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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-21
School Bloc In Commons.

LONDON, April 21.--Liberal mem.
bers Of the British Parliament, al
Q meeting held recently in the
House of Commons, decided to form
an educational group" which will
look after the interests Of edu.
cation and keep special watch upon
measures Of an educational charac.
ter introduced in the house.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-21
JOHN CORNELIUS ELLIOT.

Final rites for John Cornelius
Elliot. seventy.five, who died Sat-
urday, at East Falls Church. were
conducted today from South. Falls
M. r. Church. He Is survived by
four daughters, the Misses Ida,
Roberta, Goldie, and Mathilda Elliot.
and four sons, Luther c., Henry,
Benjamin and Floriap Elliot.
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Georgetown Citizens to Meet,

The Georgetown Citizens Associa.
ton will meet IN the Potomac Saw.
ings Bank. hall, Wisconsin avenue
and M street northwest at s
o'clock tonight. Assistant Secre.
tary Of the Treasury Eliot Wads.
worth win deliver an address.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-21
Workers University Planned.

WARSAW, April GA workers
university for Poland has been plan.
ned by university men and political
leaders. It will be located here,
and will not only offer regular
INSTRUCTION in academic subjects,
but will act as a center for health
study, and will issue appropriate
publications.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-21
MRS. SALLY H. COULSON.

Services for Mrs. Sally Holmes
Coulson, a native of Wilmington,
N. c., who died yesterday at her
home in the Hammond Courts, will
be held from the home tomorrow
followed by interment at Rock
Creek Cemetery. The Rev. H. H. D.
Sterrett and the Rev. DR.. J. Atkin.
son will officiate.
She is survived by two daughters
the Misses Margaret and Mary
Edith Coulson, with whom she lived
and a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Sar'
riSS. of Dallas. Texas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-21
MISS OLLIE l.. ANDREWS.

Mrs. Ollie l.. Andrews, an EN-.
ploye of the Pension Bureau for
the past twenty-five years. who
died yesterday at her home, 1900 s
street northwest. was buried prI.
vately today after services from
the undertaking establishment OF
j. William Lees Sons. She was
born in Macon, Ga, the daughter
of DR.. L. r. w. and Jane Gray
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-21
SO Hurt in Hail Storm.

NEW ORLEANS, April 21. -
Fifty persons were injured in u
severe wind and hail storm which
swept over sections of this city,
wrecking a score Of residences and
damaging others. PROPERTY dam.
age may exceed $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-21

northern apse Of the
structure. Folding chairs were
used for pewS and the altar rail
was made by placing benches
together,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-21
browns in s Inches of Water

NEW LONDON, Conn, April 81.
John Oberhouse was drowned in
six inches OF water when he suffered
an attack of epilepsy while fishing
at Clear lake.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Rev. James Shera Montgomery, Sc,
and Elsie May Farham, 81. both OF
Norwich, n. Y. The Rev. Bishop VIII
liam F. Mcdowell.
Charles Aubry Powell. 81. and Mary
Jane Ingram, 90, both of Victoria, Va.
The Rev. p. w. Crosby.
George r. James. 81. and Alma
Lorette Boyetta. 80. The Rev. J. H.
Taylor.
De sales T. Knott. 25, and Mary A.
Dudley. 81. The Rev. c. N. Jarrett.
Frank H. Buechler, So. and Josephine
La Vinia Ryon, -. The Rev. G. h.
Dudley.
Thomas c. Tighe. "a, and Bernardine
Norman, %. both of Baltimore. Nd.
The Rev. ]. J. Corbett
Harvey Beal Vaughan, 30, and Jennie
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-21
CEMETERY-MONUMENTS
JOHN T. TRAP.
Monuments
Lincoln rd. and 7 ct. N q. North t64s.

Grant Bryant. 81. both of Richmond.
Va. The Rev. ]. L. Briggs.
Thomas Scullen. 81. and Mary
ORorke, 55. of Little Falls. n. Y. The
Rev. r. DiPaola.
George @. Yeitrakis, 20. of Jackson
Vile. Fla. and Alice NJ. Marvin, "a, of
Muskegon, Mich. The Rev. J. Z.
Briggs.
Isaac Lewis Armstrong. "a, and Lii
liam Madeline Wingate, 10. The Rev.
e. J. Connolly.
Eugene Dale Philips. 25. and Eunice
Andreason. 90, both OF Takoma Park.
Md. The Rev. N. W. Philips
David II. Lun, 81, and Mae H. Middle
man. SO. The Rev. b. Braskamp.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-21

BARNES. On April 10, 1894. MA,
THANIEL BARNES, at Clevelano !
Hospital. The body rests at the
Washington Undertaking Parlors, 100I
Georgia avenue northwest. Funerai
CHAPIN-suddenly, Monday. April u;
1924. ARTHUR A.. CHAPLIN, 6eloVeu
husband tof r. Frances Chapin.
Funeral from his residence. $500 Wis
consin avenue, Montgomery county
Maryland. "wednesday al 2 2. m.
KROPP-on Sunday April 20, 1924. 81
her residence, 8e3f Tenth streS'
| northwest, ANNIE LACEY kROPp,
widow of Charles A. Kropp. Funeral
services will be held at her late
residence on Tuesday, April ~, al
~ o'clock noon. Interment Kingston
Pa.
THOMAS. Sunday at o'clock al
Walter Reed Hospital. CLARENCE
THOMAS, overseas veteran, having
served with SBSth infantry. Remains
may be reviewed at Washington On
deFtaking Parlbrs, 2o53 Georgia ave
nue. northwest. until I p. m. today ana
later at his late residence, 329 mary
land avenue southwest. Funeral no
tice later.
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Toujours II'Audace.

at Eighteenth and Columbia road
pretty fast, your honor, but he
stopped and pulled to the curb
when hailed him. walked
over and said, DO you know
you're speeding?' He said, L
didn't at first - but when you
hailed me I looked at my speed
ometer, and blest If l wasn't
doing twenty over the intersec-
ton. was thinking of some
thing that has me pretty well
worried, and l Just forgot-that's
all. L guess it's on me-"
when l came to he was say
ing, Look here, officer. I'm in
an awful huIry-delay will cost
me big money-what's the quick
est thing / can do to get this
straight
80 ] took his name and num-
Der and told him to meet me in
court this morning. He was here
before l was"
Defendant: Its. just like the
officer says, your honor. had
a big worry on, yesterday morn
ing, and l just forgot"
'You won't forget again."
Indeed I'll not"
Suppose We take his personal
bond, officer. he was so courteous
about the affair"
That's what I was going TO
suggest, your honor. l wouldn't
have sent him here at all if I
could have squared it with my
duty"
Personal bond, then. But
don't forget that stands as d
conviction"
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The Alibi
Artists
A Skeleton Record OF
Cases Tried By
Judge Mattingly.
BY Donald McDOuGOI--
The Court COncurs.

The Court COncurS.
81 was running east on Penn
sylvania avenue southeast last
night about o'clock, your honor
when l noticed a Ford touring
car turn out of 4th street a hun
bred yards ahead of me. 1t made
the turn all right, so didn't pay
much attention to it until q girl
leaned out of the rear seat ana
looked back at me.
Il speeded up a little to In
vestigate but they left me, al
though / was doing something
like twenty-five. paced them
to Eighth street at twenty-eight
miles an hour"
Boob: I'm sure l wasn't going
that fast, your honor"
How fast were you going?
''Oh, twenty-one or twenty-five
maybe twenty.three."
And perhaps twenty.eight?,
"Oh no. Not over twenty-five
at the most. I'm opposed to
speeding as a rule"
80 is the court. $50"
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F1unked.

There was quite a bunch of
cars waiting to cross Ninth
street at Pennsylvania avenue
last night, your honor, north
and south traffic having the
right of way. This man waited
a minute or so and then did
some trick driving in front of a
southbound Soldiers Home car.
"I gave Avenue traffic the
right of way, hoped the first
car that came by and ran the
defendant into a pocket at Frank.
lin Statue. He said it wasn't
his fault that he didn't have a
permit. because the traffic bu.
reau wouldn't give him one"
Boob: II went around to the
District building for a permit.
and they have me answer a list
of questions. answered a lot
of them, but the officer told ma
to come around again.
Last night I went out driving
with a man who did have, a per.
init, and he said the police
couldn't bother me IL there was
permit holder in the car.
The cop: 1.-THE other man didn't
have a permit either, your honor"
The court: "It doesn't make
any difference whether he did or
not unless he was really in.
structing the defendant. How
long have you been driving?"
Boob: 1T haven't really learne /
vet, your honor, I've only been
taking lessons a year"
The court: "'Slow and sure
seems to be your motto--slow tn
do it and sure to get It wrong
But we have trouble enough with
people who have permits-$40 or
ten days"
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29
USING THE SCHOOL HOUSE

In many country communities 1t Is becoming more and more the custom to make use of school buildings for variety of helpful purposes, in ad- diton to that for which they primarily intended.
 Where other building is available, the school house affords convenient place for pleasant and profitable gatherings, such as men s and women s clubs boys and girls clubs debating societies. sing ings public speakngs, entertainments and the like.
 While practically every school house is utilized for S5m2 of these purposes in many communities a complete winter program is planned, to make it regular social center, around which all neigh borhood activities revolve.
 This tends to foster spirit of cooperation and neighborliness which is extremely beneficial With the advent of radio these gatherings may have music and other features of broadcast programs to enliv the evening, at little expense.
 By systematically using these means so readily at hand the country school house may greatly con- tribute to the attractiveness and enrichment of ru ral life.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT.

Investigators classified 800 conversations over heard in public places ot find out just what and women talk about in Cleveland and New York. They found that the subjects varied little in the two cities
 Men conversations AS per cent about business 15 per cent about sports and amusements, 12 per cent about other men, these being the most frequent topics
 Conversations of women were most frequently about men, this topic showing great variation in the two cities P per cent in Cleveland and A per cent in New York. Clothes the subject of 20 per cent and other 15 per cent.
 In mixed company, men talked most to women about amusements next of business and money Wo- men conversed with men most about themselves and other women.
 The above results published in business men s magazine but not say whether they fairly represent the facts not At any rate they are interesting.
 What do you talk about?
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29
INFLUENCING A DAUGHTER

Replying to an inquiry to how she would try to influence her daughter in selecting husband, a mother gives these suggestions:
 Teach her to value man, not by wealth, looks or family, but by his character and what he himself has done.
 Discourage her in looking upon men suitors until she is at least 18
 Give her .an education and keep her employed part of the time during vacation
 Make her home pleasant, so that she will not be anxious to leave it for inferior one.
 Encourage her to attend church, Sunday school club meetings and other places where the right kind of people may be met urging her to be parti- cular)y careful in choosing her girl associates.
 hese are all excellent suggestions, even though they do not always secure the desired results and the mother who follows them will have done about all that is possible for her daughter
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29
UNCLE SAM'S PETS.

Although it may not be generally known, gov ernment clerks in the city of Washington work only seven hours day. while throughout the rest of the country eight hours is the rue or is supposed to be-
 Just why this discrimination in favor of those at the national capital is made has been ex- planed so far as we know. But it means that the 5OOOO government workers at Washington thus give service short every day to the total equivalent of about 20 years. In other words, an average salary for 20 years lost to the taxpayers daily, through this custom.
 Salaries for similar classes of work are as high or higher in Washington and these facts recently led senator to ask: ''Why is eight hours sacred away from Washington and only hours here ?'' He got no answer.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29
WHAT NEXT?

So rapid has been the progress of science and invention in the past few years that many are wol- dering where it will all end. Once in while some one predicts that we have about reached the limit of discoveries
 But these remind us of the government clerk in the Patient Office in Washington, who resigned, giving as his reason that nasmuch as practically everything that could be invented and patented had already been invented, he wanted to go into some line of work which promised employment for the future.
 This is true story, the most striking part of which is that the resignation of the clerk referred to took place in the year 1837
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29
POOLING AN EXPERT

There is very pleasing, we'll instructive story told of Congressman Sol Bloom of New York noted also song publisher, and his experience some years ago. with beautiful young woman who wanted him to add some of her songs to his cata- ogue.
 Sol didn't think much of them but was capti- 'ated with the girls personality, he called on several times. After another appeal her part have a song published he told her that he would ather marry her than risk the song proposition. hey were happily married, but later Mrs. Bloom gain asked that of her songs be published just )r the sake of seeing 1t in print
 To please her, Bloom finally agreed. To his Tprise, it made instant hit, and more than 5O,- % copies sold.
 This serves to show that even an expert may silly go wrong in judging the value of compost )n, either musical or literary; also that young thor should not be too easily discouraged. Hundreds of instances from real life prove that quently for judgments of critics are in error al- ough perhaps in nine cases out of ten they are ht
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29
TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT

THE GATEWAY will soon have the pleasure of giving its readers another series of articles from the pen of the Hon. Jerry Murphy, Terri torial form of Gov ernment MT. Mu1phJ is per haps one of the best posted men territorial gov ernment in Alaska, having helped formulate the laws governing the Dakotas before they admit ted as states and also living in several other terri tories, where he practiced law and helped make it. The last article by Mr. Murphy was gfreral copied and met with cons derable attention om the Ter rtoria press.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29
ALASKA CLIMATE NOT so BAD

The vagaries of climate can best be understood by comparing the weather i'll Alaska the past week with that of the Puget Sound district and the mid dle western states. Seward temperatures stood at 32 above with calm, mild weather while Seattle suf fered with cold at IS above. In Chicago many deaths from cold were reported and the mercury hung below zero for several weeks Alaska's eli mate is not so bad when one gets used to 1t.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29
CANNERIES EXPLAIN THEIR STAND

THE GATEWAY and other papers of the Terri tory running series of articles explaining where the money goes in canning case of fish, Taking the articles whole they good advertising, they enghten many people who believed that can- ming fish a sinecure and all clear profit. That the canners have kick coming over high taxes is shown in these articles. They should be read and pondered over. .z
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29

Amercan-made toys are now on sale in Berlin. ere may be hope of large coal exports to New tie.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29

The trouble with political parties is, their lers are more concerned about the offices than ut the Government.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29

It appears that deaf f-mutes may have fine in politics of the future
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-29

People must repeat; there isn t enough original ersatlon to go around.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05
W o T c F.

Pursuant to an Order of Court en- tered on this 4th day of December, 1923. notice is hereby given that a General Term of the District Court. Second Division. Territory of Alas ka. will be held in the Court House in Nome, in said Division and Terri tory. commencing at the hour of eleven o'clock A. NJ. on Saturday, January 18th. 1924, and to con- tinue thereafter according to fur ther orders of the Court.
 Given under my hand and with the Courts Seal affixed this 4th day of December, 1928.
 JOHN SUNDBACK
 Clerk of the District Court for
 the Second Division. Territory of
 Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05
LARGE CROWD MAKES EAGLE
 CABARET HUGH SUCCESS

The Eagle Cabaret which was held at the large Eagle Hall on New Years Eve was one of the most en- j"sable affairs which has been staged in Nome in some time, be- s;ues the opportunity to enjoy an evening of dancing on floor that iS one of the best in Alaska and to music that cannot be excelled any where, the New Year celebrators We're treated to some real high class entertainment which was i'm rensely enjoyed by every one at tending.
 Dancing was in progress during the forepart of the evening, and just before the clock began to creep slowly toward the hour which would mark the passing of another year ard the birth of the New Year, d comedy movie was thrown on the screen which was a scream from start to finish
 Following the movie came a Span iah dance which was interpreted by Miss Taylor and Miss Polet in graceful and intelligent manner and as was proven by the continuous ap- plaus which greeted the finish of the dance. enjoyed by everyone present
 Harry Gabrielson then entertain tI of the latest songs. rendered in way that only Harry has the knowledge of rendering to make a unanimous hit
 A comedy skit was staged by Miss Christie Sather, Emmerson Fromm. Jack Hamlyn and Alvin 3alkhe; Miss Sather was at the piano and with the other participants in a singing and talking skit, kept the 2 adience entertained for some time.
 Music for dancing was furnished by the Nome Orchestra. and every one knows that when the Nome Or ctestra is furnishing the music the floor will be crowded.
 Far into the night did the joyous crowd remain and partake of the many varieties of soft drinks and delicious food which were served. and the harmonious strains of the rerfect Orchestra could be heard rntil early morn wooing the dancers to one more whirl around the large spacious hall before departing for home.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05
LOCAL NEWS
HOLT MAKES MANY
 kIDDIES HAPPY XMAS

Edward Holt. the congenial hard ware man of Nome made many kid dies happy at his place of business on Christmass Eve. There was a santa Claus all dressed up in the habiliments of regular Santa who dispensed gifts right and left to the kiddies.
 Charles Rice acted as Santa and prizes were given for the nearest guess to his exact weight which was l17 pounds.
 Marguerite Scott. won the first rrize which was handsome doll. her guess at Santa's weight was IT. Ida Gilbert was winner of second prize d doll, guessing 176 pounds. Francis Ross hade guess of 176. which was the same num- Der that Ida Gilbert had writer ies not realizing that they had guess rd the same number, submitted them to Ed, and that congenial per son handed the two young ladies each present exactly the same, which was q handsome doll each. Brenda Hegness won third prize which was doll, guessing 175 pounds.
 The male sex was well represent ed by Albert Erwin winning first rrize for the boys which was Savings Bank. that young man guess -d the weight of Santa to be IFS. Clarence Baldwin won second prize which was book. guessing 175 pounds.
 BOO bags of candy were given away and also 300 small presents. ne store was packed with young America eager to excell each other in making the closer guess as to how much Santa weighed. The girls as is generally the case made better guesses, that might be ex plained by saying that the male sex keep the opposite sex guessing most of the time. therefore they are in better practice, but such was not the case in this instance as the guessing was of different nature. Ii makes "no never mind" just the same every kiddie who attended the Holt Carnival" Christmas Eve. went away happy and contented.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05
OF NOME GIVE
 AWAY 1924 CALENDARS

Several business houses in Nome are distributing to their patrons cal endars for 1924 which are of very beautiful design. A few of the business men had calendars ordered fiom the outside but thru some un- accountable error they did not ar rlve.
 The Nugget has a. number of the Blotter Calendars on hand and any ere not receiving one can do so by calling at the Nugget office.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05
HANSEN WINS VICTROIA AT
 LOMEN'S DRUG STORE

Hans M Hansen, formerly of Dime Creek is the lucky holder of the winning number for the Victrola which was given away at Lomen's Drug Store New Years Eve.
 The winning number was 3640. John Winthers held the second number and it is stated that John was going around almost holding his breath in expectation of the other number not showing up. but it was only a short time until the holder. of the first number. MT. Hansen ap- peared and claimed his property.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05
SHELDON WINS FRUIT CAKE
 AT MTLO-S CAFE

Vas given away by the management of Milo's Cafe, was won by F. D. Sheldon, one of the congenial clerks at Lomen's Drug Store. Mir. Shel- con carried the number around in ris pocket for couple of days be- holder of the winning number.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05
pFAFFLE LEFT NOME TO-DAY

Ed Pfaffle left Nome this morn ing at o'clock enroute to his home Seppala were reported to be at Golovin last night and James Keen an is expected to arrive at Golovin tonight.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05

WASHINGTON, 5The State yesterday going
  
  or o Mexico
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05
coNrERs ON sALE OF ARMS TO MEXICO

WASHINGTON Jan. 5--A conference Secretary  of 
 
  of o he
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05

Nome. Alaska,
 Jan. 4, 1924. Secretary of Navy, Washington. D. C. Retel second if larger field required vc recommend all remaining build iags on south side of post be moved or razed to include drill field. Bal a"ce of buildings sufficient accom- modate excess of fifty personnel Buildings to be raZed include barns ard other least valuable property. Electric light and power can be fur n!shed from Nome and water system can be hablitated for nomiIal cost.
 Northwestern Alaska Chamber
 of Commerce.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05
IVAN sCHElKE RETURNS

Ivan Scheike returned to Nome during the week from his mining clc inns on Irene Creek where he has been doing representation work.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05
FOOD SPECIALIST

nodation fifty men period Fit. Davis being considered period your advice appreciated.
 Denby,
 Secretary of Navy.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-05

5Twenty hreep persons know to be hundred a of Company at pekin Illinois, yester morning