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The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-24
ARE INVITED 10
 EXPOSITION

An invitation to be the guests of manufacturers and jobbers of the Northwest and the people of Seattle has been extended through the Cor doya Chamber of Commerce to focal merchants attending the annual Mer- chants convention to be held in Seat tie July 24 and 29, inclusive, and the Washington Furniture Manufacturers Exposition in Tacoma on the same dates. The invitation was sent by the Pacific Northwest Merchants As. sociation.
 The communication received from the Northwestern organization in Thursdays mail is as follows:
 "It has been a rather difficult prob lem in the past to reach our merchant friends in Alaska in sufficient time to prepare them for a trip to Seattle to attend the annual Merchants con ventiOn here. This year we are facing a similar problem and the Alaska Bureau of our Chamber has suggested that your organization fostering the development of your community and the Territory as a whole would be glad to assist our merchants in get ting this information.
 "As it is possible many are plan ming trip south during this season, we are earnestly requesting your CO., operation in placing the Pacific North west Merchants convention, Seattle and the Washington Furniture Manu- lecturers Exposition in Tacoma, both July "A to 29, inclusive, before the merchants of Cordova Under separate cover comes a number of re- minders of the convention which we will appreciate you dihtributing to your merchants with our most cordial invitation to be the guests of the man. ufacturers and jobbers of the North west and the people of Seattle"
 It is estimated that between 3,OO0 and 5000 merchants will be present from the Northwest, representing all lines of business. A mile of industrial and merchandise exhibits will be dis played in the Bell Street terminal of the Port Commission. An entire block of seats has been reserved for visiting merchants to the Wayfarer, pageant in which over 5000 singers and actors appear Other features include a stag night for the men, dance, a theater, party for the ladies, three roof garden luncheons with entertainers, style show, international yacht races and the spectacle of the Pacific Fleet which will be in the harbor all of con- vention week.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-24
TOTAL ENROLMENT LARGE
LONDON CHORUS GIRL
 WINS SUIT IN COURT

LONDON, June 24.-Here is one for American theatrical producers of girly girl shows.
 Miss Doris Thomas was awarded $500 damages in a London court for having been dismissed from tour, ing "Afgar" company.
 The manager who dismissed Miss Thomas attempted to show that she had been dismissed for wearing toe few clothes during her performance He didn't succeed.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-24
YEAR NAS SUCCESSFUL FOR
 ALASKA SCHOOLS

The school year of 1921-22 was the most successful from every standpoint in the history of Alaska and while not satisfactory in every detail, was very encouraging to Alaskan educat- ors, according to L. D. Henderson, Territorial Commissioner of Education. The total enrolment was larger than any previous year and the number of graduates from high schools also sur passed those of any former year.
 Statistics compiled by MT. Tender son show 51 students graduated in the year just closed or 42 per cent more than the number graduating at the end of the school year 192O-21, when 36 completed their high school work. In 1921-22 429 students were enrolled in all Alaska high schools, as, compared with 357 last year, an increase of 20 per cent.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-24
JUNEAU SCHOOL LEADS

The Juneau high school lead in the number of graduates as well as the number enrolled in both high and ele- mentary schools, having 13 graduates, S7 enrolled in high school, 356 in the elementary school, total enrolment of AS Fairbanks was second in the number of graduates with II, although it was fourth in the number of pupils taking high school grades. Anchorage, Douglas and Ketchikan tied for third place in the number of graduates with eight each. Haines had two to gradu- ates and Wrangell one.
 Next years high school enrolment for the Territory promises to exceed that of this year, and next years grad uating classes much larger. If all the students successfully completing their 11th grade work this year re- enter school next fall and make their grade, 82 boys and girls will receive diplomas from Alaskan high schools at the end of the 1922-23 school year, according to MT. Henderson. Juneau has the largest prospective graduating class with 24; Ketchikan second with IS; Fairbanks and Anchorage, tied, with 12 each, for third place; other schools prospective graduating classes are: Douglas 7, Valdez and Cordova 3 each, Nome, Skagway and Peters burg i each.
 TOTAL ENROLMENT LARGE
 The total enrolment in schools in side of incorporated towns during the year just closed was approximately 2,500 as compared with 2,2S6 last year, of JNoT, Tho n-
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-24

A good name in busi- ness or in private life, means in modern Ian guage REPUTATION, and reputation means EVERYTHING.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
Contributions Continue to Arrive, Providing More
 Vacations for Riddles
Previously ack nowl-
Total today ........$1,2S4.7


 Another prosperous day for the Fresh Air Fund, It is growing, and probably will continue to do so in this warm weather when MT. Citizen will notice the heat-and immediately realize that while he must grin and bear it he can aid some youngster to a vacation in the coolness of the countryside at Burlington. Having come to d realization the next step is to leave what you are willing to give at the Herald office, care of the Fresh Air Fund. Many have been willing, and have given, more must do so and undoubtedly will. The neces- sary s4,ooo will be forthcoming if de serving charities are to get any sup port.
 Two fraternal organizations, the Eagles and the Senior O. U. A. M. were kind enough to contribute today. Four individuals, friends of children, all of them we are sure, gave what they considered right, and the sum in our possession, every dollar of which will go towards supporting 300 needy youngsters for two weeks apiece at Burlington. is going along toward the second thousand dollars It is wsSm outside. makes fellow feel unpleas- ant-but there is nearly s1,3oo in the fund for coolness, health and pleasure mot so unpleasant now is it?
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
Mir. and Mrs. Peter Clark to Cele- brate 15 Years of Married Life To- morrow With Number of Guests.

MT. and Mrs. Peter Clark of sos East Main street will observe the 18th anniversary of their wedding at theii home tomorrow. About so guests are expected to gather in honor of the couple, including visitors from New York city, Providence. R. l., New Jer- sey. Bridgeport and New Haven.
 The home will be prettily decorated for the occasion with roses ferns and sweet peas. and 8 turkey supper will be served MT. and Mrs. Clark are already the recipients of many beau- tiful gifts, testifying to the high es- teem in which they have been held by their friends.
 They were married on June 25, 1907. at St. Mary's church by the Rev John T. Winters, pastor. They have one child. a daughter, Catherine who is seven years old. They have lived at their present address since their marriage -
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
CLAIMANT TO HEAD OF CHINA WILL NOT QUIT Sun Yat Sen Says He Will Fight for Humanity and
 Civilization.

Hong Kong. June 24.-(By Aso- clated Press)-Sun Yat Sen, whc claims the presidency of China through virtue of his election by the members of the old parliament whc colaborated with him in the southern government at Canton has not resign. ed his office and will not resign under force, he declared in an interview or board the cruiser on which he escap- ed from Canton when the city was captured by the forces of Gen Chung Ming. Dr. Sun asserted that the southern navy still is loyal to him
 T am victim of treachery of my subordinates and supposed friends, he said. "As man and a patriot, ] am going to set an example for fu- ture generations, and will not submit to the force brought to bear by the Peking leaders.
 After six years they now admit they were wrong by reconvening par liament and ratifying the constitution They want to reap the advantage and eliminate those who fought for these things.
 T am going to light for humanity and civilization, republicanism and righteousness. I have not resigned and will not resign to force. I will only give my resignation to parlia- ment not to subordinates"
 Latest reports are that foreigners except doctors attending wounded ir the hospitals have left Nanchang Nanchang is under the care of civi governor who is provided with $14,. GOO a month by private interests fol use in maintaining order.
 Chinese are reported to be hurry. ing there to gain his protection South of Nanchang, communication. are at standstill. However, it is es tablished that the greater portions O kain Flu Tahao Wanan and Lung chuan have been destroyed. In these cities many have been slain the great CT portion of the known dead having been found there.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
MzZIzARY AUTHORITIES OF ILLINOIS BEGIN PERSONAL INVESTIGATIONS
 INTO RECENT MASSA CRIES AT MINE
UNITED MINE WORKERS
 DEFENDANTS IN SUIT
Injunction Asked by Coal Mine OWner-Another
 Asks for Troops

Indianapolis. June 24-(By Associ- ated Press )-The United Mine Work =. q America and all officers and member of the union were made de- fendants in suit for an injunction filed in the U. S. District Court here today by Clara Mason, owner of the Peacock Coal mine in Knox county, Indiana.
 The court is asked to restrain union miners from continuing activities aimed at closing so-called wagon mines of the state. John l.. Lewis was made a defendant to the suit as pres ident of the mine workers and as an individual
 Action against the United Mine Workers of America as an organiza- ton is brought under the recent de- csion of the U. S. Supreme Court in the Coronado case whereby it was held that a labor organization is suable. The bill is voluminous and recites in detail many circumstances connected with the activities of crowds of miners that have marched in recent weeks against various wagon mines.
 Chicago. June 24.-Counsel for the Southern Illinois Coal Co.,, whose strip mine was burned Thursday and the non-union workers slain by striking miners and sympathizers, today sent a telegram to Adjutant Gen. Carlos E. Black at Springfield, requesting that troops be sent to Williamson county. The attorneys charged that the sheriff of the county was still refusing to do his duty and that there was danger of further outbreaks.
 Illinois troops were in readiness to leave on moments notice. In the ranks of the mobilized men were many veterans of the European con- f1ict
 Among the personal requests for troops was that of w. J. Lester, presi- dent of the Southern Illinois Coal Co.,, whose mine at Herrin was the storm of, Wednesdays riots.
 Mir. Lester said that soldiers were needed to assure proper burial of the massacred victims and to act as guards for mourners against whom il was feared the wrath of striking miners might be directed.
 No relative or friend of any of the dead is safe under present conditions at Herrin," he said. T cannot con- ceive that such atrocities as the mas sacre of my employees could occur in America"
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
STRIKE WOULD RETARD
 STATE ROAD BUILDING
Bennett Says Railroad Would Also Hold Up
 Letting Contracts

Hartford, June 24.-Highway Com missioner Charles J. Bennett, stated today that the threatened railroad strike would retard the work on state highways and suspend the awarding of contracts for several months. He would not be able to get a supply of lime for road construction and the contractors would therefore be unable to continue work on contracts. The labor situation in Connecticut was also source of trouble in the work of highway improvement. Tt was very difficult" the commissioner said and in some instances impossible, to get men for highway work" He add ed that labor was as scarce, or as nearly so, as it was during the world war;
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
6. 0. P. OUTING TODAY
More Than 400 Attending Annual Event At Momauguin - Several Speakers Heard.

The annual outing of the consoli- dated republican wardFclubs is being hel dthis afternoon At Momauguin with about 400 members in attend ance.
 President Frank Woods of the first ward club presided at the exercises following dinner at Swift's pavilion. The card speakers for the afternoon included Congressman Pnrnell and Miss Marion Blake Campbell of New York, and A. B. Messer of the re- publican national committee, all speakers of national repute in G. O.. F. circles.
 The republicans were conveyed to Momauguin in a fleet of automobiles that left Franklin square at 12:45 o'clock
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
MARRIED COUPLES IGNORED
Mir. and Mrs. Jospeh Burkhardt of Walnut Street Acts as Hosts for Members of Home Comfort Club.

Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Burkhardt of 21 Walnut street, entertained the Home Comfort club last night at their home, the occasion being the celebra- ton of the twenty-third anniversary of the wedding of three couples, mem bers of the club. Those in whose honor the affair was held. are MT, and Mrs, John E. Meskill, MT. and Mrs. D. J. Donahue and MT. and Mrs. M. J.. kenney.
 The Burkhardt home was tastefully decorated with pink and white colors predominatine. During the evening, whist playing was enjoyed the win ners heinz as follows: First prize, Mrs. John E. Meskiil: second prize. Mrs. D J Donahue; third prize, Mrs. M J. Hayes: consolation. Mrs. F. J. Morehead. A dainty collation. was served during the evening.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
Senator Lodge Was First To Sign Petition To h. woke Enforcement Of This Rule It Was Said
Two-thirds Vote Needed May Be Pledged Within Few Days and Motion Presented Sometime Next Week.

Washington, June 24,-Senate re publican leaders today put into opera ton their plan to curb debate on the long pending tariff bill. A petition to invoke the existing cloture rule, op- erative under a two thirds vote was drafted by Senator Curtis of Kansas republican vice-chairman and party whip, and its circulation begun.
 The first name to the petition was said to have been that of Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, republican leader. Sixteen signatures only are required under the rule to authorize its presentation to the senate but it was planned to secure more before taking further action.
 That the motion for cloture would not be made before next week was probable Republican senators be- hind the movement said they thought 1t possible that within few days the necessary two-thirds vote might be pledged.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
ANOTHER DIRIGIBLE
 IS REPORTED WRECKED
Langley Field Officials Do Not Think It True,
 However

Newport News, June 24.-Langley field authorities taking notice of un- verified reports that an army dirigible supposedly the A had fallen en route from the capital to the field started an investigation this after noon. Air service officials were not inclined to believe the reports.
 The field was informed in a nil.-,-. message at 11:15 o'clock that the A commanded by Lieut., Anderson of thu air service had left Washington ant nothing w-s heards from the asrshiD.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
DELEGATES LEAVE
Representatives of Walter J. Smith Post, V. F. w., Going to State En- campment in Bridgeport.

Six delegates from Walter J. Smith post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, left early this morning for Bridgeport, where they will attend the state en- campment which is being held there today and tomorrow. The local dele gation is trying hard to advance Philip Bloomquist, for the past year state junior vice. e-commander, to the office of senior vice-commander.
 The delegates who left this morn- ing are as follows: Stuart Hellberg, William Allan, Mason Andrews Frank Schroeder, John Crean and Edward Long. They will return tomorrow afternoon.
 Raymond Frost, John Zehrer and John McGrath were appointed a com- mittee of three to look into the ad- visibility of the local post entering a relay team in the Courant Marathon race at Hartford July 4. There are a number of past performers on the cinder track who are members of the post, and this committee will get in touch with them and attempt to have them compete in Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
GANUNG HEADS MOOSE
South Norwalk Man Elected State Director at Annual Convention in Stamford Today.

Stamford, June 24.-Frederick H. Ganung of South Norwalk was elected state dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose at the annual conven- ton here today. He succeeds George H. Raynor of New London. Benja- min F. East, of Derby was elected vice-state dictator; c. c, Mead of South Norwalk, state secretary; M. J. Kane of Danbury, state treasurer, and Emil Dahl of Waterbury, state pre- late.
 The convention next year will be held at South Manchester, during June.
 This afternoon the Moose had a parade in which several thousand members took part, followed by field and track events.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
BLAMES COAL COMPANY
Harrington, Head of Illinois Miners. Says Importing of Strike Breakers Caused Trouble at Herrin.

St. Louis, June 24.-(By Associat- ed Press.)-F'rank Harrington. presi- dent of the Illinois branch of the Unit ed Mine Workers of America, issued a formal statement today saying the trouble at the Lester mine near Her rin, III. was precipitated by the coal company attempting to run the mine non-union with imported strike breakers under armed guards"
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
CULpRIT ESCAPED
Chestnut Street Store Owner, Tired of Having Place Burgiarized, Waits Return of Thieves, Who Get Away.

Carmelo Circia, proprietor of a store at 1S0 Chestnut street. this morning lodged his second complaint within the past few days of breaks and at tempted breaks at his place. On Sum- day night, and again on Thursday night. thieves made away with about $50 worth of fireworks and other plunder from the place. Last night, Circia decided to keep a watch on the store. This morning about 1 o'clock, he was awakened by the noise of someone inserting a key in the door. He jumped up in time to see a boy making his way into the place. On being discovered. the lad ran away, but left behind him clue in a coat he was wearing at the time.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
Mountain Climbers Not
 Likely to Reach Summit

London, June PA dispatch 10 the Exchange Telegraph from Calcut- ta reports that it IS feared further ef- forts on the part of Gen. Bruce's ex- ploration party to reach the summit of Mount Everest will be unsuccess- ful, owing to unfavorable weather and the danger of frostbite. The re- port says members of the party have reached an altitude of 27,300 feet.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
WENT TO WORK BLINDLY
Survivor of Massacre Says That Men Sent Out From Chicago Didn't Know What They Were To Do.

St. Louis, June 24.-Refusal of c. K. McDowell superintendent of the Lester strip mine at Herrin to per init union miners there to confer with his imported employees, was a con- tributory factor in the wholesale slaughter, according to an interview given to the St, Louis Post Disps tch by A F Findlay of Chicago, time keeper Of the mine, Supt. Mcdowell was among those massacred and rindlay lies wounded in a He-rin hos pital.
 MT. Findlay said the men left Chi cago for Herrin not knowing wha, they were to do but believing they were to lay railroad trackA
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
MRS. STEPHAN GUILTY
Woman Held Criminally Responsible for Homicide in Mortally Shooting Her Husband.

New Haven, June 24.-Mrs. Mar tha Sheehan, who mortally shot her husband, Dennis, on Sunday. May Fl, at their home in Carmel street, was held to be criminally responsible for the homicide by Coroner Mix today. Delay in mai ng a finding was that physicians might observe Mrs Shee- hans mental condition.
 The theory advanced to explain Mrs. Sheehan sact was that she was jealous of her husband.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
Schooner Puritan Goes
 On Reef: IS Men Missing

Halifax, N. S., June 24. - The schooner Puritan out of Gloucester. prospective contender in the interna- tional fisherman races next fall has been wrecked on Sable Island. Ad- vices received here stated that seven men had reached shore but that Is were missing.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
Swarm of Bees Assemble
 On "Spare" of Automobile

Corning, N. Y. June 24-Humming like an airplane a swarm of bees sailed over the main street of Corn ing and volplaned to the spare tire of an automobile occupied by a tour ing party. A rural resident borrowed [ barrel and hived the colony.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24

Tokio, June 24. - (By Associated Press)-The Japanese privy council today approved unanimously the auadruple treaty recommended at the Washington arms conference. The treaty was sent to the prince regent for ratification. He promised that this termality would be carried out
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24
Japan to Quit Siberia;
 Will Live In to Treaty

Tokio, June o4. (By Associated Press) s)-Japan will evacuate Siberia by October 30 next, it was learned today.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-24

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New Britain herald., 1922-06-24

SfSI Hand IrCnaUcS.
 The fatal shot struck Dr. Rathenau in the chin. taking an upward course. A half dozen other bullets perforated his back. The assailants also threw hand grenades which exploded in the minister's car. injuring his legs and wrecking the bottom of the cal.
 It has been established by the po- lice that the shots were fired by two persons in a strange automobile and that they used automatic pistols.
 Chief of Police Richter personally is conducting the investigation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-18
MECKLENBGRG CITIZENS
DO COMMUNITY WORK
George ". G-,. E.ecv,i,. Secretary.
Addresses n~~boE At Tabernacle
Bspttst Church.

George w. 6uN. executive secrs-
'arN OF IN. Operative Education
Association has just returned from
VISIT 10 NecklenburR County wher.
n. smoke In m. interest Of commnn-
Nv league ~ork The ueetinr wap
held In TABERNACLE B&ptisr Church
ana 'srge crowd Vas present II,
was real RertoSether meeting OF
the community. Women sold sand.
witches. iced tea. ice cream md cas.
for tho benen' OF The fund for paint
ing the church
Ihi. community recently made ~I
'ensive I'm provement> To m. cemetery
close hy the church. brick columns
nave been erected. the ground clear
I'd wire fence put up and tombstone.
mark ma resting places Each
SUNDAY fresh Howers are placed on
graves. The church BUILDING hs. Jus,
been painted tho men Of the church
giving their labor and time 20 this
TASK and all contrIhuring to tn. fund
% pay FOR the paint rhe ladies'
missionary society mas put up orais
an the church reading
Nabernacle Bapt',t Church,
N n. Poe. pa>'or
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-18
AUTHORIZES USE OF
TROOPS IN WALKOUT
6eorsis Governor T~n- Adjutsst-
General 10 Use Soldiers
" Ne~essnry.

ATLANTA. Ga. July i7-Governor
hardw,c. tonigh, authorized Adtu-
'ant-Generai !. Van Holt Nash 10 send
Georgia National Gusrdsm-n TO Way
crosse. Ga, where disorder. were re-
ported late TO-DAY in connection with
Str'k. OF som. 900 union employees
or 'hs Ava ntir coas, Line Railway.
henera' Nash later said 10 newspaper
men over the telephone from Bruins
wick. Ca, that ne had tAlephonad 10
WaNcros. and did no; ,eiieve the
sending ~ troops was vot necessary
W ~ became necessary, ne added. they
"outd he sent D'Spatche. from Way
cross said 'bai sheriff sweat an
hounced MAJ NOR. han NV 81 tho
hpDr"HInatelY 100 men - work in
me shops had ns~n beaten o. driven
from town. The cni.r ,rounie ~ss
SAID ~ have occurred 'ni. afternoon
No On" was killed =. 'ar a. could De
learned