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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20

KANSAS CITY. Mo, Feb. 19.-Per- sistent and increasing effort on the part of unscrupulous brokers and financial sharpers to secure control CT possession of maturing Victory Notea and War Savings Certificates in exchange for questionable or worthless bonds and stocks, has ie,. p.llcd the United States Treasu1" .1e. partment to repeat the waning = sd'd ty Secretary Mellon at the fist of the year to holders of such gov. elnment securities, John A Pros .Ct, president of the InYestm ent bankers Association of America, 5d4d here today.
 "In addition the Department has strongly endorsed the action of the Investment Bankers Association of America, which recently adopted a resolution prohibiting it's members from conducting campaigns for the trading out of Liberty Bonds, Vic tory Notes and War Savings Certifi- cates into other securities added MT Prescott, who received today the governments endorsement and ap- proval of the Associations action.
 The president asserts that the pres ent redemption of Victory Notes and War Savings Certificates, amounting
 m the first case to a total of $700,- GOO ,000 and in the other to the sum of $625, 100000, lends a fertile field to the activities of such interruptions stock promoters.
 These maturing government se- curities are held by a large number of people who invested in them dur ing the war from patriotic motives but who never before had made any investments and who therefore have little or no experience in such mat ters,' says President Prescott. Tt is this class of men and women who are being imposed upon by the pro moters of fraudulent securities.
 To protect people who apply to them for advice in the matter, many bankers are strongly recommendinp the reinvestment of such funds in other government securities or other sound investments of proven worth.
 Tine resolution adopted by the Investment Bankers Association oi America declares all members ol tho Association are hereby requested 10 refrain from any campaigns con ductod either by public appeal cir culars. advertisements, or the con certed action on the part of sales men, which have for their purpose the inducing of owners of United States government securities to ex. change same for other forms of in vestments and that all members ol this Association are urged to use all possible influence in causing otlers 10 refrain from using similar cam raigns.'
 The following simple rules have been suggested by investment bank CTS of wide experience as an acid test for Investors:
 Rule Never permit q salesmaa
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20

kets full of good eats prepared by pretty country lassies.
 The music is 10 be really good and of the old barn dance style. It prom. ises to please those who like to polga. schottische and even "reel," ]" as well as those who prefer the up to-the-minute' dances. For those who do not care to dance card tables will be placed under the bal comics and cards fndulged in. Two prizes will be offered
 Uncle Josh" is giving a prize for the most beautiful basket Hot coffee will be served.
 Gingh9n dresses and aprons for the ladies, and oyeralls and soft shirts instead of mons dress suits.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
ARRESTED AND CHARGED
 WITH THEFT OF JUICE

Upon a warrant charging theft O! electric current and tampering with their service wires. sworn to by the Alaska Electric Light & Power Com pany of Juneau, Jaeh Cebalo was ar rested yesterday morning by United Statcs Deputy Marshals George Get f11en and N. o. Hardy and was taken by the latter to Juneau, where he must stand trial
 Whilc the officers were conducting q search of the presi5es of the ac- cused man they stumbled upon a quantity of homo brew and moon shine which was seized in line with their official duty and same is now being held pending further develop ments in the case
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING

The regular meeting of the Doug las Island Women's Club will be held "Wednesday evening of th.s week al the home of Mrs. John Livie at Treadwell. A program consisting oi readings by Mesdames Carl Carlson Charles Sey and IF. A. J. Gallwas will be given.
 Roll call will be answered with quotations from either Lincoln or Washington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
CHILD LABOR
 FIGHT BEGINS
First Round Is Won by Sup porters in Senate Com
 mittee-Up to States.

WASHINGTON, Feb 20.-Adyo- ce.cs of the child labor constitutional amendment won the first stage of their fight today when the Senate judiciary committee ordered favor able report on the committee resolu- tion providing submission Of snch an amendment to the various states.
 Opponents of the resolution. how ever, declared they would prevent adoption by the Senate of the amend ment giving Congress the power to prohibit labor by children under IS years of age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
DOUGLAS A. NIB. BOYS
 TRIM HOONAH FIRST TEAM

The local A. N B. basketball team proved too strong for the Hoonah team last night in their game, which resulted in the score of 26 to IS Neither team showed much speed, but the home team was more sue ,cessfnl in caging the bali than the visitors.
 The Hoonah second team won from the A. N. E. junior players by the small margin of IA to 13.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
HOONAh B. B. TEAMS WILL
 MEET TEAMS IN JUNEAU

Basketball games have been ar ranged for Wednesday night in Ju- neau between the Douglas Bremen and the Hoonah seniors and the Wild Cats of the Douglas school against the Hoonah second team.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
CARD ENTERTAINMENT
 OFFERED FOR TONIGHT

An evening full of pleasure is promised to all who attend the card party to be given tonight by the East ern Stars. in the Odd Fellows Hall ! The playing is to start about S:30 and six fine prizes are up for the guests to contend for. Refreshments will be served after the cards.
 An invitation is extended to all to attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
OH! EVERYBODY

Take a night off tonight or to- morrow and see the big comedy "A Night Off" at the Coliseum. You are going to laugh yourself into good humor. -adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS
FiREMEN HAVE MEETING;
 ANXIOUS FOR MORE B. B.

The regular meeting of companies Nos. l and of the Douglas Fire Department was held last night in the fire hall with a fair attendance out. Basketball formed the principal subject of discussion and it was de cided to line up some games to be played in the near future.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
HOT TIME IN DOUGLAS -tss NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT

'Uncle Josh win be with us next Friday night at the Junior-Sophomor Barn Dance and basket social!"
 From all appearances, ahe Natator- dlfm will be crammed with hopeful young "hayseeds" and jovial old "Hirams' bidding for beruffled bas-
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
CARD PLAYERS ATTENTION.

Everyone is invited to attend the card party to be given by the Doug las Eastern Star Tuesday night. in tue odd FelloWS Hall. adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20

n British Colun under influence the which central Kodiak this 29SS Fair weather prevails throughout tn portion of the Territory with temperatures about normal slightly below
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
Weather Conditions Az Recorded by the U. s.
 Weather Bureau. bs sg @.

Forecast for Juneau and vicinity for "A hours beginning tod Cloudy unsettled
 change in temperature moderate variable winds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20

NOTE Observations Portland Francisco made 1 m p. m
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20

Mrs. Dorothy w. Parkhurst, widow of the late Governor Fred erick H. Parkhurst, of Maine, has brought suit against the Employ CTS Liability Assurance Company, seeking to collect S7,500. Her husband died mysteriously, sup posedly from diphtheria under his tongue.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20
Large Body of Miners
 In Belgium on Strike

BRUSSELS, Feb. 2O.-Twenty-five thousand Belgian miners of 35,000 in the Mons Basin, have struck over the question of wages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-20

old papers Tor sale :. The Empire.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
UNDERGRADUATES

A great deal OF information Is OBJ
tanned by city officials which is never
made public. There are confidential
remarks made in city hall which may
be perfectly proper as giving general
data on various situations, but which
lack details and for that reason are
not repeated, as rumors and gossip
is more apt to lead to a wrong opin-
ion that to right one. Public Off.
Gals make certain moves for which
there may seem to be no explanation,
but which may be made with good
reason because OF private information
which is too uncertain to comment
upon.
At meeting of the board Of public
works next Tuesday evening a hear
ing will be held on the proposed lay
ing of permanent pavement on Grove
HILL The Mayor seems to think he
has reason to believe that this pave
ment can not be laid If the board
would keep within its appropriation.
1t is possible he will call for COM
plete review of the finances of that de-
partment Monday evening when the
board of finance and taxation hold a
special session. Possibly the Mayors
own figures suggest that, although the
board has money for this work, the
later fixed expenses of the board
would bring it beyond it's appropria- /
ton Possibly he believes it is time
to look ahead and order no work now
which, added to the coming necessary
expenses, would bring the. necessity |
for greater appropriation later
after this money has been spent. And .
perhaps he has had some informal .
from persons who know
hat the board fears it will have to
exceed its appropriations anyway, and
hat the cost of this particular pave
nent may be squeezed in like the
alesman who, travelling in a cold
and needing fur coat,
Fought one annd put it in the expense
,ccount. The boss" objected, but
'aid for the coat. few years later
he same salesman travelled the same
district. There was no sum. charged
p for fur overcoat in his expense
ccount
Il see you have no overcoat in this
Expense account" remarked the boss
,hen the account had been turned
I.
you don't see it there" returned
he salesman with twinkle in his
We, but it's there just the same"
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
lraken from Herald Of that date)

Harry C. Brown OF the Post once
has returned from two weeks va.
cation spent with his brother DR.
Thomas Brown OF Brooklyn.
NJ. y. Leghorn and l.. +. Snow
qualified for the finals In the checker
tournament last night. Mr.. Leghorn
won all his three games
Donations have already been re-
eeived at the Herald" Office for the
fund TO defray the expenses OF the
celebration for the homecoming SOL
diers. The total amount received so
far is slis.
In connection with the showing Of
Uncle Toms Cabin" at Mitchell's
Opera house tomorrow. there will be a
street parade at noon and band
concert In front OF the Opera House
In the evening. There will be buck
and wing dancing by clever and
original artists.
At the meeting OF the w. c. T. U.
yesterday II was announced that
union temperance meeting TO inaugur-
rate no license campaign will be held
In one of the city churches on Sept.
IS. The officers OF the w. c. T. U.
will make addresses.
The annual meeting of the German
Republican club will be held next
Wednesday evening, when officers will
be elected.
I. II. Solomon Is spending few
weeks vacation In the Empire State.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
rrnLIo puMrING aRouNp.

The suggestion has been made that
the city buy swamp land 10 be used
BY everyone as the one dumping
ground; that the city provide for
guarding II 10 see that nj fFss break
out and that there might be some
revenue from II By haling paper and
from the wire dumped there, II 10
more than probable such plan would
involve expense and not proht to the
city
This suggestion comes after a re-
port that the iire department spent
six hours fghting fires In three dump.
ing grounds In the city.
New Britain Is proud of her IRE
protection and the men who give II,
They are taking pretty good care OF
the people and. incidentally. the In
suranee companies, II may be ex-
,peeted that such insurance companies
will look with great favor upon this
new suggestion that there be but one
place where people may dump ashes
or other refuse.
But the way 10 look at this matter
is from the peoples point OF view.
The insurance companies are able 10
take pretty good care of themselves.
thank you. and there has never been
any complaint from the people that
they are not being taken care Of The
first thing to consider about this plan
for public dumping ground. is
whether or not II would be OF value 10
the city. looking at the latter point
In the light of use that is now made
OF material dumped.
It Is not possible that much land
Is filled In by this sort of material
that Is carried away and has to be
dumped somewhere? II there is such
land which the owner wants filled In
near the spot where the dumping
wagons are filled would 1t be quite
lair to the operators of those wagons
% insist that they take long trip,
light past a spot which should be
illed In. and far away TO the public
Jumping ground?
These are merely questions that
hould be answered before the city
ommits itself to plan that might
INVOLVE considerable expense to per-
ons who have been relying on hav-
ng land filled in in this way. and an
dded burden to those who are engag-
d in carrying away material to be
isposed of.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
COAL SETTLEMENT

1t looks as though the people had
won in the matter of the coal strike.
The term the people have won is
used advisediy for without the strong
conviction of the general public that
way out of the difficulty could be
found, miners and operators would not
have agreed. This force Of public
opinion has been emphasized in these
columns constantly and now the words
of John L. Lewis, president OF the
United Mine Workers. gives additional
proof. After IT was announced that
both miners and operators had agreed
on the four points suggested by Gov.
Pinchot Mr.. Lewis says: In acquies-
cling to the four basic points OF Gov.
Pinchot's proposal the representatives
of the mine workers have been fully
conscious of the public interest
we have a natural desire 10 -
-csstate and prevent If possible nation
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
COMMUNICATED
ABOUT STANLEY QUARTER.
Resident Wants Old Name Preserved
for Historical Value.

Editor New Britain Herald:
! / have noticed with some regret the
growing tendency to apply the name
of Belvidere to the entire section of
| the city lying north of Allen street
the old Stanley Quarter. very much
hope that the old name. will be re-
tanned. There are too many historical
associations connected with 1t to have
it lightly superseded. As far back as
1850 the district was so known nnd
was the most thickly settled portion
Of the community. 1t was in Stan
ley Quarter that hardware was first
manufactured, in the shop of Thomas
Richards where James North learned
his trade and started the chain of
events out of which North & Judd
grew. 1t was to Noah Stanleys tav-
ern in Stanley Quarter that people
came to discuss the stirring events
preceding the Revolution. 1t main
tanned school as far back as 1855.
Many of the families who are now in
fluential in the city date their New
Britain history back to the Stanley
Quarter. The name means too much
in the story of the city to fall into dis
use or to be replaced by the name of
real estate operation on one edge
of it,
1t seems to me that. it might be
we'll worth while to encourage the
study of the early history and geog-
raphy of New Britain. In other com
munities which have less reason to he
proud Of their record than New Brit
ain has one finds tablets erected
marking Colonial sites and snots Of
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08

81 tie lnhusAes 81 fAs league IL
bringing sboat = peaceful settlement
The League would h snail snsiF
Indeed wsFs Il 70 iasisi aRsa eomPli-
estiag : situation that seems 20 be
STRENGTHENING itself ont, merely for the
sake OF asserting what il might con-
slider lis rights, sush seilsa would VI
olsts the spirit Of peace, b. insisting
upon asserting its power for the sake
Of showing that power, The sRiFi, Of
the League should be and Is Of ideal
inspiration, Any petty move ~ II
would be in violent opposition TO tina.
spirit ia which il Was conserved,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08

sFmF eeffs
EasisA FFsasEissssn, ~he sue.
eeedsd Captain fahn Edesns resolves
hls hFst start h salvation Army ~ezk
in New Britain. he graduated fTsm
The army training school In Mes
York and in MAY 1913. was assigned
as lieutenant % assist Ensign Fred
Alllns Ia this city. he remained hers
until the night Of February ~, the
nisht Of the fiFes. shea he MAS called
10 Boston,
That the lot Of . Salvation army
effleer In this city has not Improved
much 10 shown BY the fact that En-
sign fredeFiekson Il. still waiting fer
the salary he earned during the frst
zine months he spent here, THIS 10
not unusual, Lieutenant Ethel Val.
entlns resigned from the army while
in New Britain for the same reason
and Captain Edsen leaves with ssy-
raj hundred dollars in back salary 70
be collected.
We are planning . drive for 81.
600. 10 clean up our debts. pay on
the interest on our home and rive
US q working budget for next year"
said Ensign Frederiekson. adding that
the army stili plans 10 continue its
campaign 10 be included IN the
United Community corporation.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08

Al suhsEias - :. We fssl hat oaI
ssliea In lhis IN voluntarily ssFesins
10 the public spirited proposals Of
Governor Pinehol sill meet the eeln'
meAasliea Of the American people snd
insure for the mine workers IN The
future : greater degree Of eoasidera-
iion fer ihs lie from walsh ihsy ua-
deaiahll sufsEH
These words Of the president Of the
uRi,sd Mine Workers certainly show a
study OF public epinien and = desire
10 obtain the gOod will Of the people
Ills moye Is wise enc from amy
angle, In addition TO The gaining Of a
greater degree Of approval than they
would have done had they held out
on all their demands, the miners have
won "a per cent wage increase for
all elassesi they have won the night
for the s-heur day and an agreement
10 have the wage plans revised, the
operators agreeing not TO make indi'
yidnal contracts with miners below
the prescribed rates,
The miners have lost the things the
operators have gained by the agree
ment 20 the four points, The operators
still have the open shop principle and
have been relieved of the ehsek.off de-
mand. Moreover the operators have
been relieved Of the prospect Of a
great loss financially which would
come were the strike 10 be prolong- |
ed. But the operators have had TO give |
up for the time being at least their
desire for arbitration.
The public has been the big gamer !
by the settlement II will have plety
OF coal. though at price increase OF
50 or 70 cents a ton unless
the plan to have this increase abb
sorbed by the railroads and distribu'
tors materializes. But the great gain
10 the public. deeper and more signi-
ncant than the price OF coal. Is the
fact that II has been shown public
opinion is force strong enough TO
prevent any dispute between men
bringing hardship upon all the people.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
THE LEAGUES INFLUENCE

Organs opposed to the League of
Nations may say, as one puts 1t, that
ths note dispatched to the allied
diplomatic representatives in Greece,
signed by the ambassadors of Great
Britain, France, Italy and Japan, and
giving Greece all she actually should
demand, constitutes victory for the
ambassadors and a partial defeat for
the League of Nations" but the same
organ, the New York Herald, farther
on in the somewhat editorial news
story, tends to contradict this sugges-
ton of defeat. For the same story has
these words.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
WE'RE U. S. w. v. IGNORED?
No Invitation Received TO Help Plan
for Constitution Week.

for Constitution Week.
Editor New Britain Herald:
As commander of the A. G. Ham,
mond camp. U. S. w. W. may | seek
little space in your paper TO express
the sentiment of the camp in refer
ence to the so-called Constitution
Week in New Britain. In the press
we have read that various veteran or
CARNATIONS in addition to churches,
civic bodies and individuals would be
invited TO attend a committee meeting
at which time plans would be dis
cussed for the observance of such x
week here.
Until late Friday afternoon no in
vitation had been received by the A.
@. Hammond camp TO send a repre-
sentative to this meeting. The MEM
bers or the camp feel that, with the
exception of the Grand Army men,
they have the oldest veteran organi-
zation in New Britain and were Justly
entitled to send delegate 10 this
gathering. Any just reason as TO why
they we're not invited would be up
preciate1.
ALFRED H. GRIswoLD.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08

A tailor Is not patronized
By those who want a hat;
A shoemaker won't get the coin
That's spent for a cravat.
A dentist gets no money for
Instructing folks to sing
A fighter wins his title In
A twenty-four foot ring.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
THE OBSER YER
Makes Random Observations
On the City and It's People

staggered by that eatasuophs, Il aid
net begin 10 compare with the de-
strueilen IN Japan. where property
damage may reach . total Of ts.eee.-
eee.eae ana the dead are counted hf
the tens cf thousands. New Britain
ls responding 10 the call for help,
Many leading men and women have
led with subscriptions In keeping
with the need Of the heur and their
wealth. The public II watching the
lift daily 10 learn what others OF
ample means are eeing 10 do about
II,
No doubt many New Britain pee-
pie wondered whether the plant OF the
Stanley Works al Kobe. Japan. was
IN the earthquake area and whether
any damage had been wrought. The
observer" made II point 10 In
yestieate and learned that, the plant
has been temporarily closed and for
that reason no word was received
from the manager In the japanese
city.
ehnfire eHnhaiiHA rum hHueeaiat
eenters throughout the United States
indicate that there will be an In.
tense demand Tor American building
products with which 70 reconstruct
the cities OF Toxic and Yokohama.
the mind turns TO build
ers hardware. The news reports OF a
demand having already set II. led the
Herald" to inquire at the office OF
The American Hardware Corporation
that concern would benent.
The inquirer was informed. this was
Early In the week. that no unusual
business activity which could be con-
nected with the earthquake had been
noticed.
Recollections OF the famous night |
" the frebug In New Britain when
he city was caught In an epidemic Of |
Tres and outside help was rushed here
o assist In fighting the flames. while
towns were filled with ru-
nors that the city was burning down,
IRE recalled by Ensign Carl Freder-
ckson, head Of the local Salvation !