Evening Star Newspaper, September 23, 1927, Page 5

DEATH OF MALTZAN MOURNED INBERLIN Officials and American Col- i ony Regret Tragedy—Hin- | denburg Consoles Widow. Br the Associated Press BERLIN, September Berlin and its American colony were mghast today when they received (he' 23,—OMcial mews of the tragic death of Ambassa- dor Ago Maltzan, German, him one of her ablest diplom Popularity is jrobably not e: any one in the foreign service. When the American Club enter- Rained Baron von Maltzan a week ago he was fondly dubbed “the eclub's uncle from America,” which designa- | tion he accepted with the reservation that he felt himself far too youns to be the uncle. as the greater part of his lite's work still was ahead of him. K own as Hard Worker, Ambassador was known not hard worker who never mpared himself when his country’s in- terests demanded his time, but was ®lso known as a good fellow, who was et home everywhere in all walks of life. The popula | meric based | on the fact that he caught the | an spirit perhaps better than | | | The only as a baron with was of the colony ty diplomat sent to America by While diplomats of the older little interest ial world. Von Maltz | Germany's way to popularity through- | out the world was tied up with the | achievements of her people in spor aeronautics, art and music. He, ther fare, did everyt possible 1o bring | leaders in these lines of human en- deavor to America A year ago when he expressed the opinion that the ‘swimming achieve- ments of Eric Rademacher were bet- ter than the services of a dozen dip Jomats there was some consternation 4n Wilhelmstrasse, but events showed that he was right. | | dust Hindenburg Expresses Sorrow. President von Hindenburg was the first to send condolences to Baroness von Maltzan, He said: The terrible disaster which has befallen you so suddenly grieves me deeply. 1 beg you to ac- cept this expression of my deepest sympathy Germany loses in your husband, who lost his life so tragic- ally, one of her ablest diplomats and most distinguished representatives, whose memory 1 shall aw: honor.” MALTZAN, GERMAN ENVOY TO U. S,, DIES IN AIRPLANE CRASH (Continued from First Page.) of the most active diplomats, and since the presentation of his credentials on March 12, 1925, Baron van Maltzan's efforts had been untiring in populariz- ing all things German, and in gener- ally restoring his country to the prom- Inence it had before the war. Secretary Kellogg paid_tribute to | Germany's | contact. Von Maltzan Family Believes Its Doom Is Told by Pearls By the Associated Press. BERLIN, September 23.—The accidental death today of Baron ARo Maltzan recalls a curious family legend concerning a string of pearls. In return for a favor, the legend runs, a goblin presenteéd the pearls to Baroness Eva Regna Maltzan in 1588. The goblin, in making the presentation, is supposed’ to have id the pearls would bring luck as ng as they retained their true color, but that if death threatened the head of some branch of the family, this would be revealed by the pearls changing color. Baroness Louise Reibnitz Malt- zan, aunt of the Ambassador. in re- calling the legend, said the goblin admonished that dire consequences had followed misuse of the pear! the ability of Baron von Maltzan in a statement issued at the State De- partment “Baron Maltzan was one of most accomplished diplo- mats.” Mr. Kellogg said. “He proved his ability in Washington as he had long since proved it in Berlin, im in the United States, outs his purely official duties, was to bring about once more cordial relations be- tween the American and the German people. His efforts were highly suc- cessful and he was personally known nd liked all over the United States. intelligence and tact and the von H friendly spirit in which he conducted his negotiations were recognized and appreciated by all officials of the American Government. “He often id that he hoped io remain in Washington for 20 years and it is a tragedy that h's death should have put an end to the fine work he was carrying on. “In offering our sincere sympathy to the German government in the loss able public servant. I must also the personal sorrow of the < of the Department of State | h whom the Ambassador came into | Baron von Maltzan's posi- | tion will be difficult to fill."” H Loss to Capital Soclety. Washington society will deeply mourn the death of Baron von Malt zan and the necessary taking awa from its ranks Baroness von Maltzan, both of whom proved themselves not only excellent diplomats, but persons of rare social grace. The baron took a particular interest in the social life here and without attempting to vary the details of his entertainments from German custom, yet adapted them to American convenience and in the more than two yvears he was host at the German embassy he left an impress as one of the most notable hosts and with the most lavish hospitality ever exercised there. Both Baron and Baroness von Malt- zan established the custom of an- nually entertaining at an elaborate supper party some time during the Winter season, for newspaper writer n rd w JUST LIKE \Washington's Finest Men's Wear Store! TWO SUITS FOR THE PRICE OF THE EVENING men and women, and on these occa- sions there were always present dis- tinguished guests from Germany, art- ists, musicians or literary men. The embassy on Massachusetts terrace, which rapidly umed the atmos. phere of luxury under the hands of Baroness von Maltzan, Vi open to artists, especially their own country, and both the by and baroness hecame sustaining mem bers and supporters of the Washing- ton Opera Co. They were generous in their support of local charities. One of the interesting events of Baron Maltzan's life here, and also one of the last, was to make an ex- tended trip to the Pacific coast, visit the national parks and linger for days in the places of most interest to him. Baroness Maltzan and their little daughter and only child accompanied [ him. CRASHED WHILE LANDING. SCHLEIZ, Germany, September ( he Lufthansa plane D. hich carried Ambassador Ago Malt- zan and five others to their death when it crashed here, was apparently trying to make a landing, an eyvewit- ness said today. He said the plane flew over Schleiz about 9:30 a.m. and then was seen at- tempting to land toward the south in the direction of Hof. Unable to land. he sald the plane began to roll sud- der and then plunged 300 feet to the ground. It overturned and buried itself partly in the ground while the left wing, which was broken off in the plunge, whs hurled 70 feet away. Some say that a gr explosion was heard and flames spurted from the plane. The cabin was completel shed and the bodies of the plane’s oceu- pants were found buried in the debris terribly mutilated. Lufthansa experts, who arrived here in a special plane, have found it dificult to determine the cause of the crash as the plaine was so completely demolis m Bentley Services Held. services for Alexander . ars old, a lawyer, who ide in the Houston Ho- were conduct Funeral Bantley, 52 v committed su ) tel Wednesday evening. ed in Hysong's funeral chapel this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Thomas J. Walsh officiated. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery Can Explodes; Girl Burned. Attempting to refuel a kitchen fire with coal oil proved disastrous today fo Ethel Gusby. colored, 18 years old. 219 V street, who was hurned about the arms and chest when the can exploded. She was taken to Freed- mens’ Hospital where physiclans de- clared her burns were not serious. el e b Actor Sued for Divorce. NEW YORK, September 23 (#).— Summons and complaint in a divorce action were served yesterday on Elliott Dexter, motion picture actor, on - half of his wife. Nina C. Dexter. Suit was filed in the Los Angeles, Calif. Superior Court and the nature of her complaint was not revealed. GETTING {ing in F thought of me, one of the men of the | STAR. WASHINGTON. D. €. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 23, LEGION ADJOURNS PARIS CONVENTION IN BLAZE OF GLORY m First Page.) (Continued fr “play” organization of officers are given titles, held a “wreck in the Palais Society,” the vet ns whose French railway with imme: du_Trocadero. A number of enthusiastic can underwent the ordeal of init were admitted to the accomp of a volley of rifle fire. Amon was one Krenchman, Capt. L'Hopital, aide to Mar vho entered into the spirit of the proceedings with zest. After the Initiation the new chef de chemin de fer, P. St. Georse of New York. was installed in ofti and a banquet was held, at which the members of the women's orzani zation, the Eight and Forty, we guests. Then the whole assembla streamed off to the opera ball Now that the Legion convention is but & memory, it may be noted that the entire week passed unmarred hy success 1 single untoward incident. and news paper commentators say that the FFrench people have learned to know what real Americans are. Even the most sanguine never could have imagined the effect the ming of the Legion had on France. The presence of the ex.service men and their womenfolk so ahsorbed the population that events which usually would e arvoused wide interest ed almost unn . Respects fo Clemencean. ward . Spafford inangurated his term as national commander by pay inz his 1espects to Georges Clemen- ceau, wartime premier ance and the man credited with done more than any one else to stiffen the French r after the discour and 1917, 2 was accompanied hing, former ( by Gen. Pe mdi age and a Legion ‘delegation were received by “the Ti open arms. “T am really touched.” he said in reply to an address voted by the Legion convention, “that the hovs I s w fight nee for France 10 v war time who now have disappeared.” The former premier is in the pink of health and in high spirits. He said ha was glad to see that the great in stitution, the Legion, was in the han. K of men able in peace to same admirable effort the A, in the war. he members of the do talked with him a few minutes, and he and Gen. 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Flaher- ty Caused Her Husband's Death. | Baith suitivan, 1338 v ministratrix of Kugene Sulli died May street, ad . who from ' n lighted gasoline - filed suit in the Distrie Supreme Court against Martin V. | Flaherty, 1125 Kighth street north st, asking $10,000 damages for the gh Attorney Charle Rob. inson, it is alleged that the defendant, angered at Sullivan, threw a lighted soline torch at him. igniting his clothing, causing burns from which he died four days later. A coroner’s jury | held Sullivan’s death was accidental. his | . last, as a result of burns | 1927. 5 'C. H. GREATHOUSE | LISTED TO RETIRE | Chief Indexer, Agriculture Bureau, Rounds Out 20 Years of Servics, | | | Charles H. (¢ |of the office athouse, chief indexer information, Depart- of i ment of Agriculture, will retire by vea- |son of age October 12, when he will | have rounded out 30 years of service with the department | Twenty employes of the editorial and | indexing sections of the office of infor- | mation tendered him a farewell lunch leon Wednesday. Many personal trib | utes were paid him by his associates. | M. athouse, who lives at Rossiyn. Va.. where he publishes The Commonwealth, a kly paper. was | appointed i 1 editor April 1, 1897, and during his first year in the department he wrof= Historical | Sketeh of the Department of Agricul- ture.”” published in 1897, and revised by him in 1907, | widental Occupation. | During the first eight vears index ing was incidental with him tn editing publications. On April 6, 1903, the in dex section was established by & re- tary James Wilson, nd Great- house was put in charge. In addi ta establishing the d index to all department publications, he super vised the preparation, editing and ation of the cumulated indexes armers' Bulletin 1-230. 1-300, | 1-1000, and the cumulased Yearbook |indexes for 1804.1900 and for each five vears to 1915, Nearly a million index hout 400.000 of which are in the fine cases of the main library, have | been prepared under his direction. For ahout six vears indexes were prepared gricultural sections of the Con- ressional Record for the various bu ns of the department Mr. Great ted considerable index- of hearings on agrieultural sub. the committees of an editor of the ournal for eight | re Native of Kentucky. -, Greathouse was horn October 12 7, on a farm in Union County, Ky. was graduated by the high schools of Greanville, TIl., and Ann Arbor. Mich., and from the Univer of Michigan ." 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