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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-09
Cotton States Merchants
Association to Meet Soon

tenth annual co0 vention cf the
cotton States Merchants !, ssocia.
ton, which will be held in this cit,
August 22-24 inclusive, WI! De ar
important milestone marking de-
cade of progress in the nc'lstrial
and commercial life of the section
of the South from which the AS.
sociation draws it's membership.
Abundance at the annual conven-
ton has grown steadily since the
initial grathering in August 1914
Last year there were over GOO
merchants present. 1t is conf deutly
predicted that all previous attand-
ancc records will be broken this
year and that when psesident
S. S. Morrison of Eagle, Ark. call
the assemblage to order OH the
morning of August %, he will face
the biggest gathering of progressive
and alert merchants, planters and
bankers. OF the Cotton State ever
assembled in convention in tbs city
This prediction is based on the
former history of the Association
with it's record of an ever growing
membership, which has now rea-
ched the 10000 mark, and on the
tendency of the members to re-
cognize more fully cash year the
benefits to be derived from the
annual conventions. From past
experience the merchants have
learned that through these annual
gatherings they are brought closer
together in a community of inter-
csts, and are given not only the
opportunity to hear speakers OF
national reputation, but the chance
to thrash out in open discussion Of
their own problems, policies and
plans, and to benefit by the free
interchange Of ideas and Of friendly
and constructive criticism.
P. M. Birmingham, secretary OF
the Association, reports that local
committees have been actively on
the job for some time, and that
arrangements for the convention are
practically complete. At a meeting
of the Executive Committee held
last week, the plans submitted by
the program and entertainment
committees were approved. w. Il.
King is chairman, of the Executive
Committee, w. B. Cleveland is
chairman of the Program Com
mittee and r. B. Buchanan is chair
man of the Entertainment Com
mittee.
Reduced rates of one and one
half fare for the round trip will
be in effect for the ConveH> on on
all railroads in the South-e lstern
and Southwestern Passenger Asso-
Citations. Tickets will be on sale
August IS and are good ret -lrning
August 30. An Identification GER
tificate is necessary in order to take
advantage of this reduced rates.
Merchants are requested to w.ite to
the Association for their certi1 Gates,
which are good for themselves and
their dependents. Return tickets
will be validated in Memphis by
agents of the roads on which the
passage is booked.
The sessions of the Con ention
will be held At Pantages Theatre
opening At 9 o'clock each n. ,rning
and adjourning for lunch. Head
quarters for the convention will be
established in . convenient location
in the heart Of the downtown bus
iness district.
The visiting merchants will be
welcomed to Memphis BY Mayor
Rowlett Paine, : former president
Of the Association. President Nor
rison Vim respond - behah Of the
Association.
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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-09
Returns from the Primary Election are nearly
complete, but not official;
Knox for Attorney General; Bond Elected;
Murrhree for Lieutcrtant- Governor; Miller for
Revenue Agent; Powers for Secretary Of State.

Bbo 6274 Pece Bell 1927; NJ Conner 47O25 Lester
c. Franklin S63s3; Whitfield.
will primary decide
commissioner agriculture with Whitfield and
will be the only officials the ticket
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-09
BILB0 LEADING HOME COUNTY l.749
Hardings Body Is Returned
To His Home State

Train Of Sorrow Wends Its Way On Homework Journey
After Returning VII Never Run AS One Train Again
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-09
Pearl River County

Ret rms from all preeints were completed this
afternoon.
Evening star., 1923-10-02
Cheerful

With crick in my back and a
stitch in my side, when I'm asked
how | stack I have always replied,
Il am sound as bell, am slick as
an eep; it is foolish to tell of the
aches you may feel. For the people
you bore have some griefs of their
own, and their spirits get sore when
you grumble and groan. I've corn
on my brow and boil on my neck,
but / will not allow that ! feel like
a wreck. Oh, l push out my chest
as / amble along. and | pull down
my vest and l burst into song. ,"Oh.
gaffer," men say, "are you failing,
this year," II am feeling today like
three-year-old steer. I've forgot
ten my aches" l remark with a
grin; Il can whip forty snakes with
a bobcat thrown in" And. there
isn't a bore with a cheap set of
brains who can weary us more than
the bore who complains; who must
talk of his gout and his quinsy and
flu; he's a saddening scout and he
makes, us all blue. I've boil on my
nose and a bruise on my heel, but
do not suppose | will make a sad
spiel; for if | should start on sad
tales in my shack, my friends would
depart and they'd never come back.
(Copyright.) WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1923-10-02
COAL MINING DECLARED
SAFER THAN RAIL WORK
Digging Fuel Requires Little Skill,
Bituminous Operators
Statement Asserts.

Coal miners are not exposed to
unusual occupational risks. notwith-
standing a general belief to the con-
trary, the bituminous opera tors spe-
cial committee said in statement.
Railroad workers are exposed to
much greater hazards than even the
underground laborers in soft coal
mines. the statement said, quoting a
report published by the bureau of
labor statistics.
Coal mining, the statement said,
is an occupation that demands little
skill or training. Good physique is
the prime requisite of success Not
withstanding this, the statement
added. miners make far more money
than workers in other industries.
THE basic wage for men who
work by the day is $3.50, while men
who are paid by the ton, If indus
trious, can make SIS to $50. In
dividual earnings have sometimes
gone as high as $40 a day"
The industry, according to the com
mittee, is overmanned by 10000 to
200, 900 workers.
Evening star., 1923-10-02
MISS KLAVANS TO GIVE
ANNUAL PIANO RECITAL
Varied Program to Be Given This
Evening at the Playhouse.
Address Scheduled.

Miss Sylvia NJ. Klavans will pre-
sent her fourth annual piano recital
this evening at the Playhouse, 1914
" street northwest, at S:15 o'clock
A varied program will be given by
the following: Gertrude Lyons, Anne
Lyons, Katherine Flannery, Elsie
Bondaroff, America Pittiglio, Mar
garet Shaw. Marian Mezzanotte, Lii
liam B. Litoff. Grace Murphy. Ethel
Dudley. Ida Berman, Phillip Berman,
Margaret Grimm, Wexford Payne,
Louis Anzelmo, Elizabeth Mastrocco
Sylvia Poretsky. Lillian Rosenfeld,
Miriam Augenstein, Hannah Lans-
man, Elsie Starkey, Irma Gladmon,
Ruth Harris, Ida Soldano and Flor
ence 1senburg.
There will also be an address by
Rudolph de Zapp.
The public is invited to attend the
recital
Evening star., 1923-10-02
D. c. MAN DESCRIBES
ESCAPE IN QUAKE
BENJAMIN Jumped From Hotel
Window Just as Build "'--
ing CrumbIed.

Jesse Benjamin. 1411 Montague
street, described his narrow escape in
the Japanese earthquake in an ad-
dress before the Sixteenth Street
Highlands Citizens Association in the
Sixth Presbyterian Church. 10th and
Kennedy streets, last night.
He was standing in his room in the
Grand Hotel. which overlooked the
harbor at Yokohama, when the earth
quake started. After seeing buildings
tumble all around him and feeling the
hotel rock to its foundations, he ran
to a second-story window and jumped.
Just as he landed on the ground the
building crumpled behind him, some
of the debris striking him in the back.
He was only slightly injured. how
ever.
Mr.. Benjamin graphically described
how. after his rapid descent to the
ground. he Joined others in an at
tempt to find haven of refuge.
Concluding that the sea would be
the only place of safety he started
toward it. Here he luckily succeeded
in boarding a barge. He was no
sooner aboard when a strong wind
arose, which made the plight of this
boat perilous in the face of fire from
other boats surrounding it and also
from the high swells resulting from
the strong blow.
The Japanese manipulating the
barge. at a risk of their lives. sue
ceeded in maneuvering around a point
where the boat was safe from wave
and fire. After spending some time
on the barge Mr.. Benjamin boarded
the Empress of Australia, on which
he finally sailed for Vancouver:
He was steadfast in his praise for
the heroiSm and unselfishness of the
Japanese who rendered aid during the
period of horror
Mr. Benjamin was elected president
of the association. Other officers
elected are as follows: DIR. j. D. Buh-
rer, first vice president; NJ. e. Porter,
second vice president: George C. Shoe
maker. secretary; E. i. Burton, treas
urer; E. r. Woodson and John d.
Rhodes. delegates to the liberation Of
Citizens Association.
Evening star., 1923-10-02

Hurry. mother! Even cross, sick child
loves the '.fruity'' taste of California Fig
Syrup" and it never fails to open the bowels.
A teaspoonful today may prevent a sick child
tomorrow. II constipated. bilious, feYerish,
fretful. has cold, collie, il stomach is sour.
tongue coated. breath bad, remember, good
cleansing of the little bowels is often all
that is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine California
Fig Syrup" which has directions for babies
and children Of all ages printed on bottle.
Mother, You must say California or you
may get imitation 6g syrup.
Evening star., 1923-10-02
One of the Thriftiesf Feafu
of Anniversary

One of the big features of the sale, and one
that has brought savings to hundreds of
homes. Rich quality, in the most lovely COM
binations of blue, rose, taupe, gold, brown,
green and mulberry, with French edge. Sizes
36x2H yards.
Evening star., 1923-10-02
Boys Winter Union
Suits. S0c

Fleece-lined Suits, practical gray in color,
that appeal to boys and their parents as the
most serviceable and comfortable to be
had. They are well cut and finished, with a
perfect fit, and are an exceptional quality at
the price. Sizes to 16 years.
Boys Athletic Suits, 69c
Athletic Waist Suits that are popular
with active boys all the year around. All
white, and reinforced with tape buttons
FIRST FLOOR LANsBUReH & BROTHER
Evening star., 1923-10-02

VI course, you are planning to have new
ostrich fan to match your evening gown,
and you may not have another chance this
season to find such lovely one at this low
price. One-plume fans, long and fluffy, in
all the favorite evening shades
FIRST FLOOR, LANsRuRGH & BROTHER
Evening star., 1923-10-02
GO-Carts for Do1lie
S1.OO
WOmen's Fine
HandkerChiefS. 1212c

Fine Lawn and Cambria Handkerchiefs,
with henstitched hens of various widths.
White or colored. Some have embroidered
corners, and others have white centers with
a colored border.
Handkerchief Squares of pure linen, ready
to hem and finish. A sheer quality in twelve
different colors. At just half their regular
PRICE, for 25c
FIRST FLOOR LANsRuRGH & BROTHER
Evening star., 1923-10-02
TRACK FOLLOWERS WATCHED

Maj. Daniel Sullivan, superintendent
of police, thinks some of the follow
ers of the races at Laurel Md. where
the fall meeting opened this afternoon,
are among the very undesirables,'"
of their spare time in this city, he
directed members of his command to
keep an eye" on such persons.
Evening star., 1923-10-02
WOMAN is FINED $50.
Martha johnson, Colored, Accused
Of Carving Knife.

Martha Johnson. Icolored, charged
with carrying a concealed weapon.
was convicted in the United States
branch of Police Court yesterday and
f1ned $50, and in default to serve
thirty days in Jail.
She was charged with carrying a
large knife and threatening to- cut
another woman
Evening star., 1923-10-02
Linen Luncheon Sets
Sd. 80

A thirteen-piece set, consisting of large
center and six each large and small doilies.
1t is of pure linen, beautifully embroidered
in eyelet and punchwork designs.
Lace-Trimmed Scarfs
Anniversary Price
SI.39
Centers of linen, trimmed with lace of at
tractive patterns. Size I8x54.
HemStifched TOzceIS
SIC
Pure Linen Huck Towels, heavy quality,
finished with fancy danask borders, with
monogram space.
Checked Glass Toweling
Csc Yard
So soft and absorbent it is the ideal towel
ing for drying and polishing glassware.
Pure linen, attractively checked with red or
blue.
FIRST FLOOR LANsBuRGH & BROTHER
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-31
COMMISSION OFFICERS
 RETURN FROM HAYNES

Col. James G. Steese and Capt. P. A. Agnew, of the Alaska Road Com mission, returned here yesterday evening from Haines after a three day inspection of the road system in that district. They came from Haines to Aux Bay on a small gas boat and from there to town by automo- bile.
 They found satisfactory progress is being made by the Commission crew on the Haines-Pleasant Camp road. It has been completed to wagon road standard to the 30 mile post. In ad- dition clearing and some grading has been done for two or three miles beyond.
 Col. Steese will remain here until next Tuesday when he expects to leave for Anchorage. He will be accompanied by Capt. Agnew who will visit Commission offices at Seward. Anchorage, Fairbanks and probably Valdez before returning to Juneau. Col. Steese expects to return here early in October.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-31
LOCAL APPROVAL GIVEN TO IDEA
 OF CONVENTION
Officials and Business Men Endorse Proposal to
 Try for Division.

The plan advanced by the ketchi- tion of Southeastern Alsaka communi- ties, and if they desire to participate. towns in the Copper River delta and Prince William Sound district, to discuss possible division of the Ter ritory, is being received here with considerable enthusiasm and is en- dorsed by many business men. It is indicated that local endorsement may be given.
 "I believe that the suggestion is timely and worthy of serious consider ation," said Mayor I. Goldstein. 'The declaration of late President Harding at Seattle that these districts in a few years could well be given state hood imparts an importance to a To- cal movement for division that it would otherwise lack" he added.
 Allen Shattuck, President of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, also endorsed the idea. There seems to be a general unanimity of opinion that a division of Alaska is desirable, and inevitable in the future. This being true, the earlier it is brought about the better it will be for all parts of the Territory" he said. He believed that a convention such as proposed by the Ketchikan business mems organization should be held in the near future and the matter put before the next session of Congress. Other local business men and proper
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-31
PRINCESS ALICE IN
 THIS MORNING: G:SOUTH

Steamer Princess Alice, Capt. Or arrived here at 4:30 o'clock this morning and left at s o'clock for the south. Passengers leaving Juneau wereff w G. Klein, E. c. Gould, MT. and Mrs E. c. Hurlbut, Mary Hurlbut, J. II. Graham, Mrs. Graham, E. E. Ninnis, Gabriel Par makoff, Geo. Shaw, Paul Johnson, w. Robinson Robinson, Mrs. T. Robinson, Miss H. Robinson, MT and Mrs. O. Kirk, Maire. Winnifred, Thomas and Margaret Kirk, Mrs. H. F. Dott, Do rothy Dott, Mrs. F. Hooker, Miss Mil dred Hooker, Geo. Traversy, Mrs Traversy, MT. and Mrs. T. o. Dron Fl. s. Struble, Walstein c. Smith, N Rosenzweig. Dr. A. W. Stewart, Janita Ahlers, E. Lemieux.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-31
ORDAIN PENFIELD AT SERVICES TO
 BE HELD TONIGHT
Young Man to Enter Presby- terian Ministry Services
 at 8-Public Invited.

The ordination services for Thorn ton Bancroft Penfeld, Jr., will be held at 8 o'clock tonight in the Northern Light Presbyterian Church by the members Of the Presbytery of Alaska. Preceding the ordination Mir Penfield will deliver sermon. Special music has been arranged by the church choir for the services. The public is cordially invited to be present.
 MT. Penfield comes from family of ministers, both his father and pa ternal grandfather being Presbyterian preachers.
 lie will leave Alaska about the mid dle of September for New York City to resume his studies in Union Theo- logical Seminary. His father is in the New Era work of the church and resides in New York. The younger Penfeld leaves Juneau tomorrow to continue his work in Alaska, going from here to the West Coast of Prince of Wales Island, accompani- ed by his mother who came here to attend the ordination. pr. s. Hall Young will also be a member of the party. He arrived in Juneau today on the Jefferson, having conducted the Presbyterian excursion aboard the steamer from Seattle north to Skagway, Sitka and Hoonah.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-31
PLAN NEW MILL AT SNETTISHAM
 FOR NEXT YEAR
Mill to Be Erected in Short Time to Manufacture Pulp
 Into Pulp-Wood.
fContinued From rage one3

on account of the unsatisfactory market for pulp on this ocast, to convert our pulp at the mill into pulp board, for which there is q very satisfactory and wide market, assuring the company attractive pro fits. Two financially responsible concerns have offered to take the output of the mill.
 "To install the necessary equip ment and provide working capital yill require approximately $1o0,OO0.
 "A small group has presented proposition for providing the re quired funds and we are now ad- vising you of this offer so that you may participate on the same terms.
 Manager w. P. Lass, of the com pany's plant at Speel River, left here last Monday with two San Diego men who are interested in the business. In his absence no addi- tional details on the proposed pulp board mill are available.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-31
FINE APPLES MATURE
 IN JUNEAU GARDENS

Experiments in the gardens at the Catholic Church and St. Ann's Hosp tai have disclosed that apples will mature at Juneau This year some thing more than 300 apples matured on the two five-year-old apple trees in the church yard and more than 1000 on the five trees in the hospi- tai garden. The apples, of the winter banana variety, are normal in size and excellent in flavor.
 The Sisters at the hospital utiliz- ed most of the apples grown in their garden for making apple jelly. It is of fine amber color and delicious.
 This is the second crop of apples produced on these trees. Most Of those which appeared last year were plucked, however, while yet small, so this is the first year that there has been real test
 Rev. A. J. Rocatti has had the care of the trees in the churchyard and the Sisters have directed the care of the hospital trees.
 Samples of the apples and jelly left at The Empire office are attract ing favorable attention.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-31
CORRALS BEING : CONSTRUCTEDAT
 NEW FOX RANCH
Animals to Be Placed on Goldstein Fur Farm by
 End of Next Month.

Fifteen men today begin con struction of corrals and breeding pens for the Goldstcin Glacier Fur Farms, Inc, on its ranch at Mem denhall Valley. Wire and other material arrived here carly this wctk and construction work will be rushed Sto completion az. rapidly as possible, according to Charles Gold 1tein, President and Manager of the company.
 It was announced that animals will be placed on the farm within the next 30 days. This will mark the beginning of actual operations by the company which has an elab- crate program worked out for it's first year.
 Marion Goldstein left here early this week for the Pribilof Islands where he will get 30 pair blue foxes, the finest stock the Govern ment has on it's farms there. These were purchased recently by the com pany and will be brought here and placed on the ranch. These animals will be in the pens by the end of September, said MT. Goldstein.
 Two other species, mink and mar ten, will be placed on the farm by the middle of October. Delivery of a number of these animals for breed- CTS has already been arranged for, 1t was said. eH s.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-31
CABLE STILL DOWN

The United States military cable between Seattle and Sitka is still Interrupted. Several days ago the cable was cut by the Dellwood and both ends buoyed to permit of work the next day. It is believed that storms on the Pacific now prevent this work and the cableship is riding out waiting for the weather to mo derate. Meantime all press and com mercial matter is delayed and re- layed from Ketchikan where it ia sent north via radio. Southbound ca ble matter is also relayed to ketchi- kan and it is understood the wire less office is "swamped." Night let ters received at the local cable of fee are subject to indefinite de- lay"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-31
WHO'S WHO
 AND WHERE

MT. and Mrs. E. C. Hurlbut and their little daughter Mary, left on the Princess Alice for the States. Walstein G. Smith left on the Princess Alice for the South enroute to Pittsburgh where he will con tinue his studies at the Carnegie School of Technology.
 Dr. A. W. Stewart left Juneau this morning on the Princess Alice for the States on a vacation trip. He will go east to Chicago and will join Mrs. Stewart and their little daughter, returning here in several weeks.
 Juanita Ahlers. daughter of MT and Mrs. ]. Ahlers. left on the Prin- ceea Alice for Prince Rupert to con- tinue her work at school there.
 MT. and Mrs. o. Kirk and their fosr children left on the Princess Alice for the States where they ex- peet to locate. They have resided in Juneau for a number of years. Mrs Katherine Hooker and her daughter Mildred were passengers
  where Miss Mildred will enter school for the winter.
 Mrs. II. F. Dott and her little daughter Dorothy. left on the Prin- ceas Alice for the South. They will be joined soon by MT. Dott and will locate in San Francisco where he will go in business.
 
 for the Chautauqua, will leave on the Jefferson or Alameda tonight for Wrangell where she will join the members of the company who le;t here Wednesday, to appear in the southern towns.
 Major H. S. Struble, son of Mrs. Henry Roden left this morning on the Princess Alice for the South enroute to the east to resume his wcrl1 as a professor in military nelence and tactics at Yale Univer- sity. He has been visiting MT. and Mrs Roden here.
 ]. R. Bender, former business man of Petersburg, is in Juneau on a business trip, having come north from Seattle. He is guest at the Gas tineau Hotel.
 Miss Emma Ueland is expected to arrive in Juneau tonight on the Ala meda to continue her work as do mestic science and girls athletic teacher in the Juneau Public Schools, which department she had last year. Miss Ueland has spent the summer in the interior and at the westward
 MT. and Mrs. J. Hoag are leaving on the Jefferson for the states.
 H. l.. Morris, representative for Schillings Co.,. will leave on the Ala meda on business trip to Ketchi- kan.
 Miss Mary Reddick of Chicago, who has been here several weeks on a tour of Alaska, is leaving on the Alameda for the states.
 At the Gastineau
 Harry Dierk, J. E. Hegaas, J. P. Morgan, B. Berenstein.
 At the Alaskan
 Paul l. Loyick.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-31

Sweden, which is the central or ganization of cooperative stores and operates several factories, in it's campaign to eliminate the middle man where it seems economically desirable to do SO aow has built up a membership of more than 900 conauers' leagues, and through these leagues serves about 2,000,000 per- sons in all parts of the country. During last year the total turnover in these leagues amounted to more than 53,000,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-31
POTTERY 4,O0O YEARS OLD
 UNEARTHED IN SWEDEN

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 31.-Swedish arch cologists have lately discovered an unusual number of relics that date back twenty to thirty centuries B. C., the latest find being tomb and shrine of heather worship of the Stone Age estimat ed to be about 4000 years old.
 This tomb is situated in Lacka- laega, Suaane, the most southerly province of Sweden, and until a short time ago it lay buried beneath ten different strata of earth.
 Old bundles of newspapers at The Empire, 25 cents.
 Old papers for sale at The Empire.