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The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
HERE'S THE BIG DOPE ON MONTE
 CARLO TONIGHT
Sky's the Limit Tonight at Elks' Hall - Ten Million
 Dollars in Circulation.

"The doors are wide open, and the sky's the limit" is the slogan for the rip snorting days of '9S, Alaska Monte Carlo, tonight at Elks' Hall under the management of the local post, American Legion.
 For those chechacos who were not here when the Louvre and Germania were known from Frisco to Nome, it is stated that tonight the doors will be open at 8:30 o'clock. On first entering the hall look to the right for the bank and exchange $1 for 10 $1 900 bills. This will be the rat of exchange during the entire even ing. Nothing but American Legion brrnco money will be spent on the floor; this means, the tables of chance" dancing, drinks and the sour dough lunch in the banquet room third floor. Girls will be given percentage by the bartender for every drink a dancing partner buys.
 Money will be wild and high. Ten million dollars was taken to the Elks Hall from The Empire office this morning under armed guard.
 Wary gamblers will be given their big chance to work system on the roulette table. There will be three of them so watch your chance and like Burning Daylight" of Rex Beach fame, grab table near a hot stove Barrow Jim," "Snowblnd Joe" and a dealer from the Dawson Days" will be official croupiers.
 Two blackjack tables will be in full swing. Nightingale Fry" and Big Jack Wilson" will Init 'em again" while the gang, Lucy, Freeburger and
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
WELL KNOWN COUPLE
 ARE MARRIED TODAY

Mrs J. K White and Theodore Kettle.on, Superintendent of the Pioneers Home at Sitka, were mar riei at that place yesterday after nC3n at 3 o'clock. Announcement of the marriage was received here this morning.
 Mrs. White passed through Ju- ueau Monday on the steamship Queen, on her way to Sitka, arriving there yesterday morning at o'clock. She has many friends here, having been the guest of Senator and Mrs. James Frawley of Nome, during the last term of the Legislature when she met MT. KettlesOn. She has sptpt the past year in Portland, Oregon.
 Theodore Kettleson is we'll known throughout Alaska, and made his former home at Fairbanks and Brooks. He was a member of the last Legislature and last summer was appointed Superintendent of the Pioneers Home, succeeding Harry F.. Morton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
BIBLE CLASS GIVES
 ENJOYABLE SOCIAL

"A Trip to Skagway" was one of the entertainm features of the social given by the Adult Bible class of the Presbyterian Church in the church parlors last night This stunt, involving as it did strenuous lightning change acts, provoked much merriment. Another popular number on the program was the writing of character sketches of the guests.
 Miss Alice Morrison and Dr. s. Hall Young recited poems in a pleasing manner and the evening festivities closed with a community sing. Pump kin pie, sandwiches and coffee were served.
 In the business session that pre- ceeded the entertainment, the follow ing officers of the class were elected to serve for the ensuing year; Presi- dent, M B. Summers; vice president, Mrs. Jim Drake; secretary-treasurer Mrs. N. B. Cook. The next social will be held May f.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
SILVER STRIKE NORTH 0F MAYO
 REPORTED HERE
Oldtimer Enroute South Re- ports Rich Discovery on
 Upper Peel River.

A report of a silver strike claimed to exceed in richness that of the Keno Hill district at Mayo. was brought to Juneau yesterday by F.. Crawford who is well known to old timers here The reported strike is said to be located in the head waters of the Peel River, about 150 miles across the divide from Mayo.
 Stampeders. attracted by the re- ported richness of the ore uncov- cred. are leaving Mayo for the new district, said Mir Crawford The exact location of the new find and who the discoverers are could not be learned.
 MT. Crawford was passenger on the Princess Mary, called to the States by the serious illness of his father He and a partner, he said, have some placer claims in the dis 'rict of the new silver strike on which they have been working this winter Word of his fathers illness was brought in by Canadian police and he left there on March 10, travelling by dog team to Car cross, Atlin and to the Coast at Skagway, making the trip in 10 days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
SITKA RIGHT UP
 ON TOES IS WAY
 TIMES REPORTED
Sidney Charles Returns from Business Trip-New Mine
 Is to Be Developed

"Sitka is right up on it's toes in realizing it's natural opportunities, said Sidney D. Charles, the Alaska newspaper man who has arranged to publish a weekly paper at Sitka, hay ing returned to Juneau on the Este beth. Conditions there are stead fly forging ahead" he said
 "Plans have been drawn for a large school building, a new Presby- terian Church is to be built soon !; Murray of Douglas is finishing up a fine large building, and the business men report that the volume of bus- ness for March so far this year has been larger than ever before.
 While I was in Sitka, J. J. Put raw, representing Seattle parties who bonded the Haley quartz property on Silver Bay, visited the property and in one shot secured quartz that showed free gold. He also made a trip to Chichagoff mine and secured samples from there, which closely re sembled the quartz taken from the Haley property. He was so well pleased with the outlook that he will place a force of men at work in the spring for development purposes The Jacobson property in the same dis trict is showing up good
 Besides the mining possibilities, near Sitka are water power and pulp facilities. There is a crab and shell fish factory in the city which has con tracted for its entire outfit A. J. Alexander, the well known cannery man, will soon arrive from Seattle with a company boat to open the canrery there for the season. The Booth Fisheries Company is buying fish at the present time, and distributes a large payroll an nually.
 "The business men are all alive and good boosters for any local in- dustrv and fully awake to the latent possibilities of the city and sur rounding districts. They do not want a boom, but realize that the town is in for a steady and healthy growth, and do everything possible to encour- age legitimate development in any line"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
LANE IS CHOSEN
 TO HEAD PUBLIC
 SCHOOLS IN 1923
Board of Education Re-elects All Teachers-Must Sign
 Up by April First.

The reelection of Prof. John E. Lanz to be Superintendent of the Juneau Public Schools by the local Board of Education was announced today. All teachers now employed in the public schools were also re- elected at the same meeting of the Board.
 All the teachers have been given until April l, next, to sign up their contracts for another year. Until that date the number of positions that will be vacant in the schools will not be known. There are great many applications for the var ous positions throughout the school or file at the office of Superintend- ent of Schools, said Supt. Lang to- day. The applications being received he added, as a general rule are higher standard than those received year ago.
 Supt. Lang also declared his ia tcntion of remaining at the head ot the local schools another year. II am glad to be given the opportunity to continue my work here, he said. "rhe three years I have spent here have been three of the most pleasant of my life It has been a great pleasure and inspiration to work for and with the people of Juneau, the Board of Education, the teachers and the pupils of the Juneau Public Schools. I look forward to next year with a great deal of expecta- tion and joy"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24

9uhdstfom, keep a close lockout for any tlnhorn who attempts a sleight CT hand performance.
 Barn 'em Up" Sperlmg and -Rlon. dy Mccartney Will play the caddies on the African Golf Links and Bon. anza Creek" Garster will be the Til ol dealer behind the faro table. The wheel of fortune will spin 10 the hand of "Muckluk Metcalf."
 Behind the bar will be three of q kind, McNaughton, Bathe and Cray. 'Stetson Nolan" will be official bouncer. Swampers. the boys with the loud voice and the big hand. are none other than our old friends of '9S, Big Jim McCloskey, Shepard, Me. Mutt, George Burford and "Blackie."
 Eddie Drake of early day fame and his charmed acrobats on the fiddles and ivory keys will reel off the rag. time, any number, call the name and it's yours.
 And when the night is too fast and the drinks too short an often there is haven of rest on the third floor where sweet girlies will serve coffee an. This part of the big night is being handled exclusively by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the American Le- zion.
 No hour has been set for the clos ing of the games and in true style Of 9S, the sweeper will not come in until the light streaks through drawn blinds and the robins sing a welcome to the new day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
Takes Bath in Steam
 Washer; Nearly Fatal

EoHRATA, Wash, March 24.-- Frank Johnson, employee of a laun- dry here, narrowly escaped death when a steam washing machine in which he was taking a bath after his tallow workers had left, was thrown into gear. He was thus imprisoned n a rapidly revolving tub and was
 immersed in scaldirg water up to his neck when the owner of the
 aundry heard his cries and rescued him
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
CHIEF KEEGAN IS
 BACK ON THE JOB

Chief of Police T. E. P. Keegan has regained use of his land legs from his return trip to Juneau on the Princess Mary, after a visit of seven weeks in the States and is now back on the job.
 While he had a fine trip and wis ited with a number of friends and relatives he is glad to get back to rest up he said today. He visited in Chicago after accompanying Marshal Beaumont to Anamosia, Iowa, with prisoners, and went from Chicago to Los Angeles. From that place he
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24

went to San Francisco. Portland and Puget Sound He visited at Olympia with his sons, who are attending school near there
 Anyone who has ] job here had better stay with it, said Chief Keegan. Work is hard to find in the States Even the best business city is bad Sales in the Los An geles millinery stores and other busi' ness houses are way below those of last year
 "The weather along the coast was clear and warm when came up, but nothing there can compare with Ju- neau and I'm glad to be home"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
Daughters Will Contest
 Will of Dr. J. E. Jordan

SEATTLE, March 24-The will of the late Dr. J. Eugene Jordan, who left an estate alleged to be worth $S00000, will be contested by threo daughters of the wife he divorced over 30 years ago. According to the will, the daughters receive the sum of $1 each
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
REGISTRATION BOOKS
 SHOW ONLY 425 NAMES

Early this afternoon 425 names were registered at the office of the City Clerk in City Hall, for the 'city election, April 4. One week is left for registrants to enter their names, the registration books closing a week from tomorrow night at } 0 clock
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
Jofre to Make Talk
 Over Radio Telephone

SEATTLE, March 24.-An address over the radio telephone here has been arranged by the American Le- zion post officers, and this address will be delivered by none other than Joffre when he arrives in Seattle per. haps at the end of next week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
HERE FOR MEDICAL AID

Bob Barclay, who is at Emmons island, in charge of the fox farm here, arrived in town today from that place for medical treatment to m injured foot.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
WHO'S HERE
 AND WHERE

NJ. S Wilson, representative for the J. B. Caro Co, left today on the Estebeth for Sitka
 Percy " Hirst arrived here on the Estebeth from Sitka on court busi- ness
 w Maupin. who arrived here re- gently from the South, left on the Estebeth for Hoonah, where he is em. ployed by the Hconah Packing Com pany.
 Amos Somberg and Tony Pietro left on the Estebeth for Gypsum, where they have been employed
 Mrs w K. Williams was brought in on the Estebeth from Killisnoo and taken to the government hospital here for medical treatment.
 Dan Walker, who has been at the Pioneers Home at Sitka for some time, arrived here on the Estebeth.
 Stanley c. Thomas, Deputy U. s. Marshal at Sitka, arrived here on the Estebeth with a prisoner, Han Everinson. Thomas left this noon on the Estebeth for his headquarters
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
GOES TO SlTkA

C. w. Hawkesworth, superintend- ent of government schools in South eastern Alaska, left on the Estebeth today for Sitka. He will also visit the school at Killisnoo before return ing here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
EAT RABBITS.

Order grain fed meat for your Sunday dinner. Phone 453. Douglas.
 -adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
AUTO FOR HIRE.

Phone 257. Stand next to Bos- ion Store Bob Turner. -adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

The Capital Dye Works is agai open for business. Phone 177. ldv. CHAS. MELDNER, Prop.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
PAT NAGHEL ILL

Pat Naghel, paper carrier for The Fmrire, is confined to his home to- day with a severe cold.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
Sensational Daylight
 Robbery in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 24.- Within full sight of hundreds of per. sons, three bandits this afternoon held up the Liberal Loan office in the heart of the down town district and escaped with diamonds and jew elry estimated to be worth $100,000
 Old bundles of newspapers at the Empire. 25 cents
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-24
At the Alaskan

At the Alaskan Harry Mabry, Percy V. Hirst, A. Bernu, H. Bagstrom, A. Lamon, l.. w. Walker, J. Harrington, Hugh ODonnell
 At the Lynda R. Barclay, H. Hill, Miss H. Lahti, Miss T. Torgersen, J. T. Amliff, S. G. Thomas.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
Todays Anniversaries.

l73o-Anne Oldfeld. the famous &C.
tress, who ordered bit OF
rouge to be put on her cheeks
when she was dead, died in
London. Bon there in 1858.
lS24-Charies Foo.iter, one OF the
famous actors of the American
stage, born IN London. Died at
Rockland Center Pa, Aug. 5
1873.
lS26-Opening Of the Thala theatre
on the Bowery, New York city
f+ the first theater in the world to
be lighted by gas.
lS3s-F. Hopkinson Smith, noted
novelist, artist and engineer
born in Baltimore. Died N
New York City, April 7, 1915.
lS6O-Duke of Edinburgh, son OF
Queen Victoria, declined an oil
fer OF the throne OF Greece.
lSS2-Bi-centennial OF the landing
of William Penn celebrated in
Philadelphia.
lS96-Charles f. Crisp, former Speak
err of the U. S. house OF rep.
! resentatives. ded in Atlanta.
Born in Sheffield, England,
Jan. 80, 1S45.
1919-The Roosevelt fa~ reached
81. New York after a tour of the
I'm ted States.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
Maintained Monopoly by Murder.

The glass.makers of Venice used
TO guard their secrets by numbering
all renegades who tried to escape to
other countries with their trade-skll
and thereby threaten the monopoly OF
Venice. Emlssarles used to be sent
by the state to assassinate workmen
who took the glass-craft abroad. Two
men from Murano, the little island at
Venice, where glass makers still live,
were Induced by the Emperor Leo
pold of Belgium to migrate to his do.
minlons, but they were killed By or.
der OF the Council Of Ten.
Any artisan caught attempting to
90 to foreign parts was sent to the
galleys. A state policy of prevent
ing unemployment was given as ex.
cnse for the murderous policies by
the Venetian government 1t was
claimed that workmen had been
thrown out Of work for two and half
months by spread of glass factories
in Spain.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
Today's Events

Five years ago today the first Amer
ican troops went into the first line
trenches in France.
Rt. Rev. Harry S. Longley coadiu,
tor bishop OF the Episcopal diocese OF
Iowa, today celebrates his tenth an
nyersary in the episcopate.
Nine. Sarah Bernhard, the eminent
French actress who Is about to be-
gin professional tour of Italy, is
seventy-eight years old today.
The annual 1'ri-State Exposition at
Savannah will be opened today and
continued through the remainder OF
the week.
Distinguished theologians from
several countries will gather In New
Haven today to help the Yale Divini.
ty School celebrate its one hundredth
anniversary.
Eminent representatives of the sur
gical profession in the United States,
and In Canada and other countries
will meet in Boston today for the an.
nual conference of the American Col.
lege OF Surgeons.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
In the Days News

Lord Desborough, who has given
evidence OF his fine craftsmanship in
novel and practical manner by in.
surfing his life for $4,000 in favor Of
the London institution which cares
for the blinded war veterans, is
known in England as the Prince OF
Athletes title earned by long and
active association with all branches
of sport From the time that ne was
at Harrow, and played with the
eleven in 1873, to the present day,
athletics have attracted him. At OK.
ford he represented the university in
the three mile race and rowed In the
varsity eight After leaving the uni.
yerslty he INDUCED in the pastime of
Alpine climbing, and visited the Him
alayas. He swan across Niagara on
two occasions, and completed varie.
ty of achievements by carrying off
the punting championship for three
years. In 1908 he served as president
of the Olympic Games Committee. In
parliament Lord Desborough has rep.
resented three constituencies as
Conservative.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
Today's Birthdays

Sarah Bernhardt, the eminent
French tragedienne, born in Paris, rs
years ago today.
Lord Salisbury official leader OF
the Tory Orchards" in British poll
tics. born in London, 81 years ago
today,
ST Frederick Williams Taylor
president OF the Canadian Bankers
Association. orn at Moncton n. b.,
% years ago today.
Rt. Rev. Frederick A. Reese, Epis-
copal bishop of Savannah, born in
Baltimore, GS years ago today.
Or. Robert Bridges, Poet Laureate
Of Great Britain, born In the Isle Of
Thanet, rs years ago today
Raymond =. Bressler outfelder of
the Cincinnati National league base
ball team, born at Brookville, Pa, 2S
years ago today
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
Qualified.

Negro Rookle-Id' lahk to have a
new pair o. shoes, sub,
Sergeant.-Are your shoes worn outi
Rookie-Worn out Man, the bot.
toms of nah shoes are so thin All can
step on dime and tell whether It's
heads or taIlsl--Arkansaw Thomas
Cat. .4A,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
The Upattaincble.

Jui Tunklns says Il circus poster
illustrates some folks idea Of n beau
aful world and happy existence
Washingtnl Star
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
NOTICE
To the Taxpayers OF the Bennington
Graded School District.

a Rate Bill has been placed in my
hands for collection as follows: sl.yC
on the dollar on the Grand List OF 1872
There will be discount OF per cent
II above Tax II paid within 80 days.
hereby demand payment OF said
taxes, and notify you That l Will attend
It the Bennington county Savings Bank
rom o'clock n. m, until o'clock
IN.
c. II DEWEY Treasurer.
Bennington. VI. August /. 19.2.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
Good wax Of l.ookinn IT II.

II the weather dorSat happea &c ne
good for my work today, it's good for
some other mans. and viii come round
TO me tomorrow Dickens
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
FOn SALE

FOR SALE Mahogany flushed up
holstered parlor suite. ite pieces. $40;
New Way gasoline, Y horse power
engine ia good shape. Si5 co. sarah n.
plaskett, Landgrove, VT. A4tB'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
Electricity Falls as Fertilizer.

Recent scientific tests have failed to
show That electricity makes seeds
sprout any faster
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

sale. direct from manufacturer, at 95c
$l35 and $l.60 n pound. Postage paid
on So orders Write for samples. W,
also do custom work. H. a. Bartlett
Harmony, Maine. 20t25'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

FOR SALE-One iron bed with mat
tress and springs; one Astracan over
coat, and "A knickerbocker hammerless,
~ gauge shot gun IN Al condition.
James Trip, 32i Pleasant st. 4St6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

FOR SALE-Three mems black over
coats. size rs; 3 sets of fine wooden
underwear all in perfect condition;
Phone 297-W. 4St6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

WANTED--At once, competent girl
or woman for general house work in
family Of three. Apply III South St,
or telephone l22-R i2t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

FOR SALE-Upright piano IN good
conuttIon. call at lao Beech st. 4itb'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

WANTED:--A girl or woman to care
for two children and do light house
work Evenings and Sundays off. Good
pay. Write 7. .. Box 80 Bennington
VT. 41t6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23
wANrnu

WANTED--b0 tons cheap hay. chenp
straw or swamp grass for packing pur-
poses. Give price for standing or
stacked John Laflamme, Bennington
Vt, Phone .4i6-J. Afr
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

D-Experienced office girl.
Stenography not required. Apply II. T.
Cushman Mfg. Co, North Bennington.
27tf.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

FOR Washing machine used
hut few times. Apply Mrs. John b.
James, North Bennington. Tel. 39S-R.
42t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

WANTED-Furnaces to tend for the
winter. Prepared TO give them proper
care. A. j. Hufnagle, sol Depot ST.
27t27'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

FOR SALE:-One Winchester 1890
take down, $500; one Winchester As
20 light weight, $22.00 Edward l. Sib-
ley Mfg. Co. iit6'.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

WANTED - Two respectable men
boarders for the winter. only adults
in family. George Westfall, liz Pleas
and St, upstairs. 42t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

WANTED-Female Help. Earn $50.
weekly, spare time. at home. address
ing, mailing. Music circulars. Send
lOc for Music Information, etc. Ameri-
can Music Co., 1868 Broadway. n. Y,
39t12'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-23

FOR SALE-One ton Republic truck.
or win trade for good touring car. Ad-
dress $40 South Branch st. 42tl2'
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-04-01
200 AZ AsF5 ssR y sssEE sJ If

Nearly 200 interested Farm Bureau
members and other citizens gather
ID at the Alpine stake Tarernacls
here Saturday 10 hear the reports Of
,,mspnsrs Of the stats Farm Bureau
Tax Committss Presldent J. J.
Hayes Of the Pleasant Grove Bureau
was in charge Of the meeting. Speech
ca were made by James Kirtman Of
Lchi and T. c. capweil Of Salt Lake.
They told Of their Investigations into
the tax problems and Of the expendi-
lures being made at the capitol.
schools. university. county commission
and city.
They stated that the big corporate
ons were not paying proportionate
tax with the farmers and recommend
ed that the income tax be adopted by
the state to make the taxes on more
equitable basis. Meetings OF this sort
are being held ali over the state.