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Evening star., 1936-02-20
SEIZURE OF 1000
GALL0NSALCOH0L
Barred AT TRIAL
Government to Offer Data
Gained by Tapping of
Phone Wires.
DEFENSE TO FIGHT
EVIDENCE AS ILLEGAL
Ruling of Judge Let's on Cues
tion Expected Turning Point
in Case Involving 81 Men.

Testimony concerning the seizure of
approximately 1000 gallons of alcohol
was introduced by the Government
today in the conspiracy trial of 81
alleged bootleggers in District Su-
preme Court.
AS soon as the Government wit
nesses finished their testimony con-
cerning liquor seizures, Assistant
United States Attorney Henry Schwein-
haut, who is in charge of the prose-
cution, will offer evidence obtained
by tapping the telephone wires of the
defendants.
Counsel for the latter have an
pounced they will oppose the intro
duction of this evidence on the
ground it was obtained in violation Of
the constitutional rights of the de-
PENDANTS. The ruling by Trial Justice
F. D. Let's is expected to prove the
turning point in the case, since the
Government is counting heavily on
these conversations to prove its charge
that the defendants conspired to
violate the liquor laws.
Testimony was given today by
Francis j. Sweeney, William Harding
and James Rogers, all investigators
for the alcohol tax unit.
Use Of Alias Charged.
Testimony that Samuel Sloan
Montgomery, alleged leader of the dis
tributing organization, rented under
an assumed name the apartment in
which he lived, was given late yester-
day. Mrs. K. L. Gaylor, resident man
ager Of an apartment house at 7019
Georgia avenue, said he told her his
name was Robert Jackson.
Despite strenuous objection by de-
tense counsel, Assistant United States
Attorney Schweinhaut and Howard
Boyd succeeded in introducing EVIL
dence of an alleged confession" said
to have been made by Clarence e
Ross, colored, one Of the defendants
Agent Sweeney testified that Ross
admitted to him he had worked for
Montgomery since November, 1882. at
$40 a week, helping him in whole
sale liquor business. Sweeney quoted
Ross as saying that he was under pa
role from HOUSEKEEPING sentencs at
the time and that the parole was re-
voked in February 1888 While he was
In Jail, Sweeney said Ross statec
Charles e. Hawkins and Leorard
Smith, two other colored defendants,
brought him money from Montgom-
cry, and when he finally was released
in March. 1884, Montgomery raised
his salary to $50 week.
Threat Charge Fails.
Defense Attorney Harry r. Wnelan
tried to convince Justice ]. Dickinson
Let's that the alleged confession
was inadmissible because 1t was OBJ
tanned under threats, but the Judge
| decided otherwise.
Two Delaware State policemen told
of arresting John Manoi ana Belford
r. Longnecker in Delawar" last year
Owen ]. Hession said he caught Manoi
February 26. with 50 f1ve-gal,on cans
OF alcohol. Melvin J. Leisure testified
he arrested Longnecker in June fol
speeding.
The Government claims that the
local ring bought its alcohol from
Arthur Bartolozzi in Trenton. N. J.
Evening star., 1936-02-20
Residents Fail to Span Riuer
In Test Thr0,vs With Washers
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Febru-
ary 20.-Prompted by civic pride and
just plain curiosity, residents Of this
historic city today showereo bushels
of iron washers into the Rarpahanock
| River.
Unable to wait until Saturday, when
Walter johnson tries his arm against
the legendary proves of George
Washington in hurling dollar across
the river, the citizens are trying to
settle the matter among themselves
but with iron washers, not silver coins.
All tries have fallen short of the mark.
Irked by Representative Sol Bloom S
contention that the river was too broad
in Washington's day for any one to
throw anything over it, city surveyors
were dispatched to the river bank near
the old Washington farm.
Three hundred and seventy-tWo
feet" said an official announcement.
But up in Washington, Bloom coun-
tered with:
IT don't care how far the distance
is today. it was 1920 feet when Wash
ington lived there. I'm still betting
20 to / Walter johnson can't throw a
dollar that far"
To prove his point the Represent
ative cabled the British Public Records
Office, where old Colonial maps are
housed. He said reply revealed a
distance of 1890 feet.
.Urono" came hack Common
wealth's Attorney w. B. F. Cole. "FIis
| and the English calculations food
Fredericksburg off the map"
He sent this message to Bloom:
From Washington's surveying Office
| (still standing), 1900 feet would mean
a high-water marker higher than the
tallest church steeple here. Much OF
the city would have been completely
submerged. Mary Washington would
have had to use row boat in and
out of her Fredericksburg home. We
hereby christen you Noah Junior. You
have flooded us off the map"
Disregarding the wrangle over the
distance. johnson, famous former
speed ball king of big league base ball,
assured citizens he will make the
throw on Washington's birthday.
From his Germantown, Md, home
he sent word
II am still practicing with dollar
against my barn door. Arm getting
stronger, barn door weaker"
STREET BETS ON JOHNSON.
Evening star., 1936-02-20
.SCHULDT LIKELY
TO Be REPLACED
Police Court Judges Sue
cessor Is Being
Weighed.

Police Court Judge Gus A. Schuldt
completed his second term of SIX years
yesterday, but from all indications at
the White House he will not be re-
appointed.
Judge Schuldt is Republican.
Those who are urging his reappoint-
ment are doing so with the realization
this is the only barrier. The word has
been given out that Democrat will
be selected, despite the fact that Judge
Schuldt has an enviable record and
has been Endorsed for reappointnent
by many members of the bar and
various organizations and individuals
Successor Undetermined.
1t was learned today that while
there is large field of candidates and
aspirants for this judicial post, no de-
cision has been reached, and it is
thought likely that Judge Schuldt may
hold over for several weeks until a
selection has been made.
It is understood that Edward Cur
ran, assistant corporation counsel of
the District, stands at the top of the
list of those under serious considera-
ton. Curran, native of Maine and a
lifelong Democrat, not only has a
large following and influential sup
port, but has to his credit a splendid
record in the corporation counsel's
Office. Moreover, it is understood that
Senator King, Democrat. of Utah,
chairman of the Senate District Com
mittee, is interested in his candidacy.
Catholic University Graduate.
Curran has been a resident of the
District for more than 10 years. He
received his law degree at Catholic
University and practiced law here
until the time he was appointed to
the corporation counsel's staff.
Among others under consideration
are Frederick A. Thuee, a practieing
attorney here; Irving Goldstein, as
sistant United States attorney, who
is understood to have the support of
United States Attorney Leslie C. Gar
nett; Stanley DeNeale, assistant cor
poration counsel; David Hart, assist
ant United States attorney at the Po-
lice Court, brother of Ronggold Hart,
former assistant corporation counsel
for the District; John l.. Crupsaw, a
practicing attorney in Washington,
and George H. McNeill, assistant
United States attorney for the Dis
trict, who also is understood to have
the support of Garnett
President Roosevelt has given no
thought to this appointment as yet.
He is leaving the matter of the selec-
tion to Attorney General Cummings.
Evening star., 1936-02-20
ROBBERY DRIVE ON

In an attempt to halt the series of
robberies and burglaries which has
broken out here during the past few
days, police today rounded UP 26 COL
orded men and boys, ranging In age
from II to 43. at pool rooms and
various places In different sections of
the city.
They will be held until victims OF
the robberies have had an opportunity
to view them at the daily police show
up tonight. Unless they are identified
by one Of the victims, they will be re-,
sleased.
Evening star., 1936-02-20

ure was worked out yesterday by q
subcommittee Of the Military Affairs
Committee headed by Senator Reyn-
olds.
Although not authorized to speak for
their entire group, members Of the
House subcommittee who attended the
Senate meeting yesterday indicated a
belief the House would accept the
Senate changes. Passage Of the reso-
luton would end two weeks of nego-
tiation, which started when it devel-
oped that airmail and air transport
service might be moved to Baltimore
unless specific authority was granted
for traffic devices on Military road.
AS 1t came from the House the
pending resolution authorized the War
Department to close the road or to
authorize the maintenance Of safety
devices at the expense Of the airport.
The substitute measure passed by
the Senate today would provide def
nitely for the continued use Of Mill
tary road as q public highway, and
also would make definite the right of
the planes to cross the road, provided
the National Airport Corp, operating
the airport, maintains such traffic de-
vices as the Commerce Department
directs.
Discussion at the meeting yesterday
indicated the subcommittee had in
mind the use of gates to stop high
way traffic when planes are crossing
the road in landing or departing. Au-
thority also would be given the Com
merce Department to prohibit auto
mobile parking within and adjacent
to the area Of the gates where the
planes cross the road.
Evening star., 1936-02-20
~ TRAFFIC
/ 49, CONVICTIONS
DRIVING WHILE DRUNK.

DRIVING WHILE DRUNK.
Slater Neal, Monday Point, Va,
$100.
SECOND -OFFENSE SPEEDING.
Hartman r. Keefer, las r street,
80 miles, $40.
FIRST-OFFENsE SPEEDING.
Charles F. Israel, Maryland, 80
miles. IS.
Walter r. Truland, 1850 Quincy
street. 38 miles. $40.
Gilbert A. Bell, jr, 1926 Thirty
second street, SO, miles, IS.
James Morrison, 331A Elm street,
80 miles, IS.
Lavender w. Powell, 1918 Ninth
street northeast. 40 miles. $40.
George c. Sagmon, 1925 North
Capitol street, 80 miles, S..
Ernest N. Cory, Maryland, 38 miles,
$40.
Martha 3. Clark, Maryland, SO
miles, $40.
Leslie B. Tallaksen, 1920 Fuller
street, AZ miles, SIS.
Leroy J. Connick, 1920 q street
southeast, 80 miles, S..
Louis A. Hester, Virginia, SO miles,
IS. =
PERMITS REVOKED.
Ned A. Bord, 300 Connecticut ave-
nue., so miles.
Augustus 3. Crawford, ISL Todd
place northeast, so miles.
CLYDE e. Dexter, 119 Bates street,
so miles, second offense.
Robert L. Fitz, 1925 Fifth street,
54 miles.
Ralph L. Harlan, 1914 Park road,
so miles. second offense.
PERMITS SUSPENDED.
Kenneth Isaacs, Berwyn, Md, 48
miles, 80 days. ....
John w. Kern, Silver Spring, Md.
40 miles, 80 days.
Henry E. Showers, 1925 Thirty
ninth street, 40 miles, 80 days.
James M. Townsend, Brooksville,
Md, So miles, second offense, 80 days.
Rupert G.. Fogle, Clinton, Md, 40
miles, second offense, Is Ahys.
Evening star., 1936-02-20
MAN SOUGHT BY U. S.
20 YEARS SURRENDERS
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Justice Department announced
today the arrest of q former Navy
paymaster charged with elnbezzling
approximately $4,000 Of Government
funds.
j. Edgar Hoover, director of the
Bureau of Investigation. said Federal
agents had been seeking John M. Cor
nell since 1916. Cornell surrendered
at the New York Office Of the bureau
on February 18.
Hoover said Cornell has admitted
his guilt and has been turned over to
naval authorities.
Cornell was quoted as saying that
after serving in the World War he
adopted the name Of Robert E. Hast
ings. Since 1919 he has operated an
accounting firm IN st. Louis. Mo.
Evening star., 1936-02-20
FOOD SHOW TONIGHT
FEATURES CONTEST
Largest Family to Get Prize at
Exposition-4S Babies At.
tend Yesterday.

A largest family contest" in which
couples having the greatest number Of
children will be awarded a feature
prize, will be an added attraction at
tonight's session of the United Food
Stores Exposition, in Calvert Hall,
2700 Calvert street.
Tomorrow night initators of radio
and movie stars will participate in an
other novelty competition.
Forty-eight babies between 1 and 2
years Of age augmented the crowds at
yesterdays show. They took part in
a contest which was won by 49,
mc.-th-old Edward r. Ross. jr., son
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Ross, 2144
North Quebec street, Cherrydale, Va.
The youngster received a silver trophy.
Today's baby contest will be re-
stricted to youngsters between the
ages Of and 8. Winners are based
on the recordings Of an applause ma
chine.
Hundreds of bags Of food, home
equipment and an automobile are be-
ing given away during 1sition.
which closes Saturday l.
Evening star., 1936-02-20

was perfectly willing to place his rubles
on his old battery mate, Walter
johnson.
So when the former speed-ball star
winds up on Washington's birthday
for an attempt to hurl silver dollar
across the Rappahannock River, Gabby
will be counting on johnson to fill the
assignment.
Maybe it's case of too much
sentiment with me in this instance u
grinned Street, "but after working SO
closely for so many years with such a
brilliant performer as Walter johnson,
one is inclined to back him in any rea-
sonable throwing feat he might under
| take, even now"
Evening star., 1936-02-20
BILL is IND0RsED

Daniel W. MacCormack, commits
sioner of immigration and naturaliza-
tion, disclosed today leaders of the
Federal Council of Churches of Christ
in America has indorsed the pending
Kerr Coolidge deportation bill.
The measure, favorably reported by
the immigration committees, would
permit deportation of many criminal
aliens not now subject to such action.
1t also would make it possible to pre-
vent the separation of families, some
alien members Of which are now SUBJ
ject to deportation on technical
grounds. =
Evening star., 1936-02-20

No. 1-Walter johnson shown on
his farm at Germantown, Md, as
he ponders the grip on a silver
dollar to get the most distance.
No. -Virginians shown in
vestigating the width of the Rap
pahannock at Fredericksburg, Va.
Engineers yesterday measured the
stream and found 1t to be exactly
372 feet wide. The men throwing
iron washers are c. H. Lewis, drug
gist; Ray E. Hall, secretary of the
Chamber Of Commerce of Fred
ericksburg; w. F. B. Cole, Com
monwealth's attorney, and Ben
Pitts, president of the Chamber of
Commerce. All failed.
No. 3-John F. Gouldman, Fred
erieksburg banker, and Pitts with
the latter's check for $1,000. Pitts
is willing to bet the money that
johnson can duplicate the feat.
Representative Sol Bloom has said
he would bet 20 to l that it
couldn't be done. "A. P. Photos.
Evening star., 1936-02-20

quietly today. explaining that, in the
dog world an age of IL years is
equivalent to about IS for humans.
Pennine Patron belongs to E. B
Mcintyre. owner of kennel here.
Born in England. he was brought to
this country by Ernest w. Smoot, son
of former Senator Reed Smoot, DR..
Francis said. At the time of his
purchase he had just won the Eng
lish championship.
Later. he was blue ribbon choice in
the international show, calling for a
combination of bench and field
qualities.
Evening star., 1936-02-20

Old Pennine Patron an interna-
tional champion in the dog world, was
spending his 18th birthday ami
versary in bed today. recovering from
the effects of a general anaesthetic
administered last night when his dis
located leg was set.
The English setter, winner Of the
international field and bench show
in England and valued at more than
$1,000, suffered the accident yester-
day when he was struck by an auto
mobile z..,.
DR.. C. K. Francis, who treated the
dog, said the patient was resting
Evening star., 1936-02-20
Traffic Raw Tested.

An infra-red ray between pedes-
trian barriers. which operates traffic
signals on being intercepted by those
waiting to cross the street, is being
tested at Glasgow, Scotland.
Evening star., 1936-02-20
Plane Hits Cathedral Tower.

TRIESTE, italy, February 20 @-
A passenger plane, en- route from Tri-
este to Zara,- crashed into catch
dral tower at Rovigno today, killing
the pilot and injuring three passen-
gers.
Evening star., 1936-02-20

ST. PAUL, Mimi, February 20 N.-
When it comes to throwing things,
Charles (Gabby) Street today said he
Evening star., 1936-02-20

STREET BETS ON JOHNSON.
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NEW GERMANY

> Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Valentine, Davis,
w. Va, visited here on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mum and sons Junior
and Robert, of Chambersburg, Pa,
visited friends here over the week
end.
A surprise birthday party was given
at the home of Willie Warwick on
Saturday evening. A large number of
relatives and friends were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Otto and fami-
lily and Mr.. and Mrs. Lorraine Otto
and family had very pleasant trip on
Sunday when they motored to Black
water Falls. They visited the canyon
just recently opened in the Mononga-
hela State forest. They also motored
to Harmon, w. Va, where Lorraine
Otto lived quite a number of years
ago. The party returned to Swallow
Falls where supper was eaten.
Mrs. Althea Beachy visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. ]. Otto, on Sun
day.
+ Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer burst were in
Frostburg Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Broadwater
and daughter Shirley visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Patton on Sunday.
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THIRTY-FOUR MARRIAGES
PERFORMED DURING WEEK
Another Busy Period Brings the
June Total to 1874; Is Saturday

Thirty-four marriage licenses We're
issued during the week, making an
other busy six days for the Clerk OF
the Circuit Court in Oakland. This
brings the total for the month to 1874
Eighteen of those issued were writ
ten on Saturday, two licenses were
marked don't publish" and one ap-
plicant was refused.
Lucian Smith Prinkey, 81, laborer
Mill Run, Pa, and Viola Grace Hall
IS, Normalville, Pa.
Lawrence Mckinley Mclaughlin, SO
cashier, and Gatha Lee Beale, 10, both
of Charleston, W. Va.
Charles Robert Mitchell, 81, laborer
and Bessie Lee Costello, 18, both of
Philippi, w. Va.
David Davis Morris, %, truck driv-
err, Reedsville, w. Va, and Hester Ger
trude Shultz, 81, store clerk, Arthur
dale, W. Va.
Donald Eugene Walls, %, laborer,
and Ada Violet Riggs, 10, beauty par
lor operator, both of Spelter, w. Va.
James Scott, rs, clerk, and Helen
Jobes, rs, school teacher, both of
Blacksmith, w. Va.
Horatio LeSeur Williams, 33, con-
ductor, Davis, W. Va, and Lola Chris
tine Wilson, 33, teacher, Parsons, w.
Va.
Curtis Lee Roy Hepner, 81, laborer,
and Ina Rea Cleaver, 20, both of Moore
field, w. Va.
Forrest Dale Burns, %, truck driv-
er, and Daisy Jones, %, teacher, both
of Pennington, w. Va.
Vaughn Westbrook Rice, %, sales
man, Clarksburg, W. Va, and Ruth
Page, 81, student, French Greek, w.
Va.
Russell Bail, %, miner, and Eva Mae
Wilson, rs, clerk, both of Carolina, w.
VT.
Wilbur Kuhn 20, contractor, Mo
nongah, w. Va, and Letha Newhouse,
81, Fairmont, W.. Va.
James Harrison Uphold, A, miner,
Morgantown, W. Va, and Ada Shat
fer, 81, Masontown, w. Va.
Ray Howard Glover, %, laborer,
Msrkleysburg, Pa, and Hazel Mae
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THE BIG CIRCUS
Over last nights radio came the fol

Over last nights radio came the fol-
lowing: y '"''' .'''-''f'
An announcer, during a lull in the
sessions of the Democratic convention
at Philadelphia, asked Jim Farley what
he thought of the gathering. Farley re-
piled, at is undoubtedly .one of the
most enthusiastic conventions L have
ever attended, but of course everybody
is waiting for the big PERFOR-
NANCE Saturday night"
And that really tells the story of the
long-drawn-out convention. PERFOR-
NANCE is right. It's just big show
a big circus-for the amusement of the
people.
But when the amusement wears off
people will look at facts-and facts
are something whereof the New Deal
ers seem to know little. 49,.
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officials specifically
Mr. Farley denied that
facsimile Of his signature
the Democratic National Committee.
jackson Day Dinners Sold Government
plate Thousands Democratic Convention
sened to Government employees
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Orphans Court Proceedings

At the semi-monthly session of the
Orphans Court on Tuesday, among
others were the following proceed
ings:
The will of Edward A. Browning
was admitted to probate. The will was
executed January 5, 1882, and was
witnessed by Asa T. Matthews and
Rozelle Brenneman. ]. Frank Brown
ing, Oakland, was granted letters of
administration c. t. a.
F. Josephus Glotfelty, administrators
of his deceased wife, Elizabeth Glot-
felty, settled his first account and
also settled his first and final account
as administrator of the estate of his
son, Robert R. Glotfelty, deceased war
veteran.
John D. Miller, Biglerville, Pa, ex-
ecutor of the estate of his deceased
mother, Anna j. Miller, Grantsville,
settled his first and final account.
Letters of administration were
granted Mae Truban, of near German,
on the estate of her deceased husband,
Joseph Truban.
H. A. Loraditch, Oakland, was
granted letters of administration on
the estate of Evaline F. Pool, Kitzmil-
Ter.
Wilbur Turner burst, Grantsville,
executor of the estate of his deceased
mother, Annie Mary burst, settled
his first and final account.
jamie R. Bowman, McHenry, was
granted letters of administration On
the estate of her deceased husband,
Werner o. Bowman.
During the previous recess of court,
the will of Charles Meyers, Jennings,
dated June IA, 1885, and witnessed by
Walter L. Bittinger and Wilson H,
Butler, was admitted to probate and
record,
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was conferred upon Jacob Morrison,
George Little and Louis Walter.
TWENTY YEARS AGO

A delegation interested in routing
the proposed State highway to the
West Virginia line by way of Crellin,
conferred with the Roads Commission
at Cumberland.
Emory Weimer, 35, was killed by
a rock fall in the Pattison mine at
Bloomington. Ray Paugh was injured
at the same time.
Miss Laura E. Sanders became the
bride of Rev. Ernest Roy Hauser, and
Miss Annie Treacy was married to
Edward ]. Pendergast.
Delbert Lichliter, farmer of the
Hoyes community committed suicide
by firing a bullet from a revolver into
his heart.
A movement for organizing a boys
corn and potato club in Garrett county
was under way. There was no resident
county agent here at the time. County
people interested in the movement
were R. E. Sliger, DR.. Fleming How
ell, George Giessman, w. McCulloh
Brown, H. ]. Speicher, Henry Bong
and ]. o. Getty.
Mrs. Mary Townshend, 80, and her
daughter, Miss Lena Townshend, of
Baltimore county, visited her niece,
Mrs. A. D. Naylor. Mrs. Townshend's
father, Singleton Townshend, ST.,
came to Garrett county in 1888 and
settled on the Meshack Mattingly farm
at Hoyes. He died there in 1886 and
was buried in the Drane family lot at
Accident. Mrs. Townshend married a
cousin, John Townshend, in 1851, the
same year the railroad was completed
as far as Oakland and took a we'd
ding trip east, going on the first pas
senger train running through Oak
land. Mrs. Townshend was a sister of
the late S. L. Townshend, of Oakland.
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County Exhibit in Baltimore

Recently there was an exhibit of
Garrett county articles in a display
window of the Pratt library in BaIti-
more which caused much comment by
those who saw it. ..... =
In the window were displays of arti-
cles being made by Garrett county
people under the direction of the Red
Cross. Rugs, dolls, baskets, copper
trays, etc., made by the physically
handicapped under the supervision of
the county physiotherapist, were in
cluded in the exhibit.