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PICK JUDGE TO REPLACE LATE CHAS. MURPHY --— > Crowd Gives Leader Ovation —Member of Committee Ten Years New York, July 14,—Judgo George Washington Olvany, of *he court of gsnsral sessions, late Monday aftafnoon was ■chosen by the exeoutlvs commit tee to succeed the late Charles Frances Murphy as leader of Tammany Hall. Judge Olvany has been democratlo leader of the Tenth general assembly dis trict for 10 yeara. He was onoe assistant fire commissioner. New York, July 14.—Judge George TV. Olvany sat In a little restaurant In Fourteenth street, across from Tammany Hall, Monday night when ,a committee of three entered and in formed him that he had been elected chieftain of Tammany Hall to succeed Charles F. Murphy, who died sudden ly last spring. They escorted him through a densa *tnd cheering crowd to the executive chamber. His selection seemed to be highly pleasant to the many polltl •Cal workers who crowded about the •doors of Tammany Hall and the Sidewalks outside. After he had been notified of his -selection and made a brief address to the executive committee, the ■throng outside, eager to hall the new •Chief, broke lno the chamber and filled it so the members and the new leader had difficulty in getting out. Will Quit Bench Judge Olvany was unanimously ■chosen by the committee of seven which was appointed to make the nomination. When this committee 1iad advised the executive board of *70 members of its choice the latter t>alloted on the name and there was -only one dissenting vote. That was •cast by John F. Curry, who wanted Some active assembly district lead •ar. A statement issued by ths new Chieftain said he would resign from the bench In a few days and take up his new duties as head of the demo cratic county organization. He said: "I feel that I owe my first loyalty to the party and that 1st our duty to roll up a big vote for our oandl •date in the coming national election. “Mayor Hylan has stood faithfully for the principles he advocated In the last municipal campaign, in which he received an extraordinary vote of confidence. We should fully support "him In carrying out those principles. “A very great honor has been con ferred upon me and great responsi bilities, carrying with them unlimited possibilities for public service. To this I do dedicate all that Is in me. I am willing to work, t shall always be willing to listen and receive ad vice. With God's help I will always •do the best I can.” Judge Olvany has been In politics with Tammany Hall for 20 years. He has been a member of the exeSSMve committee for 10 years. He Is 48 years old and has lived In Greenwloh village since he was six months old. He has practiced law in the state and federal courts since 1897. He wat appointed to the bench by Governor -Smith last January. The now leader of Tammany is an “'outdoor man.” Ho likes to take dips In the ocean, fish, swim, hunt and play golf. PLAN DRIVE FOR “FIGHTING BOB” Cedar Rapids Man to Man age La Follette's Cam paign in Iowa Cedar Rapid*. la., July 14. (Spe cial.)—A. W. Maxwell of thl* city, Tor 20 year* an Iowa and Oklahoma editor, annouuced that he would be In oharge of Senator Robert La Fol lette’s Campaign in Iowa, and that an organisation would be perfected In each county In the state. Mr. Maxwell declared that If the national •campaign committee did not have the money necessary to organize the state, La Follette's friends and ad mirers in Iowa would see that It was valsed. "The senator's candidacy will be brought before the people of Iowa and I can guarantee a strong organ ization In the state,” he said. “I am firmly of the opinion that La Fol lette stands for the policies and prin ciples approved by the great majori ty of the people of the oountry and •If every thinking voter thinking ae 1-a Follette doee will register his opinion *t the polls, the senator will be elected.” Mr. Maxwell managed the cam paign of TVli.lam Randolph Hearet In Iowa In 1108 when the publisher was a candidate for president against Alton B. Parker. He was formerly appointed receiver cf the laud office at Lawton. Okie., by President Roosevelt. \uto» Will Race 150 Miles on Dirt Track Universal Service Syracuse, N. T.—For the first time In the history of automobile racing In America a race of 160 miles ever « dirt track will be staged when the yorld'e greatest drivers meet In a eon test at the New York State fair •n September If* A total of $16,600 will be divided la priMs among the wlaour*. _ ! Wilbur to Cross United States In Giant Blimp Universal Service Washington, July 14.—Secretary of the Navy Wilbur will fly across the United States In the giant airs hep Shenandoah this fall, It was Indicated here Monday. Wilbur announced that he will In spect the Mare Island navy yard and Pacific coast defenses generally in September. The Shenandoah, according to plans laid some time ago, by Rear Admiral William A. Moftet, chief of the bureau of aeronautics. Is also booked for a flight across In the fall. The Shenandoah will scout along the Atlantlo coast of New England next month, and probably will greet the army's ’round-the-world fliers who are due to arrive In Washington about September 1. TOURIST SLAYER EUDES POSSE Officers Comb River Banks For Man Who Killed Autoist Cedar Rapids, la., July 14. (Spe cial)—An armed posse headed by Deputy Sheriffs Larry Donovan and William J. Fleming are searching the banks of the Cedar river in Cedar county for a camp where Oabe Sim mons, wanted for the murder of Or ton Ferguson, Michigan tourist, at West Liberty, la., last Saturday night, is believed to be hiding- The posse left here at noon on a tip that Simmons was seen in Cedar county, and was believed to be making his way to the camp where his relatives are* The sheriffs did not know tbs ex act location of ths camp and they phoned hers Monday sight that thay had so far bean unable to And It. James Rlsden, chief of tha state agents, who la In charge of the search at 1 gf'st Llberyt, telephoned that there was absolutely no olue to where Simmons had gone. Police at Tipton suggested that river banks above and below Muscatine be searched. They eaid he had a habit of hiding along the river when he wae in trouble. He has been arrested at Tipton several times but the state has never been able to convict him. Bloodhounds which oontlnusd search In and around West Liberty Monday were unable to plok up a trail of Simmons. Rlsden said Oov ernor Kendall probably would offer a $500 reward Tuesday and he be lieved that would cause any person hiding Simmons to turn him over. SIOUX CLAIMS HERBERT MOE Star Football Player Is Drowned Sunday; Efforts To Save Futile Sioux Falls, 8. D., July 14. (Spe cial)—Herbert Moe, etar end last fall on the Washington high school foot ball team, lost his life Sunday after noon when he was seized with cramps while swimming In the Sioux river. He Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Moe. With Frederick Chrlstopherson, he left home about 1 o’clock. The two first wsre fishing north of what Is known as the Tankton bridge, about a mile south and a mile west of the city. They had been swimming about 15 minutes, and Moe was about 15 feet away from his companion when he uttered a cry. Chrlstopher son swam to him and struggled to save him. Chrlstopherson was seised with a death grip whch was hard to break. He was twice pulled beneath the water. Finally he extricated himself, how, he did not know, he said Monday. He ran to the road and signalled a motorist for help. The motorist went to the nearest farm house and telephoned the Sioux Falls fire department. The firemen ccame with boat and hooks. They recovered the body at about 4 o’clock In about 20 feet of water. While not an expert swimmer, Moe was able to swim fairly well, accord ing to Chrlstopherson. The family moved here from Yankton five years ago. and while living there he had swum often in the Missouri he told Chrlstopherson. He waa born in Yankton. R. I. RAISING MONEY Washington, July 14— (I. N. S.)— The Chicago, Jtrck Island and Pacific railroad was authorised by the In terstate Commercs Commission to Issue $10,000,000 of 5 per cent, secured gold notes and to place $18,000,000 of first and refunding and 4 per cent, gold bonds ss security therefor. A research Institute for the study of the diseases of animals has been founded by the Royal *aterlnary Col lege of I-ondon. ANDER30N 13 NAMED Washington, July 1$. (I. N. S.)— Henry W. Anderson, a Virginia re publican, was appointed today by President Coolldge as one of the American members of the Mexican Amerlcan mixed claims commission. i ' • ' The power of a pigeon has been in vestigated. French sclent late reeently made flying pigeons unwind a thread wrapped around a reel equipped with a brake, and measured their "horse pow er." A one pound pigeon developed the equivalent of one horse power for M pounds weight. 'The experimenters complain, howavar, that the pigeons wers evidently not doing their beet. Democratic Nominee and Mrs. Davis Mr. and Mrs. John W. Daria war# photographed In tha New York home of Frank L. Folk, Mr, Dav!a’ law partner, Immediately after tha radio had borne to them the newa that Mr. Davla had bean nominated for the preeldency toy the democrat* YANK FLIERS REACH PARIS ’Round World Aviators Giv en Rousing Reception at French Capital BY BASIL D. WOON, Paris, July 14-—Worn and fatigued beyond expression, two of them ac tually 111 and needing, but spurning, a doctor's care, the six American flying ambassadors on their round, the-world trip arrived here at 10 minutes to 6 o’clock this afternoon having completed two-thirds of their epoch-making globe flight. They left Vienna at 4 o’clock Mon day corning after only six hours of sleep following their 800 mile flight frem Bucharest- They landed at Strasbourg at 12:16 o’clock, took one bour for lunch and then hopped off agan for Paris. An sxcited crowd of 6,000, who had Journeyed to Lebourget airdrome, waiting there all day, went inte a frenzy as ssven tiny specks appeared on the horizon at 4:28 o'clock. After Olrollng the field at a height of 6.600 feet, the three American planes, with the escorting Breguets flown by four of Prance’s greatest airmen, made eff in the direction of Parla, where 10 minutes later they circled over the Aroh of Triumph, paying homage of brave men to that other, but un known brave man who sleeps be neath the aroh. Smith Lands First Thsn they rsturned to the Bourget landing field amid scenes of extra ordinary enthusiasm. Hats and sticks wars thrown into ths air and the planes were Immediately sur rounded by the crowd shouting wel comes and clamoring for handshakes and authographs. The airplane “Chicago," piloted by Lieut. Lowell Smlfh, commander of the flight, landed first, and taxied to the landing stage where two big aero buses, filled with American passen gers, had Just landed from London * few minutes before. Then came the airplane "Boston,” with Lieutenant Wads at ths helm and Lieutenant Ogden In the ob server’s cookplt. They made a beau tiful three point landing. The third to land was the airplane “New Orleans” piloted by Lieut. Erick Nellson. The reception committee headed by General Dumesnll, chairman of avia tion, and General Nelssel, one of the heroes of Verdun, welcomed Lieuten ant Smith In the name of the French army, while Laurent Eynac, minister of aviation, greeted the flyers In the name of President Doumergue and Premier Herriot. Turns Down Kiss All pressed around the tired air men but when a pretty American girl asked Lieutenant Smith for a kiss his drawn face twisted itself into a grin as he said: “Oh, that will keep. Miss. Just now what I want most of all Is to wash up" “Are there any shower baths here?" were Lieutenant Wades’s first words as he landed. The only member of the flight crew who was not apparently tired out, was Lieut Ogden who Insisted on photo graphing every one for the records before descending from the planes. "Did you have a nice trip?” some one asked Lieutenant Wade. "You mean since we left Los Ange les? Oh, yea, quite a nice Jaunt,” the airman responded. When told that "champagne in honor of them" was awaiting them, the filers brightened up. "Well, that will hit the spet,” said Lieut. Smith. Smith was a sick man. Any doctor examining him would forbid hlin to fly for weeks, but he refuses to see a doctor. « "1 am entirely confident that we shall arrive in the United States by August 1,” said Lieut Smith. GRAIN PITS YIELD FORTUNE OF $1 $60,000 TO CHICAGOAN BY A. J. LORENZ, Universal Bervloe Correspondent. Chicago, July 14.—The “pit,” the world's theoretical treasure island, has yielded another fortune. The gold of growing corn came suddenly to the surface for Arthur W. Cutten, millionaire member of the Chicago Board of Trade. The sudden spurt of the bull mar ket in corn Is said to have made a fortune estimated at $1,860,000 for Mr. Cutten. Monday Cutten sold 800,000 bushels of July corn to a glucose firm at $1-09. Cutten also reaped a golden profit on wheat which has advanced about 86 cents a bushel recently. The ex act amount of his profits in wheat were not disclosed. Twenty seven years ago Cutten was working as a bookkeeper for A. S. White, a commission house, for a salary of $125 a month. With a capi tal of $8,000 saved up, he relinquished his Job and became a trader. Among his holdings is an $00 acre farm near Downers Grove, 111. He is reputed to be many times a millionaire. His early vision let him foresee the possibilities of the 1934 corn crop, expected to be a normal one, but which now Is estimated will be 800, 000,000 bushels short, due to the cold weather which retarded growth. Mr. Cutten early began to accumu late corn, actual grain and contract* for future delivery of It. Within eight week*. July corn rose from 76 cents a bushel to $1.08 V4 the closing price Saturday. The inan who was “pitied” by the interests who failed to share Mr. Cutten's pessimism smiled “1 felt sure there would be an In creasing demand for cash corn,” said Mr. Cutten, “and as the demand ac tually did develop I sold my grain into consumptive channels at highet and higher prices as competition for It grew keener, and substituted for It July contracts calling for the de livery of quantities of corn equal to those which I sold. “It required patience, of course, but by selling my actual corn only Into consumptive channels It passed out of consideration In the speculative market, while I was accumulating contracts for the delivery this month, of corn that might be hard to get with receipts from ths country so small. "I am about rid of my actual corn, but the situation remains tight, and receipts from the country are not Ukely, I think, to Increase greatly for some time*” Arnold Townbee entered upon hie du ties ae professor of Byaantlne and Mod ern Greek at Klng'e college, I,ondon, without knowing that the Greek doijove who endowed hie chair had atlpulated certain terms of control. When his studies led him to discover and report the truth regarding Greek atrocities up on Turkish civilians during the famous retreat In the Asia Minor campaign, hie resignation was In order. The Iytn don Nation made the following com ment: “It Is an Invariable and almost sacred rule in all self-respecting univer sities. that when once money ie given to the university ter seisntlflo purposes, It belongs absolutely to the university and the donor retains no control er power of Interference," By her own request, the funeral of the mother of General 81r W. H Con »reve, noted Brltlah soldier, which took place In England, had aa many feature# or a wedding ceremony aa possible. The church was decorated with flowers »be service was fully choral, the clergy wore white stoles. the church bells rang a wedding peal and all the flags in the village were flown from the top of the staff. Jams# Rada Howe, known all over America as the millionaire hobo and benefactor of the downtrodden, has forsaken the hoho life and plans to Jet tie down and enjoy life In flan Dl tgo, <^ah In the land of sunshbie and orange groves, aocor^lPf to reports. Chicago Courts Fine 1,800 Auto Speed Demons Universal Service Chicago, July 14.—The mills of Chicago's ‘’speeders' courts” Monday ground out fines for 1.800 motorists charged with violations of the traffic Ihws In various degrees, . Four courts heard the cases of the motorists taken In the drive of city authorities against traffic law in fractions in an efTort to cut down the enormous toll of accidents and deaths. Fines of the motorists ranged from 85 to 810, while in a few instances higher penalties, including short jail sentences, were assessed. All the excuses and pleas which ever were made by motorists In the past bobbed up again. BODY OF RIVER VICTIM BURIED Authorities Unable to Iden tify Corpse Found Near Homer, Neb. Tha body of tba unidentified man who was found floating In the Mis souri river about six miles east of Homer, Neb., Monday afternoon in a badly decomposed state, was burled at Homer late Monday afternoon af ter authorities had given up all hope of being able to Identify the man. J. E. Evans of Dakota City, Neb., Dakota county attorney and coroner, made the following statement con cerning the burial: “The body was badly decomposed, and although well Pressed In tailored clothing, there were no papers or marks of any sort to aid in Identifi cation, It would have been useless to attempt to keep the body intact, so badly was it decomposed." The body was found by Alva Ap pleton and B. M. "Shorty” Merrill, farmers of Dakota county, when they were fishing In the river late Sunday. The body had been washed into shallow water and had lodged partly exposed. By its condition ii was judged to have been In the river more than two weeks. Description of Corpse The corpse was takes to Homer, by B. B. Barber, undertaker, who took It from the river early Mon day morning. Barber furnished the following description: About 150 pounds, dark hair, san dy mustache, small teeth in good condition. Body clothed In black trousers, a blue serge coat, blue shirt, two piece cotton underwear, brown socks and tan shoes, size X or 8 1-8. The only means of identification other than this description was a “Cudahy" triangular pin on the breast of the coat. The pin was without a number and the manu facturer’s label had been ripped out of the coat. ■ ■ ■ m ■ i EX-CONGRESSMAN OF NEBRASKA TO BE GOVERNOR? Lincoln, Neb., July 14. (Special)— Following the home coming celebra tion for Governor Bryan Monday, Chairman Thomas S. Allen, of the democratic state central committee, announced he would within a week or 10 days, call the committee to gether to select a successor to Gov ernor Bryan as a candidate for gov ernor. He did not indicate who he thought would be selected to All the vacancy. Dan V. Stephens, of Fremont, former congressman from the third dstrlct, has many warm supporters, and it is said Is willing to make the race. Among several of the com mitteemen the selection is thought to lie between him and J. N. Norton, of Polk county. SENATOR WILL BE EXPELLED FROM EXCLUSIVE CLUB Washington, July 14.—Senator Jo seph T. Robinson of Arkansas, dem ocratic leader, will be immediately expelled from the exclusive Chevy Chase club In this city as a result of his recent attack upon Dr. William Mitchell, Washington surgeon, on the club golf links. A special committee of the club, headed by Alexander Britton, presi dent, voted for Robinson's expulsion at a meeting Monday afternoon. A letter with a copy of the resolution of expulsion will be forwarded to Sen ator Robinson, who has left Wash ington for the summer. Copt Accused of Beating Up Actress Granted Delay Evanston, III., July 14.—A change of venue and a delay In trial was se cured by four police officers of Cicero, Chicago suburb, when they were ar raigned In justice court hsre Monday. Thsy are charged with brutally as saulting Miss Rosetta Duncan, little stage star, and her brother, Harold. The case wae transferred to Jus tice of the Peace Henry O. Williams, who set 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, July 22, as ths tlms for the trial. GOVERNMENT MAY QUIT I/ondon. July 14—Premrer Berge of Norway told the storthing Monday that the government Intends to re sign unless the law prohibiting spirltous liquors Is aboliahed. accord ing to Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Christiania. The distinction of being the oldest living college graduate In America la clalmeg by George A. Gordon, of Eur eka. Kas., a member of the class of 1W at Wabash college. Mr. Gordon celebrated his lOJrd birthday anniver sary last January and oettlnuee to en joy good health, SAYS BIG LOAN NECESSARY TO DAWES REPORT MacDonald Declares Allies Must Guard Future Se curity of France London, July 14.—Delegates to thS' allied conference which will study ways and means for making ths, Dawes reparations report effective^ will arrive Tuesday from ten coun tries. Premier MacDonald will open the proceedings at the foreign office Wednesday In a speech welcoming the visitors. Owen Young, who was a co-workeri with Oeneral Dawes on the so-called Dawes commission, came to London Monday, and declared his readiness to help the conference, though he em phasized the fact that his position Is entirely unofficial. Ambassador Kel logg places great value on Young's presence here, as It Is generally known that he wrote a large part of the Dawes report. ‘‘We must take every care that France’s security under the Versailles treaty is preserved, but also that It does not obtain any extension or legal rights under the treaty,” said Pre mier MacDonald In the house of com mons Monday. “I am, above all, anx ious that none of those questions should be quarrelled about before tha conference. Loan Neceeaary 'T put It to our French friends whether tho situation In regard to the occupation of German territory can continue. In view of the absolute unanimity w* desire and of the suc cess and security of the proposed loan In which the French should also take part. "The Daives report can never bO put In operation without a loan. “The appointment of an official representative of the American gov ernment on the reparation*; commis sion is quite impossible, as It would require congressional legislation, and, moreover, in case of such an appoint ment France would Insist on the ap pointment of an additional represen tative." Answering various questions, the premier said there could be no mili tary pact with France, but only A general "pooled security.” Reports Ready Three reports of organising com mittees will be handed to the allied delegates, probably Tuesday. The first report will deal with the formation of the new bank of Issue In Germany; the second with tho re organization of the German railways but does not frame any proposal! for any special military control which will be left for the conference; the third, dealing with the proposed industrial debentures, rejects the proposal for mortgages on individual firms but suggests stock issues by a new gen eral company embracing ail indus tries. The following nine matter* flgiira in the agenda for the conference; 1— Mean* for putting the Dawes report into operation. 2— Germany’s status in ths negotia tions. 1—The date the report becomes op erative, October being the earliest date now considered possible. 4— Whether there is need for guar antees beyond those fixed in thA Dawes report. 5— When military occupation shall cease entirely. 6— What body will Interpret th«f agreement In case of dispute. 1—whst body will adjudicate thd question of whether or not Germany) defaults. 8— If there la default, what sanc tions will be employed und how will they be enforced. 9— The terms of the loan. REVOLUTION IS ABOUT OVER Brazil Claims Troops Making Rapid Advances Against Rebel Forces R!o De Janeiro. July 14.—The Br*. Klllan government believe* that thq revolution which haa resulted In sev eral hundred deaths In Sno Pnulal and vicinity, haa run If* course. The following communique was lsJ sued by the ministry fot foreign af fairs Monday morning: "Our troops are maintaining their positions and are carrying out new and remarkable advances at many points. Our artillery is proving most efficient. "It Is believed that the rebels havq developed their maximum effort without winning success and are most discouraged. "Information coming to the gov ernment from the Interior of the state of Sao Paulo Indlcntea that patrlotlo battalions are being organised in the main citlea for the purpose of second ing and reinforcing the government forces. These auxiliary bodies arc be ing formed In the midst of great *n< thuslasm.” Epsom. England. I* In the county of Surrey, 1* miles southwest of Lon don. Epsom was formerly celebrated fur a mineral spring, from the water of which the well known Epsom salts were manufactured. A number of the eons of medical men are educated at the Royal Medical College, and adjoin ing the school is a home for aged phys ician* or their widows. The principal attraction Is the grand race meeting held on the downa which Is attended by hundreds of thousands of persons. Responding to the request of the Fed erated Women's Clubs of Greece, sano* tinned by the Greek government, for a code of child welfare legislation a* iq force In the United States, the Neap Hast Relief has sent to Greece complete symposium on child protection laws do