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The Washington times., 1925-11-25
ARLINGTON HAS
ROAD WORK
MONEY
$500, 900 Appropriated by
State for Construction.
Legion Post to Meet

ARLINGTON COUNTY. Va. Nov.
25.-Through the efforts OF the
chambers of commerce Of Fairfax
county the work Of constructing
the eighteen-foot concrete road
from .Centerville to Gainesville VIII
go on, said Doctor Samuel M. john
son, director general Of the Lee
Highway Association, today.
with 100000 having just been
allotted by the State, the State had
failed in obtaining the necessary
right of way, through Centerville,
and had it not been through he
efforts of the Lee Highway Assocf.
alton, together with the Fairfax
County Chamber of Commerce, the
work would have stopped and the
convict camp would have been
moved.
While attempting to crank her
car while in gear. Mrs. Mary Hoff-
man, of Virginia Highlands. SUI
fered severe bruises about the body.
as her car dashed up the bank,
passing over her body.
Hearing screams, her daughter,
Miss Ruth Hoffman, rushed to her
aid and carried her to her home.
AS was StOPPC0 A4AIAA ~
had crashed through high
chicken fence in the rear Of the
home of w. T. Ponton.
The Back to France for 1877
movement which is being carried
on by the American Legion OF the
county viii be discussed at meet
ing of Arlington Post, No. 1S0, to-
night in the Community Hall at 8
0'cock. According to Commander
J. d. Mcdonnell, arrangements
have been made with the Claren-
don Trust Company to receive the
savings accounts OF the members
that they make the trip.
Among other subjects to be dis
cussed viii be the Building Of the
$4,000 memorial hospital.
The American Legion Auxiliary
Unit, Arlington Post, No. 139. viii
meet tonight in the home Of Mrs.
\. J. Porter at Clarendon avenue
and Wilson boulevard at 8 o'clock.
Funeral services for James Ar.
thur Ticheror, thirty-six years old,
who died at his home In Penrose
on Tuesday, viii be he'd in the resi-
dence tomorrow at 2 o'clock, the
Reverend A. Hugo Blankenship, Of
the Emmanuel Episcopal Church OF
Braddock, officiating. Inter1nent
win be In Columbia Gardens.
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
R H ODE ISLAND
BUS PROJECT
FAVORED
Utilities Commission Probably
Will Approve New Line
to Northeast

Indications at the District Build
ing today were that the applica-
ton Of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company for permission to
operate a bus line on Rhode Island
avenue from Fourth street and Cen
trail avenue northeast to Nineteenth
and H streets northwest would be
favorably acted upon by the Pub.
lie Utilities Commission. ..s
Fare on the proposed line would
be 10 cents cash or five tokens
for IS cents. Representatives of
North Capitol and BrookIand citi-
zens' associations objected to fail
ure OF the company to issue free
transfers for token fares.
John H. Hanna, vice president Of
the Capital Traction Company, re-
corded the approval Of his company
OF installation Of the new bus line,
but asked joint operation between
the two traction companies.
Hanna was asked by William
NICK. Clayton. utilities representa-,
tive from the Federation OF Citizens
Association, IL this was an add
tional step toward merger. This
was denied.
The extension OF the loop bus
line Of the Capital Traction from
ForEy-first street and Reno road
across town to TenneytoWn also
was discussed.
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
100000 WILL
GONTE5TAT
END
Sisters OF Mrs. Louise 6. M.
Smith Agree to Compromise.
With Husband

Involving an estate valued at
about 500, 900. a compromise Of the
contest over the will Of Mrs. Louise
G. Moreland Smith was reached to-
day with the taking Of a consent
verdict before Justice Hoehling Of
the District Supreme Court sustain
ing the will.
Prior to her marriage, Miss More
land made a will in the presence OF
Miss Jessie Moseley and Charles II.
Burhans, March Is, 1923, leaving
her entire estate to Jesse D. Smith,
whom she subsequently married.
A contest was begun by her sis
tiers, Maud NJ. and Estelle Moreland,
through Attorney Charles g.. Baker.
A private agreement, terms of
which are not announced, was
reached between the husband and
the sisters, and the will approved
by Miss Moseley and Mr.. Burhans.
The husband was represented by
Attorneys Wilton j. Lambert and
Rudolph III. Yeatman.
Included in the estate Is the
Moreland tract of ten acres on Rock
Creek Ford road in which the de
ceased owned one third interest,
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
EXECUTIVE GATES SAID
TO az TRAFFIC MENACE

A removal Of the large iron gates
and granite gate posts at the head
Df Executive avenue between the
White House and the State War
and Navy building, will be provided
In bin to be introduced In the
House, December Z.
Congressman Richard n. Elliott,
OF Indiana. who will Introduce the
bill, characterized the gates and
posts as serious smenace to
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
ROSS DIVORCE CASE
DISMISSED IN LONDON

5 LONDON. Nov. 25.-The divorce
action OF Lady Ross against SIR
Charles Ross has been dismissed
Tor lack OF jurisdiction. according
to a Central News dispatch from
Edinburgh Sir Charles claimed
residence In New York.
In filing action against the dig
tinguished inventor, Lady Ross
named Emily Key Hoffman Of New
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
CONFERENCE ON IRISH
BORDER IS CONSIDERED

DUBLIN, Nov. S25.-The British
government Is considering scrap
ping the report of the boundary
commission and summoning a con-
ference of Free State and Ulster
officials In London to attempt o
settlement OF the border dispute,
according to the Irish Times.
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
ma UTERC

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
RATES
For Insertions in the DAILY. TIMES
and HERALD COMBINATION and
THE SUNDAY HERALD.
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10 words minimum.
Line Rate
The following LINE RATES ap-
pfy on ali Classified Advertising con-
tanning any style Of Set-up other
than the regular sst-solid type style:
Obstinate Six e.: average words
TO the lIne.)
Per Agate Mne-East InseFtion-
time. $50
times. SSc
$50 GlTneO. sssssssss 14o
tineS.. 900
STANDING ADS - 80 consecutive
times or longer. 19c per agate
line, each insertion.
NEinimum space, agate lines:
Count SVeFsge size words tGr tirNe
thereafter. Words Of more than
letters count ~ 2 words. Initiate,
nnmeral1, authorizations each count
~ . word.
Ads ordered 60 appear non-con-
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each insertion and must appear 81
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All Classified Display Ads CFoIloW-
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advertisers furnish descriptive copy
4 a. per the following specifications:
90 WORDS or more describing
any one specific want or offer
under REAL ESTATE and AU-
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30 WORDS or moro describing
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under ALL OTHER CLASSIFI.
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provided EACH listing contains the
specified number OF words outlined
above.
You Can Charge Your Ads
II You Desire.
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ASK for an "AdtaksH."
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The Washington times., 1925-11-25
MEN AND wol1nN VINO WANT woRx

should watch the Help wanted ads.
Sd this Newspaper every DAY.
The tyne Of work you are Tilted
FOR 81 mt advertised you should
inyestikate Miss Deans Situation
wanted Service maintained ~ this
ueYveDaper. This special services
offera A opportunity for yOu -
rat your qualifications before
Washfrgt0n emDIoyers az minimum
cost See Miss Dean L0DA1:
81 ". WI
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
HFT.P--MALE on FEMALE IS

GRIMES. Henry A.. 201 10th Sc. 8. y.
FOR grnaH Investment you can get COM
rleta outfit for high-speed home knit
fInr with full Instructions and cone
tact to buy all standard socks you
can knit for five years; good pay Tor
spare or full time at home; yarn re-
placed free: write for full particulars.
Steber Machine Co.. Desk BBRs
ITfIca n
The Washington times., 1925-11-25

BUICK 1922 SEDAN (4-CYL.l.
A little beauty. in excellent condition
and with distinctive appearance. This
IL the lowest figure on good Buick
ever offered. You car in trade. $376.
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
CHAUFFETJRS
ATTENTION
Reliable men with
Identification cards can
make big money with
us this winter.
See Mn. Ryan
BLACK AND WHITE
TAXTCAB COMP ANY
1920 22nd ST. N. w.
nnr VINO wANr woRK

should watch the Help Wanted ads
in this newspaper every day. e
the type Of work you are Kitss9 s
investigate MIhs Deans aituatlcn
wanted Service maintained by thia
neygepapGF, Tits special services
mt YOUR qualifications before
washington employers ct minimum
cost see Miss Dean LODA1.
room 4Os. Hearst Bldg. e111a q
st " WI
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
AutOmotfye

Phone Classified Ads to Main $3.50.
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE ]
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
Stladebakers
Confidence

We value the reputation gained
from many years of honest deal
ings and giving honest used car
values. Our used car pledge is
just further expression Of our
desire to take the "guess" out
of used car buying.
The Washington times., 1925-11-25

OLDSMOBILE 1925 SEDAN.
De Luxe model, only run 1000 miles,
balloon tires, disc wheels; done IN
navy blue; with nickel equipment;
gasoline gauge on dash, trunk, bump
ers; cost $1,575 this year. Remember,
practically new car. Price, 1850. a
beauty.
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
FLINT 1925 SPORT TOURING.
Balloon tires: nickel radiator; full sport
equipment; only run 5000 miles. $675.
'F0RD 1924 COUPE

This car is In perfect condition and care
rfes many extras, including front and
wheel. speedon1eter, motometer, etc. A
bargain for $34E.
The Washington times., 1925-11-25

EsMAN-Here' one Of the finest
opportunities Of its kind ever offered;
Vacuette Sales Organization. Sell the
nationally known. nationally advertised
Vacuette Electric and Non-Electric
Vacuunn Cleaners. Every home. wired
or unwired, a logical Npoint Of sale.
Rie5 commissions, permanent position,
steady promotion. Phone Main 1865
Rnr ann0intunent.
The Washington times., 1925-11-25

REAL. JOBS OPEN in auto and tractor
field; quality In 8 weeks to. get In
the big pay class; earn from $4,000
to $4,000 per year: no layoffss no
strikes. I'll pay your railroad fare
and board you for weeks. Write
at once for my big FREE Auto book
for ifsa too late. McSweeny Auto
shops, Dept. DC-20, McSweeny Bldg,
9th ana Walnut Sts.,. Cincinnati, Ohio;
1915 East gath St.. Cleveland. Ohio.
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
aAIEaNIEN WANTED
SITUATIONS WTD FEMALE $

AcCOMPANIgT--A dvance music stu
dent seeks position for beginning gtu-
dents Of various Instruments. College
refarences Col 19O-R
The Washington times., 1925-11-25
sITUATIONs-DOMEsTIC

COOK. first-class. or housemani 10 years
experiences; reliable young man, color
al desires permanent employme emit
best references. Louis Hackett. North
$500
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17

sr being an old timer. like good many more in this section. have be- come weened from baseball and we realize the majority here do not want much of it, however, there are few of the old timers who still get a thrill from reading about it, as we'll as quite number of new corners, personally we would much prefer to spend the addi- tional money for the results of prize fight by rounds. as it is safe to say most everyone is interested ln the outcome of q scientific bat le, evea preachers have been known to enjoy it. Anyhow what we started out to say was, We are very glad the baseball series is over with. THANKS.
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17

tained for several days because of indictment weather. The boat fin ally reached home on Sept. 2s to the great satisfaction of the vill- agers who had been quite sol- icictous about the craft and those aboard. The boat will probably depart for St. Michael on Sept. 2e to continue hauling freight. MT. Traeger would be highly grateful if the road commissioners would give us a boulevard between here and St. Michael 80 that he might patronise tern ffrma. for hs. and the sea seldom agree.
 MT. Dan Crowley Of Nome paid us visit on September 2S. We are always glad to see this con genial gentleman.
 A son Calvin Martin was born to Mir. and Mrs. Eric Soosuk on Sept second
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17
FREIGHTER NABESNA
 SAILS WITH 75 LIVE REINDEER FOR SANTA CLAUS

The Alaska s. s. Company freigh- ter Nabesna left Nome for Golovin last Sunday and after taking on board 75 live reindeer for ship ment to Seattle. the vessel depart ed. on her last voyage for the sea- son.
 Alfred Lomen. of the Lomen Reindeer and Trading Corporation boarding the vessel at Nome and will have the management of the reindeer under his personal super vision, assisted with other capable men the deer will be cared for in Seattle until Santa Claus is ready to make a dash to the different cities turnout the States, during the holidays.
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17
q, $, DElIANOTTE FOUND DEAD IN TENT ON
 OREGON GREEK

News was brought to Nome last Sunday of the finding of tho desd body of c. s. Delamotte in . tent which he occupied on Oregon creek. where he was engaged h prospect ing. The deceased had been in i'll health for several years and due to his advanced age the Pioneers of Alaska and his close friends have tried several times to get him to go to the old pioneers home at sitka. but he would always refuse their offers.
 About a month ago he was in Nome and s arted out for his claim with few supplies. miners coming in from that section had not seen anything of him for sometime and thought he was probably in Nome. later some one passed his tent and going in found him lying prostrate with his clothing on, upon further examination he was found to be dead. The information was con- veyed to the Coroner, Chas W.. Thorn,on, who immediately caileh-
 coroners inquest which | -cided that death was due to an apoplecttc stroke brought on by exposure and over exertiOn.
 MT. DelamOtte is an old timer of this section. he. was a member of the Pioneers of Alaska. Igloo
 No. One. who have taken charge
 of the funeral arrangements. which
 they announce will take place Sum day October IS. at two p. m.. from
 the Federated church.
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17

During the past ten days the Nugget has had a generous help ing of base ball dope, the number of persons for and against wanting to read it were nearly equal as far as we were able to ascertain from those who were willing to tell their views on the subject, how ever, the Nugget received more baseball news than we anticipated, naturally we had to pay the tele- graph tolls and that is our only excuse for printing it. The publish
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17
ALASKA DAY" CELEBRATION
 TONIGHT EAGLE HALL.

Tonight, at the large Eagle hall the public of Nome will be enter tained by a we'll balanced program followed by dancing, the occasion being the celebration of "Alaska Day., the Eagle Hall Commission who have the affair in charge are sparing no expense to make every one feel glad that attends. The revenues derived from the admis- sion charged will go to help defray the expenses of keeping this mag nificant building in condition so tfat the public can have the use of 1t as the occasion may arise
 The program is scheduled to be- gin promptly at 9:3O with an add ress on Alaska Day.. by Ralph Lomen: the next number will be Drill and Musical Symposium by the Nome School: after which Miss Edith Olson will render a vocal solo; the 4th number will be a dance wherein little Janet Malin will entertain her audience with speciality dancing; the 5th number will be vocal duet, by Miss Audrey Treichler and MT. J. D. Harlan; after which dancing will begin and last for several hours. The committee in charge state the best dance music ob- tainable in the northland has been engaged for the occasion and a good time Is anticipated.
 Admission for spectators in the gallery is 50 cents each. Admis- sion to the dance floor Is $150 for gentlemen. ladies free.
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17

Gus Vera was jailed again this week, by the Marshals office and hailed before Commissioner Thorn ton on charge of having inteXi- eating liquor in his possession as we'll as manufacturing liquor. to which he pleaded not guilty. as usual. The commissioner booud him over to the Grl II Jury on S20O0 bail, bail was not fr'theom
 ing so Gus will have d nica sam- fortable place in the jail, to await his coming before the srar 1 iury
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17

Alhin Polsen is going on the Wat CT wagon this winter, having cngap- ed in the water business during the past week Mr Polsen states he hts sunk shaft on the banks If Dry Creek and has obtained a very excellent quali, of water ,vh 4; he says he can guarantee to be the rest water in ;n@ around Nome He has already begun delivering asc promises taod service
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17
s. s. VICTORIA
 PASSENGER LIST
BIG SHIPMENT GOLD BULLION AND REINDEER
 ON LAST VICTORIA

The steamer Victoria of the Alaska s. S. Company, sailed for Seattle Monday October 12th at 4 D. m., after considerable delay due to bad meather conditions along the coast. The interprising and congenial agent. James P. Daily, was kept busy writing out tickets for the 1S2 passengers which took passage from ths port. four others took passage from St. Michael. The vessel did not loose much time at St. Michael but was delayed considerable at Egavik. where between eight and nine hun dred reindeer carcasses were load ed for outside meat markets. The Miners and Merchants banks sent out good sized shipment of gold bullion amounting to s250.000, consigned to the Seattle National Bank. The Victoria 1t is expected will call at Seward and latouche on her way out, this being the last voyage of the Victoria to Nome this year. the steamer Alameda is taking her place on the late Octo- Der sailing.
 Following is the full and correct ed list of passengers enroute to the outside aboard the Victoria:
 Everett Sutherland
 Mrs. B. Livingston
 Sam Gaylord
 c. A. Reddin
 Jos. Belleview
 Mrs. B. Mcconnell
 G. R. Degin.
 Paul Degin
 Grant w. Laiblen
 Jasper Fredericks
 Mrs. Nels Klementson
 John Holstad
 A. Thompson
 Matt Johnson
 M NCloOu
 Ed. Webster
 Andrew Gunderson
 Wm. Matella
 Frank Martin
 Carl Adolphson
 Carl Martin
 James Summerville
 Victor Jacobsen
 Herman Poh1
 Peter Iverson
 Carl Olson
 Ed. DOdd
 Albert Johnson
 w. H. French
 J. V. Jackson
 B. F. Goodrich
 w. A. Jones
 J. A. Williams
 c. o. Petterson. (C@AtiA1s1, on. PAgs 1eysa)
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17

Louis Kurth. the sourdor s'. in
 iier and we'll known protrisspr of the Nome Sheet Metal Works. has completed a sheet metel sign with the letters of his establishment raised thereon. which is credit to his workmanship. the sign has attracted the attention of many and placed orders for signs to be made for their establishments. MT Kurth recently purchased the build ing two doors east and will short ly move to his new location.
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17

On account of numerous people mailing papers outside in wrappers PostmaStr Marcus WuikIer has asked the Nugget to inform the public again, that the cost of mail ing papers wrapped is two cents for each ounce or fraction thereof this rate went into effect last April. and if the public will bear i, in mind to put the required amount of postage on, their mail matter will go to its destination without further delay
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17
LOCAL NEWS

After the business session of ing the ladies were treated to a surprise by the members of Moose lodge No 1413 walking in on them Cards and dancing was enjoyed for some time after which a de icious lunch was served by the men who somehow managed to smuggle the eats inside the build ing.
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17
BOWMAN RELIEVED DROWNED WHILE CROSSING TISSUE
 RIVER ENROCTE NOME.

Peter Bloomberg and Peter Lar sen. the two men sent on relief expedition to hunt for Ernest Bow man. member of the wrecked the scene of the wreck in an at tempt to walk to Nome for assist ance for the balance of the crew of five men, and who has not been seen or heard of since. returned to Nome, October 12th unable to find Bowman
 The relief party left Nome Oct. 3rd and went as far as Cripple river. the next day they searched along the beach as far as Sinrock stopping at all cabins and shelter houses along the way. about l5 miles west of Cripple river. On Oct 5th they searched along the beach as far as Wooley stopping at all cabins along the way, about IS miles west of SinrOck.
 OnOctober 9th searched along the beach as far as Tissue river. along the east bank of Tissue river for 8 distance of about two miles. then crossed to the west bank and dis covered tracks. apparently of a white man. leading into the river about two or three hundred feet from the beach. They continued the search along the beach and around the mouth of the river and went on to Douglas for the night, stopping at shelter cabin
 The next day Oct 7th we dis covered signs of some white man having stopped at the Douglas shelter cabin and further west along the beach, about seven miles. found no sign of anyone and re- turned to Douglas that night. On the 9th they followed tracks along fhe staked trail as far as the west bank of Tissue river; finding no signs where he had crossed the river. it seemed evident that he had drowned in attempting to cross the river. The party then journ- yed on to Wooley for the night, stopping with Peter X. Peterson.
 October 9th made a search for his body along the lagoon and around the mouth of Tissue river. the lagoon. about 14 miles long and one half to three miles wide. there being no boat available they spent all the sth and 10th search ing thereabouts for his body. On the 11th searched along the beach towards Nome as far as Sinrock, but could not find any traces of Bow man.
 October 18th, Messers B1oomberg and Larson returned to Nome with Bob Omauk, who had arrived at Sinrock during the night of the 11th with his launch. Upon their re- turn they reported to Captain Thos
 A. Ross. officer in charge of the [. s. Coast Guard Station and who was placed in charge of the eX- petition by the Coroner, Chas. w. Thornton, and stated to him. that
 in their opinion. Ernest Bowman had drowned in attempting to cross Tissue river
The Nome nugget., 1925-10-17

A tundra fire in the east end
 brought the fire department. out on the jump at S:45 a. m. Friday, the fire was in the vicinity of the crude oil tanks and several houses nearby. the grass and tundra was more or less saturated x'th crude oil and in some way became ignited spreading repidly towards one of the tanks, willing hands from near by places pitched in and fought the fire which was practically under control when the fire department arrived. the fire was finally put out without any damage resulting