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New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Woman Locked in
Closet; Maid and
Furs Disappear
Girl Whom Charity Worker
Took Into Home Vanishes
After His Mother Is Shut
Up in Refrigerator Pantry

Nobody knows which one Of her ex-
tensive collection. of "hard luck" yarns
Virginia Chase spun for Reginald
Massonau, employee Of charity organ
zation and member of we'll known
Flatbush family, when she appealed to
him one day last week for aid-that is,
nobody except Reginald himself, and
he won't tell-but Reginald was SO
touched that he sent her to the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L.
Massonau, 12 East Nineteenth Street,
to help his mother in her housework
And now he's convinced that Barnum
was right.
The Massanau home was the scene
Friday of series of distressing Incl
dents, which may be summed up in the
report on the police blotter that Mrs.
Massanau was locked up in a refriger-
ator closet, a fur coat and fur piece,
q watch and about S45 in cash were
stolen, and maid, known as Virginia
incidents take on added interest when
illumined with information to the effect
that Virginia is desired in several
cities, according to the police, on
charges of having told similar hard
luck story to other people.
Reginald Massonau is not a gullible
young man-his experience in charity
organization work has taught him to
scent buncombe Of all kinds-but when
very sincere looking young woman
and her husband" came into his office
last week and told him how cruel the
world had been to them he was deeply
moved. He secuted around bit and
succeeded in finding a Job for Vir-
ginia's Husband"
Then he happened to think that his
mother needed some one to help her
with the housework and he asked Vir-
ginia if she would consider position
as maid. Would she? Well, he could
just bet he had that she would. Any
kind Of work was acceptable to her
provided 1t was honest-for, thank
but she had kept her soul clean. Then
the young man, thrilled by the look Of
gratefulness on the appealing face Of
the young woman, gave her q note to
his mother.
The refrigerator closet in the Mas
sonau home is just back Of the kitchen,
with q door between and another door
leading outdoors. Last Friday the maid,
Virginia, got Mrs. Massonau into the
refrigerator closet on some pretext and
then-bang-ciosed the door from the
kitchen and locked it, according to the
story told to the police. Mrs. Massonau
tried to 60 out through the door lead
ing into the rear yard, but found that
locked also.
Then Mrs. Maesonau began to pound
on the sides Of the refrigerator closet
and on the doors. After q little while
the iceman came upon Mrs. Massonau,
who told him through the door what
had happened and asked him to call
the police.
The gentleman Of the ice wagon
dashed madly to the Knickerbocker
Field Club, near By, and told Gustav
Schwind, superintendent of tho club,
who notified the police by telephone.
Forty minutes later the police arrived
at the Massonau residence in the brand
new side car motorcycle with which
the crime wave is to be ridden down.
But Virginia had gone, as we'll as a
fur coat, fur piece, watch and about
S45 in cash.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Inquiry Only Scratches
Surface, Steinberg Says
Revelations Thus Far Warrant
Legislative Investigation, the
Assem- Lyman Declares

Assemblyman Joseph Steinberg. father
OF the bill calling for legislative in
vestigaation of the Hylan administra-
cIared that the revelations Of the grand
jury investigation were conclusive
proof of the need Of legislative sur
vey of the city.
Mr. Whitman has thus far on1v
scratched the surface of conditions IN in
the Police Department." Assemblvman
Stelnberg said. "How about the othcr
departments? How about District A.
torney Swann's Office?
Mr.. Whitman is naturally handi-
capped because OF his appointment as
special Assistant District Attorney hv
Judge Swami. Will it embarrass him
to conduct an investigation into the
once OF the man who had asked him to
become an assistant?
Il believe that on the evidence gath
cred by Whitman the former Governor
IS IN position to take an open stand
1or a Legislative investigation"
Mr.. Steinberg was asked if he IA
vored Mr.. Whitman as counsel to the
legislative body, if it appointed.
II don't care to discuss that phase
of the situation now" he said.
DO you still hold to your opinion
that the grand jury investigation is
merely a smoke screen to prevent an
investigation by the Legislature ?" he
was then asked.
81 have modified that view" Mr..
Steinberg said. "Mr. Whitman has
shown good faith and I think he is
sincere in his efforts to get at the real
facts"
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23

temperance and other reform measures
their real and ultimate object is the
compulsory observance of the day.
Because, although profess sedly in
the interest of the laboring man. such
laws really enslave all labor. The as
sumption of a right to forbid homes st
labor on one day of the week involves
right to forbid or compel labor on
any or all days of the week.
Because the laws now in force pro-
tect citizens against all uncivil acts,
making so-called civil Sunday law un-
necessary. Crimes and misdemeanors
are uncivil whether committed on sun
day or on some other day of the week.
Honest toll and innocent recreation and
amusement are civil on all days Of tho
week, Sunday included.
because history portrays the awful
frultage Of Sunday laws. Enacted in
the fourth century they established n n
precedent for further religious legis-
lation, resulting in a union of church
and state, leading finally to the hor-
rors of the Inquisition. Like causes
produce like results.
Because they interfere with the
religious freedom even of those who
regard Sunday as the Lords day.
Because the whole tendency of com
pulsory religion is to make men hvpro-
crlteS instead Of Chri stians."
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Auto 1hefts Investigators
Will Confer With Whitman

Aubrey Pettit, Superintendent Of
County Buildings in Nassau County,
pleaded not guilty yesterday in Mineola
to an indictment charging him with
receiving two stolen automobiles. It
vas ssid that the investigation of au-
scmebile thefts in Nassau County
would not end with Pettit's indictmen mt
and might be linked up with the police
INQUIRY in New York
Evidence tending to show that auto
mobile thieves were under protection
u said TO have been produced before
sae grand jury which indicted Petit.
Cnarles Hanson, finger print expert
o. o. Nassau County. and Harry Luce. Of
tas Automobile Underwriters detective
foree, announced they will confer with
e-Governor Whitman. who has charge
oi The police inquiry here.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Adpentist Clergy Denounce
Sunday Blue La,u as Vicious
proposed Measure Said to Entangle Church and
State Restrict Religious Freedom and Make
HyPocrltes, Not Christians; Protest to Congress

One hundred and fifty clergymen Of
Seventh Day Adventist churches in
fifteen states adopted resolution at
their ministerial institute at Seventh
Day Adventist Temple, 12oth Street and
Lenox Avenue Friday protesting
against Sunday blue law legislation.
Copies of the resolution will be sent
to Congress and to state legislatures.
Following are some Of the reasons
given for opposing blue laws
Because Sunday. as day OF rest,
IS a religious institution.
Because legislation in reference to
a religious institution is religious leg
islation, and the passing of such laws
IS long step toward the union Of
Church and State.
Because, as James Madison says
There is not a shadow of right in the
general government to intermeddle with
religion. Its least interference with it
would be most fragrant usurpation'
Because, as expressed in the pro-
test which gave rise to Professionalism,
in matters of conscience the majority
has no power
Because Sunday laws mean enforced
idleness, and idleness fosters intemper-
ance, vice and all other crimes.
Because. while frequently urged as
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Police Mob a Mob Scene
AZ Accused of Gambling Freed.
but 'sSculptOr' Is Held

"whadyemean gamblin'? Where do
you get that stuff? Why, this guys q
sculptor and we all went up there to
pose for a mob scene"
This is what one of forty-three men
said in the Mems Night Court last
night after they had been arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Douras on a charge of
disorderly conduct-that is. gambling
Detectives King, Clark, Roach and
Dwyer, Of the staff Of Inspector Cole
man, Of the 1st Inspection District,
raided studio on the first floor Of q
building at 80 East Twenty-second
Street and arrested ell the men there
at the time
The detectives told Magistrate Douras
that they did not have any one to
make complaint against the prisoners,
whereupon the magistrate discharged
all but ore Of them. Barney Riech,
tairty-two years old, Of 445 Second
Avenue, was held in $500 bail on a
charge Of keeping and maintaining a
gambling house
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23

expenses OF the investigation the former
Governor IS conducting into municipal
affairs because conditions appeared to
Justify the charges Of maladministra-
tion in the Police Department. and he
believed a thorough going inauisition
was due the public.
Many business men and leaders in
civic activities praised Mr.. Hatch,s
aactien, which virtually took from the
Board of Estimate the power to block
the investigation. His check was ten
dered after that body had failed to an
proprlate funds for continuing the in
vestigation.
District Attorney Swami commended
thoroughly characteristic of Ed Hatch. y
Mr.. Hatch said at his apartments in
the Hotel Buckingham last night:
MY motive in giving Mr.. Whitman
my check was entirely civic I have
no grudge of any kind against the
police, but the department is under a
cloud. The fair name of this wonder
full city is besmirched, and an investi-
cation is necessary to reach a basis
for cleaning housg.
"I think the police will welcome an
investigation, as sumo very rough state
ments have been made about that body
Oh men, and conditions would seem TO
Justify the talk Of maladministration
Mr.. Whitman >did not ask me for
any contribution. simply walked into
his Office and rendered him the check
when I understood city authorities
were reluctant to- make an appropria-
tion. for the purpose of continuing his
investigation. l believe it quite neces-
sary for the citizens to know the truth
regarding the Police Department and
the matters under investigation.
81 have full confidence in Mr.. Whit
man to conduct the investigation, be-
cause in other instances he has stood
by to protect the health of the cit-
zens of New York when it would have
been to his political interest not to do
SO, but to accommodate politicians who
designed to poison the water supply OF
New York City by the erection OF hos
pitfalls in the Croton watershed"
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Mystery of Wild Couple
And Child Still Unsolved
Wife That River Bottoms Dxelle,
Captured in Bear Trap
Explains Loss Of Eve

LAUREL, Miss, Jan. 22-surround-
ed by the comforts of civilization. Al
bert Parson, the wild man of the Leaf
River bottoms" his fifty-year-oId
WIFE, whom he says he caught TWEEN
ty-three years ago in a bear trap. and
a twd.-year-old baby girl, all of-whom
strayed into the village of Lux yester-
day like persons from another age to-
night are as much Of mystery to au-
covered.
Interest centers in the identity of
the baby. Authorities feel certain that
she is not the child of the couple, wh,,
although in perfect health, show signs
of years Of primitive living and con-
slant battling with the forces of ma
ture. The woman has lost an eve.
which she declares in rambling statc-
ments was scratched out by a wild
Although the mans mind is reported
to be more nearly normal than the
woman's. he is unable to account for
the child. The baby is perfectly
healthy The three being cared for
at the county poorhouse.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Jack the Hugger Caught
During Daylight Attack
Special Dispatch to The Tribune

SYRACUSE, Jan. 22-Jack the Hugger,
Who has terrorized women in various
parts Of the city, including the uni
versity section, has been caught. He is
Earl Truvalley, forty years old and un-
married, of 514 South Clinton Street.
He has made full confession.
Truvalley's downfall came when he
started practising his profession in the
Daytime and grabbed Mrs. Mary Perry
By the arm and mumbled in her ear.
She called 8 policeman and Truvalley
landed in Jail.
After a grilling by the police he
broke down and confessed to a long
series Of attacks on women; he cannot
remember exactly how many. Most of
them, ne says, were committed when he
was drinking. He also admits being
arrested last July for q similar offense,
but was released.
Truvalley's arrest has not solved the
identity Of the robber at the sorority
houses at the university, and 1.-The
speeping Tom" activity there. Last
might the Sigma Kappa house was en-
tered and more than 800 in cash taken,
together with q quantity of other
articles from the rooms of several girls.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Ex-Pastor to Plead
Guilty to Part in
| Big Mail Robbery
Kyle Asserts He Didn't Help
in the Theft of $4,000,
but Yielded to Temptation
and Hid Money i'm Garage

MOUNT VERNON, Ill, Jan. 22.-Guy
xvle. forty-tive years old, former rec
,sr Of the Mount Vernon Free Meth
odist Church, tonight announced he
would plead guilty to completely in the
theft here of thirty-one packages Of
,,u;stered mail, containing more than
s,ss.oo0 in cash and $4,000 in securi-
t;.s. and would throw himself on the
,srcy Of the court.
he denied ne participated in the
.csusl theft Of the packages, but said
hs becsme party to the robbery after
the packages were brought to a gar
sce of which he is half owner. on the
afternoon OF the day Of the robbery
The packages were in four mail sacks
and were stolen from an express wagon
in front Of the local postoffice shortly
bsfors a. m.
Kyie furnished postoffice inspectors
With the name of the man he said
brought the sacks to the garage, but
The inspectors asserted they believed
the man innocent, and that Kyle was
attempting to implicate him because he
lad been instrumental in clearing up
the mystery Of the theft.
The actual amount recovered was
NSS,1S4.S6, it was announced to-day.
~ had nothing to do with the rob
l,ry until the sacks were brought to
the garage and then yielded to temp
tstion,D said the former rector. 1--WE
rlanned to take the money TO my home
snd bury it until the matter passed
over. / will plead guilty and throw
myself on the mercy Of the court. I
wish the money had never been brought
tc me-"
Loren Williamson, Kyle's partner in
the garage business, who yesterday
found $4,000 Of the money in one of
their two garages, and whose report OF
the discovery led to Kyle's arrest, said
lie would claim the reward Of $4,000
ard 10 per cent Of the money recov-
cred, which security companies offered.
The reward will total more than
So3 060
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Youths Accused of Robbing
RiOrdan Home DISCHARGED

Robert Howard, seventeen years old,
of % oakwood Avenue, Rye. N. Y, and
Frederick Kali, twenty-four years old,
Of lis Elderts Lane, Woodhaven, L. l.,
arrested on January 10 suspected of
having stolen $780, worth of jewels from
the home of representative Daniel j..
Riordan, of 20 Oliver Street, were dis
charged yesterday in Tombs Court by
Magistrate Simms because there was
no evidence against them.
Following his discharge Howard was
rearrested by Detective Michael j..
Gorevan, of the Oak Street station. on
a warrant from Suffolk County, where
it is alleged Howard violated parole.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Enright on Job Three Years
And Friends Send Flowers

Congratulations were received yes
terday by Police Commissioner Enright
on the completion Of his third year as
the chief executive of the Police De-
partment SCORES of floral remem-
brances were received by the Commits
sioner and many personal friends
called on him at2Police Headquarters.
1t was three years ago to-day that
Commissioner Fred Bugher resigned,
after a short tenure of Office, and
Mayor Hylan announced the appoint
ment of Enright, then police lieuten-
ant. as his successor.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
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the Montana Apartment Rouse, 375
Park Avenue, last Monday.
Pracht said he had been employed as
chauffeur by John Gregg, inventor of
the Gregg system of shorthand. for
more than four years.
According to Detective Sergeants W.
Jones and J. Hughes, M Gregg's auto
mobile was used in the hold-up of
Davis. Detective Hughes said that
Pracht admitted driving men from the
scene of the robbery and had declined
to give the names Of persons who were
his passengers.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Robbery Case Driver Held

Frank Pracht, 7ss Eleventh Avenue,
was arraigned in Yorkville Court yes
terday before Magistrate Morris
Koenig and held without bail for .ex-
animation January 81 on suspicion of
being implicated in the robbery of
Washington l. Davis, superintendent of
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23


mate in its investigation of citv CON
tracts. So'i-
information continues to pour into
the District Attorneys office In the
mass Of signed and anonymous letters
Mr.. Whitman finds ample work for =
large staff of investigators-other than
policemen- but he is handicapped by
Mr.. Whitman does not plan to take
advantage of the use of private f,,nds
to carry on the investigation II he
hnds that the city officials will NOT
give him the proper support he viii
appeal to Albany. He may in the mean
time use the $4,000 given to him bv
Edward Hatch jr., but on the under.
standing that the money will be repaid
as soon as the investigation receives
proper official backing.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Our rLips Are Sealed

You would be offended if we
told you the actual facts about
disease transmission by rodents
and verYnin.
You would feel that our only
motive was that of self interest.
So we can only say that at
little expense we truly and
surely destroy pests that come
into your home, making it sweet
and clean, healthful and safe.
Call upon US if you wish au-
thoritative advice or assistance.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Dry Agent Slain in Battle
Two Injured, Three Missing,
When Moonshiners Resist Raid

FLORENCE, Ala, Jan. %. - Don
Stephenson, of Sheffield, prohibition en-
forcement officer, was killed, two other
members of the force were seriously
wounded and three are missing as a re-
suit Of battle to-day with alleged
moonshiners on the Tennessee River in
Colbert County. One Of the wounded
men il expected to die. Details are
lacking.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Ex.Kaiserin's Pastor Called

DOORN, Holland, Jan 22.-The Rev.
DR.. Ernest Won Dryander, Berlin pas
tor of the former German Empress.
has again been called to Doom and
arrived here to-day The condition Of
Augusta Victoria, who is suffering
another of her heart attacks, remains
critical
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Girl Attempts Suicide in Church

Hary Weary, twenty-five years old,
y zos West Sixty-seventh Street, was
lsand unconscious last night in the
ssssioule Of Holy Trinity Roman Cath
sac church, POS West Eighty-second
street., from the effects Of iodine which
sas Rad taken in an effort TO end her
sis. She vas taken 70 Knickerbocker
nospitaL She refused TO say why she
ssd taken poison Her recovery Is ex-
vscted
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Hatch Check to Whitman
Unsolicited, He Explains
Merchant Says He Supplied
Fund Because He Thinks the
Inquirv Should Be Pressed

Edward Hatch jr.. chairman of the
Merchants Associaxon's committee on
pollution, said yesterday he had ten
dered his check for $4,000 to Charles
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
Backs
Whitmanin
Graft Inquiry

Continued from page sns>
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23

Neglgees 6 Tea Gowns
Formerly up to 1900 1880
Formerly up to 900 $500
Formerly up to $500 $500
Formerly up to 5000 $500
Formerly up to 295.OO $500
Many executed in our own private work
rooms-in velvet, Georgette, brocade,
chiffon or silver cloth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-11-27

berries and fruits. The slip-over
sweater and corresponding felt hat
will be worn q great deal with the
tweed suit
This outfit 10 particularly we'll
suited to the girl who INDUCES in
active outdoor sports. Tho coat
may DO abandoned during the game
II It becomes too warm. and the
sweater. while. not too heavy. 10 of
sufficient warmth to be comfortable.
A SIDE from the tweed suit there
is always the attractive Jersey or
serge morning dress with dainty col
lars and cuffs. And II ono II motor
ing tho polo or the cape coat II the
thing to wear over the morning
dress
saw some very sporty cape coats
at Madame Ash's shop, on Conneo-
ticut avenue. Ono was in q largo
check of two tones of brown and
was Tined and be:ted. A long cape
fell over tho shoulders and the ef-
feet was very smart Another fabric
used to n great extent on the
heavy top coats is camel's hair. Its
main asset IL it, soft texture, which
has lasting qualities. .--
DIDING 10 one of the popular
sports, and tho sunny after
moons and the beauty Of tho park
bring forth many Of tho younger set
to tho bride paths. Fashion has
also turned her thoughts to the rid
ing habit and effects q change In
this a. in the other outfits Of the
debutante's wardrobe.
Tho fabric Of the moment Is
covert cloth and tho popular model
IL the unbelted. fitted coat also
mannishly tailored Taking the
lead In headgear f. the trioorn
shape Of hatters plush. and the soft
felt hat runs q close second. There
Is a prevailing tendency to intro
duce some brilliant color to tho rid
ing habit this season and this is
accomplished by tho vest, which
usually comes In bright red or
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-11-27

w HAT are those mystery
" sketches that N. BRAND.
the French prime minister.
draws 20 rapidly during debates in
the French Chamberf
He never By any chance allows
them to b seen BY anyone. AZ soon
~ one IL finished he tears It into
the smallest shreds and scatterS
them on the floor.
Various are the theories advanced.
Someone who claims to have psspsd
over his shoulder told me that they
were maps Of Upper silesia. Another,
however. declared that they were
the heads Of pretty womsni
NINE. YvONNE BROTHER,
Who u playing in Nausican.
hspt . group of actors and actresses
GUESSING mrrily Tor quite . long
whifs the other evening when she
asked them to name q present she
had just rsos1vsd-
Ring. nscklana. motor or, furs,
country HOUSE. . babyf No. nothing
- ordinary. she declared. Then she
told them with . laugh. II was g.
Dutch chsssa
Some admirsr In Holland. It seems,
had rached his brains for q really
elegant gift. and In triumph fixed on
ne cheese. II was . huge cheese,
TO, Nine. Brother tells me, and
win keep her household in this
nourishins edible for . long time.
THH pct dog cr.ss seems to have
re-establshsd itSslf with q
vsngsancs among P.risaan bssut1ss.
The darling nowadays accom-
paniss tn nistrsas to the f.shion-
able restaurants. The other night I
noticed . fA1r Par1dsnns feeding the
Pct psrchsd on her lap from her
own plate. The fork carried NOR
ssls to her own mouth. and the dog's
alternately.
6omettmas ths doggy has . plnos
laid for II with ssrvitsts complies
and partakes Of all the courses
snoept tho ioea-
HUGE fortunes Are offsn made
IN . WY shert time over sud
den whims Of feminine fashion.
Take the case Of tho present rage
for monkey fur. II commenced last
winter season IN . moderate way.
but curriers' in Paris looked ahead
and bought largo stocks Of it-and
bought It cheaply.
This season. when nearly sv~y
woman has q garment trimmed with