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3efferm Full Leased Wire of the Associated Press FINAL EDITION Full Leased Wire of the United Press VOICEDJY LIB? Lone Eagle Testifies Before Packed Crowd at Senate Hearing COMPANIES CONDEMNED UNJUSTLY HE INSISTS Can't Learn To Fly Air Mails Overnight, Aviator Declares BULLETIN! WASHINGTON, March 16. CAP)--The two tram-Atlantic fliers, Charles A. Lindbergh and Clarence Chamberlain, found fault today with the proposed permanent air mail bill and the prospects were that the section objected to would be eliminated or modified. The clause In dispute, called "unjust" by Lindbergh hi a general arraignment of the administration's cancellation of mail contracts without allowing a previous hearing, was one under which holders of those contracts would not be allowed to bid under the new law unless they waived claims against the government. Their testimony was given to the senate post office committee with a large crowd on hand following their words.

Chamberlain said the "majority of the people--the stockholders-- in those companies had little to do with the thing (previous contracts)" and if able to meet other conditions laid down in the bill, should be allowed to rebid. WASHINGTON, March 16--(UP) --Col. Charles A. Lindbergh today carried his feud with the Roosevelt administration to a committee with sharp complaint against summary cancellation of air mail contracts. After identifying himself as a 000-a-year aviation adviser, stockholder in companies with air iail contracts, the famous flier raised his voice to protest that these contractors should have been given the right of trial before convicted." He condemned administration air mail bill as unfair and unjust "You wouldn't want the public to get the impression that you would defend dishonest contracts, would you?" Sen.

Kenneth McKellard asked. "I defend only the right to trial," Lindbergh replied. Sen Joseph C. O'Mahoney, D. interrupted to remark that there have been many cases in which commercial contracts have been cancelled by the government.

"All I know," Lindbergh tolcl him, "that the government in this case has acted on an implication that never has been proved" "Do you know "the difference between civil and. criminal action?" 0 Manoney asked. 1 a not much le al knowledge," Lindbergh said. "I think you have confused the two elements," the Wyoming senator added. "'This is not a criminal proceeding." "I don't think the Colonel has confused anything," Sen.

Warren Earbour, N. broke in. "He has made a clear statement of the yfacts. Quizzed by McKellar Lindbergh was not sworn before testifying. A tail, slender figure, in a neatly a nea pressed gray suit, Lindbergh sat in the chair at the witness table, leaning forward.

His voice barely carried above the hub-bub and whispering. Lindbergh's airplane company stock connection was brought out bv McKellar. "Can you tell us the extent of holdings?" McKellar LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL DEBATERS LOSE PULTON, March 16-(AP)--Jefferson City high school lost their second day matches in the annual debate tournaments held here today at William Woods and Westminster colleges. The question, "Resolved, that the United States should adopt the central feature of the British system of radio control and operation," was used in both the double-elimination tournaments. The Jefferson City boys' team lost to Montgomery City, and the girls' team was defeated by Holliday.

IF KMT Clark Ave. Businessman Succumbs After Brief Illness Friday Morning Frank Bunch, 65, died at his home 502 Clark Ave this morning after a brief illness of pneumonia and heart trouble. Mi-. Bunch contracted pneumonia last Tuesday and suffered a heart attack early today which proved fatal. He had not been in good health since the death of his wife sixty- six days ago.

She died after a lingering illness. Mr. Bunch was born near Luyes- town in Osage County and grew to manhood there. He farmed for several years near Loose Creek and ten years ago came to Jefferson City to make his home. For the past four years he had been conducting a gasoline filling station and small confectionery store at Miller and Clark Avenue.

He is survived by one son, John, and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Boonot of Loose Creek and Mrs. Niekamp of Jefferson City. The funeral will take place at Loose Creek probably Sunday morning. iLDTilSEOF ST.

LOUIS, March Callahan, 25, a chauffeur, and Joseph Degnan, 26, a bricklayer were arrested here last night for questioning in connection with the robbery of the Exchange Bank or Atchison, in which $21,000 was taken. Both men denied any 'knowledge of the holdup. They were held at the request of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Two other men are sought, highway patrolmen said. Callahan and Degnan, both of St.

Louis, signed waivers of extradition for return to Kansas if necessary. Callahan has served a sentence in the Missouri penitentiary for robbery. your stock- asked. "I can't give you the exact fic- ures," Lindbergh replied. "Do you know anything about the making of these contracts?" "Very little." "Did you ever attend the meeting at which these contracts were made?" "No." "If they're honest, you're for them and if they're not, you wouldn't condone them?" McKellar asked a SWC to that Senator." Lindbergh said, raising his voice, "is that these contractors should have been given the right to trial being convicted and a guilt implied and not proved." "Did you know that Trans-Con(Continued on Page 2T Rain Tonight, Snow In North, Saturday Warmer SHYS UPPER BILL TO IE PIE OF WASHINGTON, March 16--(AP) --Frank B.

Young, of St. Louis, told the senate agricultural committee today that enactment of the Capper hill to amend the 1921 stockyards act would immediately increase the price of pork to producers from $1.50 to $2.00 a hundredweight. Young who represents the Farmers Livestock Commission Company and the Farmers Livestock Marketing Association, reiterated the testimony of a score of witnesses who previously charged before the committee direct buying was ruining the open, competitive terminal market. VETERAN KANSAS PEACE OFFICER DIES AT HOME COFFEYVILLE, March 16 --(AP) --Fred Wanenwetsch, 74 several times police chief of Coffeyville, and for more than forty years a peace officer in southeast Kansas died at his home here last night. lil; much coMcr a a 11- Saturday night and on Sunday, liKht or ba TR bc to- iiglit or Saturday, changing to snow central and north portions, except SShH 8 811 Cxtrcmo south Slightly warmer tonfsht- coldrr Saturday or Saturday nijht IUVER STAGES teokuk 2 tansas City 'n f-ilv -6 Vaverfv Fal! 2 vRveny ,,74 a ii STX CARR DISCHARGED BY PRISON BOARD Dan M.

Carr, Kansas City, has been discharged as secretary of the State Prison Board, it was learned today. The action was taken at recent meeting: of the prison board, and was effective March 15. Members of the board could not be reached immediately for a statement on the reasons for Carr's dismissal. Carr, a former newspaper man of Liberty and Kansas city, was a close personal friend of the late Francis M. Wilson, the Democratic candidate for governor when he died in 1932.

He was chosen by Mrs. Wilson to assist In the compilation and editing of a book on Mr, Wilson. mm is DEAD OF Michigan Deputies Shoot Down Famous Outlaw's Lieutenant FOUR OFFICERS STOP YOUNGBLOOD'S LEAD Search for Criminal Chief Continues Along The Border BULLETIN! SABINA, March 16-(AP)--Royal Canadian Mounted Police rushed to patrol the river banks here when it was reported a white man believed to be John Dillinger has crossed from the United States in a rowboat. PORT HURON, March 16 -CAP)--Herbert Youngblood, partner of John Dillinger in his escape from the Crown Point, jail a fortnight ago, died in a hospital here this afternoon of bullet wounds received in a battle with sheriff's officers who had trapped him in a Moak Avenue store. He died of bullet wounds ill the chest and abdomen shortly after he had been identified by Capt.

Matt Leach of the Indiana state police thereby spun-ing a search for Dillinger, desperado and bank robber Youngblood, facing a murder charge for a Gary, slaying admitted his identity as he lay dying from bullet wounds. Shortly before he died Youngblood gasped out that he had seen Dillinger last night in a black Ford V-8 with three other men. Immediately, state police, sheriff's officers and city police began combing south Port Huron, where the shooting occurred, and police in all surrounding cities were asked to stop all cars answering the descrip- given by Shoot It Out Pour officers, led by Sheriff William L. Van Antwerp, 'went to a store the negro section of South Port Huron, on a tip that a negro carrying a gun and boasting of a jail escape was there. The negro suspect met them at the door, gave another name, and when the officers sought to enter opened fire.

The officers returned the fire and the suspect fell with a wound near the heart and three bullets in the abdomen. Undersheriff Charles Cavanaugh and Deputy Howard Lohr also fell, with serious wounds. Sheriff Van Antwerp was wounded in the arm but Deputy Ferris Lucas escaped injury the hail of lead Taken to a hospital, the negro said he was the long sought tive, and that Dillinger and three other men had been with him in South Port Huron. When hospital attendants washed his face, they found a sear on each cheek, hidden by burnt cork. This led officers to believe that possibly Dilhnger has been masquerading as a negro.

Gangster To Trial ST. LOUIS, March 16--(AP)--St Louis police announced today that Charles Makley, Dillinger gangster, on trial for murder at Mia is wanted here for the $18,000 robbery Sept. 21, 1926, of the Citizens' Bank of Festus, Mo. Boy Schooley, St. Louis county attorney, was convicted of robbing the bank and sentenced to ten years in prison.

Should Makley be acquitted afc Lima Missouri officials will his return here on the robbery charge. Makley also known in St. Louis as McGray, was arrested here in 1923 taken to Kansas City, and convicted of participation in the $96,000 robber of the Drovers' Bank there. Conviction was reversed after he served about a year in the penitentiary. COURT HOUSE, LIMA, Mar.

16--(AP)--As court came to order this afternoon in the first degree murder trial of Charles Makley Dillinger gangster, for the slaying of Sheriff Jess L. Sarber last October Miss Jessie Levy announced the defense rested. Only one defense witness had been called. The closing pleas were immediately begun. The case is expected to go to the jury tonight.

ENROUTETO (ML MIAMI, March 16-- (UP)-Mrs. RanfcUn ttoosevtAt landed here at 12:45 p.m. today in a seaplane after completing a 2,836 mile Caribbean islands under TM JEFFERSON CITY, FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1934 FILE SUIT IN IIIOH OEflTH Parents Ask $10,000 Alleging Driver of Taxicab Was To Blame PRICE TWO CENTS Mr. and Mrs. C.

S. Virden filed suit for $10,000 against Fielder La- Gree and Russell Chapman, driver and owner respectively of the taxicab which they allege caused fatal injuries to their son, Joe Virden, here December 2 last. Virden. who was formerly manager of the Kroger Stores in Jefferson City recently moved to St Louis and the petition was mailed to Circuit Clerk Guy M. Sone by his attorneys today.

The petition sets" out that the boy was riding a bicycle north on Mulberry Street when he encountered the taxi cab driven by LaGree The petition alleges that because of the carelessness and negligence of the driver the car and bicycle collided and the boy was thrown with great violence to the sidewalk causin-r injuries which resulted in his death December 4. The case will be tried during the May term of the Circuit Court. Charles E. Nichols, for nearly 60 years a resident of Boone and Callaway counties, died late yesterday at his home in Cedar City after a lingering illness of complications He was G6 years old. Nichols was born in Decatur HI Dec.

11, 1867, and went to Ashland' with his parents when seven years old. After living there for 40 years he moved to Cedar City where he has since made his home. He formerly was a farmer but retired several years ago. Besides his widow, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Bartow of Cedar City, Mrs.

Everett Forbis and Mrs. Stella Steinecke, both of this city; four sons, Gilford Nichols, Floyd, Lloyd and Clarence all of Cedar City; two brothers. Elmer of Cedar city and David of Ashland; and two sisters, Mrs Mary Nichols of Ashland, and Mrs Anna Sapp of Tebbetts. Funeral services will be conducted at Cedar City tomorrow. ALEXANDRIA, March 16-(UP)-The Curtes-Wri Corp, filed a suit in federal court Brig Gen former army air corps chief.

The company did not file a dec- lt IOI setting forth the oasis of the action, but Attorney Gardner Soothe said the company was now calling upon Mitchell to prove court serious charges which he has made in public." Boothe said the declaration would be filed within a month. Papers in the suit were served on Mitchell at his home in Middleburg, Va. where he has lived since his resignation from the army several years ago. GOES foTRIAL ON ROBBERY CHARGE LITTLE BOCK, March 16 --(AP)--Ancel Eubanks of Kennett, Mo. convicted recently of participation in an oil company robbery which was followed by a gun battle which his brother, Ruf us was killed by police, went on trial today on another robbery charge He is charged with the robbery of a chain grocery store on the night of February 23.

For the oil company holdup, he was given a 5-year prison sentence IfiffiETO POSTPONE 1DTO FftCTORnTRIKE Hugh Johnson Pours Oil On Troubled Waters of Industry MOTOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO ACT Proposals of NRA Chief to Be Considered By Committee WASHINGTON, March 16-(AP)--Representatives of the automobile unions agreed today to postpone strike action until Tuesday to give the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce an opportunity to negotiate with Hugh S. Johnson for settling: their disputes. WASHINGTON, March 16--(AP) --Proposals made by Hugh S. Johnson for settlement of the threatened automobile strike will be considered by the executive committee of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce at a special meeting in New York on Monday. The announcement was made today by William S.

Knuclsen, executive vice president of General Motors, after concluding a series of conferences in which Johnson, NBA chief, outlined proposals for averting a strike. They involved creation of an impartial arbitration board by reviesv to pass on workers' claims of discrimination, and that an election be held to determine what union represents the workers. "The executive committee will report with some proposal for action Tuesday morning or thereabouts," Knudsen said. Meantime, the leaders of the American Federation of Labor Union involved in the strike threat assembled at Federation headquarters to pass upon of settlement proposed by and decide whether they should call off or further postpone the strike planned to start Monday or Tuesday. AGED BRIDEGROOM GETS DIVORCE, LOCKED OUT ST.

LOUIS, March 16--(AP)-Theodore Klockenkemper, 77-year- old bridegroom, today was divorced from Mrs. Louise Keller Klocken- kemper, 56. Klockenkemper testified he lived with his wife for 18 days after their marriage Jan. 2, suffered nagging and indignities, and finally returned to find himself locked out. HENRY DILLINGHAW1 SWORN INTO OFFICE KANSAS CITY, March 16--(AP) --Henry Dilllngham of Platte City, became United States Marshal for western Missouri today when he was sworn into the office here by Judge Albert L.

Reeves in the United States district court. Dillmgham's daughters, Miss Mary Dillingham and Mrs. G. A. Richart of Jefferson City, were among those who witnessed the procedure.

The courtroom was crowded. STILL IN RACE At the end of the first round of debates at Westminster and William Woods college last night, the Jefferson City girls and boys debate teams still remained in the running, the girls by winning an affirmative decision over Holiday girls and the boys by defeating a Commerce, duo. Emma Louise Beck and Virginia Forsythe compose the local school's girls team, while the boys team is com- poseed of Jack Hanes and Walter Helmreich. Noted Dancing School Teacher Is to Assist in Local Fashion Show scheduled to arrive there at m. tomorrow.

at With her is Miss Lorenn who studied relief Puerto Rico and the Plans were being perfected today by Miss Marie Givens, head of the Givens School of the Dance and Dramatic Expression for the big stage production at the Miller Theatre in connection with the Spring Fashion show being staged by the News and Tribune, cooperating merchants and Arnold Gould, manager of the theatre Miss Givens has consented to act as mistress of ceremonies and the stage presentation will be by her pupils who range in ages from 3 years to 20 years. An elaborate stage setting is being worked out by Manager Gould. Miss Givens opened her school here last September and has enjoyed unusual success. She was educated in the Edna McRea school in Chicago, the Clark Dancing School in St. Louis and the Wientze School of Dramatic Expression in St.

Louis. To gain experience she danced in the Muny Theatre for a season, worked with Leon Erol and Charles Buggies in their production. Later she worked in the Fox Theatre. Her first''professional work was in the Missouri Theatre In St. Louis.

Her work here has been highly praised. "I am delighted at the opportunity to present a revue with my pupils at this time," Miss Givens said. "Those who are to be used in the show are ready for a public presentation." Miss Givens' school is at 314 Jefferson Street. She has taught pupils ranging in ages from 3 to 62 years. The style show idea is going over big.

The window display next Wednesday night will show Jefferson city stores in the forefront of fashions. Merchants confidently optimistic have large stocks of spring finery this year. It will he the first time the Easter bonnet was introduced Jn Jefferson City under such auspicious circumstances. Sam Insull Way Out of Greek Capital Opened Front Door of Apartment House In Athens, Walked and Drove To Freighter Waiting With Steam Up HE RECOMMENDED THE SAUSAGES AND CAKES KANSAS CITY, March. Oliver, of Wellington, liked the restaurant so he paid $100 for it, donned a white apron and took charge.

Mrs. Earl Anderson walked in. "Lady," said Oliver, "I recommend the sausage and cakes." "What," asked Mrs. Anderson, "are you doing behind the counter of my restaurant?" Oliver took off the apron and went to police headquarters to see about his lost $100. TEST ON SILVER Speaker Will Permit Vote in House Monday On Two Bills WASHINGTON, March 16--(AP) --Speaker Rainey said today he permit a house vote Monday on two silver bills.

The speaker made this known at a press conference after conferring with leaders of the silver bloc. The votes will be taken under suspension of the rules--a procedure which requires a two-thirds majority for passage. Apparently irritated at Secretary Morgenthau's statement yesterday on the silver situation, the speaker said: "We are going to get a test in the house on silver." Rainey has been advocating re- monetization of silver for thirty years. The bills lo be voted on, already favorably reported by the house coinage committee, are those advocated by Representative Dies and Representative Feisingcr Ohio). Morgenthau said yesterday he did not favor any silver legislation at the present time, because the recovery program was progressing satisfactorily.

The Dies bill provides for the exchange of American farm surplus products for silver. The Fiesinger measure authorizes the purchase of a billion and a half ounces of silver against which currency may be issued. LINE flSKS PEfflHI The Blue Motor Coach Lines today filed application with the State Public Service Commission for permit to suspend operation for 90 days on that part of its route in Missouri from the Illinois-Missouri line at Quincy, 111., to Kansas City. The route which the company seeks to suspend operation on is routed over U. S.

Highway No. 24 from Quiney to the junction with Highway No. 61, then to Hannibal, and thence west over Highway No. 36. The company asked the suspension in order to make changes in its equipment.

INTEREST ON FARM LOANS IS REDUCED WASHINGTON, March 16--(AP) --Interest on new farm loans by federal intermediate credit banks was reduced today from 3 to 2 1-2 per cent effective Immediately. William I. Myers, farm credit administration governor, said tho reduction, which will continue xintil the money market stiffens and costs of financing increase was made possible by the recent sale of intermediate credit bank debentures at low interest rates. AUTOS CRASH Automobiles driven by James Gallivan of 1619 W. Main and Mrs.

Ed Holtschneider of 501 Clark Avenue were slightly damaged yesterday when they collided at the corner of High and Broadway streets. No one was injured. ANNUAL ROLL CALL The local Presbyterian Church will observe its annual Roll Call Sunday, March 18, according to an announcement today. The attendance on this date is checked with the church rolls to determine the percentage of those who attend. 7GTII MARRIAGE LICENSE A marriage license was issued today to Paul McAfee, 21, of St.

Louis and Miss Frances Reid, 19, ol Springfield. The Hence was the 76th issued from the local office this year. EDITORS: Here is the first complete account of how Samuel Insull escaped from Athens. BY ANTHONY KUDKAS United Press Staff Correspondent. (Copyright, 1934, by United Press.) ATHENS, GREECE, March (UP)--Samuel Insull simply walked out of Athens without being stopped or questioned, investigation slioweS today.

He went out of the back door of his apartment at 0 p. m. Wednesday, apparently without being seen. He walked a short distance to where an automobile was waiting and drove rapidly to the suburb of Kifissia. There ho turned around and doubled back to throw off possible pursuers.

The car dodged about the city and finally sped to the port of Piraeus, five miles southwest, where the Maiotis lay at anchor with steam The captain of the ship already had himself with customs papers clearing him for port said at the cntrtnce to the Suea Canal. Ho had duly 'advertised his intention sailing for port he said on Wednesday without announcing his destination beyond there. Scut Destroyer Afler Him. Apparently Insull boarded the ship without attracting attention. Port authorities had no reason, to suspect anything.

In fact, all Greek offcialdom at that moment supposed Insull was seriously ill in bed. His friend and confidante, Mine. Zahrn, Coiiyoumdjoglou, wns answering telephone calls at his apartment. Moreover at the moment, the master of the port was not at Piraeus but in Athens. The Maiotis promptly hoisted anchor' and sailed.

Greek officials apparently consternation In government quarters. A squad of 20 police raided Insull's quarters and the work of tracing him was started. When it was learned he was aboard the Maiotis, a destroyer wns sent In pursuit. Meanwhile efforts were made to reach the Maiotis by wireless and tho Greek consul at port'-saW ho was to Insull if "the captain of the -Malotis refused to do so. After a long silence from the Maiotis, the finally got in communication and the captain consented to arrest Insull and return to Athens.

The destroyer then turned away. WILL NDfPDSll Lllffi DEIU The deadline for the purchase of the 1934 Missouri state automobile license plates, which has been set for midnight, March IB, will not be postponed, V. H. Steward, state motor vehicle commissioner, stated her today. The licenses, which were reduced in cost during tho special session of the legislature, went on sale Feb.

1. Employes in steward's office said that all but two of their forty-seven offices throughout the state reported sales greater than a year ago. Col. B. Marvin Castecl, superintendent of tho state patrol, has issued orders, effective Monday, to arrest motorists using 1933 license plates.

County olflcers has also been requested to make similar arrests. Circuit Judge Sevier this afternoon directed the jury to return a. verdict for the defendant in the case of Affolter Wilhite Painting and Decorating Company against A. L. Hawkins.

The suit which took up practical ly the entire day in Circuit Court involved a bill for $425.50 on the house recently built by Mr. Hawkins in Woodcrest. The jury in the case was composed of A. B. CowJey, John Skein, H.

M. Watts, Tom Wolfrum, Joe Haaf, Fred Davis, Jos. Shlkles, Will Karr, George Scheperle, William Bauman, W. C. Hahn and Edward Schubert.

ADMITS SHE GAVE HER SON PISTOL Clara Lay of Webb City who was returned here from Joplin this afternoon to be questioned on a charge of smuggling a revolver to her son, Merle Martin confined in the penitentiary here on a ol burglary charge, told lice here the charge was true. "I gave the gun to my son so that he could take it to the warden and say he found it," she told police. "I believed he would have much of his time reduced in that way." Marfcin Is serving five years for burglary. The woman expressed a willingness to plead guilty to the charge this afternoon. She was brought back here by Chief of police Bruner afternoon.

GREEKS EflCER TO DEPDRT Aged Fugitive on Steamer, Returning to Athens from Egypt OFFICIALS ENRAGED AT EFFORT TO FLEE Public i i Turns Against Elusive Utilities Magnate ATHENS, March (AP-Samuel insull, who was located early today aboard the Greek Freighter Maiotfs, will be expelled directly to the United Slates, the Greek government let it be known. Angry because of his coup in attempting to sneak away from. Greece, the government has decided to return Insull to America, where he will face charges of embezzlement and larceny. The Maiotls is now proceeding to Piraeus, Port of Athens, where it Is expected Lo arrive tomorrow. Two ships sail shortly to America and it was held likely that the 74- ycar-okl fugitive, who battled for nearly 18 months to escape return, would be aboard one of them.

Previously, the government had planned merely to oxpel Insull from Greece, allowing him to go where he wished in search of refuge. "FiffhUng- Mart." The government was represented as "fighting mad" because "last week's Invalid" put it In an embarrassing light by his secret maritime dush Wednesday afternoon. The Aquitanla soils March 20th and tlie Italian steamer Vulcania will pick up passengers for America at Piraeus, Port of Athens, March 24. Although the Maiotls was steaming back to Piraeus, ib was held possible that Insull did not know the fate awaiting him and may not become aware of the change In course, ordered by Greek government I ernment It reaches Not only has the government's temper soured toward the man who stayed here nearly 18 months battling extradition, but the 'public also is nettled. Public sympathy, much of It with the Chlcagoan, apparently has turned to open resentment.

After 24 hours of questioning by police who sought to learn all they could about her husband, Mrs. Insull was released from custody lato this afternoon. The police immediately afterward arrested the owner of the S. S. Ma- iotls (listed in Lloyds register as A.

P. Slnodinos of Piraeus.) Aided From London. LONDON, March (AP)-- Both financial and legal assistance was given Samuel Insull, in his dramatic flight from Athens through. a firm of London solicitors, it was indicated unquestionably today. Reports from the Greek Capital said a mysterious Englishman who conferred with Insull prior to his flight may have accompanied him.

when he fled secretly from the land which harbored him for many months while the United States sought his return to Chicago. It was learned through privet sources in Athens that a majority ot" the funds with which insull carried on his long fight to escape extradition came through London solicitors. Investigation here bore out theso reports. There is a colony of friends of Insull in London, it recalled, which has contended throughout that the 74-year-old fugitive, whose financial realm crashed over his head, has been the victim of "persecution" at the hands of American authorities. It was these friends who received a cryptic cablegram: "All's well" from Athens, informing them even before official announcement was made, that Insull had defeated his adopted country of America Jn another move to return him.

Brother in Custody. TORONTO, March (AP)-Martin J. Insull, former Chicago utilities operator and brother of Samuel Insull, today was ordered extradited to the United States. The order of extradition was passed by Chief Justice Sir William Nu- lock on Insull's appeal from an extradition order previously Issued. It was regarded as ending Insull'a fight against a return to Chicago to lace a trial on charges of embezzlement and grand larceny.

Martin Insull started his Jegal battle against extradition nearly 17 months ago, shortly after his arrest in Orillla, where he was found following the collapse of the Insull utilities. Sitting as an extradition commissioner, Justice A. C. Kingstone found the charges facing him in Illinois constituted theft charges In Canada and that he must go back to Cook county where he stood indicted. Insull was immediately held in custody to await the arrival of American authorities to return him to the United states.

FOOT INJURED Richard Thessen, 21, of Route No. 3, this cityj was admitted to St. Mary's hospital this morning for treatment of a foot Injury suffered recently at his home..