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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
''BOOBY-TRAPS" UNCOVERED BY
 BRITISH MEN
Place Where the Germans Manufactured DeviseS for Trapping Their
 Enemies.

LONDON, Feb. 14.-Detection by British army investigators of Ger man "booby-traps" saved the lives of many an officer or man of the Brit ish armies during the period when the Germans were retreating from France. q am convinced" says the officer, that we nipped many of the Huns favorite plans by capturing near Bray a little factory where he made his booby traps. When we oc- cupied it we learned much from the partly completed traps we found ly ing about the place.
 "One of them was an iron plate. This the willy Hun dropped in road way so that it would likely be trod upon by soldiers or horses of our advancing troops The plate was in two parts, with a spring inside, and usually containing detonator con nected with a heavy charge of ex- plosive When the weight of the foot was removed, the spring sprang into place and exploded the detonator, and the damage was done.
 These spring denotators were the Germans speciality. They consist ed of tube containing little spring with a hook at one end. Attached to the hook was string or wire connecting with the explosive load. Any arrangement by which the spring could be distended and then sudden ly contracted served to jerk the string, and the charge was exploded.
 "One night I received call from our Lieutenant Colonel who had put in the day directing movements from a recently captured German dugout He told me that he was nervous, and believed he was associating with a 'booby,' and asked me to send him squad of engineers to look it over. I went myself.
 "The Colonel sat in the dugout, about ten feet down. on a chair by a table. Directly in front of the chair was a petrol can and it was the can he feared He had noticed it early in the morning when the dugout was first occupied, but had been so busy during the day he had had no time to examine it until even ing. Then he found nothing. but he had a 'hunch' that 1t was a trap and wanted expert assistance.
 q dug a little trench around the can, but could find no wires, and then tapped it, but received no sound other than that which might come from any old empty can. There was nothing to do but open it, and borrowing the Colonel's can opener went at it as gingerly as could.
 Tt was filled partly with about eight pounds of one of the most deadly powder explosives known to science. This I removed very care fully, and in the bottom of the can found the spring detonator. It had been fastened to the bottom of the can in such way that if the can had been lifted from the floor of the dugout the charge would have ex
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
ANOTHER VIEW OF
 LEAGUE OF NATIONS
 FROM JAPANESE SOURCE
Dean Inge of St. Paul Cathedral Says Japanese Workingmen
 Not Wanted in
 America.

LONDON, Feb. 14.-Dean Inge of meeting here of the British-Italian League, recounted conversation he had the other day with an intelli- gent Japanese about the League of Nations:
 The Japanese asked the Dean if he thought the League would succeed I don't know" the latter replied but I think we should try it."
 Then" Dean Inge went on, to relate, ''he said: We Japanese con- slider that we are a highly civilized nation, yet if we want to go out as colonists to the United States or Australia we are prevented from do ing so by laws. I want to ask whether if we consent to disarm and join a League of Nations these disa bilities will be removed or not?
 q was obliged to say, I'm afraid not. That is working mans ques tion, and as long as the Japanese workmen gives better value for his wages than the European or Ameri can or Australian workmen, they will shrink from no violence to keep you out To that the Japanese replied 7 Well, then, why should we disarm and join League of sNations?
 That" commented the speaker, ''is just one of the difficulties which beset us. There are good many supporters of the League of Nations who are by no means lovers of peace at heart They only want another kind of war than that through which the world has just been passing"
 Dean Inge said the League of Ma. tions was a remarkable instance of Utopian dream which apparently was about to materialize.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
AT THE LYRIC

:. DOUGLAS, Feb. 14.-For tonight and Saturday night, the Lyric man. agement presents Tom Mix in "Six Shooter Andy" one of those rapid action stories from the great West that always appeals to everyone.
 It is a typical Western story, a little reminiscent of the old-time Vest ern features, and carrying thrills in every hundred feet of film. It is the quick-riding, rapid gunplay, shoot to-kil sort of entertainment that gains It's interest from it's sensa- tionalism.
 The acting of Tom Mix is pleasing to say the least. There is no doubt but that he is well cast. He not only looks the part but acts it as wel1 and his ability of horseman- ship cannot be denied. Enid Markey proves . pleasing picture as Susan while Sam De Grasse. as the villain ous sheriff, and Jack Plank, as Cy Gallagher, both do well in their re- spectiye roles. The balance of the cast is worthy of every praise.
 There is also a Harold Lloyd com edy in this program and. Pathe News of the World. On Sunday and Monday nights the great story of Ambassador Gerard's My Four Years in Germany" will be shown at the Lyric, giving everyone an opportun- ity of seeing the actual happenings in Europe during the past great war
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
AT THE LIBERTY

DOUGLAS, Feb. 14.-"My Mothers Boy" will be the leading feature to- night at the Liberty in the change of program for tonight and Saturday nights. This is big, five-part story of love, intrigue and adventure and shows an object lesson that no moth CT or boy should miss. Charles Ray portrays a typical, "Mama's apron string boy" from birth until he suddenly finds himself when men accuse his father of their financial ruin. He then enters the ring to clear his fathers name and though the odds are against him he fights we'll and in the end wins out. There is a girl, of course, and mighty sweet one to give him inspiration to win and the story ends as only one would want it to. In addition to the main feature, there is another chapter of "The Railroad Raiders '' in which Helen Holmes appears, en- titled "The Overland Disaster"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
BUCKET BRIGADE

DOUGLAS, Feb. 14.-Everyone in town claims to be ''fishy" this week. While the Albatross was in port on Wednesday, nearly every resident could be seen with water bucket or sack heading for the fish boat for a supply of freshly caught her ring. It was claimed so many of the fish were in port that they even "swam" up onto the front and back porches of residents who were not at home and knew nothing of the treat in store for them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14

tion of assessments to be levied on cities and towns in connection with the Boston Elevated deficit has been presented to the Massachusetts Sn
 preme Court, by Charlestown taxpay- CTS The petition declares there Is not the slightest reasonable probab
 ility' that the road will earn if op erated for the next ten years under the act of the Legislature. any net profits available for dividends. Tho petitioners state they are informed the Boston Elevated expenditures since July 1, 1918, are $6,000,0 In excess of the gross receipts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
YOUNG FOLKS TO HOP

DOUGLAS, Feh 14.-The younger set of the Island will give danc- ing party tonight in the Labor Union Hall Members of the High Schools from Douglas and Juneau will be in attendance and invited young folks from the mainland will be present
 A four-piece orchestra has been en- gagged and refreshments will be served in the banquet Hall. Dancing will begin at nine o'clock sharp and the Home, Sweet Home" waltz will be played on thel stroke of twelve.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
RECEIVES FINE INSTRUMENT

DOUGLAS, Feb. 14.-Carl Brick. son, former bandmaster at Treadwell, received on the last steamer hand some tenor saxophone MT. Brick. son has had considerable experience on this instrument and expects soon to be playing it in orchestra work as well as for concerts and home t..
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14

ploded and the Colonel and his party would have been blown to bits.
 "The Colonel paled little when I showed him just what he has been associating with all day, and very fervently thanked himself for obey ing his 'hunch' to let that can alone
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
LADIES NIGHT

TREADWELL. Feb. 14-Tonight is ladies night on the Treadwell bowling alleys and a good attend ance is expected as there are many of the fair ones who figure on en- tering the ladies' bowling tourna. ment which starts next week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
THEY FACE DEFICIT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. II. - Fi- nancial statement of Russian Bol- shevist government for 1918 shows that expenditures for the year were 47,OO0,0 0,000,000 roubles and that
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
PETITION TO KEEP
 STATE FROM PAYING
 OUT MONEY TO FIRM

BOSTON, Feb. 14.-A petition to restrain the State from paying any money to the Boston Elevated or from borrowing money in anticipa-
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
TO EXTEND MONEY.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Plans of the Emergency Fleet Corpora tion involve expenditure of $3,- 88O,000, ,000 and will result fh American merchant marine of 15,- GOO, ,000 deadweight tons. accord ing to Director-General Piez.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14

there would be a probable deficit of 43,00O, O,O00,000 roubles owing to inability of Government to collect property tax.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-14
LEAVE ON ALASKA

DOUGLAS, Feb. 14.-Dr. A. +. Sargent and two daughters, Helen and Ethel. left ont the Alaska yes terday afternoon for McMinnyille. Oregon. in the vicinity of which city they expect to make their future home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-12

College and University Council by a
bill presented by Mr.. Todd, Ale
gheny.
Mr.. Sprowls, Washington, intro
duced bill providing that school
teachers salaries may be increased
at any time deemed advisable and a
new contract entered into. The bill
without previous contracts being
cancelled. Another school code
amendment presented came from
Mr.. kooser, Fayette, and regulates
advertising for school building
Equipment in excess of $500 cost, re-
quiring advertisements once a week
for three weeks.
Mr.. Golden, Philadelphia, present
ed a bill appropriating s1,300,000
for Temple University, Philadelphia.
A bill making the president judge of
Allegheny county courts a member
of the county salary board was Of
fered by Mr.. Stadtlander, Allegheny.
Mr.. Bechtold, Dauphin, presented
a bill calling on counties to supply
county school superintendents with
office equipment.
A bill requiring counties to pay
cost Of indexing deeds OF county Of
ficers to be paid by counties was
presented by Mr.. Marshall, Beaver.
Salaries of treasurers were fixed at
not over $4,000 in counties having
between 10000 and $4,000 popu-
lation in a bill from Mr.. Hampon,
Greene. Speaker Spangler intro
duced a bill appfopriating s4.s6S for
relief of county farms whose exhibi-
tions were forbidden by the De-
partment of Health during the in
fiuenza- outbreak.
The bill abolishing the distinction
between an appeal and q certiorari
was sent to the judiciary local COM
mittee for hearing and after pass
ing the Senate bill amending the
school code provisions on debts OF
annexed districts, the House
adjourned at 6.10 p. m.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-12
Governor Sends in
y His First Veto

Governor Sproul last evening an
nounced his first veto. He sent 1t to
the Senate just before 1t adjourned
The message and comments are in
teresting. They are:
"I herewith return. without my
approval, Senate Bill No. ~, en-
titled, An act authorizing Katheryn
A. Seth. widow of James V. Seth,
deceased, late of the city of Oil
City, Venango county, Pennsylva-
mia, to bring suit in the Court of
Common Pleas of Venango county
against the Commonwealth of Penn
sylvania'
"This bill authorizes a suit for
damages for the death of James v.
Seth, caused by an accident on a
State highway in Venango county.
The Supreme Court of Pennsylva-
nit has very recently declared the
act of May 10, 1917, p. L. 159, which
authorizes Ida Collins to bring suit
for the death of her husband, oc-
curing on the State highway in
Somerset county, to be unconstitu-
tional, special legislation. Moreover,
believe that actions against the
State should be tried in the court of
Dauphin county. in accordance with
previous practice and policy. For
this reason the bill IL pot approved ?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-12
5AS|N THE STOMACH
IS DANGEROUS
Recommends Daily Use of MaEnesIa
To Overcome Trouble. Caused
by EermentinE Food and
Acid Indigestion.

Gas and wind in the stomach ac-
'ompanied by that full. bloated feel
ng after eating are almoSt certain
violence of the presence of excess
i've hydrochloric acid in the stom-
lch. creating so-called acid indiges-
ion"
Acid stomachs are dangerous be-
rause too much acid irritates the
!elicate lining of the stomach, often
.eadihg to gastritis accompanied by
serious stomach ulcers. Food fer
mentS and sours. creating the dis
-resSing gas which distends the stom-
lch and hampers the normal func-
lions OF the vital Internal organs,
often affecting the heart.
1t is the worst Of folly to neglect
such a serious condition or to treat
with ordinary digestive aids which
nave no neutraliZlng effect on the
stomach acids. Instead get from any
druggist a few ounces Of Bisurated
Magnesia and take q teaspoonful in
| quarter glass OF water right after
eating. This will drive the gas, wind
and bloat right out OF the body,
sweeten the stomach, neutralize the
excess acid and prevent its formation
and there Is no s.ourness or pain.
Slsurated Magnesia Gn powder or
tablet form - never liquid or milk)
IS harmless to the stomach, inexpen-
sive to take and the best form of
maSneSia for stomach purposes. 1t
Is used by thousands of people who
enjoy their meals with no more fear
OF indigestion. q. y. Gorgas.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-12
DONALDSON IS
COMMISSIONER
Philadelphia Insurance Ex-
pert Approved by Senate;
Popular AT Capitol

The Senate very promptly con-
irmed the appointment of Thomas
Baline Donaldson, of Philadelphia,
to be State Insurance Commissioners
in succession to Commissioner
Charles A. Amber. of Montgomery.
whose appointment was, withdrawn
some time ago. when it reached the
upper house late yesterday after
noon and the new Commissioner
will arrange to take office at once.
It is believed that Deputy Com
missioner Samuel w. McCulloch and
he bulk of the office force will be
retained.
Mr.. Donaldson. who was born in
Philadelphia in 1875. has made a
notable success of State insurance
work. He was picked out by John
\. Tener as special deputy and it
$ understood that. his name was
suggested TO the Governor by men
thoroughly conversant with State af-
airs and who have watched Mr..
Oonaldson's career with interest.
In statement issued by the
Governors private secretary last
light the following appears:
In 1911 he was appointed n
special Deputy Insurance Commis-
,ioner. and he has been connected
With the Insurance Department ever
;ince, giving especial attention to
matters connected with the winding
up of the affairs of insolvent COM
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-12

panies and the prosecution of frauds
upon the public. He has won the
commentator of Insurance COM
missioners Johnson, O'Nen and Am
bier by his efficient work. Recently
he has been engaged in investigat-
ing the affairs of the Pittsburgh
Life and Trust Company, and Com
missioner Amber gave him particu-
lar charge of this work. which is
now completed and ready Tor clos.
ing out. 1t has been known that
Governor Sproul was anxious to
place an insurance expert in charge
of the Insurance Department, in or
der TO bring about a high degree or
efficiency there, the Governor being
impressed with the necessity or
thorough inspection and regulation
in this department Commissioners
Amber has been retained by Gov
ernor Sproul until the completion
of his work in closing out q num-
ber of matters which were under In
vestigation."
Harry l.. Knapp. of Philadelphia.
appointed chairman OF the Board OF
Censors, to succeed the late FRANK
r, Shattuck, was also confirmed.
Mr.. Knapp is the well-known DRAM
attic critic of the Philadelphia In
ouirer and is a personal appoint
ment. He has been in charge or the
dramatic page of the Inquirer Tor
twenty-seven years and has followed
the moving picture industry from
its beginning and is widely known
as a critic. He is a Philadelphian
by birth and residence and has
summer home in Norwood.
Mr.. Knapp will assume his duties
at once. The appointment Is hlghly
praised generally.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-12
GAME AND FISH
HOLD ATTENTION
joint License Idea Gets Hard
Bump in the Con
ference

Representatives of several fish
and game associations from all parts
of the State discussed game and fish
bills at joint conference of the
Senate and House Committees in
charge of such measures and it was
decided that all changes in the
bounty law should be incorporated
in one bill and that the bounties
on wild cats and weasels should
be increased. The measure provid-
ing for the State Game Commission
to accept gifts or buy land for game
preserves was hotly debated. Later
on a sub committee heard argu-
ments on the fishermen's license
law.
At the first hearingsE. L. Henline.
Bradford; L. w. Kelley, Dubois. and
F. A. Godcharles, Milton, represent
ing the State Sportsmen's Associa-
ton; DIR. c. II. Fulton, Philadelphia,
State Fish and Game Society; James
f. SAMSON. Pittsburgh, and others OF
the Wild Life League; David Pritch-
ard, Scranton. United Sportsmen;
Joseph Washington. Cresson, Key
embers of the State Game and
Fisheries Commission and legisla-
tors. spoke. One of the objections
of S. H. Garland. Harrisburg was
that the hunters license provided
too much money and that the State
could not spend it, resulting in as
surance by DR.. Joseph Kalbfus. sec
retaY of the State Game Commits
sion, that the commission wanted
to spend money for preserves and
other objects which it could not
now do under the law.
The sub committee will recon-
mend the fishermen's license law
which calls for n one dollar license
Representative Richard Powell, Lu-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-12
Constitutional
Convention Bill

The bill providing for the Govern
or to name a commission of twenty
five men to study the constitution
and suggest changes to the Legisla-
ture of 1921 which will pass upon
the question of a convention APP
peared yesterday in the Senate. The
Governor is to give much attention
to the matter.
The Senate late yesterday received
a report and passed the first time
the bill for the State to sue West
Virginia in the natural gas matter.
Senator Eyre, Chester, at the ses-
sion of the Senate late yesterday
afternoon, presented a bill appro-
priating s:50.000 for the encourage
ment of agricultural shows; also a
measure providing for the conson-
dation of rural schools.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-12
HOUSE PASSES
BANKING CODE
No Discussion of Important
Measures in the Afternoon
Session Yesterday

The States new banking code,
which also reorganizes the State
Banking Department, was passed
finally in the House at the afternoon
session and went to the Senate. The
House also passed the bill permit
ting building and loan associations to
invest surplus funds in United States
bonds and validating such invest
ments.
Other bills passed were: Author
izing courts to appoint interpreters
and to fix salaries and providing that
in Philadelphia the salaries shall
be between $4,000 and $4,000 and
extending bank slander." act of
1909 to insurance companies.
The House debated for almost an
hour before defeating the bill to
make husband or wife a competent
witness as to an offense prior to
marriage. An effort was made to
send 1t to- the military committee to
which Mr.. Dithrich. Allegheny, OBJ
jected, and the bill was then seri-
ously discussed by Messrs. Walker.
Philadelphia; Simpson, Allegheny.
and Phillips, Clearfield, the sponsor.
Mr.. Walker charged that the bill
was to cover a rare case and Mr..
Phillips retorted that judges and dis
trict attorneys favored it.
Two amendments to borough and
township codes were presented by
Mr.. Kooser. both providing that bal
ances shall form surcharges after
auditing and regulating procedure
for collection. A bill similar to the
Sprouts bill regarding school equip
ment contracts, but applying to bor-
oughs came from Mr.. Jones, I,acka-
wanna.
Institutions teaching chiropractics
would be relieved from control of the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-12
HAD NIGHT SWEATS :
and BLADDER TROUBLE
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-12

NOTE-Men who think and act at high
tension appreciate q cigarette that leaves
them feeling right. This quality, together
with Fatimas' pleasing taste doubtless ex-
plains why Fatimas just seem 20 be fha
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-12
MIDDLErowN PROPERTY so,D

HHDDLEHV"N FNUFENTI SUID
Walter Fuerneisen. owner of the
two-story brick building in Union
street, Middletown. used for a motion
picture theater, sold the property to
Mary McCreary, It was announced to-
day. The deed. fled at the office of
Couty Recorder James F.. Lentz, gave
the consideration paid for the prop
erty as $S,750