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Evening star., 1924-07-20
SIX FLOWER-LADEN TOTS HONOR
+ COOLIDCES LEAVING FOR CRUISE
Youngsters Line Mayfo,cer Cngplank for VEL
come-Erchange Blooms With First Lady,
Executive Receives Bankers

Before leaving the White House
the President cleared his desk of all
correspondence and held several con-
1erences. He received long verbal re-
port from Director Hines of the Vet
Grams bureau on the activities of
that agency, particularly as to prog
Iess made IN carrying out of legisla-
tlon enacted at the recent session of
Congress.
Gov. Trapp of Oklahoma, en- route
nome from the Democratic national
convention. called to pay his respects
and talk over the agricultural and
business situation in his State.
Nearly hundred delegates to the
convention in Baltimore of the Amer
1can institute of Banking called on
the President, the first delegation OF
any kind received by Mr.. Coolidge
since the death of his son, Calvin,
jr., two weeks ago.
The president, on returning tomor-
row. Will engage in d series of con
ferences with William NJ. Butler.
chairman of the Republican national
committee, for the purpose of work
ing out in more detail the plans for
the coming campaign.
Evening star., 1924-07-20

from FIRST Fage.)
the horse. 1t is possible to buy Won
derful horses for hundred dollars.
and next Fall will see me playing
polo.
The foreign club here. the Teheran
Club, is for its size as complete a
club as one could want. But | fear if
continue to go on you will think [
am trying to boom the place and to
sell you real estate for cash
Now as to rugs. Just as Boston
is the home of the worst baked beans.
the worst rugs. The whole rug in
duStry out here is CONNIE Realized.
patterns and dyes sent out from the
States, with the result that the prices
are high and the products atrocious.
If my time We're limited, | should
rather take my chances on buying a
good rug in New York than in
Teheran."
Interested in Arms.
Maj. Imbrie, who, like his friend,
Mr.. La Gorce, had a fine collection
of weapons from various parts of
the world. was particularly interest
ed in Persian arms. On this subject
he wrote:
"Knives-there are literally thou
sands of them to be had. But they all
fall within three patterns. / have
acquired a few of each, but am abd-
ing my time. You can, however;
count on my bringing some good
specimens, a dozen for perhaps what
YOU would pay for one at home.
About the best bet here is the BRASS
ware, quaint, ancient stuff, bowls
cash traysl, trays. lamps and vases.
Also there is some exquisite armor
to be had here. 1 got BEAUTIFULLY
wrought inlaid shield the other day
In a previous letter Mr.. Imbrle de,
scribed how he and Mrs. 1mbrie had
lived for many months in a box car
in Angora, Asiatic Turkey, because
of the crowded housing conditions
there.
Evening star., 1924-07-20
REPORTS CAPITAL
|. FREE Of SMALLPOX
Dr.. Fowler Says No Cases
Are on Record, But Urges
Vaccination.
FREE TREATMENT GIVEN
Disease Has Broken Out in 35
States, Health Service
Records Show.

Washington is free from smallpox
at present in so far as the health de-
partment knows, Health officer Will
liam {. Fowler said last night, COM
menting on the warning issued yes
terday by the United States Public
Health Service of the prevalence of
the malady in 35 States.
Dr.. Fowler advised persons who
have not been vaccinated to take the
smallpox inoculation as a precaution.
The health department gives small
poX vaccination, without charge, from
IL to l o'clock on Saturdays. DR..
Fowler said that if the requests for
this service shoulu warrant such ac7
tion he would extend the time pc
RODS
This city passed through an out
break of smallpox several months ago
that ran the total number of cases
since January up to lab.
Disease Mild Here.
THE disease as we had it was Of a
mild type. however" DR. Fowler ex-
planned. "and no deaths resulted
The mild form in which smallpox
appeared here this spring was the
principal reason why so many cases
were recorded Officials of the health
office explained that many of the
sufferers were affected slightly
that they were we'll on the road to
recovery before their ailment was de-
tected. In some other cities the dis
ease prevails in more virulent form.
Figures gathered by the Public
Health Service for the week ending
June Fl show 35 States reporting a
total of S95 cases, as compared with
only 81 for the same week a year
ago.
Prevalent in Middle West.
The records indicate that the dis
ease is most prevalent in the Middle
West, including the centers of Gin
cinnati, Toledo, Indianapolis and De-
troit. The presence of the disease in
Baltimore and a number of cities in
New Jersey also has been reported
All State health officers, railway Of
ficials and the American Automobile
Association have been requested to
cooperate in preventing spread OF
the disease.
Evening star., 1924-07-20

On arriving at the Mayhower's s
dock at the navy yard yesterday
afternoon for their week end cruise,
President and Mrs. Coolidge found six
tots, children of naval officers sta
toned at the yard, standing at at
tention at the foot of the gangplank
with their arms full Of wild flowers.
The President and Mrs. Coolidge
stopped to talk to them. and. as they
did so, the children piled their fiow-
ers into Mrs. Coolidge's arms. while
she, saying she would like to trade, "
gave a bouquet she was carrying to
the smallest, a boy of three.
All the children stood at salute as
the President was piped over the side
and, as a section Of the Navy Band
played "The Star Spangled Banner
waved goodbye as the Mayflower
swung out into the channel, and then
scampered away with the intention
"of dividing the flowers she gave us.
Evening star., 1924-07-20
EXPLAINS KILLING CAUSE.
Persian Tells of Veneratlon Tor
Idols.

CHICAGO, July 1e.-One of the
strongest beliefs of the lower classes
in Persia is that the taking OF PIC
tures of women or religious idols Is
the same as stealing the subjects OF
the pictures This was the eNplaha-
tion given tonight by DR.. Zla NJ. BAG
dadi, who was born and educated
in Persia, Of the prooapie cause ut
the beating to death of MAI. ROBERT
Imbrie, vice consul at Ieheran'
Persia. :<
reports have stated, vice Consui
Imbrie was taking pictures a!ohg ,ne
the people probably became SO in
censed that the authorities could not
control them. He declared that
Americans are usually held in high
esteem in Persia.
against the Bahais, DR.. Bagdadi, who
is the most prominent leader of the
Rahais movement in the United
States, suggested that the "Moham"
medan priesthood of Persia, which
has hitherto controlled the govern.
ment and the commercial and indus
trial life of Persia, was becoming
jealous of the growing power of the
Bahais and therefore was leading the
ignorant classes to mob violence iD
order to retain control"
Inc Onlteu othteS, bT. bdsudul SUE.
gested, should not only ask for in}
demnity or apologies for the PersianI
but should also demand the deau
penalty for the instigators of the rid
that led to the fatal beating of Nal
1mbrie.
''The people of the Mohammedat
world understand no other language,
he said.
"The vice consul might have been
saved" DR.. Bagdadi declared, IF he
had taken a tip from the British
consul in Teheran. The British and
other foreign consuls, he said. dress
in brilliantly colored uniforms with
much gold braid, thereby impressing
their dignity upon the natives. The
British consul never
Evening star., 1924-07-20
SAYS WRITERS LIE
ABOUT PROHIBITION
Dry Leader Claims Foreign
Press Is Sent MisIead-
ing News.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

WINONA LAKE, Ind, July 19.-
America by special correspondents
centered in New York City is not
only retarding the cause of prohibi-
ton. hut is destroying faith in repu-
table news services, Dr. Ernest H.
Cherrington, general secretary Of the
World League Against Alcoholism,
told executive members Of the league
here tonight in outlining the neces-
sity of supplying the foreign press
with accurate news Of dry America
Not many newspapers in Amer
ica." DR.. Cherrington said, willingly
and purposely distort the facts about
prohibition, and the regular and
reputable news services rarely &c
wrong in reporting facts Their cred
ibility Is rarely questioned
Untruths Sent Out.
But there are constantly going out
from America for consumption in
foreign lands the grossast untruths
most part by special correspondents
York. These false stories are printed
in the press of the Old World to the
great hindrance of the progress OF
prohibition and often to the detri-
ment of friendly relations between
the people of this country and Old
World peoples"
State Superintendent William H.
Foxgrave of the Massachusetts, Anti
Saloon League and Mrs Ida Wise
Smith of Des Moines. Iowa, director
of Christian citizenship for the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union,
spoke at the conference this after
noon. Mr.. Foxgrave declared world
prohibition necessary to protect
national prohibition.
Mrs. Smith said that because we
are some years removed from the
horror of the liquor evil we have for
gotten its terrible aspect. "Prohibi-
tion has been written into the laws
of the land. 1t is our task to see
that it is written into the customs
of society" she said.
Evening star., 1924-07-20
BUTLER SILENT ABOUT
RETURN TO MARINES
Refuses to Discuss Report He Will
Take Command of Base at
San Diego January 6.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, July 19.-Direc-
tor of Public Safety Smedley d. But
ler tonight refused to confirm or deny
published reports that he has been
assigned to take command of the
United States Marine base at San
Diego, Calf, January 6, after his
special leave from the Marine Corps
expires.
Director Butler recently wrote to
Mai Gen. John A. Lejeune of the
Marine Corps asking what his status
would be should his services as head
Of the Philadelphia police depart
ment no longer be required after the
expiration Of his original leave.
Marine officers here explained that
Director Buffers reported assign
ment did not mean that he was to
drop his work here. 1t was pointed
out that If the director obtained
leave from the President he could
remain here from one to three more
years IL his services are desired.
President Coolidge recently placed
the entire matter of Director Buffers
furlough in the hands of Mayor Ken
drick. AS yet the mayor has not
stated whether he will ask for an
extension of the leave.
Evening star., 1924-07-20
TWO CONCERTS PLANNED,
Programs to Be Given at Central
Stadium.

Two band concerts will be given
at Central High School stadium this
week under the auspices of the
Community Center department of the
public schools, the first on wednes-
day evening and the second on
Friday.
Wednesday at 1880 the U. S. Army
Band will give the first of its series
of three concerts, arranged by the
Community Center department. with
capt: X. g. Sherman commanding.
Bandmaster w. j. Stannard will cnn !.
duct the program. especially prepar-
ed, and WCAP will broadcast the
concert.
Friday, 1880, the band concert will
be given by the Boys Independent
Band, James E. Kidwell conducting.
to be followed by motion pictures OF
one of the government departments.
as. well as a brief address by r
prominent speaker on q subject Of
general interest
Evening star., 1924-07-20
LEOPOLD AND LOEB
SEEK TRIAL DELAY
Motion for Postponement of
Thirty Days Likely Mon
day in Chicago.
BY the Associate ted Press,


CHICAGO. July 19.-No change of
venue from Cook County will be asked
but continuance of a month NAV
be asked in the trial of Nathan Leo
poid, jr.. and Richard Loeb, million
aires sons, who say they kidnapped
Dor, for excitement, attorneys for the
accused youths indicated today
Preliminary motions will be heard
on Monday. The trial is set to open
August 4. If a continuance is asked,
attorneys said. it will be "for about
80 days"
Preparations for the trial were be-
ing completed with the greatest Sc
crecy by both the defense and the
State. Rumors OF some sort of sur
day were circulated today, but attor-
neys refused to comment on the re-
ports.
The basis Of the defense. it was in
dicated. might be plea of COM
pound insanity, that the youths alone
gether their mental processes were
such as TO make them dangerous.
Next Move BY Defense.
Lawyers tonight in discussing the
probable result of Mondays hearing
said that the next move is naturally
up to the defense and that there are
IL motions the defense attorneys are
l. Motion to quash the indictments
charging kidnapping for ransom and
murder. This is likely as matter
of record.
2. Motion to demand the State fur
nish a full list of its witnesses, also
probable as matter of record.
3. Motion for a continuance, which
defense attorneys are considering.
4. Motion for a special sanity hear
ing preliminary to the trial.
g. Motion for a change of venue
from the court of Chief Justice John
R Caverly Of the criminal court to
another court in Cook county.
Might Seek New Coart.
s. Motion for a change Of venue to
a court in another county.
z: Motion to exclude certain evil
dence on the ground that it is il
legally obtained This might refer
to the boys confessions. lawyers said
s. Motion for a severance of the
trials of the two.
3. Motion to take the case out of
Illinois jurisdiction and compel the
State to prove venue on the ground
that the Franks boy may have been
killed in the State of Indiana and his
body brought back here.
10. Motion for an immediate trial
IL. Motion to admit the accused to
bail.
IL. Plead the boys guilty a.
charged.
A newspaper conducting a canvass
of it's readers on proposal to radio
broadcast the trial, announced that OF
S.137 opinions received, 4,774 were
against the proposition
Evening star., 1924-07-20
800 POLICE SEARCH
FOR SLAYER OF CHILD
Process Of Elimination to Cause
Questioning of 1000 Persons
in Hospital.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 1s-More than
800 detectives and uniformed patrol
men. in addition to a number of spe-
cfal Investigators, the greatest num-
Der ever assigned to run down a
criminal on Staten Island, continued
their hunt tonight for the murderer
of eight-year- Francis Mcdonnell.
Despite their efforts, the identity of
the man who strangled the boy in a
thicket, near Port Richmond last
Monday, still remains a mystery.
Capt. Ernest Van Wagner, chief OF
Staten Island detectives, said tonight
that but little progress had been
made toward solution of the crime
He said his forces are devotinp
themselves now to a process of elimi-
nation. This means thorough oues-
tioning of more than 1000 patients.
inmates and employees of the Sea
farm. nearby. p"o'
A meeting of the women's police
reserves OF Staten Island was heId
tonight, and plans were adopted for
active cooperation in the hunt for
the slayer. Aoi
Evening star., 1924-07-20
"EMIR" TAKEN TO CITY
JAIL PENDING PROBE
Man Claiming to Be Victim of
International Plot Moved From
Third Precinct,

Seid Zerdecheno. who claims to be
the Emir Of Kurdestan. and who
charges that England, Turkey and a
New York newspaper are responsible
for his troublea was removed to the
District jail yesterday from the third
precinct, where he was being held.
The man Is being held In custody
pending an investigation by the i'm
migration authorities who claim that
he entered the United States on an
improper passport
The self-styled Emir still asserts
that he is a royal parsonage, and no
flaw has yet been proved in his story.
One detective at headquarters de-
ciared after the mans continued In
sistence, ''Now ! am beginning TO
wonder II he Is not really the Emtr
confidence IL Beginning to arouse .
few questions In the minds Of the au-
thorttiea,
Evening star., 1924-07-20
U. S. GETS CREDIT
FOR BRIDGING GAP
IN LONDON PARLEY
CONTINUED from First Page.)

committee on economic restoration of
the Ruhr is a Memorandum by M.
Seydoux, economic adviser of the
French foreign office. This memo
randum proposes withdrawal of the
customs Organization from the Ruhr
as soon as Germany passes the requi-
site legislation for the Dawes plan.
1t also provides economic and railway
evacuation in a stipulated time, which
is understood, to be within a month
after the German reparation loan Is
subscribed.
: There remain to be disclosed the
circumstances under which the fnd-
ings of the conference are to be COM
m unicated to Germany, as at present
there is no inclination to call Ger
many into the conference. The pre-
vailIng opinion, emphasized III French
circles, is that, as Germany under the
Dawes plan is about to become the
debtor of the allies, it Is proper for
them TO draw up an undertaking
which Germany would sbe asked to
sign.
The members of the conference, who
have remained strictly at their tasks
since the parleys oper ed, had their
first holiday this afternoon. Some
of the French and Belgian delegates
paid visit to the Wembley exhibit
tion.
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Honor of Making
First Postal Boz
II, 1910 Is Claimed

Thomas Brown, q clerk in the
post Office ct Richmond. Va, in
1910. under Postmaster Foushee.
will go down in history as the per-
SON who invented or planned the
first post office box"
Miss Mary D. Lewis. great
granddaughter of Brown, now liv-
ing at Tallahagee. Fla, ha. claimed
this honor for her ancestor. and
Postmaster General New has
granted 1t, since he can find moth
ing in the files OF the department
to disprove it.
II am ready to give him the
benefit Of the doubt" Mr.. New said
in . lsttAe to MiSs Lewis.
Evening star., 1924-07-20

The University OF Texas may be-
come one OF the wealthiest institu-
tions Of learning in the world az q
result of the recent discovery or oil
on its lands. Under contract with
the oil companies the university will
receive 4 one.eighth yoYalt
Evening star., 1924-07-20
GERMANS DIsPLEAsED.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, July, Is.-CalIing for re-
,jection Of any intsrpretation Of the
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Ascending I'm Ability.

From this grade T., ABOVE de-
scribed, up to grade a., which EN-
hraces the Assistant Secretaries and
Assistant Postmasters General. the
law describes the successive grades
adding each time a little more edu-
cation, experience, knowledge and
The fourteenth grade pays $500.
II must be borne in mind that the
law does not Undertake to grade
persons" but does undertake to
grade work" A person of great
ability may be assigned to work re-
ouiring very little ability. The. critic
therefore should not say that GER
tain person of great ability is rated
below a certain other person OF less
II there are Instances of'this sort
II may be the duty of an admintstra-
tive superior TO promote the person
Of greater ability to the work \re-
lquiring that greater ability. Here II
Evening star., 1924-07-20
PERSIA PROMISES
EFFORTS TO PUNISH
SLAYERS OF IMBRIE

Continued from First Page
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
FELTON,

Robert Friedel, ST., one of the
best known and highly respected
citizens Of FELTON,, died Friday, Octo-
ber "a, 1924, in a hospital in Will
mington, where he went to be Oper-
ated on. For a long time he had
been in poor health. For many years
he was identified with the business
and civic affairs of FELTON, and Kent
county and had made friends wher-
ever he was known. He was de-
voted and consistent member Of the
M, e. Church. His home life was
one of happiness, both as husband
and a father. The funeral was held
last Monday in the church with Rev.
Dawson as speaker. Interment was
made in the Hopkins cemetery by
w. A. Berry, funeral director.
Charles Cox died in New York on
Friday, October "a, 1924. About sew
en- years ago he bought home near
Canterbury, which is near FELTON,,
and passed the most of this year
here with his family. They had gone
10 his former home in New York for
medical attention. He leaves a wife |
md four daughters. Interment in
New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kitchens en-
a number of friends last |
sunday at a dinner.
Miss Elva Montague and little
lephew of Wilmington are spending
ONE time with her parents, Mr.. and
frs. Thomas Montague.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zach Hatfield Of
harrington were the guests of Mrs.
lila Sharp on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31

For Inspector, First Election District:
Stephen H. Wingate.
For Inspector, Second Election Dis
trict: Frank Ellis.
For Inspector. Third Election Dis
trict: D. Guy Ralph.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
REPUBLICAN, TICKET

SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT
For Senator: Lorenzo c. King.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE

For Representative: Beverly w. Hick-
man.
For Inspector: Asher E. Gray.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31

FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT
For Senator: Elisha A. Steele.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
SECOND REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT

For Representative: Charles W. Nc
Cauley.
For Inspector, First Election District:
Harry E. Speaker.
For Inspector, Second Election Dis
trict: John F. Nelson.
For Inspector, Third Election Dis
trict: Alexander Jones.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT

For Representative: George H. Nat
thews.
For Inspector: Avery C. Sirman.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT

ler
For Inspector. First Election District:
Luther w. Burton
For Inspector, Second Election Dis
trict: Fred E. MCGEE.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT

For Representative: Luther H. Cliff
ton.
For Inspector: Walter M. Lloyd.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31

A Progressive b a man who hasn't
yet got hold Of the reins.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
NINTH REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT
TENTH REPRESENTATIVE

For Representative George H. Short.
For Inspector: Ebe H. Rust.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
FIRST REPRESENTATIVE pIsrRIc

For Representative: Robert H. Der
rickson.
For Inspector, First Election District:
Joseph M. Watson.
For Inspector, Second Election Dis
trict: Elwood Argo.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31

EN II HITT1E0EN AITVE
DISTRICT
For Representative: John A. Lingo.
For Inspector, First Election District.
Addison Chandler.
For Inspector, Second Election Dis
trict: Wayne c. Brewer.
For Inspector. Third Election Dis
trict: James L. Warrington.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
SECOND REPRESENTATIVE
nUCTDHGT

For Representative: Alexander R.
For Inspector, First Election District:
Merris T. Stayton.
For Inspector, Second Election bis
trict: George f. Willin.
For Inspector, Third Election Dis
trict: James M. Alexander.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31

FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT
For Representative: Willard M. Short.
For Inspector, First Election District:
George H. Hall of H.
For Inspector, Second Election Dis
trict: John c. Cleaver.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
NINTH REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT

For Representative: Cyrus Hatfield.
For Inspector: Elwood Hurley.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT

For Representative: Addison B. Hud
son.
For Inspector, First Election District:
John Harmon.
For Inspector, Second Election Dis
trict: Thomas 2. Mckinney.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
DISTRICT NOMINATIONS

For Inspector, First Election District:
Paul c. Wright.
For Inspector, Second Election Dis
trict: Emory r. Phillips
For Inspector, Third Election Dis
trict: Sidney G. Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
FIFTH REPREsENrArINE

For Representative: Edward N. Smith
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT

For Representative: Harley P. White
For Inspector, First Election District:
John H. Steele.
For Inspector, Second Election Dis
trict: Charles w. Hickman.
For Inspector, Third Election Dis
trict: Walter ]. Wells.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT

For Representative: George F. Phil
lips.
For Inspector: Brady Dorman.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE

SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT
For Representative: John E. Magee.
For Inspector, First Election District:
Robert q. Godfrey.
For Inspector. Second Election Dis
trict: William Williams.
For Inspector Third Election Dis
trict: George %. Harrison.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31

FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT
For Senator: James B. McCabe.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE

For Representative: Howard H. Dick
erson.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-31
DEMOCRATIC TICKET

SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT
For Senator: William F. Allen.