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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
SHEPARD URGES
 HOUSE TO PASS
 L|TERACY BILL
Foster Bill Unfavored by Ma jority Committee-Min-
 ority Report Made.

After the House Comimttee on Elections, Election Laws, etc, had reported adversely this morning on the literacy tect bill introduced last week by Representative Frank Fl. FUter, of Cordova, Representative Shepard handed in minority re- plrt fayering passage of the Foster bill and containing a statement ,tting forth his reasons for so recommending. The statement de- claree that illiterate Indians today control the balance of voting power In Alaska and can sway any elec- ton and urges the passage of the bill to remedy the situation.
 The ma ajortiy report. which rec omended that the bill do not pass, is composed of Representatives Deck CT. of the Second, and Callahan, of the Fourth. Hearings on the meas ure were held yesterday by the committee. At that time w. l.. Paul, Grand Secretary of the Alaska Native Brotherhood, appeared in be- half of the Indians, while Represen- tatives Foster and Policy argued for a favorable report.
 Comes Up Friday.
 After the Shepard report was read today, a motion, made by Rep resentative Daly and seconded by Foster, to bring the measure up Friday at 10:30 a. m. as a special order of business was adopted. It is. predicted that strong effort will be made to have the minority report adopted at that time
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
DEFENSE PLANS
 BE GIVEN TEST
First Try-out in Present Man euvers - Notifications
 Are Being Studied.

WASHINGTON. March I4.--Modifi. cation of the national defense plans resulting from the Washington arms conference agreements are to receive a first try4out in the present fleet maneuvers.
 The Panama area and tho Panama Canal arc considered to have an enhanced 'importance in the dafense chain.
 Among the measures recommend cd by the Board headed by Admiral Hugh Rodman, in connection with the development of naval defense, is a slfpply base for submarines and de- stroyers in Ala ska. Development will be limited at this time to the selec- tion and acquisition of site
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
MONEY
 GANG CAUGHT
Have Flooded Pacific Coast with Counterfeit Twenty
 Dollar Currency.

SEATTLE, March 14.-With the arrest of Paul Dtmm, who the police say has confessed to be counter feiter, the officers are of the opin- ion they have rounded up the last of gang which flooded the Pacific Coast with counterfeit $20 bills re- cently.
 Dimm led the officers to a house on Lake Washington. where plates were found He said the gang made more than 1S.000 bogus bills. Three other counterfelters have been ar rested in San Francisco.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14

Few members of either House ot the Legislature were inclined to dis cuss the executive department reor' ganizauon measure which was yes terday introduced in the Senate by Senator Frank Aldrich, most of them being nonc ccmmittal until they had an opportunity to study the bill. A few were openly in favor of it's en actment substantially as it is written while few were apparently opposed to inauguration of an elaborate sys tenn of governmental machinery in tho Territory under present condi tions.
 Senator Aldricll and other propon- ents cf the idea favor it's adoption as a proof of the Territory's readi- ness, willingness and ability 10 gov ern itsGrf without assistance from the Federal government. It is con ceded .hat there will be more than perfunctory opposition to the meas ure. What the relative strength ol the two sides is however, is more or less a matter of pure speculation
 Means Sweeping Change
 Everyone admits that tho adoption of the measure would entail sweeping changes, repeating many laws ant upsctting a system that has beer built up since the beginning of Ter ritorial government in Alaska ant added to by every session of the Al aska Legislature.
 It provides for the bestowal cl wide powers of administration on th' three individual officers mentioned Controller, Attorney General ant Treasurer-and the duties not i'm pcscd on them as officers are giveI them as members of the Territoria Board of Control.
 Tho Controller would be charged
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14

Mime. Ada Bodqrt is an English nurse who married Belgian. She was a lifelong friend of Nurse Edith Cavell and was tried with the latter in Brussels by the Ger mans for aiding in the escape of wounded Allied soldiers. Nurs' Cavell was executed, and Mime. Bodart for a long while was be- lieved to have suffered the same fate. After the armistice it was learned she had been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, and she was freed by the Germans when war prisoners were released. She is shown here wearing many of the decorations awarded her by the British, French and Belgian Governments for her heroism in the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
Bernhardt Offers
 TeIlegen Position

PARIS, March 14.-tIt Is reported that Sarah Bernbardt has made an offer to Lou Tellcgen t0 return to France after his divorce. It is said that she has asked him to star in a play at her theater Tellcgen first came into prominence in the theatri- cal world during his association with Mime. Bernhardt years ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
Seattle Municipal Car Line Losing s4,0O0 Daily

SEATTLE. March 14.-The munl- cipal car Hines are showing a deficit of more than $4D00 daily under the 5-cent fare, effective on March 1. This is according to figures published at the City Hall. It Is expected the city council will discuss the matter at an early meeting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
Germans to Be Shot If More French Soldiers Slain

ESSEN, March 1.-The Ger man population of the Recalling hau5cn distrie. has been warned lby Cenerl Laignelot that if any inriacr French soldiers are as- a-sinated or ambushed, the burgomastcr of Buer, who is he'd ns hcat1ge together with Soar 3.hcr tawa officials. will be shgt immediately as a meas uia Of retaliation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
Former Counsel of War
 Veterans Bureau, Suicide.

WASHINGTON, March 14.-Charles F. Cramer, of San Francisco, who retired as counsel Of the Veterans Bureau when the conduct of the Blu reau was under fire of Congress, sui cided today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14

BARCELONA, March IA sym dicalist known as "Comas' died to- day from wounds received Satur- day night when "Noy Del Suore" was assassinated.
 The workers have decided to con- tinue their strike until "Comas" is buried.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
30 REPORTED DEAD

known death toll at 30 and nearly 100 injured. Tenncesec is gradually recovering from ono of the worst storms in the history of the state. Tho property damage is estimated in the millions. The gale Monday night reached velocity of 80 miles
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
Pioneer of Alaska
 And Puget Sound Dies

SEATTLE. aMrch 14-John C. McDougall. pioneer of Alaska and Puget Sound, died here last night at the age of 7S years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
Lenine Suffers Stroke Is
 London Report

LONDON, March 14.-A Reu- ter dispatch says Lenine has suffered a stroke of apoplexy and his condition is regarded as being serious.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
Memphis Girl Weeds
 Divorced Husband

LOS ANGELES, March 14-Miss Peggy Wright of Memphis, Tenn. who was deprived of her fiance. Duncan Walter, in mysterious double staying there a month ago. was married here to David Chal- mcrs, also of Memphis. 1t became known today Miss Wright and Chalmers were married before, the ceremony being performed last No vember A divorce was granted Miss Wright last January.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
LAWMAKERS ARE NONCOMM|TTAL ON NEW ADMINISTRATIVE BILL;
 MEASURE REVIEWED IN DETAIL

with the responsibility of passing on all claims and demands on the Ter ritory and drawing warrants for their payment, except in the payment of school expenses in the districts out side of incorporated school districts. He would act as registrar of vital statistics, discharging the duties in that connection now devolving on the Ts1ritorial Secretary under Chap ter 3, Laws of 1913, and acts amend atory thereof. and Chapter AZ. 1915 Laws, Chapter 56. Laws of 1917. and acts amendatory to both, all of which duties. are transferred from the office of Secretary to the office of Controller
 Il also provides that all the duties "af present devolving upon the Sec retary to file and keep on file ar- ticles of incorporation. annual re- ports, hnd financial statements of corporations, and all other docum ants and records relating to private cor porations of any kind including banking and trust companies, wheth- CT foreign or domestic. together With the collection of fees and license taxes from such corporations, and all other duties connected therewith, or arising therefrom, shall hereafter be discharged by the Controller instead of the Secretary's office, which must keep permanent records of all trans actions.
 Other Duties Prescribed
 Tho appointment of the Board oi Chndren's Guardians will rest With tho Controller Also appointment oi the Board of Pharmlcy Board o Med'cil Examiners. Board of Dental Examiners. Commissioners of Health
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
Seven Republicans in
 Ireland Are Executed

DUBLIN. March 14.-Three Re- publicans were executed here today and four at Cork. They were con victed of having arms and ammuni- ton in their possession.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14

LONDON, March 14.--A Dublin dis patch says four more Trregnlars were executed in the County of Donegal today. s i t
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
Other Duties Prescribed

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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14

lContinusd on faas TWO;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29
Attorney Carleton Uses
SnOWshoes to Reach
City for Court Hearing

l.. II. Carleton, attorney Of Win
throp. wanted TO reach this city be-
fore the adjournment Of the kennebc
county superior court and he did it,
although the trip cntailcd 4 drive of
seven miles across country and end
cd with : five mile hike on snow :
shoes. Mr., Carleton started early
Friday morning and reached here
Friday evening. But he returned by
the way of Watcrville as Judge
Became held court at an carly hour
Saturday morning 10 enable him to
make the train connections.
veteran Of tho Civil War and one
Of the oldest ana most prominent at
torncys in Kennebec county Mr..
Carleton has reached and passed the
four score mark Lut is well and
strong and suffered no Ill effects
from the unwonted cXertion. He had
a divorce case to take up and his
client and the witnesses had left
heir homes in Vienna and journcyed
u Winthrop. But the severe storm
blocked the Winthrop trolley car and
the only way to reach this city was
by team. The party started all right
hut the huge drifts around the
Country Club were too much for the
horse and progress was blocked
The tractor and plow. owned by
Winthrop people which had been
used to break out the road earlier in
the year was working Friday but
this outfit also was forced to quit
when these drifts were encountered
as the snow had been packed in
solidly by the high wind which &C
companied the storm. Mr. Carleton
decided the only way to win through
was to snowshoe in and securing the
proper equipment, he succeeded in
reaching the city without mishap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29
Young Peoples Day at the
JJniyerSalist Church

Young Peoples Day was observed
with a service of much interest at
the Winthrop st. Universalist church
Yesterday morning. The entire SER
vice was conducted by the young
people, members of the Y. p. c. U.
The opening sentences and Lords
Prayer by Robert Coffin: responsive
Psalm by Philip Rand: Scripture
lesson by George Metcalf; prayer
by Charlotte Carleton; announce
ments and call Dor offering, Joseph
Harwood. Addresses were given by
the following, History of the Y. p.
&c. o." Douglas Cushing; "The
Young Peoples Challenge to the
Church" Ruth Pettingill: Steward
ship" Dorothy Gray, president of the
| local union. The minister. Rev a.
Francis Walch, closed the service
with few words of congratulation
and appreciation. Last evening at
the invitation of Mr.. and Mrs. Earle
Church. the members of the Y. p. {.
U. met at their home on Court ST
place and "listened in" on the ser
vice OF the national Y. p. G. L,
broadcasted from the Mcdford Hill
side station at which time a sermon
| was pteached by Rev. Stanley Man
ming. the national director of young
peoples work in the Universalis'
| church. All the services of the day
were of deep interest and will doubt
| less do much to keep the local union
/ up to the high standard already at
| tanned in the home church and tho
state and national activities of Uni
| VersaliSt young people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29
Democratic Women Leave
To Attend Democracy School

Five Democratic women, Mrs. Ger
trude Manning Pattangall of Au-
gusta, Mrs. Oakley c. Curtis OF
Portland, Mrs. Richard 0. Elliott OF
Thomaston, Mrs. Emma NJ. Brown OF
Dover Foxcroft and Mrs. +. l.. Ross
of Guilford, left Saturday to attend
the sessions of the National School
of Democracy in New York City
Courses will be given at this school
in public speaking, organization. etc.
and the sessions will be held al
Hotel Commodore. The school will
continue from Jan. 90 to Feb. 5.
The school will be under the d.
rection of Mrs. Halsey w. Wilson of
New York, head of the educational
department of the Democratic Ma
tlonal Committee, Mrs. Halsey con-
Quoted schools along this line in
Maine last summer.
a banquet will be held Thursday
evening and on Friday evening an
address will be given by Gov. Alfred
+. Smith of New York at the town
hail.
The Maine women will make their
headquarters while in New York at
the Hotel Touraine on seth street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29
Portland Secretary
Praises Augusta
Advertising Matter

Evidently the various pieces OF pup
licity matter that are emanating from
the office Of the Augusta Chamber OF
Commerce these days in boosting the
winter carnival have made a hit In
Portland. Secretary e. H. Mcdonald
Of that city, formerly publicity man
ager for the Poreous. Mitchell &
Braun Co., writes to Secretary G. c.
Clarke as follows: MAY I compliment
you on the splendid piece Of advcrtis-
ing, boosting your carnival on Fcbru-
airy 18th to 18th. After looking 1t over
carefully it almost makes me feel that
I want to lay down my pen and jour-
ney to Augusta on these dates and 1t
would not be at all surprising II
should do so"
RE refers to the four-page broadside
that has been prepared by Ralph G.
Weber, publicity manager Of the car
nival, 5000 OF which are being used
as mail Enclosures preliminary to the
carnival. Posters, also prepared by
Mr.. Weber. are being sent to SO no
tells in Vermont, to every preparatory
school in Maine. to all railroad sta
tions including 100 in Aroostook coun'
ty and to every rural post Office ant
sc, eral store in Kennebec county. Thi:
is probably one of the best advertised
cornivals in New England this season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29
Chilean Praises
American Colleges

Berlin, Jan. 3.-Collegcs and uni
Versities in the United States have
been held UP as examples of practi-
cal and admirable efficiency for the
training of students. in an address
delivered at the University of Berlin
by a Chilean professor. DR.. Jose NJ.
GaiVeZ. one-time exchange professor
at the University of California. Dr.
GalVeZ is now an exchange professor
at the University of Berlin,
Or. Galvez spoke before a medical
association Immediately following a
discussion on the scope of German
science by the noted clinician. Pro-
lessor Wilhelm His. DR.. His warned
Germans against 'the concoit and
national self satisfaction with which
we not rarely overestimatc our own
science and it's researches"
Professor Galvez' address vas H.
lustrated by lantern slides showing
american university and college
grounds and buildings, including as
semblles, libraries, scientific depart
ments, and social quarters. The
speaker explained how these institu-
tons fulfill a double function of i'm
parting knowledge and develoninp
the students character. He empba :
sized that individuality is encourap-
ed. personal inclinations are taken
INTO consideration, and. opportunity
IS provided for the students to be.
come acquainted at first hand with
citlzenship and the maintenance of
public health. "
The members of teaching staffs
VINO are themselves often trained
ana informed in other callings. are
not naughty and reserved toward the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29

vertisemcnt for baby FOOD or patent
testimonial for the Augusta Baby
Welfare Clinic. which IS conducted
under the auspices 0f the Rcd Cross,
with pr. Warren Sanhorn tn charge
Five months. ago. Mrs. Euel took
her baby TO the cline. Since then
she has continued to take the baby
there and to follow the instructions
of Dr.. Sanborn. Baby Archie has
taken q new interest in life, lie has
grown latter his eyes are blackcr nd
MS disposition. generally, is better.
ATS. ltucl took a snapshot of the
baby, last summer. before she took
him TO The clinic. The picture of
five months AGO, and the living pic
lurc OF baby health today, form a
sharp contrast indeed.
/, Baby Archie looked me over and
then decided il was all right to let me
stay in the house. because he fin
ishcd up the survey with a smile
which showed Il deep dlmp!e in his
right check and accepted tho check
crhorry waters which I offered him.
To-day he is strong baby. With the
aid Of his rocking horse. overturned.
ne San rlde al0nr the Kicchen floor at
+ lively rate. IIc pushes tie rock
ing horse ahead OF him in his tray
els.
AS q side trip 10 sec Archie. Mrs.
Fuel took me next door ard showed
me there a marvellous baby, four
months old. which has a most
lrNuriant head OF rair. Baby
Leone was horn with more hair than
two year Old babies have. Her hair
is long. black, silky anu rorms in
big curls over her hcaG. She has
bright blue cNcS and Tor a four
months old labN, is very remarkable.
In fact al - Washington street, n
house Of six tcncmcnts. found a
coodly number of babies, splendid
specimens of hahyhood.
Baby Archie has n two wear old
brother Norman. who speaks French
and English with startling correct
ness. lie IL healthy boy and he is
very proud OF his little. brother,
Archie.
Master Archie I,ucl. aged II
months, might well he called q vol
untary tribute to the Augusta Rcd
Cross Baby Clinic AMI the efforts OF
Dr, Warren Sanborn, in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29
Senator BrOOkhart
Recommends Internat'l
Exchange Agency

New York. Jan. 26-Establishment
OF an international cooperative OK.
change agency, in which all nations
would be associated as a means of
sowing world political and social
etlincultles, was proposed tonight by
senator Smith W. Brookhart, Of
aU"a. IN an ADDRESS before the Coun.
Gil of Foreign Relations. Such a nro-
gram. he said. would meet with the
approval of the farmers. laborers and
war veterans of the United States.
These three great biocs have all
reached one conclusion Senator
BrOokhart declared. "and tb,t is that
our policy of international states
,nanship is a complete failure. They
beiieve the present craftsmanship is
guided solely by economic power and
greed ana they oppose League of
Nations Or cancellation or war debts"
Appealing to the Council to support
the program he advanced, tho Sena-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29

students" DR.. Galvcz explained, "but
rather do they foster a camaraderic
with them. Furthermore, there is no
social class distinction between col
iege and publc-school teachers. The
work of students is very highly de-
Ncloped, because every honorable
performance Is given appreciation.
regardless of what it is"
DE- GalVcz' recital of the many
types OF SCHOOLS. their historical de-
Neiopinent, local characteristics, and
inc WIDE scope of American collegiate
NE was distinctly interesting TO his
German audience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29

another trip up flight of stairs,
with loss of moro breath brought me
before another door. with another
baby. this time Il black eyed little
fellow. pecking ut me, around the
corner of the window. Then | felt
my quest was at an end.
rs Mrs. Rucl at home?' "She lives
upstairs" was the reply. SO start e.
ed up another flight or stairs. raped
on the third roor and saw the third
baby peeking at me from the window.
And | found Mrs. Ruel at home, with
Archie, .Ir.. on guard in his high
chair by the window.
Archie, Jr. the principal reason
for this story. is aged IL months.
weighs 23d pounds and is the picture
of health. Five months ago. he was
very siclSly little chap. much under
weight and Mother Ruei was unable
to help the baby. This is not an adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29
Reception and Banquet to Cast

This evening. Rev. J. r. MCGOWAN.
who directed the play Turning the
Trick recently staged at the Au-
Gusta Opera House. will tender n
reception and banquet to members
of the cast. This will be given as n
little appreciation for their valuable
SERVICES. The play was one of the
most successful comedy dramas ever
presented in Augusta. both socially
and financially. A splendid program
has been arranged and no expense
has been spared to make it an even
ing long to be remembered. The din
ner will be served at Z PM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29

tor further proposed that all inter-
state and foreign commerce be
transacted under federal charter on
the Rochdale COO perative plan He
advocated the repeal or all antitrust
laws as soon as this was effected.
Farmers and laborers of the United
States, sad the Senator. represent
approximately seventy five percent of
the total population, rapidly arc
reaching saccord as 20 economic
thought. and favor the establishment
OF a cooperative plan between pro-
dhcers and consumers. He cited the
success Of such cooperation in Eng
land. and said that the movement al
ready had proved a success here, al
though as yet on limited scale.
workers and farmers OF the world
realize the manifest injustice in the
difference between producing ana
costs The solution OF this
problem will mean the settlement for
all time of world unrest" the Senator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29
Proud Augusta Mother
Grateful to Red Cross
Baby Welfare Clinic

A baby with blue eyes and light
hair pecked out at mo IRON the win
dow, as l raped on the door. My
walk up the hill to Washington
street, had left me with but a little
breath. | felt that | WAS in luck to
strike the right place 20 quickly.
This was Is Washington street, and
SO it must be where live Mir. and Mrs.
Archie Rucl and their TWO children.
1t was the younger of the two Rucl
children that | came especially to see.
Little Archie, Jr., was a living
testimonial of mothers gratitude.
But that is getting ahead Of my
story.
Docs Mrs. Ruel live here" when
the door was opened. NO, upstairs"
was the reply. Another turn and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-29
AUGUSTUS Ex-SERv|CE men
PROPOSED MEMORIAL LIST
ARE THERE ANY CORRECTIONS ?

A memorial Of some kind Is planned
for Augusta and an absolutely accu-
rate list Of Augusta men who were in
the service during the World War is
desired. BY this it is meant. not men
who really had a residence somewhere
else and just happened to be in Angus
ia for a few months. but men who
really belonged to Augusta, who had
made it their home for 4 number of
years previous to the service or have
been brought up here end attended the
public schools and gone away to work.