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Evening star., 1924-07-12
DETECTIVE SHOT TWICE
AND ASSAILANT WOUNDED
William Nestor, Former Rutgers
Foot Ball Star, Attacked in Po-
lice Station at Newark, N. j.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEWARK, N. J., July 12.-William
Nestor, city detective and former foot
ball star of Rutgers College, was
seriously wounded today by a man
who fired two bullets into the de-
tective's abdomen after walking into
police headquarters and announcing
that he wanted to report a holdup.
Pursued through all four floors of the
building, the ass4lant was twice
wounded by detectives and patrolmen
before he was captured.
Nestor was taken to a hospital,
where an operation was resorted to
as the only possibility of saving his
life. The attacker received a bullet
wound in the left arm and scalp
laceration.
The police believe the man is in
sane. When he entered headquarters
he spoke incoherently of big man"
who had followed him from Scranton,
Pa, and robbed him of s400. The
detectives assailant later was identi-
fed as Anthony Sarkis of Newark and
Detroit.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
EGYPTIAN PREMIER
SHOT BY STUDENT
AssaiIant Injured Before Pc.
lice Can Get Him Away
From Angry Mob.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CAIRO, Egypt. July 1.-THE Egyp-
tian premier. Said ZagIoul Pasha,
was wounded in the right hand by
a revolver shot at the railroad sta
tion here today when about to leave
for Alexandria
The premier was walking along the
platform between the subgovernor
and the acting commandant of police
amid cheering crowds when young
man fired at him from behind the
front rank of spectators and then
threatened the police commandant.
The assailant was rescued with
difficulty from the crowd and was
placed on the train, while Zafiloul
Pasha was removed to his home.
The would-be slayer later described
himself as Abdel Khadir, aged TWEEN
ty, and said he was a student who
recently had arrived in Cairo from
Germany. He had declared he had
fired at the premier from a distance
Of three yards.
The mob which wanted to lynch
the student injured him somewhat
before the police rescued him and
took him away from the excited
crowd
There were reports that the pre-
mier's condition was grave and that
covery, but bulletins from the hospi-
tai to which he later was removed
were reassuring.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
WALES TO JOIN POLOISTS
England's Heir Sends Ponies to
Enter Match in America.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE Prince
of Wales, who will attend the inter-
national polo matches between the
American and British teams at Mea-
dowbrook in September, will leave
England August rs and will send
eight of his private polo ponies to
this country. according to Earl w.
Hopping, British polo player.
Mr.. Hopping said the prince does
not intend to play in the open cham
pionship, tournament or in the Monty
Waterbury cup series. but probably
will witness both events. The prince
sent over his own ponies SO that he
may take part in the English fours
practice matches preliminary to the
internationals.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
u. S. ATTORNEY DROPS
WAR FRAUD CHARGES
Nolle Pros Entered as to Three
Defendants Accused in Morse
Shipbuilding Case.

United States Attorney Gordon to-
day nolle pressed two indictments
growing out Of alleged shipbnilding
war frauds against Colin H Living
ston, William w. Scott and Leonard
D. Christie. The men were indicted
with Charles w. Morse, New York
shipbuilder; his three sons and others
on charges Of conspiracy to defraud
the United States and the Fleet Cor
poration.
When the Morses were placed on
trial last year the courts awarded
Livingston, Scott and Christie a sepa-
rate trial The Morses were acquitted
August 1. last, and the government
decided that it was useless to press
the charges against the remaining de-,
PENDANTS.
Mr.. Livingston was president of the
Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation,
which had it's yard at Alexandria, Va.
Mr.. Scott was counsel for the COM
pany and Christie was an auditor of
the corporation.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
FOREIGN.
g am, Greenwich ii,
DAVIS DOOMED IN D, C.,
Club Backing His Candidacy tc
Extend Its Operations.

Back from the New York conven-
ton, where they saw their favored
candidate win, Carter B. Keene,
president of the Washington John w.
Davis-for-President Club. Robert N.
Harper, Capt. c. C.. Calhoun, Mrs
Cruger W. Smith and other Washing
ton Democrats are making plans for
charging the club and for it's work
during the comingycampaign.
The Washington John w. Davis
for-President Club was the second or
ganization of it's kind formed in the
United States. the first being the club of
Clarksburg. w. Va, Mr.. Davis home
town. The Washington organization
was founded May 10 last, by Mr..
Keene, who is its president
A meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the club has been called for
Monday. At this meeting plans will
be drawn up for presentation to the
club mem bership at a date to be an
nounced later. The committee now
has under consideration plans for
establishing a headquarters here and
for enlarging the clubs membership.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
FEAR FOR RECOVERY.
British Foreign Office Express Re-
gret at Attack.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 12.-Foreign Office
officials expressed deep regret when
they heard today of the attempt on
the life of the Egyptian premier. Said
Zagloul Pasha. 1t was believed that
the premier was not seriously wound
ed. but, on account of his age, it was
feared the shock might permanently
affect his health.
The political effect OF the attempt
ed assa ssination as far as Great Bril-
tain is concerned, is the probable
postponement Of tho premier's trip
to London for a conference on Anglo
Egyptian relations, particularly with
regard to the Sudan and control of
the Nile waters. The premier planned
to leave Cairo for Vichy, France, at
the end of July and then go to Lon
don to meet Prime Minister MacDon-
aid.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
new IMMIGRATION LAW
UP FOR INTERPRETATION
Labor Department Solicitor to
Render Opinion on Application to
japanese in Hawaii.

An opinion on whether the new i'm
migration law permits Japanese now
lawfully residing IN the Hawaiian
Islands to come into continental United
States unaffected by the exclusion pro-
visions of the law is being prepared by
Theodore G. Risley, solicitor of the
Labor Department, at the request of
Secretary Davis.
The opinion, which department OFF,
cials said would not be rendered be-
fore Monday, probably will determine
the departments policy in admitting
or rejecting Japanese seeking to come
into United States ports from Hawaii
Officials expect test cases will be
taken to court in the event the depart
ment attempts to exclude Japanese
who are legal residents of the islands.
No new regulations have been issued
covering the subject. it was declared.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
RAIL OFFICIAL INDICTED.
Accused OF Murder in Second De
gree in Staying Of Taxi Driver.

TAMPA, Fla, July 12.-Quince W.
Nelson, special agent for the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad, was indicted yes
terday by the grand pury on a second
degree murder charge for the shoot
ing to death two weeks ago of Mar
celina Alvarez, a taxi driver.
The shooting following an nta1terca-
tion on the street corner at night,
witnesses for the prosecution claim
ing that Nelson was intoxicated.
Nelson said he shot in self-defense
after Alvarez had thrown bricks at
him.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
GREETERS DISCUSS
ROUTINE AFFAIRS
Hotel Men Reach Peaceable Con-
clusion After Heated Debate
on Home for INDECENT.

| Discussions on resolutions and by
laws and the adoption of several res
olutions regarding them featured the
opening of the final days session of
the Greeters of America, in the Will
lard Hotel today. This afternoon the
Greeters will elect officers and de-
eide upon the meeting place for next
year. A banquet at the Willard to-
night will bring to a conclusion this
years convention.
Resolutions were adopted today to
merge the offices of secretary and
treasurer into one and for all "char-
membership privileges to any one
holding life membership card to
any other charter
Last night. after a lengthy debate,
the convention overwhelmingly de-
feated a move on the part of the New
York delegation to do away with the
Greeters Home, recently opened in
Denver, Col, for INDECENT members of
the organization. After voting viva
voce" on a resolution to table indef-
initely a motion to appoint COM
mittee to determine the need for a
home, a roll call was demanded. Here
the convention took on an aspect of
the usual political convention as a
delegate arose to say that his char
ter voted so many yeas and nays. The
final vote stood 241 to % in favor of
the resolution. Practically the en-
tire body voted for it, it being op-
posed only by the New York and Los
Angeles delegations.
Fight Over Resolution.
James C. C1eary of New York, who
had introduced the resolution for the
appointment of committee to inves-
tigate the need for the home, made
lengthy discussion in an attempt to
not attempt to support the home,
while the home was defended in de-
bate by j. a. Gallaher of Denver,
chairman of the home board; Z. A.
Walling of Detroit. Russell y. knep-
per of Columbus, Ohio, and Verne 5.
Warrimer of Denver.
Before the adoption of the resolu-
ton to appoint the committee it was
plainly evident that the delegates
were Overwhelmingly in favor of con-
many expressions to show that there
would be no difficulty in financing it.
The New York delegation took its
defeat on the proposition in good
spirit. A resolution was adopted
thanking the latter body for the con
mony among all members of the
GreeterS was resumed.
Ladies' Auxiliary Session.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Greet
ers of America. meeting in the Shore
ham Hotel last night, adopted a reso-
Flution favoring the continuation of
the pubHca ton of the official organ
of the Greeters by Mr.. Warmer, the
publisher. Another resolution was
adopted to give 25 cents on every dol
lar dues to the Greeters' Home.
Yesterday morning and afternoon
were spent in sightseeing and visits
to many spots of historic interest in
Virginia Wreaths were placed on
the tombs of the Unknown Soldier
and George Washington by w. E.
Defenbacher, president of the Greet
ers of America
Evening star., 1924-07-12
TWO SUE FOR DAMAGES.
James w. Lockett Asks $1o,35o
Alleging Personal Injuries.

James w. Lockett has sued Bren-
tano's, Inc, for s1o.350 damages. He
says he was crossing at Connecticut
avenue and @ street February last,
when an automobile of the defend
ants ran into him and inflicted per-
manent injuries. He is represented
by Attorneys Forbes and Daniels.
]. Rozier Biggs sued the c. B. Guth-
rie Tariff Bureau, Inc, and c. B.
Guthrie personally for $4,000 dam
ages for alleged breach of contract.
He is represented by Attorney j. d.
Eason, ir.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
Says Husband Struck Her.

Her husband struck her and knock
ed out one of her teeth when she up-
braided him for taking another
woman out in his automobile, Mrs.
Mary Ethel Rahe tells the District
Supreme Court in a petition for
limited divorce from Charles M Rahe,
q plumber. He also told her, she
says, that he wanted to be free to
come and go as he wanted" Deser-
tion also Is alleged. They were mar
ried at Rockville, Md, April 8, 1916,
and there are no children. The wife.
and John l. Sacks, asked the court to
enjoin the husband from molesting
her.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
q. s. Sues Paper Company.

United States Attorney Gordon, on
behalf Of the United States. has filed
suit in the District Supreme Court to
recover $5,27247 from the A. Taylor
Company, Inc, alleged to be due under
q contract to purchase waste paper. It
" declared that the company promised
to pay $1.e3H par hundred pounds for
the waste paper from government build
ings, but has not settled its account
Evening star., 1924-07-12
HERRI0T will LEAVE
FOR LONDON TUESDAY
French Premier's Vigorous Ad-
vocacy of Versailles Pact Ap-
plauded in Senate.
By the Associa ted Press.

BY the Associated Press
PARIS, July 12.-Premier TErriot,
leading the French delegation to the
interallied reparation conference in
London next week, will leave for
London Tuesday, it was announced
this afternoon. The delegation will
morning.
HerriOt Standing by Pact.
BY Radio to The Star and Chicago Daily
News. Copyright 1924.
PARIS, July 12,-The speech of
Premier Herriot before the French
Senate Friday. in which he said, IF
we touched one detail of the Yer
sailles treaty its Whole structure
which would mean war again with
all it's horrors" was favorably COM
mented upon today by the entire
Partisan press except the Communist
papers.
His words were greeted with a
roar of applause from members of all
political parties in the Senate, and
the statement above quoted alone was
sufficient to assure him an over
whelming majority of the upper
house.
Herriot does not conceal his appre-
hension that should the London con-
ference fail nothing short of chaos
can be expected in Europe. IL the
coming parley, he assured the SEN
ate, he would put the interest OF
Franco above party interests" even
at the price of his downfall.
Herriot declared that the fact that
an American delegate might have a
deliberative voice in the reparations
did not change the spirit
of the Versailles treaty The pres
ence of such a delegate, he asserted,
would guarantee a spirit of impair
tiality.
The French premier did not conceal
his fears as to the security of his
country. The presence of Gen. Mol
let of my cabinet" he said, proves
how seriously worried l am about
this question, which is more compli
Gated even than the reparations issue.
France, before knowing whether she
lives rich or poor, must know that
she will live -
Evening star., 1924-07-12
IN tue IeIL arm.
FLORES MAY CONTEST.

MEXICO CITY, July 12.-Asserting
that Gen. Angel Flores won the
presidential election last Sunday,
lhis followers declare they intend to
carry out a national plebiscite in
order to prove to Congress their
Overwhelming victory" over the
party OF Gen. Plutarco Elias Gales,
which they accuse of trickery.
The Floriotas claim that the pies
biscite will make impossible the "im-
position Of Callea upon the country.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
-
cHoCTAWS SPLIT MONEY.
Indians Get Division of $519,975
Tribal Funds.

Twenty thousand eight hundred
Choctaw Indians will split $519,975 in
tribal money under a ruling yester-
day by Secretary of the Interior
Work, one of the lagest distributions
Of Indian tribal funds in recent years.
The money to be distributed has
been accumulated through fulfillment
Of treaties, interest on Choctaw
money deposited in banks and pro-
ceeds of labor and unallotted lands.
Freedmen of the Choctaw TRIBE will
not participate in the per capita pay
ment.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
GUARD COOLIDGE GRAVE.
Throngs Visit Last Resting Place
of Presidents Son.

PLYMOUTH, VT, July IA steady
stream of automobiles along the
winding country road that leads past
the little cemetery on the hill here,
brought a thousand visitors to the
grave so OF lawn "a. Go9nase' 3r,, son ono, OF
their cars in the road where it runs
through the hollow between the hills,
climbed the steep ascent to the burial
plot, paused a while reverently and
then passed on.
All Thursday night and throughout
yesterday the grave was guarded by
sentries, members of the detachment of
the Vermont National Guardsmen,
who will remain at the cemetery
through Sunday.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
FOOD COSTS BOOSTED.
Range Up to 2 Per Cent From
May to June.

But slight changes in the retail
cost of food were noted in the TWEEN
Department from May Is to June Is.
All showed increases-however, rang
ing from per cent in Columbus,
Denver, Fall River, st. Paul, Salt
Lake City, San Francisco and Seattle
to per cent in Baltimore, Boston,
Bridgeport, Kansas City, Los Angeles,
Louisville. Manchester. Milwaukee,
Philadelphia. Richmond, Rochester
and Scranton, and less than half Of
one per cent in Butte, New Haven.
Portland, Me-; Portland, Greg, and
st. Louis.
Over the year period many cities
showed Z decrease, rafgfng from 4
to less than fye-tentlfs Of one per
cent
Evening star., 1924-07-12
Mail Plane Forced Down.

OMAHA, Neb., July IL. Clarence
plane, was forced to land early to-
day at Benedict, Neb., by a severe
windstorm. He was able, however,
to continue in a short time. This
mail service since its Inauguration.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
DR.. ROTH TO WASHINGTON.
Pharmacologist Comes Here From
Western Reserve.

DR.. George B. Roth, who resigned
as professor of pharmacology at
Western Reserve University, left
Cleveland today to take up his new
office of professor OF physiology and
pharmacology, with charge of both
departments, in George Washington
University Medical School.
DR.. Roth has been a member of
the faculty of Western Reserve Uni
versity for three years. He attended
Adelbert College from 1902-1904 and
was fellow in pharmacology in the
University of Michigan during 1907
and 1908. He is a member of Sigma
XII, Honorary Scientific Association in
the University of Michigan; American
Physiological Society. American Phar-
Theological Society, American Chemi-
cal Society, Society for Experime entail
Biology and Medicine, American Med
ical Association and Cleveland Acad
emy of Medicine.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
GASOLINE PRICE CUT
CENT A GALLON HERE
Standard Oil Company Reduces
Charges in States Along
Coast.
By the Associates Press,

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 1.-THE Stand
ard Oil Company of New Jersey has
cut the price Of gasoline one cent a
gallon throughout its territory. max
ing the tank wagon price in New Jer-
sey 1874 cents a gallon. Kerosene also
has been reduced one cent a gallon
in New Jersey. Maryland, Virginia.
West Virginia, North Carolina and
the District of Columbia and half a
cent in South Carolina. Dissel engine
oil was cut Is cents barrel to $2.15.
Gulf Refining Company has met re-
ductions Of one cent a gallon in gaso-
line and kerosene by the Standard
Oil Company of New Jersey.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
CONVICTED AS BANDIT. .
Ex-Policeman of Petersburg, Va,
; Held in $37, 600 Train Hold-Up.

PETERSBURG, Va, July 12-w G.
Longmire, former police officer of
Petersburg, was found guilty late
yesterday of participating in the $751;
600 robbery of the Norfolk and West
ern Cannon Ball, December last, by
jury In the Prince George county
circuit court.
The jury remained out. less than an
hour. Longmire was not sentenced
pending argument July 29. by counsel
on motion for new trial. The rob-
berry took place between Richmond
and Petersburg, the bandits obtaining
more than $4,000 from the express
company's safe in the, baggage car.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
PRICE NOW 90 CENTS.
Reduction Expected to Be General
in Local Field.

Reduction Of 1 cent per gallon in
Standard Oil Company gasoline was
announced here today. effective i'm
mediately. This will make the price
at gasoline stations of the Standard
company 90 cents per gallon and at
tank wagons 20 cents per gallon. both
including the 2-cent gasoline tax.
A survey OF the local teid lndi-
Gated that the reduction would be
general.
Kerosene prices by Standard Oil
Company also dropped l cent per gal
lon here, making the tank wagon
price 1914 cents
Evening star., 1924-07-12
AGRARIANS DISARMED.
Mexican Authorities Act After
Clash With Soldiers.

MEXICO CITY, July 12.-In conse-
quence of recent clash between
armed agrarians and federal soldiers
near Maltrat, In. the State of Vera
Cruz, in which four soldiers were
killed, the war department has or
dered all military commanders imme-
diately to disarm agrarians to pre-
vent further outrages.
Evening star., 1924-07-12
Asks Partnership Dissolution.

William F. Ryan today asked the Dis
trict Supreme Court to dissolve his part
nershp with James M. Ryan in the con-
duct of the University Book Bindery at
901 Michigan avenue northeast Differ
which the plaintiff says cannot be
reconciled. He is represented by At
torney c. D. Council
Evening star., 1924-07-12
OFFICERS SHOT BY ERROR.
Policemen Mistaken for Rum
Smugglers by Customs Men.

NEW YORK, July 1.-Two police
men patrolling the bay in a motor
boat early today on the lookout for
rum smugglers were wounded when
their boat was fired upon by customs
men in another motor boat The
customs men mistook the policemen
for smugglers.
Lieut.. Dennis Gladin, supervisor of
the marine police, was seriously
wounded. Policeman John Reich was
wounded in the left arm.
~ anFo nav NaRl-r@-
Evening star., 1924-07-12

Standard gold contains twenty-five
,arats of fine gold and two carats of
Evening star., 1924-07-12
BRYAN, HERE, LEARNS
Of PROPHECY; REVEALS
SKULL CAP MYSTERY

Continued from First Page.)
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The Story o
WHO AUTHORIZED THE
$l,739,046 RAILROAD?
The Story Of the skagIt

which authorized only tho building
OF road
have talked with Some OF those
who were In the council during
this period Several recall discuss
Ing tho railroad with members OF
the board OF public works. either
before or after the letting OF tho
contract Others AFRO hazy on the
subject.
Mr., Erickson, who was then en-
gagged IN a hard campaign for re-
election. In which ! was ono OF his
opponents. informs me that he
knew nothing OF the call for bids
nor Of the award OF the contract
10 build the railroad until he read
OF II In the newspapers.
The events which have related
up TO this point are stated on the
authority OF the official records
and files and on tho testimony Of
tho participants. had been away
from Seattle since October. 1917.
aud on my return waA elected 10
the city council. taking office
March IS. 1890 From that time on
can speak from personal knowl-
edge.
My first intimaiion that there
WAS difference Of opinion regard
ms the skagit project cRmo shortly
after taking my seat In the eoun.
ell. on March 20. 1890. three days
after tho letting OF the railroad
contract. ordinance No. Ao.77l was
introduced appropflating 100000
TO DO used IN tho acquisition OF
the necessary riEht-of-way. the
construction OF railroad and tenn
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five NEGROES
DIE IN CHAIR
Texas Initiates EIectrocu-
ton Executions

HUNTSVILLE. Tex, Feb. g.
Five condemned negro murderera
went 10 their death shortly after
midnight in the electric chair OF tho
penltentlary aS the state OF Texns
lnaugurated elec,rocution as It's
means OF legal execution instead OF
hanging,
Charles Reynolds. 81. OF Red River
county. was the first TO die. The
others were Even Morris. George
Washington, Mack Matthews. aged
negro preacher, and Melvin johnson.
10 years old.
Warden Miller delayed tho oxecu.
ton OF the youth for an hour in the
hope OF roprieve that did not come.
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Alkali in Shampoos
Bad for Washing Hair

Many soaps and prepared sham.
po1 contain too much FREQ alkali.
which II very Injurious. ms II dries
the scalp and makes the hair brittle.
The best thing 20 use 10 Mulsfed
cocoanut oil shampoo. for this Is
pure and entirely greaseleas. II Is
inexpensive and beats anything else
all to pieces. You can get this n
any drug store. and few ounces
VIII last the whole family for
months.
Two or three teaspoonfuls Is all
that Is required. Simply moisten
your hair with water and rub It In.
II makes an abundance OF rich.
creamy lather, which clehnses thor.
oughly, and rlnHea out easily. The
hair dries quickly and evenly. aud
Is soft. fresh.looking, bright. fluffy,
wavy and easy 10 manage. Besides.
IL loosens and takes out every part.
Gle OF dust. dirt and dandruff.-Ad.
vertIsemont.
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before the Commonwealth club on
June /. 1920, after reviewing The
numerous and conflicting estimates
which had been submitted from
time TO time. no goid: II nm not
from Missouri. but the wide range
OF figures We have had makes me
skcptical, and bids from respousi-
bio contractors seem 10 me tho
safer course
Continued In Tomorrow Starr