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T N e WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.) Cloudy; probably local thindershowers this afternoon or to: erally fair and somew] ‘Temperatures—Highest, 95, 2:45 p.m. !wfllv: lowest, 73, 1l repdt on page 1 - Closing N.Y. Markets, Pages13,14 & 15 — No. 31,920. ht; tomorrow gen- it cooler. 2058 6:35 am. today. Entered as second class matter post office, Washington, D. C. LONDON EXCHANGE OPENS TOMORROW; NEW YORK NORMAL Britain Slowly Adjusts ltself to New Conditions—Pound at $4 in Paris. 280 MILLIONS POOLED TO AID BRUSSELS MARKET England Moves to Curb Profiteer- ing—Foreign Exchange Pur« chases Restricted. By the Associated Press. Great Britain entered its second day of six months’ suspension from the gold standard with signs of slow' ad- justment to new conditions and the London Stock Exchange prepared to open tomorrow. Trading on the New York Ex- change went back to normal propor- tions, with prices rallying slowly from yesterday's reaction to the British step. A- official ban against short selling remained in force. The British pound sold at 104 francs ($4.077) and 105 francs ($4.11) at the opening of the official money market in Paris. The Amsterdam Bourse re- opened and the Netherlands Bank an- nounced it would take over any out- standing contingent positions. A bankers' conference in Brussels de- cided to constitute a consortium with resources of $280,000,000 to support the Jocal market if necessary. German stock exchanges and metal markets remained closed. The Federal Structures Committee ‘meeting in London promised to support the rupee. The Bank of Bombay raised its discount rate from 7 to 8 per cent. Vows to Fight CHIANG KAI-SHEK. RESCUED AVIATORS BOUND T GOTHAN Trio, One With Injured Leg, Transferred to Vessel Arriving Friday. S. S. STAVANGERFJORD, By | TRadio to the Associated Press, Sep- tember 22 (#).—Willy Rody, Chris- tian Johanssen and Fernando Costa Viega, transatlantic airmen, 'who were picked up off the Newfound- land Coast by the Motorship Bel- moira, were taken aboard this vessel today and will arrive in New York Friday afternoon. By the Assoclated Press. : HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, September 22.—Safe after six days and nights on the stormy North Atlantic, three men The Bank of Brazil switched its ex- change transactions to a dollar basis of 16.1 milreis to 100 cents. England “planned to enforce anti- }:mnuerln‘ measures. chasers of foreign exchange were restricted. GOLD BAN IS ENFORCED. ‘Limited’ Fall in Pound Is Assured by Chancellor Snowden. B the Assoclated Press. LONDON, . September 22.—Rushed through Parliament in record time and signed by a royal commission, the British government's emergency meas- ure suspending the gold standard went|" into effect today for a period of six months. . The stock -exchange was closed for the second day, but will re- open tomotrow, it was officially an- | Leningrad nounced this aft H ‘The after a lengthy session, in :;;lnu prominent dealers and brokers were Stockl rs favored a resumption of business and saw in the depreciation of sterling an opportunity for better phrl:u for securities and industrial shares. No Restrictions Imposed. ® has arisen from investors depreciated and the hange closed, and several ‘members today said they had done more business in a few hours than they did ‘ in a week when the exchange was func- tioning officially. ‘When the exchange reopens tomorrow business will be conducted in an ordi- nary way, without any restrictions, it was officially stated. ‘The House of Commons passed it just before closing time last night in spite of half-hearted attacks by Labor back- benchers, and the House of Lords re- quired only two minutes to_give it the necessary three readings. The commis- sion acted for King George, who is in Scotiand. ‘There was no division on the final vote, but the government won majori- ties of about 100 on successive closure motions. Labor members opposed the Dill chiefly on the grounds that economy (Continued on Page 5, Column 4.) FALL DUE TO BRING BREAK IN WEATHER Six More Persons Prostrated as Temperatures Mount From 89 at 11 AM. Cooler weather will make its appear- ance simultaneously with the debut of th> Fall season tomorrow. In predicting a break in the belated heat wave, the Weather Bureau was un- ablz to announce whether cocl weather has come to stay, but the bureau antici- pates its arrivel momentarily. this indicated Washington would At 11 the mercury hed climbed to 89 A rapidly rising temperature morning spend ancther sweltering night. lock o' scuthwest winds, nd northwestcrly, cold snap.” prostrations were reported fter ncon tcday L. Dodd. 5, was overcome at who tried to fly from Lisbon to New York without a stop were wondering today where fate would drop them next. Willy Rody and Christian Johanssen, Germans, and Fernando Costa Viega, Portuguese, who flew out of Portugal a week ago Sunday morning and had not been seen since the afternoon of September 14, were fished out of the ocean by the crew of thé Nor- mnswtm Belmoira about 80 of Cape e on the New- foundland coast. Terse wireless said = they had been brought aboard after the of e had been sighted, but not te how they would be of. a was said to have an injured leg. It was held likely that the bound for Belm with a load of locomotives, would drop them at St. John's or transfer them to-a passing ship. Missing 148 Hours. 1In the absence of more complete in- formation, aviation circles were specu- lating as to what must have been the fiyers' experiences . during their 148 hours at the mercy of wind and wave. When they left they had only a few sandwiches and three loaves of bread— all of which must have been exhausted long since. airmen left a flying fleld near Lisbon early Sunday and were hext sighted over the Azores about noon. They swooped over the steamer Penn- land the following afternoon about 80 miles southwest of Cepe Rece and headed in the direction of New York, approximately 1,000 miles to the south. y were not heard from again. Their plane was a Junkers all-metal, once owned by Charles A. Levine, first transatlantic air passenger, and a sister ship of the transoceanic Bremen. It arried enough fuel for 48 hours in the air, but had no radio. It was christened the Esa in honor of Rody’s fiancee in Germany. Relatives Overjoyed. News of the fiyers' remarkable rescue was recelved with a variety of emotions by their friends and relatives in citles of Germany and Denmark. In Bad Ems, Rody's mother had all but given him up for dead and could sister Anna said, “When the news came I nearly fainted.” Fraulein Erna Gaubenheim, his 24-year-old flancze, wept with joy. In Hamburg, Johanssen's wife and 10- year-old son were overwhelmed by the news of his safety. A steady stream of visitors invaded their little home to ten- der congratulations. In Copenhagen, Johanssen's mother refused to be amazed, because she had believed all the time that his luck would pull him through. The message came just as his father was about to go to the hospital for an operation. DR. W. W. YEN MADE CHINESE ENVOY HERE 0ld Peiping Government Premier Is Appointed Minister to United States. By the sssociated Press. NAJKING, China, September 22.— { The Dr. W. W. Yen, premier of the old Pei- ping government, as Minister to the United States. Dr. China’s ablest statesmen, twice pre- viously declined the appointment, weme in the Stenbope Apartments, Jersey avenue and H streets. She treated at Emergency Hospital Irving Reed an iron worker, was overcome st the new National Geo- wraphic Building, Sixtesnth and M eots. He was taken to Emergency Hoepita Charles Jobnson, 51 lored, 615 Matt reed southwet . ercome at Me was treatod at Emergency Mospita " "» Third bweat . a g project and [} e slrests taken Preedman 1+ Hospital mael Wil lored, 1212 1 . « Ny MHos Tulke Johneon kol T8 ol 1618 Marion street Oleals Haines. orth 38 of 1T Mepler L A Willam Marrie, o dored 40 of P10 New Jerse, avenue . Radie Programs on Page C.J3 pleading that he had retired from pub- lic service. He accepted the third offer, ' however. | | His ultimate acceptance of the diplo- matic post was belleved to have been | influenced by - developments: in ~Man- churla, where Japancse troops seiged several cities. This development to |found China without a spokesman of | | ministerial rank in Washington Dr. Yen succeeds C. C. Wu, wh slgned several months ago and joined \he insurgent Chinese government at | Canton. re- GETS 25 MILLION LOAN BUENOS AIRES, September The Argentine governmen! wa W oMcial cireles today 1o ho e Cluded arvangements with Wro. Narviman & Co of New new loan of 836,000,000, maturing W% (o nine monthe at 6 per cent in terest The oredit s designed for rede of the 50,000,000 loan dus October 1 \ 2 "o York fo only offer thanks to Providence. His| Chinese Nationalist government | today anncunced the appointment of | Yen, who is rated as one of | have | wid | CHIANG VOWS CHINA WILL FIGHT T0 END IFAID IS WITHHELD Leaguz and Kellogg Pacty Signers Warned to Give Justice in Manchuria. END OF CIVIL STRIFE WITH CANTONESE SEEN Insurgent Leaders Express Wish for Frank and Sincere Union to Deal With Aggressor. GENEVA, September 22 (#).— Kerkichi . Yoshizawa, Japanese spokesman at the League of Nations, announced to the League Council tcdiy that Japan will respect in every way the stipulations of the % enin i i l ; E WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1931—THIRTY-SIX PAGES. ##» League covenant and of the Kellogg pact in her policy toward Manchuria. By the Associated Press. NANKING, China, September 22— Addressing a :aass meeting today, Chi- ang Kai-Shek, head of the Chinese Na- tionalist government, said that if mc' League of Nations and Kellogg pact sig- natories “fail to uphold justice” between China and Japan regarding Manchuria, “the National government is prepared for a final and supreme struggle.” “I shall lead the army and the entire nation,” said the Chinese President, “in the fight for the preservation of our race and to uphold the dignity of our people. “Will Go to the Front.” “Lét me assure you that I shall stand or fall with my country. I shall go to the front and, if necessary, fall with other patriots.” “ “The Council of the League,” Chiang continued, “is dealing with the matter at Geneva today. We have asked the Council, once the Japanese troops with- draw, to help in finding a peaceful solu- tion to this conflict. “We are conrident that every impar- | tal inquiry will give us the fullest jus tice and compensation. As we have in- trusted our case to the League, the Na- tional army has received the strictest orders to avold all possibility of a clash ‘with the invaders. “We exhort the entire nation tomain- tain a dignified calm. We have ordered all civilian authorities to take the strict- est measures to protect Japanese citi- zens in our midst. We know how often the innocent are made to suffer for the misdeeds of the militarists. “All internal dissensions must cease. We call upon everyone—man and woman—and upon every political group to rally around the national govern- ment which is engaged in a fight for the safety and independence of the country. “ Confide in People. “There is but one China, one national representation, today. Let no provoca- tion disturb the attitude of calm and determined expectancy which the na- tlon must impose on itself. The na- tional government is watching events. It has taken the people of the country into its confidence and will publicly render an account of the situation from time to time.” > Repots previously were widely ofrcu- lated both here and in Canton that peace was about to be made between the Nanking government and the in- surgent regime in South China in order that the nation might present a united front to “deal with Japan.” It was learned that Canton leaders, replying to an appeal by the Central Executive Committee of the Nanking government, asking all members of the Kuomintang, dominant political party of all China, to co-operate as a means of resisting Japanese “aggression,” had proclaimed a desire for a “frank and sincere union” in the face of the na- tional crisis. Peace Decrees Expected. be ‘ssued shortly in both Nanking and Canton. All insurgent troops are reported to have withdrawn from Hunan province, where they were attempting to set up a provincial regime in opposition ' to ki Hongkong advices said public opinion at Canton seemed to be repudiating the pro-Japancse and die-hard insurgent elements. Newspapers demanded na- tional co-operation and mass meetings were called as a step toward at that result. Recently there has been a heavy flow of telegrams northward from Canten, reiterating the desire of most Canton- ese for peace, but insisting that Chiang Kai-Shek must resign. There has been a run on the Canton branch of the Yckohama specie bank. Chiang Kai-Shek. in a message to the people declared “the hour of unprece- dentad gravity has struck for the entire Chinese nation,” and that “all internal dissensions must cease.” Chiang said “Without warning and contrary to all practice in the civilized world and all convenants frecly contracted, the Japanese army invaded our territory September 18, killed our citizens and inflicted indignities upon our civilian ry authorities. ason c-ntinues. The chal- n at us Is a challenge also The League of Nations ed to prevent war and " (Continued on Page 3, Column 2.) DOOM OF GOLD BASIS IN INDIA IS FORECAST Pittman Says Britain Must Aban- don Efforts for Bullion Stan- | dard Basis There. By the Assoctated Press. RENO, Nev.,, September 22.—Senator Key Pittman, Nevada, said last night | suspension of th ,ola standard by | Great_Britain made it “appear obvious | that the muxl' ucn nwml:llu::“m:y ernment of India to pl on a gold bullion standard basis must be abandoned.” Speaking in his home State for the | rat time tn several months, he added that he belleved "It 18 now undoubtedly |10 the best Oreat Britain | ana indin to restore the price and the urohns r of siver’ and drop s former iy n o such o ley. Pras of ”‘::I“m.nou n‘q - & e el i, Peace proclamations are expected to | o~ e T Fovodmt 3 The only in Washington wm ¥ .."f Associated Press news i service, . .o . s Vol Yesterday’s Circulation, 111,165 U Means Associated Press, TWO CENTS. 20,000 LEGION MEN PARADE AT DETROIT Line of March Four Miles Long Moves to Music of 350 Bands. By the Assoclated Press. DETROIT, September 22.—Memory and martial music brought back the freshness of youth to 100,000 feet today as the American Legion passed in re- | view for the thirteenth time since its | members were mustered out of their| country’s service.’ | Shoulders that once ached under pack | straps and since have become rounded over desk and work bench straightened again as the boys of '17 who are the men of 31 heeded the cry of “Forward, march.” The line of march was fully 4 miles long. It started fo at 10:30 a.m. on Jefferson avenue and Grand Boule- vard—3 miles from the reviewing stand, and the last units were instructed to report in parade order four hours later. Led by O. L. Bodenhamer of Arkai ), past national commander, the para moved to the music of nearly 350 bands and drum corps—organizations which came fom the far corners of the Na- tioh, Conglomerate Mixture of Color. ‘There were no restrictions on devices to put color into the parade, and so it became a conglomerate mixture of mili- tant patriotism, brilliant pageantry and allegorical floats. Some of the latter were in a serious vein—more appealed | to the spectators’ sense of humor. There were uniforms of all colors and descriptions. Shiny helmets, sil- very and gilded, were in the majority, but every drum major has his georgeous shako, those befurred pieces of mascu- tine millinery toward which the sun is merciless. The thousands of Legion | members who marched in the body of the parade swung their Legion canes, while Leglon caps of the overseas style | left their heads and faces at the mercy | of the elements. | A squad of mounted police and a | troop of Michigan National Guard Cav- | alry formed the escort for the march- | ers and places of honor at the front of the column went to the Electric Post | Bandy of Milwaukee and the Miami, | Fla. Drum Corps, national champions in their respective fields. | As a gesture of respect to visitors from _outside the United States. | (Continued on Page 4, Column 1) WOLF TO FACE TRIAL | IN EMBEZZLEMENTS Stolen Bonds Planned to Seek Accomplices, By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, September 22.—Walter | E. Wolf, the confessed embezzler of | $3,666,929 from the Continental Illi- nois Bank & Trust Co., was turned over to the State for prosecution yes- terday. State’s Attorney John A. Swanson denied he would receive leniency for aiding the bank’s officials in_investigating his defalcations. Wolf was taken to Swanson's office, and after a brief consultation the | State’s attorney said he expected the | grand jury to take action Thursday and Wolf to plead guilty immediately after the indictment was returned. An investigation of Wolf’s manipula- tions through which he took bonds deposited by patrons, removed the | records and used the seeurities for margin on stock deals, would be made by the State’s attorney's office, Swan- | son sald, to determine whether the confessed embezzler had any accom- plices. He said no formal charge would be placed against Wolf unless efforts were made to obtain his release under habeas corpus proceedings. 3 | Investigation of Manipulations in | School Contractor Tests Heating Plant As Pupils Swelter Undmindful of 90-degree -temperature outside, the con- tractor at B. W. Murch School in Chevy Chase chose yesterday to test the new heating plant. Sweltering teachers and pupils, many of the latter kept indoors for the first time since close of school last Spring, were subject- ed tc the blasts of dry heat from . the heating apparatus, for the test was successful in this re- spect. The personnel at the school, however, today said the heat was turned off after a few minutes. RADID TUBE SUITS WILL BE SETTLED Ail Manufacturers Will Get Licenses on R. C. A. Patents on Equal Terms. By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, September 22.—The Radio Corporation of America an- nounced today an understanding has been reached for settlement of anti-trust suits - involving $47,000,000 in claims brought against it by 21 vacuum tube manufacturers not operating under license patents of the Radio Corpora- tion. ‘The understanding is with reference to actions brought against the corpora- tion charging violation of the Clayton act by reason of the so-called “clause 9" license agreement between the Radio Corporation and radio receiving set manufacturers. ‘The settlement provides for the acqui- sition of Radio Corporation patent licenses by active companies involved in the settlement, including the De Forest Radio ‘Co., Gold Seal Electrical Co., Arcturus Tube Co. Republic Radio ‘Tube Co. and Diamond Radio Tube Co. . Equal Terms for Licenses. An announcement by attorneys for the De Forest Co. said, “Practically all important tube manufacturers will be licensed on equal terms under Radio Corporation patents, with the result that the industry should rapidly become stabilized.” ‘The suits have been pending for years. David Saranoff, president of Radio Cor- poration of America, said their discon- tinuance “will enable the industry to devote more of its attention to the de- velopment of new products and new services for the publit 1 _should (Continued on Page 2, Column 7.) PANGBORN AND HERNDON FACE DELAY OF WEEK Tokio Flyers May Try for Long- Distance Record on Pacific, Flight. By the Associated Press. TOKIO, September 22.—Clyde Pang- born and Hugh Herpdon, jr., American fiyers planning a transpacific flight, sald today it would be about & week before they would be able to start. They have been delayed in outfitting the plane. L4 The fiyers said they might abandon the idea of landing in Seattle and try for a long-distance record. The- dis- tance from Samushiro Beach, where they will take off, to Seattle is about :‘w‘:’d miles if the circle route is fol~ owed. By the Associated Press. DES MOINES, lows, September 22— | a8 \nmm) | Charles Dawgon, posin, saleaman, viited In % Moines week He danced with several girls at an excluaive club. He golfed in select oir- clon, but did not defeat his opponents 100 badly | " Handsome pd fuent of apesch with | an Oxford w At Dawson waa the guest fof Mr. and Mrs Bohen and Rober ret, employe of & publishi He Tort Inter lor ‘Washington, { AL IR W T A MRRE 0 SRR L ' et o A o Tmuln- de | incognito with Count Prancols de | iy e T IOWANS DISCOVER TOO LATE GUEST IS BELGIAN KING’S SON | Handsome Visitor Poses as Salesman at Des Moines, Then | Leaves for Washington. Yesterday, however, there was per- turbation among those with whom he played golf. Hearts fluttered that last week were calm For, much as in & fairy story. Dawson today was revealed as Oharles, Prince of Belglum, Count of Planders, second sop of Albert 1 NAs been tourfng Amerios uis- DR. SHELTON FACES METHODIST BOARD Former Secretary First Wit- ness Against Pastor—Trial Is Behind Closed Doors. ‘The ecclesiastical trial of Dr. William A. Shelton, pastor of the Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church South, on charges of misconduct brought by his former secretary, opened this morning behind closed doors in Alexandria, Va. Th: charges preferred by Miss Carrie A. Williams, 5322 Forty-first street, the former secretary, were heard by a church trial board of 13 preachers, pre- sided over by Dr. W, E. Hammond of Martinsburg, W. Va. Dr. Hammond presided in the absence of Bishop E. D. Mouzon of Charlotte, N. C., who was unable to attend the trial which is be- ing held at his direction. ‘The personnel of the trial board was not_disclosed, but it is known that the board is composed of preachers selected from various churches in this confer- ence by the bishop. Miss Williams First Witness. Miss Williams was called as the first witness, but she did not take the stand until after a Tepresentative of the prosecution and the defense had made an opening statement summarizing what the respective sides expected to rove. 3 Supporters cf Dr. Shelton were un- able to conceal their pleasure when it became known the trial board had acceded to their request that such sum- marizing statements be made. They felt that Dr. Shelton's case would be benefited if the board was advised prior to the taking of testimony what the pastor expected to show in refutation of Miss Willlams' charges. Dr. Shelton and members of his fam- ily were first to reach the Alexandria He was accompanied by his wife, his two sons, Fred and Had- ley, and a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Stokes. Mrs. Shelton, struggling for self-control, told réporters she had ab- solute faith in her husband’s innocence, and expressed the conviction he would b2 vindicated of the charges when all of the testimony has been heard. Party of Friends Atiends. A few minutes later a number of Dr. Shelton's close friends arrived. These | included Dr. F. M. Parker,~dean of the Theological School of Emory Univer~ sity, where Dr. Shelton formerly held a chair; Dr. W. G. Young of the partment of Missions of Emory Uni- versity, Dr. John Plerson of Clarendon, Va., and Dr. R. L. Russell, pastor of the Druid Hill M. E. Church, South of Atlanta. being held. Rev. J. J. Rives of the Francis Asbury Church, and Rev. H. H. Sherman of the Board of Christian Education. As- sisting them are, Raymond B. Dickey, a Washington attorney, and Robert H. Jones,* jr., an_Atlanta attorney, and an uncle of Bobby Jones. The latter two attorneys were not permitted to attend the trial, but were obliged to stand outside the church and advise the two preachers as they felt the need of in- formation and sent out for it. Miss Williams arrived at the church, accompanied by Dr. W. A. Lambeth of Durham, N. C. former pastor of the Mount Vernon Place Church, and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Stacy and Miss Ada Lee Powell, who are expected to testify for her. She was also accompanied by her brother, Dr. C. C. Williams, a den- tist, but he is not expected to partici- pate in the case. Dr. Lambeth, who is also expected to be a prosecution wit- ness. spent most of the morning talking with Andrew Wilson of ‘Washington, (Continued on Page 2, Column 6.) BRITISH NAVY ENDS PROBE OF PAY CUTS Report on “Strike” Expected to Be Made to Admiralty Tomorrow. By the Associated Press. PORTSMOUTH, England, September 22.—The inquiry into hardships re- sulting from navy pay cuts was con- cluded today and a report ‘probably will be made to the Board of the Ad- mirality tomorrow. It s understood the Atlantic Fleet exercises, which were postponed as a result ;:‘ ll:”:lmnnl‘ “strike | vergor a » reduced scale | Wilking' Crew in Eagland. L R AL A R R R PSRN SRS ot WA (- o A Rl o R SR NORTH 8HI , England, 1- tember 22 () .—Twelve members of Mubert Wilking' under-ice submarine Nautilus arrived from Ber- wen aboard th mer Vonus. They entrained for from whence they | will embark for York, f ‘The defense will be conducted by|the WIMBLEY'S SOBS 17 MORE T0 FACE. * PREVENT MEETING WITH CROWDER Husband Breaks Down as Inquest Is Held Into Two Drownings. FOUR MARRIAGES LAID TO INSURANCE ‘PLOTTER Crowder, Taken to Scene of In- tended Slayings, Amplifies Confession. After hearing testimony for several hours, the coroner’s jury ordered both Harry C. Wimbley and John Crowder held for action of the grand Jury. 3 + A coroner’s inquest into the mysteri- ous drowning Thursday of Mrs. Eliza- beth Traylor Wimbley, 26, and her daughter, Wilma Traylor, 3, was begun today, shortly after Harry C. Wimbley, the woman’s husband, broke down at police headquarters and sobbed inter- mittently for two hours. ‘Wimbley breke down and cried just before a dramatic meeting between him and John Crowder, 24, his companion on fhe tragie birthday outing, in the office of Capt. Edward J. Kelly, assist- ant chief of detectives. Crowder’s 14-page confession, in which he admitted a plot to murder Wimbley’s wife, her baby and her par- ents, was read to Wimbley. Through- out the meeting he sat with his head in his hands, and sobbed audibly, ac- cor to Capt. Kelly. He not admit anything, however, and refused to make any statement, Kelly said. ‘When that part of the confession giv- ing an account of what happened at the scene of the drowning was read, \Wim- }:ley appeared more than usually When Crowder, pointing accusingly at ‘Wimbley, recalled how Wimbley ‘t’o& him up the - alone, and said, “Why the hell didm't you furn that canoe over?” the tears streamed down Wimbley’s face, but he refused to say a word. Fourth Marriage Seen. Meanwhile lice headquarters is Oklahoma tracing -authorities a possible fourth marriage of the much-wedded Wimbley, a man of many aliases. Charles F. Gerber, a soldier, wno at one time lived with Wimbley in an Clifton Terrace Wimbley _had friendly with the woman, who was em- ployed in the Census Bureau here for talked of her. goblbl‘y was she whom Wimbley went see ;Ekhh«mu early in the Mhl; mer, W] $ automobile and collecting Q%- ance He also confessed an attempt to col- | the Police nother similar amount from ai had insured lect 3 company with which he the car, which he Seventh and F sti Tried to Get Insurance. Detective Sergt. George Darnell dis- covered yesterday, according to police, that Wimbley appeared at an insurance company here and attempted to buy “the limit"” of insurance on his wife's life. He was told the maximum he could buy would be $4,000 of “straight M. E. Church South, where the trial is| Jife He returned to the insurance com- mn{ office two weeks later with an application and was told to bring his wife to the company physician for examination. When he failed to do gu, nwo policy was issued, e. On July 21, however, he told police he bought a $10,000 accident policy on his wife and admitted forging her sig- nature to the application. The policy was in force when she drowned. Police said Gerber also told how Wim- bley blackmailed an elderly woman of $3,000 early this year by having her photographed in @ compromising posi- tion with him. He also Offered to take detectives to investment firms here where he said Wimbley had sold some ot the $5,000 in bonds which he had ob- tained from the drowned woman. Only eight witnesses were called at inquest to testify concerning the salisnt points of the double drowning. They were: Two_harbor precinct policemen. who (Continued on Page 2, Column 8.) MALONE APPOINTED T0 AID SMITH €O. Accountant Prominent in Prosecu- tion of Fraud Charges Quits U.S. Job to Help Reorganization. Charles T. Malone, young accountant, who was a prominent figure in the criminal prosecutions marking the col- lapse of the F. H. Smith Co., has re- signed from the Department of Justice to aid in reorganization of the Smith Co., it was learned today. Justice Departnent officials confirmed reports that Malone already had sev- ered his Government connection. He has taken over offices in Wimington, Del., and will serve as secretary-treasurer of a stockholders’ committee salvaging the assets of the Smith Co. His principal been impressed with Mglone's wide- ?md knowledge of Smith Co. affs lemonstrated recent Joint dale and John H. Edwards, jr., on con- -plne‘“mbenhmcm. cMu; in Dis- trict Supreme Court. All the de- fendants were convicted. ‘ Clarence P S INDICTMENTS AFTER BRUTALITY PROBE Several Detective ‘Semeants Expected to Be Named by Grand Jury. FELONIOUS ASSAULT. AMONG ACCUSATIONS Department of Justice Report May Go to District Commissioners This Week End. Delivering 3 final broadside at the third degree, the District grand jury to- {morrow will indict approximately 17 more policemen for alleged use of physi- cal violence on prisoners, it was ru- mored today in court house circles. second and last group of indict- ments will name, in addition to pri- vates in numerous precincts, several detective sergeants on duty at police headquarters, it is understood. Five policemen, all attached to the first precinct, already are under in- dictment on charges of felonious as- ‘&\_ult, and ore or two of this original group is expected to be named again |in the presentments tomorrow before Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat of the District Supreme Court. Uncertainty exists among observers over the question of whether the grand dictments only tomorrow, and that & supplemental statement of some kind might be issued later by the jurors.. Will Charge Assault. ‘The new indictments will charge sim- ple or felonious assault on nearly a score of , chiefly colored. assaults most cases are alleged to have been in the form of beating ithin the next several days former Policeman ‘A Schenck, central figure Staples case. Schenck was to Wi yesterday from the pennenm at Leavenworth before the Jmtfl and is being held at the District Attorneys Ask Delay. ents on the petitions to wipe out the grand ju port from - ards'of fhe codrt were aeterred By Juss tice Adkins at the request of United States Attorney Leo A. Rover. - tor Louis J. Stoll and Policeman Joseph H. Hunt, through their lawyers attacked the right of the grand jury to return tHa ine” Junction) of ‘the. Grand. uay e fun of the is to indict or ignore. ey i | The grand jury recommended Hunt's dismissal from the force because of the part he is alleged to hlvelpll in the “framing of Staples.” It ted Inspector Stoll by inference. Lawyers Review Report. ‘The investigating board of lawyers is devoting its attention chiefly to a re- view of the voluminous trial re, in the Staples case, although it is under- stood, several witnesses aiready have appeared and voluntarily given testi- mony. This board lacks power to com= pel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and is depending therefore on the co-operation of the grand jury and the persons who appeared before it :‘*“rlnl e investigation of the Stapes Henry P. Blair, chairman of the In- vestigating Board, continued to main- tain a tight-lipped silence ~2bout, the board for legal advice, thus mal its relationship the same as thnun:t a lawyer and client, Schenck’s Second Trip. Former Policeman Schenck was brought from Leavenworth at the re- quest of District officials for the sole purpose of us:j(ylnc before the Inves- tigating ittee. It is his second trip to Washington since his incar- ceration for a 20-year term, and his expenses are being paid, it is under- stood, out of District revenues. The Department of Justice brought Schenck to Washington several months ago to appear before the grand jury. The extraordinary, board of civilians appointed by the Commissioners to try any members of the Police Department, should the committee of lawyers recom- mend prosecution, has not held an or- ganization meeting and probably will not do so until the investigation is com- pleted. Dr. William Knowles will serve as temporary chairman. The other members are Dr. Cloyd Mar- vin, Dr. Charles P. Nelll, Rabbi Abram Simon and William H. Lewis, jr. DELAY AKRON FLIGHT AKRON. Ohlo, W (.~ Rear Admiral O. O \ the Navy Board of o iy 120 would make i