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The Washington times., 1931-12-19
VERDICT NAMES
BOTH ABBOTT
AND S|MONE
Coroner's Jury Fails, How
ever, to Return Specific
Charge in Murder Case

Peter Abbott and Thomas
Simone, alleged members of the
bandit gang that shot up the
Colonial Tea House, November
90, were named last night by
coroner's jury at the inquest
into the death of Grover Amick,
killed in the affray.
While Simone and Abbott were
not specifically accused of the muir
der, the verdict quoted evidence
OF Mrs. Verne Edwards, who was
wounded in the gun battle, identi-
flying the men as being members
of the gang that killed. Amick and
shot her.
Under Heavy Guard
Mrs. Edwards was brought to
the inquest under a heavy guard
of Federal agents who fear gang
reprisals for her Identification OF
Abbott and Simone.
Accompanying her automobile
was another car containing armed
guards who protected the automo'
bile containing the star witness
from any possible attempt to
force it off the road.
Five of the girls in the Tea
House testified beside Mrs. Ed
wards, but she was the only one
able to identify any of the bandit
gang. All six are held by Depart
ment of Justice agents on white
slave charges brought against sew
eral men who are said to be in.
volved in the operation of the
house.
Abbott Under Arrest
Abbott is held in Philadelphia
for Baltimore detectives pending
outcome of a habeas corpus hear.
ing next Friday.
Governor Pinchot has signed ex-
tradition papers for Abbott sent
to him by States Attorney Alan
Bowie. Simone, who was wounded
in the fray is still in Gallinger
Hospital.
The Washington times., 1931-12-19

'Dashing Impetuosity'
Costs Points as lenz
Sticks to Rules

previously scored a part score
of so. In his hand Mr.. Lenz
held a solid trump suit and in
the dummy there was a long
strong of established Clubs.
Eight cards were played and
it was obvious to every one that
Mr.. Lenz would make the bal
ance of tricks, except perhaps
one.
Ely, sitting before Mr.. LEM,
with ace-king-queen in hearts and
two little diamonds. waved his
hands sweepingly SO that all
glanced at him. and anpounced:
"Do not shoot, mi come
down." meaning to say, "take
whatever tricks you have and
give me what is due to me-"
But Mr.. LEM. who knows his
rules to a ct" and loves nothing
better than to squeeze Ely to the
very last molecule, had his
chance.
He Immediately forced Ely to
lay down his hand face, upward,
led the three clubs from the
dummy, forcing him to discard
the ace;c king ana queen of hearts
on the three clubs, after which
ne led a little heart and won it
with the knave, while Ely was get
ting redder and redder. Thereby
Mr.. Lenz gained an extra trick.
Behind the screen there 5as a
mixture of filters and indignant
whispers. The hand was imma-
terial, but I venture to guess that
in the future Ely will be more
careful in making his sweepingly
magnificent European gestures.
The Washington times., 1931-12-19
BdLLStOn Church
Plans Celebration

st. Georges Episcopal Church,
Of Ballston, Va, will celebrate the
twentieth anniversary of the first
services held in the present edifice
tomorrow at II a. m.
Tomorrow at 730 p. m. special
Christmas services will be held at
the church. A pageant, Christ
mas Carols of the Nations" will
be presented.
The Washington times., 1931-12-19

The bidding between the East
and West partners has so ac-
curately portrayed the hands
that, coupled with the informa-
ton disclosed by the adverse bid
ding. it was apparent to my hus-
band, who held what appeared
to be a very strong hand, that
game in clubs could not be pre-
vented and that a sacrifice bid
was essential.
Set Two Tricks
The paltry set of two tricks
doubled was richly compensated
The Washington times., 1931-12-19
CUPS AWARDED
. At HORSE SHOW

Washington horse lovers turned
out last night to attend the
opening show of the Riding and
Hunt Club at Twenty-second and
p Streets Northwest.
Nearly $50 horses exhibited
their jumping ability in the nine
classes, which were run off with
out a single mishap.
Silver cups which were awarded
to the class winners were do
mated by Senor Don Orestes
Ferrera, Cuban ambassador; Ed
gar L. G. Prochnik, the Austrian
minister; Senor Don Ramon Pa
dilla, second secretary. Spanish
Legation; Lieut.. Col. M. Robert
Guggenheim, Claude Owen, John
Finerty and the Riding and Hunt
Club.
R. H. Alexander and j.. E.
Keyser acted as judges.
BGLLStOn Church
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Times STAFF Photo
CALLAHAN
School Sponsored

A naturalization school offering
free instruction in Americaniza-
ton was announced by Mrs. Nor
ris Cafritz of the National Coun.
Gil of Jewish Women today.
The classes are held every day
and evening at the Webster
School building, Tenth and H
Streets Northwest.
The Washington times., 1931-12-19
Bar Group Backs
Anti -WeaDOn Bill

The Federal Bar Association is
on record today as approving the
anti-weapon bill drafted by the
National Committee for Uniform
State Laws. At the bar groups
meeting last night, it voted sup
port of the measure which was
explained by Charles v. INLAY,
also named a committee to draft
a bill opposing the proposed cut
in salaries of Federal employees.
The Washington times., 1931-12-19
She Missed The Party.

IT HE big dance she
L had looked for
ward to for weeks
and she had to stay at
home because of the
wretched pain so many
women suffer period
ically!
The lovely new gown,
bought especially for
the occasion, hung in
tn e closet, unworn
Sadly she watched the
rest of the crowd drive
off to the dance while
a lonely evening of pain
and misery awaited
her.
Small good it would
do her to hear accounts
of the party from the
The Washington times., 1931-12-19

other girls next dayto hear that Jim there asking for
her. and sorry when they said she wasn't coming She
was the most disappointed girl in the world
The Washington times., 1931-12-19
DRIVE ON LOAN
RACKET OPENS

Warrants charging two men
with violating the small loan act
are expected to be issued in Police
Court today.
The warrants and arrests to
follow will be the first in drive
on the money to loan on your
automobile" racket started by the
Corporation Counsels office.
Assistant Corporation Counsel
Thomas F. Cameron in charge
of the drive, said he has re-
ceived information that hundreds
of Washingtonians are being
mulced daily by certain firms
violating the small loan law by
charging excessive interest rates.
One of the men expected to be
arrested today, it was said, made
a loan of $50 on an automobile
and then seized the automobile
because the borrower was unable
to pay that sum and SIS interest
in three months.
The illegal lenders, it was said,
make the borrowers sign papers
giving them the ownership of
the automobile. During the life
of the note the borrowers are
permitted the use of the auto
mobiles, but the papers they sign
give the lenders the right to
take away the car at any time
borrower gets in arrears.
POUND SHOWS GAIN
LONDON, Dec. 19 G.N.SD.
The pound sterling closed at
$3.41 on the London Exchange
today, a gain of 3 cents from
the opening price.
The Washington times., 1931-12-19
Mr.. Lenz
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Mr.. Lenz's take-out double was
based on minimum strength, as
will be seen by looking at the
cards, but was dictated by the
condition Of the score.
Mr.. Lightner's redouble was a
brilliant declaration and Mr..
Jacoby'S bid of Four Hearts was
just another evidence of his
marvellous ability to judge hand
values.
When Ted countered with his
Four Spad sacrifice bid, the bid.
ding of this hand had certainly
furnished its share of the un.
usual.
Ely, the ImpetuOus
Ely's at times too dashing i'm
petuosity had cost him a neat
trick. Mr.. Lenz was playing
hand at Two Spades, having
The Washington times., 1931-12-19

REpIlRllG y st. Near 18th
uSS VOSSV Phone North 1856
Dolores Costello Expensive Women"
The Washington times., 1931-12-19
HELD ON RUM PLANT

James Harris, colored, of East
Arlington, Va, was held for the
grand jury by Judge Bryan T.
Gordon in Arlington police court
yesterday on charges of posses
sion Of intoxicating liquor.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
STRAND BOUTS
CD TONIGHT

Promoter Joe Freeman throws
open the doors of the Strand
Theater tonight for his second
wrestling show of the indoor sea-
son. The bouts will begin at
$3.50 o'clock.
Five bouts, as have been an
nounced, will comprise the pro-
gram. The feature attraction
will be between Jack Sherry
and Boris Demitroff, two heavy
weights of notable class.
Pat McGill and Andy Brown
face in an out-of-the-ordinary CO.
headliner. Another interesting,
not to mention lively, match lists
George Vassell, huge Greek,
against Rex Smith, known as the
Michigan Wildcat.
Opening the show will be two
fast preliminaries, Pete Dallas
against Cyclone Smith and
Archie Parker against Tony
RiccO.
Quite a great deal of interest
has been attached to this show
since the completion of arrange
ments. Special attention has
been directed to the Sherry
Demitroff setto because of Sher-
rvs hopes of building up his
record for a crack at Jim Lon
dos, heavyweight champion.
Sherry hopes to make short
work of Demitroff. BY defeat
ing the Bulgarian, Sherry feels
that a real notch will be made
in his belt because of Demitroff' S
not-to-be-scoffed-at record.
The remainder of the bouts
promise plenty Of action. The
show promises to be what Pro
moter Joe Freeman has been
voicing about it for some time,
"A darned good evening of en-
tertainment.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
JONES MOVIES
HERE TONIGHT

The slow-motion pictures Of
Bobby Jones will be shown in the
ball room of the Indian Spring
Club tonight at 8 o'clock. These
are pictures taken last spring by
the Professional Golfers Associa-
ton of America and are not to
be confused with the pictures
that film company is now max
ing of Jones in Hollywood.
J. Monro Hunter, sr., pro of the
Indian Spring Club and president
of the Middle Atlantic Profes-
sional Golfers Association, ar
ranged to have the pictures
shown in this district. Only local
pros and their invited guests will
be admitted to the showing.
The pictures are 200 times
slower than the average SLOW
motion pictures witnessed in local
movie houses. In one instance,
it takes four minutes to project
the swing Of one of Jones tee
and brassie shots on the screen.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
]. c. c. BOXERS
DOMINATE

Five members of the Jewish
Community Center boxing team
fought their way to champion
ships in the District A. A. U. tour
ney last night at Rockville High
School gym. They were Leon
Shub, 118 FOUNDER; Mike Tar
dugno, 126-pound class: Jocko
Miller, 147-pound titleholder; Le-
roy Bordeau, light heavyweight,
and Ralph Carpenter. heavy
weight.
Leon Shub stopped Bill Ben
der, American Legion, in the
initial round; Mike Tardugno
easily outpointed John Ryan,
American Legion; Jocko Miller
was awarded a technical knock
out over Walter Anderson, Twen-
tieth Marines, after latter told
the referee he had enough; Leroy
Bordeau won a close decision
from frankie Vance, American
Legion, and Ralph Carpenter out
pointed Russell Wolfgram. Amer
lean Legion.
In the other bouts Mickey
O'Connor, 100 FOUNDER, scored
his knockout by putting Frank
Nebel, Washington Canoe Club.
to sleep in the second round:
Louis Gevinson, 112-pound class.
kayoed Willie Normile, American
Legion, after l minute and 25
seconds of fighting, and Bob
Boyle, unattached, smacked Ben
Reed, of Rockville, all over the
ring to gain the decision.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
BIC SHOTS TALK
TITLE BOUT

CHICAGO, March 31.-Partici-
pants in the conference here with
William Carey, president of the
Madison Square Garden Corpora.
tion, regarding the coming Strib-
ling.Schmeling heavyweight cham
pionship bout indicated today
that an agreement on the site
has not yet been reached.
Carey would make no comment
on the session which began
yesterday but said that any an
nouncement would come from
sheldon Clark, representing the
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
Young Impress Big League Managers During First Trials
Wrestling Results

At Paterson, N. Jim Lon
dos, Greece, defeated Renato
Gardini, Italy.
At Richmond, Va.-Dick Shi-
kat, Philadelphia, defeated Matros
Kirlenko, Russia.
At Camden, N. J.-Gus Sonnen-
berg, Boston, won from Andy
Brown, New York.
At Chicago-Jim McMillen, Chi
cago, defeated George zaharias,
of Colorado, in two falls. Kola
Kwariani, Russia, defeated Jim
Clinkstock, Tulsa, Okla.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
Indians and Cubs
Tie in HOckeY Series

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March
31.-The series between the
Springfield Indians and the Bos-
ton Bruin Cubs. for the hockey
championship of the Canadian
American League, stood at one
game each today. In a game
which was climaxed by a near
riot as hundreds Of fans swarmed
on the ice, incensed over an in
fury to Earl Seibert, Indian de-
tense man, the Springfield tribe
nosed out the Bruin Cubs, 3 to 2.
It was half an hour before order
was restored.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
An Open Challenge
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The Washington times., 1931-03-31

Hilleary says the boys over IN
West Washington are booming
things up in behalf of some
proper honor for Muddy when he
comes here Sunday, April 10, for
the first time in a Boston uni
form. The Georgetown A. A,
with headquarters at 1927 Wis
consin Avenue, is an active organ
ization of sports lovers and partic-
ipantS which has long dominated
independent baseball in the
Georgetown sector of Washington.
In Government departments,
bureaus and divisions as we'll
as industrial and commercial
groups, Muddy Ruel collections
are being taken up in order to
give Ruel gift which will
suitably reflect the high re-
gard in which he is held.
For instance, the boys over at
the Bond Clothing store all chip
ped in and sent their genial
manager, AL Rothenberg, over to
Postmaster Mooney with a tidy
sum. Bert Olmsted's grill en-
ployees are doing likewise and so
on throughout the city, admirers
of Ruel are chipping in their
nickels and dimes and quarters.
incidentally The Times has
learned that Ruel's injured finger
is coming along nicely and there
is no doubt he will be ready to
start the season with Boston. He
is again wearing a mitt and TAX
ing part in the spring practice,
Many Washingtonians will be
glad to know the injury is heal
ing.
And just to show how the fans.
are getting steamed up about this
Ruel observance, here are a few
letters that have accompanied
donations:
'Dear Mr.. Mooney:
Kindly accept this small Of
fering for Muddy's gift.
Muddy is a true exponent
of that ideal which prevails
in all branches of sports,
namely, good spOrtsmanship.
81 am happy to know that
some small portion of Muddy's
gift will represent my high re-
gard for him both as q ball
player and a gentleman.
0Gnn1 IIIOlT Muddy nVNd
many thanks to you, Mr..
Mooney, for your efforts to
show Muddy how he is re-
garded by Washington fans.
ORCHARD S. GATTI."
And here's a communication
from another Ruel fan:
Enclosed is my check to-
wards a remembrance to the
most popular catcher to ever
don a Washington uniform.
Always gentleman and a ster-
ling ball player. May his pOpu-
larity follow him to Boston.
&c. w. CARL"
"It is indeed a pleasure to
subscribe to such a worthy OBJ
ject, and am only sorry that
your committee limits each
giver to the sum of one dollar.
STANLEY PALFREY."
81 am giving this dollar to
help honor the best and most
popular ball player Washing
ton has ever had and I hope
he is successful in his new
job. "E. F. WINNINGER."
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
A. A. u. Basketball
Tourney At
Tech High
TONIGHT

O'Clock, North Court-Boys Club
Optimists VS.. University Shop (115-pound
class, semifinaD.
O'Clock. South Court-Jewish Cons
munity Center VS.. Boys Club Optimists
N3O-pOund class. finHls).
s o'clock. Main Courtz-Saks Clothiers
VS. Wallace Memorial f145-pound class,
semifuaD.
. O'Clock. Main Event-United Type
writer Co. VS. Elovers (unlmited class,
final, semifinaD.
10 O'clock. Main Court-Potomac Boat
Club ScholastiCs VS.. Capital Awning Co.
UNLIMITED class, semifinaD.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
Action Like This at Strand Tonight

This gives an idea of what
might be seen at Promoter
Joe Freeman's wrestling show
tonight at the Strand Thea
ter. An interesting card of
five bouts is listed featuring a
match between Jack Sherry
and Boris Demetroff. Seen
here is George Vassell, the
huge Greek, giving his oppon-
nent a real twist. Vassell is
also on the card, down to meet
Rex Smith, known as the
Michigan wildcat, out West.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31

be held under the auspices Of
AIlenby Commandery, No. 73,
knights Templar, and will be
officiated over by the Rev. Miles
A. Krumbine, a personal friend
of Barnard. 3.
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illinois Madison Square Garden
Corporation. Others attending
the conference we're Joe Jacobs,
Manager of Max Schmeling, and
George Getz, Illinois Athletic
Commission member.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
Ruel's Injured Hand Heals
And He Catches Again

Warren Heary and the Georgetown Athletic Assocatlon
the latest local organization to get behind the Muddy
Puen in a hodv
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
INSECTS DRILL

washington Oriole Insects will
drill this afternoon at Z o'clock
on diamond No. 4.
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Muddy Ruel Gift
Bill Mooney, Chairman,
Ruel Gift Committee,
City POStOffice,
Washington. d. G.

Enclosed please IInu Lne
amount of ................
(NOt more than 81 from any
Individually
to be spent for a remem-
brance for Muddy Ruel when
he comes here on April 19,
as suggested in The Wash
ington Times.
Maine
Address ...................
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Three-Bau Test
Saturday

The three-ball tournament
at the Recreation alleys, er-
rOneOusly announced for to-
day, will be rolled Saturday.
The proceeds will go toward
financing the Washington
duckpin all-Stars on their
trip to Connecticut April II.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31

HOnary pallbearers include
the club owners of the Ameri-
can League, KeneSaw NJ. Lands,
National baseball commissioner,
and John A. HeydIer, president
of the National League.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
BARNARD RITES
HELD TODAY

CLEVELAND. Ohio, March 81.
Many of baseball's greatest fig
ures will pay a last tribute to
Ernest S. Barnard, American
League president, at the funeral
services here this Afternoon. He
died Friday at Rochester, MINI.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
MD. j. ENGAGES
VM, |. NINE

The University of Maryland
baseballers will strive for their
second victory today when they
encounter the V. M. I. team at
Lexington, Va. The Old Liners
opened their Southern trip yester.
day by scoring over Washington
and Lee, 81, at Lexington.
Harry Milburn, who started and
finished the game for the Mary
landers, limited the Generals to
four hits. Three of these came in
the first round, when the Gen.
erals counted their lone tally.
Maryland was charged with five
errors, but the Generals failed to
capitalize on the mistakes of their
opponents.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
Sale Starts Tomorrow,
Wednesday,
April l

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The Washington times., 1931-03-31

Hymie German, sophomore
first baseman of Maryland, led
the Maryland assault with three
safeties in four visits to the
plate.
The Georgetown University
football candidates yesterday eX-
perienced their first scrimmage of
spring practice. after being out
for more than three weeks. Fol
lowing the scrimmage, the boys
were told there would be no foot
ball until the end of the Easter
holidays.
Head Coach Tommy Mills is
we'll pleased with such prospective
material as Carolan, O'Rourke,
Rowan, Richards, O'Neill, Kon-
opka, Stenkel, Walacavage, Curtis,
Frantz, Callahan. Kennedy, Kip
nay, Leone, Dashiel, Cells, Lutz,
Simmons and Bradley.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31

The final funeral services will
The Washington times., 1931-03-31

These prices are strictly
confined to the Washington
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26

cinity of Villers Cotterets, the object
being to concentrate several Of our di-
visions on the west of the Marine salient,
primarily as a precaution against an
other German offensive there, but ulti-
mately for possible use on the offensive.
The I'd. Sd, 26th and AID were in that
area, and with the 4th and 28th there
was a force equivalent to IL French
divisions, although some OF these units
were without their artillery.
An encouraging circumstance at the
moment was the success of the French
in holding Won Hutier's attack on the
Montdidier-Noyon front. This fourth
phase of the German offensive was an
effort not only to widen the vulnerable
Marine pocket, but to secure the railway
between Compiegne and scissors and
open the way to Paris.
The French had anticipated this at
tack and fought desperately, stubbornly
Welding only under great pressure until.
on June II, when, using tanks and
quantities of mustard gas, they launched
series of local ounter attacks, by
which they were able to advance more
than a mile on a Seven-mile front. In
view of the remarkable success of the
preceding German offensives, the Ger
man defeat here, in which they suffered
heavy losses, materially encouraged the
allies
The credit for this brilliant operation
by the French must go to MAngin, one
of Frances greatest generals.
The anniversary of the arrival OF our
advance contingent in France was the
occasion of many congratulations on the
part of the French, some of which 1t
seems worth while 70 record.
Messages Of Generalization.
THE anniversary of your arrival in
France furnishes a happy occasion to
address my warmest congratulations to
you and the valiant troops which you
command and who have so admirably
conducted themselves in the recent
battles I beg you to receive The as
surance of my best wishes for the con-
tinuation OF their success
RAYMOND POINCARE"
ION the anniversary of your arrival
in France to take command of the
American troops 1 wish, my dear gen.
eral, to express to you once more the
greatest admiration for the powerful aid
brought by your army to the cause Of
the allies. With ever increasing num-
bers the American troops cover them
selves with glory under your orders in
barring the route of the invader The
day is coming when, thanks to the sup
port of your country and the Valor OF
her sons, the enemy, losing the lnitia =
tive of operations, will be forced to in