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Evening star., 1928-12-02
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to Soapy's Golfers by means of violence
or trickery, it is said, while killings
were not infrequent. Soapy was the
boss of Skagway and also its mayor.
One day it was learned that a par
ticularly fragrant robbery had been per-
petrated or instigated by the mayor
This proved to be the "one drop too
many" for Soapy Smith A group of
indignant citizens assembled with the
murderous determination to "get
Soapy." Word was received to this eff
feet by the mayor himself. Soapy was
nothing, if not brave man. Instead
of running away he approached the
menacing crowd. pistol in a holster
under his armpit and rife in his
hand. A man named Reed, a United
States marshal or deputy, jammed his
gun in Soapy's chest.
Don't shoot!" cried Soapy.
AS he spoke the hammer of the pistol
fell and discharged bullet that went
through Smiths heart. But not before
Soapy had emptied a shell from his
rife into Reeds abdomen Smith fell
dead. Reed staggered back and sank
to the ground gasping. He was car
ried away and died little later.
Thus ended one of the most pictur-
esquely villainouS characters known to
American pioneers. 1t would be diff
cult to recognize in the peaceful, law
abiding town of the Skagway of 1928
the turbulent, riotous gold rush" set
tlement of 80 years ago.
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detectives declared Blymyer said he
knew the Rudy girl and had attended
her funeral. He was a neighbor and
had also worked in the same factory
with her, it was learned, too, but he
denied having pow vowed for the girl
and said he knew nothing about her
death.
Meanwhile Blymer intimated that he
had no regrets for the death Of Reh-
meyer. At the county jail today he
said:
"Rehmeyer is dead. no longer feel
bewitched. Now I can eat and sleep"
Only One Sorry.
John Curry, Is, who was arrested
with Blymer, shared that feeling, and
of the trio, all of whom have confessed
to the Rehmeyer Staying, only Wilbert
c. Hess appeared sorry.
District Attorney Hermann said he
would investigate the practice Of witch
craft in the county A search of Bly,
mer's room revealed that he conducted
an extensive practice" in voodooism.
1t developed that Blymer was at one
time a patient at the Harrisburg State
Hospital for the Insane and was dis
charged as cured, that the three Slay-
ers took SO from their victims pockets
and divided 1t among themselves. and
that Blymer himself took treatment
from other voodoo doctors.
Evening star., 1928-12-02
FORMER ASSOCIATES
HONOR R. E. NELSON
City Post Office Employe, Who Re-
tired After 40 Years, Is
Given Surprise Party.


Roger E. Nelson, who. was retired
from a clerkship in the registry divi-
sion of the city post Office after more
than 40 years service, November 16,
had pleasant memories kept alive by
a surprise" card party given him by
his niece, Mrs Charles p O'Hara, at
her residence in the Manor House last
Wednesday.
Mr. Nelson found himself surrounded
by many of his fellow clerks from the
city post Office in Mrs O'Hara's apart
ment.
Mr. Nelson reached the retirement
age of 65 years several years ago, but
was granted an extension of two years.
He was 81 years old November II, the
day following his retirement, and had
completed 40 years of continuous serv-
ice in the city post Office on July 6, last.
On the occasion of his retirement he
was presented with handsome man
Evening star., 1928-12-02
PEACEFUL SKAGWAY MARKS
RIOTOUS DAYS BY MEMORIAL
Hectic Era of Gold Rush Saw
Rise and Fall of Noto-
riouS Mayor.
Skull of "Soapy" Smith, Bad
Man, Is Painted on
Cliff.

Exactly 80 years have passed since
the famous "Klondike rush" for Alaska
gold. In commemoration of this inter-
esting period of American history there
has been opened in Skagway, Alaska,
the Museum of 49," In addition to
the museum a conspicuous memorial
is to be seen on rocky cliff of the
mountainside behind the docks, which
face the Lynn Canal and control the
water approach to the town.
The memorial is a rocky profile of
heroic size, naturally shaped and arti-
f1cially painted to represent skull,
bearing the conspicuous words, "Soapy
Smiths Skull"
During the early days of '98 "Soapy"
was the big man of Skagway. He out
fitted prospectors en- route to the Klon-
dixie, housed them, fed them and en-
tertained them with drink, gambling
and women. None of this was done for
Evening star., 1928-12-02
THIRD WITCH DEATH
CHARGE IS PROBED
York Police Devote Hours to
Questioning VoodooiSt
on Fate of Girl.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
YORK. Pa, December with two
slayings in York County within recent
years definitely attributed to witchcraft
authorities today bent their efforts to-
ward linking the death of third prob
able victim, a 16-year-old girl, to the
weird practices Of the cult.
A voodoo doctor" John Blymyer,
reputed leader Of the trio which dubbed
to death and burned Nelson D. Reh-
meyer, the latest victim. in farmhouse
near here Tuesday night, was ques-
toned by police for hours today in con-
nection with the death more than a
year ago of the girl, Gertrude Rudy of
this city.
Search for Motive.
Her body was found hacked to pieces
along the railroad tracks near the city.
She had been shot first and then her
body was cut up. the police said. No
motive ever was established for the
crime. but witchcraft was suspected, and
it was learned that she had tried the
'poW wow treatment.
After several hours of questioning,
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tel clock by his fellow employees. The
presentation was made in behalf of
the force by S. M. Clarke, foreman Of
the registry division.
Mr. Nelson has been a resident Of
this city since he was 12 years old. He
is a member of the Potomac Council,
knights of Columbus. His nearest rela-
tives are nephews and nieces. He was
never married.
Evening star., 1928-12-02
COMMUNISTS GET VOTE.
Manu- Accords Party Full Partici-
patton in Rumanian Elections.

BUCHAREST, Rumania. December
l R.-As an earnest of his desire to
give all political parties full liberty of
action, Juliu Maniu, new premier, to-
day directed that the Communist party
OF Rumania be allowed to participate
freely in the approaching elections. He
also ordered the release of Boris
Stefanof, a Communist Deputy, who
has been serving long prison sentence
imposed for alleged subversive activi-
ties.
/. Mihilachi, minister of education,
in his campaign to deter anti-Jewish
riots among students, decreed that in
the future all students who attack Jews
will be dismissed from the universities
and sent to service in the army.
Evening star., 1928-12-02
Gun. .Toting Puritans.

The early Puritans always went
armed to meeting, although to justify
and perhaps sanctify the Sunday gun
toting" they were forbidden to fire at
anything save their two greatest in
convenience" Indians and wolves!
Evening star., 1928-12-02

Considering all obstacles, an enor-
nous amount of money and care is
spent on education in South America.
The Washington times., 1928-01-20
Guy GREEN TO WE'D

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Evening star., 1928-04-04

billion feet annually. Of which Southern
Pine, where reforestation is being
actively carried forward, accounts for
seven billion feet.
Will Set Out Pines.
Between 100000 and 10000, 900
young pine trees will be set out around
Bogalusa. La. this year alone. In the
last year more than 5000 pounds of
long leaf pine seed has been harvested
and will be used in nurseries this
Spring. In the Bogalusa section the
lumbermen are endeavoring to replant
5000 acres each year.
Taking 1t all in ALL" declared one
official of the Southern Pine Associa-
ton today, "the outlook Is distinctly
encouraging Our statistical status
continues fundamentally sound. The
demand is large and increasing and
under stimulus of a seven-billion dollar
building year, there is no reason why
we should not witness a performance
comparable with the good years Of 1925
and 1926"
I'm spite OF this satisfactory view of
the situation from a volume viewpoint"
declared A. j. Peavy, president Of the
association, at has not been satisfactory
to the producer because his margin of
profit has been entirely too narrow.
There is, however. comfort in the fact
that we have market opportunity"
Florida, Georgia and Carolina mills
have reported increased demand in the
last few weeks.
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stock. two dcen crates fancy. 500 per

stock, two dcen crates fancy. 500 per
crate.
Eerplant-- supplies light, demand
moderate. market dull; Florida, pepper
crates fancy. some small sire, 4,oosa,ao'
few best 500,
Peppers supplies light, demand
light, market dull, Florida, pepper
crates. fancy. medium siye sSoaAoo.
Squash supplies lisht; demand light
market dull, rlogida, pepper crates.
white. mostly 500,
Cauliglowvr~ supplies lialit; demand
nnht, market dull, California. crates,
2.oNa2 IS. Cfes<>n. crates mostly 92S,
Carrots supplies l'ght, demand
liIht. market steady: Texas. buShel
baskets. mostly 9,aa.
ReetS Supplies moderate. demand
itSht, market steady. Texas, buShel
baskets mostly irS few hish as 400.
Peas Supplies liberal demand light,
market dun, California. 4S-pound
crates. mostly 600
Oranges Supplies liberal; demand
moderate. market steady: Florida. boxes.
medium size. best, mostly $50: few
higher large and small sizes discounted;
California, boxes. medium size, mostly
600. large size discounted,
rapefruit--Supplies light: demand
moderate. market steady; California.
boxes, medium size, 5.S0a6,00. small
siseS discounted.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
LUMBER INDUSTRY
OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT.
Demand Heavy and Output Is
Approaching Mill
Capacity.


Special Dispatch TO The star.
NEW YORK, April 4.-The great
lumber business of the country today Is
showing marked improvement over
conditions existing year ago. Output
in both the Southern pine districts and
in the Pacific Northwest is approaching
mill capacity and working forces are
large and steadily engaged.
Weather conditions in the South have
been generally satisfactory and have
contributed 10 an adequate log supply.
while in tho Northwest log production
has at time allied to keep pace with
requirements
Better still e supply OF railroad cars
has been 81. that production has
moved regu Nv into consuming GEN.
ters ut adeo e rates to meet growing
Spring bull hg demands. Reports
from III Sol lern pine mills show that
production the last three months
has been at rate of about 288.600,-
600 feet m tn. or IA per cent above
the output ft the corresponding period
Of 1927. but 4 decline of about l per
cent from 1926. Shipments from the
same mills b:@.Se been approximately Il
per cent ov?f production. gain in
shipments c." l6 per cent over 1927.
Stocks have rsllen off 2.3 per cent from
this time lass year.
Stoe3s in Hand Low.
Demand hsA been heavier than either
production o.tshipments, so far as the
Southern piryS' mills are concerned. and
stocks IN the hands of local retailers
are lower thAl for some years. There
is general %ndency among the latter
to replenish Supplies in anticipation of
the demand Nhich is expected TO de-
velop now tlet the weather has settled.
Untitled orde:s at the mills are equiv
alent to nearly four weeks production.
and total stocks are equal to about
l2ia weeks production at the current
rate.
Stocks beissg laid In by retailers indi-
cate that demand IS Of highly diverSi-
fed nature. ana the lumber they are
buying is for general building needs.
This is takell as highly encouraging by
the trade in general. Lumber exports
to foreign countries have picked up
strikingly from both gulf and Pacific
Coast ports The shipments from
Southern ports have been heavier than
for any similar period in the last IL
years. with the exception Of 1925, 1920
and 1925. Prices have picked UP stead
lily since January, while milling costs
have been fairly steady. although
there have been some slight advances
in logging costs owing to Increased
length of haul in some districts.
The supply OF timber. 1t is estimated,
Is likely to be adequate for scores Of
years to come. The growth of the
forests of the Nation is placed at 16
Evening star., 1928-04-04
EQUIPMENT TRUST BOND
BIDDING VOTED DOWN

NEW YORK, April P).-Dealers
in investment securities have voted
10 to l in opposition to competitive
bidding for railroad equipment trust
securities, Ernest L. Nye Of Freeman
& Co. announced yesterday, after COM
piling returns Of questionnaire sent
broadcast throughout the country. The
dealers signified the belief that the
whole question Of equipment trust
financing should be reconsidered care
fully before the Interstate Commerce
Commission issues a permanent order.
Mr. Nye said that he believes the
commission still considers its recon-
mendation Of competitive bidding for
equipment trust securities as expert
mental. and that the members are
maintaining open minds pending a
practical demonstration of the working
Of its plan in market Of declining
priceS
Evening star., 1928-04-04
WORKERS OFFERED STOCK
q. 8. Steel Corp. Employees Have
Right to Buy 100. 900 Shares.

NEW YORK. April 4 GE).-Employes
OF the United States Steel Corporation
have been offered the right to buy lo0.-
900 shares Of the corporations COM
mon stock at $l45 per share, or about
Sl.3S under the closing market price.
The offer, made under an annual
stock subscription plan. usually is ef-
fective in January, but last year be-
cause Of the 40 per cent stock dividend
1t was delayed until June and again
was postponed until April / to permit
employees who previously had subscribed
an opportunity to complete payments.
Some 6l.2S5 employees subscribed to
1Si ,42T shares at $122 each last year.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
"MEL0N" APPROVED.
100 Per Cent Stock Dividend Of
Vacuum oil o. K.'d by Board.

NEW YORK. April R.-Direc-
tors Of the Vacuum on Co. today au-
thorized the 100 per cent stock divi-
dend approved by stockholders March
81. paving the way for the cutting April
IL. when 1t becomes payable, of mel
on" having q market value Of some
S35e, ,S3l ,S08.
Holders of the 2.498.S32 shares OF
common stock outstanding will receive
2,498,632 additional shares. which have
par value of SIS each. but a market
value Of about Sl44 each. The COM
pany's capitalization actually Is in
creased TO 1000, 900 shares. but 2,002, 1886
shares viii be held, probably to be used
In financing an ambitious expansion
program. which includes acquisition Of
additional properties in this country.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
DECENTRALIZATION O. ks.

NEW YORK, April (P.-Stock-
holders of Savage Arms Corporation
have approved plan of recapitalization
by which all of the company's activities
n the manufacture of sporting arms will
be concentrated In the j. Stevens Arms
Co. A new subsidiary will be formed
to take over the electric household
products department All stock of both
subsidiaries will be held by the parent
company. the stock of which will be
SOlit Q for
Evening star., 1928-04-04
COAL OUTPUT DOWN.

NEW YORK, April 4 P).-Bituminous
coal mined in the United States during
the week ended March 81, is estimated
at 100000 net tons by the National
Coal Association, compared with 9,372,-
900 tons the week before.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
CAR LoApINGs GAIN.

Revenue freight loading for the week
ending March "a totaled $50 .42B cars.
In making the announcement the
American Railway Association said this
was an increase Of 8,342 cars over the
preceding week. but decrease of S.
l08 below the same week in 1927.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
PRICES ON PARIS BOURsE.

PARIS, April (H).-Prices moved irr
regularly on the Bourse today. Thfef
per cent rentes, SO francs. 25 centimAsi
five per cent loan, 81 francs. 30 ceh4
times; exchange on London, 124 francs.
2 centimes. The dollar was quoted at
25 francs. 40 centinnes.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
EXCHANGE TO CLOSE.
Triple Holiday Voted by Heads of
Baltimore Stock Market.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The star.
BALTIMORE. April 4-The govern
ing committee of the Baltimore Stock
Exchange yesterday voted to close the
exchange on Saturday next as well as
Good Friday, which is legal holiday
in Maryland. thus giving members and
their STATS a triple holiday.
This action followed the announce
ment that the governing committee of
the New York Stock Exchange had
vot> 10 suspend business from the close
OF trading hours on Thursday until the
regular time for the opening Of business
on Monday.
The banks and grain and produce
markets in Baltimore will be closed Fri
day in observance Of the holiday. but
will be open as usual on Saturday.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
BONDS IN DEMAND.
Hagerstown . Obligations Bring
Highest Prices in Is Years.

Highest ETlceS III 10 4eaFS.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. April 4.-Obligations of
the City of Hagerstown, Md, command
the highest prices they have brought
for Is years or more. The municipality
has Just awarded to the National City
Co. In competition with six other bid
ders an issue of 100000 Az per cent
bonds, due serially from 1899 to 1868 at
106.l69. or on a slightly lower than
385 per cent basis.
This price compares with 106.39 the
city received for bonds sold nearly a
year ago, with much longer maturity.
The yield basis for that issue was ap-
proXimately 4.05 per cent.
The second highest bid for the bonds
Just sold was 10551, made by the Bal
timore Trust Co. and the third bid,
104.47, by Strother, Brodgen &c Co. of
Baltimore
Evening star., 1928-04-04
DIVIDEND REDUCED.

NEW YORK, April 6p.-The an
nial dividend rate OF the Wilcox Oil &
Gas Co. was reduced to 81 from 81,
with the reduction Of the quarterly
dividend to IS cents from SO cents.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
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moved regu
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production 4
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the output ft.
of 1927. but
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A I IIIdt IUIUNNIUII IIHS
Nv into consuming GEN.
e rates to meet growing
hg demands. Reports
lern pine mills show that
the last three months
G rate of about 288.600.-
Eth. or IA per cent above
the corresponding period
decline of about l per
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