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Evening star., 1923-08-15
WOMAN IN KEPNER
CASE DISAPPEARS
Miss Lulu Ricketts, Vanishes
When Sought by States
Attorney.
BY a STAFF Correspondent.

BY Staff Correspondent
FREDERICK. Md. August is
While the defense Of B. Evard KEEP
ner charged with the murder of his
wealthy wife, Mrs. Grace Simmons
Kepner was nearing It's end in the
county circuit court here today, the
breath of another sensation was
sweeping Frederick in the mysterious
and complete disappearance of Miss
Lulu Ricketts,. the young and pretty
woman in the case"
Every effort had been made by
States Attorney Aaron r. Anders to
Keep Miss Ricketts, unexpected alb
sence a secret since Monday evening.
when he and Lieut.. Detective Charles
A. Kahler went to the restaurant
where she works to question her re-
garding a matter that might require
her. presence on the witness stand
once more. It was then learned that
the girl had left her home and place
OF employment Saturday night, and
had failed to return.
Asked today whether Miss Rick etts
had been located, Mr.. Anders said ne
did not know, nor would he say
whether her absence would delay the
trial. "Mr. Kahler and I wanted so
question her about a certain matter
which l can not discuss at this time.'
was the only statement the county
prosecutor would make. 1t was
known, however, that every effort
was being made to locate the girl In
Washington, Baltimore or Hagers-
town.
Trial Nears End.
In the meantime, over in the cireuie
court of Frederick county, before
Chief Judge Hammond Urner and AS.
seciate Judges Glenn H. Worthington
and Edward c. Peter, the defense of
Mr.. kepner was rapidly being COM
pleted. He has been on trial for more
than week and shortly before lunch
there was every prospect that Leo
Weinberg, chief counsel for the de-
fense, would rest his case early this
afternoon.
The state will then put several new
witnesses on the stand and possibly
recall few Of those who have al
ready testified in rebuttal. Both sides
have prepared long and technical ar
guments, which, in themselves, are
expected to occupy the better part of
day. In view of these circum-
stances, a decision on whether or not
Kepner killed his wife is not expected
before tomorrow evening or perhaps
Friday morning.
Mrs. B. NJ. Joyce Of Baltimore. a
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 5.)
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u. S. Probe of Gasoline Situation
Aimed at Possible Conspiracy
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Department Of Justice is press
ing its inquiry into the gasoline situ-
alton in the west. but has not yet OBJ
tanned sufficient information to Iecide
whether there Is evidence of a con-
spiracy to interfere with interstate
commerce.
At the department today it was
said the investigation was directed at
every phase of the question, with par
ticular attention to the alleged agree
ment of some fifty refiners to close
down their plants during this month,
so as to curtail production.
The price war which has followed
the action Of Gov. McMaster of South
Dakota in ordering the state to sell
Evening star., 1923-08-15
TOTAL OF PREPARATIONS
DEPENDS ON DEBT STAND
OF u. S., PARIS BELIEVES
BY PAUL SCOTT MowRER.

By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
Copyright, 1923.
PARIS, August 15.--The final solu-
tion of the reparations question now
is squarely up TO, the United States.
This is the impression which is
rapidly growing here. following the
publication of the British blue book
and the French yellow book. giving
all the documents in the case
From statements made IL is apparent
that in the minds of the continental
allies the only element now lacking
for the final fixing of the German
debt at a considerably reduced figure
Is the knowledge of precisely how
ly to demand from France, Italy and
Belgium:
Four Creditor Nations.
According to the balance sheet of
debts and reparations. drawn up a
few months ago by the reparations
commission, there are only four ma
tions with a final credit balance
thus: The United States, 4S.700,-
100000 gold marks; Great Britain
100000; France. 47.100,0OO 600
and Belgium, 7,700.000,0O0. others
including Italy, all owe more than
they are due to receive, since the
final settlement depends almost
wholly on the arrangements con-
cluded ultimately between the four
creditors--the United States, Great
Britain. France and Belgium.
From the polemics and the ILL
temper of the latest British note to
France one striking fact emerges:
That great Britain is ready officially
to abandon her end of the credit bal
ance of nearly $4,000, 100000 gold
marks and is asking from Germany
and the allies merely 14,200, ,000, ,000
gold marks, which Is the sum Great
Britain has agreed to pay the United
States.
Believes U. 8. Gives UP Nothing.
Frances final minimum credit OF
$4,000. 100000 gold marks and Bel
GUMS claim of five billion plus, are
in each case what these countries
must pay to Great Britain. and the
United States. Adding the known
claims of Great Britain, France and
lContinued. .on Page.2. Column 81
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gasoline at 16 cents, however, is also
under investigation. Complaints
from the governors of Nebraska and
Ohio of discrimination by producers
have been r, ceived by the depart
ment, and the field agents have been
directed to inquire into the facts.
Thus far the Federal Trade Commits
sion has received no complaint from
the so-called Independent reflners, and
officials say 1T is not likely the COM
mission will take action on the basis
of reports that some of the larger oil
companies are taking advantage of
certain points in order to injure the
independents.
In the usual course the commission
proceeds with Investigations of such
questions only after formal COM
plant has been received from those
in the trade.
Evening star., 1923-08-15
MOVE PRAISED HERE.

Seizure of the counterfeiting plant
at Floral Park. long Island, is regard
ed by Chief Moran of the secret serv-
ice as a piece of work that "nipped
in the bud a very dangerous situa-
tion."
The chief said today that while
none of the counterfeit money had
been placed in circulation, channels
already had been opened for its dis
tribution as soon as 1t was ready
Evening star., 1923-08-15

wounded in the course of rioting at
Williamsburg, near Hamburg. yester-
day.
A party .of Hamburg police which
went to Williamsburg to help the
local police, whose headquarters were
attacked by strikers, was received
with volley of shots. The Hamburg
policemen replied and with difficulty
dispersed the .rioterss
Evening star., 1923-08-15
MATS LEAD CH|SOX
IN 7TH inning, 10
Mogridge and Robertson 0p.
ponentS in First Game
of Double Header.
Lineup.
BY JOHN II. KELLER.

CHICAGO, August Is. - George
Mogridge, southpaw hurler, who
came to Chicago in advance of
the Nationals squad that he might be
fully recovered from the trying jour
ney before adorning the slab. faced
the White Sox in the first game of
today's doubleheader. Kid Gleason's
pitching choice was Charlie Robert
son. right-hander of nO-hit fame.
Cool weather greeted the Nationals
here, greatly to the discontinue of
some of the veterans.
FIRST INNING.
WAsHiNGToN-Leib singled to
center Peck sacrificed, Sheely to Col
Inns, who covered first. Goslin walked.
Rice lined to Mcclellan. who threw to
Collins. doubling Leibold. No runs.
cHicAGo-Hooper took third strike}
Collins stole second. Sheely went out,
Mogridge to Harris to Judge. No
runs.
SECOND INNING.
wAsHINGToN-Judg was retired.
Sheely to Robertson. Charity popped
to Hooper. Harris flied to Mostil. No
runs.
cHicAeo-Elsh flied to Rice. Peck
threw out Kamm. Mcclellan went out,
Bluege to Judge. No runs.
THIRD INNING.
WASHiNGToN-Blue flied to Elsh.
Mogridge flied to Hooper. Robertson
threw out Leibold. No runs.
cHIcAGo-Peck threw out Schalk.
Hooper popped to Charity. No runs.
FOURTH INNING.
WASHINGTON - Peck popped to
Schalk. Goslin lofted to- Kamm. Rice
flied to Elsh. No runs.
Collins flied to. IIeibold. Mogridge
tossed out Sheely. No runs.
FIFTH INNING.
WASHINGTON = Judge singled to
center. Charity flied to Fish. Har-
Bluege lofted to Elsh. No runs.
CHICAGO - Elsh lined to Bluege.
Kamm lofted to Gosiin. Mcclellan
flied to Leibeld. No runs.
SIXTH INNING.
Observation-Disclosures bunted and
flied to Elsh. Peck was out, McCiel-
Ian to Sheely. No runs.
cHIcAGo-Schalk singled to right for
the first hit off Mogridge. Robertson
bunted forcing Schalk. Bluege to Peck.
Hooper popped to Peck. Mostil took
a third strike. No runs.
SEVENTH INNING.
WASHiNGTON-Gosi doubled to
left. Rice grounded to Sheely, Goslin
going to third. Judge singled to CEN
ter, scoring Goslin. Charity popped
to sheely. Judge stole second and got
to third when Schalk pegged wildly to
center. Harris walked. On an at
tempted double steal Judge was caught
at the plate, Robertson to Sheely to
Schalk. One run.
CHicAGO-Collins singled to left
Sheely bunted, forcing Collins, Mogridge
to Peck. Elsh forced Sheely, Mogridge
to Harris. Kamm lined to Bluege. No
runs.
Evening star., 1923-08-15
,OOOLoan
To Help Market
Cotton Arranged
BY the Associated Press,

IrFbs.
NEW YORK, August ia New
York banking syndicate. headed by
the Seaboard National Board and
Goldman. Sacks & Co., today COM
pleted arrangements for a large
loan to the Texas Farm Bureau
Cotton Association for the purpose
of assisting in the orderly market
ing of the cotton crop in that
state.
While the amount of the loan
was not disclosed, IL is understood
that it will total at least 100000
900. and may be substantially
more. depending upon the size of
the crop and the market price for
the product.
Evening star., 1923-08-15
COUNTERFEIT. PLANT
SEIZED IN new YORK
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 15.-Seizure of
a complete plant for the manufacture
of counterfeit 500 federal reserve
notes in Floral Park, Long Island. last
night, was announced today by Joseph
A. Palma, chief of secret service
agents in New York.
The capture was effected just as
operators of the plant were running
off the first set of proofs and the
promptness with which the secret
service acted presented any of the
notes from getting into circulation.
Five men alleged to have been i'm IL
Gated in the plot were arrested.
Evening star., 1923-08-15
CUN0 MAY COME. HERE
TO SUCCEED WIEDFELDI
Ry the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
AMSTERDAM, August 15.-Dis-
patches from Berlin today say 1t is re-
liably reported there that the name
of former Chancellor Wilhelm Cuno
is being mentioned as successor to
DR.. Otto Wiedfeldt, German ambas-
sador to the United States, who will
resume HIS direction Of the Krupp
works.
Evening star., 1923-08-15
HEAVY STORM TOLL
IS FEARED IN KOREA

By the Associated Press.
TOXIC, August 15.-It Is feared
that heavy loss of life resulted from
tidal waves and storms on the west
coast of Korea. Several hundred
boats were missing today.
Evening star., 1923-08-15
Inference Drawn That Cool
idge Administration Is Will
ing to Respond to Appeals
for Assistance.
SUPPORT OF NEUTRALS
AND ITALY is EXPECTED
Even France, After Calmer Study,
Is Believed to See Possibility Of
Agreement-London Seeks Only
Enough to Settle Indebtedness to
America, or IA Billion Marks.
BY the Associated Press.


LONDON, August 15-The most
welcome reaction yet received in Lon
don as a result of the British repair
alton note sent to France and Belgium
Saturday is contained in the press re-
ports to the morning newspapers that
the Coolidge administration will make
ready response to any appeal to
America for assistance in settling the
prolonged reparation struggle.
On the whole. the comment on Great
Britatn's latest move to obtain a final
and definite settlement with Germany
has been satisfactory, according to
foreign Office officials.
The Italian reaction is distinctly
favorable and the neutral countries
scheme, which appears likely to re-
store normal economic conditions on
the continent:
Even France Hopeful.
Even from France, according to the
British governments spokesmen, there
is influential opinion that the British
proposals seem to offer basis for dis
cussion and not to call for summary
rejection.
According to the British viewpoint,
the French hysteria of anger and dis
appointment upon receipt of the Brit
ish note was based on the belief of
several years standing. that nothing
good in the way of n reparation set
Element could possibly come out of
England.
A closer study by some writers who
are considered in close touch with au-
thoritative quarters in Paris is held
to disclose that there is a possibility
of an agreement with Great Britain.
1t was indicated In Downing street
this morning that everything possible
would be done to strengthen this ia
vorable trend in Paris opinion.
seek ..OnIy Debt Total.
1t is pointed out here that If the
experts commission should assess
Germany's capacity for payment at
fifty billion gold marks, which was the
amount proposed by Premier Bonar
Law in January, Great Britain's
share of this indemnity would be
eleven billion gold marks, based upon
the Spa agreement for % per cent. AS
Great Britain seeks only to recover
14,20O. .000, 900 gold marks, or f710,-
10000, for the payment of the Ameri-
can debt, she would demand only
3.200.0O0,000 gold marks, or 100000
900, from her continental debtors, who
owe her approximately 1920, 900, 900.
British officials believe that respons-
y ible quarters in Paris are prepared
at any rate to give careful considera-
tion to proposals for an agreement
on this basis.
1t is pointed out that Great Britain s
continental debtors would escape fur.
ther payment should the experts de-
eide that Germany is capable of pay
ing more than $4,000. 100000 gold
marks. 1t is also stated that Great
Britain does not seek priority for her
payments from Germany, as has been
suggested by the French press.
Evening star., 1923-08-15
100 Killed or Wounded II, Riots
In Germany Led by Communists
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, August 15.-A Central
News dispatch from Berlin says COM
munists stormed the town hall at
Alsdorf. eight miles north of Aix-la-
Chapelle, with hand grenades and
that 100 persons were killed or
wounded.
Three persons were killed and nine
Evening star., 1923-08-15

believe it will never be broken.
But we are terribly worried over
the Ruhr situation. We want it put
right. 1t seems to us appallingly
dangerous. We differ with France as
to what should be done, but we do not
consider France disposed to seek
anything except what every one
should desire--a settlement and the
prospect of permanent peace. We do
not impuEn the motives of our great
ally. We love her as ardently as
ever. and pray justice may be done
Continued. on Page 10, Column 81
Evening star., 1923-08-15
WANT NO SUBSTITUTES.
Keyes Tells President View of New
England.

Senator Keyes of New Hampshire.
republican, told the President today
that the people of New England
would not be satisfied with substi-
tutes for anthracite in case of a shut
down of the hard coal mines Septem-
Der 1. The administration had let it
be known yesterday that full plans
had been made for providing all the
people in New England and other
eastern states and the District of Co
lumbia, who make 1t a practice of
using anthracite, with substitutes,
such as coke and low.volatile sbitumi-
nous coal.
The plans adopted by the adminis-
tration to supply al lthose who need
fuel in place of the anthracite usually
consumed are expected to follow to a
very large extent the plan devised
and perfected recently by the Ma
tional Coal Association-the asocia-
senting practically the entire soft
coal output of the United States. This
plan has ben submitted officially to
F. d. Wadleigh, federal fuel distribu-
tor, and to other officials of the gov
ernment
Confident of Ability.
The association, it was said at it's
headquarters here today. is confident
that the coal and coke needed to sub
stitute for anthracite, in case of a
coal strike, can be mined and dis
tributed SO as to prevent the hard
| ships which occurred last winter. The
plan has been. worked out in such
detail that 1t is known just where
the coal is to come from and Just
m nc n
transportation are to be used to get
| the fuel to the consumers.
Senator Keyes said after his con-
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Evening star., 1923-08-15
WEATHER.

Fair tonight an6 tomorrow; cooler
tonight: temperature for twenty-four
hours ended at 2 pm. today: Highest,
81. at IL pm. today; lowest, 10, at 6
am. today.
Full report on page 26.
Evening star., 1923-08-15

Continued on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star., 1923-08-15

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star., 1923-08-15
Confident of Ability.

CONTINUED on Page 2, Column ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-25
PARKS TO Get
new BUFFALOS
c dian Government
Makes Gift 10 Seattle

Seattle ls soon 20 have a yalu.
able addition to It's little herd Of
buffalo. or great American bison.
at the Woodland park 100. IS a
gift from tho Canadian government
10 the people Of Seattle. a big bun
and several COW buffalo. from the
mostprized herd on the North
American continent arc soon TO be
delivered here.
The big erd from which the
buffaloes are 20 be taken. numbers
$500, the largest herd IN the
world, and Is now roaming the iOo..
900 acTs Of Buffalo National park
90 Wainwright Alberta. Tho herd
originally started on the Flathesd
reservation OF Montana and in.
creased since 1901 from little more
than 700 head
Shipping OF the six animals 10 bs
given the city will cost Seattle very
little. From tho reserve they win
be shipped by the Canadian govern.
mcnt over The Canadian National
railway 10 Vancouver, and shipping
from Vancouver 10 Seattle win be
handled probably by the KIwanis
club OF this city.
Because tfV Canadian herd Is
growing almost too large 10 handle.
the government. according 20 Yates.
win carry on q big hunt sometime
this fall. in which 1000 Of tho
huffaloes viii be killed. 4 movie
company. under the direction of
Thomas Ince. which Is now at the
big reserve awaiting tho hunt, VIII
film real stampede for the pictur.
lzntion OF the famous story. '"rhe
last Frontier" which will probably
DO seen here this coming season.
Seattle may also expect large
amount OF buffalo meat after the
big hunt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-25
HEAVY SHOWS
IN COLORADO
Rocky Mountain Region Is
Swept by Winter Storm

DENVER. oct. 2s.-Heayy SHOWS
swept the Rocky mountain region
yesterday and lat night
Virtually all automobile roads
above 1000 feet. which includes a
large proportion Of Colorad and Wy.
omlng. were closed 10 traffic and a
temporary blockage IS being expo
rienced oyer much Of Eastern Colo
rndo.
Iyet, heavy fn0w falling on trees
SIN retaining most Of their leaves
caused considerable damage and
blocked traffic in eilies and towns
Of the region.
II was one Of the worst storms
FOR this period Of the year In the
history OF the district
In Denver lights were out over a
large proportion OF Colorado and Wy.
night. street railway schedules
we're disrupted by snow and debris.
and thouhands Of tree llmbs blocked
sidewalks and streets. Pedestrians
were walking down the middle Of
the streets this morning. where a
path had been cleared b. motorists
and the street railway company
More than q foot Of snow fell in
Denver. and nine inches was on the
ground this morning, Depths vary.
ing from an inch 20 two feet were
reported over the eastern half OF
the state. with very little preciplta-
ton west 81 the continental divide.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-25
Cream of the TESTS
THEIR CLOTHES

The professor was telling the other
smokers about college students. THE
boys. as a general thing. arc very
alert In tho lecture room. I'll have
to admit that. very often. they are
not so much concerned about learn
ing as they are about catching tho
teacher in error or exaggerated state
mcnt. Not a few teachers are in
deadly fear Of lecture time, for they
arc always expecting 10 have the
laugh turned on them by some keen
student. j remember the story OF
the old Scotch professor who was a
vigorous advocate Of college attn.
lctics. He was always urging his
classes 10 build their muscles. One
day he informed the boys that the
Roman youth used 10 swim threl
times across the Tiber before break :
fast Observing a smile on the face
OF one Of the students. the professor
asked:
MIR. Haig, why do you smiie7
We shall be glad to share your
amusement
~ was Just thinking. SIR said
young Haig. that, II tho Roman
youths swan three times across the
TIbcr OF morning. they must have
been some puzzled 10 get their
clothes at the end of the swim
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-25
WHAT DID 1T

The Sunday schoo. teacher had
been telling story OF spring. and
the miracle Of the growth OF the
Easter lily.
Now. children she said. who
can tell mo what II lis that makes
tho lily spring from this little buib?"
God does Il. said ono little boy.
Franticaily our Bobby raised his
hand and shouted ut the top Of his
lungs. Fertilizer helpsr'-Judgo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-25
New Students Take
Intelligence Test

All freshmen and new students
took the required intelligence tests
at the IL" this week.
The tests are prepared md given
by the psychology department Of
which Professor vs.. r. Wilson H.
the head.
Many were the groen-eapped ones
who staggered forth dazed after
racing against time AT getting the
correct answers 10 a set OF matho.
ma;ical problems.
Approximately 1900 students took
the examinations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-25
New Fountain of
Youth" Is Claimed

PARIS. oct. 25.-A new method Of
making old women young was an
nouneed today BY DR.. JayorEki, who
has been collaborating with DR.. Yor-
onoff. tho gland specialist.
Or. JavorsId declared that he had
successfully reiuyenated women by
injecting into their veins a few drops
OF blood taken from young and lusty
human beings.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-25
Sunday Chapel to
Be Held at gu"

sunday chapel. which was inEti-
tuted AZ the University Of Wash
lngton last year. will be contin-
ued during the present school
term. according TO an announce
ment made by Sam Mu!lin. prea-
dent Of the Associated Students.
A committee Of students. with
George Allen as chairman. has been
named by Aullin 10 make the nee
oSsary arrangements for the ser
vices which will be held az 2:5o on
gundayH
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-25
HOME ECONOMY

The old farmer was slowly but
surely dying. Lying In an appar.
entity unconscious state, he suddenly
opened his eyes and. addressing his
ancient spouse, said. Mary, that
ham smells very good. almost think
could eat some
Whereat Mary dourly replied.
Thee get on with the dying. That
ham Is for the funeral. ''-Argonau
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-25
rRITpA's roI.IIEs

never believed in real doubles,
Until I met mine.
The resemblance looked like
II could not DO chance.
We were at a garden fete.
When my double from New or.
leans
Was introduced 70 me.
she looked at me scaihingly. ask.
INK.
with significance:
WAS your mother ever In New
No" answered with meaning.
But my father was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-25
MIEEY MAS coMEnRrEn

Yes, your honor he neglected me
shnmefully. Why. he never was a,
home
And j suppose you had TO spend
your evenings all by yourself?"
"w-w.well, had two goldfish
Tid.Blts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-25
THEN SHE TAINTED

The Tinker-I've come 10 fix that
old tub in the kitchen.
Little Glrl-oh. mammie. here's
tho doctor TO see the cook,-Answers