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Evening star., 1928-05-05
FOREIGN EXCHANGE,

EEW YORK. May 4J.--Foreign ex-
changes mixed. quotations lin cents1
Great Britain, demand 4s13A cables.
4ss 60-day bills ON banks. 4s4 sid
France, demand, 1884: cables, 3 93s%
tAaly, demand, 5.267s, cables, 5.27il.
Demand-~Belgium, i3 90: Germany.
@S-sot2 Holland. 4032iz; Norway
@e.dst2. Sweden. 2632. Denmark
ES.sd1 y, s@itzeriand 1927; Spain.
lbo<' Greece, 100 Poland. ll25.
C,zec.i.osloyakia, 29ei4; JuRoslavia. l.78,
n4s'fla; .s.ls 1910. kurnania, .G2l4 Argen-
Shanghai, 64oO: Montreal. 100 90 '''S
Evening star., 1928-05-05

transactions yesterday at 1850 pm, the
latest time on record for "A flve hour
session. Saturday, March 81 the ticker
closed AT 1880 pm, The previous reo~
ord for a five-h0ur session waa estab-
lislied March q, 1925 at 3'bA pm, hut
the present time-saying system III re-
eordlng transactions was not then In
force
Evening star., 1928-05-05
Have You Been stunK Yet?

Some men have TO get stung good
and hard before they learn to be
cautious in making investments Be-
fore you inveSt--investigate.
Evening star., 1928-05-05
RADIO CORP. PROFITS.

NEW YORK. May (P.~--The Radio
Corporation Of America and subsidiary
companies announce surplus profits OF
&3f22. 05 for the quarter ended
March 81 Gross income was given as
si6.792, ,54783.
Evening star., 1928-05-05
CHICAGO CHANGE CLOSED.

CHICAGO, May S R.-The Chicago
Stock Exchange was closed today in
line with the closing of other principal
stock markets, to facilitate clearing up
OF accumulated clerical work.
Evening star., 1928-05-05
BALTIMORE CHANGE CLOSED

BALTIMORE. May 5 (SpeciaD The
Baltimore Stock Exchange Is closed to-
day, following the example Of the New
York Stock Exchange and the New York
Curb Exchange.
Evening star., 1928-05-05
BOND SALESMAN

An organization with excellent local head
quarters requires high-cass bond salesman
with established clientele. Applicant must
also be capable of directing other statesmen.
Exceptional issue in course of offering in
addition to a diversified list Of bonds Of favor
able yield.
Our staff have been notified Of this adver-
tsement. Address Box 22-X, Star Office.
Evening star., 1928-05-05

Austria has q congestion ot used
European cars,
Evening star., 1928-05-05
First Mortgage Loans

Lowest Rates of Interest and Commission
Thoma. J. Fisher & Company, Inc.
Evening star., 1928-05-05
SILVER QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. May 5 6Tf-Bar silver
5s14' Mexican dollars, 44s..
Evening star., 1928-05-05
Egg Prices Advance.

Egg prices were slightly advanced this
wtfk u Ia thought me advance prob
S0y resulted fTDm consumption of eggs
by packers for storing purposes, the
more ssa80nsbie HesiheT not affecting
the product II the bennery
Butter prices fuct0sted during the
@ess. Changes we're not s1fLscifAtiy
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
NO CANDIDATES
HAVE ANNOUNCED
SINCE TUESDAY
Prospects for Several NOmi-
nations at Once Bright
AS Pot BOils

While there was hum CT political
activity all over the city yesterday
there was a DISAPPOINTMENT in store
for the political fOrecaSterS when
the city clerk reported no additional
nomination petitions on file. It was
very definitely established that other
councilmen than W. G. Franklin of
the third ward are to have opponents
in the campaign, however. 1t is
expected that today will bring cut a
fuller roster of office seekers.
At present those definitely an
nounced are Mayor A. E. Hinton. for
reelection, Alderman w. G. Franklin
for reelection and. Grover G. Shook
as a candidate for, alderman Alder
men who are believed certain to
announce very shortly are Henry
Elvey of the fifth ward and L l..
Sreer, veteran councilman from the
first ward
1t was rumored about the city yes
terday that w. j. Reay, alderman
from the fourth ward, would not
again be a candidate. This, however,
was hotly denied by staunch sup
porters OF Reay who himself has
declined to make q statement just
vet Richard Jennings, OF the sixth
ward. is expected tc announce for
reelection but has made no state
ment and the other councilman, w.
w. Young of the second ward is con-
sidered as a prospective candidate to
succeed himself.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
MOVE.
INTO new HOME
OPPOSITE PARK.
President of First National
Buys Residence of DIR.
Tuttle, 8O3 Ninth st.

After this week, B. A. Packard,
president OF the First National bank
of Douglas, will again have a town
house in Douglas. He anG Mrs
Packard hope to be at home at 0O5
Ninth street within the next few Gays
They will be getting their furniture
and furnishings into their new home
during the. rest OF this week and
expect to be settled next week. They
concluded the deal for the property
this week, buying it from Dr. L. j.
TuttIe. The consideration in the deal
was not made public.
Mr.. Packard sold his former nome
at 10447 Tenth street not long ago
to the Catholic Mexican sisters to
be used as a part of a convent and
school which they are planning 10
establish in the city. Since giving
possession of that property on March
1 they have occupied an apartment
at the Gardanier apartments.
The house now owned py Mr.
Packard was originally built for D. E.
Heller. 1t has six rooms exclusive
of the baths and halls and is a well
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
$4,000 PARADE
OF BEST STYLES
AT P. D. TONIGHT
Mercantile Company Stages
Show With Over 500 Gar
ments Shown on Models

Showing more than 500 different
garments and representing q value
in excess of $4,000, the Phelps Dodge
Mercantile company will tonight stage
what the manager, G. G. Mcbride.
asserts will be the most elaborate
fashion show ever attempted in
Arizona and second only to the style
shows put on by the wholesalers in
the big distributing centers. No
fewer than ten adult models and
several children Will parade on the
ITS foot decorated runway extending
from the dressing room entrance
almost entirely across the p. ID. ball
room and back. Between these aisleS
from which the models display the
styles the Elks' five piece orchestra
will be stationed to furnish the music
for the living fashion plates. Special
electric lighting will lend tone to
the finish OF the show and with
everyone occupying q position from
which she may see the display to
advantage, there will be seated not
less than 300 ladies OF Douglas, that
seating capacity being provided.
The sides OF the runway nave been
trimmed with black and rose While
Brussels carpet covers the entire
course. These effects with special
lighting arrangements from above
will present the garments under most
favorable circumstances, and the
length Of the parade will give each
model opportunity to disclose to the
audience every fine effect that the
garment presents
There will be the most gorgeous dis
play OF fine ready-to-Wear and it
will run the entire gamut of color
and pattern and the latest thoughts
in the best materials. Printed chif-
fons, the newest celanese, flat crepes,
imported silk populins and others and
every garment with just the proper
flounce or flare to afford it individual
effect and character.
1t will be colorful show. The
models will wear the latest ideas in
millinery, hosiery and footwear to
harmonic with the garment being
displayed SO that milady will Sc /,
the complete chapter OF the exact
in fashion for the different OCCASIONS
all set forth in the course of the
show. The hats will prove especially
pleasing. They will be found some-
what larger this year and many Of
them made OF horsehair braids trim
med in pastel colored laces.
Doors to the fashion show-the P.
D. ballroom over the main store
will be open at 7:3O this evening and
the show will start promptly at
p. M. Being present will afford the
ladies of Douglas exact information
OH the absolutely correct in apparel
for the current Season, according to
Manager Mcbride, and he invites the
ladies to avail themselves of the op-
portunity to see the parade OF beauty
and the accurate in dress.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Social Program Will
Be Taken Up By
Amer. Legion Head


There will be regular meeting of
the executive committee OF Fred
Hilburn post of the American legion
Friday evening. At this meeting
general business will be discussed, The
two most interesting items at this
time will be the matter of proper
program for the social meeting to
be held by the post on March 23
and the business arrangements in
connection with the coming of the
Workman shows which will appear
here the first week in April under
the auspices of the post
The regular monthly social meeting
on March % will be a big affair this
month as it will mark the height
OF the membership drive and will be
featured by the appearance of Dr.
H. T. Wilson, district commander
who will address the gathering.
There will be a debate on ''Who
Won the War" This is expected to
be funny and full OF interest. Re
freshments will be served and these
will be in the nature of an army
feed" and the mess kits will be
heard to rattle as the COOK yells,
come and get it."
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Troop Committee Meet
Establishes Standard for
Legion Boy Scouts

the committee of legionnaireS in
charge OF the directing Of the Amer
lean legion hoy scout troop met last
evening in the offices OF George A.
Bergtield, principal of the grammar
school, and outlined a policy Icr the
supervision OF the troop AS explained
by Hugh H. Becker, scoutmaster of
the troop the one aim Of scouting
as 1t will be interpreted in the legion
troop Will be to build character.
Becker reported that at present
there are 18 boys in the troop and
that he is wedding them out as fast
as he finds one who does not take
seriously to the idea oil trying to
live up to the ideals OF scouting.
Becker says that he objects TO tho
thought that because a boy can say
the scout oath and has memorized
the code and the rules he is scout.
He wants the boys in the scout troop
sponsored by the legion 20 unC Cers.anG
the ideals OF scouting and live up to
them.
The matter OF securing an cts lent
assistant Seoutmaster to AID Becker
in the task OF making real scouts
out CT the boys OF the troop was
taken mp and an assistant Will be
found in the near future Becker
announced that four Of his, scouts
are prepared to appear before the
court of honor this evening and that
he will have others reacy soon.
The boys or this trCclo ana Of the
other troops in the city nave been
making rapid progress the past few
months and especially in their firss
aid work as Grover c. Shook. safety
expert at the Copper Queen smeiter,
has been devoting Thursday evening
of each week to first aid ana safety
first demonstrations.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Of Honor
Will Meet Tonight
To Test Boy Scouts

The boy scout district court of
honor will meet this evening at 7:3O
at the Parish house for the purpose
of examining scouts for the lesser
grades of the order. Tie court of
honor had not been named late yes
terday although Pat White will Off
ciate as executive for the district.
All of the scout masters of the
Douglas district are expected 10 be
present as well as A. B. Prescott.
county scout executive. Following
the examination of the boys the adult
leaders will take up the serious oues-
ton of forming a permanent court
OF honor for the extensive work that
is before scouting in this district this
year
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
FAUSTO TOPETE
IN Aqua PRIETA
READY FOR TRIP

Fausto Topete, governor of Sonora,
arrived in Aqua Prieta on Wednesday
as had previously been announced
The governor was met upon his
arrival by host OF friends and
was taken to the ncmes OF severar
having been the guest OF honor
on short visits. lie retired early after
q private dinner party.
Topete leaves this morning by the
regular train south, for Nacozari and
the other mining towns in that
region. 1t is expected that he will
be detained there by receptions and
inspections until next Tuesday when
he should return here. The executive
made no announcement yesterday in
regard to the contemplated improve
ment work here but is expected to
issue a statement upon his return
north.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
OLD DOMINION WINS
FEB. SAFETY HONORS

BISBEE, March IA Q0-Figures re-
leased here today by the Phelps
Dodge corporation on its mining
safety campaign reveal that the Old
Dominion branch OF the corporation
at Globe, Arizona, won the Leading
honorS during February.
The MontezuIna branch OF Naco-
zari, Mexico, ranked second; the
Morenci branch, OF Clifton, Arizona,
third and the Copper Queen branch,
of Bisbee and Douglas, fourth. One
of the purposes OF the contest IS to
reduce the number of time lost acci-
dents in the mining branches of the
corporation.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
AckersOn Funeral Today

Funeral services for Charles Acker-
son, whose death occurred late Mon
day evening following brief illness,
will be held at the cemetery at Apache
this afternoon. Rev. j. E. Congdon,
pastor of the Presbyterian church,
will conduct the services. The funeral
cortege will leave Porter and Ames
chapel at l p. m. Bearers will be-
Herman Hollingsworth, John Joyce,
Leroy Bryan, Frank Cummings, Ray
Hartley and Henry Beard.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15

built and convenient residence struc-
ture. More recently it has been
occupied by Rev. Ben BatthewS,
pastor of the Baptist church. 1t is
especially attractively located, occupy
ing a frontage on the street that
looks directly into the park and Is
one of the most desirable neighbor-
hoods of the city.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
ATTEND NURSES Meeting

Among Bisbee and Tombstone resi-
dents motoring to Douglas to attend
the Cochise County Graduate Nurses
association meeting, at the Calumet
hospital Tuesday we're: Miss Eleanor
Lenz, Miss Blanche Werner, of Bis
bee, and Mrs. H. L. Hutchinson of
Tombstone All are members of the
association.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Davidson Funeral

Rev. j. Hunter Smith, pastor of the
Methodist church, will be in charge
of the services at the funeral of Mrs.
Viola j. Davidson to be held in Por-
ter and Ames chapel Mrs. Davidson
is survived by two sons, Paul w. OF
Douglas and Fred E. Davidson whose
home is in New Mexico. Burial will
be in Calvary.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Back From Hospital

Charles J. Garcia, proprietor Of
Hotel Palomar, was back at his desk
yesterday following his return from
FL Paso where he had been for hos
pital treatment for few days. He
stated that his treatment bro.1:7ht
the desired improvement and that he
came back to Douglas feeling much
better.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15

Our Duco demonstrator will be here
Saturday the 17th Souvenirs, paint
ing lessons and variety of unpainted
furniture Watch for our ads. Posten-
Arthur Hardware Co., Douglas Busy
Hardware Store "-Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15

ST. Patrick's card party at the Cath
olic club Saturday afternoon, March
II, at o'clock Bring your own cards.
-Adyt
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15

Palomar Beauty and Barber Shop
next to Palomar Hotel. Phone 167.-
Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Ell Paso Invites Douglas

Members OF the Ell Paso Chamber
of Commerce have planned to hold
their annual banquet on next Monday
evening and they have sent a tele-
graphic invitation to the Douglas
chamber to send a representative to
the gathering.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
From TT. Douglas

A1UHI ~ DUUSAdo
Mr., and Mrs. j. E, Monhollan, OF
Ft. Douglas, Utah, arrived in Douglas
yesterday and Will remain here for
about six weeks. Mrs Monhollan is
the daughter of Mrs. B. Sperry OF
934 Ninth street.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
DOUGLAS DAILY DOINCS

Seriously Ill
Mrs. Carl Pryor, of 761 Sixteenth
street, is seriously ill at her home.
From Nacozari
G. p. Windsor, superintendent OF
the Nacozari railway company, is in
douglas on business.
SaIem visitor
S. r. Pearson OF Salem, Ore, is
visitor in Douglas and win remain
about a week
From Warren
Mrs. Harry Clark was a visitor in
Douglas yesterday from her home in
Warren.
Mrs. Francis AmeS Recovering
Mrs Francis AmeS who recently I'M
derwent a major operation at the
Calumet hospital is recovering rapidly.
Weaver Ill
E. E. Weaver, manager of the meat
department OF the Phelps Dodge Mer-
camille company, is confined to his
home on account OF Illness.
Mrs. Mcleod Improving
Mrs. B. H Mcleod, who has been
critically i'll at the Calumet hospital,
was reported to be improving at a
late hour yesterday. Mrs. Mcleod is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. s..
Williams, Jr.
Meadows Brother Here
Alonzo Meadows, brother of Rus
sell Meadows, arrived in Douglas yes
terday from Los Angeles and will
spend a few days here visiting his
brother and family.
To Los Angeles
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Dieckman, OF
1920 Tenth street, left Tuesday morn
ing, accompanied by their house guests,
to motor to Los Angeles. They will
remain on the coast about ten days
In Mexico
Kendall Melcher, Of the Douglas
Hardware company. is in Mexico near
Nacozari, on business trip. He
will return the latter part of next
week
Arthur Anderson Here
Arthur Anderson, manager of the
shoe department of the Bisbee store
of the, Phelps Dodge Mercantile COM
pany, was business visitor in Doug
las Tuesday.
Ben Cravey in Bisbee
Benjamin Cravey, manager of the
Copper City Motor Car company OF
Douglas, was recent business visitor
in Bisbee.
Our Duco demonstration will be here
Saturday the 18th. Souvenirs, paint
ING lessons and a variety of unDainteC
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
CARD OF THANKS

We offer our sincere thanks to all
our friends for their help and SYM
patly in our bere aVement.
WILL F. KOCH
and Daughter,
MRS. A. C. STODDARD,
CHARLES P. KOCH.
AdVt--
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
New Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Muhn ar
rived in Douglas yesterday and will
made their home here. Muhn is the
territorial wholesale representative OF
the Buick Motor company and will
be attached to the Phoenix headquar-
ters.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
THRIFT THURSDAY"

Pure aluminium water pitchers, 212
qt., SOC; qt., 69c. Douglas Hardware
Co., Inc, The Quality Store.-Advt
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Booked as Speeder

James Husley was booked at the
police station Tuesday on a charge
of speeding. The arrest slip stated
that Husley was charged with driving
at 80 miles an hour on a city street.
Other arrests included Charles Hull
and John Doe, arrested on Tuesday
night on charges of intoxication.
The men were jailed. They were
arrested by members of the night
patrol OF the police.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Missionary Meeting

Missionary Meeting
Members of the Baptist Women's
Missionary society will meet at the
church this morning at 10 and they
will have luncheon at noon at the
church.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Mrs. McLeOd Improving

Mrs. B. H. Mcleod. who has been
critically i'll at the Calumet hospital,
was reported to be improving at d
late hour yesterday. Mrs. Mcleod is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. S.
Williams, Jr.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Ben Cravey in Bisbee

Benjamin Cravey, manager of the
Copper City Motor Car company OF
Douglas, was recent business visitor
in Bisbee.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Meadows, brother Here

Meadows Brother Here
Alonzo Meadows, brother of Rus
sell Meadows, arrived in Douglas yes
terday from Los Angeles and will
spend a few days here visiting his
brother and family.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Arthur Anderson Here

Arthur Anderson, manager of the
shoe department of the Bisbee store
of the. Phelps Dodge Mercantile COM
pany, was a business visitor in Doug
las Tuesday.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15

Mrs. Francis AmeS Recovering
Mrs. Francis Ames who recently m-
derwent a major operation at the
Calumet hospital is recovering rapidly.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
10 Los Angeles

Mr. and Mrs. Byron Dieckman, OF
1920 Tenth street, left Tuesday morn
ing, accompanied by their house guests,
to motor to Los Angeles. They will
remain on the coast about ten days.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15

FIUm WdEEtn
Mrs. Harry Clark was a visitor in
Douglas yesterday from her home in
Warren.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15
Weaver In

Weaver Ill
E. E. Weaver, manager of the meat
department OF the Phelps Dodge Mer-
camille company, is confined to his
home on account of illness.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15

In Mexico
Kendall Melcher, of the Douglas
Hardware company. is in Mexico near
Nacozari, on business trip. He
will return the latter part of next
week
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-15

DdlCLIA VISItUI
S. r. Pearson OF Salem, Ore, is
a visitor in. Douglas and win remain
about a week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-19
INTERRACE AWARDS
CONFERRED ON TWO
DR.. billiard, Charlottesville, Va,
and julius Rosenwald, Chicago,
Named for School Aid.

The William E. Harmon awards for
distinguished achievement In race re-
lations were bestowed yesterday after
noon at the First Congregational Church
upon DR.. James II. billiard Of Char
lottesVille, Va, and Julius RoSenWald
Of Chicago.
The awards were presented through
the commission on race relations OF
the Federal Council Of Churches of
Christ in America, but the meeting was
under the auspices Of the interracial
ton of Churches.
Justice Harlan F. Stone OF the United
States Supreme Court presided. He
praised DR.. billiard for his work as
president Of the Jeanes and Slater
foundations. which have increased rural
training schools In the South. In &C
cepting the $3.50 award Of the Harmon
Foundation and a gold medal, DR.. Dill
lard explained the Laboratory method"
used by his foundation for better re-
latiOns between the races in the South.
Because Of the absence Of Mr.. Rosen-
valid in Florida. his award was accept
ed by DR.. Arson Phelps Stokes, canon
Of the Washington Cathedral. who IS
charge Of the meeting. Mr.. Rosen-
Walds services in increasing school
facilities for the colored people Of the
South were praised, and 1t vas ex-
planned ne had erected 1891 such
schools and 10 Y. M. c. A. buildings
for col-aed people.
DR.. Mordecai W. Johnson, president
OF Howard University, explained the
manner in which the Jeanes Founda-
ton had brought teachers to the South
and stimulated public benefactions to
the schools. Musical numbers were
given by the Howard University Glee
Club. Rev. DR.. Jason Noble Pierce Of
fered prayer and Rev DR.. w. L. Darby
pronounced the benediction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-19
|KLAN PLOT TO RULE
| MILITIA IS CHARGED
Probe May Produce Startling
Revelations, Rhode Island
Officer Says.
By the Associated Press.


PROVIDENCE, r. l., March TO-
Charging that Adjt Gen. Arthur C..
Cole Of Rhode Island was aware Of q
plot Of the Ku Klux Khan to gain con-
troll OF the military forces Of this State
as long ago as early December, last year,
COL Harold A. Braman of the lst Light
Infantry Regiment, one battalion of
which has been relieved Of duty be-
cause OF the exposure, last night de-
clared that investigation of Khan
activities in the State Militia may pro-
duce startling revelations.
There's a whole lot back OF this
thing that's going to come out eventu-
ally" said Col. Braman, land l
wouldn't be at all surprised II there
was grand jury investigation. It's
conspiracy, that's what 1t is
Col. Braman asserted that Maj.
Grafton C. Greenlief. who was in charge
OF the 1st Light Infantry Regiment
during Col. Braman's recent illness and
who is said to have ignored reports Of
Ku KluX Khan activities in the organ
ization, was invited by Adjt. Gen. Cole
within the past two months to return
to the National Guard and bring two
companies OF the 1st Light Infantry
with him to form the I'd Battalion Of
Combat Engineers.
The military affairs committee Of the
House Of Representatives is scheduled
to meet officers Of the States chartered
commands with Gen. Cole Wednesday
to consider the situation The 200 or
more men under arms IN the LIST Light
Infantry are expected to turn in their
equipment today, under orders issued
by Col. Braman.