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The New York herald., 1922-03-19
New York Theater
Club to Give Musicale

The social day and musicale OF the
New York Theater Club. Mrs. Belle de
Rivera, president, will be held Tuesday
at the Hotel Astor. Mrs. Helen Whit
man Ritchie Is chairman and will prc-
sent Charles and Sadie Mac Donald In a
vaudeville act entitled "Thc New Chief
OF Police" The musical numbers IN
cludc Nine. Suzanne Michod- White. con-
cert soprano; Prof Harry Kruger, yio-
linlst Major Cry William Camn. com
poser and pianist Blanche Hammond
Camp. lyric writer, and Mae Sims in
vaudeville songs. Herbert Dfucc. i'm
pcrsonator OF the old "Cabby IN tho
Pigeon" and Evan Davies, monologist.
Among tho guests OF honor will be Il.
y. Alhee. Mrs. Maggie Bryer. Major
Guy Williams Camp. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Wade Henshaw, Miss Grace Girls
wald. Mrs. Blanche Hammond Camp,
Charles Macdonald and Sadie MacDon-
aid. The principal address Of the after
noon will be given by Mr.. Albee. on the
subject, improvements In Vaudeville .
The chairmen in charge or floor ar
rangements arc Mrs. Louis Martin, re-
ceptiou Mrs r. 4. Cornelius. platform
Mrs. u. j.. Henderson. hospitality; Mrs.
Mary r. Nixon, introduction: Mrs Rob-
art IIargrave. tickets; Mrs. ". =. Will
lans house Mrs. G. $. Kohler. vice.
chairman Mrs Emma Kip Edwards.
matinees Mrs. Walter Godfrey, Mrs. j.
s. Dias. Mrs Il. Fink. Mrs. r.. shacfer.
reception committee Mrs. John Joseph
Oscar Ziegler. a Swiss pianist. and the
Symphonic Ensemble under the direction
Macdonald. press, and Mrs. VI. Frank,
courtesy.
The New York herald., 1922-03-19
Euphony Society Plans
Final Matinee Musicale

At the last matinee musicale OF the
Euphony Society on April l at the Wal.
dorf-A Astoria the artists will be Francis
Moore, pianist: Hugo Korch, violinist
and Miss Adele Rankin, lyric soprano
The program will be followed by tea
and dancing.
The closing concert of the society will
be on April 81, when the solo artists
will he Willard Gustafeson of the Metro
politan Opera Company, and Miss Jane
alta Stud'ey, who viii assist the choral
under the direction OF Dr. Carl Hahn
Dancing will follow the program.
The third annual violet and gold
breakfast OF the club will be held at the
Waldorf on May 13. There viii be
many novel features on this occasion
and many guests Of honor and hostesses
The next get-together luncheon OF
the society will be held on March 80
The president, Mrs. James j. Gormley
gave her annual Chevy Chase dance
to the choral members and their friends
on St Patrick's night.
At the meeting held last Monday at
the Hotel Astor by the Society of New
York state Women an excellent program
in charge OF the president. Or. Frances
w. Mcneil, was enjoyed. Mrs. Louis C.
Scnmidgali, contralto, sang several
songs, accompanied by Miss Anna
Schilling. The "Fledermaus Para
phrase" by Strauss-schutt. was played
by the artist-pianist, Mrs. Helen Good
man. Interest was added to the pro-
gram by talk on THE New Business
Evangew by Mr.. M. ID. Sydney Peterson.
one OF the largest events OF the week
in Southern circles will be the Dixie
Clubs annual breakfast. which will be
held on Thursday at the Waldorf-As-
toria. The decorations will be typically
Southern. Among the speakers will be
Amelia Bingham and John G. Freund
Mrs. Ernest Ji. Malcolm is president OF
the club. Tickets for the breakfast may
be obtained from the chairman OF enter
tainment, Mrs. James A. Allen, sia
West Eieflty-third street
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
MEXICAN CRISIS OVER
TROOPS LEAVE FORT
Mobilization Followed Report That
Rebels Intended to Seize
Juarex

III Paso, Tex.--Brig. Gen. Il. I.
Howze. commander of the first divi-
sion. believing that an emergency close
TO Juarez and FL Paso no longer de-
mands drastic attention. has issued
new orders, Soldiers under these or
ders need no longer be held In camp
at Fort Bliss The troops were mobil-
lied when reports were circulated that
rebels intended to take possession of
Juarez
Although men are not held In camp,
trucks are still loaded with emergency
supplies, small tanks are loaded on
automobile trailers. and two armored
railroad ears, which were drawn from
sidIngs, still remain In the center Of
the fort.
Civilian government operatives an
nounced that Investigations covering
several days. showed everything was
quiet along the Texas and New Mexico
border, and that there was no sign OF
revolutionary activity. Their report
was made ON the territory from the
Big Bend of Texas to Haehlta. N. NJ
In Juarez the situation remained nm
changed. Gen. Eugenio Martinez,
commander Of troops In northern Mexl-
co, Is there on an inspection trip. He
declared his section, Chihuahua. Du-
range and the Laguna district of Goa
hula, was quiet
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Los ANGELES POLICE
THWART TERROR REIGN
Extortionists' Plot information
al in Its Scope Revealed
by Arrest Of Eight

Los Angeles.-A terrorist program
through the arrest here Of eight mem
bers Of band Of extortionIsts. II was
said by federal and other officers who
participated In the arrest.
Three men arrested recently In wide
~ separated American cities are be-
lieved 10 have had In their possession
"unnisiakabie evidence" of affIliation
with the men taken into custody here,
1t was said These three men were ar
rested In Sail Lake City, Des Molnes
and Cleveland, Ohio. officers said and
further declared clock bombs and du--
plicate written instructions We're found
on all three
The eight men caught here were
trapped by federal agents, deputy sher-
ifs and private detectives after an
alleged attempt to ext0rt $25,OOO from
u prominent Los Angeles business man,
under threats of death and after, II
was charged. they had obtained large
sums from other men through similar
means.
II was said Mt least 30 residents of
Los Angeles have received threaten
Ing demands for. money and have had
their homes under guard for week.
Names Of the men involved as well
ms names of the officers working on
the case are withheld by the auth0ri-
ties for fear vengeance will he exacted
by friends Of the men under arrest.
Efforts to arrest other alleged mem
bers Of the band here We're unsuccess-
ful, officers failing to find even a
trace of n ninth man they believe they
wounded
1t is said the extortioD phase of the
alleged operations In Los Angeles,
on large scale. was "only side is
sue" with terrorism as the main objec-
tive.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
RAWSON IS APPOINTED
TO SEAT IN SENATE
oes Meines Man Named az Successor
TO Senator Kenyon In
Upper House

nes Moines.--Charles A. Rawson al
nes Moines Is the new senator from
Iowa. Announcement of the appoint.
ment of Mr., Rawson. who Is state
chairman Of ;he Republican state cen
trail committee, to succeed William s.
Kenyon in the upper house of congress
was made by Gov. \. r. Kendall Sat
urday.
Mr.. Rnwson's appointment locates
the home Of two senator's from Iowa IN
hes MolneS.
Mr., Rawson was horn here May 30.
1867. His business Is the manufacture
NJ bricks and thing. with many side.
lines slncludlng banking and Insurance.
lie was chairman of the state central
committee In 1910.
During the world war Mr.. Rawson
served overseas with the Y. NJ. 4. 4.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Call International conf.rene.

washlngton.-An international con-
ference to consider the ALLEGATION OF
former German cables In tl.e Atlantic
viii be called In Washington, Acting
Secretary Fletcher announces, Rep
resentatives of France, England, Italy.
Japan and the United States will be
asked 10 meet and determine the dis
position of the three cable lines. taken
over under the provisions of the treaty
of Versailles,
The cables are now being operated
by England and France under an
agreement with the other Interested
powers which provides that the reve-
nues shall be imponded and later di-
vlded among the powers In accordance
with decisions reached by conference
on the subject.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
PRESIDENT IS OPPOSE
TO ANY TAX INCR|

Observation-Disclosures Hs''
unalterably opposed TO the e
of the special taxes suge9
finance the soldier bonus or Y
turn to taxes which have
pealed, it was stated officiss
day at the White House.
1t also was Indicated that z
tive was very much in doubt y
be possible to raise the reQu7
to finance the cash featur
bonus under an issue of bonG|
appreciably advancing inter
and destroying the financial
ity which is sought.
The president. it was saia'
posed to be favorable TO the y,
his attitude had to be pahl
finding sane and sensible y
for the fulfillment of promel
on one hand without disturolil
sired return to financial slse,
1t was stated that Mr. hsHI
titude on the bonus question
made clear to congress in ~
cation expected to be sent ~
ate and house sub-commlt'u'
with the bonus subject.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
OENBY URGES LARGE CUT
IN NAVY APPROPRIATION
Personnel From 100000 to 10000
For Next Year

shingtOn.-Secretary DENLY ap-
peared before the house naval commit
tee to recommend that the navy per-
sonnel for the next fiscal year be fixed
at $4,000 men and 5000 apprentices,
as compared with 100000 men and
5000 apprentices now authorized.
Mr.. DENLY recommended that there
be no reduction in the existing strength
first class at Annapolis be graduated
and commissioned, but that appoint
ments to the academy hereafter be re-
duced to three for each member Of
congress. instead of five.
The naval secretary recommended
that 100 destrOyers be placed out of
commission. He estimated that the
program he outlined would effect a
saving of $7O,OOO,OOO in next years
budget.
Secretary Denby's statement pointed
out that since 1919 the wartime naval
establishment had been reduced from
1852 vessels in commission to 900, the
tVhHhiiSSiohCu pVIsOuhCi liOul [ytUo
8, 1853. and the enlisted force from 4SO,.
123 to l00999.
Mr.. DENLY said estimated withdraw.
ais from the treasury for the navy for
the fiscal year We're $47S,OOO,OOO. With
the economies he planned, he added,
he felt confident the 1923 ficsal year
estimates could be reduced to $3.50, 900,
600.
Indications of considerable opposi
tion to the recommendation for a $780,
100000 appropriation. about $4,000,
600 of which would go for building, de-
veloped during the informal discussion
of the naval program between Mr.
DENLY and members of the committee
Representative McClintick, Democrat
Oklahoma, told the secretary reports
were current that congress was pre.
pairing to cut the appropriations to
$150,00O,000 or $2OO,OOO,OOO.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
new OFFER ON MUSCLE
SHOALS PROPERTY MADE
Alabama Company Proposes Compile
tion Of Wilson Dam Without
Further Expense to U. s.

Washlngton.--Ano offer for pur-
chase and lease OF the governments
properties AZ Muscle Shoals. Ala. has
been completed and arrangements
made by, It's sponsors. the Alabama
Power company. for immediate filing
with Secretary Weeks.
The offer was rendered by Thomas
Martin, acting for the Alabama Power
company, of which he is president,
and with Its submission the total num-
her of proposals received by the gov
ernrnent for Its war-acqulred proper
ties In Alabama was brought TO four.
The new offer Is expected to he sub
mitted soon by Secretary Weeks to
congress. which has before Ii the offer
Of Henry Ford,
The Alabama Power company pro-
poses completion Of the Wilson dam
without further advances or expendi-
lures by the United States" and the
outright purchase of the Warrior
power plant, on the Gorgas river.
The properties would be leased by
the power company for period OF 30
stafNt oittt tttt "Vutu bt sun
ject TO "reeapture by the government"
The offer, outlined To Secretary
Weeks In letter signed by Mr.. Martin,
stated II 10 be the company's purpose
TO Install AT the start a plant OF ap-
proximately 240,OO0 horse power, sub
sequent installation to he made In ac-
cordance with the federal power act
as made necessary to meet the market
demands"
The Alabama Power company Of
fered ITO furnish free to the govern
ment, or any one II may designate,
from the hydro-power plant. 100000
horse power as required for the pro-
duction of fertilizers and munitions of
war, and for research In connection
herewith"
The offer differed from those re-
ceived from Henry Ford. Frederick G.
Engstrum Of Wilmington. n. c.. or.
40 far as Is known, from that pro-
posed by c. c. Tinker, head of the
Construction Company of North Ameri-
ca, with headquarters at San Fran
cisco. In that none of these agreed to
function under the provisions OF the
federal water power act
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
BOY SPECULATOR ADMITS
SHORTAGE OF MILLIONS
Funds Of Thousands Of Chicago Fam.
lilies Declared Lost In
Operations

Chicago J. Bischoff, TAX
en- into custody after involuntary pro-
ceedings in bankruptcy had been in
stituted against him by creditors, has
admitted that he owes about S4,5O0,OOO
representing the savings of 5000 Chi
cagoans. mostly foreigners. Less than
N,0OO,OOO worth of oil and gas stock
of doubtful value is available to meet
the obligations.
The Central Trust company was ap-
pointed receiver for Bischoff. Felix
Streyckmans. attorney for the credit
ors. said he believed Bischoff's lablll-
ties would run near $7,OOO,OO0.
Bischoff told federal officials that
he had been in trouble since last No
vember and lost much of his money
In several oil deals in which he said he
was double-crossed.
Bischoff, by paying large returns on
money borrowed in a few particular in
stances, gained reputation as finan-
eial wizard among the people with
whom he dealt. Profits of 10 per cent
on short term loans were said to be
common and Bischoff is said to have
paid as high as 100 per cent interest.
Bischoff's attorney maintains that
the 25-year-old wizard of hubby creek"
has violated no law In his dealings,
despite the shortage of millions. Bis
choff gave promissory notes for the
money invested with him. the attorney
said. adding "a man can't he imprison-
ed for non-payment of promissory
notes II he hasn't the money"
Creditors may realize 10 cents on the
dollar the attorney said.
While Bischoff was explaining TO
Judge Kenesaw lands what had he
come OF approximately S7.00O.OO0 in
trusted to him, several hundred per-
sons stormed his office. searching for
the man whom they declared had
brought them financial ruin. Extra
police were called to control the crowd.
which shouted threats against the %
year-old broker, and Ii was only when
assured that Bischoff was behind jail
bars that il dispersed.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Plus XI IS CROWNED
HEAD OF CATHOLICS
Ceremony Takes Place Amidst
Cheers of Vast Assem-
blage al Rome

Rome.-PIs 81 was crowned pope
scenes Of ponp and enthusiasm and In
the presence of princes and dignitaries
Of the church. the diplomatic repre-
sentatlves Of foreign countries, mem
bers of the Roman aristocraey and a
vast assemblage filling the great struc-
ture 10 the very doors.
The ancient customs were carried
out with impressive ceremonies and
The newly elected pontiff now occu-
pies the throne of the first pope re.
ported crowned, Leo III, who reigned
from 795 10 SIG.
Plus NJ again blessed the crowds
from the outer balcony of st. Peters.
this time nearly 100000 people cheer
ing long live the pope" and waving
handkerchiefs. 1t had been officially
announced that lowing to the cold
weather. the pope would not bless
the crowds from the outer balcony but
such was the insistence and warmth Of
the cheers that the pontiff finally de-
'hhNh hI AuSt thC tdii VI hiS
children.
Sixty thousand persons gathered
within the edifice, rising spontaneous
ly, had cheered the holy father as Car
dinal Lega placed upon the pope's
head the tiara. emblem of supreme
sovereignty. Old Romans, who had
witnessed the coronation OF several
popes, say that the enthusiastic recep-
tion accorded the present pope has
never been equalled in their memory.
Good will. sincerity and hope We're
the dominant emotions prevailing in
Rome as the new spiritual leader was
receiving the triple crown with the
magnificent ceremony Of the Roman
Catholic church. but with a tinge of
the matter of fact and business-like
manner, obtaining in the world today.
Silver bugles of the Sixteenth century
announced the coronation, and the red
robes Of the aged cardinals. minglinG
with the uniform of the Swiss guard,
recalled the middle ages. but the crush
of spectators at the heavy bronze
gates of a formerly forbidding vatican,
revealed that something was changed
In Rome
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
"uncle Joe" Cannon to Retire

Washington.-"Uncle Joe" Cannon,
oldest member of the house. announced
he would not be candidate for re
election as representative from the
Eighteenth Illinois district.
The former speaker announced his
intention TO retire from politics in an
ll-word statement. which read:
81 am not candidate for election to
the Sixty-eighth congress.
The Illinois representative. one OF
the most picturesque and widely known
figures in congress. will be Sc years
old next May .. He is serving his
twenty-third term.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Chimes Tong War Opens

San Francisco.-ChineSe tongmen
throughout the west are reported un-
der cover or ON their guard as the re-
suit Of an apparent outbreak of q tong
war. when two Chinese were killed
and third wounded in Seattle. one
slain in Butte, Mont. aud one shot
probably fatally AT San Jose. Cal.
In every instance the shootings were
carried out in characteristic tong war
fashion. In Butte and Seattle the Chi
nese. said to have belonged to tongs,
were shot down on the street with
deadly accuracy.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
ceur, A. the Hague Open

The Hague. The permanent court ot
International justice was opened here
with fitting ceremonies, Queen VII,
helnina and her eonsort. Prince Hen
ry. honored the occasion with their
presence. and the Peace palace where
the scene was laid, Was crowded with
the representatives Of many nations,
None Of the council 81 the league of
nations was able tn attend, except nr
CASTOR pa Cunha Of Brazil. who was
present as the chairman OF the league.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Baby Sees Parents Killed

Waco. Texas.--A dragnet by county
and city officers around Concord, a vii.
lage near here, where W. III. Barker,
merchant. and his wife were slain and
Homer Turk. 13-year-old son of a
nelghbor, dangerously wounded, has re
suited in the arrest of nine negroes
Two of them correspond TO descrip
tions given by Barker's 4-year-old
daughter. an eye witness TO the trag.
edy.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
BELFAST DISORDERS susslog

Relfast-only three shots We're fired
In Belfast Saturday and no disorders
were reported on the border, The Of
fetal view Is that the situation geuer-
ally has improved. All the kidnapped
civilians have been released. hut a
score ot specials are still detained
There are said to be 20.0o0 we'll
armed specials on the northern side of
the border and an uncertain number
OF Republican soldiers on the southern
side with British troops at Newry and
at Enniskillen and elsewhere.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
ARGENTINA BUYS 70

Buenos Aires.-The minn
rine has bought IS auxlllat' !
Hugo SHINES. German fihas
average price of 2,cow]
marks. Ten of the vesse's
tons each and the Others =
They will be used in the y
lighthouse, river and coss' q
vices.
The miuistry's announe
Gated that Shines offer W
vantageous than those n'
eral British concerns.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
ERIN THREATEN
BY CIVIL 0UTB
COLLINS WARNING =.
AGAINST covERNn.
INCREASES TENsIo'
BRITISH EVACUATION l
Dispatches State That cons;,
Frontier is Not Far Remo,..
State Of War; Release 4
naped Unionists Dem,..

London Michael Collins,
disclosure of an alleged !,
plot to overthrow the proyis;.
ernment, the sudden and mn.
suspension of the British
evacuation and the dangerou.
between north and south Il,
bined to produce a serioux
in Ireland.
The outcome no one here ",
forecast more definitely than
ulating on the dreaded nos
but dispatches show the N,
the frontier is not far relno
a state Of war. Indeed. the
Of civil war is being seriously
in Belfast and elsewhere in 4
The dispatches sent by BeIf,
spondents of the London ~
represent the temper of the N
as being such that unless
naped uni0nists are speedih
there certainly will follow 4
sion which may lead to war
Concerning the supposed Did
the provisional government M
known here beyond what M
revealed in his cable .corres
with Thomas Lyons, secretan|
American association for re
of the Irish republic, and the
correspondents are not writin,
matter.
1t is obvious that from Mr.
statement to the reporters ID
that he strongly dissents d
British action in holding up I'D
alton, and will insist that Il
tract shall be carried through
reports were that he was golng
don to seek an explanation.
Dispatches from Belfast Il
Ulster men still skeptical Of 3
ity of Collins and Griffith 4
cure the release of the kidnapt
lists. They regard the Free
in a state of anarchy. Neverth4
British government has pron!
increase the troops in Ulster
battalions. bringing the totd
and to send more If necessai
mier Craig, Of Ulster. is said
suggested to the British gov
the desirability of posting b
the southern side of the bon
this was refused.
All available northern poliG
ing moved to the frontier
quiet areas, according to b
Mails Belfast correspondent,
boundary soon will be lined
600 armed men.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Legion Head Awarded French cro..

indianapolis. - Hanford MacNlder,
national commander of the American
legion has the cross of commander Of
the Legion OF Honor conferred upon
him by the French government. he has
been Informed In cablegram from
Marshal Foch. The insignia will be
awarded through the French embassy.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Dakota Facing Feed shor,aas

Fargo, o,~-Forgy per cent of the cattle
Ia the drouih stricken counties of the
southwestern part Of North Dakota.
viii die before spring II feed relief is
not secured. according To advtccs 10
the state agricultural college here.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Britain to Give Austria Aid

Paris.-A Vienna official statement,
according to dispatch TO the Havas
agency, says that the British minister
has informed Austria that Great Brit.
ain will grant an advance credit OF
q. .000, 900 pounds sterling.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Red cro.. Director ryphu. Victim

Warsaw.---Dr. ], II, voor, assistant
director of the American Red Cross
commission In Poland, died here Of
typhus contracted during an inspec-
tion of refugee camps AT Daranow.
lie was 80 years of age. His home
was ut Louisville, Ky. lie Is the first
member Of the commission to die IN
Poland
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Chicago Slayer Denied clemeney

Springfield. lll.-Executive clemency
has been denied Harvey Church. Chi
eago murderer 81 two automobile sales.
men. by Governor Small. The govern.
ar denied his plea for communication of
sentence to- life Imprisonment. upon
recommendation of the state division
of phrdons and paroles.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Es,rad,sion warrsn. Issued

Sacramento.~A warrant for the ex-
tradition of John J. Hastings. former
banker of Fargo. y. H.. and one time
secretary of the Nonpartisan league of
North Dakota, who Is charged with
~.resr-,s"ent. has 5Scn ,ssueh NJ the
office of Governor stephens.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Hughes on Vacation

Washington.-Secretary Hughes has
sailed from New York TO Bermuda
where he will visit a daughter and In.
cidentally recuperate from the strenu.
Gus work Of the arms conference.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
WIN Travel Many Mile.

New York.--The National league
baseball clubs, In filling their 1922
schedule assignments. will travel S9.-
b25 miles. The maximum number of
miles for any club Is 1874. which falls
% Pittsburg.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Vets Hospital Bill Approved

Observation-Disclosures Harding has
given his approval TO bin authoriz-
ing an appropriation of $16.oO0. 600 for
constitution of additional hospitals for
war veterans
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Grand Jurie. Indie, Twelve

New York.---TNo grand Juries have
returned indictments ara'"~' :" I'M
named persons IN connection with the
Investigation of bueketing orders by
brokerage firms In the wall street dis
triet
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-24
Army Transport csntisny

New York.-The United s'',
transport Cantigny has arr.
Antwerp with 1886 troops
area of occupation in Gerfnaa,l
bodies of go war heroes DIV
from cemeteries In France "