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Evening star., 1924-08-21
ABSENT WITNESSES.
FREE z PRISONERS.
Policeman Fails to Appear
and SchuIdt Dismisses
Dry Case.

Making good his expressed deter
mination to dismiss for want Of
prosecution all cases that come be-
fore him for trial in which police off1-
GERS, revenue agents or other prose-
cutting witnesses fail to show up,
Judge Gus A. Schuldt, in the United
States branch of Police Court. today
dismissed for want of prosecution the
cases of the United States against
Mamie Lee Murphy and Wilson Grigs-
by, jointly charged with sale and
possession of whisky.
These cases had been on the docket
a long time and continued every time
they had been docketed for trial be-
cause the prosecuting witnesses had
not appeared. Last week, when the
case was called. Aubrey johnson. a
material witness, through whom the
Government would attempt to prove
that the defendants sold whisky, was
absent An attachment was issued
against Johnson. 1t was shown today
that the attachment had been served.
but the man was not in court. Police
man McGilton, another material wit
ness. was not present. The court took
occasion. after dismissing the cases,
to commend Lieut. Walsh, Sergt
Weber, Revenue Agent Tut and
Headquarters Detective w. H. YER
million for their attendance each time
that the cases had been called.
When the case was called and the
prosecuting witnesses failed to ans.
wer. Attorney James A. O'Shea, for
the defendants. moved to dismiss for
want of prosecution. and the court
granted the motion. Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Thomas E. Lodge ask
ed for another continuance, saying
that he had performed his duty in
notifying the Governments witnesses
to appear, but that he had failed to
get them to come to court when the
cases were called.
Evening star., 1924-08-21

long-distance broadcasting stations,
have received no request to maintain
silence. and, to be frank, they do not
know whether they would acceed to
the request IL made. The Department
of Commerce Is leaving the matter en-
tirely up to the commercial stations
Prof. Todd said today that his plan
IL carried into effect, would be pure
gamble. He didn't mention the odds
against getting anything from Mars,
but suggested that the radio had de-
veloped possibilities which should not
be overlooked in attempting to solve
the problem Of whether there is life
on the planet. The message might be
received in the form of pictures, he
suggested, and one Washington in
ventor, c. Francis Jenkins. is pre-
pared with suitable apparatus to re-
ceive them. They might come in some
disturbance which would be shown
only on an automatic receiving in
strument, and again. they might be
received and understood by any one
listening in. There are all sorts of
nights" as concerns Mars.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
MOOR BAND HURLED
FROM RAS AFRAU
Considerable Losses Suffer.
ed by Tribesmen as Span
iardS Get Relief.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MELILLA, Morocco, August 18 (de-
layed).-The fortified position of Ras
Afrau, held by a small Spanish force
and besieged for several days by re-
bellious Moroccan tribesmen, has been
relieved after fierce fighting, in
which the natives were driven back
with considerable losses.
Ras Afrau is under command of
Gen. San Juro and was garrisoned by
two companies of a Melilla regiment,
terry of artillery. The Moroccans oc-
cupied intrenchments in the imme-
diate neighborhood. The first OBJ
5ective Of the three relieving columns
was the capture OF strategic points
on the hilltops facing the enemy.
They succeeded in doing this after
brief engagements. The enemy left
a number of dead on the field after
short, sharp bayonet fighting, in
which the foreign legionnaires dis
distinguished themselves. The legion
naires adopted the system of advanc-
ing with rife in one hand and a
bayonet in the other.
Natives Screen Troops.
-NdsINc liTtS IoTIuGu screen
in front of the Spanish troops. The
fleet lying off shore co-operated bril-
liantly during the preliminary fight
ing, bombarding the enemy concen-
tration. Spanish aviators also as
sisted by signaling enemy positions
although they were unable for some
time to fly because of the extremely
strong winds. The guns stationed
in the blockhouse joined in the bonn
bardment and greatly assisted the
advance of the attacking columns.
The Moroccans at one time ar
rived SO close to the fortifications
that they began penetrating the wire
defenses. Further progress Of the
tribesmen. however, was halted by
the use of hand grenades. When the
action was resumed Sunday the Span
ish troops were able to advance al
most without resistance. They found
the defenders of the fort still pos
sessed of sufficient food and ammuni-
tion to last three days, and deter
mined to hold out for an even longer
period if necessary.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
BRoADsIDE AT COOLIDGE
Davis to Answer Presidents Ac-
ceptance Speech.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 21.-Before
departing for Sea Girt, N. j., where
he plans to fire the first broadside
against President Coolidge's position
as the nominee of the Republican
party tomorrow, John w. Davis con-
ferred here today with Glenn l..
Shaver, his campaign manager. and
other party leaders on general cam
paign plans.
Mr.. Shaver returned from the West
to supplement reports made by tele-
graph concerning what he regards as
favorable drift in that section to
the Democratic national ticket. He
already has advised the presidential
nominee that the people in the West
are anxious to hear Mr.. Davis and
it was largely at his insistence that
the party standard-bearer decided tn
inaugurate his intensive campaign
Immediately after his Labor day ad-
dress at Wheeling, w. Va
West to he Contested.
While Mr.. Davis has determined to
strike into the West early next month.
stages remains to be fixed definitely.
1t is fairly certain. however, that he
will speak at Des Moines, Iowa;
Omaha, Nebr.. and Denver, Colo, on his
first trip across the Mississippi River.
Upon the completion Of that tour he
is likely to take the fight into the
Middle West and the East before
again returning to far. western ter
ritory.
Upon his return to New York from
Sea Girt he will give his chief atten-
ton to preparing the subject matter
of the message he will deliver to Ohio
Democrats At Columbus on August 26.
He has invited James M. Cox, former
Governor Of Ohio, to come here to
discuss the Ohio situation with him.
Evening star., 1924-08-21

Charles P. White, for some time past
engaged in farming near Smithheld,
Va, and formerly identified with the
chief Of the coal division. Department
Of Commerce, yesterday by DR.. Julius
Klein, director Of the Bureau of For
eign and Domestic Commerce. Mr..
White succeeds Francis r. Wadleigh,
who resigned last winter to enter busi-
ness in New York.
Although Mr.. White took over the
duties Of his Office Monday, official an
nouncement Of his appointment was not
made until yesterday.
Francis M. Shore, assistant chief of
the coal division, who had acted as
chief of that division since the retire.
ment of Mr.. Wadleigh, will continue
in his former capacity.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
Radio From Mars Must Penetrate
Jnzz-Luden Ether to Reach Earth

II winged words reach the earth
from Mars via radio, they must pene-
trate an ether that Is fairly jammed
with jazz music. speeches on how to
raise potatoes. cotton reports, cam
paign talks and the coded signals
which constantly flash from station
to station all over the world.
While Prof. David Todd, formerly
head astronomer for Amherst, Is op-
timistfo of the cooperation he is to
receive from radio stations in his
scheme to maintain silence, with the
idea in view of possibly intercepting
radio messages from Mars. neither
the government nor commercial sta
tions seemed smitten, to any great
extent, with the idea today
The Navy Department is frankly
skeptical and has declined to silence
it's stations. The War Department,
willing to take a chance. has ordered
operators to keep quiet a few min
utes each day, on the chance of pick
ing up something.
WRC and WCAP. Washington's two
Evening star., 1924-08-21
PRESIDENT TO RAKE
HAY FOR NE|GHB0R
Volunteers When Sickness
Delays Crop-Accepts Bal
ti'nore Speaking Date.
BY the Associated Press.


PLYMOUTH. VT, August 21.-Kept
indoors most of yesterday by one OF
the most severe rains of the Summer,
President Coolidge was prepared to-
day to get some exercise in the hay
field
The President is turning his atte-
tion to official business. Mr.. Coolidge
yesterday accepted an invitation 20
speak in Baltimore at the unveiling
of the Lafayette statute there on
September G. Lafayette -Marne day.
The President has on his program
an engagement to help Ed Blanchard
rake hay. During a visit with Mr..
blanchard who is a neighbor of Mr.
Coolidge, the President learned that
sickness in his neighbor's family had
delayed him in getting in his crops
He volunteered to help. -
LfghtainE strikes Nearby. @
Lightning struck about the Presi.
dents home during the severe storm
late yesterday afternoon and night,
one bolt putting out of commission
the telegraph apparatus in the tenn
porary business Office in the general
store. The store is situated about SO
yards from where the President and
his family are staying in the home
of his father, John Coolidge.
Electrical workers were kept busy
several hours repairing the damage,
but no material injury was done by
the bolt.
President Coolidge and his family
apparently were not disturbed. No
wires go into the Coolidge home and
the real effect of the bolt was not felt
there.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
PLOT TO AVENGE DEATH
OF BROTHER is FOILED
Four Men Nabbed in Taxi, When
Detectives Recognize
One.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, August 21.-A plot to
avenge the murder of Joseph Tucker
in Detroit eight months ago was
frustrated today, the police said. by
the arrest Of four men on the lower
East Side.
The prisoners were taken as they
were entering a taxicab, on the floor
of which the police found four re-
volvers
The driver also was held, and the
five were charged with violating the
Sullivan law, forbidding the carrying
of concealed weapons without a
license.
At headquarters the four men gave
their names as Louis and Charles
Tucker brothers of Joseph: Louis
cPretty') Amberg and Joseph Am
berg, brothers. All said they lived in
Brooklyn, but admitted they had
come from Detroit recently.
Four detectives in a police automo-
bile recognized Louis Amberg. who
is said to have a police record, and
the arrests followed.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
TWO RENT SUITS FILED.
Owners Seek to Prevent Price-Fix-
ing by Commission.

Through Attorneys e. Russell Kelly
and Bertrand Emerson, jr, E. P. Tay-
lor yesterday sought . restraining
order from the District Supreme q
Court to prevent the Rent Commits
sion from refixing rent for his house
at 1895 N street. The house now Il
occupied by William II. Jones, who
has appealed to the commission, it
was stated
A similar Injunction against the
commission and 81 tenants In the
Carolina apartments was asked yes-
terday by the American Realty Com
pany, through Attorney A. Leftwich
Sinclair, who formerly was chairman
OF the commission. Plaintiff averred
that the power Of the body to func-
tiop has been nulifisd by the fact
thzt the war emergency under which
tt vas ccenAe6 he nnGo
Evening star., 1924-08-21
DAVIS WILL STRIKE
At c. o.P.|N JERSEY
Democratic Candidate to Ad-
dress Rally Tomorrow as
Gov. Silzer's Guest.
RY the Associated PrnsS

BY the Associated Press.
SEA GIRT, n. j., August 2l.-John
W. Davis, Democratic presidential
nominee. will begin his visit to New
Jersey this evening, when he is due
to arrive at the Sea Girt residence of
Gov. Silzer by automobile from New
York. No functions are arranged for
tonight. Mr.. Davis and the governor
planning to discuss campaign issues.
The nominee and Gov. Silzer will
play golf tomorrow at the Spring
Valley Golf and Country Club. Mr..
Davis and the State Democratic Com
mittee will be guests of the governor
at a luncheon at Spring Lake at
1880 o'clock.
VIII Speak Outdoors.
Mr.. Davis will begin his outdoor
address at the Sea Girt camp grounds
at O'Clock. He will be preceded by
Senator Edwards of New Jersey and
Mayor Frederick Donnelly of Tren-
ton, Democratic aspirant for the seat
now held by Senator Walter E. Edge,
Republican. Gov. Silzer will introduce
Mr.. Davis.
Fifty thousand persons are expected
to come here tomorrow for the Davis
address. The speech will not be
ing system has been installed to
carry the nominees voice to the edge
of the crowds.
There is possibility that Mr.. Davis
may spend Friday night at Sea Girt,
returning to New York on Saturday
morning.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
DAWES T0QAR|F
: VIEWS ON UNIONS
win Declare Attitude Satur-
day - Plans "Straight-
Shooting" Campaign.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 21.-Charles G.
Dawes. Republican candidate for Vice
President, will make known his atti-
tude. toward trade unions in his speech
at Augusta next Saturday, in which he
will open the Republican campaign in
Maine.
He announced this between trains
at the Grand Central Station today
in response to the question of one Of
several newspaper men. who sought to
Interview him on the rear platform
of the car on which few minutes
later he left for Westbrook, Conn.
DO you wish to say anything con-
cerning reports that you are unfriendly
to trade unions?" he was asked.
viii Make Stand Clear
"You will find all that in my Augusta
speech" he replied readily. Nobody
who reads my speeches is going to
have any doubt as to where l stand,
but am not going to make any stump
speeches on railway platform.
The vice presidential candidates Is
minute stay in New York was occa-
stoned by the necessity of changing
trains on his way from his home in
Evanston, Ill, to Westbrook, where
he will spend tomorrow with Walter
A--Wilson, a business associate of
Chicago. Tomorrow night he will
depart for Maine.
He was met at the station by Rep
resentative John Q. TilSon, chairman
OF the speakers bureau of the Re-
publican Eastern headquarters: Ferd-
erick A. Hicks. Eastern campaign
manager. and large crowd of news
paper men, photographers and motion
picture camera operators.
Determination to conduct "a cam
paiga of brass tacks." not ''bombast,
was reiterated by Gen. Dawes as he
travelled eastward on his first cam
paign trip. Such an intention was
announced by the nominee in the ac-
ceptance address Tuesday night. and
WAS emphasized by him today in dis
cusSing the speech he will make
Saturday.
Mr. Dawes feels that voters want
discussion of issues, conducted with
defniteness and force, rather than
any exposition of generalities.
Plans "Strnight Shooting"
'The American voting public, in
my opinion, wants straight-from the
shoulder shooting from their candi-
dates for national office, and I intend
to give it to them" was the way he
summed up his intention.
Believing that extemporaneous ad-
dress lends itself more to such treat
ment of the issues than does prepared
speechmaking, he does not intend to
write out his speeches in advance. In
fact, before leaving Evanston yester-
day, he threw in the waste basket the
address he had prepared for delivery
at Lincoln, Nebr., August 29, on the
agricultural question, and will speak
extemporaneously. He prepared his
Augusta address in part sevearl days
ago.
Although a man of means, Mr..
Dawes is not using a special train or
even a special car on the present
trip, but only an ordinary Pullman,
In which he reserves space the same
as other travellers.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
3 NABBED IN HOLD.UP
PLEA LIMITATION STUNT"
Fourth Boy Escapes in Rain of
Bullets-''Frat" Story
Probed.
BY the Associated Press.


CHICAGO. August 21.-Three boys,
one of them a grandson of County
Recorder Joseph Haas, who declared
they were breaking into a store as
part of a college fraternity initiation,
were held by the police today while
the police Investigated their story. A
fourth youth who lodged several po-
lice bullets escaped.
James Riddel. grandson Of Recorder
Haas, first gave an assumed name.
He and Joe kordick were caught out
side the store, and told a story that
the initiation ceremonies Of their fra
ternity-which they failed to identify
required them to break into a laun-
dry and don unwashed garments and
appear before their brothers. -
They are not college boys, Police
Capt. O'Malley stated later. Riddel
was employed in his grandfathers
office. The youths had an automobile,
the ownership of which was traced to
Carl Klein, who was arrested.
Evening star., 1924-08-21

Continued from First Page)
ence they could hardly advocate a
more effective plan"
Preacher AxSails Exclusion.
Grave consequences are following
as a result of the way in which Japa-
nese exclusion was brought about by the
recent action of Congress-" said Dr.
Sidney L. Gulick. secretary of the
commission on international justice
and good will of the Federal Council
Of Churches today.
"a billion self-respecting men and
women Of the Far East" he declared,
will inevitably resent the act Of Con-
gress; ill-will and suspicion will
grow.
America will also suffer in that
this i'll win and resentment, which
may not necessarily lead to war. will
cause a demand for the expenditure
of hundreds of millions of dollars for
defense on the Pacific Coast.
DR.. Gulick, former missionary in
Japan, characterized the passage of
the Japanese exclusion act and its
resulting anti-American agitation in
Japan as tragic chapter Of misin-
formation, misinterpretatfon and
mischievous politics"
Shall America. protesting in words
to love peace, yet follow principles
and procedures that involve militar-
ism and perhaps ultimate war? Shall
America be obedient to the ideals
and spirit of Christ or to the ideals
and spirit Of Mars? A concrete issue
now confronts the people of America"
Evening star., 1924-08-21
STRICKEN ON YACHT,
SHIPBUILDER VANISHES
Member Of Cruising Party In
Puget Sound Mysteriously
Missing From Vessel.

By the Associated Press.
SEATTLE. August 21.-Charles N.
Seaborn, Seattle shipbuilder, was
missed from the yacht Tenino, which
he commanded. while the craft was
cruising in Puget Sound Tuesday
night with q party of friends, 1t was
learned today.
Investigation developed that he be-
came ill and fell on the deck. H. K.
Scheel, navigator Of the yacht, found
Seaborn lying with his head against
a coil Of rope, he said. He left to OBJ
tain q robe and when he returned Mr..
Seaborn was missing. Friends be-
lieve he fell overheard.
The yachting party was composed
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Scheel, three young
women and Mr.. Seaborn.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
DEATH FOLLOWS INJURY,
Richard p. Cowling. Hotel EN-
ploye, Suffered Year and half

Richard Peyton Cowling. 81 years
old and lifelong resident of this
city, died at his residence, 1915 Ken
nedy street, yesterday. He had been
IN declining health since being in
5ured in street car accident in this
city about year and a half ago.
Mr.. Cowling had for the last 20 years
neen head houseman at the New will
lard Hotel.
He was we'll known in this city and
had many friends. He is survived by
his wodow, Mrs. Edith NJ Cowiin1: a
daughter, Mrs. Virginia Miller, and a
son, r. P. Cowling, jr. Funeral serv-
Ices will be held at the residence Sat-
urday afternoon at o'clock. Rev.
Maurice White will officiate. Inter
ment will be in Glenwood Cemetery,
Evening star., 1924-08-21
MEETING TO BE TONIGHT.
Military Service Legion to Plan for
Defense Day.

Maj. Stirling Kerr, commander of
the Military Service Legion Of the
District of Columbia, today corrected
an erroneous announcement in ref
erence to a special meeting Of the
legion to indorse Defense day test"
and to organize for participation in
the observance Of the same. The spe-
cia1 meeting is to be held at 7:3o
o'clock this evening in the white par
lor Of the Ebbitt House. 14th and F
streets
A published statement incorrectly
set forth that the meeting was held
last evening. The principal speaker
this evening will be Maj Reynold E.
Blight of Los Angeles and this city.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
FOUR BELIEVED DEAD
IN new JERSEY WRECK
Passenger Train Strikes Truck,
Turning Locomotive En- {:
tirely Around.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated freSs.
CRAWFORD, N. j., August 2I-
Four persons are believed to have
been killed and one injured when
a Philadelphia and Reading passenger
train hit q truck here today. derafl-
ing the engine and turning it in the
opposite direction. Two passenger
coaches were turned over.
First reports were that between
20 and 80 passengers Of the two
coaches which had turned over were
placed in ambulances and taken to
hospitals in Plafnfield and Elisabeth.
The extent of their injuries was not
determined. =. -
The known dead are the driver
of the truck, believed to be Harry
Thompson, "a. of Newark, and Luther
Martin Of South Fontaine, Pa, fire.
man. Harry Gilbert engineer, was
taken to the hospital with 2 broken
leg. =.
The train, No. GOA. was travelling
on the tracks of the Central Railroad
of New Jersey. en- route for Jersey
City, having left Plainfeld at 1890.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
FRENCH STRIKE ENDS.
Dock Workers Return on Terms
Of Employers

HAVRE, France, August 1.-THE
dock employees who went on strike re-
Gently returned to work today on the
terms of the companies.
The strike started in the early part
Of August ard seriously affected a
number of transatlantic lines. The
French Line steamer France, which
sailed August Is for New York, was
manned by z crew made up Of French
naval seamsn. Other vessels had to
postpone aAilinga The strikers had
.deunde4 ~ 4ncreese u 1eeA
Evening star., 1924-08-21
BEAR CUB RIDES PLANE.
Carried Aloft From Moscow to
Berlin Zoo-Enjoys It.

Jana, a 5-month-old bear cub, arrived
at the Berlin zoo today from Moscow,
having made the 1.200-mile trip in an
airplane.
The passenger appeared to enjoy the
journey and entertained the passengers
in the plano with her droll antics and
insatiabie appetite. The cub. which
was captured near Archangel, is q gift
tram the German-Russi21 AiUlAAo
EouRNE - thA 1n0 ....--
Evening star., 1924-08-21
Liauor.Laden Craft Seized,

SAVANNAH, Ga, August 21.-Load-
ed with 1900 bags Of fine liquors, each
containing quarts and including
many Of the best brands and a good
supply Of real champagne. the two
masted and turbine driven schooner
Charles II. Hyde was towed up the
Sayanpah River this morning by the
cutter Yamacraw and anchored at the
.n111cipal wharf. /,
Evening star., 1924-08-21
TAILORING IS OLD ART.
Began in Garden Of Eden, J. A.
Mears Tells Rotarians.

The art OF tailoring was declared
yesterday by J. Albert Mears to be
one Of the oldest Of all, having been
started in the Garden of Eden by
Adam and Eve. Mr. Mears spoke
before the Rotary Club at the New
willard Hotel
William +. Ham, president Of the
Warrington Railway and Electric
Company, who has Just returned
from a trip to Europa made = short
speech In response to q welcome from
the club. George OConnor entertained
with Jokes and songs, accompanied
at the piano by George Wilson.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
Tasty Cocoa Bread
Latest Product of
u. S. Laboratories

Something new in bread which it's
originators believe should prove pop
ular Is announced by the Department
of Agriculture. 1t Is cocoa bread,
has decided flavor of cocoa which
pleases most palates and retains it's
freshness longer than ordinary bread
The experimental baking laboratory
of the Bureau of Chemistry achieved
the product by substituting to 10
per cen. of -four in any good bread
formula with cocoa and omitting
shortening, which is supplied by the
cocoa. An equal amount of sugar
and cocoa Is used. The bread is dark
brown.
Evening star., 1924-08-21
SINCLAIR FIGHTS TRIAL.
Uses Walsh's Speech AZ Basis for
Dismissal Plea.

Harry r. Sinclair. lessee oe tho Tea
pot Dome oil reserve, who was in.
dicted with Albert B. Fall, former
Secretary Of the Interior. last Juno.
yesterday nled another plea for
abatement in the District Supreme
Court, asking, through Attorney
George p. Hoover, that the Indictment
be quashed.
The plea was based on statements
made over the radio by Senator Walsh
OF Montana, prosecutor Of the sena-
torial investigation Of oil leases. On
the same grounds . plea was hled
last week BY Edward L. Doheny. Jr.,
who also 70 under tndinknapt with his
uentl9o nHATRA