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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
C0LORED BURGLAR
IS GIVEN 20 YEARS
Is Years Is Assessed for Attempt.
ing to Attack White Woman
at Apartment House.

Richard Chisholm, colored, was sent
to the penitentiary for 20 years today
by Chief Justice Mccoy, in Criminal
Division /, following his conviction of
HOUSEKEEPING and an attempted assault
on young white woman April IA For
the assault, the court fixed the penalty
at Is years. and added years for the
HOUSEKEEPING.
Chisholm had been employed at the
apartment house where the young
woman resided, and she told the court
that she was awakened late at night,
when a robe was thrown over her head
and voice told her to keep quiet. She
screamed and the assailant fed, but not
before she recognized his voice.
Clarence Miller, 81. was given five
years for an attempted assault on a
14-year-old girl.
Walter Smith was given five years
in the penitetniary for joy-riding. The
penalty is the maximum and was i'm
posed because the court was advised
that the young man had police record
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
SHORT WHEAT CROP
SEEN IN SHENANDOAH
Valley Threshing Operations Indi-
cate Yield of Only 8 to IL
Bushels Per Acre.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va, July 8.-Wheat
threshing operations in scattered Sec
tions of the lower Shenandoah Valley
reported today indicated a yield of
from only to IL bushels per acre on
lands where from 20 to 80 bushels had
been forecast earlier in the season.
Some of these reports came from
the best wheat lands of the valley.
The growth of wheat straw was phe-
nomenal. More binder twine was re-
quired for tying it than has been used
in many years. Various causes have
been suggested for the shortness of
heads and shriveled condition of much
of the grain. One of the most preva-
lent was the May frosts, which were
said to have checked grain develop
ment. Local dealers were paying $1.10
for new wheat yesterday. Farmers
were expecting the price to advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
TEXAN ASSUMES DUTIES
AS POSTAL OFFICIAL
John w. Philip Takes Oath as
Fourth Assistant, Succeeding
Billany, Retiring.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
John w. Philip. former postmaster at
Dallas, Tex, took the oath of Office as
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General,
in charge of rural letter carriers, this
afternoon.
He succeeds H H. Billany. for eight
years Fourth Assistant, now retiring
from the service.
N. H. Goodell of Edinboro. Pa, ma
tional president of the Rural Letter
Carriers Association, represented that
organization at the brief ceremony in
the Office of the Postmaster General.
The new Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General was born at Caldwell, Tex, and
has been for 40 years resident of Dali
las. Tex. He was appointed Dallas post
master in 1921 and has served since.
Prior to his entry in the postal service
he was a wholesale and retail hardware
merchant of Dallas. He was educated
In Southwestern University, Georgetown,
Tex; Staunton Military Academy.
Stanton, Va, and the University of
Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
CAPTIVE AND OFFICER
SLAIN IN GUN BATTLE
Alleged Bootlegger Is Killed by
Constable After Staying
Arkansas Marshal.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CAMDEN. Ark, July &c. r. Marsh,
city marshal at Chichester, and Walter
Patterson. an alleged bootlegger, were
shot to death in gun battle which
grew out of liquor raid near Chichester
last night.
Marsh was said to have been slain by
Patterson, who in turn was killed by
another officer, Constable Luther Meeks.
The officers had raided Patterson's
home and were said to have found
liquor in a smokehouse. They arrested
Patterson and were taking him to Jail,
when according to Deputy Sheriff John
Pruitt, Patterson seized Marsh's pistol
and began firing at Marsh.
After dropping Marsh, Patterson
opened fire on Pruitt. the latter report
ed and was killed by Constable Meeks.
Patterson's brother. Albert, although
not at home at the time of the shoot
ing, was arrested later. A prohibition
charge probably will be filed against
him officers said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
RUM AT ST A PINT,
DRY AGENT CHARGES
Prohibition Deputy Testifies Liquor
Is Plentiful at Lynchburg.
Appears at Trial,

LYNCHBURG, Va. July (SpeciaD.
That whisky of the usual bootleg fla
vor and variety can be bought through
out this city at a doller pint, is a
statement made Saturday to Federal
Commissioner Thomas j. O'Brien by
Federal Prohibition Agent F. o. White
of Roanoke, when the agent testified
against Cells Rose and Munford Smith,
Lynchburg colored men, who were given
preliminary trial on charge OF selling
liquor to the agent. Rose and Munford
were held for the investigation of the
Federal grand jury here next January.
Both of the colored men made siren
uous denials of the charge. They are to
be prosecuted under the Jones act
which provides for five years and $10,-
600 fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
ALEXANDRIA,.

ALEXANDRIA,. Va, July 8 (Spe-
ciaD .-Sergt. Hardy j. Story. as, of the
18th Engineer Corps. U. S. A.. at Fort
Humphreys, Va, was to be turned over
to military authorities of that fort to-
day, following his arrest here yesterday
afternoon by Patrolman Edward Roach
on charges of operating an automobile
while under the influence of liquor,
theft of the machine and luggage val
ued at SIS.
Story was arrested shortly after po-
lice received a request from Fort
Humphreys to maintain a watch for
him He had borrowed an automobile
earlier in the day from Pvt. S. G. Nord-
linger, a member of the Reserve Off
GERS Training Corps, now encamped at
Fort Humphreys, and had failed to re-
turn the machine. Nordlinger resides
at 1888 Nineteenth street northwest,
Washington.
Story, according to police, also stole
the luggage of M Pannaman, men,
Der of the 10th Regiment of United
States Marines at Quantico, Va. Story
picked up Pannaman in Washington
and offered to drive him to Quantico.
Reaching this city Story asked the
Marine to purchase some chewing gum
and then drove off with Pannaman's
bags when the latter entered drug
store.
Two occupants of the automobile the
soldier was driving were released. They
were Bernard Hammill of 1856 South
Patrick street and j. J. Mitchell of 1876
North Henry street. Both denied any
knowledge of the thefts.
The July term of the Alexandria Cor
poration Court opened this morning,
with Judge William P. Woolls presiding.
The cases listed for trial were to be
called and a date set for the hearings.
C. E. Powell of New Alexandria, Va.
sustained a minor liberation of his
head last night when an automobile
driven by Dr. Lewis Schafer. city health
officer, struck him as he walked across
an intersection in the 1900 block King
street last night. Powell was carried
to the Alexandria Hospital, wES.e the
wound was treated by DR.. SchWer
An automobile owned by M: Bond
of Maple street, RoSemont, was badly
damaged Saturday in collision at
Cameron and West streets with a
machine driven by Clyde B. Lanham,
prominent attorney, and a candidate
for police justice in the impending
Democratic primary. Neither Bond
nor Lanham was injured. The case
was settled out of court.
The following deeds of property trans
fers we're placed on record this morn
ing by Elliott F. Hoffman, clerk of the
Corporation Court: William P. Woolls.
trustee, to Russell Hackley and wife,
Mrs. Ethel Hackley, lot SO in the square
bounded by Fayette, Oronoco, Henry
and Princess streets; Jessie D. Morris
to Clarence D. Morris and wife, Mrs.
Florence H. Morris, house and lot 1901
Prince street.
In the absence of the complainant,
Mrs j. Randall Cation, jr., George P.
Taylor, %, colored, of Washington was
ordered to leave the city and never
return when arraigned before Judge
w. S. Snow in Police Court this morn
ing for the theft of an automobile tire
from Mrs. Cations garage at 212 North
Columbus street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
CITIZEN SOLDIERS
START TRAINING
Fort Myer C. M. T. c. Camp
Trainees Are Examined
and Work Begins.
Special DISPATCH to The Star.

DpHCldl DlSpdLCn TO Inc SLdT.
FORT MYER, Va, July 8.-More
than 800 youthful citizen soldiers from
the District of Columbia and five States
began a month of intensive training
III the United States Cavalry here to-
day, under direction of Col. Guy V.
Henry, commander of the Sd Cavalry,
u. S. A. and corps of officers in the
Regular Army and Reserves.
The States of Virginia, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, New York and New Jer-
sey are represented, with Pennsylvania
supplying the largest contingent. The
citizen soldiers reported for training
Saturday, submitted to rigid physical
examinations, we're issued equipment
and were prepared generally for the
programs they will follow.
An official welcome was extended the
trainees today by Col. Henry, in which
he said that the object of the camp was
to produce q closer national and social
unity. to teach the privileges, duties and
responsibilities of American citizenship,
land to demonstrate to the country that
camp instruction of the kind contem-
plated will develop the youth Of Amer
lea and produce greater national
strength. civil and military"
Col. Henry, the camp commander, is
being assisted during the training period
by staff, consisting of Maj. John IT
McLane, executive officer; Capt. Mark
A. Devine, jr., camp adjutant; Lieut.. c.
H. Noble, personnel adjutant; Lieut.. c.
" Barnum. supply officer; Maj. ]. c.
Magee, surgeon Lieut.. r. B. Bosserman,
mess officer; Maj. r. L. Foster, finance
and signal officer: Capt. Albert F.
Vaughn, chaplain: Lieut.. ]. w. Wofford,
athletic officer: Lieut.. F. w. Mckinney,
recreation officer; Mai. Frederic Will
liam Vile. Washington newspaper cor
respondent. of the officers Reserve
Corps; Capt. William Macdonald, o. r.
c., and Lieut.. Charles A. Burrows, o.
r. c., public relations officers.
The public relations officers plan to
edit and issue a daily newspaper at
Fort Myer for the camp. called the
Haltershank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
THREE TOWNS VOTE
GAS FRANCHISES
Pittsburgh Company's En-.
trance Into GrantsviIIe, Mey-
ersdaIe, Berlin Approved.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

EVANSVILLE, Md, July s.-Favor-
able action on the granting of fran
chises to the Manufacturers Light &
Heat Co. of Pittsburgh, calling for the
introduction of natural gas, has been
taken by the town authorities of
Grantsville, Meyersdale and Berlin. 1t
is expected the councils Of Salisbury
and lockwood also will take favorable
action and the laying of gas mains will
start shortly.
The company desires to extend the
service to Somerset, but authorities
there granted franchise to another
corporation some time ago that bars
similar enterprises for the next three
years. The council. however. is trying
to have the existing franchise, which
has remained unused. abrogated, and
if successful in achieving that end, will
welcome the advent of the Manufac-
turers' Light & Heat Co.
The company recently purchased the
old Standard Oil Co.'S pipe line, which
follows the Mason and Dixon line across
the southern part of Pennsylvania, and
is now engaged In cleaning and placing
it in condition for the conveying of
natural gas from its fields in Western
Pennsylvania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
NURSE IN COLLISION
NOT TO Be SUED
Bus Concern Drops Accident
Fight Several Days Ago
at Winchester.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

cpcCldl OlSpdtCu IO ne CLdT
WINCHESTER, Va, July 8.-The
Eastern Public Service Corporation,
operating twoscore de luxe buses in
| Virginia, has changed it's mind about
suing Mrs. Edith Claxton registered
nurse, Cleveland, Ohio, for about $50
repair damages to one of its machines
in collision at street intersection
here few days ago.
Mrs. ClaXton and Mrs. E. S. Robbins,
also a Cleveland nurse, were spending a
few days here en- route to visit friends
in Savannah, Ga, when the accident
occurred. Each claimed to have had
the right of way. The bus corpora
TONS agent had Mrs. Claxton arraigned
in Police Court, charged with reckless
driving. but Magistrate Weems refused
to assess fine in view of Mrs. Claxton
being visitor from another State.
Then the corporation obtained a civil
order impounding Mrs. Claytons al
ready damaged car. and insisted on
restitution being made. Last evening,
however, the impounding order was
withdrawn, and it is understood the bus
company agent offered apologies for ap-
parent hasty action. Mrs. Claxton had
by that time practically recovered from
cuts. bruises and a severe nervous shock,
and resumed her trip to Savannah. Mrs.
Robbins returned to Cleveland by train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
D. A. R. AND CLAN MEET
AT SHEPHERDSTOWN
Admiral Latimer Speaks at Sessions
of Groups-Praises 5-5-3
Treaty.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SHEPHERDSTOWN, w. Va, July 8.
Admiral Julian Lane Latimer, U. S.
NJ, in charge of the Navy Yard at Phil
adelphia, was the speaker at a gather
ing of chapters of the D. A. r. at Belle
Vue, colonial home of Mr.. and Mrs. r..
C. Ringgold here, also marking the an
nual gathering of the Van Sweringen
clan.
Admiral Latimer, Jefferson County
man by birth, spoke of his experiences
while in command during the Nlcara-
guam disturbances, and also spoke in
praise of the $3.50 naval ship ratio AS a
practical formula for preserving peace.
He was introduced by H. L. Snyder,
editor of the Shepherdstown Register.
Approximately ITS Daughters and
friends heard the address. Hcstesses
served refreshments following the pro-
gram.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
BIG BASS ARE CAUGHT.
Cumberland Angler Lands Five
Founder Measuring 90 Inches.

CUMBERLAND, Md, July (Spe-
ciaD Some fine bass are being caught
by anglers in this neighborhood. Emil
Haselberger, North Mechanic street
caught one in Lake Gordon, the source
of Cumberland's water supply, that
weighed S pounds and measured %
inches. He also landed five other bass
Of a total weight of 14sl pounds. Other
catches reported include:
John II. Mccullough. in the South
Branch of the Potomac, near Messick' s
Az pounds; w. o. Hughes, ga pounds
Cletes Brakewell, 434 pounds, and Loui;
Buzzerd 2-Dounder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
Hurt in Auto Crash.

LYNCHBURG, Va, July Especially
Misses Katherine Lunsford of Brookneal
and Edith Thomas of Appomattox, who
we're hurt in an automobile accident
near Rustburg on route 10, were given
first-aid treatment at Memorial Hospital
here Friday night and an hour later
were permitted to go home. The acct
dent was the result of a collision with
another car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
MARYLAND WAS IMPORTER
OF WILD GAME IN 1928
More Than 10000 Rabbits, 1895
Quail Were Placed in State
by Wardens,
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
BALTIMORE, July S.-Maryland i'm
ported 10000 cotton-tail rabbits during
the past year, according to the annual
report of State Game Warden Le-
Compile.
1t was also reported that the State
distributed during the fiscal year end
ing 1928 1895 Bob White quail Some
of these were imported from Mexico. A
limited number were reared on the
State game farm.
Chinese ring-neck pheasants also
were raised on the farm and a number
of birds were obtained for stocking pur-
poses from that source. Eggs were dis
tributed among individuals and clubs
for Matching
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
MARKER HON0RS WOMAN.
Exercises Pay Tribute to Margaret
johnson Skidmore,

ELKINS, w. Va. July 8 Especially =
A marker was unveiled at the grave of
Margaret johnson Skidmore, on the
State Odd Fellows Home property here
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Skidmore
an early settler in Randolph County,
was an aunt of Andrew johnson, seven
teenth President of the United States
Among her descendants are many MEM
bers Of the Skidmore and other families
who now reside in this vicinity and
throughout West Virginia.
Col. John d. Sutton Of Sutton, W.
Va, presided over the exercises. A his
torical sketch was read by Capt. Will
liam H. Cobb president Of the RAN
dolph County Historical Society, under
direction of which the marker was
erected Many descendants of Mrs.
Skidmore we're present and they had q
picnic dinner on the grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
FORMER SHERIFF DIES
AT CUMBERLAND HOME
Peter c. Mcfarland Also Was As
sistant Postmaster at
Homecoming.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, July 8.-Peter
G. Mcfarland, sheriff of Allegany Coun-
ty for 1915 to 1917, and former assist
ant postmaster at Homecoming under his
father, the late John Mcfarland, died
at his home here last night. Several
weeks ago Mr.. Mcfarland underwent
an operation. He was SIS years old.
Mr.. Mcfarland was once active in
Republican politics. OF late years he
was travelling salesman for the Pitts
burgh Provision g. Packing Co, and was
widely known. Mr.. Mcfarland served
II years as secretary of the Maryland
State Firemen's Association. He was a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
CUMBERLAND KIWANIANS
TO EQUIP HOSPITAL ROOM
Club Also Will Pay Expenses of
Six Children at Claiborne
Preventorium.

CUMBERLAND, Md, July 8 (spe-
claD The Cumberland Kiwanis Club
voted $500 toward furnishing a room in
the New Memorial Hospital, which will
open about August l. The club also
voted to subscribe an amount from the
kiWants fund sufficient to send six
children to the Claiborne Preventorium
for undernourished children.
Rev: Edward H. Roach, assistant pas
tor OF st. Patrick's Catholic Church
here for five years, transferred to ST.
Matthews Church, Washington, D. C.,
was unan 'nously voted an honorary life
membership in the Cumberland Kiwanis
Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
SWISS PLOMAT IS BLAMED
IN FREDERICK AUTO ACCIDENT
Attache Driving on Left Side
of Road, Is As
sertion.
Boy Was Killed in Collision
Now Being
Probed.
FREDERICK. N

FREDERICK, Md, July 8.-The YER
dict of the coroners jury in the death
of James Franklin Lowe, Is years old.
in collision with an automobile oper-
ated by Etienne Lardy a member of
the Swiss legation in Washington. has
been forwarded by States Attorney
William Storm to the attorney general
of Maryland.
The verdict, handed down Wednesday
night states that Lowe met his death
when his motor cycle was struck by the
Lardy car, which was travelling on the
left of the center of the road"
In addition to the verdict, the report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
MOVE MADE TO END
STREET CAR STRIKE
Council Urges Acceptance of
Unions Proposal Pend
ing Negotiations.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS. July s.-The city
commission council today requested the
New Orleans Public Service, Inc, to
accept the proposition of the Carmen's
Union for the return to work of the
striking motormen and conductors,
pending negotiations over a new work
ing contract provided the union is
recognized Immediately. The councils
request was laid before the company's
board of directors shortly before /
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08

member Of Good Will Fire Co. of
Lonaconning. Mr.. Mcfarland was
Mason, having been identified with
East Gate Lodge, Cumberland. He is
survived by his wife, who was Janet d.
Spence of Meyersdale, Pa. and one son,
Peter. jr.; also three brothers, John T.
and James F. Mcfarland of Pittsburgh
and William Mcfarland, Cumberland,
and two sisters Mrs. John Atkinson,
Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Connie Schwei-
kert, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
EQUALIZATION BOARD
OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN
Berkeley County, w. Va, organiza-
ton Makes Lemon President and
Ruble Secretary.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MARTINSBURG, w. Va. July 81.
w. Lemen was named president of
Berkeley County's Board of Equaliza-
ton and Review, which organized for
the year yesterday. G. w. Ruble was
named secretary.
The board indicated it's desire to
shorten the number of days of its sit
tings and planned to recess from time
to time over the 25-day required period
of sitting. Lack of protests against
assessments - review protests whose
duties 1t is the boards to hear-makes
them feel the daily sittings are rot
required and it desires to avoid the
waste. Few changes in valuations have
been made in recent years and there
has been no organized protest against
the valuations in 10 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
MAN OVERCOME BY HEAT.
Bert Norton Is Found Unconscious
on Highway Near Suitland.

SUITLAND, Md, July 6 Especially -
Found unconscious on the roadway near
Green Gables last night, Bert Norton,
so years old, of this place, was taken
to Casualty Hospital in Washington by
the Prince Georges County Volunteer
Firemens rescue squad, No. 2, where it
was said he was suffering from heart
attack.
His condition was reported to be i'm
proved today. Tt was thought that the
attack was brought about by the heat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
SUES FOR $41,000.
DR.. Edmund Alleges Rice Gwynn
Repudiated Sale.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DANVILLE, Va. July 8.-Dr. T. w.
Edmunds, Danville specialist, has In
stituted a suit against Rice Gwynn,
wealthy retired tobacco dealer for the
recovery of SAL 900.
Edmunds claims that last April when
he sold his hospital and two other build
ings at a public auction Gwynn pur-
chased them for the sum mentioned,
and, after giving a pencilled memoran-
dunn confirming the sale and making
the first payment of $4,10O, repudiated
the transaction and asked for the re-
turn of his money.
Gwynn claimed that some OF the
bids at the auction were not genuine
and that the title cannot be legally
conveyed. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
II Dead in Czechoslovakia Storm

PRAGUE, Czechoslovakia, July 8 up.
--latest reports on the casualties of the
storm which swept Czechoslovakia last
Thursday state that II persons were
killed and 40 seriously injured. Material
damage was declared enormous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
23.PoundC roundhog,
Killed by Man, Drags
Tiny Terrier With 1t
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MAPLE GLEN, Pa, July g.
j. r. Christner killed q giant
grounding, which proved too much
for his fox terrier. 1t tipped the
scales at % pounds.
Christner, coming over the
mountain by the Fire Tower road,
noticed something ahead of him
which seemed as large as a cub
bear. When it took to the woods,
the dog overlook it, grabbing it by
the hindquarters. The ground
hog carried the dog. which held
on. with IL in its effort to escape.
Christner finally overlook the
pair and dispatched the ground
hog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
Gillett Given Labor Post.

LONDON, July 8 Cp.-George Mas
terman Gillett has been appointed Sec
rotary for the department of overseas
trade in the Labor government. Mr..
Gillett, who is banker, has been Labor
member for FinsbHry since 1928.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-08
WIFE ASKS DIVORCE.
Margaret P. Clark Charges Hus.
band With Cruelty and Desertion.

Margaret p. Clark, 1858 Penn street
Supreme Court for limited divorce
from Ralph E. Clark, 1929 Fourteenth
street. They were married December
%, 1917, and have three children. The
wife charges cruelty and says her hus-
band deserted her June last. She is
represented by Louis Pearlstein and
Roy L. Humphrey, attorneys.