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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
ITALIAN KING
 VIEWS SCENES
 IN QUAKE ZONE
Secures First Hand Know. ledge of Awful Disaster
 in Southern Italy

ROCHETTA, Italy, July 28.-King Victor Emmanuel has started back home from this devastated city which is in ruin and misery. The area was crumpled last Wednesday by one of Italy's most disastrous earthquakes.
 The Italian Ruler made a con- prehensive survey of the awful dis aster and obtained first hand knowledge.
 Relief work is now in full swing.
 The King remained at Melfi suf- ficient time to see how the huge problem of extracting bodies from the ruins was being handled. The ruins were still burning. The Ruler went through the streets afoot and saw the effects of the quake on all sides.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
A M E REGAIN IS
 WINNER OF GO
 SECOND ROUND
English Fighter Knocked Down Four Times in
 First Round
CANNOT COME UP IN
 SECOND, COUNTED OUT
Attendance Records Are Broken Stribling
 Strong Favorite

LONDON, July 2S.-Young Stribling, of Georgia, U. s. A., stepped back into the front ranks of heavyweights by knocking out Phil Scott tonight (Lond0n time) in the second round after flooring the Englishman four times in the first session. Thirty-five thousand spec. tatOrs witnessed the match, which smashed European at- tendance records. Stribling entered the ring a favorite at odds of 6 to ,.
 FIRST ROUND
 Stribling boxed the Englishman a few moments and then landed hts famous right on Scott's chin and Scott went down but got right up. Stribling followed with a series of lefts to the head. The men were warned for wrestling. Stribling nailed his man. Scott went down for the count of 5. Just as he arose, a left to the stomach drop- ped him for the count of I. Fight ing like a tiger, Stribling sailed into his man and dropped him again for the count of g.
 SECOND ROUND
 Scott led with a left but Stribling stepped aside and drove a hard left to the stomach Scott showed some fight and landed a series of body blows before they clinched. A left to the face brought a fleck of blood from Stribling's nose. Scott paved for an opening with his left then landed lightly on the South erner's face.
 Stribling knocked Scott with c. left to the head. Scott missed two shots. Stribling nailed a right to the Englishman's chin and left to ribs to put Scott down.
 Scott tried to rise but could not get up.
 The referee counted Scott out amid mingled booes and cheers of the spectators.
 Scott weighed in at POS pounds and Stribling at l88 pounds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
" H HOOVER AND ROOSEVELT TO LEAD IN 1882
Senator Fess Says Hoover Will Be Renominated
 Opposed by Roosevelt

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, July B. Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio, one of the outstanding Admins tration leaders, speaking here said that President Hoover will be the 1892 Republican Presidential candi- date. He predicted that the Presi- dent would be renominated easily.
 Senator Fess declared that he expected Gov. Frank D. Roosevelt of New York would be the Demo cratic nominee.
 The Ohio solon declined to com ment on rumors that he would sue ceed Claudius H. Huston as Chair man of the Republican National Committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
J Q H N E. LUND, JUNEAU PIONEER,
 DIES IN TACOMA
Head of We'll and Favor ably Known Family Pass
 es After Long Illness

John c. Lund, pioneer of Juneau and member of The Empire typo graphical stfaf, today received a telegram announcing the death of his father, John F. Lund at Ia coma, following a lingering illness. He was about 65 years of age, and was a resident of Juneau from 1898 to 1920. He is survived by his widow and seven sons and daughters, all well and favorably known here.
 John F. Lund was born in Stock holm, Sweden, but came to the United States in 1887, bringing his wife and two eldest children. Eleven years later he came to Juneau and his family was reared here. He went to Long Branch, near Ta- coma, ten years ago and has lived there since that time with Mrs. Lund and their youngest son. Will lard. For many years MT. Lund was connected with the office of the United States Marshal at this place.
 The surviving children of de- ceased are: John c. Lund and Mrs. J. J. Woodland of Juneau; Mrs. Claude E. Ericson, Mrs. M. Spauld- ing, Mrs. Fred Wassmer and Henry Lund of Seattle, and Willard Lund of Long Branch.
 MT. Lund made many friends dur ing his long residence in this City, who will mourn with the members of the family.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATIONS


 NEW YORK CITY, N. Y, July Enclosing quotation today of Alaska Juneau mine stock is 5as Alleghany Corporation 22h, Ana conda 515s. Bethlehem Steel 84A General Motors AT, Granby 25, h. ternational Harvester 851s, Kenne- colt 40as, Montgomery-Ward 37 National Acme 1874. Packard Mo- tors l47s, Simmons Beds 26al, Stan- dard Brands 21. Standard Oil of California 62%, Standard Oil of New Jersey 75, United Aircraft 617s, U. s. Steel 168A, American Can 134. Fox Films AS, Hupp Mo- tors IS, Stewart-W Warner 27A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
.SUSPECTEDMAN
 GIVEN RELEASE
Jack L. Klein, Arrested in Buckley Case, Is
 Given Freedom

DETROIT, Michigan, July 2S.- Jack L. Kleing, motion picture op- orator to whom Jack Buckley spoke his last words before he was killed by gunmen last Wednesday morn- ing, has been released on a writ of habeas corpus.
 The release of Klein was ordered after the Prosecuting Attorney said the Police were unable to obtain sufficient information for warrant for Klein, who is reported to have run from the hotel lobby when the radio announcer was shot and killed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
SOVIET COMP ANY IS INV0LVED IN SMUGGLING CASE
Two Men Un Ter Arrest Claim Watch Movements
 Owned by Amtorg Co.

NEW YORK CITY, N Y, July 28.-Two men arrested for smug- gling watch movements have named the Amtorg Company, purchasing agent of the Russian Government here, as the owner of $15,000 worth of Swiss movements offered for sale in the United States.
 The man, Jacob Kreitz and Ab- raham Schafran. are charged with facilitating the smuggling of $40 watch movements, and are held in lieu of $15,o0o bail each.
 Two other men were named, one Wolube Asaturov, Comptroller of the Company, said to now be in Russia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
JET OF FLAME R0ARS TO SKY
Wild Oil Cusher in Texas Defies w orkm en,
 Threatens Village

REFUGIO, Texas, July 28-A roaring jet of flame leaping sky ward from the Houston oil Com- pany wild gusher. No. l, at Straunch, drove 200 residents from their threatened homes, defyine workmen to extinguish it.
 The well ignited Saturday night The cause is unknown.
 The explosion blasted crater 20 feet across the parched oil field settlement of frame build ings.
 Handicapped by a drought, the water wells were soon depleted.
 Steam lines are being laid in an attempt to smother the flames.
 Several million feet of gas are escaping daily.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
MIDSHIPMEN WHO TOOK TWO GIRLS INTO NAVAL ACADEMY MESS, GIVEN
 LETTERS OF DISMISSAL FOR PRANK

the second class, studying aviation, and other midshipmen on the an- nual cruise, have been restricted to quarters and denied the usual priv ileges because they were in the mess hall at the time the girls entered.
 The two girls were the Misses Mary Hayden and Laurette Taylor who slipped on naval blouses over their clothing and marched into the mess hall. They were soon discov- cred and elected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28

ANNAPOLIS Maryland, July 28. L. Myatt and Miller s. Burgin, members of the second class at the Naval Academy, have been given letters of dismissal for the part they played in bringing two Washington girls into the mess hall two weeks ago as prank.
 The youths denied the girls had gone to any other part of the in- .stitution.
 A number of other members of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
Attitude of Colonel C. 4. indbergh Toward
 Newspapers Explained

NEW YORK CITY, N r., July 28.-The current issue of Editor and Publisher carries an interview by Marlen Pew with Col. Charles A. Lindbergh in which the Colonel explains his attitude toward news papers.
 He draws a line strictly between the right of the press to report his activities relating to the science of air travel and what he calls per- sonal curiosity. He said he appre- ciated the remarkable liberality of the press in support of his work"
 Pew writes that Col. Lindbergh mentioned to Pew five New York CTS which he and Mrs. Lindbergh decided they could not cooperate with and maintain their self re- spect. He said in the future he in- tended to do all he could to remain aloof from newspapers, which have mo serious purpose" He felt out ragged at some of the reporters who followed him on his honey moon and flor eight hours circled about cur boat. anchored in a New England harbor, with noisy He considered 1t ab- surd
 He said he was forced to keep a guard at the gate of his wife's home and told of one reporter at to bribe servant with $2 ,000 to "betray family secrets"
 Col. Lindbergh said he had con- fidence that he has not been be- trayed by newspapermen who have a serious purpose.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
"MA'FERCUSON TO BE IN FINAL
 TEXASPR PRIMARY
Former Woman Governor Leads Poll but Lacks
 M a ority

DALLAS, Tex, July 28.-Returns from Saturdays Democratic pri- mary forecasts one of the most bitter political campaigns in Texas history is just ahead, for the tabu- lation of votes indicates clearly that there must be a run-off primary August 8 between former Gov. Miriam A. (Ma) Ferguson and Ross g. Sterling, Chairman of the State Highway Commission and publish CT of the Houston Daily Post, who rank first and second in the list Of eleven candidates voted for Sat- urday. State Senator Tom. B. Love for many years Democratic Ma tional Committeeman and leader of the drys, who bolted the nomina- ton of Gov Alfred E. Smith, is occupying minor place in the re- turns. He made an anti-Tammany and anti-Raskob campaign for the nomination.
 Latest returns gave Ma" Fer gusop 197O00 and Ross s. Sterling 141,0o). It required majority over all [, nominate, and nine other candi dates got enough votes to causf run-off primary.
 Sellator Morris Sheppard was easily renominated for the fourth full term. He had previously filled cut she unexpired term of Senator JoseyI W. Bailey, who resigned. He was the author of the Eighteenth Amendment. He had previously served seven terms in the House of Representative to which he was elected when 27 years of age.
 Anti Raskob Man Defeated
 Congressman John c. Box of the Second Congressional District, who publicly requested John J. Raskob, Chairman of the Democratic Na.- t;onal Committee, to resign has Leen defeated for renomination by Martin Dies, Jr., son of the former Congressman of the sapne name. All other Congressmen seem to have been renominated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
EXTORT|ONIST
 IS SENTENCED

LANSING, Michigan, July 28.-- Samuel Meyers, aged 39, a laborer, pleaded guilty today to extortion and was sentenced from g months tc three years in prison.
 Meyers was trapped Saturday by the police in an attempt to exto-t S15, ,000 from Richard Scott, Presi- dent of the Rec Motor Car Con- rany. He had threatened to kill the financier and three members cf his family.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
Estate Valued at Many
 Millions Left by Depew

NEW YORK CITY, N. Y., July 28.-Chauncey Depew left an estate iof S15,940000, transfer of tax appraisal showed He left S1,00O,- coo to Yale and sl00,000 to the village of Peekhill The remainder of his fortune was left to his widow and son.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
MA" FERGUSON TAKES EARLY
 LEAD


 DALLAS, Tex, July 27.-Returns received Saturday night from 174 of the 253 counties from the Texas Democratic primary election gave the following votes for Gov eronr:
 Miriam A. Ma" Ferguson, 44,779; Ross s. Setrling, 37,5l7; Clint C. Small, 30,404; and eight others trailing. A record vote was cast in the Democratic, primary and a very small vote in the Republican indicating that the Hoover faction of the Democratic Party had for saken it's 1928 position and returned to the party.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
IA PASSENGERS ON
 YUKON FOR JUNEAU

Steamer Yukon sailed from Seat tie last Saturday morning at g o'clock for Alaska ports with "A first class passengers and eight Isteerage. The following passengers are booked for Juneau: Mrs. Sinnick, Ruby Steyse, Miss ID. Renter. Miss M. Carnahan, D.
 Fagerberg, J. B. Loftus, Mrs. Lof-
 tus. M. O. Metcalf, Mrs. e. Sul-
 livan, Vera Ellengren, and three 'steerage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
No Criminal Charges
 In Coaster Accident

OMAHA, July 28.-The coroner's jury decided that the roller coaster accident which caused four deaths at Krug Park here Thursday and in which 19 were injured, was caused by defective equipment. The County Attorney announced no criminal charges are to be filed against the operators of the de- vice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
Fourteen Arrested in Garment Workers Strike

r BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 28 Mine persons were arrested late Saturday for disorders in the Gar ment Workers strike, making a to- tai of IA arrests. The strike started when the garment operators de- manded from the Union the right to reorganize their staffs at the end of each year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
Pulpwood Cargo from
 Russia Is Under Ban

BOSTON, Mass, July 2S-The discharge of pulpwood from Rus sia from the steamer Herakles vas halted last Saturday afternoon fol- lowing the ban on the entry of Russian pulpwood and other pros ducts of enforced or convict la bor. The crew was allowed to place the cargo on the dock where 1t was held.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
Unidentified Hold-up
 Man Shot and Killed

CHICAGO, H., July 28.-An uni identified man was shot dead in an attempt to hold-up a roadhouse at Lansing, a suburb. early Sunday morning. The proprietor heard men taking money and jewelry from his patrons and used a shot, gun as the robbers left.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
President of Brazilian
 State Is Assassinated

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 28.- Joao Pessoa, President of the State of Parahyba, and Liberal candidate for the Vice Presidency of Brazil last March, has been assassinated at the city of Recife, slain by a political enemy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
Plane Crashes; Three Men,
 Including Owner, Are Dead

MATAWAN, New Jersey. July 28. "A plane crashed half mile from the airport at Red Bank late yes- terday afternoon and three men were killed, the pilot and owner. Al Riddle, George Schrank and John Housman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
BULGARIA HAS
 EARTH SHOCKS

SOFIA, Bulgaria. July 28.-Nu- merous earthshocks were felt last Saturday throughout the seismic region of Bulgaria. No damage was reported but residents of several country villages were alarmed.
 The shocks were accompanied by underground rumblings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
Sawmill Plant Is
 Burned Near Seattle

SEATTLE, July 28.-Fire of un- determined origin last Saturday afternoon destroyed the Wood : Iverson sawmill, dry kilns and blacksmith shop at Hobert with a loss of s2c1,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
IS VILLAGES
 UNDER WATER

KARACHI, India, July 28.-Six- teen villages have been submerged in the Larkana and Shikarpur dis tricts.
 A most disastrous flood is over flowing the Indus and it's tribu- taries, as the result of torrential rains.
 Refugees are pouring into Suk- kur.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
Hoover Relaxes in
 Cool Mountain Air

ORANGE, Virginia, July 28.-
 President Hoover relaxed in com fort in the mountain air here last Saturday afternoon. The air had a chill like in the early fall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
Saoallo,os Electric Light Cord. Juice Turned On, Dies

ASHLAND, Wisconsin, July 28-A COW belonging to Alloys . Habelt swallowed an elec- tric light cord while chew . ing a socket. The current was turned on and the COW was electrocuted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
YOUNG STRIBLING KNOCKS PHIL SCOTT OUT IN LONDON
Tire Bloaos Out, Cur Rolls Ouer , Times, Man Killed

. VANCOUVER, Wash, July . 28.-Thomas we'll was . killed last Saturday when his . car rolled over five times af- . ter a tire blew out.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
NDIANA'S YOUNGEST

ANDERSON, Ind Robert Kees- ling, l8-year flier, is Indiana's youngest transport pilot.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28

Louisiana State university con- ducts cotton grading school each summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-28
MOONEY ASKS
 TO BE HEARD
Files Petition A s kin g to Appear Before Cal.
 Supreme Court

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 28.- A petition signed by Thomas j. Mooney, asking permission to tes- tify at the Supreme Court hearing tomorrow of John Macdonald, re- canting witness in the San Fran cisco Preparedness Day bombing trial, has been presented to the State Supreme Court by Frank P Walsh, Moneys attorney.
 Mooney sets forth details of his arrest, trial and conviction with Warren K. Billings, for complicity in the crime, In which 10 lives were lost.
 The hearing will be held primar- fly to consider new pardon ap- plication by Billings, in the light of the testimony expected that Mac Donald, who 10 years ago was large ly responsible for sending Mooney and Billings to prison for life.
 NEW EVIDENCE REVEALED
 SAN FRANCISCO, July 28.-The Examiner said today the police re- ports Police Captain Golf in exist ence to prove John Macdonald, be- fore meeting Golf, voluntarily told the story linking Mooney and Bill ings with the bomb planting.
 Macdonald said Golf coached him in identifying Mooney.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31

and Earl Jones the consolation. Bunco
was also played at tables by the
younger people and at which Anna
Camaish and Eunice Coombe were
awarded honors.
Mrs. Clarence Mosher was general
chairman of the arrangements assisted
by several SUBJ committees. Mrs. Nora
Trezona had charge if the bridge
section; Miss Jane Pierce, chairman of
the serving committee; Miss Harriet
Jeffery, chairman of bunco; Mrs.
Oscar Anderson and William Jones,
Ruth Anderson, Helen Berglund, Ber-
niece Johnson, Blanche Nichols and
Kathleen Lomasney were also members
of the various committees.
Lunch was prepared by the Council,
the girls assisting in serving. The
proceeds are to be used for charitable
purposes and running expenses of the
Bethel. A membership drive is being
conducted for which prizes have been
donated. Awards are also offered for
attendance and punctuality A prize
is also offered to the first officer who
rates 100 per cent in her ritualistic
work. The Bethel is under the
Guardianship of Mrs. James Thomp-
son.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
Births for the Month.


The month of october has been a
somewhat strenuous one for the stork
and he has been kept considerably on
the job. Nine boys and eight girls
have been born during the month so
far up to yesterday and the month
has as yet a day to run. The follow
ing parents were made happy during
the month:
october 3, to Mr.. and Mrs Armas
HURLEY, son.
October, 8, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jalmer
Lake, a son.
October IL, to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
w. Lindeborg, daughter
October IA, to Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Ravnikar, son.
October IA, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. Emil
Maxi, a daughter.
October 18, to Mr. and Mrs. John
Juhla, daughter.
October 18, to Mr.. and Mrs. Lukas
ChinlZar, son.
October 10, to Mr.. and Mrs Arthur
Pennala, daughter.
October 20, to Mr.. and Mrs. Steve
Seliga, son.
October 20, to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
0. Nelson, daughter.
October %, to Mr.. and Mrs. James
Rolando, a son.
October 25, to Mr.. and Mrs. A. M
Erickson, a daughter.
october 25, to Mr. and Mrs. John
Skraba, a son.
October 26, to Mr. and Mrs. Leo
Amerer, daughter.
October 81, to Mr.. and Mrs M.
Gordon, a son.
October %, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Nyman, son.
october 20, to Mr.. and Mrs. John
KapSch, daughter.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
REBEKAHS CELEBRATED
BIRTHDAY WITH PARTY

The tenth anniversary of the organi-
zation of Vermillion Rebekah Lodge
No. 8, was celebrated on Tuesday ev-
ening Being the regular meeting
night, the routine business was con-
Quoted by Mrs. Helmi Tabell, Noble
Grand. For the good of the order,
Mrs. Ernest Dunstan gave a brief his
tory of the lodge from its organization
to the present day, in very able
manner.
list of the charter members and
a few moments of silent tribute were
given as the names of departed char
ter members were read. Those who
had passed on were Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Kent, William Kevern, Mrs.
Andrew Hedloff, Mrs. Adeline Pierce
and Jervis Pierce. The eleven charter
members present were Mr.. and Mrs.
William Bridson, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Tregear, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hodge,
Mrs E. Dunstan, Mrs. P. Schaefer,
Mrs. William Richards, Mrs. Ed Will
hams and Mrs Mary Nichols.
At the close of the business session
a social evening followed at which
nine tables of bunco were in play.
Mrs John Rikhus and Richard Hodge
won high honorS. Mrs Mary Nichols
and John Tregear were awarded the
consolation honors.
A delicious lunch was served by a
committee whose birthdays occurred in
October, consisting of Mesdames Hala-
mix, HaSselblad, VIM. Mills, Oscar An
derson, Tregear, John Nankervis and
Mr.. William Bridson. The eleven
charter members were seated at a
table decorated with a three TERED
birthday cake, made and donated by
Mrs. r. Halamik. The cake was cut
by the first Noble Grand of the lodge,
Mrs. r. Hodge. Mrs. Eliza Polking-
horn of Hibbing, was visiting guest.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Rev. Wendell w. Olson, b. ID, Pastor.

Sunday School, ...... 1000 A. M.
Morning Worship, ....... .11:00 A. M.
Prayer Service, Wednesday, 7:45 P. M.
The Mems Club will be postponed
one week The next meeting will be
held at the home of MIR. and Mrs.
Leander Anderson, Tuesday evening,
November 18th.
The Ladies Aid will be entertained
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Strom
The Luther Leagues of Ely and
Tower will render Reformation pro-
gram in the church Friday evening at
7:45, November 7th. After the pro-
gram refreshments will be served by
Mrs. Gust Anderson at the residence.
We welcome you to come and wor-
ship God with us!
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
DELPHIAN CHAPTER MEETS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6

The Ely Delphian Chapter will
meet Thursday, November 9Th at the
Memorial High School. The Zenith
of Florentine Painting will be studied
with Mrs w. D. Gallagher as leader
Topics will be given as follows:
Florence of the Renaissance" Mrs.
E. Erickson.
"Lecnarda's Life" and leonardo s
Note Book" Mrs. Jack Gianotti
''The Art of Painting" Mrs. Gust A..
Maxi.
How to Paint" Mrs. VIM. Mitchell.
Michael Angelo" Mrs. M. j. Valen-
tine.
Andrea Del Sarti," Mrs. Byrd
Brownell
Debate, Resolved that the Time
Payment Plan has Improved the Con-
ditionS of the American Homes by
Mrs. Chas. Smith and Mrs. A. j. NC
Mahan.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
Redecorated and Renovated.

The Community Center has been
gone over and the walls and ceiling
have been redecorated and renovated
in anticipation of the numerous part
les and get-together events that usu-
ally are given about this time of the
year. The work of cleaning the walls
and ceiling was done by August Maxi
and George Mitchell
The Center has been and will be
somewhat crowded for the next month
but as soon as the city forces move
to their new quarters, there will be
plenty of room. Reservations are al
ready being made a month ahead of
time.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31

Ernest Jackson of this city attended
a political meeting at Cook Wednesday
evening. Mr.. Jackson stated that the
meeting was attended by nearly 500
people and among those present were
Mayors Olson of Tower and Reik of
Cook. Mayor Hanson was unable to
attend but sent letter which was read
at the meeting. The meeting was also
attended by several candidates among
which was Representative Hitchcock of
Hibbing. The gathering was sponsored
by the Cook "Pete-for-C Commissioner
Club" and was presided over by August
Buboltz.