Evening Star Newspaper, March 17, 1929, Page 10

10 % __THE SUNDAY STAR. WASHINGTON. D. MARCH Ve, 1929 PARE T MACKALL DENIES MITCHELL AGTVTY Influence Not Used on Road Commission by Senator, Ex-Official Testifies. | Bpecial Dispatch to The ANNAPOLIS, Md, March 16 John N. Mackall. former chairman of | the Maryland Roads’ Commission, ! again became the star witness before | the grand inquest of the Maryland Legislature tonight. He denied that| Senator Walter J. Mitchell of Charles County and Democratic floor leader | of the Senate ever sought to influence the commission in awarding any con- tracts. Charges and testimony given on prr»} vious occasions by Joseph A. Wilmer, | House Republican floor leader, mntimated ; that Senator Mitchell had used his in- | fluence to cbtain for Harold S. Swann, Charles County_contractor, extensio of contracts. He also charged that Senator Mitchell had a financiai in- terest in such contracts. Mr. Mackall denied that any favor- ftism had been shown to Mr. Swann or | to any other contractor in Charles | County. He said that Senator Mitchell | had been active in seeking to get roads | uilt in his county and that he had, on | occasions, been very helpful to the com- mission when it met with road building | | | SOCIETY GIRLS i | | Above: Riding classes are taken up in earnest in preparation for the show at Fort Myer. Leading the group, left to right: Patricia Henry, Katherine Meyer, Mary Jane Brahany and Jane McDonald. = Below: Patricia Henry. daughter of the commandant at Fort Myer, puts Tony through his tricks in preparation for the circus. Sergt. Frank Smith and Elmer, the dog, are superintending the operation. —Star Staff Photos difficuities in that county. However, Senator Mitchell's attitude in regard to Mr. Swann “was never overzealous.” At no time did he ever ask the commission to aid Mr. Swann in | any way. Mr. Mackall also denied that | Senator Mitchell was employed by the commission to obtain rights of way or to represent the State in condemnation proceedings. | Employment of Attorneys. | “Attorneys in condemnation procced- | ings were always employed through the attorney general's office and their se- | lection had the attorney general's ap- proval,” Mr. Mackall said. Mr. Mackall took the stand after Mr. Wilmer and Senator Mitchell had spent the day before the committee in an ef- fort to prove their contentions concern- ing the latter’s interest and activity on behalf of Mr. Swann's contracts. ‘The grand inquest committee met shortly after 11 o'clock this morning | and was in session throughout the re- mainder of the day except for a 30- minute luncheon recess. Some mem- bers of the committee wanted to meet | again tomorrow, but this plan was finally dropped when it was decided to remain in session untd @ late hour to- night, Mr. Wilmer was the first witness of the day, taking the stand in an effort to prove his charges against Senator Mitchell on the floor of the House and before the Nelligan committee in Balti- more. These charges intimated that the Senator had used his political in- fluence to aid Mr. Swann to obtain ex- tension contracts and that he was fi- nancially interested in the Swann con- tracting business. Floor Leader Testifies. ‘The Republican floor leader also gave testimony which intimated that Senator 1 Mitchell was employed by the roads commission as a_‘“right-of-way attor- | ney” and that he had used his power to hold up a contract which had been awarded to Mr. Wilmer, who is a con- tractor as well as a lawyer. For the first hour that he was on the witness stand Mr. Wilmer read into the rd various letters he wrote to or ‘eceived from Mr. Mackall and Gov. Ritchie and specifications and terms of several road contracts. He also read opinions regarding the legality of ex- tending contracts. Mr. Wilmer reviewed the test case he brought against Mr. Swann, charging :hat it was illegal to extend contracts. ! The Circuit Court in Baltimore upheld ! Mr. Wilmer’s contention and Mr. Swann was denied the contract. Senator Mitchell admitted that Mr. Swann had received some extension contracts prior ‘0 the court ruling that they were ille- zal. He also stated that he was the fAnancial backer and guarantor of Mr. Swann. However, he denied that he nad at any time -used improper influ- nce to obtain contracts for Mr. Swann. Mr. Wilmer said he was not making the direct charge that Senator Mitchell had ased any improper influence to get con- twracts for Mr. Swann. “But you charge it indirectly?” asked Senator C. Scott Beck, chairman of the sommittee. Charge Not Made. “I do not charge that Senator Mitchell even went to Gov. Ritchie or to Mr. Mackall and sought to get ex- tension contracts for Mr. Swann,” Mr. | Wilmer asserted. “But the assumption | might easily be there when we flndi that in two counties the only persons getting extension contracts were the State Senators.” “Was that the only basis you had for the charge that you made on the floor | of the House?” asked James J. Lindsey, jr.. the Democratic floor leader. “I do not care to go into that,” re- torted Mr. Wilmer. “I do not see why | not,” replied Mr. Lindsey. “That is the reason we are here.” A few minutes later, pressed about the basis he had for his charge, Mr. Wilmer said that “you could call a witness here who was told by Mr. Swann that perhaps Mr. Mackall knew Senator Mitchell was backing him and that this might have had some in- fluence in procuring extensions.” Mr. Wilmer said that from the fact | that Mr. Swann backed by Senator Mitchell was the only contractor getting etxension contracts in Charles County and that George Peverly, former Sen- ator and member of the House from St. Marys County was the only contractor getting extension contracts in that county “a strong inference could be drawn.” FINAL RITES TUESDAY FOR GEORGE BURKE FPormer Government Printing Of- fice Employe to Be Buried in Arlington Cemetery. Funeral services for George Oliver Burke, who died at the Naval Hospital Friday night of heart disease at the age of 82, will be held Tuesday after- noon at 1 oclock from Sergeon’s Funeral Chapel, 1011 Seventh street. Interment_will be made in Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Burke had lived with his daugh- | ter and son-in-law, C. Frank Myers, Mount Vernon Park, Alexandria, since | he retired from the Government Print- | ing Office seven years ago, after 33 | years consecutive service. He was| born in Baltimore April 14, 1846, He enlisted in Cole’s Cavalry of Maryland at the age of 18 and served during the latter part of the Civil Wai. He was held prisoner in Libby Prison at Richmond for seven months. After the Civil War he enlisted in the Marine | Corps and served for 19 years. | Mr. Burke was a member of Harmony Lodge, No. 17, F. A . M.; Mount vernon Chapter, No. 3, R. A. M.; Wash- ington Council, No. 1, R. 8. M.; Orient Commandery, No. 5, Knight | Templars, and was past commander of Lincoln Post, No. 3, G. A. R. He was the first Grand Sentinel of Grand | Council Royal and Select Masons, and continued in this position until last vear, when he was made Grand Sentinel Emeritus for life. One of the feats of a trainer in a IRISH PAY HONOR | the Ancient Order of Hibernians at-| | parties and dances were held last night, | 10 PATRON SAINT Hundreds of American Sons of Erin Attend St. Pat- rick’s Exercises. \ ‘The memory of Ireland’s patron saint was honored last night in fitting manner by several hundred American sons and daughters of Erin, and also by some who cannot lay claim to direct Irish ancestry, at numerous social gatherings, large and small, where a typically, happy atmosphere prevailed. | Nearly 300 members and guests of | tended their St. Patrick’s banquet at| the Willard Hotel where a speaking program and entertainment program was held in a gay setting of green. | Speakers at the Willard gathering | included Commissioner Proctor L. Dougherty, Right Rey. John M. Mc-| Namara, Rev. T. Vincent Fitzgerald, | Patrick J. Haltigan, Rev. !gnuuus‘ Smith, James T. McCarthy, who was | chairman of the committee in charge. | and Mrs. Elizabeth Lynn, president of | the ladies’ auxiliary of the Hibernian order. Joseph A. Daly was toastmaster. | Serving on the reception committee | were Daniel M. Stanton, chairman, M. | E. Buckley and James Moriarty. The banquet in honor of St. Patrick, also marked the centennial of the Catholic political emancipation in Ire- nd. | By At the Mayflower Hotel approximately | the organization, which was addressed | du Other speakers were John F. Crosby. | Zo: former Assistant Attorney General, of | New York, and Dr. Henry A. Lappin. included numbers by Colin O'More, | popular American tenor, and Georgetown University Glee Club. Col. | Arthur O'Brien, president of | Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, presided. | First Large Gathering. Although the organization is known | hot formed about two years ago. | tainment last night at the club head- attendance. Judge Mary O'Toole of Municiyal Court presided over the gathering. A feature of the entertainment was the | telling of Irish stories by Miss Una O'Connor, new member of th> Woman's | City Club, who came to Washington | recently from Dublin. | Addresses were made by Michael | Francis Doyle of Philade'phia, and | ‘Thomas W. O'Brien of Washington. On the entertainment program were Robert M. O'Lone, tenor, of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Choir, who was | accompanied by Miss Mary Louise Sul- livan, director of the choir; Joseph Trainor, baritone, accompanied by Mar- tin Dowd; Miss Marjorie de la Mater, soprano, accompanied by her mother, and Miss Helen Calhoun, who gave readings. A number of smaller organization | including social events of church groups | made possible by the period of freedom from self-imposed restraints during the season of Lent. Deaths lieported. {he Health Department during the I ours: Johanna Bean, 95 years, Home for Aged and Infirm. Joseph E. Soitzer, 87. 4021 Blain st. ne. Julia P_Willlamson, 85, 2100 Mass. ave. Jhmes P."Jardella. 80, National Lutheran ome. Rufus B. Denmark. 78, 702 E st. n.e Gertrude A. Kaufmann. 63, 5815 bth ‘st Fdward Teachum. 62, Providence Hospital Adolphine M. Engels, 62, 3626 New Hamp- shire ave. Maggle Comnskv. 55, Gallinger Hospital Arthur Lee Brown, 32, Emergency Hospital. Sarah Tavior, 86. 310 H st. n.e Margaret_McCorpen. 80. 1814 Florida ave. Leila P. Palmer, 72,1119 Columbia rd. Virginia Jaster. 62, Emergency Hospital. Samuel K 1 Joseph Collins, 6 Antriony Montjoy, Thomas Tevlor, 58, Gallinger Hospital Charles Bavlor. 56, St. Eiizabeth's Hospital. Martin Ferguson. 40, Gallinger Hoznital Fdward Howard, 38. Tuberculosis Hospital. . 26. Emergency Hospital 7 months, 50315 20th st. George and Jennie Smith, dmen’s Hospital. Births Reportgd. hours Edward M. and Helen C_Hardine. boy. Williem A. and Martha L. Vogel. boy E. and Frances E. Hamilton. boy. d_Frances Jenkins. boy. es, Samuel M. and Fred L. and Pearl Mohler. girl Robert J. and Mildred K. Barrett. glrl.e n d A. Schwarzman, girl Howard and Margaret Heffron, girl Roland C. and Irene L. Davies. girl Richard §. ana Wilmoth Paulett, girl. George and Mary C. Gleim. girl Morris and Frances Stirman. g H. Brue and Virginia E. CI girl, Joseph S. and Helen Everett. girl. Tsanc and Morgaret Miller, girl. Theodore and Etkel Nash. boy. Chester A. and Margaret P. Scala, girl George and Virginia Shields. boy. Vernon and_Sallie Dorsey. boy. James and Mary Ward. girl. Charles J. and Genevieve Jamieson. girl. MacDonald and Blanch O. Henry. boy. R d C West. b william E. and Thelma T. Duckett, William and Ruth Jeflerson, & Uz and Oz, two little Kentucky towns. Yondon circus is to have an elephant grasp his head in ils mouth and carry - him around the ripg. claim the djgtinction of having shortest, nam in the United States. the | was working splendidly. had encountered poor the | Scuthern Mexico and had encountered a strong headwind all the way, which reduced his flying speed to 120 miles an The following deaths have been renorted fo | st 8 The following births have been reported to the Health Department during the last 24 the of all railread stations CAPT. EAKER FALL INDAWNDUSK HOP Poor Visibility Forces Pilot to p.m. Tuesday, for Lansing M. Dow, 54, Abandon Flight at Managua, | hicles of the Post Office Department, | Nicaragua. the Associated Press. MANAGUA, Nicaragua, March 16— 300 members of the Friendly Sons of | Capt, Ira C. Eaker arrived here at 5:21 St. Patrick attended the first annual |pm. from Guatemala City. banquet of the Washington branch of | doned his attempt to make a dawn-to- sk flight to Panama from Brown by Senator Shortridge of California. | ville, Tex., and will leave for the Canal ne at 6 a.m. tomorrow. Capt. Eaker blamed only weather con- | ditions for - his failure to hold to the An elaborate entertainment program |schedule that he had plotted. He was in fine fettle and the motor of his pln;\‘r e in However, visibility ur, ‘When e takes off at daybreak for as one of the oldest of persons of Irish | Panama he will be accompanied by a ancestry, this was the first large gath- | Pan-American Airways plane and a Ma- ering 6f members of the local chapter, | rine Corps Fokker. | Capt. Eaker now plans his return The Woman's City Club held its flight from Panama to Brownsville for annual St. Patrick’s banquet and enter. | Monday and will get away at daybreak in another attempt to accomplish it in quarters, 22 Jackson place, with 155 in | the daylight hours of one day. FALLS BEHIND SCHEDULE. Pilot Plans Dawn to Dusk Return u.l Brownsville. BROWNSVILLE, Tex., March 16 (#). ' —Running a race against darkne: Capt. Ira C. Eaker had fallen two hours e behind schedule when he departed from | Moran, well known physician, educator. | Guatemala City, Guatemala, the third and writer on medical subjects, Who stop on his journe; cover the 1,950 miles by 7 p.m. He got into the air here at 4:08 am. and landed at Tampico, | tant, at 6:30 a.m, where he | stop of 10 minutes for fuel. Approximately 1,071 miles of | had been completed when Capt. Eaker | reached Guatemala City, 330 miles from | Managua, David, Panama, remains with a fina lay of 185 miles to France Field. Before his departure, .the pilot an- another of 365 | nounced his intention to attempt a re- | turn flight to Brownsville between dawn |and dusk and then attempt a one day air trip from San Antonio to Washing- on, . STRIKE PARLEY FAILS. | GREENVILLE, S. C., March 16 (). Conferences between officials and strik- | ing operatives of the War Shoals Manu- facturing Co.'s mills at War Shoals to- |day failed to bring about any settle- ment of the difficulties, it learned | this afternoon, |, The conference lasted more than three hours, and it is expected it will be resumed Monday. The employes of the manufacturing | work to do. “At Seventh and K” i i | | | | | | He aban- He had hoped to 260 miles dis- made a | Church at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, miles to [GOLDINEERGS. E ye' Examined Free! Special Offer . 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