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Evening star., 1932-02-29
F|LKOWSK| FACES
CLEVELAND TRIAL
Public Enemy No. | Released
by New York to Expedite
Prosecution.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, February 29--Shackled
to Cleveland detective, Joseph Fill
kowski, Clevelands public enemy No. l,
was arraigned today for the formal dis
missal of robbery charge against him
SO he might be returned to Cleveland to
answer murder indictment
Handcuffed to Lieut. Cleckner OF
Cleveland, Fflkowski was hustled out a
side door of the Jefferson Market Court
Building after the formality was fin
1shed and taken for brief questioning to
the district attorneys Office.
From there he was scheduled to be
taken by automobile to Newark, N. j.,
to start by airplane for Cleveland at
1915 o'clock.
Filkowski was arrested last Wednes-
day by New York and Cleveland detec-
tives and subsequently was indicted IN
Cleveland for the murder of a hold-up
victim there.
He was indicted here as the robber OF
a clothing store. but it was decided to
give Cleveland the priority on the more
serious charge.
Mrs Mary Keck. also of Cleveland,
was arrested as the result of a clue
found on Filkowski. In the apartment
where police said she had been living
with him detectives found a shotgun,
two pistols and about S65.000 worth OF
jewelry. She is to be arraigned tomor-
row in Long Island City. The jewelry
was identified as part of the loot stolen
in recent jeWelry store robbery here.
Evening star., 1932-02-29
H. G. GODDARD DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Former Employe of W. B. Moses
& Sons Succumbs at the
Age of II.

H. Goldsborough Goddard, II, life
long resident of Washington and for
mer employe of the w. B. Moses &
Sons Co., died here yesterday after a
three-year illness. He had been i'll
since an accident which forced his re-
tirement from business.
Mr.. Goddard was the son of the late
Andrew and Maria Goldsborough God
dard. When 20 he entered the Moses
company and remained there more
than 40 years, during which time he
rose to the post of assistant manager
In recent years he made his home at
the Portner Apartments.
Surviving are his widow, Estelle C.
Goddard, and sister, Miss Mary l..
Goddard
Funeral services will be held at
the w. w. Chambers funeral home
Wednesday at $50 am, followed by
mass at st. Matthews Church. Burial
will be in Congressional Cemetery.
Evening star., 1932-02-29
WOMAN OF 80 MARKS
TWENTIETH BIRTHDAY
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md, February 90
Mrs. T. J. Wilcox, mother of Mrs U. S.
A. Heavener of this place, is 80 years
old today, but because of having been
born in a leap year 1t is only her
goth birthday anniversary. She was
given a surprise tea yesterday aft
ernoon at the Memorial Methodist Epis-
copal Church parsonage. on Wine ave-
nue., where she makes her home with
her daughter and son-in-law, Rev. Mr..
Heavener.
Members of the Ladies' Aid of the
Church and friends frcm Kensington,
Md, and Baltimore, where she was born
and reared, were among those attend
ing. Flowers were given Mrs. Wilcox,
along with a gold piece presented by
Mrs. George Bassford, president of the
Ladies' Aid.
Today she is the guest of another
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Hormes, at Ca
louisville, Md, who will entertain at a
reception for her.
Evening star., 1932-02-29
500 Of LAYMEN'S
LEAGUE At MASS
Breakfast at MayfloWer Pre-
cedeS-Archbishop Cur
ley Speaks.

More than 800 members of the
League of Laymen's Retreats, Wash
ington section, yesterday attended
breakfast at the Mayflower Hotel and
mass at ST. Matthews Catholic Church.
Most Rev. Michael ]. Curley, arch
bishop of Baltimore, spoke at the mass.
He commended the retreat movement
for its good influence on the lives of
members. The archbishop urged the
members to take every advantage Of
the retreat. He predicted the organiZa-
ton would WELD great influence in the
future.
Three Assisted at Mass.
Assisting Archbishop Curley in cele-
bration of the mass were Mgr. Edward
L. Buckley, Rev. Eugene De L. McDon-
nell, S. j.. superior at Manresa Retreat,
Md. and Rev. Ferdinand Schoberg, S.
j., of ManreSa Retreat Music was pro-
vided by Prof. Nation Boyce, choir
master and organist of st. Matthews
Church. Patrick j. Haltigan led the
laymen in prayer.
Right Rev. Mgr. Eugene j. Connolly
of st. Peters Church. spiritual director
of the Washington section, Baltimore
Archdiocesan Union Of Holy Name So
cieties. was the principal speaker at the
breakfast. He said the retreat move
ment would uplift and improve the
existence of the individual laymen.
Movement Is Praised.
The movement also was praised by
Rev. Justin McManus, o. P, prior at
Dominican House of Studies, Catholic
University; Father Mcdonnell and
Father Schoberg. Rosa F. Downing,
retreat president, presided.
Visitors were present from Hagers-
town. Md; Baltimore, Norfolk, va, and
New York City.
Evening star., 1932-02-29
BODY OF H. O. SKINNER
TO BE BROUGHT HERE

Arrangements were being made today
to bring to Washington the body of
Henry o. Skinner, 21-year-old former
soldier. who was killed Saturday at
Greenfield, Ind, while hitch-hiking his
way here.
Skinner, whose home was in the 1900
block of Harvard street, was the son OF
Percy H. Skinner, formerly writer for
the Washington Times. The youth was
fatally injured when the automobile of
Harold Bray of Indianapolis, in which
he was riding, struck stalled truck on
the highway near Greenfield. Bray was
seriously hurt in the collision.
Young Skinner had recently been dis
charged from the Army at Kelly Field,
Tex, at the expiration of his enlist
ment, according to his father. He
started home in his own automobile, the
elder Skinner said, but when the car
broke down after travelling over num-
Der of flooded roads, the former soldier
took to hitch-hiking.
Evening star., 1932-02-29
SEVEN LEAP YEAR BABIES"
BORN IN CAPITAL HOSPITALS
Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. hewitt Gessford
First February % Arrival-Righ hts of
Women to Propose Explained.

A matter of less than three hours
today deprived three of the Districts
newborn infants of the right to more
than one birthday in four years. and
as the stork's activities hereabouts pro-
gressed, four more we're added to the
growing list of leap year babies" be-
fore noon.
survey Of Washington's hospitals
revealed that the first baby born on
February % was the little girl of Mr..
and Mrs. hewitt Gessford of 1908 Perry
street, Mount Rainier. who was clocked
as having arrived at 2:05 am. in Sibley
Hospital
Three minutes later Mr.. and Mrs.
Kenneth Woolsender of 1875 Bay street
southeast became the proud parents Of
baby boy, born at the same institu-
ton.
The stork appeared to have concen-
trated more or less on Sibley Hospital,
total of four being born there up to
shortly before noon. The others were
girl born to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Berger of 1880 Lincoln road northeast
at ABS am. and a girl born to Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond CARRIER of 1916
Irving street at 9:20 o'clock.
Three Others Born.
At 2:40 am. Mr.. and Mrs. Eldred
Dickinson of 2849 Twenty-ninth street
became the parents of a little girl,
born in Garfield Hospital. Others
brought by the Stork on this extra
"leap-year day" were boy born to Mr..
and Mrs. Charles P. Maloney of 3710
Military road at Providence Hospital,
and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. William
Jackson, colored, of 345 K street south
west, born at Gallinger Hospital.
It's simple matter, the scientists
say, to find a reason for the coming OF
leap year once in four, giving to Feb
extra day should give women the right
to take the initiative in proposing
matrimony during all of the 366 days
is quite another problem.
Where did the custom originator"
Charles Frederick Marvin, chief Of the
Weather Bureau, was asked.
That" he smiled genially, SIS bit
out of my line"
cycIopaedias are equally uninformative,
but as early as 1882 there was Scotch
law recognizing and legalizing woman's
perogative.
1t was explicit, asserting that in
"Lepe yeres ye mayden ladye of both
highe and lowe estait shall hae liberte
to bespoke ye man she likes, albeit he
refuses to take her to be his lawful
wyfe, he shall be mulcted in ye sum
ane poundes, or less as his estait may
be-"
The single male was given a wee
loophole, however the statute contin-
uing that except and avis yet he can
Evening star., 1932-02-29

In European history there are two
distinct periods known as the hundred
years wars.
Evening star., 1932-02-29
HONOLULU STIRRED
BY NEW ASSAULT.
Wife of Enlisted Man in U. S.
Navy Is Attacked and
Another Terrorized.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HONOLULU, February 29.-Tense
excitement, which gripped Honolulu ir
recent months because Of attacks upon
women and an attendant lynching, was
revived today by an assault upon the
wife of an enlisted man of the United
States Navy.
The victim, Mrs Kethleen Hope, wife
of John H. Hope machinist on the
submarine S-28, now en- route to San
Diego, Calf, was the second naval wife
assaulted here in recent months.
Her attacker, who she thought was
japanese, entered her home with a
pistol Saturday night, bound, gagged
and assaulted her. and then calmly
helped himself to cigars on a table.
Before he left he threatened to re-
turn and get her" if she reported the
crime to police. Mrs. Hope caught but
a single glimpse of her assailant's face
when his mask slipped off.
He also terrorized Mrs. D. w. Curry
wife of another enlisted man on sub
marine duty, in an adjoining home
Neither of the women possessed tele-
phone.
The attack brought renewal Of charges
that local authorities could not cope
with the situation and a plea that the
Federal Government intervene.
Evening star., 1932-02-29
SEAbURy DECLARES
CRITICS RIDICULOUS
Cincinnati Speech Only for
Furthering Probe, He Says,
Returning East.
By the Associated Press.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, February 20
Judge Samuel Seabury, chief counsel
of the Hofstadter Legislative Commit
tee, investigating conditions in New
York City, left here for New York late
yesterday, declining to enlarge upon his
39-word statement denying any other
purpose in speaking here than to fur
ther the objects of the committee in
vestigation.
The speculation which arose in New
York after Judge Seabury flung ver-
bal assault at Tammany Hall appeared
to have had no effect upon him.
My speech here" he said. was
solely in furtherance of the objects of
the committee conducting the New
York investigation. I shall be very
glad if it has that effect 1t is quite
ridiculous to attribute any other pur-
pose to it."
Judge Seabury consented to make
his brief statement only after being
informed New York newspapers had
read into his speech belief he was
seeking the Democratic presidential
nomination for himself, and that he
sought to interfere with the aspirations
of Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt OF New
York.
Motive Under Suspicion.
Leaders in the charter group here
were of the opinion Judge Seabury came
to the Middle West to make his speech
to draw the attention of the Nation to
the working of Tammany Hall, which
he criticized severely in his address be-
fore the charter victory dinner here
Friday night
A number of the Cincinnati charter
leaders further said they believed in
ferential references to political leaders
in New York were made by Judge Sea-
bury with the sole purpose of trying to
get action from them locking toward
the cleanup the judge said was i'm
perative.
Leaders in the city manager govern
ment here explained they believed
Judge Seabury'S move in coming out
here served to focus the attention OF
the Nation upon the New York lnvest1-
CATION, whereas a similar talk in the
East would not have attracted such
wide attention. The speech was the
first Judge Seabury has made since the
investigation was begun.
He said he came here because of his
keen interest in the city charter form
of government and hoped the same
plan, in a modified form, might be in
troduced in New York, as an aftermath
of the investigation.
Doubts Office Seeking.
One who is high in the charter group
here said he was inclined to minimize
the reports Judge Seabury was seeking
political Office.
Judge and Mrs. Seabury spent today
with Mayor Russell Wilson of Cincin-
natl He took back with him first
hand information on the way the char
ter government operates here.
A small council of nine members,
elected at large and employing city
manager to carry out their program,
the plan in effect here, hardly would
be adaptable to New York, without
notifications, Seabury said.
He said, however, Cincinnati's gov
eminent had accomplished wonders in
cleaning up political graft and giving
the city an efficient, economical ad
ninistration,' under the charter group,
and believed it could do as much for
New York
Evening star., 1932-02-29

make it appeare that he be betrothit
ane ither woman he then shall be free"
If further precedents are needed.
there was a similar French law passed
soon afterwarG
Now for the simple" explanation of
why February 90 comes every four years
or almost every four years.
"As you know" Marvin said, "Meton
introduced the lunar cycle of 19 years
into Athens, making 235 mean lunations
equivalent to 19 solar years of about
36514 days each, of 6,94O days. An able
man. Meton.
Now an embolismic or intercalary
month-you don't quite grasp that?
We'll, suffice to say that Caesar found
the calendar and the equinox good bit
out Of line. The equinox as everybody
is undoubtedly aware. is the time when
the suns center in crossing the equator
comedies with either of the equinoctiaI
points.
One Leap Year Too Many.
with the help of Egyptian astron-
omers, he did quite bit to remedy the
situation, but still the new calendar
had about one Leap year too many in
1913 years.
AT the great Council of Nicea in 1882
the Gregorian calendar was evolved. 1t
made some needed changes, but there is
still a slight error, and so we leave out
one Leap year every 100 years, save
every fourth 100 years. Those CEN
turies not divisible by four are not Leap
years.
Does that give you what you wish
to know? Quite simple, really. You're
welcome. You're welcome
Evening star., 1932-02-29
GIRL, IA, IS KILLED
ACCIDENTALLY BY GUN
Brother and Cousin Were Examin.
ing Rifle at Mount Airy
Home.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MOUNT AIRY, Md, February %
Funeral services for Margaret May
War1eld, 14year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James w. Warfeld, Lisbon,
Howard County, who was accidentally
shot Saturday afternoon with a bullet
from a small caliber rife in the hands
of her brother and cousin, will be
held at Pleasant Hill Church, Mon
rovia, Frederick County, tomorrow
morning at IL o'clock The service
will be conducted by Rev. Ellis Wag-
oner. pastor of Pleasant Hill Church
of the Brethren.
According to Magistrate F. E. Smith,
Lisbon, who conducted an investiga-
ton, Edwin Warfield, Is, brother of
the girl, and Walter Warfield, II, her
cousin, were examining partly dis
mantled rife when it was accidentally
discharged The bullet grazed the
girls heart causing instant death.
Pallbearers will include her class
mates, Roland Mullinix, Benjamin
Slagle, Rodger Sanner, Edwin Justice,
Arthur Gillis and Gerald Deurr.
Evening star., 1932-02-29

Three peace societies were organized
in the United States in the year 1915.
each entirely unknown to each other
Evening star., 1932-02-29
LEAP YEAR BABIES BORN
Three in Alexandria Hospital Are
Reported Doing Fine.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va, February 20
Three future citizens of this city will
have birthdays but once every four
years because of the fact that they
were born today at the Alexandria Hos
pital.
The Leap Year babies and their
mothers were all reported to be doing
fine by authorities at the hospital. The
babies will have no birthdays until
February 29, 1886
Evening star., 1932-02-29
Catches CoughonT Train
Better by Next Station

James was on a trip to Canada
with me. He caught cold on a train
platform. We got some Smith
Brothers Cough Syrup and gave it
to him. In about two hours there
wasn't a sign of a cough left. My
boy was smiling again quite re-
covered" Mrs. K. V. Badman,
1851 Monroe Street, Toledo, Ohio.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

The creature pulled him suddenly forward so that
he lost his balance and rolled upon the pris-
oner. An instant later Tarzan upon his breast.
The warrior struggled to release himsef-struggled
to withdraw his knife, but Tarzan found it before
him. The Waz-don's tail leaped to the others
throat encrcling it-he too could choke, but his
own knife in the hands Of his antagonist, severed
the sineWy member close to its root.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

1878 L ST. N.W.-Bright, cheerful, warm
rooms; redecorated; homelike; excellent maid
service $6-S7 Ink, S7-S7.50 weekly.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

MT. PLEASANT, 1901 18th ST., cor. Lamont
Cheerful south front room, windows; ad-
joinS hath. S25 Col 0f43
Evening star., 1932-01-07
RooMs-FURNTSHED.

2I6 z ST. NV rooms, kItchenette, porch;
lst floor front; all conveniences; $40 weekly.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

1929 Studebaker Comdr. Sedan.
In the prime of condition through
out taken in from an Army ofhcer
who was transferred from the city
He has asked US to sell the car. This
Gar is priced below our own stock
at S475.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

r. L. TAYLOR MOTOR CO.,
USED CAR DEPT,
1885 l4th St. 1901 l4th St.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

The waz-don's struggles became weaker and mo-
ment later he was dead. Tarzan to his feet and
placed one foot upon the breast of his dead foe.
How the urge seized him to forth the victory
cry of the great apes! But he dared not He dis
covered his rope had not been removed. All his
did not know they had superstitious fear of the
weapons of captured enemy, and so had not
touched them.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

STONELEIGN COURT-Desirable room Tor
gentleman. Call manager, National 2266.
MASS, AVE, near Dupont Circle-Attractiv
rooms new furniture twin BEDS for women;
semi-private bath; also single room Decatur
Evening star., 1932-01-07
CHRYSLER
USED CAR DEPT.
GUARANTEED
80
DAYS"

1881 Ford Victoria.
Inst like new Run very little;
Former Former owner going abroad. A FTssil FTesl
value for some one e......'.'.''..S4io
1929 Chrysler Is Sedan.
Finished in beautiitgl shade had Of ma Hs-
room. New tires Whg hSsn not mi ePnSsoes ePISs !
pufchose @ This price is very fair $575
1880 Ford Sedan.
Maroon nnish. new tire and me- me-
chanicaliy o. K Seat covers ta9ntd0 antd
other extras, S''o
1881 Pontiac Coupe.
Hss h bsd Fesi the Yatus best /" Of care and the
price is more than fair. .s525
1890 Hup 6 Sport Sedan.
This Is zeal s ySlus 9,.e in 3nesfs ssfd Sitb saT
met metal tire covers. Priced low ,ts99EE s9E
quick sale. ''.'.'''''''' '''0'0
OTHERS.
1881 Plymouth Sedan: 80. $485
1880 Ford 6 w. w. Cab.... $50
1881 Studebaker 6 Road. $50
1881 Chrysler g Sedan. 80. z95
1881 Chrysler 8 Coupe. l,O2O
1929 Pontiac Coach. 3I5
1880 Chrysler 70 Coupe -. $50
H. B. LEARY, JR., & BROS,
1928 l4th St. NV.
n. o826.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

CHEVROLET COACH, I93O-In excellent con-
dtion; low mileage wire wheels, fully equip
ped beautiful dark blue Duco finish, almost
like new: can give liberal terms and accept
low-priced car in trade. Mr.. Cox, Georgia
32eI
Evening star., 1932-01-07

372I VAN NESS ST. NV, near Bureau
Standards new. modern home; nicely fur
nished; master bed room with windows,
southern exposure, cedar closet. Cleveland
1881. Garage available.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

CHRYSLER 1928 TWO-PASSENGER COUPE,
with rumble seat. good tires, 4,wheel brakes
1880 Conn. ave. NV. Open evenings. Decs-
Evening star., 1932-01-07

CHRYsLER 1880 SPORT ROADSTER, MOD
eli 77-New tires. perfect condition, original
paint; S675. 426 9th ST. NV, Met. 1885,
after % m, Adams 1898
Evening star., 1932-01-07

He saw the prisoners position was changed The
warrior came closer and bent down. The wrist
bonds seemed very loose. He extended MS nhgers
to examine them. Instantly, the two HANDS Ieapeo
from their bonds-one to seize his own wrist the
other his throat. So unexpected the catlke attack
that the hairy warrior had not even time to cry
out before steel fingers senced him.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

ESSEX 1923 SPORT ROADSTER, with rum
Bile seat; tires practically new: motor Just
reconditioned by an expert Essex service
man; S255 Warfeld Motor Co., 1880 Conn.,
ave. NV. Open evenings Decatur BIO.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

1915 FAIRMONT-Large, attractive, front
rm, So exp, twin beds; also single; inst.
hot water; unlimited phone. Col 4502.
1918 KALORAMA RD. NV. Apt. 32-Attrac-
tive bed room, in apartment of adults two).
Evening star., 1932-01-07

FORD 1880 SPORT ROADsTER-Red wire
wheels, with spare mounted on side; trunk
rack on rear; excellent appearance and me-
chanical condition; S3l5. Warheld Motor
Co. ll30 Conn. ave. NV Open evenings.
Decatur 3ll0
Evening star., 1932-01-07

ESSEX 4-DOOR SEDAN, late 1880; beautiful
condition; practically new; dark green finish;
fitled: sacrifice. G29O. Shepherd 22l8.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

Il2l 18th ST. NW.-Lovely double room.
with tiled kitchen: redecorated; homelike;
maid service: SO weekly.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

CHEVROLET 1923 COUPE-Dark blue Just
been overhauled; will guarantee. Only S245,
on terms. Donohoe Chevrolet, Inc, 1920 NJ
st NV Dec 6300
Evening star., 1932-01-07

DODGE 1881 CONVERTIBLE COUPE-Driven
1000 miles; like new; S575i terms; neW-car
guarantee See Mr.. Barnes. 1923 18th St
Evening star., 1932-01-07

and appearance like new; $500 new-Car
guarantee; terms. See Mr.. Barnes, 1929 l4th
st. Decatur 23q0.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

CHEW. COUPE. 1928 - Sacrifice, ss5; new
tires; perfect condition throughout. Adams
lQ02-J 1920 Harvard n W, Apt. /.
Evening star., 1932-01-07
.RSkhSos

Half opening one eve, Tarzan watched his guard
The warrior stood at the cave entrance, LOOKING
out his back turned toward the prisoner. Ine ape
man tested the bonds securing his wrists lney
seemed none too stout and they had tied his hanos
in front Of him Sure evidence that these creatures
raised his wrists and soon his strong teeth began
work upon them. The last knot had been looseneo
when the guard turned to look at the prisoner.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

l409 NEWTON ST.-Large. attractive room;
private family: no radio; gentleman. Col.
7S4S-W
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wire wheels mounted on each side. This car
is fully equipped; has been used about one
month. Owing to financial difficulties, owner
will sacrifice; t565, on terms Your chance
to get a real bargain. Mr.. Roper Donohoe
Chevrolet, Inc. 1920 NJ st. NV. Dec. $500
W is For sa5S G9ACA 12s ssRoT ss6 5 nT fasf Ms
Evening star., 1932-01-07

l4lO PARKWOOD PL. NW.-Pleasant corner
room, semi-private bath, unlimited phone;
Nrit 70 mill
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1904 r ST NW-Waiking distance down.
town; large double room. $21 month; home
house
Evening star., 1932-01-07

CHEVROLET COACH, de luxe, 1881; brand
new, never used; only. two on hand one
bumpers well tenders. two spare tires. etc.
An opportunity TO obtain a brand-new car at
a substantial saving. Small down payment,
balance easy installments over a period OF
is months; trades considered. owens Motor
"a
Evening star., 1932-01-07

1850 RANDOLPH ST. N.W.-Large front
ROOM opens into bath; home Of adults; IS
weekly. Adams 1925.
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507 H ST. NW.-Rooms, light housekeeping:
running water; ami. So, $3.50 week; clean,
quiet adults; desirable location.
1913 NORTH CAPITOL Sta light house,
keeping. furnished rooms; $50 month. De-
catur 1895.
Evening star., 1932-01-07

1896 18th ST NW-Cozy. warm, 1-room
apt, light housekeep.; steam heat, gas, cleo,
silver, dishes. linens; very homelike; $3.50.