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The Washington times., 1930-02-05
FAIL To PROVE
NEED, BRIEF
SETSFORTH

The Public Utilities Commis-
sion today bitterly attacked claims
Of the street car companies for
a 10 cent fare In q brief it filed
in the District Supreme Court,
answering arguments made last
week by attorneys for the trac.
ton interests when they appealed
the commissions decision deny.
ing the increase.
The companies have failed to
prove net operating income,
present value or any fair SubSti-
tute although the commission
gave them every opportunity to
do so, the commission alleges in
its brief prepared by Harleieh
II. Hartman, lawyer member Of
the commission.
Facts ct Issue
The brief further alleges that
the companies have failed to
show that the 10-cent fare rate
would not produce more than q
reasonable return on fare value
and further that the Capital
Traction and the Washington
Railway and Electric Company
cases should be considered indi-
vidually.
1.-TWO questions Of fact are In
ISSUE" the commission points out.
"the amount Of net operating in,
come from street Car service in
the District earned by each com
pany and the fair present value
Of each on which return is to be
computed. The burden Of proving
both rested on the companies
and their failure with respect to
each was stated in the commits
sion'S decision.
'"The reported earnings Of both
companies cannot be correct be-
cause their accounting practices
are directly opposite. It is ap-
parent that the companies fan
to meet the burden Of proof left
the commission without record
on which it could approximate
the actual net income from street
railway operations or make any
reasonable estimate Of the re,
turns peing received on either
the claimed minimum or fair pres
ent value.
'"The evidence with respect to
present value affords even less
basis for a final order. There
has been nd. inventory Of the
properties Of either company for
a period OF Is years prior to the
hearing. &'
The commission, in general, re-
iterated the points it made in rem
dering q decision adverse to the 10
cent fare, and claimed the com
panieS as yet have not demolished
these points.
The Washington times., 1930-02-05

First year of Community
Chest great success; yOur gift
VIII help make 1t . success in
1880.
The Washington times., 1930-02-05
SOCIETY TO DANCE

The West Virginia Society of
the District Of Columbia will hold
its annual reception and ball In
the Willard room Of the willard
Hotel tonight.
The Washington times., 1930-02-05

Make your charitable gifts go
fartheSt by contributing to the
Community Chest.
The Washington times., 1930-02-05
SEVEN MORE HELD in ST. ELIZABETH THEFTS
FIND PROPERTY
IN SOUTHEAST
RESIDENCE:

Further evidence of an inside
ring Of employees which police be-
neve has stolen Government prop
erty from st. Elizabeth's Hospital,
was brought to light today when
Policeman j. E. Bennett, Of the
J Eleventh precinct, made seven
more arrests and recovered addi-
tional loot in half-dozen raids.
Held For Grand Jury
Bennett, who believes the ring
has been broken, has been work
ing singlehanded for the last two
weeks. Last Monday he arrested
four others and they were all
held for the Grand Jury when
they appeared at Police Court on
the same charge. All Of those
arrested are colored
Sheets, pillow slips, rubber
ponchos, blankets, shirts, under
wear, socks, laundry bags and
overallS are among the properties
alleged to have been taken. Six
hundred dollars worth Of the
stolen goods already has been re-
covered by Bennett and identified
by the hospital authorities. Due
to the fact that the articles are
scattered widely throughout the
city recovery is difficult.
Expect More Arrests
According to the alleged con-
fesSion of some of the prisoners,
wholesale robbery has been going
on for as long as IL years. Ben
nett expects to uncover more Of
the booty. Additional arrests
within the next "a hours are pre-
dicted. It is estimated that the
total extent of the loss runs well
into thousands of dollars.
Those who were arrested today
were Allen West. "a, a cook at
ST. Elizabeth'S, 1900 block Sheri-
dan Rd. s. E.; John Savoy, 10,
first block Diggs Pl. S. E.; James
Richardson, 81, an engineer at
the hospital, 1900 block Sheridan
Rd. s. E.; Aaron Short, 81, EN-.
ployed at the Navy Yard, $500
block Sheridan Rd. S. E.; George
e. Ellis, 2S, $500 block Sheridan
Rd. S. E.; William H. Speed, 40,
$500 block Sheridan Rd. S. E.,
and David Congers, 42, $500
block Pomeroy Rd. s. E.
Six Of the seven prisoners were
arraigned at Police Court today
before Judge John P. Mcmahon
and charged with larceny from
the United States Government
They were held for the action OF
the Grand Jury and bond was sci
at $500. Assistant United States
Attorney John r. Fitzpatrick re
fused to make out papers against
Aaron Short.
Recovered Bedding
Acting on a tip, Bennett drove
to the house in the $500 block
Sheridan Rd. S. E., of Albert Son
denSon Butler, So, who pleaded
guilty when arraigned before
Judge John p. Mcmahon two
, days ago and recovered half a
wagon load Of additional bedding
and clothing, valued at more
than 500.
Apparently the ring, which
police now say has definitely beer
smashed, was carefully organized
with elaborate channels for dis
tributing the loot. It has been
operating without detection fol-
years, authorities think. Much
will never be recovered. No one
has been named as the leader
UP to the present, but Bennett in
tends to clean up the whole stu
alton.
The Washington times., 1930-02-05

At this point he made the dis
covery that the dagger was syn
thetic.
Nickens said that he was just
play-acting. He made a curtain
call at Police Court yesterday,
where Judge Gus A. Schuldt SEN
fenced him to is days for being
drunk.
The Washington times., 1930-02-05

Do your charitable giving
once and have It over for D
year. Help the Community Chest!
The Washington times., 1930-02-05

fright" from
the time he
was a mem
ber Of the
New York leg.
islature. How
e v r, Mr..
Black has eX-
p e ri e n C ed
"mikefright"
that queer
feeling that
comes when
one first faces
the micro
phone in a
radio broad
The Washington times., 1930-02-05
Slant SON
CAPITAL
pEO PIE

One Of the snappiest, quick
est debaterS in Congress is
REPRESENTATIVE LORING
M. BLACK, JR., Democrat, New
York. who has never had stage
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Thirteen Die From
Southern Heat Wave

ATLANTA, July 14-(HJ-Thir-
teen deaths were traced today to
excessive heat, which reached its
peak in the south yesterday with
a temperature Of 1l3 degrees at
Columbus, Miss.
Nine deaths were reported In the
vicinity of Memphis, Tenn. where
the mercury climbed to 103. three
in Arkansas and one in Montgom-
cry, Ala. A rarified atmosphere
coupled with a disregard OF airport
restrictions was held responsible by
the manager OF a Memphis, Tenn,
flying base for an airplane crash
near Ripley. Miss. in which Robert
M. Hines, 81, and DR.. Thomas
Hayes. 81. were injured fatally.
Lightning. accompanying severe
windstorms in Georgia, killed two
negroes in Macon The gales broke
a long hot spell and drought but
disrupted communications and
damaged small dwellings in many
sections OF Georgia and Alabama.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Holiday Is Declared
To Receive Jones

ATLANTA. Ga. July l4-tPp-
Atlanta declared a holiday today
to give Bobby Jones. a pretty
happy golfing warrior Of %, q
welcome fit for an emperor.
Bobby said he was pretty happy"
to capture the National Open title,
but that modest phrase was much
too mild to express the pent up en-
thusiasm Of his Atlanta admirers,
most OF whom had not seen IN
since he departed In the spring 70
win the British amateur and open
crowns.
He probably was more interested
In a reunion with his enterprising
son. aged three, who added whistling
TO his accomplishments in the abb
sence OF his father. But friends OF
the lawyer-golfer insisted upon a
formal reception. a parade. bands,
an official holiday and all the 9TH
er trapping OF public functions.
Many said they we're determined TO
surpass. In noise at least. the vel
come rendered Bobby in New York.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Zeppelin Passenger
Is Visitor In CITY

Or. VIM. NJ. Scholl, Chicago, not
ed traveller and manufacturer, was
a visitor In Brownsville, arriving
here Sunday morning by train and
continuing TO Mexico City Monday
morning by Pan American airline.
While here Or. Scholl informed
Jack @. McDermott, traffic repre-
sentative and agent for the Pan
American lines, that he had been IN
passenger Of the Graf Zeppelin
from Lakehurst. N. j., TO Friedrich
shafen, Wurttemberg, Germany. He
became intimately acquainted with
Count Eckner during the flight, he
said.
He remained in Europe and made
a flight on the world famous Dor
nier X. the worlds largest airplane.
This ship carries 100 passengers and
has IL motors.
7 do most Of my travelling by air.
DR.. Scholl said. TT IS 50 much
more convenient and one an tray
ell faster"
Mr.. McDermott stated that the
Chicagoan was travelling to Mexico
City on business, and would prob
ably return 70 the United States
VIA Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Small Is Scheduled
To Speak in CITY

Senator Clint c. Small, guberna-
torial candidate. was expected to ar
rive in Brownsville Monday noon,
invading the Rio Grande Valley
for the first time during his cam
paign for governor.
Senator Small was scheduled to
speak at the district court room at
2:30 o'clock. according to county
judge Oscar G. Dancy. Polk Horna-
day. Harlingen. was expected TO ac-
company him here and introduce
the candidate TO Brownsville citi-
Zens.
Following his speech in Browns
vile. Senator Small will return to
Harrington, where he will address
an audience at the Fair Park audi
forum at 8 D. m. his talk to be
broadcaSted over the radio.
From Harlingen he will continue
to Kingsville.
Smalls speech in Brownsville was
to be on the state road construc-
ton program.
A large crowd was expected to at
tend the talk. Judge Dancy said at
noon Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
MOB FEARED
Shamrock Guards Negroes
AS Troops Are Awaited

SHAMROCK, Tex. July 1z@P-
Strict guard was kept today by
Sheriff w. x. McLemore over the
negro quarter here, as he awaited
arrival of four Texas rangers from
Austin, sent TO assist in preventing
possible mob reprisals for the death
Of Mrs. Henry Vaughan, farm wife
OF Collingsworth county. who was
beaten 10 death by a negro assault
ant.
The rangers were sent last night
by Pat Dougherty, secretary &c
Governor Dan Moody. in response
10 a request from Sheriff McLemore.
The sheriff described the situation
as threatening" but the town re-
ma,ned quiet.
Saturday night. a mob Of several
hundred men had invaded the negro
section OF Shamrock, threatening to
burn houses and "run them out Of
town." after notsses had been
posted, warning the negroes TO
leave. Sheriff McLemore and a
hastily summoned corps Of deputies
stood guard during most Of the
night, until the mob finally dis
persed, the sheriff having threaten
ed TO shoot at anyone attempting
disorders.
Nearby, in the town OF Erick.
Okla, where Mrs. Vaughan former
" lived. q mob OF similar size visit
ed negro homes driving about rs
negro families away. Yesterday. j.
L. Crane. night n-2rshal. said not
a negro was left in Erick.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Notorious Gangster Escapes

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, July IA
Burke, notorious Chi
cago gunman with s101 900 In re-
wards on his head. still is at large
today. Chicago detectives who raid
ed a cottage on Hess Lake, 40 miles
north Of here in Newaygo county,
Sunday night. expecting to find
Burke there with a blonde young
woman. discovered he had eluded
them by half an hour.
Through a coincidence Burke had
learned that the officers we're COM
ing and driven away. taking his
woman companion with him. About
$50 p. m. a Newaygo county deputy
sheriff went 10 a country store near
the lake TO telephone. VIM. A..
Smith. in whose cottage Burke and
the woman had been living for the
past three months, vas in the store
and heard the deputy mention
Burke's name. Smith left the store
and half an hour later Burke drove
past. The blonde was with him.
At the cottage the officers found
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14

and pushed her. She said was
a woman suffragist who several
years ago threw herself under one
Of the King Georges horses. Per-
sons in the audience claimed TO rec
cgni2e and identify each message.
The medium at this point COM
planned Of the audience walking out
on her and said she could not con-
tinue. A vast roar Of excited talk
arose and the pipe organ was start
ed to drown out the hubbub.
The medium walked across the
platform to Lady Doyle and said:
Il have a message from Sir Ar
thur. Sir Arthur told me that one
of you went into the Hut "a building
on the Doyle estate at Windlesham,
Sussex. where he was buried Friday
this morning. Is that correct?"
Why yes Lady Doyle answered,
Il did"
The message" continued the
medium. lis this: Tell Mary"
At this point the pealing of the
pipe organ drowned out her words.
Lady Doyle declined to say what
the remainder OF the message was,
merely explaining, Il can't. It's
precious and sacred. I am perfectly
convinced that the message is from
my husband. I am sure Of that and
l am as sure that he has been here
with us as / am sure that I am
speaking to you. 1t is a happy
message, one that is cheering and
encouraging"
Mary Is the name or Sir Arthur's
eldest daughter. by his first marri-
age. She was seated two chairs
away from the empty chair reserved
at the service for the spirit Of the
novelist.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Jungles Searched for Aoiator

Hook cracked UP their plane on a
m~ountainside July 8, while flying
between Akyab, Burma, and Ran
COON. Matthews said that In the few
days, as they tried to reach civiliba-
ton, he was forced often to carry
the more badly hurt man on his
back. Finally. beset by hunger.
thirst. and the damp dismal mala-
rial country through which they
passed, they decided II would be
best for him to 90 on alone and
seek help. even though Hook were
TO die.
Matthews. said that Hook was IN
q dying condition when finally he
left him. After some time, he him
self was found by a group OF village
hunters who fed him, and took him
to Prone
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Robertson
Claimed by Death

SAN DIEGO. Cal, July 14.-tPp-
Death has ended the service Of
Rear Admiral Ashley Herman Z.
Robertson, who maintained the flow
Of transports on which the Amer
lean army crossed to France.
The admiral suffered a relapse
and died suddenly yesterday at the
naval hospital where he was re-
covering from influenza.
Admiral Robertson, born at Ash
more, Ill, December Il, 1867, was a
notable figure Of Americas floating
defense.
When IL he entered the naval
academy and on graduation was as
signed TO the cruiser Atlanta, then
flagship OF the famous White Squa-
dron.
He came to the Pacific coast as
chief engineer OF the naval auxil-
larry,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
TARPOON GRAB
BAITED HOOKS

SUNDAY neld other thrills Tor
Valley fishermen. Victor Pernoud
claims the distinction Of being the
first Harlingen man to land a tar
pom this season. He made his catch
while fishing at Point Isabel yes
terday with Topper" Rigney and
II. l.. Oler. The tarpon weighed
about 100 pounds and measured six
feet. 1t was landed only after an
hours battle of Pernoud and his
companions with the struggling
fish.
Another tarpon, wished" itself
upon a fishing party Sunday, which
had no other ambitions than the
catching of speckled trout. Several
persons occupying a small boat
were fishing for trout, and a tar
pom, about five feet long, Is report
ed to have jumped into the boat,
knocking over one of the women
occupants. The tarpon was captur-
ed by the party after 1t had slip
ped through their eager hands sev-
eral times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14

Smith and another man and a wo-
man who said she was Smiths wife.
They confiscated 100 quarts OF
whiskey and a number of guns and
ammunition. Smith was taken to
Chicago for questioning. Search Of
the district was continued. but Of
ficers believed that Burke once
more had escaped.
The tip which led to the raid on
the Smith cottage at Hess lake is
believed to have come from Thomas
Bonner. petty Chicago racketeer
who was slain last Thursday. Bon
ner's widow identified a photograph
Of Burke as that Of the slayer. Bon
ner had visited Burke in Newago
county according TO police. and was
killed for telling where Burke might
be found.
Burke is hunted for completely III
the st. Valentines day massacre at
Chicago, the Staying OF a st. Joseph
Mich, policeman robbery OF a bank
at jefferson. Wis. the Staying OF
Bonner and numerous other slay-
ings and robberie&
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Scion Urges Senate
To Finish Grave"

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July IA
R)-Criticism Of the senate for de-
laying action on the London naval
pact and for its attempt to obtain
from President Hoover the cor
respondence in regard to the treaty
was voiced In a letter Of Repre-
sentative Cyrenus Cole to Senator
George Fl. Moses, New Hampshire,
made public today.
Even in Russia they would hard
~ propose such diplomatic indie
cency," Cole, who yesterday return
ed from Washington, wrote in re-
gard TO treaty papers.
IF the senate is going to brawl
through another summer, the coun-
try will feel disposed to shut up
shop" the letter said. 1T has al
ready been talked into all the dis
tresS IL can stand. In the name,
not OF the treaty. but OF patriotism,
vote. Quit, go home. Give the
country a chance to recuperate."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
CANDIDATES AT
Home STRETCH
Hoarse-V Voiced Speakers
Seeking Advantages To
Race to Wire
CBy The Associated Press)

The thunder of heavy campaign
artillery were set to begin this
week as seven active candidates for
governor prepared TO loose their
strongest ammunition in the two
weeks remaining before the July 70
primary.
Itineraries found hoarse and
weary candidates stumping the
state into far corners. crossing and
re-croSSins the trails Of each other,
charging and counter charging and
assailing each other but against
one man in particular. nearly all
Of them were bitter: Ross S. Sterl-
ing, candidate for the governorship,
chairman OF the state highway COM
mission and champion Of the pro-
posed S350,000, 900 state highway
bond issue.
Jim Young OF Kaufman promised
to blow the lid off" tonight in a
speech at Austin, saying he would
show the underlying influences"
that had brought several candidates
into the race. His own campaign
he termed "a battle for the average
citizen aaginst the special inter
ests."
Young and Clint Small, both
new In state politics. planned 20
spend much Of this week I'm south
Texas Small was booked to speak
tonight at Harrington. Both men
have the Endorsement OF Lynch Da-
wilson or Houston, former lieuten-
ant governor, who himself withdrew
from the governorship race but took
the field against Ross s. Sterling
his fellow townsman.
State Senator Thomas 3. Love
planned to begin his west Texas
tour with talks this afternoon and
night al De Leon and Comanche,
respectively. Former Governors Jim
and Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson also
planned to invade central west Tex
as, speaking at Brentwood tomor-
row night.
Earle y. Mayfield was TO speak
this afternoon at Bonham and to-
night at Paris. starting the week in
northeast Texas.
Sterling. who delivered three and
four speeches a day last week. ex-
pected 10 increase his activities this
week in the panhandle and north
west Texas. He was booked for four
talks today. at Lubbock. Plainview,
Canyon and Amarillo.
Lieut.. Gov. Barry Miller was In
yading southeast Texas, speaking
tonight at Orange.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14

RANGOON, Burma, July l4.-tR
Searching parties penetrating the
southern Burmese jungle today
hoped to find Erick Hook, British
airman, left dying last week by a
buddy, Jimmie Matthews, who
stumbled on, he said, TO find help
for both Of them.
Little hope was held for success
OF the quest. Matthews himself,
bruised and worn from the crash of
their England to Australia airplane
ten days ago and the subsequent
march TO civilization, discouraged.
The jungle where he left Hook Is
known for its predatory wild beasts
and hyenas.
Matthews Saturday reached
Prone. l60 miles north OF Rangoon,
on the left bank Of the Irawadi
river. with the story that he and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Creeks Calm After
Raging AS Torrents

RIFLE. Colo, July 14-(R-Rifle
and Elm creeks were mururing
mountain brooks today. back in
their channels after a brief period
as turbulent destroyers OF highways
and bridges.
"A giant cloudburst Saturday night
sent the two streams racing through
the towns Of Rifle and Newcastle,
carrying with them railroad tracks
and highway bridges.
Threatened renewal Of the orgy
last night. due 10 weather condi-
tons. failed to materalze. The dam
age was u~nofficially estimated at
more than 100000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14

to have Sill and change In his pock-
ct and only a quarter and a penny
were found in his belongings wher
the body was discovered. Lopez
officers say, is also known as Tan
iSlado" Lopez In San Antonio. The
murder took place some time Sun
day night on the Struthers farm. on
the Willacy-Hidalgo county line,
several miles from town.
Lopez has been trailed by a large
posse and blooQhoundS over a mile
and-a-half section TO q dense 80
acre tract OF brush, where officers
believe he is now secreted- Tha
section Is surrounded by the posse,
headed by Sheriff Luther Snow.
Others In the posse are Leon Gin.
Mack Freshman, u. wv. McDougal,
Charles Kennedy, lump" Parker,
Howard Craig, Lamar Gill, Con-
stable Gomez. Judge A. v. Hoffor,
and Constable w. r. Haygood.
Judge Hoffor. after holding an
Inquest, returned q verdict OF death
by murder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
SIX PERISH
when YACHT
GOES DOWN
Body of Girl Found
Floating Near
Wreckage

BOSTON, July 14-tP)-The prob
ability that six out Of seven men,
bers ~ a yachting party which put
out Of Scituate yesterday were lost
in a squall which overturned their
craft doomed today when the fish
ing trawler st. Rita put in here
with Barden Garceau. %, who was
found clinging TO the wreckage, and
with the body Of a girl found near
by.
The body Of the girl was believed
to be that Of Betty Munseu OF
WATERFOWL, the only girl known to
have been on the party with the
six youths. al friends Of Charles
Hall, %, OF Scituate. the skipper.
Captain Giuseppe Sabalora OF the
st. Rita, reported he had found
Garceau and the yachts wreckage
this morning about 20 miles south
east Of Minot's light.
Airplanes and coast guard boats
have sought trace Of the party
since late last night, when. alarmed
by his sons failure to return. <. A
Hall. father OF Charles. besought
the aid OF the government service
and personally chartered a sea-
plane at the East Boston airport.
A heavy rainstorm which swept
the coast all morning and through
out the forenoon hampered sear<h.
Those aboard the craft were:
Charles Hall, %, Scituate, the
skipper.
Walter Ceaber, %, Youngstown,
Ohio.
John Brewer. 26. Pittsburgh.
Baden Garceau. %. Boston.
William Earl. %. Kansas City.
Betty MunseIl, WATERFOWL, Mass.
All were visitors at an exclusive
summer colony.