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The Washington times., 1931-05-05
CLUE VI Al
IN KILLING
PROBE
'TimepieCe Stopped by Dagger
Thrust at 9:43; Suitor Says
He Was With Her Later

SAN DIEGO. Calf, May S
UN.SD The small wrist watch
worn by pretty Hazel Bradshaw
when she was stabbed to death
early Sunday by an unknown as
sailant offered one of the i'm
portant clues today in the inveSti
cation.
When the girls body was found
in Indian Village the watch had
stopped at 9:43 o'clock, indicating
according to Deputy Coroner
Gershon, that the girl was stabbed
to death at that hour, as one OF
the dagger thrusts apparently had
stopped the small timepiece.
Suitor's AIibi Attacked
This new discovery was one
of the points on which M. E.
Garrison, admirer of the girl,
was questioned, detectives said
Garrison, detained yesterday by
police, said he had accompanied
Miss Bradshaw to a theater
Saturday night and had left her
at the door of her home about
midnight.
Police said they had not yet de
termined whether the watch indl,
Gated the girl had been slain at
9:43 Saturday night or IL hours
later.
The coroner's report indicated
that the girls body was still
warm when found shortly after
noon Sunday.
Kisses Girls Forehead
After hours of questioning
Garrison was suddenly confronted
with the body of Miss Bradshaw
He spoke endearing names and
kissed the girls forehead re
peatedIy. Several times he asked
detectives that he be permitted to
attend the girls funeral.
Twelve hours of intensive grill
ing failed to break the cOmpOsure
or bring admissions from Garri
son.
Garrison may gain his liberty
today on habeas corpus proceed
ings, it was limited when his
brother, c. A. Garrison, Santa
Ana (Calif.) garage owner, ar
rived to assist the suspect.
Read G. Dilworth, chief coun
sci for the San Diego and Arizona
railroad, declared the company
was mot ready to take steps to
remove Garrison from Jail.
Both Garrison, formerly an At
lanta (GaO druggist, and the mur'
dered girl, who came here from
Omar, w. Va, worked for toe
railroad.
A coroner's investigation of the
body revealed that she had been
stabbed II times.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
BULLET IS CLUE.
IN GANG DEATH

CHICAGO, May 5 QN.S).
Ballistics experts today attempted
to match a .45-caliber bullet
taken from the charred body of
Mike De Pike" Heitler, slain vice
czar and gangster, with one of
the revolvers taken from nine
members of the Capone gang.
HeitIer'S body, burned beyond
recognition, was found in the
ashes of an ice house near Bar
ringtOn, ILL.,, last week.
An autopsy performed by Coro-
ner Herman Bundesen showed
Heitler had been shot twice in
the back. One of the bullets was
found and it was turned over to
Col. Calvin Goddard, ballistics ex-
pert.
Reports of ferment in the
underworld were current today
when it was rumored that addi-
tional records kept by Heitler
were in the possession of Pat
Roche, chief investigator for the
States attorney.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
Photo BY International

HUGO CEDERGREN AND WIFE
HUGO CEDERGREN and his wife, niece of the
King of Sweden come to the United States to attend
world conference of the Y. M. C. A, which will be
held August 40 at Cleveland. Mr.. Cedergren is
national secretary of the Y. M c. A. in Sweden MRS.
Y w. c. A.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
PULITZER PRIZE
AWARDS MADE

NEW YORK, May 5 G.N.S).-
A few minor tempests in teapotS
ragged in New York today, follow.
ing announcement of the annual
awards Of the Pulitzer prizes for
literature and journalism. Most
of the winners were virtually un-
known in New York.
"Alison's House." drama by
Susan Glaspell, which Eva La
Gallienne produced in an off
Broadway Theater, was over
looked by the critics who praised
it lightly, if at all.
In addition to "Alison'S House."
the $1,000 play winner, the
awards were:
Novel-"Years of Grace" by
Margaret Aver Barnes, $1,000.
History-"The Coming of The
War;" by B. E. Schmitt. $4,000.
Biography-"Charles w. Eliot"
by Henry James, $1,000.
Verse -"Collected Poems" by
Robert Frost, $1,000.
Journalism-For public service.
Atlanta Constitution for munich
pal graft expose; foreign cores
pondence, H. r. Knickerbocker,
New York Evening Post and
Philadelphia Ledger; editorial.
C. S. Ryckman, on "The Gentle
man from Nebraska" in the Free
mont, Nebr., Tribune; reporting,
to A. B. Macdonald of the Kansas
City Star for solving a Texas
murder; cartoon, to Edmund
Duffy, Baltimore Sun.
All journalism awards we're
$500, except the editorial prise
Of $1,000.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
Apple Blossom F estiDal
Attracts Huge Hrong

, second division. The Handley
High School Cadet Band fur
nished music for this division
which included students of the
Handley High School, Handley
Elementary School, and Virginia
Avenue School.
The third division consisted of
students from thet schools of
Strasburg, Va, neighboring
town, and music was furnished
by the graded school band of
MartinSburg, w. Va. G. w. Gar
ner was marshal.
Miss Louise Greenawalt was
marshal of the fourth division
which included the Spencer (W.
Va.) high School Band and stu
dents of the Miller School.
In division S, headed by Fred
Braithwaite as marshal, were the
Staunton Military Academy Band,
the Gore high and elementary
schools and the Wardensville
high and elementary schools.
Armel, Branson, Capon Springs
and Round Hill schools we're in
division 6, with D. F. Kern as
marshal and the Adkins District
High School Band furnishing
music.
Mrs. Ella Hughes was marshal
of the seventh division, which in
cluded the Winchester Citizens
Band and students of Evandale
Cross junction, Gravel Springs,
Patterson, Valley and Friendly
schools.
Queen Is Crowned
After winding through down
town Winchester the procession
marched to the esplanade of the
Handley School where, in beau
tiful natural amphitheater, Queen
Shenandoah received her crown.
The Twentieth Provisional Regi-
ment of Marines, of Washington,
which is serving as honorary
escort for her majesty, was drawn
up in imposing array before the
throne. Seated about the steps
of the Queens dais were the
nearly twoscore princesses repre-
senting various sections OF Vir-
ginia and several other States.
Miss ROSalie B. Brown served
as Princess District of Columbia,
having been appointed by the Dis
trict Commissioners, while Miss
Julia Elizabeth Williams, of Ken
SingtOn, Md, was Princess Mary
land.
The coronation ceremony was
modelled after the crowning of rul-
ing monarchs of England hun
dreds of years ago. The Rev. S.
L. Flickinger enacted the role of
bishop, and the Rev. Robert B.
Nelson was the dean Of Winches-
ter.
Given Golden Apple
After the queen had taken the
oath she was presented with a
golden apple, symbol of her reign
and the key to the city of Win
chester.
With the queen and her court
seated in state the pageant OF
the apple" was presented by
800 students and teachers Of the
Winchester schools.
A spectacular torchlight parade
will be held tonight to conclude
the first days festival. Volunteer
fire companies of Maryland,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia and
Virginia will be in line.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
Prince Michael OUer
Crisis, Mother Sick

BUCHAREST, May Q.N.SO .
With Crown Prince Michael of
Rumania out of danger after an
attack of diphtheria, his mother,
Princess Helene, was under the
care of physicians today.
Princess Helen was stricken
with a high fever last night after
remaining for days at the bed
side of her son despite the warn
ingS of the royal physicians as to
the contagious nature of the
disease.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
Chicago Attorneys
Estate S8.5OO.OOO

CHICAGO, May 5 0.N.S.)--An
estate of approximately $500, 900
was left by the late Thomas D.
Jones, prominent Chicago attor.
ney, who was an intimate of the
late Woodrow Wilson, it was
revealed today after the will had
been filed for probate.
Jones died in September, 1880.
The bequeSts included $500,0O0 to
Princeton University and $780,
900 to the University of Chicago.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
World Filters Leave
Porto Rico for Miami

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. May 5
GN.S0.-Clyde Pangborn and
Hugh Herndon, jr.. American
aviators, took off from San Juan
at 7:50 a. m. today for Miami,
Fla, on their return flight to New
York.
The airmen flew to San Juan
by way of Haiti on test flight
before starting on a projected
round-the-world journey.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05

SEEKING A quick divorce,
Mrs. Thomas Tape boards plane
at New York city bound for
Reno, Nav. She is one of many
Fasteners who are taking ad-
vantage Of the new Nevada
6ivorce law.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
MUSIC PATRON DIES

NEW YORK, May S G.N.SO.-
Funeral services will be held here
tomorrow for William Theodore
Darlington, 76, retired grain
dealer and patron of music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09
Aimee's Ex-Husband
 Silent On Revival
McPhers0n Refuses to Comment When Informed
 Evangelist Is to Conduct Boston Revival

ities. He has not read any books about her.
 He came here 12 years ago and took up a quiet existence in this city of 5000, devoting his time to his business and his family. He married again, and has a small daughter by his second wife.
 It was widely rumored that Mrs Hutton visited here last winter. but if she did, McPherson will not dis cuss it, even to confirm or deny the report.
 His son, Rolf. evangelist like the former Mrs McPherson, visited here several months ago, just be- fore the young mans marriage.
 Harold S. McPherson considers the past a closed book. Only the present and future count, he says.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09
One Hurt When
 Explosion Rocks
 Mill Plain Sector
Charles Vernale Painfully Burned and Shocked When Hurled From House Which Flames Consumed Nearby Residence of Alphonse Fllippone Badly Damaged

Notwithstanding most thorough investigation from various angles no definite explanation could be advanced for the mysterious fire, which early this morning com pletely destroyed the residence of Anthony Vernale of 13 Gates ave- nue and seriously damaged the ad- joining home of Alphonse Fillip- one. The loss is expected to reach $10,000. Only the deter mined efforts of firemen in con- centrating their efforts upon the Fillippone home saved the latter structure from the fate of the Yer nale residence. A terrific explo- sion that rocked nearby dwellings, hurled members of the Fillipone family out of their beds and caused no little excitement among the residents in that vicinity of the city, preceded the flames which enveloped the little home and il- luminated the sky.
 This morning Fire Marshal Frank W. Holland, Building h. spector Patrick J. Car1in and Elec- trical Inspector Martin O'Rourke probed among the blackened deb- ris of the little dwelling in search for some evidence which might explain the explosion and the cause of the blaze that proved un- conquerable. Daniel J. Carson, head of the police emergency squad. conducted an investigation expecting that ruined still might furnish the desired information, but no such clue was available. The authorities intend to carry on their investigation and continue their search for the cause after some of the charred timbers have been removed.
 Charles Vernale, 26. of 337 Southmayd road. a son of the own
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09
Condition of
 Auto Accident
Miss Madeline (. Dillon Improving at St Mary's
 Hospital

Miss Madeline c. Dillon of 51 Albion street who was injured Wednesday evening in an automo- bile crash near City Corners was considered greatly improved to-day at St Mary's. hospital and may be discharged within a day or two. X-rays failed to show any frac- lures as first feared. Supernum- erary Policeman Nicholas Menzelle was permitted to leave the hospital last evening and return to his home on West Main street. It will be several days, however, before he will be in a condition to report for duty.
 Officer Menzelle was run down by an automobile operated by Nordhill Nauges, 23, of IS Curtiss street, Naugatuck. The latter sur rendered to the police and was charged with reckless driving. He will be given a hearing on October 18th.
 Miss Dillon was a passenger in car operated by Frank Hoffman of 54 Gaffney Place. While pro- ceeding toward Naugatuck Hoffman crashed into the rear end of a truck parked on the Naugatuck road. Miss Dillon was painfully hurt at the time. Officer Menzelle took charge of the traffic situation and was keeping cars moving when run down by Nordhill. The lat ter was unaware of the mishap un- til informed by his sister, Miss Mary Nauges, who was one of three passengers in the machine. Nordhill continuing to Waterbury reported to the police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09

Ocala, Fla, Oct 9.-Harold S.. McPherson, former husband of Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton, smiled but continued unbroken his 12-year silence concerning the Angelus Temple evangelist when he learned to-day she was to con- duct a revival in Boston.
 The two were divorced 12 years ago.
 McPherson, a wholesale candy merchant, was asked what he thought of the recent marriage of the evangelist to David Hutton, he refused comment.
 He no longer reads closely of the affairs of his former wife, but in- timated that there had been many inaccuracies in stories of her activ-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09
PROBE FAILS TO REVEAL CAUSE OF BLAST
Local League
 Women Voters
Heard Address Here Yes-
 terday By Miss Gather inc Frederick

Members of the Waterbury branch of the Connecticut League of Women Voters met yesterday afternoon at the Waterbury club and listened to a talk by Miss Catherine Frederick, secretary of efficiency in government for the national organization. Miss Fred erick, who has been acting in this capacity for the national league for many years, conducted a round table discussion. She took up phases of national government in which the league is especially in- terested.
 Mrs F. S. Chlse presided and was assisted by Mrs John A. Coe. Jr, Mrs Edward J. Mcdonald was named chairman of the efficiency in government committee of the local league, succeeding Mrs John A. Coe, Jr. Mrs Chase spoke fa- vorably on the recent election of Mrs Fred Webster to the board of education. Mrs Webster was made chairman of a committee to con- duct a fair for the local league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09

CT, was painfully burned by the fire and badly shocked when hurled out of the house by the force of the explosion His fears that his father might have per- ished in the flames led the fire men to search among the ruins for the body. It was learned later that the elder Vernale was not at home when the fire broke out. He has been a patient at St Mary's s hospital since yesterday morning.
 Neighbors questioned to-day were strangely inclined to the belief that a still was responsible for the ex- pIosion. About year ago an elaborate still, which occupied the entire front of the house, was dis covered in the residence, but there is nothing definite for the police to base their assumption that an- other distillery was in existence prior to the fire this morning.
 The police are investigating the story of young Vernale. He claims that he learned late last evening that his father, who resided alone in the Gates avenue home, had bene ill. About 1880 o'clock this morning the son decided to learn his condition. As he opened the rear door of the house the ex- plosion occurred. The force of the concussion hurled the young man almost into the yard. Badly frightened and with his clothes afire the young man raced through the back yards and side streets of Bouley Manor until he became ex- hausted. Andrew x. Kulman of 451 Wolcott street discovered him and took him to the hospital. He was burned about the face, arms and legs.
 In the meanwhile a telephone and a bell alarm called several companies of fire apparatus to Gates avenue. The Vernale house was too far gone to warrant any hope of saving. It was practical ly burned to the ground with all its furnishings.
 Flames spreading to the Fillip. one house prompted the firemer to turn their attention to saving this little residence. One side oi 1t was afire when the firemen ar rived. Although the roof and north side of the dwelling were badly damaged the interior es- capped serious harm. Fillipone his wife and two children and Nil and Mrs Virgil Orrichio and theii children found refuge with neigh. bors.
 The ruins of the Vernale home were visited to-day by hundreds o1 curious persons. If the fire mar shal reports the fire a suspicion! one the police will investigate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09
Convenient Credit

Do not delay because you worried about the you think might be involved-Our prices reasonable
 and credit payments arranged to suit patrons convenience
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09
To Earn While
 Going to School
Two Waterbury Young Men Enter Rochester
 Institute

According to an announcement of A. A. Johns, director of the School of Industrial Arts at Me- chanics Institute, Rochester, N. Y., Albert DeBarba ald George Sachse of this city have enrolled at the in- stitute, MT DeBarba taking a me- chanical couse and Sachse entering the electrical department.
 To meet registration require ments. these men had to pass suc- cessfully both physical and mental examinations.
 Since their courses are co-opera- ative. they will combine work in outside positions with study at the institute. This will enable them to get practical experience in their work and at the same time earn time while they learn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09
DRAMA TO BE PRESENTED
 AT SECOND CHURCH

A drama, "The Lords Prayer" by Francois Copee, will be present. ed at the Second Congregational church Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock. This drama will be part of a service of worship, the gen. eral theme of which is Forgive ness" The action of the drama takes place in Paris at the time of the French Commune. The scene is the living room of the home of a young priest. The cast and char acters are: Mademoiselle Rose, Miss Marie Bronson; Zelee, her housekeeper. Miss Lucele Wood; Mere Blanche, Miss Marion Dowie; The Cure, William G. Grieve; Jac- ques Le Roux. Harvey Jay; An Officer. John Weiss. The public Is cordially invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09

There are 30,000 persons in Lon- don living in cellars or basements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09
DON'T QUOTE
 ME
(By United PresS)

Washington. Oct 9.-(UP)-The first contributor to $100,O0O fund being raised by the national pro- hibition board of strategy was a well-known Washingtonian, but 1t now appears it was all mistake.
 This man, a familiar figure at cocktail parties and bierabends, stalked into his office one morning to find a letter signed Ernest H. Cherrington," and written on the stationery of the board of strategy. Cherrington is an outstanding dry and chairman of the board.
 The letter referred to our hero's active and unfailing interest in the great cause of prohibition" and asked him to send in dime in the boards campaign for a million of 'em.
 Highballs the previous evening had blunted h:s customary acumen, and the same time put him in a re- ceptive frame of mind for such an appeal. AS quickly as you could say Wayne Wheeler he dashed off reply, saying he wished prohibit ton had been in force last night, and that he would gladly give four dimes if Dr Cherrington would cure his hangover. Enclosing dime, | he mailed it.
 A day or two later he received an acknowledgement (genuine) saying:
 Put this down as a matter of historic interest to your grandchil- dren-your dime was the very first one received in our campaign for million or more!
 | ''Dr Cherrington is out of the city but when he returns he will be shown exhibit A. We hope there are a million more in your frame of mind!"
 Our hero proudly exhibited this letter and resolved to read it to his grandchildren, when and if. Now he'll have to tell them as we'll that the original letter was written by a "drinking dry'' associate at an ad- joining desk in his own office and was a thinly- disguised hoax. l People who may have shouted How about our beer, Herbie" and such like things when President Hoover was at the ball game at Philadelphia Monday. wasted their I breath. Not word of it-nor a single "Boo'-was audible where he president sat even though it was audible elsewhere in the stands.
 There are 30,000 persons in Lon- don living in cellars or basements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09
CASE CONTINUED
 UNTIL NEXT MONDAY

A continuance until next Monday evening was granted last evening in the case of Paul D. Hamilton of this city charged with violation of the motor vehicle law. Attorney Francis T. Reeves of this city will represent Mir Hamilton when the case comes to trial in the Town Hall of Middlebury. Justice Will liam P. Tyler will preside. MT Hamilton was notified to appear in court following a motor vehicle &C., cident on the Middlebury road last Tuesday evening. One woman was slightly injured in the crash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-09

New York leads American cities for motor vehicles registrations, followed by Los Angeles, Chicago and Detroit
The Washington times., 1931-09-04

Connie Mack did not send Grove
to the hill for the purpose Of
matching pitches with young
Gomez, it was just as if Grove
had gotten an order from the
boss to keep the Yankees score
less. He burned that ball over
the plate for five innings. 1t was
like the old Grove sending his
steaming delivery to the plate.
Famed Eight Men
Eight of the first 10 men who
faced Grove famed. Ruth and
Gehrig admitted later that they
never had seen such smoke. They
simply could not see the ball, but
the southpaw paid for his steam
for in gripping the ball for his
speed he blistered his fingers. His
skin will not stand the wear and
tear caused by the friction Of
gripping the ball so tightly.
Groves control is a thing OF
beauty. Seldom does he lose
control of the ball. That is why
he is the leading pitcher OF the
land.
The Washington times., 1931-09-04
Navy Orders

Lieut.. dunior grade) Arthur
C. Wood to submarine base, New
London, Conn.
Ensign Charles F. Phillips to
U. S. S. Finch.
Civil Engineer Corps
Comdr. Greer A. Duncan to
Navy Yard, New York.
Lieut.. Comdr. Charles r. John
son to Navy Yard, Boston.
Lieut.. Comdr. John N. Laycock
to Navy Yard, Boston.
Lieut.. Comdr. Fritz c. Nyland
to Navy Yard, Norfolk.
Lieut.. Harry A. Bolles to Naval
Air Station, Sunnyvale, Calf.
Lieut.. Edmund B. Keating to
Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va.
Lieut.. Carl w. Porter to Navy
Yard, Charleston, S. C.
ASiatic Despatch Orders
Lieut.. Comdr. Lewis j. Stecher
to command U. S. S. PaloS.
Lieut.. Comdr. Andrew G,
Sheppard to command U. S. S.
Monocacy.
Lieut.. Bern Anderson to duty
as aide on staff, ASiatic Fleet.
Lieut.. Henri H. Smith-Hutton
to duty as aide on staff, Asiatic
Fleet.
Lieut.. Robert M. Gillett to
U. S. S. Monocacy.
Lieut.. Harvey E. Robins to
q. s. S. Palos.
The Washington times., 1931-09-04
Vines, BOUssUs
Meet In Net Test

GERMANTOWN, Pa, Sept. 4
Ellsworth Vines is scheduled tc
meet Christian Boussus, French
southpaw in today's international
tennis matches, with Keith Gled
hill, intercollegiate champion, sub
Stituting for Johnny Doeg against
Pat Hughes, British Davis Cup
star, in the other singles match
A daubles contest between Vines
and Lott and Perry and Hughes
will complete the program.
America can win second place
in the team standing by a clean
sweep of the final matches. Eng.
land, with a record of four vic
tories and no defeats, has the
team laurels sewed up. Tne Brit
isherS can lose both their matches
today and still win.