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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
LIMERICK INQUIRY
IN FINAL STAGES
Grand Jury Report in Staying
Case Expected Before Mid
die of Next Week.

The Governments presentation Of the
Beulah Limerick case to the grand jury
closes today unless new evidence is I'M
covered
The grand jury is expected to make
its report Tuesday or Wednesday, Julian
Richards, assistant United States attor-
ney presenting the case to the jury,
announced this morning
Part of the mystery letter" adj
mitttedly written by Frederick G..
Taylor, iron worker, to William Linz
erick, brother of the slain girl was
revealed today.
Signed Joseph Smith"
The letter signed Joseph Smith, -
stated that the writer had followed the
murder case carefully and wished to
know why the police had not investi-
gated the fact that Policeman Robert
Langdon was seen to leave the murder
house assisting a drunken fellow officer
on the morning of the Staying.
The writer said he knew that the
policeman helped his fellow officer to
an automobile and carried him away.
The writer also suggested that kelly
staying because kelly" was withhold
ing information in the case.
Note Given Little Credence.
Although the grand jury presumably
spent three days II discussing the let
ter, investigators intimated that they
attach little significance in the letter.
When Policeman Langdon, one of
the four suspects held, was shown the
! letter he remarked: That's pure bunk. /"
Taylor explained that he wrote the
| note upon the request of members of
the Limerick family when he was in
vited to their home some time last
week.
More than go witnesses have testified
since the beginning of the grand jury
| investigation on January 26.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
1862 Acres to Be Acquired,
With so or 60 Now Being
Purchased.
PONDS AT KENILWORTH
IN PROPERTY CONCERNED
Progress Being Made Now in I'm
provement of Marshes In
cluded in Project.

Uncle Sam today served notice that
after June condemnation proceedings
will be resorted to in the area within
the proposed Anacostia Park if lands
cannot be purchased at prices salts
factory to the Government. This might
involve the famous lily ponds at Kenil-
worth, D. c., if the Government is not
satisfied with the status of negotiations
about four months hence. Altogether
there are about 1872 acres yet to be
acquired, but of this between so and
go acres are now in process OF being
purchased.
The United States Engineer Office
today announced that negotiations are
under way to secure several Of the few
remaining larger tracts that will be-
come part of the pretentious park. Of
ficials said that they hope to conclude
these shortly. If this is not done, they
asserted, all property that cannot be
purchased at prices satisfactory to the
Government will be placed under con-
demnation at the end of May.
To Buy This Year.
The officials pointed out that this
shows the Governments intention to
ish negotiations and start condemna-
ton proceedings to acquire the out
standing lands within the current ifs
cal year, which ends on June 80. The
total area Of AnacoStia Park will be
1,772 acres, and will embrace property
fringing the Anacostia River from the
Maryland line to Giesboro Point and
the Boiling Field area.
Recently, under the direction of Maj.
Joseph D. Arthur, jr., District engi-
neer for the War Department for the
embracing two small parcels, we're pur-
chased in the Kenilworth area.
Progress on improvement of the
marsh land and converting it into park
was reported today by the officials. The
contract for acquiring $500 tons of
stone from the Smoot Sand & Gravel
Co. has been completed, and about half
finished is the contract with the CO.
lumbia Sand & Gravel Co. for acquir-
ing some $4,000 tons of stone. This
stone is being used for the foundation
Dredge at Work.
The 12-inch, pipeline dredge Dale
carlia is proceeding with the reclama-
ton work and this VIII be continued
throughout the year on the east side
OF the main river. The craft Bennlng
is engaged in digging trenches for rip
rap stone. building up levieS for future
deposit basins at various points in the
area about Benhing road and on other
work.
Improvements of Lake Kingman and
East Lake is going forward and as the
various sections of the park are COM
pleted, they are being turned over to
the jurisdiction of Lieut.. Col. U. S.
Grant, Sd, director of public buildings
and public parks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
DREDGING ON ROAD
lob NEARING FINISH
Longest Memorial Highway
Fill to Be Completed
About April |.

The United States Engineer Office will
enter upon the last phase of its 81 ,00o,-
600 hydraulic pipeline dredge job in
conjunction with the construction OF
the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
on March l, when work is started on
Little Hunting Greek, Va.
Mai. Joseph D. Arthur, jr., district
engineer for the War Department for
the Washington area, and E. A. Schmitt,
Office, announced today that on Hunt
ing Creek, which is considered the long
est of the fills, the work will be COM
pleted about the end of the month.
At Little Hunting Creek, the dredge
Talcott and the derrick-boat Atlas are
engaged in stripping the ground for
the dredge Welatkas to go down and
pump sand and gravel from the bottom
of the Potomac River, to form the flu
ture roadbed for the highway to Mount
Vernon, 3tHc At!cs is dredging out the
approach chances and preparing de-
post basin.
Tresties Being Built.
A pile driver is building trestles for
the deposit basin and a high trestle,
or which the - will be constructed,
is being built to carry the giant pipes
e~om she hydraulic pipe line dredge.
Work OH throwing a line of sand and
gravel across Little Hunting Creek, is
expected to take about two and half
months and will complete program on
which the United States Engineer Office
has been engaged since November, 1929.
The Talcott has just returned from
West Point, Va, on the York River,
sIoa ~, Iniy, rNTtf
steamship docks, and her arrival here
on Monday evening marked the end of
a 200-mile journey.
Road Plans Completed.
The fill across Little Hunting Greek
will be completed in ample time to build
the necessary roads there, officials said
today. The Bureau of Public Roads
of the Department of Agriculture has
made the necessary provision there on
the specifications and proposals to be
opened on February 49,
For several months past, all the work
has been completed on the basin fill
at the Highway and Railroad Bridges,
the Gravelly Point fill, leading across
the former land of the Richmond,
Fredericksburg & Potomac and South
ern Railways, and Reaches Run fill.
The fill at Four-Mile Run has now
been completed almost year and the
bridge near its south end will soon be
With the completion of
Creek about March l, the
status of the various hydraulic fills
that the United States Engineering Of
fee has been making for the Bureau
Of Public Roads will be considered in
a very satisfactory condition, and will
have been compacted and settled, so
that pavement construction may pro-
coed, officials explained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12

often does her own shopping accom-
panied by her mother or her nurse, but
picking out articles of clothing for her
self. One day she accompanied her
father to the Capitol and watched him
preside over the House of Representa-
tives. She usually goes for a daily
walk, or ride on her pony.
Little Peggy Ann Hoover is a bit of
Western breeze transported to the
White House. She and her little
brother, Herbert Sd, keep things lively
on the third floor of the Executive
Mansion while their father and mother
are in Asheville.
In addition to the Importance of being
5 and entering upon school age March
IT, Peggy Ann will have all the gay
green regalia of Old Erin to brighten
up her White House birthday celebra-
ton. She will play through the long
corridors and in the big rooms where
Paulina's mother, the former Alice
Roosevelt. used to dance when her
father was President.
Mrs. Hoover is a great hand at cele-
brating all the little family anniver-
saries so it is probable that Peggy AIMS
birthday, though quiet, will be a most
pleaSurable occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
TO OPEN FIELD HOUSES

Three new field houses at Municipal
Fairgrounds have been turned over to
the Fairgrounds department by Munich
pal Architect Albert L. Harris, ready for
occupancy. The new houses are painted
baby blue outside with chimneys painted
white.
Hollow playground, Eighteenth street
and Kalorarna road; the Takoma play
ground, Fourth and Whittier streets
and the Mitchell Park playground,
Twenty-third and s streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
FIRES SHOT TO END
LIFE WITH HIS FOOT
B. & 0. Fireman Tears Off Part Of
Head With Shotgun
Charge.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

OpSCIHl DiSpdlCn 10 Inc star
CUMBERLAND, Md, February 12.-
Brady H. Scanlon, Al, Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad locomotive fireman, with a
string tied to his foot discharged a shot
gun in the attic at his home, at Keyser,
% miles west of here, late yesterday,
tearing off a portion of his head. He
had placed the muzzle in his mouth.
A loaded revolver was found in his
pocket.
He had been respondent over Ill
health. A few days ago he was found
PROSTATE in his garage by a neighbor,
having been overcome by monoxide
fumes, but was revived. Scanlon be-
longed to a prominent family of Hamp-
shire County, w. Va. The late Rev.
DR.. Charles Scanlon, Pittsburgh, who
headed the Temperance Board of the
Presbyterian Church, was his uncle His
widow survives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
BANK RUMOR BILL
FAVORED IN HOUSE
Measure to Make Circulating False
Reports, Starting Runs, Unlaw-
full May Be Pushed.

The bill recommended by Treasury
Department and Federal Reserve Board
officers making it unlawful to circulate
false rumors precipitating runs on banks
was ordered favorably reported by a
unanimous vote of the House Com
mittee on Banking and Currency yes
terday. The bill was introduced by
Representative Brand, Democrat, of
Georgia.
Chairman McFadden, Republican, of
Pennsylvania, was instructed by the
committee to seek special rule and to
consult with House leaders in an effort
to get privileged consideration of this
measure at the present session of
Congress.
The bill applies to all member banks
of the Federal Reserve System, State or
national, and carries a punitive clause
of one year in prison, or 81 900 fine, or
both for persons guilty of spreading
such rumors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12

Smoot of Utah and Shortridge of Cali
fornia, in the course of which Senator
Smoot declared that the character of
the Civil War President has withstood
scrutiny for three-quarters of a CEN
fury.
Critics and cynics have beaten in
vain against the shrine he occupies in
every American heart" Senator Smoot
told the Senate. But they leave his
renown more invulnerable than before"
Senator Shortridge declared the life
and deeds of Lincoln are known and
honored wherever there is a love for
disinterested patriotism and attach
ment to duty. He pictured Lincoln as
devoted TO truth and the right, Scorn-
ing Isubterfuges and loving his country
with devotion that made him forget
full OF all else save the preservation of
the Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
ROsicrucian Rites
Held at Funeral of
Leader Killed Here
Services for ReinhOld A.
Berrenberg Are Impress
sive and COlOrful.

Impressive and colorful ceremonies
conducted according to the ritual OF
the Order of the Rosicrucians, marked
the funeral services which were held
this morning at the Hines funeral
parlor for Reinhold A. Berrenberg, So
year-old "Taro" of the RoSicrucianS.
who was knocked down Monday night
by an automobile at Dupont Circle,
dying later at Emergency Hospital from
his injuries.
Oficiating at the ceremonies were
Deputy Master F. A. Goerger of the
Temple OF the Mystic Rose, assisted by
Mother Stoa, High Priestess Rosa and
Eloha, all members of the religious
order.
After the soft strains Of Going
Home" had died away on the organ, the
six women, robed in draperies and wells
of different brilliant colors, blue, red,
violet and white, each color carrying a
secret significance, slowly filed into the
parlor where the service was held. DR..
Goerger, wearing the brilliant red gown
of master, appeared at the end of the
procession as it silently came into the
room, stopping before the rose covered
casket of the departed.
EuIOgy Is Pronounced.
Mother Stoa, in deep purple draperies,
opened the ceremonies with sincere
and dignified eulogy to the departed
Master Taro." This was followed by
two of the VestalS, bearing water anu
incense, approaching the casket, co
sprinkle water over the body and burn
incense above it, symbolic OF puriflca-
ton.
A recitation of the meaning of the
mystic rose" was conducted by two of
the vestals in which the soul of man
was symbolized by the rose.
A solo, 1.-THE World Is Waiting for
the Sunrise" was softly sung by an I'M
seen vocalist, at the conclusion Of which
Deputy Master Georger continued with
the ceremonies at the head Of the
casket.
The ceremonies were concluded with
a wierd chant intoned by the deputy
master, Mother Stoa and the vestals,
and the placing of rose upon the
breast of the departed by each OF those
the service.
Son and Wife Present.
Mr.. Berrenberg's only son, Jack,
student at Randolph Macon Military
Academy, attended the services with
Mrs. Berrenberg. Mr.. Berrenberg, who
was a graduate OF Harvard university
and a native of Boston, was at one
time an Episcopalian minister and
later gave up the ministry to prepare
for the Catholic priesthood. This he
also forsook and became affiliated with
the Order of the RosicrucianS OF
America, of which he was director gen.
eral of the Northeastern division at the
time of his death.
Cremation was held at the Fort Lin
coin Cemetery, where the interment
was private.
Mrs. Berrenberg, who lives in New
York, will remain in Washington for
about two weeks before returning to her
home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
MONROE STREET SPAN
REPLACEMENT BEGUN
New Bridge Over B. & o. Tracks
to Be Completed in Five Months
at Cost of $4,000.

Construction started today on replace
ment of Monroe Street Bridge. The
bridge takes street traffic over the tracks
of the Metropolitan Branch of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in the line
of Monroe street east of Michigan ave-
nue. northeast.
The contract calls for completion of
the new bridge in five months, at a
cost of $4,000, by F. Carozza & Son,
contractors.
There will be no immediate inter-
ruption to traffic. As soon as the work
is ready for the placing of the new deck.
however, the bridge will be closed to
traffic. This is expected to occur about
April l.
At the same time the Washington
Railway & Electric Co. will replace its
car tracks over the bridge and remove
its center-pole trolleys, substituting poles
at the side of the bridge. The District
also will lay new surface on Monroe
street from Michigan avenue to Twelfth
atreet,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12

By the Associated Press.
1.-TWO of the country's most pop
ular little girls-Peggy Ann
Hoover and Paulina LongWorth
Il soon will celebrate their fifth
and sixth birthday anniver-
saries on the anniversaries of two
patron saints.
Peggy Ann Hoover will have her fifth
birthday anniversary in the White
House ST. Patrick's day, March II.
Paulina Longworth will reach her sixth
in the home of her parents. Speaker
and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, on st.
Valentines day.
Hearts and cupids will play no con-
spicuous part in the birthday celeora-
ton of little Paulina, however. She is
a studious little miss and is now attend
ing school. Some quiet celebration with
her parents will mark the day, with
possibly siX-candle cake.
Paulina entered school last Fall in
Cincinnati, which is her home when
Congress is not in session. At Christ
mas time she came to Washington and
since then has been attending school
here.
She leads quiet. simple life. She
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
FIRE BLAMED ON RAT

A rats foray into a box of matches
was blamed by fire officials early this
morning for blaze in the hallway of a
rooming house owned by Ottoway
Holmes, at 1913 Virginia avenue south
west
Firemen of No. 4 Engine Company
and No. 10 Truck Company quickly ex-
tinguished the blaze and damage was
estimated at approximately SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
False Report Causes Arrest.

An ambulance from Emergency Hos
pital and police were sent to 1511h
Tenth street today in response to a tel
ephone communication that girl was
dead there. Georgia Livingston, COL
ored, % years old, was sent to Gallinger
Hospital for mental observation after
she told police she had been directed
by God" to make the false report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
THIEVES SEEK BEAUTY;
LIPSTICKS ARE STOLEN
"Flapper" Theory Studied by Po-
lice in Robbery From Capital
Beauty Shop.
Flappers? Burglars2 Who?

Detectives searching for the most
logical suspects in the robbery of the
Emile g. Co beauty parlor, at 1921
Connecticut avenue, last night admit
tedly were "stumped" today.
Perfumes, lipsticks, compacts and
other paraphernalia used to emphasize
the feminine wiles were missing from
the establishment when employees ar
rived early this morning. The loot was
valued at $3.50.
Police of the third precinct, investi-
eating the robbery after it was reported
by the manager, George Bolchert, dis
covered that a jimnlied door admitted
the thief or thieves to the shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
BOY ROBS GAS STATION
Youth, IL, Snatches So as Man
ager Serves Customer.

ager Serves Customer.
Grabbing a handful of currency from
the cash register of a Gulf Refining
Co. gasoline station at Wisconsin ave-
nue. and @ streets, boy dashed past
the startled manager and a customer
this morning and Sprinted to safety.
Roy A. Roatenburg, the manager, told
police that the boy walked boldly into
the Office while he was waiting on a
customer, snatched the bills from the
cash drawer and then fled. A check-up
revealed Sc missing
The manager said that he thought
the boy, who was about IL years old
and attired in short trousers and a
khaki mackinaw, was one of the neigh
borhood children and paid no attention
to him until he grabbed the money
and ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
Prince Georges Oranges to Meet.

COLLEGE PARK, Md February IL
Especially The Prince Georges County
Pomona Grange will meet as guests of
the Maryland University Grange at
Maryland University here Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
CAYTON APPROVED

pal Judge for disappointment.
The nomination of Judge Nathan
Cayton for reappointment to another
term in the Municipal Court, was re-
ported favorably to the Senate from the
Judiciary Committee today. The report
was submitted by Senator King OF Utah,
who, with Senator Blaine of Wisconsin,
comprised the subcommittee which
considered the appointment.
Judge Cayton's appointment prob
ably will be acted on by the Senate at
the next executive meeting Judge Cay
ton is 80 years old, and is completing
his first term on the bench of the Mu-
nicipal Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
PATENT ATTORNEY DIES
T. Lloyd Mockabee Survived by
Widow and Three Children.

Widow and Three Children.
T. Lloyd Mockabee, Sc, patent attor-
ney in the Office of Victor j. Evans, Co.,
died yesterday at his residence, $50 D
street northeast.
Funeral services will be held at In
gram Memorial Church at Tenth street
and Massachusetts avenue northeast,
Friday afternoon at o'clock. Inter
ment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Emma Brakhagen Mockabee; daugh-
ter Mildred, and two sons, T. Lloyd, jr.,
and Allan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
JOHN M. HERFURTH DIES
Retired Wholesale Produce Dealer
Succumbs to Long Illness.

John Michael Herfurth, 10 years old,
retired wholesale produce dealer of this
city, died at his home, at 3427 Thir-
tenth street, today after long illness.
Mr.. Herfurth retired from active bust
ness some time ago.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. M.
Christine Herfurth, and one son, the
latter of New York. Funeral arrange
mentS are to be announced later.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-07-20
WOLCAsT |S EASY
 VICTOR OVER DARKEY

NEW YORK, July 20, (P)-Mid- get Wolgast, speedy Philadelphian, who is recognized in some states as flyweight champion, clearly de- monstrated his right to the crown as far as Rudy Dark Cloud" Bradley of Holyoke, Mass, is con- cerned.
 Wolgast punched out an easy 15 round decision over the New Eng land negro at the Coney Island Stadium, in the first championship battle there since Jim Jefferies and Jim Corbett clashed for the heavyweight title 30 years ago.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-07-20
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED PE|P|VC,
 FACTIONS BATTLE
LEADER NATIONALIST ARMY PLEDGED ALLEGIANCE; RE-
 SUIT MAY BE FATAL

PEIPING, July 20, (P)-Martial law has been declared in Peiping and Tientsin and rigid censorship has been imposed by Manchurian authorities communicating :nili- tary supplies. It is evident their intention is to move against the opposing forces at Hohan, where clashes with Manchurians have occurred.
 General Shin Yu San is cOntrOll- ing north Hohan and professes loyalty to the Nanking govern ment but is communicating rail- road rolling stock and interrupting traffic. .
 General. Chen Ming Shu, leader of the 18th Nationalist army, is re- ported to have pledged allegiance to the new Canton government. The result may be fatal to the Nationalist government
Seward daily gateway., 1931-07-20
O|L FIRE CAUSE
 OF EIGHT DEATHS,
 SEVEN BURNED
WELL CAME IN PRIO RTO FIX PLOSION STORAGE TANK;
 EIGHT DEAD

MT. PLEASANT, Mich, July 20, R-An oil fire, which brought a ghastly finish to a celebration over the shooting of gusher Sat- urday, took a toll of eight lives and seven others were terribly burned and are fighting death in the hospital.
 The 2,OOO barrel we'll attracted the victims and 20 other spectators to the scene of the tragedy. The well came in just before a storage tank exploded from a cause unde- ternined.
 Buck Hewett, a tool dresser, risked his life capping the we'll, thereby preventing more deaths. Many men dashed into the flames to rescue others.
 The dead are Mrs. Mary Me- Clanahan, Mrs. Lola Guy, Ruby Melvin, Marion Fugate, Mrs Anna Lamb, Mrs. H. E. Whittekind and A. E. German.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-07-20
WHAT 4 MAN |S SAFE IN ARMS
 ''MA'' KENNEDY
MA" KENNEDY HUDSON FIX PECTS BE GREAT GRAND
 MOTHER, DECEMBER

LOS ANGELES, July 20, R- This business of being happy bride, a matchmaker for her daugh- ter, Aimee Semple McPherson, and a prospective great grand mother in the next few months, is too much, even for Ma" Minnie Ken nedy Hudson.
 With What A Man., G. Edward Hudson safely in her arms, and the world clamoring for details of her romance and plans for the fu- ture, Ma" Kennedy folded her honeymoon tent" and announced that for the next few days, she will be ''just rolling along.
 But before she started out for the wide open spaces, still clinging to "What A Man., she made known these interesting facts.
 Some time in December, said Ma, she expects to become a great grandmother. The happy event is expected, she confided, in the home of Mrs Roberta Semple Smythe, Mrs. McPherson's pretty daughter, whose romantic wedding in Singapore last spring, started the honeymoon express of the Mo- Pherson household in motion.
 Some time before sthat date, Ma and her man Hudson expects to find ''just the right kind of man for Aimee" that lonely little sparrow" Ma called her, and some time in the near future, Mrs. Ken nedy Hudson and the new husband expect to adopt a nice little baby boy.