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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
SUSPECT ATTEMPTS
TO FIGHT OFFICERS
Seven Are Held in Investigation
of Theft Of Automobile
Supplies.

With the arrest Of seven suspects
among them two women, and the re-
covery of 81 900 worth of brake lining
reported stolen several days ago from
the Bearing Sales Co., at 1907 Four
tenth street, headquarters detectives
were confident today of solving the
theft of automobile supplies from that
establishment.
One of the suspects. Francis HAGEN
% years old, of 1871 Twentieth street
was overpowered by four detectives
Yesterday afternoon when he attempted
to fight his way to freedom after being
trapped in q garage, IN which police
had been tipped of" they could find
the stolen brake lining.
The detectives Sergts. Charles II
Mansfield, Theodore Nally, Arthur T
FINELY and Benjamin q. Kuehling
were forced to batter down the door
when they were refused admittance To
the garage, and, as they walked into
the place, Hazen rushed the group and
endeavored to escape.
The mans rush was repealed and
Hazen struck several futile blows, but
was felled and subdued by blow
struck by Detective Mansfield In the
tussle that ensued. The brake lining,
approximately 1000 feet, was found In
the building, police say.
Hazen was booked at the third pre-
cinct for investigation after being
treated at Emergency Hospital for q
cut above the left eye.
Shortly after Hazen was taken into
custody, the detectives arrested four
men and two women, but refused 70
divulge their names or their connec"
ton with the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
.RODBER|ES YIELD
|. MUCH SMALL LOOT
Two Filling Stations Robbed
While Managers Wait
on Customers.

Cash registers in two filling stations
were looted of total of $71 yesterday
by thieves who worked while the man
ayers were serving customers. Police
failed today in their efforts to arrest
the thieves.
william B. Crouch, manager of a sta
ton at 10 Massachusetts, avenue, re-
ported the loss of $50. Philip Schriver,
manager of q station at 1888 g street
southeast, told of the theft of SCI.
Robbers also attempted in vain last
night to crack safe in the office of the
Essen Auto Supply Co., S01 H street.
The safe contained several hundred
dollars.
Theodore Jones, a night Waterman,
fred single shot to frlghten away an
unidentified man who entered q beauty
shop at BIT Fourteenth street early
yesterday. The burglar rifled pay
station telephone cash box before being
discovered.
Wearing apparel, an umbrella, and a
camera were stolen from an automobile
near the State, War and Navy Building
yesterday. The property was owned by
Marion Eaton, Doris Church and Grace
bullock of Baltimore.
A pickpocket relieved Robert r. Deck
ham of the Southern Railway Building
Of billfold containing $40 while he was
Standing in front of an F street theaJer
Joseph Lustus of Amherst, Mass,
reported the theft of a pocketbook con-
tanning $50 from his room In q house
near Massachusetts, avenue and Third
street.
A robber entered the home of Frank
A. Robey at 1921 Tilden street last
night and stole a watch and chain
valued at $50.
A truck containing 5000 worth OF
pickles and Clipped beef was reported
stolen from q garage in Southeast
washington yesterday by Nellie Wood
bury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
c. v. j. GLEE CLUB
WINS IN CONTEST
Robert Howe Hermon Leads
Group to Victory in inter-
collegiate Competition.

Before a group of renowned judges
of music in Carnegie Hall of New York
City Saturday night Robert Howe Har-
mon. 32-year-old inferno at George
washington Hospital, directed the
George washington University Glee
Club to victory In the fourteenth
annual intercollegiate glee club con-
test
Only through the efforts of Mr.. Har-
mon was the victory attained over such
schools as Yale, Dartmouth, Pennsyl-
vania State College, New York Univer-
sity, University of North Carolina, Ohio
State, Fordham, wesleyan, Columbia
and Princeton.
In 1924, from Milsaps College of Mis-
sissippi, Mr.. Harmon came to George
Washington with his wife to take up
medicine at the university. Despite the
extensive study required to complete
the course in medicine, Mr.. Harmon
managed to find time to train the glee
club for six years. and on February Is
1t succeeded In winning first place in
competition with Catholic University
and Johns Hopkins. Its victory in this
Middle Atlantic contest gave it the
privilege Of competing in the inter-
collegiate series for the first time.
The musical career that fitted Mr.
Harmon for his position as director OF
the glee club was received primarily in
the small Mississippi college where hC
received his academic training. Hii
first lessons were taken at his home in
Gulfport, Miss.
Mrs. Grace Ruble Harmon, his wife
Is accompanist for the George Wash
ington University Club, but was unable
to occupy that post in Carnegie Hal
as the rules provide the contest must be
strictly an intercollegiate function.
AS token of appreciation for the eff
forts of Mr.. Harmon and his wife, the
alumnae of George Washington Uni
versity presented the couple with silver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
Flames Endanger
Girl as Balloon
Explodes in Hands
Police Quiz Vendor, but
Other Toys Prove
Non-Explosive.

Police began an investigation yester-
day afternoon of a large red balloon
which exploded with loud report and
flash of flame in the hands of Cath
crime Pierce while the 13-year-old girl
was playing IN the living room of her
home, at 1904 Rodman street.
Her parents believe that Catherine
was saved from what might have peen
serious injury by the fact that she was
length when it blew up. She was
frightened, but unframed.
Father Alarmed.
Alarmed by the force of the ex-
plosion, GATHERINGS father, G. B.
Pierce. telephoned a complaint to the
Police Department and an officer was
assigned to investigate.
The balloon had been purchased near
the corner of Eighteenth street and Co.
lumbia road, where the policeman
found the vendor and tested several of
the toys with matches. They we're
found to be non-explosive, however
While a fire regulation bans inflam-
mable balloons at public gatherings,
there is no restriction on their sale.
According to the fire marshals Office,
most of the toy balloons now sold here
are inflated with helium gas, which
will not burn, although a few contain
hydrogen.
Suspect Hydrogen Balloon.
The latter gas explodes violently I'M
der certain conditions, and it is be-
lieved a balloon filled with this gas
found its way into the child's hands.
GATHERINGS parents, both Of whom
were present, could not account for the
explosion. Mr.. Pierce was smoking a
cigarette in another part of the room,
but there was nothing else to explain
the mishap.
Mr.. Pierce told police he expected to
continue the investigation on his re-
turn from a business trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
ESCAPED LIFE-TERMER
CAPTURED IN CAPITAL
Augusta Sheriff Returns Murderer
to Prison After Local Men
Recognize Fugitive.

After enjoying three years of freedom,
Benjamin Lee Anderson, % years old,
colored, was on his way back to the
penitentiary at Augusta, Ca. today to
of colored woman.
Anderson was arrested yesterday aft
ernoon ut Twenty-sixth and streets by
Policemen william v. Christian and
James L. Rockford Of the third precinct
station, when they recognized the man
as fugitive from the Augusta peniten-
tiary described on lookout recently re-
ceived here.
Sheriff j. L. Watkins Of Augusta took
the prisoner into custody later in the
said Anderson had served only 10
months Of his life sentence before max
ing his escape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
COMBINATION WILLIE" LAUNCHES
NEW RACKET IN NUMBERS GAME
"Tp Sheet" Giving winning Figures Is Published
Weekly, Customers Are Advised.

They've been telling for a long time,
with varying success, these tipsters.
who'll win this or that horse race, and
the "bookies" have reaped handsome
profits, but it remained for one who
STYLES himself Combination Willie" to
pluck from his noodle the difncult
digits that spell fortune in the num-
bers" game,
willie" has come out with a weekly
tip sheet for the numbers" game with
promises that, provided his numbers"
are followed assiduously, that new car"
will be a fixture Of the household in q
Coordination Willie" whose specially
Is the gaming that, despite considerable
police interference, still flourishes with
fhe New York Clearing House daily re-
mort figures and the United States
Treasury receipt and balance statements
IS the vehicle, Is nothing II not gen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
AIRMAIL "PICK-UP"
TESTS NEAR COMPLETION

The last of a series Of $50 oficial test
landings and pickups Of mail sacks by
an ,airplane in flight will be made today
at Hoover Field. The tests, being
checked by postal officials, were post
poned Saturday because Of heavy rains
after five days Of flying.
Yesterday IS pickups and deliveries
were made with Earl B. Wadsworth, SUE
perintendent Of the contract air mail
service, Post once Department. and
Frank z. Smith, assistant superintend-
airplane piloted by Trowbridge Sebree,
chief pilot for the Clifford Ball mail and
passenger lines, under direction Of DR..
Lyle s. Adams, invVntor Of the pick
up device.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
WAITER KNOCKED DOWN
AND ROBBED BY WOMEN
Employe of Hotel Loses $35 to Pair
Who Leave Him Lying Un-
conscious on Sidewalk.

Attacked by two young colored women,
he said, as he was on his way nome,
Stephen Terrell, IS years old, waiter
at the Raleigh Hotel, was beaten ana
robbed of $35 in the 400 block of Rhode
Island avenue shortly before midnight
last night
Terrell, who lives at 1718 First street,
told police of the second precinct that
he noticed the two women walking TO-
ward him but paid no attention 70
them as they did not act suspiciouSly
Just as they walked past him one OF the
women wheeled and felled him with
several blows of a blunt instrument.
They then searched his clothing, Ter
rell said and took $35 In bills from
trousers pocket.
A passing motorist saw Terrell lying
on the sidewalk and carried him to
Freedmen'S Hospital.
Terrell told police his assailants APP
peared to be about 20 years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
YOUTH ARRESTED HERE
ON BALTIMORE CHARGE

Arrested in Anacostia last night in an
alleged stolen automobile with q COM
panion and two girls, Charles A. Burgee,
49, recently paroled from the Lorton
Reformatory, where he was serving a
sentence for joy-riding, was being held
four days ago reported stolen the au-
tomobile In which the young man was
riding.
The arrest was made by J. E. Ben
nett, eleventh precinct motor cycle po-
liceman, who said he learned the car
had been stolen from Charles A. Portner,
5406 Cleveland avenue, Baltimore. After
being questioned Burgess companions
were released.
About three years ago. police say,
Burgee was convicted of joy-riding fol-
lowing his arrest at North Beach, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

erous. For q dime he offers no less
than 90 number and combinations
thereof, which, he assures, will corner
the cash In this weeks numbers" play
ing, and to prove his devotion to these
numbers he assures the buyer of his
tip sheet that he has his money or
those same numbers.
He goes farther In his generosity,
offering his public the specials" Of
competitors, including 1.-THE Lady of
Mystery" 1.-THE Master Mind" and
others noted In the selection Of lucky
numbers"
Combination Willie's" tip sheet Is
printed much after the manner Of
scores of horse race tip sheets.
There Is the usual number Of spe-
Gals, my bests" and otherwise deSig-
mated numbers.
The sheet, the buyer Is advised, Is
issued ev ~ week, for numbers" play
ending ed ID Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
BACK INJURED IN FALL.

Fear that Miss Louise Grogan, 26-
year-old stenographer, Of 1e43 irving
street might have been seriously IN
tured in her fall from horse IN ROCK
Creek Park yesterday afternoon was
dispelled today by Emergency Hospital
authorities, who announced that MISS
Grogan suffered only q wrenched BACK
In the fall and was considerably i'm
proved.
Miss Grogan fell when her horse
stumbled yesterday. A passing motor
list, Miss Janette Hall Of 1898 q street,
took the girl TO Walter Reed Hospital
and she was later transferred 10 Emer-
gency Hospital, where III was at first
feared she had fractured her spine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
PET DOG BITES OWNER.

Blinded by pain, q dog owned by
James Wood, IL years old, colored, Of
1908 U street, bit his master yesterday
afternoon, when the youth attempted
to pick him up after the dog had been
struck by an automobile which failed
to stop after hitting the pet.
The boy and dog were playing on the
sidewalk in front Of the Wood residence
when the dog leaped into the street and
was struck by the approaching machine
writing in agony the dog bit the youth,
when he endeavored TO lift him from
the street.
The dog and boy were both taken to
Freedman's Hospital and treated for
minor injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
SERVICE OFFICERS
SIJSTENANCE MADE
ISSUE IN PAY BILL
Bureau of Efficiency Admits
Error in Recommendation
to President.
VAL UATION OF BENEFITS
TRIED IN ARGUMENTS
Officers in Service Under Five Years
Are Paid Less Than
in 1908.

This Is the ninth OF series OF ar
ticleS on the proposal, noD pending be-
fore President HoopeT and Congress, to
Tepise and increase the pay schedules
Of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast
and Geodetic Surrey. The tenth ar
ttcle MIL appear tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
CHILD, z, is DROWNED
IN PUDDLE AT HOME
Trips While Playing, Falling Into
Pool Of Rainwater 10
Inches Deep.

A 2-year-old colored boy drowned In
the back yard of his home yesterday
and fell into q puddle Of rain water.
The boy, Leonard j. Frye of 1888
Morris road southeast, was found lying,
unconscious, in o pool Of water about
10 inches deep when his mother, Mrs.
Jessie Morris, went into the yard.
He was pronounced dead at Casualty
Hospital after being rushed to that in
stitution In q passing automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
JUDGE COBB GIVEN o. K.

denomination to Municipal Bench
Approved by Committee.
The Senate judiciary committee today
approved the nomination of Judge
James A. Cobb for another term in the
Municipal Court of the District. Judge
Cobb, the only colored member Of the
bench OF the Municipal Court, was re-
appointed last week by President
Hoover. Judge Cobb was given his first
appointment four years ago by President
Coolidge.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-07-24
ending summer school at the Normal,

tending summer school at the Normal.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Carroll, of Sc
attic, spent Sunday with their son.
Herbert Carroll. and family at Fern
heath.
Cora MCPHERSON has been visiting
with her aunt, Mrs. Fred INLAND.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Meyer and FAM
lily left Wednesday for Idaho Falls,
Idaho, to visit MIR. Meyers father,
whom he has not seen for twenty one
years.
Arthur Schmidt had the misfortune
to smash up his car Saturday even
ing when he ran into another car on
the Ellisport hill
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Miller and chill
dren, from Morton, spent Sunday at
the H. D. Mcpherson home. The chill
dren remained to spend the week,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-07-24

no owns are insisting upon buying his
yearling breeders thai he is just as
determined he will not sell, since
through the stock he has enjoyed u
phenomenal year, Mr.. Wick not only
is convinced that his is the best breed
OF chickens in the Northwest but Is
equally sure that In coming to Vashon
Island he has chosen the right spot to
make his fortune with commercial
hatchery. And not only that, but 1t
would take a good talker to make hir2
cnange his mind.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-07-24
CROSS LANDING NOTES

Roland Carey and wilbur Smith
have been hauling cherries and berries
up to the highway for the truck to
take.
Mr.. L. Woody, Mrs. x W. Woody
and daughter, Elma Jean, grandfather,
aunt and cousin of Mrs. Alfred Olson,
motored up from Long Beach, Cali
fornia last week. They spent Friday
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-07-24

Anderson, of Willow Greek, In eastern
Washington, are visiting with Mrs,
Phelps, of Portage, mother of Mrs. II,
j. Armstrong, They plan to remain
month,
Francis Riser, Of Bremerton, spent
last week with his aunt, Mrs, May, and
his uncle Mr., Wynn Kellogg
Mrs, Mary Cressy, of Mileta, left last
week for her old home, Portland
htaine, where she will make an ex-
tended visit.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-07-24
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS OF
VASHoN AND VICINITY

Mrs. Edna Roach of Vancouver, B, c.,
Is visiting at the home of Mrs, Ethel
pavioyiak at Portage
Mr.. and Mrs r. o, silvey this week
returned to Great Falls, Montana, after
n months visit with Mr.. Silvey's
parents at vashon,
Mrs. David and daughter, Mrs
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-07-24

and Monday on the Island, returning
to California Tuesday,
Mrs. shearer spent Tuesday with her
mother, returning home in the even
ing.
Wayne Woody is staying with his
sister, Mrs. Alfred Olsen, while his
parents are in Montana.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-07-24
That's Too Much

Goofer: II have the faith that move
mountains"
Mrs. Goofer: IT wish you had the
faith tiiat would move the ashes out
of the basement"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-07-24
WICK CHICKENS NOT ION THE
MARKET

Through one of those inexplainable
accidents that occur around the best
regulated newspaper offices news
item and classified ad were combin-
ed, with the result that Carl Wick has
been besieged by those who having
heard of the wonderful stock of poultry
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-07-24
MAuRY NOTES


After two weeks without services.
Sunday School and church will meet
as usual again this Sunday, July ~.
Everyone is urged to come out.
The July missionary meeting will be
held Sunday evening with Mr.. Garner
In charge.
The two Larsen families attended
o celebration Sunday afternoon, at the
Cook ranch at Quartermaster, when
the new home was laid.
The Larsen girls and a friend drove
to Bellingham Thursday. returning
Friday evening with Julia Larsen and
Martha Jensen who have been at
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-06-04

It won't be long now before some
humorist starts to tell you Of the
Scotchman who bought glider be-
cause his neighbors all had airplanes.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-06-04
LOSE FAT
Safely and Quickly

Kruschen Salts-(a perfect COM
bination of the six mineral salts
your body must have every day to
function properly purify your blood
of harmful acids, and aid the kidneys
and bowels to throw off waste ma
terial-the continual formation of
which is probably the cause of your
fat.
In this modern age of living, it's
impossible to get these salts from
the fancy foods you eat-but don't
worry just as long as you have Kru-
schen Salts.
Take half teaspoon every morn
ing in a glass of hot water-little by
little that ugly fat disappears, you'll
feel better than ever before-years
younger, more energy. You'll soon
possess that enviable beauty, clear
skin, sparkling eyes, superb figure
which only perfect health can impart.
An S5c bottle (lasts a weeks) at
Sward- Kemp Drug Co., or any pro-
gressive druggist in America. Money
back if Kruschen doesn't convince
you that it is the safest, quickest,
easiest way to lose fat.-Adv.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-06-04

May 21-28-June 4
CITATION FOR HEARING ON
FINAL ACCOUNT AND FOR
DISTRIBUTION.
Estate of Ludwig Brey.
State of Minnesota, County of Red
wood, IS. IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate Of
Ludwig Brey, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the final account
and distribution of the estate of said
decedent: The representative of the
above named decedent, having filed
in this court her final account of the
administration of the estate of said
decedent together with her petition
praying for the adjustment and al
lowance of said final account and for
distribution Of the residue of said
estate to the persons thereunto en-
titled.
THEREFORE, YOU, AND EACH
OF YOU, are hereby cited and re-
quired to show cause, if any you
have, before this court at the Pro-
bate Court Rooms in the Court
House in the City of Redwood Falls,
in the County Of Redwood, State of
Minnesota on the 7th day Of July,
1880, at 10 o'clock a. M, why said
petition should not be granted.
Witness, the Judge of said Court,
and the Seal of said Court, this 22nd
day of May, 1880.
A. r. A. LAUDON,
Probate Judge.
N. R. Ryerson,
Attorney for Petitioner.
COURT SEAL) 47-3ts.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-06-04
sHAS THE LAXATIVE IN
YOUR HOME A
DOCTORS APPROVAL?

Some things people do to help the
bowels whenever any bad breath,
feverishness, biliousness, or lack of
appetite warn of constipation, really
weaken these organs. Only doctor
knows what will cleanse the system
without harm. That is why the laxa-
tive in your home should have tho
approval of family doctor. -
The wonderful product, known to
millions as DR.. Caldwe1ps Syrup
Pepsin is family Doctors prescrip-
ton for sluggish bowels. It never
varies from the original prescription
which DR.. Caldwell wrote thousands
of times in many years of practice.
and proved safe and reliable for men,
women and children. 1t is made from
herbs and other pure ingredients, so
it is pleasant-tasting, and can form no
habit. You can buy this popular laxa-
tive from all drugstores.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-06-04
May % June all
CITATION FOR HEARING ON
FINAL ACCOUNT AND FOR
DISTRIBUTION.

CITATION FOR HEARING ON
FINAL ACCOUNT AND FOR
DISTRIBUTION.
Estate of Till Tibbetts.
State of Minnesota, County of Red
wood, SIS. IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Till
Tibbetts, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the final account
and distribution of the estate of said
decedent: The representative of the
above named decedent, having flied
in this court his final account of the
administration Of the estate of
said decedent together with his petit
ton praying for the adjustment and
allowance of said final account and
for distribution of the residue of said
estate to the persons thereunto en-
titled.
THEREFORE, YOU, AND EACH
OF YOU, are hereby cited and re-
quired to show cause, if any you have,
before this court at the Probate
Court Rooms in the Court house in
the City of Redwood Falls, in the
County of Redwood, State of Mime
sofa on the 7th day of July, 1880, at
10 o'clock a. M, why said petition
should not be granted.
Witness, the Judge Of said Court,
and the Seal of said Court, this 26th
day of May, 1880.
A. R. A. LAUDON,
Probate Judge.
Clague and Barnes,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
COURT SEAL) 47-3ts.