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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
MRS. ZIMMERMAN HONORS
MRS. MADDOX At PARTY

Mrs. Tom Zimmerman entertained
Thursday afternoon with atyric party
complimenting Mrs. A. +. Maddox, Jr.,
a bride of April. After the theatre, an
ice course was served at a downtown
shop.
The guests were: Miss Nell Maddox,
Miss Martha Hill, Miss Vida Cross,
Miss Julia McGeever, Mrs. James
Lloyd, Mrs. Robert Stedman, Mrs. A.
Y. Aydelatte, Mrs. John Whitson, Mrs.
Arthur Turner and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
ER-REHEARSAL PARTY
FOR MISS KERfNEnv

Mr.. and Mrs. J.. S. Kennedy viii
entertain at a buffet supper on Friday
evening in honor Of their daughter.
Miss Mabel Kennedy, whose marriage
to Mr.. ichard McLester LELAND, Jr.,
viii be an event of Saturday. The
guests viii include members Of the
bridal party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
MS. TANNER HONORS
MISS KENNEDY

Mrs. Ray Tanner will entertain with
a bridge party Tuesday afternoon in
honor of Miss Mabel Kennedy, whose
wedding to Mr.. Richard Leland, Jr..
viii be an event of Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
MRS. PONCELER HONORS
MRS. HAYNSWORTH

Mrs. d. ]. Ponceler will entertain
at bridge party on Thursday after.
noon in honor of Mrs. Charles Hams
worth of Daytona, Fla, who is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. "A.
L. Kidd.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
MRS. KIDD HONORS
MRS. HANSWORTH

Mrs. A. L. Kidd will entertain at
tea Friday afternoon from to 6 in
honor of her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Haynsworth, who is visiting here from
Daytona, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
MAY PARTY AT
MERCY HOME

s The annual May party given by the
children of the Mercy Home will be an
event of Tuesday afternoon at the home
at 4 o'clock. The public is invited. At
3 p. m. there will be a meeting of the
executive board at the home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25

Mrs. l.. l.. Doty viii be hostess We'd
nesday afternoon, entertaining with a
luncheon at her home. complimenting
Mrs. Albert Bars of Florida, the guest
Of Mrs. Harry Early.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
MRS. MURPHREE TO
HONOR MISS DANIELS

Mrs. ]. r. Murphree will be hostess
Tuesday afternoon when she is enter
tanning, complimenting Miss Eleanor
Daniel, a charming June bride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
kENNEBEC COUNTY
PROBATE. COURT

The following business has been
transacted at the Probate Court the
week OF April Dist. 1924:
Wills proved. approved and al
lowed--Of Isabelle Pullen, late of
Augusta, Sumner II. Pullen of Au-
gusta executor.
Administration granted-Of the
estate of David r. Brown, late of
Winslow, George c. Brown or wa
terville. administrator: of the estate
of Elizabeth Il. Foster. late of Wa
terville, Frank i. Philbrick of Wa
terville, administrator de bonis non
with will annexed; of the estate or
Andrew H. Rice. late of Oakland.
Sarah C. Rice of Oakland. admins
tratrix: of the estate of II. b. Aver.
late of Vassalboro. Russell G. Aver
of Vassalboro. administrators.
Accounts allowed-First and final
account of Niles T.. Gotlander,
guardian Of Elsie Olive peterson.
minor. of Waterville; first account
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
SUNDAY, APRIL q
WE station

100 p, NJ; Ralph Mayhew's Bubble
Book Storics.''
80 P. NJ. Mary Harris. famous So
prano. and Irving FOREMAN. pian-
4. list, in joint concert.
500 T NJ. The Annalist's Talk for
BUSINESS Men," by the annalist OF
the New York Times.
h' 7. N. Sunday evening concert
by tho Hotel Commodore Orches-
-, ira: Bernhard Levitow, director.
1000 7. NJ. VIM. II. Crawford. REM
iniscences of Reporter"
wBx station
stS 4. NJ. Church services from the
South Congregational church OF
Springfield. the Rev. James Cor
don don {. GillSey; pastor. Services ,sy S %-
sic by Prof. Wilson P. Moog.. or
ganist. and choir of "a voices.
The quartet is as follows: Mrs.
TILES Blague, soprano: mrs. a. NJ
Waite. contralto: William L. Spit
tall, tenor, and Albert E. Edwards.
$50 p. NJ vespers from the spring:
field municipal chime. transmitted
direct from the Campanile: Ernest
a. Newton Bagg. chime director:
Wv r. NJ. Organ recital by Haroid
Schwab. direct from organ studlo,
steinert hail. Boston AS played on
V EltlBtTI hcVltdh RitS
through the Hotel Brunswick stu-
die, Boston.
700 P. NJ. Concert arranged by Har-
ry J. Williams, concert manager.
Of Boston, presenting Marie Ware
t.aughton, reader: Nine; clare
MaentE, soprano; Julius Durlesn-
kaivic. violinist; George Brown
'eellist. and Rowland Slaymen;
pianist; broadcast from Hotel
y brunswick. studio, Boston.
INSULTS OF games played by the Amer
lean, National and Eastern
Leagues will be announced at b.0V,
e.eO nd 500 p. NJ.
xDxA Station
spV F. NJ Organ recital by DR..
Charles Heinroth. director OF mu-
SIC, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh,
"a broadcast from Carnegie Mu-
'S P. NJ. vesper services Of the
SShadyside Presbyterian church.
pittsburgh, Pa, Rev. Hugh Thorn
< IN son Kerr. minister.
WV n. NJ. Dinner : concert by the
ppittsburgh Athletic Association
orchestra, Gregorio Scalso, direc-
wa I. NJ. Services of the First Pres
pSterian church. Pittsburgh. Pa.
r mev Maitland Alexander. d. Pr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
of Nils f. Gotlander, guardian of
Ivan j. Peterson minor, of Water

of Nils F.. Gotlander. guardian of
Ivan J. Peterson, minor, of Water
vile.
Inventories filed-In the estates of
Adelbert c. Sherman late of Mon
mouth: Benjamin Brooks, late of
Hallowell.
Papers filed for Notice-Will and
petition for probate thereof of
Maude M. Jones late of Winthrop;
will and petition for probate there
of of Allen J. Young late of Augusta;
will and petition for probate there
of of Fred f. Blake late of Oak
land: petition for administration of
the estate Of Charles w. Alexander
late of Hallowell; petition for adj
ministration of the estate of George
Barnekov, late of Augusta; first and
final account. petition for assessment
Of Inheritance tax and petition for
distribution of the estate of John
Daley late Of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
State Superintendent
Manning to Speak

For the first time since he came
to Augusta two months ago, the
Rev. Stanley Manning, State super
intendent of the Universalist
churches in Maine, will occupy the
pulpit at the Winthrop street Uni
versalist church Sunday morning.
The pastor, the Rev. A. Francis
Walch, will be~in Methuen, Mass,
where he will preach the centcnniel
sermon at the same church where
he preached his first sermon.
Mr.. Manning, virile and eloquent,
has made an excellent impression
throughout the State and the Uni
versalist parishioners in Augusta
will be glad of this opportunity to
hear him. The new choir, COM
posed of the Misses Elizabeth Noble
and Louise Mason, Charles Marston
and Ernest r. Hill, with Miss Edith
Newman as organist, will furnish the
music for the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
New Boys and Girls
Club at West Augusta

Twenty-four boys and girls at
West Augusta have applied for mem
bership in a new club under the d.
rection of the Extension Service and
the Kennebec Farm Bureau Mrs.
Julia Ayers is the leader and the
assistant leader is Mrs. Merla Grow
err. This Is the second year that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
Radio
Programs
TODAY, APRIL 26

TODAY, APRIL rs
rpxA-west.ngI1ouse Electric, East
pittsburgh, Pa. $40 xilooyclss, IRE
uueucy. 32e Meters. wave Length.
Eastern Standard Time
~ p. NJ. Dinner concert.
TI5 T. NJ. Feature.
80 l.. ". story for the young folks.
Or. David Lang. Shady Avenue
PRESBYTERIAN church.
Ils =. ". Last Minute Helps. to
Teachers of Adult and Secondary
son teacher OF tho Mems Bible
class OF the United Brethren
church, Williamsburg.
200 T.. NJ Feature.
$50 z. NJ Grant day dinner Of the
Americas Club.
as T. VI. Arlington time signals.
Weather forecast.
wBz-seo Kilocyolss, Frequency.
Westinghouse Electric. Springfield,
Mass. a37 Meters, wave Length
200 p. NJ Dinner concert by the Ho-
from the Hotel Kimbali dining
room: Jan Gcerts, violinist and
director: Angela Goddard Loner-
gan. cellist: Paul Lawrence. plan
ist; Hotel Kimball. Springfield.
$50 =; N. Bedtime story for the
hlu'l'N, Iloltl NiH''a'i "sHo'o'
Springfield.
$50 T. NJ. Arlington time signals.
Boston Studio
500 l.. NJ. Leo ReiSman, Ensemble
Hotel LcnoX: soprano, Lenox.
ESQ =. NJ. Leo Reisman and his or
chestra, Hotel brunswick
$50 T. NJ Entertainment from Home
Beautiful Show. Mechanics build
ing and from studio concert by
the Tschaikowsky Quartet.
waY-schenectady. N. r, 100 xilo.
cycles, $50 Meters, General Electric
Company
$50 p. VI. Dance music by Romano's
Orchestra. New Kenmore Hotel,
Albany, n. Y.
wJz-nroadoast Central, 80 West
42nd Street. N. Y City. ass Meters,
geo KilocycIes
800 T. NJ. Lila Brown, soprano; Ed
ward Raiucy, baritone.
$50 J.. NJ. "AmcricaniZation day.
200 7. NJ. America and American
Mothers" by Mrs. John III. Booth:
40 7. NJ. Mary Ellis and Rudolf
Friml Songs
100 7. NJ. Claremont Male Quartet.
500 Z. NJ. Radio. Engineering and
Phonognph Engineering by DR..
Alfred n. Goldsmith, chief broad
cast engineer of the Radio Corpo-
ration of America.
$50 +. NJ. Entire performance OF
"Nogues," with Odette Myrtle. d.
rect from the Shubert Theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

We've got a brand new. hired girl
er should say a maid well any way
she's got the rest backed way off in
the shade. At buildin' pies, an
artist, an her cakes, Oh me. Oh
myi Each ones a pastry poem I'm
right here to testify. An Angel
Food as light as air with crust of
golden brown. composed by our new
hired girl amt equalled in this town.
don't know where she learned the
art of cookin' but I'll say that lately
we've been havin' our dessert three
times a day. The whole police force
of our town stops in most every
night. he's taken quite a fancy to
our girl. but that's alright. She
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

likes TO have his company an he
likes things to eat an she amt hard
TO look at fact I'd say she's purity
neat. Since she Is such an artist in
the kitchen we have tried by every
way that's possible to keep her sat
listed. In line with this the other
night as an experiment my Radio ap-
pealed to her artistic temperament.
While gay Brass Buttons whispered
those sweet nothings in her ear he
had as his accompn sweet mu-
sic loud an clear. An now / won
der If by chance / oyer-did the thing
me KNOWN how young mans fancy
lightly turns in spring.-Copyright
1924, Westinghouse Electric sss Manu-
featuring Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
Cony Students VIII
Be at National Hotel

The Augusta railroad station was
a gay place, indeed, Friday morn
ing when the Cony High school stu
dents. going on the Washington trip,
left the city. A large number of the
undergraduates and friends of the
travellers We're also at the station to
wish them good luck and a happy
time.
Supt. Perkins stated. Friday morn
ing that the party Will make their
headquarters at the National Hotel
Washington. d. c., where all COM
munications, extra spending money
and the like will reach them safely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Miss Leoni Casavant and Miss
Bernadette Cote Of this city, left
Friday afternoon on n several days
sight seeing tour to Washington. D.
c. They went with the Cony High
school party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Miss Melville Lynn will return
Saturday from ten days trip to
Washington ard New York. She
was accompanied by Miss Ruth
rraiant, who teaches school in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

The Augusta Rebekahs are to
meet at the !. O. o. Il. hall, Sun
dav morning at $50 o'clock, to ac-
company the odd Fellows to tho
south Parish Congregational church
for the anniversary service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

George Z. Vose, treasurer and
mayer OF the Lombard Traction
Eneine Co., from Waterville. was q
,"sjness caller, Friday, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Miss Evelyn Sears left Friday for a
short visit in Portland with friends
and relatives. She will then go on
10 Portsmouth, n. H., where she will
visit with her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

FELIX Lacombe of Portland is
ssinc a few days in the city as
i;io c,est Of his brother. Joseph
1"combe. West River Road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

,ass Lillian Jones left Friday
corning for Portsmouth, " H.,
where she will pass two weeks as
,he Guest OF friends and relatives,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Miss Capitola Clough. Western
.venue, has gone to Springvale,
here she will be the guest OF Miss
Tieanor Lewis, student at Lassell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

capitaI Grange. No. 24s. viii hold
.,eir regular meeting this Saturday
erenin., in the G. A. r. hall. No
J.rree work will be carried out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

AIRS. V. L. Lamond of Winthrop
rs calling on friends, Friday, in
.he city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
LOCAL NOTICE

an a, NJ. Springer has closed his store
Sony St, and has moved to ~
'shgor st. April26d1t
ana he Armitage club will hold food
hou u apron sale at st. Marks Parish
lc;n' today, opening at . p. N. De-
baInas cake and doughnnts,s Home
cra neu nam and potato salad, Ice
shon.h cones and candy. The Doll
A ARM, also under the auspices of the
Adn,,aage viii be open from 8 to 8.
iSslon- 10 Gents. apr26d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

West Augusta boys and girls have
enjoyed the advantages of the club
work:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins and
little daughter, Adele Mary of New
York City have been passing n few
days in the city as the guests of his
sister, Mrs. John T.. Deehan. State
street and his brother. John II. Hop
kins, Grove street place. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hopkins and daughter left Fri
day morning for Rockland where
they will visit Mrs. Hopkins parents,
Capt. and Mrs. Arthur Stevens.
John II. May of Boston, formerly
of this city. is passing few days
in the city as the guest of d. w.
Pettingill, Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

,sre Ethel Macdonald Of Valley
-eet is confined to her home by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

IVIIf <AH 1SIlI 20
rpKA-west.ng,1ouse Electric, East
pittsburgh, Pa. $40 xilooyelss, IRE
ouency. 326 Meters, Wave Length.
Eastern Standard Time
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
PRESBYTERIANS WILL Give
CONSIDERATION TO FOSD|CK
DISPUTE AT Cen. ASSEMBLY Y

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. May 10
What has been called an equal
rights movement for women in the
Presbyterian Church, launched at
General Assembly a year ago by
Mrs. Charles Amory Blinn. Presi-
dent of the Woman's Missionary So
cioy of Cincinnati Presbytery, will
come up for action during the Cen
eral Assembly of the church TO be
held in this city beginning May %.
AT present only men can become
elders and minister, and only these
are eligible for election ito the Pres
bytefies and to the General AS
sembly. The movement of the Gin
cinnati women is Ito remove from
Presbyterian rules and regulations
the restrictions in connection with
the participation of woniee In the
official affairs of the church"
Among other doeum nts to be
considered by the gathering is a
memorial from Chicago Presbytery
asking the General Assembly to take
cognizance of the world situation
with respect to warlike preparations
and to take steps to represent the
mind of the Presbyterian Church
against the entire war system. Chi
cago Presbytery in this memorial,
petitions General Assembly TO issue
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The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
MALE "PETTERS" ARE SCORED
BY Wash. UNIVERSITY COED

SEATTLE, May 19.-University
girls, like their sisters out of school
do not like to be "petted" and must
be ''yerftable Amazons' to defend
thmse1ves against the male of the
Species according to an anonymous
woman contributor to The Columns
a University of Washington publi-
cation.
''The man who doesn't eventually
try to pet is rare specimen, and
also thorough diplomat" declared
the contributor in the article en-
titled 'The He-Petter." This type
lends zest to the game-wonder
and intrigue.
Nowadays, to defend herself q
girl must be a veritable Amazon,
with no regard for broken sedan
windows. But even an Amazon may
90 down TO defeat with a twisted,
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
HOOPER TO HELP
JUNEAU PREPA ARE
FOR TOURISTS
Pleased with Trip and Will
Inaugurate Chamber Of Com
merce Information Bureau.

Greeted by many Juneau friends,
John Hooper, head of the affiliated
Tourists Society. arrived in this city
yesterday by the Admiral Liner
"Queen." He expressed delight at
again visiting juneau. and meeting
friends made here on previous trips.
To a representative of the Empire,
he said
although under obligation to go
East this summer. TO attend tourist
gatherings at Niagara Falls, Detroit
(Mich). Toronto and other places. |
determined that | must come here
first, and get things under way and
receive the crowds of tourists that
are to visit Alaska for the first time
this season.
Lengthen Season.
1--WE have now under way scheme
to lengthen the season from two
months to four or five months. 1t
can be done by cooperation among
the Southeastern Alaska CONNER
cial bodies. working in close har-
mony with the steamship companies.
=
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
PRAISE GIVEN
ARMY FLIERS
Naval and Military Fliers at
Rockwell Fields Compli-
ment Globe Men.

SAN DIEGO, May 10. Unstint
ed praise of the aviators making the
flight from America to Japan is
given by Naval and military fliers
here.
Major Arnold, commander of the
Rockwell field, stated today the
flight proved the qualities not only
of the personnel but the planes and
motors used and it was recognized
that the most dangerous and diff
cult trip facing the fliers was the
recent hop which was successfully
made in bad weather. From now on
we all look for the three planes to
do rapid flying"
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
HARD BLOWS
ARE STRUCK
AT u. S. LAWS

NEW YORK, May 10. Gov
AL Smith and DIR. Nicholas Murray
Butler were last night declared to
be responsible for two of the
hardest blows ever struck at re-
spect for law" by United States
Attorney William Hayward, speak
ing from the pulpit of James Metho-
dist Church at Brooklyn.
Hayward said Smith has behind
him "a 25year record as champion
of the saloon and that 'tbootleg-
gers have taken great heart at Dr.
Buffers utterances.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
Four Children Burned
To Death Near Everett

EVERETT, Wash, May 19.-Four
children of Harry Cast living on
WILDLY Island between Oak Harbor
and San de FIca, were burned to
death yesterday when the house sud
denly burst into flames from an ex-
plosion of can of coal oil used TO
light fire. The children were
sleeping at the time and SO quickly
did the flames spread that Cast and
his wife, working in a garden were
unable to get to the sleeping
children.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
STEAMER IN FOG.

BELLINGHAM, Wash., May 10
A message from Capt. Knight of
the steamer Catherine d. said bad
weather delayed the departure of
tho boat from Squaw Harbor until
Saturday evening at 6 o'clock. The
steamer ran into heavy fog which
gradually blew out before north
east wind. II bad weather is en-
counrered and the trip delayed, the
Catherine ID. will call at Ketchikan
for oil. The steamer is expected
to arrive here with Major Martin
and Sergt. Hawley aboard next
Sunday
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
Los Angeles Woman Dies
While Still Unconscious

Los ANGELES, Cal, day 19.A--
Blanche Esshom, aged 81. was taken
to the hospital last night after a
party in the apartments of Mrs.
Sophie Riesser. the third member
being c. A. Johnson, and died with
out regaining consciousness Physi-
CLANS were unable to find trace of
poison which it was claimed the
girl had taken. Mrs. Riesser and
Johnson are held. Johnson is an
automobile salesman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
PLANES HOP OFF.

PARAMISHIRU ISLAND, Kuriles
May 19.--With clear weather ahead
three United States army planes left
here at 1880 this morning for Hito-
happu Bay. Yetorofu Island.
Before leaving the aviators agreed
that the flight from Attu island
to this place was the hardest and
most trying of their journey so far
The jump from Sitka to Seward
was the second worst, they added
The greater part of the flight from
Attu was described as. being made
above impenetrable fog banks, with
a cold wind adding to the disadvan-
tage of having to pass on blindly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
Want Speedy Settlement
OF Reparation Problems

MILAN, May ia communique
says the Belgian and Italian min
listers agreed at a conference that
dt is necessary for speedy settle
mcnt of reparations by carrying out
the experts report and then an
Inter-Allied Conference should be
called soon to interchange views of
hhe Allies so the report can be
effected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
JOHNSON lies
DOWN IN FIGHT
FOR PRESIDENCY
California Senator Releases
His South Dakota Delegates
Of Obligation In Premises.

SIOUX FALLS. S. D., May 10
A Pierre dispatch received here said
that John Sutherland, manager of
Senator Hiram W. Johnscn's sue
cesaful campaign in South Dakota,
had given out a statement saying
that Senator johnson has released
the South Dakota delegation from
any obligation To support him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
Majority of Both Parties Line
up for Measure Which
Gets Two Spare Votes
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
FIGHTS BILL TO LAST
White House Summons Seven
Senators to Breakfast for
a Final Conference.

! WASHINGTON, May 10. = The
three years fight for the soldiers
bonus legislation terminated sue
! oessfully today when the United
States Senate with two votes to
lare passed the bill, overriding the
veto of President Coolidge. The
President used all his efforts to the
last to prevent the enactment Of
the bill, making an eleventh hour
attcmpt to save his cause by sum-
moning seven Republican Senatc1s
to the White House today for a
conference at the breakfast table.
Several Republican leaders lainei
the 1trong Democratic lineup in
4avor of tho measure.
+ The finaf vote was SO to 90.
Thirty Republicans, 27 Democrats
and two Fsrmer-Laborites voted to
pass the bill Notwithstanding TIC
Presidents veto and seventeen Re-
publioans and nine Democrats voted
TO sustain the President.
The bonus bill now becomes a law
without the signature of the Presi-
dent.
BONUS AFFECTS LIBERTY BONDS
NEW YORK, May 10. - Doubt
that enough votes could be musteasd
in the Senate to sustain the Prosi-
dents veto of the bonus bill cen
tributed to hesitancy in Liberty
Bind trading this morning when
the Exchange opened.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-05-19
FLIERs' CORRECTED REPORT

BREMERTON. May ia correct
ed message sent by Lieut.. Smith,
dated May II, aboard the destroyer
Ford at Paramashiru Island said
left Attn at II yesterday. Snow
storms over Pacific forced us to
light offshore at Komandorski. At
4:30 left there. At eight arrived at
Paramashiru, or 2:55 by 10th meri-
dian time"
Elapsed time was Is hours and
35 minutes Flying time was IL
hours and 5 minutes. Planes left
Attu Thursday"