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New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Churches Plan Special
'Watch Night Services
Chimes to Peal, Carols WiH BE
Sung as the Year 1928 Is
Welcomed Throughout City

The new year will be heralded with
special music and religious services
tonight in many New York churches
during "watch night observances,
which in many cases viii commence as
early as z o'clock and last until mid
Old Trinity will be the scene Of one
Of the most picturesque ceremonials.
Fulfilling its ancient custom OF ring
jng forth a welcome 70 the new year.
the church chimes will peal the melo-
dies Of old carols and anthems. a
special service, commencing at II
O'clock. will precede this feature. IL
will include an address by the Rev.
Caleb r. stetson and anthems BY the
Trinity choir. q, -,
The majority Of churches viii hold
their regular Sunday evening services.
These In many cases will be followed
bv an hour or two Of entertainment
and gayety. with formal service re-
suming al iO:80 or 1880 p. m. Other,
will devote the evening 20 music ana
qOnC.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
TicO Boys Coast Unhurt
Under Speeding Train

Michael Lynch, ten years old,
and Tony Pedestro, twelve, coast
ed down the western slopes Of the
first Watching Mountain, near
Caldwell, N. j., last night. and
disappeared under the wheels Of
the first coach Of an Erie pas
senger train, at the foot Of the
hill.
Horrihed passengers who had
seen the little sled vanish under
the train, pulled the emergency
cord. The boys we're found very
white and very much out Of
breath. but otherwise unhurt.
Their sled had passed safely un-
der the train between the trucks.
They were arguing about whose
fault Il was when the rescue
party arrived.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
u. S. Files Reply TO Ship
Lines in Liquor Appeals
Upholds Right TO Regulate
Aliens in Port and Ameri-
cans Also on High Seas
Fron IN, rribvus's Washington BHTsaE

From The IrfDhhrh " NpHf'htS-N'-
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-The De
nartment OF ustice to-day filed with the
supreme Court OF the United States
his briefs in the cases involving the
right OF foreign ships 20 bring intoN-
eating liquor into American ports as
mart OF their sea stores, and also IN
The cases involving the right Of Ameri-
can ships 10 carry liquors INTENDED ior
beverage purposes in United States
waters and 70 sell and furnish them
10 passengers and crews upon the high
seas and in foreign ports.
The chief points made by the gov
ernment In the controversy with the
foreign shipping lines are as follows;
The Eighteenth Amendment and ma
tional prohibition act require the ap-
plication Of prohibition to every place
where the United States may exercise
its jurisdiction" -;
"a foreign ship within the terri.
torial waters Of the United stS'es -
subject 20 its Jurisdiction.
There is no distinction between
cargo and sea stores which would DIS
tinsuish LIQUORS carried as such from
liquor carried a. cargo, or when
would indicate that liquor carried As
sea stores is intended BY Congress 70
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
More Clothes, Village Edict
No Costumes Tolerated at
New Years Eve Dance

Greenwich Village Is at last 70 have
a dance where dancing. and not cos
tunes nor the lack Of them, will pre-
dominate. Lady Godiva will not charge
through the dancers az midnight
There will be no prizes for the most
shapely contours, and Venus, as Venus,
will be conspicuous by her absence
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Dry Macy Flagship Inert;
Run, Runners Steal In
CreO Suspended on Liquor
Charge and Engines Are
DOiCnAffer Mysterious Order

Although AT least fifteen whisky run
ners were known to be loafing OUTSIDE
the three-mile limit, waiting. iof
chance TO slip into port, the prohiDlti9h
cutter Hansen, the only yesseI OF the
dry navy here capable OF negotiating
the seas beyond the Narrows, was iaia
up at its pier last night, unable 10 put
10 sea for hours.
Not only had the Hansen's crew OF
eight men been suspended from duty
under charges following the discovery
on board by Customs agents Of twenty
cases Of whisky, said 20 have been re-
tanned from a Quantity Of whisky the
crew Of the Hansen found on a dis
abled schooner. but the prohibition
cutters engines had been dismantled
on orders received from mysterious
source.
Through some Misunderstanding the
marine division Of the Police Depart
ment was not notified Of the plight Of
the Hansen, and IL was believed that
all the fifteen whisky runners were
racing for the unguarded Narrows with
cargoes aRgregating more than 10000
cases. valued at about s6,0O0.0OO.
Source Of Orders Unknown
Il could not be learned who issued
the orders that tied up the Hansen,
but orders had been received, Il was
said, 70 repack the engines and before
they could be cancelled, the engines
were in a state tiat made II Impossible
TO think Of using them for Lours.
2 John d. Appleby, Prohibition Zone
Chief and ex-ofieio commodore Of the
dry navy. said that until he heard the
Hansen was unfit FOR duty he had be-
lieved the vessel 20 be on patrol duty
in the Lower Bay.
While the raiders from the Custom
House were rummaging In the hold and
crews quarters Of the Hansen in their
successful hunt for liquor earlier in
the day, a schooner and two powerful
motor boatk. believed to hail from the
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Holiday Liquor Floods City as
Dry Forces War on ReueIerS

Bahamas and 70 be carrying whisky,
sailed unmoested through the Mar
rows. Il was learned.
William r. Sanders, Deputy super
visor OF the Port. was asked BY Mr.
Appleby n the customs forces would
come 10 the assistance Of the crippled
dry navy in the face OF the invasion Of
the whisky runners. He said he had no
vessels available for such service, but
IL anybody would tell him where the
LIQUOR was being landed he would be
glad 10 send customs agents there with
Instructions % arrest those handling
the cOntraband.
The raid which customs agents made
on the Hansen was directed By o. A.
-Four cloth sacks containing bottles
Of liouor and two loose bottles were IN
The crews quarters forward. One case
of liouor was found in a galley locker.
Six bottles we're hidden In the mess
room Eleven bottles were found IN
the berth OF the chief engineer and
about fourteen cases we're secreted be-
hind barrels and in waste and rags.
The contrnband was placed under Gus
Following the visit Captain George
Dizor. in command Of the Hansen was
summoned 10 report before Mr. Apple
bv. and his crew Of eight men we're
snspended under charges. A conference
was held between Deputy Surveyor H.
q Stuart and Mr.. Appleby, and re-
mort was made 20 Prohibition Director
YelIov,iev. who ordered the suspension
OF tho crew and an investigation.
The liquor found on board the Han
sen is said by the customs men 70
have been part Of cargo oi seventy
csses salvaged from the Sinnie He'll, a
rpp, running motOrship, whieh was
csngbt in the storm Of December ZS.
Its crew Of probably two men, either
were drowned or abandoned the boat.
The sloop was driven ashore At the
mouth of the Shrewsbury River New
Cantsin Dizer was absoived from all
hisroe In the matter by the customs
oficials and BY the prohibition ofieials.
| Captain Dizer's own version OF the
case follows:
I'VE were working in a heavy storm.
All the liouor that was salvaged was
ricked up with boat hooks and hauled
on board. had my hands full 70
keep the Hansen from going aground
and for this reason ] did not keep
personal check on the stock that was
/ being sRlyaged.
81 believed that the report and the
stock turned over TO the Customs De
partment was correct. What some OF
/ the members Of the crew did while
was fighting the storm Is q matter OF
which / had no knowledge. ! was as
surprised as any one when they iound
the liquor"
The crew Of the Hansen are ordinary
| seamen. but they rate also as prohibi-
tion agents The Hansen carries two
customs agents and 10 these agents IS
/ due the raid and seizure aboard the
prohibition flagship, as they checked
/ the salyaged liquor as il was hauled
aboard the Hansen and discovered the
/ shortage later.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Ia Held in Rum Deal
Face Hearing Tuesday
La Montague Brothers and 10
Alleged Aids To BE Ar
raigned: Other Inquiries

The fourteen persons indicted Friday
by the Federal Grand Jury in connee-
ton with its investigation into the
alleged distribution Of 81 10000 worth
Of liquor in the exclusive circles OF
New York society will be arraigned
Tuesday before United States Commis-
sioner hitchcock.
The four alleged principals in the
conspiracy to violate the Yolstead act,
Montaigu La Montague and his broth
ers. Morgan T., William A. and Rene
NJ, will have Hartford T. Marshall, Of
Q Rector Street, as their attorney be-
fore Commissioner Hitchcock.
Il was said yesterday that much Of
the information on which the indict-
ments were returned vas not made
public, and that United States At
torncy Hayward has a number OF i'm
portant facts not yet revealed regard
ing the operations as bootleggers OF
persons in the city OF influence and So
cial standing.
At the Racquet and Tennis Club $40
Park Avenue, the members OF which
are said TO have bought freely Of
liquors supplied at the club by the
Montague brothers, il was said that
therc would be no statement forthcom-
ing from the club.
la Montague. widely known as a polo
player, who lives at the Hotel Weylin,
10 East Fifty-fourth Street. said he
did not care 20 discuss the action Of the
Grand Jury. Morgan E. La Montague,
who lives at 116 East Fifty-third Street,
was reported TO be out Of the city.
Drv League Commends Official
Mr. Marshall was an Assistant Dis
trict Attorney under William Travers
Jerome.
william II. Anderson, State Super
intendent Of the Anti-Saloon League,
Yesterday issued the following state
ment regarding the Federal Grand
Jury's action and the statement Of Mr.
Hayward:
~ have criticized the non-aetivity
OF the Office Of the United States At
torney for the Southern District Of
New York and what ! believed 20 be
its misdirected activity in trying 10
discredit the prohibition enforcement
unit after failing 10 give II the
cooperation it was entitled to.
"Now ! am glad 10 be able 70 COM
mend unqualifedly. The indictment
Of liouor criminals Of wealth and So
cial prominence will have a wholesome
effect. Mr.. Hayward's appeal 70 the
officials, 70 the clergy and TO the pub
lie is on a high plane. lie and his
staff on that basis deserve the support
and encouragement OF all good cit-
zens.'
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Gale Batters U. S. Vessels
Polk and Minnekahda Report
HEAVY Weather OF Irish Coast
'ro,. IA rrlbsns's Fsropeaa Bursoa

Prom TIE Trlbsss's Evropsoa Bursou
Copyright 1914. New York Tribune inc,
LONDON, Dec. S0,-The American
steamships Polk and Minnekahda. ar
riving at Plymouth to-day, reported .
violent gale on the coast Of Ireland.
The Polk lost some Of her lifeboats
and had her deck fittings smashed. Sew
crai members Of the crew we're injured,
though none seriously.
On the MinnekAhda a baby was born
Thursday during the storm, which car
ried away part Of the deck rail.
OF the Seilly Islands the gale ex-
ceeded fifty miles an hour, and the
cross-Channel service has been suf-
fering severely
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
srsclal pl,raleh 3 ~ Trllrre

ATLANTIC CITY. Dee. 80. - With
thousands Of holiday visitors looking
on, a FIRE said TO have originated in .
heater AZ the Moulin Rouge Cafe this
afternoon destroyed two Boardwalk
cafes, a hotel and several small shops
here. Several hremen we're injured
and others are going through the ruins
Of the hotel In search Of several guests
who have not been accounted for. The
property damage Is estimated In excess
Of S250,00O,
The props rties are AZ New York Ave.
nue. and the Boardwalk, In ths heart OF
the theater district. The blaze was dis
covered shortly before 2;30 o'clock,
while many persons we're entering the
Apollo Theatcr, half a block away. The
flames quickly communicated 70 the Bal
TAbarin Cafe, on one side and the
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Atlantic City Hotel, Two Cafes
Destroyed in $25O,OOO Fire

Stoess Hotel, on sAe other. 4 general
alarm turned In by Fire Chief John
Barnett brought out the entire nrf-
aghtng apparatus Of the resort
The cafes we're In 4 onc-story BRICK
structure connected with the Stoess
Hotel, which Is foor-story brek
building Cabaret performers cnGaged
for the holiday festivities, Who ~ere
scheduled 20 open this evening, we're
rehearsing their acts, snd 20 quickly
aid the Blaze spread that they were
obliged 70 rush 10 safety In their cos
tunes.
Lugha J. Adler, leading man Of "Hp-
moresque," which IL playing a. ths
Apollo, was injured slightly when ne
iost his balance and crashed through a
marquise In front Of the Stoesa Hotel
after reseuing Dolly Austin and Rafh
Randall, both New York cabaret. per
formers, who we're guests al the hotel
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Evans Hcads Valparaiso

VALPARAISO, Ind, Dee SO.-,Dr..
Horace N. Evans was elected president
of Valparaiso University By the
hoard Of trustees, II was announced to-
dsv lie succeeds Milo J. Bowman u,
who has been acting president MT
Bowman wsa elected Yiee-presiasnN
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
7. r. WadIeigh Succeeds Spens

WASHINGTON. Dee. 3O.-Appoint-
pent Of Francis r. Wadleigh as Fed
efal Fuel Distributor to succeed Con-
,sd l. Spens, who retires voluntarily
ss"hnary j, was announced to-day at
.e White House. Mr. Wadleigh has
Seen Mr. Spenss assistant.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31

And Il viii be the Villages regular
New Years Eve Carnival. too, 20 be
held tonight In Webster Hall
III you're going 20 write a piece
about Il for the paper said Betty Col
Inns, one Of its leading sponsors,
please sey something about no cos
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31

tunes es-Iust clothes and that ssraph .
syncopation will be the main feature
Paul Whiteman's Russian serenaqer'
will supply The Jazz, and they VIII fere-
made we'll and long. Toe New foaf y
entitled 10 y Jazz welcome ana US
going 10 get one
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31

be exempt from the provisions Of the
Eighteenth Amendment and the ma
tional prohibition set."
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31

Ddniel j. sweeney, OF 1871 Last
Tenth Street, Brooklyn, who obtained a
court order directing the Fuel Admin
istration 20 show cause why certain
sections OF the emergency fuel act had
not been enforced, and who was found
% have more coal than the law allows
N his own cellar, was in Lakewood, +,
y. j., out Of reach Of interviewers. In
nis letter 70 Mr. Sweeney, made public
oy Administrator Woodin he said Mr.
sSeeney's excess supply amounted TO
~ least three tons, Of which immediate
disposition must be made.
Word from Albany was that there
SUI was expectation that Mr.. Woodin
would continue as Fuel Administrator.
governor-elect Smith would make no
comment. however, as Governor Miller
vas holding Mr.. Woodin's resignation
without action. leaving the matter 10
Ais successor.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13
News {: FAIRBANKS Notes
Peter SteiL, Correspondent

Alaska, paid Fairbanks a brief visit this week. She purchased herd of 250 reindeer from the Government two years ago and now has them grazing in the Broad Pass district, where she has secured a large tract of pasturage. She personally con ducted the herd from the Kusko- kwim district to the new feeding grounds. It is the intention of the young lady to supply local mark cts with reindeer meat.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13
NOTICE

Franklin K Lane school will re- main closed until about Monday. April 24 Notice will be given later of the exact date of reopening.
 A B. PHILLIPS, Supt.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Skaters Dairy sells pure fresh mllk at 25c a quart. GET THE BEST. Fresh milk from Skaters Dairy .' 25 cents a quart.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Mayor Roy Ferguson was instlled in office this week, the other mem bers of the new council being Clark, MagnuSsen, Pinkerton, Ross, Taylor and Woodward.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Mayor Ferguson has appointed the following standing committees: ways and means-Ross, Taylor, Magnus- sen; Fire-Clark. Magnussen, Pink erton; Street-Pinkerton, Taylor, Woodward, Clark; Charity-Ross, Woodward; Park commission-Pink- erton, Preston, Mack, Beam. Dun ham, Sheldon.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

The popular Third Avenue Baths have been reopened under the man agement of Mrs. Violet Lovejoy, who announces that the place will be conducted after the most ap- proved fashion, with a view to pro viding the Fairbanks public with a first class bathing establishment.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

]. H. Russell. who recently reop- ened the Golden Gate Hotel, has put in stock of groceries in Q s:oreroom adjoining the notel and will cater to the family trade. His stock is fresh from the States and his prices will be based on a fair margin of profit. .-.<..
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

There will be a sacred recital at the Empress on Sunday after noon, between three and four, with Miss Blanche Ragsdale in charge. There will no charge for l,rission and the public is cordially invited.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

M. B. Snodgrass is enroute to McCaray with a load of five tons of supplies for the little steamer Nabesna. which will leave Mccarthy for the upper Tanana shortly after the breakup. ..... ..::
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

As the result of an injury receiv- cd while coupling cars at Gilmore this week, Brakeman Billy Good paster has lost an index finger. The rest of the hand is badly crushed, but Dr. de Ia Vergne is hopeful that no further amputations will be ne cessary..
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Grant Courtney has been awarded the contract to supply ten thousand poles for use in corduroy work or the kantishna wagon road. The ma terial must be on the ground, ready for use by the first of July.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Fairbanks Lodge No. 1892, Loyal Order of Moose, installed officers at a largely attended meeting re- gently. The new officers are Andy Mckenzie, past dictator; E. A. Her ing, dictator; George Myers, vice dictator; Hjalmac Nordale, prelate; L. F. Protzman, secretary; Jake Marks, treasurer; Tony Battnich, trustee. 4 mos. enjoyable social session followed the business meet ing.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Miss Ruth Reat. who has the dis tinction of being the only white woman owne- ot reindeer herd iH
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

The contract for repairing City hall. which was damaged by fire recently, has been awarded to J. L. Tobin. whose bid of S1,970 was the lowest submitted.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

The Ladies Aid Society will hold Good Eats sale in the old Lavery & Bailey building this week for the benefit of the society's treasury.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

The civil case entitled Ercig vs Sherard has been set for May 20 and will be followed by the Ercig vs Sagen case, both involving min ing disputes.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Frank Davis, Tanana river ranch CT and fisherman, paid the city a visit this week.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

A. Valentine, sourdough navigator Of the Interior, is a recent arrival in town from the States, where he spent vacation of three montss. He reports that conditions in Seat tie are not as bad as they have been pictured. although he admits there are ten or twelve thousand out of work there. He says the city is try ing 70 provide employment by under ing civic improvements and there is much optimism in evidence among the workers. .. ~.. .. .
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Harry Mills, of the 4. E. C. me- cAanical department at Nenana, was a visitor in town this week.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Bill CarIin. Q patient al the local hospital for some time past, was sent 70 Anchorage yesterday in the
 belief that his health will be bene- ftted by the change of climate.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

C. J. McCiusky. Richardson roaG- house man, rancher and freIghte-, arrived in town this week and will start on the return trip out the trail tonight with a load of supplies for his establishment.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

The ire departmer. :s mporaTily using the old equipment, which has been put on wheels, with a team of hired horses available for use. Just as soon as conditions will permit. the new motor apparatus will be in use again.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Sylvester Howell, who recently ar rived from the Outside, left for the Hot Springs district this week to look after his mining interests in that locality. He expects to be gone about a month. -." :.=.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

P Carroll, Dan Gillis, A. R. Stone John Fox and Ralph Strom are among the recent arrivals in town.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

The back to the farm" move ment is taking hold in the valley. Three new homesteaders have filed on lands this week, the applicants being John Grant Courtney, 4. E. Wheeler, H. E. Simpson and W. D. Wheeler. Their homesteads are with ing easy reach of Fairbanks.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Sixty eig.l: tons of merchandise. consigned to local merchants. was received on the last train from the coast. @
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

The fire department was called 10 a cabin at Fifth and Cushman on Tuesday evening, but the fire was too far along to be extinguish- ed easily, with the result that the structure was practically destroyed The building was owned by Mrs. J. 4. Mcintosh and was occupied by Sam Comfort, ho: tamale man. There was no insurance.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

Postmaster Deal is doing big business in the new issue of War Saving certificates. They are of S25, S100 and 5000 denominations and are selling rapidly.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

At Tuesdays session ,f ne dis trict court, the petit jury was given a vacation until May 10, and the out-of-town jurors were excused un- til October 10. Judge E. E. Ritchie, of the Third division, probably will preside here during the summer term, while Judge Clegg visits the lower Yukon country.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-13

(. J. Walker, a recent arriva from the States, left for Ruby yes terday. by way of Dunbar. He vii make the trip with a dog team, from Dunbar. He is mining man.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-27
FIVE HUNDRED CLUB WITH
MRS. MORGAN,

Mrs. Wade Hampton Morgan was a
charming hostess of yesterday after
noon, entertaining the members of the
Five Hundred Club which plays for
the benefit of the Womans Home, and
a few additional friends who were
special guests for the occasion.
The rooms of the handsome home
were enhanced by a profusion of cut
flowers. the pink and white blooms of
variegated camelias and the white and
gold of quantities of narcissi giving an
added charm TO the coy interior,
which seemed the more attractive be-
cause of the unusually cold day.
Eight tables were at play, at which,
after the games salads and a sweet
course We're served.
Besides the regular members of the
club who enjoyed the hospitality of
Mrs. Morgan, invited for the afternoon
We're Mrs. Jack Crenshaw. Mrs. w. L.
Bright, Mrs. j. L. Neeley, Mrs. Henry
Goodman, Mrs. Al Freeman, Mrs. Bar
ney Afford, Mrs. Thomas p. White.
Miss Elmire Bell and Miss Marie Born.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-27
SENIOR c. E.. TO RENDER
UNIQUE SERVICE.

On Sunday evening promptly at $50
the Senior c. &c. Society of the Knox
Presbyterian church will hold its reg
ular prayer meeting. The subject is
what the World Owes TO Foreign
Missionaries" The Scripture lesson
is found in Matthew 2S:16-20. A
speaking tableau as follows will be
carried out:
Africa: The Witch Doctor-The
Christian Doctor.
Brazil: Image Worship-A Teacher
of the True God.
China: Foot binding-A Chinese
Bible Woman.
Cuba: Heather Rites-A Gradual
ing Glass in one of our schools.
Japan: Girls at Shrine-The Bible
Translated.
Korea: Women Notwithstanding
ing in Korea.
Bible Opened.
1t will be noticed that there are two
scenes for each country-represent
the countries before and after the mis-
sionaries went there.
Everybody is cordially invited to
come.
All the c. Z. members who are go
ing to take part in the pageant are
urged to meet at the church Friday
evening at o'clock.