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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
DEATH OF WOMAN
IN PLUNGE IS HELD
ACCIDENT BY JURY
Mrs. Rose SpineIIi Attempting
to Escape, Coroner's Jury
Finds at Inquest.
STEPS TO STOP FLEEING
OF PRISONERS SOUGHT
Investigators Find Some Windows
Barred After Like Fatality
Here Last May.

A coroner's jury today returned q
verdict of accidental death while at
tempting to escape" In the case of Mrs.
Rose Spinelli, who was crushed to death
when she jumped or fell from a fourth
floor window of the House of Detention
shortly after l O'Clock this morning.
In bringing in its verdict, the jury
recommended to the District CorImiS-
SionerS that further help oe employed
to safeguard inmates and to prevent
their attempted escapes in such man
ner from the House of Detention"
Some Windows Barred
officials of the House of Detention,
questioned about recommendations for
bars over the windows made by a cor
oner'S jury last May, when a prisoner
was killed under similar circumstances,
said the windows of some rooms had
been barred in response to the recon-
mendation, but others could not be be-
cause of fire hazards and the fact the
buildings use as place of detention
is only temporary.
Communications between police and
fire officials, read at the inquest in con-
nection with the case last May, revealed
that these officials had recommended
the barring of only such windows as are
now barred.
Over Gas Station.
The House Of Detention is located
above a gasoline filling station which
occupies the entire first floor OF the
building at Louisiana avenue and Sixth
street.
Relatives OF the dead woman could
not be located by police today, and Off
Gals said a woman of her description
had been IN the House of Detention on
previous occasions under the name of
Josephine Spinelli.
Ninth precinct police were trying to
get into touch with the family of Mrs.
Spinelli, said to live at 725 Fourth
street northeast. but they were unsuc-
cessful. Relatives out of the city were
notified, but had not arrived at noon.
Arrested as Drunk.
The woman was arrested lest night
at Sixth and K streets southwest on
a charge of intoxication and taken to
the House of Detention. She left her
room shortly after ! o'clock, going
down the hall and into another room,
from the window of which she plunged
to her death on the concrete sidewalk
below, according to Sergt. Rhoda Milli-
ken, in charge.
The woman was apparently asleep
when Mrs. Lola Warner matron, made
tour of inspection shortly after l
o'clock this morning and about 10 min
utes before the thud of the woman
body was heard on the concrete. 1t
was said she had apparently recovered
from the alleged intoxication and had
spoken nationally some minutes before
Lillian Dehaaf, housekeeper at the
institution, heard the woman's body
strike the sidewalk She called an
Emergency Hospital ambulance. The
physician pronounced the woman dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
w. T. FITZGERALD
DIES IN FLORIDA

William Taylor Fitzgerald, 10 years
old, for 80 years a prominent local pat
ent attorney, died at his home in CO.
coanut Glove. Fla, Wednesday morn
ing after an illness OF several years.
For the past seven years Mr.. Fitz-
gerald had been citiz:n of Florida,
residing in that suburb of Miami
Born in Indiana. he lived in Kansas
for several years and as youth was
employed as a train brakeman. He
came to Washington to take up tn
practice Of patent law toward the nd
of the past century, and for many
years was established in Offices at
Eighth and F streets.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Belle
Frye Fitzgerald: two sons. Col S. w.
FitZgeI aid. u S. A.. commandant of
Langley Field, Va and Lieut. Donald
Fitzgerald. also of the Army Air Corps,
and a daughter, Mrs. Harriet French.
Gainesville. Md
Mr.. Fitzgerald was a member of
Osiris Lodge, No. g. of Masons, serv-
ing as its treasurer for % years; also
of Sons of the American Revolution and
Society of Colonial Wars.
Interment will be in Fort Lincoln
Cemetery Friday at ] 80, with Masonic
services at the grave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
$4,000 BONDS SET
IN H0LD-UP CASE
Two Held for Jury After Pleading
Guilty to [Robbing Gas Sta
ton Collector.

Two men who entered pleas of guilty
to charges of holding up a runner for
the Lord Baltimore Filling Stations
February and robbing him Of 81 ,O43 81
we're bound over to the grand jury to-
day on $4,000 bonds each when ar
raigned in United States branch of
Police Court before Judge John P. Nc
Mahon.
The men, Samuel A. Johnston Of 637
@ street southeast, and Clarence p.
Hulse of Baltimore, Md, are charged
with holding up Benjamin F.. Burch,
a collector of the gas station firm, as
he was leaving a filling station at
Rhode Island avenue and r street Feb
ruary l. Burch lives at 5000 First
street
Information supplied by Headquarters
Detectives Michael Dowd and Larry
O'Dea, who arrested the men, that they
are believed to have been involved in a
series of other hold-ups. resulted in the
high bond being set. These other cases
are still under investigation, the de-
tectives said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26

AANNDN'
Snakes, lizards, alligators and turtles
were carried into the reptile house to-
day, penned in crates, tied in sacks or
swimming in tubs.
Each was accommodated in a cage
made to resemble as nearly as possible
Il natural habitat. Lizards scurried
happily over their native gravel or
dozed on cactus plants.
Alligators and crocodiles splashed
about in large pools fringed with palm
trees and surrounded by tropic set
ting.
Many weird lizards were visible for
the first time in their new glass walled
tanks, as were a variety of water tur-
ties rarely glimpsed in their old pools.
Cobra Has Special Cage
A special cage has been prepared for
a 14-foot king cobra, to be seen here
for the first time on the opening night.
The cobra, one of the largest in cap
tivity, was acquired by the National Zoo
several months ago at considerable cost.
No suitable place was available here
and the snake has BEEN kept at the
Bronx Zoo. 1t is one of the most dan
gerous and aggressive OF the 10 species
of deadly cobra.
The newly completed building is
rooted by skylights of glass which lets
in beneficial rays of the sun. The cages
under the skylights are heated at auto
matically regulated temperatures from
80 to rs degrees, depending on the re-
quirements of the individual reptiles.
The large cages are acting as a
stimulus to cold-blooded creatures
which have been sluggish for years, ac-
cording to DR. William M. Mann, di-
rector of the Zoo.
Many snakes and lizards already
have broken long fastS. and one 20
foot Indian python, the longest in cap
tivity, merged from his new bath and
demanded food after he had fallen of
in weight from 135 pounds to "a
pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
HENRY w. LEE, So, DIES;
WAS RETIRED FIREMAN
Spanish-American War Veteran
Will Be Buried in Airing
ton Cemetery.

Henry w. Lee, So years old, retired
fireman Of No. Is Engine Co., veteran
of numerous campaigns with the United
States Army and we'll known in Ma
sonic circles here, died in Naval Hos
pltal yesterday after a long illness.
Mr.. Lee was a thlrty-second degree
Scottish Rte Mason, was member of
Naval Lodge. +. A. A. M. and of Almas
Temple OF the Mystic Shrine.
He served with the Army during
campaigns in Cuba and the Philippines
and was a veteran of the Spanish
American war He was retired from the
Fire Department about three years ago.
His home here was at 1927 New Hamp-
shire avenue
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Carrie Gertrude Higdon Lee, and a sis
ter. Mrs. Viola Perry Of Boston.
Funeral services will be conducted at
the residence Saturday AFTERNOON at
1870 O'Clock. Interment will be in Ar
lington Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26

n A OWING day for snakes, alliga-
M tors, turtles and lizards at the
wv National Zoo today stirred cold
4 blooded creatures to an I'M
wonted activity as they ex-
plored their quarters in the new reptile
house. one of the finest in the world.
A giant python Suffered into an en-
barraSsing situation at once. He cciled
UP a tree in his new cage, extended his
body yard upward and nitched it
along the sill
Quite unable to get down again, he
squirmed uncomfortably as the length
of his body came IN contact with sky
light glass chilled by morning frost.
Coaxed Down Ladder.
The big python was in decided dahl
ger OF catching cold or even pneu-
monia Headkeeper w. H. Blackburn
discovered his plight and enticed the
runaway down a Stepladder with con-
siderable difficulty because of the
awkward position.
No sooner had Mr. Blackburn turned
his back than the snake returned to
his percarious perch, and again had
to be ushered down a step-ladder.
In the native-h habitat cages, painted
and fitted with living shrubs and moss,
many of the snakes were sloughing off the
cid and emerging in bright new skins,
presumably with an eye to the formal
opening of the reptile house at O'Clock
tomorrow night.
Invitations to this affair have been
issued to many prominent WaShingto-
mans and to. biologists and park officials
in all parts of the country. Many have
signified their intention of attending
The doors of the new house will be
thrown open to the public Saturday
morning.
Tenants Move In.
Meanwhile the reptile house huns
with activity. Finishing touches are be-
ing put en- here and there, making ready
the cages and installing new tenants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.


Gard party Keane Council. knights
of Columbus. K. of C. Hall, 918 Tenth
street, $50 pm.
Bingo and card party, Columbia
Council, Sons and Daughters of Lib
erty, 1925 Third street northeast, 9
pm.
Dance and card party, Iowa State
Society, Willard Hotel, $3.50 pm.
Dance, Massachusetts State Society,
Shoreham Hotel, 9 pm.
Meeting. American Society of Me-
chanical Engineers, Cosmos Club, Sp.m.
Supper, Mothers Club, ST. James
Catholic Church, Thirty-seventh street
and Rhode Island avenue, 4:30 to 8
pm.
Sermon. Rev. Harris E. Kirk, D. D.,
Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, at
All Saints Episcopal Church, Chevy
Chase Circle, pm.
Smoker, Delta Tau Delta Alumni
1924 K street, $3.50 pm.
Meeting, Conduit Road Citizens As
ISOLATION, Community Church, Conduit
road and Cathedral avenue, pm.
Dinner meeting, Davidson College,
N. c., alumni of Washington and vi
cinity, Racquet Club, 1880 pm.
Recital, auspices Prince Hall Chap
ter, No. S, o. z. S., Metropolitan
A. M. E. Church, S:15 pm.
Spelling bee, Women's City Club, 1876
Jackson place, 8 pm.
Dinner, Reciprocity Club, Mayfiower
Hotel, $3.50 pm.
Smoker, Military Order of the World
War, Mayfiower Hotel, tonight.
FUTURE
Cantata, Second Street Baptist
Church Choir, Vermont Avenue Baptist
Church, Vermont avenue between @ and
streets tomorrow, $50 pm, Dr.. w.
Scott Slayo, directing. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
WORKER HURT IN TUMBLE

Eric o. label. 916 Irving street north
east, a carpenter. was slightly injured
today while at work on the new House
Office Building. He was said to have
been the fourth workman injured on
the construction job this week.
label fell of a board a distance of
about five feet, wrenching a shoulder.
1t was impossible to secure an an
bulapce from a hospital. so after a con-
siderable wait, the Fire Rescue Squad
was called. The injured man later
was taken to Providence Hospital. He
was at work on forms for ire-proof-
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
D. C. AIR LEGION WINS TROPHY
AS OUTSTANDING CLUB OF YEAR
Prize Awarded Training Students, Pling Up Flying
Hours and Buying Planes.

nouncement continued. that neither
Mr.. Sole nor Mr.. Shaw had previous
aviation training Mr.. Sole was a
former locomotive engineer and Mr..
Shaw is a practicing lawyer in Wash
ington. From the small group of mem
bers drawn together by this unit the
organization advanced rapidly, particu-
larly in the last IL months. During
1880 the Legion raised its membership
to 1876 active members and of this mem
bership sent 80 men and women on
their first solo flights The Legion pur-
chased two new airplanes and two
gliders and members who have learned
TO fly have jointly purchased seven air
planes"
The 1929 award OF the society was
made TO the Dsnbury Aero Club, Dan
bury, Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
HARD TIMES CAUSE
LOSS TO CHURCHES
Membership Slump in Ger
many Reported to Presby-
terian Session.

"A difficult and troubled year, both
in the United States and abroad" was
reviewed by DR.. j. Ross Stevenson of
Princeton, N. j., in a report presented
today at the closing session of the
Western Section of Reformed and
Presbyterian Churches
DR.. Stevenson said that distress in
Germany and Austria was growing
alarmingly, and that the unemployment
situation in Europe was immeasurably
worse than in the United States He
rendered his report as chairman of the
Committee on Work on the Continent
of Europe.
There is actual famine in Silesia, he
declared. 100000 men being out of
work, with little or no hope for any
improvement in the near future. Ger
many alone has 100000 orphans under
Is years of age, he said.
Losses in Membership.
He quoted from labor newspapers in
Germany advertising against religion
with resultant Withdrawals from church
membership at the behest of atheistic
proletariat propaganda. The German
Evangelical Church Federation reports
$4,000 designations from official church
membership, DR.. Stevenson pointed out
due in part to this propaganda and to
the inability of many persons to pay
their dues.
Russia remains the "black spot on
the religious map of Europe" he re-
ported. DR.. Stevenson told of a move
ment to rescue 100000 survivors of the
100000 Christians, mostly Mennonites
driven by the Soviet government into
exile in Russia's far north. where half
of them persisted from cold and hard
ships. He lamented the fact that no
Christian nation undertook to influence
the Soviet government to accord the
survivors free passage out of Russia.
DR.. w. I. Wishart of Pittsburgh, Pa.
where he Is minister of the Eighth
United Presbyterian Church, submit
ted "doctrinal basis for Presbyterian
Church union" He said that the joint
committee representing the five major
churches holding the reformed faith
and the Presbyterian order has agreed
that in the proposed merger of these
five communions the doctrinal basis of
union shall be the existing standards
OF the several uniting churches"
Nevertheless, he pointed out, this pro-
posal as to the doctrinal basis for the
united church Is not entirely ideal.
Higher Education Hit.
In a sermon delivered at the con-
ference last night, DR.. Joseph +. Sizoo,
pastor of the New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church, where the sessions
are being held, charged that higher
education in the scholarly sense was
becoming thing of the past in the
modern attempt to turn education into
money and luxury by using a college
as a short cut to wealth and leisure,
which was thrown away.
Thinking people have become deep
ly impressed with the decrease of in
tellectual maturity" he said. The
intellectual lights of the world are
Pickering and the lamps are going out
in the world of moral ideals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
80 DAYS GIVEN DRUNK
WHO ASKED ICE CREAM
Judge Schuldt Hears Story Of Will
liam Browns Voluntary Visit
to Police Station.

Even a drunk can fall victim to
cravings for the delicacies of the soda
fountain, but william Brown is prob
ably one man who is unalterably con-
WINGED that police precinct station
house is one place where ice cream is
not served.
When Brown wandered into No. 3
precinct last night, lifted his foot
awkwardley to the brass rail in front of
the sergeant's desk and boisterously is
sued an order for ice cream, he was
Immediately placed under arrest on
charge of being drunk.
Judge Gus A. Schuldt heard his story
in Police Court today and sentenced
him to 80 days in Jail. Brown had
just completed sentence for drunk
enness last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26

The D. c. Air Legion. local private
flying club. has been selected by the
American Society for Promotion of
Aviation as the Nations outstanding
flying club during 1880, it was en-
nounced here today. A silver trophy
will be presented to the local club.
The award was made. ii was an
nounced, owing to the remarkable
record made by the d. c. Air Legion
in the matter of training students, pill
ing up of flying hours and the pur-
chase of planes by members Of the
Legion"
The Legion was organized 10 months
ago, it was pointed out py the society
IN announcing the award, with Ava
Sole and J. c. Shaw, Of this city, as
chief organizers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
REPORT ON FOOD PRICES
TO BE MADE TO SENATE

The CaDper subcommittee of the Sen
ate which inquired into food prices in
Washington and throughout the coun-
try will meet tomorrow to draft report
to be submitted to the Senate before
Congress adjourns next week
During the two weeks of hearings, the
subcommittee made a study of wholesale
and retail prices of bread, milk and
meats. 1t also gathered statistics on
sugar prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
SHOW GIRL WILL WEAR
S5,0OO,OOO COSTUME HERE
Helen Polka Will Introduce
money Mad" Dance at Local
Hotel Saturday.

A scanty. fringe-like.' costume, made
from material which formerly consti-
tuted bills of the $4,000 denomination.
amounting to an estimated $5,000,000,
will be worn by Miss Helen Polka, for
mer Earl Carroll show girl. at the Shore
ham Hotel Saturday night, when she
will introduce her new Money Mad"
dance specially.
made from macerated currency, but
they are said to represent only $4,000
to SIS 900 each in crushed old money.
The SIS ,0000 900 costume is said to con-
sist entirely of fringe, weighing only a
few ounces. but of glittering silk
like substance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26

ping hooks resuscitators and other
emergency equipment.
Appears on Scene.
The rescue crew had just completed
its first dragging of the river bottom
when Policeman Thompkins and Po-
liceman Berger appeared. carrying
proudly a fine string of seven catfish.
some of them still wiggling.
A policeman standing beside his car
recognized Thompkins as he approached.
For whom" asked Policeman Thomp-
kins, with strange feeling in his
throat, ARE they dragging the river?"
For you" replied the officer.
Tell them I'm not biting today"
Thomrkius is reported to have re-
sponded, as he loaded his fish into the
car and drove away, posthaste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
Temblor Hits Africa.

CAPETOWN. Union OF South Africa,
February 26 (4).-An earthquake of con-
siderable force was experienced at 10
pm. Wednesday in the cotton-growing
area north of Rusenburg. There were
no casualties and no damage was re-
ported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
FAIL TO REVIVE GIRL
Rescue Squad Workers Battle to
Save Pneumonia Victim.

Miss Dorothy Bernard, 17-year-
Western High School student of 4915 w
street, died of pneumonia at her home
last night despite the efforts of fire
rescue squad workers to revive her by
artificial respiration.
The girl had been suffering for nearly
week with influenza, but was believed
to be convalescing, wf1on she suddenly
contracted pneumonia. Miss Bernard
was found in an unconscious condition
by her parents shortly after 3 o'clock
and was pronounced dead less than an
hour later after firemen tried In vain
to revive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26

More than 800 miles of the inter
oceanic highway from Matamoras to
Mazatlan, Mexico. have been graded
recently. \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26

Card party, Keane Council. knights
OF Columbus, K. of c. Hall, 918 Tenth
street, $3.50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26

Bingo and card party, Columbia
Council, Sons and Daughters of Lib
erty, 1925 Third street northeast,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-14
Dempsey Returns
TO Early Haunts
For More Fights

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept.
IA. U.P)-Jack Dempsey was back
home today, anxious to show the
folks that his comeback was some
thing TO take seriously.
The old Manassa Mauler-old as
a prize fighter-looked amazingly
tit. His exhibition" tour through
out the west has given him immense
confidence in his ability.
Tonight the former heavyweight
champion will toy with four more
behemoths. The victims include
Jackie Silver, Chicago; Del Baxter
Cornish, Utah; Tony Clawson and
Bill Longson, Salt Lake City
There is a possibility that Demp-
sey may be able to demonstrate his
speed in a bout with Manuel Quin-
tero, Tampa, Fla, third ranking
junior welterweight in the country
If his bout on the card isn't too
strenuous, Quintero will take a
crack at Jack.
1t was in Salt Lake City and en-
virons that Dempsey lived in his
carly pugilistic days.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-14
PICSKIN SPORT
GETS START AT
SC. TOMORROW

LOS ANGELES, Sept. Ia. UP
When the thud of the booted pig
skin. the hurry it up!" of the
coaches, and the "oof" of the
tackled footballer heard for the
first time this season tomorrow on
Bovard field, chief attention will
be directed at Howard Jones' Uni
versity of Southern California var
sity candidates.
But over in one corner of the
field, future hopefuls of the Tro-
jams will also be making their start
for the season, for today will also
inaugurate freshman football prac-
tice at S. c.
Francis Tappaan, All American
end of Southern California in 1929,
will be head coach of the year.
lings. Don Williams, who played
in 1926, '27 and % at Southern
California and who was the smart
est quarterback in Trojan history
as well as one of the greatest run
ming backs, will assist Tap as
backfield coach. Cecil Hoff, a
three-year star at tackle, will be
assistant coach specializing in line
play.
Enrolment of numerous prep
athletes of prominence gives prom
Use of a strong Trobabe team this
season.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-14
BY SISTER MARY
NEA Service Writer

WHEN you taste the raw fruit
w Of the ounce. 1t hardly seems
possible that really delicious
sweets can be concocted. So much
for the culinary art! A cousin of
the apple. 1t may be cooked in al
most any way in which the apple
is cooked. Its adaptability and
delicious flavor make 1t deserving
Of a high place among our fruits.
Plain canned ounces are excel
lent in winter fruit salads. They
have a pleasant tang that COM
bines we'll with other fruits and
their firm texture prevents them
from crushing and becoming
mushy. AS the last call for fall
canning and preserving, II you feel
you are a little short on your win
ter provender, it will pay to try
some of the ounce goodies and fill
up the empty spaces on the pre-
serve cupboard shelves.
Ounce honey Is decidedly old
fashioned. You will find many
uses for 1t. Combined with cream
cheese in sandwiches or served
plain with hot rolls OF toast are
two popular ways to use 1t but
few spoonfuls added to jellied
fruit salads and desserts give an
unusual and intriguing favor.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-14

A very poor run, partial time, is
the report of the cannery at Kings
burg, Fresno county, for the peach
season
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-14
Band Rehearsals
Begin Sept. y

Band rehearsals begin September
%, in preparation for public con-
cert the following week, according
TO an announcement made by Prof.
Horace Williams, director.
Several musicians will be absent
from the organization this fall and
new residents who are interested
are urged TO communicate with
Professor Williams at 1902 Olive.
the first concert of the fall sea-
son will take place in city park as
pleasant weather makes open air
musical events popular Last sum-
mers outdoor concerts proved to be
so popular that the plan is to be
continued this fall.