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Si NEWS A. P. SERVICE Volume XXXIV SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1924 Number 78 Versatility Her Mutiny Probe Starts; Sergeant Tells Story Davis Backs Bryan In His Stand Boy Murderers Take Part In Merriment Over Court Dialogue MBS DUNCAN'S NOSE UNDER INVESTIGATION BE MANILA, P. July 31. OP) Court martial proceedings against 209 Philippine scouts of the fifty-seventh infantry and twelfth medical regiment at Fort MnKinley, charged with joining mutiny last July 7, opened here today.

Brigadier General Douglas MacAr-thur presided. A sergeant in one company of the fifty-seventh was the first government witness called. He told how hit company refused to turn out to drill when he gave, the usual signal, the blowing of a whistle. He testified he informed the company commander, who had articles of war showing the consequences of a refusal to obey orders, read to the men. The witness denied on cross-examination that he had advised the men to refuse to drill.

It is expected here the trial will lat more than a week. The alleged ringleaders of the of soldiers will be tried as soon as the present cases are concluded. They are charged with cousing the mutiny. 7 yh it mm if. I WITH FEW CHANGES LONDON, July 31.

(JP) The members of the expert committee of the inter-allied conference, after examining the proposal submitted by the French experts yesterday as a compromise plan to end the conference deadlock over the security for the Dawes plan German loan, declared their belief today the French proposal, with minor alterations, probably would be accepted by the conference. CAN'T LEARN ANYTHING OK ABOARD U. S. COAST GUARD CUTTER ALGONQUIN, at Atka Island, July 31. (JP) Repeated efforts by wireless, in all directions, have failed to obtain any word of Major A.

Stuart MacLaren, since the party under his command arrived at Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, last Thursday on their circumnavigation of the earth. fWothy Wolfe, 20, Journalism student at Antioch College." Yellow' Springs? is financing her education editing and managing; two weekly news-l papers and writing short stories for magazines. She writes all the Storied ant all the heads that go into her two papers the Yellow Springs News' and the Bath Township Herald and rustles up aH ths advertisement) and new subscribers beside. Careless Camper Admits Persia Promises To Run Imbrie Murderers Down He Started Big Plumas County Forest Fire COUNCIL PROPOSES 10 COVER DITCHES ALONG KING STREET NEW YORK, July 31. (P) John W.

Davis, Democratic presidential candidate, announced today, after his return from Maine, he was in entire accord with his "running-mate. Governor Bryan, regarding "mobilization day." Mr. Davis declared the view expressed by Governor Bryan that there was no necessity at this time for encouraging civilians to leave their occupations for the purpose of cngagaing in what could only be a military demonstration without any practical educationaal effect, is entirely sound. ONE KILLED EAST ORANGE, N. July 31 (P) One bandit was killed, one escaped and a mail clsrk was wounded twice, when he frustrated an attempted mail robbery at the Lackawanna railroad station early today.

WASHINGTON, D. July UP) The Persian government ha assured the state department it will take steps with regard to the Imbrie incident that will leave "no ground whatever for any anxiety on the part of the United States government." The statement also said that the imperial government "is making extreme efforts in pursuit and punishment of the person who caused and perpetrated the killing of Mr. Imbrie and will not hesitate to take any kind of steps in this connection." Concerning the question of security of American nationals in Persia, and particularly American official representatives, the communication says, "The Persian government has always considered and will continue to consider this its positive duty and will give assurance it will by no means hesitate to fulfill this duty. Tl 11 OKLAHOMA CITY, July 31. (JP) A quarantine against admission of livestock into Oklahoma from the states of Arkansas, Lou isiana and Mississippi, because the existence of anthrax infection in those states, was ordered today by John A.

Whitehurst, president of the state board of agriculture. AVhy Do (lien-leu Turn Red? because heat causes them to "breathe" antively, antl the oxygen in the air turns their blood red, as it does the blood of man. Aspirin Tablets make breathing easier by bringing relief to those who are "stuffed up" with a cold or the grippe. PALMER DRUG CO. 40 Faelfle Arena CHICAGO, July 31.

(JP) One of the cases which Robert E. Crowe, now state's attorney, heard when he was a judge, and Clarence S. Dar-row was attorney for the defense, was cited today in the Franks trial, when the state tried to maintain evidence of depravity was not admise-able in mitigation of punishment for Nathan Leopold, and Richard Loeb. The citation brought a heated exchange between Messrs. Crowe and Darrow today, the former maintaining he did not hear such evidence in mitigation of punishment.

"Oh, yes you did," assured Mr. Darrow. "Rut the defendant was hanged," said Mr. Crowe. "Yes, but you sentenced him," retorted Mr.

Darrow. The courtroom rang with laughter and Leopold and Loeb joined. The demonstration faded quickly under the frown of Judge Caverly. The arguments continued all forenoon. CLARENCE DARROW CHARGES OVKR-ANXJKTY FOR HANGING CHICAGO, July 31.

(ft) The state had reached the final stage in iu effort to keep out of the court records the opinions of alienists on the mental responsibility of Nathan Leopold, and Richard Loeb when the afternoon session started today. Clarence S. Darrow started the answer of the defense after Thomas Marshall, legal expert, had summed up in a few sentences for the state. "I have never seen such enthusiasm for the death penalty as in this case," said Mr. Darrow.

"If 1 thought that hanging them would stop the crime of murder, I would favor it, but I have no such feeling. "There is no plea before your honor that these defendants are legally insane. Mr. Crowe informed the court that my clients are sane, making it stronger than that, saying they were even as sane as he. I can't understand these glib, light-hearted, careless attorneys who have been talking of hanging two young boys as if they were talking a holiday or a visit to the races.

"I have never seen a more deliberate effort to turn human beings into a society of ravaging wolves than in this case," Darrow said. Following are today's results by wire: National league At New York, no runs, 5 hits, no errors. Pittsburg 5 runs, 7 hits, no errors. Watson and Snyder; Meadows and Smith. At Brooklyn, 1 run, 6 hits, 1 er ror; Chicago, 4 runs, 8 hits, ona error.

Decatur, Roberts, Reuther Taylor. Kenn and Hartnett. American Ix-ague At Cleveland, 3 runs, 9 hits, ror; Philadelphia, 7 runs, 11 1 error. and 1 er- hits, INCREASE OF SALES DUE TO Multiple Listing System Here are some more low payment snaps: Five room, modern cottage; well located on paved street: farage; fruit and flowers. $3,800 300 down.

A very desirable corner lot on Riverside all street work In. i $1,600 Your own terms. Eighteen acre ranch; well located on highway; small dwelling; chicken houses for 1600; brooder house; 2 wells; gas engine; windmill; tank; variety orchard. $ti500 $1000 down. REALTORS 187 Pacific Avenue Phone 333-AV CHICAGO, July .11.

(JP) A i grand jury will view the nose of Rosetta Duncan, comedienne, i which she says was broken by Charles Widlock, Cicero policeman. July 4 when her brother Harold was arrested for traffic rules violation. Widlock was held by the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to kill and his bond fixed at $1000 by Magistrate Henry G. Williams in Evanston. I.

AS A FUGITIVE; SAN FRANCISCO, July 31. (JP) Charles A. Matthews, former provincial treasurer of Ontario, Canada, i under arrest here as a fugitive from justice, it was announced today by the United States immigration authorities here. Matthews was arrested in Santa Clara. He gave his name as George Gray, but aftvrward admitted his identity.

The charge against him was not announced. EARTHQUAKE Tl LONDON, July 31. (JP) A slight earthquake today caused considerable alarm in the mining country near Maltby and caused officials of the Maltby main colliery, near Rotherham, to withdraw 1000 miners, but there were no casualties. At first it was believed the earth tremor was caused by an explosion in the colliery. KILLED, 7 HURT ESTES PARK, July 31.

(JP) Mary Hannon of Chicago was killed instantly and seven others, three of them from Chicago, were injured about 10 o'clock last night when a large sight-seeing automobile in which they were returning here from the Wellington gas well fire near Fort Collins, overturned on Saw Tooth mountain. PROPERTY JOINING The city council unanimously voted this morning to purchase the vacant property adjacent to the fire house on Church street. It is the Intention of the administration to ultimately build on the newly-purchased land an addition to the present fire quarters whenever it may be made necessary by the purchase of new fire-fighting equipment. The property is at present owned by Andy Balich, local realtor. The price voted to be paid by the city is $3500.

TO LEAVE FOR ICELAND TOMORROW KIRKWALL, Orkney Island, Scotland, July 31. (JP) The United States army world flyers, who arrived here from Brough, England, yesterday, have postponed their departure for Iceland until tomorrow, because of adverse weather reports received from the patrol boats, CITYTOACUIR SACRAMENTO, July 31. (JP) The initiative measure which is being sponsored by the State Fish and Game commission, with the object of creating fish preserve in the lower Klamath river, today qualified for a place on the general election ballot In November. Frank C. Jordan, secretary of state, announced the petition as it stands contains 101,208 names, the largest ever filed in behalf of an initiative measure.

CALL FOR Following his custom, Mayor Maher announced that liny person desiring to bring anything before the council at its meeting this morning would be accorded the opportunity. A little later on, having observed the entrance of a number of citizens, the mayor said: "I see some more orators have arrived and before we pass to the regular departments if the gentlemen have anything to present this will be another opportunity for oratory." A half dozen gentlemen rose and departed from the room, each looking as if he thought the mayor had singled him out. Fred R. Howe rose and said, "I presume your honor means me, and I am just going t'o thank you for the compliment. I came to make no speech, however.

I am interested in the bids on the Cliff Drive paving contract." "I did mean you. Mr. Howe," the mayo'r replied, "and since you are interested in the Cliff Drive bids, I don't mind saying we have some good bids on file." Good Garbage Cans make 'em. Tliey have tight fitting covers so thta flies cannot nvt in ami will give yours of service. $2.00, $2.50, $4.50 WHITNEY BROS.

CO. Under the Clock Phone 125 Hardware, Plumbing, Painl Plumas national forest, after having crossed Fall river several times. The week old fire in the Bautiste canyon in the Cleveland national forest had assumed such proportions today that Paul G. Redington. United States district forester, announced that he would leave San Francisco tonight fo rteh scene.

In the Talioe national forest a new fire is raging and 175 men are on the fire line. The fire near Floriston, in the same forest, has been controlled on the west side, but is still racing along out of control on the east side. Fish and Game Warden Ed V. Moody announced today that he had appointed three extra game officials to assist him in enforcing hunting laws, beginning with the opening of the deer season tomorrow. Moody also declared that hunters without licenses would be vigirous-ly dealt with, as would anyone vio lating cainpfire restrictions.

Clean, Fresh MEATS In Our New Cold Storage Sanitary Windows and Counters Independent Market We Give Stamps SAN FRANCISCO, July SI. (ft) The arm of the law reached out today for the second time to check the far-flung flames in the national forests in California when P. W. Wechmann of Cordelia, Solano county, pleaded guilty in Quincy, Plumas county, to neglecting a cainpfire in the Plumas national forest and was fined $150. Wechmann was arrested Wednesday at a ranch near Quincy, after the fire which he started had spread over a vast expanse of country.

Still out of control it is being fought along the Quincy-La Porte road and far back into the timber. One hundred men fought the flames all last night, but made little headway. The great fire on the Hutchinson Lumber company land near Orovill.e is now trying to break into the FOR INJURING TOPSY CHICAGO, July 31 Charles Wid lock, the veteran Cicero copper who is accused of breaking Miss Rosetta Topsy Duncan's nose in a Fourth of July encounter, Was held to the. grand jury yesterday on a charge of assaulting with intent to kill. His bond was fixed at $1000.

Police Magistrate Henry G. Williams of Evanston rendered his verdict after Attorney Max Borchardt made an impassioned plea in which he claimed that the Duncan teeth had entirely justified whatever the policeman did in the way of attempted homicide. It was a popular verdict, apparently, for the Evanston audience cheered and shouted, "I'm very much relieved," Rosetta told the press while she eyed the Cicero coppers. Then her attorney came along and bade the actress to emulate silent Cal. The morning session was held, as on Tuesday, in the Evanston theat-ter.

Dr. W. L. Childers testified that Rosetta's nose had been fractured, and Rosetta denied, under Attorney Borchardt's cross-examination, that she ever drank liquor. The matter of covering the large cement ditches that border King street for a portion of its length was brought before the council at its regular meeting this morning by Commissioner Cray.

In this regard it is proposed to cover this culvert with cement sidewalks, but the matter of payment for the work, whether it shall be borne by King street property owners or be paid from the city treasury, was not settled. Action on the proposed improvement was postponed until the next meeting of the council. H.E. William T. Jeter, president of the Santa Cruz County bank, today received a letter from H.

E. Irish, who with Bruce Sharpe left Santa Cruz to attend the banking division of the Advertising Clubs of the World's London convention. Mr. Irish said he and Mr. Sharpe were very glad to have a visit on the evening of July 1 with F.

H. Davis, manager of the Santa Cruz Portland Cement plant at Davenport, who with Mrs. Davis has been touring Europe. Mr. Irish said he and Mr.

Sharpe have had a very pleasant time in London, the courtesies extended to them having simply overwhelmed them. Free passes on an uaius, ous ana tune lines, admission to the Empire exhibition and concessions, balls and parties all these are extended to the visitors. They were to leave the next day for a trip to England and Scotland; then they will return to London, to prepare for a trip to the Continent. "London is surely a wonderful city," said Mr. Irish, "but we are still strong for America." WEATHER FORECAST Fair tonight and Friday..