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, 1923-08-23
CHINESE BOYCOTT IS
HURTING JAPAN TRADE
BY CLARENCE DUBOSE
UNITED Press staff Corresponder


TOKYO -CBy Mail to United Press.)
The Chinese boycott OF Japanese
goods is digging deeper every day.
Japan's exports to China have now
slumped 10 per cent. and the slump
is getting worse steadily.
Chinese in Java, Singapore and
India, as we'll as In China proper
ave quit buying Japanese goods as
n protest against Japan's refusal to
return to China the South Man.
churian. or Kwantung leased terri
tory, acquired under the 'twenty-one
demands" 81,
Feeling against tho japanese is
particularly bitter in central China
and up the Yangste river. There
have been numerous fights and de.
struction of property in this region.
Throughout Japan chambers of
commerce and business groups of all
kinds, heavily hit by the boycott.
have urged the Tokyo government
to do something. Tokyo a sent a
stiff warning to China-but since
there's no government in China 1t
doesn't amount to much.
Officials here say that Japan will
go very far in enduring indignities
in China-but not too far. They say
Japan genuinely wants to avoid hav.
ing TO use force TO protect her ma
tionals and their property in China.
for fcar OF being accused again OF
trying to grab the country.
It Is indicated unofficially that
Japan desires to have an understand
ing, perhaps informal. with America
and England. before she takes action
in China, whatever the provocntion.
, 1923-08-23

ster in the absence of President c. NJ.
Donaldson. of Montana Wesleyan Col
lege, who is unable to be present.
The Casper delegation is comfort.
ably located Mt the Washakie hotel
and is much pleased with the pro-
gram as 1t is being presented.
Twenty-six members OF the local
Epworth League and Methodist
church left Casper early last Monday
morning by auto n comprise the
largest delegation at tho institute
Their lanes follow:
Mrs, L. L. Gantz. Charlotte CAN'T
Lucy Gantz. Florence Eastman, Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Polling. DR.. and Mrs
Lewis u. Carter. Mr.. and Mrs. s. u
Bailey. Mrs. Harry Hawkins. Gernice
Henry. Dorthea Hathaway, Mary
Westfall. Eda Holland, Helen Carter
Mary Bailey. Beulah Bailey, Rev. j
A. Dean. Jack Rutz. Philip Mcbride,
Freddie Holland. o. C. LEM, Joe Car,
ter. Kenneth Bailey and W. ]. Stone.
, 1923-08-23
ARRANGEMENT CONCLUDED FOR
RECOGNITION OF MEXICO, SAID

WASHINGTON. Aug. 7S-Arranse-
ments for resumption of diplomatic
relations between tho American and
Mexican governments have reached n
stage where official nicer on
tho subject may be issued shortly.
Meantime tho state department has
given information regarding its posi-
ton TO tho governments OF Great
Britain. France, Cuba and Belgium.
and action may also be taken by them
IN h near future. The Information
transmitted is understood to have
fully dealt with tho meetings r~ccentIy
concluded by John barton Payne and
Charles II. Warren. tho American
commissioners who represented tho
United States A. Mexico CITY confer.
encrs.
AIR Warren was In conference With
, 1923-08-23
I'll B WELFARE

FORWARD. Reports from all parts of tho country show that
thousands of babies die from. diseases which are preventabh. In view of
the vast amount of health literature published. AM work done by physi-
clans. health organizations, and milk stations along these lines during the
past years IL would seem that the public las no fully cooperated with
these Efforts n it should. Therefore we feel that al extra effort should
be put forth to bring before the readers Of this paper important inforrna-
ton pertaining to h welfare d mothers and babies.
il this column will b 10 published a series of articles h purpose o
which VIII. b to acquaint the mother with some important facts pertaining
10 her baoys. health, as we'll a ~ Ter own. Especially are these articles
Intended for those mothers who ire so busy with daily household routine
that hey have lot h time to read the goo books publshei
or attend lectures, oil such subjects
The Information to be given in this column is h result of c,reepI
STUDY OF ne experience II many physicians ana welfare organizations.
m presented to tins readers IN as few words S possible.
In these articles n o attempt will be made to prescribe medica nj
urgfcal treatment or o mako a diagnosis o any illness These ne
matters to 70 referred to YOU doctor or health station. TIC prevent many
O. common ills. and to prevent the spreading of disease, is what w
are aiming Mt.
The articles which are to follow in this column have been prepared by
a hcenseu, graduate PHYSICIAN havfng many ears Of experience in deal.
IN with the health and growth of the child.
, 1923-08-23

cry day and can do my work with moro
ease than have for five or six years.
/ owe it all to your great medicine"
MARTHA HOOKER, ia College Ave-,
St. Paul, MINI.
When women who are between the
ages of forty-fve and fifty-fve r
beset with such annoying symptoms
as nervousness, irritability,. melan-
cholia and heat flashes, which pro-
of ~suffocation, they should take Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
It'll especially adapted to help women
through this crisis. 1t is prepared
from roots and herbs and contains
no harmful drugs or narcotics.
Write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medi-
cine Co., Lynn, Massachusetts,. for a
free copy of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Private Textbook for Women.
, 1923-08-23
CAR STOLEN IN CASPER
RECOVERED At GREELEY;
THREE ARE ARRESTED

Jack Rich and Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee, initials unknown. were arrested
at Greely. Colo. this morning at the
instance of Sheriff Morris when they
were found in possession OF a Haynes
touring a stolen in Casper Tuesday
evening.
The EAR is the property of Elizabeth
Russell of All East Yellowstone ave
nue.. M
Rich and the Lawrences have waiv-
ed extradition and will be brought
back TO Casper Sunday tc be prose
cuted o. car theft charges.
, 1923-08-23

Secretary Hughes and other state de-
partment officials for several hours
today. and also went TO the White
House with the secretary for a talk
with President Coolidge. Afterward
Mr.. Warren said he was ready to re-
turn to his personal AFFAIRS in Detroit.
and would leave Washington tomor.
row. entirely satisfied that tho United
States would accept the report sub.
mitted by him and Mr.. Payne.
Their was no reason to expect. Mr..
Warren said. that he would be ap-
pointed ambassador to Mexico. II
was recalled that when no responded
to President Harding's request and
agreed 10 serve as one of the Ameri.
can commissioners, he made II clear
that ha should be lett free when ths
report WIS made 10 return to his ar
faTg 10 Detroit
, 1923-08-23

have everything ready for baby's ar.
rival. Do your shopping early. When
o think of something that is
needed-get 1t without delay. 1t is
n great comfort to know everything
is on hand well in advance of the
time when 1t will be needed.
When the time draws near for
baby to arrive. and you feel that you
annot provide the necessary con.
veniences for comfort and safety at
home. consult your doctor. welfare
organization or public health nurse,
and they will be glad to help you. In
conclusion. the mothers health, com.
fort and happiness provide the safest
insurance against injury to her baby.
Signed:
ARTHUR G. BRETT.
, 1923-08-23
Edison Illness
Report Denied

MARQUETTE, Mich. Aug. 2s-The
extent OF the disability OF Thomas A.
Edison. aged inventor, was a finger
cut slightly on the edge OF q piece OF
windshield glass. and n slight cold
contracted on the Journey across the
lake from Traverse City TO Escana5a,
according TO an authoritative snnoun'
cement from the Henry Ford camp
ing party today,
Due to the care he has exercised. It
was snid today the cold virtually has
disappeared.
, 1923-08-23
FiUe Shots in
Suicide Effort
None Hits Marx

NEW YORK. Aug, as.-After fir.
Ing five shois from a revolver IN an
attempt to kill himself In his apart.
ment. md suffering only three ullsh,
hcalp wounds. Charles Bowman, 10, n
broker. was arrested On charges OF
violation OF the fire arms law.
please let me go through with IT,"
Bowman implored. I'm game"
, 1923-08-23
American Has
Escaped Bandits

HALIFAX. N. s., Aug. ss.-Darcy
Weatherbee Of Halifax. captured by
Chinese bandits while attempting to
explore an overland route from
Burma to Picking several weeks ago,
has escaped from his csptors and Is
being escorted by Chinese troops to
Tall. said a telegram received today
by his brother here.
, 1923-08-23
To Make Rich
Red Blood
R~evitalize your worn-out ex-
hausted nerves and increase
your strength and endurance

yOah OIL CAB III anu CIiu dIlCC
take Organic Iron: not metallic iron
which people usually take. but pure
organic iron-Nuxated Iron-which is
like tho iron in your blood and like
the iron in spinach. lentils and apples.
One dose of nuxated Iron Ia estimated
to be approximately equivalent lin
organic iron content) to eating one-
half quart of spinach. one quart of
green vegetables OF half a dozen ap
pies. II is like taking extract of
beef instead of eating pounds of
meat. Nuxated Iron is partially pre-
digested and ready for almost immed-
late absorption and assimilation by
the blood while metallic iron is iron
Just rs IL comes from the action of
strong acids on small pieces of iron
filings.
over 5000. 900 people annually arc
using Nuxated Iron. 1t will not in
lure the teeth nor disturb the stom-
ach. A few doses will often COM
mence to enrich you blood. Your
money VIII be refunded by the man.
u~facturers IL you do not obtain satis-
factory results.
Beware of substitutes. Always In
sist on having genuine organic iron
--NuNRted Iron. Look for the let
ters n. l. on every tablet. Sold by
all druggists.
, 1923-08-23
Treaty With
Japan ReneWed

WASHINGTON. Aug, 2s.-The
treaty OF arbitation between the
United States and Japan. which had
expired by limitation. was renewed
today for a period OF five years with.
out change.
, 1923-08-23
English Beef
Thing of Past

WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-The I'm.
tied States as a source of supply OF
the roast beef OF old England soon
will be a thing of the past and Argen-
tina will largely supply the beef mar
ket of the British Isles. In the opinion
of the meat trade of hat country.
, 1923-08-23
bella DONNA" SHOWN
FOR LAST TIMES TODAY

Ths final showings OF the Para.
mount picture, Bella Donna" with
Pola Negri in the stellar role. will DO
held at the Rialto theatre this eve.
ming, This is the first American pro-
duction OF the European film star.
Conway Tearle and Conrad Nagel are
in the cast. The mar who made ITO
Have and to Hold and Kick In
George Fftzmaurice. directed.
, 1923-08-23

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Aug. CO.
Ill. o. FishbaclS. state insurance
commissioner of the state OF Wash
lngton was elected president of the
National Association of COMMITS
siOners at the close of the 5ith an.
nual convention hero today. John
c. Luning of Tallahassee. Fla. was
elected first vicepresldent. lie is
state treasurer of Florida.
, 1923-08-23
C.. h. RE|MERTH IS MADE.
ARMY RESERVE MAJOR.

C. H. Relmerth. who attended the
reserve officers summer camp at
Fort Douglas. Utah, las month. re-
ceived notification this morning OF
his appointment as a major in the
infantry branch of the army reserve
corps.
, 1923-08-23
Berlin Street
Cars Suspended

BERLIN. Aug. 2o.-By The Asso-
ciated Press)SIn consequence OF the
enormous losses suffered in running
the street cars in Berlin. the muni.
cipRlity has decided to suspend the
operations OF the entire service.
, 1923-08-23

a rundown COnm-
ton and the trou-
bles a woman has
to go through at
that time, hot
flashes, nervous
ness and head.
aches. At times I
was not able to do
my work, butsinee
taking Lydia 2.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
7 am gaining ay-
, 1923-08-23

mails today had been removed to
Lagoon, Utah. where a barbecue will
be held tonight.
Among those in the hunting party
were Henry c.. Lund. former city
judge. Alvin . Niles and Joseph Rob-
inson. ranchman.
, 1923-08-23
Candidate for
Delegate Will
Boost Coolidge

CONCORD. N. H. Aug, 2a-First
Assistant Postmaster General John II.
bartlett. issued "A statement here to-
day announcing himself as a candi-
date to tho Republican national CON
vention next ear and definitely pledg.
ing himself to support Calvin Coolidge
for tho presidency.
, 1923-08-23
late FLASHES

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s.-sec-
rotary Mellon will renew TO the next
congress- his recommendation for a
reduction in the higher brackets Of
income surfaces. An announcement
OF his purpose at the treasury to-
day, however, said he was uncer.
tain whether the proposal would
meet with n favorable reception at
the capitol.
, 1923-08-23
WOMEN FROM
FORTY TO FIFTY
IlBeInterestedin Mrs .Hookers
Reeoveryby Use Of Lydia E.Pink-
hams Vegetable Compound

St.Paul. Minn.-"I was going through
the Change of Life and suffered from
, 1923-08-23

GENOA, Aug. 23.-Dy Tho Asso-
ciated Press.-A huge water spout
burst upon the coast of the GenOese
rivera today. inJuring numerous
people and doing much damage.
The principal places affected were
Sestri, Pegli, Gornigllano and San
Pier d'Arena.
, 1923-08-23

M0NTEVIDE0. Aug. 23.-Ad.
vices from Rivera say the town Of
San Pedrito in the BRAZILIAN state
Of Rio Grande do Sui has been
taken by 1000 revolutionaries. The
state troops have retired.
, 1923-08-23
CASPER. is /. FUTURE. CAPITAL,
Shaking Hands

is a custom hat originated away
back when men carried swords;
they extended the right or fighting
hand to show that their intentions
were ~peaceable.
1t has taken centuries to get man
kind to understand the value of
harmony and cooperation.
Banks used to think that they had
to be cold and naughty and condes-
cending-and some of them seem
to feel a little that way about it
yet!
The Citizens National simply feels
that it is here to serve; that patron
age is a form of cooperation; that
friendliness is never out of place,
and that any business which can
be handled solemnly can be just as
well handled smilingly.
, 1923-08-23
GEORGE vROMAN POST TO
HOLD RECEPTION HERE
FOR NEW POST OFFICERS

The George W. Woman post Of the
American Legion will hold a recep-
ton at the club rooms next Monday
evening for the officers and members
of tho newly organized Menes Hawley
post OF the legion.
, 1923-08-23

Send you automobile news to
Spark Pluy-Carc Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17

Boy Scout Troop No. "a. was read
by the regent. Plans for the next
years work was discussed and the
committees for the year were an
nounced. The reports from the vari-
Gus committees show the chapter to
be in splendid condition and an active
year is anticipated.
The State Historic Committee. ID. C..
ID. A. IT,, Will unveil a bronze tablet
marking the old historic house at
2Ol7 ] street, formerly the home Of
president Monroe. and now the home
or the Arts Club. June 90 at O'Clock
All members of patriotic organiZa-
liOns are invited to attend
Major L'Enfant Chapter. ID. A. r.,
held the closing meeting for the year at
the nome Of Maj. and Mrs. Fred Matte
son, 1898 Woodley road, Thursday even
ing. The regent, Mrs. Noble Newport
Potts. presided, and the chaplain Miss
Clara Willard, conducted devotions al
ter which the chapter joined in the So
Lutte 10 the flag. Miss Marguerite Wood
ward, the retiring secretary, read the
minutes of the previous meeting. Re
ports OF officers and committees were
followed by earnest discussion Of the
needs Of the stepping Stone" and
making plans to relieve them. The pro
posed rummage sale and other means Of
adding to the treasury were given con
sideration. HOStesseS for the coming
Year were assigned to be incorporated
in the year book which the program
tion. The meeting adjourned TO con
Vene in October at the home of the
treasurer, Mrs. Molster. Refreshments
and social hour followed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued TO the
following
Harry <. Williams of this city and Grace
Royal A. Hughes and Hilds VI. Heron
George A. Reed and Mary V Goldsborough.
Lloyd {. Craft and Mamie Jones, both of
Amelia Court House. Va.
Gerard ]. Niessen ir.. of this city and
Anna A. Perlowsk Of Sank Rapids, MINI
Edward Martz and Myra Fairall.
benjamin F. Turner and Mary F. Moody
we'll. both of Richmond, Va.
Ralph J. Andrews aud Ruth Emerson. both
Of Richmond. Va.
William w Green and Mildred Jackson
Rupert l.. Reid of Ryerdale Md ard
Edith l.. Marceron of this city.
William q. Duke and Maude E. Gregg
George q. Tibbett of Boston. Mass. and
Mary E. Zoffi of this city.
Oscar II. Westmoreland and Ruth j.. BAY
ter. both of Greensboro, y. &.
Marshall Saunders and Russell Carter
Alexander Williams and Buena V Key
Francis Z. kuper and Edna r. Jones.
George II. Anderson of this city and Ethel
Hood If Bohrard Hts. Md.
Frank II. Justis Of this city and Mary l..
Fuller of Stony Creek, Va.
Thomas Z. Mock and Ruth f. Riordan. no, h
of Clifton Station, Va
William j. Musgrove and Lynn J. English.
Joseph z. Dentz of this city and Mary T.
McQuade Of Germantown, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17
Veterans of Great War

dances, carnivals, grand military
balls, elaborate smokers, beach par
ties at the historic Ocean and Vir-
ginia beaches, boat trips in Hampton
roads are among the numerous
amusement features provided for. An
other feature that is attracting con-
siderable attention is the Offering of
prizes amounting to $500 for the
best band, drum corps and winners
of athletic events.
Plans are being, perfected by Dis
trict members of the Veterans of For
eign Wars to attend the twenty
fourth annual encampment of that
organization to be held in Norfolk,
Va, the last week in August. Many
trip in automobiles. while others will
go by boat or train. National Capt.
tai Post already has planned to make
the trip by boat.
Gen. Anton Stephan is expected to
again be elected department COM
mander of the District of Columbia
Department of the Veterans of For
eign Wars at the annual encampment
which opens tomorrow and will con-
tinue through Wednesday night at
the National Guard armory.
Sergt. Jasper Post of the American
Legion was without a meeting place
for its session Thursday night, but
the boys were not Stamped" In
stead of postponing the session a
sightseeing automobile was secured,
and while 1t was driven about the
city, with banners flying. the session
took place.
Commander r. J. Fraimey and Ed
ward L. Marthill were elected dele
gates 10 the national convention, with
r. J. Cunningham and Ralph A Gu
SICK as alterndteS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17

After two years of hard and intense
work on the part of the engineers of
the reclamation service dam. des-
tined to be the largest dirt filled dam
of the world, is rapidly progressing to
a point where it will be in a position
to turn tens of thousands of acres OF
sagebrush into blooming orchids.
The work which has been in pro-
gress for two years on the Teton
river. a branch Of the Yakima river,
in Washington. is an excellent eX-
ample of mans ingenuity in employ
ing the laws Of nature.
Because of the extent of the opera
ton and the comparatively limited
territory which is to be benefited, a
huge masonry dam. as in the case OF
the Roosevelt dam, was impract1cable
The reclamation service engineers
after studying the project decided
that an earthen dam with core wall
of concrete would fill the bill and yet
keep the cost within reason.
Find Ideal Spot.
Thirty miles up the canyon from
the fat upon which the water was
wanted an ideal spot was located FOR
the construction of the storage reser-
voir, and a spot. incidentally that
Offered an excellent opportunity Tor
the construction of the dam.
Shafts were bored down to point
In solid rock, we'll below the bed of
the river. on each side of the stream.
cross shaft was then pushed be-
tween the shafts and this was grad
Hally enlarged. Along the base OF
the cross shaft, the concrete core
wall was started. As the core wall
pIogressed. more and more Of the
d.
bringing the men nearer and nearer
the water flowing over their heads.
While this WORK was going on, a
tunnel was being driven at point
well above the dam operation, ana
running around, coming into the river
below the dam This tunnel, when
the work reached Il stage requ1r :
ing a dry bed overhead. was opened
and the river was run around the
construction work Then the core
wall was pushed to the service and
began to rise in the air, reaching out
toward the point 321 feet up where
it would finally find its ultimate height.
Siftcd by Water.
In a dirt filled dam, with a water
tight wall such as was constructed
here. il is desirable to place against
the wall the fine dirt and clay which
will pack in and harden, and as the
wall slopes away, the coarSer dirt
and finally rock are wanted. To
separate the material and grade 1T
would require much time and labor
as we'll as much handling and rehan-
ding if it were sifted and used in
the order wanted.
Learning a lesson from nature. who
builds her dams in rivers when an
obstrution blocks the free flow OF
the water, the engineers filled in
accros the river, we'll above the dam,
yet below the tunnel and laid tracks.
Out on these tracks cars Of dirt and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17
Rirer Made to Build Own Dam:
Largest of Its Kind in World
Project VIII Change Thousands of Acres
of Sagebrush in Northwest
Into Apple Orchards.

rock just al dug from the banks up
the canyon a short distance. are run
and dumped. Below this bank crib
bing has been built supporting pipes.
from which streams of water are
projected with great force against
the piled-up dirt and rock.
The water. of course. washes away
the material-"muck," il is called
and carries il downstream. The
fine dirt, CLAW and so on. being light
est. is carried furthest and lodges
against the core wall and the ma
terial is graded automatically back
to the heavy rock, which is carried
but a short distance.
The same operation is carried out
below the core wall, thus giving the
dam the properties of absolute
strength, water tightness and com
parative inexpense.
stress or Water.
The stress of the water 10 he in the
lake has been figured. and the dam
is being constructed sufficiently strong
to hold three times the weight re-
quired
Some figures will give good idea
of the extent of the operation. The
dam will represent 1.S5O0OO cubic
feet of material when complete 1t
Will be 321 feet high and sos feet
across at the crest. The artificial
lake behind will contain ZOE, 5OO-acre
much water as is necessary to cover
an acre one foot deep. In gallons this
will represent fairly near sixty bill
lion gallons of water. or enough to
cover the District OF Columbia TO an
average depth of five feet.
The river is utilized as a canal and
carries the water down to the point
where the canyon ends. At this point
gates are provided to let the water
out into the irrigation canals as de-
sired. and at the dam another set of
gates are TO be placed.
+. T. Grove, the engineer in charge.
is considered one of the best in the
service. He has a reputation as a
hustler. and has been driving the
work along al remarkably rapid
pace. His personality and enthusiasm
for his work are best typifed by a
sign over his desk. visible as one
steps through the door into his office.
This sign reads ITO He'll with EX-
cuses. We Want the Muck"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17
OVERSEAS WOMEN ASK
HOSPITAL FOR DISABLED
Exclusive Use of Home by Femi-
nine Veterans Urged on
War Department.

CHICAGO. June 16.-San Francisco
was chosen as the next years con-
vention city of the Women's Over
seas Service League at its annual con-
vention, which closed here today.
Louise Wells. Chicago. was unani-
mously reelected president Of the
league. and Helen Courtcray. Indian
aPolis, recording secretary. The work
being. done among 500 disabled over
seas womcn now in California hos
pitfalls was explained by Mrs. Eugene
Is. SturGis Of! San Francisco. Sne
made passionate plea for support
of resolution adopted yesterday
calling for funds with which to carry
on the reha biitation work among
these veterans.
4 resolution authorizing the send
ing of a letter to the War Depart
ment urging the construction Of a
home and hospital for the exclusive
use Of disabled overseas women also
was adopted.