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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-29
ONE WORKMAN KILLED
IN COLLAPSE OF WALL
Three Others Are Taken to Hos
pital in London After
Accident.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, November 29.-One work.
man was killed and three others in
tured and sent to a hospital when a
part of the old wall of the Bank of
England collapsed yesterday. The crash
came while workmen were demolishing
the old wall to make way for the new
bank building, in Threadneedle street.
Immediately after the accident all
entrances to the building were placed
under guard and no details Of the &C.
we're informed that strict secrecy must
be maintained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-29

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The Washington times., 1928-10-25
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D|SROB|NG

George L. Sanford. a carpenter,
who is alleged to have shocked tele-
phone operators at the North Ex-
change by appearing, only partly
clothed in his parked automobile
near the exchange building, yester-
day received the maximum sentence
under statutory charge before Judge
Robert f. Mattingly in Police Court.
The testimony of six telephone
girls prevailed over that of several
character witnesses for the de-
fendant, and he was ordered to pay
fine of $500 or serve six months
on two charges.
Last Thursday, and also last Sat
urday, the girls told the court, San
ford, lacking essential portions of
his attire, was seen near the build
ing. They notified the chief
operator, who reported the affair to
police. Policeman r.. G. Jackson,
of the Second precinct, arrested
Sanford.
The defendants wife, a telephone
operator, testified for him and said
that her husband was accustomed
to drive to the exchange and see
her home after work. She denied
that he ever appeared In a disrobed
condition.
An official of a bank and relatives
were character witnesses for San
ford, who admitted driving to the
exchange on the dates mentioned,
but denied the charges.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25

further conference with counsel, had
friend call the office of MIR.
O,Shea.
AS a result OF this call for assist.
ance, an appearance was entered
by an attorney from the office OF
James A. O'Shea and a representa-
tive of the office appeared before
the bar when the case was called.
Named Wrong Man
Shea also appeared and O'Shea
joined his assistant before the table
shortly after. A formal notice of
appearance called for O'Shea, but
Shea was identified by relative of
the accused.
To settle the matter. the prison
ers were called into the dock.
What attorney did you engage?''
asked Judge Mcmahon.
"Mr. O'Snea. sir. was the reply.
Which one is he?" asked the
court and the defendant pointed out
Shea.
That's Mr. o'shea your honor. /"
he said.
In the future. saws Lawyer Shea.
he will make it a point to leave a
card
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
j. s. CLERKS ASK
HOLIDAY NOV. s
Times STAFF Photo

Luther G. Steward. president, and
Miss Gertrude M. McNally, secre-
tary treasurer of the National Fed
GRAFTON of Federal Employees. called
at the White House today to urge
President Coolidge to issue an execu-
tive order providing that all civilian
employees of the Government be ex-
empted from duty election day,
Tuesday, November 6, to enable
them to vote.
Considerable confusion has existed
in the minds of Federal employees
during previous election years. ac-
cording to Mr.. Steward. due to the
absence of any general regulations
governing actions of employees on
election day for the purpose of exer-
cising their right of franchise.
President Coolidge has taken the
matter under consideration and prob
ably will announce his decision in a
day or two.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Suspended Policeman
Gets 3O-Day Sentence

A suspended Washington police
man, Herman Gale Freeman, 35
yesterday was sentenced to 30 days
in Jail and fined 800, with $47.5C
costs, by Judge Howard w. Smith
sitting in the Arlington County IVA,
Circuit Court.
Freeman, who is attached to the
Eleventh precinct, has been under
suspension since his arrest August
18 by Arlington county police on
a charge of driving an automoblle
while under the influence of liquor
The policeman denied the charge
Commemorative Attorney William
G. Cloth prosecuted him, and ne
was defended by Embrey II. Hos
Iner.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Woman Is Charged
With Robbing
Stocking

While Mrs. Lizzie Braund, of
the 400 block l. st. ". W., slept
on couch in her store, secur
in the knowledge that 500 in
bills was safe in her stocking, the
roll was removed. she charged in
Police Court today.
Mrs. Pauline Johnson, who Is
charged with the theft. pleaded
not guilty and a continuance was
granted when she was arraigned
before Judge John p. Mcmahon.
Attorney j. William Shea repre-
sented her.
Mrs. Johnson's arrest yesterday
by Headquarters Detective Thomas
Nally climaxed year of search.
She said he was in town the
whole time. The alleged theft
occurred October %, 1927.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25

Declaring that the placing
of a parking ticket in his au-
tomobile was another instance
of t'petty persecution /" be-
cause he dared to criticise the
police force, Officer Robert j.
Allen, of the Third precinct,
today made a heated plea in
Traffic Court before Judge
Robert E. Mattingly, asking
that his record be kept clean
of convictions.
Allen was convinced of parking
overtime, the first one of several
in Traffic Court to be won, he said.
"If any other officer than myself
were caught on this traffic charge
there would have been no prosecu.
tion," Allen contended.
Officer Liverman. of the Traffic
Bureua, testified he placed a ticket
in Aliens touring car while the
latter was in the District Building
Oh VQODudys CItaAhCA Tie (oA a.
1920 I'd at 1910 it was still there.
he sa
Allen testified that he had been
summoned to the District Building
by the superintendent of Police.
He started his testimony while
seated in a chair, but asked per-
mission to stand and then launched
into a denunciation of his alleged
prosecutors.
81 am in a peculiar position right
now. your honor" he said. Because
of instances where | have been tire
victim of these petty affairs, / took
unusual precautions, and came out
of the building twice to move the
car. / believe / should not be
convicted without a greater pre-
ponderance of evidence than this
Judge Mattingly, however, re-
marked that he would base his opin-
ion solely on the evidence in that
. particular case and hence found
Allen guilty. The court took his
personal bond.
Two women attempted to shake
hands with the officer as he left
the courtroom.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
r. ]. Hoage Sued For
Award in Clayton Death

r. J. Hoage, deputy commissioner
for the United States Compensation
Commission, was sued for a manda-
tory injunction by Mamie Clayton,
wife of Early Clayton, Potomac
Electric Power Company employee.
who died on July 90 last, following
injuries he is alleged to- have re.
ceived in the course of employment,
to compel payment of an award
made in compensation for the
death of her husband, in Equity
Court today.
Through Attorney Raymond H.
Hudson, the wife tells the court
that an award was made by the
defendant on September 18 last, in
which she was allowed 5000 for
funeral expenses, SIS for attorneys
fees and compensation under the
provisions of the law. The defen-
dant subsequently revoked the
award, she claims.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
J. III. Greene Elected
To Y. NJ. III. A. Cabinet

Joseph Fl. Green, assistant cashier
of the Prudential Bank. has been
elected to the cabinet of the Twelfth
Street Branch OF the Y. M. c. A.
That body, composed of 12 mem
bers,. is engaged in planning for
the celebration of, it's seventy fifth
anniversary, November I, at p. M.
at which time the history will be
told by President John w. DAVIS
of Institute. West Virginia.
Eugene Davidson, John II. Will
liams, A. l.. DeMond. DR.. 0. N.
Simmons, DIR. w. o. Claytor, A. P.
Nixon, P. Y. Hamilton. Harold
Jennifer, l.. M. Parkinson and
James Minor compose the cabinet.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Prisoners Get Their
Lawyers Mixed

That fingerprintng such method to render the
identification lawyers easier may become
was indicated yesterday when attorneys had appear
in Police allow two clients to pick out the they
had retained
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Lays Auto Case to Persecution
MERGER PROBERS TURN
INQUIRY To PEPCO

searching investigation Of the operation Of the Potomac
Electric Power Company the past three begun
today by experts working under the direction Of Dr. Milo
atbe employed by the Senate study report On the
pending street railway merger plan.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Higher Fares Delayed
At Least Five Months
RY Joint Agreement

Washington's street car fares
viii not be increased for at least
five months.
With this much settled the Public
Utilities Commission today turned
its undivided attention to the valua-
ton of the Washington and George
town Gas Light Companies.
Yesterday the Commission rejected
the petition of the Capital Traction
Company for higher fares with the
understanding that the company
will not contest the decision in court
and can renew its application after
Congress has adjourned March 4.
Wait For Congress
The action amounts to a postpone
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nent OF the fare case until CongresS
has had chance To accept or re-
ject the proposed merger 0f the Capis
tai Traction with the Washingtpn
Railway and Electric Company.
1T also constitutes the FIRST major
defeat any local utility corpora ion
has suffered at the hands of the ueE
Public Utilities Commission since -
organization year and a halt ago.
william Mex Clayton, ci1airn1a'1
and William a. Roberts. vice ca1alss
man OF the utilities COMMITTEES ok
the Federation OF Citizens AEsOcia
tions, today characterized the action
of the Utilities Commission in deny
ing q car fare increase at this
time as little more than dog falL
Seen As Threat
'Of course something has been
accomplished in that car fares are
not going to be incnreased until
March" Roberts said Further
than that nothing has been decided.
No use was made Of the oppp1r
tunity to cOrerct the excessive 1928
valuation Of the Capital Traction
Company.
THE rate case IS kept alive as a
threat over Congress that fares
will be raised IL the pending merger
resolution is not adopted.
The commission n final decision was
victory for E.ngir er Commissioner
William B. Eadue who has fought
ever since the hearings closed "a
convince his colleagues that the fares
should not be Increased at this time.
Riders Benefit
Iadue has contended that the
Commission should dismiss The an
pIicafion because the Washington
Railway and Electric Company had
not asked for higher fares and the
Capital Traction Company had ae.
clared that it would not accept them
unless they were also applied 70
the rival company.
Washington car riders have tenn
porarily benefited from the decis
ion reached yesterday They will
not have to pay higher fares for the
present.
But the decision leaves the com
panies in a good strategicaI posi-
tion for their merger fight In the
forthcoming session Of Congress,
They can now say to Congress.
III you do not approve the merger
fares will go up. but If you do
approve it they will stay the same
for at least wear"
This Is the position they sought
to reach by applying for higher
fares at this time. From that
standpoint they have been victorious.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25

This memorial to Gen. John A.
Logan was erected at cost CT
$65.0OO by Congress and by the So
ciety Of the Army of Tennessee. OF
this sum the society subscribed $15.-
900, the balance being appropriated
by Congress. Franklin Simmons was
the sculptor.
The statue stands in Iowa Circle.
ut which point Thirteenth and
Streets and Vermont and Rhode
Island Avenues infersect.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25

After appearing in line up at de-
tective headquarters. Talmage La
mar and his brother, Mackiin, col
ored, charged with assault. them
selves viewed lineup when Al
torney James A. O'Shea and At
torney j. William Shea obligingly
presented themselves for inspection.
at the request of Judge John p.
McMahop
Uncertain About Name
The brothers, it later developed.
had conferred with Lawyer Shea
and had decided to engage him.
They remembered him personally
but were a trifle uncertain abniIt
his name. and when they desired a
The Washington times., 1928-10-25

The figure is on massive and
highly ornamental bronze pedestal,
all of which rests on base of pink
grarite. Two female figures are
on the north and south ends and
represent, respectively, America In
Peace and War. On the west. side
is a group representing General Lo-
gan presiding at a council of war
and on the east side another group
depicting the taking of the oath OF
office by General Logan upon his
Inauguration as Vice President.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25

George Il. GOI0Wa1te, pffuc1paI as
sistant to DR.. Maltbie, started work
at the Public Utilities Commission
offices today after asking for the
complete records of the power COM
pany for the past three years. 1T
was announced that month will
be required to complete this study.
Probe Many Phases
Dr. Maltbie, who is here with his
staff of accountants, is now making
a study Of the valuation Of the
power company, Of the washington
Rapid Transit Company and the
two street railway companies which
are parties to the merger agree
ment.
next four weeks will see thorough
inquiry into several phases Of the
merger agreement, which have
caught the attention OF members
of the Senate District Committee
and which they have asked DR..
Maltbie to clarity before Congress
reconvenes in December.
Higher Fares Wait
That the bus company valuation
and the power cQmpanyss relation
to the proposed consolidated traction
company win be given a careful
study and made two of the most
important SUBJECTS of discussion by
the Senate committee was made
known today.
The merger today had assumed q
more ominous aspect than ever pc
fore. due to the action yesterday of
the Public Utilities Commission in
entering into an agreement with
traction heads to make future re-
quests for increased car fare here
contingent on the merger.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
ENGINEERS INVITED

Members of the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers, Washing.
ton section, and their friends are in.
vited to visit the Navy Yard on
Navy Day, Saturday. A. e. Han.
son, chairman of the tour, has set
the meeting place at the Cosmos
Club at o. m.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
PRINCE GETS ELEPHANT

LONDON, Oct. 25.-The Prince
of Wales has demonstrated his
prowess as a big game hunter. A
copyrighted Central News dispatch
from Kampala, Africa, today said
that the Prince had shot a fine
elephant near Kigaya, whose tusks
weighed IS, pounds.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-03-29
COURT TRIAL
is CLASS PROJECT

During the past week the Social
Problems classes held mock trials dur
ing class periods. This was done in
order to give the students a better
understanding Of court procedure.
Every student had a part.
The seventh period class had an i'm
portant murder case. Helen Williams
was accused of numbering Eli Tuuri
by carbolic acid poisoning. She plead
ed self-defense. Witnesses for state
and defense We're called. Mario Mar
chello was judge, Hubert Simmons, at
torney for the defense, and Edward
johnson, county attorney. The trial
lasted four days, at the end of which
the jury turned in a verdict of man
slaughter. Judge Marche'lo sentenced
her to five years at Deer Lodge
In the sixth period class, Mary Ma
retti was attorney for defense, Esther
Mcdaniel, county attorney, and Nick
Rapids, judge. The defendant, August
Kallio, was accused Of shooting Harold
Egan. His alibi consisted of the fact
that he was not even present at the
time of the murder He was acquitted,
and Lempi Waltonen was later found
to be guilty.
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CHAPTER XVIII

Two powerful guards JC.ned. tn
Comte and prevented Lescaut takin.
Manon from the room. King Louis
prey was trapped.
Through virtue Of his tit'e the Kine
was master of the situation and M
one dared to do anything without hi.
sanction or word from the Due dt
Richelieu
Not even whisper was heard il
the great salon.
With unexpected suddenness His
Majesty's little evening of pleasure
had come to rude halt. 1t was I'M
heard of for a man to oppose the
Kings will. 1t had never been known
to happen before, and Louis was the
most surprised person there. Many
times in the past he had selected a
woman and gotten her without so
much opposition and trouble. But
never before had he dealt with as de-
voted lover and protector as Fabien.
Unfortunately the whole incident sa-
vored of scandal that he could i'll af-
ford to become part of in such a
public place,
Alter q whispered word to the Due,
Louis reiterated from the room He
walked slowly, with head erect and no
indication of fear, but it was never
theless a forced retreat. The crowd di-
vided and made an aisle for their
King, that lead him to a private room
at the head of the stairs. He was
compelled to pass within a few feet
of Manon who, under Lescaut's sur
reptitious guidance, was being grad
ually pushed toward the entrance
doors in vain hope of escape.
If it had not been for fear of pub
lie criticism, King Louis would have
taken Manon with him and thus
brought the matter to a satisfactory
finish; instead, he whispered to the
Comte de Ravoir:
"See that she is brought to me in
yonder room, without delay!"
The Comte's head bowed in obey
ance, but inwardly he rebelled at the
idea. Of that much he was determined,
in spite of the fact that she was the
Kings property won from her lover in
a card game.
Back by the table the Due de Richie
lieu was saying to Fabien, Monsieur
Des Grieux, | demand that you apollo
gize to your King!"
Fabien's only answer was a mock
ing laugh!
The crowd gasped in amazement, as
one man. Quick to avenge the brazen
insult, Richelieu drew his sword No
sooner had the long steel flashed from
its sheath than Fabien's ready blade
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crossed it in mid air with a resound
ing clang! 1t was only the work of ;
moment to disarm the Due de Richie
lieu, although the small victory gave
Fabien no advantage, as other loya
supporters of the King closed in ant
opened attack.
For brief second Fabien dared
search for Manon in the crowd-he
saw that Lescaut was leading her uI
1 the stairs and that the Comte was
struggling to push through the surg.
ing mass and reach her side With g
mighty effort Fabien turned his back
toward the stairs and cleverly kept
his adversaries at bay while working
backward, step by step in the direction
Of Manon- His one desire was to
reach her. He bravely fought three or
four men at a time, while others stood
ready to enter when their friends fell.
Fabien proved himself as uncon-
querable with the sword as he had
been at the card table. Finally, the
cowardly joint attack of several noble
men succeeded in disarming him. But
if they anticipated a calm surrender
they were mistaken. Fabien was
fighting for the only thing in the
world that made life worth living and
he knew that if he was captured Ma
non would be made an unwilling pri-
soner in the Kings palace. The very
thought of it gave Fabien new
strength to carry on.
Deprived Of his weapon it was ne
cessary to do something without fur
Their delay. He leaped on top of
nearby table and swinging chair
from the floor raised it on high and
brought it down with dangerous force
upon the heads and swords of the
men who tried to wound or capture
him.
Fabien fought like a ferocious ami
NAL of the wild, trapped by band of
hunters in his lair His daring and
very fierceness seemed to intimidate
them. Their swords could not get past
that chair that he swung about him
in deadly circles.
The success gained by his strategic
position gave him a moments respite.
Immediately he looked for Manon. To
his horror he saw the Comte pushing
her into private room at the head
of the stairs while two of the Kings
Guards seized Lescaut and prevented
him going with her.
Fabien's sanity almost snapped at
thought of what might be Manon's
fate behind that closed door. He had
no sword and it appeared that the
entire salon full of people were
against him. What could he do?
Down at the other end of the hall
some servants were entering with long
clubs that were destined to dislodge
him from his place on the table. He
threw his weapon--the chair-at the
people who were between the table
and the staircase; then with super
human effort he crouched and leaped
over the sprawling men onto the back
of guard at the foot of the stairs.
Before anyone was quite aware of
what had happened, Fabien began
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-03-29
EB WRITES HOME

Deer pa,
how is the six mair and yorself :?
awlso how is NAV? am nawt sow
gud. wuz playin baskutbawl this
weak and sum wun slept avn mi face,
tewday sumwun sed lookt lyk the
wrek of the hesprus. ha. ha. mi nows
is just beginning tew talk it's nacherul
shaip agin. it wuz a nawful hustee
cid what slept avn me- bet he waved
tew hunerd powns. thingk it wuz matt
provinse, the big bully. neckst tym i
play baskut bawl i'm gown tew wair
a footbawl unyfourm. made bas-
kut four mi TEEN anyway. thay wud-
ent cownt it becuz tnay sed it wuz be-
four the gaym started. that just
shows yew how fast am. gawt put
in tew play in the last kwarter but
thay tux me owt agin and sed that
this wuz a basketbawl gaym, nawt a
trak meat. that wuz a big mustaik
tew becuz we ownly wun by sicks
poynts wereas we wud hav wun by
seven mayby if thay had leaved me in
it. wei, musst clowz four now be-
cuz downt no nuthin-i mean j
downt no nut hin els.
Yors VARY sincerely,
Yor afeckshunait sun eb.
Ebediah.
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RAG DAY. RAH!
SENIORS!
"THE GAS PIPE"
NUMBER "a

Forrest Eastman always thought
chat an operetta was girl who work
ed for a telephone company.
Editor Johnson-What's the date
today?
Newdy Clark don't know. Why
don't you look at the newspaper you
have in your pocket?
Editor-That wou' dn't do any good
It's yesterdays paper.
Tom-Poor Kauno, something is
preying on his mind.
Jack-Don't worry, it will soon die
of starvation.
Frosh-I gave that man so cents
for saving my life.
Soph.-And what did he do?
Frosh-Gave me back As cents
change.
Bob-I saw something last night
will never get over.
Pete What was it?
Bob-The moon.
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clawed and swung and fought his way
to the ground with final jump that
nearly broke his legs. His hands were
bleeding, his clothes were dusty and
torn, his head throbbed feverishly anc
sharp pains tortured the joints in his
hips, knees and ankles; but after a
moment he picked himself up and ran
with all possible speed toward the
open highway and momentary free
dom.
Manon in the Prison of the Mag
dalen! 1t was unthinkable What could
he do to rescue her? Would he even
have time to see her again before the
sharp knife of the guillotine fell on
his neck and cut her from his men,
Dry forever?
(To be continued.)