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Evening star., 1928-05-26
FRAUD IN OIL LYMP|C
PHOTO PLANS SEEN
Dutch Officials Claim Agency
Used Power for Finan-
CiaI Gain.
By the Assoeiated Press.

By The Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM, May 26.-The Dutch
Olympic committee in charge of the
Olympic games believes 1T has been
duped by enterprising photograph
agents, the Associated Press was IN
formed authoritatively today.
The committee is now taking steps
to clear its reputation.
The news was spread throughout the
world months ago that the committee,
failing to obtain financial support from
the government, was selling rights OF
every kind at fancy prices. thereby
practically selling the Olympic games
to various syndicates. Such rights In
cluded Photographic and motion pic
ture privileges.
Agency's Help Sought.
The newspapers apparently recog-
nized the committees power 10 dispose
Of the motion picture rights TO the
highest bidder, thus granting an ex-
elusive film concession. This was re-
garded purely a commercial AFFAIR,
Nobody, however, dreamed OF obtain
ing money from the newspapers ane
Photographic agencies for taking pic
lures for publication In the press. Tht
committee requested Dutch agency Il
distribute the pictures TO the press o.
the world and says it not only exactec
no advance money from the agency, bu
even loaned 1t money with which X
perfect its organization.
The committee declared the Dutcf
agency advised newspapers and agen'
cies Of London, Paris and Berlin tha'
It had paid a huge sum of money II
advance To the Dutch Olympic commit
tee and therefore II must demand casf
down. 1t obtained large sum from
London Press Agency which believed th'
money was going TO the committee.
Were Considering Boycott.
The leading British. American
French and German newspapers wht
desired TO have their own men cover th'
games have been considering the advisa'
billty OF boycotting the games unless
their own cameramen are permitted x
take photographs.
Evening star., 1928-05-26
AUTHORITIES BLOCK
PLOT IN ECUADOR
Frustrate Alleged Conspiracy TO
Overthrow Government and Ar
rest Ten Accused as Leaders
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PrsSR
GUAYAQUTL. Ecuador. MAY ga
plot to overthrow the government is
declared by the authorities to have beer
frustrated. Ten alleged leaders ct the
movement are under arrest,
In a statement given out YESTERDAY
the government announced 1t had been
aware Of the plot for some time. but
withheld intervention until the moment
In which the movement was to have
been launched.
Nine OF the alleged plotterS are helG
aboard the cruiser cotopaxi anchored
in the GuayaS River here and Esl-
riQue Baqueriso Moreno. said to have
been at the head OF the conspiracy. is
being brought to GuayaQuu. he was
captured near the Peruvian frontier
while trying 70 escape.
Banqueviso Is president Of the liberal
party group in GuavaS Province. OF
which Guaya0uu is the capital. Most
of the other prisoners are retired army
officers,
A censorship has been imposed. bat
the government announces that u viii
be suspended upon termination OF court
proceedings In connection with the plot,
Evening star., 1928-05-26
CONGRESS FINISHES
FUND BILL ACTION
Second Deficiency Bill, With
More Than $14o, 900, 900,
Goes to President.

Congress this afternoon completed
action on the second deficiency ap'
preparation bill, which contains SUBJ
stantial amounts for Federal improve
ments in the National Capital ano
funds to meet urgent needs of the
District Government, when the Senate
agreed to the conference report.
The House had adopted the report
late yesterday. and the bill, carrying a
grand total of more than $i40,000,0 900
goes 10 the President for his signature
Mall Triangle Site.
In conference an agreement was
reached appropriating $7.000o00 for
acquisition OF site in the Mall triangle.
south OF Pennsylvania avenue for new
Federal buildings under the SIS. .000,o 900
authorization enacted earlier in the
session President Coolidge has sent in
a recommendation through the Budget
Bureau for $e75o,000. The House cut
this to S5,o0o.0 900 not through any in
tention Of curtailing the funds but be-
cause it was believed that condemna-
ton proceedings would delay acuuiSi-
ton of the land SO that the money
would not be needed this year The
Senate increased this item to the full
amount asked by the President and the
Budget Bureau. but in conference
agreed TO reducing the amount to
$1,000, 900.
S2,500,oo for Boulevard.
For commencing work on. the Mount
Vernon boulevard the Pre:.,eslt asked
S2,S0ooQ0. The House had previously
provided 100000 to be Immediately
available. The Senate added the other
50 100000 and the confereeS agreed
upon the total amount Of $2.500.o00.
For a salary survey of the Federal
service as provided for in the WEIGH
Srnoot pay bill. 10 be made by the
Personnel Classification Board an ap-
preparation of $4,000 is provided. For
carrying out the provisions of the
Blaine -Underhill worknlen's compenSa-
ton act an appropriation OF $4,000
is carried.
For new construction at Walter Reed
Hospital the bill provides $3o0,0oo for
an athletic field at Western High
School, $4,000; for completing two
public bathing pools. $4,000, and for
the Temporary Soldiers and Sailors
Home, $500.
Items for Hospitals.
Deficiency items for various hospitals,
prnC1palIF Ior the CEluOrSDS hospital,
were allowed as added to the bill in the
Senate
The assessors oflce Is allowed $4,000
to carry out certain recommendation
made by the United States Bureau Of
Efficiency.
The item Of $500 which Senator
Swanson got by point Of order In the
Senate for a survey in connection with
the plans for improving and preserving
as q national shrine the property at
Wakefield, where Washington was born,
vas stricken from the bill in conference,
but with the understanding that at q
later date the appropriation would be
allowed.
The Senate amendments for national
purposes retained in conference in
cluded: For carrying out the Mississippi
food control act, $4,000. 900, and
81 900 600 for the food control EN-
ergency fund: TO put the new merchant
marine Law into operation, $500 600;
for additional hospital facilities for the
Veterans Bureau, $1,000, 900.
Evening star., 1928-05-26
Chicago Churches
Set Another Day for
Election Prayers

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May 26.--Another day
Of prayer has been set aside by the
Chicago Church Federation "for the
awakening of civic pride as mani
tested at the April primaries" and
for continued devotion to high
ideals Of government"
Sunday, May 27, was designated
as the prayer day.
"The selection of judges by sin
lister political bosses defeats the pur-
pose of the law and the election OF
such candidates would destroy the
spirit Of justice In our courts" read
the statement of the federation.
The first day of prayer for a
city's political soul" was held before
the April primary election.
Evening star., 1928-05-26
CZECHS COMBAT FASCIST
AND B0LSHEvIST FORCES
Plan Co Form United Front by Mil.
lions OF Peasants Against the
Objectionable Groups,
ns tho Ansa,,iated Pres.

hy tho Associated Press,
PRAGUE, Caeehoslovakla, May as.
Plans to form a united mont AGAINST
tasoism and holShevism and To gain pos
litieal cooperation among millions III
peasants In cseehoslovakla, Rumania
and Iugoalavla were perfected here yes
terday, Peasant party leaders Of these
countries decided TO invite the peasants
In the former enemy countries OF Hull
garia. Austria and Hungary 60 jain with
them.
DIR, Milan hodxa. minister of edueA-
ton IN the cSeehaAlavakian cabinet, viii
be head OF the united organisation,
which viii seek greater eeenaInie and
each country hy political action,
A greaA4nternatianal mass meeting af
peasants lSn " plAnaed
Evening star., 1928-05-26
900 Persons Suing
For Two-'Thirds of
]. ]. Astor Estate
ny The Associated Isreas.

BY Tho Associated Press.
NEW YORK. May 26,---Nine hum
dred persons are SUNG for two~thlrds
Of the estate which John Jacob
Astor. founder of the family'a for
tunes, left when he died In iaa6,
The plaintiffs represent themselves
as heirs Of John Nicholas limerick,
bachelor merchant. who taught
Astor business when he was poor
boy.
Aatnr, II IL averred. was made u
partner and trllatea of the limerick
estate on condition that he divide
II among heirs Of EmeTlnks hTaLhegA
Evening star., 1928-05-26
MAY UNIFORM DRY AGENTS
Pfecautton TO Avoid Being Mis-.
taken for Highwaymen.

10 minimize the possibility of nrobi-
eition agents being mistaken for high
wAymen by motorists and others whom
they might challenge, off1cials here are
giving serious consideration TO a pro-
posaI that uniforms be Issued.
Should the idea be adopted, The uni
forms would be used especially by The
border patrols which have been blamed
for seYetal recent shootings, arising. II
Is H0nlendHd from thA agents being
mistaken for hold ~np taXA
Evening star., 1928-05-26
Bank Failure Puts
Town on Strictly
Non.Credit Basis
ny the Associated rrsss.

MoWEAQuA, ILL.,. May aS,~~Husl-
ness here Is on strictly cash basis
since the closing of the First Ma
tlonal Hank Tuesday, ana neither
the merchants nor the townSpeople
like II,
Money has been tied up through
the bank closing, With no cash 10
make purchases, every one Is wonder
Ing what to do.
No report ON the condition ot the
hank has been made since the ia
yestlgatlon started. 5
Evening star., 1928-05-26
NAMED TO FLOOD BOARD
Senate Confirms G. w. Eturtsyant
New York Engineer.

The nomination Of Carleton w. Etur-
teyant Of Bew York 10 be the civilian
engineer member ~ the mississippi
River Flood Control Board WAS con
Senate also confirmed tbs nomination
of Samuel SandbeTg OF California 90 thf
Shipping Board. succeeding Phillip &
Teller. and the nomination of neneyleve
~ Cline ~ Cleveland IN be q member
Of the United States Customs Court.
Evening star., 1928-05-26
FIRST AlR-RAlL LINE
STARTS FROM ROCHESTER
Reckon hacker Is Passenger Ia Ruf'
falo, Connecting With De
troit Train.
nv Ana As,nclnird rrann.


BUFFALO. N. " May ~ The flrSt
air and rail passenger service between
Rochester and Detroit. by way OF But
falo was inangurated yesterday by the
Colonial Western Airways, Inc, and
the Michigan Central Railroad with
Capt. Eddie Riokenhacker. World War
ace, aa the first passenger.
Capt Rlckenbaeker left Rochester
by plane at A:ib pm and arrived IN
Buffalo In time 10 catch the h.a0 Mich
igan Central train for Detroit The
plane, ptloted by ", NJ. Rome, director
e. ns nn nas'o trad Apon snsssr ssa teT sSTsc ,SS
Colonial Western Lines, and Ralph
Badger, New York State governor oi
the National Aeronautloa Association,
as passengers
Evening star., 1928-05-26
POLAND FAyoRS FACT.
Zalewski Tells Senate United States
Plan Would Re Satisfactory.
nv uARSIE GuIIE.

sN Radio tu The star aAd Chicago Daily
News, Copyr,ght tp2S,
WARSAW, May 26,--Foreign Minister
IaleSwSki or Poland told the Senate
foreign affairs committee Friday night
that Secretary kelloggS speech Of April
80 IN New York removes any possible
Polish doubts concerning the eonpati~
hIltty OF Americas war ouuawry pro-
poSal with polands existing obligations.
Were Mr., kellogg'S interpretations made
binding he said. Poland would be en-
tirely satisfied,
Evening star., 1928-05-26
4l3-Lb. Sturgeon
Is Taken i'm Net
In Potomac River

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LA PLATA, Md, May 25,-Frank
A. Rye of Nanjemoy. this county,
Tuesday caught cow sturgeon,
which weighed 4I3 pounds. The
fish was caught In the Potomac
River near Smiths Point.
Older fishermen say sturgeon were
plentiful In the Potomac years ago,
but had practically become extinct.
Mr.. Rye made the catch In a drift
net. A local buyer offered $3.50 for
the fish. but 1t was shipped TO the
New York market.
Evening star., 1928-05-26

Mare people In the Philippines are
buying automobiles. this year Than last
Rio az Janairo,. asil Is TO have a
selies Of talfE.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07
ALASKA DRY GOING
 TO SEATTLE; DRINK
 AT NORTHERN FETE

One thousa:o hc,tles of Fre,l Sorri's product, Alaska Dry, will be shipped on the first steamer to Seattle to be the beverage a. the Alaska Gold Rush night to pc staged by the Seattle Press Club Saturday night, February IS.
 Frank A. Cotter and E. ". Knight cabled Sorri that the big night was to be pulled off anl that dance hall girls, gamblers and others insisted that Alaska Dry be on the "bar." The cable. gram stated that the committee i in charge of the night believed there would be 1000 present at 1 the doings, and Sorri is donating 1 LOGO bottles for the affair i,i order that not one attending will miss bottle of the appetizing beverage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07
HOCKEY TEAM
 OF AUGSBURG
 MAY NOT 60
United States May No,
 Have Team Tn Switzer- land Celebration

NEW YORK, Feb. 7-The United States apparently will en. ter no team in the Olympic hockey competition at St. Moritz, Switz- erland this year.
 This, most observers agree l, was the practical effect of the American Olympic Committees action yesterday in declining to approve the selection of the Augs. burg College team of Minneapolis, to carry this country's colors in the Olympics on the ground that it was not sufficiently represenl.; tive.
 The Augsburg team, it was pointed out, was chosen only af ter William S. HaddocR, of Pitts burgh, chairman of the Olympic Hockey Committee, had met witl numerous refusals from other az gregations to which invitations to compete had been extended
 It was doubted that MT. Haddocl
 could get together a representa-
 tive team on such short notice The United States squad, had ont been selected that met with th, Olympic Committees approval would have sailed Jan. 25. There were indications, how ever, that both MT. Haddock an, the Augsburg team would maKs strenuous efforts to influence tn, committee to reconsider it's nc tion.
 At Pittsburgh. Mir. Haddcsl said he was convinced the Auss
 burg team could give a good ac i count of itself and declared h, would not accept the committee 1 action without contest Augsburg athletic authorities [ Minneapolis announced the,
 would ask the Olympic Commit tee for an opportunity to demon strate their teams merits in ac
 tual competition. In the mean time, they said they would con
 tinue their work in raising fund, to desray half the. teams expense. for the trip abroad.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Divi- sion Number One, at Juneau. Before Frank A. Boyle, Con- missioner and ex-Officio Pro- bate Judge.
 In the Matter of the Estate of A. J. BOONE, deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Thas the undersigned was, on the 23rd day of January, 1928, appointed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of the above named A. J. Boone, de- ceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them, with proper vouchers attached to the under signed, at No. 424 Goldstein Building, Juneau. Alaska. within six (6) month from the date of this notice.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, Janu- ary 23rd, 1928.
 Fl. l.. FAULKNER.
 Administrator w. w. A. First publication, Jan. 24, 1928. Last publication, Feb. 14, 1928.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07
GENE TUNNEY
 DOUBTFUL OF
 TWO MATCHES
Champion Is Back in New York = Talks About
 Dempsey's s Decision

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Gene Tunney. champion heavyweight of the world, is back in New York. rather doubtful whether he will be able to get two title bouts he wants this year because he feels that Jack Dempsey will never fight again.
 Tunney said regardless of whether he appeared in one or two fights, the promoter will probably be Tex Rickard.
 Tunney said: 1T believe Demp- sey has convinced himself that he will expose himself to grave danger and permanent injury if he ever again engages in box ing match and for that reason has decided to. abandon the box ing game.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07
ECZEMA DRIED RIGHT UP
 BY THIS SULPHUR

 Any breaking out Of the skin, even fiery, itching eczema. can be quickly overcome by applying a little Mentho-Sulphur, says a noted skin specialist. Because of it's germ destroying. properties, this sulphur preparation instant ly brings ease from skin irrita- tion, soothes and heals the ecze- ma right up and leaves the skin clear and smooth.
 It seldom fails to relieve the torment and disfigurement. Suf- ferers from skin trouble should get little jar of Rowles Mentho- Sulphur from any good druggist.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07
RED PEPPER HEAT QUICKEST RELIEF FOR RHEUMATISM

Red Pepper Rub takes tho ouch" from sore, stiff, aching joints. It cannot hurt you, and 1t certainly stops that old rheu- 'matism torture at once.
 When you are suffering so you can hardly get around, just try Red Pepper Rub and you will have the quickest relief known. Nothing has such concentrated, penetrating heat as red peppers. Just as soon as you apply Red Pepper Rub you will feel the tingling heat. In three minutes 1t warns the sore spot through and through. Pain and soreness are gone
 Ask any good druggist for a jar of Rowles Red Pepper Rub. Be sure to get the genuine, with the name Rowles on each pack
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07

ing to the coctrines O. the Book. he said. considered such an oath
 q sacrilege.
 With manifest impatience the judge remarked: Just you stop harping on the Bible We don't deal in the Holy Scriptures here but in the German penal code and the court is empowered to punish your refusal with fine
 or even sentence to iail." But the witness remained ada
 mant and with the words: "One
 human beings; I am not afraid" calmly agreed to pay the imposed
 fine of 50 marks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07
Thinks Scots Children
 More Learned than U. s

AYR. Scotland, Feb. 7.-Scot- tish children are ahead of United States and English children in reading, writing, spelling and arithmetic, is the claim of Pro- lessor McClelland of St. Andrews University.
 Professor McClelland said that by collecting and tabulating re- suits of tests over number of years he found that from one dis trict of Scotland the children are decidedly superior to English or American children of the same age in arithmetic, spelling, read ing and writing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE CHIEFS
 HOLD MEETING
Schedule for Baseball Sea- son of 26 Weeks Is
 Given Approval

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7--In meeting as harmonious as pas meetings have been turbulent. tn, Directors of the Pacific Coast League have adopted schedule for the year. seated a new Director and approved of the opening dates for the 1928 season which will be 26 weeks. The Directors voted to extend the scheduled to 2S weeks next year.
 Fred Rivers. Secretary Of the Seattle Baseball club, was seated as Director.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07
By HORACE c. RENEGAR Associated Press Sports Writer

Associated Press Sports Writer)
 ATLANTA, Feb. 7-The old timer who often wonders where famous baseball stars of other years have gone will find many familiar names in the box scores of Dixie minor league clubs this season.
 There will be Heinie Groh, Guy Morton, Bert Niehoff, Death Val. ley" Jim Scott, Dave Danforth. Wilbur Good, Gabby Street, Polly McLarry, Rube Robinson, Milton Stock, Paul Strand, Wilbur Jen- kins and others of the Big. Pa rade" appearing in the Southern Association, Southeastern League, South Atlantic Association an.l other lineups in the South.
 To this list there has been in formal talk of adding Ty Cobb if he does not return to the majors. The Georgia Peach" who is in splendid physical condition as a result of continuous outdoor sports since the close of his season with the Philadelphia Athletics last year, might come to the minors as a player, but the greater pos sibility is that he would be in the role of an owner-player.
 Cobb now belongs to the mil lionaire class and often has talk ed of buying club and if he should do this it probably would be in the Southern Association R. ]. Spiller, owner of the Allan la Southern Association Crackers, has been discussing the advan tages of having the Georgian on one of the leagues teams. Cobb however, is silent as to his plans
 With what is reported the lary est salary ever paid in the South Atlantic, Groh will manage the Charlotte. N. M, team and is ex' pected to hold down one of the infield positions. At various times with the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Reds, the veteran now 39 years old, played second base. shortstop and third base.
 Death Valley" Jim Scott, for mer Chicago National hurler. will be starting his 22nd season in or ganized baseball as a member oi the New Orleans Southern Associ ation pitching staff. For one ol his team mates he has Dave Dan forth, once one of the St. Louis Browns star pitchers. While ono of the leading hurlers in the as sociation. Dave still has trouble occasionally with his mystery ball-the same trouble which fol lowed him in the majors, players contending the horsehide was "doctored." No one has found the alleged "doctoring' to date however, in the South and Dave goes along merrily winning bali games.
 Larry Gilbert outfielder of the 1914 Boston Braves; Oyster Joe Martina, pitcher, and Wilbur Da VI. first baseman, former Wash
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07
REFUSAL TO TAKE
 OATH NOW MEANS
 FINE FOR WITNESS
NlIkAsssAt,ss..,y NJ ,,s,N. M

BERLIN. Feb. His refusal to take the oath as witness in an embezzlement trial. involved Heinrich Spor, local business man of Muelheim on the Ruhr, in a conflict with the district court of that city.
 Witness pleaded exemption from the oath as member of the religious sect known as the Bible Researchers" who, accord
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07
CHICAGO AFTER OLYMPIC GAMES
 FOR YEAR 1883

v CHICAGO. Feb. 7-Plans to bring the Olympic games to Chi cago in 1883. the year of the pro- posed Worlds fair and centennial celebration are being moulded by fair trustees.
 Chairman Rufus. 70. Dawes has been authorized to appoint gen eral sports committee to open ne gotiations for bringing the games here. Holding of the Olympic games on the lake front would give Americans their first oppor- tunity to see the worlds spor. classic in this country since 1904. when they were held in St. Louis.
 The Olympic games are schel- uled for 1892. In order to hold them at the fair it would necessi- tate years postponement but an effort will be made to get the committee to take favorable ac- tion on postponenent of one year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07

meda south but arrived five hours too late.
 About fourteen men are employ cd at the mine at present, a. cording to MT. Freeburn, and an increase may be made later, de- pendent on developments. e5pe- cially in connection with the Ia. test vein discovered last fall.
 While in the south MT. Free burn will visit his brother, Vii liam Fraeburn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-07

ington players, also are with New Orleans.
 Gabby Street, the first catcher to receive Walter Johnson's offer ings with Washington. will be with the Knoxville South Atlantic club as player-manager. Bert Me. hoff. who saw service with New York, St. Louis, Philadelphia and Cincinnati during his career in the National League, is returning to Atlanta as manager and will appear occasionally at second base.
 Some of the other familiar fig ures will be Wilbur Good. former ly of the Phillies, Pirates and Cubs. at Macon, Ga. as player manager; Ray Caldwell. pitcher for Cleveland Indians and Giants, at Little Rock; Yam Yaryan, White Sox catcher, at Birming- ham; Polly McLarry. Chicago Cub second baseman, at Selme, Ala, as manager; Paul Strand, Boston Braves pitcher, at Atlanta; Tommy McMillan, Brooklyn short stop, Jacksonville manager; Rube Robinson, Cardinal pitcher, be. ginning twelfth season at Little Rock: Milton Stock, Cardinal ana Robin, as Mobile manager; George Cunningham, Detroit pitcher at Chattanooga; Joe Jenkins, White Sox catcher, at Birmingham; and Tom Rogers, Cardinal and Brown ;tobar at Atlanta