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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
FIGG DECLARES PRICES
FOR SUITS MUST SHRINK
Federal Attorney Asserts Government
Proposes TO Learn Cause
of Advance.
tBy Associated PrcE.l


CHICAGO. Jan. 15.-Members Of the
National Association OF Retail Cloth
ier3 were told today by Howard Figg.
special assistant to Attorney General
Palmer in lighting the high cost OF l!v-
ing. that prices would have TO come
down. The present level and any in
crease could not be absorbed by the
public, he said.
While am not predicting that
clothing prices are going down within
the next six months, 1 repeat that they
should go down. There is something
wrong somewhere, just where cannot
say. / will add this. that the govern
ment is determined to find out just
where the trouble is.
"At the present rate OF increase n
suit OF clothes will be out of reach
OF the average person. Prices today
make y Impossible. for many to buy Il
suit. If prices don't go down the peo-
pie will be unable to purchase and in
dustries will become idle"
Notice was served on the clothiers
by Mr.. Figg that profiteering must
stop. Mr. Figg predicted a decrease
of % per cent in the cost OF clothing
if all business aFencies from sheep
and cotton raiser to retailer would CO.
operate with the government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
PROPOSE TWO CHANGES IN CONSTITUTION OF STA7E
CAUCUS SELECTS SAUNDERS FOR SUPREME BENCH
URGES lOO-AlLLION DOLLAR ROAD-BUZLDZNG PROGRAM
Bryan Defines Two Thirds
Rule for Casting Vote

WASHINGTON, Jan. I5.-"Ir the
Constitution were being rewritten,
In the light OF prcscnt-dny senti-
mcnt, think n majority would he
nbie to terminate II war;" shid VIII
liam jennings Bryan.
81 hnNe been usked how the Demo-
cratic party could cnabir the ma
jorItJ to cast the twO-thirds neces-
sary for ratification. The answer Is
TINT two thirds of u quorum
can rntify II quorum IN pres
cnt, In other words, n tNO-thirds
vote IL two-thirtls of those present
md voting.
'.Thc Democrats simply by refus-
Ing to vote would ninkc II possible
for mnJOrity of the whole senate
to east the twO-thirds vote ncccS-
snrS to ratification.
"If my one thinks thfk pinn have
outlined IL IL concession 10 the Re
publican party he hns not thought
the matter through. Yielding to the
majority in this country does not
mean either an approval of yvhnt tho
minority docs ar the ending OF the
contest. II In simply the ncquiex-
ccnce In the will OF the majority,
which Jefferson nuys IN tho first ruie
of the republic. from, which there il
no appeal except TO force"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
-CLElNENCEAU DECIDES
7OMAKE RLlNFOP THE
FRENCH PRESIDENCY
Premier Permits Friends TO
Place His Name Before To-
days Plenary Caucus.
tBy Associated Press. !

fARiS. Jan. 15.-Rremier Clemen-
ccau has accepted nomination for the
presidency OF the republic. /, was an
nounced tonight.
NJ. Clemenceau formally authorized
his supporters to place his name be-
tore the plcnary caucus Of the Con-
gross OF Versailles tomorrow, and
promised that. IL elected. he would nc
cept the mandate entrusted to him.
Supporters of the Premier immedi-
'teiy decided TO order ballots printed
bearing NJ. Clemenceau's name These
VIII be distributed among the voters
at versailles on Saturday, when the
Assembly convenes
Tonight's announcement was the
hrst definite Information that Premier
date. although It had been assumed
generally that he would run for the
office or al least would not refuse to
serve If elected
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
OPERATORS SAY COAL MINERS
WILL NOT KEEP CONTRACTS
frcsident's mmission Ends Eornn,
c"rfnSs nnd AdJourns to Study
Evidence Taken
lT'y AssOCIatcd Trcss.l I

WASN'T NGTON, Jan. 15.-With the
atorS il the ceutral comnc,iti,.a al :,
con INDICTED, the coal-strike- settlement
commission comm adjourned its formal ses-
si1ns S'0; today until Monday. taking under
auNlsc!nent statements and statistics !
reports which had been filed in connec,
tion with arguments during tho four
Phil II. Penna. Of the Indian, co..,
operators Association. closed the oner
atois statement today. There has been
,nlrty-three years ot collective bargain.
ing In the coal industry, he said. hut
now the operators are convinced that
the mine workers are IRRESPONSIBLE n
an association, and will not keen the
wage contracts which thew MARE
ienna formally asked the commIssjon
In behalf OF his associates, to consider
methods of making its wage award,
ommending legislation to Conrress
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
FLU sTIRs CHICAGO UP
-Four Death sand 900 Cases Alarm
Health Authorities OF
Windy City.
[By 4 ssociated Press. ]

CHICAGO. Jan. 15.-Chicagos in
huenza and pneumonia situation to-
da~ stirred the Health Department to
increased activity. -Four deaths from
influenza and sixteen from pneumonia
and $50 influenza and lis pneumonia
cases were reported during the day
Health Commissioner Robertson will
schools into squads, and will have
nurses in every part of tho city. AS
soon AS an influenza case is reported
the house will be tagged.
At the Great Lakes naval training
station AIS cases OF Influenza were re-
ported today, but only one death has
occurred.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
INDlCT BRIDE FOR MURDER
james T.. 0Dcn md Wife Held for
Singing of Edward j. KneIp
In Rochester,.
INV Universal service 1,

HUEHESTEI!, n. Y. Jan. i5.-Tnmes
l. oDel' and his eighteen-year-
today for the murder OF Edward j.
Knelp, whose killing they have con-
ffcssed. They will be arraigned in a
Few days IL is assumed they Will
probably Elmer ShaHer, will oc as
signed to defend them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
HOUSE HOPES TO ADJOURN
JUNE 5 BY SPEEDING UP
Regular Appropriations BILLS May Pass
before April I, MondcIl
Announces.
IBy Universal Service.l

I5y UNIVERSAL Service. II
WASHINGTON, Jan. i5.Sieaders in
congress are planning final adjourn
ment OF the present session by Satur-
DAY. June ., II was announced in the
House today ,by Republican Leader
Mondell.
we ought to be able to pass the
last or the regular appropriation bills
through the House not kitcr than
April ! and earlier, if possible" said
Mondell, and | am very much in hope
that we may be able to dispose of the
business before Congress and secure a
final adjournment by Saturday, June 5.
Just now the duty devoIVes upon us
to bend every effort and exert every
expenditure"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
win TIlt Lid s,,rb,iv.

CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Tho lid will be
corns wake in Chicago tomorrow night
according no dry enforcement officers.
y, " hen en-, maiiednlght arrives. bringing with
a. constitutional prohibition, IL will
looms Of the city, it was predicted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
TO Extend Mall LIne..

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-EXtensfon
TO NIL mail lines OF the space basis
system in paying tho railroads for
transporting the mails was prescribed
In new regulations issued BY the In
tcrstate Commerce Commission today
In deciding complaints Of the railroad,
for changed methods OF compensation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
LEAVES PORT OF FIUME
UNDER CONTROL OF LEAGUE
Premier Nifti Declare. Solution of
Problem IL Now Tn 10
JuGO-SInyH.
tBy Associnted Press. ]

PARIS. Jan 1.-THE settlement Of
the Adriatic question now lies exclu-
Nitti OF Italy, said this evening. ns
the agreement. which was sent TO Bel
grade for approval yesterday. shows
that France. Great Britain and Italy arc
in complete accord. 1t has been com
municated TO Washington, where it is
hoped it viii receive favorable In
dorsemcnt
Referring 10 tho text Of the COM
promise. Premier Nitti said that Italy
offered to leave the port Of Fiume and
the railways at Sussak under control
of the league of nations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
RI0TING AT T0UL0N
Uprisings Are Cnuaed by Insufficient
nrend Supplies. Says berlin
Report.
lBy Associated Prcss.l

LONDON. Jan. 15.-A wireless dis
mutinics have broke out among the
French naval forces and troops at
Toulon. tho military and naval port
OF France on the Mediterranean. Tho
uprisings were caused by Insufficient
bread supplies, the message asserts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
DELAYS BURNING IN EFFIGY
Hilarious Individual Sets Excelsior on
Fire Intended for the Tenn
pcrnncc Celebration
fBy Associated Press

: I ny ]f5soCIattd I'rOS9.J
ATLANTA, Jan 15.-BurninE of John
Barleycorn in effigy. planned by tom
perance societies at downtown cor
ner hero tonight, was somewhat de-
lnyed because q hilarious Individual
prematurely made bonfiro Of n pile
OF dry excelsior that was TO have pcen
John BIS pyrc.
tIon house accused Of the burninS and
lodged against him charge or drunk
and disorderly conduct"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
BUF0RD NEARs DESTINATION
Soviet Ark VIII Reach BaItic Port To.
day, Officials mt Washing
ton Announce.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The Soviet
ark" Ruford, carrying undesirable allen
deported from the United States will
reach her European destination tomor-
row, officials here said tonight. They
would not reveal the port TO which
the ship is bound.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
HARRY S. NEW is GUILTY
Jury Brings i'm Verdict OF Murder In
Second Degree mt Los
Angeles.
by Associated Press. |

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 1.-the jury
returned a verdict of murder in the
second degree i'm the case of Harry s.
New here today. New was charged
with the murder of Miss Freda Lessor
in July.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-16
GREAT POSTAL BILL PASSES
Largest Post-OGce Appropriati tiou
Measure on Record Carries
SJ0O,0S7, ,SOS for 1921

BY AssocIntcd Press
WASHINGTON. w Jan. 15.--Thc largest
post -oifice appropriation bill ever pre-
sented, carrying S460,977.S6S for main
tenance OF the department during 1921,
was passed today by the House
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09

Hellenthal in brief contended that where plaintiff had knowledge of possible cause of damage and dam age followed, under the law, she could not collect; that the "planking used by the plaintiff was a platform and was private property and in no sense public street or thorough fare" and that the hole which cause the damage was itself caused by several men jumping on the plank, and not by ordinary decay, and that defendant company had no know!- edge of the hole in the plank; also that the verdict was excessive At torney Roden combatted those points by declaring that usage made the planking a thoroughfare, and that considering the nature of the injur- ies, and the earning power of the plaintiff, the amount of the verdict was not excessive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
FLU CONFERENCE HELD

With four mild cases of influenza being treated here by local doctors Municipal and Territorial Health authorities were on the alert Mon- day for signs that the plague might become epidemic here. Every pre- caution would be taken, it was said to prevent spread of the disease
 The entire City Council met with Dr. L. O. Sloane, Territorial and City Health Officer, Sunday afternoon, and reviewed the situation.
 Monday morning it was learned hat if the flu gets on a rampage here the schools, theatres and other public buildings where people con- gregate would be closed The action was thought, however, to be a re- mote possibility
 There are fifty-six cases at Sitka, and sixty-two at Ketchikan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
GUILTY
 SAYS JURY IN
 DECIDING CASE
First of Fish Piracy" Cases Ends Tn Conviction on Two
 of Three Counts

Ernest Stage was found guilty on two separate charges of assault with intent to commit robbery, and not guilty of a charge that he shot at Capt Alfred Knutson with intent to kill, by jury in the United States District Court Saturday night A sealed verdict was brought in after the jurors had deliberated for three hours It was announced in court Sunday morning at II o'clock
 The case attracted wide attention. not only in Alaska, but in Seattle, and the National capital, being the first of the alleged fish piracy" cases definitely decided. At previous trial of the case, the jury disagreed. The second trial lasted a week.
 The penalty which may be imposed by the court on each count sustained by the jury's verdict, is from one to fifteen years in the penitentary. The defendant is out on bonds.
 Al and Ike Weathers, jointly in dicted with Stage, will have separate trials the first of which was set for this afternoon.
 Stage and the Weathers brothers were charged by the grand jury with having assaulted trap watchmen. and ''shot up the cannery tender For ester, of the Hoonah Packing Com pany, early in July last year.
 A confession signed by Stage was introduced as evidence at his trial, but when the defendant took the stand he alleged he had made it un- der duress. The confession involved 20 or 30 men whom Stage said were robbing fish traps. Those to whom the confession was made testified that it had been voluntarily and de- 1ied that there was duress.
 In his instructions to the jury Judge Robert w. Jennings left to the jurors the questions as to whe ther or not Stage told the truth in his confession, and whether he made he confession under compulsion
 The court reminded the jury that the canner.es were not on trial and the question as to the number of fish traps in Alaska waters was not an issue. On the other hand he remind ed the jury that man was on trial on serious charge, and that the preponderance of evidence must be established beyond reasonable doubt before verdict of guilty could be rendered. He also instruct cd the jurors that they were the sole judges of the veracity of witnesses.
 Henry Roden and o. P. Hubbard defended Stage, and James A. Smser. United States Attorney, conducted the prosecution.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
THREE NEW CITIZENS

From the questions asked prospec- tive citizens by the District Attorney today, who wanted to know if the applicants ever belonged to the l. w W. or any soviet society and what the applicants thought of those or ders. it is indicated that no .Wob- plies" and be admitted to citizen ship through the District Court oi this Division. Those who passed the examination are Thomas Hanson Lando and UlriX Hagblatt Benksen of Norway, whose witnesses were Lyder c. Stevenson and John c. Al len of Petersburg, and James Wrist Davies. of England, whose witnesses were James Mahoney and James E Kelly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
JOHN RUSTGARD
 FILES FOR OFFICE
Former U. s. District At torney Will Run For Att
 torney General

John Rustgard today filed his declaration of candidacy for the Re publican nomination for Attorney General of Alaska.
 MT. Rustgard is a Wickite among Republicans and one of the attor neys for Judge Wickersham in his contest for the Delegatesship. He resided at Nome for years, practiced law there and at one time was May }or of the city. He was appointed United States District Attorney shortly after he came to Juneau. and served in that office for several years, since which time he has prac- ticed law with offices in the Gold stein Building.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
AND DEPARTURES
 ON EAMSHIP SEATTLE

Passengers leaving on the steamer City of Seattle of Seattle which sailed Sunday are F. H. Evans, A. G. Mo sier, John Mclaughlin and Nick Pro kopion for Seattle; Captain Jandos Thomas Riley and J. Stanier for Sit ka; L. E. Dalgity for Wrangell, and R. Rubein for Petersburg.
 Those arriving for Juneau were Louis A. Kemer, Louis Carpentier Nels Landon and wife and son, Mrs L. A. Green, o. A. Tucker, Herman BOener w. L. Martin, J. c. Mabolin George R. Marshall, Mrs Martin Lynch and two children, Lem Dur gan, H. T, Tripp, c. s. Butler, c. NJ Mitchell
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
MOTION IS DENIED AND
 JUDGMENT IS RENDERED

In the case of Sam Beckoff vs the Dan Creek Mining Company Judge Jennings today rendered a decision on the motion of defendant for a new trial and for a special judgment, de nying the former and granting the latter. The defense in asking judg- ment alleged that plaintiff had gam bled on the verdict of the jury by keeping money which he accepted
 from the company when he had signed a release.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
NOTICE FOR RE-TRIAL OF MUGFORD DAMAGE
 CASE IS PRESENTED
Judge Jennings Takes Motion Un- der Advisement After Opposing
 Counsel Submit Arguments

Judge Robert w. Jennings took under advisement this forenoon the motion of Attorney J. A. Hellenthal for a new trial in the case of May Mugford vs. the Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Company in which a juyr recently granted a verdict of $13,500 for personal injuries caused by hole in the planking in front of the Treadwell Club.
 Attorney Henry Roden for Miss Mugford and Mr. Hellenthal for the defendant submitted arguments. MT
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
TWO COUPLES WED

Harold William Magorty and Miss Frances Mcclure were married Sat urday by Commissioner N L. Bur- on. A license was issued for mar riage to Jack Watson and Susie Jack, Natives.
 Another marriage performed Sat urday was that of Ceasar Figurelli 9nd Marie Sylvia Ruath The lat ter was the young woman who cap tured the price of a wrist watch as the most popular young woman oi Juneau at the recent Catholic Ba. zaar
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
CASkEY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR THE
 FRISCO CONVENTION

FAIRBANKS, Feb. 9.-J Harmon Caskey, at the solicitation of the De mocratic Divisional Committee and other Democrats, has become a can didate to be Delegate to the Demo cratic National Convention at San Francisco. His declaration of can didacy was today mailed to the Ter ritorial Secretary.
 MT Caskey was publisher of the Fairbanks Daily Citizen, the plant Of which was burned out short time ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
DIVORCE IS GRANTED

A decree of divorce was granted in district court Saturday to Mrs. Harriet M. Jameson from E. c. lame son. by default. Mrs. Jameson being awarded the custody of the couples minor child.
 Mrs. Jameson and Master Jack Jameson are here on their way to Washington. D. C., from Fort Seward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
JEFFERSON" SAILING DELAYED

Word has been received by Agent w. E. Nowell of the Alaska Steam ship Company that the sailing of the steamer Jefferson. scheduled to leave Seattle yesterday, has been postponed indefinitely
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
LIMP COAL FOR ALL

The fact is again prominent that we are not out of order in Juneau
 as it is once more evident that We are supplying the town with lump coal Come one. come all. the coal is good. and only $14 end $16 per ton, delivered Femmer & Ritter, Phone lI4. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
AT THE LYNDA HOTEL

Recent arrivals at the Zynda Ho- tel are MT, and Mrs. John Johnson of Jualin, Ferdinand D. Labbe, of Portland, Ore, representing Mar shall Wells & Co.,, and J. C. Newlin, of Texas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
TAkU BANNERS ARRIVE

w. Johnson, J. Ashlind H. Hanson and wife, O. Roswald and E. Cononle arrived on the City of Seattle and were landed at Taku, where they will prepare for the canning season on the Taku river and inlet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
NEBRASkAN GOVERNOR
 IS DUE AT SEATTLE E

SEATTLE, Feb. Ex-Governor Me Kelyie of Nebraska will arrive here tomorrow. He will be the principal speaker at the Lncolns birthday banquet of King County Republicans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
NnTICE

After February 10 no telephone rentals for the month of February will be accepted at discount. All remittances by mail must bear post mark of not later than last discount date. Please be prompt.
 JUNEAU 6 DOUGLAS TELE- adv. PHONE co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09

E. R. Stivers. Deputy Collector of Customs, who left for Los Angeles sometime ago on account of his health, is improving under the care of specialists, according to informa- ton received at the Juneau Customs headquarters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
Now Bound North

Now Bound North Admiral Watson is scheduled 10 arrive here Wednesday night Princess Mary is scheduled to arrive here tomorrow night.
 Scheduled Sailings Alameda is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow.
 Southbound Sailings Alaska is scheduled to sail southbound tomorrow. Princess Mary is scheduled to southbound Thursday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
NEVADA FOR SUFFRAGE

RENO, New, Feb 9-The Nevada State Legislature ratified the sui frage amendment to the constitution late Saturday afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
MAsoNs, ATTENTION!

The regular stated communication of Mount Juneau Lodge 147, F. X A. M., will be held Monday evening at 7:30 sharp. Work in M. M. degree
 Adv. HARRY K, BROWN, Sec.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
HADLIN IS INJURED

R. Hadlin was brought from Pet 5rsburg, where he was injured, and vas taken to the Dawes Hospital.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
GETS NEW CAR

Edward Haller secured on recent boat a new seven-passenger ma chine, fdom the outside, for travel ing the roads about Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
BABY GIRL IS BORN

Mrs. l.. E. Mccoy and baby girl are getting along nicely at the Dawes Hospital The little one was born Saturday morning
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09
APPEAL TRANSCRIPT FILED

A transcript of appeal has been filed with the Clerk of the Court in the case of the estate of F. Mathe- son of Wrangell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-09

Of course you want good coffee with your meals. We have it. Al lska Grill. adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-24

board, park board, harbor board-all
are abolished and the entire city
government centers in the five men
whose duties are clearly defined and
who cannot escape responsibility
with the eyes of the entire city upon
them.
Corruption and crookedness are
possible, of course. No government
has yet been devised hat is perfect.
but all must admit that it will be
harder to get away with such stun
under the commission form of gov
eminent when there are only five
men to watch than under our present
system spread out all over the lot
with responsibility resting nowhere.
Truly, there is every reason from
a taxpayers point of view to favor
the adoption of the commission form
of government. Now is the time to
get together and put it acros
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-24
Ripping Rhymes
BY WALT MASON.
ALL IN VAIN

/ was weighing, on the quiet,
more than any gent should weign;
SO | tried n rigid diet, and / ate but
once a day. All the things l like
were banished, so my system might
grow thin; all the PIES and dough-
nuts vanished rom the larder and
the bin. l was thicker, I was road
err, than a mortal man should De:
SO I fed on bran and fodder and
fresh pumpkins from the tree. On.
l lived on slaw and gherkins, TIL
my fo..ei grew thin and spare, till l
lost some even frllins of the lard
I used TO wear. But I'm C again
devouring grub that pleases every
sense, and the horses feed is sour
Ing, with the garbage. by the renee,
Fer I'll sleep beneath a hummocS
in the boneyard's solemn hush, ere
I'll torture my old stomach with the
fa~t-reducing mush. So l beckon to
the waiter and l tell him he may
bring ribs OF beef and brown pota-
ter. pie and cake and everything.
For the life we live is worthless II
we're eating shredded straw. n
the DAYS are dark and mirthless,
and there ought to be a law. You
RAY feel yourself grow fatter as you
face the grooming board: what the
dickens does it matter? Eat the
best you can afford. Through the
yictuals take 4 header, eat whiie
you are drawing breath: for there is
no dead man deader than the one
who starved to death.