Evening Star Newspaper, July 27, 1924, Page 9

‘s " July 208 ORYCASES CLEARED UP HERE U. S. Branch of Police Court Now in Shape to Relieve Congested Docket. For the first time since the Vol- stead act became operative in 1920, the office of the assistant district at- torneys assigned to the United States branch of the Police Court, is in a po- sition to handle incoming liquor cases and clear the docket of the large number of accumulated cases that have choked the docket the past four vears. This is shown by the annual report of the office for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1924, just completed vy Assistant District Attorneys David A. Hart and Thomas E. Lodge, and filed with Maj. Peyton Gordon, United States district attorney, and which will go to the Attorney General, The report shows that during the fiscal year just closed, 2,098 cases were cleared from the docket, an in- crease over the previous year of 453, when hte number disposed of was 1,645. The closed cases include a number of old ones that have been on the docket for from one to three of business for more than ‘ases The number of cases pending, either awaiting trial by juries, or else tried. convicted and” awaiting sen- tences, is only 331. Disposition of Leases. Of the 2,098 cases disposed of in the last fiscal year, 875 defendants pleaded guilty; 385 cases were nolle prossed for ome cause or another, mostly old cases, where major gov- ernment witnesses had disappeared; 139 cases were dismissed for want of prosecution. the government find- ing that the cases could not be made in court. There were 43 convictions by juries and 29 acquittals. There were 84 cases tried by the judges, without juries, and convicted, while 22 similar trials resulted in the ac- quittal of the defendants. In cases where defendants were convicted, or where they plead guilty, and the sentence of the court was a flat jail sentence, the total number of davs to be served in jail amounted 0 9.475. Fines paid by convicted de- ‘endants totaled $72,190. There were 511 cases in which defendants for- feited their collateral, mostly. of the minor offense type, for a total of $10,760, or a total of fines and for- feitures for the fiscal year of $82,950. The fines and forfeitures for the pre- vious year were $83,940, $990 in ex- cess of the fiscal year just closed. SPECIAL STAMP PLANNED. Germany to Have Issue for Mail on ZR-3. FRIEDRICHSHAVEN, Germany, 26.—European stamp collectors recelved a thrill recently with the announcement that the _dirigible ZR-3 which is expected to make the flight to Lakehurst, N. J. this fall, will carry a certain amount of mail for which special stamps will be pro- vided. Letters and post cards may be sent to any address in the United States, South and Central America d Canada, the letters at one gold mark (24 cents) for 20 grams, and 50 pfenings for post cards. In Afghanistan, all a man has to do to take a girl as his wife is to cut oft a lock of her hair or throw a sheet over her. WORLD FLIGHT ENTERS WORST DIVISION OF ROUTE THIS WEEK U. S. Army Flyers to Be First to Fly Over Either Iceland or Greenland—Navy Stands By to Aid. LIEUT. R. J. BROWN, Jr, Chatrman, World Flight Committee. The end of July and the United States Army airmen, who left Seattle in April on a trip round the world, are in Brough, England, impatiently waiting with new motored airplanes for their flight across the Atlantic and the home stretch. At the Blackburn Alrplane and Motor Co., Ltd, at Brough on the Humber, have been concentrated mew engines, pontoons, wings and countless miscel- laneous supplies to enable the world flyers with the help of the Blackburn compary to place their airplanes in the finest possible condition. Brough marks the entrance of the flight into the sixth, last and possibly the most hazardous, division of the Toute. Iceland and Greenland have been the objects of a parthfinding expedition carried out last Summer by the same officer who is now acting as advance officer for this portion of the route, Lieut. Clarence E. Crumrine. This of- ficer ‘'was a member of the euccessful Alaskan expedition in 1920, and is even now an alternate pilot for the round- the-world flight, should his services be required. First Flight There. The airplanes making the round-the- world flight will be the first ever to have flown over either Iceland or Green- land, and the advent of their flight over these countries will mark a new era in aviation and a further achievement for American_aeronautics. It is possible that aircraft will some day solve the difficult transportation problems of these isolated countries. Our Navy is placing every facility at the disposal of the world flyers to in- sure their safe passage across the stormy waters of the North Atlantic. Even now Admiral Magruder, United States Navy, on board his flagship, the TUnited States cruiser Richmond, is speeding to Rosyth, Edinburgh, Scot- land, where he will be met by other ves- sels of the Navy to supervise and carry out the plan of co-operation which has been arranged. The first flight over water in the sixth division is from Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands, to Hofn Hornaflord, Iceland, a distance of 535 miles over the North Atlantic Ocean, ard will be patroled by four Navy vessels, which will be used in establishing a line of communication for the transmitting of weather information and reports on the movement of the world flight. all of these vessels being capable of a speed of 40 miles if such speed is found recessary. Fifty miles of this distance is over the western edge of the stormy Faroe Island group. After the flight has reached Iceland the four veseels will immediately swing into position along the southern coast of Iceland to cover the route from Hofn Hornafiord to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, a distance of 339 miles. Navy Vessels in Position. ‘When the flyers are ready to leave Reykjavik for Angmagsalik, Green- land, across the stormy Danish Straits, the Navy vessels will again be in po- sition to cover the 500 miles of the route between those points. Every precaution is being taken, and as a further safeguard against delay the Navy vessels which have been in Hofn Hornaflord and Reykja- vik will have picked up all of the spare parts which were unused by the flight at these two established bases. In the event of damage to any of the planes of the expedition, spares and supplies can be rushed to their' as- sistance with the least possible delay. At Angmagsalik, Greenland, it has been found impracticable to send any of our Navy vessels into the harbor on account of the ice, which remains there throughout the year.’ The Dan- ish government has come to the res- cue of the American expedition by providing a ship specially constructed for navigation in jcebound waters. This vessel, the Gertrud Rask, is equipped with radio and will serve as o base for the American expedi- tion after it reaches this place. Off-Shore Guard Provided. The flight along the bleak, barren and uninhabited eastern coast of Greenland will be guarded by vessels of the United States Navy lying off shore during the passage of the flight. The distance between Angmagsalik and Ivigtut, Greenland, is 610 miles, and it becomes necessary on account of the high ice-covered interior for the expedition to pass down the eas coast of Greenland around Cape Fare- well up the west coast to Ivigtut. At Ivigtut the Danish government has placed another vessel to assist the Americans, the warship Islands Falk, which is now cruising in Greenland waters. From Ivigtut to Indian Harbor, Labrador, the first stop to be made by the American flyers on the American contineht, a distance of 572 miles across the Davis Straits, the Rich- mond and her consorts will be joined by the cruiser Milwaukee and a di- vision of destroyers to guard the passage of the flight during this dan- &erous passage. The flight along the coasts of Labrador, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia to Boston, Mass., will be guarded by at least nine ships of the United States Navy. WIIl Leave August 1. But the flight is still at Brough, resting and preparing for their final ordeal. On leaving Brough, which present plans contemplate will be about August 1, the fiyers will skirt the coast of England and Scotland, along the shores of the North Sea, making their first landing at Kirk- wall, on Scapa Flow, in the Orkney Islands. The original plan contem- plated that the flight would land at Thorshavn, the capital of the Faroes, midway between the Orkmeys and Iceland, but on account of the con- tinual bad weather which seems to prevail in the vicinity of ~these islands it was decided to fly through to, the coast of Iceland. The route along the southern sea- coast of Iceland will be over the most thickly populated area of that coun- try and at this time of the year no difficulty should be experienced as a result of bad weather. The route from Iceland to Green- land follows roughly the same route taken by Erik the Red on his voyage of discovery ocenturies ago, when the continent of Greenland was discov- ered. The voyage across the Davis Straits from lvigtut to the coast of Labrador should be attended by the clear, beautiful weather which is usual in these waters at this time of the year, when the flight will be passing. : ‘After passing_dgwn_the coast of Labrador the flight will cross: the Straits of Belle Isle and skirt the western -shores of Newfoundland, thus avoiding the fogs of the Grand Banks, and unless unforeseen delay is experienced the world.flyers should reach Boston, the first stop in the United States, about August 15. Child Slayer Suspect Freed. NEW YORK, July 26.—Achillo Esposito, the last suspect held in connection with the slaying of § year-old Francis McDonnell, was freed today when chemists reported they were unable to discover any bloodstains or other incriminating marks on the man’'s clothing. s S e opy The favorite pet of the poet Burns was a sheep, while Rossetti leaned toward woodchucks, wombats, arma- dillas, kangaroos and chameleons. __THE SUNDAY ST territory DISASTERS IN'U.§. SET NEW RECORD Red Crogs Reports More Ap- peals for Aid During Past 6 Months Than Ever. America “has suffered more disas- ters drawing upon rellef resources of the Red Cross during. the first half of 1924 than in any period of the nation's’ history. Statistics an- nounced at the headquarters of the American Red Cross last night il- lustrated this fact. Not less than 35 localities were glven assistance from Red Cross t |funds. Floods, tornadoes, explosions, fires and epidemics in this country and earthquakes in forelgn countries called for $200,000 direct from the national treasury of the Red Cross, while Red Cross chapters and indi- viduals contributed much more than that amount to relief work. These constituted the major operations. Numerous smaller disasters are also on the record of relief work by the local chapters without assistance from national headquarters. Still Active in Lorain. The Red Cross is still carrying out an extensive work of relief and re- construction among the victims of the Lorain, Ohio, tornado of June 28, where ' nearly $500,000 already has been raised and more is in sight fer the re-establishment of the stricken and its people. Forty trained Red Cross workers are cov- ering the entire tornado area and at- tending to every emergency need. of the people who survived. The disaster in Ohio caused the most widespread destruction of any listed by the Red Cross this year, al- though other calamities of the half year have recorded ;greater death lists. Relief activities of the Red Cross were almost wholly confined to the United States, except for earth- quakes in Ecuador, Costa Rica and| Salesman Wanted A real producer to sell a spe- cialty with a national reputa- tion, to the grocery trade. Line is well and fayorably known. Commission given on both retail and jobbing orders. Transportation paid and a daily expense -allowance given to man with successful selling experience. State complete details of previous experience in first letter. We will arrange personal interview for most likely applicants. A thorough training will be given to the man selected. This should be a permanent job, netting $40.00 to $7506 a week to capable man. Address Sales Dept. John G. Elbs, Mfr. Star Egg Carriers and Trays Rochester, N. Y. T2 i room outfit. Colombla and rellef of famine sufterers in Albania. List of Disasters. The list of disasters from January 1 to June 30, where human suffering was relleved by the Red Cross, is as follows: Tornadoes—South Carolina, Chat- ham County, N. C.; Martin County, N. C.; Harrls County, Ga.; Merjwether County, Ga.; Tunica, Miss,; Eastern Oklahoma; ~Lorain, 'Ohio; ~Shawnee, Mississippl; Marfon county, Ala.; Cascade County, Mont. B Cloudburst—Carter County, Tenn. Windstorms—Dickinson, N. Dak., and gections of South Dakota, also in Minne- Floode—Crosby, Minn. (mine); Cum- berland, Md.: Belie Fouche, S. Dak.; Bitter ‘Creek, Wyo.; Harpers’ Ferry, . Va. Explosions—Pekin, Iil. (starch works); Johnson _City, Il.; Welch, W. Va. (mine) ; Benwood, W. Va. (mine). Fires—Lindonville, Vt.; Montpelier, 'Vt ; Kalama, Wash. The Red Cross also extended assist- ance in funds and trained workers at a serlous typhold epidemic in Lincoln Memorial University, Tenn., and during the Arizona quarantine against the foot and mouth disease. The North Carolina and Ohio tornadoes caled out the new mobile disaster relief unit recently or- ganized by the American Red Cross, which responded at once with trained disaster relief adminietrators and work- ers and applied relief immediately where calls were most urgent. Another noteworthy phase of this year's disaster record is the fact that localities not commonly eubject to na- ture's wrath have been visited by calamity. Most of the disasters occurred east of the Mississippi. 58 READEV WASHINGTON, D. C, JULY 27, 1924—PART T. CANON_CHASE IS°MAKING: INQUIRY IN FIRPO CASE Instructs Attorney to Demand Copy of Testimony Relating to Miss Lourdes. By the Associated Press. 5 NEW YORK, July 26.—Canon Wii- liam S. Chase, head of the New York Civic League, who is behind the movement to have a formal investi- gation made of olrcumstances sur- rounding the arrival at New York of Luis Angel Firpo and Blanca Lourdes, today Instructed his attor- ney, Bernard H. Sandler, to demand of Immigration Commissioner Cur- ran a copy of the testimony of ¥irpo and the woman’ before the immigra- tion authorities at Ellis lsland. Mr. Sandler.said he would go to Ellis Island Monday and ask for the minutes of the session of the spe- cial board of Inquiry before which Firpo and Miss Lourdes appeared. He said that Canon Chase considered these minutes a public record in- volving a moral issue and was of the opinion that Mr. Curran would turn them over to him. Canon Chase sald today that there has been an increase in evidence tending to show that Firpo and Miss Lourdes were acquainted before boarding_the vessel that brought them to New York from South Amer- jca. United States Attorney Hay- ward is investigating the case at the suggestion of Canon Chase. Miss Lourdes, not allowed to land after her arrival, sailed Thursday for Havana. K. C. TO HOLD SESSIONS. Supreme Convention Will Be Held in New York Next Week. NEW YORK, July 26.—Plans for the supreme convention of the Knights of Columbus, to be held here August to 7, are rapidly nearing comple- tion, it was said today. The convention will open with the celebration of a solemn pontifical mass by the Most Rev. Daniel Curley, Bishop of Syracuse, at St Patrick™s Cathedral. A luncheon to the visitors and a civic celebration will follow. Addresses will be delivered at the convention sessions by national and State officials, members of the hier- archy of the' Catholic_Church of America and national officers of the order. Numerous entertainments have been planned for the delegates and their friends. JAMAICA GREETS FLEET. British Cruisers Arrive at Kingston From Panama. KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 26.—The British special cruiser squadron, com- prising the Hood, Repulse and Adelaide, arrived here thi morning from Cristo- bal, and was greeted enthusiastically by both British and American residents. Kingston was gayly decorated. Ad- miral Sir Frederick L. Field and his staff, when they landed at 10 o'clock, were received by a guard of honor and by Mayor Simpson, who read an ad- dress of welcome and assured the ad. PEERLESS FURNITURE CO., 829 7TH ST. N.W. | 3fLFLRsRLAL, ERY ITEM!! EVERY ONE A RARE BARGAIN miral, who acted as representative of | the King, of Jamaica's unswerving. loyalty. s Tonight the admiral, and the other officers of the squadrom will be entcr tained at an official i dinner at King's House, after which there will be a bai HONOR TO INVENTOR OF BEER BOTTLING. London Company Drinks Solemn Toast , to Memory of Waiter ‘Whose Genius Made Wealth. By the Assoclated Press, LONDON, July 26.—The memory of Benjamin Kenton, the first man who bottled beer successfully for export, was honored at a banquet given by the Vintners Company here. In sol- emn silence the company drank “the immortal memory of our late brother and benefactor, Benjamin Kenton.” When 15 years of age Kenton was apprenticed to a hotel keeper later became a waiter and beer- drawer at one of London's old-fash foned public_ houses called the “Crown and Magp He marricd the daughter of the tavern keeper and prospered, and his fortune was increased when he discovered the secret of bottling ale so that it could pass through the changes of climat. on the voyage to hot countries with- out the cork flying out of the bottle REd ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS!™ EVERY SPECIAL SAVES YOU DOLLARS! ACT QUICK! 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