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The Washington times., 1923-03-25
CHICKEN FINDS GEM.

A three-eighths carat diamond re-
Gently was found in the windpipe
of a Marin county, California,
chicken by DR.. G. e. Salfie1d, of
San Rafael, who thinks there are
more precious stones in the hills
where the diamond was found.
The Washington times., 1923-03-25
LAND JUMPS IN 7 YEARS.

ATLANTIC CITY, March "a
Property left by the late Thomas
McLarnon. retired Philadelphia mer-
chant, located in Ventnor City. was
sold for the record price of $i33. 500.
The property was purchased by
McLarnon in 1916 for $4,000.
The Washington times., 1923-03-25
Shorthorn Calf
Sells for $40

SPOKANE. Wash, March a.
Hercules Matchless, a red bull
Shorthorn calf, sold for $40,
brought the top price at the an
nual Shorthorn sale held here. The
Pacific Northwest Shorthorn Breed
ers' Association had charge of
the sale.
Viceroy. a roam bull year old
last December, brought $500, while
Flora Balanakyle, One year old
last September. was the highest.
priced COW at $165. In all seventy.
eight animals were sold at an
average price Of about 800.
The Washington times., 1923-03-25
OLD DEEDS FILED.

NEW YORK, March 24.-Four
deeds, from 80 to 1873 years old
have been filed with the cour.tv
clerk in Carmel to clear title to
properties in Paterson. The Oldest
deed was executed February Q, 1895.
The Washington times., 1923-03-25
THIEF DRUGS CIGAR.

CHICAGO, March IA thief bor-
rowed Thomas Olson's cigar for a
light. drugged it and then robbed
Olson when he was overcome by the
drug
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
COAST GUARD SHIP AND .LAUNCH'|N BATTLE:
 OVER BOOZE
SUSPECTED RUM RUNNER LEADS THE WAY FROM PORT TOWN
 SEND TO SEATTLE

SEATTLE, March 9--In running sea fight which lasted from Port Town send to the waters of Lake Union the coast guard vessel Arcata and the launch Juneau caused considerable ex- citement among the shipping of Puget Sound at an early hour this morning. During the chase over forty rifle and gun shots were exchanged between the two crafts.
 The June was detected by the Ar cata while off Port Townsend cruising at about half speed. A shot from the guard vessel across the bows of the launch was responded to by burst of speed Other shots from the small gun on the Arcata failed to stop the suspected rum runner, who replied with rifle fire. The chase was kept up until the June entered the canal lead ing into Lake Union, where it came to anchor. Officers of the Arcata board ed the June few minutes later but found no liquor, it being jettisoned during the running fight.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
ECONOMIC BLOCKADE OF GER
 MANY WILL SOON BECOME MOST EFFECTIVE
cUN0's IDEA IS SET T*As|OE
Many Members of Security Poiie. Have Been Deported Outside
 Invaded District

DUSSELDORF, March 9-Replying to the recent utterances of Chancellor Cuno regarding the evacuation of the Ruhr district by the French General DeGoutte in command of the occupa tional army. this morning stated that France would not release her hold or the Ruhr district and that within a very short time the economic block ade would be most effective.
 The French troops which occupied Do-tmund for the purpose of arresting the disbanded security police have again been withdrawn, the police be- ing siili al large. Up to the present time 270 of the police members have been expelled beyond the borders of the territory taken. The French have as their program the arrest or expnl- sion of ten thousand Germans, whom they allege composed the security DO lice department and whom they ac- cuse of espionage and agitating against the invaders.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
SUGAR SHORTAGE IS
 THREATENED IN J. $

NEW YORK, Mar. 9-Claus Spreck- les, chairman of the federal sugar re lining company. returned this morning from a trip to Europe. When inter- viewed he stated that the United States is threatened with another sug- ar shortage unless the department ot commerce stops issuing statements on the situation. He stated that the re, cent rise in the price of the commod ity was due to the gambling on the market, which was brought about by the department reporting on condi tions. The American people have been mulcted out of millions of dollars by the operations of the stock gamblers Should this continue conditions will revert to the time when Hoover was food administrator.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
KIDNAPPED, SHE SAYS.
AUTHORITIES PUZZLED OVER AL
 LEGEO CRIME

FREDERICK, Md. Mar. 9.-Author- ities here are still puzzled over the reported Kidnapping of Sister Cecelia, a music teacher of Notre Dame acad- emy, two weeks ago. The woman al leges she was taken to Baltimore and later escaped from her captors return ing to the institution in dazed con dition.
 The woman has been unable 70 iden- tify the house from which she escap- ed and is also vague in her descrip- tions of her captors, stating at one time they were dressed one way and and at others telling different stories
 Siste. Cecelia, whose age on the records is given as S1 years. was for merly Miss Marie Whalen Of Verona suburb of Pittsburg, Pa.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
B|C SALMON PACK .IS PREDICTED FUR
 THIS SEASON
SEATTLE BANNERS AND 5RoK. FRS TlMisTic-LARGE RUN
 ON PlNKS EXPECTED

SEATTLE, Ma 9-Srokers and can ners here look for a big salmon sea son.
 A shortage of canned salmon is al ready apparent and the price is high CT than previously in two years, it is stated Practically every cannery in the Puget Sound district is expected to operate Those familiar with salmon habits predict a big run of pinks and a light one of reds.
 Several local concerns are planning to send floating canneries to Alaskan waters.
 Dan Campbell president of the As toria and Puget Sound Canning Con- pany said today that he believes there will be a fair run of pinks on the sound this year, but he does not ex- pect many sockeyes to appear. Last year the pink run was not large. The run of reds in Alaska, he believes should be fair this season.
 Prices are higher than they have been for two years, but prices two years ago were very low.
 MT. Campbell's company has sent supplies and part of it's Excursion In let crews to Alaska, the first leaving for the north on the, Vermont a few days ago. Several more cannerymen will sail on the steamship Spokane from Seattle tomorrow and shortly others will sail on the company's shiI Bear. The oriental workers will leave for the inlet on April 4
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
DECLINE lN WAGES FOR
 FARM WORKERS IS SHOWN

WASHINGTON, Mar. 9.-Declines in wages ranging from per cent tC GA per cent in the three months pc riod of October to January are dis closed by the department of agricul ture
 Day farm laborers for the country as a whole were averaging $l.9S a day without board and $1.47 with board while by the month the average was s4O.S0 without board and s27.S1 witl board
 By the month without board the highest average was $62.71 in the western division which also had the highest average by the month with board, $42.7S.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
YACHT RACE PLANNED
OCEAN CONTEST JULY FROM
 SANTA BARBARA TO HAWAII

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Mar. g. The ocean yacht race from Santa Bar bara to Honolulu. will start July 20 instead of August 12, as originally planned according to decision made by the directors of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club. While this decision is subject to the approval of the Southern California Yachting asso ciation, it was stated that this appro val was practically assured in ad- vance
 This race will follow the annual re gatta of the Southern California Yacht association which will be held he''t during the week of July Is.
 The date of the ocean race was changed, the directors of the yacht club explained because there is a bet ter sailing breeze in July than ill Au gust and the trade winds are muct more certain in July than in August and later in the year.
 This will be the first time this race has been held in r years. The las' race was won by the schooner Lurline of the South Coast Yacht club. The 2100 miles were covered in less thar F days.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
BONE ASKS FACTIONS AGREE 0V FISH
 MEASURE LEGISLATION BODY REQUESTED TO ARRIVE AT FAIR CONCLU- SION OF THE PROBLEM
HOOVER WILLING } 10 ACT
alaska's Chief Executive States Ad- ninistration Win Support any
 Fair Proceeding
By Special Correspondent

JUNEAU, Alaska, Mar. 9.-A direct suggestion was made to the legislative body today by Governor Scott c. Bone TOT all factions to agree on fisheries measure which would be fair alike to the territory and the fishermen and canneries. This measure, it was prom ised, would be supported by the ad- 1ninistrative, stating 'in this connec- lion I am authorized by Secretary Hoover to say that the Department ol Commerce will welcome a measure prepared here for the protection ol the fisheries and the safeguard of the interests of the territory and the rights of Alaska and also fair to those having investments in the canning ln- dustry. If. the legislature will prepare such a measure I can promise you the support of Secretary Hoover and the administration"
 It is predicted by Senator Aldrlch and others that the fisheries bill will be passed after Delegate Sutherland arrives from Washington.
 Governor Bone spoke to crowded hall the spectators listening in aoso- lute silence which was broken only by ripples of applause when he declared that the canneries profted by the work of the Alaska fish commission An increased tax upon their product and upon the nonresident fisherman is manifestly warranted" was the con- cluding sentence of his address.
 The message was well received D! a. majority of the members with some criticism of the attitude taken by the policy of the administration in creat ing fish reserve.
 It is expected that the legislature will get down to work today.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
JAZZ HITS SCOTLAND:
 HIGHLAND FLING GONE

LONDON, March 9-Scotland, the cradle of the. Highland fling, has gone wild over fox trotting, with the an cient dance of the Celts being relegat- ed to an inconspicious place.
 Cliff Houghton and Miss Eddie Cole exponents of modern dancing, wore out several sets of musicians last nite during an endurance trct which ex- teaded over period of fifteen hours and twenty-five minutes, beating the nonstop record by fifty-nine minutes The exhibition, which took place at Ayr, was we'll attended at all times with many of the country folks learn ing the steps.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
ORECON KHAN MEMBERS
 APPROVE oF tYNCH|NG

MEDFORD, Ore, March 9-TWo members of the Ku Klux Klan who are attending the trial now in progress over the night riding cases of Jack son county placed themselves on rec ord as being in favor of a lynch law. The declarations came as SurprlSe to their friends as it was not suspect ed that they were affiliated with the organization. Those so expressing themselves were S. B. Sander, county prohibition agent and M. B. BcunneI, a retired stockman.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
ALASKA ANIMAL LIFE
 SHOWS b|C INCREASE

WASHINGTON, March 9-An in crease in all varities of wild life in Alaska is noted in the annual report of Governor Bone to the secretary of agriculture. Many of the fur bearing animals have shown large increase despite the inroads made by wolves, coyotes, eagles, hawks, and other dep redatory animals, which are also growing in number.
 The general observance of game laws and better game protective meas ures, are given as the cause for the betterment of conditions
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
COLUMBIA FROZEN OVER
 FOR SECOND TIME IN YEAR

VANCOUVER, March 9-The Col umbia river channel east of the inter- state bridge was frozen over last week for the second time this winter. The channel ice had damned up against the bridge and froze over during tine night. On the Oregon side, the ice was floating though very slowly. The chan nel west of the bridge was compara- lively free from ice.
 During part of December the river was frozen from bank to bank for the first time since 1920.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
STATEHOOD SOUGHT BY
 PEOPLE OF ALASKA

WASHINGTON, Mar. 9.-Coionel w B. Greeley, chief Forester of the limited States says that that part ol Alaska lying east of the l52no meri' dian and south of the Arctic circle has The economic wealth and the law aplo- ing population to entitle it to sla'e- hood. What the people of Alaska want is power to run their own business They want to make their own la"s' lew their own taxes and spend their own public money, said the report to the Secretary of Agriculture
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
ACCEPTANCE WOULD BE
 MOVE TOWARD LEAGUE

NEW YORK, March 9-Senator Hi ram W. Johnson, of California, who is or d visit here before his departure for the Pacific coast, stated that he considered the proposal of President Harding for the United States 10 ac- cert membership in the internatio;.- al court of justice as the first false move' on the part of the government and one which would eventually lead in America becoming member of the league of nations
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
9A,lINE FREDERICK SAYS
 INVESTMENT WAS STOLEN

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 9.-Whethei Pauline Frederick gave Edwin Joseph New York attorney, $10,000 for legal services or for investment was the point argued at the morning session ol Joseph's suit against Miss Frederick for s36,O0O and her counter suit for s46,647.
 Joseph said he received check from the actress for s1o 900 with the understanding it was to be applied on his fee, and if there was any balance to apply it on his investments for her Miss Frederick asesrted the whole amount was taken for fee.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
FORT LAYTON SOLDIER
 INDICTED FOR MURDER

SEATTLE, March 9-Douglas Caul- ey. a soldier stationed at Fort Lawtou was indicted by the federal grand jury this morning on murder charge growing out of the death of his com rade Frank E. Peterson, who was found dead on January P last. Both were privates of the first class.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09

FRENCH FORCES WILL HOLD RUHR TERRITORY FAST
LABOR LEADERS ID
 DINE WITH GEORGE

LONDON, March 9-A dinner out of the ordinary will take place at Buck ingham Palace on March 18th when Ramsey Macdonald, John Robert Clynes, Philip Snowden and James Henry Thomas, labor leaders in Par liament will be the guests of King George, whose invitation to dine on that date was accepted.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
OVERSEAS COMMANDER ID
 ACT As BUREAU COUNSEL

WASHINGTON, Mar D. Major General John Foryan of New York, who commanded the 27th division in France has been retained as counsel by the senate special committee of in vestigation which will probe the vet erans' bureau affairs while under the direction of Director Forbes.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
RUSSIA SHIPPING GRAIN

WARSAW, March 9-The Moscow Central Cooperative Committee has decided to send eight thousand tons Of wheat to the people of the Ruhr dis trict.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
FUNDING COMMISSION
 FINISHES ITS WORK

WASHINGTON, March 9-The Am erican debt funding commission today completed the draft of the debenture which embodies the terms of the debt funding settlement recently negotiat- ed with Great Britain.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
GOLD BAY DRILLING
 COMMENCES MARCH 15

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9-Drill- ing for oil in the Cold Bay district will be commenced by the Standard Oil Company on March 15; according to a message received from the Cold Bay radio station this morning.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
JUMPS TO HIS DEATH

WASHINGTON. March 9-An un' identified man today jumped to his death from the top of the Washington monument. He was unrecognizable when picked up.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
WOMEN PLAY BIG PART iN DIG
 HATING MEMS APPAREL

CHICAGO, Mar. 9.-Eighty-five per cent of all apparel worn by men is designed by women said Fred Voil- and, president of the National Asso- citation of Retail Clothiers in an ad- dress before the convention here yes terday.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
LADY ASToR FAVoRS
 RESTRICTED SALES

LONDON, March 9-Speaking in the House of Commons today in be half of her bill prohibiting the sale of liquor to persons under eighteen years of age, Lady Astor said "I am only the God Mother, this bill has for it's most subtle move the purpose of mak- ing you all bone dry
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
DUCKS |MB|bE H0OCH
 FOWL CAUSE ARRESTS

JOPLIN, Mo, Mar 9.-The strange antics of wild ducks in the vicinity of Riverton, caused game warden to investigate He found the ducks had became intoxicated by partaking too freely of corn mash, and were literally too intoxicated to fly.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
LAFoLLETTE HANDICAPPED -... OF DisLoYALTY CHARGE

MADISON, March 9-Senator Rob er M. Lafollette was today vindicat ed by the Wisconsin legislature of the charges of disloyalty made against him during the war, legislative tes timonial to that effect being passed il both houses.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
ROUND WORLD TRIP
 BE MADE BY zR-l

NEW YORK, Mar. 9.-Flights by the monster dirigible airship ZR-1 is planned by the navy department These flights will be around the world and to the north and south pole. Rear Admiral Moffet was authority for the announcement,
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
WOULD KILL LEVINE
CONFESSED PAID INFoRMER IS
 HEAD OF PLOT

CHICAGO, Mar. 9.-Alano Meyers, head of the radical bureau of Burns agency, stated here on trail yesterday that he had been hired to go to Rus sia and kill Lenine and Trotzhy by either shooting them or placing pois- on in their drinking water.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
STEAMER ECOATED

KEY WEST, March 9-The Erie Maru. which went ashore last week, has been floated after the cargo was jettisoned. It is believed the vessel is undamaged. =
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09

J. R. Heckman, Ketchikan banker who has been in Seattle for the purS pose of placing s100.000 of bonds for the purpose of buildisg a new school house there, was advised by Seattle financial institutions that the bonds can be placed at six per cent in that city.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
SLEEPING SICKNESS
 SWEEPS NEW YORK

NEW YORK, March 9-Thirty two cases of sleeping sickness are report ed in this city since Monday, accord ing to statements coming from the city health department.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09
REBEL CHIEF TAKEN

BELFAST, March 9-Can Maloney, rebel deputy chief of staff; was cap tured by Free State troops this morn ing. <
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R c. Morris, of Nenana, died suddenly last week.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-09

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Evening journal., 1923-02-03
ASKS HAYS TO TELL
HIS MOVIE POWERS

WASHINGTON. Feb. g. Omitted
Press) Will II. Hays, Gear of the
Movies" today was called upon to
tell Just how much power he has TO
elevate the moral and educational
tone of the moving picture industry.
The demand was made by H. H.
Lund. president of the institute of
government,
Innd, in a letter TO Hays, stated
that the institute Will hold a con-
vention here during the week of
February 19. at whidh time the
educational and patriotic aspect of
the movies will be discussed.
I'm order to clarity disagreement
which is now current concerning
YOUR abilities to fulflu the promise
YOU made the country In this work.
it will be helpful TO have a state
ment from you concerning the pre-
else position and power which you
hold in this relation" the letter
stated in part.
Dund calls attention TO Hayes re-
instatement OF Fatty" Arbuckle. the
discussions on the advisability of
showing the pictures of Wallace
Reid. who died as the result of his
hattie against the drug habit, and
the recent statement by Douglas
Fairbanks, questioning Hays right
to act as dictator of the movies.
Evening journal., 1923-02-03
COLLISION
SUIT UP in COURT

After hearing testim ony and ar
gument in the damage suit of U. S
Senator Thomas Fl. Bayard against
James S. Stirling, in Court OF Com
mon Pleas this morning. Judge Rice
termed II as the most interesting
case of an automobile accident"
that he has heard since he has been
on the bench of that court.
Philip L. Garret was attorney for
the plaintiff and Aaron Finger rep
resented the defendant.
Senator Bayard was a witness,
but his testimony was confined to
the amount of damages done his
as he did not see the
collision between his car and Mr..
He said that the dam
ages 10 his machine amounted to
5000.
The collision occurred in january.
1922. on the French street side Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Station.
Connor. chauffeur for SEN
ator Bayard, was backing into an
open space In the parking row.
after leaving Senator and Mrs. Bay
ard off at the station, when Mr..
collided with the car.
Mr.. Stirling claimed that the
Bayard machine "darted" directly in
the path of his. car in backing into
the parking line and that It oc-
Cured so suddenly and so close to
him that he had no opportunity to
avoid the collision. He testified
hat he did not expect the car to run
across his path and was looking up
10 the next corner where the traffic
officer was stationed.
II was claimed in the plaintiffs
'ase that Connor stopped the ma
'hine he was driving. when a warn
ng call was given by by-standers. in
order 10 permit Mr.. Sterling to pass
behind him. Decision was reserved
~ the court.
Evening journal., 1923-02-03
GET COUPLE AND
DRUGS In RAID

A Negro and Negress were ar
rested on charges OF selling and
having in their possession narcotic
drugs Narcotics valued at $50
were seized by police officers in a
raid on sos Lafayette street, the So
called "Bloodheld" section where
dope-selling is said 10 thrive, last
night
Henry Loving and Hester Brown
the alleged dispensers OF drug. were
held for a hearing next Wednesday
by Judge Hastings in Municipal
Court this morning. They asked for
the postponement.
Edward J. Harris Negro. Is the
one to whom the couple are alleged
TO have sold dope.
The raid was the result OF in
formation gathered by Police Of
fcers Purnen and Messic<. The two
officers were aided in the raid by
Officers Reese. Dawson and Nc
Ateer. The defendants. II is said.
have been suspected OF selling dope
for a long period OF time.
Two white men. George Proud and
Bernard Golden. alleged addicts.
were each sentenced 10 four months
Imprisonment by the court. They
are said TO have resumed the use
Of narcotics since their parole from
the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1923-02-03
McCABE FOLK TO
PRESENT CONCERT

Under the auspices Of the McCabe
NJ. e. Sunday School, a series Of
four concerts will be given in the
church the next few months. The
first concert viii be given on Feb
ruary 1S, at that time the program
will be presented by the Galganes
who will be heard in harp solos.
Hawaiian guitar solos. readings and
guitar and harp duets
On March 13, The Dixie Trio will
be seen in the "Silhouettes Of 80.
Miss Mae Shumway Enderly.
harpist and reader, will present the
program on April g.
The Harrod Jubilee Singers. who
have appeared in this city, will pre-
sent pleasing program on April %
All of these concerts are under the
direction of the Lyceum Anbrim
Bureau. OF Philadelphia.
The committee OF the SUNDAY
School arranging for the concerts
consists Of Miss Margaret Foulk.
chairman; Mrs. Frank c. Sharks
Mrs. Lydia 3. Slocomb. Mrs. z. $.
Van Dyke, and Mrs. p. H. Over
deer.