Arizona republican., 1920-09-17

uetectives had sent to an address m " test 9zd street to seek a man former y m the employ of the French com tnlsslon It was said that he had left the service of the French government on September l. 1919
 The writer of the letter the no1ice oSiieVe' was familiar with all plans ol the explosion and would be able to point out the responsible parties.
 Scout Bomb Plot Theory
 Despite the police theory that the ex- plosion was that of an internal ma chine, several eye witnesses reported that a wagon bearing the sign ''eX- pioSlVes' was seen near the Morgan building a few moments before the blast occurred. This led to the theory which was still held by members of Ehe Morgan firm tonight that the eX- plosion was caused by a collision be- tween this explosive laden wagon and another vehicle.
 From what we have learned, I am inclined to believe that the explosion was due merely to an accident" Thomas w. Lamont of the Morgan firm declared tonight. There are no reasons that we can find that would lead to a premeditated bombing. I can see noth- ing to be gained by such an act. Cir cumstances of the occurrence surely do not point to an attempt to wreck the Morgan offices.
 If anybody really plotted destruction Of car building believe that we would have been sent the warning that is usual in such instances. And we have not been threatened in any manner. believe the explosion was due to noth- ing more than an unfortunate accident to a dray loaded with explosives which I am informed had arrived on the site of the stock exchange building addition across the street from our offices
 An investigation by representatives of the fire commissioner, however, showed that no permits had been issued today for the transportation of ex- plosives in the area. surrounding Broad and Wall streets. Shipments of ex- plosives were neither received nor eX- pected during the day at any other buildings under construction in the inn mediate vicinity, according to the com missioner, who said a canvass had been made of all construction in the neigh borhood.
 Thirty picked detectives were sent but tonight to maintain a strict sur vefllance over the Morgan home at Thirty sixth and Thirty y-seyenth streets on Madison avenue. The detectives stationed themselves in doorways, on house tops and at other points of want age in the vicinity of the home. They had orders to stop every person and automobile that passed which gave them the slightest reason for suspicion
 Fortune in Bonds Missing
 The New York stock and curb ex- changes will be opened for business to- morrow morning at the usual time, it was officially announced today.
 Officials of the exchange declared that bonds valued at SS5,000 and 2.T00 shares of stock are missing as result of the explosion. The securities were in the hands of the messengers en- ployed by various brokerage houses.
 Nicholas de John, g years old, who was employed by a Broad street brok- craze firm, was carrying a roll of bonds and securities aggregating S15.000 in Wall street when the explosion oc- cured. He was thrown on his back and received an ugly wound in the stomach. The bonds fell to the ground but he had presence of msnd to seize them and stuff them in his pocket where they were found after he was taken to the hospital
 Batteries of searchiights were scat tered through the financial district to- night and kept the place as light as day. Extra guards were on duty around the city hall, the county court house St. Patriclks cathedral. the cathedral of St. John the Divine and the homes of prominent officials and we'll known wealthy men.