Evening Star Newspaper, July 13, 1924, Page 1

WFATHER. showers. and tomorrow fair thunderstorms and slightly gentle te moderate southwest wind. Temperature for twenty-two hours ended at 10 p.m. last night: Highest, 88 at 4 p.m.; lowest, Full report on Page 5. 79 at 10 p. No. DAVIS' SKY CLEARS ITH PROMISE OF ADOU'S SUPPORT . Tension in Party Further Relieved by Rockwell’s Assurance of Aid. 1,007.— No. HEARST-HYLAN EFFORT TO BEAT TICKET DENIED Nominee Discusses Campaign Or- ganization Plans With Walsh and Other Leaders. By the Associated Press N nificant occurred today to draw the lightning from the charged atmosphete in which John W. Davis has moved since he became the Demo- cratic presidential nominee. Most important, perhaps, was the clear-cut statement of William Gibbs McAdoo, who sailed for Europe with his family, that he would “give the Davis-Bryan ticket cordial support” and would take an active part in the campaign upon his return in Septem- ber. Rumors that Mr. McAdoo contem- plated a boit from the Democratic party and a campaign for the presi- dency n independent candidate thus were definitely spiked. Further evidence of party harmony, which leaders locally hailed tion, was the report that ckwell, who managed campaign for nomination, be averse to joining the staff of the Davis cam- events a as would not managerial Hearst-Hy m/‘..np Feared. There was also the positive state- ment of friends of William Randolph Hearst and or John F. Hylan that the departure of these two men with their families to California was a health-secking mission. a Hearst-Hy coup aimed at ob- structing Davis' chances in November | were absolutely without foundation, said their associates. Mr. Davis proceeded to lay the foundation for his campaign in a leisurely though thorough manner. He received a few of the most prom- inent party leaders at his Locust Valley estate, conferred about the selection of commander-in-chief for his forces, but made no choice; answered a few of the thousands of telegrams of congratulations that have poured in upon him, enjoyed a round of golf and a salt water swim with Frank L. Polk, his law partner and counseler, and announced plans for a sojourn next week at the home of Charles Wana Gibson on Islesboro Island, Penobscot, Me. McAdoo Family Sails. Mr. McAdoo this morning sailed on the Homeric for a six-week tour of France, Ttaly and Portugal with Mrs. McAdoo, their two daughters and two secretaries. ‘“The hope of genuine reforms and progress is more likely to be real- ized at this time through the Demi- cratic party than through any of its opponents, he said in a prepared statement, issued when he reached his suite on the Homeric. “I shall, therefore, give the Davis-Bryan ticket my cordial support and shall take part in the campaign on my re- turn in September.” Mr. McAdoo set forth that he was atisfied Mr. Davis is in full accord with the progressive program out- lined in the Democratic platform™ and confident that “as President he would faithfully execute the party's mandate.” Referring to criticism voiced against Mr. Davis because of his pro- fessional activities as lawyer for cer- tain interests, Mr. McAdoo said: “His high character, integrity and servic s should satisfy every apprehension of this sort. If I did not believe this I could not render aid, because I have always believed that the interestssof the people should never be subordi- nated to a merely slavish partisan- ship.” a Rockwell Promises Afd. Mr. Rockwell was the last person to bid Mr. McAdoo adieu. Afterward he said that instead of returning im- mediately to his home at Cleveland, Ohio, he would spend a few days on Long 1Island, recuperating from the effects of his strenuous labors in Mr. McAdoo’s behalf. Ampifying his statement of last night that Mr. Da- vis became his candidate “the mo- ment he was nominated,” Mr. Rock- well declared he stood ready and willing to take an active part in put- ting Mr. Davis into the White House. In view of the fact that he was “contact man” of the: McAdoo forces and thus might be invaluable in swinging many of the most influen- tial McAdoo supporters over to the militant Davis ranks, Mr. Rockwell was asked if he would have a place in the management of the Davis cam- paign. “I can't say,” he replied. “I have been approached on the subject, but not by persons in authority.” He in- dicated he would welcome an oppor- tunity to serve where he could most influence Mr. Davis' prospects in the November elections, GRATEFUL TO McADOO. Davis Greatly Cheered by Promise of Californian’s Aid. By the Associated Press. LOCUST VALLEY, N. Y., July 12. In response to William G. McAdoo's -statement that he would actively support the Democratic national Aticket, John W. Davis, Democratic nominee for President, tonight sent the following radiogram to Mr. Mec- (Continued on Page 2, Column 2.) 29,293. W YORK. July 12.—Several sig- | Reports of | Entered as second class matter post office Washington, D. C. The Davis and Brvan ticket put for- ward by the Democrats is not con- sidered a winner today—no matter what the sentiment throughout the country may be next November—ac- cording to a survey just completed by The Star through its political corre- spondents in the various states. The Democratic candidates personally are praised, but if the Democratic ticket is to land the victory, it is believed that it can do so only through the defec- tion in Republican ranks due to the La Follette candidacy on an independ- is of the reports of the correspondents in the various states 1. That in the west Davis is be- lieved too much the Coolidge type to make the race for progressive votes, and it is feared that these votes will £0 to La Follette. Ticket Hailed in South. That the southern states have hailed the nomination of Davis and Bryan with particular favor, notwith- BERLINPINSHOPES ONULS.ATPARLEY Ambassador Houghton’s Re- turn Interpreted as Help- ful to Germany. POINCARE ANNOYS MARX French Statesman's Critical Speech Causes Anxiety as to Fruits of London Meeting. By the Associated Press, BERLIN, July 12—Under the im- pression that Alanson B. Houghton. American ambassador to Germany, who sailed from New York several days ago, is going to take some part in the inter-allied Londan confer- ence, Die Zeit, Foreign Minister Stresmann’s organ, in a weekly re- view of the political situation today, warmly applauds the idea. “Mr. Houghton knows the condi- tion of the German people intimate- 1y, and judging from the impartial attitude characteristic of him,” says the newspaper, “he will not himself ba used for an interpretation of the experts’ repori that runs contrary to its spirit.” The writer, who evidently reflects Herr Stresmann’s opinion, asserts that American creditors will not supply a loan to a country which is occupied by foreign troops. Marx Feels Anxious. Chancellor Marx, in a statement to newspaper representatives today, declared that the hopes entertained by Germany regarding experts' re- port had given way to anxiety and apprehemsion. Remarking that the German. government had without de- lay rushed forward the preliminaries needed for fulfillment of the reports, the chancellor criticized M. Poin- care's latest speech and declared that the spirit with which the Germans were actuated toward the report was one of frank and honorable under- standing and plain speaking—a spirit which was resolved to restore not only Germany, but the whole of Europe. “The London conference,” said the chancellor, “ought to bring Germany nearer to the realization of this aim, but many of our hopes seem to be threatened on consequence of the agreement between Premiers Herriot and MacDonald in Paris. If the great spirit with which we hope to carry out the experts' report is to become an accomplished fact, the victorious nations must realize that Germany, whose economic and national exis ence is at stake, must be admitted to the negotlations as a partner with equal rights. Wants Sacrifices Repaid. “Germany is resolved to assume further heavy burdens imposed by the experts’ report, which the British have recognized as being beyond the scope of the Versailles treaty, pro- vided she sees an object in these sacrifices. The German people desire (Continued on Page 8, Column 3.) By the Associated.Press. BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 12.— Rev. Oren Van Loon, Methodist pastor of the Community Church at Berkley, a Detroit suburb, lies in a hospital cot here tonight, still dazed from ex- periences suffered during the eleven days he has been missing from his home and still unaware of the “K. K. K. branded in letters two inches high, between his shoulder blades. He talked at intervals during the day with his wife, whom he recog- nized, but was unable to recall any- thing that has happened since he left home, a small black bag in his hand, to catch an interurban car for Flint, Mich. The bag, its contents undisturbed, was found beside him, where he had collapsed on a street orner yesterday afternoon, WASHINGTON, D. C, Poll Shows Doubt in Party Of Davis-Bryan Ability to Win Survey by Star Reveals Main Reliance Placed in La Follette Inroads on Republicans. standing the strong support which many of these states gave McAdoo. 3. That the northern and eastern states will rally to the support of Davis and Bryan as rapidly as their disappointment over the fallure to nominate Gov. Al Smith of New York wears off. 4. That many Democrats are hop- ing for victory as a result of the La Follette insurgency in the Republican party. John W. Davis, if elected, will make an entirely satisfactory Chief Execu- tive in the opinion of practically all of the Democrats heard from. The only fly tn the ointment Is found in the “if elected.” There is a certain psychology, however, about the gene- ral approval of Mr. Davls as the proper kind of a man for the presidency. Had Effect In New York. It is the same kind of psychology which got in its deadly work in the Democratic national convention in New York and which was strong enough to make Willlam Jennings “(Continued on Page 3 n Comes 8,000 Miles To See Coolidge; Courtesy Forbids By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, July 12.—The courtesy which prompted Dr. Sen- taro Honda of Japan, director of the Buddhist Salvation League, to travel 5,000 miles to deliver a mes- sage of friendship from his league to President Coolidge prompted him to return to his home today without even asking an inter- view of the President. In a letter to the Executive he expressed his message and stated that commiseration for the Presi- dent's grief made it impossible for him to intrude. DECAPITATED BODY OF MARINE FOUND Parris Island Officials - De- clare There Is No Evidence of Foul Play. By the Assoriated Press. COLUMBIA, 8. C., July 12.—Belated reports reaching here tonight from sev- eral sources told of the finding by negro fishermen about a week ago of the decapitated body of a marine on Horse Island, Beaufort county. According to reports, on July 3 Sheriff Bailey of Beaufort County was asked to apprehend two sailors who had robbed the crew of the schooner Rosalie Hull at Port Royal. He later received a message that the two men answering the description given him were on the road near Lebeco. These two men were arrested by Sheriff Bailey at Tomotley, but they proved they were not. the men wanted. Sheriff Bailey Is said to have been suspicious, however, and took them to the county jail at Beaufort and through telephone messages to Parris Island proved them to be two of three marines who had deserted. When questioned concerning the third man, they are sald to have replied that he had drowned while swim- ming from Parris Island to Port Royal on the mainland. The headless and mutilated body of the third marine was found three days later on Horse Island by negro fishermen. Over long distance telephone tonight Capt. Mediary, post adjutant at Parris 1sland marine barracks, informed the Associated Press that Maj. Gen. Ely K. Cole, commanding the post, had convened a board of inquiry, which found that there was no evidence of foul play in connection with the death of the marine. Asked how the decapitation had been accounted for, Capt. Mediary replied that he @id not know. The names of either of the three men could not be learned and dis- patches from Beaufort say the names are not known there. Telephone com- munication between here ‘and Parris Island is bad, and detalls are scarce. Reports from Beaufort say the two marines who were captured are be- ing held at Parris Island. The dead man has been burled at Beaufort. Wife of Pastor Branded With K.K.K. Denies Husband Is Hostile to Order Mrs. Van Loon said tonight that her husband had not expressed hostility to the Ku Klux Klan and she was unable to explain why the three K's had been seared into his back. Rev. Van Loon, she sald, at one time had offered the use of his church as a gathering place for the organization. It was sald, however, by friends of the Berkley pastor that he had on occaslons denounced the burning of fiery crosses. Police admitted having made no Pprogress in their attempt to trace the pastor's whereabouts since the day of his disappearance, nor were they able to account for the three K's on his back. The K's were block letters seared in the flesh, apparently with a special branding fron in one piece. A permanent scar will be lett, in the opinfon of Dr. A. F. Kingsley, who attended the Rev. Van Loon, WITH DAILY EVENING EDITION iy Stae. HUGHES D LEGAL CELEBRITES AL Berengaria Carries 850 Law- yers to London Convention Beginning July 20. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, July Secretary of State Charles KEvans Hughe: as president of the Amer- ican Bar Association, §50 distinguish- ed lawyers and their familics sailed this afternoon on the liner Berengaiu’ to attend the convention of the asso- clation in London on July 20. The barristers will meet in Westminster Abbey, and one of the features of the assembly will be the presentation of a statue of Blackstone, the author {of the world-famous “Commentaries,” by the American lawyers. In addition to those on the Beren- garia another party of American lawyers numbering 400 sailed toda. trom Quebec, 300 others on the La- conia yesterday and 400 members of the association on the Aquitania last Thursday. : So great was the number of men famed for their knowledgée of legal lore and for their activities in public service, on board the Berengaria, that J. Hamilton Lewis, former United States senator from Illinois, remark- ed as he stood on the sun deck: Wickersham on Board. 12.—Headed by “I don't think any vessel has sailed from America since the war with so many influential men as seem to be on this ship.” Among those on board was former United - States Attorney General George W. Wickersham, who will make the dedicatory address at the presentation of the Blackstone statue. The statue, made by Paul W. Bart- lett, will cost $20,000. The sculptor bas virtually completed the cast which will be used in the dedication. The site for the monument will be either the great hall of the law courts in London or near the site of Black- stone’s one-time chambers overlook- ing Fleet street. “Blackstone was a vital force in shaping Gur constitution,” sald Mr. Wickersham. *For 150 yvears his book has been the greatest text in the edu- cation of American lawyer Other notables on the Berengaria included Henry W. Taft, brother of Chlef Justice Taft; Charles S. Whit- man, former Governor of New York; Alton B. Parker, Samuel Seabury and R. E. L Saner, retiring president of the American Bar Association. The absence of Mr. Davis was re- sponsible for the startling disclosure of a political split in the family of Judge Alton B. Parker, one-time Democratic nominee for the presi- dency. After Judge Parker had ex- pressed regret at the inability of the 1924 nominee to make the trip and had paid tribute to his ability, Mrs. Parker spoke up and said that she had predicted his nomination and would vote for him despite the fact that she was a Republican “But, Mrs. Parker,” the reporter asked, “were you a Republican when Mr. Parker ran for the presidency?’ Mrs. Parker smiled and nodded. ] certainly was,” she answered with emphasis. “I have always been a Re- publican. Only I didn’t have a vote then and now I have.” BANDITS KILL DETECTIVE. NEW YORK, July 12—Detective Timothy Connell was shot and killed by one of four bandits late today while frustrating & hold-up in a for- mer saloon in the Bronx. The bandits escaped. Connell and Detective Coogan, see- ing the men enter the cafe, followed and found them lined up before the bar with their guns pointed at the bartender. As Connell and Coogan drew their: revolvers the bandits turned and fired. Two Ships Damaged on ST. JOHNS, N. F, July 12—Two steamers, the British vessel, Kell- haven, and the coastwise steamer, Home, have struck uncharted rocks oft the Newfoundland coast, and have been forced to proceed to St Johns for repairs, according to dis- Ppatches received here today, | TODAY’S STAR PART ONE—32 Pages. General News—Local, National, Foreign. National Politics—Pages 3 and 4. Winners of Physical Test Emblems in D. C. Schools—Pages 14 and 15. Radio News—Pazes 18 and 19, Maryland and Virginla News—Page 23. Parent-Teacher Actlvities—Page 27. Financial News—Pages 28 and 29. PART TWO—10 Pages. Editorials and Editorial Features. Washington and Other Society. Tales of Well Known Folk—Page 7. Around the City—Page 9. Veterans of the Great War—Page 10. PART THREE—10 Pages. Amusements—Theaters and the Photo. play. District National Guard—Page 2. Music in Washington—Page 4. Army and Navy News—Page 4. The Civilian Army—Page 4. Motors and Motoring—Pages 5 to 8. Fraternities—Page 8. Spanish War Veterans—Page & Reviews of New Books—Page Boy Scouts—Page 9. Serial, “Rippling Ruby”—Page 9. News of the Clubs—Page 9. PART FOUR—4 Pages. Pink Sports Section. PART FIVE—8 Pages. Magazine Section—Fiction and Features. The Rambler—Page 3. PART SIX—S8 Pages. Classified Advertising. GRAPHIC SECTION. World Events in Pictures. 10 Pages. COMIC SECTION—{ Pages. Mr. Straphanger; Reg'lar Fellers; Mr. and Mrs.; Mutt and Jeff. VIENNA GOAL TODAY FOR WORLD FLYERS “Great Adventure,” as Term- ed by Bulgarian Air Chief, Wins Hope of Success. By the Associated Press. VIENNA, July 12—The American round-the-world fliers are expected to reach Vienna tomorrow afternoon. The United States Army aviators, who reached Bucharest at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, have Belgrade as their next stopping place, a distance of 290 miles from Bucharest, then Buda- pest, 220 miles, and Vienna, 140—a total of 650 miles. Bulgaria’s Greeting.. SOFIA, July 12.—On the occasion of the passage over Bulgarian terri- tory of the American round-the- world fliers on their way from Con- stantinople to Bucharest, Gen. Savoff, director of the Bulgarian air serv- ice, cordlally welcomed to the Bul- garfan air routes ‘the Americans on thelr great adventure.” He said that he and.his colleagues heartily wished that the Americans would have complete success on.thelr epochal enterprise. Offer Danish Steamer. COPENHAGEN, July 12.—The gov- ernor of Greenland and other high Danish officials were making prepara- tions to facilitate the passage through Danish territory of the American fliers on their round-the-world trip. A Danish steamship fs to be offered to the fllers for fueling or other pos- sible uses in Greenland waters, it is understood. Briton Off for Minate. KASUMIGARA, Japan, July 13.—A. Stuart MacLaren, the British avi- ator flying around the world, who was forced to return here yesterday, owing to engine trouble, made a new start at 6:40 this morning for Minato at the northern end of the main jsland of Japan. From Minato he will start on his flight across the Pacifie, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 13, 1924.—EIGHTY-SIX PAGES. MY CATS , WHISKERS U... CONTROL ENDS IN'SANTO DOMINGO Native President Inaugurated | and Dominican Flag Re- places American Emblem. 1 By the Associated Pro SANTO DOMINGO, July 12.—Gen. Horacio Vasquez and Federico Velas- quez, whose election as president and | vice president, respectively, was pro- claimed by the national assembly on July 7, four months after the general | election, took the oath of office to- day. The ceremony was held in the national assembly in the presence of numerous diplomatic and consular of- fictals. This afternoon the American flag | was lowered from the fort and the Domipican emblem hoisted. The sreat crowds whieh assembled in the capital fgom all parts of the republic then engaged in an enthusiastic dem- onstration in honor of the. new presi- dent. Ends Long Stragsle. The inauguration of Gen. Vasquez as president of the Dominican Re- public brings to a successful end the long struggle of more than elght years by the people of Santo Domingo to regain their sovereignty and inde- pendence, which they have contended was taken away from them by the United States when their country, under orders from Washington, was placed under the control of a large military force. After the setting up by the United States of a military government, the Dominicans made repeated efforts to | bring about a withdrawal of the forces. In 1920 Horace G. Knowles, former American minister, started a | campaign to secure sovereignty for the Dominicans. Subsequently, the United States Senate authorized a special committee to inquire into the occupation and administration of the | country, and such a committee pro- ceeded to Santo Domingo, setting up a court of investigation. The committee's return to Wash- ington was followed by an agreement for the withdrawa? of the American forces from the country. The full and complete sovereignty of Santo Domingo was restored and, for the first time in about ten years, an elec- tion was held March 15 last, Gen. Vasquez being elected president. There remain in Santo Domingo about 1,800 marines‘and officers. The evacuation has begun and transports are taking the troops to the United States as speedily as possible. SUBMARINE RAMS YACHT. §-29 in Trial Cruise Sinks Sailing Vessel. PROVINCETOWN, Mass., July 12.— The United States -submarine S-29, undergoing standardization trials, late today rammed and sank the 70-foot sailing yacht Miladi, from Marble- head. The accident occurred near the entrance to Provincetown harbor. The owner of the yacht and his crew of seven were rescued. The S-29 was undamaged and reported no injuries. The yacht foundered in 80 feet of water. According to naval -officials, the yacht was on the measured course over which the submarine was being tested at the time of the accident. The submarine was one of five here for standardization trials. | $2.500,000. it became necessary to compromise | 60 cents * Will “Shoot” Falls Of Niagara in Ball Dropped by Plane Special Dispatch to The Star. BUFFALO, N. Y., July 12.—Bob- by Leach, seventy, yeteran per- former of daredevil stunts ,at Niagara Falls, including his ex- ploit years ago of shooting the horseshoe falls in a barrel, an- nounced today he would attempt a trip over the rapids and falls in a specially designed rubber ball July 26 or August 5. “I will be in the ball when it is dropped from an airplane flying over the upper Niagara River just above the cataract,” said Leach. “The ball will be dropped into the river at a point opposite and a bit upstream from the Toronto Power Company’s plant on the Canadian side.” Leach believes he can outwit any efforts of the Canadian or American authorities to prevent his exploit. His efforts to get consent of the Canadian officials have been unsuccessful. 3000000 SOUGHT FOR NEW CONDUIT Commissioners May Have:to Ask for Less for Work, However. BREAK EMPHASIZES NEED Funds. to Start Lighting Program Also Expected to Be Requested. With the memory of ‘the recent break in the city's single water con- duit still fresh in their min® the Commissioners are estimate of $3,000,000 for continuing the new conduit during year 1925-26, but it may be necessary to ask for less. Last year the House allowed only $800,000 for conduit construction, while the Senate raised the item to In conference, however, on $1,500,000, which will be spent during the pext twelve months. It is more than likely the new estimates than Congress ap- propriated for the current year. Facilities Long Sough! During the long period in which authorities and citizens have been striving for the necessary authoriza- tion from Congress to build a second water supply pipe from Great IKalis, attention has been called repeatediy to the danger the city would face if the old brick and masonry tunnet under Conduit road should give way. Year after year went without any serious trouble in the conduit, and it was not until a few years ago that work was started on the long-awaited new pipe. A few weeks ago the much feared (Continued on Page 2, Column 5.) U. S. IS FACING ROW WITH RUMANIA ON OIL New Law Threatening Standard Holdings and Baldwin Locomotive Debt. By Cable to The Star and New York World. Copyright, 1924. PARIS, July 12.—Sharp conflict be- tween America and Rumania over American oil interests in the Car- pathians is expected in diplomatic circles here as the outcome of the visit of the American minister, Peter Augustus Jay, to Washington. The Standard Oil alone has §$70,- 000,000 invested in Rumania in works which under a new law of that country Will fall under control of Rumanians. ‘The debt to the Baldwin Locomo- tive Company also risks repudiation. Jay's diplomatic moves at Bucha- rest, made on orders from Washing- ton, have brought no results. It is ington, however, with orders which will cause diplomatic tension be- tween the United States and Ru- mania.: The new law which causes most of the trouble requires that 60 per cent of all foreign companies in the country be owned by Rumanians. As local companies have $150,000,000 in- vested there, enough capital to buy up 60 per cent does' not exist locally. Complaint By Standard. The Standard Oil Company com- plains that now it has spent $7 000,000 developing Rumanian prop- erties, building pipe lines, etc, it cannot make its plant pay without giving control to Rumanians. The company's interests in Rumania are held by the Romano-Americana Com- MAIL PLANES ON TFIME. Nearly 100 Per Cent Delivery at Air Destinations. CHICAGO, July 12—During the first ten days of regular transcontl- nental air mail service the mail planes traveled a total distance of more than 58,000 miles, making 97 per cent of their trips on time, Col. Paul Henderson, assistant postmaster general In charge of the air service, said today in addressing minlature airplane competitors at the munici- pal pler. 3 Of all the mail handled, 99.8 per cent arrived on time at fts alr destina- . tion, he sald, pany, which is nominally Rumanian,| but owned by the Standard. As the Standard officiale are al- ready at outs with Premier Bratiano's government, they have taken direc- tion of the company into their own hands and accuse the government of having passed the 60 per cent law expressly to get control of the oil industry without spending money. The Standard’s two Bucharest rep- resentatives, Me: Otis and Ed- ‘wards, refuse to deal further through the Rumanian authorities. They have taken up their claim for $10,- 000,000 alleged damage done by Von Mackensen's army during the war directly with Berlin, instead of put- ting it through the government, which is paturally annoyed, believed he will return from Wash- | % | Fager, Finnish-American Athletic Club 1 i | the nscal | that tne| Commissioners will request more in | | athlon victory | creation considerng an | | the secona, “From Press to Home Within the Hour™ The Star is delivered every evening and Sunday morning to Washington homes at month. Telephone Main 5000 and service will start immediately. FIVE CENTS. U. 3. OLYMPIG TEAM CLINCHES VIGTORY, WITH FINNS SECOND Nurmi Wins * 10,000-Meter Race as Score Fall Under Scorching Sun Rays. RECORDS SHATTERED BY AMERICAN STARS Osborne Wins Decathlon, G. U. Star Second—Track and Field Event-. to End Today. | By the Assaciated Press. OLYMPIC STADIUM, COLOME -} France, July 12.—Striding to the m $ thrilling victory of his career 1 the most trying conditions any ru ner ever raced, Paavo Nurmi, Fins land’s superman of the track, led h y team to a double triumph thy Olympic cross-country championshis today, which ' witnessed the tragic col. lapse of more than half of the twe score starters under a terrific hea® that parched the gruelling 10,000- meter course. His victory, so far as winning premier honors for Finlana Wwas in vain, for the American team already has clinched the honor. Greater than even the unprece- dented capture of two events in ths same afternoon, last Thursday, w Nurmi's achievement today, for the Finnish cyclone proved his stamina as well as his speed where his rivals faltered under the pace and fell like leaves by the wayside in probably the most spectacular Olymple race ever witnessed. in Osborne’s Feat in Shadow. Even Harold Osborne's great de- for America and tha of two new world records— the first when the flashing quartet of American sprinters covered the 400- meter relay in 41 1-5 seconds, and when A. W. Winter, the kangaroo, bettered the thirteen-year-old hop, step and jump record by 3-16ths of an inch—were eclipsed by the dramatic struggle of the distance runners against the terrific odds. Along the course that Nurmi raced practically unchallenged to victory. they began to go down before the half-way mark was reached. Among the first to fall was Elvin Wide, the gallant Swede, who started off in the lead, only to-drop, a victim of sun- stroke. Beats Ritola 500 Meters. Nurmi, on the other hand, came un- der the stadium portal apparently strong, to finish in front of his stout- hearted countryman, Ritola, who was more than 500 meters behind. Many of the others were able to reach the enclosure gates, but never crossed the finish line. Andia, a Spanish runner, sprawled face downward in sight of the grand- stand just as he struggled inside. while Dolques, the French star, brought a moan from his countrymen when, after tottering half way round the track, he fell in a heap in front of the official tribune and in sight of the tape. Only fifteen of the original thirty-nine starters, and only three of the eight teams finished. Finland, with Nurmi and Ritola finishing first and second, defeated the United States by a margin of 11 -points to 14, with France third. One of the Finnish contingent, Lehmatai- nen, stopped and started off the track three times in a daze before he final- ly crossed in twelfth position. Australian Swedish Team Falls. Sweden's entire team collapsed un- der the terrific conditions, JWide and Bergstrom being taken to the hos- pital, while about two dozen others had to be given medical treatment, several of them lying in a semi-con- scious state for more than an hour after having given their all in the vain struggle. The Americans next to the Finns stood the long grind best, four of the six American starters finishing, with the negro star, Earl Johnson, leading the contingent in third place, two hundred meters behind Ritola. Arthur Studenroth, Meadow Brook Club, Philadelphia, finished sixth; Augus! New York, eighth, and James Henfgan, Dorchester Club of Medford, Mass. tenth, but only the first three figured in the team scoring. John J. Gray, United States, consid- erably affected by the heat, dropped out not far from the end, while Verna Booth was forced to auit by foot trouble. Nurmi's third victory of the games marked the first triple Olympic tri- umph since Hannes Kolehmainen, an- other sturdy Finn, accomplished thé trick in the distance races in 1912 at Stockholm. Some of the honors, how- ever, go to Willie Ritola, who com- pleted the unprecedented feat of run- ning 39,000 meters In six days, a record-breaking Olympic achievement, capturing two firsts and two seconds for a total of thirty points, which equals the number collected by his more famous teammate. U. S. Clinches Title. Though Finland gained slightly on the United States in the point battle for the day, the little Nordic natioa now ean not catch the Americans, re« gardless of the outcome of tomor- row's final events, and their only hope now is the chance that they take more first places than Uncle Sam. America offset practically all of Finland's notable gains when, with- out official tabulation being available, it was announced that Osborne had captured the decaghlon championship, with his countryman Norton second (Continued on Page 2 Column €.