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reminded his colleagues how at the
famous Geneva Economic Conference of
1927 representatives of twenty-nine
nations promised to seek reductions OF
customs duties. He pointed out that
these promises were still unredeemed
in consequence of which Great Britain
was under heavy pressure to adopt
protectionism, pressure to which she
might be constrained to yield should the
barriers stay up.
The subcommittee recommended that
Russia and Turkey be invited to send
representatives to participate in the
discussions of the commission on
economic questions and the commission
approved.
On the 21st the commission adjourned
after appointing subcommittee to con-
slider the disposition of the European
wheat crop exclusive of the RuSsian)
agricultural credits; the project of a
European tariff truce, which hangs; un-
employment, etc, and of course, a COM
mittee (the Organization Committee, >
most important of alb is to consider
how the projected federation, or union,
or society, or cooperative association
or whatever name may approve itself
should be organized. The session ended
with adoption, not without some show
of emotion, of manifesto" to the
effect that the war rumors hurting
about are to be heavily discounted. I'VE,
as foreign ministers or responsible rep
resentatives of European states, declare
that we are more resolutely determined
than ever to use the machinry of the
League of Nations to prevent any re-
sort to violence"
The League of Nations Council con-
vened at Geneva on January 10 for its
sixty-second session, the chief matters
before it being the question of Polands
treatment of the German minority in
Upper Silesia and the fixing of the
place and date of meeting of the In
ternational Disarmament Conference.
The Council authorized Sir Arthur Sal
ter, chief of the transit section of the
League secretariat, to visit China and
advise the Chinese government respect
ing its reconstruction program.
The date of meeting of the Disarma-
ment Conference has been definitely
fixed for February 2, 1882. Geneva has
been Professionally des grated as the
place, depending on whether or not per-
fectly satisfactory assurances can be
given of provision by the city of ade-
quate facilities.
4 *k*
NOTES.-The Franco -Ktalian naval
truce Is ended.
Anna Pavlova, the dancers Is dead.
She was, indeed, q great artist.
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st argued that by holding
ON fer another 10 points we
could pay for the wing which
she wanted to build on the
house.
while we were still talking,
my little girl came in to ask
my help on her Latin lesson
for the next day. 1t was the
translation of AeSop'S fable
of the dog and the bone. The
dog, you remember, saw his
reflection in the water, and,
thinking it was another dog
whose bone he would steal,
reached down with open Jaws
and lost his own bone.
The moral of the fable was,
Greed usually results In the
loss of eUerything.'
THAT night when I went
to bed I could not sleep. The
fable kept running through
my mind. First thing next
morning I telephoned my
broker TO sell me OUT. IL nap
pened that the stock went up
a few more points, but a
couple of weeks later it
dropped like a shot. I was
very lucky, and had sense
enough not to think I had
been smart. You can bet that
l am done with specializing
forever"
I hope that when this edi-
torial is printed we may be
in the midst CT good times.
with increasing business and
a rising market. In that
case, some young man may
see it and appreciate the re-
minder that greed usually
results in the loss Of every
thing"
: fa9lN
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BY JOHN WALKER HARRINGTON.

BY JOHN WALKER HARRINGTON.
- TARTLING as cataclysm was
the breaking of great mass OF
rock from the crest of Niagara
~ Falls last week. with roar heard
above the thunderous sound Of
the cataract itself
Scenic beauty and practical utility
are concerned in such an occurrence,
and again is raised the question as to
what can be done to check such changes
in the contour of the walls of rock over
which rush the swift waters gathered
from four Of the Great Lakes on their
way to the sea. once such project
would have seemed visionary. The
usual attitude of man toward seething
torrents of Niagara was until recent
years like that of the young Irishman
who seeing it for the first time inquired,
whats to hinder?"
Something has been happening to
Niagara Falls for thousands Of years,
for the downpour of 100000 tons OF
water a minute is bound to wear away
even barriers made of steel and stone.
Niagara Falls Strata.
The wall over which Niagara plunges
1875 feet is composed of layers Of vary
ing strength. The hardest, which Is
from go to 80 feet thick, is Of the ia
miliar Niagara limestone. Below are
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the American side, as they are seen at
the bottom of the fall.
The horseshoe was once a trim half
circle, as sketches and daguerreotypes
of rs to 100 years ago reveal. Then
came more dislodge:nents, which
changed the sector to the shape de-
scribed in its name. It has not re-
tanned enough Of that contour to justify
its present title.
The dent in the American side Is
about $50 feet across and possibly 200
feet deep, with vast mound of broken
rock at its bottom. The American side
is now taking on the form of the
Canadian contour.
So slight have been the changes in
the American falls that the only rock
slide comparable with that of last Sum-
day datss back more than century.
Old inhabitants used to tell of terrific
crash which came in 1915, which shook
the surrounding country like an earth
quake.
There was a slighter descent six
years ago which worried the friends of
the American falls considerably. 1t
was one of the reasons for the appoint
ment of the Special International Board,
appointed jointly by the United States
and Canada to investigate conditions
and suggest means for the preservation
of the cataract.
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Note-The drripdl IN this country OF
Dr. Robert EsnduIt- PelteTie, the noted
French airplGne and rocket expert, and
the announcement that he iDiH lecture
before the American InterpldBetdry So
ciety at the Museum Of Natural History
on January 28 has served to stimulate
an interest in rockets, mitch has at no
time laT1ed since the successful expert
merits. fet0 years ago, BIZ MAJ WALTER,
unfortunately the rictim OF one OF hts
oirn experiments. American interest has
been shoiou bV the support that has
recently been Oiren to our only rocket
expert. Dr.. Robert Goddard, BY the Gup-
oenheirn Foundation aud Others. The
proposed rocket test By the amateur
scientist. Dr. Ddrwin Lyon, iDho plans TO
launch rocket skytpdTd some time dur
inc the merit tpo toeeks from a mountain
top in Northern Italy, SERIES also TO
hei0hteH the interest tDhtch the dTriudI
OF DR.. Pelterte in this country has
aroused.
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Development of Syria
By France Given Praise

Because of her development Of Syria
France has been highly commended by
the Mandate Commission of the League
of Nations. An amazingly wide area
Of construction work has been COM
pleted by France since her advent In
Syria, which before she undertook the
mandatory power was ruined and de-
populated by the Turks.
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BY HENRY w. BUM.

BY HENRY w. BUM.
@HE following is brief summary
of the most important news OF
the world for seven days ended
January "a, 1881:
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NOTES.-The Franco-Ktalian naval
truce Is ended.
Anna Pavlova, the dancers Is dead.
She was, indeed. great artist.
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For Air Exploration.

Whatever may be the ultimate re-
suits of experiments on rockets, 1t may
be reasonably assumed that we are due
for a considerable amount of expert
mentation in this field in the immedi-
ate future. The possibility that exists
for obtaining knowledge of the upper
atmosphere by rocket exploration is
too great to be resisted. Sucn KnowI-
edge becomes increasingly important
year by year, not only because OF the
rise of aviation, but as well because OF
the necessity, in many other industrial
undertakings, Of long-range weather
predictions.
Another possibility that has not been
stressed by any of the present expert
mentors is the use of rockets for long
range bombardment of enemy positions
during war times. It should be q
simple matter to construct, at the
present time, rockets that would easily
exceed the range of about Is miles
reached by the largest guns used during
the last war, and to do so with consid-
cradle accuracy of aim.
It is interesting to note that lor many
years the British Army maintained a
rocket division, which was only abol-
ished about IS years ago. Such units
of warfare bid fair to be established In
every country II the fighting forces are
to keep up With the advances which are
being made along this !.ce But S:lcn
speculations were not a part OF LN
Pelterie's plan as he outlined 1t.
The American Interplanetary Society
is to be congratulated upon being able
to bring such an eminent expert as
DR.. Pelterie before its members and
friends. Such a lecture will mark q
milestone in the history Of rocket de-
velopment In this country.
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

The Lomen Commercial Co. has Leea extremely busy during the pas month, repairing and getting in shape, their large equipment for Fghteriug the steamers which will be arriving in the roadstead saon. They plan to erect the htgh-line eonYeyor as soon as they feel cer- .aiu he ire has definitely left the
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

Or page two of th;s issue will be seen the new advertisement of of he Ben Marche Stores. adver- tisiug some of the well known dry goods lines, with attractive prices. It is a three-column spread, with boxed in items, settn- off to good advantage, the articles advertised.
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

Tie regular meeting of the city council was called to order last Monday evening by Mayor Wright .all councilmen being present.
 The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved
 A communication from B. w. Nelly offering sl0.OO for lot |. block 19. was read and referred ito a committee to report at the next me e-ing.
 The communication of Jud Chid lister. signed by d number of oiti- zens. asking that he be allowed $500 per month for services as a volunteer fireman, was also re- ferred to committee.
 City attorney ONe'u presented copy of the recent law passed by the legislature in reference to the sale, lease or donation of city property. and was read by city clerk NJ. J. Walsh and placed on file.
 Bills reported by the Finance Com mittee were read and approv- ed and ordered paid
 A motion was made and second ed that the city council approve the plat and drawing for the ex- tension of the basin of the harbor at Dry creek.
 Mrs. McLain of Belmont Point, appeared Lefore the council and stated the urgent need of a foot bridge across Dry creek. in case the city did not build a wagon bridge this summer
 The committee on school site for the native school. reported having run up against snag in obtaining one let and building.
 Upon motion the taxes On the property of Frank Fritz1off, now deceased. was reMihed
 There being no further business the council adjourned
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

The Alaska Min. and Power Co. electric plant, at the east end of town. which has been running steadily all winter. is now shut down. anl will undergo thor ough ove"hauling before taking up the service again next fall At present, and until that time, Nome is receiving it's power and light from the Hammon Co. power plant north of the city.
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30
EXCELLENT FILM MUSICAL COMEDY OPENING DREAM
 THEATER TUESDAY
Fox Movictone Adoption of Stage Success, Cradle SnatrhcrS' Is Spectacular Singing and Dancing, All Talking
 Production

Gaiety. music and youth-these ere the niahlights of Why Leave Home?" the musical comedy yer sion of Cradle Snatchers" which starts it's lCcal showing next Tues day.
 Chased as one of the best com edies yet to reach the speaking screen. this all talking, singing dane ing Fox Movietone feature speeds from oae hilarious situation to another with never q dull moment.
 The noted song writing team of Conrad. Mitchell and Gottler. who composed dozens of Broadway hits as well IS the snappy tunes and lyrics in the "Fox Movietone Fol lies has turned out several ir- resistible song hits for Why Leave Home?" that have already leaped into popularity.
 Look What You've Done to Me Doing the Boom Boom" "OId Soldiers Never Die. and Bon ita" are some of the numbers and they add immensely to the pictur- e's entertainment values, The sp.r it ot youth. with the aoeent or it's lighter m ments. ts deftly embod- lied in this story of asquerades and misunderstanding
 Norma shearer in A Lady of Chance. iS the attraction on Sun .day n.ght. This picture has muat c ace mpaniment An added fea.- ure is the Pathe Talking News.
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

Word received by the local of flee of the AIaska Road Commis- sion states that Major Malcom I.
 Elliott. President of the Alaska Road Commission. is due in Nome 'cn a trip of general survey and
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

The Hotel committee of the Pion ee~ Iglao Hotel negotiated new lease with Mrs, Geo Marshall The le@sa was signed and ratified by the Igloo at special meeting he'd last week The hotel is now uu- dersoing repairs and will be thor oughly renovated for the sprin 7 rush of people coming in OH the boats.
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

Word received from Ross J. Kinney and wife, via post card from Portland, Ore, states they were enroute to California for a vaca- tion, The missive also stated that Ross was getting along fine. and they were both having a good time and enjoying themselves.
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

Further advises received by the A. R. C, state that assistant chief engineer Ike Taylor of the Alas ka Road Commission plans on a trip to Nome, arriving here about August 1lth. and leaving again about August p. 1881.
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

The Alaska Road Commission has been carrying on activities on all roads and highways adjacent to Nome. opening up the routes for the general traffic this summer
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30
THE NOME NuGGEr. NOME. A,.AsnA
Their

beach in front of Nome. Their ed and newly painted. and will be in tip tCp shape for full seas on's wolh
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

Judge and Mrs. G. ] Lomen. were rendered surprise party Wednesday evening, by their num- erous friends. the occasion being their 5%cd wedding anniversary.
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30
LOCAL NEWS

Martin Corliss, the well known Gold Run mining man, was prot 10 Nome via airp.ane this week, for medical attention.
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

:n- n-prction about July 7th of this ear. He will probably remain here at, u one week.
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30

For other airplane activities look under the Telegraph Bulletin days of the W eek.
The Nome nugget., 1931-05-30
OUR
MOTTO

IT IS THE DESIRE AND POLICY OF POLETS SToRES TO EXTEND TO ITS CUSTOMERS. THE MAXIMUM OF SERVICE AND EVERY COURTESY
 WITHIN ITS POWER.
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
NELLIE MELBA
DEAD At I

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. %
U.N.SD.-Dame Nellie Melba, II,
whose voice thrilled music lovers
the world over for 40 years, sue
cumbed here today to a strange
malady believed to have been
contracted during recent visit
to Egypt.
An hour before death lowered
the curtain for the woman gen.
orally hailed as the worlds great
est soprano, she rallied suffi-
GENTLY to smile at those about
the bed. Then she lapsed into a
coma and passed away peacefully
Nellie Melba, the Australian
Nightingale" was born May 10,
1859, near Melbourne, from which
city she took her stage name
She was Nellie Porter Mitchell.
daughter of David Mitchell, a
Scotsman of modest means. Her
mother was of Spanish descent
At an early age she set her
heart on a musical career. She
made her first appearance as a
vocalist at a church concert in
Melbourne at the age of 6.
Despite objections of her
father and mother to a career in
music she preserved and eventu.
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The Washington times., 1931-02-23
GUN GIRL HAS
NERVE TILL
THEEND
Dague, Resigned to Fate, Has
Equal Poise; Lovers Meet
Doom for Killing Officer
By JAMES L. KILGALLEN
international News Service Staff
Correspondent
Gan Official Eyewitness to the
Executionsl

ROCKVIEW .PENTTENTIARY,
ELLEFO ONTE, Pa, Feb. %.
Without uttering a sound and
with a faint wiStful smile on her
lips, Irene Schroeder, 22-year-old
''gun-girl" and thrill slayer" died
in the electric chair here today.
the first woman to be electrocuted
in the history of Pennsylvania.
She was followed to the chair
by Glenn Dague, her sweetheart
and partner in crime. They paid
the penalty for the shooting of
Corporal Brady Paul, highway po.
liceman.
The body of Irene will be sent
to Bellaire, Ohio, for burial in
the Riverview cemetery, it was
learned today.
Dague will be carried at Wheel
ing. w. Va, by tAe side of his
father.
Nerved to the End
Attired in a gray ray0n sInOck
with white collar and cuffs, Irene
Schroeder walked into the citadel
of death with firm tread and
went without assistance to the
chair.
She was "IrOn Irene" to the end.
Although a nurse in white broke
down and wept violently, Irene did
not shed a tear.
AS they adjusted the leather
mask, with it's Sits at the eyes
and mouth, Irene's lips seemed
to curl ever so slightly-a half
defiant, final leer at the law
and society.
Seemed to Age
Irene'S bIanched cOuntenance
seemed to age years in the brief
space of seconds from the time
she Shuffled to the big open
door at the brilliantly ilIumi-
mated death chamber until they
strapped her in the weird con-
traptiOn they call "the chair
A tomb-like silence, almost
terrifying in it's oppressiveness,
enveloped the room as the gaunt,
hollow-eyed executioner, Robert
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Irene Warns All to Heed
Saviour Ere It's Too Late

Ohio clergymen clenched and un
clenched his hands as the mis-
SiveS were read.
The text of one communication
was as follows:
"Rev. H. o. Teagarden,
Piedmont, Ohio.
Dear Friends:
81 don't know how to express
our thanks to you for what you
have done for us. You have
taught us how to know our Saw
iOur in such a way that it has
turned darkness and despair
into light, hope and joy. We
know the blood of our dear Saw
iOur Jesus has cleanSed us Of all
sin.
Going to Eternal Joy"
I'VE are waiting for these
few hours to pass when we are
(Continusd on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
CHICAGO READY
FOR PRIMARY

CHICAGO, Feb. % 0.N.SJ.-
Chicago's torrid mayoralty cam
paign simmered to a red-hot close
today as City, County and State
authorities unite on urgent mea-
sures to prevent election DAY
frauds. and terrorism.
Because of the bitter, per-
SOnal nature of the Republican
contest, violence at the pri-
mary tomorrow is feared more
than ever.
AL CapOne On Hand
AL Capone is reported to have
come to the city for the day,
but whether he will take a hand
in the election remains to be
seen.
There already have been minor
outbreaks of vandalism on the
part of excited partiSans.
The Washington times., 1931-02-23

BELLEFONTE, Pa, Feb. %
GN.S). "Our message to
every man, woman and child
is to accept our personal
Saviour before it is too late"
This was the message of Irene
Schroeder and Glenn Dague as
penned prior to their electrocu.
tion today.
Two letters written by Dague
and signed by both Irene and
Dague were made public today by
the Rev. II. o. Teagarden, who
was their spiritual adviser to the
end, and who accompanied Dague
to the chair.
Minister SObS Aloud
The Rev. c. F. Lauer, prison
chaplain, read the letters to news
papermen while, nearby, the Rev
Teagarden sobhed aloud. The
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
SLIGHT
FORSCHOOL
FOOD BILL
House Gives Preferred Place
on Calendar, Though; Need
of $29,5O for Pupils Seen

The Mcleod bill, appropriating
$4,000 to feed the under-nourish-
ed school children of the District,
will come before the judiciary
subcommittee of the House Dis
trict Committee for hearing to-
morrow.
While it is expected that the
bill will be placed on the House
calendar later in the week, the
prospect of its passage is re-
carried as slight. The Senate has
as yet given no consideration to
the matter.
NOOnan Fights to Win : .
DESPITE predictions that the bill
will be defeated on the floor of the
House, John j. NOOnan, philan-
thrOpist and retired capitalist, who
is back of the measure, Is deter
mined to carry on a concerted
drive in the hope Of bringing the
matter to a successful conclusion.
Mr.. Noonan points out that the
very report of Superintendent
Frank w. Ballou is basis for the
pressing need of passage OF the
measure.
2,784 Shown in Need
Mr.. BallOu's report shows that
there are 2,7S4 children in Wash
ingtOn schools who are in actural
need of food. His report, how
ever, indicated that the schools
are in adequate condition to care
for this condition.
Taking issue with this claim,
hackers of the bill point out that
to feed 2,784 children during the
school year would cost at least
$29,5OO, and they question the
ability of the agencies now car
ing for the children to supply
this sum.
Only Half Now Fed
According to the superintend-
ent's statement, local organiza-
tions, lunchroom operators, pa
rents and teachers have been
providing money and food for
less than half of the needy chill
dren at daily cost of $59.44. For
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The Washington times., 1931-02-23
Sing Hymn" Irene's
Final Words to
Her Pastor

BELLEFONTE. Pa, Feb. 90
GN.S0.-Irene Schroeder's last
words were "wilI you please
sing the hymn, In The Garden.
Irene made this request just
before she started on her death
march, it was revealed by the
Rev. H. o. Teagarden, her
spiritual adviser. Rev. Teagar-
den, and others were singing
hymns just outside her cell at
the time.
Dague's last words, according
to Rev. Teagarden, who ac-
companied him to the chair,
were as follows: Father into
thy hands 1 commend my
spirit" ,"
Rev. Teagarden said both
Irene and Dague were resigned
to their fate.
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
D BRIAN : TALK
UNPR0TESTED
Staff Photo

italian AMBASSADOR Mobile Gia-
como de MARITIME has no inten-
ton of protesting the speech Of
John Lord O'Brian before the
Union League Club of Brooklyn
Saturday night, he said today.
O'Brian, who is First Assistant
Attorney General of the United
States, at one point said:
"Thank God, we do not live
in a country such as Italy,
where a dictatorship of one
man can make a horizontal
slice in wages"
The remarks drew the ire of
some italian officials in New
York, and predictions were made
it would result in another Butler
incident"
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
'Missing' Missioner
Located In Hospital

DETROIT, Feb. % G..SJ-
Fears expressed over the safety
of the Rev. Francis Clougherty,
Chancellor of the Catholic Uni
versity in Pekin, China, were
Silenced here today when 1t was
learned the prominent priest is
in a Columbus. Ohio, hospital re-
covering from influenza.
Father Clougherty vanished
from sight of Detroit superiors
January 1s, when he left Toledo,
! for Youngstown.