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Hoover Enters Race, Will Permit Name to be Used in Ohio Primary THE WEATHER Weather for Montana: Monday and Tuesday fair; little change in temperature. Sele DAILY VOL. 63--No. 44--FIVE CENTS HELENA, MONT. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1928 Full Associated Press From East and West Member of the Newspaper Enterprise Association Gales Sweep Atlantic and Western Europe IN G.

o. P. FLINGS HUT IN WILL MAKE BATTLE IN OHIO POLL, AGAINST SENATOR WILLIS Washington, Feb tary Hoover today became an avowed candidate for the republican presidential nomination and gave formal permission for his Ohio friends to enter his name in Ohio primaries. Iii his firs: campaign statement, hich took the form of a letter to I i a H. chairman of the Ohio commit- c.

the secretary declared him.self bound "to carry forward the princi- I pics of tl.c republican party and the urcat objccM es of President Cou' policies He indicated his intention to 1 1 ram from persona! campaigning in tiie pre-coinention primaries and i etain his i i a at the head of the commerce department. Yields to Urgent Pleas. "I have received, through you and others, requests from very many republicans of Ohio a I permit my to be entered in the presidential primaries of a state," the letter to Colonel said "I do so," he added, lacomcalh. "I i-'iall be deeply honored hy whatever Minport the people of Ohio may decide to give me at the republican national convention I shall be glad to serve the American people through the republican party in any way that AiSOC.tA.Teo HEGBERT HOOVER Plane Loops Record Broken, 1,093 Turns Hung up by Holman Minneapolis, Feb. 800 turns.

He came down at 3.47 --A new world's record of 1,093 loops al ter llis 75 gallons of gasoline had in an airplane, according to records available here, was established at Charmberlain airport today by Charles "Speed" Holman, of Minneapolis, chief pilot for the Northwest Aairvvays. The former record of 515 was established by Gene Shank of St. Paul, February 4. Lylc Thro of Minneapolis, also beat Shank's mark when he somersaulted 543 times. Holman, who won the class A cross country air derby last fall, was in the air from 11:10 a.

m. to 3:47 p. m. He used the same plane today in which he won the national race. Gas Fails.

One hour and 8 minutes a he i had taken he had completed 5101 loops in the air to set the new figure. At 2:20 p. m. he had finished been exhausted. Holman left Chicago at 5 a.

m. today and arrived here shortly before 8 a. m. After breakfast, and tuning up his engine, he started on his record breaking stunt. Thro ascended at 10.30 a.

m. in his class ship, his engine developed trouble and he came down at 2:35 p. m. Havana, Fcb. Lone Eagle started for home today.

Long before dawn lit the Columbia flying field, Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, his good will tour completed, hopped off for St. Louis. The Spirit of St.

Louis took the air at a. and headed for Key West, a a 1.200-milc route to the home port. American Ambassador Judah and Mrs. Judah were present at the tield. As the plane left the hangar the 11 YIELDS 'Cont'nued on Page Two) KING'S TOMB PLUNDERED 5,000 YEARS AGO, IT IS BELIEVED--SKELETONS STREW AREA BRISK SKIRMISH WITH MARINES -Five Managua, Feb.

rebels were killed and one was wounded in a sharp encounter by a marine patrol early today between San Gregorio and Murray, it was stated in a report of a commanding i at Kicaro, Xcuva Segovia, to brigade headquarters here. There were Und no casualties. Sergeant. Philadelphia, Feb. co-, ery of the tomb of a Sumcrian nuccn, which apparently was Icit und i by vandals v.

ho plundered her a husband's grave, ncarhv, some 5.000 -vears ago. has given to the joint expedition of the of L'nivcrsity of a i a and the British the richest treasures thus far found in L'r of Cbaldces, say 3 a report received from Ur by the university. In the newly-discovered grave were Thirteen Killed in British Mine Horror Whitchavcn. Fcb. 12--(AP) --A i i explosion early today in the Haig mine i the scene of other explosions disastrous to a life, killed 13 of a party of 21 who were explorfng the works for the i time since a similar disaster closed it last December.

Several officials were among those killed. Eight dazed and partly gassed workmen fought their way back to r-afcty. The news they brought caused desperate by rescue parties to reach the entombed men. Havana, Fcb. possibility of another deadlock in the deliberations of the Pan-American congress was seen today in the announcement of Dr.

Gustavo Guerrero, chief of the Salvadorean delegation, he continue to maintain that intervention of one state in the internal affairs of another should be prohibited internationally i exception. An identical attitude on the part of Dr. Honorio Pucyrrcdon, of Argentina, had prevented a subcommittee studying the fundamental rights and duties of countries from coming to any decision. Within the past few days, however, it had been liopcd that new- instructions sent to Dr. Pucyrredon from Buenos Aires Iiad re-opened the discussions for a possible solution.

but the foul air foiled i a All hope a abandoned at noon. The relief i a and the mine as again sealed. i were lost through an explosion in the same pit on September 5, 1922, and again last Dc- i on Page cosns 10 IE SIT FOR 1 Xcw York, Fcb. with friends and sittings for a sculptor occupied the day for Lieutenants Dictidonne Costes and Joseph Lcbrix, French flyers who arrived here yesterday after a 23,000 mile flight which started in Paris, Oct. 10.

The French airmen spent the afternoon as guests of Mrs. Julius Holmes, formerly Miss Betty Fleischmann, at her home in Port Washington, X. Y. A patrol under Sergeant l-'rcd lying not only the of the guecn.j encountered the rebels at six o'clock. Details of the skirmish lacking.

Sergeant Smith is a a i with the topography because on Dec. 5. while a i a patrol whose name "Shub-Ad" appeared on a cylinder seal she wore, but al-o two crowns of pol.l and lapis, gold finger rings, necklaces, amulets, a richly decorated cloak, innumerable silver and vases, and a of other excellent examples of early bumerian art. Surrounded by Subjects The queen's tomb was found abutting on the i tomb, which, although cmptv, was believed to he i out of Ticaro, he cut a through i without losing a man. No Sign of Sandino.

A i a patrols returning from the Matagalpa region this aitcrnoon thatTf imdd'le ort no sight of Augustmo San- a a burial pit containing the bodies of more than 50 men and women and resembling in many respects the burial pit which the archaeologists previously had found in the directly above- While the ccntents of the queen's tomb were intact, the adjoining tomb on Pase Two) dino, the rebel leader. FAULTY PARACHUTE COSTS TAR HIS LIFE Santa Monica. a Fcb. 12 Spencer, a sailor from the U. S.

S. California, a killed in a parachute here today. The parachute ripped apart a moment a opening BERGER WOULD ENFORCE CONSTITUTION Xew Feb. 12-- (IP)--Announcement a he would seek the oassagc hy congress of a bill to put "teeth" into the first amendment to the constitution was made today by Representative Victor L. Bc-rgcr, of Wisconsin.

The congressman, here to confer with leaders of socialist partv, of which 1'r is national chairman, characterized as ,1 "dead letter" the first a guaranteeing religious i i i of press and the right of assembly and i i i yovern- for redress of gncx.iiiri 3 I said he would i .1 hill pro- i i i for i a i of the i i of the a TI COPS KILLED IN Providence, R. Feb. 12 policemen died here of pistol wounds received they raided tile home of Xathan 22-year- old negro yesterday. F.rovui, is accused of i i on the police, was captured a a siege which tear gas and not guns were used. The liquor squad seized one galon of liquor.

FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO ROME IS DEAD San Diego, Cal, Fcb. 12 Shasta Bullet, purchased a week ago by Alexander Pantagcs, theatrical magnate, from H. D. Brown, won the speed handicap, first of the major stakes, of the Tijuana Jockcv club this a Old Kickapoo got the place, and Dr. Wilson the show.

The pair were coupled as Canyon stable entry. The time for the six furlongs was 1:11 4-5. Shasta Bullet, ridden by Jockey Jones, raced into contention a going a half and Old Kickapoo to take first moneyof $7,375 Canyon stable won $2,000 for second and third money. Mutucl tickets on the winner paid $20.40 to i to place and $620 to show. The Canyon stable entry paid $420 to place and $4.20 to show.

Rome, Fcb. The French ambassador to the Holy Sec, M. Doulcet, died suddenly this morning after having been stricken with influenza last night. Pope Pius offered special prayers prior to celebrating mass on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of his and sent condolences to Mmc. Doulcet.

Pope Pius Observes the Sixth Anniversary of Coronation ID Chicago, Feb. young married couple was burned to death early today in a fire that destroyed the home of their hosts and which drove guests at a Valentine party into the street in scanty attire. The dead arc: Joseph Don" and his i Sarah, both 28 years old. The blare is believed to have started from a discarded cigaret. ARKANSAN KILLED IN A PECULIAR ACCIDENT Rome, Fcb.

presence of King Gustavus of Sweden and his queen made particularly notable the solemn pontifical high mass celebrated in the Sistine chapel this tnorning in observance of the sixth Anniversary coronation of Pope Pius XI. Cardinal Locatclli and; the Sistinc choir intoned the mass. The clad entirely in white, was carried! in the scdia gestatoria, the portable throne used only on occasions of ceremony. The pope himself pronounced the benediction. King Gustavus came here last week to join Queen Victoria, who has been staying through the winter as usual at her villa here.

Cotter, Feb. revolver left in a burning residence was discharged today by the heat, killing A. C. Bonham, a railroad brakeman, who was standing 40 feet away. Bonham's 12 year old son Paul used kerosene in starting a fire today and an cxlosion resulted.

In a few minutes the huosc was in flames, James A. Walsh of Helena is Made Knight of St. Gregory; Montanan so Honored 'I he Right George T. Finnigan, bishop Helena, announced i a a Tames A a a citizen and lawyer of this i for many a has been made a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, by His Holiness, Pius XI.

This is the first i in the history of a a a one of its citizens has been so honored. The distinction comes as a recognition of Mr. alsh's attainments i and active i in the many charitable a a a i i tions of diocese of Helena The most recent issue of the "Ada Apostohcac i the offici.il organ of the Holy 1 atlur, uont.ims the oi nomination of Mr. AYalsh as a Knight of St. Gregory.

Honor Guest at Dinner The announcement was made locally at a dinner given bv Fm- nigan in honor of the new- i at which representative-, of state and the legal profession, and the clergy were prcsuil. Tn addition to the honor guest, there were in a tendance at the dinner, Goicrnor T. K. Erickson. Siew-iil i i the Cninmcui.il C.

Power, The Yen- Rev. X. I president of s( (Juries college: A Scallon. K. Puiu-Il.

Dr. a i i i George Xagle. The J. Tongas, the a a i Tl. Y.

Cabc, The .1. M. Gilmorc, chancellor ot the diocc and a Xaglc, law-partner of Mr. i.Yalsh. all longs a i fri'cmis and associates of the recipient of a i i i Biographical Sketch.

Born in Hubbardtown, Vermont Mr. James A. Walsh moved to Wisconsin a small child. Ha studied law at l.am.ister in th. 1iccs of lUislincU.

lark and then the leading fii AYiscoiisin and alter admission to the bar, Mr. Walsh started prac- tise at Miinor, Xorth Dakota. The Catholic diocese of Helena, co-extensive i the i of Montana, had been erected hy Pope Leo HI, but four years before, the ritory of a a was i i a year (Continued on P.igc ing ol- Montana Projects Go Before Conference on Reclamation Washington, Fcb. li-(AP)--Approximately 200 of the nation's leaders in reclamation and irrigation work will discuss at a two day conference at the department of interior, beginning Tuesday, the scope of federal reclamation, settlement, credits and marketing on completed and incom- pletcd Called by Secretary Wilbur, and Dr. Elwood Mead, reclamation commissioner, the conference will consider problems of settlement, farm development, credit and a i on the lower Ycllowston, Milk river and Sun hivcr, and many other projects including the Columba basia, Cuban band struck up a lively inarch.

Lindbergh's luggage and a few sandwiches were stowed in the plane. Then he taxied to the far end of the field and started for home. Long Dart Some 1.200 miles of flying ahead of Lindbergh before he reached his home port--St. Louis. His route led from Havana to Key West, the only hop over water, 1hen along the Gulf of Mexico to a point directlv south of St.

Louis, where he will turn directly north. As "The Spirit of St. Louis" emerged on the field, accompanied by 25 attendants, the Cuban band struck up a spirited march. Shortly a tw o'clock Lindbergh started the plane's motor. "The motor sounds perfect," he announced.

Lindbergh decided to taxi the I plane the length of the field to the far end the hangar. He would then be able to take off in (Continued on Page Three) ELEMENTS WORK GREAT, HAVOC OVER WIDE TERRAIN ERICKSON, TTho spoke last night at the First Presbyterian church Governor Erickson Depicts Career of Martyred President Before an audience which filled the First Frcslivterian clinrcli to rapacity (Voiernor E. Erickson TIL IS PUT IT 33 Timmins, Fcb ports were received 'the Hoi- linger gold mine tonight that the bodies of 30 more of the miners trapped underground the fire broke out Friday morning had been recovered, making the death toll of the disaster 39, i all accounted for. brought out alive jcs'terday. i officials determined bv check a 51 men were unable to a before smukc a gas cut off escape POLICE BREAK UP MEETING OF IDLE Philadelphia.

Fcb. 12 --Wl--More a a score of men were arrested today they i police and attempted to hold a "mass meeting for the The announced purpose of the meeting, according to a circular, was "to demand or government a i a and to protest against the brut.il i i oi city and st.itc a i i last rTening doliicred an eloquent address mi Abraham Lincoln, com- nimiioratmtr tlio ainihersnrr of (lie, hirlh of flic martyred president. The. story of 1lio life of Lincoln, though often told, nill never grow old or tiresome to Americans. His numo and all tliat it btamls, for, is London, Feb.

12-- (fP)--The total of deaths caused by the gales of cyclonic force which have swept western Europe and the north Atlantic during the past few days will probably be not far short of 50 when the full destruction is known, it was believed here tonight. Already 25 lives are known to have been lost in Scandinavia and nine in Great Britain, with accidents to shipping just becoming known. This latest scourge of a winter which has been the in recent years for trying weather experiences has buffeted shipping in the north Atlantic until the stricken vessels have sent 5. 0. S.

calls and limped disabled into port with the aid of tugs. Loss on Land Severe. Great property loss accompanied the gales oti land. Xot only were houses blown down and roofs carried away, but the torrential rainfall which accompanied the high winds in the British isles caused fresh floods. All incoming shipping reports great struggles against the Atlantic n.ilcs.

The steamship American Fanner, which arrived at Plymouth 30 hours late, suffered damage to its propellers four days out oi New i on Page Ten) (Continued on Page Three) Brit Church Again Scene of Hot Riot Dniv, a a i T'ng. Fcb. 12 police apain forced in i i i 1 ft on ciiMH drrly Icmoniii i up the services nt St Cnlbhort's church on suc- i a As on ions a to pue a cuchaust," the elation broke into loud iiniruiif ironical laughter. The vica: mounted Ins pulpit to appeal for conduct but was i the demonstration a u.ts to stand helplessly. Ii'nt: the disorder.

Police Called Fiii-ilU- Mc.ir went out Baker Well Runs at 18,000 Barrels a Day; Two Helena Men Leasers of Property The Bakcr-Barnlnll-Corey well Xo 1 in the Kevin-Sunburst Held has blown the control bead on" and flowed at the rale of 18.000 a a day for four I I I at cording to advice icceived here List night by C. R. P.ra^ier and II. Uras's, Hcf- ena business men, i associates, leased the property to Joe Hakcr of Kahspell sonic time ago. I he was brought umlct trol Saturday alter i 3.00() barrels, the i a i The well came in List summer hut water set in from above and it required days of pumping before oil again was taken out.

The well was hooked up to a pipeline a a 12 and was reported to be flowing at the rate rf a a day. i well's pressure blow the Biggest Well in Field. i i i he held about a a day for a time. Tankage equipment lu" installed and oil is being shipped to the I a i a i at Sunburst It is the biggin well in the Sunburst field and is located in sccl'on 9. i 4 a 1 street and called police with whom he moved through congregation, tak- mt; the names of disturbers.

After a large part of the congregation had left the vicar announced from the chancel steps that owing to blas- phcmv in the church, the service was suspended. This announcement only provoked fresh shouts of "we want the Chuch of England service." Canton. China, Feb. icd menace 10 life and property throughout Kwangtung province is spi calling. The communists ot that province are being reinforced by 17,000 red Ilinancsc troops who arc advancing into northern Kwang- tung.

murder of landowners and merchants have been committed by the forces ot the com- GIRL DEAD, JO HURT, IN CRASH OF CARS Chicago. Fcb. giil was killed and 10 others injured carlv today when an automobile earn ing Xotrc Dame university stu- dci.ts crashed head-on into another a street intersection. The dead Miss Helen Ferry. 19, Chicago, a hurled to the pavement from the scat.

NIGHT CLUB GIRL FAILS AT SUICIDE Xcw York, Feb. woman who gave her name as Simona Rosemary, entertainer in the Casa Lopez Night club, owned by Vincent Lopez, was rescued from a lake in Central park today, where police said she attempted suicide. A passing motorist brought her to shore. She was removed to a hospital suffering iroin immersion. Ice Bridge" in Gorge of Niagara Dared by 2 Men Xiagara Falls.

X. Feb. --Two men today crossed the "ice bridge'' in the Xiagara gorge from the Canadian to the American side of the river. The men, Christian Gay and Ernest Lucas of Toronto, are the first known to have made the crossing over the jagged frorcn ice floes since February 4, 1912. The "bridge" of that year passed out learning and three persons were carried to death.

Officials on both sides of the river agreed after the accident to prohibit anyone's crossing. Gay and Lucas had a hard timt today because of the absence of a pathway. They were exhausted and number by cold when they landed on the American shore. Their clothing was covered with frozen spray from the (gtaraetSj.