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The Washington times., 1920-02-04
DRY PROBLEM RAISED
OVER SALE OF VESSEL

Prohibition turned up today as a
factor in the controversy between
Chairman Payne, of the Shipping
Board. and Secretary of War Baker
over the sale of the former twenty
six German liners now held by the
Shipping Board.
Chairman Payne has declared that
1t would be Improbable to hold the
ships, as the United States cannot
compete with foreign passenger
services when operating dry" liners.
Secretary Baker desires that the
vessels be held as transport re-
serve and IL fs possible that he may
be allowed to exert his war power TO
commander the vessels, IL the Presi.
dent does not step in and settle the
controversy.
The Washington times., 1920-02-04
Figures,
Short Skirts, Decreed
ByU. Fashion Kings

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the American designer and conserya-
tive ideas part company. In sport
suits they have gnleashed their Inn
agination aud unbridled their daring
Mayor "Chic" Company, for exam
ple, shows absolutely exclusive and
original models which would lead
one TO mistake the mannikin In her
sport suit for a Chinese lady out for
a stroll. The coat is like the Chinese
lady's little Jacket. loose and boxliks.
The skirt Is scant, and underneath is
a pair or straight. black pantaloons.
In case any one might overlook said
pantaloons, which, being black. con-
trast srrikingly enough with the
light tones OF the sport costume, the
mannikin raises her little skirt to
call attention that they are no acci-
dent and are meant TO be seen.
The short sleeve for afternoon
dresses and taffeta frocks had al.
ready been predicted. but no one
quite realized how very short It was
1t comes only "a little below the
and is only about a one
quarter length, leaving the arm as
bare as In an evening gown. The
allied shades OF terra Gotta and hennA
lnu an tHtiftly new snduc hhoWh as
cinnamon are the. new tones in gowns
and costumes. Even on navy bue
and black the startling touches of
terra Gotta are everywhere seen In
both embroidery and beading.
Looks Like a Pattern.
Never was there so much of the
two latter trimmings, only the uses
are to be quite different. The bead
ing, for instance. instead of being
used as an ornament. is so arranged
as to seem to be a pattern on the
cloth. The embroidery and brocade
are used for drop skirts over which
hang tunics of the cloth.
AS a trimming a green which used
to masquerade as Kelly green''-is
seen everywhere, on street dresses.
sport clothes, and dinner gowns.
Apparently there Is to be tire nen-
dous vogue for black, especially in
taffeta frocks and tulle and tafreta
evening gowns.
Stein & Blaine presented all four OF
The Washington times., 1920-02-04
JOSEPH H. KENDRICK
TO Be BURIED FRIDAY
Well-known Center Market Dealer
Came To Washington When
Youth.

Funeral services for Joseph Fl. Ken
rick, who died last night, will be
lcld from the family home, .s17
G'ourth street northwest. Friday aft
rnoon at O'Clock. Burial will be in
ilenwood Cemetery.
Mr.. Kendrick had been a resident
IF Washington for more than fifty
rears. He was born in ,Piscataway,
Id, on October rs, 1s49. He came to
Washington when youth. At the
times of his death he was one OF the
oldest and best known dealers in the
Center Market.
He is Survived by his widow, eight
children, and nine grandchildren.
The Washington times., 1920-02-04
so MEXICAN BANDITS SHOT.

LAREDO. Tex, Feb. Fifty rebels
we're killed and twenty-five taken
prisoner at Oaxaca, In the Mexican
state OF that name, when rebel
band commanded by Albino Garlic.
a former federal army officer, at
tackled that city last Friday. The
rebels were defeated after Ave hours
hghting, according to Mexico City
newspapers received here today.
Gen. FREDERICK Silva has been or
iered TO take command OF the federal
troops in the Osxaca region and be-
in a persistent campaign against the
rebels, the newspapers say.
The Washington times., 1920-02-04
LOCAL FINANCIAL
and BUSINESS
GOSSIP

The total Indebtedness OF the
United States Government has been
decreased by about $3.50. 900 900 dur
Ing the last nye months, according 20
ngures made public this afternoon
By Secretary Houston.
The public debt or the country on
August 81. 1919, amounted TO S2o,bsS,-
70i.ots.oi, which represented the peak
OF indebtedness OF the United States
since the war. Five months later. on
January 81, 1920, the public debt
amounted to s2b .68s, $50 .0s6 90. The
DECREASE WAS brought about princi-
pally from salvage OF materials
bought for war purposes. and from
taxes.
In the nve-month period the noat-
ing debt OF the country was de-
creased by about $3.50. ZOO, 900. OF the
total debt, all except about 3,000,-
900, is interest bearing.
improvements on the Park Savings
Bank. at Fourteenth and Kenyon
streets northwest. are nearing com
pletion. and officers OF the bank are
planning an open house for the pa
irons OF the institution when the en-
iarged quarters are ready for occu-
pancy.
Interior decorations and equipment
In the addition. II was said today.
VIII probably be finished about the
end OF this month. at which time a
formal opening will-be had.
The Park Savings Bank has added
tbout nfteen feet to the south of the
present building.
Plans are being considered by the
Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank OF Georgetown to erect a mod
ern bank building at the northeast
corner OF Wisconsin avenue and NJ
street. The institution has Just ac-
quired properties on that corner hay-
ing frontage of eighty-two feet on
Wisconsin avenue and twenty-four
feet on NJ street.
According to present plans, work
on the M street side of the building
will be started Immediately. The
properties on the Wisconsin side
carry leases which do not expire for
two or three years, and IL may be
necessary to wait the full length of
the leases until the Wisconsin avenue
side OF the new bank building may
be completed.
The Washington times., 1920-02-04
MITCHELL GIVES FIRST
OF G. W. u. POETRY TALKS

Langdon r. Mitcneil. wasbingt on
poet and playwright yesterday lee
tured> before large audience at the
Concordia Lutheran Church on Poetry
as Necessity of Life" The lee
ture was the nrst OF a series OF eight
given under the auspices OF George
Washington University.
Poetry reveals the characteristics
OF n people or class" said Mr.. Mitch
ell. when poetry degenerates and
becomes vulgar and sentimental, II is
evidence that the people or class OF
people possess these auaiities,- ne
said
The Washington times., 1920-02-04
T0DAY'S LOCAL SALES.

Washington Railway and Electric
Consolidated Is, $1,000 @5sh, $1,000
5Sh.
Potomac Electric Consolidated gs,
,t,oo0ds7. s1N0o6s7, s1,0Oo6s7,
sI,0oo@s7.
Potomac Electric Deb. 6's, 81 1000 a
ea.
Capital Traction, 26seN.
Commercial National Bank. ronteo.
Janston, 2o1st
The Washington times., 1920-02-04
WALL STREET MARKET
tHso.iv.d ~ w. =. Hisss Co. Hibss' BuiIdias)

NEW YORK. Feb. +-continued
WAS reflected In the stock market
opening today. most or the issues
showing losses from yesterdays
close. crucibie fell three points. TO
zoe.
UnitsS States Steel opened At io7k.
off u; Southern Pacific, 97<, off k;
Baldwin. 11ils. off u y; Central Lesth-
er. ssh. off y: United Retail stores,
81, off 1; Marine, 341s, Off Ia; Mex
lean Petroleum. iss. off u United
states Rubber, 122. Off v; stude-
baker, 1904. off ~; Sinclair, 80, on
IL
The Washington times., 1920-02-04
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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
Siberian Furs Valued at
 Half Million to Be Sold

SEATTLE, Sept r. - Siberian furs valued at half a million dollars to be sold at auction to bidders from all parts of the United States in Seattle October 3, by Hubbard, Swenson Company. export mer- chants. will represent the most inn portant raw fur sale ever held in the country, it is stated by fur men who have examined the list of offer ings. The furs will be sold under sealed birds and consist of the fol- lowing: Two thousand Kamchatka and Okhotsk sable valued at $1O0 10 $700 each in the raw state; 5000 Kamchatka red fox. 1.00o Northern white fox, 2o.000 wark-tail Russian squirrel. 1,50o Russian o-mine. 225 cross fox, blue fcx, 20 silver fox and 100 land otter, exclusive of bear, reindeer and furs Of less inn port in the trade The single lot of 2,000 Russian sable is conceded to be the largest and finest of its kind ever offered in the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
BASKET CURIOS MADE
 BY WIVES OF CHIEFS
 IN MUSEUM EXHIBITS

The favorite pastime of the wives of chiefs is reflected in the Indian baskets displayed in the museum of the Alaska Historical Association in the Arctic Brotherhood Hall.
 Among the baskets of the Thlinke, Indians on display and recently clas- sified by Rev. A. P. Kashevaroff, curator of the museum, several of the most attractive were woven by the wife of Thlanteech. The Chief was of such importance that when he died at Sitka about six years ago. he was buried with militery honor5. Others of the baskets were made by the wife of the Chief of the Shakes at Wrangell.
 Father Kashevaroff has classified the baskets. showing by whom they were made and where, and telling the origin of their designs.
 Since the museum was opened a week ago. 206 people, registered from every part of the United States. from Maine to California and from all over Alaska have called there.
 To accommodate those who are un able to call during the day, the museum will be open tonight from 730 until 10 o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
GRAND JURY RETURNS
 SIX NEW INDICTMENTS

Six indictments were contained in the report made to Judge Robert w. Jennings, in the District Court today by J. E. Barragar. foreman of the Federal Grand Jury.
 c. F. McFadden, who as c. Me Donald is alleged to have cashed checks in Juneau amounting to about $100, was indicted for obtain ing money under false pretenses, McFadden, whose case vas bound over from the Commissioner Court, was arraigned this afternon and H. B. Le Fevre appointed as his at torney
 The Pacific American Fisheries was defendant in one indictment for illegal fishing, the Washington Bay Packing Company in two, and the Petersburg Packing Company in one.
 In the District Court, the case of F. H. Sherman against the Occi- dental Hotel for wages alleged to be due, is still being tried
 The jury for the case against F. Scataglini, accused of attempting to shoot with intent to kill was drawn this afternoon, and the case will go on trial Monday morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
U. s. Officials Confronted
 By Matrimonial Quadrangle

NEW YORK, Sept IT. - Ellis Island officials struggled today to straighten out a peculiar matrimon- ial quadrangle.
 Romolo Gcorgini and Catherina Melissari, acknowledged common law man and wife" and former New Workers. are seeking to reenter the country with their three children after living in Italy for five years. The man has a legal wife, who left him here and is living in Italy and the woman has a lawful husband. Henry Bombara, who, arrived here today from Chicago
 The woman was confronted by both husbands at the court of in ouiry and asked what she wanted done. Sobbing, she begged the court to take me to my old mother, The mother who lives in Brooklyn was given one of the children today butsnthe others, who are natives of Italy, are being held with their parents. Bombara expressed will ingness to take back his wife and the children by the common law husband. Georgini said he would marry the woman if he could ge' divorce from his wife in Italy Bombara has appealed to Washing ton for a final ruling and the com mon law family will be kept or Ellis Island until it is received.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
ROUTE SELECTED
 TO EAGLE RIVER
Flory Announces Glacier Road Will Be Built Along
 Beach From Aux Bay.

The coast route has been chosen between Aux Bay and Eagle River, according to Charles H. F'lory, super intendent of the Forestry Service in Alaska, who has been comforting with Gov. Thomas Riggs, Jr., and R. J. Sommers of the Territorial Road Bureau, and Col James Gordol Steese. President of the Alaska Road Commission.
 Of the other routes under con sideration for the extension of the road from Aux Bay to Eagle River one was up Montana creek and dowI along Windfall Lake to Eagle River and the other along the summit be tween Montana creek and Lynl Canal. The coast route was decided upon because it would be open prac tically the entire year and will be mparatively easy of construction.
 In addition to the direct road from decided to build a loop around Aut Lake to the foot of Mendenhall gla cier and back to the coast route The loop will be constructed joint! by the Territory, the Alaska Roat and the Forestry Serv vice. To begin the location survey and to make an estimate of the cost of the work for next season on this portion of the Glacier Highway, B. Beezley of the Forestry Service, will leave for Aux Bay today. -..
 Passing Mendenhall, Herbert and Eagle River Glaciers, as well az various ice fields, the Glacier High way is expected to become one of the most favored scenic attractions in the North. As utility roadway the Glacier Highway will open up the Eagle River farming regions and make it easy for farmers in that section to bring their products to the markets furnished in Juneau.
 About half constructed, about sev- enteen miles remain to complete the road from Juneau to Eagle River.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
PRESBYTERIAN PASTOR LEAVING MONDAY FOR
 VACATION IN STATES

Rev. c. G. Bruce, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, and Mrs. Bruce will leave on the Princess Alice Monday for four months vacation to the States. They expect to visit their aged parents in Iowa for few weeks and aftcrward spend several weeks in the Los Angeles Bible Institute. They are finishing a seven years term of service in the Terri tory and expect to return at the ex- piration of the term of needed rest.
 Dr. Bruce has been asked by the Committee on Special Lectures to make a plea for missionaries for Al aska, at Parsons College, his alma mater in Iowa. This college is just finishing an extensive campaign for funds in a movement to enlarge it's scope and influence. It ranks as one of the first colleges in the Mid dle West, and situated as it is in the heart of a rich state has met with large encoura cement
 Rev. Claude G. Denton, a college friend of Dr. Bruce, will fill the pull pit, beginning with the first Sunday in October. Rev. Dentonb has held some very successful pastorates in Iowa and Illinois.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
WhO;S Here
 And Where

Miss Frances Meisenzahl, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Robert Semple, has taken an apart ment at Mrs. Noble's on Franklin Street.
 Mrs. c. P. Jenne entertained at bridge and tea at her home yester- day afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dudley G. Allen entertained a few of their friends at cards at their home Wednesday night.
 Mrs. Henry Roden left on the Estebeth last night for Funter Bay where she will visit for time with MT. and Mrs. w. s. Pekovich.
 V. c. Clausson, superintendent of the Alaska Juneau mill, and Mrs. Clausson. have returned from a trip up the Taku River. While up there MT. Clausson examined some mining claims.
 At the Alaskan
 John Rusich, C. J. Strae, c. M. Storte, S. Bekoff, John Lox, Lux Morris.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
Japanese Profess Strong
 Friendship for American:

TOKYO, Sept. 17-Although the American Congressional party no" visiting Japan is not an official mission, it is apparent that officia Japenese circles are seizing the op portunity afforded by the visit fo' demonstrations intended to show that deep lying sentiment O. friendship for America exists ir Japan.
 The negotiations now being cal ried on between Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby and Ambassador Shidehara in Washingtop are at tracting great interest, and form the subject of numerous editorials embcdying arguments in support oi Japan's standpoint in the dispute ir California. and asking fair treat- ment for the Japanese.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
FORMER SOLDIER KILLS MEX!CAN;
 GIVES SELF UP
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them but that he did not have a shot gun at that time.
 Robert Horn is young man way. He is comparatively new conner, having married his wife, who is young native girl, in the States and accompanied her to Douglas where her mother and stepfather live. He has been employed i'l the electrical department of he Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Company
 Victim Unknown Here.
 Little is known of the victim Of the shooting. He came to Douglas on the o'clock ferry last night from Juneau and was around the beach for some time. He carried a small black satchel. No one in Douglas knew his name until he told it to Marshal Johnson just be- fore he died. He was apparently between 30 and 40 years of age
 The scene of the shooting last night was a shambles. The shot had hit parts of a nearby building and left ugly gashes and ;n another place blood was splattered on a wall near where the Mexican was stand ing when shot Along the side walk where the wounded man lad staggered was a trail of blood and at the spot where he finally col lapsed q big pool had formed
 Inquest Today.
 An inquest over the body was scheduled to be held late this after noon before Coroner John Henson. Horn is being held in the Federal jail awaiting the action of the cor oner's jury and his preliminary hearing probably will be held to- morrow in Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
ADVERSE I R 4 D E BALANCE REDUCED
Great Britain Fast Regain ing Commercial Pos;: or
 Held Before the War.

LONDON, Sept. 17.-Great Britain is well on her way to regain the commercial position she held before the war, says the official monthly summary issued by the American Chamber of Commerce here. The chamber bases it's opinion on the July returns received by the Board of Trade which makes the best showing since the war, Great Brtains ad- verse trade balance being reduced to S,000,000 pounds, compared with 34,000,O00 pounds for June.
 The present outlook is not so good, says the statement, but the depression is thought to be tempor- ary. |
 Among the unfavorable factors mentioned. apart from the threatened lines of British exports to the United States by which sterling exchange is kept down. Moreover, the rise in the cost of living has continued.
 The Chamber of Commerce re- ports that large metal firm is en- deavoring to overcome American competition in the steel industry by purchasing large tracts of land in South Wales on which could be con- ducted all the processes of steel man ufacture from the ore to the finished article.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
Department of Pacific
 Of Marine Corps Formed

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17.-An- nouncement of the boundaries of the newly established Department Of the Pacific of the United States Marine Corps, was made by the Corps head quarters here. The territory in cludcs the stations at bremerton, Wash, Mare Island and San Diego, Calif., and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Brigadier General George Barnett, former commandant of the Marine Corps, has been named as command CT of the department.
 Headquarters of the new depart
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
Importation of Rice Into
 Cuba Banned Until 1921

HAVANA, Sept 17. President Menocal has issued a decree pro- hibiting importation of rice until January l, 1921, except under gov ernment license. This step was talk en as a means of arriving at a solu- tion of the financial problem which arose between Cuban importers and American exporters of rice, through the failure of the former, after a slump in the market, to fulfill con tracts covering between $25, 1000, ,000 and $30,000,000 of thcr product shipped to this country
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
California Ships 46,757
 Carloads of Citrus Fruit

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17.-Cali- fornia shipped 46,757 carloads of citrus fruits valued at $S120O,0 900, in the season just ended according to the report of c. Harold Powell, gen eral manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange. rendered to the directors of that organization at their annual meeting here,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
Or Juneau s
 Waterfront
FOUR PASSENGERS LEAVE ON
 ESTEBETH LAST EVENING

The steamer Estebeth sailed for Sitka and way points last night at Il o'clock. Passengers were Ada Whitman for Sitka, Mrs. Henry Ro- den, for Funter Bay, Charles Hill and George K. Walker for Tenakee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Now Bound North PRINCESS ALICE scheduled to arrive here Saturday night ALASKA scheduled to arrive here Sunday.
 Scheduled Sailings CITY OF SEATTLE scheduled to leave Seattle Saturday. ADMIRAL WATSON scheduled to leave Seattle Sunday.
 Southbound Sailings ADMIRAL EVANS scheduled to sail southbound noon tomor TOW.
 sail southbound Monday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17

The subchaser 310 is due lo ar rive in port tomorrow, according to information received in town today. She will remain here until about the middle of next week and then leave for the South for the winter
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17

ment are to be named by tne major general commanding the corps it was announced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
PILGRIM SELLS FISH CARGO
 TO NATIONAL INDEPENDENT

The Pilgrim, the last of the local. halibut fleet to discharge cargo. sold this morning to the National Inde- pendent Fisheries Company. The vessel had a cargo of coco pounds of halibut
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
&BEtfS

Our splendid assortment of Suits hold many surprises tor you. Some are generously trimmed with fur and some are plain.
 Priced S35.0O and Up.
The Nome nugget., 1920-07-24
ORIENTAL INVESTIGATION TO
 INCLUDE SEATTLE, TACOMA

San Francisco. July 19-The House Immigration and Naturalization com- mittee's investigation of the Japanese situation on the Pacific coast will be extended to Seattle and Tacoma. an- nouncements by Representative John son, chairman of the committee, says. The committee will hold hearings this week at both points. following the completion of the inquiry in Califor- mia.
The Nome nugget., 1920-07-24
LABOR CALLED TO DEFEAT
 UNoEsiRED coNcREssMEN

Washington. July 19-Calling up- on unionmen throughout the country to defeat the congressmen marked for slaughter by the American Federation of Labor because of their hostility to labor interests. its Executive Commit tee. headed by president Sam Gompers has asked the various state organiza- tions to hold meetings simultaneously on August'7 to map out plans for the coming compaign.
The Nome nugget., 1920-07-24
COX PROMISES SUPPORT
 WILSON LEAGUE PROMISES

Washington. July 19-President statements today at the close of a White House conference with Secre- tary Roosevelt present in which they declared that they are "in perfect &C., cord" regarding the League of Nations.
 The governor announced that if he is elected he would carry out every the League of Nations.
 The president declared they were 'one with respect to the great issue of the League of Nations. and that he and the democratic party will unit edly support Cox.
The Nome nugget., 1920-07-24
HUGE AWARD MADE
 TO RAIL WORKERS

Railway Labor Board, created by the railway bill, today awarded to two million organized railroad workers wage increases totaling six hundred million dollars. This is an increase of twenty one per cent over the present rates of pay. The awards are retro active to May first this year
 The decision of the board grants the workers sixty percent of the bill lion dollar increase which they sought