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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
CUSTOMS WILL
 HAVE BOATS FOR
 JUNEAU WATERS
Coast Guard Will Send Two and Perhaps More Craft For Southeastern Alas
 ka-BaSe Will be Here

Word received at the Alaska Gus toms House in this city today is that it is the purpose of the Treasury De partment to assign at least two ol the sub-chasers which the Coast Guard Service is getting from the Navy Department with which to patrol the inland waters of South. eastern Alaska. It is expected that these sub-chasers will be turned over to the Treasury Department for thu Coast Guard Service at an early date.
 Capt. w. E. Reynolds, commandant of the Coast Guard Service, also has informed the Treasury Department that as soon as~the new Coast Guard Cutters that are now building Ut Everett, Washington, are completed. it is probable that cruising cutter will be assigned to Alaska with head quarters at Juneau.
 This promised action is in response to request made by the Collector of Customs of the District of Alaska in October for cruising cutter to dlu III tHc pdtTUi Ol AldShdu WdtcES for the enforcement of the customs laws and the protection of commerce. Referring to the letter. Capt. Key. holds says:
 "The situation which confronts the Collector of Customs at Juneau, and of which he complains, is fully ap- preciated, and arrangements are now being made looking to at least partial relief At the present time there is no cruising cutter available for duty. However, a number of sub-chasers are being acquired from the Navy by the Coast Guard, and as soon as they can be put into serviceable condition and manned, it is contemplated to assign at least two to patrol the in- land waters of Southeastern Alaska. It is quite probable that when the ships riw building at Everett, Wash ington, shall be completed, 1t will be possible to make Juneau the head quarters of a cruising cutter. This will be in addition to the smaller craft above mentioned for work ir the inland passage"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
coRDovA ENDORSES HICKMAN
KEYNOTE SPEECH OF REPUBLICANS
 FOR CAMP AIGN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Gov. Will lian c. Sproule of Pennsylvania to- day delivered the keynote speech at the meeting of the Republican Ma tional Committee. He attacked the Administrations Mexican policy. He declared the Republicans were ap- preaching the Presidential campaign confident of the peoples endorsement of it's policies.
 Gov. Sproule said these policies included better relations between la bor and capital, economy in the busi. ness management of the Government, firm handling of the Mexican situa. tion, the restoration of American constitutional government and q sound solution of the railroad situa. ton.
 He said the Republicans were en- deavoring to conclude a peace for preserving American right to deter. mine their own affairs. A storm of applause greeted his mention of the name of Roosevelt.
 The speaker said the hepuDlcans must prepare to clean up the gov ernmental mess in which we find ourselves. It must plan for restor. ing the nation to a position of re- spect at once"
 Gov. Sproule declared that the trou- bles of debts would soon vanish "if we come down from the fools para disc of extravaganza and dnefficiency in which we have been soaring He said the rape of the railroads was "conceived in unholy lust for power and partisan advantage and leaves us in situation demanding the high est abilities of sound judgment and forceful management to work out
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
WOOD WANTS STRICT LAWS

CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-Gen. Leonard Wood. one of the candidates for mo- imitation for President at the hand of the Republicans, in an address here last night advocated the pass. age of adequate laws by Congress which would readily aid in deportins reds. legislation dealing with radicais of American birth. a keen scrutiny of all immigrants. and universal military service for all American youths.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
FROM LONDON TO AUSTRALIA IN
 30 DAYS FLIGHT

PORT DARWIN, Australia, Dec. 10 Captain Ross Smith. the Austra' Han aviator, arrived here from Eng land winning the $10,000 prize of fered by the Australian governm ent for the first flight from England.
 Captain Smith completed his 11,00O mile trip in 30 days. Lieut.. Etenne Poulet, French Aviator. also a con testant. was passed by Smith in In dia. The French aviator started 6 month before Smith.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
AMERICANS IN TOWN OF SITkA
 IS ORGANIZED

SITKA, Dec. 1O-Theg Americans organized here last night. R. w Ge Armond was elected president, Harry MortonT secretary, and those named for the executive committee a a E. Hirst, Charles M. McGrlth, Dr. c. c Georgeson. Dr. W. J. Tigg. Mrs. Pigg, Mrs. Morton. H. .Payaloif, F. H. IT. rich, A. K Ludy.
 The meeting was eithusiastic. All present declared that they will live up to the preamble. and leaving noth- ing undone which will protect and foster American ips:.'ut,Ons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
GROWING OUT ALLEGED
 BRUTAL TREATMENT

NEW YORK. Dec. 10.-Another court martial growing out of alleged brutal treatment of members of the American expeditionary force began today at Governors Island. Carl w. Detzer is the defendant. He was in vestigator in the linemen's area. He is charged with torture in extracting confessions" from prisoners and subordinates. He may be given a life sentence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
NO ACTION LAST NIGHT

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 10.-The CT. ecutive committee of the nine union officials adjourned yesterday until today without making any statement From hints dropped. however. . set tlement of the strike situation was confidently predicted as most prob able some time today. High officials of the mine workers declared thae the conservatives were In the 'matog ity y. tts
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
WORKING AGREEMENT
 WITH STEVED0RES TO
 END THE LONG STRIKE

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 10.-work- ing stevedores have formed an asso- citation to end. If possible. troubles on the water front. The companies have granted them quarters and en- tered into an agreement for five years that prevailed before the strike.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
WAR DEPARTMENT
 WILL INVESTIGATE
 MAYNARD'S STATEMENT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The War Department has ordered special in- vestigation to be made into the statements of Lieut. Maynard, the Flying Parson." that many army aviators failed on the transc0ntinent- al fiifht because of "too much booze" !"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
ATTORNEY
 WANTS THE NAMEe or
 ALL rHe WITNeeego

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Dec. 10.- Attorneys for the defense of SenaEpr Truman H. Newberry. charged wdtf buying his election and defeatiDk Henry Ford. will request . comp1e4o list of all the witnesses of the prooo- cution, according to sn announce. ment made this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
KANSAS CITY SITUATION

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 10. - The local fuel administrator announced last night that the restrictions for lighting theatres. pool and dance Ills were removed. The situation for the churches and schools also was reported to be much imphoved.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
MOORE TO HELP DEFENSE

MONTESANO, Wash, Dec. 10.- Fred Moore, who assisted in the Mooney defense, is here to assist Attorney Vanderveer of Seattle to defend the alleged Centralia murder CTS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
CALIFORNIA
 REPUBLICANS
 FOR TREATY

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10.--Forty ef the most 3f6minent Republicans of California huve wired to Wash ington joint appeal urging in strong language for the Republican Senators to line up with the Administration and ratify the treaty at once, without amendmens or reservations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
AND CORDOvA ARE
 FOR HICKMAN
Two Republican Clubs En- dorse First Division Sen- at0r For National
 Committeeman

KETCHIKAN, Dec 10.-The Ketch- ikan Republican Club was formed here last night and J. R. Heckman was endorsed for National Commit teeman.
 The latter has not yet agreed to accept, but it was confidentially be- lieved this morning that he would issue statment today accepting the nomination. Reports from the inte- rior. from Nome and all coast points indicate a strong sentiment for Heck. man among the Republicans. coRDOvA ENDORSES HICKMAN CORDAVA, Dec. 10.-The Cordova Republican Club has endorsed J. R. Heckman for National Committee man
 A4
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
TRAIN SERVICE
 CUT AS NEVER
 BEFORE KNOWN
Severe CurtaiIment of the Train Service Will Save 15,000 Tons of Coal
 Every Day @

CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-The most se- we're curtailment of the passenger train service of the country ever known became effective at midnight Hundreds of trains have been can celled.
 It is estimated that the restricted service will save net less than 15.. GOO tons of coal daily.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
SAYS IRISH QUESTION
 SOON BE SETTLED FOR
 FIRST TIME IN HISTORY

LONDON. Dec. 10.-Walter Long, First Lord of the Admiralty. in a statement made today said that for the first time in the history of the Nation a satisfactory settlement of the Irish question was in sight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
CAMBRIDGE WINS FROM
 RUGBY IN FIRST GAME
 PLAYED elNcE THE WAR

LONDON. Dec. 10.-In the first match since 1913, preceding the war, Cambridge defeated Rugby in foot ball game yesterday afternoon by . score of to 5. The crowd over flowed the grounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
HALF A MILLION TAX
 IS PROPOSED ON EVERY
 PINT OF. REAL WHISKY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-The Ma tional Reform Bureau has decided to ask Congress to place a tax of $5O0,- 900 on every pint of whisky. if the war prohibition enforcement meas ure proves to be unconstitutional.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
PEACE COMMISSIONERS ARE
 RETURNING

PARIS, Dec. 10-Frank l.. Polk Assistant Secretary of State. former Ambassador Henry White and Rear Admiral Tasker Bliss, remaining Am erican delegates to the Allied peace conference, were greeted by great crowds at the station as they left for home. The crowds continually shouted Long Live America"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
PACIFIC NORTHWEST WEATHER C0LDEST IN HISTORY; OREGON IN THR0ES OF BRIzzARD; ALL
 WEST IS SUFFERING OF COLI

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 10-The mine officials at 330 today accepted Wilson's proposals settling coal strike, following conference of nearly two days .s
 This brings to end strike of 100000 coal miners Will. sons pan which the executive committee accepted provides that the return to work per cent The President to appoint commission of three to investigate and determine within 60 days possible the basis of wage agreement
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
HANDS OFF IN
 SIBERIA WILL
 BE OUR POLICY
Advices Received at Hono' lulu From Tokio Says U. s. Has So Informed
 Japan Nation

HONOLULU. Dec. 10.-Tokio ad- vices received here say the American government has notified Japan that America has adopted a policy of hands off" in Siberia, and will n1t send Gen. Kolch2k. head of the Omsk government. any more assistance
 The American members of the rail- road commission under John F. Stev- ems are reported as leaving Siberia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
CHARLES JOHNSON,
 ALASKA PIONEER,
 DIES OF EXPOSURE

SEATTLE. Dec. 10.-Charles John son of Nenana died of exposure as the result of a dog trip coming out to join his family here. He was a pioneer prospector of Alaska. He Is survived by a wife and four children.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
LUSITANIA'S LOSSES
 ARE MADE GOOD BY
 GERMAN BOATS SEIZED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Officials of the Federal Shipping Board said today that Americas claims against Germany in the case of the Lusita. mia and other sinkings are more than offset by the amount due from the seizure of hundreds of Hun vessels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
MINERS STILL
 CONSIDERING ]. 5. WILSON PLAN P
Lewis Favors Accepting Terms and Ending Strike and Believes it Will
 Be Done Today

j WASHINGTON. Dec 1O-Gov Wii- of the miners union said today a4 noon that the executive committee was stili considering President VII. sons proposals President Lewis said that the committee expected to complete its session today. Lewis said he favors acceptance of the pro posals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
FLoops IN GEORGIA

2. ATLANTA, Ga.. Dec. 10.-F1oods are reported from this state, Alabama, and Mississippi accompanied by heavy property damage. and some loss of life. The lowlanders have been driven from their homes. Tho streets are inundated in Mobile. Ono thousand families are homeless in Meridian, Miss.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
WOMEN ARE FORBIDDEN
 LOW NECK DRESSES AND
 SKIRTS ABOVE ANKLES

PARIS, Dec. 10.-The Vicar of the church near Laval has posted 8 notice of entry that women will be forbidden the church who wear low-neck dresses and skirts not reaching below the ankles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
SOVIET MAY FORM IN MEXICO

WASHINGTON, Dec. i0.-The newspaper Excelsior at Mexico. City said unless the military authorities act promptly g soviet government will be formed in the State of Yuca- tan. which has been the mecca of re- v0luntionary reds for some time. There was massacre there a few weeks ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
PRe ssME EMS UNION REACH AGREEMENT
 ON WORKING HOURS

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Dec 10.-The International Pressmen and Assist ants Union has approved an agree ment of 44-hour week until 1921 according to an announcement made today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
REDS ARE THROWN BACK

RENAL. Esthonia, Dec. l0.-The Bolsheviki have opened a new of. fensive on the Narka front. where they attacked the Esthonian positions without avail Ten times they made the assault, under cover of heavy ar tillery, but were forced to withdraw with heavy losses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
COURT INJUNCTION
 IS ASKED TO STOP ACTIVITY WOBBLIES
Spokane County Attorney Applies To Court For Order at Once Arranging For Trial
 uaW eTeI1uaO 10

SPOKANE, Dec. 10.-The Coun.y Prosecuting Attorney has applied to the court for an injunction to retain wobblies from continuing their agita- ,tion and activity. The hearing on the application was set for today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
IMPERATOR HELD AT NEW
 YORK

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-Clearance papers were refused to the Cunard liner Imperator. It is claimed she had more than enough coal to reach Halifax.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
FIGHT A DRAW

SEATTLE, Dec. 10.-Charley White of Chicago. championship aspirant for the lightweight class. boxed a draw here last night with Eddie Shannon. of Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
,s ELECTED paesloeMT

SAN JOSE. Costa Rica. Dec. 10.- Pulio Accasto has been elected pre- sident of Costa Rica for term of four years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
GIT NEW ENGLaND TRAINS

BOSTON, Dec. 1O.-The New York New Haven and Hartford has dis continued 184 trains. Ire Boston and Maine railroad has dropped 72 trains.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
SEVERE COLDS ADDS TO HARD
 SHIPS

CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-Below zero weather prevails today between the Mississippi river and Rocky Noun, tains. Many towns are without fuel. Montana and Northern Idaho are the chief sufferers.
 Ones of the worst snowstorms h the history of the country is report ed in Eastern Washington and in Oregon. Deep drifts are banked In Wyoming
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
COAL STRIKE ENDED TODAY BY THE MINE
 OFFICIALS ACCEPTING WILSON'S OFFER
EAGLE AND AVIATOR RUN A RACE AND
 THE EAGLE LOSES

LONDON, Dec. 10.--An eagle and a British aviator raced over the Pyrenese. The bird finally dropped out of the race ex- hausted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
40 BELOW IN WYOMING

NORFOLK, Neb., Dec. 1e-Advices from Newcastle, Wyoming, last night said the temperature was 10 degrees below zero. believed to be the coldest in tn state
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10

| SEATTLE, Dec. 10.-The lowest weather bureau prevailed last night throughout the Northwest. Oregon | was swept by the worst snow storm | in years Montana, Idaho and East ern Washington are suffering. The train service is being broken and de. layed.
 The first snowfall of the season began here this forenoon, and with it came warmer temperature. Storm warnings are still being sent out from all Pacific Coast points. OREGON HAS WORST STORMS PORTLAND. Ore, Dec 10.-Ore- gon is experiencing the worst storms in her history A blizzard is raging here. With two feet of snow on the ground and still showing the street car service has suspended. and to- day people are compelled to battle with the storm on foot.
 Zero weather prevails in many sections of Eastern Oregon, and all trains are either stopped or running far behind schedule.
 COLD IN VANCOUVER as
 VANCOUVER. Dec. 10.-With II above zero today it was the coldest December day on record.
 GENERAL STORM ON COAST
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10.-Last night a general storm was renorted
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10

off the Oregon and Washington coasts. It was heaviest at Tattoosh.
 near Cape Flattery, at the entrance of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
WASHINGTON D.sAppolMrgo

WASHINGTON. Dec. lO.-Keen dis, appointment was expressed at tho Thite House last evening over tho adjournment at Indianapolis of Ne mine workers executive committees without announcing . decision.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
LEON BOURGEOIS fpoH LILLU3TnArIoR

Leon Bourgeois. former French Premier aEd Minister of Foreign Af- fairs. and French member of the League of Nations Commission Of the Peace Conference. has been ap- pointed as representative of France on the Council of the League of Ma tions. The decree naming Mir. Bour- Ct Jis for the office was signed by President Poincare and Premier Cle- mS pceau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10
COLD IN VANCOUVER

COEO TN VANCOUVER
 VANCOUVER, Dec. 10.-With Il above zero today it was the coldest December day on record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-10

GENERAL STORM ON COAST
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10.-Last night general storm was reported
Evening star., 1919-12-20
SAYS THAT LUMBER
MARKET IS ACUTE

The highly acute condition now
prevailing in the domestic market
should be promptly realized by every
producer and consumer of forest prod
ucts." says the Lumber Export Bulle-
tin.
We are facing a situation capable
of producing panicky relations. The
mills are running on a hand-to-mouth
basis with alarmingly slight log re-
serves, while their yard stocks are
admittedly far below normal, and are
obviously due to remain in this un-
balanced condition for some time.
since the winter season is not likely
to offer an opportunity for their re-
cuperation. particularly if the de-
mand continues even to approximate
its present proportions. These facts
are widely recognized. as is borne out
by the constant refusal of mills to
accept many orders for future deliv
cry and by the pressing activities or
BUYERS in their attempts to place Or
ders now to meet their requirements
for next spring, when it is confidently
anticipated that prices will be at
very high levels.
THE above conditions are most
clearly marked in the hardwood field.
There is no blinking the fact that
prices for this lumber will be at un-
heard-of figures next year. The recent
renewal of activity on the part of
buyers was undoubtedly occasioned by
the rather sudden realization that OBJ
tainable stocks are very scarce. and
going to continue so.
yellow pine conditions are similar,
although to u less extent. Prices con-
tinue strong in upper grades. as
Evening star., 1919-12-20
CHEVY CHASE HOME
SOLD BY c. v. NORTON
Bought by Walter A. Hull of Pitts.
burgh-Other Deals Are
Reported.

The former home of Charles w.
Norton of Philadelphia, at 1904 In
gomar street, Chevy Chase. has been
purchased by Walter A. Hull of Pitts
burgh. The sale was made through
the reak estate firm of Boss & Phelps,
Incorporated. This house was built for
Mr.. Norton several years ago, and is
situated on a lot so by 30 feet.
1t is of frame construction, containing
eight rooms and two baths. There is
also a garage.
Several other sales are also reported
by this firm. Z. F. Gibbons sold 1909
Columbia road to John L. Hammock.
The improvements consist of a three
story, ten-room brick house situated
on a lot 20 by 140 feet, and further
improved by large garage.
Walcutt c. Hamer purchased 1467
Monroe street from Mildred w Butt
This is a two-story, six-room and bath
brick house and will be occupied as a
home.
No. 1904 C street northeast, owned
by Allen L. Neff. was bought by Fan
ME A. Ferneyhough. This house is
one of a large number Of houses erect
ed by Harry A. Kite, containing six
rooms and bath.
A large, oId-fashioned house, located
at All 4th street, was sold for the eS-
tate Of Abbie p. Gilbert to Edwin
Moffatt. This property is a brick con-
struction, four stories in height, con-
tanning twenty rooms and two baths.
and for the present will be held by Mr..
Moffatt for investment purposes.
Evening star., 1919-12-20

Lee D. Latimer was elected presi-
dent of the Real Estate Brokers' As
Sociation at meeting last night in
the rooms of the Board of Trade
Mr. IIatimer. who is one of the lead
ing real estate operators in the Dis
trict, succeeds Charles w. Fairfax.
who has held the office for several
years. Efforts We're made by some
members TO again re-elect Mr.. Fair
lax to the office, but he refused to
again hold the Office, saying that there
We're many other members of the as
sociation qualified to hold the Office.
The election of Mr.. Latimer was unan-
ifneus.
Other officers elected were: Thomas
Bradley of the Washington Loan and
Trust Company, vice president;
Charles S. Shreve, reelected secre.
tary; A. s Gardiner of the firm OF
Gardiner & Dent. Inc, reelected
treasurer.
The executive committee consists of
j. Leo Kolb. Clarence Dodge and
Charles W. Fairfax. Appraisals com
rnittee consists of Harry L. Rust. VIII
liam L. Beaie, Elmer f. Ramey, Ar
thur Carr and John G. Weldon.
The association pledged to give CO.
operation in the nationwide thrift
campaign of the y. NJ. g. A.. which is
10 omen January l.. This action was
taker. following an address by Gratz
: Duncan who advocated yearly ma
,tion wide campaign in schools and
otfe.. institutions, TO be conducted by
the government
Evening star., 1919-12-20
CONSTRUCTION WORK
SHOWING INCREASE
Demand for Residences Great, Busi-
ness Houses Second, S. W. Straus,
New York Banker, Says.

New construction work in the
United States has recently been go
ing along at the rate of $50, 100000.
as against S50.000.00 week during
November. an increase of 20 per cent
According to s. W. strauss. New
York banker. the volume of contem-
plated building operations for the
early part of this month is approx
mately S90.000.000 week.
1t is interesting to note that dur
ing the past two weeks more con-
tracts have been let for residential
buildings than for any other class
of structures. with business buildings
coming second" said Mr.. Straus.
Labor conditions are more gen.
orally stabilized than they have been
for several months. but there is still
great shortage of materials. and
this is retarding building operations.
Manufa cturers of materials that en-
unanimous in stating that the present
an indefinite period While present
prices of materials have been re-
sponsible in some measure for the
restriction OF building operations, it
is the consensus of opinion among
the manufacturers of these materials
that as soon as general labor condi-
tions become stabilized building op-
erations will go forward at greater
rate than they have during the past
four years.
There is still a marked shortage
of both homes and commercial build
ines. and this condition is not being
relieved. despite the strong pressure
for moro structures"