The Daily Mail from Hagerstown, Maryland • Page 2

THE DAILY MAIL, HAGERSTOWN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1937. THREE SECOND TRIAL OF SEVEN TO OPENMONDAY Anthony Samite, Another Pennty State Trooper, To Face Jury. SOMERSET, Feb. 27 Sheriff Fred Hare today called the jury panel to report Monday to etart the trial of State Policeman Anthony Sanute, second of seven Uniontown- peace officers charged beating to death Frank C. Mooaghan.

Trooper Stacy Gunderman remained in jail, where he had been taken upon his conviction of second degree murder on the eame charge last night The, 25-year-old trooper is awaiting sentence by Supreme Court Justice George TV. Maxey. He faces possible imprisonment of 10 to 2o years. Sanute was Gunderman's superior officer on the morning last Sep- 'ternber, the state contends the 64- year-old Uniontown keeper was killed in the Fayette county bertillon room during questioning -about the cutting of Detective John C. Wall.

Gunderman testified he was alone with Monaghan during the atrug- THF CAY TMIDTtlTC gle in whicH he the 230-pound IM UAI "UK I ltd innkeeper attacked him and was thrown over his head. Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti, who personally prosecuted Gunderman, said he would ask for the death pen-liy against Sanute. Chief Defense Attorney Joan Duggan, said he did not contemplate appealing Gunderman's verdict, but added: am not alarmed about the other boys. We feel there was no conspiracy nor a common design for murder on the part of the defendants.

"It was stated in Justice charge that the only time a crowd can be convicted jf killing is when they get together agree to do it." The justice ruled no evidence was introduced show a conspiracy existed or to warrant a firsi degree murder Defendants still waiting to be summoned to tria. are District Attorney James A. Reilly Assistant District Attorney Harry W. Byrne, Charles Malik, night chief of police; County Detective Wilbert Minerd and Jack Hann, a former detective. Trademark Registered U.

S. Patent Office COLONIAL LAST TIMES TODAY Continuous 1 Till 11 P. M. THEY CRAVE ACTION MIA JA HEADS LOYAL ARMY Cavaliers of the cactus woyt rtady for a fight frolic! THRILLS in Wm. Coif MecDonalcTs greatest and most ox citing yarn I General Given Command Of Government Troops In Central.

Spain. MADRID, Feb. 27 Jose Miaja, commander of the defense forces which have kept the insurgents at bay around Hadrid for three months, has been given command of all government forces in Central Spain, it was announced last night. General Miaja's new command extends over 500 kilometers (325 miles) of front. In addition to the lines close to Madrid it includes the El Escorial, Guadarrama and Somosierra fronts, northwest of Madrid, and the Guadalajara region, to the northeast, all of which have been under command of General Sebastian Pozas.

Increase of General Miaja's responsibilities Is in keeping with the recent trend toward unified command of all government forces. IT HAVEN'T IN THE GAIZEFULLy GUAtSDEP REAL NMES RMAUV Once Wealthy Theater Head Is A Suicide Harry M. Crandall Found In Gas-Filled One-Room Apartment. WASHINGTON, Feb. Harry M.

Crandall, once wealthy Washington theatre operator, died Friday a gas-filled one-room apartment. By Kis own admission in a note addressed "to the newspaper boys" he said he was ending his life because he was despondent over loss of his theatre business. CrandaU built and operated the Open House Held By Fire Company The Western Enterprise Fire Company held open house last night in celebration of their receat- jly remodeled fire hall and club rooms. Several hundred members and numerous guests attended. Visitors who didn't have the advantage of seeing the improvements at the recent public reception, were shown through the remodeled fauild- ing.

They marveled at the latest details in fire hall operations. Sandwiches and refreshments were served. PROGRESS Tribute Paid To Late Mayor Members Of Chamber Of Commerce Board Express Sympathy To Family. Tribute was paid to the late Mayor Irvin M. Wertz by directors of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday.

In a letter sent to Mrs. Wertz and members of the family, the Chamber said: "The members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Hagerstown wish to extend to you their sincerest sympathy at the death of Mayor Wertz. Hagerstown has lost one of its most The new commander today ex- loyal and active citizens. fir "fK A vnVmle ADDED FINAL CHAPTER "ACE DRUMMOND" ACADEMY MONDAY TUESDAY pressed certainty that "the rebels (insurgents) have failed completely to cut the communications of Madrid with the eastern provinces." "The Fascists will never capture Madrid," he declared, "because we have an enthusiastic army and an enduring civilian population, ready for all sacrifices." Government fire concentrated from flank positions on. Pinzarron Hill, strategic Jarama front point dominating the Valencia-Madrid highway, today failed to dislodge insurgents holding command of the hillcrest.

While Defense Gen. Jose Miaja toured front lines of his newly unified command, a subaltern declared continued fighting had caused scant change in the Madrid front Directors Will Be Chosen On Monday Seven directors to serve from March, 1937 to March, 1939 will be elected by the Junior Chamber of Commerce on Monday. A ballot with a list of 14 nominees has been mailed to the membership which must be returned in sealed envelope to H. N. Helm, 55 East Washington street, before March 1.

The nominees are: J. V. Jamison, in, McC. Leiter, R. C.

Medford, William S. Gehr, L. B. Lakin, Dr. T.

A. Chappelear, H. Paul Ridenour, Fortune Odend'Hal, H. H. Heyser, Carlton C.

Schuller, Milburn C. Magaha, Charles C. Poffenberger, Thomas L. Henry Holzapfel, III. Loy and DINNERWARE ON CREDIT AT KAY'S 40 W.

Waihington St. LAST DAY DICK POWELL "ON THE Mayor Wertz was always vitally interested in the welfare of this community, but after becoming Mayor in March, 1933, it might be well said that his devotion became a consecration to the public service. "The death of Mayor Wertz marks the rounding out of a career that the people of Hagerstown can view with pride and admiration. We are pleased to recall his labors in promoting projects of vital importance to the commercial and other interests of the city and county. To attempt to list hie many achievements in his active career would be impossible.

"In the passing of Mayor Wertz, the Chamber of Commerce has lost a most loyal friend, an able adviser, a man of vision and the courage of his conviction to carry out a progressive program for this community. In appreciation of his devotion to our city, the Chamber of Commerce wishes to offer to his memory their grateful reverence, and it is the desire of the Chamber that a copy of this letter be in-j serted in the local press. "Very sincerely yours. "HAGERSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, "Victor D. Miller, "Leo H.

Miller, Vinton Hershey, "Special Committee. Errol Flynn, that dashing young Irishman who scored such a tremendous hit with his first role as Blood," is starred with. Anita Louise in "Green Light," which opens Monday for a three-day engagement at the Maryland Theatre. "MAN OF THE PEOPLE" AT ACADEMY MONDAY KILLED IN BATTLE Tokyo. Feb.

27, (Saturday) Twenty-five Japanese and Manchou- kuo officers and soldiers were killed and eleven wounded in a battle with 200 bandits near Mukden, Man- choukno, last Monday, said word reaching here today. Joseph Calleia not only gets on the side of the law for the first time in his screen career but he also becomes a lawyer in his new motion picture. For the sinister menace of stage and screen, has switchboard characterizations and prosecutes law violators in his lawyer role in Aletro-Goldwyn-Mayer "Man of the People," opening Monday at the Academy Theatre. "I've packed away my snarls and sneers for the time being until I get on the 'good side' of the public again," explained the actor who has been responsible for more screen deaths and double-crosses than any other villain in the business. PIONEERING MAIL-MEN LAUDED IN NEW FILM CONTINUOUS 11 A.M.

to 11 P.M. NOW SHOWING A A 0 Starts MONDAY THE STORY THAT A MILLION LOVERS' LIVES NOW UGHTS THE SCREEN! ERROL FLYNH ANITA LOUISE GREEN LIGHT MARGARET LINDSAY Sir CEDtlC HARDWICKE AUI Htnry OWN A A COSMOPOllTAN MODUCTION A Pint fltt.r* Mwfe by Mm I'M USING BULLETS FOR POSTAGE IT AMPS!" The heroism of the early pioneering- mail-man is dramatically depicted in an outdoor thriller, "Westbound Mail," Columbia's newest action drama of the prairie, now showing at Henry's Theatre. Featuring manly Charles Starret and lovely Rosalind Keith, the story tells of the grave dangers that faced the early postmen in their heroic efforts to "get the mail through." Starrett, as a Federal officer, aids in protecting the mail- coach from the desperate outlaws under a barrage of blazing gunfire. Seen in the cast of this dynamite- packed film are Edward Keane, Arthur Stone, Ben Weldon and Al Bridges. Tabler Tells Of Highway Program BALTIMORE, Feb.

Homer E. Tabler, chairman of the State Roads Commission, predicted Friday that, by 1942, all the dirt roads of Maryland can be kept open during the winters if the commission receives all the highway revenue originally raised for its use. "If the General Assembly returns to the motorists the diversion of roads funds," he asserted, "at the end of five years' time there will be no excuse-'or justification for the condition the roads are in today." His remark was made in commenting on the protests being made by residents of the vicinity of TJrbana in Frederick county over the impassible condition of some of the dirt roads in that section. Nathan L. Smith, chief engineer of the commission, said the situation was due cMefly to the heavy rains of the past two months.

He added that the rains had filled most of the 5,000 miles of dirt roads in the state with, mud holes. Because of the mud-rutted condition of the roads near TJrbana, a motorist dynamited his automobile out of a mud hole last week and 15 school children held a "sit- down" strike in Frederick Tuesday when a school bus could not get through to them. Dr. Tabler said it would be impossible to get machinery through Lhe mud to repair the roads at the present time. He asserted an ef- 'ort would be made to rebuild the worst of the roadways and dig gutters as soon as the weather and Snances permitted.

Pointing out that the legislature had changed the date for motorists to secure automobile license tags from Jan. 1 to April 1, he said the commission was delayed three months in getting the revenue fro'in the license sales. Knickerbocker Theatre where 98 persons were killed in 1922 when the roof collapsed. Another principal in this disaster, Architect Reginald Geare, is listed as a suicide. An employe of the hotel where Crandall lived found him lying on the floor of his self-execution chamber.

Gas hissed from the jet of a kitchen stove. Crandall's note to newsmen said he missed his theatre "oh, so much." "I have tried to get back in the game, but no luck," he added. A postscript indicated he had planned suicide for some months. "I have had this very room for I guess six months now," he wrote, "and I have not been able to do it yet" In another brief message he wrote: "To whom it may concern: It is now 2:45 a. and I am turning on the gas.

H. M. Crandall 15 years ago was rated one of the biggest factors in the xnotion picture field with a string of theatres in this city bearing his name. Among them, were the Metropolitan, Earle and Tivoli. His properties later were sold to Warner who now conduct them.

CrandaU was reputed at one time to have amassed a fortune close to and at the height of his prosperity built a mansion at 4530 Sixteenth street, where he entertained lavishly. All Right, Pull Over BUFFALO, N. Feb. 26 Certain motorists will greet this news with mixed feelings. Patrolman George Simpson has written thousands of ticke'ts for erring motorists.

Now he has blood poisoning, contracted when lie stabbed himself with his pencil as he started to write woman driver. a summons for a Ste. Genevieve, Feb. Hurt Hardy, 31-year-old lim quarry worker, died on the gallow Friday for the murder of a farm girl who spurned his "I'll be happy to meet my sweet heart in the beyond," he told 40 persons who witnessed the eiecu tion. Sheriff Louis Ziegler released th- 4 trap at 1:56 p.

(Central Stan dard Time) after Phil Hanna, pro fessional hangman from Epworth 111., had adjusted the rope. Ph cians pronounced Hardy dead 19 minutes later. He was convicted of killing 20- year-old Ethel Fenestock on Sep tember 28. 1935. CAMPAIGN PLANNED BY FORESTRY DEPT The State Department of For estry has launched a campaign against violators of the roadside tree law.

The provisions of the law that no roadside trees can be removec or trimmed without a State permit will be strictly enforced, it was announced by a Forestry Department official yesterday. It is also against the lair to place signs or posters on roadside trees. Applications for tree trimming: removal can be obtained from. Delphey's, West Franklin street. TWO WAY SPLIT ELYKIA, Ohio, Feb.

26 Ever since January 1 the two Democrats and one Republican on the board of county commissioners had wrangled over allotting orders for three typewriters. But everything is all right now. One Republican and Democratic dealers received the orders. Cigarettes' to the number of 153 166,336,093 were taxed by the government in 1936, compared irtth 134,607,741,257 taxed in 1935. TERMS STIPULATED LONDON, Feb.

27 Britain Friday set the guaranteed peace of Europe as the price for restoration of Germany's war-lost oreign empire. Anthony Eden, British Foreign Secretary, stipu- ated the terms in a long, surprise conversation with the German Ambassador, Joachim von Ribbentrop, who was expected to leave for Germany tomorrow to report to Adolf Hitler. Colds Should Be Treated Internally Science Proves Value of Father John's Medicine When you have a cold you feel sick all over. This is because the common cold is an internal disease, and as such should be treated internally. Doctors treat colds with medicines which strengthen natural resistance and help the body fight oft the germs that cause colds.

Certified medical tests prove that most colds clear up when treated with Father John's Medicine. This explains why it has been, used for over 80 years in treating colds and coughs due to colds. Be Father John's Medicine on hand. While cold held up some of tfte oa projects both Fort and Boonsboro, considerable gress has been, made winter, according to George Scbindel. N- periniendent.

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CLOSING OUT ODDS and ENDS of CHINA and GLASS HARRY S. MYERS ARTHUR BRENT! MORE THAN SECRETARY, Says Maryland Low In Appropriations COLLEGE PARK, Feb. 27. Dr. H.

C. Byrd, president of the University of Maryland, disclosed here this state ranks last in a group ot 41 other states in the amount of funds appropriated per student to stat3 institutions of higher learning; Dr. Byrd, amplifying the university's budget requests from the 1937 legislature, made a 41-state survey indicating Maryland stands 35th in the amount of state funds appropriated to the university per capita of population and 36th in the ratio to the state's taxible wealth. In all three comparisons, he pointed out, even the little state of Delaware is ahead of Maryland. MILLIONS DISTRESSED BY CONSTIPATION BILIOUSNESS to improper functionlnir of stomach, kidneys bowels.

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