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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-11
WlCkERSHAM SAYS
 COURT WAS BIASED
In Argument Before COngres. sional Committee Hits Out
 With Emphasis.
(Juneau Dispatch)


 A copy of the Brief and Arguments in the case of Wickersham vs. Sulzer arrived on the last mail and takes up seventy-two printed pages which in clude voluminous quotations from leg al authorities on the questions in- volved. The whole brief has not been read and it would be impossible to At hurried glance striking part of Ot hurried glance striking part of the argument coming to view is that Mir Wickersham asserts that Grigsby then attorney-general-elect. first in- structed the canvassing board to count the votes of Nushagak, Naknek and Koggiung but later instructed the board to throw them out.
 The following is quoted in the Brief: MT. Pugh: Mir Grigsby, you mean to say that we are to canvass the three precincts, namely, Nushagak, Chog- giung and Naknek?
 MT Grigsby: Yes.
 Governor: We will proceed then to count these ballots"
 Wickersham in his argument then says
 And MT. Pugh approved the canvass and compilation of every ballot and return which was afterwards rejected on his motion, for he thought until the compilation was finally cast up that his partisan, Sulzer, was elected, and had a majority of all the votes over this contestant"
 Under the heading "Collusion and Judicial Partisanship" Mir Wicker sham accuses Judge Jennings of de- ciding that the precincts should be rejected without hearing, but up- on the ex-parte pleadings." Wicker sham also accuses Grigsby of refusing to appear and defend the canvassing board or the interest of the public or this contestant"
 Some other statements made in the same section are rather severe in at- tacking the right of the court in the matter One statement is as follows:
 "The judge whose duty it was to do justice and potect the rights of the public and this contestant declined to perform that duty, and the case went by default. It was an agreed case a collusive proceeding, begun in secret and conducted without notice to the contestant, deliberately and unfairly, to deprive him and the people of Alas ka of the benefit of fair count at the conclusion of fair election. It was Ia cowardly and corrupt proceeding, under the guise of suit in court of justice to capture an election which the voters had not given relator." Again, in connection with the hear ing of the case without Wickersham being present:
 No honest man, be he layman or lawyer, can have any doubt on that point, and even Judge Jennings con- science as a lawyer troubled him till he apologized for his wrongful act in hearing the case without performing his duty in that regard"
 Under a section headed "A Dis qualified Judge" Wickersham says:
 There are two other defects in parties defendant which Judge Jen. nings refused to consider. John F. Pugh, collector of customs and ex-of-
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ficio member of the eanvassing board was one of the defendants, and also the brother-in-law of Judge Jennings, and a member of the family. This fact was known to Judge Jennings, who also knew he was disqualified to hear the case for that reason"
 Again:
 'It does not need argument or the citation of other authorities to show that Judge Jennings violated both the law and the ethics of the legal profes- sion in hearing the case of Sulzer vs. The Canvassing Board, and John F. Pugh, defendants, in the face of these two sections of the laws of Congress. But when in connection herewith, he knew of the activity and bias, the ven ality and partisanship of his brother in-law Pugh his action in hearing the case cannot be condoned.
 Judge Jennings knew the law, and he knew that Pugh was his brother-in- law. He knew that Pugh had approv- ed the canvass and compilation of the challenged precincts and knew that he subsequently made the sworn answer declaring the illegality of what he had previously declared legal under his oath of office. He knew that Pugh was partisan of Sulzer, and he knew that neither Sulzer nor Pugh, nor Sul- zer's attorneys would challenge the judges disqualifications, but would re. ly upon the relationship and the evil dent bias of both to gain an uncon- scionable advantage against Contest ant who was not present, nor party to the suit Jennings knew that he was disqualified by section 708 and knew that it was his duty under his oath of office to suggest his own dis qualification and call in either another judge or stipulated member of tho bar to try the case. His action in try ing the case under the circumstances is in keeping with his arbitrary and partisan conduct all through the case. Is there member of this committee who believes that an honest man or an unbiased judge would so violate the plain provisions of the statutes of the United States?"
 Judge Wickersham also quotes au. thorities to show that no statutory au. thority is given to any court to con- trol or limit the actions of the gover- nor in such a matter
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-11
UTOPHIA CLUB WILL
 GIVE DANCE

The ladies of the Utopia Club will give Flag Day Dance. Saturday, June 16. The committee assures all good time. Tickets-Gentleme 31.00 Ladies free.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-11

l. Forty-fve miles north of Ketchi- . :. rental. Meals served if required. : <. Weekly boat service from Will . < Hams dock, Ketchikan. : 's' Mrs. Houts, Manager in Charge. |. + kan. Clean cabins, equipped for .
 + light housekeeping. Reasonable .
 + .
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
NEW MAYOR DOES
NOT PLAN ANY
POLICE CHANGES
Mr.. Miller Asks For Close CO.
operation and Harmony
in Department
FIRST DAY ON JOI
Announces He Will Retain
Albert M. Hamer as His
Secretary

No changes will be made at present
at police headquarters, Mayor Charles
A. Miller, announced to-day. The ex-
City Clerk spent much of his time
this morning at his old Office in the
Court house preparing to remove to
Knew quarters.
Mayor Miller in speaking OF the po-
lice department said: II only ask for
harmony and cooperation from all.
Harmony among the members of the
force will mean success to me-"
For the present police court hear
ings will be conducted by Alderman
James 3. DeShong, Mayor Miller,
said, and Albert NJ. Hamer, who was
secretary to the late Mayor Il. 5.
Meals, will be retained.
All day many more friends of the
newly elected Mayor called at the
City Clerks office and extended con-
gratulations and best wishes to both
Mayor Miller and City Clerk r. Ross
Seaman. One of the latter's first Of
fetal acts was to prepare new roll
blanks for council sessions including
the names of the two new members.
Commissioner Samuel L. Dunkle and
Mayor Miller. Members in the future
will be called to vote on all questions
in the following order: Commi ssioners
Dunkle, Gorgas, Gross, Lynch and
Mayor Miller.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
SENATE TAKES UP
WAR BUDGET IN
SECRET SESSION
Doors Closed to Protect Mill
tary Secrets From the
Enemy
HOUSE PASSES BILL
Confidential Information Is
Demanded of L. S. War
Department
BY Associated Press

Washington, May 16.-When the
Senate to-day took up the great $3,'
390,000,000 war budget it closed the
doors and discussed it privately be-
cause many senator's said, it entail
ed discussion of confidential infor-
nation on prosecuting the war. The
House passed the bill openly.
Senator Martin, Democratic lead
er. assented to considering the bill
in executive session upon suggestion
of Senator Weeks, Republican, of
Mass. 1t was not decided whether
the entire bill would be so debated,
or merely sections relating to war
problems.
Senator Weeks sal dthst the Senate
could not properly act upon such a
great bill without confidential in
formation. Secretary Baker. of the
War Department, had specially re-
quested that information he gave the
appropriations committee be kept
confidential.
The Senate. first took up the $780,
900 appropriation for the council of
national defense and then the $400,-
100000 appropriation to start con-
struction and purchase of a fleet of
merchantships.
An amendment designed TO re-
lieve the freight car shortage was
offered by Senator Smith of Geor-
gia, proposing that of the appropri-
alton for merchant ships 100000.
900 be used to construct or acquire
freight cars and permit their use by
the railroads upon terms to be ap-
proved by the President. . ..
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
Bids Are Opened For
Riprapping River Slopes
From Calder to Maclay

Three bids were received by the
park department for riprapping the
river slopes from Calder to Maclay
streets, one of the final steps in the
river park development in that
stretch.
The bids were opened by Park
Commissioner e. u. Gross this aft
ernoon. Proposals follows: Henry
Opperman. SIG square yard !:
John Mccullough. S1.52ia Frank
Baumgartner, 95 cents. 1t is prob
able that the contract will be award
ed to Mr. Baumgartner. He has also
been contractor for some of the
other river park improvement work
Council will be asked to approve the
contract award next Tuesday, Com
missioner Gross said, and the work
will be started at once.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
Girl Joins German
Aviation Corps After
Fiance Meets Death
By Atsncintcd PresS

Geneva, May 16. - A German girl
aviator, belonging to a rich family
at Constance, whose fiance, a
member of the flying corps, was kill
ed in France during an aerial raid
last November, has taken up his
work as aviator and aerial scout.
Fraulein L., who is 20 years
old, who has the rank of lieutenant,
dresses like an officer and few know
her secret.
According to the Konstancer Zei-
tung she has brought down three
enemy machines on the Vosges- Bel
fort front and has learned to handle
machine gun in an airplane. With
hair cut short and a strong face, the
journal adds, the young woman can
not be distinguished from other
young officers. She has been fight
ing in the air for four months and
had two narrow escapes. being fore
ed to land within the German lines
but has not been wounded.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
Loyal Citizens to Help
in Ferreting Out Slackers
on Conscription Day
By Associated Press

Washington, May 16.-Persons
volunteering to act witout compen-
sation as registrars under the selec-
tive draft bill were requested in L
War Department statement to-day to
communicate direct with the sheriff
or mayor of their home jurisdiction.
The department has been flooded
with such volunteer offers which in
each case have to be referred back
to local authorities.
The statement announced that the
pay of registrars not volunteering
would be 81 day, but that compen-
sation for the registration day only
would be allowed.
Slackers who seek to evade regis
tration for the war army on the
day to be set by President Wilson can
be detected easily. Another DEPART
ment statement to-day explains that
lists of persons registered will he
posted and all citizens who know of
evasions are expected 10 report
them.
In failing to register, says the
statement, a citizen places himself
cross. current to the overwhelming
sentiment of the country as voiced
by its representatives in Congress.
He casts doubt upon his courage,
commits a misdemeanor and rem
ders himself liable to imprison-
ment."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
SIX KILLED IN
EXPLOSION AT
SHIPPING PIER
Military Investigation Follows
Wrecking of Buildings
by Dynamite

sault Ste Marie, Mich, May 16.-Six
men were killed and several others Sc
riously injured in an explosion this
forenoon at the end of the Fort
Brady pier. Most of the victims were
laborers. 1t is believed dynamite stor-
ed under the dock exploded.
The fish hatchery and adjoining
buildings were badly damaged. Sol
dlers stationed at Fort Brady were
ordered to patrol the area swept by
the explosion and a military investi-
cation was started.
fire in the quartermaster's build
ing at Fort Brady last Saturday caus-
ed considerable damage. No announcee
ment has been made regarding the
cause.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
White Woman Refuses to
Prosecute Colored Man
Who Badly Beat Her

1t is believed by the police that the
timely arrival of Charles t. Dasher,
former secretary to eX-Mayor John X
Royal, saved Laura McAvoy, I157
Cumberland street, from being beaten
to death. Dasher was in the vicinity
when he heard q woman screams for
help. Calling a policeman, he burst
into the house. William Reed, colored
was striking the McAyoy woman with
a shovel handle and had previously
beaten her with his fists Her scalp
was cut open, both eyes almost shut
and her face badly cut and bruised.
The woman is white, the man col
ored
When asked why he had struck her
with shovel. Reed declared that lie
had seen her coming from a place
where he didn't think a woman of
"her character and standing in life
ought to be stopping" The woman
positively refused to bring informa-
tion against him, insisting that she
did not want to get him into trouble.
Police brought the information and
held Reed under $500 ball
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
STEPS IN PATH OF TRUCK TO
READ NEW INSURANCE POLICY
NoW He Is Figuring He Had Not Bought the Accident In
Suratce He Would Not Haze Stopped in the Street

Thomas vrenc, who lives at 1900
South Ninth street, stopped in the
Eniddle of the street yesterday after
noon to look at an accident insur-
ancs policy just delivered him.
About the time Vrenc reached his
own name on the document a heavy
motor truck struck him amidships;
and the accident policy started to
work.
On his cot in the Harrisburg hos
pital to-day 'vrenc is puzzling his
mind over a complex problem. If,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
Will Notify Ash Survey
Firm to Send Men Here
at Once to Start Work

Tribus G. Massa, of New York, the
firm which was awarded the contract
for a survey of garbage and ash col
lection and disposal in the city, Will
be notified at once, city officials said
to-day, to send men here to start the
work.
The ordinance authorizing the
survey was passed finally yesterday
BY council. The total cost of the
work will not exceed s110O. accord
ing to the estimate given by the firm.
AS soon as report is made on the
investigation, council will take action
To provide for carrying on the col
lection and disposal work when the
present contract expires next Febru-
airy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16

he figures, he had not bought the
policy he would not have stopped
in the street to examine it. and con-
sequently would not have been
struck by the truck. But, on the
other hand, If he ha nct bought
the policy he might have stopped in
the street to look at newspaper;
and newspaper isn't an accident
truck driver, told the police Yrenc
was smiling his very broadest as
the truck interrupted his perusal of
the policy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
DAYLIGHT SAVING
Is RECOMMENDED
BY LEGISLATURE
Both Houses Pass Resolutions
Urging Congress to
Pass Law

Both houses of the Legislature to-
day adopted a resolution urged by
the State Chamber of Commerce for
daylight saving. The resolution
expressed the approval of the plan
by the Legislature and asked Con-
gress to pass law to put it into ef-
feet.
Among the prominent members of
the State Chamber favoring the day
light savings bills now before Con-
Gress and recommending that the
State Chamber urge the passage of
a daylight-saving law are: Alba B.
Johnson, president of the State
Chamber. who says: "Yes, I ap-
prove the Chamber favoring the one
hour daylight saving bill;". Richard
M. Reilly, president of the Lancaster
Chamber of Commerce; d. f. Tracy,
president Harrisburg Chamber of
Commerce; +. S. Bond. president
Erie Board of Commerce, who saws:
I'VE consider the one hour daylight
saving bills a progressive step" I'D
win E: Sparks, president of the
PENNSYLVANIA State College: "I am
heartily in favor of the daylight-sav- :
ing movements" Fred Krebs, ex-
president Johnstown Chamber of
Commerce: 81 approve Chamber ia :
vcring daylight bill;" Judge
Eugene C. Bonniwell of Philadel-
pllia; +. r. Rabcock, ex-president
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce,
who says: I'VE approve the State
Chamber favoring one hour daylight
saving bill;" +. w. Walker. director
of the Beaver Falls Chamber of
Commerce; Alvan Markle, a promi-
nent citizen of Hazleton and director
in the State Chamber; H. C. Christy
of Indiana, who says: Our local
Chamber of Commerce is on record
of approving the one hour daylight
saving BILL
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
FOOD SITUATION GROWS WORSE IN CENTRAL
EMPIRES WHERE AVAILABLE SUPPLY is SHORT
For First Time in History Revolution and German Re-
public Are Talked About in the Reichstag; Number
of Malcontents So Large That Government Dare Not
Take Means to Check Them

The Generalization Of the Russian and the
withdrawal OF German forces from the front having
their effects France The heavy
guns which Field Marshal Won Hndenbug has been able
throw into the defense CT his sorely battered lines have for
being caused deadlock which
forts OF the British ard French have failed break.
These first fruits Of te chaos Russia omnous
in the hints they offer of future possibilities The council of
soldiers and wokmen delegates have been
last to the perlls Of the has elected follow
question its awakening has late The soldiers
the ranks evidently have the bit in their teeth remains to
be seen II there hand strong enough check
bringing about practical anarchy The hopeful side picture
drawn by the multiplying signs that the political economic
crisis in Germany is
on = 4
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
Club System For Purchase
of War Bonds Is Providing
Popular Investment

Farmers in Dauphin county will
invest readily in the Liberty Loan
club system which is being Started
by a number of local banks.
The war securities are issued in
denominations from $50 to $4,000. The
use will be weekly payments for a
period of fifty weeks. at the end OF
which time the total amount for the
cost of the bond will be deposited.
bond; 81 for a 800 bond: $40 for a
$500 bond. increasing proportionately.
The small bond for $50 affords an
opportunity for almost anyone caring
to invest money, to place il in a safe
security with 31a per cent. return,
local bankers point out.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16

OF war ana marine.
Petrograd, May 16.-Having discuss
ed the conditions under which repre-
sentatives of the council of work
mems and soldiers delegates would
consent to enter the cabinet. the pro-
visional government decided to-day
that it was unable to accept the first
of these conditions. This called for
the enunciation as a Fundamental
principle Of a foreign policy openly
pursuing the aim of reaching as soon
as possible a general peace without
annexations or indemnities, on the
basis of the right of nations to work
out their own destinies. The pro-
visional government was unable to
agree to such a principle. because it
did not consider possible any renun-
citation OF principles set forth in its
proclamation of April ..
The provisional government further
thinks il necessary to conform the
unity of all allied fronts, and insists
on an energetic struggle against an
archy. To the financial and economic
reforms mentioned in the council of
workmens and soldiers delegates the
government raises no objections re-
garding it as part of it's task TO
realize such reforms. The executive
committee of the Duma has approved
this decision of the government.
Probable Cabinet
The probable composition OF the
coalition cabinet as reported with re-
serve follows:
Premier and Minister Of the Inter
ior. Prince G. A. Lvof, (the incum-
bentl.
Minister of Public Instruction, Pro-
fessor Paul Milukoff. (Now foreign
minister.
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, NJ.
Tereschtenko. (Now minister OF H.
nance).
Minister of Finance. A. I. shingar-
off. CNow minister of agriculture).
Minister of Commerce and Industry.
A. ]. Konovaloff. (Now minister OF
trade and commerce).
Minister of Communications, \. V.
Nekrasoff. (The incumbenD.
Minister of War. A. F. Kernsky
(Now minister of justice).
Minister of Marine, NJ. Skobelen
vtce-president OF the council of work
mems and soldiers delegates, or Ad-
miral Koltchak, commander or the
Black Sea fleet.
Minister of Agriculture, NJ. Tcher-
noff. a revolutionary socialist.
Minister of Labor, NJ. Gvozdef. So
cial democrat.
Minister of Justice, NJ. Nikitine, a
Moscow lawyer and social democrat
or NJ. Malantkvitch, an Odessa lawyer
and social democrat. 90
Minister of Munitions. NJ. Peche-
konoff, a national socialist.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
All Carpenters and
Bricklayers Are at Work
Union Leader Announce:

All of the carpenters and brick
layers who quit work are back on the
job, differences with the employers
having been satisfactorily adjusted.
'rhe men are back at work under
favorable working conditions said
II. NJ. Brooks. head of the Central
Labor Union. who was instrumental In
settling the dispute. "It was a case
of give and take. The union leaders
were reasonable, and from all | can
learn everybody is busy and no
trouble exists"
Mr.. Brooks said he is highly pleased
with the outcome. particularly In view
of the large amount OF work in pros
pect and the necessity for every man
doing his bit"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
TO CLOSE PAPER MILLS
By Associated Press

st. Johns, n. r., May 1s.--Inabil-
lily to obtain steamers to transport
their product to England has result
ed in a decision of Lord Northcliff :
and his assistants to shut down tn air
lnrge paper mills at Grand FAILS.
The single steamer hitherto allowed
the company has been comman-
dcered by the government.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
TO oRDAIN MINISTER

At the weekly prayer meeting of
the Pine Street Presbyterian Church
this evening the Rev Harold Bald
win, of the Princeton Theological
Seminary will be ordained and in
stalled as the assistant pastor of that
church. The Carlisle Presbytery will
have charge of the ceremonies.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
swARTZ CAPITOL PARK BILL
Is PASSED by THE HOUSE

The House of Representatives to-
day passed the Swartz bill providing
for transfer on June |. to the Board
of Public Grounds and Buildings of
all moneys In the hands of the Capitol
Park Extension Commission. The idea
Is to have the money available to pay
for properties now in litigation in the
district. The commission goes out of
existence on June 1. q
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
President Anxious For
Food Control Legislation
By .fSSoci1kcf PrcS,

Washington, May 16. - Members
of the Senate and House agriculture
committees to day reported to their
colleagues that President Wilson is
unusually anxious for early passage
of legislation to stops speculation in
foods and regulate production and
distribution. The food situation
ranks second only to the army and
navy in importance for the war, the
President told the committee MEM
bers at a White House conference
last night.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
Warsaw Press Wants King
or President at Once
BY Associated Press

Amsterdam. May 16.-Warsaw tel
egrams say the local press is eagerly
discussing the question of the acces-
sion Of Polish king. They demand
that the question be settled as soon
as possible as the state cannot be
conducted without either king or re-
gent.
sIstent on the declaration of a Polish
republic. Vienna and Berlia are re-
ported to be in q deadlock over the
subject.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-16
AUTO CRASHES INTO TREE

A large touring car crashed into a
large tree down over the side of the
river bank in front of Major f. NJ.
Otis farm along the river road last
night. This morning the machine
was seen tightly wedged against the
tree. The license tags had been re-
moved.