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The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-22
Abbey Gates Cleaned
 First Time in Century

LONDON, Dec. 22--For the frs, time in more than 100 years tha great bronze gates of Henry Vlis chapel in Westminster Abbey afe being cleaned.
 The marvellous fashioning of these gates was last fully reveal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-22
CHRISTMAS WASHING

We VIII nc c,useG Monday, Dec. 26. Early laundry will be ap- preciated. All laundry in by Dec. 22 will be finished before Christmas.
 SNOW WHITE LAUNDRY co. adv. Phone 299
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-22
CHRISTMAS WASHING

We will be closed Monday, Dec. 26. Early laundry will be ap- preciated. All laundry in by Dec 22 will be finished before Christmas.
 SNOW WHITE LAUNDRY co. adv. Phone 299
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-22
MRS. SHELTON WEEDS
 CARL CHRISTENSEN

Mrs. Alberta Skelton and Cal Christensen were married at , o'clock yesterday afternoon in tha office of the U. s. Commissioned by Judge Frank A. Boyle. Their attendants were Mrs. Nauereign D. Bell and l.. c. Lemieux.
 MT. and Mrs. Christensen hare both lived in Juneau a number of years and have many friends here. MT. Christensen is captain of the U. s. Fisheries vessel Widgeon.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-22
MEMORIAL
 TO YOUNG

NEW YORK, Dec. 22-The pro. posal to place memorial to Ross Young on the right-field wall O. the grand stand at the Polo Grounds has been cordially sec Dnded by John McGraw and there
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-22
JACK OF ALL TRADE
The Snon off Odd Jobs

iAS Dhop oi ONN "Voo
 Now is the time to have your odd jobs done before the holi- days. Phone 473. John Holler, Prop. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-22
ALASKA DRY

An unquestionable choice, when you choose to drink ALASKA DRY tEed Top PALE GIN GFRALF. -ad4.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-22
ATTENTION

If you need good carpentas phone 49S. Handy Andy's Shor. A. P. LAGERGREN,, Prop. a..v.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-22

We make mems suits for s55. r. WOLLANc. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-22

Ola papers TOT sa& at Tho Empire.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-16

Next Monday night at 8 o'clock the Seward City Council will meet in regular session. One hour before the meeting, at o'clock, a caucus will be held for the purpose of fill ing the city offices and arranging salaries for same
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-16
PACKERS DESIRE ID
 ASSIST SANITATION
CANINE RYMEN TELL SENATORS THEY ARE ANXIOUS TO SET
 HIGH STANDARDS

Alaskan packers of fish, as gen. eral proposition, favor establishment of strict sanitary requirement for plants preparing foo0 products and will cooperate with the Territory to the best of their ability. it was de veloped at the hearing held in Juneau by the Senate on two measures pend ing before it, reports the Juneau Elm pire. One of these, $. B. Mo- I. is de signed to effect such code as will guarantee the purity and cleanliness of the cannery products as we'll as the health and well being of employees.
 The salmon packing industry was represented by August Buschmann and Craig Miller. both prominent can nerymen, operators for many years of plants in Southeastern Alaska. MT. Buschmann. who did most of the speaking for the packers, told the Sen ate that most of the requirements of the measure were already voluntarily enforced by the operators themselves and expressed for them a willingness  to assist in perfecting a law under which the highest practical stand ards could be maintained.
 The reading and discussion of the measure were completed. MT. Busch mann, Mir. Craig and local attorneys representing other canners pointed out a number of defects. suggested cer- tain minor changes in a few provi- sions. but a large majority of the re- quirements proposed were approved without any discussion whatever
 But three points of any particular importance were left unsettled and it was agreed that these could be worked out to the satisfaction of the Territory and the canners The first of these related to the provision for health examnati31s of local labor prior to employment, second to the suggested methods of inspection, and the third to the disposal of offal. Suggestions on these matters were made by the canners and Chairman Hunt, of the Committee of the Whole, informed them the Senate would give then due consideration
 A measure prohibiting the construc- ton of cabins on fish traps was vir- tually disposed of yesterday. All sides agreed such law would react strongly upon the trap watchmen de- priving them of large measure of personal protection against storms and indictment weather and. instead of being an added measure of safety for which it was intended, would less en their safety.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-16
PUBLIC DANCE TONIGHT

By all means attend the Easter Ball tonight--its open to the general public-at Odd Fellows hall Excel lent music and shiny, slick and slippery Alaska hardwood floor.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-16

Plenty of time to take i'll either one of the two shows at the Liberty theatre this evening and still have couple of hours at the Easter Ball at Odd Fellows hall.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-16
With the large number of visitors

With the large number of visitors in Seward today, those who arrived on the good ship Yukon and those who will come in this evening from the Interior Alaska points, the dance tonight promises to be "Trip snort CT"
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-16
FRENCH MOTHERS WANT
 GIRLS TAUGHT ID SEW

PARIS, April 16. (P-French mothers want the secondary schools to cut out a lot of hifalutin theory and get down to brass tacks of do- mesticity, they told Edouard Her. riot, minister of education
 Recently additions to the curricu- lum, which brought about the elimi- nation of instruction in sewing ex- cept for one hour week, brought forth the protest Sewing, the moth CTS told the minister, is just about
 T
 the ndost important branch of learn ing for. practically minded French girls M HerIiot promised that the curriculum would be revised so as to give sewing and domestic con omy a much greater place.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
Observations Or The Weather

Washington, Dec. 7-Forccast for Southern New England: Probably rain tonight and Thursday. Rising temperature Thursday and in Con- necticut and western Massachusetts tonight. Fresh southeast and south winds increasing.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Rain tonight and Thursday: warmer tonight; colder Thursday afternoon and night; fresh to strong south winds.
 Conditions: The western disturb ance has advanced eastward 10 the central Mississippi valley region with somewhat increased intensity. It is producing rains in the lower lake region. the lower Ohio valley and the central and lower Missis- sippi valley districts and snoWS in the upper lake region. the northern Mississippi NalloN northern plains states. An area of high pressure of considerable intensity is now ad- vancing over tn" plains states and tcmpcraturcs below zero extend as far south as Colorado. Conditions favor for this vicinity i cloudy weather followed by rain and 1 warmer.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
DEBATING CHANGES J\ DEPARTMENTS

Citizens is a whole perhaps have been reading about the suggested plan 10 manufacture more officials in the fire department 'with consid- erable interest. When q manufactur- ing establishment promotes, do notes. or roorranizes the array of gentlemen having titles of various sorts tho process receives ecaut pub lie attention. But then, q manu(ac- turing establishment Is not public institution. Iik, Inc fire department, or the police department. Every time d new lieutenant Is manufactured in the ci'y's ecryice. and every time there is new deputy or other onl- cial suggested. much debate and off cial cogltation ensues. Doubtless this is as it should be. such things are anfully important, especially con sidering that promotions, etc. usual ly add to the drain on the tax money.
 r if were possible to add T new l putty fire chief. more heutcnants, nor this and that in both the fire and police departments, nobody would have q kick ready. The Com mon Council would say yea unan- lmously. But the boys with titles set little more pay than fhos' without titles, and at this pom economy, or what passes foi
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
The Breaking Point.

The poor prisoner of the spanish Inquisition had been tortured by a hundred fiendish devices, but still no word had escaped his lips. Even when the thumb screws were ap- piled he had gave no sign of weak ening, and he had been placed on the awful wheel of the torture room to no avail. He would not obey the wishes of his terrible captors. And today he was to be placed on the rack!
 "1'he rack has failed, see" noted the High 1nquisitor, when the ordeal was over. Will you sign this pa per-" he demanded, addressing the prisoner, Cor will you submit to the worst torture?'
 The prisoner made no answer, and the High Inquisitor stepped out of i the torture chamber for a moment ! He returned with something heavy and sinister looking in his hands.
 "Now will you sign?' he missed "or must we put those on you?"
 The prisoners eyes widened witf horror as he saw the bundle. It was a pair of heavy winter-underwear.
 "I'll sign. III sign." he shrieked
 Ronald Kelsey.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can eY- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are con dential.-Editor.
 Q. With what blows did Demp- sev floor Tunyey in the seventh round of their fight in Chicago last September? A. According to newspaper ac- counts the blows were a left to the jaw, followed by a right to the jaw and another left in the same place.
 Q. What is the value of a United States half cent dated 1897?
 A. 5 to 15 cents.
 Q. On what date did Easter Sum- day fall in 1S47?
 A. April 1.
 Q. Who comprised the principals in the cast of the picture Orphans of the Storm-'
 A. Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, l Joseph Schildkraut Monte Blue, Lucille La Verne, Sheldon Lewis, l Harry Hornil1 and Morgan Wallace.
 Q. Is William Collier, Jr., play ing in vaudeville? What is his latest picture?
 A. He is playing in vaudeville with his father. In his latest pic ture he played opposite Dolores Costello in 'Thc College Widow'.
 Q. What is the meaning of the name Eileen?
 A. It is from the Celtic and means my own one.
 Q. How should cake he eaten?
 A. Forks are usually served with cake.
 Q. What are the chief whea producing states of the United States?
 A. North Dakota, Kansas Min. ncsota, Nebraska. South Dakota Illinois, Washington, Indiana anC Ohio.
 Q. Where is the Miller Brothers 1Ol Ranch?
 A. At Marland, Oklahoma.
 Q. What is meant by pieces O eight"?
 A. Ancient Spanish coins called pieces of eight were equivalent t' a peso or Spanish dollar, worth reals. The figure s was marked on it. Q. What nationality is Knut Rocllne, the football coach? Hoy old is he? A. He is a Dano by birth and i , thirty-nine years old. c. What arc the colors Of good carnelian?
 4. They vary from pale 10 , deep rcd. Inferior varieties ar yellow and brown. , Q. What are the freezing poln' I of mercury and alcohol?
 A. Mercury freezes at about I , degrees below zero Fahrenheit; a
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
A CITY'S DUTY REJNG WELL DONE

\ city's duty toward Its chlldreh who are deficient mentally cannot be overstated Such a duty easily could go by default, be ignored, or only partially met. There was a day in fact. when 1t wac common 10 make no allowance for backward children, when it was thought 1t was the will of God, perhaps, that they should be permitted to trail along as best they could. If they didn't keep I'D with the others in their classes they were allowed to "fall at the end Of the period, or year, and start the next at the same point where they began before. This mani festly was grievous wrong per petrated upon childhood innocent Of wrong and totally unearning of such punishment-for in effect that Is what it was.
 How far our understanding of child nroblems has advanced is indi- cated by the annual enumeration, or yearly announcement, of the total Of children who have been placed in special classes maintained for their advancement at the Walnut Hill school.
 But it is grieyous to learn that of the 513 children who are handicap ped by physical or mental limitations 4 are not normal to such an eX- tent that it is entirely impossible te provide an education for them What terrible blight this is; wha1 a blow from some unkind fate Entry into this world has beer made. into its beauties provided b} an all-kind Providence; vet how harsh. now cruel. the reception One lowers the curtain with sorrow and sympathy. Not evon a city cage to do filial obligation is able to reaci out the hand of fatherhood and yie!c that splendid aid of which it IS cap able.
 Without stint. unremltting Of et fort, must ths work go on. Childrel who need special attention bccaus Of a condition impressed by tn harsh hand Of fate must be given al the care and oversight We have. must he gratifying To every citizen | find that so far the city is meetin this touching problem with rar foresight and effective skill
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
economy, gets in its say.

The fire commission has dutifully decided to recommend the appoint ment of another deputy fire chief, but has frowned down upon the plan for more lieutenants-doubt- less fearing that if this were done there would be too many generals compared with privates in the fire army. What the Common Council will do about it remains to be seen.
 + Chief Noble thinks he needs an other deputy to keep the department running smoothly that ought 10 be conclusive evidence that one le necessary. The chief is the admin istrator of the department, and ought 10 be left with the responsi- bility 10 designate the sort of or .anization he needs.
 There is considerable to be said in favor of more titles in both the fire and police departments. The differ ences in salary are slight and the et- feet upon the morale of the depart ments considerable. There is no req son why. when a man joins either the fire or police departments he should abandon ambition al the door, The only thing he has to look forward to is a promotion at some future time; and there is no valid reason why there should not be a ' larger number of promotlonal op- portunities hanging in the air. act 1 ing as a spur and stimulus for faithful and loyal effort. The idea that the work of a fireman or police man is of an unvarying quality and need not be considered of more value 10 the city in the case of one fireman or policeman as against an- other is erroneous; some men are better than others on these jobs ane there is no logical reason why theil
 superiority should not be rewarded
 with the badge Of office in du'
 course of time. As previously stated
 the cost of hanging up such officia
 prizes is slight, and the effect upol
 the spirit of the departments great.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
2 Years Ago Today

Co. I again defeated Co. A of the Governors Horse Guards at the To- cal armory last night, winning a close indoor baseball game by 10 to 2. An accident occurred. One of the batsmen let his bat slip and it struck Albert Reyes in the mouth. He was knocked out and physician was called. Five stitches were taken 10 close the wound.
 Joseph and William Towers have sued the city for 5000 damages the claim arising from the pollution and overflow of the Berlin avenue and Glen street sewers. B. F. Calf ney is counsel for the plaintiffs.
 Although New Britain is only slightly larger than Meriden, four times as much building has been done here in the past year as has been carried out in the neighborlng city. Fire Marshal Andrew Turn bull said today he has issued 253 permits within eight months, the estimated value being $97o,ooo. NtlON DtStl btlOlt iiSiit tDtN'S and, while less than six inches fell the snow is packed so tightly that l if colder weather develops there should be some sleighing.
 That the rural delivery system ! is popular is shown by the fact that 4679 pieces of mail were delivered l over it during the past month. r. II. Johnston has been appolnt- | ed on a committee to arrange for ar oyster supper for the New Brltalr i Royal ArCanum.
 There is to be no change in th' 1 rastorship of the Polish Catholi' church on Orange street after all
 Father CUlkoWski of Meriden. Wfl'
 was notified to come here, is no coming. The bishop has withdraw
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
COOLIDGE CHOOSES
 TO BE ELIMINATED

The President having endeaNo oreu 10 clarify choose with deciara- ton he is "eliminated' there shou!d be less doubt about the sincerity un- derlying his position. DesPi'e hiS choice of words, Calvin wants It thoroughly understood that he is not in the 1928 presidential race, and he wishes the Republican party to buckle up and select somebody else
 Coolidge boosters should now qui' wasting their time and instead LOOK about for another hero.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
Spires and Gargoylcs
Not so Bad!


 II was midnight and Clarence awoke from a sound sleep with a sense that something was wrong. A dim moon hung outside the window and by it's light he examined the room-the floor, the walls, the ceil- ing. Everything seemed all right, but-there! The noise came again. A slow, hideous knock against the door. A knock that might have been made by the knuckles of a boney hand.
 Clarence shivered and sat up in bed. The door was moving-moVing slowly. The tiny crack became an inch-two inches. Clarence stifled a scream of horror. The thing was coming in.
 Then, with a terrible sound, the door crashed in. A figure moved into the room, slowly. II was robbed in white Greenish eyes glarcd down at him like coals. An awful moan came from the compressed lips.
 Clarence heaved a sigh of relief rolled over and went to sleep, mur- muring:
 "Thank goodness it's just q ghost | For a minute I thought it was the l landlady after her rent,' C C CIyuo
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
Opposition to Working
 Wives, Secretary Says

Washington, Dec. | Pl-Though 2.UU0, 0O0 married women in the United States are working daily for gain outside their homes strong prejudice still exists against such occupation, Secretary Davis pointed out in the labor departments an nual report. which asks authority for making a special study of the matter.
 "It is felt by the women's bureau of the department that this prcju- dice exists largely because ot lack of understanding of the problems surrounding the wife and mother who leaves her home to add to the family's income" the secretary said. studies that have been made have shown that the bulk Of married women who work do so from ncces- SitV,'
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
cohol at about 150 below zero

cohol at about 15O below zero Fahrenheit.
 c. What is the difference be- tween ordinary lard and leaf lard?
 A. Ordinary lard is extracted from the fat of the entire animal; leaf lard is taken only from the fat that surrounds the kidneys.
 .. Should the word shah all ways be capitalized?
 A. Shah is the Persian word for king or ruler. It should be capital ized when speaking of the Shah" or q particular Shah" but not otherwise.
 Q. When did the twentieth cen tury begin?
 A. January 1, 1901
 Q. How old is Blanche Sweet?
 A. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, June IS, 1896.
 Q. At what age did Walter Johnson and 1'y Cobb begin playing in the major baseball leagues?
 A. Walter Johnson was 20 years old and Ty Cobb 19.
 c. Why are volunteer firemen called "'vamps"?
 A. The use of the word in this sense came from the speaking trumpet or vamping horn which their chief carried and used to direct his men.
 c. Where can Ramon Noyarro be addressed?
 A. Netro-Goldwyn Mayer Stu dios. Culver City, California.
 Q. Where did the expression: NO man is 8 hero to his valet originate?
 A. It is translation of the old French proverb I'll ny a point de heros pour son valet de chambre'.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
Ease the Pains of
 Iuflamed Joints

Swollen. twingy pain tormented joints are usually caused by rheu- matism.
 To bring comfort and relief. thousands rub in JointEase, a soothing emoIlient that the Fair department store and druggists everywhere have big demand for,
 For lumbago. sore lame muscles and burning feet it's comforting in nuence will be appreciated. It's not expensive-only 60 cents a tube.
 FREE. Send name and address for large generous sample tube 10 Pope Laboratories, HalloWell. Maine.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
AMPHION CLUB PLAY
"Polly With a Past' to Be Pre-
 sented Friday Night

Twelve members of the Senior High school Amphion club will take part in the first play of the present year Friday when Folly With q Past" will be presented under the direction of Mrs. Amy C. Guilford.
 The cast of characters in the play will be as follows: Douglas Har- wood as Harry Richardson; Sten Flygt as Rex Eanzile; William Has well as Stiles; John Black as Clay Collum; Theodore Stack as PetroW- ski; Francis Traver as Commander Barker; Doris Nanderbrook as Polly Shannon; Mabel Benedict as Mrs. Martha Van Zile; Marjorie Young as Myrtle Davis; Evelyn Sorrow as Mrs. Clementine Davis, and Francis Campbell as Parker.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07

the order and Father Bojnowski will remain as pastor. He will be given an assistant, Rev. Francis Czaunai- ski of Trenton, N. J.
 The New Britain Clerks Union last night passed a resolution urg- ing local people to do their Christ mas trading in this city. c. r. Mar shall, Joseph Halloran, and Adolph Ringer were appointer a committee to arrange for q banquet in Febru- ary
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07

Kansas City, Dec. : CP - snow continuing with blizzard intensity in the Rocky mountains today brought another cold wave to the middlewest and southwest.
 The blizzard, starting in Canada moved across Wyoming to enter Nebraska and Colorado last night while parts of the Dakotas also re- ported heavy snow.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
%SZ ElL 1fl.L[l |

III fares the land where the only twins in the house are twin beds.
 Suggested farm relief: Let the politicians who cultivate the farmers try cultivatinG for them.
 Somehow. We cant believe people were two million times more wicked when they had two million fewer laws.
 Some Americans still resist night gown uniforms, but they probably couldn't if the klan added sam Browne belts.
 Is he eager to reveal how much he knows? Well, the smaller mer- chants stock, the more of 1t he keeps in the window.
 Correct this sentence: Cad. said the mule driver.
 Copyright. 1927, Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07

President thinks tax reduction Is the most important topic before the people, with flood control second Tn importance, agriculture third, and national defense fourth.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
RACE HORSE AUCTION

- Chicago, Dec. : PI-The mlddIe vests interest in harness racing will be tested Monday when more than 600 trotters and paccrS will be offered at public auction at the sgd sale at the Chicago stockyards Own CTS from Kentucky, Maine, New York and California have consigned animals, many of them stake Wln- ners.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
Eyolution!
\ Nasty Dig!

Mrs. Patterson: Mrs. Nevins had no business to be at that party.'
 Patterson: "Why not?"
 Mrs. Patterson: "Shc was sitting around all night like wall-foWer.'
 Patterson: "Well, she looked like a pretty healthy plant
 Mrs, Patterson: Why shouldn't she? The friends who were sitting with her were passing enough dirt
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07

Every Year It's the Same Old
 old Story! Dodge -cember we call it and this Is We have to dodge fairs and bazaars the month through, We dodge through the shoppers. ride home all the way Dodging sharp elbows while females crochet