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Evening star., 1924-08-24
SEES LIGHTS ON MARS.
BY ARxo DosCH-FLErRoT.

BY Cable to The Star and New York World
@tChpy right, 1924
JUNGFRAUJoCH, Switzerland, Au-
gust 23.-Here last night. in his OBJ
servatory on the top of Europe, near
ly 10000 feet above sea level, the
famous Swiss astronomer, Schaer,
planned to observe Mars during its
closest approach to the earth. In the
evening when I reached the lofty OBJ
servatory, he offered to let me pass
the nights vigil with him, looking
onto the thick carpeting of stars re-
f1ected from the glacier on top of
which his hut Is built.
Discovery of new signs and mark
ings on Mars would have been a
thousand times more impressive here
late at night in the stiffness among
the stars than it could have been at
a less lofty altitude. But a storm,
which arose soon after nightfaH OBJ
scured all seeing. However, night
did not pass without thrilling ex-
perience.
Halfway Between Worlds.
Prof. Schaer installed his observa-
tory just beyond the mouth of the
tunnel of the Funicular railway
which leads almost to the top of the
Jungfrau. 1t is surrounded by glaci-
ers and crags where the wind is for
ever swirling snow over sheets OF
eternal ice. Before the storm came
the heavens were filled with handfuls
of brilliant stars that looked almost
within reach. We seemed hung halt
way between two worlds.
Then a blizzard set in, whirlins
thick sheets of snow, and while we
were fmpatiently waiting for it to
subside, and let us see Mars rise over
the Meenchs peak, Jungfrau's near.
est neighbor, We heard faint shrieks
on the glacier thousand feet below
around the base of Jungfrau'S pin.
nacles. From their rocky home
below us the Berghaus guides quick
ly sent up an answering shout. As
we learned this morning, some noun.
tain climbers had got lost, but sc
far above the world it was eerie te
listen to those faint calls. They
lasted for hours.
We learned today that the climbers
made slow progress up almost per-
pendicular ice slopes through the
storm. Half way up, an exhausted
man slipped, nearly dragging a rope6
line of eight from %their footholds
to us more tensely. like the cries OF
and rolled into ice assures. Thai
was when their shrieks had come uI
to us more tensely, lik ethe cries OF
lost souls.
Just before dawn they reached
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Financial News~Pases 80 and 81.
PART TWO-12 PAGES.
Editorials and Editorial Features.
Washington and Other Society.
Tales of Well Known FoIk-Paqe 8.
Veterans Of the Great War-Page 9.
Boy Scouts-Paee 9.
Review Of New 6ooks-Paae 10.
District National Guard-Paqe II.
Serial, "White Fane"-Paae 12.
PART THREE-lO PAGES.
Amusements, Theaters and the Photo.
play.
Music in Washington-Pase 4.
Army and Navy News-Page 4.
Motors and Motorina-Panes 5 to 8.
The Civilian Army-Pa9e 8.
Fraternities-Pase 9.
Spanish War veterans-Psce 9.
PART FOUR PAGES.
Pink Sports Section.
PART FIEE-S PAGES.
Magazine Section - Fiction ane
Features.
The Rambier-Pase 3.
PART SIXS PAGES.
CLASSIFIED Advertising.
GRAPHIC SECTIONS PAGES.
World Events in Pictures.
COMIC SECTION-4 PAGES.
Mr.. Straphanaer; Regular FelIers; Mr.
and Mrs.; Mutt and jeff.
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ICELAND HAS NO WORD.
Army Airman Believes, However
italian Is Safe.

By the Associated Press.
REYKJAVIK. Iceland. August :3.-
The radio station here, up to $50
o'clock tonight, had received no news
from Greenland or the aviators since
early morning. Therefore, 1t is still
without word of the missing Italian
flyer, Lieut.. Locatelli.
Lieut.. Clarence Crumrine of the
American Air Service is not anxious
about Locatelli. believing that he
landed In a ford between Frederiks-
IConfinued on Page 21-Columu1lS~-,
Evening star., 1924-08-24
Many Hurt in Religious Riot.

CALCUTTA, India, August 23.--Ten
natives, including . magistrate, and
20 policemen, were reported to have
been injured IN religious rioting at
the village Of fJanmashtami last night
It; was necessarys for the police to
Are ION tha,siotsEs... ea..s &H4.l 4v. ~
Evening star., 1924-08-24
BOY SLAIN WITH ROCK;
HUNT MAN FOR CRIME
Roanoke Police Report Murder
Committed Thursday-Child
Lured to Death.

By the Associated Press.
ROANOKE, Va, August 23.-Police
in Roanoke were searching late to-
night for a man who lured 14-year-
old Thomas Brown to the outskirts
of the city Thursday, and crushed his
head with a heavy rock. Details of
the murder were given out tonight by
police officials, who had kept 1t secret.
Authorities, however, have refused
to divulge the name of the man be-
ing sought, declaring 1t may hinder
their efforts to apprehend him and
prove an incentive to mob violence
in the event he is caught.
The murdered youth was the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Brown. His
assailant Is said to be man about
thirty years of age, who induced the
boy to follow him by the promise Of
A>dollak -
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TODAY'S STAR

PART ONE-32 PAGES.
General News-Locai, National, Foreign.
National Poiitics-Page 4.
Radio News-Pace e..
Financial NeWS~Paoes 80 and 81.
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Continued on Page 8. Column %
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WEATHER.

Generally fair today and tomor-
row: not much change in tempera-
ture. Temperature for - hours, end
ing at 1 am. today: Highest, 1913;
lowest 66.9. ~
Full report on Page 5.
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Continued on Page 3, Column 2.)
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The Star is delivered every evening and
Sunday morning to Washington homes at
90 cents per month. Telephone Main 5000
and service will start Immediately.
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Evening star., 1924-10-26
Mrs. Burton K. Wheeler
Card Party Patroness

Mrs. Burton K Wheeler, wife of the
junior Senator from Montana, leads a
long and distinguished list of patron
esses for card party to be given
Friday at the University Women's
Club. at 1884 I street northwest, to
help defray the expense Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia progressive head
quarters. Mrs. Henrik Shipstead, who
Is in charge Of the District office. is
most enthusiastic over her commit
tees plans. which include tea served
In the "sunken parlor" of the club
Among those who have taken tables
for the bridge tea are Mrs. Robert
NJ La Toilette, Mrs. Lynn j. Frazier,
Mrs. Edward Heating. Miss Ethel C.
Smith. Mrs. Laura c. Williams, Mrs
Mable c. Costigan, Mrs. Basil NJ. Man
ly, Miss Isabelle Kendig, Mrs Ger
trude Bischoff, Mrs. George Hyman,
Mrs. ellison Gardner. Mrs. Louis F.
Post, Mrs. Sally Burch. Mrs. George
T. O'Dell, Mrs John M. Baer, Mrs. Jo-
seph L. Topper and Mrs. w. H. Brad
oury.
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announce the marriage of their
1""~hte- Dorothy Mccormick to
Lieut. Comdr. Claude William Carr,
[. s. ~, Thursday. October 8. in this
H:ty. Lieut. and Mrs. Carr will be
at home after November 10 at 2712
Wisconsin avenue.
The wedding of Miss Jean Amanda
H'n daughter of Mr. and Mrs ].
T.ucien Hall, and Mr. Earle T. Mutnrs-
baugh. both of East Falls Church.
Va. took place at the Cheeterbrook
NJ. f. Church. Friday. October IT, at
is o'clock pm. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. B. F. Wright
and was followed by reception at
the home of the brides parents
The church was attractively deco
rated with Autumn leaves and dahlias
Preceding the ceremony Mrs Anton
z. Groff, sister Of the bridegroom.
sang "Oh. Promise Me-" accompa MED
by Mrs. Wall"cn Garner. who also
played the wedding march
The bride was eecorted to the altar
by her father. She wore gown Of
white Marie Antoinette crepe and
Ice. made on straight. graceful lines
Her tuIle veil was caught by a coro-
net of lace and orange blossoms. She
carried bouquet of white chrys-
anthemums and lilies.
Miss Emma Mutersbaugh. sister Of
the bridegroom, was maid of honor
She wore gown of apricot crepe de
chine and gold lace. with a picture
hat of the same material trimmed
with large tulle bow. She carried
bouquet Of yellow chrysanthemums
The bridesmaids were Miss Margaret
Faulkner and Miss Birdie Carper
each wearing orchid crepe de chine
and picture hats to match trimmed
with large orchid color roses. They
carried bouquets Of chrysanthemum'
to match their gowns. Little Betty
Hall. sister of the bride, was flower
girl, and Master Vernon Furlong was
train bearer.
Mr.. Chauncey Whitcraft was best
man, and the ushers were Mr.. George
Hall. brother of the bride, and Mr.
Louis Gosorn. Mrs. Hall, mother of
the bride. wore gown of blue satir
duchess and lace, with hat to match
The mother of the bridegroom wor.
garnet panne velvet trimmed in rare
old lace.
Immediately after the reception Mr..
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Local Society Honors
Memory of Lafayette

The Order of Lafayette held it's
Innual meeting, honoring the memory
If Gen. Lafayette, at the Washington
Club, October 22. His birthday an
iversary is September 6, and on the
:bove date he was presented a sword
oy United States Congress, this
meeting commemorating both of these
vents. There was a procession with
Tags of France and the United States
escorting the speaker. 1.-THE Mar
seilles" was well rendered by Miss
Lucy Ewing. as was also 1.-The Star
Spangled Banner"
Capt. Paul Gripon. naval attache of
he French embassy. made an address
IN THE Sentimental Side Of Lafay-
ties First Visit to America" Miss
Jack Charlton Ward gave three
'ongs, with Miss Gladys Hillyer at
he piano. Miss Beatrice Koch rem
Tered three piano selections. Mrs
Sawtelle had eight members of the
Children's Society of d. A. II. to dance
the minuet in costume.
DR.. Joseph G. 3. Bulloch, president
presided. assisted by Mr..
Daniel Smith Gordon, corresponding
secretary general of the order. After
the exercises there was dancing till
| o'clock am.
Evening star., 1924-10-26
OF Personal Interest to
Washington Residents

Mrs. Marx Kaufman has returned
from visit of several weeks in Wor.
ceIter, Mass, where she was the
guest of her son-in-law and daugh-
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Bloom.
Mrs. Joseph King and daughter
Miss Hilda King, returned the early
part of the week from 4 stay in New
York city.
Mrs. Harry Lewis left Washington
Wednesday for New York and Nash
vile, Tenn. AT the latter place she
will visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Jonas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry King will re-
turn tomorrow from stay Of two
weeks at French Lick Springs, Ind.
Mr.. +. Fishel. who wa the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Fishel, has re-
turned to his home in Brooklyn, n. Y.
The Senior and Junior PiTau-Pi
Fraternity of Washington gave din
ner-dance at the Country Club last
1ieht, which was largely attended.
The Town and Country Club has
sent out cards for IA dinner, followed
by dance and breakfast, Saturday
night, November /, at the club.
Mrs. Jerome Lyon of indianapolis
spent last week. as the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Baumgarten of the Ar
gonne.
Mr.. and Mrs Max Fischer, MIR. and
Mrs. Joseph Bendheim, Miss Hi'da
King and Miss Jeanette Baer are
among the Washingtonians who viii
attend the wedding of Miss Maxine
Bendheim and Mr.. Harold Hutzler in
Richmond, Va. this week. Mi King
and Miss Raer will be the guests of
Mrs. Ralph Dombrower.
Mrs. Harold c. Kaufman has re-
turned from Richmond, Va, where for
a week she was the guest of Mrs.
Louis Kaufman, and last week was
spent in Norfolk, Va.
Miss Rae Livingston of Baltimore
is spending the week end here with
friends. and attended the Pi-Tau-Pi
Fraternity dance last night at the
Country Club.
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Gard Party Scheduled
By Dixie Chapter. u. D. C..

Dixie Chapter. U. d. c., will give a
card party at o'clock Monday after
noon, November 10, at the Roosevelt
Hotel. Mrs. w. Il. Cole of Florence
Court Is chairman of the committee.
rabies have been taken by Mrs. Wal
lace Streeter. Mrs. Drury G. Ludlow,
MRS. Frank Morri on, Mrs. Fooshee,
Mrs. Margaret b. Gladman, Mrs. Og-
den, Mrs. Webb. Mrs. RE. L. Hall.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Eliot, Mrs. Paul
Joachim, Mrs. Bates Warren. Mrs. H.
Z. lassiter, Mrs. w. R. Cole Miss
Lillian Tucker, Miss Julia d. Connor.
Mrs. George B. King, Mrs. George X.
Denmark, Mrs. William E. Rose. Mrs.
Charles p Light, Mrs. Goodwin Ellis
worth, Miss Laura v. Snuggs, Mrs.
Robert E. Barry. Mrs. r. l.. Ettenger.
Mrs. w. G.. Winstead, Mrs. j. s. Tom
linson, Mrs. Edward C. Garretson,
Mrs. Kyle and Mrs. Maude Howell
Smith.
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Junior League Schedule
Cabaret Ball December 5

The Junior League is arranging 4
cabaret ball to be given Friday evening.
December 5, in the New Willard Hotel
bathrooms for the benefit of the work OF
this enterprising organization composed
Of debutantes. their older sisters and
young matrons This bal will take the
place of the charintns reries of small
and early" dances rn,ch have been
given by the league with so much sue
cess for several years
Mrs. Newbold Noyes is chairman of
the ball committee, and is assisted by
Mrs. Sylvanus Stokes, jr; Mrs. Charles
Carroll Glover, jr.: Mrs. Chauncey g.
Parker, jr. i; Mrs. Prentiss Gilbert, Mrs.
Franklin H. Ellis, Mrs William j
F'lather. jr.: Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Mrs
Cary T. Grayson. Miss Virginia Hunt
Miss Cora Barry and Miss Nancy Hoyt
Evening star., 1924-10-26

Rover, Mrs. T. F. Keane, Mrs. T. D.
Mccarthy and Mrs. Frederick ]. Rice.
On the reception committee are:
Mrs James f. Hartnett, governor o.
the District Chapter; Miss M. Louise
Darr, Mrs. Rieman Chesley Miss
Anna j. Ready, Miss Rose Shea, Miss
Alice Lucas. Mrs. j. H. Johnson, jr.
Miss Catherine Carr, Miss Sarah L.
Tolley, Miss Rosa Schulteis, Miss Bes-
sic Mills. Miss Katherine Rover and
Mrs. T. F. keane
Each one of the 10 affiliated schools
Will be represented by the president
Of their respective alumnae associa-
ton.
Evening star., 1924-10-26

Arthur F. Musgrave and Mr.. Cameron
Burnside. have issued invitations for
the series of Saturday evening sup
per dances through the season. The
first dance will be given Saturday eve
ming, November 8, and will continue
on succeeding Saturday evenings un-
til May. each to be given at Wardman
Park, Hotel. Mr.. Randall T. Elliott is
secretary
Evening star., 1924-10-26
D. c. Pen Women's 8 League
To Open Clubhouse TODAY

The District League of American
Pen Women will formally open It's
new clubhouse at 1909 II street north
west this afternoon at tea from
4 to o'clock.
In the receiving line with Mrs
Harriet Hawley Locher, president of
the club will be Mrs. Isaac Pearson,
Mrs. William Atherton Du Puy and
Mrs. Theodore Tiller. all past presi-
dents of the District body.
The program of the afternoon has
been arranged by Miss Marjorie F.
Webster chairman of program, and
will include solos by Mrs William
T. Reed. contralto. accompanied by
Mr.. L. Potter. and piano selections
by Miss Hilda Vaughan Burke.
Tuesday evening the commercial
group of the league will give a
Halloween party at 1880 o'clock
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Card Party for Benefit
of the Rupert Home

A card party will be given Tuesday
evening in the Concord Club House,
314 c street northwest, for the ben
eft Of the Christian and Eleanora
Rupert Home for Old People The
president Of the Ladies' Aid Society,
Mrs. Marie De Grain. will be assisted
by Mrs. w. Neuland, Mrs. Martin Wie-
gand, Mrs. F. Bauer, Mrs. A. Schach-
ter, Mrs. r. Walther, Mrs. NJ. Billie,
Mrs. A. Schmidt. Mrs. A. Gould and
DR.. Margaret Eek.
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
James c. Walton and Elna A. WilkersoD.
George Ii. Rob Rson of this city and Halle
B. Robinson of Richmond, Va
James 5. Shay and Margaret Slaughter.
Granville L. Hynson OF this city and Kath-
tyn T. Ulrich of Harrisburg, Pa.
BENJAMIN Il. Emerson and Lily Peddie
Edward l.. Spence and Marie j. Byron, both
of .chmond. Va.
Charles ii. Reilly, jr., and Elsie A. Jorss.
Leo +. Headle and Bessie kotis, both Of
Baltimore Nd
Julius G. Sale and Minnie r. Eaton, both of
Richmond Va.
Geo.ge o. Leissler. ir. Of East Falls Church.
Va, and Catherine NJ. DAILY of this city
William W. Mcdonald of tbs city and
Katheripe w Zehmen of McKennfy. Va.
Grant ". Bergman OF Glen Echo, Md, and
Florence A. Eidridge of til IS city
.rlie Wood of Tabscot, Va. and Elizabeth
Pondexter of Bells Crossroads. Va.
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Legion and Auxiliary
At Home" on Navy Day

The American Legion Department
and Auxiliary will be at home on
Navy day. tomorrow, from 4 to II
o'clock, at the Service Club. 220 Third
street northwest. to their friends and
those OF the public who are inter
ested in the general welfare of the ex-
service men. Tea will be served.
Mrs Anton Stephan and Mrs. M. X
Killeen will be hostesses. assisted by
Mrs. william Franklin. past presi
lent: Mrs. T. E. Fawcett. past presi
dent, and the ladies of the auxiliary
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Judge Lynn Chapter, D. A. R.
To Give Dance November z

The Judge Lynn Chapter. D. A r.
will hold dance November z, at the
Hotel Roosevelt to raise money for
the Americanization fund. Miss vir-
ginia W. Price is chairman of the
dance and Miss Louise Carman vice
chairman. In charge of patronesses
are Mrs. Harry q. Gauss and Mrs
Clarence r. Exley. Miss Josephine
Huber, Miss Louise Ford and Miss
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Mr.. Southoron s Birth
Anniversary Celebrated

A party celebrating the twenty-first
birthday anniversary of their son, Mr.
Joseph Southeron, was given by Capt.
and Mrs. Joseph Byron Simms Tues
day evening, at their home at 100
Cedar avenue, Takoma Park
The many friends and relatives who
were present spent the evening dane
ing
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Salmon Soume.

PICK over one can of salmon ana
remove the bones and skin Separato
into flakes and add one fourth tea
spoonful Of salt, little paprika am
TWO teaspoonfuls of lemon juicr
Separate the yolks from the whites or
three eggs AID beat the yolks unit.
thick. Cook one-half a cupful ~
soft bread crumbs in one-half a Gun
ful OF milk for five minutes, then ADJ
the salmon and egg yoIks Beat tn.
whites of the eggs until stiff am
dry, then fold them into the mixtur,
Turn into a buttered dish, set in s.
pan of hot water, and bake in a mod
crate oven until firm.
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Ii you need work, read the wal
columns Of The Star
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Catholic Alumnae Plan
Card Party November

A card party will be given Novem
her 8 at 2 o'clock pm. at Wardmar
Park under the auspices of the Dis
,rict branch of the International Fed
ration of Catholic Alumnae Tn
Executive committee headed by Mr.
lanes H. Johnson. jr., includes: Nr:
Rieman Chesley. Miss katherin.
Evening star., 1924-10-26

Beatrice Whittier are on the young
men committee and Miss Alice Sar-
gent and Miss Agnes Sinclair are on
the young ladies' committee.
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Supper Club Arranges
Series of Winter Dances

The committee in charge Of the Bo-
heme Supper Club, Maj. Gen. George
}. Squier. Comte Antoine de Laubespin,
n. Snatiago F. Bedoya. Lieut.. Comdr
Richard knight, Mr.. w. Bowie C1arks,
,apt. Woldemar de Sveshnikoff, Mr.
Evening star., 1924-10-26

Mutersbaugh left with his bride for
wedding trip to Norfolk, Newport
News and New York.
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CONTINUED from Fourth Page,
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Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Farran Slime
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-01-15

cannot hold his job without MT. Bones support, and MT. Bone is be- ing we'll and Loyalty served by MT. Policy who was originally elected by "the peepul."
 As long as we in Alaska continue to hand over all our rights and privileges to the federal governor, just so long will we have to pay the taxes that keep men like Policy on the field, for the direct cost of this man is Six Thousand Dollars per year, out of which he should save one half as he gets free board. He goes into all the towns of the Terri tory, collects just enough money to seem to 'pay for his office," but
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-01-15
Why q Territorial Tdr Collector?
HON. E. M. FOLEY VISITS

HON. K. M. FOLEY VISITS
 The answer is "to help those that are fin to stay 'in'." This tax col lector while here approached many persons in the interest of Scott c. Bone. He did not say exactly that MT. Bone would file for governor, but he did say that "the Governor is we'll liked all over Alaska, and he would make a fine governor" Didn't he, when he was in your town, pull hard for MT. Bone? Policy was ap- pointed to his job by MT. Smith, Territorial Treasurer, but MT. Smith
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-01-15

he always sees and trys to influence the fright men" in each town to pull for Governor Bone who has shown himself good man '-yes, to Policy. to the big canneries, to the big mines, and the two transportation compan- ies. This governor who talks about "co-ordination"; Bureaucratic gov ernment" etc., so that we will quit talking about the real issues, to-wit: lower transportation rates; fish trusts who monopolize under MT. Hoover's reservation system, and other ills that we have which grow directly and indirectly out of the carpet-bagging system of importing federal governors.
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-01-15

Let the independent and upright citizens of Cordova and the Third assert their patriotism and pu, an end to the curious situation when sn 4ll, unprincipled gang of men who know what they want control the free electorate.
 Yes, A good thing can come out of Cordova. Philosophy, languages, medicine law. Are peacock feathers to deck the daw, If the boys who come from your splendid schools Are we'll trained sharpers flippant fools."
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-01-15
Indians Capture Lady on Presidents
 Party.

While the Presidents party was at Wrangel Miss Wynne visited with her brother there and when the party went back to the transport Hen- derson, she got left Chester Worthington a Wrangell native, was on hand, however, with a boat and took her to the transport. On the way, Miss Wynne showed how nervous and scared she was, but Chester assured her and said not to fear, that he was real Alaskan, regular duck and that he would row her to Juneau if need be-
 When they got to the transport, the lady was escorted on board and Chester made speech saying that the Indians of Alaska did not want to be too hard on the President as this was his first trip, and that although they had captured this lady, they were now returning her.
 Leave it to Chester to make the right speech
 The Interior Department at Washington has figured out that the native population of Alasks. at present is 27,253, gain of 1922 during the past ten years. Wish we might say as much for the white race. Abolish all fish traps
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-01-15


 In the land of Guggenheim.
 If you ask what brought him over,
 We'll say, in roundelay,
 He came to serve the fish trust,
 On Territorial pay
 The recent splurge of the homiciding, ballot stuffing, bootlegging Cordova gang for political reform by legislated "Literacy Test' of voters received considerable attention from many good people of the Territory who were not aware of the origin. It appeals to any good citizen that the ignorant and illiterate should not exercise the elective franchise but it was not the purpose of the worthy and Honorable Frank Foster of the Solid Third" to so use it.
 The primal purpose of literacy law was to place power with election judges, selected by the gang, to prevent unlettered men from exercising the franchise in opposition to the gang The gang is never opposed to illiterates except when the gang cannot control. The methods of the gang reminds us of Soapy Smith.
 Oldtmers will remember that when Soapy held sway at Skagway and with his gang robbed all travellers, some good citizen suggested the organization of vigilantes for the suppression of crime.
 Soapy leaped to the occasion and started out to organize his outlaw bunch into law and order squad. Will the solid Third Foster, Mur- ray Price and Staser" fool the decent citizens of the Third again? Will they stand for (Sena- tor) Chamberlain who by his open and notorious drunkenness disgraced them during the last two terms at Juneau?