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Evening star., 1926-03-16

To have been in Havana. Cuba.
March 16, 1912, was to mark upon
ones life calendar q day OF days,
never to be forgotten.
one recalls 1t all vividly, and per-
haps the anniversary permits one 10
tell the story again.
TO have seen the burial OF the
Maine, the splendidly solemn cere-
monies, was to be stirred by feeling
Of patriotism, pride and pathos tnat
touched deep chords in the heart.
The history of the great disaster
that destroyed the big ship and killed
26O of her crew, the finding OF the
court of inquiry, the war that fol-
lowed. the bill authorizing the raising
of the wreck and it's wonderful ac-
complishment has often been written
and yiyidly told. The events of Sat
urday, the 10th Of March. were the
closing chapters in the thrilling tale.
The day was faultless. with mid
summerlike sunshine; q clear Sky
that reflected itself in the blue sea
made it a deep sapphire.
The city of Havana with its pretty
yellow and pink houses stood out like
n cameo-cut village, vivid. picturesque.
The incurving bay along the Malecon
was outlined by white foaming waves
that broke below the sea wall. Moro
Castle, at the harbor's entrance. stood
grave and beautiful. The whole Gu
ban world seemed TO stand. to watch
and wait for the signal that was to
move the great funeral procession.
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From our vantage point at Cabanas
we overlooked the panorama down
into the bay where the big gray
cruisers. North Carolina, with her
sad burden of dead seamen, and thu
Birmingham, awaited the moving OF
the brown, shell-crusted wreck.
The Maine still stood within the
breakwater formed for her raising.
A great American flag waved bravely
above her fiower-strewn deck. About
the bay, yachts. motor boats, ferry
boats, the Cuban gunboats and hun
dreds Of small craft sailed about ready
to fall into line. Along the shore. as
far as eye could reach, stood crowds.
on balconies and roofs. in windows,
upon battlements of the forts. silent,
absorbed spectators In a strange, i'm
presSive pageant. '-.t
Promptly at o'clock the guns were
fired from Cabanas. the North Caro-.
lima and Birmingham and slowly the
tugboat Osceola started making taut
| the cable that fastened her to the
Maine. Like some broken old war.
rior, leaning upon the little tugs that
supported on either side, she moved
away from her ID years mooring, dig
nified but pathetically battered.
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All the world that looked on re.
| membered the gallant ship that went
down, not in defeat, but to liberate a
country, and that ,her burial was to
be her honor and triumph. a lone
figure in black stood at the front
: OF tho boat, tlae Slot, who was to
Evening star., 1926-03-16

fear Egvpt-perhaps The same in.
denendence applies to Japan as to
her silk. We no longer need her silk.
now that we have ravon-"iust as
good' for miladv's gown though not
so strong and serviceabIe for para
chutes. nor so sn1okeless for gun!
powder bags.
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The committee does not recommend
any retsliatorv legislation - not even
suggesting reciprocity efforts on non-
competitive products. The protection.
lists point with pride" and the mi
noritv "view with alarm the epera-
tions Of the tariff. but no Dolicy is an.
nounced telling the world what we are
going to 10 about 4.
tcopygisht. 1oDo. b Raul 2. Uell1as.l
Evening star., 1926-03-16
THE BURIAL OF THE
BATTLESHIP MAINE

open the sluice gates Of the bulkhead
and let the sea into the hold when
the three mile limit was reached.
Following Immediately behind camo
the dredge that had so important u
part in the marvellous feat of raising
the Maine, like d faithful servant thai:
performs the last sad offices for the
dead.
Then gradually the line was formed.
the North Carolina, Birmingham.
cruisers. the four Cuban gunboats,
yachts. followed by steamers and tugs
carrying various civic organiza tions.
The ships moved very slowly, keeping
q measured distance apart. and az
they passed the grim Moro Castle she
doomed out IL salute, which was
echoed by the breaking of the se;L
against the ramparts.
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The soft Summer breeze waited
back to us Chopin's funeral march
played by the band on one of tho
cruisers. On, on. they sailed until az
the three-mile distance they formed,
the cruisers on the right, the Cuban
boats on the left, leaving the Maine
alone in the center.
The lines of the Osceola were cut
off. The small boat bearing the pilcc
who had opened the valves TO let in
the water of the Gulf drew away.
The marines and sailors on the bat
tleships and gunboats stood at atten-
ton. Americans and CubanS barred
their heads.
One began to wonder if the Maine.
broken and crippled as She was, might
not protest, rebel at the last, to being
again buried. 1t seemed so patheti-
cally human. But had she refused tn
sink there We're weapons at hand
against which she would be power
less.
. Patiently, resignedly. she gave up.
growing weaker and weaker, the for
ward portion of the boat lifted and
sank, then as the sea broke over her
it was like some wounded creature
struggling TO regain her hold.
Finally the lower end of the boat
went down, and we saw the big flag
dip as if bowling to the inevitable, anu
it was gonei
TAPS were sounded, salutes from all
the ships We're fired, and above the
grave fioated the roses and lilies, Il
perfect tribute.
The ship bearing the dead seamen
lost in the sinking of the Maine SD
many years before sailed away for
the last burial at Arlington. and tht
beautiful day with it's sad yet glori-
Gus triumphant procession was over,
perfectly planned, perfectly executed.
Our little party. which had place.
their flowers reverently within the
ship the day before, To 20 down with
her, came away prouder than ever
of being Americans. of belonging 10
a Nation that Understands the signifi-
canoe of such an occasion and can
express with such touching eloquenca
the depth of its feeling and apprecia-
ton! HELEN WRIQH1.
Evening star., 1926-03-16
The Chapman Case.

George Chartres, better known by
his name in crime Of Gerald Chapman.
must hang in the State Of Connecticut
on the 7th Of April. This Is the result
Of the refusal of the Supreme Court
TO grant petition for a writ Of cer-
.iorari filed with It on the ground that
the President Of the United States had
no right to grant him q Communication
Of Federal sentence in order that the
law Of Connecticut might take its
course. He has exhausted all his ap.
peals. save to the State pardon board.
action Of which must be unanimous,
and such action, in the light Of the
composition Of the board, headed by
the Governor, who has heretofore ex.
pressed his belief that Chapman's con.
viction was justified. is improbable.
Yet his attorneys declare that they
have not given up hope Of securing a
stay Of execution or a retrial on the
ground Of newly discovered evidence.
Public interest in the Chapman case
| is intensified by the extraordinary
character Of the accused and now con-
demned man. his ingenuity in effect.
ing escapes from prison. his daring in
crime, his unusual temperament. But
chiefly interest centers now in
whether a man who has been con.
yicted and has exhausted all the ordi.
nary appellate resources to escape pun.
ishment will go to the gallows. When
he was convicted there was some de-
| gree Of sympathy for him, some be-
lieying that he had not been given a
fair trial, that he had been convicted
| ,non his reputation. The records OF
the trial, however, do not Justify this
| sentiment. When all appeals in the
state were exhausted and Chapman
faced the moose he had resort to ar
/, extraordinary expedient, claiming that
he must be returned to the Atlanta
| penitentiary to complete his term OF
| imprisonment for maik robbery. Tc
| avoid any possibility Of such a com
pIication and delay, which would have
been in effect a defeat Of justice. he
! was granted Communication Of the At
lanta sentence, and thereupon he
| claimed that the Federal Government,
! could not pardon him in order that he
might be punished in a State. This
claim the Supreme Court has denied.
] The public safety demands the
Evening star., 1926-03-16

Wonderful ancient works Of art are
being unearthed daily in one part OF
the world or another without greatly
influencing popular opinion toward
the view that ancient art could COM
pete in interest or ingenuity with our
own modern movies.
Evening star., 1926-03-16

AS 1t proceeds to settle some OF the
questions arising in the course OF Or
sanization, the League OF Nations
enioys an experience which should
prove Of value In disposing OF matters
vet to come before 1t. The unraveling
Of complexities may as we'll begin
from the very start. 1t means good
discipline for many great tasks.
Evening star., 1926-03-16

When a man speaks disrespectfuliy
Of Mussolini in Italy he is arrested
and fined. In planning q restoration
Of ancient glories the present dictator
evidently holds in admiring attention
the methods of some OF those merci.
less old emperors.
Evening star., 1926-03-16

All the efforts Of Europe in art and
In politics have not succeeded In TAX
inr the attention Of the American
base bail fan away from his favorite
line of interest. A clean national sport
is a wonderful safety valve for the
emotions.
Evening star., 1926-03-16

There is naturally some European
disquiet over the immediate tendency
to draw distinctions in the League Of
Nations relating more or less to wealth
and position.
Evening star., 1926-03-16

One or two more reductions and the
"overburdened taxpayer" will become
an obsolete figure in political or eco
notnic discussion.
Evening star., 1926-03-16
Rate by MaiI-Payable I'm Advance.
AM Other States and Canada.
Member OF the Associated Press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
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Evening star., 1926-03-16
SHOOTING STARS.
ny pu1LASnER JOHNSON.

Paying the Price.
Whenever they investigate
The doings Of a nation,
settle down to cogitate
With sage determination.
I try to learn just what was done
And analyze each movement.
OF course, this life can't all be fun.
II we're to have improvement.
An irritation great find
In blameful disquisition.
Investigation helps the mind,
But spoils the disposition.
Evening star., 1926-03-16
Welcome to Spring,

welcome 70 spring.
A welcome, Gentle Spring. to you.
With genial moods aglow!
We're sure that in a week or two
We need not shovel snow.
care not II the birds renew
Their songs where blossoms grow
I hail a Blissful Hope come true
We Need Not Shovel Snow!
Evening star., 1926-03-16

'"Trainin' dog to stand on his hind
legs" said Uncle Eben, makes de
dog look almost as redic'lous as the
man doiu' do trainIn'."
Evening star., 1926-03-16
Business and Pleasure.

Business Is business" exclaimed
the severe person.
mot necessarily" answered Mr..
Cumrox. 'When a firm easily makes
as much profit as ours does, business
is pleasure"
Evening star., 1926-03-16
THEODORE w. MOVES. Editor os w
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business Office

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Evening star., 1926-03-16

4r5 - 10 deI;vsrnS he carriers within
ihe city at go cents per month; daily oniy.
10 cents per month: Sunday only. 20 cents
pcr month. Orders may be sent by mail or or
telephone Main 5000. Collection is maze oy
carrier at the end of each month.
Evening star., 1926-03-16
Startled.

"vvhat do you regard as the most
startling feature Of that last investi-
gation?"
1.-THE rapidity," answered Senator
Sorghum. with which the public for
got all about It,"
Evening star., 1926-03-16

Jud Tunkins says in some parts Of
the country values have to rise
mighty fast In order to enable spec
ulators to keep up with the cost Of
livin'.
Evening star., 1926-03-16
The Autocratic Instinct.

The AutOcratic Instinct.
When I for peace put in my plea.
! feel It isn't right
For folks with me to disagree
On points that start a fight.
Evening star., 1926-03-16

All the world that looked on re-
membered the gallant ship that went
down, not in defeat, but to liberate
country. and that ,her burial was to
be her honor and triumph. A lone
figure in black stood at the front
Of tho boat, tla0 Slot, who was to
Evening star., 1926-03-16

Q. Who was the little girl who
played she was a little boy in THE
Keeper Of the Bees" s"?-W. A. G,
A. The Little Scout in the movie,
"The Keeper of the Bees" was played
by Gene Stratton Porter's grand
daughter, Gene Stratton.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-29

They came from 8 maker of national reputation and are called irregular. But we
 assure you there is nothing to hurt the looks or wear.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-29

By the Associated Press.
 There Is quotation in the Bible about the insecurity of house built on the sand.
 Through the wonders of modern engineering, however, the twentieth century world has seen not a house, but an entire city built on the sand. and securely.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-29

Darkness closes in on the great city, roar and rush diminish, lights flash and into the tall chairs behind the cash registers of the all-night restaurants climb gray-haired digni- fled, be-spectacled old men.
 Patrons wonder where the come from and who they are. for sug- gestive of better days are the man. ners, the shapely heads, the clothes, the ensemble of these quiet change makers.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
THREE NEW TYPES IF
 NTERFEIT BILLS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. R-No- tice of three new types of counterfeit bills in circulation was broadcast De- cember 13 by W. H. Moran, chief of the secret Service division of the De- partment of Treasury. The divisions circular reported that agents had found a s1O gold certificate, s20 Fed eral reserve note and $50 gold cer- tificate being passed as legal tender.
 Warning that special caution should be exercised in handling the $50 note was given by MT. Moran who said al- so that the back of the BIO note was "extremely deceptive"
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
BLAST VICTIMS DESCENDANTS 0F
 PIONEER STOCK
C. DUNLAP AND J. s. SHAW WELL KNOWN IN MINING
 WORLD

LITTLE SQUAW MINE, Dec. 31. (P)-C. Dunlap, who was blinded Mon- day by the explosion of box of de- tonators, was born at Bannock, Mont His people are among the first settlers there. He went to Nome in the 1900 rush and has been mining in Alaska ever since except for two years spent in Nevada. Various syndicates em- ployed him for exploring the Boring coal fields and for hydraulic mining in the Cook Inlet coun- try. P. E. Dunlap, a brother, is the locator of the rich Snowshoe mine at Libby, Mont. J. s. Shaw, also in- jured in the explosion, comes from county, Calif., his people be- ing among the early settlers there.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
NAVAL COMMITTEE
 ASKS QUESTIONS
CLAIMED SECRETARY WILBUR REFUSED TO SUPPLY CON-
 FIDENTIAL REPORTS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. (P)-The House Naval committee is inquiring into the Pacific war scare in which figured the Fall-Doheny trial. Nc Clintic of Oklahoma, a Democrat, said Wilbur refused to give the committee confidential navy reports on the sub ject. T am advised by a high rank ing officer of the navy that the reports show that the secret policy of the navy with respect to the oil leases and building of tanks was not justified"
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
DR. HRDL|CKA TELLS SCIENCE
 ABOUT ALASKA
PRESENTS PAPER DETAILING RE- SUIT OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL
 EXPLORATION

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31. P-Dr. Hrdlicka, in a paper prepaed for the American Association for the Advance ment of Science, reported exploration of 900 miles of the Yukon river from the Tanana downwards to Boring sea, the islands and the coast from Nome to Point Barrow. "The results were the location of scores of dead villages with some older sites along both the Yukon and the coasts, the
 finding of hitherto unknown stone industry on the lower central Yukon and gathering many archaeological objects, particularly fossoI ivory, which shows, collectively, remarkable and rich old culture with indications of connections deep into Asia and the American northwest coast"
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
s1OO,OOO COMPANY IS
 FORMED IN ANCHORAGE
 AERIAL TRANSPORTATION

ANCHORAGE, Dec. 31. (P)-Busi- ness and professional men have or ganized the s1OO,OOO Anchorage air transports" to engage in aerial trans portation to points within convenient flying distance The company plans to use the latest Amphibian travel planes with Wright whirlwind motors. The four passenger planes will be equipped with wireless, the first in Alaska. It is expected the first plane will start operating March 1 to be used in big game hunting expeditions and by the Alaska Glacier Tours as- sociation.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
ALAMEDA ARRIVES AND GOES WESTWARD

The s. s. Alameda, Captain Wester- holm, of the A. s. S. Co.,, arrived in port this morning from the South bringing a fair number of passengers and 100 tons of general cargo. Of the cargo S5 tons is billed to railroad points and 15 tons for local. The Alameda departs for Halibut Cove and Tutka bay where, at the latter port the San Juan Fishing & Packing Company herring crew, numbering 5 persons, will be taken aboard and south. The steamer is due to return to port Sunday morning and following authorization of passengers will leave immediately. The southbound listing rom this port is reported to be small.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
POISON TAKEN
 FROM ALCOHOL
NEW FORMULA MAKES STUFF DiSTASTEFUL FOR BEVER-
 AGE PURPOSES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. (P-sec- retary Mellon announced his determin- ation to eliminate poisons from dena- tured industrial alcohol, fearing that prohibition is bound to drive drink CTS to use it. It is not the govern ment's duty to poison citizens but to enforce the law, says the secretary. Expert chemists will be able to dena- ture alcohol and make it too distaste- full to drink. When the new formula becomes effective Saturday poisons will be eliminated, but four per cent wood alcohol will remain, which is not injurious.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
WINE PRODUCTION,
 ALCOHOL SHOWS CAIN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. P)-The production of alcohol in the United States in the fiscal year 1926 aggre- gated 2O2,271, ,67O.32 proof gallons, while the production of wines for the same period was 5,4S1, ,O995.63 gallons, according to the annual report of Da- vid H. Blair, Commissioner of Inter- nal Revenue. It was disclosed also that at the end of the year covered by the report, the stock of wines on hand at bonded warehouses and bond ed wineries amounted to 15,056,761 gallons compared with 26,29O,417 gal lon son hand at the end of 1925.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
MINK AVERAGES S12.G9 FUR TIP
 SEATTLE SALE

SEATTLE, Dec. 31. (P)-A special sale on the Seattle fur exchange show ed an active market on all fresh items excepting wolves, which lacked demand. Mink averaged s12.60 for top. Twenty red fox averaged $2O.25 with the top for best lots $23; the best specimens at $40. Muskrats inn proved. Blue fox sold very well, one lot containing all grades bringing $65 average. The entire collection aver aged $51.96. The next sale will be January 26.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
COSTUMES GALORE

Not much has been said recently about the costumes for the mask ball tonight but as everyone knows pre- parations have been underway in al- most every home for two weeks past in designing and the making them. h. dications are there will be everything from a skeleton to Charleston "ba- by" parading and waltzing about to- night. Let the horns flare! On with the dance!
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
MASS MEETING SUNDAY

The attention of the citizens of Seward is again called to the pub lie meeting to be held at the Liberty theater Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at which time local matters will be taken up and discussed. Heading these will be the proposed plan of bonding the city in order that a new school building may be erected. Don't forget the time and place and be on hand!
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31

The President declared the United States and other countries must be prepared to make the same sacrifices in behalf of amity that Washington's colonies made to establish indepen- dent America. He declared that the world has been striving toward peace by seeking to rely upon reason rath- CT than force, but ''We are in danger of slipping back into the old formula. We cannot establish a new principle unless we are willing to make some sacrifices; unless we are willing to put some courage into our convic- tions.'
 Speaking for America, President Coolidge said: we are strong enough and brave enough to resist another domination of the world by military spirit thru our own indepen- dent action"
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31

The report also showed that the cereal beverage production for the fis- cal year had decreased 8,154,34O gal Ions, the total output being recorded at 15O,522,O77 gallons. This produc- tion came from 353 dealcoholizing plants compared with 374 such plants which were in operation during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1925.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
GIRLS TEAMS LiNE-UPS

The W. A. c. lineup which will face the Alaska College girls team to- morrow and Sunday evening will com prise the following players: Elsie Larson and Roberta Mcintosh, for wards; Cecil Leslie, Sigrid Rosness, Mrs. H. F. Morton, centers; Mary Mcconnell, Clara Manthey, Katherine Neville and Viola Sheldon, guards
 The Alaska College girls lineup is:
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31

The s. A. c. basketball lineup for tomorrow's and Sundays games will be Andresen and Willis, forwards; Johnson, center; Galloway and Chya, guards. McEwen will remain on the sidelines at the start. Lieutenant Jones will referee the mems games and Coach Abell, the girls games.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
ATTENTION EX-sERVIcE MEN,!

Beginning next month it will be i'm possible for ex-service men to re- ceive adjusted compensation pay, &C., cording to an announcement made by Harry Lyons, member and officer of the local A. L. Post. MT. Lyons advises those who are untitled to ad- justed compensation to call on MT. Ellis or MT. Fucker, local attorneys.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
NAME IF SHIP
 STILL CONFU USED PARIS THINKS LOST STEAMER WAS kAUkAsUs-ODEssA
 SAYS NO

PARIS, Dec. 31. P)-A message from Vienna said the sinking of the Astoria was not reported, but that an American vessel from Baum nam ed Kaukasus, was reported sunk with the loss of 45 lives on the Bulgarian coast. No such vessel is registered.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31

It is quite likely the awarding for the $35O radioIa set, which is being given away by the Holiday Club, will be made tonight at the Firemen's An nual Mask Ball for indications are that all the tickets will be sold.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
SINKING IS CONFIRMED

ODESSA, Ukrainia, Dec. 31. (P- The sinking of the Astoria is con- firmed and not identified as the sink ing Rumanian freighter Protus which went down with crew of eight.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
MORE ON AIM FEE

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30. (P-The Times said it had learned that new grand jury investigation of tle Aimee McPherson disappearance opens to- morrow
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
DISMISSED MARSHAL
 sTAsER RE|NsTATED

VALDEZ, Dec. 31. (P) - Marshal Harvey Sullivan today received let ter from the department of justice recalling the dismissal of Deputy Mar shal Harry I. Staser of Anchorage and requesting his reappointment.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31
DETROIT PAPER TO FINANCE WILKINS
 ARCTIC FLIGHT
BEN ElELSON WILL ACCOMPANY CAPTAIN; PLANE HOPS IN
 MARCH

DETROIT, Dec. 31. (P)-The Detroit News is to finance Captain Wilkins second attempt to explore unknown area in the Arctic and Ben Eielson, aviator, will accompany him on the hopoff from Point Barrow in a De-
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31

A Firestone auto tire and an adjust able auto mirror has been donated to the Volunteer Fire department as dance awards this evening, by the Seward Machine Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-31

upheld the ideals and faith which led Washington to vc tory in the revolution guides to the nation of the world
 in quest of lasting peace in address concluding the qucentennial celebration of the battle of Trenton and Washngton's crossing the Delaware