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The Cordova daily times., 1922-04-10

o'clock at the home of Mrs. V. G. Vance. AS urgent business is to be transacted a full attendance of the members is requested
 E. B. Hanley and Jos. Most mingled among Cordova friends today, on their way to Nellie Juan. They are now partners, MT. Most having purchased the interest of F. H. Madden in the Copper River Packing Company.
 Mrs. J. B. Sapiro returned today from an extended visit to the states. She is accompanied by her mother, Mrs. M. Finkelstein and they will go through to Seward on the Alameda, making a short trip to Anchorage.
 Colonel Frederick F. Mears, chair man of the Alaskan Engineering Con- mission, who spent the past several months in Washington attending to matters in connection with the Alaska railroad, greeted Cordovans today on his way to Anchorage.
 Members of the Northland Club and their guests enjoyed dance Satur- 1 day evening. The hostesses were Mes danes Council, De Leo and Ellis. Judge Elmer E. Ritchie and his court colleagues were among the guests of honor.
 MT. and Mrs. Jerry Allen of Mile IA have been visiting in Cordova MT. Allen says his husky son, -four monser," is promising challenger for the heavyweight title About twenty years. from now: He is a fifteen -pounder and even now yields wicked haymaker."
 ' George Doo1ey, Alvah Flames and ! Chas Ecklund, Pioneers who have been all inexpressibly grieved on ar rival, when informed of the death of Rudolph Voight, Pioneer, and Joseph White of the railroad staff. Griefs seldom come singly, it was remarked.
 Otto Elfstrom and Henry Steen are in town today from the Strawberry Point Packing Company's plant. They are taking on supplies and will leave again this evening. Game Warden Hill will take them out to their plant on his fast speed boat, the Achushla.
 Sidney Laurence an Anchorage artist who gained fame through his paintings of Mount Mckinley, one of the largest of which couples commanding position in the foyer of the local Empress theater. was a Cordova visitor today. He is return ing home after an extended trip to the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-04-10

railway. shops, is busy after work ing hours getting his speed boat in shape for summer use.
 Mrs. R. Femme, wife of the man. ager of the Empress theater at An chorage is returning home from the states on the Alameda
 J. H. Biggs came over from Valdez yesterday to meet his wife, who is returning home on the Alameda from a trip to the states.
 Bud Sergeant has returned from the states and will leave on tomorrow's train for the Nabesna, where he owns considerable mining property.
 The boom in front of the saw mill is "chuck- a block and more tows of logs are coming in every day. The mill will start running shortly, it is said.
 A large piece of plaster fell on sev- eral persons last night on their way from the theater. A wag remarked it was caused by the vibration of the organ notes.
 Paul Denhart, formerly a prosper ous Nome operator, who is heavily in- terested in Crow Creek mines near Girdwood, is a passenger on the Alameda for Seward. The classy fishing boat, Fredelia, with Captain Eddie Miller at the helm, won the honor this season of bring ing in the first cargo of the famous razor-back clans for the Pioneer can nery.
 G. B. Cedarhom and Nels Hawkin- son, of the Alaska Sea Food Con- pany, arrived in Cordova today from the states and will at once put their cannery in readiness for the coming fishing season.
 A. A. Shonbeck aand H. H. Evans, two of Anchorage's leading citizens, are Cordova visitors today on their return from trip to the states, where they interested capital in some Cold Bay oil claims.
 One of the leading local railroad men believes there will not be many slides this summer. He says many slides already have occurred, reaching barely to the tracks and that they will not slide twice.
 The Ladies' Aid Society will meet on Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O
The Cordova daily times., 1922-04-10

J. L. Loussac, an Anchorage drug gest, was here today on his way home from a trip to New York.
 Peter Monohan, Valdez Creek min ing operator, who has been on trip to the states, is here today.
 There will be meeting of the city council tonight to canvass the vote of the recent municipal election.
 Mrs. Thos. J. Donohoe, who has been on an extended visit to the states, re- turned home on today's boat.
 Capt. Ben Durkee returned today from trip to Seattle and expects to leave tomorrow for Katalla.
 The Pioneer Packing Company turned up and turned over it's ma chinery today, for the first time.
 Lieutenant B. H. Mack has returned from a tour of inspection of the radio stations in Southeastern Alaska.
 M. c. Thompson is now the sole owner of the Mecca, having bought out the interest of Bert Bollinger.
 Geo. Madden is back from the states and will leave on the next train for the Nizina creek, where he is engaged in mining.
 The Pioneer and Women's Auxiliary will hold a business meeting tonight at 8 o'clock. All members will please be present.
 The Elks' rehearsals have been postponed until further notice on ac- count of the death yesterday of Jo' seph White.
 P. w. Lee, superintendent of the Canoe Pass Packing Co.,, and MT Britt, bookkeeper, arrived today on the Alameda.
 Mrs. l.. V. Ray and son of Seward spent the day here on their return home after a several months visit | in the States.
 The Cordova Literary Club will meet tomorrow night, to begin the study of Motley's "Rise of The Dutch Republic"
 Major Stevens is overhauling his boat for the summer fun. He is en- thusiastic for the development of local aquatic sports. Harold Graham, air man at the
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There were no trains out today. A local train left yesterday for Chitina.
 Clyde Nettleton has returned from trip to the states.
 A great bunch of ties was lowed into the slough this morning.
 P. w. Lee expects his brother, Sig, to arrive on the next boat.
 Ed. Oss was a returning passenger this morning from trip outsie.
 William King arrived from Katalla last night on the Morning Star.
 Art Tiedeman is going to work for the Hayes Cannery this season. term of the district court has been called for Valdez on May 15. Geo. Forrest, of Juneau, was in town toay, en route to the westward. D. Kelly, formerly of Kennecott, IS in Cordova today on his way to La touche.
 Max Parrish of Seattle, is calling on the local trade today and will sail on westward.
 F. N. Redwood, of Anchorage, was here today on his way home from a trip outside.
 The motorboat Red Star, with scow in tow, arrived in the roadstead this morning.
 Arthur Witting, bookkeeper for the Alaska Sea Food Company, arrived on the Alameda.
 Eli Dehon, of Anchorage, is among the passengers from Seattle on today's boat.
 H. O.. Roberts, of the San Juan Fishing Company, is here today on his way to Seward.
 A cannery tender from the Alaska Sea Food Company tied up at the ocean terminal today
The Cordova daily times., 1922-04-10

Peter Monohan, Valdez Creek min ing operator, who has been on a trip to the states, is here today.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-04-10

J. l.. Loussac, an Anchorage drug gest, was here today on his way home from a trip to New York.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30
KlVLAN-LEE.
Weddlng at Former Home Of Bride In
Bennington.

The marriage OF Miss Harriet Eliza
beth Lee ana Henry Chester ktylau
OF Fltchburg. Mass took place Satur-
cay morning az . o'clock at the home
of the brides uncle and aunt. Mr. and
Mrs. George f. Lee on Branch street
Rev James a. Perry OF the NJ. r..
church ofic!ated st the ceremony
Miss Lee and Mr kiylan were at
tended by Miss Eha Ikola who acted
as brides ma Il and Edward Harrison,
who was best man, both Of Fltchburg
.ine btde WIS prettily gOwned IN
blue tricotne dres trimmed wth steel
beads The brides maid, a c.ass mate
Of the bride. was beComiDgly attired
in blue crepe do chine.
The wedding CEREMONY was followed
by wedding breakfast with only I'm
mediate relatives and friends OF tho
families IN Attendance
Miss Lee ~ a graduate OF the train
INK school for urses at the Burbank
no pital. Fitchburg, and has since
graduating become a registered nurse
having passed the Massachusetts,
state board examination win hlsh non
ors. She resided al the home OF her
uncle up to three years ago and while
in bennington WAS An active member
Of the Bennington Girls Club.
Mir Kylan is a popular young man
Of Fitchburg and at the present time
IA employed IN Boston IS decoration
est maior.
Mr and Mrs. Kiylan left on the af-
tarnocn train for Montreal and vicinity
where they will spend their honey
moon Upon their return they Will re-
side IN Roston. They were the reclP
ents OF many beautiful and useful
gifts which were bestowed upon them
y their many friends in Bennington
and F1tchburg. who wish them a long
and happy married life.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30
ARLINGTON

J. II WILLIAMS ot,Ruuand was in
town Tuesday
T J. McHugh OF Boston was In town
one day last week.
Il. f. Tinkham Of North Bennington
was in town Monday
b. r. Champion OF Grand Rapids.
was IN town Tuesday.
T. J. Stubenrauch spent the week
end with his family here
Thomas G. Porter Of 81 Johnsbury
was a recent visitor In town.
r Il Edward OF Portland, Maine,
wa In town on business Tuesday.
II. ]. Lava lea. travelling salesman.
OF Rutland, WIS in town Wednesday.
The\Misses Ruth Cullinau and Mar
ION Morrissey were weekend guests
OF Miss Elizabeth Cullinan.
Edward r. Phillips has beon III for
about week at the home OF his daugh
ter Mrs. George Howard
Miss Marjorie Pike OF Sunderland
Is boarding at NJ s. Gooweys, aud at
tending the local High School.
l.. X. Chase Of Norton Mills, Vt.
and j j. McGlew OF Boston, were
Sunday guests at the Arco Inn
Miss Ellen Couroy has been spend.
ing few days with her sister. Mrs.
Thomas Hayes OF West Arlington.
Fred Farnham was ia Troy last
Sunday to visit Mrs. Emily Buck. who
is pat eut In the Samaritan hospital
Mrs William L. Hitchcock and son
Phillip visited the formers parents.
Mr. and Mrs. J. b Lakiu, Thursday
afternoon
James II Murphy of Boston the
contractor who had charge OF the
building OF the new school spent a
few days In town last week
The Ladies' Altar society Of ST. Col.
umhau's chutch Will hold q card party
90 o. Town Hall on "Wednesday even
tpN felruury l. Refreshments WI
be served
i q Estes. local dealer for Apper.
son motors, has purchased the Doming
property on Main street and is having
the house repaired preparatory to oc.
Cupyiug IL.
A number OF children from Arlmg.
ton and East Arlington went to Bon.
n ngton last week with tho public
health nurse. Miss Dora A. Clark, TO
have their eyes fitted
Mss Elizabeth Culliuan celebrated
her twelfth birthday January 81 Ny
entertaining thirteen guests at a party
IN the evening. Games and dancing
were enjoyed, and refreshments Of ice.
cream, cake coffee and sandwiches
wore served Miss Elizabeth was the
recipient ot many beautiful birthday
gifts and the party broke up at late
hour, showing how much the evening
was enjoyed by all
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30
MARRIED IN LAWRENCE, MASS,

Bennington Merchant Bridegroom at
Picturesque Ceremony January 27
ST. Josephs Syrian church Law.
renee, Mass, was the scene Of gay
and picturesque wedding Friday after
noon when Mss Manera Abechakra.
daughter OF Nh and Mrs Joseph
ADechakya OF Lawrence. was married
% George Salem the Park street
merchant
The brides sister Miss Louise
AbeClaEra was bridesmaid A.
Joseph Of Bennington was best man
A reception and dinner was tender
ed the couple In the evening at the
brides home
Tho couple came to Mr.. Salems
nome on Park street the following
morning Another reception was Civ
pu llem Sunday IN their home. They
received many and valuable gifts.
Guests we've present from Rutland.
Troy, North Adams. Lawrence and
Springfield Mass
? Mr.. and Mrs. Salem VII make
their home over Mr. Sa'em's store,
corner Park and Scott streets.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30
DIRECTOR J. Z. WEEKS.
FAV0RS PAROLE PLAN
Head Of State Inst tutions Says Rec.
ords Show Prison Policy
Satisfactory.

Montpelier, Jan, 3O--Judgo John
+, Weeks, director Of state instllu.
tions, in commenting upon the state
policy In pr son management rcla.
tve to Is effects upon inmates after
they leave the institution, says -
feel and know from q personal know
edge that tho inmates go out from
the institution tce'ing that they have
bad a square deal with the admins.
trHtlon and by reason Of THIS receive
a new light ond, in n major ty Of
cases, desue 70 live better ives"
Director Weeks says that any IN.
Qulry made os. to the effect Of the
prison policy can be best answered
ty the records kept at the institution.
Commencing With the adm nistra-
ton of Gov. Allen NJ Fletcher IN 1913
and following throull three success.
sive administrations, Director Weeks
SAYS there have been SS3 prisoners re-
leased He classlfes this number as
follows In lgl3.l4 there wero re-
turned on breach OF parole l6 PER
sons IA the same period there were
six persons returned on new sem
tpuce; in l9l61G tho number return
cd on breach Of paro o was % and on
new sentence ne In 1918 there
were Is returned on breaCl Of parole
and eight on now scutence. IN the
period o, 1920 the number return
ed on breach OF parole 1as 80 an1
On ueW sentence u.
Commenting upon the last period
mentioned. Director Weeks says;
THE administration Of 1920. Of
course. does not compare iavo7aoly
with the other administrations, as u
inc udes the state prison and house
Of correction
Judge Weeks says ',c ont re
number cl prisoners released onl5
a fraction Of Il per cent have been
returned TO the states pr son ana {.
this percentage 9S per cent went
back because OF breach Ct paro'c ana
80 rsr cent on new sentence
The director says mo Information
Is on record regarding incarceration
in another state. Il is however
small as wo have means Of knowing
somewhat Of the inmates lives after
they leave the prison. and feel tat
these records are sufficient to CON
vince anyone OF the advisab lily Of
continuing our present system.
Director Weeks 10 his discussion
OF The fIerad d editorial remarked
we can aso define that many men
who have led reckless lives before
the prison experience are now enjoy
ing permanent pos tons IN the bus
ncsR world
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30
COLLEGE NIGHTS AT TIE ~"
Williams Men LsUd Alma Mater at
Social Gathering

Social Gathering
Saturday night at six thirty. a group
of thirty Of the young men OF the vii
!agc sat down TO a supper at tho !.
NJ. G. 4. It WIS the third In the series
Of college nights aud williams College
was the topic for discussion. The menu
consisted Of boiled ham, corned beef
mashed potatoes. pickles, Olives,
heese cake and cottee, 1t was served
by Gen. Sec WlnsloV.
After the meal toastmaster Paddock
introduced Jack Leonard, who told
something of tho history OF Williams
college. what Il stood for, the story
of n, gradual growth. and what the
fraternitles at Williams really mean.
He spoke briefly on the entrance re
lu'rements and showed how It was
unique among American colleges. He
lid not claim his college was the only
one but admitted IL was one Of many
However, no gave many good reasons
Why man shiuld go to Williams.
Then. Mr. Perry, who had said grace,
introduced Henry N0yes OF Glovers'
vile. ~ T.. who gave an enlightened
talk on mixing business and religion. ~
He .hoped how be had mixed his fish
business with religion aud the advant
ages In so doing He declared that he
did not care what creed man hc.
.ouged TO as long as ne had the love
If God in his heart lie made . stir
ling appeal that eurh young mgn aitli-
ate himself with some church Upon
he conclusion OF this speech, Jack
Loouard Mr. Perry and Mr.. Noyos
were giycu a rising vote OF thanks by
tho boys
Among those present were the fol-
low ng: John Elwoll. Edward Ran 7om
Alex Ulster. Marshall Russell William
Haley. Lawrence Wood, Charles Har-
Dor Clarence Walker, William God
rrey William Wishart Fred Cowan,
Carleton Carpenter, James Grimm,
rcm aud Alien Nj Is, Harry Murray.
Perry Gokay, john kcuney Raymond
Percov Harold Levin, Fred Phillips,
Fred Manter Kenneth Hunter, How
ard RudG. Irwin Dunham and John
H..iE
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30

for some 200 feet down Eighteenth
street TO the right the wa follows
the slow curve OF Columbia road for
about the same distance and at the
far end paralleling the stage front.
the back wall completes the audi.
forum proper also about 200 feet In
length.
This whole space stood rootless to
the sky a moment after the first
sound OF the breaking roof gave
warning above 'Ae music Of the or.
chestra. There Is only one survivor
thus Jar who has to d having heard
that warning and seen the first poVd
CRY handful Of snow sift down over
the Sead OF tho orchestra leade- IN
time TO make h $ escape. From his
seat well forward on the main door,
he raced for the doors At the back
Most Of the bodies We're recovered
from the floor Of the pit beneath 70
wreckage OF the balcony or rom the
from, Of the balcony itself. Follow
ing the rule of mot Gu picture audi
onces and with an almost empty
house to pick from, those on the
main floor ad grouped themselves
IN the sests Just below the front Of
the balcony. The front and back
rows were almost empty.
At the point they had chosen, the
danger proved TO be just double.
Few Of those seated there cou'd ave
escaped Even {. the falling concrete
slabs and steel work Of tho roof
missed them. the solid mass OF the
balcony front came down on the first
wreckage with crushing weight.
Those farther back on the maln
floor probably all escaped The
beams mat supported the back end
OF the balcony did not let 90 thelr
clutch on the wall The wide sweep
Of seats they supported tilted down
until the wreckage below took The
weirft OF the front Peculiarly
enough. although the walls are bu'ged
outward. not a window was broken
IN the theatre
one interesting theory is based on
the fact that the girl Organlst had
lust concluded (, solo Of the inter
mission between the FIRST and sec
ond performances. II Is said that
the great organ rumbled the finale IN
strong tones that 'shrated through.
out the structure. That this vtbra'
on might ave been the immediate
cause Of the collapse Of the roof with
its tons and tons OF heavy snow is
being given consideration.
Harry VI. Crandall. president OF
the corporation controlling the Knick
crbocker theatre, and A. +. Beitzel
and Harry Buckley. officers of the
theatre. issued a Joint statement
They expressed ilemselves as stun
ned. They added
THE Knlckerbocker is the prize
OF our circuit. Constructed at no
limit of cost before the war, when
the best material and engineering
brains we're secured to make this
house model for theatre archltec.
mre and construction I've structure
was subject to and passed every in
spectou and test'
Washington Is too engulied IN
mourning tor It's dead to engage In
ceusnre of any one or In trying to
place personal blame on any party.
The tragedy Is regarded here as some
thing so amazingly un'ooked for that
the city IN it's state Of paralyzed
grief cannot become analytical or
critical.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30
MANUF FACTURERS
DISCUSS OUTLOOK
FOR KNIT GOODS
Threatened by Working Condi-
tions in Other Towns
MUST MEET COMPETITION
Concerns in Other Centers Have
Increased Working Hours
and Cut Wages

The following IS subm tied for pub
licat'on by the secretary OF tle Bon,
niugton Manufacturers association;
"A meeting Of Bennington manu-.
'actuiers was held last Saturday TO
ronsider the competitive conditions
brought about by the recent increase
in working time to % hours por
week and proport ouate reduction In
rates in COhoee. Utica and other cen.
ters OF manufacturing kindred to
those in Bennington
II was the consensus Of opinion
that Bennington manufacturers must
!ueet these conditions to prevent
business being drawn away from 10.
cal mills to tjose ab g to produce at
lower costs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30

The human has Il on the vast ma.
lorlty Of fishes, In chat he can swim
on his bnck. There Is, however just
one member Of The hnny tribe that
does IL quite often. This Us an ln-
habtant Of tropical waters known MS
the globe fish. The skin Oh the under
side Of this fish Is loose aud can he
filed with air at will When the fish
blows itself oul in this manner Il
naturally turns ON it, back and goes
on lts way In that position
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

OWING TO the illness o, Or. stat.
ham. district superintendent OF the
fourth QuarCery y conference viii be
postponed to Friday cvcnng of this
week at 1880,
Tuesday evening the class meeting
of the church viii be- Neld IN the
brotherhood room at 1880. All are
welcome.
Mrs. William Austin will entertain
circle No s OF the Ladies Aid society
at her homo on Putnam street We'd
uesday AFTERNOON from 3 to b.
Thursday evening the minister VIII
be In charge Of '.'e mid week service.
4 large attendance with a libera
sprinklng OF young people greeted
the lender last week. The topic this
week Is Elijah. the Militant Proph
at. reading from preparation
.KIngs IT.?7 This Is an Important
part Of the chur'H program.
Friday ternoon, TO 5, the ladies'
OF c'rcle No will ho'd ready'lel
tea.
Circle No l. Mrs. Bradbury'5 ChoIe
viii meet Saturday afternoon from :
to 5 with Mrs John Evans at her
home on South Branch street.
Tho Dineyor Wel.j Concert Co
give musical In the church Satur'
day evening at o'clock, 30 one
who is q lover OF good music will
miss this extraordinary production
Tho price Of the concert is placed
very low WITH the thoulHt that q
large audiepce with very small mar
gin Of profit is better than a small
audience With large profit
Chicken pic supper tx served by
the Ladies' Aid society February Is
The most pressing business now
on hand ls "Christanlzn ng .'o mind
Of the World,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30

Do YOU know it is possible to tell
whether n spinning coin Will land head
or tail? Before spinning the coin make
small nick az one of the edges, so
th0t a tiny point OF metal protrudes.
Suppose the nick has been cut Oh the
edge Of The head side. II the coin Is
spun Il will settle down gradually in
the ordinary way II the notched side
IS upward, hnt should It be underneath.
the notch wil make sound as II
strikes the table and the coin will set
tie down quckly.--TltBlts. 1.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30

High S ugles--M Mallory 222, Cook
21620O, Barratt 2l0. Atwood 2e3.
Hiph three strings Cook coz CueV
rocordl. Mallory 59i Calgo broke old
leDm0l, Barrat, 5i5. W Harwood b4t
Sloat 5Sl. Ryan 524 Til ing 5li, IIur-
Icy sos, LaFiamme sos
High team totals Green Tigers
952 tucw record), odd Fellows Sel,
Cooper Estate 2i5l.
High team string Green Tigers
952 (noW ecordD, odd Fellows sci,
Cooper Estate sac
Schedule for this week
Jan. 30--Alen vs.. Odd Fellows,
Jan. 31--Green Tigers Us. lndepon.
dents.
Feb. l--E 2 Waist VS.. Baptist
Church.
Fob. Cooper Estate VS. Chauf
fourS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30

No mans spirits were ever hurt by
doing his duty; on the contrary one
good action. one temptation resisted
and overcome. one sacrifice of desire
or interest purely for conscience
sake, will prove cordial FOR weak
aud low spirits. Nr beyond what either
indulgence or diversion ar company
can do for Them -PuleN
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-01-30
TEN PIN RECORDS FALL
IN ''Y" TOURN AMENT
Green Tigers Have Increased Lead as
Series Refehes Third Period
Of Schedule.

Tho "Y" bowling league is ap-
preaching the end Of the second
third OF tho schedule with tho Green
Tigers out In front by safe margin.
Last week was conducive of some Of
the best bowling Of the season, the
Green Tigers, Cooper Estate, Allen
A and T. z Waist all turning In vic
tories
Team nigh totn and h'gh single
string record were smashed by the
Green Tigers will high three
strings twice wont by the board, both
Nh lnr, nnh Tnnl rnlalrrr lhn Rl.,rns