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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-26
Desert TER
OF: BABY
TILTED
Torn by Mother-IoVe to See
Her Offspring, Girl
Surrenders.

The strings Of a mothers love
for her baby pulled taut today
and the mother grimly faced the
consequences Of abandoning her
Iove-chiId to get it back.
For five interminable days and
nights the mother, unwed and
Tilted ~ her clandestine lover,
braved the tortues Of uncertainty
as to the baby's welfare. Then
she gave in. Maternal instinct
came to the fore and she de-
cided to risk possible imprison-
ment and certain notoriety to get
the child.
Plays With Baby.
A few minutes after Nellie
Blanche Plymale, also known as
MRS. Harry Jones" and Mrs.
Nellie Smith," had been taken to
the House OF Detention on a war.
rant charging her with abandoning
her child, she asked Lieut.. Nina
Van Wrinkle to have the infant
brought to her. She cuddled and
crooned nanny" songs to her
hearts content, and then the blue
eyed baby. whose rightful name
is Ralph-it has no family name
was taken away from her. Better
treatment can be given it at the
home where the Board OF Chill.
drens' Guardians has placed ii
temporarily.
The beautiful mother breathed a
sigh Of relief. At least her troubles
were nearing a solution. Though
the father, whom she has named
and who she says Tilted her when
1t was discovered that she was to
become a mother, has refused to
marry her and give the three
month-old baby a name, she as.
serted her independence of him.
She said that she would 20 to
work-maybe at her old tob. which
paid her SIG a week-to support
her baby properly.
Ever since Miss Plynale left
her illegitimate offspring in room
TO at the New Willard Hotel, the
police have relentlessly pursued
her. They found out that she
had been at the Columbia Hos
pital, where the infant was born
June 26, under the name of Mrs.
Nellie Smith. Tho next trace of
her was at I4ynchburg, Va, to
which place the search was pointed
when a blOtter with the word
"Lynchburg" on it's surface was
found in the room at the hotel.
She was traced to Annapolis and
then to Lynchburg and the police
were ever getting hotter on her
trail. This morning the chase was
stopped abruptly when the mother
telephoned from her room at the
Washington Hotel and asked the
police to come and get her. She
was registered with another wo-
man, said to be strikiEgly hand
some, whose identity the police
have refused to reveal.
Tells of Wanderings.
The story of how the expectant
mother came to this city from
Lynchburg. June 20. with only $50,
and how she rented a room mere
until she was taken to the hospital,
was told by her to Detective Sere-
eants O'Brien and Livingston. She
told them how she had left the hos
pital after a twenty-day stay there,
and she informed them that she had
been so destitute that she had cent
ed a room from a negress named
Lizzie Tyler, at 1919 Twenty-third
street northwest.
On the evening Of July 20 she told
of having taken a taxi to the Will
lard Hotel. accompanied by nr
mysterious companion. She left the
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At TORNEYS.
OFFER To
WAIVE
JURY
nRRARR
States Attorney Win Probe
Charge Defendant Is Drug
Addict.
By VINCENT r. CALLAHAN,

By VINCENT r. CALLAHAN,
Washington Times Staff Correspondent.
FREDERICK, Md, July 26.--
Benjamin Evard Kepner, archi-
tect, locked up In the city jail
here for the murder of his wife,
will be placed on trial In the
circuit court here Tuesday morn
ing, August z.
In the meantime, States Attor-
ney Aaron R. Anders, aided by
Charles Kahler, Baltimore lieu
tenant of detectives, will investi-
gate persistent rumors in Fred
erick that the accused man is a
dope addict.
81 have heard these rumors
from many person and there
may be something to this report"
said Anders. CAT any rate, I
intend to make a thorough inves-
tigation."
Expects Confession.
The first intimation that Kepner
was alleged to be addicted to drugs
came from Miss Eleanor Houck, his
sister-in-law.
HE has been taking something,
am sure" she told the authorities.
HE has the look Of a man who is
using dope. think that after he is
in jail for a while and begins to
crave for drugs he will confess to
numbering my sister"
Kepner several times has been
questioned regarding his use Of dope.
He admitted that he had taken small
doses to relieve the pains Of an
aching tooth with which he had
been suffering.
On the day Of the murder OF his
wife Kepner went to Baltimore and
a dentist in that city lanced one OF
his gums, giving him an injection
to prevent pain. Kepner returned
to Frederick about noon, and four
hours later the body Of his wife was
found, q bullet wound through her
head.
Drinking Whiskey, Alleged.
'Kepner may be taking dope and
say he is doing it for his TOOTH"
States Attorney Anders said. ''I
am going to find out for sure Just
what he has been taking and why.
know he has been drinking
whiskey."
From his cell today Kepner talked
with newspaper reporters.
my conscience is clear" he told
them. Before God, as my judge,
I am innocent Of this horrible crime,
and I am confident that man, too,
will judge me so before two weeks
have expired. He who saved the
world will not see Justice miscarry."
The date for Kepner's trial was
set today at a conference between
Judges Hammond Urner and Glen
H. Worthington States Attorney
Anders and Attorneys Leo Vein.
berg and Guy X. Motter, the last
two representing Kepner. Judge
Edward G. Peter, of Rockville. was
called on the telephone and
in the date.
Attorneys for both sides told the
court that If something unforeseen
happened they would like the court
to consider another date. The court
that it would.
= Would Waive Jury Trial.
Through his attorney, Kepner to-
dav formally announced to the court
that he wished to waive a Jury trial
and let the three judges, Urner,
and Peter, sit as the
Judge and jury of both law and
facts. a
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By s. D. WEYER,
International News Service.
o,.VSv~ TnIron A aAsovn

Berlin Takes Action.
BERLIN, July 26.-"Verboten''
was the stern warning issued by
the government today to both the
monarchists and communists to
prevent any kind of demonstra-
lions in connection with the ninth
anniversary of mobilization for
the great war. Both sides had
prepared for activities, the com
munists to protest against future
wars and the monarchists to at
tempt to increase the spirit OF
nationalism.
Eventful Week.
It was expected that the present
week would prove the supreme test
of strength between the rival forces
violent in tone as usual, evidently
It put the "verboten" sign upon all
open air gatherings - both mass
meetings and parades. The com
munist newspaper Rote Fahne, In
defiance of the Government
orders, urged all radical socialists
to come to Berlin to observe
fascist day"
The Rote Fahne was not as
violent in tone as usual evidently
fearing suppression by the Govern.
ment if it exceeded the bonds.
However, it went as far as It
could in the way of suggestion to
stir up the masses to revolt. In a
yelled manner the people were urged
to go to Potsdam on Sunday to
Smoke out the remnants of mon.
archism and militarism from its
stronghold"
1t is feared that, II Red violence
should break out. a slaughter OF
unprecedented proportions will fol
low. That the communists are out
for blood was indicated at Frank
furt Monday when Public Prosecutor
Haas was seized and dragged
through the streets, sustaining
injuries which resulted In his death.
1t is reported that the Reds have
taken oath to kill all the old army
chiefs and monarchist leaders once
they go upon the warpath actively.
The disturbance at Frankfurt is
only a single indication of what
is happening in Germany and of
what is threatened.
Opposite to the communists and
socialists are the German fascist.
They are Just as bitter and as well
(Contint I'D on Page 2, Column a.
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ideas for Inferior Decora ting''-AuR.
LIST Issue Of Vogue Ont Todax.-AdN-
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FIGHT ON WOOD, NOT j. S,
QUEzON DECLARES
TIMES STAFF PHOTO
BY ROBERT LYONS,
International News Service.

MANILA, P. l., July 26-The fight being waged against
Governor General Leonard Wood against Wood and not
against the United States Manuel Quezon, Philippine Senate
and head of the dominant political party emphatica
declared in exclusive interview with International News
Service.
against any governor general since the naming of
William H. Taft the first civil governor Of the islands,
Quezon declared in outlining the stand he and his associates
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-26
French and Belgians
Lift Blockade of
Occupied Germany
BY International News Service

LONDON, July 26.-The French
and Belgians announce that the
blockade of the occupied areas Of
Germany has been raised, said a
news agency dispatch from Berlin
today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-26

Ward Indicted
For Staying
of Peters

BY International News Service.
WHITE PLAINS, July 26.
Walter s. Ward, son Of the
millionaire baker, was today
.re-indicted for the Staying Of
Clarence Peters, former ma
rine, whose body was found
on the Kenisco reservoir
road . year ago last May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
FIRM, BUT BROADMINDED,
SAYS SENATOR SIMMONS
Believes Dead President Will Fill
High Place in Future
History.
By the Associated Press.

NEWBERN. y. C.. August 4-De-
claring that all will recognize il as
a national misfortune" Senator F. NJ
summons of North Carolina yesterday
issued statement expressing his sor-
u. Harding. Following is the state
ment:
president Harding was a man of
charming personality and engaging
manner. While of strong and virile
intellectuality. his nature was essen
TALLY kind and gentle
He was one of the most democratic
and approachable men 1 have met in
nigh public station; his predictions
and convictions were strong, but not
obstinate or unyielding. and he well
coined free and frank interchange of
views and opinions. His ideals were
nigh and purposes and aspirations un-
selfish and patriotic.
kind-hearted and trustful in his
dealings with his friends and the
public, he instinctively sought to do
what he conceived to be right and
just.
II think all will agree that there
was notable development in his
naturally strong and virile mind and
personality during his tenure as Pres
ident, and I believe history. will ac-
cord him creditable rank among the
many distinguished men who have
preceded him in the executive office.
Irrespective of party. good men and
women throughout the land will
mourn his untimely death and recog-
nize it as national misfortune"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
NEW ORLEANS VICTORY
RECALLED IN NOVENA
Ursuline Nuns Start Service in
Honor of Our Lady of
Prompt Help.

The Crsuline nuns have establish
ed. at the sanction OF Archbishop
Curley. Shrine Of Our Lady of
Prompt Help at their convent. 5l9 14th
street northwest The nuns are to
hold public novena. beginning next
Friday at I pm. and closing August
Is, the feast Of the Assumption. Bene-
diction every evening at o'clock.
This devotion is peculiar to the
Ursultne order and dates from the
time of the French revolution. 1t
was introduced into this country early
in the eighteenth century by the ur-
sulines Of New Orleans.
AZ the time of the battle of New Or
l@ans. in 1915, Gen. jackson, with an
al-ny OF only 5000. faced a British force
li.ot0 strong. The people of New
Orleans repaired to the CrSuline con-
vent and iinpiored the aid OF Our Lady
of Prompt Help. Twenty five minutes
after there were 5000 British slain
loss of only seven men. The gem
eral himself spoke OF it as being
truly miraculous.
Those wishing to participate in this
noNena need only mail their petitions
10 b19 4th street northwest, where
they Will be placed at the shrine
Leaflets and prayers of the devotion
Will be mailed TO any one upon re-
quest. Lights will be burned at the
shrine throughout the novena. All
VINO wish may attend the noyena.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
PLAN BENED|CT|NE
MONASTERY HERE
Building to Be Erected at
Catholic University-Party
to Study Abroad.

"A Benedictine monastery is 10 be
established at Catholic University,
where members of it's community will
devote themselves to scientific re-
search. This announcement was
made last night when plans for the
erection of the building were revealed
by Rev. DIR. Thomas " Moore, pro-
lessor of psychology at the univer-
slty.
DR.. Moore is to leave for Scotland
within the next ten days to enter a
novitiate preparatory to founding the
abbey here. He will be accompanied
by Rev. DR.. Francis ]. Walsh, pro-
fessor of psychology at St Marys
Theological Seminary, Cincinnati;
Rev. John B. Diman, convert from
me Anglican church. and Dom Bene-
dlct Brosnahan, a Benedictine monk
OF Downslde Abbey. who has been
SNruayins at Catholic University.
men the party reaches st. Benedict's
Abbey, Fort Augustus. Scotland. Dr.
Baldwin, Instructor of history at Har-
ward University, who also will enter
the noVitiate, and Rev. DR.. John E.
Haidl. who has been studying at the
University of Cincinnati, will join it.
According to the present plans the
monastery will be the usual Benedic-
tine monastery, except that many of
the members of its religious com
munity will devote all of their time
between the hours of prayers to
scientific research for the benefit of
humanity.
The first impetus to the monastery
VIII be given by the six returning
graduates of the novitiate. The grad
uate novices will continue the reli-
gfous study in the monastery, as the
Eenedlctine order permits it's students
&c pursue studies in a monastery.
rather than seminary. These men,
each interested in a particular branch
OF scientific research, will Law the
ground work of what it is hoped, will
spring into great humanitarian in
stitution.
Dr. Moore. who is widely known for
fis psychological studies. stated last
night that his personal efforts in the
new monastery will be bent in the
study of mental problems of children.
rms has been his particular study for
many years. The other members of
the novitiate band will devote Them
selves to other branches of psycho-
logical and physiological study.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
CAPITAL CHURCHES !
ARRANGE TRIBUTES
Many Services Planned To-:
morrow and While Body
Rests Here.

Mournful tribute to President Hard
ing will be paid in the churches or
the National Capital tomorrow and
during the days until the body is laid
to rest in the cemetery at Marion,
Ohio, his home
President and Mrs. Harding were de-
vout church members. on the many
trips the executive has been out OF
Washington. away from his own, Cal
vary Baptist Church, he has always
made it point to attend some church
on Sundays
At Calvary Baptist Church. of
which Rev. DIR. w. S. Abernethy is
pastor, the pew that has been occu-
pied by President and Mrs Harding
has been draped in mourning and
large wreath of flowers placed on it,
Rev. DIR. A. Freeman Anderson. as
sistant pastor of the church, who has
been conducting the regular services
during the absence of DIR. Abernethy
In Europe, has arranged for special
memorial services tomorrow. The
services at i I'm. are to be broad
cast from WCAP station of the Chesa
peake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany on 18th street.
Rev. DIR. Jason Noble Pierce. pastor
of First Congregational Church, is 10
preach a special sermon on Lessons
Learned from the Life of President
Harding" at the pm. service. This
also Will be broadcast from WCAP
station.
Churches of all denominations will
pay memorial tribute TO Mr.. Harding
tomorrow and some have arranged
short prayer services daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
CHURCH OF INCARNATION
CLOSED FOR DECORATION
Walls and Furniture to Be Rein
ished-Notabl Windows
Are Reloaded.

The Church of Incarnation, 18th
and y streets northwest, will be
closed during the month of August
in order that extensive improvements
may be made to the interior. The
walls will be redecorated and the
mahogany and walnut furniture re
finished. The eight stained glass
windows, which were all made in
Europe a number of years ago and
lea, have recently been reloaded.
The church has long attracted the
attention of artists because of its
unusual paintings and woodcarvings
the work of the artist priest, the
Rev. Johannes Adam Oertel, who was
born one hundred years ago in Ba-
varia. The Rev. DR.. George w. Atkin-
son, rector OF the church, will return
to the city in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
DIED SEEKING MEANS
TO HELP, SAYS BORAH
idaho Senator Pays Tribute to
President in Opening
Address.

By the Associated Press
WINCHESTER, Idaho. August A.
Senator William E. Borah, opening an
address here yesterday afternoon.
spoke as follows of the death OF
President Harding:
We meet under unexpected and
distressing conditions. The chief
magistrate of the nation has gone TO
the region from whose bourne no
traveller returns. He was stricken
in the midst of his people. He was
called at a time when he was min
Cling with those over whom he had
been called to govern and at time
when he was anxiously studying their
problems, hopeful of finding ways by
which TO relieve their economic bur
Gens.
The nation is bowed in grief.
This is not the time nor is the
occasion appropriate to place an esti-
mate upon the public life and services
of the deceased. At some other time
those fitted for the task will recount
his public services and pay just trib-
ute to his great virtues"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
LIFE EXAMPLE FOR ALL,
SAYS GOV. AL SMITH
New York Executive Believes Fu-
ture Generations Will Model
After Him.
By the Associated Press.

ALBANY, y. Y. August 4-GoN.
Smith, in a proclamation today, paid
tribute to President Harding. and di
rected that the flags on all public
buildings in the state be displayed at
Ealfstaff. The proclamation follows:
The nation with deep feeling of
sorrow learns of the loss of it's
President, Warren Gamaliel Harding.
He gave to the great office all his
strength and energy, and his love of
and devotion to his wife. as we'll as
his sense of satisfaction and the just
pride of his father in sons achieve
ments will always remain noble les
son and example for the present as,
well as for generations to come.
almighty God is alI-wise and all
just. He has showered His blessings.
upon this country without reserve
and the American people grieved at.
heart bow before Him TO say, Thy
will be done on earth as it is in
heaven
Let us ask that in His infinite
mercy He may continue His watchful
care over this great country: that He
may bring solace and comfort to the
bereaved wife and family and that
He may give wisdom and strength TO
Calvin Coolidge, so suddenly called.
upon to assume a great responsible
ity."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
SOME DOUBTS FELT
ON CHURCH UNION
Some Southern Methodist Pastors
Uncertain of Benefits From
Uniting.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, August 4.-Some diff
ference of opinion as to the advisa-
bility of a merger Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church and the Methodist
Episcopal Church South Is manifest
between c!ergymen of the two denom-
nations in Baltimore
Ministers of the northern church
the stronger of the two, express
pleasure at prospective union
Southern ministers, however. seem
doubtful.
Rev. DR. Morris E. Swartz. secretary
of the Washington area of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, says he Is
happy at the thought. He believes it
would require time. but does not fear
any great difference.
Rev DIR. w. A. Haggerty, pastor of
the East Baltimore Station Methodist
Episcopal Church. said: II think 1t
would be a great thing. 1t is bound
to come. although certainly not with
in the next two years. l have found
the majority of clergymcn and lay
men of both denominations are heart
lily in favor of it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
BLIGHT TO TEACH.
Will Take Charge of Mems Bible
Glass Here.

The mems class OF Calvary NJ. L.
Church, Columbia road between l4th
and 18th streets, will have as it's
teacher Reyuold + Blight, editor and
director of the Scottish Rite Clip
Service, tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Blight. known as the Little
Orator of the West" has had wide
experience i'll religious work. For
fifteen years he regularly addressed
the largest independent religious
audience in the west, with 200 to
1,590 in attendance every Sunday.
These lectures We're delivered in the
Church of the People. Los Angeles.
All men are invited to the service at
Q 80 o'clock. closing at 10 80. George
Herold Miller will sing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
Ex-Presidents
Send Sympathy
ToMrs. Harding
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. August a.
Woodrow Wilson and William
Howard Taft, both former Presi-
dents of the United States, Joined
with thousands of Americans and
other peoples of the world in ex-
tending their sympathies to Mrs.
Harding in the hour of her great
grief.
Allow me to express my pro-
found sympathy" Mr.. Wilson said
in his message. II deplore with
all my heart the loss which the
nation has sustained"
Mrs. Taft and l send to you
our deep personal sympathy in
your great sorrow which we
share" said the Chief Justice
Our hearts go out to you in this
hour of your inestimable loss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
MISSION DATES SET.
Parishes Work for Increase of
Members Spiritual Blessings.

During the month of September. the
parishes of st. Thomas Croome, Md.
and the Incarnation. Brandywine. are
to hold missions for increase of
spiritual blessings The Rev. Percy
c. Weber. formerly missionary in
India, will conduct the services.
The mission at St. Thomas, will be
from September 16 to September %.
The mission at the Incarnation Will
begin Immediately at the conclusion
of that at St. Thomas, Sunday. Sep
TENDER 20. and will continue until
Sentember 30
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Harding's Church Here to Honor
Memory.

The services to be conducted by Rev
DR.. a. Freeman Anderson. associate
pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. at IL
a. m. and pm. tomorrow will be in the
nature of a memorial for President
church.
Rev. DIR. Jason Noble Pierce. pastor
of First Congregational Church. is to
teach the Burial Bible class in the
Rialto Theater at $50 am. tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
MEMORIAL TO PRESIDENT.
Noon Prayer Daily to Follow
Chimes at Local Church.

Until the day set for the funeral
of President Harding there Will be
short service of prayer and memo
rial every day. following the ringing
of the chimes at noon, at the Church
of the Epiphany.
The holy communion will be cele-
brated at the church tomorrow at 8
and IL am. The preacher at IL am
Will be Rev. Middleton S. Barnwell
of Birmingham. Ala.
The Young Peoples Society will
hold it's regular meeting at $3.50 pm
The preacher at the evening service
at o'clock will be Rev. Raymond
L. Wolyen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
DATED FOR CAMP MEETING
McKendree Methodist Pastor to
Preach at Asbury Park. N. ].

Rev. DR. Charles A Shreve. pastor
OF the Mckendree Methodist Church, \
Massachusetts avenue near 9th street
northwest, has been selected by
Bishop Berry of the Philadelphia
area Methodist Church to deliver sew
eral sermons at the Methodist camp
meeting now being held at Asbury
Park. y. J. DIR. Shreve is expected to
preach during the last few days of
this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
PASTOR ON VACATION.
Rev. E. L. Kremreig Will Fill
Pulpit.

Rev. DR.. Henry Allen Topper. pas
tor of the First Baptist Church. 10th
and o streets. has gone on his vaca-
ton. and the pulpit will be filled to-
morrow by Rev. L. L. krem-eig. pas
tor of the Bethel Memorial Baptist
Church, Denver. Col. both morning
and evening. The Thursday prayer
meeting. August 3, Will be led by
Prof. Long.