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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
Resolutions

Resolutions
 The resolutions were moved by the Rev. Dr Frederick Spur of Bir- England pastor of the Hamstead Road Baptist Church of that city and president of the Ma tional Council of the Evangelical Free Churches, Incorporated. of Great Britain, and follow in full:
 ''The members of the Baptist World Congress, meeting in Stock. holm, deplore the many signs of the continuance of the war spirit. The results are disastrous to the commerce of the world, to the pro gi ess of liberty. to recovery from tie exhaustion of the late World War, to the advancement of the bro. therhood of man, and to the extension oi the Kingdom of Christ in the world
 Pray For Peace
 "The Congress first urges the members of the churches throughout .ne world to pray for peace, to tounterwork everything likely to DO
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Concen- trated food tablets, so small that they may bsssbalanced on the tip of the tongue, may yet supercede the weighty viands which now sus- tain man at the price of an enor- nous amount of kitchen drudgery Women may eventually put aside dish washing as lost art.
 This opinion is expressed by Sur geon General Hugh s. Cumming. of the United States Public Health Ser. vice. However. he tackled on res ervation or so.
 Personally I like to eat" he de- clared. 'sThere is nothing more pleasing to my gastronomic struc- ture than to gaze upon . table well set with plenteous food. Palate tick
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
Concentrated Tablets of
 < Food May Be Discovered

ling through the eye. which sets the gastric juices flowing. is held to be a great aid to digestion.
 "On the other hand, 1t may some day be possible to sit down to ta- ble full of dishes beautifully done in wax, swallow pill and get away with it. My grandfather. who died in 1909 at 93, used to say he con sidered nothing impossible in this wonderful age: that if it were said man would yet fly, he would net dis pute it. So I say that man may carry his dinner in his vest pocket.
 "The best we can now do is to dehydrate foods by some 70 per cent. Beyond taking the water out you can't reduce the weight and size. The job of putting square meal into a tablet is still open to science"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
Approve Plan for Merging
 Of M. E. Churches of U. s.

z CLEVELAND. July 26-The plan to merge the general conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church, North Methodist Episcol Church es and South Methodist Episcopal churches. separated since 1S45. has been adopted by the joint confer ence on unification plan. The reso- lution now goes to the General and National conferences of the church es.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
U, s, REVOLUTION MAY COME SAYS
 SENATOR ELECT
Magnus Johnson Makes Start ling Announcement to
 Associated Press.

ST. PAUL, July 26--Revolution-z- political. industrial or even a resort to arms-fsoes the United States If conditions confronting the labor man and the farmer are not changed" " detl81tj Menus Johns Il recently elected Farmer Labor Senator.
 You only think that the same thing that happened in Russia can- net hsppcn in this country the Senator-elo-t said in statement to- day to the Associated Press.
 But, don't fool yourself, it could happen here before you knew, what was going on.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
CALIFORNIA CROPS SHOW BIG
 IMPROVEMENT SUMMARY IS MADE

SACRAMENTO. Cal July 26. = Grain, fruit. vegetable and nut crops show general improvement, ac cording to the July report of the California Department of Agricul- ture issued here. A summary of the report shows:
 Preliminary estimates of the ae. reage of Indian corn reveal an in crease of ten per cent. above last year. which indicates total plant ing of 12S.000 acres. Wheat condition ls very good. with a total state production of 14,5s9.- 900 bushels.
 The state condition of oats is
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
Poison Pen'' Writer Is Woman Declares George Maxwell

NEW YORK, July 26.-penounc- ing A. A. Ryan and the District At torney for making public the names of women in arguing for the indict- ments against him, which were sub sequently dismissed yesterday, Geo. Maxwell music publisher, declared the author of the poison pen" let ters was a woman and known to him.
 Reports from Paris says Mrs. Ryan declared she had love affair with Maxwell, and the latter declared this was a lie, that she never said it and someone was plotting to ruin her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
HALF OF U. s.
 TIMBER IS CUT

SAN FRANCISCO. July 26. - A severe timber shortage in the Unit ed States is inevitable, according to the forest service. United States Department of Agriculture, in a statement issued here. The timber of the countryside is more than half cut, the forest service points out. Of the original S22,00,000 acres of timber land, only 47O000,00O acres stand today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
EUROPE IN NEED OF AID OF U. s. SAYS UNDERWOOD

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. July 26- United States Senator Oscar w. Un- derwood, in his first speech since his return from Europe. made it clear that in his opinion assistance of America was badly needed ill Europe to straighten out affairs.
 Senator Underwood said that un- less European governments were stabilized, American citizens would suffer greatly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
Fraud Charged in Sale
 Of Powder Plant by U. 5.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-charg- ing fraud and colusion, Attorney General Daugherty has filed a peti- tion in the Federal Court at Nash vile to set aside the contract sale by the Government of the Hickory Powder plant at Jacksonville, enn., to the Nashville Industrial Corpora. tion. The sale was made two years ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
Would Call Special Session to Fix Price of Wheat

PORTLAND, Ore, July 26.- United Staes Senator Chralee l.. McNary announced today he would ask President Harding to call special session ef Congress to fix the minimum price of $1.75 for wheat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
To Occupy Ruhr Until Preparations Paid, Says Belgium

BRUSSELS. July 26.-The draft of the Belgian reply to the British reparations note, which was sent to Paris yester- day. is in complete accord with the French veiws according to most reliable information ob- tainable.
 The reply of the Belgium government holds that the oc- cnpation of the Ruhr must be maintained as long as Ger many's unpaid reparations are due.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
German Frontier Opened;
 Rush on for Business

DUSSELDORF, July 26. - The frontier separating the Ruhr from the rest of Germany was opened at midnight and thousands of Germans are passing in and out of the sec tion today making haste to transact urgent business
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26

NATIONAL COMMANDER 0WSLEY
 DECLARES SOVIET CHIEFS PLAN
 TRIPS OF SENATORS FROM J. s.

number of our Senators and Con- grsesmen taking special trips ar ranged by Lenine and Trotdky and then reporting conditions gcod. They know that these two would only permit them to see places and look over situations where conditions were good"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26

CHEYENNE. July 26.-Alvin M. Owsloy, National Commander of the American Legion in an address at a banquet here last night said
 "I condemn with all the power I've got the plea we should reeog- nize the Soviet government of Rus si aand I do 1t knowing full well the
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
Priest Found Guilty by
 Jury in Ten Minutes

DENVER. July 26.--Father Grace. priest of the Catholic church at Ar vada, on trial in the Federal court charged with forging permit for application to ship liquor into Colo rado, was found guilty by jury de- liberating only 10 minutes.
 The penalty for forging permit is from one to five years and a fine not to exceed 5000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
Canadian Town Is
 Threatened by Fire

WYNARD, Sack, July 26.-Fire which last night threatened the business section of this town was early today after seven houses had been destroyed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26

ninety two per cent. of normal. com pared with eighty-fiye per cent. last year. and eighty-three per cent as a ten year average This condition indicates crop Of 5.669 900 bushels. compared with 5,250.O00 bushels in 1922.
 Forecast shows a production of 34.- 724,0o0 bushels of barley. The esti- mated barley production of the Unit cd States is 19s s.105,000 bushels.
 The preliminary acreage of rice planted in California in 1923 is 105, 300 acres, compared with 10000 ac-
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
ME TOO' SAYS MOSES.
Money Presses of
 Germany Kept Busy

BERLIN, July 26. - Germany money presses are reeling off notes to the amount of more than two trillion marks daily. The output Is being speeded up to enable the Reischbank to supply the demand which is large
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
Elsie Ferguson Given
 Her Divorce in Paris

PARIS, July 28.-Elsie Ferguson, American actress, was today granted divorce from Thomas Benedict Clarke. whom she married in 1916. The divorce was granted on the grounds of extreme indifference. de- sertion and failure to provide. Clark is well known financial man of New York City.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
GROWS HEFTY LEMONS

OAKLAND. Cal. July PA lem on weighing one and one-half pounds has been grown on tree in the Tel aciano ranch, near Hayward, Calif., according to ranch owners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26
JOHNSON RAPS
 WORLD COURT; ' GIVES ADVICE
Declares Europe Is Not Both ering About Proposed
 International Court.
WOULD DECIDE FOREIGN
 POLICY AT THE POLLS
California Senator Gives His Views at Dinner Tn His
 Honor Tn New York.

NEW YORK, July 26. - United States Senator Hiram w. Johnson, at a dinner given last night in his honor by committee composed largely of men who supported Theo- dore Roosevelt fer President in the third party campaign in 1912, de. clared America should stay out of the World Court and the League of Nations and also that this nations foreign policy should be decided at the polls in 1924.
 Senator Johnson said
 Nobody in Europe cares rap for the International Court.
 Many care very much whether we get into it..
 Nobody expects the World Court to selve any provocative interna- tional problems but many expect that if the United States can be luISd into it. tho United States is on the way not only to the League of Nations but to full participation in European affairs"
 Senator Johnson further declared ::
 "The International Court will not stop a war nor will 1t have the slightest effect upon wars
 Johnson said that although the suestions, membership in the League of Nations. had been settled in 1920. it had recurred and that he agreed with Former Justice Clark and Ham, ilton Holt, League advocates that the question of foreign policy should "come frankly, fairly and honestly" before the people so that they might decide" whether they wish to participate in the European political mess or follow the policy that thus tar has been ours. that had brought us our fame. cur prosperity, cur happiness and our glory
 ME TOO" SAYS MOSES.
 CONCORD. N. H.. July 25.-Unit- ed States Senator Moses today tele- grsphed U. S. Senator Johnson:
 You said it. There are two of us. anyway"
 Moses referred to the Californian's denouncing of the World Court and League of Nations made In New York last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-26

tcontiuueo on rage seven.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04

ton herein proposed authorize the
commission to submit an estimate to
the director of the budget each year
prior to the December session OF Con-
gress, which estimate shall state the
amount. required for carrying on the
work for the ensuing fiscal year. 1t
is also suggested. that the commits
sion be authorizSl to apportion the
work of preparation of plans, letting
Of contracts, and supervision or con"
struction of the buildings herein pro-
posed among such agencies or the
Government as appear best qualltled
to do the work.
''Thus it would merely be the duty
Of the commission to
IL. Submit the annual estimates TO
the Director Of the Budget as out
lined above.
"2. Decide what buildings are &C
tually needed by each department
and bureau.
'S. Decide what type of building
Is to be built.
~. Decide where each building is
to be located.
1.-THE various buildings recon-
mended herein could be constructed
under the general authorization sug-
gested above. The commission earn
estly hopes that Congress will take
some action in the near future with
a view to the adequate housing Of
the Federal departments"
The Washington times., 1923-01-04
POLICE SCHOOL
OPPOSED BY
OYSTER
Denies Need Of Teaching Traf-
fic Officers Courtesy, as
Chamber Suggested.
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Continued from Page I'D
citizens IS: 'tWhat the hell's the
big idea"
IL the citizens Of the District treat
the policemen with the proper re-
eOIs treatment In return, said the
Commissioner. s.The Job Of directing
traffic is a difficult one.
Many citizens attempt to bluff
these traffic men, and some go so
far as to insult them. Some think
they can bull the traffic men all
they please. But don't agree with
them. "A traffic policeman is human
and viii not stand too much.
There are many motorists who
have no trouble with traffic officers.
Some May be lizard Boiled"
''Thig il because they are court
EeOus, respect the law and realize that
a policeman ID only carrying out his
duty when he cautions or arrests q
person.
"Of course, there may be some men
on the force who are hard boiled
But very few, think. The men gen
orally are very courteous and con-
siderate. They treat the motorists
with all the respect they are entitled
to, think.
Maj. Daniel Sullivan, Superintend-
ent OF Police, said today that only
recently he had received number
of letters commencing the traffic
men of Washington for their court
eous treatment.
The chamber committees recon-
mendation is that q courtesy school
be established, this school to give
the police instruction In the proper
manner of dealing with the public.
1T seems to me that the average
traffic cop is entirely overlooking
the fact that he owes 1t to the
public to be courteous and helpful. =
Mr.. Darr told the committee, and
this is one situation which should
not exist
The committee yesterday voted in
favor of providing free uniforms
for police and firemen.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04
LAVALIERS ARE
OUSTED BY
FLASKS

Silver plated TASKS have displaced
the cavalier as the most popular
object in Washington jewelry es-
Establishments.
This interesting commentary on
the Volstead amendment was
brought to light at meeting of the
jewelry section of the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association held
in their rooms, yesterday afternoon.
Pearls, the jewelers. reported,
during the course of an intimate
discussion Of their individual bust
nesses, are holding their own, while
the diamond market, as predicted
last year, is reaching new high
levels.
Sidney Selinger, prominent in
the work Of the jewelry section OF
the association, has been delegated
by J. l.. Whitmore. president OF the
section, to make report on the
local tax situation at another meet.
ing to be held January "a.
1t develops that the payment OF
taxes in November proved ruinouS,
in a measure, to local jewelers. this
Christmas time and they desire
that the payments be made fall due
in October or September In the
future.
Selinger within a few days Will
go to New York with a view OF
obtaining an exhibit of jewelry for
a big night meeting by local Jew
elerS early in February.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04
Tries To Save Nickel
And Pays Court
$50 Fine
ny UnlveEsaI Service.

NEW YORK, Jan. lit IS an
old adage that says, ''Save the
pennies and the dollars will take
care Of themselves" But Nicholas
Weir saved one nickel and 1t
cost him $50.
Weir is the first person SEN
fenced here for trying to pass 9
worthless slug in place OF 9
nickel in the new automatic ma
chimes in the subway.
Millions Of nickels go through
the machines daily, and the
watchful agent at each station is
able to see each nickel as large
as q silver dollar by means Of .
large Tense in the machine. Weir
tried q slug and was caught be-
fore he got down stairs to the
train.
The detective said he had
thirteen other slugs In his pocket.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04


IL McGuk Ade O. Mcintyre K c.
INN Powers Damon
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The Washington times., 1923-01-04
DR.. Woods
Hutchinson

Starvation Only Cure
for Rats = says DR.. Hutch
inson, and gives us a vivid
account Of the destruc-
tive, disease-carrying pro-
clivities Of these hateful
pests.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04
From BoOtblack
to Secretary
Of Labor
By James j. D0Uis

Secretary Davis writes a
graphic story of his rise from
the ranks and begins his tale
by describing a bully good
scrap in boyhood days.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04

International art critic, de-
scribes resident members ex-
hibit at Washington Arts Club
and tells of striking canvasses
and their creators.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04
Leaders Among
Women Outline
Plans fO1. 1923

A page of brief but pithy statements from
women leaders in every movement, setting
forth their plans and prospects for the New
Year. Many Washington women in list of
notable contributors.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04
American Dollar
Dominates i'm
''Crazy' Germany

Decline of the mark has brought about
ascent of the dollar-now the wil-o -the-wisp
and nightmare of starving" Germany. A
special article cabled from Berln-author's
name deleted.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04
Can a Mansion
Be q Real Homer

Kathleen Norris asks
and tentatively answers
the question, claiming
service, love and inter-
dependence the real fac
tors in homelife.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04
lJosephus
Daniels

Nightmare" of. COM
petitive navy building in
view, according to Mr..
Daniels, who blam es
partial failure" Of Wash
ington disarmament con-
ference.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04
Lloyd George

Warns that Disarmament is the only salvation Of
EurOpe;" that Germany no longer furnishes decent
pretext for Frances arng and that the Russian army
is powerful only for defense Europe has not learned
the lesson of the World War.
The Washington times., 1923-01-04
G. ". U. Students
Offer Page Of Stories

Aspirants to journalistic
careers display their skill
as purveyors Of Copy"
and provide a glimpse at
the Danas and Brisbanes
Of the future.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-06-29
PEQUAMING BRIEFS

Peauaminc lost IT'S first home game
of baseball to Michigamme last Sun
day, l Alto z.
The steamers Hettler and Nesson
took full cargces of lumber from the
ccmpany's docks for eastern ports.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Colenso spent
Sunday IN Marquette.
Mrs. and Mrs. A. Schumacher and
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Beesley motcred to the copper coun-
try Sunday.
Misses Evelyn Thcresen land Ber-
tha Anderson will attend the summer
term Of the Normal at Marquette.
Joseph Sanregret had his knee frac-
tured Monday when he was thrown
from the carriage in the min. He
was taken to the hospital in Hancock,
in Hansen's ambulance and the frac-
ture set. The knee was found to be
broken in five places.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Sengebuscll
visited Tuesday in Marquette.
Principal B. d. Wood left last Fri
day for a two weeks visit in Ypsi-
lanti.
Fred Proctor, who has been attend
ing school in Detroit arrived here
last week to. spend vacation with his
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Tracy and sor
George and Miss Richards Of Hough.
ton visited here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Koppana ant
son Ralph returned last FRIDAY from
Lansing, Ralph graduating from ths
Michigan Agricultural College. The,
motored back in their new auto.
Martin Almli of Marquette, was {
week end guest Of his father.
A. Mike Anderson left yesterday fo1
Hancock, where he is securing med
ical treatment.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-06-29
SKANEE NOTES

Miss Clara Gust returned last FRI
day from Flint, where she taught
school the past year.
Supervisor and Mrs. Ernest Nelson,
Alfred Nelson and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
T. Young and sons visited in L'Anse
Monday.
Mrs. r. J. Londberg and children
CT Cheboygan visited here this week
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Lydman and
family of Dollar Bay visited here at
the home of Mr.. and Mrse. Gust, Mrs.
Lydman's parents.
John McComb was business caller
in L'Anse last Saturday.
Miss Pauline Hnrtvigh left last
Saturday fer Marquette to attend the
summer term of the Normal.
Mrs. Hartvigh visited in L'Anse
last Saturday.
Misses Maud and May McComb left
Monday for Marquette to attend the
summer term Of the Normal.
Leo Londberg on Monday accepted
a position as clerk in Martin Ryland-
er's general store.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-06-29
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

An adjourned special meeting of
the common council of the village Of
L'Anse, was held in the council cham
bers on the fourth day Of June, 1923.
There were present: President F.
j. Lyons, Trustees Edward Sicotte,
E. S. LeDuc, T. G. Belanger, M. o.
Seavoy and Henry Sands. Absent:
Trustee T. A. Boivin.
Meeting was called to order by
Pres. Lyons.
Minutes of the previous regular
meeting and a special meeting were
read and approved as read.
A motion was made by Belanger,
supported by Seavoy and carried by
the vote following, that the village
clerk be instructed to draw an order
in the amount of two hundred dollars
payable to the L'Anse Ford Band, as
its proportionate share toward the
maintenance of the above organiza-
ton.
Yeas-Sicotte, LeDuc, Belanger,
Seavoy and Sands.
Nays-None.
A motion was made bv Belanger
supported by Sicotte and carried by
the vote following, that the following
resolution be adopted:
Resolved, that the assessment roll
as received from the assessor be ac-
cepted and that one and one-half of
one percent Of the assessed valuation
cf taxable property or eight thousand
one hundred sixty-one dollars and
eighty cents (8161.80), be raised to
constitute General Fund, and that
cne-haf of one percent of the as.
sessed valuation of taxable property
or two thousand seven hundred TWEEN.
ty dollars and sixty cents (S272O.6O)
be raised to constitute a Highway
Fund.
Yeas-Sicotte, LeDuc, Belanper
Seavoy and Sands.
Nays-None.
On motion Of Seavoy, supported BY
LeDuc and carried by the vote fol.
lowing, a bill of Frank Menard fo,
freight end drayage of S11.S3, less 8
charge of $500 for removing rubbagt
dumped by him outside of the IRE
scribed limits Of the dumping ground:
was allowed.
Yeas-Sicotte, LeDuc, Belanger
Seavoy and Sands.
Nays-None.
No further business appearing
meeting was adjourned.
Arthur G. Gilman, Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-06-29
PICNIC WAS. SUCCESS

Escanaba will entertain the Upper
Peninsula Order Of Runberg next
year, that city being awarded this
honor at the Sunday meeting of the
various lodges of the order held at
the state park south Of Baraga.
Large delegations from all over the
district were present and enjoyed the
outing.
Addresses were made by Grand
Secretary John Warnstrorl of Ne
gaunee, Mss. Edward Jackson of
Gladstone, Attorney ]. j. O'Connor
of L'Arse, and Mayor II. j. Fall, and
John Beck of Baraga. Mrs. Jackson's
talk depicted the immigrant when
first landing in America.
The Negaunee branch of the order
had the largest delegation present.
The visitors, over five hundred
strong, were loud in their praise OF
the hospitality shown them.