Evening Star Newspaper, August 25, 1931, Page 7

TRV CLENS THD ISPAR DEATH Coroner’s Body Finds Evi- dence Insufficient to Hold - Woman’s Companions. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. BLADENSBURG, Md., August 25— Although a coroner's jury last night failed hold Willlam P. Dermott and Howard R. Boulden responsible for the death of Mrs. Ann Noble Sparks, the men are still being held in jail pending @ conference between Deputy Sheriff ‘Thomas H. Garrison and State's At- Alan Bowie. Charges of robbery and attempted assault still face the men, although the coroner’s jury verdict, which is not binding on the State’s attorney, frees them of murder charges previously lodged against them, Mr. Garrison said. Lack of Evidence Cited. Boulden is represented by Attorneys W. McCullough and Joseph D. di Leo, while Attorneys Albert R. Has- eall and Harold Brody sppear for Der- mof After nearly an hour's deliberation the jury last night declared, “We do not see fit to make any charges against Dermoté or Boulden, mentioned in this case, for lack of evidence.” Mrs. Sparks died in Sibley Hospital two weeks after leaping from an auto- mobile on the Defense Highway to es- cape an-attempted sssault by two men, ac to testimony offered at the inquest. When she ran from one car she was hit by another coming in the opposite direction and operated by | Jesse M. Cobb of Bladensburg. The | Jjury exonerated Mr. Cobb of all blame. Detective Testifies. T Celebrate Golden Wedding CHEVY CHASE COUPLE FETED AT THEIR HOME SATURDAY. R. AND MRS. WILLIAM P. MONTGOMERY of 423 Cum- mings lane, Chevy Chase, Md., celebrated the fiftieth anniver- sary of their wedding at the home Saturday. Msany friends of the couple surprised them with gifts. Members of the Birthday Club, of which Mrs. Montgomery is a member, called and presented the couple with a gold tea service. Later in the day friends from Concordia Church sur- prised them when they came to extend good wishes and to bring a gift. Among other gifts received was a wedding cake made by John Kolb. Addresses were made by Rev. Charles. P. others representing Jocieties of the church, including the Mission Society, in which Mrs. Montgomery has been active for 21 years. ‘The couple were married in St. Louls, Mo., but have resided in Washington or vicinity for the past 30 years, during which time Mr. Montgomery has been connected with the Pan-American Unjon and the Pan-American Sanitary Bureau. For many years he acted here s interpreter and transiator at pan- American conferences. Later he was made executive clerk of the Pan-Amer- |ican Sanitary Bureau and assistant | editor of the Pan-American Sanitary | Bulletin. He was retired about a year | Enders and Rev. Paul A. Menzel and | ago. GIRL, 19, IS FINED $200| SHOULDERS ON ROADS AS RAID BARES LIQUOR D. C. Resident Found in Charge of Cache on Potomac—Sentence to Jail Suspended. H AL S B Special Dispatch to The Star. produce the companions the night of the ac- ROCKVILLE, Md., August 25.—Lillian Reed, 19, of Washington, who claimed to be an employe of a Washington laun- dry, was found guiliy on a charge of having intoxicating liquor in her pos- iy LAY & . atiributing death fo & crushed chest, blood clot on the lung and multiple fractures, was read by State’s Attorney Bowle. of Peace Robert E. Altemus st the inquest, with Thomas | as foreman of the jury. Dermott, who lives at Bowiing Green, Va., is in the Marlboro Jail. Boulden, who resides in Washington, held in the District Jail are 23 years old. JURY IMPANELED FOR TRIAL OF WIFE J. A. Jones Is Accused of Kill- ing Husband While He Lay in Bed. By the Associated Press. AMELIA COURT HOUSE, Va., Au- gust 25—Exhausting one venire list with the jury box only half full, it was not until 32 more prospective jurors were summoned that a jury was em- paneled late yesterday in the case of Mrs. Jeston Allen Jones, accused of killing' her husband, John Will Jones, while he lay in bed, January 8 Mrs. Jones was indicted jointly with her son Oscar on three charges, alleging murder, inciting to murder and aiding end abetting in murder, after Richard Lee, colored, was convicted and sen- tenced to serve 25 years for the slaying. ‘The colored man later repudiated an alleged confession to the killing of his employer. The confession stated that | he was hired by Mrs. Jones to do thei ting. Robert Jones, 20-year-old son of the dead man, is ilsted among the Com monwealth's witnesses to testify aga! his mother. He first co-operated w Last week he informed Com- wealth’s Attorney George Keith ylor ‘that he would testify for the State and asked to be released the defense bond. He is a V! Polytechnic Institute cadet ed not gullty Counsel for the . of Amelia, and Hunter H. Watson of Crewe, Va,, moved to quash the venire. The mo- gm was overruled by Judge Edward DAMAGED BY RAINS | Warning Tssued to Motorists in Virginia—Dam Break Also Causes Damage. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va, August 25.—The lsme Highway department has issued |a warning t badly washed-out shoulders on the Richmond-Wi - | hway between Dumfries and .~ The recent heavy | caused these shoulders to be away about a foot along a half-mile {5 mas also reported that the bresk was Te) e & Kilmarnocl OCTOBER 19 DECLARED ' HOLIDAY IN VIRGINIA | Victory of Americans at Yorktown ‘Will Be Celebrated in State This Fall Speclal Dispatch to The Bt . 1219-1221 G St. N.W. Wednesday! Down Stairs Store Choice Second Floor Silk Dresses on Sale in Our Down Stairs Store * at JACKET DRESSES INCLUDED a Clearance Price Astounding Values! Immense Variety! Choice Materials! Former Prices 35.95 to $9.95 Wednesday 14 to 46 Down Stairs Store A DRASTIC SACRIFICE SILK DRESSES Formerly $2.95 to Pure Silk Shantung, Silk $5.00 Pique, Silk and Rayon Crepes, also Handkerchief Lawns, Eyelets, Dotted Swiss. Down Stairs Stere R 22 BOY, 4, STRUCK IN EYE By & Staff Correspondent of The Star. lice say, by a 5-year-old . Pelld, 4, son of Mr. and . Robert Pelld of 250 Maple avenue, Takoma Park, received a deep gash in his yesterda; y. The was thrown, according to . Snyder of Montgomery County police, who investigated the matter, by Goldie Leizear, 5, of 274 Park avenue, ‘Takcma Perk. The lad was treated by in. ‘The loft is R ey ind he cannot see well out was thrown, 1, Robert LAttt 77 20 0, A Genuine Value Wednesday Clearance Summer Dresses Pure Silk Pongee, Voile, Dotted Swiss, Printed Voile, Sizes 14 to 42. STATE POLGE HEAD R. M. Ridgely Is Appointed Lieutenant of Force in Maryland. Speclal Dispatch to The Star. PBALTIMORE, Md., August 25.—Ap- pointments of Edward McK. Johnson as captain of the Maryland State police force and of Ruxton M. Ridgely as Heutenant were . announced yesterday E. Austin Baughman, commissioner motor vehicles. Both appointments were made from an eligible list furnished by Oliver C. Short, State employment cummissioner, after competitive examinations held earlier this month. Fills Butler’s Place. Mr. Johnson’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation more than a month ago of c-'n, Harry g. lul;kr mt::;'l o(t mfllh:fil"&n Mr. idgely’s appointment w e va- cancy created by Robert E. Raleigh's resignation several months ago after & shake-uj Both of in the department. rs will assume their duties \ on September 1, Commissioner Baugh- man said. police has had than 23 years of more military experience. He was born in Baltimore 45 years ago. Served on Border. In 1916 he served on the Mexican border as first lieutenant and adjutant of the 2d Battalion of the 5th Maryland Infantry, Maryland National Guard. During the World War he saw_service overseas as captain of Company E, 104th Supply Train. In 1921-1922 he attended the School of Infantry at Fort Ben- ning, Ga. In August, 1922, he received the rank of major. His command is the 2d Battalion of the 5th Regiment. Mr. Johnson was instrumental in 1919 in the organization of Company 5th Infantry, the first Maryland unit recognized after the war »y the Federal Government as a National Guard unit. Mr. Johnson is & member of the Ameri- can Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He has won several medals for proficienty in the use of firearms. At present he is employed in the di- rectory and advertising department of the CHhesapeake & Potomac Tele- phone Co Served in Army. Mr. Ridgely was born in Baltimore in September, 1900. He served as second lleutenant of the 5th Maryland Regiment iu 1922, and in 1923 he also served as adjutant of the 2d Battalion, 5th Regiment. From 1923 until 1925 he traveled about the world. The son of the llz-‘::.! Ruxton M. Ridgely, a lawyer, Mr. y 15 a_nephew of Police Ccmmissioner Chl:fil D. Gaither. HYATISVLLEFRE TONER PLANED Volunteer Departments From Al Nearby Towns Will Use Training Structure. A, | Special Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md, A £ !& aaeti flg i | 5‘ i H % i ;éfa 2 ! 3% H | : ?; : gi o5 % 7] L £ 9 é g i 5 g i § i i i s g, i £ f g 12 i 9 £ 2 g g8 ugust 25. A fire tower, to be used for drills, will | instruct oth be erected by the Hyattsville Volunteer PFire Department as soon as possible it | cussed was decided at a meeting last night. ‘The plan will be put before the other county departments at the monthly meeting of the Advisory Board of the county association September 9, at Bowle, with the idea of giving any de- partments wishing to use the tower the opportunity of doing so. It is planned to build & four-story frame tower, and it is hoped to obtain the necessary land without cost. Annual Drive Discussed. Preliminary plans for the annual drive for honorary members were dis- cussed. Arrangements will be furthered at the next regular meeting Septem- r 14, It was the regular joint meeting with Float to Enter Parade. It was announced by the auxiliary n's parade ‘ashington day. The Hyattsville department will have three of its four apparatus in line, including two pumpers and the chief’s car. Committees from the department and luxlmlllry D:!rl named to confer with the Common Council September 10 reggrd- ‘lnn'd lx‘fillze activities of the department liary. Mrs. John J. Fainter, president, wi chairman of the Auxmuyt' g mittee, other members Charles E. Trot . Free Auto Parking for Customers—E St. between 6th and 7th - THE HECHT CO. F Street at Seventh You Can Buy $20 Worth =of Sl i $20 DAMASK COVERED | BOX SPRING; individual coil spring construction. Top covered with layers of felt. All standard $l4.u sizes o (Pourth Ploor, The .Hecht Co.) for $ Fourth Floor Bedding Dept. $20 JENNY LIND BED; fashionable colonial style in maple, mahogany or wabnut finishes. double, Twin, three-quarter sizes. 514.35 (Fourth Floor, The Hecht Co.) | $20 DAMASK ' COV- ERED INNER- SPRING MATTRESS; special coil spring cen- ters. Roll edges to keep §& its shape. Va- 814.- 2 rious patterns (Pourth Floor, The Hecht 0b.) GOV. 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