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Evening star., 1929-11-17

learned at home in the first five years
Of = child's life largely determined his
success or failure IN the first grade"
A playlet, "Edison's Fiftieth Anni-
versary," was given by pupils OF the
fourth and sixth grades and a fancy
costume sketch by fourth grade chill
dren. Miss Gertrude Young. ad,nir's-
trative principal, requested all parents
to make their children book lovers. and
suggested one way to do this was to
make them gifts of good books, espe-
cially for Christmas and birthdays
A humorous and instructive sketch,
depicting proper foods for children. was
presented by the Washington Dairy
Council. A vote of thanks was given
the Carbery playground committee.
when the chairman, Mrs. William H.
Rowe, told Of the acquisition Of titles to
four Of the seven lots to be added as
playground space to the school, Mem
bers comprising the committee were
Mrs. William H. Rowe, chairman; Mrs.
George Fox. Mrs. John w. Davis and
Mrs. A. K. Wine.
The attendance banner was won by
the sixth grade, Miss Ruth Dick,
teacher.
The Buchanan Association met No
vember IL. Harold z. Warner, princi-
pal of Hine Junior High, gave a talk
about Junior High School work. Mrs.
Kapneck, who has been appointed bull
letin chairman to succeed Mrs. Nor.
gan, read the State presidents message.
Evening star., 1929-11-17

The John Eaton School Association
met at the Cleveland Park Congrega-
tional Church last Monday night.
Vocal solos were given by Mrs. J. F.
M. Bowie. H. w. Draper, supervising
principal of the first division, spoke on
Cooperation Between the Home and
the School" S. M. Ely gave talk on
Lead On
After the formal meeting. the MEM
bers adjourned to the John Eaton
School where the parents visited the
clasSroomS and enjoyed a social hour
in the Josephine Burke Museum, where
refreshments were served under the di-
rection Of Mrs. K. L. Hill and Mrs. z.
L. Field.
The Maury Association will meet to-
morrow at 2:30 pm. In the kinder
garten room Mrs. Rodgers. supervising
principal, will be the speaker. On
Tuesday luncheon will be given by the
Maury Association in the basement of
the school from IL to / o'clock.
The meeting on November Z Of the
executive board of the Central High
School Association was called to order
by the president, Joseph N. Burkart, in
the housekeeping room Of the school:
The question as to the significance OF
the new marking system was presented,
and the school principal stated that
there we're now five marks instead of
four. but that the corresponding per-
centages had not been definitely fixed
as yet. He stated. however, that the
grades A and B we're necessary for
college certification; c is an average
grade. but does not certify for college.
A letter from DR.. F. w. Ballou, SUI
perintendent of schools, in response to
request from the association to have
q drive Central
Library. was read. This letter stated
that the matter would be taken up with
the Board of Education and their de-
cision made known later. Of1cers and
committee chairmen reported.
The Grant Association will meet No
vember 25 at 2:30 pm. The speaker,
Miss Jessie La Sale. director of re-
search work. will talk on "Children's
Rights" The pupils of Miss Donohoe's S
room will entertain.
The Madison Association met in the
school November IL at 3 pm. Mrs.
George W. Lady, chairman of parent
education Of the District of Columbia
Congress Of Parents and Teachers, was
the speaker.
The Kenilworth Association will meet
Wednesday at pm. in the school.
Mrs FINS D. Morris, fourth vice presi-
dent of the District of Columbia Con-
gress of Parents and Teachers, will be
the speaker of the evening.
How Reading Is Taught in the First
Grade" was the subject of Miss K.
Berggin, first grade teacher of Tyler
School. In an address before the
Cranch-Tyl November IL. Miss w.
Isreal, kindergarten teacher, demon
strated music as taught to kinder
gartners.
Mrs. Stanley Fuller was elected pres
ident upon the resignation of Mrs. l..
Schwarzmann. Mrs. Rose Pelvin. past
president of the association, was pre-
sented through Miss H. Knighton,
principal. past presidents pin.
Plans were made for a membership
Evening star., 1929-11-17

The executive board was authorized
to attend to all detail business at their
meetings and to dispose of all bills not
exceeding SO and to present same in an
itemized form to the association at
their next regular meeting.
The eighth grade pupils. Miss Stack.
ents present. A program or songs and
dances were given by the eighth grade
pupils as follows: Song, Audrey Glad
hill, Faith Shoeshong, Marguerite
Stevens, Leila Johnston, Lillian Barney,
Norma Mead. Ivy Thompson. Margaret
Hill and Sarah Peterson; O one-act play.
by Faith Shoeshong, Audrey Gladhill,
Leila Johnston, Lillian Barney and Ivy
Thompson: a blackface act, in which
Melvin Best and Thomas Whinerey
were the Two Black Crows; a dane
ing pair, Maitland Johnston and Will
liam Larry. assisted at the piano by
Robert Harbauh. gave an exhibition OF
tap dancing; Shamrock dance, Mar
garet Hill and Marguerite Stevens: a
song by Sarah Peterson and Norma
Mead, and a song by Audrey Gladhill
and Faith Shoeshong.
The Singing Mothers Of Peabody
Hilton Association will meet Thursday
at pm.
The Carbery Association met Novem-
Der with the president. Mrs. c. T.
Burley. presiding. Miss Ruth Barnes
teacher from Peabody School. gave a
talk on reading as taught in our schools
today, in which she said, Habits
Evening star., 1929-11-17

The Kenilworth Association will meet
Wednesday at pm. in the school.
Mrs. Finis D. Morris, fourth vice presi-
dent of the District of Columbia Con-
gress of Parents and Teachers, will be
the speaker of the evening
Evening star., 1929-11-17

The Madison Association met in the
school November IL at pm. Mrs.
George w. Lady, chairman of parent
education of the District of Columbia
Congress Of Parents and Teachers, was
the speaker,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
TERM MAY BE ENDED
 BEFORE ELIGIBILITY IS SETTLED

MADISON, Wis, Aug. 20.-Pcliti- cal enemies of Gov. Walter J. Koh- Ter hit long legal trail when they began an effort to bar him from office.
 Charging he was disqualified through alleged violation of the corrupt practices act limiting per- sonal expenditures, La Toilette Pro gressives began their effort to bar Kohler from the Governors chair before he was inaugurated.
 Seven months have elapsed since he took office as the first non-pro- gressive to gain election in decade and the legal battle, unprecedented in the states history, has not passed the preliminary stage.
 In fact, the prospect looms that Governor Kohler's two-year term of office may have expired before the state courts finally give their decision on his right to hold office. Circuit Judge James c. Wick ham will sit in Sheboygan, seat of the county in which Walter Kohler has lived all his life, the first week in September and hear the argu- ments on the demurrer of the governor defendant to the action commenced by the State at the in- stigation of four prominent mem- bers of the LaFollette Progressive faction.
 After that, the State Supreme Court will be called upon to de- eide whether the decision of Judge 1 Wickham shall be upheld. If that is in favor of the Governor, the case will end there. If not, then the way will be cleared to trial on the merits of the case.
 In it's legal aspects, the unusual case hinges on whether the gover- nor spent in excess of $4,0O0 per sonally in his campaign to win the Republican nomination for gover- nor, and if so, whether he thereby was disqualified to hold office tc which he was elected last Novem- i Der.
 Contending that great public question is involved, Progressives who backed the man Kohler de- feated in the primary, Rep. Joseph D. Beck, began the court action.
 Kohler. whose sudden rise to DO litical power in the state after a brilliant career in industry that brought him great wealth, has moi permitted the legal tilt to disturb him personally in administration of his duties.
 He issued one statement ano smilingly accepted service of the papers from Madison's sheriff.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
CHINESE AND SOvIETS ARE
 IN CLASHES

LONDON, Aug. 20.-From both Chinese and Russian sources it is reported war like activities and preparations along the Manchurian border are progressing with increas- ing number of border clashes fol- lowing incursions by opposing armies.
 Dispatches from Mukden said the Chinese defenders and 5000 Soviet Cavalrymen tagged in a fierce struggle for the village of Tung- ninisien. The village was finally retained by the Chinese.
 Dispatches from Blagoveschensk, Siberia, said Chinese troops were fired at by a Soviet boat on the Amur River which was vigorously resisted by the Reds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
PLANE CRASHES NEAR SEATTLE;
 ONE MAN DEAD
Pilot and Another Passen- ger Are Injured as Re-
 suit of Accident

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 20.-One passenger was killed, and the pilot and another passenger were criti- cally injured when biplane op- +erated by the Rainier Aeronautical Company, went into a nose spin and landed on the mud flats at the edge of Puget Sound.
 Chester Minear is dead as the result of a fractured skull
 John Minear, pilot, has a broken leg and body injuries and Warren Hall, passenger, has a broken leg and cuts.
 The plane was returning from a pleasure flight when it began to wobble and then nosed dived to the earth.
 Members of a train freight crew extricated the victims from the wreckage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
SWISS PLIERS
 ARE SPEEDING OVER ATLANTIC
Two Aviators Pass Over Azores, Now Headed for
 American Coast

HORTA, Azores, Aug. 20.-Hav- ing passed over the Azores from Lisbon enroute to the United States, two Swiss aviasors, Oscar Kaeser and Kurt Luescher, in the plane Young Switzerland" are believed near the North American coast, if all is going well.
 The plane passed over the village of Praira, about TO miles north of Horta, yesterday and continued in a northerly direction, apparently heading for the northeastern At lantic seaboard.
 No indications of any trouble was noticed or given and the young aviators were making a speed of about 90 miles an hour. It is not known whether they are heading directly for New York or Halifax They intended to go to Halifax to refuel before resuming the flight to New York according to plans made before they left Portugal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
CHIEF G. A. GETCHELL
 KILLS BIG BROWNIE.


 What started to be a photo graphic expedition turned out to be a bear killing when Juneau's popular Chief of Police, George A. Getchell, was forced to shoot the big brownie that charged him when he was up Montana Creek the other day.
 Chief Getchell and a couple of friends were trying to take some photographs of a year old brown cub, about half mile above Har- " Watson's camp on Montana Creek when the mother, huge animal weig hing close to 300 pounds, decided to break up the party and charged toward the men. Given the choice of meeting the oncoming bruin or removing her, the Chief decided to shoot when the distance between them shorten ed to about 40 feet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
Is Stabbed to Death on Busy Street Late Yes
 terday Afternoon
WORLD WAR VETERAN
 IS CHARGED, MURDER
Red Cross Executive Is Killed by Man Be-
 lieved Insane
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal,

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 20. - Miss Elsie Ash nun, aged B years, Execu' tive Secret ary of the San Francisco Chapter of the Am erican Red Cross, was Stab- bed to death on a busy street here late yesterday afternoon, victim of a man, the police say is insane.
 Miss Ashmun's slayer, Da- vid w. LicarragO, aged 34 years, World War veteran, is a mental case in the city jail, charged with murder.
 Miss Ashmun was accosted by the maz as she left her offices, eye witnesses told the police. The man demanded to know when he would re- ceive his compensation.
 'In due course of time,' Miss Ashmun replied, accord ing to the witnesses.
 Unmindful of the hurrying throngs of persons leaving the offices in the building, Licarrago drew a long knife and leaped at Miss Ashmun.
 The first blow severed her juguiar vein.
 Eye witnesses seized the assassin as he attempted to escape. Although an ambul. ance was hastily summoned, Miss Ashmun died enr0ute tC the Emergency Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
By JAMES L. WEST Associated Press White House Correspondent)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Cir- cumstances, quasi-p olitical and otherwise played a rather import ant part in the retention in the Hoover cabinet of two men who were appointed by Harding :ksd served under Coolidge-Andrew w. Mellon, Secretary of the Treasury, and James J. Davis, Secretary of Labor, both Pennsylvanians.
 While it may be difficult to say just when Mir Hoover determined to retain the veteran Treasury Sec retary, who accepted his first pulp lie office at the age of 67, it was fairly generally understood even before election that the wealthy Pittsburgh banker and business man could realize what some of his friends said was a desire to estab- fish a new record for length of service as head of the Treasury.
 The retention of MT. Davis was somewhat of surprise and what led up to it has only recently be- come known The new president had been casting about for another for this place, with William N Doak, president of the Brother hood of Railway Trainmen promi- nently mentioned for the place.
 MT. Doak would have fitted in as Cabinet officer from the south, a selection which failed finally to re- ceive such recognition although MT. Hoover as the Republican Pres idential candidate split it for the first time since reconstruction days
 Leaders of the great labor or ganizations of the country, how ever, were unable to agree upor MT. Doak or anyone else for the place, and MT. Davis was reappoint- ed consenting to continue in of- flee for one year. In that time he hopes to conclude important work begun before the change oi administrations.
 During the nearly eight years they served together in the Hard ing Coolidge cabinet, MT. Hoover formed a very high regard for MT Mellon. They were most closely associated. perhaps, in the difficult and delicate task of refunding the war loans to the former associates of the United States in the world war.
 Unlike some other members o1 the Coolidge cabinet, MT. Mellor did not hitch his wagon to the Hoover political star after MT Coolidge issued his celebrated state ment that he did not choose" tc run for the Presidency in 1928, He went to Kansas City at the head of an uninstructed delega- tion and at once became central figure in the stormy struggle fol the nomination. When finally hs declared for Hoover, that appeared to settle it.
 MT. Mellon made some radio talks during the campaign, but other wise was inactive. However, ht had the confidence of the bushes: interests of the country, and par ticularly of the east, and in the closing and most trying days of any political campaign there was z strong pressure for his reappoint- ment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
RATE SCHEDULES OF I ARIFF BILL ARE ANNOUNCED
Tentative Proposals Made Public-Attacks Im-
 mediately Start

WASHINGTON, ug. 20. =. Rate schedules tentatively approved by the Republican tariff framers of the Senate Finance Committee, have been made public and prompt ly were subjected to sharp criticism by both parties.
 Showing 306 changes, the sched- ules were turned over to ths Demo- cratic members of the committee to allow them to begin prepara- tions for a lengthy debate, expect ed when the Senate starts Sep tember 4.
 Four of the principal changes include reduction of the House rate on wool.
 An attack was made on the bill by the Democratic members.
 House Chairman Jouett, of the Democratic Executive Committee said the "motivating principle was simple a determination to enable special groups of industrialists to cash in on last years campaign contributions"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
MICHIGAN GOVERNOR
 HOARDS PAY CHECKS

What the governor, who is not dependent upon the pay from the state for living, plans to do with the money, is matter of conjec- ture in the capital. Only Cover nor Green knows.
 The common guess is that the wad of cheeks will be turned to the credit of --ls little granddaugh- ter, Nancy, for if the governors affection for the child could be measured in money, the girl would command at least a million.
 A prosperous furniture manu- featuring business pays the gov- ernor big dividends. so he can af- ford to save his salary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
Child Tobacco Growth
 Protested by w. C. T. U.

MADISON, Wis, Aug. 20-Mem- bers of the Women's Christian Temperance union will ask the Wisconsin state organization tc disapprove of children raising to- bacco. The state union meets in October.
 Children who plant tobacco and tend it while it is growing will think nothing of smoking it, not realizing the i'll effects 1t has upon their systems remarked Mrs. Flora c. Hopkins, president of the Dane county branch.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
LINER DAMAGED AT D0CK; FIRE
 RACES ABOARD
Paris, of French Line, Mass of Flames Before
 Distinguished

LIE HAVRE, France, Aug. 20.-The liner Paris, of, the French Line, was badly damaged at it's dock last night. In less than an hour the whole central part of the ship was ablaze.
 The fire started in 8 third-class cabin anteway into the smoking room of the second class, then spread rapidly to other portions of the ship.
 The fire was brought under con- trol finally by City Bremen and the sailing date, fixed for late today had to be postponed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
MELLON EMPLOYMENT DECIDED
 EVEN BEFORE HOOTERS ELECTION

EDITORS NOTE: President Herbert Hoover's selection of his cabinet brought many sur prises and much conjecture as the appointments were made known. Many of his choices were regarded as politically un- precedented. The story of the men and events behind the scenes in these expressing moves now is told by James L. West, Associated Press staff writer, in series of six articles, of which the following is the fourth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
Body Is Found by Search ing Party in Arizona
 Mountainous Area
PARACHUTE WRAPPED
 AROUND PLIERS BODY
Attempt to Save Life in Tail Spin of Plane
 Proves Futile

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 20. The body of Miss Marvel Cr0sson, former Alaska fIier and more recently of San Diego, Cal, entrant in the womens' air derby, was found six miles north of Wellton, Ariz., some distance from the wrecked plane.
 The parachute had been re- leased but did not open.
 The searching party which found the body, said appar- cntly trouble developed and Miss Crosson jumped in an attempt to save her life. Death was probably instantly after the sall.
 Around the body was drap- ed the parachute.
 The plane was badly dam aged.
 An eye witness to the crash in the mountainous region, which happened late yester- day, said the plane had gone into a tail spin and was div ing earthward from an eIeva- tion of at least 1000 feet.
 Saddened by the tragedy, the fifteen other entrants in the air derby took off from P oenix this morning to Douglas on the third lap of the flight to Cleveland, Ohio.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
TODAY's STOCK QUOTATIONS
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NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-Alaska Juneau mine stock is quoted today at 7A, American Tobacco A 194, Tobacco B 194, Bethlehem Steel 127%, Continental Motors 16ls Corn Products 100A, Cudahy 52, International Paper A 34A, Paper B 23ia. National Acme 35M, Stan dard Oil of California 76, Stewart Warner 67ls, Texas Corporation 64h. American Ice 521s, Inde- pendent Oil and Gas 8.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20

LANSING, Mich, Aug. 20-Fred w. Green, Michigans chief execu- tive, some day may deplete the state fund by S20,000.
 It will represent his salary for four years, the state paying him the magnanimous sum of 5000 a year to direct it's corporate activi- ties.
 The pile of salary checks is grow ing. The governor now is serving his second term. which will expire in 1890. Right now the governor has approximately 60 checks whose total value is sl3,OO0 tucked away in a drawer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
SUN COD NOW NEARING COAL
 ON LONG TRIP

BELGRADE, Montana, Aug. 20.- Arriving here early from Miles City, the Sun God plane, piloted by Nick Manner and Art Walker, nov ed westward with a refueling plane following. As the Sun God moved westward, it was indicated the re- fueling will be attempted enroute. The refueler carried 75 gallons, enough to carry the Sun God to the destination at Spokane, Wash, without refueling at Missoula. The plane is now on the last leg of the flight to San Francisco, then East and return to Spokane.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
lGiuen Thrill That Comes Once |M q Life Time

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Aug. 20 The thrill that comes once in a life time was enjoyed today by Marshall Newton, son of Walter N Newto ton, Secretary to President Hoover.
 Mrs. Hoover made the thrill pos sible on the boys ninth birthday when she sent him a large pack age, bearing the official White House seal, containing cake and peg puzzle. A letter explained the cake was part of tne Presidents birthday cake and the puzzle was one which kept Col. Charles A Lindbergh guessing most of an afternoon
 The boy is in a hospital recov- ering from leg amputation re- sulting from being run over by an automobile.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
DR. SHOOK TO
 DIE IN CHAIR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20.-Dr. James H. Shook, former Professor of the Ohio University, was this forenoon sentenced to be electro cuted on November 29 for the mur- der of Miss Theora Hix, coed mis- tress, by Judge Henry Scarlett after denying the motion for new trial.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
IB. C. Distributes IProfits Nude
 From Liquor Sales

VICTORIA, B. C., Aug. 20.-The Provincial Government announces distribution of liquor profits amounting to s682.919 covering six months period ending last March. For the corresponding period last year the distribution amounted to $559,479.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
WILL RETURN SOUTH
 ON CANNERY TENDER

MT. and Mrs. O. E. Nelson who took passage on the mailboat Marg-
 nita on it's last trip, left the boat at Hawk Inlet and will return to the States on the cannery tender
 Seaketch. MT. Nelson is a large
 stockholder in the Coastwise Trans
 portation Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20

A party of big game hunters made up of T. D. Snowden, Robert Snow den, and Hal B. Howard are aboard the steamer Yukon on their way to the Westward where they will hunt in the Anchorage district,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
WeIlknown Alaskan

Miss Marvel Crosson is wellknown in Alaska, especially in the interior where she covered practically every section, by plane, operating planes in conjunction with her brother Joe E. Crosson. She was one of the air experts in the interior section for nearly two years and when her brother joined Capt. George H. Wilkins on his Antarctic expedi- tion, Miss Crosson went south with her parents and located at San Diego. During the past year she had done much flying and was holder of the womans altitude record.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
RED CROSS OFFICIAL IS MURDERED
TWO FREEZE TO DEATH ON MOUNT SHUKSAN INV
 STATE OF WASHINGTON

Telna Martin Seattle Library assistant Furuya Japanese Times Portland Mount Shua Mount Baker in the q blizzard
 Miss Ellis Mcdowell Herman Wunderlng, O Seattle badly frozen
 mishap meagre last night
 survivors to be brought in today it is believed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20
Attorney General Stops Impeachment By Resigning

JACKSON, Mass, Aug. 20. Impeachment of Attorney General Rush Knox, under fire for the past ten months, ended today when he re- signed.
 The resignation came after the House of Representa- tives impeached him last. Friday on a charge of high crimes in connection with illegal collection of tax fees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-20

Poznan, Poland, has the largest cattle exhibition ever held in Eu- rope this summer.