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The Washington times., 1923-07-18

program 10 whether it will be
cheaper to have the work done by
private concerns or the Government.
Ii 1t is found that the navy yards
can do the work as cheaply or near
ly as cheaply as private wrecking
companies, it is considered likely
that they will be awarded the con-
tracts.
In the meantime, Secretary of the
navy DENLY and members of the
general board are considering pro-
posals to use certain of the doomed
ships as targets.
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
SHIPS
MAY Be NAVY
TARGET
Plans for Scrapping Warships
Under Treaty Discussed by
Roosevelt and Officers.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt conferred today with the
commandments of the navy yards on
the Atlantic Coast to work out plans
for the scrapping of the battleships
and cruisers which the Navy must
dispose of under the 5.53 naval
treaty.
The officers were unable to agree
upon the cost Of rendering the
vessels useless for war purposes and
were asked to prepare and submit
bids for the work.
One of the questions to be decided
in connection with the scrapping
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
variCoSe Veins Are Speedily ReduCed
and Terrible Eczema Goes Quickly

eczema, BARRIERS itch, salt rheum
and other inflammatory skin erup-
tons go in a few days. Piles
are quickly absorbed and even
golfers, wens and enlarged glands
are dissolved.
For years it has been used in
hospitals for boils, carbuncles,
ulcers, abcesses and open sores,
and with the most perfect sue
cess. With each original bottle
which any pharmacist can supply
you, is a folder that gives in
structions for use in all Of the
a bove distressing complaints.
Peoples Drug Stores will be glad
TO supply you.
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
New Liquid Puts 7-Day Curl
In Straight Hair
Domino Curlette Takes Only Is Minutes
NO Bother
WOMEN everywhere are talking

WOMEN everywhere are talking
about Domino Curlette-the
wonderful new liquid which in Is
minutes makes straight hair gIor1-
ously curly and wavy. and keeps
it so for week or more.
It's almost miraculous, the way
1t works. You just apply a few
drops to the hair Then use your
favorite irons to. shape and place
the curls the way you like best.
Or il you wish and have the time
to spare you can use ordinary kid
or silk curriers'. In either case you
The Washington times., 1923-07-18

will be just delighted with the
beautiful wavy hair you will have
acquired. Domino Curlette costs
only a small amount for a bottle
lasting a long time. Keep your
hair full of life and fluff, as well
as beautifully waVy. Get Domino
Curlette today. Sold at all drug
and department stores.
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
STORY OF WALES WEDDING
ENGLISH GIRL is REVIVED

LONDON. July 1S.-The old So
ciety rumor that the Prince of
Wales may marry Lady Mary
Thyme was revived today. The
Prince will visit the Marquis of
Bath. her father.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-24
SEPARATIST REVOLT
IS NEAR DEFEAT
Continued from Page One.)

/ which began to form Monday night
had gained strength by Tuesday morn
ling and, before noon, some of the Sep.
| aratists who had. been in the structure
were attacked by the crov :.
Their comrades in the building came
10 the rescue. seized motor trucks and
drove through the streets, firing right
and left into the throng.
The situation became too much for
the local police and Belgian troops ar
and driving the Separatists back
their last remaining stronghold.
After semblance of order had been
restored Police Commissioner Wilhelm
Buhr went into the government build.
ing, in which only 40 Republicans.
commanded by Leo DeckerS, were forth
fled. and gave the invaders until 3
o'clock in the afternoon TO evacuate
the premises.
Send us a truck and two Belgian
soldiers and we'll CO." called down
one of the men. However. after a
hurried consultation between the
French. Belgian and British officials.
the Belgians decided not to interfere.
A few moments later a Separatst
leaned from window and, speaking
in French. shouted:
We are looking to Frame and Bel
GUM TO help us out of this situation
We suffered for France and Belgium
and we welcome anything tie. DO. but
we will have nothing to do with these
Prussans."
The time had now expired and every
one was waiting tensely. Finally a
stentorian voice shouted from the win
dow: NO negotiations"
Within the next few minutes a
truckload OF blue police arrived and.
clearing the approaches to the build
ing. put ladder up to the window.
The officers were beginning TO ascend
when Herr Buhr called upon them to
halt. After a short conversation amoL
the Allied officers il was decided not
TO allow the police to storm the build
ing, as this would only involve more
bloodShed.
Thus the situation rename. at sun.
set
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-24
WOMEN OF THREE GENERATIONS

The daughter, mother. and grand
mother have all proved from personal
experience the remarkabl, strengthen
ing and tonic properties of Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in
overcoming the ills of women. IL
was first made from roots and herbs
in 1878 by Lydia E. Pinkham of
Lynn, Mass, for her neighbors and
friends. Its fame has spread from
shore TO shore until it is now looked
upon by women everywhere MS the
standard remedy for woman's ills. 1t
has been proved that it benefits 50
out of every 100 women who try it.
which is a marvellous record for any
remedy to hold.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-24
Hotel Men to Meet.

The annual meeting Of the Texas
Hotel Keepers Association will be held
December Is and II in Fort Worth.
L. l.. Sanders, secretary, announces
About go hotel men are expected TO
attend. The convention will discuss
good roads, legislation and tourist
travel and is expected to endorse the
state park system.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-24

hardly anything can be purchased
and, as the notes in million mark de-
nominations are almost useless. the
shortage of paper money has again be-
come acute.
Long lines lead to the wickets in
the Reichsbank from morning until
night, but the enormous demand has
caused the bank authorities 10 defer
giving out money until noon, the fore.
noon being occupied in replenishinp
the exhausted treasury.
The printing presses are working
at high pressure turning out money,
which will shortly include notes of
one hundred billion mark denomina-
ton,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-24
Ev-D|RECTOR
ACCUSED IN
bUREAUPRObE
Fc-bes Accented $4,000
Loan From Contractors,
Witness Says.
WAS HARD UP, HE SAYS
Contract Marked by a
Number of Drinking
Parties, He Claims.

Washington, ID. c., Oct. eI.-Prin,
cipals of the Thompson-Black Com.
pany loaned $4,000 to Charles II.
Forbes while he was director of the
Veterans Bureau. at time when the
company was seeking a contract for
the construction OF a government hos.
pital, Elias II. Mortimer, OF Phila.
delphia, former agent OF the COM
pany. testified today at the Senate ill.,
yestisation of the Veterans Bureau.
Mr.. Mortimer said that it was near
the end OF long negotiations for the
contract that Mr.. Forbes told him at a
hotel in Washington that Mrs. Forbes
had gone abroad and that he was very
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-24
Are You Fat?
Just Try This

Thousands of overfat people have
become slim by following the advice of
doctors who recommend Marmola Pre-
scription Tablets, those harmless little
fat reducers that simplify the dose of
the famous Marmola Prescriptions. 1t
too fat. don't wait-go now to your
druggist and for one dollar which is
the price the world over, procure a
case of these tablets. If preferable you
can secure them direct by sending price
to the Marmola Co., 1912 Woodward
Ave. Detroit, Mich. They reduce
steadily and easily without tireSome
exercise or starvation diet and leave
no unpleasant effect.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-24

bard up and desired a loan. The wit
ness said that Forbes fixed the sum a.
$500 and he arranged with James W
Black and ]. W. Thompson, who Their
were at the hotel, to. advance tn,
money.
Mortimer ais, fold the commission
that the negotiations for the contract
with Forbes were marked by numbeI
OF drinking" parties In Washington
Atlantic City, Philadelphia and New
York. lie declared the former director
was frequent dinner guest at hi,
hote! apartments here, and tn he paid
the expenses OF a four-day party AT
Atlantic City and also the expense OF
two parties at the Ritz-Carlton in
Philadelphia.
Says Forbes Thanked Him.
Mortimer said he personally de-
livered the 5000 to Forbes at a
party" in Chicago, and that Forbes
merely thanked him FOR it.
II asked him for a note for the
amount" the witness continued, "but
be Just laughed"
The inquiry has been turned into
the purchase OF the site for he prof.
ected government tuberculosis hospital
at Livermore, Cal and also Ito al
legged frauds practiccd by some dem
fists over the country in .. opera
ton of the now practically abandoned
policy of having dental wo. for for
mer service men done outside of =
eminent clinics. Investigators for the
committee have gone into many other
matters upon which they plan to Of
fer testimony.
Legion Brings Charges.
Investigation into the purchase OF
the Livermore site still is incomplete.
but Major General Organ. general
counsel for The committee, has read
INTO the record extracts. from a report
from \. L. Graupner. chairman OF the
California district rehabilitation co.,
mittee, regarding it. He also has told
the committee that there WI be wit
nesses who will be called in relation
20 the matter.
The Graupner report. as read by
General Organ. asserts that. in June.
1922. charges were made directly TO
Charles X. Forbes. then director of the
bureau. by American Legion officers
that the purchase of the Liverm5rr
property was surrounded by graft
ana that the clrcumSta lance. were Sch
'as 70 lead the American L-;ion 10
believe that Colonel Forbes either was
in or openly winking at
the corrupt transaction"
Government Sold Gold brick.
The report added that Mr.. Forbes |
made no denial Of the allegations at |
he time OF their presentation 10 him |
N San Francisco and that his whole |
seemed 20 be that as long |
Is the property had been acquired and |
vas suited to the purpose OF a tuber-
'ulosis hospital. it was no concern Of |
he American Legion what was paid !
or the property or bow the money
VAS disposed Of
The committee was told by DR.. Il. Z.
Chandler. officer in charge uf dental
surgery in the bureau, that there had 1
,ecn "innumerable" cases in which It
vas alleged that dentists had charged
he government for work which they
>evor performed for former service
men.
DR.. Chandler told Of one case where
ne bureau had purchased a god
PRICK batch OF metal supposed 10
,e gold and costing about $3.50, which
lad turned out 10 be some other metal.
.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-24
AnnIe Raie Rednced-A 80 M :

Apple Rate Redueed-A rate Of sc
cents per 100 pounds on green apples
from Missouri and intermediate points
on the ST. l.. & S. +. railroad TO
Texas common points on carload lots
OF a 2i.000-pound minimum TO take
effect December Il has been an
nounced by the southwestern freight
bureau. This is reduction of about
twelve cents over the former rate.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-24

l earned my money. The state is in
a sanitary condition compared TO what
il WAS
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-24
NOT ENOUGH MARKS

German BilliOnaires Arc Poverty.
Stricken Money Has No Value.
Berlin, Oct. 24.-The billion mark
note is now small change, with which
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for constructing the Glacier Highway Eagle River Section National Forest Road pro- ject located within or partly within tfe Tongass National Forest, Terrf- tory Of Alaska, will be received by He District Engineer. Bureau of Public Roads. U. s. Department of Agriculture. at Juneau, Alaska until
 D o'clock A. M. on the 25th day of April, 1928, at which time and ace they will be publicly opened md read The right Is reserved fo reject any and all bids, and none will be considered except those from contractors ascertained to be 6x- perienced and responsible. The length of project to be const ructed miles ard the principal Items of work are approximately as follows: 25.S2 aeres clearing, 14.O1 acres grubbing, 12,19O GU. yds. rock excs- vation, 43239 GU. yds. common ex- cavation. 1,242 lin. it. piling. 2.014 lin. fi clllverts. 9,451 GU. yds. esr,r- facing S17 lin. it. trestle decking. The work embraced in this contract shall De completed within 150 weather working days. following the execution of the contract by the Secretary of Agriculture. The com
 act form and the maps, plans. peciicatiOns, and estimates of quantities may be examined by re- sponsible contractors at the follow- ne addresses: Room 31e, Post Of. fee Building, Portland, Oregon, and | the office of the Bureau of Public Roads Juneau, Alaska. All pro posals must be made on forms. and in accordance with instructions. forming a part of the specifications above referred to, and must be ac4
 empanied by proposal guaranty in an amount at least equal to i've f5o per cent of the total amount of the proposal c. w. CHEATlfAM, Acting District Engineer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
STEAMSHIP MAN
 IS QUESTIONED FOR TWO HOURS
'Rustgard Asks Many Cues tions of Knickerbocker
 on Minor Matters.
(Continued rTom rage Cne.)

fact, is the Alaska Steamship Com the pamphlet?" asked the Attorney General Not until it has in its possession documentary evidence of the correction" said Mr knicker- booker.
 Asks About Dividends
 Mr. Rustgard touched but briefly in his questions on tho matters GOV cred in his biennial report. He in terIpgated, Mir. Knickerbocker dividends declared by his company. The latter said that in 1908, 6 per cent was declared; 1909, 10 per cent; 1910 and 1911. nothing, on a capital ization of $2,500,00O; in 1912, 1 per cent; 1913, per cent; 1914, per cent; 1915, II per cent; 1916, s per cent, on s3,000,000. Figures cover ing the period since that time to 1920, MT. Rustgard said he had. The purchase of the Henry T. Scott and Skagway in 1916 was touched on and the sale of the Seward. The sale of the last named ship for $500, 900 In 1916, said MT. knicker- becker, was a factor in the stock dividend issue about that time. MT. Rustgard said the other two ships were purchased in 1916 at wartime prices and asked if the. purchase price came out of the company's earnings. MT. Knickerbocker replied he knew nothing of the details of the purchase. which happened before he became associated with tho com panw. but that the Skagway was re. Icently sold for $100.000. representing loss of about S300,000, and the Henry T. Scott IS at the bottom of the ocean.
 "Well, she was insured, wasn't she?" demanded Mir. Rustgard--
 "We haven't collected the money yet" retorted Mir Knickerbocker. Coast to Coast Traffic
 The Attorney General touched on the volume of intercoastal traffic. which MT. Knickerbocker said was large and increasing. A rate war had been in progress. he. said, for some time and that although some of the lines had been trying to charter more vessels from the Shipping Board to handle the business, none of them had been making any money.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
PLEASANT EVENING
 ENJOYED BY EAGLES
SSfss sFjf*

Representative II. II. Ross, from the F'olrrth Division, was the guest of Fraternal Order of Eagles here last night. Besides being member of the Order, he is secretary of the Fairbanks Lodge.
 Following the business meeting of the local Aerie, refreshments were served. The pleasure of the even. Ing was greatly increased by talk given by MT. Ross, who spoke on two of the important bills pending before the Legislature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
CLEAN KIDNEYS
 BY DRINKING
 LOTS OF WATER
Take Salts to Flush Kidneys if Bladder Bothers or
 Back Hurts.

Eatne GO muUa rich food may produce kidney trouble in some form, says a well-known authority. because Then they become oyerworked, get sluggish, clog up and cause all sorts of distress. particularly backache and misery n the kidney region. rheu- matic twinges, severe headaches. acid stomach, constipation, torpid liver, sleeplessnoss, bladder and urinary ir- ritation.
 The moment your back hurts or kidneys aren't acting right, or if bladder hothers you, begin drinking lots of good water and also get about four ounces of lad Salts from any good pharmacy; take table spoonful in glass of water before brealiast for a few days and your kidneys may then act fine. This fa- nous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lishia, and has been used for years Q flush clogged kidneys and stimulate them to activity; also to neutralize the acids in the system so that hey no longer irritate, thus often relieving bladder disorders.
 lad Salts cannot injure anyone; makes a delightful effervescent Whitewater drink which millions of men and women take now and then to help kaep the kidneys and urinary organs clean. thus often avoiding serious kidney disorders. By all means have your physician examine your kidneys at least twice year
 (adyertisement.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
WALLACE REID AT LIBERTY SUNDAY

There is a real knockout bill coming to the Liberty Sunday night entitled The Worlds Champion starring Wallace Reid, with Lois Vii. son also in the cast, and many other well known screen favorites.
 -"The Champion" is the late Wal lace Reid's champion picture. Ii holds tho championship over all con temporaries for romance, excitement and good brisk comedy.
 It tells the story of a young man who went to America to show his social climbing family that he could win, and who came back a cham pion.
 1t boasts an exciting prizefight in several rounds-the flight in which the hero wins the middleweight cham pionship of the world, besides two other flights not ring affairs, }u which the hero is first worsted by his rival, and then after returning from America, turns the tables by thrashing his old adversary soundly.
 Lois Wilson. who appeared with success in several William de Mile productions. the latest of which is "Ariss Lulu Bett," supports MT. Reid in this new vehicle. playing the principal feminine role. Lionel Bel. more, Henry Miller, Jr, Helen Dun bar, Leslie Casey, s. J. Sandford, w. J.. Ferguson and Guy Oliver also are in the cast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
SPECIAL SUNDAY PROGRAM

The program as given at the Com munity Church Easter Sunday will be repeated Sunday evening by spe- dial request. The playlet directed by Miss Grace Chapman, assisted by Miss Sickles and Mamie Feusi will be given. In addition to the playlet, other musical numbers will be added.
 H. l.. Rowley will give q talk on Was the Resurrection a Fake?'
 "A large attendance is expected at the services. faa
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
JUDGE STOUT HONORED
 WITH PARTY ON BIRTHDAY
Especial Correspondence.)

HAYNES, April 3--A most delight ful surprise party was given by the ladies of IIaines and Chilkoot Bar racks Thursday last to celebrate Judge Stcuts S0th birthday. Cards provided Amusement for the guests after which delicious lunch was served.
 In q few well chosen words the judge thanked his friends for the honor and courtesy shown him.
 Mr. Mclean next expressed the sentiment of the entire party by say ing that his long acquaintance with Judge Stout had been one of great pleasure and he hoped that thay might share many more happy hours
 MT. 0Dell quoted "a poem befitting the occasion. while Captain Henry added few smiles in clever ad. dress.
 Twenty-six persons were present beside those previously mentioned, and were: Mrs. pyne, Captain Cor. der, Sergeant iMoritz. Mrs. O'Dell and daughter, Mrs. Stidham, MT. and Mrs. Sorl1es and childrena Mrs. Brindle and son, Captain Von Gremp, MT. and Mrs. Powell, Mr. Johnson, Miss Morris, Mr and Mrs Mclean, Mrs. Rodgers, MT and Mrs. Sheldon. Mir. Klitza and Mr. and Mrs. Groy 8.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
DAVID POW ELL AT LIBERTY TONIGHT

Tonight at the Liberty Theater David Powell will appear in "The Spanish Jade." a red-hot production bubblng over with Spanish passion. English slowness and Yankee quick ness. There is said to- be something in this production that touches and appeals to all classes for it is the strong defending the weak.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
MRS. DOoGAN VERY ILL;
 NElGHEORS TAKE CHILDREN

Mrs. rod Doogan was reported very fll in St, Annls Hospital yesterday with a badly infected throat and other symptoms.
 While she is forced to be away from her children they are being taken care of by kind neighbors.
 Mrs. Grundler has taken three, Mrs. Affrieh two and Mrs. Kelly one.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
Power Plant Systems
 May Be Connected Now

f PORTLAND, April IA committee
 representing nearly every big hydro
 electric power system in the Pacific Northwest is comforting here regard
 ing a plan to connect all systems
 along the coast so any point can be served despite a breakdown.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
BASEBALL MEETING
 WTLC"BE NEXT WEEK

On account of other attractions which were on here last night, the baseball meeting was postponed until next Tuesday evening. It will be held in the Fire Hall promptly at 7:30 o'clock. za
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
DOUGLAS PRESBYTERIAN
 NATIVE MISSION

DAVID WAGGONER, Pastor. 2:30 D. m.-Afternoon service. FOO D. m.-Thursday Mid week prayer service
 All are cordially welcome at these services.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
EXTEND THANKS

The Rebckahs wish to thank all those who donated to and partici pated in the card party which they gave on Thursday evening for Mrs. Walter Niemi.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
P.-T. A. TO ENTERTAIN
 THE PUBLIC NEXT WEEK

Friday night, April 13, is the date which has been set by the Douglas Parent-Teacher Association for a card party and dance to be given in the Eagles Hall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07

Light day and the Koy Valley last night rainy weather has vailed the ngton changed yesterday in ] parts of he T.rio
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
DE RAVENS IN EXTRA cOMEDv AT LIBERTY

t MT. and Mrs. Carter De Haven, two
 noted American fnn-makers, will be
 the added attraction at the Liberty Theatcr tomorrow night with the fea-l
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
CONGREGATIONAL COEMUN-
 iTY CHURCH

Sunday School-1O:3o a. m. to 11:30 a. m.
 Junior Endeayor-G:30 D. m. to 7:30 D. m.
 Preaching service 7:30 to S:S0 D. m. Special program.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
Soviet Ambassador
 Regains Standing

BERLIN, April 7.-After mere than Ia year in prison in M1scow, Nuor-
 teya, Ludwig c. A. K. Martens, "So- vfet Am bassador." well known in America, has been released and fully re-ostablished in good standing with the Sovicts, according to informa- tion from Moscow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07

NOTE: Observations Francisco made 4 a. m. 1 D m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS

ture. The comedy is entitled "Never Again." and dis clean and enjoyable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07

AUTO STAND CHANGED.
 Nick Lakicll has moved his auto stand to in front of the U. & I. Cafe. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07

Bring your coupons, to the Elks' Hall next Thursday night. s--ady.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-07
Weather Condition. Az Recorded by the U. s.
 Weather Bureau.
Forecast Juneau vicinity 2a hours beginning D. m tod

ia.r tonight; Sunday temperature; moderate variable