The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-09-27
LINDBERGH IN, DISGUISE,
SEES KIDNAPPING SUSPECT
Filler Peers at Hauptmann
for Ten Minutes, Makes
No Sign.
mot GUILTY. IS PLEA
Bail for German Convict Is
Set at 100000
by Judge.
BY DELOs SMITH

NEW YORK, Sept. 81
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh
today saw the man who is ac-
cused of kidnapping and muir
dering his baby son.
The famous aviator made a
hurried trip to the Bronx
county courthouse, where he
stood in a group of policemen
and looked at Bruno Richard
Hauptmann as the latter was
being led to court for arraign-
ment on extortion charges.
For fully ten minutes Colonel
Lindbergh peered at the accused
man through horn trimmed glasses,
but gave no outward sign OF his
emotional response.
Hauptmann did not know that
Colonel Lindbsrgh was present. The
room, District Attorney Samuel
Foley's office, was filled with police
men and employees of the prose-
cutor.
Wears Cap and Glasses
The stage was set. for Colonel
Lindbergh to see the prisoner at the
f1ier's own request, according to Mr..
Foley. He came over hluriedly from
Englewood, N. j., and entered the
courthouse without being recog-
nized He was wearing cap and
the glasses which altered his appear
ance. This is a favorite disguise
which Colonel Lindbergh has used
frequently on trips to New York
City.
A few minutes after the dramatic
incident Hauptmann was arraigned
on charges OF extorting $4,000 from
DR.. John F. Condor. Lindbergh
ransom negotiator. He pleaded not
guilty, and over the protests Of his
attorney, bail was set at 100000,
the maximum allowed by law.
appearance As br1e1
The suspects attorney, James M.
Fawcett, declared that a bond Of
IS 900 would be sufficient. Fawcett
said he wanted Hauptmann to be
free to help me in my investigation
of the case"
Hauptmann's court appearance
was brief He walked into the room
between two guards and looked
straight ahead A stubble of beard
added to his attitude of detection.
He did not speak as the plea Of not
guilty was entered on his behalf by
his counsel.
No one in the courtroom at the
time knew that Lindbergh was in
the building. He did not attend the
arraignment, but slipped away
quietly after viewing the suspect.
Although Lindbergh was disguised
behind the dark-rimmed glasses in
the district attorneys office, Haupt-
mann might not have noticed him
anyhow. as the policemen in the
room all were in plain clothes. This
made Lindbergh all the more in
conspicuous.
Put on General Calendar"
After the arraignment District
Attorney Foley said he would put
the Hauptmann extortion case ION
the general calendar and would not
set trial date until later.
Before Hauptmann comes to trial
here, New Jersey is expected to ex-
tradite him on charges of kidnapping
and murder. Delay by New Jersey
had not been explained. One theory
is that they may hope to find Haupt-
mann's accomplish within the next
few days. IN event an associate Is
found Hauptmann and the associate
might be indicted jointly.
New Jersey to Seek Custody
New Jersey officials intimated
they would wait until Hauptmann
had been tried in New York before
moving for his extradition to that
state, where he will face trial for
murder and kidnapping.
They denied reports that they
hesitated to force the Issue. because
of lack of conclusive evidence, by re-
vealing evidence involving Haupt-
mann in the actual crime they said
was strong enough to justify extra
dition and trial.
j. Edgar Hoover, head of the fed
eral division of criminal investiga-
ton, was prepared at a moments
notice to leave Washington for New
York in anticipation of the imminent
arrest Of Haunptmann's alleged ac-
complete in the crime. Federal
agents were understood TO have un-
covered new trails leading directly
to the supposed acomplice
Threatened, Says Fawcett
Fawcett said that some one had
telephoned his Office twice to
threaten him unless he withdrew
from the defense.
Workmen under the direction Of
detectives continued disSecting the
Hauptmann home and garage to-
day. hopeful of finding additional
discriminating evidence. Yesterday
they found $40 more of the ram
som money, cleverly concealed in
augur holes. bringing TO total Of
S14590 the ransom money found in
Hauptmann's possession.
It was believed that Hauptmann,
an expert carpenter. could have
constructed innumerable of these
caches in the two buildings.
Yesterdays discovery allowed de-
tectives to show that Hauptmann
possesses or has possessed total
Of more than $4,000 since April 2,
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