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Evening star., 1926-05-16

other to progressively finer work.
Through our junior leagues. which
we are going TO establish. We shall
encourage the young writer. Indeed
1t IS our hope that we may discover
and give the country some great
genius OF the future"
IT was evident that Mrs. Seton is
entering upon her new Office with
much of the adventurous spirit that
has taken her all over the world for
material for her writings. and with
the same zeal for productive results
The value of organization is in
mutual help and inspiration and in
being able TO WELD the power of many
as one, to further the interest OF the
whole" she said firmly. TO my
mind the election to an important
Office is a clarion call 10 work. and
every office in Worthwhile organiZa :
tion Is an important one. a needed
link in the chain of effort and ac-
complishment. else il would not have
been created"
Mrs. Seton will be able 10 give sym.
pathetic understanding to the prob
lens of both the writer's and the art
lists in the organization which She
| now heads, as she is herself talented
in both these fields. having been
hIoNu lOI years, not only as al writer
of books. but also as Il designer of
book covers, title pages. etc. She is
also no ''tenderfout" in executive
work. having been vice president OF
the Connecticut WomanS Suffrage
Association. secretary Of the Connect
| cut division Woman'S committee ot
the Council OF National Defense. 1917
| 1918, chairman of Washington AuXil
iary, Womans Liberty Loan commit
tee: chairman war service committee
| Women's City club, New York. 1917.
| 1918. and organizer and director Of the
Women's Motor Unit of lie Bien Etre
| du Blesse, l917-l9lg. for which she
was decorated by the French Govern
ment
Mrs. Seton is internationally as well
as nationally known, having begun
| her career as q newspaper writer in
| Paris. France. contributing to the EX
| aminer. Chronicle and Call of Sar
| Francisco, and To magazines in Lon
don, prior to her entrance into tho
world of book authors via "A Woman
Tenderfoot," published III 1900. SHE
| has travelled extensively throughout
Europe and the Orient and is IA true
cosmopolitan in her outlook upon the
world. She will make her home in
| Washington during the larger part of
the next two years, where she is al
ready widely known through her fire.
quent visits to this city.
Evening star., 1926-05-16
Released From St. Elizabeth S.

William Moore, a World War vet
eran, has been released from st
EliZabeth's on a writ of habeas corpus
sued out by Attorney RALPH A. Cusick.
Moore has been on parole from the
institution for several months working
as a painter at SO per day. ATTORNEY
Cusick had DR.. Kenneth Kinney and
DIR. Raymond Foxwell. local alienists
ready to show that Moore is not in
sane, but their testimony was not
needed, as the hospital authorities con-
sented to the release of the petitioner.
Evening star., 1926-05-16
Dogs Build Town Rapidly.
the Edina lMnl senIlnel

From the Edna 'Mol Sentinel
a pair of prairie dogs escaped from
the roo in Phelps Grove Par- Stniu2.
field. about Il year ago. As "a result
the Ozark Mountains have their first
prairie dog N:ll&1c in Il field q s.r't
distance from the city limits. Tncra
are more than one hundred burrows
in the community, and Expectations
have been made among growing crops
in nearby farms. Efforts To rxterliI-
nate the pests have failed and prop
erty owners may be forced to extend
a line Of hre hose from the nearest
water plug IN Hood tn" "squatter>.
an
Evening star., 1926-05-16
TOURISTS MAIL TOSSED
IN SEA. STEWARD ADMITS
More Than 300 Letters Destroyed
and 1000 Others Hid-$3OO
Postage Pocketed.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
HAFRE, France. May 15.--Hun.
dreds Of boat letters written by mem.
bers of the Connecticut and Virginia
military bodies. who are now touring
Europe, will never reach their desti
nation. Robert Aisner, an l8-year old
steward aboard the Chicago, the
vessel on which the military units
sailed for France. today admitted that
he threw overheard more than 900
letters and post cards intrusted TO
him and that he had slowed away
900 letters and 200 post cards in q
Vdlise. A bundle of more than 1000
letters and cards was fished up from
the dock in which the Chicago is now
berthed.
Aisner, who has been arrested. re-
ceived $500 and several hundred
francs from passengers aboard the
Chicago to cover the postage of their
letters. lie admitted. it is said, that
ne had not mailed any Of them.
Evening star., 1926-05-16
Court Approves Rail Plan.

ATLANTA May II R.--Judge
Samuel II. Sibley. in Federal District
Court here. today signed an order
approving a plan Of reorganization of
the Atlanta. Birmingham and Allan.
tic Railway. through which the At.
lantic Coast Line will attempt to buy
the road when 1t Is offered for sale
June l6
Evening star., 1926-05-16
Letter Loafed 32 Years.

7 F'UU t1ppPrs N1-II az
Mrs WinnOw q Detroit woman.
wrote a letter IN 1894 {" her brother
in London. ont Il has just been de
liyered al that address. - years later
The brother L. whom the letter was
sent. having been dead - Years. it
was opened by sister now living at
that number. What h"iGhtens tht
mystery of the letters Whereabouts
in the meantime is that the address
on the cuyelOp" * as plain as the da5
it was written and the letter iS un
damaged. nor can the postal author
tiles even make q guess about tho
cause rf the delay.
Evening star., 1926-05-16
POLICE TRANSFERRED.
Seven Privates Ordered to New
Posts by Hesse.


Chief of Police Edwin Il. ilesse yes
terday ordered the transfer Of seven
police privates. The changes. which
become effective today. follow.
Motor cycle Officer James A. Barn
hart. transferred from the fourteenth
70 the third precinct; Motor Cycle
Officer Jeremiah Mills. from the third
to the fourteenth precinct; Precinct
Detective Henry a. cole. from the
fourteenth u the seventh precinct:
Precinct Detective Fuller J.. AIRING
ton. from me seventh to the four
teenth precinct; Foot Patrolnan Wal
ter G. Bauer. from the third to the
fourth precincj: Foot Patr0lman Pres
ton NJ Cox. from the tenth to the
third precinct. and Foot Patrolman
Byron NJ Moore from the fourth to
the tenth precinct.
Evening star., 1926-05-16
CLOSES SOUP KITCHENS.
Gen. Flora Drummend Works
Against Strikes in Wales.

GLASGOW. May 10 l4o). Gen. "
Flora Drummond. moving spirit ot
the Women's League Of Empire to
day closed UP all the soup Kitchen :
which she had established on fhe
CLYDE during the general strike.
She has left for Wales, where she
will hold a series of meetings among
miners wives in an effort To solidifv
them behind a movement directed
against strikes and lOtkoutS.
Evening star., 1926-05-16
Marriage Is Only
Thrill Left Him,
Amundsen Holds
By the Assoclated Press.

NEW YORK, May 15.-But one
great adventure is left for Roald
Amundsen, conqueror of the North
and South Poles. and this was mar
riage. Just before his transpolar
flight, Amundsen was asked what
thrill would be left for him after
he had reached both Poles.
None, probably. but marriage.
he said. although / have not yet
found the girl. Certainly l think
| should then retire and let
younger men do something, for
flying is but started and there will
be many new fields to conquer in
that realm"
Evening star., 1926-05-16
Pierce-Insull Troth Told.

CHICAGO. May 10 Ip.-The en-
gagement Of Miss Adelaide Lyman
Pierce and Samuel insult. jr., was an
nounced today by the girls parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ingalls, Pierce.
Mr.. Pierce is the president of the
Saline County Coal Corporation. Mr..
insult is the son of Samuel insult,
head Of many public utilities.
Evening star., 1926-05-16
Coat Costs S85.000.

\ genuine chiuchiila coat now costs
$50, 900. because Peru has banned the
killing Of the animals to prevent their
extinction. says the Dearborn Indie
pendent. ChinChillaS have been
crossed with American rabbits in au
effnrt 10 obtain q substitute fur
Evening star., 1926-05-16
Given Right of Way.

Big news always has the right of
way on all wires. San Diego. Calf,
is Just as interested in the progress of
the great British strike as Augusta,
Ne. Minneapolis, Mimi. wants the
details of the shooting of Mussolini
as quickly as Miami, Fla. But, while
news is news at all times, it may be
news that appeals to but one section
of these somewhat extended United
States.
News that might cause John X.
Smith of Portland. Me-, to yell ex-
citedly TO Mrs. John to come and
listen to this probably wouldn't even
check the scanning eye of John G..
Smith of Portland, Ore, if his paper
carried the same story. The event
arousing the interest of the North
eastern Smith may have occurred in
Austin. Tex, and concerned the do
ings of some persons widely known
in New England. Therefore, it was
up TO the offices of the Associated
Press in Austin, Kansas City, New
York. Boston and Portland, Me-, to
see that the Maine Mr.. Smith got
the story promptly, while the Oregon
Mr.. Smith had no opportunity to be
bored by it.
This may seem somewhat long and
eppucated. and. as it affects Just
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
 GIVEN ALASKAN SETTING

Seward. Alaska, lH9--The resur- rection of Christ receives an Alas kan setting in q painting by Jan Van Empel, on the reredos of St Peters Protestant Episcopal church here The painting was done at the request of Bishop Peter T. Rowe of the Alaska Diocese, who met Van Empel when the latter was touring the northland in search of inspiration.
 The upper portion of the work shows the fignre of the risen Christ surrounded by ministering angels Views of Resurrection Bay, on which Seward is situated. form the horizon. In the lower foreground on either side of the opened tomb are grouped representative charac- ters of Alaska's population.
 Alaska is full of inspiration for the painter" declared Van Empel "The country is rough and harsh. the characters rugged. It Is Nature in frowning mood"
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
FEDERATED CHURm
(Contributed)

The Ladies Aid had an interest- ing and pleasant session at the home of Mrs. Baldwin yesterday.
 The Young Peoples' Clubs meet this evening at the Parsonage. his trionic and gastronomic arts being exercised.
 The members of the League are considering the following Lenten subjects:
 March 7th, "Christ in the Upper Room"
 March l4th, Christ on the Mount of Olives"
 March Fist, Christ in Gethsem- ane."
 March 2Sth. Christ on Golgotha."
 Our motto for March. Body i'm portant Mind more important. and Soul most important"
 Every Sunday. School at eleven i; League at seven and shOrt song fer- vice at 7:45. just bafora .he otdin- alS evening WDVSi'D. Auuc Nui sing the old songs. tomorrow.
 The special mis'icnar. appeal is tloving successful
 The March get-tO-gether social takes place next Friday at S:30. Members and friends are invited to our friendly fellowship.
 Our invitation-=to all who mourn and need comfort-to all who are weary and need rest-to all who are friendless and want friendship to all who are homeless and want sheltering love. to all who pray and to all who do not. but ought-to all who sin and need Saviour. and to whosoever will. the Federated Church opens wide the doors and make free a warm place. and in the name of Jesus the Lord says--Wei come.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
Charleston Grips Chinatown
 While Conservatives Brown

San Francisco. (R)-Tn the "street of Dim Laaterns" they are dancing the Charleston. The younger gen eration of San Francisco's noted Chinatown has accepted the ultra modern step much to the disgust of staid celestial parents.
 Chinese "jaxz" musieians are sup plying Hitting tunes and sleek. we'll groomed youths and brown-eyed beauties are taking to the step en- Enthusiastically. First somewhat timidly but now in open defiance of the frowns of more conservative elders, is the dance indulged. To emphasize the approval given the new step. prizes are published and
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

ed He lost the fight to make Charles B. Warren attorney gen eral and faces the possible rejection of Wallace MeCamant for Federal Judge: Thomas P WoOdlock of New York. for member of the Inter state Commerce Commissions: and Charles W. Hunt. of Iowa, for Fed eral Trade Commissioner. The President Is enjoying excellent health and seldom attends social functions. He retires few hours before midnight and often takes a nap after lunch.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
sTnnk MARKET
 RALLIED SLIGHTLY

New York. March !, (R)-Strong financial interests and hundreds of bargain hunters and small investors disturbed the Stock Market by bid ding for hRpdreds of thousands of shares. Scores were issued and the market rallied from one to fifteen points before noon. The total sales the first two hours reached one mill lion three hundred thousand shares. During the same period yesterday. one million five hundred and seven ty five thousand shares changed ha9ds.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

The funeral of Mrs, R. w. Shy der wno died Monday March lst, was held from the NJ. F. church and was largely attended by both white and Eskimo friends of the deceased. The services were in charge of Rev. Baldwin assisted by Rev. Herd. The church choir sang Asleep in Jesns," and Nearer My God to Thee" The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The sym pathy of the community goes ont 10 the bereaved family.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

The Chamber of Commerce Direc- tors met last Sunday afternoon at selves into working committee. and to discuss things in general of interest to the community and Sew ard Peninsula. The next meeting f the directors will be held next Tuesday. March 9th al NOON, al Bahlke Restaurant, at which time they will take advantage of the lunch hout 10 hold q short business nreiine.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
ONE PLANES ENGINE
 Is ASSEMBLED

Fairbanks. Mareh 3, tR-The assembiage of one engine of tho % tlkens Fakker plane has Deen completed. The. wosk will start on the big plane tomorrow. It will take ten days to complete this work as the engine had never been assem bleA before. No engine can be turn ed over until all is ready as it must be kept warm when once started. Hubbard. the mechani- ciap, Is not working. He wounded his haad with hammer. and the cold weather caused 1t to swell con siderably.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
RADIO FANS CAN LISTEN
 IN ON ANCHORAGE TONIGHT

Anchorage. Alaska. March 5. (P
 The local broadcasting station kFQD announced that District De putty Grand Exalted Ruler l.. F. Kubley. of Ketehikan is here mak- ing his first official tour of Elk lodges in his Jurisdiction and will discuss Elkdom Friday night at S:30 Anchorage time, on q wave length of 300. This will mark the first time any lodge official ever sent a message by radio in Alaska
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
COMPASSION GRANTED
 POWER PERMIT

Washington. Mareh 3. (P-The Federal Power Commission granted the Lake Virginia Mining Company permit to develop power in the vicinity of Wrangell, Alaska. The Forest Service report on the appli- cation was to the effect that the company proposed to develop twen- ty-two hundred horse power tc he used in working mining claims.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

John C. Rose wishes the Nugget 10 convey the information to drivers uf-dog teams and others. who have been helping themselves to drift logs belonging to him. just East of Fort Davis, that he has another pile of fire wood stacked mp just North of the Fort, and il might be little easier for them to load il on their sleds if they will take advantage of calling him tu assist them in load
 ing. MT. Rose staIes That the best
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
NOXLEY'S TOTAL TIME
 WAS 10 hrs, 44 min. :O sec.

Prince Albert. March 5,P1-Ross Moxley of The Pas. won the Sassat- chewan one hundred and sixty mile four lap dog derby and the Premier King Cup. in four hours twelve minutes and twenty seconds. It is estimated that eight thousand peo- pie saw the finish of the race.
 Vernon Johnsqn of Big River, won second place and Harry Olen- sky of The Pas. third place. The
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
LEAGUE OF NATIONS MEETS
 AT GENEVA MONDAY

London. March s, lR-Chamber- lain Is to have a free hand at the meeting of the League of Nations at Geneva. next Monday. at which time they will decide on new per- D anent seats for ths League as well as the Council. Chamberlain announced that he will do nothing which will initiate against Ger many becoming a member if Ger many files an application. It Is also learned that after promises made by Germany when the Locarno Pact was formulated that Germany in tends [" oppose the admission of any new members except herself.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

City Clerk Grimm states that registering Of voters for the forth coming city election Is very slow and that only about 50 persons have registered so far. Candidates are also slow fin announcing them selves for office. and at the present we have failed to hear of single persop to fill the vacancies which will exist this year both on the council and school board.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

Newman Rock who is learning to he printer, and who is now able to operate the linotype to some ex- tent in the Nome Nugget office. was taken to the hospital this week, suffering from very bad cold, he is reported as improving and will be back again at his job soon.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

\ week ago Saturday night the 18th anniversary as an organlzation with big turn out of old Sour doughs seated around the banquet table Ralph Lomen acted as chair man of the affair and after partak- ing of the big eats. numerous pio- neers were called on for few re- marks. Judge G. J. Lomen made the address of the evening, and was a credit not only to the pioneers "l this country, but also to himself. The committee in charge arranged the banquet table. which formed suuare around the lodge roo n, a full sized quarter of roast reindeer meat placed in front of the Pre3l- dent, the vice president, past If"si- dent and chaplain, two officers al each end and two al - n side oi the spacious hall. and when ''e word tu start Tas gwen ell iodf officers started in to carve tha de licious reindeer meat, T.an lini CT was well balanced With other hn' eats and one and all enicyed th" unique barbecue, the first Of Its kind eyer pulled of. Int. commit tee deserves much praise for their successful handling of the affair.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

The Pioneer card party and dance given last Saturday night at the IgloO was well attended as usual. the winners of the card games were Mrs. Aimer Rydeen first. Mrs. J. A. White second. and Mrs. Harry Lit tie the consolation. For the men A. L.. Hermanson carried of first prize, James Corrigan second and J. F. Schmedling the consolation After the card games delicious lunch was served. after which dane ing was indulged in until q late hour.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

COrtlOva, Alaska, March q, (AP) The Bureau Of EtlucaiiO ion steam CT Boxer, Captain Whitlan, went on the rocks in snow storm at White Cliff Island in the Arthur Passage. The vessel is listing bad- ly and the s. S. Clgnn is enrOutc to her assistance.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

r s Deputy Marshal Donald Mcdonald who is stationed al Ma shall on the Yukon River. came over with some witnesses in the ease of T@S vs stephen Azhian. who if f, alleged killed his wife Mary last N inter Mcdonald reports =that things are little quiet over in his hailtwiek
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

Peter Jors"nson a trader and fish 4alter. from the kiv'gp'S Slaugh a tributary of the Sou'h Mouth of the Yukon River, was Nome A'- rival this week, having .tcceiai'a.-iod |. $ Marshal Jones beins wit hess in q murder ease
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

Wallace Porter. wife and daugh ter came up from Gulovin Tuesday for the purpose of placing his daughter in tho hospital for treat ulrut
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
COOLIDGE COMPLETES
 FIRST YEAR

Washington. March 1. R-Psssi- don't Coolidge completed his first year as an occupant of the White House h hts own right. He served two and . half years as Chief Execu- tive. Two of his major yseommen- dations-adherence to the world appyt esd tax reduction were adopt
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
FRIDAY (rEtEGRAaHic)
SNN'k PRICES
 TAKE TUMBLE

New York. March 4,R)-Accord ing to the Associated Press tabula- tors, stock prices broke from one to thirty-three points. The total trading was three million seven hundred eighty-fve thousand shares This breaks all previous records The highest record heretofore being on November tenth last when three hundred forty thousand six hun dred shares changed hands.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

Andy Baner wh" had charge oi the big oil tanks for the Hammon Company up to the time he left for the Serpentine Hot Springs about six weeks ago to seek relief for an acute attack uf rheumatism, is re ported to be about fully recovered and will return to Nome within ! short time.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

t $ Marshal Chas n Jones and Eftt Jshl.str arriTrJ iH Norac Tles AaN alt4,quaA rney Ne been n Huy day musEn5 nip to the Yukon River section after stephen Azhian. q Yukon River Indian, who il is alleged killed his wife. The marshal also brought over several witnesses who will appear in the ease
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

Tonight the Loyal Order of Moose will give a card and dance social to he followed by refreshments. The committee in charge promise q good lime 10 all who attend.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

Pete Bloomhere who has been np #nu pickICreek doing some prospect ing. returned Tuesday afternoon He reports things rather quiet thru ont he Kouearok section
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

New York. March 5, LR-Couatess Cathcart won the right to remain in this country thru her writ of habeas corpus proceedings being sustained on the showing that adul- tery is not a crime turnout the union of South Africa.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

Jack Seidenverg was successfully operated on for Hernia, last Wed uesday by Dr. Rex Swartz, at the Maynard Columbus hospital. Jacl- Is now reported getting along nice ly and is eXpeoted out soon
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
N.R. GABRIEISON,
 AGENT MUTUAL. LIFE INSURANCE O.. OF NEW YORK. Phone Black 14, Nome, Alaska
GRAND JURY

GRAND JURY Will report for duty March Sth. John A. Anderson. II. Breen. w. Brykaln. Jos. E. Dexter Jack Douglas. Harry Everett. Harry Ewert. Thos. Lyle John Mellin. Paul McDaniel. ]. E. Nash Gus Nelson. A. Nerland. James A. Panos. Frank Preston. Rose &. Robinson R. Schafer w. s. Sheehan. Ole Stentield C. A. Sundberg. Jack Iiepieman. W. II. V0ilintina. Theo. Westiake.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

Harry Phillips states that every thing K going to be on the square in the Nsnana Ire Pool The clock has been sealed and the key put in the bank. much interest is mani Tested in several Alaska towns on the time If he breakup of the Tan ann5 river
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

Peter Curran Ir the mail@ea riar. arrived on Monday afternoon as usual with a fnll load of mail and Jeff ont hound "Wednesday morning with full load for he Dutside and Alaska points
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

Henry Hannum who is sinking a shaft with other in the big hend on Snake River, was T visitor in town tile early patr of the week He says that they expect to reach bedrock with the next thaw.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

Oscar Hall is in Nome tr1E Sl Michael He is the agent for The Northern Commercial Compsn! fof the lower Yukon district.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06
PETIT JURY

PETIT JURY Will report for duty March 18th Andrew Anderson. C. Nj. Anderson. w. F. Baldwin. Fred Barnofsky. D. Butler. P. NJ. Danielson. R. Doyle. Miss NJ. Downer. Knut Orange. Mrs. J. A. Harlan. Geo. Hellerich. w. J. Henderson. Mrs. F.. K. Johansen. Louis Johnson. M E. Kerr. J. D. KrOeker. C. o. Peterson. Mrs. Paul S. Potter. H. A. Riegle. Mrs. Thos. Ross. N. W. Rothacher. Peter sather. Chris Sonces. Leonard Smith. John SwedemaH. Mrs. J. A. Thunen. Miss Audrey TreIca!er. Chas. A. vosel. StaAaey Whistler. C. J. Wooftes. Wm. Brookins. Anton Haakonsen. August Erickson. Breds Hansen. Charles V. Olsen. Ludwig Larson. Marie Swanson. JoilH Mellin. John J. Wheeler. Joe Harding.
The Nome nugget., 1926-03-06

MT. and Mrs. B. w Nelly left Nome the forepart of the week for Pilgrim Hot Springs, where they will so1ourn for couple of weeks.