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Alma record., 1920-04-01
COULDN'T FACE THE UNKNOWN
From Hungry Tiger When Other
Escape Was impossible.

II Is related that n native of India
who had learned some of the elemen
tary principles Of jugglery aud contor
tion. put his knowledge TO n decidedly
practicable as we'll as novel use one
evening when he was walking upon a
ridgy plain.
When the Hindu had reached the top
OF one of the mounds he saw II tiger
ahead OF him. 500 or GoD yards away
Before the man could hide behind a
mound the tiger had seen him and be
gas To bound toward him AT It's top
most speed Having no means of de-
fenSe there was nothing for The man TO
do but to race for the nearest tree. buI
though he tried II and put forth his
utmost strength the tiger steadily
gained on him
What was he Ia do? In sheer des.
peration he resolved upon an unusual
scheme Just as he disappeared for
an inStani from the tigers sight in
running over n ridge he halted.
stretched out his legs az right angles,
curled down his head So aS to luoh be
tween his legs 10 the rear and extend
ed his arms upward in fantastic
manner, like The sails of a windmill
In a few seconds the tiger hove in
sight. and at that instant ihe face oi
the object assumed hideous grmace.
4 prolonged yell arose, such as had
perhaps Erver before pierced the ear
Of any tiger. and The sails of the wind
mill began to revolVe backward anu
forward. rs if a sudden whirlwind had
burst upon the scene.
The tiger recoled. What, h- -vl-
IDENTIFY thought. is This? There stood z
ferocious Slar-Shaped monster. gigan-
tic against the sky. Its vise-like Jaws.
between which those hendi>h roars
were issuing. We're actually placed
above lis two fiery eyes. It's lmns
were furiously clamoring for action |;
and the man he had been chasing
where WAS hef Already devoiired by
this terrible beast. The tiger did moi
pause to reflect. He turned tail, ana
as he disappeared over friendly
ridge last awful yell caused him TO
redouble his pace He WAS conquered
by the unknown
Alma record., 1920-04-01
Animals Warmed by Instinct.

An animal will often manifest tht
widest alarm az the sight of snake
or ON hearing one hiss. although II
has never before come va contact Win
one of these reptiles. This power o'
Transmitting experiences * wonder
ful provision of nature. Tor II every
living creature had To- learn entirely
hv its personal experience Ia avoid IT,
enemies and ascertain what kindS "i
GOOD were wholesome or the reverse u
great number of species would RAPIDLY
he, ONE extinct.
Alma record., 1920-04-01
Early Meeting Houses.

The earliesi New England meeting
houses were built in valleys and
meadow lands. much the same a. the
first old First church in Springfield
for here II was that the homes were
located. For time II was Required
ihat all homes should be built within
half a mile of the meeting house for
the most part 10 afford protection 10
the settlers. since the building did
duty a. a fort a we'll aS house Of
worship.
A. the population Increased and new
settlers came into the villages the half
mile radius became too crowded 10
permit this To continue. II was neces-
sary ~ 60 some distance 70 pasture
The cattle and for this reason the law
was cancelled
Alma record., 1920-04-01

Tho mere lapse of years IS not life.
To eat and drink and sleep: To be et-
posed 10 the darkness md the light;
g. pass round IN The mill of habit;
tpd turn fho wheel ~ wealth: to make
rcf.on orr hoolkconrr and tutn
tlonelt into nn Implement of TRADE
llis is MOI lifc I'm ell this but poor
fraction uf the cphsc.ouspcss of hu'
maulis :. awakened: aui the smciiti"F
zen, fr.,atf tth.i ..t,f. .i ml-t worth
v4's 80 bc.- lelns '.-f;iicaL.
Alma record., 1920-04-01

We offsr 500 % for any case Of catarrh
that cannot be cured BY HALLE
CATARRH MEDICINE. E.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE 10 tax.
an interuaiIy and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Sold By druggists for over forty years.
Price 7sc. Testimonials free.
r. J. Cheney a Co. Toledo. Ohio.
Alma record., 1920-04-01
eludoeons for sIoekhesds.

A word to the wise club TO the
otherwise Boston Transcript.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-16

Travelling Bags ......,... ........,. $500 to $tt50
Bed Spreads S225 TO So 90
Infants cumfy sets, dolls books for children pianos,
sweaters bootees sleeping garments bonne and many
many items In Ladies' Department at very reasonable
prices.
Evening journal., 1920-04-01
SPRINGER ESTATE
HERE WITHSPRING
Zelma Haas, Danville, ILL.,,
Latest to Offer Proof to
Fortune" Here
SENDS FAMILY TREE
TO MAYOR TAYLOR

n wouldn't be spring in Wilmington
without the Springer estate and its
tabled millions. and It's heirs apparent
and real and It's genealogical tables
and "trees'-and It's letters to the
mayorl
So Spring Is come; so. too, the
Springer estate this time in the form
OF voluminous communication from
one zelma Haas. Of Danvllle, VermIl-
lion county. Illinois. Although ad-
dressed TO the Mayor and delivered to
William @. Taylor, this latest epistle
TO the Springer -hers" Is entitled "to
who this may concern" and its gram
mar throughout II like unto the title.
Mayor Taylor has dutifully read the
communication. and has dictated an
acknowledgment OF its receipt. Also he
has turned over the communication to
the custody OF his secretary, A. Pen
nell Stetser, who Is keeping II for any
1T may concern"
The Springer estate Is somewhat akin
10 The famous Anlka Jan estate. Sup
pOrters OF the Springer claims assert
ownership Of a goodly poytion Of the
heart OF Wilmington, including the
site OF the present Public Building.
The Anika Jan heirs claim the site
OF Old Trinity Church, in New York
and portions OF what now Is Wall
street.
It would require almost a aalf page
Of The Evening Journal TO print the
entire geneOlogy just received by
Mayor Taylor on the Springer claims.
Here, however is the letter from Eel
ma Mas, OF Danville, exactly as writ
ten:
''To who this may concern.
Il am sending Part copy's OF Some
Of legal evidence that l have.
Il hold the Springer hier ship Papers
c0mplet TO Prove Alfred Hensley my
Father line. l can dIstroy What
hold and the Springer are don for.
read these over and II you think that
they are Of eny value 10 Wilmington
People let me here from you II not
OF value 10 Wilmington they Will be
20 me, as I an an hier as you can see,
Jet me here from you in 3 or 4 days
as the other Party is rushing me for
these Papers and / am going to give
them where get the most Value for
them.
The other Party holds all OF the
Wills and deeds and leases and 1 hold
all OF the legal evindents Pruving there
hier ship with out a missing link,
what shall / do with the Papers. give
them to the other Party. some one Is
after these Papers all most every day.
"Zelma Haas
200 texas ave. Danville. Ill. Vermil-
lion Co."
Evening journal., 1920-04-01
YOUNG BUSINESS MEN
TO- HAVE OWN CLUB

Through the enterprise OF Robert +.
Mink and Henry McKeown. two Of the
most active OF tho younger business
and professional men OF tho city. the
formation OF young mons business
club here Is well under way and for
nal organization Is expected TO be ef-
fecied within short time. A large
number OF men engaged In various
businesses and professions OF the city
have already expressed their desire OF
becoming members OF the orsanlza-
tlon.
The club VIII bring the young men
into closer association at weekly noon
luncheons. and VIII aid In civic wei
fare.
Mr.. Mink, who originated the idea, Is
one OF the best known real estate
agents OF this city. lie Is connected
Evening journal., 1920-04-01

with William " Montgomery. who bas
onlces at No. 0i9 IA Orange street.
Mr.. McKcown Il member OF the 10
cal bar and Is connected with The
law once OF Caleb Y. BurchsnaL
Some details for the organization OF
the club are yet TO be complsted. One
OF the unsettled matters Is The selcc-
ton OF an appropriate name, which
will be decided upon later. The club
VIII be incorporated.
Men desiring TO become members OF
the club should notify Mr.. Mink, No.
9i9 i-2 Orange street.. or Mr.. McKeown,
Ford Building.
Evening journal., 1920-04-01
Says His Prescription
Has Powerful Influence
Over Rheumatism
Discoverer Tells Druggists Not TO Take
Cent of Anyone's Money Unless
Allenrhu Completely Banishes All
Rheumatic Pains and Twlnges.


Rheumatic Pains and Twlnges.
Mr. James II. Allen suffered for years
With rheumatism. Many times this terri
bic disease left him helpless and unable to
work.
He finally decided after years OF cease
less study. that no one can be free from
rheumatism until the accumulated impuri-
ties commonly called uric acid deposits,
ana expelled from the body.
With this idea in mind he consulted ply
sicians. made experiments and finally com
pounded a prescription that quickly and
completely banished every sign and symp-
tom OF rheumatism from his system.
He freely gave his discovery TO others
who took il with what might be called mar
gel0us success. After years OF urging
he decided 10 let sufferers everywhere know
about HIS discovery through the news
papers n. =. Danf0rth has been appointef
gent for Allenrhu ip this vicinity with
the understanding that he win freely re-
turn the purchase money TO all who state
they received no benefit
Evening journal., 1920-04-01
caRmacE JUNIPER BREAKS LEG.

John Vansant, years old, OF No.
ili3 Jackson street Jumped on the rear
OF carriage al Delaware avneue and
Madison street yesterday afternoon
and had his log broken. lie was
taken his home In n'ihe police smDu-
lance,
Evening journal., 1920-04-01

The Want ADS. should be helpful In
securing & position as a sales person.
an agent and & bookkeeper.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
INFLUENZA ON l DOWN GRADE IT 1 IS INDICATED Health Department Bulletin
 Today Gives More Reinsurance
 PNEUMONIA IS NUMEROUS Washington State Hit by Epi- demic Schools Closed at
 Monroe, Near Everett
PNEUMONIA IS NUMEROUS

WASHINGTON Jan. 30.--Influcn- za's spread is believed to have been checked, the Public Health Service said today in an official bulletin issued at noon.
 At New York and Chicago. prin- ,ipal centers Of the new outbreak, T great decrease in the number of. new cases was reported.
 Sixty-eight died yesterday in Chi cago from influenza, while eighty two were victims of lobar pneu- monia. New flu cases during the last tweBty-four hours dropped to 1,469, just half the number of tho high mark for one day since the flu returned There were 413 new cases of pneumonia, the highest num- Der reported for any day this year.
 Deaths from flu and pneumonia increased at New York last night, while new cases showed . marked decrease.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
TWENTY THREE MISSING
Oil Tanker Breaks in Two-0ne Life Boat Found, Second
 Ones Fate Unknown

NEW YORK, Jan 90 Twenty three men, including the captain, arc missing at sea following the loss of the American tank steamer Mic lero.
 The MiIelero was enroute from Matanzas. Cuba. 10 Philadelphia. She encountered terrific storm and broke in two. sinking immediately One boat wifb the chief officer aud seventeen of the crew was picked up, but q second Iifeboat with twen- ty-three of the crew, including the captain of the Mielero, has not been found.
 The tanker was owned by the Cuban DistIlling Company She car ried Il cargo consisting Of | million gallons of molasses in bulk.
 It was reported hate today the missing lifehoat bad been picked IF by the steamer Ozette.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
ODD MESSAGES MAY HAVE COME
 FROM PLANETS
Scientists Endeavor to Deter mine Origin of Wireless
 Iappings

NEW YORK, Jan 90 Noted Sci entia}s arc giving close study 10 re ports that mysterious messages, thought by some to have come from other planets. had been picked up by wireless stations.
 Dr Charles ?. Steinmetz, an in ventcr. declared today that wireless communication with Mars was not improbable This planet could be reached by consolidating. all the elec. tric power in the country into one great sending station, he said
 Dr. B C. Abbott, director of the Smithsonian astrophysical laboratory at Washington, in an interview with the Worlds Magazine correspondent, gave as his opinion that if messages were being received from some oth- CT planet, it probably was from Ven. us. Mars was too cold to support life, observations of experts having been that the planet has practically no atmosphere, Dr. Abbott said, ac- cording 10 The World.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
ELEVEN ]. ]: JURORS
 SELECTED; MANY
 MAY BE OlISTEO
Flu Epidemic at Montesano So Far Has Not Affected
 Jury Getting

MONTiSANO, Wash, Jan. 30.-- Eleven temporary jurors were in the box when Court reconyened this af- ternoon in the trial of eleven all legged l. W. w s. for the Centralia Armistic2 Day murders. All arc subject to peremptory challenge oi opposing counsel. *
 At the end of Thursdays $ pro reedin&s eight jurors had been tenn porarily passed by both prosecution and defense attorneys.
 Prevalence Of influenza in Mon tesana so far has not interefed with 'th1 seiection of jurors, but if may hage serious effect on the trial If the epidemic does not abate soon.
 The request of Judge Wilson that Attorney George Vandeveer. chief counsel for tho defense. leave his pistol with the county clerk, when ne cautioned all others not to bring firearms into the court room, was not intended as person reflection on Nanderveers s habit of carrying q gun, it was said by court at taches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
"ALAskAv SAILS FOR NORTH
Liner Has fa2 Passengers, With Many
 for Southeastern PoiGts.

SEATTLE, Jan 30 With ls2 pas, seDgers for Alaska ports, and large cargo of freight, lhe steamship Alas ka. Captain C. Norl commanding sailed for the North this morning
 Passengers for Juneau include Major w H. Waugh W. D Gross Mrs Gross, w Warl w. G. Heron Charles E. Berron, C. l. Alexander C. j. Carroll. D. F Patterson, e. ] Musser. F. Dowd. D Jones, Capt Tom Banbury Nick Martneck. E Huller. Arthur Rust Mrs. A. Dadi sky, Zalmon Cross. Miss Ruby Peter son. Mrs Agnes Seerdem MT. and Mrs. Dudley Allen. Mrs. R. Hallam C Peterson. T. Likens, L. Lee, J Hanson. !. r. Eerglsou. I. Johnson A. Knutson, & filcrtson. A, Abraham ron, ! Mitis. Miss l.. MoLennan Mir. and Mrs. L. Y. Wilson. | Stcnse
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
BOL LSKEvIKS ARE
 SUCCEEDING IN LATE OPERATION
Advancing Along Siberian Railroad East Siberia
 Peasants In Revolt

LONDON. Jah 3U BofstGfifss srf mics have had new successes in Russia and Siberia. according 10 late adyjces published here.
 According to wireless dispatcl.es from Moscow anti-Bolsheyik troops have been compelled to eyacuate Dervent, on the western coast of the Caspian sea.
 Eastern Siberian peasants have revelted and are in occupation of the gold fields in lhe vicinity es Nikolaeyik, f also is reported.
 II ia believed difficulties of supply will probably stop the advance of the Belsheyiki along the trans Siberian railroad west of the Chinese iron tier southeast of Blisk.
 ReYol dispatches say that the peace treaty has been signed between l1s thonia and Soviet Russia and a Hel singfors official telegram says that Letyia will sign peace with the Trots. ky government within q few days General Yudenitch has been ar rested by order of the Finnish auth critics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
FRENCH WANT REASON FOR
 GIVING UP kOLCHAk

PARIS, Jan 30.-Le Temps today declares that Prime Minister Mile rand has wired the French General commanding the Czech forces in Siberia, demanding explanation of his action in handing Admiral Kol cbak over to the revolutionists. He was instructed to take steps 10 af- feet Kolchak's immediate release.
 A dispatch from Honolulu today reported that Kolchak had escaped from the Bolsheyiki and is in hiding in Manchuria The message came from Tokio where it was published in the Japanese newspaper Nippu Jiji. The paper further said that the revolution which occurred at Irkutsk, which busted Kolchak, has trans ferred its governmental powers to the Bolsheyik.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
M'bRIDE WILL
 FILE FOR RAGE
Juneau Merchant-Cannerv- man to Oppose (. E. Her.
 ron For Committeeman

J. c. Mcbride, for twenty-one years a merchant of Juneau, and head of the c. w. Young Company, will file with the Secretary of Alaska to- morrow morning his candidacy for the Republican national committee manship. In all probability his op- ponent will be Charles E. Heron, now on the way 10 Juneau.
 MT Mcbride has been consistently urged by Republicans to enter the race since J. R. Heckman of Ketchi- kan withdrew his candidacy
 Telegrams from Republicans all over Alaska gave impetus to efforts of MT McBride's friends in the first division to induce him to run.
 MT. Mcbride enjoys the unusual distinction of having never held of flee in Alaska. although he has been staunch Republican since he cast his first vote. He belongs to no par ticular faction" and will therefore make a strong bid for election.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
DETER JURY DECISION
Court Martial Proceedings Close Outcome Will Not Be Known
 Until After Review

NEW YORK, Jan. 3e.-The court martial of Captain Karl Detzer, for- merly of the 30sth. military police af I.e Mans authorization area, France, charged with cruelty to American soldiers imprisoned TOT disciplinary purpaies, ended today
 The general coHrt or officers, all nr whom outranked the accused, re- turned verdict within five min utoes. but under military law this will net be made public until It IS reviewed by the War Department.
 Detzer was former newspaper man of Fort Wayne. Indiana.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
SIMS CHARGES OF DERELICTION IN THE
 NAVY TO BE AIRED
Washington Interested in latest De velopnents in Csse-Said the
 Navy Was Unprcparcl

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 - Wash ington was agog today over new developments in the feud which has developed between the Navy De pertinent and Rear Admiral William s. Sims, commander Of Americas North Sea fleet during the war
 Admiral Sims wrote the Senate Committee on Naval Affeirs yester- day, requesting that Secretary Of the Navy Daniels be asked 10 sub nit r detailed report showing thc condition of the navy when thc United States entered the world con flict.
 This was followed by announce ment from the committee that Sims charge that the navy was unpre nared for war would be fully inves ti~ated
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
ASS0CIA TON OF
 TAIL0RS SEEKS
 DENOMINATION
Open Shop IS Demanded in Resolution Necessary
 To Free Industry

ATLANTIC CITY, Jan 90 The National Association of Meerchant TaiIors took the first step last night for the deunionization of labor
 Delegates to the annual convention now in session passed . resolution in which the association unequiy ocally declares for he open shop This is necessary 10 free industry from the dictates of labor unions, said the resolution.
 Members pledged themselves to sign no more agreements with jour ueymen tailors holding union cards
 The resolution was introduced when il was announced on the con vention floor that radical leaders oi the tailors had called strike for March 15.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
NO VOL ENCE IN |. w. w. LITERA
 TURF, HE TESTtFiES

TACOMA. Jan. 30. IL W " 1t 'erature contains nothing destructive, testified Edgar Snyder of Seattle, federal mediator for the department of labor. in the trial today of thirty seven alleged wobblies, in the federal court.
 Snyder said thai he had inter. viewed hundreds of |. " W,s,P and that he had never found oae who advocated violence.
 Snyder was at one time a caBdl date for the United States Senate on the progressive ticket.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
LODGE IS OBDURATE; DEMOCRAT SENATOR'S
 LEAVE PACT FARLEY
Negotiations Again Broken Up in Final Attempt to Settle Peace
 Treaty Ratification

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The un official bipartisan negotiations be tween Democratic and Republican, Senators in final attempt 'o adjust differences of opinion on the peace treaty. failed again today.
 Democratic Senators, failing to ob tain compromise on Article x walked ont of the conference and announced they would seek some other method of ratification.
 The final break came when Senator Lodge, majority leader refused ta accept the reservation to Article x drafted by former President Taft and presented by the Democrats.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
ALASKAN NAMED
 TO HELP DRAFT 6. 0,P. PLATFORM
Chairman Hays Names Haze let-Republicans Must
 Keep Promises

SAN FRANCISCO Jan, 29.-W. H. Hays, Chairman of the Repub- lean National Committee, today an nounced the names of the committee, which was authorized by the National Committee, to prepare for Submis- sion to the Republican National Con tention a platform of principles for the Republican party. In state ment announcing the appointment Chairman Hays said there rests on the Republican Party tremendous re- sponsibility of acsertaining fully the needs of the Nation and frankly, honestly and definitely stating the foundamentals of the party'sI plan for the solution of spfobleinst in u program of progress siye measures. ''lt shall be the sup reme duty of the party" the state ment proceeds, when entrusted with power to square performance with promises
 The committee named includes George c. Hazelet of Cordoya as Alaska's representatives.
 The Washington member of the committee include w H. Cowles of Spokane, Henry Suzzallo of the Uni versity of Washington, Mrs. Joseph inc Corlis Preston, State Superinten- dent of Public Instruction.
 Other members of the committee include Col. Daniel C. Jackling, for mer President William Howard Taft, Elihu Root, Judge Charles Evans Hughes, Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Clifford Pinchot, Frank A. Vanderlip, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and speaker Frederick II. Gillett.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
LIVESTOCK MEN lAUD PACKING REGULATION

SPOKANE Jan. 30 The National Livestock Association of America passed resolution yesterday ogen. ing endorsing government regulation of the packing industry.
 A second resolution addressed 10 Congress urged immediate ratifiea tion of the peace treaty with reser- yations necessary to safeguard Aneri' can interests
 After electing new officers the as sociation adjourned the convention.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
WOOD IS FAv0RITE IN
 NEW JERSEY STATE

TRENTON. N J.. Jan. s0.-A' a Joint conference of State Republican Committeeman and Country Chair men last night, Leonard Wood was established as New Jersey's favorite in the Republican Presidential nom- ination race.
 At the close of the conference. State Chairman Stokes wired Gen eral Wocd:s 'The applause at the mention of your name showed that a large majority of the conferesce will support you"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
HILL WILL RETIRE
Sor of Pioneer Western Railroad Builder to Leave Great
 Northern

ST. PAUL, Jan 3oLouis W. Hill, chairman of tlIe board of directors Of lhe Great Northern railroad, is to retire, if was reported ins railroad circles today.
 Hill, the son of the Western rail road pioneer. James J. Hill, will leave the active management of the railroad when the roads are restored from federal to private ownership, il was said Ii was recently rumored that Eastern interests had obtained control of both the Great Northern and Northern Pacific roads
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
LANE APPROVES PLAN
 TO DAM SNAKE RlVER

WARRINGTON. Jan. So.-Secre- tary of the Interior Lane today ap- proved tentative contract between the government and canal compan. ics interested in the utilization or snake River, Idaho.
 It is proposed to construct aShigh dam acaoss the Snake river al American Falls. creating one of tm largest reservoirs in America. Tho town of American Falls would Ds moved back to higher ground.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
HAD czFcns ABOARD

WASHlNGTON, JI1, 3p--It was announced at the war department his morning that the transport Mount Vernon which is now return ing to San Frarcise0 ia leaking condition sailed or'ginal'y for Vll1l- vostok with re9atr'a'ed Czecho-Slo- yaks. The voyage had beea a mys- 'ery in Coast cities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
GET nEWBERRY JURY

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Jan. 3o.- A tentative jury has been selected to try U. s. Senator Truman H. New berry and over a hundred other Michigan Democrats on charges of election fraud.