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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14

Laurent De Maroni, and feel it my
duty to call your attention to the
ritiable case of a citizen OF your
country.
This man, Paul Lamont by name,
has been at the settlement for forty
six years, during the last six OF
which he has been a free man.
However, owing to the French
government making no arrangement
for the return of prisoners after
completing sentences, he has been
in abject poverty and near starvation
for six years with no prospect OF
Narning enough to return TO the
Vilized world, before he dies.
Vhis man is 78 years OF age. He
erly was a professor Of Ian
guages in o European university,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14
Hourly Temperatures

Maroni river. On each side is dense
jungle.
Monkeys chatter in the trees
Parrots screech overhead.
"a regiment of men could be a
hundred feet away without giving
any trace.
when the ship is tied up at the
wooden jetty, convicts are marched
aboard by the guards to unload it,
They are the most hopeless men in
the universe, for escape through the
jungle is almost impossible, and
there is scarcely a chance in a mil
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14

lion that they ever will see France
again.
after they have served their SEN
tences they must do another equal
amount of time as preventive de-
tention,' after which they are free
to get away if they can pay their
passage. But as they are not al
lowed to have money while prison.
ers, and as st. Laurent offers them
no way of making more than the
tiniest pittance by labor after they
are free, there is almost no hope.
"St. Laurent is only six degrees
from the equator, but the convicts
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14
SLOW NAVY BUILDING
Coolidge StirS Row in Con-
greSS on Cruisers.
Tnitcd Press

BH United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Presi-
dent Coolidge stirred up row with
congress over the naval building
program today when he submitted
a proposal that only $12,370,000 be
appropriated for starting five new
cruisers and an aircraft carrier dur
ing the governments next fiscal
year beginning July I. The Presi-
dent and the budget bureau dis
regarded the desire of congress for
beginning work Immediately, by
falling to submit any estimate for
construction at this time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14
Bank at Hope Closed

HOPE, Ind, Feb. 14.-The Citi-
zens National bank failed to open
it's doors for business here today.
The decision to close came after
conference of directors in which
it was decided to act to protect the
interests of the depoSitors,"
John F.. Utt, national bank ex-
aminer, Immediately took charge.
Persistent rumors of a shortage
were vigorously denied by bank Of
ficiaIs. Mart Holder is president
and Herman Stewart cashier of the
closed institution.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14
SOLVE 9 BURGLARIES
Youth ConfeSSeS to Many Thefts,
Say Police.

Lewis Reilly, 10. OF 907 North Illi-
noiS street, arrested several days ago
on burglary charges. is said to have
made a confession which detectives
say clears up nine burglarieS IN
lunch rooms and poolrooms and
three automobile theftS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14
NAMES GARRETT JUDGE
Senate Receives Nomination of
Democratic Leader.
BB United Press

BB UNlteU PftSS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Presi-
dent Coolidge today sent to the
senate the nomination Of Finis j.
Garrett of Tennessee, Democratic
leader in the house, to be associate
Judge on the United States court OF
customs appeals.
Former Senator Irvine L. Len
root of Wisconsin, also was nomin-
ated for the customs court.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14
TRAFFIC SIGN BREAKS
Pedestrians Enjoy Old Time Sport
az Busy Corners.

Pedestrians enjoyed a brief Yaca-
ton from the three-Way traffic sys-
tenn at Illinois and Washington
streets at noon today.
Something went wrong with the
semaphore which ordinarily keeps
pedestrians WAITING until the gong
rings and the two stop" signs ap-
pear.
One of the old semaphores was
put into use and pedestrians per-
mitted to romp across with traffic
while the broken sign was repaired.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14
fLIER DIES IN CRASH
Another Believed Hurt Fatally When
Plane Falls Near Terre Haute.

BN United Press
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Feb. 15.-
One man is reported dead and an
other dying as the result Of an air.
plane crash near here today.
Authorities had not yet succeeded
in establishing the identity Of the
aviatorS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14

Ragged, bearded and hopeless! No idea Of ho1O the
world has changed IN the last half century. Buried dUe
for forty-sr gears IN the WorSt prison earh-ree
noU but can't escape That's the remarkable story of
Paul Lamont at Devils island He has forgotten his
DrGaeYs for rescue.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14
Automobile Dealers
Anxious to Reduce
Used Car Stocks

indianapolis Automobile Dealers,
anticipating heavy trade-ins on
new models, during Auto Show
week are endeavoring to clear
their floors Of Used Cars.
Dealers are cooperating in tre-
mendous 3-day clearance sale.
Special price inducements are be-
ing offered.
If you are in the market Tor a
car it is your opportunity to
buy at a real bargain price.
See the Want Ad Pages OF to-
DAYS Times for q list OF "Spe-
Gals"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14
Money Is the
Root ofAU

BU United Press
DETROIT, Feb. 14.-Oran
Mills donated 500 to the Anti
Saloon League. His wife and
three children were given 81,
Mrs. Mills said in asking for a
divorce. The divorce was
granted.
BB United Press
DETROIT, Feb 14-SiX
cents for newspapers and five
cents for luncheon was all his
wife gave him each week day
for an allowance, Norman
Main testified in his suit for
divorce. The rest of his pay
check went for his wife's lux
uriec 'e said. He was granted
. Jrce.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14
Mrs. Hoover Heads Travellers Aid

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-An-
nouncement that Mrs. Herbert Hoo
yer has accepted the honorary
presidency of the Travellers Aid
Society of 1928, has been made by
the association.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-14
0, K. ON SHOALS BILL
Committee FaVorS Lease
for so Years.
BV United Press

BV United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-The
house military affairs committee ir
executive session today fayorably
reported the Madden bill, which
would authorize leasing of Muscle
Shoals to the American Cyanamic
Company for fifty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
Y. M. H. A. DELEGATES
FOR D. C. ARE NAMED
Annual Convention Is Scheduled
to Open in Baltimore on
September l.

Delegates were appointed today to the
annual convention of the Middle Allan
tic States Federation Of Y. M. H. AS
to be held in Baltimore September
and 2.
Those who will represent the local
Y. NJ and Y. w. H. A. and the Jewish
Community Center include: Burnett ST.
man, Maurice Bisgyer. Morris Cafritz
Joseph A. Wilmer, Fred S. Gichner, Max
Aronson, Albert Shefferman, DR.. Joseph
Norman, Paul F. STREET., Moses Often
berg. Louis E. Spiegler, DR.. Louis j.
Schwefel. Harry Viner. Paul Himelfarb
Morris Garfinkle, Morris GewriZ, David
Wiener, Joseph B. Shapiro. George @
Cohen, Isaac Wolf, Morris Lenkin. Sam
uel Lenkin, I. Lesser, Louis I. Goldberg
Edward Rosenblun, Mrs. p. F. Street,
Mrs. e. Rosenblum, Mrs. B. Simon, Mrs
M. Gutenberg, Mrs. H. Hollander, Min
ME HUT, Ann Zeiler and Hilda Levy.
A large delegation of members OF the
three organizations also will attend the
sessions in an unof1icial capacity.
This Is the fifteenth annual conven'
ton of the federation and delegates
will attend from Washington, Balti-
more, Richmond, Norfolk and Newport
News.
The feature of the annual conclave
will be the oratorical contest to be held
at the Baltimore Y. M. H. A. Building
Sunday evening. Washington will be
represented by Benjamin Hinden, who
participated in the National Oratorica
Contest held here last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
TYSON is EULOGIzED
BY SENATOR M'KELLAR

The career Of Senator Tyson, Demo-
crat of Tennessee, who died Saturday,
was eulogized in the Senate today by
his colleague, Senator McKeller, Demo-
crat of the same State. After adopting
resolutions expressing its regret over
the death of Senator Tyson, the Sen
ate adjourned as q further mark OF
respect until Wednesday.
Senator Mcclellan said that Senator
Tyson was not only great statesman
but great general as well and recalled
that the troops led by Gen. Tyson dur
ing the World War. were among the
first to cross the Hindenburg line.
Vice President Curtis appointed the
following members to attend the
funeral: Senators Mcclellan of Tonnes
see, Robinson of Arkansas. Watson of
Indiana. Overman Of North Carolina,
Moses of New Hampshire, Fletcher OF
Florida, Reed Of Pennsylvania, King Of
Utah. Golf Of West virginia, Thomas
Of Idaho. Harris of Georgia. sackett OF
Kentucky, Glass of Virginia. Helm OF
Alabama, Stephens of Mississippi and
Blease of South Carolina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
MORE GOLD FOUND
IN MAGRUDER HOME
Uncounted Sum in Old Cur
rency Is Recovered, Swell
ing Total Past $4,000.

Resuming the treasure hunt began
last week, official searchers after the
boarded savings of Miss Blanche Ma
gruder, aged Georgetown spintress, to-
day were meeting with continued sue
cess in their strange quest for hidden
wealth.
This morning, uncounted sums Of
money in old currency and coins were
dug out of piles of old rags and other
rubbish scattered about the second
story of the crumbling frame home on
Thirty-fifth street of the eccentric
octogenarian inmate Of the District
poor farm.
Two UNEMPLOYED bedrooms. in a state
of indescribable disarray, were to be
entered by the "prospectors" during the
day in the, belief that other sums may
be secreted there. Approximately S.
600 already has been recovered from the
mystery" house by the searchers, in
GLIDING Mrs Marie Clark, a niece of
Miss Magruder, and w. B. Wright,
receivers appointed by the courts. and
A. K. Shipe, attorney for Mrs. Clark,
and Mrs. r. L. Lamb, another relative
of Miss Magruder.
Aided by force of workmen and
assisted by a police guard from the
seventh precinct, the investigators are
rummaging through every article OF
clothing furniture and furnishings that
might be the hiding place of Miss Ma
gruder'S unestimated fortune. Nothing
is overlooked. as most of the money
has been found In rusty cans, rag
bundles and other peculiar caches.
When the search Is completed re-
port will be made to the court. Miss
Maeruder is in a bedridden condition
at the District Home for the Aged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
CITATIONS FOR BRAVERY
\ AWARDED WAR HEROES
Oscar E. Martin of Washington
One of Three Honored With
DISTINGUISHED Cross.

Distinguished Cross citations for ex-
traordinary heroism in actions in France
during the World War have been award
ed Oscar e. Martin Of 3547 Sixteenth
street. this city, and to Martin j.
Paauwe Of Grand Rapids, Mich, and
posthumously to Albert F. Cleary of
Gloucester, Va, who was killed near ST..
Kilaire-au-Temple. France. while keep
ing his exposed post during severe
aerial bombardment. Cleary was serv-
ing as q private in the 117th Train
Headquarters, 42d Division. His medal
will be given to his mother, Mrs. Viola
Netherton of Omaha, Nebr.
Martin was born at Pipers Gap, Va,
and was q resident Of this city when he
enlisted at the outbreak Of the war as
q private in the 55th Company, 5th
Regiment, u. S. Marine Corps, I'd Di-
vision, A. E. F. According to the cita-
ton in his case, Pvt. Martin, while act
Ing as company runner in the action
near Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 2,
1918, showed great bravery and devo-
ton to duty, repeatedly carrying mes
sages under intense machine gun and
artillery fire." and, although himself
severely wounded, Pvt. Martin assisted
his wounded company commander to a
place Of safety while under intense
enemy fire, thereby setting q splendid
example to the men of his organization. :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
BEAN TO SUE j. S.
FOR CAR DAMAGES
Claims May Be Filed Against
Treasury, Attorney of
Auto Owner Is Told.

The Prohibition Bureau has advised
Herbert Grossman. attorney for James
E. Bean, %. Of Forestville, Md. whose
automobile was fired upon in q chase
by revenue agents on August Q, that
claims for damages may be filed against
the Treasury Department.
James J. Britt, chief counsel Of the
prohibition unit, has requested that a
full report of the pursuit and firing OF
shots be forwarded to him and, he said
today, an investigation would be made
as in all similar cases.
Grossman made 1t known today thai
while ne does not intend to seek per-
sonal damages at present he proposes
to file claim for property damages and
expects to forward papers for the claim
to Britt within few days.
On behalf OF Bean. GroSSman con-
tends that the pursuit. collision and
the firing of shots constituted assault
and battery on the part Of the revenue
agents. Under the law the Treasury
Department is authorized to pay prop
erty damages caused by agents acting
within scope Of their authority II such
damages are proved.
The Prohibition Bureau has declined
to divulge the identity of the agents
who figured in the collision. but the
presumption is that they were men in
the Washington administration district.
Bean and Ralph Simpson, friend.
were chased by agents on the Largo
pike near Hyattsville. Md, and, after
several shots were fired, a collision
occurred between Beans car and that
of the agents and beams car was over
turned. The agents found no liquor in
the car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
CRASH CASE CONTINUED
TO GET MORE WITNESSES
Accused Man Denies He Was
Operator Of Car Which Hit
Legislators Machine.

Sidney Davis. colored. of Shepherd
road northeast, accused of being the OPP
orator of the machine which collided
with the parked automobile of Repre-
sentative Arthur M. Free of California
Saturday. was granted continuance to
secure corroboration of his testimony
when he appeared before Judge John
p. Mcmahon in Taafic Court today.
Charges Of leaving after colliding and
driving without permit are lodged
against Davis. Testimony revealed that
the automobile which collided with Mr..
Frees machine had failed to halt.
Three witnesses testified they secured
tn, license numbers of the fleeing ma
chine and an investigation disclosed
the owner. Arrested by Policeman c.
E. Musselman, Davis Is said to have
been identified by witness as being
the operator. 80
The continuance was granted as Da-
Wis alleged he was not operating the
automobile at the time Of the accident
and wished to secure other witnesses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
GALL|NCER.PROBE
WILL Be PUBLIC
Hearings.to Convene Tomor.
row, With Dr.. Bocock as
First Witness.

Hearings to be held In the investiga-
ton of the administration of Gallinger
Hospital will be public, it was an
nounced by w. w. MILAN, acting chair
man Of the Board Of Public Welfare. to-
day. The hearings will start at 10 am.
tomorrow, in the board room Of the
District Building. with DR.. Edgar b.
cock. superintendent Of the hospital, as
the first witness
Later the hearings will be adjourned
at the hospital, so that statements can
be taken from practically every men,
Der Of the hospital staff without incon-
veniencing the hospital by absence OF
its employees After these statements
are taken. the hearings will come back
to the District Building.
Invites Criticism.
Mr.. MILAN said that a blanket in
vitation would be issued to everybody
who wished to offer any criticism Of the
hospitals management to come to the
hearings. Whether a special invitation
will be sent to Judge Kathryn Sellers
of the Juvenile Court. whose charges
in the newspapers started the investi-
cation, had not yet been determined by
the committee In charge Of the in
vestigation today. The committee con-
sists of Mr.. MILAN, charimans; DR..
George M. Kober, Mrs. Hugh S. Cum
ming and DR.. j. j. Crosson.
This afternoon will be spent by the
committee in completing its inspection
of the plant at the hospital. After the
completion Of the investigation the COM
nittee will submit written report OF
its findings to the District Commits.
sioners. A stenographic transcript Of
the hearings will be included as part
Of this report.
Mr.. MILAN said 1t was the wish of
the committee to make the investigation
as thorough as possible. No fact will
be ignored. whether favorable or un-
favorable to the hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
GUARD UNITS RETURN
FROM CAMP RITCHIE
District Engineers and Infantry.
men Conclude Annual Two.
Week Training Period.

The Engineer and Infantry units of
the District National Guard returned
to Washington yesterday afternoon from
their two-week training period at Camp
Albert c. Richie, Cascade, Md.
The 121st Engineers marched from
the Union Station to their armory at
North Capitol and D street. There the
companies were lined up and the men
and officers paid and officially relieved
from duty. This morning the camp
equipment, conveyed from the railroad
station in trucks, was unloaded and
stored away in the armory.
Company A, 372d Infantrymen, also
paraded from the station to their
armory, where they drew their pay
Immediately after breakfast yester-
day morning the work of breaking camp
began. Tents were struck and stored
In warehouses on the military reserva-
ton. and then every man was put to
work policing the area. An hour before
the time for departure their baggage
had been loaded aboard the train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
POLICEMAN FACES
TRIAL IN SHOOTING
Colored Officer Wounds Driver Of
Car in Dispute Over Right
Of Way.

Pvt. Leonard ]. Thomas. colored, Of
the eighth precinct, will be cited before
the police trial board as the result
of the shooting Of John r. Robinson,
81, colored. Of 910 Twenty-seventh
street, early Sunday morning.
According to report Of the affair by
Inspector Albert j. Headley, the two
men, each driving an automobile, had
an argument as to the right Of way at
Fourteenth and T streets. Thomas
claimed that Robinson swore at him
and advanced on him threateningly,
whereupon Thomas, fearing the man
had a gun, fired a shot at him with
his service revolver. Robinson was
taken by Thomas to Emergency Hos
pital, where he was treated and released
to his home.
His injuries are said to have been
not serious. The bullets entered near
the left hip. According to Robinson's
version of the affair, he did not use
the language claimed by Thomas and
Thomas was the attacker throughout.
Thomas was suspended from duty
and Robinson was charged with assault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
BIDS IN FOR CONTINUING
MEMORIAL BRIDGE WORK
Proposals to Be Opened Wednesday
for Constructing Parkway APP
proach and Water Gate.

Bids will be opened Wednesday
morning for the construction Of the
parkway approach. the plaza and the
superstructure of the water gate at the
Washington end Of the Arlington Me-
mortal Bridge. This work represents
another important step toward compile
ton of the bridge project and will cost
in the neighborhood of 100000 or
$4,000
According to Maj. J. c. Mehaffey,
engineer oficer in charge Of the bridge.
the parkway approach will start from
the end Of B sire and rise gradually
toward the bridge plaza. The approach
will be about 1000 feet in length, with
granite, walls along its sides.
Bids also were called for today by
Maj Mehaffey, to be opened Septem-
Der II, for additional work on the Me-
ridian Hill Park project, north Of w
street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth
streets. The contract to be awarded
next month will call for part of the
high retaining wall for the grand ter
race at the south end of the upper level
of the parkway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
BULLET is REMOVED
FROM WOMAN'S HEAD
Mrs. Haag's Chances for Recovery
Are Heightened by Success
full Probe.

Passing what her doctors termed. "a
very good night" Mrs. Irene Haag, %,
alleged to have been shot Friday night
by her estranged husband, Augustus
Haag, today was reported in fair con-
dition at Casualty Hospital.
Successful removal of the bullet from
the center Of her forehead by surgeons
at the hospital has. greatly heightened
the young mothers chance for recovery.
the doctors say. Thomas Taylor, friend
of Mrs. Haas, wounded when Mrs. Haag
was shot, is reported improving also.
Haag is being held by police at the
ninth precinct, pending the recovery
Of Mrs. Haag and Taylor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
SEEKS TO ENJOIN CHANGE
IN ASSETS OF COMPANY
President of Building and Heating
Corporation Sues Simon 8.
Freedman and Others.

Suit for injunction was filed today
in the District Supreme Court by Will
liam H. Smith. president Of the Con-
solidated Building & Heating Co.. 1914
Newton street. against Simon S. Freed
man, his wife. Selma Freedman. and
Isaac j. Freedman, his brother, Oil
Seventh street. Smith seeks to enjoin
the defendants from changing the
status Of the assets of the Penn I'M
provement & Electric Co.. Inc. which,
he claims, was formed by the Freed
man brothers to prevent him from col
lecting a judgment for $1,000 awarded
him against Simon Freedman in the
Municipal Court. He also seeks to set
aside a transfer of 40 shares Of the
stock from Simon Freedman to his wife,
Selma Freedman. Justice Wheat sign
ed q temporary restraining order at
the request of Attorney Abner Siegal,
representing the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
Milk Thief May Get
Out of Prison if He
Reveals Pals Names

Sentenced to serve one year in
jail for the larceny of IL quarts
of milk when he appeared before
Judge Robert e. Mattingly in
Police Court today, Claude M.
Shaw of Capital Heights. Nd,
may escape the penalty II he re-
veals the names of his two &C.
completes.
Policeman F. g. Plkerton Of
the fifth precinct, accompanied
by Norman Brown and William
Fletcher. employees of Simpson
Dairy, observed Shaw and two
other men halt their automobile
in front of q grocery store at
Fourteenth and K streets south
east last night. Shaw and one
man alighted and the former
seized IL quarts of milk. His
companion took IL pints, which
he broke when he observed the
policeman. He and the driver of
the car escaped. Following i'm
position of sentence, Judge Mat
tingly informed Shaw he would
release him II he disclosed the
names Of the men who escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-26
BASE BALL GAMES MARKED
BY SEVERE ACCIDENTS
Pitcher in Contest Fractures Arm
Small Boy Spectator Hit In
Ribs by Ball.

A ball pitcher and a spectator were
treated at Casualty Hospital for in
juries sustained at two different base
ball games yesterday.
200 block Of Varnum street, was the
victim Of an unusual accident when he
fractured his right arm while making
a delivery to batter In q game at
Galesville, Md.
Using improvised splints Of barrel
slaves, DR.. Joseph Rogers and DR.: j.
Rogers Young of Casualty Hospital,
who were spectators at the game, set
the bone and later brought the injured
man to the local hospital.
Bell was pitching for the Petwortn-
York team.
Earle Payne, colored, 8 years old. Of
400 block Benning. road northeast,
was taken TO the hospital after being
struck on the chest by. O. bali wnile
boy was treated for possible fractures
to the left ribs.