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The Kusko times., 1924-05-03
Notice to Creditors.

Please take notice that the under. signed having been appointed by the Probate Court for Innoko precinct, Fourth Division of Alaska, as admlnis- trator of the, estate Of Thomas Robin, deceased. and having. duly qualified as such. all persons having claims against the said estate of Thomas Robin, de- ceased. are. hereby required to present the same to the undersigned within six months from esdstev h her eof.
 Dated Cokotns, Alaska, April 10th, 1924 J. H. MCLEAN,
 Administrator of the Estate of of Thomas Robin,, deceased.
 r. Q. address, Tokotna, Alaska.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03
40 Republican, 5 Dem- Ocratic Votes Cast, Pri-
 mary Election, TokOtna

Forty-three votes were cast at To- kotna in the pri0Sry election last Tuesday, of which 40 were republican and democra tc Following are the official figures:
 Republican Ticket.
 For Governor-Cols 4, Schofeld I, Valentine IT.
 For Delegate to Congress-Suther- land 39.
 For Attorney General-Coppernoll 4. Rustgard g.
 For Republican National Committee man--Arthur Frame 8, John Frame II. For Delegate to Republican National onvention--Dawes 8, Robertson &, Sexton 5, Steel I2.
 For Alternates to Republican Ma tional Convention-Dunn2 29, Shoup g.. For Territorial Senator-Cunning- ham IS, Smith 6. For Terrstorial Representatives - Baker II, Sandman 5, Johnston 15, Jovnt 5, Keys 8, Moody 2, Ross Is.
 Democratic Ticket.
 For Delegate to Congress Boyle 3. For Democratic National Committee man-Donohoe 3.
 For Delegates to Democratic National Convention-Ashby 3, Casey l, Con- nors 8, Grigsby 3, Hellenthal l. Mo Closkey ?, Shattuck ,, Troy l.
 For Territorial Senator-Pratt. 3. For Territorial Representatives - Joslin 3, Miller 3, Nordale }, Ryder 5.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03
Herbert F. Riley Is
 Mayor of Iditarod

At the Iditasod city election, April 8th, thirteen votes were cast, this being 78 per cent of the possible vote.
 The elected board is as follows: George W. Albrecht. Charles G. La mont. Harry W. Panter, Herbert E. Riley. Fred Stoyke, Waiter s. Wood, Paul LaPlant.
 The new council organized that night and elected Herbert E. Riley mayor, and Norman w. Rothacher clerk Mr. Rothacher was also named Territorial school tax collector for the city. Elec- tion of city treasurer was deferred until the arrival of the former treas urer, Samuel Applebaum. and s con- Sultation as to his wishes.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03
Falls Big Scheme
 Blocked by Harding

Atlantic City, April 2o.-Governor Pinchot, of Pennsylvania, addressing the American Society of Newspaper Editors here today, asserted that for mer Secretary of Interior Fall ar- ranged Hsrding's trip to Alaska in order to turn the resources of that Ter ritory over to the grabbers, but that Hatding defeated the scheme for all time in his last public utterance, made at Seattle.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank all the people of fTokotna who so kindly aided and be- Eriendcd Us in our recent loss.
 JOHN RIECK AND FAMILY
 AND ROSE OATES.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03

Pete Michels and H. k. Ewing left Thursday, headed for Flat.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03

Henry Martella left Thursday for a trip to Medfra.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03

Harvey Williams left yesterday for Candle.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03
Canada Preparing for
 World Flyer McLaren

Vancouver, April 30.--Ottaws has or dered Flight Lieutenant Earl Mcleod to fly to Prince Rupert Monday and cover the route. by away of Hazelton. Fortxer and other northern points to Ajax, north of Edmonton, which will be the alternative cover for McLaren British aviator and world flyer, when he passes through British Colambia.
 Bombsy.-McLaren, British airman, attempting an around-the world flight, was forced Tuesday to land at Parlu, where he is making repairs. Matt Vaughn, in charge of road op- erations adjacent to Yankee creek. made brief town visit on "Wednesday.
 William Behsn, from Iditarod. is & recent arrival.
 Charlie Mespelt was Tuesday ar rival.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03

William Behan, from Iditsrod. is & recent arrival.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03
Tekotna Radio Station Schedule

Following is the schedule now ob- served bJ tho TOkotna radio station:
 WEEK DAYS.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03

Charlie Mespelt was Tuesday ar rival.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03

Jack Guinan, manager of the Guinan .& Ames dredge activities on Canes, was among the weeks visitors.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03

Bill Goss, proprietor of the Yankee creek roadhouse, was 8 town visitor for 8 couple of days during the week, retnrning home Thursday.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03

Harry Harris, with a four-horse team and heavy load of shortages, arrived Thursday. Jack Welch also returned.
The Kusko times., 1924-05-03

Ed Whelan, well known Nixon min ing man, arrived yesterday, gave atten- ltion to few business matters and re- turned to McGrath last evening. He reported everyone busy up Nixon way and expressed hopes for prosperous mining season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
SELMA WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Ada Webster Is Buried Al Greensboro ".

..7
 SELMA, Ala, March 26.-(Special Leased Wire, }-The funeral of Mrs. Ada Webster. the mother of Mrs. H. E. Rogers, who has spent several years in Selma, took place from the family residence at an early hour on. Wednes- day morning, with Dr. D. w., Gamble of St. Pauls Episcopal church offiefat- ing. The body was taken to Greens boro and intefment was in the family buryfng ground.
 S30, 900 Raised every-member canvass of the First Presbyterian church, has resulted in raising more than $30,O00 of. the $35,000 required for the budget of the coming church year. :.
 E kiwanians The Kiwanis club entertained the, sI2 members of the Dallas county council : of women and. number of other prominent won- en at five-course luncheon at its reg uiar. meeting on Wednesday. Dr. n. V. Moss, president of the Kiwanis, pre- sided. ~s-
 Mrs. Wilkins Urssd-Mrs. Joseph Wilkins is recognized as a. candidate as one of the Representatives. to the national convention in New. York in June. Both the. men and the women of the fourth congressional district are urging her cause as a suitable dele gate.
 Millinery School Held The railli- nery school, which has been held for three days under. the tutelage of Miss Eddy of Auburn, has proved social event aS we'll 4as profitable one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
STATE UNIVERSITY
 GRANDSTAND. BURNS.
Fireproof Structure Will Likely z Replace It E.l 2

UNIVERSITY, Ala, March. 2S.- Especial. )-Several students received minor burns. slightly painful, but none serious, when the wooden grandstand at Denby field was practically burned to the ground shortly before noon to- day.
 The students received their injuries wien the wind shifted, throwing the flames around them as they, were pass ing through small gate to get at the bleachers, adjoining the stands. When they started through the gate the wind was to their windward; as they were approximately 10 feet from the stands, the wind shifted. They were given first aid treatment at once and examination showed that none were seriously hurt.
 The wooden stands were built about eight, years ago, said Dr. George H. Denny, president, at a cost of S2,25O, and was covered by insurance amount ing to, $1 ,500. The fire caused com plete loss. ~
 How the. fire originated is not known. Students in Morgan and Conner halls, about four blocks away saw the flames through the windows and thought at first it was the gymnasium on fire. All classes practically ended then, and the students hurried across the campus. IN 5ts < It is doubtful whether a new stand will bS 6dSIt t yS6MeesS< The baseball stand cories only in use during the last three months of the school year, as the football field is entirely different from the baseball field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
RAILROADS CITED
 IN ATTALLA CASE
Asked To Build New Station Or
 Show Why
tsTArE CAPITAL BUREAU)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March D. The Alabama public service cOmmis- sion today issued citation to the Ala bama Great Southern. Louisville and Nashville, Southern and the Nash vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis rail road c0mpaniess to show cause why they should not be required to main. tain an adequate union passenger sta ti0n+ a ty Attalla and to build new pas senger depot at that point if it be found reasonably necessary, to do so.
 The city of Attalla on March 20 filed with the conmission complaint claim ing that passenger station faeilitis maintained at Attalla were grossly in- adequate and .seeking a new depot. Hearing of the citation was set for April 15, at 10 a. m. ,at the city hall, Attalla. ,
 Still Smashed--Capture of a 200. gallon still in Shelby county, with 1,200 gallons of beer and 150-gallon still in Mobile county, with .240 gallons of beer was reported to headquarters of the state law enforcement department today. Federal deputies co-operated with state officers in both raids.
 Aid Boys Camp--AIembers of the Montgomery Rotary club at their regu- lar weekly luncheon today subscribed nearly $20,000 to be used for erecting additional buildings at Camp Rotary, established and maintained by the club across the Tallapoosa river in the hills of .Elmore county as playground for boys of MontVomerv- ,-f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
TWENTY PAROLES RECOGNIZE NnED
 AND 5 DENIED
Pardon Board Passes On Seventy-eight Cases
 In All
fsTATE CAPITAL. BuREAU,

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 26.- The state pardon boarl today reported to Gov. w. w. Brandon on IS cases which it had passed on. Restoration of civil rights was recommended for two men who had been released six years sgo; IT applicants we're recommended for parole by unanimous vote of the board, three were recommended by a majority of the board for parloe, g appfications were unanimously denied, and three were denied by ma jority of the board. One man was recom- saended for parole at the date of expira- ton of his minimum sentence, he hay ing had short temporary parole.
 Three men were recommended by Attorney General Davis and State Au- dltor Allgood tor parole, Secretary of State Blan votin.s to deny their pe- titions. They were: William Bowen, l.auderdale, making liquor; Charlie Nance, Lauderdale, making liquor Alonzo Weaver, Lauderdale, making -t4t A hE AOitOW HIS NuSCS ncEC EcC- onlmended bS the board Carter Bout cher, Morgan, assault to murder; Por- ter Coprich,. Montgomery. assault to murder; Leslie D. Harrell. Colbert, burglary ;.a Richard Mccoy, Autauga, bigamy; Harvey Mcbride. Jackson, dis tilling; Ed Mitchell, Macon, murder; Jeff Moore, Madison, making liquor; Claude Mitchell, Jackson, distilling; Raul Rich, Shelby, statutory offense: Will Taylor; Montgomery, making iiq-. nor; Harold Sharp, ElEore, distill- Ing; Sam Savage. Walker, murder; Glaud Haney, Lamar, distilling; Wheel CT Tucker, Fayette, distilling; Sylves- ter Williams, grand larceny.
 Civil rights were recommended re- stored to John Todd, Montgomery, burg lary and grand larceny; completed serv- ing sentence May % 1918, and Ike Elder, Bullock, paroled by Gover- nor Charles Henderson in 1918. ~'
 The petitioner, .Lige Burden, Geneva county, whose ease"w before the par don board, died while the case was pending. He was convicted of compile ity in mobbing man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
DOINGS OF DAY
 IN WASHINGTON

The independent officers appropria- tion bill, carrying $39S, ,496, ,S9O, was reported to the House.
 The House voted to modify the ban on enlistment of boys under 21 years of age in the army.
 The Senate recommitted the Wads- worth resolution proposing new meth cd of ratifying constitutional amend ments.
 The Senate interstate commerce com mittee reported a bill proposing freight rate revision for agricultural .commodi- ties.
 Officials were informed that the Hon. duran revolutionary leaders had agreed on Fausta Dayila as provisional presi- dent. f.a s@3'|f
 The federal power commission urged Congress to go slow in embarking on a general policy of electric power de- velopment. ss
 Herbert Hess. .Ansfican Legion ac- tuary,, told the Senate finance commit tee the. House soldieKabonus bill would cost $3 BOG, 0,000, ,000:. &4- ,S
 An unfavorable report was decided upon by thef Senate Oil committee on the nomination of Samuel Knight. to be special oil counsel
 Activities of tax experts formerly employed in the Internal revenue bu- reau were explored by the Senate com mittee investigating the bureau.
 Roxie Stinson told the Daugherty committee of howysJ less Smith, having mentioned to her a deal by which $33,- GOO, ,000 was made by five men in 1922 and disclaimed any belief that Smiths death was other than. suicide.
 The Senate land. frauds committee decided to subpoena tefegrafns sent from Washington by R. B.-Creager, Texas republican national committeeman, or by his attorney, George Hill, to land companies or others in <. Texas since December l.
 District Attorney Gordon, announced he would present the Sinclair con tempt case to the grand jury. toner row. The House Judiciary committee failed 10 act on the Senate resolution to impeach c. c. Chase, Fl Paso GUS toms collector who refused to testify before the oil committee. The treas ury accepted Chase's resignation. =:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
GADSDEN FIRM
 DOUBLES PLANT
Also Install Equipment
 For Manufacture Of Face Brick

=s GADSDEN. Ala, $ March 26. The Gadsden Clay Products company has just completed 4 the installation of equipment which doubles the capacity of it's brick plant in East Gadsden. It has also put iil equipment for manu- facturing faced brick.
 ' Scouts To Reorganize--Stanley A. Harris. field representative of the National boy scouts, attended meet ing of the Etowah county boy. scout council Wediesday night and assisted in completing tie details of the reor- ganization, of the scout work in the cottnty LAY .s
 Vote sinIdne Fund TaxLBy a vote of 267 to 224 sthe people of Gadsden Tuesday voted to 1evysa one fourth of one per cent adsalerum tax for the purpose of creating sinking fund to retire $335, 900 outstanding school bonds. The tax burden is not increased, the tax being merely shifted from the water plant to the schools Plan Big Cerenonial-Plans for the big ceremonial to be staged here April 24 by Fesdam Palace of Birmingham and Fashoda Palace of Gadsden, Pil- grim Knights of Oriental Splendor, were practically completed "Wednesday by the naming of committees to provide for visiting knights. The Gadsden district will furnish 150 to POO candidates and Birmingham will bring about 75 from that district.
 Fire Destroys Homes-The home of Sam Bradford on Vine street was de- stroyed by fire Wednesday morning, the loss being about $3,000 with $1 900 insurance. A house belonging to 0. E. Snead on Attalla avenue was burned shortly afterwards, the loss being 5000.
 Mrs. Berry Expires---Mrs. Mae Ber- ry, 19 years old, died at her home at g Hindsdale avenue, Alabama City, Wednesday morning. t
 Mrs. Smallwvod Dead--Mrs. Dollie B years old, died at her home at H6kes Bluff Wednesday morn ing, victim of pellagra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
MOBILE. MAN FREED
 IN BRIBERY CASE.
Acquitted On Charge Of At
 tempting To Bribe Juror

MOBILE, Ala. March 26. ; Robert Johnson, well known Mobilian, charged with attempting to bribe Ed ward s. Amrock, Jr., who was a juror in the second trial of the case of Thomas w. Cleveland. charged with the killing of Stephen Tossing, was acquitted in circuit court here today: The jury was out thirteen minutes to make up a verdict. 5s
 Amrock testified that Johnson told him if he would hold. out for the $500 to him. Johnson denied the charge, swearing that Amrocki told him that he wanted to get even with his uncle, who was law partner of one of the prosecuting attorneys, in the case, but that he wanted. to get something out of it for returning a verdict for the defense. sA 5s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
RATING.
 BUREAU NDORSED
Mississippi Bill Now Goes To
 Governor Whitfield

JACKSON, Miss, March 26.-(Spe- cial. .)-The house just before adjourn ment adopted the joint conference com mittee report on the fire insurance rat ing bureau bill. The report was adopted yesterday in the senate and the bill now goes to the governor for signature.
 Progressiyes in. the senate were en- couraged this morning by report of the senate finance committee recommending a $50000 increase in the budget for the state tuberculosis sanitarium. It also authorized counties and municipali- ties to make supplemental appropria- tions. B
 Appropriations for state institutions were taken up and that of the Uni versity of Mississippi fixed on the basis of the last biennial. The senate ju- dietary committee on ways and means cleared its calendar of the so-called nuisance tax measure, unfayorably re- ported the stamp tax plan for cigars, tobacco, cigarettes, chewing, gum, etc.
 It also slaughtered the severance tax bills framed by Chairman George. A large portion of the forenoon session of the house was taken up in consideration of the Bats0n bill authorizing Gulf coast counties to build sea wall at an estimated cost of 100000. The measure was passed by large majority.
 To Get In Race-Floyd Roper, former United States marshal for the southern district of Mississippi, has been at the capitol for the past few days conferring with personal and political friends in the legislature rela- tive to the congressional contest in the Fifth district this year. It is more than probable that. within the next. few days MT. Loper will announce as a can didAte in opposition to Congressman Ross Collins and in event. he does so 8 very lively race is expected.
 To Hold Instruction School--Author ity has been received by Curtis Green, adjutant general of Mississippi from the militia bureau, to hold s school of instruction at Camp Williamson, Vicks- burg, from June to June 9. The cost of this -encampment will be borne by the war depa rtment ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
TROY COOPERATIVE
 HOG SALE IS HELD

TROY. Ala, March @6.- Special Leased Wire. )-The Troy Cooperative Hog Sales association lold 255 hogs on Wednesday, March 26. The price was $I.22 1-2 per hundred weight. Bert and Boshtwell were the purchasers of the hogs although several other. buyers were bidding. A sale was held at Brundidge by the Brundidgei associa tion and 15O hogs were sold bringing $7.27 1-2 for top, Kyle Ramage purchased the lot for Bert and Boughtwell. Several other buyers both local and out of county agent, was in charge of the sale.
 The next hog sale will be held on Tuesday, April %, at Brundidge. and on Wednesday. April 30,, at Troy.
 Rotarians Elect--At the Tuesday night meeting of the Rotary club of- ficers for the year were elected as follows: John w Bowers, president; i; Pete Black, vice president: Randolph Head, secretary, Sam A. Williams and k. k. Mary were elected new directors for the club. The main feature of the evening was the report from the district convention at Tuscaloosa. Talks were made by Governor Hender- son, sam Williams, J. H. Wilkerson, Alex Henderson, J. c. Colley, Emory Folmar and J. W. Bowers
 Goes To NIontgomery-Owen Moran, former assistant pastor of the First Baptist church of Troy, will spend the month of April in Montgomery. He will sing at Baptist revival from April 6 to. IS. ,H,
 w. w. VaushIi-W. W. Vaughn. one of Troy's old citizens, died Tuesday. Mir. Vaughn was 75 years old and for 30 years had been teacher in the Sunday school in the Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
RUSH TO, SHOALS : IS UNPRECEDENTED
Hotels Crowded And Many Deals
 Being Made
MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAUy

FLORENCE, Ala, March 26.--Con- fidence that the Ford bid will be ac- cepted by the Senate at an early date is being reflected by investors from all parts of the, United States whi are making real estate investments in the Muscle Shoals district. The hotels of the Tri-C Cities are crowded to capacity and the real estate dealers report that the de- mand is great for all classes of proper ty. A number of large deals have been closed during the past week and lots are being buoght almost as fast as the papers can be made out. Small industries will be attracted here as soon as the Ford bid is disposed of and representatives are on the ground making arrangements for locations.
 Nashville Will Play-The Nashville Sounthern leagne baseball team will play and exhibition game at Wilson Dam with the Wilson Dam team next Sun day afternoon. This announcement was made by the manager of Will son Dam this morning, upon receipt of telegram from Nashville stating the team wuold arrive here Saturday night tSs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
COUSINS HELD IN
 DEKALB KILLING
Man Found Slain And Robbed Near His
 Home

FORT PAYNE. Ala. March 2e.-- Especial )-Houston and Bascom Gil- bert were placed in jail her today; in connection with the staying of Walter Gilbert, cousin of the accused which is believed to have occurred early Sat urday. night the body having been found Monday morning in wooded lot oil the Gilbert farm Both men refused to make a statement and it is not known just what evidence has been unearthed to cause their arrest and detention e,i 't
 Events so far ascertained indicate that the, family of Gilbert was away from home at the time and that on re- wife and children instituted search for him when they failed to, locate him at home.
 It is. said that neighborh remember hearing an automobile near the Gil bert's home Saturday night and later heard shots but paid no heed at the time. Gilbert is said to have had several hundred dollars on his person at the time of his death and an empty pocketbook was found neaf his body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
DIVORCE SUITS LEAD
uecrees Handed Down In Six Cases At
 TaurAI

HATTIESBBRG, Miss, March 26.- Especial. IA majority of the cases Handled by the spring term of Forrest county court since it opened it opened weeks session have been land argument cases and divorce suits. Decrees have been handed down in six divorce cases since the opening of court by Judge T. Price Dale.
 In the case of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks ys.Y.1 E. B.+Newberne and H. C., Juneman the decree was issued that the defendants did not answer summons and on failure to appear in court they have lost their last op- portunity to make statement concern { ing the possession of the money now tied up in local bank in connection with shippers guide they were alleged to have been getting ready for publica. ti0n.
 Beautify "Square"-Plans for mak- ing the grounds of the Forrest cotfaity court house the most beautiful public space in Mississippi are we'll under way, under the supervision of the Civic league of Hattiesburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-27
Sf5, 600 PAIDgFOR
 STARKE BUILDING3
:, ssTATE CAPITAL BUEEAIl

MONTGOMERY. Ala. March 26 z The state now owns the building on Dexter avenue which has heretofore housed Starke's university school. An nouncement was made today that 6 warrant for $45, 900. the purchase price of the property, had been delivered to j.. M., Starke. The building will be vacated at once and the school will be operated in the dorm1tories until an other building is acquired. ;,fS
 As soon as the building has been re- modelled various departments of the state will be moved from the capital proper and assigned quarters in the an- mex. The Alabama public service com mission will be given offices in the new building.
 Named Deputy H. c {. Gibson of Wedowee, Randolph county, today was appointed deputy marshal for the mid die district Of Alabama by Douglas Smith, marshal. He will succeed. A. Gibson, who Rendered this resignation several weeks ago. t',a5
 Maddog Warning - The smadiog warning was posted in. ,M6ntgomery to- day following the examination of dog head which showed signs of rabies. The state laboratory received the head from local yeterinariaps. The dog had bitten asnegro woman. ..s