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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
MESSAGE OF
 GOV. RIGGS
To the Senate and House of Repr
 sentatives:

To the Senate and House of Repre-
 sentatives:
 I have viewed with apprehension the recent increase in freight ana passenger traffic by the steamship companies operating between Seattle, Washington, and the various ports in the Territory of Alaska. During the year 1918 rates were increased over and above those obtaining in 1917, the reason being set forth that war conditions had greatly increased operating expenses. Extensive hear ings were held on the subject of freight rates, in both Alaska and in the States. The contention of the steamship companies was upheld. On March 19 of this year still further increased tariffs became effective.
 When Will Increase Cease
 When will these increases cease? War conditions no longer exist. Slowly the abnormal prices brought about by abnormal conditions are commencing to readjust themselves. It would seem that new rates be- coming effective should be lowered instead of increased. Small compet ing lines have been eliminated. The people of the Territory have not been advised as to the necessity for further increase in tariffs. nor do l believe that such necessity exists. Federal agencies are either unable or are loath to exercise restraining influences.
 It is evident to all of us that Territorial development cannot con- tinue when operating under the han dicap of almost pr0hibitive freight and passenger rates. If press re- ports are 10 be believed. already the rates between Seattle and South western Alaska are greater than rates across the Pacific. At Nome the retail price of coal is in the neighborhood of $35 per ton. While was there last Summer, 1t was Iumored that the price of this com. midity would advance during the Winter to $40 per ton. Increased cost of coal in Nome means the death of the community as a winter camp. Only the rich will be able to afford the common comforts of life.
 Rates Are Burdensome
 Tn the interior of Alaska the peo pie are already overburdened with high rates, which are largely respon sible for a gradual closing down of low-grade placer operations. The population is decreasing and further decrease in population will make it difficult for existing river transpor- tation lines to find enough tra fife to warrant further operation.
 In my annual report to the Secre- tary of the Interior. advocated:
 That the United States shall
 take over for the period of the
 war and until such time as con
 ditions shall have readjusted
 themselves to a proper status.
 all transportation by steamships
 or railroad lines. to end In the
 Territory of Alaska. cha rging
 sch freight and passenger tar
 ifs and maintaining such scred-
 ules as will allow and encour-
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
FOCH INTERVIEWS
 ITALIANS REGARDING
 BOLSHEVIKI MOVEMENT
It Is Possible That the Allies May Decide to Take Active Military
 Steps Against the Bolshevist.

PARIS, March 26.-Gen. Foch yesterday called at the headquarters of the Italian delegation in connec- tion with possible military measures to be taken in view of the Hungar- ian situation.
 M. Bratiano, the Rumanian pre- mier, said Bolshevism might soon be extended to Serbia, because of their close relationship with Russia and with the Slovaks and Croats of Hungary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
BOILERMAKERS IN
 PORTLAND WILL NOT
 OBSERVE "DAYLICHT''

PORTLAND, Ore, March 26. - The Portland Boilermakers' Union has voted to go to work at the regu- lar time, disregarding the daylight law for the turning forward of the clock March 30th. They said they believed the change in time was a benefit to the street car company, and therefore were against 1t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
age the continued development of
 the Territory"

o6o eHc CoHliuucu ucVolOpment OI
 the Territory"
 On my recent visit to Washington. D. C.. urged this action, even though war was then virtually at an end. but 1t seems that legislation is lacking to enable The Government to establish lines of Transportation to Alaska. The Secretary Of tho Inter for agrees V vlth me that the Territory cannot come to full development un- der present conditions and he would have come to our assistance, per ticularly in connection with the Gov ernment railroad, and had he been legally able. do not believe we can obtain any assistance from the Federal Government. H such thing Is humanly possible, we must therefore endeavor. through Terri. torial legislation, to come to the re- lief of the Territory. 4
 Must Start in Small Way
 At the present moment. 1t does not seem possible that we can ap. propriate sufficient funds to fully cover the shipping needs of Alaska. but it is my firm belief that we can start in a small way by perfecting an organization to commence opera tions and the Legislature can have introduced into the Congress of tho United States a bill authorizing the Territory to assume a bonded indeht- edness of $5.000,000, or the amount necessary thereof, to purchase, char. ter and operate sufficient ships to take over practically the entire ocean traffic of Alaska. believe that Congress will grant us the nee. essary authority, as no Federal ex. penditure will be involved.
 I do not pretend to be an expert in the shipping business. but do know that during the period that the Alaska Engineering Commission op- erated the old transport Crook" a vessel entirely unfitted for freight handling. engineering supplies and equipment were carried between &c., attl and Anchorage. at rates per ton far below company tariffs. and this with only one-way haul.
 This past winter. with assistance in the Department of the Interior and after consultation with the Unit. ed States Shipping Board. estimating for one ship only, on the freight of- ferings of the Alaskan Engineering Commission and southbound freight of shippers discontented with pres- ent conditions. found that this one ship could be made to pay a hand. some profit. l was forced to aban- don the idea. however, for the req son that existing lines. being de- prived of this revenue, might discon- tinue sailings for ports West of Cordova, thus cutting off even the present unsatisfactory service. -.
 No Legal earrisrs
 The Atiorney-General of Alaska advises me that there is no legal reason why the Territory cannot operate it's own steamships and I firmly believe that line run by trained shipping men will result in lower freight and passenger rates. better service, better mail deliveries. and at the same time provide . sink ing fund to pay off the incurred bonded indebtedness. A notable say. ing in favor of Territorial versus private operation is found in the act entitled. ITO provide revenue and
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
GERMANY PREPARING FOR A NAVAL FLEET
 FROM VOLUNTEERS
Bill Has Been Submitted to the Ger man National Assembly to Pro-
 vide Provisional Navy.

COPENHAGEN, March 26.-A bill has been submitted to the German National Assembly for a provisional navy on a volunteer basis for the protection of the German coast, the removal of mines and the policing and protection of it's fishing industry
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
WILSON AND PREMlERS HOLD CONFERENCE

PARIS, March 26.-President Will son and Premiers Lloyd George, Clemenceau and Orlando met today in the Paris White House" to clear up the more important questions which are obstructing the completion of the Peace treaty.
 All differences of opinion were frankly discussed.
 Those present also discussed Ger man reparation and the Bolsheviki upheaval in Hungary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
SPANISH MINISTRY WILL NOT RESIGN
 FOR THE PRESENT

MADRID, March 26.-(Associated Press)-The Government has agreed to withdraw the resignations of Cabi- Let members owing to the Barcelona strike. Martial law has been pro- claimed throughout Spain. Govern ment troops are occupying Barcel- Iona.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
SURRENDER THEIR
 ARMS

KAREN, March 26.-Rather than serve against the Bolsheviki, $500 Rumanians, prisoners of war, re- leased by Omsk government, surren- dered their arms, and were returned to prison. They were recently re- leased by the Omsk Governor and given arms to join in the fight against the Rolsheviki They made known their wishes that they would not fight and gave up their arms again.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
FRENCH TROOPS MEET SUPE-
 RIOR FORCES.

LONDON, March 2s.-Secretary of War Winston Churchill in dis cussing the Russ Sn situation before the House of Commons said that during the past two or three months events in Ukraine were extremely disastrous for the French troops who entered from the south.
 They went some distance from the coast and encountered superior Bolsheviki forces The encountered the utmost hospitability from the residents. as they proceeded.
 Lord Churchill said the British and French were defending Odessa from the Bolsheviki. He said ac- cording to latest advices the Bol- sheviki were threatening to invade Rumania.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
MANY HOUSES SACKED.

CAIRO, March 26.-An official re- port made public today says dur ing the recent disorders it is es- timated that 2O00 houses ip various villages were sacked. Innumerable soldiers and civilians and soldiers were killed in the disorders through out Egypt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
DEVELOPMENTS
 SOON EXPECTED
 IN NORTH RUSSIA
BoIsheviki Forces Are En. trenching and Reinforce ing Infantry and Arti|-
 Iery Against Allies.

WITH THE ALLIES IN NORTH ERN RUSSIA, March 26-(Asso- ciated Press) )-The Bolsheviki forces are entrenching and are reinforcing both their artillery and infantry at Bolshoia and Ozera against expected Allied attacks.
 Yesterday the Americans and British attacked from the west side of the latter village, but were un- able to make headway because of the strong Bolsheviki defense
 Other sectors are quite, but de- velopmentS are momentarily eX- pected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
SWITZERLAND IS
 FIRST NATION TO RECOGNIZE GERMANY

COPENHAGEN, March 26.-It is reported in Berlin that Switzerland is the first foreign State to formal ly acknowledge the new German Government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
COLUMBIA NAMES DELEGATE,
AMERICAN FLAG TO
 BE PRIZE GIVEN

WASHINGTON. March 2s.-The State attaining the largest over-sub- scription to the Victory Loan will be awarded the American Flag which floated over the Capitol dome on a number of historic occasions. after the United States had entered the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
BRITISH AIRSHIP REMAINS ON FLIGHT
 FOR LONG PERIOD
It Remains Away From Its Base 19 Hours and Will Be Used to Try
 and Gross Atlantic Ocean.

LONDON, March 16. = A British sirship returned to its base on the Clyde after a flight of 19 hours. The test flight was made over the ocean After another test flight an attempt will be made to cross the Atlantic ocean with the airship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
NOT ON PEACE BASIS VET

Milner, Colonial Secretary, told the House of Lords that the Army and Navy estimates could not be reduced, as the country was still far from being established on a peace basis
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
RAPID PROGRESS ON PEACE BEING
 MADE IN PARIS
The American Amendment Allowing Each Country to Handle Its Own Immiqra-

WASHINGTON, March 26. A message received at the White House from the American Peace delegation in Paris says greater pro gfe4s towards permanent peace is being made than appears on the surface. It says differences are be- at6eyfap apidly adjusted, but no details are furnished with the message
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
SICK SOLDIERS
 ARRIVE FROM THE SERVICE OVERSEAS

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, March 2G. The transport Pastores has arrived here from Brest with 1,212 wounded and sick soldiers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
GERMANY WILL STICK BY
 WILSON'S PROGRAM

PARIS, March 26. = Count Bert storff. the German minister. informed the Paris Temps that Germany was determined to stick close to the Wilson program in making peace. He said the armistice was signed after all of the belligerents had accepted Wilson's program. He declared that he believed that bolshevism would gain immensely if Germany signed no peace treaty. He said he hoped a League of Nations would be formed to make common cause against the Bolsheviki.
 COLUMBIA NAMES DELEGATES
 WASHINGTON, March 26.-Colum- bia has named three delegates to the Peace Conference in Paris.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-26
No Legal sarrisrs

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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
Two East Takers.

Oklahoma produces two of the fast
est takers in the national house Of
representatives. The expert official ste
nOgraphers of the lowed body say that
Representatives Scott and Ferris and
Charley Carter-the latter with trace
of Indian blood in his veins-can spin
out words faster than possibly any
body else in public life. Their diction
and enunciation are good, however,
and they are easier TO report steno-
graphically than slowtalking speak
er who gets his sentences all "balled
up" and has not terminal facilities
when he gets involved with nouns, ad-
jectiyes, verbs and adverbs. The fell
low who starts sentence and never
puts verb in it is the pest of repor-
torial experience.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
Unfortunate Arras.

Arras, on the River Scarpe, was the
capital of the Gallo tribe of Atrebates
in the time of Caesar. Later the CAPT
tai of ArtOiS, Arras is now the chief
city of the department of Pas-de-
Calais. Since the fourth century Arras
has been famed for its WOODEN cloth,
and particularly for fine tapestry hang
ings.
Arras was invaded in 1914 when her
grand palace and petit palace were de-
stroyed by bombs. The great cathedral
was absolutely shattered. as well as
the railway station. Not one house
was left intact. Just one of the former
inhabitants, an old woman, was left
there. Although it teemed with mill
tary life, beautiful Arras became Q
corpse-a dead city.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
An Evil and Its Cure.

Interest in Kansas City's efforts to
rid itself of the billboard nuisance
viii be keen in every city in the coun-
try where the citizens are awake to
the importance of maintaining urban
and suburban districts in a condition
of tidiness and beauty. The absurdity
Of spending great sums of money for
good highways and other public i'm
provements, and then allowing them to
be heavily discounted by the presence
of glaring and unsightly signs and pic
lures, is too well understood and too
obvious to call for detailed argument.
1t appears that what is chiefly needed
in order to gain relief from the aggres-
sive billboard, In any city in the
United States, is definite and rigorous
local action. ST. Louis has met with
success in this direction, now Kansas
City is following in its footsteps, and
many other cerlters might wisely fall
into line.-Christian Science Monitor.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
BEAUTIFYING THAT BARE SPOT
Ferns Particularly Adapted for Growth
In Garden Spaces That Seem
So Uninvitino.

There is perhaps no plant grown
which appeals to the refined taste Of
the gardener and lover Of plant life
as the fern-with Its wonderful grace
Of form and variety of color shading.
Few people realize what charming
effects can be obtained at very small
cost with the aid of our native wood
ferns. We admire them when they are
seen in their native cool and shaded
haunts, but we do not realize they can
easily be transplanted and will quickly
contribute to the beauty of our lawns
and gardens.
Ferns may be found in the woods
Of almost every state in the Union.
Around every house, whether In city
or village, there are shady spots where
grass and flowers will not grow. We
look at these bare and uninviting
places and wish something could be
done to make them attractive. Take
day off, go to the woods, and with
q trowel dig up some ferns, secure as
many varieties as possible, plant then
in the prepared bed, the larger varie
ties at the back, the more delicate II
front.
1t does not require so many for |
start, as they multiply rapidly. Keel
them moist until thoroughly estab
lished. Late in the fall cover wit
leaves. In the spring do not remov
these leaves from the bed, as the
help to hold the moisture. Enrich tn
soil and give the ferns more Of thei
native conditions. Thus tine forme
unsightly spots will have becom
places of joy and beauty.-Thrift Mai
azine.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
Ion AT ODD TIMES
blow Wrote Wreck Of the
vs"-Rossini Composed
| Music in Bed.

Iw's Wreck of the HeSpe-
10 him as he was sitting by
the night after a violent
went to bed. but could not
Hesperus would not be de-
as he lay the verses flowed
let or hindrance until the
completed.
least of Rossini's splendid
music was composed in bed.
ZEN he was young. poor and
and lived in wretched quar-
br writing a duet the COM
wed his manuscripts to slip
bets and fall under the bed
|ver be believed it would be
pick the sheets up; so he
prk to rewrite the duet. TIC
he could not remember it
trefOre necessary to write 9
This he had finished wher
inferred.
ht," said the composer, "ani
that you think of it." The
as favorable.
said Rossini. Took under the
I'll find another duet there
too"
Pend did so, and declared thu
composition was much tn,
4 is included in his works to
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
AIMING ABOUT LONG ENOUGH
Old Gentleman Evidently Thought
Prospective Son-in.law Should
Be Getting Ready 10 Fire.

John Bovine was the most bashful
lad in Wessex village For three
years he had been keeping company
with Lottie Reid. but he could not
bring his courage up to the popping
point. On Sunday night, as he was
leaving the garden gate Of his imam
orata. he encountered the old man.
who had begun TO chafe under the
difiidence OF his daughters sweet
heart.
"Look-'ee here. john" exclaimed
paterfamilias you have been com
ing to see my daughter for severa
years now, and | want to know wha
| your intentions are"
| "Wcw-well. s-s-sir." stammere'
John, II am aiming toto m-marr
her"
Aiming !" snorted the old mar
"Well, don't you think 1t about tim
that you fired T'-London Tit-Bits.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
Uncomfortable Consistency.

twenty-five dollars fine" said the
justice of the peace.
ooh, now, see here, judge said the
culprit, "be consistent. / wasn't going
a bit faster than | was last summer
when l was hauled up and you acquit-
ted me-"
"All right" said the justice, eff you
feel that way about it, We'll make 1t
$50, covering both offenses. Boston
Transcript.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
A Compliment.

Simon Wolf. the Jewish leader. is
eighty-two years old. and he is a
great friend of Chauncey Depew. who
has Just turned eighty-fiye. On the
day that Depew WAS eighty-five Wolf
sent him telegram saying: "You are
three years my senior in years and
fifty years my senior In intellect"
Which is rather neat compliment.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26

Science says that old age begins with
weakened kidneys and digestive organs.
This being true, II In easy TO believe
that by keeping the Kidneys and diges-
tive organs cleansed and in proper work
ing order old age can be deferred and
life prolonged far beyond that enjoyed
by the average person.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil has been relieving the
weaknesses and disability due 20 sdvane-
ing years. 1t Is a standard old-tiiae
home remedy and needs no introduction,
GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil is incloscd
In odorless, tasteless capsules contain
ing about 8 drops each. Take them ~
you would n pill, with n swallow oil
water. The oil stimulates the kidne,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
OLD AGE STARTS
WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

action and enables the organs TO throw
on the poisons which cause premature
old age. New life and strength increase
rs you continue the treatment. When
completely restored continue taking =
capsule or two each day. GOLD NED
Al Harlem Oil Capsules will keep you
In health and vigor aud prevent . return
Of the disease.
do not wait until old age or disease
have settled down for good. At the 6rst
properly. 70 10 your druggist and get .
boz Of GOLD MEDAL Haa Rem Oh
Capsules. Money refunded IL they Do
not help you. Three sizes. But re-
member 20 ask for the original imported
GOLD MEDAL brand In sealed paeh-
ages.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
Plants Trees ALONG Roads.

DR.. ]. e. Westlake- of yirden, Ill,
has started a campaign in behalf of
fruit tree planting along the public
highways. He favors the planting OF
a fruit tree on every mile of the coun-
try roads and suggests that the Boy
Scout organizations serve as guar
dams OF the trees after they are plant
ed. He estimates the cost for the
county would be about $4,000. He
has launched a similar campaign IN
other counties of the state.-Chicago
Journal.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
Home blun|
[ 7 Helps Y
EASY TO DRAIN FLOWER BOX
Simple Arrangement Which vii, Pre-.
vent Damage to Post on Which
Receptacle Is Set.

Inc home mechanic is often called
opon TO build flower boxes 20 place on
top or newell posts. and other porch
columns. To prevent rot and to main
tam a good appearance, 1t is best to
drain the flower box. as shown in the
picture. The box is lined for a part
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
All Wind.

Henry Watterson, the famous ex-
editor, was talking about politicians
Take the wind. the CUFF. out OF
politician" he said, and what re-
mains?
"A noted politicians wife was lis
tening to her husband over the tele-
phone. Five, ten, fifteen minutes she
listened patiently. Then she said:
..Fxcuse me. Charles. Just a mo
ment. / want TO change the receiver
10 the other ear. This ones so tired
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26

Governor Smith said NJ dinner in
Albany:
The opponents Of female suffrage
take joundiced view Of things. They
are like old Batch.
al see that Jones has married his
cook man said To Batch nj the
club.
"'Humph That's just like Jones,
Batch snortetl He'd always rather
fight than eat.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
Religion a Dream.

yam that you are taking part
NICE In church with a large
paon is said TO foretell riches
fte. But if the attendance is
sare, they say. of SANDER!
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
What Are These Naples?

What are these naples and becomes
and birches but odes and idyls and
madrigals; what are these pines and
frs and spruces but holy hymns:-
Holmes.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
He's Lucky at That.

nngest boy and l were in a
NJ and the waiter asked what
have. The boy said: "Any-
ham and eggs; that's all l
at home. Chicago Tribune.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26

With your fingers! You can lift of
any hard corn. soft corn, or corn be-
tween the toes, and the hard skin cal
luses from bottom of feet.
A tiny bottle of "FreezOne" costs
little at any drug store; apply a few
drops upon the corn or callus. In
stantly it stops hurting, then shortly
right off, root and all, without one Bit
Of pain or soreness. Truly! No hum
bug ADV.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26
No Interest.

"Reggie is very narrow"
"Of course; most flats are."-Bos
ton Transcript.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-09-26

THAT fellow Jones is "a born OPP
timist-~most hopeful fellow ever
knew"
"Yesf"
"Iie certainly II. No matter how
hard Job you've got, no odds how
difficult. YOU can be Worrying yourself
to death but he won't: NO. SIR He'll
just smile. and tell YOU to keep ON.
| dear heart behind the sun the clouds
are darkest; never say die : until you
could almost waste n brick on him -