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2 Ed HEAVY FOG KEEPS SHENANDOAH ALOFT - Ship Will Be Unable to Moor Until 4 P.M., After Valv- ing Helium. By the Associated Press. TACOMA, Wash.. October 18.—The Shenandoah sent a message to her mooring st at Camp Lewis just before 9 o'clock that she would be unable to moor without valving helium and would not tie up until 4 o'clock this afternoon. Ly the As e , Wash., October 18.— dirigible Shenandoah of the ted States Navy, approaching the turning point of a round trip to the vific st from Lakchurst, N. J., in sight here at 7:10 this morn- The Later the Shenandoah ros feet, offi at the mast con the fog still too dangerous landing. COURSE TWICE CHANGED. for a Fear for Gasoline Supply Causes Shift to Land. fated Press ABOARD THIZ U. 8. S. SHEN DOAH. IN THE WILLAMETTE Ore.. October 18.—Moving nst an adverse wind, the henandoah turned east- ward from the Pacific Ocean at 12:30 this morning over the twinkiing lights of the little town of Florence, Ore When Harrisburg, Ore., was reach- ed the course of the biz ship was turned due north and through the Wit e valley toward Portiand. Corvally was passed at a.m. Lights of the cities and villages Showed clear in the valley while streams automobiles and locomo- tives dotted highways and rai'roads The moon rose slowly from behind the mountains as the Shenandoah passed the mouth of the Rogue River last night at 9 o'clock. Lights twinkled on the shore and the coast line lay white under the moonhgnt After leaving the coast for the valley course the altitude of the ship was in- creased from 1,000 to 4.300 feet. The shift inland was made bec: of anx- fety over the ship's supply of gasoline, a fear which vanished when the craft | moved into the valley and met fair weather View Constantly Changing. The panorama was continuous, never the sume yet ‘While the sun made its way through s course in the heavens yesterday the Shenandoah moved from past San Francisco to Brookin , Oreg., passi nat point at 7:16 p.m. With its busy shipping, its vine-clad hills and the occasional smoke of smail miils, the Culifornia coast line resembled the air view from Boston, Mass, to Charleston, S. C., on the Atlant Coast. For most of its course during the day the Shenandoah skirted the shore, riding much smoother over the sea than over the land, when she rounded of mountains and approached alif, at 4 p.m. yesterday. he Shenandoah turned in and gave Eureka a greeting. At other times during the day the Shenadoah whs so far out at sea that the shore line was oniy a white line of foam. Mountains, even snow-capped Shasta, were dimmed in the distance. WHITE HOUSE WILL AID HOUSING FIGHT (Continued from First Page.) as many persons as shall be made home- less by eviction. Fear Wholexale Evictions. “Recent decisions rendered by the courts in landlord and tenant cases have not only brought into being the Tenants' League, but precipitated a crisis freighted with imminent peril to Government employes and other resi- dents of the District, who are now pay- ing exorbitant rentals, which prohibi @ proper expenditure for food, clothing and the other necessities of life. Whole- sale evictions y be resorted to, in which case the Tenants' League can develop plans in contemplation for their relief The Washington public has long suffered and been silent. With the doctrine of equal rights and privi- leges. we have waited, trusted and had faith in the little band that con- gregates under the dome topped by ‘the goadess of liberty, who are I servants of a great people to do us {justice, because we are not permitted 1Yo voice our sentiments in the Gov- ernment under which we live and to which we pay tribute. “We earnestly request that you urge immediate action on the Senate i District committee report on housing conditions in the District of Colum- bia. We direct your attention to the fact that this report was submitted 1o the district attorney in May, 1924, and that five months have eiapsed with no action taken upon it. “Hence, we, the members of the Tenants’ League of the District of Columbia, plead for your prompt executive action in the protection of American citizens and the great body of men and women who are here em- ployed in the government serviee. Officials of the league signed the letter. President Schirmer pointed out in his address to the meeting that $21,000,000 in loans had been placed upon 33 apartment houses, original cost of which aggregated only $12, 000.000. This financing, he said, result. ed in rent being $20 a month higher approximately than it should be. Mr. Schirmer was in charge of the investigation of housing conditions in Washington for the Senate com- mittee. HUSH-MONEY PLOT CHARGED TO WOMAN Mrs. Virginia Robe of Gormania, W. Va., Arrested for Alleged Af tempted Blackmalil. Special Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md. October 18.— Mrs. Virginia Rohe, 31 years old, of Gormania, W. Va., 59 miles south of here, was taken to Baltimore today to answer a charge of sending a blackmail letter to Robert Oates of Gormania. 1t is alleged she demanded money for the suppression of certain jafor- mation in her possession concerning * Oates. She was arrusted by United States Deputy Marshal John W. Doherty. Held as Alien Smuggler. TORONTO, October 18.—Benjamin Abels, alleged to have been implicated in the smuggling of aliens into the United States at Lewiston, N. Y., is under arrest here on a charge of forging pasiports. He was arrested on complaint of the United States consul here, upon information fur- nished by authorities at Washing- Yorktown Shaft Monument which commemorates the Nation’s Dirth, erected on the scene of Cornwallis’ surrender. YORKTOWN NIARKS 143D ANNIVERSARY Army, Navy and Marine Units Participate in Procession. Addresses Heard. By the Associated Press. YORKTOWN, Va., October 18.— Yorktown today celebrated the end- ing of the Revolution and the sur- render of the sword of Lord Corn- wallls to Gen. George Washington October 18, 1781. A procession, p: ticipated In by Army, naval and m: rine units, marched over the historic scenes and was viewed by visiting thousands. Military and representa- tives of France attended. The American battleship Arkansas rode at anchor in the River York, nearby, and two regiments from Fort Eustis, with heavy firing pleces, fired a salute to the flag. Seven com- panies of marines and bluejackets stood by and three military bands ren- dered music. Gov, Trinkle of Maj. Gen. William R. Smith, repre- senting President Coolidge; Perrv Belmont of the New York Sons of the Amerlcan Revolution, George A. Elliott of the Delaware Historical Society, . Capt. Charles Nungesser, French “ace,” and Brig. Gen. R. Al- lyn Lewis of the Old Guard of New York were among the speakers. Martial Seene Revived. Thousands who had come to the lit- tle town by the blue waters of the River York marched through its streets, Jittle changed since that fate- ful day, October 18, 1781, in a pageant of devetion. The hazy October sun looked down again on the flash of gun and saber, and the rolling hills again echoed to the rumbling of cals- sons as representatives of the huge fighting machine, grown from the handful of hungry, haggard colonials who hemmed the red coats there, marched with the citizenry to Amer- ica’s shrine. Past the giant memorial shaft erected by Congress to commemorate the Nation’s birth the procession wended. Out on the moorland of the Yorktown Country Club it halted. There, under clear skies, within the inner defenses where Cornwallis made his last stand, the sounding tributes began. When the units of Army, Navy and Marines had passed in review before the crowds and group of notables, Conway H. Shleld, the presiding of- ficer, stepped to the front to announce the speaking program. Gov. Trinkle read his proclamation, reciting the solemn significence of the commemorative rites. He was followed by Maj. Gen. Willlam R. Smith, representing President Cool~ idge, and by a member of the French embassy, who spoke for his nation which had shared the glory of the event that severed the yoke of Eng- land from the colonies. Tells of Rich Hinte Then came. Arthur Kyle Davis, chairman of the Virginia war history commission, who told how York- town’s rich history and tradition would be preserved for ali time in the archives of the State. Next, John P. Braun, president of the Yorktown Country Club, in which keeping the battleground rests, and Brig. Gen. George Richards, United States Marine Corps, spoke. New York's Sons of the American Revolution sent Perry Belmont, and Delaware’'s Historical Seciety, Col. George A. Elliott, both of whom pald tribute. Capt. Frank Lyon, commanding the Arkansas, made a few remarks and following him came Mrs. J. Toylar Ellyson, who brought a message from the Association for the Preser- vation of Virginia Antiquities, There was Capt. Charles Nungesser, French “ace of aces,” officer of Legion of Homor, wearer of the Croix de Guerre, come to stand for France, where De Grasse and Rochambeal stood on the fateful day after their timely reinforcements had aided Washington to victory. Howard Ferris, Dr. H. I. Eckenrode, for the Virginia Sons of the American Revolutjon, and Dr. Clarence J. Owens, representing the industry and commerce of the Nation, were heard. Last came Brig. Gen. R. Allyn Lewis for the old guard of New York, COURT INTERFERENCE ATTACKED BY McCARL Controller General Answers Rule in Mandamus by District Supreme Bench. The right of the District Supreme Court to interfere with the operations of his office is attacked by J. R. Mc- Carl, controller general of the United States, in an answer to a rule in man- damus 1aid against him by Justice Stafford of the District Supreme Court. The mandamus {s soyght by the Skinner & Eddy Corporation of Seattle, Wash., which wants settle- ment of a claim of 350,000,000 against the Government or the Shipping Board. The matter is in litigation in Virginia, ton. The arrest of several other foreigners in Toronto who are al- leged to have engaged in the smuggling of aliens is expected. the courts of the State of Washing- ton and Mr. McCarl says it is the custom of his office to ‘er action In claims involved. in litigstion, THE EVENING_ STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, PRESIDENT LEADING FOR INDIANA VOTE State Fight, However, Ad- mittedly Is Damaging G. 0. P. Cause. BY DAVID LAWRENC INDIANAPOLIS, October 18.—Presi- dent Coolidge has the lead in Indiana, but the complications over the State tickets are giving the Democrats hope that on election day the resentment of the voters on local issues will be so strong that many of them will take no chances of a scratched ballot and will vote the straight Democratic ticket. Even the Republicans admit that is a danger and just now the friction be- tween the national Republican leaders working for Coolidge and the State Republican managers campaigning for Ed Jackson, the Klan-indorsed candi- date for governor, is so manifest that it will take considerable ironing out be- fore Indiana’s political behavior can be finally assessed. The Democrats have made a strong anti-Klan fight. They have gone further than ever before to get the negro vote, and there are some Signs that they will get it in large quantities. They have corralled others who are the objects of attacks by the Kian. One cannot un- derestimate (he bitterness of feeling which the Klan controversy has pro- voked Ed Jackson was secretary when the Klan charter was issued. He is said to argue he was not in the capital the day when the charter was given, but he has made no m‘thc state- ment about it. The general pression, which he has not repudiated, fs that he is identificd with the Klan. of State G. 0. P. Sees Damage. The friends of President Coolidge like Joseph Keating, Republican na- tional committecman, have for some time been disturbed about the pos- sible damage that might be done the national ticket through the local fight. Their tactics have been to keep hands off. The Republican state chair- man, Clyde Walb, for instance, in a public statement criticises “certain Republicans” for feiling to give the State ticket their support. “The one regrettable feature up to this time, is the fact that certain Republicans, who, in the past, have en- joyed favor at the hands of the party and who probably will expect to do so again, are not taking an active part in the campaign. “Some of them are doing nothing for the national or State tickets, Others are strong for Coolidge, but are perfectly quiescent when it comes to the State and local tickets, think- ing in some way that their failure to do anything for the State and local tickets will help the national ticket. How they reach this conclusion is more than 1 know. So while 1 feel certain of success on election day on all our tickets, I regret that this suc- cess, unless conditions change, will be attained without the aid of cer- tain men who might have given as- sistance. An extensive speaking cam- paign will be started immecdiately, and every city, town and hamlet will be covered.” Think New Faction Meant. It is generally supposed he meant | the Harry New faction. There have been speakers in the State for the nadsnal ticket, but they usually avoid anything more than a passing refer- ence to the State ticket. The State managers now have reached a point in which they seriously believe the chances of Coolidge will be affected unless they get the whole-hearted co- | operation of the national Republican organization. Some of the latter, how ever, think it is safter to keep hands off 50 as to get both pro-Klan and anti Kian support. For President Coolidge himself has thus far been kept aloof from the Klan controversy. Virtually the same situation exists here as in_Colorado, where the senti- ment for Coolidge is not in any way related to the local controversy over | the Klan. The effect of the scratching of ballots, especially on voting ma- chines, is already being discussed, for the voter with a grievance will wish | to make sure that he has voted cor- rectly on that, irrespective of anything else. ‘Were it not for the State controversy, President Coolidge would carry In- diana by 100,000. "1f he wins the State it will be by, perhaps. half that figure, which may be called close since the days of woman suffrage and large registrations. La Follette Strons. The La Follette strength in Indiana is not Inconsiderable. Railroad labor and radicals and some farmers are going over to the third party ticket. Opinions vary as to whether this vote is coming in larger numbers from the Democratio than the Republican party, but in the cities, to be sure, the Democrats will contribute more to La Folletto than in the country dis- tricts. The controversy over the State ticket has driven some of the independent voters to the La Follette standard, and altogether Indiana Is much more difficult to analyze this year than it was four or eight years ago. To summarize, the most that can be said of Indiana at this time is that if the election were held tomorrow President Coolidge would carry it. The Democrats, stimulated by the re- cent visit of John W. Davis, are by no means inclined to concede Indiana. Mr. Davis put heart into the organi- zation and made a good impression with his speeches. The Republicans thought enough of Indiana to send Secretary of State Hughes here and they are sparing no effort. They act as if they think they ought to win the State for Coolidge, but they are by |in | new DAESCHNER TO TAKE JUSSERAND’S POST AS FRENCH ENVOY (Continued from First Page.) office here by reason of his exception- ally long service. He has for some time enjoyed the distinetion of being the only ambassador in active service here who was discharging his fune- tions during the complicated and strenuous days of the World War. All the others have long ago been retired or gone to other fields of activity. Service Unequaled. Throughout his unequaled service here Ambassador Jusserand has been recognized by those best versed in the problems of diplomatic relations as having been at all times “an able and faithful servant of France,” and having done more to interpret the real French spirit for the benefit of Americans than any other man, He has never sought the limelight, and when the World War came on he shrank from the task of being a press agent or propagandist and from using advertising methods. He did not have to, because, through his long service here the American officials and the American people had come to know, admire and love the quiet but keen and witty Frenchman and to have the utmost confidence In his straightfor- ward representatfons. In recent years the task of the French Ambassador in the United States Cupital has been one of uncer- tainty and tension. The Frenech for- elgn policy was tending to throw him more and more oyt of harmony with the United States State Department. It is a special tribute to Ambassador Jusserand that his personal standing and recogmdtion of his integrity en- abled him to maintain as strong a French influence here under the con- ditions existing in the home country. Understands Americn. He has ynderstood the Ameriean pyschology better than any diplomat- ist of his day—and this may partially be due to the fact that his wife is an srican—her maiden name was sie Richards—who has been excep- tionally popular in the soeial life of Washington Ambassador Jusserand has devoted his life to diplomacy. Having held important diplomatic posts and dealt with the intricate masge of the Old World's international affairs for 26 years, he turned to America for his next field, where 22 years have helped to make him the highest authority on the similarities and dissimilarities that make up the vein of diplomatic thought in America and Europe. Born in Lyon, France, in 1855, he soon completed his elementary edu- cation and entered the University of France with an already marked apti- tude in the literary field. Graduating from the university as doctor of liter- ature, Ambassador Jusserand entered the world of diplomacy at the French foreign ofice. Hoon he was to have the experience afforded by foreign service and was appointed attache to the French embassy in London. This marked the beginning of his steady climb to success. Seat to Tunls. Returning to France, he became chief of cabinet to the minister of foreign affairs where his knowledge of the coloniai matters of his coun- try placed him, in 1882, as a member of a speclal commission to the colony of Tunis. Returning home in the latter part of the same year he was made chief of Tunisian affairs. As counselor to the French embassy in London, 1887, the future ambassa- dor began to become internationally known. partly because of his book on “The History of English Literature,” as well as his astute mind in dealing with international matters. M. Jusse- rand was made minister to Denmark 1898 and in 1902 was sent to Washington as ambassador. During his long service at the American capital, M. Jusserand trav- cled extensively in the United States and throughout the country was the best known of the foreign diplomats. He was constantly in demand as a speaker at public and semi-public functions, and unless the pressure of international business compelled him to decline such invitations, he seldom missed an opportunity to use his voice and his knowledge of American and French affairs in his constant effort to cement more firmly the long- atanding friendly relations between the foremost republics of old and worlds. His speaking engage- ments took him to many of the large cities of the United States and he was frequently called upon to deliver addresses at the commencement exer- cises of American colleges and uni- versities, several of which conferred honorary degrees upon him. Long Dean of Cerps. As a consequence of his service in the United States, M. Jusserand was long the dean of the diplomatic corps in Washington, and often was point- ed to as an example of the wisdom of countries continuing able ambassa- dors in important posts and not mak- ing them subject to change with the advent of a new government. When he had completed 20 years as French Ambassador to the United States the event was marked by a simple cere- mony, without precedent in the diplo- matic history of Washington, or per- haps, in any other country. Virtually all the diplomats in Washington and many of the attaches of their offices called at the French embassy to congratulate M. Jusser- and, In honor of the occasion he was given a clock of gold and silver suit- ably inscribed. The late President Harding also extended official and personal congratulations in a letter. Firm friendship and mutual admi- ration characterized the relations be- tween the late Theodore Roosevelt and Jules Jusserand. Being a great sportsman, Roosevelt, soon after his inauguration, gathered a number of his personal friends together on the tennis courts of the White House, and the late President gleaned much no means cocksure. The President has the advantage at present and, barring unforeseon developments in the controversy over the State ticket, whereby the national ticket becomes involved in the Klan fight, Indlana may be counted ultimately for Cool- idge. (Copyright, 1924.) DENIES WIFE’S CHARGE. Husband Says Story of Cruelty Re- sult of Mind Disorder. The charge of his wife that he dragged her by the hair through five rooms of their home was the result of her disordered mind, Edward A. Peake, commission merchant, tells the District Supreme Court in his answer to the suit for a limited divorce re- cently brought by his wife, Hattie Peake. Mrs. Peake obtained a limited divorce October 2, 1921, but later be- came reconciled and had the decree vacated. She recently renewed her complaint. Tke husband asks the court to dis- miss his wife's suit and grant him the decree on a charge of desertion. He is represented by Attorney T. Mor: Wampler. g WILL LAY CORNER STONE. Masons to Have Charge of Cere- mony at New Church Today. ‘The corner stone of the new Wis- consin Avenue Baptist Church, Forty- second and Fessenden streets morth- west, is to be laid with special exer- cises at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Charles F. Roberts, grand master of Masons of the District of Columbia, is to lay the stone, assisted by his ofi- clal staff, knowledge and advice from these in- formal talks, and not the least in importance in the famous Roosevelt “tennis cabinet” was the French Am- bassador. Acme of Nattiness, A small, slender man, with a ready smile and a twinkling eye, {s the dean of diplomats in Washington, beloved by his associates for his ready wit and vast stores of incidents, which by reason of his 22 years in America might be the product of a New York- er or a westerner, for his style of humor is certainly more American thap French. Fond of his tall silk hat and conventional frock coat, he is the acme of nattiness. Carrying his head habitually to the left and smil- ing through his snow-white beard and mustache, he is the personifica- tion of the cultured class of France. When war troubles loomed for France in Poland she turned once more to her statesman in Washington. In 1920 M. Jusserand represented his country ably in the settlement of the Polish dispute, and for this distin. guished service he was awarded the grande croix of the great court of the Legion of Honor, a distinction which Is the envy of every Frenchman. Ambassador Jean Adrien Antoine Jules Jusserand's appointment to the French delegation at the international conference on limitation of armament showed the utmost confidence placed in_him by the people of his country. Besides being a grand officer of the Legion of Honor, Ambassador Jusserand is a member of several British and American phgmonhlul. historical and literary . socleties. 2 There is a question whether literature d1d_not_lose a briltiant addition to its ranks when Jean Adrien Antoine Jules Jusserand in early manhood detarmined upon & career in.the diplomatic service of his native France. M. Jusserand demonstrated by the few works that he published that, had he followed liter- IIOWA PROGRESSIVES : DENY RADICAL AIM, SEEK “SQUARE DEAL” (Continued from First Page.) tions also are striving for the women, Zona Jane Adams of Hull House fame, and Gale will be here to speak for La Follette in the windup. Counting on Women. “The women are going to carry the State for Coolldge,” said onp of the Republican workers today. “Won't they vote as their hus- bands vote?' I asked. “Say rather that the men will vote as their wives vote,” was the quick reply. There has been fear expressed by, some of the farm women that if they vote they more likely will be called upon to do jury duty, duty which would take them away from thelr homes when they are needed there. 80 a statement from the attorney general of the State Is being pre- pared for publication, setting forth that 1.« names for jury duty are not taken from the voting lists, but are otherwise compiled. It is by such detailed methods that the women or- ganizers are secking to get the full voting strength of the women to the polls. The “get-out-the-vote” cam- paign is being condyeted Margely on non-partisan lines. But it is no #ecret that the Republicans hope to benefit by it One factor in lowa upon whose support the La Follette campaign managers are counting is the large German-American vote. I have heard the number of these voters estimated at many thousands. I know of a German-American garage keeper, who declared that he and 13 members of his family would support La Follette, and of a physician who is spreading La Follette doctrine with his pills. He too, is of rman extraction. There are some 70,000 German-born residents of Iowa, and this does not include the citizens born in this country of German parentage. e INTENSE FIGHTING MAY SETTLE FATE OF CENTRAL CHINA (Continued from First Page.) not definitely known whether Wu Pei Fu eescaped. With reference to Chang Tso Lin's attack on Chingwantao, he has sent a note through the consuls to the diplomatic body at Peking stating that as they are making no attempt to stop Wu Pel Fu from using Chings wantao as a headquarters and as a base of operations, he considers that he has every right to bomb it and take military action against it. Any promises he might have made not to attack Chingwantao, he held, had been rendered null and void by the failure of the diplomats to prevent Wu from making it a theater of war. On the Jehol front the Mukden forces continue to advance, driving the Chihli forces back on Penchien, an important strategical position. The Chihlis are fighting half-heartedly. The casualties are placed at 500 Killed, with a large number wounded and captured. Reports from Peking state that Tsao Kun has left the city, but these are not confirmed. (Oopyright, 1924, by Chicago Daily TEN STUDENTS AT YALE WIN LEADERSHIP PRIZES Goodrich Memorial Scholarships Also Given for Intellectual Ability. By the Associated Press. NEW HAVEN, Conn., October 18— Ten students of Yale Unlversity have been honored ir the award of the James Goodrich memorial scholar- ships, having achieved the distinction of possessing ‘mot only Intellectuai ability, but marked also by high character and fine personality, such as to give promise to their ieader- ship among men."” The scholarships wers established in 1923 by a gift of $100,000 from Charles Stillman, Yale, 1882, of New York Oity, in memory of his unele, James Raymond Goodrich of the class of 1855, Yale College. The fund pro- vides for 10 scholarships of $500 each. B — F. D. ROOSEVELT SAYS HEALTH IS IMPROVING Cunfident of Complete Recovery. Sees Victory for Davis and Smith. By the Assoclated Press. ‘WARM SPRINGS, Ga., October 18.— Pranklin D. Roosevelt, here since Oc- tober 3, (n the interest of his health, said yesterday that he is improving and is confident of complete recovery eventually. He will return to New York in another week, but expects to come again in March for a stay of two months. Mr. Roosevelt suffered .;nnuuck of infantile paralysis in 1921, That John W. Davis will be elected President is the prediction of the former Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Democratic candidate for Vice President in 1920. “He is being carried toward the White House on a rising tide of understanding an popularity,” he said of Mr. Davis' campaign. “This tide was at its ebb the day he was nominated; it will reach its crest on election day. “There is not the slightest doubt that Al Smith will be elected Gov- ernor of New York by & decisive ma- ws Co.) jority over Theodore Roosevelt,” he added. “Smith's personal and non- partisan popularity will bring thou- sands of votes to Davis and Bryan.” ——ee ature as his life’s work, he would have taken rank with the foremost of French writers. Student of Literature. M. Jusserand was a close student of English literature and produced some lucid and vivecious monographs on comparatively little known subjects, He is the author of several treatis on America, and his “English Way- faring Life in the Middle Ages” has been widely read. Other of his ex- cellent works that have been trans- 1ated into English are: “The English Novel in the Time of Shakespeare,” “A French Ambassador at the Court of Charles 11" “English Kssays From a French Pen,” “A Literary History of the English People” and “Shake- speare in France Under the Ancfent Regime.” Among the Ameriean honors con- ferred upon M. Jusserand was his election as president for 1321 of the American Historical Associstion. He was the second foreign diplomat to be thus honored, the first being the late Viscount Bryce, former British Ambassador to the United States. The honorary degree of doctor of laws was conferred upon M. Jusserand by Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Chicago, Columbia, McGill, Temple, Bt. John (Md.) and New York universities and the State of New York. He belongs to the National Geo- grephic Society, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Belences, a corresponding fellow of the British Academy, an honorary fellow of the Royal Boclety of Litera- ture and & member of the American Philosophical R | Hirsch. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1924. IFREE GIRL BANDIT IN MURDER CASE Jury Acquits 19-Year-Old Mother of Charge of Kill- ing Merchant. By the Awnociated Press. PHILADELPHIA, October 18.—Vio- let Diakerson, 19-year-old mother, was today acquitted of the charge of murder in the hold-up and killing of Louls Hirsch, an aged storekeeper, 1ast November. The jury, which heard the evi- dence all this week, retired late yes- terday afternoon and when it was unable to make a report at 9 o'slock last night it was locked up until 10 am. iggay. The girl was jointly accused with Charles Oeflinger, 31 years old, of shooting Hirsch. Oeffinger was given a separate trial and convicted of first-degree murder, carrying the death penalty. He asked for a new trial and his appeal is before the| State Supreme Court. The girl ang Oeffinger accused each other of hav- ing fired the shot that killed Hirsch. Lived with Slayer. Miss Dickerson in her defen ‘e sald she met Oeffinger about a wd-k be- fore the shooting. He had overheard her conversation over a telephore with another man and told her he could assist her in the dificulties she mentioned on the telephone. She lived with him for a week, when both became penniless and Oeflinger proposed to “stick up” the storekeeper, she testified. The girl sald she refused, but Oeffinger threat- ened to kill hers She went along, but refused to point a pistol at] Oeffinger, she contended, seized the gun and in the scuffle with Hirwch he shot the storekceper. Oeffinger was arrested trying to escapo and the girl was captured the following night. Her baby, which she brought to court each day of the trial, was born in prison last May. The girl wept for joy when the jury freed her and was congratulated by "her father and other relatives She will be taken to Salisbury, M by her father, where he has been living for more than a year. . DAVID W. UTZ NAMED TO COMMAND CADETS Chosen to Lead 24th Regiment, Made Up of Colored Students in Schools. David W. Utz has been appointed lieutenant colonel in command of the 24th Regiment of the Washington High School Cadet Corps, it was an- nounced yesterday by Garnet C. Wil- kinson, assistant superintendent in charge of colored schools. Other of- ficers whose appointment was an-| nounced follow: James pt. ply officer. ‘. F. Henry, adjutant, Malcolm T. Daniels, sup- John G. Baytop was ap- pointed major to command the 1st Battalion, at Dunbar High School. Captains 'of the Dunbar companies are John C. Payne, Ernest C. Erown Othello D, Thompson, Robert C. Weaver, Walter P. Jackson and Har- old O. Lewis. First lieutenants of the Dunbar companies are Gregory W. Shaed, Frederick Petite, Saxton Y. Howard, Edward W. Muse, C. C. orge and Chester Bland. Second lieutcnants of the Dunbar companies are Dwight O. W. Holmes, Stanton S. Wormley, Howard W. Fitzhugh,| Raymond D. Banks, John O. Hall and { Robert H. Cheeks. Maj. Jeremiah Francis Green will be in command of the 24 Battalion at_Armstrong High School. Other Armstrong officers are: Captains, Charles Hill Baltimore, Cornelius S. Burke, Car! E. Darden, Harvard McClellan Brown, Benjamin Martin Drew and Raymond Leo Allen; first lieutenants, Walter H. Dabney, Charles W. Ellis, William E. Temple, Othello De Witt Branson, Van Dyke Allen Walker, James Richard Cousins and Thomas A. Brown; second lieutenants, Ernest E. Tinnen, John H. Carter, Dumont C. Danlels, Frank J. Herbert, Arthur P. Pinckney, Walter V. Fillmore and High C. Russell. Thomas 1. Chase was appointed a captain, unassigned. — FOWLER HILL LANDMARK IS DESTROYED BY FIRE Frame House Near Georgetown University Ignited by Defective | Chimney. A two-and-a-half-story frame house, home of Willlam Henry Fortner, colored, and landmark of Fowler Hill, a short distance from the rear of Georgetown University property, was destroyed by fire. ‘The house is near the scene of the shoot- ing to death of Sergt. Fritz Pas- sau of the police department by a colored murderer from Maryland a| number of vears ago. The colored slayer had come to an unoccupied house there and . defled the police, appearing at windows and shooting into the crowd of police and spectators, one bullet killing the po- lice sergeant. The slayer was finally captured and police experienced diffi- culty in protecting him from an angry crowd. ‘Two members of the Fortner family were in the house when the fire start- The blaze started from a defective chimney, firemen reported, and tha house was doomed before the arrival of No. 5 engine and truck companies. FRANK H. TOMPKIN?, WELL KNOWN RESIDENT, DEAD Frank H. Tompkins, 66 years old, an employe in the House of Repre- sentatives during Cleveland’s admin- istrations and well known in political circles, died in Boothville, La., Thurs- day, according to word received here. Mr. Tompkins had been in failing health for some time and had gone to Louisiana for his health, about a month ago, it is stated. He resided here at 1669 Columbia road. Mr. Tompkins w: born at Lake Providence, La. He entered public life at the age of 23 years and for many years took a prominent part in politics in his native State. He was a close friend of the late Gov, Blanch- ard of Louisiana. Mr. Tompkins was a close friend of SpeaKer Crisp and W. J. Bryan. He served as a secretary to the late Gen. Albert Estopenal during the latters 12 years in Congress. Aside from his local connections, Mr. Tompkins always maintained an active interest in the politics of his native State and maintained a voting residence there. He was well known as a writer, having been editor and owner of the Minden Democrat, and also was au- thor of several books. He is sur- vived by his wife, Mrs. Estelle Tomp- kins; four daughters, Miss Helen Tompkins, Miss Frances Tompki and Mrs. Lawrence A. Pyle, all of this city, and Mrs. Clayton M. Thomas of Virginia Highlands, Va., and a son, Lenn C. Tompkins of Boothvill Funeral services and intexme! be held in Boothville todaye FOREIGNERS PROTEST OBREGON TAX ORDER French, Germans and Spanish Fight Merchants “Expulsion? for Non-Payment. By the Associated Press. MEXICO CITY, October 18.—The French and Spanish Ministers and the German charge d'affaires have lodged representations with the Mexican for- eign office seeking annulment of President Obregon's order of expul- sfon, issed yesterday agalnst eight of the most prominent foreign mer- chants of Puebla City, because of their refusal to comply with the new income tax law. The diplomats con- tend that the merchants’ attitude was not of a rebellious nature, as they were only abiding by a ruling of the Puebla Chamber of Commerce, which had decided to boycott any of its members who pald the tax. The Puebla chamber has Invited similar institutions In other cities to take joint action seeking annul- ment of the presidential order, which gives the merchants five days in which to leave the country. The chamber holds that the income tax law was issded by presidential de- cree, Gen. Obregon being invested with extraordinary authority in finan- clal matters, and that it has not yet been discussed or approved by Con- Bress. In addition to its decision to boycott any member paying the tax, the Pue- bla chamber threatens to order the immediate closing of all stores and factories should the guthorities show intention of placing an embargo on any member or otherwise forcefully attempt to collect the tax. PUBLIC-SPEAKING CLASS IS STARTED AT SCHOOL Community Center Department to Direct Instruction to Be Given Friday Evenings. A public-speaking class was held at the Southeast Community Center at the Wallach School, last eve- ning, under the direction of the com- munity center department of the pub- lic schools. Classes will be held every Friday evening. It was con- ducted by Mrs. Anne Tillery Ren- shaw. The first lecture will be given to night. Mrs. Renshaw, formerly of the faculty of Pennsylvania State Col- lege and George Washington Univer- sity, and who was national chairman of the Curry League, is director of lit- erature of the League of American Pen Women. More than 1000 pupil among them many prominent men and women, have attended her classes in this city Her work in the community centers of the public schools last year was In- spirational and practical. Much at- tention was pald to the training of the voice, body and mind, to the oral English and rhetoric, to freedom in thinking on the platform and to the organization of speech. Social, eco- nomic, political and current event topics were introduced throughout | the season. Other groups are making the South- | east Center interesting. They meet in the Hine Junior High School and the Wallach School and the Tyler School, under the executive of the center, Mrs. M. W. Davis. — G. 0. P. USING THREATS IN CAMPAIGN. IS CHARGE Democrats Also Score “False Prop- aganda” and Expenditure of “Large Sums.” In a statement issued by the Demo- cratic national committee last night charges are made that “intimidation, coercion, false propaganda and large sums of money—the ancient Republi- can devices for carrying elections— are being used in all parts of the country, according to reports reach- ing Washington.” “Various brokerage concerns in ‘Wall street and elsewhere,”” said the statement, “have been sending out letters purporting to give informa- tion about the stock market, but really intended as propaganda for Coolidge. “Officials of the Internal Revenue Bureau have been found to be includ- ing with receipts and letters to in- come taxpayers statements crediting the recent reduction of taxes to Sec- retary Mellon, who, with President Coolidge, actually opposed the de- crease that was made. “From Indianapolis comes the charge that negro letter carriers are being warned that if they don’t promise to vote for Coolidge and Dawes they will lose their promotions.” ——— ke PLANS FARM PARLEY. Coolidge to Summon Conference in Near Future. President Coolidge expects to call in_the near future a conference on agriculture which will be the first step in his proposed investigation of farm- ing conditions by a special committee. The personnel of the commission will also be named by the President at an early date. He wishes to confer with several farm leaders before taking definite action on the appointments, and these men will be seen next week, it is understood. Some farm leaders who have already conferred with the President have ad- vised that organization of the commis- sion and the conference be delayed until after election, lest the work be- come involved In polities. LODGE WILL NOT RETIRE. Relatives Deny Senator Will End Career After This Term. BOSTON, October 18.—A report that Senator Lodge, who submitted to an operation recently, would retire be- fore the expiration of his term be- cause of {llness, was denied today by relatives. The Senator will be in Washington in all probability late this Autumn, according to relatives, although at present the date of a second operation, said by physicians to be necessary, has not been deter- mined. This will be & minor matter, it is said. Senator Lodge's doctors say “his _progress and his physical strength are exceptional,” according to the statement. “OPEN HOUSE” PLANNED. ‘The headquarters of the Coolidge and Dawes Republican League, of which Thomas L. Jones is president, and which has directed the campaign activities among colored voters in the District of Columblia, at 1109 I street northwest, will be the scene of an “open house” this afternoon. The oc- casion is intended to mark the formal opening of these headquarters, where meetings will be held regularly dur- ing the remainder of the campaign and where information for absentee voters will be available at all times. Besides the members of the leagu there will be present many of the of- ficers and members of the allied Re- publican organizations of the District. M‘ will be speeches, refreshments an GOOLIDGE HONORS KR SAAT MENDS President and Qthers High in Official Life to Attend Funeral. ’ President Coolidge and others in official life will this afternoon & tend funeral services for H. H. Koh saat, internationally known journal- ist, who died at the home of Secre- tary Hoover, 2300 S street, yesterday The services will be held at the Hoo- ver residence at 4 o'clock. Mr. Kohl- saat was stricken with paralysis at the home of Secretary Hoover last Tuesday. His condition was not then 'made known, his friends hoping a speedy recovery. A relapse, how- ever, resulted in his death shortly be- fore noon yesterday. Biskop to Conduct Rites. Funeral services will be conducted according to the ritual of the Episco- pal Church by Biskop James E. Free- man of the Episcopal Diocese of ‘Washington. Mus will be rendered by the Boys' Choir from the Wash- ington Cathedral. In accordance with Mr. Kohlsaat's wishes, the body will be cremated. Honorary pallbearers will be Sec- retary Hoover, Robert Woods Blis: Edward M. House, Robert Underwoo Johnson, Vernon Kellogg, Frank B. Noyes, Richard V. Oulahan, Rolio Og- den. Mark Sullivan and Arthur H Suizberger. President Coolidge, who was a great admirer of Mr. Kohlsaat, and who frequently entertained him at the White House, has sent a message to Mrs. Kolhsaat expressing his sor- row, and paid a high tribute to the former publisher while discussing his death with friends at the White House. President Expresses Sorrow. In his message of condolence to Mrs. Kohlsaat the President said: "It is with great sorrow that I learned of the passing away of Mr. Koblsaat He has been exceedingly kind to me and sympathetic with the efforts that I have been making. I wish to ex- press to you my sineere sympathy, which I know is shared by his circle of friends and admirers, which is world wide.” To friends the President said Mr Kohlsaat was & man of rare judg- ment and discretion and was a strong influence in molding public senti- ment and in contributing to national policies. He looked upon the pube- lisher as one of the most prominent figures in journalism in America. Mr. Kohlsaat, who was a former Chicago publisher, had come here about two weeks ago to attend the world series as the guest of Commis- sioner Landis and was staying at the Hoover residence. A. B. C. TO PAY TRIBUTE. 1 for * Audit Bureau of Circulations to Send Committee to Rites. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, October 18.—0. C. Harn of New York, president of the Audit Bureau of Circulations, _yesterday named Louis Wiley of the New York Times to head a committee of his own selection to attend the funeral of H. H. Kohlsaat, former Chicago editor, and to draw up memorial reso- lutions. Apprised during the convention ses- sion of Mr. Kohlsaat's death in Washington, D. C. the bureau gave a rising vote of condolence. Mr. Harn was re-elected, as were the other elective officers and the di- rectors whose terms had expired. In his eddress Mr. Harn said that he had found England years behind the United States in scientific ad- vertising, because the States had ar- rived at a larger conception of the function of advertising. James O'Shaughnessy of New York, secretary of the American Associa- tion of Advertising Agencies, which closed its convention today, said that advertising made possible greater production, which in turn made pos- sible standardization and a better article at a lower price. FIVE PERSONS INJURED IN TRAFFIC MISHAPS Charles W. Russell, Diplomat and Lawyer, Knocked Down by Taxicab. Charles W. Russell, 60, former As- sistant Attorney General and later minister to Persia, was knocked down by a taxicab driven by W. A Nelson, 2101 O street, at Nineteenth and K streets last night. He refused hospital treatment for injuries he sustained, and went to his apartment in the Parkwood, 1746 K street, where he received medical treatment A broken finger and cut lip were injuries sustained by Sarah Peterson colored, 53, Rosslyn, Va, when knocked down by an automobile at Wisconsin avenue and M street ves- terday afternoon. She was treated at Georgetown University Hospital by Dr. Milstead. George Graves, colored, 1668 Kalorama road, sustained injuries to his head and leg yesterday afternoon when an automobile struck a small wagon in which he was riding at Kalorama road and Sixteenth street. George M. Norris, 3913 Bighth street, driver of the automobile, took the in- jured boy to Garfield Hospital. George L. Gray, 1209 North Capitol street, sustained slight injuries yes terday afternoon when his auto mobile overturned at Thirteenth a Monroe streets. The accident resulted from the driver making too short u turn. A horse-drawn vehicle belonging to Zachariah Donaldson, Kenilworth Md., was struck by the automobile of Stephen Clark, 420% C street north- east, on Benning road near Twenty- sixth street northeast, about 2:15 o'clock this morning. Donaldson re- fused hospital treatment for a slight injury to his head. Clark was ar rested and charged with responsibil- ity for the accident. SOROPTOMISTS MEET. Prizes Awarded Four for Costumes at Monthly Session. The October meeting of the Wash ington Soroptimist Club was held at the Grace Dodge Hotel Hut. Mrs Cadle Newell was hostess. Prizes were awarded Miss Helen Barnhart, Miss Jean Bearmore, Mrs. Ruby Lee Minar and Mrs. Mina Van Winkle for costumes. Dr. Lulu Waters was pre- sented with a basket of roses and chrysanthemums as a token of ap- preciation of her work as chairman of the social committee. An exhibi- tion of the tango dance was given by Miss Doris Walter and Leroy Thayer. About 75 persons were present, the following being guests: Martin Hy- son, J. Matt Marshall, J. Paul Ward, P. Levis, Capt. Erby Pollard and Missy D. Palkin. The Grace Dodge Hotel Orchestra furnished music for the oc-§ casion. —_— Poverty keeps a man in the straight and narrow path, and a homely face does the.same. for a girl, says the cynical reportar. Spe b