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Evening star., 1926-11-25
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BERRY. We gratefully acknowledge the
Kindness. sympathetic expressions and
floral tributes rendered us by friends:
neighbors and relatives at the death of
our dear husband, father, son and brother.
JOHN E. BERRY. THE FAMILY.
PEARSON. We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our many friends for the kind
ness and beautiful floral tributes at the
death of our beloved mother. Mrs.
HANNAH E. PEARSON.
THE FAMILY.
WILLIAMS. Mrs. Pearl Thomas wishes to
express her sincere thanks to her many
friends for the kind expressions Of SYM
pathy shown her in her recent sorrow at
the loss Of a devoted friend. SAMUEL A.
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Births Reported.

James j. and Mabel B Waters. boy.
Liberato and GiOvannia Capacchoine boy.
Jacob N and Mary E. Alwine. boy
James D. and Mary /. Stubhings, girl.
John c. and Ruth E. Bandurant. girl.
Lewis H. and Kitty Schmidt. girl
Allen T. and Julia A Hudgins, girl
Harold A. and Gertrude L. Vermeule, boy.
Leon II. and Dorothy H. Alderman, boy.
Newman S. and Ella NJ Lee. girl
Richard A. ard Marguerite Sauer. girl
Edward d. and Dorothy L. Carroll girl
Jam"s c. and Catherine NJ Morgan, girl
William j. and Ethel Murphy. girl.
Rudolph and Carolyn Wrobel, boy.
John c. and Toledo Montague, boy.
William and Lena E. Curtis, boy.
French and De'oise Burke jr, boy.
Oliver and Ceseha Fair. boy
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The TRANSPORTATION Players, COM
posed Of the young people Of the
Church Of the TRANSPORTATION, will
present "A Musical Review" at the
Park Theater this evening and Friday
and Saturday evening. 8 o'clock. Pro-
ceeds for work of the parish. This
dramatic club was organized by Rev
j. J. Queally. rector of the church.
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CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Northwest Union, w. c. T. u, will
meet tomorrow, 2 pm, at the home
Of Mrs. w. H. Moore, Iowa Apart
ments. Miss Josephine Griffith. re-
Gently returned from a trip around
the world, will be the speaker.
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Accidentally swallowing a toy bal.
loon, which lodged In his throat. a
6-yearold boy was choked to death at
Durham, England, recently.
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W0men's Alliance Of All Souls
Church will meet tomorrow, II am.
in Pierce Hall, Fifteenth and Harvard
streets. Mrs. Reba Barrett Smith
will speak on the national aspect of
Florence Crittenton Home; Mrs.
Thomas Robertson and Miss Jean Cole
on local work, and Mrs. Wendell Roop
on social hygiene. Luncheon at l
pm. with Mrs. J. Mcdonald Stewart
as hostess. Invitation to all in.
terested.
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The Caravan Club of Almas Temple
will hold a luncheon in the Ebbitt
Hotel. corner Tenth and H streets, to-
morrow at 1890 pm.
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Asphalt which may be applied to
roads without heating has been dis
covered on the Island of Boeton.
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GEN. FRIES is SCORED.
Action in F1ury Case Called Inter-
ference With Citizenship.

The action Of Gen. Amos A. Fries
in connection with Henry Flury,
Eastern High School biology teacher
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Loyal Knights of the Round Table
will meet at luncheon tomorrow. 1890
pm, at the University Club. Robert
A. Cooper, chairman Of the Federal
Farm Loan Board, will speak.
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Stearns Bible Class will meet to.
morrow, / pm. at Mount Vernon
Place Methodist Episcopal Church
South. DR.. K. B. Moomaw will be In
charge.
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Tomorrow will be society night" at
the Health Food Show being held at
the National Health Institute, 1923 X
street. Music and nature dancing
from pm,
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ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.

The Aurora Club will give a dance.
O'Clock, at the Lee House.
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SHOES. 2 pairs. on street car by working
man. 1746 willard ST.. 2nd floor
SPECTACLES. shell-rimmed. week AGO Tues
day on 10th between F and N Y ave or
near 5th and II ne. Call Lincoln 9OO1 w.
WRIST WATCH, ladys white gold Elgin.
Return to Raleigh; reward 26s
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SETTER DOG. brown and white Reward II
returned to j: Banes. Rverdale Md
Phone Hyattsville 291-J. 90"
Settlers (2) female white with brown
spots and brown ears. Liberal reward Col
lo30-J.
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Combines attractive
ness with serviceability.
A new and beautiful
shape.
On our Budget Plan of De-
ferred Payments.
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LOST.

sWers to name ''Pomsie'': broken tail; at
10th and Kennedy SITS. NV; liberal reward
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27
EXTEND THE ALASKA RAILROAD

The precent Railroad while it useful purpose in that connects Fairbanks the mining center of the n eror and the great Tanana Valley with the seaboard is inadequate to the development of the great country that lies the North of Fairbanks and that great mnerabe stretching around the head waters of the Tanana.
 The greatest agency contributing to the industrial str and commercial supremacy of he United States is O- Petroleum and it's products More than 80 per cent of the worlds supply of oil produced in the United States With 20O000OO automobiles and countless thousands of stationary and marine gas engines, consumption is than three times the combined consumption of all other countries. Last year consumed over 600,O00 900 barrels With consumption daily increasing and the visible source of supply rapidly diminishing the time is at hand when of supply must be found Whitther shall we lookto Latin America to the Arc tic?
 American capital has learned to tread the jungle of Latin American legal technicates with extreme caution and we'll it may for at the present moment anx iousy watching the outcome of the strained relations istng between the United States and Mexico The bone of contention is the American investment in Mexican oil lands Ii tomorrow the Mexican government put in force Article 2 of the 1917 Carranza Constitution practically every American investment in oil lands in Mex ico could be confiscated within twelve months.
 In the Arctic aside from the Government reservation the country is open to exploitation under liberal leasing law. That there great Oil fields up there ia niliar with the country doubts
 Edward L. DOheny, the richest and most successful individual oil operator in the world recently said that the best indication ofan oil country oil You have in the Arcticakes of o the size and extent of which nowhere else in the world But before can be mined and refined and brought in touch with the industries which nature intended it to serve the railroad must be extend ed to the Arctic.
 No one familiar with interior Alaska, questions the logic the feasibility of extending branch of the rail road Up the fertile valley of the Tanana penetrating the rich mineral belt of the Chisana thence connecting with the Copper River Railroad at~McCarthy
 For many years one mine in this range has been pro ducing more than onesiXh of the worlds copper. Be yond this mine in the range is the great Chsana mining district. Since Bratnober's tme competent en- gnee8 have agreed that with proper transportation the mines of this district be made to produce mineral wealth outrivalng all the Edolados and Golcondas of both fact and fiction.
 The road should be extended to the Arctic Oil fields and it should be extended to the upper Panama. As it now stands, it is story half t0ld-a song unsung-a promise unfulfilled
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27
1,800 PLAYERS TAKE PART
 IN SCREEN WEDDING

Norma Talmadge's marriage" in "The Only Woman" latest photo play was the most gorgeous ever staged in Hollywood.
 More than 1900 players took part in the church ceremony. The men wore formal morning attire, and the 900 actresses wore expensive gowns designed by Clare West, .costu.ner to Norma and Constance Talmadge. Page boys, flower girls, choir and altar boys in their picturesque cos- tunes and maids of honor in the latest of f1lny gowns. contributed to the color of the scene.
 "The Only Woman" which will be
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A DUTY OF CITIZENSHIP

Seward politicians had better wake up for the coming city elections Notwithstanding that the filing for the municipal ticket closes Wednesday there has been so far not been one single filing for the Town Council
 We would like to the people of Seward take lit tie more interest in their local affairs We would like to of the efficient streecorner critics run for council and we assure them of our sincere support just let them know the difference between the outside ookng in, and the nsdes doing.
 For Mayor, the Honorable L. V. Ray seems to have clear field The unanimous opinion of the citizens seems to be he should be returned to office.
 The most serious candidacy before the people is the vacancy on the school board The public school is the most mportant institution in country or in any coun- try Notwithstanding this, our people do not seem to realize the importance of getting on the school board that willing to take the time and have the ability to properly supervise the school
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27
Head of Big Contracting
 Company, Seward Visitor

e. A. Carlson, member of the well known finn of road constructors and contractors, Seims & Carlson of Spok- ane and Seattle, arrived in Seward this morning from the south. Mir Carlson ist on his way to Fairbanks. He did not state what his business is at this time, but did say he had a month to spare, so he thought he would take a run into the Interior and look the country over. He will be in Fairbanks for two weeks prob ably, While in Seward he is a guest at the Hotel Van Glider.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27
Capt. and Mrs. JOhansen
 Hosts To Many Guests

"A new game was introduced to; thirty Sewardites last evening, who were guests at the delightful affair presented by Capt. and Mrs. Johanseh in their apartments in, the Arcade building The game called "Cootie" is not a card game, but is played with an. ivory. cube, and that it struck a popular chord, was mani Tested by the numerous compliment ary remarks heard today. The eve- ming was one round of pleasure, dancing, singing and music and an array of refreshments unexcelled.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27
MABEL MINE OWNERS ARRIVE

w. s. Horning and J. R. Bartholf owners and operators of the Mabel mine, in the Willow creek district arrived in Seward this morning on the SIS. Northwestern. They are en route to the district to make prepar- ations to open the property up for the coming seasons operations. Both have been spending the winter in California and Washington
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27

shown at the Liberty theater tomor- row Sunday night, is Norma Tal- madge's first photoplay since "Se- .crets." The story is one of a girl who marries man she hates in or der to save her father from disgrace. Aside from the heart interest, the picture presents some of the most vivid and thrilling shipwreck scenes ever screened.
 This magnificent photoplay will be presented at the Liberty theater Sun day evening only. Don't miss it.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27
BOY SCOUT MEETING

Wm. A. Sanford was admitted into membership of Ptarmigan Troop No. l, Boy Scouts of America, at last evenings regular weekly business meeting held at the S. A. c. Little business was transacted during the session the greater part of the eve- ming being taken up with a game of baseball which was won by troop No. 2.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27

Citizens of the Third Judicial Division should feel proud of the forward manner in which Judge FL mer E. Ritchie is meeting his tradcers in Washington No apologizng and Pm sorry did this or that" from Double E The only exception we take in Judge Rit- chles remarks before the Senate Judiciary SubC Commit tee IS the one ergarg the available for the judge smp We believe that there are several lawyers in this DlVlslon who would make excellent judges.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27
cANNERY CREW GOES WEST

The S.S. Northwestern, which ar rived in port this morning from Se- attle, brought in cannegy crew for the Seashore Packing Company's plant located at Kukak bay. The crew will take passage westward on the S.S. Redoudo.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27
MRS. E. B. sWEYBREcHT HOME

Mrs. Emilio B. Weybrecht, prom inent resident of Seward, and sister to MT. Cal M. Brosius, returned home this morning from a pleasant few months stay Outside. Mrs Wey- brecht enjoyed her visit immensely and renewed friends with many for mer acquaintance
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27

The S.S. Redondo which arrived in port last night from the south de- parted for the westward this morn ing The vessel has about 200 tons of cannery supplies on board.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27
ANCHORAGE cLo14lE'R RETURNS

Isadore Bayles, clothier of Anch- orage and we'll known Alaskan, re- turned to Seward this morning from a combined business and pleasure trip to the States. MT. Bayles has been Outside for the past two months, visiting with his family who are residing in Seattle, and also, making spring purchases for his store.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27

All candidates for city offices have to file before p. m. Wednes- day, March 31, or at least five days before election. exclusive of Sundays.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27

Select your Easter cards now and mail them out Saturday. Easter ar rives April 4, just time enough to get them out.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-27
NOTICE OF DISTRICT TERM
 OF COURT.

A Term of the District Court of Al aska, Third Division, has been called to convene at Seward, Alaska, Thurs day, April 22nd, 1926, at ten o'clock a. m. in the Federal Court room in said town.
 W. N. CUDDY,
 Clerk of the District Court,
 Territory of Alaska, Third
 Division.
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ventton will take place at the Octa-
gOn House. from 4 to 6 pm.
The evening session on Thursda =
will convene in the Cha mber of Com
merce Building Auditorium. at which
addresses and papers on the general
topic of Washington and Environs"
will he given. Plans for the obseTv-
ance of the bi-centenary of Washing
toms birth, in 1882. will be discussed.
An early morning business meeting
from $50 to 10. will start the last
days sessions. Results of the voting
for the gold medalist will be an
nnunced at 10 am
Harvey W. COrbett of New York
will speak on THE Restoration OF
Jerusalem as an Exposition Project"
at the luncheon session at the Hotel
Washington at 1890. Friday after
noon portrait of Thomas u Walter
will he presented to the Government
Later in the afternoon officers and d.
rcctOrs elected for the ensuing year
will be announced.
The sessions will close with a ban
quet in the Chamber of Commerce
auditorium at 8 pm, followed by an
in Education will be discussed.
Medals will be presented to Leopold
StokOwski and V. r. Won Lossberg.
and awards of fellOwshipS announced
The induction of the new officers will
then take place, bringing the conven-
ton To an end.
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new JERSEY PLANS y
LAW ON CONTRACTS
Would Separate Branches Of Work
on All Public Buildings
in State.

Separate contracts for plumbing and
gasfitting. steam and hot-water heat
ing, steam power plants, ventilating
apparatus, electrical work, roofing
and sheet metal work on public build
ings is the aim of a bill recently in
troduced in the New Jersey Legisla-
ture. The bill provides that separate
contracts shall be effective on altera-
tions as well as on All new work and.
further. that 1t shall apply to not only
state buildings but to counties.
municipalities and all political sub
divisions within the State.
The bill is being vigorously opposed
by the New Jersey membership of the
Associated General Contractors of
America and by the Washington
headquarters of the organization.
Another important bill introduced in
the same Legislature provides for the
licensing of contractors on public
works within the state. The bill.
however. makes no reference to CON
tractors engaged on any other type
of work.
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INDIAN TRIBE RITES
TO FEATURE MEETING
War Dances and Other Ceremonies
Scheduled for Real Estate Con.
vention in Oklahoma.

Indian tribal rites. war dances. fu
neral ceremonies and the rest will be
reproduced by the Indians of Okla
homa for visitors to the annual CON
vention in Tulsa, Okla, June to IL, =,
of the National Association of Real
Estate Boards Frank Cayou. him.
self an Indian noted for his expert
ence in directing reproductions of
tribal rites will have charge of the
ceremonies The rites will he held in
park. converted for the oCca sion
into wooded bit of primitive land
scape, lit by tribal fires.
The Indian dances are scheduled
for the evening of Tuesday. June s.
the opening day of the convention
proper. They will rank with the
TULSA Stampede" the program of
rodeo stunts t6 he given later in the
week. as principal features of the con-
vention entertainment program. The
entertainment plans open on Monda V
evening. June Z. when there will be
Il reception for arriving delegates and
da ncinG 1T the. Hotels Mayo and
Tulsa.
The swimming baths of one of the
big Atlantic liners hold 100 tons of
warm sea water and there are 30
dressing rooms ranged around the
Gid
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by y. 4. DAVIS l


Secretary. Electric League of washington.
One of the prime factors that en-
ters into a properly balanced home
ts the question of adequate lighting.
Without the proper arrangement of
this important feature the work of the
lrchitect on the interiorf house, the
Eork of the interior decorator and of
lhe builder may be ruined. Because
If this the Electric League of Wash
hgton has taken a great deal OF In
erest in the ideal hoEnes demonstra-
lon made possible Though The Star.
| The question of illumination is as
Ld as the centuries. Light has been
hans best friend from the time he
lsed fire to keep away wild animals
the early ages to the X-ray.
Wiring Is Important.
The modern home of today. whether
httage or mansion. should be wired
an ADEQUATE manner. 1t is vitally
hportant that this be done. In the
lannjng, see to 1t that adequate illu-
hnation is provided with proper
Witch controls. You should be lib
fal In the placing of convenient out
rs throughout. See that they are
aced in the proper positions. These
b'r-Saving outlets mean much to
brr convenience and comfort. The
cderate cost of electric installations
DAY allows you the privilege of add
e these outlets with very little ad-
tional cost
he Electric League of Washington.
Lough any of its authorized repre-
htativeS. will be glad Of an oppor-
nifty at any time to confer with you
the proper planning OF an efficient
firing layout" for your home. This
rvice is rendered without cost.
Choice of LuminarieS.
I'm the choice of luminaries choose
llv those that will serve the particu-
purpose intended. BE careful and
Ioid exposed light sources. BY that
mean direct glare of exposed lamps.
laded light is at all times more eff
lent if properly directed. Eyesight
I'd health are beyond price and, if
1t, generally beyond replacement.
Shaded light is a comfort. Comfort
BANS restfulness. Comfort, there
Re, is a necessity rather than a
kury. Study the character of your
lme. and select luminaries that har-
hnize and ones that Will produce the
sired quality of illumination. The
lried assortment manufactured TO-
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loose from, both as to price and
talitN. In making up your budget
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FINANCE FIRM OFFICER
FOUND GUILTY IN FRAUD

BY INC ASsUtIdCtN fTFbS.
ST. LOUIS, May Edward j.
Barrett, general manager of the de-
funct Federal Home Building Corpora
ton, was found guilty late yesterday
of nine counts of using the mails to
defraud by jury in Federal Court.
Sentence was deferred. The jury dis
agreed in the case of Christian w.
Beck, president Of the company, who
was tried jointly with Barrett.
Indictments against Gus o. Nations.
former chief Federal prohibition agent
here. and three other defendants, who
were officers officers in the company.
had previously been dismissed for
lack of evidence. The company was
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right: Miller A. ~ Miller, Lewis
Walter Dunigan
o c.
baugi,
left right Jesse Hedges. r. Eliot Middleton Morris Caftz
Row left to right Henry l. Breunnser and Walter Vaughn
w A. ~ Miller building detached Wes
building detached
building
Walter the Marietta Park
a and lass It's
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CONTRACTS AWARDED.
Service Sewers Will Be Constructed
in Several Streets.

A contract for the construction al
a service sewer in Irving street. be
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets. was awarded by the COmmi>-
sioners Yesterday to the NJ. kain Co.
whose bid on ;iie project was s.
34359
The commissioners also awarded I"
w. A. Pate. jr., contracts for con
structing service sewers in Colorad"
avenue between Sixteenth and Seven
teenth streets. and in Hemlock street
between Twelfth street and Alaska
avenue. The bid on the first project
was S1,76S.12 and on the latter 81.
O706S
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HOME & GARDEN
ARCHITECTS TO STUDY TOWN
PLANNING AT FARLEY HERE
Convention Will Open Wednesday With Reception
at White House-Capital Development
to Be Surveyed.

Town planning in Florida will fea
ture the discussions of the ffty-ninth h
convention Of the American Institute
of Architects, which will he held in
Washington for three days beginning
Wednesday.
John Nolen, president OF the Ma
tiOnal Conference on City Planning
will describe advances in the laying
out of new communities which have
arisen, it was announced by -. Everett
Wa.d of New York. president of the
institute. Mr.. No,en's address will be
delivered al n luncheon meeting to b"
held at the Hotel Washington Thur
day.
President Coolidge at 12:45 O'Clock on
the opening day is another central
event. Earthquake hazards, conserve
tiOn of natural resources. historic
monuments. election of officers and n
gold medalist. plans to develop Wash
ingtGn architcCturally. education,
school building sta ndards and foreign
and industrial relations will be main
themes of the convention. which Is tn
he held in the United States Chamber
of Commerce Building.
Representatives Of the institute :
90 chapters. in all parts of the coun-
try. will attend, as well as repre-
sentatives of allied arts aud the build
ing industries. \ portrait of Thomas
u. Walter will he presented To the
Government by the institute.