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The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
Hunger Doesn't Thin
 Paris Artists Ranks

PARIS, Dec 12. Art may no' feed it's man but the crop O. painters continues good, ra.a ol shine.
 Four times the number of pie tures that can be hung usually gre offered to the various 'Sa- lcns,' the big annual oxpositions given in the Grand palois.
 There is room for about 2.000 pictures, cn the walls but there always are several times this number presented. A jury has to select the most suitable exam pies, causing many heart burn inss and frequent public re- pGosehes by indignant young ar tista who feel they arc being ig- ncred.
 h all of these expositions the members of the various recogniz- cd societies are entitled to hang a certain number of canyases or show art objects, if the offerings gre approved by the jury. About 8 third of the wall space is re- served fnr artists outside the membership.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
DATE ECR BENEFIT
 SHOW IS CHANGED

On account Of numerous 70 quests frem pesp'e who want to attend the ea5sr,a inment for the benefit of the rcsidonta os t..e Sltka Pionaars' Home, Msaager ". D. Gross of the Coliseum ha, decided to present the show aiid entertainment at a matinee. SAn- day, December fS. instead Of hev- ing a midnight show and entsr- tainment Saturday night. pecom- Der F. as he first propo o3ed. This will also be in line will ihe de. cisions of othar theatres. They are all deciding on 2 liatine, Sun day afternooa, December lS. ono week before Christmas Day.
 There will he no fixed admit sion charge for the cntertainuaus, MT. Gross said today, bni any thing that those attending wart to give, from five cents to a5 many dollars a5 one might feel that he can afford to contribute for the happiness of the old
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12

tello. who was being forced into marriage with tho idiot son of 2 Dutch lighthouse keeper off the coast of China. After hard fight with the father, idiot son and grandfather. he is overrowerol. Meanwhile the keeper has cor nived with the missionary b mar " her himself The grandfather does not agree. and so they fight and he is killed.
 The father then pursues the terrified orphan to her room at the top of the lighthouse and al ternately tries to force and caiole her into acquiescence. Meanwhile the idiot begins 10 hack at the supports of the lighthouse. liar ron arrives. oyereomes the keen CT. and just as the lighthousa. weakened by the efforts of ths idict. falls into the roaring braaiT- CTS. they jump into the ocean be- tween the jagged rocks and final ly gain the land.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
 sIN NAME OF LOVE COLISEUM TONIGHT

A packed house greeted Ggela Nilsson and Ricardo Cortez il Paramount's "In the Name og Love" at tho Coliseum last nigh . The picture brought laugh after laugh as one scene after another flashed on the screen. The fea- ture, not all together comedy. has some very fine acting throughout Wallace Beery and Raymond Ha'- ton furnish most of the comedy. Wallace bought title to win q girl and was turned down. Ray mcnd Hattcn had a title but was turned down too, then they tried to frame the girl, but that IS where the fun comes in. Sh,, wanted a Prince and she got one, but, to fully enjoy the story one must see it. It will be shown again for the last two times O. night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
 THE HAPPY WARRIOR" AT PALACE TOMORROW

Malcolm McGregor was picked as coming star On his first ap pearance in an important role n motion pictures. That appearances was as Fritz von Tarlenheim .n ''The Prisoner of Zenda." The picker was Rex Ingram, whosa other selections for stellar hoIors Valentino. Novarro, Alice Terry and Barbara La Marr-have a,. ways come through.
 Now Malcolm McGregor's turn seems to be arriving. Cast in the title role of "'The Happy War. rior," the new Vitagraph picture, which comes to the Palace Tues. day and Wednesday. he is said ln have given one of the outstanding performances of the season. His role is that of the young Englis'l nobleman who joins a travelling circus as an exhibition boxer. l. is a joyous, fighting character this, and McGregor is said to have made it the stepping stone t, stardom.
 McGregor. unlike Valentino and NOvarfo, is typical American
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
Attractions At Theatres
 THE BOOB COMEDY FEATURE AT PALACE

With a sparkling Loy and girl love theme, youth imbucd With the spirit of the knights of cd, and hilarious comedy situations "The Boob" Metro-Goldwyr Mayer production, opened at the Palace yesterday and continues tonight
 The story takes a thoroughly modern turn and his adventures lead him to a wild roadhouse where Harry, city slicker, has taken Amy. Peter, on passing the roadhouse, decides to rescue an Apache dancer who is, to his belief, receiving rough treatment in dance. He is thrown bodily out of the roadhouse and thai night sleeps in graveyard.
 George K. Arthur plays the role of Peter and as this youthful. dreamer, this young actor stamps himself as one of the finest como dians of the screen.
 Gertrude Olmsted portrays the sweet, unsophisticated school girl. Amy. Joan Crawford, new screen beauty, plays the role of a woman detective in such con. vincing fashion as to mark her aa coming star. Charlie Murray contributes some hilarious scenes as laugh creator. and Antonio D'Algy and Hank Mann eompleta the cast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12

and on the morning of December 4 reached Cape Spencer. That evening she neared lnian Cove but as tides were running strong and the ship was hard to manage because she was making little headway with sails. she was un- able to get into the Cove.
 All that night the ship drifted in the vicinity and the Following morning good luck. ill the form of Jack Carson, Lemesurier Island fox farmer. appeared in gas boat and lowed the Donaldson into Inian Cove where they lay until last Friday when the Vir- ginia " sailed in and arranged to tow the Donaldson into Juneau, after first coming here to com piate it's Chiehagof run.
 The Donaldson will not be able to leave Juneau for some time as new fly wheel must be sent from the States. She is Lomen ship and in the summer time is operated between Nome and St. Michael and Nome and Kotzebue.
 One of the crew. Gus Soder- holm. was taken to the St. Ann's Hospital this morning suffering from stomach trouble.
 The, Olivia H., which accom- panied the Donaldson part way across the Gulf of Alaska and which was separated from the Donaldson in one of the storms the boats encountered on the gulf. arrived here on the morn inS of December 3 aud remained in pert two days before sailing Tor Seattle. She is a cannery tender from one of the uzinki fishing eompan es.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
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timers. trail b.aaess and develop CTS. wiil'be aeespsSd.
 MT. Gross said that tho people who are spending their. last days at Sitka devoted the days of their strength and abilities to preparing Alaska for those who have follow ed taen aud are now prosparing, ana. ha continued. tho laast that we can do for them now is to pro vide money from which they might make purchases of their own choosing or which thay might spend as they like.
 Mr Gross says tha Coliseum and all the cooperating theatres will put or aood shows and pre-. viae snloyable ertcrta umeut at the matinee next Sunday after ncon at 2:30 o'clock aid he urgas all the friends of the Pioneers and all that wiah to contribute to the enjoyment of their cid ago to be present at the Coliseum.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
BRIDE OF STORM"
 COMING, COLISEUM

Chance took her pen in haa'l and re-wrote the climax of J. Sti- art Blackton's production of Bride of the storm" starring Dolores Costello and featuring John Harron, and she did a rs- markedly fine and thrilling job of it. This feature is at the Coll scum Tuesday.
 In this sequence, Harron, as 2 young naval officer, was supposed to rush to the rescue of Miss Gas
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12

product. Born in New York. he was educated at Yale Univers.t. <, where he was on the swimming teasn A elean-cut, athletic type. he has been consistently winniEg popularity as a picture hero
 ''The Happy Warrior" is an adaptation of A S. M. Hutch.1- sons melodramatic novel. II wa !; produced by J. Stuart Blacktol.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12

which Pa Haldeman-Julius manu- factures by the ton.
 Foremost in the defense of the young couple is Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver, noted authority on do- mestic problems. In fact, it was Lindsey who first suggested the plan of marriage for companionship with an opportunity for divorce if there are no children. simply by stating the request in specified court.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12

Ever since Josephine Haldeman- .Ju,ius of Kansas City embarked on a "companionate" marriage with Aubrey Clay Roselle, to the accom- paniment of tremendous publicity. everybody's talking about the stunt.
 The fact that the parents of the contracting parties favored such an agreement must, of course, be taken into consideration. Also, that the publicity didn't exactly hurt the sale of those five-cent classics
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
EASTERN STAR ELECTION

Jlnean Chapter No. z, 0. r. S.. will meet q o'cioak Tuesday evening, Jeo.n,ber f3. Regular business meeting and election Of officers for the ensuing year. All members urged to attend.
 MAE WILLIAMS, ". NJ. adv 7 ALICE BROWN, Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
NATIONS ARE
 TOGETHER IN
 MANY ISSUES

GENEVA, Dec 12-With foar international problems, including the Fol'shithuanian controger- sy, on the way to settlement as a result Of deliberations, the eighth session Of tho Council Of tn, League of Nations nas ad- journed to meet in March.
 A spirit Of mutual concession by governments ill securing ac- cords of various problems, dcm- mated the deliberations.
 Rome has been suggested for the March meeting in order to bring about a meeting between Foreign Minister Briand. of France, and Premier Mussolini of Italy, without making it neces- sary for Briand to make special journey for the purpose of seek ing an opportunity to adjust the Franco-Italian relations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
DONALDSON IS
 DROUGHT HERE
or men Motorship lowed to juneau Alter Exciting
 and Rough Trip

Bearing with them hard luck, rough trip story of th ,ir voyage from Nome to Juneau. the motor ship Donaldson, Capt C. T Thompson, arrived ohere early thls morning in tow of the yir- ginia ". Capt. Matt Nordness.
 On November 2, the Donaldson and the Sierra left Nome and pro- ceeG q for the first Several hours through heavy s'ush-ice On the following day, when alout 90 miles south of Nome. the boats travelling about 200 feet apart, the cook on the Donaldcon. K. Kawanc. either jumped or fell overheard. A stop was made and boats were put out to search but no trace of the missing man was found.
 Later the boats parted, as the Donaldson had freight cargo for Nunivak. There she loaded several boxes of human skulls for the Smithsonian In stststion. From Nua yak. which was left on No ysmber 6, to Dutch Itarbor, rough weather was encountered and the boat WAS leaking badly, making lit 3 .asaeasary to have a man on the peGps cont nga ly.
 At Dutch Harhor extra pumps were installed and the Donaldson |Taiied for Seward sn November l5, an1 .cCording to Capt. Thompson. perfect weather was an ,0rntered on that stretch of ehe voyage. However, the ship was boachcd at Seward for al cvcriaul.ng.
 Soil flom Sew T
 On November 25 the Dona dson left Seward for Seattle in com Ipany with the cannery tender Olivia II. Severe, northeasterly galcs were encountered, forcing the boats to lay Up 'ghts. On November 2S the boats headed for Capt. St. Elias which was reached but at that time Capt. Thompson noticed that the Oliv a II. was dropping behind SO slow ed down but after night fell he lc5t sight of her and did not see her again
 A heavy gale continued to blow and the boat was soon heavily iced down. On December 1, tie wind switched to the southeast and increased in velocity. When the Donaldson was eff Icy Pc nt her engine stopped and she hove to and rigged up her sails. The next day the engine was fixed up 90 that she could run at half speed and Cape Spencer was sighted that evening.
 More Ill-Luck
 Once more i'll luck boarded the Donaldson when her fly wheel cracked and she was unable to use her engine. On December 3 another terrific southeast gale sprung up but the ship kept on
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
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 But Peggy Hopkins Joyce, former Countess Costa Morner. and heroin. of half a dozen spectacular TO- mances, comes out lat-footed and very indignantly against the scheme. Its all wrong" declares this charming Broadway philosopher. Because husbands must be taught their responsibilities from the start" Peggy sighed.
 And" she added pensively. T know!"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
GRANDMOTHER ASKS DIVORCE

DENVER, Dec. 12.--Mrs. Rose Perello, year-old grandmother, has flied suit for divorce against her 55-year-old husband, asking Si00 month alimony as long as she remains unmarried. She charges her husband with non support and fraud.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12

PARIS, Dec. T2Ef5ecaIlse Max Linder former film idol of France. died a few minutes after his girl wife, who had entered a suicide pact with him. the public minister, who represents the state in all law suits, today decided that possession of their 4-year-o'd daughter belongs to the parents of the dead actor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12

Saturday and Monday is Fol gers Day at the Home Grocery a cup of Unusually Good cof- fee. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12

NELSQN'C STATIONERY STORE
 For Shaeffer Wahl Waterman Fountain Pens and Pencil Sets. big variety. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12

old papers for sale at The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
More Ill-Luck

Once more i'll luck boarded the l onaldson when her fly wheel cracked and she was unable to use her engine. On December 3 terrific southeast gale spiung up but the ship kept on
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27
SAW MIDNIGHT SUN

The Thomas Cook and Son mid night tour party which passed thru Seward yesterday enroute to Seattle entertd the Territory by way of Skagway and White Horse. The party was conducted by Joquain Buckley from Cooks New York of flee. The itinerary was timed so that the tourists could glimpse the midnight sun. This they saw below Fort Yukon. 7,
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

Mrs. J. W. Reeves, wife of the pro. prietor of the Hollywood Nurseries, Hollywood, Calf, accompanied by her daughter Miss Gretchen Fyle, are among the prominent members of the Criswell party which is mak- ing leasurely trip thru the Interior of Alaska. They are in Fairbanks at the present time and will probably arrive in Seward the latter part of the week enroute South.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27
TO OPEN STORE

Sam Shucklin, well known commer- cial traveller who has been making Alaska for years, was among those leaving for Seattle yesterday. It is reported MT. Shucklin will open q men's upstairs clothing shop located in the Pacific Block in Seattle.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

]. E, Coggeshall, executive vice president of the Los Angeles branch of the William Staats Bond Company, accompanied by Mrs. Coggeshall, are members of the Criswell party
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

J. L, Criswell of the Criswell Travel Service, while in Fair banks last week with his large party of tourist, gave a banquet at which members of his party and numerous residents of Fairbanks were guests.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

On an extensive tour Of western Mrs. Grace T. Brooks and of New York City, arrived and de- parted yesterday from Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

Over 100 tourist representing the Criswell's and Cooks parties arrived from the Interior yesterday to make connections with the steamer Alaska, Southbound to Seattle.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

Mrs. Maude F. Foster, and Miss Anna c. Sherman, socially prominent in southern California, were members of the Criswell party yesterday.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

H. E. Ellsworth, local business mGl who was called South a few weeks ago due to the illness of his daughter Thelma, is homeward bound on the s. s. Aleutian which left Seattle Saturday for Seward
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

The s. s. Redondo, of the Alaska Company, which arrived in port Friday from the Westward departed on her return trip West ward following taking on cargo from the s. s. Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

Cordova has been assured of hav- ing a coast guard cutter vessel there to participate in the Fourth of July celebration, according to word re- ceived last week by the Cor1oya Chamber of Commerce.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

Bert Amin, who owns a large grove near Fulton, Calf, accompan- jed by Miss Marjorie Amin, were members of the Criswell party pass ing thru Seward yesterday.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

R. E. Dolley, mayor of Seal Beach, Calif., accompanied by Mrs. Dolley, are among the prominent members of the Criswell party enroute to Seattle on the s. s. Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27
THIS AND THAT

Mrs. A. H. Meyer, wife of he man. ager of Brown & Hawkins, is return ing home on the steamer Aieutian following a lengthy visit Outside
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

F. E. Haze, tourist representative of the Copper River & Northwestern Railroads passed thru Seward yes- terday enroute to the Copper gate way city
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

The regular weekly luncheon and business meeting Of the Seward Chamber of Commerce will be held tomorrow at noon at the Seward Grill.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

Ludwig Larson, local jailer wno accompanied prisoners to the South a few weeks ago, is returning or tie steamer kleutian.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

The s. s. Starr, Capt. o. A. Johan- sen, is expected to arrive in port from the Westward June 30 accord ing to the local report
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

William P. Huffman, manufactur- CT of filling station equipment of Dayton, Ohio, departed for the South yesterday, 3 member of the Criswel party.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27
REM EM BIER

The shoe repair shop gives a val uable service to those who wish to save money on the cost of foot wear Seward Leather Works.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

The schooner Maude arrived in port last evening from the banks with an excellent fare
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

Try a piece of BABY BEEF from Frye-Bruhn meat market.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

Seattle Ice Cream at SchalIerer's Alaska Shop. if
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27
Hawkins.

Fresh killed chickens at Brown & Hawkins.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-27

Ask for the film In the yell " box. Shop.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
WOMAN CUE STAR
 PLAYS AT ELN0RF
Billiard Champion to Give
 Fancy Exhibition Tonight

Miss Frances Anderson. woman all exhibition of fancy and trick shooting at the Elmore Billiard acad- emy tonight at S:30 o'clock. and in addition sine will play a 50-point match against one of the local cue stars to be selected by Neil Murphy. proprietor.
 Miss Anderson has been playing pocket billiards ever since she was l5 years old but she started giving public exhibitions during the war as an entertainer for the American Red Cross. She appeared in almost every military cantonment in this country. and since the war has been travelling from coast to coast appearing in the various cities as she will ill this city tonight.
 She won the woman's pocket bil- iiall cham pionship at the Quincy House in Boston in 1912 and since that time has successfully defended her title on numerous occasions.
 She has exhibited in the principal cities in this state, including Water bury. Meriden, New London. New Haven and other places.
 Tonight for 30 minutes, she will given an exhibition of fancy and trick shooting. The demonstration will start at S:30 o'clock. She has at least l47 trick shots in her reper- toire and if time permits. she will show them all. She will then oppose 8 local cue artist in q 50-point match tyo m
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
REGULARS TR0UNCE
 ALUMNI QUINTET
High School Team Downs Az 5Ge6ation Of All-Stars at ArInory

An all-star alumni team gathered from the best alumni material in his city by it's manager, Kenneth saunders, Yrovcd 10 be nothing but toys in the hands of the New Brit ain high school quintet and the latter overwhelmingly defeated the older team by 30 to 22 score The game was played as a preliminary to tha National Guard Renaissance game Saturday ct the armory
 The management collected such stars as Al Politis Of Fordham. Howard Belscr regular forward on the Foriham freshman team, Hid ing Bengston one Of the leading men in the Industrial league, liar old Wier one Of the best guards to every wear a high school uniform John Gierochowski who with Wicr the Fafnir team in the Dusty league last year and "Hammy" Darrow who since last year has gone to the front as one Of the best guards in the city made up the personnel Of the team.
 Not one of the alumni team made over two field goals while only one Of the regulars who started for the high school got less than three field goals from the floor. Al Havlich wa; leading with five field goals. Belser was the best man on the alumni team with four out of five successful chances from the foul line and two field goals from the floor. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
RENAISSANCE TOMORROW
SOUTH CHURCH IS l OUT 0F TOURNEY
Local Basketball Quintet Elim-
 inated in State litle Play

The New Britain South Church basketball team was eliminated in the sem-fnal round Of the Connec- ticut County '. NJ. c. A. Amateur Athletic association tournament held at South Wilington Saturday, losing a 51-39 decision to the Woodstock Collegians after a gruelling strug- gle. The New Britain team. which was representing Hartford county and had previously eliminated the New Haven winners, met a team which was too heavy and strong for it and collapsed in the last quarter. The Woodstock team. rep state title in the final game from the champion Stafford Springs Ka- ccys. who had rolled up 95-24 score in putting out the Mantle team from New London county in the afternoon and who were favor ties to retain their championship.
 The Woodstock team started fast when Gallup, former Worcester Tech star. broke through for 12 points in the first quarter 10 give his team a IA lead. Bell and Mercy worked to cut this down and by half-time had knifed the lead to 2l-16. Woodstock again slipped away, but New Britain came back. Near the end of the third period Gallup went out on fouls and New Britain tied the score at 2o-29 just before the session ended.
 The South church managed to push into a S3-31 lead in the fourth period, but Vessels was declared out on fouls and the team cracked. Johnson began to work his devastat. ing left hook and Woodstock raced to victory. After the game it was found that Vessels had been given one personal foul called on Mercy. Mercy and Bell the latter collapsing after the game. were high scorers for the locals; Vessels was a good pivotal man and Barta fought hard. Johnson. Gallup and the giant Dartt did the Woodstock work. The summary.