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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15

near that notorious rendezvous or desperadoes known as The Hole in the Wall He tracked down in the desolate mountain fastnesses known as Browns Park" in Northern Utah. man who had deliberately murder ed Valentine Hay, Utah ranchman. A year or two later, in 1902, the murderer escaped from the Oregon penitentiary, shooting down three guards as he did so, and was at large for weeks in Oregon and Washington, with reward of about S6.000 for his capture, dead or alive. Surrounded, at last, and hopelessly crippled, in he blew out his own brains rather than be taken. About a dozen men had died at his hands. His name is still remembered with terror-Harry Tracey, the Tiger of the Plains"
 Among other noted captures made by MT. Watts, were a gang of coun- terfeiters at Coalmount, Colorado and two moonshiners near Princess, Kentucky. On both these raids he was badly wounded. While he was 1t Rock Springs a girl whom he had rescued from thug several years before, overheard a plot to as sassinate him by shooting him down as he appeared at the door of lhis rooming house. She. stole a horse md rode all night-a distance Of fifty miles-to warn him, with the result that four of the six would-be assassins were captured and con, victed.
 As mine manager, MT. Watts has rendered just as valuable, if less spectacular. service to the public s-TIe has sunk seventeen coal mine shafts n Illinois, six in other. states, and one in Australia. In 1914, his men held the state record for Illinois getting out 5,22S tons of coal that year. He is a man of remarkable strength, having held the record at the Missouri Athletic Club for strik ing the hardest blow-2. 200 pounds This record went past those of Jim Ieffries and Robert Fitzsimmons, the noted pugilists.
 When he recovered from his dis aster by lightning in the summer Of 1919, it was to hear that Miss Wright not understanding his long silence and failure to arrive at Seward, had gone to Valdez, Alaska, where she had met another man, to whom she eventually became engaged.
 In March of this year, Mr. Watts hen in Memphis, Tenn, Tipped a penny to decide whether to go ta Cordova, Alaska or to leave at mid night for New York enroute to Buenos Aires, Argentina where he was to enter upon four year con. tract fer the Gould Railroad Con struction Company for piercing ten niles of tunnel through the Andes mountains to the Chilean coast "Cordova,' said the penny But when Mr Watts arrived at Seattle he found that transportation to Alaska was not to be had at any price
 Since being struck by lightning MT Watts can foretell a thundet storm hours in advance by the pain full drawing up of his wrists. His hair, of which he has a great quan- tity, rapidly turned, gray after the accident He is forty years old.
 The clipping mentioned by Mrs Watt, from the Long Beach Press of September A $ as follows
 Lightning. loss of life's savings, inability to obtain steamship accom- modations, all conspired 10 defeat
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15
VISITS BETWEEN BOATS

j. Elmer Jackson, formerly of Doug las, arrived on the Admiral Watson Saturday, from Willow Creek, near Anchorage, where he. has been work Ing all summer. After a short visit with his Island friends as guest of the Gallwas' he will proceed south on the Spokane this evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15
BOWLING POSTPONED

The bowling tournament that was to start tonight at the Treadwell alleys, has been postponed for one week and will commence on next Monday evening, November P.
 The ladies will bowl the second match game of the season on the alleys tomorrow evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15
ENTERIAlNED AT DINNER

Delegate elect Dan Sutherland Mrs. Sutherland and son Donald were dinner guests of Mrs. lMcEvoy at the Government School Sunday evening. The Sutherlands are leav- ing immediately for Philadelphia and Washington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15
DOUGLAS NEWS
Douglas Youngsters Enjoy First Skating of Sea
 son at Treadwell Dam.

A score or more of boys and girls from Douglas spent a portion of yesterday at the Treadwell Dam, where the first good skating >of the season was enjoyed.
 Today. sleds and stocking caps were much in evidence with the first snow of the winter affording coast ing to and from school
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15
BIC FEED THIS WEEK

Keen interest is being manifested in the benefit dinner to be given Wednesday evening, Nov. 17th. in the Labor Union Hall over the Lib erty Theatre for the Bishop Rowe Memorial Fund. The dinner will be served from six to nine p. m. and will be followed by jitney dance in the Eagles Hall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15
ROUND OVER TO GRAND JURY

Paul Kegel, accused of violating the Volstead Act was bound over to the Grand Jury at the hearing be- fore U. s. Commissioner John Hen son Saturday afternoon. reduction of $1,000 on his bond was allowed
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15

ANITA STEWART SEEN IN "vlRTuoUs WIVES"
 Miss Anita Stewart will make hel return to local motion picture screens
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15
ATTENTION UNION FISHERIES
 STOCKHOLDERS.

There will be a meeting held at the Alaska Industrial Union Hall, Wednesday Nov r at o'clock. The presence of all is important.
 adv. THE DELEGATE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15

Masquerade Suits for rent; Cos ,umes made to order, Mrs. Swartz enberg. Phone 452 Douglts. adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15
ATTENTION MASCNS i;

Called Communication of Mt. Jul neau Lodge No. 147, F. & A. M, Monday evening November 15. 7:30, Hall of the Odd Fellows. Work in M. M Degree. Visiting Brethren welcome.
 adv. H. E. BROWN, Secy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-15
COAL FOR DOUGLAS

The freighter Ketchikan arrived in port early this morning with 100 tons of coal for Douglas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-03
Mems and WOmen's
i Hose 12hc

Fine grade mercerized and seamless cot
ton Hose, in white, black and colors; dou-
bic soles and heels; 35c and 47e values,
12Hc. I
(Basement)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-03
Apron Checks 19c
Hand Towels 12Rc

Good strong, sturdy quality, with fancy
red borders, bought from the government
plant at Muscle Shoals; for this Thursday
only we offer them, 121ac.
(Basement)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-03
Bedspreads $3.50
Children's Hats $1.89

There are clever sailors, mushrooms and
poke Hats. Made of Milan and fancy
braid. The trimmings are bands and
streamers of grosgrain ribbon. Here you
will see a great selection for school wear
and for dress wear; black and colors
Thursday only, $1.S9.
(Basement.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-03
ROmpers $1.OO
Misses and Juniors
Suits S16.95

Clearance of winter suits; values to $35 and
$50, in popln, mems wear serges, gaberdines,
tricotine, velour, silvertone; in black, navy,
copen, Pekn, brown, reindeer. burgundy and
velour checks; ripple, belted styles; all lined,
some tailored models, some fur trimmed silk
brads and embroidery trims, $16.95.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-03
Colored Organdy @c

40 inches wide, sheer crisp quality, PINK
blue lavender, maize, nile and rose; regu-
larlv SOC; for Thursday only, ACC
(Second Floor)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-03

Yard-wde Silk Poplin, with self-color sat
in stripe, on grounds Of navy African,
taupe, old rose, plum. tan, olive, slate
black, etc; worth $l75; special, Sl.2S.
(Second Floor)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
PiHsbmg Welterweight
Is After Britton' S Title

Pittsburg. Pa. April 2s-Jack
Perry. local welterweight, Is making
a stronP bid for the crown now worn
so proudly on the classic brow OF Jack
Britton-
Perry and Britton have met twice.
In a ten round bout here the local
boxer was given the popular decision
by a majority Of the critics at the
rinEside. In twelve rounds at Cum
berland. Nd. Perry put up a great
fight AGAINST Britton. and on st. Pat
rick's day. at Canton. Ohio, he made
an excellent showing and was given
the shade by some Of the experts
PittsbcrE boxing fans regard Perry
as the coming champion They point
out that he has everything a cham
nion needs and proof that he can
punch Is found IN the fact that he
Knocked ont thirteen ounonentq dur
ing the last eleven months. He has
won decisions over Johnny Griffiths
an1 Patsy Cline
Perry Is twenty-four years old and
has been boxing four wears. He IS q
native OF italy, though he came 10
America when only a year old He IS
a high school graduate and during the
war was IN the navy Next July he
will get another crack at Britton's
title IN a bout TO be STAGED At Wheel
ing. VI. Va. and ne hopes 10 uncrown
the present title holder
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
TEACHERS Hear REPORT
ON INCREASE IN SALARIES

The Fl Paso Teachers association
at a general meeting Tuesday after
noon heard reports from committees
as to what had been done TO obtain
an Increase Of salaries FOR the next
session
The committee. which interviewed
the superintendent and school board.
rarnrtnd that they had asked the
council for an increased appropria-
ton TO meet the needs OF the schools
Mrs Arlington. chairman Of the
committee to Interview the mayor
about the proposed amendment to
increase the tax limit. brought the
following message 10 the association
from Mr.. Davis: T can assure you
the school board will get the money
they ask for to increase the teachers
salaries"
Miss Vera Pool. the president said
the movement to improve the finan-
cial condition OF the schools is an
uuselfish one on the part Of the or
isfied can readily get higher salaries
elsewhere. as many are doing. thu
leaving the PERSONAL OF the teath-
ing force TO be drawn from among
those who reside with their families
and so can live cheaper than others,
and those who are incapable OF Sc
curing positions IN schools elsewhere
on account OF lack Of ability.
II was voted not 10 accept the IN
vitation to join the Federated Clubs
on account Of the men in the associa-
ton
Another general meeting is to be
held the first week in May to report
on financial plans
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
Thin, Nervous People
Need Bilro-PhOsPhate

weak, thin reople-men or women
are nearly always nervous wrecks;
thus conclusiveiy proving that thin
ness. weakness. debility and neuras-
thenia are almost Invariably due to
nerve starvation Feed your nerves
and all these symptoms due TO nerve
starvation viii disappear.
Eminent specialists state that one
Of the best things for the nerves IL
an organic phosphate known among
druggists as Bitro-Phosphate. a five
grain tablet Of which should be taken
with each neal Being a genuine
nerve builder and not a stimulant or
forming drug, Bitro-Phosphate
can be safely taken by the weakest
and most delicate sufferer. and the
results following Its use are often
simply astonishing.
By strengthening the nerves, weak,
tired people regain energy and vlgors
thlnness and angularity give way to
plumpless and curves: sleep returns
to the sleepless: confidence and cheer
fulness replace debility and gloom.
dull eyes become bright. and pale.
sunkeu cheeks regain the pink glow
Of health
CAUTION-Bitro-P Phosphate. the use OF
which IS inexpensive also wonderfully pro
notes the assimilutlon OF food. so much 50.
that many people report marked gains OF
weight l1 few weeks Those aking g
who do not desire 90 put on flesh should
use extra care in avoiding fat-producing
tCodz.-AdV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
MILLIONS MORE
FOR j. 8. NAVY

Washington, d. c. April 2S.-With-
out debate the senate last night
agreed to increase the fund for
completing warships under con-
struction from s4s.OO0.ooo TO $4,000
900. 1t was urged that all aid be
given naval OPERATIONS on the Pacific
coast and in Hawaii Senator Lodge
said the Pacific needs naval defence
more than the Atlantic"
New items for the Pacific coast
added by the senate included $780,
Puget sound and 100000 for a sim
liar plant at Pearl Harbor; $500 600
for a submarine base at san Pedro.
and 100000 for a submarine and de-
sfrover base at Port Angeles. Wash
ington.
Tne committee increase for the
naval reserve force from $50. 000. 600 70
$500. 900 was also approved with
a provision allowing assistance for
the state naval militia which would
become part OF the federal naval re-
serve force.
The committee provision for an
initial appropriation Of 100000
looking to the establishment Of a new
base on San Fra ncisco bay, was
without debate
new item Of s11,700.000 for COM
pletion Of destrovers under construc-
ton at Hog Island yard also was
approved
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
q Resurrection" Cocktail
Latest Thing in Paris

Paris. France, April 2S.-They have
a new kind OF cocktail in Paris,
which. American connoisseurs say.
beats them all" It iH called the
resurrection cocktail The recipe is
as follows Nix two-thirds OF lager
beer with one-third Of port wine, and
shake carefully with a large piece Of
ice, so that It does not dilute over
much
Hoh Eagle. drink dispenser at
ClaridEe's, says three Is the most his
naruest PATROLS can imbibe with rea-
sonable certainty that they viii get
home. Medical experts say the com
bination Of hops and old port, while
having an eIhilarating effect. IS not
at all injurious.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
GEN. DICKMAN ORDERS CARE
IN USE OF MOTORCYCLES

Army officers have been directed
TO exercise careful and direct per-
sonal supervision over all motorcv-
Gle transportation, In order to pre-
vent the recurrence Of accidents.
which are declared to be largely due
20 clrelessness. IN a circular sent
ont by Maj. Cen Dickman, com
mander OF the southern military de-
p1rtment
The use Of the motorcycle. Gen.
Dickman warns, should be restricted
10 the most urgent and pressing
needs OF rapid service. and in no case
should the motorcycle be used where
foot, horse. bicycle or other means
OF messenger is available
A review Of motorcycle accidents
which have been reported to the base
hospital at Fort Sam Houston in the
last nine months is set out in the bull
letin- Most OF these accidents. the
bulletin states. are attributable df-
rectly to recklessness and indiffer-
ence on the part Of the men operat-
ing the machines
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
Valley CROSS
R0ADSFINISHED

Vinton. Tex. April 2s.-Another
piece Of fine road work has been fin
ished in the valley and adds 20 the
cross roads which open up the farm
ing communities. The completed
work Is two gravel roads starting
from the Finton bridge One turns
northwest 20 the Alta Vista school,
and the other straight west TO the La
Union district, a total distance OF 5.6
miles OF this distance. IL was nee
essary 70 grade 1850 feet The
gravel used amounted to 21. 900 square
yards and when spread was laid in
an average depth Of five inches and
thoroughly packed, making an eX-
cellsnt road This construction work
was aided by trucks hauling the
gravel at a reduction Of so cents per
cubic yard. a decided cut over the old
method OF using teams. This is the
first time that trucks have been used
in road work IN 81 Paso county.
They are four wheel drive Nash
quads, with dump body, which were
recently turned over by the govern
ment Tor this purpose and have
proved their efficiency by hauling
direct from the gravel pit without
assistance Water used for wetting
the packed gravel was secured from
the irrigation bitches along the way.
This work was done under the super
vision Of p +. Brick
Mrs Henry Week was In Ell Paso
this week TO be with her sister, Mrs.
John Lewis Norwood, OF Columbus,
who has been quite III and under
went serious operation Mrs. Nor
wood is getting along nicely.
Roscoe Jones, representative OF the
Crutchfield voolfolk company. OF
Pittsburg. Pa, is here from Rocky
Ford, Colo, on a tour Of inspection
through the valley and viii visit the
different acreages OF cantaloupes
which are signed up with his com
far Mn Nnwnu uHnHnn that
the plants are in fine shape and show
promise OF a wonderful crop for the
summer. Mr.. Jones viii spend only Z
short time here this month, but VIII /
return 70 the valley about June /. ac- /
cOmpanied by his family, who will /
spend the summer here while Mr.. ]
Jones looks after the packing and 4
shipping Of the cantaloupe crop
Cold lntCrferes with Planting.
The continued cold nights are IN /
terfering with the planting Of cotton 4
seed and that which Is in the ground i
viii make no growth under the ex-
decided change. On Monday night I
there was ice In the valley and Tues I
day morning the Thermometer regis I
tered So I
were In FL Faso TO attend the /
wrestling match at Liberty hail on I
Tuesday night
Miss Anna James was an FL Paso
visitor this week
James 4. Han Is putting in one OF 4
the largest acreages Of cottcl In the /
district At present he is planting I
100 acres on his ranch on the west I
side OF the valley and around the /
home place on the bench land he viii .
put in five acres and along the river 4
4 good sized piece Of ground Is be-
ing prepared for the crop. The last I
two named pieces Of land VIII be I
water from g pumping plant.
Mr.. and Mrs Tim Williams OF Vim
ton motored 10 Fl Paso for a day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

keep from stranglinE Germany. In
this connection the writer is able to
shed some light on what has, for the
last fortnight. puzzled observers as
70 the true relations between France
ana Great Britain
The sharp note from England
criticising French policy in occupy
ing German territory was not unWel-
come in the French foreign office.
where a small section Of the French
military party had succeeded for the
moment in forcing premier NiIlersnd
70 act ependently OF the allies with
respect to the Ruhr valley episode.
The British declaration gave en-
couragment 20 the elements in the
French government which strived for
common action with the allies and
served 10 illuminate the French mind
on the dangers OF allowing the MILL
t1rv party TO cause a rift in the
councils OF the allies, something far
worse for France than the grievances
against Germany.
Forces Drawn Together.
But with the United States merely
an onlooker. Great Britain Is com
PEELED to hold things together in
diplomatic Europe. The settlement
OF the Adriatic question helps bring
italy 10 the side Of Britain, and the
cordially Of meetings in san Reno
between premier Millerand and prime
minister Lloyd George is regarded
here as further evidence Of the draw
Ing together Of the moral force and
opinion Of the liberal elements as
against the militarists OF Europe.
Thus while continental Europe
worries the British cabinet, home
troubles press even more Ffgor-
ously for attention. The reIa-
tons between capital and labor
are demanding an adjustment and
something must be done TO pre-
vent the economic waste involved
IN the large estates handed down
from generation to generation.
And the Irish question EroEFE
more serious from DAY to day.
Americas interest in the matter IS
hardly understood, but there are
plenty Of domestic conditions com
pelling England 10 give autonomy TO
Ireland--Copyright, 1920. by David
Lawrence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

E. Smith, company K. Ninth infantry,
now on recruiting duty in FL Paso
are part Of the famous Second divi-
sion.
The marines have rather grabbed
the glory Of Chateau-Thlerry and
the other battles OF the Second divi-
sion, Of which they were part. and
have somewhat overshadowed the
work Of the other units Of that divi-
sion, which include the Ninth in
fantry and Esd infantry. Gen Le-
Jeune, a marine. was commander Of
the division IN its overseas battles
Sgt. Beckman and Sgt Smith were
with the Second division AT Chateau
Thierry. scissors, the Champagne
and the ArEonne. II was the regi-
mental citations in French orders on
these four separate occasions that
entitled them 10 the fourraEere,
which adds the touch Of color to the
sOmber olive drab.
Sgt Beckman's home is Sacra-
mento, Calif-, and Sgt Smith is a
native Of New York. II was while
on recruiting duty In New Orleans
several months ago that they re-
ceived the decoration The Ninth in
fantry now is at Camp Travis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
Woman
Seeks Damages
In Dallas Court

Dallas, Texas. April 2S-Aiiss Pearl
Catterlin. "a. OF FL Paso. was thrown
out Of her room at hotel here
April p, according to her petition
filed in district court here today ask
ing 500, 900. She alleges she was as
saulted without cause and forced TO
undergo medical examination at the
city hall. Miss Catterlin said she
came to Dallas for medical treatment
and went TO a vaudeville show here
When she returned and went to bed.
she alleges, detectives forced their
way into her room. You are a good
looking little thing" said one Of the
detectives, grabbing her. she alleges.
he clutched a crucifix on her rosary
What are you doing with that on2'
he shouted at her, she says in her
complaint
Miss Catterlin says she comes from
cultured family in FL Paso and her
arrest has been a tremendous shock
70 her invalid mother. She said she
was forced to dress in front OF the
detectives
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
THREE RAILWAYS INVOLVED
IN DOUGLAS RATE HEARING

Douglas. ARK. April 2S--What
traffic experts and others considered
one OF the most important railroad
rate hearings ever held in Arizona
opened here yesterday. The COM
plants under consideration were
three separate allegations OF discrim-
nations against this state in fruit
and vegetable rates. and the entire
state is concerned in the outcome
The three railroads involved are the
Santa Fe. the Southern Pacific and
the FL Paso & Southwestern
Stress was laid by the rail men
on the fact that existing rates were
created during the period of govern
rnent control and operation OF the
transportation lines, the idea probably
being TO divert the responsibility from
the companies for whatever incOn-
sistencies that might be revealed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
POLAND BEGINS GIGANTIC
CAMPAIGN AGAINST REDS


vailed IN the matter OF form, but
premier Niti IN the matter OF fact
This newspapers san Reno CORE
spondent reviews the situation as
promising vel for Germany II the
chancellor at the forthcoming verbal
negotiations shows more adroitness
than has been manifested in recent
German notes. which, he says. have
been deplorable examples OF dipIo-
matte awkWardness-"
Reds Appeal for Recruits
Sebastopol. Russia. April 28.-CBy
the Associated Press.) The latest
move OF the Bolshevikf e an Invita-
ton from Moscow for all the south
Russian army to Join the reds. thus
making an armistice unnecessary.
The British have a military mis-
sion Of more than 800 officers in the
Crimea, observing the military op-
erations and assisting in amnesty
negotiations Fighting is being car
ried on chiefly from armored trains.
BY shooting or hanging officers
guilty Of robbery or lootinE, Gen
Wrangel Is declared to have reestab-
lished discipline among disorganized
antiBolsheYiki troops
Wrangel has been fighting at the
front many times, accompanied by
two priests.
Plume Blockade Complete
Trieste, Italy. April 27.-(By the
Associated Press).-The blockade
which Fiume is now undergoing is
admittedly the most severe to which
Il has been subject.
The towns communications have
been completely cut Regular Ital-
ian troops tore up sections Of the
railway and brought up machine guns
to guard frontiers
Passage in and out Of the city Is
forbidden, not even milk going in.
Connection with the outside world by
the sea route also has been severed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

TITAsHINGION, D. G., April -
w President Wilson expects TO grant
an audience to Sir Auckland
Geddes new British ambassador with
in q few days The state department
has asked the British envoy TO hold
himself in readiness for q visit 10
the white house.
But Sir Auckland Geddes viii find
the task OF discussing international
affairs with the head OF the American
government practically as difficult
as that Of American ambassadors who