Evening Star Newspaper, January 6, 1930, Page 11

SUBURBAN NEWS. ARLINETON WONEN OPEN AL DAV Organized Voters’ Board to Send Delegation to Super- visors With Plea. BY LESTER N. INSKEEP, Btafl Correspondent of The OLARENDON, Va., January 6.—De- termined that another year shall not pass - without some provision having beeri ‘made for a new jail for Arling- toh ‘County. the executive board of the Organized Women Voters on Thursday will arrange for a delegation to appear | before the board of county supervisors at its next regular meeting, it was stated today by Mrs. Julian W. Simp- :on. president of the former organiza- ion. A number of important matters are to be discussed at Thursday's meeting of the executive board, but the question of a new jail is considered of even more moment than the coming election of officers. Resolution Adopted. At the last regular meeting of the Organized Women Voters a resolution was adopted calling upon the super- visors for appropriations for a new Jail. As reported by the chairman of the special committce, Mrs. Crandal Mackey, the resolution set the location ; as upon a parcel of ground south of the court, house that belongs to the county. As passed, however, this part of the resolution was eliminated, a greater number of the members being of the opinion that a new jail upon any suit- able location would be acceptable. The committee has reported that the sanitary conditions at the jail are of the worst and that health and neces- sary comfort of those incarcerated are greatly encangered by the existing con- ditions. Both Sheriff Howard B. Fields and Jailer Harry Woodyard agree with the report of the committee, stating that they realize the unsatisfactory conditions, but are powerless to prevent them, The delegation that is to ‘call upon the supervisors will ask, Mrs. Simpson said, that the appropriation for the new Jail be included in the 1930 budget, and the crganization will from this time on 3“" every effort to see that this is one. Strong Organization. The Organized Women Voters are ac- knowledged to be one of the strongest civic organizations in this county and were signally successful during the past year in accomplishing the projects to which they pledged their support. While the board of supervisors faces & difficult task in rearringing the finances of the county to overcome the loss suffered through the annexation of a large portion of the county by Alex- andria, the Organized Women Voters believe that the safety of the general public is at stake in the matter of the Jail and that a new one should be con- structed even at the expense of some other project. ‘The question of new policies for the comirz year are expected to occupy a large part of the time of Thursday's meeting, since the annual election of officers is to take place at the regular meeting of the entire organization on January 22. This organization holds five meetings yearly. The nominatin committee, of which Mrs. Ruth Lowell is chairman, was selected at the last regular meetirg in November. It had been planned to hold Thurs- day’s meeting at the home of the sec- retary, Mrs. Amos Crounse, but due to her illness it will be necessary to an- nnunct’mnnuther place later, Mrs. Simp- | son said. PUBLIC HEALTH BODY TO MEET Virginia Association to Gather at| Richmond January 9 to Discuss Various Topics. By the Associated Press. RICHMOND, Va., January 4—Ap- proximately 100 of the 140 members of the Virginia Public Health Association are expected to attend the annual meeting to be held in St. Paul's Parish House here on January 9, according to announcement, of Dr. Fred J. Wampler, professor of preventive medicine in the Woman Presides At Fete in Honor Of 92d Birthday Mrs. Gra:t of Cumber- land Officiates at Dinner Attended by Family. Special Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., January 6.— Mrs. Margaret Smith Grant, 215 Bed- ford street, celebrated her ninty-second birthday by presiding over a family dinner in her honor. Mrs. Grant, widow of James Grant, former superintendent of the old Cum- berland Cement Mill and former su- perintendent of the Cumberland Water Works, is very active and until a year ago did all her own house work. She still assists her dsughter, Mrs. Charlss W. Fries, who, with Mr. Fries, makes her home with her mother. Besides Mrs. Grant and Mr. and Mrs. Fries, there were present at the dinner Mr. and Mrs. John S. Grant, Mount Savage, Md.; Mrs. Willlam K. Lambie, postmaster at Mount Savage; Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Grant, Mrs. Mary S. Hay past grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Maryland, and John B. Macfarlane, member of the Maryland House of Delegates, a son-in-law of Mrs. Grant. Two daughters, Mrs. Francis Ovid Spain, Jacksonville, Fla., Frank G. Crane, Detroit, Mich., were absent. Mrs. Grant was born at Stevenstone, Scotland, 16 miles from Ayr, the birth- place of Robert Burns. ‘The family came to America in 1870. Her mater- nal grandfather was Francis Love, a poet, whose works, published for pri- vate circulation, are in possession of the family. DYSTER DECISION FAGES ASSEMBLY Agriculture and Taxation Also Are on Program of Virginia Body. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., January 6—Fol- lowlns party caucuses tomorrow night the 1930 General Assembly of Virginia will formally convene Wednesday noon and, with the House of Delegates and State Senate in joint session, will hear the last message from Gov. Harry F. Byrd, who retires a week later, as Gov.- elect John Garland Pollard is inaugu- rated. The last previous session convened January 11, 1928, and Gov. Byrd's mes- sage, continuing the “program of prog- ress” was heard the first two days in two sections. The legislative program of 1930 is smaller than the voluminous programs of reorganization sessions, but the reports of numerous commissions and the usual avalanche of minor measures, many of them local in char- acter, as well as the fact that this is an inauguration year, will quicken interest in the session. Outstanding among matters to be dis- cussed are oyster regulation, agriculture and taxation, as well as the proposal for a liberal arts college for women. Chief in political interest will be the election of four judges of the Supreme Court of Appeals, one member of the State Corporation Commission and a number of Circuit and Corporation Court judges. Provided in Basic Law. ‘Two new judgeships on the Supreme Court of Appeals were provided for in the constitutional amendments ad in 1928 and, in addition, Judzes Holt and Epes, ad interim appointees of the governor, come up for election. Judge Henry W. Holt was named to succeed Judge Martin P. Burke, deceased, and Judge Louis E. succeed the late Judge West. It is expected that Wilbur C. Hall, delegate from Loudoun County, will be chosen Democratic floor leader. Mr. Hall has three times been passed over for the honor, having been ranking member of the finance committee for the last three sessions. Major measures before the Legisla- ture and the governor-elect may be summarized as follows: Tax reduction, principally through larger exemptions in the lower income tax brackets. Rural schools—An equalization plan Medical College of Virginia and secre- tarv-treasurer of the association. ‘The meeting will be called to order at 9 am. by the president, Dr. W. Brown- ley Foster, director of public welfare in Richmond, and the following program will be carried out: President’s address—Colored Mortality. ‘The White House conference on child health—Dr. S. J. Crumbine, executive secretary of the American Child Health Association. Co-operation between physican and health officers—Dr. C. R. Grady, presi- dent of the Medical Society of Virginia. Functions of a State health associa- tion—Homer N. Dalver, executive secre- tary of the American Public Health Association. Hospitalization of contagious cases— Dr. C. T. Outland, Richmond health officer. Diagnosis of scarlet fever—Dr, L. E. Sutton, instructor in pediatrics and act- ing dean of the Medical College of + Virginia. Ascaris pneumonia, a demonstration— Dr. Fred J. Wampler, professor of pre- ventive medicine of the Medical Col- lege of Virginia. COMPENSATION AWARDS IN 1929 SHOW INCREASE| Gani Is Attributed to Expansion in Industry by Industrial Com- | mission Statistician. Epecial Dispatch to The Btar. RICHMOND, Va, January 6.—In- ereases of 14 per cent in injured com- pensation agreements and of 20 per cent in accident case awards in the last six months of 1929 over a similar | period during 1928 was attributed en- tirely to expansion of industry by Prank P. Evans, statistician of the State in- dustrial commission, in a statement just. made publi For the last half of 1929, according to Mr. Evans, the commission approved 4,579 agreements, under which injured employes were to receive compensation, ‘whils r the same period in 1928 there were 4,031 approved agreements. In addition to the agreements ap- proved during the last six months_of 1929, the commission also made 368 awards in disposing of accident cases appealed because of inability to arrive at an agreement, as compared with 299 awards during the last half of 1928, WILDCAT CAUGHT. Greenland Men Trap 23-Pound Animal Near Petersburg. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. PETERSBURG, W. Va. January 6. —A 23-pound wildcat was trapped by Otis Kessell and Minor Evans of the Greenland section, this county. The trap was set after nine goats had been found missing. . | | laws are expected to be amended, and to raise educational standards, but hold gown taxes in agricultural communi- es. Liberal arts college for womén, whether it should be established near fél‘;‘ee University of Virginia or somewhere Distribution of gasoline tax—Some new and more equitable method of dis- tribution and some check on the amount, of tax which is distributed by counties. This is expected to arouse controversy, indicated at public hearings by the commission studying the matter and by the Association of Virginia Counties. Law enforcement—The question of a $30,000 a year increase for dry law en- forcement as requested by the Attorney General, but apparently not yet a mat- ter of public interest. ‘The Anti-Saloon League of Virginia is expected to ask for a law to make operating an auto- mobile while drunk a felony. Seafood legislation—Following Gov.- elect Pollard’s campalgn pledges and subsequent hearings on the tonger- planter controversy revised laws are ex- pected. While Commissioner of Fisher- ies Harry R. Houston is not a candidate for reappointment, his successor is not Smeecwd to be appointed before next Health—Increased appropriations, par- ticularly for rural sanitation and aid to counties in local health programs, are expected. This is the only department of government conceded by Republicans in the last campaign to be efficient. | Public welfare—Increased appropria- tions also are expected. State prisons are crowded, and the problem of find- ing employment for prisoners confronts officials. Labor—The workmen's compensation additional safety legislation wiil be sought: an agreement with labor lead- ers is reported to have been reached by political leaders. Fiscal Affairs. Piscal affairs—New accounting plans and tax administration system having been instituted, there will be no change in major policles. It has been indicated | that estimates of anticipated revenue will be conservative. Highways—Possible revisions in meth- ods of taxing for roads are suggested. Conservation and development—The Shenandoah National Park development will be pushed; State advertising pro- gram continued; Jamestown Island will be first State park under present plans, and the effort toward development of Virginia's natural resources will be con- tinued. Agriculture—Already subject of a voluminous report, the State’s basic in- dustry will come before the General As- sembly, predominantly rural in senti- ment. Reduction in freight rates and extension of the co-operative idea to include group purchasing are among the cures recommended. form in the government of counties also is sought. ‘The first week of the General Assem- bly usually does nothing more spectacu- lar than organize its committees. ek i Confederacy Daughters Meet. Special Dispatch to The Star. BALLSTON, Va, Jan 6. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. NEW SUSPEETHELD N SLAYING CASE Washington Man, Facing Baltimore Murder Quiz, Professes Innocence. Two hours after two suspects picked up here in connection with the murder early yesterday morning of Louis Lo- coco, restaurant keeper of Baltimore, had been released by Baltimore police, Joseph Gentile, 35, of Hyattsville, Md., ‘was taken into custody by headquarters detectives shortly after noon today and held for the Maryland police. Gentile's arrest was made by De- tective Thomas Sweeney. Gentile pro- tested his innocence of the crime and sald that although he had been in Bal- timore yesterday to see a sick relative, it was the first time he had visited there. Meanwhile the car which was seen by Patrolman Michael Hoban of the Baltimore police force speeding away from the restaurant where Hoban found Lococo's sprawled body on the floor, was discovered today by Policeman William E. McCarter of the ninth pre- cinct at Seventh and G streets. Offie B. Jones of the 1300 block of Irving street, in whose name the auto tags were said fo be listed, was released to- day after a severe grilling by Baltimore police, along with Augustino Santucci of the 1500 block of North Capiol street. Thomas Restifo of the 1300 block Quincy street, another suspect arrested yesterday by Washington detectives and taken to Baltimore for questioning in connection with the murder, was re- leased late yesterday. Gentile Gives Self Up. Gentile was first booked at head- quarters merely as a fugitive from jus- tice. He is an Italian, 35 vears of age, and the request for his arrest was made by Capt. Burns of the Baltimore police. Only after he had been booked police admitted they had taken him in con- nection with the Baltimore murder. Gentile went to the office of Harry Grant, attorney, today after learning he was wanted in connection with the murder and later surrendered to police. Thomas Restifo, also arrested with Jones and Santucci, was released yes- terday. Policeman Heard Shots. Lococo's body was found on the floor of his Pearl street restaurant by Police- man Hoban, who said he heard several reports, but assumed the noises were caused by workmen piling crates in Lexington market. A few minutes later he saw two men enter the machine bearing the Washington license and speed down the street. He noted the license number, and entering the res- taurant, found Lococo’s body sprawled on the floor, with two bullet wounds in the chest and another through the head. Money found in the cash register caused the Baltimore police to discard a robbery theory. They attributed the murder either to a feud in an Italian society or a bootleg war. Lococo was a house in Baltimore. Enlisted Capital Authorities. Lieut. Joseph J. Nelligan of the west- ern precinct came to Washington with a squad of men, and enlisted the serv- ices of the homicide squad of the ‘Washington police force. Lieut. Joseph Morgan, Detective Thomas Sweeney. Joseph M. Waldron and John Fowler accompanied the Baltimore detectivee to the address of the man to whom the license number of the car was issued and arrested Jones. They then picked up Santucci and Restifo. Baltimore de- tectives then took them to Baltimore. None of the men taken into custody a police record, according to the ‘Washington police, ‘The murder of Lococo was the eighth major crime in Baltimore in 72 hours. The cases include three murders, two attacks on women, a hold-up and a lary. No further arrests had been made today in the latest slaying. SCHOOL HEAD URGES HOMES BE RESTORED State Superintendent Pleads for Stratford and Wakefleld, Places of Lees and Washington. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., January 6.—Harris Hart, State superintendent of public instruction, has issued a letter to divi- sion superintendents of schools im- pressing upon them the importance of the restoration of Stratford, home of the .. s, and Wakefield, birthplace of George Washington. In his letter Mr. Hart says: “I am writing this letter to you with the very urgent request that you ask your teachers to devote some time dur- ing the day of January 17 to the home of the Lees, with, of course, emphasis upon the life and character of Robert E. Lee. Have the teachers state that on the following school day, January 20, the children will be giyen an op- portunity to make voluniary contribu- tions for the patriotic work of com- pleting the restoration of Stratford. “You will request also that on Feb- ruary 21 the life and services of George ‘Washington be emphasized, as will nat- urally be done at this season, with the explanation to the children that on the following school day, February 24, vol- untary contributions will be received for the restoration of Wakefield.” CE a seasonal delicacy, now an lll-yez.r-';t:]un treat—those tiny eggs of deep uncodmdhxddockg.%elicinns at breakfast, Tunch or dinner. Send for Free Recipe Booklet— **Delicious Fish Dishes™ Gorfonss House Is Burned. PETERSBURG, W. Va., January 5.— The home of Albert Rotruck, near Antioch, this county, was razed by fire that caught from a defective flue. Household goods were yary 6.—A meeting of the Arlington Chapter, No. 149, Daughters of Confederacy, will be held at the home of Mrs. Roberta Sut- ton, Wilson boulevard, tomorrow eve- nlnanvnlh Miss Betty Newitt and Mrs. Sutton serving as co-hostesses, 2Roe From ths GORTON-PEW o Glowiniter, Mosss native of Sicily, and lived in a boarding | |SWITCHNIG RATES HELD TO BE DISCRIMINATORY Schedules Recently Established at Fredericksburg Are Attacked in Hearing as Hurting Public. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va,, January 6.—Switch- ing rates recently established at Fred- ericksburg by the Richmond, Fred- ericksburg & Potomac Railway were contested at a hearing before the State Corporation Commission last Monday, at which time the petitioner, the Vir- ginia Central Railway, attempted to proved that the new tariff discriminates against the interest of the public and the petitioning company. The new tariff was authorized by the commission November 11. The Virginia Central Railway claims that section V changes the limits within which switching at Fredericksburg may be performed, thereby ‘“effecting the In- terests of the public” and the railway company. In its answer filed last week witn the commission the Richmond, Frea- ericksburg & Potomac stated that the purpose of the tariff was “not to change existing rates, but to meet the views of the Interstate Commerce Com- mission with respect to matters of switching tariffs and the defining of limits on which switching will be per- formed.” ASSESSMENT PLAN - REVISION IS URGED Fairfax County Awaits Action of Legislature on Sev- eral Measures. Special Dispatch to The Star. FAIRFAX, Va, January 6.—L. L. Freeman, delegate from Fairfax County, who will leave today for Richmond to attend the session of the State Legis- lature, hopes to get action on a number of measures of particular interest to residents of the county. Of primary importance to the State as well as to the county is the proposed revision of the law governing the quin- quennial assessment. of real estate, on which it is hoped to get prompt action. Mr. Freeman is in accord with recom- mendations sponsored by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the subcommittee, which, under F. S. McCandlish as chairman, is shaping these recommendations and D. C, MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1930. will press them vigorously during the session. Fairfax County also is vitally inter- ested in the park and planning bill which Senator Ball will sponsor and in the bill for appointment of a Potomac River commission as outlined by Thomas R. Keith, chairman of the Great Falls water power development committee of the county Chamber of Commerce. Seeks Aid for Firemen. Mr. Freéman hopes to secure enact- ment of legislation to assist the volun- teer firemen of the county, providing an increase in the amount to be paid in case of the death in action of a fireman from $1,000 to $3,500. In addition he favors a change in the present law requiring the county treas- urer to sit in each magisterial district prior to December 5 for the collection of taxes, and diversion to the counties of a larger proportion of the gas tax than they now receive. Construction of the farm and side roads he believes is of prime importance at present, the State being better supplied with boule- vards and through highways in propor- tion to its road mileage than it is with hard-surfaced secondary roads. At pres- ent he is not inclined to favor granting to incorporated towns any share in the gasoline tax, he stated. Want Billboard Control. Legislation to control the billboard nuisance, either by taxation or by zon- ing, Freeman regards as of prime im- portance to all interested in maintain- ing the beauty of Virginia's highways. convinced that at A&P Food Stores you receive the utmost for your food-dollar. e The further reductions which we are announcing today in the prices of cffee are but another example of our earnest desire to savings. Aunt Jemima Del Iona Ketchup Encore Macaron Jell-O & Royal Gelatin 2 h«s 15¢ Guest Ivory Soap 3=10¢ Sultana Maple Blend Syrup... Karo Blue Label Syrup... Sunnyfield Flour ...... Gold Medal & Pillsbury Flour. Del Monte Peaches. . Del Monte Pineapple Shredded Wheat. .........oesepcosde Monte Prepared Prunes.... Handy Mandy Mops. Palmolive Soap ...... Waldorf Toilet Paper Star and P&G Soap. . Fresh, Crisp Celery. . ... Fancy Iceberg Lettuce.........2 Heads 25¢ Tender Green Spinach Sweet Potatoes, Ga. 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We suggest that you purchase all of your food needs at your nearest A&P—for there can be only one result—consistent New Regular Low Coffee' iricés 8-0°CLOCK lowest price sold at 33¢ a pound le: e~ | )y j§ocLOcxy \ COFFEE \’ L SUBURBAN He is hopeful that the coming session may take some action on this problem, which has been brought up for discus- sion in meetings of the Fairfax and Arlington Chambers of Commerce and ! civic organizations numerous times in the past year. GLASS PLANT REQPENS. Special Dispatch to The Star. LONACONING, Md, January 6.— The glass plant here, previously known as the Utility Glass Works, idle for sev- eral months following receivership, re- sumed today under new ownership, having been acquired by Alexander and Dixon Sloan of Cumberland. The new operators here were assoclated with their father, Matthew H. Sloan, in the operation of the Potomac Glass Works at Cumberland previous to the destruc- tion of the plant by fire several months ago. ‘g'he plant will be known as the Sloan Bros. Glass Factory. A number of workers from Cumberland have moved here. Most of the local workers, who sought work elsewhere, are exgect- ed to return. FROSTBURG, Md., January 6.—Rev. A. J. Bughly, former pastor of the Church of ‘the Brethren at Mount Pleasant, Pa., accepted a call to the Church of the Brethren here, succeed- ing Rev. B. M. Rollins. The new pastor has done much evangelistic work in Pennsylvania. He entered upon his duties here January 1. A&P Points the Way to Consistent Sayings thru Regular Low Prices If your New Year’s Resolution is to save, we urge you to take advantage of the regular low prices we are offerinz‘ on the food and home needs you use daily. By comparison you will be quickly RE ECONOMY RULES " ) NEWS, * A—11 STREET FUND SOUGHT. morrow to Consider Obligation. Special Dispatch to The Star. EDMONSTON, Md., January 6.—A special meeting of the mayor and towa. council of Edmonston will be held t&= morrow night at 8 o'clock to furthét discuss ‘means of raising $600 to pay® the balance due the contractor in con- nection with the recent improvement of Wells avenue, the town's main thor- | oughfare. The entire cost of the work was approximately $1,750. It has been voted to protest to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. against the latter's plan to have a drain pipe from the underpass it is constru | under the railroad tracks at Hyattsvi herds branch of the railroad. The Hy- attsville mayor and council will be asked to support Edmonston in this matter, Paper Increases Capital Stock. RICHMOND, Va., January 6.—An- nouncement has been made that an amendment to the charter of the News Leader Co. has just been granted in- creasing its maximum capital stock from $1,000,000 to $2.000,000. 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