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The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20

man has been murdered, knifed. Who did it-and whyT
 He could scarcely answer, gripping at the table for support, and never re- moving his gaze from the face of the dead man. Yet I believed his words {; was convinced this was not the terror of guilt.
 My God! 1 cannot tell; l have never dreamed Of this
 Had the man enemies. Anyone you would SuSpect?"
 Enemies? Ay, plenty of them; we all have. We expect that in our trade. This ship is full Of devils ready enough to do such a job; but l could not name the one who did do it. l know of no cause. l have heard nOth- ing"
 "I believe you, LeVere," l said.
 What can We do, senOr?
 Do! We must tulk that over first. We cannot meet this thing until we are prepared. There is more danger In nasty action than anything else"
 shut the door behind us and turned the key. It was q relief to get out side, even into that dismal cabin, be- yond view of Estada's dead face. Le- We're, who had evidently lost his nerve, sank into a chair.
 You fear an uprising, a mutiny?" I questioned, when this is reported?"
 "What will prevent?" he asked, "The captain cannot stir; the mate Is dead; Hle men already crazed because We take no prizes. They will murder us also and take control. Those devils amidshipS."
 And who leads them? Who would be captain?"
 Manuel Estevan," he whispered.
 T thought as much. Then 1t Is Manuel EStevan We must secure first -zbefOre they know. Whatever his men may know of what has occurred they will make no move until they get his orders. We must stop the possi- bllity of his issuing any. Without a leader the advantage is ours"
 You mean to kill himF"
 "Only as a last resort. There Is no good feeling between those Quartered amidships and the crew."
 No. senor; it is hate generally, al- though they are not all alike. The real sailors are mostly captured men they serve to save their lives, and only for these others on board could not be held long. Your plan, senor, is to set the one against the other?
 "Yes, if possible. These sailor men are of all races. Can they be trustedT
 Some might be, sir; 1t is hard to tell how many. It is not the race which counts so much, senor. There are those among them who would not hellhOundS locked beIow, we'll get any thing We ask for. We'll be the cocks of the walk. If he shouldn't live through, why then we'll have ship, and can run the game alone. Either way, if we win, the prize is ours-and If We stick together we win" -.-
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20
CHAPTER XVIII.
A New Conspiracy.


 The interior of the cabin appeared desolate in the gray light of dawn. I led the way directly to Estada's stateroom. My heart pounded like u hammer as l rapped on the wooden panels and waited some response from within. There was no answer, no sound of movement, and l rapped again more loudly, my questioning eyes seeking LeVere's face. He was listen- ing as lntently as myself.
 There is something wrong, senor," :" he whispered, flor he was ever light sleeper"
 The door was unlocked, the latch yielding instantly to the hand, and I stepped within. A glance told every thing. Estada lay in his bunk, with one leg dangling outside, and his head crooked against the side wall. His very posture was that of sudden death, even had it not been pictured by the ghastly face, and the dark pool of blood underneath. heard an excla- nation from Le We're and stood for an instant utterly unable to move. I knew already what I should find, yet finally forced myself forward--he was stone dead, pierced with three knife thruStS. l stood up and faced the mulatto, whose countenance was fairly green with horror.
 What do you knowsabout this, Se- nor LeYereW I asked sternly. "The
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20

r%%e%a$%%& s++%S ++%%-F
LIP MILLS FOR ALASKA

Seattle Railway and Marine is puDushing d series of artl- ,tt,ug forth New Trade OPpol' of the Pacific. 1he } In the series appearing III Irrent numOer ot the masa- devoted 10 the chances ot paper pulp business. Con B AIaska's otrertnS on the coast, IL says;
 this connection We can wis that vast coast line Of Alaska, } way from Dixon's entrance k Inlet, two thirds of the dls- being an inside pasSage> both
 being covered right To the edge with Q class of Sitka which is almost wholly worth ! marketable timber, put all ich Is good for the manuIac- I wood pulp, as it is the dsnticaI Emblr from which th
 Columbia pulp is ground. [ has never been utilized has ue to the almost criminal ncg- of those responsible for E the affairs Of the |. S. y bureau, dating back frCr le GifforG PinchOt succeeded ID 3e1El work Of placing a val
 on Alaska's growing timber lpon it's worth aS marketable when every person possess Knowledge of the country that it has no cOmmercial ,Ncapt as wood pulp Yet le vast tonnage of |. $. lulp available, and whose veil protected harb0rS and iu- c, unlimited water power of
 the graudest opportunity successful development of ud paper mlls, We are still ng millions Of dollars worth ] pulp"
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20
EIGI N0|Ch|I|
A Little Care May Save Many skagway Readers Future Trouble

Watch the kidney secretious.
 See that they have the amber hue oF health.
 The discharge not excessive or in- frequennt.
 Contains no brick dust like" sed- iment.
 poan's kidney pills are espically for weak kidneys.
 Let a user tell you how they work.
 Sidney B. Hart, S25 W. Sharp Aye. Spokane, Wash, says: "The grip left my kidneys weak. My kidneys got So they didn't act free ly enough and the muscles of my back became stiff and achy. Many times I had dizzy spells and little black spots floated before my eye0 blurring my sight. A sharp pain caught me in the back when ever ] bent over. Doan's Kidney Pills had always been highly recom- mended so l thought I would give them a trial. After I had used one box l was cured of that awful trouble, for my kidneys were in good condition again." Price Go c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Deans Kidney Pills the same that Mr. Hart had, Foster Mil burn O., Mfgrs., Buffalo. N. '.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20
CHAPTER XIX.
LaYlna the Trap.


 Our first job was executed much more easily than I had anticipated. We caught Manuel sound asleep, and LeVere had sinewy hands at his throat before the fellow could grasp a weapon. The -narrowness of the state room prevented my taking much part in the affair, but the mulatto needed no help, as he dragged the cursing SpanIard from his bunk to the deck and throttled him savagely. Indeed he would have killed the fellow had l not interfered and twisted his hands loose, leaving Estevan barely con scious. A blanket ripped into strips served to bind him securely enough for the present, but I thought it best to lock the door, and keep the key in my own pocket. LeVere would have knitted him even as he lay there help less; but for my threat and insistence. of a struggle out here, and voices con" versing. Why are you alone"
 I leaned over to speak in as low a tone as possible. And I told her the situation in detail and my plans.
 She sat silently gazing at me across the table, her parted lips trembling to
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20

an unasked question. Before she could frame this in words, the door to the companion opened, and Watkins de- scsnded the stairs. At sight of her he whipped off his cap.
 You may speak freely" l said. "This is the young lady I told you about, and of course she Is with us. Only talk low"
 'Yes, sir" using hoarse whisper, and fastening his gaze on me. "It's all right, sir"
 C ontinued on Thursday
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20

u really desire 10 hasten pros laye faith in your town. The ing that faith can remove iUs is true. There is no hat so reacts upon the pos 2t faith in ones home town. n who is willing Co give the elLaB s chance; who does
 that hs is bGng robbed ey- @ his merchaA Is reluctant q to boost his prices; who s looking on the bright side mirror; he is the man to ,rosperity will first make it's nce. The grouch accom-
 nothing and is shutting out
 light-Yaldez Miner.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20

some of our tourists return
 after their trips to San D and tell us of jazz music, Ger and the juice of grape, s feet get to itching. Sec ught usually Qutets the am 0nes fOwn. however, and alize that those things are them any more and that iuch thoughts are put out
 minds the more contented l be in the dry belt,-DOug-
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20
He ansWer hnthihF sennr.n

"He answer nothing, senor."
 "The swine" sald Levere, T sup pose I'll have to go myself"
 "WeIl go down together, senor," said quietly. 'Estada must be sick; I could hear the rumpus Armada kicked up even on deck here. No man could skep through that racket"
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20

Arctic Brotherhood at Me laS elected the following of r the ensuing term: Arctic
 B. NichOliS; vice chief c. ole; secretary, Louis .Wid- ssTer, Fred Cope. T-
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20

Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUIN- NE Tablets. Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. E. W. GROVES signature is on each box. BOG. Wed.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20
Piles Cured in 0 to If Days

GlleS CureO III 0 to I4 DayB
 Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. First application gives relief. soc.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-20

Subscribe for your limit of Victo- ry Loan Bonds-and then some.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-04-02
Lash Enables Us to Hold Down Our Thousands Of Cuome
LADIES' FINE SPRING
.OXFORDS

OUR SH OEDEPARTMENT IS FULL
OF NEW ARRIVALS FOR SPRING
"A trial will convince you of the great
savings we offer to our customers.
$1,000 dark mahogany oxfords, wing
tip, military heel Special. 5000
$1,000 dark mahogany colonial pump,
military heel, special price. 5000
.S12.00 black dress kid oxfords, mill
I tary heel. One that suits the most
: sensitive foot. Special ..... 5000
5000 champagne pumps, high Louis
heel Very dressy, special, $3.50
5000 gray calf oxfords, medium heel
special ....:...................: $500
$500 black kid oxfords, with high
dress heel in all widths. Special
this SALE. Sb.5e
Brown kid three eye oxfords, high
Louis heels. Special ..ii 1880
$500 white reign cloth oxfords, high
dress covered heel Very dressy,
special $3.50
$3.50 patent leather oxfords, high
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-04-02
M : szddSAI.E;S
Fell as Your Pocketbook

- u
Silk Petticoats, 1915 kind....... $2.98
Silk Petticoats, $500 kind. $3.9S
Silk Jersey Petticoats, $50 kind. $4.sS
Silk Jersey Petticoats, 7.50 kind $5.ss
Silk Jersey Petticoats, $50 kind $3.50
SILK DRESSES CUT FOR EASTER
WoMEN's SILK DRESSES ss.s5
I $3.50 value; Easter Sale price. 1896
$3.50 value 'Tafeta Silk Dresses 1850
S19ss5 value Taffeta Silk Dresses with
S= Georgette sleeves, all colors. $14.50
S22.05 value Tafeta Silk Dresses, with
Georgette sleeves ....::........... $3.50
$500 value Charmeuse Silk Dresses,
Georgette sleeves .........,....;,. $3.50
$29.50 value Satin Dresses, sleeves
made of same material; Easter Sale
NJ Price 5. Z. $3.50
s$31.75 value Georgette Dresses, braid
edsWaist and,skirt, this sale.... $3.50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-08
BOOZE ASYLUlNS TO GO? YES"
SAYS ONE, NO." SAYS ANOTHER
Keeey Institute Head Declares Drunkenness Declined Before
Prohibition Vent Into Efect-StiU Haze
Cellars Says Competitor

"We'll always have work to do
said Charles Glib, superintendent OF
the Franklin Home for Inebriates, 92O
Locust street. ''This alleged probihi-
tion won't reduce the number of men
who will want to come here. You know.
If you can't buy strong drink anywhere
else. thre are still private cellars.
1--WE have as many patients as we've
always had, and there will be more
coming in. We don't charge the men
for the treatment they receive here un-
less they can afford to pay for it. When
they graduate we still keep in touch
with them. We have meetings every
Thursday for the graduates.
Last year we sent away some 200
graduates and we reunited five families.
Eighteen of our graduates went
overseas. and only one began to drink
again. He came to Inc the other day
and said he wanted treatment. He said
that he had kept away from the stuff.
but that his friends were so glad to
see him when he came back to America
again that they began "killing him with
drink"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-08
lEONAR I'D
IA eNER r
THAW. CASE HEARING
SET FOR TOMORROW
New York, Seeking to Try Pris-
oner, Claims Man Who Is Able
to Travel Is Sane
EOTTIE
~hE E L Err

Extradition hearing on the Thaw case
will be held in Harrisburg tomorrow
when Attorney General Schaffcr will
listen to the plea of the New York au-
thorities who seek to place the young
millionaire on trial for maltreating a
boy.
Ex-Judgc James Gay Gordon, who
represents Harry X. Thaw, said today
that he will vigorously fight the extra
dition proceedings.
"Thaw," said Mr.. Gordon, has been
adjudged insane by the courts and the
former attorney general decided that he
should remain under the jurisdiction
of Pennsylvania courts. There is no
change whatsoever In the status of the
case. have not received copies of
the New York request, but as there Is
no change in the situation l do not
believe any action will be taken
The grounds upon which District At
torney Swami is making application is
that Thaw is sane and is based largely
upon ruling of Judge Martin in whicl,
the inmate of the Pennsylvania Hospital
for Mental and Nervous Diseases pa
ticnt was permitted to visit his mother
in Pittsburgh for several days. The
New York authorities. contend that q
man who is capable of travelling and Is
apparently rational should be released
from Kirkbridc's and returned to New
York to face the criminal charges.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-08

What are the institutes for the cure
OF inebriates going to do now that
prohibition is here?
One of them in this city expects to
close up shop and 60 out of business III
the near future. and the other. which
is more of an asylum or home than an
institute. will hang on forever.
I'VE have in this city less drunkenness
that wants to be cured than we have
ever had or perhaps / should say, less
drunkenness. said w. X. Sexton. man
agcr Of the Keeley Institute, 1924 Cir
ard avenue. "And there is less and
less every month. Business is poor here
now. It's not all due to prohibition.
however. The war had something to do
with it had my place closed up all
summer-and the education of people
has something to do with it also. Folks
are learning to see drunkenness doesn't t
pay.
II have less business now. and can
see the time in the near future when |
won't have any at all. I don't know
when that'll be. but I've no doubt about
1t happening SOON"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-08
BIG CONSUMERS FACE
3OPERCENT |CEC CUT
Rules to Be Compiled by Com
mittee Will Be Acted Upon
by Manufacturers
DEMANDS EXCEED SUPPLY

Large consumers of ice may find their
daily supply cut to 20 per cent of the
maximum IL suggestions made by ice
manufacturers are incorporated in re-
strictive rules that may be adopted by
committee of dealers at today's con-
ference.
j. f. Bircher, president of the JEFF
ferson Ice Company and chairman of
the committee chosen bytthe manufac
turers to formulate rules governing the
sale to dealers and individuals during
the hot weather, expects his committee
to make n report to Director Krusen. of
the Department of Health and Chari-
ties, before the day ends.
If the committee composed of manu-
facturers, Chief John A. Nogelson. of
the Bureau Of Health, and Jay Cooke.
acting for the public, complete n series
of restrictive rules they will, accord
ing to Director Krusen, be put into
effect just as soon as they are ratified
by the heads of the various manufactur-
ing concerns interested in the conserva- =
tion measures.
The new rules as tentatively drafted
affect large consumers, small dealers,
householders, hotels. soda fountains.
and proprietors and dispensers of soft
drinks. At yesterdays conference no
conclusions were reached relative to
the restriction of output, it being the
object of the manufacturers to bring
consumption somewhere near produc-
ton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-08
BURGLAR WEARS UNIFORM
Man Calmly Walks Away With
Watch When Woman Awaken

A sneak thief, said to have been in
the uniform of q United States soldier.
calmly walked from the bedroom of
Mrs. Sarah Taylor. 121 North Fourth
street, Camden. today, while the woman
screamed for assistance. Before two
patrolmen responded to her calls the
man walked from the rear of the house
and escaped by climbing the back fence.
The man took a gold watch. the case
of which was circled with nine small
diamonds. The case was inscribed "F.
A. T." Mrs. Taylor told the police
she awakened early today to find the
man standing in front of the bureau in
her room. He refused to answer her
when she inquired what he wanted. and
then she called for help. She could
describe the man only by saying he
was tall and in uniform.
Attempts were made to rob two other
homes in that vicinity. but the in.
truder was scared off. The residences
were those of William A. Bozarth, 324
Cooper street. and A. f. Brown. 800
Cooper street. The rear yards of
these homes adjoin the property o.,
Mrs. Taylor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-08
SEWER PLAN APPROVED
WIngohoekins Creek Link to Cost
City $4,000

Tie Board of City Surveyors has ap-
proved of plans and estimates for the
completion of the Wingohocking creek
intercepting sewer, which will. when
finished, have the effect of purifying all
water at the Lardher's Point intake
The portion of the sewer &c be COM
pleted is from the Frankford high
level sewer In I street, south of Ra-
mona street, to the Wingohocking
creek, the estimated cost of which is
'"The construction of the link, said
Chief Albright, of the Bureau of Sur
veys, "means that we will soon be able
TO divert all the sewage Of German
town and Chestnut Hill from Frank
ford and Tacony creek routes to the
new intercepting system which flows
into the Delaware many miles south OF
the intake at Lardner's Point The
money for this improvement will come
out Of the new municipal loan of $12, :
10000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-08
SHIP YARD AVOIDS RECEIVER
Pusey & Jones Get $a,5oo,ooo Loan
From Fleet Corporation

According to statement issued by
Christoffer Hennevig, president of
Pusey & Jones Company, possibility of
a receivership for the company has been
eliminated by advance of $4,000 200 by
Emergency Fleet Corporation and
agreement upon settlement involving
about So ,O00, 900 for work already done
at the company's yards.
Plans have been drawn up for n large
ship repair yard at Gloucester City with
three dry docks. Necessary capital to
amount of about $4,000, 900 will be
raised in Philadelphia.
A public hearing will be held in the
assembly room of the Philadelphia
Bourse, Room 201. at 2:30 Thursday
afternoon, July II. to consider appli
cation of the company to extend struc-
lures into the Delaware river for dis
tance of 300 feet beyond existing pier
head line in front of their shipyard al
Gloucester City. y. J. Oral statements
will be heard, but any statistical data
should be submitted in writing, and in
triplicate copy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-08
MILK DRIVER AND $500
REPORTED MISSING
Employed by Company That
Was Victim of Fake HoId-Up.
Abandoned Truck Found
IOTTiE
C~alIt SHt

Following the reported confession Of
Edward Lynch. a driver for the Sup
plec Wills Jones Milk Company, that
he had been n party in. a fake hold :
up of his truck Mt Thirty third and
Spruce streets last Friday afternoon,
it has developed that Joseph Young. of
512o Market street, also driver for
the company. Is missing. lie had col =
lected $500 for his employers.
His truck, which had been abandoned
at Forty fourth and Chestnut streets.
was discovered Sunday night by Spe-
"ial Policeman Mcdowell. of the
Thirty second street and Woodland
avenue station, who, with Special Po- =
licemen Baker and Thornton. had ar
rested John Smith. of North Thirty
sixth street, and Robert I.inderman, of
Lancaster avenue. as accomplicps of
Lynch in the little red car hold up''
of Friday.
Houng's bride of three weeks says he
came to their home In Market street
Sunday afternoon, changed his clothing
and gave her $40. She asked him why
he was home at such an unusual hour.
she says. and he answered that he was
going out again to resume his work.
Mrs. Young spent most of last night
at the Twenty first district police sta
ton awaiting some word of her hus
band. She says she knows nothing OF
his whereabouts.
Lynch confessed to Magistrate Har.
ris that of the 500 of the company's
money which he had collected on July
he had only S243 left. That. he said
was hidden in the cellar of his home
The police found it there. Lynch says
he lost much of the money at craps.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-08
SHOT AT WIFE, is CHARGE
Husband, Accused Of Trying to XIII
Woman, Gets Hearino Todav

Held on charge of having attempted
to kill his wife. Nicholas Goetz. twen-
ty-two, 1904 Cadwaladcr street, will
have a hearing today before Magistrate
Yates, Front and Master streets station
Goetz. who was arrested after his
actions in his home had aroused the
neighborhood last night is declared by
the police to have posed his wife Mary,
twenty 1.-TWO years old, with her baby
in her arms. and John Young. a neigh
Dor, along the wall of his parlor. and to
have fired three shots at the couple
with revolver. None Of the shots took
effect and the cries and screams of
neighbors brought the police.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-08
NEW OWEN WISTER STORY
No, IT'S Not Book, but Tale Of
How a Cow Was Rescued

Remember Owen Wister's Virgin
lamp All about cowpunchers and
cattle -stealers? ..,
Well, this morning. in the vicinity of
the Wister home, Old York road and
Nedro avenue, what might have been
an added chapter to that novel took
place. But, sad to say, the author was
sound asleep and missed it all.
In the cool early hours strange
noises brought the police department to
the Wister estate. Tragedy was scented
in the agonized sounds of someone i'm
prisoned and trying to escape.
The cause was traced to an old stone
stable which had collapsed and pcnned
one unfortunate within. For an hour
the police and the head gardener worked
at the rescue.
But Owen Wister never knew until
several hours later when he woke up
that one of his favorite cows had mar
rowly escaped with her life while he
slept, and had only been rescued after
efforts that his own ''Virginian" might
well admire.