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New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

Gunnery Sergeant Ollie R. Black burn. of Portland, Missouri; Ser geant Charles Pelz, whose next of kin is a brother also | marine, and Private Willie E. Hood of New Or leans. were the only three men who could get in a good firing position because of the lay of the land. They bore the brunt of the assault and drove the attackers back. A few minutes later the firing ceased and the insurgents disappeared.
 Marines Advance
 The marines started forward again and violent firing broke out on the right flank. The rebels con- tinued their attack for about an hour and then fled. The individual work of Private James P. Harrison of London. Ky. and Sergeant Gerald R. Brown of Kansas City with gren- adcs was largely responsible for the final driving back of the rebels. Brown is a siN-footer with such husky arm that the other marines handed him their srenades to hurl Ill diulliOn 10 ms own.
 Captain Hunter Dies
 With the retirement of the rebels Lieutenant Piper moved his column into La Flor intending 10 cvacuate the wounded as soon as possible. Captain Hunter was greatly weak ened from being moved but ap- pearoI to be gaining in strength up to the hour of his death at S:o5 a. m. Oil May s. He died very peace- fully. He was buried at La Flor.
 Lieutenant Piper and all of the n-commissioned officers and men of his cgmmand spoke in the high est forms of their dead captain. say ing hiS conduct, military judgment, personal bravery and fortitude when wounded were an example worthy Of the best traditions of tho corps. Lieut"nant Piper's own actions and his banding of the situation have elicitod a special letter from his su- periOrs.
 Mentioned For Nalor
 These men have been especially mentioned for their bravery and conduct under fire: Pharmacists Mate Young, Gunnery Sergeant Charles relz. Private Hood. Ser gcant Charles J.. Arndt Of New York city. Corporal Clayton w. Cox, Private Michael T. Fisher of AL hany. x. N.; Private James r. liar rison, Corporal spencey T. Honyus,
 
 Brown. and Private Parish.
 IL was estimated that 15 to 100 rebels took part in the encounter and there were casualties of lo dead and IS wounded.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
FIVE OVERCOME

Lowell, Mass, May 70 R--F'iye members of the family of Albert C. Pare. local druggist. were overcome by gas poisoning in their home carly last night when carbon monoxido, formed by the fumes from a gas heater and stagnant air. seeped through the honse. A physician. Dr. Augustus F.. Alden. who was called 10 assist the victims was also over como and a second physician had 10 be called before the patients were taken to the hospital. They re- sponded favorably to treatment and will recover.
 Those overcome were Albert q. Pare, aged 35: his wife, aged cS: Mrs. Anna Pare, 5o; Mrs. Brenda C. Simm ons, 34. and Mrs. Arthur Pare. 25, the latter Of Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
RELIEF SHIP IS FAST IN THE ICE
ltllia's Base Y6sel Unable to
 Go to Rescue

kings Bay. Spitzbergen, Nay :s LP With the Italia's base ship Citta di Milano ice bound, dependence was placed today upon hunters of the Northlands for tidngs of the missing dirigible.
 The Cttta Di Miano took aboard one hunter at MagJalena Bay, where she sought shelter from the ice noes which Wire being driven before a strong wind. She was endeavor- ing to get in touch with other hunters.
 One team of dogs, driven by two experts named Tandberg and Noeis, was ready to make a trip of three or four days to Widie Fjord in the hope of learning the fate of General tmberto Mobile and his crew of seventeen. Other plans were afoot for exploration with the huskies of the north.
 The base ship reported that fog hung over the mountains and visibil- ity was poor. Experts at Kings Bay said it was hopeless for the Citta D' Milano 10 try to proceed. They thought that the 5000 ton ship with it's crew of 20 mon would be locked in by the ice pack if 1t attempted to work it's way through and might never get free. Nevertheless the ship reported she would try to reach New Friesland.
 pail Of gloom hung over the dozen men of the Italia's base crew here and pessimistic conjecture as to the fate Of the Italia added 10 the dismal atmosphere.
 A German-A American motion pie ture photographer named Hartman, who served as radio operator aboard a Zeppelin during the war. suggested that the Italia might have caught fire and exploded IS did two big German airships in the war.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
TRADERS LOSE GAME
 TO SIMSBURY TEAM
Rally in Last Inning Not Enough After Home Team Has Piled
 Up Early Lead

The State Trade school nine from this city lost a 14-S decision to Sims bury high in Simsbury yesterday afternoon. failing 10 locate kerr's offerings until tho last two innings. simsbury. led by E. NicholS piled up 1o-l lead on the locals in the first seven innings. Then the Trad CTS started, getting two runs in the eighth and five in the last, but they were still well behind. Gelormino was the leading hitter for New Brit ain, getting three singles. The team hit well hut was cratic in the field The box score:
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
STUDENTS DRINK LIQUOR

New York. May % P,--Paul Guthrie. field representative Of the Intercollegiate Prohibition associa- tion. states that college student opin- ion throughout the country was ov- erwhemingly convinced that both men and women students were in dulging more freely in alcoholic liquor than before the prohibition era, but that his personal observa- ton failed to justify this student opinion.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

of . new roller. coaster a. l.'sra
 Park. resort. Were Jrstre*e. |. fire with $3e.0o0 loss cAsls yc.t.... day. The blaze was hrousii. UT der con trol through the comtinai ero,:s .r apparatus from Newror.. i,.c u.- town. the naval training station at Newport, Fall River. Mass. ant t.,e private estates of w. H Vanderbilt and the late Moses Taylor Of New
 York city.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
MAY RJY ASSETS

New York. May 2a.-0-P)-The American railroads are reported to have abandoned their plans 10 &C., qutre the stock of the American Railway Express company. but will buy the concerns assets at price said to be close to s11o a share
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

broke through a guard-rail. and dropped 70 feet into the waters of South Bay.
 Frank Ambrose and Michael Jakubowski opened a door of the car and leaped before the machine sank. Both were rescued.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
"sTORNfY WATERS" LYCEuM

For the last times tonight the .yceum theater's feature picture of CTS "Stormy Waters" with Eve Southern, Malcolm McGregor and Roy Stewart.
 A sea picture that will thrill you rom the very beginning 10 the very and-with story that was suggested ay Jack London. The companion ,rature offers ''Thc Scarlet Dove" With Lowell Sherman and Josephine 8orio.
 Starting Decoration Day real holiday treat. The main attraction offers Sue Carol in Walking Back"
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
SITUATION IN CHINA
Foreigners Unable to Depend on
 Chinese for Protection.

Washington. May c?,--(CP)-The situation in China now Is such that foreign residents can not depend on Chinese authorities for protection of their lives and property, Japan ad- yised the League of Nations accord ing to a report ef that answer re- leased from the Japanese embassy today.
 The report concerned the recent clash between Japanese and Chinese troops at Tsinan-Fu in Shantung province.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
TO UNvEH TABLET

Plymouth. Eng, May g (UP)- The U. s. cruiser Detroit arrived today to participate in the unveiling tomorrow of a memorial tablet to American prisoners of the war of 1872 who died in Dartmoor prison.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
FOJND DEAD ON TRAIN

London. May % UP)--Sir James Hodsdon. eminent Edinburgh sur geon. was found dead in his berth in a London Edinburgh train as it passed Dunbur today.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
PRIEST IN CONCERT TONIGHT

Rev. George Mcguire, Irish soldier priest tenor, will present his con- cert Of old Irish melodies tonight at S:l' o'clock in the Y. Nj. r. A. & R. ball. He has hosts Of admirers in thlS city and to music lovers he leeds no introduction. Already he has established an dnviable reputa- tlon as concert soloist. Critics con-
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
HAVE MARROW ESCAPE

Boston, May @9. -UP) Two men skiddcd on Dover street bridge,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
SIX COTTAGES BIRN

Portsmouth. R. l.. May 29 Pt- Six cottages. practically all of them public bath houses and a portion
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

Two base hts; digger, r. Nichols. Eddy. Three has l.t. E Nichols. Um- pires: Buck and Eussel. Tine; l:5o.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
REMINGTON NEWS

Newincton. May c9.--It has been round necessary to postpone the meeting which was 10 be held in the the advisahility of forming an im- provement society until next week It is understood that there are many residents who arc leaving town to- night for the holiday.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

The next meeting Of the Ncwing- ton Girls club will be held on Fri day evening June at 7:15 o'clock at the home of Mrs. F.. P. Schmidt The last meeting was a mothers and daughters banquet which was held in the chapel of the Newington Con- sregational church Saturday after noon The Misses Marvis Welch. Marjorie Hale, Cleora Stebhns and Priscilla Osborn were in charge.
 The Fireside Whist club will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Edward r, Copeman on Arch street. New Britain at 7:3o o'clock.
 Mir. and Mrs, F. C. Wilson and family of the Center have returned after spending few days>at Peter sham, Mass.
 Mrs. Harry c. Goodale Ia confined to her home with an attack of the grippe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28

Hear the new wonder instru- ment reproduce popular and clas- sical selections tomorrow, Sun day evening, demonstrated by the Anderson Music Shoppe at the Palace Theatre. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
COOLIDGE TO
 FIGHT JONES
 SHIP MEASURE
President Makes His Views Known = Senate to
 Vote on Monday

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S-Presi- dent Coolidge is not only deter mined to oppose the Jones Ship ping Bill but is convinced as we'll that if it's provision requiring un- animous consent of the members of the Shipping Board before any government merchant marine fleet can be sold to private interests becomes law, changes will have to be made in the personnel of the Board. His views were made known after the Senate reached an agreement that a final vote will be taken next Monday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
Al ARINE K
 W E " s
MAJOR GILLETTE IS
 GOING TO INTERIOR

To make a survey of winter trails in the interior of Alaska Major Douglas H. Gillette, engi- neer officer of the Alaska Road Commission is leaving Juneau on the steamer Alameda for the Westward enroute to Fairbanks He expects to be absent from his local headquarters until about March 1.
 From Fairbanks, Major Gillette will go by dog team to Livengood and if time provides will then go into the Kantishna district. He will investigate conditions of the winter trails, shelter cabins and the transportation situation gen erally, in those areas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28

We make mems suits for $55 r. WOLLAND. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
Steamer Movements
 NORTHBOUND

Admiral Rogers due Sunday morning at o'clock. Has 2 days mail.
 Alameda due Sunday. Princess Mary is due Sunday night.
 SCHEDULED SAILIkGS Alaska scheduled to sail from Seattle Feb. 4 at 9 a. m. SouTH6oUND SAlLlNGS Admiral Watson scheduled southbound about Feb. 4.
 LOCAL SAILiNGS Marunlta scheduled to leave for Sitka and way ports at 6 o'clock Wednesday night. Balls for Skagway every Monday at Il p. m v'rnInla w sails for ChicRagof and way ports at 6 o'cack every Wednesday night. For Chatham Straits route at 10 o'clock every Saturday night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
DANCE ORCHESTRA CHANGED

Another change has been made in the Moonlight Serenaders, dance orchestra, which plays ey- cry Saturday night at the A. B.. Hall for the weekly affairs. The new combination is as follows: piano, Forbes; sax and clarinet, Murphy; trombone. Hunter; banjo and trumpet, Henrickson; drums, Blake.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
THE EMPIRE IS THE MEDIUM

Through which the general public can always have its wants supplied.
 Closing time for classified advertisements: 2 P. M.
 Closing time for display ad- vertisements: Il A. M.
 Ten cents per line first In serticn.
 Five cents for con linuvus sub sequent insertion.
 Count five average words to the line.
 Minimum charge, 50 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Baby buggy; baby sled; baby bed. Very reason able if taken at once. Phone 3354.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
Fails to Keep Up in
 Studies, Girl Suicides

FRESNO, Cal, Jan. 2S.-De- claring that ill-health and worry were preventing her from keep ing up with her college work. Dorothy Johnson, 20, Fresno State College student died after taking poison.
 The girl had been worried and depressed for several days, ac- cording to friends, complaining that she was not doing well in her studies, and that she did not care whether she lived or not.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28

Eugene Permanent Waves, $15. American Beauty Parlor. ---adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
TIDES TOMORROW
TIDES MONDAY
ROGERS IN MORNING

Steamer Admiral Rogers. Capt Frank Landstrom, is due in poct from the south at o'clock 10. morrow morning, local agents said today. She has seven days mail and l56 tons of merchandise for Juneau. According to Brice How. ard. agent, the steamer sailed from Seattle with 1000 tons of merchandise for Southeastern Al, aska, large cargo for this time of the year, he declared.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
HARRIS CONDITION POOR

John Harris, who suffered a paralytic stroke on his right side several days ago, is reported slightly worse today. Hospital attendants said he is able to take but little nourishment and is con- siderably weaker, though still conscious.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
AT THE HOTELS
Gastineau

Gastineau D. B. Stedman; Mrs. Brown; M Dragnich.
 Alaskan Sarah Shields Pett; L. Bashore, city; John Abrahamson, Sitka.
  Jc,,uo,o Dor,,o,opf yNayao CIR
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
EXPLORER IN PORT

The Explorer, Capt. Severyn Swanson, arrived in port this morning with 240, barrels of her ring for the Juneau Cold Storage Company. The fish was unloaded this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28
MISCELLANEOUS
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Pair wool lined leather gloves. Please return to Elm pire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28

LOST-Two handbags left ca Pa cific Coast Coal Dock. Finder please return to Empire Office. Reward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-28

THE EMPIRE HAS THE LARG. EST, MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST EQUIPPED JOB PRINTING PLANT IN ALASKA.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25
LOFTY THOUGHTS

The only way to have a friend is to be one.-Emerson.
 Man seeketh in society comfort, use and protection.-Bacon.
 There is no substitute for thorough going, ardent and sincere earnestness Dickens,
 Levity Is often less foolish and gravity less wise than each of them appears.-Colton.
 Good breeding shows itself most where, to an ordinary eye, 1t appears the least-Addison.
 The most certain sign of being born with great qualities is to be born with. out envy.-La Rochefaucauld.
 The law of simplicity and naiveness holds good in all fine art, for it is com. patible with what Is most sublime.- Schopenhauer.
 The essential difference between painting and daubing is that a painter lays on not grain more color than is needed.-Ruskin.
 When true genius appears in the world you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.-Swift.
 We should never speak, publicly at least, of our own faults, nor of the others. unless we hope to effect some useful purpose of it.-Goethe.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25
Snrtal NntrH

Mrs. A. W. H. Smith and her moth- CT. Mrs. M. E. Taylor. were honored by Mrs. A. Vreatt at a party on Mon day afternoon. Sewing and a guess ing game, at which Mrs. Josephine Mason carried away the honors, comprised the entertainment for the afternoon. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess.
 One of the most enjoyable card parties of the season was given by St. Philips Guild on last Friday evening in the lodge rooms of the Redmen's Hall which were prettily decorated with greens and flowers The party was we'll attended. eighty people be- ing present. Sixteen tables of Court Whist were in play and the prize winners were: Mrs. c. 0. Mundy and Mir. Ira Kelly, first prizes; Mrs. Dodge and MT. L. c. Scribner, conso- lation.
 Following the cards a delicious lunch was served in the banquet hall. Later an informal dance was enjoyed, music being furnished by some of the guests.
 The party was a huge success both socially and financially. Forty-five dollars. including several cash dona- tions, were taken at the door and substantial sum will be turned over to the hospital as the expenses of the evening were very light, the Red men having donated the use of the hall.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25
REASONABLE SNIPS

A fall of snow on Christmas day Is regarded as sign of lucky New Year.
 When the Puritans were In power iL England Christmas day was kept as a solemn fast.
 One kiss for each berry was the original mistletoe ritual, a berry be- ing removed as a kiss was taken.
 In the olden time the Yule log was always laid aside before 1t was burnt out so that the next Christmas day the new Yule log might be lighted from the charred remains of its prede- cessor.
 Swedish and Danish housewives bake a big cake in the form of boar-pig for Christmas. It is known as the Yule-boar. All through the day this strange cake stands in the center of the room uneaten. Some times 1t is left there until spring. It is regarded as a luck-bringer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25
SCHOOL NOTES

For the past few weeks the high school orchestra has been rapidly improving with the help of orches- tra drill books secured by Miss Rose, musical instructor. Lloyd Goodrich, with an Eb cornet, played with the orchestra last week for the first time.
 An indoor garden is being cared for by the eighth grade. If the state ments of the gardeners are to be be- lieved, wheat planted last week has already grown to the heighth of three-fourths of an inch.
 Seventh graders have progressed great deal on their puppet stage. When finished it will portray King Arthur and his knights of the round table. The making of the puppet stage is a new project in Wrangell school and the seventh graders are to be commended for their efforts.
 i
 On Wednesday, October 19, Gov ernor George Parks paid the high school students a visit. This was the first time the governor had ever visited the school, and upon the re- quest of Supt. Rasmussen he talked to the students about his recent visit through the territory looking over the various schools and making plans for improvements. He also told about the advances in transporta- tion and communication that had been made in the last few years.
 On Thursday afternoon, October IS, the High School had an Alaska Day program. After the pledge to the flag, Alaska, My Alaska" was sung by the assembly. Miss Rose favored the students with an excel lent violin selection. She was ac- companied on the piano by Miss Scott. Dr. Diven gave very inter esting talk in which he advised the students to use and develop their conscience to insure success. The program was concluded by singing America"
 Basketball got under way Tuesday, October 16, when nine prospective team members tusned out for prac- tice. Coach Fabricius started this years work by impressing the boys that good passer had the advantage over a good shot in his chances for making the team. Monday, the twenty-second, was the date set for the time when the training rules take effect. Before turning out MT. Fabricius circulated an oath bind ing the boys on the team to abstain from all intoxicating liquors and from all forms of tobacco. Up until next Monday the boys will practice three times a week, when the time will be changed and they will have five days in which to have their workout.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25
FOR THE STYLISH

If you comb your style too much 1t becomes bald.
 Thought without style is an uncut diamond; style without thought is a fake diamond.
 Search for fair thoughts rather than bright words; 1t Is the thought that brightens the word.
 An excessively pointed epigram is like pencil too elaborately sharp ened; the point breaks.
 Words, like colors, should be used only in opposition or contrast. You should write as you paint
 To write the way you talk and to talk the way you write are equally infallible methods of poor talking and poor writing,-Maurice Garcot
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25
Fashions In Humer.

A lady once suggested "Alice in Wonderland" to a steady-going ma tron. The volume was soon returned with thanks and with the explanation that what was wanted was something Tight" not all those puzzles. Un- occasionally. there are fashions in humor.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25

The government wants more college men to take up aviation. Or ayia. ton to take up more college men, 1t doesn't make any difference.-Ex. change.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25
PEPPY POINTS

It's a rare treat when a mlser invites you to join him. Alimony is the capital prize in the matrimonial lottery. Friends good luck worries some people more than any thing else. People who don't spend theii money as we think they should are miserly. The only way some married people avoid quarrellng Is by refusing to make up.
 Man and pins are similar, be cause neither Is of much use after losing it's head.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25

Add Fables: Once upon a time a girl in a bathing beauty contest pa- raded before the judges and didn't place her hand on her hip.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25

Of course, you can't tell. But the chances are the fellow who Is yes man around the office is a yes-ma' am man at home.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25
OBSERVATIONS

Be stubborn if you want to. But a fellow who sets his head seldom matches out much.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-10-25

These days 1t is useless to look to mother for pies like mother used tC make. Mother Is longing for them too.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-08
Miss Wills Gains
Tennis LaureIs

WIMBLEDON. Eng. July tn
In a victory that developed dras-
tic possibilities unlocked for when
Helen Wills il riding the courts,
the queen of American tennis to-
day conquered Senorita Ella de Al
varez. Of Spain. IN the women's
singles final Of the Wimbledon
championships to gain the crown
for the second straight year.
The American voungster. not as
accurate as usual and somewhat
off form generally. beat the Span
ish girl in straight sets.
Miss Elizabeth Ryan. former Cali
fo%rninn. won the mixed doubles
rartrered with p. II. r. Spence Of
South Africa. but the British cllim
her victory because Of Miss Ryan's
long residence in Erglaad.
First honors in the Wimbledon
tournament must 20 to the rising
tide Of Frances court stars. Rene
LaCoste. Henri Cochet. and Jacques
BruCnon. who a awav with all
honors in the mems division. La
coste won the singles crown from
his Davis Cup teammate. Cochet.
yesterday, and today Cnchet team
cd with Bruenon to trounce the err
ratio Australian veterans. Gerald
Patterson and left-handed j. B.
Hawkes.. 1911. Ga. Ga, after an
hectic first set.