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The Carbon County news., 1928-11-08
MUCH THOUGHT
GIVEN BY PUPILS
TO ESSAY CONTEST

The essay contest which was con-
Quoted for the seventh and eighth
grade pupils of the Roosevelt school
by the American Legion auxiliary
closed Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 30,
with a program at the school when
the essays were read and judged and
the prizes awarded.
The contest was conducted to pro-
mote interest in the sale of forget
me-nots on Nov. 6.
That the pupils gave this subject
considerable thought and that the day
itself will be engraved deeply upon
the minds of the students, is shown
in the prize winning essays, AND those
receiving honorable mention for their
efforts.
Prizes consisted of 81 for first and
ST for second, won by four students,
two from each of the grades selected.
First place for the eighth grade went
to Anna Belvbridieh and Valentine
Matross of the seventh grade. Second
prizes were awarded to Velma Poll
lari Of the eighth grade and Jane
O'Connor Of the seventh grade.
The two rooms were 100 per cent
in participating, all the students sub
mitting papers on the subject. The
judges composed Of three different
groups gave careful study to all the
essays. The names Of the contestants
were unknown to the judges, being
entered under a code number, and the
identity of the writers was not dis
closed until after the final selection.
The first group of judges was COM
posed Of committee of teachers of
lie t.iie Roosevelt school The second
Judging was comnQsed of three auxi-
liary members, also former teachers,
Mrs. A. 7. Jenkins, Mrs. N. A. Stacey
and Mrs. William Layton. The third
groups of judges was composed of two
auxiliary members and S. c. Merriman
acting as chairman of this committee.
Prizes were given to the winning
contestants by Mrs. James Smith,
president Of the American Legion
auxiliary.
The essays which are expressive
The Carbon County news., 1928-11-08
prize for the seventh grade.

prize for the seventh grade.
Dear readers:
A little blue forget-me-not is try
ing with all its might to help the SOL
diers who were wounded in the World
war. Many of them volunteered to
serve the United States when it en-
terr,a. the war against Germany, April
6, 1917.
The disabled doughboys in the hos
pitfalls would like someone to remember
them, so the American Legion auxil-
iary has decided to gather as many
pennies as they can. The soldiers
sacrificed their health for us, who
stayed at home. Now, in return they
are asking us to contribute few cents
to help them regain their health.
Some can never be totally we'll again,
but they are happy in the thought
that they have been Of some use to
their country in time Of need.
On Nov. 6, Forget-me-not day, you
will be given an opportunity to show
your appreciation for their service to
you and our nation. The forget-me-
not drive is going to be a great help
to thousands of disabled doughboys,
who will no doubt see brighter days
after this drive is over.
So, here l am, ready to join with the
others to help the soldiers dispel their
loneliness and bring happiness and
sunshine into their lives once more.
"A FORGET-ME-NOT.
'Lest we forget" by Velma Pollari,
winner of the second prize for the
eighth grade.
Lest We Forget
In one of his famous speeches Lin
coin said "Fourscore and seven years
ago our fathers brought forth upon
this continent, new nation, conceived
in liberty and dedicated to the propo-
sition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great Civil
war, testing whether that nation, or
any nation so conceived and so dedi-'
Gated, can long endure" This war
ended with this nation still a repub-
lie, one and inseparable. We owe our
thanks to the boys in blue who saved
the country from falling apart Yes,
they spilled blood, but willingly, so
that this country might endure for
ever. We still read of the brave deeds
done and see the resting places of
those who died for their country.
AS time passed this country pros
pered and grew to be one of the most
important and most powerful nations
OF the world. Then another great war
broke out, which threatened this re-
public. But again our citizens came
to the rescue. They were willing to
The Carbon County news., 1928-11-08
Do You Know That :

|. A Ira is an Italian money unit.
2. The Great Salt Lake is in Utah.
3. Charles Dickens wrote Nicholas
Nickleby."
A. There were IS states at the time
of the formation of the United States.
5, The Ganges is the chief river of
India.
6. Monday and Sunday are named
respectively for the moon and the
sun.
Z. The French composer Chopin
lived from 1910 to 1849
8. The dromedary is a bumped
riding camel.
8. The fur of the stoat is usually
known as ermine.
10. The Panama canal is so miles
long.
The Carbon County news., 1928-11-08

Colored with heavens own hue.
No, we cannot forget them our
boys-so loyal and patriotic, so eager
to go to the front, to leave their
homes, malilies and loved ones behind
them for the peace and justice of a
nation alone. We can still see them
as they go over the top, trembling
with fear, yet in their hearts feeling
that justice and liberty must live. AS
they see the flash of lightning made
by the guns, the roll of thunder, which
comes not from the heavens above but
from the mouth of cannon, they lift
their eyes and pray to the God above
them, Father, forget us not" Then
knowing that he will help them, they
dash at the enemy and do their best,
knowing that at any moment they will
be at rest, unless something more
horrible will happen to them.
Many, many soldiers were killed.
Some were crippled and some were
shell-shocked. Many lie dead among
the poppies in Flanders fields, but
still their brave and noble spirits live
in the hearts of those who are left up
on this peaceful world for which they
gave up their lives and health. Others,
crippled, shell-shocked, half crazed
with broken arms and legs, with their
chests battered with lead from the
mouth of some machine gun or cannon,
were taken to hospitals where they
will probably remain forever.
As you pass along the streets on
Nov. 6, you see a girl holding little
blue forget-me-not which she is sell
ing, For moment you cannot go
any farther, because upon your mind
is a vision of those battle-scarred
fields of not many years ago. The
spirit of the scene imprints itself upon
your mind, and going back to the girl,
you place coin in the outstretched
palm and feel happy to know that you
are just as loyal as the boys that died
for this wonderful country of ours.
"a little blue for-get-me-not," by
Valentine Matross, winner of the first
The Carbon County news., 1928-11-08

Son, was that Birdville I just came
through ?"
Il don't know, sir"
'Is the next town Kirby ?"
II don't know, sir"
"You don't know much, do you?"
mo sir, but | amt lost. Selected.
The Carbon County news., 1928-11-08
Who Does He Think He Is?

Autoist (after killing lady's poodle)
"Fm sorry, madam, but I'll replace the
animal"
Angry lady: "Sir, you fiatter your
self"
The Carbon County news., 1928-11-08
And Who Was the Chauffeur?

"And 'so,' concluded the Sunday
school teacher, adam and Eve were
driven from the Garden of Eden
Couldn't Adam drive his own carr"
asked the pupil whose dad ran
garage.
The Carbon County news., 1928-11-08

bouquet of flowers, buy one and help
to support the disabled soldiers.
The Carbon County news., 1928-11-08

But can we help it that Howell and
Howell are auctioneers in Vancouver,
B. c.?
The Carbon County news., 1928-11-08

The strongest water power is
woman's tears.
The Carbon County news., 1928-11-08

and characteristic of the respective
winners, follow:
"The forget-me-not,' by Anna
Belvbridich, winner of the first prize
for the eighth grade.
The Forget -Me-Not
The forget-me-not,
So small, so blue,
1t means a lot,
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
coNNoRS IS IGNORED

A friendly but spirited tilt arose in the convention over the selection of National Committeeman for the Territory. T. J. Donohoe presented to the convention the name of J. J. Connors, of Juneau, for leadership honors. A. A. Shonbeck, of Anchorage, presented to the convention the name of John w Troy, of Juneau, and was followed by Harry F. Morton, of Anchorage, with seconding speech
 Both speakers paid highest tributes to Mir Troy's qualifications for the of flee and urged the party to force MT. Troy to become candidate. MT.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
' JANUARY g 1928

entire administration of this most inn portant resource of the Territory has been concentrated in the hands of one individual with full power to legislate, regulate or prohibit. The result has been disastrous both to individuals and corporations engaged in the in dustry and to communities depending upon it for prosperity. We earnestly recommend that all jurisdiction over the fisheries of Alaska be transferred from the Federal Government to the Legislature of the Territory of Alas ka. The present attempted regulation is inefficient, unintelligent and results in gross injustice and favoritism
 We recognize that the future devel- opments of the Territory depends upon acquiring a permanent popula- ftion and believe that the territorial control of all resources would build up large and desirable citizenry. We recognize that the conservation of herring is vital to the halibut and salmon industries and we are opposed to wanton destruction of the herring supply.
 We look forward to Statehood for Alaska in the near future. Prepatory to Statehood, the Territory should be accorded the full measure of terri torial elf-government including con- tro1 of the fisheries and game and
 (Continued on Page Three.)
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23

Join Urbach's circulating library. Fifteen cents to read a late book.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
A. J. NoRDALE, CHAIRMAN
GRIGSBY NOMINATED

The committees having reported, and routine matters disposed of, T. J. Donohoe presented to the convention the name of George Grigsby, of Ket- chikan, for nomination for Delegate to Congress. The. nomination was speedily made, no other names being presented to the convention for this office.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL

Judge Jas s. Truitt, of Anchorage, was, over his objection, nominated for Attorney General Many delegates expressed their views upon the right of the party to draft into the service of the people such of it's members as
  are available The nomination was unanimous.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
COLLEGE MALE QUARTET

The College male quartet sang three numbers at the basketball game Satur day night which were received with much applause from the fans who ap- preciated the brief entertainment. One of the songs they sang, that of the empty beer bottle, brought happy mem ories and also caused many a tear to fall.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
PLATFORM

The Democratic Party of the Ter ritory of Alaska, in convention assem- bled at Seward, Alaska, reaffirms it's allegiance to the historic Democratic party of the Nation and congratulates the people of Alaska upon the promis ing prospect of it's return to power in the country.
 We condemn the existing mis-rule of the fisheries of Alaska whereby the
 It is rumored that the Anchorage City team may come over to Seward this week and take on the Army bas- ketball team for a three game series.
 Tho Gatpwav leads. other follow.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23

Troy, however, flarly FeIuSeu tO per init the convention to consider his name and urged the election of Mir, Connors. On his withdrawal MT. Con- nors was unanimously nominated, and in a short but forceful speech of ac- ceptance outlined his tentative pro- gram as the party's leader for the coming four years.
 CENTRAL COMMITTEE
 A Territorial Central Committee was named consisting of the follow ing: Chairman, T. J. Donohoe, Cordo- va; First Division-S. Hellenthal, John w. Troy. Second Division-Thos. Gaffney, Hugh O'Neill Third Divi- sion-A. A. Shonbeck, P. c. McMul- len. Fourth Division-A. J. Nordale, Luther Hess.
 PLATFORM ADOP FL
 A lively tilt, and the most impor- tant discussion arose over the adopt ion of a platform. The Committee on Platform and Resolutions having re- ported that it was unanimous, as to all save the last plank in the propos ed platform, that endorsing the can- didacv of Governor Smith for Presi- dent and instructing the delegates to the National Convention to vote for him, and submitted that plank with out recommendation.
 The Chairman of the Committee, MT. Troy, having moved the adoption of the platform including the Smith plank. MT. Hess submitted an amend ment proposing to adopt the platform with the exception of the Smith plank and to defer action on that until a later time. On a roll call the motion to amend was lost by overwhelming vote.
 A further amendment to the motion was offered by MT. Hess, seeking to
  strike that portion of the plank which irrevocably instructed the delegates for Governor Smith and substituting in lieu thereof a provision instruct ing the delegates to adopt the unit rule This amendment was also defer red by a vote of about four to one.
 An amendment to the platform was thereupon submitted by MT. Morton, of Anchorage, adding to the platform as submitted, the instruction for a unit rule, which amendment was un- animously adopted.
 Thereafter the platform was adopt ed.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23

R. H. Hale, superintendent of motive power, Alaska Railroad, visited in town over the weekend.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
DELEGATES AND ALTERNATIVES

The last order of business was the selection of delegates and alternates to the National Convention, and the following gentlemen were nominated:
 Simon Hellenthal and Jno. ". Troy, of Juneau: A. A. Shonbeck and Wm. H. Whittlesey, of Seward, Tom Du- vaine, of Ruby; Thomas Gaffney, of Nome, delegates.
 James McCloskey, of Juneau, Mrs. A. J. Dimond, of Valdez; Harry +. Morton, of Anchorage; J. ". Powers, J. R. Campbell, of Anchorage; Thos. Deal, of Fairbanks, alternates.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23

The Gateway leads; other follow.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
VOTE OF THANKS

A vote of thanks to the retiring National Committeeman and vote of thanks to the Democrats of Sew ard for their kindness, courtesy and consideration, completed the busi- ness of the convention, and the con- vention adjourned.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23

George Colwell, roadmaster of the southern division, Alaska Railroad,re- turned to town Saturday from an offi- cial visit to Interior points.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
MORE, CONVENTION

(Continued from Page One) Anchorage, and James s. Truitt of Anchorage.
 A. J. NoRDALE, CHAIRMAN
 The convention got down to busi- ness about S:30 o'clock, perfecting a permanent organization by the elec- tion of former Territorial Represent ative A. J. Nordale of Fairbanks as chairman, and F. J. Hayes of Cordo- va, as secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-13
HEARING Opens
ON MARKET

Hearings before the park and
Fairgrounds committee Of the House
District Committee on the relocation
Of the Farmers Produce Market,
which opened last night, will con.
tinue tonight.
4 Arguments in favor OF the selec-
ton Of the mid-city site will be pre-
scented to the committee tonight by
a.. ]. Driscoll and his co-workers
from the Midscity Citizens AsSocia-
ton. tomorrow night the south
west site will be considered, accord.
ing to the present schedule, and
Tuesday night the lexington site.
The subcommittee, which IS
headed by Representative Ernest W.
Gibson, hopes to report back to the
full committee by next week a
definite recommendation for the new
market.
at the hearing last night 1t was
learned that Maryland farmers DO
not want a temporary market but
want Congress to Immediately select
d. permanent site north OF Penn.
sylvania Avenue.
Engineer Commissioners William
lib. Ladue. explained to the com:
nlittee that the Commissioner had
recommended q temporary site be-
cause they thought 1t would be un.
wise to select a permanent site until
1t was known where the commits
sion and wholesale merchants were
moving
Maryland farmers were led in
their fight by T. B. Simons, Of Col
lege Park, Nd, who represents the
organized farmers OF Prince Georges
county.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-13
Court Action Looms in
TubercuIar Pupils Shift

Court action to restrain the Board
Of Education from transferring fifty
eight colored tubercular students
from the Garnet School to the Toner
School, Twenty-fourth and r Streets
Northwest, February 1. will be
taken, according to plans on foot
today by residents Of apartment
houses near Potomac Park.
A meeting OF committee. headed
by Edmund d. Rheem, was held
Wednesday with DR.. Frank s. Ballou,
superintendent OF schools, and mem
bers OF the Board Of Education. The
school officials were unwilling to
listen to amy other proposal, Henry
G. Clarke, q member Of the com.
mittee said.
The committee offered to obtain
and equip a building in another Sec
ton OF the city and present it to
the school system for a colored
tubercular school. This offer il re.
ported to have been turned down.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-13
SAINT SLAIN
BY MANIAC
BY international News Service

BY 4uACE4MbAOH&4 1SNW0 G5CENACC
NEW YORK, Jan. IA scar
faced lnnatic was being sought to-
day for the murder of Mrs. Rose
Licata, 80. known to residents Of
Brooklyil's Italian settlement as
The Saint"
She was shot while yainly plead.
ing for mercy in the kitchen of her
home, as woman neighbor sat
among religious ornaments in the
living room which 1.-THE Saint" had
transformed inte a miniature chapel.
al man who had found spiritual
solace Ia The Saints ministrat1 tons,
only TO vent his bitterness on her
when he again lost the comfort
OF prayer, is suspected of the slay.
ing. He fled from the tenement
silrieking, Jesus, pray for me-.
Mrs. Licata had been entertain
ing neighbor, Mrs. Rose Lombard,
when she heard the kitchen door
thrown open with violent hang.
Placing her month old daughter
in the neighbor's arms. she went to
see who had entered so noisly.
Presently Mrs. Lombard heard a
mans raucous voice and the plead
ing tones OF Mrs. Licata. Al moment
later. startled by five shots, she
ran into the kitchen to find The
Saint lying dead on the floor. One
bullet had pierced her heart. The
victims bodice was torn and
powder stained.
Joseph Lapesa. IL, son Of Mrs
Licata by previous marriage, AND
Oldest OF five children. was coming
mr., the stairs when the murderer
rushed by him with the smoking
revolver still in his hand. He
recognized the features as those OF
q man who had often visited his
mother to ask her aid in prayer.
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JAZZ SLAYER =
INDICTED

GAINESVILLE, Ohio. Jan. Ia
Velma West, ''split-mind flapper
slayer was indicted yesterday by
the Lake County Grand Jury for
the murder of her husband, Edward
West, at their cottage home at
Perry, Ohio, December s.
For three days the jury exam.
ined her case, calling more than
so witnesses.
Arrangement of Mrs. West before
Common Pleas Judge A. 6. Reynolds
Is expected to take place Monday
and the trial, according to present
Indications, will be held in February.
Apparently relieved of the strain
Of waiting the grand jury's action,
Mrs. West today has regained her
self conposure, following several
DAYS of near hyster1a. She played
checkers and dominoes with her
guard, Mrs. frank Nash.
The girl, who is 21, is said to
have made a full confession of
her crime. She was the pampered
daughter Of q wealthy East Cleve.
land family, and married Edward
West, athlete and popular college
football player. after a whirlwind
courtSntp.
The young husband, eager to
be on the 90 during courtship days.
began to object, after marriage. to
a continuation of social activities
in the small town to which they
moved.
Velma, reared amid city life,
found it difficult to endure the
stodginess of small town.
She quarreled with her husband,
following his refusal to go to a
card party with her. on December
6. He slapped her, she said. where
upon she picked up hammer and
struck him over the head.
After hammering him into I'm.
consciousness. she tied him up. not
knowing he was dead. and, deter
mined he wouldn't follow her
donned q gay party frock and went
to the party, spending an un
troubled evening. She was ar
rested soon after the discovery oi
the murder.
Her relatives, convinced she ID
insane, have rallied to her defense
and engaged counsel for her.
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If BACK HURTS
FLUSH KIDNEYS

when your kidneys hurt and
YOUR hack feels sore, don't get
scared and proceed to load your
stomach with q lot Of drugs that
excite the kidneys. Keep your KID.
neys clean like you keep your
bowels clean, by flushing them with
q mild, harmless salts which helps
to rernoye the body'a waste and
stimulate them to their normal &C
ttvity.
The function Of the kidneys Is
ID filter the blood. In "a hours
they strain from Il 500 grains OF
acid and waste, 50 we can readily
understand the vital Importance Of
keeping the kidneys active.
Drink lots Of good water-you
can't drink too much: also get from
any pharmacist about four ounces
OF Iad Salts. Take q tablespoonful
IN = glass OF water before break.
fast each morning for a few days
and your kidneys may then act fine.
This famous salts Is made from the
acid 81 grapes and lemon juice. com.
hined with lithia, and has been used
for years to help. clean and stimu.
late cIogged kidneys; also to ueu,
tralize the acids In the system 30
they are no longer q source Of II.
ritation, thus often relieving bladder
weakness.
Jad sa4e ID inexpensive: cannot
1njure; makes q delightful efferves.
cent Whitewater drink which every:
one should take now and then 70
help keep their kidneys clean and
active. Try this; also keep up the
water drinking, and no doubt you
win wonder what became OF your
kidney trouble and backache.
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MERGER PLAN

Impetus was given the Harley
p. Wilson traction merger plan
today as the result Of speech
before the Board Of Trades pub
lie utilities and transportation com.
nittee last night by William G..
McAdoo, which was interpreted in
some quarters as limiting at eventual
municipal ownership.
Jesse C. Adkins, chairman of
the committee, was one Of those
thus to characterize it, and he APP
pointed a subcommittee to investi-
gate the Wilson plan along with
the other merger proposals..
McAdoo, who is attorney for
Wilson, president Of the Washing
ton Rapid Transit Company, out
lined the plan to the committee in
detail. All returns in excess of z
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Wed bet 10 cents that it win take
you at least as many rungs to do
this Laddergram as it did us, but
after all we might lose our hard.
earned money. So tackle the rungs
ANYWAY, Just for the fun OF 1t. They
start out Thin, but things get q bit
thicker before you reach the Dime:
Find a new word for each downward
step which differs from the one
above It by d single letter. Remem.
Der mott rearrange the order or the
other letters, and avoid trick words
they don't belong in solution you
can be proud Of. Watch for the
answer We print tomorrow. In the
meantime compare this solution to
yesterdays construction Of Home
Made Wine. with the way you
worked &c out: /, Home; 2, Hole; 3,
Hale: 4, Male; 5, Made; 8, Wade; Z,
Wide; 8. Wine.
(Copyright by Public Ledger.)
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Extra Pay Jobs Denied
War StenOgraphers

Visions OF extra pay for War DE.
partment stenographers doubling
sa court.martial reporters went
glimmering today, through q ruling
by Comptroller General J. r. Nc
Carl.
Secretary of War Dwight Davis
inquired of the Comptroller General
il it were not legal for stenosraph'
ers earning 1880 a year in his
department to perform extra serv-
ices as court-martial reporters, to
earn much.needed extra compensa'
ton. :.
Additional compensation from the
reporting job would give q stenoE.
rapher more than $4,000 a year,
not allowed by law. said Mr.. Nc
Carl, quoting authorities at length.