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Evening star., 1938-09-02
POTOMAC GNESUP
WEIGHTED CORPSE
SUBMERGED WEEK
Federal Agents Start Hunt
for Identity of Man.
Murder Indicated.
NO WATER IN LUNGS
HITS DROWNING THEORY
Victim Wears Shoes Stamped
~. S. A."-Appears to Be
40 to so Years Old.

Federal Bureau of Investigation
agents today began an investigation
TO identify the body of well-dresseo
man. which washed ashore from the
Potomac River near Fort Belvoir, Va.
early last night. Two agents were
sent to Alexandria from Richmond
The corpse was weighted by heavy
east iron bar secured about the mans
neck with a knotted rope. Fairfax
County investigators last night stated
the autopsy, performed by County Cor
oner c. A. Ransom, revealed no water
in the mans lungs, indicating he was
murdered.
Authorities estimated the body had
been In the water for almost a week
Despite advanced decomposition. how
ever, faint fingerprints were made and
turned over to the F. B. I.
Federal agents have jurisdiction in
the case, County Sheriff Eppa P. Kirby
explained today, as the body was
washed ashore on Federal property at
the Bureau of Fisheries Station near
Fort Belvoir.
Washed Up Late Wednesday.
1t was explained that the body must
have been washed to the beach at high
tide late Wednesday and laid there
until w. R. Newcomb, employed at the
fisheries station, discovered it last
night.
The victim was about feet 10
inches tall and weighed about 157
pounds. He was wearing high-top
black leather shoes, labed "U. S. A.
which indicated he might have been
in military service or attached to a
Civilian Conservation Corps camp.
Coroner Ransom said the man ap-
parently was 40 to so years old. The
first Joint of the middle finger of his
left hand was cut off, but Coroner
Ransom said this apparently had been
done some time ago. The man had
no teeth.
He wore blue trousers and q brown
and white striped shirt.
The only articles found in the mans
pockets were watch, a penknife and
a flngernail file.
Police expressed the theory that the
man might have been slain on a boat
and his body tossed overheard The
autopsy revealed he could have died
from strangulation or fractured neck
though the latter injury could have
come about from the iron weight Jerk
ing his head downward as his BODY
hit the water
Could Be From d. c.
Officers stated the body could have
noated down the river from Washing
ton, The Bureau of Missing Persons
here reported no one answering to the
victims description was being sought
however
Fairfax County Policemen H. G.
Durrer and L. L. Finks, who were
assigned to the investigation last
night. explained there was a possibility
the man was slain in an automobile
and brought to the river from U. S.
Highway No. l, which is less than a
mile for the spot where the body was
washed ashore.
The iron bar about the victims neck
was approximately 80 inches long and
inches thick. The rope was passed
twice around the mans neck and the
ends pushed through holes at each
end of the bar and knotted,
The autopsy was performed at
Wheatleys funeral home in Alexan-
drla, Va, where the body remained
today pending Identification and fur
ther investigation.
Evening star., 1938-09-02
CHINESE FUND is SO, 1868

Contributions to the Chinese Civilian
Relief Fund totaling $8,36s.84 have
been transmitted to the American
Committee in China by the District
Red Cross Chapter, it was announced
today.
Seven contributions totaling S33 were
received in August. sent in by friends
OF the late Mrs. Kathryn c. Wallace
who lived In China a number oi
years. Mrs. Wallace, who had beer
III for some time. had requested hel
friends to send contributions to the
relief fund instead Of sending hel
flowers,
Evening star., 1938-09-02
GROUND. BREAKING SET
FOR PARKING CENTER
Ceremonies for Adjunct to
Doctors Hospital to Be
Held Tuesday.

Ground will be broken for a four
story automobile parking ramp on I
street between Eighteenth and Nine
teenth streets NV. opposite the site
for the new Doctors Hospital, next
Tuesday. it was learned today.
DR.. Charles Stanley White. president
of the Columbia Operating Corp,
which was predecessor to Doctors
Hospital. Inc. will break ground. He
will speak briefly. explaining the con-
nection of the parking ramp with both
the new Doctors Hospital and with the
Columbia and Washington Medical
Buildings, on either side Of the hos
pital site.
DR.. White is also president of Doc
tors Hospital and of the Washington
and Columbia Medical Buildings Corp.
Evening star., 1938-09-02
POLICEMAN FREED
OF BOYS CHARGES
Wins Acquittal by Trial Board
in Arrest-Youths Denied
Shooting Firecrackers.

Eleventh Precinct Policeman Charles
F, Fox was found not guilty yesterday
by the Police Trial Board of con-
duct prejudicial to the good reputation,
order and discipline of the force"
Off1cer Fox had been accused of i'm
properly arresting seven boys he said
we're shooting f1recrackers in. a va
cant lot near his home at 42O6 Twelfth
place NE
Thirteen-yea ear-old William Tribble,
A2l4 Twelfth place NE. had pre-
viously testified the policeman had
mandandled him when he objected to
entering the patrol wagon.
The boys denied they even had any
hrecrackers' and were merely pitch
Ing horseshoes.
The trial board, however, decided
there was insufficient evidence to war
rant punishment OF the officer.
Evening star., 1938-09-02

d i e d a b ut 8
o'clock this morn
ing while seated
on some concrete
steps in the $500
block of WiScon-
sin avenue NV
W a l t i n & for q
friend who was te
take him to work
Mr.. BoltWood
who lived at 3307
Porter stree
NV, apparently
had been seizec
with the attack
shortly before the
Evening star., 1938-09-02
ATTEMPT TO SWALLOW
POLICY SLIPS CHARGED
Police Contend Prisoner Was
Operating Among Workmen

on construction Job.
Ralph Garrett, 35. colored. of the
100 block of D street NV. was ar
rested yesterday after, police said, he
tried to swallow large quantity of
numbers slips.
However, the officers said they COL
Jared him before he could chew up
the slips. Officers said he was operat-
ing among workmen on a construction
Job at First and M streets NV.
He was charged with operating a
lottery and possession of numbers
slips when arraigned before United
States Commissioner Needham c.
Turnage.
Evening star., 1938-09-02
HARVEY HOLLYWOOD
DIES ON STREET.
|. c. c. Official Expires on
Steps Waiting for a
Friend.

Believed to have been the victim Of
q heart attack, Harvey Boltwood, so,
director OF the Bureau Of Service,
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Evening star., 1938-09-02
MRS. JULIE E. JONES, 60,
EXPIRES IN HOSPITAL
st. Elizabeth's Patient Was Hurt
While Riding in Car With
Son August 20.

Son August 20.
Mrs. Julie E. Jones, 60, patient
at st. Elizabeths Hospital, who suf-
fered a minor injury August 20 while
riding in an automobile with her son,
died at the hospital today
An autopsy was to be performed to
determine the cause of death. Police
said Mrs. Jones received only a slight
injury to the nose when her son
stopped his car suddenly. The woman
was treated at Providence Hospital
following the accident and then re-
turned to st. EliZabeth's.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10
Canton.

'as
variably has been gypncd in interna-
tiOna1 conferences.
We have had great statesmen
domestically speaking; wonderful bust
nessmen, marvellous promoters of in
dustry, excellent generals, labor lead
ers par excellence, grand thinkers in
many lines-but our diplomacy has
been awful. st.A ex
Every time our amateur diplomats
have come in competition with tho
rest Of the worlds professional dip
ionats- oh mercy! 4K
The rule may not hole 50 GOOD just
now
President Roosevelt is pretty
good Internationally. Secretary Of
State CordelI Hu1lNis very greae one
politically and economically. Under
secretary of State Sumner Welles is
the equal Of any European specialist.
The rank and file of our. staffs. how
ever, can't be created in a hurry. Our
Moleys and Tommy the Corks
aren't very dependable.
Secretaries of State Hughes, Kel.
logg and Etimson botched their jobs.
They promoted international confer
ences. It's hard not to be suspicious
from an American standpoint, of any
international conference that we par
ticipate IN.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10
Masons Seeking
Interest On Cost
Post Office Lot

Masons of Henderson have agreed
to accept the. $4,000 figure award by
Judge |. M. Meekins of United States
court at Raleigh in payment for their
lot to the rear of the post office which
was taken by the government to pro-
vide space for enlargement of the
post office two years ago, it was learn
ed today from ]. H. zollicoffer. who
represented the fraternal order in
the litigation. But the Masons are de-
handing that the government pay
interest on the $4,000 from the date
the lot was appropriated by the gov
eminent in the spring of 1886, two and
a half years ago.
AS soon as an agreement is reach
ed on that phase of the matter. the
issue will be closed and payment will
be made, it is understood
When the government decided to
double the size of the Henderson post
office, it wanted the Masonic lot to
the rear of the structure. The Masons
made a price which the Federal au
thorities refused to approve. They
named a figure the Masons turned
down. An appraisal committee of
three then was named and they fix
ed price Of some $4,000 The gov
eminent baked at that, and litiga-
ton was begun. The matter was taken
into Federal court before Judge
Meckins, and he awarded the 1000
figure two weeks ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10
Deane Might Yet
Retire From Contest
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because of the fact he's spent just
about everything he has in the Bit
ter fight and has only one chance
to recoup financially-that's to get
the $4,000 for serving two years in
the House.
About this phase of the matter, one
John r. Jones, G. O. P. nominee, may
have something to say; though odds
are still heavily in favor of any Dem
ocratic candidate who can get his
name printed on the ballot.
There's just about one certainty in
connection with the whole election
tangle. No matter which goes to Con-
gress. Deane or Burgin, the founda-
ton has already been laid for one of
the worst knock-down-and-dr ag-out,
raw-head-and-bloody bones primary
campaigns on record two years from
now, if the then-incumbent sticks his
neck out for denomination.
Forty shows, forty rides" boasts
management of the State Fair in
talking about the Midwyy attractions
this week.
But when cynical reporter added,
yeah, and Ali Baba's forthy thieves"
there was indignant denial
AS. matter of fact, Wake County
Coroner Magistrate L. n. Waring has
threatened that he will not allow
even the usual bingo games at the
fair.
We've heard the wind blow before.
A Chinese educator, DR.. A. G. Koo,
told a Detroit audience that China
can't win the war with Japan. Not
even a Chinaman's chance?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10

vowed in the alleged embezzlement
Inc case of Marvin Hight. in which
ne n was charged with embezzlement of
9l,ozz.29 from the county while he
was employed as a tax collector. was
aiso continued to the next term of
court on condition that he make paw
nnents monthly. He has paid back
$162.29 of the sum.
Wnham Thompson's case, in which
ne was accused of aiding and abet-
ing IN an abortion of Mary Lee Full
Ter, was also continued for this term.
Ryland Hight convicted of the
possession of liquor for sale, was al
lowed to pay $40 at this term on the
costs of the case, and the rest of it
py the time of the next court.
Lonnie Blackwell colored, who was
convicted in a lower court of an as
sault on his wife, and given six
months on the roads, and then ap-
pealed to superior court, received an
enlarged sentence of eight months on
entering plea of nolo contendere be-
fore Judge Parker.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10
Isolationists Are
Thinning Ii Congress
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and their spokesmanship has been
scattering.
We've heard from Senator William
E. Borah of Idaho, who doesn't want
us to NEEDLE in foreign affairs with
a 10-foot pole, on the ground that,
however sincerely we intend to do so
in peaces cause, war is what it is
pretty sure to lead us into. And we've
heard from Senators Lewis and Burke
who believe this to be a good time to
risk meddling.
Roughly speaking, I'd guess that
old timers, like Senator Borah, are
pessimistic, because they have an
acute recollection of what our last
meddling got us into.
On the opposite hand, some of our
juniors, like Senator Burke, are more
hopeful, not having had SO much ex-
perience.
In general I'd surmise that the pro-
interference crowd in the next Con-
gress will be proportionately stronger
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10

than just after the last World War
because the oldsters who realize how
we were flim-flammed that time, are
greatly thinned out, and the inexpe-
rienced youngsters are corresponding
ly more numerous. Such few oIdsters
as Senator Borah are left, but Sena-
tor James A. Reed of Missouri and
his following are gone. And the mex
perienced young optinists' "bloc'' is
more formidable.
Still, well know better when the
next Congress convenes.
Uncle Sam Always Gypped.
It is of record that Uncle Sam in
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10
Maxwell Is To
Oppose Diversions
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lina's highway system was built long
before other southern states walked
up to the advantages of good roads
This, he said. put the State far in adj
vance for q time bat has resulted in
much Of the system become @sssolete
particularly because of the fact that
traffic conditions have changed SC
drastically.
ssNow we ought to spend every
cent we can get hold of for highway
Improvement and modernization. he
he said. 1--WE have been paying off
our road bonds rapidly, perhaps even
too rapidly. It would be worth while
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10

A Chinese educator, DR.. A. G. Koo,
told a Detroit audience that China
can't win the war with Japan. Not
even a Chinaman's chance?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10
Backed Up Chamber
lain In Surrender
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Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh took
off in their plane az LeBourget air
port at 2:25 p. IN. today, and airport
officials said they were bound for
Berlin. Lindbergh had arrived here
October 5. At that time he declined TO
disclose any plans for travel in the
near future.
Friends of the American flier saiG
they understood he planned to attend
the annual meeting of the Lilienthal
Society for Aviation Research open
ing at Berlin Wednesday
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10
Czechs Say Hitler
After New Powers
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Komarom, where Czechoslovak-Hun-
garian commission was attempting to
decide the amount of territory to be
given to Hungary.
The Czechoslovak government said
that German troops had penetrated
beyond the new Czechoslovak-Ger herman
frontier in six instances and reported
several disorders in connection with
the German occupation.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10

to slow up this paying program, if
necessary to make our highways safe.
Certainly we should not divert one
cent of revenue collected from auto
motive taxes to any other purpose
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-10

Japan seems to be gaining the most
yards in China, but can't seem to
score a touchdown.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-31
bERNE-EHLER CONCERT IS
 FRIDAY NIGHT
Soprano and Tenor of Fine Ability Will Be Heard
 at Masonic Temple

Mary Berne, talented soprano who was heard in concert in Juneau last summer, will join her husband, Ernest Ehler, in a concert at the Masonic Temple Friday night.
 The concert Friday, which will present Miss Berne and MT. Ehler, is sponsored by the Junior and Senior Guilds of Trinity Cathedral.
 Miss Berne, an Alaskan who was born in Skagway, has made several eoncert appearances in Juneau and delighted audiences whenever she has been heard. Her husband, a tenor of fine training and excep- tional experience as a concert solo, ist not only is known for his voice, put for his ability in arranging mus ical scores. In their concert Friday, Miss Berne and MT Ehler will be heard in solo but in two groups of duets especially arranged for their voices by MT. Ehler.
 The program they will present will be popular. Selections from light op- era and favorite musical comedies will be among the songs they will sing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-31
RAILROAD MAN
 HEADING C FOR Y CORD0vA AREA
New York Central Engineer to Visit Copper
 River Line

Bound for Cordova and a visit" to the Copper River and North western Railroad, which supposed ly is to be abandoned soon, Samuel Armstrong, Engineer of Standards for the New York Central Railroad, passed through Juneau on the Alaska.
 Armstrong was non-committal as to his connection with E. T. Stan hard, President of the Kennecott Copper Corporation, which owns the Cordova rail line.
 Work which Armstrong is con- nected with for New York Central involves supervision of construction and maintenance m ods. He would not say he contemplated doing any Investigating" but call ed his trip visit"
 The Kennecott people have been developing a large molybdenum prospect in the Nabesna district. that should it prove of large scale worth, might necessitate the con- struction of considerable more rail- road
 Armstrong did not say how long he would be in Alaska or give any inclination as to New York Gen. tral's connection with the Kenne- colt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-31
HAMILTON BAY
 PRODUCES FISH

Seven fishermen who made the annual pilgrimage to Hamilton Bay for Decoration Day trout fishing in the Hamilton River, returned to Juneau this morning aboard the Betty Ross, explained by John Vim.
 Most of us got fair fishing" one fisherman said, But we didn't find out where the big ones were until we got down to the salt water from the big hole last night. The tide was way out, and we found the water full of cutthroats, but didn't have time to stay and entertain 'cm.
 Those making the trip were Ed Jones, Holly Triplett. Malcom Mor- rison, Roger Stevenson, RusSel Her mann, Fritz Carrothers, and Howard Buttons.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-31
HARR|ES
 DOUGLAS BALL
 FRAY TONIGHT
Elks and Islanders Slated to Do Battle on
 Island Diamond

Again this afternoon rain is a strong threat to Gastinau Channel Baseball play, this time apparently having the Indian sign on the con- test slated for the Douglas diamond this evening at 6:30 o'clock in which the Elks are scheduled to invade the Islanders lair.
 Should the rain be still continu- ing at o'clock this evening, one- half hour before game time, that will be more than enough to send tonight's battle into the limbo of the postponed whither have gone two of the last three games on the league schedule.
 Should the rain relent, however Channel League fans are likely to see mound duel between Douglas Dave Turner and the Elks' leading moundsman, Ward McAlister.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-31
BISHOP P. T. ROWE
 PASSES THROUGH

Bishop Peter T. Rowe, of the Episcopal Church in Alaska, was an arrival on the steamer Yukon last evening from the interior, where he has spent some time visiting the various towns, and viewing for the first time the chapel, at Arctic Vil- lage, which has been erected in his honor
 Leaving on the AAT plane for Sitka, Bishop Rowe will spend one week in that city, returning to Ju- neau the second Sunday in June, at which time he will give the serv- ice at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
 Bishop Rowe plans to spend some time at Fort Yukon after leaving the Capital City, from there he will again visit several of the other towns of the interior.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-31
FISHING PARTIES
 REPORT SUCCESS
 AT MOOSE CREEK

Moose Creek fishing near Taku Lodge was reported good and fair ly'' good over the Memorial Day weekend. One party consisting of MT. and Mir Tom George, MT. and Mrs. Rod Darnell, MT. and Mrs. Bert Caro-, James Barrager and Miss Helwi Paulson reported excel lent luck, the women of the party getting most of the fish. Another party of Harry Sperling, w. A. Chipperfield, Ray Ward and Frank Dufresne reported fair success. the latter flicking an elusive Mary Ann across the waters for basket full of nice cutthroats. while the other boys reported flair to middlin fishing after trying various kinds of lure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-31
REFINED SWEETS CAUSE ESKIMO'S
 TEETH TO DECAY
Dr. Donald Waugh Going to Bethel to Continue
 Dental Study

Eating refined sweets has raised hob with Eskimo teeth, according to youthful pr. Donald B. Waugh who passed through Juneau aboard the Alaska today with Mrs. Waugh, bound for Bethel and elaboration of studies began by his father, Dr. Leuman Waugh, in 1895.
 Tt is evident Dr. Waugh said to- day, That Eskimos in the primi- tive state, have fine teeth, but where they have come into contact with t..e white mans food, they have suf- fered worse tooth decay than white people are accustomed to-"
 Dr. Waugh will feed "contro' groups of natives, such things as figs, bananas, pure honey, and re- fined sugar, to test the effect of those foods on sound and untarnish- cd teeth. He believes these foods are among foods that cause primi- tive Eskimo teeth to decay swiftly.
 In 1885, when Dr. Leuman Waugh began his research work in Alaska, after years of experience in Labra- dor, Dr. Donald Waugh accompan- jed his father His father continued the work in 1886 and 1937-38. The younger pr. Waugh will pick up the loose ends of the study and at tempt to correlate them into an un- derstanding of causes for tooth de- cay.
 He and Mrs. Waugh expect to be on the Boring Coast all summer, operating their own small boat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-31
BRAKE TESTING IS TO END THURSDAY, CHIEF
 WARNS MOTORISTS

Chief of Police Dan Ralston an- nounced today that all motorists must have their brakes and lights tested and approved by Thursday night or arrests would follow. The Police Department is maintaining brake testing service at Connors Motors and Gastineau Motors from 8 am. to 6 pm. daily, the Chief said, and the campaign will con- tinue through Thursday evening.
 By that time every car in the community should have had op- portunity to take advantage of the service and get their machines in shape" he said. After that time we'll just have to haul drivers in who are driving faulty machines"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-31
MERT|E, M0FF|T
 AND RANTA, 60 THROUGH JUNEAU
Geologists and Topograph- CT Plan Seasons Work
 Tn Interior Area

Three Geological Survey geologists passed through Juneau today aboard the Alaska bound for the Nabesna and Eagle areas.
 pr. Fred H. Moffit will go to the NabcSna country to do geological work, and T. w. Ranta, topogra- pher, will also go to that area to do topographic work.
 J. B. Mertie, Jr., will do geologic work in the vicinity of Eagle, on the Yukon River.
 Moffit will do revising work with Ranta on an exploratory map made in 1902, and will do small area of detail work to cover the Nabesna Mine.
 Principal mineral values in the Nabesna country lie in copper and gold, Dr. Moffit said, but also gave credence to the belief there is future in molybdenum, such as now being developed by the Kennecot people on the Abercrombie Trail at Mile 34.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-31
MRS. HAWKESWORTH
 IGNORED AT PARTY

In honor of Mrs. Charles w. Hawkesworth, MT and Mrs. Claude Hirst entertained at their home on Sixth Street last Saturday evening at dessert bridge.
 High score for the evening was won by MT. and Mrs. T. J. Pyle. Second high score was won by Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Morley.
 Guests for the evening were Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Morley, MT. and Mrs. Vergel Farrell, Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Vollert, Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Pyle, MT and Mrs Charles Hawkes. worth and the host and hostess.