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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
26 Deaths from Sleeping
 Sickness Reported in N. Y.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Twenty six deaths out of total of 125 cases of sleeping sickness, have been re ported here since January 1. health department authorities announced to- day. The disease, it is believed is post influenza malady.
 CINCINNATI, Feb. 9.-The first death here from sleeping sickness was reported today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
South Africa Secession
 From Empire Is Averted

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Feb. 9.-Secession of South Africa from the British Empire will not be at tempted by the newly elected leg islature assembly, the secession party, headed by Gen. Hertzof. fa- nous Boer leader, having been de- cisively defeated in yesterdays cleo tions by Gen. Shuts party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
Hopeful of Settlement.

"The present question has there fore been engaging the most careful attention of the Japanese govern ment They have approached the problem from the higher standpoint of Japanese American friendship and
 with full regard to the close and important relations of common in terests between the two nations. and they have placed supreme import ance on a prompt and satisfactory solution of the difficulty caused by the unfortunate movements in Cali fornia. They have authorized their representatives at Washington to discuss the situation with the State Department and a frank and free exchange of views has been pro ceeding on various points involved. It is regretted we are not yet in a
 position to publish the results of
 these discussions. but we confidenly trust an adjustment compatible with
 the honor and interests of both countries may be finally arrived at '
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
BAN ON IMMIGRATION DISAPPROVED
Governmental Drama Staged Presidential Vote CanvaSSed

formally declared 
 United States beginning March 4,
 Thus the 1920 Presidential eec chamber House President Thomas electoral 127 James Cox Ohio of Hyde Park New York
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
CHOICE OF HANGING OR
 FIRING SQUAD WITHDRAWN

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb 9. Condemned murderers in the State of Utah would be electroeuted under provisions of a bill passed by the lower house of the Utah Legislature today The measure now goes to the Senate.
 Under the present law condemned hanged or facing a firing squad
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
SHERIFF FORCETS
 TO HANG SLAYER
 ON DATE FIXED
Louisiana Authorities Quandary Over Negro
 Murderer's Case.

BATON ROUGE, La, Feb. g. Sheriff T A. Grant, of Ovchita Par ish, today notified Gov. R. c. Pleas ant that he forgot to hang Lonnie Eaton. negro convicted of murder on February 4. the scheduled date of execution, and asked what he should do about it.
 The Governor put the question up to the Attorney General
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09

during and after the war. are to be used in the maintenance of the regular army under orders just ts- sued by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker War Department officials say f is not the intention to make the use of such things a permanent policy and that fresh meats and vegetables would continue to form a part of the soldiers daily rations. The sole purpose in putting such surplus stocks to such use. it was said. was to reduce maintenance costs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
Crude Oil Prices Drop
 50 Per Cent in l6 Days

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Feb. D. Prices of crude oil produced in the mid continent fields of Kansas and Oklahoma today dropped to one half the price asked 16 days ago. Rein CTS quoted a price of $1.75 per bar rel Restriction of demand and over abundance of production are given as reasons for the reduced price.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
State Troopers Ordered
 Out in Streetcar Strike

ALBANY. N Y, Feb. 9.-State troopers. ordered out yesterday be- cause of violence in connection with a street carmen's strike here. arrived here today to assist. the police dur ing the strike About 1,200 trac- ton company employees have walked out and cars are being operated by strike breakers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09

The recording of the votes was at tended by all the formality and so, emnity prescribed by the Constitu tion, and there rot only were pres ent the members of the Senate anG House, but many relatives and friends of the successful candidates.
 Two highly polished mahogany boxes, inlaid with rosewood and ho,- lywood, were dumb actors in this drama of democratic government. Resting on the Vice-President's desk they contained the official ballots of the electors of the forty eight states. In alphabetical order, be- ginning with Alabama's vote. the re- turns. in large envelopes, blazing with seals, were opened by the Vice President, handed to the Senate and House tellers-one Republican and body-and read to the assemblage and recorded
 At the conclusion of the announce ments and tally, Vice-President Mar shall declared formally that MT. Harding had been chosen President and MT Coolidge e-President-in official language that the announce ment should "be deemed sufficient President and Vice-President of the United States, each for term be- ginning March f, 1921"
 The Joint Session was ordered today by both Senate and House. At o'clock, led by two Senate Pages, carrying the ballot boxes, the Senate. following it's Vice-President and escorted by it's sergeant-at-arms secretary and other officials, pro ceeded to the House Chamber, where they were announced with ceremony, the House membership rising as the Senatorial party entered. As prescribed by law the Vice-President took charge of the session, with Speaker Gillette seated at his left and the Senators at the right of the chamber.
 In opening the ceremonies. Mir. Marshall gave the usual warning against demonstrations by the specta- tors, a warning which always has been honored in the breach until the galleries lost their enthusiasm under the verbal procession of formal announcements by the four tellers.
 The votes canvassed today were cast January 10 by the electors meeting in their respective states and have since been arriving almost daily at the Vice-President's office. Duplicate returns have also been sent by mail and the law requires that third set be filed with the Federal District Court of each State. Among the personal messengers who brought the ballots to Washington were women serving as such for the first time in the nations history.
 A custom of procedure, followed today as usual, in the joint Congres- sional session was an opportunity for objection to the recording of the votes. After each states vote was announced, the Vice-President asked if there were any objections. These, by law, are required to be in writing and. in event of filing. to be voted on by the Senate and House separately.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
Wodsmen Spend Night in
 Tree to Escape Wolves

CRADON, Wis. Feb 9.-Matt Willis and Paul Joeget. woodsmen, were brought here today for treat nent for exposure after they had sEont a night in tree to escape pack of ravenous timber wolves.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
NEW YORK POLICE TO KEEP
 TAB ON CROOKS BY WIRELESS

NEW YORK, Feb. 9-A wireless apparatus is being installed on the roof of police headquarters here The apparatus. which has range of 300 miles will be used to notify the police of surrounding towns of the movements of criminals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
BANDITS HOLDUP WATCHMAN.
 ROB BANK OF LIBERTY BONDS

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Feb. g. Four bandits held up a night watch man, secured his keys and then rob bed the State Bank of Boorne. rear here, early yesterday The cracks men escaped with $10,000 in cash and Liberty Bonds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
AZ Kansas City Election
 Officials Accused of Fraud

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Feb. 9--Com. plaints charging 47 election judges and clerks with making false re turng in the last city election, were filed today by the Prosecuting Attor- ney.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
WASHINGTON ANTI
 ALIEN LAND BILL GIVEN APPROVAL
Federal Relations Committee Favorably Reports Measure Similar to California.s JAPAN'S VIEWS BARED Foreign Minister Says Land Legislation Unjust and
 Discriminatory.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Feb. 9. - The House Federal Relations Committee of the Washington Legislature today favorably reported a bill, modelled after that now a law in California, prohibiting ownership or use of lands by aliens ineligible to citi- penship. The bill was then referred to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration.
 The Senate today reconsidered de- feat of a bill making death the sole penalty for first degree murder and passed the measure with an amend ment authorizing juries to bring in special verdicts recommending life imprisonment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09
Latest Bulletins By Special Gable

NEW YORK, Feb. e.-Strike Of 10000 needle workers to enforce closed shop conditions in the wo- mems clothing manufacturing indus try, was called here today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09

DUBLIN. Feb. e.-One hundred or more Sim Feiners gained control of the Great Northern Railroad station last night and held it for more than an hour before busted by Crown forces. A train from Londonderry was deraiIed by the raiders but no casualties were reported.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-09

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Taking up the Californian question" Wis count Uchida, Japanese Foreign Minister, in an address in Tokio, made public here by the Japanese Embassy, said "the historic good re- lations between Japan and the United States need no reiteration. Relations Cordial.
 Relations between the two ma tions have steadily grown in inn portance. It is true that this friend ly relationship IS not without an oc- casional mingling of incidents; that is almost inevitable in any interna- tional relations. But I am firmly of the opinion that fundamentally the relationship between Japan and Am erica is as cordial as ever. I am hapy to notice that in recent years the popular understanding between the two peoples has been greatly cooperation of influential men of both countries.
 But an unfortunate nevnt which has occurred in our relations with the United States IIast November California passed through initiative the alien land law. The land law is a cognate law of 1913, made more drastic That il aims at Japanese and is uniuSt and discriminatory cannot be denied. Regret which the Japanese government expressed at the legislation of 1913 is still more keenly felt by them at this new leg islation. The difficulty arising be- tween Japan and America from leg islation of 1913 has unfortunately remained unsettled.
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
PRINCETON DEFEATS
G. G. N. Y. AT SWIMMING

Swimmers representing Princeton last
night defeated the natators of the Col
lege Of the CITY of New York In dual
meet in the local collegians' pool by 43 to
10. The Tigers won all six first places and
triumphed In the water polo game which
followed the swimming events. by Is
to 8.
Lehrman and Thuor were the only
members of the Lavender to gain n sec
ond place. Lehrman was placed In that
position in the 220 yard event. while
Thuor was runnerup In the plunge for
distance. Lehrman was also placed IN
the so yard swim. The summaries:
20 Yard swim-won by schieber. Prince
ton: MURRAY. Princeton. second; Lehrmar.
C.c.N.Y.. third. Time. % seconds.
Fancy Dive.-Won by priScoll. Princeton.
with aa.3 roints: Prime, Princeton, second
Haas. C.C.N.Y.. third. .
100 Yard Swim-won by McDonnen'
Princeton: S'i~son. Princeton. second Asn-
worth. C.C.N.Y third Time. 1903 2-a
Plunge for Dstsnce.-Won by l'awleN'
Princeton with To feet; Thror. C.C'N'f-'
second Drircol. Piirceton. tnlrd. ,,..,..
800 Ward Swiin.--Won by kelsev' a.,s
ton: I,ehrmnn. C.CN.1. scconu' Nl"u9'
cC.NY third. Time, :a3. .. w..
Rejav-VVon nv Princeton tSthlsol. dtV'.
cr gcNrieber and Mcdonnell. Ilne. : ... -
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
FIRST SET.
c. c. PELL VICTORIOUS.

MoNfhEAI, Jan. i4.--C. G. Pel of
New York, United States champion, de-
feated A. G. Cassils. Canadian title
holder. in the Canadian amateur RACQUET
championship tournament here to-day.
Pell won in straight sets. 15--5. 15-l4
ard 15-5.
The victory advanced the United
States champion % the semi-final. In
which he will meet s. @. Mortimer or
New York tomorrow. Although Pell won
in straight sets his Canadian opponent
forced him 20 extend himself.
Mortimer and +. T. Frelinghuysen.
New York. viii play In the doubles final
tomorrow against Casslls and A. w.
Wilson, Canadians.
II. Dickson and II. Linn. both OF CHI
cago. are opponents In the other singles
scmi-final Dickson won to-day over @.
NJ. Heclsscher. New York, three sets to
two. and Linn outplayed II. Nelson OF
Montreal In three straight sets. Nor
timer eliminated l.. du Pont Irving. New
York, in straight sets.
In the doubles Frelinghuysen and Nor
timer defeated Pell and Irving. 4 sets to
1. and Cassils and Wilson won over
Noel and Mackenzie Of Montreal by the
same score
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
STECHER PARALYZED
AS RESULT OF BOUT
Former Champion Wrestler Is
Stricken in Right Arm
and Shoulder.
HEADLOCK THE CAUSE
Strangler Lewis's Hold Which
Cost Him the Title Prob
ably Will Be Barred.
HEADLOCK THE CAUSE

OMAHA, Neb.. Jan. 14-Joe Stecher.
former heavyweight wrestling cham
pion. who lost his title to Ed (Strangler)
Lewis in New York q month ago, Is
suffering tom a stroke of paralysis IN
his right arm and shoulders. according
to an announcement to-day by DIR. Lee
Edwards, an attending physician.
The deAtly deadlock hold with which
Stranger Lewis beat him in the title
match at the Seventy-first Regiment
Armory here few weeks ago was prob
ably the cause of his injury In that
bout Lewis used the hold frequently
and caused Stecher much pain. A few
days after the bout the pain in Stecher's
side became intense and he went u
local hospital. There examination
showed he was suffering from neuritis.
and the doctor who attended him said
the deadlock undoubtedly had caused il.
and warned him that paralysis might
follow. Stecher remained here few days
longer and then went to his home in
Nebraska.
Joe Stecher became famous in the
wrestling world about four years ago.
He was protege of Frank Gotoh and
when Gotch quit the sport he handed
the championship title to him. This
was disputed by dozen wrestlers and
not recognized by the authorities or
public. But he showed he was entitled
to stellar honors little later by de-
feating Earl Caddock, the most formi-
dable of the claimants for the title He
beat him decisively with the scissors
hold. This hold was his forte and from
that time until his defeat by Lewis his
name was always linked with it.
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
Richie Mitchell; J. Haukop, referee; Benny Leonard

OF the Milwaukeean. Like a flash
Leonard's right shot straight for the
jaw of the challenger. The glove landed
with thud that could have been heard
all over the house and Mitchell meas
ured his length on the canvas floor.
He arose unsteadily at the count of nine
and Leonard sprang on him like q
panther. plying the shaky Nilwaukeean
with heavy rights and lefts to the face.
Mitchell covered his Jaw with his gloves,
but sharp blow to the body caused
him to lower his hands. whereupon the
champion shot another right to the jaw.
Down came Mitchell m n neutral cor
ner for another long count by the ref
cree and when he arose he was so shaky
on his legs that he reeled against the
ropes and stood there with both gloves
wrapped around his face.
Leonard had no option but to strike
again and for the third time he sent
his now helpless opponent to the ring
floor. He managed to struggle TO his
feet at the count Of nine, but he was
staggering and wavering in the corner
and evidently had no chance OF con-
tinuing the battle. Referee Haukop
looked at the beaten man. but as he
did not raise his hand to stop the con-
test Leonard charged forward again
and sent left handler against the side
of Mitchells head. Mitchell was about
to sink TO the canvas when the referee
stepped between the champion and his
opponent and brought the bout to an
end.
Time of last round minute 55 seconds.
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
TAME BOXING MARKS.
PRELIMINARY BOUTS
Reisler and Michaels Ordered
Out of Ring in Sixth Round
for Not Trying.

When Joe Humphreys entered the ring
in the top gallery yelled Hey. Joe,
where did you get the tuxedo?"
Humphreys had celebrated the occasion
by appearing in n dinner coat
The gallery gods also cheered vocifer-
ously every time a spectator bought
programme from the comely young
women who were selling them in the
arena.
Jack McClelland of California was the
winner Of the opening bout over Jack
Stone of New York. 1t was slow con-
test. in which both men soon became
tired and fought in a slovenly manner.
The Judges. Tommy Shortell and Joe
Ruddy. decided on McClelland as the
winner. Patsy Haley was the referee
and c. J. Dieges timer.
Irish Johnny Curtin OF Jersey City re-
ceived n violent surprise In the first
round OF his contest with Billy Marlowe
OF Rockaway. Marlowe landed a left
hand on Curtin's face early in the round
and sent the Jerseyman flat on his back
for a count OF nine. Curtin got to his
feet and by using headwork managed to
last the round out, although he was very
tired when he walked to his corner at
the sound Of the gong. Curtin was in
good condition when he came out for the
second round and he mixed it merrily
with the Rockaway youth. landing sew
eral hard lefts to the stomach and end
ing the session with lively exchange Of
thumps.
The bout lasted the limit OF ten rounds
and the judges disagreed. The referee.
Dan Hickey, voted IL a draw. and so IL
goes into the records.
When Bobby Michaels and Young John
Reisler entered the ring for a ten round
bout It. was announced that they were
the leading New York contenders for the
feathcrweivht title. Johnny Kilbane. the
featherwelght champion. who sat at the
ringside. saw nothing in the performance
of the two boxers to inspire him with
terror. Referee Patsy Haley was not en-
thusiastic over the work of the feather
weights, and after warning the boys sew
eral times he sent both out OF the ring
in the sixth round on a charge they
were not trying. Spectators took the
same view OF the case
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
YALE FIVE LOSES
TO CORNELL TEAM
Hhacans Outclass Opponents
in All Departments.

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD
NEW HAVEN, Jan. 14.--Cornell found
Yale easy at basketball tonight beat
ing the Ellis. 46 to 10. The athletes
from ithaca got the jump on Yale, get
ting a lead in the first minute Of play
through two long tosses by Capt Moli-
net Cornell scored fourteen points be-
fore Yale got a point. The visiting five
was superior in all departments, the
work of Molinet, Rppe and Sidman be-
ing the best seen on the Yale surface
this year
Lineup:
Cornell (I6). Yale de)D.
Mollnet. ..... Left forward. Baither
Barkeow.... Right forward ..... Bailey
Ripe ............. Centre. ........ Alderman
Cornish. Left guard. Flynn
Sidinan... Right guard. ........ .Godel
Goals from floor-Cornell--AIoline q; Bar
kelow, Ripe. :; Sidmar, { Cornish, 3:
Pope Yale-Bnither. 4: Alderman. .: Flynn.
Cople. Goals from foul-Sidnan. - Alder
man. 2; Baither. t.HI
Substitutlons-Cornen. Pope for Cornish
Cornish for Pope, Crabtree for Barkelow,
Haviland for Rippe. Rippe for Haviland
Barkeow for Crabtree: Yale, Thompson for
Moodell, Cople for Bailey. w. Ohle for
Thompson. Sheldon for Baither. Bailey for
Ohle
Referee-rom Thorp. Columbia. Umpire
Joe o'Shea, West Point Time. 20 minute
halves.
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
The season Just Closing Has Been Fair for
- Cod.

spenIting OF codfishing yesterday. George
wilson OF Wreck Lead said that this had
been a fair season and that good many
cod had been caught since they made their
appearance on the grounds off Long Beach.
There had been periods when the fish had
stopped biting or had moved off, but they
came back. They are still nj the Cholera
Banks hut their numbers have decreased
on last Tuesday we Rad 81 aboard the Alert.
the heaviest being 20 pounds. on Wednes-
day the catch dropped 90 IL, with the biggest
flsh weighing 30 pounds. There are plenty
OF big cunners out there and some fishermen
enjoy catching them.
Martin Murray OF Wreck Lead salu INA, s,
he coneidered n was n fine cod season anu
that his patrons had fared we'll In the mater
OF catching cod. on the whole the ilsn olu
not run as heavy as In Some past seasohs'
but ouite a number OF big cod were taken.
THO BLACKLIST have been biting on the Choierss =
rrouuds righ, up 20 last Sunday, buf they ain
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
GREEN GROCER GOLF
BANQUET NOVELTY
Lemon, Potato, Apple and Egg
Supplant Rubber Core at
Pinehurst.

P1NEHURsT. N. c.. Jan. 14.-The an
nual banquet of the Winter Golf League
of Advertising Interests was attended by
about 200 members and guests at the
Carolina this evening. The most laugh
able OF the many amusing features of
the festive occasion was a great putting
contest held among the four pest putters
of the tournament week, Mrs. J. A.
Moore of Sleepy Hollow, Mrs. w. b.
Lashar of Bridgeport, j. p. Hawley of
Arco!a and a. S. Higgins of st. Andrews.
The quartets respective golf balls were
lemon. potato. an apple and an egg,
and the prize was magnificent corsage
bouquet culled entirely from the vege-
table kingdom.
r. Murray Purves. the medallist and
one of the two finalists in the advertis-
Ing golfers tournament, will have two
final contests on his hands tomorrow.
Purves qualified as one Of eleven final
lists in the mems clock golf tournament
that has been going on all week. The
finalists from the metropolitan district
are a. s. Higgins. st. Andrews; c. L.
sherman, Essex County; Don Parker,
Garden City; +. A. Ross, Yonkers; w.
IL. Conklin and F. f. Sniffen of Glen
wood; j. III. Eggers. Summit. and j. H.
Hawley. Arcola. An average of about
tifty players took part in the roands
each day.
The women finalists from the New
York district are Mrs. ]. A. Moore of
Sleepy Hollow. Mrs. George Stearns of
ST Albans. Mrs. A. S. Higgins OF St
Andrews, and Mrs. w. f. Bird Of Sleepy
Hollow
Mrs. K. c. Blancke of Montclair and
Mrs. j. ID. Armstrong Of Shennecossett.
playing alternate strokes, won the first
prizes In the Silver Foils two ball four
some, he'd on the No. course. The
winners went around in 111--27--s4. Mrs.
Carolia Borgart of Elizabeth, n. j.. and
Mrs G. NJ. Howard of Halifax were
awarded the second set of prizes for
their round OF 1i4-22-92
Other pairs who finished in the lead
Ing group were AIRS. Spencer Waters Of
Apawarnls and Mrs a. s. Higgins Of
st. Andrews. Mrs. Herman Ellis of
Walton Heath and Mrs. George W. Sat-
zell OF Philadelphia and Mrs. Horace II.
Rackham of Detroit and Mrs. George A.
Magoon of Pittsburg.
Emmett French. the Youngstown pro-
fessional. played a remarkable round
of 81. $50 on the championship cir
cult. In the course Of a six ball contest
were still more or less under water as
the result of many hours of heavy rain.
French went out in a thirty-seven. which
included a birdie on the fourth hole.
Coming in. He registered brides on the
twelfth and fourteenth and played the
other seven holes in par for a total OF
thirty-three for the nine holes.
Charles Mothersele. the Maine open
champion. went around in seventy-three
in the same match. Mothersele was two
strokes better than French going out.
but took thirty-eight to come in,
The Winter Colt League at It's an
nual meeting elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year: President
II. II. Reed OF the Bankers Trust Com
pany and the Knickerbocker Club to
succeed w. Il. Conklyn of Dunwoodie: :
vice-president, Roy Durstine OF Scars
dale secretary. G. A. Speakman Of
Siwanoy; treasurer. Eliot u. Moore OF
Siwanoy.