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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
IS CONVICTED UNDER
FIRST TEST OF THE
MINIMUM WAGE LAW

st. Paul, Mimi. Sept. 27.-The first
test Of the minimum wage law in a
prosecution Of an employer resulted in
the conviction of G. ". Allyn Of Madi-
son Lake, Mimi, according to Miss
Eliza p. Evans. secretary of the Min
nesota wage commission, who retlrn-
ed today after attending the trial.
which was held in Mankato last week.
Allyn was charged with having
hired a girl to work in his general
store and was alleged to have paid
to July 1912. and Sc a week from
July /, 1919, until November /, 1919,
when the girl left.
The law provies that violation of
the act shall constitute a mis-
demeanor. Sentence has not been
passed. The defendant plans to APP
peal, according to Miss Evans,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
Drivers Of Motor Cars
Must Show Efficiency

Milwaukee, Wis. Sept. G.-Laws
requiring motor car drivers to pass
efficiency tests today We're advocated
by speakers before the ninth annual
safety congress Of the National Safety
Council which opened its meeting
here. p. G. Richards, president Of the
National Safety Council, who is also
director of the safety and claims de-
partment of the Chicago and North.
western railroad, declared that the ap-
palling increase Of automobile acct
dents made such a requirement i'm
perative.
More than 1000 delegates had
registered today and the attendance,
it is expected, will reach 1000.
: President Richards summarized the
work of the safety council III tho last
year and forecast an increase in mem
hershin from 1000 70 10000.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
LATEST MARKETS
GRAIN.

Minneapolis, Sept. 2s.-Reaction
followed yesterdays rally in wheat
futures. but decline was moderate
and the market through most of to-
days session displayed a stubborn
un%dertone. With moderate receipts,
some further export business, evil
dence Of fair improvements in -four
demand and cash premiums holding
bear and in other markets. there was
a letdown on futures which resulted
in a late rally a fraction over previ-
Gus close.
Early selling by commission houses
and hedgers sent December wheat
down 2 SIS cent after a firm start.
There was fair buying by mills pre-
!sumably against flour sales, and a
few minutes before the close the mar
ket was unchanged from yesterday,
but closing bear pressure sent De-
lcembcr down to $2.25 just before the
bell tapped.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
Ultimatu1n Sent the
Commerce Commission
by Oklahoma Governor

Oklahoma City. Sept. o.
Governor j. b. A. Robertson late
today sent a telegram to the in
teiStAtc commerce commission
stating that the coal situation in
Oklahoma, because Of the atti-
tude of the railroads. is serious
and that if necessary he will
mot only take possession of tho
mines, but also take sufficient
cars and engines to distribute the
necessary fuel"
"Unless immediate relief is CIV
en- said the governor in his
message to the commission, IT
shall expect no interference with
my plans when compelled 10
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
RELIABLE INFORMATION
ON PLOT OF SlNN FEIN

London, Sept, 27.--The British gov
eminent has reliable information Of
the existence Of a Sim Fein plot in
London, according to the Daily Mail.
The newspaper says steps have been
taken to check any efforts to disturb
the peace. Large forces of police are
on duty every night in the neighbour
hood of BriXton prison. where Lord
Mayor Macswiney, of Cork, is being
hold
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
The Holstein Bull.

Lilac Hodge Pontiac Mercedes is
the son Of Sir Pontiac Ollie and Mer-
codes Pearl Elgin. the latter being an
AFRO COW With an Official record OF
ove 70 pounds of butter in seven
days He is 4 grandson Of Piebe Laura
Olue Homestead King, who has "a
AFRO daughters. The dam of the sire
OF Lilac Hedge Pontiac Mercedes Is
hah sister to K. F. Pontiac Lass who
has b record Of 44.18 pounds Of butter
in seven days and 171.5o pounds i'm
thirty days (world's records when
made). Tho Herald Grand Prize Bull
Is 4 splendid individual and will make
. first class herd sire. He was bred
and raised by jerry d. Bacon & Sons,
owners of Lilac Hedge Farm. Grand
Forks, N. d.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
MONEY TO FINANCE The
BONUS PAYMENTS E

St. Paul. Mimi. Sept. GA check
for $200.0 600 was received today by the
soldiers bonus board, to finance the
bonus payments u to more than L.
200 Minneapolis veterans Of the world
war. The check was sent by the Lin
coin Trust and Savings Bank Of Min
neapolis.
Other checks from state banks were
received this afternoon. .
Adjutant G. Barron Of the Amer
lean Legion post at Cloquet advised
that the Cloquet Lumber company, the
John Wentworth Lumber company.
the Northwestern Paper company, the
Northern Lumber company Inc the
Duluth and Northeastern Railway
would finance all payments to their
employees.
New Orleans, Sept. 27-Declines to
ten dollars a bale. the full limit Of
fluctuations allowed by the rules of
the exchange, were made in cotton
today.
Washington. Sept! 27.-The inter-
state commerce commission today APP
proved loans to railroads ~aggregating
$4,275,000.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Harrisburg. Pa. Sept. :7.-The
pilot Of mail plane number 1857 was
killed when the machine was wreck
ed late this afternoon nea Millers-
burg. The plane. which left Hazel
extending over the ~SusQuenna river.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
GRAIN TABLE.
Wheat
CASH SALES.

Chicago. Sept. 2S.-Whcat--No. I
red. s2.43@2.45, Corn-No. 2 white,
$1.25 1927 sd; No. 2 yellow, $1.24A
@1.27 Ia. Oats-No. 2 white, So 3-a
@57 Ia; No. 2 white. 55@56 Id.
Rye-No. 2. S2.O4. Farley, 5000.
Timothy seed. $1,000 100. Glover
seed. $4,000 $500. Pork nominal.
Lard, 1910. Ribs, s16.0oM17.25.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
The Ford SEDAN.

The Ford Sedan ia a 1ive-passenger.
four cylinder, twenty horsepower al
It has large sliding plate glass win
dows and Sides Roomy doors. Two
unit starting and lighting systems- De-
mountable rims. 3 1-2-inch non-skid
tires all around. Tire carrier. An
all-season a Of style and comfort
for social functions. for shopping. for
touring. and general use. Enclosed
car comforts with Ford simplicity and
reliability.
10 Pei Cont Commission to All Non.
Prize Winners
All non-prize winners who work
steadily from the time they start work
until the close of the campaign will
be awarded 10 per m cash commits
sion.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

New York, Sept. 27.-Arrangements
for the funeral tomorrow Of Jacob H.
schIff. noted banker and philanthropy
list, who died here Saturday, were an
nounced today. The services will be
held in the Temple Emmanuel.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

First issue Of The Student. univer-
sity publication, to be of press latter
part of week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

wanted - Milk and cream. -Four
dollars per hundred for milk. and ten
cents over the market price for cream
butter fat. Dryden Dairy. Grand
Forks, N. D.-Adv. K
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

9.Demonstration.-A demonstration
oAAGazo!a oil will be held at the BY
dbl Mercantile Co., Monday, Tuesday
ia. Sc this oil demonstrated.-adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
LIBERTY BONDS.

New York, Sept. 2S.-Clesing:
3 1-2's. eo.4o; first As. $500; second
As, $3.50; first A f-4's. $50; second
a LAS. s7.42; third 4 LIS, s8.9S;
fourth 4 LAS. $3.50; Victory 3 3-4's,
1855; Victory 4 ats, 95.70.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Auction Postponed-The Bob Coch-
rain auction sale has been postponed
until Thursday, September 80. on &C
count of the rain. Remember the
date,-Ady,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Back From Lake-Robert john
i,stone returned this morning from
Devils Lake, where he spent the week.
end at the biological station in that
city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Belmont Park-DAncing every
Tuesday. Friday and Saturday even
'ings.a9 to 1876. Enard's orchestra
ADV.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Dance at Bachelors Grove Friday,
october 1st, You have all had a
gqAd rest and you will be in good
tt4h for this dance. Ctibor's 10
piece orchestra will have a new pro-
eram.-Ady.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Commercial club directors pass
resolution pledging support : to new
city administration. ri
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Mrs. jeanette w. Emerich of New
York, to discuss Near East Relief
work at City hall tonight.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Engineering department at univer-
sity taxed by largest enrolment in
history of institution.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
How DO Prsss. WIN =. Awarded.

credits at the Gloss Of the campaign
may take his choice Of the three
grand prizes. The person having the
second largest number of points nay
take his choice Of the two remaining
grand prizes The person finishing
prize, it being provided that selection
Of prize muN be made within flve
days after ths Gloss of the cam
paign.
.s In the eveDe .o1 . t3e Tor any
prise offered 10 f0A vnluc OF
e such petAe svv@ .b6sawAEaed b y
each tying contestant.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
THREE GRANDPRIZES TO BE GIVEN TO SUBSCRIPTION
WORKERS. CAMPAIGN NOW OPEN-ENTERTODAY


The sl1ortho<n Ball that viii be
given away IL Golden Sultan. No.
3S779s. He To sired b. Elms Sultan,
2r., No. 44t37t. and his dam 10 Mary's
Secret. Golden Sultan is q lne young
Shorthofn bull, born December 5th.
1919. He w0s bred by D. A. Black. a
we'll known shorthornA broeder OF
Grandin. Nr. Back has been in the
Shorthorn business since 1919, and a
short time ago he o. his son Robert
into the firm. which IS now known
a. d. A. Black & Son. One Of the m
est herds Of registered Shorthorns in
the state - to bes3ound on the Black
farm. Mr.. Black has great conf
dence in the future Of Gold4n Sultan
and believes that he wirlsdevelop into
q splSndjd.a1tmal saitab1s to-head any
good herd Or Shorthosna.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

For Sale-Cosy cottage, close in.
Easy terms. First Savings Bank
Adv.
Yellow Dogs Banauet-Grand Forks
Kennel No. 2, Order of the Yellow
Dogs, will hold a banquet at the, Hotel
Dacotah Sunday night at $3.50 o'clock.
After the banquet there will be a shor
business session.
Brother-in.Iaw Killed.. Hook
schildt. of this city last night received
word of the death Of his brother-in-
law, William Dordell Of st. Paul. Dor
dell was killed in a Great Northern
| wreck.
Goes to Chicago-Frank N. Woods,
formerly a resident of this city, who
| has been here visiting friends for a
short time, has gone to Chicago, where
he will resume his studies at North
western.
Kilties Arc Homc-william Finley
and his Kilties band have returned to
Grand Forks after a successful tour
through North and South Dakota,
Minnesota and Iowa.
Lcmkc Not Here-"Bishop' Will
liam Lemke, %Townley's right hand
man in the control Of the Nonp2rtisan
league, was not in Grand Forks last
night to deliver a campaign address,
as promised in the local Socialist
paper. Lcmke was scheduled to speak
here with Seth Richardson of Fargo,
Townley's candidate for the supreme
court, but neither showed up. i.
WANTED MORE MONEY.
Manila, p. l., Aug. 2O.--The Sultar
of Sulu who enjoys an annual stipent
of $4,000 (MeXican) from the British
North Borneo company d a treaty
arrangement dating from the reign o.
his grandfather, recently gained thu
impression hat the treaty provided
for the payment of his annuity IL
pounds stellinS-six thousand pounds
a. year instead of six thousand dollar
Mex.
He figured that if his impression
were true, the British North Borne'
company owed him something Xix
$3.50. 900 gold in back annuities. Ill
made a trip to Borneo and presented
his claim. After the original treaty wa
produced and examined by the sultan
lawyer, he became convinced that tn
information given to him was wroni
and that the treaty provided for pay
ment of $4,000 (MeSican) a year. Il
returned to his home on the Island Q
Jolo satisfied.
At the present rates of exchange hi
annuity of $4,000 (Mexican) amount
to almost double what he receives i
normal times.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

DAUGHTER ssck-Mrs. James coul-
ter 215 North Seventh street, was
called to omemee. this morning on
account OF the serious illness of her
daughter.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
GRAIN RECEypTS,

Minneapolis. Mimi. Sept. 2s..--
Wheat receipts. SIS cars, compared
with 267 cars a year ago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Burtness Speaking-O. r. Burt
ness. candidate for, congressman from
the First district, spoke last night at
Kempton and at Loretta township
school in the afternoon. He is sched-
uledMto speak at Orr this afternoon
and at Inkster this evening.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
The Town Today

Fourth quarterly conference of the
local Methodist church to be held to-
night.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Brother-in-Iaw Killed.. Hook
schildt of this city last night received
word of the death Of his brother-in-
law, William Dordell Of st. Paul. Dor
dell was killed In a Great Northern
wreck.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Marks Boxing School is now open
for = fall term. Individual lessons
given in my private gymnasium. Com
plete course of 20 lessons. Can take
on only a limited number. If inter-
ested, phone Oscar Marks at Opsahls.
1M-W.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Licenses Issucd-Marriage licenses
were issued this morning by County
Judge l.. X. Hassell to Alfred knut-
Sson and Margaret Olson. both of
Warren, Mimi, and to Thurvold OIL
SON of Hansboro, N. D., and Gertrude
Rod Of this city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Yellow Dogs Banquet-Grand Forks
Kennel No. 2. Order of the Yellow
Dogs, will hold a banquet at the. Hotel
Dacotah Sunday night at $3.50 o'clock.
After the banquet there will be a short
business session.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Big Benefit Dances by Emard's. or
/ckestra of Is pieces Thursday, Sep
tember 80, and Monday, DC ober II,
at the city auditorium. Refreshments
will be served. Tickets SLIPS includ-
ing war taX.-AdY.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

For Sale-Cosy cottage, close in.
Easy terms. First Savings Bank
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Goes to Chicago-Frank N. Woods.
has been here visiting friends for a
short time, has gone to Chicago, where
he will resume his studies at North
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Please do not accept subscriptions
for a shorter period than is shown in
the foregoing schedule. An individual
subscriber may nay as high as $500
IN . for Herald but no higher.
How to Secure Points.
The only way to secure points in
this campaign Is by securing sub
scription payments to The Grand
Forks Daily and Sunday Herald.
Subscription rates and point credits
in all stAtes except North Dakota. r
Minnesota md Montana.
Price. Points.
One year ...........$lo.00 1000
y months ........ 500 1900 X
Three months .... 500 400
Sunday only 1888. 500 1000
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

/ Daughter sick-Mrs. James Coul-
ter Els North Seventh street, was
called to Omemee this morning on
account OF the serious illness Of her
daughter.
belmont Park-Dancing every
Tuesday. Friday and Saturday even
ings.s9 to 1876. Enard's orchestra
ADV.
Auction Postponed-The Bob Coch-
rain auction sale has been postponed
until Thursday, September 80. on &C
count Of the rain. Remember the
Wanted - Milk and cream. -Four
dollars per hundred for milk. and ten
cents over the market price for cream
butter fat. Dryden Dairy. Grand
Forks, N. D.-Adv:
Demonstration demonstration
oARGazo!a oil will be held at the BY
d., Mercantile Co., Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, everybody is invited
to this oil demonstrated.-adv.
Back From Lake-Robert John
returned this morning from
= Devils Lake, where he spent the week
end at the biological station in thai
c,ty.
Dance at Bachelors Grove Friday
october 1st. You have all had {
gqAd rest and you will be in good
ttfh for this dance. Ctibor's 10
piece orchestra will have a new pro,
gram.-Adv.
Burtness Spcaking-O. 3. Burt
ness. candidate for. congressman from
the First district; spoke last night a
1 Kempton and at Loretta township
! school in the afternoon. He is sched
I uledNto speak at Orr this Afternoon
and at Inkster this evening.
. Big Benefit Dances by Emard's. or
/ckestra of Is pieces Thursday, Sep
tember 80, and Monday, DC ober II
at the city auditorium. Refreshment
will be served. Tickets SLIPS includ
ing war tax.-Adv.
Marks Boxing School is now opel
fer 4 fall term. Individual lesson
given in my private gymnasium. Com
! plete course of 20 lessons. Can tax
on only a limited number. If inter
eated, phone Oscar Marks at Opsahls
1&-W.-Adv.
Licenses Issucd-Marriage license
were issued this morning by Count
Judge l.. X. Hasscll to Alfred knut
,-Sson and Margaret Olson. both {
Warren, Mimi, and to Thurvold o.
son Of Hansboro. N. D., and Gertrud
Rod of this city,,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

Kilties Are Homc-William Finley
and his Kilties band have returned to
Grand Forks after a successful tour
through North and South Dakota,
Minnesota and Iowa.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

THESE Prices Good Only tn North
Dakota, Mtnne6ot1 and H0ntanA.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17

and Monday nights. Only when both roll dead over the rocks in an Alaska settlement does the gun fight end
 Black Jack Burg and Denny Slevin who, for months have been system atically robbing their employer, q mine owner of gold dug from his claim and stunned to find that some one has made off with the treasure box in which they hid the loot. I'm mediately they accuse each other Where did va put it?" ons asks pulling his gun. That's what I'm asking you," is the others reply as he, too, grabs. his trusty siX-shooter.,
 After minute of silence both guns blaze in the darkness, and both men go down, but only to crawl to cover behind boulders. Burg leans over the side and blazes away at Slevin The latter sinks back after firing and hitting Black Jack, who is mortally hurt Burg's aim has also been true and Denny is badly injured. There is still plenty of fight left in both and once again they fire, the last fol both. The shots are heard in the Bonanza saloon, and when the drink CTS reach the spot to investigate they find the dead bodies of Burg and Sleyin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
NOTED BEAUTY
 APPEARS IN FILM

The noted Broadway beauty and Folhes star, Peggy Hopkins is fea- tured in the first paramount-James Montgomery Flagg two-reel comedy, flick Manhattan." She will be re- membered by film fans for her splen- did work as the bride in the former Flagg series. Girls You Know" More recently she has appeared in 'The Woman and the Law" to be seen at the Coliseum theatre Sunday and Monday.
 In Flick Manhattan" Miss Hop llins~ plays the barefoot danger girl who is down and Out-"busted' but knows that if she can only hit on a real idea and get some big publicity that she will be made. Then New York would talli-and when New York talks, the press talks, and theE something is started, Boy Howdy
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
HIS TITLE WAS NOT FOR SALE

The. time had come when Marquis d'Aubeterre must settle the debts of his deceased father. He was a young and handsome. Frenchman. but with practically no money. There arc many ladies of fortune," his lawyer suggested. "who would willingly ex- change their wealth for your title''
 My title is not for sale" he re- piled. Whatever I become must be through my own efforts" This is a turning point in ",rhe Golden Wall" WorldPicture to be shown at the Palace theatre tonight and Sunday matinee.
 Just how the marquis sets out to carve out his fortune and the diffic- ulties he is compelled to contend with are true to life and human in every sense. This is a love story of great beauty and was adapted from T fenous French romance.
 The title is not sold and he does not marry girl in search of title, in fact when he does meet his true love- the girl thinks him untitled. See this romance and you will come away satisfied.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
"CARMEN" AND COMEDY SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY AT THE COLISEUM

Most every one has read the novel Carmen" The dramatic version as given on the screen tonight only at the Coliseum loses nothing in the telling. Following is the cast: Car men, the Gypsy. Geraldine Farrar; Don Jose, young officer, Wallace Reid; Escyamilla. a toreador, Pedro De Corboda; Morales, an officer. WI liam Elmer; Pastia, tavern keeper and smuggler, Horace Carpenter; Frasquita, cigarette girl, Jeanie Macpherson; Mercedes, Gypsy Anita ing; Garcia, Milton Brown.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17

PALACE - Will Rogers in Rex Beach's Laughing Bill Hyde" q Pathe News and Topics and "Smii- ing Bilr'' Parsons in "Smiiing Bili's Proposal" for Sunday and Monday night. For tonight and Sunday matinee, Carlyle Blackwell in "The Golden Wall" and Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Mack Sennett and Max Swain in "The Pile Driver" COLISEUM Dorothy Dalton in "Quicksands," travelogue, Kick Manhattan comedy. "Quicksand" is said to be by reviewers real de luxe feature. For tonight only Geraldine Farrar in Carmen" and a comedy and a weekly to open the show.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17

ion, 10 his den. And If you think it's easy running through thes sscrub with bare feet and ankles I wish you'd try 1t just once," said the port. ly comedian after the scene was pho tographed.
 Smiling Bill' Parsons believes that humor Is all the more appealing when 1t is well decorated, and garn- ished. And by that he means several against a background of as many pretty girls as the cameras lens can take. In Proposing Bill" his latest Capitol comedy, he has enough of them to equip . 2iegfeld musical comedy. They form quite an essen tial part of the plot too. Bill has to kiss every one of them., n... ..s az
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
CHINESE GIVE PLAY

PARIS, Jan. 16.-Chinese contract laborers brought here during the war have given a play in the Mort thea ire for the benefit of the French War Orphans.
 Most of the men were illiterate when they came to work behind the fighting fronts. They learned to read their own language and are making progress in French under Y. M. c. A instructions. ,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
SMILING BILL"
 SUNDAY AT PALACE

A real caveman scene is one oI the features of Proposing Bill, the latest Capitol comedy of Smiling Bill" Parsons, to be seen at the Fal- ace Sunday. You ought to see Rill
 clad in couple of tiger skins, chas
 ing pretty Mary .Mclvor over the rocks with club to drag her, in the most approved primeval wooer's fash
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
"QUiCKSANDS" WITH DOROTHY DALTON IS DE LIKE FEATURE

Dorothy Dalton in, "Qucksands" al the Coliseum theatre Sunday pre- sents an unusually strong play Il is stirring drama of everday life which might happen in any commnn' ity. There are business, politics love, hate, and all of the passions brought out in contrast.