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Evening star., 1924-05-18

Massachusetts members, Senator
Lodge, the Republican leader, and
Senator Walsh.
Lodge Position Unclaimed.
Senator Lodge said last night that
MS position had not changed" The
senator further said he had made up
ms mind on the merits of soldiers
ponus three years ago, and indicated
that there was no likelihood that he
would change his attitude. Senator
Walsh is also being flooded with teIe-
grams, all, with few exceptions. ask
ing him to uphold the veto of
President Coolidge. At the office of
many of the kilograms were in
identical language
Debate in the House yesterday was
confined to one hour and centered
almost entirely on President Cool
idge's message. Democrats, friends
message, Representative Garrett,
Tennessee, Democratic leader, allud-
ing to what he termed the intem-
perate language used by the Presi-
dent" while Republicans, including
Representative Longworth their floor
leader. rallied to the support of the
President. Chairman Green of the
House ways and means committee,
which framed the bill, and Repre-
sentative LaGuardia, Republican,
New YORK, however, broke from the
ranks in criticizing the views of Mr..
Coolidge.
Madden Leads Defense.
Chairman Madden of the appropri-
ationS committee led off the defense
for the President, stresSing par
ticularly the plea of Mr.. Coolidge for
economy. On that ground he said he
would change his stand for the bill
Other Republicans who spoke in sup
port of the veto did SO on that ground
also.
Mr.. Madden emphasized that the
bill threatened tax reduction, but
Chairman Green replied that the
measure was framed with a view to
the governments ability to pay, and
insisted it fitted in with the
Treasury's financial program.
Speakers were limited to five
minutes each, but the House showed
an impatient desire to proceed to
the voting, and as the debate neared
a close there were insistent cries for
a vote. Although the galleries were
filled to the doors there was little
excitement or hardly any enthusiasm
apparent as the vote was taken,
practically all regarding the result
as a foregone conclusion.
VETERANS HEAD SPEAKS
Evening star., 1924-05-18
THREE REAPPOINTED.
President Acts on Ship and Reserve
Boards and War Finance.

Reappointments to three govern
ment agencies were made yesterday
by President Coolidge and the
nominations sent to the Senate. The
appointments were:
Edward c. Plummer of Maine,
member of the Shipping Board.
A. c. Miller of California member
of the Federal Reserve Board.
George R. Cooksey Of the District
of Columbia, director of the War
Finance COrporation
Evening star., 1924-05-18

When Australian transport work.
ers on sea and land perfect their pro-
posed amalgamation the result will
beN the biggest and most powerful in
dUStrial organization in the common
wealth, with the single exception of
the Australian Workers Union. The
amalgamation is regarded, as a most
important step in. labor organization,
as 1t will link two Of the strongest
and most militant group5-the sea-
men and the transport workers.
Evening star., 1924-05-18

The first United States immigra-
tion law was that enacted March 8,
1875, which prohibited the immigra-
tion Of aliens who had been convicted
of crimN.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
RENT ACT EXTENDED
YEAR AS PRESIDENT
SIGNS RESOLUTION
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mitted report of this investigation,
in which he charged the F. II. Smith
Company and others with conspiring
to bring about fictitious values in real
estate. These charges have been
turned over to the United States at
toney and the Office of the Attorey
General.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
DANCING.

0EkRYORD PBMBNRT0N,
Bx-paHt1ef - - Murray, Gertrude HOFFMAN.
Lesaono ID all styles Of dancing.
Studio, 1850 Biltmore st. Phone Col. 2902 2iH
Evening star., 1924-05-18

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him. When he flashed across the wire
a winner this afternoon, his hackers
cashed $3.50 for every 50 wagered
in the mutuels on his chances. The
price on Chilhowee to place was
$3.50, and on Beau Butler to show,
was $40.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
REPASSED IN HOUSE.
BONUS HELD SURE
OF SENATE VICTORY

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Evening star., 1924-05-18
Bedding Plants.

All the favorites-geranium can
mas, etc GUIDE, 1912 F.-Advertise-
ment
Evening star., 1924-05-18
Lodge Position Unclaimed.

massachusetts members, Senator
Lodge, the Republican leader, and
Senator Walsh
Evening star., 1924-05-18
BLACK GOLD TAKES
DERBY BEFORE 10000

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
SLOT MACHINES
ARE BANNED
Acting Chief Also Orders
Punch Boards Out

slot machines. which hlossomsd
forth with such utter abandon along
with punch boards a few days after
election. had sought cover Monday,
due 20 orders issued by Acting Chief
Of Police Joe Mason.
Friday The star called attention TO
the gambling devices and asked Ma.
son How conner.
siaEon declared that he knew the
slot machines we're bcing run and
had done nothing 10 stop them be
cause he understood that there was
an injunction out which prohibited
the police from interfering with the
operation OF them.
an investigation revealed that
there was no record OF any such
injunction. and that the machine OF.
orators were evidently just taking
q chance
THIN complaints began 10 pour
into the police station. One ma
chine was found near the Broadway
high school. IL WAS charged, and
students were playing on Il.
so Monday the death ediet Of the
gambling devices went into effect
and Mason ordered his patrolmen, TO
confiscato all machines that were
not removed. The order also in.
cluded punch boards.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
by BOB DoRsiAN
y. Il. A. Service Writer

SoLEpAD. Vera Cruz. Mexico. March 2is-Ths
~ fiddler plays while the exeeuiioncr works.
And tho whole town turns cut 20 SEQ the con.
demned man 10 20 his death.
Federal offleess want !, tina, way. It's an objee;
lesson 70 others.
Take the execution Of Adrian Hernandez. Tho
band wasn't there. but nearly an socdad was.
tiernandcz. soldier IN the army OF Gen. EuEenio
Martinez had been caught robbnE a store. Now
strict orders had been issued by Martinez against
looting And Hernandez had disoboycd them
A summary court martial held that night.
Hernandez was ordered shot AZ dawn.
The break of day found a grim column OF troops
vending It's way thru the dust Of the adobcllnod
streets. In the center walked Hernandez a stolcal
figure. nonchalantiy smoking a ciEnrct
Arriving ~ tho OF the robbery. officers
quickly formed a hollow square. Inside stood Her.
nandez and tho nring squad. Outside pressed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
GUNPLAY CAUSE
OF ARREST
Friends Battle Over Ring;
Officer Is Threatened

Accused OF stealing 5000 dia
mond ring from tho wife OF n
friend, Joe Lovctt, 20. was arrested
at $50 n. IN. Monday, after he had
staged n terrific fight with the
husband OF the woman. II. L..
Sweeney. 20. and had been dIsarmed
Of revolver with which he threat.
ened TO shoot Motorcycle Patrolman
G.. {. Jensen. It is alleged.
Responding TO n call from n small
apartment house at Seventh ave.
and University a., Jensen drove up
TO tho curb just as I.ovctt came
out OF the building with gun in
his hand.
Iovett walked straight nj Pensen
with the muzzic pointed nt tho off.
GERS chest. Jensen put up his hands
and. when i,ovett was close enough.
kicked swiftly with one OF his feet,
tripping Loyett and sending him roll
ing In the street. The officer bounced
ON the gun and then captured Lovett.
Inside the building Jensen found
Sweeney. Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs.
Lovctt. He arrested all four and
took tlivfII TO Jail. holding them on
open charges. Sweeney accuses Low.
cit OF taking diamond ring from
Mrs. swceney's finger and giving hor
smaller and worthless ring.
The two mon got into a tight over
tho Transaction and both were sc.
ycrely beaten. The fight was terml
mated when Lovctt drew a gun and
held Sweeney at bay while he
marched out OF the building and met
officer Jensen. II is alleged 10y the
police.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
SENAT E
ORDERS
ACTION
Oil Magnate Now
Subject to Jail
Term; Refuses to
Give Testimony

WASHINGTON. March a.
Tho senate today ordered con
tempt proceedings Instituted by
federal authorities against Harry
r. Sinclair, losseo Of Teapot
Dome. for his refusal to answer
questions before tho oil invest.
eating committee.
The committee. at tho lnstiEatlor
o. Chief Prosecutor Walsh, cited the
oil mngnaie for contempt. and the
senate formally approved lts action
Tho next step now lies with ihe
federal dIsiric, attorney here. who
viii lay the matter before a federal
grand Jury.
II tho federal grand Jury finds Sin.
clair In contempt. no faces prosecu
ton and Jail sentence until he tells
hla story Of his relations with former
Secretary Of the Interior FRli..frnm
whom ne obtained tho lease % the
Wyoming naval reserve.
In moving that the president Of
the senate be directed 10 certify
the facts Of sinclair's contempt
Of the senate 20 the United States
attorney for the District Of Co
lumbia, Senator Walsh expressed
the hope that the oil man would
be given the limit Of the law In
respect TO each offcnse." In refus-
Ing to testify. N found guilty.
Tho vote on the motion made by
Walsh, directing the president OF IN,
senate 20 refer the matter 70 the
district attorney FOR action. was Z.
20 l.
Senator ErlSins. West Virginia, re
publican, was tho only senator q
cas-, n negative vote.
The notion was rushed thru the
senate In record time.
Only about 20 minutes debate pre-
oedcd tho vote.
Sinclair. lessee OF naval reserve
No. 3. known rs Teapot Dome, re
fused on Saturday before the com
mit,es 20 tell anything about hl'
lease on the ground that his counsel
had advised against Il.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
Sinclair IS Cited for Contempt

Houdy, folks, Don't you just
LOVE Monday: so don't We!
rho Blue Mouse theaier Is teaiur'
iux fiim called wild Oranges" this
week. We've seen lot Of films that
were Lemons,
But. DO doubt. this Is a Peach o.
a pho,oplay.
ne nersr bays q qucr, OF oil.
Hs don't core hoip tho piSioHs
tod!
Cries Arthur lee
IN ftcndish ciec.
Wcter Is cheap. 50 let her boz!
Luis Firpo announces tha; he Will
retire from the ring.
An. the Wild Bull Of the Pampas'
MUSICAL CAR IosTi
rOsT-Big gray tcu.rati strayed frein
.e.s Eigfth ave. fiat {. hswafd.--etar
SAINT sdvt.
Nest O. the tom-eats that Nc hear
sl,g these nights sing in B sharp.
The cusky snnmsr night was atill,
Ard ssfiicr stiii thr siiii;
me rnasa Nss oyertiewtue.
! So NAs indeed. the siill.
= Tia tlkrs Vas surriex niltssiY
Bsaeefh the breE, and ntill.
prianatinK most frtxhtfnilr.
sun vas rel. u ret afili
In spite OF everything. nobody has
yet heard OF a corkscrow manufac'
turer committing suicide on account
Of failure IN business.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24

Two years M the Mcneil island
federal penitentiary was the sen.
trnce imposed Monday morning
by Federal Judge Jeremiah Net.
crer upon former Patrolman I'D.
ward J. Hagen and former Police
Sergeant Edward J. Pieiow, con-
yieted March I OF conspiracy TO
violate tire prohibition laws.
Charles Owens, convicted with
the Two former policemen, was
sentenced 10 SIX months In the
county jail.
The sentence followed the denial OF
a motion for a now trial which had
been presented for tho defendants by
Attorney George vanderveer. Upon
the denial Of tho motion. Vandervecf
presented a strong plea for leniency
In the case OF Givens.
Il have personally known Charlie
Givens for many years" Vanderveer
told the court. II believe him 10
be n good citizen, and that he had
nothing to do with the liquor
sales or profits In this case. ] am
Informed by William Short, prcsi'
dent OF the State Federation OF La
'bor. that he has bccn member
OF the Teamstcr' union in good
s,anding for years. during which
time ho has been favorably known
by Short"
In pronouncing sentence. Judge
Neterer said that the testimony
r aninst Glvens Wa not strong. but
That the jury was not justified in
rendering verdict Of acquittal In
view OF circumstances surrounding
his connection with the case. The
Judge stated that he felt that Pic
low was responsible for getting the
other two men into the trouble.
.",Ir Pielow." Judge Neierer
said. ~ believe that Mr.. Hagen
was led into this situation thru
his friendship for YOU. You
owe more to Hagen thar to any
otIrr man. knew OF his former
troubles, aud should have helped
him."
The Judge paid Hagen a tribute
for his work on tho police force.
"You did splendid service ns a
policeman" be said. "and when you
left the force you went just. "a
strong the other way You never
do anything by halves"
After sentence on the three men
had been pronounced Attorney
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
Let's Find Out About
Mother Ryther Critics

In many humanitarian ways,
said Monday she courts an inves.
tigation.
"A woman who tried to under.
mine me and whose conduct
here at the home was such that
| had 20 discharge her, is making
all this fuss" said Mrs. Rythel
"She made the remark that sh,
would get me- IL II took her II
years. This is her way Of ir-vir-
It. won't say more now; Just
want Seattle people to find out
for themselves and not accept
the DOCTORS word or the word Of
anybody else who hasn't made a
personal Investigation.
The Star thinks Mother Ryther
is not asking too much. Let's
not be too ready to condemn a
woman with a record of charity.
self denial and good deeds like
Mother Ryther's
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24

A LII is not well at the Mother
\ Ryther homo for children.
DR.. Paul a. Turner OF The state
board of health. announced Mon
day hb was preparing to lay be-
fore Or. George n. Mclaughlin,
the new city health commission.
er. verbal complaints that have
been made 10 him concerning
Mrs. Ryther's administration of
tho home.
Everyone knows conditions
out Mt the Ryther home are rot.
ton" DR.. Turner told The Star
Monday. THE criticisms / have
on hand now deal with allega-
lions that Mother Ryther pays
no attention to the morals and
training OF her young charges.
and that they arc dirty aud III.
fed"
Mother Ryther founder OF tho
institution and untiring worke,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24

against tho fies OF uoldlsrs. weer tho eiu1sns ..
solodad.
Men. women childrcn-an had como TO see the
final act.
The doomed man Is led 70 tho adobe wall Of the
store he robbed bottle Of iequa--ths fiery drink
OF Mexieo-is handed him, He drains Il to the last
drop. then hurts the empty bottle against rock.
lie lights another cignret sas4 4 few words 10 the
officer commanding the Hiring aauad. who drAna
rofno money from his pocket,
soldier icases--to return in few minutes with
another bottle q tequia.
Two swallows, and the bottle 70 crashed against
rock.
Hernandez draws himself up. Deflantly no faces
tho store no robbed hts back 10 the firms squad.
Three sharp words break tho carly morning still.
ncss-''Ready--A im-Fire."
Hernandez has paid tho penalty for his theft.
Lieut., Col Ramirez steps forward His quiet voice
s;ernly rises;
Men, lei your eomradc serve an an example. You
came 10 give snaranties-not TO rob. March,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24

Judge Everett z. Smith. who was
directing judge OF the late King
county grand jury.
In his resolution. Commissioner
Gaines proposes that the consent of
Auditor Ferguson be obtained to
calling in members Of his staff TO
testify as to the truth of such
charges.
In courtesy TO Mr.. Ferguson l
feel we should obtain his consent
10 calling in his employees as wo
have no legal right to call them In
otherwise Gaines said. II have
considered this matter over Sunday
and believe we are primarily con.
cerncd with the present status Of
the auditors office. and present EN-
ployes. have not fully made up
my mind .on the extent OF the In
vestigation."
County Commissioner Paul In his
resolution says:
Serious charges OF extortion have
been made against County Auditor
D. f. Ferguson and given wide
spread publicity in the newspapers.
the effect of which Is TO cast no.
Election not only on the county
auditor but upon public officials
generally. creating distrust In the
public mind.
BE it resolved that this board
make fair and impartial investiga.
ton OF said charges by examination
of employees and such other persons
as they believe to know the facts. TO
determine the truth or falsity Of
such charges and to place Mr.. Fer.
guson in proper light before tha
public"
Ferguson declared that he will
vigorously oppose any attempt TO In.
vest'gate him personally. THE boari
may investigate my office thru tho
grand Jury or any proper manner,
but they have no legal right to in
vestigate me. as an individual" no
aid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24

Charges that Ferguson had exact
cd toll from present employees OF
the office were made In an anon.
ymous communication purporting TO
come from employees In the office.
sent 10 the board OF commissioners.
When the board opened Monday
Commissioner Paul submitted a
resolution calling for a sweeping in
vestigation Of the charges and Of
the entire conduct OF The office
during Ferguson's present term Of
office.
County Commissioner w. A.
Gaines, chairman OF the board. also
submitted resolution. which would
limit tho investigation 10 the pres
cnt conditions in the auditors office
and tho taking of evidence 10 the
present employees OF the office.
II am willing 10 submit my
office TO the right kind Of an
investigation. but II looks to me
like the cards have been stacked
against me by Commissioner
ETAnk faui anu uistata SVu tih-
pIoyes Of this office" Ferguson
said.
Ferguson refused TO state Just
what he believed would eonsti-
tute the fright kind Of an In
vestigation.r but indicated that
he would not oppose an investi-
cation limited TO the present
conditions and TO present en-
ployes Of his office.
The charges TO be investigated by
the board Of county commissioners,
as proposed in the resolutions intro
duced Monday. were contained In a
letter signed 'grhe Protest Commit
tee" purporting TO como from EN-.
ployes of the office who object to
paying alleged monthly toll TO Fer
guson.
Copies of tho letter were sent 70
the board OF commissioners and TO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
YOUSE ACCEPTS
SAND POINT
'pprove Lake Washington
Site as Naval Air Base

WASHINGTON. March e4.-Ths
house naval affairs COMMITTEES to-
day favorably reported a proposal
to accept the site at Sand Point.
Wash. for naval air base.
At the same time the committee.
turned down a proposal 10 purchase
the town OF Quantico. Va, for s600,'
600 for a marine base.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
EX-COPS SENTENCED
TO TWO Year TERMS
Pielow and Hagen to Be Sent to Nc
Neil Island Penitentiary; Both
May Appeal Cases

vandervcer asked for bonds 10 Be
fixed for Clvens and Piclow pending
appeal. stating that no had not been
informed what Hagen intended 10
do. Bonds were fixed for Givens
at $1,000. and for Pielow ai $4,000.
II don't know. yet. what I'm
going TO do" Hagen sald on leav.
ing the courtroom.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
2 Resolutions
Request Probe
of His Office
Gaines Would Limit Scope of Investi-
CATION While Paul Moves for Sweep
ing Check of Charges of Toll Extor-
tions by Auditor
(EDITORIAL)

Let's have whitewash of the Ferguson charges
If they false, only complete investigation of his
vestigation extending over just portion of his adj
minsraon, with only present office employees as wit
nesses, might not prove it. Fergusons present EN-.
ployes already have shown themselves unwilling to
talk openly of the situation because of fear that the
loss of their jobs will result The county commissioners
have undertaken to get at the bottom of this thing
and influences political barriers should be placed
investigation he should be the first to demand that
the commissioners thoroly into every phase of his
official life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
Eight Men Killed
as Ships Collide

LONDON. March 2i.-The United
states line steamer American Mer.
chant ooillded with the cargo bon,
Matatua near Thames Haven about
a. m. today. sinking her.
Eight persons we're reported Killed.
The American Merchant was badly
damaged. and had 10 be beachcd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
BY JOHN w. NELSON

Action two resolutions introduced before the board
county commissioners seeking to probe the conduct of Coun
y Auditor d. E. Fergusons office delayed until p m
Monday request of Ferguson
Ferguson asked for opportunity consult his attorney
and informed The Star that he willing submit to the
right kind of investigation, but that he believed the
cards had been stacked against him by County Commissions
er Frank Paul and former employees of the office
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24

A LII Seattle Monday mouined the
n passing OF ti.e first white girl
to arrive in the city, Mrs. Louisa
Frye. 10. who crossed tho great di.
Vide Saturday night. Funeral sorv.
ices win be held from the family
residence. 1906 Madison st. Tucsday
afternoon. with hundreds or Seattle
and washington pioneers In attend,
hncc.
With tho passing OF Mrs Frye,
who died suddenly OF pneumonia.
there are but two living OF the
original "a who made a perilous
voyage in the little steamer Exact.
from Portland, Ore. and made. the
original Seattle white settlement at
AK point, November 2. 1861. They
arc her brother. r. II. Denny. OF Sc.
attic. and Mrs. Virginia Hall. now
resident OF California.
Funeral rites. starting at 2 p. m.
win DO directed by tho Rev. Edward
Lincoln Smith. Then the body VIII
be escorted 10 the family plot. the
cortcgc stopping nj the open grave
al the side OF Mrs. Fryc's husbands
grave. the late George r. Frye. and
that OF her father. the late Arthur
a. Denny. leader OF the historic
Exact expedition. and her mother.
at Lake View cemetery. overlook.
ing tho city and the Sound on top
Of Capitol hill. Members OF tho
Washington Pioneers association
,,sftt .stn,a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
Noted Authoress
Ill at Her Home

PAWHUSKA. Okla. March si.-
Ida NJ. rarbell. widely known writer
was confined 10 her room here &c
day suffering from influenza
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-24
OpERASPONSORS
LOSE S24,882
Guarantors Must Pay 40 Per
Cent, Statement Shows
HOOD RECEIVES NOTHING
Production Hailed as Great
Artistic Success

seattlcis recent season OF grand
opera entailed net loss OF s24.sS2.5i
and Seattle business men who served
az guarantors OF the production must
pay 40 per cent OF the amount they
guaranteed. according TO n statement
made publ Monday by Frank +.
Hood. manager OF the Seattle com.
mittec.
a statement OF expenses shows the
cost was ss2.5se.5i. while the receipts
from the four operas totalcd sa7,7O7.
An the accounts and transactions
pertaining TO tho collection OF funds
and their disbursement have been
audited by Price, waterhouse & Co.
OPERA SINGERS
GET BIG SLICE
The opera company Itself carried
away $4,000.
Expenses were divided as follows:
Front salaries. $50: stage salaries,
S9.3s3.6o: newspapers and advertis.
Ing. s2.1i2.fs: bill posting. SEQ: pre-.
pairing Arena. constructing stage.
otc.. s2.9SOos; printing, sios.o5;
signs. S725; mailing list. s953.07;
rentals. burlap on floor, electric
signs. typewriter. etc, $685.; misccl-
lanoous. s91S2s; total, siO,G6i.5i;
less lumber credit. S75; opera com.
pany. $4,000; net total. S62,599.5i.
Tho receipts from the four operas
we're as follows:
"Mefistofele," Ss,1s1; la Juiye.'
sb.6f9: "Salome." S1si9; Boris, :"
49, oen