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Evening star., 1923-08-18
NAVAL RESERVES
REACH YORKTOWN
U. S. S. Eagle Drops Anchor
and Half of Crew Given
Shore Liberty.
Special Dispatch to Tho Star.


YORKTOWN. Va, August lS.-After
a fine cruise down the Chesapeake bay
and uD the York river TO this place
the L. S. 5. Eagle, No. Sc. Capt. John
A Schofield, commanding, and with
officers and men of the United States
naval reserve of the District of Co
lumbIa on their annual training
cruise aboard. moOred to the United
States naval oil dock here at 3:l5
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
pne-half of the crew was given llh-
erty yesterday soon after the vessel
docked TO permit them to visit the
historic town. Early today all of the
citizen sailors were turned out of
their hunks by Chief Boatswain's $
Mate Rhoads for naval field day
BarefOOted sailors. with hose lines
and mops and paint rags were en-
gagged in giving the vessel a thorough
cleaning, preparatory to the regular
Saturday captains inspection. After
the work was over and following the
inspection, Capt. SChotield called all
hands aft, when the articles for the
government OF the United States Navy
were read.
This afternoon will he n holiday
for the entire ships company. and
those who cannot go on liberty Will
be permitted to fish and crab from
the ships side and use the vessels
parties. Following his inspection.
Capt Schofield expressed himself as
much pleased with the showing made.
Report Fine Time.
The crew is still talking Of the
fine time they had on liberty at
Cristield. the port they just left.
The night before sailing, the popu-
lace. az the park in the town, We're
entertained at Il vaudeville show put
on by the crew of the Eagle, aug
mented by the Eagle Jazz Orchestra.
During the cruise down the bay,
Capt. SChotield gave orders to swing
ship at point off the wrecks OF the
old San Marcos and battleship Ala
bama.
Under the direction of Lieut.. Harry
]. Nichols, executive Eunnery officer
Iieuts. tjunior grade) Nelson Thomas
senior watch officer. and r.. 81. Hid
ner watch and division officer
checked the Compasses. An overcast
sky prevented taking bearings of the
sun, so bearings were taken on the
old wrecks which are charted.
Wen Reported Rendy.
The men have been kept con.
stantly busy at all the drills familiar
10 man o'WarSmen, and Lieut. Nichols
reports that they have become quite
efficient, and are well fitted even now
IT, take their stations aboard vessels
of the active battle fleet in the event
of Il national emergency.
The ship will lie in Yorktown un-
til Monday morning, when II will
proceed down the York river. up the
chesapeake bay. past the mouth OF
the Potomac to the PatuXtent river
and up that stream TO point of
Solomon's Island. where more drills
will be held. While here. the vesSe
will get under way several times anC
go out To the bay for target practice
when the men will have an opportun-
ity To show the results of their drills
at the big guns.
Evening star., 1923-08-18
DIES IN VAIN EFFORT
TO RESCUE HUSBAND
Couple Recovered From Lake
After Launch Explosion Locked
in Each Others Arms.
Ry the Assnciated Press.

FAIR HAVEN. VT, August 1S.-Mrs
Frederick BuehIer of Richmond HILL
n. Y, one of three persons drowned
when the gasoline tank on a motor
launch on Lake Bomoseen exploded,
gave her life to save her husband it
became known today when the two
bodies were recovered from the lake
Mrs. Ruehler was a strong swim
mer, but her husband was unable to
swim. When the bodies were found
they were locked arm in arm in Il
position indicating, the medical ex-
aminer said, the wife had been
drowned while trying to keep her
husband afoat.
Evening star., 1923-08-18
BUS FARE INCREASE
DENIAL EXPLAINED
Company Earning Profit,
Public Utilities Commits
sion Determines.

The Public Utilities Comm ission
today made public writer decision
explaining why il refused the appli-
cation of the Washington Rapid
Transit Company for an increase
from to 10 cents in motor bus fare.
The Commission declares that the
net result Of the conpanys opera
tion shows d profit after paying in
terest in traffic carried. The state
ment follows:
ComPany's Contention.
1T was contended by representa-
tives of the company that the ex-
isting rate had proven inadequate 70
provide fair return on its invested
capital over the period of two years
and five months during which its
operations have been carried on. to
provide proper salaries for its eXcCu-
tives. to enable it TO replace its
original equipment which il char
acterizes as obsolete. with equipment
of u newer and more modern type
and to enable it to write off its
organization expenses.
1t was contenued by the repre-
sentatives of the Federation OF Citi-
zenS' Associations that the commits
sion could not consider the application
for modification of the rate of fare
until such time as it had made Il for
NAL determination of the fair value
of the company's property; that the
charges for depreciation and inSur-
ance reported by the company are eX-
ceSsive, and not having received the
formal approval of the commission.
should not be allowed. and that the
present rate of fare is excessive and
should be reduced. The commission,
after careful consideration of the pro-
visions of the act under which ii was
created. is of the opinion that IL has
full authority to consider and, if il
deem proper, to act upon the applica-
t1on under consideration.
Examination of Books.
An examination of the books of
the company, verified by the sworn
statements of its operations. as sub
mitted to the commission, shows that
the company has been able under the
present rate to set up u depreciation
reserve for the retirement of the
capital invested in motor busses on
the basis of a life of three years.
amounting 10 SS0,09S.4S on June 80,
1923; that ample depreciation re
serves have been set up for the re-
! tirement of other equipment; that
repairs and maintenance of busses
and equipment have been made when
needed, S26,09s.43 having been spent
for this purpose during the calendar
year 1922; that working capital, in
the form of tires. tubes. stock repair
parts and other materials and sup
plies, as of juno 80. 1923, amounted
! to S26.4S094 that all operating eX-
penses and taxes have been met. as
well as all general and miscellaneous
expenses. including ample allowances
for insurance; that the net results of
operation show a profit, after the
payment of interest on borrowed
money, and that the passengers car
ried show a steady increase in traffic,
a condition which should continue, in
view of the efficient service given by
the company"
Evening star., 1923-08-18
HUGE GROWTH SHOWN
IN CANADIAN TRADE
$14O,OOO.OOO Increase in Four
Months, With Imports $16,OOO,OOO
Greater Than Exports.
BY the Associated Press

By IhP ASSVluTPU I'TNSs.
OTTAWA, August IS. - Canadian
commerce increased $4,000, 900 dur
ing the four months ending with
July, the department OF customs and
excise announced yesterday For
July alone the increase over the
previous July was S29,0O0,O00. Inn
ports were $16,000,000 greater than
exports.
;,The total trade for the four months
a4ls 1924. 100000 compared with $4S4,-
100000 the corresponding period last
Year. Imports were $4,000. 600,
against $236,000,o0O, while domestic
exports TOR the current year were
SBO5.o00,oO0, against $243, 100000 in
1922.
Evening star., 1923-08-18
ANCIENT HOUSE BURNS.

TORO, Spain, August 1S.-The ia
nous palace of Laws" where the
Cortes met during the time OF the
Catholic kings in the fourteenth CEN
tury, was destroyed by fire yesterday,
together with it's valuable contents.
Lightning started the fire. Two per-
Isons were killed by the lightning
Evening star., 1923-08-18
BELGIUM WILL FLOAT
BIG LOAN IN FRANCE
4oO, 100000 Francs at g Per Cent
Sought for Operations With
in Republic.
Rr the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, August 1S.-Finance Minister
de Lasteyrie and NJ. LepreuX, vice gov
ernor of the Bank of Belgium, at a
conference reached all agreement con-
cerning the loan OF 400, 100000 French
francs, which the Belgian government
intends floating in the Paris market
soon.
6 per cent interest and will mature in
ten years. The proceeds will be used
exclusively to finance Belgian CONNER
cial operations in France.
Evening star., 1923-08-18
Bandits and Cop
In Holdup Series,
But Thieves Win

By The Associa ted Press.
CAMBRIDGE. Mass, August IS
A gasoline filling station in this
city was held up here by two
armed bandits. A policeman hap
pened along and held up the
bandits. A third highwayman ar
rived and held up the policeman.
The three bandits escaped with
several hundred dollars, but they
had to walk. for their taxi driver
had fed III the meantime.
The taxi driver reported to the
police later that he had been
forced at revolver point to accept
the bandits as passengers.
Evening star., 1923-08-18

- "htlnutu from f!rSl IdSt.J
rope. He did not recognize any of
his assailants.
Davis was brought back TO the VII
lage and turned loose.
Armed with Shotguns. farmer
friends of the Davis family came to
Iowa Park last night and made many
open comments as to what would hap
pen II the kidnapers We're found.
Sheriff Murphy and his deputies went
to Iowa Park last night and started
an investigation.
II was because the investigation
was considered unsatisfactory by the
Davis family and their friends that
teleHrams were dispatched by the
brother and father OF the ffogging
victim to the state executive Offices
last night.
Evening star., 1923-08-18
CALIFORNIA GIRL HURT.
Wrong Identity in Mountain.
Climbing Accident Discovered.

GENEVA, August 1s.- was
learned yesterday that the girl in
jured In an avalanche accident while
ascending the Jungfrau on Wednes-
day is Betty Shurt of California. and
not Helen Short Of New York. as
was first reported. With a guide.
Miss Shurt was within twenty yards
of the summit of the Jungfrau when
she was struck by falling stones.
She received a painful wound in the
head but is said to be doing well, as
no complications 1devetoped. ''N ~ ~ - - =
Evening star., 1923-08-18
FOOT BALL STAR DIES.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. August IS
Ewald O. (Jumbo) Stiehm, foot ball
star at the University OF Wisconsin
and former director of athletics at
Indiana UniversitS died at his home
here today. He had been in i'll health
for moro than q year.
Evening star., 1923-08-18

A woman has been appointed as
vice minister of agriculture Of Argen-
tina She is a practical farmer and
fluent writer. - Z
Evening star., 1923-08-18
MARKET LOSS THREAT
MAY BRING COAL PEACE

CONTINUED from First PageD
Evening star., 1923-08-18
STATE SENDS TROOPS
TO QUELL TEXAS MOBS

,Contlnued from First PageD
Evening star., 1923-08-18

With gasoline at II cents per gar
lon. and an exceptionally bright out
look for this years cotton, corn and
oats OUTPUT, 1t is presumable that thd
mos, nopular song down Dallas and
Fort Worth way is Gee, I'm GiaH
I'm a Texan" ,. =,
our mart of the country Is way above
tba averare this year." enthusiastically
eycIaimad Judge F. =. Lieuallen.
nrorninent oil magnate and lawyer OF
Eort worth, Tex, who, with his wife,
ia at the Hotel La Fayette, on q
mart business and part-pleasure trip
through the eastern section or the
country. ,:, ~
writer. e,,.,.
is curtailed right now" replied the
Fort Worth man, as he readJusted
his tie This is due to oyerproduc-
tion of crude oil. which has caused
tho pipe line companies to play the
hard pedal on prorating the oil runs.
which to the uniformed means that
I II a producer turns out 1000 gal
Ions of oil the companies Will tax
only $500 gallons, forcing the pro
ducer to find storage room for the
balance.
Judge Lieuallen said that. while re-
nublicans in Texas were scarcer than
hens teeth. the community at large
we're pleased that Calvin Coolidge
was there to take hold. Il might add
that all of our people are tlchlto
to death with the appointment Of AT.
THE MIXER
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
THOMAS MEiGHAN AT LIBERTY SUNDAY

Thomas Meighan. Paramount star is supported by Mildred Harris, for nor Lois Weber star, in his new starring vehicle, A Prince There Was" which comes to the Liberty Sunday night.
 Mr. Meighan puts over some strong emotional acting in this screen adaptation of the famous George M Conan stage success. and Mildred Harris is a most capable leading wo' man. Mir EMeighan plays rich young idlar and Miss Harris young writer. who formerly lived in luxury but with her fathers ruin and suicide is forced to write for meagre liy ing, with poor success. Little Char lotte Jackson, in the role of the little boarding house drudge, goes tc tho rich man and asks him to "in tercode" for tho girl which the rich man docs, pretending he is an assist amt magazine editor and taking UT quarters at the boarding house where he soon falls in love with the girl.
 Other players of note in the cast arc Nigel Barrie. Guy Oliver, Sylvia Ashton, Fred Huntly and Arthur Hull Tho picture was adapted by Walde mar Young and directed by Tom Forman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
MANY PLA AN TO LEAVE
 FOR SOUTH NEXT WEEK

The following residents of the Island expect to leave next week for tho States, some merely for a visit to return sooner or later, while oth- era are not likely to come back: :, Mrs. Gene Weschenfelder and son Ernest will leave Monday for the ERst for several months visit with Mrs. Weschenfelder's parents.
 Mrs. ATlddlekauff and daughter, Miss Mary Middlekauff, are leaving Monday for Seattle. They will visit for a time in Seattle and Spokane before leaving for California, where Miss Middlekauff will attend school next fall.
 Miss Helmi Aalto will also be a passenger for Seattle, where she will spend short time and then con- tinue to California to attend summer school.
 Miss Mary Garn Is leaving Monday as delegate from Northern Light Re bekalf Lodge No. 1 to attend the meeting of their Grand Lodge in Walla Walla the fore part of next month.
 L.. w. Kilburn also will leave Mon day for Walla Walla to attend the Grand Lodge meeting of I. o. o. F. as delegate for Alaska Lodge No. of Odd Fellows.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
PROGRESS BEING MADE
 TO EXPLORE CLAIMS OF
 DOUGLAS MINING COMPANY

Of utmost importance to the peo- pie of the Channel is the news of the new mining venture on Douglas Island, which holds out promise to so many who will be more or less bene- fitted by it's successful turning out.
 Brynoff and Martinson, contractors at work on the property of the Doug. las Mining Company at Douglas, are progressing at the rate of two feet a day through the mineralized slate in the tunnel being driven by that company.
 Tine trail to the property is fairly good and many parties are visiting the property daily.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
NnTIcE I'D GENERATORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
 Sealed proposals TOT constructing the Sitka Power Station National Forest Road project located within or partly within the Tongass Ma tional Forest, Territory of Alaska, will he received by the District En- gineer, Buraeu of Public Roads, U. S. Department of Agriculture, at Juneau, Alaska until 10 o'clock A. NJ. on the 9th day of June, 1923, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. The right is reserved 10 reject any and all bids, and none will be considered except those from contractors ascer- tained to be experienced and re- sponsible. The length of project to be constructed or improved is ap- proximately 4.39 miles and the prin- cipal items of work are approxi- clearing, 200 sq. 1t. log cribbing, hand laid rock fill. 216S1 GU. yds. rock excavation, II55 GU. yds. sur facing, 176S2 cu-yds. common exca- yation, 57 lin. it. bridge decking, 766 lin. it. culverts. The work em- braced in this contract shall be com- pleted within 100 weather working days following the execution of the contract by the Secretary of Agri- culture. The contract form and the maps, plans, specifications and esti- mates of quantities may be examined by responsible contractors at the following addresses: Room 316 Post Office Building, Portland, Oregon and at the office of the Bureau of Public Roads at Juneau. Alaska. All proposals must be made on forms, and in accordance with instructions, forming a part of the specifications above referred to, and must be &C., companied by proposal guaranty in an amount at least equal to five (5) per cent of the total amount of the proposal. c. w. CHEATHAM, Acting District Engineer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
NEW SERIAL OPENS AT LIBERTY TONIGHT

Crusoe, Pegleg, One Eye, Balck Tom, Friday.
 You'll see them all in the Uni versal version of the universally be loved Daniel Defoe story of adven ture which has been produced in IS chapters, called "The Adventures oi Robinson Crusoe," the first of which shows at the Liberty tonight.
 Bach famous character was chosen with the strictest attention to two distinct qualifcations-hi physical resemblance to the Defoe character and his ability as an actor. The re suit is that each player seems to have stepped from the pages of the adventurous novel to further fasci nate readers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26

proved himself to be as successful on the screen as he has been on the stage with ''Lightnln'," Turn to the Right" "The Boomerang" etc.
 Moreover. it has the advantage of having William H. Crane, the dean of the American stage. in the out standing role Of the Wall Street broker. On the screen his character ization is as humanly compelling and powerful as it was on the stage. Co starring with Mf. Crane $ Buster Keaton. rescued from slanstick to give joyous and realistic perform ance as the unsophisticatei Lamb who sheared the Bears of Wall Street,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26

NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Division No. l, Before V. A. Paine, Comnis- sioner and Ex-Officio Probate Judge. Juneau Precinct. Ill the Matter of The Last Will and Testament of James J. Clancy, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned was duly appointed executor of the last will and testa- ment of the above named James J Clancy, deceased, ,on the twenty sixth day of April. 1923. All per. sons having claims against said de ceased or his estate, are required tc present same with proper vouchers attached to the undersigned at his residence, Third and Gold Streets Juneau, Alaska, within six months from the date of this notice.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, May 4, 1923.
 JAMES M'CLOSKEY, SIR.
 Executor. First publication, May 5, 1923. Last publication. June g.. 1923.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
1.-THE SAPHEAD" AT LIBERTY TONIGHT

Topping the success of Alias Jim my Valentine" 'iShore Acres" and
 ''Old Lady 31," new Metro produc- tion will be seen at the Liberty tonight. 'sThe Saphead," presented by Wincfell Smith and John l.. Col den in conjunction with Marcus Loew marks a new high point in picture production. It has the advantage of being produced under the personal supervision of Winchell Smith. The noted stage director and author
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26

Miss Jessie Way, who has just returned to her home in Whittier, California, after serving as a worker for the Near East Relief, took 400 orphan children from burning smyrna to Constanti- nople. As their boat came along side the Near East, Relief ware house dock 200 of the younge children, worn out with fear and suffering from their terrible ex- perience. fell on their knees on the deck and prayed to the big American flag on the warehouse for help and protection.
 ee
 For quick lunch try Red Roe Cottage Cheese. Sanitary Grocery
 a1 1T
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
RETURNS FROM TAku RIVER

J. O. Kirkhan and AIr. Carlson returned this morning from their second prosiecting trip this spring up the Takn River Samples of rich looking ore Yore brought in by the mon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
FIRE ALARM CALLS

1-3 Third and Franklin. ls8ef 1-4 Front and Franklin. 15 Front, near Ferry Way. 1-d Front, opp. Film Exchange. IT Front, opp. City Wharf. l-S Front, near Saw Mill. 21 Homo Grocery. F 2-5 Willoughby, opp. Cole Barn. 2-4 Front and Seward. 25 Front and Main. 25 second and Main. 2-7 Fifth and Seward.
 2-9 Fire Hall.
 3-2 Gastineau and Rawn Way. 3-4 Second and Gold. 3-5 Fourth and Harris. 3-6 Fifth and Gold. 3-7 Fifth and East.
 3-S Seventh and Gold. 3-9 Fifth and Kennedy. Al Ninth, back of power houso 4-2 Calhoun, opp. Juneau Apts. 4-3 Distin Ave, and Indian St. 4-5 Ninth and Calhoun.
 4-6 Seventh and Main.
 AT Twelfth, at Northern L'dry 4-S Twelfth and Willoughby.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
GAsRoAT LAUNCHED

The runabout gasboat Alice was launched last night by her owners, Ed and Ray Mccormick, who will be all ready when the trout season sterts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
LEAVES FOR cANNERY

Arne yesoja left Thursday on the cannery tender Alameda for the Tena kee Inlet cannery, where he expects to put in the summer working.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska Division Number One. Juneau Precinct.


 In the Matter of the Estate oi MARY TFRIES, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that tho undersigned has been, by the above entitled Court, duly appointed ad. ministrator with the will annexed of the above entitled estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby requested to pre- sent the same to the undersigned , at his office Goldstein Building Juneau, Alaska, with proper youch. Iers attached, within six months oi the date of this notice. Dated at Juneau, Alaska, May IS, 1923.
 FRANK A. BOYLE, Administrator with VIII Annexed. First publication, May 19, 1923. Last publication, Jnne 9, 1928.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
FOUR YEARS OLD

s Little Emma Ness celebrated her foarth birthday Thursday afternoon with a party for all the little tots in the reighborhood.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
CONGREGATIONAL coMMuN-
 ITY CHURCH

Sunday Scnoo,-10:30 a. m. to 11:30 a. m.
 Junior Endeavor-6:30 p. m. to 7:3O p. m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS

put in the summer months farming and prospecting on his homestead.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
BACK TO THE FARM

Lester Rink expected to get away this morning in his ship, Producer" !" for Strawberry Point. where he will
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
DOUGLAS PRESBYTERIAN NATIVE MISSION

DAVID WAGGONER, Pastor. 2:30 p. m.-Afternoon service. zoo p. fn.--Thursday - Mid- week prayer service.
 All are cordially welcome at these services.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26

For a quick lunch try Red Rock Cottage Cheese. Sanitary Grocery.
 adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26

PACKARD CAR FOR HIRE
 Phone 94-Stand. Juneau Billiard Parl0rs. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26

Dr. Sze, Chinese Minister to the United States, has returned to Washington, after protracted absence, to handle the diplomatic situation brought about by the Kidnapping of American citizens frem the shanghaiPehing Rail- way.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26

Portland made and p. JuDoau time.
 last 2 the North Pacific
  The weather has become with of
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-26
Weather Conditions As Recorded by the U. s.
 Weather Bureau.

Forecast beginning
 with tonight and Sunday; #s8
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30
Bridge Party.

Mrs. K. o. Batson entertained a
number of her friends at Bridge
party at her home in Millard Fri
day afternoon in honor of Mrs. L.
B. Batson, recent bride. Refresh
ments were served which included
frozen cheese, pepper salad, crackers
pickles, olives, ice tea ice cream ano
cake. Those present were: Miss
Dorothy Durham, Miss Hand and
Mrs. Gordan of Nortac, Mrs. DUPONT
and her sister, Mrs. Smith of Ellis
vile, Mrs. Winbourne, Mrs. l. D.
Robinson, Mrs. Nolan, Mrs. Hut
Crimson, Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Street,
Mrs. Bpckley, Mrs. Morse, Mrs. Nc
Innis, Mrs. C. L. Batson, Mrs. Cor
dan Newton, Miss Josephine New
ton, Miss Ferris and her guest, Miss
Maud Powell Smith, Mrs. Kennedy
Of Lumberton. Mrs. F. w. Pettibone,
Mrs, C. j. 'Pettibone, Mrs. l.. c.
Bridgro, Mrs. L. B. Perkins, Mrs.
June Davis, Mrs. L. C. Scadwell and
Miss Skatwald.