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The Omaha N’< irning . iee *ur,< and a ml line alone (illirrt no inoaa. — ... — .... .. . ■ .1 — --— i . . ~ ■— —Benjamin Franklin. v CITY EDITION j V0L 53. NO. 240. OMAHA, SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1924. * TWO CENTS’* °XTcmX V____/ ^ _ By MilMI_Tttr)^ D«Hy ai< Sunday. |i: Bund«y. 12.10. within 4t> «oti«. Oiitild* th> 4th Zo.it (I Tt»>r): tMII> and Sunday. >1!: Sunday only. U % SKINNER RECOVER WILL KEEP JOB Grim Battle of Convict’s Wife Ends Year-Old Baby Cries in V aiu for Dead Mother, Shuned by Relatives and Society. Unclaimed in Morgue She was only a convict's wife. Shunned by the world, driven from the parental roof, she sought to pro vide a home for herself and her 15 inonths-old baby until her husband's debt to society had been paid and he again could rejoin her. Seeking to escape the shame which mention of her name called to mind in her homeland, she sought Colum bu», Neb., as a haven. There she labored to provide money with which to establish her own little home. After work wag done. It was to her baby that she hurried. Tender hands cuddled It and gentle talk lulled it to sleep. Then, those loving hands, roughened by hard work, would pick lip the fine and lacy cloth which ahe fcafi deprived herself to buy and painstakingly sew it - into garments for the little body. It was for her baby, and confidence, strengthened by letters from the Missouri slate prison, that bore her up in the grim battle with life. Then Death. And then, death came, Suflering with poison which was soon to snuff out her life. Mrs. Eliza beth Justin, only 18, sobbed out her life story to the attending nurse. She was only a charity patient, but when her atory became known the hearts of the girl nurses were touched and nil that humans could do was per formed in her behalf. As she lay dying a man who claimed to be her father called at the hospital. He went to the doorway of her room. A look and nod and he passed on. Not a word of cheer or forgiveness was granted the dying girl-wife and mother. Police officers, hardened by the tragedies of life, were unanimous in — statements that it was suicide. Then the girl's story was told on her death bed. She emphatically denied that she had taken the poison with suicidal intent. Mystery Investigated. Her story is believed. Touched by the ha**! lot that life dealt her. po lice are Investigating and an Inquest and postmortem examination will be made. The mystery of how the poison was administered la the chief topic on the minds of police.* The story of the girl's life, as un folded after her death, reads like a rsmrtma. Idving in Agra. Kan., she was an unsophisticated, small town girl. Then, he came into her life. W. A. Justin, ex-convict, familiar with the ways of world, paid ardent court and won the heart of the girl. Plans1 for their marriage were made. Parental objections were met and, under threat of being barred forever from home, she mgrriert the man. It was with forged checks that he obtained money to have the cere mony performed. So.,n his nemesis, the police, were on his trail and he was sent to the state prison at Jef ferson City, Mo. No Hero Appears. No hero appears to bring about ft happy ending to this drama of real life. The body of the girl, gray In death like the prison pallor of her hus band, lies unclaimed In the Columbus morgue. The husband, suffering for his paHt deeds, was able to send only the fol lowing telegram: "No funds. Bury there decently as possible. Will pay you when released." A. M. Cowdry, Agra. Kan., the • father, has failed to reply to ’mes sages asking what disposal to make of .he body. And, In the Pacific hotel at Colum bus, a baby Is waiting In vain for a mother It will never see. The lips from which endearing words were wont to flow are sealed forever. The tender hands which were wont to rock It to sleep are closed In death. Webster CountyPioneers Observe Golden Wedding Cowles, Neb., March 21—Mr. and Mrs. Mark Reeve held a reception at , their home, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. All their chil dren were present with the exception of two. Friends from Nelson, Cubic Rock, Red Cloud and Cowles wero present. Mr. and Mrs. Reeve were married In Indiana, movink to Web ster county soon after, where they have made their home Hince. More Snow in Gage County. Beatrice. Neb., March 21.—A wet snow fell In this section of the state yeeterday, giving the ground a thor ough soaking. Apout an Inch and a half of moisture has fallen here this week and It will be of inestimable value to crops of all kinds. ^ Havana Hotel Burns. Havana, March 21.—The Oriental hotel and several adjoining buildings at Marlanao, situated Just outalde the gates of the race track, were de stroyed by firs today. --; ’ , - Rich Americans Now Buy New Wc §v> jil Apiece; for Example: “Scotflaw,” “Spigi J igot” and “Banbug” Gone Are the Days When U. S. Dependent Upon Old World for \ ocab* nlary. Teacher: "Where do we get the new words in our vocabulary?’’ Tommy: "Americans buy them?” Teacher: "Why Tommy, where can they buy words?” Tommy: "You buy them made In Anjerlca (his father is active In the campaign to boost home Industry). If you don't believe it, try this menu on your pocketbook and see how much new words cost. "Breakfast: Baked owples, wow fuls and sowsage, and ones splats botr’d tost. Of for lunch: Zupe, rust biff, razzim or strumbery pie and cups cowfey.” 'Tis true mates. Every day we are getting less and less dependent on the old world for our vocabulary. Tommy Was Right. Sit down with your Webster on your knee and ponder over the heterogeneous collection of derivative* upon which the English language I* based. Arabic, Latin, Greek, French, German, Spanish are found as the sources of words now in common use. Farewell dead languages! The welcome sign greets the liv ing! And, Tommy was right. The Ameri cans pay. First came the words absorbed from the French. Limousine, mas sage and charmeuso came from thie source. You pay when you buy. Teddy Roosevelt with a trip to the jungles and Robert E. Perry on a polar expedition led the way for American coined words. They re turned with Anglo-African and Arctic expressions of the wonders they had seen. $100-a-W'ord Authors. The latest addition comes from the $100-a-tvord authors. In a vision, we can see a Noah Webster of 1924. Gone are the frock coat and stock and care ful writing with a quilt pen. Instead we have the bell bottomed trousers pleated at the waist, a clgaret dan gling from his lips as he Is seated at a typewriter. He writes new words at $100 a word in a fashion like this: "Spl'got bi'got," n. (U. S. colloq). From ‘'spigot." plug for hole where liquor is drained from cask, and "bigot", intolerant adherent to any opinion; 1. e.. fanatic stopper of liquor. 1. Medical, one who pre vents curing of colds with rock and rye. 2. Law, eighteenth amendment to United States constitution. 3. Zoological, an angel In the opinion of reformers. 4. Geological, an Ivory dome to liberals. B. Music, "Lips That Touch Liquor Shall Never Touch Mine." 6. Arithmetic, $100 and costs. 7. Nautical, nine-mile limit. 8. Astronomy, Venus, the brightest star. Seofflaw and Banbug. "Seofflaw," n. (U. S. colloq). From “'scoff,” scornful ridicule, and "law," to fix by statute; 1. e., one who ridi cules present day laws. 1. Medical, one who provides employment for medical college graduates by drink ing the fluid banned by Volstead only to go blind or fill a coffin. 2. Law, makes business for lawyers, frequent ly In jail as result of scoffing. 3. Zoological, a hog to reformers. 4. Geological, a cast Iron stomach to lib erals. 6. Music, "Sweet Adeline" and "Nobody Knows How Dry I Am.” 6. Astronomy. Mercury, a fast stepper. 7. Fortification, hootch. 8. Nauti cal. a tourist who patronises ships with bars. 9. Commerce, with boot leggers. 10. Logis. personal rights. "Ran'bug.” n. (U. S. colloq). From "ban,” public prohibitory notice, and “burf,” specter, anything terrifying; 1. e., one who terrifies us with blue law's. 1. Medical, vaccination, ex amination, eugenics. 2. Ijiw, Vol stead, 10-day marriage application, speeding, anti-clgaret. 3. Zoological, a blue nose. 4. Ecclesiastical, Sun day movies and ball games. B. Mu sic, "Nearer My God to Thee.” 6. Grammar, Thou shalt not. 7. Astron omy, Jupiter, stands stralghtest of all stars. Son of Late Pawnee County Sheriff Dies in Accident Table Rock. Neb., March 21.—News was received here of the accidental death of Lynlel Raper. at Aurora. 111. No partlculnra have been received, but as he was an electrician. It la presumed the accident was In this line of work. Mr. Raper was the son of the late Joseph C. Raper, long time sheriff of Pawnee county. Ilia mother realdes In Lincoln, lie was a cousin of Judge J. B. Raper. district judge of this judicial district. Beldcn Klevator Closes. Bidden, Neb., March 21.—Due to the fact that so many farmers In this locality are using their own corn and buying more for feeding purposes, the Atlas elevntor here will be closed. Inability to pay eg ponses on account of lack of business Is given ss the reason for closing. Married in Council Bluffs. Tim following persona obtained mar ring* I Inert ae a in Council Rlu’/a yesterday: Ivan Creighton. Lincoln, Neb. 21 Nell Butler, Lincoln. Neb. 20 Ftank Fame*. Omaha. 27 Lillian Brewer. Omaha. II Take Bottoroff. Norfolk, Neb. ........ 2-’ opal flurber. Norfolk. Neb...1!» Virgil Miller. Gordon. Neb.. "r> Ltlft Berryman, Gordon, Neb . 22 Thotnga Prhmoker. Hhelby, Neb. 21 Fem Lorknrd, Hhelby. Neb . 19 Warning Issued on Impure Water Analy sis of Chadron Water Shows Contamination. State Report Shows. Lincoln. March 21.—^he state de partment of health today Issued a warning regarding the danger of con tamination of water in the spring. The department advised water plants to keep purification materials and machinery in readiness and repair so that they may be used in the event surface water, containing contamina tion enters the supply sources. Hydrostatic conditions of ground water also may be changed, the warn ing stated. It concludes with offer of the department to assist In mak ing sanitary any doubtful water sup plies. Lincoln, March 21.—L. O. Vose, In charge of the water analysis labora tories of the department, declared to day that the majority of samples re ceived from Chadron, Neb., showed contamination. This contamination was In the form of Intestinal types of bacteria, Vose said. Reports from Chadron were to the effect that samples of water from that town, sent to Denver labora tories. were returned with the state ment that analysis showed the water absolutely pure and better than the drinking water used in Denver. The Cnadron water commissioner is said to have taken samples of water from Long Pine, labeled them as Chadron samples, and sent them into the state laboratories. They were re turned marked “contaminated,” al though Long Pine is supposed to have the purest watsr auppiy in Nebraska. Then the Chadron commissioner, ac cording to reports, took Chadron water, labeled It as Long Pine water, and the analysts here showed H pure and uncontaminated. Mr. Vose. when questioned in re gard to this alleged incident today, said that he knew nothing about the analysis at Denver, or the water samples from J<ong Pine, but that most of the samples from Chadron were contaminated. “The Chadron water supply,” Vose explained, "is obtained from a shal low stream, where sll the contamina tion on the surface can run Into the stream. 8uch a situation is enough to indicate contamination whether analysis shows It or not.” Bad Roads Puts Stop to Grain Marketing Beatrice, Neb., March 21.—Little or no grain has been marketed In Beatrice the iaat few weeks on ac count of the bad condition of the highways. The price for corn Is 63 cents and wheat 90 cents, being about S cents lower than It was a month ago. A big movement of grain is looked for in Gage county as soon as the highways become passable. No Cut in Teachers’ Pay. Columbus. Neb., March 21.—With four or five exceptions, in cases where Instructors are expected to marry during the coming summer, the Columbus school board re-elected the entire teaching staff of the high school and five ward schools. No t hanges have been made in the salary schedule. / To Beautify Columbus Park. Columbus, Neb., March 21.—Tlans for landscaping the tract of ground purchased by the city for a municipal park are being made by the city coun cli. The grounds, which lie south west of the city in the Tamp rivet bottoms, will be used for public play grounds. drives, lawns and beaches. I! Mr Senator II It urn Johnson, rtptthllrsti candidate for president, st Auditorium, s p. in. Monday, March ?4 Adv. Coolidge Gratified With N. D. Primary J Executive Promises Every Ef fort for Economic Relief. Washington, March 21.—Promise was made by President Coolidge to day In acknowledging the result of the North Dakota presidential pri mary "to advocate legislation, use all the administrative forces of the gov ernment and organize private enter prise to give sound economic relief where It is needed.” Coolldge's telegram said: "Your telegram announcing the re sult In North Dakota Is to me much more than personal satisfaction. It contains a continuing faith of the American people in their government, a determination to support what I be lieve are sound and wholesome poli cies of administration. "I wish to assure you as on# who has taken a courageous stand In the defense of the principles which I am attempting to uphold that I Intend to execute the law for the protection of every public Interest. "I Intend to advocate legislation, use all the administrative forces of the government and organize private enterprise to give sound eeonomio re lief where it Is needed. It Is an en couraging sign to And that the people wish to support that kind of action. I am exceeding grateful to you for your active and energetic leadership. I wish you would transmit my deep appreciation to all those who were associated with you." Political Notes / Grant Meara of Wayne. Neb., re publican candidate for lieutenant gov ernor of Nebraska, Is in Omaha or ganizing his campaign here. He and Mrs. Mears are stopping with thetr son. H. G. Mears, cashier of the Bew sher Grain company, 2*14 Spencer street. Mr. Mears will leave for Lin coln Monday. Charles II. Sloan, candidate for the republican nomination for United States senator from Nebraska, ad dressed a mass meeting of republicans at Wayne, Neb., this week. He discussed the agricultural situa tion In Nebraska and elsewhere, and outlined the Issues between himself and Senator Norrts. He predicted a decade of prosperity for the corn belt country. While In Wayne he met Carroll Orr, former soldier, who wak well ac quainted with Mr. Sloan's son, Blaine, at Camp Dodge up to the time of embarkation for France. A clpb known as the "Strehlow for Public Defender club” has been organ ized by supporters of Robert Streh low, Kelso Morgan was elscted chair man and president of the club and Fred WI1II4 was made secretary and treasurer. H E. Kupplnger, who Is a repub lican candidate for the legislature from the 17th district, Is e graduate of the University of Nebraska law school. lie was the attorney for the Crystal I .aka company In the dispute with John Krueger, which was taken to the supreme court before a final verdict for the lake company wns obtained. This decision saved Crystal Lake In Dakota county es a good fishing resort. R. A. Van Orsdnle wns elected pres ident of the Klavcr for County-Assess nr club at a meeting Thursday night. Henry J. Beal and Mrs. Nel lie F. Bale were named vice presi dents. W. II. Qulvey wns elected secretary. The executive committee Is composed of 11. M. Baldridge, J. C. Travis, Dr. Many Jenkins, J. Swan son, Thomas Sheehan. Mrs. Annis C. Garland, George W. Pratt and Ed ward A. Smith. Nebraskans Join to Pass Relief Bill Poll Discloses Republicans and Democrats Unite in Sup port of Fish Resolution for $10,000,000. Would Be Aid to Farmers By P. C. POWELL, Washington Correspondent The Omaha He*. Washington, March 21.—The Fish resolution, made a special order of business In the lower house Monday, will receive united support of the Ne braska delegation, democrats and re publicans, alike. This unity of pur pose was disclosed In a poll made of the delegation today. The resolution provides for a $10. 000,000 appropriation for purchase of grain, fats, mill, and other foodstuffs adapted to relief of distressed and starving women and children of Ger many. It provides for conveyances of these products in American ships. The poll of the delegation not only displayed a harmonious understand ing on the part of all to support the bill, it revealed that Congressman M. O. MeT-aughlln stood ready to add $40,000,000 to the bill, making the total appropriation $50,000,000. The entire delegation expressed Itself in favor of the proposed McLaughlin amendment. Would Be Aid to Farmers. Congressman Willis G. Sear^, Omaha, and Congressman John H. Morehead, Falls City, attended fre quent meetings of the house foreign relations committee when the first resolution was under consideration. Morehead spoke In behalf of favor able action on the resolution before the committee. "It is such a human thing to do. to help the wives and children of a stricken foe," Morehead said. "Then. If we wish to be practical as well as human we should pull back th# cur tain of the future and see whether such a move wouldn't be making friends out of foes. Also, from a sellsh standpoint It would be a great boon to our farmers In that It would b« the means of ridding ourselves of the large amount of surplus grain In our country at thl» lime.’* "I have held numerous conferences with the Quaker committee which heretofore has handled German re lief money.” Congressman Sears said. "I find no high salaries are paid In handling this money and nothing could be better for the middle west farmer than the passage of this reso lution. I am only sorry it does not call for more.” Some Relief Necessary “I am sorry It Isn't $100,000,000.” Congressman Howard remarked. "The Fish resolution, I understand, calls for a gift, I think a loan on easy payment terms would I* better." “I am favorable to the purpose of relief being extended to those people of Europe who are starving, unable to buy our foodstuffs while we have a surplus of foodstuffs which cannot be sold.” Congressman 81mmons said. "Thle would have a direct beneficial effect on our food markets. However, I think It Is high time that congress turn Its attention to distress of farm ers of the northwest, America citi zens, and act favorably upon pend ing legislation for their benefit." "There were a number of bills con sidered by the foreign relation com mlttee of a nature similar to the Fi«h resolution,” Congressman Shallen berger remarked. "I am eorry that the one providing the least amount was the one acted upoq. I do hope an amendment enlarging the amount will carry." Tickets Named at Ord. Ord. Neb., March 11.—Six candi date* will be In the primary contest for county judge of Valley county. They are all out working hard for the nomination. The candidates are Frank T. Johnson, Charles Watson. J. Heatings snd Arthur Menslng of Ord, Joe l^herskl of Elyria end J. H. Holllngeliead of Arcadia. The good government csucua In Ord renominated the incumbent*, J. C. Hogeis for mayor, Harold Hallen for city clerk, William Heuck for city treasurer and William Moses and George Gaghagen for the rlty council. They also nominated Glen Auble for the council, G. W. Taylor, A. Tlppln and Walter Bylngton for the school board, J. H. t'apron for the park hoard and W. T. Hamilton for police Judge. The rltlcena' ticket, the following night, nominated the same parties, except W. J. Hather for mayor, Mrs W. K. Welters for city clerk. Hr. Shepard for the park tmard, James Van Sklke. Incumbent, for council man for the First ward, and Thomas Wright, William Znbloudll and F. E. Blessing for the school hoard. f The Weather I V-____-/ For ?4 hours smllnc T p in Msrch J1 I'rsclpli.tton. tnrhss and Hundredth.- - I’oisl. non#, mini sines January I. : 4T CllfM, .25. Hourly TrmprrHt urr«. * *. ni.26 1 p. Ml. ««» « * ni. 76 J p m.. 4!* 7 * m . 17 3 p. m. 4 : * * m. I» « p. m. 4. 3 • m. 3? 6 p. in ....... 4 7 10 ». in.. . 36 6 p. m. 4" 11 » m. 17 7 P ni. 39 13 noon . 4ft I p m 4 -, Fire Boat Ride on Mississippi Is Entertainment Given Stockmen j New Orleans, La., March 21.—Oma ha stockyards delegation arriving here this morning were greeted by representative of the chamber of commerce and taken for a tour of the old historical sections of the city. They were guests of the muncipality on a voyage up the .Mississippi on the speediest fire boat of the coast fire patrol. The party will spend two days at New Orleons, leaving for St. IjOuis Sunday morning. A visit to the New Orleans stockyards will be made Saturday. A canvass of cattle buyers on the trip shows that more than 5.000 cattle have been pur chased since the delegation left Omaha. Million Paid to Nominate Harding. A1 Jennings Savs Former Train Robber Sub poenaed — Declares His Story Will “Rock Country.” Bong Beach, Cal., March 2B—A1 Jennings, former train robber, and of late politician and evangelist, who de parted last night to testify before the senate oil Investigation committee, left behind him a statement published today in which he said he planned to “rock the country” with the story of a $1,000,000 payment that bought the nomination of the late President Harding as the republican candidate in 1920. Jennings, who said he was a cloFe personal friend of the late Jake Ha mon, republican leader in Oklahoma, said he would unfold to the commit tee the details of Hamon's negotia tions to swing the 1920 presidential nomination and "what llaraon expect ed to get out of it.” He declared that the deal was engi neered by one of the national repub lican leaders, who Is an "ex-senator and an easterner.” The $1,000,000, Jennings stated, came from oil interests, but from what oil Interests he refused to di vulge until he appeared before the senate investigators. Jennings a few days ago went to Captain of Detectives J. B. Worley with his story. The latter communi cated with Washington and the form er train robber was subpoenaed to appear before the committee. He left here last night for Bos Angeles and planned to continue his Journey to Washington Saturday. Casper Tragedy Victims Buried Funeral Services at Green field. Ia., for Mother. ’ Father and Son. Greenfield, la., March 21.—Funeral services wero held here this after noon for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van Gorden and their son, Arthur, the vic tims of A shooting tragedy at Casper, Wyo., last week. Van Gorden. a Casper real estate agent, was shot to death early Sun day morning In a Douglas (Wyo.) hotel, by officers attempting to ar rest him for the slaying of hta wife and son, whose bodies had been found floating In a creek two miles from Casper. According to police, Van Gorden shot his wife and eon Saturday morning, placed their bodies In his automobile and started for Douglas, dumping the bodies in the first stream he reached. Friends and relatives of the slain man have attributed his act* to temporarily Insanity caused by finan cial difficulties. Mrs. Van Gorden's parents reside here. ' * Senator Johnson Will Speak Here Monday Chicago, March 21.—Senator Hiram Johnson will carry his primary cam paign to Nebraska next week, hts managers announced today. His Itin erary is: Monday, March 24—Norfolk, morn ing: Fremont, afternoon; Omaha, eve nlng. Tuesday, March 2S—Beatrice. Falr bury and Grand Island. Wednesday. March 2«—Hastings. 9:30 a. m.; Falls City, 4:30 p. m. Senator Johnson will complete his South Dakota tour tomorrow. Lincoln Hankers Lose Pica in Feilcral Court Here Federal Judge J. B. Elliott over ruled the plea In abatement entered by attorneys for 1.. D. Howey, presl dent, anil T,. J. Dunn, vice president of the City National Wink of Lincoln, Indicted on a technical charge of mis applying the funds of the hank to the amount of $37,000. Argument on demurrer to be filed by defense attorneys will he beard April 21. ---- Los 4npries Has Snow: Satires Call It “Soft Hair v---/ Los Angeles. March 21.—The mist of a cold, heavy rainstorm shortly after 2 this afternoon developed Into n sheet of white flakes that some identified ns snow and the skeptical called "soft hall " Complete Story of Honduran Revolt Reaches America Courier Travels 400 Miles. Risking His Life Each Hour to Get Document to Tele-' graph Station. The Associated Prm by Courier. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. March 1.— Herewith is sent the story of the state of affairs In Honduras. It Is not sure this dispatch will reach you. It is sent by special messenger who will travel over 400 miles on mule back through mountains and valleys full of revolutionists or government soldiers who will kill the hearer if they find him with this dispatch. May he reach safety and the seashore. Civil war has taken possession of Honduras, and has already caused the loss of over 1,500 lives—and it is Just beginning. Notwithstanding statements by the Washington government that Uncle Sam would not permit any more rev olutions in Central America; not withstanding treaties signed at Wash ington in February, 1023, and on board the U. S. S. Tacoma, between the presidents of Salvador. Honduras and Nicaragua and the three American ministers to those countries; not withstanding all these activities meant to insure peace in Central America, Honduras has been in civil war since earlv in February. ( arias Takes first Step. . .General Carias left the capital on January 30. with 300 armed men. and under cover of the night took to the mountains to start the i evolution. The displomaitc corps, headed by the British chaiy>-, George I„>atl, on Feb ruary 1 visited the president and the congressmen, saying that in the in terest of peace, it would be most de sirable that the election of a presi dent be concluded some way or other. But several deputies of the Carias party had already left the capital and were in the mountains preparing for war. No quorum could be gathered and congress adjourned on January 21 without having elected a president. The dictatorship now began. The outgoing president. General Gutierrez. Issued a decree declaring the consti tution suspended and assuming nil powers. The American legation made public a cablegram from Washington, saying the American government would recognize the dictatorship con ditionally. and this naturally strength ened the position of the dictators. War Breaks Out. " ar broke out on February R. when Colonel Anduray of the Carias forty took the city of Siguatepeque. S5 miles west of Tegucigalpa. At the same lime attacks were made on other cities, resulting in many killed and wounded, but the only towns taken by the revolutionists were Mas cala and l.a Pax. The government formed a new cab inet, formed exclusively from the Bonilla party. This remained In pow er only four days. Dr. Bonilla told his leaders to keep aloof from the dic tatorship government. All agreed except General Ferrera. General Ferrera attacked and took I -a Ksperanza, Ocotepeque Gracias, Santa Rosa de Copan and Santa Bar bara. all Important cities of the west section. General Carlas, with an srmv of about 2.00R. proclaimed himself presi dent at Idtmanl on February 9. RO miles from Tegucigalpa. The Ameri can minister sought to bring about sn adjustment between Carias and the existing government, hut the latter refused to follow his advice General Carlas was reported the next day as marching on the capital. The government became alarmed and at once took measures to defend the capital Fortunately, General Carias diverted his route to the Nicaraguan border, it is stated he did not bare enough ammunition to attack Tegu ctgalpa. On February 11 it was officially learned that the United States govern nient had ceased diplomatic relations with the existing regime of Honduras. This step had been taken many days before, but Minister Morales had withheld It from the diplomatic and consular corps, the fact being known only to the government and the Amer lean legation. First Big City Falls. After several battles with many casualties. It was learned that Gen eral Ferrera w ith 2.000 full blooded lndiasis was attacking Comayagua. the most Important town after Tegu cigalpa. with a population of 15.000. Fierce fighting took place during w!o days. When the government troops were finally forced to the cathedral towers, the lntlbnca Indians stormed it in a terrible attack with the nu ohete knife. On February ?! Comayagua fell Into the hands of Genera! Ferrera and Ids tierce Indians. About 450 were killed and 250 wounded. Judge Ready to Dismiss Ouster Suit Court Finds Petition Asking Removal of J. S. Canady Without Merit—Action to Be Quashed. Another Suit to Be Filed Willingness to dismiss the petition of intervention asking the discharge of J. S. Canady, as receiver for tb' Skinner Packing company, was indi cated in a communication from Dis trict Judge Charles A. Goss to the attorneys Involved. The petition was filed by Fay H. Pollock at the request of H. C. Ly dick, a farmer in Burt county. Mr. Pollock acted independently in this matter. A similar petition filed by G. P. North, the other member of the firm. North & Pollock, was dismissed about a month ago. In his letter. Judge Goss says h* finds the petition without merit an ! directs that order be drafted for di missal at the intervenor's cost. Bars Forced Sale. William R. Ritchie, one of the at torneys for the receiver, declared that dismissal of the petition means the property of the company cannot be sold at a forced sale, and that it will pive the receiver a chance to sa\e the investment of the stockholders. It leaves the company free to fight out its differences with the Doll Packing company,” he said. G. P. North is of a different opin ion. He declare* that while RitchJf is attorney for the receiver of tlu company, he has filed, within the Ian two months, pleadings In which hi swears that he is attorney represent ing Paul and Lawrence Skinner. “Same Crowd tn Power.” ' That shows,” stated Mr. North last night, "that the same crdwd 1# In power now that was In power last May.” North and Pollock declare that they w ill file another petition of interven tion within a few days for the re moval of Canady on additional grounds and that if that petition is dismissed, they will carry the case te the Nebraska supreme court and to the supreme court of the United States, If necessary, on a eonstitu tlonal question. Higher Gas Price Set in Columbus Columbus. Neb.. March 21.—Th« Columbus Gas company will erect a new 511.500 plant here. This an nouncement was made when th* oN fleers of the pas company were tolf by the city council that the aide men had voted to grant the company » application for an extension of the 52 per 1.000 per cubic foot rate until April 1. 1925. The 52 rate Is 25 cent* above the franchise rate. The Day in Washington V - _ -1 Irwin B. Uughlin of Pittsburgh was nominated to be minister to lirecce. Tlie State department was ad | vised that comparative order had lieen restored at Tegucigalpa, Hon : dura*. President t'oolidge discussed the i legislative situation at a White i House dinner conference with house republican leaders. Members of the senate finance committee discussed revenue legis lation with President t'oolidge with 1 out conclusions bring reached. Counsel for Harry F. Sinclair and tlie oil committee argued with out result whether Sinclair should be excused from further flamina I tion. The house adopted an amendment te the naval appropriation hilt which would request the president to initiate a move for another naval limitation conference. Tax all.iwanres and refunds for Mellon companion" came In for at tention both in the senate and in the senate committee invreligating the internal revenue bureau. Acknowledging the result of the North Dakota presidential primary. President t'oolidge promised to do hi» utmost to give such economic relief where It is needed. The Daugherty committee went Into a mare of i barges having to do witli illicit Ik.uor withdrawals in 19?I and payments and "splttw" al leged to ha\ e been mane. Chairman Hall of the Interstate Commerce commission wrote to con gress on the question of unneces sary conflict with usages of inland transportation in enforcing section ?9 of the uicrrliant marine act. The house rules committee recom mended an Investigation of charge* i of duplications in government bond* while an investigation of prohibition enforcement was pr»|>osed in a reso lution by Keprcsrntativr Kindred, democrat. New A oi k. Read “This Week’s Choice Value Real Estate Page” Sunday’s Want Ad Section