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from seed collected by Dr. FairChild
and these trees eventually may bring
about great changes in the landscapes
of southern Florida. There are two
varieties of the oil PALM the famous
branching dunn dunn palm OF the Sudan.
the rattan palm of the Moluccas which
grows 60 feet in less than seven years.
and the scaling-WaX palm of Sumatra
with brilliant scarlet leaf sheaths.
African Poison Trees.
The Department Of Agriculture also
Is trying to grow III its various expert
mental gardens some Of the poison
trees of the African forests. Among
these Is n Llama from the lunglcs Of
West Africa. which produces Stro-
phanthin. one Of the most powerful
heart poisons known and Of consider
able value as drug. This may be
valuable not only as a drug plant but
as a garden flower. II is a vine which
bears large cream olored flowers with
purple base
Another is the bassa shrub Of South
ern Nigeria, which possesses some I'M
determined poison. When the leaves
are pounded up and thrown into
stream the fish are killed III a few
minutes and the drug produces dead"
feeling on the skins OF natives who
wade into the water after the fish The
juice of the leaves has been used as q
mango cure for dogs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27
MELLON MAY ADDRESS
CONSTRUCTION SOCIETY
Builders Of Federal Structures
viii Hold Three-Day Con-
ference Here.

Secretary Of the Treasury Mellon IL
expected 10 address the threc-day con-
ference Of the Society u Constructors
Of Federal Buildings when 1t con
venes Thursday in the Treasury for their
frat meeting since the world War Stlb~
pended Federal building construction
work
Assistant secretary Carl +. Gchune-
man and Acting Supervising Architect
James f.. Wetnorc are also scheduled
" speak. They will instruct the mem
hers as 10 the details IT the great build
Ing program for which appropriations
have been authorized by Congress dur
ing the past week.
A reception and dance Is ~ be- given
for the visiting engineers Friday By the
ONCE force of the supervising architect,
and d banquet has been arranged Tor
Saturday evening at the Raleigh Hotel
j W Ciudcfs Of the supervising
architects office Is president of the So
ciety. arld W T. Brady. construction
engineer, also III Washington, Is sccfc~
taty H. q. EiAhncy III New Orleans Is
chairman Ut the general committee on
arrangements. and A l., Elhkehjee,
architect, Is III charge II the banquet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27
BRITAIN APPROVES
NAVY PROGRAM CUT
Public Halls Revision of
American Building
Plans.
nv Radio to The star.

by KaGl0 To nc SidF.
LONDON, February 27.-Public COM
mcnt here on the revised naval building
plan of the United States Is generally
apprcciativc. 1t is regarded as signiil-
cant triumph for public opinion over
the professional advocates OF big navy
and as an important contribution to the
problem of disarmament.
Public opinion since the failure Oh
the Geneva conference has moved
strongly in the direction Of ruling out
America as potential antagonist and
the remarkable fact was that so little
concern was aroused by the original
vast cruiser program put forward by the
American Navy Department.
This disposition in the public mind
to eliminate the United States from
British calculations and estimates in
regard to future naval building was
reflected in the speeches Of members OF
the government and still more particu-
larly in the decision of the admiralty
under pressure of the cabinet to make
heavy cuts in the British cruiser pro-
gram.
Public Dissatisfied.
These cuts were widely interpreted
as indicating public dissatisfaction at
the Geneva failure and the sense Of the
government LlldJ SOIItc ScSJuIc WdS IItI-
cssary to counteract the effect Of that
regretted and humiliating episode.
But while the whole current of feel
ing here is increasingly hostile to the
idea of competitive building in Amer
lea, the original proposals Of Washing
ton, together with certain ill-advised
prophecies Of inevitable war by Amer
lean naval experts, seemed calculated
to create possible difficulties In the flu
ture and an atmosphere unsympathetic
to disarmament. For this reason the
moderate scheme now put forward IS
welcomed as restoring more favor
able outlook and as indicating that the
dominant American public opinion is
not represented by the extravagant pro-
posals of the experts.
Particular satisfaction is expressed
at the discretionary power provided In
the bill enabling the President to sus-
pend III whole or part any naval con-
struction authorized by the act. This
IS taken to indicate a desire to reopen
at favorable opportunity the discus
sion Of agreed disarmament proposals.
desire which is shared here in all re-
Sponsible quarters.
Submarines an Issue.
Not the least gratifying part Of the
new scheme is the decision regarding
submarine construction. which. taken in
conjunction with Secretary Of State
kellogg's recent statement on the sub
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27
DRY BUREAU PLACES
SPIES OVER AGENTS


An organization has been fntmfd IN
HE ptphibiubH Bureau ~ cheek on The
att!Ylti"a ~ 0ty agents ~ picYtuL cp!~
Iuptign within the ranks
Wltilr Federal pfDhiDitiDn officials
Hefe reluctant ~ discuss tie espionage
system. they admitted lie tSlALence ~
i9tct ~ men WiniSe duties lay n
trailing dfy agents suspected ~ nfIllia ~
tltU with L,oiitkktts CT noOnAhliirtb,
II II Impossible under The system -
bhid Que official ton al nkcut ~ tifac~
nee ctDpkfdHraa Fefy long 1IiiGut dlf-
toIIly aid dtfculty Ia this direction
H. passing laptdIy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27

The Miraculous fruit. which is so
sour that after a bite Of 1t the sourc5t
lemon tastes sweet for hours.
Tropical Figs.
Three species Of tropical figs with
sweet, edible fruits
The velvet tamarind with Jet black.
yclvety fruits which have an acid. sweet
flavor.
The boabab tree. which bears I'M
mense pods with seeds covered with q
chalklike outer coating which tastes
like cream Of tartar.
The desert date Of Senegal, favoritc
fruit with the natives, which might b"
grown in the Southwestern United
States, but which has bitter taste.
The Christmas bush, the fruit o.
which hitherto has been unknown III
the United States.
Two undetermined new fruits found
respectively in Sierra Leone and on the
Gold Coast Of Africa.
Efforts also are being made to grow
several varieties OF ornamental palms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27
Try This for Rheumatic Agony
and Pain Tormented Joints
IL Days Trial Free-See Below

If you have a swollen, inaamed or
pain tormentcd Joint don't keep on
suffering agony day after day.
For quick. comforting relief thou
sands rub on Joint-Ease and for
Rheumatic pain druggists will tell you
that it is always in demand.
Joint-EaSe IS soothing. penetrat-
ing erlollient that YOU can rub on
often 10 obtain speedy results.
It's comforting influence ard speedy
action indicate its use for such all
mentS as chest colds. neuralgia.
neuritiS. lameneSS. sore. aching mus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27
APPROVE PHILIPPINE BILL.
Senate Committee Members Act
Against "Mi1itarY Cahinet.D

The Willis bill to displace the Philip
pine military cabinet" with civilian
was approved Saturday b. the Senate
territories committee.
The committee also ordered a favor
able report on another bill. which would
permit the appointment II Americans
or Mor0s a. governors of the non
Christian provinces in tfe Philippines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27
Problem for Greek Cabinet.

ATHENS, Greece, February 81 Up).-
The new Zaimis cabinet, set up three
weeks ago. has been authorized by the
Chamber Of Deputies TO settle the ques-
ton Of road contracts which proYoked
the fall Of the previous ministry Febru-
airy 3. The vote was 103 to 63.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27

Only one night out
to both coasts Of Florida
by daylight through
Central Florida
Now Florida is at It's best.
Winter visitors are enjoying
golfing, b at h ing, fishing,
hunting. Travel 10 Florida
IN luxury on Orange Blossom
Special.
Leases Union Station,
sos PM Daily for East Coast
$40 PM Daily for West Coast
Modern steel equipment
every travel convenience -~
barber valet bath maid
observation cars ~- Supcrla-
tive feaboarG dining car
service courteous train per
sonnet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27

Not the least gratifying part Of the
new scheme is the decision regarding
submarine construction. which. taken in
with Secretary Of State
kellogg's recent statement on the SUBJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27

Smoking your first
pack of Yorktown
Cigarettes is like
meeting a man that
you take to- right
off.
This cigarette has
the spark of life in it.
Personality, kick"
Ask any Yorktown
smoker why he likes
this cigarette. He
may tell you it's the
favor, or the zip"
or the tang" But
he can't really de-
scribe it. What he's
telling you is that it
simply strikes his
s1noke-taste right.
Try Yorktown and
see if you don't feel
thesamewayaboutit.
Twenty for 15c.
LrgA Richmond. Virginia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27
Hungarian Author Held

BUDAPEST, February II M An
dpI Simon IA motel Hungarian bIthpr
las been BITeAied al Mlekpi'tI. charged
with lDbeehsloD u GtInnuHlsiic leafieta
hud WIN Carrying Dn agitation hHpuE
ti4e miners ii HAT district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27
Bleck Unable to Finish Flight.

LISBON, Portugal, February 27 tn
Charles BIcck, Portuguese aviator, Mn
started o flight from Lisbon IN G1a.
Portuguese India. several days ago, has
been forced To give up the attempt, MS
plane having been damaged In Syria.
The Alaska fisherman., 1928-02-15
Fall Fishing

Washington, D. C.,
 Dec. 24th, 1927 Hon. Henry O'Malley, U. S. Commissioner of Fisheries, Washington, D. c. My dear Sir:-
 When I called upon you about ten days ago with reference to the fishery regulations for 1928, I call ed your attention to the necessity for more elastic regulations with particular regard to the fall fish ing operations.
 A perusal of the new regulations a copy of which reached me today, still further convinces me that the
The Alaska fisherman., 1928-02-15
The United Sons of Alaska
 Answer Howard

ing before the last session of the Legislature in support of the Con- troller Bill. We believe that the elected representative of the Alaska people not only has the right, but that it is his duty to appear before that Body in support of any measure intended to give Alaskans a fuller degree of self government. And the fact that you do not believe so convinces us that you are not the right man for delegate to Congress. It seems to us a strange doctrine, indeed, that the paid lobbyists and representatives of every private in terest or corporation have the righ+ to appear before the legislature in behalf of desired legislation, but that the elected representative Of the people of this Territory has not that right. This letter, and the resolution passed, is to inform you that we totally repudiate that un- American doctrine and any candidate who advocates it.
 Yours very truly,
 GILBERT SCHLAIS
 Secretary, Fort No. 3
 United Sons of Alaska
The Alaska fisherman., 1928-02-15
consideration

'o POAANJ CAoC "OuAu QoEm1C modification of the closed season regulations that would permit the taking of late fish by the few can. neries that would care to continue operations into the late fall and give employment to local fishermen.
 Under the 1926 regulations for the Central District of Southeastern Alaska, the closing date for all fishing for the season is fixed for August 11th. This means that all echoes and chums running after that date for a period of almost three months are to reach the spawning grounds, and thus the replenishment of the supply ts placed almost entirely upon the late fish. It is generally believed that the fall runs of echoes and chums have no connections with the early runs but are entirely separate and distinct bodies of salmon. There is nothing to indicate that any more escapement is required to maintain the fall run of fish than is required to maintain the earlier run of pinks
 Tn fact, there has never been the earlier summer run of pinks. In fact, there has never been the same Intensive fishing for fall salmon that we have had during the earlier runs, but the disproportion of op- erations in the two seasons has re. suited ill an almost negligible take from the late runs There is ev- cry reason to believe that the late runs of silvers and dogs are now just as large as they ever were or ever will be. Tn other words, the late runs are always at their maxi mum, and take of 50%, or even 75%t, should not diminish the gen. eral supply, but might tend to in- crease it. '
 It is held by Alaska fishermen that the escapement of last season, 1927, in Southeastern Alaska was almost entirely of the late run, and although the number seen on the spawning grounds indicated a small
The Alaska fisherman., 1928-02-15
Ketchikan, Alaska January IF, 1928 MT. Bartley Howard, Anchorage, Alaska Dear Sir:

Dear Sir:
 Your letters and statement of :s sues have been received by many of the United Sons of Alaska here at Ketchikan. At the last meeting ot Ketchikan Fort No. 3 of the United Sons of Alaska, held January 9th, 1898, your letter and statement was read and discussed by the members of the organization.
 After a thorough discussion of your letter and principles, the under signed secretary was unanimously instructed to write and inform you that this organization is unalterably opposed to your candidacy.
 This action was taken on account of your past record on the question of self government in Alaska as ex- pressed in tho Controller Bill, against which you worked and vot ed at tho last session of the Alaska Legislature. and because of the evasiveness in many of the state ments in your platform. The Unit cd Sons of Alaska exists for the pur- pose of helping to achieve self gov ernment in Alaska, and we cannot support, but will oppose any and every candidate whose record or platform shows him to be against this fundamental American principle
 When you opposed the Controller Bill at the last legislature you ex- pressed the desire that this question be made a political issue in the next election. We accept your challenge fairly and squarely. Let the peo- pie now decide.
 At the same meeting at which the above action was taken, this or ganization also, by unanimous vote, passed a resolution expressing the fact thatxwe resent your criticism Of Delegate Sutherland for appear
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17
ALASKA BLUE FOXES
 PASS NO!. NAi TESTS

The belief in Norway that Alaska blue foxes are not healthy has been proven incorrect by the arrival or 70 Alaska blue foxes, born and raised on the Meadow island ranch of the Alaska Blue Fox company, which is owned and operated by J. 4 HaGland, of Petersburg, Alaska, saws q recent issue of the Bergen. Norway, Tidende. Although the Norwegian government veterinar- ians put the foxes through the strictest tests possible they passed with flying colors and were admit ted to the country without other difficulty. the article continues
 The foxes were purchased by Norwegian firm for d sum stated by the Tidende as s15.000, United States money, and are to be used as breeding stock The foxes stood the trip very well, arriving in Nor way fatter than when they started the long trip-Petersburg Press,
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

there were but few who had sen him. However, one day . COW came into the village with half of it's face torn off, so hunters at once got out their guns and direct ly beyond the limits of the town came upon the monster bear which had already killed COW and was sitting on the carcass eating. This was the last free meal he ever in- dulged fin for he met his death then and there-Gateway.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17
BROWN BEAR IS ,4 FEET LONG

< Seward, R)- The largest brown
 Dear killed in the Westward dis
 4rict this season was shot just re- jcently at Afognak, according to ar srivals on the steamer Starr. The I}pelt measured 14 feet and two in- &ches.
 For some time the residents of .that region had heard of big 3bear in the immediate vicinity. but
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17
THE BAY OF WONDERS

A peculiar. wierd phenomenon was visible dawn at the head of Resurrection Bay before daylight recently. Araund one of the granite mountains, directly at the entrance. a halo completely sur rounded it. Against the darkness of the murky. stormy looking sky, il was very impressive and brought to ones mind stories of the Res urrectiGn.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

The total authenticated catch of beaver for last season was carried to 30.209 animals by belated re ports. It is now believed that the Commission will have sealed 3o,5o0 skins when all reports are received. With an average value Of about $50 the beaver take last season prob ably brought the Territory approx imately S900,000.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

The Fairbanks Auxiliary of the Pioneers of Alaska have installed the following officers for the en- suing year: Mrs. J. w. Rust, pres ident: Mrs. E. B. Collins, first vice president; Mrs. Henry Wier second vice-president; Mrs. George Moody secretary; Mrs. Adolph Wehner, treasurer; Mrs. D. J. Fairburn. his torian. Mrs. Theo. w. Bibber chap lain; Mrs. Grant Courtney, sergeant at-arms; Mrs. Ed Bartlet, guard; Mrs. C. N. Creamer. trustee.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

Olaf K. Hansen. plead guilty at Juneau recently to the charge oI possession of liquor, and was pre- sented with fine of S2o0 and jail sentence of three months in the "hoozegow."
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

William Fursman. Deputy U. s. Marshal at Kenai who was recently taken to Anchorage for treatment to an injured foot. underwent an operation and is now getting along alright.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

R. H. Creecy. an oldtime prospec- tor in the Bethels country. recently left a note on the Wild River trail saying. his days were short and that he was looking for place to die. He has not been found todate.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

The Anchorage airplane returned from Akiak recently with what IS said to have been the largest sh1p- ment of furs ever to have been transported by plane.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17
| RIG MISTAKE

woman sent the society editor an announcement of her daugh- ter's eneagement An hour later the daughter called up. in evident agitation. to ask if it were too late to correct one of the details. "Nfother made dreadful mistake, I can't understand how it happen ed-she said father is a plumber
 And isn't your father plumb err" patiently inquired the g. Q.
 "Certainlv not. My father IS domestic sanitary engineer.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

Entries for tlle Ladies E!,n next Sunday close Saturday ?. "' March 1.th. Drawing 'or plac" :i Polet's store al P. W. Saturday
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

F. P. Clark, captain of the For estry Service Highway, is the proud possessor of Masters License for inland waters, unlimited Capt Clark has successfully passed the examination conducted by the un- ited States Inspectors.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

Miss Mabel Lindgren of Fair banks and Norman Fritz of Seattle were married recently in Seattle.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

Clark Michael, convicted of lar ceny at Juneau, has been sentenced to serve 15 months in prison.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17
INTERESTING ALASKA ITEMS

trace of the boat, and it is presum- ed that the craft has slipped oil into deep water
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

H. Sanford, who plead guilty in Juneau to charge of sodomy, has been sentenced to serve one year at McNeil Island.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

Ivor Stople who plead guilty at Juneau to a larceny charge, was sentenced to McNeil Island for 13 months
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

Frank Wissinger. 76, resident of Alaska since 1903, passed away re- gently at Juneau. Old age was given as the cause of his death.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

The Fairbanks American Legion Post is planning the erection of new building.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

Martin Josephson, prospector at Bethel. was burnt to death when his cabin caught fire on the night of December 22.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

Dr. H. l.. Hedger, Fairbanks den tist died in Portland. Ore, recent ly.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17
FOR DELECA
TO CONGRESS

Having completed extensive covering the four Judicial Divisions having thorough study of the political situation in the Territory, the people desire change in their They believe that the accomplished by Delegate in tration who policy and not one of continuous agitation md opposition.
 I therefore take this announcing dacy for the Republican nomination the Primary Election be held April
 was born in Kentucky in 1877 to y-four have a family Anchorage During long residence in the Territory time prospecting and mining with associates Having the Alaska Of during the session) existing conditions, throughout Territory Delegate Congress- wi with assistance people. carry constructive development policy upbuidng Alaska
 HARTLEY HOWARD.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

WRITE YOUR FRIENDS A LETTER ON sOURDOUGH STA yIONARy. On Sale at Nugget Office
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

Jack Wilson and Gordon Selmyre both of Juneau, both plead guilty to the charge of violation of liquor laws. Wilson was sentenced to serve four months and Selmyre was given fine of S350 and costs.
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

Joe Walters left Valdez last week for Shoup Bay in an endeavor to salvage the engine of the gas boat Mary Lee, wrecked several weeks ago on the reef at the entrance to Shoup Bay, with the loss of the lives of Al DeHart and Harry Gla- grave. He returned with the re- port that he was unable to find any
The Nome nugget., 1928-03-17

Bethel. was Dufnt to ue"'h "HS' his cabin caught fire on the night of December 22.
 Frank Wissinger. 76, resident of Alaska since 1903, passed away re- gently at Juneau. Old age was given as the cause of his death.
 The Anchorage airplane returned from Akiak recently with what is said to have been the largest ship ment of furs ever to have been transported by plane.
 William Fursman. Deputy U, s. Marshal at kenai who was recently taken to Anchorage for treatment to an injured foot. underwent an operation and is now getting along alright.
 R. H. Creecy. an oldtime prospec- tor in the Bethels country, recently left a note on the Wild River trail saving. his days were short and that he was looking for a place to die. He has not been found todate.
 Olaf K. Hansen. plead guilty at Juneau recently to the charge of possession of liquor, and was pre- sented with fine of S2oo and iail sentence of three months in the "hoozegow
 E. P. Clark, captain of the For estry Service Highway. is the proud possessor of Masters License for inland waters, unlimited. Capt. Clark has successfully passed the examination conducted by the Cn- ited States Inspectors.
 Jack Wilson and Gordon Selmyre both of Juneau, both plead guilty to the charge of violation of liquor laws. Wilson was sentenced to serve four months and Selmyre was given a fine of s35o and costs.
 To fill the uneXpired term of Thos. D. Jensen of Nome and Dr. P. S. Whitney of Fairbanks, as mem- 1o To Nnnl sion, J. c. Widstead. of Nome and Irving Nick. Reed. of Fairbanks have been appointed.
 The Anchorage Mooseheart Lodge installed the following officers: Nellie Crawford, senior regent: Al ice Coll, junior regent; Adelina Hu- gel, chaplain; Lillian M. Brooks, treasurer: Lillian M. Brooks. re corder; Sarah Hugg. sentinel: Er- ica Savola, argus; Ida Bell, guide: Oidle Meirer, organist.
 Chalres Sinclair was sentenced to serve two years in the local Federal iaiI and pay fine of S1.50O by Judge Thos. M Reed. in the U. s. District Court at Juneau. He was convicted recently on four counts ol violation of the liquor laws. Sln- clair entered the Federal jail i'm mediately at the close of the pro- nouncement Of the sentence.
 Joe Walters left Valdez last week for Shoup Bay in an endeavor to salvage the engine of the gas boat Mary Lee, wrecked several weeks