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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09
PALESTINE IS MENACED NOW
 BY THE ARABS

LONDON, Jan. 9.-Very serious trouble is brewing in Palestine, ac- cording to the News of the World which states that General Tudor and other officials on the spot regard the future with "grave apprehen. sion"
 The Arabs on the border and ir Palestine itself, the paper says, may at any time attack the Jewish immi grants whom they regard with "deep rooted hostility" The governments authority is being openly f1outed by what is known as the "Moslem Chris tian Association"
 A manifesto has been issued call ing upon the population to dfsobey the instructions issued for the talk. ing of the census, and the associa ton has decided to invoke the aid of Renal Pasha, the Turkish Ma tionalist leader
 "Oar posJicn." continues thf News Of the World" lis amazing In effect without any advantage to ourselves. and under a mandate from the League of Nations, we are hold ing Palestine at cost of many mil lions year for the benefit of Jew ish immigrants, and thus mourning the hostility of the Arabs.
 We may shortly find ourselves faced in Palestine with situation similar to that in Turkey. We shal either have to flight or give way The question is, what would we be fighting for, and what would we gail by fighting?"
 "The problem is not an easy one, the paper adds owing to the ac tion of Great Britain, America and France, thousands of Jews have gone to settle in Palestine. It would be interesting to know how much per head per annum each Jewish i'm migrant is costing Great Britain.
 "The scheme for the settlement oi the East has broken down, in a great measure, owing to the neglect of the United States to back up the treaties which she took so great g part in preparing. But whatevei may be the cause, now is the time for peaceful action and for the defi nition of policy"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09
"SEAlED HEARTS" IS
 COMING TO COLISEUM

Eugene O'Brien's second starring appearance in Selznick pictures will be in Sealed Hearts" which opens at the Coliseum Thursday for only two days. The picture is one of the most strongly dramatic treatments oi the eternal triangle ever screened and the story gives Eugene O'Brien role full of opportunities.
 In the picture is presented the un- usual situation of a father and a youth-his adopted son-being in love with the same woman-the old CT man being the husband of the woman, who is young and beautiful On the screen is mirrored in com polling fashion the subtle clash be- tween youth and age. and the final victory of the law of Nature oyer the law of Man
 The picture was made under the direction of Ralph Ince and the cast includes such notables as Robert Edeson and Lucille Lee Stewart, who will be remembered for her import ant part in The Perfect Lover" Flu gene O'Brien's recent success.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09

picture in which she has ever ap- peared. It is based upon a perfectly logical plot, which results in low able, sensitive woman beeomilg T bigamst
 The development Of the story is extremely dramatic and the variety of locale-from the north woods of Canada to the tropics of Jamaica should make it an extremely lavish production scenically. The wholly unexpected climax brings a highly interesting story to fine ending.
 Two storms-one blizzard of the far north and the other a tropical tornado-serve as the scenic back ground for two of the emotional high points in "Playthings of Destiny Quite appropriately the blizzard serves to separate the woman and the man she adores, while the tor nado serves to bring assurance to her that he has always loved her.
 In the staging of the storms Direc- tor Edwin Carewe accomplished a realism that has caused favorable comment even from others in the same line who have striven for the same effects without the success which MT. Carewe has obtained.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09
VIOLA DANA AT COLISEUM TONIGHT

Delightful Viola Dana the effer- vescent little actress. will be seen by local theater-goers in the stellar role of "The Offshore Pirate" the Metro production which comes to the Coliseum Theater tonight and We'd nesday.
 In this unusual picture, which was adapted from the story of F. Scott Fitzgerald. as published in the Sat urday Evening Post, Miss Dana has a part that brings Gut all her un- usual gift. As Ardita Farnham. the girl who is stolen by a modern pirati- cal young man, she excels her pre- vious efforts.
 The story tells of Ardita Farnam, young, rich and beautiful, whose heart has gone to a scheming for eigner who cleverly plots for her money Her relations realize what a rogue he is, but Ardita is adamant and intends to marry him. In de- spair, they contrive a plan. Toby Moreland. happy-go-lucky young fel- low, boards Ardita's yacht with a ulul Ol Cul tuiOdlo anu oCibco the vessel. Out of this romance springs-but unexpectedly and after thrilling happenings.
 Supporting Viola Dana is the fol- lowing excellent cast: Jack Hulhall. as Toby Moreland; Edward Jobson, as. Uncle John Farnam. and Edward Cecil as Ivan Uevkova. the Russian.
 Critics who have already seen the picture, hail it as a powerful TO- nance. standing far out of the or dinary run of pictures. It radiates life from the very outset until the last satisfying touches, and moves as rapidly as the trim little yacht on which most of the action transpires
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09

OTTAWA, ONT.-Canada leads the world in the per capita CO., sumption of bntter. Figures com piled by the Department Of Agri- culture show that each person in Canada is credited with consuming 27 pounds of butter each year. The United States ranks second to Canada with an average per capita consumption of IS pounds every year. The high per capita consumption of butter in Canada is indicative of the general prosperity prevalent throughout the Domin- ion. Sweden leads the world in the consumption of milk end rwitzer- land leads in cheese eating, the average for each person beinc 26 pounds year.
 The growth of dairying and but ter making has been one of the outstanding features of Canadian agriculture in recent years. Canada
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09

produced 122, ,776,5S0 pound- of but ter last year, valued at $45. .893 .082. Saskatchewan which ten years ago imported butter, exported 7.085, ,562 pounds last year.
 The number of dairy factories in Canada in 1920, according to the latest government statistics, wes 3,161, comprising l,045 creameries, 1883 cheese factories, 405 con- bined butter and cheese factories and 28 condenseries.
 The development of dairying has been especially pronounced in the western provinces. Alberta now ranks third in all the Dominion in dairy production and is followed closely by Manitoba and Saskftche- wan. The industry in the west is largely in the hands of small farm CTS who find their greatest success in mixed farming, dairying and livestock raising.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09

who guiding the destines Europe together their London conference They Poncare, Fance Premier Andrew Engand Premier Beo Mussoin, of Italy and Premier of Belgium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09
ANITA STEWART AT
 PALACE THREE DAYS

When many stars and directors arc bewailing the dearth of good stories for screen production, Anita Stewart has come along with "Playthings of Destiny" the First National attrac- tion announced for exhibition at the Palace Theater for three days, be- ginning tonight, which from the synopsis, looks to be the strongest
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09
Four Burned to Death
 In Fire at Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Milford Sharratt, aged 28 years, and her three young children, were burned to death this morning in fire which gutted her confectionery store and their flat overhead. Sharratt, the husband and father, was severely burned trying to rescue his family.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09
Headquarters ,or Ladysmith coal Juneau Transfer Co. Phone AS. adv

YOU CArS FIND A BUYER for that used car through the classified --and get all that 1t is worth. Try The Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09
Attractions 0t Theatres
ATTRACTIONS TONIGHT

COLlSEUM-viola Dana in "The Offshore Pirate" PALACE-Anita Stewart in "Play- things of Destiny"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09
in Seven Reels YOU'LL ENJOY:

the drama ol a girl who mar. ried once fer love and once to forget love. -an Arctic blizzard splendid in reality. "a tropical tornado mighty in
 force. "a famous star supported by
 Herbert Rawlinscn and Walter McGrail. little Dick Headrick, wonder child of "The Woman in His 2 House." in a role of still finer appeal.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-24
new BUNGALOWS WILL Be BUILT AND
IMPROVEMENTS MADE At CAMP MOD|N
Dr. !. B. Berkason is at the Camps Preparing
For Arrival of Boys July z

DR.. |. B. BerkasOn of New York has
arrived at Camp Modin, Lake George
to remain for the summer and super
intend the general repairs which will
soon be in progress in anticipation
OF the arrival of large group of
boys on July 2. This camp was open
ed last year on the somewhat famous
Lake George property but Dr. Berka
son, who was travelling in Europe
and in Palestine for year and half,
was not here at that time. He was
accompanied to Skowhegan by a. p.
Schoolman of New York who return
ed Monday but will come back to
Camp Modin later for the summer.
Preparations are being made to ac-
commodate about three times as many
or perhaps 145 people at the camps
this season. This means there will
be about twice as many boys Island
Inn which is located on a small is
land in Lake George is be ng cnlarg-
ed to accommodate the parents who
may wish to visit their children dur
ing the summer and three new bunga-
lows are to be built, two of them near
the Island Inn and the third one
probably on the boys ground. The
dining room and kitchen of the form
er hotel are being enlarged and the
help quarters will also be established
there. The general business office
Will be In the circular building which
years ago, when the place was used
as summer resort, was the band
stand The former dance hall will
be the recreation quarters and the
moving pictures will be shown there.
Mr.. Binder of New York. an efficient
musician and composer. will direct
the singing in this building and it will
also be used for indoor sports. Two
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-24
sKOWHEGAN, MAINE. MAY "a 1923
lSss-l9ss

Mr. and Mrs. S. Il. Emerson quietly
passed the fifty-eighth anniversary of
their wedding at their home, 10 Me-
chanic street, May 16. Letters and
postals OF congratulation were receiv-
ed from children and grandchildren
The oldest daughter, Mrs. Nellie EN-
erson Blaisdell OF Norridgewock, con-
tributing a beautifully written and
much appreciated poem. II the
parents live and can pull through to
the sixtieth anniversary, two years
hence, without divorce, so common
now days, the descendants now num-
bering eight children, twenty grand
children and six great-grandchildren
total of thirty-four, thus far with
out death, purpose to have the big
gest wedding anniversary that ever
occurred in the. Emerson family. One
of the remarkable facts connected
with this is that the sexes are even
seventeen males and seventeen fe-
males.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-24
The Painted Church Bazaar

Tuesday. June 18th. will be red
letter day at the Fair Grounds. Some
ladies interested in the Federated
Church have finally gotten tired wait
ing for the men to paint the church,
and have resolved to do it themselves.
To get the painting crew together and
train and organize, the Boss Painter,
Mrs. Margaret Briggs and her cohorts
are staging a regular three-ring cir
Gus and bazaar at Fairview Park on
June 18th. There will be side shows,
feats of daring, thrilling sports and
probably one of the greatest collec-
tions of curious and wonderful phe-
nomona ever assembled outside of the
great Barnum's great shows. Beau
ty to delight the eye, delicacies to
tempt the palate. music to charm the
ear, dancing to cheer the soul and
games to timber the muscles. 1t Is
rumored that there will be a baseball
game and that the men will serve g
famous supper with beans baked In
the ground as the crowning feature.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-24
PATRONS OF nDM0-
NA At MERCER
Poultry Appears to Be
Profitable Stock
Rain and Muddy Roads DO Not In
terfere with u Splendid Meeting
and Program

A rain storm and muddy roads cut
in heavily on the attendance at the
Pomona meeting held with Sandy
River Grange, Mercer, on Tuesday of
this week. The officers did well.
Only two were absent but their va
cant chairs were easily Supplied and
despite the loss in numbers a most
active and practical program was in
terestingly carried out.
Mrs. Emma j. Frizzell, the. efficient
master of Sandy River Grange, gave a
splendid address of welcome and
Mark Gray, the Pomona steward, re-
sponded for the Pomona. The open
ing and conferring the Pomona de-
gree occupied the morning session.
Under the direction OF the lecturer
Mrs. Lizzie Watson, the afternoon ses-
sion was devoted to intellectual exer-
cises in harmony with Ithe program.
The choir rendered a beautiful song
and the lady officers clfcled the hall
with the large Pomona Flag which
was sauted by the members standing
as the Flag passed by. | A Tribute to
the Flag was given by 8. F. Emerson
who called attention to the fact that
never before in our history has the
Flag been so honored and respected
as today. 1t waves from the school
houses, occupies place in the
churches, is conspicuous In halls and
public places and is hung out on
the great battleships of the Navy and
on the battle lines in war the Flag
is carried to give courage and in
spiration to the defenders of our COM
mon country. There we're appropri-
ate selections in reading by Verna
Holmes and Gladys Gray. Recita-
tions by Helen True and l.. F. Board
man; brief history of Sandy River
Grange by Emma J. Frizzell; songs
and piano solos by Fred Florette; /;
address by May Robinson, lecturer of
New Century Pomona, on the corn
crop, presenting statistics and the
varied usages to which it is applied
as an article of food and manufac-
tured products. County Agent c. A..
Storer and Mrs. Emmp. w. Goodrich
offered remarks and the topic an
what kind of stock can you invest
S100 and get the most profit in one
year," Answered by j. N. Frizzell
In favor of hens. A. d. Brawn thinks
most con be made with sheep and
Rose Wade firmly believes in hens
and by strict account knows she has
realized little over four dollars per
year from each hen andfC. A. Storer
mentioned party that has kept a
large flock and realized an annual
profit of $3.01 from each hen. S. F..
Emerson was called upon to give the
closing thoughts and singing "Ameri-
ca" closed the program.
Next will be a combined meeting
with kennebec Pomona at Victor
Grange Hall, Fairfield, June IL.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-24

new tennis courts arc 10 be built. the
baseball diamond will be repaired and
a crib Will be sunk in the lake for
those who cannot swim. The boys
who will come to the camp are most
ly from New York City and the sub
urbs. including lads from Mount Yer
non. and Fall River section and Jer-
sey City. About twice as many will
como from Boston as last year and
one boy is coming all the way from
Evansville, Indiana 1t is evident
that the parents were well satisfied
with the camp methods of last year
as practically all the boys are return
ing for the 1923 season The three
main officers viii he Dr. BerkasOn
who will have charge of the general
administration department relating to
business. DIR. Dushkin and A. p.
Schoolman. both of whom were at
Camp MOdin last season and who will
look after the educational aud re-
creational departments
DIR. Bcrkason has bet lately return
ed from abroad, having taken the trip
after finishing his work al Columbia.
where he received a degree of Doctor
OF Philosophy. He is most agree
able man to meet and is the author
of "Theories Of Amoricanization,"
which deals with the relation of De-
mocracy to Amcricanization problem
Mrs. Bcrkason who is also "A Colum-
bia graduate and their little daughter
are arriving next week from New
York and will be at Camp Modin dur
son was horn while her parents were
in Jerusalem. 4 large percentage of
the employees viii be brought here
from New York. The camps will
close about September l.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-24
ALL ROADS LEAD TO
Sk0WHEGAN JULY 47H
Various Committees Perfecting Plans
for the biggest Celebration
Ever Held In the County

The various committees looking al
ter arrangements for Skowhegan' s
big Fourth of July Celebration are
meeting with splendid cooperation
from every quarter. Merchants,
manufacturers, automobile dealers,
fraternal and other organizations
with very few exceptions, will have
floats or be otherwise represented in
the parade. There are to be at least
three bands and an exceptionally fine
athletic program. The committee
have, up until the present, consider
ed 1t little early to work out details
in connection with the comic or ludi-
crous division of the parade. Those
wishing to take part or who are in
any way interested In the procession
of "Horrihles" are requested to meet
with Chairman John ]. Jenkins at the
Butler & Butler law offices next Sat
urday evening at 7.30 to help make
plans. The fantastic section of the
parade furnishes an opportunity for
everyone to do their bit toward max
ing the event a success.
While the following Is not the COM
plete program yet 1t furnishes some
idea of the magnitude of the affair
The day will officially commence at
s a. m. with sunrise salutes. Three
bands. stationed In various parts Of
the town, will render concerts be
tween and o'tiock. Sports, TO
be held for the most part on Water
street, will start ut and continue
for two hours. The parade COM
mences at II o'clock at the corner of
Bush and Water streets. 1t will
proceed up Water street, up Madison,
up Elm, down Pleasant and up Madi-
son avenue as far as Dyer street
where those marching will disband
The afternoon prugram will take place
at Fairview Park with horse racing.
3 classes, and good ball game. There
will be fireworks at Lakewood in the
evening and the stock company will
give one of the seasons most popular
productions.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-24

was served and small tables were ar
ranged for forty ladies. The table
decorations were nareissus and jon
quils. Fruit salad, hot rolls. olives.
sherbert, cake. nuts and coffee were
served. After social hour the Ia
dies We're called to the parlors and
with the regent, Mrs. Elizabeth A.
Marble presiding the usual opening
exercises were conducted. Mrs Mar
bic gave short talk on her year a.
regent and this was followed by the
report of tie secretary and the re-
port OF the planting of the memorial
tree at Coburn Bark. In cOnnec-
tion with this Mrs. Marble took the
opportunity to speak of the chapters
Indebtedness to Rev. 6a ". Hinckley
for his efforts to come 10 Skowhcgan
and address them and it was voted to
not only send him note Of thanks,
but to present him with Maine flag.
The report of the treasurer was Civ
en- by Mrs. Georgia Wilson and the an
nual report Of the secretary by Mrs.
Nina Greenwood Miss Gertrude s.
Weston, the registrar. reported the
following new members for the year:
Mrs. Iyanclla S Palmer. Miss Faith ].
Hinckley OF Hinckley. Mrs. Lena L
Wentworth and Mrs. Eta S. Merrill OF
Skowhegan.
sOficers were elected as follows
Regent. Miss Mabel J. Pooler; vice
regent. Mrs Helen 6 Wentworth;
secretary, Mrs Grace NJ Poulin.
treasurer, Mrs. Georgia Wilson; reg
istrar Miss Gertrude S. Weston; his
torian. Miss Louise H. Coburn. The
committee appointed from the chap
ter to see other local organizations
and ask them to cooperate with them
in the Tooth anniversary observance
of Skowhegan. is composed of Miss
Mabel j. Pooler and Miss Gertrude
S. Weston.
The last meeting for the season will
be held on June at the home of the
Misses Pooler ON FairYiew avenue.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-24
PROBATE COURT MAT
TIERS FOR MAY
Wills Allowed md Letters Issued In
Estates of Deceased Somerset
People

The following matters were attend
ed to at the May term of Somerset
County Probate Court, Judge C. o.
Small presiding.
Letters of administration issued in
Pease, both late Of Lexington. Charles
A. Pease of Lexington, administrator
Fred E. Calder, late of lockwood,
William j. Calder of lockwood, ad-
ministrator. Villa c. Perkins, late
of Madison, Inez M. Ward of Madison,
administrative; Frank Buckwald, late
of Hartland, Joseph Buckwald, admin
istrator; Scott r. Johnson, late Of
Pittsfeld, Lula M. Johnson of OTIS
field. administratrix; Calvin S. Hea-
ley, late of Concord, Cynthia F. Rob-
inson of Conpnrd. Administrative; !;
Jonas NJ. Varnsy, late of Mercer,
Charles E. varney of Mercer, admin
istrator; Mary N. Wilbur Parker,
late of Skowhegan, Charles H. Wilbur
of Skowhegan, administrator: Charles
A. Mckinney, New, Portland, Charles
B. Mckinney OF New Portland, ad
ministrator; Charles A. Leighton, late
of Skowhegau,, Nellie H. Leighton, ad-
ministratrix.
Wills allowed and letters issued In
estates of: Abbie Holmes, late of
Pittsfeld. Mae T.. Weeman OF Hitts-
field, executrix; Harrison Salley, late
of Skowhegan, Carrie V. Salley of
Skowhegan, Eexecutrix; Eliza T..
Rokes. late OF Smithfeld. Laura A.
Tibbetts Hayward OF Smithfeld, ex-
ecutrix Charles Lewis. late OF Skow-
hegan, Lena Lewis OF Skowhegan, ex-
ecutrix; James b.. Weston, late of
Anson. Mary %. Weston of Madison,
executrix
Accounts allowed In estates of
Emiley S. Porter, late of Anson; Peter
Pelotte, late Of Jackman; Albert
Brouseau, late Of Moose River David
A. Turner late OF Moose River; David
A. Turner, late of Palmyra; Celestia
A. Tillson, late Of Detroit; George
S. Wescott. late. OF Madison; Maurice
c. Provencher. late of Skowhegan,
Love P. Tripp, late of New Port
land: Margaret r. Richards, late of
St Adams; Pauline Rance, late of
Fairfeld.I
Other matters connected with the
business of the term will be found
in the usual Probate Court columns.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-24
LELAND PROPERTY TO
Be MORE COLONIAL
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos X. Butler to Res
tore Oidtime Effects In Remodel
Ing Future Home

Repairs haIe already been com
menced on the Leland property at
the corner of Madison avenue and
Spring street, which Mr.. and Mrs. A.
X. Butler have recently purchased
for their future home from Miss An
ME p. Leland, This is one of the
Colonial residences of the town and
the same lines will be retained, but
where more modern notifications
have been made, the old colonial eff
fects will be restored. This will in
clude the removal of the front porch,
which now extends nearly across the
house and the restoration of col
onial doorway with side lighting ef-
feet in place of the double doors. The
only other noticeable exterior changes
will be the addition of a sun parlor
along the southside of the ell, where
there is now small piazza, from
which door will be cut into the dim
ing room. The stable will be moved
slightly to the north and the drive
way will be laid on the northside of
the buildings. The stable will be
dropped about two feet and there will
he quite extensive grading along the
south side of the buildings. Inside
no partitions will be changed. Oak
floors will he laid and several fire.
places installed in the rooms on both
floors. Papering, painting and new
plumbing will also add to the attrac-
tiveness and convenience of this de-
lightful old fashioned dwelling. Mr..
and Mrs B,ltler pXnert to be in their
new home by the first of September.