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Evening star., 1922-07-18
R|TCH|E SPURNS
RACEFOR SENATE
"I Am Candidate for Gov
ernor," He Tells Enthusi-
astic Democratic Friends.
SCOUTS conference IDEA
Talk of Charles P. Coady as Nom
inee Being Revived in
Baltimore,

BALTIMORE, Md, July IS. The
Baltimore Sun says:
Gov. Ritchie. who returned to his
Office in Baltimore yesterday after
an absence of a week, was reminded
that politicians who have declined to
accept the candidates. of David j.
Lewis or William I. Norris for the
democratic nomination for the United
States Senate as satisfactory were
still discussing him as a solution of
their difficulty.
Il am a candidate for governor"
said he, smilingly.
But a numSer of democrats are
saying that you ought to pass up the
governorship and accept the nomina-
tion for the senatorship as a party
duty"
They haven't come to tell me that"
Not to Call Conference.
Gov. Ritchie soaked up further in
formation like sponge, but didn't
give any more on that subject. He
was quite willing to talk about a
rumored suggestion that he should
call conference of leading demo-
Gratis to discuss the senatorial Situa-
ton.
NO one has asked me to call such
a conference" he said. land haven't
the slightest idea of doing it if they
should. l have noticed in my politi-
cal experience that a man who calls
such a conference usually gets a
large share Of the responsibility for
selecting the candidate. and l am not
counting that kind of responsibility
The governor was visited by
Frank" Kelly. John ]. Mahon and
Max Weys. Gov. Ritchie said Mr..
Mahon spent most of the time telling
anecdotes and that politics was not
seriously considered.
Pours Cold Water on Vets.
During the last day or two there
has been a slight revival of the talk
about Charles p Coady as a candi-
date for senator. but Mr.. Coady said
yesterday that he knew of no devel-
opments. He has poured a little cold
water down the backs of the vets
by pointing out that they will have
to gain about 125 members of Con-
gress before they can reasonably ex-
pect to secure any material moditica- =
ton Of the Volstead law.
No matter how much we may op-
pose the law, there is no use in blind
ing ourselves to facts" he said yes
terday.
Evening star., 1922-07-18
BALANCE IN TRADE
CUT $2,0l0,0)Q,Ol|D
U. S. Surplus Hits Skids,
Landing at s1,162,000, 900
on Plus Side of Ledger.

Americas foreign trade for the fis-
cal year ended June 80 resulted in a
favora BILE trade balance of s1,162 900,
600, which was a decline of nearly
81, 900. 600. 600 from the favorable balance
of the previous year. according to re-
ports issued today by the Commerce
Department.
Exports during the fiscal year just
closed aggre gated s3,770.000,oo0 and
imports s2,60S, 100000. as compared
with exports of s6.516, 100000 and i'm
ports of s3,e54.OOo,o 900 for the pre-
vious year. Exports last month to-
tailed 100000 and imports. $780,
100000, against exports Of 1881. 600
900 and imports of s1S6.o00,o00 in
and imports of slS6, O00 600 in June, 1921.
Still Ahead of 1914.
Although exports for the fiscal year
1922 fell off by nearly $4,000. 900, 600.
compared with the previous year,
they showed an increase of nearly
100000 compared with the fis-
cal year 1914. and imports for the
past year, which declined by over
1,DU dS dEiiHSb iS-ir
in an increase of 700,0O0,000 over
1914
Exports for June were the highest
since October 1921, when the total
was s343, 900. while imports for
June were the highest since Decem-
Der. 1920, when, the total was $780,
900, 900.
Gold Trade Declines.
Imports of gold for the fiscal year
1922 aggregated s46S,000,000, a de-
crease of s17O.oO0.oOO compared with
the previous year. while exports were
s27. 900. .oO0. decline of S106,000,oO
from the 1921 total. Gold imports for
June were s13,00O,oO0, against S43.-
900, 900 in June a year ago. while aN-
ports for the month aggregated
81 500, 900, against $4,000 in June,
1921.
Silver imports for the year just
closed aggregated S7o.000.000. an in
crease of S11 100000 over 1921. while
exports. totaling S62.000,o0o, advanced
sfo,O00.OO0 over the previous year.
silver imports for June were $6,345,-
OO0. against s3.627 900 in June year
ago, while exports of silver for the
month totaled $6,000.000, as compared
with s1,424, 900 during the same month
year ago.
Evening star., 1922-07-18
$247,8O6.11 IN TAX
Paddy " R. &E. CO
Protest Lodged, However,
as 1921 Franchise Levy
Is Settled.

A protest marked the payment to
the collector of taxes of the S247,-
S0S.11 street railway franchise taxes
on gross receipts by the Washington
Railway and Electric Company for
the year ending December 81, 1921.
The company notified the Commits
sioners that it was paying $193,S67.66
for Washington Railway and Electric
Company franchises and S43.941-45 for
the City and Suburban Railway Of
Washington.
These bills are being paid under
protest and with reservation of all
rights because of the inclusion in the
gross earnings. on which said taxes
are based. of receipts from the sale
of power and rental of tracks and
equipment" the letter said. which
matter has been the subject of discus
sion between Mr.. F. H. Stephens. cor
poration counsel and our legal de-
partment.
I'VE respectfully request that you
make record of the fact that these
bills are being paid under protest and
with reservation of all rights" Presi-
dent W. F. Ham signed the letter.
Evening star., 1922-07-18
KING DENIES TARIFF
TALK ON VISIT HERE
Canadian Premier Discussed
Rush-Bagot Proposal With
Mr.. Harding.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OTTAWA, Ontario. July 1S.-"We
did not discuss the trade question at
ALL" said Premier King. just back
from his conference with President
Harding and Secretary of State
Hughes. Several publications con-
tinue to declare that the premier got
a hint to make his Washington visit"
while others see a connection between
probable tariff conversations thare
and the approaching United States
elections
Some American editors incline to the
view that there would be more prob
ability of Canada Immediately con-
sidering the ST. Lawrence waterways
project if the United States tariff wall
recently put up against Canada was
torn down"
View in Canada.
In Canada there is nothing to sup
port any such view. At the present
time the Dominion government can
not, advisedly, supply the money for
such a large national undertaking.
Both parliament and the premier have
intimated this plainly.
I'VE did not discuss the trade oues-
ton at ALL" said Premier Mackenzie
King, when asked the direct question,
1T has been suggested that your visit
10 Washington was the result of, the
difficulties they are having over your
tariff and that they called You in to
help them" Mr.. King told of the prin-
cipal matter discussed at Washington,
namely, the Rush Bagot agreement.
Other questions included the fisheries
on both coasts, the great waterways.
Canadian repl esentation at the United
states capital and reciprocal treatment
in income taxation. He added: Eve
had pleasant trip and were given a
very friendly reception
Agreement Far Advanced.
After reviewing what was talked over
regarding The ush-Bagot proposal, he
added: I'VE reached a point in the
negotiations on this subject where it
was desirable that l should have fur
ther consultation with my colleagues.
The outlook is very good for putting the
agreement regarding disarmament on
the great lakes on a permanent basis"
There will be meeting Of the Do
minion cabinet today, when the premier
will make full report regarding his
Washington visit.
Evening star., 1922-07-18
MUCH WAR MATERIAL
CONFISCATED BY ALLIES
IN GERMAN BARRACKS

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, July 18.- The inter-
allied military commission discov-
cred 500 machine guns stored in
the police barracks at Stuttgart.
1t was learned today.
Simultaneously. the vorwaerts
announces that the socialists were
informed that large quantity of
arms and military equipment was
being removed from the unused
barracks at Potsdam to an un-
known destination.
The police, notified Of the incl
dent, confiscated war material re-
naming in the barracks. including
200 live hand grenades and a num-
Der of dum-dum cartridges. A
military officer demanded the re-
lease of the remaining material
on the ground that 1t was the
property of his regiment. but the
police refused to allow 1t.
Evening star., 1922-07-18

Mrs. G. Wallace W. Hanger, organ
izing secretary general of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution. has
tossed her hat into. the ring for presi-
dent general of the Daughters, ac-
cording to a message received yester-
day from Mrs. Hanger by Miss Jane
NJ. Young. ranking officer of Capt.
Molly Pitcher Chapter of the organi-
zation.
Mrs. Hangers decision came after
protracted consideration of the mat
ter, and after she had been assured
at the June board meeting Of the
Daughters here that Mrs. William e.
Reynolds of North Carolina would
not enter the campaign because OF
broken health.
Mrs. Hanger has been actively en-
gagged in the work of the d. A. r. for
q number of years. She held posts
under the administrations of Mrs.
Matthew T. Scott and Mrs. George T.
Guernsey and was at one time vice
president general Of the Organization.
She was born in Washington and has
made this city her home.
The election of officers will be held
here next April
Evening star., 1922-07-18
HARDING HOSPITALITY JZVDAlMPENED
BY DOUBLE STRIKE EMERGENCY

day morning session. when one Of tho
most serious emergencies of the
Harding administration confronted
the nation, the President took time to
shake hands with a large delegation
from Chicago. They were enroute
to meet the firemen's base ball team
in New York.
A touching incident Of yesterdays
crowd of visiting Americans, was
little child.
"Billie," who had come with his
folks to meet the President became
so sleepy and tired that he fell
asleep in one Of the big arm chairs
in the White House lobby. Rather
than waken him, his people left the
little fellow asleep and filed through
the Presidents Office with the scores
of other callers. leaving the little
chap alone for a time in the lobby.
He missed the Presidents hand
shake, but he had a wonderful sleep.
Evening star., 1922-07-18
.H1GH-bROW LIQUOR
SHARED BY POLICE
Four Trunk Loads, DoIIed Up
in Straw and Bedding,
Seized at Station.
B0OTLEGGER ALSO TAKEN
Cheerfully Tells Of Activities,
Knowing Limit of Pun
ishment.
BOOTLEGGER ALSO TAKEN

Four trunk loads OF high brow
liquor and their vigilant guardian
were pounced upon yesterday at the
Union station by Lieut.. Davis and
Scrgt McQuade Of the police pro-
hibition enforcement squad. After
the pulse beats returned to
normal 1t was found that the watch
man over the trunks was John Foley,
556 West S3d street. Brooklyn. N.
Y. young, handsome and with $1,000
on his person.
Foley told the police that bootlegg-
ing was his profession and said he
represented one Of the biggest rum
running aggregations in the east.
Aware of the fact that the charges
preferred against him of Illegal pos
session and transportating liquor
could not be elaborated on. Foley
talked freely to the police. He said
he had handled more than 1000 bot
ties of liquor last week, and that 1t
was nothing unusual for him to do a
$4,000 business every few days.
In the trunks, especially construct
ed for liquor TRANSPORTATION. were
whisky, much superior to the Luna
s1.700. They were neatly and care
fully packed in straw and bedding.
The $4,000 in Foley's possession
enabled him to give bond for future
appearance in Police Court
Evening star., 1922-07-18
JEALOUS WIFE TIPS POLICE HERE
HATHUSBAND is ALLEGED SLAYER

Charles William Strickland, COL
ored, was on the "outs" with his
wife long enough to induce her to
tell the police that he is an alleged
slayer. Strickland and his wife
roomeu at 100 ID street, and he
amazed his wife one day last
week by telling her she was not
his only wife. saying he had an
other wife and child elsewhere.
Then the husband remained
away from home longer than his
wife thought necessary. and she
FASTENED to tell the police that
Charles Williams was wanted in
Evening star., 1922-07-18

visited him Sheriff Luddington de-
clared that he would do his duty"
He let it be known that he had
intercepted a phone call from a
MonteZuma man to Jack Shahan. in
which eighteen gallons" had been
mentioned And the sheriff suggest
ed that members of the association
hide near a bridge at the bottom of
a hill on the main highway to Clin-
ton from Indianapolis.
Then the sheriff and his deputies
barricaded the bridge, hung out a
couple of red lanterns and waited.
He had word that Shahan had left
his home and was en- route over the
road. Finally the purr of IA high
powered auto was heard. The sheriff
and his deputies got their pistols
ready.
of speed. Thirty feet from the barri-
cade 1t halted. Flashlights from be-
hind the obstruction and from the
sides of the road were directed at
the driver. 1t was Jack Shahan sure
enough.
pride. leveied his gun at the man be-
hind the wheel only to hear a chuckle
that swelled into long guffaw of
laughter.
well. guess I got you this time.''
the sheriff remarked in that. blase
way sheriffs usually have.
yep, 1 guess you have, Lud," re-
piled Shahan. when he could stop
laughing.
How much you got?
Eighteen gallons" Shahan replied,
again bursting into laughter.
"Of what?" demanded the sheriff
while the crowd pressed closer. hs
eighteen gallons is some haul in these
dry times.
sBlack kberries," replied Shahan, as
he lighted a cigarette and crawled
out Of his car. Yep, it took my
:wifes and mo all day to pick them at
that
Evening star., 1922-07-18
CHILD FALLS 80 FEET.
Gladys Champion Has Broken Leg.
Drops on Canal Boat.

Gladys Champion. four years DID,
child of Mr.. and Mrs. john Champion
residing on a canal boat anchored near
Aoueduct bridge, was seriously injured
Yesterday afternoon when she fell from
the steps leading from the cahai TO 'ne
bridge, a distance Of more tnan tnlr.S
feet. When taken to GeorgetoWn UNI mi
versity Hospita, hroke~ II %as and she was suf-
Edward Arkin. three and one-haii
wears old, last night removed screen
from a second story window at his home.
a12 4th street southeast. and fell to .ne
ground The child was taken 70 Uas HsuI hs
fy Hospital. where physicians found ne
S.d received no serious injury. HIS
narents took him back home.
Evening star., 1922-07-18

Walhalla, Oconee county, s. c., for
alleged murder. A few minutes
after the police heard from Mrs.
Strickland that her husband was
wanted the latter returned home
and was arrested.
The prisoner denied that he
was wanted in Walhalla- He was
held in custody, however, and
Sheriff w. NJ. Alexander of
Oconee county was asked for in
formation about him.
Yesterday afternoon he wired
that Strickland was wanted, hav-
ing received a photograph OF him
from Lieut.. Plemmons, and informed
the lieutenant that an officer
would be sent for him with the
necessary papers.
Evening star., 1922-07-18
A Compliment.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
We've Just bid looking up Id the
dictiodary what IT says about hay
fever. 1t says-atchoo.--it says hay
fever Is fuddy disease that hits odly
the idtellectua -atchoo.-and very
idtelIigedt classes.
Buch obliged, Blister Webster
atchoo!
Evening star., 1922-07-18
JOHNSON TO ENTER LISTS
Will Leave Friday to Do Battle in
California Primaries.

Announcement of his departure
next Friday for California to open
his primary election campaign was
made today by Senator johnson.
republican, California. who said that
disposal of California items in the
pending tariff bill now made 1t pos
sible for him to leave Washington.
Evening star., 1922-07-18

are keeping out
of the way of
their fellows. And
Jack Sha han. fast
auto driver. wears
a grin that won't
come off.
The connection
between the two
was furnished by
the Montgomery
County H o r s e
T h / e f Detective
Association. That
organization. at
its last meeting,
demanded that the
sheriff i n V e S t j.
gate Sh a hans fire.
quent trips to In
dianapolis. When
Evening star., 1922-07-18
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
lease /. Thomps6n. Fort wingats. N. NJ.
and Katherine Trfes, this city.
~ illa% y r.: :: cgyn.way and ksassn aienon'
Evening star., 1922-07-18
18 GALLONS SHERIFF HEARS. TRAPS
AUTO CKBERRLES- ES--DLSCRACED

Mr. Shahan had told the truth. The
blockade was raised and now the
sheriff is being "razzed.''
Copyright, 1927
Evening star., 1922-07-18

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CRAWFORDSVILLE Ind, July Is.
Ira Luddihgton and his
IDENTITIES n Il a v
Evening star., 1922-07-18
RESIDENT Harding's good
nature and hospitality have
not suffered, in spite of the
high pressure upon the

executive in the present double strike
emergency. for he has never turned
away delegation of visitors from
wherever they come or however large
the party.
1t has been a source of growing
surpise at the White House that the
President has continued his hearty
handshake, even on the most trying
days, when his schedule has been
more than filed with conferences in
an effort to solve the railroad and
coal strikes.
Even this morning. just before the
cabinet convened in its regular Tues
Evening star., 1922-07-18

Rice pudding baked in cups is good
with chopped nuts sprinkled over IT.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-03
Alkali In Soap
Bad For the Hair

Soap should be used very care
fully, if you want to keep your
hair looking it's best. Most soaps
and prepared shampoos contain too
much alkali. This dries the scalp,
makes the hair brittle and ruins it.
The best thing for steady use is
1ulsified cocoanut oil shampoo
,,llich is pure and greaselessb,
I'D is better than anything else
Oh can use.
One CT two teaspoonfuls OF Mulsi-
ed will cleanse the hair and scalp
thoroughly. Simply noigten the hair
with water and rub it in. II makes
an abundance of rich, creamy Iath-
II. which rinses out easily, remov-
ing every particle of dust, dirt,
dandluff and excessive oil. The
hair dries quickly ard evenly, ana
it leaves the scalp soft, and the
hair fine and silky. bright, lustrous.
fluffy and easy to manage.
You can get Mulgified eocoanuS
oil shampoo IT any pharmacy. it's
gery cheap. and a few ounces viii
supply every member OF the family
fer months. Be sure your druggist
gives you Enthusiastically
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-03
MOLINE WOMAN
HURT IN FALL
WHILE ON VISIT
Especial Moline Service,


Mrs. Sanford Peterson, 4124
Eighth avenue, Moline, incurred
two fractures of her right leg Sun
day evening near the home of her
brother-in-law, Bert Vogler, who
resides on a farm near CISCO, Ill.
She is now at the VogIer residence
with her four children, where she
will be obliged to stay until her
condition is such that she can be
removed without danger.
The Petersons had gone to the
Vogler farm last Saturday to spend
New Years day Sunday evening
members of the two families started
for the home of Len Willamet, a
neighbor. They were walking along
the country road when suddenly
Mrs. Peterson screamed and fell to
the ground Her foot had caught in
rut, causing her to lose her bal
ance and fall. The bone was brok
en- in two places below the knee
She was carried to the house by her
husband and brother-in-law. DR..
Young of Geneseo was called and
he set the bones in place. Mrs.
Peterson will be taken to GeneseO
probably this week for an X-raT
examination. If her condition is
good she will return to Moline by
train
Mr.. Peterson. who is in charge of
the Deere & Co. garage. drove to
Moline last evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-03
LIBERAL SALES
CAUSE WHEAT
PRICES TOFALL

Chicago, Jan. 3.-Liberal selling
on the part Of house with eastern
connections brought about ma
terial setback in wheat p ices to-
day Pressure at the opening was
of only scattered sort and was
based mainly on difficulties of the
Fort Dearborn National bank here.
The initial declines were well with
in usual limits, and it was nearly
an hour later that more pronounc-
ed weakness developed.
Opening quotation. which varied
from &c to 11sc lower. with May
at LA to Lag and July at 1.03 to
1.03A, were followed by numerous
minor changes and then by down.
turns. that in some cases reached
~ C under Saturdays finish.
Corn and oats sagged with wheat.
After opening sc to 1ac lower,
May at So to 53%, corn showed
moderate setbacks all around.
Oats started unchanged to &c
off, May at 3S1zc, and later contin-
ued to weaken.
Provisions were easier with grain
despite firmness in the hog mar
ket
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-03
MIKE AND JACK
TIGHE TO MEET
AFTER 10 YEARS

There will be a reunion at the
home of Jack Tikhe, former man.
ager of the Rock Island baseball
team, when the Take 1t From Me-
company appears here next Sunday
at the Illinois theatre.
Michael F. Tighe, brother of
Jack, and his wife, Jane Hazel.on,
are members of the company Mr..
Tighe plays the traps in the or
chestra while Mrs. Tighe appears
In song numbers.
Jack has Lad no opportunity to
greet either in nearly 10 years, so
he is anticipating, their coming
eagerly. The last time he saw
them was in Louisville, KY, in 1912,
when Jack was managing the base
ball club OF that city. Before join
ing the Take 1t From Me" COM
pany, they had been at the New
York Winter Garden several years.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-03
Weather Forecast

Illinois: Mostly cloudy in north,
probably rain in south portion to-
night and Wednesday,; colder We'd
nesday and in west and north p0r-
lions tonight.
Missouri: Probably rain in south
and rain or snow in north portion
tonight and Wednesday; colder
Wednesday and i'll west and north
portions tonight.
Wisconsin: Generally fair to-
night and Wednesday; much colder
tonight, cold wave in north portion,
colder in east and south portions
Wednesday.
Iowa: Unsettled weather tonight
and Wednesday, probably snow III
west portion; colder tonight and in
extre- east portion Wednesday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-03
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.

discovery was made today of an
attempted burglary at the Carlson
brothers warehouse at 1923 Third
avenue. Moline. A plate glass win
dow in rear door had been brok-
en- and efforts had been made to
force the lock with jimmy. There
was no indication that the would
De burglars had entered the build
ing. Nothing had been taken
l.. D. Byars OF 20S Fourth ave-
nue., Moline, reported to the police
yesterday that diamond ring had
Deen stolen from his locker in a
factory.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-03
WOMAN IN A CAR
ACCIDENT SAYS
SHE WAS ROBBED
Especial Moline service.l

Miss Josephine Adams, who, it is
said>. was one of the occupants of
the Ford automobile that plunged
into a ditch near the state farm
east of WATERFOWL early yesterday
morning. has had two John Doe
warrants issued for the arrest OF
the men who were with her in the
machine.
The warrants charge the men
with larceny. Miss Adams alleges
that they took SIS belonging to her.
Neither the police nor Justice Dan
Maskell, who issued the warrants,
seem to know a great deal concern
ing the incident Miss Adams says
she resides in East Moline. Her
name does not appear in the city
director. The police expected to
have the men il custody today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-03
ROYAL PALM IS
WRECKED; SIX
CARS DERAILED
None Is Hurt When
Sleepers on Trair,
LeoUe Track.

Cincinnati, o., Jan. 3-Officials of
the Southern railway here said to-
day they had received a report that
the Royal Palm Limited passenger
train of that road, from Cchicago
to Jacksonville, Fla, via Cincin-
natl, had been wrecked near Juliet,
Ga. Six coaches left the track, but
none of the passengers were in
jured, the report stated.
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. Six sleep
ers of the Royal Palm Limited, of
the Southern railway, from Jack
sonville, were derailed today near
Macon, Ga, but according to reports
received at the Southern offices
here, none of the passengers was
injured. A rocking crew succeeded
in getting one of the sleepers back
on the track and all the passengers
were transferred to this car and
brought to Atlanta, where addition
al equipment was provided for their
journey.