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Palisadian., 1925-02-20
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Ladies' Aid Society and Missionary
Society
| Mrs William Heaton entertained
large number of guests Tuesday, all
members of the Ladies' Aid Society
and Missionary Auxiliary of the
Grantwood Congregational church
Mrs. Yaeger presided at the Ladies'
Aid meeting.
Mrs. Charles Haage reported the
cent church luncheon, including the
sale of Jiffy-Jell. She was given a
rising vote of thanks.
The food sale, under the care Of
Mrs Modess, is to take place on Sat
urday, February 2S, in the church.
The society decided to give (con-
tribution of money to st. Johns Cathe-
dral in New York city.
Among their other kind deeds was
the sending of flowers to Mrs. Kuen-
steler, who, with her children. has
been quite i'll, and a gift OF fruit to
Mrs. Hall, who was also i'll for a short
time
AT the missionary meeting follow
ing Mrs. Curtis, chairman presided,
and the members voted $40 to the
American Missionary Society.
Mrs. Curtis gave a talk on "The
Idealism of the East"
Story Evening
Most successful and largely attend
ed was the Story Evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. N. Sears on We'd
nesday under the auspices of the La
dies Aid Society of the Congrega-
tional church.
Everyone contributed a brief hui
morous story to the program, and mu-
sic was provided by Mr.. Goldie, who
played violin selections, accompanied
at the piano by Mrs. Guertin.
The special feature of the evening
was the unique orchestra, whose mem.
bership included members from the
Ladies' Aid Society who produced
marvellous effects from instruments
apparently but in reality from mouth
whistles.
Mrs. Thayer had a hand organ, a
box surmounted by monkey in cos
tune, and she turned her ice cream
freezer crank like a real organist
Mrs. Yaeger had a trombone made of
an old fashioned phonograph horn
with a vacuum cleaner rubber hose
Mrs. Velesey played a saxophone--a
curtain rod with a big funnel-Mrs.
Holcombe sawed on a violin made of
a corn pepper with a poker bow Mrs.
Braddon sported an ACCORDION which
was an old fashioned closing hatrack,
and Mrs Benda played cello, which
proved to be clothesbasket with a
saw for bow, and an aluminium pan
with a wooden spoon served as a
drum.
Mrs Manshan, the drum major, who
led all the rest" was a picture in cap
and blue uniform, with spoons for
frogs on her coat, aluminium cups for
epaulettes and cap made of an in
verted sieve with a dish mop for her
plume in front
Mrs. Dickinson was chairman of ar
rangements and the announcer.
The Sears home presented a most
attractive appearance in every way,
and narcissus decorations added to
the spring-like effect.
Delicious refreshments were served,
Mrs. Kraemer, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Lee
ger, Mrs. Haage assisting the hostess
Palisadian., 1925-02-20
Club Women to Be Guests

On Saturday, March 7, the National
Association of Women Painters anil
Sculptors will entertain the club
women of New Jersey in the Academy
room of the Fine Arts Building, 215
West Fiftyseventh street, New York
City.
No admission will be charged but 4
is necessary to present club member
ship cards.
Palisadian., 1925-02-20
Palisade
UNION CHURCH

AT IL a. m, on Sunday morning Mr..
r. B. Manikam will preach on THE
Appeal of Christ to India" Mr.. Mani
kan is an educator from the Middle
East who is able to interpret tne
spirit of his country with rare vivid
ness and power.
PaIisade Pals
On Thursday next at 4:30 p. m.
the Palisade Pals will meet at the
church.
Palisadian., 1925-02-20
ITALIAN MISSION AND
COMMUNITY CHURCH

Lincoln's Birthday was appropriate
ly observed on Thursday afternoon in
the Italian Congregational Mission in
Cliffside by gathering of adults and
children, who were shown stereopti-
con views of American history by the
Rev. Mr.. Gozzo. Miss Mason, mis-
sionary worker, gave a short talk on
Palisadian., 1925-02-20

Daugherty should know what he is
talking about. AS attorney general
he had, of course, fine opportunity to
secure information
Palisadian., 1925-02-20
Food Sale

A food sale, under the auspices of
the Ladies Aid Society of the Congre-
gational church will be held in the
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
Fl |. DATING :. HHf& EH M M aNM H ET5% 6 8F
 H0SPITA AL-S
On Rivers of Alaska Arc Asked for Ben.
 eft of Natives

Washington, Dec. 11.--Diseases are constantly menacing the welfare of the natives of Alaska and an urgent need exists for immediate medical re- lief, according to the annual report of the Commissioner of Education for the fiscal year 1925. The entire In terior and Central Alaska are practi- ca1ly without hospital facilities, the report continues, and the Commis- sioner of Education recommends that funds be provided for the operation of floating hospitals on various riv- CTS. It is planned that these floating hospitals shall visit native villages, caring for the sick and rendering other necessary medical aid .r
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
FORD. WEALTH NEAR
 BILLION, REPORT SHOWS

Lansing, Mich.-Surplus and assets Y of the Ford Motor Company without subsidiaries have reached $644, ,624,- 468, according to the corporation tax report made public by the depart : rae1lt of state. Other Michigan prop critics Of. Henry Ford will bring his total wealth at least to the bilion- dollar mark, corporation division at taches expect.
 TheaneW high total for the Ford Motor Company shows an increase of nearly S17o,0O0,0O0 over last years report Az letter accompanying the report says Ford now owns the fol- lowing Michigan concerns, whose re- : ports-wili beareached in few days: ''
 Lincoln Motor Car Company, Grand Rapids Land and Lumber Company, c. F. Stearns Land and Lumber Com pany, Ford Hydro-Electric Company, Stout Metal sAirplane Company, Ford son Power Company, Fordson Coal Company, Dearborn Publishing Com pany, and the Dearborn Realty and Construction Company.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
SPEEDING
 IS URGED
In Matter of Roads and Trails Construction
 in Alaska.

! Washington, Dec. 11.-Road and trai construction in Alaska should be speeded up, so as to get the maximum benefit efrom work already accom- plIshea,- tne,s Board of Road Commis- zioners for Alaska stated in their an- nual report, submitted to Congress to- day.
 The Board asks an appropriation of 1,750,000 for the fiscal year 1927. Of this amount $8O0,000 will be spent on new construction, including Southeastern Alaska, $30,000s Val dez, $100,O00; Fairbanks, $200, ,000; Southwestern Alaska, $50,OO0, and the Kuskokwim section, $45,000.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
ln BE:HAL.
 OF ALASKA
Big Commercial Body Adopts Resolutions
 of Importance.

Seattle, Dec 9.-The Western Di- vision of the Uzited States Chamber of Commerce, at it's closing session here today, adopted two resolutions affecting Alaska-one urfging con- tinued development and maintenance of the Alaska Railroad, and another that the national policy for Alaska generally be the retention of the present mail service, with essential improvements, and continuance of the present tariff duty on frozen and fresh fish, and development of the wood pulp and paper products of the Territory.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
M'C0RD .lN
 l.IME:L.IGHT'
All Because He Wishes to Adopt Pretty IA
 Year-Old Girl.

Seattle, Dec. 10.-Jack McCord, picturesque Alaskan, who has been attending the Western Division of the United States Chamber of Commerce, in session here, as Alaska representa- tive, left this morning for Missooula, Montana, to try to win the consent of the parents of Victoria Deschamps to his adoption of the girl. She is only 14, and McCord's attentions to her recently, while in San Francisco, pre- cipitated action on the part of the juvenile auto taroilnu hrdl rdlu rdI juvenile authorities there. Victoria, however, was accompaniad in CaIifor- mia by her elder sister.
 McCord declares his intentions to- wards pretty Victoria are the mo- blest
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
A CHANGE
 0 VENUE
Seattle Mayors Fight to Expunge Report
 On His Office.

Seattle, Dec. 10.-The state su- preme court has issued an alternative writ of mandamus requiring Superior Judge Everett Smith to grant a change of venue in the mayors fight to expunge fine recent King county grand jury's report on his office or to appear in supreme court December IS to show cause why he should not.
 The writ was obtained after the attorneys for the mayor filed an affi- daVit of prejudice against Judge Smith, who had complimented the jury on it's report
 Mayor Brown believed today that the only fight he now faces is over the grand jury's report. He is con- vinced, he said, that the city council will not start impeachment proceed ings, a sasked in a petition by Dr. Ambroe Ms Bailey and his followers.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
Complete Worldwide Stabilization Is Fore
 seen By Sec. Mellon

Washington, Dec. 1.-The early accomplishment of complete world wide economic stabilization is fore seen by Secretary of Treasury Mel lon, both at home and abroad
 The Secretary declared, in his an- nual report submitted to Congress to- day, that developments of the last year have been so satisfactory that the way is now clear for a more complete world recovery" Underly- ing that, the factors of the business .ituatiol nere were fundamentally sound and @warrant optimism for the future"
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
COOLIDGE
 MESSAGE:
Renews Many Recon. mendations Already
 Made to Congress.

Washingtnn&sRe@. 10.-Renewing a number of recommendations he al ready has made to Congress, 9Presi- -33sv. Coolidge, in his annual message, t*"4 1nitted today to the House and s nate, outlined a comprehensive leg
 .5Ve program, dealing with press :ns, domestic and international prob 'ens. His suggestions include tax reductions along the lines mapped out by the House ways and means com
 ;ttee, adherence to the world court, continued effort to strengthen avia- ton without radical change in organ izing the army and, navy air service, curtailmentf of the U. s. Shipping Boards powers, with the government fleet under the, control of a single ex- ecutiVe.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
IF UNITED STATES FAILS TO
 ENTER WORLD COURT

Seattle, Dec. Tiff the United States fails to enter the world court it will be the result of the power of a group of irreconcilables in the Senate and not because of articulate voices of public opinion are against the move declared Chester H. Rowell, one of the leading figures in the world court movement, at mass meeting here last night.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
ASKS S2O,0O0,OOO FOR FIVE
 YEARS FOR AVIATION

Washington, Dec. 1.-The expendi- ture of $2O,0O0,OO0 annually for five years for procurement of aircraft for the army and navy is recommended in the reporto the special House air craft committee, as agreed upon to- day. Accompanying the recommends tions, which contemplate the creation of a department of national defense, covering land and air, were concurred in by all members.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
White Stone Crosses
 to Mark Unknown U.
 s. Army Dead, France

Washington, Dec. 10.-Upon 1882 white stone crosses, that mark the resting places of the unknown Amer ican army dead in France, the Amer ican government will chisel this le- gend:
 Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God" ]"
 The epitaph was selected by the Battle Monuments Commission, head ed by General J. !. Pershing.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
Final Tributes Paid
 Judge Thomas Burke

Seattle, Dec, 1.-The flags of three foreign governments were dropped above the bier of Judge Burke today. Clergymen of four de nominations conducted the public flu neral service in the First Presbyterian Church, while the Federal Court here recessed in tribute to his memory.
 A military guard of honor escorted the body of Seattle's first citizen to it's last resting place in Lakeview cemetery. A great crowd, including every pioneer, attended the services.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
Seattle Physician May :. Have to Stand Trial
 as Evader of Draft

Seattle, Dec. 1.-The trial of Dr. Arvir SiIverberg, Seattle physician, by a general court martial on charges of being a wartime draft evader. was recommended today in report sub mitted by Lieutenant Colonel H. G. Davis, commanding officer of Fort Lawton, by First Lieutenant J. F. Marshall, Jr., detailed to investigate evidence against Dr.. Silverberg.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
Coolidge Says Mini
 mum Cost Running
 Govt. About Reached

Washington, Dec. 11-President Coolidge, in his annual message to- day, informed Congress that the min imum cost of running the government had been about reached and that the normal expansion of growing na- tion would henceforth involve added expenditure to keep the government machinery in motion. The budget es- tablished a total expenditure of $896,- 267,921.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
DAWES SUBJECT OF SATIR-
 sTCAL ATTACK BY HARRISON

Washington, Dec. 11.-Viee Presi- dent Dawes was. the target of 2 sa- tirical attack made from the floor of the Senate today by Senator liar rison, of Mississippi, who quoted speeches the Vice President mad in his tour over the country in advo- caey of a change of Senate ruIes
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Talk about speedl It was bad enough when Outside mail of vintage of April and May reached The Times on September 23, but we'll have to take our hat off to the batch which came in last Sunday, some of which was just six months from Chicago. Can you beat it?
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
Andrews Will Quit at End of Year If
 Enforcement Fails

New York, Dec Tiff in year < he has made noereal progress toward prohibition enforcement, Lincoln c. Andrews will resign as assistant sec retary of the Treasury, in charge of enforcement laws, he declared here today.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

MT. and, Mrs. Bert Demientieff were Thursday arrivals from Me Grath, and are guests of Mrs. w. H. Jones. They expect to leave for Canes creek within the next couple of days.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
FOUND GUILTY OF SELLING
 LIQUOR TO. JAIL PRISONERS

Seattle, Dec. 12.--Dave4r Morgan, late assistant superintendent of the King county jail, was today found guilty of the charge of possessi3 3n of liquor, of which he was forig4nally charged with having sold, to prison- CTS
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
Gas Explosion in Ala
 bama Mine Kills B

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 11.-Fifty- one bodies have been recovered from Overton Mine No. 9, in which seventy were imprisoned yesterday by gas ex- plosion. Fifteen only escaped alive.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
WOLD'S CHAMPION POLE
 YAULTER ON WAY TO U. $.

New YorAr Dec. l1.-CharIes Hoff, worlds champion pole vaulter and Norway's greatest athlete, will sail for the United States on December 90, to compete in big indoor track meets.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
McCAMANT NOMINATED.

Washington, Dee. 1.-The nOmina- ton of Wallace McCamant, of Oregon, as judge of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth cir cult, was ert to the Senate today.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Fred Patterson, coming from Flat, was yesterday arrival. He is on his way to Nenana, where he will meet Mrs. Patterson, and return here. inn mediateIy.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Charlie Ross, bringing the outgoing mail, arrived yesterday, and contin- ued to McGrath today, with the ther- mometer lowering around the 30 de grees below mark.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
KARL THIELE NOMINATED.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The nomina- hon If Karl Thiele for Secretary of Alaska was sent to the Senate today by Coolidge.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
PIONEERS. ATTENTION

Special meeting ,of Pioneers next nnensday night, Dec. 416, at Pioneer Han- Business of importance, and every member is urged to be present.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
vICTORn MAYORALTY.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 11.-J. c. Pen dray was sreturred as mayor today by exclamation.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
MCCORMICK GIFT, OF s1, 100000
 Y. W. c. A. NANNOUNCED

 Chicago, Dec. 1.-The gift of one million dollars by Cyrus H.SMcOor- mick to the Young Women's Christian Association, in memory of: McCor- mick's wife, twas announced here to- day.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Charlie O'Halloran arrived Thurs day from McGrath, and left the fol- lowing day for Canes creek.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Dave Strandberg was a Tuesday ar rival from Flat, and left Wednesday on his way to Nenana, headed for An chorage.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Henry Martella, after a trip to Ne mana. returned here Friday.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
ELECTED
 SPEAKER OF HOUSE

Washington, Dec. 10.--Representa- tive Nicholas Longworth, of Ohio, was elected speaker of the House to- day.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Owen Gray, after trip to Nenana, returned to McGrath on Thursday.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Mir. and Mrs. Chester Brink, com- ing from among Tuesday arrivals, and have taken up residence in the Higgins home.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Jack Lamont, bringing the Outside mail, arrived Sunday, and left Mon day on his way to Flat.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

The outlook on life was not very good last Monday and Tuesday, when the thermometer commenced to cut capers and registered around 42, with the wood pile at least 195 per cent of what it ought to be. Things since then, however, have gone from bad to worse, with the thermometer yester- day and today registering as high as 54 below. The wood pile is another .story-a distracting one.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Charlie Konietzky returned here Monday from a trip teSNicGrath,
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Jack Guinan, who left here some days ago, headed for Nenana, was still in McGrath at last accounts, but expected to be on his way almost any day.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

MT. and Mrs. John H. Peterson ar- rived at McGrath from Nenana on the 3dt instant.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
House Republicans
 Eject 2 Insurgents

Washington, Dec 11.-House Re- publicans today ejected two members of the Republican insurgent group from committee. chairmanships, in completing it's organization. The ma jority report removed Representative Lambertsfrom the head of the patents committee, and deprived Representa- tive Nelson from his place as chair man of the elections committee. Both are Wisconsin Republicans.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12

Picking, Dec. l2.-Twenty American and several British passengers on the international train which left Peking for Tientsin yesterday, were caught in the midst of a battle between the troops of Feng Yu Hsiang and Chang Tao Ling Yang Tseuan, north of Tientsin, last night. The train also carried fifty talian marines on their way to guard the coast, after doing guard duty in the capital The pas sengers, Including some women and children, laid down between the tracks under the stopped train, in order to escape Chinese shells.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-12
Chinese Battle Stops
 International Train

Peking, Dec. 11.-Chinese artillery men today fired on an international train en route to Tientsin to Peking, with American and European passen- gers, including the widow of former American Minister Calhound, of China
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-02
)NALD LOWRIE'S STORY Back in ise2Way2'
FOXY
GRANDPA

I'VE were eating our lunch on
w the bank of a river IN
Hungary, when all of sudden.
a fish jumped out of the water
and then fell back.
Hes in q fight" said Bobby,
who is the fisherman of our trio,
as you know.
Zip! Out again he came, and
as he flashed in the sunlight
Bobby exclaimed:
He's a perch. / saw his spines
on his back"
yes" said Bunny. land in all
probability that is the only rea-
son that he has enough life in
him to jump out of the water the
way he is doing"
'FWhy?" asked Bobby.
Because he's up against an
awful fighter and one of the most
destructive fishes that ever wig
gled fin. In fact, Bobby, il it
is what / think it is after that
perch, it would be just as well
for you and me to move away
from the bank"
"Is it a snark?" asked Bobby
when we were at a safe distance
from the water.
Just as bad as a shark when
1t comes to gobbling things up,
said Bunny, shaking his head.
There have been some awful
things happen to people and
things in rivers where the silurus
lives. That is his name Silurus.
''Umt' said Bobby. Tell me
about them
"As l said,' continued Bunny,
when some animals who never
would get into a, tree under other
circumstances are lucky enough
to land in q tree to escape being
drowned, do you know what those
bad fishes do?"
Couldn't guess, murmured
Bobby, moving up closer to Bum
NY.
They shake the tree with their
powerful tails-you know they
are as big and strong as man
eating sharks-and then they COB
Bile up the poor animals who are
trying to save their lives from
the flooded river"
Are they good for anything at
alI?' asked Bobby.
"Oh, yes" said Bunny. over
here they dry the fat of the silur-
us and use it as a dressing on
vegetables. They also burn the
oil in lamps. And in Russia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-02
WHEN DID IT
HAPPEN?

WHEN was the Mission OF
w San Miguel, Califo rnia,
founded?
when was Jonathan Truun-
bull, the original Brother iona
than" born, and when did he
die?
3-When was the Anglican
church established by law?
4-When was the University Of
Nebraska founded?
5-W'hen did the citizens of
Norridgewock, Me-, erect a, statue
to Sebastian Rasle, French mis-
sionary?
Answers to these queries will be
printed tomorrow
ANSWERS
TO Yesterdays Questions
1-St. Louis, Mo-, was founded
by the French in 1854.
liking Arthur checked the
Saxon invasion of England in
1920.
3--The Westminster Assembly
sat from 1643 to 1649.
AA-The Holy Governing Synod
of the Russian Church was or
ganfzed by Peter the Great in
1721.
5-Senator Charles Sumner, of
Mass, was assaulted in the
United States Senate Chamber,
May %. 1856.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-02

use, isn't it, Foxy Grandpa" said
Bobby. IT don't think want to
fish in this river anyhow"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-02

the peasants dry the skin and use
it instead Of. glass in windows.
IT'S a blessing they have some
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-01-17
REDUCED RATES AT PYTHIAN
BATH HOUSE IN ARKANSAS

In order that the members of our
Order, and the members of our racial
group may become better acquainted
with the health-promoting waters Of
Hot Spr' ngs. Arkansas, the Pythian
Temple Sanitarium Comm Bsion of
the Knights of Pythias of North
America, South America, Europe,
Asa, Africa and Australia has or
dered a temporary reduction in rates
for rooms in the Pythian Bath House
and Sanitarium at Hot Springs. Ar.
kansas, effective January /, 1925, as
follows:
For Pythians and Caiartheans-
Inside rooms one day, rs cents: one
week, So. 90. Outside rooms, one
day, 81. 90; one week, $500
Persons not members Of the Order
Inside rooms one day, IS cents; one
week, $500. Outside rooms, one
day, 81 90; one week, IS 90