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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Nome Not Agitated Over
 Election of Representative
Special to The Empire)

NOME, Alaska, March 19.-Little interest is being taken here in the special election called for March 20, to elect a Representative to the Ter ritorial Houes of Representatives to fill the vacancy left by the death of E. w. Burroughs. Victor A. Julien, dredgeman and miner is the only avowcd candidate so far. MT. Julien is now in Seattle.
 Judge T. M. Reed, now in Juneau as Secretary of the Senate, is sup ported by many friends for the race, but he has wired asking that no action be taken and withdrawing from the race. Other names of pos sible candidates are mentioned in rumors. but it is believed no one here will seek election.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
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Dutch Harbor Defense Urged
 Rich War Prize for Invader

SEATTLE. March 19.--Dutch liar bor' Alaska, is the "key to the Pa ciffc" and military experts are agreed that the Government should promptly and effectively fortify that point. Col. Oren B. Meyer. commanding the general intermediate depot here said in a speech before the Seattle Chamber of Commerce last night.
 Tn case of war emergency Dutch Harbor would be a point of first and immediate importance, he de clared. it's harbors, communication coaling and other facilities making it rich prize in the eyes of an invader
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Exports for February Show
 Decrease, Imports Increase

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Am- erican exports showed further de cline in February but imports in creased slightly, according to fig ures given out today by the De partment of Commerce. Exports for the month were $4S9, 100000 com pared with $665, 100000 in January Imports were $215,000,000, an increase of $6,000,600 over the preceding month
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Insurance Company Chief
 Believed to Be Suicide

CHICAGO. March l9 In 7ull view of hundreds of pedestrians. George J. Kueler, Pres dent ot inc international Fire insurance Com pany. jumped or fell to the street from an office on the tenth floor of a gkyscraper here yesterday ii, was insanity killed The police eX pressed belief that the cesc was oa' of suicide
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Fruit Steamships to Ply
 From Seattle to England

WASHINGTON, March 19 - The first of nine fruit cargo steamers t1 be placed in service between Seattle and European ports by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company will lccye England about May 1. accord irg to information from London re- ceived today by the Bureau of Mar kets. The steamships. several of which are now unde~ construction, will be F. .O0O tons register each.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Tax Revision Measure to
 Be Submitted to Congress

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Form- ulatinn of the Treasury's policy oA tax revision probably will be ready for submission to Congress in April. according to Secretary of Treasury Andrew ". Mellon.
 Sales taxes and revision of the income tax law probably will be considered first because of the eff feet upon business of changed tax laws but Mir Mellon has not indi' cated whether revenue or tariff re- vision will have precedence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Dry Agents Make Haul at
 Labor Body's Headquarters

DENVER, Colo. March l9.-The National convention of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor here next summer promises 10 be a dry at fair State and Federal prohibi- ion agents yesterday raided head quarters of the organizations ell tertainment committee, which Is here preparing for the convention and confiscated 2l gallons of. fine old Bourbon whisky Two members of the committee were placed under arrest
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Wrangell Igloo Pioneers
 Of Alaska Is Organized
Special to The ErlpireD

INTANGIBLE, Alaska, March 19. A Wrangell Igioo of. the Pioneers of Alaeka vas organized here last night by about fifty members of the order IL was explained at the meeting that the membership prob ably will reach hundred before the charter roll closes. Officers were elected as follows:
 F. F. Bornson, President: (. M Coulter. First Vice President, T. J. Case, Second Vice President; l.. NJ Churchill, Secretary: II D. Camp bclI, Treasurer; Donald Sinclair, J. G. Grant and Ole Johnson, Trustees.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
LIBRARY MEASURE. NEARLY GESTURES SENATE SERENITY
Motion to Indefinitely Post pone Consideration Brings
 Legislators to Feet. NO SECOND TO MOTION Excitement Subsidies When Bill Taking Regular Course
 Is Sent to Committee.

A wave of excitement came nearly being created in the Territorial Sem ate this forenon and the usual ser entity of that august body was about to be distur3ed, but it didn't hap pen, all because a second to mo- tion was not forthcoming.
 By request, Senator E. B. Collins introduced Senate Bill No. 27, ere ating a Territorial Library Board, establishing circulating libraries, and making appropriation for same. The bill has the sanction of many women's clubs of the Territory 1m- mediately on it's reading by Secre- tary Reed, Senator Hess moved that it be indefinitely postponed. Instant ly several members of the Senate were upon their feet and started to talk all at once, until President Sundback announced that the motion had not been seconded. The mem bers subsided in their seats and the bill took the customary course and was referred to the Committee on Education.
 Provisions of Bill.
 Senate Bill 27 provides for Ter ritorial Library Board of five mem- bers, one from each Judicial Divi- sion,. the fifth member to be the Commissioner of Education. The bill also calls for an appropriation of $7,O00 annually and establishment of circulating libraries. The distri- button centers are designated in the bill as being Juneau. Nome, An chorage and Fairbanks.
 Attached to the bill are many letters asking passage, these being from Boards of Education and Wom- ems clubs throughout the Territory
 Besides the above bill, Senator Chamberlin, by request, introduced s. B. No. 26, an act requiring per- gons convicted of crime to answer questions concerning themselves and parents, false answers to be pun ished the same as for perjury. Sev- eral other bills were finally passed and many matters of legislation transacted.
 May Get 0. B. Privilege.
 The Senate was called to order at 10 o'clock by President Sundback, prayer was offered by Rev. A. P. Kashevaroff, and Secretary Reed read the daily Journal which was adopted.
 President Sundback submitted a cablegram received this morning from Delegate Dan Sutherland re- garding the franking privilege for members of the Legislature. The ,- cablegram was as follows Wash ington, March 19.--Dccision in matter franking privilege will be handed down today or Monday Feel quite sure will be granted. .it4c .Helr for Seward.
 , Senator Chamberlin presented a memorial received from the City Council of Seward asking the Ter ritorial Legislature to memoralize Congress for an appropriation of S100.00O to curb the turbulent stream known as Lowell Creek, al Seward which threatened the safety of that town.
 Senator Chamberlin made a speech regarding the memorial, the necessity for action and how Seward would appreciate any assistance. He
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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Legion to Protest Alleged
 Demotion of Ex-Service Men

INDIANAPOLIS. March 1S.-The American Legion plans to place protest before Postmaster General Will H. Hays over alleged discrim- ination against postal employees who served in the military or naval sarvice during the war and returned to find themselves denoted Lemuel Bolles. National Adjutant, an bounced today
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Latest Bulletins
 By Special Cahle

WASHINGTON, March f9e--Ser- ator Charles L. MeNary of Oregon today presented Daniel BoSd, ot en- terprse, Oregon, to President Hard ing and urged his appointment as Minister to Nicaragua.
 NEW YORK, March 1s.-B. G. seutter. New York Times operator, today broke the worlds wireless re- eeivinu record with an average of 4s3/5 words 3te minute. Only two typographical errors were made in a long message.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
WaIIa Walla Flood Waters
 Receding, Danger Is Over

WALLA WALLA, Wash, March l9.-Flood waters caused by re recent heavy rains today were grad ually receding and danger of ex- tensive damage 10 roads, crops and other property was regarded past.
 Two members of d crew rebuild ing damaged bridge over the Touchet River were drowned by flood waters yesterday
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Bodies of } Negroes in
 Chains Found in River

CONVECTION. Ky. March l9-Po- lice authorities today were inyesti- gating the finding of the bodies of three negroes in Yellow River near here yesterday. Two were chained together and the third chained 10 a sack of rock
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Kamchatka to Sail for
 Far North Next Month

SEATTLE, Wash, March 19.- The power schooner kamchatka is expected to sail from here early next month on it's annual cruise to the Arctic to take provisions and supplies to trading posts of the Far North and bring back the natives winter catch of furs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Mexican Railway Strikers
 To Return, Agreement Made

MEXICO CITY. March 19.-Mexi- an railway strikers have been ord cred to return to work following conclusion of an agreement between their leaders and the Government regarding wages and working con ditions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
California Solons Vote
 For Light Wines and Beer

SACRAMENTO. Cal. March D. A resolution memorializing Con gress in favor of manufacture and sale of light wines and beer was adopted by the assembly of the Cali forn!a State Legislature yesterday. The vote Was 43 To 2i.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Famous Mexican Bandit
 Dies from Battle Wounds
1-

MEXICO CITY, March 19.-Pedro Zamora, one of the most fOrmd- able of Mexican bandits, died if wounds received in Q battle with Federal troops yesterday. Many Of .Zamora's followers also were killed or wounded and the remainder put to flight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
65 Spanish Radicals at
 New York for Deportation

NEW YORK, March 19.-SiXty five Spanish radicals from Seattle, \ )rfolk and other cities were brought here yesterday for deportation on the steamship Mongolia, bound for Viso. Spain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Food Costs Show Decided
 Reduction During February

WASHINGTON, March 19-Food costs of the average family declined nine per cent during February. the Bureau Of Labor and Statistics an- nounced today. Virtually all articles reported on showed drop in price
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Occur D'Alene Silver and
 Lead Mines to Close Today

SPOKANE. Wash. March 19- Two of the largest silver and lead mines in the Occur D'Alene district, the Hercules and Tamarack Custer. were to close down today for an in definite period due to present metal market conditions. A shelter at Northport. which handled ore from the mines. also will close down
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Auto Dashes Into Crowd,
 Man Decapitated, 2 Hurt

DENVER. Colo. Mach l9 w Recallicotte former State Fish and Game Commissioner and once a candidate for the United States Senate was decapitated yesterday when a runaway automobile crash ed down d hill into d crowded busi. ness street. Two other persons were probably fatally injured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-19
Russo-P Poish Peace Pact Signed;
 Reds to Pay 80 Million Rubles
Treaty Signed at Riga Formally Ending Hostiities Be- tween Soviet Russia and Poland Ratification to Be Completed at Minsk Within Thirty Days
 -Kronstadt Fugitives Reach Finland

March Russo-Poish peace treaty signed Riga at 93O o'clock night according despahes received by Riga ratification of the pact will be at Minsk within 30 days
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
Rolling Them,
Knee Lengths
Also Tabooed

NEW YORK. July s,-The cam.
paign against bobbed hair and
"extempornneous blondes" in the
business world Is In full swing
turnout the country. and Ia add.
ton many big employers have is-
sued ukascs against the following:
Transparent waists. low nccks.
knee-lcngth skirts. rolled down
stockings. drug store compilations.
THIS wns revealed here today by
Mrs. Alice Leai.y. who. as head OF
the Leary Employment agency
annually passes on the fitness Of
thousands OF girls for office work
There are dozens OF office man.
ayers right here In New York
who. when girl applies for a
position, preface the usual cate.
chism by asking her 10 remove
her hat" Mrs. Beary said.
III hcs compliance discloses
bobbcd hair or peroxide trcmes,
her chances for n Job are gone.
Girls with vnmp costumes furnish
the same objections an those with
n crazy head dress. With n girl
sitting around in transparent
waist, or nm extremely low neck,
or knee-lcnrth skirts or rolled.
down stockings or a combination
Of any OF thcm-thc men EN-.
ployes couldn't keep their mines
or eyes on their work"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
IDENTIFY DEAD
WOMAN HERE

SeAsrIrs dend mystery
vpmnD" No. hrsm l6vssfiSisSA
For usrrr dayx shc iay In state
~ the county nSp~Essc. while hum
drcds 81 prupla In rcsponse b
Tho Star's appvNl m srched
affinity b. bef slab Assd gAsed a
her, hcping--and feariug--thns
she might be one Of their KIN.
Friday nIxht Mrs. ~. Hungrrfcra.
o. the Albany hotel. and Mrx. c~c<isn
Keirkovsch and George Kruger. of
the Horseshoe Shooting gallery. 7es
First ava. recognized her. and the
mystery was cleared. or partially. nj
any rate.
Che WIS Mrs IT, ". Knight. also
known ~ Mr.. Bert O. Young.
On June - Mrs. Knight took
rooms at the Albany hotel with q
man who Registered m her husband
and two other men. Andy CorbIn and
~. II. Livingstone.
Mira Knirh. was picked up on IRE
street Tuesday by two men believed
TO have been Corbin and Livingstone.
after she had fallen In faint She
died before The city ambulance could
reach her.
The men disappeared after stating
that the woman was stranger to
them No trace has been found of
them
Among MIRA Knights effects.
found In her room. were vaiisc and
inside II a note, addressed to Mac"
saying. This Is all I'm going 10
take. here on the dressrr.-
On tho drcpsrs were found several
poison tablets In q hor. ON the
theory that the woman k1lcd her.
self. a SECOND autopsy win be made.
The first autopsy showed that the
woman died OF cerebral emboiism. n
form OF apoplcxy.
zone Of the strangcst cases have
ever known" said Deputy Coroner
Frank Koepfli-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
IRELAND =
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

ion home government about the
same NJ that In Canada and Austria.
liza.
DUBLIN. July s.-Binck and Tans
and Sim Feiners fraternlzod In the
strcets Of Dublin today.
Attic the Dri,ish.Irinh truce In not
officially effective until Monday
noon. order for tho cessation OF hos
tiiltios were Issued by commanders
Of both SIDES shortly after the arms.
tiee was Hsn~d inst night
The truce was virtually operative
today and for the first time In years
there wnr peace IN Ireland
The spirit OF the people here ap-
peared 20 be conciiiatory. n was
noted that General Macneady. com.
mand-r OF the British forces IN Ire
land. was actually cheercd by the
crowd when he arrived al the man.
sion house late yesterday 10 discuss
the truce terms with Enuonn DE
Valera. The people arc evidently
extremely anxious for peace.
DE valera and other Sim Fein
leaders were making preparations to
day for their conferences with Pro
fnier Lloyd George, which Will te
hsld IN London and al which II II
hoped a permanent peace for Ireland
viii be decided on and subscribed TO.
Both sides viii 20 into this confer.
ence. II In expected. In n spirit or
cancellation. The sinn Fciners are
prepared 20 foreep their demands for
absolute Independence and the Brit.
ish. u N believed here VIII he ready
10 treat with he valera and his lieu.
tenants on terms OF equality and
grant a greater measure OF self
government 20 ireland than has here.
tofore been offered.
British military patrols were with
drawn today, the men remaining In
their barrnckr. Tho arfnor~d ears
which for weeks have been trund-
i.ng thru the streets at intervals
we're IN their ''stabies-
conssabirs walked their beats TO
day With no fear Of being suddenly
fired upon from ambush. Members
81 the Irish republican army even
appeared in public in uniform with
ut being molaatsd.
Little groups Of the once hated
slaek and hns htroiled thru the
treess without arfri- frequently
topping TO chat with we'll known
iinn Fcinern and soldiers OF the
publican forrex
On every hand. II WINS apparent
, genuine effor, was being made
$ both sides TO avoid clashes and
TO make the Macr~ady. Collins
ttrioo a great STRIP toward pcrma-
nsnt peaceL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
BONE PREDICTS
HARDING VISIT
AIaska's New Governor Ad-
dresses Chamber

Predicting that President Harding
win visit Alaska on his first vacation
and expressing confidence that the
TIP win probably be taken this
year. Scott C. Bone new governor
OF the territory, addressed the
members council OF the Chamber OF
Commerce In the Masonic clubrooms
Friday noon.
THE administration has deep IN
terest in the development Of Alaska, :
Governor Bone said. land there Is
every reason TO expect that the
enormous latest possibilities Of this
great territory, one-fifth the size OF
the United states and which cost the
government about half what Seattle
paid for its street railway. will now
be developed"
Governor Zone vas entertained
Friday evening at the Arctic club.
where a proernIn OF songs mono
logues and other acts WIS staged.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
open DOOR
DEMANDED
BY HUGHES
Statement on Far East Re-
uarded as Opposing
Anglo Jap Alliance

WARRINGTON. July s--roreisn
governments today had an outline OF
Americas position on questions ar
fectinx affairs In the Far East
secretary % State Hughes has de-
clArcd IN a note handed the, Chinese
minister that this government con.
tinues It's whole hearted support OF
the principle OF the open door. which
Il regards as essential 20 the free
and peaceful development" Of com
merce on the Pacific.
The Immediate occasion for the
noko was an inquiry as 10 whether
tho United States intended TO con-
tinue its supper, OF rights accruing
70 the Federal telegraph Co. under
: conract with the Chinese govern
1nent
Protests from Denmark. Great
Britain and japan have been made
Against the contract
Secretary Hughes reply was
locked upon as of wider significance
than merc assurance that this gov
eminent would support the contract
with the telegraph company.
II Is regarded as an intimatlon. At
hast, that the United states does not
look with favor on the Arglo-Japs-
mere alliance renewal OF which Il
how under discussion by tho repre-
hsntntivcs Of Great Britain and her
ooaohieA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09

MANILA. l.. l. July s.--Amer.
lean citizens In the Philippines are
planning 20 make an Immediate TO
quest Of President Harding that Cen.
Leonard Wood be named governor
general OF the Philippine islands
The Americans here generally be,
iieve that Cen. Wood is the only
man who II thoroly enough acauaint
ed with conditions In the islands to
direct the government In the preAen,
financial crisis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
Navy Goes Busted;
Mems Wages Held

WASHINGTON. July s.-The navy
today will feel the pinch OF having
been broke since July 1. due to the
delay in passing. the naval appropria-
ton bill.
Representative Kelly. Michigan. in
charge OF the navy bill In the house,
said today, In his opinion civilian
employees In navy yards thrsiout the
country would not receive their
weekly wages today. due to the alb.
sence Of appropriations
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
Cooler Weather IL
Promised fasteners

WASHINGTON. July "a weeks
respite from the heat wavc vas FORE
cast BY tho weather bureau today
Starting July IL. the temperature IN
all parts OF the country viii hover
arount the normal. many degrees
below tho blazing hot weather Of
the past rev days. the report stated
NEW YORK. July - Heat pros
trntions In New York today tosaied
score. while tho sprrld wave con.
tinurd uraiatcd. There was onl,
one death directly due TO the heat
Thousands slept In the parks and
on the beaches. Tie fire department
flushed many streets.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
WANT NATIONS
IN WAYFARER
Seek Representatives OF All
Peoples

Every nation on earth win be
represented IN. the GRIND march IN
the final scene of '~rhe wayfarer. "
the biz passion pageant TO be pro
duced IN the University OF Washing.
ton stadium. July a. to so. accordins
TO Mrs. J. NJ. Rich and her commit.
tee. They are searching the city for
men. women and children OF other
lands who win appear In the march
wearing their native costumes.
Many o. those who have been. en-
rolled are trying TO see that their mn,
ton has the largest or most bcauti.
fui representation In the march
Prominent persons. Including CON
suis 81 foreign eountriea churches
and societies have entered into the
enterprise enthusiastically. Arsur
ance Is given that the spectacle i
dlgnif1-d and solemn and every
courtesy win be shown those takins
part
Al least 20 negroes. men and
women. are wanted to represent theii
race In tho march.
The nations OF EUROPE, Afrca nnn
Asia. as well as North and South
America and Australia win be repro
nented
Many morn. however. are needed
than have been enrolled.
Those who wish 10 participate In
the march are requested TO report
at 81 University st.. or telephone ~
lott ooss. Tho wayfarer headannr'
tcrs. Mrs. Rich Is assisted IN her
search for nationals by Miss Esther
Sheppard, Miss porothca Taylor
Mrs. u. Miller. Mrs. A. y. Benfieid
and Mrs. Noble Hightower.
Eleventh rehearsal OF the 5000
voice chorus wifi be held Monday
evening IN the First Methodist
church. Fritz ave. and Marion ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
LADDER FALLS,
2FIREmEN nUR1

~ sIrvmeu vvss s~r,su~ls
bus& when They fell from 4 tive
stnry M lsl3(lre vhl1p fisbtioe
! r,ysnIshs lire n M twv,-
stsrs frame bul)diSe "A -
i<yurs a. svheS ~ Mrs..
l.Surn Coyksods1l. ne uosp~
ws~ s,~rrarS a I fSbsnins
bo>sse.
THE injured men Ar
Alert 4 Newton. asof Fremon,
ava
r.. 4. Hanson. station Ma
Roth men v~re tnk~n "a Al,
hospital.
THE o~~uranss Of the hul,dlns
werr forced 10 nee A the r,r~et h,
,be,r c,.h, ~t,s,h,.~ AMI. s,rr,,,.,,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
CHILBERC May
WANT-ChANCE
Expected to Ask Not to Be
Tried by Judge Askren

TACOMA. July o.--Prosccutor ].
w. Seidcn said today he expected
j. T.. Chilberg. former president of
the Scandinavian American banks of
this city and Seattle. TO ask for a
change OF venue from Judge William
ID. Askren's court on the ground
that Askren Is prejudiced In cases
that are the outgrowth OF bank fail
ures. Chillerg. charged with II.
legally. borrowing money from the de.
funct Tacoma bank. Is at liberty on
| $4,000 ball.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
"Mustache Varnish"
Taken by Dry SQUAD

A complete stili. a quantity of
equipment. zoo gallons Of n,ash and
10 gallons Of "mustacho, varnlsh'
we're seized by the dry squad In a
raid Friday night at itos e2d ave. s..
where. they claim. Ernest brown
was found watching his brew de
veiop. Brown Is being held for city
and federal prosecution.
+. A. Roberts. logger. made the
mistake Of selling hooch TO a dry
squad man. ie h ia the city Jail A
two-ounce bottle Of saki and 50 cents
marked money are held as evidence
awninst him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
Engineers Murder
Stirs Authorities

II PASO. July s.--Iocal and RAN
road Authorities today ,werc invcssi
enfing the murder Of William Bohl
man. engineer. slain yesterday
ahcArd his engine near Alpine. Texas
Bohtxhan's fireman. Charles Rob
srtson. Vas siugxed and thrown from
u moving freight train. The train
prucredsd four miles Then the boil
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