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SATURDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 16, 1935. PAR'S II. MAN GROPES FOR MEMORY They Say "Mystery Mans" ex-Illinois Mayor HIGH TRIBUTE PAID ON DAM Clubs Meet Show Queen HAPPEL LIFETERM Pcrin, engineering World GETS Confessed Slayer of Wife Gratified at Outcome of Sanity Trial Former Friend' Visit "Schnepp" Leader, Also Lauds News Vender Identified as Accused ex-Mayor Fails to Shake Off Amnesia Aqueduct Work As one builder to another "Reflects great credit on Los Angeles one of the great enterprises of our country an accomplishment of human genius' Charles Page Perln, head of the Perin and Marshall Engineering Company, consulting engineers of New York, offered that tribute yesterday to the Hoover Dam and the Metropolitan Water District Aqueduct. SPEED RECORDS CITED At the Blltmore the visiting engineer, who has to his credit many of the large industrial construction enterprises of the world, declared the builders of the aqueduct and Back into the misty past, while he stroked his graying beard, 68-year-old John L.

Mason groped in vain again yesterday for a key to the amnesia he blames for his rest as a fugitive. While he remained in jail awaiting arrival of eastern ofllccrs, former residents of Springfield, 111-, continued to visit him in an effort to refresh his memory, but without vail. And all insisted to officers that he Is John S. Schnepp, who served as their Mayor for three terms and before that had been a prominent Springfield attorney and Alderman. SAY HE SAVED HOME It Is as John S.

Schnepp that Life began anew for John H. Happel, confessed wife slayer, yesterday when he was found sane at Ihe close of his sanity trial in Superior Judge Fricke's court and sentenced to San Quentin 'Prison for life. "Now I will iflways have plenty to eat and a place to sleep," the 58-ycar-old stationary engineer said. "The verdict suits me fine, for I never could get another Job because of my physical condition." RETURNED TO JAIL He was returned to the County Jail to await transportation to the penitentiary. Last week Happel admitted slaying his wife by withdrawing his not guilty plea and stood trial as to his sanity only.

Stanley Vlsel, his attorney, maintained that Happel is mentally deranged and has numerous relatives who suffer from insanity. DECLARED SANE Physicians, however, found the man to be legally sane, although they admitted he is undergoing a mental disintegration which they dam are making speed records that have attracted the attention of en gineers throughout the world. Perin said he plans to visit the San Jacinto tunnel project tomor row. He reported that his concern Mason, laminar here as a Sixtn and Main streets newspaper vender, Is wanted by Springfield authorities on charges of embezzlement. He was taken in custody Thursday on word from State's Attorney Green is interested in a fifty-four-mile tunnel project in Europe and that he is eager to see for himself Just what has been accomplished, and how, by the California builders.

NOTABLE WORKS Pcrin built the Tata Steel Works in India, the Mysore Iron Works at Mysore, India, the blast furnaces Luncheon of Lions and Rotarinns feati at Lung Yen, near Peking, at Hankow and Anzan, Manchuria. ing of Illinois. Among the suspet' visitors yesterday were Mr. aM itrs. Calvin E.

Vance of 521 Hargravcs street, Inglewood. "John!" they greeted him. Bewildered, Mason did not recognise them. "Why, you saved our home for us, one time," Vance said. "Don't you remember, John?" "Maybe I did," Mason replied.

"But I don't remember." SCHOOLMATE VISITS The visitor is president of the American Institute of Consulting of Helyn Gergen, "Orange Queen." W. R. Dressier, Lions' president, and J. H. Cannon, Rotary chief, pin badges on guest.

ORANGE FETE PLEDGED LION AND ROTARY HELP Former residents of Springfield, 111., visit John L. Mason, whom they said they knew as John S. Schnepp, at police headquarters. Shown in the group, left to right, are Mrs. Rose B.

Vance, Calvin E. Vance, John Britz, Mason or Schnepp, and John R. Selz. GIRL TO TAKE "It's like a visit to Paradise more by the management of the Na assert eventually may result in insanity. Testifying in his own behalf, Happel readily admitted killing his wife, Rose Marie, last Thanksgiving Day.

Happel also confessed killing a man named H. W. Meyer at St. James, a few days later. JURY ANSWERS REPLY (Continued from First.

Page) lng grand jury as to some of the matters that had come before the committee. "When this memorandum was filed with the court it was made public and mistaken by some as one of the many reports of the grand jury which have been filed. CONFUSION EXPLAINED 'This is to be regretted but no improper conclusion could have been drawn if the report itself had been fully published and carefully read. We believe that the confusion has resulted from a deliberate attempt BANK SUIT DISMISSAL MOVE MADE a magic vision Before your eyes; tional Orange Show, which will be "You shouldn't miss it, you really SUING MATE AVERS PLOT Ex-Teacher Wed Him Only must go "Down to the Orange Show." Tile Vances gave way to Mr. and Mrs.

John R. Selz of 123 West Cocoa street, Compton. "We went to school together," Bciz recalled to the man known of Mason. But Mason's blue eyes showed no park of recognition. Mrs.

Selz even produced a letter she said Mason, as former Mayor Schnepp, had written her years ago. The man looked it over carefully- "Well," he said, "it's like my handwriting, all right, but I don't remember." Lions ana Rotarians echoed the CHURCH POST Welfare Worker Becomes Aide to Bishop Lucy at Arnarillo, Tex. sentiments of the song yesterday at a program presented at the Bilt- Court Takes Motion in Action of Receivers Over $200,000 Under Advisement for His Money, Contends South Pasadenan COURT BALKS A motion to dismiss two civil suits filed against Harry Chandler and CHANNEL JOB Miss Rose Fortuny, Los Angeles girl who has been active In Catholic social welfare work at Santa KNOWS NONE OF THEM Nor did Mason recall John Brltz of 408 West Eighty-fourth Place, or any of the many others who the Times-Mirror Company by the receivers for the defunct. United Barbara for several years, will leave neia at ban Bernardino from February 21 to March 3. "We look for a record attendance," said B.

Dade Davis, president, reporting a wealth of feature exhibits and plans for a horse show in conjunction with the great orange festival. W. R. Dressier, president of the Lions, and J. H.

Cannon, head of Rotary, relinquished control of the meeting to Eddie Gore, publicity director for the Orange Show, who introduced Miss Helyn Gergen, queen of the show. Other officials of the show present were R. E. Roberts of the entertainment committee; A. H.

Brouse, vice-president, and Arthur Brown, chairman of the publicity committee. BRITT, LAWYER, PASSES AWAY (Continued from First Page) California, where he engaged in on the part of those who have Accusing his wife, Katherine Raines Huntzinger, former schoolteacher, of having married him only as part of a scheme to get his money, Harvey W. Huntzinger, South Pasadena City Treasurer, yesterday filed a cross-complaint for divorce against her in the Su for Arnarillo, todav to take States National Bank was taken un caned to renew acquaintance. sought to mislead the public for "The wonder to me," said Mason lp hr secre- tary for the Diocese of Arnarillo, tevcral times, ''is that folks didn't political purposes and for. this reason this explanatory statement is made." under Bishop Robert Lucv.

Virtually setting aside his order of last Tuesday, United States District Judge Cosgrave yesterday granted the petition of Sarah Anne New-comb for a temporary restraining order enjoining the Standard Dredging Company from dredging nine der advisement yesterday by United States Judge Jacobs of Phoenix, who has been sitting in Federal Judge McCormick's court here. The motion was made by Attor Miss Fortuny became acquainted Dismissal of the county grand Jury perior Court. scheduled for yesterday was de ferred until Monday following a con Huntzingcr's action was in an ference between Superior swer to Mrs. Huntzinger's suit for ney T. B.

cosgrove, representing the Chandler Interests, after Attorney teen acres of submerged land in the Newport Bay channel pending Charles Page Perin, noted engineer, In Southland to inspect tunnel project. Bowron and Dr. John P. Buckley, grand jury foreman. Rollin McNitt, appearing for the re TWO MORE" RETORTS Dr.

Buckley announced that the ceivers, had concluded presentation of testimony for the complainants. separate maintenance. He said that he had known Mrs. Huntzinger since 1030, that they avowed their love, but that she suddenly married another man, Edgar J. Hunter.

Huntzinger said she later told Engineers and a past president of the American Iron and Steel Institute. Cosgrove based his motion on the contention that the complainants postponement was necessary to permit completion of two reports which will be submitted at the hour the the practice of law until 1887. In recognize ine sooner. I'd been selling papers on the corner for six months." Capi. Trainor of the police fugitive detail, meanwhile, announced he has been advised that Springfield authorities are preparing the necessary papers and shortly will send officers here to take Mason in charge.

ACCUSED AFTER VANISHING The charges, local police were advised, were made when Mayor Schnepp vanished from Springfield In January, 1932, after discovery of shortages in three estates for which he had been conservator. Mason insists he does not know his true identity and that ho remembers nothing about himself prior to the time he awakened from an operation in Houston, about two years ago. had failed to prove any material 1883 he married Harriett C. Bieeer- jury leaves office. sian.

STORE TO PRESENT A7ALENTINE REVUE From 1887 to 1895 he was en. him her marriage had been a mistake, and that he financed her divorce from Hunter In Reno, wed gaged In the practice nf law 1n Ran Diego, ahd'imtil 1892 was the law tnc outcome 01 otner injunction suits. SANTA ANA ACTION The other proceedings Include one Mrs. Newcomb has pending in the Superior Court at Santa Ana seeking to restrain the city of Newport Beach from proceeding with the project, and another injunction action brought by- government against Mrs. Newcomb.

Under the order granted Mrs. Newcomb yesterday, Judge Cosgrave In effect stops dredging operations pending settlement of other court actions. NEW FEDERAL MOVE Asst. U. S.

Atty. Purdue said he will go before Judge Cosgrave next Monday and petition the court to set aside yesterday's order, on the partner in that city of Mr. Hun- ding her on the day the decree was One of these reports will be the foreman's personal survey of the year's work. The other report will deal with the operation of the Superior Court in the trial of criminal investigations and will not investigate any other information submitted to it up until the tis ci Uj dismissal. saker.

In 1900 he moved to Los points of their case. Both sides will be allowed to submit briefs. If the Judge's ruling is adverse to the defendants, they will later have the opportunity to present their witnesses. The suits Involve approximately $200,000, the complainant asserting the directors of the bank allowed the withdrawal of deposits of that amount a few days before the bank closed, thus showing preference over other depositors. Angeies where he resumed his association with Mr.

Hunsaker in the legal firm which still carries his name. granted. However, he said, she continued to see Hunter, who later obtained a Judgment of $2500 against him for alienation of her affections. G.O.P. DELEGATE Mr.

Brltt was a member of the Two programs for children and their parents are scheduled at The Broadway today. The Rainbow Studios, of Hollywood, will present a Valentine revue the store's auditorium at 2 p.m. Stage and film children will put on solo and ensemble numbers, climaxed by the "Sweethearts of the Ages." At 10:30 a.m. the weekly children's hour takes place, conducted by Clara Kurtz-man of the Fanchon-Marco studios. There will be a playlet, patriotio stories by Miss Kurtzman and feature numbers by Gwen Gay, the actress.

Both programs are open to the public. California Supreme Court Commission from 1895 to 1900, and was a member of the American Bar Asso Jury Debating Fate of Meyers Hutton Planning for European Concert Tour ROAD HEARING DELAYED The City Council yesterday deferred until July 19 the hearings of appeals against assessments for widening of Lincoln Boulevard between Commonwealth avenue and Venice Boulevard. showing the dredging company is under a War Department contract to complete the channel within a LAW TO HALT REDS URGED ciation, the California State Bar Association and the Los Angeles Bar Association. He was president of the latter group In 1912. in Death Trial specified time and is losing much money by the delay.

The contract Always active in Republican poli calls for an $840,000 channel. tics, he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Whether Jack Meyers, 29 years of age, murdered John D. Vernon or police wrung a confession by Miss Rose Fortuny, who will be bishop's aide in Texas. Legislation to combat Communist 1916. NATIVE SONS RESORT PROGRAM OUTLINED Two new foreign stars were add He leaves two daughters.

Mrs. activities in this coiBitry will be requested of Congress by the Elks, Exalted Ruler Louis Euler of Los with Bishop Lucy when he headed ihe Catholic Welfare Bureau here. GIVE FLAGS ed yesterday to the floor show in the Sal de Fiesta, Agua Calicntc. Julian P. Willcox and Miss Agnes W.

Britt, both of Bremerton, one sister, Mrs. M. P. Overholscr of Harrisonvilie, and two brothers, the Rev. William M.

Britt of in Santa Barbara she has been an executive of the East Side Social Angeles, declared last night. Euler in a radio address advocat TO SHERIFF center. tnira-degrec methods was the question before a Jury in Superior Judge Parker's court when it retired late yesterday to deliberate his case. Dep. Booth charged that Meyers killed Vernon with a pair of brass knuckles.

The defendant, however, declared he was beaten by police and that he confessed. Meyers pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. They were Nina Sandoval, Mexican comedienne, and Armandlto Cnlrot, coloratura soprano. Others in theshow Include Collins and Wanda, dancers; Tarriba and Ro- 'California isn't big enough for me," David F. Hutton.

bantering baritone and former husband of Aimee Semple McPherson. used those words yesterday to announce his early departure for a concert tour in Europe. The former Angclus Temple soloist was in Superior Judge Aggcler's court as spectator at the trial of Harry C. Brandon, his former secretary-manager, who is accused of burglarizing a Temple office and stealing a $500 bond. Hutton denied any knowledge of the missing bond which Brandon told police had been given to him by the singer in payment for his services.

It was Hutton who caused Brandon to be arrested on charges of burglary and grand theft. Yesterday afternoon Miss Fortuny was honored at a tea and reception at the home of Miss Kafherine Harvey in Montecito, where her fellow-workers of santa Barbara wish jas, whirlwind Argentines; Nirv- anna, fan dancer, and Terry La Franconi, tenor. Dwight, 111., and R. H. Britt of Rockland, Me.

Mr. Brltt lived at the Chapman Park Hotel. MAN BADLY BURNED IN GAS EXPLOSION Caught in a blast of flame as an incinerator exploded in his face at the rear of his home at 4428 Price street, John Engstrom, 66 years of age, was burned severely yesterday. ner success in her new field. COLORADO PICNIC SLATED Former residents of Colorado will hold their midwinter picnic February 24 at Bisby Park, Long Beach, according to Edna Desch, secretary.

f( nvr.Loui YOUNG DEBATER TALKS HIS WAY AROUND GLOBE ed outlawing of all radical organizations. He urged- that it be made a felony to belong to any group which plans overthrow of the government by force. Other planks In the Elks' platform follow: To close the malls to radical publications. To deport aliens teaching subversive doctrines. To prohibit entry of radical aliens into the United States and to make it possible to revoke the naturalization of any citizen advocating the government's overthrow.

The speaker urged all patriotic citizens to sign petitions for adequate legislation. Youth Testifies lllustroiion on rune 14, Part Sheriff Blscailuz's desk from now on will be graced by an American flag on one side and a California Bear flag on the other. The emblems, on standards several feet high, were presented yesterday by Dr. Robert Eshelman, president of Santa Monica Bay Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West, on behalf of that order. Sheriff Blscailuz is a member of the Santa Monica parlor.

The flags are 18 by 14 inches. The standards arc- held up by the paws of carved wood bears, resting on circular bases. Robert K. Burns, recent graduate TWO viiilorto Southern California ahoult j- miss taking this world-famous sightsee of University of Washington, returned here yesterday aboard the forty-eight debates with college men of various countries. Forty-two begat judges' decisions, and every one was awarded the Washington debaters.

Many times, Burns said, The explosion was caused by a leak MAIDS WILL FACE TRIAL ON THEFT ACCUSATIONS ing iiiiiunign viainnuingincjina Railway and Mountain Trolley. See 2,000 square miles-at night 56 cities blaze with millions of sparkling lights. WW OVERNIGHT RATES age of gas in the incinerator. Engstrom was treated at Hollywood Receiving Hospital for second degree the debates were carried on through Durns. interpreters.

The tour was sponsored by Uni 4 THAI US DAILY versity of Washington and affiliates, the object being better understanding between American youth and those of foreign lands. The tour AT TIE trains on Sat.Sun.& Holidays. Thm MOl'X. TAtKEF.R fastspeciil train on Sun. only at from 6th Main St.

Station at 9:15,10:30 i. m. and 1:40, 4:30 p.m. Extra embraced Hawaii, the Orient, Anti nodes, India, Asia Minor and Eur ope. Father Promised Him Education Irving Boens, 19-ycar-old student, yesterday took the witness stand in Superior Judge Coats's court in an effort to show why Harry Bennett, also known as Boens, his reputedly ONE WAY ROUND TRIP $1.25 nuniMp Sheet music, 15 cents a copy.

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The youth will be cross-examined today. $450 po On Round Way Tr'P mW Robert Burns Two maids, one a former film extra who had accepted housework after three months of unemployment, yesterday were held for trial In Superior Court on grnnd-theft charges brought by their employers before Municipal Judge chambers. Their trials were set for March A In Department 41. Joan Kcdcll, the actress, was confronted with a letter she assertcdly had written in Lincoln Heights jail and turned over to the matron to mail. It contained references to "her offense" and a realization "that It merits punishment." EMPLOYER'S storv She is charged with the theft of clothing and Jewelry valued at $600 from Mrs.

Ethelyn Becker of 4216 Sixth avenue, lor whom she had worked four days. Mrs. Becker saic' Miss Redell left the home whili she was gone for five hours on October 14, last. Miss Redell was arretted when friend of Mrs. Becker saw her or the street and recognized her dress as one belonging to Mrs.

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Within the year he participated in With the threefold object of assisting Gov. Merriam in formulating plans for a general anti-crime conference, working out a system for EX I 50 motor trip across the 10 Joan Kedell the establishment of a State police force, and aiding members of. the California Peace Officers' Association in a nrogram combating the luncheon at Aguo CalianTt; dinnvr at Tijuono. and that she Wept because she had 'subversive activities of Communists. 5 WEST SIXTH STREET (Near Oive Telephone MUtual 4321 10 ootain a loan or.

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