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The Washington times., 1932-10-04
MAN IS BLAMED
BY ORPHANAGE
ATTENDANTS
Sisters at institution Hint
Devoted Parent Lured BY
Him; Cruelty Story Told

While Francis Thomas, aban-
doned 7-year-Old, is thriving
under the care of a kindly
woman in HyattsvilIe, a search
was under way today for his
mother and a man who are
said to have deserted him at
a lonely shack in a woods near
Berwyn, Nd, Friday.
Francis was found huddled in
a dark corner of the shack early
Sunday by Constable Howard s.
Slater.
Warrants for Pair Issued
Warrants for the arrest Of the
child'S mother and for Vincent
Vernon Lahman, the man said to
have been her companion. were
sworn to today by Constable
Slater. Both are charged. with
statutory offense that is felony
in Markland. In addition, Fran
els mother is charged with Wilful
neglect Of the child and Lahman
with assault and battery.
Slater took the warrants TO de-
tective headquarters in Washing
ton. He said he would ask the
metropolitan police to broadcast
a lookout for the pair and to for
ward copies to other cities to
which he believes they may have
fled.
Mute with fear and suffering
from cold and hunger, the child
at first would tell nothing OF his
experiences. 1t was only after
Slater had fed him and warmed
him at the HyattSYille police sta
ton that Francis Sobbed out an
incoherent tale Of mistreatment.
Story Of Beatings
He told police his name and
said he was the son of Ethel
Thomas. His mother and the
man had taken him to the shack
several months ago, he said. Dis
playing scars that covered his
back, legs and shoulders, Francis
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The Washington times., 1932-10-04

even happier, l am told, When one
of these proud favorites does be-
come a good or best seller. Ger
tain manuscripts come to them
which they cannot, if they have
any conscience whatever, refuse to
publish, regardless of the risk; and
in the end it may turn out we'll for
them, for these books live longer
than best sellers and add some
thing to the repute of the house
which issues them. Such book, to
be proud of and to have faith in is:
"The Letters of David H. Law
renee" and the Viking Press is to
be congratulated on its publication.
The same house issued a few
months ago the first part of Arnold
Benefits journals, also worthy
is interesting to compare the two
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
Police Seek Woman
Witness to Hn-RKtn
KiLZini0 of WidOW

Police are seeking two women,
one of whom, it is believed, saw
an automobile strike and kill Mrs.
Lucille M. Forness. At, a widow, in
the 1900 block Of Nebraska Ave.
N. W.. Sunday night. Mrs. For
ness, who lived in the 100 block Of
Tenth st: N. W., had just left an
orphan asylum, where she spent
the day with two of her nine
children.
Sergt. H. K. Wilson. head Of
the homicide squad, said he had
information that the two women
were discussing the accident oil q
Seventh Street street car yester-
day. One of the women. he said,
told the other she had witnessed
the accident. He is of the opinion
that the woman is keeping quiet
because she does not want to be
called as a witness.
Later the women were seen to
leave a bus at Fortyfirst and
Davenport Streets N. W. and Ser
geant Wilson ordered a house-to-
house canvas in an effort to To-
cate the women.
Acting Coroner A. Magruder
Macdonald said he will not hold
an inquest until police have corn
pleted their investigation. In the
meantime, police are canVassing
the repair shops in the District
and nearby Maryland and Vir-
ginia in an effort to locate the
automobile that struck the
woman.
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
TRAFFIC CIRCLE
PLAN. D, KID
Times Staff Photo

Construction of a traffic circle
as recommended by the National
Capital Park and Planning Com
mission at Nebraska and MaSsa-
chusetts Avenues was approved
today by the Fine Arts Commits
sion at it's first winter session at
the Interior Department.
Approval of the circle makes
possible erection of a statue here
of Gen. Artemas Ward, Revolu-
tionary War hero by Harvard
College.
Other projects approved in
cluded, according to H. P. Caem-
merer, secretary of the arts body,
a memorial tablet for the State
Department in honor Of foreign
service representatives who have
died abroad. and landscaping
plans for Arlington Memorial
Cemetery.
The commission was to con-
slider at its afternoon session a
design for a monument at Apo
mattox Court House, plans for
Federal participation in the Chi
cago Fair, and a design for a
new high school at the site of
Fort Reno.
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
REGION SCOUTS
:: To ASSEMBLE

The twelfth annual assembly
OF Region No. 3 of the Boy
scouts of America. comprising
the District, Maryland, Virginia,
Delaware and Pennsylvania, will
open Friday at the Shoreham
Hotel.
George E. Hamilton, president
or the District Council of the
Bov Scouts. will welcome the
visitors at luncheon.
Raw o. Wyland, national direc-
tor of education of the Boy
scouts organization. will be a
principal speaker at an execu-
tives' council Monday.
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
| D|E,307HURT
|NSEPTEMBER

In a report submitted to Brig.
Gen. Pelham D. Glassford today,
the traffic bureau said that 307
persons were injured and II killed
in motor vehicle accidents during
September.
The report also said that 1850
persons were arrested last month
for traffic violations.
The report showed that in Sep
tember, 1881, but two persons were
killed, and that in September,
1890, only four persons were killed.
Persons charged with parking
overtime led in the number of
arrests. The report said 932 We're
arrested for that offenSe; 768 for
violating other parking regula-
tions; $50 for passing traffic Sig
mails, and 38e for violating speed
laws.
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
z DRIVERS HELD
AS TWO WOMEN
DIE IN CRASH
Inquest Tomorrow to Probe
Fatal Auto Collision
on North Capitol st.

Two women were killed and
five men were injured when an
automobile and a taxicah col
lided early today at North
Capitol and K, Streets.
Miss Catherine Caldwell, %. Of
the 24OO block of First st. N. W.,
was instantly killed and Halle
Williams. %, colored, Of the 200
block of c st. 8. W.. died shortly
afterWard at Sibley Hospital. Both
women suffered skull fractures.
Inquest Tomorrow
Acting Coroner A. Magruder
Macdonald ordered both bodies
sent to the morgue pending an
inquest at 1880 a. m, tomorrow.
Lyle Schelton, 25. attached to
the Naval Air Station at Ana
costa, driver of the car in which
Miss Caldwell was riding, and
Norman T. Hutchinson, colored,
of the 14O0 block Of New Jersey
Ave. N. W., driver of the taxi in
which the Williams woman and
five colored men were riding, were
arrested after the accident.
Attorney Frees One
Hutchinson is still being held
but Schelton was released IN Gus
today of his attorney and naval
officers pending action of the
coroner'S jury.
Police said the vehicles met In
the middle of the intersection that
had just been Sprinkled by city
water truck. Both cars were
badly damaged.
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
Farley to Address
y COnfedernteS' Sons

The Bull Run Camp Of the
Sons of the Confederate Vet
Grams will hold it's first fall din
ner meeting Saturday at 7 p.
M, with the chairman of the
Democratic national committee,
James J. Farley. as guest speaker.
The meeting will be held at the
Ann Clarendon Club.
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
DR.. Heyl to Discuss
Recent Sun Eclipse

The recent eclipse of the sun
will be discussed by DR.. Paul r.
Heyl, Bureau of Standards, next
Monday at a smoker meeting Of
the Washington chapter Of the
American Society for Steel
Treating at the Bureau Of Stand
ards.
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
LEGION MEETING

The regular meeting of the Hen
derson-Smith-E -Edmonds Post. No.
&c.. American Legion. of Rockville.
will be held tonight at o'clock
at the headquarters on Main
Street. slAAA
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
MISSION SERIES

Rev. Ralph Smith, pastor OF the
Woodside Methodist Episcopal
Church, will open a preaching
mission series at the Warner
Memorial Presbyterian Church at
Kensington tomorrow evening.
Rev. Albert Evans will preach
Thursday and Rev. Henry j.
Smith, pastor of the Petworth,
D. c., Baptist church on Friday.
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
MONDAY DOCKET LIGHT

With one of the lightest dock
cts on record, only IA cases
were disposed of by Judge J.
Chew Sheriff in Laurel Police
Court yesterday and only $88.45
collected in fines. forfeiture and
costs. Twelve of the cases were
on arrests made by Maryland
State Policeman M. H. S. Pear
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
Couples Obtain
Marlboro Licenses

Marriage licenses were issued
at Upper Marlboro yesterday to
Harry Thompson, ,38. and Louise
Beach. %, both of Berwyn, and
Guy Duley. "a. Of Croome, and
Althea Beall, 1S, Of Upper Marl-
boro,
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
ACCOUNTANTS TO MEET

Washington and Baltimore ac-
countants will meet tonight at
the Roosevelt Hotel to discuss
features of the 1892 revenue act.
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
CARD PARTY

A benefit card party for Holy
Trinity Church, in Georgetown,
will be held tomorrow night at
8 80 o'clock in the Arlington Hotel.
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
True to Type
LAWRENCE'S LETTERS
FULL RECORD OF
A MAN
By GILBERT SELDES

A THOUGH publishers publish with the intention of
making money they often take particular pride in
books which will not get the list of best sellers and
the they have of such books the happier they are
The Washington times., 1932-10-04
Rum Runners Pay Is Big
Now at ,$25 a Week

A top salary scale for rum
runners of $25 a week. and a
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-07-22
BLOWS WHISTLE TO
PROCLAIM SALES

Bruce Strowd, Ford dealer for Chap
el HILL, has rugged up a steam whistle
with which to let Chapel Hill know
when he makes a dent in the depres-
sion.
The first shrill blast from the whis-
tie mystified the community, and Cit
liens asked each other: what does
that mean?" Mr.. Strowd was prompt
with the explanation.
I'VE wanted to let people know
that times were beginning to get bet
ter, and so we decided to tell 'em with
this whistle. We blow it every time
W. sell a car; two blasts for a used
car, three blasts for a new passenger
car, and four blasts for a new truck.
Last week the whistle proclaimed
the sale of seven used cars, three new
cars, and one new truck.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-07-22
How Black raueht
Holds it's Popularity

A LAXATIVE made from highly
approved, medicinal plants yet
about the least expensive laxative
you car find: Thedford's Black
Draught.
There's no expensive container
for you to buy when you ask your
dealer for Black-D raught. And its
light weight has saved freight bills
in your favor. Black-D raught Is
right with you in economy. It
brings prompt, refreshing relief
to sufferers from constipation
troubles.
Don't put up with sick headache,
s~luggishness, gas, dizziness, bad
taste in the mouth, biliousness, coated
tongue, bad. breath, distress after
meals, when due to constipation, but
take Thedford's Black-Draught.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-07-22

they borrify me.
Thou preparest a reduction in my sal
airy and in my securities in the
presence of my enemies.
Thou anointest my income with even
more taxes while expenses over
whelm me.
Surely unemployment and poverty
shall follow me all the days of the
Hoover administration,
And l will dwell in a mortgaged house
until it ends. T. F. Brewer.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-07-22
HOME LOAN BANKS APPROVED

After one refusing it, the senate
on Tuesday passed the Hoover bill
providing for four banks with $685.
100000 capital to loan money to home
buyers and builders. Attached was the
Glass measure making $9s5,0oo,o 900
in federal bonds eligible as security
for issuance of currency. The house
had already approved the loan banks.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-07-22
THE 23RD PSALM

T. F. Brewer Gives a Modern Version
of THE Famous Scripture
Hoover is my shepherd, I am in want,
Me maketh me % lie down on park
benches.
He leadeth me beside still factories.
He disturbeth my soul.
He leadeth me in the paths of de-
s~truction for his own sake.
Yea, though l walk through the val
ley of the shadow of depression.
1 anticipate no recovery whist thou
art with me.
Thy politicians and thy diplomats.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-07-22

In other times Chapel Hill might
complain at having its peace disturb
ed by such a noise, but these days Of
gloom everybody is SC pleased to hear
of any signal of good business that
there is no threat to haul Mr.. Stxowd
into court for maintaining a nuisance.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-07-22

young man was the least to blame.
Mrs. Hallett- Van Horn refused to
see her son. He went back to his stu
dies mafveling at the curious trick life
had played. How was he to know that
things could be so serious? =
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-07-22
s'AH Deaths from So-Called Natural Causes are
Merely the End-Point of Progressive Acid
Saturation" Says WeIl-Known Authority

Most Stomach Disorders, Indigestion, Gas, Bloat-
ing, Heartburn, Headaches, Constipation, Bilious
ness, Nervousness, Rheumatism, Sleeplessness,
Loss of Strength and Vigor Are Caused by a
Lack of Some Essential Mineral Element and a
Deficiency of Vitamins $3.50 l+
g" In the light of recent scientific discoveries. leading Physicians
and Health authorities agree that the human race could be Prac-
tcauy free from most ailments. and could live to q ripe old age
if the system could be regularly supplied with a sufficient quantity
of the essential Minerals and Vitamins.
DEFICIENCY IN MODERN FOODS
The process Of refining modern foods; bleaching OF flour. rice.
sugar, etc; together with improper cooking takes out of our foods
the very things that God intended we should have.
AciDlTY TEARS DOWN HEALTH
As the Mineral content Of the body is lowered. slowly but
surely the acid content Of the system is increased until 1t finally
ton cannot perform their natural functions. Our powers Of
resistance are lowered. Disease germs creep into the blood. The
system becomes clogged with impurities. Various aches and
pains appear, and before we realize what is taking place. W . r
on the very verge Of q physical breakdown.
SCIENCE PERFEcTs NEW FORMULA
Fortunately for humanity. science has found a way to pre-
vent most Of these conditions. After years of careful research
and experimentation. = new and remarkable formula has been
perfected: This preparation. known as LEES MINERAL
essential Mineral Elements of the human body combined with
in the nature Of a FOOD vITAI1zER. By supplying. the sys-
TEN with the necessary Minerals and Vitamins, it aids nature
in quickly balancing the Mineral content Of the body 70 that
good health naturally follows.
The Washington times., 1932-07-21
o Outof-Town Real Estate
Rentals
Board and Rooms

IS Board and Rooms
"a DINNER for 75c Hotel Grafton Din.
ing Room. ll39 Connecticut Ave. N. w.
G ST n. E.. 638-Top floor: Ink: other
rms, 81 and up board optional.
c ST. S. E, 11O3, APT. 4--Single and
double rms. $3.50; with board, $7.5O.
Call after p. m. Att. 1861.
K ST. NV. eO4--single and double rms.
excellent board $S and SO MEt. s247
double good meals So { Ss so MB B076
KALORAMA RID. - Quiet and restful:
twin beds p'ch. wholeso'e meals co O112
MASS. AVE. n. w.. 923-select frt, 4
windows. suit. 8; also single. central 10.
cation: good eats: reas.; tour MEL: a37S
I'd ST. s. E, 22O-Large front room. twin
beds, South. cooking: men only.
18th ST l01O-Nicely fur.
single & double rms. delicious meals:
convenient to downtown MET. 1888.
ROOM and board, $40 week. Apply New
Amsterdam Hotel Dining Room. 14th
and Fairmont N. W.
76 Suburban Rooms for Rent
CLARENDON. 1908 wilson Blvd:-Single
rrn.; dou. rn1., twin beds: prvt, laVatory.
bus stop at door: meals optional Clar. 615
76-A Country Board
QUIET home, good board, children. So;
adults. $40. Phone WEst River 6-R.
The Washington times., 1932-07-21
Automobiles for Sale
CHRYSLER

Cheap Transportation
Ford T Coupe ..............$ 20
Ford T Sedan ............. Is
Dodge Touring ............. so
Essex '27 Coach ........... 95
Whippett '28 Sedan ........ 95
Chrysler So Sedan .......... 65
Ford '29 Coupe ............. 1875
Willys 6 Sedan ............. 95
Packard '26 Sedan ......... 145
Nash '28 Cabriolet .......... 165
MANY OTHERS
III. B. Leary Jr. & Bros.
1891 14TH ST. N. W.
The Washington times., 1932-07-21
Employment

40 Situations Wanted-MaIe
CARETAKER, exp aged 55. desires steady
work. ]. Stettinger, Hyattsyille 619-W.
REFINED young man wants work, handy
with cars Has operators permit. Will
consider anything. Call MET. 1858.
The Washington times., 1932-07-21
NASH

NASH. 1899 Sedan driven less than 1000
miles. Save $500. Nash Orr Motor
1898 14th N. W
The Washington times., 1932-07-21
Business Opportunities

FOB RENT-FulIy equipped lunch room.
people. l745 L St. N W.
GOOD shoemaker can make good in North
Beach, Md. No opposition within 30
1niles. Good location. Apply 237 Rhode
leland Ave. N. W. Phone North 0S40.
HOTEL, IS rooms in heart of city. Rent
S7S monthly; heat furnished. Will take
az In trade and small down payment.
inquire. 432 10th St. n. W.
LUNCH ROOM AND DELICATESSEN
Nicely equipped, good location. will
Ssal at sacrifice. Call Georgia p793.
LUNCH ROOM FOR SALE; Busy PLACE.
1912 l4TH ST. N. W.
1S0RTH CAPITOL I7O3-Store. like new,
with rooms porch; reasonable rent.
Key i7Ol North Capitol. North e293.
The Washington times., 1932-07-21
Business Opportunities

RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. sell reason
ably, cash or terms centrally located
rooming houses. Phone owner MET. 06O2.
The Washington times., 1932-07-21
FURNISHED Ro HouNeng iOegeS Near Columbia Rd &1OWek
Automobiles
LINCOLN

LINCOLN Club Sedan, late model. custom
body by Le Baron: well tenders, trunk
rack. will make attractive proposition
and take another car in trade, 81 $50. Mr..
Marston, North 1868 or District 1855.
Evening star., 1932-05-26
u, S. TO BAR ALIENS
AS RADIO OPERATORS
Action Effective July l Seeks to
Eliminate Unemployment Among
U. S. Citizens.

Aliens will no longer be permitted to
Director W. D. Terrell Of the Com
merce Department Radio Division an
nounced today.
The regulation permitting the issu-
ancc of licenses to aliens to operate
wireless equipment, Director Terrell
said, has been amended by an act OF
Congress, which was signed by Presi-
dent Hoover a few days ago
This congressional action, Mr.. Ter
rell said, is aimed at fCrestalling unem-
ployment conditions among radio oper-
ators. The division estimated today
that many of the 5000 licensed radio
operators in the United States were
jobless.
In order to meet new developments
other changes in the regulations COW
ering the issuance of licenses are to
become effective July l, according to
the director.
What formerly were called com
mercial' licenses will after July be
known as radiote.egraph operator
licenses. The aeronautics. broadcast
and radiophone classes will be discon-
tinued and their places will be taken
by radiotelegraph first. second and
third class licenses, Mr.. Terrell said.
After July l amateur radio stations
may be operated only by persons hold
ing amateur licenses. Heretofore, the
director explained. holders of CONNER
cial class licenses were allowed to oper-
ate such stations, but the difference
between the gtfrequency amateur
stations and the ordinary commercial
station is so great that it Is now con-
s;dered desirable that the operator of
the former class station pass an exam
ination upon the equipment he is
obliged to operate.
Evening star., 1932-05-26
HAMLET IS NAMED
COAST GUARD HEAD
Commander Nominated by
Hoover Has Honorable
Record of Service.

Capt. Harry G. Hamlet, who was
nominated yesterday by Presiaent Hoo
yer to be commandant OF the United
States Coast Guard, has had a highly
meritorious and honorable service for
a period extending over SO years on
practically all stations of the Coast
Guard and in European waters during
the World War. his record shows.
He carries the traditions OF the Coast
Guard not only by his personal expert.
ence, but also by reason of the fact
that he comes from Coast Guard FAM
lily. his father being Capt. Oscar C..
Hamlet of the former Revenue Cutter
Service. predecessor Of the Coast Guard
Born at Eastport. Me, August 27
1874, Capt. Hamlet graduated from
Dorchester. Mass, High School and was
appointed cadet from the State of
Massachusetts, in 1894. He was one of
the first officers of the Coast Guard to
be assigned to the Naval War College
at Newport. R. l., for the war college
course. in 1900.
When the United States entered the
World War he was assigned to the
3rd Naval District, subsequently ioined
the United States naval forces at Brest.
Franco, and assuming command of the
u. S. s. Marietta, he directed the res
cue on the morning of April %, 1919.
off the coast of France Of the crew
from the U. S. S. James, which was
sinking in heavy gale. For this he
received from the Treasury the Con-
gresSional Gold Life-Saving Medal of
Honor and from the Secretary of the
Navy a special commendation entstling
him to wear the silver star upon his
service ribbon.
Capt. Hamlet's service included also
at various times tours of duty on the
Bear in Arctic waters; at headquar-
ters here, where he was personnel offi-
Ger and in charge of ship operations;
on the cutter Mojave at Hawaii. the
Orient and Phihpp mes. and at the
Philadelphia Navy Yard. where he
superintended the reconditioning. out
fitting and commissioning of the 20
destroyers turned over to the Coast
Guard from the Navy. He was pro-
NOTED to the rank of captain in 1926,
and in 1928 took his present post as
superintendent of the Coast Guard
Academy at New London Conn. He
married Miss Francel Hast 'ngs of Port
Townsend, Wash. and they have one
daughter. Miss Jean H. Hamlet.
Evening star., 1932-05-26
INSANE MAN KILLS
GIRL, S[ASHES TWO
Knife -WieIder Attacks School
Children After Getting Call
to "KiII a Million"
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, May ga knife
wielder who called himself Mystery
Jake" turned on a crowd of school chill
dren today, stsbbing one girl to death
and perhaps fatally injured two more.
He was captured few moments later
by Patrolman Charles Mischely ON
school traffic duty nearby as hundreds
of persons on their way, to work gath
cred and threatened mob action.
The man incoherently muttered that
he had a call to kill millions" and
called on the patrolman to kill me, kill
me. have not killed enough"
The dead girl was Rose Marie Parker
g. The critically injured were Lena De
Sand. y, and Elaine Mackin. 8. They
were on their way to st. Cecilia S School
at East One Hundred and Fifty-h first
street and KinSman road, near where
the attack occurred.
The man, who gave his name as Jake
Gordon, 40, suddenly plunged into a
group Of children. branoishing a knife.
and without warning slashed the throat
Of the Parker girl, witnesses said Then
and cut them about the throat
Screams Of the children attracted
Patrolman Mischely. who pulled his gun
and caught the man In the middle Of
the street. The aSsailant submitted
without further violence
Police said the man talked insanely
and boaSted that he was Mystery
Jake" with some illusion that he was
to kill children He told them he had
not spoken to any one for a year and a
half.
Israel Vangar, with whom he lived
said
He left his room in a particularly
good frame Of mind this morning. He
laughed and joked with me- He has
been little moody lately, but other
wise he seemed to be perfectly normal" ="
Gordon wore neither hat nor coat He
first went to barber shop, where he
joked with the proprietor and Gus
toners. and then went about his grue-
some mission"
He said he had been fighting that
order to kill children for two years
This morning l couldn't resist it any
longer 1 killed them-but didn't kill
enough"
Shouts Of lynch him" went up from
the crowd after the killer was captured,