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The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
UNLOCKING THE DOORS

The recommendations of the interdeparmental
committee made the Secretary of the Interior for
legislation relating to Alaska follow closely
suggestions made by Governor Riggs in his last
annual report to the Interior Department No less
than five of the committees recommendations coin
eide with those made by the Governor, and others
practically identical containing the es-
sentals and differing but slightly in the methods
Of accomplishment.
The committees proposal for annual approp-
ration by the Federal authorities of not less than
81 600, 600 for road construction purposes is one
that will be unanimously endorsed by Alaskans.
The roads and trails possessed and those under
construction by various agencies both Federal and
Territorial are both totally inadequate to meet the
present needs of industry already in existence and
assuredly do not make possible Development new
industries the opening up of fields for
mineral, agricultural or other research and work.
Not the least among the recommendations is that
pertaining to increased surveys of Alaska's mineral
resources. This field has been but slightly touched
iu the past 1t is true that many sections of the
Territory have been gone by Geological Survey
parties but nothing like thorough examination has
been made Its recommendations regarding fisher
les and investigation for fishing grounds
likewise offer encouragement
Speaking of Alaskan affairs in a message sent
TO Congress during his first administration. and re-
ferring to the construction of the government rail
way, President Wilson said this sis only thrusting
in the key to the storehouse and throwing back the
lock and opening the door How the tempting re-
OF the country are to be exploited is an
other matter. The resources in question
must be used, but not destroyed or wasted, used
but not monoplozed under any narrow idea of in
dvidual rights against the abiding interest of
communities"
Former Secretary Lane, in his pamphlet entitled
RED Tape in the Government of Alaska" declared
. Our work there is to be broader and more complex
Mineral and other must be opened 10 use.
the lands must be opened to settlement There
must be such administration of the laws as will
give prompt and ready assistance. unhampered by
red tape and unnecessary delays. honest settlers
while protecting fully the rights of the nation
against monopoly. fraud and waste
We are to encourage the building of industries
ard commerce, and the making of homes and farms
In the new Territory.
ITO do this must plan and build systems
d roads and trails. to connect the railroads sea
ports. farms and towns
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
Working For Alaska
Seattle Post-Tntelligencer>

Seattle POST ntell1gence"1
Friends of Alaska will regard with keen apprec-
iation the energy and the skill displayed by Repre-
sentative Curry of California, chairman of the House
Committee Territories, in advancing the interests
of the Northlaad. Not in recent years, if at all,
has chairman of that important committee been
indefatigabe in his efforts to obtain from Con-
gress the important things which Alaska has sought
His interest in promoting the welfare of the Terri
tory is only partly explained by his long residence
OH the Pacific Coast, part of which time was spent
in Seattle The fact is that Mr. Curry has familiar
lied himself with Aaska's problems to unusual
degree and he may be counted upon to champion its
cause at every opportunity.
Representative Currys bill providing for AL
aska Development Board, composed entirely of
real Alaskans, has excellent chance of becoming
law the next session 1t proposes to place the
destines of the Northand with its magnificent re-
sources in the hands of the who have pioneered
in the North. With opportunity to direct its
own affairs and to develop its great natural wealth
without outside exploitation, Alaska will enjoy an
unprecedented prosperity
One of the purposes of the bill is to take from
the Department of Agriculture the management of
the Northern forests. The chances of the bill be-
coming law have weighed by the Forest Service
with the result that the rigid regulations governing
the Tongass forest have been somewhat relaxed to
permit timber to be used for pulp paper and other
commercial purposes In discussing the action of
the Forest Service, Mr. Curry recently said:
THE department has loosened lit
tie, but it hasn't loosened up enough. It's
reasons for making concessions
very clear. 1t views with alarm the pro
posal take the Alaska forests away from
the Department of Agriculture and put them
under entirely Alaskan board. The in
ducements offered by the Secretary of
Agriculture for the development of the pulp
paper industry not liberal as those
Offered by the Canadians and until they
cannot expect much development
The shortage of paper throughout the country
has turned the eyes of the country Alaska whose
great natural wealth has hardly been touched 1t
is expected that when is made of the great
forests in the North they will supply paper to the
country in perpetuity. The growth of the trees
suitable for making pulp is so rapid that a new
crop may be expected every fifteen twenty years
The paper industry, while highly important, is only
one of the lines of endeavor which will be open
when opportunity is given to develop fully Alaska S
resources. Aaskans will give Representative Curry
every encouragement in his undertaking.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

We must plan the locations of towns and pro-
vide facilities for settlement.
Fuel and power must be made available for
domestic and industrial purposes.
Revenues must be provided without dscour-
agement to settlement and industry and there should
be bar to efforts for simplifying and lettering
taxation methods.
There must be and simple machinery for
he successful working out of this program. There
must be organized administration of the highest
efficiency in order that the abiding interest" of
the people of the United States may not only be
protected and conserved, but that the development
Of and industries incident to the opening
o the Territory may be encouraged and regula ed
with justice to all and along lines carefully cacu-
lated give the greatest lasting good to the great
est number.
While only a summary of the committee report
to Secretary Payne has been received up to the
esent time there appears to be to conclude
that it is working along lines suggested by Mr..
Lane 1t brings hope to Alaskans that at last
something definite is about to be accomplished.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
Advice

Ball Crank must be an old fash
toned man. Anyway, he wears 10.
9h shoes during the week and No.
on Sunday. But here is a contri-
button from Ball Crank:
'If at first you don't succeed, thy
second base. Billie Wood.
And if at second you don't succeed,
make a short stop before proceeding
to third, from whence you will be
sent home should failure again over
take you.-Ball Crank.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

There is an act on the Keith cir
cult in which character sings a
song about Vampires, and during the
song girls made up to represent
Famous Vampires" appear on the
stage. The list includes "Salome,"
Helen of Troy" Cleopatra Mad
anne du Barry" Carmen, and who
else? Who do you imagine is in
Guided in the list of Famous YAM
pires?" Why nobody but "Desde-
mona"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
Then Il Happened

81 wonder if you could?" unused
the Rummy as he poured a little
Tincture Zingiberis into his cereal
beverage to give it a kick.
"You wonder if you could what?'
demanded the Barkeep, as he grab,
bed the ice pick
"Why, if a boss kicked an en-
ployee out of the door. | wonder if
you could say the employee was
fired with enthusiasm" replied the
Rummy as he headed for the door,
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

I'VE point with pride" I'VE announce with de-
light" Eve condemn unpatriotic and un-Ameri-
can" 1--WE shudder to relate" I'VE brand false, ,"
and various divers and sundry other steroyped cam
paign expressions will be hurled broadcast among
the dear people within the next several months but
luckily few will be struck such missiles usually
20 over the heads of those at whom they aimed
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
Ouch

at says here that a wine manu-
facturer committed suicide by drown
ing himself in vat of wine said
the Old Fogy as he looked up from
the newspaper he was reading.
Gwen in death he entered into
the spirit of his business, didn't me-"
commented the Crouch.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
A WalI-Eyed PreVaricator

A WalI-Eyed PreVaricator
Smith is married, isn't he?" asked
Jones.
Eyes" replied Brown. "Why?'
Nothing" replied Jones, only he's
an awful liar"
Flows that?" asked Brown.
81 heard his say today that he
did not know the meaning of the
word fear replied Jones.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
Echoes of the Past

Echoes of the Past
Les Have A Drink"
Have One On Mel"
Zone More Won't Hurt va
Jaw, Take One More An Then
Well Co."
might AS Well Be Drunk AS This
Way"
"No More, Boys! It's Twelve
O'clock
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
QUAKER QUIPS
philadelphia Record.I

philadelphia Record.G
Those who marry for business may repent for
pleasure.
Heapng Goals of fire to be obsolete
practice
Beauty is only skin deep, but ugness goes all
the way through.
A broken promise wouldn't hurt much If
could attribute ii to carelessness
Many fellow knows his mind till he
finds out what other people think.
Even the fellow who has married an heiress may
discover that rich things don't with him.
All things are possible. STILL the man who tries
to kill time viii discover that time has lives
than a cat
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
Paw Knows Everything

Willie-Paw, what is piece de
resistance at dinner?
Paw-A steak after your mother
gets through frying it, my son.
Maw-Willie. you leave the table
this moment and get to bed.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

The President of Cuba has issued statement in
tended to discourage Americans from buying sugar.
He should worry. Americans not buying any
sugar these days than they actually require,
and if he does believe it, let him pay visit
and take look at the bottoms of pink tea
cups.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

Newspapers throughout the country appear to
have let up on the profiteers lately maybe that
is because the profiteers have cornered paper and
put many publications out of business. And it is
the first time the game of freeze-out has been
played
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
Ouch!

at says here that Billionbucks, the
financier, was raised on farm" re-
marked the Old Fogy as he loked up
from the newspaper he was reading.
Huh" grunted the Crouch. 80
that's where he learned to water
stock"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

1t is permissible doubt if there would be so
much trouble about finding mandatory for Armenia
ii Armenia had oil land, gold mines port of
any strategic Importance Detroit Free Press)
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

One thing noticeable about the Mexican Presi-
dency since the days of Diaz is that there is
very much talk about second term for anybody
(Iouston Post)
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

Having taken away the honor from San Fran
cisco as leading city the Pacific Coast, Los Ange-
les is trying to hog all the glory by going
after the earthquake record.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

The small boy who is thinking of running for
President when he grows up should begin saving up
right away for his campaign fund.- Philadelphia
Press.)
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

What is your neIghbor doing?
You can find out by reading the
want ads. He has found out that
they bring quick results when he
something.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
Luke MeLuke Says

1t has just about gotten to the
point where a first class baby isn't
worth 21a cents in this country. But
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
Plain!

81 am one of the plain neople.
announced the big-nosed tig-mouth-
ed, big-eared, pop-eyed Candidate as
he opened his address.
with the accent on the ajeciive."
interrupted a man in the audience.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
BITS OF BY-PLAY
By Luke McLuke
3:
Copyright by Cincinnati
Enquirer
Our Daily Special

Our Daily Special
The Fact That A Man Hasn't Any
thing To Say Doesn't Keep Hin
From Saying 1t.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE MORE THAN
DOUBLE THAT OF ANY OTHER ALASKA NEWSPAPER
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE
PRINTING COMPANY at Second and Main Streets Juneau
Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

Even the fellow who has married heiress may
discover that rich things don't agree with him.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

Many fellow knows his own mind till he
finds cut what other people think.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

broken promise wouldn't hurt much if we
could attribute it to carelessness
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23
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The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-06-23

roHN W TROY EDITOR AND MANAGER
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-10
ENGLISH TRIBUTE
 UNKNOWN HERO
tBy United Press)

London, Nov. 10.-The British en- pire today paid a remarkable tribute to the rank and file of soldiers who fell in the great war. The remains of an unknown soldier was selected at random from the cemetery at Ypres, and brought back to England to be buried in Westminster Abbey with the honors accorded field marshal. Burial will be given the unknown dead tomorrow, and his body rest be- side those of British statesmen, rulers, warriors and distinguished men of let ters.
 No attempt was made to identify the hero who will sleep with Eng lands great. Whether he was English, Scotch, Irish, Welsh, Australian or Canadian will never be known. No at tempt was made to identify the re mains.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-10
NEW WATFRWORKS IS UNCONTESTED NO PROTESTS ARE FILED Board of Commissioners to Meet and Organize Soon-To Push Street
 Tax Collections.

Meeting in accordance with legal notice previously given to hear pro- tests of any property-owner against the sutficiency of the petitions filed for the formation of a new water works Improvement district in this city, the city council last night found not a single objection filed against the proposed Improvement.
 A resolution was unanimously adopted reciting this fact and officially finding that the petitions contained a majority in value of the property in the district. The board of improve ment, composed of Frank E. Robins, V. D. Hill and G. L. Banner, is ex- pected to meet within the next day or two and organize.
 The first step to be taken by the board, under the provisions of the law regarding improvement districts, is to procure estimates of the cost of the proposed Improvements. When these are obtained they are to be filed with the city council, which will thereupon apPoIlt t DOdIu OI three assessors to assess the benefits and distribute the cost against the property within the district. When the assessment is finally made and approved the com mlssloners will be authorized to issue bonds to obtain funds with which to pay the cost of the improvement.
 Among the improvements contem- plated by the new district are the in- stallation of a new settling basin, the enlargement of the pumping machin- cry, the replacement with iron pipe of wooden mains that are defective and the extension of water service to sections of the city not now reached by water mains.
 The council adjourned early in order that members might attend the Com mercial Club meeting. The only other matter of importance acted upon by the council was the adoption of a mo- tion that the city marshal devote his entire time for the remainder of the year to the collection of street tax and directing the mayor to issue war rants for the arrest of persons fail ing to pay this tax or work the streets when warned.
 Accounts totaling $57O74 were al lowed by the council.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-10
SAY KANSAN FRAMED PLOT
 10 SHAY FIVE
fBy United pressl


 Norton, kans., Nov. 10-Carl John son, 17, made an unsuccessful attempt on Tuesday night to murder an entire family of five members at Athena, near here, according to charges filed in district court today.
 Charges filed in court against John son allege that Elmer Heisman, an Almena youth IS years old, agreed to pay him $200 to murder Jacob Heis- man and his family of four members, so that Heisman could inherit their estate.
 It was alleged that Johnson ap- preached the home of the Heisman family, and saw the five seated at supper. The family consists of the elder Heisman, his sister, mother, grandmother and brother. Johnson fired six shots into the house, one woundng Heisman's sister and a sec ond one striking the grandmother. Johnson then ran hurriedly from the yard and was later arrested in AL mena. He was held for grand jury investigation.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-10
BALL CLUBS AGREE
 TO DISCUSS PEACE
tBy United Fress)

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. fO.-Garry Hermann, chairman of the national commission, announced today that American and National League club owners will meet in peace confer ence Friday at Chicago in an effort to patch up the present difficulties which threaten disruption of both major league circuits. Mir. Hermann made his announcement soon after the beginning of his address to the Nation al Association of Leagues in session here.
 While MT. Hermann was speaking, he was handed a telegram from the five American League club owners. who stood with President Ban B. Johnson, agreeing to the conference.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-10
COTTON RECORDS
 SLIGHT ADVANCE

An advance of about $l a bale was recorded in the cotton market today. December New York contracts closed at 1902 cents, a net gain of 2 points, and January registered a net advance of 29 points, closing at 1860 cents. In New Orleans December closed 21 points higher at 1922 cents and Jan uary advanced IS points to 1893 cents. Spots in New York were quoted 20 points up at 2005 cents and in New Orleans 25 points down at 1875 cents.
 On the Conway market today the better grades of white cotton were selling at F 1-2 to IS cents, while stained and low grade cotton was bringing from 14 to F cents. Re ceipts were somewhat larger than yesterdays.
 The price of cottonseed was un- changed today at BPS per ton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-10
HUERTASTOPS
 STRIKE VOTED
 AT VERA CRUZ
tBy United Press)

Mexico City, Nov. 1O-President de la Huerta acted promptly today to prevent the strike voted in the Vera Cruz district last night by communists and the Federation of Mexican Prole- trait. Huerta granted the demands of the F important labor unions repre- sented at the meeting, and took over the business at Vera Cruz which would have been affected by the strike.
 Huerta announced that industries at Vera Cruz would be operated under federal direction until an agreement Is reached by shipowners and workers on the scale of pay and hours. The influence of the government will be used to secure an early agreement.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-10
ENGLISH FEAR RUSS MURDER
 INVOLVE ], s,
(By United PressJ

London, Nov. 10.-Complications between the American government and the Russian soviet are foreseen by English diplomats as result of the murder of Capt. Emmett Kilpat- rick of Uniontown, Penn, a Red Cross worker stationed in Russia. What ac- tion the American government will take is a question, as the soviet has never been extended official recogni- tion by the Wilson administration.
 According to Sebastopol dispatches. Captain Fitzpatrick and two other Red Cross workers were murdered by Cos sacks, who displayed considerable cru city toward the prisoners before slay- ing them.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-10
HARDING RETURNS
 FOR BIC PARTON
(By CnIted pressl

Point Isabel, Texas, Nov. 10.-Un- daunted by his failure yesterday to land a giant tarpoon, President Elect Harding went fishing again today. He cancelled his engagements for golf this morning and was away with sunrise on his second fishing trip on the bay.
 Mrs. Harding did not care for tn. hot sun and the heat on an open boat, and remained in the seclusion of their cottage.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-10

who on Sunday made confession of the murder of Edna Ellis, today re- pudiated his confession and secured a lawyer to defend him at the trial.
 A few hours before he was allowed to consult with his attorney, Ellis was examined by pr. Francis M. Barnes Jr, famous alienist, who pronounced him of normal mentality.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-10
IS VICTIM
 OF SUDDEN STROKE
(Rx United Pressl

Annapolis, Md, Nov. 10.-Rear Ad- miral Thomas B. Howard, U. s. N, retired, died suddenly at his apart ments here today. Servants found him unconscious in the bath tub, and he expired within few minutes after be- ing removed. Admiral Howard was director of athletics at the naval academy. i.aI..i
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-09
few APPLY FOR 1921 AUTO
LICENSES, GIBIAN REPORTS

Although Max Gibian. the local
agent appointed to distribute the
1921 licenses for automobiles.
trucks. motorcycles and drivers in
this territory, announced several
weeks ago that the licenses would
be, ready for distribution on Decem-
Der 1. but few people have applied
for them as yet.
A corps of clerks have been en-
ployed at the Perth Amboy Garage
Company showrooms in Madison
avenue to wait on the applicants for
licenses, but there has been but lit
tie for them to do up to the present
time. Unless people begin to obtain
their licenses at once, Mr.. Gibian
said today that 1t would be impos-
sible to wait on all when the rush
starts. and some will not be able to
operate their cars on the first of
January.
1t is estimated that there are
$4,000 licenses to be issued from the
local station between now and jan
uary ]. OF this vast number the
following have been issued to date:
Nineteen passenger cars, eleven
trucks, two motorcycles and twenty
one drivers licenses. Mr.. Gibian
stated that at least 1000 licenses
should have been issued by today if
the clerks are to supply all of those
who must have them.