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The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
PERSONNEL MISSING PLANE.

DAN fhANClDCO, sept. .-rOl-
lowing is the personnel of the naval
seaplane Pm No. /.
Commander John Rodgers, in
command One of family famous
in the navy, he was born in Wash
ington, d. c., January Is, 1881.
1t has been ii saying mat there
has been a John Rodgers in the
navy register ev,r since there was Il
navy" Comr1aEder Rodgers is the
son of Admifal John A. Rodgers.
U. S. N, retired, whose residence is
at Tavre de Grace. Nd The son
entered the naval academy in 1899
and during the Spanish american
War served aboard the U. S. S. Co.
mmbia, in Cuba and Porto Rico.
He was graduated from Annapolis
and commissioned ensign. He first
became interested in aviation
through experimenting with man
lifting kites for "spotting" purposes.
In 1911 he went to the Wright
Aviation School at Dayton, Ohio.
and was the second naval officer
to become an aviator.
During the World War he was on
duty with submarines and mine
forces in the North Sea. He was
awarded "a Distinguished Service
Medal He assisted C. p Rodgers in
the transcontinental flight that won
first prize. Leaving aviation for
time, Commander Rodgers became
executive officer of the U. S. S.
Nevada. Later he returned to aero
nautics as commanding officer of the
naval air station at Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii. He then was appointed
master of the U. S. S. Wright. flag
ship of the aircraft squadron OF the
scouting fleet He held this post
when he was designated flight unit
commander Of the San Francisco
Honolulu nonstop project.
The first John Rodgers to figure
in naval history served as an officer
in 1875: He was known as 1.-The
bold bald eagle of the seas" Since.
there has been a continuous line OF
John Rodgers in the navy, but the
present fight commander has no
sons to carry on the line.
Second in Command.
Lieutenant Byron James Connell,
second in command. He was born
at Elizabeth, Pa, August IL, 1894.
He was graduated from Pennsyl-
vania State College in 1918 with the
degree Of bachelor Of science in civil
engineering. He Immediately en-
tered the naval aviation service,
and after a ground course at the
Massachusetts, Institute Of Technol-
ogy, he began flying at the naval
base in San Pedro, Cal.
Later he was appointed fight
squadron commander at Coco SOLO,
Canal Zone.
In 1922 Lieutenant Connell was
selected by the Navy Department to
take a postgraduate course in aero
nautical engineering and in 1924 re-
ceived the degree master OF science
from Massachusetts Tech. He put
in the last year with scouting plane
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
w. E.. T. u. Woman Is
Killed by Assassin

VINTON, Iowa, Sept. S.-Mrs. c..
B. Cook, President Of the Denton
County w. c. r. u, was shot to
death when a bullet, fired through a
window on the first floor of her
home last night, hit her while she
was sewing. Mrs. Cook had been
active furnishing information lead
ing to the arrest of bootleggers and
rum runners. The w. c. T. U.
County Convention was to have Op-
ened here today with Mrs. Cook
presiding.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
Harding Memorial
Representatives Named

CHICAGO, Sept. S.--John Moss, of
Milwaukee, President OF the kiwanis
International, announces that Senator
Frank B. Willis, who nominated War
rem G. Harding, will represent the
United States, and DR.. J. II. King, o!
Ottawa. Minister Of Public Works,
will represent Canada at the unveil
ling OF the Harding International Mem
'orial at Stanley Park In Vancouver
on September 16.
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new HAL|BUT
BANKS means
LARGER TRADE

SEATTLE, Sept. 8.-The discoy-
cry of new halibut banks off Sannak
Island, south of Usaimak Islands, OF
the Aleutians, is likely to revive
the halibut trade through Seattle,
E. A. Wakefield, American Consul
at Prince Rupert, B. c., predicts.
The report was published here
that Seattle is just as close to the
new banks at Prince Rupert.
Consul Wakefield said diversion
OF the fishing boats to Seattle will
give the American railroads an extra
$1,OOO,OOO worth of freight money.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
Must Men Wear
Goats on Hot Days
In Dining Car?

TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. s.-Whether
the Southern Pacific Railway can
require male passenger to wear a
coat while being served in the din
ing car has been brought before
the Corporation Commission as the
result of a complaint made by N.
Pennington, OF this city A waiter
on train refused to serve him until
he had donned his coat Penning-
ton said his new coat shirt cost
$4.9S and was most comfortable in
the car during a hot day.
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FORMER PREMIER OF
n FRANCE, RENE VIVIAN
DIES; BRILLIANT NAN

tical life as man who embodies in
their truest sense of the principles Of
Liberty, equality and fraternity upon
which the French Republic was foun-
ded
Destined by his pious mother to
the cloth of the Roman Catholic
Church, Viviani's taste for oratory
and love Of debate estranged him
from the secular influence in early
manhood and decided his choice OF
the law as a profession.
He was graduated from the Uni
versity Of Paris and Immediately be-
gan the practice of law in Algers,
but 1t WAS not long before his ambi-
tions required wider field. He
overcame many obstacles to establish
himself in Paris, and many more
before anyone knew he was there,
4
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COOLIDGE IN
WASHINGTON
ON THURSDAY.
President to Return in Time
for First Cabinet Meet
ing, 3 Months.

SWAMPSCOTT, Mass, Sept. s.
President Coolidge returns to Wash
ington on Thursday. in time for the
first Cabinet meeting held in nearly
three months.
On Friday he will take up wheth-
er to build new dirigible and will
also discuss what is to be done to
Gen. Mitchell.
Physicians pronounce the Presi-
dent as in the best physical con-
|dition since he entered the White
House.
The President spent Labor Day
quietly celebrating the nineteenth
birthday of his son John Coolidge,
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
KILLED
BY YCLOUDBURST
IN WASHINGTON
Canyon Suddenly Flooded
Sweeping Hotel, and
Houses Down Stream.

WENATCHEE, Wash, Sept s. -
swept Spring Water Canyon, and the
early reports were seven known dead,
three injured and 10 missing.
The cloudburst flooded the South
Wenatchee Railroad Terminal The
torrent smashed five houses and car
ried three story frame hotel so
feet. One hundred and fifty men
Immediately started searching the
ruins for bodies.
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Thousands Quit Work
Result Diamond Strike

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa,
Sept. 8.-Thousands OF workers in
this district will abandon their jobs
and take part in the diamond rush
to Cersonkrall where 5000 claims
have been staked. Stones weighing
28 carats. are reported to have been
found IS inches under the soil.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
Negro Beauty Parade
Is Held; Prize Winners

HUNTINGTON BENCH, Cal,
Sept. S.-Mildred Boyd won the first
prize in the Western Negro bath
ing beauty parade yesterday. She
received a silver cup and $10O.
Vesta Jackson won the first prize
in the juvenile class.
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EXPLOSION ON
DESTROYER; 4
men ARE DEAD

SHANGHAI, Sept. S.-The United
States destroyer Noah yesterday re-
ported by radio that four men Of
her crew have been killed by an
explosion.
Today the Noah arrived here with
the bodies OF the men killed as the
result of the explosion Of steam
pipe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
Six Are Killed When
Auto Is Hit by Train

RIVERS, Tenn. Sept. S.-Claude
Warren Beardstown farmer, his
wife and two children, his mother
and Tom Curl, were killed near here
when a train struck the automobile
in which they were riding.
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Recluse Is Killed
After Staying Deputy

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, Sept. 8.-De.
clining to be dispossessed OF his one
room cabin which blocked the path
of new road, Paul WoOdside, a
recluse, killed Deputy Sheriff Round
tree and wounded Sheriff Trafton.
The latter shot Woodside in the head,
the recluse dying shortly aiterward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
Japanese Steamer Radios
Sinking During Typhoon

TOXIC, Sept. 8.-The Yoshino
noon she was sinking The steamer
was caught in the center of ty
phoon between Formosa and Japan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
Fraser River Fishermen
Make Demand on Cannerie.

NEW WESTMINSTER, B. c.. Sept
S.-Last Saturday one thousand Fras
er River fishermen presented an ul-
timatum demanding an increase from
the canneries for fish. The fisher
men demanded 10 cents apiece for
humpbacks and six cents a pound
for cohoes, 25 cents piece for
chums.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
600 Striking British
Seamen to Be Arrested

MELBOURNE, Sept. S.-Warrants
have been issued for the arrest of
500 striking British seamen. The
warrants were issued because it Is
charged the men refuse to return
to duty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08

- Winston Churchill, British Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer has reached tentative agreement with France
whereby the latter will pay 62 millions each year its
debt to Britain. Sonora Martinez del Rio Of the
richest and most beautiful women in Mexico City, has
decided to enter the films. Hugh McQullan, famous
pitcher of the Giants out of the game since mx-up with
his wife, has sued the New York team for $4338 his
salary for the balance of the Leonard Seppala
of the dog drivers who rushed antitoxn dpheria
stricken Nome, will receive gold medal with the other
drivers in October from the Department of the Interior
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
3 Pronounced Quakes
Are Felt in Australia

MELBOURNE, Sept. 8.-Three pro-
nounced earthquakes were felt here
and in various parts of this region.
The damage is reported slight
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
LAWYER AND STATESMAN.

: Rene Viviani, ex-Premier OF France
and internationally famous lawyer
and statesman, was the most renowns
ed of the public men given to the
French nation by her young colonies
in Africa. Born November 8, 1868.
in the thriving little village Of Sidi
Bel Abbes, in the interior of Algeria,
which was itself born Of the brilliant
French conquest. Viviani came to be
known through the years Of his poll
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
DAWES SOUNDS
WARNING ABOUT
IDEALS OF U. s,
Eulogizes at Doughboy Mon
ucent at Centralia-
Hits Radicals.

CENTRALIA, WASH, Sept. s. -
Pausing for 10 minutes, enroute south
at the foot Of the statue of the dough-
boy erected to the memory Of the
Legionnaries killed in battling the
Industrial Workers of the World, on
Armistice Day. 1919, Vice President
Charles G. Dawes, eulogized on the
ideals for which they died and
said:
"These Legionnaries stood for an
organized government and woe be
to the man or organization who would
tear down their ideals"
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08

PARIS. Sept S.-FOrmer Premier
Rene Viviani died yesterday at the
Malmansion sanitarium where he had
been confined since his collapse two
years ago while pleading case when
worn out with grief over the death
Of his wife.
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
Tourists Are Killed
In Tornado, Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Sept. S.-Two
tourists were Killed and five injured
by tornado which struck this place
Sunday night,
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
SPEAKS At SEATTLE.

SEATTLE, Sept. 8.-Speaking on
reform of the Senate rules here Sat.
urday night, Vice President Dawes
characterized the present rules as
shameful and humiliating. Compar-
ing eastern and western radicalism,
Dawes said: Il know the people of
the west are property owning and
God fearing, consciousness of the
only kicking like the De.il when
they know something is wrong"
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MAKES GOOD At PORTLAND.

PORTLAND, Sept. 8.-Vice-Pres-
ident Dawes brought $500 persons to
their feet here last night in rising
popular vote pledging themselves to
support reform in the Senate rules.
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FOR INVESTIGATION.

WASHINGTON. Sept. s. Gen.
William Mitchell's latest criticisms
of the administrations air service
policies will be referred to Inspector
General Of the Army for investiga-
The Alaska daily empire., 1925-09-08
ABANDON HOPE
70 R MISSING
PLANE PN9-1
Capt. Moses Despairs Find
ing Crew Alive-Per-
sonnel on Plane.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. s.-Capt
Moses. commanding the nonstop
flight project, San Francisco to Ha-
waii, announced that virtually all
hope has been given up of finding
the crew of the PN9-1 alive. The
seaplane was forced to descend a
week ago this afternoon on the Pa
ciflc about 800 miles from the IIa-
waiian Islands. owing to the gas
supply being exhausted.
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DEATH LIST GROWS.

WENATCHEE, Wash. Sept. s.
Twelve dead have been identified and
four are known to be missing
The death list will be uncertain
as an automobile tourist camp was
demolished without any record Of
the number o. people there.
Betty Mcdonald. aged years. was
rescued alive Sunday from under
part Of floor where she had stuck
for 16 hours.
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ROCK SLIDE FORMS.

WENAT oHEE. Wash. Sept. s. =
Major X. w. Thorn, Of the regula
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-29

Children love the pleasant taste Of
california Fig Syrup" and gladly
take It even when bilious, feverish,
sick, or constipated. No other laxa-
tive regulates the tender little
bowels so nicely. 1t sweetens the
stomach and starts the liver and
bowels without cramping or over
acting. Contains no narcotics or
soothing drugs.
Tell your druggist you want only
the genuine California Fig Syrup"
which has directions for babies and
children of all ages printed on bottle
Mother! You must say California"
or you may get an imitation fig
syrup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-29
The Double Cross
BY A. r. THOMAS
Mystery Story of Dramatic Power.
Copyright by Mead
Copyright. 1929. by podd. Mead & Co.

see him again. take his hand, hear
his Voice-ecStaSy, A few moment s
of sensation, then a chilling thought.
What should she say to him?
Swiftly her mind reviewed the
events of her life since Jim had gone
away. She could not talk of that
she must not let him guess to what
a pass things had come. There had
been changes enough in many ways.
hut she suddenly realized that nothing
had changed in relation to Jim. Moth
ing-yet everything. Then she had
believed him to be n scoundrel. She
had accepted Nina Morgan's story at
its face value. Now she disbelteved
it utterly. She had recovered her
faith in Stanley. Why? Why? 1t
was illogical. There was no sense in
it, Why was it?
At this instant the door Of her morn
tng-room opened. and her husband APP
peared. Instantly, with the terrify
ing illumination of flash of light
ming the answer flashed upon her. 1t
was because she loved Jim Stanley,
This she knew suddenly, beyond per
adventure of doubt, as she looked
upon her husband. In the great white
light of this illumination all her life
suddenly took on IA new meaning. a
new value. Cold dark places were
lighted up. old proportions were re-
arranged. Her husband was there.
but he meant nothing. Jim had re
turned, In little while she would
sec him, She could think of nothing
else What Waterman said 10 her
and what she answered him she could
never remember.
1t was not until they sat at din
ner half an hour later that she
was able to think. Her first impulse
was to telephone Stanley not to
come That would be the wise
thing to do. She must have time to
get herself together. to determine what
she ought to do, organize her forces
to carry it through. She had plenty
of time during the meal for reflection.
She and Rollin had little to say to
each other these days that was not
perfunctory Just now he himself
had sufficient material for reflection,
so that the meal passed in almost
total silence.
"Nesbit." said Doris to the butler as
dinner neared its end, Il think We'll
have coffee in the drawing room
tonight"
She had opened her mouth n few
moments later, as she sat before the
fire in the drawing room. to tell her
husband that Jim had returned, when
he broke the silence that had lasted
some moments.
Doris. old girl" he said, I'm sorry
to be SO dun tonight"
Il hadn't noticed ii" she said.
you've been very nice about it,
haven't been aInusing-but the fact is
I'm terribly worried"
With an effort she turned her mind
10 what he was saying. whats the
NATTER"
oh. business a usual.
continued in Tomorrow's Starr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-29

A lovely group that is pleasing the eye it is
practical. OF popular American Walnut Veneer and Gum
Wood and comprises Buffet, Oblons Extension Table,
China Cabinet Server. five Side and Armchair. Floor
Lamp Table Lamp and Beautiful Table Scarf. Here is
suite that will give many years of service and add dignity
and beauty any dining
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-12

yyniyerslty. Tor the alleged killing
Sc Robert Read. ewentyone. Gem
fenary College student and Jar
athlete, according to q confession
which Caddo parish authorities
claim Gill made 10 them.
The confession, apparently clear
ed up the mystery surrounding the
Slisapuearafice Of Read.
CHI claimed ne purpcaely met
Read III ) bathing resort with the
Intention Of whipping him because
az his alleged annoyance Of Mrs.
GIN officers stated.
The two men met ana, u the
presence 81 Mrs. Gill, engaged In
( fisf fight in the river which end
"a when GIN finally OverpOwered
Read 81 beating his head against
8 boat and leaving him unconscious
il1 the water, according TO Giu's ale
legged confession.
searching parties continued 70
drag "Old River today Tor young
Reads body.
en- was arrested and placed IN
the parish fail pending an invests
cation Of the case. He told of1i'
GERS that ne and Mrs. Gill were
secretly married last October.
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hundred students viii b In camp
at the end Of the day.
Practically al Of the leading col.
leges and schools Of the States Of
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia,
and the District Of Columbia win
be represented during the camp,
which Is to last for six weeks.
Students OF Georgetown Uni
versity. Maryland University Of Col
lege Park, Nd, and others Of Wash
ington are arriving.
Among the famous schools Of the
South that win be represented il
the Virginia Military Institute Of
Lexington.
The medical unit OF the r. Q.
T. c. from George washington Uni.
versity win not come to Camp Meade
for training.
This unit will receive active train.
ing with the field service school Of
the army, Carlisle barracks. Penn
sylvania.
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DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION EXERCISES

Annual commencement exercises
OF Dunbar High School win be
neld Tuesday, June 16, on the
Howard University campus at 6
D. m. when more than 200 stu
dents viii be graduated before what
Is anticipated by Walter L. Smith,
principal of Dunbar to be a record
crowd
In the event OF rain the exercises
viii be held in the main auditorium
at Dunbar High School at s
o'clock.
Graduation exercises for Arm
strong High School viii be held at
the Dunbar High School main audi
torium Friday night at 8 o'clock.
Arthur C. Newman said today that
1t had been hoped to open the
new Armstrong Auditorium with
the commencement exercises toFnor-
row but it was found that electric
lights will not be available by that
time.
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he thought they wore "undemO.

he thought they were "undemo.
cratic
II am opposed to all secret so
cieties." said Doctor Ballou.
Taking advantage Of this broad
statement Attorney John e. Laskey.
representing the three boys seeking
restoration Of honors, obtained
from Doctor Ballou the admission
that he belonged to the Masonic
order.
1t was also brought out at the
trial yesterday that high school
boys baAonging to the De Molav
Junior Order. composed Of boys
whose fathers are MasOns, were
not punished, buy rather rewarded,
for their afftliation with this secret
organization.
The final testimony in the trial
will be taken tomorrow morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-12
BRIDGE MENACE
To TOWN s
TRAFFIC
Capitol Heights Making Eff
fort for Improvement of
Central Ave. Structure

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Nd, June
i2.-Town authorities are redoub-
ling efforts to have the eighteen
foot bridge in Central avenue
widened, to take care of the in
creased traffic expected when Gen.
trail avenue from Bennings to the
District line is improved.
The road is expected to be fin
Ished in from six weeks to two
months. according to word received
by Mayor George Finger from
Major Wheeler. acting Engineer
Commissioners of the District or TO-
lumbia, through Congressman
Stephen Cambria, Of the Firth
Maryland district.
It is claimed that the Central
avenue bridge is not only too mar
row located as it is on a hfty-foot
. road, but it is without barriers on
both sides. and gives suostant'aI
evidence OF having weakened.
The matter Is again being taken
up with the State Roads commas
sion.
Completion of the Improvement
will afford a fine road from Ben
nings to Halls station. The Dis.
trict authorities have oiled the
Sixty-first street detour upon pay
ment of a nominal deposit by Mayor
Finger.
The ladies auxiliary of the Ma
sonic Club has elected the follow
ing officers: Mrs. Viola Reuse, presi-
dent Mrs. George Smith, first vice
president Mrs. Olive Litz, Seat Pleas
ant, second vice president; Mrs.
Minnie Simpson, Maryland Park,
third vice president, and Mrs. George
Finger, secretary.
On June Is five members Of the
auxiliary will celebrate their birth
day anniversaries at the Commun,
ity House at Seat Pleasant.
At the Capitol Heights elemen-
tary school tonight annual closing
exercises will be held when Profess
sor Nicholas Orem, Prince Georges
county superintendent of schools.
will present certificates to class
which has completed the seven
grade course Mayor George Finger
viii be the principal speaker.
Members of the Capitol Heights
volunteer fire department and its
ladies' auxiliary are planning the
annual Fourth Of July firemen's
celebration.
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Infants Summer Dresses EOo
Gowns and Gertrudes OOC

Cool, fine little nainsook garments, trimmed
with fine tucks ruffles, lace and hand embroidery.
Some with cute little embroidery Jokes. Sizes
to years.
PaIais ROyaI-Bargan Basement
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FRATS
BUT BELONGS
To MASONS
BaIlou Makes Admission Dur
ing "Frat" TriaI-De Molay
Order Favored

Testifying in defense of the Board
of Education's stand that Greek let
ter fraternities are. detrimental to
the best interests of high school
boys, superintendent of Schools
Ballou Late yesterday afternoon told
Justice Bailey. Circuit Court, that
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K|LLEDSTU DENT
TO PROTECT
HONOR
Confession Clears Up LoyoIa
University Staying
Mystery

SHREVEPORT, La, June H.
10 protect the honor Of my wife
and home.
This Is the defense plea. set up
by George w. GIN, twenty-three
year-oId law student. Of LoyoIa
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500 STUDENTS
ENTER CAMP
MEADE
District, Virginia and Mary
land Schools Well Represents
ed for Reserve Training
lSpeciaI to Tlle Tlmes.l

CAMP MEADE. Nd. June H.
The 1926 training camp for thu stu.
dents Of the II. o. r. c.. or Reserve
Officers Training Corps, of the Third
corps area. viii open today. Five
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pdl1iS RO)1l BARGAIN Basement

half holiday the season be enjoyed the thousands Government employ
Great deal more TO you you the P Royal Bargain Basement and
ned for yOu-Desses Hosiery Underwear very special prices and