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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-01
UNITED STATES AN
OASIS FOR A YEAR
Wilmington's Experience is That
Many Saloons Are Now Being
Used for Other Business.

Today, July 1, one year ago the vol
stead act went into effect, making tine
United States legally, if not actually, dry.
Since that time the Prohibition amenu,
ment has been ratified by the required
two-thirds of the whole number OF states
and uphcld by decision of the Supreme
Court. killing every hope but one of the
sswcts." That is the Interpretation that
Congress may put upon the maximum
amount Of alcohol which may be used III
the making of near beer and llght wines
under the provisions of the amendment
During this period OF one year mum
her of brcwerics and dIstllleries nave oeeh
made vacant or converted INTO manu-
featuring plants of various KINDS. very
few are continuing the manufacture Oh
near beer.
Tho greatest number Of buildings which
verc affected were the hotels and saloons.
A few have continued the sale of near beer
and other soft drinks in the hope that the
country might, in a spell of revulslon,
throw of the dry" ban. Nearly oil OF
these. however, have disappeared. They
have been converted to other uses or are
for sale or rent.
some industrial leaders and business
men claim that labor has been benefited
bv he dry" ban. They base their claims
ON the fact that bills are paid more regll-
larly and promptly than formerly. on
the other hand some labor men claim that
the dry law has not been beneficial.
The absence of disorder and riots at the
many strikes was attributed by some to
the fact that the men could get no liquor,
while others controvert this
Hospitals too are feeling the effects OF
the dry spirits, the number OF broken
heads. knife and bullet wounds to be
dressed an having fallen of since the adj
vent of prohibition Hospital attendants
say there are still some cases of injuries
where drunkenness is responsible but they
are very few. Saturday nights are now
ms quiet as sunday, they say.
The police department reports show
the number of arrests and crimes COM
mitted have fallen off to less than hall
the number IN the previous year. The
otmher of arrests for drunkenness and
disor,lerly conduct has also been greatly
decreased. The vagrants and arrests Tor
yagrancv have fallen 10 almost nothing.
The actual number of arrests during
The first six months of the year 1919 he
lore the prohibition act went into effect
Nas 735 The number of arrests for the
next six months, beginning July l, 1919,
and ending December 81. 1919, was | ,994.
There was also falling of in the number
of arrests during the first six months of
the year 1920, the total number being
only ,5S7.
The figures for the different months
beginning January, 1919, and showing
the number Of arrests for each month for
drunkenness and for disorderly conduct
are as follows:
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vertisement in Every Evening ADV
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ORPHANS COURT.

Judge flcTleri ! Rice presided in the
Gfphans Court Yesterday
Clifford y Munncfiug presented re-
tufuf III toe alcs II real estate Florence
Al and Edgnr A. Olson, minors. aud Of
William ~. Hawke, deceased, and the
s.l wcrr cOuhrmcd
Philip l.. Garrett presented return Of the
nl, real estate Of Jacob hoWalski, de-
csased, and the sale was confirmed.
William :. Smith resented return of
the sale of real estate Of Lawrence L.
Curran, minor, and the sale was on
tirmed.
Francis NJ. Walker presented petition
for the sale OF real estate of Esther A.
Thompson, deceased, and an order of sale
Was granted.
Edward A. Leonard was appointed
uardian Of Margaret NJ. eonard
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-01
Totals -. 1857

.
During the month Of June, just com
pleted, the total number Of arrests was
Dol, as compared with total of 5Sl for
the corresponding month Of 1919. There
we've only % arrests for drunkenness and
only six for disorderly conduct.
Rev. +. G. Prcttyman, head of the local
prohihitionists. expressed the belief that
they had reached the goal they worked
for. a dry nation. In spite OF the political
activities of the vets and few cases of
drunkenness which are discovered he
says the country is gradually becoming
used 10 the dryncss and will accept 1t
~ the best thing for all.
On the Delaware situation DIR. Pretty
man said: II am very much pleased with
the effort that is being made in this State
90 enforce the prohibition act. We have
not had as much difficulty in doing this
a. some Of the States have had. There
l. a disposition among some Of the people
a. lihcrahze the Noldsioqd act. We have
had some indication of this IN Delaware
bat not nearly so much as some Of the
other States have had. We expect next
fall. to stIive Ga set the man who VIII run
lof the public offices, for Congress, for
governor toe the state legislature, and
81 forth, 60 recognize prohibition and
pfomise thoy vii not uphold any attempt
g. llhefuhtu the Nuistcad uct.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-01
PLAN FLOWER SHOW.

A number of women interested In
children's charities are organizing and
planning an annual spring flower show.
At the first meeting of those interested
in the project Mrs. John Bancroft was
elected chairman and Mrs. i. Erie Edgar
assistant chairman. Subcommittee will
also he formed later.
The plan is TO hold sale of fruit,
vegetables, dairy products and any
garden or truck products to be given by
persons wishing TO aid the project. The
proceeds of the sale viii be given each
year TO IA different charity for children.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-01
WEDDINGS.
yoNrs-LArK.

Alice NJ. Lank and Frank r. Jones
were married on Wednesday at $50 D. m
at the home Of the brides parents, Mr.
and Mrs, r. Barrett Iank. 2909 Wash
ington street. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. r. 6, Collins. The bride
was attended by Miss Dorothy v Joyce
az maid Of honor. The best man WIS
Rutherford B Lank, brother Of the bride
After tho ceremony wedding supper was
served. After n wedding trip Mr. and
Mrs Jones will reside IN this city
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-01
FIKyTTO TXYTXXES.
Mayor Taylor Sets Good Example Il
Fellow Citizens.

Mayor William G. Taylor set good
example to the taxpayers Of this city by
being the first to pay his assessment of
taxes due today. He paid them ycster-
day afternoon, according to tax collector
of the northern district, Elmer KhInd.
City and school taxes arc due today
All bills have been made out but have
not been forwarded to the individuals,
who must present themselves at the Offices
of the tax collectors in the Municipal
Building TO obtain them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-01
SUGGESTED FOR SENATOR.

Ex-Mavor Horace Wilson and George
Sauter have been proposed for the Re
publican nomination for State Senator
from the Second Senatorial district of
Wilmington.
Captain Wilson has also been suggested
for the Republican nomination for COVER
nor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-01
Discuss Carpenters Wage Tomorrow.

George B. Miller, chairman of the ar
bitration board in the carpenters wage
dispute, said today that the next meeting
of the board would be held tomorrow at
II Is in the Hotel du Pont and not on
Saturday in the Service Citizens rooms
as had been stated. The board met yes
terday but was unable to take any action
on the wage question as the arguments
y-prts not curuulcfpd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-01
FAVOR WET PLANK.
City Democrats Call on Senator Wolcott
to Render Support.

The Democratic City Committee last
night adopted resolution favoring the
insertion of a .'wet" plank in the Democra-
tic national platform. RobertW. Kramer
introduced the resolution.
Timothy Mooney, chairman of tho
Democratic City Committee, telegraphed
to United States Senator Josiah O. VOL
colt, at San Francisco, informing him Of
the city committees action. Senator VOL
colt is a member of the resolutions COM
mttee of the Democratic National Con-
vention. The resolution proposes amend
ment of the Volstead law by permitting
the manufacture and sale of beer and light
wines.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-01
Attend National Garden Club.

Among the local people who are at
tending the National Garden Club con-
ference at Marblehead, Mass, this week
are Mrs. W. X du Pont, Miss Madeline
Draper, Mrs Charles r. Miller and Mrs.
Frank c. Talman. Mrs du Pont and
Miss Draper are delegates.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-01
Festival at Iron Hill.

A festival will be given at the farm of
Mrs. Schwartz, Iron Hill, Md. on the
afternoon and evening of July 8 by
the first NJ. p. Church of this city. The
members and friends Of the church will
60 by auto truck, leaving the church at
Seventh and Walnut streets at $50 a. m.
There viii be games and community
singing on the lawn.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
DENVER DOCTORS PURCHASE
 LARGE PIECE OF RADIUM

DENVER, Colo.-What is said to be the largest piece of radium in the West was purchased recently by Is leading doctors of Denver for $56,5OO.
 It is to be used in surgical and medical treatment. This particle of radium is said to weigh one-half of a gram. There will be plant built in Denver for the preservation of this valuable mineral costing about S5,0OO. The life of radium is esti- mated at 2,5OO years.
 Approval of the Government of the purposes for which the radium were to be put had to be obtained, as the Government controls the rare mineral.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
WEATHER IN EAST
 DELAYING PLANES

ERIE, July 2O.-After trying for three days to resume the flight to- ward Nome, Commander Street, who is in charge of the four army planes engaged in the pioneer flight, an- at an early hour this aft ernoon that no further attempts would be made until weather con ditions became more favorable. Up to that time, he expressed the hope that start could be made before night, and had everything in readi- ness for getaway. The announce ment that better weather would be awaited came after one of the planes had attempted a start and had come to grief as a result of hitting a soft spot in the field.
 Weather forecasts indicate that the planes will be able to sail for Grand Rapids tomorrow.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
MEN HELD
 PEDDL|NC CHARGES

Al Paul and O. M. Paff are un- der arrest in Fairbanks on the charge of "bartering and selling liquor" in the Rampant district, and were to have appeared in court this afternoon for the purpose of ar the case having been set for two o'clock.
 An effort was made by the prose- cution, represented by Assistant Dis trict Attorney H. J. Atwell, to have the case postponed until witnesses could be brought from Rampant, but Attorney Tom Marquam,. who was retained by the defendants, insisted upon prompt action, in accordance with the statutes, and he was upheld by the court, the judge in the mat ter being Commissioner A. J. Grif- fin. of Richardson, who is presiding at Fairbanks during the absence of c Commissioner Reed Heilig.
 The two defendants are out on bail in the sum of $1,O0O each.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
SHAMROCK BEATS AMERICAN CRAFT
 IN CUP CONTEST

SANDY HOOK, July 2O.-In the third heat of the international yacht cup series between Sir Thomas Lip tons Shamrock " and the American yacht Resolute, the former finished first this afternoon, crossing the line barely within the time limit.
 The Shamrock crossed the start ing line at 2:15:48. followed by the Resolute at 12:16:26. At 1922 the American boat passed the Sham rock to leeward, the British craft having had trouble breaking out her jib topsail. The start was made with a seven-knot breeze blowing.
 By 12:3O the Resolute had in- creased her lead to 200 yards, but half an hour later ran into "soft" spot and the Shamrock forged ahead.
 The Shamrock turned the first mark at 2:28:28, with the Resolute losing steadily. At 2:32:41 the British beat had lead of 600 yards.
 The Shamrock rounded th* sec ond turn at 4:26:29, with the Reso- lute at that stage of the race more than a mile astern.
 The wind appeared to be uncer tain on the home stretch and it was believed for time that the Sham lrock would be unable to finish within the time limit of six hours. The first heat last week was talk len by the Shamrock, the American boat being compelled to withdraw owing to an accident to her rigging. The second heat, on Saturday, was icalled off because neither yacht tin- ished within the time limit. The Resolute, however, was first to cross the finish line.
 How They Finished.
 The Shamrock crossed the finish line at 5:38:O6 and the Resolute at 5:4S:11. Giving the Resolute credit for the time allowance of seven min utes and one second, decided on by the board last week, the Shamrock took the heat by just two minutes land 27 seconds.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20

route to Nenana to accept a posi- tion as assistant surgeon at the Gov ernment hospital, having sailed from Seattle last Friday. He is accom- panied by two nurses who were en- gagged by Chief Surgeon T. o. Lake to relieve members of the local nursing staff who have resigned.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
RUSSIANS WARNED.

LONDON, July 20.-The British reply to the Bolsheviki regarding the proposed armistice between the Poles and the soviet troops, inti- mates that if the Russians advance farther into Poland, all trade ne- gotiations will be terminated with out further barley. The reply was despatched late this afternoon.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
TRAINMEN CONSIDER AWARDS:
 MAY VOTE TO REJECT TERMS

CHICAGO, July 2O.-The federal railway labor board, appointed by President Wilson to consider the de- mands of railway employees for in- creased wages, issued a formal statement this morning announcing wage awards aggregating six hum dred million dollars annually and nearly two million workers. The wage increases will average ap- proximately 21 percent of the pres ent rate of pay and are retroactive to May first of this year. The de- cision grants the workers approxi- mately 60 percent of the billion dollar increase sought.
 Referendum.
 The leaders of the sixteen rail. road brotherhoods, who were pres ent when the award was announce !, left the building immediately to transmit the report to the thousand general chairmen who are in con- ference in this city for the purpose of passing on the acceptability of the award.
 Officials of the various brother hoods refuse to comment on the ac- tion of the labor board and no statement is expected from them until after the question has been considered by the brotherhood chair men. The belief seems to be gell- eral, however, that the rank and file of the union organizations will re- main in line at least until refer endum can be taken to ascertain the wishes of the membership. This, it is stated, will take nearly a month.
 New Ta~iffs.
 It is reported here this afternoon that the railroad managers are al ready busy rearranging rates and will file new tariffs with the inter- state commerce commission as soon
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20

Mr. and Mrs. William w. Porter, who arrived from the upper Yukon on the steamer Alaska, left for Fair banks this afternoon, accompanied by Attorney Guy B. Erwin. Mir. Porter will address the people of Fairbanks this evening.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
FRANCE READY.

PARIS, July 20.-Referring to Lloyd Georges ultimatum to the Bolsheviki, in which the British pre- mier announced that Britain and her allies will defend Poland with large forces if the armistice pro- posal is rejected, Premier Millerand stated this afternoon that France is ready to keep her word and he ''is sure the British will be faith full"
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
TO REDUCE FORCES.

PHILADELPHIA, July 20.-A 10 percent reduction in the working force of the Pennsylvania railroad is to be made this week, according to statements made yesterday by officials of the company. In the Eastern region alone between 1000 and 12,OOO workers will be laid off, the reduction being necessary, it $ claimed, because expenses have been exceeding revenues.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
POLES REFUSE SOVIET ATTACKS
 ON RIVER SIyR

WARSAW, July 20.-The long awaited Bolsheviki attack along the Styr river, in Volhynia, began yes terday morning and was repulsed by the heroic work of seven Polish divisions which were thrown against the advancing Russians. The sue cess of the Polish defensive is an nounced in official reports issued to- day.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
WRANCEL ON JOB.

LONDON, July 20.-Gen. Wran- gels forces are reported to have virtually destroyed eighteen Bolshe- wiki cavalry regiments, in addition to which they have captured the Bolsheviki commander-in-chief, the members of his staff, and 10000 soviet soldiers. Sixty guns and three armored trains also were talk en.
 The report, which was received by the Central News agency, adds
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
SAWMILL
 N SUSPENDS OPERATIONS

The commission sawmill in Ne mana, which was started up several days ago by Foreman E. A. Head to dispose of an accumulation of logs in the boom, has suspended operations again and Foreman Head and the members of his crew re- turned to the Goldstream mill this afternoon. The local mill sawed about 10000 feet of lumber during the brief time it was in operation.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20

as possible, so as to provide addi- tional revenue to meet the increased wages authorized by the board.
 Not Unanimous.
 The decision of the labor board was not unanimous, some of the members dissenting on nearly every seetion.
 YArdmen Kick.
 Officials of the Yardmen's associ- ation, one of the new unions which struck last spring and whose de- mands were ignored by the wage board, declare that the decision is unsatisfactory and criminally incon- sistent. Other unionists declare that the trainmen, as whole, are not satisfied with the result of the boards deliberations. There is no talk of general strike at thlS time, however, the belief prevailing that no action will be taken until after the men have been given an oppor- tunity to make their views known by referendum vote. Express Company. Only 2,50O employees of the Am erican Express company are affected by the railway wage award, accord ing announcement made this after noon by railway clerks. These in- clude blacksmiths, machinists, cleo trical workers, apprentices and help CTS.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20


 left Mccarthy this morning for Fairbanks. Most of them are re- turning light, having made the trip to Chitina with outgoing passengers. Most of the tourists who arrived in Fairbanks on the steamer Alaska will return to the coast by way of , the Richardson trail. They want an opportunity to look over the dis trict before leaving, and probably will start for Chitina on Thursday. An effort is being made by Mar ager Charles Beam to induce the Nenana ball players to journey to Fairbanks next Sunday for $. game in that town: A wire to that effect was sent to Manager Joe Fischer of the. local aggregation today. Lieut.. Col. J. C. Gotwals, engi- neer officer of the Alaska Read commission, who left for Fairbanks yesterday, will remain in the upper town until the arrival of Col. Steese from the coast. Col. Steese is the new chairman of the commission. Fred Maurath, accountant in the Nenana store of the Northern Com mercial company, returned today from a brief visit in Fairbanks.
 The funeral of Anthony Boroje. oldtime Fairbanksan, who died in the upper town last week, was held this morning from the Catholic church.
 The funeral of Dave Hurwitz was held at Fairbanks on Sunday under the auspices of the Fairbanks lodge of Moose.
 An incoming mail stage is due at Fairbanks this afternoon, having left Richardson this morning. It is SUD- posed to have first class mail, from the Northwestern.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
NEW PROPOSITIONS.

LONDON, July 20.-The Bolshe- wiki reply to the British demand for the acceptance of the armistice proposal contains new propositions for the consideration of the Allies.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20

John Mathew, who recently ar rived in Nenana from Seward, has accepted position with the Alas
 kan Engineering commission and left for his station on the Fairbanks line this afternoon. He will have charge of one of the commission messhouses.
 Robert Joseph Diven was called Ito Fairbanks today to confer with
 Rev. Mcqueen, presiding elder of the Methodist church, who arrived in the upper town from the coast this week. The conference has to do with proposed consolidation of church work in Fairbanks. ... Dan McCabe, who came to town several days ago to assist in clean ing up the accumulation of logs at
 the local commission sawmill, re- turned to Goldstream this afternoon and will remain there probably until
 saving at that place is suspended
 for the season. -..-.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20

Nenana has a plentiful supply of buhach again, after being complete ly out for a considerable time. The new price is $1.50 per pound.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20

that 100000 Cossacks have joined the Wrangel forces.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
ASSISTANT SURGEON
 ENROUTE TO NENAN.

Dr. G. M. CuHra is a passenger on the steamer Admiral Evans, en-
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20

Nenana, the Gateway to Mckinley
 National Park.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
PERSONAL

Mrs. R. w. Calderhead went tt Fairbanks this afternoon on a briet visit.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20

1ensna, where Rails and Rivers Fleet
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
PERSONAL
s 4ssssxHHs 4 sHs Y Hx1 |

Seven automobiles, all inbound, left Mccarthy this morning for Fairbanks. Most of them are re- turning light, having made the trip to Chitina with outgoing passengers.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20

Tuesday, July 20.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-20
TEMPERATURE

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