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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
WILLIAM CARLISLE NOTED TRAIN ROBBER
 TAKEN BY SHERIFF
House in Which He Was Resting Was Surrounded and the Robber Was Shot Through
 the Lungs

DOUGLAS, Wyo, Dec, 3,-William Carlisle, the noted train bandit, who escaped from the Oregon penitentiary recently, and robbed a sleeper of the Souther Pacific train on which were armed guards looking. for him, was captured by the sheriff here after be- ing shot in the lungs
 The bandit escaped from one cabin by jumping through the win dow, but was forced to seek shelter at Wheatland owing to the cold. which the posse later surrounded.
 Carlisle will recover from his wound, and will be returned to the Oregon penitentiary. He told the sheriff that he did not blame him for shooting, that he would have done the same thing. He said he had been in the vicinity of Douglas since his recent robbery. The mes sages and telegrams purported to have been signed by him were faxed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
coy. RIG GS AND DELEGATES
 RETURN HOME
Governor and Others Back From Fisheries Hearings and Transportation
 Conference

Gov Thomas Riggs, Jr., accom- panied by Attorney-General J. c. Murphy, Territorial Fish Commis- ~icner c. D. Garfield, and Territor- ial Superintendent of Hatcheries A. '. Sprague returned to Juneau on ;he Alameda from Seattle. Gov. Riggs and Attorney-Gen Murphy attended the Fisheries conference at Seattle and conferred with Spec ial Counsel M. D. Leehey and Spec icl Expert R. M. Semmes on Ter ritorial Shipping Board matters. MT. Garfield and Mr., Sprague attended the fisheries conference.
 Gov. Riggs said after his arrival this morning that from the atti- tuGe of all concerned, including fishermen, cannerymen and the Blu reau of Fisheries the conclusion was reached that all should unite in the conservation of Alaskan salmon. He also said that without doubt great good will arise from the hear ing.
 Much valuable data was secured by Gov Riggs and MT. Murphy on shipping matters which will be in- fluential in determining the course
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
WASHINGTON
 THINKS MEXICO
 WILL GIVE UP American Officials Believe Carranza Will Yield and
 Give Jenkins Up to
 Liberty LEAVE IT TO CARRANZA Mexican Senate Refuses to Interfere With Diplomat ic Situation, Leaving
 All to President

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Ofdcials last night said that they expected prompt action by President Carlanza pcceeding to the request of the State Department for the release of Vii liam o. Jenkins No advice has been received from Mexico up to midnight, of whether the American note had been delivered to President Carranza
 A new sidelight has been thrown on the situation by the capture of Norman Rowe, a British subject, by rebels. who is is being held for ran som. When it is discovered that he was a British subject he was quickly released without paying the ransom at the instance of the Carranza ad- ministration. It is pointed out that the Carranza administration has nev- CT been recognized by Great Britain. It is also regarded as significant$ that President Carranza seemed to be in close touch and influential with the rebels. a gt 7
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
Senate Adops a Resolution To Investigate the Mem- bers of the Federal
 Trade Board
ON THE RAILROAD BILL
Senate Has Begun Con- sideration of Cummins Bill and Hopes For
 Passage Soon

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3. - The House is getting busy with appro- leftover business from the last ses- sion.
 The Senate has ordered an investi- gation into the Federal Trade Com mission, to investigate the charges bed of Socialists.
 The Senate is to investigate the Trade Commission's attitude towards business interests in general, and it's value as a federal agency. The h. terstate Commerce Committee is to conduct the Investigation, with Sen ator Cumlnins as chairman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
MUCH BUSINESS FOR THIS SESSION OF
 CONGRESS REVIEWED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Much business remains for Congress from tho last session.
 Politics is due to play large part in the events of the new session. the last before the nominating conven tions next summer and the final cam paign in the fall. Leaders propose 10 have Congress recess for the con ventions and work through after ward into October.
 Enactment of legislation is expect ed to begin immediately The Senate had pending, with privileged status the Cummins railroad bill with it's provisions against strikes and for return to the railroads to private ownership In the House, the bill to restrict immigration and provide for deportation of alien radicals was first on the calendar. The House probably will be occupied largely with the ap- propriation bills for many weeks and leaders hope to enact several meas ures before the holiday adjournment, to begin about December 20 and con tinue to January 5.
 Long debate on the railroad bill in the Senate was anticipated and lead CTS had little hopes of its enactment before January 1, the date on which the President has said the roads would be returned to private opera tion. A temporary resolution con- tinuing guaranteed compensation for the carriers until permanent legisla- ton is completed will be passed if necessary.
 Among the measures expected to be completed this month are the oil. coal. gas and phosphate land leasing bill and the American export trade. Both bills are now in conference. 7 Besides the treaty of Versailles, several other treaties are pending ! and promise to evoke long Senate de- bate Three treaties, one guarantee ing assistance to France in event of German aggression, that establishing Poland and defining the Rhine from tier and the long-pending $25,0O0.00O Co.o8.bi n pact. are pending before lGe ign Relations Committee.
 The ace treaty with Austria also 's p2- ed to be ready for trans. n.ss1a y the President soon. The comu also has before it the re- s3lu n If Republican Leader Lodge pronos that Congress. by concur rsui fe ution. declare the war with cegwaRg ended. This will be fought
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
SENATE PROBE
 IS PROVIDED
 FOR NEWBERRY
Resolution Adopted to In- vestigate Newberry-Fo C0nteSt-Pr0minent
 Men Defendants

WASHINGTON, Dec F-Ine oeii- ate has adopted a resolution pre- sented by Senator Pomerene, pro viding for Senatorial i14uiry il.o the -Newberry case
 MANY PROMINENT DEFENDANTS
 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. B. Frank w. Blair, of Detroit, treasurer for the campaign of Senator Truman H. Newberry. Republican, indicted by the grand jury for alleged election frauds in his contest with Henry Ford, Democrat, pleaded not gn'.ty Tn connection with the charges. Twen- ty-one other defendants pleaded not guilty.
 Several prominent political leaders have been indicted, including Sam uel Odeli, candidate for state treas urer, William Connolly, state Senator, Edward Bowman, federal district at torney, Louis Thompson, former pro bate judge.
 Blair previously cert fed 10 New berry's campaign expenses as s176,- 900, while the grand jury claims it is nearer $1,O0O,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
GARFIELD FAILS; PROSECUTION
 NEXT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 3. =. It was indicated last night that the Government was convinced that its efforts to bring about settle ment of the coal strike through the offer of Dr. H. A. Garfield, Fuel had failed. It is said that contempt proceedings will be brought against miners who have failed to observe the Injunction is- sued by Judge Anderson. Well in- formed circles said that arrests might be made within the next 48 hours as the result Of the proposed proceedings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
SAYS PLOT WAS MATCHED TO KILL
 Ex-SOLD|ERS
Mayor and City Commits sioners of CentraIia ls- sue Statement About
 ArmiStice Massacre

CENTRALIA, Wash, Dec. 3.-AMay. or Rogers and the city commission CTS has issued a full and formal statement, based upon exhaustive in yestigations. giving the facts which occurred here on Armistice Day when four ex-soldiers were killed, during the parade.
 The statement says the I. w. w. members planned the attack a fort night in advance, and fired upon the marchers without justification or ex- cuse. It says the marchers were not armed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
OLDEST PAPER IS SUSPENDED
 OVER STRIKE

ANACONDA, Mont, Dec. 3.-The Anaconda Standard. one of Mon tanas oldest newspapers, was sus- pended today when the printers struck on account of a wage dispute with the management. Tho Standard was owned by Marcus Daly, and was great power in the days when Daily and Clark. fought for the political control of Montana.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
CLOSING INDUSTRIES

: CHICAGO, Dec. 3.-The Chicago
 Utilities Commission has ordered 50 per cent reduction in number of steam and suburban lines, tho closing of all department stores for two days each week, the theatres ono night each week. limitation of bustf ness hours in all stores, between II and 3:30, to save coal The elevated trains are reduced to one car each, Except during rush hours, the streets lights will be limited There is In Chicago only 25 days coal supply, with none in sight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
ITALIAN COMMANDER
 MAY BE TRIED SOON

ROME, Dec 3.--It is stated that Admiral Milo, the Italian commander, who accepted an appointment under the leadership of Gabrielle dAnnup' zio the Plume dictator. will be tried on the charge of treason by the Ital- ian high courts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
BODY IS FOUND OF AN UNKNOWN MAN IN BAY NEAR VALDEZ

VALDEZ, Dec. 3.-The body of an unknown man was found floating in the bay near Smiths Island yes terday. It was badly decomposed and nearly nude. It has not been identified.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
DEMPSEY IS NEXT

LOS ANGELES. Dec. 3.-Jack Dempsey has decided not to become a circus performer but will begin active training at once to keep i'll condition. In answer to a question he said it would be time about him discussing meeting Beckett,or Carpen- tier. when it was demonstrated which one was the winner in tomorrow's contest
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
AEROPLANES WILL BE
 USED FOR PATROL OF ..
 THE ATLANTIC COAST

MINEOLA, N. Y., Dec. 3. = Two aeroplanes started out for the army for coast patrol work between New York and Virginia. They are to look for vessels in distress and to bring back reports of all vessels sighted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
JUDGE BUNNELL WILL /" CONVENE COURT IN
 CORDOVA DEC. 9TH.

VALDEZ, Dec. 3.-Judge Charles E. BunnelI and the court officials will leave on the Alameda for Cor dova to open the deferred term Of court on Dec. Sth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
w. B. STOREY IS
 MADE PRESIDENT
 OF THE SANTA FEE

CHICAGO, Dec. 3.-W. B. Storey, Federal Administrator for the Santa Fe, has been elected President and Manager of the system by the stock holders to succeed E. P. Ripley, who resigned
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
WANTS REFERENDUM
 ON PROHIBITION

WASHINGTON, Gee. 3.-Represen tative O'Connell. Democrat of New York. proposes to father an amend ment to the Consultation providing for referendum vote on national prohibition
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
RAILROAD BILL IS UP

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The Sen ate today began the consideration of tho Cunlmins railroad bill, hoping Tor Ats passage pe1orc the nollaay re cess. ''--N-'N e,f7 '''s+ tFr'7's
 The House arranged for the consid- eration of appropriation bills carry ing $5,000,O00, adopted in conference report.
 The Edge bill authorizing financing of corporations for the expansion of foreign trade, goes to the President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
COL. JACkllNG IS
 AWARDED MEDAL FOR
 DiSTINGUISHED SERVICE

SAN FRANCISCO, Doc. B. Col D. c. Jackling, of the Alas ka-Gastineau Cold Mining Com pany, has been awarded a dis tinguished medal for war work, as director of the government explosive plant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
WORK BEGINS ON
 1000 FOOT TUNNEL
 FOR VALDEZ GOLD co.

VALDEZ, Dec. 5. - Work has been started on 2.00O foot tun- mel for the Valdez Gold Company at Shoup Glacier. Work is to be rushed until the tunnel is compIet- ed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY
 OF SEATTLE OBSERVED
 BY SCHOOL EXERCISES

SEATTLE, Dec. 3.-By a public meeting in Meany Hall and public school exercises the fiftieth anni- versary of Seattle was celebrated last night. The charter to Seattle was granted half a century ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
DR. BARROWS IS
 GIVEN THE POSITION
 VACATED BY WHEELER

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3.--Dr. David J. Barrows, head of the Ameri- can Legion of the State of Califor- mia, and dean of education of the University of California. has been named president to succeed Benjamin Wheeler. who resigned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
SALMON PACK OF
 BRITISH COLUMBIA
 SHOWS A DECREASE

VANCOUVER, Dec. 3.-From off, cially compiled statistics from vari- ous provinces the salmon pack for the past season is figured at 1,393,000 cases, which is a decline of 23,000 cases over the previous year
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
BABE" RUTH MAY BE
 HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3.-It is an nounced that Babe" Ruth. the champion home run hitter in the baseball world. may become heavy weight in the ring. Kid Mccoy will train him for a tryout.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
FRANK MORAN IS
 KILLED AT LATOUCHE

VALDEZ, Dec. 3.-Frank Moran was killed and Henry Cottenie badly injured by a premature explosion in the Latouche mine works Sunday night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
DR. ALFRED RAYMOND PROMINENT PHYSICIAN
 OF SEATTLE IS DEAD

SEATTLE, Dec 3. - Dr. Alfred Raymond. prominent Seattle physi- elan, and formerly Prffident of the Canadian Club here, aged 30 years, died at Rochester, Minn., according to word received here today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
usE MISSOURI TROOPS

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Dec. B. Gov Gardner has ordered company of guardsmen from Kansas City to proceed to Barton county the center of the coal district.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
SENATE FAVORS WAR ON THE REDS
PROSECUTIONS FOR CONTEMPT TO BE STARTED AGAINST COAL STRIKERS; ATTORNEYS DECIDE
 INJUNCTION BEING VIOLATED

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec. 3.-It is expected the Government will soon file citations for contempt against the mine officials of the union of the United Miners of Amer ica The Department of Justice has collected mass of evidence against the alleged violators of the strike injunction issued by Judge Ander- son.
 Government attorneys believe that the statements of individual miners,' which might encourage the strike, or an agreement between any two members to refrain from working, will constitute violation of the injunction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
ANTHRACITE WORKERS MAY
 HELP STRIKERS

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Dec. 3.-Dfs- trict Manager Harrington, head of the Illinois State miners, said the strikers may have the support of the anthracite workers. He declared that the full strength of the organization had not yet been used.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
OPERATORS SUPPORT GARFIELD

DIES MONIES, la, Dec. }. - The coal operators of this State have pledged their support to Fuel Ad- ministrator Garfield. It is announc- ed that no effort will be made just yet to work the mines by volunteers CT unskilled labor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
COAL SHORTAGE CLOSES
 STEEL WORKS

GARY, Ind. Dec. Slight thous- and steel workers were thrown out of employment here when coal shortage forced the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company to close it's plant
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
BETTING ODDS FOR BECKETT IN
 THE BIG FIGHT

PARIS, Dec 3.-Georges Carpentier, the French heavyweight champion, will meet Beckett tomorrow, the British champion, in London. The betting favors Beckett seven to five. Much French money is being placed on Carpenter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
JUNEAU PASSENGERS
 ON THE PRINCESS BOAT

KETCHIKAN, Dec. 3. Juneau passengers on the Princess Alice are Mary T. Shakes. J. s. Harris. J. Beck. H. Williams, Wn. Wake sham and Wm. Selig.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
REPORT IS DENIED THAT CLEMENCEAU
 TO VISIT AMERICA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3. The French Embassy today emphatically denied the report that Premier Gle
 menceau will visit America shortly
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
Democrats of South Da- kota in Convention Fa- vor Wilson and Mar
 shall For Nominees
WOOD FOR REPUBLICANS
Coolidge Favored For Vice. President Poindetxer's Name Not Mentioned;
 Treaty is Endorsed

PIERRE, s. D., Dec 3.-The Demo- cratic State Convention of South Dakota held here yesterday endorsed President Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic Presidential nomination, and Vice-President Thomas R. Mar shall for reelection "if he is candl- date" The endorsement of Vice President Marshall occurred late in the evening.
 Both the Republicans and Demo- crats in their respective state con vention endorsed thevsLeague of Ma tions The Democrats approved the League and treaty without reserva- tions or amendments, whilst the Re- pubicans endorsed the measures with reservations.
 The Republicans in their conven- tion endorsed Gen. Leonard Wood for President, over Gov. Lowden of Illinois, Gov Coolidge of Massa- chusetts was chosen for Vice-Presi- dent. 4
 The name of Senator Miles Poin- dexter, Senator from Washington. who was present personally to urge his candidacy, was not even men, toned at the Republican State Con- vention as a candidate for President. Senator Poindexter announced after wards that he would be an indepen- dent candidate for President at the primaries to be held in the state next March
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
BIKE" RACE IS ON

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Thirteen teams were tied in the six days bicycle race 46 hours after it be- gan. One team was forced to quit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
FIELD MARSHAL WOOD DEAD

LONDON, Dec. 3.-Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood. aged s1, died yes terday. He was a prominent figure in the military life of England.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
MEXICAN SENATE LEAVE iI TO
 CARRANZA

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 3.-Thc Mex ,can Senate in secret session being held here has been intrusted with a solution of the international differ ences which have arisen with the
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-03
NoN.pART,sAN TICKET

PIERRE, s. D.. Dec 2-The dele gates to the Non-Partisan League convention endorsed Gov. Frazer of North Dakota for President for the 1920 national elections. Robert La Toilette was suggested for Vice-Pre- sident, but no action was taken on the suggestion.
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-04
RECORD BUILDING BOOM
LOOMS AT AT MERIDIAN

Meridian. Feb. 4-The prospect for
building operations in the Meridian dis
trtt is reported to be excellent. a
number Of new houses are being plan
ned and contracts VIII be let in the
near future.
At the present time Ralph Hoselev
is building modern seven room bun
galow on his S5-acre tract a mile north
east Of Meridian. The cost of the
house will be $4,000. G. L. Hoseiey has
the building contract.
The four-room addition 10 John
Blink's house in town is nearing com
pretion.
John Busby's four room house in
town is also nearing completion.
The handsome bungalow being built
for r. II. Bell by the Meridian Milling
& Elevator Co. will be completed in
about four weeks. is the statement
made by f. +. Cozt, who has the briid-
ing contract.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-04
TRADERS DAY FOR
THE MELBA VALLEY
Valley Noted for It's Alfalfa,
Corn, Cows and Monday In
augurates a Progressive
Moven emit.

Probably no section IN southern Ida
no has experienced 4 greater growth,
advanced more agriculturally or built
more substantial homes than the Media
valley. situated on the Snake river.
some II miles from Nampa
But few years ago this valley was
a sloping western plain covered with
gigantic sage brush, but enterprising
farmers. who knew the game, settled
upon the land. water was secured and
the valley now presents scene Of
comfortable homes, fertile farms and
we'll to do farmers.
Media set a new record last year in
raising corn, alfalfa, wheat and Iota-
toes and the exhibits from that ccm-
paratively new valley walked away
with some of the best prizes given at
the Gem State fair.
In order to keep pace with the times
the farmers of that section have re-
Gently organized a Traders Day auc-
ton which will be held In the town Of
Melba every third Saturday. The farm
ers have secured the we'll known auc-
pioneering firm of Miller &. Dickens of
Caldwell to conduct the sales ana pro-
pose to make them real events which
will bring together the inhabitants of
the entire valley.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS
COULD YOU LOVE HER IF
SHE TRIED TO SLAY YOU?

If determined, desperate girl aimed
a loaded rifle, q hair-trigger weapon.
at your heart, would it make you fall
liz love with her?
How such can be the case Is inter-
estingly shown in the picture, when a
Man Rides Alone" featuring William
Russell at the Strand theater today
only.
In romance as old as its title, the
bis manly star, William Russell, sup
ported by Olga Grey, plays a screen
story as interesting and unusual as
any seen anywhere. 1t is vivid story
Of combat and conquest, savagery and
sympathy, right and might.
Russell, as Captain Bonfire" chief
Of the Texas Rangers, is placed in
predicament where three overwheim-
ire motives battle for supremacy: The
duty to his government, the compass
sion for a sick and suffering woman
ahe the incipient love for the daredevil
girl who Historically simply wants
to l.ill."
It is story or a man who must
choose and choose quickly under the
nest extraordinary circumstances.
Rut the result is obvious to all who
understand life. What are swords, bull
lets or blows in comparison TO the fatal
darts Of capid9 So, the pen having
the reputation of being mightier than
the sword, must, in this story, ahdicafe
from its superior position and give
the place OF honor to the arrows of the
god of love.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-04
$40, 900 DAMAGE SUIT
AGAINST TRACTION co.
SETTLED OUT OF COURT

With arrangements all complete for
the trial Of the $4,000 damage suit
against the Boise Valley Traction com
pany because of the killing of John Al
Evans on SEPT. I. 1915. by an inter-
urban car at Yost station. 4 settlement
was effected out Of court Monday af
ternon and the case ordered dismissed
BY Judge Reddoch.
only a verbal order of the dismissal
was made and the terms Of settlement
We're not entered. but If is understood
the case was settled for less than $500.
Mr.. Evans WAS manager of the Boise
Valley Packing company at Eagle and
was killed when struck by Nampa
bound car on the Boise Valley Traction
eempany's line near the Yost station.
Suit against the company was
brought by his heirs. consisting of his
son and members of his Immediate
family.