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Evening star., 1924-01-26
VERDICT WITHHELD
IN NEGRO'S DEATH
Coroner's Jury Demands Further
Evidence Concerning
Poiceman's Act.

coroner's jury refused to render
verdict yesterday at an inquest into
the fatal shooting of William John
son, colored, twenty, 1865 Kalorama
road, by Policeman Thayer of the
second precinct.
The shooting occurred a week ago.
Johnson was shot when Policema n
Thayer is said to have been attacked
with e club by Anna Johnson, widow
of the victim. She was charged with
assault.
The coroner's jury refused a ver-
dict on the ground that additional
testimony was needed and second
inquest will be held Monday. Testi-
mony at yesterdays inquest was
given by Thayer and his superior
Office rs.
Evening star., 1924-01-26

mand was in North and South Caro-
lima and Florida. Gen. Saxton was
a brother Of Maj. Saxton.
Maj. SaXton near the end of the
war was promoted to brevet major.
At the close of tho war he was as
gned to Washington for duty on
the staff Of Gen. q. o. Howard Since
th5t time he has continuously resid
ed here. on July ]. 1863, he was APP
pointed to the Treasury, having been
mustered out Of the Army several
years previously. He entered the
Treasury as clerk in the controller 5
office. Later he was promoted to
chief OF the division. Subsequently
he was transferred to the Depart
nent of Commerce and later again to
the census bureau.
On account of age he was honorabIy
retired; August l, 1921, after more
than fifty years service with the
federal government.
Both Lovers of Music.
He has been an ardent lover of
concerts and musicals. and it Is
claimed that he has in hts possession
more concert programs than any one
else. He has kept d diary ever since
he was sixteen years old. He is a
member of the Burnside Post of the
q. A r.. the Loyal Legion. the Asso-
citation of Oldest Inhabitants and the
Laymen's League of the Unitarian
Church.
Mrs. Saxton's greatest interest has
been in the home. She even now goes
out TO market once a week and en-
JOYS a little walk in the air She is
as fond of concerts as her husband and
goes quite often. She takes great in
Ierest in the affairs of the world, and
proudly claims that every day She
thoroughly reads two newspapers, The
Evening Star and New York publica-
ton.
Four children are living. 4 son. Ed
ward II. Saxton OF Boston, Mass
three daughters. Mrs T. &. Seward
of Guilford. Conn; Mrs Harry l..
Clapp of Chicago, and Mrs. James f.
Miller, wife of the trade commissions r
Of India. and FIVE grandc hildren.
Evening star., 1924-01-26
6 ARRESTED In AUTO
THEFTS IN MARYLAND
Police Believe Series of Hold Ups
Recently Will Be
Cleared Up.

Arrest of six young men-four
white and two colored-as fugitives
from Maryland justice, today by De-
tectives Thompson, Darnall and Mans
field of headquarters is expected to
clear up a series of highjacking op-
erations and automobile thefts which
have baffled authorities for weeks.
Numerous autoists have walked
into Maryland town or into a local
precinct after being robbed of their
automobiles on outlying roads. No
merous other robberies known to
have taken place We're not reported
because the losers were bootleggers
who lost automobiles and Illicit
liquor both.
Those arrested were: George Oliver
Roper, twenty-siN, of T2i 9TH street
northwest, and his brother Ambrose,
who is d patient in a local hospital.
suffering from Il bullet wound at
present; William Theodore Mangum
Afckenney of Rosslyn, Va; John
Jones, coored. of go b street south
west. and Charles g. Smith, alias
Big Boy" colored. of 259 I'd street
southwest.
Taken to Maryland.
The men were turned over to Con-
stable Thomas Garrison of Hyatts-
Vile today to be taken back to Mary
land.
One of the group was identified
by Thomas Jolley, colored. who was
held UP recently and robbed of his
automobile on the Baltimore pike
He also identified an automobile in
which 1t is charged the gang oper-
ated. Police are awaiting the ar
rival of a number of Washingtonians
whose automobiles We're stolen from
them on the roads recently and who
will be asked to look at the photo
graphs and descriptions Of the men.
George King, colored, who accom-
panied Jolley to police headquarters
said that sixty gallons of liquor were
taken as we'll as the automobile on
the hight of the robbery. In Mary
land; this case can be taken into
court because admission that liquor
was in an automobile of complain
ant cannot be used against him on
charges of violating the prohibition
act. Although his liquor is stolen
from him, he is not regarded as a
|lawbreaker in attempting to bring
another alleged lawbreaker to JUS
tice.
Evening star., 1924-01-26
WOMAN LEAPS TO DEATH.
Jumps From Ninth Story on River
side Drive.

NEW YORK, January 26.-Mrs
Mary Youngman Westerield, said to
have been a member of a prominent
Ohio and Kentucky family, leaped
from a ninth-story window of her
apartment on Riverside drive today
said to be Youngman. lived in Mos
Her husband, Forrest Westerheld,
said she had been suffering from an
incurable malady. He told police
he had earlier this morning prevented
her from drinking poison. Mrs. West
erfield's parents, whose name was
said to be Youngman, live in Mos
COW, Ohio.
Evening star., 1924-01-26
Beauty Expert Gets
30 Days IN Prison
For Bobbing Hair
BY the Associated Press.

BY the AhSociated Press.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, January
26.-Mme. Florence de Guile, presi-
dent of the National School of Cos
metology and proprietor of a fash
ionable beauty parlor here. was SEN
fenced yesterday to serve thirty days
in the city workhouse for violating
the state barber law by bobbing
women's hair.
without a state license" Operators
of beauty parlors plan to make her
case a test.
Evening star., 1924-01-26

fairs committee want to ask you
some questions. Can YOU be present
If not, would you be winning to in
dictate who you will empower to
speak for you? Kindly answer as
soon as possible. The committee feels
that the he arings should close on
Tuesday at the very latest, but want
to be absolutely fair In giving you
and other bidders full opportunity to
explain your Offers
Evening star., 1924-01-26
Husband 94, Wife 81, Celebrate
Honeymoon That's Lasted 63 Years
Major and Mrs. ). Willard SaxtOn Maintain Keen
Interest in Affairs of VorId-In District
More Than Half Century.

Maj. and Mrs. s. Willard Saxton.
ninety-four and eighty-seven years
old, respectively. are today celebrat-
ing their sixty-third wedding ami
versary at their home. l341 Harvard
street northwest.
Sfxty-three years ago today. Janu-
ary 2G. 1861, in Amesbury, Mass.
found happy couple of thirty-one
and twenty-four leaving the brides
home for an extended honeymoon.
which, according to both contracting
parties. has lasted to the present day.
Today the same couple whose long
honeymoon has been filled with most
important events, including three
great wars and the passing of rulers
and statesmen. stand together in their
home, which they manage alone,
bright and smiling. Both are in ex-
cellent health and not only take ac-
tive interest in the affairs of the
home, but the affairs of the nation
and world as well.
Congratulations Pour In.
The celebration today will be only
among the family, although friends
and neighbors have kept the door
bell ringing since early morn, to voice
their congratulations. This after
noon Mai. and Mrs. SaNton will at
tend a vaudeville show at one of the
leading theaters. in company with
their daughter, Mrs. r. {. Seward of
Guilford, Conn.
Maj. SaXton was born at Deertieid,
Mass, August IS. 1929. For a num-
Der of years he was engaged as a
printer. He was member of the
famous Brook Farm Association of
West Roxbury, Mass, social organi-
ga ton of transcendentalists, who en-
tertained at various times the noted
New England poets and authors OF
that time.
Following his marriage, In 1851,
Mai. Saxtou was appointed by Presi-
dent Lincoln as captain on the staff
of Gen Rufus Saxton, whose COM
Evening star., 1924-01-26
D. G. JUDGE RENAMED.

Judge Gus A. Schuldt, appointed in
the recess of the Senate by the late
President Warren q. Harding as
police judge to succeed Judge Robert
Hardison, whose commission had ex-
pired, today received from President
Coolidge his commission. The con-
firmation by the Senate of this ap-
pointment was announced Tuesday
last, January %. The commission
runs for six years from the date of
the confirmation by the Senate. Judge
Schuldt was. sworn in as Judge of the
Police Court on June. 21.. 1929.
Evening star., 1924-01-26
PLANS TO PURIFY AIR.
hymn Working on Device for Capi
tol Chambers.

David Lynn, architect of the Cap
Rol. is working on plans to improve
the ventilation system in the Cap
Itol, especially in the Senate and
House chambers and the Supreme
Court room.
A report has been made on the
subject by a consulting engineer and
by the public health service. Chair
man Langley of the House commit
tee on public buildings and grounds
said today that the recommends tions
of Architect Lynn will have prompt
consideration by his committee be-
cause he realizes that purer air
Should be supplied. -......
Evening star., 1924-01-26
OBREGON WIFE'S ESCORT.
President Takes Mexico's First
Lady to Bedside Of Father.
Rr the Associa ted Press,

By the Assocat ted Press.
MEXICO CITY, JANUARY 26 by
radia via the Fort Worth Star-Tel-
egram).-It is reported from Celaya
from where he has been directing
the campaign on the western front
that President Obregon has left to
escort Sonora Obregon part OF the
way northward to Hermosillo, where
her father, Gen. Tapia, Is reported
i'll. Irapuato specials say that the
president went to Queretaro Thurs
day to meet his wife, VINO accom-
panied him to Celaya-
Evening star., 1924-01-26
EGGS AND BUTTER PRICES.

NEW YORK. January, 26.-Butter
firm: receipts. 11,27s packages.
Eggs firm; receipts 1922 cases.
Fresh gathered firsts, 4S1sa44A do.
ana other hennery whites, closely Sc
iected, extras. 53a55: Pacific coast
whites, extras, b0h a52.
Cheese easy; receipts, S,267 boxes.
Evening star., 1924-01-26
BUTTER GOES HIGHER.

CHICAGO, January 26.-Butter
higher; creamery extras, So: stand
ards, 5f1.; extra firsts, 5O1aa5lia !;
firsts, ASA aa4s1a: seconds, 46a47.
Eggs, unsettled, receipts, $3.50
cases; flrsts. 41a4i1a: ordinary firsts.
37a3S; refrigerator extras. 26m; xaz
frigera1or tirsts. 2saaa26. -.
Evening star., 1924-01-26
GUNBoAT PLANS BATTLE.

NEW ORLEANS, La, January 26.-
The departure of the Mexican gun
boat Bravo to attack the rebel ports
of Progreso and Vera Cruz is imni-
nent. the consul general here an
nounced today.
A trial trip will be made on the
Mississippi river today to test out
her new engines. Marines to COM
pIete the complement of the vessel
are due tonight via Eel Paso, Tex.
Evening star., 1924-01-26
WARsHIPS AT VERA CRUZ.

VERA CRUZ. January 90 (by Radio
via the Dallas News}.-The L. 5. ;.
iOmaha and six destroyers came into
port yesterday. The commander OF ma
rines of Vera Cruz and other officials
boarded the Omaha to pay a courtesy
|call on the commander.
The appearance OF the vessels
'caused excitement among the people,
who believed that the American war
ships would land troops, but they
became calm when they were III
visit. The bodies OF Capt. Sparrow
and the radio operators of the L. s. 5.
Tacoma. who lost their lives when
1.-The cruiser was wrecked, were
brought ashore and are now lying in
state in the Offices of the director Of
the naval school.
Evening star., 1924-01-26
TAMR|CO BIC GUNS '
TOFACE SEAFOE
Arrival of Rebel Ship Stirs
Mexican Port-FederaIs
Capture Tuxpam.
BIZ the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
TAMP1CO, January 25.-Two bat
teries OF artillery are expected 70 ar
rive here today to defend the port
against possible attack by rebel ships.
This precautionary measure was de-
cided upon following the reappear-
ance Of the insurgent gunboat cara
goZa off Tampico yesterday. The craft
anchored about one mile from the
mouth OF the Panuco river and her
commander is said to have advised
the military authorities here to be
prepared for eventualities
Two American destroyers, the $50.
and the 334, arrived to join thes
cruiser Richmond not long after the
Zaragoza had dropped her anchor.
The activities of the federal troops
in the northeastern sector are re-
ported to have resulted in the cap
ture of Tuxpam, the important mari
time city about $50 miles north Of
Vera Cruz. The fall of Cerro Azul
at an early date Is predicted.
Los Naranjos Taken.
Federal forces have reoccupied Los
Naranjos, an important oil field in the
Huasteca district. The federals op-
Grating in this region have been
, further reinforced.
Train service between Tampico and
Monterey has been resumed.
Nine bandits attacked and wounded
| the paymaster Of the Transconti-
mental Oil Company, an American
concern. near here yesterday. The
robbed him Of 1000 pesos. The Inea
| drove up in an automobile shouting
"Vive dc la Huerta" and after re-
lieving the paymaster of his money
disappeared. Troops were unable u
| find them.
| The capture of Tuxpam, mentioned
| in the above dispatch, has. been
! ported from no other source. The
| official resume of military operations
given out I'm Mexico City yesterday
contained no mention of the seizure
| of this city by the federals.
Evening star., 1924-01-26
SAYS MEXICO WAS SOLD.

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, January g
President Ohregon has sold" Mexico
to American industrial interests in
exchange for arms and ammunition,
asserts a proclamation issued by
Gen. Francisco Coss, former 0bregon
leader, who revolted Tuesday at
Saltillo.
Coss declared he would have re-,
mained loyal to the government Fad'
it pursued its efforts to subdue the
revolutionists without calling upon
the United States for aid and selling
the potential wealth OF Mexico for
arms and ammunition
Dispatches from Gems. Laraga and
Lopez de Lara, received here last
night by Pedro Chapa, representative
of the de la Huerta faction. state that
the Tampico-San Luis PotoSi railway
will be blocked for at least a month.
several bridges having been burned
TO prevent the movement of troop
trains. Tanpico will lie attacked
within the next week by the combined
forces of Lopez de Lara, now near
Victoria. and Gen. Moran, who Is ad-
vancing from Tuxpam, the dispatches
said.
Evening star., 1924-01-26

CONTINUED from First Page)
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-01-19
Wins Fav0rWith
Philharrn0nics

Philadelphia, Pa.--Marian Ander-
son. a 22-year-old girl Of this city.
recently scored heavy hit as con-
tralto soloist with the Philharmonic
Society, one of Americas leading Or
chestras. The young artist, who is at
present studing with Giuseppe Bogh.
etti, rose to the occasion of her op-
portunity, and, with a musicians SEN
sibility and a voice of quality far
above the average, rendered a num-
Der of outstanding selections. First,
she offered 20 Mic Fernando" from
Donizetti's "Favorita." Then she
sang two Negro spirituals, my Lord,
What a Mornin.'" and "Heay'n,
Heaven" Delivering the Donizetti
air with telling fervor and dramatic
emphasis, she passed to- the more
congenial field Of racial songs in
which she was thoroughly at home.
These native ballads she gave in a
way that reached and stirred the
hearts Of all who heard her luscious
and resonant voice, with a driving
power Of art and temperament behind
1t. The applause. when she finished,
came like a sudden blast Of gun-fire,
and continued through SO many re-
calls that 1t seemed as IL a rule must
be broken and an encore granted.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-01-19
JUDGE REFUSES A
PARDON TO ARTIST

Thomas Johnson, serving max
imum sentence Of 80 years in state
prison, saltwater, has become an
artist. Es -..&. ..
Two OF his paintings were submit
ted to the state pardon board yester-
day by his attorney rs evidence OF
Johnson's reformation. However,
the works Of art had little effect on
the board members because no action
was taken on his plea for freedom.
The board completed Its hearings
on SIS other cases and took all Of
them under advisement, pending per-
sonai interviews at the prison and re-
formatory with some Of those most
worthy Of further consideration.
In most instances, however. the
pleas for clemency were denied.
Johnson, "the artist" was SEN
fenced to prison from Minneapolis In
September, 1921, charged, with a
statutory offense.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-01-19
STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
" na.a.osr an Prnhata Court.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY oF'
Ramsey, ss. Probate Court
In the Matter of the Estate OF Mary
Caliahan McNellis, Formerly mary
Callahan. Deceased: .to ps.
tate of Mary Callahan McNellis. iormMsr.o M .
ly Mary Callahan, deceased, late OF tne
City of st. Paul, in the County OF ram
sey and state OF nt Minnesota oe"e
II appearing on proper proof by am,
davit made and tiled herein; a. psoyiI1edi psIn II
by law, that there are no debts against
the estate of said deceased:
1t is ordered, That three s,d%nd months sro@ Se
and after the date Of this order In
which ali persons having claims or der
mands against the said deceased, II any
there be, are required to file the Same
in Probate Court of said County, Tor
examination and allowance. or be tor-
ever barred.
It Ia further ordered. That the first
Monday in April lg24 Serrn az Of iS said fFGS Ppo1
bate Court, to be held at the Cours
House in the City Of ST. Paul IN sard @
County, be and the same hereby is ap-
ana Where the said Probate Court will
examine and adjust said claims and de-
mands.
And II is further ordered. That notice
Of as suSe Serseas IN said
byN forthwith publishing this order
once in each week for three successiVe
weeks in the Northwestern Bulletin. q
legal newspaper printed and published
in said County.
Dated at sc. Paul this 3rd day OF jan
uary, 1924. 60.
(Seal OF Probate Court) l.-----.
HOWARD WHEELER.
Judge of Probate.
= McMeekin, Quinn q Swan.
sos Commerce Building.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-01-19

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey, IS, In Probate Court.
In the Matter Of the Estate OF Elizabeth
v. Smith, DecedenE
The state OF Minnesota TO All Whom II
May Concern:
The petition Of Clarence L Smith
having been filed t In shls S%itb S0a then pns 4
resident OF the County OF kamsey.
state OF Minnesota, died intestate on
the 4th day OF May, 1922. ana praylns
that letters OF administrator OF saio
estate be granted to James Milton.
it In ordered, That said petltlon pe %
heard and that all persons lnterestSo "a =
said matter be and hereby are ars coTrt su on
Tuesday, the 2sth day Of January.
1921 al ten o'clock In the forenoon or
as soon thereafter as said mater can
be heard, at the Probate Court hoom'
in the Court House in the City OF SS'
Paul, In said County, and show cause, cause,
IL any they. have, why sao pes.hyi .hia
CITATION be served by the publication
thereof in the Northwestern Bulletin
according to Law, and py mainnE %
COPY OF this citation at least IL aays
before said day of hearing TO eacn oL
the heirs OF said decedent whose names
and addresses are known ana appea'
Witness the Judge OF said Court. this
2nd day OF January, A. ID. 1874.
(Seai Of Probate Courp
HOWARD WHEELER.
Judge of Probate,
+. w. GOSEwIScH.
Clerk OF Probate.
w. T. Francis. Attorney'
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-01-19
BY Robt. D. Crawley

BY Robt. ID. Crawley
Everybody Is welcome in our home
at all times; kings or peasants,
friends or foes.
Hail guest! We ask not what
thou art:
If friend. we greet thee hand and
heart.
If stranger, such no longer be;
II foe, our love shall conquer thee. /"
Remember that behind the silent
recesses Of these walls there Is hidden
an unseen Being, that hears, sees and
records your. every word, act and
deed.
Rule l. Leave your worries, gloom
and cares at the door.
Q. Enter into this house with a
smile Of optimism on your face; this
is no place for pessimist.
8. Don't speak evil of your neigh
Dor.
4. Don't say anything about any
one that you will be afraid to face
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-01-19
FELLOWSHIP ETHICS
FOR HOME FRIENDS

IL brought back to you.
s. Don't say anything that you
hear "Um" say, because "Um" seldom
tells the truth.
6. Don't do anything that you
would be afraid to let Christ catch
you doing.
Z. Don't give US advice how to run
our home; you need 1t to run your
own.
s. Don't compliment us on having
a nice home; 1t Is our duty.
9. Don't fail to give US any word
OF inspiration or encouragement for
we long for a broader. higher life.
10. Don't criticise any one unless
you have passed the danger line of
being criticised. For our part, we
have not.
You will take due and timely notice
of these rules and govern yourselves
accordingly that the peace and har-
mony Of our home may not be dis
turbed.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-01-19
Editor Of Whip
Seeks Job Held
ByPhilA.B Brown
Senator Met Cormick Said to Have
Sponsored Bibb; De Priest
Also Helps.

washington, d. C.-Joseph D.
Bibb, editor of The Chicago Whip, is
an applicant for the job made vacant
by the death Of Phil H. Brown, who
was Commissioner Of Cancellation in
the Department Of Labor. The can.
didacy Of Mr.. Bibb is being sponsored
by Senator Medill Mccormick.
Mr.. Bibb as editor Of The Whip
has attracted attention by his bitter
criticisms of colored Republicans. He
has kept up a TRADE against them and
has characterized them as "Uncle
Toms" The subjects of his caustic
comments have run the gamut from
an alderman OF the city OF Chicago
to member of the Republican Ma
tional Committee. In political fights
he lined up with reformers and
against the regular organization.
But all such tactics are relegated
now. For and In consideration OF
this job Il is alleged, he will lay
down his trenchant pen and become
just as regular In his Republicanism
as any Of the colored followers of the
"old Guard" Promises to this ef-
feet, It is said. have been made to
Oscar DePriest and other Republican
bosses, whose endorsements are nee
essary.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-01-19

STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
Ramsey, IS. Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate OF Charlie
{ G. Johnson, Deceased
Letters of Administration on the Es-
fate of Charlie g. johnson, deceased
late of the City Of st. Paul. In the Coun-
ty of Ramsey and State OF Minnesota
being granted to Vernie y. o9 Jo1nSon b1 an
dayit made and filed herein, as provideo
nv law. that there are no debts against
the estate of said deceased:
It Is ordered, That three nouns a frone pe
AND and sns afser Tams the q date this Order in
which all persons having claims or oer
mands against the said deceased, IL any
there be, are required to hie the same
in Probate Court or saaa corhes r hs for
eVTt ~ is further ordered. That the first
Monday in April. 1924, at 10 o'clock
A. M, at a General Term OF SAID Crot prot
Hanse in the City Of st. Paul, in said
County, be and the same hereby Is ap-
pointed as the time and the place Wnenn
and where the said Probate Court Will
examine and adjust said claims ana oe-
And It is further ordered, That notice
Of such hearing be given to all creators
and persons interested In said estate.
by forthwith publishing this Order once n, :
each ,sa fSe arse
newspaper printed and published In
SAD Dated at St. Paul this End day of jan
1sesi Of Probate court)
BY the Court:
HOWARD WHEELER,
" Judge of Probate.
II, Turner, Attorney.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-01-19

head and went down on the canvass
He was able to rise at the count Of
ten but the bout was over.
"a game kid" was Norfolk's COM
ment in his dressing room after the
fray, where Hewlett was trying to
bring ease to the painful hand. He
brought 1t to me in the first round, f"
Norfolk added.
''Norfolk's a better man." was
Grants only observation as he tried
to shake the cobwebs out of his brain
in dressing room next to Norfolk's.
II want to meet him again later and
I'll make better showing"
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-01-19
JUDGE FINES MAN FOR
OPERATING CHANCE GAME

Louis Watson was fined $50 In
municipal court today when he en-
tered plea Of guilty to a charge of
running gambling house.
George Bells. one Of those present
when police raided the back room at
234 e. Fairfield avenue, was given a
s0-day suspended sentence for carry
ing gun, and the weapon was con-
fiscated. .....
Frank Martins. Ed Heveles and
Paul Navarro. Mexicans, were dis
missed on charge Of gambling. Ben
Shein and Sam Schiffman, also ar
rested on the gambling charge, for
feited SIS bail when they failed to
appear in court today.