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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
SEIZURE OF j. s.
MISSIONARIES
PROTESTED
Legation at Picking Lodges
compIaint-Bandits Cap
ture British Citizens

PEKING, May 29.-The United
States legation today lodged q pro-
test with the Chinese government
against the Selling of two American
missionaries, Rex Ray, of 1903 Main
street, Richmond, Va, and Doctor
H. G. Miller, Of 50 Eighth avenue,
New York city. by Chinese bandits,
Ray was affiliated with the South
Baptist Convention Mission head
quarters and Miller, the, Christian
and Missionary Alliance headquar.
ters.
Ray and Miller were members of
a rescue party that had set out from
WI Chow, province of Kwang-Si, to
aid a party from the American
Christian and Missionary Alliance
station at Kweilin. This party was
attacked by bandits and two mem
bers were reported killed and two
British citizens captured.
Miller and Ray Travelled up ths
Xvii river, but were attacked and
kidnapped by bandits at Taaiwang.
American Consular Chamberlain
at Canton, has left for the scene of
capture to attempt to gain the mis-
sionaries' release.
During the past seven days an
American lumberman named Dins.
more was murdered, two mission
aries from Kweilin were reported
killed, two American missionaries
were captured and three British citi.
zens were reported captured by
Fukien and Kwang-Si bandits. .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
RUSH IN SENATE
EXPECTED ON
NAVY BILL
Leaders Doubt Funds to EIe-
Vate Guns Can Now Be
Obtained This Session

Legislation to bring the United
States navy up to the authorized
strength under the Washington
limitation treaty reached the Senate
today following its passage by the
House.
Efforts will be made by members
of the Naval Affairs Committee to
put it through before the end Of
the session.
The total appropriation is nearly
$3.50 900, 100000, which covers the
construction of eight new scout
cruisers, six river gunboats for use
in China and extensive repairs 10
other vessels, including the CONVEX
sion Of four old coal-burning battle
ships to oil burners.
The Navy Departments amend.
ment appropriating $6,500,0O0 to
elevate the guns on thirteen ships
to make their firing range equal
to those of Great Britain and Japan
was rejected by the House, so it is
now doubtful If the authorization
can be granted in Congress at this
session,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
IS URGED
To RUN WITH
COOLIDGE
Senator Being Groomed for
1928 omination-DoubtfuI
If He Will Accept
By II. *. REYNOLDS,
International News Service.

Senator William e. Borah Of
Idaho, whose political philosophy
and views upon public questions
closely parallel those of Calvin Cool
idge, is being prevailed upon to az
cept the Republican Vice Presi-
dental nomination at Cleveland.
The matter has been put up to
Borah by persons close to the Presi-
dent, but the Senator's decision has
not been made. He is said to feel
that his greatest service to the
country could be performed by re-
naming in the Senate, where his
independence and ability have won
him a commanding position. than
by presiding over that body and
cutting himself off from the give
and'take legislative battles in which
he would participate on the floor.
On the other hand, Borah Is re.
garded as a potential candidate for
President, and by serving a term
as Vice President under Mr.. Cool
idge tho way may be opened for
him to receive the Republican nomi-
nation in 1928. unless new political
alignments disrupt present con-
ditions.
Ticket Seen as Good One.
The Presidents friends think that
q Coolidge -Borah ticket would be
good one, uniting as it would
the conservative and progressive
elements of the Republican party
under one banner.
There will be plenty Of vice presi-
dental nominees at Cleveland for
the convention to vote on, but
probably not a single out-and-out
candidate. Few men run for the
vice presidential nomination. 1t
has not been so attractive in the
past. being looked upon largely
as a place where political parties
put men that they have no further
use for. Such is not the outlook,
however, since Mr.. Coolidge's rise
to the Presidency The Importance
of the post has been emphasized
and there are several men in the
Republican party who would like
to have the job. Secretary OF Com
merce Hoover was being suggested
for the second place on the ticket
few days ago, but he declares
that he is not a candidate and does
not want to be placed in the race.
Objection To Beveridge.
With the question of Vice
Presidential candidate still up in the
air, President Coolidge was also
still undecided today on the mar
who will place him in nomination
at the Cleveland convention.
Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana al
one time was the almost unanimous
selection of the President and his
advisers, but objections to the
former Indiana Senator have devel
oped in some quarters.
Today the names most prominent
ly mentioned for the honor were
former Governor Herbert Hadley Of
Missouri, who nominated Roosevelt
in 1912, and Wallace McCammant
Of Washington, who nominated
Coolidge in 1920.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
Bank Robber Kills
Self as Capture
Drew Near

LENOIR CITY, Tenn, May 20.
Robert johnson, forty-eight, a
car repairman, was dead here
today, the result of a bullet
fired by his own hand.
johnson, in the most crude
fashion, attempted to rob the
Bank of Philadelphia, near here,
late yesterday. Walking into
the institution, he requested
change for a dollar from the
cashier, who was alone at the
time. When the cashier turned
to accommodate his customer,
he faced a revolver and the
command to 'fhand over all the
money in here"
johnson left the bank with
more than a thousand dollars,
taking up his escape on foot.
"A posse quickly followed, and a
running battle resulted in the
robber being wounded. When
johnson had used all but one
of his revolver shells, he sent
a bullet crashing through his
own brain. All the money was
recovered.
Many who knew the man ex-
pressed the belief that he was
Gemented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
FLAG RAISING IN
CLARENDON
PLANNED
Memorial Day Ceremonies to
Be Under Auspices of
Women's Civic Club

CLARENDON, Va; MAY ga
large American flag will be raised
on the lot in Clarendon upon which
stands the memorial tree planted
by the Woman's Civic Club of
Clarendon last Armistice Day as a
tribute to the boys of Arlington
county who lost their lives in the
world war, at the Memorial Day
exercises here tomorrow. The cere-
monies, beginning at 10 o'clock, will
be under the auspices of the Wom-
ems Civic Club, with Mrs. Samuel
B. Detwi.er as chairman.
The flag, a gift of Mrs. Frank A.
Dunkin, mother of Frank e. Dun.
kin, county boy who died in the
war will be raised by Frank M.
Sherwood, past commander. Airing
ton Post, No. 1879, assisted by the
Boy Scouts. The principal address
will be by Mr.. Sherwood. The
ceremonies will be opened with a
selection by the FIT. Myer Band,
after which twenty school children
will sing America the Beautiful F."
Following the flag raising, Philip
Hunt will place wreath of flow.
ers on the stone marker at the
base of the memorial tree. The
program will conclude with the
children singing "Columia Gem of
the Ocean," followed by the playing
Of the Star Spangled Banner" by
the band
The regular monthly meeting of
the Arlington Camp. Sons of Con-
federate Veterans, was held last
81 he af
Lyon Park, with Commander Ash.
| ing of the Daughters Of the Con-
federacy was also held at the same
time with Mrs. w. w. Snyder,
presiding.
Delegates. matron, sponsor, and
maids of honor, to represent Airing
ton Camp at the opening at
selected as follows:
Matron, Mrs. w. w. Snyder
chaperone, Mrs. Ashton c. Jones
Of honor, Miss Alice Sue Kesselring
Miss Matte Jones and Miss Eloise
Hough; delegates. DIR. r. N. Sutton
| ley and Hugh Clarkson as alter.
mates.
More than 800 attended the sup
per served by the woman's aid
society in the basement of the Cen
trail Methodist Episcopal Church OF
Ballstoon last night. The proceeds
go to the building rund of the new
$35, 900 church.
Fletcher Kemp, school super.
intendent, today refused to com.
ment on complaints that no gym
nasium is provided in the high
school under construction in Jeffer'
son district other than to say the
question will be submitted to the
school board.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29

What's Doing Today and
Tomorrow.
To-day.

Today.
Card party--sfunicipal Council. Royal
Arcanum, "5e0" party in the Pythian
Temple aps,,, at sac Pm. $500. .o,o.r.
program at 1lo4 M street northwest.
at s p. m.
Entertainment Benefit Of St
Stephens Church building fund at 30l7
Memorial services--Federal Post No.
s24. Veterans of Foreign Wars. to hold
services in memory of Department of
Agriculture employees who died during
the war IN auditorium of New National
Museum at p. m
Play--"Robin Hood" to be presented
by the Senior Dramatic Club OF Mac
Fhrland Junior High School in the
Banquet and dance--In celebration
Jacob Jones Post. No 3, American
Legion, at the Arlington Hotel in the
Observation-Disclosures exercises of the
Knights of Columbus Evening School at
918 Tenth street northwest. at p. m.
EntertainmsHt1 e am AHeri TsI.s ion
H streets northwest, will give enter
tainment in the afternoon.
Playets-The "O-E-Mor" Dramatic
Club Of the Johnson-Powell Community
Center viii present two playlets at
Celebration - Irish night" will be
celebrated by a musical sat the Play
house, Eighteenth and N streets north
DsncewLonesome Club Of Washing.
ton will hold a dance in the small
ball room of the Arcade at $3.50 p. m
Meeting--Catholic Big Brothers ir
Room COS of the Kresge building a
p. m.
Reception-For new citizens at the
characterization School. Seventh and
o streets northwest at p. m.
Meeting--Conduit Road Citizens Asso.
citation in st. David's parish hall al
s p. m.
Exercises-Flag presentations to the
Langley Junior High School, under
auspices of the North Capitol and
North Washington Citizens Associations
this afternoon.
Anniversary services--Fifteenth an
niversary services at the Ascension
Church. Twelfth and Massachusetts
avenue northwest. at p. m.
Misunderstanding OF graduates Of
class Of IS Of the old. Washington High
School at 2S14 Adams Mill road, at {
p. m.
Tomorrow.
Meeting-Comrades of the President
Own Garrison Army and Navy Union
will meet at Memorial stadium, Soldiers
Concert-Violin and piano concert al
Central High School at Sis .. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29

less McAdoo is nominated by the
Democrats, is likely to swing to.
ward La Toilette and to fall in be-
hind an independent La Toilette
Presidential candidacy while at the
same time supporting radical Repub-
licans and radical Democrats on
Republican and Democratic tickets
for United States Senator and Con-
gresham and governor and minor
officers.
Meanwhile by a strange chance
which did not look like a chance,
but like deliberate design, an an.
nouncement was made today in
Washington by Carl Vrooman, who
used to be Assistant Secretary of
Agriculture under Woodrow Will.
son, to the following effect:
If the Democrats do not nominate
man satisfactory to the farmers
then multitudes of Democratic farm.
ers in the West, including Mr..
Vrooman, who happens to be the
owner of large number of farms
in Illinois, will seek a Presidential
candidate outside the ranks of both
regular parties.
Mr.. Vrooman has been an earnest
%~ANN ~ "a |CllAOILdl, Dul he HAS UcCI
losing money on his farms and he
IS full of rage. He is a man OF
large property, but he is ready to
bolt. His announcement here today
was taken as formal warning to the
Democratic party that he and his
numerous friends, unless the Demo
Gratis went their way, would go to
La Toilette.
Situation Summed Up.
In sum the situation thereupon
today took the following form:
Railroad labor legislation, as well
as farm relief legislation, seems un
likely in this Congress.
La Toilette is out to reap the
political fruits Of the ensuing dis
content.
La Toilette cares nothing about
the communists except to distrust
and repel them from him.
La Toilette is our for the proper
tied farmer and the Well-paid rail
road worker to make them the back
bone of his presidential effort, ans
the outright outward organizing oil
that effort has been begun through
the LA Toilette for President Com
mittee," headed by w. T. Rawleigh
in Chicago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
TAXES OF DEFENDANT
IN LUMBER CASE Barred

The income tax returns of Charles
Phillips, jr., of Atlanta, Ga. one Of
the defendants in the lumber con-
spiracy case on trial in Criminal
Court, No 2, Justice Bailey pre-.
siding, was today admitted into
evidence over the protest Of
Phillips counsel
written request from Harry A.
Daugherty, then Attorney General,
to the Secretary OF the Treasury
for leave to inspect the returns and
to have copies for use in legal pro-
ceedings was shown to the court,
after which the returns were admit
ted as evidence.
Counsel for the Government
pointed out to the jury that the
Eitzen-Touart partnership, which
dealt only in the resale Of surplus
lumber bought from the Govern
ment. made during the years 1919
and 1920 a total Of $4,000 as net
profits.
This firm was composed of
Charles Phillips jr. Gus Eitzen and
Mitchell A. Tcuart, ir.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
PLEA FOR.
GLEN ECHO
BOXING
Montgomery Commissioners
Turn Down Request to Es-
tablish Athletic Club

ROCKVILLE: Md. May 29.-Al.
though the commissioners for the
various counties of Maryland have
authority under law enacted by
the last legislature to issue per.
mits for boxing exhibitions in their
respective counties If, in their opin-
lon, 1t is advisable to do so. no
such exhibitions will be allowed in
this county, so long, at least, as
the present board Of commissioners
controls the situation. This was
made plain at meeting of the
board here yesterday when an an.
plication Of Harvey L. Miller. Of
Washington, for permit to hold
boxing contests in the vicinity of
Glen Echo was rejected Nv a imam.
lmous vote of the board.
Miller told the commissioners
that If given a permit for boxin0
exhibitions, he would establish an
athletic club near Glen Echo. ner.
NIT no drinking or gambling there
ana run 1t on a high plane gen.
orally.
Edward Butler, colored, of Wash.
lngton, known as Smoke Screen"
Butler by reason Of the fact thar he
was, according to the Washington
ponce, the first in that city to usA
the smoke-screen on his automobile.
VINO was arrested by MONTGOMERY
county officers on the Seventh
street pike. near Wheaton. This
county. early Sunday morning. and
who has five charges pending
against him herr namely, two al.
leglng assault with intent to kill
TWO violations Of the motor vehicle
law and one violation of the local
option law of the county, has heen
released on $4,000 bail, Edward XII.
Ieen, OF Washington, Qualifying as
surety. He will be given a hearinp
in the police court here on Satur
day, June Z.
Henry r. Benson, a former mem
Der of the legislature from this
county and a weIi.known retired
farmer, died yesterday morning al
the home Of his son. Harry L. Ben
son, near Sandy Spring.
Under the auspices of the Repub
lican Woman's Club, of Montgomery
county, luncheon and bridge party
was held at the Manor Club, al
Norbeck. this county, yesterday.
Following an illness of one week
Mrs. Della w. Barber, wife al
James NJ. Barber, died early Tues
day night at her home near Ceda,
Grove.
The county commissioners have
appointed Frederick X. Parks a con
stable for the county and have as
signed him to section 2, Chevy
Chase.
Doctor William T. Pratt, of Rock,
vile, has been reappointed health
officer for Montgomery county for
term Of two years.
William G. w. Leizear died last
tuesday night at his home near
Lay Hill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
Two Steamers in Crash

NORFOLK, Va, May 29.-With
a hole stove in her starboard bow,
the result Of d collision in q fog
off Cape Hatteras yesterday with
the Mallory tanker Hexbar, the
British steamer Manchurian Prince
returned to Hampton Roads today
unassisted after having cleared
earlier in the week for Rio de
Janeiro. The Hexbar was un.
injured and continued on her way
to New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
MARYLAND EDUCATION
HEAD Is REELECTED

BALTIMORE, Md, May 29.-
Albert s. Cook today was reelected
State superintendent of Education,
for a second term of four years,
with a salary increase of $4,000.
Cooks salary is now $4,000, as
high as any other state official of
Maryland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
ITALIAN ENVOY SILENT
ON RUMOR OF RECALL

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, May 20.
Prince Gelasio Caetani, Italian
ambassador to the United States.
here on a tour of investigation Of
California's reclamation projects,
refused to comment on reports from
Rome that his recall was under
consideration.
The ambassador, however. said
that "a singular rumor with the
same motives was circulated three
months ago until the prime minister
officially denied it," st@>
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
LIBRARY TO OPEN ONLY
FOUR HOURS TOMORROW

The Public Library will be open
tomorrow, Decoration Day, from 2
to p. m, for both circulation and
reference use. Library officials
state that 1t will be impossible, to
keep the library open from 8 to .
as on former holidays, because the
fund for Sunday and holiday serv-
ice was so reduced in the last appro-
priation bill.
Takoma and Southeastern
branches will not be open.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
IRED by IMMIGRATION ACT,
ITALY MAY RECALL ENVOY

ROME, May EFT was reported
here today that the recall of Prince
Gelasio Caetani. Italian ambassador
to the United States is under con.
sideration.
Premier Mussolini and his col.
leagues in the government are
greatly disappointed that diplo.
matte pressure at Washington
failed to bring about modification
of the immigration law,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
Chemical Society Meets

The Chemical Society Of Washing
ton is holding a special meeting at
the American University this after
noon. A picnic and visit to the
Fixed Nitrogen Research Labora.
tory is on the program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
Sailor Killed By Fall

NORFOLK, Va, May ga
thirty.foot fall from the hurricane
deck to the hold Of the Old Do.
minion line steamer Jamestown re.
suited in the death here today of
j. A. Nickelsen, a seaman. Nickel.
sens sister. Mrs. c. G. Alexandra.
Of Atlanta. Ca, has been notified.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29
Wounded by Own Gun

Stumbling as he was aiming his
shot gun for a hawk flying above
his home, John E. Biggs, twenty
one, of Anacostia, ID. c., fell, shoot
ing himself in his hand. He was
treated at Providence Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29

The identity of Dorothy
Brown" held in connection with
the death of Samuel Brown i'm
the Broadway Central Hotel,
New York. Sunday, was revealed
today. Police say she is Dorothy
Sautman, twenty-five, a former
Chicago show girl and the daugh-
ter of a cap maker in Toronto.
She has worked in hotels and a
candy store here. Photo shows
the heretofore Dorothy Brown as
she was leaving the homicide
court, where she was arraigncd.
Before Magistrate House she wore
a wedding ring and one set with
a diamond. The presence of tile
wedding ring is pulling. Dctec-
tives and her attorney SAMUEL
Reis) say she is unmarried.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29

The county commissioners have
appointed Frederick K Parks a con.
stable for the county and have as.
signed him to section 2, Chevy
Chase.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29

Following an illness Of one week
Mrs. Della w. Barber, wife Of
James NJ. Barber. died early Tues.
day nigh: at her home near Cedar
Grove.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-29

Doctor William T. Pratt, of Rock.
vile, has been reappointed health
officer for Montgomery county for
term Of two years.
William G, w. Leizear died last
tuesday night at his home near
Lay Hill.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-04
GLORIA ENTERTAlNS

Gloria swanson. who IL now max.
Ing ''Alanhandlcdf at Pmamounts
Long Island studio. celebrated her
birthday Thursday by entertaining
n number Of her friends at dinner.
dance az the Ritz-carlion hotel. New
York. Among her guests werc Mr.
and Mrs. Adolph Zui,oF. Allan
Dwan. Rlchani Dix. Belle Daniels
owen johnson. John Fsrpr. Mr..
and Mrs. Stanley Rlnebart. Sir WIN.
lam wlseman. SIR and Mss VIII.
lam Johnston. Mr., and Mrs Ralph
Block. Mr.. and Mrs. +. W. NJ Han.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Mccarthy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian johnson and
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Valentino.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-04

A FTER smashing all former house
n records az the Blue Mouse
theaier for the first week. THE
White Sister, Lillian Gish's famous
screen achievement. starts It's sec.
pni week tomorrow. Thousands Of
Seattle movie lovers and followers
* this famous screen star. jam.
med the popular Fifth ave. photo.
play house daily and nightly. and
we're forced to await their turn In
long lines that stretched block
long.
The white sIsSsr'' Is a motion
picture achievement that deserves
and demands all the praise that f.
possible TO bestoiv.
Lillian Gish Is magnificent. No
actress Of this generation has car
red the fame OF sheer genius for
acting as does this captivating little
star in The white sister"
Mr.. Hamrick has arranged
beautiful prologue In conjunction
with the presentation Of the picture
that Is impressive. Henri c. fe Bel
staged the prologue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-04
TIDE CAUSES DELAY

Time and tide wait for no man.
but men often wait for the tides
even In the making OF motion pic
lures.
The tide was entirely responsible
when Victor Flemings Code OF the
Sea" company. in which Rod La
ROGUE and Jacaueline Logan are
co.featured. waited six weary night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-04
FEED CHICKENS OR
GO TO JAIL WILL
BE SHIPPERS FATE

oS ANGELES. April A.
~ Poultry shippers and deal.
ers who fail 10 provide adequate
quantities Of food and water for
fowl in stock or shipment win be
snhject 70 a fine Of $500 or six
months in prison. under terms Of
~ ordinance recently passed BY
the city council.
Poultry business Il SUCH nm i'm.
portant part Of CALIFORNIA; com.
mercial life that tho Society for
me Prevention OF Cruelty TO An.
lmala took II upon Itself to see
mat a'i incoming poultry is prop.
erly cared for.
4 whole carload OF chickens
recently died from lack On food
ana water. officials Of tho soci.
e'y asserted. The dealer 10 whom
me chickens were CONSIGNED lad
gone into bankruptcy ami could
not receive the shipment and
mo shipper refused 10 negotiate
Tor iis return. Because of Tho
isct that the freight car was
locked. the law prevented tho
railroad company from breaking
INTO the car. II was said AZ 4
result al Of the chickens died.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-04

hours on the wharf at San Pedro.
Cal. TO get scenes OF yacht essen.
tial 10 the dramatic progress Of the
production.
Arriving at the wharf at o'clock
TO film the night sequences, the
motion picture players found that
the anchored yachts deck was sev-
eral feet below the line OF the dock.
Not being mariners, they had for.
gotten that I o'clock was low tide.
AZ l O'clock the next morning the
high tide would be in. they Were
told. and so there was nothing 70
do but wait Work started a few
minutes before l and continued un.
til dawn.