The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-28
BY CHARLES NJ. MCCAIN
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

Norfolk, Va, March 2s.-(UP)-
A trio of prominent Norfolk citi-
zens, acting as go betweens with
the supposed kidnapers Of the
Lindbergh baby, awaited this fore
noon a favorable opportunity for
o. conference with the baby's
father. Colonel Charles A. Lind
bergh. ntG
John II. Curtis, Norfolk ship
builder, announced last night that
he would have a conference with
Lindbergh today. When Curtis and
his associate, Rev H. Dobson- Pea
cock were mysteriously absent
from their homes this forenoon,
1t was assumed they had started
north. However, It developed later
that they were still here evidently
awaiting favorable weather--or
word from the Lindbergh home as
to an appointment. Flying weather
was bad, and 1t was believed a
motor car would be necessary II
the conference at Hopewell were
finally arranged. Whether they
had telpehoned Lindbergh was not
revealed.
Peacock. Curtis and Rear Ad-
miral Guy Burrage have been
working for days to achieve the
baby's return. They have had a
contact which convinced them that
they were we'll on the trail to re-
storation Of the kidnapped baby.
While the Lindbergh family and
the New Jersey police have APP
peared sceptical Of the value Of
this contact. there Is no 'mistaking
the trio's manifest sincerity and
conviction that they have been
dealing with a man who eventual
ly can lead them to the baby.
Curtis Is a 200-pound, six-foot
ship builder. His two associates In
the negotiations are the Rev H.
Dobson- Peacock and Rear Admiral
Guy Burrage.
admiral Burrage, Dean Dob.
son Peacock and myself have been
working on clues since March 0
which we sincerely trust will be Of
utmost importance to Colonel and
Mrs Lindbergh," Curtis said. I'VE
are going to confer again with
Colonel Lindbergh. The utmost
secrecy Is necessary II our negotia-
tons are to be successful and l
hope for thier sake and that OF
every father and mother that the
baby will be safely returned"
Curtis made the announcement
after q conference with Dean Dob
SON. Peacock and Admiral Burrage,
what followed his return by plane
from his mystery trpi.
''In order to do certain work in
carrying out matters started sew
eral days ago, before the breaking
of publicity regarding our trip to
Hopewell, 1t was necessary for me
to leave town." Curtis said. las
to where, how, and whom, am
not in q position to state at this
time. I left early Saturday morn
ing.
Colonel Lindbergh tomorrow. Don't
ask me any more questions"
Curtis was the man first APP
preached by the man representing
himself as an agent OF the kidnap-
ers. Coast guard officials ordered
a search of coves, inlets, and bays
looking craft. on reports the kid
napers may be aboard some YES
sci.
Dean Dobson-P Peacock, dean of
the 1aSnlOnaDIe Surisl 6piocopoi
church, preached to a large Easter
congregation yesterday. He Offer
ed a brief prayer that the Lind
bergh baby might be returned to
his parents speedily. Mrs Curtis
attended the service. Admiral
Burrage, a vestryman in the
church, stayed at home with his
wife, who Is Ill.
In the afternoon Dean pobson-
Peacock told the United Press he
still was confident Curtis would re-
establish contact with the rum
runners and bring about the return
Of the baby.
Later he posed for news reel
photographers, offering q prayer
for the baby.
The destination of yesterdays
trip by Curtis was still a mystery
today. It was believed possible
that the kidnapers. assuming them
10 be sincere IN their desire to re-
turn the child. might have been
frightened away from any rendez-
vous by the publicity.
Thus the additional problem OF
convincing them they will be safe