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Evening star., 1921-10-08
SENATE T0PROBE
SCHOOL CHARGES
Senator Ball Believes Sena-
tor Kings Criticisms Are
Worthy of Investigation.

Criticisms of the public schools
sent to Senator Rail. chairman of the
District committee. yesterday. by Sens
ator King of Utah will be laid before
the full committee at its meeting
Wednesday. Senator Ball said today.
senator Ball said that in all prob
ability an investigation would be
made by subcommittee of the
charges contained in Senator Kings
letter to him, published yesterday.
He indicated that the subcommittee
would be headed by Senator C2pper.
chairman of the public schools COM
mittee, and that Senator King would
be member of it also. Other mem
bers are still to be selected.
While saying that he was opposed
to indiscriminate criticism of District
officials and deplored tendency to
fly off the handle in regard to District
ator Ball pointed out that in the pres
ent case charges had been given to
the committee by Senator King.
Although these charges are not
vouched for by Senator King. neverthe-
less, in the opinion Of Senator Ball, they
are such as to warrant investigation.
Before leaving here today to spend the
week end in Maryland. Senator Ball
talked with DR.. Ballou. superintendent
o. the public schools, over the telephone.
1t is likely that he will have further
conversati ton with DR.. Bal!ou and prob
ablI the municipal architect when he
returns to Washington Monday.
DR.. Ballou. 1t is understood. informed
Senator Ball today that he was giving
the fraternity question much considera-
ton, and was endeavorirg to find a
ba sis upon which the fraternities could
he allowed to continue in the high
schools after Objectionable features had
been eliminated.
Evening star., 1921-10-08
BRUTAL CRIME ALLEGED
AGAINST 14-YEAR-OLD BOY
Accused of Binding Girl With
Rope, Attacking Her and
Staying Her With Knife.

By the Associated Press.
MADISON. N. j., October s.-Francis
Kluxen, a fourteen-year-old boy, was
held by the police today on charge
of committing one of the most brutal
crimes in the history of New Jersey
the murder of Janet Lawrence,
aged twelve.
The little girls body was found yes
terday in a clump of woods owned
by the Kluxen boys father Janet.
according to the police, had been
trussed up. hand and foot. with a
rope, attacked and then stabbed
twenty-five times. One stroke Of the
knife severed the Jugular vein.
Yonng Kluxen denied all knowledge
of the crime. Suspicion first fastened
on him when he was aiding in the
search for Janet. He was observed
to be trembling violently, the police
saw. and in response to questions
mumbled, Awful, awful"
Evening star., 1921-10-08
Today's News IN Brief

House appropriations committee makes
sweeping changes in method of ham
ding budget: -- 81" Page l
Public Library trustees urge larger
staff. higher salaries and extension
of service. Page l
Secretary Wallace Endorses proposal
to move Botanic Garden. Page
Wholesale raids reveal big bootleg
ring with, headquarters here.
Page
Japanese indicate desire to amend the
arms conference agenda. Page /
Anti profiteering in coal is aim of two
measures introduced in Senate. q.
Page
Congestion shuts 200 students from
two night schools. Page .
Virginia attorney general claims evil
dence, sufficient to convict Miss Knox
and Eastlake of Mrs. Eastlake's
murder. Page 3
Vice President Coolidge calls Pilgrim
compact foundation for American
institutions. = rage
Evening star., 1921-10-08
ELUDES POLICE 2 YEARS
WITHOUT CHANGING NAME
Man Sought in 1924, 600 Mail Rob-
berry Spends $45, 900 Share.
Gives Up at Fathers Home.

CHICAGO. October S-.For two
years Carl Stieler. jr. wanted in con-
nection with a s234,06d mail robbery
at Whiting, Ind. in 1919. travelled
throughout. the west under his own
name. gave Chicago as his address.
spent his share of the money, amount
ing to $4,000 and was never once
questioned, he told the authorities
today following his surrender to the
police.
With his wife he returned yester-
day and went to the home OF his
father and surrendered when the
father called the police. He admitted
his part in the robbery, according to
the authorities.
Much of his money was spent for
airplanes and racing cars, Stleler
said. He declared he gave flying ex-
hibitions In the southwest and also in
Memphis and Jackson. Tenn. under
bis own name.
Evening star., 1921-10-08
Ex-MINISTER CONVICTED
= OF DROWNING HIS WIFE
Jury Recommends Life Imprison-
ment for John A. Spencer
in California.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
: LAKEPORT. Calf, October s.-John
A. spencer. former clergyman. was
found guilty of murder in the first
degree by a superior court jury early
today in connection with the death
of his wife whose body was re-
coyered, from Clear lake. near here,
July. 81.
Recommendation that Spencer be
sentenced to life Imprisonment was
made. He will be sentenced next
Monday morning.
The defense's failure to call to the
stand either Spencer or Mrs. E. D..
Barber, alleged accessory to the mur-
der. came as q surprise.
In his closing argument District
Attorney G. w. Hoyle of Sonoma
county declared the former clergy
man deliberately drowned his wife
SO as to get her property and obtain
freedom to wed another woman"
Spencer maintained his wife had
fallen overheard from rowboat.
Evening star., 1921-10-08
JAPANESE Would
ENLARGE A AlGENbA ;||:]i|I|III |,
General Pacific Principles In
voIved-American Plans :.
in Main Acceptable.
By the Associated Press.

TOXIC. October S.-Japan probably
the Washington conference on limi-
tation of armaments and far eastern
questions. but may suggest additions
to it. according to information in re-
sponsible circles here. These addi-
tions would avoid concrete questions,
but would include general principles
such as equal opportunity throughout
the entire Pacific. The agenda was
discussed by the cabinet today and
will be submitted to the advisory
council on Monday.
Charles B. Warren. American am
bassador here, has been comforting
with Premier Hara, Foreign Minis
ter unchida and members Of the jap
anese mission being sent to Washing
ton. In response to inquiries. Mr..
Warren told the Associated Press he
was assured by the Japanese govern
ment that negotiations in respect to
the agenda were proceeding satisfac-
torily.
Number of Subjects Suggested.
a number of subjects relating to the
Pacific, it is asserted by the Asahi
Shimbun. The subjects should in
clude. first. the application Of the
Anglo Japanese commercial treaty to
Australia; second, favored nation
customs treatment In Indo-China:
third. recognition of the principle of
equal opportunity, based upon the C
class mandatory rule in zones placed
under the mandates of England, Aus
tralia and New Zealand by the treaty
of Versailles.
Prince Tokugawa, who will head
the japanese delegation at the con-
expression of his views. He replied
that, as he had only recently been ap-
pointed, he was not yet quite ready
to come out in that capacity with a
formal statement.
Grateful for Warm Reception.
Personally, however" he added, Il
desire to say to the American public,
through the Associated Press, that /
cherish with gratitude the memory
of the warm reception accorded me
in Washington and in other American
cities when 1 passed through the
United States en- route to London in
1910, upon which occasion l appeared
in America in private capacity The
prospect Of again going to the great
Continued on Page 2, Column -
Evening star., 1921-10-08
CROPS FOR YEAR SHOWN
IN DEPARTMENT REPORT

! This. years crop production, as FORE
cast by the Department of Agricul-
ture today in its monthly crop re-
tions prevailing October 1, follows:
Spring wheat, 196,776,000 bushel&
all wheat. 740,655,000 bushels: corn.
3,163,063,000 bushels; oats, 1.075.519.-
600 bushels; barley. 163,399,000 BUSH
els: white potatoes, 345,544,000 BUSH
els; sweet potatoes, LOG. 569.000 bushels
tober 1. or at time of harvest, was
announced as follows: Corn, S4.8 per
cent of a normal; buckwheat. S7.4;
white potatoes, 66.5; sweet potatoes.
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Evening star., 1921-10-08
Woman at Age Of IOI
Cuts Set of Teeth;
Enjoys Good Health

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEESBURG, Va, October S.
Information has been received
here relative to Mrs. Latina
Gnskins Of GriftOn. n. C., who In
1O1 years of aRe. and, although
she has been without teeth for
the past twenty years, nature
hns come to her assistance In
her SECOND youth, and she is
cutting a new set. four having
already come through and
many others made n visible inn
precision ON her gums.
Mrs. Gaskins is I'm perfect
health. and is able to perform
her house hold duties unassisted.
She has been married four
times. her present husband
being ninety years of nge.
Evening star., 1921-10-08
RAIN PREVENTS FOURTH
GAME OF WORLD SERIES;
RUTH ON HOSPITAL LIST
Home-run Hitter Suffering From Abscess on
Arm-Large Crowd on Hand Early Is
Caught in Downpour.

POLO GROUNDS, New York, October 8-The fourth game
of the world prevented today by heavy downpour
about o'clock The upires after consultation
decided conditions made playing impossible.
POLO GROUNDS, New York, October s-Babe Ruth
among missing when the Yankees gathered at their clubhouse
today ready their battle with the Giants in the fourth
engagement world SERIES The homerun king all
night his which his physician Dr. Stewart
had anced ordered him play today and there
whether would again in the series.
Evening star., 1921-10-08
.|ND0RSES MOVING
BOTANIC GARDEN
Secretary Wallace Favors
Mt. Hamilton Tract, Bor-
dering Anacostia Flats.

Secretary of Agriculture Wallace
has written to the National Commits
sion of Fine Arts indorsing the pro-
posal to remove the Botanic Garden
from its present site at the western
foot of the Capitol to the Mount Hamil
ton tract, bordering the Anacostia
fats north of Benning road.
The Secretary's action, coupled
with the Endorsement already given
by the fine arts body. was expected
today TO lead to an early revival of
time the subject was under eonsid-
Grafton at the Capitol was in May,
1920. when 1t was taken up at a joint
hearing before the senate and House
committees on 4he library.
Others Favor Removal.
/ 1t was stated today that number
the American Botanic Society. Asso-
citation of Fine Arts. Park Develop
ment Association. and others, re-
Gently have written to the Fine Arts
Commission in SUPPORT Of the Mount
The Washington Board of Trade.
through it's committee on parks and
reservations. of which Judge Charles
s. Bundy is chairman. has been active
by the Mount Hamilton site The work
of the board and of Judge Bundys
committee. in particular. was praised
tcoay by Col. C. o. Sheriff., officer in
charge Of public buildings and
the Eastern branch as the most de-
sirable one that could be found in
the District for the purposes Of q
great national botanical garden and
arboretum.
Comprehensive Resume Prepared.
Judge Bundy recently has prepared
for President Bradley OF the Board of
Trade comprehensive resume Of
testimony given at the Joint conxres-
sional hearing, showing the nation 8
need of botanical garden equipped
to do important eXpe rimental work,
and depicting the Mount Hamilton
site as admirably meeting all re-
QuirementS.
THE whole subject of the removal,
relocation and. development of the
Botanic Garden was SO fully consid-
cred by the joint committee on the
library in May last" states Judge
Bandy, that 1t would seem to be
an act verging upon impertinence to
treat 1T any longer as debatable
question"
Two Miles From Capitol.
The Mount Hamilton tract is
located at the north end of Maryland
avenue. two miles from the Capitol
1t has been proposed to develop the
project in conjunction with the work
of reclaiming the -Anacostia. fats.
north of Benning bridge. SO that a
portion of the flats would be reserved
as a water garden and for expert
mental purposes. This would elimi-
, nate a considerable amount of dredg-
ing and retaining wall expense and
save the government about $33S, 900,
or an amount sufficient, it is stated,
to pay for the Mount Hamilton prop
erty.
ton would maintain 10O-acre water
garden and thirty-acre bird sanctuary.
The entire layout would be on scale
iContinued on Page 2. Column q
Evening star., 1921-10-08
SPEEJACKS Is SAFE.
rN
All on Board Well, Says Report
From Pacific.

NEW YORK. October s.-The motor
cruiser Speejacks was reported safe
last night by Robert Moran, manager
of the United States and Australasia
Lines, Inc, whose steamer Eastern
Queen was chartered to tow her across
the Pacific from the Panama canal to
Tahiti. Recent advices from the
steamer reported all WELL he said. F..
Capt. Albert Y. Goewen of Cleve-
land, his wife and party are making q
tour around the world in the vessel.
Evening star., 1921-10-08

all the u.ys feel they can run the
series off in a hurry"
'Shufiin' Phir' Douglas, with his
mean breaking spitball, said he was
Just rarin' to CO." Douglas thinks
he has learned all the batting weak
nesses of the Yanks.
Just one of those defeats that come
to every club" remarked Mike Nc
Nally, who guards the Yankees third
base. talking of the spill the Ameri-
can leaguers took yesterday. "Cleve-
land beat us Is to l one day last July,
but we hoped them the next day to
the tune of IL to 2. Don't sing any
dirges over this club, for the Yankees
react quickly from defeat"
There was a large crowd on hand
when the Yankees in their home uni
forms came upon the field for bat
ting practice.
Batting practice for the Yankees
was suspended at 1:10 o'clock by the
downpour. and the ground attendants
began covering the field with tarpaul-
ms.
Evening star., 1921-10-08
Scoreboard To Show
Tomorrow's Game
In World Series

The Star will show tOmor-
rows world series game be-
tween the Giants and Yankees
at the Polo Grounds, New York,
play by play, ON the electric
scorebonrd ON the 11th street
side Of the building. The series,
which was begun Wednesday,
will run until one of the teams
has won Ave games. and The
star, which gave the details to
the fans from the outset, will
continue to do no until the
champienshln = decided.
Evening star., 1921-10-08

II have not heard anything about
Ruth's condition" said Manager Mil
Ter Huggins, but if he is In any con-
dition to play l know he would make
the effort"
Elbow IL Infected.
Ruth's elbow became infected while
sliding, and a muscle in hi 8 left leg.
which he tore over a week ago. causes
him to limp painfully when walking.
DR.. Stewart thinks a day or two Of
rest will enable the slugger to get
back into the game.
The absence of Ruth caused a
gloom in the Yankee ranks.
It began to rain hard at l o'clock
and the prospects for a game looked
dubious. The crowds in the uncovered
stands used newspapers to shelter
themselves.
The Giants are determined to COM
Dlete the massacre of the Yankees.
We have started" chirped frankie
Frisch, the Giants third sacker. "and
Evening star., 1921-10-08
READY FOR MINE STRIKE.
Kansas Governor Has Plans to Con-
tinue Operations.

TOPEKA, Kan, October S.-The
Kansas court of industrial relations
has formulated a definite program
of action in the event of a prolonged
coal miners strike in the Pittshurg
region, the details Of which will be
revealed from time to time as de-
velopments warrant, Gov. n. J. Allen
announced. H.
Applications from a number of en-
eineers, steam shovel workers and ex-
perienced pit miners, both union and
non-union, have been received offering
to oprate the mines, the governor
stated.
Evening star., 1921-10-08
MOTOR RECORD CLAIMED.
Mrs. Vanderbilt Drives 6O1 Miles
in 16 Hours 40 Minutes.

.ASHEvILLE, N. c.. October S.-Mrs.
Edith Vanderbilt. widow of the late
George Vanderbilt and proprietor of
Fillmore estate, claims a new motor
record from Washington to Asheville,
having driven the COL miles in eigh-
teen hours and forty minutes.
Evening star., 1921-10-08
Ordering In of Men of Military
Age Believed Mobilization.

VIENNA, October S.-All Jugoslavs
of military age are ordered by ad-
vertisements appearing in the news
papers to report Immediately to their
consulate. 1t is believed here that
this means mobilization by the Jugo-
slavs. 49,,
Evening star., 1921-10-08
HURT BY FALL FROM CAR.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va. October s.
Clarence Oates, a Pennsylvania rail-
road brakeman of this city. suffered q
skull fracture yesterday. when he fell
according to word received by rela-
tives here. He also sustained numer-
Gus cuts and bruises about his head
and legs. He was taken to Martins
burg hospital.
Evening star., 1921-10-08

CONTINUED on page Z, column. g.
Evening star., 1921-10-08
WEATHER.

Fair and colder tonight; probably light
frost: tomorrow fair. with slowly rising
temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended at pm today: Highest, 78, at
8 pm. yesterday: lowest. Al. at 1880
am. today. Full report on page seven.
Evening star., 1921-10-08

Member Of the Associated PfeGg
The Associated Press is exclusively entitled = J,
the use for republieatios Of all news dispaeehes
credited to 1t or not Otherwise credited in this .
paper and also the loesl news published AsEein.
An rishts Of publication Of special
Dispatches herein arc also reserved.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-03-23
RELATIONS Or j. s.
AND SOVIET RUSSIA
Early Consideration OF Policy
on Trade Conditions Indicated
AT State Department
tns the Associated Pses,.,

WASHINGTON. y G, Mir q
Early consideration is 10 be given tot
relations between the United States
and Sosiet Russia. ii was Indicated To-
aay al the STATE Department
Formal announcement If any
change in the policy o. the United
statese toward Soviet Russia or in
any Of the rulings BY the Wilson nd
ministration may not be made for
some time. but ii was made clear that
already certain notifications q those
rulings either are under eonsitlcra
ton. or will soon be taken pp
in the event of an agreement By The
United States 10 treat with the Soyiei
Il was indicated that no technical bars
would be placed against the entry into
he United States Of a delegation.
which the Moscow dispatch said the
Soviet government proposed 70 send
o confer with regard TO trade con-
litions,
ii also developed that j slightly
broader view is being taken regard
ing passports aud vises
Though there had been no inlica
zion Of amy material relaxation Of the
regulations, it became known that in
certain exceptional eases rises and
pa sports would he granted
II also was learned that Lenine's
declaration Of his remuneration Of
many OF the principles Of Eolsheyism
have been received and will be made
one OF The basis on which american
ofiicials Will build their study OF the
Russian question
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-03-23
THREE MARYLAND BOYS
WITH PRINCETON NINE

Three Maryland boys will be in the
lineup Of the Princeton baseball team
when the squad cones here Saturday
10 meet the midshipmen. The Tigers
are slated to open the season with
Virginia on Friday
capt Janon Fisher. who caught for
the Princeton team last year, is a
former Gilman player, and il we'll
known ID Baltimore Eainshaw Cook.
j former Tewson High player. is hold
ing out al the initial hassock Cook
is best knowa in Baltimore for his
track performances while running in
the r. A. L. meets. He was the
holder IF the sO-yard dash record in
Maryland scholastic circles until last
season. wien a new mark was set at
the regular interscholastic. meet.
Jack Watson. Of Centefyiiie il the
third member OF the trio. Watson is a
son OF Graham watson and is playing
his first year in the Tiger outfield
B. lii Cook and Fisher played with last
years nine and each player batted
we'll over the 300 mark
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-03-23


Land Commissioner James S. Sliep-
perd has found q loose 'lnden;uree Of
ancient date In the Land Once. which
disposed III lot and house IN Aasna-
polls. Tie deed called by the name
of .indenfuFe'' is on thick veiiun and
Mas made on The nineteenth day of
Nay iii the year 1888 The document
was executed by Robert Gordon and
lie lot and house decided 10 Eliaabe,h
Bennett. for the sum 81 eighty pounds
The location of the lot after the
fashion Of the early times was very
indefinite. Susan Murray, alias Puck
In. lived and was described as .heing
rari Of the ground laid on for ship
Carpenters yard 4 map Of the city
WAS also found that gave this ship
Carpenter ward as located az the
fodsg OF Prince George street, north
east side Or the street Capt. Robert
Gordon was a member Of the Legisla-
lure from Annapolis in las He was
reelected in IT49 and died September.
1858, aged Il years
Sarah Murray appears 10 have been
woman OF grace and beauty. m
acrostic 10 her appeared III the Mary
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-03-23
GOVT. SAVINGS THROUGH
POSTMASTER FOR MONTH.
Report Submitted Shows Total
OF S25I.35 In Sales OF Securi-
ties During February
AMT. FOR STATE s1l,5211s

According TO the official report re-
Gently completed by Thomas ] Lin
ihicum, postmaster OF Annapolis. the
sale OF government savings securities
amounted TO $751; 80 here last month.
The report. which has been sent to
Washington. transcript being fur
nislfed the Government Savings Or
ganization Of this district. seems 10
indicate, as does that for the State al
large. increasing interest in savings
AID safe investment
The accounting postofeices in all
sections Of the State of MARYLAND
show that last month the total re-
ported salas. in round numbers, wefe
S11,52 Is, this volume being Cue in
large measure. il IS said. to the new
investment possibilities the Si.00
Treasury Savings Stamp and the s25
interest bearing Treasury Savings
Certificates offered by the United
States Treasury Department this year
Tor the first time
0ne of the most valuable assets Of
the savings movement" is said TO be
the. cooperation Of the postmasters
throughout the country, their work
having proved especially helpful. the
records show, in encouraging and
stimulating the thrift idea in the
schools of this Federal Reserve dis
triet iii which more Than 1000 pupi.
savings societies have been organized.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-03-23
Old ssIndenfsreo OF Property
IN City Found At Lend Office

land Gazette Of Jaly 81 1873. As the
dates OF deed and poem are wide apar'
ard may be Of two persons. Y rsn:
skilled lii science. formed without
art to please,
As bright Is glory. yet as mild as
eases
Refined in politeness. as in carriage
mic
sAlsho's shes fair, shes different
tllo's wise.
Her brilliant eyeb hermit Wonld
entiee.
Mcrry tho not light against fia'ters
test
Unknown 10 intrigue, Of females fail
the best.
Range from The Northern 10 the
Southern pole,
Retraee Your footsteps, cen peryadt
the whole.
And view the beauties Of each vari.
Gus CLINE
You'll see one 50 fair, as my nympl
divine.
The deed was acknowledged befor'
George Dent
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-03-23
ARRANGE HEARING TO
SETTLE REWARD CLAIM
County Commissioners To Hear
Claims To $500 For Capture
OF Robert Robinson
DETECTIVES ASK ALL

To settle for good and al the right
ful claimant to the reward OF $1,000
offered BY the Board of County Com
missioners. fer information that led
TO the arrest and conviction Of Robert
Robinson. coLared, now III the county
Jail here. awaiting 10 pay the death
penalty by hanging on April !, for
The murder Of James Elder Tydings
prominent Third district farmer: the
County Commissioners have fixed
April 10 al II 30 in the morning for
formal hearing in the premises.
As hitherto told in The Advertiser
Detectives Dougherty and Martens, OF
Baltimore city. and police patrol-
man Of I>ynchburg. Va. have laid
claim 10 the reward. The Baltimore
detectives feel that they are entitled
10 the entire sum. because q their
activities in investigating the case
and finally wringing a confession
from Robinson On the other hand.
the Virginia sblnecoai, asserts that
ne should at least be awarded a part
for having located Robinson at Foresi
Depot Va. his former home. where
he sought refuge after disappearing
from the scene Of the murder. The
county officials are. in receipt 81 i
letter from attorney John L. Lee, rep
resenting the Virginia policeman. fntr-
Their pressing the matter TO final Isl
sue. The Commissioners therefore
have fixed The above date and time
10 give due consideration to the
claims Of the respective parties.