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Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08
GAME WARDENS
 IN ALASKA MAY
 PUT UNDER (. 5.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS FOR GAME WARDENs TO
 BE GIVEN DEC. 3.
(From Juneau Empire

(rIOIH JuuSdu ElmpiI6.J
 That the Federal Game Warden l Service may be placed under Civil Service rules and regulations was indicated today by an announcement made recently by E. P. Walker, Al aska agent of the Biological Survey 10 the effect that examinations fo1 wardens would be held in Alaska in the near future. These are an nornced for December 8, 1924 at Ju peau, Netchikan, Anchorage, Fair banks and Nome.
 In the rast prior to June 30, last ti" warden service was under tie Interior Department and wardCng wee appointed by the Governor ol Alaska. At the beginning Of ;hn prta,1t fL:cal year the service w;s trans erred to the Department oi Az riculture ana placed in the Bir!ogical Sur>ty. Most of the ott wardens were retained by this bureau.
 It is hoped, Mr. Walker said, that the examinations will result in men especially fitted for the work be- coming available for appointments. The salaries paid. he added, were sufficient to attract high caliber of citizens. The entrance salary paid $2,1O0. Advancement in pay may be made without change of as signment up to $2,700 per year.
 In filling vacancies in positions in the field, certification will be made of the highest eligibles examined in the section of country in which the appointee is to be employed as a general rule, exceptions being made only upon departmental request.
 The duties consist of sactive field work in assisting in the detection and prosecution of violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and in vestigating illegal shipments of game and violations of the Alaska Game Law. Four subjects are included in the tests-birds and mammals, Feder- al game laws, the Alaska Game Law, and education and experience.
 Applicants, it was stated, must have reached their 18th year and not be more than 40 years old. These age limits, however, do not apply to per sons entitled to preference because of military or naval service, except that persons entitled to such pref erence must not have reached retire ment age, which is 70 years, Appli- cation blanks are required by those desiring to take these examinations. They may be obtained from the Sec retaries of the Civil Service Board of Examiners in the five towns names.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08
EMPIRE PLACES BIG
 ORDER FOR LINOTYPES

The Juneau Empire recently placed an order for three Linotype typeset- ting machines, at cost of about $20,- 900. Two Model 14's and one Model Eight comprise the outfit, the larg- est order in Alaska. The Expire and the Gateway probably have the best composing room equipment in Alas ka, the Gateway having new Model Eight and recently placing an order for a Model IA, which was shipped last week from San Francisco, on the Ruth Alexander.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08
RUSSION SOVIETS SEND
 OUT THREATS REGARD
 ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS

MOSCOW, Nov. 8.-Tchitcherin commission for the foreign affairs of Soviet Russia, despatched notes to- day to the foreign powers, formally announcing that Russia's claims to all Arctic Islands off northern coast of Siberia.
 Russia threatens to demand sat isfaction" from all government SUD- porting claims in opposition to the Soviets.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08
JUDGE E. E. RITcHIE IS GOING OUTSIDE

Judge E. E. Ritchie will be an out going passenger on the Yukon en route to the States on a short vaca- tion trip Judge Ritchie is reported as being on the sick list, and it is hoped the trip will be beneficial to his health. Third division republi- cans are proud of the record the Judge has made during his term in office, and will work to a man for his reappointment.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

The members of the Seward VoIun- teer fire department held meeting last night, at which time arrange ments were made for the big New Years eve dance. After the meet ing adjournment was made to the noodle parlors for supper.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

The millennium is here: A news paper man has at last been elected to office in Alaska. Charles Wilcox of the Valdez Miner won hands down on the Democratic ticket MT. Wilcox is an oldtimer in Alaska, arriving at Valdez in 1898, and has a wide ac- quajntance in the Territory. His plat form, "Lower Taxes apparently was a popular one.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08
SEVEN AEROPLANES
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. S.-Seven airplanes and a building which hous- ed them were destroyed by fire ear ly this morning with a loss estimated at $100,000 No one was injured
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

w. W. Geise, an electrical engi- neer who has been connected with the Alaska Railroad for some time is in town. Mr. Geise in the near future may start an electrical shop in Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

One thing We have noticed in sixty years of active life: A protective tariff has never closed factory, lost man a job or put mortgage on a farm.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

Mrs. James Hill and son of Seldo- via, will arrive on tonight's train talk ing the steamer Redondo for the Cook Inlet port
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

The only result of the LaFollette and Davis attempts to show up the slush fund was to show that the re- .uublicans had a mighty small cam paign fund.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

MIXED TRAIN OUT TOMORROW
 A mixed train will leave Seward for Anchorage tomorrow morning al g o'clock. Passengers take their lunch as no diner will be attached
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08
Washington Silent.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. s. The United States is not involved in any dispute with Soviet Russia over island territory in the Siberian Arc tic.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

You cannot have good office hold CTS unless they are good Americans. The man who believes in the law and the constitution is the bulwark of the nation.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

Dan Sutherland went in with the usual big majority, despite the at tempts to defeat him. It's hard to keep a good man down.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

When a news story starts off with mistaken for a moose" you know the rest except the identity of the hunter and his victim.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

The gas boat Sea Maid called at the Standard Oil dock this week for fuel oil.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

J. George of Seldovia. is in town a guest of the Overland.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

Keith Mccullough, fur farmer of Seldovia, is a guest of the Van Gil der.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

The campaign was won on the slo- gan, "Dont vote for knocker."
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08
LODGES CONDITION PREcARIoUs

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Nov. S.-At- tending physicians said this morn ing that the outlook for Senator Lodge is unfavorable.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

Mrs. N. Moore of Mccarthy, is 8 guest of the Hotel Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-08

New Fall Suit Samples now on display-We guarantee a fit-Prices $30 and up to $55; at Urbach's.
The Chilkoot post., 1924-08-15
CHURCH. NoTICE:
An cid dorly scot chman that ka'

An elderly scot tchman tkat lac the laws of God and ne:2s was led to see the faith in Christ as SaTicuTs cleaned up h2s time aft erward a friend asked him if he was before he became chr'i st iane He an5werocs than I wis before when wis happyv" Ne cal wit ed to hear the sermon in the Preshyt CT + what Christ will do when al1ow7d to come il Sunday School at l:0o poms
 ~ Eo Eo Rronl ey, M
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03
EXPLAINS AWARDS"
Dr. Banning Admits That There is No
 such Thing as the "Beniannin
 Franklin Iund'--OnIy g Joke.

Los Angeles, April 5.--The "Benia- min Franklin Fund.- posthumous award Of 1000 pound sterling 10 Charles r. Steinmctz. electrical wig ard, announced in England and the Eniter States several months ago. was g scheme 10 provide international publicity for a book on mental and spiritual healing written by pr. Pear son ". Banning of Los Angeles. &C., cording to a confession here by pr. Banning. says the Los Angeles Times today.
 Since the purported confession, pr. Banning is quoted as saying he im- aged the Benjamin Franklin Fund" distributed awards" Of 1000 pounds sterling and 500 pounds sterling 10 steinmetz and Dr. r. Omori. Japan ess scientist. and then granted 2.5oo pounds sterling to himself for the scientific achievement represented in his book.
 There is of course. no Benjamin Franklin fund of London" the con- fession explains. There were no 2 wards made by #. for if is not in sx- ist ence. r think that after this full and free explanation of my part. the public and my friends will understand that this whole thing was in the spirit of joke"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN
 IN TRAFFIC CONFERENCE
Many inquiries Are Rccci,ed At Yale Relative To Sessions To Discuss
 Accident Avoidance

New Haven, April 3.--1nterest in the motor vehicle traffic conference to be held at Yale in cooperation with the state motor vehicle department on April ?. 10 and n is general. accord ing 10 an announcement at Yale to- day Of the receipt of many letters or inquiry. The conference is 10 con- sider methods for reducing the num- her. of motor vehicle accidents.
 4-nong those vho are expected 10 address the conference are Judge Vim. Maltbie of the state superior court: Prof. T. W. Salmon of Columbia uni- versity: A. B. Meredith. Connecticut commissioner of education; .E. c. Payne. professor If educatiopsat New York university: s. r. Green. supt. of pubic works of New York: ". F. Emo, Washington, T.. C.. A. F. Foots. com missioner of public safety of Massa- chusetts: Motor Vehicle Commissioner F. B. stoecksl and Highway Com- missioner J. 4. Mcdonald Of Connec- ticut and c. H. Farrell and P. T. smith. chiefs respectively of the Hart ford and New Haven police depart ments.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03
KANSAS DEMOCRATS OUT
 TO BACK FAYORITE SON
Delegation Instructed To Support Gov. Davis Only So Long As He Shows Strength.

Hutchinson. Kansas, April s.-The Kansas delegation will go to the na- tional democratic convention support ing Governor Jonathan M. Davis as first choice for the presidential nom ination but not bound to stick by him longer than the majority deems ex- pedient.
 Followers of William Gibbs Mc- Adoo. who had been st odds with Davis presidential packers, threw their support 10 the governor at the state convention here yesterday on the fsvorite son endorsement bringing unanimity on this point. McAdoo leaders declared, however, the Kan sas votes would go for their candidate tt New York after Governor Davis had been accorded the usual compli- mentary ballots.
 Jouett Shouse. chairman of the delegation. said it vas well known that four-fifths Of the delegates chos- en. were McAdoo supporters. He de uied. however, there had been any agreement among the delsgats except to fight for Governor Davis as long as he showed strength.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03
IOWA DEMOCRATS
 GROWING MILITANT
Complete State and National
 Ticket to Be Named

Davenport, iora. April S.--Pledses to 3 militant campaign for complete state ticket IS well as national ticket, Iowa democrats in convention here today, arc deciding their allegiance to a presidential candidate, framing tentative slate of state office candi- dates and selecting national commit- teemen and women. h the contest for instruction of national convention delegates. chief interest centers about The fortunes Of William c. McAdoo. who, his friends declare. is the popu- lar choice of Iowa democrats.
 Other candidates. however, have numerous supporters, and several county delegations include men or Homen who desire an instructed dele sstion for Governor Smith of New York. senator Underwood or Governor Davis of Kansas.
 Before the convention assembled most of the delegates apparently be- lieved that the real fight over the complexion of the national delegation would hinge h the proposal to i1- struct for McAdoc. and a large num- Der of delegates apparently were of the opinion that a delegation favor able to McAdco, but uninstructed. would he chosen.
 Tn the state party leadership com test, Wilbur ". Marsh of Waterloo, national committeeman. is opposed for reelection by Clyde L. Herring of DesMofnes Both candidates declared they were assured of saficient sup port. but surveys of district deiega- 1 tons failed to disclose certain victory 1 for either.
 Endorsements for vics-prssident 1 and United States senator also were n prospect. with [. T. Meredith of l pesMoines. former secretary of sgri- culture, and Major George Berry of | Tennessee. the contestants for favor in the vice-pRsidential race, and Dan
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03
Maine Delegates Likely
 To Favor Coolidge

Portland. Maine, April 3. - The choice of IS delegates to the republic can national convention favorable to President Coolidge but unpledged ap- peared probable at the republican state convention here today. AL though there was a possibility Of contest for one of the seven places as delegate at large presidential pre- ferences were not involved. all the candidates being in favor of Mir. Coolidge's nomination. It has been the custom of both political parties in Maine to send uninstructed dclega- tions to the national conventions.
 The tentative draft Of the platform prepared yesterday expresses confi- dence in President Coolidge and calls emphstically for law enforcement. Senator George W. Pepper of Penn sylyania was here 10 address the con- vention this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03
vanderlip Is Forced to
 Quit Two DirectOrates

Washington, April s.--Frank A. vanderllp, retired New York banker. announced last night his intention 'of resigning from every business board on which I occupy a seat" because Of the attitude Of many of his New York business associates toward the work I am going to Washington.
 This decision was made known when Mir. Vanderlip made public an exchange of letters with F.. F. Swen- son, president of the Freeport Texas company of New York. in which his resignation as a member Of that com
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03
Spurious Bills in This
 City, Government Warns

New Haven. April 5.-Warning has been sent out by the government se- cret service office here of the cir- culation of spurious fen dollar bills in the state. The counterfeited bill is a federal reserve note purporting to be issued by the Boston federal re- serve hank collecting the number 2Ss on the face plate. 1914 series and signed by Secretary of Treasury Mel lon and Treasurer Frank White. Most of those passed bear the numbers A lsT0sf2s A The bills have been passed mostly in this city, Hartford. New Britain. Middietown and Put nam.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03
Births increase, Deaths
 Decrease in France in 1923

Paris, April 5.--Francs's natural increase in population in 1923 was 9l.oeo. according 10 the official vital statistics. just published. The births numbered Te1. .oo0. against T5a.o00 in the preceding year. while there were ssT.0ee deaths, against sse.eeo in 1922.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03

pany's board was requested and given. Recently he resigned upon request as director Of the Continental Can company of Syracuse. N. l.. because of exceptions which fcilow director had taken to hts statement concerning the sale Of President Har,tngs news paper.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03
SON IS BORN

New York. April S.-A son 7as born yesterday to Mrs. Harry Coke Cushing. 5rd. formerly Miss Cathleen Vanderbilt, only daughter of Reginald c. Vanderbilt by his first wife. now Mrs. Sydney Jones Colford. Jr.. it was learned today. A daughter was born several weeks ago to Mrs. Reginald c. formerly Miss Gloria Nor gan.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03

Stech of ottumwa, former state conn mander of tho American Legion. men toned as the senatorial candidate.
 Resolutions drawn up for presenta- ton to the convention deal with agrI- cultural relief. labor interests. sol- diers' bonus and arraign the republi- can administration on other subjects.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-03

A huge vaterspout, which attained a height of 500 feet, recently rose out of ths sea within to miles of the coast of England
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-01-23
CALLS CIRCLE INSTALLATION

General Calls Circle, Ladies of the
G. A. r., held the first meeting of the
new year on Tuesday evening, Jan.
8th, with a very good attendance.
The degrees Of the order were con-
ferred upon Mrs Mary Voight, one Of
our city milliners. After heartily
greeting our new member the next in
order was the annual installation.
With Martha Showalter as INSTALL
ing officer, and Florence Bradley,
Conductor, the following officers were
installed for the ensuing year:
President, Nellie Okey Mink; S. v.
P, Dora Bryhan; ]. V. P, Louisa
Dobson; Chaplain. Martha Showal-
ter; P. l., Eva Godfrey; Treasurer,
Delpha Kaap; Secretary, Portia Sho-
walter; Conductor, Mildred Jerrett;
A c., Ida Caspers; Guard, Alice
MONTE; A. G.. Alice Govier First Mar
shall, Florence eastman; End Mar
shall, Kate eastman; 3rd Marshal,
Lydia Wenzel; 4th Marshal, Nettie
Scott; Pianist, Isa Brewer.
After the close of the Circle, tables
were set and a hot lunch served, with
salads, cakes and the usual abundance
of good things.
On December 18th, we were visited
by the Department President, Mrs.
Mary Stewart of Durand. A 6 o'clock
dinner was served in her honor, and
all the work of the order eXemplified
tor her inspection.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-01-23
ORITIARY-F. c. COOLEY

Frank Clinton Cooley, son of Clyde
and Amelia Cooley, was born Sept. 8,
1923. and departed this life Thursday,
Jan. 3, 1924, at the age of 4 months.
He leaves to mourn his untimely
death his beloved parents, sister and
four brothers, Alice, Carl, Nelson,
Stanley and Burdette, grandparents
and many other relatives.
He was sick but a few days. Fu-
neral services were conducted by j.
A. Jamison, JAN 5th, interment at
Dodge cemetery. Leo Schildgen, Ken
meth Snyder, Virgil Snyder and Car
lille Blackburn bore the casket to its
last resting place.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank the neighbors,
relatives and friends for their kind
ness during the sickness and death
of our little one, which will never be
forgotten. Also for the many beauti
full flowers.
MR.. AND MRS. CLYDE COOLEY +
and Family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-01-23


Mrs. W. ]. Brennan was a Wednes-
day passenger to Madison.
The Woman's Club will meet next
week, Wednesday, with Mrs. Carson
Whltmore. Subject: THE Drama
Negotiations have been under way
toward disposing of the Center Lum-
per Co. at Fennimore to Dubuque
parties. William Graham, owner OF
the land, has contracted to take the
plant and the Dubuque parties will
take the merchandise. Mr.. Van Au-
ken. manager of the yard, will re-
turn to Michigan.
Bert Morse started for Waupun
yesterday morning with L. A. Clark.
instead OF appearing downcast Clark
was as "chipper" as ever He said
he would send for his saxaphone and
apply for a place in the prison band.
He wanted new pipe he had re-
Gently purchased and said he would
suggest to the warden that radio
broadcasting be made a feature of
prison entertainment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-01-23
BLAKES PRAIRIE

Peter Pagan and family, Ned Pat
terson and Alyerda Vesperman fam
lilies were entertained to a goose din
ner at the Lloyd Pagan home Sunday.
Ralph Bohringer family has moved
to Bagley.
Richard Morrissey and wife visited
Louis Huser's Thursday and listened
in on their new radio
Mrs. Ben Zenz returned Monday af-
ternoon after visiting relatives in
Iowa.
John Moore attended the basket
ball game in Bagley Tuesday night.
Mrs. Eva Moore visited with Bird
Martins family Thursday.
Peter Pagan and Mrs Lawrence
Kluesner won the prizes for being the
two best players at the card party in
Patch Grove Sunday night.
Wardie Moore has rented the Frank
Bohringer farm and will move there
soon.
Edgar Moore was a Sunday night
caller at the Pagan home.
Joseph Pagan was a Saturday
morning caller at the Ben Zenz home.
Everett Pagan and Jay Wilkinson
attended the dance in Mt. Hope Sat
urday night.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-01-23

She was very helpful in her sug-
gestions for our work, and called our
flag ceremony the most beautiful of
any Circle, owing partly to the I'M.
usual size of the hall.
After the close of the Circle she bid
all a cordial goodbye and was driven
in Chris Grebes taxi to take night
train at Boscobel. Sister Stewart is
heart and soul for the Old Soldier and
his dependent ones. **&
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-01-23

FOR SALE-Green and dry cord
wood. Also Northwestern Cutter. R.
F. Behling. Lancaster, Wis. Phone
215-3. 48p4
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-23

A beautiful miniature model Of
Woodlawn Hills, perfect in every de-
tail. is now ON exhibition in the
window at 31S East Houston Street.
Be sure to see it.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-23

per Is white, witha fine, allover de-
sign, diaper patterned, in French gray,
SO that the walls really LOOK light
gray. The woodwork is painted white.
all Of the furniture is brown mahog-
any. There are q modern lowboy,
dresser, dressing table, side chair.
rocker, and four poster bed, fashioned
according to the lines OF old pieces.
On the bed a white spread is used.
4 little lamp, on the bedside stand,
has a shade made of ruffles, one inch
wide, of rose colored ribbon. APP
pointments for the dressing table are
of the same color. Fine white scrim
is used for glass curtains. Valances
and floor length side draperies are Of
heavy chintz, showing a large flow
cred pattern, in blue, rose, mauve and
touches of green, on a background
finely striped with gray. The same
chintz upholsters the seats of the
chairs and the dressing table bench.
There is two toned blue rug.
Adjoining this bedroom is small
sitting room. Walls, windows, and
carpet correspond to those in the bed
room. A comfortable couch and a
Ia sc armchair have slip covers of
chintz matching the draperies. One
graceful little arm chair is upholster-
ed in rep, having one-half inch stripes
of old blue and light gray, with hair.
line of dull rose between the gray and
blue. In addition to these pieces
there are a brown mahogany sewing
stand and a desk and chair.
Completing the apartment is a de-
lightful guest room. The woodwork
is old ivory and the wallpaper sand
color. Chiffonier, bureau, dressing
table, and twin beds are OF Italian
walnut. Combining pleasingly with
these pieces are the wicker arm chairs
illustrated, adding a note of bright
ness to the room, with their wildly
colored cushions. On the beds there
are covers of heavy ecru linen, with
drawnwork, through which jade green
undercoyers are used on the dressing
table and bureau.
On the little stand between the beds
is a small lamp with a shade of ivory
silk trimmed with silver lace. The
shade hanging above the dressing table
is made to match. Window curtains
are of ivory dotted silk null. Lambre-
quins and tiebacks are of jade pink
silk rep, and the dressing table bench
is upholstered to match.