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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
JAHNCKE PLANS TWO
TRIPS WITHIN is DAYS
Flights Will Garry Naval Official
4,319 Miles to Four Midwest
Cities.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Two round trips INTO the Middle West
by airplane within Is. days to keep
speaking engagements were planned to-
day by Assistant Secretary Jahncke of
the Navy Department.
The flights will total 4.3l9 miles and
carry Jahncke to Chicago, Milwaukee,
Kansas City and Chippewa Falls. Wis.
The first trip will start this week end.
Leaving Washington early Saturday
morning in a tri-motored plane with
Lieut. Arthur Gavin at the controls, he
will visit Newport News, Va. for the
christening by Mrs. Hoover of two new
merchant vessels. Immediately after
the ceremony he win go TO New York,
from where he will take of Sunday for
Chicago.
with an escort Of Navy planes,
Jahncke viii fly from Chicago to Chip
pewa Falls. Wis, on Monday to be guest
of honor at an American Legion gather
ing returning TO Washington ON Tues
day
On Thursday. August 81, he will re-
turn to Chicago from Washington The
next day. escorted by Navy planes, he is
scheduled to fly from Chicago TO Mil
waukee to inspect the Great Lakes Re-
serve Fleet and address a banquet IN
the evening.
Returning to Chicago Saturday
Jahncke will take off on Sunday Tor
Kansas City TO address the Veterans OF
Foreign Wars Convention on Monday,
August 81 On Tuesday he plans to be
back in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
SHILOH DRUMMER BOY
WHITE HOUSE CALLER
Maj. Gen. John L. Glen Marks 80th
Birthday-Clears Story
of Title.

AS a part of the observance of his
both birthday anniversary, Maj. Gen.
John L. Glen, retired. known IS the
Drummer Boy of Shiloh, called at
the White House Soday.
Gen Glen received congratulations
from Secretary Joslin, Executive Clerk
Foster and other White House attaches
with whom he is q familiar and popular
figure
Gen. Glen, while receiving the felici-
tations, cleared up an argument regard
ing the place where he received the
title of Drummer Boy"
He said ne was known as the Drum
mer BOY OF Shiloh" and not of Chicka-
manga as has been commended by many
of his friends The general stated that
he beat the drum, while ii years old,
at Shiloh, thereby receiving his title,
but at Chickamauga year later he was
made a sergeant in the 22d Mich
IGN Volunteers.
He said he served through the re-
nlainder of the war, but aftew APP
pomattox went back to school in his
home town at Newark Ohio, and the
year following his high school gradu-
aticn in 1870 he was commissioned a
second lieutenant in the gath United
States Infantry by Gen. Grant. He
was made brigadier general in 1915
and he retired the following year as a
major general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
SCHENCK INQUIRY
NEARLY FINISHED
Grand Jury Yet to Hear
Elizabeth Mills, CoIored,
and Louise HanIey.

With the exception of testimony of
Elizabeth Mills, colored maid, and of
Louise Hanley, both of whom are tenn
porarily absent from the city, United
States Attorney Leo A. Rover ann ounced
today that the grand jury had about
completed its inquiry into charges made
by Frederick A. Schenck, former po-
liceman serving term of 20 years at
Leavenworth Penitentiary. Schenck
charges that Orville Staples was re-
moved from the police force on framed
testimony and also alleges acts of mis-
conduct against members of the staff
of United States Attorney Rover. The
two absent witnesses are expected to
be heard early next week.
Both women testified before the Trial
Board, which recommended the dis
charge of Staples.
Schenck was recalled late yesterday
afternoon for further examination and
when he had completed his testimony
was rushed back to jail. AS ne was
being removed from the cell room at
the court house to the van he was
carefully guarded by Gordon of deputy
marshals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
WIFE FINED IN ATTACK
WITH GLASSWARE
Mice, Happy Family" Says Judge
in Assessing Mrs. Mary
Heinrich SIS.

Convicted Of assaulting her husband
with glassware, including a vase, water
pitcher and fruit bowl. besides some
furniture, Mrs. Mary Heinrich, 146l
Harvard street, was ordered to pay a
SIS fine by Judge Robert e. Mattingly
in Police Court today
Heinrich, a Connecticut avenue
tailor, told Judge Mattingly that the
trouble in his home August A started
when his wife's son. by a former mar
riage. Leon Deacon. Is, struck him over
the head with a golf club. When he
grabbed the boy to protect himself from
further punishment. Heinrich said his
wife INTERVIEWED and finally broke vase
over his head. Later. he declared, she
hurled furniture and other glass articles
at him, several OF which found their
marks on his head
Mrs. Heinrich denied striking her
husband, saying she had been the re-
cipient of the beating.
; "A nice happy family" said Judge
Mattinely, after all the testimony was
in. They fight like cats and dogs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
Houses Said to Be Used for
Dispensing Liquor to
Ex-SoIdierS.
PURCHASES MADE, POLICE
STATE IN AFFIDAVITS
Injunctions Obtained as Aftermath
to Staying of Charles D, Poole
August 4.

AS an aftermath of the killing of
Policeman Charles d. Poole, August 4,
in a clump of woods near the cemetery
of the Soldiers Home, two additional
paddock" injunctionS were secured to-
Gay from Justice Joseph w. Cox by
United States Attorney Leo A. Rover
and Assistant United States Attorney
John B. Williams for houses said to be
used for the dispensing of liquor to
old soldiers residing at the home. Bert
Davis, who is charged with the murder
of the policeman, was so drunk when
taken into custody that he could not
be questioned for several hours, 1t was
reported by police.
The premises against which the tenn
porary injunctions are directed are 2
Allison street and % Shepherd street
northeast, both close to the Home
Cemetery. The tenants at the Allison
street place are named as Norman
Jones, Ferman Jones and Eunice Jones,
all colored At the Shepherd street adj
dress the tenants are said to be William
W. Smallwood, Sue Toner and Pharoah
Robar, ell colored
Police officers make affidavits in sup
port Of both petitions that they made
a number of buys" at both places and
that the national prohibition law has
been so violated as 10 render both
places nuisances within the meaning Of
the law.
James Anderson and Rosetta Ander-
son. tenants of a house on Fort Totten
road within so feet of the clump of
woods where Poole was killed. were re-
Gently cited for contempt of court on
charges of sales Of intoXicants in viola
tion of previous ''padlock" injunction
against them. They are at liberty on
bonds of $1,000 for a hearing scheduled
for September /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
WATCHMAN HURT
BY AUTOMOBILE
James c. Perry of Engraving
Bureau May Have Skull
Fracture; Others Injured.

Struck by an automobile as he was
crossing Fourte nth street southwest in
front of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing. where he is employed as a
Waterman. James c. Berry, 54-year-old
Spanish War veterans was seriously in
iured last night. The driver of the
machine which struck him, Milton l..
Mendelson. ID, of 1891 Fourteenth street
was arrested by police of the fourth
precinct pending the outcome of Berry 5
injuries.
Berry, who was leaving his place of
employment to board q street car when
knocked down, was taken to Emergency
Hospital where physicians said he may
have a fractured skull.
Three Hurt in Crash.
Three persons were injured last night
when the automcbi in which they were
riding struck a trolley pole at Rhode
Island avenue and Monroe street north
east Those injured were Miller Me
Murray, 1921 New Hampshire avenue
owner and driver Of the car; Helen Nc
earthly, %, of 2708 Ontario road and
George M. Schaefer, 81, Of. 1916 Belmont
road Three other occupants of the
car left the scene before police arrived
Two young men we're treated al
Georgetown University Hospital follow
ing a collision between a motor cycle
and an automobile at Thirty-seventh
street and Reservoir road last night
They were Francis P. Hadden, 10. OF
BOIL Georgia aveTilie and Walter For
bush, Is. of 1888 North Capitol street
both passengers on the motor cycle.
Three Knocked Down.
One man was seriously injured and
two others slightly hurt when an auto
mobile driven by Frank Giardine. 10
Of 2l9 K street northeast, a student
driver. knocked them down at Florida
and West Virginia avenues shortly after
IL O'Clock last night. Those injured
we're Walter Edwards. 81. of 1444 Neal
street. who sustained injuries to his
head and bruises about the body;
Charles Cashell. %. of 1916 Monroe
street northeast. and James Johnson
colored. 81. of 1877 Ninth street north
east. All were treated a. Sibley Hos
pital
Two youths said to have been hitch
hiking their way to New Orleans, La,
were kIy0cked down by a hit-and-run
oil truck near Potomac, Va, early to-
day. according to police. The youths,
Paul Bennett, l8. and Ralph Denis. 10.
both OF the Louisiana city, were brought
to Emergency Hospital fer treatment
The truck which struck them was said
to have borne District license tags.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
TRAFFIC BUREAU
STAFF WILL MOVE
New Warning TO Motorists
on TitIing Cars Issued
by Van Duzer.

Washington's recognized Department
Of Vehicles and Traffic will be moved
from its present quarters in the Police
administration Building on Indiana
avenue to the Ford Building, at Fourth
street and PENNSYLVANIA avenue, Will
liam A. Van Duzer, director, announced
today,
At the same time. Mr.. Van Duzer
issued another warning that motorists
must obtain titles for their cars If they
expect to use the streets after January
1. He revealed only about 1000 titles
have been registered under the new
law at an average Of about 500 daily.
He added this total must be advanced
to ct least 1000 a day il some i25 900
vehicles in operation are TO BE- titled.
The registration section, in charge
of issuance of tags that are not mailed
to automobile owners, viii move 70 the
Ford Building around November IS. The
directors Office. the titling division and
other sections OF the department viii
BE- transferred to the Ford Building
nayt Spring
Explaining that 700 or 300 persons
now ride elevators daily to reach the
departments Office Mr. Van DuzeT said
the new quarters would Re on the
Ground floor He predicted this would
be q convenience TO the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
SICK WOMAN SAVED
IN BURNING HOME
Mrs. J. H. Funkhouser, in Takoma
Park, Taken From Bed as Daugh-
ter Turns in Alarm.

A sick woman was forced TO leave
her bed today when fire damaged q
house at 6939 Maple avenue, Takoma
Park, d. G.
Mrs j. H. Funkhouser. owner of the
dwelling, and her son-in-law, John A.
Wharton, we're asleep when the blaze
broke out 1t was discovered by Mrs.
Funkhouser'S l4-year-old daughter,
who was sweeping the front porch.
The fire started in some rubbish in
the cellar and quickly spread to other
parts of the residence. Unable to cope
with the blaze, the first group of fire
men. summoned by the girl, called for
additional apparatus.
Under the direction of Acting Bat
talon Chief II. B. Barker, No. % Engine
Company, the fire was extinguished. but
not until after it had done approx
mately $4,000 worth of damage.
Routed from her bed by the smoke.
Mrs Funkhouser was assisted to safety
while firemen fought to prevent the
blaze from spreading to nearby houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
HOSPITAL STARTS
BUILDING SOON
S1oC 900 Addition to st.
EIlzabeth'S to Begin
Next Week.

The $4,000 900 building program at
ST. Elizabeth's Hospital will get under
way next week, probably on Wednesday.
At that time ground viii be broken for
a tuberculosis building TO cost $4,000
1t is hoped to get the remainder OF
the program started this Fall. it was
said today at the Interior Department,
which has supervision over this work
At the end Of this month bids will be
asked for two continuous treatment
buildings, to cost SS2S 900. and as soon
as these contracts have been awarded
bids viii be sought for A male receiving
ward. to cost 81 05o0o0
The two latter projects have been
held up because Of the delay in the
award Of the contract for the tuber-
culosis building. which was given to
w, p. Ecse OF GoldSboro. N. c. Rose
submitted bid for the $3.50 600 project
which was roughly 5000 under the bid
OF the Adams Construction Co, Chi
cago firm, w0ich has branch in Wash
ington. TIE Adams concern. however.
offered to Go the work in 65 days less
than reese For that reason the depart
ment aslAd &c which Of the firms the
bios sAouS go.e timating that the Adams
bid would be q shade lower Il an $50
per day penalty allowance was made
fer the time that would be saved by
Adams. q compared to the construction
period ol 200 Gays vh.ch Pose proposed
IN their bid
Conttcller General McCarl. however.
ruled that the cost ma not the time.
should De the guiding factor. and said
that Eose should get the contract. Be-
question would arise in these other two
projects. thei~ contracts were held of
pending a decision by McCarl. Rose is
rising non-uninn labor, it was said at
the department, while Adams employs
union labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
AUTOS TWICE CRASH
WITH WOMAN DRIVERS
Mrs. Eugene 0berdiek and Mrs,
James Fennicle, Friends of
D. c.. Escape Injury

Two automrb1es. both oDergted BY
women said TO be frcm Wash nEt@n
Mrs Eugene CberdIcS ana her friend
Ms Jam Fcnniele. were wrec.sg sfter
colhding " tn each Other twice within a
few minutes carlv vcsterday
The twin accident occurred ~ Enola,
ncar = rrtshurg, Pa Mrs Obardi~k,
ACCORDING II IN Associated Press dis
patch from that city. saw IN her wind
shield the reflection Of the headlights
CT Mrs Fennicle's car, which was fol-
loving her,
Thinking them the lights OF an ap-
preaching machine Mrs Oberdlcs
swervcd sharply TO thu right Her
autemcbi'e sktddeA ans about-fsced.
with the result that Mrs. Fsnnicle S
CIR crashed fut9 il
Since neither machine was had'y
damaged, the drivers continues on their
way. They had gone about zoo yards
when both automobiles crashed into
trees and were wrecked
The friends, who had travelled about
1000 miles. continued their Journey by
train
Neither woman is listed IN the city
directory or the telephone book and
their names are not on the lists Of an-
tomoblle owners or holders Of drivers
permits at police headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

~ ROKE, out of work and with lit
tie prospect of jobs in the near
future, two young Indians with
IL the 101 Ranch Wild West Show,
stranded at Camp Meigs, are
planning to be married Saturday night,
although they have not received their
back pay.
They are Clarke Trammen. rs, and
Grace Usage. Is. They have been
Sweethearts since childhood.
The ceremony will be performed on
the rostrum OF the Washington Audi
forum. where Joe Turner, wrestling
promoter, will stage a benefit for the
show folk.
The couple had planned to be mar
ried following the close of the present
show season, but failure to receive
ti1sir wages disrupted their plan. c. D.
Allen, member Of the American Legion,
learned Of their plight and arranged for
thu marriage. The wedding ring was
donated by downtown j5weler, the
marriage license fee is being paid by the
American Legion and a small portion Of
the funds derived from the benefit is
expected to give the young couple a
start.
Judge Asked to Tie Knot.
Police Court Judge Robert E. Mat
tingly has been requested to perform
the ceremony.
Tramniell is Of the Pottowatomie
tribe, and his bride to be is a Cheyenne
The brides parents. Chief No Hair sno
Young Bird, are with the show.
A new answer to the petition for an
injunction to restrain employees OF the
l0l Ranch Wild West Show from in
terfering with movement of the show
property is being prepared today b.
attorneys for the troupers to replace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
Star staff Photo.

Star SLau E1OtO.
the former answer filed in District su-
preme Court Tuesday.
Norman B. Landreau, counsel for
the employees, said today that the new
answer would contain documentary evil
dence to support his contention that the
Western Show Co, Inc. lessee of the
show. was formed for the purpose of
"fraudulently depriving the employees
of their Just wages" as was alleged in
the first answer.
Receiyership Is Aim.
He said he also would attempt to
prove the allegation of the first answer
that the s153 600 mo- tgage on the show
was - fraudulent instrument to de-
feat the claim of creditors" Mr..
Landr eau declared he hopes to pur-
suade the court to appoint receiver
to take over and sell the show property
SO as to pay the $4,000 in back wages
said to be owed the troupers.
Key men Of the show we're in con-
fe.e nce with the attorney all mroning
and seemed considerably cheered when
they returned to the circus lot at Camp
Meigs.
Meanwhile, preparations were going
forward for the benefit TO be staged
SATURDAY night at the washington AL
ditorium Turner said be viii turn over
all the receipts to the show people to
enable them to maintain their stand at
Camp Meigs. If plans of Fred Ohm
stead. representative Of the owners go
through, however, the show viii have
been moved By Saturday night. He
said that il the court grants the in
junction restraining the employees from
preventing the movement Of the show,
he win move the property and live stock
I Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
POLICE GET SCARE

While police were locking for a man
reported to have leaped from Key
Bridge early today, James Keesley, SO.
colored. climbed over the rail of the
span and was mistaken for the man
said to have jumped into the river.
KeeSley. who is employed at 1905
Twentieth street, explained he had no
intention Of leaping from the bridge.
but merely wanted to see the man
in the river At Gallingcr Hospital.
where he was taken for mental OBJ
servation, he said he was a World War
veteran
Seventh precinct police were unable
20 find any one in tho river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
METHODIST RIDICULES
BUSCH BEER CLAIMS
DR.. Eugene L. Crawford Declares
Undertakes and Grave Diggers
Would Gain Business.

A claim by August A. Busch Of the
Annheuser- Busch Co. that legaIizing beer
would increase employment was ridi-
culed yesterday by DR.. Eugene L. Craw-
ford, secretary Of the Board of Temper
ance and Social Service of the Method
list Episcopal Church South.
Quoting Mr. Busch as contending such
action would give employment to ESQ.,
600, DR.. Crawford said Busch was more
modest than he realized. since the
might be effected probably would SUR
pass that number
However, probably not even Mr..
Busch would wish to see greater activity
among the undertakers, the grave dig
ers, the insane asylum guards the poor
fskm employees, the hangrnen, the pent-
tenkiary wardens and emn1Qyes and
elrechGys Of soup kiteher1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
TWO BANDITS HOLD UP
AND ROB HOTEL CLERK
Victim Menaced by Guns as Men
Make Getaway-Place
Robbed Before.

Two colored bandits held up a clerk
in the office of the Whitelaw Hotel
early today and escaped with S13.
After scooping the money from the
cash register the robbers ordered the
clerk. John Gibson, also colored. 1871
T street, to remain silent as they backed
into the street.
A similar hold-up was staged at the
hotel several months ago.
Two other armed colored robbers
held up James Foster, 1872 Bates street..
at Fourteenth and 3 streets and OBJ
tanned s35 yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

The depression has affected even the
Police Court, it was learned today when
the financial clerk, A. j. Sanford, an
nounced that receipts from fines this
year have been almost $1,000 less for
the first seven months this year than
for the same period during 1880. In
1890 the court made approximately
500 coo less than in 1929.
While, according to Sanford, the
number of cases handled in the court
have not decreased to any appreciate
extent, more people have been serving
Jail terms, not having the money to
pay the alternate penalty which in most
instances is imposed in Police Court
sentences
The amount collected in nnes for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

blood By offer OF the wager, Waters then
informed his honor that he would for
felt sum 10 him II he were arrested
within the next year for The check Of
Tense. providing, OF course. the Judge
gave him freedom This propcs tiea
vas also rejected, wh2rsuo3n Waters
maas an mpassioned plea for just
ona more chance"
4 know 6nrn well that von VIII be
back here again before month IS up
Judge Mattingly told the man, but m
going to give you your Cshanee and when
YOU are brought before me the next
time III send YOU down for the limit
Waters WIS subsequently placed on
probation for q gear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
ASKS SPECIAL SESSION

ST. Adams. VI, August 10 lPl,-
Tne Vermont Federation Of Labor in
convention today adopted a resolution
calling upon President William Green
OF the American Federation Of Labor
to ask President Hoover 10 call spe-
cial session OF Congress TO relieve um-
cn1rloyment
The resolution suggested relief be
rr0v ded, either by providing work or
By direct donation. il necessary"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
DR.. DIXON APPOINTED
HOWARD DENTAL DEAN
Receives Temporary Appointment
Pending Action of Trus-

DR.. Russell A. Dixon, member of the
dental faculty. today entered Office as
acting dean of the Howard University
College of Dentistry, following his APP
pointment yesterday, it was announced
by the Office of the president of the
university today.
DR. Dixon will remain in Office pend
ing the appointment of a permanent
dean by the board Of trustees.
Two other teachers were under con-
sheraton for the temporary office.
These we're Dr. Emmett J. Scott and
DR.. Carnot Evans They were unable to
act, however, and DR.. Dixon was given
the post which has been vacant since
July II, when DR. Arnold Donawa, dean,
was suspended. The custed official was
relieved of his Office for INSTRUMENTATION
arising out of his refusal 10 permit his
faculty to attend Medical School faculty
meetings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
CHECK ARTIST WINS FREEDOM.
BUT JUDGE REFUSES TO BET
Old Offender Fails to Impress Court With Promises
Only One More Chance Granted

Judge III bet you ? to ], said
Defendant Somerset Waters TO Judge
Robert T. Matsinsly in Police Court.
etl,at II YOU let me 60 / won't write a
bad cheek fer Six moEths'
mo bst" answered the magistrate,
4 have no doubt but that I'd win.
hut what good would 1t 60 me? You
would probably pay me with a bad enc. .
Wstcrs. brought into court many
times for issuing worthless cnecks. was
arrested this time by Detective Scrgt.
Clarence Tailey. headquarters check
squad, after receiving a half-dozen
conpls infs from local MERCHANTS.
Failing 10 stir the judges sporting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
SIC, 1000 CUT IN POLICE FINES
SEEN AS DEPRESSION RESULT
Largest Loss Shown in u S. Branch, Where Booteggers
Haven't as Much Money This Year.

july. 1881. when the so-called court
depression" was most apparent was
less than half Of the amount taken
in during this month two years ago.
This year, records show, $50 1881 was
collected for July, while In the banner
wear of 1929. SOS .810.45 came into court
Golfers in the RIidsunfn4ee month.
Sanford's repbrt said the e0Agt made
S248. 63o.15 for the first months 81 the
current YEAR as compared to $5S4.-
TAI % last year.
OF the four branches the UMike6
States branch and Traffic Court wer0
most affected In the former boot
leggers are counted upon TO pay in
most Of the money. This year they
haven't had as much money as in for
naer years, Sanford said.