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Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
THE FESTIVAL OF
 THE MIDNIGHT SUN

The City of Fairbanks, Alaska thru it's Commercial Cut, has invited the citizens of Seward to assist them ,n celebrating the Festival of the Mid- night Sum-" General Manager Landis of the Alaska Railroad, in order to mako this assistance possible, after .s great deal of trouble, se cured permis sion from the Secrs ta1y of the Inter for to carry passengers from Seward to Fairbanks for one half of the regll- lar fare In 'Ider to do this it will be necessary to sell one hundred tick cts. The town of AMlcrage immedi- ately subscribed for seventy-five fares; alloting the remaining twenty five to Seward. These tickets are on sale at the Bank of Seward, and in or der to facilitate s.rrang gements for a train and an itinerary of the trip, in cluding stop-over if desired; it nee essary that these 'l.liet. be contract ed as soon as possible. Every person in Seward who can get away for three days should take advantage of this op- portunity of visiting the Anterior Me tropolis" even though it means sac rifice.
 The celebrations of Priests of Pal ace," at Kansas City; Mardi Gras at New Orleans; Yelled Prophets" at St. Louis and others, are festivals that at tract persons from all over the world. There is no reason to doubt that with the rapidly increasing tourist travel to Alaska, "The Festival of the Mid- night Sum-" is certainly the most novel and should in a short time, be as ia nous. The opportunity presented by this invitation and the cooperation of the Alaska Railroad, may not agaln be available. The train will probably leave here June 19 or 20. Tickets on sale at the Bank of Seward-let's have good turn out.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11

The regular weekly luncheon of the Seward Chamber of Commerce hele at the Seward Grill yesterday proved a huge success.
 After luncheon the meeting was called to order by President Hinde, af- ter the reading and approval of the minutes of the last regular meeting communications were read.
 A wire addressed to L. V. Ray was read; informing him that he had beer appointed as delegate from Seward Chamber to present them at the com vention at Anchorage, June tenth; fol the purpose of forming an "All Alas kan Chamber of Commerce"
 A wire from Colonel Landis, Gener- al manager of the Alaska Railroad was also read, in which he informed the Chamber of the special fare au- thorized by Secretary Work, for talk ing persons from Seward and Anchor age, to Fairbanks for the festival of the Midnight Sum-" provided a hun- dred persons could be secured from both cities to take the trip.
 A letter was also received from St. Joseph's Hospital at Fairbanks, in which Sister Robert, upon invitation from the Chamber, gave her views and recommendations on the plan advanced for opening the hospital at Seward The Chamber was assured of the confidence reposed in Seward by Bish- op Crimont, and that he would do everything in his power to further the interests of this city.
 A plan, with a proposal for asso-
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
BEWARE, PEROXIDE BLONDES:
 NARCOTICS WILL BETRAY YOU

SACRAMENTO, June 11-Brunet- tes who have bleached their hair, or blondes who have dyed their locks to darker shade should never take atro- phine in any form if they hope to keep the original color of their tresses a secret rom the world. The usual beauty hint was given by pr. Hartis, mem Der of the State Board of Medical Ex- aminers, when he was called into the Federal Court to testify in a narcotic case on the alleged effects of atrophine as poisonous drug"
 Dr. Harris agreed that atrophine is poisonous if used to extremes, but he especially stressed it's potency in be- traying peroxide blondes.
 Atrophine affects blondes one way and brunettes another the physician declared. "When . bleached blonde or a dyed brunette uses atrophine as a hyperdermic the work of her hair dres- ser is wasted and the secret is out"
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
CHAMBER LUNCHEON BRINGS OUT MANY
 PLANS FOR RETIREMENT OF THIS DISTRICT

ciating with various other civic organ izations for the purpose of inducing tourists to remain longer in Alaska was received by the Chamber.
 The Committee composed of mem bers of the executive committee, ask ed for an extension of time to prepare bylaws, their request being granted.
 The committee on the Spruce Creek road stated Colonel Steese and MT. Summers would be in Seward on the First of July and would then be able to make a report on the road.
 Under new business, MT. Balder- ston was called upon for remarks on the proposed excursion of Fairbanks: He stated that Mr. Landis had gone to considerable trouble to obtain the special rate for the people of Anchor age and Seward, that it was won derful opportunity for persons in those towns to make the trip under advan- tageous conditions, as they could plan their own time and stop-over if de- sired.
 Every courtesy would be extended Fairbanks to insure a wonderful trip by the Railroad and the Citizens of that Anchorage had already subscrib- ed seventy-five tickets, and the bal ance of the hundred had been allotted to Seward. The Chamber discussed the matter of getting acquainted and upon motion of Swetmann, the Secretary of the Seward Chamber was instructed to make the trip, as this Chambers representative The motion was car ried unanimously, and the Secretary
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
Committee on Assignments
 Give Honors to Alaskans
Arthur Shoup George Sexton Harry Steel Dan Sutherland
 all of Alaska, Attending National Convention

CLEVELAND, o. June 11Geoge Sexton of Seward Alaska. elected Republican National today succeed J. C. Mcbride the Republican wheelhose the refusing the credentials of John w. Frame recently preferential Arthur Alaskan pr mares The protest from prominent Republicans received by the National Committee evidently carried weight Mr. Frames candidacy for the honor not considered.
 Alaska well represented the convention and honors have been thrown her by the Committee Arrangent Those today George Sexton and Arthur Shop delegates; Dan Sutherland and H. G. Steel aternates.
 The committee assignments Aaskan's follows ARTHUR G. SHOUT, Credentials Committee.
 GEORGE SEXTON, Permanent Organization.
 ARTHUR G. SHOUT, Permanent Organization
 THOMAS MARQUAM notify candidate for President of his
 nomination.
 THOMAS SCOTT notify candidate for Vice President of his
 nomination..
 P. M. LABIN other business.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
Geo. Sexton Named Republican National Committeeman
John Frame Repudated by Republican National Committee

instructed to make the necessary ar engagements and to wire the Fairbanks Commercial club accepting their in- vitation. Many of the members present signified their intentions of taking advantage of this opportunity to visit Fairbanks.
 The Chamber was informed that material consisting of lumber and metal for erecting sign on the Sew ard Dock, was now in Seward some disposition should be made of same This material was sent over by MT. Landis, to assist the Seward Chamber in erecting sign advertising this section, and with it permission to erect same on the Seward Dock. A committee composed of Leon Urbach and c. E .Orlander was appointed to make arrangements to have sign erect ed and painted immediately.
 An offer of free ayertising in the coaches of the government railroad, was received from the firm of Wilson 6 lessen, this advertising to consist of four cards, same to be printed by this firm, the ads to be presented by the Seward Chamber The Chamber ac- cepted this kind offer and the Secre- tary was instructed to prepare the Ad- vertisements.
 Mir. Gus Borgen was called upon, and stated he had a letter on the nec- essity of a shelter harbor at Seward for small craft; he read sections of letter relating to failure of Lowell Creek bill passing before the close of Congress; this was apparently caused by the request for more accurate sur vevs of the stream, which was order ed. and there was likelihood of the same passing at the next Congresslon- al Session. He protested the necessity of being forced to sleep in the base ment of the Van Glider, each time he returned to Seward. Mir. Badger, when called upon for an explanation stated, "Mr. Borgen never gets home in time to use bed, so why deprive some one else nice room."
 The Chamber was again reminded of the necessity of immediately reserv- ing rooms for tn July trip of the s. s. Starr. Mir. Henderson stated that there was a possibility of being un- able to secure them later.
 After discussion of the program ot the westward trip, the Chamber upon motion, adjourned.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE IS
 IN NEED OF RADIO MEN

The U. s. Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam ination to fill vacancies in the position of Radio Operator 16th and 17th Light house Districts, headquarters, Ketchi- kan, Alaska, and Portland, Oregon, at s96O to S12O0 year. Receipt of appli- cations to close June 25, 1924.
 For further information and appli- cation blanks, apply to the Local Sec retary, Board of Civil Service Examin- CTS, P. 0. Bldg, Ketchikan, Alaska, or Portland Ore, or to the Secretary 11th U. s. Civil Service District, POT P o. Bldg, Seattle, Washington.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11

The following pupils of the Seward School have been awarded the Terri torial Certificate of Award in recog- milton of being neither tardy nor ab- sent for the current year: Allen Par ker, Vincent Lorang, Hannah Hanisch Clarence Miller, Edwin Larsen, Eddie Manthey, Mildred Parker, Ruth Pros ser, Elizabeth Dykstra, Paul Fanisch Sigrid Rosness, Pearl Fairman, Louise Slater, Clara Perry.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
LIBERTY THEATRE HAS
 TREAT FOR TONIGHT

Last nights program at the Liberty theatre proved to be an unusually good one. The Buster Keaton com edy kept the audience in roars ot laughter from start to finish. It was the best laugh getter seen here in a long time.
 The sea story feature was intensely interesting and the wreck scenes were wonderful, especially the fire Dorothy Dalton and Jack Holt played their parts beautifully.
 The entire program will be on again tonight, one show only sharp at 500 o'clock.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
SCOTTISH RITE MASONS
 ON WAY TO SEWARD

Herman E. Tripp, deputy, and Grand Commander Cowles, Scottish Rite Masons, will arrive in Seward on the Yukon. A class will be taken on upon their arrival, and initiated into the mysteries of the thirty-sec- ond degree.
 Messrs. Tripp and Cowles have been comforting the degree on classes in southeastern Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
BROWNING ACQUITTED
 OF MURDER VANAJAS
Especial to The Gateway

ANCHORAGE, June 1.-The jury in the case of Paul Fromming, an Eagle River rancher, accused of the murder of Alex Vanaja, returned a verdict of acquittal at 2 a. m. after being out twenty hours. The case started last Tuesday.
 Fromming was arralgned thls morning for the murder of John Van aja and pleaded not guilty.
 A jury was selected this morning in the case of United States vs. E. R. Taylor, an Anchorage forgery case.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
Missionaries Wounded
 By Chinese Bandits

PEKING, June 10-Karl Beck and George R. Snyder, missionaries of re- rom church were each wounded when bullets entered the mission during fac tional fighting at Sencow Few, Hugan province.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
METHODIST BISHOPS IN
 MANY PLACES CHANGED

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, June H. More than half of the Episcopal resi- Idents of ftfhe Methodist Church have la change in bishops as a result of the general conference Episcopal assign ments approved at last nights ses- sion. All of the five newly elected bishops were sent to foreign stations. Bishop w. Leonard was shifted from San Francisco to Buffalo, Bishop Wm. Burke to the latter city having retired on account of age.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
EIGHT sPlTTERS NOW
 LEFT IN MAJOR TEAMS

NEW YORK, June 11-How long will it be before the spitball is thing of the past in the major leagues?
 When legislation was passed against the use of the splitter twenty-one ball twirlers in the big show were using it.
 These pitchers were given the right to continue it's use during the remain der of their careers in the majors.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
PALATIAL YACHT WILL
 VISIT SEWARD IN JULY

SEATTLE, June 11,-A. Sutro, a prominent business man of San Francisco and big game hunter, ac- companied by F. s. Gardner, a Cali fornia short story writer, arrived in the city today on the former schooner yacht Spray en route to henai penin- sula for adventure and local color.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
ARRESTED GRINDING OUT
 MONEY ON CLOTHES RINGER

RIVERSIDE, June 11-Grinding out money on a clothes wringer was what Corbett McNickle was doing when ar rested last night Officers said they found a dozen photographic plates Of bEs of $1oO denominat tions and a camera with a special lens. The wringer was a printing press.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
POLICEMAN SHOT WHEN
 FOLLOWING MESSENGER CAR

KANSAS CITY, June 10-A police man following a bank messengers au- tomobile on a motorcycle, turned into the curb when bandits car came up from behind, believing them to be speeders. The gunmen shot him as they passed.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
CANADIAN STEAMERS FULLY
 BOOKED FOR SUMMER

VANCOUVER June 11-With all ac- commodations of boats in the Alaska Service of the Canadian Pacific line booked until the middle of August, the tourist traffic to the north prom ises to be the greatest on record.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP
 EXPRESSED BY CABINET

TOXIC, Jun e11.-Peace and in ternational friendship will form the basic policy of the new Japanese cab inet Premier Viscount Kato declared today.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
MURDERERS OF BOY
 ARRAICNED TODAY

CHICAGO, June 11.-Leopold and Loeb today pleaded not guilty 10 the charges of kidnapping and murderiag young Franks today. This is the an niversary of Loeb's 18th birthday.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
HEAVY SNOW IN
 KALISPEL, MONT.

KALISPEL. Mont, June 10.-Two and half inches of snow fell here yesterday, accompanied by cold snap which practically ruined all gar dens.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
SCHOONER RALEIGH HERE

The schooner Raleigh arrived in port yesterday with two drill stems from the Standard Oil rig at Kama talk The stems were sent to An chorage for repairs and the Raleigh will wait here for them.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11

CLEVELAND, June 9-The first woman chairman of a committee of any National convention will be Mrs. T1;zabeth P. Martin of Philadelphia, who has been selected to head the per manent organization of Republicans.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
Hoover Will Accept Nomination

WASHINGTON, June 11,-Herbert Hoover, following a conference with President Coolidge declared that he is candidate for the Vice Presidency on the Republican ticket.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11
Tex Abandons Plan of
 Two Heavyweight Fights

NEW YORK, June 10-Tex Rickard announced he has abandoned plans for two heavyweight fights this year and will concentrate on match between Firpo and Wills or title contest be- tween Wills and Dempsey.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11

FRENCH PRESIDENT RESIGNS
 PARIS, June 11.-President Miller. and resigned today following an ad- verse vote of the Chamber of Depu ties.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11

STARR LEAVES TOMORROW
 The steamship Starr will leave for Bristol Bay and way ports tomorrow afternoon about 3 o'clock.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11

AMERICAN FLYERS IN HAiPONG
 HAIPONG, Indo China, June H. The American round the world ny CTS arrived here today.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11

BROWN LEAVES FOR NEW YORK
 SEATTLE, June 11.-Mayor E. J. Brown left this morning for the Democratic national convention.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11

Mi,o's Cafe of Nome was completely deasroyed by fire recently.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-11

The Starr sails tomorrow at 5 p. m.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
SODALITY PLANS PARTY.
Will Hold Dance at Raleigh Hotel
Tuesday NIGHT.

4 card party and dance will be
held Tuesday night at the Raleigh
Hotel under the auspices of ST
Anthonys Parish Sodality
Tie following committees will
have charge of the affair: Reception
committee, Kathryn Weschler, Anna
May Fitzmorris, Louise Eirnstein
Mrs. Thomas F. Petty. Mrs. Florence
Roach. Mrs. George p. Mangau. Mrs.
Margaret Doran, Mrs. A. J. SculIen,
Mrs. NJ. ]. Ruddy, Katharine Reiss,
Mrs. J. 3. Parker, Mrs. +. l.. Smith,
Catherine Brennan. Mrs. J. S. Mack,
Mrs. Joseph Duffy; dance committee,
A. J. Scullen. Thomas Z. Petty.
Thomas J. TroGden. DR.. J. r. Parker,
DR.. l.. B. Murray and NJ. ]. Ruddy.
Among those who have given their
names s patrons and patronesses are
the following: Rev. p. Di Paola,
Rev George Johnson, Rev. DR.. Z. J.
Guilday, Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton Brooks,
DR.. and Mrs. Leo Stock, Mrs. J. f.
Roach. Margaret NJ Cott.- DR.. and
Mrs. L. B. Murray, DIR. George II.
Ellis, Mrs. Margaret Doran, DIR. and
Mrs. J. Brennan, Mary Z. Burch, Ida
Mae Madigan, Mr.. and Mrs. George
A. Weschler. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
f. Petty, Mrs Richard r. Sawyer,
Mr. and Mrs. J. ]. Dudwig, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. II.
P. Baldwin Mr.. and Mrs. Charles a.
Mcmahon, Mrs Frank D. Roach, Mrs.
Edw. L. Smith, Mrs Charles J. Cas-
sidy. Mrs. George T. Mangan, Mrs.
c. L. Ofenstein, Mrs. John A. Sis,
Mr. T. f Costello, Mr.. Thomas Leon
ard, Mrs. II. S. Hatton, DIR. and Mrs.
Edward P. Magner and DR.. and Mrs.
John a. O'Donoghue.
Evening star., 1924-11-16

Ever since their marriage. 20 years
ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Carlyle
have lived together in the same cot
tage, at Lacey Green, England.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
TAX PAYMENTS LAG.
COLLECTOR REPORTS
Public Urged to Avoid Rush by
Settling Obligations Before
End of Month.

Only two weeks remain in which
10 pay the first half of the real
estate and personal tax bill to the
District government for the current
fiscal year.
Although hundreds of taxpayers
ha " already paid, there ar" hun
drc'S OF others who have not. aud
{. NJ. Towers, collector, is giving
his annual reminder 10 property
owners TO avoid TIL" last minute rush
by paying now.
Under the present system Of book
Keeping at the District Building.
owners must know the square and
lot number of their properties in
calling for bills. The clerks in the
tax office are asking for the address
es of owners as they issue bills this
month, in an effort to acquire a COM
plete mailing list SO that real estate
bills may be mailed out next year.
The second half payments will be
due in May.
Evening star., 1924-11-16

Before the Holiday Function
Consult GUIDE about the floral deco
ratfons. 1912 F.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
WILL DISPOSES OF $40.
Testator Cuts Off Wife, Who Left
Him. With 81.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, November 15.--That
William H. Weaver of Brooklyn drew
will in order TO dispose of an es-
tate of only $40 was revealed today
when the document was filed in the
surrogate's office. Weaver cut off his
wife, Mary Louise Johnson Weaver
with 81, stating she left him 20
years ago. The residue of his estate
Weaver kft to his loyal and faith
full daughter" Mrs. Eleanor Harris
Of Brooklyn.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
MANY FOREIGN COURSES.
Four Universities in Washington
Train for Trade.

Collegiate courses in foreign service
training are offered in four uniyersi-
ties in Washington during the present
school semester. the Bureau Of Educa-
tion announced last night. The Ameri
can University, George Washington
University, Catholic University and
Georgetown University offer courses in
foreign training.
In addition courses are offered in
Maryland and Virginia by the Univer-
sity Of Maryland and in several Virginia
colleges. The total student enrolment
in all reported foreign trade subjects
for the year 1924 was given by the
bureau as S.602.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
ID. C.. Will Deliver
Glover Parkway
Control TO Army

The Glover Park way. which was
given to the District government
some months ago by Charles c.
Glover, will be turned over to the
Chief of Engineers of the Army,
In accordance with law. to become
part of the park system of the
National Capital
The District Commissioners at
a board meeting yesterday after
noon approved the necessary pa
pers for the transfer Of jurisdic-
ton.
The Glover Parkway is valu-
able stretch of land along Foun-
dry Branch, extending from Mas
Sachusetts avenue southwark
toward the Conduit road section.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
CORRECTED BY VILE.
Inaccuracies in Postal Pay Article
Are Noted,

In correction of his statement in
an article published in The Star of
November II that the postal pay in
crease represents $125,O00,0OO. Fred
eric William Vile last night an
nounced that the bill vetoed by Pres
ident Coolidge speaks of s68.00O, 900,
but that he is officially informed that
the original bill, as considered in
the Senate, contemplated $3.50, 900, 900.
Mr.. Vile added that he also should
have noted that the average pay
which the postal employees are ask
ing is not s1,S00, but s2.100.
In the last eight years 240,000,O00
copies OF the Bible have been sold
Evening star., 1924-11-16
SO Go to "Y" Farley.

Ninety-six delegates from Wash
fngton Will attend the Older Boys
Conference in Wilmington, Deb. No
vember 2S to 80. under the auspices
of the Association of Boys Work
Secretaries of the Y. NJ. {. 4. The
conference includes the States of
Maryland and Delaware and the District
Of Columbia. Earl Il. Fuller of the
Washington "Y" will be in charge of
the local delegation. One of the
principal speakers will be Cameron
Beck, personnel director of the New
York Stock Exchange.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
New Oil Burner Sells at
Remarkable Low Price

\ remark able new burner. which
/, costs only Il few dollars and which
heats any stove or furnace just as
. we'll as a $500 or $500 oil burner.
has been perfected by the Inter
national Heating Company, II?
South l4th street. Dept 400. ST.
Louis, Mo. This amazing simple
and sturdy device works without
| electricity or gas. 1t burns a
| cheap oil, gives one of the hottest,
/ quickest and safest fires known.
| and can be easily slipped into the
I fire box of any stove or furnace
by any one. The manufacturers
|, want agents, and offer a 30-day
| free trial to every one. Write
/ them today.-AdvertiSe