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Evening star., 1923-11-04
TRIO IN SOFIA BEAT UP
JUGOSLAVIAN ATTACHE
Attack in Office Leaves Krastitct
in Serious Condition and
Orderly Hurt.

By the Associated Press.
SOFIA, November 3.-Col. Krastitch,
the Jugoslav military attache here,
was savagely attacked last night by
three armed men in his office. The
colonel was badly injured on the
head.
The trio. gained admittance on a
pretext Of handing over an important
document. Col. Krastitch's orderly,
being suspicious, asked to be allowed
to take In the letter. He was stabbed
in the chest.
The attache. hearing shouts. ran to
the scene, and the men fired at him.
but missed. They then beat him with
their rovolvers and disappeared.
TIE attack was followed by a round
up of many suspects in Sofia, who. it
is believed. were seeking to create
complications with neighboring states.
Minister Of the Interior Rouseff called
on Col. Krastitch today ana expressed
the indignation Of the government At
the attack -
Evening star., 1923-11-04
CROWN PRINCE AND AIDE
REPORTED ILL WITH FLU
Statement Believed Hoax, However,
to Cover Date of Return
to Germany.

By the Associated Press.
DOORN. Holland, November 3-The
former German crown prince. Fred
srick William, and his faithful aide,
Maj. Won Muldner, are still at Wei
ringen, according to the latest in
formation reaching. Doom. Both are
reported to be abed with Influenza.
A dispatch to the Amsterdam news
paper De TELEGRAPH quotes Maj. Won
Muldner as declaring that all reports
about the former crown prince going
to his estate in Upper Silesia are
wholly without foundation. In some
quarters here. however, belief is ex-
pressed that this denial and the re-
ported illness OF the pair are ~ the
nature Of false scents in an endeavor
to keep the date OF the departure for
Germany from the newspapermen.
Evening star., 1923-11-04
Only British Isles, Not Dominions,
Affected by Quota Exhaustion.

British subjects arriving In the
United States yesterday on the
Leviathan, numbering 1858. probably
cannot be admitted to the United
States and may have to be deported
as immigrants inadmissable under the
quota immigration law. The Shipping
Board was notified of the fact yes
terday by Commissioner General of
Immigatio1f Husband.
Authorities at Ellis Island will be
notified Of the situation. but the i'm
migrants will be allowed to land and
undergo examination and the final
decision as to their admissibility will
not be made until reports from all
the immigration stations have been
assembled. On the first examination
of figures yesterday. however, Mr..
Husband found that the British quota,
which Is slightly over $4,000 per year,
was practically exhausted.
Only the British Isles are affected
<1-E
Evening star., 1923-11-04
Russians Backing
Bauarian sReuolt,'
Belief Of Paris

BY Cable to The Star and the New York
Tribune. Copyright. 1923.
PARIS. November 3.-The French
general staff is watching military
events in Germany with a certain
anxiety.
1t Is believed here that the Bav-
arfan forces, now reported to
number 10000 under capable lead
ers. have received cannon, NUM-
tions. airplanes and possibly toxic
gases from Russia
If they actually reach Berlin to
enforce compliance with their re-
ported ultimatum for the estab-
lishment of a government for all
Germany which shall be modelled
after Bavaria's, France will pro-
ceed to act.
This much Is regarded as GER
tain here tonight.
Evening star., 1923-11-04
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SANTA BARBARA, Calf, Novem-
Der 3.-California's Santa Barbara"
men, who may have roamed the
Pacific coast $4,000 years ago. prob
ably succumbed as victims of the fry
ing pan and consequent indigestion.
Crude cooking utensils, unearthed
in the excavations now being made
here under the direction of the Smith
sonian Institution. show that Ameri-
cas- favorite gastronomic weapon was
in popular usage long before lunch
counter chefs first were charged with
making hurry-up short orders the
vogue.
Not only are there ungainly skill
lets, fashioned from rock. to show
that juicy mastodon stakes may have
tickled the .palates of .California's
primordial settlers, but there are
other evidences that the two pio-
neers of 25.Ooo Years ago iflked their
eats piping hot and with plenty OF
grease. The decayed condition Of
the teeth found in the two skeletons
Evening star., 1923-11-04
TWO HELD IN KIDNAPPING.
Minister and Son Arrested in Ar
kansas.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
FORT SMITH, Ark, November g.
A minister named Corey and his son
were arrested late today by Sheriff
Allen Of Scott county, upon a warrant
charging them with the kidnapping
Of little Pearl Turner, three-year-old
daughter of Lem Turner, noun
taineer. who has been missing for
more than two weeks.
The warrants were sworn out by
Chalmers Ferguson. mountaineer her
NIT. who claims to have seen the child
In the custody Of the minister and his
son.
Evening star., 1923-11-04
TR00PSARE RUSHED
TO STOP BAVAR|ANS
Ordered to Prevent Patsch.
lists Crossing Thuringian
Border at All Costs.
By Wireless to The Star and New York Tr
hupo CoDyr1ohx 1ooo

BY Wireless to The Star and New York Tri
bune,. Copyright. 1923.
BERLIN, November 3.-Strong con.
tingents of federal troops were rush
ed to the Bavarian-Thuringia
frontier tonight. with orders to pre-
vent the 'patschists," at all costs
from crossing the border between the
two states,
Fighting between the Hitler.
Erhardt monarchist forces and the
reich troops Is considered imminent.
This action came as the climax OF
a day, throughout which the Bavarian
situation has been constantly and
threateningly to the fore.
Evening star., 1923-11-04

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, November 81
Geraldine Farrar was forced to cancel
her scheduled concert here tonight be-
cause of a bad cold which took tura
for the worse today. The concert origi-
nally was to have been Thursday night,
but was postponed because Of the
singers indisposition.
Evening star., 1923-11-04
TUMULr AT GAME FATAL.

SYRACUSE, N. Y. November g.
Excitement at the Syracuse
vania State foot ball game today
proved too much for John Carr. forty
six, OF Canastota. He was stricken
with heart attack as the game
ended and died while being taken to
q hoUpital.
Evening star., 1923-11-04
GANDH|ST TRAILING
HALTED
Police Take Hindu From Ship
Just Before Lloyd
George Sails.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 3.-David
Lloyd George. war premier of Great
Britain, tonight was on his way home
in a fiower-filled suite on the Ma
jestic. confident that his plea for
linking the United States and the
British empire for world peace had
been well received on his extended
tour of Canada and the United States.
The stocky little Welshman sailed
at midday with a final word on the
reparations crisis. The effectiveness
of Anglo-American cooperation, he
repeated In the goIfing phraseology
of his last address at the Metro
poiitan Opera House last night, de-
pended upon whether America FOL
lowed through" the proposal of Sec
retary Hughes for an International
commission to settle the sums that
the defeated nations could and should
pay.
France. he was confident, would
need the advice of the United States
and Britain regarding German rep
arations.
Debt of France.
France would have been a vassal
country but for your country and
mine." he said, spiritedly.
Fears for the safety Of Mr. Lloyd
George at the hands Of Hindu dis
ciple of Gandhi. anti-British leader ir
India, prompted federal officials to
bar all visitors from the Majestic un-
til the former premier was in his
cabin with his family and bodyguard
The Gandhist was removed from
the vessel because of alleged irregu-
larities in his passports. He was
known TO have followed Lloyd George
at the outset of his tour Of this con-
tinent and to have been detained by
Canadian authorities, according to
federal officials.
Crowd mt Pier.
A crowd of several hundred was on
the pier to bid Mr. Lloyd George fare.
well. The police. who twice had
foiled attempts Of Irish republicans
in this city to insult the former
statesman, escorted him in consider
able numbers from his hotel. Mr.
Lloyd George sailed in complete ig-
norance OF the Hindu incident.
Lloyd George was sorry to leave
He had found America "hospitable,' y
its people "warm-hearted," his voice
broke little; his gratitude was al
most childlike.
Everywhere 1 went 1 was well
comed," he declared. ''That touched
me most of all. They were all glad
to see me-"
A delegation from the Suigrave In
stitution presented Mr.. Lloyd George
with an insignia carrying honorary
life membership. Another delegation
from the American Bible Society IRE.
sented him with 4 Welsh Bible. in.
forming him the society had its gene.
sis in Wales.
Evening star., 1923-11-04

brother to Hang, ,
III. S. Lets Italians
I'm Ahead of Time
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 3.-The
gates OF Ellis Island were opened
ahead of time under a special
dispensation today for two Ital-
ians who had travelled all the way
from their homeland to see their
brother before he is hanged in
Chicago.
The hanging is to take place
on Monday. immigration officials
said. Names OF the two men, nor
that of the brother who is to be
hanged, were not revealed.
Evening star., 1923-11-04
PLANS TO TAKE AK.
Matthes Says He Will Capture Es.
sen as Reply to Belgium.

BY the Associated Press.
COBLENZ, November 3.-Joseph
Matthes. the separatist leader, an
nounced today, in what he labeIle ed
an official communique. that 1t was
the intention Of the separatists to re-
occupy yIAtx-la-Chapeue. fG
"We are planning to retake Aix-la-
Chapelle." he said in his communi-
cation. "and within a few days our
troops will be marching into the Pal
atinate and other of our forces will
seize Essen. That Is our answer to
Belgium's action at Aix-la -Chapelle
in .disarming our soldiers and bring
ing about our retreat"
In a note addressed to the Belgian
high commissioner here Matthes pro-
tested against the Belgian orders
disarming his men. contending the
separatists were forced to take UP
arms because of the danger Of an at
tack by their enemies. chiefly the
communists and nationalist police
He says he notified the Belgian au-
thorities concerning his plans to cap
ture the Rathaus at AK and as there
were no objections went ahead to
carry out his program.
THE Belgians' action at Aix-la-
Chapelle," concluded the separatis,
leader. "is clearly an act against in
dependent Rhinelanders and material
ly aids the Berlin government"
The protest was sent to the SBrit.
ish and French commissioners also
but the British commissioner return
ed the copy still in the unopened
envelope.
Ak Thanks British.
By the Associated Press.
AIX-LA-CHAPELL November g.
The residents Of fAix-la-Chapelle are
celebrating their liberation from
separatist control with its attendant
riots. They sang British and German
patriotic songs before the British
consulate today as an express
sion of thankfulness to the
consul for his Intervention yesterday.
When the consul appeared in Rathaus
square he was hoisted on the shoul-
ders Of enthusiasts and carried
through the streets by singing crowds.
Evening star., 1923-11-04
ak Thanks British.
BAVARIA ULTIMATUM DEN1E
Stresemann Says Demand for Ma.
tiohalist Dictator Not Received.

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, November 3.-Oficial
denial was given In a government
statement issued tonight that the
Bavarian government had sent an
ultimatum to Chancellor Stresemann
demanding the creation of a nation
alist dictatorship and threatening
military measures in the event OF
noncompliance. /
Evening star., 1923-11-04
LIE. FARRAR CANCELS DATE

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''FrOns Press to Home
Within the Hour

The Star is delivered every evening and
Sunday morning to Washington homes
at 90 cents per month. Telephone Main
5000 and service will start Immediately.
Evening star., 1923-11-04

When the four kings of the nations
three e-year-olds went to the post
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increasing cloudiness, followed by
rain today; tomorrow rain, followed
by clearing weather.
Temperature for twenty-five hours
ended at 10 pm. last night-Highest,
55, at 2 pm. yesterday; lowest, 81,
at 6 am. yesterday.
Full report on page z.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06
PEOPLES MoRTUARY
Funeral Notices

CURTIS-Mr. Edward j., departed
this life Sept. %. Services were held
Sunday, Sept. Both, from the Central
Baptist Church under the auspices of
Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 1, F. x
A. NJ. Rev. Allen officiated. Inter
ment at Fairmount.
HOPKINS-Mrs. Ruth, the beloved
wife of Mr.. Samuel Hopkins, departed
this life Sunday, Sept. 30th, at 2610
Marion Street. Remains were shipped
Thursday, to Leland, Mississippi, ac-
companied by her husband and sister.
Rev. ]. Perkins officiated before de-
parting.
RICE-Mr. Sellie, departed this life
Oct. 3rd, at his late residence, 2414
Clarkson Street. His brother will
come to Denver from Detroit, Michi-
gan, to make funeral arrangements.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

who likes to work with boys should
enroll in this club.
The Sunday afternoon meetings for
the fall will open on Sunday afternoon,
Oct IA, at Shorter Church. The meet
ings for the remaining Sundays of the
month will also be held there, and will
then be passed on to another church.
All men are requested to get them
selves in readiness to attend that meet
ing so as to give inspiration to the
movement.
A letter just received from the office
of the International Committee OF New
York City announces the retirement
from the service of Senior Secretary
J. L. Moorland. Mr.. Channy H. To
bias, for twelve years on the Interna-
tional staff has been appointed to sue
ceed Mr.. Moorland. Denver wishes for
Mr.. Tobias the same degree Of sue
cess that attended the labors of his
predecessor.
Our honor roll for this week is as
follows: w. A. Brown, Robt. Buie,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Dancy.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06
MAYOR STAPLETON ADDRESSES
coLoRED CIVIC ASSOCIATION

A heavy downpour of rain Wednes-
day night kept many away from the
regular monthly meeting of the Den
yer Colored Civic Association, but a
goodly-sized crowd was out to hear the
address of Mayor B. F. Stapleton. 1t
was the first time that the city's eX-
ecutive head had appeared before the
association and his address was of a
high order, clean cut and business-like
in every way. The mayor spoke along
the same lines that has marked his re
cent addresses before the Civic and
Commercial Association, the Kiwanis
and Lions clubs, as wei las other civic
bodies. He took his hearers readily in
to his confidence and unfolded the ad-
ministration's program for the next
four years in an able and pleasing
manner.
The meeting was great success in
the point of enthusiasm at least.
Capt Thos. Campbell presided.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06
sELF-IMPRovEMENT CLUB OPENS
FALL WORK

The Self-Improvement and Social
Club held its first meeting since the
end of the summer vacation last Mon
day afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
Clarence Holmes, Sr., 2139 Curtis
street. The adoption of program for
the year and the annual election of of
ficers featured the meeting. Officers
were elected as follows: Mrs. Mary
Holmes, president Mrs. Robin Gilmer,
first vice president; Mrs. Grace Rahm-
ing, second vice president; Mrs. Edna
Cantey, secretary; Mrs. Sarah Aber-
nathy, assistant secretary, and Mrs.
Virginia Cash, treasurer.
The following were elected as chair
men of various committees:
Charities-Mary Gross.
Ways and Means-Lulu Muse.
Auditing-Grace Rahming.
Program-FairfaX Holmes.
Advisory-AIinnie Rahming.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06
Y. M. c. A. NOTES

After the dull period caused by the
gaiety and pleasure of summer, our
subscribers are beginning to pay up
their pledges to the new building fund,
and the committee of management is
anticipating a great revival along that
line for this month. The fact, too,
that the board of directors is planning
to begin work on the new building
within a short time should induce ev-
cry one to look after his subscriptions
at once. The work of excavation is
soon to begin, and that will be follow
ed up Immediately by the builders Ev-
cry paid subscription that comes in
hastens, therefore, the beginning of
the work. The only possible thing that
one can do by delaying his payment is
the holding up of the completion of
the building.
Mr.. w. q. Parks is busily engaged in
rounding up the Hi-Y and Employed
Boys groups; also progress is being
made in getting together a group Of
young men for leaders of boy clubs.
This group meets for the present on
Wednesday evenings at headquarters,
1902 Welton street. Every young man
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06
DIR. 3. /. THURsToN, M. D., HERE
Distinguished "Meharryite'' Visits
Denver for a Few Days

DIR. B. L. Thurston, graduate of
Meharry Medical College in the class
of 1923, was in the city recently en-
route for Chicago, Omaha, Cleveland,
Detroit and other points in the East.
DR.. Thurston was a teacher for sever
al years in some of the best schools of
the South before studying for medi-
cine. DIR. Thurston is a product of
some of the leading schools of the
Southland; being a graduate of Lane
College, Jackson, Tennessee, where he
made an enviable record. His prepara-
tory work was done in Miles Memorial
College, Birmingham, Alabama, and he
took a post-course at the University Of
Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06
Cheyenne, WyO.,
News

Mrs. Mary Broccoman rs III at Me-
mortal hospital.
Mr.. E. d. Woodard, who has been
confined to his bed by illness, is now
able to sit up and walk about his home
at GIG West Eighteenth street.
Mr.. George Black, 91S West Eigh-
teenth street, who has been i'll during
the past four months, is wonderfully
improved.
Mrs. James Randle entertained at a
tea in honor of Mrs. S. S. Fairly.
Twelve of our fairest matrons attend
ed this social function. Out-of-town
guest was Mrs. Harriet Owens of Kan
sas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Saunders have
returned from n vacation at Elk Noun
tain.
Mr.. ]. II. Moss went to Colorado
Springs to visit Mrs. Moss.
The Excelsior Club was entertained
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Horn, 620 West Tenth street. Routine
business was featured and plans were
outlined for the dinner and ceremonial
which will mark the completion of the
basement of the new church edifice.
The leading talent of Cheyenne will
take part on the program. Mrs. VIM.
BIrney is president of this club. Mrs.
Birney and past presidents of the Ex-
celsior Club have had successful ad-
ministrations socially and financially.
The Excelsior Club Is an auxiliary Of
the Second Baptist Church. Every
auxiliary of the church is working in
unity.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

TIE opening social event of the sea-
son was the Reception given last week,
Thursday afternoon, by Mr.. and Mrs.
BENJAMIN Curtis of 2521 Clarkson
Street in honor of Mrs. Myrtle Wadley,
their sister of Kansas City, Mo. Fifty
eight ladies' greeted the honor guest in
this beautiful home that was regaled
in Autumn decorations, which were in
uniformity with the dainty refresh
ments served. Vocal and instrumental
music was furnished by leading musi-
clans of the city, the same lending eX-
traordinary enjoyment to the event.
Assisting Mrs. Curtis were Misses
Myra Glenn, Arula Cole, Mesdames 0.
w. Glenn and R. L. Sloan. Mrs. Wad-
ley expressed herself very much de-
lighted with Denver's hospitality and
our Rocky Mountain scenery and was
specially grateful to her sister ana
brother for their entertainment as
their house guest for the period OF
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06
RECOGNITION SERVICE

The regular Recognition Service"
of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch, Young
Women's Christian Association, will be
held at the Peoples Presbyterian
Church, Sunday, Oct. 7th, at 4 o'clock.
At this service all those who entered
in the recent membership drive will be
formally accepted into the Young
Women's Christian Association. You
and your friends are invited to be
present.
MRS. FLORENCE D. COOPER,
Chairman Vespers.
MRS. GEORGIA B. CONTEE,
Chairman Membership.
FAIRFAX b. HOLMES,
Executive Secretary.
New members please wear white if
possible.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06
CARD OF THANKS

wish to extend to the many friends
and Rocky Mountain Lodge, No. 1, F.
and A. NJ, for their kind sympathy
during the illness and death of my low
ing husband, Mr.. Edward J. Curtis, and
for the beautiful fluowers. l wish to
extend special thanks to Mr.. and Mrs.
D. L. Miller and family, also the Peo-
pies Mortuary for their faithful SER
vices.
MRS. MABEL CURTIS. (Wife)
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

Misses Marcella Parsons, Hickman,
Jenkins and Myra Glenn left this week
to continue their studies at Colorado
Teachers College at Greeley. With
their usual determination to succeed,
our girls are hopeful of representing
us successfully in the educational
world.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

Rev. Coyden H. Uggams of the
Peoples Presbyterian Church left last
Thursday for the Annual Synod Meet
ing of the Presbytery being held at
Fort Collins, Colo. He will return to
his pulpit tomorrow.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06
SHORTER CHAPEL NOTES

The minister will occupy the pulpit
at both services Sunday at Shorter
Chapel. The morning subject will be-
"Safe or Saving, which," followed by
the Holy Communion. The evening
subject at z 80 p. m, will be, What
Jesus Saw From the Cross" Com
munion continued. Special music at
both services. Strangers made well
come.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

Mr.. Hugh Wadley was the guest of
honor at an entertainment last Friday
evening at 2521 Clarkson Street, in
which Mr.. Benjamin Curtis was host.
Quite number of ladies and gentle
men also participated in the evenings
enjoyment, which consisted in games,
music and refreshments.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

Mr.. C. A. Bailey, an employee of the
Denver and Rio Grande Western II. r..
Co., will leave Sunday for an extens-
i've visit in Jacksonville, Fla, and
brother in Georgia, he has not seen for
forty eyars.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06
THE DOUGLAS UNDERTAKING CO
Funeral Notices

WILBURN-A. Lonnie, late of Mem
phis, Tenn, passed away at local
hospital, October 1, 1923. Remains
forwarded to Memphis for burial.
Memphis papers will please copy.
Remember our services arc of the
velvet kind.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

Sir Knight H. B. Fox, Colorado
Springs, Grand Keeper of Records and
Seal Grand Lodge X. of p, of Colo
RADIO and Jurisdiction, spent few days
in the city mingling with friends and
Brother Sir Knights.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter of Chi
cago stopped over in Denver for few
days this week en- route to California.
They were the guests of Mrs. Sallie
Bailey, 1861 Pennsylvania street while
in the city.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

, five weeks. She departed last Satur
day for her home in Missouri.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

Mr.. Roy Groomer, well known auto
repair man and painter, is having
erected a spacious building in the 2100
block on Washington street, where he
can the better take care of his rapidly
increasing trade.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

. Atty. Thomas Campbell, who has
been connected with the Clerks office
of the District Court for the past five
years, rendered his resignation on
Sept. 18th to take effect October list.
Atty. Campbell will devote all of his
time henceforward to the practice of
law, having established very respect
able civil clientage in the last few
years. He will be glad to see his
clients at all times at his offices, 1927
Stout Street, Rooms 3 and 4.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

Mr.. John W. LEVEL, one of our most
progressive and dependable citizens, is
enjoying n well-earned vacation from
his duties at the United States Ma
tional Bank.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

Rev. and Mrs. Il. I. Martin of Chi
cago were the house guests of Mrs.
Dollie Hamilton the first of the week.
Mrs. Martin was school-mate of Mrs.
Lulu Muse.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-06

Neatly furnished and comfortable
room for single man; with board If de-
sired. Within one block of car line.
Mrs. Maud Dixon, 3o63 WeIton St.