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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
P. 4. SESSION
 CONVENTION
 NOW SIGNED
All Delegations Conclude Negotiations Reor-
 ganization

HAVANA, Cuba. Feb. 20.--The Pan- American Union Convention has been concluded by the sigma ture of the heads of the delegates of the Sixth Pan-Amertcan Con ference. The Convention provides sar SntfiH reorganiza tion ef. the Pan- American Union with respect tos its governing board and ac- tivities in general. It was over the preamble of this convention that Honorio Pueyrredon. of Ar geine, came into conflict with the United States and other Am erican republic deelegations and in consequence resigned his Am bassadorship at Washington and as president of the Argentine delegation The Argentine Gov ernment ordered the delegation to approve and sign the Conven- tion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
Riviera Crowds Grow
 And Travel de Luxe

PARIS. Feb. 2O. Despite all the grumbling about hard times, there are more travellers to the Riviera this winter than year ago. And they are making their trips in more luxurious and ex- pensive style than ever before.
 Eight express trains leave Paris every night for Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo and the other sunny resorts along the Cote d'Azur Some of them are de luxe trains. composed entirely of compartment sleeping cars. On these the cost of travel per mile is higher than on any of the ex- tra-fare de luxe trains in the United States. But they are crowded every night. more than half of the passsngers being British.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20

the newly forming river patrol. embrace the most recent develop ments in the construction of craf. for such duty as patrolling the Yangtse. Drawing but little wa. ter, they will be able to proceed into the headwaters of the stream where few ships are now able to go. They will be of high power to enable them to proceed through the gorges which are barriers at present.
 In addition to carrying the usual armament the new fleet has over head armor plating covering vital parts of the deck to protect the ships from firing leveled against them from the high cliffs lining both sides of the river some 800 miles from the sea.
 Construction of the ships In . foreign navy yard constitutes q new procedure in American navy affairs, as we'll as in Chinese gov ernment affairs at present. The nationalist government, which controls the Kiangnan yard, has frequently protested. and doc5 still. against the operation of for- eign men-of-war on the Yangts3 river. At the same time 1t ak' lows the construction of ships Tor a foreign power expressly for oIt erations on the river. ].
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
NAVAL PROGRAM TO BE APPROVED
Not One COnuert in H,394 Churches, So
 Inquiry Is Started

NEW YORK, Feb. 20-Spiritual inertia, jealousy, self-satisfaction, and neglect of home missionary work for foreign were among the answers given to the question What Is the Matter With Our Churches?" discussed at meet ing at the Madison Square Hotel by the Mems Church League.
 The discovery that more than g per cent of all the Presbyter- ian, Northern Baptist and Meth odist Episcopal churches in the United States failed to obtain a single convert last year impelled the league to suggest this discus sion. It will sponsor series of similar luncheon meetings on ai- ternate Mondays to consider the question in more detail.
 The decrease in converts was revealed through study of the official year books of the three denominations, made by Dr. w. R. Patterson, an officer of the General Council of the Presby- terian Church. The year books showed that 3.269 Presbyterian churches in the United States did not add any converts on profes- sion of their faith. Another 500 added only one each, and still an other 500 reported only two each. Of S,765 Baptist churches, 3,474 obtained no converts, and of the 16.5S1 Methodist churches. 4,65l had none.
 A total, therefore, Of 11.394 churches out of 34.575 in these three denominations won no con yerts and several thousand re- ported only one or two each. Al though reports for other denom- nations were not available, off cials of the league believed they would not show a better general average.
 Various reasons for the falling off in converts were given by the men present at the luncheon, and in notes from oth- CTS unable to attend. J. Camp bell White, General Secretary of the league, who presided, said church members had reached a point in working for foreign mis- sions beyond which they should not go until they had done more effective missionary work in their own communities.
 The Rev. J. Earle Edwards, pastor of Queens Baptist Church, Queens Village. l.. l., said '1t is so easytfor red tape, sectarian organization, theology, jealousy, l.opinions everything but Jesus Christ and His Spirit, to usurp the first place in the lives of pas tors and church leaders among the laity.'
 Frank H. Merrill, Assistant Sec retary of the National Campaign of the Protestant Episcopal Church Diocese of New York. was sue. l cinct: Whats the matter? {, Spiritual inertia and laziness."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
Frog, Sealed in Stone, AHue
 Alter 3l Years

EASTLAND, Texas, Feb. 20.=A Rip Van Wrinkle of the toad. family, a. horned frog that was walled up in the cornerstone of the East land County Court House 3li years ago, sans food, water and air, is still alive. More than 1000 persons from all parts of the country viewed the frog which is on display in a window of a drug store. A side from being slightly emanicated in the front legs. the frog is in a normal condition. When the cornerstone was broken open, the frog appeared to be dead except for very slight signs of breathing. The mouth was sealed with a slight film and the eyes were closed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
NEW FISHING
 REGULATIONS
A m e n dments Announced from Ottawa Changes
 in Seasons, Purse Seines
sss.-~.s. ~~ss--s.-..

VANCOUVER, B. C.. Feb. 20 Important amendments to the fishing regulations are announced from Ottawa. These changes in clude prohibition of seine nets in many. areas. The mouths of the rivers are protected for half a mile out. Purse seine nets are reduced to 200 fathoms by not less than 250 meshes of three and one-half inch mesh.
 The closed season for cod is changed from February and March to January and February. Cohoe salmon are protected from January to May 15 on Vancouver Island and the east coast south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
COMMODITIES SHORT, RUSSIA
Flour, Butter, Eggs and Many Other Essen
 tials Are Low

MOSCOW, Feb. 20.--A short- |age of flour. butter, eggs. soap land textiles has reached such a Eerious stage that the authorities E,re planning vigorous measures |to relieve a virtual famine. Commodities may be purchased ht exorbitant prices from private Headers but are scarce in Gov nrnment cooperative stores where kales are limited.
 People stand in line for many hours and are frequently told the stores are all sold out If the desired commodities. The Mutation is attributed to the krain shortage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
$ JAP ANESE
 SUPPORTED
Attempt to Be Struggled into U. S.-Die in
 Ships Hold

TOKYO, Feb. 20-The bodies of six Japanese who attempted to smuggle themselves into the United States, were found in the hold of the Yahiko Maru which has arrived here from Seattle.
 The ships cook confessed to hiding the six Japanese in the hold on December 20 when the Yahito Maru sailed for Seattle.
 From brief notes the men left. it is believed they were suffo- cated before the ship left Yoko- homa after which the cook be- came frightened and kept their death a secret until the ship re- turned to Japan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
TWO SLAYERS
 ARE AT EASE
 MURDER TRIAL
One of the Youths Is Cele- brating Seventeenth
 Birthday

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Feb. 20. and apparently fully at ease William E.. Hickman and Welby Hunt marched with their guards into the courtroom this forenoon for the fourth day of their trial for the murder of J.. Thomas, drug store clerk, in a hold-up in December. 1926.
 Hunt is celebrating his seven- teenth birthday.
 Questioning of prospective jur- ors continued
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM TO BE
 RECOMMENDED
House Naval Committee Reported Working on
 Wilbur s Plans

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.- Having heard a great deal of testimony for and against the Administrations propos- ed $740,000,000 naval con struotion program, the House Naval Comittee is now pre- pared to begin drafting of the necessary legislation to put it before the House.
 Prediction is that the committee will follow recom- mendations of Secretary of Navy Wilbur and include the bill provisions for the 25 cruisers to replace 22 obso- lete craft, five aircraft car riers and 35 submarines.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
Remus Starts Fight on
 Commitment to Hospital

LIMA. Ohio. Feb. 20 IT The question of the Jurisdiction of the Fifth Circuit Court of App peals to rule on the habeas cor pus action to release George Re- mus, of Cincinnati, wife slayer, from the State Hospital for the Criminal Insane, was raised to- day by the State when hearings on the writ opened Remus bases his application for the writ on the ground that his commitment papers to the hospital were faulty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
Government Must Pay
 Interest Refund Tax

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.--De- ciding the question which has arisen in tax refund cases in- volving millions of dollars, the Supreme Court has laid down the principle that the Govern ment must pay interest on re- funded taxes under the law in force when the refund was al- lowed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
Sends Fiue Bullets
 Into Body of Common
 LaiU Husbapd; ;He Lipes

SEATTLE. Feb. 20.-Mrs. w. J. Barkoot was jailed last night while her common law husband was battling for his life after she fired five shots into his body as they sat at their evening meal. The police said she admitted planning staying Barkoot for some time. The woman's two daughters witnessed the shooting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Feb. 2o--Inso- lar as Cupid is concerned. the automobile parking problem has been solved.
 Ben Emerson of Ripley, Tenn. hnd Miss Media Mitchell of Mem |Dhis drove downtown to be mar
 1ed, but a parking space was out |of the question. CirclIng q block, .hey: summoned Squire oeer<e
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
Russia Puts Disarmament Plan Up to League

GENEVA. Feb. 20-Soviet Russia, which proposed com plete abolishment of arma- ment. today deposited the text of the Disarmament Conven- tion with the League of Ma tions. The Russian draft of the Convention will serve as starting point for the dis cussion of the Russian pro posals at a meeting of the Preparatory Commission open ing on March 15.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
kIPID BARRED FROM PARKING PLACE;
 FINDS NEW WAY TO FURTHER CAME

Coleman on the run, and with the
 squire on the running board the
 next trip around. the nuptial tangle was completed under the changing signal lights, to the strains of automobile horns and traffic whistles. They dropped the aQuire at hia office. the groom stepped on the gas and honey
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
NEW RECORD
 ESTABLISHED
British Ace Drives His Huge Auto Over 2O6
 Miles an Hour

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla, Feb. 20. Capt Malcolm Campbell, Britich ace. established new automobile speed record yester- day driving his huge Napier Blue Bird Special over the beach course at an average speed of 206.956 miles an hour.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
Earth Shocks May Be
 Result of Snowslides

SEWARD. Alaska. Feb. 20.- Heavy earth shocks swayed build- .ings here at 1O:4S o'clock yes terday morning. Some believe the tremorsf which lasted several seconds. might have been caused by snow slides.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
NEW LOUD SPEAKER

PARIS, Feb. 20-The latest in French loud speakers is in the shape of spiral shell. Near to the reproducer the sides of the throat are covered with very thin felt. It is claimed that this method eliminates all metallic sound. The effect is to deaden the sound little but improve the tone.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
Registration of
 Lobbyists Approved

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2O.-The Senate Judiciary Committee went on record today in favor of the registration of lobbyists with the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
MRS. MURPHY REcovERs

Mrs. Robert Murphy who has been In the hospital for several days for medical treatment, left, today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-20
A. I. QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Feb. 2U.-- AIaska Juneau mine stock, was quoted today at sss.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-10-04
How Mortimer HI Lott
Escaped Road Agents
and Saved His $4,000

on the trigger. I dashed around the bluff
and through the gap into the midst of
an emigrant camp. scattering the people
TO right and left before l could check my
horse. l turned just in time to see my
pursuers ride oun the bluff with their
guns raised ready to shoot me, but on
seeing the camp they wheeled their
horses and fed. What had seemed inn
possible but a moment before had hap
pened, my life was saved.
The emigrant train was bound for Vir-
ginia City and numbered 200. They had
camped here over night and had Just
finished breakfast. Never did 1 realize
the brotherhood of man as l did resting
in the security of this camp of pioneers.
At the end of an hour, when the emf
grant train pulled out, I mounted my
faithful steed, now rested, and we made
way safely to Bannack.
Summary vengeance awaited my pur-
suers. Buck Stinson was hanged by the
Vigilantes at Bannack with Plummer and
Ned Ray, and Marshland met the same
fate later.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-10-04
(By WALTER /. SHEA)

Before Congressman Volstead of Wis
cOnsin became a more t~alked-Of figure
than heavyweight boxing champions,
Butte had the reputation of having put
more musical comedy troupes out Of
business than any city in America
Scores of musical shows with large and
comeIy ch0ruses came to Butte for two
and three-night performances and
later opened in Spokane with but half
of the chorus.
The above in no manner reflects on
the drinking abilities of the chorus girls
but somehow or other many of them
failed to make the outgoing train with
the troupe. These days the chorus is
packed in a little tin box, expressed to
the next tow and the movie fans are
watching the capers with a complete
chorus.
With John Mcguire, Uncle Dick SUIT
ton was the dean of the theatrical bust
ness in Montana.
In the early COS, Uncle Dick was tour
ing Montana with an Uncle Toms Cabin
company. He was the first producer to
introduce two Topsys and two Marks.
His opera house was a sideshow tent,
which he had bought from a circus com
pany. For bloodhounds he had dogs OF
various breeds. In Texas my produce
ton named Uncle Toms Cabin was pro-
hibited and Uncle Dick played the show
under the name of 1.-THE Old Homestead"
The natives never got wise and he did 8
good business.
About 1894, he was showing In Great
Falls. The tent was packed, following a
parade in which his 'bloodhounds" were
attacked by scores of stray Great Falls
dogs, the dog fights causing the parade to
break up.
That evening, one of the wind storms
famous to Great Falls, occurred while
the performance was in progress. Lulu
Sutton was little Eva and a Miss Martin
was Eliza.
The thrilling scene of the play was
when Eliza would cross N floating ice
into northern freedom, pursued by the
bloodhounds. The Ice blocks were light
boxes painted ice color and were so ar
ranged that they would dip and sway as
Eliza stepped from block to block.
Just as Eliza, carrying her small rag
baby, was in the middle of the make
believe river and the b~loodhounds APP
peared on the lower bank, q huge gust
Of wine blew the old ten from its moor
ing.
There was q shrek from the audience.
away they bounded across the vacant lot.
Great Falls dogs again pounced on the
bloodhounds, the lights blew out and
Eliza made her getaway in the darkness.
The tent which nearly blew into the
Missouri river was recovered, but the
bloodhounds never were. The next night.
the show played In Helena with new
bloodhounds.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-10-04
Alumni Club Planned

Preliminary steps for formation OF a
University of Montana Alumni club in
Great Falls have been taken. Thirty for
mer students of the university gathered
at a banquet at the Park hotel when E.
A. Atkinson OF the university faculty was
the guest Of honor and outlined state
wide activity in the formation of sim
liar clubs and the purposes of the organi-
cations. A check showed that there are
"a alumni Of the university in Great
Falls.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-10-04

The st. Ignatius Woman's club held its
first meeting after the summer vacation.
New officers taking charge are: President,
Mrs Dora Elliott; vice president, Mrs.
Agnes hepass; secretary-treasurer, Mrs.
Leah Fellows corresponding secretary.
Mrs lsobel Goble, and press reporter,
Nessie Dishmon.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-10-04
(By a H. CONWAY

NHE love OF gaming is ingrown in most
humans; 1t is a primitive passion.
The American is especially partial to
taking a chance" Even our aborigines.
the Indians, were ardent gamblers. With
the North American Indian, however,
there was no such thing or god as "Luck."
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-10-04

II a redman won at
gaming. 1t was because
his medicine" was
good. and the Great
Spirit had smiled up
on him.
A few months ago
at Glacier National
park / witnessed a
demonstration by two
aged Piegan chiefs Of
one of the favorite
early day Blackfeet
games. One chief
squatted before his
opponent and what
resembled a wierd re-
ligious ceremony be-
gan. Ten small sticks
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-10-04

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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-10-04
BLEW AWAY
AND HOUNDS RAN
ELIZA CROSSED ON PRAIRIE WHEN
DISASTER OVERLOOK "UNCLE
TOMS CABIN" TENT SHOW

When Dick p. Sutton Was a Theatrical
Magnate In Montana He Had Some
Queer Experiences on the Road ana
One of Them Was In a WindstOrm
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-10-04
NcWDreSSeSfO
ThcSChoolGin
by MAE MARTIN

Thousands of moth
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Milford chronicle., 1928-05-18

covered Countries" by Harold c.
Case, Chester L. Bower and T. Otta
Nail. The EpwOrth League chorus
will lead the singing and the pastor
will install the new officers. All
friends of the young people are in
Vited to attend.
The Children's Day services will
be postponed from the first Sunday
in June to the third Sunday, June
18th. The baccalaureate sermon to
the graduates will be preached Sun
day evening, June 3rd. Mrs. w. w.
Sharp is chairman of the evening
program, entitled, "Children's Day."
Mrs. Ella D. Cordray and Mrs. J.
Will Powell and their assistants will
have charge Of the morning program
on Children's Day.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday
evening at 1880 p. m. and Junior
League at 4 p. m. on Wednesday of
each week.
The pastor announces that he
hopes to get started on the new
building in very short time.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-18
unday as the guest of relatives at

Sunday as the guest of relatives at
Viola.
William Wood of Wilmington
spent the weekend with his mo-
ther, Mrs. Arthur Krause.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbert Stevens of
Wilmington spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Massey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood Spicer of Fed
eralsburg, Md, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Sharp.
Mayor Ed. Collins of Pennington
spent the weekend with his parents,
Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Collins.
Rev. E. H. Collins and L. G. Mar
kert, together with Rev. F. A. Lind
horst of Dover, visited Philadelphia
one day this week in connection with
the plans of the new church school
building.
NJ. E. Church Notes
Our Mothers Day service last Sun
day was a most blessed success with
one of the largest congregations
present. Rev. F. A. Lindhorst was
the speaker in the evening. He deliv-
cred splendid message illustrated
with pictures. His singing was also
greatly enjoyed.
Another very interesting program
is being planned for next Sunday as
follows:
$3.50 a. m.-Class meeting, led by
A. D. McCabe.
10 a. m.-Church school under
personal direction of H. J. Ramsdall,
superintendent.
The church school has taken a
very active part in pledges toward
the erection of the new annex. The
total pledges of all the classes is
$6,134.43. Pledges by Ladies Aid So
ciety $1560; Junior and Senior Ep-
worth League, $3.50; total pledged to
date, $7,886.63. The goal is set for
$4,000 and only $4,113.97 more is
needed.
GAS p. m.-Final rehearsal on an
niversary program.
1880 p. m.-The Epworth League
will celebrate their 39th anniversary,
program, "Our Undis-
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-18

huHHInS EFe0US-
so. yard dash, 8O-lb. boys-Time
70 seconds-1st, Farrell Jackson,
Caesar Rodney; End, Arthur Sipple,
Caesar Rodney; 3rd, Ernest Webb,
Houston; 4th, Carl Somers, Milford.
so yard dash, 8O-lb. girls-Time,
7.9 seconds-1st, Mamie Gray, Caes-
ar Rodney; End, Dorothy Roe, Mag
nolia; 9rd, Lille Wilson, Houston;
4th, Violet Dickerson, Smyrna.
so yard dash, 95-lb boys-Time,
SO secOnds-1st, Sivil Streets, Smyr-
ma; End, Roland Metz, Caesar Rod
ney; 3rd, G. Cool, Caesar Rodney;
4th, B. Walls, Caesar Rodney.
so yard dash, 95-lb. girls-Time,
ga seconds-1st, Pauline Hargrove,
Caesar Rodney; End, Vivian Barlow,
Caesar Rodney; 3rd, Irene Butler,
4th, Mildred Boyer, Do
yer.
so yard dash, 11O-lb. boys-1st, S.
Caesar Rodney; 2nd, Louis
Parker, Dover; 3rd, Earl Scott, Eel
ton.
22O yard relay, SO-lb. girls-Time
3O.2 seconds-1st, Caesar Rodney;
End, Magnolia; 3rd, Houston.
220 yard relay, 95-lb. girls-1st,
Rodney; End, Dover; 3rd,
44O yard relay, SO-lb. boys-Time,
1 min, .01 seconds-1st, Caesar Rod
ney; End, Harrington; Srd, Houston. !
440 yard relay, 95-lb. boys-Time |
So seconds-1st, Caesar Rodney; End |
3rd, Dover.
440 yard relay, 11O-lb. boys-1st,
Caesar Rodney; End, Dover; 3rd,
Senior Field Events
Shot put, 8-lb. 125-lb. boys-1st,
George Wroten, Milford; End, Mil
ard Benson, Frederick; 3rd, Philip
Caesar Rodney.
Basket ball distance throw, uhlim-
ted, girls-1st, Helen K. Wright,
Harrington; End, M. Dixon, Caesar
Rodney; 3rd, Helen Roe, Caesar
Rodney.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-18
Warwick

The weather still continues cool
with an occasional warm day to re-
mind us what summer is like.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Lingo were
Georgetown visitors on Sunday.
Miss Alice Burton of Millville
spent a few days last week with her
sister at Bulls Eye Farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Barto took
their last Sunday afternoon outing
at Ocean City, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ewell Calhoun and
daughter Frances of Georgetown
spent Sunday evening with her par
ents here.
Mrs. A. H. Lingo visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Greene Shockley near Rox-
ana recently.
Our local fishermen have taken
up their nets and are turning their
attention to farming.
Miss Annie M. Harmon has return
ed to the city after spending some