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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
SWEEPING CHANGES
NOT TBALL0U'SP PLAN
School Superintendent Will
Consult Others, He
Declares.

DIR. Frank Washington Ballou, su-
perintendent of schools, does not in
tend to institute or recommend any
radical reforms in the District pub
lie school system by sudden and
sweeping changes. This he made plain
today in an interview at the Franklin
School building.
'The schools must be reorganized
slowly and with delberation.'' he said.
IT could, no doubt, take a number of
drastic actions without consulting
the wishes of those concerned. but
T viii not do so. / believe in con-
ferring with members of the board
Of education. school officials, teachers
and the public before deciding on a
line of activity"
Will Seek Confidence.
DR.. Ballou pointed out the neces-
sity of gaining the confidence of all
school interests. This must be done
by conscientious work and regard Tor
the wishes of others. he said.
He announced his intention of seek
ing to build up the morale of the pub
lie school system to a high plane. On
the success of this effort. he ex-
planned, depended the outcome of the
welfare Of the schools That the mo-
rale which admittedly has been some
what shaken during the last year by
numerous school controversies. will
again assume normal aspect was
confidently indicated by the super
intendent.
Affects Bruce Case.
From his announcement that dras-
tic moves must await careful delib-
Grafton was drawn the inference that
such matters as the removal of Ros-
coe c. Bruce. assistant superintend-
ent of colored schools as petitioned
by the Parents League. is not immi-
nent. Evidently DR.. Ballou intends
to study the whole controversy be-
fore recommending action.
The superintendent was occupied
today in considering routine business
to be brought before the board OF
education at its meeting next We'd
nesday, the first since it's recent re-
organization. The appointment and
distribution of teachers throughout
the school system is under considera-
ton. The personnel of the teaching
force will probably be completed for
the approval OF the board Wednes-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
MINE BATTLES
RESUMED IN
VEST VIRGINIA
One Casualty in
Strikers Clash
With Guards.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
CHARLESTON, w. Va. August 2S.-
Fighting between mine guards and
striking miners at Glen Jean and Will
lis Branch was renewed today and
still is in progress. according to re-
ports reaching here. One casualty
was reported.
A three-hour fight occurred be-
tween the miners and guards at Will
lis Branch, near Pax, Raleigh county.
Saturday last. No casualties were
reported. In statement issued at the
time, A. j. O'Neal. superintendent of
the Willis Branch Coal Company. said
that shooting had been going on at
frequent intervals about the Willis
Branch mine since the company be-
gan to employ non-union men last
November.
Maj. Payne. a Baldwin Felts detec-
tive, was wounded in the fight which
started early this morning at Willis
Branch, according to statement
given out by the state police depart
ment here.
Two trains have been held outside
the town, the crews fearing to take
them through Willis Branch, the
statement said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
CHINESE IS ARRESTED.
Chin Bing Charged With Violation
of Exclusion Act.

A case that may cause international
interest is scheduled to come up Sep
tember Fl before United States Com
missioner Isaac R. Hit, when Chin
Bing, a Chinese, will be arraigned for
hearing.
Bing, who was arrested yesterday
by Deputy Marshal c. M. DeVilbus,
on a warrant sworn out by Leo d.
Russell, is charged with violation OF
the Chinese exclusion act, in that he
unlawfully entered the United States.
He appeared before Commissioner
Hit and was held in $1,000 bond for
the hearing in September.
The Chinese legation, according to
James A. O'Shea, counsel for Bing, is
interested in the case. and will be
represented at the trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
THIRTY HURT IN WRECK.
Gas Tank in Detroit Steel Plant
Yards Explodes.

DETROIT. Mich, August 2S.-Thir-
ty men were injured, eight seriously.
and four buildings we're wrecked in
an explosion of an acetylene gas tank
in tit yards of the Detroit Pressed
Steel Company here this morning
Windows in a score of neighboring
homes were shattered by the explo-
sion.
The tank let go shortly after the
day shift of employees reported for
work. The walls of the four build
ings were blown inward, burying the
men under bricks and shattered
girders~. Eight of the injured were
taken to a hospital, while the others
were given treatment at the COM
pany'S first aid station
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
WITH SOVIET
is DENIED BY GERMANY

manner. without any secrecy
Before the Spa conference we even
refused to consider any such pro-
posals although We badly need ma
terlal which we could get from Rus
sla. And you may have the word Of
this government that any arrange
ment for the resumption of dealings
with Russia will be submitted to
Great Britain for APPROVAL before be-
coming effective.
This government is not responsible
for what Gen. Ludendorff may or may
not have said about being ready to
finish. In the first place he could not
gain the countenance of the govern
ment in such a proceeding and if he
tried it under any circumstances it
would lead to grave internal troubles
here.
I'VE have enough troubles to face
now without the additional handicap
which lying reports force upon us-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
GioIitti Warmly Greeted
at Rome on Return From
lucerne Conference
BY the Associated Press.

ROME. August 27.-Premier Clio
litti was greeted with a cordial recep-
tion upon his return from the Lucerne
conferences with Premier Lloyd
George. He was congratulated by
ministers, senators and others of note
on his participation in the CONVERSE
flonS which were declared to have de-
fined the attitude of the allies and
cleared the political atmosphere.
The premier today. held a long con-
ference with Count SforZa. the for
eign minister. concerning his conver-
sAtions with Premier Lloyd George.
ffe also spoke with Signor Media, min
tster of the treasury, regarding the
financial agreements reached at Lu-
cerne.
Later Premier Giolitti received a
Sdelegation from the national council
of Fiume, which sought to have the
independence of that city declared. 1t
was stated that the Fiume govern
ment, having abandoned it's long
Continued on Page 2 Column So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
by GORDON STILES,
by Cabie To The Star and Chicago Daily Nc
lob

by Cable to The star and Chicago Daily News.
Copyright. 1920.
BERLIN, August 2s.-The German
government denies that it ever has
taken or considered taking any steps
toward an alliance or treaty with
soviet Russia and all the various pub
lished statements as to secret treaties
or agreements are entirely false. That
is the substance of an exclusive state
ment made to me today by Baron
Malsan. head of the Russian depart
ment in the German foreign office.
II cannot make this assurance too
strong" said Baron Malsan. ut is
true that NJ. kopp, the soviet charge
d'affaires here, has made representa-
tions to us, with the idea of estab-
fishing commercial relations between
the two countries, but these have
been made in the regular diplomatic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
SHIP BEING SENT
BYU.S. TOGUARD
ALL AMERICANS
Cruiser Pittsburgh Is
Ordered to Proceed
to Danzig.

Secretary Daniels announced today
that he had ordered the armored
cruiser Pittsburgh to proceed from
RevaI to Danzig for the protection
of Americans at that port.
The order was sent to Vice Admiral
Huse on the Pittsburgh last night
following a conference between Sec
retaries Daniels and Colby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
The Star
Will be issued as usual on
Labor Day

The acute paper shortage
having been relieved for the
present, The Star will be is
sued as usual on Labor Day,
Monday, September 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
GOODWIN ESTATE 1NsoLvENT,

NEW YORK, August 28.-The es-
tate of Nat c. Goodwin, actor, was
declared insolvent when Nathaniel
GOODWIN. his father and administra-
tor, filed an accounting. with assets
of only S6,S95, the father said his
sons liabilities will exceed s15.Q00.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
INJURED AUTOIST DIES.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, August 2S.-A.
H. Rice, a wealthy farmer of SPRING
field, Ohio. died in hospital here
from injuries sustained about a week
ago, when an automobile in which he
was riding overturned, crushing his
chest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
GREEKS TO RENEW FIGHT,
New Offensive to Follow Concen-
tration of Forces.

SMYRNA. August 27.-The Greeks
are concentrating their forces in
preparation for a new offensive, the
object of which is said to be Ushak,
$50 miles northeast of Smyrna.
Considerable Turkish forces are
concentrating against the Greeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
WEATHER.

Cloudy, with probably showers to-
night and tomorrow; moderate tenn
perature
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm. today: Highest. rs. at
pm. yesterday; lowest, IS, at am.
today.
Full report on page 7, part q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28

Member Of the Associated Press
The Associated Press 10 exclusively entitled to
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to It or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights OF publication Of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28

Continued on Page 2, Col,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
have ordered the stuff sent to govern
ment hnsnito1s f'

have ordered the stuff sent to govern
ment hospitals.
Commenting on what disposition
likely will be made in Philadelphia, ].
w. Crolly, assistant to Leo A. Crossen,
supervising prohibition enforcement off,
Ger Of this district, said "a large
majority Of the whisky seized in saloons
in Philadelphia is nothing more than
colored alcohol. Its use for medicinal
purposes Is absurd. and it Is likely that
the judge of the United State District
Court here who tried the cases will
order the stuff dumped into the Della
ware river or the city sewer. The two
latter ways, in my opinion, are the only
possible solution to get rid of the stuff,
which is bad at the best. However, we
have seized barrel after barrel of govern
ment bonded whisky testing more than
100 per cent proof, and doubt very
much IL that will be dumped into the
river when It can be used to advantage
in government hospitals"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
DISPOSITION OF $1,000, 900
SEIZED LIQUOR IS PUZZLE
Federal officials Discuss Whether Judge VIII Order Whisk,
Poured Into Sewer Send IL to United
States Hospitals

Will tons Of liquor confscated II
raids in Philadelphia be dumped, into
the Delaware river, the city sewer, or
sent TO United States Government hos
pitals for medical use?
That question is puzzling federal
prohibition authorities IN this district,
who since January 10, 1920, have
confiscated more than 8. eoO, 900 Worth
of liquor.
Disposition Of confscated liquor lies
wholly in the decision Of the judge of
the United States District Court in
which the case was settled.
With no less than six convictions last
week against saloonkecpcrs, whose
places were raided and thousands Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04

dollars worth of liquor coniiscated.
prohibition authorities are anxious to
hear what will be done with the seized
liquor. .
J. Whitaker Thompson. judge of the
eastern district United States Federal
Court. before whom the liquor cases
have been heard has not announced
when sentence will be pronounced on the
six men found guilty.
With the passing of sentence, the
Judge will also announce what dispo I.
sition will be made of the liquor seized
in each of the six saloons.
The judges Of several United States
district courts in Pennsylvania and
other sections have ruled that seized
LIQUOR be dumped into the sewer. Others
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04

Church Institute to aid il -
S491 300 for the erection of Tho ir.an,slht
hotel at second and Walnut strests '''s
Chestnut Hill and Wayne Ch..,
have been organized, sad Mrs oCrsspt.u
Henry Scott. in charge Of the wHoSnafla
nounced today that other cbab,o, "a
being formed at Bryn Mawr. AIS are
Cynwyd, Bala, Lansdowne, Gunors
town, Falls Of Schuylkill, North aan.
and West Philadelphia and Cama.ss south
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
DRsxEL IN RECORD OPENING
5000 Students Enrolled as Institute
Starts Year

Drexel Institute opens today with
the largest enrolment in its history.
Three thousand students have regis
tered to date in the day and evening
schools.
DR.. Hollis Godfrey, president of the
institute, announces the appointment Of
F. II. Linthicum as dean Of the day
school. Mr.. Linthicum was formerly
director Of co. Operative work. He is
graduate of the University Of Michi-
gan. j. Fl. Brinkhurst, the former
dean, resigned.
Several courses have been added to
the evening school. The most popular
courses In that department. are those
in business administration. They, in
clude real estate, salesmapship, trans
portation and traffic.
Nine additions have been made to the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04

Greenwood, OF 1880 Frankford avenue.
who entered the service September 23.
1917, and served In France with Com
pany X. 315th L. $. Infantry. Seventy
ninth Division. In citation for gal
lantry and bravery above and beyond
the call of duty in the Meuse Argonne
offensive at the town of Malncourt he
was awarded the Distinguished Service
Medal by General Pershing. This com
rade met death under fire November ..
lO1S, His father was veteran Of the
Civil War.
Given Victory Medals
Victory medals are being distributed
through the post to veterans. The com
mander announces his readiness to helm
any service man who applies to him.
Post 332 has two military funerals
and will sec to il that all men who have
died overseas in the defense of the flag
shall receive this honor.
Post 332 meets the second and fourth
Thursday of the month in Strecker's
Hall, Frankford and Stella avenues.
Names and address of the officers are :
Commander. Robert J. Hanna. 2OlB
East Silver street: vice commander. sl>
otto B. Miller, 2S62 Aramingo avenue /;
vice commander, jr.. Leo Mcdonald,
2SO2 Cedar street: finance officer,
Adolph Il. Bachman. 2054 East Mon L.
mouth street; adjutant. Leonard Bee.
lJG East Willard street: allotment of .
ticcr. Edward Hoppe. 3039 East Thomp-
son street: employment officer. Harry G.
Fineberg. 100 East Willard street his
torian. John L. O'Bricn, 29G7 East Bel
more avenue; sergeant at arms. John
X. Clark. 3S16 West Girard avenue
county committee representative. Rob
ert j. Hanna. 2016 East Silver street
chaplain. Clarence j. Wilson. 1S49 Eas,
Monmouth street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04

faculty, which now numbers 126 per-
sons. The new Instructors will begin
their duties at the opening session to-
day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
WOMEN TO AID sEAMEN

Prominent Philadelphia women ha,.
organized several chapters of the
women's auxiliary o. tiie, Scamen 8
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
A Worked Hard for Home

The post acquired its property "a u
result of arluous effort. 1t conducted n
drive for funds to erect memorial TO
service men. The money collected in this
campaign. with funds derived from a
dance. enabled the post to purchase its
new home. Their representatives were
authorized to attend sale. and they
we're successful in bidding in the
Frankford avenue property. The build
ing has frontage of forty feet. and is
ninety feet deep.
The post is named after Harry l..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-04
LEGION
BUYS CLUBHOUSE
Property at 2771 Frankford
Avenue Obtained by Hard
Work by Post Members
GIVES VICTORY MEDALS

Harry L. Greenwood Post. No. $50,
Of the American Legion. which cole
brated its anniversary September %
has purchased the property at 2TTl and
2I73 Frnnkford avenue and will Cstab
llsh its headquarters in this building.
This announcement was made today by
n. ]. Hanna. of 20l6 East Silver street,
the commander.
The new post headquarters will be
opened shortly.
"All ex service men, and also the men
who are still in the service" said
Commander Hanna. ARE welcome to
visit the headquarters of this post III the
. Twenty fifth ward Regardless as to
whether the man served overseas or in
the United States. the comrades OF this
post will extend to him the hand of good
Fellowship. And il is earnestly request
ed that all men who were in the service
between April 6, 1917. and November
II. 1918. and who live in the ward. wilt
join with us in making Post 332 the
largest and best post in Philadelphia.
Tn order to accomplish this end, We
must have the positive cooperation OF
every comradc in the ward.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-23
GOLFERS BATTLE
 FOR STATE TITLE
124 of Connecticut's s Leaders Tee Off at Brooklawn To-
 day for Championship

One hundred and twenty-four of the states leading golfers teed off on the course of the Brooklawn Country club today, starting battle that will end with the winning by one of that number of the state championship. seldom has the list included as many such a large number of entries and seldom has the lost included as many different clubs as is represented in the biggest golfng event of the sea- son in this state. Eighteen. clubs, covering the entire state, have one or more members in the competi- ton.
 Bridgeport is we'll represented with such stars as W. Parker Seeley, for mer state champion and semi-fnalist in the recent Metropolitan tourna- ment, John T. l.. Hubbard, state team champion, Ralph Minor, Nat Wheeler, Jonathan Grout, Hank Stoddard, R. T. Hayward and large number of others of more than Dr. dinary ability.
 With all the strength that can be mustered by the combined forces of the Brooklawn and Weatoguel clubs, local golfers will have to be at their best to threaten the, title for Hovey, who has wonst the highest state hon. ors on half dozen different occa- sions, will not give up without bat tie of the hardest kind.
 The links are in the best possible condition for championship play and it is likely that the sixteen to qualify will travel the distance in less than 165 strokes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-23
WILSON EASY TO
 SIGN FOR FIGHT
Promoter Dave Mackay Says Boston Man Talks Turkey Without Any Hesitations.

Johnny Wilson, midd1eweight box ing champion, evidently plans an ac- tive career as titleholder, according to Promoter Dave Mackay of the Newark Sportsman's Club, where the newly crowned champion is sched- uled to box Soldier Bartf1e1d, Brook 1yn veteran, in twelve round bout July 1. Mackay declared himself agreea'bly surprised at the ease with which he closed negotiations for the champions first competitive appear ance since winning the title.
 II had no trouble doing business with Wilson," Mackay said. ''I have staged a number of matches at my club and I found Wilson and his manager easier to talk turkey with than any other title-ho1ding combin- alton. When I broached the proposi- tion to them they did not counter with any ifs, buts and ands. I was agreeably surprised. I obtained Will sons consent to the match in Phila- deIphia. He was to have foueh1 Aug1e Rather in an oper-air show there last week, but after two post ponements on account of rain the bou! was cancelled. I called upon Wilson in his room at the hotel. When entered the champion was fitting around the room shadow boxing and
 
 ness with his manager.
 "fWill you fight Bartfe1d for me in Newark?' I asked. " Certainly was the prompt reply What are you terms and date T mentioned them and I was al. most bowled over when without fur. | ther barley they told me to mail then l a contract to Boston and they would
 return it signed. Sure enough, the, sent it back to me immediately. L all champions were as reasonable a. Wilson the fans around here would | see many good boutS." 1 Wilson's signed contract was re ceived by Promoter Mackay, wh, had previously secured Bartfeld'. consent to the match against tn, | champion. The weight agreed upo1 l is 15S, pounds, ringside, the recog I nized niddleweight limit. Each mar is to receive guarantee with al l option of accepting a percentage O | the receipts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-23
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
BIRMINGHAM GETS
 ANOTHER PITCHER

Manager Joe Birmingham of the Pittsfeld club announced that he had acquired the services of Pitcher Kel- 1eher. formerly with the New Lon- don team. He will report to the Hillies today. Kel1eher has been playing semi-pro ball this season and pitching well. He won a game last Saturday, to 1, with a home run iii the fifth inning. He was on the sus- pended list of the New London club when the franchise was bought by Pittsfeld last year. President Vance of the Pittsfield club has asked Secre- tary Farrell of the National Associa- tion to reinstate KelIeher. The picher also expects to bring an out fielder with him.
 Al Geib, the Hartford outfeIder, traded by Manager Howley to Pitts field for Pickup has not yet reported to the Hil1ies although How1ey wired he would do so after spending a few days in his home city. Buffalo news from Hartford is to the effect that Geib intended to engage in business there, but this is s. scarcely credited here unless he has jumped baseball altogether.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-23
MAN O'WAR JUST
 PARADES AT JAMAICA

Man O. War, the wonder horse of this day and even this generation, was paraded before the biggest mid- week crowd of the season at the Ja- maica track yesterday.
 No other word can be used to de- scribe his gallop around the one-mile oval in 1:41 3-5, hard-held most of the way. It was not a race and yet such is the lure of this remarkable three year-o1d that hundreds went to the track for no other reason than to see him gallop, while at least 20 men and three women journeyed from such distant points as Washington, Balti- more and Philadelphia to be on hand when he went to the post.
 The Stuyvesant Handicap of $5,000 closed with 6s entries. but in spite of the fact that Man O War was as signed the crushing burden of 135 pounds, only one three-year-old went out to give him battle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-23
AMERICA TO ISSUE
 CHALLENGE FOR CUP

{ The Polo Association's Executive tCoumittee has decided to chaNenSe for the International Polo Cup, the nafches'to take place in England in | Iune. 1921 A sub-committee consist ling of Harry Payne Whitney, Robert Dewereaux Miifburn and Louis E. l0oDddard was appointad,. to take lcharge of all preliminary arrange
 n3ents for the selection and equip knent of the team The sub-comnlt- tee proposes to hold trials for the team in July, August and September. Al available first-class ponies are to tbe selected for the use of the team and substitutes The committee ex- kpects a. generous response from all polo players, as it is absolutely essen tial to the success of the adventure that the team selected Ibe as well
 mounted as it is possible for a repre- sentative American team to be. While the committee expects that many first class ponies will be loaned, it will De necessary to purchase a large num- ber For this purpose a guarantee fund is being raised similar to that
 already raised in England for the de- fense of the cup.