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Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-18
SENATE DEBATES
SMITHS SEATING
WILL VOTE TO-DAY
Acrimonious Discussion Fol-
lows Committee Report
Raising Bar

WASHINGTON, Jan. II (R-Setting
itself to the task Of finally barring its
doors against Senator Elect Frank L.
Smith, republican, Illinois, the senate
today engaged in hours of acrimonious
debate and heard Southerner raise
voice in defense of the south against
the frequent charge of the disfran-
chisement of the negro.
A brief report from the special slush
fund committee, embodying resolu-
ton renouncing Smiths credentials as
tainted with fraud and corruption
and declaring his seat vacant, furn-
ished the tinder for the verbal sparks
that flew SO thick and so long that q
final vote on the resolution went over
until tomorrow.
While few new thoughts were con-
tributed to the discussion, there was
present in even greater measure the
bitterness that has marked considera-
ton of the case since the senate COM
mittee uncovered contributions tc
Smiths 1926 primary campaign from
Illinois public utilities officials aggre-
eating more than 100000.
Once more an implied warming tc
senators from the south that II they
voted for the resolution to declare
Smiths seat vacant, their own seats
might some day be put in jeopardy
because of the general disfranchise-
ment of the negro was hurled across
the chamber, this time by Senator
Reed, republican, Pennsylvania.
The tenacious Pennsylvania, VINO
has the lead in defending the case Of
Senator Elect William S. Ware, repub-
lican, Pennsylvania, which is to be con-
sidered later, addressed his remarks tc
his distant cousin, Reed, of Missouri
chairman of the special COMMITTEES
which investigated the campaigns o.
both Smith and Ware.
The Missourian said he was not tc
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-18
Argentine and u. S.
Take Lead in The
Hauand Conference

HAVANA, Jan. II P)-The Argentine
and American delegations took the lead
today in disposing, in the first inform
al meeting of delegates before the first
plenary session tomorrow of the sixth
Pan-American congress, of one of the
admittedly thorniest problems con-
fronting the conference.
Proposed by the Argentines and sec
onded by Charles Evans Hughes for
the United States, an oral motion was
approved today to make "open coven-
ants openly arrived at" the keynote OF
the sixth Parliamentary congress by
establishing a rule of public commit
tee meetings and plenary sessions.
The open committee motion was fin
ally adopted on the understanding that
executive sessions could be held in eX-
'ceptional cases upon the request OF
committee members.
There was no change contemplated
it was said, in the rule prohibiting the
discussion in plenary sessions of sub
jects not on the conferences agenda
except t% a two thirds vote. This rule,
American delegates emphasized, was at
the same time "a guarantee that vital
subjects to the welfare of Pan-Ameri-
canism could not be excluded from
consideration by mere technicalities
and also promised regular procedure
in the session by avoiding irregular
and unauthorized discussions.
Today's meeting was held for an
exchange of views between chiefs o1
missions here, to agree upon procedure
in conference and to lay a basis fol
concerted action regarding organiza-
ton of the parley. Today's decisions
must be confirmed by tomorroW'S plen-
ary session.
Losing no time in starting work
after the festivities of President Cool
idge's visit to Havana, chiefs of dele
cations found themselves in practically
unanimous agreement regarding the
beginning of the conferences, activities
and the general policies to be followed
in the conference as a whole.
The happy solution of the problem
of public or executive committee SeS-
sionS was halted by all delegates as
symptomatic of ease with which ap-
parently difficult problems could bt
disposed of if good will. were present
and the accomplishment introduced {
note of optimism into all forecasts a.
to the congress. It was pointed Out
that this was the first instance of COM
plete publicity in conference of thi;
nature and it was recalled that GniS
very subject gave grounds for much
vivacious debate in the 1923 Santiago
Chile, congress, with subsequent crit.
icism of the results obtained.
Honorio Pueyrredon, Argentine am
bassador to Washington, took the init.
iative in bringing up the matter o.
open committee meetings for irnmedi
ate discussion and determination. Aftel
the meeting he expressed great ap
probation that Mr. Hughes, in tht
name of the United States delegation
had Immediately seconded his motion
thereby adding the prestige of Ameri
can approval and securing beyonC
doubt a majority for his motion.
Ambassador Pueyrredon appealed tx
other delegates in favor of his motion
by declaring that he objected on prin-
ciple to private discussion of public
affeirs,' adding that, since question
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-18
| ABOR ORGANIZATIONS TO FIGHT
STRIKE BREAKING INJUNCTIONS

outlining labor's legislative plat
form and its position on the
various bills will be issued, will
be set for date cOincident with
the committee hearings.
The councils action followed
closely denial from MIR, Green
of a report that hope virtually
had been abandoned for Iegisla-
tive relief at the present congress
sionaI session and that ali forces
would be centered on an effort to
elect in 1928 lawmakers IN SYM
pathy with IabOrs' stand.
1--WE have been promised a vote
at this session on strike injunction
legislation" he said, "and we have
every reason to hope for favorable
action"
The principal fight probably
would be waged arunod the Ship
stead bill, it was Indicated by Mr..
Green, who said that it embodied
the federatiOn's principal demands
and had been approved by the
organization. The measure seeks
to limit the rights of equity
courts.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-18
Tucson r. r. Man Named
On Arizona Industrial
Commission
FAILS IN DUTY
Commissioner Discharged
Under Code For En-
gaging IN Other Work

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan IT H9 -
Henry S. McCluskey, member Of the
Arizona industrial commission was
removed from office this afternoon
in proclamation issued by Secre-
tary of State James H. Kerby, acting
governor during the absence lbf Gov
ernor Hunt from the state, and Will
liam E. Hunter, of Tucson, rail-
road conductor was appointed to serve
AGcCluskey's unexpired term.
Kerby bases his action on the civil
code of 1913, which declares a state
office becomes vacant upon the fall
ure of the holder to discharge his
duties for a period of more than three
months. He also refers to the work
mems compensation law which pro-
vides that members of the industrial
commission shall not engage in other
work or occupations while a member
of the commission.
NIcCluskey, who is also a member
of the Arizona Colorado river COM
mission, and the governor are in
Washington, D. c., assisting in the
fight before the house irrigation COM
mittee to prevent passage of the
swing Johnson bill.
Hunter took his oath of office this
afternoon and filed bond with r.
E. McGillen, acting secretary OF state.
His appointment will become effec-
tive tomorrow, it was announced by
Acting Governor Kerby.
The newly appointed member OF
the industrial commission is a secre-
tary and treasurer of the Arizona
Joint legislative board of the trans
portation brotherhoods and secretary
treasurer of the legislative committee
of the Order Of Railway Conductors.
He has been resident of Tucson Tor
Is years.
Hunter left tonight for Tucson and
expects to return to Phoenix Thursday
to assume his new duties.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-18
i A|RPLANES
AWAIT CLEAR
DAY FOR HUNT
Weather Conditions Con-
spire Against Lost Bird
man in Idaho
ASK ARMY HELP
Chances Of Finding Filler
Alive Limited to Shelter
Possibility
ASK ARMY HELP

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. II F)-
Hope of finding Fred Hoyt, missing
aviator, alive, Waped tonight as the
hours of his absence increased and
weather conditions conspired to halt
the search for him by other aviators.
Planes assembled here and in
Boise and BurleY, Idaho, TO carry on
the search were virtually helpless
today as lowering skies prevented
visibility for more than half mile
from the airport.
Lieutenant Russell Maughan, ia,
NOUS trans-c continental aviator WHO
is in charge OF the air search, to-
night appealed to the army for three
more planes and pilots for use in case
the weather clears
Eleven planes are already available
here and in the two Idaho cities
Only one ship took the air today
to look for Hoyt, forced down IN
binding snow storm in southern
Idaho last Saturday. Leon Cudde
back, chief pilot for the Varney Air
Service, flew over the Glenn's Ferry
Hammett country to check on re-
port that a plane believed to be
Hoyt's had been heard in that vicin-
ity Saturday afternoon. After cruis-
ing over the district for an hour
and half, he returned to Boise to
await clearer weather.
Three planes led by Lieutenant
Maughan made an Intellectual effort
to fly from Salt Lake City through
the thick clouds tc the north this
afternoon.
Two new reports of Hoyt's passage
over southern Idaho Saturday were
received Late today Residents OF
Declo, and Rupert, Idaho, reported
seeing two planes, one believed to
be the regular air mail plane and
the other the ship flown by Hoyt.
The second plane was a mile behind
the other and veered due north and
disappeared, the reports stated. Hoyt
left Salt Lake Saturday morning,
accompanied by the regular air mail
plane, the pilot OF which reported
that he last saw Hoyt as they
passed over Promontory Point, Utah.
Aviators will fly over the region
north of Declo and Rupert tomorrow
if the weather permits. Ranchers OF
the district were asked to organize
searching parties
The chance of finding Hcyt alive
is limited to the possibility that he
might have landed uninjured and
found shelter in some isolated Sec
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-18
Abandon Hope for Aviator Lost in Snowstorm
= y s. y * ********' y 4 5
American Ranch Owner
Killed In Fight With
Mexican Rebels Monday

y MEXICO CITY, Jan. II Up
y Frank Edward Lake, American
y owner of La Esperanza ranch,
4 near Colima, state of Colima, was
y killed in fight with rebels yes
* terday when ne and a number OF
* his employees attempted to expel /.
= the rebels from the ranch.
81 The American consul at Quad
* alajara, who reported the killing
'* today to the American embassy
y here, said it is not known whether
* the rebels who participated in
y the fight were victorious or
* whether they fled.
y The consul said he was sending
r note to Secretary of War
y Amaro, who is at present at
- Guadalajaara, demanding pro-
y lection for the Lake interests.
*
y * * * * + X Il * y 4 y * *
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-18
HEADS WOOL GROWERs

POCATELLO, Idaho, Jan. II R-
Roscoe E. Rich, of Burley, was unan-
inously elected president of the Idaho
Wool Growers association today at
the close of their --thirty-fifth an
nual convention held in conjunction
with the Idaho Horse and Cattle
Growers association Frank Gedney,
of Mountain Home, was elected vice
president.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-18
ToPETE TO MAKE AIR TRIP

NOGALES, Ariz., Jan. II P-Faus-
to Topete, governor of the state Of
Sonora, Mexico, will fly from the
Nogales airport to the state capital OF
Sonora Sunday, accompanied by prom
inent American and Mexican citizens
in what is considered to be the first
passenger trip between Arizona and
Sonora, Mexico.
, 1928-07-26
Publication.
Automobile, Horse, Carriage
& Boat Taxes.


THE time for payment of the
3 above mentioned taxes, without
penalty, is hereby extended for ten
(10 days, from July Il, 1928, to
July 81, 1923.
All taxes not paid at the close Of
business hours e 30 p. M Tuesday,
July 81, 1928, will be turned over
to the Sheriff as delinquent.
Government of the
Virgin Islands of the United States
Municipality OF Saint CrOiX
Il July, 1928.
FRANK T. FOXWELL,
Daspatchjng Secretary.
Evening star., 1928-04-08
Lumber Lift.

I UMBER is usually piled in stacks
about "a feet high by men on the
ground who pass the pianks overhead
TO men on the pier. Every 10 feet
there must be a scaffold and two more
men to pass up the planks, so that IL
has always been considered to be un-
economical to pile much higher than a
feet even where land is very valuable.
A couple Of years ago the manager of q
washington lumber yard invented a
conveyor that makes 1t possible to pile
lumber to heights Of IS and even so
feet. Four men operate the machine.
and no matter how high the pile this
crew need never be increased.
The machine consists of a steel skele-
ton tower of the desired height, over
which revoive two endless chains
equipped with carriers at 42-inch inter-
walls. in which planks are placed BY men
who work on the ground. A motor
mounted on the platform of the carrier
provides power. The chains travel at
the rate Of 3S feet minute. so that 10
boards are delivered to the men every
60 seconds. One dealer reports that
four men with a machine piled l25.O0O
feet or lumber In 10 hours. Another re-
ports that the cost of piling material
has been so reduced that it has been
possible to increase the pay Of the men
one-third and still save so per cent
Evening star., 1928-04-08
MOONBEAM :: A Latvian Tale - By Samuel Spewack

When he was gone piled the tele-
phone. And paced the floor. At in
the morning there was no hope for the
yiolinist they said at the hospital. At
he rallied. AT there was a relapse.
At 6 he was unconscious.
went down to WHY'S Office Iwant-
ed to get hold of his boss. But the
clerk had no news of the boss A gen.
tleman had called the day before. 1t
seems. but had said nothing He had
left note. I took the note and read
Dear Mr.. Lyman: Your services are
no longer required. / was present at
the cafe last night. must take the
morning train. or otherwise would tell
opinion Of your rank betrayal of trust. I"
Late that evening I saw Willy.
Looks pretty bad" I said solemnly.
Hes not--dead?" Willy gasped
NO" said He hasn't made UP his
mind yet. It'll be pretty hard getting
you out Of the country"
I'm not getting out" said Willy. IN
stick" He added: Unless it's murder" !"
Then turning on me, Have you seen
Moonbeam?"
NO" I said. But she's a constant
visitor at the patients bedside"
Willy brushed aside the hint in my
tone. She's worried about me-" he ex-
planned. He squared his shoulders
ITS no use my saying I'm sorry. I
didn't know what / was doing. But /
tell you. IL get out of this I'll cut all
that out. I'm going to work. I'll take
hold OF that DANCED Office of mine and
settle down. I'll marry Moonbeam. I'm
of this night life. I'm going to work. +"
Then he put his hand TO his head and
he muttered, oh Godl"
Now. how could tell him he had
been fired?
The next day they told me at the
Evening star., 1928-04-08
Self.Bailing Lifeboat.

THE self-righting. self-bailing life-
boat is in use by the United States
IifeSaving Service. Possessing great
strength and buoyancy, and being very
difficult to capsize, its superiority over
the ordinary lifeboat for long trips IS
at once evident.
In the floor of the boat. which is so
placed as to be on a level with the
water when manned. are several OPEN
tngs. each connecting by o metal tube
with an opening in the bottom. As
water cannot rise above its own level.
and as each tube Is closed at the floor
level by q valve that opens downward.
no water can pass up into the boat
while any dashing In from above II Is
at once shipped through the tubes. So
quickly is this accomplished that
fun boat can empty itself in about half
q minute.
In order to procure the self-righting
quality. each boat is furnished with
heavy iron keel. and well provided with
ballast II overturned. II is impossible
for the boat to remain SO. on account
of the elevated air chambers In the bow
and stern; and as it rolls upon one
side the ballast and the iron keel,
which by their own weight must natur-
ally seek the water. quickly force the
boat back into position,
Evening star., 1928-04-08
A1~Gv Attention I
dat-Fny Use ePnnyIam Aru6r Inaugural Procession

before, when President Adams had de-
livered in person his message to Con-
gress, it was deemed proper that the
whole House should be In personal at
tendance at the White House to deliver
its answer. AS 1t would be impossible
to go there on foot, enough hacking
coaches were secured from Baltimore
to convey the necessary delegation
there. It was indeed a muddy ride, and
several detours had to be made to es-
cape the Swamps then covering a
stretch of the Avenue
As soon as Jefferson took his seat he
inaugurated immediate steps TO elimi-
nate this condition. He was interested
in all building projects, both of ma
tional and private character, and his
Judgment was considered of much value
and was freely sought For expediency
he was the type OF Alexander r. Shep-
herd, and In 1903 did not refrain from
using nearly one-fourth of the entire
available appropriation for that year at
his disposal in improving Pennsylvania
avenue.
This great highway-destined to be,
of course-waS divided by him into
three sections. along which were planted
four rows Of trees, similar in effect then
to the Paris boulevards. The center. or
principal, road was lined on either side
with rows of Lombardy poplars, the
outlying roadways also being lined on
Evening star., 1928-04-08

dance" Then at Willy. as she blew
him a kiss. You foolish little boy!"
And was gone.
TT has been my experience with men
who go to pieces cheerily that the
crash comes like Enthusiastically
There is. perhaps. vague presenti-
ment of a storm. The skies are trifie
dark. The air is heavy. And then tn
tragedy bursts with roar and pro
ceeds at furious pace: And that's the
way 1t happened with Willy.
FIRST came the news that the idiotic
executive who'd sent Willy out to us
vas coming on a tour Of inspection of
the European officeS. Willy got the sad
telegram and showed 1t to me at lunch.
pull yourself together, for the love
of Pete" I snapped. Get your books
in order. Lay of liquor. Hustle around
Importantly. Dictate long reports on
conditions"
"Oh. thatu be all right said willy
airiiy. Hes a good fellow. I'll take
him out and get him lit. Keep his
mind of the business"
Nevertheless. Willy was worried. He
spent a full hour at the office, and
emerged with violent headache. Tne
poss was due the following morning. SC
willy made a tour OF the bars at the
cocktail hour, and that night when ]
met him at Fishers he was carefree.
The evening started quite innocently
enough. Several pints OF liquors and
champagne to follow, distributed among
the four OF us, Willy. the British con-
sui, Moonbean and myself.
Then Willy rose from the table 10
announce his performance Of the Black
Bottom.
Genuine Black Bottom" Willy an
nounced gravely. Absolutely genuine
And then, instead OF attempting TO
dance, he began 70 sing "Oh. Promise
Me" That was his favorite song,
Moonbeam left our table. Willy
didn't notice, for he was skating on the
high notes, and Willy always had 6
gingle-track mind. But ! saw Moon.
beam trip up 70 the violinist. The or
chestra had stopped playing. No one
could compete with Willy. And Moon
beam and the violinist were soon chat
ting interestedly.
willy finished. Every one ap-
plauded loudly--every one except Moon
beam and the violinist. Willy bowed,
smiled and turned 10 look Ior Moon-
beam. Then he saw her. Unfortu-
nately, at that moment the vi0linist
seized her hand enthusiastically and
| kissed IL.
Whereupon Willy hurled himself for
ward. He dragged Moonbeam to one
| side.
There was a sudden, dreadful silence
| In the room. And Willy was calling the
| Wolinist names, bad names.
The violinist rose 10 his full height.
| His eyes blazed.
| Then WHY'S right fist shot forward
But the violinist seized a heavy music
stand and attempted To swing 1t. Be-
fore we could get 10 him. Willy had
seized a chair. He spun 1t around his
head, and then let go. The violinist
dropped TO the ground heard Moon-
beam scream. Willy stood there. look
ing stupidly at the figure OH the floor
Evening star., 1928-04-08

would succeed In getting the other
down, the first thing he would do would
be to feel for his antagonists eyes and
there insert his thumb or finger, and,
II possible, force out an eye.
IF he could not succeed thus in
making his opponent cry enough, he
would seize him by the throat and
choke him, when, If he would signify
that he had enough, the bystanders
would separate them.
I'm this case, however, Shipley and
Lovejoy pounded each other awhile
then closed and wrestled until one Of
them slipped and they fell in the mud
together. Shipley proved too active for
his adversary, and succeeded in get
ting on top of him, when he instantly
felt for Lovejoy's eyes, which he
smeared full of mud The crowd then
parted them, raised Lovejoy up, and
proceeded to wash the mud from his
eyes and face; but, alas Lovejoy was
blind man for the remainder of his
days. Since then I have seen him led
about the streets Of Georgetown by a
boy. With Shipley, who was tailor,
and lived In Georgetown, was well
acquainted"
ONE can hardly visualize what
Pennsylvania avenue looked like
when Jefferson took office. Four months
Evening star., 1928-04-08

city. although he ate at the table with
the other occupants Of the house. Here
we find him residing on March 4, 1901,
when he was inaugurated for the nrSt
time as President OF the United states,
and it was from here that he was
escorted to the Capitol to take the oath
OF ofice.
This was the first Inauguration to
| take place in this city. and the avail
able military companies We'd with each
other in showing honor to the tniro
| President.
The washington Artillery ushered in
heavy guns. About 10 o'clock that
organization was joined by the Alex
andria company of rifiemen. and to-
gether they paraded in front OF the
lodgings of the president-elect.
BY IL o'clock q large body Of near
by citizens was on hand, and, accom-
panied by a number of supporters. he
was escorted to the Capitol. when he
was given another salute, announcing
his entrance into the building. He
was accompanied into the Senate
chamber by the heads OF the execu-
tive departments and the marshal of
the District Of Columbia.
After the ceremonies Jefferson re-
turned to his lodgings, where he re-
mained until March 10, when he went
TO the White House, where he resided
for the next eight years.
His second Inauguration, which took
place March 4, 1905. is usually con-
fused by the chroniclers with the first,
The Avenue on this occasion was first
used for an inaugural procession.
Scarcely any facts are obtainable re-
garding his second induction into Office.
1t is said this one was even simpler
than the first
He proceeded on horseback" it is
said. from the Palace. which is of
white stone and the largest building
here, and attended by his secretary
and groom rode up the long Avenue
Of Pennsylvania to the Capitol. which
is an unfinished rival in stone Of the
Roman building Of that name. and.
dressed In black and silk stockings.
delivered q speech"
The oath OF Office was then admin
iStered and the President began his re-
turn TO the White House attended by"
so il is stated-"a large aSSemblage
of members of the legislature. citizens
and strangers of distinction. and pro-
ceSSion was formed at the Navy Yard.
composed Of the several mechanics en-
gagged there, which marched TO military
music, displaying with considerable
taste the various insignia OF their pro-
feSsion."
To those of US who have never been
permitted 10 vote for President. 1t
might be interesting to speak Of the
first election Of Thomas Jefferson, when