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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Boil Weevil Ravages .f1a} Are Killing Cotton

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-President Bartlett, of the New York Cotton Exchange in a statement this after noon, said the boil weevil and
 this season approximating $750,- 900, 900. He declared that unless the boil weevil ravages are effective fly checked within a few years, Am erican supremacy as a cotton grow ing nation will be threatened.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Catholic Hospital Destroyed; 2 Priests Are Kidnapped

HANKOW, Aug. IT. Bandits have pillaged the district near Sung ho. They set fire to the Catho- lie hospital in the district and the buildings were destroyed. Two Irish Catholic priests and eighty Chinese have been kidnapped according to reports.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Allied War Veterans to
 Try for World Peace

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug I-An in ternational effort toward world peace on the part of Allied War Veterans, will be urged by the American Le- zion officials who sail tomorrow to attend the conference at Brussels of the Interallied Veterans Association on September l. This was announced this afternoon at the American Le- zion Headquarters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Many Are Dead as Result
 Communist Demonstration.

AK LA CHAPPELLE, Aug. IT. -Communistic disturbances are continuing. Eight have already been killed and 50 injured in to- days demonstrations while 15 per sons injured in previous demonstra- tions have died.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Dry Cleaning Plant
 Explosion; l Killed

LOS ANGELES, Aug. IT. - One wus killed and two probably fat ally injured by an explosion in a dry cleaning plant building which was destroyed with \ loss of $50,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Says Theatrical Company
 Been Badly Mismanaged

NEW Yoi.K. tug. 17--Jor1 F. Biehle. rseeiver soI the M).osco Holding company theatrical ? oduc CTS, report at tle creditors n ' ing today nat theit were levi 'ences of frightful misilanagemeni, grave fraud and that tlt commissi)n u crime" existed
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Explosion on Motor
 Launch; } Persons Dead

CASTLETON, Vt, Aug. IT, Three were killed when the gasoline tank of a motor launch carrying II persons exploded on Lake Bomoseen causing the vessel to sink Eight were rescued.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Man Is Charged with
 Murder of His Wife

FREDERICK, Md, Aug. 17.--B. Evard Kepner, architect and bnsi- ness man. has been accused of the murder of his wife, Grace Simmons Kepner, member of prominent family, who was found dead last June in her bed with pistol hearpy. fAIi. tE in. i.snt
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Mine Explosion Was
 Caused Ignition Gas

KEMMERER, Aug. 17-The coro- ners jury has returned verdict that the explosion here in the Fron- tier mine which caused the death of 98 men, was caused by ignition of gas when the fire boss relighted a safety lamp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Escaped Gunman Shot and
 Killed Resisting Capture

ST PAUL. Aug. IT. Edwin Rust, gunman who killed Sheriff |. c. Fulker. of Brown County. South Dakota while escaping from custody two months ago, was shot and killed during gun fight with detectives this morning The detec- tives attempted to arrest Rust. The latter had a long criminal record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Asks Receivership for
 Piggly Wiggly Company

MEMPHIS. Aug. 17--Clarence Sau ders, President of the Piggly Wig gly Corporation. which recently caused furor in Wall Street, filed a petition in the Federal District Court today asking the appointment of receiver for the corporation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
OIL TANK EXPLODES; RESIDENTIAL PART OF SAN PEDRO THREATENED
GOVERNOR OF
 OKLAHOMA IS
 THREATENED

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 17-Gov- ernor Walton received an anonymous letter this afternoon threatening him with the fate the same as others" unless troops are withdrawn i'm mediately from Tulsa where martial law was declared as the result of series of fioggings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Giant Dirigible Ready
 To Be Tested on Monday

LAKEHURT, N J., Aug. IT, The giant navy dirigible ZR-1, the largest of it's kind in which an attempt will be made to reach the North Pole, will be ready for in- door tests at the Naval Air Station here next Monday. It is announced the air tests will probably begin about September l.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
1.-THE cAMPsElls ARE COMING"

MONTREAL, Aug. .17--An acute un- employment situation and gloomy out look for the future of Great Britain is the summary of interviews with 1.500 Scotch immigrants arriving here ion their g way to the United States. ss3sss
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
SAN PEDRO IS THREATENED BY
 SERIOUS BLAZE
Huge Underground Oil Tank Explodes = Flames Start
 Spreading All Directions.

BULLETIN SAN PEDRO, Aug. 17.-Damage from the oil tank fire has already reached $l,000,000. The flames late this afternoon are again sweeping toward the residen- tial part of the city.
 Anticipating a violent explosion when the burning oil in the tank reaches the waterlne this aftrenoon, company officials have warned resi- dents in the neighborhood to quit their homes until the danger is pas-ed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Babe Ruth Knocks
 Thirty-First Homer

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 117.-Babe Ruth knocked his thirty7first homer this afternoon in the first inning in the game against St. Louis with Dugan on base and Van Glider pitching.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Amundsen Indicates He
 Will Attempt Polar Flight

SEATTLE. Aug. 17-Private ad vices received here indicate. Cap, Eoaid Amundsen is again s.lm.ihg a transpolar flight He is sending Aviator Amdahl for a new airplane. Amundsen is due il Nome to ly on the Revcndc cutter Bear.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
San Francisco to Have
 Memorial to Harding

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1.-The Harding Memorial Committee has called upon the citizens to raise $500,000 to erect monument tc the late President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Last Victim of Mine
 Explosion Recovered

KEMERER. Wyo., Aug 17.-The last body has been recovered from the Frontier coal mine, making a total of 98 dead. t"tAsn
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
OIL TANK EXPLODES.

SAN PEDRO, Aug. 17.-A large underground oil tank of tho General Petroleum Company, holding 500,- 900 barrels, exploded this forenoon as the result of spontaneous com bustion The explosion shook the city and other tanks and nearby residences were endangered. Flames began to spread rapidly. At noon 1t was said the flames had been controlled.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17
Heat Records m Oregon
 Town Broken Yesterday

THE DALLES, Ore. Aug. l7.-- Heat records for this year were broken yesterday. the mercury re- cording 104h. Wednesday the heat registered 102s degrees
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-17

fContinued on Page Two)
Evening star., 1923-09-13
Kramer Elected Central High
Principal; Kaycock Advanced
School Board appointments Result of
Robert n. Maurer's Resignation--Greer,-
aUOOd Asks Public ViesUs Be Heard.

tive interest in appointments, and en-
deavor to determine whether or not
the appointement, without regard to
the experience or ability or interest
of the candidate, is to the best inter
ests of the immediate community, and
the school which is involved. In
other words. 1 am trying to say that
l believe this board should protect
itself against any possible protest.
And possibly for the reason / am
TOO old to learn how to function as a
rubber stamp, / think we are not
asking too much of the superintend-
ent when we ask him to place on
record a definite opinion as to the
attitude of the alumni association,
the teachers in Central High School.
the citizens associations, and any
other groups which may be justified
in claiming an interest"
Successor Is Named.
DR.. Ballou answered that as far as
ne knew all of the groups concerned
in the shifting of Mr.. Kramer were
pleased with the change. Then Mr..
Greenwood indicated that he would
not favor the transfer of Mr.. Kramer
If DIR. Ballou was not prepared to
recommend a successor for his posi-
tion. Mr.. HayCock was then nomi-
mated by the superintendent, and
promoted to the assistant superin-
tendency by a unanimous vote.
As each of the proposed changes
came up for considerat ton Supt. Bal
lou prefaced them with laudatory re-
marks for the officers concerned. The
superintendent paid a glowing tribute
to Mr.. Kramer and Mr.. Haycock,
pointing out that each was peculiarly
well qualified for the new positions
In my Judgment the length, quality
and character of Mr.. Kramers service
in the Washington public schools en-
title him to any position in the school
system which he wants." said DR..
Ballou. For over thirty years he
has served the school system and the
community as follows:
Record of MFR. Kramer.
Appointed teacher Of English,
Eastern High School, in 1890.
Appointed principal of the Small
Evening star., 1923-09-13

his large comprehension of the edu-
cational possibilities, which the prin-
cipalship of Central High School offer,
have prompted him to ask for the
change. Undoubtedly his educational
service to Washington as principal of
the Central High School will be more
direct, more vital, and more enduring
than his work as assistant superin-
tendent could be made under present
conditions. Washington should con-
gratulate itself that the position to
which he goes is to be so ably filled.
THE superintendent rejoices in Mr..
Kramer's success in the past and
looks forward with confident expec-
tation that he will succeed equally
well in the future, in the new work
which he is about to assume. The
superintendent Is also happy that
MIR. Kramer is to continue in the
school service, where his advice and
counsel on education matters will be
available to the superintendent"
HRycock G. w. u. Graduate.
Mr.. Haycock, who becomes assistan I
superintendent October 1, Is a grad :
uate Of the Washington high school.
the Washington normal school and
George Washington University, re-
oeiving the A NJ. degree from the
latter institution. He was first ap-
pointed to the District school system
Mr.. Haycock's first official position
higher than that of grade school
principal, was his appointment in
Evening star., 1923-09-13

wood School. 1892
Promoted TO principal of the Force
School, 1899.
Promoted to supervising principal,
sixth division, 1905.
Promoted to director of interme-
diate instruction, 1908.
Transferred to supervising prtnci-
pal, third division, 1911.
Promoted to assistant superintend-
ent, 1914.
I'm his position as assistant super
intendent Mr.. Kramer has abundantly
justified the good judgment of those
who have been responsible for pro-
noting him from time to time until
he was made subordinate only to the
superintendent. During my three
years of service / have found him a
wise counselor and an able executive
and administrative officer.
He knows the school system and Is
familiar with every phase of its work.
He knows personally most of the en-
ployes, HIS interest In the welfare
of the school system and or every
person connected with 1t has been
manifest on every hand. 1t Will be
impossible to fill completely his posi-
tion at headquarters.
Well QunIified for Task.
Mr.. Kramers high sense of per-
sonaI responsibility has made him
|unsparing of himself in his devotion
to the altogether too burdensome
duties of his official position. His
deep interest in boys and girls and
Evening star., 1923-09-13

The most important change in the
administrative force of the Districts
public school system during the in
cumbency of Supt. Frank w. Ballou
Will be made on October 1, when As
sistant Supt. Stephen L. Kramer is
transferred to the principalship of
central High School and Robert l.
Haycock, supervising principal of the
third division, advances to the as
sistant superintendency.
The rearrangement of the admins
trative officers, result of the resigna-
tton of Robert A. Maurer, principal of
Central since 1920, was approved by
the board of education at its initial
fall meeting, yesterday afternoon in
the Franklin School.
Tries to Block Transfer.
An effort to block temporarily the
transfer of Mr.. Kramer was made by
Ernest Greenwood. vice president of
the board. The vacancy in the as
sistant superintendency. Mr.. Green
wood warned, would leave a serious
situation in the school system. He
also asked the board and DR.. Ballou
il the change would meet with pub
lie approval, emphasizing that the
officials should protect themselves
against criticism by the public.
Mr.. Greenwood declared that he did
not question the propriety of the
shifting of Assistant Superintendent
kramer, but wanted to know just
how the school board acted in such
issues. "It has been frequently said
that the board has never any regard
for the opinion, the judgment or the
desire of those persons, who are most
concerned in matters of this kind"
said Mr.. Greenwood.
Would Consult Public.
"By this / mean such groups as
the local citizens associations, the
alumni association, the student body,
the teachers, and the home and school
association. 1t seems to me that we
should definitely determine whether we,
as the board of education. will take ac-
Evening star., 1923-09-13

in charge of research and measure
ment in the first nine divisions and
the high schools. Thus Mr. Haycock's
influence as an educator rendered in
the schools has been felt beyond the
bounds OF his own division.
The resignation of Mr.. Maurer as
principal of Washington's largest
high school becomes effective Sep
tember 80. In submitting his resig-
nation to the board DR.. Ballou said:
"Mr. Maurer Is a graduate of the
University of wisconsin and a grad
uate OF the law school of Georgetown
University, with an LII. b. degree in
1906 and an LII. NJ. degree in 1910.
In addition to his work as principal
of Central High School Mr.. Maurer
has for some years, with the permits
sion of the superintendent, lectured on
Evening star., 1923-09-13

Law School. He leaves the public
school service to become professor of
law In the Law School of Georgetown
University at m2ch larger salary
than he receives as principal of the
Central High School.
Mr. MnuFer's Record.
Mr.. Maurer has served the school
system for eighteen years, as follows:
Appointed teacher OF history, Cen
trail High School, in 1906.
"rornoted to head of department Of
history, 1907.
Granted leave OF absence for war
service, 1917.
''Reappointed head of department. of
history, 1918.
promoted to assistant principal.
Evening star., 1923-09-13

1914 as supervising principal of the
third division. where he succeeded Mr..
Kramer, who then became assistant
superintendent. During Mr.. Haycock's
incumbency as supervising principal
the thlrd division grew rapidly to be
the most populous division in the CITY.
This section, lying north Of Florida
avenue between Rock Creek Park and
the Soldiers Home and extending to
IaRoma' contains several of the
largest elementary schools in the city.
Has Wide Experience.
Mr.. Haycock comes to his new posi-
tlon with nine years of experience
gained during his administration Of
one OF the most difficult groups in the
school system. In addition to the
regular supervisory work he has been
Evening star., 1923-09-13
Central High School. 1919.

Central High School. 1919.
Promoted to principal OF Central
High School, 1920.
Mr.. Maurer has made an enviable
record in the public schools of Wash
ington, as teacher, head of depart
ment and principal. His scholastic
training, his educational vision and
his splendid personal qualities have
combined to win for him a warm
place in the hearts of the pupils.
among the faculty and among the
patrons of the school"
Kramer's Salary, $500.
The board voted to give Mr.. Kramer
a s principal of Central a salary OF
(Continund on Tenth Page)
Evening star., 1923-09-13

This Glorious Array Of Col
oss-Warm wood.tones. royal blue
navy. brown. lacquer red from
Ckine. msndarin. deep rich uahog'
any. elegant silver and metal. tan,
sand, pearl Gs6 nsany of oil styles IN
de as0Gisk black.
Evening star., 1923-09-13

These Exquisite Trim
nsfsEs--Beautiful black or celored
ostrich plumes. Lustrous siyeerined
pc cock, distinctive, fashionable.
Coque with its rich sheen. Novel
pompons aad rosettes. Embroid.
cries of rare beauty. Ribbons and
eocardes, fans, bows. Trims of vel.
vet, bright rhinestone ornaments.
Evening star., 1923-07-31
SEES S151,894,397
DROP IN us. INCOME
Director of Budget Esti.
/ mates Reduction in Re-
ceipts June 80, 1925.

Director Lord OF the bureau of the
public today, estimated net reduc-
tions in government receipts of $751;
S94,397 during the fiscal year ending
June so, 1925. The income for the
year is estimated at s3.4S6,5 5,0S6,
compared with an estimated collec-
tion of s,4S9.4S3 in the present
fiscal year.
Customs revenues, estimated at
$500, 100000 this year, are expected to
drop to s475,00O.0O0 next year. while
loss of s50.OOo00O is expected in in
come and profits taxes. Miscella
neous internal revenue is expected to
maintain its present annual rate of
SSS,750,000.
Other Revenues Listed.
Revenues from the various depart
ments of the government. listed as
miscellaneous receipts, were expected
TO bring $3,413.S45.0S6 and capital in
come and special operations S72,750,-
600. Under the latter item were in
cluded railroad administration. s23,-
100000, repayment of loans to foreign
governments. S23,625. 900: sale of farm
loan bonds and liquidation of capi-
tai stock of federal land banks, s26,-
$4,000.
Analysing the factors which led to
n actual surplus of S309,657, $50 on
June 20. 1923. in place of the deficit
of sS22.433.2S1. which was forecast
when the year began, the bureau said:
Accounts for Improvement.
This improvement in the govern
ment's financial condition is account
ed for by: Increase in receipts over
estimates. S76S.101, ,4IJ.62. and net de-
S3G3,9S9,275.6S, making a total differ
ence as between the estimates of
June 80, 1922. and actual results June
so, 1928, of S1,132,O90,69l"
Evening star., 1923-07-31
TWO-MINUTE TALKS ON
SAFETY.
TURNING TO RIGHT.

A new ordinance has recently
been included in the traffic reg
ulations of the District. Accord
ing to this rule, vehicle ap-
preaching a policed intersec-
ton and intending to turn to
the right, must stop at the near
side of the near crosswalk, un-
less authorized by voice. hand
or mechanical signal of the Of
ficer to proceed.
According to the former rules,
a driver could make such a
turn, regardless of the position
of the semaphore or the direc-
ton of the moving traffic. This
permitted vehicles to approach,
from the rear, pedestrians who
had left the sidewalk and were
crossing the street in the direc-
tion indicated by the sema-
phore.
The new rule was made to
eliminate this hazardous condi-
tion and make it safer for pc
destrians to cross at the pre-
scribed crossing points. If mo-
torists generally will obey this
regulation and if pedestrians
will be careful to cross only in
the direction indicated by the
semaphore or police officer, the
space between the white lines
at a policed intersection will be
the safest place to cross, and
jay walking will be unneces-
sary and lneXcusable.
Prepared by
Washington Safety Council.
Evening star., 1923-07-31
CONFEDERATE VET DIES.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 3I.-Judge
Carrick w. Heiskell, aged eighty
seven, for sixty years u leading Git
izen of Memphis and lieutenant
colonel in the Confederate army. died
at his home here Sunday. Two
sons. Fred Heiskell. publisher of the
Arkansas Gazette of Little Rock and
John n. Heiskell. former United
Tive. Judge Heiskell advanced from
private to the rank of lieutenant
colonel of the 18th Tennessee In
fantry during the civil war
Evening star., 1923-07-31
-ONE DEAD, EIGHT HURT.

STOCKTON, Calf, July 31.-One
man was killed, eight persons over
come and 100000 to s1.0oO.000 worth
of property was destroyed by fire
in the heart of the business district
here. Homer Felts, thirty-one. prin-
cipal of the Porterville Schools. was
killed in leap from the second
story of the Philson Hotel.
Evening star., 1923-07-31

w. Baker, millionaire Brooklyn shoe
manufacturer. and $50 other persons
to form syndicate B, an Oklahoma oil
venture.
The court directed Mr. Dingwall to
render an accounting to Mr.. Baker.
The specific amount of $4,000 Is men,
toned. Mr.. Dingwall, in addition,
must account for the profits: If any,
on this amount.
Evening star., 1923-07-31
WORKERS SHARE s4OO, 900

proximateIy 5000 workers in the car
pet mills of Alexander Smith &
Sons are to share on Wednesday In
the distribution of a bonus totaling
about 100000 or more.
Alexander Smith Cochran, as pre5i-
dent, inaugurated the bonus plan Of
Evening star., 1923-07-31
RULING IN OIL CASE.

NEW YORK. July 31.-Supreme
Court Justice Lewis decided today
that J. Alexander Dingwall. jr. of
Scarsdale. N. Y. appropriated in a
manner that violated a contract part
of the $1,000,000 subscribed by George
Evening star., 1923-07-31

According to the latest census hg-
ures, FIVE women in the Unite,f
States earn a living by cooperinE
barrels.
Evening star., 1923-07-31
FINLAND TREATY IN VIEW

HELSINGFORS, Finland, July 81
The government has acceded to tho
American minister's proposal for the
opening of negotiations for COM
mercial treaty between Finland and
the United States.
Evening star., 1923-07-31

In Japan is settlement where
the wives support the husbands and
children and are the acknowledged
heads of the family. The men keep
house
Evening star., 1923-07-31

semi>annuaI distributions among the
employees in 1911 and the company
has paid bonus semi annually since.
It has already given away around
100000.
Evening star., 1923-07-31
HULL DOCK STRIKE ENDS.

LONDON. July 31-The strike of
the dock workers in London contin-
ues. but the men at Hull voted to re-
sumo work
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-10-19
SUBSTITUTES FOR COAL

Newspaper dispatches from all
parts of the country show increasing
use of fuel oil in houses, apartment
houses, factories and public buildings,
instead of coal.
For several years the public has
been subjected to a periodical coal
strike with resulting hardships from
lack of fuel and unreasonable prices.
The public interest in the coal in
dustry has apparently been lost sight
of by both the operators and the
miners.
The day when lack of coal can Grip
pie the whole nation is drawing to a
close. The public is sick and tired of
the annual substitutes for coal in the
average home and factory.
Public utility plants operated by
coal, will use oil or operate their own
mines to the great advantage of the
public.
Coal mining will get the same les
son that is eventually meted out to
any industry that in its operation
loses sight of the public interest. A
substitute that gives better service
will take it's place.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-10-19
CAPITAL AND LABOR PULLING
TOGETHER

Capital and Labor are working
hand-in-hand to put over the Work
mems Compensation Law at the COM
ing election, and at the banquet given
by the Newark Manufacturers Asso-
citation at Hotel Warden Tuesday
evening Mr.. Malcomb Jennings exc
cutive secretary of the Ohio Manu-
facturers Association, eloquently dis
cussed the proposed law and demon
strated the great advantages and
benefits to all interested which would
follow its adoption, the only fear of
it's success being Indifference on the
part of the voters or lack of informa-
ton.
Among its many advantages, Mr..
Jennings said it would assure COM
pensation without law suits, provide
a fund to enable study of means to
prevent accidents, wipe out "open
liability" and fix limit to damages,
and abolish ambulance chasing" pet
tifogging lawyers.
Mr.. Jennings remarks were listen
ed to with interest by the assembly,
whose accord with sentiments was at
tested by frequent and hearty ap-
plause.