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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22
Narcotic Outlaw Given
Stiff Prison Sentence

VANCOUVER. B. c., Nov. a.
Harry Wallin has been found guilty
Of having drugs in his possession.
He is suspected of having mailed
drugs to Seattle. Wallin was sem
fenced to four years and fined
$1,000 with a further years sem
tence In default OF the fine.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22
Prohibition Raid Is
Being Made in East

WASHINGTON. Nov. 22.---As a
result of clues obtained by the
Grand Jury of Savannah. which yes
terday returned indictments against
120 persons for violation OF thr
prohibition laws, the entire east as
far west as Pittsburgh Is being
combed to combat liquor smuggling.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22

LOS ANGELES, Nov. %. A
lone bandit entered bank on
Sixth and Main Streets late yester-
day afternoon and robbed the teller
and escaped with $4,000 in cur
rency.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22
Double Boiler Explodes;
Nine Persons Are Killed

BEAUMONT, Texas, Nov. "a
Nine are dead and Is were in
jured when a double boiler ex-
ploded at New iberia. La. Th
blast demolished the sugar plant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22
YUKON CLOSED AT FORT YUKON

The Yukon River closed at Fort
Yukon. north of the Arctic Circle.
November 8. according to advices
received by the Dawson News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22

Whitney Warren Jr, Of. Whitney Warren
City leading ed
in
who member Of the most York
the
Laseyre Robert w Geolet Henry Warren
Through his mother he
young entered the offices of
Harris produced there the ro-
Young Whitney fashionable
school in 1914 TO enlist in the
de and Medalc Milae
yalor. He
Graham girl of Wales
beautiful girl in engagement
broker mu
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22
eENAT0R WATSON MAY
30 AFTER NOMINATION

INDIANAPOLIa. Nov. 22--sena-
tor James 3. Watson OF Indiana
may become candidate for the Re-
publican RsesidaRtial nomination,
he said last night.s "Another rea-
Eon." he announced "is to win the
Indiana delegation from Hiram"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22
Convicted Convict Must
Die for Killing Prisoners

WALLA WALLA, Nov. 22. IT A
motion for retrial has been denied
Thomas Walton. convict. convicted
OF the murder of two fellow pris-
oners in the penitentiary here sew
|eral months ago. Walton will hang
on December 28.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22
JOHNSON TURNED DOWN.

resolution aimed ia endorse the can
didacy of Senator Hiram w. JOHN
son for the Republican, Presidential
nomiaatioA wss tabled at a meeting
OF the WHITE and Negro members
of the Republican State Central
Convention in session here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22
Phone Calls for Liquor s
Answered by Dry Squad

NEW YORK, Nov. %. Pro
hibition agents in a raid SEIZED
100000 worth Of liquor in itbl
warehouse of Baird & Daniels Com:
pany. During the raid Is persopI
telephoned and the agents tool
their names telling them they would
get what they wanted. -
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22

LA GRANDE, Ore. Nov. 22.--
Fire last hightodestroyed the Imblef
sst0id storage plant Q nearby with
rs 0 900 0tbo4es oof iapplesg4 The ; NJ
Is estimated at $4,000. iai1'sF ~
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Nov. 22.-The
courtmartial has acquitted Com
mander Louis p. Davis, sixth de-
fendant of the U. s. destroyer dis
aeter at Point Honda.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22

The Yukon Territorial Road SUI
perintendent is cutting winter road
along the south side Of the Stewart
River so that teams may negotiate
the trip from Dawson to Mayo and
Keno Hill during the winter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov
2e.---Omer r. Woods, convicted Of
the murder of hiG In valid wife, must
die . AZ the result Q Of aof denial i for
retrfal. a q bs Afti - stis
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22
MEXICO OPENS
WAR ON REDS

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 22.-In an
attempt to put an end to the de-
structive activities % torganized red"
labor which is strongly intrenched
throughout the federal district, an
ultinatum couched in the most
drastic terms has been delivered to
the headquarters of the 'reds" In
this city by federal authorities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22
MAN ARRESTED
HERE HAS four
WIVES, REPORT
Los Angeles Authorities Re-
port Three Cases Involv-
ing Steen, Harmon.

Los ANGELES, Cal. Nov. 22.-
Police authorities here believe that
Harold Steen, alias Walter j. Har-
mon, recently arrested in Juneau
and now on his way to Portland
to answer to charges of forgery,
had three wives. 1t is said he
married Viola Wintersteen in Los
Angeles or Venice on June 4, jew
ish Rabbi officiating. Harmon later
fled accused of a previous marriage
to Margaret Race, of Portland,
While enroute to San Francisco
he met Rose Farmer, of Los An
geles and married her at San Fran
cisco, Catholic priest officiating.
This wedding took place on Sep
tember 27. A fourth wife is be-
lieved to be in New York and this
is being Investigated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-11-22
SEATTLE END OF STORY.

5 SEATTLE. Nov. 22.-Mrs. Maria
Dryette said that when Harman,
alias Steen, went north. Pearl Nc
Gee was with him and a wedding
was enacted at Vancouver. Her
sister, Lillian McGee, accompanied
him but they left Juneau the day
before he. was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
PEOPLES FORUM
rhose Attncl.s on FOrd

To the Editor of The Age Herald;
 The statement which MT Foru issued for publication regardlns his standing for Muscle Shoals was a fearless explanatory proof or the attitude of money powers to doWh great philanthropist Who threatens to free their slaves and conquer their dominion. These powers may also call this state ment "reckless assertions ana may even declare that they are only islander, but one who fears to tell the truth, even at great cost, is either a hypocrite or coward It seems that these powers nave one aim in view: How to ridicule Ford in the eyes and esteem Of the people. In his last visit to Washington, where it appears he was invited for the mere purpose of more ridicule, Mir. Ford refused to pose for picture and some what rathfully warned the news paper correspondents that if they continued to publish lies about him he would be through with inter- views. As time passes people dis cover the truth, and contempt- iously discard the lies against this great man. The people have the supreme power to punish or re- ward. A. MANN
 Greensboro, Ala, Oct. 13- 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17

anything like that. He failed to set in motion any strenuous policies or methods for reforming the universe. In short, he conducted himself like a self-respecting citizen.
 There is reason to believe that Sem ator Johnson learned something while he was in Washington. "Pitchfork' Tillman, Jerry Simpson and number of others started out on programs similar to that of the Minnesota states man. These proved effective in get ting votes, but they were not carried through. During the last decade of Tillman's senatorial service he became an efficient legislator with sufficient breadth to consider more than one angle of a proposition. Simpson learned that there were other men besides himself, and that his par'ticu- lar interests and hobbies did not con- stitute the whole show. Magnus might be reminded that most of his fire eating predecessors in the national lawmaking body did not survive very long. There may be reason in all things, even in such political methods as come out of the Northwest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
MORE CRADE-cRossING TOLLS

When nine persons were killed and one seriously injured in grade cross ing accident at Fairland, Indiana, re- newed attention was drawn to the ever-present menace of these death traps whose danger increases in pro- portion to the growth of street and highway traffic Railroads have shown their apprehension over the growing mortality lists by attempting cam paign of education for caution at crossings. That does not relieve them of their greater responsibility. It may contribute something towards improv- ing the situation in rural districts, but in cities where the traffic is far greater and the dangers much more serious, the railroads owe it to the public to eliminate all dangerous crossings.
 In Birmingham the subject of grade crossings has been matter of most serious concern for many years. While there has been much talk, noth- ing has been done toward constructive action. The delay of itself has been a source of constant irritation to the public. The elimination of such haz- ardous crossings as that at Twentieth streer and others as bad, it is up % the city commission, which can and should get results. The commission has the authority to force the issue if necessary. It is fortified by a strong public sentiment, and by the United States supreme court, which has ruled that the public welfare and safety are paramount to any private interest.
 It is time for the city authorities to demand action. It has been repeatedly shown that aside from the public safety as vital consideration, the economic loss to the business inter- ests is heavy and constantly increa;- ing. Thousands of people are forced to lose valuable time by delays at crossings every day, and street car schedules are frequently thrown into confusion throughout the city. The people are required to bear the finan- cial burden from all this lost motion. The two hundred thousand people of this city demand relief from this in- tolerable situation, and they are look ing to the city commission as their municipal authority to see that it is forthcoming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
TOWING A NEW SENATOR
Magnus Johnson of Minnesota wo,

Magnus Johnson of Minnesota would seem to be in a rather embarrassing position. He got himself elected to fill an unexpired term by telling the voters what he was going to do when he got to Washington. They believed he would do it, too, because they went right ahead and gave him chance to demonstrate how he would split wide open the national political headquar- ters where plutocratic and predatory influences hold high carnival. He won out on the basis of that sort of thing but it seems that since his recent visit to Washington and the publication of what he did and said, some of his ardent supporters are beginning to have their doubts.
 Accounts agree that Senator John son was as mild as dove during his brief stay in the capital. He provided himself with white collar, got some "store-bought" clothes, chatted lit tie while with the president and pulled out for New York. He did not give out a single fire-eating interview, though publicity cannot always be lightly cast aside by politicians who offer for terms of their own. He did not volunteer to fight anybody, nor did he tell public officials that they were "cheap skates" or "pikers," or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17

seventy thousand dollars hanging over from last year must be taken care of. The growth of the city in nearly every field of endeavor has been much more rapid than has the Improvement of the public service. The solution of the budget problem is difficult. There seems to be good ground for the be- lief that the commission will find some way to grant additional pay to police men and firemen; but the advance will necessarily be on a close margin. Whatever can be done in this respect without resulting in serious curtail- ment of the service in the various municipal departments will be indorsed by the people as fair recognition of the departments which are so closely associated with the public safety. The efficiency of the police and fire de- partments is the last which any com munity can afford to cripple through lack of reasonable compensation for services rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
A PLEASING APPOINTMENT

Governor Brandon made pleasing choice in the appointment to the cir cult bench of Judge N. D. Denson of Opelika. Judge Denson enjoys the esteem and regard of the whole state for his past services. He not only previously occupied the circuit bench for many years, but in 1905 he was elected associate justice of the su- preme court of Alabama and filled the position with credit for four years. Besides the time consumed by his ju~ dicial and legal duties, he devoted much attention to public and religious affairs, and as former president of the state Baptist convention he was re- garded as one of the leaders in the church work of his denomination. A veteran of the bar and bench who began the practice of law in 1877, his appointment is recognition of his ability and service, and meets the ap- proval of both lawyers and laymen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
THE LATE JUDGE LAcKEY

The sudden death of Judge w. M. Lackey of the Eighteenth Judicial Cir cult, while charging grand jury at Ashland, Alabama, removes man who not only stood high in the esteem of his fellow citizens, but who had rem dered conspicuous service both upon the bench and to the Democratic party. Living in section of the state where party rivalry is much keener than in some other parts of Alabama, Judge Lackey was elected to the cir cuit bench, and in past years he had been valiant champion of Democratic principles on the stump and in the councils of the party. His sudden passing vii be Iamented not only among his immediate constituents, but in every part of the state where the measure of his services are known and appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
MOTHERS OF FAMOUS
 MEN
The Mother of Thomas de auinccy

The Mother of Thomas de Qutncey
 From his mother Thomas de Quincey, that most interesting anu most remarkable of English assay ists, inherited the ability to write. That is fact that is too little known. That mother, who was a Miss Penson, of a high-born Eng fish family, had developed to a re- markable degree the ability 10 write interesting letters. When she sat down to write to one of her friends she wrote something besides a mere diary of events. as it were, along with her letter. Her letters are so indivldual' people said. They are different from anyone else's! I love to read them"
 She was a woman of unusual mental ability, with a mind that was quick and penetrating as well as original. Then, too, she had a refinement that spoke generations Of good blood-for there is really something in the saying, blood will show" Then she was a wo- man of great dignity, one of those stately, serene people who give the impression of aristicracy. Her circumstances in life were such that they developed her natural characteristics. Her husband was able to provide her with money more than sufficient for her needs; to give her town house and to provide her with a nurse for her children and with servants. Sho was proud of the fact that two of her brothers had gone to Ben gal in far-off India. Her grief at the death of daughter who died when the future assayist was only six years old, deeply impressed the little boy.
 All the cireumstances of that mother, as we'll as her personal character, made a strong impress sion the unusually sensitive mind of Thomas de Quincey. In the dignity as well as in the richness melancholy that runs through his of his style. and in the vein of work, the reader feels the impress of the spirit of the stately, keen minded, grief-stricken mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
Facts You May Not Know

A bee will travel eight miles in search of honey, while human being will call up the grocer and have it de- livered.
 Tramps in Argentina travel about the country on horseback, but who wants to be tramp in Argentina-
 At the North Pole the wind can blow only from the South, and still the na- tives have never been known to con- plain about the heat.
 A giraffe has a longer neck than any other animal, but necktie doesn't mean anything to him.
 A straight line is the shortest dis tance between two points, if you don't meet any detour signs on the way.-- Handy Andy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
Santa Elena

It is midnight. The guests are leaving the masters
 hacienda. Across the white road waits Esteban And bids me hasten. Soon we shall reach the clearing near
 the log house, And Esteban will play .. And shall dance. Esteban will tell me that my lips Are as the passion flowers of the
 jungle, And that my eyes are stars gone black With too much light, And my dancing is as the lilies at the
 mission, Swaying slenderly on their stems. The Americano's night is over. .. Our night is just begun. shall dance here on the sand In the ghostly moons light Until the dawn .. For Esteban. Jade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS By Frederick Houk Law
John Rogers

A few years ago, all overi the United States, in the homes of the rich and in the homes of the poor alike, were to be found the sculp- tured groups known as "Goger's Groups" little groups a foot or so in height, presenting in homely detail and with much human sym pahty some ordinary scene in the life of the people. Everywhere one turned he saw one of these groups-in hotels, in store win dows, in clubs and private houses. They made as direct an appeal as did the poems of Robert Burns, and they appealed for the same reason they showed the tender ness, the whimsicality and the pathos of ordinary life.
 These popular groups made by man who had struggled hard to attain success, who had been beaten down to the earth, but who had successed because he kept at it.''
 John Rogers, as boy, was set to work to earn his living making machinery. Instead of handling the delicate tools of the worker in clay and marble for slender bits of statuary. he had to work with grimy and rought imple- ments. After many years of hard word he amused himself by work ing clay into little figures. After time he discovered that he had the ability to make remarkably good figures. People praised his work so much, amazed that an iron worker could fashion statu- cites, that he left his shop and went to Europe to study the art of sculpture. He tried hard to succeed, but he failed. He was glad to come back to America and get work of some kind to provide the necessities of life.
 Still Rogers kept at his amuse- ment of making clay figures. Out of the humble life around him lie took themes, and made groups that showed men and women in the daily acts of love or sympathy, or in the stern moments of the Civil War. These groups caught the popular fancy. and he rose at once to fame. Money poured in upon him. He could not make his groups rapidly enough. He was called upon to make larger and more permanent sculpture, and he was honored by being made a member of the National Academy.
 In spite of lack of high artis- tic skill Rogers had made him. self great.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
WHERE THE BLAME LIES

The Interstate Commerce Commits sion by inaction and delay founded upon technicalities is playing into the hands of those who seek gradually to throttle the Warrior river barge serv- ice and destroy it by a slow process of strangulation. Theodore Brent, manager of the Mississippi-W Warrior service, appeared before the commis- sion again Monday to argue the case for a fair division of rates between the rail and water carriers, particu- la11y as between the Southern Railway and the Warrior, and was greeted with the announcement that a precedent could not be set in the case of one railroad which would ultimately af- feet others unless they were repre- sented at the hearing.
 Months ago the Interstate Commerce Commission made ruling which was keen disappointment to the friends of the Warrior, though it was hoped that some good might be achieved. The ruling was in the form of sug- gestion that the Warrior advocates and representatives of the railroads go into conference and try to settle their differences amicably. Since that time several such conferences have been held, and the situation is just about what it was year ago. The Southern Railway made certain rate concessions on commodities which were of little importance, but refused to adjust those which constituted the bulk of river traffic. The disposition has existed, and apparently still exists, to trifle with the subject, to seek delays by every possible means, so that the river service may be stifled and the gov ernment may cease operations alto gether.
 The responsibility for permitting such situation to continue falls upon the Interstate Commerce Commission. It has full authority to grant the relief asked for and is the ultimate tribunal to which appeal can be made, unless the entire subject is taken to congress. The commissions attitude is more open to criticism because of it's failure 10. make any sort of definite pronounce ment than it would be if even an ad- verse ruling were made; for in the latter case friends of the river service would know better how to seek relief otherwise. From the standpoint of shippers of the Birmingham district the situation is this: Combined rail and water rate is eighty per cent. of the all rail rate, but the railroad for it's minor part of the rail and water haul makes such high charges that what is left for the barge line is not sufficient to pay expenses. The pres ent fight hinges on getting rail rate to and from the river which will per init fair proportion of the eighty per cent. total to go to the barge line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
IS A QUESTION OF THE BUDGET

The question of whether there shall be an increase in the pay for members of the police and fire departments of Birmingham, and if so, how much, is a matter of finance by the city com mission. The men are asking raises on-the ground that under the high cost of living they cannot "get by," so to speak, on their present pay; that they cannot supplement their salaries by doing outside work because all their time is consumed in performing their regular duties, even if there were no regulations prohibiting them from taking on additional tasks; and that under the statutes they are subject to garnishment just as are other wage earners.
 The situation as set forth in re- quests for increased pay appears se- rious for the men. There is no dis position to question their claims which appear to be well founded. If there is any way whereby the advances asked can be at least partially granted, it would seem to be fair and just that the commission do everything within it's power to that end. The law bearing upon the making and observ- ance of the budget is specific and car ries penalties which no commissioner would willingly face. The whole mat ter revolveS around the budget. and whether the request of the men can be granted without the institution of unwise and short-sighted economies elsewhere.
 The municipal resources are little larger for the coming than for the past year, while additional demands are made by every department of. the city government. A deficit of some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-17
Lines to an Ex-Husband

Today saw you again-a living ghost out of dead past;
 You who recall so much would for get;
 Magnificent follies of youth, the mad ecstacy of first love when held the frail, irridescent bubble of happi- ness in my two hands;
 You who rubbed off the bloom of life, who disillusioned me, shattered my ideals, crushed my hopes, possessed my youth.
 Some pasts bury their dead, but, now that am approaching the pale. peaceful sunshine of middle age,
 On every turn of life's road . :. meet you.-Madison.