Evening star., 1928-04-02
SCHENCK, ON STAND,
DENIES He PLOTTED
TO FRAME" STAPLES

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of those who accused Staples of entering
her apartment without a warrant and
it was she who kicked at" Mr.. Blanton
as the Representative was leaving the
court. according to witnesses he put on
the stand. She testified previously that
she had been married about seven
months ago.
Mrs. Staples. wife of the accused
policeman, was recalled as a witness.
but her husband explained she was un-
able to leave home this morning.
Il want to prove by her another lie
told over the radio Saturday night to
the effect that she was once employed
In my Office" Mr.. Blanton told the
police board.
After things had subsidized, he called
James F. LeSage. an official of the Red
Top Cab Co. which maintains garage
in The vicinity of l. and Twenty first
streets.
Relate Staples Activities.
He testified that he had given Staples
permission at one time to hide In his
garage while he was on the lookout for
bootleggers believed to have been ope-
rating in alleys in that neighborhood,
Earl l, Klein, president of the Red
Top Taxicab Co. called to the stand
by Mr.. Blanton. testified that Staples
had frequently used his garage the rear
or which opens on an alley in the block
between Twentieth and Twenty first. l.
and M streets. as hiding place when
trying to eaten bootleggers. Klein said
that he had known Staples for several
years, that his reputation was good
as policeman and that he had given
him permission to use the garage for
this purpose.
Summoned TO the stand by Mr..
Blanton. Inspector Ernest w. Brown
was asked by the Texan whether he
would ever detail on an investigation
of a policeman privates in the depart
ment who were alleged to be enemies
OF the man under investigation.
There Is no rule about that" said
Inspector Brown. Il would use my
Judgment. would not let them use
their spleen against the accused police
man. but would want to get the facts
The next witness for the defense was
Headquarters Detective Howard Ogle.
who investigated the alleged shooting
at Staples car Ogle testified that he
had seen Policeman Frederick Schenck
give signed statement To Detective
Charles Weber. and identified the state
mcnt when 1t was handed to him by
Mr. Blanton. Vigorous objection was
made by Mr.. Williams TO the admission
of this statement in evidence.
Suggests Schenck Be Called.
Il am charging there was a frame
up" declared Blanton angrily, "and
that Schenck and Policeman Joseph
4xxsex ~ hn
am going to show that Schenck burned
his own car and knows who shot at
Staples"
Chairman Wahley said the proper
course would be to follow the estab-
lished rules OF evidence and put Schenck
himself on the witness stand.
But the minute / put him on the
stand" shouted Blanton. "and ask him
a question there will be an attorney
jumping up and saying. Don't you
answer and where will l be then?"
Chairman Wahley started to make
another statement when he was inter-
rupfed by Blanton who shouted: "All
right, bring Schenck in and wen see
how he testifies."
BlantOn Quizzes Schenek.
Policeman Schenck. called next as A
witness by Mr.. Blanton. underwent a
severe ordeal Blanton began oues-
tioning MIN about his business connec-
ions prior to joining the force in 1924
The witness replied that he was in
the United States Air Service. stationed
at Boiling Field during 1922 and 1923
and Tor while prior to that date had
been working in Schenectady. N. Y.
with the American Locomotive Co. from
which job he voluntarily resigned.
Where were you In 1917 and 1912"
Blanton demanded.
i couldn't tell you" Schenck replied
looking Blanton squarely In the eyes.
Were you In the ware" Blanton
asked him.
NO sir" he replied.
How old are you now?" Blanton
asked.
I'm 2G."
Where were you during the ware"
Blanton insisted
Schenck insisted he didn't remem-
Der. and then he declared fatty, .T
won't tell" Failing to get any answer
from the young offlcer, Blanton Jumped
He knows where he was" he told
the board
Witness Counsel Absent.
Schenck retaliated by protesting that
It appears I'm being tried here instead
OF Staples" and added he had personal
reason" for refusing To answer the
questions.
Now. Fred" said Bianton, "I'Il be
iair with you. / know where you were.
out ! want you to tell 1t yourself"
Schencks counsel. c. w. Fowler. with
whom Blanton has had repeated clashes
during the trial. was not In attendance
while his client was being grilled.
When Blanton tried again to ques-
ton Schenck about his activities dur
ing the war period the board objected
that 1t was not interested In anything
that happened 10 years ago, when the
oiiicer was about 10 years old Such