davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1926-04-02
COUNSEL. LEAVES CAPITAL.

After falling yesterday IN efforts to
have justices of the United States Su,
preme Court stay the execution OF
Gerald Chapman. which is set Cor
Tuesuav. Ray NJ. Wiley of counsel Tor
the accused left Washington last
night for New York to confer with
Frederick j. Groehl, chief counsel for
Chapman.
Wiley first attempted to obtain an
audience with Justice Stone. who de
cljned 10 hear his argument. although
he has jurisdiction over ca ses from
Connecticut, on the ground that as
Attorney General he had approved
Chapman's transfer from the Atlanta
Penitentiary TO Connecticut for>trial.
The attorney then appealed to
Justice Holmes. spending an hour
Evening star., 1926-04-02

Details of the story of the shooting
at New Britain for which Chapman IS
under sentence to hang. as told by the
negro tally with press reports OF the
trial lie SAID that Chapman gave
him from 81 900 10 $4,000 on return
ing to New Haven after the New
Britain shooting to lay low and not
talk
Evening star., 1926-04-02
BOOK TELLS OF FIRST
CONTINENTAL "HIKE'
Rare Volume Reveals Explorations
of Spaniard Cabeca de Vaca Be-
tween 1928 and 1885.

BY the Associated Press.
CLAREAONT, Calf. April "A
rare volume containing the story of
what purports to be the first trans
continental foot journey of a white
man in the conquest of North Amer.
ica is the latest addition to the VIII
Evening star., 1926-04-02

remaining in prison six years awaiting
trial. Eventually, be- was cxiIcd "
Africa.
Two sepsrate editions Of the first
portion of the book are known to be
in existence-one in the New York
Public Library and the other in the
British AIuseuIn at London.
Evening star., 1926-04-02

liam s. Mason collection of Western
Americana in Pomona College history
The book tells of the adventures of
Cabeca de Vaca, Spanish explorer in
journeying through the Southern sec
ton of the United States between the
years 1928 and 1886. and of his ex-
plorations in the River Plata countries
of South America after his appoint
ment as governor of the region in
1540.
An expedition, of which Vaca was a
member, left Spain in 1927, headed for
Florida and Louisiana. 1t was wreck
ed on the Florida coast Fifty survi-
vors drifted to the coast of Texas in
rudely constructed boats and made
shore November 6. 1928 All but 10
Evening star., 1926-04-02

was being prepared for presentation
today TO Gov. Trumbull. Workers said
they expected to get 1000 signatures.
They had aboul 500 last night.
Defense attorneys have obtained q n
affidavit from Harry c. Peck Of Canton,
aVerring tina, y alter s. Case, one oi
the Chapman jurors. had expressed a
wish before Chapman's trial that me
might be selected : a juror so that
he could do ali that was possible To
hang Chapman.
Evening star., 1926-04-02

If you need work, read the want
columns of The Star.
Evening star., 1926-04-02
CHAUFFEUR MAKES REPORT,
Man Who Collapsed in Street Car
Asked to BE Arrested.

HENDERSON. ny, April A).-
Further details TO substantiate his
statement last night that he drove
Gerald Cha pmans car when the con
demned ba ndit is alleged 10 have killed
a New Britain. Conn, policeman, We're
given here today by Thomas Mckinley
White. %. negro, who yesterday asaed
local police 10 take him into custody.
White collapsed on street car yes.
terday and after visiting drug store
asked police 10 take him into custody
then told his story of driving the car
for Chapman and OF having Witnessed
the killing. 'rhe negro is critically ill
and physicians say he will not live
long.
In addition to saying that he drove
hapman's $ car. the negro said he was
wanted for murder and that he was
. former chauffeur for the O'Bannon
gang in Chicago.
Story Given Credit.
Police have telegra phed Chica go au-
thorities to learn IL he is wanted there
on any charge.
Local authorities believe the negros
story. as he had the names OF streets
and addresses where the New Britain
shooting occurred at his tongues
end" and also named Chapman's as.
socia les and The address of Chapmans $
alleged headquarters in New Haven.
Evening star., 1926-04-02

Just the hose for
Easter costume: "a
inch boot silk, with
run-stop garter top;
slight substandards
of No. l grade; all
colors and sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
CLUBS OF HARVARD
WILL RENDER MUSIC
Variety Concert to Be Given To-
night at Mayfower Hotel
by Instrumentalists

The Harvard University Instru.
mental Clubs this evening will pre-
sent a variety concert at the May.
flower Hotel before an audience of
alumni and friends of the university,
as part Of an extensive concert tour
that has in its itinerary Chicago. In
dianapolis, Milwaukee, Buffalo. SYRIA
cuse and other large cities. The pro.
gram will begin at S:15.
The combined music clubs of Har-
ward have a total membership in ex-
cess of 100, but the concert troup
numbers but so, who were selected
from the larger training organization.
They are under the direction of Rich
ard T. Flood, president of the Instru-
mental Clubs.
The Harvard musicians will present
A program including vocal numbers.
banjo, ma ndolin and orchestra selec-
TONS as we'll as collegiate specialties.
Vocal numbers will include the Held
elberg Stein Song" Landlord Fill the
Flowing Bowl" number of old songs
of the sea and bit Of modern must
cal comedy with climbing Up the
Ladder of Love-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
ADDITIONAL GIFTS
A|D0PPORTUN|T|ES
Martha Washington Semi
nary Pupils Dress Dolls for
Social Service House.

Besides contributions to- its Christ
mas opportunity fund. which is to pro
vide for IA unfortunate families dur
ing the year. the Associated Charities
the past few days has received many
special gifts to be distributed among
the other families under its care.
Students Of the Martha Washington
Seminary, before leaving on their
Christmas holiday, dressed 20 large
dolls and sent them to the Social Serv-
ice House. A member of the board
of managers. following his annual
custom. has provided three packing
cases of toys. including skates for the
boys and dolls for the girls. He also
sent $3.50 to purchase useful presents
for mothers and children.
While the society does not specialize
in providing Christmas dinners, 1t has
been enabled to give cash for these
dinners in not few instances through
gifts sent to 1t for this purpose.
Among the organizations which have
given donations in this way, using
the Associated Charities as special
messenger for Christmas benevolences,
are:
The Boys Club of Chevy Chase
Presbyterian Church, the Alb Build
ing. Government Hotels; the Neigh
borly Ten Kings Daughters. the
Women's Bureau, Department OF
Labor; the Maura Club, the >occupa
tional therapy department of st. Ellz
abeth's Hospital maintained by the
KNIGHTS of Columbus; the Social SerV
ice Club of Chevy Chase School, Troor
Of the Girl Scouts, Troup IL OF the
Girl Scouts of Calvary Methodist
Church. Mount Vernon Seminary. the
Westminster Guild Of the North West
minister Church. the Gunton Temple
Presbyterian Church and the Chevy
Chase Presbyterian Sunday School
The following gives the exact status
of the IA Christmas opportunity fund
up to last night:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
CHRISTMAS BRINGS PROMPT AID
TO ACCIDENT VICTIMS FAMILY
Four Contribute Before Noon to Star 5
Fund for Widow and Seven Father
less Children.

Announcement by The Star that II
would sponsor a fund in the interest
of the widow and seven fatherless
children of the Leapley family, 70S
G. street southeast, whose bread
winner. Lewis Leapley. was killed in
the wreck of his truck In the south
west section last Thursday, brought
prompt response yesterday, four con-
tributions having been received
before noon. 1t Is believed that
many other Washingtonian whose
happy Christmas yesterday was in
striking contrast to the bleak obser-
vance at the Leapley residence, will
he touched by the tragedy. Contrihu-
tions should be addressed to the
cashier, The Evening Star, Eleventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue.
The first contribution received in
The Star fund yesterday came from
Frank V. Brown of the n. Auth
Provision Co, by whom the late MFR.
Leapley was employed. Mr.. Brown
gave $25.
please accept this 3d." says an
anonymous contributor, from a
father Of seven children for the
fathei less seven.
Death Brings Disaster.
AS ! see how happy my kids are
at this time, l realize how death
would turn their present joy into
sorrow. There Is no greater grief
than that Of young children for their
departed parent, particularly at this
Christmas season.
Practical expressions of sorrow are
our best offering to the unfortunate
ones, although nothing we do can re-
place their great loss. The Star has
my best wishes for success in this
thoughtful matter and l appreciate
the opportunity of contributing. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
Indian Children Eat
Balls Off Tree on
Santa's First Visit
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.

Cpc'Ioi DtSpdtfH ~ ne CldT
MIAMI. Fla, December 25.-
Three small Seminole Indian chill
dren are in a serious condition at
Tallman Hospital as the result of
their first experience with Santa
Claus.
The parents. of the trio brought
them from remote hahitations in
the Everglades today to attend the
first Christmas festivities that the
scattered Seminoles have ever
deigned to join.
The Christmas tree, provided by
a group of kind-hearted Christian
people of Miami, was lighted up
and nearly 100 Indians were
present.
After the distribution of candles,
fruits and sweets and the lights
had been switched off the tree. the
three children crept back to 1t and
detached a number of colored glass
balls and other ornamental GIN
cracks and succeeded in devouring
ration of glass sufficient to bring
on violent attacks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
Spectators SILVER as 20 Swimmers
Stage Annual Yule Race in Icy Seine

was the largest ever assembled for
the Midwinter swim.
The spectators shivered at the very
thought of any one swimming in the
open air on such a day: yet a few
yards away 20 men, clothed in only
the skimpiest bathing trunks, dived
into the river a few minutes before
dusk, with the weak December sun
slipping down near the horizon be.
yond the Eiffel Tower.
The race began at Pont Concorde, in
front Of the Chamber OF Deputies, and
ended 500 yards down the river at
Point Alexandra 1t was won by the
Frenchman Zwahlen from a field that
included several nationalities, among
them an American, Kunding. who An.
ished sixth.
AS the winner pulled his body out
OF the cold steelLblue river, friends
threw a cloak about him and handed
him q glass Of something that bore
no resemblance to water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
$4,000 SET ASIDE
FOR CAMP MEADE
Sum to Be Spent on Improv.
ing Barracks, War De-
partment Says.

Camp Meade. Nd, will be i'm
proved during the year by the ex-
penditure of $4,000 for barracks
It was announced last night by the
War Department, in connection with
plans for A. 10-year housing pro-
gram. For this program a total OF
$7,020, 900 Is available this year.
Services not only of the American
Institute of Architects, but also of
city planning experts, have been
obtained for preparation of plans for
each of the IS projects for which
allotments have been made.
Most Of the construction will be
for concentration of facilities for the
added comfort of troops and reduced
cost of maintenance. In addition to
the Camp Meade project others
designated for the year include:
Schofield Barracks. Hawaii, new
hospital, s450,000; commissioned
officers quarters. $4,000; Camp
hospital, 1925, 900; Fort Monmouth,
n. j.. barracks and hospital, $665.000;
Camp Devens. Mass, barracks, $500,
900: Mitchell Field, N. Y. barracks,
$2S7 900; Fort Wadsworth, N. Y,
barracks. 1885. 900; Fort Leaven-
worth, Kans.. hospital at detention
barracks. $125. 900: Fort Sam Hous-
ton Tex. barracks, 100000; Self
ridge Field, Mich, barracks and non
commissioned quarters. S650.000; Erie
Proving Grounds. Ohio. barracks,
$4,000; Edgewood Arsenal. Nd,
quarters, $4,000; France Field, Canal
Zone, officers and non commissioned
quarters. $4,000; Fort Benning, Ca.
continuing barracks, $725,000; Fort
Bragg, N. c., barracks, $360,000:
Fort Humphreys, Va, barracks,
$500. 900; Maxwell Field, Ala, bar
racks and non commissioned quar-
tiers, 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
BLOOM ASKS FORD
|. TO BACK CHARGES
Urges Him to Prove Interna-
tionaI Jews Control
Federal Reserve.
By the Associated Press.

N~D"NNs'N'~-
Silence of Henry Ford since he
charged that the Federal Reserve Sys'
tenn is controlled by international Jews
yesterday. brought a demand from
Representative Bloom, Democrat, New
York, that the manufacturer .either
submit proof or confess that you
have charged more than you can sub
stantiate."
In a letter to Mr.. Ford the New
York Representative reiterated that II
there were facts behind the charge,
Ford as "chronicler of the neglected
truth" owes it to his own reputation to
present them to Congress.
You are man of far too much
consequence in this country. Mr.. Ford,
and speak with a voice OF too much
authority to make such a charge with.
out producing a deep impression,
Bloom said. "You have lodged In
many minds a4suspicion, or certainty.
which will do great harm If your
charge remains no more than charge,
neither disproved nor suhstantiated.
Bloom already has introduced res
olution asking for a select congress
sional committee to investigate Ford
charges and also has asked the rules
committee to invite Fora 10 appear
before 1t to determine whether early
consideration of the resolution by the
House is justified.
Mr.. Bloom said that his letter was
occasioned by Ford's failure to make
any comment since investigating &C
ton was commenced In Congress. add
ing the hope that "a request addressed
directly to yourself may serve to ex-
pedite an investigation which certainly
is imperatively needed"
IF 1t is proved he said, that our
financial system Is internationally con-
trolled, shall reesnt it as deeply as
yourself" said Mr.. Bloom.
Our Governments finances should
be entirely free from any vestige Of
alien domination. regardless of indi-
vidualities, of race, country, creed,
group or any other Affiliations"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
OFARRELL MAY BE MANAGER.
st. Louis Paper Hears He Is Picked
for Cardinals,

ST. LOUIS, December rs GP).-Bob
O'Farrell, catcher for the world
champion Cardinals and named most
valuable player" by the National
League trophy committee last season,
will be the next manager of the
Cardinals, 1t was reported authorize
lively, but not officially, in base ball
circles here.
From a source that the paper con.
siders reliable, 1t developed that
O'Farrell had been rendered the posi-.
ton last week and that. while his
answer had not yet been given the
club, 1T would he favorable.
President Sam Breadon of the
Cardinals when asked tonight IL O'Far-
rell had been offered the position said
'he preferred not to discuss the
matter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26

brings forth the best that Is in us and
helps to make a better world"
In sending In contribution of 81
Jackson c. Vining, 1924 Porter street,
says: They will need it more after
first excitement Is over, and will come
again then" Another 81. anonymous
contribution. also was received.
While Mrs. Leapley fully appreci-
ates the dreary future that faces her
while striving to support her two boys
and five girls, as well as an expected
new arrival In February she steeled
herself against these spectors yester
day In order that the little ones might
also be encouraged to forget.
Worried About Insurance.
"My husband was worried that the
insurance was behind" Mrs. Leapley
explained to representative of The
Star who called on her last night
He had intended to pay 1t up after
Christmas, but now its lost. You know
my husband only earned between SIS
and SIS week, and II takes quite a
bit to take care of the needs of a
family of nine"
While the family Is temporarily pro-
vided for, they face a bleak and
dreary future. Contributions received
by The Star will be turned over to
proper authorities for administration
every cent going to the help of the
family.
Contributions received yesterday
follow:
Jackson c. Vining. .............. $40
Anonymous .................. =
Frank V. Brown. route manager,
n. Auth Provision Co. ......... 25
Unknown ................... z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
MOVE IS STARTED
TO GUST lands
Detroiter Drafts Petition
Calling for Preferring of
Charges of Incompetency.
By the Associated Press,

BY the .AssOcIaIeu FFess.
DETROIT, December 25.-Assist.
ant County Prosecutor John D. Watts
tonight began drafting petition call
ing upon owners of American League
base ball clubs to prefer charges of
incompetency against Commissioners
Lands.
The petitions which will be circula ted
in Detroit for signatures, will declare
according to Mr.. Watts, that II is be-
lieved that Ty Cobb has been dealt
with unfairly by Lands in the pres
ent base ball case. Watts said he
was urged to draft the petition and
supervise it's general circulation by
numerous Detroiters who feel grave
injustice has been done the former
Tiger manager.
Lands is SILENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
Dickens Favorite Soup Recipe Issued
By Chef in London as Holiday Greeting

butter two carrots, head of celery,
two onions, two ounces Of raw ham,
two bay leaves, two cloves, a blade
of mace, four shallots, a little thyme
and parsley. Fry all these to a brown
color in a stew pan. When the hare
has been roasting for an hour re-
move the back fillets and pound the
remainder in a mortar and add II to
the vegetables. Add to this mixture
half pound of brown thickening
which has been made with a pound OF
butter and sifted -four, and cook over
slow FIRE. The mixture should be
moistened with quarts of good stock
and stirred over a fire until 1t boils.
A glass of wine should be added and
q small pinch of cayenne"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
Town Loses Yule
Spirit as Thieves
Take Water Pump
Nv thu Associated Press.

By Tho 4 associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, December 90
The old carol, May Nothing You
Dismay," was diff1cult for the cit
liens of Raytown, Mo-, suburb, to
sing this bright Christmas morn
ing. for thieves. perhaps gang of
them, broke into the city water
plant last night and carried away
the 00-pound booster pump that Is
a vital part of the Raytown water
system.
William F.. Hall. field manager
for the Raytown Water Company,
said the so, 000-gallon water tower In
Raytown was about onehal full of
water which might be sufficient to
handle the dema nds over Christmas
day and tomorrow, but not much
longer.
The pump was valued at $4,000.
1t would require several days to
install a new one and Kansas City
police received urgent appeals
from Raytown citizens to locate the
missing pump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
MYSTERY DEEPENS
IN DR.. H0UCK CASE
Police Find No Trace Of Wife.
Suicide Doubted Because
of Lack of Evidence.

Any hope that the police may have
pinned on the dual appeals of mother
love and Christmas in solving the
mysterious disappearance Of Mrs
Gladys w, Houck by coaxing al
least a message from the missing
mother to her little son Hugh was
dashed last night.
Although detective headquarters
kept In close touch with Canton
Ohio, where Hugh is staying at the
home of his mothers parents, no
word or token passed into the house
from Mrs Houck on Christmas day
so far as the Canton authorities
were able to learn.
Police activities were confined
largely to watching for some word
from Canton yesterday. Capt. Will
son of the eleventh precinct, visited
DR.. Houck at Gallinger Hospital once
during the morning and DR.. Grover
G.. Kirk, chief clinical director OF the
hospital, saw him several times.
Names Pittsburgh Friend.
The only additional information he
volunteered. however, was the name
of another friend. living in Pittsburgh
where his wife might have fed.
Although the fear that Mrs. Houck
was either murdered or committed
suicide grows with the passing of each
day, the police are in possession OF
information which 1t Is admitted
might explain her continued absence
and silence. 1t is admitted that she
might. under the circumstances. re
main hidden until public interest in
the case is dead.
Police declare that the disappear.
ance of Mrs. Houck simultaneously
with the mental collapse of her hus.
band, once a brilliant young psychi-
artist on the staff Of st. Elizabeth S
Hospital, presents one of the most
bathing mysteries in the history of
the local department. 1t eclipses any
case of recent times, they admit.
Suicide Is Doubted.
III Mrs. Houck did commit suicide
II is held unusual that no linking Of
the deed should have reached the po
lice in the II days that have elapsed
since she disappeared. The same rea
soning, the authorities say, would
hold true If murder had been commit
ted. They feel confident that she did
not commit suicide near Washington
DR.. Houck spent his Christmas
reading and playing checkers with his
policeman guard Not once did he
display any concern over the absence
Of his wife, nor did he even ask after
the welfare of his son. Last night he
did make sudden request, however
to have Dr. Philip s. Craven. his most
intimate friend on the staff in st
Eiizabeth's Hospital, called immedi
ately.
Efforts were made to reach DIR
Craven, physicians at Gallinger Hos
pital thinking Dr. Houck may have
had something of Importance to say
DR.. Craven was found to be in New
York. however, and DR.. Houck showed
no disposition to converse with any
one else DR. Craven, besides being
close friend. was also personal ply
stefan to both DIR. and Mrs. Houck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
CARS COLLIDE ON BRIDGE.
Woman Is Injured by Flying Glass
Near Rock Creek Park.

A collision between automobiles
operated by Samuel Wardell Slime
metz of 4707 Piney Branch road, a
salesman, and Joseph E. Loehl of 173a
Kilbourne place, on the Park Road
Bridge over Piney Branch at the en-
trance to Rock Creek Park, resulted
in injuries to Mrs. Edith Loehl early
last night
According to police of the tenth pre-
cinct, Stinemetzs automobile was go.
ing east On the bridge and the Loehl
car was proceeding west when the
collision occurred. Both men escaped
injury, according to police, but Mrs.
Loehl was taken to Emergency Hos
pital for treatment of cuts about the
head, caused by flying glass after
which she went home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
BY the Associated Press.

PARIS, Decembc,' 25.-In the bitter
cold Of the Christ mas twilight, thou
sands Of Parisians shivered and smiled
at the spectacle of a swimming race
in the almost icy water Of the Seine.
1t was the coolest Christmas the
French capital has experienced In
more than 20 years, but this did not
deter a score OF swimmers from
plunging into the river. whose temper
ature was barely one degree above
freezing point. The atmosphere was
almost down TO 20 degrees Fahren-
heit and a sharp singing wind made
1t feel even colder.
For this reason the annual Christ
mas race, instituted long before the
war, seemed more droll than ever be-
fore, ana since there Is nothing a
Frenchman relishes more than some
thing droll, the crowd Of spectators
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-26
Rachels Tomb in Dispute.

protest was made to the Governor
of Jerusalem by the Jewish Commu-
nifty Council against granting a con-
tract to Arabs to repair Rachel's
tomb, which is miles from the city.
says the Pathfinder Magazine. This
tomb, which has been venerated by
the Jews for 5000 years, was protect
ed by the crusaders with a small
building crowned by a cupola. 1t has
been restored many times.