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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04
SCHOOL Girl, IS
KILLS HERSELF
FOR LOVE

CHICAGO, Oct. 4.-Authorities to.
day sought two youths known only
as "Chuck" and Pete" mentioned
in notes left by 16-year-old Dolores
Melcher, a high-school girl, who
killed herself in the apartment of a
friend by inhaling gas.
One note. signed Your Taffy-Top
Billfcon." read:
''Oh, Chuck, honey, love you; I
love you. Good-by.'
The other note, addressed ia Miss
Audrey Helm. in whose apartment
the suicide took place, read:
Dear Audrey-Try to keep his
name out of it as much as possible
Forgive me. / couldn't help it.
Please answer lis note through
Pete It's the last thing I'm asking
you. Love. and I'll see you over
there.
Dolores was the daughter OF Otto
.Melcher. an artist. He said the
girl had not confided her love af-
fair to him.
Miss Helm told police she did not
know why the girl went to her
apartment and could not under
stand how she got in.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04
115th Infantry to Keep
Anniversary in Camp

A reunion Of members Of the
115th Infantry is scheduled 10 he
held this week end at Camp Ritchie,
Md. The week marks the tenth
anniversary of the outfits plunge
over the top in the Meuse-Argonne.
Camp Richie is at Buena Vista
station on the Western Maryland
railroad. 1t is G3 miles by auto
from Baltimore and slightly
preater distance from Washington.
The committee. consisting of
REYNOLDS. Munshower. Black. Cry
mos and Ruhi. are anxious to have
as many former members OF the
f15th present as possible and ask
those living in and around Wash
ington to phone their reservations
IN Calvert 5603 or Vernon 3622, Bal.
finore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04
Legion Men to Boom
Peyser at Convention

julius I. Peyser is to be- doomed
as a candidats-for national vice
commander of the American Legion
at the national convention of the
organization in San Antonio, Tex,
next week.
The District delegation, to the
convention, headed by Norman 3.
Landrau in the absence of Depart
ment Commander Harlan Wood. has
determined to place Peyser's name
before the Legion, in view Of his
excellent record here as a former
department commander.
The delegation leaves at $50
o'clock tonight on special cars for
San Antonio. A large party OF
legionnaires attending the conven-
ton without official status left
during the day for Chicago and
are expected to Join the District
de1aeafes AZ st, Louis. The 40 and
eight convention delegates also de.
part tonight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04
WOMAN, 90, DIES.
IN AUTO TILT

HAGERsToWN. Md, Oct. A.
Mrs. S. S. Hilscher. So. vie of the
Rev. S. S. Hilscher. of Greencastle,
Pa, died here last night of injuries
received when the automobile In
which she was a passenger over
turned near Boonsboro, Nd
According to the police. Rev:
Hilscher, who was driving the car.
suddenly applied the brakes to
avoid colliding with a truck.
The car left the road and over
turned, breaking Mrs. Hilscher's
neck and fraeturing her skull. She
was rushed to Hagerstown Hospt
tai by a passing motorist.
Rev. and Mrs. Hilscher and a
Mrs. Porter, of Berlin, PaA were
returning to Greencastle after
visit to their daughter. Mrs. Doro.
thy Hill, who lives in Ifs. 5000
block of Wisconsin Ave. n. w.
Mrs Hill left for Greencastle early
today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04

81 hasten to deny that ] am adj
vocating drunkenness for any one,
although ray be accused of it,
said DR.. Lambert.
He spoke before an assemblage of
prominent doctors from all parts of
the country who are holding two
weeks conference ut the New York
Academy OI Medicine
The physicians are laying the
foundation for campaign against
old age. which they hope will be as
successful aS that waged for years
against infant mortality.
0mickens Mind
"Alcohol gives a feeling of dis
tinct warmth and comfort 10 the
aged said DR.. Lambert. by it's
action on the blood vessels of the
brain alcoho;, in moderation. quick.
ems the cerebral activity and gives
the imagination a freer play.
I'm the aged and in sufferers
from chronic diseases, alcohol is an
appetizer and helps digest other
food. In severe cases of those in
the last stages of cancer alcohol is
often the only food which the dis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04


when your message reached me Or.
the rumor OF ritual murder which
developed on Jewish Atonement Day
at Massena, st. Lawrence county
Promises Inquiry
AS Governor of the State. cam
not believe that this Hbelous myth
has been ressurrected and credited
even for a momnt by anyone COM
nected with the service of the State,
or any one in its civil divisions.
II can hardly believe that either
the mayor Of Massena or a State
trooper summoned a rabbi to q
police station on a religious holiday
in connection with an absurd ritual
murder charge to account for the
disappearance of child which. I
learned, was found again within q
few hours after disappearance.
II wish to assure you that I will
see to it, as Governor of the State
OF New York. that this matter be
investigated in the most thorough
manner as to the action OF the State
trooper. / have. however, no COM
troll over the mayors OF villages
The public officers law provides
means of making charges against
them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04
Central Citizens Join
Detention House Fight

Another Organiza lion has lined
up with those fighting the location
Of the House of Detention in the
900 block of ST. s. w.
The Central Citizens Associa ton
Is the latest body to take such
action. The suggestion of the
Southwest Citizens Associat Jon that
the institution he established in
nonresidential district wa endorsed
at meeting yesterday
Francis De Sales RYAN was
elected president. II. &. Relnharit
was named treasurer and john 6.
Mcmahon, secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1928
TOLD Of
WORLD FARM
PROBLEM
BY WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON
international News Service

international News service
The farm relief problem, which
has become a major issue OF the
presidential campaign, is common
to all the rest of the world, Her
bert Hoover was informed today by
Prof. Otto HoetZsch, noted econo-
mist and member Of the German
Reichstag.
Hoover and Hoetzsch discussed
the farm problem at length and
were said to have agreed that the
problem of placing agriculture on
an economic equality with COM
merce and industry was the cure
for agricultural ailments both here
and abroad.
The German economist declared
the farmers of Europe and Asia
were confronted with the same
conditions as those OF the United
States - namely, that they were
forced to pay higher prices for
manufactured articles than they re-
ceived for the products of their
farms.
Praises Both Candidates
Following his conference with
Hoover, Hoetzsch praised both the
Republican nominee and Gov. Al
fred +. Smith, his Democratic rival,
for the manner in which they dis
cussed the farm problem in their
acceptance speeches.
1.-The agrarian question is the
same ALL over the world" said
Hoetzsch. "The farm problem 1s
the most acute and important prob
lem facing a dozen different ma
tons. 1t Is very difficult to ex-
plain, and even the Geneva eco
nomic conference found it difficult
to ascribe reasons for this universal
condition. The problem exists not
only in Germany and the other van
quished nations. but also in the VIC
torious nations. and now l find 1t
in the rich United States.
Distribution at Fault
"The trouble seems to be that the
income received by the farmers for
what they produce with their hands
does not measure up to the lever OF
what they have to pay for their other
needs, such as machine.made
goods. 1t is the same here as in
Germany, Russia and southeastern
Europe.
ut is not a question Of oVer-pro-
duction so much as question or pro-
vidng a low cost of distribution, so
the farmer can get a greater share
of the actual selling price. The
agriculturalists of all nations need
to be organized in some way to meet
this problem. As it is the farming
class throughout the world cannot
long withstand present conditions.
Il think both Mr.. Hoover and Mr..
Smith realize the seriousness of this
problem,
Still Planning Speech
Hoover meanwhile continued to
handle campaign matters at his
headquarters. He has completed his
Elizabethtown CTenn.) speech, which
he delivers Saturday afternoon. He
will leave here tomorrow night for
Tennessee, returning in time to go
to church here Sunday morning.
The nominee has not yet begun
work on either his Boston or New
York speech. He told callers he
hadn't even selected a subject for
the Boston address, although the
New York speech will be drafted to
rally his party in the Empire State.
Read tOday's Classified rental columns
for dependable directory to desir-
able Washington apartment vacancies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04
Girls Story of HOld-Up
Fails in Police Grill

LOS ANGELES. Oct. 4 - When
Cashier Hazel Dayton reported that
she had been held up in the Bur,
hank Theater box office and
rohbed of $40, her troubles started.
Police not only failed to believe
,ha 19-year-old girl. but obtained
an alleged confession that she had
taken the money.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04
TUNNELS BEGIN
HONEYMOON
IN VILLAGE
international News Service


PERUGIA, Italy. Oct. 4.-Under
conditions Economically ideal. Gene
Tunney. former heavyweight cham
pion of the world, and his heiress
bride. the former Mary Josephine
Polly Lauder, today began the
first day OF their honeymoon in this
beautiful little hamlet.
Embarrassed by newspaper men.
the fond couple drove up to the
picturesque Hotel Brufani here at
1f:15 last night and engaged
suite.
Mrs. Tunney, bewitchingly out
fitted in a mauve costume, sus-
Eested that they take suite with
balconies overlooking the valley be-
Meath this hillside nook.
Moon and Stars
II was a beautiful night. with the
moon and stars showing in their
full briIliance. a happy setting for
the beginning of a honeymoon.
Attendants at the hotel remarked
at the beautiful picture the newly
married couple made standing In
the moonlight. viewing the scene
below from the balcony With arms
entwined.
After surveying the scene for
long while, Gene and his bride
came indoors \ waiter served a
light supper consisting of cold cuts
and then dscreetly Withdrew
shortly after midnight.
No Reporters
Upon their arrival here. Mrs.
Tunney animatedly explained to the
hotel manager that she had stayed
at the Brufani before and remen-
bered it because she had always
wished to spend the first night of
her honeymoon amid it's scenic
beauty.
Gene wSs more matter OF fact,
"Thank God, there aren't any news
paper men here to poster us he
said. II was afraid we'd find a
crowd of them awaiting us
Gene and his bride breakfasted at
10 o'clock. Despite heavy ratr
storm they set ont shortly af.er-
ward in their limousine on the road
10 the st. Francis Assist Convent
taking with them a basket Of cold
lunch.
The hOneymooners expected to
reach Florence tonight unless the
rain interfered with their plans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04
Doctor Sees Alcohol
Longer Life Aide
BY JAMES L. KILGALLEN
International News Service

NEW YORK Oct. 4-Medical scientists. Seeking wav TO
increase the span of life told today by Dr. Samuel
w Lambert president of the New York Academy Medicine
and of high standing in his profession that alcohol in
the rgh amounthat is, temperate good for
DaOD they grow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04
GENERAL
NEWS SECTION
Mutes Marry With
Nod AS Ceremony
Is Written Out
By international News Service

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. miss
Elizabeth Hunsucker,lo OF Pottscamp,
Miss. and Lawrence F. Osborne,
mutes. of Phoenix, Ariz., were
married here today.
The ceremony was written and
placed before the couple to read.
They nodded their heads and
signed their names.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04

He has just completed his first
trip. The west is behind him, the
border country next, which leaves
the wet and populous east to the
end OF the campaign.
The next itinerary possible. will
he announced tomorrow. Unless
Tiers are eleventh hour changes, it
will Start in North Carolina early
next week at Raleigh. the State
Capital and continue through Chat
tanooga, Tenn, Louisville, KY.
Sedalia, Mo-, Chicago. and Cleve-
land, with probably Baltimore
thrown in at the start or at the
end of the journey.
In Chicago Oct. is
A tentative date of October is,
or IL already has been decided upon
for Chicago.
The Ohio date was hanging in
mid-air today, with the choice lying
between Cleveland and Columbus.
The former city may ultimately
be chosen because of its larger
size and the fact that in 1924 it
was one of the few major cities of
the country to be carried by the
La Toilette independent ticket.
The old La Toilette vote is very
close to the Democratic manage
ment's heart. Governor Smith has
spent the last two weeks in the
Northwest trying to capture 1t.
Some of the border States. that
is, Maryland. Kentucky. Tennessee,
Oklahoma and Missouri are neces-
sary to the Smith candidacy il it
is to be successful. He can lose
come OF them and will win. Should
he lose them all not even the most
optimistic Democrat believes that
the New York Governor will be
going anywhere except back to
private life next November.
What Figures Show
Tt figures out this way:
There are ia electoral votes in
the Solid South. in States which
never have given their electoral
vote to a Republican presidential
candidate.
The five border States Of Mary
land. Kentucky. Tennessee. Okla-
homa and Missouri, count 81 more,
or lis in all.
Hence the close study that is
being given the border States situa.
IlOu, Hence lItS
it is getting from Governor Smith
himself. 1t is so important that
the matter of the itinerary Is not
being left to the Democratic man.
ayers in New York, as embraced
by the national committee. Cover
nor Smith himself is doing the de-
Gliding of where he will go and
what he win speak upon.
Governor Smith rested today
against his labors of next week
he may go to New York to spend
the week end and inaugurate his
border States trip from there.
Raps Stub On Jews
His principal business today. as
Governor, was ironing out situa-
ton in st. Lawrence county arising
out of a detention of a jewish rabbi
by the authorities in connection
with the temporary disappearance
of A boy. who was rumored 10 have
been made the victim of "A ritual
murder. The boy, it developed SUBJ |
sequently turned up, but the leaders
of the Jewish faith were incensed |
at the fact that one OF their clergy |
had been questioned about his dis
appearance.
Rabbi stephen H. Wise wrote a
letter to Governor Smith about the |
indignity to which the cleric was |
to which the Governor |
replied today as follows:
Il had not heard before this hour |
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04
SMITH To VISIT FIVE. INOBBLY
B0RDERL|NE STATES Of SOUTH

ALBANY, II. T.. Oct. No realizes any keeny
than Governor Smith the Importance Of the border States
Democratic in the Forthcoming November cleo
ton Consequently he is giving very careful personal at
ention the business of deciding the second
speaking trip OF his campaign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04

STOMP AND SIDE-SIlIP COMES HERE
HOLLYWOODS DANCING VENUS JOAN CRAWFORD has created
the latest dancing STEP The Crawford Rom which has spread from
Th Crawford Romp" shown in Our Dancing
Daughters talking film Saturday the Columbia Thate
Crawford Eddie Nugent the film the
the pictures they show the first of the
The will be shown In the first
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04

DR. F. c.. MONTOURI of the 400 block Whittier
ST. N w. was found not guilty in court of assaulting
Mrs Louise Herfuth a neighbor, in an argument over
dog after his 7year-old son, Carl Montourl, above
took the stand in Police Court. The lad said Mrs
Herfuth threatened his father.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-04

Read tOday's Classified rental columns
for a dependable directory 10 desir-
able Washington apartment vacancies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-03
SNYDER JUDGE SENDS
REPORT TO GOV. SMITH

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. January 3.-Justice
Townsend Scudder of the Supreme
Court, who presided at the trial which
ended in death sentences for Mrs.
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray
for the murder Of the woman's hns.
band, has sent his views regarding
ciemeney for the couple TO Gov.
Alfred Z. Smith.
Justice Scudder's recommendations
and those Of District Attorney New.
combe. who prosecuted the case. had
been asked by the governor in con.
nection with the clemency hearing to
be granted by the governor Thurs.
day. when attorneys for the con.
demned couple will present pleas for
mercy.
The contents OF Justice Scudder's
communication were not made public
and he declined 10 discuss the matter
further than TO say that his personal
views, which are opposed 10 capital
punishment, were not permitted 20
influence his statement regarding
Mrs. Snyder and Gray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-03
STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
DEFEATS TWO GIRLS
English Swimmers Baked by
Cross Currents and Give
Up Attempt.

By the Associated Press
TANGIER. Morocco, January B.
The Strait of Gibraltar, which no man
Is ever recorded as having swum. to-
day stood victor over two woman
typists from London. Both of them
came within a few miles of the Span.
ish shore.
Miss Mercedes Gleitz. making her
second attempt to cross the 21-mile
stretch OF water from here to the
Spanish shore. was estimated to have
swum approximately q miles. but n
turn of the tide forced her back 10
mid-channel.
When four and half miles from
the Spanish shore. Miss Mile Hud.
son abandoned her attempt. which
was begun several hours after Miss
Gleitz started. She boarded boat
unaided.
Miss Hudson found the sea rough
for the first three hours of her swim
and suffered from seasickness Con.
trary currents bothered her at times.
although sometimes the current was
favorable.
She said her experience would
prove valuable in another attempt she
would make soon. as very little is
known about the effect OF the currents
Of the strait on swimming since the
attempt has been made rarely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-03
ACCUSED SLAYER
FACES NEW CHARGE
Slain Woman Had Feared
Death at His Hands,
Is Report.

by the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES. January S.-Aprre
henson FOR her safety. claimed To
have been expressed several months
ago by Mrs Amelia Applehy, wealthy
victim of a sack murder. today was
revealed by deputy sheriffs as the
newest evidence uncovered by the
state against DR. Charles NJ. McMil'
Ian. her former business manaGer. who
is held as her suspected slayer.
Authorities said that George i. Nc.
Nally, realtor. of Wilmington, Calf,
had volunteered the information that
the slain woman had conttded TO him
fears that DR.. Mcmillan might attempt
to take her life.
Mcmillan Proposed Marriage.
McNally, who was ordered to APP
pear today as n witness before the
grand jury at the opening of its in
vestigatiou of the staying, told Capt.
William Bright Of the Sheriff'S homi-
eide squad that DR.. Mcmillan had
asked her TO marry him, but that she
feared he only was seeking her
money. The real estate man quoted
the wealthy widow as having told him
she feared pr. Mcmillan might at
tempt TO poison her and instructed
McNally To notify the police in event
of her untimcly death.
Investments OF Mrs. Applehy in
real estate in the Wilmington. Calf,
harhor district had been handled by
MCNallN, he said.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
GUARDSMAN'S DEATH
CALLED ACCIDENTAL
Coroner's Jury Returns Verdict
After Hearing on e. E Lakes
Injury at Armory.

A. coroner jury a. the nlorg1e Yester~
Gag returned pegoaet u accidental death
s2 the case u Pat Charles Il, Lake, "a
EztAoraai Csaisgdfnsan, WiIo died We9nes~
Gay night from soea Of HOOD after he
Aae cat af1 arterg recel@ed sttempt ing
20 escape from fi1e g3laroEoem ot lie
National Guard krmoeY
Capt CleUce E8fllnaaEae ana EergG
Csr f. King. o. the District ~ Column
n5a kat}oral Guard testified that
Esaks's injury cI.maXee series Of
Geuffses I3e kAo engaged in with guards
men @no tad been ordered 10 remove
ms Uniform because " lnfoxicatlon
curing ogll
Cspt EHfiingau4e haid Lake ran to
egse end 9f tfie EaH ~ the aggaory and
sigoyec biz eltos and aide through a
window cutting au artery III bis wrist
GfttaTe G1faeefs attempted - stop the
Gox at blood with l3ttie success due
~ f@ake's beil]gegeHt attitude
Jr J09gEtj Rogers deputy eor0nfr
xsiaq treated E4ake IA Casualty lt9N8stsl
testified Lake Was suffering from sico,
ggaslsFn
A special board Of inquiry has beer
appointed ~ conduct q military 3fot3e
ct Lakes death, II " as announced yes.
tefoag Dy Col Louis q Efiuton, IN.
Aa33tanf general ~ the District Guard
Members 1T tkas board attended the ia
quest .3e. ssefe Lieut., CQi f. q
ssseg.1s, sa54isHt general of The 1911
Division Mai Il II CE9ge ed Capt
~. L Walker
Evening star., 1928-05-19
INSTRUCTIVE ACTIVITIES S
Toward International Understanding


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Evening star., 1928-05-19
NAVY BAND PLAYS
OVER WRC TONIGHT
Keystone Duo win offer
Program of Popular
Ballads.

A concert by the United States Navy
Band ana program Of popular bal
lads BY the Keystone Duo are the out
standing features tonight of Station
wRC. The other musical attractions
include a recital by Gertrude Dyre,
prominent WaSnington pianist, and
program OF Si9mher Music,
The band viii play as Its prlnclpal
selection, Won Weber'S overture 10
Quarantine" Nomzak's march, Duke
Albert. excerpts from TSchalSowSky s
little known opera. "Eugen Cnegin, and
hailet music from GouI1oo s Romeo ana
Juliet" are among the other selections
The Keystone Duo, accompanied oy
tae Balisceevs. will broadcast al y
o'rlock. Steel JanliSon. tenor, and Carl
Berthmann. baritone. will sing, I haVe
You, Rose Leaves, A6oreeS and
s'Tsinetta Mr .Bethmanns solos will
be. Ohio Home" and Needing You
Mir. Janison viii sing. Believe Me
ard Smile Through Your Tears"
A selection from ''IoIanthe." the Gill
bert and Sullivan light opera, will BE-
played during the hour of Slumber
Music The march "Pomp and Cir
cumstance" will open the program.
WRC's weekly Bible talk will be-
gwen El ? 81 u G&NGh " &1014tCk ~ NSNAA-
cilor. president Of the Organized Bible
Glass Association. His subject is Love.
the New Law Of the Kingdom.
A Cloyd Gil and his Thirty Club,
IeeSe's Brunswick Saturday Nighters
and the Columbia Banjo Club win pro-
y1de the major portion of the program
tonight az WAfAL Aside from his daily
Thirty Club, meeting, Mr. Gill will con-
onct the weekly forum which has be-
con1e one Of the permanent features Of
the clubs activities.
Dance music BY the Columhians, a
novel entertainment By Les Colyin and
Phil Hayden. q recital by Ambrose Dur
kin. baritone. and selected readings by
Frank Davis are other WMAL attrac-
tionS.
WRHF'S evening program will fea-
suve 8 dinner concert composed entirely
Of request numbers In addition there
will be daily review Of news events by
the Town Crier and hints for radio
listeners by The Radio Bug.