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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-04
MEMBER Of CHOIR
DISCLOSED AS THIEF
Man Helped by Clergyman
Declared to Admit $15,-
600 BurgIaries.

A cleanup" of dozen perplex-
ing Jimmy burglaries that have mys-
tified police for weeks was believed
lowing the arrest yesterday of Fran
els Winfield Hart. 24-year-old mem
Der of the choir of Grace Episcopal
Church. and the recovery of loot cas-
ually estimated at $4,000 or more
Hart was arrested by Detectives
Sweeney. Waldron and Davis at Ninth
and L streets. Taken to headquarters,
detectives state, he admitted perpe-
tration of approximately dozen
Jimmy" robberies, and told the de-
tectives he was living at the Caven-
dish apartments. 1928 Columbia road,
in the apartment of Rev. Meade B.
Ma cBryde.
Detectives went to the apartment.
They found, secreted beneath the bu-
reau, a box holding bonds and jewel
ry. This box contained upward of
$4,000 in bonds. The jewelry has not
been completely appraised. 9.
1t was learned that Hart had lived
with Rev. Mr.. MacBryde for more
than month, following difficulties at
his parents home, 1914 Seventh street
southwest. lie is a member OF Grace
Episcopal Church, of which Rev. Mac
Bryde is rector, and a leader in the;
choir.
Held in Another Charge.
Hart told police that he was now
at liberty on $1,000 bond for indict-
ment as an accomplice in an embez-
element from the Washington Gas
Light Co, but that this was the first
series of illegal operations in which
he had been engaged, detectives say.
Even while he was being led by his
captors into the squadroom at police
headquarters, the telephone rang.
Miss Carolyne E. Hardesty of apart
ment 81, 1921 Mount Pleasant street,
was on the line. She was afraid to
enter her apartment. The door had
been forced and the burglar might
still besthere. Sweeney and Waldron,
other detectives, hurried to the ad-
dress. They entered. They found the
partment, rified, the thief gone.
Among the 1915 worth of missing
articles was a string of green beads
Back to headquarters went the de-
tectives. Among the items on the
person of the prisoner they found
a string of green beads. They cor
responded exactly to those Miss
Hardesty had just lost. 1T seems
that we've got your man." telephoned
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-04
COUNTY Is QUIET.
Paper Forbidden to Announce
Martial Law.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. Mex, Novem-
Der 4.-San Miguel County, which was
placed. under martial law last night
by Gov. ]. F.. Hinkle. as the result
of political controversy at Las
Vegas, the county seat. remained
quiet as National Guardmen held
their places at the voting booths early
today, according to telephone mes
sage received here.
The Las Vegas Optic was pro-
hibited from issuing an extra edition
announcing the proclamation of mar
tial law, according to the telephone
message which was directed to the
Albuuueroue Herald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-04
PROTEST NEGRO VOTERS.
Deputy Marshals Placed at Okla
homa Polls.

BY the Associated Press.
TULSA Okla, November Especial
deputy marshals were stationed at
polls throughout eastern Oklahoma
today. Federal officials refused to ex-
plain, but their action followed charg-
es during a hearing before Federal
Judge f. z. Kennamer here yesterday
that attempts would be made to pre-
vent certain citizens voting.
The hearing was on mandamus
action involving the voting privileges
of negroes in two counties, Judge
Kennamer holding in favor of the
negroes and ordering election officials
TO permit them to vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-04
japanese Honor Obregon.

MEXICO CITY, November A.
President Obregon has been decorated
by the Japanese government with
the Great Cross of the Order. of the
Chrysanthemum, it was announced
today. The decoration will be de-
livered before the president leaves
his office in December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-04
SEEKS PORTABLE x.RAY
FOR CUSTOMS SERVICE
Central American Government In
terested in American
Invention.
By the Associated Press.


SCHENECTADY, n. Y. November
4.-The recent announcement here of
the development in the General Elec
trio laboratories of portable X-rav
machine has brought inquiries from
Central American government con-
cerning the possibility of obtaining
Loo FOR use of customs inspectors at
ports of entry. The Coolidge mort
able X-ray, according to its inventor
has the power of disclosing contents
of bundles and of penetrating the
walls of room or a trunk and IL
was thought the device might be
adapted to customs inspection work
The machine is not yet ready for
commercial development, accordin&
to reports here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-04
DAvIs,cAsTs VOTE.

LOCUST VALLEY. N. Y, November
4-John w. Davis voted in Glen Cove
shortly before noon today. His ballot
was No. 232, and he said when he
stepped out of the booth it might be
safely assumed he had voted the
Democratic ticket straight"
Mrs. Davis accompanied the candi-
date. Her ballot was No. 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-04
SOLDIERS GUARD BOOTHS.
Patrol Williamson County With
Fixed Bayonets.
Ey the Associated Press.

1.y the Associated Press.
HERRIN, ILL.,. November 4.-Seven-
ty-five national guardsmen, some
with fixed bayonets, patrolled Will
liamson County today to prevent
threatened clashes between the Ku
klux klan and its opponents.
Heavy voting was reported in the
early hours, with no semblance of
disorder. At each precinct outside
of Herrin two militiamen were sta
toned to keep crowds moving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-04

The closing campaign speeches
of President Coolidge and
John W. Davis will be found
on page 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-04

Radio Programs-Page Fl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-04
WEATHER..

Partly cloudy and slightly cooler
tonight; tomorrow far; moderate
west to northwest winds. Tempera-
ture for "a hours ended at 2 pm. to-
day: Highest, 81, at noon today; low
est, As. at 1890 pm. yesterday.
Full report on page Z.
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Continued on Page 2, Column 81
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The Stars carrier system covers
every city. block and the regular edi-
tion is delivered to Washington homes
as last as the papers are rr.ntcd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
S7'RIBLING WINS
 DECISION FROM
 BURKE IN BOUT
Southern Schoolboy Gives Fans Comic Exhibition
 In New York Ring
By wESTBROoK PEGLER q leaSad Wlra tn Yha Ana. uar.IlN

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, N. Y. April 2S.-Willie Stribbling of Macon Ga., gave whimsical burlesQue en- tertainment in the garden ring Tues day night, assisted by Mike Burke, a plodding New York light heavyweieht for the benefit of the Olympic funds depleted sock, from which the monev must come to pay the expenses of the American Olympic team of the trip to France.
 stribling won the judges decision at the end of a six-round match. The only times Burke touched him at all, were when Mike, who is a Polish feI low with & regular job handling crated raspberries' and cauiiflowers in one of the big vegetable markets, grasped Stribling and hung on.
 Stribling whacked him with the en- tire program of a well-equipped as- sault and had Burke swaying two or three times. But Burke is one who has gone 10 rounds with Ad Stone and a dozen with Gene Tunney. If he hasn't much of an attack, he has biz flat rect and they stay under him. So there were no knockdowns and Mike was not badly used up when the last chimes sounded, leaving no doubt as to the decision.
 In DisdainfuI Fashion
 Strioiing became very ostentatious at
 
 attempt to hit him and probabIv couldn't hurt him if he should. Willie leaped In the air, made snoots at the Pole, bounced about him, waving his arms carelessly, and generally con ducted himself in a disdainful manner.
 Stribling was safe enough in these boyish pranks in this instance, but Gene Tunney or Tom Gibbons. had either of them been in Burke's place, would have knocked him back to his school books with one quick slam the first time the southern athlete be- came facetioux.
 Slow Fight
 It was a slow, dull fight, not com parable to Stribling's recent meeting with the light heavyweight Champion, Mike McTigue. but the fault was real iy Burke's. Ho was engaged at a com paratively cheap hire to- step in and protect himself and he locked willie's left arm under his own right and clunK tight whenever he possibly could. Willie usually beat him off by plunginR hia right into the ribs, but the blows were the wearing kind, incapable of produe- ing much effect in a short match. Willie weighed 167IS and Burke a pound more
 In semi-final of 10 rounds, Paul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
RESIGNATION OF
 STARS PUT NET
 BODY UP STUMP
Richards Joins Tilden In Withdrawing From
 Davis Cup Team

NEW YORK. April 29.--Reconsidera- ton of the whole tennis player-writer question, leading possibly to move to repeal the amateur rule interpreta- ton which would bar from amateur ranks next year stars who profit sub stantially from their newspaper work, may result from agitation stirred by the resignations of William T. Tiiden and Vincent Richards from the Davis cup and Olympic teams.
 Color to this prospect was given to- day by information that clubs and ten his organizations in many parts of the country were preparing to take the initiative.
 Typical of this movement was the action of members of the West Side Tennis club of Forest Hills, N. r., in seeking special meeting to register their opinions on the player-writer ques- ton. Louis Carruthers, president of the club, asserted the meeting was sought by members who favor as well as those who oppose the player-writer rule, but 1t was learned the latter group spon- sored the effort to have the organiza- tion's feeling put on record.
 Clubs Back Move
 Similar steps, 1t was 'iearned, have been taken by scores of other clubs, although no official information of such action has reached the offices of the United States Lawn Tennis association, where 1t was said today the reflection of opinion on the question was widely divergent
 No further steps are contemplated at present by the association nor are of ficials convinced that sentiment is strong enough to warrant any change in attitude, but opponents of the new rule regard as inevitable an overhaul ing of the entire question within suf- ficient time to clear Tilden and Richards as amateurs and pave the way for their return to international competition.
 Richards Breaks News
 Richards decision to follow the ex- ample of Tilden in resigning from the Davis cup and Olympic teams, although forecast by him several days ago, did not became known until today when he said he had forwarded his resignation to Julian S. Myrich, chairman of the Davis cup committee of the U. s. L. T. A.
 "The time has arrived for all tennis players who object to the obnoxious player-writer rule to come out in the open and unite in taking definite steps to curb the power of the millionaire ciique' that apparently Is striving to make lawn tennis safe for the idle rich," declared Richards in launching an attack upon the tennis governing body tonight. He predicted startling developments over the player-writer is- sue and asserted that the insurgents, with whom he has aligned himself" " would not sit supinely by while the Newport element" takes the democracy out of the court game" Long Been Looming
 This war has been coming on for long time" he continued. Certain disgruntled elements have been trying to run Tilden and men out of tennis i for the last three or four years. They have made things as unpleasant for us as they could in various ways as wit ness the caustic advice frame as a crude command which was given Til- den by members of the Davis cup com mittee during the doubles match with Australia last September"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
MRS. LOWE SPEAKS
 TO GIRL SCOUTS

CHICAGO, April 29.-International sisterhood, wa sthe theme of Mrs. Juliet Lowe of Savannah. Ca. founder of the Girl Scouts, Inc, in opening the convention of the organization here to- day.
 ''The Girl Scout, is the big sister of the entire world" said Mrs. Lowe. We must think of our movement as some thing bigger than a national movement. Tn eGirl Scouts and Girl Guides are organized in 26 countries. They are the pioneers of youth coming together in common ideals and common aims To bind up a friendship that won't die, an international encampment of Girl Scouts and Guides is to be held at Fox Lease in the Dune Forrest of Eng land. near Southampton,
 We have something to give the girls of Europe, We are ahead in hygiene camping and organization and they want American representatives to come over who can teach these things"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
4nd Bulldogs WH Open AnnuaI Series 7oday On Berry Field
DOPE IS TWISTED AS
 TEAMS OPEN BATTLE
Ham Stevens And Babe Graham Will Be Oppos-
 ing Moundsmen Today Game At 3 O'Clock

The dope will favor the Bulldogs, as for the teams lineup for the battle, but loss to Auburn and a victory oyer es,s'.. that n team @ by the psnthers give far as comparative score Is concerned.
 The Bulldogs themselves are all set for the fracas and the prospects are that they will give the Panthers quite a bit of trouble before the afternoon is over. They have been doing soma hard work for the past two weeks to set in shape for this series, and at present evefy man on the team seems to be in the best of conditien. Stevens Tn Shape
 Stevens, who is slated to get the call for mound service in today's skirmish. is in great shape and should be able to hurl some good ball. Ham has as on the mound this year, and if his mates give him the proper support the team from Owenton is bound to have some trouble.
 Preacher Hyde will have the job of receiving the slants, and from the show ing he has made this year big things are being expected of him before the series is over. Preacher has not only rrade the Howardites good man be- snsid the bat, but he has also won q game in the box and played some in, the outfield this year. Aside from these things, be has damaged several pitching regulations with his bat and he Is being counted upon to do some nice work against the Hllltoppers.
 Infield LtnesUp
 s The infield will be made up of scokel at first, Dawson at second. Ali Bains at short and Brindiey at third. This combination is one of the best infieids that the Bulldogs have ever had. both from the standpoint of hitting and fielding. Brindley is leading his team at the bat. and should be able to get quite few hits in the Southern series. When Brindiey connects with the ball, he usually gives 1t ride that goes for more than one base.
 Polly Scokel has not hung up the bat. ting average that Brindley has, but he has been a consistent and timely hitter this year as we'll as a good fielder, and he will give the opposing hurlers just about as much trouble as any mar, on the team.
 Strong at Second
 Dawson and Ali Baine make just about the best combination that How ard has ever had in the keystone sec tior of the infield. Neither of these boys Is exceptionally good with the bat, put the way they field is enough to put them on anybody's team.
 Fred White, Bob Shelton and Hugh Garfield will hold down the outfiela for the Howard team in today's game, and all of them are in fine shape 10 give the Panthers good game. Hugh Garfield has been hitting like a demon this year and his timely ciouts have been responsible for more than one of Howard'e victories, Garfield Is also . good fielder and is doped to go strong against the Panthers.
 White Hitting Hard
 Fred White has also been going strong with the willow this season. and he has made more circus catches thar, any man on the team. Any one that makes a hit in Fredss territory will cer- tainly have to give the ball a long fde 10 get eafe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
Slidin In

golden egg Ma and Pa may ruin their fortune. That they are push. ing Young Stribling to ofast steems to be an evident fact and some young enterprising hopeful is liable to bump off the family meal ticket after strenuous string of battles.
 It seemed to be somewhat evident fact, Major Jones agreed, that the Ma con youngster was being pushed faster we'll some day before he scales the pin nacle. But Ma and Pa find that it is of little use to have fortune and not use it, contrary to prevalent sentiment among most possessors of fortunes. SO young William goes forth to battle often, for, as the goose whose daily egg came far too seldom, so the cash discounts on the Stribling fortune come infrequent to the impatient possessors and a fortune is no good if not used.
 
 But maybe fortunes are differ ent over in Georgia. There's Red Herring. for instance. Now Red,
 who originally booked from the Magic City, was the chief attend ant at the court Of unfeel1ng young lady, Miss Fortune, while he had his headquarters located in Ala. bama. First one thing and then another happened to Red until he was known as & living symbol of hard luck. Early in May Herring will get the biggest chance of his lifetime. possibly when he boxes Jimmy Mason. European champion, over in Columbus in Major Jones' stadium.
 Major Jones says Red will stand a good chance to take swat at Benny Leonard by licking Mason, for the Britisher is to fight Leonard. and Red might easily replace him. So the big chance of his life has just been reached by the slugging Irishman, after years of hard luck and over in Georgia, so maybe there's g. difference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

a a,sJHIuNES are queer articles. They N are not even definable. We hear A of fortunes of various sorts and coraprised of various materials. Some fortunes are inherited, some are found, some are obtained through screened and mysterious means not known to the general public and some are even made by real honest-to-goodness labor. There are any number of different sorts of fortunes. Take W. L. Stribling. for instance. there's n queer fortune for you--neither inherited nor found but born. Yes, Mir. Stribling. the, young CT, must undoubtedly be elassed as a fortune.
 All of which is brought to mind
 by the advent of Major John Paul
 Jones. promoter de luxe from Co.
 Iumbus, Ga, In our fair city. It
 was, if you remember, Major Jones
 who was the principal pr0mulgator
 of the first and original Mike Me-
 tlgue. Stribling feud over in the
 rcd hills of Georgia which brought
 on the subsequent street parade by
 Columbus citizens and visitors who
 wanted to see MT. MeTlgue per
 form so earnestly that he consent 2 cd to play for them despite his
 previous decision to retire early for
 his daily beauty sleep.
 But to pursue the course of the first thought brought to fnind-it is} true. Stribling, the younger, is a fortune. So Pa and Ma no longer have to do their stunts in the circus-they have fortune. Young Mir. Stribling, then, goes valiantly forth, arrayed Sin the most up-to-date styles in ring apparel, and eashes out some of the fortune of Ma and Pa Striblilfs. iii
 !
 The Stribllngs' income from their
 fortune Is something around s..
 500 monthly and they have alnass-
 ed in cash a tidy sum over $100,-
 900 from their fortune. But like
 the old woman who had the goose
 credited with the ability to lay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
AMERICAN TEAM
 GETS PRACTICE
Olympic Rugby Team Works In
 Paris Stadium Tuesday

PARIS, April 2s.-(By Associated press.) .)--The American Olympic Rugby football players got their first practice in the Olympic stadium this afternoon, devoting the time mostly to kicking and passing. The boys went out in a driv- ing rain for an hour under the direction of Capt, Colby "Babe" Slater.
 The team greatly impressed specta- tors, John o'Nelll and William Muldoon. veterans of the Antwerp Olympic cham pionship team. and Caesar Manelli and Dudley De Groot particularly giving indications of great strength and speed.
 The French Rugby clubs of Paris arc getting their men together to give the Americans a real practice match on Saturday, to be played behind closed gates, as the French Olympic commit tee does not desire that any admission be charged until the real Olympic com petition begins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
NURMI INJURIES
 KNEE IN RACE

PARIS, April 2s.--(By Assoctated Presa.l l-Paovo Ntirnl. Finland.s crack nlddle distance rnnaars asssssi in- .iured his knee in cross country race sas Apo. Finland, recently and will be Enable to resume training for at least
 hree weeks, according to word received Aere today.
 If Nurmi's incapacity proves per-
 nanent it will greatly hurt the chances Sof the Finnish team in the athletic events. as he is regarded as the most pertain point winner for his country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
PAINTERS PLAN
 BIG FIELD DAY
Annual Class Day Events Slated For Next Sat urday at Southern

The 6ig day for Birmingham Southern college track and field athletes is slated for next Saturday. May 8, when the an nual Glass Day on Sunshine Slopes ia held. Glass competition runs riot in these events and some real races de- velop.
 The system of awarding track letters to men who break college records makes this meet also an important one for this reason, and generally several rec ords fall in the various events. Last year, the freshman class cleaned up Tn the track and field events, but this year the same class will have stlfr competition from the present freshman class.
 Many prizes will be given winners In inc various events, The meet will be held on the ball field at the owenton city park, starting at 2:So o'clock.
 Many Prizes offered
 Some of the prizes for the various events are as follows: 12O high hurdles S5 Panama hat, given by Toggery Shop; 100-yard dash, bathing suit from Winberly and Thomas; half-mile run, $5 in trade at Birmingham Arms and Cycle company; 220-yard dash, Ever sharp pencil from zac Smith Station cry company; one-rnile run, shirt from Mems shop; 220 low hurdles, fountain pen from owenton Drug companyf 44O- yard dash, S5 in gold by Alabama En- eraving company; two-Tnile run, pair Of white duck trousers by Saks Clothing company; shot put. cake by 2. T. A sorority; discus throw. two-pound boa of candy by college book store; elaal relay, loving cup by Herston Cooper to be retained after being won twice ir succession. Other prizes will be an nounced later.
 The judges will be pr. Guy D. Shave ly, president; Dean Ludd M. Spivey, Dr Trexler, Prof. Powlison and Coach Ziel man. Herston Cooper, starter.7S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
CLARK GRIFFITH
 A GOOD LAWYER

BALTIMORE. April 2s.-Eloquenee of Clark Griffith. owner Of the wash- ipsten sAnertean league basahAlI team, won the release from jail today of Ray Morgan, former second basenan of the Senators.
 Morgan was sentenced to year in jail last February for an attack upon a patrolman.
 Griffith told the court he would guar antee Morgan's future good behavior and intended to employ him as a scout.