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Evening star., 1923-07-24
REPORTED CAPTURE
OF V|LLASLAYERS.
Three Suspected as Members
of Assassins' Band Caught
in Chihuahua.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, July 24.-Gen. Eu-
genio Martinez, military commander
In the State Of chihuahua, announces
the capture by his troops Of three
men suspected OF having participated
In the recent assassination OF Gen.
Francisco Villa. Gen. Mariners re-
port added that four additional flying
columns of cavalry had been dispatch
ed in pursuit Of the assassins.
Trouble Over Estate.
Trouble is feared at Canutillo, and
federal troops in nearby garrisons
have been instructed to hold them
selves In readiness to act in conse-
quence Of threats Of revolt by hun
dreds of Villas followers because of
an attempt by Mrs. Berta Villa to OBJ
tain possession Of the immense ha-
cienda owned by villa.
Through her attorney, Jose Mar
tfnez Baca, Mrs. Berta Villa, who has
been living on the ranch of the late
rebel chieftain at Canutillo. has filed
suit in Parral seeking to obtain the
hacienda on behalf of herself and
three children.
Villas followers. who have been
cultivating the lands at Canutillo,
cording to press reports from Parral.
to retain their holdings, by force IL
necessary.
villa Claimed Armed Force.
Villa stated a year ago that he had
1900 armed followers at Canutllto
or within close call. Federal troops
have not yet arrived in Canutillo. but
are. known to be nearby. Reports that
a clash has occurred between them
and Eillistas are without oonflrma-
ton.
Nothing has been heard with regard
tovilla's hacienda from his brother,
Hipolito, or Luiz Carral Villa, gen.
orally regarded as Villas wife, who
is reported to be in Chihuahua
Evening star., 1923-07-24
Officers Nominated.

FraaH NJ Stephen of Riverdale.
actings for the chairman of the NOM
mating committee, Charles W. Clagett
Of Hyafsville, submitted the follow
ing list as officers of the organiza-
ton for the ensuing year: Mayor J.
Frank Rushe of Hyattsville, presi-
dent; sGordon Z. Ferguson Of De-
Catur Heights. first vice president; !;
Wtlliahl B. Morgan, Piscataway dis
Evening star., 1923-07-24
HELD ON GIRLS CHARGE.

Curtis CLANCY. twenty years old,
charged with nistreating Miss Mar
garet Woodbury., fifteen years old, re-
siding with her parents at 1247 35th
street northwest, had a preliminary
hearing in the United States branch
of Police Court today before Judge
Mcmahon and was held for the action
of the grand jury. The bond was fixed
at $4,000.
met CLANCY at the tidal basin bath
ing beach in June and that Clancy
induced her to live with him as his
wife; that he took her to the home of
Samuel r. Smith at 1884 Sth street,
where he represented her as his wife.
CLANCY denies the charge.
Evening star., 1923-07-24
Lamp to Warn
Firen1en of Peril
Ordered by DC.

A safety lamp that win warn
f1remen by going out when there
is not enough air in a burning
building to sustain human life was
adopted by the commissioners to-
day.. .- za. ~
The flame of the lamp Is so COM
pletely enclosed and protected that
II Will not cause an. explosion
should there be combustible gases
in the building.
AS the volume of air diminishes
the flame becomes lower In the
lamp, and when 1t goes out, en-
tirely, II Is signal for the fire.
fighters to leave the structure.
The city fathers purchased thir-
ty-f1ve of .the lamps. practically
one for each, company.
At the same time an order was
placed for 1876 gas masks to be
worn by firemen in entering burn
ing buildings.
Evening star., 1923-07-24
WIFE GONE TO COUNTRY, EXCUSE
STIRS SYMPATHY OF COURT

remarkable aIibi was offered in
which the defendant excused himself
for being drunk because he drank
some corn on Saturday and il made
him drunk on Monday. a veteran
who has been in the court often ex-
planned his drunk by saying My boss
had the cramps and l drank too
much" Had his teeth puIled-an old
one-was offered again. Did not
know it had a kick, is another old
one. Took drink because he was
sick: drank TO drown his troubles:
missed his train; was glad he got out
of Jail; his best girl turned him down;
some one killed his dog; lost his Job,
and other like excuses
Evening star., 1923-07-24
New VALVES Rule
Only A asking Mail
Men to Be Tidy

Just so a letter carrier wears a
shirt that Is whole and tidy and
preferably light gray or white, he
can wear. any sort Of shirt he
wants in hot weather, according
to an order issued today by Post
master General New.
lf Tor any good reason a carrier
has not provided himself with the
regulation gray shirt or blouse of
light gray material specified in
the postal laws and regulations,
or If the heat at any time is so
intense that even this In your
Judgment should be dispensed
Wiun temporarily postmasters are
told. they are to permit carriers
to leave off the regulation shirt,
wearing just shirt and belt,
provided. however, that the shirt
should be whole and tidy and
preferably light gray or white"
Evening star., 1923-07-24
CAPITOL OFFICER BROWNS

According to telegraphic communi-
cations received here by the Associat-
ed Press today. Otto J. Greiter, thirty,
a member of the Capitol police force,
was drowned at Big Fish Lake, Mimi,
yesterday
Greiter had been on the Capitol po-
lice force for three years and was as
signed TO the night force at the House
office building. He is a native of Min
nesota, and received his appointment
on the force at the Capitol through
the efforts of Representative Knut-
son of Minnesota. He was single
man and left no relatives In Washing
ton,
Evening star., 1923-07-24
LOSES GEMS AT STATION.

A wedding ring and a layalliere set
with three diamonds and three rhine
stones We're in d jewel box that disap-
peared from the ladies' waiting room
at Union station this morning. Eta
Weaver. 637 A street northeast, told the
police she left the box in the waiting
room, returning shortly afterward
and finding il had been taken. She
valued the two articles at 500.
Evening star., 1923-07-24
VICTIM OF sEAPLANE CRASH.

NEWPORT. r. J.. July 24.-H. Cary
Morgan of New York, who was in
iured when the seaplane Fieetwing
overturned in making a landing here
last Friday. died at a hospital here
today. on Sunday. 1t was found nee
essary to amputate Mr.. Morgan's In
jured leg, and he did not rally from
the operation.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
BRITAIN WILL BACK
LEAGUE TO LIMIT IN
|TA[0-CREEK CRISIS
Lord Robert Cecil at Geneva,
Is Instructed to Support
1t UnreservedIy.
CURZ0N LEAVES ENTIRE.
MATTER TO THAT BODY
Rome and Athens Busy Proclaim
ing Their Stands to World
Powers.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDO,r. September 3. Great
Britain will go to the limit in sup
porting the covenant of the league of
nations in the Greco-Italian imbrog-
lilo, 1T was stated today in authori-
tative quarters. Lord Robert Cecil
has been instructed at Geneva to sup
port the covenant unreservedly, and
the British hopes are centered on his
ability and experience in league af-
fairs.
The British attitude, which has been
strengthened with the return Of
Foreign Secretary Marquis Curzon to
London, is to leave the entire ques-
t!on to the league until that body
finally disposes of 1t. Abstention
meanwhile by the individual mem
bers of the league from all semi
official expressions. suggestions and
recommendation as to what should
be done Is also favored.
Should the league fail to settle the
difficulty, 1t is held. it will then be
time for discussion of some other
form of action.
Reuters today says it understands
the Italian government has instruct
ed it's representative on the league. OF
nations to abstain from further dis
Premier Mussolini's reported de-
fiance of the authority of the league
of nations to attempt settlement OF
the Greco-Italian conflict is strongly
criticised by several London news
papers.
The Times says that for no con-
sideration can the league permit its
jurisdiction to be thwarted in this
case, adding that nowhere outside of
Italy is the premiers action counte-
nanced
Might is right in Europe again"
reads the caption over the article In
the Daily Express, which advocates
the complete withdrawal of Great
Britain from the turmoil of the con-
tinent.
The Daily Chronicle believes that
had the leagues included the United
States there could be no question of
Italy flouting 1t.
The Daily News and the Morning
Post are confident that open war will
be avoided. The Daily Mail. Mus
solini supporter. holds Greece en-
tirely to blame.
The Daily Telegraph urges the
powers to join together to prevent
war.
LEAGUE ASSEMBLY OPENS.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
FLYER VISITS TOXIC.
Observations From High Up Reveal
Terrible Destruction.

By the Associated Press
OSAKA, September 3.-Lieut. Ishida,
who flew over Toxic and the stricken
district in an airplane yesterday. has
reported to the commander of the
Nagoya division that the Imperial
Palace was only partially damaged.
Toxic itself is devastated with the
exception Of Ushigome ward, part of
Koishigawa ward, practically the
whole of Yetsuya ward and the north
side of Asyamaderi.
Nearly all the concrete and brick
buildings collapsed. Fukagara ward
was flooded by the tidal wave.
The airman said 1t was difficult to
ny over the capital at a height suit
able for observation purposes be-
co4se of the intensity of the flames
aDd the suffocating smoke.
Hungry People Seek Fish.
The imperial palace has been
thrown open for refugees. Nothing
is known as to the safety of the for
eign diplomatic representatives and
there is no news concerning the many
foreign residents.
The latest estimate of casualties In
Yokohama alone exceeds 100000.
The terrible plight of the popula-
ton In Toxic and Yokohama Is
graphically depicted in various news
paper dispatches received here. So
acute has the food shortage become
in the capital that the hungry people
CONTINUED on Page Z. Column 3D.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
COLD FORCES AMERICAN
TO QUIT CHANNEL SWIM
Walker Forced to Leave Water
When 8 1-2 Miles Off Dover
Coast-Perks Also Fails.

BY the Associated Press.
DOVER. England. September g.
Carbis Walker of Cleveland failed
today in his attempt to swim the
nglish channel.
Walker was three and one-half
miles off the Dover coast at 2:45
p. M, when he was forced to admit
that he had been beaten by the cold
He said he would not try again this
year.
Frank Perks of Birmingham, Eng
land. who entered the water at 8
o'clock last night in an attempt to
swim the channel, was attacked by
a cramp today and gave up. In
eleven hours of swimming he had
covered eighteen miles.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
OUTBREAK AGAINST ITALY.
Greeks Stage Demonstration After
Services for Corfu Victims.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ATHENS, September 3.-A violent
demonstration against Italy took place
today after solemn funeral services
had been held in the Catholic cathe-
draI for the victims Of the Corfu bonn
bardment.
Signor Montagna. the<ftalian minis
ter, on behalf of the Italian govern
nent yesterday afternoon informed
Foreign Minister Alexandria that
italy will refuse to recognize the de-
cision of the league of nations in the
present controversy between Italy
and Greece.
The islands of Cephalonia and Sa-
mos have been occupied by the Ital-
ians, according to unconfirmed re-
ports in circulation here.
Greece has addressed an energetic
protest to the allies against the bonn
bardment by the Italians of Corfu
and the resultant killing of refugees.
Reports that the Greek cabinet had
resigned are unfounded. Former Pre-
CONTINUED on Page 8, Column ~
Evening star., 1923-09-03
VESSEL HITS REEF;
800 ARE RESCUED
Steamer, Bound From Bath
to Boston, Has Two Holes
Punched in Hull.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BATH. Me-. September 3.-Three
hundred passengers were taken in
boats from the stranded steamer City
Of Rockland early today to Dix Island
and given shelter in cottages on the
island while awaiting the arrival of
another steamer to take them back
to Bath. where they planned to re-
sumo their journey to Boston by
train.
The steamer had two holes punched
in her hull by a reef near the island
on which she struck
The steamer, bound from Bath for
Boston with a passenger list made up
largely of persons who had been
spending a vacation in Maine, hit
the reef off the mouth of the Ken
nebec river during a heavy fog. It
was thought best as matter of
precaution to remove the passengers.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
A. B. DUKE DROWNED
WHEN BOAT UPSETS
Son of Tobacco Manufac-
turer Was Going to Yacht
With Party of Friends.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
GREENWICH. Conn, September d
Angler B. Duke. son Of Benjamin
Duke. tobacco manufacturer, was
drowned here today when a small
boat upset.
Mr.. Duke, whose home was in New
York city. with two men and three
women, reached the Indian Harbor
Yacht Club float in an automobile
about 2.30 am, to be taken in row.
boat to Mr.. Dukes yacht, the Althea,
which was anchored in the harbor.
The last to step into the boat upset
it, throwing the occupants into the
water. All but Duke succeeded in
climbing onto the float. He apparently
Evening star., 1923-09-03
LEAGUE ASSEMBLY OPENS.
Delegates Await Submission o.
Italo-Greek Crisis to Body.

Be- the Associated Press.
GENEVA, September 3.-The fourth
general assembly OF the league Of ma
tions was opened here today. There
was no formal mention of the Greco
Italian crisis, but the delegates in the
anterooms expressed themselves as
hopeful that a road would be found
leading to solution of the conflict. so
far as the leagues relations to 1t were
concerned.
The inaugural session was marked by
an impressive expression of sympathy to
Japan from the fifty-one nations rep
resented, who Joined in a solemn reso-
luton voicing the worlds coincidence
over the terrible disaster affecting the
Japanese nation.
Viscount Ishii of Japan. acting presi-
dent Of the assembly, although greatly
affected by the news of the disaster in
his homeland, bravely carried on his
duties. A smile was on his face as he
eloquently referred in his address to the
achievements of the league and voiced
the conviction that it was destined
steadily to go forward to greater use
fulness in making the world better
and happier place in which to live, in
preventing disputes and in striving for
permanent friendship between nations.
His smile was not spontaneous, how
ever. and now and then his clear voice
broke
Women. including scores of Arneri-
cans, formed the majority of the spec
tators in the galleries and joined
fervently in the applause following
Viscount Ishis account of the leagues 8
stewardship and his frequently voiced
convictions in the greatness OF its fu-
ture.
Meanwhile. every one is awaiting
word from Rome on Italy's attitude
concerning Greece's submission of the
conflict to the league, and this Is ex-
pected to arrive tonight or tomorrow.
Fine weather marked the opening of
the assembly, and Geneva was in gala
garb for the occasion.
An Athens dispatch today said the
Italian government had served notice
on Greece that 1t would refuse to
recognize whatever decision the league
of nations made in the Greco-Italian
crisis.
OUTBREAK AGAINST ITALY.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
FATE Of AMERICAN
RESIDENTS FEARED.
Silence of Embassy in Japan
Held to Bode Evil Rather
Than Good.

Great anxiety exists here for the
large American colony known to be
in the Japanese disaster area, COM
missionaries.
Reports so far fail to give any
adequate information concerning
their possible fate. nor was there
available in this city today any COM
prehensive information as to how
many American business houses have
representatives in both Toxic and
always been Of considerable volume.
with possibility that many travellers
might have been caught passing
through
State Department officials intimat-
ed today it was impossible to give
any definite information as to the
extent of the disaster or the identity
or number of Americans who may
have been killed or injured.
Fate of Embassy.
There Is a small naval hospital at
Yokohama. which 1t is hoped escaped
damage. If so. 1t will be utilized In
helping to care for. as many as can
be accommodated, it was said off,
cially here.
So far as known the United States
embassy in Toxic was not affected, but
the absence Of definite information was
considered rather to bode Ill than good.
Church circles here were deeply con-
cerned over the safety OF their mission
aries in the danger zone. No word had
been received by the church officials
here who could be reached, and there
was anxiety not only for the property
but the lives of the missions, particu-
larly in Toxic and Yokohoma.
The custom of Americans In Japan
which takes them to nearby summer
resorts was taken in sorne quarters as
a possible hope, although some OF the
nearby resorts were also reported in the
disaster zone.
-. Teacher in Toxic.
Among the Americans In Toxic
who are known in Washington Is
Father Mark McNeal, Jesuit educa-
tor, q graduate and later professor
at Georgetown University. At one
time he was professor of Latin and
Greek here. Father McNeal at pres
ent is teacher of English literature
in the University Of Toxic.
Another American known In Wash
ington, who Is understood to be In the
danger zone Is the Rt Rev. John Nc
Kim, bishop Of the Episcopal mis-:
Continued. on Page 4. Column ~
Evening star., 1923-09-03

Distant Tren,ors
Recorded in Italy,;
Location in Doubt
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
FLORENCE. Italy, September g.
q is PM .).-Seismic Instruments
here have recorded another strong
and distant earthquake.
1t is not yet possible to ascertain
the distance Of the tremors, as the
record was made In a special form
on the Instruments.
A dispatch received from Florence
last night said that the instruments
Of the Ximenian observatory there
were broken when the Japanese
earthquake was reported. so it Is
probable that the special form of
records mentioned in the above dis
patch from Florence refers to inn
provised instruments to replace those
out of use.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
By the Associated Press.


SHANGHAI. September 3.-with
the remnants Of Tokio's stricken pop
ulation reported still escaping from
certain wards of the city. the fires
continued to rage in all sections at
o'clock this morning. according to
a telegram from the police Of the
Osaka prefecture. Soldiers were de-
stroying with bombs buildings In
the paths Of the flames.
1t is impossible TO estimate the
loss Of life.
Prince, Yamashina and Princess
Kaya. who were injured at Kama
kura. now are reported dead Mar
quis Matsukata. one Of the two MEM
bers of the Genro. or elder states
men, advisers to the crown, Is re-
ported injured seriously.
Whole Wards Destroyed.
OF the wards in Toxic, Aoyama.
Alaska, a part Of Ushigome and the
greater part of Azabu were destroyed
entirely. None Of the other wards
is believed to have escaped.
Another earthquake at o'clock
yesterday afternoon shook the Kanto
district. centering on Yokos1 ka, a
city of 10000, situated twelve nauti-
cal miles across the sea and to the
south Of Yokohama. The telephone
exchange at Chojamachi was de-
stroyed and forty operators killed.
An earth upheaval struck Kawa-
gachi in the Toxic prefecture at Z
pm. yesterday, destroying 500 houses
and damaging 1900 more.
Thirty-nine warships, combined
squardrons under the command Of Vice
Evening star., 1923-09-03
Mexican Charge
Here Presents
His Credentials

Manuel c. Tellez. charge daft
faires of the Mexican embassy
here, presented his credentials to
Acting Secretary of State Phillips,
thus finally restoring full inter-
national relations between the two
governments At the same time
George T. Summerlin, charge of
the. American embassy in Mexico
City. presented his credentials to
the Mexican foreign office.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
Yokohama Total Parallels Cap
ital's, With Foreign Section
Particularly Hard Hit.
LIE ABOUT in STREETS:
SURVIVORS LEFT WITHOUT FOOD
Anxiety Felt for Several Large Passenger
Shi ps, as No Word Comes-Tidal
Waves Sweep Coast--Island Sinks.
By the Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 3.-The situation in Japan
resulting from of the greatest disasters history
closed by adv1ces from all sources today, follows:
Estimated that at least 100000 persons dead
port even that figure for Yokohoma's dead
Shocks believed to be the SETTLING shocks" of the original
trembler were recorded American sesmographs.
Tidal waves of great intensity followed shocks
Communication with Japan continues virtually parayzed
Some matter coming by cable from southern Japanese
seaport but of the available information emanang
from the 1wak radio station 55 miles north of Toxic Internal
is demoraized.
Numerous of scenic historic interest
tourists have been destroyed.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
HkLDEMANS ARE SAFE,
Son Of Kentucky Publisher Cables
Reassurances From Japan.

LOUISVILLE. KY. September 81
What was thought to be one of the
first cablegrams received from any
Americans from the earthquake
stricken area in Japan arrived at
the home OF relatives of Bruce Halde-
man here last night
A message from Mr.. Haldeman, his
wife and daughter said: "All we'll
and safe" 1t was dated Japan, but
1t was said here that it was thought
the party was in Yokohama. Bruce
Haideman is a relative of former
Cen w. B. Haldeman, one time pub
Usher of the Louisville Coulter Jour-
nal with the late Henry Watterson,
Evening star., 1923-09-03
MANAGED FATHERS ESTATE.

NEW YORK, September 3.-Angier
B. Duke, who was drowned early to-
day at Greenwich. Conn, was the son
of Benjamin N. Duke. and principal
heir to the Duke Tobacco interests.
He was born December 8. 1884 at
Durham, N. c.. and was graduated
from Trinity College there in 1905.
A few weeks out of school. he be-
came treasurer of the Durham and
Southern Railroad. continuing in this
post until 1908. when he came to New
York. He retired to care for his
fathers interest in 1911.
He was director of the Durham
and Southern Railroad: the Irwin
Cotton Mills. and the Fidelity Bank
of Durham.
He was prominent in New York
and Newport society and a member
of many leading clubs.
Dukes marriage to Miss Cordelia
Biddle. daughter of Maj and Mrs.
A. J. Drexel Biddle of Philadelphia.
was a notable social event in 1915.
Duke gave his seventeen-year-o -old
bride $150,000 in jewels as q wedding
present. The romance terminated
two years ago when Mrs. Duke
divorced him. There are two children.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
JAPAN RANKS SECOND
IN NUMBER OF QUAKES
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. September 3.-With a
total of 1852 earthquakes recorded,
Japan is second among the countries
of the world in which seismic shocks
occur.
Italy is first with 27,672 to her
credit. Greece Is third, with 1O,306
In South America sHere are records
of S,01S quakes of more or less serious
import. In Mexico there have been
1886.
The Pacific coast of the United
States has been rocked at various
times by 1867 earthquakes, while
the Atlantic coast has felt 937 shocks.
Asia Minor has had 4,451 seismic
disturbances and Sicily, 1881.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
CABINET PERSONNEL GIVEN
Yamamoto Is Premier and Minister
of Foreign Affairs.

By the Associated Press.
OSAKA. September 3.-According
to the Osaka Asahi. the personel of
the new cabinet is as follows:
Premir and ministerof foreign af-
fairs. Count Gombei Yamamoto; min
lister of home affairs, Baron Shimpei
Goto; minister of finance. Junnosuke
Inouye, governor of the Japan Bank
minister of the navy Admiral Hyo
Takarabe; minister of war. Tanaka
minister of education Keijiro Okano;
minister of agriculture and commerce,
Baron kenjiro Den. governor of For
mosa: minister of communications, Ki
Inuka, leader of the former nation
alist party; minister of railways, Va
manouchi; minister of justice, Hira-
yuma.
Evening star., 1923-09-03
KILLED AT BULL FIGHT.
Spectator Dies When Bull Tosses
Sword Into Crowd.

BAYONNE, France. September a.
During a bull fight in the local ring
yesterday. Matador Antonio Marquee
was giving a third blow to the bull
when the animal abruptly raised it's
head and tossed the sword among
the spectators. The weapon struck
Carlos Aguirre, a wealthy Cuban, In
the heart. Aguirre was taken to
hospital but died a few minutes after
his arrival.