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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

we guardntee tndC the most chronic consti- patton will be relieved, or refund your money. A few doses in success sion soon train the stomach muscles to act for themselves. Many, however, take it once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

The. Opelika High school football team will play Phenix City High school team Thursday afternoon at the fair grounds. The local team is in fine trim for the contest and hard fought game Is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
MANY PROMINENT ALABAM|ANs \ R [ ON 3-DAY PROGRAM.
Meeting In Montgomery Will Be Largest Gathering Of
 BaptiStS In The State
STATE CAPITAL RnRFAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD
Montgomery. Ala, Oct. 24


 Reports of the committee on secur- ing homes one of the most important of the committees making plans for the entertainment of the Alabama Baptist convention made Wednesday, show that accomodations for tue mes sengers who are expected to attend the convention here November IS to l6 have been provided for
 This meeting Is said to be the larg- est gathering Of Baptists in the state and the program commietee, com posed of pr. Charles A. Stakely, S.. H. Bennett, Eugene Ballard, Dr. E. s. Alderman and F. M. Barnes have secured good speakers, it is said who will discuss Christian education, young peoples work, church and Sunday school activities, ministerial education and other subjects of in terest to Baptist people.
 Besides these speakers from with out the state, who are said to be some of the best in the southern Baptist convention, number of Alabama Baptists will have places on the pro- gram.
 Among these are pr. J. E, Dillard and pr. Hobbs of Birmingham pr. H. J. Willingham, president of Flor ence Normal; pr. Spright Dowell, president of Alabama Polytechnic In stitute; Dr. c. B. Arendall, pastor of Troy Baptist church. Dr. T. B. Gib- son of Andalusia; Prof. A. c. An derson. president of the Baptist In- stitute at Newton; Dr. John W. Phil , lips of Mobile: Dr. J. J. Bristow of Selma; Dr. John C. Dawson. president of Howard College; Dr. Baldy, presE dent of Judson College; Rev. J. o. Colley, superintendent of the Ala bama Baptist orphanage. and others.
 The present program plans for the opening session to be held Tuesday inc at Q.1 ofo and for final adjournment to be had Friday, November 16.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28

FOR SALE-Gas boat, 52 feet long: draws 5h feet of water; 50 horse power engine; for particulars and terms address Box 1724, Anchorage
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28

If you want 1UO per cent tire serv ice ask for Lambert's Trubl Pruf Tires. Brown & Hawkins Corp, Alas ka Distributors. If
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28

New shipment Of Men'S Overcoats, Urbach. If
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28
BARRETT :W|LtOUCHbY
 WRITES NEW sT0RY

The remote places of Alaska, far back in the interior where men search for gold or follow the trap line, have furnished abundant material for fc- ton and it affords much interest to seasoned Alaskans to note the delft touches used by authors to lend color to their atmosphere
 In dramatic story, The Law of the Trap Line," appearing in the Nov ember American Magazine Barrett Willoughby strikes a note that brings ready appreciation from many North land readers. As one of the tense sit uation in which the story abounds is being developed she portrays the ten- derness and thoughtulness of the man by a characteristic incident
 The trapper, still keeping him GOV cred, took up red and white labeled can of condensed milk and carefully filled from it an empty saucer on the rorch just outside the threshold" Later, when the gray kitten had come from somewhere and was hun grily tapping up the milk in the gran ite saucer" the trapper explains. T brought her this little cat to keep her from gettin' lonesome Called him Carnation. after can O milk"
 Such a touch as this brings up the picture so many times seen by those who have travelled the trails Of the North, of the rough cabin table with the red and white" label and the word Carnation. read so frequently it becomes a family name
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28

U. M C., Winchester and U. s. Ammunition at Graef's. If
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28

FOR SALE-Pathe photograph in good condition. Phone Main 19 km
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28

Our baths have been freshly reno vated. The o. K. Barbershop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28

FOR RENT-Furnished apartment
 see Mrs. Paulson. k12-l
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28
CHAMBtR LUNCAtU|l
 LARGELY ATTENDED

The Chamber of Commerce lunch con last night was one of the most successful from the amount of buSl- ness transacted that has been been held. After sumptuous repast, ci- gars were lighted, and President Whittlesey called the meeting to or der.
 Communications were read rom Delegate Sutherland, giving his views of the workings Of Section 27 in the Jones Act, in regard to halibut fisher ies The delegate stated that rade with Vancouver was seriously ham, pered by the refusal of American vessels to carry fish to that port
 A vote of thanks was extended the delegate for his communication on the subject
 Secretary Hannon read statistical data gathered for use by H. c. Nunan and R. J. Davis. officials of the New England Fisheries Company, who are on their way to Seward to investigate the possibilities of building a cold storage and fisheries plant.
 Discussion of proposed folder to be issued by Seward, Anchorage, Ne mana and Fairbanks was taken up and it was agreed to await the action of the other towns before committing it. self to a definite stand on the matter. Manager Landis of the Alaska rail- road agreed to take a page in the pamphlet and distribute 10000 copies to tourists and others.
 A. F.. Fucker made a report of his visit to the Chambers of San Fran cisco and Los Angeles, and stated that the San Francisco chamber was fol lowing up it's visit to Seward last year and had recommended to Secretary Work that coal bunkers be construct ed at Seward. and coal shipped from this port to California ports. San Di ego and Los Angeles were also greatly 1 interested in Alaskan coal.
 Mir. Dregor, superintendent of the Grouse Lake hatchery, told of the possibilities of this section for clam canneries, and stated that four of the larger canning companies were inves- tigating Kodiak the past summer. He described at some length the life and activities of the razor clam, and said that the industry was destined to be- come a great one in southwestern Alaska.
 Following discussions of various subjects, the chamber adjourned, to meet subject to call with Gov Bone, General Manager Landis and other officials of the railway board
 Secretary Hannon was instructed to meet Mcssrs. Nunan and Davis upon their arrival and give them any info nation necessary.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28

Whale Amber Shoe Grease at J. L. Graef's. If
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28
GATEWAY CLASSIFIED
 ADVERTISEMENTS

SALESMEN wanted for Sew ard and vicinity to sell Doublewear Shoes direct from factory to wear CT. Our new measuring apparatus insures perfect fitting. For full par ticulars write THE DOUBLEWE AR SHOE COMPANY, 315 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minn. 2ss
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28
LISTEN:

Everybody Is doing It now! What: The Turkey Trot to Dryden's Grocery Why? Because the prices are right: the more sales. the lower the prices, his stock is small and fresh on every boat Service day or night.
 Fox trot delivery.
 Phone Madison 6z. If
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28

FOR SALE-Well stocked, going chicken ranch, large new four-room house. new chicken houses and out houses, large tract of garden land, cheap to the right party. Apply to Wnl Fairman. l:.1
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28
TO OUR PATRONS

This store will be closed ALL DA> Thanksgivin, therefore customers ar, asked to please telephone orders ir early in the week in order to sav. time.
 kfr BROWN & HAWKINS CORP.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28

WANTED-Work by settled woman 46 years old; a good plain cook good housekeeper; could take full charge of motherless home; would take most any kind of work at the present. Mrs. Tabitha Stank, Box 136, Latouche, Alaska. k-3O0
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28
Remington Portable TypewI1ters $60 Underwood Portable Typewriters $50
 SEWARD DRUG co.

Ladies, have your rla1r pobbed by a man who understands the business. Hair washed and dried. See Hepflnger, at the o. K If
Seward daily gateway., 1923-11-28

Eastman Kodaks and Films. Seward Drug Go. If
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
WESTERN SLOPE COUNTY
DADS MET HERE this WEEK

A very profitable meeting was the
Sixth Annual session Of County Com
missdoners held here Monday and
Tuesday. about forty being in attend
ance. The delegation included repre-
sentatives from Eagle, Garfield, Gun
nison, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin,
San Miguel, Summit and Delta coun-
ties.
J. E. Beckley of Delta presided
over the meeting which opened Mon
day morning. Mayor Penley deliver
ed a welcome address. VIM. Weiser
Of Grand Junction, member of the
Highway Advisory Board, was the
only member of the highway depart
ment present, and after roll call and
appointing of committees the meeting
adjourned.
Hon. Edward T. Taylor, congress
man, was present at the afternoon
SESSION and made an address. as did
also J. ]. Vandemoer. Division en-
gneer, and T. w. Mcneil, county clerk
OF Montrose. A general discussion
closed the meeting and at 500 O'Clock
an excellent dinner was served.
Out OF town newspaper men were
Messrs. Garretson Of Paonia, Wood Of
Crawford. and Holmes of Glenwood.
The afternoon was given over to
addresses by local men and visiting
gentlemen, and the afternoon to visits
to points OF interest nearby. The
weather was bad and prevented long
drives
Telluride was chosen as the place
for the 1924 meeting.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
MASONS TO TAKE PART IN
WASHINGTON MEMORIAL

Many Masons in Colorado are plan
ming to attend the ceremonies attend
ant upon the laying of the cornerstone
on Nov. 1, at Alexandria, Va, OF the
George Washington Masonic National
Memorial. This event will attract to
Alexandria and Washington, DC, the
largest number of Masons ever gath
cred on any occasion in American his
tory.
The memorial, which is declared to
be the grandest ever erected in honor
OF any man. will be built on Shooters
HILL along the Arlington Ridge and
commanding a view Of the city of
Washington. OF Mount Vernon and Of
all the country most frequented by
George Washington. The structure
will exceed in size all the other great
monuments heretofore erected in the
national capital and immediate envir-
ons. 1t viii be 230 feet in depth by
160 feet in width and its height will
be 200 feet It will be in the classical
style, entirely OF enduring granite,
and fts cost whom complete will be
81, ,0o0, 600. $500
Surrounding the memorial proper
will be park Of a2 acres. and the edi-
flee will be approached by a series of
steps and terraces. beautifully ar
ranged by the landscape artist. The
Memorial Hall in this grand structure
will be in the form Of an atrium 70
by 100 feet and "a feet in height. The
entrance will be expressed in a six
columned portico of pure Doric de-
sign. Above the Memorial Hall will
be rooms used for a museum of Wash
ington relics. Still another level will
rise beyond that, and crowning all will
be covered observation platform, all
three levels screened by stately colon
AIDES.
The architects for the imposing
memorial are Helme & Corbett of New
York, with s. Eugene Osgood of Grand
Rapids as consultant. and the land
scape architects are Olmstead Bros
of Brookline, Mass.
There are now more than 1900
Blue Lodges in the United States.
with 100000 members. The Masonic
Fraternity as whole. and each Of its
100000 members, are vitally inter.
ested in the ceremonies to accompany
the laying OF the cornerstone of the
memorial on Nov. 1 next. The memor.
ial itself will be the center and rally.
ing point for the Masons Of the United
States and of the whole world
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
WILL GIVE MINSTREL
SHOW IN DECEMBER

B. p. o. q. u in line for the mins-
trei show.
Delta Lodge. at its regular session
last Wednesday night, put on the
finishing touches to make the minis.
trel show a sure thing. and an enter
tafnment of which both the Lodge and
the public will be proud
With the appointment Of q manag-
ing committee and an appropriation
OF sufficient funds to meet contingent
expenses, great and attractive pro-
gram Is looked for. and 1t Is all for
the benefit II the Elks' Home Fund.
Unusual features are being scheduled
and big time is expected in Delta on
the dates OF the show.
John w. Maxwell. Dr.. A. W. Mac
Arthur and B. o. windle, constitute
the committee in charge. DR.. Erich
has charge Of arranging for the sing.
ers and the chorus. Both singers and
chorus are being trained by the
Misses Wynne and Kate Killian.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
WILL PUT IN TWO BLOCKS
OF new SURFACED ROAD

Two blocks of road construction will
be Immediately put in as a result of a
conference between business men Of
the city and the county commissioners
and the city dads held yesterday.
Milo Rice of Longmont, who makes
this territory in the interest of a
casket company, sold" his idea to T.
e. Remley, and our popular coroner
in turn interested others in the idea.
The new form of construction ie
nothing more than sand applied 5 or
s inches in depth to a properly graded
road. The experiment is to be tried
out on the two blocks beginning at the
corner Of Main and Crawford avenue,
extending eastward.
Work is to be started today. accord
ing to the agreement. Engineer
Graham is already at work running
out the proper grade for the new road
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
CONTRACTORS AT WORK
ON BIG BRIDGE CONTRACT

Tho contractors are at work on the
North Delta bridge. The 100000
cement and steel structure which IL to
span the Gunnison river has been
started A large force Of men are
now at work putting in one Of the
piers.
II 10 necessary to 60 down to bed
rock and the contractors have begun
the task Of digging to solid formation.
They have started about the middle Of
the new proposed bridge to put in the
first pier. A power pump is running
steadily to keep the water pumped out
SO that the work OF excavating can 90
on.
The river at this time OF the year
10 a little higher than usual which ne
cessitates extra heavy facilities for
tho proper handing OF the work.
Tho site 10 Just below the present
bridge.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
PROF. BEAHM HIGHLY
HONORED BY TEACHERS

At the meeting of the Western Di-
vision OF the Colorado Education asso-
citation held at Grand Junction last
week. Prof. Leroy L. Beahm, principal
of Delta High school, was elected
president for the ensuing year. Mr..
Beahm had but one opponent. Mr..
Blaine Of Glenwood Springs, but the
contest was not close.
Mr.. Beahm has been prominent
among educators Of the Western
Slope for several years, and the hon.
or comes not without great merit.
Delta people are justly proud Of the
fact that the highest office in the gift
OF the association has been bestowed
upon one OF her people, and are con-
fident that he will amply repay them.
Other officers elected were: r. r.
Brown Of Montrose. vice-president;
Miss Groom Of Grand Junction, secre-
tary. and w. g. Hirons Of Grand
Junction. treasurer.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
OF WoopcRAFT
HAVE ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The regular meeting OF Vivian
Circle No. 225, Neighbors oe Wood
craft, was held Tuesday evening.
There was one candidate. Nomination
and election of officers was also held
and the following were elected, who
will be installed early in January:
Anna Hull, Past Guardian Neighbor.
Myrtle B. Tyler, Guardian Neighbor.
Hazel Wear, Adviser.
Leila M. Laycock, Magician.
Clara Bradley, Clerk.
Lille Wilson. Banker.
Gladys Jessup, Attendant.
Edna Potter. Inner Sentinel.
Ida Barney, Outer Sentinel.
Julia Smith, Magician.
w. N. Duling, Capt Of Guards.
B. C. Jessup. Correspondent.
Maggie Beckley, Belle Duling and
Cora Gets, Managers.
Mrs. Vida Bouldin was recommend.
ed to the Grand Guardian Neighbor
for appointment as installing officer.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
Pointers On Center Paving

Many medium-dzed cities are find.
ing . solution OF their street prob
lens In paving . strip 20 feet wide
down the center OF the street. Curb
and gutter 10 then installed in the
proper place and the portion Of the
street between the pavement and the
curb and gutter is gravelled. This d.
vides the street into zones: the
center strip Of paving will be occu.
pied by the fast. through traffic,
which does most Of the damage to
dirt streets. and the side strips of
gravel will carry the parking traffic.
or course It is understood no Mmita-
tions will be placed on any kind Of
traffic in either zone.
The suitability Of this idea has been
amply demonstrated on both country
roads and city streets. Take the con.
crete roads leading north and south
from Denver. These carry a very
heavy traffic variously estimated at
from 1000 to 5000 vehicles per day.
Many Of these travel at high speeds
Some at slow pace. Yet by an oc-
casional turning out to use the 4-foot
gravel shoulder on each side Of the
concrete. the paving is found ample
to carry traffic much heavier than
that furnished by city Of consider
able size. II one then widens the
strip from Is feet to say 20 or ~ feet
and installs gravel on the side for the
distance to the curb. there does not
appear to be any logical reason why
the traffic on the streets of Delta
could not be carried with safety and
Littleton. Colorado. has had one
street paved in this manner for about
Z years. It 10 the street which carries
all the trsffic In and out OF Denver,
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
GOVERNOR ROCKWELL
PROCLADNS APPLE WEEK

Keep the Apples Rolling" Is the
slogan Of National Apple Week which
viii be widely observed in Colorado,
beginning Wednesday. Oct 81. and
continuing to Wednesday, Nov. Z.
Chambers of commerce in many
cities and towns have been asked to
cooperate and many have Indicated
they will do SO in order to eAsasn q
wider distribution and use Of the
applA 'sking of fruits" Among these
are the chambers in the following
cities: Denver. Fort Collins. Greeley,
steran9. ,Lovpaand. Lonsmont, Boul-
der. coacrAdo, Srinxs, Pueblo. La
Plata, Walsenburg, Trinidad. Salida,
Leadville and Glenwood Springs.
The healthful qualities of the apple
will be emphasized. People will be
urged to get their families into the
apple eating habit and to have bas-
ket in the pantry always handy.
Apples are declared to be natures
own remedy for many OF manlind's
ills.
Window displays OF Coloradogrown
apples by merchants will be one of the
many features Of the week. which has
been Officially recognized by Lieuten-
ant-Governor Robert F. Rockwell in
proclamation pointing out the sig
nifance of\Apple Week and OF the de-
velopmenk Of Colorado's fruit industry.
Grocers and others dealing in apples
will especially cooperate to make the
week success.
Rosy apples make rosy Cheeks" is
one OF the health messages with rela-
tion to children that will be widely
repeated.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
GENEROUS RESPONSE TO
CALL 1ADE BY HOSPITAL

Unusual interest was manifested in
the Donation Day for the benefit Of
the Western Slope Memorial Hospital.
A steady stream of visitors poured
in and out of the hospital all Of Sat
uriay afternoon, each contributing his
bit, thus making 1t possible for the
hospital to meet the constantly in
creasing demand for charity work.
1t was gratifying to note the large
proportion of donations that came
from former patients Of the hospital.
or people who have had friends or re-
latives as patients; showing that those
most familiar with the institution best
realize its Importance to our city.
There was no soliciting. More than
one hundred people came cheerfully to
give on Saturday; and each day since.
new names have been added to our
list of doners.
The committees from Hotchlcass and
Cedaredge have not yet reported. r.
Besides the vegetables. fruits, jellies
groceries. linens. furniture, ETC., $65.00
in cash. and one ton Of coal has been
received. Also ninety quarts of peach
es canned by Mrs. J. e. Moore for the
hospitals use.
We take this opportunity to thank
the newspapers and the Colonial
Theatre for the publicity given rec
Of charge.
A complete list of donors. together
with their donations will be given in
hospitals annual report to appear
about the first Of the year
The following is list of the new
members added to the Aid:
Mrs. w. R. Johnson. Mrs. VIM Gar
win, Mrs. c. B. Adams. Mrs. VIM
Mack. Mrs. Emma Nutter, Mrs. C.
Gonsolus. Mrs. s. B. Mccain, Mira
Kesling. Mrs. NJ. White, Mrs. N.
Ween. These are considered valu-
able additions to the association.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
WHALENS STUDENT WINS
GOLD MEDAL IN CONTEST

Vivian Corrales. a student at the
Delta Business college, was this week
awarded gold medal from the Rem
ington Typewriter company at New
York. in recognition Of her work at
typewriting.
The requirement for this medal Is
IS words per minute for ten minutes
continuous writing. with not more
than five errors. Miss Corrales wrote
Sc words per minute. with three err
rors.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
BANKERS ENTERTAINED
BY AUSTIN FRIDAY EVE

The State Bank of Austin were
hosts to the Delta County bankers
association Friday evening in the
basement of the new church which
was tastefuiiy decorated Tor the occa-
sion.
An orchestra directed by DIR. T. H.
Aust of Cedaredge, rendered delightful
music throughout the evening. and
five-course banquet was served by the
Austin ladies. the quality of which was
best proven by the manner in which
the guests absorbed it.
H. K. Ferguson presided as very
able and pleasing POSTMASTER and
during the banquet short talks were
made by representatives of practically
every bank of the county. Each bank
was represented by several officers
and directors.
Hon. A. J. Hotchkiss of Delta was
the chief spokesman, and his address
was listened to with keenest interest.
Following the banquet the regular
business session was held with A. n.
Mathews. President in charge. Var
lOuS uAlIcTS VI pupuC AutCACSI WSA0
discussed among which were the var
ious road issues of the day-the Nc
Clure Pass, Black Mesa and Grand
Mesa roads. The need for encourage
ment of the dairying industry was
brought out very ably by E. F. Paxson
of Hotchkiss and general discussion
resulted in the appointment of a COM
mittee to Investigate the matter and
report on ways and means to further
this movement in Delta County. H. H.
wolbert manager of the Delta County
Credit Association was present and
explained the functioning Of the new
organization and urged the support Of
the banks of the county. Various
banking matters were discussed.
A resolution expressing the appre-
citation of the splendid banquet served
by the ladies. of the orchestra selec-
tions, and of the program was adopt
ed unanimously. The next regular
meeting will be held at Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-26
WILL LOCATE ON coAsT-
GIVES UP FARMING PURSUIT

Leaving early Wednesday were +.
b. Lockard. wife and family. and Mr..
and Mrs. w. N. Plantz. OF Eckert, on
an overland trip to Los Angeles. The
Lockards expect to locate there. but
Mr.. and Mrs. Plantx expect to 80 to
France In the spring. Mrs. Plants. It
will be recalled. was French girl
whom Mr.. Plantx married while serv-
ing Uncle Sam over the sea, and
brought home at the close Of the
war. Mr.. Lockard IL q nephew Of
Thomas L. and F. @. Bonfils Of Dem
YER Post fame, and he has been look
Ing after their ranch near Nckert.