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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
8 DIE HERE BY
VIOLENCE IN
.7DAFs
Two Are Shot, Three Killed IN
Traffic and Two Take
Own Lives

During the two days starting at
s o'clock Friday night, there were,
in Washington, two men and a
woman were shot to death, one at.
tempted suicide and four serious as.
saults.
Friday night Doctor william A.
Pethel, colored, 1904 Ninth street
northwest, was killed when hit by
an auto at Thirteenth and u
streets. The same night, Hugh
Boyd, 1903 Chaplin street was
killed when hit by a street car at
Twelfth and u streets.
Noble Gales, colored, 734 Balls
court northwest, was shot late that
night, and died the next day in
Casualty Hospital. The shooting
took place at 20 Dingman place.
Saturday morning, Frank Span.
panto, sos Lamont street north
west, was killed when truck In
which he was riding colIided with
another truck at Fifteenth and
Harvard streets northwest. He
died In Garfield Hospital.
AuAcu IN mum Cn09es
Saturday afternoon Joseph N.
Powell, colored, las T street north
west, was run down by LIQUOR
laden car speeding at fifty miles
an hour UP New Jersey avenue in
an attempt to get away from the
cops. He died in Sibley Hospital.
About the same time Saturday
afternoon, Ernest Clancy 81 New
York avenue northwest, was shot
ard killed by Harry r. Rosenberg,
S14 K street northwest, and Clancy's
companion, Vernon s. Storey, 30s5
First street northwest, was seriously
wounded by another shot form the
same gun.
Lucinda Monroe, colored, 1885 Dix
street northeast, died In Casualty
Hospital today from wounds alleged
to have been received when she was
shot by her husband in their home
last night. Her husband escaped
after the shooting but was later
caught by headquarters detectives,
He Is being held at the Eleventh
precinct, where q charge will be
made against him later today.
Following q report Saturday that
o woman's coat and pocketbook had
been found near the river Harbor
precinct police dragged the rivsr
and found the body Of Hattie Butler.
cclored, 917 Fourth street north
west. Coroner hewitt certified sui.
eide.
Adam Weigand, 1905 Vermont ave.
nue. northwest, committed suicide at
his home bySshooting himself throuEh
the mouth. The bullet lodged in
the back Of his head. causing In
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
WAR Ne D
AIM Of
STUDY
Development There by Mill
tary Authorities Possible II
New Conflict Looms

Development Of water power at
Great Falls is now being consid-
cred as q potentiality Of the near
future, in q survey being made by
the engineer corps Of the army.
The survey is being made to
determine the present waterpower
resources Of the country that could
be used in event of war and the
resources which may be developed
at points near great manufactur-
ing centers.
War Supply.
There Is no intimation that the
War Department or any branch Of
the Government will seek either
Government development or opera.
ton at Great Falls. but its develop
ment either by Federal appropria-
ton or private resources IL con.
templated in the survey.
Great Falls would furnish q sup
ply Of power for war purposes at a
strategic point.
Short During War.
During the world war there was
heavy demand for power for war
purposes, and 1t was discovered that
the countryYa1ad only a small frac.
ton Of the power required for the
manufacture Of munitions and raw
materials. A crisis was averted by
the adoption Of emergency measures,
but the engineer corps decided that
in the future 1t would not be
caught mapping and that II would
be in possession Of exact informa.
ton on the amount of waterpower
resources that could be diverted to
war purposes II : another crisis
came.
Government development at Muscle
Shoals was undertaken in pursuance
Of this development policy. The
WIS passed by Congress within two
years after the war ended, 80 that
private capital would be given in
ducements to, enter upon water
power exploitation.
Plan Seen Feasible.
Several Investigations have shown
the War Department. that the de.
velopnlent Of water power at Great
Falls is entirely feasible. These re-
ports have been sent to Congress,
hut appropriations for the develop
nent Of the project has been blocked.
Nothing has ever been done in the
way OF making Great Falls a reality.
SENATOR Norris has persistently
pressed the issue IN the Senate. and
about a year ago persuaded the
Senate to appropriate $4,000 FOR
the preparation of development plans.
The item, however, was stricken out
in conference.
|. II the War Department should 60
before Congress and emphasize the
strategic value Of development at
Great Falls, q new momentum would
be given to the project which has
Keen hanging fire for nearly twenty
years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
MISSING D. c. EDITOR
STOPPED IN CHICAGO

Z ]. q. Luvalle, former city editor
Of The Washington Tribune, who
nlysteriously disappeared October
IL, has been located in Chicago, ac-
cording to letter from Luvalle's
sister, recently received by Mrs. Lu.
vale.
Luvalle's sister states that the
editor spent three days in Chicago
where she lives. about a week ago,
but that he has since disappeared
saying that. he was going home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
PARENTS FAIL
IN SEARCH
FOR BOY
John Thyrman Reeves, Mary.
land Youth, Last Seen
at School

Frantic parents Of thirteen.year.
old John Thyrman Reeves, who has
been missing from his home, 127
Hurley street. Colman-Manor. Nd,
since last Wednesday today en-.
listed The Washington Times Blu.
reau OF Missing Persons to aid
them in their search for the lad.
Having never given any evidence
that he was dissatisfied with his
home life, the parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. J. Reeves. fear that he
may have come to harm.
when last seen, the boy was at
the Brentwood School, Mt. Rainier.
ana wore q white shirt, red sweater.
brown knit cap, white tennis shoes
and blue trousers.
The lad Is, described as being
four feet two inches. weighing SO
pounds, having brown hair. a large
scare on his head above the temple.
deep-set and large eyes, rather
wide mouth and prominent teeth.
It Ii said that he was unusually
bright for his age.
Information which might lead to
the boys recovery IL anxiously
awaited by the boys mother, who
IL said to be in q grave physical
condition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
APPLIED CHRISTIANITY
URGED BY BISHOP

That a closer. practical applica-
ton Of Christian principals in polit.
ical, industrial and social life win
aid the colored citizens Of America
more than any other force was the
declaration Of Bishop John Hurst,
of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, to a large crowd at the
vesper services held in the Rankin
Memorial Chapel at Howard Uni
versity yesterday afternoon.
Bishop Hurst, considered one of
the strongest men In his church,
was for many years a resident OF
Washington, and worked zealously
in many Of the colored civic or
CARNATIONS here. He was a former
secretary to the Haitian legation
here and IL now serving as q trus-
toe Of Howard University.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
HALL
CITY, HIS
PROPOSAL
beer Commissioner Bell
lIains Plan for Reservoir
phen 1t Is Abandoned

lpr ]. Franklin Bell. engineer
ssioner, is considering plans
model Brightwood reservoir.
nth and Kennedy streets
vest, into a municipal assem-.
believes the two reservoir
land the acreage Of land sur.
ng them can be covered and
IAN indoor athletic hall.
ban picture a. large assembly
the city could have swim.
POOLS. basketball courts, hockey
and roller skating Kinks, /"
Bell explained. He also said
indoor baseball and tennis
be provided.
hshington has sufficient sum-
ports" he ADDED, ''but Ii lack.
winter athletic activities ana
hall, I believe, would be
kr Bell said ne did not favor
Vkggestion Of r.. s. Garland.
lntendent Of the water depart.
that the reservoir be turned
stadium. n think we could
bore use out Of It by develop
Z into q center Tor winter
ics," he said. u
pointed out that for q large
Nm. nearby railroad and other
ROrtation facilities would be
NJ He also said that II would
IN use every day like an
bly, hall would be.
n reservoir will be abandoned
the 100000 water project,
hinder way, il completed in
bor Bell said that such an as.
W hall as might Be erected
was being successfully oper.
b Chicago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
70 MEET WITH A. A. A

The Chamber Of Commerce com.
mittee on fire and police protection
and public safety has accepted the
invitation Of the American Auto.
mobile Association to attend a
luncheon conference on traffic
problems Wednesday at 1880 at
the Hotel Martinique.
Use OF plain clothes traffic spies"
win be among the various phnses
Of the traffic situation discussed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
SALVATION ARMY ASKS
FOR cHIkDREN'S CLOTHES

Brigadier John T. Sparkle, Of the
social service department of the
Salvation Army, is trying to supply
about 500 poor children in Washing.
ton with shoes ana outer garments.
During the past two weeks, the army
officials have been, flooded with ap.
peals OF this nature and through the
assistance Of the people of Washing
ton, hope to fill all of them.
Anything in the line Of children's
apparel will be welcome. Old shoes,
underwear, stockings and outer gar
rnents are badly needed A force Of
workers at the industrial home will
renovate and repair these articles
and turn them over to the needy
youngsters. A telephone call to
Main SO23 will bring one Of the army
wagons to receive your contribu-
tons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
e"PARKING" SALE CASE

Nick Ioanou, who was arrested
Saturday by Policeman Jenkins, Of
the Eighth precinct. on charges Of
obtaining money under false pre-
fences from his fellow scJintrymen.
waived the preliminary hearings
before Judge Mcmahon today In
Police Court and was held for the
action Of the grand jury. Bond
was renewed.
Complaining witnesses say that
Ioanau sold them parking privileges
on Eleventh street near F and g
streets, for their fruit carts. He
IL said to have represented himself
as q Government agent in the
swindIe. which Is said to have
yielded him over $500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
FINED SIS FOR HITTING
WOMAN ON STREET CAR

Charged with striking white
woman in the face because she
would not move over and share
her seat with him in q street car,
Walter Hayes, colored, was fined
SIS in Police Court today by Judge
Mcmahon.
The complaining witness, Olive
Densmore. said she was sitting on
a seat with a baby when the de.
PENDANT crowded her on the seat.
Upon her complaint she said, Hayes
struck her. Hayes said It was an
accident caused by a sudden swerv.
ing Of the car.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03

~ - ~ BILL Pr
sPARKLETs.


Many men are perfectly wiling 70
forget their troubles but 81 the name
Hme they find It lmponsbiIo to pay
them alimonyl
When fellow makes ''hit'' there
y generally lGiser involved In the
case.
Wise. William aayBs There are ale
wayU two unGnistalEable signs Of spring
apple blossoms and "appie saucel"
The fellow who deserves credit gen.
orally pays cash.
Some eutoistn seem 70 prefer DoIN0
time 70 taking III
A prominent lecturer says that
women have ne sense OF humor. Non.
sense, some OF them appreciate good
Jokes 20 much. ~ fact. that they
An old adage has Il that Figures
don't ue." IN that event we may
safely say that Mr.. Ziegfeid q strict
sadherent Ot the truth!
A pugiliSt who was married recently
ID reported to be also preparing far
OTHER big fights which are 10 take
place Ia the near futprel
JOE H. HOLMAN.
------<D 4 49,
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slant death. He Is believed to ha ~
killed himself because OF despond.
ency over III health. His body was
turned over to q brother, Frank A..
Weigand, 1lI4 Connecticut avenue
northwest.
Twice Attempted Death.
Michael Ford, q discharged sol.
der, attempted suicide twice yes.
terday. according to police, and fail
ed IN both attempts. Early IN the
day he attempted suicide, police
say, by inhaling gas, at his room.
ing house. $40 z street northwest.
Police found the Jet open. Later
he slashed his wrist nine times, and
was found lying In his bed. He
was taken to Emergency hospital
where the wounds were treated. and
later to Walter Reed, where It Is
said he will recover.
Assaults during this priod were
almost too numerous to count. Four
Of them were serious. Police have
made arrests or are looking for
fugitives In about q dozen Of these
cases.
And while the police were busy
yesterday, the fire department re.
Rponded to twenty.slx alarms.
Seventeen Of these were local. the
other were bell alarms. None were
big fires, and the total damage was
small.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
0THERWTsE DADDY IS MENTALLY NORMAL.
PICK YoUR aPIcK. z
] WIFE! COVE QVIcKA
lTYlE HAR0l n fANG

y wa - ~ ~ - = = ~S4N
Iy TO-s.
--ings.
t-handled s.
| I'D to win the fifth race.
do you always ,- on me?
Penn up and lay 'eln down.
sd the night before.
chure no artist can paint.
Iup the dice.
lay school mics.
b -S,
hIar people.
your ~.
les.
bic twist.
Flck papers.
ford.
fay, Iowa Piqua).
IIinny.
lls.
SILICUs.
,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
Al To COP
Plan TO
STAY
Sullivan Defends Use Of Police
in Civilian Clothes Cites
Figures

Motorcycle policemensin civilian
clothes are necessary in Washing
ton to protect the public from
reckless drivers and the police de-
,partment has no thought Of dis
continuing them, Major Daniel
Sullivan, superintendent Of police,
declared today.
He. produced figures showing
that arrests for speeding in Wash
ington have dropped since uni-
formed police were put on the
streets.
Figures Prove Need.
"The figures speak for them:
selves" Major Sullivan said. "They
show that washington motorists
are more careful. The knowledge
that there may be q policeman In
civilian clothes near has had the
desired effect on them"
Major Sullivan declared the de.
partment was not engaged In q.
campaign 70 u1dAS = 8Tc1L nA1AboG
Of arrests for speeding.
I'VE are after the reckless driver
and the law abiding citizen need
have no fear" he said. The men
In civilian clothes were put on the
streets during an emergency. Peo-
pie were being killed and injured
In large numbers and some action
was necessary. We took. we be-
neve, proper action.
III we had sufficient men to
patrol the city properly, we could
discontinue the plainclothes motor
cycle men. But we haven't. It IL
our duty to protect the public and
at this time men in civilian clothes
10 the only effective way.
TO Protect Pedestrians.
Accidents are not frequent In
downtown Washington. They oc-
cur In outlying sections where
reckless motorists violate the reg.
ulations and endanger the life Of
pedestrians and law abiding motor.
lists. They must and viii be pro-
tected."
Major Sullivan pointed out that
only uniformed men are sent out
on motorcycles at night
The figures Of deaths and arrests
follows:
Traffic deaths in May. 1924. s;
1923, Q; June, 1924, 8; 1923, 5; July,
1924, z; 1928. IA; August, 1924, 5;
1898, 10; September, 1924, IL; 1923,
s; October, 1924, I. and 1928, II.
Total for six months this year. May
to October, ~, and corresponding
period last year, 40.
Speedings arrests since plain
clothes policemen were put on
duty: August, last, 6S5 men arrested
by civilian police and $50 by
uniformed men. total 1905; Sep
tember, 3S9 by civilian police and
500 by uniformed men, total, 779;
up to October "a, this year, AIS by
civilian police. 361 by uniformed
men, total 776.
Ernest Smith, Of the American
Automobile Association. has launch.
ed q campaign designed to get the
police department to stop the
practice Of putting men in, civilian
clothes on duty in the streets. He
says survey Of sixty-eight large
cities showed only eight Of them
permitted policemen to go in
civilian clothes on street duty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
THOSE SQUIRRELS IN
REVOLVING CAFES

Casey stood enRapt near nm electric
fan
And watched Its greatly Increasing
And % he gave IL passing scan,
said: "Gclly, I'D hate to be that
H. SMITH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03

Don't 90 around Nth an
other mans aUife unless you
can 90 ten rounds Nth him.
GUS LANGLEY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
sILICIJs.

i Girls, yOM need a skGve,"
80 longer a joke.
be sure, fireme1s SOere
first to roll their hose.
PERCY WERE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03

81 a man Hives beyond his in.
watch the eyebrows HIT;
ne lives cheaply"Oh. what
Inflint!p But should either OF
change their style OF living
ara iTnhecilea. n.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03
yEGETARIAN MENUS.

+ WEGETAR1AN MENUS.
ar Bill: We read that Vsge-
nisns is spreading in large
BIZ the establishment Of
}. HHrrGh!
ave'lI lget ':nuttoIene cutlets,V
ny short ribs Of corn,
bOwer, on the half shell
make us glad we were born.
have . steak Of egg plant,
Plet OF young squash,
tixed pop corn tlemi.taoSe,
oh! bOshl Ohi b0eh!
JIdJAM jim.
~ 49,
lONAH BRIGGS SAYS:
Jonah Stewpacler told mo
Teller who said shellks are /
bunk b all wrong, She says
Is been married to . couple /
Tenn and they amt neither
x mr. board.
MIKE HENRY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03

you make q plunge ana win,
business man; Il you lose,
something entirely different.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-03

PARE TIME PHILOSOPHY.
man runs 4 bucket shop. he's
Iker. Il he merely sells . gold
he's q swindler.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-28

strings, McCarroll 0. B. O., 3os: high team three strings Baraca, 400; high team single, Baraca, 500.
 Individual averages for those having scores of 90 or over are Ras- mussen. 101: Matsen, 95; Corr, 94; Cooney, 94; MiCarroll, 93; Nello, 8; Moffatt, 92: Anthony, 92; McCabe, 92; Wilcox, s2; Hultquiet s2; Hoff- man, o1; Horn, 90; Edgerly, 90.
 Daniel Webster.
 The funeral of Daniel Webster was held from the Congregational church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Samuel A. Fiske of- fciating. During the service Miss Helen Brown, soloist at the church, sang. The pail bearers consisted of nephews and grandchildren of the late representative. There was & large display of floral tributes and burial was in Beckley.
 East BerIia Items
 The cast of characters in the play ," 'S ptC'Shttu at lIl6 At1letlC nall this evening at o'clock is as fol- IoWs' Theodore DeWinks, a young man with fortune. Carl Lund: James Moncastie, an artist of repu- tation. Francis Cobey; Thomas Bull mer Todd, with nIame, Robert Fa- gan; 1mogene TremwelI, third cousin to DeWinks, Bertha Hagen; Annette Golde, an heiress. Dorothy Susen- hime and Marcia Larner a graduate of law school Marjorie DeMore, Dancing will be enjoyed after the entertainment, St. Paul's orchestra furnishing the music. Wednesday evening there will be dancing oly.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. Barton have re- turned to their home in East Or ange, N. J., after spending the past
 (Continued on Page 14)
New Britain herald., 1924-10-28
New Britain Sixth in
 Having Paved Streets

The city of New Britain, fifth largest in the state of Connecticut. stands sixth in a survey of paved streets in this state, with figures for the city of Waterbury not available. Watcrbury's paved streets outnum- her New Britain's, although the yardage was not taken by publish CTS of the 1924 Municipal Index"
 Connecticut cities reported are as follows: Bridgeport, 2,o97, 900 square yards; Hartford. 2,2OS,636 square yards; Manchester. 2,492,410 square yards; Neriden. 1,470.151 square yards; New Britain, 6S7,007 square yards; New Haven, 2,903,02s square cards.
 Types of pavement used here are as follows: Waterbound macadam, including surface treated, 44o.e10 square yards; bituminous macadam, 5,255; asphaltic concrete. 7o.S46 sheet asphalt, e4,272; brick, 9.S65; Portland cement concrete, 29,567: wood block, 7,7S4.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-28
TEMPLATE SHOP TO
 HAVE DEDICATION Construction Co. Will Introduce Latest Addition With Exercises 250 GUESTS ARE EXPECTED 
Bowling League Shows Results Community Club in Kensington Is Up and Going-Favor New Bus Line-Other Items of Interest.

The new template shop at the Berlin Construction Co.,, constructed but a short time ago, will be dedi- cated with appropriate ceremonies on Thursday evening of this week. About 25o guests are expected to at tend the celebration.
 This building, the, latest addition 10 the growing plant of one of Bcr- Inns largest and most prosperous manufactories. is 250 feet long and % feet wide and of ;he latest de- sign. Itwas planned by Charles F. Chase, chief engineer of the com- pany. and was built under his su- .pervision. It will house the tenn plate industry there.
 Extensive plans for this ceIebra- lion have been made by large committee composed of employees of the shop. It will be in the nature of Halloween party on a large scale. A large force of entertain CTS, among them the Serena ders of New Britain, several performers From Hartford and local talent, will be on hand and the customary Hal lowe'en eatablcs and drinkables will be partaken of.
 Mr. Chase will be master of cere- monies and it is expected that all the officials of the Berlin Construc- ton Co. will be present to say a few words regarding the new build ing and hopes for the future.
 Dancing will be enjoyed, foot tin gling being furnished by an orches- tra from Middletown. William Fall lon of New Britain will cater. This will be one of the largest general good times held in Berlin in many years and large force will turn out.
 Favor Rus Line
 The general opinion in Berlin, so far as could be learned today, seems to be to the effect that the new bus line to be insugurated by the Connecticut Co. to replace the troll Icy cars now nservice on the Ber- lin branch, will be satisfactory to all residents.
 It was pointed out by several resi- dents, when interviewed today. that there Is hardly enough travel be- tween Berlin and New Britain dur ing the greater part of the day to warrant the employment of the large trolley cars now in use.
 k-l E., perfect arrangement, it was stated, Is the fact that there will be q transfer necessary at the top of Sand Bank hill. Residents ask why the busses cannot give service from Berlin center to New Britain.
 They also look with favor on the proposal of the Connecticut Com
New Britain herald., 1924-10-28

A match game which should draw large gallery will be played at the Recreation alleys tomorrow evening when All Southington will be pitted against All Plainvile in what should be battle royal. John Valentine will be with the Southington team.
 NJ, E. Church Notes.
 The Epworth league of the Nj. F. church will hold a masquerade and social in the church parlors this evening, A cordial invitation to all 10 attend is extended.
 The annual Harvest Supper given by the Ladies' Aid society of the church will be served tomorrow evening from s o'clock on. A good attendance is looked for.
 Prayer meeting will be held in the church Thursday evening at 7:4s o'clock.
 Pythian Sisters Social
 Pythian Temple, Pythian Sisters, will hold a social in Odd Fellows hall tomorrow night at o'clock. This will be one of a series of card games and socials which will be held throughout the winter season. Largo