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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
DEMOCRATS IN MANY STATES
 GETTING BUSY
Contests Are Being Waged for Various Public Of-
 fees Hard Fights On
(Continued rrorn Page One)
In their contests for state and con- gressional nominations.
BRYAN AND MULLEN

Democratic prophets are loud in their predictions that an addition al Senate seat will be picked up in West Virginia this year. Senator Hatfield, Republican, is regarded as certain to be renominated Two Democrats are campaigning for the chance of opposing him in Novem- Der.
 In Indiana a half-dozen or more Democrats want the privilege of opposing Senator Arthur Robinson, Republican R. Earl Peters, Demo- cratic State Chairman in 1892 and for several years before that, is an active candidate.
 In Nebraska, Governor Bryan, brother of William Jennings Bryan, wants to be the Democratic nomi- nee for the Senate, but there is talk that Arthur Mullen, friend of President Roosevelt and his floor manager at the 1892 convention has ambitions along the same line
 If Mullen should decide to seek the nomination a bitter party struggle would certainly be precipi- tated with far-reaching consequence
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
NOTICE TO MARINERS

Watch out for Instructions in Channel due to construction on Douglas Island Brid ge between Tenth St. and Douglas Island
 ALFRED DISHAW, adv. Contractor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
DOUGLAS NEWS
MAJORITY OF TEACHERS
 REMAINING IN ALASKA

All of the Douglas teachers, ex- cept perhaps two, will remain in Alaska for the summer according to announcements made. MT. Vent land, with his family, is leaving on the Princess Norah Sunday morn ing for Seattle. Their plans for next school term are indefinite as yet. Miss Pepoon plans to leave later for her home in Nebraska where she will spend the summer returning to Douglas in time for the opening of the Fall term.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
MERCHANDISE BROKERS ON
 WAY INSIDE ON PRIN. NORA

Among the merchandise brokers on their way to the Interior aboard the Princess Norah were T. Rich ardson, of McClellon and McFeely, Thomas Campbell, of the Marshall Wells Hardware firm, Charles Mills and Ernest Bay, both of whom represent several different mer- chandise lines.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
GRAVES NEARLY ALL MOVED
 TO PERMIT WIDENING ROAD

During the past ten days about fifty graves were moved at the outskirts of town where they were in the way of the new road which will require a 24-foot right of way. The graves were moved to the present Douglas cemetery. Just a few more remain to be moved to complete the work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
NEW COACH ELECTED

At meeting of the School Beard this week, True J. Ouillette was elected as manual training instruc- tor and basketball coach to Suc- ceed E. G. Wentland for next term. MT. Oulette is a Washington State College graduate and has been teaching in Marysville, Wash, for the past four years. He is married.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
Worker Killed On First Day On Ne,o Job

OROFINO, Idaho, May 26.-His first day on the job, Samuel Nal domoe, A years old, was Killed by a ''kickback" while felling timter on a forest-road job at Cedars Ranger Station. He had been pros pecting in that region year. His body was to be taken out by way of Missoula, Mont.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
CAPT. M'CANN WAS ABOARD PRINCESS NORAH ON HIS
 WAY INSIDE FOR SUMMER

Capt J. A. MeCann, popular skipper of the White Pass and Yu- kon Route steamer Yukon, which operates between Dawson, VT, and Nenana, was aboard the Princess Norah on his way to the Interior for the season. While he was in Juneau last evening, Capt Me- Cam visited with friends here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
Douglas Church.
 Seruices

Notices for rnls cnurch column must be received by The Empire not later than 10 o'clock Saturday morning ,v guarantee change of sermon topics, etc. 3A
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
Bids Opened for Big SpiHauay of Columbia
 RiUer Improvement

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 26.- The Columbia Construction Com pany, of Reno, Nevada, was low with a bid of $8,972OOO when pro- posals were opened for construc- tion of the spillway of the Bonne- vile Power and Navigation dam on the Columbia River. Awards will be made later.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
SID HARRINGTON COMES NORTH ON PRINCESS NORAH
 AFTER WINTER IN SOUTH

S. c. (Sid) Harrington, we'll known Manager of the Stikine River Service operating between Wrangell and Telegraph Creek, B. C., was a northbound passenger on the Princess Norah for Wrangell after spending the winter in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
MOVES TO CITY WHARF

The Tallapoosa was moved this morning from the Government Dock to the City Wharf, as re- suit of the water supply at the former place being cut off by the Juneau Water Company in order to make necessary changes in the pipe system.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
JOHN WYNN LEAVES ST.
 ANN'S HOSPITAL TO-DAY

John Vim, who was severely burned in a fire which practically destroyed his Third Street home on April Is, is leaving St. Ann's Hos pital today after receiving treat ment there since the fire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
Federal Relief Funds
 for Washington, Hawaii

WASHINGTON, May 26.-Fed- eral relief funds granted by the Federal Relief Administrators to- day include $6O,O0O for Washington and $2OO,000 for the Hawaiian Isl- 1ndS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-26
KARL THEILE ENTERS ST.
 ANN'S HOSPITAL WITH COLD

Kaic Theiic, who entered St. Ann's Hospital yesterday with a severe cold, is considerably inn proved today, according to the hospital authorities.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19

knit outfit or tailor-made wooden.
Throughout all fashlonably attired
after eight o'clock assemblages there
Is vast showing of sparkling tfaras
which make their wearers look every
inch like crowned queens. 1t is not
only that women of grande dame mien
and dignity are enhancing their for
NAL coiffures with coronets of gold
and silver set with jewels, for the
fashion of topping ones coiffed tresses
with jeweled headpieces prevails
among the debutante set as well.
The youthful lady in the foreground
of our illustration is wearing a tiara
of rhinestones styled in the form Of
curled feathers The rhinestone clips
at the shoulders of her zinnia orange
velvet dress are exactly alike. Her
gorgeous glittering bracelets reiterate
the idea of duplicate or twin effects.
Diamonds, ermine and velvet form
trio of elegance for the costume posed
on the figure standing. The flattering
neckline for this very elegant velvet
gown is the perfect foil for deli
cately and artfully designed white and
browP diamond brooch. This unusual
alliance is repeated in the ring while
the bracelet is of white diamonds.
To the left in the picture, long
triple strand of pearls with side orna-
ments lessons the severity Of the high
neckline of a powder blue crepe eve
ming Dress A pearl and rhinestone
bracelet on either wrist and large
pearl ring complete the jewelry en-
semble. This longer necklace carries
an important message. The better
shops are showing strands anywhere
from twenty-four to as much as sixty
inches In length Of pearls and jewels
with the foreword that they are fash
ions latest-to be worn with the new
high necklines.
G. 1884. Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19

FASHION Is definitely in a mood for
Il jewelry. The first thing that strikes
you about the newer fashion is the
conspicuous presence Of wide brace
let's together with huge matching clips
or brooches, likewise earrings and
other gadgets equally as decorative
and chic The fascinating thing about
new jewelry is that each type plays
up perfectly to the individuality of
the costume with which it is worn.
So characteristic Is this modern
jewelry and so convincingly does it
carry the message of having been de-
signed to complement the right cos
tune at the right time, one senses its
mission at glance. For instance, you
do not have to be told that massive
bracelet of nuggety looking gold with
huge matching clip will set your
bright wooden daytime frock off to
high point of distinction.
You feel the same way in regard to
the swagger broad bracelets of green
or some other color composition. In
their modernfstfc angles and squares
and sharp lines they carry sort of
tailor-made look about them which
makes you feel they will be in perfect
complement with the sportsy cruise
frocks, sweaters and suits which you
are adding to your wardrobe. And
when you are told that you can have
these composition bracelets and pins
monogrammed with monocraft initials
at the counter while you wait, your
enthusiasm goes skyrocketing.
You get thrill, too, when your adj
miring gaze rests on displays of
bracelets and companion pieces which
have big oval-shaped, colorful stones
set in mountings of gold or silver. I'm
mediately you begin to concoct in
your mind a color scheme which will
work out stunningly with your latest
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
FANCY MAY WANDER
AMONG SOFT COLORS

Coat woolens are mostly downy or
hairy or satin finished or of very rough
stuff. Dressy coats of velvet, stiff
silk and quilted taffeta and slipper
satin, warmly interlined and heavily
trimmed with fur. are new in coat
fashions. velveteen coats are shown
by Loufseboulanger and some of the
others.
A coat by Augustabernard that has
been imported to America is made Of
,lowny wooden. 1t is straight coat
with a turnover cloth collar and a
Jacket body and puff sleeves of seal
skin. This jacket body does not meet
in front, but leaves band of the cloth
coat showing in the center. A cloth
half belt is placed at the waistline.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
HMM

A distinguished professor of
noted university, was delivering an
address before group of business
men. At its conclusion a manufac-
turer took issue with him.
Science is of no benefit to me-"
he insisted.
"What is your business?" inquired
the professor.
II manufacture suspenders," was
the reply.
Sand where would your business
be-" was the next question, ''if the
law Of gravity were suspended"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
Shoulders Are Still in
Limelight of New STYLES

Above the-table fashions continue to
hold the attention Of leading designers.
AS skirts grow longer and simmer,
more and more emphasis is laid on
new and interesting shoulders and
neckline treatments. Which means
that If you are one who loves TO dine
and play bridge, the most important
part of your frock gets the attention
which 1t deserves. Fur, feathers. loops
and bows are used to accent the shoul.
der line.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
In Advance

After breakfast little Freddie drew
his father aside.
Dad" he said, Il want you to give
M a good spanking right now
The parent gasped.
'Why, Freddie?" he asked.
swell, it's like this, dad" said the
boy. "I'll be going swimming this
morning, and 1 don't want to be
thinking about the spanking while
I'm london Answers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
STOUT Heart" Featured
on Dresses for Spring

"stout heart frock which one
Paris designer evolved ito show the
owner keeps her courage up in spite
Of hard tines is an outstanding fea-
ture Of spring dresses, 1t is designed
of beige tweed, buttoned from high
neckline to hem with brown leather
buttons, finished with heart-shaped
pocket on the left side of the bodice
and heart-shaped brown leather
patches over the. elbows $50 they can't
wear out"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
No Sir, Not for Herl
Felix Pops Up

Miles-Your wife drives her own
car, doesn't she?
Stiles-Oh, yes.
Miles-Does she pay any attention
to those stop. Look and Listen" signs
at the railroad crossings?
Stiles-Well. believe she sometimes
stops and looks, but to tell you the
truth, don't think that anybody or
anything could make her listen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
Limited Opportunity

Binks-Don't you know that lad?
That's young Winks that's counting
your daughter Lizzie.
Jinks-I never saw his face before.
The only time ever meet him is
when I'm chasing him out p' the
house.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
Chin of the Old Block

The teacher was Laying her trials
and finally wrote the mother: your
son is the brightest boy in my class,
but he is also the most m;schievous.
What shall do?"
The reply came duly: DO as you
please. I am having my own troubles
with his father"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
Give Him the Green Light

"Going to a fire?" asked the traffic
officer sarcastically to the speeding mo-
torist.
"W-well, not exactly answered the
motorist. lust trying to prevent
one"
Eyes, and how were you going to do
that?"
swell, the boss said that's what he'd
do if were late again, and was hur-
rying to get to the Office in time"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
Discovered

A second grade class was dramatic
ing the landing Of the Pilgrims at Ply
mouth Rock. Little Bobbie was in
tensely interested, and stood at the
side of the make-believe boat, peering
anxiously through imaginary mist.
Finally he called out Justify. "Ahoy
Ship ahoyl see Plymouth Rock
indianapolis News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19

The office boy handed back his tea
cup, in which two flies swan in the
weak liquid.
"'Fraid of fies?" said the pert young
waitress. Ticking them out with a
spoon.
'sNo, it isn't so much that" said the
Office boy YEARLY, shut don't be-
lieye in mixed bathing"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
Prudence

ado you agree with everything the
college professors say?"
"Yes," replied Miss Cayenne.
"But some of the theories they sug-
gest are very startling"
"Yes. But If you don't agree with
them they are likely to prolong the
argument and think up something
still more startling"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
It Worked

'How did you make your neighbor
keep his hens in his own yard?'
Zone night hid half dozen eggs
under a bush in my garden, and next
day let him see me gather them. /
wasn't bothered after that
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
Well Described

II met your husband for the first
time at the new village concert" said
Mrs. Belts to her new neighbor. "He
struck me as being a man Of rare
gifts"
Mrs. Potts shifted. aHe certainly
is I" she replied. 1--WE had only three
presents from him since we were mar
ried."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
Relationship

Bachelor-Today | pleased pretty
woman by telling her that certain
red-faced. snub-nosed. bald-headed NOR
tai looked like her.
Eriend-No!
Bachelor - Yes! The red-faced,
snub-nosed, bald-headed mortal hap
pened to be her baby.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
Providing for Mussolini

Mrs. Newrich Cooking over house
plans). What do these stripes mean?
Architect An Italian staircase.
madam.
Mrs. Newrich-Just waste of mon
ey. We probably won't have any Ital-
ians coming 10 see us, ever.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
Golf Fan

''He claims his wife was intract-
able, Your Honor, so he beat her into
subsection with a golf club"
"In how many strokesT' asked the
Judge, with new fnterest.-Pearson's
Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19

She (nestling closer)-Aren't you
afraid that we shall be attacked in the
dark?
He-Not bit. / won the half-mile
sprinting championship when I was at
college
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
Haste Slowly

Teacher-Give me an example of a
sentence using the word tariff"
High School Flapper-Your stock
ings are sure to tear if you don't put
them on carefully.-Chelsea Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
LOST APPEAL

Il can't live without you" Better
move on, I'm not in the health insur-
ance business"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-19
OCCASIONALLY

..Do you ever Halter your husband?"
-i'es. | sometimes ask his advice
about things" 4E~,
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-03-24
Annie Hall Dies
Suddenly After
Brief Illness

Mrs. Annie Hall, most widely known
newspaper woman in the Northwest,
died Sunday afternoon, March IS, at
Ancker hospital, where she was
rushed that morning after failing to
rally from an illness of three days.
She was conscious to the very end.
Doctors were preparing to give her
a blood TRANSMISSION as she suddenly
passed away.
A Native of Denver
Mrs. Hail, the wife of David Hall,
who survives her, was 80 years old.
She resided with her family at 754
st. Anthony. She was born in Den
yer, Colorado, August IA, 1895. Her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy Mat
thews, are prominent in that city.
Educated in public schools of that city.
In 1915 she married David Hall, Of
Chicago. Two children, David, Jr.,
and Laure, who survive her, were
born to that union.
Came to St. Paul in 1917
In 1917 the Halls moved to st. Paul,
where Mr.. Hall became employed in
the dining car service. Mrs. Hall
rapidly made friends with her charm
ing personality.
Worked on st. Paul Dispatch
In 1923 she gained her first news
paper experience on the St. Paul Dis
patch, daily. She worked on the
Dispatch for one year. During that
time she assisted Walter Chestnut,
editor of the Northwestern Bulletin,
in getting out his weekly newspaper.
In 1924, at the death Of Chestnut, she
resigned her Dispatch position and be-
came editor of the Bulletin, serving
in that capacity for Is months. At
the consolidation of the Bulletin and
the old Appeal, she became city editor
of the combined papers. During her
career on the Dispatch and the Bulle-
tin-Appeal she became one of the best
known women of either race in the
Twin Cities.
Services in Demand
During the period from 1924 until
the day of her death, her services
were constantly in demand. She had
received offers from several of the
large Negro weeklies to serve on their
stats, but her love for st. Paul and
the fact that her children liked the
schools of this city LED her to refuse
all offers to leave st. Paul for larger
fields. Besides her work on the papers
mentioned before, she worked in the
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-03-24
Large Audience
Enjoyed Forum
CROWD ATTENDS SUNDAY
FORUM

The largest crowd of the current
season was present at last Sundays
meeting of the Minneapolis Sunday
Forum at Phyllis Wheatley House. A
concert orchestra furnished by the
CWA played classics and group Of
patriotic airs. Mrs. Blanche Mason,
directed the large audience in COM
munity singing. W. NJ. Smith gave
a very fine criticism of the previous
Forum meeting, and Isaac L. Moore,
Jr., read a letter from Pearl Buck,
author to Opportunity Magazine in
which she decried a civilization which
will allow the crime Of lynching.
L. o. Smith, local attorney, was
the principal speaker, with the SUBJ
ject Negroes In Congress" which
was we'll received. Robert Jones,
president of the St. Paul Forum,
spoke briefly. Cecil Newman, presi-
dent of the Forum, presided.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-03-24
Mrs. Mabel Harris
Recovering From
Injury To Ankle
FORMER PRESIDENT OF CLUB
WOMEN RECUPERATING

Mrs. Mabel Harris, AS Kent ST.,
past president of the Minnesota AS
ISOLATION of Colored Women, who
broke her ankle on February 16, is
fast recovering from the effects of the
injury. Through the Herald she wishes
to thank her friends who have extend
ed kindnesses during her incapacity
Harry Nay, one of the four famous
Nay brothers, stage stars who were
killed in a railroad crossing accident
last week, was a brother-in-law Of
Mrs. Harris.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-03-24
BASKET BALL GAME AND DANCE

The Phyllis Wheatley Brownies will
play their final game of the year with
Lloyd Insurance Girls team on Tues
day, March II, at 500 p. m. These
teams are tied for position in the
Park Board League. In the last game
Wheatley won by one point. The score
was 1918. The game was exciting
and close all the way through.
This feature promises to be a real
treat. Both teams are evenly matched.
The entire proceeds will go to Phyllis
Wheatley Girls team. Every ticket
sold will be a boost for the team.
In addition to this there will be a
free dance in the assembly following
the game open to all. An orchestra
has been engaged for the dance (eight
pieces) under the CWA project. Any
one who heard this group last week
will tell you the music is poppy, up to
the minute in every respect-as one
girl said, "This is too good to be true;
there must be some mistake"
Talk it up among your friends and
by all means be present yourself.
Light refreshments will be served
by the X. and N. Mothers Club.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-03-24
New Political
Club Formed
SCOTT HEADS NEW POLITICAL
GROUP

A new political organization, the
Minneapolis Civic and Progressive
League, has been formed. It is affili-
ated with the Farmer-Labor party
The club is interested in, according to
its president, Harry L. Scott, pre-
senting a united front during political
campaigns and obtain definite indus
trial and political representation fol-
Minneapolis Negroes.
Other officers of the League are
Hobart Mitchell, D. L. II. West, and
DR.. W. D. Brown, vice-presidents; DR.,
Robert Hatch, secretary; e. L. Black
man, assistant secretary; Alfred Bar
nett, sergeant at arms.
Five delegates from the organiza-
ton attended the 'Hennepin county
convention. Three delegates will at
tend the state convention IN st. Paul
on April Is.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-03-24
KANSAS CITY MATRON VISITS
HERE

Mrs. Mary Searight of Kansas City,
Mo-, sister of Messrs. Jas. and Sam
Lewis and Mrs. A. c. Owens of this
city, has been visiting here for the past
week. She was the recipient of many
social courtesies. Sunday afternoon
her sister, Mrs. Owens, and her sister
in-law, Mrs. Sam Lewis, entertained
at tea in her honor from 5 to 8 p. m.
Among those who attended were Revs.
w. E. Guy and II. C. Boyd and Messrs.
and Mines. Sylvester Carter, Cecil E.
Newman, and Mines. Eva L. Abbey,
w. H. Graham, Lottie Hyde, Earl
Lacey, Jennie Roger, Lillian Holmes,
A. Calhoun and F. Fogg and Messrs.
J. Aubrey, Raymond W. Cannon, G.
Jordan and Harold Carter.
Monday night Mrs. Searight was
honor guest at an informal gathering
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Syl-
verster Carter, 1920 Oakland Ave.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. A.
C. Owens, Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. New
man, Mrs. Sam Lewis, Mrs. Mae Car
ter and Mr.. Fred Lewis.
Mrs. Searight left Tuesday for her
home in Kansas City.
The Bid Rite Contract Bridge Club
met at the home of Mrs. Leila Boyd OF
SOS Rondo Street, Thursday, March 8.
First club prize was won by Mrs.
Meredith Howell and the club BOBBY
by Mrs. Cynthia Foster, proxy for
Miss Hortense Oden. The next meet
ing will be Thursday, March 22, at the
home of Miss Estyr L. Bradley Of 934
st. Anthony Ave.