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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-25
Seamen Who Know Chanteys Decrease
With Passing of Sailing Ships and Grog
ME" which manages to steer a middle
course on the liquor question.
1t opens with this philosophy:

ME, ;" which manages to steer a middle
course on the liquor question.
1t opens with this philosophy:
Whisky is the life of man.
Whisky. Johnnie. oh.
III drink me whisky while i can.
n. Whisky. JOHNNIE. OH.
Oh whisky straight and whisky strong.
Whisky, Johnnie oh.
Give me whisky and I'll sing you song.
whisky Cor my Johnnie.
"Antis" Sung EN- Down.
Here the anti-liquor forces sank
their opponents in a flood of lung
power, with the Whisky Johnnie re.
frain at the end of each line:
Oh whisky makes me wear old clothes.
Whisky gave me- broken nose:
Whisky killed my poor old dad.
Whisky druv my mother mad.
And so on for innumerable stanzas.
One of the earliest of the short drag
cfanteys, Haul Away, Joe," is just a
step removed from the 'Yo-heave- ho-
ing" origin of chanteys. 1t rollicks
through many stanZas of Irish girls,
who are called fat and lazy, and Of
English girls. beginning:
Oh. once had an Irish girl but she was
And then had yeller girl. she nigh druv
But now I've got an English girl. and she
IS lust daisy.
Still another chantey unearthed con-
Germs one Paddy Doyle. a famous dive
keeper of Liverpool. 1t is told of him
that he kept a cows horn in the back
yard. around which he solemnly
marched green hands that he might
tell a doubling skipper that they had
been 'round the horn" three times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-25
MONTENEGRO STILL
IS WILD PROVINCE
Men Fight, Women Work in
Ace old Monotony of Back
ward Race.


J,ETTINJE. Montenegro, July "a.
While all other capitals of Europe
have been growing at rapid pace.
Cettinte, once the stronghold or King
Nicholas picturesque Montenegrln
kingdom, has slumbered in an atmo-
sphere OF medievalism and Oriental
self complacency.
Situated in the heart of the BLACK
Mountain" district, the natives 1--we
the Same precarious, monotonous
lives they did centuries ago when they
fed from the Turks.
Scene of "The Merry Widow"
But the "I.ittIest of Europe's cap
itals'' still retains al THAT color 70
nance. animation and oriental fasci-
nation which gave Franz Lehar, the
| Austrian composer, his inspiration tor
writing THE Merry Widow. The
spot where he wrote that lively oper-
eta is still pointed out to visitors.
The great oak tree under which the
| redopbtable King Nicholas carried on
| the affairs of state and collected trl5-
ute from his subjects still stands, the
object of intense curiosity by all tour
| lists.
The inclusion of Montenegro in the
Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slo-
|
on the hardy mountaineers, has
changed the outward aspects of Get
TIME but little. In a country which
is made up largely of rock and bar
rem soil, life is given only to the sure,
the strong and the swift. In many
cases the Montenegrin pitches his
modest stone hut high up among the
crags, where the eagle makes its nest.
Women DO the Work.
One American visitor characterized
Montenegro as a land of tomb
stones" Left to itself, the country
would starve, for such small arabic
! land areas as exist produce only about
onc-thlrd the populations food require
ments. The rest must come from the
outside.
Yet in this primitive, poverty-rid-
den land, women do all the work. 1t
! Is an adage as old as the country 1t
self that imam is the warrior and
woman the worker" Mans sole duty
| Is to defend the home and his fam
| ily's honor with firearms. The women
age prematurely under ceaseless bur
den of work, and few of them live
beyond SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-25
BORAH HURLS SLUR
ON U. S. DEBT PLAN
BACK UPON EUROPE

CONTINUED from First Page)
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-25
Wants branches Together.

The Department Of Agriculture Is
firmly convinced that all units of the
market system the retail market, the
wholesale market and the farmers
market and the packing house
branches should all be- tQgether. as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-25

There now is an average of one
radio receiver for every seven families
in Victoria, Australia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
MRS, MCPHERSON
ADvERTiSES ALI.
REWARDS MADE
Practically $l6,500 Offered
for Clues Regarding
Abduction.

DOUGLAS, Ariz., July Z - The
Daily Dispatch today carries an ad-
vertisement which Mrs Aimee Sem
pie Mcpherson has signed. calling
attention to rewards offered for in
formation regarding her abduction
and pointing ont that Los An
geles newspaper has offered $40
0o0 for the arrest and conviction of
the abductors Angelus Temple Will
also pay $4,000. The newspaper will
also pay $1,000 for the discovery
of the shack from which she es-
capped, and the Temple Will also give
500 for the Same discovery max
ing $1,50e
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
BRITT SUFFERS
SEvEhE Stroke
CONDITION BAD
Prominent Local Citizen Has
Stroke OF Apoplexy Early
This Morning.

AS the result of stroke of apo
plexy suffered at $50 O'Clock this
morning, William e. Britt, prominent
local business man and a leading
citizen, is in a serious condition, ar.
cording to DR.. l.. p. Dawes, who Is
attending him. Mr.. Britt is at his
home where every possible attention
is being given him.
DR. Dawes said the stroke was
brought on by high blood pressura.
His condition is serious and under
the best circumstances, he added, he
will be confined to his bed for sey-
eral weeks.
This morning when he attempted
to arise at the usual hour, Mr.. Britt
found he had no control of his mus
cular system. Efforts to arise prob
ably brought on the stroke. His
entire right side is paralyzed His
mind seems to be perfectly clear
and he is conscious of everything
that goes on around him but he has
only partial control over his faculty
of speech and as result is unable
to enunciate at all clearly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
SALVACED SUB
STRIKES ROCK

NEW YORK. July 7.-Submarine
S-51, struck a rock this morning
in the East River when in tow to
the New York Navy Yard from off
Block Island The submarine was
sunk off the island il September
last year when in collision with the
City of Rome, with loss of 33
lives. The submarine was success
fully raised yesterday and was being
towed here to the Navy Yard.
Harbor crafts and other ships arc
flying flags at half mast in honor
of the dead who went down in the
submarine,
Officers of the salvage steamer
were priding themselves on the rails
ing of the craft when she struck
the rock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
DOESN'T KNOW
where HE'S At

NEW YORK, July 7-Assistant
Secretary of Treasury L. c. Andrews,
in charge of Prohibition Enforce
ment, denied he had any intention
of resigning but added.
THE situation is that I'm not
going to decide until I get back
from Europe" The statement was
made just before his departure for
London.
Andrews later said: Il have not
written a letter of resignation. It's
true there has been a discussion
among many Of my associates but
these occur in all organizations"
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
CAPT. WILKINS
HERE TOMORROW
ENROUTE SOUTH
Leader of Detroit Arctic Ex.
pedition Is Passenger
on Alaska.

Capt George Hubert Wilkins,
head of the Detroit Arctic Expedi-
ton, will arrive in Juneau tomorrow
forenoon aboard the steamer Alaska,
enroute to Detroit.
In an Associated Press dispatch
to The Empire, Capt. wilkins said :
"Planes function best in the early
Spring and this is the best time for
exploration work, especially the
month of May. | will return nortl
within two months and conduct test
flights at Fairbanks. Ben Eielson
Alaskan aviator, will remain as
pilot
Capt wilkins intends mapping
the Brooks Range This trip, he
says, is entirely for an unofficia
purpose of testing the planes and
aerial cameras. Point Barrow has
been selected as the permanent base
for the reason that machine shops
and communication facilities at Bar
row are only 100 miles from the
unexplored region of the Arctic. Will
kins' health is splendid and, ac-
cording to the Associated Press dis
patch he is confident the Detroit
Expedition will make another at
tempt next year to explore the un-
known Arctic region.
with my Arctic experience l an
willing to risk walking back if an
accident occurs. | doubt if there
are 10 men in the world willing
to make an attempt of such a thing
| know that can get back" says
wilkins in dispatches
Capt Wilkins lauds Alaskans fol
all assistance given him on his re
cent attempt to fly into the Arctic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
FLIER KILLED,
ARABS BULLET

BASRA IRAK, July 7. Alan
Gotham, British aviator, is heart
broken over the tragic end OF his
mechanician, Elliott, who has flown
many miles with him on his Lon
don-Australa flight and whom an
Arab killed, late yesterday, 100
miles from here.
Cobhams plane was flying low
when a bullet crashed through the
fuselage and entered Elliott's lung.
Gotham continued his flight and
landed near here. Elliott was rush
ed to the hospital where he died
during the night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
INTEREST OF TOURISTS
CENTERS ON ROYALTY

LONDON, July 7. - What will the
250,0O0 American visitors who are
expected this year in England enjoy
most?
This question was propounded by
The Associated Press to a number
of tourist agents and hotel men.
Royalty and its trappings,' was
the unhesitating answer of many OF
the Americans and Englishmen who
have to do with the tourist traffic
Kings and queens and princes and
palaces have greater fascination for
Americans than for continental visit
ors. The latter so the tourist agents
say, have had greater experience oi
royalty and accept it as a matter o.
course.
Red Coated Guards
The changing of the relocated
guards before Buckingham Palace a!
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
SEARCHING FOR
MISSING BOAT

CORDOVA. Alaska, July Cut
ter Haida has left here to seek the
fishing boat of Frank Thomas, of
Katalla, reported drifted out to sea
during storm off the Copper River
fast. The other missing boat which
George FELTON, operated has reached
here after battling in the storm for
four hours and seeking safety in
Constantine Harbor where she lay
until the weather moderated
The Haida spent the Fourth il
Cordoya, losing two games Of base
ball to the locals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
FOUR C0NvICTS
ARE RECAPTURED
Alleged Dcsperadoes Put
Hands in Air at Com
mand, Lone Posseman

McMINNlYlLLE. Ore, July =
Richard Moore, Richard Fran2een,
Walter Fisher and Elliott Mitchcaer,
who escaped from the state pentap-
tiary at Salem last Friday, were cap
tured late yesterday afternoon here
Fisher and Kitchener were expect
ed to shoot it out when cornered, as
they are regarded as desperate, but
they put their hands in the air at the
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Bows Prefer Girls Who DO
Not 'Pet," Surrey Reveals

NEW YORK. July Z. - Boys pre-
fer the girl who does not pet" al
though admitting that they them
selves indulge They are, however.
at times inclined to blame their girl
friends for encouraging "petting" and
"necking"
This was revealed in data just
compiled by the National Council of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. following a worldwide survey
of boy attitudes in preparation for
the Worlds Conference at Helsing-
fors. Finland. in August.
In general, according to the dis
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07

1890 every morning always attracts
many strangers and the changing Of
the guard at Whitehall every morn
ing at IL draws even Il greater
crowd
London Tower, with its murderous
history, Hampton Court and other
palaces associated with the life of
Henry VIII and his unhappy wives,
have a special charm for American
visitors. Even the men and women
who are but slightly versed in Eng
lish history know about Anne Bo-
'leyn. Catherine of Aragon and the
other unhappy ladies who sat on the
throne with him.
Museums. galleries and theaters
which enable visitors to get back
into the atmosphere of the Elizabeth
an era are most popular, especially
(Continaef C. fsge Threo)
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
TO ASK CONTINUANCE

SEATTLE, July 1T Is reported
that Prosecutor f. d. Colvin will on
the Gaines murder trial from July
10 to August 2. The decision is
said to have been reached after he
found himself unable to prepare the
case before August 2.
Counsel for Gaines announced to-
day they would not ask for trial
to be held outside of King County
saying that American common
sense and fair play, a square deal,
can be secured right here in the
King County courts"
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Sentenced TO Die by
The Carrot for Murde,

SANTIAGO, Cuba, July Sal
yatore Agailera has been sentenced
to be garroted for the beating of
his aunt to death when she refused
him money. The CARROT consists of
brass collar with a screw adjusted
so as to strike the back and with a
quarter to a half turn of the screw
the spine Is broken.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
TWO FORMER
PROSECUTORS
HELP GAINES

SEATTLE. July robert S. Nc
Farlane announces he has associated
John d. Carmody with himself for
the defense Of Wallace c. Gaines,
charged with the murder of his
daughter, Miss Sylvia Gaines.
MaeFarlane and Carmody are both
former deputy prosecutors and Car
mody is a veteran prosecutor in muir
der cases.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07

are to enlist additional men.
Success of the law depends upon
popular support. Those who admin
lister the law must constantly have
in mind that it is their duty to
conduct themselves in office in such
a way as to commend themselves
and the law to popular approval. )"
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Matrimony Is Next
Thrill for Amundscn

SEATTLE, July Capt. Road
York for Norway, is reported to
have said that "matrimony is the
only thrill left for me" lie is de-
clared to have met "A young woman
in Norway and it is said he had a
favorable talk with the young
womans cousin, in Seattle, regard
ing matrimony.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Washington State
Town Damaged, Fire

PIE ELL, Wash, July T. Fire
starting about 5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon destroyed one business
block and partly destroyed several
others before brought under con-
troll two hours later. The damage
is estimated at 100000
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
SEAPLANE is FORCED DOWN, FLIGHT
Prohibition Men Are Told
Not TO abuse Their office
But TO Watch Own Conduct

WASHINGTON, July :. - The
Prohibition Enforcement Service
must be composed of "men of
integrity, who are skillful and
courteous in their conduct in office. :"
was the parting word of L. c. An
drews before leaving for London,
thus directing Administrators who
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Former Newspaperman
Candidate for Governor

SAN FRANCISCO, July 7.-Justis
S. Wardell former newspaper pub
Usher and former Internal Revenue
Collector of Northern California and
Nevada, has announced his candi-
dacy for the Democratic nomination
for Governor of California.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
FLIERS DAVIS
AND MERRILL
AT KETCHIKAN

KETCHIKAN. Alaska, July T.
Roy Davis and Russell Merrill have
arrived here in their aeromarine
plane. Engine trouble developed on
the trip north from Seattle and has
necessitated changing motors here.
The two 1iers are enroute to Sew
ard to inaugurate a flying service
to Bering Sea canneries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Italian Government
Suspends All Elections

ROME, July Z - The Government
announced suspension of all proyin.
cial. communal and municipal cleo
tions to make Italians cease internal
political strifes ard improve econ
omic conditions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Woman Mayor
Has No
Silly Reforms

RICHMOND. Cal. July T.
Mrs. Matte Chandler, aged 53,
a BARRIERS wife, has been ap-
pointed Mayor by the City
Council. She announced she had
mo reforms to start, no silly
campaign against short skirts,
female smokers or bobbed hair. "
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
NEW MOVE IN
SEATTLE: RAIDS

SEATTLE, July 7.-Patrons of
bootloggng joints will be arrested
with the conductors under drive
started last night. Prohibition Ad-
ministrator Lyle announced four
were arrested as habitues last night
in two raids.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Philadelphia Exposition
Loses Support Of Church

PHILADELPHIA, July 7. The
Presbyterian Church has announced
withdrawal of support to the Sesqui-
centennial because the exposition is
open on Sundays.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
OIL LINE BREAKS

fORT ANGELES. Wash, July Z.
an oil line became broken on the
PB-l which caused it to descend.
according 10 a radio. The line is
being repaired by the Medusa, re-
pair ship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
DAYTON DAMAGED

DAYTON. Ohio. July Wind
and rain damaged this city yester
day to the extent OF 100000. The
temperature fell 10 degrees in 35
minutes and lis inches of rain
fell in half an hour
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
RFCONSTRUCTFn

SEATTLE, July I. - The PB-1
was manufactured by the Boeing
Company for the nonstop flight. San
Francisco to Honolulu. last year,
and broke down off the Washington
OREGON coast. 1t has been recon-
strueted for the San Diego flight
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
President and
ije on to
acdti0n Camp

PAUL SMITHS, \. Y, July
7.-President and Mrs. Coolidge
arrived here this morning on a
special train and were greeted
by a large gathering of towns
people. They left for the White
Pine vacation camp by motor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
ANOTHER WITNESS

TUCSON. Ariz.. July T G Z
Pape, of this city, told chief of
Police Dyer he saw Mrs MePheraon
in Aqua Prieta on June Is. five days
before she appeared. He identified
her from photographs and said he is
willing to testify 10 thia
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Negro Arrested in
Staying of Woman

SAN FRANCISCO. July T. War
rem George, negro, has been arrested
in the Staying of Mrs. Evelyn Gerber,
whose mutilated body was found in
a ravine in San Mateo County Sat
urdaY.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07

cussion summaries, boys standards
are high. Boys feel that indulgence
in "petting" is detrimental to char
acter, and they propose that such
problems affecting both sexes should
be worked out by boys and girls
together" This plan of joint dis
cussions was followed in a few
localities.
Opinions Voiced
Groups of boys called together in
more than 100 communities to dis
cuss various youth problems brought
out such comments as these:
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
PLANE FLYING
FROM SEATTLE
HAS ACCIDENT
PB-l Forced to Descend on
Nonstop Flight to San
Diego, Cal.

BREMEToN, Wash. July .
Navy seaplane PB-1, flying from
Seattle to San Diego, descended this
afternoon at Pillar Point The de-
stroyer Melvin and Coast Guard
cutter wirelessed they are taking
the plane to Port Angeles
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Claude Bannick Is
Candidate for Sheriff

SEATTLE, July 7.-Police Cap
tain Claude Bannick announced his
County at the County primaries to
be held on September 16. He said
he would not resign his suburban
post to make a campaign.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Plaster Slab Falls,
Movie Audience in Panic

BOSTON, July 7. - A huge plas-
ter slab falling from the ceiling of
the Gem theater last night caused
panic of the audience and over a
score of women tainted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Has Plan to Save French
Financial Situation Now

PARIS, July 7. - Finance Minister
Caillaux told the House of Deputies
today that France must settle
foreign debts in order to stabilize
the franc. He demanded power to
issue decrees to save the financial
situation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
Name BonaticaI Gardens
After President Wilson

WARSAW. July 7.-iIonoring In
Day. Posen City, Ger
many named botanical gardens
president Wilson"
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
HALIBUT PRICES

PRINCE RUPERT, b. c.. July 7.
halibut sold today at
. and 1876 cents; Canadian halibut
at and 1913 cents. There were
10000 pounds offered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
ALASKA DUE TOMORROW

The steamship Alaska of the AL
aska Steamship Company is due here
from the West at 10 O'Clock tomor-
row morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07
VICTORIA DUE MIDNIGHT

Steamer Victoria of the Alaska
Steamship Co will arrive here to-
night at midnight on her trip to
Nome and way points
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-07-07

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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-04-22
SHEEPNEN ASK A
CUT IN VALUATION
Urge That 1925 Schedule Of Assess
ments Be Reduced 70 the
1928 Scale

A reduction in the schedule for as
sessmeht OF sheep for 1925. was sought
By a delegation OF prominent sheep
growers, who recently appeared before
the state board OF equalization. The
delegation appeared as representative
II the Montana Wool Growers associ-
alton.
The delegation asked that the state
board recommend to the assessors OF
the various counties OF the state that
they make their assessments Of sheep
upon the basis OF the 1925 schedules.
instead OF under the schedule adopted
By the assessors at their meeting In
Helena month or 50 ago.
The 1926 schedule was upon basis
OF about 50 per head higher than the
1925 schedule. The delegation left the
conference with the understanding that
Il would submit a formal resolution
and material with which 10 support
their arguments that the 1928 assess
ment Is excessive and higher, proper
tlonately. than the schedule on other
classes OF livestock.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-04-22

Montana Is destined 10 play leading
part In the manufacture Of steel with
the expected development Of the i'm
mense chrome beds near Columbus by
me American Chrome Products COM
pany. 3 deal having recently been COM
pleted which VIII assure utilization Of
this valuable product.
This chrome deposit. II Is stated. oc-
ours In the form Of an immense dixie
II cannot be compared with any other
Throne deposit In the world and dwarfs
into significance the chrome deposits
OF Oregon and ether states
Chrome usally occurs In what are
known as lenses" separate from each
other, thus making mining operations
costly.
At Columbus the ore. In places. Is
said TO be 10 feet thick with an aver
age mlneable depth. It Is asserted. Of
over four feet for a length Of 10000
feet
The estimated qnanlfy Of mlneahle
chrome ore at Columbus is 100000
tons
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-04-22

Sub-contractors employed on the dis
tribution system for the Bynum lrri
cation project VIII resume work. &C,
cordlng to Phil /. Cole OF choteaa.
Despite the delay, Mr.. Cole stated
that the construction work probably
VIII be completed this season and
water win be available for use on about
10000 Of the 25,O00 acres OF the pro-
ject by June / Of this year.
The main feeder canals from both
the Teton river and Muddy creek to
the reservoir have been completed and
some water Is being stored already.
The dam In It's present condition Is
capable Of storing $1,000 acre feet Of
water, but the construction program
calls for raising It's height seven feet
and when this work is completed It
viii be possible TO store 100000 acre
feet. This will be sufficient to insure
an adequate water supply for all Of
the land which is to be served. Mr.
Cole said.