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The Washington times., 1928-04-21
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The fire was discovered by the
lookout from the fire tower near
Deerfield and two forest wardens
hurried to the scene and assembled
hands of fire-fighters. A lack Of
wind gave the men an advantage
and by baelSfiring and the use Of
other methods 0f fighting a forest
blaye the flames were brought under
control.
Sweeping to Within a few miles Of
the State Sanatorium at Sabillas-
vile. a forest fire. the fiercest in
that section Of the Blue Ridge range
burned over between 500 and 500
acres of timbered land before the
flames were checked by band of
fire-fighters and students from the
Mont Alto Academy of Forestry
The fire was discovered by Oliver
Barr es. towerman. who notified DIR.
e. Al. Zeigler at the forestry acad-
envy and hundred or more stu
dents and men hurried to the scene.
Driven by a high wind. the fire
spread rapidly, playing havoc with
The Washington times., 1928-04-21
B Ill GARIANI
VII ACES
WIPED
OUT
~ inter- atlonaI news eFsles

NV AWE&LANGzU news H&EstA&8
L0ND0N April 21 Hundreds
are believed dead, half nlillion
persons are homeless and Bulgaria
II faced today with q nationwide
famine following new series 0f
earthquakes. according to Niemm&
dispatches to the Daily Express
Philippopolis where fifteen were
killed Wednesday night when the
city was partly destroyed. Is now
comp etely devastated Five VII.
lagos also have been wiped out by
the new series Of shocks.
RtliiippOplis seas city with i
population 0k about 100000 people
and bOasted many fine residences.
Today every building I'D the city
was . mass Of ruins and 100 bodies
have been recovered from The
The earthquakes have completely
disrupted communications through.
out the country. 1t has been I'm
possible, therefore. To estimate the
number of victims III the villages
of ManoIiv. Katunica, KarafiIov0s
Slatovo and ScOveIevo, which were
also completely wiped out
Country III Panic
The Quakes are described as the
most terrible III the history 81
Europe. The entire country il
panic-Stricken.
Thousands. starved and nearly
crazed with fear are wandering
about the countryside Many 80
about sllrieking that the end of the
world has come
Since Wednesday, 80 shocks have
been felt. The heaviest Of these u
CURED Yesterday and caused mi
greater damage and many more
casualties than the qualxes Of Iast
Saturday and Wednesday night
when the dead tOtaIled 81. flie III
jured 800, and the property damage
exceeded 5000, 900.
According To an eyewitness AZ
Sofia. the capital Of the country
"a strange thunder. which seemed
To come from the bottom be the
earth. accompanied hv ruxtiina
whistle which rAft the air, pre-
ceded the first serious shock.
Whole Town Afire
1.-THE sound died down, the eve
witness said. then the buildings
swayed and the walls came down
on all sides, sI1owering bricks on
men, women and children who had
come to the street In terror.
After the second shock. the
panic was indescribable. The mad
dened crowds ran to and fro LA
terror. Fires started everywhere
and soon everything seemed ablaze. !"
Famine threatens to add 70 the
suffering Of the homeless. Food
stores were destroyed in al the
cities and villages Of the quake
area Those whose homes were
destroyed by the two previous earth
quakes have already begun to feel
the pangs Of hunger.
King Boris and Premier Iiapcheff
are heading the relief forces In the
triple task Of feeding the homeless.
preventing the outbreak Of disease
epidemics and clearing the ruins III
the search for victims.
The Washington times., 1928-04-21
" D NJ 4 n GIVEN
COUNTY OFFICE

ARLINGTON COUNTY, April ~.
Judge Samuel G. Brent, today an
nounced the appointment Of Miss
Lorena Al. Heishman, Of Clarendon.
as deputy clerk OF the circuit
court OF Arlington county. For the
past eight years Miss Heishman
| has been in the office of the county
clerk. and for the past two years
has been secretary to the clerk.
William III. Duncan.
Commonwealth Attorney William
C. Cloth nolle- pressed the three re-
naming charges OF criminal assault
against Richard Ramir today.
Ralllir was found guilty. Thurs.
day on one OF the four charges
and was sentenced by Judge Samuel
G.. Brent to serve IL months in
the county Jail and pay fine Of
$500.
Lyon Park will be famous in the
next few years for its Towering
dogwood. il plans adopted last
night by the Lyon Parken Garden
Club materialize. One or more OF
these trees on every domestic is
the objective.
Arthur Orr, who sponsored the
movement predicted that in few
years the dogwood will attract
thousands of motorists from Wash
ington, as is now the case with
the cherry blossoms at the Tidal
Basin. The woods within mile
of Lyon Park abound with hun
dreds of young dogwood trees. he
said, and can be readily dis
tributed to the homes by the com
mitee which is to be appointed.
The Arlington Chapter. o. e. s.
No. SO, of Cherrydale will give q
dance tonight in the Lyon Park
Community House. Music win be
furnished by the Old Dominion
Band of Ballston.
The annexation case brought by
the city. OF Alexandria against Ar
Iington county will be reopened
Monday in the circuit court at
Alexandria at 10 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1928-04-21
wind tunnels.

wind tunnels.
Electric heating Of airplane wings
and other parts where Ice is likely
to form In high attitudes. or cold
weather flying, has been suggested
Another plan advanced would re-
lease the heat from the planes
motor through exhaust pipes dis.
charging along the wings and near
the propeller.
The Washington times., 1928-04-21

MISSES MCCORMICK AND
Washngtons
brought out for use after their winter heup The PHOTOGRAPHED caught few
The Washington times., 1928-04-21
z DIE IN SPANISH STORM

MADRID. April 21.--Two persons
Were killed and heavy damage
caused by a severe thunder storm
over central Spain today.
The Washington times., 1928-04-21

fthe hardwood timber on Green
Ridge.
Al south wind carried the flames
away from the State Sanatoriurn.
Ii II estimated that il will require
20 years growth to replace the
burned timber.
Four forest fires in as many diff
ferent sections OF Frederick county
caused q property and timber loss.
1t is estimated. Of more than
$40 900
The Washington times., 1928-04-21

Tests have been made Of greasing
aircraft wings, much as long-dis.
lance swimmers cover themselves
with grease, heating OF wings and
certain chemical coatings. e1iminat.
ing Ice formation under actual and
simulated conditions Of flying.
The tests are being made at the
Bureau OF Standards, where actual
flying situations are reproduced In.
The Washington times., 1928-04-21
Storm Downs Wires,
Atlanta to Memphis

ATLANTA. April II Wire com.
munication with Memphis and near
by Tennessee points was broken off
today as the result OF terrific
storm. telegraph companies reported
Storms and high winds have been
raging in the Mississippi valley in
the vicinity of Memphis and Little
Rock.
The Washington times., 1928-04-21

The annexation case brought by
the city. OF Alexandra against Ar
lington county will be reopened
Monday in the circuit court at
Alexandria at 10 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1928-04-21
ST.. WAR FACES
Ne " CHILLING
On BONDS

The Senate oil inquiry was follow
ing a new clue about Robert w.
Stewart. chairman 81, the Standard
OIL Company OF Indiana. today In
its search for the Continental Trad
ing Company's ss.Oso,O0o liberty
bond. "sIush fund. Z
Stewart was subpoened to appear
as witness next Tuesday. follow.
ing discovery of 1929 deposit slip
in his Chicago banking account. in
siicating he had deposited the In
terest coupons from $4,000 of 81
per cent first Liberty Loan bonds.
This wns the same issue purchased
and distributed by the Continental
Trading Company.
Denied ANY Profit
On a previous appearance as a
witness in the oil inquiry, Stewart
categOricaIly denied that he had
ever "prOfited one cent from the
peculiar oil transactions Of the
Continental. He refused. however,
to give any testimony relative to
his knowledge of the Continental
bonds and for this defiance of the
Senate committee, he has since been
indicted in the Federal courts here
on charge of contempt.
The scrap of paper" which
linked Stewart apparently to the
Continental bonds, was an ordinary
deposit slip. dated December Is,
1928. Stewart apparently wrote it
himself and it contained these sig
nificant words: Coupons First
Liberty LOan-$1 3 ,9O3.75."
This deposit slip was one of hun
dreds subpoened by the Senate com
mittee after it learned that Stewart
had deposited $318,401 Within five
weeks at the end of 1922 in
his personal account at the Con-
tinental and Commercial Trust Com.
pany in Chicago. These deposits
were made between November "a,
1922 and December 81, 1922. the
very period when Harry f. Sinclair
first began opera ting his gigantic
Teapot Dome naval lease in Wyo-
ming.
Previous Deposit $4,000
These deposits acquired signifi-
canoe because Stewards largest de-
post before then was only $4,000
and one of these made in December.
1922, totaIed $1S0,195. Another,
dated December IS. 1922, was for
$13,903.75-the same sum as that
contained in another deposit on the
same day of 1923. The committee
then subpoened the deposit slips
The initial examination of the
deposit slips revealed that the De.
cember Is, 1923. deposit had been
made with coupons from Liberty
Loan bonds.
A special investigator was dis.
patched to ChcagiO 10 run down the
numbers Of those bonds, IL possible.
His report has not been made pub.
Tic by the Senate committee, II
probably will become known when
Stewart takes the witness stand
again Tuesday.
In the meantime. Will H. Hays.
movie car and former Republican
national chairman. rolled up another
subject on which he will be exam
ined when he is called to the witness
stand for the fifth time. 1t was
learned that he borrowed 500, 900
from Harry F. Sinclair in 1923, in.
Guiding some Continental Liberty
bonds. As Hays protested that ii
was 4 purely personal transaction"
he was not questioned about 10 on
his last appearance. Because the
deal became public yesterday. he will
have to explain the matter flor the
record" on his next appearance
-@---
The Washington times., 1928-04-21
Ice-Free Plane Wings
Sought By Experts

The bugaboo of ice formation airplane wings which
probably has been factor in the tragic endngs BIT several
transatlantic flights has been attacked jointly BY Army Navy
and Commerce Department experts Air Secretary
William r. MacC'racken announced today
The Washington times., 1928-04-21
AIR LINE TO PERU

LIMA, Peru, April GA German
establish an air line along tbs
Peruvian coast, it was reported hers
todays
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-Fnr in this country has become S25O,O00O0O business.
 A survey of the industry by the department of commerce shows that the number of establishments engaged in the manufacture of fur goods, other than felt hats. has increased from 1,300 in 1914, to 2.00O in 1925, while the num- Der of workers has advanced from 5000 to 17.000. and the wholesale value of their aggregate product has increased from S44,000,000 to $25i, 900, 900.
 Although the Mississippi Valley is rated as the largest fur-produc- ing area in the world and supplies a large proportion of the annual S70,000.000 catch. which is double that of Russia. and three times that of Canada. it Is necessary to import some sl36,0Q0 ,0o0 worth of furs and to bring in S4000.00o
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22

and other wheel goods, the doll still retains it's great popularity. Approximately 25,000,000 have been made in the United States during the past year, indicating that they have won cherished place in the hearts of little American girls.
 This increased popularity, too, lies chiefly in the fstut tlaaf they reflect modern life. Designed by artists who faithfully interpret the modern spirit of America-with slim bodies and legs. short dresses and bobbed hair-they carry an ir- resistible appeal to little girls in every corner of the nation.
 The blondes will be in the mil nority this Christmas
 Three distinctive features mark the American doll crop this year -the unbreakable head, the ma ma" and ma" voice, and the im- proved sleeping eye mechanism.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
PREPARATIONS SITUATION IS
 co MIN 6 UP
United States May Partiici- pate If an Invitation
 Is Extended

WASHINGTON, Dec 22.-The United States would probably participate in conference to study the German reparations sit uation if suitable invitation was received. President Coolidge made it known today that he would consider such aa invita- ton sympathetieally though he regards the separations question as ono primarily for European nations to solve. No such invi- tation has been received.
 Through reports from London and Paris 1t i8 indicated that q movement towards reparation conference is being made and Sir Esme Howard. British Ambassa- dor, is understood to have been delegated to approach the Wash ington Government. He. however, has been i'll for several days.
 President Coolidge believes the delegates to the conference would be free for their own coil clusions and should not be ham pered by previous instructions as to the conduct and aims from Fgovernments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Two mil lion dolls that should open their eyes Christmas morning and de- light little girls with the cry of mama" will confine their greet ing this year to a simple vail of ma"
 For mama" is two syllables and toy makers have decreedthat the cost of the extra syllable is not worth the sound Therefore, production of this type of talking doll has been curtailed and the one with the single plaintive note in- creased.
 As Christmas draws near word comes from the American Institute of Toy Makers, that Santa Claus has yielded a vigorous paint brush during the year, with the result that vivid, multi-colored array of playthings will confront the young sters Christmas morning.
 Not only is the modernlstic note of color very evident in this years playthings, but there also is seen higher artistry in d n than ever before.
 The past few years have been marked by a trend towards more substantially built toys. The play thing for one days amusement is no more and most toys sold today will last a year or longer, lnanu- lecturers say. lnsistence on the part of the child to have something he can play with instead of merely sitting back and watching his toy perform, is declared responsible for this change.
 The high intensity of modern life and the great concentration on in fusing learning into youngsters have lowered the play age of chil- dren from what it was 10 years ago. A toy that formerly amused a 12-year-old child now will not entertain him if he passes 10. The average child more than 1t demands something which appeals to his imagination and challenges .his energy and ability. American itoy makers say they must tax theil l ingenuity to supply suitable play. things to sophisticated youngsters of 10 to IA years.
 While one-third of the toys tha' will find their way into the homes of American children Christina morning, toy builders say, will b' velocipedes, kiddie cars, bicycle
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
POWER MERGER
 EXPECTED NOW

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-A S1,000,- 900 public utility corporation soon may rise on a foundation made up of merged smaller corporations serving areas in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
 Plans and negotiations have been kept guarded carefully, and the identities of the interested corpor- ations have not been disclosed.
 Recent purchase of Rochester, N. Y, public utility properties by the Ellis L. Phillips and associates however, is believed to represent the forging of another link in the chain that will bind the smaller units into a tri-state organization soon.
 Wall street believes that the new corporation will be built around the United Gas Improvement Con- pany of Philadelphia, with the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey bringing the power re- sources of that state into the pool. Northeastern and Mohawk-HudsOn power companies and a group of Niagara Falls have been mention ed as among the New York cor porations with whom negotiations are under way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22

 TREATY NOW
 CAUSES SPLIT
Sub Committee of P. A. Conference Appointed
 Settle Differences

WASHINGTON. Dec. PA ma terial difference of opinion devel- oped among the delegates of the Pan-American Conference on the provisions to be placed in the Arbitration Treaty and a sub- Committee had to be appointed to seek a formula acceptable 10 all delegations.
 The drafting of the Arbitration Treaty gained ascendaney in the Conference proceedings yesterday while the conferences of the spe- cial committee of the Bolivia-Par- aguayan dispute remained inactive awaiting replies to questionnaires addressed to the two nations.
 The principle difference over the Arbitration Treaty Is regarding what certain claims should be sub jected to compulsory arbitration
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
NO PARDONS
 BE GRANTED
 TO CONNECTS

WASHINGTON, Dec 22.-@Con- victs in Federal prisons who hoped Snnta Claus would bring them pardons,. are going to be disappointed this year for the De- partment of Justice announced that the practice of recommend ing Christmas pardons has been abolished.
 The Department said the only application for parole before the Attorney General which might J~ acte- on before the holidays is the recommendation of the Parole Board that Thomas Miller, former Alien Property Custodian be granted his free dom.
 The Department says the prac- tice of Christmas pardcns has been abused.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Ameri- can life insurance companies in- creased their assets $1,600. 100000 during the current year, the largest amount ever added in a similar period.
 Thomas I. Parkinson, president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States speak ing before the twenty-second an- nual convention of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents here today: submitted survey placing the total assets at $16,000, ,000,00 Sixty-five million people hold poli- cies in the various companies.
 These assets have more than
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
FUR MANUFACTURE
 IS GREAT INDUSTRY

worth from Alaska to meet the de- mand.
 Imports come from all sections of the world. only six countries supplying more than S5,000,000 worth yearly.
 An export business also has been developed, with the United King dom. Canada, Germany and France the best customers. Exports last year were valued at $31 100000.
 Muskrat, opossum, skunk and raccoon are the outstanding com mercial furs produced in this coun- try, but numerous other pelts en- ter the trade in small volume. To- tai production, which varies little from year to year, is 12,000,O 900 muskrat belts. S,000.000 skunk and 60O.0 to 100000 raccoon.
 Marked development in fur farm ing in this country in recent years the survey adds. has resulted in supplying virtually all fox pelts from damestically bred animaIg,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
INSURANCE ASSETS
 SHOW BIG INCREASE

doubled in seven years, he said, and constitute an investment fund which is pouring capital into all sections of the country in response to demands for industrial and so- cial development" :"
 Outstanding life insurance pro tection totals ss5,O0O 000000.
 investments by insurance com panies are divided as follows: Real estate mortgage loans, $6,OoO.OO0,- 900; railroad bonds and stocks, $2,759, ,000,000; housing and build ing mortgages, s4,27s,00O,0oO; farm mortgages. s1.93G, ,O09, 900; United States government bonds. $3S0.O00,- GOO. and public utilities securities, s1,329, 100000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
Afghanistan Loyal
 Troops Fight Rebels

LONDON, Dec. 22.--The troops loyal to King Amanullah of Af- ghanistan have taken the of fensive and advices received here tell of the defeat of the rebels. The Afghanistan Legation in London acknowledges the revolt is serious. One dispatch received said a battle begun by loyal troops against the rebels was hard fought. The belief is expressed that the insurgents will be soon driven from their strong en- trenchments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
President of Brazil and Wife Greet President
 Elect and Wife
DISCUSSES WELFARE
 WESTERN HEMISPHERE
Declares Great Progress Has Been Made Tn
 Past Century

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dee. c2.- President Washington Luis, of Bra- gil, received Herbert Hoover on arrival here yesterday afternoon. while Mrs. Hoover was received by Mrs. Luis and greetings waro exchanged.
 The Hoover Party then drove to the Government Palace through a cheering crowd. The H1overs will remain at the Palace three days.
 The spontaneous welcome, tho Capitals beauty and the grandeur of the mountains deeply impressed the Hoovers.
 Mr. Hoover responding to the welcome given him by the Presi- dent Of the Brazilian Senate, said modern invention has lifted the burdens of man so the individual may rise by his own accomplish ments as never before.
 q cherish, as an honor. this opportunity to meet men selected by various communities to enact into law the will of the Brazilian people. We are engaged in tho common task of working out an effective gGveSpslent by the peo- spie. sfallS sfsAt experinleifa iff' public welfare rests upon our confidence thatNth majority con- clusions by an instructed people will in the long run be right and wise.
 We know that mistakes will be made, that failures may dis courage these who look for a millennium over night but in the survey of century of experience on the Western Hemisphere, we see we have made more progress in human welfare than there has been in such a period of history"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
Jury Recommends :. Death for Slayer;
 Riddles Homeless


 SHELTON, WasE., Dec. 22.- Arthur Schafer. logger, confessed murderer of MT. and Mrs. Joe Kirk, has been sentenced to hang following a verdict of jury which deliberated four hours and recom- mended death.
 Schafer slew the Kirks on the night of September 16. He shot Kirk by sending shot through the kitchen window of the home. Mrs. Kirk was found the next day in forest nearby, shot and as- saufted She accused Schafer be- fore she died in the hospital. Three small children survive the couple.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Alaska Juneau Mine stock is-quoted today at SA, Chrysler 121A, Cudahy 62%, -Schilds SSh. kenne- colt Copper 14SB, Missouri 627s, Nevada Consolidated S5A, Packard Motors 149A. Pennsylvania Rail- road 72A, Phillips Petroleum 43h. Sears, Roebuck 16Sh. Stewart Warner 116%. Texas Corporation 65, U. s. Steel 157A, White Eagle Oil 36A, California Packers 74%.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-22

 SHOT DOWN

PARIS, Dec. 22.-Charles Fachot, Public Prosecutor, who last spring conducted the successful trials against the Alsatian propagandists accused of trying to separate AL sace from France, was shot down in the doorway of his home. His assailans surrendered. Facnot may recover.