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Show 1 1 SWOBODA FACES I TRIAUS SPV Charge of Setting Fire to La Touraine Dropped for Lack of Evidence. Paris. April 20. 5:10 a. m. French military authorities have decided to drop the charge of setting fire to the steamer La Touraine -which was pre ferred against the man known as Raymond Swoboda says the Petit Par-islen. Par-islen. Captain Bouchardon. the officer of-ficer appointed to investigate the ca6e. is credited with having expres-Jb expres-Jb sed the opinion that there is not suf ficient evidence against the prisoner to obtain a conviction on this charge. He still faces an accusation of espionage, espi-onage, however. Swoboda. who admitted at a preliminary pre-liminary hearing that his real name was Raymond Ruff Schwind, was removed re-moved yesterday from the Sante prison pris-on to the Palais Justice where he was examined by Captain Bouchardon. He now is permitted to have meals sent in from a restaurant. Warders watch his cell closely In fear that he may attempt suicide. |