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Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
CACHE CREEK IS
 SCENE ACTIVITY

PETERS CREEK, Apr. 1O-Chas. Cooper and Walter Holben arrived here the Sth inst, from Talkeetna with a load of supplies, and will start work on their property as soon as the snow goes off the ground. Considerable ac- tivity is manifest in this section in mining circles, and an unusual num- Der of outfits are going into the coun- try. A mild stampede is also on into the Fairview district
 The Cache Creek Dredging Com pany has crew of seven men drilling ground on Peters creek below the can- yon.
 Pioneer" Smith, Seward attorney, is on the sick list at his cabin on Pe- ters creek.
 Sumner Smith has charge of the drilling crew on Peters creek, which is making good time in their borings
 The Cache Creek Dredging Com pany has a crew of twenty men on their way to the property, and will be very busy this summer.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
MRS. CUNNINGHAM
 CONFESSES TO
 MURDER THREE
(By Associated Press)


 GROWN POINT, Indiana, April 16-- Mrs Cunningham confessed today to the murder of her three sons, one of whom was i'll in hospital, but denied that she killed her husband and the fourth child, who also died from all legged arsenical poisoning. The wo- man said she mixed the arsenic with food, the poisoning extending over a period of several months.
 The confession was made at the To- cal jail before her daughter Mae.
 In calm voice the woman said T am done with the whole bunch of you; I'm done with you; Pm coming clean"
 Mrs. Cunningham in her confession last night said she spread arsenic on bread in butter, and gave it members of her family, eating some herself each time so they would not suspicion her. She said: Something seemed to tell me I had to get rid of them. l thot I was going to die and wanted to take them with me. 1 poisoned the only ones I loved best because I wanted them with me-
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
AMERICANLEGION
 HASFINE MEETING

Seward Post, American Legion held a fine meeting at the Fire Hall Mon day, at which large number of members were present Considerable interest is being manifested in the Legion and Auxiliary, and many plans have been made for the summers work Action will be taken shortly on fixing up the baseball diamond and the organization of baseball team.
 The papering and renovating of the new club rooms is going on under the direction of MT. Moore and James Bo- gart. Four dozen chairs, rugs, cur tains, etc.. are on the Alaska for the club rooms, and MT P. J. Hussey, Le- zion artist, is working on some beau tiful paintings which will be presented to the Post.
 Eighteen members were present, but Commander Bogart says that at least thirty should attend these meetings.
 The local post sent a telegram in dorsing the Grier literacy bill and pro- testing against any action being talk en to amend said bill.
 The menu for last nights meeting as prepared by Chef Alex Bolam, was: Alaska strawberries, a la Mexicano
 Samoan Salad Sandwiches,
 Hot American Chocolate.
 During and after the feed the boys were entertained by J. F. Hannon, who was promoted story teller, taking the place of Comrade Lyons, who left at an early hour
 With chairman appointed for each standing committee the post is bound to flourish. These chairmen are as follows: J. P. Hannon, entertainment committee; Guy Barnett, sports; A. B. Fucker, publicity; Clarence Orn- dorf, relief; A. R. Roberts, American ization.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
BILL TO PENSION INDIAN MOTHERS
 WILL NOT PASS
Special to The Gateway

JUNEAU, April 16.-Paul's ultima tum of week ago on extending the Territorial pensions to Indians was virtually disregarded in report by the Judiciary committee which today returned his bill extending mothers pensions to Indians with the recom- of Fairbanks signed the report not concurring Paul told the House last week that if the mothers pension and the old age pension was not extended to Indians he would attack both in the courts. tying up the funds to pre- vent the payment of pensions to any pioneer. He alleged that funds were being appropriated for this purpose illegally. Local counsel here advised the committee that they believe the Territory has lawful right to make such appropriations
 Fourteen bills flooded the House this morning, which it is believed will finish up the introduction of measures with the exception of the general ap- propriations bill, and one or two bills yet to come.
 Representative Ross introduced a taxation bill carrying schedules pub 1ished several days ago, and including raised rates in mining incomes and packs of red salmon.
 Moody introduced a measure provid- ing that persons seeking admission to the Pioneers Home be American citizens and must have arrived in the Territory of Alaska prior to January 1, 1906, and making the same residen- tial qualifications for pensioners, also providing flat rate of pensions of $20 for men and s35 for women.
 Hardy introduced a measure for a popular vote at the general election of 1926 on the repeal of the Alaska bone dry law.
 Watson introduced a bill for a ship ping subsidy of S1O,O0O for the Bristol Bay mail route to Norton Sound.
 Moody introduced bill for altering the names on official ballots at cleo tions as a means of preventing voting by stencil.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
TRIAL WHEELER
 STARTS TODAY
(By Associated Press)


 GREAT FALLS, Mont, April 16.- The trial of Senator Wheeler for ac- cepting fees to prosecute oil lease applications before the Department of Justice after he had been elected to the Senate was opened today be- fore Federal Judge Dietrich. Over 50 veniremen out of the 120 drawn at tempted to evade jury service on &C., count of crops being planted
 The selection of the jury was we'll under way at adjournment this even ing. Twenty-Five jurymen were ex- cused by the court when it was shown their crops needed attention.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
AIRSHIP BREAKS FROM MOORINGS
 IN HEAVY GALE
(By Associated Pressl

LONDON, April 16.-The British dirigible 3-33, sister ship to R-34, the first lighter than air craft to cross the Atlantic, broke from her moorings at Pullman, Norfolk, last night in one of the heaviest gales in England for months Twenty men were aboard at the time, who got the engines started wireless going and after the wind subsided starting fighting it way back from far out over the North Sea. It is expected to arrive at it's moorings this afternoon.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
MANY HOME RUNS
 MADE YESTERDAY
(By Associated Press)

SACRAMENTO, April 16.-Speed Martin, making a second start for the Senators, turned out another twohit game, winning his own game with a homer to left field Martin was allow ed nine walks, but pitched smart ball in the pinches.
 Batteries-Martin and Boehler and Stryker and Baldwin.
 Home Runs-Americans, Flagstead j; Boston, Simmons; Philadelphia, Sim mons.
 Home Nationals, Enzs and Wright, Chicago; Taylor, Brooklyn Beck, Los Angeles; Blakesley, Yer non, RohWer; Portland, Sheehan; Salt Lake,. Maxim.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
AUTO FIRM HIT
 BY FORGERIES
(By Associated Pressl

SEATTLE, April 16.-Forgery of 30 automobile sales contracts to raise S10,OOO to finance rum running ring, in order to pay back S6,OOO owed to the company, was admitted in court today by Ray Zbinden, former vice. president of the Dodge Motor Com pany of Seattle. His sentence of from one to ten years was suspended by the court upon promise to repay the company and to mend his ways
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
B MILLION FRANCS
 LOANED BY BANK
(BY Associated Pressl

PARIS, France, April 16-The Bank of France, in weekly statement, showed 35O,OOO,O0O francs had been advanced to the government this week. As parliament last night au- thorized 4,OOO,OOO,OOo francs additional currency and an increase in the same amount in bank advances, the state banks affairs with the state are pro- nounced entirely legal Financial wri- ters declare that short emergency loans to government banks have total ed 1,1OO,OOO,OOO francs.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
MINE WORKERS
 GOOUT ON STRIKE
(By Associated Press)

WHEELING, Ohio, April 16.-The District Union of United Mine Work CTS have called a strike in the four panhandle counties of West Virginia
 Several thousand workmen dropped their tools and marched out of the mines today Coal operators have re- fused an advance in wages, claiming that market conditions do not warrant such raise
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
German Girls Suffer
 from Nicotine Poisoning
lBY Associated Prassl

COLOGNE, Apr. 16.-The young women of Germany, since the war, have been smoking so many cigarettes that nicotine poisoning is common among them, according to Professor kuelbs, of the University Clinic.
 They come | i'm for help in in- creasing number, the professor says. Dizziness, disorders of the heart and the nervous system have been the paramount symptoms, in man cases accompanie by rapid re duction in weight
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
NEW DISCOVERY
 MADE BY WOMAN
(By Associated Pressl

OSLO, April 16.-Dr Christine Bou- nevie, a Norwegian woman scientist, announced that she had evolved a method of determining the identity Of the father of child by finger prints. She declared certain charac- teristics invariably recur in the finger prints of individual families, and that the whorls and loops took after the fathers side.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
NEW YORK SCULPTOR WILL
 CARVE STONE MOUNTAIN
(Ry Associated Pressl

ATLANTA, Ga. April 16.-August Lukeman of New York, has been en- ployed to sculptor the Stone Noun tain monument, succeeding Gutzon Borglum, who was discharged after a row with the directors Borglum was later arrested for destroying his cop ies and field notes on the memorial. but was released when he showed they belonged to him personally.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
ALASKA SURGEON
 DIES NEW YORK
(By Associated Press)

MUSHROOM, Mich, April 16- Friends here received word today that Dr Malcolm E. Smith, 53, former chief surgeon in Alaska for the Inte- rior Department, died at hospital in New York yesterday.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
LIQUOR ON SALE
 SASKATCHEWAN
(By Associated Press)

REGINA, April 16.-After a dry pe- riod of eight years liquor is going on sale today in government stores in Saskatchewan. The new law has banned near beer and several local bars have closed.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
VON HlNDENBURG SAYS HE
 HAS A "ONE-TRACk MIND"
lBy Associated Press

BERLIN, April 16.-Von linden burg in declaring himself like unto George Washington in his presidency, described himself as having solely a one-track mind" Conservative organs citing Washington as evidence that a commanding general makes a good president for modern republic, failed to note that Washington was 57 when he became president and that Won Hindenburg is now 77.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
Fournier Put Out of Game

BROOKLYN, N. T., April 16.-Jac- ques Fournier was put out of the game yesterday after fist fight with Coach Benny Myers, of the Phillies. Four nier said that Myers insulted Dizzy Vance Tuesday and him yesterday
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
Crew sendinu Out $. o. S.

AMSTERDAM, Holland, April 16.- The following was received by this station tonight at 7:15 from the Anna zon Maru: "All stations stand by English airship R-33 sending sos. Clear at once"
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
IDAHO COPPER CORPORATION
 MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD
(By Associated Pressl

BOSTON, Mass, April 16.-The Idaho Copper Corporation was exam ined and found to possess the proper qualifications for membership in the governing board it was announced.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
Nose of DirigibIe Gone

LONDON, April 16.-The wireless station at Norfolk received a call for help from the R-33 at o'clock to night. The message said that the wind is again rising, and that the dirgible's nose was torn loose when she went adrift
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
INTERNAL MACHINE KILLS
 AND INJURIES MANY IN SOFIA
(By Associated Press)

SOFIA, April 16.-Many persons were killed and injured when an in fernal machine was exploded in the cathedral during the funeral of M. Georghieff, who was assassinated last Tuesday.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
MRS iRMA BROWN INDICTED
 FOR GRAND LARCENY
fBy Associated pressl

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16-Mrs Erma Brown of Seattle, a sister to Ariel and Milo Eggers, principals in an international bootleg plot, and later involved in conspiracy to effect the release of the two brothers, was in dicted for grand larceny, following investigation of the death of Ariel and the escape of Milo from the county jail. after revolver duel with detec- tives.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
PAULHAMUS BURIED ON
 CREST OVERLOOKING VALLEY
(By Associated press)

TACOMA, April 16.-W. H. Paulha- mus, who died Tuesday, will be buried Sunday in Woodbine cemetery on a rest of the hill overlooking Puyallup |alley, the site being picked out by him.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
Ship Not Under Control.

LONDON. April 16.-The crew of the R-33 wirelessed this afternoon that they cannot keep the big dirigible on her course for home, and that she cannot be mored upon arrival there
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
WALSH ASKS SENATE FOR
 ANOTHER OIL INVESTIGATION
lBy Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, April 16.-The an nouncement by Senator Walsh of Mon- tana that he would ask the Senate to investigate the domination of the Salt Creek field in Wyoming by the Midwest Refining Company brought out a statement from the Department of the Interior that it did not directly rant such control.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
MAGMA COPPER COMPANY
 RESUMES PAYMENT DIVIDENDS
(By Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, April 16.-The Magma Copper Company today resumed pay ments of dividends at 75 cents per share quarterly. The last dividends paid six years ago amounted to 50 cents quarterly. Net earnings the first quarter this year with interest and depreciation were s51S,OO0
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16

Corporal Rust left on today's train for Anchorage to be operated upon for appendicitis.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
HALIBUT BRINGS LOW PRICE

Ketchikan halibut prices received here today give halibut prices as nine and four cents; salmon, 16 and 12.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-16
Today's Baseball Scores.

Nationals
 Chicago, 4; Pittsburgh. 8. Boston, 0; New York 2. Cincinnati, 4 St. Louis 2 Brooklyn, s; Philadelphia, 4. Americans
 New York ?, Washington 5. St. Louis, Cleveland, rain. Detroit 6, Chicago 9. Philadelphia 5, Boston 3. Coast League
 Sacramento 2, Seattle 1. Los Angeles 12, Vernon 2. Oakland ,, San Francisco 8 Salt Lake g, Portland '. NEW YORK, April 16.-Eyerett Scott, entering his 1294th consecutive game in the big leagues today, filled he post of short stop despite a pulled muscle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-02

served at noon in the vestry of the
Methodist church following which
the afternoon session was opened.
Mrs. Florence Waugh Danforth Of
Skowhegan, president Of the state
federation of Woman's clubs spoke
on the federation, saying that the
clubs of the Kennebec Union lead on
in many subjects. She hoped many
would be able to attend the New
England conference.
Mrs. Danforth also urged upon all
the benefit derived by attending the
National Federation OF Women's
Clubs to be held this year in West
Baden, Indiana. She also spoke of
our own state annual meeting the
second week in October.
Mrs. Mary Hall was asked to give
a few "reminiscences Of the begin
ming of the Union which she did,
telling how at the mid-winter meet
ing of the Federation in Dexter this
matter was under discussion and at
that time she was appointed a dele
gate. to the National Federation in
Los Angeles and what a wonderful
time she had at that great conven-
ton. AT the close of Mrs. Halls re-
marks Mrs. Hinckley of Hinckley in
the name of the Kennebec Union
presented Mrs. Hall with gift,
which was completely a surprise to
Mrs. Hall who. however. was able to
say a few words in thanks.
Mrs. Webster Chester gave her
address of the afternoon subject
largely dealt with the Equal Rights
BIZ, mentioned some 10 or IL points
where this bill would be of great
interest and benegt to the women of
our country, mentioning one instance
in our own city where a family of
children wer elast winter clothed for
school and in the course of a week
the father had sold all their clothes
to buy hootch and the present laws
cannot deal effiectually with him for
this great act. She told of another
instance where a man stated that
when his wife worked all day he re-
ceived $500 for it. When this Equal
will be quite free.
The club quartet rendered several
selections at this time, after which
Mr.. Willis Parsons of the Fish and
Game Commission gave a very elo-
quent and interesting talk on Maine
and the effort at last being put forth
to boost this wonderful STAGE. He
said that Maine en- were so modest
that in the past they had not done
their state justice, but. now people
are beginning to realize what there
is in Maine and to see why Maine is
called the ''sportsmen's paradise
There is now National Association
with slogan "a park every hundred
miles in America" He told the
Union that it was the duty of us al
to conserve Maine, our beautiful
state.
Miss Margaret Totman Of Fairfield
gave a fine reading from Shakes
peae after which the nominating
committee of the Union reported the
| new officers which were elected as
follows: Pres, Mrs. Ethel Waters
of Fairfield; vice pres, Mrs. Flor
| ence Waugh Danforth of Skowhe-
gan; treas, Miss Jennie Sawtelle
and Sec, Oren Leonard OF Fairfield
The meeting closed by singing Am
erica, the Beautiful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-02
MRS. HERBERT HALL
new PRESIDENT
CURRENT EVENTS

Mrs. Herbert w. Hall was elected
president of the Current Events Club
when the annual meeting was held
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Fred S. Rand at 10 Columbia street.
The secretary's report revealed that
the club has So members, eight of
whom are new. The club voted to
support a Greek orphan. The date of
the annual field day of the Current
Events Club has been set for June 3,
and the place Island Park.
The election of officers and the COM
nittees appointed resulted as follows
President, Mrs. Herbert w. Hall; vice
president, Mrs. Ralph b. Herrick: sec
rotary, Mrs. Fred w. Burrill; assist
ant secretary, Mrs. Clarence A. Day;
treasurer, Mrs. Sanger N. Annis; audi
tor, Mrs. Elmer E. Parkman; executive
committee, Mrs. Edison Worthing, Mrs.
l.. N. Edwards, Mrs. Z. r. Bean, Mrs.
c. c. Metcalf.
Appointments by president: Pro-
gram committee, Mrs. r. j. Libby,
Mrs. Fred w. Burrill, Mrs. Fred S.
Rand, Mrs. Ralph Dunbar, Mrs. ]. H.
Hodgkins. Americanization, Mrs. Ed
win S. Reid. Community service, Mrs.
Alfred Eastman, Mrs. w. r. Pattan-
gall, Mrs. A. l.. Thayer. Illiteracy,
Mrs. Edgar S. Turner. Motion pic
lures, Mrs. Ralph B. Herrick. Conser-
walton and thrift, Mrs. Earl c. Good
win. Education, Mrs. Frank Wash
burn. Home economics, Mrs. Clarence
A. Day. Arts and crafts, Mrs. Charles
p. Emerson. Music, Mrs. Charles w.
Horton. International relations, Mrs.
Roger North. Legislation. Mrs. L.. N.
Edwards, Mothercraft, Mrs. A. l..
Thayer. Health, Mrs. Clarence Ken
dali. Industrial and social conditions,
Mrs. o. B. Frost. Literature, Mrs.
Stanley Manning. Social, Mrs. John
Turner. Hospitality, Mrs. S. c. Web
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-02
Annual Meeting
Kennebec Union
OF WOmen's Clubs

The Kennebec Union Of Women's
Clubs held their annual meeting in
the Methodist church on Friday. Mrs.
Webster Chester. the president in
the chair. The meeting opened with
the collect and Federation song, and
invocation by Rev. Z. A. Pollard
Jones. Mrs. Mabelle Brown, presi-
dent Of the Waterville Woman's club
welcomed the guests. DR.. Edith Wa
tiers Of Fairfield, very graciously ac-
knowledged the welcome thanking
the Woman's Club Of Waterville for
their hospitality, saying that srnile
a CHEEKY word and handclasp gives
us inspiration for the year to come.
A solo by John Choate was enjoyed.
The In Memoriam service was con-
Quoted by Mrs. Herbert L. Emery.
Mr.. Abbott Smith rendered the SER
enade by Schubert.
Prof. William J. Wilkinson was in
troduced by the president and after
a few words of appreciation Of the
work of Women's Clubs in the Unit
ed States, referred especially to
their influence in regard to abolish
ing war, he referred to some of She
great problems.
A very delicious luncheon was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-02

CARNATIONS of this city. went through
their PAGES under the direction OF
their trainers and later Dwight L..
Higgins, chairman of the board of
judges declared that because Of the
excellence Of the exhibits the COM
mittee had decided to bunch the
first and second prizes and to split
the total equally between the Wick
cry and Hill lion, the Girls club
camel and the Cony high school wild
man.
Sergeant Rufus Willis. formerly
stationed in this city and now of
Manchester, N. H., who was unable
to reach this city in time for the
opening performance was present on
the second night and put on rope
spinning demonstration that brought
roars Of applause. The dancing
numbers by pupils Of Mrs. Adele T.
G. Noyes and Miss Dorothy Gray,
and by the members of the junior
and senior gymnasium class of the
"Y" proved very pretty. and the
work of Touraine, Lyons and Pres
colt on the parallel bars, the high
bar and in tumbling was most spec
tacular. The various boys classes
put on some good pyramid work that
was pleasing to all.
At the conclusion of the entertain
ment the floor was cleared and dane
ing was enjoyed to music by East
mans Melody Mixers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-02
Baptist intermediate
C. e. Society Holds
BANQUET Session

The dining room of the First Bap-
tist church had very festive ap-
pearance when the intermediate G.
E. held their annual banquet. The
pillars were twined with evergreen
and the windows were decorated
with the same. The tables: There
were eight tables with six places at
each table. The table decorations
were candles. jonquils and favors in
the form of yellow roses with names
attached to the stems which were
pins ready to attach to the coat or
dress.
At about 6.15 all sat down to
delightful banquet, consisting of
grape fruit cocktail, pickles, chicken
la king. mashed potatoe. green
peas, jellies, hot rolls, apple pie and
ice cream, assorted cake, nuts, and
candies. The nuts and candies were
served in flower like cups of yellow
and green. Songs and cheers were
intersperced between courses, and
the orchestra lead by Walter Berry,
played during the dinner. Paul
Quarrington acted as Choragus in
lively manner, keeping all up to their
work.
At the close Of the banquet, Harry
hyle dCtlflb DIS tCdSlIildStCT, lAlTOo-
uced each speaker with an apt story.
The president of the intermediate c.
E., Miss Florence Harlow, thanked
everyone for the splendid work they
had done to make this occasion such
success. The superintendent, Mr..
Walter J. P. Day, CHEERS for Mr..
Day), brought a message to the boys
and girls, the gist of which was keep
moving, tell how bottle thrown in
to the Atlantic ocean two years ago
was picked up across the water a
short time ago. 1t kept moving.
Aim for better C. E., and keep NOV
ing.
The president of the Senior Christ
ian Endeavor Mr.. w. r. Garabedian,
CHEERS for Mr.. GRrabedian.) He
urged the boys and girls to back up
their leaders, illustrating it by the
story of workers in the vineyard.
At this point piano solo by Paul
Wiley was very well executed. The