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Evening star., 1924-07-04
10000 Ho,oling Fans Turn Out
To Watch Mats Battle Yanks
Many Women in Crowd atMorniag Game
of Double BM-Star Carriers
Cheer Griffmen On.

Twenty thousand screaming whistle
blowing fans today swept through
the welcoming gates of the Clark
Griffith Stadium to watch the league
leading Nationals cross bats with
the New York Yankees in the morn
ing session of their independence
day twin bill.
1t was a gala day for fandom, a
morning long to be remembered in
the base ball history of Washington.
Noted Figures Present.
There were gathered within the
small confines of the roaring stadium
the men who have done much to
make the race in the American
League one of the most thrilling in
the annals of the national sport
There was Babe Ruth. with his
mighty home-run producing bat,
promenading up and down in front
Of the stands, where all might feast
their eyes upon him. There was
Nick Altrock and AL Schacht with
their inimitable vaudeville to enter
tain during the tense minutes before
the umpires command started the
fracas.
Down on the side lines, Bullet Joe
Bush of world series fame was warm
ing up, preparatory to being called
to mound duty for the struggling
Yankees. Just across the lot Wash
ington's own Jezebel Tecumseh Zach
ary was warming to oppose him. 1t
was evident that both Washington
and New York were stalking every
thing they had on coping this first
battle of those long-heralded cru
cial" games between the teams that
Evening star., 1924-07-04

are declai ed by sport writer's to be
the logical contenders for champion
ship honors.
Fans Stream In.
And the fans seemed TO sense the
tense anxiety of the players on the
field. Since 10 o'clock they plodded
into the park in a long stream of pull
sating humanity that seemed to have
no end.
The bright colors of the attractive
feminine costumes flashed their scar
let, lavender and yellow in the mel
low sunshine, a relieving contrast to
the conventional garb of their male
escorts.
Ever since the Griffmen returned
home week ago. leading the league,
one OF the outstanding features Of the
gallery that has followed them has
been the increasing numbers of WON
en-, and again today, when the fans
stood in their seats, roaring at scin-
tillating plays on the field, the
shriller cheer of fair rooters could be
heard even above the deeper din OF
the masculine cheering
Star Carriers Out.
Down in the left field grandstand
there was one section of faithful
Washingtonians that was second to
none in giving the old home team
needed encouragement. These were
the carriers of The Evening Star, 500
strong. If there was one time during
the season that the small boys heart
throbbed with anxiety and fairly
cried for the price of ticket it was
today. when Washington was to meet
the champion Yankees for the first
Continued on Page 2. Column s.
Evening star., 1924-07-04
BY y. o. MESSENGER.
STAFF Correspondent of The Star

NEW YORK, July 4.-The most
marked features of the situation in
the Democratic national convention
when it met today were the bitter
animosities and hatreds, personal,
sectional and factional obtaining
among the delegates; and the appar-
ent lack of a leadership which can
lead and accomplish.
There is no strong leader on the
scene who can figuratively take these
recalcitrant belligerents by the collar,
knock their heads together and COM
pei them to do this or do that. There
have been conferences galore among
and between the feudal chieftains-
for that is all they amount to, hav-
ing no liege lord, but up to early this
morning they had resulted in nothing.
Discounts Bryan Effort.
Even the redoubtable William j.
Bryan can lead only little way and
then he gets a pebble in his boot
and betakes himself to the roadside.
The day following his great appeal In
behalf of McAdoo, the latter's vote
fell at one time to it's lowest eob.
McAdoo made desperate efforts yes
terday to retrieve falling fortunes
but every time he essayed drive
he fell short.
At last nights session he had
better luck, several states returning
to him. but at that, when the. con-
yention adjourned at 1 o'clock this
morning he was below the figure he
reached Wednesday night.
Delegations changed front and
Evening star., 1924-07-04
OTHER MAJOR LEAGUE GAMES
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

alarmed at the serious turn in the
for DR.. Charles W. Richardson, spe-
cialist. OF this city, and DR.. John
Deaver of Philadelphia. internation-
ally famous surgeon.
Following an examination late last
night the physicians decided that the
poison had spread throughout the
body, and that amputa.Ion of the
foot or part of the foot, where the
trouble started, would be of no avail.
This morning no improvement in
Calvins condition was noted, all of
which caused considerable alarm at
the White House and resulted in the
public announcement.
The boys fever has remained high
almost to a point of delirium and,
although the physicians. in describing
his condition, did not intimate that
his life has been dispaired'o or that
the poison might prove fatal, it was
the boys condition as very grave and
critical.
Crisis Likely Tomorrow.
Mrs. Coolidge has been at the bedside
the greater part Of the day, and the
President Immediately upon returning
from the Central High School Stadium.
where he delivered an address to the
National Education Association. hurried
to his sons side.
1t is said that no improvement was
noted, and that the crisis will probably
not be reached before tomorrow
Calvin, the younger Of the Coolidge
boys, and named for his father, a stu
dent at Mercersburg College, Pa, with
his brother John, who graduated this
summer, returned to the White House
only week or so ago. to remain with
their parents until the time came for
them to join the citizens military train
ing camp at Camp Devens, Mass Cal
win, jr., although the younger Of the
boys, is probably an inch and a half
taller thzn his brother, and is Of ex-
ceedingly slim build.
During their stays at the White House
the boys have devoted a certain part of
each day to playing tennis on the White
House courts.
Evening star., 1924-07-04
Virginia Stays. With Glass, Maryland
With Ritchie-McAdoo Exhorts His
Delegates to Stick.
NEW YORK, July 4.-Jaines M. Cox of Ohio with
drawn from the in the democratic national convention
today. Former Representative Henry of the Ohio
delegation announced his withdrawal

NEW YORK, July 4-The sixty fourth ballot in the Demo-
cratic national brought the withdrawal of Raon Of
Indiana and the impending withdrawal of Cox of Ohio Indiana
gave 20 McAdoo Smith, while Ohio go
while to Baker following ballots Mississippi back
McAdoo.
The end OF the ballot the leaders standing this
McAdoo, 4SS5; Smith, 525.5 Davis, 615; Ralston L.
The first break the line OF candidates. which
both leaders charge has been holding the Democratic national
deadlock today, when
Indiana authorized the withdrawal of his name.
Thomas Taggart of Indiana telegram
withdrawal and twenty of ndanas for McAdoo
for Gov. Smith,
The twelveh ul the baong productive of little
but for the tired delegates Resumng the sixysecond
ballot today the leaders showed up follows McAdoo 49,
Smith, 558.5; Davis, Co.'S Rason, 58.5.
The ballot brought little change among
McAdoo 4465 Smith, 35.5; Davis Ralston S.
Evening star., 1924-07-04
Joe Bush Gets Verdict Over
Zachary and Russell in
Opening Battle.
HUGMEN BUNCH HITS
IN SIXTH AND TAKE LEAD
Holiday Throng Present to Greet
Babe Ruth and His Mates.
Rice Shines.
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

The Yankees defeated the Ma
tionals. 4 to ., in the opening game
of their series at Clark Griffith's
Stadium this morning, thereby reduc-
ing the lead of the locals over the
world champions to three games.
The Griffmen assumed an early lead
Al the expense of Bush through the
stick work of Goslin and Rice, but
they were unable to solve him after
the fifth inning.
Zachary held the visitors scoreless
until the sixth, when three hits. A
walk and an error by Goslin gave
them three runs. They tailed again
in the eigth on a trio of safeties off
Russell.
FIRST INNING.
NEW YoRk-Witt flied to GosIin
Dugan singled to right. Ruth forced
Dugan. Harris to Peck. Meusel forced
Ruth, Peck to Hakis. No runs.
WAsHiNGToN-Rice rolled to Ward
Matthews walked. Harris flied to witt
Goslin doubled high against the right
neld fence, scoring Matthews Judge
flied TO Meusel One run
SECOND INNING.
NEW YoRk-Pipp bounded to Peck
So did Hofmann. Ward flied to Mat
thews. No runs
WASHiNGToN-Rue singled to left
Peck walked. Peck died stealing HoF.
man to Ward. Bluege fouIed to Pipp
No runs.
THIRD INNING.
NEW YORk-Scott flied to GosIin.
lad
popped to Harris. pugan popped to
Judge. No runs.
WASHINGToN-Z Zachary famed
Rice singled to center. Matthews flied
to Witt. Rice died stealing, Hofmann
to Ward. No runs.
FOURTH INNING.
NEW YoRk-Ruel grabbed Ruth's
top swing in front of the plate Meusel
fouled to Ruel. Pipp fouled to Bluege.
No runs.
WASHINGTON - Scott tossed out
Harris. Goslin singled to right. Judge
blasted single past Pipp, sending Cos
lin to third. Ruel was hit by pitched
ball. filling the bases. Peck flied to
Meusel. who tagged Goslin, trying to
score, for double play. No runs.
FIFTH INNING.
NEW YoRk-Hofmann flied to Mat
thews. Ward famed on three pitched
balls. Scott singled to right Judge
Knocked down Bush's whack and flag
ged him with a toss to Zachary. No
runs.
WASHINGTON = Bluege doubled to
left. Zachary sacrificed Bush to Ward
Rice flied to Witt, Bluege scoring after
the catch. Matthews singled to center
Harris singled to right, Matthews pull
ing up second. Goslin rolled to Pipp
One run.
SIXTH INNING.
NEW YoRk-Witt beat out a swing
ing bunt in front of the plate Dugan
flied to Matthews. Ruth walked. Meusel
singled to left, scoring Witt, and Ruth
also Tailed when Goslins poor throw
bounded over Ruel's head, Meusel
reaching third on the play Pipp sin
Continued on Page >, Column -
Evening star., 1924-07-04
Aninosities Rising, Strong-Arm
Leader Lacking in Convention

went from candidate to candidate
with surprising suddenness, some
times apparently with the intent of
halting McAdoo's forward drive. 1t
was no genuine compliment or en-
couragement to candidate to find
himself unexpectedly presented with
a bunch of delegates. 1t was not
that they loved the recipient, but
hated McAdoo and wanted to hurt
him.
TaEEart's Plans Upset.
There was the case of Ralston. A
sudden flare up of strength for him
illuminated the ballotjng at one
time, much to the chagrin of Tom
Taggart, who was not ready to put
his man forward until McAdoo and
Smith had been shown to be impos-
sible. Ralston got as high as 81 in
this untimely drive, but on the ad-
journment ballot last night had
dropped back to 81. This morning
Taggart Hopes they will let him do
all the driving"
This thing of killing OFF or wearing
out either Smith or McAdoo is turn
ing out to be a more difficult UNDER
taking than 1t looked at first. Both
and a grim determination to hang
at each Others throat to the
bitter end.
II you ask, why do not the delegates
revolt, take things in their own
hands. and ride over them both, the
answer is that they have between
the two of them the preponderance
of voting power and up to this time
have been able to retain it in the
main, in their mutual dog-in sthe-
manger policy of keeping the nomi-
nation from each other.
These two combatants appear to
be entirely oblivious of the interests
(Continued on PAGE q. Column q
Evening star., 1924-07-04

TaEgart Withdraws RalstOn.
Announcing Ralston's withdrawal
Mr.. Taggart said to the conventions:
Mr.. Chairman, and fellow dele
gates of this conventions: l hold in
my hand a telegram from that stall
wart, rugged. loyal Democrat, Sena
tor Ralston, saying that in this hour
the crying need of judgment and
charity, party harmony rises su-
premely above the personal ambitions
of any man.
The delegates from Indiana are
just as loyal to Senator Ralston now
as the day he was put in nomination.
We have believed and we believe now,
that he is the logical nominee of this
convention for party success next No
yember. With great reluctance,
therefore, the Indiana delegation in
obedience to his mandate, now with
draws his name from the list of can
didates before this convention"
He then read the following tele-
gram from Senator Ralston:
indianapolis. July 4.
Thomas J. Taggart,
New York City:
For the sake of party harmony I
forego any personal ambitions | may
have and request you to withdraw my
name from further conside ra ton by
the convention.
fSigned) SAMUEL NJ. RALSTON."
Lieutenants of both were active
during the half day and the man.
Evening star., 1924-07-04
PRESIDENT URGES
WAR ON IGNORANCE
IN N. {. A. ADDRESS
Advocates Compulsory Edu-
cation, Under Federal Guild
ance, if Necessary.
DECLARES ILLITERACY
BEARS FRUIT IN EVIL
Assures Teachers of Support of
Their Demand for New Cab
met Post.

Characterizing ignorance as the
most fruitful source of poverty, vice
and crime" President Coolidge
speaking to the nations teachers nd
educators at the closing session to-
day of the sixtysecond annual con-
vention of the National Education
Association in the stadium of Central
High School, advocated compulsory
education. if necessary, controlled
and supported under the guidance Of
the federal government.
The President reminded the teach
ers, in reference to their demands for
a cabinet member on education, thai
the administration has proposed in
the government reorganization plan
a department of education and relief.
to be presided over by a cabinet
officer This plan, however, had his
Endorsement, he said. bearing in
mind that this does not mean any
interference with the local control
and dignity. but is rather an attempt
to recognize the Importance of edu-
cational effort"
1t was Mr.. Coolidge's first speech
can candidate for President. Re
framing from any discussion of the
political situation. he emphasized the
Importance of education to America
and praised in glowing terms the
teaching profession. declaring that
the teachers are entitled to the honor
of grateful people.
Decr.es Irnorancc
Ignorance is the most fruitful
source of poverty. vice and crime and
it is easy to realize the necessity for
removing what is a menace. not only
to our social well being. but to the
very existence of the republic" de-
claI ed Mr.. Coolidge In this connec-
tion he reminded the teachers that
there are 100000 natfve-born iIlit-
crates in this country as well as
100000 foreign born iliterate
white persons. Many of the latter
are above school age. he added. but
ueverthe ess he insisted they be given
the opportunity to read and write
the English language. that they may
come into more direct contact with
the ideals and standards of our
political and social life.
such condition not only works
to a national disadvantage. but di-
rectly Contradicts all our assertions
regarding human rights" said the
President. One of the chief rights
of the American citizen is Il right IL
education. The opportunity to Sc
cure it must not only be provided, but
if necessary, it must be made COM
pulSory."
Indorses Program.
The program of the y. T.. s. for
improving conditions in the rural
schools was given the unqualified in
dorsement of Mr.. Coolidge. Recall
ing his attendance at an "old one
room country school" the President
argued that these institutions must
Continued on Page =, Column 81
The full text of President Coolidre.s
speesh h will he found on page II.
Evening star., 1924-07-04

ayers of each went into the conven-
tion declaring their positions to b..
stronger than when adjournment was
taken early today after the sixty first
ballot.
Mr.. McAdoo was active during the
entire forenoon. He conferred with
his assistants, discussed the situation
with group of railroad labor lead
ers and promised a group of about a
hundred women, including a number
of delegates, that he would fight "un-
til the last drop of blood runs out
of me-"
An attempt was made in the Vir-
glnia delegation to develop a new line
of strategy in an effort to break the
deadlock. Knowing that both the
McAdoo and the Smith forces had
been criticising dark horse and favo-
rite son candidates for remaining in
the race, an effort was made by sew
eral members of the Virginia delega-
ton to have the "a votes of that state
given to McAdoo, supported by the
argument that this would make the
McAdoo supporters friendly to Glass
when break came. Opponents of
this line of strategy forced a roll
call of the delegation, with the re-
suit that by vote of Is to 1T re-
fused to drop Glass even for one
ballot.
Declaration of his purpose Ito fight
n
Evening star., 1924-07-04
PRESIDENTS SON
|SSER|OUS[Y ILL
Calvin, Jr., Victim Of Septic
Poisoning Spe-
ciaIiStS Called.

Calvin Coolidge, r., the sixteen
year-old younger son of the Presi-
dent, is seriously ill at the White
House, suffering from septic poison
ing. Several specialists have been
at the bedside and the White House
announced this afternoon that the
lads condition is looked upon as very
serious.
The poisoning is said to have de-
veloped from a blister worn on the
skin of the right foot while Calvin
was playing tennis with his brother
John. Monday afternoon. The irrita-
tion. which was thought little OF at
the time, vas treated locally, but 1t
showed no Improvement and late yes
terday afternoon the boy developed q
high fever and suffered intense pain.
Specialists Callea In.
DR.. James F. Coupal, U. s. A.. and
Lieut.. Commander Joel T. Boone.
medical ofhcer of the Mayfiower.
White House physicianA became
Evening star., 1924-07-04
Peru Obseryes Fourth.

LIMA, Peru, July To-day was de-
clared full national holiday by ex-
ecutive decree in tribute to the Amer
fcan nation.
Evening star., 1924-07-04
AF0LLETTE READY
To MAKE CAMPAIGN
FOLLOWERS TOLD
Representative Nelson As.
sures Progressives Senator
Will Lead to Victory.
CAN WIN OR DICTATE
WINNER, HE CLAIMS
Eulogy of Wisconsin Liberal Given
at Start of New Convention
in Cleveland.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. Ohio, July As
surance that Senator La Toilette of
Wisconsin would accept an indorse-
ment as a candidate for President
was given the conference for pro-
gressive political action today by
Representative Nelson Of Wisconsin,
leader of the La Toilette forces in
the House of Representatives.
Senator La Toilette" he told the
delegates, will accept the indorse-
ment for President from this con-
ference not because he seeks that
high office for himself, but because
he knows that it is the most prac-
tical way to give progressives an
opportunity to unite for a common
object and because he can best serve
the people.
Will Sound Clarion Call.
In his campaign he will denounce
every form of special privilege cham
pioned by the forces of conservatism
and reaction, increasingly endanger-
ing the life. liberty and happiness of
the American people. His clarion
eau Will go out TO prOSreSSlVeS
everywhere to strengthen their
position in Congress, to fight for the
control of the agencies that shall de-
termine the election of the President,
to proclaim again and again the
fundamental principles of the pro-
gressive platform and so far as pos
sible to reform the old instrument
taIities of political action"
Declaring that La Toilette never
lodges, never compromises, never
knows defeat" Mr.. Nelson said that
the Wisconsin senator never de-
stroys, but always builds"
Holds Balance Of Power.
To-day, at the climax of his ca
reer," continued Mr.. Nelson. "the lit
tie lion of the United States Senate
not only holds the balance Of power
in Congress, but will demonstrate
that he holds the balance of power of
the country.
Robert NJ La Toilette will be the
next President of the United States
or will have the decisive say as to
who shall be the nations chief His
CONTINUED on Page 9, Column -
Evening star., 1924-07-04

The full text of President Coolidge'S
speech will he found on page H.
Evening star., 1924-07-04

CONTINUED on Page 9, Column A.
Evening star., 1924-07-04

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
tion is delIvefed to Washington homes
as fast As the papers are printed:
Evening star., 1924-07-04
WEATHER.

fartIy cloudy and unsettled weather
today and tomorrow, not much
change in temperature.
Temperature for "a hours ending at
noon today: Highest, 79, at $50 pm.
yesterday; lowest, 81, at $50 am. to-
day. Full report on page 9.
Evening star., 1924-07-04

Struck cut-By Bush. 2; by Zachary.
2; Russell, 1.
Hfts-On Zachary. =. in innings;
of Russell, 3, in !: fnninEx.
Hit by pitcher-Ruel by Bush.
Losing >pitcher-Znehary.
Umpires-Messrs. Evans and Ormsby.
Time of Eame-1 ~.
Evening star., 1924-07-04

TwO-base hits-GO~lin, Bush, Bluege.
Sacrinces-Znchary, Rice.
Double pIays-Mesael and Holman,
Peck, H;U ris and Judge.
Left on ba.es-Nsw York. 9; WASH
fngton. 9.
Base on bR,is-On Bush. q on Zach.
ary, 1; OF Russell, I.
Evening star., 1924-07-04

Continued on Page 3, Column q
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RECORD DISASTER YEAR
kept RED CROSS BUSY
In 1872 Places in United States
Its Relief Operations
Cost S737,6

One hundred and ninety-two disas-
tiers resulting in 1875 deaths and injury
to 1882 persons. rendering nearly
a O0o homeless and causing property
losses estimated at more than S44,750.-
600. established a new record in the
United States in the year ended last
June 80. according TO reports OF the
American Red Cross In all of these
disasters Immediately relief activity
was applied by the Red Cross. which
expended s737. 60337 through the ma
tional organization and the local
Chapters in assisting stricken com
munities.
AS the nations chief relief agency.
whose service covers over 43 years,
the Red Cross is expected to be on
duty almost as soon as disaster
strikes any locality. This trust and
confidence is amply justified by the
increasing equipment of the Red
Cross. which recently organized mo-
bile disaster unit of experienced work
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to respond on the instant to call
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