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The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
TRAP SON OF
GOVERNOR IN
BRIBERY CASE
Political Frame-up Is Alleged
in Kansas - Journal
Makes Expose.

KANSAS CITY. Jan. 10. - The
Journal today said Richard G. Davis.
son of the Governor of Kansas, ae-
ceptcd $3.50 and delivered par
don to Fred W. Pollman, former
bank president, convicted for for
cry, in hotel room in Topeka.
The Journal says: Young Davis
who is % years of age. received
81 900 from Pollman while two
Journal reporters. two shorthand re-
porters and several other witnesses
listened in adjoining rooms, through
telephone devices hidden in the
curtains of Pollman's room"
The Journal says Davis left the
hotel and returned with the pardon
and accepted $3.50. The Journal
people confronted Davis, and he re.
turned $50, went out and came
back and returned $1,000.
Gov. Davis said: Somehow they
lnveigled my son into accepting
money but when he realized why
hey had given 1t to him, he return
d 1t and at the same time delivered
I pardon which / had already de-
7idcd to grant" Gov. Davis COM
rletes his term next Monday. He
pronounced the episode as frame
lp by his political enemies.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
PENSION MONEY SCATTERED
TO FAR CORNERS OF WORLD

WASHINGTON, Jan. TO- Gov.
ernment pension checks travel to
Tue far corners of the earth, seek
ing out the more than $4,000 per-
sons who have served in the coun-
try in the wars that preceded the
world war. Into every American
state, territory, and possession and
6s foreign countries and dominions
they went during the last fiscal
year, 'bearing an aggregate value of
Sz29,994.777.
Pension checks issued during the
last year were fewer by 14,217
than during the preceding year, go
ing to 525,539 soldiers. widows. and
dependents as compared to 539,756
in 1928. When the pension bureau
closed its books June 80 it found
on unexpended balance of more than
$23,000.000 of it's appropriation. This
was turned back to the treasury
The steady shortening of the roll
Is reflected in the bureaus budget
estimate for the new fiscal year,
which cuts approximately $25, ,O0O..
600 from the total appropriated last
year.
Ohio retains its lead as the place
(. residence Of the greatest number
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10

of pensioners, with 1872. Penn.
sylvania is second with 44,993, and
New York third with 41,060. Only
292 pensioners reside in Nevada.
There are 56 in Alaska, GIT in the
Philippines, and but one in the Vir-
gin Islands.
Canada, with 1.4i7 American pen.
sioners within her borders. leads
all foreign countries. England is
next with 266, and Ireland third with
PA. Germany is the residence of
229, and Australia ST. Among the
countries sheltering but one are Al
geria. Bulgaria, Korea, Egypt, Lith-
uania, Monaco, Jugoslavia, Seychel-
les Islands, and the Society Islands.
There are two in Syria. four in Lii
IBERIA. six in New Zealand and sew.
en- in South Africa.
The total number of pensioners
reached its pean in 1902, when $685.
446 names were on the roll, and
since that year the figure has de-
clined steadily, with the exception
of 1905, when the total rose to with
in 1000 of the top.
The government, since the year
1870, has paid out $6,S36, ,3oI, 1856
In pensions.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
APPROPRIATION
FOR RENTAL OF
QUARTERS ASKED
Congress Asked for Money to
Secure New Quarters for
Governors Office.

Congress has been asked for ar
appropriation for funds TO rent local
quarters to house the Governor 5
offices. 1t became known here today.
Estimates have been submitted to
the Interior Department for in
cl,lsion in an urgent deficiency ap-
Precipitation bill now pending in the
Senate which is expected to pass in
the near future.
The estimates call for an amount
sllfflcient to remove the office furni-
ture and records from the quarters
now occupied and rent ADEQUATE
quarters for the remainder of the
present year and for the next fiscal
year.
After the recent fire which en-
dangered the executive Office build
ing and it's contents. inspectors de-
clared that it was unsafe to build
up more fires in the furnace as the
risk of a conflalgration would be toe
greet and would probably result IL
q fire entailing possible complete
destruction of the building The
iaets and circumstances were re
ported Ito Gov. Scott c. Bone in Sc.
attle who immediately placed them
before the Department OF Interior
Ienat Department then requested es-
Inmates covering costs OF moving and
rental of other quarters.
AT present most OF the rooms IL
the executive building have beer
closed. The rest of the building il
being heated by electricity. Thi'
was made possible through the cour.
csy of local residents, funds not be
ing available for the purchase OF
electrical heating apparatus. Foul
heaters have been made available
through loans and these furnish the
loat. These give enough warmth
for comfort during weather of nor
NAL temperature but should severe
cold, such as accompanies Takn
winds. be experienced it is prob
able that the offices would have to
close unless additional heating APP
piances were secured. it was said.
Ned for construction of a build.
ing To house executive offices here
hae bsen emphasized by Gov. Bone
in his annual reports since he TOOK
office almost four years ago, and be-
fore th ut by Gov Thomas Riggs In
his laGt annual report. Gov. Bont
urged that money already authorized
for this purpose by Congress be
made Immediately available. He de
clared the present building to bs
uns afe and an extreme fire hazard
Treasury Department experts con-
nectod with construction of Public
Buildings were also familiar with tht
condition of the structure. One O.
them. who stopped here last summer
after completing the Cordova Court
house building, went over it thor
oughly and authorized minor repair,
badly needed. At that time he YER
bally declared it to be unfit for
occupation and baughingly told some
of the employees in the offices when
the wind started to blow for them
TO get out.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
INVENTOR CLAIMS TO RUN
MOTOR CAR ON CRUDE OIL

STOCKHOLM. Jan. f0.-A solution
of the problem of how to drive an
automobile on crude oil. and at one
third the cost of gasoline, is claimed
by Swedish inventor. Nils Ander-
son, who has perfected an engine
attachment for this purpose after
several years of experimenting. An
derson's device can readily be in
stalled on any ordinary motor and
makes il possible to use crude oil
kerosene, wood alcohol, or gasoline
The crux of the problem. says the
inventor, was the fact that crude
oil cannot be completely vaporized.
and without special treatment the
residue would clog the engine He
solves this by exposing the oil to
intense heat, which skaters such in
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
HUGHES RESIGNS
SECRETARY STATE
EFFECTIVE MARCH
Announcement Of Resignation
Comes as Surprise
Kellogg Successor.
WASHINGTON,

BULLETIN - WASHINGTON
Jan. l0.-Secretary of State Charles
E. Hughes has resigned. effective on
March 4.
United States Ambassador Frank
B. Kellogg, to Great Britain, will
succeed Hughes.
Kellogg is expected to take office
Immediately after the retirement of
Hughes.
Secretary Hughes wishes to retire
after 20 years in public life and re-
iuIn to private life. in order to re-
oup his fortune and practice law.
Secretary of State Hughes letter
to President Coolidge expressed
deep appreciation and confidence
you reposed in the privilege in serv-
ing under your leadership
President Coolidge, in reply ex-
pressed regret and renewed conf
dence.
The news of the resignation OF
Hughes surprised the Capital which
had come to believe Hughes would
remain at least for another year.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
REGULATION
OF RENTS IS
BOMB SHELL
District of Columbia Realtors
Take Quick Heed Of Cool
idge's Threats.

WASHINuION, Jan 10.-Facing
government regulation OF rentals In
the District of Columbia, realtors
and bankers today notified Presi-
dent Coolidge, they would compel
those engaging in improper real es-
tate transaction TO change their
mind and attitude
Several days ago President Cool
idge notified the Department of
Justice to investigate high rentals
in the District of Columbia and
notified other bodies to Immediately
propose action by Congress on regu-
lation OF rents which were soaring
out of all proportions.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10

gradients as cannot be turned into
gas. They remain in the form of a
combustible fluid and are consumed
during the explosion in the cylinder.
When using crude oil the motor
must. however, he started with gas
Oline from a separate small contain
ar. while the oil is carried in the
regular gasoline tank of the car.
The crude oil attachment consists
OF snper-heated, special car
buretor and exhaust pipe. together
with the necessary connecting rods
for manipulation.
Among the advantages claimed are
a smaller quantity OF oil consumed
per mile, less fabrication. no over
heating of the engine, and reduc.
tion OF about 10 percent from the
cost OF running a car on gasoline.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
JEWELRY Theft
RING UNEARTHED

SEATTLE, Jan. lob. Biolotol-
sky. 5S, has been arrested az one
of three suspects in a coast jewelry
theft ring. A numbr of watches
said to nave been stolen in Los An
geles We're eontiscated The authorl-
Ties claim $500 worth OF loot taken
IN a Seattle robbery On October 10.
was recovered
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
Internal Revenue Officer
To Make Long Alaska Trip

SEATTLE. Jan. 10.-Arthur Den
ny, Of Everett. deputy collector OF
Internal Revenue. is to start at
once on 1900 mile seven months
trip landing first at Seward and
then going to Fairbanks. the Nenana
coal fields. the Livengood country
then down the Yukon and cross to
Kuskokwim and Good News Bay
section, covering Bering Sea and re.
turn via Nenana.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
Reports on Separation
OF S. B. and the E. F. E

WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.--Recom-
mendations for the development OF
the American merchant marine
made by a special committee to
President Coolidge. has been pub
lished by authority of the Whit,
House The report asks for com
plete separation of the Shipping
Board and Emergency Fleet Cor.
poration.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
Faster Train Service,
Portland-Seattle Now

SEATTLE. Jan. 10.=Under new
schedule of three trains which will
oe proposed by the Interstate Com
merce Commission TO Portland next
Thursday the train service between
Seattle and Portland will be one
hour and | D minutes faster. 1t Is
proposed to eliminate one through
train
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
$45,OOk DEFALCATION

OLYMPIA. Jan. LIBERALIZATION
of $4,000 by G. b. VanSlyke, OF
Cassiar, and the subsequent closing
of the Miners and Merchants Bank
OF Chelan, is announced by the
State Banking Department.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
Boy Forced to Wed Girl
About to Become Mother

DENVER, Jan. 10.-Dr. John G..
Alien Licke, Grand Dragon of the
Colorado Klan. has been arrested on
a complaint sworn to by keith
Boehm. High School student. Boehm
claims he was forcibly detained after
being removed from his home and
locked in an office and compelled
to marry Miss May Nash. who as
serted she was about to become a
mother
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
One Attorney Disbarred,
One Suspended S Years

OLYMPIA, Wash. Jan. 10.--The
Supreme Court has set a record with
3S decisions including the disbar-
ment of Attorney Edward Comyns.
)f Seattle aud suspension for five
years of Attorney Bolin, of Top
penish
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
WOMAN TO Be
NAMED JUDGE
Coolidge May Appoint Mrs.
Willebrandt to Bench in
Northern California.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. The
news that President coolidge is
about to appoint Mrs. Mabel Walker
Willebrandt. Assistant Attorney Gen
eral. in charge of the Prohibition
Enforcement, to the bench i'm North
ern California, sent Senator Short
ridge dashing to the White House
The California delegation is split
over the appointment
Mrs. Willebrandt formerly prac
ticed law in Los Angeles.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
ADMIRAL WATSON
LOSES BLADE Of
|HER p Opfttoa

SEATTLE, Jan. l0.-Steamer Ad-
miral Watson, bound for Seattle
to Alaska, lost a propeller blade
off the British Columbia Coast and
put into Prince Rupert.
The Admiral Watson was due TO
arrive here tomorrow but the aeci-
dent may delay her although no
official word has been received as
to how long the steamer will remain
at Prince Rupert. The Watson may
go on the drydock there which
would possibly detain her for IL
hours, at least.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
Prison Newspaper
Suspends; No Printers
lncarcarated

SALEM Ore, Jan. 10
The Lend "a Hand" news
paper published for the past
30 years in the State Peniten-
tiary, has suspended publica-
tion because no printers are
incarcerated.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
Blinded for Life by
Premature Explosion

LONGVIEW, Wash. Jan. 10
James c. Johnson is dying an,l
George Martineau is perhaps blind
ed for life as the result of a pre-
mature explosion when blasting
atumps yesterday afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
COLD FLOWING
ACROSS OCEAN

NEW YORK, Jan. 10. - The flow
of gold from the United States to
England increasing with the rise OF
the sterling was swelled today when
nine shipments aggregating $1,000
900 left. A special extra consign-
ment of s4,00O,000 leaves today for
London.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10

STUTTGART, Jan. l0.-The best
selling novel in Germany in recent
years is Zwei Menschen. by Rich.
ard Voss. Already 100000 copies
have been sold.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
Bachelors Income
Tax Exemption
To Be Increased

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10
The Federal income tax exemp-
tion OF bachelors is increased
TO $3.50 under a bill intro
dueed by Representative John
j. Boylan, of New York.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10

BERLIN, Jan. 10.-The farmers
of Germany are agitating the erec-
tion in Berlin of gigantic bakery.
to be under their control aud free
fro mthe manipulations of middle
men. Their purpose is to market
their wheat, in the form of bread
direct to consumers in the city.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
Prominent Pacific Coast
Lumberman Passes Away

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10 John
II. Masterson, President of the San
Francisco Lumber Company. a prom
inent lumberman of the Pacific
Coast, died last night.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
American Embassy in
Paris Cutted by Fire

PARIS, Jan. 10.--Fire gutted the
American Embassy and damaged the
furniture last night One chamber
maid was severely burned
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10

Broadcasting by Gov. Bone from
station KJR, Seattle, was not caught
in Juneau last night. Operator in
Charge II. w. Whitman, of the l..
s. Cable Office. sat in" at Z o'clock
until midnight last night and al
though he picked up other Seattle
stations, Portland, and San Fran
cisco, KJR was not heard although
his set brought in everything per-
fectly on the air He is of the
opinion that some mistake was made
in the name of the broadeastins
station and a smaller station was
used covering only a short distance
w. S. Pullen and other local men
with sets were unable to catch any
stations last night stating the air
was full of "whistlers" and it sound
ed as If there were many dog fights
in progress at the same time.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
GOVERNOR BONE
COMING NORTH

SEATTLE. Jan. 10.-Gov. Scott
C. Bone decided to sail for Juneau
today and at the last moment took
passage on the steamer Alameda
this forenoon. tr-ssssgssees@s ls,s----ss--
Last night Gov Bone discussed
Alaskan problems by broadcastins
over station KJR.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10

Ralph pocket billiard champion
Philadelphia
leaf twenty-five bis senior grounds cruelty ndisnies
New which Greenlears earnings
.
Ehelnd
York. Of
the president of HeckerJ Milling
w Henry
NJ Fagler
to to earth behind alleged
she had been
sranged mn th~r innamsd threatened
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1925-01-10
Michigan Man Is Nominated for Attorney Genera
c, B. WARREN IS
TO Be ATTY. GEN.
President Makes Nomination
Late This Afternoons
Former Ambassador.

BULLETIN = WASHINGTON,
len. 10.-Charles B. Warren was
late this afternoon nominated by
President Coolidge to be Attorney
General.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.--Indica-
tons are increasing that President
Coolidge will appoint Charles b.
Warren, of Michigan as Attorney
General succeeding Harlan Fiske
Stone, nominated for the Supreme
Court bench, succeeding Associate
Justice Mckenna, resigned.
Charles b. Warren. former ambas-
sador to Japan, is one of the leading
attorneys of the State OF Michigan
At one time he Was counsel for the
Z. S. before the Joint High Com
mission to determine Bering Sea
claims, 1884, and has been on the
Republican National Committee and
Executive Committee for years.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03

in preventing heart disease. Prompt action in snppressing conditions which may eventually cansc heart disease is manilestly the most eftec' tive weapon in combating deaths from heart disease.
 Many cities have made specia provision for the education and care of children having heart disease. Such children should noi be made the objects of pity, cod qling or too marked attention, l"s they become introspcctiVe and dc pressed. Wise treatment, hoWcN"l is indispensable
 Heart clinics for adults are an other important need in this day o increased appreciation of what may ho accomplished through approT" guidance and treatment.
 When properly treated in th' early stages persons with hear disease may look forward to q nor maj span of life as useful member Of society.
 The question will naturally arIs' in the minds of many, "How can learn the condition of my hoart?' A careful physical examination by competent physician will answer thi question. The periodical physica rXamination is an excellent metho' of preserving the hoalth and capac 1 fly for work.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
TomOrrow-Icttcr from Sally Ath- rrtOn to Leslie Prescott.

10 act ou' 'hts story at the end of this week.
 Snow White and Rose Red were so glad 10 see their old friend, and 70 know that he was moi bear at all, but a prince, that they clapped their hands with joy.
 And why were you condemned 70 wander the woods in .he guisc of q uoar"" asked Snow White.
 "Tha' wicked dwarf is the caus" of al. my suffering and mistor- Un",' answered the prince, "It was ao who cast a spell over me which should not bc overcome until his death, and forced mo 10 prowl about, orf,u lonely and hungry, until Guunl your home in the woods. The Iwars stole all my treasures, all the goars, Eo'l and precious stones l inherited, and hil them away in th" forrest, These w,ro wha' l meant when l sail mus guard my | 'Tcasur"s.
 And now 'l" dvarE has been { punished" said Snow White, CHere is a handsome suit for 'ho prluco. The sui, is gray with Q i urigAt h,u" cape. Th" plume, too ! is bright h'u"D
 ! Copyright l925, Associated Editors Incl
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
An intimate story Of inncrm0st emo- tlons revealed in private letters LETTER FROM SALLY AIHER-
 TON TO MRS. LESLIE
PRESCOTT

When I got your telegram, dear Leslie, fairly frothed at the mouth. The idea of that old woman taking it upon herself to write you such horribly disqueting things about your husbands accident was more than l could possibly stand. At first l thought | would go directly to MT. Prescott and then l realized how foolish it would be to stir him up, as l knew he would be stirred mp if he had 10 have an interview and under standing with his mother.
 You sec, my dear. I remember what times you have had with her ir the past. wonder if all women Of the older generation have such nasty minds and such immoral reac- tions 10 the most everyday occur rcnccs as has your mothcr-in-law.
 And vet, after alh think her first idea vas not so much 10 hurt me as 10 hurt you. She wanted 10 make Hou very unhappy. Sha wanted not only 10 toll you that you were dere- lict in yonr duties as a wife, but sh" wanted 10 make you jealous, which, Of course, ! know is not possible.
 She never liked me, either. and the second day after Mir. prcscott's accident she wavlaid me in tho hall just outside his door and in the most
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03

own affair, and you couldn't heat Iife."
 "I wonder if you can" replied her mother, speaking almost under her breath.
 A calendar stood on the desk by thc window. As Barbara passed it, on her way 10 snap the light switch afr, she stopped and picked it up. A red cross marked the day on which sh" had broken with BrEce.
 Four days had passed since then,
 The Telegraph oIfic" had sunk into it's late afternoon siosta. The hum of the telegraph instruments was hushcd spasmodically in opposite corners of the room. Over one of these Barbara sat Within earshot, three reporters tilt ud far back in their chairs, were dis pussing life and letters. lazily,
 Barbara leaned forward to listen md one oi them caught sight of her Hi, Miss IIaWIoy you look as if yot lad something 10 say on this sub j"C,, If so, spill it. Free speech i'
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
Nladgc Tells Katherine the Allurin
 Innls in inc Case.

t N lli AIif ' hStt
 There may be woman in the world so devoid oi curiosity or TO- nance that she can listen un- moved 10 tho tale Of personuble mans 'ong-cherishcd secret aftcc- ton for her. but l never have seen one. Assurcdly Katherine Pickett hal no such stOicism at my reyela- ton that Dr. Meredith had loved her since his youth. Her eyes and face lost their usual composure, the result Of her years of professional training. Only her voice was con trollcd as she said slowly
 "You must be mad, M4dge. Of course l cannot help knowing that Hal Is somewhat attracted by me as I----"
 She stopped abruptly, and shot a glance Of siartlel rurtiye inquiry at me. l knew that she was won dering if I prrteuded that l did not notice it, but my anger against her husband, for the brutal letter he had sent her was running so high that l had lost my usual cau- ton in dealing with the affairs Of other people, and l finished her sentence impctuously.
 AS you are by him." I sail, then ss the color deepened in her cheeks, and her eyes widened with the hurt of realizing that the se- cret strings of her heart were known to me, l made contrite re- traction.
 'rForgive me, Katherine. I don't mean that you are in love with him. but there are few women who could resist being romantically in terested in Hal Meredith if he showed his admiration for them as openly as he does for you I don't mind telling you that my own pulses would be fluttering a bit of he looked at me the way he always does at you"
 "Now you're talking nonsense, Madge, and you know it." she de- rldTGl IllOIG CdllIllS' Ou ND AiSN"i hal thought for any one except Dicky since you married him, any more than I have for Jack"
 "IIow Do You KnOw?'
 Her voice trailed away uncon- vincingly. and she quickly averted her eyes. I know the reason for her sudden discontinue, just az knew with q sudden curious mix ture of compunction and riquant thrill, that though l arHays had been loyal to Dicky in thought an1 action, 1 never had been able to hanish certain memories of Hugh Grantland from my heart. Never for instance would the scent ot wild roses come to me without a memory of midnight walk along