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AUTHOR JONES WEEPS, DENIES WIFE’S CHARGE Climax Nears in $200,000 Suit: Mate No. 2 to Take Stand. DAUGHTER AIDS FATHER Creates Stir When She Says Her Mother Once Tried to Strangle Her. Bl I t>it> 4 rri CHICAGO. March 30. Henry Bed ford-Jones, who sells something lik 1 000.000 words a year to pulp paper magazines, approached a climax today in a real life love story that may cost him $200,000. Attorneys said Monday may bring an end to a suit in which Mrs Helen Bedford -Jones, t he author's 54-year-old divorced first wife, is demanding monetary satisfaction from Mrs. Bemardm Bedford-Jones, to whom •he refers consistently as ‘that Both Mr Bedford-Jones and his wife are members of prominent Evansville. Ind . families. The only remaining witness of importance is the writer's present wife. al>o a former resident of Evansville. She will have an opportunity today Monday to give her version of how she won Mr. Bedford-Jones' love and reached a decision to elop? with him to Kansas City and California. Author Weeps on Stand Mr Bedford-Jones himself, dropping his gray head onto well-cush-ioned knees, sobbed openly on the witness stand in Federal Court yesterday and called his foimer wife “a drunken woman.” In dramatics he was r. poor second to his blond and plurr.pish 20-year-old daughter, Helen ' Wally i Bed-ford-Jones. Wally” exchanged glare for glare with her regal mother while she testified that the elder woman "nagged at father and us children for years.” She brought a gasp from the courtroom crowd with an assertion that "she tried o.ice to strangle me." Daughter Stirs Court The girl, now living with her father and stepmother in Riverside. Cal. snuled with her audience ana the jury when she told of an accident in which her mother broke a leg and said: Father was sorry about it. of course, but she was away two months and father said. Well, we ll get two months of peace.' ” Mr. Bedford-Jones wept so continuously during his testimony that Judge William Holly cautioned him to speak so the jury could understand. He denied, as his former wife charged that he conducted himself improperly in pursuit of his present wife during the 23 years when the families met frequently as friends m Evansville. Ind. The present Mrs. Bedford-Jones then was Mrs. Mary Bemardm. an attractive widow. •Vamped' llim. Says Wife The divorced wife and an Evansville musician testified Thursday that on Christmas eve of 1928 Mr. Bedford-Jones pinned a note of farewell to his pillow and then spent the nieht dancing with the former Mrs Bemardm. The first Mrs Bedford-Jones said. too. that her husband and "that woman” spent several "shameless” days in New York and a night club in Chicago before the author left his home. • she vamped him shamelessly* the witness said. Mr Bedford-Jones said he warned his wife in Paris in 1921 that "her constant nagging was like a snowball I would have to leave if it continued.” Ac one time, he said, called Paris police to bring him back after he left their hotel during a quarrel.

OFFICERS ELECTED BY BUSINESS VETERANS Jkk Snow Named President of Organization. Members of the Business Men's Veterans' Association, an organization which plans legislative action and co-operation with all other veterans* groups, last night elected Jack Snow president in a meeting at the Antlers. Other officers are Bud Smith, first vice president; William H Boehne. second vice-president; Roger Beem. treasurer, and Frank A. Vogelsang, secretary. Directors include G. H Lilly, L B Sharp. F. W. Schorn and J. T Hinesly. HARDY PICKS TWO TO TAKE LAUREL'S PLACE Palsy Kelly. Actress, and “Our Gang" Member Win Roles. Bf l mitrd Prrtm HOLLYWOOD March 30 —lt used to be Laurel and Hardy, but today it became •The Haidv Family." When sad-faced Stan Laurel broke up the famous comed> team recently because of a story dispute with Hal Reach, which left him without a contract. Hardy, his rotund companion, had to go fishing for new screen pals He announced today he had chosen Patsy Kelly, youthful screen actress, and • Spanky * McFarland one of the "our gang" group of youngster comedians. Th# three will begin work on a new picture soon. Laurel has not announced hia plans, but has told friends that outside the studio he and Hardy are still the best of friends.

he Indianapolis Times Kain tonisrht and probably tomorrow, followed by partly cloudy weather; colder; lowest temperature tonight about 35.

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VOLUME 47—NUMBER 17

This gaping crater in a Berlin street is a memento of Germany's celebration of its freedom declaration in which 150 battle planes soared over the capital, dropping “cannon cracker” bombs on a city darkened for the demonstration. One bomb set fire to a building. The mock attack was thrillingly realistic and included a real pas attack on one section of Berlin by the first German military escadrille to take the air since the World War. <

RICHBERG ASKS STRIKE TRUCE Summons Operators. Union Chiefs Into Parley at Washington. /!y t Hi lr4 Press WASHINGTON. March 30.—Donald R. Richberg summoned coal mine operators and union heads into conference today for their replies to his proposals for averting a walkout Monday of 350.000 miners. Mr. Richberg. New Deal co-ordi-nator and chairman of NIRB, proposed that in lieu of a i.ew wages and hours contract, the coal code, containing wage and hour provisions, be extended from April 1 to June 16, the date of expiration of the present NRA act. While operators prepared to accept the proposal, John L. Lewis, president of the United Mines workers of America, met with other union officials to draft labor's reply. He gave no intimation of what it would be. From an authoritative source it was learned, however, that the union had decided to "go along with the President” by accepting the NRA plan, or at least propose only minor modifications. Mr. Lewis pledged co-operation with President Roosevelt at a White House conference 10 days ago. 120 Back at Work f}‘i 7 imrs Spef ini TERRE HAUTE. Ind.. March 30. —One hundred twenty employes of the Terre Haute house returned to work this morning after a two-day strike for more wages and fewer hours. They returned to work at the same wages and hours as they had before the stirke. with the provision ■ that a final agreement will be ■ signed not later than Apri’ 6. POLICE TAG MURDER AS 'PERFECT CRIME' Long Inquiry Fails to Bare Even Victim’s Identity. Up 7 nifed Pres* KANSAS CITY. MO.. . City's "locked door” murder mystery with its unidentifed corpse may be recorded as "the perfect crime.” police admitted today. A special police homicide squad, assigned to the case three months ago when a nude and mutilated body was found in a hotel bath tub. presented a theory as to the motive of the killing, but were as much in the dark as ever as to the identities of the slayer and his victim. According to the theory the youth, registered at the hotel as Roland T. Owen, came to Kansas City to break off a college engagement with a Kansas City girl. The girl's brother, the officers reasoned, killed the unfaithful lover when he refused to go through with the marriage. A wreath of flowers sent to the grave bore a card which said. " Love forever—Louise * Who is Louise? Police do not know. They have found no one who was even acquainted with young Owen.

Morrissey to Inaugurate 24-Hour Homicide Squad

A 24-hour homicide squad and Bertillon system and a second vice squad will be established Monday. Chief Mike F Morrissey announced today. The two vice squads will be under the direct control at all times of Lieut. Thomas McCormick. Sergt. Charles E. Weddle will have charge of the squad from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. and Sergt. Carl Ashley will head the second vice squad which will have a 6 p. m. to 2 a. m. shift. The emergency "fast wagon" will be taken out of headquarters and two extra radio cars will be put in

WHEN GERMANS PLAY WAR, IT'S A ROUGH GAME

WILLIAM H. LINCOLN COMMITS SUICIDE Indianapolis A. C. Member Dead in Columbus. Bp United Press COLUMBUS, Ind., March 30. William H. Lincoln, Columbus manufacturer. died in a hospital here today from a self-inflicted bullet wound. He was 70. He was found in a washroom at the Orinoco Furniture Cos., one of the firms of which he was president. The gun was lying beside him and there was a bullet through his temple. A note addressed to his family was said to have been found but its contents were not made public. Lincoln a iso was president of the Lincoln Chair Cos. He was a member of the Indianapolis Athletic Club and the Indianapolis Columbia Club and had been prominent for many years in state amateur golf circles. For three years he and his son, Luke, won the father and son tournament at the Indianapolis Country Club. WAGNER LABOR BILL RAPPED BY RETAILERS Protest Sent to Senator Walsh After Session Here. Objections to the Wagner labor bill have been voiced in a message sent to Senator David I. Walsh, Senate education and labor committee chairman, by the Retailers National Council, which met yesterday in the Columbia Club. Opposition to the proposed bill is based on the council's contention that it “enables the majority or in some instances organized minorites arbitrarily to dictate to other groups.” and places undue restraints upon employers without similarly restraining employes or their representatives. 0. Ers. CEREMONY IS SLATED FOR MONDAY Past Matrons and Patrons to Be in Charge of Ritual. Prospect Chapter No. 452, Order of Eastern Star, will meet at 7:45 Monday night in Prospect Temple. Prospect-st and State-av. An obligation ceremony will be given by past matrons and past patrons. Miss Roxie B Trubey is Worthy Matron and Raymond F. Lane is Worthy Patron.

the downtown area, hesaid. Heretofore. the Bertillon department has worked 12 hours, but the new order will put a man on duty there at all hours of the day or night. The department is directed by Lieut. Albert Per rot t. Three homicide squads will be put in operation. Lieut. Roy Pope, with Detective Sergeant Thomas A. Aulls. will operate from 8 a. m. to 4p. m. Detective Sergeant George E. Hubbard and Frank Giblin will have the 4 p. m. to midnight trick and Detective Sergeants Jesse McCarty and Martin Kruse will be oa from midnight to 8 a. m.

GRABS AUTO THIEF: •OBLIGING’ STRANGER HELPS YOUTH ESCAPE

Arthur E. Brankamp doesn't trust strangers today. Last night, Mr. Brankamp, who is 43 and who lives at 66 N. Belle Vieu-pl. caught a youth trying to steal the Brankamp auto from its parking place in front of the Brankamp home. He seized the youth and shouted to an obliging pedestrian, who apparently just happened to be there, to hold him until the Brankamp ph<ftie could summon ponce. As he entered his house, Mr. Brankamp looked around . The pedestrian and the youth were running down the street together, as fast as they could go. Mr. Brankamp went ahead and called police.

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RAY HAMILTON ESCAPES AGAIN Posses Seek Killer’s Trail in Chase Across Three States. By United Press TULSA, Okla., March 30—Dozens of officers, like hounds after a fox, today sought the trail of Raymond Hamilton, Texas murderer in flight across three states after a bank robbery in Mississippi. They were under orders to “shoot to kill.” The search for the 22-year-old gunman moved into Oklahoma last night after officers lost track of him and a wounded bandit companion in Arkansas. Federal agents, led by Frank Wheelen, joined local and state officers in the hunt, spread through the region between here and Muskogee. Five automobile loads of police were in the scouting party. The Federal officers went to Miami, where Henry Methvin, who escaped with Hamilton from the Texas penitentiary last July 22, is on trial for murder. Hamilton and his companion, still unidentified, eluded posses in Mississippi yesterday after being almost trapped in swamplands near Hazlehurst. The day before the outlaws had robbed a Prentiss (Miss.) bank of $llOO and escaped by commandeering several automobiles and kidnaping their owners. They disarmed a posse of 15 in making their getaway. Hamilton's companion was wounded in the face by buckshot when a farmer resided an attempt to steal his car. Last night Arkansas and Tennessee officers pursued the bandits across Arkansas but lost the trail. Reports that the outlaws were in the Tulsa-Muskogee region resulted in hasty mobilization of police and Federal agents.

NAVIGATION SEASON IS OPEN IN GREAT LAKES Tugs Break Ice in Making Way for Ford Chartered Freighter. Bij United Press TOLEDO. March 30.—The Great Lakes navigation season opened here with the arrival of the steamer E. C. Pope from Detroit. The freightr was chartered by the Ford Motor Cos. to take on a cargo of coal for the River Rouge Two tugs preceded the steamer from Detroit, breaking ice. Though the Pope's run was a month before the general opening of the season, it will continue in service. LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE CUTS COST OF BRIDGE Saves 40,000,000 Pounds in Dead Weig-ht on Frisco Span. Bp United Press SAN FRANCISCO. March 30.—A saving of 40.000.000 pounds in dead weight on the upper deck of the $70,000,000 San Francisco-Oakland Bay bridge will be effected through a new* type of lightweight concrete, C. H. Purcell, chief bridge engineer, announced. He said construction costs will be cut because cable and trusswork burden will be less. DREAM BOOKS BLAMED IN MAN’S DIVORCE SUIT Causes Hubby Mental Suffering, But Wife Charges Jealousy. Bp United Press LOS ANGELES. March 30. Dream books, horoscopes and such were too much for Gilbert M. Pearson. produce merchant. He said so in superior court in answer to his wife's divorce complaint. Pearson asserted his wife’s belief in dream books and clairvoyants caused him great mental suffering. Mrs. Pearson charged her husband with being jealous, sarcastic and sullen. Lenten Speaker Announced The Rev. Robert C. Alexander, canon and vicar of All Saints Cathedral. was to preach at the noonday Lenten service at Christ Church, Episcopal, today on “Finding Fellowship With God.”

4-Year-Old City Lad Is Crushed to Death Under Truck’s Wheels Child Is 40th Traffic Accident Victim in Marion County Since Jan. 1; Dies Immediately of Fractured Skull; Driver Apparently Not Responsible. A 4-year-old boy today was the fortieth traffic accident, victim in Marion County for the year, a total nearly double that of last year for the same period. He was Jack Kemper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Kemper. 326 E. Wal-nut-st. Yesterday afternoon he was playing on a coal truck that had made a delivery in an alley near his home.

LEAD INCREASED DY CULBERTSON IN BRIDGE PLAY Grand Slam on Last Hand Hikes Margin to 9380 Over Sims. By United Press NEW YORK. March 30.—The bitter grudge match at bridge, which is bitter and concerns a grudge only in an affable sense, was adjourned over the week-end early today with Ely Culbertson and his wife leading P. Hal Sims and Mrs. Sims by 9380 points with 111 rubbers to go. In the last hand. Mr. Culbertson bid and made a grand slam while vulnerable, adding 2460 points to the family total. When the match is resumed Monday, it will be played under the new rules which give a lower premium for vulnerable grand slam.

FINANCING AUTHORIZED FOR REVAMPED UTILITY Telephone Company to Issue Mortgage Bonds for $500,000. Authorization for the issuing of $500,000 in first mortgage bonds, and distribution of 5500 shares of common stock to holders of bonds of the old Southern Indiana Telephone Cos. was granted yesterday to the Indiana Telephone Corp. by the Public Service Commission. The Indiana Telephone Corp. was organized to take over the old company, now in bankruptcy. Approval of the re-organiz>tion plan already has been given by the Federal Court. The new company will serve 37 towns in southern Indiana, among which are included Seymour, Huntingburg, Salem, Jasper, Orleans, Paoli, Scottsburg and Madfccn. COURT APPROVES DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPER Mary McElroy’s Abductor Must Die May 10, Is Ruling. Bp Unite 4 Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., March 30.—The state Supreme Court today affirmed the death sentence of Walter H. McGee, convicted leader of the gang that kidnaped Miss Mary McElroy, daughter of Kansas City's city manager. His execution was set for May 10. Unless a rehearing by the court or intervention by Gov. Park delays the hanging, McGee w’ill be the first person to die for kidnaping for ransom in the United States. TEMPERATURE TO DROP; RAIN ALSO PREDICTED Freeze Not to Harm Crops Is View of Forecaster. Although there may be freezing temperatures in the northern section of the state tonight, crops and fruit trees are not lar enough along to be damaged by them, J. H. Armington, Federal meterologist, said today. The freezing temperatures are not expected to reach the vicinity of Indianapolis, but there will be colder weather here, with rain tonight and probbaly Sunday morning. RELIEF WORKERS FIND INDIAN BURIAL GROUND Bones of Human and Dog Found in Grave in Caliche Pit. KARNES CITY, Tex., March 30. An old Indian burial ground was uncovered by relief workers digging in a caliche pit near here recently. In the graves human and dog bones were found intermingled. Each body had been placed in a stone coffin, with a flat rock for a cover. The bodies were covsfed with sand.

Borah and Labor Chief Lead Critics in Bitter Assault on Revised NRA Bill

Bp United Press WASHINGTON. March 30.—The new NRA bill, brought into the open for the first time, drew a withering fire from its critics today. They intend forcing major revisions. The initial attack was led by Senator William E. Borah (R., Idaho) and William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor. Supporting them were half a dozen or more other influential Senators. Senator Pat Harrison (D.. Miss.), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee which drafted the extension, introduced it for the avowed purpose of bringing the entire NRA question down to brass tacks and removing uncertainty which the Administration felt was hindering recovery. i Donald R. Richberg, New Deal

Entered an Serend-Cla*. Matter at PostotTice, Indianapolis, In 4.

When the truck started away, without the driver, Frank White, Negro. 943 W. 25th-st, knowing of the child's presence on it, the boy fell off and was run over by one of the big wheels. He died immedi ately of a fractured skull. Police were told the story of the tragedy by Ronald Flick, his 7-year-old playmate, of 610 N. New Jerseyst, who was a witness. The boy is survived by his parents. His father is assistant manager of the Mutual Life Insurance Cos. here. Mrs. Luella Davis, Indianapolis, a sister, also survives. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

$1,000,000 DOPE HAUL IS MADE Federal Agents Make Largest Narcotics Seizure in U. S. History. By United Press NEW YORK, March 30.—Narcotics reportedly valued at more than $1,000,000 were seized by Federal agents today in a surprise raid. The agents described the haul ‘ „he biggest seizure of narcotics in history.” Several persons were said to have been arrested. Federal authorities withheld details because they hoped to seize one or two other members of the ring. Today's raid was based on information obtained in the recent na-tion-wide Federal cleanup campaign. Several weeks of undercover work preceded the raid by Agent Robert Primrose and his associates. Several agents were said to have posed as addicts to obtain information leading to the higherups and the headquarters of the ring. Mr. Primrose, who said he would make public details later in the day, revealed that 10 men were in custody at the Federal Building.

TRADING IN STOCKS QUIET AT OPENING Price Performance Steady to Firm. • Bp United Press NEW YORK. March 30.—Prices were steady to firm at the opening on the Stock Exchange today, the last session of the smallest March since 1918. Trading continued light. (By Thomson & McKinnon) 10:00 A M. Prev. N. Y. close. Atchison 37 36 1 2 C&O 37% 38 Chrysler 33*4 33% Anaconda lOV2 10% Int Nickle 24% 24% Kennecott 15% 15% Texas Gulf 29% 30 Allied Chem 132% 132% Union Carbide 46% 46% Atlantic Resin 22 2214 Phillips Pet 15 3 4 15 5 4 S O of Ind 23% 23% S O of N J 37 37% U S Steel 28% 28% R J. Reynolds 44 44% Nor Am Cos 11% 11% Western Union 23% 22% Borden 21% 21% Gen Foods 33% 33% Stand Brands 14% 14% Natl Dist 27% 27% Am Radiator 11% 11% Mont Ward 23% 23% Radio 4% 4% Am Can 115% 115% Gillette 14% 14*4 Int Harvester 37 36% Real Silk 3% 3% Gen Elec 22 22% Elec Auto Lite 19% 20 Cons Gas 20 20 Proctor & Gamble 4.v% 45% Alaska Juno 16*4 16 Union Pacific 84 84% Pennsylvania 18 18% N Y Cent 13% 13 102 * ROTARY TO DINE BOYS Youngsters to See Scientific Electrical Demonstration. A scientific electrical demonstration by C. E. Jones will feature the annual Boys’ Day luncheon of the Rotary Club Tuesday in the Claypool Hotel. The program has been arranged by the Boys’ Work Committee and members are urged to bring boys of their acquaintance to the luncheon.

co-ordinator and temporary chairman of the NRA board, whose week of testimony before the committee influenced drafting of the bill, said it was introduced at this time so that all could "tell what they were for or against.” The bill to extend the Recovery Act two years beyond expiration of the present act on June 16 abandons Federal attempts to regulate purely intrastate businesss, but is designed to strengthen several other provisions of the present act. It is intended, according to its sponsors, only as a structure upon which to build anew recovery measure that will sustain all ad- | vantages of the old law while dispensing with many controversial clauses. Carefully phrased In order to build up a law that will meet chalV

BAKER DROPS BANK CASES IN SPENCER’S LAP Judge Apparently Moves to Place Full Responsibility in Sensational Matter in Hands of Prosecutor. BREWER STILL ONLY ONE ACCUSED New Grand Jury Not to Be Instructed on Issue, Is Indication; Hitch Argument to Be Heard Today. Criminal Court Judge Frank P. Baker today had placed full responsibility for prosecution of additional officers of defunct Indianapolis banks in the lap of Prosecutor Herbert M. Spencer. After he discharged the January grand jury Judge ! Baker indicated the prosecutor would file affidavits charging j criminal responsibility of officials of at least four defunct ! banks.

TODAY’S WEATHER

Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 46 8 a. m 45 7 a. m 43 9 a. m 46 Sunrise tomorrow, 5:31; sets, 6:08. Sunrise Monday, 5:29; sets, 6:09. DENY FAR EAST PACT PROPOSED Litvinov and Eden Continue Arms Negotiations in Moscow. Bp United Press MOSCOW. March 30.—Russia’s full entrance into negotiations to end the armament crisis was emphasized today when Maxim Litvinov and Anthony Eden spent the day discussing the whole range of problems which led to Germany’s renunciation of the Versailles Treaty military clauses. Capt. Eden, special British cabinet envoy, and Russia’s foreign minister started their third formal conference this morning at Mr. Litvinov’s country home. It was emphasized officially that their talks are confined to European problems and it was officially denied that they had spoken of a Far Eastern security treaty which would include Japan and the United States. There was another indication of the new British-Russian friendship last night, following up the drinking of a toast to King George at an official dinner. Last night’s occasion was a gala ballet which Eden attended. The Communist orchestra played “God Save the King" and then the Communist “International.” It is most unusual for a foreign national anthem to be played in Moscow. NATIONAL BANK CALL ISSUED BY O’CONNOR Condition as of March 4 Is Requested. Bp United Press WASHINGTON, March 30. Comptroller J. T. F. O'Connor today issued a national bank call for the condition of banks as of March 4. The last national bank call was for statements as of Dec. 31. The banking fraternity had been expecting the March bank call for some time. It was one of four ordinarily made each year by the comptroller. Morro Castle on Last Trip Bp United Press NEW YORK. March 30.—The Morro Castle started its last voyage today. Towed by two tugs, the fire-scarred ruin was bound for Baltimore, where it will be broken up for metal at the Union Shipbuilding Cos. yards.

lenges of constitutionality, the act broadens the scope of NRA in some cases, and at the same time clearly specifies the powers which may be exercised over industry. Senator Borah, who has fought NRA vigorously as fostering monopolies, said the bill was “confused, incoherent and contradictory,” and predicted it would never be enacted. He will lead a fight for revision to afford small business greater protection. Mr. Green attacked pre osed elimination of intrastate business from NRA supervision. Tne federation will fight plans to abandon service codes which cover approximately 3,000.000 workers. The federation, Mr. Green said, will “exercise its political rights to offer amendments” which would secure better conditions for workers.

Capital EDITION PRICE THREE CEXTS

Yesterday, Prosecutor Spencey announced that ha planned to file additional affidavits aaginst Scott R. Brewer, dying president and managing agent of the closed State Savings and Trust Cos., but that he did not plan to accus any other bankers at this time. Judge Baker said the new grand jury, which he plans to call to fill out the balance of the January term, will not be instructed by him to inquire into the bank cases. Judge Baker indicated he would look to the prosecutor to file affidavits in th eremaining bank cases and would not instruct the grand jury in order that responsibility for considerate >n of the cases will not be divided between the prosecutor’s office and the grand jury. Meanwhile Judge Baker today was to hear argument on a motion to quash an indictment against Ralph L. Hitch, former chief deputy sheriff during the administration of former Sheriff Charles L. (Buck) Sumner. Judge Baker refused yesterday to delay consideration of the motion, declaring that he wanted to have the embezzlement charges come to an early trial. BOMBS FLARE AGAIN IN COAL STRIKE SECTOR Violence Greets Arrival of Officials Sent to Probe Outrages. Bp United Press WILKESBARRE, Pa., March 30 Violence and bombings flared again today in the strife-torn anthracite fields, despite the presence of Atty. Gen. Charles J. Margiotti and Maj. Lynn G. Adams, state police superintendent. Shortly after the two officials arrived with instructions from Gov. George H. Earle to investigate the bombings of an automobile owned by Judge W. A. Valentine, an explosion shook dwellings on the west side of Wilkesbarre. The blast did ii;tle damage, but was considered to mean that striking miners intended to maintain their ‘reign of terror.” ENGINEER BADLY HURT, STRUCK BY WATERSPOUT Frank V. Williams Recovering in St. Vincent’s Hospital. Frank U. Williams, 51, of 5037 E. New York-st, was recovering today in St. Vincent’s Hospital from injuries received yesterday afternoon when a waterspout struck his head and knocked him out of the gangway of his locomotive in the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Hawthorne Yards. A veteran engineer, Mr. Williams* head was badly injured, several ribs were fractured and his back wrenched. SUNNYSIDE IS UP IN FRISCO, REPORT SHOWS Chamber of Commerce Figures Point Out Big Gains in Business. Bp United Press SAN FRANCISCO, March 30. The sunny side is up in San Francisco, the Chamber of Commerce reports. The chamber found this business record: Construction up 85 per cent over this time last year; real estate sales up 37 per cent; industrial and commercial gas sales up 33 per cent; industrial expansion up 11 per cent; electrical sales energy sales up 7 per cent; manufacturing pay rolls up 5.4 per cent; postal receipts up 5 per cent; manufacturing employment up 3.4 per cent, and cargo tonnage up 1 per cent. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION SAVES LIFE OF INFANT Fire Department Uses Inhalator oa Baby With C'ollapser Lung. By United Press LOS ANGELES, March 30.—A baby with a collapsed lur.g, today owned its life to the efforts of an inhalator squad of the West Hollywood Fire Department. The crew was called by Dr. Lee Douglas and worked in relays continuously for 131 hours and 39 minutes before the infant was out of danger. The doctor said the baby would have died had it not been for the artificial respiration.