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Evening star., 1924-07-06
TWO HELD IN PROBE
OF NOTE TO SENATOR
George Peek and Son Clarence Re-
arrested-Letter Asked Medill
Mccormick for $4,000.
BY the Associat ted Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 5.-George Peek,
forty-nine years old. and his son
Clarence, twenty-four years old. farm
hands, who came to Illinois from
Asheville, N. c., are held tonight In
the winnebago county Jail on
charges Of attempted extortion in
connection with the sending of let
ter to Senator Medill Mccormick and
his wife demanding $4,000. Their
hearing has been continued until next
Thursday.
The Peeks were taken into custody
several days ago. when Mrs. McCor-
mick first reported to the authorities
receipt of the letter which made no
threats but simply asked that $4,000
be placed in q culvert short dis
tance from the McCormicl<s' home,
near Byron. Ill. They were seized by
private detectives, who placed de-
coy package in the culvert. but were
freed when they gave plausible ex-
PLANTATION.
Federal authorities then started an
and the two suspects
again were seized. A. l.. Germer,
chief postal inspector here, said he
doubted whether the federal author
tiles could take action, as no threats
were made in the letter. He ex-
pected to confer with Edwin Olson,
unlted States district AttoEusy.--...
Evening star., 1924-07-06
5000 SEE OPENING
OF OLYMPIC GAMES
coIortuI Ceremonies Signal
ize Struggle of 1000 of
Worlds Finest Athletes.
$50 CARRY COLORS OF U. S.
Great Ovation Given to Americans
Pershing and Other Nota-
bles Present.

~ the Associa ted Press
COLOMBES, France, July 5.-The
eighth Olympic games of modern
times were opened formally today
with one of the greatest spectacies
which have ever attended gathering
Of nations from all parts of the
world for the international athletic
competition.
The most colorful feature of the
picturesque inaugural ceremony was
a parade of nearly 1000 of the finest
specimens of manhood and woman
hood ever gathered together. who
circled the track before $4,000 spec
tators in the magnificent Colombes
Stadium, in which the actual COM
petition for the track and field
championship will begin tomorrow.
The United States, with the
largest delegation of any of the
forty-five nations participating, oc-
cupied a prominent part in the cere-
mony, which was brought to a dra-
matte conclusion when, on the
echoes of the voice of President
Doumergue of France, declaring the
A4uCS OulCIdlly opChCoB SohS INV
booming of cannon. Hundreds of
carrier pigeons were released, while
airplanes zoomed overhead and four
French military bands added their
martial strains to the enthusiastic
plaudits of the multitude.
Pledged to Fair Play.
Picturesque, too. was the formal
taking of the Olympic oath on behalf
of the entire body of athletes by the
veteran French hurdler, Georges
Andre, who voiced the ideals of the
games and pledged the participants
to sportsmanship and fair play.
For more than a half hour after
the opening formalities, when high
Olympic officials and dignitaries OF
many nations occupied places in the
official tribune and in the stands. the
stalwart representatives of the
various nations paraded about the
(Continued on PAGE 2, Column 81
Evening star., 1924-07-06
SON OF PRESIDENT
GOES UNDER KNIFE
Operation to Arrest Attack
of Septic Poisoning De-
cIared Successful.
CONDITION STILL SERIOUS
Mr.. and Mrs. Coolidge Remain at
Walter Reed Hospital
All Night.

An operation described as success
full was performed upon Calvin Cool
idge, jr., sixteen-year- son Of
President and Mrs. Coolidge, at Wal
ter Reed Hospital last night, in an
attempt to arrest the course of an at
tack of septic poisoning.
One Of the physicians said, I'VE ac-
complished all that we expected"
The physicians came out of con-
ference without issuing any formal
statement, and an hour after the op-
GRAFTON most of them left. The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge, however, de-
cided to remain at the hospital
throughout the night.
Condition StiIl Critical.
They desired to remain at the hos
pital, it was understood, because the
condition of their son still was criti-
cal.
The operation was said to have re-
vealed ostemyelitis, or an infiamma-
tion of the bone marrow of the lower
left leg. Blood poisoning set in from
a broken blister on the right foot
during a tennis match last Monday
The operation was decided upon at
a consultation of physicians early
last evening, the third of the day.
1t was their belief, it was said, that
the poison in the system had CEN
tralized sufficiently to warrant an
effort at draining it from the body
before the youths strength was fur
ther wasted in fighting the infection.
Parents At Side.
President and Mrs. Coolidge re-
mained across the hall from the op-
Grating room during the ordeal. but
as soon as it was over Mrs. Coolidge
went to the bedside, and few min
utes later the President joined her
and stood by the bed for a few min
utes.
The physicians remained in confer
ence for some time after the opera
tion. those. in attendance including
DR.. John b. Deaver, Philadelphia sur
geon. and DR.. John A. Kolmer. blood
specialist, also Of Philadelphia; Mai.
James F. Coupal and Lieut.. Com
maEder Joel T. Boone, White House
physicians; DR.. Charles w. Richard
son of Washington and Col. w. l.
Keller, commandant of the hospital.
Another physicians consultation
will be held at o'clock this morning
Forced to Use kaife.
The trip to the hospital was made
in an army ambulance and the patient
stood the journey of several miles
In good shape. The operation con-
sisted Of incisions at the point where
the Infection has been localized and
Continued on Page 2, Column s.
Evening star., 1924-07-06
BOTH LEADERS SET
FOR FIGHT TO END
"Compromise" Means "Sur-
render" .and Each Feels
Other Should Be Victim.
CRISIS Is NOW At CREST
Even Elimination of Smith and
McAdoo Not Likely to
End Deadlock.
by DAVID LAWREyCE.

NEW YORK, July 5.-The word
compromise" still means surrender
The idea which the Smith managers
seem to have about the conferences
in session tonight is that 1t will COM
promise by selecting the New York
Governor. And the notion which
Judge Rockwell, manager for Nc
Adoo, has is that a candidate who
has received $50 votes-more than
any other-should not withdraw. but
should be nominated
Thus with neither of the two lead.
ing candidates convinced that victory
Is impossible, the deadlock continues
unbroken, seventy-seven ballots ap-
parently have not taught either side
the meaning of compromise or sur.
render
Party at Crisis.
The Democratic party has reached
crisis not unlike that which divided
it in civil war days. The issues
raised at this convention are almost
as irreconcilable as were those which
grew out of slavery. The issue is not
1t is not principles but individual ambi-
tions. Broadly speaking, there are
conservatives and progressives in
the Democratic party, but no
spokesman has defined the meaning
Of the terms in words which have
made the delegates understand what
it's all about. There is, too, a wet
and dry fight.
But at bottom the dissension here
is due to the fact that one leading
candidate is a Catholic and the other
was given the support in the south
OF anti.Catholic organizations. There
Is veto against the nomination of
Smith and there's a veto against the
selection of William Gibbs McAdoo.
1t takes a two-thirds vote to nominate
a candidate in Democratic conven-
ton and out of the total Of 1.osS
delegates the Smith men have more
than one-third, which is enough to
block any one from getting a full
two-thirds. The McAdoo men have
nearly a majority of the convention.
Together McAdoo and Smith control
about $40 votes. The remaining 22S
are in effect controlled by the Smith
people in that the favorite son dele
cations have been persuaded to OBJ
struct McAdoo. But they also have
been persuaded to prevent the nomi-
nation of Smith.
Neither Can wiz.
Neither of the two leaders c1n be
nominated now. The selection OF
either would only widen the breach
in the party. But 1t may take another
seventy-seven ballots to convince the
two leading candidates that they
ought to withdraw.
When tonights conference Of the
steering committee was called the
popular belief was that q candidate
would be selected. Judge Rockwell,
manager for McAdoo, let it be known
as he entered the session that his
understanding Of the jurisdiction Of
the conference was simply that it
would devise . procedure and not Sc
lect a nominee. The delegates, how
ever, feel optimistic tonight, as they
think the committee will really pick
Continued On Page {. Column 1 !
Evening star., 1924-07-06
M'AD00'S VITALITY
UPSETS PROPHETS
Time and Again He Recoups
Fortunes in BaIIoting as
Weak Ones Quit.
SMITH HOLDS DoGeEDLY
Delaware's Loyalty Through ~
Roll Calls to Salisbury Is
Convention Feature.
SMITH HOLDS DOGGEDLY
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.
Stan Correspondent Of The Star

NEW YORK. July 5.-An analysis
OF the six days of balloting in the
Democratic national convention for
a nominee for President, reveals:
1. Great strength on the part of
William G. McAdoo, although not to
the extent that was claimed by his
managers prior to the opening of the
convention.
2. The ability Of Gov. AL Smith of
New York to place a veto on the NOM
ination of M. McAdoo, aided by some
OF the so-called favorite son candi-
dates-this, of course. under the op-
GRAFTON of the two-thirds rule
3. The failure of any of the So
called favorite sons or dark horses
to- show strength enough to break
through the McAdoo and Smith de-
fenses.-
4. The impossibility of stampeding
this convention for either of the two
favorites, or for a third candidate.
Predictions Miss Marx.
When the convention closed this
afternoon until Monday at IL am. a
total of seyenty-seven ballots had
been taken. These ballots tell the
story of the strategy Of the leaders,
as well as the bare results of the
vote.
At opening of the convention the
prediction was made on all sides that
the two leaders for presidential hon.
ors, McAdoo. and Smith, would soon
kill each other of. and then the race
would come between the dark horses,
the men who entered the convention
with only a handful of votes. But
this was a prediction which has not
borne fruit
1t was based on hypothesis,
which the McAdoo managers, at
least. did not consider sound. They
made up their minds that If any of
the horses in this race were to be
killed off early, they should be the
so-called dark horses. Their plan
has been to trot 'em out and give
them run. believing all the time
that the final showdown must come
between their candidate and Gov.
Smith.
Dark Horses Complaint.
This rather brutal treatment of
the dark horses has caused unkind
comment. Why" it was asked.
couldn't McAdoo and Smith be made
to understand that they could neither
win and that. therefore, they should
step aside and let the others tight
1t out?"
The stubbornness on the part of
McAdoo and his managers has re-
suited to date in the withdrawal
for the time at least-of the follow
ing favorite sons and so-called dark
horses from the race: Senator Samuel
M Ralston of Indiana, former Gov.
James M. Cox Of Ohio. Gov Silxer of
New Jersey, Gov. Jonathan n. Davis
of Kansas, Gov. Bryan of Nebraska,
Gov. Brown of New Hampshire, for
mer Secretary of War Newton d.
Baker Of Ohio. Senator Pat Harrison
Of Mississippi. Senator Owen OF
oklahoma.
It may be that one or two Of these
lContinned on Page 4aColiimn u !.
Evening star., 1924-07-06
NEWSBOYS TRAPPED
IN STEAMSHIP FIRE
Five Members of Boy Band
on Excursion Believed Lost
on Three Rivers.
BY the Associated Press.

by tne ASsOClAtcu Ifccs.
BALTIMORE,S ! Md, July 5.-Two
negroes and a negress are known to
have lost their lives and a fourth
negro, a deck hand, Is thought to have
perished in a fire which destroyed the
steamer Three Rivers, while bound
from Crisfeld, Md. for Baltimore, of
Cove Point, Chesapeake Bay, early to-
day. Five youths, members of the
Baltimore Evening Suns Newsboys
Band, are missing and it is believed
they were lost. They are Nelson A.
Miles. Lester s. Eligman, Ashby Pill
cher, Vernon Jefferson and Walter Null
lizen. Their ages range from fourteen
to seventeen years.
The known dead (all negroes) are
James Mack and Evelyn Parker, pas
sengers, of Baltimore, and Elijah
Brogden, pantryman on the steamer.
Brogden was alive when taken from
the water, but died soon afterward
The body Of Evelyn Parker was re-
covered.
Survivor Brought Back.
All the survivors, approximately
ninety. Of whom fifty-four were the
remaining members Of the newsboys'
band, were brought to Baltimore by the
steamer Middlesex. which had gone to
the assistance Of the burning steamer.
together with several other craft. at
tracted to the scene by the blaze.
Scenes of terror which began as
soon as the alarm was given con-
tinuued for more than half an hour,
until all the survivors had been picked
up by the rescuing vessels.
Almost from the beginning of the
dense smoke filled the
vessel and poured along the decks.
threatening death from asphyxiation.
Capt Spencer D. Hall said the first
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Evening star., 1924-07-06
Bryan May Ask
Convention MOve
To Washington,
BY the Associated Press.

ny tuc hbSOClAtCu 1Eeo8.
NEW YORK, July Should the
convention run far on into next week
without q decision the move for ad-
journment' to another city may be
revived. Mr.. Bryan has drafted
resolution to move tho proceedings to
Washington. and several other dele
gates are considering proposals that
would permit the convention to hold
its closing sessions elsewhere.
A precedent for such a step was
furnished by the Democratic con-
vention Of 1860, which after a pro-
longed deadlock moved from Charles
ton to Baltimore and found there a
solution Of its difficulties.
Among the places considered suit.
able for holding the convention in
washington is CONVENTION Hall. Sth
and l. LsStxeafsA
Evening star., 1924-07-06
PART TWO-16 Pages.

Washington and Other Society.
Tales OF Well Known FoIks-Pa9e 10.
News Of the ciubs-Pase II.
o. A. r. Aettvities-Paae II.
Reviews Of New Books-Pase IL.
Girl Seouts-Pase II.
Veterans of the Great War-Page IS.
Parent. Teacher Activities-Paoe II.
The Civilian Army-Paoe -.
Around the city-Paoe IS.
Boy Seouts-Paoe IS.
Evening star., 1924-07-06
Hole Stove in Bow When Brooks
Hits Portsmouth Ledee in r,.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. July 5.-rhe
United States destroyer Brooks
bound from Belfast. Ne. to Ports
mouth for fuel, went aground on
Fort Constitution Ledge, east of New
Castle Harbor. late today. A bad
hole was stove in her port bow and
the forward compartment was food
ed The accident occurred in a dense
fog. apparently while the vessel was
attempting to enter Portsmouth Har-
Dor. No injuries were reported.
Two navy yard tugs, the Penna-
cook and the David, were standing
by tonight. An effort will be made
to get the destroyer off the ledge at
high tide early tomorrow morning.
The bow of the craft was high on
the ledge. within fifteen feet of the
Portsmouth Harbor lighthouse and
bell, and her stern was down.
The destroyer is commanded by
Lieut. Commander Parker.
Evening star., 1924-07-06
TODAY'S STAR
PART ONES Pages.

PART ONES Pages.
General News-Locai, National, For.
eion.
Democratic Convention News-Paees
I, and 4.
Progressive Convention News-Paqes
and 5.
Radio News-Paaes 20 and Fl.
Maryland and Virginia News-Pases
"a and Is.
Evening star., 1924-07-06
PART THREE-8 Pages.

PART THREE-8 Pages.
Observation-Disclosures and the Photo.
play.
Seriai-"Rippllno Ruby'-Paae z.
Music in WashInaton-Paae 4.
Army and Navy Ne~s-Paae 4.
Motors and Motorine-Pases 5 to T.
Evening star., 1924-07-06

PART FOUR Pages.
Pink Sports Section.
Evening star., 1924-07-06

Continued on Page 4. Column ~,
Evening star., 1924-07-06
Plan of New Party.

THE object of this convention"
said the report, shall be to consider
and pass upon the question of form
ing a permanent independent politi-
cal party for national and local elec-
tions, upon the basis of the general
principle laid down in the platform
adopted by this convention and for
the transaction of such other business
as may come before the convention"
The platform approved today was
IContinued on Page S, Column s.l
Evening star., 1924-07-06
WEATHER.

Unsettled weather today; tomorrow
fair and slightly warmer: gentle south
east winds. Temperature f6r twenty
two hours ended at 10 pm. last night:
Highest, 76, at pm. lowest IS, at
10 pm.
Full report on page T.
Evening star., 1924-07-06

PART SIX-10 Pages.
Classified Advertising.
Fraternities-Pase 7.
Financial News-Paoes and 9.
Spanish War Veterans-Paoe 12.
Evening star., 1924-07-06

PART FIVE-8 Pages.
Magazine Seetion-FIction and Fea.
tures.
The Rambie-Paee 3.
Evening star., 1924-07-06
U. S. DESTROYER AGROuND

CONTINUED on Page 2, Column
Evening star., 1924-07-06

The Star Is delivered every evening and
Sunday morning to Washington homes At
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and service viii start Immediately.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01
ROANOKE ITEMS.

ROANOKE, VA, October Is
The fortieth anniversary of the High
Stree, Baptist Church was cele-
brated Sunday, the 26th inst. The
anniversary sermon was preached by
the passor1 Rev. w. E. Lee. He useu
as a text for the occasion Deuteron-
omy So In his discourse he pic
tured Israers forty years in the will
derness, as mixed with sorrows ana
lows, triumphs and failures, and
having done this, he most beautlfuly
brought the application home to the
High Street Baptist Church in re-
viewing her forty years of existence
The Third Quarterly Conference
of Roanoke District was held Mon
day nigh. at Mt Zion A. NJ e
Church Presiding Elder T. w. Cot
ton was in charge. The Trustees
and Stewards had raised S1,2SS OF
besides the amounts raised by me
Sunday School and numerous other
auxiliaries. al of which made ex
cellent reports. The Presiding El-
der delivered two wonderful sermons
Sunday. He expressed his thanks
for The good work of DR. Howerton
and his corps of officers.
Interesting exercises in honor OF
the birthday of Rev. w, w, Browne
founder of the Uniled Order of True
Reformers were. held Sunday after
noon at Pilgrim Baptis1 Church =
Grand Master Lee Trent of Rich
mond, was the principal speaker and
local talent and the Gospel Un1or
| Society made the program more en-
! ioyable. A dispensation joining fet
Of So is now on and those interested
can see Mrs. C. j. Dickerson Or Mrs
Laura Stanfeld.
The funeral services Of the Tate
Willis C. Banks were held at FRS
Baptist Church Monday evening a
8 O'Clock. Rev. A. L James deliV
cred the eulogy on this praiseworthI
life. He leaves two sisters and sever
brothers to mourn their loss.
The funeral of the late Mrs
MARY Penn, look place Monday Oct
I27. at 10 A. M, Rev. A. l.. james
officiating. assisted by Rev. J. j
Jefferson and Rev. w w. Hicks
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SHEPHERD NEWS.

Mattie's Fold held very inspir-
ing meeting on the third Thursday
night at Prices Hall. Deputy Della
Pope ds adding new zest to the
work of 1his Fold. Rev. Seymour
Robinson was present and extended
the members a cordial invitation to
be present with Roane's Fold in It's
anniversary exercises at the Brook
Road Baptist. Church on the third
Sunday evening.
The Grand Shepherd, Mrs. Ora
Brown Stokes made her first Official
visit to Hannibal Foad on the third
Monday night. She has not received
more cordial reception from any
Fold than that accorded her by this
Fold. The members pledged their
whole hearted supporti in placing the
Order among the foremost fratern-
tiles in America.
81. Elizabeth Fold held a great
meeting on the third Tuesday even
ing. Deputy Bette Pryor was present
and was introduced by the Presiding
Shepherd, Mrs. Helen Beauford. She
spoke very encouragingly and con-
gra uiated the Fold very highly Tor
the progress it had made. DR. G. A.
McConney was present and gave a
very helpful and instructive @lk on
chiropractic science. Rev. w. l.
Godsey, Mr. Thomas Lecoss and Sec
retary-Treasurer A. C. Clarke were
among the visi Iors present.
The Grand Shepherd, Mrs. Ora
B. Stokes entertained Mrs. Bette
Pryor al her palatial> residence on
the oath. All of the Grand OFFICERS
and their wives and some other
friends were present and spent a
yery pleasant evening. Refreshments
| were served in abundance.
The Campaign is on in full swing.
| Competition in the City Of Richmond
among the Folds is growing very
keen. Ardelia's Fold now holds the
first place. LIE. every one pull haro
for the one thousand mark
The Grand Shepherd is now In
the State of West, Virginia and ex'
poets to do some effective work Tor
The Order while there.
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portends to. be the finest camp in the
Filth District was launched on
Church Hill with grea1 enthusiasm !.
The following officers were appoint
ed: Neighbors William A. Holmes,
commander; Daniel B. Winston, vice
commander: Gladys Washington.
clerk; Ruth A. Woodson, recorder;
Rev. Hugh R. Williams, prelate:
Matilda ). Holmes, chairman sick
committee; Hugh Walhams, Jr;.
banker Lorenzo Johnson, auditor;
Robert Brooks, sentry; Verna Wash
ington. eseorJ: Olivia Williams,
Let us inform you that you can
become member of the American
Woodmen for the sum of So, only
during she Campaign. Don't forget
the program at Funtain Baptist
sChurch, 32d and Streets. Sunday
Afternoon, November 2. Music will
Y be furnished by the Metronomic
Glee Club and the Choir.
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Congress Hotel, Chicago
october II, 1924


n..z,a. o,zra,,,.. - 49, zss
an informed that the question my activity n
favcrof Legislation educating the disfranchement
theHegro estah1t shlng so-ca11sd Jim Laws
governing transportation has again BEEN raised il
tho Denocratio conveutio Of 1905 Me- Louis
nominated candidate
the delegates Who supported him advocated
theintroductin Of so-ca1ed plank In
Deuoorstio platform AZ delegate to this Convention
placed In nomination Thnas Hodges to
Of this advocated his candidacy
throughout the Convent on.
lI.have frequently
ityaeens almost to again. It /
that fight the Supreme
against certain onage which
the result having Court Of the nted
eooa11ed
ths Constitution state
Sufficient TO fa1sehoods which
circulated attitude
r.heps yea'vill brand unqaali fisd1y false any
statemeuts uhfoh accordance With the
giyenAAs1e., 3n
\ winesrsay yours.
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pr:ssn.g: lsaa1,faa.. q r
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01

Crow legislation against the Negroes
in West Virginia. I feel that, at this
time the attention of ;lhe American
Negro regardless of his party shou d
be called to Nhe honest record OF
John w Davis, who has been a
sponsor against all Jim Crow legls'
lation of West Virginia. defeated the
,peonage law of Alabama. defeated
the Grandfather clause of Oklahoma,
and defended and gave to the Negro
.nyners of West Virginia their and
ing in the labor world. and for 70
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DeerIDr. rhompkins:

She died Saturday morning.
Mrs. Fanny R. Johnson, wife OF
Lieutenant Rober,i Johnson, OF near
Buena Vista, was the guestSof Rev
and Mrs. P. G.. Grayely on her re
turn FROM Lynchburg. where she
heard that matchiess singer Roland
Hayes. Her brother, Mr. Sam Doubt
wife and soff were with her. Mr
Doubt motoTeA Ais sister 70 her home
in Blacks bNtg. .,
Miss Annie Holmes, ,12s Seventh
Avenue, N. W., who has been ailing
for about two weeks, is much better
Last Friday, the Sewing Circle
was entertained a. the home OF MISS
Maggie Dehaven, 30S. Seventh Ave
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01

In a letter to Mr.. Edward w.
Henry, of Philadelphia, the charge
thai Hon. John w. Davis, Democratic
candidate for President was an ex''
ponent of Jim Crow legislation was
vehemently- denied by Hon. William
j. Lampkins. He wrote in part;
"a great many of the Negro news
papers of country have mistakenly
been carrying glaring headlines tq
The effect that John w. DAVIS and his
father had been opponents for Jim