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Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
GET SEVEN BEARS

Don H. Tyer, a member of the Gateway force, and Al Blair, renown- ed as a bear hunter, will return to- night from a bear hunt on Russian river. They got seven bears, and are bringing the skins and young live cub back with them.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
TER. ENG. soMMERs COMING

The Seward Chamber of Commerce is in receipt of a wire from Colonel James G. Steese, of the Territorial Road Commission stating that Terri torial Engineer Sommers will be in Seward some time next week to in spect the proposed Spruce Creek road
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
FIRST FISH TAKEN AT CHlGNlk

The first fish taken to the west ward this season, were caught at Chignik, according to Capt. Johansen of the Starr They were the finest in the history of western fishing and a banner season is anticipated by the Western Packers.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
BABY BOY FOR HERMANNS

MT. and Mrs. Russell l. Hermann, formerly of Anchorage but well known in Seward announce the afri, val May IS of Russell Royden Her mann, weight seven pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Hermann are in Seattle.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Captain and Mrs. Lloyd c. Parsons returned from Anchorage on last nights train and will leave on the Northwestern for headquarters in Valdez. Capt. Parsons, one of the most popular officers in charge of the cable system, is serving his last term of enlistment in Alaska, his term being extended recently as a special favor by the department.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
LODGE TEsTlFIEs TODAY

WASHINGTON, May 31.-Senator Lodge testified today before the Sen ate committee and made the denial that he had ever aided in the issu- ance of liquor permits as indicated in the testimony of Gaston B. Means.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
CONNECTS WITH TRAIN

The Admiral Watson will connect with trains at Anchorage Thursdays and also with Tuesdays trains at Seward it is said.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
COURT PARTY DUE TOMORROW

Judge Ritchie, Marshal H. P. 6ul- livan and wife and Clerk W. N. Cuddy and wife will arrive on the North western en route to Anchorage.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
FRAME IN JUNEAU

Arthur Frame, who recently left for Juneau to contest the canvass of the recent vote, will return on one of the next boats.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
COL LANDS VISITS INTERIOR

Col. Landis has been visiting inte- rior points on the Alaska railroad this week.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
FOREST FIRES RAGING INSIDE

A forest fire is raging near Kok- rines, threatening destruction of gov ernment buildings, according to re- ports. A high wind is blowing and Ruby citizens are attempting to stay the flames.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
ZAPORA IN PORT

The steamer Zapora. belonging to the Booth Fisheries, was in port to- day after fuel oil.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
ARRESTED ILLEGAL VOTING

Geo F. Richardson and Henry Emel of Anchorage were arrested this week for illegal voting in the Anchorage city election.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Mrs R. E. Lewis, wife of the An chorage lumber dealer will arrive on the steamship Northwestern.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
ED LAWSON RETURNS ON STARR

ED LAWSON RE URNS ON Ahh
 Ed Lawson arrived on the Starr from Kanatak. Mir. Lawson is going to Anchorage on business trip after which he will return to Seward to catch the Alaska for the States.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
BOAT DUE IN MORNING

The steamship Northwestern is due in port tomorrow morning about 5:OG o'clock. She will sail south after the arrival of the train.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

D. w. Flanigan, prohibition officer, left Nenana this week for lower river points.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Noodle House will be closed for two weeks for repairs and en- larging.
 k131 HARRY YAGO.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Mrs. Rose Lewis, who recently ar rived from the States, will return Outside on the Admiral Evans.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
LOCAL NEWS

NJ. Fever, formerly conductor on the Alaska railroad, will leave on one of the next steamers for the States.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

George Brimston, son of the late sheriff of Dawson, was drowned this week when he plunged into an icy swimming pool.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
VIOLATE DRY LAW

Mike Zakula and Ben Guidni were arrested by Claude Shea at Anchor age this week for violation of the dry law
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
CAN USE A FEW MORE GUS TONERS AT THE o. K. BARKER SHOP.

The steamship Redondo returned to port today from the westward and will sail Sunday on her return trip.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Frank Nash, of Fairbanks, was 3 Seward visitor this week.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

New Spring Suit Samples now on display-We guarantee a ft-Prices s3O and up to $55; at Urbach's.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Mrs. Bob Femme of Anchorage will leave on one of the next boats for the States to join her husband who is in Cleveland, Ohio.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Eastman Kodak Agency, Schaller- CTS Alaska Shop. u.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Remington Portable Typewriters at Schallerer's Alaska Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

SUITS MADE TO ORDER. At If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Hohner Harmonicas, Schallerer's All aska Shop. tf.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

TAXI AND AUTO COMPANY, Cal Hutton, Propr., Phone Mad IA. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Ladies' and Gents Alfalfa Harvest ing-O. K. Barber Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Fresh cigars and tobaccos at Schal- lerer's Alaska Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Monarch MallabIe Ranges at Graefs.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Suits made to measure. See Urbach.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Classified Advertising

FOR SALE-Charter Oak Range and Heating Stove, G. Johnsrud, Phone Madison 59. klZ9
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Eaton Crane & Pike Stationery, at Alaska Shop. If.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES
UNDER BALL RENT ACT

Claiming that John B. Keleher. of
the Franklin Square Hotel. VIOLATED
the Ball rent act when he served
notice on her to vacate premises at
at 11O4 Vermont avenue northwest.
on the ground that he intended max.
ing improvements and alterations
Sarah j. Beamer today filed suit
against him in the District Supreme
Court for $4,000 damages.
Plaintiff, represented by ATTORNEYS
Mandry & Hornbeck, says that in
May, 1923, she conducted a rooming
house at the Vermont avenue house
and that defendant sent her a notice
to quit the place, claiming that he
wanted to make alterations and re-
pairs. Plaintiff says she quit and
gave up the business which she had
conducted there for ten years. and
Tor which she had refused an offer
OF $4,000, relying on defendants
statement, 1t is claimed by plaintiff
that defendant did not carry out
the building plans which he stated.
out Immediately advertised the prop.
erty for sale or rent. PLAINTIFF saws
she lost her business, and claims
$4,000 damages.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
CLASSIFICATION
ROWFLARES
Up AGAIN
Sharply Dissenting Minority
Report Filed on Field
Service ALLEGATIONS
u TIMES: aTAEE PAoTo

The eternal conflict over reclassi.
fication is again brought into the
limelight by the sharply dissenting
minority report on field service al.
locations brought in by Guy Moffett,
Civil Service Commission representa-.
tive on the personnel classification
board.
With the Lehlbach bill abolishing
the personnel board now awaiting
action in the Senate, the Moffett
minority report again splits the
old Bureau of Efficiency.Civil Serv.
ice Commission controversy wide
open, and places the matter in
sional action virtually imperative.
my belief is that my colleagues
have undertaken to settle In the
board" says Mr.. Moffett, "a mat
ter of fundamental policy which
was not delegated to 1t by Con-
gress, end to settle 1t in way
contrary to that indicated by Con-
gress."
It is also indicated that the per-
sonnet board is under the domina-
ton of the Bureau Of Efficiency
because of pressure brought to bear
upon it's chairman. F.. J. Bailey,
and that 1t is not functioning at all
under present conditions. The re.
port has given new strength in
the Senate to the movement for
the prompt passage Of the Lehlbach
bill, which abolishes the personnel
board and transfers its functions to
the Civil Service Commission.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
PURCHASE
Of LANDS
SOUGHT
Bill Creating Commission
Needs Only Signature
OF President

Park problems of Washington
have been solved. The National
Capital is destined to become the
national center of park develop
ment and assume, in the near
future, the position of the world s
foremost parkland city.
This will be the direct result of
the enactment of the proposed law
creating the National Capital
Park Commission, passed by both
branches of Congress, as indicated
today at the office of the Director
Ct Public Buildings and Grounds.
$1,1OO,OOO Annually.
Under the provisions Of the bill
making available annually $1,100,-
600, it was said today, the develop
ment of the city's park system to
include the necessary outlying areas
Is provided for and will only await
the recommendation of the commits.
sion and authority to expend the
funds required when estimates have
been passed upon by the Budget
Bureau.
Under the operation Of the com.
mission important developments
will be made in all Of the parkland
areas of the district. These will be
featured by comprehensive extern
Sions and the taking over of spaci.
Gus grounds needed in the develop.
ment of the park system.
The nr0visiOnc If Tho h;I 49,
such that the authority Of the com.
mission administering them while
restricted largely to the ACQUIRING
OF added park areas and their de.
Velopment, it is said, insures the
systematic development of the parks
Tor the first time in their history.
To Acquire More Lands.
Among the first steps 70 he taken
Dy the commission, it is said, viii
be the acquiring of additional lands
necessary to protect the watershed
on which Rock Creek Park Iepen6s
Tor it's surprising beauty. This will
involve the taking over of strips
OF land apDroximating four hundred
Feet In width along the courses of
the contributing streams in the un.
developed sections of the District
ana montgomery county, Md. Ger
tain small parcels of land within
the park owned by private interests,
It is Indicated. will also be acquired
before advance in prices make; such
action prohibitive. Under tho bill,
such lands can be acquired by con.
domination proceedings when neces.
sary, and this ability of the com.
mission to protect the public against
land gratis, it is said, is one of
the valuable provisions contained in
the bill. =
With the bill passed by both the
Senate and the House and only
awaiting the signature Of the Presi-
cent to make 1t effective, it is
freely predicted in White House
circles that little time will eIanse
before the commission authorized
under 1t, enters upon its executive
duties.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
IOWA CIRCLE CITIZENS
FAVOR WELFARE BOARD

The plan of the District Commits.
sioners for the creation of a welfare
board to govern city charities was
Endorsed last night at a meeting of
the Iowa Circle Citizens Asso.
citation.
Following a discussion regarding
the proposed change of Rhode
Island avenue northwest from
Eleventh street from residential
to a first commercial zone it was
agreed the neighborhood would be
greatly benefited and a committee
was appointed to prepare a report
for action at the next meeting.
Frank M. Thompson was elected
president. Magnus A. Schmitt, re.
firing president, and other officers
were presented with tokens OF ap.
probation. Other officers elected
were Miss Louise Schmitt. vice
president; Rufus a. West, secre.
tagy treasures
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
POLICE AND FIRE PAY
MEASURE IS SIGNED

President Coolidge yesterday signed
the bill to increase the pay Of the
policemen and the firemen Of the
District Of Columbia. Park police
men are included in the increase
pay rates.
Other provisions Of the bill pro-
vide policemen and firemen, third
grade. will be paid $1,000 a year,
plus the bonus, the park policemen
drawing $4,000 a year, the diff
ference being due to a reduction Of
500 year from their pay to cover
costs Of uniform.
Advances in pay provided for in
the bill included increases in the
captains pay of $3.50 a year. Lieu.
tenants receive an increase of $460
year. Assistant chiefs will receive
a salary of $4,000; chief of police.
$3.50. Inspector in charge Of the
detectives will receive the pay Of
an assistant chisf.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
SERVICE
ORGANIZATION
COMPLETED
Division Under General Davis
to Be Assigned 2,517 Ad-
ditional Clerks

Complete organization Of the I'd.
justed compensation service of the
War Department was announced 20.
day. This branch will handle the
soldiers bonus work. under general
supervision Of Major General Robert
c. Davis, adjutant general Of the
army.
The world war records division IF
the adjutant generals office has
been Incorporated in the rawly
formed service. This division had
personnel of. three officers and
2l5 clerks, handling an average
daily business of 1000 communica-
tions.
In addition to General Davis and
the three officers mentioned, five
other officers have been assigned
to duty with the bonus service.
Seven additional officers and 2,51Z
clerks are to be placed on the
rolls within the next few days.
Serving under Adjutant General
Davis in the new branch are, in
the order named, Major General
John N. Smith, jr., Major Michael
>: .OBrien, Major Harry Coope,
Major F. Granville Munson, Cap
tain David A. Watt, Captain Eu.
gene M. Landrum, Captain Ken
meth C.. Bush and Captain Harold
A. Barnes.
General Davis and Major Smith
have taken up with the Public
Bulidlngs and Grounds Commits.
sion the advisability Of obtaining
fireproof building for about 5000
hing cases, containing, largely,
organization records, which will be
less frequently needed than other
flles in the bonus service quarters
building, at Sixth and B
streets northwest.
1t will be necessary to remove
these filing cases to make room
Tor the increased personnel, and
they will be taken out as soon as
suitable rooms can be found for
them.
Applicants for positions in the va.
rious Government offices, in con-
nection with adjusted compensation
work were told by the Civil Service
commission today that approximate
~ 5,OOO names are on the eligible
rolls, to be drawn from in allocat-
ing the increased Federal forces.
1t Is probable, however, that the
eligible register will need to be filled
and for that reason weekly examina.
tions for stenographer.typist and
typist positions in the Government
service are being held weekly by the
commission. Further information
and blanks for entry in these exam.
nations are available at the com.
missions headquarters. 1724 r
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
HEARST BUREAU
ASKED BONUS
QUERIES
captaincy is Highest Grade
Eligible For Adjusted
Compensation

The following are questions
asked of the information bureau
of The Washington Times and The
Washington Herald, and the an.
swers thereto.
If you have questions to ask.
and are unable to come to the bu-
reau in the Hearst building, 1917
H street northwest, write out your
inquiry and send it to the bureau.
Q. A soldier enlisted in August,
1917, and served with troops at
home until February II. 1918, when
he was released as phychopathic
patient, and has been under treat
ment in a Government institution
since then. Is he entitled to the
bonus?
A. Such cases are subject to re-
view by the War Department or
the Veterans Bureau. If compe-
tent, he may apply for the bonus.
or a legal representative may ap-
ply for him.
Q. Are army captains eligible for
the bonus?
A. Yes, captaincy is the highest
grade eligible. However, no conn.,
miSsioned officer on home service,
not with troops and receiving allow
ance for quarters and subsistence.
can count the period of such service
in calculating his adjusted service
credit, unless the Secretary of War
or of the Navy considers this par
ticular service as involving excep-
tional hazard.
Q. Is a bonus payment to be in.
cluded in computing an income for
q Federal tax return?
A. No; bonus payments or loans
are not subject to national or State
taxation, nor can they be seized by
process of law.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
7 v D CHILDREN
OPEN BASIN
BEACH
First to Start This Season.
Leach Announces Rules.
Many Improvements

The Tidal Basin Bathing Beach
was opened at o'clock today. be.
ginning the season. About thirty
bathers ventured In the water
registering Sc degrees-durihg the
first hours of the morning.
Two children were in the water.
Wilmer Mccoy, sixteen years old,
and Attis Mccoy, seven years old,
both Of S23 Third street northwest.
Several hundred bathers are ex-
pected before the day is over. Last
year the opening day turned out
500 persons. =.
l.. Gordon Leech, concessionaire,
announces that the beach will open
daily at Z o'clock, and close for
lunch at 11:45 o'clock, reopen at 1
and close at 6:45 o'clock. This
schedule is effective week days,
Sundays and holidays.
Eight guards, in charge Of VIII
bur M. Apple, have been engaged
at the beach. The bathouses will
now accommodate 1000 persons at
one time.
Several thousand dollars has been
spent on improvements, including
the dumping of 500 tons Of sand
along the beach.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
FIRE JAMS
CONTROL
SOUGHT
Department Officials Called to
Confer on Handling Of
Big Crowds

Officials of the fire and police
departments of the District were
asked by Commissioner Oyster
today to confer for a discussion
of possible regulations which
would prevent a recurrence at
fires of the traffic jam which
occurred Friday night at the
Galliher lumber yard fire.
Worst In ID. G. History
The congestion at the fire. Com
missioner Oyster declared. was prob
ably the worst in the history of the
District.
The Commissioner explained that
he was not sure that any regula-
tions could be framed which would
work satisfactorily under conditions
similar to those of Monday night,
but the jam, he said, showed clearly
that any regulations which would
assist in keeping the traffic lanes
to fires open should be adopted.
More Police Suggested
The suggestion has been made
that regulations requiring larger
numbers of police on extra alarm
fires be adopted. Whether this
would assist in keeping the streets
open, Commissioner Oyster sud, is
matter for the officials of the
Departments to decide.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
Of
BUSINESS
STILL IN
DOUBT
Committee Named by Iowa
Body to Select Most I'M
portant Measures

House leaders will be requested
to set aside next Wednesday night
for special meeting of the House
to consider District Legislation.
The House District Committee
at its regular meeting today au-
thorized the acting Chairman, Con-.
gresham Frederick N. Zihlman,
of Maryland, to petition Floor
Leader Nicholas Longworth for
this additional time. An attempt
was made by Congressman Roy G.
Fitzgerald of Ohio to have his
workmen's compensation bill made
the order Of business at this night
session.
Committee Named.
A subcommittee was appointed
to investigate District legislation
now pending on the calendar and
to select the most important mea-
6uI GO lOI COACA0CLdttOA"
Today's meeting of the commit
tee will be the last during the
present session unless some matter
Of pressing importance arises.
The committee today reported to
the House two minor District bills.
1t also discussed at length a hill
to abolish capital punishment, but
reached no decision. The first bill
reported provides for changing the
name of Third Place northeast to
Abbey place. The other provides
for the widening Of Nichols ave-
nue., between Good hope road and
S streets southeast. A delegation
from the Anacostia Citizens Asso-
citation, headed by the president,
George + Havenner, appeared he
fore the committee to advocate the
measure. 1t is designed to elimi-
nate a dangerous corner at Mich
OILS avenue and Good Hope road.
Condemn ID. C. Jail.
During the debate on the bill to
abolish capital punishment, members
of the committee condemned the con.
ditions existing at the District jail.
Congressman Henry r. Rathbone, Of
Illinois, declared that the fact that
the gallows was located at the end
of the dining hall is an insult to
every prisoner in the Jail. He con.
tended that inflicting capital punish.
ment is a degradation of the Ma.
tional Capital.
Capital punishment brutalizes the
people," Congressman Fitzgerald de.
clared. 1.-THE man who kills in a
fit of ungovernable rage is less cul.
pable than the society which coolly
sets about to take his life"
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
WIFE CHARGED WITH
MISCONDUCT IN SUIT

Alleging misconduct and naming
correspondent, Frank Redman to.
day fled suit in the District Supreme
Court against Daisy p. Redman for
an absolute divorce.
The plaintiff, represented by AT.
torneys l.. b. Perkins and L. A.
Widmayer. says he married the de.
fendant at Luray. Va, December
u, 1917. and that they have one
ANA whose custody he seeks.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
CONGRATULATE BALLoU
IN TEACHERS PAY FIGHT

Congratulations are being re.
ceived by superintendent Frank w.
Ballou for the success of his stand
for the teachers salary bill.
Testimonials signed by all execu.
tive officers and clerks at Franklin
School headquarters today were pre-
sented to the superintendent.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
GENES BLOSSOMS.


A guy tried to commit suicide to
get GtoGy from sound and talk of
Radio. II he had succeeded he'd
haze found out he "GiM't heard
nothin' get"
Don't you love the little hdIf-pmt
fellOU tOho dltoGys bIoUs off like u
Dig bass horn1
GENE BLOSSOM.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
GOOD OLD WALTER"

Our Walter he IL getting old, an
many people say,
just the other day
The youthful stars Of modern days,
In quest Of diamond fame,
Were baffled by his winning ways: he
pitched One-hit game.
He faced crew Of sIuRRePN bold.
, who voiced their great surprise,
The same old Walter as Of yOre, APP
w. peared before their eyes,
TO puzzle old and young alike, by
use of binding speed,
The helpless stars were forced to
strike, their fate was sad indeed.
Oh! youthful stars do not dleenair.
when Walter strikes you ont,
Because his ways are always fair,
and you will find. no doubt,
That he has pitched for eighteen
years. and always used the style,
Which fills the batter's heart with
fear, but makes the fans ali smile
JOE. III, HOLMAN
The Washington times., 1924-05-28

Pat (reading an old .paper)-I
see where q man was left quar-
do with that much money?
Mike-I'd build q homo for me
mother in Ireland. What would
you do.
Pat-Td have two more inches
put on this piclEhRndle, it's break
ing me back. O1DONO.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
MORE LAND SOUGHT FOR
BUREAU OF STANDARDS

Senator Smoot today introduced n
bill in the Senate authorizing Score.
tary of Commerce Hoover to acquire
additional land for the Bureau Of
Mkandarda,
The Washington times., 1924-05-28
DAUGHTERS SOCIAL ERROR.

"Oh, mother, the dinner was fine
And q cigarette Ill enjoy;
Say, pass me the matches
And those tOOthplcks. waiter boy"
"Oh. Mary, dear. you shock me %.
In publicly using tOOthplcks.
I'm afraid some of these folks
Will think we'Po from the stlclxsl"
OKLAHOMA PETE.
The Washington times., 1924-05-28

Judge-YOu say your wife
struck you with q dangerous
weapon?
BOOb-Yas, yer honor.
Judge-WeII, what was 10!
Boob-She hit me with fly
swatter, yer honor.
Judge-Then, why don't you use
fly paper in your house and maybe
she'll stick to you closer?
49,
MARRIED MEN, BEWARE.
There VGs d married man
Who in has sleep did talk;
He said such curious things
His wife 1t did bGlk.
"Come sevem; baby
Needs 1tetO shoes"
HGving no baby of her oaUn
His aVife she got the blues.
So she 1Vent to see a td1Dyer
About the talk IN hNbbys
sleep;
The lGwyer 1Orote diUorce papers,
Saying to hubby: "ReGd 'eHt
and Weep"
g. ARIZONA IKE.
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The Washington times., 1924-05-28
Credit Men invited Here.

The Chamber of Commerce has
invited the National Association
of Credit Men to hold the 1925 ma
tional convention in Washington,
1t was announced today.