Evening Star Newspaper, July 4, 1924, Page 1

far. WEATHER. Partly cloudy and unsetited weather today and tomorrow, not much change in temperature. TemperatuPe for 24 hours ending at noon today: Highest, 79, at 5:30 p.m, yesterday; lowest, 61, at 5:30 a.m. to- day. Full report on page 9. “From Press to Home Within the Hour” The Star's™ carrier system covers 2 . every city block and the regular edi- : tion is delivefed to Washington homes as fast as the papers are printed: New York Stock Marlet Closed Today WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION Yesterday’s Circulation, 95,005 Entered post ofti No. 29,284, second class matter Washington, D. C. WASHINGTON 0O RIDAY, JULY 4, 1924 -TWENTY-TWO PAGES TWO CI RALSTON AND COX ARE OUT; McADOO GAINS INDIANA DELEGATION GIVES CALIFORNIAN 20 AFTER RELEASE Taggart Decides to Throw Votes to McAdoo for Five Test Ballots. / SMITH DETERMINED TO HOLD OUT TO LAST DITCH IN RACE Virginia Stays. With Glass, Maryland With Ritchie—McAdoo Exhorts His Delegates to Stick. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, July 4—Jathes M. Cox of Ohio was with- drawn from the race in the democratic national convention today. Former Representative J. Henry Goeke of the Ohio delegation announced his withdrawal. NEW YORK, July 4—The sixty-fourth ballot in the Demo- cratic national convention brought the withdrawal of Ralston of Indiana and the impending withdrawal of Cox of Ohio. gave 20 to McAdoo and 10 to S a while to Baker on following ballots. McAdoo. Indiana mith, while Ohio voted to go for Mississippi went back to The end of the ballot saw the leaders standing this way: McAdoo, 488.5; Smith, 325.5; Davis, 61.5; Ralston, 1. The first break in the line of favorite son candidates, which both leaders charge has been holding the Democratic national convention in deadlock, came today, when Senator Ralston of Indiana authorized the withdrawal of his name. Thomas Taggart of Indiana read the senator's telegram of withdrawal and cast twenty of ten for Gov. Smith: Indiana’s yotes for.McAdoo and The twelve-hour lull in the balloting was productive of little but rest for the tired delegates. Resuming on the sixty-second ballot today, the leaders showed up as follows: McAdoo, 469; : Davis, 60 Smith, 338. ; Ralston, 3 The sixty-third ballot brought little change among the leader: They stood: McAdoo, 446.5; Sm Taggart Withdraws Ralston. Announcing Ralston’s withdrawal, Mr. Taggart said to the convention: “Mr. Chairman, and fellow dele- gates of this convention: I hold in my hand a telegram from that stal- wart, rugged. loyal Democrat, Sena- tor Ralston, saying that in this hour the crying need of judgment and chari party harmony su- premely above the personal ambitions of any man. “The delegates from Indiana are just as loyal to Senator Ralston now as the day he was put in nomination. We have believed and we believe now, that he is the logical nominee of this envention for party success next N ember. With great reluctanc therefore, the Indiana delegation in obedience to his mandate, now with- draws his name from the list of can- didates before this convention.” He then read the following tele- gram from Senator Ralston: “Indianapolis, July 4 “Thomas J. Taggart, “New York City: “For the sake of party harmony forego any personal ambitions 1 may have and ieauest you to withdraw my name from further consideration by the convention MUEL M. RALSTON. (Signed.) of both were active Lieutenants during the half day and the man- rises ith, 315.5; Davis, 62; Ralston, 56. agers of each went into the conven- tion declaring their positions to be stronger than when adjournment was taken early today after the sixty-first ballot. Mr. McAdoo was active during the | entire forenoon. He conferred with his assistants, discussed the situation with a group of railroad labor lead- ers and promised a group of about a | hundred women, including a number 1 of delegates, that he would fight “un- til the last drop of blood runs out of me.” | . An attempt was made in the Vir- ginia delegation to develop a new line of strategy in an effort to break the deadlock. Knowing that both McAdoo and the Smith forces had been criticising dark horse and favo- rite son candidates for remaining in the race, an effort was made by sev- ral members of the Virginia delega- n to have the 24 votes of that state given to McAdoo, supported by the argument that this would make the McAdoo supporters friendly to Glass when a break came. Opponents of this line of strategy forced a roll call of the delegation, with the re- sult that by a vote of 18 to 6 It re- fused to drop Glass even for one ballot. Deciaration of his purpose “to fight (Continued on Page 9, Column 4.) Animeosities Rising, Strong-Arm Leader Lacking in Convention BY N. 0. MESSENGER. Stalf Correpondent of The Star. NEW YORK, July 4—The most marked features of the situation in the Democratic national convention when it met today were the bitter animosities and hatreds, personal, scctional and factional obtaining among the delegates; and the appar- ent lack of a leadership which can lead and accomplish. There is no strong leader on the scene who can figuratively take these recalcitrant belligerents by the collar, knock their heads together and com- pel fhem to do this or do that. There have been conferences galore among and between the feudal chieftains— for that is all they amount to, hav- ing no liege lord, but up to early this morning they had resulted in nothing. Discounts Bryan Effort. Even the redoubtable .William J. Bryan can lead only a little way and then he gets a pebble in his boot and betakes himself to the roadside. The day following his great appeal in behalf of McAdoo, the latter's vote fell at one time to its lowest ebb. McAdoo made desperate efforts ye! terday to retrieve falling fortunes, but every time he essayed a arive 1 short. heA:“h-l night's session he had better luck, several states returning hat, when the con- morning he was below the figure he reached Wednesday night. Delegations changed front and jwent from candidate to candidate with surprising suddenness, some- times apparently with the intent of haiting McAdoo's forward drive. It was no genuine compliment or en- couragement to a candidate to find himself unexpectedly presented with a bunch of delegates. It was not that they loved the recipient, but hated McAdoo and wanted to hurt him. Taggart's Plans Upset. There was the case of Ralston. A sudden flare up of strength for him illuminated the ballotjng at .one time, much to the chagrin of Tom Taggart, who was not ready to put his man forward until McAdoo and Smith had been shown to be impos- sible. Ralston got as high as 97 in this untimely drive, but on'the ad- Jjournment ballot last night had dropped back to 37. This morning Taggart Wopes they will let him do all the “driving.” ‘This thing of killing off or wearing out either Smith or McAdoo is turn- ing out to be a more difficult under- taking than it looked at first, Both are showing remarkable endurance and a grim determination to hang at each other's throat to the bitter end. 1f 'you ask, why do not the delegates revolt, take things in their own hands, and ride over them both, the answer is that they have between the two of them the preponderance of voting power and up to this time have been able to retain it in the main, in their mutual dog-infthe- manger policy of keeping the nomi- nation from each other. ‘These two combatants appear to be entirely oblivious of the interests the | { call LA FOLLETTE READY 10 MAKE CAMPAIGN FOLLOWERS TOLD Representative Nelson As- sures Progressives Senator Will Lead to Victory. CAN WiN OR DICTATE WINNER, HE CLAIMS Eulogy of Wisconsin Liberal Given at Start of New Convention in Cleveland. By the Associated Press. . CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 4.—As- surance that Senator La Follette of Wisconsin would accept an indorse- ment as a eandidate for President was given the conference for pro- gressive political action today by Representative Nelson of Wisconsin, leader of the’La Follette forces in the House of Representatives. “Senator La Follette,” he told the delegates, “will accept the indorse- ment for President from this con- ference not because he seeks that high office for himself, but because he knows that it is the most prac- tical way to give progressives an opportunity to unite for a common object and because he can best serve the people. ' Will Sound rion Ci “In his campaign he will denounce every form of special privilege cham- pioned by the forces of conservatism and reaction, increasingly endanger- ing the life, liberty and happiness of the American people. His clarion will go out to progressives everywhere to strengthen their position 1n Congress, to fight for the control of the agencies that shall de- termine the election of the President, to proclaim again and again the fundaniental principles of the pro- gressive platform and so far as po: sible to reform the old instrume; talities of political action.” Declaring that La Follette “never dodges, never compromises, never knows defeat,” Mr. Nelson sald that the Wisconsin senator ‘never de- stroys, but always_builds. Holds Balance of Power. “Today, at the climax of his ca- reer,” continued Mr. Nelson, “the lit- tle lion of the United States Senate not only holds the balance of power in Congress, but will demonstrate that he holds the balance of power of the country. “Robert M. La Follette will be the next President of the United States or will have the decisive say as to who shall be the nation's chief. His (Continued on Page 9, Column 7.) - Progress of Voting SIXTY-FIRST BALLOT. (Final last night.) ... 4697 Smith ...... J. W. Davis. . Cox ..oeo. .- Underwood ... Ralston . Glass . Owen ... Robinson Ritchie . Saulsbury Walsh .. - 5 Bryan .. z G . Today’s Ballots. SIXTY-SECOND BALLOT. J. W. Davis.. Cox- = .0 Underwood .. Ralston . Glass .... Oweny. . Robin! Ritchie . gaulsbury an .. . .o Wersh = o E o3l SIXTY-THIRD BALLOT. McAdoo Smith .. Ralston Davis .. Cox .... Underwood Robinson . Glass ..... Owen .... Ritchie . 3 SIXTY-FOURTH BALLOT. McAdog .. .488%; Smith .. oxoe 0328 Davis .... Underwood .. Glass . Ferris . Robinson' . Ritchie ........... Walsh (Montana). 3. Wll:’én(lll'mhm) :% ARDENT, NOSELES THNARKEDIND.C. President’s Speech, Patriotic Program in D. A. R. Hall, Outstanding Features. THOUSANDS TO RESORTS Citizens’ Celebrations Include A letic Contests, Costume Parades, Fireworks Displays. Independence day dawned upon a Washington that was enthusiastically but quietly preparing to celebrate the nation’s 148th natal anniversary with wholesome athletic contests, restful motor trips or dignified patriotic ex- ercises instead of the nerve-racking, hazardous bombardments of the past. Athletics .and motoring were far and away the favorite attractions of the day and it was estimated that most of Washington divided its at- tention between the beckoning green fairways of the city's golf courses and the battle scheduled for morning and afternoon in the Clark Griffith Stadium between the league-leading Nationals and the New York Yankees, Coolldge Marks Birthday. For President Coolidge and the White House it was a double occa- sion for celebration. While he was celebrating the anniversary of the United States’ birthday, he also gave some recognition to the fact that it vas his own fifty-second birthday. This morning he led the nation In its patriotic exercises when he sound- ted the keynote of the Gay in an ad- dress before the National ‘Education Association in Central High School stadium. Another striking patriotic exercise —and one of the greatest demon- strations in the country this Inde- pendence day—was scheduled for 2:30 g'clock this afternoon in Memorial Continental Hall under the auspices of the Daughters of the American l?evnlullon. Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, president general of the or- ganization, will preside and a pro- &ram of the most inspiring character will be presented. Citisens Celebrate Tonmight. Later In the afternoon and tonight there will be numerous community exercises under the auspices of citi- zen associations. Addresses, com- munity singing, exhibitions by boy and girl organizations, parades and, in some instances, carefully super- vised displays of old-time fireworks will be included in the programs. With Independence’ day falling at the end of the week, hundreds of persons took advantage of the occa- sion for a three-day vacaation at resorts within easy reach of the Na- tional Capital and all yesterday roads leading to seashore and mountains were crowded with motorists hurry- ing away. Again today every road leading to and from Washington was jammed. Many Visiters to D. C. Strangely enough, even the casual observer might have noticed that While hundreds of cars bearing Dis- trict tags were leaving their dust between them and Washington, hug- dreds of others bearing tags from numerous states were just as eagerly rushing into it. So crowded were' the motor roads to and from Wushington that special lice vi ce was necessary an Both ngl-nd and Virginia _state constabularymen were stationed near the District Line to try to make sure that speed _maniacs did not mar the dgy with accidents. he lid was clamped down and locked tight on individual fireworks displays. Only occasionally would & surreptitous_fire cracker give a pa- thetic “plip” up some alley, where a younguter, reflecting upon -the glories of the past, could not resist the temptation to send off “just one. District _police officials, ‘however, were_ever vigilant for violation of the law. which prohibits the explo~ slon of fire wofks in Washington, and DN = JULY 4, 1924, BOX SCORE OF FIRST GAME NEW YOR AB. 3 4 3 3 4 3 Witt, cf. Dugan, 3b. Ruth, rf. Meusel, If. Pipp, 1b. Hofmann, c. Schang, c. Ward, 2b. Scott, ss. Bush, p R 1 (U 2 1 [ [ 0 [ 0 0 emCmmm=E - ChSCh -0s e 35 WASH AB. =3 3 Totals L Matthews, cf S. Harris. 2b.. Goslin, tf .. Judge, 1b. Ruel. ¢ .. ... Peckinpaugh. ss Bluege. 3b. Zachary, p.. Russell, p Leibold. ..... . Totals 30 clecoccecece® Sl=r 4 GTON ceccc~ccct COCCmO = mlimmE o Leibold b !l;d. for Zachary in the seventh inal SCORE BY INNIN 1 [ 1 New York.. Washington 0o 0 0 0o 0 0 1 3 4 o SUMMARY ta—~Gonlin, Bush, Bluege. Inegt Base on "—Off Bus! v 2; off Zach ry, 1; off Russel, 1 Struck out—By Bush, 2; by Zachary, 2; Runsell, 1. Hits—omn hary, off Russell, 3, i Hit by pitcher—Ri Losing -pitcher—: Umpires—Mensrs. Evans and Ormsby. Time of game—1:4: | OTHER MAJOR LEAGUE GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE. R H. s .8 11 Picinich; Boston .. .. Philadelphia Batteries—Ehmke and Baumgartner and Perkins. E. 0 1 R H.E. St. Louis .510 1 Detroit ... . .28 3 Batteries—Van Gilder and Collins; Collins and Bassler. Cleveland . Chicago . Batteries — Shaute Cvengros, McWeeny, Schalk. PRESIDENT'S SON ISSERIDUSLY L Calvin, Jr., Victim of Septic Poisoning—Several Spe- cialists Called. 816 1 513 1 and Walters; Leverett and Calvin Coclidge, jr. the sixteen- year-old younger son of the Presi- dent, is seriously ill at the White House, suffering from septic poison- ing. Several specialists have been at the bedside and the White House announced this ‘afternoon that the 1ads condition is looked upon as very serious. The poisoning is said to have de- veloped from a blister worn on the skin of the right foot while Calvin was playing tennis with his brother John, Monday afternoon. The irrita- tion, which was thought little of at the time, was treated locally, but it showed no improvement and late yes- terday afternoon the boy developed & high fever and suffered intense Dain. Specialists Called In. Dr. James F. Coupal, U. 8. A, and Lieut. Commander Joel T. Boone, medical officer of the Mayflower, AWhite -House physiclans, becams NATIONAL LEAGUE. Cincinnati Pittsburgh Batteries—Luque and Kremer. Yde and Gooch alarmed at the serious turn in the boy's condition and immeuately sent for Dr. Charles W. Richardson, spe- cialist, of this city, and Dr. John Deaver of Philadelphia, internation- ally famous surgeon. Following an examination late last night the physicians decided that the poison had spread throughout the body, and that amputation of the foot or part of the foot, where the trouble started, would be of no avail. This morning no improvement in Calvin's condition was noted, all of which caused considerable rm at the White House and resulted in the public_announcement. The boy's fever has remained high almost to a point of delirium and, although the physicians, in describing his condition, did not intimate that bis life has been dispaired’of or that the poison might prove fatal, it was made very plain that they look upon the boy's condition as very grave and critical. Crisis Likely Tomorrow. Mrs. Coolidge has been at the bedside the greater part of the day, and the President immediately upon returning from the Central High School Stadium, Where he delivered an address to the National Education Association, hurried to his son’s side. It is said that ho improvement was noted, andthat the crisis will probably not_be reached before tomorrow. Calvin, the younger of the Coolidge boys, and named for his father, a stu. dent’ at Mercersburg College, Pa., with his_brother John, who graduated_this summer, returned to the White House only & week or so ago, to remain with their parents until ‘the time came for them to join the citisens’ military train- ing camp.at Camp Devens, Mass. Cal- although™ the younger of the boy robably, an inch and a half taller than his brother, and is of ex- ceedingly slim bufld. During their stays at the White House the boys have devoted a certain part of each day to playing tennis on the White House courts. —_— Peru Observes Fourth. LIMA, Peru, July 4.—Today was de- clared a full national holiday by ex- ecutive decree in tribute to the Amer- ican nation. Radio Programs—Page 14. VANKEES VANQUSH FGHTIG CRFFSI NORNNG LASH -2 Joe Bush Gets Verdict Over Zachary and Russell in Opening Battle. HUGMEN BUNCH HITS IN SIXTH AND TAKE LEAD Holiday Throng Present to Greet Babe Ruth and His Mates. Rice Shines. BY DENMAN THOMPSON. The Yankees defeated the Na- tionals, 4 to 2, in the opening game of their series at Clark Grifith's Stadium this morning, thereby reduc- ing the lead of the lochls over the world champions to three games The Griffmen assumed an early lead at the expense of Bush through the stick work of Goslin and Rice, but they were unable to solve him after the fifth inning. Zhchary held the visitors scoreless until the sixth, when three hits, a walk and an error by Goslin gave them three runs. They tallied again in the eigth on a trio of safeties off Russell FIRST INNING. NEW YORK—Witt flied Dugan singled to right. Dugan, Harris to Meusel forced Ruth, Peck to Ha No runs. WASHINGTON—Rice rolled to Ward Matthews walked. Harris flied to Witt. Goslin doubled high against the right fleld fence, scoring Matthews. Judge flied to Meusel. Orne ‘run. SECOND INNING. NEW YORK—Pipp bounded to Peck. So did Hofmann. Ward fiied to Mat- thews. No run; WASHINGTON—Ruel singled to left Ruel died stealing, Hofmann to Ward Peck walked. Peck died stealing, Hof- man to Ward. Bluege fouled to Pipp. No runs. to Goslin Ruth forced THIRD INNING. NEW YORK—Scott flied to Goslin Bush doubled to right center. \Witt popped to Harris. Dugan popped to Judge. No runs. WASHINGTON—Zachary fanned Rice singled to center. Matthews flied PRESDENTURGES WAR ON IENORANCE WL A ADDRESS Advocates Compulsory Edu- cation, Under Federal Guid- ance, if Necessary. DECLARES ILLITERACY BEARS FRUIT IN EVIL Assures Teachers of Support of Their Demand for New Cab- inet Post. Characterizing ignorance “the most fruitful source of poverty, vice crime,” President Cooli king to the nation’s teacher: ucators at the closing day of the sixty-second annual con- the National Iduc ation in the stadium of Centra School, advocated compulsor tion. if necessary, controlled ind supported under the guidance the federal government The President reminded the t ers, in reference to their demands f \ cabinet member on edu that the administration proposed the government reorganization pla a department of education and relief to presided over by a cabinet officer. This plan, however, had h indorsement, he said. “bearing in mind that this does not mean any interference with the local contre and dignity, but is rather an attempt to recognize the importance of edu- cational effort.” It was Mr. Coolidge’s first speech since his nomination the Republi- can candidate for President fraining from any discussion of the political situation. he emphasized th importance of education to America and praised in glowing terms th teach profession, declaring tha the teachers are entitled to the hor of a grateful people and session ation, has as Decries Ignorance. “lgnora is the source of poverty. vice and crime a it Is easy to realize the necessity removing what ace. not enly most _fruitfn am to Witt." Rice died stealing, Hofmann to Ward. ‘No runs. FOURTH INNING. NEW YORK—Ruel grabbed top swing in front of the plate. fouled to Ruel. No runs. WASHINGTON — Scott tossed Harris. Goslin singled to right. blasted a single past Pipp, sending Gos- lin to third. Ruel was hit by a pitched ball, filling the bases. Peck flied to Meusel, who flagged Gosiin, trying to score, for a double play. No runs. FIFTH INNING. NEW YORK—Hofmann flied to Mat- thews. Ward fanned on three pitched balls. Scott singled to right. Judge Ruth's Meusel Pipp fouled to Bluege. out | knocked down Bush's whack and flag- | No | ged him with a toss to Zachary runs. WASHINGTON — Bluege doubled to left. Zachary sacrificed. Bush to Ward Rice flied to Witt, Bluege scoring after the catch. Matthéws singled to center. Harris singled to right, Matthews pull- ing up a second. Goslin rolled to Pipp. One run. SIXTH INNING. NEW YORK—Witt beat out a swing- ing bunt in front of the plate. Dugan flied to Matthews. singled to left, scoring Witt, and Ruth also tallied when Goslin'’s poor throw bounded over Ruel's head, reaching_third on the pla (Continued on 20,000 Howling Judge , Ruth walked. Meusel | Meusel | Pipp sin- | !to our social well being. but to t very existence of the republic.” de | clared Mr. Coolidge. In this conne tion reminded the teachers tha | there are 3.000.000 native-born erates in this country well 1,000,000 foreign - born white persons. Many of the lattr are above school he added. bu neve ha insisted they be giver | th ity to the ish language. “that they m: come into more direet contact wi the ideals and standards our 1l and social condition not oniy tional disadvantage ntradicts all_our human rights, “One of the of the American citizen is u r cation. The opportunity cure it must not only be pre it must illitera ag read and writ works but di eriion id chief r ided, but be made B | pu | mes Program. program N. E. A, for improving ditions in rural schools was given the unqualified in dorsement of Mr ing his attend | room country argued that th of the the Coolidge. Recall- ne an “old the institutions one schoo! President <e must | 7 (Continued on Pa Column 5.0 The full text of Pre Fans Turn Out To Watch Nats Battle Yanks Many Women in Crowd at Morning Game of Double Bill—Star Carriers Cheer Griffmen On. Twenty thousand screaming whistle blowing fans today swept through the welcoming gates of the Clark | Griffith Stadium to watch the league- leading Nationals cross bats with the New York Yankees in the morn- ing session of their Independence day twin bill. ,1t was a gala day for fandom, a morning long to be remembered in the base ball history of Washington. Noted Figures Present. There were gathered within the small confines of the roaring stadium the men who have done much to make the race in the American League one of the most thrilling in the annals of the national sport. There was Babe Ruth, with his mighty home-run producing bat, promenading up and down in front of the stands, where all might feast their eyes upon him. There was Nick Altrock and Al Schacht with their inimitable vaudeville to enter- tain during the tense minutes before the umpires command started the fracas. / Down on the side lines, Bullet Joe Bush of world series fame was warm- ing, up, preparatory to being called to ‘mound duty for the struggling Yankees. Just across the lot Wash- ington’s own Jezebel Tecumseh Zach- ry was warming to oppose him. It as evident that both Washington and New York were staking every- thing they had on copping this first battle of those long-heralded ‘“cru- cial” games between the teams that are declared by sport writers to be the logical contenders for champion- ship honors . Fans Stream In. And the fans seemed to sense the tense anxiety of the plavers on the field. Since 10 o'clock they plodded into the park in a long stream of pul- sating humanity that seemed to have no end. The bright colors of the attractive feminine costumes flashed their scar- let, lavender and yellow in the mel- low sunshine, a relieving contrast to the conventional garb of their male escorts. Ever since the Griffmen returned home a week ago, leading the league, one of the outstanding features of the gallery that has followed them has been the increasing numbers of wom- en, and again today, when the fans stood in their seats, roaring at scin- tillating plays on the field, the shriller cheer of fair rooters could be heard even above the deeper din of the masculine cheering. Star Carriers Out. Down in the left field grandstand there was one section of faithful Washingtonians that was second to none in giving the old home team needed encouragement. These were the carriers of The Evening Star, 600 strong. If there was one time during the season that the small boy's heart throbbed with anxiety and fairly cried for the price of a ticket it was today. when Washington was to meet the champion Yankees for the first (Continued on Page 2, Column 8.)