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Evening star., 1928-12-11
Cannot Be Party to Pan
American Conference After
Recent Outrage" Says
Minister to u. S. =.
KELLOGG STILL HOPES
TO PREVENT WITHDRAWAL
DR.. Eligio Ayala, Envoy of Other
Nation Involved in Dispute, Will
Continue to Attend Sessions.
Cables Are Being Kept Busy in
Mediation Efforts.

Bolivia today instructed her
Minister to the United States,
Senor Medina, to withdraw as a
delegate to the American
Conference on Arbitration and
Cancellation, in session here, until
Paraguay makes a satisfactory
explanation and gives moral
reparationS" for the latest frontier
incident, which has been threaten
ing for "a hours to plunge these
two South American countries
into war and upset all the plans
Of the Washington conference.
Minister Medina formally noti-
fed Secretary of State Kellogg,
who is chairman of the conference,
of his cabled order to withdraw,
and explained that Bolivia will
later adhere to the resolutions or
treaty which the conference may
adopt.
He said that Bolivia could not
be a party to the conference under
the present circumstances, ~after
having suffered such disgrace
full outrage from a neighboring
country"
Kellogg Still Hopeful.
The note of the Bolivian Min
lister. although communicated TO
Secretary kellogg, was not for
mally presented to the conference,
which met briefly for further or
ganization purposes in the Pan
American Union Building at IL
o'clock this morning
Secretary Kellogg said tnat ne sun
hopes that some way may be found 10
prevent the withdrawal of the Bolivian
delegate from the conference.
Meantime the Pafagyuan delegate,
DR.. Eligio Ayala, Is remaining as
member of the conference. 1t is under-
stood that the Paraguayan legation ana
Or Ayala have received cabled inStruc-
tions from their government to cooper
ate In every way with the special COM
mittee named by the conference 70 at
tempt q peaceful settlement Of the dis
rute and avert war.
Receives Cablegram.
Just prior to receiving the order to
Withdraw from the conference the Bo-
liyian Minister received cablegram
from his government reviewing the m
cidents that have occurred between tnat
country mad Paraguay which nave lea
to a breaking of diplomatic relations
and brought both countries to the verge
of open warfare.
In this communication the Bolivian
government states that 1t is greatly
surprised at the attitude taken by Para
quay in attacking her forts and killing
her soldiers when the good offices OF
the Argentine government are still
being used" in an effort to prevent an
armed conflict and the conference be-
tween representatives of the diSputlng
nations which has been in progress at
Buenos Aires lis only temporarily SuS@
pended"
DenOunceS Outrage.
'''Bolivia regrets very much" this note
continues. that Paraguay has never
understood the good disposition ana
ueacef,ll sentiments of Bolivia and de-
nounces before her sister republics OF
the continent the inexplicable ana IN
eolent outrage perpetrated by the Para
puayan troops against the sovereignty
and independence and the national dig
nifty of Bolivia
The note declares that the Bolivian
government refuses, therefore, TO sub
tContinued on Page 2, Column 80
Evening star., 1928-12-11
GIVEN PROMISES AID
TO HONOR SYSTEM BOXES

Announcing his intention to uphold
the police in prosecuting all persons
found taking newspapers from honor
system" racks. Judge Ralph Given to-
day ordered forfeited the SO collateral
which Charles Quander colored, %, of
the 2400 block of Nineteenth street. de-
posted at the second precinct following
his arrest by Policeman e. w. Ware
this morning.
"The honor system racks are great
help to. the public" the court remarked,
but some people don't have enough
honor to pay 2 cents. There is too
much stealing from these boxes and it
must st0H." - - = '"S~ .s@
Evening star., 1928-12-11
EMlGRES LOSE SUIT.
Berlin Court Upholds Soviet Own
ership of Art Treasures.

BERLIN, December IL R-The
German courts today uuashed an in
junction obtained by several Russian
emigres against the auction OF certain
art treasures in Berlin by Soviet Russia.
The courts took the position that the
Russian state, through naturalization
decree, had acquired ownership of all
portable possessions of citizens who fed
to foreign countries. 1t decided that
according to German international civil
law only Russian law was applicable to,
the question of change of ownership.
Evening star., 1928-12-11
VOTE FAVORABLE REPORT
James Bill Recommends Walter
Reed Improvements.

The House military affairs commit
tee today ordered favorable report on
the James bill to continue the pernla-
nent housing program at the Walter
Reed reservation by authorizing an ap-
preparation of $890,O00 for construction
of the medical school and reconstxu@s
ton Of the power plant.
Evening star., 1928-12-11
WEATHER.

co. g. weather Bureau Forecast1
Fair and not quite SO cold tonight.
lowest temperature about 2S degrees:
tomorrow increasing cloudiness and
somewhat warmer. Temperatures High
est, 48, at noon today; lowest, a. at 6
am. today Full report on page 9.
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
Barrage of Hits Wins
From Norton Grinders

The silk Sox made short work Of
the two star Norton pitchers, David
son, lately Of Holy Cross, and Grudoif.
Town Talk celebrity, in last Sundays
game on Adams Field, as they pounded
out an ii-3 victory over the industrial
champs Of Worcester county. The tilt
lost some Of its pep after the first
when the Sex scored three runs on
Nelson's homer 20 left field. for after
that Il was case Of Just how many
runs the locals would tally. Coderre
went the entire distance for Putnam,
allowing but enc hit until the eighth,
when he loosened 10 allow the visitors
to drive In three scores. Several Of
the Bedding performers took advant-
age Of the right hand deliveries TO
boost trailing batting averages. Both
Nelson and Bardier chalked up four
safeties from a possible six. Rips
Knox topping drive came as the result
of being awake 70 the occasion, for
while the Foundry outerNardeners
were adjusting the status OF a bali
which had landed near the foul line
the B-H second baseman rounded the
bags to score before the throw. Tou-
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
p. RI. S. Outfits Bulkeley
Loses Close Battle

On june 18th, Putnam Highs base
ball nine played a post-season game
with Buckley High at New London,
and lost in a pitchers battle be-
tween Donovan and Locke. The 10
calls outhit their opponents, getting
seven safe blows. while the Buckley
High team was able to garner but
four hits off Donovan's delivery.
Neither team scored until the fifth
when Bnlkeley put across its first run
OF the game. Putnam then scored
twice in its half. The scoring in the
fifth was all there was to the hitting
part. Locke and Donovan moved
down the batters in order and tine
game ended 80.
Donovan. who pitched his first game
Of the season. did a fine Job and
should have won. Red Greene who
made his FIRST appearance at the hot
corner, also played wen. Marion.
Putnam eaptain-elect for next year
was the only man 70 get more than
one hit on either team.
Pa Is Cts
Putnam 0 0 0 % 0 0 0 %
Buckley 0 0 % 3 0 0 0 0 8
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
Third Straight In Twilight
League.-l3 Innings With
Cromptons
sher. Work Of Norton-Sailors Here
Sunday

The silk Sox registered their third
straight twilight victory last Thurs
day evening on Adams Field when
they outsluggcd the Wooden Mills team
Of Plainfield. Effective mound work
by Jack Caffrey, stellar Sox right
handler, in allowing the visitors but
four scattered hits, paved the way for
the heavy local attack. Despite strange
fielding conditions, Cotnoir, Plainheld
short fielder. completed several sensa-
tional plays, including the seasons
first unassisted double play. Telling
stick work by Bardier, Tatro, and
Touchette featured the B.-H. game.
Every effort win now be made 10
pin a defeat on the fast travelling
Danielson Club in the lower connecti-
cut town this week. Such an achieve
ment will bring the BeldingHemin-
way team into the much coveted first
position. Teams standings at present
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21

The Bib silk Sox lost an unpopular
thirteen inning decision 10 the Cromp-
n-Knowles club in Worcester last
Saturday afternoon by the score of
6-5. Ruling that q home run over the
right field wall was a foul bali after
the runner had crossed the plate with
the winning silk Sox score brought a
shower Of pop bottles from the fans IN
attendance, in the tenth.
Lefty Touchette rose to new fame.
when. on being called 10 the mound
as relief twirler, in the third, outpiteh-
ed the veteran Hughie Canavan, late
" from the New York Giants, in Wor-
cester's most sensational game Of the
season. To say that this young hefty
southpaw pitched remarkable game
in his first major assignment is speak
ing lightly, for he secured thirteen
strikcouts from a team composed. for
the most part, OF seasoned pro ball
tossers. His timely stick work in
form Of circuit drive in the ninth
with the bases loaded also boosted up
the Silk Sox morale, neccssitating the
four extra stanzas.
The Bay Staters took advantage Of
Blake's wildness at the start 70 score
four runs in quick succession. They
pushed another across in the fifth on
an error 70 match Putnam's first tally
by Bates. Caffrey, in the role 70 pinch
hitter. started the evcntful rally
in the ninth with a single to center.
followed Immediately by Texas
Lacquer by Dupre. Nelson reached
first when the shortstop fielded slowly
TO second. Touchette's drive cleared
the right bank with considerable room
TO spare. The Putnam club left men
on bases in each Of the following in
nings while the loom makers scored
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
Sailors From "Argus"
Play Here Next Sunday

The baseball club from the United
States battleship argus" will appear
against the SILK Sox on Adams Field
next Sunday. This team Of blue-jack-
cts has walked over all opposition in
the service line during the past
months and is hailed as the probable
champs in the all-navy tournament 20
be held in Norfolk next week. Includ-
ed in the lineup will be several col
lege celebrities of past seasons, includ-
ing Swak Wise, Omer Chabbeneau,
Billy Lewis and Chic Gagnon. Their
pitching assignment for the Silk Sox
game will in all probability be Eppy
Roiux, curve ball artist, who made
quite a reputation for himself in Phil
adelphia last year.
Coach Williamson may give the
Putnam fans a chance to see his most
recent mound find by trotting out the
youthful southpaw finger. Lefty Tou-
Ghetto, in event Of visitors having
portside batting tendency. The Put
nam mentor is taking no chances, how
ever, of having his promising charge
rushed too fast while men like Coderre
and Catfrey are available. Coderfe
looked extremely good against the
Norton Club and had them fishing con-
tinually with his unexpected breaks
A sudden change to his style can
break up any normal batting raiiy
should the occasion demand. Cahrey;
of course, has the edge on the squad
when it comes 10 experience, aud mas
won several recent engagement WIZ
his headwork. The game Is schedule"
to start at 3 o'clock sharp, DIST
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
10 Q TO
BIB SILK SOX

TWO-base hts, Kenneth, tanavan,
Dumas. Three-base hit. Bergman.
Home run, Touchette. Stolen bases,
Dumas, Chilberto. Double plays, Can
avian. Coyle. Chilberto. Struck out,
by Blake /, by Caravan 2, by Tou-
Ghetto 10. Bases on balls, Blake /,
Touchette 2. Attendance, 1900. UNI
pires. NORM and MeFein. Time Of
game, 2:31.
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
8 p & z = 8
TOWN TALK WINS AND is
ENGAGED FOR SEASON

Before the game had progressed
any great distance Managers Lynch,
Frappier and Johnson came out Of
a conference and announced their
agreement that the Town Talks would
represent the Grosvenordales for the
rest of the season.
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
SILK SOX WIN TWO OUT
OF THEIR THREE GAMES

Two-base hit. Cotnoir. Double
plays, Cotnoir. unassisted; Gosselin "a
Brown; Bardier 10 Dugas. Stolen
bases. Tatro, Pechie, Dugas. Murphy
2. Bases on balls, Jolicoeur /. Struck
out, by Caffrey ). by Jolicoeur /. In
nings played z. Umpires, Lebeau and
Burke. Time of game, lao. Attend
Gnce. 800.
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21

The new team representing the
Grosvenordaies will have work cut
out for them in their first contest
next Sunday. The management Is
bringing the Philadelphia Colored
Giants d town as an opening engage
ment for Town Talk and the game
will be one we'll. worth seeing. The
American Legion lineup will be
about as follows: Hendrickson. s.
Putnam. 2b; Kearnan, cf; WE'RE, fbs
p. Carroll, III; Daoust, Sd; T. Carroll,
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
TOWN TALK

Two base hits, Putram. ?. Carroll.
Home Run, Baker. Struck out by
Flodman, 10 by Murphy. ?. Bases
on balls, off Murphy,6 by Flodman.2 2.
Time of game, ? hrs. l5 minutes.
Umpires, Govern harron. Attend
ance, 900.
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
80 II II q
NORTON GRINDERS

IWo-bhse hlts, Nelson, Davidson,
johnson, Murphy Three-base hit,
Touchette. Home run, Nelson. Sacri-
fee hits, Coderre. Dupre. Stolen bas-
es, johnson. Struck out, by Coderre
8, by Davidson 4, by Grudoff 2. I'm
pires, Lebeau and L'Heureux. At
tendance, 1000. Time Of game, / :5S.
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
SIX sOX
pLAINFIELD CLUB
g; Flodman or Smith. /

RI: Lalone. c; Flodman or Smith, p
The Giants, opposing the Town
Talk lineup in Millbury the past week
were on the long end Of 5 to score.
This means that the team that repre-
sents the Grosvenordales Sunday viii
be out 70 take the Giants into camp. It
win be a great game. The bell rings
at three O'Clock sharp.
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
A. c. A LOSES HARD GAME -
BUT SHOWS IMPROVEMENT

Putnam's junior team, the A. z. a,
lost a hard fought contest at Noftn
Grosvenordale last Saturday % Q
but the team showed decided improve.
ment over the previous week, when =
encouraging. The boys are intefsss
ed in the national sport and II me
continue their team work VIII peeone
a strong organization. according
old timers who have watched tns'"
play. "a,
Next Saturday the A. c. A. WI
have as opponents the strong tes,s
from Goodyear. The game VIII s'"'s
at 3 o'clock on Adams Fieln
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21
Fast Aggregation Will Here
after Represent the Gros-
4. venordales
Play colored Giant. Mex, Sunday

North Grosvenordale-The Town
Talk baseball team o. Worcester
came to this village last Sunday and
not only captured the game but also
raptured the management Of the local
team and the large aggregation OF
baseball fans that saw the contest;
Before the outfit left for home Il had
been engaged to represent the oros-
wenordales the rest of the season
Managers Lynch. Frappier and john
son are delighted with the arrange
ment as IL promises some excellent
quality baseball from now on. The
drastic action on the part OF the
management was more important
than the game itself and is certainly
unique in baseball annals.
The Town Talk team is the fastest
semi-pro aggregation in this section
For more than FIVE years i has prov
en- winning combination in the city
of Worcester. The team sure dld
rive the American Legion team q
lesson IN the national sport last sun
day. The local outfit, weakened oy
the absence OF two leading batsmen'
were no match for Putnam, We're
Kearnan q Co. big factors In the
Town Talk lineup.
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21

Spain no longer has an
siesta. this daily MONDAY !
required by law under the |
torship.
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21

chette's line drive 70 deep right was
easily the longest hit Of the game, go
ing for triple.
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21

Not more than seventy-fse year
ago a New England city passeo
ordinance making II unlawful
a bathtub without the advice NJ
tor.
Putnam patriot., 1928-06-21

The visitors excelled in every point
of the game There was nothing IN
the way to stop them winning The
final score was 8 70 ;. The Post
team never was in the fight. II did
not win a single round. The heavy
gunners Of the Bay Skaters came up
and when the firing died away IN the
first inning they had two runs on ice:
The Legion team evened i up and
then sank into Oblivion except IN the
sixth when they got their third and
last man around the circuit. The
visitors kept up barrage on Mur-
ply while the Legionnaires were held
at stand still. II Was Bakers long
drive TO left center that brought over
two runs. II was a beautiful wallop
and as pretty a homer as ever was
seen on the grounds.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
CHINESE FAMINE
WORST SINCE 1921
Mission Boards in U. S. Told
of "AppaI|ing" Conditions
in Honan Province.

Famine conditions in certain Sec
tions of China are worse today than in
the great famine of l920-2l, when
America sent millions Of dollars to that
country for relief according to reports
Just received by mission boards in the
United States and mace public today
by DR. w. L., Darby. executive secretary
Of the Washington Federation OF
Churches
The area most severely affected, in
general. is about the same as 1921, DR..
Darby points out. namely, the western
part of Snantung Province and the
southern part of the Province of Chihli.
The famine also extends into the ad-
journing provinces: serious conditions
are reported from Honan Province to
the west and from the northern part of
KiangSu Province. which joins Shan
tung on the south. This last-named
area is within the area controlled by
the Nationalist government, which has
recently made grant Of 100000 for
famine relief in northern KiangSu
Few, If any, missionaries remain in
the Province OF Honan, according to
the reports Letters from Chinese
Christians to church authorities here
indicate that conditions in that prov
ince are appalling in the extreme"
At least two or three American mis-
sion boards. having work in western
Shantung have already started ap-
peals for funds from their constituents
for famine relief to be administered
by their missionaries in those terrific
Evening star., 1928-04-10
GIFT FOR RUSSIANS
BRINGS WARM NOTE
Relief Division of League
Thanks Catholics for
Refugee Fund.

Gratitude OF the Near East Relief
division of the League of Nations to
the American people for the $4,000
gift made by the Catholic Near East
Welfare Association to aid Russian
refugees in Constantinople. whom the
Turkish government had ordered out,
was expressed in letter from DR.,
Fridtiof Nansen, high commissioner for
refugees of the league. and made public
yesterday.
Il feel that cannot express suf-
ficientiy my warm appreciation of this
further display of the true humanitarian
spirit which have learned to associate
with American philanthropy in the past,
and which has once again been mani
tested in such practical manner" said
DR.. NanSen.
II am very glad. indeed to be able
to tell you that. thanks to appeals made
by the international labor Office of the
Turkish government. we have succeeded
in obtaining further period of one
year IN which to carry out the eVacu-
alton of the refugees. This is especially
fortunate in view Of the large per-
centage of invalidS. children and people
who are unable TO work Time will
thus, hope. be afforded 10 make per-
manent arrangements for the settle
men in countries willing to offer a well
come as well as haven of refuge to
those of the refugees who desire to
leave Turkey, and trust that we shall
be able after their many hardships
and privationS. TO afford them the
prospect of a certain measure OF peace
and security in the future.
''Once again may express my graft
tude and thanks for your generous
collaboration and for your practical
expression Of sympathy"
Evening star., 1928-04-10
T0DAY'S ADJUSTMENTS. A

National--"Rio Rita" musical play
at $40 pm.
Belasco--"The Spider" mystery play
at $40 pm.
Kcith's--Nationa Vaudeville Week, q
and pm,
Gayety-"Speed Girls OF 1925" bur
lesque, at AIS and 8.l5 pm.
Earle--"Mad Hour" continuous, 81
am. to II pm.
Metrop0litan--"Speed Mt II am,
i2:45. 2:3o, AIS. 6, 7:45 and $50 pm,
CoIumbia--"The Crowd" at IL am.
/. Sis. $40. 7;i5 and gao pm.
Fox---"Dressed to KILL" continuous, /.
am. to IL pm.
Rialto-"The Lovelorn," at HAS am.
lao. $40. 5;3S, 1885 and 9:40 pm,
Palace--"Tillie's Punctured Romance, ;
at l0:45 am, 1920. 2;15, AIS, 5:55
7;55 and 9:55 pm.
Little Thcater-"Lucrezia Borgia,
continuous to II pm.
TivOli--"Thc Student Prince" at Q
$50; 5:35: 1880 and $50 pm.
AmbaSSador--"M Hour" at 2:35
4:20, 6,l0. 8 and $50 pm
Central--"Private Life of Helen of
Troy at 1890, >, $50, S, $50, 8 and
$40 pm,
Washington Auditorium Behind the
Lines" at s pm,
Evening star., 1928-04-10
DRY INFORMING
HELD MANDATORY
Supreme Court Defines U. S. Agents
Duties in All Cases Coming to
Their knowledge.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
Federal prohibition officers must re-
port to United States attorneys all al
legged violations Of the national prob,
bition law coming to their knowledg
for the prosecution Of the accused.
was held yesterday by the Suprem
Court.
The case was appealed by John P
Donnelley. former Federal prohibition
director for Nevada. who was convicted
in the Federal District Court for failure
TO make report on an alleged viola
ton by James A. Curran of Reno. The
case was hard fought in the Supreme
Court, being argued twice. In two briefs
the Government urged that the convic-
tion be set aside. taking the view that
administrative reprimand or removal
was sufficient to compel prohibition of
ficers properly to discharge their duties.
In its third it urged that the conviction
be sustained TO prevent "disloyal or un-
sympathetic enforcement officials" from
defeating 'the operation of the Law with
impunity."
Evening star., 1928-04-10
HOOVER lND0RSED.
Hawaiian Convention Votes for In.
structed Delegates.

HONOLULU, April 10 P).-The Re-
publican territorial convention voted
yesterday to instruct its delegates to
support Herbert Hoover. Secretary OF
Commerce. for the presidential nomina-
ton at the national convention at
Kansas City.
The conventions Endorsement OF
Hoover was unanimous.
James p. Winner, territorial Repub-
lican chairman. was unanimously elect
ed national committeeman. Princess
David Kawananakoa was reelected ma
tional committeewoman.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
Coal Sets Home Ablaze.

Coal from an open fire in the home
of George Hampton, 63l5 Georgia ave-
nue., set fire to the flooring today. Sew
eral fire companies responded to an
alarm and soon had the fire under con-
troll. They were unable to prevent the
fire from reaching adjoining rooms,
however, and the house and contents
we're damaged to the amount of about
81 600
Evening star., 1928-04-10

American forestry experts win visit
Europe this Summer 10 study methods
in the famous forests Of France, Ger
many, Sweden, Finland and Switzer-
land
Evening star., 1928-04-10
BEATS SCHOEMMEL MARK.
German Swimmer Going Stron g
After 3S Hours in Water.

HAMBURG, Germany, April 10 CH)
Otto Kemmerich, German professional
swimmer. today broke the world dura-
ton swimming record of 80 hours set
by Mrs. Lottie Moore Schoemmel of
New York at Miami Beach. Fla. last
week.
At 1890 am. Kemmerich had been in
the water S8 2 hours and gave every in
dication Of being able to continue for
the so hours he had set as his goal
Evening star., 1928-04-10
WOMAN BENEFACT0R
OF FRENCH IS DEAD
Miss Belle Skinner Of Holyoke,
Mass, Rebuilt Town Into Model
Village After War.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HOLYOKE. Mass. April i0.--Miss
Belle Skinner of Holyoke. known as
the fairy godmother OF the village oil
Hotton -Chatel' as the result of heH
work in rebuilding that French COM
munfty into a model village after the
war, died in Paris, France, early yes
terday. She was about so.
Miss Skinner was a graduate OF Vas
sar College and daughter of William
Skinner. pioneer silk manufacturer OF
this city. She left Holyoke for Europe
two weeks ago and contracted a cold on
the voyage which developed into double
pneumonia.
She received a decoration from the
French government in 1921 and on Sep
tember Is, 1923, was made member
OF the Legion OF Honor in recognition
OF her reconstruction work. Many Hol-
ioke residents of French descent con-
tributed TO her funds. Her activities
included the gifts OF bells 10 Apremont
and St. Maur.
Evening star., 1928-04-10

ries. Dr. Darby states. Cabled reports
from Peking, which originate from
missionary sources in northwestern
Shantung, indicate that conditions
there are quiet. and that relief meas
ures are altogether practical II resources
were at hand,