Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1931, Page 29

INSANE CONVICTS STRANGLE GUARD Negro Escapes as White Man Is Caught Climbing Out Window. By the Associated Press. LIMA, Ohio, May 1.—Two insane con- wicts of the Lima Hospital for the Crim- inal Insane attacked and strangled to death Louis Kiehl, 48, a guard, early | oday. One of the convicts, Samuel Nelson, 19, a Negro, eluded the guards and escaped, but the other, John Powell, 24, white, of Columbus, was captured as he sttempted to leave the institution. ‘According to other guards, the insane isoners seized Guard Kiehl while he !’ll making his rounds of their ward and forced him into a lavatory, where they strangled him to death with their Henrlng the commotion, other guards rushed into the ward room and saw Powell attempting to get through a win- dow. They succeeded in dragging him back into the room, but Nelson had dis- appeared when they reached the hos- pital grounds. Nelson was sentenced to the Mans- fleld Reformatory from _Cuyahoga County to serve a sentence of from 1 to 20 years for auto theft. Powell was re- moved from the reformatory to the in- sane hospital in October of last year. He had been serving a 10-to-25-year sentence for robbery. Dr. W. H. Vorbau, superintendent of the hospital, who immediately started an Investigation and search for: the missing prisoner, said overcrowded con- ditions were responsibls for the killing. He said that the ward in which the men were connned was built for only 35 risoners, while at present 40 men are F\eld there. He declared huuslnx con- dltlons at the institution were “impossi~ ble. Neither of the prisoners had been con- sidered dankerous WAR MOTHERS’ HEAD WILL ARRIVE MONDAY| Mrs. Virgil McClure to Come Here for Annual Observance May 10 of Maternal Memorial. ‘Mrs. Virgil McClure, national presi- dent of the American War Mothers, will arrive here Monday, to remain until after the annual observance of Mother’s dngnMay 10. Tuesday evening Mrs. McClure will install officers of the recently formed Admiral Coontz Chapter, whose members are mothers of men and women who served in the Navy and Merine Corps. Mrs. Mae H. Alexander, president of the chapter, not only is a ‘war mother, but has enlisted in the vay Mrs. Robert E. Coontz is hon- president and the chapter is lulned for her husband. Mrs, McClure will be the guest of honor Wednesday at a luncheon to be nven lfi! the Richmond, Va. Chapter. be honored by the Alexandria cn-pwn-mnmame Mason Hotel Thursday afternoon and on Fri- day, May 8, will attend the regular meeting of the District of Columbia Chapter at the Hamilton Hotel. Sat- urday, May 9, Mrs. McClure will pre- sent carnations to several high officials in honor of Mother’s day and will also Join the local War Mothers in the an- nual sale of carnations to raise funds for welfare work among needy veterans end their families. Sunday, May 10, the annual service will be held in Arlington amphitheater. The ceremonies will include laying of floral tributes on the Tomb of the Un- known Boldler by leaders of patriotic organizatior At 4 oc.lock that afternoon an addi- tional service will be conducted by the nrunlutlou. when trees in West Poto- be dedicated to the !aundzr lnd gfit national presidents. Mrs. Alice M. nch, Indianapolis, was founder and first national president. Rucrved €. O'Nelll, III v lu'eet northeast. POI.ICEMAN KELLY ON RETIRED LIST Has Record of 26 Years at White House and 40 Years on Capital Force. After 40 years as a policeman in ‘Washington, 26 years of which time he ‘was & member of the White House m}u force, Frank B, Kelly went on retired list today. ore_ Roosevelt was President when Mr. Kelly was first assigned to duty at the White House. It was this man’s good fortune to become closely associated with Col. Rocsevelt and when the latter retired to private life he warmly commended Mr, Kelly for his faithful service. Mr. Kelly has served with every President since and during hu long service at the White House he has come in contact Mlh mln}' national and I.nwmnuonsl Before fid to !ha Whilt House Mr. Kelly served conspicuously on the Washi n police force and figured in a number of daring arrests of inals. Mr. Kelly did his “last trick of duty” Iast night. He is a native of Washing- ton, having been born here 62 years He ‘served in the United States Cavalry during the Indian campaigns before Joining the police force. il For failing to salute Sir Hugh Trum- bull, commissioner of London police, & man was suspended, then rein- stated with an official reprimand. Soecial Train to PIMLICO RACES BALTIMORF (Weekdays) Ly, Weshington 12:1 Ar. Baltimore. 45 Go by tuln and avoid tho highway congestion. Round trip fare, good for return on l:y train within three days, a $7.50 Week-end round trip tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday. Good for return until 11:03 a. m. Sunday at $]1.25 Baltimore & Ohio THE EVENING STAR, WAS D. C, FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1931 Tomorrow . . « Last Chance to See the “Festival of Nations” . .. Given Under the Auspices of the Girl Scouts . . . at Constitution Hall It Ends Tomorrow (Saturday) at The Hecht Co. at 6! $139 4-Piece Bedroom Suite Early American style. Rich maple veneers on gumwood. Post- $ 50 er bed, vanity, dresser and chest. > $5 Delivers It—Balance Monthly! (Fourth Floor, The Hecht Co.) $95 2-Pc. Living Room Suite Popular Manchester suite. Two large and comfortable pieces. Cov- ered in figured art denim. $ '75 $5 Delivers It—Balance Monthly! $1 20 7-Pc. Dinette Suite Extension table, buffet, china case and four chairs. Handsome $ 50 walnut veneers on gumwood base. 4 $5 Delivers It—Balance Monthly! (Pourth Ploor, The Hecht Co.) Homeware at Anniversary Prices $119.50 Fada Radio; complete (Pirst Floor, The Hecht Co.) $59.50 Console Gas Range; $1 delivers it—bal- ance monthly ..-- $39.95 $99.50 Apex Washing Machine Outfit; washer; ironing board, Manning-Bowman iron $34.95 Sani-Cold Refrigerator; porcelzin enamel lined, 50-pound ice capacity $23.95 $29.95 Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet; 40-inch size, with 25x40 in. porcelain table top....... venas $1.95 25 Ft. of Garden Hose, guaranteed; with o ng o e SRR ! R $1.39 $5.95 Worcester Lawn Mower; 12-inch size, ball bearing, four blades - $4.95 . $12.95 Prefex Vacuum Cleaner; electric, suction $9.95 Metal Utility Cabinet; five shelves, green and green-and-ivory (Pifth Floor. The Hecht Co.) Table Flatware; knives, spoons, forks, etc.; 10- vear guarantee 9c (Main Floor, The Hecht Co.) Ready-to-Hang Window Awnings; 30, 36, 42, 48 in. wide, 48-inch drop, 42-in. extension $1.49 2-Pc. Imported Jaspe Slip Covers; in rust, blue, green, tan and rose $17.95 Cretonne-Covered Bar Harbor lenom, will fit average size day-bed Outdoor or Beach Umbrellas; 51;-ft. spread, three color combinations 39c Domestic Reversible Cretonnel' 36 inches wxde, Imported Irish Linen Thealncnl Gauze; rust, green, maize, gold, orchid and two-tone................ 18¢ Upholstered Back Coil Sprinz Gliders; Mrong metal frame .$13.95 89c Albert Holland Wmdow Shades; 36x69 inches, complete with fixtures...... PR R 59¢ $9.95 to $14.95 Fibre Rugs; discontinued patterns, 9x12-and 8x10 ft $7. $7.95 to $10.75 Felt-Base Rug-- dlscontmued patterns and seconds; 9x12, 9x10.6, 7.6x12 and 7.6x10.6..$5 ¥ (l(xth Floor, The Hecht Co.) Beautiful Lamps; thrce—candle table, lounge and floor styles (Fourth Floor. The Hecht Co.) Fruit of the Loom Pillowcases; c ol o r ed borders, rose, blue, green, gold and pink, each $4.95 Hand-Embroidered Tablecloths; grass linen, size 72x90 inches . .-- $3.95 Lady Pepperell Sets; 81x99-in. sheets and 2 42x36-inch pillow cases Sleepcraft Bed Sheets; size 81x99 inches, free from dressing, torn before sized........ $1.39 Krinkle Bedspread; 81x105 $1.59 Sateen Chintz Window Drapes CHE DedsPreads <. . v omsnnsp e ssewisnsivissdn (Fifth Ploor, ‘Hlt Heeht Oo.) Furniture at Anniversary Prices $250 Four-Piece Bed Room Suite; walnut veneers on gumwood $300 Four-Piece Bed Room Suite; walnut veneer- ed gumwood $245 Walnut-Veneered Bed Room Suite; d re s ser bed, vanity and chest $275 Four-Piece Bed Room Suite; w alnut ve- neers on gumwood $250 Four-Piece Bed Room Suite; w alnut ve- neers $350 Four-Piece Bed Room Suite; mahogany ve- neers on gumwood 12 $27.50 to $35 Box Springs; floor samples; CNGICEN SR b hiinnisns v s wis S0 o 21 $19.75 to $29.75 Mattresses; f10 o r samples; attedctive art ticking . ....... .. 3 eiictasatd $1 12 $30 to $50 Occasional Chairs; uph o Istered; one of a kind 3 $50 Large Sofas; coil spring construction; art BRI oo oor s D0 2 B o i Sl W o eeees . $34 2 $200 Luxurious Sofas; soft sprmg seats, cov- ered in denim. 35 $19.50 Occallonll Tables; mahogany finish- ¢ ed; choice of three styles 18 $19.50 Maple Toilet Tables; for a feminine bed room 36 $9 to $12.50 Fibre Rocken and Chairs........$6.9 (Pourth Floor, The Hecht Co.) Lunch tomorrow in the Downstairs Foune tain Room. Chinese Chow Mein, Rolls and But- ter, Tea, Coffee or Milk and Chocolate Meringue Pie or Black Walnut Ice Cream 350 $18 and $20 Nationally Famous Kimlark Rugs Discontinued patterns. 9x12-ft. and 8x10-ft. Tremendous assort- $ : 95 ment. 20 patterns. Dozen dif- ferent colors. vlslxfll Floor, The Hecht Co.) $3.95 Light-Weight Blankets 60% camel hair and 40% wool. Size 06x80 inches. For camping, Summer use, etc. $ 2.97 (Fifth Floor, The Hecht Co.) $1.29 Summer Curtains Tailored or ruffled. Priscilla or 94C criss-cross styles. $1.79 to $2.50 Curtains Coin dot. Scranton curtains . .. two- $ 49 tone quality . . . criss cross and plain marquisettes. (Sixth Floor, The Hecht Co.) Free Auto Parking Space for Customers—E Street Between Sixth and Seventh THE HECHT CO. F Street at Seventh NAtional 5100