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Evening star., 1923-03-10
BIBLE CLASS STARTED.

Under the committee on evangelism
OF the Woman'S 1ntcrdenominational
Missionary Federation. a Bible training
class has been started in the National
Training School at Lincoln Heights,
which will meet every Friday morning.
There were forty girls present at the
hrst meeting of tho class. Mrs. l..
Elaine Rising is the teacher This class
is direct result from the study Of the
textbook, THE Trend of the Races"
now IN progress under the federation.
Miss Mary j. Wright of Petworth Bap-
tist Church is chairman of the commit .
tee on evangelism and Mrs. Lewis III.
Russell of Wallace Memorial United
Presbyterian Church is associate chair
man.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
WILL TALK TO MEN.

The Mems Society of the Church
Of the Covenant. 18th and y streets
northwest, will hold its regular
monthly meeting at o'clock Tues
day evening in the lecture room Of
the church. Claudius ii. Huston. as
sistant secretary of commerce, will
address the society
l.. W. Wallace, an engineer and for
many years member of the faculty
of Purdue University. and now the
executive secretary of tho Federated
American Engineering Societies. will
tell the society of the concerted and
organized efforts which the engineer
ing profession Of this country is
making in the public interest.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
WILL ELECT OFFICERS.

Miss Mildred Kaminskie. American
ization secretary OF the Woman's
Homo Mission Society. will speak at
the meeting of the Womans Mission
ary Society of Grace Baptist Church.
9th street and South Carolina avenue
southeast. Tuesday. At this meeting
there will be an election of officers OF
the society for the year beginning
with April. Luncheon will be served
at noon and the meeting will open at
I o'clock
Evening star., 1923-03-10
ENDEAVORERS TO MEET.

Bradford Abernethy will be the
leader of the Intermediate Young
Peoples Society OF Christian Endeavor
service of Calvary Baptist Church at
o'clock tomorrow, while the senior
society, meeting at Gas O'Clock, will
have as It's leader Miss Eliza Merrill
Th" Tuesday Evening 6. T.. Society
service will he led by John Lake.
The Children's World Crusade will
continue its series of interesting
meetings, under the direction of Mrs.
Robbins. on March II. at o'clock
The subject will bc India"
Evening star., 1923-03-10
DR.. WOOD TO SPEAK.

At ST. Stephens Episcopal Church
14th street and Columbia road north
west, ut the IL o'clock service tomorrow
morning, the speaker will be Or. John
w. Wood. executive secretary of the
department of missions Of the national
council. In the afternoon DIR. Wood will
address the childrens meeting at
Epiphany Church and in the evening
will be the guest of honor at dinner at
the National Cathedral School for
Girls. on Wisconsin avenue. making a
short address to the school after din
Evening star., 1923-03-10
GIRLS CLASS TO MEET.

The evening branch Of the Rcd
Cross Auxiliary Of the Everygirls'
Bible class Of the Sabbath school OF
the Church OF the Covenant will meet
Monday evening at o'clock. Miss
Myrtle Wood, secretary of the class,
will preside.
The Christian Endeavor Society will
consider the topic Factors for Max
ing the Good Better" tomorrow even
ing at o'clock. David McCahan will
he the leader. 4 brief vesper serv-
ice Will precede this meeting and at
6 o'clock the Endeavorers will, az
usual. serve tea to members of the
society and their friends.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
VESPER SERVICE PROGRAM
Songs and Stories Under 2. w.
C. A. Auspices at 5:45 Tomorrow.

The vesper service Of the Young
women's Christian Association, 1898
F. street. will be held tomorroW AZ
5:45 o'clock. The program will be
composed of songs and stories Mrs
Graoe Hazard wormelle. director OF
Woodbridge School. accompanied by
Miss Rita Harbers, violinist, and Mrs
James Gutsell, pianist, Will give the
program.
Mrs. wormelIe's pupils will assist
her. Tea will be served
Evening star., 1923-03-10
WOMEN GIVEN VOTE.
Members of st. Marks Parish Show
Awakened Interest.

Woman members OF St. Marks par
ish have recently been given the right
to vote and hold Office and they are
now reported as taking considerable
interest in these activities.
The vestry granted the request Of
the petitioners, asking for this right,
and 1t was presented to the late con-
vention by the two delegates. D. M.
Lea and d. w. Gall, who succeeded
in getting the rights so extended and
the appreciation is already shown.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
MISSIONARY TO TALK.
Rev. J. P. Smith to Be Heard at
Central PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Row. J. p. Smith, a missionary OF
the Presbyterian Church. from Cam
pinas. Brazil. will make an address
In the Central Presbyterian Church
reared in Brazil. ana Is familiar with
the customs and habits OF the South
American peoples. The service sun
day night will be tho annual foreign
missionary praise service. under the
auspices OF the Woman's Auxiliary.
Rev. DR.. James II. Taylor, pastor OF
the church, will preach at the morn
Ing service.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
DR.. PIERCE TO SPEAK.

Rev. DR.. Jason Noble Pierce Of the
Congregational Church will address
the Baptist pastors conference Mon
day at 1880 am. in the Calvary
Baptist Church building. Sth and III
the World Growing Larger or Small
err" Pastors, ministers and evangel-
lists are invited
Evening star., 1923-03-10
MRS. RAYS. TO SPEAK.

Mrs. Charles X. Rays Of New York
city, general secretary for tho Won
ans Board OF Foreign Missions OF
the Presbyterian Church, will ad
dress the annual meeting of the So
ciety of the Covenant in the lecture
room OF the church at II o'clock am.
Tuesday
Evening star., 1923-03-10
FOURTH LENTEN SERMON
Rector of st. Thomas Church An
nounces Services.

DR.. c. Ernest Smith. rector Of ST.
Thomas Church. 18th street near Du-
pont Circle. will preach tomorrow
morning his fourth sermon in the
Lenten course he Ia preaching on
THE Old Faith and Evolution"
AT night there will be service Of
baptism for some OF those who will
be confirmed next Sunday and on the
Sunday following, when Bishop
Harding visits the church.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
REV. H. w. HODGE SPEAKER

Rev. H. W. Hodge Of New York city,
district elder OF the Free Methodist
Church, will speak at the Free Gospel
Assembly. $50 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. next Wednesday at S pm.
II. w. Kline will conduct the gospel
service tonight. II. L. Collier. pastor.
Will conduct the pentecostal service
tomorrow at 3 pm.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
WILL CLOSE MONDAY.

The novena of grace, in honor of st
Francis Navier. which is being held a,
st. Mary's Church, will close Monday
evening at : 80. There will be a ser.
mon 10y Rev. Charles A. Hart of the
Catholic University, the final prayers
OF the novena will be recited, and solemr
beuediction of the blessed sacramen,
will be given.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
KINNEAR CLASS Dimes.
Trophy Awarded Basket Ball Play
ers at Annual Spread.

The Kinnear class for young men
Of the Sabbath school held its annual
banquet last evening. A trophy was
awarded to the basket ball quintet
for winning the championship OF the
local Sunday School League.
Members OF the team were present
ed with gold medals. as follows: c. r,
Yagle, c. G. Andrews. w. w. Cum
ningham, T.. s. Robinson. +. J. Thorn
as. G. Edgington. c. i. Rogers and j.
Hill. A smaller cup was presented to
the Mount Pleasant NJ. +. team. run
ners-up in the league race.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
PLANS FOURTH SERMON.

At Advent Episcopal Church tomor-
row evening will be the fourth of
the series of on-conferences on
some of the Fundamentals of Chris
tianity." Wednesday evening the
special speaker will be Rev W. w.
Shearer. Friday at 4:30 o'clock the
rector Rev. Thorn Williamson. jr.
will address the young people, IT,.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
WOMAN WILL PREACH.
Mrs. Rosa Stephenson to Be at Cos
mopolitan Baptist Church.

Mrs Rosa Stephenson of Jackson
villc. Fla. evangelist and divine heal
er, Sill preach tomorrow at i ain. at
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, y
street between 9th and 10th north
west Rev. Dr. Simon T. W. Drew.
pastor. will preach at y pm. and bap-
tize several persons.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
REVIVAL MEETINGS HERE.

Evangelistio meetings will be held
in the Warner Memorial Presby-
terian Church. Kensington, Md. Rev.
r. Atkinson. pastor, during the next
two weeks. Rev. DR.. W. A. Cook OF
Philadelphia. Pa. will speak on We'd
nesday. Thursday and Friday. Meet
ings are to be held at 7:45 pm.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
TO LEAD YOUNG MEMS CLASS

Guilford S. Jameson, vice president
Of tho District of Columbia Sunday
School Council and a member of the
central committee of Mems Organized
Bible Glasses of Washington. will lead
the young mems class tomorrow
morning at the First Congregational
Church at 10 o'clock
Evening star., 1923-03-10

Some Washington Birds" is tho
subject tomorrow night Of Rev. L.
Hez Sven at the Centennial Bapti st
Church. The morning subject is
Jesus Hand Is for Believers"
Evening star., 1923-03-10
SIBLEY GUILD TO MEET.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Woman's Guild OF Sibley Memorial
Hospital will be held Thursday at
Rust Hall. 1150 North Capitol street,
to make arrangements for the annua
tea and linen shower to be held
April 90.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
BIZ REV. HUGH r. STEVENSON.
JESUS IN GETHsEMAND.
Luke. 22.l-73.

Goldne Text-Christ also suf-
fered for sinse once, the right
eous for the unrighteous, that
he might bring US to God.-
I Peter. SIS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
WRONG ROOM ENTERED BY WOMAN
 OHIO PASTOR IS CHARGED SIXTY
 DOLLARS FOR KISS; ARREST MADE

CHICAGO, III. May 2i -"Whese. tors room and threw her arms about his neck and kissed hJn and sad unto him:
 "'Verily love thee. And the pastor gpye her the gate"
 All of whicn may some day form the basis for sermon on "pltfalls for pastors in a great city" by a minister from Perrysburg, Ohio
 1t happened in Loop hotel.
 The minister was putting the fin ishing touches to q shave when the door of his room burst open. The pastor gasped and blushed simultane ously. Framed in the doorway was a stylishly dressed young woman swaying gently but ilnsteadily
 "'Scuse me-" she exclaimed with an unmistakably John Barleyeornish accent. Wrong room. My mistake. Oh, we'll she staggered toward the startled pastor threw an arm about his neck, planted a fcrvid kiss upon his brow and chung tight.
 Whereupon the pastor resorted ta force the young woman out of his room. With the door safely locked he wiped his brow, then he made al alarming discovery. His purse, con tainlng $60, had vanished from h,s hip pocket He carried his tale [; Sergeant Thomas Mcfarland
 "Old stuff 1uoth the Sergeant Come with me
 At the detective bureau he haulad out dozcn photos eI, women. The minister identified one It was ni Mary Moore, kneiwn variousay by q half dozen aliases Sergeant McFar- land arrested her
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
ALASKA TOURIST SEASON STARTS
 EARLY RESULT GOOD ADVERTISING

SEATTLE. May 24.-Success Of a cooperative advertising campaign oi the Alaska Steamship Company, Pa cific Steamship Company and Cana dian Pacific lines is indicated when 24 round-trip passengers left on the Queen yesterday
 Hugh Mackenzie, Admiral Line general passenger agent, declared this is the earliest in the season that toWfptolevcr left here for the North
 'qAdvertising last winter throughout CaRd} and the United States de- clafedc that May and September were ideal months to travel in Al aska. pointing out that the atmos phere was clearer than in June, July and August.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
SCIENTISTS PREPARE TO OBSERVE
 SUNS ECLIPSE AT CATALINA ISLE

LOS ANGELES. May 24 -lBy AS sociated Press )-'When the sh idoN of the moon ends its diagonal dash across the Pacific September 10 next and strikes inland near Santa Cata lima Island near here, pilgrims from all parts of the world will be on hand to watch the first total eclipse of the sun visible in the United States since 1918.
 Regarded as the most important as- tronomical event of the year, the September eclipse will attract thou sands of scientific men to Southern California, and preparations have been made to facilitate the work oi observers and to accommodate the various scientific organizations which will hold gatherings in this city in connection with the phenomenon.
 While the total phase of the eclipse
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Believes Great Lake
 Of Oil Under Alaska

LOS ANGELES. May 24 Alaska threatens to compete with California as one of the oil producing regions, Alaska
 ''The Standard and Associated Oil Companies have started drilling for oil just west of Seward said Mar eules. Indications are that there is d lake of oil under Southeastern the territory will probably see ap- other rush. which will no doubt ex- ceed the gold rush of earlier days
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
WEALTHY MAN SH0T;MYSTERY
 IS APPARENT

BAKERSFIELD, Cal. May 24.- Magruder Beall, wealthy Seattle Vsshon Island florists. heavily inter- ested in silver mining ventures in Mojave County. is lying critically wounded in hospital here.
 The police are investigating and have held w. k. Raymond, who came here recently.
 The authorities said Beall stopped to give aid to man apparently badly injured and lying beside the roadside.
 The injured man suddenly straightened up and shot Beall through the back
 Other companions of Beall gave inc0nclusive stories.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
BATHING SUIT PARS0N AGAIN
 BACK IN FOLD
Rev. Irwin of Oklahoma Re- instated by Presbytreian
 General Assembly.

INDIANAPOL,1 Nav 24 -Tha General Assembly c, the rreabyter- ian Church has ordered the rein statement of Rev. Thomas J. Irwin, of Latwton, Okla, suspended last year when he was charged with per forming marriage ceremony with the principals all in bathing suits.
 The judicial committee reported the punishment was too severe and unfwarranted by the facts"
 Late yesterday afternoon the Fmdamentalists opposing the liberal ism of Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdcll forced through the General Assem- 'bly by vote of 439 to 359 resolu- tion directing the New York Presby. terian Assembly to require preaching in the First Church in New York City to conform to the confession of faith.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Utah Firm to Lay
 Mexican Rail Link

OGDTN. Utah, May 24.-The Utah Construction Company of Ogden an nounced that it had obtained a $6,000.0 contract from tho South, crn Pacific Railroad Company of Mexico for the construction of track age Ibetween Topic and Ulquemada This link is part of the line which will connect Nogales with Mexico City via the West Coast
 E. o. Wattis, official of the Utah concern. telegraphed from Los An. gcles that his company had been awarded the contract
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24

yill be visible from Santa Catalina sland. several expeditions from American and European observator- es will await tho ob5curation at En- icnada, Lower California. where the period of totality will last three min ites and iS seconds, as against two minutes and 48 seconds at Santa Catalina.
 Somc of the scientists will photo graph stars in tho vicinity of the sun in an effort further to substantiate he Einstein theory. according to which light rays, being matter and therefore subject to the pull of gravi- tntion, are deflected from their course by the proximity of hcav- cnly body.
 Other observers win devote their attention to the corona, the golden { tContinued on Page Three,)
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
WILL
 FORGE FIGHT
 ON BRIGANDS
Troops Are to Engage in Att tack to Secure Release
 of Foreign Captives.

SHANGHAI May 24. - A panic has seized the Paotzuku brigands as the government troops launch a determined campaign against the outlaws in efforts to break com munication sand force an issue in the international problem revolving about the capture of the foreigners
 It is understood the governments plan is to rescue the captives by force and this movement will be put into action at once
 The bandit chiefs are said to be greatly disheartened at the refusal of the Peking diplomatic corps to deal with them
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Narcotics Seller
 Gets Five Years

SAN FRANCISCO, May 24-David Dsllario was sentenced to serve five years in the Federal penitentiary at Lcavenworth, Kan, after having been found guilty O. selling 37 ounces of narcotics. United Statcs Judge John s. Partridge explained the heavy sen tence with the statement that "a murderer is a gentleman compared to you"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Claims Man Was Slain
 Body Placed in Lake

SEATTLE, May 24.-Acting on the report a man was slain and his body thrown from a houseboat into Lake Union Tuesday night. the po- lice nent a patrol boat with a diver to conduct an investigation. The re- port came from a man who claimed to have been an eye witness to the disposal of the body. All names are withheld.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
RAILROAD SPUR NEAR ANCHORAGE
 WILL BE BUILT
Secretary of Interior Author izes Building of Spur
 to Coal Property.

WASHINGTON, May 2f.-Secretary of Interior Work has authorized the building of a spur track, four miles long, from the Matanuska branch Of the government railroad in Alaska, to the Moose Creek coal mines.
 It is estimated the cost of the new construction will be $125,000 and it is estimated 1t will save the railroad nearly the entire amount of the cost during the first year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
CHINESE TROOPS TO CHARGE
 BRIGANDS, RELEASE CAPTIVES
President Harding Appeals
 for Rededication of People
 to Purposes of Government

WASHINGTON May 24Prcsiden Harding addressing the National Council recently formed better American citizenship appealed for rededaon If the pe o the and of the set forth the itution
 President Harding said such reddan would furnish the on commanding dominating national interest which has been lacking since the
 President Harding declared that human oy faced complex difficult situation and 1t therefore of first all that they be brought und and of the underlying the Commonwealth and fix firmly their determination maintain institutions capable of progressive evolution and development.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Claims Canada Wants to
 Control Paper Industry

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Dr. Hugh Maker. legislative secretary of the American Paper & Pulp Association. addressed the Association of Paper Industry today and declared Canada has determined to control the paper industry of this continent.
 Dr Maker said the permaneney of the industry in the United States was dependent upon protection of the nations forests
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Gems Sold Merchant
 Turn Out to Be Glass

SHENANDOAH. May 24 Two strange men came to town and worked hard-luck story on Harry Rubin5ky, retired merchant which cost him $3.000
 They sold him a number of dia. monds which turned out to be glass,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Finds Possible Way Around
 Recent Prohibition Ruling

WASHINGTON May 24.--Indica- tions are given that Treasurer Mel. lon has found way of reconciling the Supreme Courts recent prohibit tion ruling with foreign laws re- quiring ships of their nationals to carry liquor as rations for crews.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
SITUATION IS WORSE.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-An of- ficiai Picking dispatch says the mor- ale of the bandit prisoners Is be coming lower"
 Sanitary conditions are described as very bad. The dispatch also said the bandits arc showing desire 10 negotiate.
 Another dispatch received from China today says the situation is complicated by Chinese politics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
WORLDS SPEED
 RECORD BEATEN
Tacoma Built Cruiser Mill waukee Beats Record on
 Builders Trial Trip.

SEATTLE. May 24.-The United States cruiser Milwaukee, built at the Todd Shipyards in Tacoma broke the worlds speed record for vessels over 1 400 tons at the builders trial trip yesterday It is announced the speed developed passing Forts Wor- den and Casey was 4147 miles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Sole Survivor Custer
 Massacre Passes Away

BILLINGS, Mont, May 24.-Chief EShuh Shee Ahish, or Curlcy, Indian scout, sole survivor of the Custer massacre and who brought the news of the tragic battle to the outside world, died Tuesday and was buried at the Crow Agency. He was 6S years old
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Doctor Fined $500
 On U. s. Dope Charge

CHICAGO. May 24.-Dr. James A. Lyon was fined $1,500 by Judge James H. Wilkorson in Federal court when Federal narcotics agents al leged that he had issued in IA days nearly 2.500 prescriptions for 71.636 grains of narcotics. The prescrip- tions, Federal agents said, were dis tributed among 75 patients,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Kentuckians in Alaska;
 Will Hunt in Interior

HAYNES. Alaska. May 24.-- David Walker and D. T. Martin of Louisville. Ky. arrived on the Ad- miral Rogers and are going on into the interior on a hunting expedition, also to look the country over. While here they are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Steve Sheldon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Congressional
 Party Reaches San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO. May a. Secretary Weeks and the big Congressional party has arrived here. Secretary Weeks addressed the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24

Startling involving the social ladder in New York; Philadelphia and Boston, follow the indictment City Grand Maxwell. publisher President Authors Publishers Maxwell hurrying home combat Allan A. fnancier of Thomas Fortune Maxwell author by coupling Maxwels with that of
 Allan uncomplimentay of other high social life similar letters coupling the with that of Maxwell, the charge is Maxwell himself Maxwell the charge ntmatng he himself had been victim of the and that a
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Communists Seize Police Headquarters At Gelsenkirchen

ESSEN, May 24.-Communlsts have taken possession of the police headquarters at Gelsen- kirchen and hoisted the red flag
 lAdyices from German sources said five were killed and 61 injured during the fight for pos session of the building.
 The struggle continued all night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Russian Refugees
 Bound for Frisco

MANILA, May 24.-Transport Mer- ing $40 Russian refugees who were expelled from Vladiyostok for Mon- archist indications.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
Wall Street Bomb
 Suspect Discharged

NEW YORK. May 24-Noah Ter ner. suspect in the Wall Street bomb explosion. has been discharged on account of insufficient evidence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
AMERICAN PAROLED.

SIIANGHAI, May 24. = J. B. Powell, American newspaperman, captive of the Suchow bandits. has been paroled 10 participate in the conferences for the release of the captives according to advices re- ceiyed here
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-24
BELGIUM TO CALL ADDITIONAL GLASSES TO C0L0RS; PRESENT
 CONSCRIPTS WILL BE KEPT ON

 months after expiration of
  Ruhr occupation fight railroad strike.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-11-08
IROTON BANK LOSES $4,000
IN DAYLIGHT ROBBERY

Alscrdeen.-Three bandits held up
three employees in the First National
Bank at Groton Tuesday, at 3 o'clock
and stole a sack containing $40, 900
in currency and Liberty bonds and an
unknown sum of loose currency and
coin which was on the counter.
After a running fire they escaped,
not however until after the sack con-
tanning the bulk of the loot had been
shot out of the hand of one of the men
as he made for the auto waiting be-
side the building.
The men headed west in a Buick
touring a which broke down near
James.
J. l.. Hem, manager OF tlte Inter
national Harvester company, was
held up in the highway by the men
at the stalled car and his auto taken
from him and the flight continued on
west.
Cotton people in an Essex car be-
longing to a travelling man who dis
covered the raid on the bank went in
pursuit.
Sheriff Smih and Chief Cameron or
ganiZed posses and have gone east of
Aberdeen upon all possible roads the
rem may have taken.