text: FIFTEEN WITNESSES TESTIFY AS BALL LAUNCHES DEFENSE Swiss Scientist Pays Record Visit to Stratosphere in Balloon I.JE 'wW J iM . InAK r jBB jMB ■ ■ >» ■ 1 jo| Hk **'"*’’ j| Ik KtfPtß Hh L- J| I MH" ? WiW Mw- -'-W IB W? :., J? w OB W kJ . m Bl I BV Jill *■■ | Hk j ■■ 1 w r * ■ wIB jgH|H| J| Bk W &. wr JB Pw IK <Ai I twl*■* r I■K : -i‘ ■KK llir \Bd4i > fH 1 tJJI I MBhk. ! * . IML ’ww j— p 1 — ! m * ; .■ < tllfak / Mfc, w ' w. i Bmp .4wWB J ' HHB t\ jr ./- vm/ B IB*' • KIPFER PICCARD I WHILE THOUSANDS of spectators vociferously cheered, Prof. Auguste Piccard, noted scientist, yesterday climbed into the spherical gondola of a hugh balloon at the airdrome at Zurich, Switzerland, and gave the signal to cast off for an ascent into CHARLES I, JU NAME HINTED ENGLEWOOD. N. J., Aug. 18 r (U.S.).—The second son of Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh is to replace their kidnaped and murdered firstborn in name as well as in fact, it was reported today by Lucretia Vanderbilt, close friend of Mrs. Lindbergh. Although no official announce ment has been made, Miss Van derbilt says the mother wants to name him Charles Augustus Lindbergh, jr. Thus, according to the friend, the parents hope to forget the tragedy of the disappearance of 20-months-old Charles Augustus, jr., stolen from his crib in their Hopewell home five months and 17 days ago. The baby’s grandmother, Mrs. Dwight W. Morrow, would like to have the baby named Dwight Morrow Lindbergh, in honor of his famous grandfather, it is said, but friends think Anne will win her point. PICCARD MAKES SECOND SUCCESSFUL BALLOON TRIP "."■'■'■'.TT'""?* - ; W 1' xtssafcu ‘ I ofc M I / jP&SBpW #>x . ...w. 1 I h JBkSrJSB ; z- - lIPW 4 AMI IB > • ' < W H|VKI l M ®J MfiiSMwy - ?jj js® ’ .■■ jfc-.-.s%&§[■ wK||||||F < a JBwaEI»F < *wl bf ?£sw. bßsbl Tv bRr < X rjlr Wb - v B x *'“ BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT” SURPASSING HIS altitude record of May, 1931, Prof. Auguste Piccard, with his assistant, Max Cosyns, today sent his new balloon, ‘ in which they took off from Dubendorf Airdrome, Zurich, Switzerland, , more than 10 miles away from the earth. They remained in the cold i ppper air regions for hours. The photos show a group of spectators His Vote at 19 Is Explained By Gamer 1 How John Nance Garner, Democratic vice presidential 1 candidate, happened to “vote” ■ when he was 19 years old was 1 explained by Garner before he left here for his home in Texas. He told his friends, who were amazed by his statement in a speech in New York that he began voting at 19, that the “vote” was in a political con vention —not at the polls. In Red River county, Tex., a 19-year-old boy could have his , “disabilities” removed and be i come legally a man. Garner went through this process, was elected a delegate to a political ■ convention, and thus was en- ■ titled to vote in that body. Grand Jury Clears Annapolis Official ! ‘ ANNAPOLIS. Md„ Aug. 18. ; Charges of malfeasance in office , against Commonwealth’s Attorney Theodore Brady were dismissed ’ today in a grand jury report, I which cleared Brady of all allega tions. THE WASHINGTON TIMES the stratosphere. The scientist traveled more than 10 miles in the air in an effort to solve the secret of the cosmic ray. Piccard is shown with Charles Kipfer, who accompanied him on his last trip into the stratosphere, and with his wife and children. CURTIS TO HEAR ‘NEWS’ TODAY TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 18 (I.N.S.).—Simple ceremonies will attend the official notification here this afternoon of Charles Curtis, Kansas’ native son, that he was nominated for the vice presidency by the Republican party at Chicago last June. There will be a sharp contrast to the ceremonies of four years ago when Kansas hailed the vice presidential nominee with blaring bands, buntings, and flags. Pomp and decorations will be dispensed with today at Curtis’ request. A small platform has been erected on the north steps of the State house and from it Senator L. J. Dickinson of lowa, keynoter at the national convention, will make the notification address, which will be broadcast over a nation-wide hookup. Curtis will reply briefly. The notification is scheduled to begin at 4 p. m.. PICNIC FOR PUPILS Pupils of the Providence Heights Industrial School will hold a picnic Saturday at Provi dence Heights near West Falls Church, The Rev. A. A. Lott is chairman of the committee. PREPARING FOR FIRST TAKE-OFF that gathered at the airport in Brussels, Belgium, as final preparations were being made for the flight last year. The balloon used in the first flight is shown ready for the take-off. Photos by International News Photographic Service. . . x-. l.» ' Ban on Duffer Golf Brings A Sait CHICAGO, Aug. 18 (IN.S.). Duffers, take heart. In Robert R. Scher all of you who have never broken 100 find a cham pion. Representing an association of dub golfers, Scher had a petition on file today requesting a court injunction which would prevent the Lincoln Park com missioners from enforcing their rule barring duffers from a new golf course. Defending the rule, Recrea tional Director Harry Albright explained: “It cost $2,000,000 to build that golf course and the duf fers could dig it up within a couple of hours.” Mrs. Ella Boole Again W.C.T.U. Head SEATTLE, Wash., Aug. 18 (1.N.5.). —The national Women’s Christian Temperance Union con vention went into its last day to day with a report of the commit- ; tee on resolutions as the outstand ing event. Mrs. Ella Boole, of Brooklyn, was re-elected president. ( The National Daily PICCARD WITH HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN HOOVER'S BEST 9-LB. TROUT President Hoover was back at his desk in the executive office of the White House today after a three-day “stag” fishing trip in Chesapeake Bay. He plans to resume his favorite role of fisherman in the more placid streams of the Blue Ridge Mountains this week end. After having outfished all the eight guests in his party, the President ended his three-day trip late yesterday at Annapolis, mo toring to Washington. During the three days he was out he fished in nine different spots—on both sides of the en trance to the bay and in the up per part about Sharp’s Island. His total catch numbered nearly His total catch numbered nearly 40. mostly trout, hardhead and perch. The largest he pulled in was a nine-pound trout. hoosieOlaiFkept MUNCIE, Ind.—Through a gift from Ball Brothers, of Muncie, the industrial and community garden program, which has been greatly developed during the past year in Indiana, will be continued through next year. THURSDAY—AUGUST 18—1932 The children are Jacques, Denise, Monette and Helen. Mrs. Piccard and her children were at the airdrome when the scientist took off. Piccard was accompanied by Max Coryns on the flight. Photo by International News Photographic Service. Lord Kylsant Freed From Prison LONDON, Aug. 18 (1.N.5.).— Lord Kylsant, aged shipping magnate, sentenced to a year’s imprisonment for falsifying ac counts of the Royal M.ail Packet Steam Company, was re leased today after serving a 10 months’ term. The only inmate of the famous Wormwood Scrubs prison to be called “m’lord” by wardens. Lord Kylsant earned his release by his model be havior. His wife, who came here from Carmarthen, Wales, was at the prison gates in her auto mobile to meet him. WSHND m 517,500 NEW YORK, Aug. 18 (1.N.5.). “I think I’ll take a pauper’s oath and declare my genius and my debts.” So sighed red-headed, saucy tongued Miss Georges Lewys, author and playwright, today. She seemed to see little hope of being saved from the poverty she claimed by the suggestion her mother, Mrs. Myron Lewys, made in Federal Court to Harry Weinberger, attorney for Eugene O’Neill, dramatist, that he find a rich husband for Georges who would pay the $17,500 judgment entered against the vivacious writer. The debt was incurred when Miss Lewys lost a $1,000,000 suit against O’Neill and his publish ers, charging he plagiarized his theatrical success .’’Strange Inter lude,” from her book, “The Tem ple of Pallas Athene.” When Weinberger suggested she might pay some of the judg ment, Miss Lewys said she lived with her mother who paid the rent. Another hearing was ordered on September 8, at which Miss Lewys must produce her bank books and other financial records. SHEIICSESTATE GAINS 5183.754 LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18 (1.N.5.). —The estate of Rudolph Valentino, late screen star, was $183,754 richer today through decision of Superior Judge A. L. Stephens. Judge Stephens ruled that S. George Ullman, former manager of the late Valentino, must repay to Valentino’s estate $183,754 be cause of asserted ‘‘unauthorized expenditures.” Since Valentino’s death, and his burial in a borrowed grave in a Hollywood cemetery, a bitter dispute has raged between Ull man and Valentino’s brother and sister, Alberto Guglielmi and Maria Guglielmi Strada, who ac cused Ullman of illegally divert ing funds of the film sheik’s estate. GRILLING FACES EGAN’S EOE SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18 (I.N.S.).—When Verne Doran, 24- year-old convict now serving one to 15 years in San Quentin for parole violation, takes the witness stand again today, a withering cross-examination will be resumed by counsel for Frank J. Egan, ousted public defender, and Albert Tinnin, ex-convict, on trial for the murder of Mrs. Jessie Scott Hughes. The defense failed to break down the testimony of Doran after he had charged in a two hour story that Egan was the master mind of the crime. The boyish-faced burglar, who will be tried later, reiterated his confession of several weeks ago. He said Egan wanted to kill Mrs. Hughes, his wealthy lifelong friend, to get her $25,000 insur ance. The murder, Doran said, was plotted in front of St. Mary’s Cathedral, “because it was quiet.” The murder was executed, he testified, in the garage of Mrs. Hughes’ home in fashionable Forest Hills. Doran said: “I drove the heavy automo bile over her after Tinnin had knocked her unconscious.” Farm Crops Drop Forecast in India CALCUTTA (I.N.S.).—With the exception of wheat, sugar cane and rice, India’s agricultural crops are expected to be less than last year’s, according to esti mates appearing in the trade press Sugar cane will probably reach 3,880,000 tons, or an increase of about 21 per cent; rice produc tion during 1931-32 is estimated at 32,770,000 tons, an increase of about 2 per cent; wheat is ex pected to reach 9.132.000 tons, or about 1 per cent less than last year. Cotton production, how ever, is expected to be in the neighborhood of 4,064,000 bales, or 22 per cent lower than for the preceding season. Unrf MILK |QK" P CONTEST The Milk Remained Sweet in the NORGE REFRIGERATOR 27 Days-51 Hours The Winner of ♦ Put in, July 12, 11:15 A.M. the Radio Clock Removed, Aug. 8, 4:45 P.M. P. G. Wilson We wish to thank the * ' many contestants for °f the th e interest shown in Government the contest. Printing Office Arthur j ordan pj ano Co 4008 Sheetz Ave. i 239 Ggt N w Brentwood, Md. « CASE EXPECTED TO CULMINATE TOMORROW Ex-Treasurer Contends He Paid County Bills With Own Money, Raised on Notes The prosecution rested its case in the trial of E. Wade Ball, former Arlington county treasurer, charged with the misappropriation of $24,454 of State funds, at 10 o’clock this morning. A motion made by the defense in the judge's chambers to strike out prosecution testimony and re quest a directed verdict of not guilty was overruled. The defense summoned 15 char acter witnesses to testify regard ing Ball's reputation in the county before the court recessed at noon. When the trial is resumed this afternoon other character wit nesses will be called. Defense attorneys will also seek to prove that when Ball borrowed money on his personal credit and later paid the notes with treasury checks, his motive was to prevent the impairment of county credit by transferring funds personally borrowed to the county account. From the beginning of the trial the defense has contended that Ball made such transactions, as established by the prosecution, in order that county debts might be paid and that it was legal for him to pay off his obligations later with county funds. The only testimony given this morning was introduced by State Auditor T. Coleman Andrews, who was cross-examined by the defense regarding his examination of the audit of Ball’s accounts. To Jury Tomorrow State Senator Frank Ball, the defendant’s brother, and one of the defense attorneys, indicated after the prosecution had rested its case the presentation of wit nesses by the defense would occupy a comparatively short time, and the case might b" submitted to the jury early tomorrow. According to the testimony, Ball circulated checks rapidly back and forth between the several banks in which he kept his per sonal and county accounts, so that at the close of the fiscal years 1930 and 1931, it appeared that his balances were much higher than they actually were. ‘KIDWeFBOY GOING HOME Arrangements were being made today to return a 10-year-old boy to his parents in Lawrence, Mass., after he had been brought here last Saturday by Atherton South worth. former accountant at the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Since the boy’s disappearance, Lawrence police had been search ing for him on the theory that he had been kidnaped. According to Robert W. Mc- Cullough. attorney, 808 Eighth St. N. E„ Southworth met the youth. John Hall, at Lawrence, and the boy said he wanted to come to Maryland. Southworth told the boy he would drive him to his farm near District Heights for a visit if he had permission from his parents. Later John told Southworth his mother had agreed and they ar rived at the farm Saturday night. Since then the child’s parents and police had been searching for John, who had left home without permission. Southworth at the time was visiting his family on vacation in New England. 3. 