Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1929, Page 11

SUBURBAN NEWS.’ MURDER CHARGED "W Srusins ~ AGANST YoUTH Indictment -to Be Sought in ‘Killing.of High Schoal Girl # . Near Roanoke. the Acsociated Press, OANOKE, Va., December 20.—R. T. Hubbard, commoniwealth's attorney, last nignt ]od&el:d # formal charge of murder a ven..Harman .in- the slaying of- Freeda Bolt, Willis High School serior, last week. The youth's indict- ment will be sought at a special session of the Roanoke County grand jury Jan- uary 6, he said. Harman, held since Sunday in Floyd County on a warrant sworn out by the @irl's father after her disappearance last Thursday, is now in Roanoke City Jail here. Wednesday he furnished the information leading to discovery of the girl's body 18-miles from Roanoke. Died of Strangulation. ‘The commdnwealth's’ attorney's an- nouncement was made after Dr. G. A. L. Koimer. county coroner, said in his reliminary report that the girl died Yy _strangulation. So far as authorities were willing to divulge, there is nothing nearer a con- fession from Harman than informa- tion he (Harman) gave Deputy Sheriff Giles Harris that led to the discovery of the girl's body. Since telling the deputy about 4| o'clock Wednesday in the Floyd Jail ‘where the girl's body .would be found, the prisoner has held- a' close- tongue, and no casual ‘question by officers has added to the Information they seek in | solving the case. | Young Harman traveled the road over which Freeda Bolt must have taken her last ride; the car in which she rode was halted at the point where paysical evidence shows her body was dragged through the brush and wet leaves, 200 feet to the place where it was found covered with logs, and the Iad, of his own velition, went down the path that has been well marked by many feet since Sherif D. P. Hylton and a party of Floyd and Roanoke offi- cers found the body. When he reached the road after the steep climb back he shivered and complained of being cold. Disappeared’ Week Ago. TFreeda Bolt disappeared a week ago last night, and search for her failed until 4 o'clock Wednesday when Har- man gave Deputy Sheriff Harris the information that led to finding the y. s, Although officers said ‘there was no, “dangerous sentiment” in‘ Floyd, they saw fit to bring Harman to the Roanoke Jail. The body was found in Roanoke County, but the place where the girl died has not been determined. MRS. TALBO"I:T HEADS CITIZENS’ COMMITTEE Falls Church Woman Named Head | of Memfiership Body—Others Are Selected. Special Dispatch to The Star. FALLS CHURCH, Va., December 20. —Frank Eastman, president of the East Falls Church Citizens’ Association has appeinted Mrs. Philip M Talbott chair- man of the assoc! n’s standing com- mittee on mem| ip, She will be as- sisted by Mrs. John S. Trabold and Mrs. S. W. Jones. Mrs. James W. Brown was appointed chairman of the school committee, assisted by Mrs Wil- Yiam T. Van Doren and Mrs. Charles Brooks. Charles Brooks was made chairman of the town council committee, the other members including Philip M. ‘Talbott and W. R.. Graham, Herbert Coward willzact as chairman ‘of the Arlington County.«.Ciyic Federation committee, with Mrs. Coward:as.alter- nate; other members including Harry A. Fellows, with Mrs. Fellows 1is alter- nate, and Mrs Harry E. Moran with Mr. Moran as alternate. . J.\ V. Turner was appointéd ehairtman of ‘the State and county committee, assisted by John L. Harmon, Dr. R. J. Formad, George A. Crossman and Philip B. Nourse. Members of the association discussed the situation existing in regard to the extension of water into the Ariington County portion of Falls Church and into the town as a whole. The opinion ‘was expressed that the residents were entitled to an eight-inch, rather than a six-inch main and they were confident that it would be provided. Councilmen Dr. Julius Parmelee and “Philip M: Taibott of the second ward and W. T. ‘Westcott of the first ward were in attendance at the meeting, which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Coward. LODGE HIE "ELECTION. Hugh Reid Chosen Master of Ar- lington Masons. \ Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. CHERRYDALE, Va., December 20.— Hugh Reid, county Delegate to the Gen- eral Assembly, was elected master of Arlington Lodge No. 42, A. F. and A. M., at the annual election meeting of the lodge, held in Masonic Temple here last night. Other elections resulted as follows: Fred H. Doe, senior warden; A. B. Honts, junior warden; Willis E. Hurd, secretary; ‘Ralph Horner, senior deacon; Samuel F. Cooper, junior deacon; H. 8. Potter, treasurer; B. F. Lusby, chaplain; Jesse Rohrback, marshal; C. S. Speer, senior steward; Hugh S. Ladd, junior steward; Willlam N. Prender, tiler. The newly elected officers were installed by Joseph L. May, district deputy grand master of district No. 54. POLICE BRINGS RESULTS. Presence of Officer on Central Ave- nue Makes for Safety. By & Staff Correspondent of. The Star. CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md., December 20.—Traffic conditions on Central avé- nue are much improvetl as a result of the assignment of State Policeman Booker to this territory during the past Week, Mayor Thomas J. Luckett re- ports. Although arrests: have not been numerous the presence of the officer, who patrols the road at intervals from his headquarters at Marlboro, has re- sulted in a noticeable lessening of speed and reckless driving, the mayor says. The officer ‘was §ssigned to the terri- v as a result of the urgent request of the mayor and council. JOHN SCHAFFER DEAD. To Death in Old Pit By the Assoclated Press. LONACONING, Md., December 20.—Mrs. Mariam Izzett, 34, was charged today with causing the death of her 5 weeks old daughter by throwing the chlid into an aban- donediron ore furnace, just outside the town, yesterday. Police who found the baby on a pile of junk at the bottom of a 40-foot drop, believed poverty and {1 health had deranged the mother's mind. HEDRICK HITS BACK. AT GLOTH CHARGES Arlington Supervisor Says Commonwealth’s Attorney Is Playing Politics. Special Dispatch to The Star. CLARENDON, Va. December 20. Supplementing his statement of yeste: day in answer to charges of Commot wealth Attorney William C. Gloth re- garding the alleged non-payment of bills for water and sewer installations in the Waycroft subdivision of the Arlington Investment Corporation, of Which he is manager and a director, Supervisor B. M. Hedrick today charac- ter the charges as “childish and and countercharged the State’s rney with playing politics, “I note with amusement the feel > popping of what Mr. Gloth evidently intended 'to be the thunderous roar of his opening gun in the next campaign for commonwealth's attorney,” Mr. Hedrick declared. Admits Debt, Mr. Hedrick admits ths corporation’s indebtedness to the county of $10,480.06 and asks, “What of it?” “Don't other subdivisions still have unpaid balances on their water and sewer accounts?” he continued. “What about Country Club Hills, Waverly Hills and others too numerous to mention? The facts are a matter of public record. “The - contract of the Arlington In- vestment Corporation called for pay- ment on the installment plan, just like over 90 per cent of the other owners of subdivision. The investment company is doing exactly as do all the others, so wiy should it be. singled out for at- tack?” Mr. Hedrick asked. The investment company, Mr. Hed- rick asserted, is willing and anxious to pay what is just and equitable and charged that Mr. Gloth “seems to be trying to prevent settlement.” Contin- uing Mr. Hedrick states: “I have the account for the sewer in my pocket right now and it was not given to me until after the attorney for the Commonwealth demanded payment. The corporation paid $1,650 on the water account and $1,350 out of $4,050 on the ‘sewer account before the bill was rendered. Does that look as if they were refusing payment?” Gloth Writes Letter, Continuing his efforts to collect what he claims is due the county for the improvements, Judge Gloth yesterday addressed a letter to Foster Hagan, sec- retary of the Arlington Investment Cor- poration, requesting that.he be allowed to present the matter before a meeting of the board of directors. “I find that your corporation,” Judge Gloth wrote, “is indebted to the county in the sum of approximately $10,000 for installation of sewers and water in your subdivision known as Waycroft. It is very important that a meeting of your board be called as I wish to appear before it for the purpose of seeing that the county is paid the ob- ligation due it by your corporation.” LIMESTONE S.UGGESTED FOR NEW COURTHOUSE |Indiana or Alabama Stone in Buff and White Recommended by Special Committee. Spectal Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md,, December 20—1f the advice of the sub-committee re- cently named by the court house build- ing committee to select materials and equipment and prepare specifications, etc., for the $500,000 court house it is planned to erect here, is followed, the handsome new temple of justice and jail will be constructed of either buff or white Indiana or Alabama lime- stone. Decision to make such a recom- mendation was reached at a meeting of the committee here, which was at- tended by the chairman, George Sacks, Berry E. Clark and Lacy Shaw. ‘The other members of the committee are Capt. Chester Wells, Clagett C. Hil- ton and Henry F. Tafl, ‘The committee also decided to ad- vise that the floors of the the corridors be of terrazzo, and devoted considerable time to conferring with representatives of various firms regarding windows and other casements for both the court house and jall portions of the proposed structure. ‘The report of the committee is ex- pected to be adopted at the next meet- ing of the building committee. NEARBY TOWN TO VOTE ON ELECTION MATTER Proposed Amendment to Capitol Heights Chapter Up for Ap- proval at Polls. By a Staft Correspondent of The Star. CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md., December 20.—A special election on a proposed amendment to the town charter mak- ing it possible for persons who have resided in the town a year to vote witl out having registered 12 months in ad- vance will be held in the fire house tomorrow. Polls will be open from 7 am. to 8 p.m. Walter Oliver, Dr. A. H. Lee and George Finger, jr, have been named as judges, according to Mayor ‘Thomas J. Luckett, George Horftman will act as clerk. SEEK HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER Man Left Lying in Road by Opera- tor Near Alexandria. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. Nonagenarian ‘Succumbs to Heart! . ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 20— Attack. Bpecial Dispatch tp The Star. HAMILTON, Va, - Deceraber 20— John Schaffer, 92, died at his home in Hamilton yesterday from a heart at- tack. He had apparently been in good health until’ a‘few hours before his death. He was a Confederate veteran, having served in the 8th Virginia Reg- iment. ‘Two daughters, Misses Ida and Blanche Schaffer, who live at howe, survive him. PFuneral services will be held at his home tomorrow_afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial in Lake View Cemetery, Hamilton: Miss Wills Friend to Wed. SAN FRANCISCO, December 20. (#). ~—A friend of Helen Wills, presented at court with her, is to follow her to the matrimonial altar, Miss Harrlet Walk- er is engaged to Wellington Smith Henderson, whose father was formerly oot et woiat g George W. Cole, 61, of Arlington Ridge, was struck by a hit-and-run driver sometime before 6 o'clock and was found lying in the road at Mount Vernon avenue and Oak Crest by Charles W. Roberts, who brought him to the Alexandria Hospital, The exact extent of his injuries have not been ascertained, but he is suffer- ing from cuts to his scalp and face and Rnsslb}e injuries to his back. Police ave been unable-to get any line of the driver of the car. Church to Present Play. BON AIR, Va, December 20 (Spe- cial) —Members of the Union Meth- odist Church of Washington, in con- junction with members of the Bon Air Baptist Mission, will present the play, “The Rock,” tonight at 8 o'clock at the mission. Admission will be free. ——. | ‘Three-fourths of the manufactured articles used by the people of Argentina in ported, the last year were imj THE EVENING The Saks “Tux” Has “Everything”! $35 IT has correctness—it has the quality you expect to pay higher price for—it has luxury! 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