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Evening star., 1924-12-07
GUARD IS GIVEN
|. TO GRAND DUCHESS
Royal Guest of New York
Social Leaders Plans to
Visit Capital.
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, December 6.-Victoria
Feodorovna, Grand Duchess of Rus
sia and kin to the members of vir-
tually every ruling house in Europe,
arrived in the United States today,
the police guarded guest of the coun-
try's wealthiest and most socially
prominent families.
Five minutes after the big liner
Paris had dropped anchor at Quaran-
tine three burly bomb squad de-
tectives had clambored aboard and
Joined the royal party. They will re-
main with the grand duchess through
out her American visit, guarding
against a possible attempt to carry
out anonymously written threats
that she had come here at her own
peril.
To reporters, who followed on the
heels of the detectives, the grand
duchess hastily explained that her
visit had no significance politically.
and declined absolutely to discuss the
recent action of her husband, the
Grand Duke Cyril. in proclaiming
himself heir 70 the throne OF the
Romanoffs She and members of her
party insisted that her visit was in
response to an invitation rendered
long before the grand duke had
issued his proclamation at Coburg.
where he now is, with their three
children.
Precautions Elaborate.
Elaborate police precautions were
observed as the Paris docked only
those who could prove that they had
business there were permitted on the
pier, where three closed motor cars
awaited the party. A motor cycle po-
lice escort of Is preceded, followed
and surrounded the three speeding
cars as they took the party to the
Waldorf-Astoria.
The police escort and guard were
provided at the request Of George
Djamgaroff, secretary of the Monday
Opera Club, through which the invi-
tation to the duchess was extended.
He had received several anonymous
letters, he told the police, containing
veiled threats against the visitor s
life.
With NJ Djamgaroff, to greet the
exile at the pier, was Mrs. Henry p.
Loomis, president of the Colonial
Danes of America. Others in the
party, also exiled monarchists, were
the widow of Gen. Orloff, who was
assassinated several years ago; the
widow of Admiral Makaroff, COM
manaer of the Black Sea feet Of the
Russians during the World War, and
Admiral Petroff of the Russian i'm
perial navy.
Duchess Dressed Simply.
A somewhat angular woman, tall
and dressed simply to the point of
severity, the grand duchess gracious
ly welcomed newspaper men who in
vaded her suite at quarantine. But
she deftly turned aside all references
to anything political, Russian or 9TH
erwise, and positively declined to dis
cuss whatever notions she might
have regarding the return of the
monarchy to Russian event which
probably would place her on the
throne as the little mother of all
the Russians"
Her visit was purely a social mat
ter, she insisted. And with that, she
added, was coupled a desire to ex-
press in person her thanks to Amer
CONTINUED on Page 4, Column So
Evening star., 1924-12-07
FLYER FORCED INTO SEA
is SAVED BY STEAMER
Naval Plane En- Route From Phil
adelphia to Hampton Roads
Has Engine Trouble.
By the Associa ted Press.

By the Associated Press.
NORFOLK, Va, December 6.-Lieut.
Bowman, naval aviator, landed at
Baltimore today from the steamship
Circinus, which picked him up at sea
last night after he had been in a
perilous position several hours by
being forced down by engine trouble
in his flight from Philadelphia to the
Hampton Roads Naval Air Station.
Oficers at the naval base here were
advised that the plane also was SAL
vaged, although badly damaged.
Lieut.. Bowman left the naval aircraft
factory at Philadelphia yesterday to
deliver the plane at the base here. He
was forced down at 4:30 o'clock in
the afternoon, and drifted helplessly
for several hours, until sighted by
the steamer.
Evening star., 1924-12-07
Boy Loses His Life
Rescuing Bird on
Elevated Railroad
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, December ED
ward Clark. 13 years old, was
dead today, the result of his effort
to free a pigeon entangled in a
string. near the deadly third rail
of the South Side elevated rail
road. The pigeon had made
nest under the charged rail.
With a ball of string which the
bird had attempted to weave into
a nest, it had entangled one foot
and trapped itself. The boy
climbed the structure and re-
leased the pigeon while several
boy friends looked on. Suddenly
he plunged to the ground dead.
The coroner's jury decided he had
grasped a high tension cable afer
performing his errand of mercy.
Evening star., 1924-12-07
MAYOR rs SUSPENDED.
Town Breathes Easy After Custer
of Red Official.
by the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
DOUARNEZ, France, December g.
The fear stricken population of this
town began to breathe easier today
a the news that Mayo/ La Flanchec
had been suspended by the govern
ment and ordered tried for melting
a rebellion.
The people had been living in ter
ror for the past week since the Com
munist strike in the sardine factories
spreading, practically tying up the
town, while the mayor, wearing his
sash of office, led the demonstrations.
The Communist leaders have been
canyassing the merchants for sub
scriptions which usually were given
IN order to avoid hostile action by the
daily paraders Parties of Commun
ists also have brought hack loads of
Continued on page 4, Column 81
Evening star., 1924-12-07
WOMAN NOVELIST
KILLED IN CRASH
Gene Stratton Porter Dies
After Her Auto Hits
Street Car.
BY the Associated Press.

by the aSSOCldleu ITess-
LOS ANGELES, December 6.-Gene
Stratton Porter, novelist and short
story writer, died here tonight from
injuries sustained when her automo-
bile collided with a street car earlier
in the evening.
Leaving her home and driving to-
ward Hollywood with her chauffeur
Mrs. Potter's automobile was struck
by street car at a street intersec-
ton. The chauffeur's condition was
reported serious by physicians at the
Emergency Hospital
The writer's husband, Charles d
Porter, a banker of Rome City. Ind.
whose arrival here for Christmas was
expected by Mrs. Porter, has been noti-
fed of his wifes death
Mrs. Porter. has been resident OF
California for the last five year, during
which time she continued her writing
and reproduced some of her books in
motion pictures.
Was Born in Indiana.
She was born on a farm in Indiana
in 1868, the daughter of Mark and Mary
Stratton. In 1886 she married Charles
Darwin Porter at Wabash, Ind.
Mrs. Porter was noted as an author
and illustrator, her two most noted
works De1nS Ine G1rl OF the LlmDer-
lost" and "Freckles.' She was the
author of more than Is books, among
them being several on birds and bird
life, on which subject she was a recog-
nized authority.
In March of this year Mrs. Porter
moved from her 120-acre tract of land
haven for birds and little animals OF
the forest, on Sylvan Lake, near Fort
Wayne, Ind. and came to Los Angeles
This was after more than a year spen,
in making film productions of a num-
ber Of her stories.
In connection with these productions
Mrs. Porter organized the Gene STRAIT
ton Porter, Inc, a Delaware corpora
ton, to handle the motion picture max
ing and exploitation of her novels.
The accident in which the authoress
was fatally injured happened short
distance from her home while she was
on her way to call on her brother
Jerome Q. Stratton.
Taken to the receiving hospital, the
writer never regained consciousness.
Physicians at the time announced that
her chances for recovery were slight
Evening star., 1924-12-07
WIFE WINS $50, 900.
Sued Father-in-Law for Loss OF
Husbands Love.

CHICAGO, December 6.-Mrs. GLADYS
Fox was awarded a $4,000 verdict
against her wealthy father-in-law,
Albert Fuchs, for alienation of the
affections of her husband. Carleton
Fox, before Judge James Baldwin, in
circuit court.
1t was the fourth trial and the Sec
ond time she has won $4,000
award. She was given a $4,000 ver-
dict at the first trial, lost the sec
ond and received $4,000 in the third
trial. During the war Fuchs son
changed his name to Fox
Evening star., 1924-12-07
From Press to Home
Within the Hour"

The Star is delivered every evening and
Sunday morning to Washington homes at
90 cents per month. Telephone Main 5000
and service will start Immediately.
Evening star., 1924-12-07
WEATHER.

(U. s. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Showers today tomorrow unsettled
and somewhat colder, probably rain;
Temperature for % hours ended at 10
pm. last night: Highest, so, at pm.
yesterday; lowest, SO, at pm. yester-
day.
Full report on page Z.
Evening star., 1924-12-07

CONTINUED on Page 4, Column -
Evening star., 1924-05-02
M'CRAY no. 17,476
IN FEDERAL PRISON
Former Governors First Visit II
Atlanta q Triumph in Sharp Con-
trast With Last.
by the Associated Press.

by the ASSoclhted Press,
ATLANTA, May 1.-TWO years ago
Gov. Warren T. Mccrzy was dis
tinguished visitor to Atlanta when
no attended the southeastern fair IN
charge OF an exhibit Of fine cattle
from one OF his Indiana farms. he
departed happily with many blue
ribbons.
Today he is just one OF more than
1000 inmates of the Atlanta federal
penitentiary.
Within the brief span OF thirty
six hours he was changed from gov
ernor to convict.
The metamorphosis was made com
plete yesterday when the great iron
gates of the prison changed behind
him. Inside. he was bathed. assigned
to q cell and a regulation blue denim
uniform and became simply mo.
17,74e"
The former governor was received
yesterday from indianapolis with a
large party of federal prisoners to
begin serving ten-year sentence for
jovial mood to cover the nervous
strain under which he was laborins
was apparent in the crowded station
but he later greeted newspaper men
and few Of his friends warmly.
At the prison there were no for
malities. He was received just a.
any ordinary prisoner Is admitted
and taken, to his cell as soon as the
routine assignments wore made.
Evening star., 1924-05-02
FIGHT AT BRlT0NS' SNUB
OF FILlPiNOS IN CAFE
Refusal to Eat With Islanders Re-
suits in International Compli-
cations in Manila.
BY the Associat ted Press.

By the Associated Press.
MANILA, May 2.-Refusal of two
British subjects to permit two Fill
pinos to sit at the same table with
them in Iloilo has led to international
complications. The British consul
general here admitted yesterday that
he was preparing a complaint to the
governor general regarding treat
ment later accorded the Britons.
Gov. Montinola of Iloiio, in his re-
port on the affair, said fight fol-
lowed the Britishers' refusal TO share
their table and that only the inter
vention of the chief OF police pre-
vented the lynching of the two.
The report to the British officials
said the Britons, after becoming in
Volved in a quarrel with 'Filipinos
while attending a carnival, were at
tackled by other Filipinos, arrested.
and detained several hours before
their release on bail.
Chief of Police Arcosa said he in
tervened when one of the Britons
struck him, declaring that he recog-
ntzed no authority but that of the
British consul. The Briton was held
on the charge of resisting arrest
Evening star., 1924-05-02
ETHIOPIAN PRINCE
TO BE FRENCH GUEST
Will Thank France for Aid in Win.
ming League Entry-May Ask
Trade Assistance.
By the Associa tod Press.

by lHe AsoOCldteU f1ebs
PARIS, May 2.--Ras Tarfari, prince
regent of Ethiopia (Abyssinia). will
be the official guest of France for a
week, beginning May Is. on the oc-
casion of his visit, the principal OBJ
ject of which is to thank France in
person for the support given by the
French delegation to Ethiopia's sue
cessful application for admission to
the league of nations.
The prince while here will have the
opportunity of seeing 800 Ethiopian
manuscripts. which are said to be
among the oldest Christian manu-
scripts in existence, comprising one
of the most priced treasures of the
French National Library.
The question of giving Ethiopia a
freer outlet for her products through
the French colony of Djiboutt (F'rench
Somaliland) has been raised In con-
nection with the princes visit II is
officially stated. however, that France
has no intention of alternating any
part of her African possessions and
that discussion of the subject is not
on the program for the princes stay,
although 1t may be brought up il he
sees fit. 1t is understood the French
government is favorabIy disposed TO
an arrangement under which Eth
opia would use the French railroad
to the sea.
Evening star., 1924-05-02
SEE new JAPANESE
TREATY WITH FRANCE
British Papers Hint Indo-C China
Immigration Blow at Russo
German Menace.
hERLIN TO VISIT TOXIC
Paris Press, However, Says Only
Tariff Question Is Involved.
kERLIN TO VISIT TOXIC
ny PAUL SCOTT MowRER.

M FAuL SCOTT MOWRER.
Special Cable TO The Star and Chicago Daily
News Copyright, 1924.
PARlS, May 3.-The British press,
commenting on the official visit to
Japan of Gov. Merlin of French Indo-
China hints that the visit may be the
prelude to formal Franco japanese
entente against the alleged Russo
herman menace, which would include
the right of Japanese to emigrate
TO the French colonies in the far east
me French press says that only
tarln questions will be discussed by
Gov: Merlin in Toxic. and denies the
likelihood of any emigration agree
ment Of the future possibility of a
detintte entente nothing is said here
but one thing Is certain, and that is
that relations between France and
Japan have been increasingly SYM
pathetic since the war.
Attitude Toward Russia Similar.
That both countries have similar
attitude toward Russia nobody here
denies. Japan is credited, for exam
pie. with having recently, by its dipIo-
matte influence. foiled Russo
Chinese rapprochement.
Evening star., 1924-05-02
Girl Found a Suicide.

EINGHAMroN, NJ Y, Fay 2.--Ihe
body of Eieonor Aylesworth. sixteen
year-old high school girl, for whom a
wide search had been made since her
mysterious disappearance from her
homo here February IS, yesterday
was found in the Susquehanna River
nine miles west of this city.
Coroner Frederick A. Goodwin de-
clared IL n case of suicide.
Evening star., 1924-05-02
C0UZENS IMPROVING.

BALTIMORE, Md, May 2.-The
condition of Senator James Couzens
or Michigan continues satisfactory to
his physicians at Johns Hopkins Hos
pital. He passed a good night and
was reported as doing well this morn
ing Senator Couzens underwent a
surgical operation last Tuesday for
galf-bladder trouble. No complica-
tions have developed, ii was stated.
Evening star., 1924-05-02
LOAN FIRM HEAD HELD.
Conspiracy to Steal Charged to Bes.
ton Man and Clerk.

BOSTON. May 2.--Edward H. Bark
man, proprietor of the Fenway Loan
Company. and Frank Miller, hir clerk,
were held il $4,000 bail each yester-
day when they had entered pleas of
not guilty in superior court to in
steal.
District Attorney o'Brion told the
court that the men had harbored
thieves and Vagabonds and that their
Office was headquarters for all the
pick kpockets in Boston. Nine men ar
Evening star., 1924-05-02
Majestic Dodges Iceberss

CHERBOURC;, France. MAY. 2.-The
White Star liner Majestic. which left
New York last Saturday, arrived at
10 o'clock this morning. making a
good passage. although having been
compelled by the presence of icebergs
along the northern lane to take the
southern lane.
Evening star., 1924-05-02
CARR FUNERAL SUNDAY.
Burial at Durham, N. c., to Be Be.
side Grave of Wife.

DURHAM, n. c., May 2.-Funeral
services for the late Gen. Julian S.
Carr viii be held from his LONE.
Somerset Vtlla. Sunday afternoon at
o'clock, with W. w. Peele OF Trinity
Methodist Church and pastor of the
deceased; Rev. c. T. Adams and Rev.
A. r. Hibbard officiating II was an
nounced here tonight that burial will
be in Maplewood cemetery, beside
the grave of his wife.
Evening star., 1924-05-02

rested at the loan' company Offices
were committed to Jail in default OF
$4,000 ball each on indictments
charging conspiracy to steal and with
being "tramps, vagabonds and va
grants"
Evening star., 1924-05-02

1t takes a mighty vital issue
t git out tn full vote, but we'll
bet light beer an wine plank
would git out tn half full vote.
Nothin' wits lady-killer like
gittin' married.
Copyright. John Y. Ollie CO..
Evening star., 1924-12-16
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Evening star., 1924-12-16

President Goodnow of Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, is composed of
former holders of Rhodes scholar
ships. Mr.. Foster stated he would be
willing to confer with any District
student on the subject as he is a
former holder of the scholarship and
is thoroughly familiar with the sub
ject.
The basis of qualities on which the
institutions should select their rep
resentatives are qualities OF man
hood, force of character and leader
ship, literary and scholastic ability
and attainments, and physical vigor,
as shown by interest in outdoor
sports or in other ways.
The stipend of the Rhodes scholar
ship is $50 pounds a year. The scho-
larship is tenable only at Oxford, and
it may be held for three years, sub
ject to the continued approval of the
college at Oxford, of which the scho-
Evening star., 1924-12-16
D. c. BOY IS NAMED
ASRHODESSCHOLAR
Charles SaItzman, Cadet at
West Point, Going to
Oxford University.

Charles Il. Saltzman, 81 years old,
Central High School graduate and
distinguished cadet" at West Point,
son of Maj. Gen. Charles NICK. Saltz-
man, chief of the Army Signal Corps,
has been awarded the first Rhodes
scholarship ever to come to washing
ton and one of the first three to be
captured by a student at the United
States Military Academy.
Young Saltzman, whose parents
make their home here at 240o Six
teenth street, was one of 81 students
IN this country, who, in competitive
@Ramlnation, earned the right to
study at oxford University. Two
other cadets at West Point received
similar appointments.
Saltzman has distinguished himself
as a scholar in every school he at
tended. He stood high in his class at
Central when he was graduated in
1919, and was an honor student the
one year he attended Cornell Uni
versity. Entering West Point, he led
his class during his plebe year, and
the next two years was declared a
distinguished cadet"
This year, his last at West Point
he was not only elected president of
his class, but also cadet commandant
of the cadet corps, the highest office
b
tary Academy. He was manager OF
the Army foot ball team this year,
which defeated the Navy in Baltimore
TWO weeks ago.
1t was necessary for Mr.. Saltzman
60 take his examinations in Baltimore
when he applied for the Rhodes schol-
arship. as there was no machinery
here with which to confer the honor.
Twenty-one other young men from this
hA xTyifE o.
cadet. He was selected not alone for
his scholastic ability, but also for the
impression be made upon the exami-
ners.
May Be Detailed.
Although the question has been
raised whether or not SaltZman can
spend so long time at Oxford, 1t has
been pointed out that he can possibly
be detailed to the university by the
Army. He is supposed to enter Oxford
in October, by which time he will have
his commission as second lieutenant
in the United States Army. Such a
course would save him the necessity
of resigning his commission.
Opportunity is afforded District of
Columbia college students to apply
for the Rhodes scholarships next year,
as one candidate will be chosen from
the District and Maryland in 1925, r.
3. Foster of George Washington Uni
versity, member of the committee on
selection from the Maryland district,
which includes Washington, an
nounced today. Mr.. Foster explained
that Maryland is entitled to one can
eidate two out of every three years.
In 1926, however there will be no
scholarship award.
Should any District college student
desire to apply for the scholarship.
Mr.. Foster stated. he should consult
the faculty of his Institution, with
whom II will lie as to the number of
candidates to go up for appointment.
Institutions with less than 500 stu
dents are allowed not more than 2
candidates; institutions with from 500
TO 1000 students, not more than 3;
with from 1000 to 1000 students, not
more than candidates, and with
more than 1000 students, not more
Shan candidates
The Maryland committee, headed by
Evening star., 1924-12-16

Y the following dealers:
w. 3. KenwOrthy q Co.,
18th q Corcoran SITS. NV.
Edwards Motor Service,
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Evening star., 1924-12-16
DIVORCE FOR MRS. DREXEL
Charges Husband Allowed Her No
Independence.

RENO, New, December 16.-Charging
her husband with extreme repeated acts
OF cruelty, Elizabeth Thompson DrexeI
was granted a divorce from John r,
Drexel, Jr., scion of the wealthy Phila-
delphia family.
Mrs. Drexel asserted that her hus-
band possessed an erratic and domineer-
ing disposition and that he would allow
her no Independence whatever He was
harsh toward their son, John Drexel, Sd.
Mrs. DreYel said, and May Is, 1924,
he struck her with his fist. Thereupon
she came to Reno.
Property settlement was effected out
Of court. Mrs. Drexel was awarded
the custody of the child. Mrs. Drexel
will leave today for the East, where
she has booked passage for Europe.
Evening star., 1924-12-16

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Evening star., 1924-12-16
HYLAN ANNOUNCES
HE'LL BE MAYOR AGAIN
Declares ANY Who Thinks He
Won't Have Another Term Had
Better Drop Thought.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. December 16.-John
f. Hylan yesterday told the Board of
Estimate that he would be mayor of
New York for another term.
IF anybody has got any thought
in their mind that intend to retire,
let them get rid of it," he said. 81
will be on this job until l am so
years old.''
The mayors announcement coin
cided with the opening of an
investigation of the city's transit
muddle-a muddle chiefly brought
about through IL years inactivity in
subway construction. The inquiry
ordered by Gov. Smith, was before
Supreme Court Justice McAvoy.
George McAnen, chairman OF the
State transit commission, against
which Mayor Hylan has preferred
charges of malfeasance, testified that
the city administration was respon-
sible for the Interborough Rapid
Transit Co.'s lack of facilities be-
Evening star., 1924-12-16

the industry's leading tire,
made in all regular sizes from
3ox3h inch up. Also made
In Balloon size for 20, II and
II inch rims and in Balloon
Type size, for larger rims.
Evening star., 1924-12-16

cause of delaytin approving contracts
for the construction of shops and
yards.
Asked what he thought was re-
sponsible for the congestion in sub
way travel, Mr.. McAneny said it was
due to the fact that the board OF es-
innate was several years in giving
the transit commission authority to
go ahead with improvements.
Evening star., 1924-12-16

lar is a member A candidate must
be a male citizen of the United
States, with at least five years domi-
cils and unmarried. He must not be
younger than 10 nor cider than 25.
and must have completed his sopho-
more year at some recognized degree
granting university or college.
Evening star., 1924-12-16
Spanish Artist Reaches U. S.

NEW YORK, December 16.-Ignacio
Zuloagn, the Spanish artist, arrived
on the Majestic yesterday for an in
definite stay in America during which
he expects to set up his palette and
easel in Mexico and Lower California.
He brought with him for exhibition
in New York so canvasses, including
80 of the torreador and bull pit
scenes for which he is famous.
Evening star., 1924-12-16
INDEPENDENT TAxICAB
COMPANIES ORGANIZE
Probability of End to Long Rate
War Is Seen in New
York.
D. .L a-...z

By the Associa ted Press
NEW YORK, December 16.-The
probability of an early ending Of the
taxicah rate war is seen in the an
nouncement that the Independent Taxi
cab Companies and operators have or
ganized to protect their interests and
investments.
Every taxicab company of import
ance in this city, except the Yellow
Cab Company, is enrolled in the new
chamber of commerce." 1t was said
The Independent Taxicab Com
panies here comprise $4,000 cabs and
employ more than $1,000 men. The
Yellow Cab Company, it was said,
operates 1900 cabs.