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The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

DRY AGENT COMING NORTH TO INSPECT CONDITIONS
APPEALS TO SENATE
 FOR INCREASE FOR ROADS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 25- Col. J. G. Steese, chairman Of the Road Commission, appeared at senate committee hearing yes terday for the purpose Of urging an increase in the amount allowed in the house appropriation for Wa gon road construction in Alaska.
 The bill as passed by the house provides for an appropriation of S465, 1000 and Steese has asked the senate committee to increase the amount to sl,096,00O.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
LISTENING FOR CALL

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 25-Wil- liam McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury and founder of the fed eral reserve system, who arrived here yesterday enroute to Los Ange- les, declined 10 discuss politics when approached by newspapermen, but said that if man should be offered the presidential nomination he should not decline it.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
High Tribute For Boys

COBLENZ, Jan. 25-Major Gen eraI Henry T. Allen, American com mander, has received letter from Chancellor Cuno, conveying the com pliments of the German government on the departure of the American forces, and asserting that their con- duct has been exemplary.
 In reply to a letter received from General Degoutte, commander of the French forces in Germany, General Allen stated that formal transfer Of the Amerian zone to the French military authorities would be made on January 27. .....
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
DR. JACOBS RELEASED

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 25-Dr. Louis Jacobs, who was placed under arrest here in connection with the death of Fritzie Mann, was released yes terday on a writ of habeas corpus. The police department of Los An geles, responsible for the arrest of The doctor, made no effort to pre- vent the issuance of the writ, hay ing been unable to produce any evidence connecting the doctor with the alleged crime.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
GERMANS ARE FOUND GUILTY:
 STRIKERS TIE UP RAILROADS

MAYENCE, Jan. 25-Fritz Thys- sen and the five other industrialists who were tried here on charge of refusing to cooperate with the French military authorities in the delivery of coal, were found guilty yesterday and heavy fines were inn posed. The prosecution was inclined to leniency because of the patriotic motives which prompted the action Of the defendant.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
French Use Guns

DUSSELDORF, Jan. 25-Violent demonstrations occurred on the streets of this city last night, in connection with a general two-hour strike of protest against French oc- cupation of German territory. The French troops fired several shots in- to the crowd, wounding one Ger man and quelling the demonstration.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Marty" Martini, who pitched for Anchorage part of the last baseball season, has been signed up by the Seattle baseball club of the Pacific Coast league and will appear in the Indian uniform this coming season. Martini is a southpaw and throws wicked fast ball and with the proper coaching should go up in the next few years.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
DRY CHIEF SAYS POISON
 TAKING FORM OF SCOTCH

Seattle, Jan. 25-Thousands of eases of poisonous liquor, including raw moonshine and re-distilled de- natured alcohol, are parading un- der the guise of Scotch whiskey, flooding the markets of the Pacific Northwest, according to Dr. E. D. Mathews, special assistant to Prohi- bition Commissioner Haynes.
 Dr. Mathews arrived here Sunday night enroute to Alaska. He will be accompanied on the northern trip by Director Marshal, of Alaska, leav- ing sometime this week.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
American Troops Leave.

EMBARRASSMENT, Jan. 25- The American flag was hauled down here at noon yesterday, the action signalizing the departure of the American troops, thus ending Ameri- can military participation in the oc- cupaticn of the Rhine area. -
 The first trains with members of the expeditionary forces left Cob lenz for Antwerp yesterday morning and will proceed to the United States at once. No shots were fired in salute as the flag was lowered, as the occasion was one not calling for such action.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
Police Under French Orders

The conviction and sentence of the industrialists was the signal for 8 demonstration of protest, which assumed threatening proportions be- fore order was restored. As result of the disorder, General Mareschal, commanding the French post, has proclaimed all local German police under the authority of the French military. This step was taken be- cause the German authorities failed to make any effort to repress the demonstration.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
BITUMINOUS WAGE SCALES
 ARE FIXED AT CONFERENCE

NEW YORK, Jan. 25-The con ference between bituninous miners and operators came to a successful conclusion yesterday with the sign ing of a new wage agreement cov- ering period of one year, and in- cluding the tri-state competitive field, composed of Ohio, Illinois ant Indiana ~.:..-.s .--
 This agreement ill be used as d standard in fixing wages and work ing conditions througout the remain der of the bituminous territory.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
GIRL ANARCHIST AT WAR

PARIS, Jan. 25-Germaine Beth on, girl anarchist of 20 years, en- tered the office of the Royalist newspaper LAction Francais yes terday and shot and killed Marius Plateau, one of the officers of the paper. She then attempted to kill herself, but was unsuccessful. She was taken to a hospital, wounded.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
CROWELL DENIES GUILT

WASHINGTON, D. c, Jan. 25- Benedict Crowell, former assistant secretary of war, has entered a plea of not guilty to the indictment charging him and six others with conspiracy in connection with the construction of wartime camps.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
LIQUOR CAUSES SCANDAL

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 25- Published reports to the effect that some Of the embassy liquor seized in a recent raid came from the Cuban legation, resulted yesterday in visit of the Cuban charge d'affairs to the state department and the issuance of public statement in which he declared that he was entirely ignorant of any alleged liquor selling.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
IRISH TROOPS CAPTURE
 STAFF OF REBEL FORGE

DUBLIN, Jan. 25-National troops operating from Macroom, have captured the staff of the First Southern division of the irregulars, together with all of the records of the last six months. The coup is one of the most important made re- gently by the National forces.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
America Keeping Out

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. 25- Secretary of State Hughes is auth ority for the statement that he has instructed Roland Boyden, American representative on the reparations committee, not to express any opin- ion regarding the reparations set tlement during committee discus sions and to refrain from urging consideration of his suggestions in the absence of instructions from the department. "> <" #" :~a4~ .-:
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
OREGON BANK ROBBED

SHERIDAN, Ore. Jan. 25-Rob- bers entered the First National Bank here last night and escaped with an undetermined amount of securi- ties contained insafe deposit boxes.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
JACK NEEDS THE MONEY

WICHITA, Kan, Jan. 26-Jack Kearns, manager for Jack Dempsey, has decided to accept the best offer soon" for a mixed bout between Dempsey and Strangler Lewis, ac- cording to a telegram received yes terday by Tom Law, wrestling pro- moter. Law recently wired an offer of $300,0OO for a bout.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
TURKS REJECT PROPOSAL

LAUSANNE, Jan. 25-The Turk ish delegation at the Near East con- ference has rejected the British pro- position that the dispute over the Mosul oil fields be submitted 10 the League of Nations for settle ment.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
MUST AID DRY SQUAD

NEW YORK, Jai. 25-All coast Guard stations have received orders to the effect that, as representatives of the treasury department, they must assist in the prevention of smuggling. This is the first general order issued ince the rum fleet ap- peared of the coast of New Jersey a fortnight ago.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
WEATHER BAD AT CAPITAL

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 25- Indictment weather continues to pre- vent President Harding from leaving the White House, although General Sawyer announces that he is quite all right"
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
REFUGEES ON HIGH SEAS

MANILA, Jan. 25-A Russian refugee fleet, without port, bear ing the remnants of the czars forces who left Vladivostok when that city was captured by the Reds, has arriv- ed at Linggayet gulf, 200 miles north of this port, where the refu- gees will be cared for until they can proceed to another port
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
RECOGNIZE ALASKA DAY

SEATTLE, Jan. 25-The Young Mems Business Club, which is hold ing it's annual meeting aboard the steamer Northwestern, as the guest of the Alaska Steamship Company, has decided to observe Alaska Day, October IS.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
Miners Resume Work

BERLIN, Jan. 25-After being on strike 24 hours, as protest against the arrest and conviction of mine magnates, the miners employed at the Thyssen and Stinnes mines have resumed work "in order to continue the production of coal for unoccu- pied Germany"
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
CREDITS FOR EUROPE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 25- The senate agricultural committee has favorably reported Senator Nor beck's bill providing for the ap- propriation of 250 million dollars for the establishment of credits in Europe for the purchase of Ameri- can agricultural products.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
REFUGEE SHIPS SAFE

MANILA, Jan. 25-Wireless ad- vices account for all of the Russian refugee ships, concerning the safety of which some concern was felt yesterday. Two of the boats are returning to Shanghai and the rest of the fleet will come here, as pre- viously announced.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

war is quoted as saying thanks to the American boys, unjust aggres- sion of which Belgium was the vic tim, did not remain long unpunish- ed"
 The transport St. Mihiel, with the last of the American troops from the Coblenz area, sailed for the United States at 5:30 this afternoon.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
SORRY HE LEFT ALASKA

SEATTLE, Jan. 25-Dominic Zucko, aged 48 years, who came here recently after a stay of twenty years in Alaska, has been taken to the city hospital for observation af- ter two unsuccessful attempts to hang himself.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
READY TO USE MILITARY

BASTROP, Jan. 25-Governor Parker has announced that he will declare martial law if threats are made against any of the states wit nesses at the Warehouse kidnapping hearing.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
IRELAND EXECUTES TWO

WATERFORD, Ireland. Jan. 25- Two men, residents of Cork, were executed al the Waterford infantry barracks this morning, following their conviction on a charge of having firearms in their possession.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
sKIPWITH IN TIGHT HOLE

BASTROP, Jan. 25-Attorney General Coco has announced that he will attempt to obtain an indictment of murder against Captain Skipwith, head of the Warehouse parish klan, when the evidence obtained at the present hearing is laid before the grand jury.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
HOUSE FALLs-FoUR DEAD

PITTSBURG. Jan. 25-The col lapse of building on twenty-fifth street yesterday resulted in the death of four persons.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
Isolating Ruhr

ESSEN, Jan. 25-The complete isolation of the Ruhr district from unoccupied Germany is being un- deraken today by the French mill itary authorities.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

The Valdez term of court will convene the first of February. Grand and petit jurors have been drawn, including number of Anch- orageites.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
Americana Welcomed

" ANTWERP, Jan. 25-A hearty welcome from the Belgian nation
 greeted the homeward bound Amer ican soldiers NJ. Deveze, minister of
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
MOTHER OF STARR PASSES

NEW YORK, Jan. 25-Mrs. Hen rietta Farrar, mother of Geraldine Farrar, movie star, died here yes terday.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Luther Schooling returned to town today from a visit in Fairbanks Mrs. Schooling will remain in the upper town several days as the guest of Mrs. C. A. McQuarrie,
Evening journal., 1923-02-01
NEGRO Thieves
ROB VISITOR
John Ruane, Philadelphia,
Relieved of $35 and Gold
Watch
HlGHWAYMAN
THREATENS LIFE

John Ruane 115 East Chelten-
ham avenue. Philadelphia. was held
up on Jackson street, between Sew
enth and Eighth streets. shortly af-
ter 10 o'clock last night, by two
young negroes. and robbed OF s35
in cash and a gold watch.
Mr. Ruane. who Is visiting his sis
ter, Miss Catherine Ruane. 2Of3 Nc
Donough street. reported his loss to
the police and although officers were
at once sent TO that locality they
were unable TO find any men answer
ing the description given by Mr..
Ruane.
Mr.. Ruane told the police that the
men were evidently in hiding as he
failed TO see them until they pounc-
ed upon him. One OF the Negroes.
threatening to kill him II he made
any outcry, held Ruano while the
other Negro hurriedly went through
Ruane's pockets. The two then ran
away.
Ruane say both men were young
about feet inches In height and
weighed about 40 pounds.
Evening journal., 1923-02-01
900 NEW MEMBERS
In PINE SOCIETY

DR.. David A. Ward. superinten-
dent OF the Wilmington Public
Schools. will be the speaker at the
Pine Neighborhood Association meet
ing which will be held this evening
IN Public School. No. s. Seventh and
Spruce streets. The meeting marks
the close Of a membership campaign
which was held in January.
Mrs. Raymond Jones and Mrs
Elizabeth McVey. captains OF the two
teams in the drive, will make their
reports. II Is estimated that about
500 new members have been en-
rolled.
Another feature OF the program
will be a demonstration OF children's
games that are conducted at the
Community House. Fourth and Pine
streets, under the direction OF Mrs.
McVey. Community singing will be
lead by Mrs. Florence Warren. Re
ports OF committees on the card
party held this week at the New Cen
tury Club and the rummage sale
will be heard.
Evening journal., 1923-02-01
Or. S. c. SCHMUCKER
7ORGETSLECTUREDATE

DR.. S. c. schmucker. OF the West
Chester state Normal School, who
was scheduled TO lecture on THE
Joys Of Living" yesterday afternoon
at the New Century Club. failed to
appear at o'clock. the time set for
the lecture.
Fiftee minutes later Dr.
Schmucker phoned Mrs. c. Stanley
Chambers. the president. that he
had forgotten his appointment in
Wilmington. He said he would
leave Immediately from West Ches-
ter II the members wanted TO wait
for him. Mrs. Chambers asked the
so members OF the club. who came
I ohear the lecture II she should ask
DR.. Schmucker 20 come. but they
decided TO postpone the affair until
another date.
Evening journal., 1923-02-01
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
FOR NEW CHARTER

Commenting the accomplishments
OF commission-nanaE government,
and expressing the belief that It was
tho most efficient and effective sys-
tenn OF municipal administration
one that produced results and satts-
faction. Prof. J. a. Barclay. OF the
Wilmington high school. speaking
before the current events GLASS OF
tho Business and Professional Wo-
mems Club, Tuesday night urged his
hearers 10 lend all possible aid 20
getting a new charter for this city.
Prof. Barclay said he had given
a great deal OF study 20 the plan.
rs comprehend in the bill now in
the hands OF the Legislature. and
that r. I'D had opportunity TO see
the syssf,.i in actual operation, hence
he was convinced that Wilmington
would be taking an advanced step
II It adopted the never order of
government.
The speaker declared his investi-
cations led him TO the certain con-
clusion that Wilmington should not
only have the proposed system. but
he ventured the prediction that the
people would hs greatly ., satisfied
with the results obtained. y.
Members OF the class endorsed
the measure, as fostered by the
Citizens Charter Commit
tee.
Evening journal., 1923-02-01
CLOSE RECRUITING STATION

shortly after arriving here this
morning from Philadelphia to as
sume the duties OF recruiting officer
for the L. s. marine service. Ser
q 2eant A. L. Barnard was ordered 10
close the station in the old City Hall.
sixth and Market street. He is TO
report TO his old commandant in the
quartermaster's department. Phila-
Oelphia.
Sergeant Barnard was transferred
rere yesterday TO relieve Sergeant H..
T.. Anthony. The reason for the
sudden change OF plans was not
disclosed in his instructions.
Evening journal., 1923-02-01
EVERY MEMBER"
CANVASS AT WEST

About $50 men will meet tonight
in the lecture room Of West Presby-
terian Church in a conference and
school of instruction" TO discuss
ways and method OF carrying on the
Every Member Canvass" on the af-
ternoon-of February 25. This mem
bership will be canvassed by these
canvassers in an afternoon for the
funds necessary to carry on the
work Of the church for the ensuing
year. The town has been districted
and grouped. so that there are thir-
teen districts and seventy-five
groups. over which directors and
leaders have been appointed. These
will meet tonight for instruction.
The pastor, the Rev. A. w. Some.
d. D., will be assisted by the Rev.
Merle II. Anderson, d. D.. of Phila-
delphia. the secretary of the Eastern
Division of the New Era Movement
OF the Presbyterian denomination.
Evening journal., 1923-02-01
underwriters
IN CONFERENCE
Continental Life Force
Hears Experts Talk In
Surance Subjects
w. K. BELTS SUPPER
GUEST TONIGHT

Sessions were resumed today by
/ IS field representatives and mem
bers OF the advisory council OF the
Continental Life Insurance Com
| pany. which are holding a three-day
! convention at the Hotel dupont.
Speakers were; Arthur b. Chey-
ney, Philadelphia; Charles J. Rock
well, director OF the Carnegie School
Of Life Insurance Salesmanship.
Pittsburgh. and Griffin NJ. Manlove
director OF the School OF Life Insur-
ance. New York University.
Tonight dinner will be given
representatives OF Delaware, who
were winners in the championship
contest OF 1922. Watson X. Belts,
Middletown. who produced the larg-
est amount OF business. will be the
guest OF honor.
Al the sessions yesterday after
noon and last night. Philip Burnet.
president OF the company. and Harry
Collins Spillman. New York. author
and lecturer on Insurance subject,
were the principal speakers. Mr..
Burnet showed that the company
was IN a sound financial state and
was one OF the strongest companie
or It's kind IN the United States.
Some sound and fundamental
principles Of business success we're
given. by Mr.. spillman, who spoke
az a dinner held last night in the
duBarry room. Personality. he de-
clared, Is the greatest asset man
can possess TO insure, him success IN
any line OF endeavor He brought out
the need OF development OF the |
power OF straight. clear thinking. |
forceful and adequate language. and /
positive, courageous action, as essen /
tials in the developments OF person !
ality
Mr.. Spillman gave some helpful /
hints 10 the insurance salesmen.
whom he termed "ambassa doris
OF health. happiness and l,fe in the
community"
There are too many men IN busl-
ness today who are willing 10 second
motions. but few who take the re-
spo visibility OF making motions"
Mr.. Spiller said. The value OF a
large. commanding vocabulary. and
an interest in the more important
affairs OF life were held out as goals
10 be attained by every successful
salesman.
Evening journal., 1923-02-01
WOMEN SHOOTERS
APPEAL JAIL TERMS

As a result Of a slashing and
shooting ARRAY between Ruth West
brook and Edith johnson. Negress-
es near Eighth and French streets,
last Saturday night. cash Of the
belligerent women was sentenced TO
eighteen months imprisonment by
Judge Hastings. in Municipal Court
this morning.
Each OF the Negresses was sem
fenced 10 six months imprisonment
.. on charges OF carrying concealed
deadly weapons. Ruth was sentenc-
ID TO a years imprisonment on a
charge of assaul. and battery, and
1ldith was given a like term on
charge OF simple assault.
= Counsel for the defendants each
gave notice OF an appeal and the
court set bail at $4,000. Joseph
Handler was counsel for Ruth and
John 3. Jester was counsel for Edith.
Conflicting evidence given by the
defendants and their respective wit
= nesses prompted Judge Hastings to
comment before the imposing OF
sentence. "I'm sorry we can't get
= some OF these people on charges OF
perjury" He termed the fight as a
'hfty-hfty proposition"
The women fought over West
brook who is said TO have left the
city
The charge OF carrying concealed
deadly weaponns were placed
against the defendants at the in
stance OF Judge Hastings.
Evening journal., 1923-02-01
STATE HOSPITAL REPORT.

At the meeting OF the trustees OF
the Delaware State Hospital for the
Insane. at Farnhurst. ,this morning.
DR.. William II. Hanekcr. superin-
tendent. reported the population of
the hospital on January I, as 2S6
males and 252 females; admitted
during January. males s and fe-
males. 2; dying during the month,
males and female; inmates Of
the hospital on February 1, males
2SS and females 253, making a total
population Of 541 as compared with
53S for the corresponding day last
month.
Received from patients. s2.52s.26
for board.
At the meeting or the trustees OF
the New Castle County Hospital,
yesterday. only routine business was
transacted. followed by the monthly
tour Of inspection.
Evening journal., 1923-02-01
BEACON FOLK
In SPELLING BEE

An old-fashloned spelling-bee 10
be conducted it is believed. along
/ the lines with which our fathers and
mothers were familiar. will feature
the meeting of the Goldey College
Commercial Club in the college au-
ditorium tomorrow afternoon. The
bee will be directed by Prof. J. b.
/ Fuller. and while he Is keeping the
plans for the spelling bee quiet. II Is
understood that the students will be
divided into two teams and they will
be given words from a selected list.
the team which stands up longest
being accorded the honors OF the
match.
Other numbers on the program
for the meeting will necessarily be
short so that full time may be given
TO the match to emonstrate the
ability of the students in spelling.
The numbers are:
Song by the club: current events
by Alvah Phillips; college paper by
William Moore and song by the
club.
The first bi-monthly meeting Of
the Goldey College Alumni Asso-
citation for the new year will be
held IN the college hall tomorrow
evening. starting at $50 O'Clock.
The entertainment committee has
prepared a pleasing program. a
feature Of which will be a six piece
orchestra, to furnish music for
dancing which will follow the busi-
H. l..
b. Custis president OF the Alumni
Association Is desirous that as
many members of the association
as possible will Try and make the
effort to attend this meeting.
Evening journal., 1923-02-01

He said the board wanted 20 end q
condition where the responsibility
could be shifted from the Board to
City Council, or from city Council
TO the Board.
Mayor Harvey resented the init
nation by Or. Washburn that the
heads OF the different departments
were apt TO be selfshly Interested In
securing appropriations for their
own departments. without regards TO
the needs OF the school board. He
said he felt the men who comprised
MS advisory board were just as ca
paole OF looking at the matter from
a broad viewpoint OF public welfare
as the men who comprised the school
board.
Evening journal., 1923-02-01
TELLS MONEY NEEDS
OF CITY HOSPITALS

Speaking in behalf OF hospitals
and charitable institutions OF the
city, former Governor Charles r.
Miller conferred last night Nth
members OF the finance committee
of City Council at the Public Build
ing. Mr.. Miller outlined the needs
of the institutions and discussed the
prospects Of financial aid from the
city.
At the close of the conference
Mr.. Miller stated that he had not
sought any appropriations, but
merely had laid certain information
before the finance committee which
he believed II should have.