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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19
MARY MILES MINTER AT COLISEUM SATURDAY.

To one man marriage with the girl meant just $20.000.
 To the other it brought visions of awakening into true beauty dormant mind, kept sterile by an incredibly narrow environment.
 Which did she choose? That's the question which provides the strong dramatic emphasis of "rillie'' the new Mary Miles Minter Realart starring vehicle which is at the Coli. scum Sunday matinee and night.
 Miss Minter is said to present the most appealing characterization oi her career as the little Mennonite heroine. Frank Urson directed with supervision by Elmer Harris.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19

in the war that soon followed the tragedy. As commander of the St.
 Paul, transatlantic liner convert ed into an auxiliary cruiser. he cap tured the Spanish collier Restormel, carrying coal to cervera, and thus
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19
What fhe World Is 1o1n8
 BY popU ARcAfBcH Z
ZEN BY POPULAR MECHANICS cJNAGA2EEE
A Simple Derrick for Farms

A handy and efficient derrick can be built in short time from material found on nearly every farm. l. consists of dis carded wagon tongue, piyoted on fence post so as to revolve freely, and fitted with a simple winch for raising the load
 An iron pivot yoke Is forged 10 the shape shown, or one may be built up of flat and round iron. A hole is drilled in the post
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19
Bottled Fluid Can Lift Tons

Sinbad's genii flask has been ontdone in real life by the invention of an expand ing fluid easily carried in steel bottles by child. The power may be released by 3 valve and used with jacks or other lifting devices to raise street cars, autos, and heavy weights. It is estimated that the
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19
Drills HorizontalHo Straight

Anyone who has ever used a brace and bit knows that in the drilling of horizontal holes there Is great tendency to raise or lower the brace trifie while drilling, which, of course, results in the hole being drilled at an angle. To overcome this tend ency, slip large washer that is free from burrs over the bit so that it I, sts on the smooth shank AS soon as the bit is held at all angle the washer will travel one way the fault instantly. ~w~
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19
"Knock- 'Ern-Dead" Rat Trap

A mechanical rat killer with heavy spring and Q rotating double hammer which strikes the animal on the head and throws him from 5 to feet, is the latest in traps. This device automatically re- sets itself for the next blow, and two safety catches prevent accidental dis charge. The rat is thrown away st once Aad leaves no odor to scare away other
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19

as the star, and a notable supporting cast, including Rudolph Valentino,
 will be seen at the Palace Sunday
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19

Fresh killed chickens for frying. roasting and stewing. D. E. Fem mer. Phone III. adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19
-- T -|T1TI ! l7f | 71--l V Attractions
 ut TheaferS
ATTRACTIONS TONIGHT

COLISEUM Jack London's "The Star Rover" PALAcE-HalI Gaines "The Chris tian."
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19

Fresh killed chickens for frying, roasting and stewing D. B. Fem mer Phone H. adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19

seaigd tlie fate of the Spanish fleet at Santiago The cruiser Isabelle II, and the destroyer Terror both hauled down their flags and surrendered to I~"4
 Naval Career.
 The naval career of Sigsbcc began when he was enlg boy of fl years. Born in Albany. N Y. in 1S45, ne entered Annapolis in 1859. At IS lie had graduated and was serving with the West Gulf Squadron in the Civil War Al 19 he followed Farragut as an ensign through the battle oi Mo bile Bay Al 2o hs was fighting m der Porter at Fort Fisher. At 23 he had been promoted 10 the rank of Lieutenant commander
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19

safety wall" of water protects him and serves amply to prevent blisters and burns. The nozzle proper is mounted in ball socket, so that it can he swung in any direction with equal facility. It can be connected to four, and even six lines of hose, and throws a stream of water l25 feet into the air.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19
COMINn AIn ncIlONS

COIISEUM-Mary MICS Mihter m "Tillie." PAlACE-Mae Murray and Rudolph Valentino in "The Delicious Little Devil"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-19
PROPOSED TUNNEL
 TO BRING OCEANS
 CLOSER TOGETHER

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Evening star., 1923-08-25
Intended Bride
Vanishes; Also
Johns Gift

Police hope tnat the next matri-
monial venture of John Frimarchi
will be bowling success. Yesterday
marked the second time John ap-
pealed to the officers to locate his In
tended bride and some cash he had
turned over. by way of demonstrating
good faith.
John, who lives at s Wonder court
southwest, the scene of the death a
short time ago of Basilio Forcomeni
at the hands Of another, had this ex-
perience:
Three men and two women, occu-
pants of large automobile. called on
him yesterday to fulfill a previous en-
gagement that Johns prospective
bride would be there at certain
time. Happy over the approaching
marriage, he handed over $3.50 to the
blushing fiancee, partly to show his
good faith and also to acquaint those
present with the fact that he had
money. Then, in the excitement of
the circumstances attending the mar
riage, the woman Swooned. John
rushed out for restoratives and when
he returned to the room was empty
and the car. his sweetheart and the
$3.50 were gone.
Evening star., 1923-08-25
Christian Endeavor News

A Christian Endcavor field day cele-
bration will be held by the District of
Columbia Christian Endeavor Union
on Labor day. The outing will be in
the grounds surrounding the Presby-
terian Church at East Falls Church.
Va. The intermediate Christian En-
deavor Union and the Christian En-
IdeaVorers composing the northern dis
trict of Virginia have been invited to
join with the Senior District Union in
this outing
The sports will be in charge of
Prof l.. c. Beckett. athletic director
OF the local \. 81. {. A.. who is pre-
pairing a schedule of events designed
and sports wherein only IL few par
ticipants will make up the program.
Each Christian Endcavor Society
attending will take sufficient food for
it's members.
Following the picnic supper. which
Will be served about $50, d brief yes-
per service will tie held.
Harvey r. Otterman, formerly presi-
dent of the District of Columbia
Christian Endeavor Union. has been
named superintendent of the Eyangel-
istic department Of the union. Mr.
otterman is preparing an extensive
program of evangelistic work for the
Union. At present, as result of his
eforts. the union is conducting serv-
ices at the Central Union Mission the
second Sunday night OF each month.
David McCahan. a member of the
christian EEdeavor Society of the
Church of the Covenant, has been ap-
pointed superintendent of the exten-
sion department of the District of
Columbia Christian Endeavor Union.
Evening star., 1923-08-25
Y. Nj. G. A. NEWS

Page Mex. Etchison. religious worl,
director, Y. N. c. ~, will speak al
the Georgetown Presbyterian Church
tomorrow morning at IL o'clock and
at the Petworth Baptist Church at
the pm.
The morning service at the Wilson
Memorial NJ. Z. Church will be con
Quoted by Rev +. w. Nickel.
Rev w. =. Blake Will preach at the
Petworth Baptist Church at the
morning service.
The pulpit of the Mt Tabor NJ p
Church will be occupied by Emerson
Rohart at the morning service.
Rev George CulbertSon will conduct
the morning service at the Sixth
Presbyterian Church
The ingram Congregational Church
will have as their speaker for the
morning service Homer j. Councillor,
dean. school of religious education.
Y. NJ. c. A.
David McCahan will be the speaker
at the Western Presbyterian Church
for the II o'clock service.
The sermon at the First Reformed
Church at the morning service will
be delivered by w. o. Hiltabidie.
The evening service of the kenil
worth Presbyterian Church will he
in charge of David Friedman.
Evening star., 1923-08-25
BULL FIGHTER GORED;
CROWD ATTACKS OTHER
First Victim Near Death-Man
Beaten Up for Refusal
to Fight.

MADRID. August 25.-One bull
fighter was gored and is dying from
his wounds and another is in a hos
pital recovering from injuries in
fiicted by an infuriated crowd after
bull-fighting exhibitions in different
parts of Spain today
The fatal attack was made upon
Antonio Costigo. the torrero, at Jaen.
Santander. Rafael Gomez Gallo, the
torrero. barely escaped with his life
when he refused to kill a bull after
the animal had wounded a brother
torrero. Angry spectators swarmed
the field, one breaking the fighters
knee and another kicking him in the
stomach. The police went to his
rescue and carried him away.
Evening star., 1923-08-25
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, August 25-A
burglar at 2:30 o'clock this morning
broke into the residence of Harry J.
Sculze. Linden avenue. Cottage
Mr.. Schulze and stole his trousers
containing $50. The presence of the
intruder aroused Schuize, who chased
the burglar. A report was made to
the police. The burglar was de-
scribed as colored, five feet five inches
tall. and wearing dark shirt and dark
clothing.
Miss Myrtilla NJ Graves and 9TH
ers have sold to Thomas l.. and J.
Brooke Carter houses and lot 62S and
$50 South Fairfax street. ID. II. Rust,
Jr.. special commissioner. has sold to
David l.. Norford lots IS. 26 and 27,
block ], Wheat d Suffers subdivision.
Deeds OF conveyance have just been
placed on record in the office of the
clerk OF the court
The marriage of Miss Edith Agnew
Mcdaniel and Alan Mckay Lindsey,
youngest son Of Mrs. Noble Lindsey
Of Rraddock Heights, north Of this
city. was solemnfzed yesterday in n
fiower-laden pergola in the garden
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. T..
Mcdaniel of Falls Church. Va The
ceremony. which was performed by
Rev. John Saey of the Methodist
Episcopal Church; was witnessed by
only the Immediate relatives and
friends. The bride. who was given in
marriage by her brother. Duvall Me-
Daniel, wore a gown of French blue
Ee"rsette. with picture hat of the
same color. and carried a bouquet Of
bride roses and lilies of the valley
Mrs. ID. +, Parrott of Falls Church,
a cousin of the bride. was matron of
honor, wearing a becoming gown of
white embroidered gcorgcttc, with q
lace hat. and carried pink roses.
Clarence Sale of this city acted as
no i
was followed by d reception. after
which Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey left for
short honeymoon. They will make
the!r home in La Plata. Md.
Members of the Citizens band are
today receiving congratulations on
having captured the first prize of
500 offered for the band playing the
hest at the concert given Thursday
night In Fredericksburg at the state
nremen's association meeting More
nan 1000 persons last night attended
the concert at Washington and Prince
streets.
Evening star., 1923-08-25
.13 D. C. MOTORISTS
IN MESH OF LAW
Special pikpa tch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, August 25-Harry
Gaines. 1913 Sth street. had his license
10 operate a car in Maryland revok ed
on a charge of operating while in
tox1cated. and twelve other Wash
lngton motorists were penalized by
suspensions of ten to fifteen days for
violations of the state motor vehicle
laws. according to the weekly report
OF David M. Schroeder. acting auto
mobile commissioner, made public to-
day.
Five were penalized for operating
without a license: Kelley Carter. 1117
LIST street northwest: Miss Estella
Dermody, 2111 I street northwest;
Frank j. Ragan. SO 10th street south
east. and Elmer Thompson 642 /
street northeast, ten days each. while
Damn Clark. 43 l. street, drew a fif-
teen-day suspension for the same Of
fense. Joseph A. Jarvic. 22SIa G
street southwest. and Otto A. Tan
drop, 1888 Meridian place, ten days
each for speeding and exceeding the
speed limit of thirty-five miles an
hour. Albert L. Summers. 1923 18th
street northwest, and Edward Lee
Travis Westover, Massachusetts ave-
nue. extended. received a fifteen day
and ten-day suspension. respectively.
for operating on an expired liscense.
Mrs. Alice Stephanson, 500 X street
northwest, fifteen days for failing to
keep to right of road; Adolph Kahn.
935 f street northwest ten days for
passing vehicle when way ahead is
not clear, and Abraham Stein. 432 X
street northwest. ten days for pass
ing vehicle at top of hill.
Evening star., 1923-08-25
HIGH SCORES MADE
BY GUARD R|FLEMEN
Battalion of D. C. Engineers
at Camp Simms Completes
Target Practice.

The I'd Battalion. 121st Engineers,
District National Guard. at Camp
Simms, completed its record rifle prac-
tice for the year at noon today -
company fired all of tho prescribed d
ranges yesterday. and Headquarters
and Service Company and e Company
completed their scores today.
Hlgh scores were made, some of to-
days qualifications being as follows:
Capt; Julian S. Oliff (camp command
err. serst. Just c. Jensen, Sergt. Ed
ward H. Thiele, expert rifiemen, and
Sergt. william j. Lee. marksman, of ID
Company; Capt. Sidney Morgan, Mas
ter Sergt. Fletcher F. Bernadorff. ex-
pert rinemen: Sergt. Frank B. Kaye.
Sharpshooter, and First Sergt. Whit
quarters and Service Company.
Athletics This Afternoon.
This afternoon will be devoted to
athletics. under Lieut.. Samuel II. Tur-
ner, camp athletic officer A ball
game between the Medical Corps and
Company and swimming events
nave been arranged. Formal guard
mount will be at $50 and a concert by
the band at Z o'clock
Church services will be held in
camp at IL o'clock tomorrow morning
dress parade and formal guard mount
o'no. Gnu Danu concert at 4 *.
The public is invited. All of next
week Will be devoted TO engineer
lield work and the success of Thurs
day nights demonstration of mimic
warfare was so largely attended that
1t has been decided to give another
demonstration of different problems
Wednesday night
Win in Target Operating.
The winning target operating team,
yesterday was Sergts. Otto Hermann
and Roland c. Simpson of hcadquar-
ters and service company.
A concert was given by the l2ist
Engineer Band. under Warrant Officer
Meyer Goldman, in the cafeteria OF
the government printing office yes
terday, from u to | o'clock.
Three programs had been arranged
and the band members were the
guests OF Public Printer Carter ano
the cafeteria association in Harding
Hall. Capt. Sidney Morgan commands
the band; Meyer Goldman. leader as
sisted by Master Sergt. Eugene Gass
and Technical Sergt. Lucius A
Shackleford.
The following promotions have beer
announced, ba sed on efficiency demon.
strated at this encampment: d Com.
pany. Sergts. j. Earl Olif and Arthur
s. Bacon: Corps. Frank a. pills.
Wells II. Heslop. G.. A Burbage
Clement W. Ciemons. Joseph c. Turcc
and Edgar S. McDonald; l. Company
Sergt. John V. Sasher and Corps.
| J. r. Quade and William L. Nalley.
Evening star., 1923-08-25
B. Y. P. u. NEWS

At a recent meeting of the program
committee of the West Washington
3. Y. p. L. there was outlined an
interesting and varied program for
September.
Among the features were the fol-
lowing: Discussion of the Meaning
of Loyalty" playet; "EchoS from the
Recent Worlds Baptist Alliance"
held at Stockholm, Sweden. These
meetings will be interspersed with
music. both vocal and instrumental.
recitations. etc.
Those taking part. were: z. c..
Hodges. president; W. b. Slack. vice
president: Miss Hazel Ladson. record
ing secretary; James Heating. public
ity agent; Roy Sabean. captain of
group /; ]; c. Howard, captain
of group 2; Mrs. Clarence Mccarthy,
captain of group A Miss Alice Lee
Hodges. captain of group 3. and
Clarence Mccarthy.
Among the visitors were Miss Annie
r. Hunter and the Misses Howard.
Evening star., 1923-08-25
clarendon PARK
FETE THRONCED
Frank Lyon Voices Need of
Keeping Children Out of
Traffic PeriIs.
Special Dispa tch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
CLARENDON, Va, August 25.-
Emphasizing the great need for more
public parks in the county in order
that the children may be kept off
the public highways and out of traf-
tic, Frank Lyon last night spoke be-
fore 900 Clarendon residents al exer-
clSeS which marked the dedication of
the large tract of land. bordered by
Virginia and Taylor Avenues, which
he has loaned to the town as d recrea-
tional center.
Mr.. Lyon made his address from
spacious and attractively construct
ed band stand. which he included
along with numerous comfortable
benches in his gift to the citizens of
! the community. and which will he
! used for concerts by the Clarendon
Community Band until cold weathe r
makes it's entry.
! Band Music Weekly.
The band. which is to be heard every
; Friday from now on except when the
Clarendon Citizens Association and
, Fire Departments annual carnival is
in progress, appeared for the first
time in the new stand last night as
, one of the features of the dedication
, exercises. That it acquitted itself in
excellent shape is attested to by the
enthusiastic applause which greeted
/ its every selection. Under tho leader
; ship of John Marcus. an exceptionally
wei balanced aggregation Of musi-
/ clans has been assembled.
Introductory remarks were made by
A. Frank Snyder, business manager
! of the band, who introduced Charles
| X. Taylor, president of the Clar-
endon Citizens Association, the next
speaker.
Tribute to Benefactor.
MIR. Taylor paid Mr.. Lyon a high
tribute. stating that he was one of the
! most progressive men in Arlington
county and had done more than any
one man to develop the advantages of
; the county" He thanked Mr.. Lyon
| on behalf OF the citizens for his gen
| erous gift and his great concern for
! the welfare of others.
! In responding Mr. Lyon declared
that he had always looked upon the
land as ideal for playground and
! 1t gave him great pleasure to turn It
/ over 10 the town for this purpose. He
stated that he hoped the mothers and
| babies would get as much pleasure
out OF the grounds, the benches and
sWings-the latter to be installed
later-as he does in providing them
MI Lyon suggested that the parents
form some sort of an organization
making il possible for some one TO be
present at the grounds at all times to
sec that order is kept, so that the
{ little children can fully enjoy them
I selves.
| Ladies Of the Clarendon Civic
League present were asked by Mr.
Taylor to take Mr.. Lyons suggestion
up with their organization and en-
deaNor to make some provision FOR
the carrying out of the suggestion.
Evening star., 1923-08-25
MAR|NESARE READY
TO TAKE THE FIELD
Nearly 4,C00 Men in Final
Parade Prior to Leaving
QuantiCo Monday.

The Marine Corps east coast eX-
pcditionary force staged its final pa
rade and review at QuantiCo, Va.
yesterday, preparatory to leaving for
its annual field exercises Monday
morning. The parade was in honor
of Mai. Gen. John \. Lejeunc. COM
mandant of the Marine Corps. who,
with Rear Admiral r. H. Jackson.
assistant chief OF the bureau of navi-
cation; Rear Admiral T. r. Stitt,
surgeon general of the Navy, and
Rear Admiral w. r. Shoemaker, chief
Of the war plans division of naval
operations, occupied the post of hon.
or in the reviewing stands with Brig.
Gen. S. ID. Butler. commanding gem
eral at Quantico.
Men in Line.
Nearly 1000 marines took part in
the ceremony. Infantry, of the ia =
nous 9TH and 6th regiments of world
war fame; mounted detachments, light
and heavy artillery, machine guns,
automatic ritlemen. trench mortar or
ganizations, tanks, anti-aircraft bat
teries and searchlight companies were
represented in the line of march,
while airplaneS from the Marine Avia- =
tion Corps at Quantico scared over
head.
In preparation tor the strenuous
campaign of more than q months
duration on which the marines will
embark Monday, full supplies of cloth
ing and equipment have been issued
10 all the men and a close inspection
was held for the purpose of making
sure that every man is properly
equipped. At the conclusion of the
parade and inspection the visiting
dignitaries pronounced the Quantico
force in excellent condition and ready
to assume its duties as an advanced
base force for the American Navy at
a moments notice, should emergency
arise.
Visitors Witness Foot Ball Game.
The parade and review began at
$50 and concluded at about 4 o'clock,
after which the distinguished visitors
were conducted to the stadium. where
they witnessed the celebrated marine
foot ball team of Quantico, which
engaged in it's first foot ball practice
of the season. Later in the day a
final rehearsal was held of the his
torical pageant of the battle of New
Market, which will be re-enacted in
conjunction with the cadet regiment
of the Virginia Military Institute at
New Market. Va. during the field ex-
ercises in September.
Evening star., 1923-08-25
RICHMOND PASTOR HERE

Rev. DR. w. w. Weeks, pastor Of
the Grace Street Baptist Church of
Richmond. Va, will occupy the pull
pit at the First Baptist Church. 18th
and o streets, tomorrow morning and
evening.
He has been pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Springfield, Mass,
and later of the First Baptist Church
OF Roanoke, Va. There will be a spe-
cial organ recital by Prof. Ferry from
TAO to pm. DR.. Henry Allen Tup-
per, the pastor. will be back from his
vacation September Q.
Evening star., 1923-08-25
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE. Md. August % fSne-
Lall.-" itn services In keeping with
the simplicity of his life. the funeral
of Judge Edward c. Peter. who died
suddenly Wednesday evening. took
place at ! l o'clock this morning from
the family residence here attended
by friends from this county. Fred
crick county. the District of Columbia
ana elsewhere. Rev. Parke p Flour
noy of Washington. at one time pas
tor of the Rockville Presbyteria n
Church. conducted the services. being
assisted by Rev. Millard F. Minnick,
rector of Christ Episcopal Church
Rockville. Burial was in Rockville
Union cemetery.
Judge Peters three sons-George.
j. FinSon and Edward Peter-and
Thomas L. Dawson. Thomas Ander-
son and Robert Peter. jr.. nephews,
all OF Rockville. were the pallbear-
crs. Headed by Chief Judge Ham
mond Crner and Associate Judge
Glenn Fl. Worthington of Frederick.
the members of the Montgomery and
Frederick county bars attended in a
body and accompanied the remains TO
the grave. There were many hand
some floral tributes
NJ. +. DAILY of Washington was
found guilty in the police court here
OF recklessness in operating an auto
mobile. and was fined $50 and costs
by Judge Samuel Riggs A machin .
he was driving coilided with another
car. He was acquitted on charge
of operating car while under the
influence of liquor.
The choir Of ST. Mary's Catholic
Church here gave a miscellaneous
shower last evening for Miss Mary
Lillian Morgan. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William f. Morgan of Rockville
whose marriage to Charles Chesley
Allies of Washington will take place
at the home of the bride-elect's par
ents the evening of Saturday, Sep
tember l. The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan was the scene. An enjoyable
evening was spent. The shower was
a complete surprise to Miss Morgan
Miss Christine Taylor and Lee
Beckman. both of Clifton. Va. OBJ
clerk of the circuit court here yester-
DAY.
For violations of the motor vehicle
regulations. the following have paid
fines or forfeited collaterals in the
police court here: Albert E.. Norton
$17: w D. Broden. $3.50; George w
Bond, $3.50: E. C. Barnkamp. $3.50.
Following long illness. Mrs. Caro-
line Sullivan. widow of John Sullivan
died on Thursday at her home at Lay
years. She is survived by two sons
and a daughter, John Sullivan and
John Gates of Lay Hill and Mrs
Alice Mullican of Olney. Mrs. Sulli-
van was twice. married. Inc Iunefd
will take place at o'clock Sunday
afternoon from the Free Methodist
Church at Lay Hill. Mrs. Sullivan
was before her marriage a Miss Bur.
riss. She had lived in the Lay Hill
neighborhood virtually all her life.
On charges of disorderly conduct
fines were imposed by Judge. Samuel
Riggs in the police court here as
follows: Richard Thomas, SIS and
costs; Howard Hill and Robert Hill
SIS and costs each. A fine of $25 and
&C SITS was imposed on Raymond Nc
Allister upon his conviction on
charge of assault.