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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04
Acid Stomach
Makes the Body Sour
Nine Out of Ten People
Suffer From II
Suffer From 1t

It sends its harmful acids and case. all
over the body. instead of health and
strength. Day and night this ceaseless dam.
age goes on. No matter how strong. its
victim cannot long withstand the health.
destroying effects of an acid stomach.
Good news for millions Of sufferers.
Chemists have found sure remedy-one
that takes the acid up and carries it out
of the body; Of course, when the cause is
removed, the sufferer gets well.
Bloatine. indigestion. sour, acid. sassy
stomach miseries all removed. This is
proven by over half million ailins folks
who have taken EATONIC with wonder.
full benefits. Il can be obtained from any
druggist, who will cheerfully refund its
triAing cost II not entirely satisfactory.
Everyone should enjoy its benefits. Fro.
quently the first tablet gives relief.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04
Rheumatism Back on the Job
With Its Old-time Fury

blood Of the germs that cause the
disease. S. S. S. has no equal a.
q blood purifier, scores Of suferers
say that it has cleansed their blood
of Rheumatism, and removed all
trace of the disease from their
system.
Get q bottle Of S. S. S. at your
drug store and get on tho right
treatment to-day. II you want
special medical advice, address
Medical Director, 102 Swift Labo-
ratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04

cutIeura Soap for the Complexion.
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear,
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura< Talcum and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.-Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04
Kept New Doll for Company" Days

Kept New Doll for Company" Days.
Nancy. my little niece's old doll, was
looking much the worse for wear SO I
sent daintily dressed dolly to take
her place. A week after the presenta-
tion Of the new doll called at my Sis
ter's and found Betty playing with
Nancy, her old love. On asking her
what had become of the new one, she
replied: "Oh. sizes nice for company
days, but like Nancy for plain days"
Exchange.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04
No Let-Up In Its Torture.

NO Iet-Op In It4 Torture.
II you are afflicted with Rheu-
matism, why waste time with lini-
ments, lotions and other local ap-
plications that never did cure
Rheumatism, and never will?
Do not try to rub the pain away,
for you will never succeed. Try
the sensible plan Of finding the
cause of the pain. Remove the
cause, and there can be no pain.
You will never be rid of Rheu-
matism until you cleanse your
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04
Not Likely.

"Why are you crying SO bitterly?"
alphabetically asked the presiding ell
der. II hope you two little fellows
haven't been nghtingr"
"You bet yer life we amt" re-
piled young Bearcat johnson of Rum
pus Ridge. 'If we had there wouldn't
be but one Of us crying" kansas City
Star.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04
His strange Way.

"Mr. Gloom" sternly said the can
didate for alderman. II understand
that you have been saying that am
SO big a fool you wouldn't vote for
me even II there was nobody else rum
ning1"
you are an even bigger fool than
I thought" snarled J. Fuller Gloom.
'sf you rush around notifying people
every time you happen to understand
something."-Kansas City Star.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04
Ace Rapidly.

Age Rapidly.
els that a genuine antique"
"Yes," replied the dealer.
"Why, here's a mark which indi-
Gates 1t was made only twenty years
0gO."
1--WE are living In very rapid age.
1t doesn't take nearly SO long to make
an antique as It used to-"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04

Would Be Handy Some Day.
Earl enjoyed listening to grandpa's
stories Of when he was q boy. Ona
day a small calf In the barn kicked
at him, slightly bruising his cheek.
'Why," his mamma said. "that's .
queer way to get hurt"
Earl answered quickly: "Oh. fell
low has to have some 'sperience to tell
his grandchildren"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04

Mothers care not who does the love
making II they can be allowed to do
the matchmaking.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04

An author Is queer animal. His
tale grows out Of his head.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04

Make Z list Of your acquaintanccs
and you will be surprised at the num-
ber Of small men that you know.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04
AnalouY.

Analogy.
"Pop, wasn't soldier who carried
a lance. called a lancerf
Eyes, son."
'Then is a soldier who carries q
pike, a piker?"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04

Looking as If you could make good II
half Of making good-but only half.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04
FRECkLES
New = The Time to Get Rid e
These Ugly Spots.

There's NO longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamsd of your freckles. a. Othins
double strsngth-is guaranteed to remove
these homeiy spotA
Simply get an ounce of othine-doubis
strsngth-from your druggist, and apply .
little Of Il night and morning and you
should soon sss that even the worst frscElss
have begun to disappear. while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. It u seldom
that more than ono ounce Il needed to com-
pletsly clear the skin and gain . beautiful
clear complexSon-
BE sure to ask for the double strength
Othine, - this II sold under guarantee eS
money back II Il falls to remove freckleAs
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04
Leap Year stun.

Leap Year Stun.
Miss Manchaser-Don't you think
you could learn to love me7
Mr.. Skirtshy-I love my work.
Miss Manchaser-Fine! Marry me
and you'll have to work twice as much.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-04
DEATH WAS NEAR
EJorida Woman In Critical Condition
E.r.., nrns.av H,.k Onansa

the shadow Of the grave, says Mrs
Ida B. Atwsll, e0l William St., Key
West, Fla. "For fifteen years was :
hopeless wreck, struggling between Iife
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
ITALIAN REGULARS BEGIN PLUME
 SIEGE AFTER D'hNNUNzI0 SENDS
 MESSAGE OF DEFIANCE TO CHIEF

ROME, Dec. 22.-Gen. Caviglia commanding the Italian force sur rounding Plume, today answered Gabrielle DAnnunzios defiance of his ultimatum to surrender the stronS hold to the Italians, by laying siege
 Plume has been proclaimed in q state of blockade and the territory occupied by the dictator and his troops is completely isolated from the rest of the world,
 The Italian campaign does not con template assault of tho Qualifications, despite the comparative weakness Of D'Annunzio's army, unless a possible sortie necessitates change of plans
 Gen. Caviglia's ultimatum and to- days subsequent developments came afteE two weeks of negotiation whieh for a time seemed certain to result in peaceful solution of the differences between the two belligeronts. The Italian cordon around Plume was no' relaxed, however, during the attempt at settlement and enforcement of the blockade today was accordingly comparatively simple matter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Atlas Reaches Ketchikan
 In Tow, Damage Unknown
Especial to The Empire. )

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Dec. 22.- The Standard Oil Tanker Atlas, which went aground in Snow Pass, so miles north of here, early Mon day morning and was later refloated arrived here late last night in tow of the lighthouse tender Cedar which. with the tender Fern. an swered her wireless calls for aid.
 The extent of the damage to the vessel has not been learned yet. A diver. sent from Juneau, is expected to arrive tomorrow and survey of the hull will be made by him It is thought, however, that tho ship will be able to proceed south under her own steam after temper ary repairs here.
 More than 35O,000 gallons Of gasoline and oil were lost as re suit of the accident, three of her tanks having been punctured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
PETROCRAD RIOT
 PUT DOWN WITH MERCILESS HAND
Soviet Authorities Shoot Laborers Who Complain of
 Poor Food, Long Hours. HUNDREDS FLEEING DIE Train Crowded with Refugees Wrecked Near Petrograd,
 Casualties Enormous.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-Labor riots occurring in Petrograd were pnt down by the Soviet authorities with merciless hand after hundred had been killed and wounded, according to Helsingfords despatch received here today by the Central News Agency, One hundred and five laborers were lined up against a stone wall and shot.
 The trouble started when the So- viet authorities refused the demand of city laborers for more food and shortening of their 16 hour work ing day.
 Several hundred other persons were killed and injured in a rail- way accident occurring shortly afterward near Petrograd. Details are lacking but it is believed the train was crowded with refugees seeking to escape the virtual civil war conditions prevailing as re- suit of the rioting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
BITTER FIGHT ON TARIFF MEASURE
 BEGINS IN HOUSE
Passage of Fordney Bill to Aid Farmers Sought Before
 Adjournment Tonight.
PENSION BILL REPORTED
$265, ,500,0 ,000 Appropriation For Soldiers Recommend
 ed by House Committee.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-A bitter fight was forecast when. the House this afternoon began consideration of the Forney emergency tariff measure, designed to aid American farmers by placing almost prohibit tive import duties on score or more farm products.
 A rule limiting debate to three hours was adopted and Chairman Joseph W. Fordney of the Ways and Means Committee, author of the bill, announced that passage would be sought before adjournment to- night.
 Carrying $14,OOO,OOO less than appropriated for the present year, the annual pension appropriation bill, totaling $265,500,000 was re- ported out by the House Appropria- tions Committee today. House lead CTS agreed to take up the measure tomorrow with the expectation that it would be carried before the Christmas recess beginning tomor- row night.
 Republican House leaders, have agreed to an appropriation of $100,- 100000 to aid state highway work during the next two years under 8 bill introduced by Representative Clifton N. McArthur of Oregon. s'ss .-..-lis....- ass2f s ess-ssss ss
 The Juneau Commercial Associa- tion this morning wired Delegate George B. Grigsby urging him to have inserted in the emergency tar iff legislation now pending before Congress a provision for duty on salt herring of two cents per pound. The wire was sent at the suggestion of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and after 9 conference between members of the Association's executive committee.
 The Seattle organization today wired the local Association as fol lows:
 3"To save Alaskan herring indus try we urge you wire members oi Congress to take action to have emergency tariff bill now before Congress provide tariff two cents per pound on salt herring. Immed- fate action necessary as prospects are bill will be completed this week"
 The matter was immediately taken up by President Allen Shattuck with various members of the Association and he was instructed to wire Delegate GrfDchv fo use avery effort to hare the provision inserted in the bill,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Japan to Close Year With
 Big Adverse Trade Balance

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 22- Japan will close the year 1920 with d balance of trade against her oi approximately 37O,OO0,OOO yen, the De partment of Commerce has been i'll. formed by Commercial Attache Ab bolt at Tokio.
 The department was advised that Japanese exports during November fell off 30,00000 yen while gold i'm ports increased about 100000 yen Imports of merchandise amounted 60 106, 95S, 900 yen, an increase of one per cent over October
 Figures on Japanese trade for the first eleven months of the year compiled by the department place exports at 1860. .378,0O0 yen and i'm. ports at 2,226,985, 900 yen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Japanese-American War
 "Idle Gossip,' Says Jap
Tokio Diet Member Decries Belligerent Talk After
 Call on Cal. Governor.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Dec 22- = Talk of war between Japan and the United States as an outgrowth of anti-alien land legislation in Califor- nia, was characterized by K. Kiyose, member of the Japanese Diet at Tokio, as ''idle gossip" today, fol lowing a visit to the Governors s office here.
 Kiyose declared Japan would be satisfied if Japanese already in the United States are given citizenship rights even if further immigration is stopped
 While disclaiming any desire to embarrass and negotiations now pen ding between the U. s. State Dc partment and the Government of Japan, Gov William D. Stephens in a telegram to Norman H. Davis. Act ing Secretary of State, has givcn warning that the new legislation will be just as vigorously enforced as any other law on the statute books The message in part said:
 "Innumerable reports have come to this office within the last few months in unprecedented transac- tions in agricultural real property by Japanese and sections of the state affected by these transactions are most outspoken in their denuncia tions of those acquisitions of agii- cultural real property interests for the purpose of eyading the new anti alien land law Mitigation is bound to ensue and the Attorney General and the various District Attorneys of the counties will with the fuii support of the Governor of the State l,behind them. apply all their resources to the full enforcement of the law
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
STAMPEDE HALTED WHEN BAND PLAYS| AS FLAMES RAGE|
Famous Million Dollar Amuse-
 ment Pier at California
 Seaside Resort Burns. MANY LIVES ARE SAVED Large Holiday Crowd Gained By Venice Musicians Cour-
 age = Only One Killed.

VENICE. Cal, Dec. 22.-The en- tire seaside section of Venice was swept by fire last night, entailing a loss of more than $1,000,000, less than S50,000 of which was covered by insurance. Venicc's famous Mill ion Dollar amusement pier was completely destroyed.
 The coolness of the band in the dance hall, where the flames start, cd, averted stampede and un' doubtedly saved many lives. The large holiday crowd which had Hooked the dance floor and galleries gtarted in a mad rush for the exits when the shout of Fire" rang out but became calm and filed out with out panic when the band struck ur gay march and continued playing until the building was emptied.
 One person killed was the only known fatality today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Klondike's Food Supply
 Is Threatened by Blaze

DAWSON, Y. T., Dec. 22.-The en- tire food supply of the Klondike dis trict was threatened by fire in the Northern Commercial Company 3 store here yesterday but citizens turned out en masse to aid the fire department and the damage was held down to q few hundred dollars.
 Mounted Police mushers will leave here about January 1 for Fort Me Emerson on the annual winter patrol meeting other parties from Herschel Island and Rampant House. They expect to return in February or March
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Kirkpatrick Fails to Set
 Endurance Flight Record

 t NEW YORK, Dec 22.-Lieut Ross c. Fitzpatrick, pilot of Plane No 4 in the recent New York to Nome trail-blazing flight, failed today in an attempt to break the worlds endur ance flight record of twenty foul hours, nineteen minutes and seven teen seconds. held by Farman Goliath of France.
 Lieut.. Fitzpatrick with one compan ion took the air from Mitchell Field Long Island, yesterday hoping to re main aloft for thirty four to thirty seven hours but was forced down today by leaking gas tank after be ing in the air eighteen hours and one minute.
 Kirkpatrick said he would make another attempt later.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Only One Precinct Lacking
 In Second Division Returns

NOME, Alaska, Dec. 22.-Witf returns in the Second Division com plete but for one small precinct the successful candidates in the re cent Territorial, election are: Foi Senator, John Sundback. Republf can; for Representatives, o. D Cochran and Charles Brown Jr.. In dependents, E. F. Holt and E. w Burroughs, Republicans. No returns have been received from the Bethel yrecinct but it is not believed that cny changes are possible.
 No endorsements for either Ter ritorial or Divisional appointments have been made by the Nome or ganization. Petitions are being cir culated here for the appointment of Judge James Wickersham for Governor of Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Kentucky City of 700 Asks
 Revocation of Its Charter

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Dec. 22.--After corporeate existence of 126 years the city of Jeffersonville, in JeffeI son County, Kentucky. has petitioncd the courts to revoke it's charter which was obtained in i794 and asked that it's government revert 10 county control.
 A majority of the voters signed the paper. declaring that alleged high municipal taxes led them 10 take the step. About TOO persons, including Henry Watterson, famous journalist live in the city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Wilson Plans for Harding's
 Inauguration Announced

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Presi- dent Wilson intends accompanying President-elect Harding from the White House to the Capitol when the latter is inaugurated March 4 and then back to the White House, executive at luncheon, Secretary Joseph Tumulty announced today.
 Immediately after the luncheon Mir. Wilson will retire to his new home here where he plans to spend much of his time in writing
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Shipowners Complain of
 Prohibition Regulation,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-A dele gation of leading shipowners con- ferred with Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue Meyers today re- rarding the effect of prohibition on American shipping. They are und- erstood to have protested the ruling prohibiting American ships from carrying liquor when outside the three mile limit, also seizure of American ships carrying liquor. They said later that it is up to the heads of the bureau whether the regulations objected to are enforced
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
VIOLENT STORMS
 CREATING HAVOC IN MIDDLE WEST
Transportation Disrupted, Telegraph Wires Down,
 } Persons Killed.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec 22.-Heavy storms accompanied by snow. raged last night and early today, through out Nebraska. South Dakota and other Middle Western States. affect ing all means of transportation.
 Train service was delayed by biz zards in South Dakota, many trains being ten to eweive hours late.
 Three persons were killed when an automobile ran off a bridge seven miles north of Eldora, Kan, turing the storm The driver was blinded by the snow.
 w. c. Hopson. carrying mail be tween Chicago and Omaha a was forced to land at Wiota. Iowa, by accumulation of sleet on hts airplann
 Ten poles were brown down. wreck 'ng sixty telegraph wires near the Colorado Nebraska line today and communication with Denver is cut off
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 22-Con tinuance of storm centering in the North Pacific Ocean is reported by the Weather Bureau today. Cold weather striking the Northwest states last night. today was moving slowly inland
 This afternoon all wires between North Platte, Neb.. and Omaha and many wires west of Kansas City were down and all trains from Oma ha west were many hours late.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Report on Charge Against
 American Consul Ordered

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Dec. 22.-- The State Department today in- structed American Consul General Skinner at London to forward a full report in answer to charges made before the Committee of One Hun dred Investigating the Irish question that the American Consul at Man. chester. England. attempted to pre- vent Mrs. A. E. Robinson. secretary of the British branch of the Women's International League. from coming to the United States to tes- tify at the committees hearings here,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Philippine Constabulary
 Plead Guilty of Sedition

MANILA, P. l., Dec. 22.-Sevepty former members of the Philippine Constabulary yesterday pleaded gull ty to charges of sedtion in connec tion with battle with Filipino 1o lice last Thursday which resulted I'd eleven deaths. Seven others pleaded not guilty.
 Sentence will be pronounced ol all after the seven have been tried The maximum for the offense Is tf . years imprisonment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Child Is Stripped of
 Clothing on Street

HOQUIAM, Wash, Dec. 22.-Rec- ords for bold thievery were broken here recently when a woman stole the clothes of a child's back on a business street. Mrs. George Athanas was in a department store when her small daughter wandered outside. The child returned minus her hat and fur collared coat and reported a woman had taken them off and walked away.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Irish Home Rule Bill Not
 Liked by Any in Ireland

DUBLIN. Dec. 22.-Passsge of the Irish Home Rule Bill by the British Parliament yesterday is not regarded by Dublin newspapers as of far. reaching importance It is generally recognized that the measure is un- acceptable to either the. Ulster men or the South and many believe the Government never will put it's provis- ions into operation
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Secretary of Commerce's
 Son Killed by Airplane

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Dec. 22.-- Walter R. Alexander, son of Secre- tary of commerce Joshua Alexander, was instantly killed on Boiling Aria ton Field yesterday when the pro pellor of an airplane in which he was preparing to make flight struck him on the head
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
CHECK ON AUTO THIEVES

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 22.-The Secretaries of State of Washington. Oregon. Idaho and Montana have joined in an appeal for legislation in all northwestern states making theft of automobiles a felony.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Jackling Predicts Revival
 Of Copper Mining Shortly

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 22.-Col. D. C. Jackling. mining magnate, to- day, declared that he looks for pro nounced revival of copper mining shortly, believing that reduction plants to be erected in the West will cut cost of production sufficient ly to make prices of copper profit able
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Shipping Board Squeezed"
 On Repair Charges, Claim

NEW YORK, Dec 224rChargas that exorbltant costs have been as sessed by shipyards for repairing Federal Shipping Board vessels were made by Commander R. D. Gatewood, head of the Boards repair and con struction division, in a speech at 3 meeting of shopowners here yester- day. He declared that the present monthly repair bill of s6.500.000 is at least $2,O0O0O0 too much.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
North Dakota Bank Cashier
 Accused of Irregularities

TOWNER, N. D.. Dec. 22.- H. II. B. Burgh. cashier of the First No tional Bank. is under arrest here today charged with irregularities in conducting the banks affairs in volving s4O,OOO to $5O,OOO. The bank has been closed by the bank exam incr.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Robbers Nerve Fails After
 Train Is Nearly Derailed

FRESNO. Cal. Dec. 22.-Three men attempted to rob q Southern Pacific passenger train southbound near here last night but were frightened away by the approach of another train after they had brought it to stop by opening switch. The train barely escaped derailment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Rotarians Bashful When
 Jack Dempsey Is Sociable

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec 22-Jack Dempsey, champion heavyweight pug Hist of the world. when called ol for a speech at a Rotarian Club dinner here last night, said he Wal not much of speaker. but to be sociable he would fight anybody in the room There were no takers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
lO5 RUSSIANS EXECUTED BY REDS
Judge Landis Refuses To Sentence Six
 When Another Pardoned

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.--Federal Judge K. M. Landis, today refus- ed to sentence six men charged with stealing sugar from trains after learning that President Wilson had pardoned James Dorsey, sentenced to eight years Imprisonment for selling several thousand head of tuber- cular cattle.
 "Dorsey's crime was greater than theirs," the Judge declared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Naval Aviators Continue
 Hunt for Missing ''Blimp'

ROCKAWAY. N. Y. Dec. 22.- Lieut.. Albert w. E. Evans. naval aviator. has been ordered to proceed to Ottawa to take up search from there of a naval balloon which left ROckaway station tfor Canada more than a week ago and has not been seen since. Other aviators have been sent from Albany,