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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
DOCTOR DEFINES STAND
TN GALLlNGER INQUIRY
Was Placed In Wrong Light by
Report Of Testimony, says
william +. Hamler.

DR.. william r. Hamler Of 1890 Seven
tenth street, who now serves Gallinger
Hospital in an advisory capacity after
q long active connection there, today
said that . report Of testimony in the
0allinser probe appearing IN The Star
Saturday had placed him in q wrong
light IN regard to the institution.
The news article quoted o reporter ~
saying that he had letter Of criticism
against the hospital from Or. Hamler.
According to the physician, this was
q misconception Of the testimony, as
DR.. Hanler explains that he has writ
ten no criticism to outsiders, but from
time to time has criticised 0allinger in
formal reports TO the proper authori-,
ties; and that he had commented on
this fact to the reporter and had said
IL these criticisms would be, of as
Mstance to the hospital In the present
circumstances, .they were. available at
the District Guiding. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
CLAIM THEY CHANGE
ELEMENTS TO. GOLD
New Zealand Chemists Bare Success
After IL Years Of Dam
gerous Research.
By the Associated Press.


WELLINGTON, New Zealand Sep
tember g. Alchemy, the immature
chemical research by which medieval
students in the Old World sought to
transmute baSer metals into gold, has
been advanced to hitherto unattained
efacacy by two chemists Of the an
tipodes.
gerous research in their laboratory, two
Christ Church Workers.. =. Aston
and II. w. Atack-claim that By use Of
an electromagnetic process they have
succeeded IN transmitting certain ele-
ments into gold.
The results Of their research are re-
ported to be under the closest obServa-
ton Of the New Zealand and British
A very important feature Of their
work is said to be the discovery by
Aston of q new force, given the name
OF "chromadyne," which is claimed to
be 10 times more powerful than cleo
tricity. -,~ -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
BOND RING ARRESTED.
Poliee Hold Five for Fed
raling Alleged Worthless Paper. :

CHICAGO. September Ry.-Five'
men, said to be members Of a ring
which has been peddhng alleged worth
less bonds, and SEQ 200 worth of their
engraved offerings were seised today in
. raid by states attorneys detectives.
The men were james w. Smith, head
Of the bond Arm; Joseph Raseen, w. r.
ponehue, q. man named Miller and
Edward J.aHerrigen Of Atlantic City.
The ring, aceCrding TO detectives, Sc
cured title to vacant property here ana
then issued bends on 10 claiming to
have made improvements. -:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
Comfy Agent Resigns.

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, .September
Especially Joseph w. Eckharnt,
county agricultural agent mere TOT Sne
rsst Ave wears. announced today ne ha6
feYldered his resignation, effective Sep.
terI1ber 10. He Indicated he would 80
into another line of work. No successor
has hsen named by the Extension
division. a. !. ..s. N .e.E ~ ,.....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03

As Martina caught his. stride. he
found himself moving abreast Of .
light sedan. Little suspecting the juris-
diction he was about to place himself
under. Martina leaped to the running
board and dyed Into the rear seat
through Q window.
It SO happened that Tomas Gonzales,
valet for the Cuban Ambassador, was
driving the car. Gonzales was surprised
and embarrassed and uncertain a. TO
what was expected Of him.
However. Wherr there were shouts OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
II Duce Again Is q Father.

FORLI, Italy. September 3 (R.-The
Duce is q father for the nth time. A
daughter, who will be named Anna
Maria, was born to Signora Mussolini
here today, and both mother and baby
were reported to be doing well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
Mechanic Shot in Back.

LYNCHBURG, Va, September 3
Especially james @. Schultz, automo-
bile mechanic Of Richmond, who was
accidentally shot In his back last Nom
day while visiting MRS. 6chultz's par
ents here, YVES slightly improved over
the week end, but he Ii still regarded In
. critical condition. He is at Lynch
burg Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03

"Stop" from behind, carrying note Of
curb, Before he could present his per-
NIT, with its stamp Of diplomatic i'm
nunity, the ofiicer had reached into the
car and pulled Martina into the jurts-
diction Of that precinct.
Meanwhile, Mitchell had been run
down after q three-block chase by one
Of MuTTay's companicns. Both men
were charged with possession OF the
466 quarts OF whisky which police say
they found In truck parked In the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
suMMERulN APPOINTED.


President Hoover today i, appointed
George T. Sunmeelin to be Minister to
VeneSuela to succeed WINS q. Cook.
Mr.. SummeHlin, who has been in the
foreign service soisae years, ID at present
Minister to Honduras. He Is . native
Of Louisiana. ~ -
About 10 years ago. while acting as
charge d'aAaires at the American esl-
bassy in Mexico, MI. Nunh1neriin dis
tinguished himself for his personal
courage and his tact In conducting the
affairs Of this Government during that
turbulent period. tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
MOSS GETS ALBANY JOB.
IL Appointed Dry Law omcial at
New York Capital.

Assistant Secretary Lowman today
announced the appointment Of W. D.
Moss as administrator for the prohibi-
tion district Of Albany. N. Y. MOSS has
been assistant to Prohibition Admin.
istrator Campbell In New York City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
INDIANS 'D1pL OMATIC IMMUNITY
FAILS TO PREVENT HIS ARREST
Officer Removes Liquor Suspect From
Cuban Jurisdiction After He Had
Owed Into Passing Auto.

His rather technical avaed nothing
Indian
himself rather breatss under the protection
4 in TIL
time
Mitchell departed They went loot by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
ALLEN RETURNS TO: POST,
Policeman Prefers Patrol Duty, to
Real. Estate Business. ~

. 1900 ~ 80 = - = y
Policeman Robert j.. Allen Of the
third precinct. o conspicueus NMgure IN
the Poliee Department for the last
year, returned to duty today, after an
extended leave of absence, and was as
signed TO his former beat In the gas
house section near Georget0wn. -
Allen went. on leave. at his own re-
quest to join a real estate hrrl fn AR
lington County,: Way but decided after
q brief experiences in the. real estate
business shat he preferred police WORK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
NEW LIGHTS READY!

Trafie signals to BE Put Into
Operation Tomorrow.
TWO new sets Of electric traffic aig-
nails. which have been recently installed.
win be put into operation at 10 O'Clock
tomorrow. The lights are installed on
K street between Seventh street NORTH
west and Twelfth street northeast and
ON Florida avenue from Twelfth to
Fourteenth streets northeast.
The switch putting the lights into
working order will be thrown by A. j.
Driscoii, president Of the Midcity citi-
Gems Association. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
Hiss Gray to WED.

IS LYNCHBURG, Va. Septenaber 3
lSpeciaI) Mr.. and Mrs. II. s. Gray
Of this city have announced the enc
ridge, also OF this city,. The weddtng
IL to take place 0etehef I. !.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
WOODLAND

The Ladies Aid Society met with
Mrs. w. B. Clagett. Thursday, Jan.
18th.
Mr.. George Kepler, Jr., OF Phila-
delphia, is recuperating at home,
after an operation at DR.. Richards
Hospital.
Mrs. Cockey, Of Perrynan, spent
the weekend with the Misses
.Abrahams.
Mr.. Howard Barnes, Jr, is recov-
ering after having had the measles.
Miss Ruth Miller is spending some
time with Mrs. Clayton Mcdowell,
who is recovering from pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mckay and
Mrs. j. d. SINNERS visited Mr.. and
Mrs. E. c. Gisriel, in Bel Air, Sun
day
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Jackson have
a new Radio.
Mrs. Roebrt Mckay has accepted
a position in the Office of Mr.. Robert
Leslie's garage, in Port Deposit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur SINNERS and
son Earl, were guests with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph SINNERS, in Baltimore,
on Sunday,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
LOCAL FARMER WANTED IN
VIRGINIA

d. G. Griffith. who has been farm,
ing the I. Putnam Reynolds farm In
Lower Oxford, was arrested Monday
afternoon by oficer Lee, upon In
formation that he was wanted by the
authorities Of Marion County, Vir-
ginia, on charge Of en1bezElement.
Taken before Squire Miller, Mr..
Griffith explained that he was ready
to fight any charges that might be
brought against him and way admit
ted to $4,000 bail, after Of1cer Lee
had called the Marion sheriif, who
agreed to this proceeding. The
Sheriff will be in Oxford Friday
morning, for further hekring
oxford News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
ORPHANS, couRT

Bonds APPROPRIATIONS M, Clay
ION, administrator OF Irene #. Clay
.on; bond Of John M. Clayton. adj
ministrator of Deborah e. Clayton;
oond of John M. Clayton, admins
~rator of Reuben Clayton.
Accounts Passed Fourth account
IF Lawrence F. Hobson and John b.
Hobson, executors Of George 4. Hob
son: second account of The Elkton
Banking and Trust Company, guard
an Of Esther Kaplan, Nathan Kap-
ian and Irwin Q. Kaplan; first and
Inal account of the Elkton Banking
and Trust Company. executors of
Robert K. Dellin; eighth account OF
che Elkton Banking and TrudI Com
5any, guardian of Rosie May For
aker.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
WILLIAM H. STEWART

William H. Stewart died Jan, 16.
at his home at Pilot, aged IS years
He had suffered from a complication
of ailments for more than a year,
Interment was made at Darlington
cemetery on Saturday, Jan. IS.
Mr.. Stewart was born at Peach
Bottom Jan. l, 1854. He was rs
years keeper of the Conowingo
bridge, which was destroyed in Sept
bridge. which was destroyed in Sep
TENDER, 1927. He was twice mar
ried, and by his first wife had two
sons, Ralph G. Stewart, of Columbia,
and Clyde s. Stewart, of Philadel-
phia. He married his second wife
Oct. "a, 1906. and she was his con-
slant companion during his long ILL
ness. cherfshing and comforting him
to the end.
Mr.. Stewart was conservative,
Industrious husband, father and
friend, and his death is deplored by
all who knew him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
RISING SUN NJ. E. CHURCH
Rev. j. G. MCCOY, Pat

rev. y. =. MCO6y, Td5tUE
Services for Sunday, January 81,
Sunday School 9:45. Preaching
IL o'clock: Subject "The Love Of
Christ"
Junior League o'clock. Senior
League 1900 o'clock. Preaching at
1880 p. M, by DR.. J., w. Colona,
District Superintendent of Whining
ton district At the close of the
preaching service the 4th Quarterly
Conference will be held.
A cordial welcome to all. Come
out and help make these services a
success.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25

WINCHESTER PROPERTIEg SOLD
The properties Of the late John P.
Winchester, in Oxford. Pa were
sold on Monday, at public sale. The
irst property sold on Locust street.
1t had been divided into two tracts
Of two houses each. The eastern
lalf was purchased by. Robert YER
kes for $3,125, and the western half
~ the same party for s2,75p. The
rick house ON Mt. Vermont street
was sold to Kirk Melrath for So. 500.
ind the lot alongside it went]to Earl
Beaver for 1926.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
ADRIANO MITCHELL

Andriano Michel, aged 73 whose
death occurred in Union Hospital,
Elkton, on Jan. IA, had been en-
ployed recently as janitor at the Elk
ton High School. For number of
years he followed farming. He was
a native of Italy and emigrated to
this country when quite young.
He twice married, his second wife,
formerly Mrs. Patrick Coyle, of Elk
ton, and several children by his first
marriage surviving him, viz: Mrs
William Mahan, Elkton; Teresa,
Frank New York; Rose, Camden;
Louis, Newport; Lydia, Wichita,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
MRS. MARY THORPY

Mrs. Mary Thorpy, widow of the
late John Thorpy, of Havre de Grace,
died at her home there Jan. 10.
She is survived by two sons, John
and William Thorph, OF Havre de
Grace, and one daughter, Mrs. Wal
ter Fisher, Of Perryville.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day morning, with interment in Mt.
Erin cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
II. Y. KINCAIn

H. v. Kincaid died at his home
near Rising Sun at an early hour
Monday morning. Jan. 81, following
a long and painful illness, resulting
from an injury sustained to his hip
while riding sulKey pillow last
spring. He was son OF the late
Dean Kincaid and was So years Of
age.
Mr.. Kincaid moved to this section
from Greenbriar County, West Vir-
ginia, about eight years ago, pur-
chasing the farm of e. R. Sebold.
about one mile east of town. He
devoted his time successfully to
farming, and was an industrious,
upright citizen who commanded the
respect of his neighbors and friends.
His wife, four daughters and one
SON survive; also his mother. one
sister and a half-brother.
Funeral services were held at his
late home on wednesday afternoon,
at 1880 o'clock. and the body taken
to Lewisburg. West Virginia. for in
terment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
WARRANT SWORN OUT FOR
OFFICER

AS the result of trouble some
months ago when Frank Riley was
harged with violation Of the auto
mobile laws Of Pennsylvania, The had
warrant sworn out on Tuesday for
officer Lloyd Lee, Of Oxford charg-
ng aggravated assault and battery.
rhe hearing Of the case was before
Magistrate Voorhees,. of Kennett
Square.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
DEATHS
JAMES M. NAUDAIN

James M. Naudain, aged 81 years.
SON Of the late Matthew M. Maui
dain,' formerly of Elkton. died on
Thursday. A son and a daughter
survive him. His funeral was held
sunday, from G. s. Grants funeral
parlors at Cherry Hill. with inter-
ment in Elkton Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
CROSBY r. NEWS

Crosby p News, native of Cecil
county, died Jan. 10, in Baltimore.
His body was taken to Elkton for
interment. The deceased was 70
years Of age. For years he follow
ed farming near Elkten. Retiring
and moving to Baltimore about ten
years ago. His wife, who was Miss
Grace Perfume survives; also two
brothers and two sisters: Clifford
News, of Christiana, DEL; Thomas
b. News, Elkton; Mrs. Ann e. Robe
son, of Baltimore, Md, and Mrs.
Fannie Lucas, of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
COLORA

An infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Montgomery, Jr., Liberty
Grove, was buried in West Noting
ham Presbyterian cemetery Sunday
afternoon.
William Conrad and family have
all been on the sick list.
A family reunion was held last
Sunday at the home of Mrs. Littleton
Krauss. A noon dinner was served
after which everyone gathered
around the old home and spent &
social afternoon. In the evening E
light supper was served with ice
cream, cake and candy. There were
two children, two grandchildren ane
two great-grand children. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Terry
Krauss, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ramsey
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodward Gatchel
and son Joseph, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Gorrell and son Richard.
The Women's Club of Colora will
hold meeting in the club room
Tuesday afternoon, January goth
to elect officers for the coming year.
All members are requested to be
present.
Mrs. Elizabeth Yarnell, wife OF
Harold Yarnell, died in Lancaster
General Hospital last Thursday at,
ternoon, aged l9 years. She was &
daughter of the late Kersey M. Coul
SON, She is survived by her hus.
band and infant child, aged {
months; also by her nine sisters and
fvk brothers. Funeral services
w@re held at her late home in Ian
ester Sunday afternoon, with inter
lent in that city,
John, Blackburn, Sr., is quite
11asll1jt wisia sac gssb.
1e condition Of Rev. Thomas
Pardee is not much improved. He
is pastor Of Mt. Pleasant IA. p
Church. Y
Mr.. and Mrs. David Price enter
tanned Rev. A. H. Hibshman, Of
Uniontown, Pa. Saturday-Sunday
Rev. Hibshman preached at West
Nottingham Presbyterian Church
Sunday morning.
Amman Smith, student of West
Academy, spent a night
with his school friend Alfred Love
Ransom R. Reese, Ridley Park.
Pa, visited his mother. Mrs. Thomas
Reese, last Sunday.
J. Frank Foster, Baltimore, spent
he weekend with his home folks
Mrs. Muldoon, Of Oxford, is spend
ing some time with relatives here
Miss Dorothy Thompson, West
Nottingham, visited in Newark, Del
Don't forget the Box Social to be
held in Mt. Pleasant M. E. Church
this Friday evening by the Camp
Fire Girls of Colora.
Mrs. Norman Clark has very
pretty new Ford sedan.
Lloyd Balderston harvested soma
nice ice from his dam.
Mrs. w. T. Jenness has been sub
stituting in Colora School for Miss
Mildred Fisher, who has been quite
ill.
Mrs. Howard Pussy entertained
The Ladies Aid of Mt. Pleasant M
E. Church Wednesday night, las
week.
Dorothy Stellar, daughter of Rus
sell and the late Hannah (FelpeD
stellar, died in the Children's Hos
pital, Baltimore, last Friday after
noon, aged five years. Little Doro
thy had been patient in the Hos
pital for the past two years. Fun
eral services were held Sunday af
ternoon in West Nottingham Chapel
in charge of Rev. Mr.. Clark. pastor
of Hopewell NJ E. Church. Inter
ment in West Nottingham cemetery
Her father, sister and two brothers
survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

s toz Give notice that the
ers OF Cecil County. have
/ from the Orphans Court OF
County letters testamentary
ile personal estate OF
FANNIE C. HINDMAN
late OF said County, deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated,
ON or before July %, 1929
otherwise they may, by law. be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said de-
ceased's personal estate. All in
debted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to the
subscriber.
Given under our hands and seals
this 23rd day Of January, 1929.
JOHN A. HINDMAN
VIM. REYNOLDS
Executors of the Estate of
Fannie C. Hindman, decd.
Test: r.. ]. McCauley, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25


of An Norman, died Satur-
day M at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Isabelle Brown, in Oxford,
Pa, Of complication OF diseases,
after an illness of several months
aged So years. She was a daughter
of William and Jane Wilson, and
was born in Oxford. For number
of years she resided in Rising Sun,
where her husband conducted &
baking business. later moving tt
Perryville, whore he died.
Two sisters and three brothers
survive: Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Tyson
Schwinhart, William. Mason and
Norman Wilson, of Oxford. The
funeral was held Wednesday after
noon, with interment in Oxford Gem
etery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
MRS. MARY ELLA sCOI

Mrs. Mary Ella Scott. IS, ow
Of Polk Scott, who for mum OF
years conducted a warehouse bust
ness in Elkton, died at Union Hos
pital Saturday Of pneumonia. For
several years Mrs. Scott had been
matron at the Nurses Home Of
Union Hospital. She is survived by
one son. Bayard Scott. postmaster at
Childs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
ELIZABETH CoULsoN YARNELL

ELIZABETH COULSON YARNELL
Death again entered the family
circle Of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Ker-
sey Coulson, of Little Britain Town
ship, Lancaster county, Pa, both Of
whom died recently when the oldest
child, Mrs. Elizabeth &C. Yarnell,
aged 10 years, died Jan. IS, in the
Lancaster General Hospital. of in
fiuenza. She leaves her husband
and infant child, and fourteen
brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were held pri-
vately at the late home in Lancaster,
Sunday afternoon, at $3.50 O'clock.
Private burial in Riverview Burial
Park.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25

People who are always talking
about what they are going to do new
or do much.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25

II it could speak, how the
generation would encourage
save our money!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25

II the buyer shows eagerness give
him plenty Of line.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
FRIDAY, JANUARY IS, 1929
RISING SUN MOVING
PICTURE HOUSE
JOB w. KIRK. Proprietor
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
SPECIAL
Milton Stills. and Doris Kenyon

Sal OIeOA - A4N OAAtA ~
SPECIAL
Milton Stills. and Doris Kenyon
-In--
THE HAWKS NEST
The Hawks Nest is New York
Chinatown cabaret. operated by a
man so disfigured in the war that he
wishes to hide himself. A compel
ing cabaret owner attempts to drive
the Hawk out Of business.
Educational Cartoon
Pathe News
Admission zoe and soc
Shows 700 and 8:45 o'clock
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 80
SPECIAL
Benefit Picture
Steam Boat Bill, Jr.
With
Buster Keaton and Ernest Terrence
The screens newest and funniest
comedy team. It's an hilarious tale
of life on the Mississippi River.
Our Gang Comedy
Admission zoe and Acc
Shows 700 and 8:45 o'clock
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25

NJ. E. Church. DIT. Hyu6 i
dent of the New Jersey N
Episcopal Camp Meeting ASH
and is associated with the
Grove Association.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
DAVID j. REESE

David ]. Reese. OF Child Ii
county. died Jan. is, agek SO eal
rhe deeeaa was enr "a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25

Rev. E. L. Hyde. Of PitmaA, Nd,
has been conducting ten Day evan
gelistic service at the PSrryviile
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-01-25
''Indoor Winter

mot very pleasant to think about f nsea
ills and pills and doctor bills. 1t mea
trying to coax heat out Of an overwork
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-02
MARSHAL KILLS SLAYER
OF COLORED PREACHER
Shooting in Crowded Street of
Mississippi Town Followed by
Fatal Chase.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CRENSHAW, Miss, December "A
man accused of having shot and killed
colored preacher was himself shot to
death Saturday by Frank H. Moore,
city marshal of Sledge, Miss, after a
wild chase through crowded downtown
streets.
The man. Dewey Scroggins, "a years
old, said to have been drinking, had
parked his automobile on a highway
near Sledge few hours previously and
started firing at passing automobiles
with a pistol. After he had fired at
several cars, he killed Joe Douglas, the
preacher, 1t was charged.
Marshal Moore followed Scroggins to
Crenshaw and ordered him to submit to
arrest. Scroggins leaped from the car
and fed into the business district of
Crenshaw. Moore followed and fired
two loads from a shotgun. Scroggins
was killed. Scores of shoppers fled to
shelter when the marshal started firing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-02
CAPITALIST is SHOT.

UNION CITY, Tenn, December 2
P).-L. S. Parks, SO, retired banker and
capitalist, was mysteriously shot Satur-
day while taking an automobile ride.
When he returned home it was discov-
cred that he had been shot through the
left arm and side.
Jack Puge, "a, his attendant. was held
without charge tonight for questioning.
Parks was semi-conscious and unable
TO explain what happened, members of
his family said.
No weapon was found in the car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-02
American Is Reported Suicide.

HAVANA, December 2 R.-The
English language newspaper, the Ha-
vana Telegram, Saturday published
dispatch from Pinar del Rio, reporting
the suicide there of Alfredo Jones, an
American citizen. He was administra-
tor Of the La Francea sugar mill. No
motive was given for the suicide.