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The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
Jay Gould's Holdings
Sold Secretly Is Claim

NEW YORK, Jan. 2i-Testifying
in the second day of the referees
investigation OF the accounting filed
by the trustees of the Jay Gould
SS5 900 900 estate, Mrs. Finley J.
Shepard. formerly Helen Could. dis
closed that her brothers, George and
Edwin, secretly sold millions OF
dollars worth of her fathers hold
ings
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24

pound. The United States, it is
estimated has taken tons of the
paper notes to be sold in the streets
by peddlars, or given away as pre-
miums with ten-cent order
In addition to the regulation notes
freak issues of marks came from
everywhere, some Of them especial.
~ designed to give the collectors
a thrill. These notes were good on
ly in the districts issued. Thousands
OF them never reached the public
at all because they passed directly
into the hands of the collectors.
On top of all the money being
turned out by the government as
fast as hundreds of presses could
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
Must Not Sell
Fighting Ships
To Mexico

WASHINGTON Jan. 2i.-Thc sale
to the Mexican government by
American citizens OF vcs9els intend
ed to be used in fighting was learn
ed to be held by the Washington
government as contrary to the spirit
II not the letter of the Naval Limi-
tation treaty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
Is Convicted Second
Time of Wife Murder

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Jan. "a.
John Astor Mccormick. former
Ladysmith, Wis, grocer, has been
convicted the second time on a
charge of wife murder and has been
returned to the penitentiary at Still
water for life.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
CONFERENCE WITH COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24--Follow-
ing the failure of the Northwest
bankers to agree yesterday after two
days, conference at Chicago, with
a special commission sent by Presi-
dent Coolidge to ascertain what could
be done to relieve the banks Of the
Northwest, the President let 1t be
known that he may call Chicago
and Minneapolis bankers here for
conference. This will be done un.
less they cooperate with the Federal
government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
u. S. Takes One More
Step to Give
Obregon Assistance

WASHINGTON, Jan. "a
AS another step 10 aid the
Obregon government. the Unit
led States has ordered discon-
tinuance of sending mail by
steamer to the States of Vera
Cruz, Campcnce and Yucatan.
This is done to isolate the
revolutionary territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
REBEL GENERAL
WOUNDED, FIGHT

LAREDO, Tex, Jan. 2i-Guada.
lupe Sanchez, rebel general, was
probably fatally wounded in a per.
sonal encounter with Lieut.. Ponchano
Carranza, his aide, according to in
formation. received by the Mexican
consul
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
BANKERS TRYING
TO PREVENT ANY
MORE FAILURES
President Coolidge Takes
Hand in Financial Crisis
and Makes Threat.

SIOUX FALLS, So Oak, Jan "a.
The Federal Reserve came to the
rescue of South Dakota banks in
the present crisis which has marked
many bank failures. Three hundred
and twenty thousand Federal Reserve
funds were brought here last night
from the Ninth District Bank at
Minneapolis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
Wage Increase to $4,000
Railroad Employees Granted

NEW YORK, Jan. ga wage in
crease of five per cont has been
granted $4,000 engineers and fire
men OF the New York Central lines
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
California Is Having
Dryest Winter on Record

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24-This
State is experiencing the .dryest
winter on record, according to the
Weather Bureau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
Claims Conventions with
Mexico Are Now Ratified

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 The
Senate after brief consideration has
ratified the two claims conventions
with Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
Two Earth Tremors
Shake Nevada Towns

RENO, New, Jan. 24.-Two trem-
ores shook Gardnetville. Varson and
Valley in Douglas County last night
No damage is reported.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24

PENDLETON. Ore, Jan. 24.-At
the conclusion of cross examination
Miss More Ellis. on trial on first
degree murder charge for the shoot
ing of Gordon Ncttie, former fiance
who had decided to marry another
woman. turned suddenly to the jury
and said:
81 am sorry for all this muss !
have stirred up. The jury has no
choice, and want to say that |
believe in capital punishment"
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
ANOTHER BANK CLOSES

REDFIELD, Jan. 24.-.Heayy with
drawals caused the closing of the
Merchants Bank here, with deposits
of $450,000, it is announced
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24

EXTRA MESSAGE
Sent CONGRESS
BY P ESIDENT
Chief Executive Outlines Re-
lief to Be Extended to
Agricultural Industry.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2i.-President
Coolidge, in a special message to
Congress, outlined five steps soon
to be taken by the executive branch
of the government and. some By
private agencies to relieve the agri
cultural situation In tho Northwest
The five steps are asSiollows:
l. Rounding the present and past
due Indebtedness of farms in dis
tricts most seriously affected
2. Financial assistance through a
Federal agency to enable wheat
growers to shift the diversified pro.
duction.
g. Restoration of impaired cap.
ital banks wherever this would be
helpful.
4. Creation of a substantial fl
nancing corporation by private cap
ital to aid in rehabilitation.
5. Extension Of the time by
which the War Finance Corporation
can make loans.
Observation-Disclosures 0. X.
CHICAGO. Jan. "a. = President
Coolidgc's message to Congress rela-
tive to loans for the relief of farm
ers is considered at the hcadquar-
tors of the American Farm Bureau
Federation to bo in harmony with
the recommendation telographed to
the President by the Legislative com
nittec Of tho Federation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
NOT IN ON DEAL.

hNOANILLE. Tenn, Jan. II
No. | do not own one penny's
worth of interest in the Teapot
Dome properties, e. l.. Doheny
raid last night on his private ear
enrorto to Washington. He de-
clared the Sinclair interests are
my rivals. -.
u. l.. Doheny. mentioned in the
above dispatch. visited Juneau two
years. ago, coming to Alaska in his
private yacht with party of per-
scnnl friends.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24
REMARKABLE
PLEA MADE
BEFORE JURY

BULLETIN - PENDLETON, Ore.
Jan. 24.--Miss Ellis was this after
noon acquitted of the charge of muir
dering Gordon Netti, former suitor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-24

CONTINUED on Page Two.)
, 1924-02-16

The Chaplain. Rev. Father Francis
w. Clair, G. S. S. R said grace.
The Host after proposing the toast
to the President of the United States
proposed the toast to the Commissioners.
Rir. Nerwin said he was glad to wei.
come the Commissioners on the occasion
and paid them high tribute on the able
and systematical way in which they had
, 1924-02-16
Epoch Making Event in ST.
CFOix, Virgin Islands OF the
United States.
FEDERAL COMMISSIONERS ENTER
TANNED BY CHAIRMAN OF COLO
MAJ COUNCIL OF ST. CROIX.

The Honorable Robt. L.. Merwin, Chair
man of the Colonial Council Of St. CTOiX,
gave a BANQUET at his residence, Lib
ertv Half'. Frederiksted ON the evening
of Friday, February s., 1924, in honor Of
the Federal Commissioners, with a view
of their meeting Members OF the Colo
NAL Council.
Invitations were issued through their
Chairman to Members Of the Colonial
Council of St. Thomas and ST. John who
had arrived on this island on the pre-
vi0us dav to meet the Colonial Council
of ST. Croix in joint session. but as ar
rangements had been previously made
for the return trip th9t very day, 1t was
not possible for them to attend.
Present were: r. &. Barrett (DeS-
patching Secretary.
United States Federal Commissioners
of 1924: HonorabIes George Fl. Wood
SON. LAWYER Of Des Moines, lowe ,(Chair-
mani. Cornelius r. Richardson, Attor-
nev.at.Law, Richmond, Ind. Vice-Chair-
mani. Charles E. Mitchell, Institute West
Virginia, Secretary, Jefferson S. Coage.
Wilmington, Delaware and VIM. ii. Ia
Wis, Washington, u. Z.
Members of the Colonial Council: Hon
CRADLES Robt. L. Merwin (ChairmanG
Robt' W. Skeoch Vice Chairman, D. s..
Armstrong Secretary, D. c. Canegata,
M. D. Chairman Municipal Committed,
F. Andersen, A. j. BIackwood, w. S.
Abramson, Joseph Alexander, HaIvor
Berg, Francis Coulter, W.. H. Fleming,
HoIger lessen, NJ. NJ. Skeoch, Rev. Fa-
Their Francis w. Clair, C.SS.R. (Chap.
lain) and R. A. Frederick Clerk.
Judge Payne. Rev. Henry Whitehead,
Messrs. Arthur E. LindbOrg Director of
FdUcation). C. Y. Daniels (DepIty Col
Iector of Customs), H. DeIamos Consul
Rep, of 6anto Domingo), P. Il. Mar
tinez. George A. Moorehead, Il. H. A.
Leader. L. A. Hill, Miles Merwin, Lionel
Lang. 0. Olsen, K. Henderson and
Fred Ramsay.
, 1924-02-16

conducted their hearings. He hoped
that the information gathered by them
would prove valuable and that the fruits
of their labor would be crowned with
the highest success.
Mr.. Woodson after proposing : the
toast to the Governor of the Virgin Is
lands, Philip Williams, said he desired
on behalf Of himself and his colleagues,
, 1924-02-16

Entered as second class matter May
Goth 1917 at the Post Office at Christian
sted, st. Cr0jr, Y. l. of the u. S. A. IN
der The Act of March 3. 1879.
, 1924-02-16

MENU
Fruit Cocktail
Green Turtle Soup
Cream Chicken CHAMPAIGN in Krustades
Sailed Almonds
Boiled Ham - Asparagus
Roast Turkey.
Brown Potatoes r Cranberry Sauce Pease
Olives Sweet Pickles
Watermelon Peach Ice-Cream
Bon.Bons Macaroons
Madeira Sauterne Malmsey
White Rock Grape Juice Ginger Ale
Cafe Noir
Liqueurs
Liberty HALF
February 9Th 1924.
, 1924-02-16

.K. Henderson,
.C. V. Daniels,
10. Olsen,
IT, Andersen.
R. E. Barrett,
H. Woodson,
.Robt. L. Nerwin,
.Chas. E. Mitchell,
ID. S. Armstrong,
y. S. Coage,
E. Lindborg,
.W. H. Fleming.
.Halyor Berg,
Judge Payne,
II. Ramsay.
, 1924-02-16

Lionel Lang,
w. S. Abramson,
Holger lessen,
Jos. Alexander,
Rev. Fthr. Clair,
VIM. H. Davis,
DR.. D. c. Canegata
r. w. Skeoch,
Judge Richardson,
A plonk utOOI
T. Coulter,
n. M. Skeoch,
Rev. H. Whitehead.
Miles Merwin,
L. A. Hill,
H. Delamos,
Evening star., 1924-11-22
CAPTAIN BLOOD
Bu RAFAEL SABATINI
The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

a unit now In the Jamaica squadron
And when the news of it reached
Iortuga and the buccaneers who
awaited his return, the name OF Capt
Blood, which had stood so high among
the brethren of the coast. would be-
come byword, a thing of execra-
tion, and before all was done his life
might pay forfeit for what would
be accounted a treacherous detection
And for what had he placed himself
In this position? For the sake Of a
girl who avoided him so persstently
and Intentionally that he must as
sumo that she still regarded him with
| aversion. He had scarcely been
vouchsafed glimpse of her in all
this fortnight, although with that in
view for his main object he had daily
| haunted her uncle's residence, and
| daily braved the unmasked hostility
and baffied rancour in which Col.
| Bishop held him. Nor was that the
| worst of it. He was allowed plainly
| TO perceive that ii was the graceful,
! elegant young trifler from ST. James.
| Lord Julian Wade. to whom her every
moment was devoted. And what
chance had he, a desperate adventurer
with a record of outlawry. against
such a rival as that, a man of parts
moreover. as he was bound to admit? :?
soul. He beheld himself to be as the
dog In the fable that had dropped
the substance to snatch at delusive
shadow.
He sought comfort in a line on the
open page before him:
''levius fit patientia quicquid cor
rigere est nefas.."
Sought it, but hardly found it.
A boat that had approached un-
noticed from the shore came scrap
ing and humping against the great
red hull of the, Arabella, and a
raucous voice sent up a hailing shout.
From the ships belfry two silvery
| notes rang clear and sharp. and a
moment or two later the bo'sun's
whistle shrilled a long wall.
The sounds disturbed Capt. Blood
| from his disgruntled musings. He
rose. tall, active and arrestingly
| elegant in a scarlet, gold-laced coat
that advertised his new position, and
| slipping the slender volume into his
| pocket, advanced to the carved rail
| of the quarter deck. just as Jeremy
| Pitt was setting foot upon the COM
I panion.
"A note for you from the deputy
governor" said the master shortly,
as he proffered a folded sheet.
! Pitt, loosely clad in shirt and
hreeches, leaned against the rail the
while and watched him, unmistak =
| able concern imprinted on his fair
! frank countenance.
! Blood uttered "a short laugh and
curled his lip. 1T is a very peremp-
tory summons" he said, and passed
the note to his friend.
The young masters gray eyes Skim
med it. Thoughtfully he stroked his
| golden beard.
You'll not so?" he said. between
question and assertion.
why not? Haven't l been daily
visitor at the fort?''
But it'll be about the Old Wolf
that he wants to see you. II gives
him a grievance at last. You know.
| Peter. that it is Lord Julian alone has
| stood between Bishop and his hate OF
you. If now he can show that"
What if he CAM" Blood inter
Evening star., 1924-11-22

rupted carelessly "Shall I be in
greater danger ashore than aboard
now that we've but SO men left, and
they lukewarm rogues, who would as
soon serve the King as me? Jeremy.
dear lad. the Arabella's a prisoner
here, bedad, 'twixt the fort there and
the fleet yonder. Don't be forgetting
that"
Jeremy clenched his hands. why
did We let woIverstone and the others
go?" he cried, with a touch Of bitter
ness. You should have seen the dan
ger"
How could ! in honesty have de-
Evening star., 1924-11-22

tained them? 1t was In the bargain.
Besides, how could their staying have
helped me?' And as Pitt did not an
swer him: "Ye see?" he said, and
shrugged. "I'll be getting my hat
and cane and sword and go ashore
Evening star., 1924-11-22

How could in honesty have de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
Domestic Days
By ROYSL. MeCARDELL

Tonight is Mrs. Th+ockmorton Sope,s reception. I might have known that you'd forget that we1 are going" was Mrs. Jarr's greeting to her lord.
 T had other things to think of, and so. important es- iS was, it slipped my mind," replied Mir. Jarr, jocosely. But what time does it take placer" he went on. About s O'clock eh? We'll, it's just 8 now. We can dress and hurry over. Those things are al- ways late"
 It was nearly 9 o'clock before the Jarrs got there ana yc- they were the first guests to arrive. However, the other guests came pouring in and by 9 80 the social orgy was ;n full swing.
 ''Ssssh !" said, Mrs. Jarr warningly to her husband and his friend, Mir. Rangle, who was also among those present. MT. Pinkley is going to re- cite."
 Whereupon doll-like little man arose, smoothed his--hair with dainty white gloves and said: T will now recite 'Spartacus's Address to the Gladiators.'
 Mir. Pinkley got away with his reel tation and then savy, for he was very versatile as well 5s cute; "rhe Two Grenadiers."
 Then a very scrawny young woman, after much coaxing on the part of hostesses and accomplices, acceded to the request that she sing them some thing from "Parsifal."
 By the time MT. Jarr and MT. Ran gle had tip-toed over to the bowl of pink liquid, in which flowed a lump of ice, some lemon and cucumber peels, and which people of strident imagina- tion alluded to as punch"
 Now breasy-looking person of for eign aspect, whose brow was not only high but bunny, was at the piano com mitting music-fugues by Bach and an opus or something of that kind by an individual alluded to by some pres- ent as Ko-pan and by others as Sho- pan and still others as Chop-pin. Mir. Jarr murmured, Better death," and ladled out some more of the punch.
 The punch was gone, but a soggy mass of fruit, cherries, sliced bananas and oranges and cucumber peels lay ~ tHC uOttOn OL tuC UOWls
 Gimme some of the vegetables to take the taste out of my mouth!" said MT. Rangle, land what time do you think we can duck from this joint?"
 "Eef it pleese, shentlemens, the in- terruption he must not come, else can not interpretate zee symphonies of the mastaire" protested the pianist, as he ceased playing in the middle of tha hiphhrOw muSic-
 All eyes were turned on Mir. Jarr and his friend.
 Finally there was a chance of es- cape. On the way home Mrs. Jarr broke her frozen silence with a sob ping cry. "Oh, to think" she walled, "that you should disgrace me so We'll never be invited there again."
 No such good luck !" said MT. Jarr. "And as long as you live, don't you ever drag me among such a bunch of dismal bozps again :"
 "Wel, it. was certainly shoddy af- fair," replied Mir. Jarr. ''The salad was made from canned lobster and the chicken was veal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
SCREEN STAR TELLS
 INTERESTING FACTS
"All the worlds stage and all the men and women are players"
 Shakespeare.

All of us know that, the. audiences on the street and in the home are no less exacting than those of the. thea ter. The woman, whose skin is flabby and wrinkled, cannot successfully play the desirable part of youth; neither can the girl whose complexion is pim- ply, blotchy or muddy" looking, win popularity or success.
 The sone thing, more than any other, which accounts for the freshness and charm of the complexion of stage folk, is the regular use of cleansing cream, which is part of the daily routine with every one on the stage. All stage peo- pie are obliged to use it, in order to remove makeup from every little crease and the pores.
 II had no idea that so many of the girls are using the Cleansing Cream, as we'll as the Peroxide Cream, Face Powder and other toilet necessities Which are known as the Black and White Beauty Creations" says Miss Alberta Vaughn, prominent and pop Glar Mack Sennett Comedy star.
 After I began to ask some ques- tions 1 soon learned why They are so exquisitely fine, and the cost is so much less. no one need deny them selves the satisfaction 9f having a pleasines complexion t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
BrinAing Up Children

The writer of the following article and of others which will follow it is a high school junior just about 16 years old. What she writes on the bringing up of children, she says, IS based upon her experience as what was known as an 'imprudent child" At 13 she was allowed to discipline her self, and since that time her parents agree that she has been infinitely more agreeable and altogether admir- able.
 II. The Feeling Of Equality
 Having used in a previous article on children the expression, Vas nearly an equal as lack of experience and difference in age will permit" and fearing that some readers would mis- interpret this remark, I will under take to explain my words, which task is often harder than explaining the words of others.
 Have you ever heard an irate father or mother question either daughter or son along these linesg 'FWhat is there you do not knowp Is there anything you have yet to learng" I wonder if that same parent ever took the time to realize that the child to whom such speech is addressed often thinks the same about the pafent! Don't you think that your child often has a feeling of hostility toward you because you make believe you know it ally You mothers and fathers who tell your children that you know what is best for them-would you let them tell you what is best for you? No. And yonr conscience knows it, even if you will not admit it.
 l know children who really love their parents, but when mother sits in her armchair, like queen on a throne, and gives out orders the children actually hate her for it at the moment. An absolute monarchy was never a sue cess for the reason that people (and children, are people), don't like others to order them about
 But I can also see the other side. I do believe that experience is the best teacher, and that age often teaches us. The child is aware of these facts also, so there is no reason to rub it in. If your Alice wants another piece of candy and you think she has had enough, don't say, Alice, not another one," but, Alice, remember the last time you had too much candyg" Ex- perience has taught Alice. Appeal to her experience and your results will be better. Alice will appreciate your l consideration
 Your son likes to think of his father as his pal, but if tn, father contin- ually acts as the sons superior, the son cannot forget the difference in age or his lack of experience.
 What is more beautiful than to see mother and daughter acting like chums, confiding in each other, plan ming the future together, completly forgetting the difference in age and experience that exists between them2
 Remember, you parents who are stumbling along the road of bringing up children, that the feeling of equal raising a family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
MUSIC STUDY CLUB
 PROGRAM OF INTEREST

At the Thursday morning meeting of the Music Study club, Mrs. R. G. Woodson will be the leader. The sub ject of the program will be Gilert-Sul- livan, Tennyson and Burns-JOnes.
 The following is the program:
 'The Lost Chord' (Sullivan), Mrs. k. H. Baumgar@ner.
 "MikadO'' Mrs. May Shackleford (Yum-Yum) Hiss Virginia Blair (Peep-Bo): Mrs. Dewey Bryant John ston, (Petti-Sing).
 ''The Moon and 1" Cum Yum), Mrs May Shackelford.
 Chorus, 'The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring." Miss Blair, Mrs. Baum gardner, Mrs Cunningham. Mrs. Byrd Haley. Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Kilgore, Miss Emma Reed Mitchell. Mrs. Morris, Miss Eva Pitts, Miss Ransom, Mrs. Shackelford, Miss Rhongon Simms, Mrs. E. B. Teague.
 Onward, Christian Soldiers" (Sulli- yan.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
About Ferns

If your fern leaves are turning a yellowish brown, beginning at the tips, the plant is probably dying for want of water. If it does not grow and the leaves become yellow, the fern may be decaying at the roots, due to an overabundance of water.
 No set rule for watering can be given, as the necessity for this depends upon the temperature of the room; but once q week, and Oftener if necessary, the fern should be set in dish of water for halfan hour, then set aside to drain before being placed in posi- tion. Then give a glass of water when ever you notice the soil becoming dry. The soil should be more wet than damp and never dry. Use tepid water during the winter.
 Keep ferns in a sunny window, either an east or west window, during the winter if you want sturdy plants. When frond becomes dry, clip it off carefully. Avoid touching the tips of the fronds. Ferns are sensitive to gas.
 A repotted fern does not require a plant food-overfeeding is quite as in juriou sas overwatering. Ground bone or a spoonful of wood ashes can be advantageously used on a fern that has not been transplanted within a year.
 Sprinkling with hot soap studs once week will prevent insects. After ap- plying sude rinse with aclear warm water, then dash on some Cold water.
 If the fern seems done for, give it a chance. Cut off the entire top and set the plant in warm, light place and ten chances to enc you will soon see a little shootand eventually you will have a beautiful thriving fern. q
 A meeting of the Southside circle. of the Child's Conservation league of America will be held this afternoon at the Southside Baptist church at 3 o'clock. The speakers will be Com missioner Cloe and Mrs. Barton. A f,I okfaDdapaa is Yr0ad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
INVITATIONS TO wOODLAWN
 HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBIT

The principal and teachers of the extended:
 The principal adn teachers of the Woodlawn High school invites you tt be present at the semi-annual exhibit of students work in special depart ments. Thursday, January 17. 1924 . to 9 o'clock. Program from 8 to { % o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17

T. Randall, Mortimer Williams, J. Morgan Smith, Samuel Earle, J. D. McNeel, Henry NJ. Edmonds, J. A. VanHoose, Joseph McLester, D. F. Hettrick, E. B. Peddinghaus, sJ. W. Donnelly, J. D. Kirkpatrick, H. A. Sharpe, Hardeman Meade, William Hardie of New York w. NJ. Jordan, Aired Benners, Willis J.. AIilner, H. M. Barnwell, John S. Marks, L. G. Woodson.