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The Washington times., 1929-10-22
BLEASE To Open
C|TY'S EYES
Photo by Interna tIonal

Revelations that will ''open the
eyes of District officials will he
brought before the Sackett investi-
eating committee by Senator Cole
Blease of South Carolina. he an.
nounced today.
Blease declared ? that when the
committee begins hearings on his
charges of corruption and ineffi-
cheney in the District government,
he will produce witnesses who will
place startling facts before the in
vestigators.
Il have had a great many letters
and visitors in the past few days.
Rlease said. II have a number of
witnesses and when the time comes
T will put my own witnesses on
the stand, and they will give the
committee some facts that will open
their eyes"
Blease stated that he would bring
in these witnesses without the as
sistance of Federal operatives who
are expected to play an important
part in the inquiry.
"I don't need the Department OF
Justice to do. any investigating tor
me-" Blease said. Il can furnish
my own facts and my own VIII
neSSes'
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"There can be no ques-
ton of the attitude of in
surbordination shown BY
both,' said Pratt In his let
ter, and further stated that
in his opinion mo useful
purpose to the department
can be served by the resto-
ration of Private Allen to
duty" ., e-
He accused Captain Doyle
of being influenced" by
Aliens attitude.
Allen was suspended by
order of Inspector w. 8. Shelby
and the suspension was ap-
proved by Pratt just prior. to
the Grand Jury hearings in
the Mcpherson strangling case,
but later the suspension was
lifted by the Commissioners.
At present both he and his COM
mander are under fire from Pratt
and District Commissioner Proctor
l.. Dougherty in connection with
the arrest last week of William Lee
Moffatt, broker. ~
Letter I'm Full
Pratt's letter in full follows:
II submit herewith, correspond.
| ence which resulted from my action
| on October II in requesting through
| his commanding officer state.
ment frmo Private Robert ;. Allen
as to whether or not he was cos
rectlv quoted in a newspaper ar
ticle dated October II. 1929 to this
effct that h. Private Allen. intended
| to. investigate tn action of the
United States District Attorneys
office in the handling of two in
dictments which had been found
| against William Lee Moffatt,
Attention is invited to Aliens
reply, which Is attached hertq.
and to the Endorsement from me to
| Captain Doyle, his commanding
officer under date of October 19
and to the reply of Captain Doyle
under date of October 81.
There can be no question as
to- the attitude of insurbordination
shown i'm both letters and i'm my
opinion this is on illustration ri
the inevitable result Of the reso.
ration of private Allen to duty.
"You will recall that L stated
to the Board of District Commits
siGners that i'm my opinion there
was no useful service which Pri.
vate Allen could perform i'm the
department. Anticipating at the
time of that statement some such
results as those which have fol.
lowed.
'It is also apparent that Capt.
Robert E. Doyle. the commanding
officer of the precinct to which
Allen was transferred. has been
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LIE GIVEN
EYANSON
FOE

Conflicting testimony in
which the lie was passed, fea-
tured today's session OF the
Senate committee lnvestl-
eating the activities of lobbies
in the National Capital.
Frank w. Bryce, president of the
Atlantic Coast Fisheries Corpora
tion, charged Edward H. Cooley.
business rival, with telling an "ab
solute falsehood" to the committee.
Plain Lie. Says Bryce
Cooley. business manager of the
Massachusetts Fisheries Association,
testified yesterday Bryce told him
over the telephone: "If you don't
line IN with us, we'll go to bat and
use our influence with Senators and
REPRESENTATIVES, to put fish on the
free list
"Jf such a statement was made
here yesterday" said Bryce. sit is
an absolute falsehood. haven't
spoken to him about tariff since
last January and I never have made
any suggestion to put fish on the
free list anywhere at any time"
The lobby investigators also
brougt out a conflict in the testi-
monv of William Burgess. former
tariff commissioner now represent
ing the u. s. Potters Association
Thev revealed that Burgess in test-
fying before the Senate Finance
Committee had deliberately con-
cealed his connections with the Pot'
terry Associa ton.
Senator Walsh CD of Mont, nrst
read Burgess testimony before the
senate Finance Committee when the
latter denied any lobbying connec'
tions.
just on His Own
"Do YOU represent any particular
;pterest at this time?" he was
asked.
"No," replied Burgess.
Then Walsh read another ques-
tiou and reply.
"O.--Or any group of interests.
"a. Il do not represent any group
of interests outside Of the Ameri-
can manufacturers at large
Glow did you come to give that
testimony" Walsh demanded.
t'It was the fact
"But YOU told us you really were
In the employ of the potters who
paid you $500 year." Walsh
protested.
Il said I wasn't representing any
interest at that time and l wasn't" J"
replied Burgess. II was there
merely as an individual and only on
the question of domestic valuation" ="
How do you divest yourself of this
representative capacity?'
II only represented my own per-
sonal views on the domestic valua-
tion."
Didn't Know EyansOn
Bryce was questioned at length
about his company's employment
Of Frederick Meisnest, fish expert
of the, United States Tariff Com.
mission. Bryce said the employ
ment had nothing to do with the
tariff"
He denied knowing Charles l..
Eyanson, the Connecticut Manu-,
facturers Associations expert who
was loaned an an expert to Sen,
ator Bingham. He said he had
never met Eyanson.
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INQUEST HEARS
DREYFUS CASE

A coroner's jury today is seeking
to determine the events which led
to the violent death of Mrs. Aurelia
Fisher Dreyfus, pretty young
divorcee, who plunged to her death
early Sunday morning from the bal
cony of the Potomac Boat Club.
In the District Morgue the jury
is hearing a dozen witnesses tell of
the gay. dancing party which was
plunged into gloom by the tragedy.
Edmund J. McBrien. New York
broker, who escorted Mrs. Dreyfus
to the dance and who was taken
into custody Sunday by the hon1i-
eide squad, was expected to take
the stand.
McBrien. so far a s is known, Is
the last person to have seen Mrs.
Dreyfus alive. He had taken her
to the balcony between dances and
when the orchestra played Home,
Sweet Home" he left her to get the
hats and wraps of their party which
included a brother and sister of
Mrs. Dreyfus.
1t was while McBrien was in the
clubhouse that another couple on
the balcony heard a dull thud, and,
looking down saw the inert form
of the young woman.
This couple has been summoned
to testify before the jury today.
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END
|. LAID To ENVY

That his two great interests
women and his work-brought De
tective Sergeant Arthur r. ScriVe'
ner TO his death in a Georgetown
sllev at the hands of a jealous
member Of the police force, is
strongly indicated by investigation
of the case after three years have
elapsed in which his former com
rades have failed to clear up the
mystery of his murder.
From statements of police and
those intimately associated with the
department. it becomes apparent
that in case Of a senatorial irvesti'
CATION of the case. the police plan
to support their suicide contention
with statements that Scrivener was
the victim of an illness which drove
him to self-destruction.
Contention Refuted
The Washington Times has
learned. however, that the autopsy
performed before the inquest failed
TO show any signs OF the illness
and the District Attorney had medica
testimony that no such disease ex
listed.
When called before the coroner''
Jury, police tailed to mention the
Illness, but have since spread tht
rumor and allowed it to overshadov
actual facts in the case.
At the time of Scrivener's deatf
there were several changes in the
department. and many sought pro
motion. The slain detective hae
been commended by high Govern
ment officials, had been especial,
called to the White House by Presi
dent Wilson to act Is guard at the
wedding of his daughter and hae
been decorated for heroism in the
performance of his duty. He als'
had been investigating alleged ac
tivities in the liquor traffic of hi
fellow officers and superiors, and il
said to have learned that severa
were receiving liquor free for pro
lection" and then selling it.
Popular With Women
Scrivener also was unusuall.
popular with women. and is sai'
to have aroused the jealousy o
one member of the department il
| particular. who is said to hav
thought his wife liked Scrivene
too we'll and went SO far as t
voice his grudge to another of
ficer.
II has also been repeatedly
stated by those questioned re-
Gently that until his death
Scrivener was always spoken of
very highly by those with whom
he worked. hut that after his
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The Washington times., 1929-10-22
X.RAY FAILS
To SOLVE
DEATH

The formal report of the
three physicians who per-
formed the second autopsy on
the body Of Mrs. Virginia Me-
Pherson, found strangled to
death in her apartment in the
Park Lane September IA, has
been received and bears out
the preliminary report, which
stated no signs of violence
were discovered.
The second autopsy was ordered
when 1t was rumored that the
pretty nurse had fractured Skull
and broken neck Examination TO
determine it she had had an illegal
operation shortly before her death
also was ordered.
Analysis Report Awaited
Attorney John F.. L4askey. special
assistant to the Attorney General,
who is conducting the probe. would
not state what the X.ray plates re-
vealed. The pathological examina-
ton of the slain girls viscera has
not as yet been received from
Chapel Hill, n. C. This is expected
sometime today.
A report on the second autopsy
on the body of Mrs. Virginia NC
Pherson, found strangled to death
i'm her apartment in the Park Lane,
September IA, probably will reach
the Department of Justice today
and may throw entirely new light
on the mystery of the pretty
nurse.
Mcpherson Optimistic
The announcement that the case
was taking definite shape and was
about closed came as a surprise yes
terday afternoon. Only a few wit.
nesses were heard and then J. Edgar
Hoover, head of the criminal inves
tigation division of the Department
of Justice, stated that the only work
remaining is an outside check-up on
a number of witnesses who have told
their stories.
Just what the investiga ton has
revealed is a matter for speculation.
Hoover, after his men have reported
that they have gathered all possible
evidence, will turn his own report
over to Attorney Laskey. named as
special assistant to the Attorney Gen
aral to conduct the probe.
No recommendation will be made
by Hoover. His report will be filed
without comment. he indicated today.
Robert A. Mcpherson, jr., under
indictment on a charge OF murder,
is confident that he will, he cleared
and will soon be at liberty. He has
expressed a willingness to tell JUS
tice agents his story, but thus far
has not been interrogated by these
officials. f.. ,., '....
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that the law is being violated.
''An unlawful or unreasonable
search is not made legal by what is
found ..--.-.-
No search warrant is necessary to
justify an officer In entering a
building where he has reasonable
grounds to believe that a felony is
being committed. In that case, he
may break doors and apprehend the
felon.
The regulations contain the un.
usual provision, however. that lit
is permissible for the United States
to make use of pertinent evidence
wrongfully obtained, where it,
through its agents, had no part in
wrongfuBy obtaining It," Where
evidence is wrongfuify Thtained ny
Fedora agents, II cannot be EN-
played "a court ''.''s''-'
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u. S. Owned Railroad
PAYS 5 p. c. Dividend

At a meeting of the board Of
directors of the Panama Railroad
Company, a dividend OF 5 per cent
of the capital stock was declared
today out of the net earnings for
the fiscal year ending June 30.
The entire capital stock of this
company amounting to $1,000, 900
ts owned by the United States Gov.
ernment, the stock being in the
name of the Secretary of War, who
transmitted to the Secretary of the
treasury a check for $3.50 900, the
amount of the dividend, for de-
posit in the United States Treasury.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
DRUG NPORTS
HIT IN BILL

A sma shing blow was aimed at
international traffic in dope" by
Senator Blease CD of South Caro-
lima today with introduction in the
Senate of bill making all mar
cotics denounced by the Harrison
act contraband when illegally pos
sessed.
The measure would bring the
banned drugs under the excise laws,
throwing the entire revenue ma
chinery of the Government into
the fight and prescribing heavy
penalties for violation.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
Round Playing Cards
Held Easier to
.. Shuttle

Round playing cards are being
produced by a British mannfac-
turer who claims these cards.
representing the first change In
shape to be made in many years,
are easier to shuttle and deal.
The cards have six spots and num-
bers distributed around the rims
so that numbers and suits are
easily read in any position.
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TODAY's SCRATCHES
LATONIA

FRS TRACE-Just Gene. Hamilton,
Dark Entry, Billy Champ. Aspirin. Cut
Steel
Louise, Perjury, Jane Williamson
Culver. Jean. ,....
FIFTH RACE-Vesta.
SIXTH RACE-Dar Fur. Louisville
kubla Khan. David L.. Keeping Time
The Show Girl. Aspinwsll Girl.
SEVENTH RACE-Latch Key. Long
champs, Beaumont. Peter Prim. Mary
Dale,
weather. raining: track muddy.
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country more completely as to his
policies for inland waterways de-
velopment.
Cincinnati. the queen city ut Ohio
commemorated the complete opening
OF the river by dedicating mon
tcontinusd on FkFs !. oolumn 81
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"A search warrant is not obtain
afnle without evidence of SALE" Doran
added. "Prohibition administrators
and agents have been so informed
and are converse mt with the reguia-
tions on this point. The law is being
strictly observed" .
These comments were made as
result of the denial yesterday of the
Supreme Court to grant a writ OF
certiorari to the Supreme Court of
Iowa in the case of A. c. Bamsey
OF that state. The Iowa court sane.
toned the search of Bamsey's apart
ment without warrant in connect
ion with a liquor case.
The regulations say:
The knowledge from the employ.
ment OF his senses must be such
as to, cause him. honestly and in
good faith. to- entertain the belief
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Churchill Lunch Guest
OF Senator Robinson

"Hands across the sea" was again
the order in the National Capital yes
terday when Senator Joseph r. Rob
inson ID, of Ark. gave luncheon
in honor of Winston Churchill. noted
British statesman.
A dozen senators were present.
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MISSISSIPPT' .
It marked an event which the
people of the Ohio River valley have
long anticipated and hoped for.
The President spoke in Cincinnati
lust before boarding 4 river steamer
for a IeisureIy journey down the
Ohm River 10 Louisville where to-
morrow night hs viii inform the
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
LAID
To POLICE CAPTAIN
AND HIS PRIVATE

Major Henry G.. Pratt, superintendent OF
police, mincing no words, today accused Capt.
Robert T.. Doyle veteran commander Of the
Eighth precinct and Private Robert J. Allen,
of insubordination and recommended suspen-
sion of both in letter to the District commits
sioners.
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Dry Warrants Still
Needed, Says Doran

The search of private dwelling by Government agents
without warrants prohibited by Federal law and regua
Prohibition Commissioner James NJ Doran declared today
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
Ohio Riuer Pioneers
Lauded By Hoouer
Bv GEORGE r. HOLMES

CINCINNATI Oct. 22 (lNS)- ne" agency VI S'i'0
now begins it's quiet labors for mankind M,
Thus simply before great crowd gathered IN hoen
Park did President Hoover today sgnaze the opening OF the
Ohio River to first class traffic from Pittsburgh to the
Mississippi.
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THE OFFICIAL WEATHER

Rain this afternoon and possibly early
tonight; slightly colder tonight; Wednes-
day cloudy and colder: strong south
winds. Temperature yesterday-High,
"a: low, Sc. High tides today, 1885
a. m. and IL p. m. Full weather report
on page 25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

developing efficient airplanes them
selves.
If you can visualize the problems in
volved in putting an airplane into fight
from the restricted space on deck of a
modern battleship, when you have seen
planes weighing several tons run hun
dredS of yards on landing field, you
can visualize the magnitude OF our
problem. y.
The guns on the battleships and
cruisers are the most important fea-
lures of these ships and nothing must
be permitted to interfere with their
operation, hence the necessity of some
comparatively small mechanism which
can quickly launch the ships spotting
planes.
Take Of and Landing Made Difficult.
Starting from rest, the plane must
be accelerated to q speed of so miles
an hour in the short space of so feet,
so that it may be hurled into space at
full flying speed. The development of
the catapault was no less difficult
problem than the design and conStruc-
ton OF new airplane.
You have seen airplanes landing on
field, coming in and striking the
ground, requiring run of 800 or 400
yards before coming to rest. Yet the
Nays planes have to land on the
cleared part of field that is less than
100 yards long and not more than 100
feet wide.
Consider also that as the pilot ap-
proaches the floating field, it may rise
or fall a vertical distance of 10. or Is
feet more, and at the same time roll
sideways. These are but a few of the
problems peculiar to developing an "air
feet at sea-"
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committee of the House appropriations
committee that "supercharged engines
will be put into practice soon every
where, both commercially and in the
military services
zone trouble in flying in this coun-
try is the great heights to which air
planes have to CO." pr. Ames said.
Many of our fields are 5000 feet above
the sea. Our airplanes have to cross
mountain chains 10000 feet above the
sea. This is in commercial practice,
and quite apart from the military,
where they go up to great heights,
$4,000, 10000 or 10000 feet.
When you get up to heights as
great as that, the amount of oxygen
in the air Is so small that it is not
sufficient to burn your gasoline, and
therefore the horsepower of the engine
drops off very rapidly.
1.-THE obvious way to avoid this is to
have the air compressed before it gets
into the carburetor, and to accomplish
this we have devised what is known as
the Roots type of compressor, so that
the air can be delivered into the car
buretor at the same pressure as at sea
height of $4,000, 10000 or IS, 900 feet.
That maintains the sea-level power of
the engine up to great heights
1.-THE Navy has adopted the SUPER
charger developed in the National Adj
visory Committee for Aeronautics lab
oratories and some of their airplanes
on the Pacific Coast are equipped
with it,
"The supercharger also increased the
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than twice the size of tall man, being
IA feet long and carrying a charge
of powder sufficient to wipe out COM
munity. 1t would be used only against
very large detectives, where the COM
plete demolition of factory or build
ing would be considered of extraordi-
nary importance. It's enormous expense
and great weight make 1t impractical
for other purposes.
The smaller bombs, weighing from
so to 300 pounds, while less attractive
to the imagination, are capable OF
enough destruction to assure success OF
most missions, Army men say. Use OF
such bombs dropped from airplaneS
flying over a metropolitan area could
render a city as large as New York
helpless and completely at the mercy
of superior air force in a short time,
they believe.
Bombing squadrons assigned to such
mission, Army tacticians say, would
drop small bombs on all roads, rail-
roads, telegraph wires and other sys-
TENS of communication leading into the
city. Under such conditions, city
would soon run out of food and other
supplies. Suffering would increase and
a surrender of the territory follow.
of their lives developing new irlstfu-
ments of destruction in the Wright
Field laboratories of the Army Air
Corps material division, say that people
who have had war laid down at their
very doors. will soon move to bring
peace.
They reason further that the ma
lions of the world will come to realize
that with the continued development