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Evening star., 1934-12-19
WEALTHY CHICAGO
WOMAN VAN|SHES
Mrs. J. H. Schaffner Hunted
Near California Home.
Left ThinIy Clad.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
CARMEL, Calf, December 19.-The
rugged country and beaches around
Carmel were searched today for Mrs
Eliot Boke Schaffner. 39-year-old
member of the wealthy clothing
family.
Apparently clad in night gown, bed
room slippers and fur coat, she dis
appeared between midnight and dawn
yesterday from her isolated home on
the southern tip Of this artists village.
Released Monday from Monterey
Hospital, where she was taken 10 days
ago for a rest, fears we're felt Mrs.
Schaffner may have wandered into the
ocean surf or Carmel River.
After q day Of secret search by the
village police, bloodhounds were
brought here in the night to Join the
hunt.
Husband Flies West
Her husband, Joseph H. Schaffner, q
director Of Hart, Schaffner & Marx,
was flying to Carmel from Chicago
The socially prominent couple divided
their time between New York, Chicago
Carmel and San Francisco, 135 miles
north Of here. They were married
in 1927.
Her sister, Mrs. Marion Todd of San
Francisco, early this morning reached
Carmel.
Like attendants at the hospital
where Mrs. Schaffner was recently
confined, Mrs. Todd refused to discuss
her sisters illness.
Mrs. Schaffner's disappearance was
discovered yesterday morning when a
maid brought breakfast to her room.
A careful check disclosed the missing
woman stopped only long enough to
put on slippers and a fur coat.
She may easily have wandered down
Evening star., 1934-12-19

cumulated enough potassium cyanide
TO poison every man and woman II
this district" as expressed by defense
counsel yesterday In bolstering his in.
sanity contention.
Bell had obtained the poison through
q young employe who bought II
upon Bells assurance that he was kill.
ing rats. At least two of the poison,
were unobtainable in Fredericksburg
and had to be ordered by the drug
store. Meanwhile, Bell was studying
the effects Of various poisons.
Reading Medical Book.
One Of the nurses found him read
ing a medical book, which was opened
at q page devoted to conium, or the
hemlock extract which killed the
Greek philosopher Socrates. A young
chemist who came to Bells home to
call on Miss Irma Bell told how the
accused talked of poisoning crows
The chemist said Bell asked how best
to poison crows and was told that
potassium cyanide would do the job
quickly.
The defense assumed all this evil
dence to be true in its hypothetical
question and asked their alienist:
Gould q man with this history
be sane?" -.
The defense alienist was emphat-
ically Of the opinion that Bell was
insane, and in this he was fatty con-
tradicted by Commonwealth ex-
pert-Dr. j. S. de Jarnette, superin-
tendent Of the Western Hospital at
Staunton. These two alienists, DR..
Tucker and DR.. de Jarnette, have fire.
quently taken opposing sides IN
famous Virginia trials. AS on former
occasions, they were unable to agree
in this case.
DR.. de Jarnette was asked the same
hypothetical question prepared by the
defense and submitted to DR.. Tucker
Assuming all these things to be
true" DR.. de Jarnette was asked, sis
this man sane or insane?"
DR.. de Jarnette replied he was
convinced of Bells sanity. He ad-
mitted, however, he had made no
physical examination of the accused
Testimony Of the mental and bodily
disintegration Of Bell was submitted
by the defense. It was said that after
Bell underwent q thyroid operation
three years ago he became irrespons-
ible and a victim Of frequent mental
lapses.
Business Judgment Sound.
Acting Commonwealth Attorney
Albert v. Bryan sought to controvert
this claim by introducing testimony to
show Bell could still negotiate loans
at his bank. Bells business Judgment
was sound. Bryan contended, and he
still enjoyed the respect and conf
dence Of the community in which he
had lived for IS years.
Mrs. McMullin was only briefly
questioned. although her testimony
was the sensation Of the trial. She
told the jury she knew Bell and had
received money from him. 1t also
was brought out she was at Buckroe
Beach, Va, at a time when Bell was
seeking to employ a private detective
to shadow a woman at this resort.
The State offered evidence that Bell
paid $705 on an automobile purchased
by Mrs. McMullin. It was also shown
that Mrs. McMullin had charged $50
worth Of clothing and household fur
nishings to Bell at q Richmond dry
goods store.
Evening star., 1934-12-19

to the rocky, precipitous beach where
Carmel artists frequently paint white
capped beach scenes or expresses
twisted half out Of shape by the con-
slant wind. The treacherous tides
which sweep into the mouth Of slug
gish Carmel River were as close.
A third possibility was that she had
crossed fields bordering her home into
wide streaches Of open country.
Mrs. Schaffner, daughter Of the late
Prof. George Boke, former dean Of
the University of California Law
School, was alone In, her isolated home
except for her 2-year-old daughter and
servants.
The section In which she lived is
unfrequented in the day time except
by callers, and there was only the re-
motest possibility of any one seeing
her as she left her home In the dark
hours.
Evening star., 1934-12-19
Representative SEEKS
TAX AGAINST MACHINES
Hoppe1 Calls Plan "Ace in New
Deal"-Asks 100000 to
Finance Survey.

Plans for technotax as "the ace In
the New Deal" by which machines
would be taxed in proportion to the
workers they dispIace, are advanced
by Representative Hoppel of Cali
fornia, who intends to introduce a
resolution authorizing appropriation
Of 100000 to finance a comprehensive
industrial survey Of the displacement
Of workers by machinery.
Gas first step in recovery" said
Representative Hoppel, "I consider
that congressional survey Is indis-
pensable because 1t will shed light
upon most disturbing factor in our
economic ife-technological unem-
ployment. Leading economists admit
the lack Of authoritative data, yet
knowledge Of the trends Of machine
created unemployment is needed If
our recovery efforts are to be effec-
tive"
Evening star., 1934-12-19
BOUNDARY CASE
EVIDENCE BEGUN
Five Maps of Virginia-Dis.
trict Territory Introduced
at Hearing.

Introduction of evidence in the dis
pute over the Virginia-District Of
Columbia boundary was started today
before the special commission au-
thorized by Congress to hear the case.
Up to noon, the case had progressed
slowly and was confined to the in
PRODUCTION of five maps of the ter
ritory, the most recent map being
made in 1864.
Francis B. Kelly, junior photographic
engineer Of the United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey. introduced
Andrew Ellicott's map Of the territory
Of Columbia made in 1893, Ewing's
chart of the Potomac made in 1887
and two topographic sheets Of the
river bank made in 1868 and 1864.
Early Canal Map Offered.
Miss Loretto A. Schwartz, clerk in
charge of the map files of the Corps
of Engineers, War Department, in
troduced an early map of the Alex
andria Canal
The Government, represented by
g. A. Iverson and Henry H. Classic,
cHCNAd1 dooloGd1lIo w tllC AlUOl icy
General. is contending for the estab-
lishment Of line following the high
water mark on the right bank Of the
Potomac. This line would take in a
number Of parcels Of land claimed by
persons who pay taxes to the State
Of Virginia.
Contention Of Virginia.
Virginia, representative by Attorney
General Abram P. Staples, is contend
ing for a line drawn from point to
point along the river bank at the low
water mark in conformity with the
boundaries between Virginia and
Maryland above and below the Dis
trict.
The commission hearing the case
must report to Congress Its findings
by March /, 1885.
Evening star., 1934-12-19

A somewhat insignificant incident
which occurred last Sunday night at
Saarbruecken is likely to offset the
work of the diplomats In Rome, when
France agreed to a. moderate cash
payment for the Saar mines. The
pistol shot which the nght-hearted
British Capt. Justice fired when he
and his companions, including Ger
man lady, were assailed by a crowd
after an unfortunate automobile ac-
cident, Is likely to have serious reper-
cussions.
The Saar population Is high
strung. So are apparently the Of
fcers of the international Sdar po-
lice. The Germans outside the Sadr
district complain that the control
OF the plebiscite has been placed in
the hands OF irresponsible youths
more bent on haping a good time
than on keeping la1o and order in
the name of the League OF Nations.
The irretutable proof OF this, they
say, is the Justice case. The hap
penings before the automobile ac-
cident and the shooting are Ger
tninly not pery creditoblc to the
British police.
Junior and his companions have
had a real gay time and Rhine wine,
champagne and Scotch have been
flowing freely.
Such incidents can bring about seri-
Gus trouble. In London and in Paris
is is feared that this might lead to
some further trouble, created by
agents provocateurs." 1t will not be
dificult henceforth to cause disturb
ances based on the Justice incident.
People in Germany and in the Saar
will easily believe that they have been
provoked by those drunken foreign
ers."
In Yugoslavia things are going from
bad to worse. Despite the efforts OF
the Geneva powers, which have
brought about settlement OF the
Hungarian -Yugoslav controversy, to
exaggerate the satisfaction which was
given Yugoslavia, the Belgrade and
the Zagreb papers got quickly out OF
hand and are representing the settle
ment as a humiliation for the coun-
try. The Serbs have felt that from
the very beginning, but took some time
to think it over. The Belgrade govern
ment had demanded at first an inter-
national commission Of control to fol-
low the activities OF the Hungarian
government, to bring to book those in
volved in the assassination of Alex
ander. Instead the whole matter was
left to the Budapest government.
This confidence of the League In
the honesty of the Goemboes cab
met hurt the pride OF the Yugo.
slaps, ,Dho pere more bent on hu-
initiating Hungary than on seeking
to avenge the death OF their King
By the ordinary process OF Justice.
r II n r
The result of all this is that the
Yugoslav cabinet, which wisely ac-
cepted the League settlement, has been
overthrown.
On what kind Of o cabinet Prince
Paul, the principal member OF the
Yugoslav regency, will be able to form
depends to a great extent the main
tenance Of peace in Southeastern Eu-
rope. There is no doubt that Prince
Paul wants peace, but he must take
Evening star., 1934-12-19
Florida Dry Law Attacked.

TALLAHASSEE. Fla, December 1s
@.-Mrs. Lillian H. Hoffman of
Noroton, Conn, who maintains a
Winter residence at Waverly Planta-
ton here, yesterday attacked in the
Florida Supreme Court the validity of
old State laws which prohibit ship
ment of intoxicating liquors into dry
counties
Evening star., 1934-12-19
BAD LUCK SEEN
Colored Rabbit Hunter Held After
Finding Gun in Graveyard.

tuu116 y UH III 0tuVcy "1 o'
Hunting rabbits in q graveyard
proved bad luck for Miflin Walker, %,
colored, 1917 Eighth street. Walker
was found guilty of carrying q con-
cealed weapon by Judge Ralph Given
in Police Court today after he told
the court he had found a fountain
pen tear gas" gun while hunting
there.
When Walker was arrested the gas
gun was found to be loaded with a
3S-caliber pistol shell instead of the
regular gas shell. Judge Given said
he would give the case consideration
and announce the sentence later.
Evening star., 1934-12-19
This
Changing
World
Yugos1avia and Saar
Again European
Sore Spots.
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.

BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.
TINE feeble rays Of sunshine
which pierced the heavily
clouded political horizon of
Europe a few days ago have
disappeared as quickly as they
came.
The two old storm centers, Yugo-
slavia and the Saar, again are worry
ing European statesmen.
II X y n
Evening star., 1934-12-19
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Evening star., 1934-12-19
BELL LEAVES JAIL
FOR INSANE HOME
Committed by Judge for Ex-
animation Following Jury
Disagreement.
Continued From First Page.)

city jail Immediately behind the court
house.
This circumstance appeared to dis
tress Bell. He asked that his cell
cot be furnished with mattress.
This accommodation was given the
former civic leader.
Visited by Children.
This morning Bells brother, w. A.
Bell, brought him breakfast In large
hamper covered with q napkin. Bells
two children came to see him-Miss
kma Bell, 32-year-old Columbia Uni
versity graduate, and Edward G.
Bell, jr., a sophomore at the Univer-
siyt Of Virginia.
Miss Irma Bell and her brother
bade their father an affectionate fare
well as Sergt. Chichester led Bell to
his automobile and drove away to
Marion.
The foreman Of the jury which
failed to agree was L. A. Dodd, who
had served on the Baptist board of
deacons with Bell and who Is dis
tant cousin Of the accused.
The end of the trial was awaited
by spectators who had filled every
available niche in the court room
since the hearing opened December
IL. There was a dramatic hush Of
expectancy when the jury finally was
ordered into the court room by Judge
Coleman.
"Is there any chance Of reaching
an agreement" Judge Coleman asked
"I do not think So" replied Dodd.
1.-THE jurors have asked me to inform
you that they see no possibility Of
coming to an agreement on q ver-
dict"
Gentlemen. am sorry that you
cannot agree" the Judge said. He
then discharged the jury and issued
his ruling committing Bell for mental
examination.
May Seek New Trial.
Defense counsel sought to intro
duce q motion at this time, but the
Judge declined to receive it. Friends
of Bell say the defense attorneys will
seek new trial.
A battle of alienists climaxed the
trial of the 60-year-old business man.
The defense based its case upon a
hypothetical question as to Bells
sanity submitted to DR.. Beverly
Tucker. The defense witness was
asked to assume all Of the damaging
testimony against Bell to be true.
This testimony was given by COL
ored maid, two nurses in the Bell
household. and Mrs. Ella c. McMullin,
described by the commonwealth as an
intimate friend OF Bells.
The maid, Becky Burroughs, told
Of watching Bell sprinkle white
powder" on salad, grapefruit and
chicken intended for his wife. That
was last Spring. the maid declared
The two nurses, Mrs. Viola Jones
and Miss Ruth Hill, testified con-
cerning the mysterious malady from
which Mrs. Bell was suffering. They
were unable to learn the source Of
Mrs. Bells illness, and gradually be-
came aware that their employer was
communicating medicines for Mrs.
Bell.
Set TRAP Bottles"
Evening star., 1934-12-19
Set TRAP Bottles"

This the nurses reported to the
Bell family doctor, who instructed
them to set trap bottles" for Bell.
These bottles contained medicine
which Bell supposed was to be ad-
ministered to his wife. He dosed
them with a variety Of poisons, it was
testified.
Foods and medicines taken TO the
invalid were carefully guarded by the
nurses and doctor, and Bell was
closely watched. His poison cache
was discovered in the basement Of the
Bell residence. There the nurses took
samples from the various poisons and
had them sent to be analyzed.
Bell was arrested early in October,
after 1t was discovered he had ac-
Evening star., 1934-12-19

Above: Nurses who testified for
the State in the Bell poison trial
at Fredericksburg, Va, are shown
leaving the court room while the
jury deliberated. In front Is Mrs.
Viola Jones and behind her is Miss
Ruth Hill. At the right are Edward
C. Bell and his partner in the
motion picture business. Benjamin
Pitts.
Below: Bell entering the jail at
Fredericksburg with City Sergt.
Chichester after the jury had failed
to reach a verdict.
Star Staff Photos.
Evening star., 1934-12-19
MOTHER IS HANGED
IN ENGLAND AFTER
CROWN APPEAL LOST

(Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1934-12-19

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ternal situation Of the kingdom when
he choses another prime minister.
Diplomats who are following the
Yugoslav Developments with anxiet5
Evening star., 1934-12-19
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This confidence of the League In
the honesty OF the Goemboes cab
met hurt the pride OF the Yugo-
slavs, who iDere more bent on hui
initiating Hungary than on seeking
to avenge the death OF their King
by the ordinary process OF Justice.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
THOMAS, VETERAN
PILOT, IS KILLED
Three Others Die as Plane
Crashes Into California
Hills.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, November 17.-Ap-
parently faltering in a fog, an air
plane crashed against a hill slope 20
miles north of here today and car
ried to their deaths four persons, in
cluding w. E. (TommV Thomas, 38,
veteran pilot and president of Pacific
Airmotive Corp. of Burbank
The other victims, all attaches Of
Thomas plant, we're:
Roy W. Kidd 40, foreman of the
overhaul department; F. NJ Mathews,
KiddS assistant; Dorothea Benham,
10, telephone operator for the plant.
The four-seater biplane crashed not
far from the Golden State Highway
Bodies of the victims were hurled far
from the wreckage That of the girl
was found several hundred feet away
Thomas had the reputation of being
one of the most cautious, level-headed
pilots on the Pacific Coast. He was
at the controls when the party took
off at $50 am. from Burbank.
Contrary to first reports. the plane
did not burn after striking the ground.
The party took off for an inspection
cruise over the foothills of the Teha-
chapi Mountains near Saugus, where
a T. w. A. mail plane piloted by
George Rice was forced down Thurs
day night.
Thomas, who is survived by his
widow, was friend of most of this
countrys well-known flyers and was
active in affairs of the annual Ma
t1onal Air races. He was never spec
tacular, did no "stunting" and did
not seek records.
Evening star., 1934-11-18

mistake or was really ordering a
drink.
When she's not shaking the dust
off her tonsils," as she very infor-
mally refers to her practicing, Nine.
Onegin spends her spare time read
ing detective stories. &.
Recalls Many Encores.
Nine. Onegin gave her greatest
number of encores en- route into the
United States from Mexico about 10
years ago.
The opera star and her husband
had a drawing room on a train and
at the time of their trip Pancho
Villa was very much sought after.
DR.. Penzoldt then had a very luxu-
rant mustache and a fairly heavy
growth of -whiskers. The encores
came about when he was mistaken
for Villa. and although the doctor
showed his passport and assured the
soldiers who boarded the train that
he wasn't the Mexican desperado,
Nine Onegin didn't get go winks"
all night.
Every hour, and sometimes every
half hour, the soldiers would come
to the drawing room and demand to
see DR.. Penzoldt to make sure he
hadn't skipped"
Nine Onegin will leave for Phila-
delphia and then she will go to
New York.
She plans to sail for her home in
Zurich, Switzerland, about December
16 and arrive there in time for Christ
mas with her 8-year-old son Peter.
Evening star., 1934-11-18

Sigrid Onegin, the Swedish Night
ingale" contralto of the Metropolitan
and Chicago Operas, arrived in Wash
ington yesterday for concert which
she will give at Constitution Hall at
pm. today
Born in Sweden, married to a
German, resident of Switzerland,
Nine. Onegin returns to the Capt.
tai after an absence of two years.
The diva has been singing in pub
lie for 10 years in many countries,
and her experience has dictated a
set of habits and prejudices quite diff
ferent from those affected by many
of the native songbirdS. For in
stance, she does not believe in any
diet, but eats what she likes. Her
husband, DR.. Fritz Penzoldt, who ac-
companies her on her concert tours,
says she does q pretty good job of
eating.
Dislikes Taste of Liquor.
Liquor is out with the Swedish
prima donna, not because she disap-
proves of it, but because she doesn't
like the taste of it.
In connection with the liquor angle,
Nine. Onegin has ceased to regard
as humorous the "call-backs" of tele-
graph companies with regard to her
signature. Many times the Swedish
Nightingale" as she is called in her
country. has signed her name just
plain "Onegin" and more than once
the telegraph Office has called her
back to see if she didn't make a