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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
TERRITORIAL COMMERCIAL
 ORGANIZATION Is STARTED
 FOR ALASKA DEV ELOPMENT

At the meeting of the Seward Chamber of Commerce last night 1t was the conccnSus of opinion that a Territorial commercial organization comDoscd of members of each com'rc- ial hody from various Alaska towns should be organized and harmonlzc on the needs of Alaska and present them Co Secretary Payne as he requested on his recent tour, asked that the Al"Sk- sns should aid him in getting now
 ulcs and regulations for development and should suggest remedies for exist .am laws that were rctarding gro tn. It was shown at the meeting last ,i~ht that Alaska has less population now than ten years ago and new mca- surcS should be adopted for develop mcnt measures that will bring men and money to Alaska. If all comm orc. ial organizations would get togethel and make suggestions in body 1t woUld be better than taking mdividua, acton. John Noon was appointed t. take the mattcr up with the Anchor age Chmber of Commerce on his pre- sent trip to the Cook Inlet metro. oIi. ana was instructed ,u formulate s.1'" plan to put the commercial organ,ha- tion into being.
 Various communications were rcad last night and ordered filed or answer ed. The Pathfinder" sent a cOmm2ni- cation to the Chamber stating that the margarine would Soon issue an annual giving each town one or two pages and generally setting forth the indust- rial side of Alaska especially aS a place for investment and industrial opportunities. The Secretary was in stucted to ascertain what space and the nature of the advertisement was wanted.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
DRY MEN WIN OUT

ST. LOUIS, Aug, A. Indications are that John M. Atkinson, of St. Lou is, and Arthur M. Hyde, of Trenton are the gubeinatorial nominees of tn" Democratic and Republican parties re spectively in yesterdays primaries. It is asserted their nominations are clear cut prohibition victories as both ran on dry platforms.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
HARDING MAKES SECOND
 SPEECH FROM FRONT POECli

MARION, Ohio, Aug, | Dccring appeals to class aS a menace Sccond only to the surrender of nationaitE to internationally, Nominee Har ling this afternoon in his second front oorch speech declared if he could choose but one he would "havc indus trial and social peace at home than command international peace in all the world." Taking up the League of Nations Harding declared that it vould be the other extreme to refer undum on proposed declaration of y.or
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
WOMAN'S PARTY APPEALS
 TO COX AND II hRDl\G TO
 MAKE PLEA TO TENNESSEE


 DAYTON, Aug, 4-- The National Woman'S Party has again appealed to Cox to aid in securing the ratification of the suffrage amendment by the Tennessee legislature. Mrs. Abbie $. Baker, political chairman of the party declares that unless efforts are in- creased the legislature will refuse to ratify the amendment. The Woman'S party made an appeal to Harding this afternoon to use his efforts for the ratification of the amendment
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04

LOS ANGELES, Aug. A. A pro- clamation pronouncing vacant the gov crnorship of the northern district ot Lower California, has been received from Mexico City according to Eduar- do Ruiz, Mexican Federal government officer. This is the governorShip held by Cantu who is now arming to resist federal invasion.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
HILLNAN IN TROl BILE IN
 SOUTH PLEADS NOT GUILTY

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, A- (. D Hjl!man, of Pasadena, former well known Seattle real cStater, pleaded not guilty today to charges of grand larccncy and conspiracy resulting from the alleged swindling of Edward Wincman out of 5000. The case was continued to September.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
REPUBLICAN PREDICTION

MARION, Ohio, Aug, I- Repre- sentative William Mason, of llG"oiS, anI one of the leaders in the fighS in Congress for Irish recognition, pre- dicted today that Irish sympathizerS will support Harding and Coolidge Mason declared that the Republicans will sweep Illinois by 100000.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
IS COMING TO SEWARD

SEATTLE, Aug, A. Steamer Jef- ferson sailed at 9 o'clock this morning with 100 passengers, mostly tourists, w. H. Hagenburlis going to Skagway and return to Juneau and catch the steamer Alaska to Seward.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
MANY MURDERS IN N. |.

NEW YORK, Aug. A. Fifty two murders have been committed in this city since January 1st, setting an un- paralled homicide record. The District attorneys office made this announce ment today.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
JAPANESf: IO REMAIN IN
 SIBERIA

character Anothcs note will deal with the occupation of the SaghaIieu dis t>ct and the Japanese officials arr ,a.,iu. Co explain in the newspapers thl, ,ar United States is within right in asking for definition of the Jap aucsc policy. Owing to the American. request there was much sentiment in Japan that the United States was har- boring ill Will towards Japan owing to .hh recent military arrangements.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
POLISH ARMY 0u THE RUN
BRAZIL KEEPS PLACE
 FOR UNITED STATES

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain, Aug" l. eve are keeping for the United States, her place in the League of Nations" said Dr. Di-
 cunha. Brazilian representative in the League Council. "The world
 owes the United States debt of
 gratitude for her role in the war,
 said the doctor.
 .es .sss sss so
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
R:IAlhDITS ] IN DUEL WITH
 THE COPS

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Aug, A. Six men robbed the Commercial Savings Bank at Moline, Illinois, this forenoon and escaped in an automobile with ap- proxmately S2O,OOO. The bandits shot Charles Mohler who may die and also engaged in a revolver duel with the police.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
MONTREAL GOING UP

MONTREAL, Aug, A. The port of Montreal, in relation to the value of foreign commerce passing through 1t, ranks second in the western hemi- sphere and seventh in the world, ac- cording to the annual report of the Harbor Commissioners covering port operations during 1919, which has just been issued.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
BR AIILIAN WINS OLYMPIC
 REVOLVER TARGET MATCH

BEVERLOO, Eng, Aug, A. Gail. hcimo Paqacuz, a Brazilian, won the Olympic revolver target match de featng by two points Raymond (. Brackcn. of the United States. The unofficial results give the United States the team match and second place individually.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
NOMINEE HARDING NOW
 PLAYING FOR THE MOVIES

MARION, Ohio, Aug. A. Nominee Harding threw aside his coat this morning, Nolled up his sleeves and made up the first page of his news paper while movie cameras clicked. Employees gathered about the boss and watched him at his work. The nominee is working hard Sa speeches and is scheduled to make his second front porch speech tomorrow.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04

TOKYO, Aug. d. There Is no indI- cation that Japan vii. refrain from carrying ou, military arrangements made to j,a with tbr problems aris- ing from the Siberian situation. A forth,omiuc note Co Washington will
 outline and ampIry statements re rasdiug the Siberian policy and the note will point out that the military al angemou,s are only Of a temporary
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
AMNESTY SUGGESTED FOR
 PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE RECENT GERMAN REVOLUTION

BERLIN, Aug, A. The Reichstag has adopted an amnesty bill providing for pardonS for all persons concerned in the Kapp revolution of last March. Exceptions are to be made in the cases of the leaders and those guilty of ordinary criminal offenses.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
4 1
 THEN SELF

LITTLE ROCK, Aug, A. William Crutchcr. a farmer at DeSarc threw four Of his children into bayou thi. morning and them drowned himself according to word received here thit afternoon. It iS believed Crutcher went suddenly insane owing to finamcia. troubles.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
FORE JAPANESE TROOPS
 ARE TO BE SENT TO KOREA

TOXIC, Aug, 4- Owing tc re pcatcd uprising of the Koreans, Jap m p,.as to increase ,z-Ner garrison .orces in Korea by nearly five thouS- and well armed and well trained sol dicrS.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
CULBERTSON IS RENAMED
 TO TARIFF COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON, Aug, A. William $. CulbertSou, of Kansas, has been re- appointed a member of the tariff com mission
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
COMMANDERS OF ALASKA
 PLIERS DAMAGES PLANE

PRINCE GEORGE, Aug, 4- Dam ages to Lieut.. Streets plane while landing here yesterday afternoon vii make the continuation of his flight impossible. The three other amy planes me remaining here temporar- fly.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
CALGARY POLICE CLAIM
 THEY KNOW TRAIN ROBBERS

CALGARY, Aug, 4 Although the police declare they have descript- .orS and know the names of the band it's who held up the Canadian Pacific caStbouud train yesterday morning tho search has so far been unSucCesS- rul.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
NO LABOR DAY PARADE

BOSTON. Aug, 4- The Central Labor Union yesterday decided to abandon plans for a labor day parade because many of the unions refused to participate unless the invitation to Gov, Coolidge to review the marcherS was withdrawn.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
MEN OF DENVER
 GO OUT ON A STRIKE AND
 NO STREET CARS RUNNING

DENVER, Aug, A. Although the Traction Company announced they would begin moving cars with strike breakers this morning, no cars are running today.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04

PARIS, Aug, | The Polish, French sad British military experts tcephoned from Warsaw today that the city must soon be evacuated, pos sibly within two days. The govern
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
POLES FAIL 10 BURN BRIDGES
 BEHIND THEM

mcnt will probably be shifted to Cra- COW. It is reported here that the Polish forces along the Bug river, Warsaw's last line of defense, retreated SO ra- pidly they did not destroy the bridges after them %IEsI
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-04
SCOTT FERRIS LEADING
 SENATOR GORE IN ELECTION

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug, A. Re presentative Scott Ferris is leading Senator Gore by heavy vote in the Democratic senatorial nomination re- turns of yesterdays primaries.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
Pacific Coast Earnings
Show Decline i'm Wear
Surplus of s209,5O4 Equivalent
10 $2.99 a Share Oh Common
Against G4.0O Tasf War

Surplus Of the Pacific Coast Com
pany for the year ended June 80,
after charges and preferred dividends,
amounted to $209,504, equivalent to
$3.50 a share on the S700O,0O0 common
stock, according to financial state
ment issued yesterday.
This compares with a. surplus of
$300,690, equivalent to S429 earned on
the common stock, in the preceding
year. Gross earnings were $5,494, ,SS4,
an increase Of $lS1,947 Net income
the balance after deducting interest,
etc, was $445,754, decrease of $751;
1856. The surplus showed an increase
Of $48,814, amounting to $780, ,504
Directors were reelected at the an
nual mectinp
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
Southern Earned
$642,078 Crea ter
Than &. S. Guaranty
Adventure in Self-RcIiance
Explained by President:
Road Returne Will,
Empty Treasury. He Saws

Without taking into consideration
the increase of $4,195,00O in wages
that were made retroactive .to Mav
by the award of the Railroad Labor
Board, the Southern Railway system
earned an excess of 5642,O7S above
what the government guaranty for the
SIX months ended August 81 would
cept the Federal compensation for that
period. '''f''
This was revealed by Fairfax ITar-
rlson,, president, in rhe company's
pamphlet report for 1919. which was
issued yesterday. Figures coverinr
the 1919 operations have already hcen
made public showing $173 a share on
me sl2o,o00, 600 common stock. Re-
ferrlng to the roads adventure in self
reliance, Mr.. Harrison said:
IF, by reason Of the addition TO IFS
expenses for four months Of the nsriod w ,'5
OF approximately S4,195, 900 in IN
creased wages, under the award of the
Railroad Labor Board on July 20.
l9Zo, without contemporary compen-
satlon OF Increased rates, the Southern
proper failed to secure the equivalent
OF the full guaranty in the period.
nevertheless its railway operating in,
come was $3,449734 greater than that
from the government operation Of the
- .iiiSo III tiic corresponding months
OF 1919, and, moreover, the Southern
earned its preferred stock dividend for
the period by its own operations. Com
pairing like with like, the result of
operation of the Southern was thus
more than S7,500,0 900 better than the
government operation"
Mr.. Harrison said the Southern Rail-
way was turned back 20 its owners on
March 81 with an empty treasury. so
that the company was compelled to earn
the first pay roll, due four weeks later.
Mr.. Harrison said it was the inten-
ton of the roads board Of directors
to press the company's claims for ad-
dltlcnal compensation from the govern
ment An aggregate of sl,771 1858 per
annum was asked in addition to the
three-year average of $19 653, 1893, but
for the year 1913 only $2031 165 was
granted, in 1919 $439 ,655 and for 1920
at an annual rate of 1921 ,25O.
"No hearing on the application and
no explanation Of the award was vouch-
safed," said Mr.. Harrison. Under
these circumstances it seemed to the
board that the award was inadequate.
The company expects, therefore, to as
sert it's claim for additional compensa-
ton in the forum provided by law for
the case of failure to agree with the
Railroad Administrations
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
Development Retarded

Formerly there was a rapid develop
ment OF railroads in this section. The
large trunk lines serving it sent out
branches in every direction, and many
small lines were built by independent
companies Consequently ten years ago
the territory was we'll supplied with
railroads in proportion to its popuia-
tion and to the amount Of its produc-
ton. Unfortunately, there had been
growing for some years before TINS an
agitation against the railroads winch
was creating an increasingly Strohg
public sentiment against them. Doubt
less some of this sentiment was justi-
fed by real abuses in the management
Of the railroads, while some of it was
not. At any rate, it resulted III most
Of the Southwestern states becoming
hotbeds of drastic railroad legislation
and regulation.
Regardless of the extent to which 1t
was due to this regulation, the sequel
was the practical cessation OF the de-
velopment of railroads IN the South
vest. Within the last six years most
Of the large railroads in that territory,
and many OF the small ones, have be-
come bankrupt and gone through re-
ownership. Up to the year 1914 the
total mileare of the Southwest con-
tinued to increase. Between 1907 and
1914. for example, the mileage in
Arkansas increased 452 miles; in Okla
hcma. 600 miles; in Texas, 2,771 miles,
and in Louisiana almost 1000 miles.
The increase in mileage in these four
states alone in this period was about
5000 miles Then the construction OF
railroads in the Southwest stopped. In
each of the states of Missouri, Ar
kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana
there was more railroad mileage torn
up between 1914 and 1917 than was
built. The same general condition has
prevailed since There has been no in
crease in railroad mileage in the South
west for SIX years.
Not only did the construction Of new
mileage stop, but improvements and IN
creases in the facilities of almost all
tie railway lines already in existence
almost stopped. This, it must be con-
ceded, was an extraordinary thing for
Z. territory which, it might almost be
said, had only begun to grow in popu-
lation and wealth.
Illustration of Shortage
The development of the agricultural
and other industries of the Southwest
went on after the growth of the rail-
roads was arrested, and, in conse
ouence, the freight traffic offered to the
railroads also continued to grow. 1t
grew so much that within recent years
the railways have had great difficulty
in handling it. Seldom has the effect
of shortage of railroad facilities on
the production and prosperity of q
section been better Illustrated than
recently by the effect produced by the
shortage of railroad facilities in Ger
tain parts of the Southwest on the oil
industry. Many important oil pro-
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
Unification of New Haven and
Pennsylvania Lines {Jrped

BOSTON, Oct. 13,-Plans for con-
solidation of New England railroad svs-
tens, and for joining them with con-
Meeting roads, were discussed at a spe-
cinl meeting of the Massachusetts Cham
ber Of Commerce to-day.
Unification of the New York, New
Haven g. Hartford and the Pennsvl-
vania Railroad systems was favored bv
ce-Presdent Edward G. Buckland Of
the former road. He said such merger
would have as its corollary unifcation Of
the Boston & Maine and the. New York
Central systems.
President Percy r. Todd of the Ban
gor Aroostock favored unifcation of
all New England railroad lines, and
Standardization of construction.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
ne. g52,7s2 Am Power & LIGHT Co Snhs;dia r;as

9oo'''" August gross 81 1876 273 Inc S47O776 A
2.O61, ,551 Net oarnings... 478398 Inc 2T4I8 \
1,44S, ,576 Twelve mos gross 687 Inc 4226272 I
1,705,929 Not 1909 639 Inc. 440Ol5 \
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
French Receipts Fail

PARIS, Oct. 13.-TaX receipts Tor
September showed q decrease of 32'-
10000 francs as compared with the
budget estimates, it was announced to-
day. The gross business on when
taxes were collected amounted to 292,-
7o1 500 francs, instead Of 0000 600
francs, as expected, causing the de
creaSc in tax roceipts.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14

Long Island

Chicago; indianapolis & louisville
august gross. S152S.5 $50 Inc $357,95,
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14

lems by railroad presidents and chair
men. Ralph Budd, president of the
Great Northern Roil,cay Companv, mul
dicnss the transportation needs of tho
Northmcst. tohich in many respects are
not unlike those Of other sections. in the
ffth article oac.-Financial Edi
tor
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
Guaranty Company of New York
The National City Company

which hava
e purchase OF these bonds We
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
Hendee Mfg. Earnings

The Hendee Manufacturing Company
reported a surplus for the year ended
August 81, after Federal taxes, charges
and preferred dividends, of $651 1884,
equivalent to $6.51 share on $l00O0,-
600 common stock. Balance showed
$621,4 ,451, while total income amounted
50 065. .247
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
96lla and interest. to yield about 75lco

r.
by
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
S25000O00
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Secured Gold Bonds Series B, TO
Due January

Secured Gold Bonds Series B, 100
January
td$
SO Series (h i
payl and without deduction 70 FedalI
n n Bono in mir
o. an
Series Bonds not ehenabh
January d 1hy beg
the d terms; the tina bonkc cannot epurdas
revert t the
GUARANTY Trustee
Mr. D summarized fa1ous:
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14

0 legal details pertaining to this W upon
Mess1s. Steon de RusseU NewY York;
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
Monthly Earnings

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe System
August gross .$22.1O6,2l1 Inc 4.G11,92
Dencit after tax. 4,064,2S7 Inc. 9.ll2.49S
Net oper. deficit 4,l66.6 623 Inc. 9.099.9S7
Eight mos. gross $50. 406,757 Inc. 34,099,S2s
Bal. after tax. 1S.S92,ls5 Dec. 2,705,37o
Net oper income. 1922, 02S Dec. 2445, ASS
Minn., St. Paul & Saulte Ste Marie
August gross.... 81 495, 638 Inc. Ss57 485
Deficit after tax. 1,29s, 065 Inc. 2.074 200
Net oper. deficit. 1,243,49S Inc. 1868 $40
Eight mos. gross 2S. 995.131 Inc. 2,5O1, 403
Deficit after tax. 1861 Inc. 3,316,o26
Net oper. deficit. 133,445 Inc. 2,766.T84
Long Island
August gross.... 53.OO3, 592 Inc. s3s6.o71
Deficit after tax, 439,S3 Inc. 1.176.3S9
Net oper. deficit. f0S.44l Inc. l,l27. 52i
Eight mos. gross. 16,67l,4SS Dec. 90 1872
Deficit after tax. Sal ,933 Inc. 3,39S,3Sl
Net oper. deficit. S2S,022 Inc. 3.534 348
Chicago; indianapolis & louisville
August gross .... S152S.5G Inc $357.o5s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-22
CHAPMAN WANTS THE ROAD
Bids to Be Asked on New Projects
April L.

The county commissioners win
probably advertise for bids on the
extension Of the hard surface road
on the Golden Belt from Detroit to
Chapman and on the Bee Line to
Herington April LIST. Chapman Is
anxious to have the road continued
to that town and viii also work 10
connect with the Geary county road
to be finished by fall II VIII require
about 2la miles east of Chapman.
From Detroit 10 the county line
the road will be placed on the north
side Of the L. +. track and will fol-
low the railway at Detroit cutting
out the two turns The Golden Belt
will have but two railway crossings
I'm Dicklnson-the Santa Fe on West
Third street In Abilene and the L. =.
at Solomon. Now it has six.
The residents on the north Buck
eye road are working on plan to
gravel the road from the pavement
two miles north. covering what is
very bad road especially the mile
from the orphanage to the pavement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-22
SCHOLARSHIPS CLUB ELECTS
Supt. w. A. Stacey Attended Meet
ing in Topeka Last Night.

Supt. w. A. Stacey Of this city Mt
tended the annual banquet of the
Kansas Schoolmasters' club In To-
peka, last night where Informal dis.
cnSsion Of school affairs was held.
Supt. l.. w Mayberry, Of wichita,
was elected president Of the club,
Sup. w s. Heusner, OF Salina, was
re- elected sccrctary-treasurer
Hereafter the club will hold three
meetings annually, one at Topeka in
January. one In May and one IN
October at places to be determined
later. A legislative committee was
appointed TO call on Governor Allen
ana request him TO favor legislation
calling for an increased tax levy and
bond issue for school purposes.
Prin. G. r. Rice, Of Kansas iCty,
Supt Ira Bright of Leavenworth /;
supt n. G. Kirkpatrick, Of Belleyille,
and Prin. T. f. Brooks Of wichita,
were elected members Of the school
club.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-22
OIL WELL WORK ACTIVE
"Traces" Are Reported In wilkins
Tets.

The Junction City Union says {;
Reports that oil has been struck at
the Sinclair wilkins well west Of
Junction city are denied by members
Of the drilling crew, who were In
the city yesterday. The drillers say
that traces OF oil have been encount-
cred several times and that for this
reason the drilling is proceeding
slowly and very carefully, The well
is down about 1900 feet, 1t is said. +"
The strike at Glasco appears 70
have been mostly imaginary The
drilers are still working
The Stone well is down about p
200 feet. other wells in the county
are progressing slowly.