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WEATHER i Fair and Thursday; warmer Thursdny. VOL. LXIV, NO. 184 SIXTY-FOUR YEAR. NEW 3,1924.

FOURTEEN PAGES PRICE TWO 1 Today in Politics After Long, Long Hop A.id in Time of Distress Pledged Farmer by Davis By William K. Hutchison I.N.S. Staff Correspondent. Chicago. Sept.

A te pladge of governmental aid in time of distress will be offered American farmers by John W. Davis, democratic presidential nominee, In his drive to win the Agricultural West, it was learned today. This pledge will be featured by in his first big agricultural address to be delivered September at Omaha. In addition, the nominee will lay down a complete rc-JIef program, intended not only to provide remedies In time of hardship, but to establish a foun- dation on which an even tone of prosperity can be secured for agriculture. Davis vegan the actual writing of the speech this morn- Ing several hours studying farm data with Senator Key Pitman, of Nevada.

Cordell Hull, former national chairman, and Edward T. Meredith, former sec- rr-tary of agriculture. Davis told thorn he was determined to deal the subject in a "bare fisted" way. Among the relief measures. Davis will both recomemnd and pledge In his Omaha address, wiJl be governmental assistance operative associations, creation of a federal system for the dissemination of market, crop and price conditions to all farmers and ad- riicistratlve steps to reopen foreign markets for American raw materials.

A degelatlon of farm organization men, headed b- Grey Silver, visited the candidate during the forenoon. They came, to recommend specific pieces of farm legislation. Later In the day Davis maintained an "open house" at his private suite in the- Congress Hotel. Scores of state and county com- mltteemen from all sections of Illinois were among his visitors. This series of conferences will be a part of the candidate's program in every section of the ccunlry.

At Omaha and Lincoln, he will devote -several hours to interviewing district leaders from the corn belt. At Denver he meet not only local leaders from the mountain states, but a number of Pacific coast chieftains. Davis will go direct to Denver Lincoln, where he visits Charles W. Bryan, his running male, OQ September 7. The nominee will make a formal address at Denver on the night of September 11.

Prior to the speech, he will "pond several days in visiting near- b.7 cHIes. Following the Denver address, Davis will turn east again. The nominee planned to spend the last week of September in the EVist, combing the Atlantic seaboard with the probability of ap- peiuance in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Dr.lr.ware, and Maryland. He already has virtually agreed to these engagements but no itinerary has yet been arranged. Boston By Consular Corps Thursday Say Flyers With Good Weather American Aviators Will Be on Time.

On Board U. S. Cruiser Milwaukee, Sept to I. N. Lowell Smith and Erik Nelson passed over the Milwaukee.

100 miles from IJawkes Bay, at 12:05 o'clock. Eastern standard time. They had travelled 100 miles in one hour and 53 seconds. On Board U. S.

Cruiser Richmand. Forces Representing Provinces of Che- kiang and Kiangsu Battle for Control' of Shanghai District. op from Scotland. iict UD over tho U. S.

flyers when they landed at Rcykjavrlk after the long a crowd of natives inspecting ono of the Calls on Coolidge to Kenneth Clark, I.X.S. Staff Cor. Portland. Maine. Sept.

3. A fcjward challenge to President Coolidge to take a definite stand o.i the Kit Klux Klan was hurled today by Senator Burton K. Vvl-c-eler, vice-presidential candi- the Progressive party dale on ticket. At the same time, Wheeler accused General Charles G. Dawes, republican vice-presidential candidate, with "straddling" on the klan issue.

John W. Davis, Democratic presidential candidate, denounced t.la klan only after Senator Roberr M. LaFollette "had made tho first attack upon this secret order which threatens American in- Erltutions" Wheeler said. first dealt with tho klan in a speech to an audience in City Hall here. Today with two addresses on his schedule in his whirlwind speaking tour of New England, at Lowell.

and Manchester, N. Tvlieeler, declared ho would con- tit-ue to insist that "President Coolidge say something on the klan." "I think President Coolidgo owes the American people an explanation of his attitude on the klHn," said Wheeler. "I think ho should take the klan Issue out of pplitics and the only way he can take it out of politics Is to let tho people know where he stands." "General Dawes. in a speech in Maine, said something about tho Widely Known Auto Pilot Loses Life in London Smashup. London, Sept.

N. Resta, one of the most famous automobile racrng drivers in the killed in a smash- Away i Night' 'Hours Prince "Had Great Time," SaysJ He, on Leaving in Morning. bff'Nova'Scotia, S'ept. wireless to I. N.

Lowell Smith and Lieutenant Erik Nelson hopped off at Hawkes Bay for.Pie- tou at 10:12 o'clock Eastern stand- am time, under favorable weather conditions. A light wind was blowing In their favor. Thry hoped to reach Pictou about 5 o'clock departing tomorrow for Boston if conditions are favorable. Halifax, N. Sept.

U. S. Army 'round-the-world flyers. Lieu- By BERT KUHN I. X.

S. Staff Correspondent Shanghai, Sept. 3--With severe fighting between Chinese reported in progress afc Hung Til, 20 miles from Shanghai, the consular corps, rushed plans today for the defense of the international settlement. French bluejacket 1 were landed this afternoon and quartered in the police station, the schools and (he French concession. Iticipate in the fighting soon.

They will be used to strength- It is reported the Russians have en police in ease of necessity. offered to fight as mercenaries Railway officials confirmed ear-1 for the highest' bidder. They ar- lier reports of the outbreak of rived from Vladivostock two years hostilities between the forces rep- ago and have since been interned miral McVey a British" an dtwo gunboats a Japanese' cruiser and three gunboats; two" French cruisers and one Italian cruiser. The naval personnel combined with the volunteer corps and police gives the foreign defense- approximately 8,000 men. There a possibility of 700 Russian white'' soldiers now quartered on volunteer ships here may par- resenting the provinces of Chek- iang and Kiangsu who are contending for control of the Shanghai district.

No tenants Lowel Smith and Erik Ncl- opening engagement had reac son, left Hawkes Kay, N. at here up to 10 p. m. tonight a. m.

today for Pictou, N. S. it was believed that the Kian Elaine saw someuung about the up on the Brooklands track today, k'rm," Wheeler continued. "While Resta. driving a Sunbeam car mat speech was heralded widely was trying for a world's record ROLAND KREBS, I.

N. S. Staff Correspondent. Syosset, N. Sept.

Windsor, otherwise H. R. H. the Prince of.Wales. arose late -again today after a 1 crowded 1 and night.

He did not leave the princely bed chamber of the Bur- Lieut. Alex. a Crashes to Earth in Practice Spin. a an alack upon the klan, nobody ho read It could tell whether Dr.wes klan. was for or against the "Dawes said the klan was Justified in Oklahoma and in some other states where there are law violations.

That is just the trouble The reason for law violations, particularly prohibition law violations, in Illinois and Oklahoma and other states in that the republican organization is not enforcing the law." Wneeier said that he and La- I'oIJetto were not seeking "to destroy the government, for no government vas ever destroyed by exposing corruption, but we "are trying to save the country, take It from Wall Street and replace in hands of the common people, workers and farmers, to which it belongs." A further demand that President Coolidgc "kick out of office th-i rest of the Daughcrty gang," was made by Wheeler. Gives Big Vote to La toilette's Candidate Sept. 3. -I N.S.--Wisconsin's faith in Senator Robert M. LaFollette, pro- grof-sive candidate for the presi- was being demonstrated to- cay as returns from yesterday's 6'ate primary rolled up a substantial lead for Governor John LaFollette's personally in- gubernatorial candidate.

almost Returns from 1,674 ol the stale's 2.678 precincts gavt R'fiine 134.41S, A. R. Hurst and Lieut. Gov. George 21,719.

All candidates ran as Republicans. If defeated in the primary, it was reported from hl Madison and had made one lap of the course when the machine struck an obstruction and got out of control. It swerved sharply and crashed into an iron fence. The petrol tank broke open and the wreckage caught fire. Resta was killed instantly but his mechanician escaped with minor injuries.

Dario Resta appeared in many of the biggest automobile races in the United States and was recognized as one of the world's greatest drivers because of victories at the Indianapolis speedway and Sheepshead Bay speedway and on other tracks. The war interrupted his visits to this coun- and he had not been seen here for several years. Besta was holder of several speed records including long dis- ance. On June 26, 1915, he estab- ishcd a world's record for tho 300, 400 and 500 mile course am 'or nearly ten years his leader ihip in this division was undisputed. 1 Hit more than one-half of the dluarters.

Hurst win run returns tabulated Blaino had Independent candidate. as Will Succeed Owen Young onent Manchester, Sept. 3-Captain John G. Winant, of Con- Features Todav Serial Story Adventure of the Twins The Tangle Woman's 'Page Dr. Crane's Editorial My Favorite Stories By IrVin S.

Cobb New York Day by Day By O. o. The Horoscope 8 However, Comma-By Joscphus Page 3 Times Comics cord, was nominated for governor of New Hampshire at tho republican primary election, it was conceded today by tho Manchester Union, published by Major Knox, his opponent. WInanfs plurality estimated at more than Returns from 23G ouc ot 294 election precincts give Winant 17,261 and Knox 15,241. Fletcher Halo and Congressman Edward H.

Watson had a lead of about 3 to 1, in tho first and second districts, respectively of the republican congressional nomination over Fernando Hartford and Oscar P. Cole. Killed Wife, Charge Utica, N. Sept. Accused of having killed his wife rat-poison fed to her in cake, Giuliano, 31.

of the tow.i oi Frankfort; is under arrcnt to- dn.r 1 .) a first dpgree murder charge. Paris. Sept. 3--Appointment ot Seymour Parker Gilbert, of Washington. D.

and Bloomtield, N. as reparation agent In Germany under the Dawes plan, was officially announced by the Allied Reparations Commission this afternoon. He will succeed Owen Young, but will not take up his duties for some time. Rutus Dawes, brother of Gen. Charles G.

Dawes, will leave for Berlin tonight to help put Dawes.plan into execution. the W. Brinjjmr; Un Father i ft st (lpsrec murdcr Clinrs0t nr rcst inii within.one.hour after the woman a Paris, Sept. Parker Gilbert, of D. and Bloomfield, N.

has accepted the post of reparations agent general in Germany under tho Dawes plan and will succeed Owen Young, who is occupying the office temporarily It was learned from an authoritative source this afternoon. Whcn Young accepted the post he said he would hold it only for a few months to got the Dawes plan in operation. Gilbert is expected to take up his duties in November or December. Formal announcement of Gilbert's acceptance is expected from the Inter-Allied Reparation'com- mission before the end of tfcc week. Young departed for Berlin today to open his office and tho transfer of payments from Germany to the Allies.

j. den home until shortly before noon. Later, Captain A. F. Lascelles, the prince's eucrry, -said Wales had no definite plans for the nest two days and may rest up.

As was the case the day before, the prince returned home between 5 -and'6 o'clock 'this morning after spending the night dancing at the homes of Honry R. Winthrop. In Woodbury, L. and Mrs. Vincent Astor, not far from here.

"Had a great time," he admitted in the native' American tongue while bidding his host and hostess good night--or good morning as he laughingly corrected himself. The prince, it was stated, has made no engagement for today except the dinner in his honor at the Piping Rock Yacht club this evening. Members of the British and American -polo teams, which I clash in international combat Saturday, will also be guests of honor at the dinner. Wales had a novel experience last night while dining at the Winthrop home. The electric light system failed because of the storm and progress of the dinner was halted until candles had been lighted and placed about the table.

After dancing at the AVinthrop home until 2 o'clock this morning, the royal visitor and his party sped over to the home of Mrs. Astor. There, in the spacious and brilliantly lighted ball room the prince again enjoyed himself until tho sun's radiance dimmed the glare of the artificial lights. S.e,'pt^3.-- LN and' commercial air circles today were speculating on vhat effect the tragic death of Lieut. Alex Pearson may-have upon the international air races the first week in October.

Lieut. Pearson was isntantly in a crash at Wilbur Wright last night during a' practice sj in in the navy Curtiss racer in he was to go against time i i the greatest classic in the history of aviation. He was picked j'as the'general favorite to win the Pulitzer tro- He had been in the air but a qii.Tter of an hour when the rlijit wing of the plane crumpled at If ss than 300 feet above ground Kvery bone in the pilot's body broken bv the impact of the The plane was demolished. CLKAITIXG HOUSK New York, Sept. 3---Clearing louse statement: exchange $1.

115.000,000;' retervo-bank credit oalances Tho prince played polo yesterday. Ho may do the same thing today. Captain Lascelles said, on the field of the Piping Rock club or that of the Creek club. His group of polo ponies from England has been reduced. Three of the thoroughbreds have gone lame.

Saturday night the prince will bo the guest of honor at a dinner ind reception in the homo of larence Mackay. Sunday he be entertained by Sir Esme How- nrd, British ambassador to this country. Syoset, N. Sept. N.

having been stared at nd followed everywhere for four lays the Prince or Wales, guest of ho Burden estate hero arose to- 'ay with the feeling that at last had succeeded in becoming just Mr. David Windsor of Long Island, rather than Edward Albert, Prince of Wales, and earl, duko and Baron Rolled into one. Long Island has had a good gawk for itself and seemed-ready to let tho Prince alone. It has recovered from its surprise at finding that a Prince of the British Empire can actually become sweaty, that he's really quite awkward despite being a skilful horseman and a graceful dancer' and that ho prefers cheap cigarets that call you "Buddy" from the signboards. Life ut Woodside, "the Burden estate, has grown to he for Mr.

Windsor much like it Is for many other Long Jstanders who change trains at Jamaica and 'go'out'in' the evening for a bumping splmln Pearson had been at high altitude and zoomed downward. The plane was making 265 miles an hoi.t according to the best estimates obtainable from flying officers who witnessed the tradge- At less than 300 feet Pearson chose to ascent again and pulled over his controls. The little plahe responded and as it described the half of the arc in making tho upward, the wing of 'the plane went to pieces, according to pilots. Mrs. Pearson who was at the fir 'd.

did not see the accident, she did hear the In a moment a messenger confirmed her fears and she fainted. Post physicians worked with her for hours and today she was s. critical condition due to the shock of her husband's tragic Washington, Sept. Lowell Smith and Lieutenant Erik Nelson, the American 'round-the- world flyers, hopped off this morn- 'ng from Ilawkrs Bay, Newfoundland, to a desratc-h to the Navy Dppjii-lineiit. Tin departure of the flyers at 10:12 a.

m. was reported to the Navv Admiral Magruder, commanding the Cuiiser Richmond. The objective is Pictou, N. S. 420 miles from Hawkes Bav.

Lieutenant Smith and Lieutenant Nelson, accompanied by Lieutenant Wade, who will get a new plane Houston, are expected to arrive in Washington next Tuesday or Wednesday. They will land at Boiling Field and will rest here for a day, their next hop being to McCook Field. Dayton, Ohio. After a day at Dayton, they will fly to Chicago for one day. arriving htere September 12 or 13.

The route from Chicago will via Cheyenne, to the Pacific coast, the to end at Seattle where the flyers left con- nontal United States. Because the flight actually started at Clover Santa Monica, arrangements may lie made for the airmen to fly over to Santa Monica before continuing up the coat to Seattle. Mitehel Field, N. Sept 3 -Major General Mason M. Patrick, chief of the army air service, hopped off this afternoon for Boston to greet the American army 'round the world flyers, expected there Friday or Saturday.

forces had made details of the reached but Kiangsu the attack Foreign naval forces now here available for assistance in the event that the native hositlities threaten foreign interests include ten Amor destroyers and three gunboats command of Ad- here, plied They with are plentifully sup- rifles and machina BULLETIN Washington, Sept. 3--United States Marines are prepared to land at Shanghai to protect American lives and property in the revolutionary attack upon the city, said a despatch to the State Department today from Consul- General Edwin S. Cunningham at Shanghai. By LLOYD LEHRBAS Boston. Sep.t Lieut.

Antonio Lacatelli, Italian globe flyer, whose machine was forced into the icy waters off Cape Farewell. Greenland arrived at the Boston Navy Yard at 2 aboard the U. S. S. Lawrence.

Locatelli was accompanied by his By BE.VSON 1'RATT, I. N. S. Staff Correspondent. Herrin, Sept.

only a corporal's guard from the state militia present to preserve order, Williamson county "Bloody Williamson" trooped into Herrin today to attend the inquests into the deaths of six men, slain Saturday In the latest flare-up of the bitter feud which had made this county a place of terror. This Is the way Sheriff Galligan sums up the situation, and it is the prevailing belief that what transpires Jn the Herin today will determine what 'the' next chapters of Williamson county contain. And to add to the tenseness of the situation are the plans of the Ku Klux Klan to mass in the robes of their order to pay their respects to members of the Klan the Inquest, they gathered about the streets in groups, waiting, fearing. It was the first time since Saturday's killings that the leaders of the opposing factions Sheriff Galligan and his deputies on the one side, and alleged leaders of Ku Klux Klan on the other had met. And all Herrin and Williamson county was asking as time for the inquest neareci- 'What will happen?" The answer is shrouded in a crimson haze of possible bloodshed.

"If the day passes quietly then it is more or less certain that from Halifn-r cr a recora lems of Williamson county are death. Definite arrangements have not beeu Lieut. Pearson will be accorlcd A full military fttseral. the fllver. Crowds no longer atorm the Prlncu when he appears In public.

Ho'is able to take and leave tho polo fields without running the gairnttet of looks usually reserved for things In the zoo. At first there was some doubt as to whether the British heir should be called "Your Highness" when addressed. That doubt has disappeared. On the polo field its apt To be "hey" or "Look out." Thai's what Edward Albert. came over here for--to one of the boys and play around a little.

1 countryside is getting used to it, too. If it saw Mr. Windsor scooting through the main street after the morning train, to Manhattan, it is doubtful If it would do-more than yawn. tonight at the dinner being given by the Piping Rock Club to the British and American polo players will or.ly a polo phiyor.and the Prince. When the international polo matches he came to sco are over, the visilor may return Lord of the Jr.les and seneschal of from Halifax.

On board U. S. Cruiser Richmond, off New Foundland Coast, Sopt. 3. By wireless to I.N.S.

Weather conditions permitting, Lieut. Lowell. Smith and Lieut. Hi 11: Nelson will resume their woild flight from Hawkes Bay today. They planned to hop off EC.metime during the morning ttom Hawkes Bay to Pictou, N.

S. Despite the fact they had to buck a 30-mile headwind practically all the way tho American f.yors covered 27G miles from Indian Harbor (Ice Tickye) to Hawkes Bay in five hours and 33 minutes. hope to keep going and county are solved, but, rather, that the contending factions have temporarily put their weapons in the holster of an armed truce." day of Charles Willard, one of the victims. Meantime, Sheriff Gallfgan Is going ahead with plans to bring about a congressional investigation of affairs in Williamson county. This is his answer to tho Law and Order Enforcement League, which, yesterday announced its intention of seeking Galligan's removal by Gov.

Len Small and. in the event that that failed, to ask congress to investigate conditions here. "I not only welcome such an Investigation," Galligan said today, "but I am going to do all in my ower to make such an investigation possible. They these ministers and their hooded following --are determined to run Williamson county and if they cannot rule, they will ruin. That in a nut shell is the story of'the past few years." Conference reach Boston by Thursday night syit! Smith.

"The next leg to Pictou is 420 miles and the hop from Piutou to Boston is 520 miles. If weather is good we can get to Boston by Th-irsday night." Fires at Janitor, Shoots Daughter rkt Sept 3---Denying that he fired the fatal shot, Vincenzo de Falco, musician, was In in Jail today charged with having slain his IS-year-oid daughter, Klirabeth. who rushed in front of him as he tried to shoot Ciro Guerro. according to police, is janitor of tho apartment where De Falco made his home, and incurred the enmity of Do Falco by protests over noise made by other De Falco children. De Falco.

enraged, rushed from his apartment with his revolver, it was said, and fired as Guerra opened the door. Elizabeth was shot through tho lung, as she rushed to save her father from shooting Guerra. and died shortly afterward in a hospital. Police saved DC Falco from an angry mob which gathered after Scotland, bii: timo being the shooting. ho' Is'just Air.

Windsor of Long Do Falco'revolver vanished and (I. N. S. Stafi' Correspondent) Geneva. Sept.

3--Ramsay Macdonald. of England, arrived today and immediately plunged Into his task of having tho League of Nations pave the way for an international disarmament conference. Representatives of the Swiss government and the League met tho British statesman when his train arrived at 9:05 o'clock. The streets were crowded with men and women who cheered Macdonald as he was driven to his hotel and later as he was driven to the League Assembly- meeting. It was a curious circumstance, however, that Macdonald received no applause when he entered the assembly meeting, whereas Premier Herriot, of France, received an ovation.

President-elect Motta, of tho Assembly, made a speech of welcome, thanking the Biitish and trench premiers for their interest Jn tho League's work, and for coming to Geneva." Premiers Macdonald and Herriot conferro dal'ter the morning session. They are working in har- all-nations a 1 security agree- wony to have the- League pledgo mont for peace and disarmament. Gilbert Murray, cf England, addressing the Assembly, declared that world peace, would not bo assured until tho League has mado arrangements for tho protection of minorities. Ho ougRet- cd that minority populations bo permitted to present grievances i I Jhe denied tuo shooting. to the council, special attention being given to minority populations under Turkish dominatioin.

Murray's proposal was supported by M. Holitis, of Greece. Dr. Fridtjof Xansen, of Norway theh attention of the assembly to a recent statement of. Secretary of state Charles E.

Hughes, supporting the world court. "I ask you." said Xansen, "to note the significance of the words of the American secretary of state, Mr. Hughes, declares that the world court, perfectly organized, works so -well it deserves the support of all "We owe arbitration to a American Idea. It dates from'tho timo of America's arbitration treaty with Great Britain. an idea always the heart of tho people.

I think, therefore, that Secretary ment Is most Stormy Scenes In Union Congress! 1 Hull- England, Sapt! Stormy other Russian part 1 1 in tho debato. Tho resolution, If- nally ho JrcspluUQtu.tK.