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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
VOTE S
BURSUM'S
N. M. CON T E S T
BY Dls1atch \. =. Mliel

WASHINGTON. April 3O.-Without
discussion or a roll call, the senate
today agreed unanimously to dismiss
the contest brought against Senator
Bratton, democrat, New Mexico, by
Holm O. Bursum, former republican
senator Although the republicans
control the senate the resolution OF
the elections committee recommending
dismissal of the charges offered by
Senator King, democrat, Utah, was
adopted without a protest.
This action was in sharp contrast
to the Iowa contest which held the
attention of the senate for weeks and
resulted in the unseating of Senator
Brookhart, insurgent republican, ir-
favor of Daniel F.. Steek, democrat.
The New Mexico contest never broke
through veil of secrecy. The exact
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
W ON AN S AY S
SHE WAS FORCED
IN TO MARRIAGE
1Rr Dispatch A. P. wirel

DENVER, April sO.-Saying that
she had been forced by her husband
to marry him at the point of a gun,
Mrs. Ruth Maddox Wright today
annulment of the marriage
in District Judge Julian Moorc's
court Her petition was denied.
''The sole question for the court
to determine" Judge Moore, said, "is
whether the marriage was free and
voluntary or whether it was carried
out by duress. The court is inclined
to question the credibility of the
plaintiff and the couple will proceed
in the same relationship The mar
riage will not be annuled.
The, husband A. j. Wright, Colorado
Springs carpenter, was served with
a divorce summons as he left the
court room.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
Plans For Coolidge Dam
On GiIa RiUer Selected
By Governmental Board

Los ANGELES, Calf. April 80.
PLANS for the Coolidge dam on
the ella river were selected today
by committee consisting of Ma
jOr General w. C. Langfitt, Andrew
J. Wiley, of the reclamation SER
vice, and Major Charles II. OIberg,
assistant chief of the Indian irri-
cation service. They were for
warded to the secretary of the TN
terror for approval.
pected to give it's approval within
ten days so that work can start
within little more than two
months.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
Tucson BOY WINS
STATE ORATORICAL TITLE
fBy Dispatch A. p.

PHOENIX, April 80. - Lawrence.
Rose of Tucson high school, won the
state oratorical championship and the
right to represent Arizona in the
semi-finals of the national oratorical
contest in Los Angeles May IA in the
state finals here tonight. Bert Morse
of Phoenix Junior college won the IN
tercoIlegiate oratorical contest of Ari-
zona by default, there being no other
entries. Morse will participate in
the intercollegiate contest in Los An
geles.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
7 ENTRIES IN THE
r ACE
STILL IN THE AIR
nv Disnatcil j. =. -ylre,

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April 3O.-The
first of the national elimination bal
loon race entrants to land came to
earth - miles north of Hickory, N. c.,
according to a telegram. received here
tonight from the u. S. army balloon
S-21, by c. F. Holland, chairman of
the contest committee. The S-21 was
piloted by Lieutenant James Howall.
The landing position is roughly es-
timated as being $50 miles IT, an air.
line from Little Rock.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
EXPLOSION WRECKS PLANT.
(By Dispatch A. P. EF.ss.

(By Dispatch A. ?. 'T.Es-
AzTEC, N NJ, April 30.-An ex-
plosion at the Miley Kitten refinery
at Bloomfield, near here, this after
noon wrecked the plant. Levi Ander-
son, L. H. Kittell and Homer Neal,
who were working in the plant, were
burned about the hands and face, but
not seriously injured. 1t is believed
that too high pressure in the still
and tanks caused the explosion
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
GIVE ARE INDICTED.
Az Dispateh a. 2. Wirel )

MUsKOGEE, Okla, April SO.-
Shade E. Wallens superintendent of
the five civilized tribes and nine
other persons We're indicted today by
the federal grand jury investigation
administration of the Indians affairs.
The nature Of the charges will not
be revealed, until the remainder of
the defendants are under arrest, Of
ficials said.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
MEXICO CITY AGITATED.

NOGALEs, April 3O-Mexico City
is greatly agitated over recent re-
ports that the box containing the Wis
cera of the late General Angel Flores
had been tampered with en- route
from Culiacan, said special dis
patch to the Herald today.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
FRENCH SEG ELEMENT.
SENT TO CONGRESS BY.
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE.
lBy Dispatch A. 2. wirel

WASHINGTON, April 80.
The French war debt set
tlement was transmitted to
congress today by President
Coolidge and it immediate
ly met with an outburst of
opposition in the senate.
Demands that the finance
committee made a thor
ough-going investigation Of
all the facts upon which
the American debt commits
sion acted were made by
Senator Reed, democrat,
Missouri, Chairman Borah
of the foreign relations
committee and So tor
Harrison, democrat, Missi-
ssippi.
committee who is a member of the
debt commission, said he would have
no objection to calling on the treas
ury for all documents and papers
relating to the settlement.
Senator Reed warned that unless
the committee examined every docu-
ment every paper and the minutes
of the debt commission if any, touch
ing on the settlement, there will be
difficulty in getting action on the
agreement.
- Chairman Borah wanted the COM
mittee to go outside the field sug-
gested by other senators and examine
into the rael capacity of France to
pay since that principle had been
made a basis of the settlement.
sFrance is the most prosperous
nation in Europe" he said, "and
has been prosperous for the last
three years. If we cannot collect
more than so cents on the dollar it
is because the French citizens are
not willing to pay taxes commensur-
ate with the obligation placed upon
them by the original agreement"
Prodded by Senator Reed, Smoot went
into some of the details of the
negotiations, disclosing that after re-
jecting the first French proposal
last Monday, the American commits
sion had made a counter proposal
which the French government ac-
cepted yesterday.
How long did the meeting of yes
terday last?' asked Senator Reed
1T was brfef,' replied Senator
ssmoot.
The French accepted our proposal
and all that was necessary was to
sign"
Senator Reed retorted that there
(Continued on Page Eight
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
rRooPs HELD READY.

BY Dispatch q + WIZ
PLYMOUTH, England; April 30
while the utmost secrecy is being
observed in official quarters here, it
is understood that since the coal ne
gotiations entered a serious stage spe-
cial trains have, been marshalled at
the Devonports dock yard. Special
naval men, it is reported, have been
notified to keep themselves in readi-
ness for an emergency.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
GOODYEAR Nv SIGHTED.

PULASKI, va, April 3O.--The bal
loon Goodyear W. flying low. passed
over here tonight at 7:15 o'clock tray
cling in an easterly direction The
name on the bag was plainly visible
to the residents of the towE.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01
ANOTHER ONE DOWN.

LHTTI1E ROCK, Ark, April 3O.-The
Goodyear Southern California, partic-
ipating in the national balloon elm
nation race, landed five miles east OF
Broadhead, KY, at II o'clock this
morning, it was announced by the
contest committee on the basis of
message received from Pilot Walter
A. Ham ard aide, Robert P. Lehr to-
night.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01

LITTLE ROCK. April 30.-Seven OF
the nine entries in the Litchfield
trophy and national elimination race
that started here yesterday were be-
lieved to be still in the air tonight.
The pilot balloon Skylark landed IN
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-01

NEW YORK, April sO.--
copper quiet; electrolytic
1S%@14.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
SEIZURE OF KAISER'S
ESTATES PROPOSED
Cabinet Submits Confscation Bill,
But Urges Giving Big
Compensation.
Rr the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN. April 24.-The cabinet
acting in accordance with the consti-
tuition. submitted to the Reichstag
today bill for the confscation OF
the property of the ex-rulers. This
was demanded by 12.500,o00 voters in
preliminary plebiscite.
To indicate its disagreement with
the bill, the cabinet appended a dec
laration charging that "conhscation
without compensation of the entire
nossessions of the rulers as demanded
in the bill runs counter to the prlncl-
nIes which must underlie every legls-
iative act in a state founded upon
law"
The declaration announces the gov
ernment's determined opposition to
passage of the bill by the Reichstag,
and adds that a compromise bill Is
being drafted by the government rar-
ties which will constitute an accept
able substitute. The compromise bill
calls for indemnification of members
of the former reigning houses. 1t pro
poses to settle upon the Hohenzollerns
not less than 10000 900 marks in cash
and large landed estates.
The Prussian finance minister,
Herr Hoepker- -Aschoff. today declared
that the provisions of the bill SATISFY
the Prussian government. Ihls
measureably increases the chances OF
the Socialists supporting the compro-
mise bill. but the parliamentary Sit
uation is still much tangled.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
NEW TIME COSTS CHICAGO
ABOUT 342 YEARS. SLEEP
5000, 900 People Turn Clocks Back
for Ninth Session of Day
light Saving.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April 24.-Chicago lost
about 342 years of sleep tonight
The loss of slumber, considerably
above the usual Saturday night
quota, was due to the ninth annual
advent of daylight-savin time in the
city and suburbs, where 5000. 900 peo-
pie set watches and clocks ahead an
hour each.
Chicago and suburbs and towns
within a 30-mile radius will run on
the daylight time until September %
in all lines of business. The railroads
will continue to operate on Central
time, except in the case of suburban
trains, which will run according to
the daylight ht-saving schedule.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
SARGENT REMOVES
u. S. PRISON DOCTOR
LeavenWorth Physician Is
Ousted After 20 Years-No
Reason for Dismissal Given.


LEANENWORTH, kans.. April
24.-Dr. Albert F. Yohe, physician al
the Federal penitentiary here for the
last 20 years, has been dismissed by
order of Attorney General John G
Sargent. it was learned today.
DR.. Yohe said he could assign nc
reason for the issuance Of the order
but assumed 1t was the result of an
investigation which has been under
way here for some time. No charges
have been preferred against him, so
far as he knows, the physician said.
Other prison officials refused to dis
cuss the dismissal.
A week ago B. F. Tice. acting as
chief clerk, was suspended by tele
raphic order from Attorney General
Sargent.
During his connection with the
prison hospital DR.. Yohe came to be
recognized as one of the leading au
thorities on the treatment of mar
cotic addicts.
He was member Of the prison
parole board and, with the superin
tendent of prisons and the warden
passed on thousa nds of applications
for parole.
DR.. Stewart Mckee, Leavenworth
physician, was in charge of the prison
hospital today.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
CHARLES BRYAN TO RUN.
Files for Democratic Nominate
for Governor in Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Nebr., April "a GR.-
Former Gov. Charles w. Bryan stirred
up Nebraska's political cauldron
again today by simultaneously fl
ing as a Democratic gubernatorial
candidate and issusing a statement
in which he censored the present
State Republican administration for
it's excessive expenditures"
Mr. Bryan did not run for re-elec-
ton in 1924 owing to his campaign
for the Vice Presidency. Indications
are that he will have a clear field
In the race for the Democratic nom
ination.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
Blanton Uses Vile Epithet.

Mr.. Blanton later apologized to the
committee and to the audience. par
ticularly to the many women who
were present.
Repeatedly. thereafter, Mr. Fenning
used the word untrue in denying
some of the Blanton charges, and
later during cross examination, when
q question of veracity was raised be-
tween Mr.. Blanton and William F.
Franklin, Mr.. Fenning commented
that Mr.. Franklin had an excellent
reputation for veracity
Another exchange that greatly
amused the large gathering in the
caucus room of the House Office Build
ing was when Mr.. Blanton, in his Wig.
orouS cross-eXamination was injecting
statements in a strident and raspins
voice. Mr.. Fenning mimiced the tone
and style in making his reply.
Blanton Twice AppIauded.
Twice Mr.. Blanton won applause
from the crowd--once when he was
eXcusinG his outburst of anger by
stating that he had been working Is
hours day on the case, and again
toward the close of the hearing. when
Mr.. Blanton was discussing the eX-
elusive privileges to use of certain
portions of the streets by taxicab
companies, and Mr.. Fenning asked
How did you expect me to find these
things out?" Mr.. Blanton replied
LAS Commissioner you'd better find
these things out"
Sitting in front of Commissioner
Fenning and not more than Is feet
away while he was testifying. was
former Representative Frank Clark
of Florida, who was author of the
resolution that led to an investigation
of DR.. William A. White and ST
Elizabeth's Hospital more than &c
years ago, during which hearing Mr.
Fenning was witness and from the
record of which hearings Mr.. Blantor
quoted voluminously in his original
charges against Mr.. Fenning.
Jennings Point Praised.
Lawyers and members of Congress
who have been studying the subject
said last night after the hearing, that
Mr. Fenning, in his reply to the first
charge of Impeachment placed against
rim by Mr.. Blanton, has brought up
d strong pc4ra which will he taken
Evening star., 1926-04-25
MAUNA LOA THREATENS
TO RUIN SECOND TOWN
Household Goods and Live Stock
Moved From Path of Lava jug
gernaut Bound for Sea.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated FTeee'
HILO, T. H., April pa stream
of lava, ESQ feet wide, juggernaut of
the Goddess Pele, rolled slowly today
from the volcano Mauna Loa toward
the seaside village of Honomalino,
only a mile away. Household goods,
with horses and cattle, were removed
from ranch houses and the village.
Honomalino is close by the village
of Hoopuloa, destroyed a few days
ago by volcanic food.
Mauna Loa, which was clearly WIS.,
ible from Hilo. apparently was calm
but smoke rose from near it's lofty
summit.
The Hawaiian volcano observatory
recorded two tremors today centering
beneath. Mauna Loa. Indications
were that the volcanoes activity was
decreasing. Martin Johnson, a ranch
manager, who accompanied Prof.
Thomas A Jaggar of the observatory
up the mountain, said that of eight
or nine cones close to Puuokeokeo,
the topmost crater, only one gushed
lava.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
FALL FATAL TO AIRMAN.
Killed in Tiny Plane Mitchell Was
Advertised to Fly.

ANAHEIM, Calf, April "a @.-
Ray Freeman. 25. an aviator, of
Long Beach, was killed here today
when the airplane in which he was
flying at an air meet at Brea, near
here, fell 500 feet.
Freeman was flying a plane known
as the "Humming Bird" which
weighted but 250 pounds. One
wing of the tiny plane apparently
crumpled.
Advance bills distributed by the
Brea Air Club, in charge of the meet,
stated that Col. William Mitchell
would fly the "Humming Bird" dur
ing the afternoon. Col. Mitchell did
not appear, however.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
LEMIEUX MAY BE ENVOY.
Speaker Reported Chosen for Wash
ington Embassy.

OTTAWA, Ont, April "a R.-The
Journal today says it learns on reliable
authority that Rodolphe Lemieux,
sneaker of the House Of Commons, has
been offered the appointment OF
Canadian Ambassador to Washington
1t is believed, the paper adds, that
MIR. Lemieux will enter upon his new
duties at the close of the present ses
sion OF Parlis n1ent.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
PART THREE-16 PAGES.

Amusements-Thea and the Photo.
play.
Music in Washington-Page 5.
Motors and Motoring-Pages S, {, 8,
and TO-
District National Guard-Page 10.
Army and Navy News-Page II.
Veterans of the Great War-Page l3.
Civilian Army News-Page 13.
Fraternal News-Pages IA and 15.
Evening star., 1926-04-25

into consideration by the Judiciary
committee when it Is ready to act on
the impeachment resolution
In his defense Mr.. Fenning said:
No single case has been presented
or can be presented in which / have
acted as agent or attorney in prose-
cutting claim against the United
States in violation of said section.
Il am not an officer Of the United
States or a person holding any place
OF trust for profit or discharging any
official function under or in connec-
ton with any executive department
of the Government of the United
States or under the Senate or House
of Representatives. The organic act
of the District of Columbia (act Of
June II, 1879 20 Stat. L., 1902. pro.
vides: The District of Columbia
shall remain and continue a munici-
pal corporation as provided in section
2 of the revised statute relating to
said District, and the Commissioners
herein provided for shall be deemed
and taken as officers of said corpora
ton (Section D."
A second telling point made by Mr..
Fenning in his defense was to bring
out for the first time in the guardian
ship investigation the fact that
There is no law in the District of
Columbia nor Is there any rule of the
Supreme Court of the District of Co.
lubia which limits the allowance by
way of commission, compensation, ex.
penses or otherwise that can be made
by the court in lunacy causes" He
explained to the subcommittee that
section 1885 of the Code of Laws
D. c., relates exclusively to the ac
counts of guardians in the probate
court, placing limitation on commits
sions allowed such guardians as mot
exceeding 10 per cent of the principal
of the personal estate and on the an
nual income of the estate.
Sharp Tilt Results.
The cross-examination was enliv
ened by some sharp replies from Mr.
| Fenning to insistent questioning by
Mr.. Blanton. At one time he said
1T can give you explanation but
cannot give you understanding. All
another time Mr.. Fenning said, you
sat there and looked very intelligent,
Evening star., 1926-04-25
RESCUERS NEAR MAN
IMPRISONED IN MINE
Tells Them He Is All Right, But
Foot Is Caught-Companion
Was Killed.
Ry the Associated Press.

IRON RIVER. Mich. April ga
Rescuers continued tonight their ef-
forts to free Felix Norman, imprisoned
by a cave-in at the Forbes mine near
here last night. The rescuers have
been able to carry on conversation
with Norman, and the head and shoul-
ders of Matt Coronski, who was killed
in the earth collapse, are visible to
the workmen.
Norman said he is getting plenty
of air and feels all right. His foot Is
caught in the rock, he said.
Rescuers were within six feet of
the imprisoned man this afternoon.
The cause of the cave-in has not
been determined. Coronski, who was
working near Norman, was crushed to
death.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
Further Probe Planned.

Penitentiary conditions will be made
by the Department of Justice.
Several reports have been received
since the investigation was started
several weeks ago, but officials said
last night their study was not COM
plete.
Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt.
Assistant Attorney General in charge
of the case, is maintaining silence and
no explanation could be obtained here
as to why DR.. Yohe had been dis
missed.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
PART TWO-I6 PAGES.

Editorials and Editorial Features.
Washington and Other Society.
Notes of Art and Artists-Page 4.
Reviews of Spring Books-PaSe 4.
Tales of Well Known Folk-Page /:
News of the Clubs--Pages IA and /;
D. A. r. Acttvities-Page 1o.
Girl Scout News-Page Is.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
'TODAY'S STAR
PART ONE-f4 PAGES.

General News-Local. National and
Foreign.
Schools and Colleges-Page 26.
Boy Scout News-Page 80.
Radio News and Progra ms-Pages "a
and So.
Around the City-Page 81.
Spanish War Veterans-Page 81.
At the Community Centers-Page IS.
Parent. Teacher Activities-Page 3S.
Y. w. c. A. News-Page 3s.
Financial News-Pages 80. 40 and Al.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
9 Killed, II Hurt in Riot.

LONDON, April "a R).-The Cal
cutta correspondent Of the Exchange
Telegraph says persons We're killed
and II injured in today's Moslem-
Hindu rioting there.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
Polish Air Chief Killed.

WARSAW, Poland, April "a CP.--
Col Serednicki, acting inspector Of
the Polish air forces, was killed in d
mid air accident today. Last year
he made an air circuit of Europe
Evening star., 1926-04-25

GRAPHIC SECTION-12 PAGES.
World Events In Pictures.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
Commissioners Denial Draws
Unprintable Epithet From
Representative BlantOn.
WAVES IMMUNITY TO GET CHANCE
TO DECLARE ABSOLUTE INNOCENCE
Texans Remark Stricken From Record
and He Later Apologies to Large
Crowd Present.

Taking the stand yesterday his defense waving
immunity Commits Frederick Fennng answered
and under oath the charges which he impeached the
House last Monday Representative Texas and
oooy giving the lie to of the accusations called
vile and unprntabe the of the
who jammed the committee room
Following the suggestion of Representative Gibson OF Yer
mont chairman of the subcommittee of the House District
mtee which hearing him. Commissioner Fenning modified
ms language and Representative Blanon apoogzd for the
he used which then stricken from the record.
commissioner Fennng meanwhile. continued reading
pared the hrtyour charges under which he
peached BY Mr. Blanton
Evening star., 1926-04-25

PART SHIP PAGES,
Classified Advert Using.
Evening star., 1926-04-25

COMIC SECTION PAGES.
Betty: Reg'lar Fellers; Mr.. and Mrs
Mutt and JEFF.
Evening star., 1926-04-25

Magazine Section-Fiction and Fea
lures.
The Ramhler-Page 3.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
Brings Out Two Factors in His Favor.


FIRST he quoted the language of the Organic Act 1873
from this showed that he Federal officer and therefore
guilty violating Section 54o8 the Revised which
prohibits Federal officers from prosecuting against the
Cned States but maintained that he officer OF the
pal corporation M
Mr.. Fennng hat-"from the standpoint of fact have
not done single thing that violation of the and
from the standpoint of the law the does
Second he showed that which limit upon
commissions be fixed by the rendered
guardian such he has rendered. there rule OF the
preme Court defining the OF such commissions Much OF
the criticism directed Commissioner Fennng based
the allegation that he received commissions of 10
cent and in 50 doing violated the law
After answering the charges by Commissioner Fen
subjected thorough the hands
OF Mr. BantOn with other members Of the subcommittee
questions The failed bring
which have been touched extensively before He
then excused with orders before
nlittee at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
For than month Mr. Fennng has been under
of charges by Mr. Blanon Denied opportunity
in the Congressional Record attacks against him
the floor of the House Mr. Fnnng had the first opportunity
face his at the hearing yesterday.
In concluding his reply the nineteenth charge Mr. Fennng
said: That statement like many Others is lie Of whole
cloth"
When Mr.. Blanon said he would being called
liar, and asked that the word lie be withdrawn Mr.
replied that he would his
BIanton Epithet
Mr. Blanton leaned toward the District Commissioner
said:
Then YOU dirty"-and he called him vile name
that the Speaker of the House ordered expunged from
Congressional Record when the English impeachment was
being debated on the floor Of the House
There cries of Throw him out" from spectators
Chairman GIBSON standing expressed the opinion that such
language should be stricken Friends advised
Mr. Banton and he stated that he would withdraw ephet
lie then asked Mr. FennnG withdraw his Chairman
Gibson SAID he thought Mr. Femng might be willing to modify
his statement and Mr. Fennng replied that he would glad
to modify whatever the chairman advised He then
changed This
Evening star., 1926-04-25
"FrOm Press to Home
Within the Hour"

The Star is delivered every evening and
Sunday morning to Washington homes at
so cents per month. Telephone Main 5000
and service will start Immediately.
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PART FOUR PAGES.
PART FIVE-s PAGES.

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