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The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
TWENTY SIX
INDICTED. IN
agt EAS1,jsLIQUOR

CHICAGO, May 80. - Federal
indictments charging 26 with illeg-
ally possessing, transporting and
selling liquor were returned late
yesterday afternoon naming a Lieu
tenant of Police and his squad,
warehouse officials and others alr
legged principals involved in a rum
ring which has disposed of over
$1,000,000 worth OF liquor by
forged withdrawal permits. Let
ters of verification aided in the
removal. Federal agents said no re-
ference as to forgeries were made
in the indictments which also failed
to name the owner Of the liquor.
Twelve agents were used in OBJ
tanning the evidence for presenta-
ton to the jury. The indictments
state $3.50 gallons of Lancaster
whiskey were removed from the
Sibley warehouse.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
INVISIBLE RAYS
METHOD OFFERED
UNITED STATES

NEW YORK, May 30.-John II.
Hamill, English engineer, protesting
to represent great German scien-
tist, said the American army has
been offered the method of produc-
ing invisible rays capable of stop
ping airplanes in midair and also
automobiles.
Hamill said the fundamental
work of the death ray" by the
German scientist Nicola Tesla was
done 80 years ago in Colorado
whore was built a powerful electric
coil. 1t was found that dynamos
and other electrical apparatus oi
the Colorado Fuel Company, within
100 yards, were put out of com
mission.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
PRESIDENT SAYS
We MUST TAKE
COURT AS IT IS
Executive Spurns Lodge-Pep.
per Plan to Force Court
Away from League.

WASHINGTON, May 30.-Presi-
dent Coolidge in the Memorial Dav
address IN Arlington Cemetery
spurned the proposals for American
adherence to the World Court con-
tlngent upon its disassociation from
the League of Nations and said:
If we received anything. we
must surrender something.
We may as we'll face the uues-
tim candidly, and if we are will
ing to assume these new duties in
exchange for benefits which would
accrue to us. let us say so.
If we are not willing, let us
cay that.
I'VE can accomplish nothing by
taking a doubtful or ambiguous
position"
The President renewed his en-
dorsement of the Harding and
Hughes World Court plan which
was to Join the Court now operat-
ing under the League of Nations.
He said he would not oppose other
reservations but asserted that amy
material changes which would net
probably receive consent of the
many other nations. would be i'm
practicable"
DISCUSSES DEFENSES.
President Coolidge warned against
leaving the country undefended be-
cause history has shown there have
been. and will be, tendencies Of one
national to encroach on another"
On the other hand. the President
declared opposition to every kind
Of military aggTandizement and all
forms of competitive armament" and
said America should do its part
to make an ideal of limitation of
armament fast by international
covenants.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
RAIN PREVENTS
PARADE;LEC|0N
PROGRAM GIVEN
Driving Rain Upsets Plans for
Memorial Days -Thele
Makes Fine Talk.

A heavy, steady downpour of rain
lasting through the morning and
which was still prevailing at midaf
ternoon upset most of the arrange
ments for Memorial Day observ
ance today The formal program
under American Legion auspices at
JElks Hall, was carried out in full
Regardless of the driving rain,
firing squad from the American
Legion post, and a few attendants.
marched to Admiral Line Dock from
the Hall, spreading flowers on the
water and firing a salute. Rev A.
p Kashevaroff offered a prayer.
The squad then went to the GENE.
terry where flowers were placed on
the graves, asssalute fired and a
prayer offered by Or. G. G. Bruce.
Memorial Day Spirit
The spirit which the American
Nation honors each year at Memoir
ial Day is that of American Youth.
"symboized by the common soldier
buried at Arlington. mid the ma
tion's plaudits not many months
ago" declared Kari Theile, princi-
pal speaker, at this afternoons pro.
gram. Keeping faith with that
Youth. as typified by the Unknown
Soldier keeping fresh the memory
of the supreme sacrifice 1t has paid,
Strengthens our faith in the Re-
public and makes better Americans
of us ALL" he asserted
Mr. Theile said ~ part:
"Once each year the. country paus.
es to give reverent thought to men
OF valor and patriotism who made
the supreme sacrifice that the Re-
public we love might live.
ALASKA gives heed to this ami
versary. One of the first acts of
the Territorial Legislature in 1913
recognized it and set it apart as
legal holiday.
"All honor to the American Le-
gion and its jealous interest in the
observance!
"The years pass swiftly. It is a
fast-moving era. Stupendous events
make and mar history. Quick trans
formations occur. Great figures ap.
pear upon the national stage and
have their day of glory and renown,
and pass.
"In this new century of marvel
Gus progress history is made in a
day.
ain the mad rush of abnormal
times glory is short and fame fleet
ing.
But in the American heart to-
day the boys and men who fought
and died for Old Glory are not for
gotten.
"Their graves are kept green.
"But for their response to duty's
call the Stars and Stripes would
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
ADVISORY BOARD IS
OLD HOOVER POLICY

In announcing that he would
name an advisory board OF Alaskans
% aid in the development of a
fisheries policy in Alaska, Secretary
Hoover indicates adherence to a pol
icy expressed in a telegraphic state
ment to Alaska newspapers last
July when he was in Alaska, and in
a telegram to Gov. Scott c. Bone.
Both the statement and telegram to
Gov. Bone were dated at Sitka,
July 23, 1928.
In the statement to the news
papers. appearing In The Empire
July "a, 1928, Secretary Hoover
said:
I'm order that there shall be
machinery to secure the ad
vice and cooperation of the var
ious elements of the industry and
the public at large in Alaska in
the temporary measures now being
applied, l shall, with the approval
of the President, create board
In Alaska to consider and advise
with the Department as to the regu-
lations under the reserves. This ad-
visory board will be able to devise
upon methods and grievances and
will, l am confident, not only rein
force constructive work but will
rive full voice of the Alaskan peo-
pie, and make impossible the de-
liberate Misrepresentation which
has hitherto been current. Our pri-
mary purpose is to restore this
industry"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
TO PURCHASE
MORE SILVER

WASHINGTON. May 80. = Late
yesterday afternoon the Senate
passed a bill which direct the
Treasury Department to complete
purchase of domestic silver covered
by the Pittman act. Senator Pitt
man estimated that IA, ,5S9,7 ,730. 13
ounces must be bought at 81 an
ounce to comply with war time
legislation.
Silver to be purchased under the
Senate bill would be used to replace
silver dollars withdrawn from the
Treasury vaults during the war and
sold to Great Britain as bullion
for replenishing the supply to her
colonies.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
s75O,O0O FOR
ALASKA ROADS

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. May 3d.
The House of Representatives has
approved the conference report of
the Army appropriation bill This
carries an item of $750,000 for the
Alaska Road Commission for the
construction and maintenance of
roads, trails and bridges in Alaska.
THAT Is fine and assures the most
active season we have ever had in
the Territory" said Col. james G.
Steese, President of the A. II. c.,
whom told of the foregoing As5o-
ciated Press report at his office
this morning. lie was preparing to
leave for Wrangell on the steamer
Yukon and said he would announce
definite allotments to the various
districts shortly after his return
here next Monday.
The final appropriation, $3.50, 900.
is 100000 more than was appre-
priated last year and Is that much
in excess of the amount carried in
the Army bin as II passed the
House several weeks ago. The
House item was increased by tho
Senate to 100000. In conference
$4,000 was Topped off.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
Body Is Found When
Primary Polls Opened

GREAT FALLS. Mont. May 30.
The body of William Gillison. 21,
whose parents live at Miles City.
was found in the yard of the Fowler
School House in Toole County yes
terday at moor when judges and
clerks went 70 open the polls of
the primary election. The body
was in the center of the yard. A
bullet was in the heart Last night
a coroner's jury returned verdict
OF death at the hands of unknown
parties.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
HOOVER TO HAVE
ADVISORY BOARD;
TO BE ALASKANS
Secretary Of Commerce Ad-
heres to Idea of Last Year
to Have Local Advisers

WASHINGTON, May 80. = Sec
retary Hoover announced yesterday
that after the Alaska Fisheries Bill
is signed by the President that lin
order that the new act may be ad-
ministered in the most constructive
manner he would propose to coop
crate with Gov. Scott C. Bone In
the appointment Of an advisory
board representing all elements of
the community in Alaska for the
purpose of developing detailed
methods of controlling the fisher
les" He declared that the pas
sage Of the bill practically assures
the most important step yet ac-
oomplshod in the plaservation CT
the sea fisheries in the North
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
Mellon Comments on
Testimony Of Means

WASHINGTON. May 3O.-Testi-
mony of CASTOR B. Means, given be-
fore the Brookhart committee yes
terday afternoon was characterized
by Secretary Mellon "as SO absurd
to deserve no notice"
Means testified late yesterday af-
ternoon that 1t was his "informa-
ton that the 1920 bomb explosion
at former Attorney General Palmer's
home was all part of stage set
ting"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
WARNS TRADE
UN|0N|STS OF
LATEST PLOT

WASHINGTON, May 30 = Trade
Unionists have been advised ito be
on guard" and have nothing to do
with the "so-called Farmer-Labor
convention in st. Paul on June IT,"
Notice has been sent by the Non
partisan political campaign COM
mittee of the Federation of Labor.
The notice said Communists are
planning to have the convention OF
"fow bona ide trade unions make
the meeting and its deliberations
have the appearance of a labor pro-
gressive movement"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
ALASKA FISH COMMISSION
SUGGESTED ADVISORY BOARD

In telegram to Gov. Bone, dated
the same day as the statement to
the newspapers was made, Secretary
Hoover indicated his purpose to
appoint the members of the Alaska
Territorial Fish Commission as
members of an advisory board. In
this telegram, Secretary Hoover
said:
"In accordance with our discus
sions | have furnished you today a
memorandum concerning the hand
ling of the Alaskan salmon fisheries
question.
I'm the matter of the advisory
board it is my idea that such a
board should embrace the member
ship of the Territorial Fish Com
mission In order that we may have
coordination in all efforts and
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
Adjustments of Land
Grants Of N. P. Held Up

WASHINGTON, May 30.-Furth-
er adjustment by the Government of
land grants of the Northern Pacific
will be suspended to March a, 1925
and meanwhile the matter will be
subject of a Congressional inyesti-
CATION This is under an agree
ment of the House and Senate con-
ferees by resolution dealing with
the subject.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
HOT SESSIONS
OF MINISTERS

MILWAUKEE,. May 30-In one
of the stormiest sessions in years,
and afetr a bitter debate. the
Northern Baptist Convention voted
TO investigate the Board of Man
ayers of the American Baptist For
eign Mission Society on charges of
appointing missionaries whose SEN
timents were not in accord with
the orthodox Baptist faith.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
Arrested Grinding
Out Money on
Clothes Wringer

RIVERSIDE, May go
Grinding out money on
clothes wringer was what Cor
bett McINickle was doing whom
arrested last night. Officers
said they found a dozen photo
graphic plates of bills of 500
denominations and a camera
with special lens. The
wringer was printing press.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
FEDERAL RESERVE STATISTICS
INDICATES DOWNWARD TREND

WASHINGTON, May 3O.-Federal
Reserve statistics disclose the effect
of the downward trend of business
which is strongly felt by the Fed
eral Reserve Bank May ends a
year in which the net earnings of
the Federal Reserve Bank are the
lowest in seven years.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
FIRM HAND TO
Be KEPT UPON
GERMAN NATION

LONDON, May 30.-The Allies
intend to keep firm hand on mill.
tary control in Germany by main
tanning a commission in control OF
full operations until the disarma-
ment provisions of the Treaty of
Versailles are fully executed. This
is said in a long note from the Coun-
Gil of Ambassadors sent TO the Ber-
lin government from Paris.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
SENATOR CUMMINS is
AGAINST BROOKHART

MARSHALLToWN, Ia, May 80.
Senator A. b. Cummins, senior Sen
ator from this State, announced that
he favors the nomination of former
Congressman Burton X. Sweet, who
is running for the nomination for
United States Senator against Sena-
tor Smith X. Brookhart, The pri-
mary election will take place next
Monday.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
Are to Petition for
Rehearing in Rate Case

TACOMA, May 80. Attorneys
of the State Department. Public
Works and large cities of the State
decided at a conference yesterday
10 petition for rehearing in the
telephone case before the United
States Supreme Court before the ex-
pration of the present term on
June 8.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
Petition La Toilette
To Run for President

CHICAGO. May 30.-Petitions ask
ing U. s. Senator La Toilette to
be an independent candidate for
President are reing circulated by the
National La Toilette for President
Committee" The petition dots not
ask him to head third party.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
Eamonn de Valera Entitled
To Part Of Money in U. S.

NEW YORK, May 30.-Supreme
Court Justice McCook has rendered
a decision that Eamonn de Valera
and Stephen M. O'Mara are entitled
to reasonable part of the $2,-
100000 CT the Irish Republic funds
on deposit here for use in prose-
cutting defense of the suit brought
by the Irish Free State to obtain
the money.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
Ten Miners Are Known
To Be Dead in Fire

OVIDEO, Spain, May 30.-Ten are
known to be dead in a mine fire
at Tardy. Rescue squads are at
tempting to reach other imprisoned
miners.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
Edouard Herriott Heads
New French Government

cialist Party has voted not to par
ticipate in the new government
headed by Edouard Herriatt, Radi-
cal Socialist.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
General Conference of
Methodists Has Adjourned

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, May 30
the Methodist Episcopal Church Gen.
eral Conference adjourned late yes
terday, four weeks after it opened.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30

terday afternoon after a lingering
illness. He featured in a bigamy
case in Portland two years ago and
was convicted but his sentence was
commuted by Gov. Pierce because
doctors said he had but short
time to live.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
AMERICAN VALOR
AT SEA NOW TO.
HAVE MONUMENT
New Shrine Will Be Erected
to Great Dead-Pop-
ular Subscription.

WASHINGTON, May 30.--A new
shrine to American yalor at sea is
to take its place soon ameng the
monuments and memorials here in
the Nations capitol to the great
dead of America. Wrought in
bronze. it will stand at the brink
Of the peaceful Potomac that the
river may bear with 1t to the sea
a message of remembrance to those
who have gone down to the sea in
ships for the flag, whether in ships
of war or plodding merchantmen.
never to return.
1t will be a national monument to
those through all the years who
have served in the Navy and mer-
chant marine ships on the seas,
and 1t will be dedicated 10 "Ameri-
cans Lost at Sea"
Across the wide river, high among
the rolling Virginia hills, are the
clustering monuments and shafts
of Arlington National Cemetery,
where many who died heroic deaths
rest amid their military honors..
New Tribute
But the new tribute to the valor
of those who have died at sea In
war or in peace will stand close
down beside the river with the quiet
waters tapping IL as they pass on to
join the sea beyond the Virginia
capes. II will be built by popular
subscription to cost 100000 or more
and already the site has been set
aside by law and the form of the
memorial itself been decided by the
members of tho committee who are.
for the most part, men who have
served America on the water all
around the world.
"There Is no such monument any
where in the world" Admiral Fiske
said.
No Such Monuments
Though monuments to military
commanders adorn selected spots In
all the civilized countries of the
earth. only a few monuments to ma
val men exist, and virtually all OF
these commemorate war achieve
ments only. The long and hazard,
Gus voyages of merchant seamen
who made the ocean safe for com
merce and spread civilization over
the earth. though told in song and
story. have never received the rec
ogiition which all men know to bt
/ the highest; that of an enduring
monument, erected on some exalted
spot. where 1t can be seen of men
Memorial Tribute
"Such a tribute it Is the inten
CONTINUED on Page Five.)
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
MacD Donald Government
Loses in H. Of c. Vote

LONDON, May 30.--The House OF
Commons today rejected the mo-
tion OF the government to reduce
the salary of Minister OF Labor
Shaw.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30
Pioneer Mining Man
OF Oregon Is Dead

BAKER. Ore. May 30.-Capt. j..
B. Wethergill, pioneer mining man.
died at his home at Sumpter yes
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-05-30

CONTINUED on Paw esvsn.)
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CONTINUED on Fage Eight.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-27

Mrs. Nettie Laying received
word Wednesday of last week
that her daughter. Laura, had
been taken to St. Luke's hospital
at Fargo, N. D., to be operated on
Thursday. She was doing as well
as could be expected Tuesday
of this week when last word was
received.
Presbyterian Sunday school at
9:45; church at IL o'clock; c. E.
at 1880. The special music by the
choir last Sunday was greatly APP
preciated by the large number of
people present. The choir music
is always fine but was little
extra Sunday. A very fine and
profitable time was enjoyed by
the c. E. members at the ban
quet and meeting Saturday eve
ming.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-27
Pleasant Hill Neighborhood

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Eggiman
spent Sunday al the J. NJ. Davis
home.
Bill Pearson was out dragging
the roads Saturday. What we
need is more dragging.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. V. Matsen
moved back to the Curry &
Whyte farm Sunday. having oc-
cupied the Theo. Howkanson
farm one week.
0lof Peterson accompanied by
his cousin. John Hedstrom Of
Kingsdale, drove over for a visit
at the Berglund home Sunday.
Mr.. Hedstrom returned Mon
day.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-27

old. due TO freshen Nov. q:
COW. 4 years old. due 20 freshen
April Is; ! cow. 4 years old. due
70 freshen June 10th: COW. 4
years old. due 70 freshen April
IL; l heifer. due 10 freshen Nov.
z; ] heifer. due 10 freshen April
u: I heifer. due TO freshen Nov.
9th.
Free lunch AZ noon.
Terms-AIl sums Of SO and
under must be cash and on sums
over that amount 8 months time
win be given on hankable paper
at the rate Of s per cent.
Groningen State Bank. Clerk.
VIM. H. Barnick. Anctioneer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-27
OFFICIAL MINUTES
OF COUNTY BOARD
tcontinnea frosn Pars ID

Go1uAAH4 tfo14 NV ~
Mud ereek bridge and construr1ton
% eco lin feed q grading 10 cvunu
line a. an estimated cost a tf.seo.ee
state Road No Ie. grading slx
miles Of new construction beginning
al 3. W. corner Of Section z. Township
az Range N, 60 the & " corner "a
Section ~. Township AZ. Range ie-
Estimated cost xi1eee-0e
state Road No. 6. authorizing
survey and construction ~ one mile
81 grazing ON state Road No. west ~
Finlayson. Estimated cost k3.oeeJ 90.
state Road No >. spthoriSfng survey
and construction 81 hlling one nile
% swamp between Sections ~ and %.
Tvwnship -. Range -. also opening
said road 20 81 croix river. estimated
cost s3yeoo.0o-
ON the question o. the adOption q
this program. Commissioner Oakland
and Anderson voted aye. Thomas and
Sfepan voted no. Chairman Hancock
voted aye. and declared motion car
ried and the program adopted.
Mr.. Tesch o. the town board of
Pokegana appeared before the Board
asking that the highway engineer
make a survey and prepare plans for
bridge In said township Request
granted.
Mr.. Rosenwald from the Highway
Department. being present the q0es-
iiun IL going over the state road situ-
alton WAS taken up. Mr.. Robinson
from Pine township spoke In favor Of
having the so-cailed 81 Cnoix river
road made a state road
Tom Hogan from Belden. asked u
the Board would not reopen the
matter % appropriating money for the
different roads. Commissioner
StepAn made the motion that the pro-
gran adopted al the forenoon session
be rescinded- This motion was
seconded by Commissioner Thomas.
The chairman declared motion oct OF
order Commissioner Stepan made
the motion that the chairman vacate
his chair and let the vice chairman
put this motion. This motion was
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-27
NORMAN TOWNSHIP
CFrom Another Correspondent,

From Another cerrespenseni-D
Mrs. c. o. Wildes spent Sunday
at the Steve Purull home.
l. II. Kowitz called at the
Bert Forsyth home Friday.
Miss Lille and Budy Purull
visited at the Albert Waletzko
home Sunday.
Several from around here at
tended the auction sale near
Askov Monday.
Mrs. Inhofer and children
spent from Friday tall Sunday at
the Milo Current home at Carl
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Forsyth and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank DevalI and
children spent Sunday afternoon
at the Steve Purull home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-27
AUCTION NEAR GRONINGEN

Wednesday, April End. 1924.
commencing at ten o'clock. at the
N. o. Erickson farm. one mile
west and one-half mile south Of
Groningen. the following list of
property
One Deering binder; ! Deering
mower, Al it,; / hay rake; 2 sets
of bob sleighs; 2 sets Of farm
wagons with box and rack; /
eleven Dbl. stock tank; ] tank
heater; j riding cultivator; one
20 bushel manure spreader; one
walking pillow; ] potato digger;
/ potato planter; ] one horse po-
tato sprayer; ! Lett feed mill;
40 bushels oats; 20 bushels rye.
One mare. Z years old; ] mare,
10 years old; ] mare. s years old;
/ mare. 3 years old.
One COW. Z years old. due to
freshen Oct. %; ! COW, years