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STANDARD UNION MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1931, New Senator Wife Is Critically 111 Paris Observes Black Day Big Bertha Anniversary Woodland, Trainer of Five, Picks Gib in Grand National STARTLE INDIA; BOMBS FEARED Forty-seven Horses HOMEMADE CAR George Rules His Own Navee CAUSES DEATH ,7,1 i A vfj RESCUE VESSEL FREED FROM ICE AT HORSE ISLE 4 j- V- Sails With 127 Survivors From Viking Tragedy Balchen Hop Set ST. JOHNS, March 2J P). The sttamer Sagoqa, with IV survivors of the lost stesiner Viking aboard, freed itself to-day from the ice which had held it off Horse Island, and started at 8 A. M. for St Johns.

It will be due here at 9 A. M. to-morrow. Balchen Awaits Fuel For 100-Mile Flight OORNERBROOK, Newfoundland, March 23 (U P). The airplane rescue expedition to Horse Island was but 100 miles from its goal today.

awaiting arrival of fuel before continuing on a search of the ice-rhoked water where there is still a slim possibility of finding survivors from the wrecked sealing ship Viking Bernt Balchen brought the big Sikorsky amphibian plane to a landing on the rough water here yesterday at 12:55 P. after a flight from St. John, N. B- and only his skill prevented a crackup when the graft landed. Balchen is accompanied by Merion 0.

Cooper and Randy Enslow. They hops to find Varick Frissell, New York motion picture man. and his cameraman. A- E. Penrod, who are missing from the group of survivors of the Viking.

Sealers who have hunted the ice floes where the Viking went down have abandoned hope for the pair. Ihe fuel for Balchen plane was -en route here on a special train from Sk John. i Reprisals of Extremists if Leader Is Executed it Looked For NEW DELHI, India, March 23 (V P). -Two new threats to the Karachi AU-Iudla Nationalist Congress arose to-day aa the Mahatma Oandhi departed (or the scene of the meeting starting this week. despite long conferences here, Gandhi failed to achieve settlement of differences between Hindus and Moslems, which is one of the outstanding obstacles in the path of Indian self-government.

Furthermore, frantic efforta to halt plans for the execution of Bhagat Singh, popular leader of the young extremists, who had been condemned to death for killing police commissioner at Lahore, have failed. The government refused to listen to Gandhi's eppeal, and refused to permit relatives to Interview Singh to obtain his signature to a petition for clemency. Singh and two companion are scheduled for execution this week and extremist bava threatened reprisals and violence. One threat was to bomb the Nationalist Congress. Gandbii Political Life Seen at Stake Entered for Biff Race Friday LONDON, March 3 (U P).

Forty-seven horses, the pick of British 1 and American owned iteepleehasers, were resting In theli lome stables to-day, for the Grand National Steeplechase at Liverpool on Friday, out of which some fortunate person, somewhere, will win prise of 11,813,900. world-wide Interest will be concentrated on the race, because of the Irish Hospitals Sweepstake which depends en the result. Some three million tickets at ten shillings ($2 40) each, have been sold in all parte of ths world, especially the United States. Nearly 400 prizes, ranging from consolation prises of about (6,000 to the grand award of 374 000 pounds, will be distributed. J.

B. Snows Delarue was scratched from the race to-day, leaving forty-seven eligible. A few mors still may be scratched. The famous trainer, Percy Woodland, expressed the view to-dsy that Gib, a highly-prized Jumper named for the Rock of Gibraltar, would win the Grand National. Woodland is handling five runners, Ore-galach, Prin, May King, Pixie and Gib, Woodland had no doubt that Gib was the best of the five, although he was beaten last week by Mrs.

Victor Emanuels Rhyticere, one of the American-owned candidates. Gib not only will win, but ho will Woodland told the was only ons of the among thirty owners or their public opinions the race would result heat of about twenty-There was ona ex- Mystery Gun Fired First Shot 13 Years Affo To-day PARIS, March 23 P) Thirteen years ago to-day the great Ger man gun, the -Big Bertha, fired for the first time on Paris from Laon, a dlstanoe ef seventy-six miles, and Parisians to-day observed the anniversary of one of the blackest days of the war by berrying flowers to 'Saint Oervals, the ohureit in which seventy-five women and children were killed and ninety hurt by a shell of the big cun on Good Friday afternoon, 1918. The first of the seven German Faria guns was set up In the forest of Laon early in March, 1918, and for several weeks the gun crew fired blank shells to get used to the great artillery piece. Finally, on the night of March 22, the German high command ordered the fun fired the next day, and on March 23 seven shells were dropped on Paris at intervals of fifteen minutes. The first hit in front of the east railroad station, where troops were embarking.

The public blamed air bombs, although, the skies were elear of aircraft and the French government communique dodged the issue for several days before finally admitting that the Germans had built the great gun. That was the first news the French general staff had of the existence of the gun. The shellholes in Paris were charted and the engineers were able to trace lines which crossed in the forest of Laon. Airplanes took pictures of the woods for a week before they finally found trace of the curved railroad track upon which the gun stood. Two days later it was destroyed, but another was built.

Anthony Valescl, 21, was freed today of any blame Jn the death of his brother, Ernest, 17, who was killed yesterday when a homemade automobile in which the boys were taking their first ride upset. Anthony, who waa out and bruised in the accident, was driving the car and after being questioned by Assistant District Attorney Sel-vatti, no charges ware placed against him. The boys, who ran an automobile repair shop at 1673 Sixty-first street, Jlvtd at- 465 Van Bidden street. For several months, Anthony told police, he and his brother had been working on their machine, using parts of a half dozen automobiles to build it. Shortly after noon yesterday it was ready to be tried out.

Anthony drove east on Eighty-Sixth street and at West -Sixth street swerved the car'tb the right to avoid a collision with' another machine which turned into West Sixth street. Their machine turned over three time and then piled up against a tree. Ernest was taken to Harbor Hospital where he died in a few minutes from a fractured skull. Anthony treated by Ambulance Surgeon. Sussman of Coney Island Hospital and then taken Into custody.

ALFONSO LIFTS BAN AND MEETS VOTMISIS Emerges From Troubled Situation With Strong Monarchial Cabinet MADRID, March 23 (U P). Constitutional guarantees were effective in Spain again to-day in preparation for the municipal elections. April 12, and for provincial and parliamentary elections later. Although a sensational trial of republican revolutionaries, headed by Nlceto Alcala Zamora, is under wav here, the publication in the Official Gazette of the decree, and also a decree signed by the King convoking the eleouone, had an entirely dll ferent reaction than followed the recent unsuccessful attempt of General Damaao Berenguer to restore parliamentary government. LESS DANGEROUS Whereas, the first effort toward holding of elections resulted in ns-tlon-wlde protests against the constitution and the governments plans, the present polltlgal situation is less dangerous because of the success of King Alfonso In emerging from the recent crisis with the support of a monarchial cabinet.

The decree restored all constitu- tional guarantees, lifted censorship and authorized political meetings, The election decree wae accom- panled by announcement that the Ministry of Interior will send clr- eulsr orders to all civil governors, instructing them to issue announce- ment of the elections. The government of Premier Admiral Juan B. Asnar plana to bold provincial elections soon, and then will hold parliamentary elections, in an effort to return Spain to constitutional government after more than seven years of dictatorship. The monarchial coalition government has taken a new course in its attempt to return to constitutional normalcy, and adopted the Liberal party formula, whloh called for bolding municipal and provincial elections before the convocation of the elections for Cgtes But when it comes to the general elections, the government is apt to encounter as much boycotting and abstention as Berengeur did. Newspaper eensorshlp was lifted for the third time in preparation for an election campaign.

STRICKEN While visiting In Washington, Mrs, Robert J. Bulkier, wife of Senator Bulkier ef Ohio, is In a critical condition at the capital. She was reported suffering from a stroke of paralysis. THE ADMIRAL This' picture, the first official linos bis recent Illness, shows King George In the brilliant uniform of a British admiral Note the many decorations. Two Steal Mail Box BOSTON, March 23 P).

Two men "uprooted a mail box on a West End street last night and drove away with it in an automobile Police believe they had watched the I lYght horses. Sll 1 Sam tkau aiaMiait wanted had win easily, press. Woodland optimists trainers. If materialized, in a dead I Mexico Highway Nearly Done LAREDO, March 23 (U P) Work on the new (2,000,000 automobile highway from here to Mexico City is expected to be completed before summer 'and will be dedicated by a motorcade headed by General Juan Andreau Almazan, secretary of communications in the Mexican cabinet. box until a letter they cepUon been mailed.

LONDON, March 23 (U P). The threats of National extremists against the peace which the Mahatma Gandhi made with the British Government will be decided this week by the all-India national congress meeting at Karachi, where the Mahatma Gandhi wiU put his political life in the balance. The 8,000 delegatee most of them just out of jail who have started arriving at Karachi from all parts of India will be asked to settle questions of eventual peace or (var; to ratify or reject the eivll disobedience truce; to decide whether the party will Join peaoeful negotiations tor a new federal constitution, for India, or to resume the campaign for independence. Gandhi has staked his political life on acceptance of his agreement with Lord Irwin, the viceroy, and has threatened to retire from poll- Policeman Fights Flames In Vain Rescue Attempt INJURED MAY DIE IN BRITISH WRECK LEIGHTON BUZZARD, England, March 23 (U F) orewa and doctors labored throughout the night to remove Injured and dead from the wreckage of three coaches of the Royal Scot Express, which was derailed at the station here yesterday with a loss of at least six liyes. It wss feared that more of the wounded might die.

The train was one of the fastest In the world and was nuking about seventy miles an hour when it fouled a switch. Duke Adds to Library DURHAM, N. March 23 (U More than 600 volumes have been added to the Brazilian collection of tbs Duka University library within the last two years. tics to seclusion if the congress rejects his peace truce. Among the vital decisions of the Karachi Congress will be redefinition of the eventual aims of the congress toward the connection of India with th British Empire.

The last congress declared for complete Independence, and Indications are that this position will be reiterated, but there win be a momentous struggle over whether the declaration will be qualified to permit India to stay within the orbit of the empire. C. B. Green, owner of Aspirant, who had no pretensions. 'Aspirant might get around, but he is not on ths map, Green said.

The fist racing season opened Carrier pigeons were released today, carrying to England receipts and other document in connection with ths sweepstakes, barred from English mails. Many foreigners were among the big crowd at the Mansion House today, watching preparations for the draw. Six linguists were handling the flood of inquiries. The sweepstake was almost the sols topie of conversation in the city, dominating talk in ths streets, restaurants, stores and homes. Great Grandma Takes to Air NEW BERN, N.

March 23 (U P. Among the fliers during the ro-een air meet here was Mrs. Sarah J. Barker, 82. and a great grandmother.

She described the flight as wonderful." i Man ness was restored was for her baby. Pushes in to Save Man gave my baby, save my baby, Ride Victim to Describe Sensations of Grim Journey been in the death car, while James Orafino, 28, of 31-11 101st atreet. Corona, is alleged to have followed close behind in another car a a sort of rear guard. A fourth man, sought since the day of the killing, is still at large. The defendants, according to the police, have admitted being on the ride but have denied firing the shots which ended Morrisons life.

All have entered pleas of not guilty to the murder charge. WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN KITCHEN OF GAS Mrs. Mary Greenwald, 38, was found dead on the floor in the kitchen of her home at 75 Ocean avenue to-day. Four jets 'on the range were open, according to police, who said that the woman had been in 111 health. She was discovered by the apartment house superintendent, Arthur Prosser, who called the police.

she cried. Fireman Edward Dressier, 40, of Engine Company No. 126, asked her where the baby was, but she could not recall where she had left him. CARRIED DOWN LADDER Dressier finally made his way through the smoke to the second floor, leaping up the stairway that was fast being consumed by the flames. After a search of the apartment he came across the baby lying on the bed in the front room.

The baby, overcome by smoke, was carried to a window and handed to another fireman, who carried him down the ladder to the street. Dressier then went down the ladder, the stairway by this time having been burned away. The baby wss revived by the emergency squad and was taken with his mother to the Immaculate Hospital, In Jamaica, where both remained. The baby was said to be in serious condition, but will recover, physicians believe. Fireman Dressier received minor bums in running up the blazing stairway and also received lacerations of the hands in forcing open a door.

Fireman Henry Strause, of Engine Company No. 126, and Fireman Lester Skinner, of Engine Company No. 308, also received minor injuries at the fire. All were treated at the scene and resumed duty. 200 Persons Flee In Loft Blaze More than two hundred persons were aroused and sought safety In the street early to-day when fire was discovered In the three-story frame loft building at 253 Junius street.

Patrolman John Sweeney, of Liberty avenue station, saw smoke coming from the building, and warned residents of four nearby apartment houses. Cause of the fire was not known. Most of the damage was on the second floor, which wss unoccupied, The first floor and basement, occupied by the Horowitz Bottling Company, was untouched by the fire. Damage was estimated at (7,500. Took Chance of Death in Leap From Speed inff Auto The sensations of being taken for a ride were to have been told today by one of the few men who came back from such an excursion in Queens County Court.

But the murder trial of the three alleged gangsters who conducted the ride wae adjourned until April 20 by Judge F. Adel at the request of both defense and prosecution. Joseph DeCombo, a second-hand automobile dealer, and his friend and employe, Alexander Morrison, who lived In Elmhurst, were taken for a rid from DeCombos place at 69-13 Astoria boulevard Astoria, on the morning of Feb. 5. TOOK A CHANCE DeCombo took a chance for his life by leaping from the fast-moving car after it had traveled about half a mile.

A shot fired after him as ha jumped wounded him in the face and he was badly shaken up by his fall to the street, but he recovered after hospital treatment. Morrisons dead body waa found In a deserted spot near the juncture of Old Bowery Bay road and Thirtieth avenue, Elmhurst, less than half an hour after DeCombo, in a semiconscious condition, hsd given a police sergeant who waa nearby the information that Morrison was still in the speeding automobile. The scene was about a mile from where DeCombo Jumped. TWO IN DEATH CAB One of the three men on trial, Frank Cervasi, 33, of 20-14 Twenty-fifth avenue, Astoria, and Salvatore Natale, 26, of 230 Twenty-fifth avenue. Astoria, are alleged to have ADVERTISEMENT ONE CENT A DAY PAYS UP TO $100 A MONTH The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co, 6037 Dierks Building, Kansas City.

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The officer, Sergt. Charles Marz, of 1 Herbert street station, discovered fire in the first floor of a four-etory brick tenement at 230 Manhattan avenue shortly after 8.30 A. M. today. He sent in an alarm and entered the blulding to arouse the tenants.

After he had brought out all of the occupants, two women told him young man was on the third floor. Mars made two unsuccessful at- tempts to get through the smoke before he finally gained the third floor to find it empty. NEARLY FELLED BY SMOKE He returned to the street almost overcome by smoke and heat, but refused medical attention, and was revived after a short time. The fire started from an undetermined origin in the ground floor butcher shop of Max Ozeler. Damage to the building was estimated by police at (5.000.

MOTHER SAVES BABIES A spectacular blaze last night swept from the cellar to the roof of a three-story frame tenement and store building at 295-297 Dumont avenue, destroying completely its Interior. Hundreds of spectators ran to the cn of the fire as flames shot "from the burning structure, com-pletely crowding the streets outside. and stopping traffic for a consider- able Interval. Firemen were summoned from all i stations in Brownsville and East New York sections of Brooklyn and combated the blaze under the command of Deputy Fire Commissioner Edward Kenny. Mrs.

Eantina Griemaldi, cut off from all escape by smoke and flames that filled the comdors and stairways of the building, stepped from a window of her home on the second floor at 295-297 to a two-foot ledge and led her five young children across the ledge to safety. 1 When Mrs, Griemaldi and her children, Michael, seven; Leonora, five; Josephine, four; Margaret, two, and Leah, one, appeared trapped on 'the narrow ledge. Jack Berger, a plumber, who was watching the fire, jumped on a fire escape of No. 293, and beckoned to Mrs. Griemaldi to lead her children along the ledge to a point where Berger was able to reach them.

Fireman Rescues Babe, 3 Weeks Old A mother and her three-weeks-old son wore overcome by smoke and three firemen were Injured last night In a fire that burned a two- story brick and frame building at 131-17 Liberty avenue, Richmond H11L The fire started, from unknown cause, In a roofing and tin shop on -the ground floor of the building. Mrs. Mary Farmer and her baby son, Daniel, were asleep in the single apartment on the second floor. Awakened, finally, by the amoke, Mrs. Farmer snatched up her baby and started for the street, but by this time the stairway was afire and she was afraid to run through the flames.

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