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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
FAMOUS CLAIMS
 ARE WANTED BY
 NEW COMPANIES
Part of Cunningham Coal Claims Sought-New Com
 panies Apply for Leases

Two new coal companies have applied. for leases on ground located in Alaskan fields covering q total of 3,120 acres and calling for an in vestment totaling $1S3, 900, according to information received yester lay bv George A, Parks, Chief of the Alaska Field Division, General Land Office One of the applications is for a lease of 1,0S0 acres in the Matdn- uska coal fields, the other l.e;ng for 2,040 acres in the Boring River field.
 The latter, covers portion Of the ground once located by Andrew L Schofield and 32 other parties and nationally famous as '"The Cunning ham Claims. In 1903, one Clarence Cunningham, for himself and as agent for S2 others, flied on a large area of coal lands in what was then known as the Controller Bay dis trict. During the Ballinger-Pinchot episode, controversy arose over the legality of the claims. charges being preferred against the c,aimant with the result that applicatlcns for pa tents were held up and nearing ordered. by the Department of tho! Interior.
 Nationwide Attention
 The attention of the entire nation was drawn to the cases by the publi- city given the matter. Hearings were held on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coasts, also in Paris, France and Rome, Italy. Upon the findings of the special Commissioner appo;nt- ed to try the cases, Secretary Walter L. Fisher denied patents to all claimants, ruling that none of the entrymen had complied with the Mining laws.
 A new company has now been formed and has made applications for Blocks 26-27-2S29-3O-31 in the Boring River coal field, proposing an in vestment of $75,OOO, mining opera tions to be begun this year These blocks are about one mile east Of the holdings of Falcon Joslin and asso- ciates in the same field, and are also east of one af the government leasing blocks. They lie east of the Kushtana Lake and along Trout Creek and Kusthana Glacier.
 s1oo,ooo In Matanuska Fielo
 The other application is for Block in the Matanuska coal field It is west of the government operations on Block and lies on Wishbone Hill The company, or individual, making application, proposes to make an investment of $10S,000. Work is to begin on July 1 of this year if permits are issued by the Depart ment of the Interior. The applica tions will be taken up for considera- tion on June 20th by Secretary John Barton Payne. The names of the applicants are not known by the local office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
NO OVERCROWDING OF BOAT PERMITTED ON
 WHITEHORSE VOYAGE

In order that the passengers on the trip to Skagway on the first leg of the Whitehorse excursion the number of tickets will | limited to the nam Der of persons who. can be carried in comfort, thus insuring a pleasant pas sage for all on board. Glen Bartlett, who is looking after arrangements, said today that it would be impossible to hold back for last minute reser- vations and that when tickets had been sold for what the boat could comfortably accommodate, he would be compelled to refuse all other appli- cants.
 The trip to Skagway will be alI daylight, the Alma leaving early Fri lay morning. Music has been pro vided the famous Scotch Orchestra" being secured for the occasion. A lance will be given in Skagway Fri lay night where the excursionists will spend the night Leaving there early Saturday morning, the White Pass special will land it's passengers n Whitehorse in time for then to -ake part, in and witness al the ports and other features of the Kings Birthday Celebration. A big dance Saturday evening concludes he program at Whitehorse. On 'he return trip. the Alma will er1iVo in Juneau Sunday evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
JURY EXCUSED UNTIL
 FOURTEENTH; TERM AT
 KETCHIKAN STILL ON

Orders received from J, w Bell, Clerk of the Court now at Ketchi- kan, by telegraph late Saturday evening by Lafe Spray, Deputy Clerk of Court, excuse all jurors for the Juneau term of court to report on the morning of Monday, June IA, instead of having to report today. This means the postponcment of the local term of court an addition al two weeks.
 The Ketchikan term of the Dis trict Court is still in session, and will probably continue all of the present week, if not longer. Judge Jennings is busy with the Ketchi- kan bank leases, which are the only ones remaining on the calendar for the present Ketchikan term.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Liberty runs the best pictures obtainable, pictures that are shown in all the leading houses in the States. The Liberty is as nice and cozy theatre as you will find in towns twice the size of Douglas. The manager lives in Douglas and boosts for Douglas. He believes in supporting the home town. Why go 10 Juneau to see q picture show when you can See the best that can be bought right here? Boost for your home town first and always
 adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
,NAZIMOVA AT LIBERTY

A packed house enjoyed the screen classic Revelation" with NazimovG in the stellar role, last night al the Liberty theatre. The picture ranks among the first and it re yeals an artist that ranks among the first-a feature with a moral and one that touches the heart. | makes clear that the truth is always best. There should be more pictures of this kind as they turn the mind in the right direction. The story is of an Apache of the underworld and her struggle to regain her woman hood.
 The picture will be shown again tonight for the last time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS
BASE BALL DANCE

There will be dance in the Nat atorium Hall, Douglas On Thursday evening, June 3 to which everyone on Gastineau Channel is invited to be present. It is for the benefit of the Douglas Base Ball Team. A good floor and gcod music is guar anteed Tickets one dollar per cou- pie. adv.
 The Sub Chaser BIO baseball min is scheduled to play the Douglas team on the latters grounds tonight the game being called at 6:30.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
BANK PROMOTER IS CONVICTED
 AT KETCHIKAN
Furnival Found Guilty-In- dictment Against Ryus and
 Caldwell Dismissed

F. J. Furniya' Ketchikan bank promoter and realestate broker, re- gently indicted by a Federal Grand Jury at that place for violation of the Territorial banking laws, was found guilty of the charge according to a statement made by Territorial Secretary k. J. Sommers upon his arrival here on the Steamer North western. The hearing consumed ali of one week, the case being hard fought. The jury was out but a short time in reaching it's verdict.
 Indictments returned against F. E. Ryus and s. l.. Caldwell on the same charge have been dismissed Other Indictments returned were against James Bishop, Dean C. Cannon. E. J Williams and N F. Zimmerman
 All the persons indicted were charged with violation of Section 2, Chap ter 16, Session Laws of 1915, the specific charge being the filing of q false certificate and statement for the purpose of obtaining a charter for the Alaska Trust and Invest nant Company, The cases against Messrs Bishop, Cannon, Williams and Zimmerman were still to be heard at the time MT. Sommers left Ketchikan. s>ltence in the Furnival case had not N3een passed by Judge Robert W Jennhgs at thSt time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
FUNERAL SERVICES ARE
 HELD FOR NAT SWANSON

Funeral services for Nat Swanson who was killed in the Ready Bullion Mine last Thursday, were held yes terday at Odd Fellows Hall.
 According to a wire received late Saturday from the brothers of the deceased, the body will be sent South on the Spokane for burial in Tacoma, Wash
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
ISLANDERS co SOUTH
 FOR SUMMER VACATION

The City of Seattle leaving for the South early Sunday morning carried the following passengers from the Island: Mrs. Jack Livie and children, William Mcintyre, Mrs Law renceKaledovic and children.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
MANY PiCNiCERS

The gas boats Peggy and Earl M. each took out a crowd of young people to Young's Bay yesterday. The launch Anna also took out Q picnic party to Nevada Creek.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
SELLING OUT

Our entire stock consisting of groceries, mems furnishings, rubber boots, shoes and pacs. hats, caps, togs, etc. Fixtures also to be sold. Special freight rates can be secured on Juneau shipments.
 J. w. MARTIN, Phone 26. Douglas. Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
ANOTHER DAILY PAPER
 SUSPENDS PUBLICATION

RICHMOND, Va, May 31. r. The Richmond Virginian morning news paper, has suspended publication due to the high cost of operating and paper shortage
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31

Mrs Grant Clarke. krown as the "l'orty-five Minute Bride" be- cause of former marriage to q song writer quarters of an hour after she met him. and who some time later secured a divorce. surprised her friends d few days ago by secretly wedding. tais time to Walker r. Inman. The bride
 groom is the son of Mrs. James E. Duke. wife of the multi-milon- naire tobacco man. Mrs Walker r. Inman is the daughter of tine Ind. and is noted for her beauty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
MRS MARTIN ENTERTAiNs

Mrs J. w. Martin entertained q number of ladies at her home ol Second street on> last Friday after noon at a sewing party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31

Nicely furnished, 15 rooms tobaccos and soft drinks; nool, billiards, barber shop in con- nection EMILIO UBERTI. Mgr. Phone Douglas 25.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31

The adNertisemeTNts are something more than Aype and ttaik. They are daily servf.a your paper furnishes you in addition to the N her import ant news of thu world.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31

& Ritter for reliable service. adv.
 TRANSFER! Yes! We are at your service Call IA. Femmer
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31

Furniture moved and stored Heavy hauling done. Juneau Trans fer adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-31
HUNTER HOTEL, (Douglas)

Phone 26.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16
WHOLE TOWNS BURIED
Immense Flow of Lava Kills Hum
dreds In Mexico.
Volcanic Explosions Followed BY Sec
ond Earthquake Within Week
- Mountain Splits Open.

Mexico City.-Parts of the western
section of the state of Vera Cruz lie
in waste as result of new volcanic
south or Jalupa, have been wiped out
and only the kissing streams of the
| molten lava tell where they once lay.
The death list of 1000 shows no signs
| Of diminishing as new reports from
] the disaster stricken regions about
Orizaba and Cordoba are received.
One hill of a small range of noun
tains, the Cerro de San Miguel, near
Cordoba, split wide open. Within
few seconds a great stream of lava
and sulphurus gases was rushing down
upon the poems who were working the
| fields.
There was no chance to escape.
Farmers and their horses and oxen
were swallowed up by the flood. Old
| men and women, carrying children In
| their arms, attempted to fee from the
| rural settlements at the foot Of the
mountains, but they burned to death
| as they fell in the red-hot food.
A stream of lava 600 feet wide was
| flowing from the hill and was spread
ing out over the plain, threatening the
| entire countryside.
More than 20 villages have been de-
stroyed, dispatches from Vera Cruz
| said.
The towns of the state Of Vera Cruz.
on the outlying edges of the disaster
stricken region, are filled with STAN
peding cattle, horses and even wild
animals from the mountains, covering
| with fear, tanned by the earthquakes
| and explosions
Earthquakes followed the explosions
! and the flow of lava and, the entire
country is in panic for fear greater
disasters are to come.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16
THIRTY-FVE ARE DROWNED

British Steamer Hits Rock and Breaks
In Two In Storm.
Weymouth, England. - Thirty-five
members of the crew Of AZ Of the
British steamer Traveal were drowned
when the big vessel was wrecked on
Kimmer Edge Rock near st. Adams
head during violent storm in the
channel.
It was impossible for the coastguard
to shoot line to the ship because Of
her distance from land, and the crew
put of in two boats, which we're imme-
diately swamped.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16

CORDWOOD SAW FRAME AND 26-in.
Saw, $500. Send for Ice Tool Cata-
log. c. A. Hiles & Co., 2431 W. 18th
St.. Chicago.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16

MONEY TO LOAN on city property
and farms. Stephen G. Vasa]y, Vas
ally building. 1e
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16

FARM WANTED-I have a buyer look.
ing for a good, partly improved farm
at reasonable price that $1,000 to
$500 will handle. Would like 120 OF
100. Give full particulars in letter. r.
B. Willard, Little Falls, MINI. 45-4e
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16

Koreans Defeat Japs, Is Report.
Honolulu.-A Korean national army
has crossed the Siberian frantier into
Korea and has captured En- Chin from
Japanese provisional government
forces, according to a cable from
Shanghai to the Korean National as
s0ciation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16

enroute to their home after business
trip to the twin Ecities.
Lee Murphy, who is employed at
Crookston, went to Minneapolis Mon
dav. after a visit at his home here.
Mrs. Katherine Kerich returned Sun
day from a visit with relatives at Wa
dena.
Mrs. c. r. Cray. of Sank Centre is
here visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. H Love:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16

Mrs: Hans Elvig entertained for Miss
Ruth Elvig Saturday afternoon. the oc-
casion being Miss Elvig's 18th birth
day. A dinner was served at O'clock,
covers being laid Cor II. Decorations
were in red and white. 49,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16

Train No. was delayed in Little
a tire on one Of the engine wheels be-
coming loose. The wrecker was sent
down from Staples and the wheel was
renaired -. *Ste&s vi
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16
BERGER DENIED HOUSE SEAT
Socialist Barred from Congress By
Vote Of 1886,

Washington.-Victor L. Berger, Mil.
Waukee socialist, was denied a seat in
congress for the second time in rec
ord time. In spite of fight in his be.
half led by Representative J. r. Mann
Of Illinois, only six votes were cast
against resolution refusing him the
privilege Of taking the oath.
The vote on the resolution, which
was offered by Representative Thomas
Gallinger of Massachusetts, chairman
of the committee which recommended
Mr.. Berger's exclusion last fall, was
1913 to 6.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16

Mrs. r. J. Batter of Hoyalton arriv-
ed in this city Saturday and will spend
the winter here with her daughter, Miss
Eliza Batter, county superintendent of
schools. They will occupy rooms in the
kieWel building, Broadway East.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16
WANTED

WANTED.
! Your savings account. We credit in.
, terest semi-annually at per cent per
annum.-Merchants State Bank, Little
Falls. MINI. 15-tf
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16

DR.. j. H. Newman returned Saturday
from St. Paul, where he attended the
annual meeting Of the state veterin-#
arians' society. He also attended "a
sale of purebred stock at the South ST.
Paul stockyardS. 49, #sH
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16
TOWN OF ELMDALE.

Due and payable first Monday in January,
and must be paid on or before February e, to
avoid penalty of 10 cent.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16

F. H. Nero of Ellxo on Tuesday ship
ped the grocery stock which he recent
company, to- Dorset, where he will open
a grocery store.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16

BRING ME YOUR LIGHT BLACK
sMITHING. o. F. LINDQUIST, 215,
End St., N. W.-Adv. 1916
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-16
EVANG. LUTHERAN CHURCH.

EVANG. LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Zion congregation. w. L. Hass pas
tor. Services in Randall Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock and celebration Of the
Lords Supper. At 2 o'clock p. m. the
annual business meeting of the congre-
cation will be held. Sunday school in
Randall at $3.50 o'clock a. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13
WOMAN, SIS, HIT By CAR,
DIES In ASYLUM HOSPITAL
Annie Kelly Succumbs to Injury
Sustained November 2O-Eour
Hurt in Accidents Yesterday.

Hurt in Accidents Yesterday.
Annie Kelly, dfty-ave years old, 1920
Union court southwest, died at Wash
ington Asylum Hospital Saturday after
noon. She was struck by q street Cas-
at Sth and b streets the afternoon Of
November 20 and taken to Emergency
Hospital, where physicians sntd she was
suffering from alcoholism.
Police Of the first precinct preferred
a charge Of intoxication against her
and took her to washington Asylum
Hospital. It developed that she received
an injury to her head, and her condition
became gradually worse until she died.
Coroner hewitt arranged to hold an In
quest over her body at the morEue this
afternoon.
John Yetter. seventy-eight years old,
48b Pennsylvania avenue, yesterday ait
ernoon was knocked down and run over
by an automobile belonging to w. J.
Clifton, 1101 T street, at PENNSYLVANIA
avenue and 9Th street. Yetter was
taken to Emergency Hospital. where it
was said he was seriously hurt.
Mrs. ThomAs Melton. 1902 wisconsin
avenue, was driver Of an automobile that
collided with a street car near her
homo yesterday morning. She received
an injury to her left eye.
Col. Frederick NJ. Brown, L. s. A,
wardman Park Inn. was slightly in
jured yesterday, when he was forced to
make q quick turn to prevent his auto
mobile from striking another. in front
of 3032 o street. His injury resulted
from his car striking the coping in front
Of the o street house.
While crossing at the intersection of
Florida avenue and 18th street, yester-
day afternoon, Mrs. Cornelia Yeomans,
eighty-two years old, Cumberland apart
ments. was struck by the automobile OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13
"D0 YOUR INCOME TAKING
EARLY is new SLOGAN
Bureau of Internal Revenue ureea
Filing Of 1920 Returns Before
Rush Comes.

DO your income taxing carly.
Taxing a leaf out Of the book ~
the CHRISTMAS shopper, the bureau Of
internal revenue fs calling attention
10 the fact that though Income tay
returns for the year 1920 are NOT dne
until March Ii, 1921. 1t is wen to
avoid the eleventh-hour rush that
always marks that date
The bureau Of internal revenue ts
urging taxpayers not to delay in the
nhng OF their returns" says a Treas
ury announcement. aMerchanfs and
business men are casting up their ac-
counts for the calendar year 1920.
With the facts and figures necessar nv
TO make correct return fresh in
their minds, the making out Of a form
soon after January win be an easier
task than II delayed"
Requirements for paying 1890 taxes
are the same as those for the year
1919, and every person who filed a
mail blank form for the present
year, but failure to receive and All
out this form will not relieve the per
son from the obligation Of making q
return. Revenue officers are to visit
every part Of the United States dur
ing the next three months to assist
and instruct taxpayers in making ont
their tax schedules, and a series OF
instructive articles Is to be given ont
by the bureau, beginning January 8.
Every single person whose net in
and every married person whose net
income was $1,000 or moro during the
year must file a return, regardless of
whether exemptions make It neces-
sary or unnecessary for them to pay
tax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13
LACK XMAS TAG SPIRIT.
District Automobiles Very Slow
Getting Licenses for 1921.

District automobilists are not ap-
plying the principle OF early Christ
mas shopping to the purchase OF
license tags for 1921. The license
ONCE at thu District building had
expected to distribute tho bulk Of
next years tags before January. but,
unless there is a sudden increase In
business, this hope win not be real
lied. This win result in the ONCE
being swamped with applicants at
the beginning OF tho year, which is
unsatisfactory alike to the public
End the municipal authorities.
Heretofore Superintendent Of Ii.
censes Wade II. Combs has procured
a stay a. execution. 80 to speak. for
delinquents who had not procured
their tags when tho new year ret In.
But there is no certainty that this
leniency vim again be shown. in view
of the fact that the new tags have
been ready for distribution for some
time and the Commissioners have
consented to autom0bilists placing
them on their cars Immediately and
discarding tho old numbers.
Mr.. Combs once 10 equipped to
dispose Of 1900 tags daily without
undue strain on the clerical force.
yet the issuance OF only l,10O tags
represents the biggest days business
thus far donA. About 5000 tags have
been issued for 1871. with approxi.
Imahn2R a ~ anoeo ia aao dfEtE3hntnA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13
SONS OF REVOLUTION
OF D. C. MEET TOMORROW
Miss Maud E. Alton is to Speak
on Americanization -.
Problems.

Annual meeting Of the Sons OF the
Revolution in the District Of Column
b1a Is to be held at 8 o'clock TOMORROW
night at the Mason House. 1606 Zoth
street northwest
Miss Maude II. Alton, prfncipa1 of
the Americanixation School or the
District, is to speak on the Amer
ca.nixation problem here. Mrs Julian
James Is to entertain the society al
her home, adjoining the Mason House
Annual reports Of the society,s officers
are to be read. The meeting wiz
commemorate the 121st anniversary
Of George Washington's DEATH De-
cember IA, 1898.
The nominating commi ttee OF the
society will recommend the election
Of the following of11cers: For presI-
dent, Brig. Cen. George Rcharus, U.
NJ. c.: for vice president, William v
Cox; for secretary. Charles T. Light
for treasurer, Edward F. Aggs: loI
registrar, Reeves T. Strickland; 1or
historian, William s. Parks; for chap
lain, Rev. William Tayioe Snyder; foI
marshal. J. Miller Kenyon; for board
of managers. to serve until Decem-
Der, 1923, DR.. Marcus Benjamin. An
thony c. Addison, Clarence A. Aspin-
wall: to serve until December, 1921
Henry B. Byrd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13

the Order of the Mystic Shrine has
announced that the annual convention
of the Shriners win he held at Sa-
vannah. Ga, next year, instead of
Atlantic City, as previously intended.
The convention date will be changed
from June to May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13

should receive their independence. "Ja-
pan," says the paper. wishes the indie
pendence of her southern neighbor and
hopes 1t will be granted, but 1t is a pity
that President Wilson chose the end in
stead Of the beginning Of his term
to make the proposal. as the repub-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13

Frank Boudinot, NorthbTpok courts. and
her right leg fractured She was taken
to Homeopathic Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13
FREE PHILIPPINES DESIRED,

TOXIC, December 11.-Approval Is
! expressed by the Osaka Asah Shin
bun over that portion of President
Wilson's message to Congress In
which he urges that the Philippines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13

licans are not likely to grant indie
pendence."