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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
EXPLORER FINDS INDIAN TRIBE
 RULED BY WOMEN; UPPER AMAZON

BOSTON, Jan. 29.--An Indian tribe of South America ruled entirely by women was described recently by Dr. A. Hamilton Rice in lecture before the Lowell Institute. The tribe lives on the Icana River, a branch of the upper Amazon, where Dr. Rice went on a trip of explor- ation
 The women of the tribs appeared to be permanent residents of the village, Dr. Rice said. while the men who were there came mostly from tn.bes along the River Guiana. The ancient Amazonian legend. of q tribe of self supportive women, vis- ited from time to time by men of other tribes, came to the explorers mind with his discovery. he said. and indicated to him that he might have found the basis for the legend.
 During his lecture. Dr. Rice was asked # he believed that former President Roosevelt's life had been shortened by the effects of his South African journey. He replied:
 "Yes, he died from the effects of his journey to South Africa. There
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Jan. 29.-The action of France in occupying cer- tain territory in the Ruhr Valley was given stamp of approval by the national executive committee Of the American Legion at it's recent meet ing in Indianapolis, attended by rep rcsentatives from every state.
 The committee also adopted reso- lutions approving the action of the authorities of the state of Louisiana in their endeavors to enforce law and order and condemned the murder Of an ex-service man by a "lawless band" Another resolution was adopt cd urging the government of tho United States to lend it's aid to abate the world crisis and assist in the es- tablishment of peace.
 Occupation Necessary
 French occupation of the Ruhr was deemed necessary by Legion heads The resolution charged that Germans had attempted to wreck the finan-
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
STYLES FOR
 MEN ARE TO
 BE SET NOW
Fourteenth Annual Meeting of Merchant Tailors Will
 Begin Tomorrow.

DETROIT. Jan. 29.-Styles for GUS tom-made mems clothing for the present year are expected to be set here during the 1ith annual meeting of the National Association of Mer- chant Tailors. beginning tomorrow, to February 2, inclusive The fashion decrees will be contained in the re- port of the fashion committee.
 One of the most important ques- tions to come before the convention, according to Wilbur ". Stewart, of Philadelphia, association president. is the lack of workers in the clothing trade said by MT. Stewart 10 have been caused by restrictions on i'm migration.
 "It now requires f3 days to fill an order for a suit of clothes" MT. Stewart said This is harmful 10 the business and we will seek to find remedy at the convention
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29

American Legion Supports
 France i'm Occupying Ruhr
 Valley; Deemed Necessary

attitude toward organized labor was considered. Alvin Owsley, national commander, declared the Legion owed no allegiance to either labor or capital He said that the ex-seryice man had the right to decide for him self whether or not he desired to af- filiate with organized labor and should be moved solely by the die tates of his own conscience.
 Commander Owsiey was authorized to raise an endowment fund ot S100 900 from Legion posts to defray expenses incidental to the decoration of 32,00O graves of American sol diers and sailors in European eoun- tries. Committees were also author .zed to consider the establishment of an orphans home for children Of ex-service men and the examination If all textbooks in the schools of the country to discover any alleged un-American contents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29

was not doctor in New York who knew what ailed him.
 The object of Dr. Rice's explora- tion was mainly to determine the character of the country surrounding the Italia, Mesaya and Inirida Rlcers, and to identify these rivers.
 At San Martin he found 800 per. sons served by three priests who bemoaned their lack of knowledge of medicine. Many of their parishion- CTS were suffering from disease. pr. Rlce's examinations developed that they carried the tertian form Of malarial parasite and the epidemic skin disease known as pinta, par ticularly disflguring form. Daily Dr Rice was begged for relief by the sufferers.
 The old La Sal-Calama trail across the Vega in the rainy season caused Dr. Rice's party much difficulty. For nearly 45 miles the trail crosses q chain of swamps and quagmires through which the natives of the party floundered naked. cursing and whipping the pack animals before them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29

cial system of their country for the purpose Of avoiding payment and "by evasion and trickery sought to deprive France of the awards made by the peace conference" The com mittee voted to send copies Of the resolution 10 President Harding, the Congress and the French Ambassa- dor to the United States.
 Mer Rouge Investigation
 The resolution on the Mer Rouge investigation was short but to the point. It follows; Be it resolved, That this committee approve of the action of the authorities of the state of Louisiana in their endaayors to enforce law and order and condemn the foal murder of one of our com rades by lawless band. and that we await with scrutiny the bringing to the bar of justice the perpetrator os this crime
 Attitude on Labor
 When the question of the Legion's
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
CONTRACTS FOR
 ALASKA TIMBER
 SOON BE SIGNED
Secretary Wallace Expects to Soon Close Deals with
 Large Companies.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20. Negotia. tions ara under way which are ex- pected to initiate the establishment of an important industry in South ern Alaska capable of furnishing per- potullly a large proportion of print paper demands of the United States Semretary Wallace of the Depart
 ment of Agriculture expects soon to sign contracts with a number of re
 sponsible concerns for the purchase of pulpwood from Alaska National
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
Colorado State Rangers
 Are Ordered Disbanded

DENVER. Jan. 29.-In letter which Governor Sweet has addressed to Adjutant General Newton, the immediate disbandment of the State on February l. Governor Sweet said in his letter that the State Rangers were not needed in times of peace and the organization should be dis banded as "step towards nor malcy"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
RUM RUNNERS
 ACTIVE AGAIN
 ON EAST SIDE
Large Quantities of Whiskey Reported to Have Been
 Struggled to Land.

HIGHLANDS, N. j., Jan. 29. Rum runners eff the New Jersey Coast, idle for more than two weeks, re- sumed activities last night.
 Scores of small boats are said to have made many successful trips. carving from 75 10 150 cases of liquor each on every run.
 The Dry Navy seemed powerless to cope with the situation, although two dry boats chased two vessels near the shore, where the rum run ners poisoned their cargoes of whisky.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
Head of Trainmen Going
 With Manufacturing Co.

CLEVELAND. Jan. 29-William G. Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. announced today he had accepted the presidency of the Steigel. Meyer Manufacturing Company. The firm is a sfO,0O0. 900 corporation manufacturing automatic train control devices mechanically stopping trains when anything goes wrong. Lee will resign as head of the trainmen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
MUCH LIQUOR SMUGGLING

WASHINGTON. Jan. 29.-Liquor is being smugglel into the United States from the Bahama Islands at m average of 1.200,000 gallons an- nually, while the government and population of that British colony re- ceiye an immense revenue from the traffic and seems absolutely indls- posed to check it.
 This is according to statement issued today by Representative Rog- CTS. Republican, of Massachusetts, based on what he declared to be official data furnished by the Stale Department
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
WAR REGARDED
 AS INEVITABLE
 IN NEAR EAST
Turkish Press Express Views Following Results at
 Peace Conference.
MILITARY AGREEMENTS
 BETWEEN TWO NATIONS
Reported Russia and Turkey Have Made Combine
 British Preparing.

NsTANTlNoPlE, Jan. 29.-The Turkish press today considers tho Lausanne conference already mor- bund and expresses the gravest ap- prehension over the events to come.
 1t is claimed that official circles regard war as inevitable unless the League of Nations finds solution other than those of the British pro posals, which would be acceptable to Turkey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
CONFERENCE NEAR END

LAUSANNE. Jan. 29-lt now ap- pears most probable that the Near East peace conference will adjoura without reaching an agreement. ac- cordng to practically all delegates. A treaty will be handed to the Turks ish delegates. The British are cling ing to the hope the Turks will sign t. but they stand out alone In this belief.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
CONGRESS IS
 NOW NEAR END
Efforts Will Be Made to Rush Important Legislation
 Through Houses.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.--With only five weeks intervening before the final adjournment of Congress, the Republican leaders of the Senate are determined to utilize every pos sible means to bring about the pas sage Of the three principal pieces of legislation, including the rural credits bill and the army appropriation measure.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
FOR MILITARY supPoRr

BELGRADE. Jan. 29-Foreign Min ister Tchirchern. of Russia. and ls- met Pasha claim that secret agree mont has been perfected at the Laus- anne conference by which Russia and Turkey will give to each other military support in the Near East in case hostilities are resumed. This ia according to government news paper today
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
 "NOTHING TO IT"

LAUSANNE, Jan 29--The Spokes- man of the Russian delegation this afternoon characterized as an inyen- tion the Belgrade report that Turkey and Russia wolrld give to each other mutual military support in case Great Britain and Turkey go to war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
Alaska May Get Large Fund For Roads

SEATTLE, Jan. 29-The Seattle Chamber of Commerce is supporting the amendment of Delegate Suther- land 10 make the Federal Highway Act include Alaska In case this goes through, Alaska will receive $6,O0000o for roads, but otherwise only S465,000 carried by the army appropriation bill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
Bebe Daniels Undergoes
 Operation, Appendicitis

NEW YORK. Jan. 29.-Bebe Dan 'els. movie actress. today underwent m operation for appendicitis Her condition is pronounced most satis- factory late this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
WARLlkE MOVE MADE

LONDON. Jan 29.--1in view of the Turkish attitude at Lausanne regard ing the Mosnl district, the British military authorities at Irak have dis patched large force of troops with airplanes to the area between Mosui and Shergant as q precautionary mea. sure
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
GOVERNMENT MAY GET OUT
 OF RED INK

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29--The pos. sibilfy that the government may completely avoid a deficit during the present fiscal year and start next July with a balance on the right side of the ledger. was suggested by President Harding in message read today at a conference of the ofll- cials of the Budget Bureau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
Armenians Are Invited
 To Settle in Russia

LAUSANNE. Jan 29.-Russia to- day notified the Near East Peace Conference she had invited. in CO., operation with Georgia and Ukraine. a considerable number" of Armen- ian immigrants to settle in their re- speetive territories.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
Louisiana Disappears;
 .Bobbed Up Again Today

MONROE, La. Jan. 29.-Harold Teegerstown. who disappeared on the night Of December p and has been sought in connection with the Bastrop hearing. appeared on the streets today Teegerstown said he was back to stay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
Alameda Naval Base
 Matter Is Postponed

WASHINGTON, Jan, 29.-The House naval committee has post poned until the next Congress action on the offer of the City of Alameda to donate tract of land for a naval l base.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
Honeymoon at DoSrn is Very Lonely Affair

DOORN. Jan. g. Former Kaiser William at his party on his 65th birthday Saturday seemed depressed and his bride complained that Doorn was dull. lonely and bored her exceedingly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29

CONsTANTINOPLE. Jan. 29,- Mustapha Kennel Pasha is reported to have today married daughter of Turkish merchant of Symrna. The bride brought him a dowry of 1 100000 Turkish lire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
FRENCH ADOPT
 N E W TACTICS
 IN RUHR AREA
Principal German Officials Being Arrested and will
 Be Expelled.

DUSSELDORF, Jan. 29 - The, French authorities today began al series of wholesale arrests and ex-l pulsion of the highest German offi-l cials. principally chiefs of Bureausl of Municipalities and heads of ether services for refusal to obey military orders
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
RHTNELAND REPUBLIC.

BERLIN, Jan. 29.--The Gefman government claims to be in posses sion of copies of printed placards being distributed throughout the
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
Army Appropriation
 Bill Finally Reported

WASHINGTON. Jan. 29.-The army appropriation bill carrying a total of $3f0,000.00O was reported to the Senate this afternoon after the mili- tary committee added S6,5O0. .00O to the measure passed by the House.
 The Associated Press cables that sfforts are being made to ascertain whether the Alaska items have been changed in the final report on the bill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29

The property mentioned above is in the Mount Mckinley district and was discovered in 1921 by Giles and Grant Last spring Aitken and Price secured the property on a $2O.000 option. Price has been in charge of the property during the season.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-29
LARGE COPPER
 DEAL IN NORTH
 REPORTED MADE
Tom Aiken and John Price Reported to Have Sold
 Out to Cuggenhems.

SEATTLE, Jan. 29.-Maurice D. leehey announced today that Tom Aiken and his partner, .John Price, have completed a deal to sell their copper property in the upper Kan tishna district. Alaska, to the Gug- senheims. The purchase price is said to be for $1,ooO,000.
 Tom Aitken went to Alaska to start life anew after he was deserted in Seattle in 1914, by an actress whom he married in New York City and on whom he is said to have squandered a fortune.
 Aitken and Price, with San Fran cisco interests, arc said 10 have made $1,0ooooo dredging for gold last year.
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Evening star., 1923-11-18

Of Mr.. and Mrs. Percival T. Lewis,
became the bride of Mr.. Willard Put
nam Smith, jr.. son of Mr.. and Mrs,
willard p. Smith, sr., of Newark. N. j.,
last evening at the home of the
brides parents at Garrett Park, Md.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. o. A. Gillingham, pastor OF
germantown Presbyterian Church.
The home was decorated with potted
plants. palms and chrysanthemnms.
The bride was given In marriage by
her father. and wore gown of white
georgette crepe with silver trimming
and made on straight lines. Her tullo
veil was held by wreath of orange
blossoms. and she carried u shower
bouquet of bride roses. The matron
of honor, Miss Augusta Lewis. sister
or the bride, wore dress or blue
panne velvet trimmed In rhtnestones
and made on old-fashioned lines with
boufYant skirt and tight bodice, She
carried large bouquet of white
chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids.
Miss Mary Leaman and Miss Frances
IIeaman. cousins of the bride, wore
dresses of orchid and apricot crepe do
chine. They carried bouquets of
bronze and pink chrysanthemums and
each wore a silver bandeau.
The flower girl was little Harriet
Riggs, niece of the bride. who wore a
dress of changeable green and silver
taffeta with a wreath OF silver, and
y
NUNS. Mr.. Lawrence Lewis, brother
of the bride. was best man.
Miss Nellie Owens sang 20 Promise
Me-" The wedding march was played
by Miss Laughery, assisted by Miss
Bell on the violin. There were about
l25 relatives and friends of the bride
and groom present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith later left for
New York. On their return they will
make their home in Newark, n. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry S. Ridgely of
Morrison street, Chevy Chase, have
issued invitations for the marriage of
their daughter Marie Repp to Mr..
Mrs. Elmer Gates of Washington.
Thursday November %.
Miss Ridgely will have her cousin,
Miss Catherine Caldwell. as maid of
honor. and Mr. Donald Gates, brother
of the bridegroom. will act as best
man. Little Miss Helen Ridgely, sis
ter of the bride. will be flower girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert X. Ford, 5527
7th street northwest. announce the
marriage of their daughter Mary to
Mr.. Charles Barrick. The marriage
took place at o'clock Monday, No
Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Father Rockenback. The church was
beautifully decorated with large
white chrysanthemums. The bride
wore gown of gray crepe de chine,
with a hat to match.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barrick will be at
home, TIA n street northwest, after
November 90.
Evening star., 1923-11-18

Nine. Elena Ythrbe de Amor
is making an extended stay at
wardman Park Hotel en- route to
her home in Mexicos She is accom-
panied by her three daughters.
Evening star., 1923-11-18
Benefit Party Listed
To Aid Refugee Children

A bridge and mai. .tongg party will
be given by tho COMMITTEES FOR the
relief OF tho fatheriess ahiidren Ia
Greece, In the ballroom In wardman
Park Hotel. which has been kindly
loaned for the purpose by Mr, Harry
Wardman. the afternoon OF Friday,
December II. the object being 10 raise
funds for feeding and clothing the
100000 destitute children among the
Greek refugceh.
Tables for either bridge or nah a
jonRg may be reserved for that
afternoon from either Mrs. Charles
IL. Howry or from Mrs. Joseph
Davies.
Tuesday morning. November 30. at
the meeting of tho aewing circle, tho
speaker will he Nine. TaanndoH.
honorary chairman OF tho central
committee. who viii talk on "Condl =
tions In Greece Among the Refugees" !"
at II o'clock. In tho Child Welfare
building. under the direction or the
Washington committee. or which Mrs.
Thomas III. &. Reed is active chair
man.
Evening star., 1923-11-18

Mrs Warren Newton Akers of La
mont street will leave Monday to
parents. Mr.. and Mis-. Howell Jones,
in Topeka, Kan.
Evening star., 1923-11-18
Weddings.
(Cortinued from Fourth Page.)

e.
of Philadelphia. Pa: Mr. William
Hanley of Chicago. H.: Mrs David
+. Dempsey and Mrs. Clarence Ow-
/, ings. of Long Island. N. Y: Mrs Kate
Mclean, Mrs. Lewis Castell, Mrs. Nat
tie Petit, Mrs. Oliver Murray, Miss
Frances A. Mclean. Mrs Ella Curl
and Miss Grace Curl of Washington:
Miss Lucille Flippen of Richmond,
Va: Mrs r. II. Barrett, Miss Marian
Barrett and Mr.. Randolph Barrett Of
Norfolk, Va.
After the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor left for a short wedding trip
and upon their return will reside at
$50 Spruce street. Lyon Park, Va.
st. Dominic's Roman Catholic
Church was the scene OF a quiet but
attractive wedding Thursday after
noon, November Is, in the presence
of few relatives and friends, when
Miss Margaret A. Walsh of Elkridge,
Md. was united in marriage to Mr.
Timothy A. Driscoll, jr. of Wash
ington. Rev. Francis E. German
: o. P, of Houston. Tex, cousin of the
bridegroom, officiated. The bride
wore navy blue georgette dress,
with hat to match and a corsage
bouquet of roses and lilies of the
valley. !: Miss Mary Grace Grimes and
Mr. Aloysius O'Donnoughue. niece
Evening star., 1923-11-18

and nephew of the bridegroom, were
| the only attendants.
I During the ceremony Miss Bishop,
organist of St. Dominic's Church,
| rendered several solos. and played
| the wedding march.
! The out-of-town guests were Mr..
| and Mrs. Howard of Baltimore, cou-
sins of the bride, and Mrs. Herbert
Grimes of Inlet. Va, sister of the
bridegroom. Immediately after the
! wedding Mr.. and Mrs. Driscoll left
| for a trip to New York and Atlantic
City. A reception will be given in
| their honor at the home of the bride
| groom's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. limo
thy DrisGol, this evening.
A wedding of general interest in
| Washington and Maryland took place
| Wednesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
at st. Marks Episcopal Church. when
Miss Katharine Brawner, grand
became the bride of Mr.. Maynard
Millar Hansen. The ceremony was
: performed by Rev. William H. Pettus.
The church was decorated in yellow
| chrysanthemumS and autumn leaves.
| The bride. who was given in mar
| riage by her brother, Mr.. Robert NJ.
| Brawner, wore a suit of reindeer gray
| cloth trimmed with squirrel and a
| large blue and gray hat. She carried
| a shower bouquet of bride roses and
lilies of the valley. The brides cou-
| sin, Miss Helen Margaret Tew. was
maid of honor and wore a gown of
| gray fiat crepe with a bouquet of
| French roses.
The best man was Mr.; Charles
! Wood, brother-in-law of the bride
| groom. Immediately after the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen left
| Washington for a southern wedding
! trip. They will be at home after De-
cember l at 635 3 street northeast.
The out-of-town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. p. A. Lewis and Mrs. Ashby
| Lewis of Manassas. Va; Mr.. and Mrs
Demaine of Alexandria,. Va: Mr.. and
, Mrs. Claude A. Arnold of Annapolis
J Junction, Nd; Mr.. Samuel Mcmillan.
| Miss Jeanette Mcmillan and Miss Mar
garette Roycroft of Baltimore. Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Wolff announce
| the marriage of their daughter, Lu-
| liam Myrtle, and Mr.. Harry Raymond
knudson, Saturday, November 3, at
Minneapolis. MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knudson are at home
! at 221 7th avenue west, Duluth, Mimi
A very pretty wedding took place
Wednesday evening at o'clock at
st. Patrick's Church, when Miss An
geia Giordano became the bride of
| Joseph Novoa. The ceremony was
! performed by Rev. Lawrence Sheehan
The bride wore dark blue beaded
gown, white ermine coat and silver
lace hat. The bridesmaids were Miss
Alice hewitt and Mrs. Joseph Gior-
| dano. of this city. Joseph Giordano
was best man.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held at 1861 Girard street north
: h honeymoon in r Cuba
Miss Bessie Lo Lewis, daughter
Evening star., 1923-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs Edward H.. Alsop Will
have as their guests for. short
time the Prince and Princess OF
Hesse, who will arrive Friday, De-
cember IA Mr.. and Mrs Alsop will
give a dance for them Saturday. De-
cember l5
Evening star., 1923-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Wolff announce
the marriage of their daughter, Lu-
liam Myrtle, and Mr.. Harry Raymond
knudson,. Saturday, November 3. at
Minneapolis, Mimi.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knudson are at home
at 221 7th avenue west, Duluth, MINI.
Evening star., 1923-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs Charles D. Chaplin
of Paris, who formerly lived in
Washington, are here for visit.
staying at Wardman Park Hotel.
They will go shortly to Chicago to
visit Mr.. Chapin's parents before re-
turning to France.
Evening star., 1923-11-18
At Homes Scheduled
For Society Guidance

Mrs William Mather Lewis will be
at home November 20 after 4 o'clock.
Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe will resume
her Thursday afternoons at home De-
cember 6.
Mrs. Doren p. Johnson will be at
home informally this afternoon.
Mrs Sidney C. Kaufman with her
young daughter. Miss Virginia Kauf-
man. was at home yesterday after
noon. entertaining at a tea in their
apartment at 1858 Columbia road.
Among the guests were Miss Tomlin,
Mrs. Etz, Miss Constance Etz, Miss
Robinson, Miss Dudley. Mile Lemoine,
Miss Gatelle, Mrs. Griffith, Miss Saun-
ders and Miss Cook.