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The Washington times., 1930-07-08
122, 100000 No1O LiUe II,
u. S., Census Discloses

represented SIS per cent Of the
population, and in 1890 probably
SIS per cent, according to Dr.. Hill's
estimate.
Figures so far studied indicate
a decrease in the rural population,
a drop in some Of the small coun-
try villages and towns and an al
most nationwide increase in the
larger towns and cities. This has
been the tendency for several
decades.
Within two or three months it
probably will be possible to an
nounce an accurate figure on the
population of the country as a
whole. The country has been
growing at an average rate Of
about 1900, 900 annually since the
last, census, with q gradual de-
crease In the excess Of births over
deaths from year to year.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
ST OCKS RALLY
At MIDDAY

NEW YORK, July 8 0N.S).
The stock market executed
sharp right-about-face in midday
today. and under a steady stream
of buying orders centered in the
speculative leaders, the declines
sustained in a reactionary fore
noon were more than cancelled.
and an irregularly higher price
level was in evidence.
U. S. Steel. after being forced
down to 1891. retraced its way
to 155. for net gain of a half
point. American Can swung UP
the line from its low at 1922 to
ia for a fractional gain. West
inghouse Electric, R d i o.
Vanadium, and General Electric,
were other industrial leaders to
share in the midday comeback.
The utility group proved espe-
cially resilient to the change in
market sentiment.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08

The United States has q popu'
lation OF approximately 122,OoO.'
900, according to an estimate to-
day by DR.. Joseph A. Hill, as
sistant census director. on the
basis Of returns representing
about 80 per cent Of the country.
So far the population figures
submitted to the Census Bureau
by supervisors have not been to-
tailed, and, therefore, exact Off
cial data is not available.
There has been a considerable
increase in the number Of urban
communities of over $500 popuIa-
ton. DIR. Hill estimated that
there are probably $500 Huch
cities and towns in 1890, as COM
pared to 2,787 in 1920, the last
census.
The cities and towns in 1920
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
BEGIN SEARCH
OVER j, s.
FOR GIRL
Doctors Daughter Vanishes
After Visit to Her Friend;
Auto Found Left Behind

RICHMOND, Va. July 8.-Miss
Mary Frances McClenny, promi-
nent and popular young Rich
mond society girl, daughter Of DR..
and Mrs. D. c. McClenny. Of %
Roslyn Rd., Hampton Gardens,
Richmond, has been mysteriously
missing from her home here since
July l, it was learned today from
j. Ward Erb, local Superinten-
dent of the Burns International
Detective Agency, who is heading
a nationwide search for her.
When the girl left she informed
her parents that she was going to
the home of a nearby friend.
This is the last time she has been
seen in Richmond.
Miss .McC1enny, who was grad.
was found in front OF the friends
hor11e, the parking lights on and
her vanity case and several other
articles In the seat.
Miss McCieny, nwho was grad.
uated from st. Catherire's School
here in 1929, where she made D
brilliant record, has been study.
ing violin under local teacher
for the past year.
She is described as being 90
years old, about five feet two in.
ches in height. with a rather
dark complexion, brown hair and
two eyeteeth unusually small
DR.. McClenny has offered q lib
eral reward through the Burns
Detective Agency for any inforn1as
tlon as to his daughters where.
abouts.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
CASHIER GIVEN 6
YEARS IN PEN

ALEXANDRIA. Va. July g.
Clay T. Brittle, former cashier of
the ill-fated bank of Del Ray, to-
day pleaded guilty to the larceny
of $63, 900 from the bank and was
sentenced to serve six years in the
Virginia State Penitentiary sub
iect to the State convict forces.
~ Albert v. Bryan, attorney for
the Commonwealth, told the court
that Brittle had made restitution
of a great part Of the missing
money, and, in addition, had
turned over to the receiver of the
bank hi sentire personal estate,
and recommended clemency and
the sentence of six years.
A touch of melodrama was
added when Earl r. Sullivan. dep
uty clerk. who was reading the ar
raignment. was overcome by emo
ton and was unable to continue,
his voice failing. Judge Fred Cole
man, of Fredericksburg. trying the
case, then took the indictment
from Sullivan and read the ar
raignment to Brittle. who pleaded
guilty In a quiet voice.
Judge Coleman in passing SEN
tenee praised Brittle for pleading
guilty after having made every
effort to repay the money taken
and said he was glad to be as
lenient as possible under the cir
cumStances. Brittle was then
taken in custody by City Ser
geant Cox and will be held at the
local jail until he is sent to the
penitentiary.
The other IL indictments
against Brittle. charging the lar.
ceny of small amounts. were
nolle pressed on motion Of Com
monwealths Attorney Albert V.
Bryan.
Brittle is married and has two
small children, who are with
their mother at her former home
in Fauuuier county.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
TODAY'S SCRATCHES
I.ATONIA

TATONIA
FIRST RACE-Great Flyer. Fast Or
mont, Big 30, Tantalizing, Blinkie Boy
Haverhill.
SECOND RACE--Niargaret Scott.
SIXTH RACE-High storm.
SEVENTH RACE - Chatson, kublal
Khan.
weather, clear; track, fast.
FORT ERIE
FIRST RACE-Optlca1, CatehO0.
SECOND RACE-Presea, ChOOkie g..
NV Kitty, AZ Random.
THIRD RACE-EllZabeth Sullivan
Federal Reserve, supawna. Sand Ridge
Branch, Pledge.
FOURTH RACN-Berber.
SIXTH RACE-GO Golden Lux.
Weather. clears track fast.
KINGS PARK
SECOND RACE-Sueakeasys Bright
Orb, DaubePviIIe.
THIRD RACE-BOb's Rest. Lang
Syne, Reigh shot, ViRIin, Beby Limp.
FOURTH RACE-WraeBSeen. George
Dever, ROckland Boy Robson. King
Wave.
sIXTH RAcE-Rose Spot. sonata.
sEvENSTTH RACE-FOrsst Lore, Brown
weather, clear; track. fast.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
GR!FFMEN SEEK
9TH STRAIGHT
VICTORY
Holding of Lead to Depend on
Outcome Of 2 Games Be-
tween Philadelphia and N. Y.
BY JOE HOLMAN

BOSTON, July 8.-Three years
ago Alvin Crowder, young
pitcher with some promise, vas
traded by the Washington club
to the st. Louis Browns. Crowder's
caliber was not established at the
time. Yet today this one-time
virtual cast-off stands out as one
of three moundsmen who have
figured nightly in the drive
which has advanced the Griff-
men to first place. The others
are Fred Marberry and Irving
Hadley. When Goose GoSliI1 was
swapped to the st. Louis Browns
for Manush and Crowder recently.
many considered the latter a
throw.in. What q mistake!
A most unfortunate error in
the ninth period cost Crowder his
first start after donning Wash
ington uniform Since then he
has copped five mods in row.
Crowder, who developed into an
American League sensation in
1928, got away poorly this sea
son. Since joining the Griffs,
However. he has pitched the best
ball of his career. It would be
an achievement indeed If the
General were to succeed in pitch
ing the 1890 Washington club TO
a pennant. Particularly so when
it Is considered that only few
years ago Clark Griffith let him
go in a deal for an old-time slab.
ster, Tom Zachary.
While Crowder deserves any
tribute accorded him it is also
(Conkinu~d on PoC~ ~. Col ~
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
FiUe in Flying Boat
Unset Feared Dead

BERLIN, July QN.SO-A
death toll of five was feared to.
day as a result of the capsizing
Of a disabled flying-boat as Ii
was being towed toward Born.
holm Island in the Baltic Sea.
A check-up Of passengers
showed five missing and believed
drowned. Survivors Of the trag.
edy declared the victims were
overcome by seasickness and un-
able to fight their way out of
the cabin when the plane turned
turtle.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
CAPITAL son
RESENTFUL
Of W|FE'S
FAME
Concea|s Identity in Code As
Decree Is Granted by Ses"
sion in Judges Chambers

Robert w. Bell, the redouDtaole
"Bobby" of Washington's "art
theater" movement Of few years
back, and Josephine Hutchinson,
the fragile, wistful beauty he mar
ried after launching her stage
career in the East, are featured
in the Reno, New, wire news to-
day.
Yesterday, in chambers. Bell
was granted divorce from the
girl who stirred New York with
her Wendy in Peter Pan" Sc
crecy clouded the filing of the
action, Bell concealing his iden-
tity under a code number. Mrs.
Charles Bell, widow of the late
American Security 81 Trust Co.
head, appeared in the judges
chambers in company with her
son, after which the mother and
s'Bobby" left for the East, presum-
ably Washington. .
Romance BIOomed Here.
Thus ends romance that
floWered in Washington with a
brilliant marriage at Twin Oaks,
the Bell estate in Cleveland Park,
in 1925.
Born to wealth, Young Bell
followed his graduation from the
University of Pennsylvania with
q whirl at amateur theatricals,
an adventure which brought him
into close association with Maur-
ice Browne, of the Fine Arts
Theater in Chicago. Later he
acted in Browne company in
Seattle. Wash, wi ere he first
met 30" Hutchinson and her
mother, Leona Roberts, also an
actress.
In 1923. Bell returned to Wash
ington and opened an art theater,
the Rams Head, at Massachu-
sets Avenue and Eighteenth
Street Northwest, occupying prop
erty that was part Of the
estate of his uncle, the late
Alexander Graham Bell, inventor
of the telephone. Miss Hutchin-
son and her mother were mem
bers of the resident company.
Theater Venture Fails
Romance quickly followed, as
did also dreams Of expansion,
brought to realization in 1926
when James Reynolds, Ziegfeld's
scenic artist, designed the Ward
man Park Theater, and it opened
under Bells direction. Society
patronage proved the ventures
downfall, flavoring it with
(Continued on Page 2, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
Egypt Police QueU
Riot With Bullets

LONDON, July 8 G.N.s).-A
serious riot broke out at Mansu-
rah, Egypt, today, when police
attempted to suppress a political
meeting, it was reported in a
central news dispatch from Cairo.
The police were enforcing q
government order PROHIBITING the
holding of political meetings by
Nahas Pasha. former premier.
FrenZied crowds stoned the po.
lice and troops when the meeting
was dispersed. The police re.
turned with rifle fire, causing sew.
eral casualties.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
u. s. Woman Abroad
Loses $4,000 Gems

LONDON. July 8 1.N.S0.-
Loss of a $4,000 pear necklace
was reported to Scotland Yard
today by Mrs. Frederick Brown,
an American tourist.
Mrs. Brown lost the strand,
she told the authorities, while
watching a royal procession from
in front of Buckingham Palace.
The necklace contained 1870
pearls. A description of the miss
ing gems was sent to police sta
tions throughout the city.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
BOBBY BELL DIVORCES 'J0' HUTCHINSON
Virginia Debutante Missing Since July1
Waitress eco m e S
Pilot; Costs Her
1900 TIPS

CURTISS FIELD, L. l., July
Beulah Unruh, %, of Betterton.
Md, a waitress In a Child's
restaurant in New York City,
received a limited commercial
air pilots license today after
having successfully passed tests
here.
Miss Unruh took her test
after So hours of instruction
under the tutelage of Lieut..
Daniel Moulton, an instructor
at the Curtiss-Wright Flying
School.
Miss Jnruh is not only "air.
minded" but is also mathemati-
cally inclined. She estimates
that her tuition cost her 81, 800.
which, reduced to tips, would
equal $4,000 Of them.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
COnUict Kills His Cell
Mate With Ice Pick

STAUNTON, Va, July S.-Hu.
bert Fitzgerald, IS, a convict work.
ing at the State lime grinding
plant, doing 16-year term, fatally
stabbed e. l.. Mason, 25. a fellow
convict, lying sick on a cot beside
him, with an ice pick.
Fitzgerald nol1chalantly ad.
mltted the crime. He was placed
in solitary confinement pending
preferment Of charges and trial
in Richmond.
The ice pick pierced the hearb
OF Mason. His body was sent to
Richmond. Mason was doing 10
years on an assault charge.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
Helen, 4 Times the
Chnn1D, Sails Home

SOUTHAMPTON, Engla d,
July 8 UNS).-Mrs. Helen Wills
Moody, four times champion OF
Wimbledon, sailed for home to-
day aboard the liner Majestic.
She said:
"T'n be glad to get back to
my home and husband"
The Washington times., 1930-07-08

ROBERT w. BELL. well
known in Washington theatrical
circles, was granted a divorce
today at Reno, Nevada, from
his wife, the former Josephine
Hutchinson, star of Peter Pan.
Bell sought secrecy in his petit
tion, filing under a code mum
ber. The Bells separated some
time ago, reputedly because of
his wife's association with Eva
LIE Galliene, actress. Bell, who
operated the Wardman Park
Theater here, is reported to
have objected to his wife align
ing herself on the stage with
Miss lie Galliene.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
MOONEY DENIED
PARDON

SACRAMENTO. Calf, July 8
1.N.S0-Tom Mooney, perhaps
Americas most famous prisoner,
today was denied q pardon from
San Quentin Prison by Gov. c. c.
Young.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
DIVORCED IN PARIS

PARIS, July 8 QNS0.-MrS.
John Mills Sawyer, the former
Miss Camille Foegen, of New
York, was granted a divorce here
today. The SawyerS have been
residents Of Paris for several
years and they were married
here, May 80, 1910.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
W EAT n = r

Fair tonight and Wednesday with little change
In temperature; gentle north winds becoming
variable. Temperature yestcrday-Highest,. s2j
lowest 6S.
Full Weather Report Page s
The washington only aIteFnOos paper w
ths puhIahing dispatches Of International
News Service and UniveTaaI Bervire
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
Mother and Bride of Youth Hear Aged Man Accuse Him of Robbery
 In Alley Running Of Spring St.

and when Palmer went out they followed him.
 Describes Robbery
 Going into q store at Winter street and Hartford avenue, Palmer pur- chased a bag Of malt, hops and yeast and continued along Winter street. Lcgas took him by the arm and Palmer thought he was assisting him although he was not intoxicated. but when they reached the Dobsou property. the young man guided him into the yard where there is an arch and took one >5 bill, two sl bills and Co cents in change. Palmer said h. resisted but could not defend him. self and after the brief struggle was over he had no money and his bag was also missing.
 Ecgalis. according 10 Palmer. had no part whatever in the robbery, in fact, he pleaded with Losas not to do it. About half an hour later Palmer walked into the police sta ton and complained 10 Chief ". C. Hart, with the result that Lccas was arrested within an hour by Sergeant T. J. l'ecney who suspected him after hearing Palmcr's description.
 OGercd to Make Restitution Sergeant Fccney testified 10 mak- ing the arrests, finding Legas in the Star street tenement under the in tiHence Of liquor but not intoxicated. He talked to him about the case and quoted Legas as having 7 expressed regret, with the assurance that he would replace whatever he hat taken. He also told the sergeant he had been married by q civil officer ir
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24

In the presence Of his mother and his bride of a few months George IcGas, 2i. Of - Oak street. heard Lansing Palmer. -. Of 15S south Main street. describe to Judge M. D. SaNc in police court today how he Was robbed of S7.G5 by Lceas in q yard in the rear Of the pobson prop crty Ht Spring and Winter streets about %:@o o'clock yesterday after noon. Iudg" SaNe declared that from thc testimony the young mans action had the elements of "a Drazen hoIdup' and he bound him over to the March term of superior court in S!.5oo bonds, LcGas has q police court record.
 Palmer, who is said, by the police 10 have figured in q similar case g f"W years ago, testified that he was drinking CT in a tenement on Star street and Lcgas was doing likewise hut not with him. Victor Regalis, 23. Of 9l Jubilee street, was with Legas
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24

Anna Siderowshy, Mrs. l.. Mohin. Mrs. J. $. Silverman, Mrs. H. Nor ans, Mrs II. Adler. Mrs. l.. B Fen del Mrs. $. Cohen, Mrs. $ Wice, Mrs. NJ. Fucker Mrs. NJ. S. Dunu Mrs. George L. Cans, Mrs. L. kirsChnlt.
 Every Jewish woman in the city who is not now a member will pe urged 10 join. The outbreak in Palestine has made it necessary l9r the Hadassah 10 increase the scope Of its work, leaders of the move mtnt say, and it is to tnis end thll an increased membership k sou2hl
 Old and Jew members will attend the next meeting Monday night at the lsurritt hotel.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24

New York but was planning to be this week. Detective Sergeant G. C, Ellinger found a $5 bill in one of Legas' pockets and Sergeant Feeney found 70 cents. He learned that Legas had bought beef stews and coffee for himself and EeGalis nearby restaurant.
 During the investigation. Sergeant Teeney arrested Regalis on the tech nical charge Of breach of the peace after he had taken him to a yard on Spring street a short distance from the scene of the robbery. and pointed out the bag which Legas had thrown away. Palmer identified il as his in court.
 Threatens to Kill Policemen
 During the cross examination Of Sergeant Fecney by Attorney Law renee J. Colon, the former testified that Lcgas. when questioned. was abusive and threatened to kill him and Sergeant O'Mara. Afterwards however, he was more calm and sai he was sorry for whatever he had done.
 Attorney Colon asked Judge SaXe 10 set the bond al $1,000 so that Lecas would be able 10 obtain his release pending the superior Courr ! hearing. There was no question. h, said, that the state had made out r prima facic case, still he felt tha i 1000 would insure Lcgas' appear ance in court especially in view 0
 his recent marriage. IL was apparent
 he said. that alcoholic drinks wer,
 responsible for the robbery. Assistant Prosecuting Attornc. 1 W. M. Greenstcin thought s2,o0
 bond should be ordered and Judg
 SaNe split the difference. In the esq
 of Regalis, Mir. Greenstein said tn ] purpose in arresting him was 10 in
 sure his availability as a witness an, | he nolled the breach of the peac charge, saying that the young mar
 if he had any intention of participat
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
Bethlehem Steel Sets
 New Record During 1929

New York, Jam, 24.- (UP)- Earnings ot the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, the nations largest in dependent producer set a new high record in 1929. exceeding the high profits Of the war period. it was an- nounced last night by Eugene G Grace president.
 Net profit in 1929 was s42.242.- 9So, against s1S,5S5.922 in 1928. while earnings in the fourth quar-
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24

ter of 1929 were s10,046.197. com pared with $6.39934S in the fourth quarter Of 1928.
 Per share earnings on the cont mon stock in 1929 were $l5.5U on the average number of shares out standing during the period against S6.52 share on d smaller capital ization in 1928.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
HADASS.AH BRIDGE AIDES

Mrs William Kaplan, chairman of the membership drive committee Of New Britain Chapter of Eladas- sah. has appointed the following aides: Mrs. (. H. WilIer Mrs Prank Nair, Mrs. Nathan Berson. Mrs l. Geisingcr, Mrs. !. Hartman. Miss
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24

December 2l. was disclosed today when return certificate Was filed at the office Of the town clerk. Si- mon w. Stabert, local steamtitter, and Margaret A. Tyrcll Of Litch- field. were the principals, and Vic tor Buttree, justice Of the peace. marrying official
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
Pricks Finger With
 Needle. Dies in Week

New Haven. Jan. 4 tUP) Last Saturday Mrs. Antouia Frap- tini. Gf. pricked her finger with d needle while sewing.
 TomorroW-just one week later she will be buried
 Blood poisoning resulted frol the tiny wound and Mrs Fraptiui died last night
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
LOS A\GELES TOI:RS SOITH

Charleston. $. C, Jan. g4 tP-Tlse navy drigible Los Angeles soare.l ever Charleston al A:45 d. In. tod ~ or its way from jts hangar at lake hurst, \. |. 10 the marine base af Paris Island. <. C.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24

ing in the robbery. had abandoned 1t and therefore could not be impli- cated
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
MARRIED IN STtNTORD

The marriage Of divorcees, one , resident Of this city, at Stamford
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24

George Legas, 21, Bound Over to Superior Court for "Bcazen Holdup'- Two Policemen Testify He Threatened to Kill Them While Being Ar. rested.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-11
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERATD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 193o

York Players last Thursday night, and it was reported that s53 was realized on the sale Of candy at the theatcr. The Girl Scouts cooperated splendidly in the candy sale.
 Mrs. Buell. B. Bassette suggested that local couple who have a set Of interesting and instructive motion pictures which they took while touring the world, be asked to show them under auspices of the relief committee and Parents and Teach CTS associations in the schools She believed a sizeable amount could be raised by charging q small admis- sion fee. Mrs Bassette will go into the matter during the week.
 Mrs. Bassctte reported that she wrote 10 four baking powder con- cerns relative to placing their name on the huge can which will be crec.- ed in Central Park to receive volur- tary contributions. and two of thcrl will send representatives here 10 dis Cusa the proposition. Two other con-
New Britain herald., 1930-11-11
BARNESDALE CLUB
 SCANS CONDITIONS
Satisfied With Temporary We@'
 ter Street Improvements

General satisfaction with the tenn norarv improvements made on Wooster street was expressed by residents of the Barnesdale section at the bi-monthly meeting of the Barnesdale Community society m the ouartette club house last night,
 President Charles B. Pratt presld- ed. Owing to a small attendance l number of matters, such as improV- cd lighting service on Barnes street. improvements to some of the inter- secting streets, reports on a recent golf tournament and the Halloween party and a report of the committee on bylaws were held over for the meeting on January F. At that meeting a nominating committee will be appointed.
 It was reported that the board Of public works has scraped Wooster street, filled in the holes and rolled the pavement so that traffic condl- tons would be satisfactory during the winter, preparatory 10 a moro permanent job next spring. The job vas found satisfactory by the resi-. dents who say they now can drive 10 and from their homes without danger of breaking springs on their cars.
 Apprehension was expressed whether Alderman J. Gustave John son has mustered enough strength 10 block temporary as well as per manent improvements to Steele street.
 Mail delivery service is not satis- factory on Steele street, members said. IL was reported that mail par cels do not always get into the pro- per boxes and other conditions arc not satisfactory. Some residents would like to see a substation at the Midway. Ernest E. Dechant was appointed a committee 10 discuss the matter with Postmaster H. E. Erwin.
 It was discovered that the cltys sewer plans did not include Esther