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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-26

As confident as they claimed to have
been, there was an awful lot OF poor
judgment around about that time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-26

II all the candidates for nomination
lutely confident on Monday night were
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-26
WHO REnH6HERS.

The old-timc village character whose
only claim to fame was that he could
hit the spittoon every time at ten feet?
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
FIRST BASEBALL
GAME ON LOCAL
GROUNDS SUNDAY
Douglas Team To Cross Bats
With Juneau Players In
Last Chance Basin

The whang of oak on horsehide
the slap of the old pill in the catch
ers mitt and the hoarse cry of his
jumps as he calls them as he sees
them will be heard in Last Chance
lot next Sunday afternoon for the
first time this season when Douglas
and juneau baseball teams meet.
Arrangements for the game have
been completed between Manager
Woodland and Olson of the respect.
i've teams. In the toss up for loca-
ton, Juneau secured the choice of
grounds so Last Chance Basin will
be the scene of the conflict between
the ancient enemies.
Just what lineup will be presented
by either team is not yet known
The Juneau team is as yet, rather
sketchy. Several new men will be
tried for different positions.
The Douglas players are more or
less veterans having played one
game this season with the Sub
Chaser 80 team, whom they defeated
overwhelmingly in a seven inning
game.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
DOG LICENSES

Notice is hereby given to every
person who owns or keeps dog
within the limits of the City of Jul
neau, that such dog must be licensed
by June 18th. 1920, by applying
to the City Clerk and paying him
the license fee for each day, de-
scribing the same by name, breed
color and sex, and upon the receipt
from the City Clerk of a dog license
tag. the same must be securely fast
ened on the collar of the dog Ii
censed.
All dogs remaining in the City
of Juneau unlicensed after the 18th.
day of June, 1920, wiz be subject
ed to all the provisions of Ordi-
nance No. 173, which Ordinance
will be rigidly enforced.
Owners of dogs licensed are eau
toned to keep license tag on collar
of dog, as the tag is the only evil
dence to the Dog Catcher that the
license has been paid, strict obserV-
ance of this will save trouble and
additional expense.
A. b. COLE, City Clerk.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
NEW PITCHING RULES
HAVE LITTLE EFFECT
ON BATTING AVERAGE
Elimination of Spit-Ball, Other
Freak Deliveries Does Not In
crease Runs and Hits

NEW YORK, June 10.-The mum
Der or runs and hits in the major
leagues has been affected little b.
the new pitching rules adopted this
year, barring use of the spit BALI
according to a comparison of figures
for the first month of this season
with the same period last year
Higher scores were expected BY
some followers of the game but the
increase in the American League
was slightly more than one run a
game Tor half a run for each team
while in the National a gain of one
tenth of run was made. An in
crease of about nine tenths of a hit
a game was made in each league.
The National League game aver
age was ~ runs and 1852 hits in
1920 and &c runs and 1870 hits in
1919. The respective totals in the
younger league was 8.64 runs and
1913 hits to rs runs and 1856 hits
Errors, which were often attributed
to the spit ball" interfering with
fielding, were slightly more numerous
this year despite the abolition of its
use
Totals for the two periods com
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
Totals for the two periods com
JAZZ HEADLINE STUFF
AT BASEBALL JITNEY

Jazz will be the headline stuff
tonight at the baseball jtney at
the A. B. Hall. Director Dyer OF
the Dyer Orchestra has received by
special dispensation some of the
latest Broadway hits that will be
tried out tonight for the first time
The purpose of the jitney is to
raise money for the support of the
baseball team in Juneau this year
Baseballs. gloves and everything used
in the national game have gone up
along with other necessities. 1t will
take money to keep the team in the
field.
The more jazz, the more money.
The more money the more baseball,
so it is expected that fans of every
degree will be present tonight to step
out for the benefit of baseball
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
BRITISHERS TO SEND
TROPHY TO u. S. ARMY

LONDON, June 10.-In the win
dows of the European office of the
Canadian Pacific Railway, Charing
Cross, is displayed handsome
mounted silver shield to be presented
to the Army and Navy of the United
States of America by the Imperial
Service Boxing Association.
Emblazoned around the shield is
the American Eagle, the Stars and
Stripes and the arms of England
Scotland, ireland, Wales, and the
Overseas Dominions.
Designed by Harold Stabler. the
trophy, which will be despatched to
the United States in the course
of few days is inscribed
ITO the Army and Navy of the
United States of America from the
Forces of the British Empire 1919
this trophy is given in admiration
of the sporting spirit in which the
Americans entered and fought in the
Boxing Tournament, London, Deem
Der 1918"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office
Juneau Alaska. April 20. III.

Juneau Alaska, April 20, lJ20
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
John Burwash of Amalga, Alaska
has filed notice of his intention to
submit final three year proof in
support of his homestead entry, Ser
ial 02709, for land embraced in U
S. II. E. Survey No. SO, situated il
Lat. So go 147 N, and Long. 1874
49, W, in the Eagle River District,
and along the tramway of the Eagle
River Mining Co, one half mile
from Eagle River Landing, Alaska
more particularly described as fol.
lows:
Commencing at Cor. No l,
whence U. S. l.. M. No. 80, +.
S. bears S. 43o 02' w. 1859
chs, thence N. 80 20, w 3.57
chs. to Cor. No. 2, thence N. 49,
Sc w. 1902 chs to Cor. No g.
thence N. "a 81 w. 1860 chs.
to Cor. No. 4, thence N So
Is w, 500 chs. to Cor No. 5,
thence N 650 26' E., 1928 chs.
to Cor No 6, thence S. 80
AS E., 40.44 chs to Cor. No
Z, thence S. 65' 16' w. 1912
chs. to Cor. No /, the place of
beginning and embracing Tract
"A" of this claim; thence N.
32' O3' w, 1.73 chs. to Cor.
No. 8, thence n. 32' o3' w,
1852 ems to Cor. No 3, thence
N. So 26' E, 3.72 chs. to Cor
No 10, thence S. So IS e,
SIS chs. to Cor No II. thence
S. "a 81, f, 1884 chs. to Cor.
No. IL, thence S 49, SCI E.,
1892 chs. to Cor No. IS, thence
S. s. 20' E., III chs. to Cor.
No. 8, enclosing Tract "B" of
this claim, and embracing a to-
tai area of CLIP res. Mag.
Var. 80 rs f.
Final proof will be submitted be
fore the Register of the U. S. Land
Office ut Juneau, Alaska, on the
goth. day of August by the said
John Burwash and two of the fol-
lowing witnesses. Henry C. Alex
ander, Hillary McKenna, both of
Amalga, Alaska, Thomas Mccain
Berners Bay, Alaska, and Perry J
Wiley, Juneau, Alaska.
FRANK A. BOYLE, Register
First publication May 6, 1920.
Last publication, July 6. 1920.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
PROFESSIONAL BOXING
STOPPED In ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS, June 0-Professional
boxing has been suspended iEdefin-
itely here by order of the board of
police commissioners. Amateur CON
tests will not be interfered with, it
is said. Three local clubs have been
conducting no decision professional
entertainments and Commissioner
Thomas Sheehan explained that the
commissioners action resulted from
the alleged failure of the clubs to
abide by the boxing regulations
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF
FINAL ACCOUNT

In the Commissioner Court for the
Territory of Alaska, Division No.
/, at Juneau. Before ~ L. Bur-
ton, Commissioner and EX-officio
Probate Judge, Juneau Precinct.
In the Matter of the Estate of
JOHN CHRISTIANSON, Deceas-
ed.
Notice is hereby given that II.
l.. Faulkner, Administrator of the
above entitled estate has filed in
the above-entitled court and render
ed for settlement the final account
Of his administrator of said estate
and that Wednesday, August 4th.,
1920, at 1000 o'clock in the fore
noon of said day at the office of
the undersigned Probate Judge at
Juneau, Alaska, has been duly APP
pointed by said Judge for the hear
ing and settlement of said account;
1t which time and place any per-
son interested in said estate may APP
pear and file exceptions in writing
to said account and contest the
same.
Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this I'd.
day of June, 1920.
NEWARK l.. BURTON
Commissioner and EX-Officio
(SeaD Probate Judge.
First publication, June 3, 1920.
Last publication, June "a, 1920.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office

Juneau, AlaSha, MAY ., 19ZU
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
Adam Schneider of Juneau, Alaska
has filed notice of his intention to
submit final three year proof In
support of his homestead entry, Ser
ial 02956, embraced in II. T.. Sur
vey No. 81, situated on the easterly
shore of AUX Bay, an arm of Stew
ems Passage, about IL miles North
west of Juneau, Alaska, in Lat.
So 22' N. Long. 134' 49, w.
more particularly described as fol-
lows:
Commencing at Cor. No. 1.
M. c., on the line of ordiD-
airy high tide of AUX Bay,
whence U. S. l.. M. No. 6S7
bears No. 28o 21 w, 1928
chs, thence N. So Al E., 8 81
chs. to Cor. No. 2, thence S.
10 20 E., 275S chs to Cor.
No 3, thence N. So 54' W,
1917 chs to Cor. No 4, NC,
on line of ordinary high tide
of AUX Bay, thence meander-
ing G) ~ a. go W, $50 chs.
(2) N. 4Oo go E., 80 chs. ca
N 73o IS E., 10 chs. ca
S. 65' 15' E, $50 chs. 60 N.
Az OO' E. $50 chs. CD N. G.
IS w, 7.20 chs. CD N. 75o
80 w, 40 chs. 60 N. 2S'
00' w, $50 chs. co N. g 00'
W., SO chs, ,1O) N. Ga 10 w.
$50 chs. CID N. 26' 44 E.,
4.30 chs. to Cor. No /, the
place of beginning, containing
an area 22.44 acres, Mag Var.
32o 30' E.
Final proof in support of the en-
try will be submitted by the appli
cant and two of the following wit
nesses, Albert Peterson William
Peterson, T. P. Smith and Gust J.
Dahl, all of Juneau, Alaska, before
the U. s. Land Office at Juneau,
Alaska, on the goth. day of August,
1920.
FRANK A. BOYLE, Register.
First publication, May Z, 1920.
Last publication, July 7, 1920.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
LEE MACE Is DENIED
DAMAGES FOR RELEASE

CINCINNATI, June 10.-A verdict
for the Chicago National League
Baseball Club, defendant in dam
age suit brought by Lee Magee,
former outfielder for the Cubs, was
returned by jury here yesterday
Magee based his suit on his recent
unconditional release, which he al.
legged was unjustified and in viola
ton of his contract with the club
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
EDMONTON FLIER'S BASE

EDMONTON, June Edmonton
will be the chief Canadian base for
the flight which four American army
ayiators plan to make next month
from New York to Nome. Alaska, II
was announced here today.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
BIDS WANTED

Bids Will be received at the oTIlce
of the City Clerk until 5 p. M
June 18th, 1920; for hauling coal
from the City Dock to the City Hall
for the balance of the fiscal year
Bids calculated per ton.
The City reserves the right to re-
jcct any or all bids.
A. b. COLE. City Clerk.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
Pacific Coast League

At Nernon--Vernon 8, Seattle o.
At Oakland Portland 4, Oakland
3.
At Salt Lake-San Francisco IL.
Salt Lake 5.
At Sacramento-Los Angeles 8, Sac
ramento s.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
YESTERDAYS GAMES
National League

At Brooklyn Brooklyn 3, St Louis
2
At New York-New York 6, Gin
cinnati a.
At Boston-Boston 7. Pittsburgh 6.
At Philadelphia - Philadelphia 2,
Chicago /
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
American League

At st. Louis - Washington q, St.
Louis 0.
At Chicago-Boston 3, Chicago 2.
At Detroit-New York IL, Detroit
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10

TRANSFER? Yes. We are at
your service. Call ia. Femmer &
Ritter. adv.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10

At Yakima Vancouver 3, Yakima
/.
At Tacoma 2, Seattle l.
At Victoria-VictoFia 10, Spokane
4.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10

Try our milk bread. 1t is the
best bread for miners or fishermen.
San Francisco Bakery, Phone 81.
Wholesale and Retail. adv.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-10
6 N A P S

In Kodaks and Cameras. See
Case. adv.
The state herald., 1920-09-07
WASHINGTON

In an attempt to get n baby panthc,
as n mascot, members OF the One Hun
dred and Fourth aero squadron fought
n r:other panther and four cubs In
cave near Sanderson, Tex, accordln:
TO wnr department ndyices In Wash
ing'on. The mother panther dcfcntet
the squadron.
The campaign OF the National wo
mans party for ratification OF tn,
suffrage amendment has cost $3.50. 900
according 10 mn announcement nj
Washington. Party officers estimated
nj lens, $4,000 was spent TO get The
thlrty.slxth ratification. Mt least $40.
900 OF which IL yet to be raised.
According 10 El Heraldo, Presldcn
de In liuorta hns announced thnt nc
condition for the recognition OF Ia,
Mexican government have been I'm
posed by the United States or France
"rhe Mexican government" he IL
quoted us saying. "is giving all gunr
antees TO foreign countries md not
seeking to brcnk promises with foreign
countries, and II docs not believe for
cisn nations have amy reason TO I'm
pose conditions bclittiing our dignity"
Production OF bltumlnous coal reach
ed Its 1920 pcnk during the week end
cd Aug, IAN when the miners turned
out lI.72s.000 net tons. The geological
survey. In making this announcement,
made public figures showing produc.
ton Of bituminous coal since last
January ist TO total 824.s77 900 tons,
which IN $s.250.000 tons grcntcr thnn
the 1919 production at the same date
Every Indication points toward o
total motor registration In the United
States by 1925 Of double the present
flEures-or 100000 passenger cars
and trucks.
The state herald., 1920-09-07
Why Atlantic is Patroiled.

After the wreck Of the Titanic.
eleven of the leading nations Of
Europe Joined with the United States
and Canada to provide service for
the observation and patrol of Ice along
the north Atlantic steamship lanes.
These nations contribute In different
proportions to the expense OF this
service. but the work is done by the
United States coast guard cutters
Seneca and Tampa, who cruise back
and forth during the warmer months
when the icebergs come south and
send out to all vessels wireless re-
ports Of the location and movements
vi the ice.-Boys' Life.
The state herald., 1920-09-07
How 70 waterproof 1ent..

A solution Of parafiln and gasoline
Is recommended as simple and cheap
process for waterproOHng cloth for
tents. Mix In the proportion OF one
pound Of parafiin. melted, to one gal
Ion Of gasoline. Stir well and lmmerse
the cloth. Allow to stand, away from
buildings or danger Of fire, until the
gasoline has evnporated. The paraffin
will permeate the cloth MS the gasoline
evaporates. rendering the cloth Inn
permeable to moisture. Coarse un-
bleached muslin is recommended in
preference to cloth Of finer texture.
MS the former permits better absorp-
ton of the parntiin.
The state herald., 1920-09-07

the laws and all legal remedies apply
equally to each individual and to
every class, in days of tranquility
as well as in times of turmoil; that
the enforcement of law secures to the
humblest individual his rights in
spite of the aggressions of the many
Is not this platform 100 per cent
American? The brightest pages of
our American history are those il
lnmined by instances of judicial in
dependence and courage. The voters
of Colorado should support man
exhibiting those Qualities.
The state herald., 1920-09-07
SSIFIF1D
ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS COLUMN WILL BRING RESULTS

FOR SALE-Cook shack sealed in
side. Best flooring, drop siding.
y good place to live. Also new oil
stove. bed and linoleum on floor
See Bob Williams at Colvers.
The state herald., 1920-09-07

FOR SALE-Some good used Ford
son tractors, tandem disk and
Oliver plows, two 8-foot McCor-
mick binders bought new this sea-
son. one 20-36 Woods Bros.
threshing machine, Fordson outfit.
Threshing outfit can be delivered
in about ten days. Tlresher will
have threshed about 10000 bush
els of wheat. All machinery will
priced to sell. Will take good.
bankable paper, on short t;me.--
Inquire of Geo W. Kirk at Sears
Hotel or at farm seven miles
north of Holyoke.
The state herald., 1920-09-07

FOR SALE-Some choice residence
lots, splendid sites for a home.
Will sell on reasonable terms, or
will trade-G. J. Beavers. 80 If
The state herald., 1920-09-07

FOR SALE OR TRADE-One Chev-
rolet touring ear and one Ford
runabout.-Inquire at the Speltz
Grain Co. Office. 4S-tf
The state herald., 1920-09-07

FOR SALE-Team of horses, five
and six years old, weight about
12OO-W. J. Detmer. IL miles
northeast of Holyoke.
The state herald., 1920-09-07
CAUGHT FROM THE NETWORK OF
WIRES ROUND ABOUT
THE WORLD.
DURING THE PAST WEEK
RECORD OF IMPORTANT EVENTS
CONDENSED FOR BUSY
PEOPLE.
Western Newspaper Union New, Service.
WESTERN

About $4,000 in cash, nuggets and
sunken steamship Princess Sophia
when Harold Post, temporary receiver
for the Deep Sea Salvage Company
opened 1t at Juneau, Alaska.
Needless of warnings of com
panions who told him the train was
moving too fast, W. S. Gregory, EN-
ployed on construction work for the
Northwestern railroad, attempted to
board swiftly moving freight train
at Lusk and fell under the wheels, los
ing one foot
The purser's safe. raised by diver,
from the wreck of the steamer
Princess Sophia, which sank in tn,
Lynn canal in October, 1918. Is a,
Juneau, Alaska. awaiting examination
by Officers Of the company which op
Grated the steamer. More than 20t
lives were lost in the sinking of tn,
Princess Sophia
Samuel Samuels, proprietor of dr.,
goods store at Douglas, Ariz., shot anc
killed Mexican, whose name was
given as Femia Lopez, as the latter
was seeking TO enter Samuels' stor,
through II rear window. Bars protect
ing the window had been bent away
the night before and Samuels was
watching for an intruder.
Gold yield of placer camps In tn,
Yukon valley for 1920 is estimated nj
Si.iS5,oO0 by mining company officials
at Dawson. Camps In the interior OF
Alaska are expected 10 yield S2,9S5,
600. There has been considerable
shrlnkage In the output, II Is stated
owing TO dry season and the decreas,
In the purchasing power of gold.
An automobile driven by DR.. Horac,
Call, a prominent physician of Alton
Wyo., was hit by an electric car few
miles west of Abortion, Mont, an6
Worth Call. the seven-ycar-old son OF
DIR. and Mrs. Call was instantly killed
DR.. and Mrs. Call were both STRUCK
unconscious and their two babies wer,
cut and bruised. The car was utterl,
demolished.
Charges that A. c. Townley, presi
dent OF the Nonparrisan league. own,
the controlling interest In u sisal com
pany at Miami, Fla, are contained IN
suit filed at Fargo, n. d., by jaime,
Il. Waters, former manager OF III,
Bank OF North Dakota. Mr.. Water,
demands payment OF 5000. which, h,
alleges, was the annual salary prom
ised him by Townley for handlin,
the latter's Interests In the sisal com
pany. Mr.. Townley recently testified
In bankruptcy proceedings that lie hut
no Interest OF amy kind In an,
property.
A few hours after Macedonia Esca
iante. a house painter. touched power
wire that sent 1000 volts OF elec
triclty through him at Phoenix, Ari..
he was telling his father he would b,
nll right In day or two. G. l.. Baker
his foreman. saw him hanging from
the wire. smoke rising from one arm
As Baker ran to get help. Escaiant,
dropped TO the ground five feet below
and was taken to hospital. He hat
been painting the transformer hous,
OF q cotton Gin. Physicians declared
the voltage many times enough to XIII
man.
The state herald., 1920-09-07

For Snle-Choice residence property
for sale or trade. VIII take some
good COWS as part payment. Rich
ardson Land Co.
The state herald., 1920-09-07
He Knows No Class

Judge Whitford's career has DEM
onstrated that he is well versed in
the law and rich in experience in
human affairs. and the application
of the law to all kinds of legal aues-
tons. whether involving government
tai and administrative propositions,
or ordinary civil and criminal busi-
ness of the Court. When the liti-
giant is at the bar of the Court all
men look alike to him. He knows
no class or distinction. He has n
judicial temperament and high ideals
of patriotism, and of the function
which the proper administration of
our laws has in relation to the pros
perity, growth and dignity Of the
State.
The state herald., 1920-09-07

! am always in the market for
your cream, eggs and poultry A.
NJ. Anderson.
The state herald., 1920-09-07

FOR SALE OR RENT-52O acre
fnrm.-Enauire of Emma Lock-
wood at the Tailor Shop. Aft
The state herald., 1920-09-07
Choice of Strong Jurists to Protect
Rights of All the People More
Vital Than Ever Before
WH|TF0RD IS QUALIFIED
His Record as District Attorney and
More Recently as Denver Dis
trict Judge Proves His Ability
and Fairness

The primary election laws Of Colo
RADIO put the duty of nominating
candidates squarely upon the
shoulders of the individual voter.
Your whole duty. is not performed
unless YOU vote in the primaries as
well as at the election. Secure proper
nominees at the primaries as the
first step toward good government.
We have enough laws now, if they
are courageously and equally ad-
ministered. The proper administra-
tion of law rests in our Courts; from
them come. law and order, domestic
tranquility and business prosperity.
The Supreme Court is the final tri-
bunal of all our rights. If it does
not weather a storm the whole ship
of State will he wrecked.
Here Is The Man
Colorado has already trained, de-
veloped, tested and approved the
man for the place. When n public
officer has kept the faith he should
be retained and promoted. AS As
sistant City Attorney of Denver, as
District Attorney. rs President Me
kinley's appointee in the Office of L.
$. District Attorney of Colorado,
and as District Judge in Denver,
Judge Greeley W. Whitford has
proven his industry, energy. legal
ability. integrity, poise and courage.
All this has been accomplished at an
age which still leaves many years of
vigorous service ahead of him.
The state herald., 1920-09-07

FOR SALE-Cucumbers for pick
ling; 30 cents per gallon. Leave
orders at the Herald Office or see
Paul Briggs.
The state herald., 1920-09-07

FOR SALE-Residence property in
Belmont, also Ford roadster
Paul Reimer.
The state herald., 1920-09-07

FOR SALE-Triple wagon box in
good order.-Inquire of Grant
Pullen or at Herald office.
The state herald., 1920-09-07
II You Sincerely Believe In Law and
0rder-v0TE FOR WHiTFORO.
"ltS Up to You"

This space paid for by the friends
of Greeley W. Whitford.-(Ad )53 9
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-02-20

lutionized within the past four
years and that the majority Of the
books on the library's shelves date
from five to ten years previous to
that period indicates something OF
how little adapted books of all
classes are to the problems Of to-
day.
With this situation existing, the
outstanding event Of the year was
the increase in taxation for library
purposes On October 81. 1919,
the Library Board presented the
facts regarding the alarming condi-
tion at the Public Library to the
City Commissioners, in the form OF
a resolution asking the City Coun-
ell to submit to the voters of Ever