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Evening star., 1924-01-20
BOMB CONCEALED :.
in BOOK ExPLODES
Sent by Mail to Boston Lawyer.
Former Suitor of Wife
Suspected.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
BOSTON, January 19-A bomb dis
guised as book, sent by mail, ex-
ploded when it was opened today by
Michael Nicastro in the office of his
son.. Cosimo Maestro, an East Boston
lawyer. No one was injured.
: A former, unsuccessful suitor for
the hand Of the present Mrs. Cosimo
Nicastro is thought by city and fed
erai officers to have mailed the
package.
Today,s attempt was the second
directed against the attorneys life
since his marriage December 26, last.
The bomb was homemade. A large
book-a handbook Of investors head
ings-had been followed out to make
room for small baking powder can,
which was cemeted in place. filled
with explosives, slugs Of lead and
pebbles. The spring of a rat-trap
held in place by a rubber band was
released when the book was opened
and served to detonate the bomb. The
explosion drove pebbles and slugs
into the walls and ceilings Of the
lawyers once. ,.a--.-ax a >AssA -.
Evening star., 1924-01-20
Hughes Grants Oregon Army Permit
To Traverse american Territory

The governors of Arizona, New
Mexico and Texas were informed by
secretary Hughes tonight that the
federal government had granted the
request of the Mexican government
for the passage of Obregon troops
from Naco, Ariz, to Ell Paso, Tex,
and thence into Mexico. This was
made possible by receipt during the
day of a telegram of acquescence in
the plan from the acting Governor OF
Texas, the other two states previous
u having indorsed the, proposal.
In his telegram to the oficials OF
the three states tonight, Secretary
Hughes asked that they provide any
transportation or other facilities pos
sible requested by Mexican officials
to expedite the troop movement. 1t
is expected that the movement will
be undertaken without delay.
Any question of precautions to be
taken by the American Army or fed
eral officials, as at first suggested by
the acting Governor Of Texas, is un-
derstood to have been removed, in
The opinion of the authorities here,
Evening star., 1924-01-20
MACMILLAN TO RADIO
ESKIMO LIFE FACTS
Explorer to Describe Long Winter
Scenes-Enjoys Programs
From Chicago.

By radio from MdcMHLaf, polar
expedition, Etuh, North Greenland,
viG American Radio Relay LeGous
operator, Len Weeks, Station sDRB,
Minot, North Dakota.
BY CAPT. DONALD b. MACMILLAN.
Although the transmission Of our
own radio messages has been difficult
during the last few weeks, the reeep-
ton here of messages and programs
from the outside world has never ceased.
Mix, our operator, is now receiving
news regularly from GBL. Leakfield,
England; Pose, Nauen, Germany, and
numerous other stations throughout the
United States and Canada.
We particularly enjoy the wednes-
day night special program broadcast
for us from the Zenith station in Chi
'cago. Although We are frozen in
here within a few hundred miles OF
the North pole, they seem to be lit
orally talking with us and we can
easily recognize the voices of our
friends and relatives.
Radio is the predominating factor
in our entertainment in the Arctic.
and what with talking machines, mo-
ton pictures and our daily chores
and scientific work, no one but a
chronic sleeper. could find life mo-
notonous. l hope shortly to get
through some observations on Eskimo
life in the long winter which may
be of interest.
Copyright. 1924. in United States and
Great Britain, by North American Newspaper
Alliance, all rights reserved.l
Evening star., 1924-01-20
66 HURT IN CRASH
OF BALCONY RAILING
800 Boys Plunged to Floor During
Track Meet-Accident Stam-
pedes Crowd.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January 19.-During
the running of an event in the annual
Junior and senior track and field tour
nament In the Thirteenth Coast. De-
Tense Armory, Brooklyn, a 100-foot
section of the balcony railing col
lapsed this afternoon, throwing 800
cheering boys to the floor twelve and
one-half feet below. Six of them
were seriously injured and sixty 9TH
ers were hurt.
All the spectators on the side of the
balcony where the railing broke were
bows ranging from fourteen to sew
enteen years Of age, students at the
new Utrecht Commercial and Eastern
District High schools. The running
track was beneath the balcony. To
see the result. of the 440-yard run
which was being contested. the boys
rose en- masse and leaned against the
railing. It gave way as the runners
crossed the finish line.
The balcony was made of, iron, but
fastened t~to = a +wooden : vase. which
gave way. Boys in back clutched at
those seated behind. them,s bringing
many others to the floor.
Most of the 5000 SPECTATORS rushed
for the exits in a mad Scramble, but
a few onlookers went to the aid OF
the injured. 80. a..
Two physicians were among the
first to extricateIthe. injured. but in
a trice forty physicians, and surgeons
with thirty nurses arrived simulta-
neously with two hundred <and fifty
police reserves and thirty sfiremen.
Many of. the fallen untangled them
selves and limped away but a,score
or SO were unconscious and were
taken away in ambulances.
: Thousands ran to ;. the armory,
surging inside, and had Ito tbe forced
back by the reserves. =.
Evening star., 1924-01-20
BY n. o. MESSENGER.

President Coolidges pre-con-
vention managers are very much
gratifled over the progress his
campaign for the presidential
nomination is making and are con-
vinced that his only declared
rival Is not making material head
way at all. They hold that Sena-
tor Johnson has no appealing
policies, but is rather puSsuing a
course of negation.
The strategy of the Coolidge
managers is to let Senator John
son do all the talking for the
present, at least. and to give him
plenty of opportunity to place
himself before the people, to show
his line of goods. while the Presi-
dent sticks to his Job OF being
President.
The fact that no other con-
testant for the nomination has
entered the field is construed by
the Coolidge supporters to mean
Evening star., 1924-01-20
BALDW|N'S DEFEAT
BY 70 IS PREDICTED
Delay of No Confidence Vote
Over Week End Held Ad-
vantageous to Labor.
By the Associated Press.

,
LONDON. January 19.-With par.
Lament adjourned from Friday after.
noon until Monday, the political po,
has been left to simmer over the
week end. Many politicians are COM
menting on the needless waste OF
the liberal leaders on postponing the
vote on the labor motion of mo con-
fidence" in the government. which
they say might just as well have
been taken on Friday; as originally
planned.
come 70; this labor leaders. Tor. while
1t has disappointed those OF the con-
.servative party who hoped for "some-
thing to turn UP" to save the Baldwin
government. It has given Ramsay
Macdonald. the prospective premier
and his associates a valuable oppor-
to lay their plans for the fu-
ture.
Predict BaIdwin's Fall.
All efforts to persuade a dissenting
factor IN the liberal party to vote
against the labor mo confidence"
amendment. appear to have failed
and it is likely the Baldwin ministry
will be defeated by a majority of
about seventy In the house OF COM
mons.
A notable feature of the situation
is that Mr.. Macdonald apparently will
have less difficulty in filling the ap-
pointments Of his first ministry than
appeared a while ago. Under the law
a certain proportion of the members
of the government must belong to
the house Of lords and it was at first
supposed that this would present a
difficulty for Macdonald, compelling
him to create peers for the purpose.
According to the latest reports, this
may not be SO necessary, for some
of the independent peers not attached
definitely to any party like Miner
Hardinge and Parmor. who are being
the labor movement.
May Elevate Mosley.
I; It is also reported that Oswald E.
Mosley, son-in-law Of Foreign Secre-
tary Curzon, an independent and also
an able, brilliant politician, will be
elevated to the peerage and will join
Macdonald's administration.
One idea was that Viscount Cecil
of Chelwood, better known under his
former title as Lord Robert Cecil
might consent to join and thus con-
ttnue his work for the league of ma
tons but it now is stated that he is
disinclined to this plan and will tenn
porarily retire from politics, under
taking a European tour Of investiga-
ton.
Another feature Of the. situation is
the large amount Of uncalled-for and
gratis advice being rendered to- MI
macdonald in the conservative and
liberal press about how he ought to
conduct the foreign affairs of the
country in order to preserve the Brit
ish traditional Continuity of foreign
policy"
Evening star., 1924-01-20
FREE GREER ON $1,000
BAIL IN DIMES SHOOTING
Court Officials Cut Demand and
Ex-Employer Aids Mabel
Normand's Chauffeur.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, January 19.-Hor-
ace A. Greer, chauffeur for Mabel
Normand, film actress, accused of at
tempting to kill Courtland S. Dimes.
Denver oil man, on New Year night,
today was released when ]. B. Nc
Donald. taxicab owner and Greers
former employer. appeared with
s3 900 cash bail. The amount Of bail,
originally set at $4,000. was cut yes
terday by Justice J. w. Handy to
Sc. 900 and was further reduced by
recommendation Of the district attor-
neys ONCE.
Evening star., 1924-01-20

| 80 knots. The 300-mile jump to
Tampico. should need arise to send
them there, would be but a matter
and Omaha carry scouting planes and
launching devices for the aircraft.
Each ship also carries a small de-
tachment of marines.
The immediate task before Admiral
Magruder at Vera Cruz will be to re-
embark the 27s men Of the crew Of the
wrecked cruiser Tacoma, now ashore
at that place under the protection Of
American Consul Wood. Officials here
do not anticipate that the Mexican
leaders in control Of the city will mo-
lest these men In any way. r, -
VIII Keep Destroyer. Fit.
Arrival Of the Prometheus will give
additional facilities for wrecking or
salvage work on the Tacoma. The
chief duty of the repair ship, how.
ever. will be to keep the destroyers
fit for duty. Reports today showed
that Capt. Sparrow of the stranded
Tacoma had worked his vessel
around into an easier. position by
means of a stern anchor. The ship
was maintaining radio telephone COM
munication with shore, using storage
batteries, although. her flooded engine
room silenced her high-power wire
less apparatus. -
Presumably Admiral Magruder's
force will assemble at the best avail
able anchorage in the vicinity of the
Tacoma, although he may elect to
place his ships a short distance out
side the harbor breakwater where
| they can be seen at all times by tho
! people of the city. In any event, the
Tacoma will have ample company and
support until it is clear whether she
| can be relocated.
! 1t now seems possible that the mis-
hap of the Tacoma may have been
| doubly unfortunate in that 1t COM
| PEELED the Washington government to
take far mora drastic measures than
| 1t was at first believed would be
necessary to safeguard the free move
| ment of American tankers and other
commercial craft at Tampico.
Tacoma Was Mild Hint.
| The announced purpose of the sud-
! den order which sent the Tacoma
| to the rebel capital was to establish
direct wireless communication for
American nations there with the
| United States. In view of subsequent
developments. however, it seems not
improbable that the vessel actually
was intended to serve as a mild suE-
| gestion to the rebel leaders that they
must play out their game for politi-
cal power in Mexico without any un-
due interference with americans and
Evening star., 1924-01-20
Ready With More Forceful Steps
to Insure American Ships
Freedom at Tampico.
PHOTOGRAPHIC OFFICE WARNS
MEXICAN HARBORS ARE MINED
Omaha, Six Destroyers and Repair Yes.
sci to Join Richmond With Admiral
Magruder and the Tacoma.

Eight fighting ships under the American flag have been
ordered obized off Vera Cruz Mexico grim reminder
Mexican rebel leaders that peaceful American
be made the playhing of Mexican politics.
Orders flashed southwark yesterday detacg the
light cruiser Omaha and six desoyers from the battle fleets
modified in Panama canal
were directed to join the scouting fleet flagship Richmond
Vera Cruz The repair ship Promeheus included in the
order The Richmond flying the flag of Real Admiral Maguder
commanding the scouting feet Vera yesterday
Announcement of the orders destroyers
was made both by the State Department and by Secretary DENLY
No formal explanation added by Mr. DENLY
Inent that the ships already moving toward Vera Cruz
1t learned however that further
would depend upon the action Mexican seeking
blockade Tampico If American merchant vessels are denied
tree passage into ard of that habo there doubt
that the Washington government prepared forcefu
measures to clear the path for them
Evening star., 1924-01-20
Viewed as Demonstration.

Viewed as Demonstration.
Assembly of the fighting ships off
Vera Cruz is viewed as a naval DEM
onstration designed to impress Mexi-
can insurrectionist leaders with the
idea that less grim warnings already
sent them against interference with
American shipping are not to be re-
garded lightly. 1t also is evident,
however, that the Washington admin
istration still hopes that illustration
Of these warnings with the actual
sight of the dull-hued fighting craft
riding off the rebel capital will be
sufficient to prevent overt acts
against American commercial ships
at Tampico.
Whether the decision to dispatch
the war vessels to Vera Cruz was
impelled in any degree by informa-
tion that various Mexican ports have
been or are to be mined by the revo-
lutionists was not disclosed
Warns of Hnrbor Mines.
Information concerning the mining
operations was made public in a
warning to mariners issued by the
photographic office of the Navy that
Mexican ports were being mined by
the de facto authorities"
Mines already have been placed in
Salina Cruz harbor. the announce
1nent said, and information has been
obtained that the harbors of Puerto
Mexico, Vera Cruz, Frontera and
other gulf coast ports controlled by
de Ia Huerta also were to be mined.
Ship captains were cautioned not 10
attempt to enter these harbors with
out the aid of pilots.
So far as the reception OF the
American vessels at Vera Cruz is
concerned, ]. NJ. Alvarez del Castillo,
row in charge of the foreign rela-
tions department created by Adol-
fode la Huerta, the revolutionary
chieftain, who arrived here yesterday,
assrted that they would be received
with the utmost courtesy and hos
pitality."
Assures Courteous Reception.
Not only will every facility be
afforded the senior officer In COM
mand." he added. ito secure any in
formation he may desire as to the
safety of American interests, but
also any suggestions offered by him
in friendly spirit will be similarly
received, provided, of course, that
such involve no infringement on
Mexican sovereignty
All of the ships Admiral Magruder
will have at his disposal at Vera
Cruz when the Omaha and the de-
stroyers arrive are among the fast
est and most modern light vessels
in the Navy. All can maintain
speed of around thirty knots in any
normal seaway and for short dash
any of them is capable of practically
Evening star., 1924-01-20
ENGINEERS REFUSE
TO CANCEL STRIKE
Probably Will Stop Work on
British Railroads at
Midnight.
BY the Associated Press.

LONDON, January 1s.-The execu-
tive of the Locomotive Engineers an
nounced tonight that they had de-
cided not to withdraw their strike
notices. 1t is probable, therefore
that the strike on the railways will
become effective at midnight Sunday.
The action of the engineers was
taken because of reduction in
wages fixed by the railroad wages
board, and negotiations continued
throughout Saturday in the hope of
an agreement between the repre-
sentatives of the engineers and the
railway companies.
Evening star., 1924-01-20
GETs13,521 PAYROLL.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. January 10
Two negroes held.'up E. N. Daniels,
cashier of the Irving-Pitt Manufac-
turing Company, here today as he
was returning from the First Ma
tional Bank in taxicabs and es-
capped with $13,521 pay roll.
Rewards aggregating $1,000 have
been offered for the arrest of the
men,
Evening star., 1924-01-20
DEMOCRATS TO ACT
To CANCEL LEASES
Of OIL RESERVES
Believe Probe Has Proved
Corruption in Deal on
Teapot Dome.

Democratic leaders in Congress
will move speedily and forcibly this
week to bring about cancellation of
the lease of the Teapot Dome naval
oil reserve in Wyoming and the lease
of the naval oil reserves in Califor-
ma.
They believe that recent revela-
tions in the Teapot Dome investiga-
ton, involving former Secretary Fall
of the Interior Department, have estab-
lished:
First, that there was corruption
in the transaction.
Second, that the policy of leasing
the naval oil reserves was a mistake
Representative Finis j. Garrett Of
Tennessee, democratic leader of the
House, 1t was learned last night, is
to introduce a resolution in the House
to cancel the leases OF the naval oil
reserves.
Senator Caraway of Arkansas, demo-
crat. will reintroduce in revised form
his two resolutions proposing to can
eel the naval oil reserve leases.
pledged Insurgent Aid.
Senator Caraway let 1t be known
last night that he already has been
pledged sufficient support by the pro-
gressive group on the republican side
of the Senate chamber and the
farmer-labor senators to force ac-
ton upon these resolutions.
'I wonder" said Senator Caraway,
how many senators will feel like
voting against these resolutions In
view of recent developments"
In the House a rule has just been
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column 1.)
Evening star., 1924-01-20
HUNT GETS TELEGRAM.
Arizona Governor Notified of Per.
: mission by Hughes.

BY the Associated Press
PHOENIX Aria. January 1s-The
United States government has granted
permission for the movement over
American soil Of iapproximately.2 2 900
Mexican troops from Naco, Aris. to
Ell Paso, Tex, according to a mes
sage received by Gov. Hunt Of sAr,.
zona from Secretary Hughes tonight.
The message declared ="appr opriate
United States federal authorities have
been requested to facilitate the move
ment" Of the Msxicanrtroops.
: Secretary Hughes, message was in
reply to one from Gov. Hunt today,
which quoted the Mexican consul at
Naco, Ariz., as stating that railroad
officials there awaited oliicial notifica
Continued on Pages3, Column 63
Evening star., 1924-01-20
BIGGEST SHOW EVER
|. IS SDEM0CRAT PLAN
Party Leaders Declare New
York Convention Sure to
Break Records.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January ls.-Declar-
ing they had laid the foundation for
the most successful democratic ma
tfonal convention in history, party
leaders today turned over to the local
citizens, non-partisan committee the
job of completing preliminary ar
rangements for the big June session.
It's going TO be the biggest attrac-
tion we ever staged-the biggest
show ever pulled in Madison Square
Garden" said Cordell Hull, chairman
Of the democratic national committee.
Mr.. Hull will depart tomorrow after
two days spent with the party's sub
committee in locating headquarters,
negotiating Accommodations for defe-
gates, inspecting Madison Square
Garden, budgeting finances and link
ing the national organization with
the local citizens group of conven-
ton sponsors.
Norman E. Mack, chairman of the
subcommittee. will remain here with
George F. Mara, assistant to Mr.. Hull,
who next Wednesday will open offices
adjoining Tex Richards.
Move to Cut Expenses.
Although the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
has been chosen for national COM
mittee headquarters, the National
Democratic Club in this city will be
used for the purpose until June.
This, it was decided today, would
l4,r a
convention expense and enable the
national committee to spend just that
much more on the delegates when
they arrive.
With $250,000 already pledged to-
ward the convention and the expendi-
ture of $250,000 more in sight, New
York hackers of the session, republi-
can and democratic, today oiled up
the vast machinery assembled for the
undertaking.
Acting Mayor Murray Hubert and
William T. Collins. president Of the
board Of aldermen, presented them
selves before the joint national and
local committees to accept honorary
chairmanships of the reception, COM
mittee. They indicated that the ac-
ceptance Of Mayor Hylan, who has
been Ill, also would be Forthcoming.
Saying he wanted the police de-
partment to "outdo even the marvel
Gus showing made at San Francisco
in 1920" Mr.. Hubert assured the
committeeman, I'VE want our force
Of $4,000 men to be more than police
protection for your delegates and con-
vention visitorss we want them to be
walking bureaus Of information"
Evening star., 1924-01-20
MELLON BR0ADS|DE
BRANDS MINORITY
TAX PLAN POLITICS
Garner Scale Not Intended to
Be Effective on Economic
Side, Says Secretary.
DEMOCRATS TO CARRY
FIGHT TO HOUSE FLOOR
Public Hearings on Bill Concluded
Last Night-Couzens in
New Challenge.

Secretary Mellon fired a broadside
at the democratic tax reduction plan
last night as the House ways and
means committee concluded its pub
lie hearings on tax revision and pre-
pared to start work tomorrow on
new rate schedules. The Secretary
branded the plan advanced for the
democrats by Representative Garner
of Texas as a substitute for his own
program of tax reduction as ..noIi,-
1cal and nothing else"
At the same time House democrats
served notice that they would accent
no compromise on their plan in the
committee and would carry the fight
to the floor. where republicans have
admitted they are on the defensive
because Of recent changes in House
rules.
Calls High surtax War Tax.
Speaking OF the proposals for high.
er surtaxes and lower normal rates
ehah those carried in the Treasury
Dill, Mr.. Mellon said. high surtaxes
are war taxes and sucb +.x
alton should cease" In a. comnari-
son or Mr.. Gamers program with the
Ireasury's plan, the Secretary said.
mis- is makeshift; the Treasury
plan is the result of experience and
study
The Garner plan," Mr.. Mellon con-
'inueo' seeks popularity by Offering
a small direct saving TO the most tax
payers, the Treasury bill is fair to
all classes. His is not intended TO
De effective on the economic side OF
taxation, the Treasury bill is design
ed to free capital and to benefit not
only the individuals who pay taxes
direct. but every person in the coun
Try VINO must pay these taxes in every
purchase 1t is the difference be-
tween political method of handling
tax reduction and a business metbcd,.
Glass Predicts Changes.
Meanwhile. lines were being formed
IN the Senate which indicated a re-
neWed fight on the surtax rates of
the Treasury Secretary. While Sen
ator Couzens, republican, Michigan. re-
neWed his campaign against Mr.. Mel
ION surtax rate proposals, in another
letter to the Secretary, Senator Glass,
democratic, Virginia, and a former
Secretary of the Treasury, predicted
that Congress would accept the prin-
ciple of the Mellon plan as to A maxi
mum surtaX rate of % per cent. He
declared, however. "it was altogether
unreasonable to imagine that Con-
gress should feel obliged to accept
a Treasury plan of taxation with
out any change whatsoever"
Senator Couzens challenged Mr..
Mellon to inform the country how
much he would benefit personally
from the reduction of income surtaxes
which he has proposed in his plan.
so long as you have entered into
the record of my securities" Senator
Couzens wrote, will you tell US what
your securities are and how much you
own of each?"
Has Other Investments.
The Michigan senator denied that
all of his capital was in tax-exempt
securities, explaining he had millions
of dollars invested in buildings, real
estate and building operations He
asked if this were not more product
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