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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
coRCoRAN ON TRIAL

Boston, Oct. 1f.-William J. Cor.
eoran, former district attorney of Mid
dlosex county, appeared in the super
ior court today for trial OH charges
of larceny and conspiracy with seven
codefendants.
Corcoran's alleged confession of
completely in various blackmail
schemes was introduced as evidence
in the trial which resulted in the re-
moval of Dist. Attorney Joseph G.
Felletier of Suffolk county. Later he
4Was indicted and released on bonds
which he defaulted He was found in
New York and brought back hero.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
WHIST AND BRIDGE PARTY

A whist and bridge party will be
given by the Ladies' Auxiliary of l.
O. 3. r. at Judd's hall tomorrow eve
ming. A very pleasing entertainment
will follow the whist. The commit
tee in charge of the affair consists of
the Misses Edith Rogin, F'reda Milko-
WITT. Sylvia Alex, Sarah Croll. Dora
Protass, Orna weinstein. Mrs. NJ.
Bromberg and Mrs. NJ. d. SAKE.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
BRINGS SUIT FOR 5000, 900.
Attorney General Daueherty starts
Action in Philadelphia Court.

Washington, Oct. 17.-Attorney
General Dausherty today announced
fling OF a civil suit in the Philadel-
phia district court to recover 100000
in war contract case growing out of
the purchase of the Mays Landing
ordnance depot at Atlantic City.
The defendants are Herman Kett-
man and r. Gordon Miles, trading as
L. Gordon Miles & Company Breach
of contract through alleged failure to
meet payments due the government is
charged and IL is also alleged that the
defendants sold and shipped away
from the depot large quantities or
government materials without author
ity and retained the money obtained.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
Faccenda Formally Held
As Dickson Girls Slayer

Philadelphia, Oct. ia formal
charge of murder was today lodged
against Ernesto Faccenda in connec-
ton with the killing OF Emma Dick
son, High school girl, whose battered
body was found in the woods along
the roadside near Bricksboro, N. j.,
month ago. The charge was made
by detectives from Cumberland coun-
ty, New Jersey. and was based on
what Faccenda is alleged to have told
shipyard foreman here about the
case.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
SO. GLENs FALLS HoLDuP

Saratoga Springs. N. Y. Oct. IT,
Three armed men entered the South
Glens Falls bank, just across the Hud-
son river from Glens Falls this after
noon. held up the president. selleck
]. varney, shot him in one leg when
be refused to give them money. They
escaped by automobile in the direc-
ton of this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
WILL HONOR "uNKNowN" HERO

Washington, Oct. 17.-President
Coolidge will follow the Armistice
day custom established last year by
President Harding, by going to
Arlington accompanied by Secretaries
Weeks and Denly and laying a
wreatl, on the tomb of the unknown
soldier.
In performing this act of tribute
year ago, Mr.. Harding expressed the
hope that his successors in office
would follow the custom.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
SEEKS MISSING son

New York. Oct II. - Theodore
Cone, Brooklyn printer, formerly of
New London, Conn, today asked ti',,
police to find his 4 year old son, Otto
who disappeared Monday after fill'ng
a knapsack of supplies and leaving a
note in which he said he thought ut
is about time | went out into the
world and made o man of myself
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
SHOWER FOR MISS WALTERS

A miscellaneous shower was ten
dered Miss Blanche Waters at the
home OF Mrs. Arthur Drogue of Ar
mistice street in honor of her engage
ment to Florian J. Fox. formerly of
New Haven, now with the A. T. and
T. Co.. of New York. A large number
of guests were present and Miss Wat
ers received many beautiful gifts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
BRmGEPonTER FINED
Assessed $500 For Having Liquor in
His Possession in Northampton

Northampton. Mass. Oct. THAR
ry ssiwitz Of Bridgeport. Conn. was
arrested by state OFFICER today and
in his automobile were found six cases
Of whiskey. He was arraigncd in
district court on a charge OF keeping
and exposing Intoxicating liquors and
was ired $500 and given suspended
sentence OF three months in the house
Of correction.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
John Joseph McDer1nott.

John Joseph McDermot, aged As
died at the home of his sister, Mrs
Julia Burns, at 325 Main street last
evening. He has been Ill for the past
two months. He leaves widow and
five children. his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael McDermott of this city,
and the following brothers and sis
tiers: James and Joseph McDermott
of this city, Mrs. Alex Stewart, Mrs.
Thomas Hennessey. and Mrs. Julia
Burns of this city, and Mrs. Thomas
Case of Yalesville.
Funeral services will be held at st.
Mary's church at o'clock Friday
morning. Burial will be in st. Mary's
cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
Bopy rs FOUND.

Norwich. oct 1.-THE body of
Charles La Chappell, SO. weaver.
employed by Briggs Mfg Co, volun-
town, was found, in the river at that
town last night. Missing since sstur-
day. he is believed 10 have acct
dental1y slipped into the water.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
TufrrralH
CARD OF THANKS

The family OF the late Edward L.
Janswick acknowledges and deeply
appreciates the kind expressions of
sympathy from our neighbors and
friends. especially to the Elks and the
Sisson Drug Co.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
SQUIRREL RE1RvEs BALLS

Montreal, Oct. 1I.-Mrs Archie NC
Lean of Lachine, playing the Femme
vile golf course, today noticed
squirrel carrying a golf ball to. his
nest. She followed and found IS balls
which she replaced with nuts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
GAME CALLED orr

Kansas City. Mo. Oct. 1.-THE
fourth game OF the junior world Sc
ries between Baltimore and Ilsnsas
city, was rcaroned today on &C
count of wet grounds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
Dratha
Mrs. Mary Bence.

Mrs Rose Coleman Of High street
has received news of the death of
her daughter, Mrs. Mary Bence, in
Chicago. The funeral was held in
that city today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17
ALTO VICTIM DYING.

bridgeport. Oct. 17.-I.ittle hope is
held today for the recovery of Her
bert Carver. Fl. of Bridgeport who vs.
In st. vfnccnts hospital with a skull
fracture received yesterday when an
automohi'. Howard WHEEL
do HsI and
taus - uta. n
radcher vi Dueuos AiIrs. Argentina.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-17

u. S. TREASURY STATEMENT.
u. S. Treasury balance, $S57.744,4a7
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

lovely setting for the bridge party
ON Tuesday morning, at which time
Mrs. John Council entertained the
members CT her card club, and few
outside friends to fill vacancies, at
her attractive country home near
Americas.
The top score prize an attractive
DORM, was won by Mrs. Ernest Sta
than.
& tempting salad course with COT
fee was seized after the game by the
hostess, assisted by Ms. John ,Wyae.
The guest list included; Mrsi james
HiXon, Mrs. VIII Green Turpin, Mrs.
Barlow Council, Mrs. Lucius McCles-
Ky, Mrs. Dudley Gatewood, Mrs. Ern-
est Statham, Mrs. Tom McLendon,
Mrs. Tom Marshall, Mrs. w. c. Cage,
Mrs. Sam CIege, Mrs. Carr Clover,
and Mrs. Cliff Williams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28
PLEASANT GROVE

TIE HeHnry W. Grady Literary So
ciety will render thc following pro
gram March 2:
Bible Reading Mrs. c. A. Cham
bliss.
Song by High School.
Recitation, George MethYin.
Jokes, Ruth Methvin.
Reading Mildred MurEhy.
Ads, Annie Google.
Duet, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Owen.
Violin Solo by Miss Ruth Bryant.
The Community Club held its regu-
lar meeting at .the hoyae Of Mrs. Eu-
gene Summerford Friday night.
Miss Annie Ruth Barton IS Ill at
her home near Pleasant Grove,
Miss Thelma McGlammyspent We'd
nesday night pleasantly as the guest
of Miss Gladys Reeves.
Mr.. and Mrs, G. 3. Lane and chi
dren were the guests Of Mr5.'C. Bras
well, Sunday.
Miss Gladys Murphy was the guest
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28
MGa}ocl;etx
! MRS. CARNES HOSTESS TO
TUESDAY AZ CLUB

On Tuesday afternoon at her
home with Mrs. w c. Gray, or Hill
street, Mrs. c. C. Games was hostess
at a beautiful az party, having as
her guests, the members Of the
Tuesday afternoon az club and a few
outside friends TO ill vacancies.
Quantities of bright spring flowers
jonqquils, narcissi and daffodils, were
used effectively in the decoration OF
the living room where the guests
were received.
Following the game delightful
salad course was served. The hos
tess was assisted in entertaining by
Mrs. W. c. Gray and Mrs. Virginia
Lcgg.
The invitation list included Mrs.
Charles Hale, Mrs. Paul Wooten, Mrs.
Willis Morgan, Miss Lallie Carter,
Miss Brownie Garter, Mrs. Carl Haw-
kins, Mrs. Gray Tillman, Mrs. E. J..
Tyson, Mrs. Irving Poole, Mrs. John
Goolsby, Mrs. Charles Poole, Mrs. ].
Il. Sutton, Mrs. Ine1 Reeves, Mrs. B.
E. Turner and Miss Matte Lou
Horne.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

JCVE;.T COSTUMES WORN
BY MRS. LIEURANCE

Edna Wooley-Lieurance, who will
appear with Thurlow Lieurance at
the Rylander theatre Thursday night,
Manch l, under the auspices Of the
Music Study club, wears beautiful
costumes, traditionally old, trimmed
with rare beads, wampum and erminc
made of elk, deer and beaver.
In addition, she sings with ex-
cellent diction and convincing express
sion, rcsgessing a mozzo soprano,
fine as to quality and true as to pitch.
George 3. Tack futist, accompan-
les Mr.. and Mrs. LIeurance on Indian
flutes, interpretating the weird music
of the North American Indiaa as few
can.
Because of the Importance of the
artists and the theme they represent
the Music Study Club announces that
it is especially eager for the children
to be present. Ticket concessions
are being made to them through the
cooperation of pupils of the high
school, and tickets will be sold all
children for so cents each.
Music students no2 n school will
be furnished tickets at 81 each, and
single admissions for adults will be
I$t.75.
The Music Study club also an
nounces that all persons purchasing
tickets to the concert viii be gwen
a paid up membership in the club
for the remainder Of the year
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28
MISS MYRTLE POOLE.
SCORES AT BESSIE Tiff

Miss Myrtle Poole, of Americas, a
talented Bessie Tiff Student won new
l;.urels for herself and the institu-
ton she attends in the college Glee
Club entertainment Monday night at
Mercer University in Macon. Miss
Poole is daughter of Mayor ]. E.
Poole, and her friends here will learn
with pleasure of her success as an
humorous reading artist. The Macon
News, commenting upon the appear
sace of the club at Mercer pays an
especial compliment to Miss Poole,
saying:
Miss Myrtle Poole interspersed the
musical program with a number of
humorous readings. The young lady
seems to possess a variety of voice
infections, and the readings were ap-
piauded, and then calls for encorcs
were numerous. The feature of last
nights entertainment was the singing
Of Miss de Alma, contralto and leader
Of the glee club, who rendered sever
nj solos. The club director possesses
q rich deep voice, and many favorable
comments were heard from the au-
ticnce following each of her songs.
Continuing, the News says:
The major part of the program
consisted of classical music, which
was we'll rendered by the club under
the able direction of Miss Leontine
de Alma. Many of the club members
we're difficult, but the rendition of
them showed the results of weeks of
long practice"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28
NEW ERA.

W. c. Grant, spent last week At
Quincy, Fla, the guest of his daugh.
ter, Mrs. w. B. Harden.
David Douglas, of Quincy, Fla.
vas visitor at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. w. c. Grant, Tuesday.
Miss Della Giles and C. c. Harden
spent Wednesday with her sister Mrs
d. c. Bray at her home near Vienna
Miss Della Parker spent Wednee-
Gay with Mrs. T. A. Bradley.
Mrs. H. C. Murphy, underwent an
operation at the Americas Hospital
Thursday.
Mrs. Bernard Bradley, and son,
Wade, spent few days Of last week
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
rel at their homo near Americas
Mrs. w. T. 0. Bray, Mrs. E. W
Parker and Mrs. M. c. Veal, spent
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. T. A.
Bradley.
Miss Della Parker spent Thursday
with Miss Della Giles.
Mrs, D. C. Bray and daughters,
Lois and Mary Alice, from near Wien
ma, spent few days of last week
here at the home of her mother, Mrs
Mary Giles.
j. c. Bray, spent Friday night at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Par
ker.
M. and Mrs. ". L. Bradley, were
visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. A. Bradley Thursday evening.
Mrs. NJ. C. Veal, and Mrs. B. j.
Lane spent Saturday with Mrs. A. b.
Cary at her home near Aries.
MIR. and Mrs. D. C. Bray from near
Vienna spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. w. T. 0. Bray.
Lois and Mary Alice Bray, from
rear Vienna spent the weekend with
their young cousins, Hugh and Louise
Bray.
Mr. and Mrs. r. P. Parker were
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. H. A. Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Gholson, Miss
Irene Gholson, Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas
Freeman and Douglas Freeman, Jr.,
of Americas were Sunday visitors at
the home Of Mrs. Mary Giles.
Rev. E. T. Moore, of Americas,
was a dinner guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Bradley, Sunday.
Gordon Castleberry, was visitor
at the home of Charlie Griffin, Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Bradley, Misses
Beulah Marris, Louise and Bernice
Bradley, of Huntington, were visitors
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. j.
Bradley, Sunday afternoon.
Rev. E. T. Moore, and W. T. ..
Bray were visitors at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Vaughan, Sunday
afternoon.
8 Ralph Matthews, spent Sunday
with Wilmot and Everette Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Harden, were
visitors at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Parker, Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs T. A. Bradley, were
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

LOANS made on improved farm lands
at cheapest rates for term of S, or
20 years with. prepayment. option
given. Money secured promptly. We
have now outstanding over S1,100,-
10000 on farms in Sumter County
alone, with plenty more to lend.
MIDDLETON MCDONALD
Correspondent Atlanta Trust Com
pany in Sumter. Lee, Terrell, Schley,
ster Counties. 81 Planters Bank
Macon, Stewart, Randolph and Web
Bldg. Americas, Ga. Phone SO or
gil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28
MRS. GRAHAM'S CLASS TO
MEET WITH MRS. WALLIS.

Mrs. Tom Graham's Sunday School
class will meet Friday afternoon, at
o'clock, with Mrs. w. P. Wallis, at
her home on Forrest street. Every
member is urged to be present at this
meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

Sunday visitors at the home Of her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. II. c. Veal.
W. B. Bradley was visitor at the
home of his son, s. J. Bradley, Sun
day afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

of Miss Ruby Mcthvin, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Ow,.a spent
the weekend with relatives in Shell
man.
rdna Rethvin has been absent
from schcol on account of illness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28
LITERARY CLUB TO MEET
THURSDAY WITH MRS. RILEY

The Woman's Literary Club will
meet Thursday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock with Mrs. w. NJ. Riley, at
he. home on Church street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

Miss Edith Shy has returned to
her home here after a visit of some
time to relatives in Laurenberg and
Charlotte, n. c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

B. c. Vaughan, who suffered
stroke Of paralysis some time ago,
left Tuesday for San Antonio, Texas,
to spend some time with his brother
there. Mr.. Vaughan will undergo
special treatment for the restoration
of his health.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

III. and Mrs. Gordon Howell have
returned from St. Petersburg, Flaa
where they spent their honeymoon,
and will have an apartment at Mrs
VIII Green Turpins on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. G. 0. Loving and
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Hooks, Jr.,
left this morning by motor for a visit
Of several days to Atlanta. They were
accompanied by Mrs. w. D. Bailey,
who will visit relatives while there,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

Mrs. James Williams has as her
guests for the week, Mrs. Z. Y. Love
lace Of Brewton, Alabama, Mrs. J. E.
Mrs. w. 5. Britt, of Eu,
laula, Alabama.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

Mrs. John NJ. Cook, Jr., is the
guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
?. B. Williford, at her home on Bar
low street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Theron Jennings
have returned from their wedding
journey to Florida, and will be at
home with Mrs. c. A. Chamblissj on
Barlow street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

Mrs. James Williams, who has been
the recipient of many social atten-
tons during her visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Carr Glover, returned Sun.
day to her home in Macon, Missis,
sippi.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

Waiter Rylander left last night for
short bushes trip to Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-28

W. c. Grant, spent last week at
quincy, Fla, the guest of his dauqb.
ter, Mrs. w. B. Harden.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-12
CATHOLIC SCHOOL WAGES
 CLEAN UP-PAINT UP CAMP PAIGN; PUPILS WORK

The Cleanup and Paint-up Cam paign started with bang at the Catholic school yesterday with a candy sale for the painting of the in terior of the school, which was well patronized by pupils and friends. Home home candies, cakes and sand wiches wore generously contributed
 by the children cf the school, their parents and practitioners and over $50 was realized from this sale
 While the girls and teachers were busy serving the many patrons the boys, armed with wheelbarrows, rakos and spades gave thorough cleaning to the yard and school premises. with the promise to do likewise to 'their homo yards during the Cleanup Week. Flower plants will be dis trsbuted to them later on to be planted in their home plots. These plants are now grown and nursed by the pupils of the senior grades in their class room Meanwhile the in terior of the school is being kalso- mined and painted by Mr. Bcrthold. who has already completed the upper story and part of the gymnasium floor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-12
REPRESENTATIVE OF SEATTLE STEEL FIRM
 ON TRIP TO ALASKA

G. w. Alcott, representative of the Pacific Coast Steel Company of Se- attle Is in Juneau on trip over the Territory to make a survey for the purchase of material for his firm. He expects to leave tomorrow morn ing on the steamer Queen for Skag- way and will return here early next week, leaving again on one of the first boats, en route to the Vest ward ports and the interior. This is the first time a representative has been sent to Alaska by the Pa cific Coast Steel Company. MT. Al colt said
 MT. Alcott has purchased an amount of material for his firm from the Treadwell mine. His firm is a buyer of the Northwest Steel & Products Company, which purchased the Thane mill and equipment, and was interested in the purchase by the present holders, having taken over considerable of the material according to MT. Alcott.
 "A. Goldberg, president of the Northwest Steel & Products Com pany, expects to make trip to Ju. neau about May 2O MT. Alcoott said.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-12
HARDING PLANS
 ARRIVE JUNEAU
 ABOUT JULY 9TH
Schedule Calls for Leaving Washington June 20-
 All Plans Tentative.
fContinueo Drom Page One.)

Approximate time of arrival at Jul neau will be July 9. All schedules are tentative thus far"
 This is believed to contradict re- ports of newspaper correspondents that the President had almost aban- doned the idea of making the trip this summer owing to efforts that were alleged 10 have been made to attach political significance to it. While Secretary Christians telegram makes it clear that the Presidents plans are as yet only tentative, it contains the assurance that he has not changed his mind about making the Alaska trip and the Governor is confident he will do so unless some thing of an important nature de- velops to prevent it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-12

to be accomplished before the city can be pronounced clean and sani- tary. Yesterday afternoon repre- sentatives of The Empire made a survey of the ,work ahead and, while there is no doubt all yards, alleys and vacant lots in the city will be entirely cleaned up by May Is, many places were found to need enthusias- tic and strong-armcd workers.
 While the majoriy of places need ing a cleaning up are in evidence from the streets traversed by resi- dents as well as tourists, number are in tho center of the blocks, out of sight, but nevertheless needful of sanitation and all property owners and residents are urged to make pri- vate surveys of their premisesLthen call the H. R. Shepard office for the assistance of the Boy Scout patrols
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-12
VERDICT IS RETURNED
 FOR KILBURN BY JURY

i. In the case of the Riply Fish Com pany vs. l.. w Kilburn, of Douglas a jury in the District Court yestcr. day returned verdict in favor oi the defendant. awarding him the sum of SLIGO. The suit involved quanti. ty of fish trap webbing attached on the Douglas docks and repleyined by the plaintiff under bond.
 The jury trying the case was com. posed of: H. J. Pentinen. James Garner, J. F. Starr, August Olson, Ben Littell, 1T. P Smith, J. A. Davis, Joseph F. Kaher, William Steinbeck, Frank Bach, Sr., W. E. Bathe and Owen Kirk. R. k. Robertson ap- peared for the plaintiff and s. Hell lenthal and H. L. Faulkner for the
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-12
TROOP TRAIN NEARLY BLOWN :,
 UP BY GERMANS
Train with Brigade of Artil- lery Abroad Stopped at
 Brink of Chasm.

ESSEN, May PA French troop train with a brigade of artillery was stopped 50 yards short of a dis aster near Osterfield this afternoon at place where there is a big steel bridge across the canal. The bridge was blown up as thetrain approach ed. The charge was apparently timed too quickly to catch the train on the bridge and the engineer was warned by the explosion and stopped in time.
 The Burgomaster of Osterfield has been arrested and the town fined 100, 100000 marks for the outrage.
 A French sentry has shot and killed German suspected of sabet- age near Gelsenkirchen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-12
OF
 CITY BETTER;
 MUCH WORK YET
Atmosphere in Juneau AL ready Changing But Many
 Places Yet to Be Cleaned.

Junoau's appearance is changing already as result of two days vigorous campaign in the Cleanup asd Paint-up Week Freshly raked yards, vacant Dots cleaned of rubbish and new paint has given new atmosphere to tho town. Working fast and hard, tho Boy Scouts have cleaned up a good part of the city and citizens are doing a fine job of cleaning up and painting up pri- vate property.
 But there still remains a good deal