The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, April 25, 1924, Page 1

r ELECTED WITH | NO OPPOSITION x * WEATHER FORECASTS Fair tonight and Saturday. Rising temperatute Saturday, ESTABLISHED 1873 ° THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE 7 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1924 U.S. READ SAINT PAUL MAN NAMED MINOT SINGER, WHO WON FAM * EDWARD FLYNN 3 Name Presented to the Con- ference by De Lake, City of Former Residence is CONFERENCE CLOSING Business Sessions During Af- ternoon and Social Activi- ties Tonight End It Edward Flynn of St. Paul, assist- ant to the Vice-President of the Great Northern Railway, was elected istrict governor of the Ninth dis- trict oft International Rotary, com- prising Minnesota and North Dakota, here this morning, The election was by acclamation, after Mr. Flynn’s name had been pro- posed hy the Devils Lake club, Mr. Flynn having formerly been a resi- “dent of that city. He is a lawyer. No other ames were presented to the conference. His nomination was seconded by the Minneapolis and oth- er clubs. Mr. Flynn was organizer and also president of the Deyils Lake Rotary club, He is the seéond North Dako- ta Governor of the Ninth district, Norman Black of Fargo having ben the first Hibbing Recommended Hibbing, Minnesota, was given the unanimous recommendation of the Ninth district Rotary conference fere yesterday afternoon for the Although res 925 conference. The invitation of |for John. Phillips Sousy’s famous concert band, Miss Nora F Hibbing; the only one presented ‘to|]is still a loyal North Dakotan, and has the “Why not Minot” spirit. the convention, was made by Mayor| Miss Fauchald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fauchald, pioneer John Gannon, who told the Rotar | Minot citizens, sang at the Rotary conference banquet “'Thirsd: ians Hibbing wanted. the Ninth dis-| evening. Last week,.Miss Fauchald, in Minot on a visit, gave a conce trict conference to be the first to|in the city’s auditorium there, and was highly .praised. by a. large occupy a new auditorium ‘seating | audience. 3,000 people which will be completed text year. The recommendation of he conference -will-go to: the district covernor and executive committee or actjon in May. William H. Pry- 3 or of Duluth outlined the accom- gee lishments of the Duluth clubein CONFERENCE OF | Weather Repo! ! ‘oys’ work, one of the prime activi- ies of the Rotary club, and urged a ontinuation of the effect of the Ro- arias in behalf of boys in every city'in the district. C. A, Prosser of Minneapolis, pre- ident of the Dunwoody institute, peaking to the Rot@rians on “The flagie Chance,” told. them that the Rotary conference offerad cach an pportunity to find his “magic hance.” It offered an opportunity, ue said, for them to forget cares and roubles for the time, and be boys : gain, $8, T. May of Dickinson spoke to ROTARIANS IN CITY BEST YET Governor of District Thanks Citizens for Hospitality Shown During Two-Days ¥ “Bon” McClintock of Minneapolis, ject, “Our He eats anaien thea ‘A. Nes-| Rotary Governor of the Ninth dis- os outlined “The Spirit of the] trict, asked ‘The Tribune today to forthwest,” and Aubrey Lawrence of | carry his tribute to the Bismarck c Vargo ybrsed. anon, the Rotarians the | oonference committee’ and Bismarck nportance of giving time and effort | °°" mPOettering’ the communities in| citizeng for,the success of the pre- whieh they live, sent éonference, which he déclare Rotarians in the: Ninth district | “sets a pattern for all othe conference were called upon, at this} ‘there never. was, the like of this vvorning’s session by Arthur John- | Conference held in Rotary,” he said, tn of Jamestown, N D. to answer | “speaking from experience in dis- wat he termed libels-on the North. | tvict conferences and attendance at west, particularly on North Dakota, | seven International Rotary conven- “Governor Nestos in his address | tions. | challenged every North Dakota cit-| “This conference gan be set up as zen to answer libels on the state in| 2 pattern for future conferences. ‘ome reputable national publications | That portrayal of the spirit of the and some others ‘not so reputable,’ {Northwest and of Rotary in the pag- said Mr. Johnson. feant which opened thé conference “Some of the statements made | has never been excelled sin any In- bout the state are true and séme| ternational Rotary convention. are not. Some of the things that] “I want to thank the Governor, the ire true we are ashamed of and must | Mayor and all connected with the vradicate. But we cannot, lt the | affair—especially the young ladies rest of the world get a false im- who were hostesses—and to the ci pression of the state. zens generally for their cooperation. “It is our duty to tell the world | There, appeared to be not a single the fine things about North Dakota.| person who has not taken an inter- We have differences, but they ure|est. Bismarck as a host city has not -, family differences, and when outsid-| been excelled. ers enter we must stand together.” “The ball, banquet and — program He called upon all North Dakota] was hantiled in a fine,manner, The and "Mifinesota Rotarians to ‘nail to| conference has been”a high class, the cross” falsehoods about North, refined, gathering, with much fun, Dakota, and urged support of the| but educational in Rotary in charac- Great North Dakota Association re-|ter. There is nothing too good I cently formed at Valley City, with|can say about: Bismarck.” the backing of railroad executives of} Mr, McClintock declared that Ben- Northwestern roads. jamin Brown of New Orleans and Peter S. Berg of Dickinson, speak-} Dr. Crawford McCullough of Fort sing of the work of his club, told the William, Ontario, representing In- conference that the fotary club of} ternational Rotary, felt as he did. that city was ready to combat any at- A tempt to limit sghool privileges for g i children, a,statement cheered by the Russians Kill x convention. 3 Polish Police Classification Explained Harry Craddick of Minneapolis, aD x chairman of the Rotary international | Warsaw, April 25.—Forty-cight committee on classifications, told} Polish rural police have been. killed members that the Rotary classifica-| during, recent months in running tion of membersbip, based.upon bus-| fights along the eastern border. iness, was a fundamental of the or-|'These encounters have been with ganization, ngt for the purpose vf | bands of plunderers who make for- bringing into or keeping anyone out | ays from across the Russian frontier, of the organization but: ‘for the pur-| pillaging vijlages and farms pose of bringing the Rotary club 3 te intimate touch with every bu: LAST RABBIT DRIVE and profession in the community.” Wilton, N. D., April 25—The last TRACY BANGS SPEAKS rabbit’ drive of the spring will be Denunciation: of Senator La Fol-|held next ‘Sunday afternoon, April lette's bill proposing a constitutional} 27, The drive will begin at 2:30 p. a iment limiting the power of the|m. sharp. The start will be from supreme court in declaring. unconsti-|the John Kiefér residence in Wilton, ptutional acts of congress, fvrmed the}thence. south /to the Al. Holden farm, keynote of the address of Tracy R.jthence ‘esst seven miles and North Bangs on “Rotary. a Civic Leaven”.|to Still_and West to the /starting Taking for his text the spirit of the| point. “All drivers are to be at the (Continued ‘on page 2) Axel Hedberg farm at ¢ ;, m. 7 etre IN EAST, STILL LOYAL DAKOTAN MISS NORA FAUCHALD ding in the East now, and winning laurels She completely ¢aptivated the throng of 1,000 in the state capitol last night, not only by her singing but by the gr: manner in which sne entered into the s | Mis charming ous and irit of ‘ihe occasion, For twenty-four hours ending at noon today. Temperature at 7 a. p. . Highest yesterd: Lowest yesterday. . Lowest last night Highest wind velocity | FORECASTS | Fair} WEATHER For Bismarck and vicinity tonight and Saturday. Rising tem- perature Saturda For North Dakota: Fair tonight and Saturday.’ Rising temperature! Saturday GENERAL WEATHER CONDITIONS The storm area has moved to the issippi Valley and precipitation occurred ut most places in Minnesota, throughout the Plains States and along the eastern slepe of the Eock- ies, Almost all stations in-North D: kota reported precipitatfon, heavy in being general over the eastern part of the State, A high vressuce area now covers the horthera Rocky Mountain and considerably colder we&ther prevails over tMe Piains States and Rocky Mountain r Temperatures are below freexing over the’ Rocky Mountain region. Fair weather prevails west of the Rockies. BALDWIN MAN - DIES AT HOME Henry W. Rupp was Promi- nent Resident There pias ks ORRIS W. ROBERTS, Meteorologist. ROTARY BALL AND BANQUET GAY AFFAIRS Capitol House Chamber Pro- vides a Brilliant Setting for The Conference Affair DAKOTA TALENT SCORES Miss Nora Fauchald and James W. Foley Delight Audience of Nearly 1000 The Rotary conference banauet quet board or in’ the galleries during the affair ‘The banauet was marked by the appearance of two North Dakotans, who have won fame. living now in opposite sections of the country= James W. Foley of Pasadena, . Cali- fornia, poet and humorist. and Miss Nor ‘auchald. now soloist for John Phillips’ Sousa’s band in New York idely known as a concert sing- Foley's home in North Da- s Bismarck while Miss Fau- a Minot girl, her parents child now residing there. Miss Fauchald scored a_ personal 1s well as an artistic triumph, capti- ating the audience by her charm nd her readiness to oblige the happy anaueters-with freauent encores, es- pecially to sing the songs which touched: the sentiment of those, there. Miss Fauchald has a soprano voice of wonderful sweetness, rich in qual- ity and wide in range. She is a young: singer, and those who heard ther last night expect her to add to won. }Wilk ‘be Acted Upon Before the laurels she has already She has been offered another en- giigement next winter by Sousa, The Minot Rotary club, whose efforts were responsible for her presence here, presented her with a huge bou- quet of roses. Miss Fauch number by Wal- “Robert Henry and the Southern melodies, Me Back to Old V ; 3 nd? “Linda Lou.” call numbers were “Life and Death ld's_ opening by Taylor and “The Delicate Air” by Ance. Miss Marion Lesher of city acted as accompanist for Miss Fauchald during her program. Presents Beautiful Scene The entire Rotary group, with la- filled the House chamber. The opening of the ceremonies, which were under the direction of Rotarian Burt Finney, was a scene of great beauty. The lights were darkened, while a spotlight played on stage, Two great American fla flanking it were lowered, the cur- tains parted, and Mrs. Frank Barnes appeared ry, While the orchestra played “The tar Spangled Banner.” Mrs. Barnes depicting the Spirit of Rotary, stood on x base which surmounted a large ball, representing the globe “Spirit of Rotary.” which was the Rotary ehblem. group of young girls dressed as pages, under the direction of Miss Dorothy Dakin, dramatic instructor in the public high school, were fectiveness’ of the scene. were: Edith Monange, Evelyn Free- Betty Lofthouse, Bernice Joselin, Helen Bradley and Ardyth Gussner. A program of group and solo dan- cing was given under the direction of Miss Walker, physical education in- Henry W, Rupp, aged 63 years and ong month, retired business man ‘and farmer of Baldwin, died at his home there yesterday afternoon from tu- bercular trouble. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 p, m, atethe Presbyterian church in Baldwin, with Rev. Haden of ‘Wilton officiating. Mr, Rupp, one of the prominent cit- izens of the Baldwin region, was born in Austria-Hungary and came to Amerita 42 years ago, He was mar- in 41 years ago at Cumberland, Wis. Twenty-two years ago he located at Baldwin with his family, and has resided there siace. His widow, Mrs. Christina Rupp, three sons, Arnold, Fredolen and Ed- mond; one daughter, Mrs, Gust Wood of Baldwin and one niece, Miss Etta Rupp, who was reared in the family, are among the surviving relatives. One son, Theodore, is deceased. - FRENCH LIKE SPEED Paris, April 25-A_ new” 120-ton electrié locomotive for the Paris- Orleans railway, operating at 1600 volts, is designed to give a speed in excess of 90 miles an hour, scheduled pgstponed The Rotary parade, for 1:15 .p. m., wi until 5 p. m. structor in the high school. The group dance, Sparklets was given by eight of the high school girls: Edna Dean Best, Catherine McLaughlin, caiferine Andrist, Lucille Fisher, Audry Flow, Hilda Hultburg, Jane Byrne and Anna Katz. The balloon dance was given by Louise Berndt| face a royal welcome. and the Garland dance was interpret- ed by Audry Flow followed by a toe dance by Catherine Andrist. Informal Stunts The splendid Dickinson high school orchestra of a score of instruments, under the direction of Miss Gertrude | 4), Skinner, furnished music evening, and was richly applauded. ‘As the banquet proceeded were many informal” stunts provided by visiting Rotari- ans. A Valley City sextette ufder the leadership of Prof. Myers of the Valley City Teachers College sang, «wit, homely sentiment and serious and Prof, Meyers also sang a solo. “Slim” rs of Grand Forks, es- corted “Miss Grand Forks’ to the stage and led the audience in sing- ing popular songs,'while Hibbing fur- nished stunts, Dickinson Orchestra. Here The opening number of the formal program was selections by ‘the Dick- JOHNSON WILL | QUIT SPEAKING: . IN PRIMARTES ifornia Senator Ends His Republican Campaign in Ohio Presidential uP Throat Infection Halts Speak-' ing Tour He Says—No Mention of Withdrawal Cleveland, April nator Hi- ram Johnson of California will close and District Governor's ball was held Jin the state capitol Inst night amid{ his eampaign for the Republican scenes. of splendor and decoration] presidential campaign with a speech at which made the affair one of the} Toledo tonight. He will make no most successful in the history of fcampaign speeches in Indiana next Ninth district conference affairs eck, returning to Washington to- Nearly 1,000 people sat at the ban-|M&ht. Failure of his voice and his run-down condition prevented the Indiana campaign, Mr. Johnson said. Cancellation of his Indiana eam- paign trip closes Mr. Johnson's entire campaign for,the nomination, no oth- er speeches having been scheduled after the Indiana campaign, he said. The Senator, who spoke City Club luncheon here tod: stead of Saturday night, is suffering from throat trouble brought on by his vigorous pre-primary campaign. “A few days rest will bring ‘me around all right.” he said, CHILD LABOR BILL COMING UP IN HOUSE The Week Is Over, Lead- ers, Indicate Washington, April 25.—The House voted overwhelmingly to- day to give immediate consider- ation to the Foster resolution proposing a child labor amend- ment to the constitution. Six hours were allotted for debate and a final vote with a two- thirds majority required is ex- pected late tomorrow. Washington, April 25.—Although unable to bring up the Foster resolu- tion proposing a child labor amend- ment to the Constitution until today Republican leaders expect the House the|terday failed because of unexpi nd the | quired for adoption of the child 1 Above her head |bers of the House was suspended a sword and a shield | state announced last night that they Al would burg, Dorothy Savage, Rose Davis, }screws. during thet ternoon, having come from his home . there} for the conference. His welcome was entertainment | resounding cheers, which echoed and to dispose of the measure before ad- journment tomorrow over the week- end. Plans to call up the resolution yes- ted action on the Department of Agricul- ture appropriation bill carrying $57,- 000,000 which was passed after an- op a great symbol of Ro-|other futile. attempt had been made to add a provision for distribution of free seeds by members of Con- gress. A two-thirds majority will be re- cope of Rotary influence, inscribed | bor resolution and a close vote is with the words, “He Profits Mosft| predicted by both advocates and op- Who Serves Be: and with the title.] pohents. The 22 Democratic mem- from New York support the proposal. CLOCK MADE OF GLASS Prague, April 25.—A Bohemian grouped around the statue and the|glass polisher here has ¢onstructed great applause testified to the ef-]a clock which, with the exception of the springs, is made entirely of Those taking the part of pages|glass~ The glass plates and pillars are bolted together with glass Many of the parts had to be made over and over before a clock that would keep time was produced. jeape from jai) at Lewisburg, GUARDSMEN AND POSSE TRAILING WEST VIRGINIA OUTLAWS IN HILLS Covington, Virgin April Na | tional guardsmen and posses tea by | ivil authorities of two s oday are combing the western Vir- hills near Neola in a ch the two Scott brothers, celehrat- mountaineer outlaws, and a com- hion who yesterday shot and kill | state’ prohibition agent L, 3, Me- | ind wounded Sherif! Gun | in fight on the | nn, near here, | y her carried orders to| “shoot on sight” and shoot to kill.| The Scotts, sought for alleged] whisky manufacturing and as. fugi- | tives of justice, following the v Virginia, last fall, met the two offi- | cers in the center of town and cpen-| | NORTHWESTIN STORMS GRIP, MUCH COLDER Severe Electrical Storm Does Considerable Damage Around Twin Cities RAINS IN EASTERN N. D. D Storm in Red River, Valley Is Followed By | Heavy Downpcurs | - | A cold wave | ble snow flurries will fol-| St. Paul, April with poss \ low the severe electrical storm which | visitéd the Northwest last night, ac- cording to reports here today. Dispatches from North Dakota said | | ‘the colder weather was desce®ing from the Canadian Northwest nd that 4 heavy snowstorm was expect- ed in the northwestern part of North A dust storm was followed vy rains in eastern North Da- kota last night. Considerable damage resulted from the storm in the vicinity of the Twin Cities. In Minneapolis several build- ings were struck by lightning, light and power wires were blown down | and trees uprooted. Firemen an-j swered 22 calls in that city during the height of the storm. Wire communication was interfer- ed with and several towns were cut off from wire communication with the Twin Ci! TOWN Reports received by The Tribune early this afternoon were to the ef- fect, that it was cloudy in Grand Forks and Fargo, and was drizzling rain in Minot. It was not snowing at anyone of the 17 weather stations of the state at 7 a, m, tod Precipitation re- ported in 24 hours ending at 7 a. m. Bowbells, .05 Lake, .86; Dunn Center, .101; ssenden, Grand Forks, .60; own, ! Langdon, .86; Larimore, .60; Lisbon, .65; Minot, .01; 05; Williston, .16; Moort Astor Gives Gift To Plymouth Plymouth, April 25.—Lo supplementing Lady Astor of $50,000 to form a housing trust for Plymouth, by an additional 000, The situation now is that Lord and Lady Astor are prepared to found a trust with a joint gift of $100,000 which will be used to purchase the site, build and institute and erect suitable dwelling houses. JAMES W. FOLEY CHEERED WHEN HE SPEAKS BEFORE ROTARY CONFERENCE James W. Foley came home to The North Dakota poet of senti- ment found a welcome awaiting him, not only from Bismarck folks with whom he grew up but 700 Rotarians at the Ninth Rotary conference, He appeared on the platform at e conference session yesterday af- California, especially in Pasadena, reached throughout the Auditorium. “Boys and Girls af Mine” was his subject, and it was a talk of piercing appeal for,the boys and girls of the country. “I am with few exceptions,” ‘he told the audience, “the oldest timer in this room, I came to Bismarck in 1878.” A sense of humor, Mr. Foley de- clared, is the greatest balance wheel in the world, and he added inson ‘orchestra, followed by solos by | that “if We didn’t have it this coun;| Miss Nora Fauchald, who was intro# (Continued on page 2) try wouldn't survive a hundred yea? The boys never could have gone | mendous ovation by the Rotarians, ede through the World War without it he said. Interspersed with story-telling and humorous stories was a serious ap- peal for a helpful attitude toward all bodys and girls, ' “A scratch on a grand piano an incident; a scratch on a~human soul may be augmented into tra gedy,” he said, t The boys and girls of the country belong to all, not enly their parents, he said. The state recognizes thi: when it prevents by law abuses ¢. parents, the poet told his auditors. ““Nothing that concerns any boy or girl of your community can be # matter of ind'fference to you,” said Mr. Foley. He paid a stirr'ng tribute to the veterans of the World War and de- clared he felt the gratitude evervene owes to ‘one who has done something for humanity. : “Mr. Foley. made an’ appeal for simple and direct dealings with boys and girts, “In el “Chums,” ing he read tae poem, and was accorded a tre- pecans a sscieres ed fire They were accompanied by je man named Palmer Palme to have instantly, ‘The sheriff's guns ‘poured a hail of lead on the outlaws, ap- parently without effect, and — was himself shot down as he emptied his two guns. He Ts said to be in serious condition In leading a daring jail delivery at Lewisburg last fall the Scotts had made the hills their home, defying officers to capture them. Once, when, their hiding place located, they drove their pursuers away with a ussilade of bullets and — only re ently the y swooped down upon a member of their being held there un- zed outlawry. der guard for all NEW MARRIAGE, DIVORCE LAWS, ARE HELD NEED Women Voters Also Urged To Make a House Cleaning in Nation’s Politics SITUATION DISCUSSED Buffalo, N. Y., April 25 (By the A. P.)—Uniform marriage and di- vorce laws, political cleanups by women, more efficient school teach- ers, cooperative housing and pro- tection of young Americans abroad were urged by various speakers here at~— conferences connected with the annual convention of the eague of Women’s voters. An. amendment to the federal constitution in order to codify mar- riage and divorce laws wi vocated by Miss Marion Gri Memphis, Tennessee, before uniform laws committee. the She cit- ed 49 varieties of marriage and divorce laws in 48 states and the District of Columbia, and said they were undermining the American home and family and leading to- ward final breaking up of the state. In 1910, she said, one marriage in 10 was broken by divorce, in 1923, one in six. Need House Cleaning Miss Elizabeth J. Haus ‘d, Ohio, told the educ government and politics conference that “we can searcely fail to note the extraordinary need for house- cleaning this spring.” “It will be a great day for tl country,” she said, “when the women voters, conscious of their might, undertake a political clean- up with the same vigor that char- acterizes their house cleaning at home. The education conference was told by Dr. Fletcher Harper Swift, of the College of Education, Uni- versity of Minnesota, that more than 3,000,000 children of school age in the United States are not in school and that hundreds of thous- ands cf those who are “might bet- ter be chaging rabbits” than spend- ing their time under the tutelage of under-paid and inefficient teach- Agnes Warbasse of New discussed the cooperative movement before the living costs conference. She said that if 1,000,- 000 homes suddenly were provided in the United States the people of the country would not be well off for shelter. She cited Milwaukee and New York City as starting points in the cooperative housing em. New York alone, ie id, had more than 20 genuine cooperative apartment hous for workingmen’s families, costing from $6.00 to $12.00 per room. BERLIN LOSES POPULATION Berlin, April 25. At the beginning of 1924 Rerlin had a population of 4,004,000, according to official sta- tistics. This is 16,000 less than a vear ago. Garden Lovers - Are Going Abroad New York, April 25—A group of American garden lovers and students of landscape architecture will study many of the most important gardens, villas and estates of England, France and Italy this summer according to the Institute of International Edu- cation which has arranged the trip. The leader of the group, which will leave this country in July, will be Edward Lawson, first Fellow in Landscape Architecture at the Amer- ican Academy in Rome, and now as- sistant Professor of Landscape Arch itecture at Cornell University. GOOD SAFETY RECORD London, April 25.—Only one rail- way accident involved loss of life in England during 1923. The years 1901 and 1908 were without a single fatal —— - FINAL EDITION PRICE FIVE. CEN’ Y TO STRIKE IN HONDURAS ROTARY GOVERNOR HOPE REPORTS OF SLAYING OF MARINES FALSE tains Atti- tude of Watchful Waiting Following Dispatches SITUATION TENSE U. Representative Made Efforts to Bring About Peace in Honduras { Washington, April: Overnight adv tothe state and navy depar' ment contained no word of casualties mong the American naval forees Tegucigalpa, capital of Hondura ported yesterday in unofficial sages from San Salvador. Officials were inclined t the lack of any official report as a hopeful sign. They pointed out that in view of the disturbed condition in Honduras it would not be unusual if exaggerated versions of the situation had trickled across the border into Salvador. mes- aecept BLUEJACKE'S THERE Washington, April 25.~ Comment on the situation in Honduras was with- held in administration quarters today pending the receipt of official ad- vices reluting to the reported killing of American bluejackets during dis turbances attending the revolution tere. The government, however, is known to be feady to deal firmly with the situation if necessary, 0 force of 167 sailors and nine officers of the cruiser Milwaukee having been stationed at Tegucigalpa the capital, tor several weeks for protection of the American legation and citizens. The state and navy —departmelits have observed the trend of condi- tions in Honduras with considerable the concern since ernment lapsed under the weight of spread rebellion and direct advices were sought after unofficial word of the killing of bluejackets was ree ceived. * Administration officials alio w ed today with reference to the con- ference arranged for yesterday bee tween representatives of the Hons duran ministry and revolutionary factions at the instance of Sumner Wells, American commissioner to the Dominican Republic, acting at the suggestion of President Coolidge. REPORT § San Salvador, American marines in Honduras, according received here, An attache of the American lega- tion in Tegucigalpa is said to have proceeded to La Libertad, Sulvador, # cable station, in order to communi- KILLED» —Several to advices, cate with the government at Wash-— ington. A dispatch from Amapala says ad- ditional reinforcements for the pro- visional government forces, who are besieged in Tegucigalpa, have man- aged to slip through the revolution- ary lines and enter the capital, Other dispatches are to the effect that none of the political parties in Honduras cares to shoulder the re- sponsibility of © intervening — with Sumner Welles, representing the Am- erican government, in an endeavor to bring about peace betwee the discordant factions. 4 JAPS QUIET ON EXCLUSION Maintain Attitude of Watch- ful Waiting Now Tokio, April 25,—Japanese reaction to the United States immigration leg- islation is in a quiescent state while officials and public alike are await- ing to learn whether President Coole idge will sign or veto the measure, Publie bodies are continuing te meet daily and pass resolutions of protest which are betng forwarded to Washington, a volume, which is bure dening cable facilities. Persian Estates. To Be Farmed By ~ German Soldiers Magdeburg, Germany, April 25.— Detlef Schmude, a former captain in the Germany army, is about to lead a company of his former soldiers in- to Persia, where two big, estates west of Teheran comprising ‘about 25,000 acres have been put at their disposal. The land and climate are suitable for the cultivation of cotton, rice, tobacco and tea, Sthmude has been the leader of colony of ex-soldiers who have been cultivating land near Voelpke, but the colonists are dissatisfied with the agricultural and political situation im Germany. ee ENTERIAIN AT SECOND PARTY rs. W. H. Webb and dai Mrs. S. W, Corwin entertained Wont nesday afternoon at the second of. & series ef garties which they are giv» ing, Mrs, W. L. Smith and Mrs, Hy accident to passengers. In the last |. Keller won the nonors at bridge. 23 years, the number of railway | Luncheon was. served following the deaths totals only 73, a7 eame. Se i & ANTES 2S oo STEROID ZT mrnecaa tiem - ar. =