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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
E. B. HARRIS IS CAUGHT IN CABIN
 BY THE FLAMES
Escape Cut Of as Fire Is Be- tween Him and the Only
 Entrance to the Boat SPILLED GASOLINE HITS OPEN LIGHT; EXPLODES Charred Remains Are Taken from Wreckage by Mem
 bers of Fire Dept.

Edward Brown Harris, 45, was burned to death in the cabin of his little gasboat at 1:30 o'clock this morning when gasoline spilled from can struck lantern or stove and the flames trapped him in the for ward part of the cabin. Death 1t Is thought was almost instantaneous, but his body, burnt beyond recogni- ton, was not recovered until mem- bers of the fire department had sub dued the blaze and smashed in the cabin with axes The boat was moored at the Keeny float on Will loughby Avenue.
 Gasoline Spilled.
 MT. Harris was sitting at his en- zine, working on the pump when a companion, Gilbert Lord, started to come into the cabin with a five gallon can of gasoline. stumbled. and the gasoline spilled into the cabin It hit on either the stove or a lan- tern that was sitting on the floor and in second the little cabin was a mass of flames. Lord jumped quickly back to the float and re- ceived only slight burns about the hands. Harris was trapped as there was but one doorway into the cabin and the flames were between him and that doorway He crawled up into the bow of the boat as far as possible and turning his back to the flames met his death there.
 Tried to Give Aid.
 Three men were at the scene of the fatal accident They were liar ris, Gilbert Lord and Harry Brown. The following is the story of the affair as told by Harry Brown:
 We had left the Arcade restau- rant at midnight last night and Harris had decided on trip over the bar to get a row boat that a man had lost. He asked me to get him some gasoline and l got two five gallon cans. One of the cans put in Inc tank myself. handed the second one, which was one of those large spouted ones used in garages, to Gilbert Lord. I was standing on the float as he was on DOdIu tuck UOdt. hltcI Hc ud0 AC- ceived the can he either tripped over the hatch combing or slipped and the gas spilled out of the can and struck a flame in the cabin of the boat
 Lord jumped back quickly to the float, slightly burned and we ran to the bow of the boat as the after part of the cabin was a mass of flames pouring through the door, way. We shouted for Harris to jump through the flames to the doorway and we would help him out. He answered ''I can't" and that is the last sound we heard from him. We had no ax or fire ex- tinguisher so we picked up an anchor and using it for a pick broke hole through the cabin. The flames quickly came through this hole so (Continued on Page Eight.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
THOUSANDS PAY LAST TRIBUTE
 TO DEAD PRIEST
Funeral Services for Rev Heslin, Murdered Re-
 gently, Is Held Today.

BULLETIN SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13.-A complaint charging W.T. liam A. Hightower with first degree murder in connection with the death of Father Heslin was filed late this afternoon at DaIy City, San Mateo county.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. l3.-Thou sands of persons representing all creeds, gathered this afternoon when the funeral of Rev. Patrick K. Hes. lin, murdered priest of the Holy An gels Catholic Church at Coloma, was held. Hundreds of floral tributes were banked around the casket.
 Constable Landins, of Coloma, an- n1unced this afternoon after trip te Salada Beach that he expects to find more evidence against William Hightowar, charged with the mui ter of Fathef Heslin. He made no tL' ther in!j.na.ions regarding unear. ing more evidence.
 The police found a box containing the personal effects of Hightow CT which have been stored with the proprietor of transfer company since last September. Among the contents is can containing red powder labeled "a powerful agent for deodorizins and arresting decompO- sition of animal matter"
 Several love letters were found and also portion of a typewriter letter 10 girl IF years of age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
w. Cameron Forbes and
 Party Just Escape Death

COTABATO, P. L, Aug. 13.-W. Cameron Forbes and the members of his party, now touring the Philip pine Islands for the U. $. govern ment, narrowly escaped drowning in Agusan Province while attempting to board steamer through the turf in native boat. The boat capsized and all members of the party were washed overheard and finally thrown upon the shore by the waves. They spent the night on the beach in their wet clothes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
GOVERNOR BONE
 RETURNS AFTER. ;! INTERIOR TRIP
Makes Fast Timet1oon1 1o1 Trip to Fairbanks Given Good
 Greeting Everywhere.

Concluding three weeks trip to Interior and the Central Coast of Alaska, Governor Scott c. Bone and H. K. Thiele, incoming Surveyor-Gen- eral of Alaska, returned here on the Alameda last night. Among the places visited were Cordova, Valdez, Fairbanks and points on the Rich ardson Highway between the two places last named,' Nenana, Chitina, Kennecott, Mccarthy and Cordova.
 Governor Bone expressed himself as delighted with the trip and with his reception at every point along the line. He met large number of people, was guest of honor at mum Der of functions and as in Juneau. delivered to the people his message from President Harding, expressing interest in the Territory and the de- termination to do something for its welfare and development.
 Cordova First Stop
 Governor Bones first stop was at Cordova, where he was met by Mayor w. w. Council and commit tee and escorted up to town, where an informal reception was given him and MT. Thiele at the Northern Club while the steamer remained in port. The Governor and MT. Thiele contin- ued on the steamer to Valdez, arriv ing there Sunday night and remain ing until Monday afternoon late. They were guests at dinner given there and met the representative people of the town.
 Made Fast Time
 With Archdeacon Thomas Jenkins as a travelling companion, Governor Bone and MT Thiele left Valdez Monday afternoon and went through to Fairbanks in a little less than three days, arriving there at l D. m. Thursday. The reception by the peo. pie of that town was typical one. Where the Richardson Highway comes into the city limits of the town, an arch of welcome had been erected and, a half holiday having been declared. the town turned out en masse to greet the Governor and MT. Thiele. house had been pro- vided for the visitors for use during their stay in the town. At recep- tion given at the Masonic Temple. the Governor and MT. Thiele re- newed old acquaintances and made new ones. They also made a. trip to Nenana, where the greater portion of one day was spent.
 Meet Colonel Mears
 Governor Bone was met at Fair banks by Colonel Frederick Mears. of the Alaskan Engineering Commis- sion. who went into detail relative
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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
BRITISH OBJECT
 FREE TOLLS FOR
 AMERICAN BOATS
Borah's Bill Before Congress Not FavoredEIndicated
 Reasons Given.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The British government has indicated that it does not regard with favor the proposition Of the pending bill of U. s. Senator William E. Borah, of Idaho. to exempt American coast wise shipping from Panama Canal tolls, although the British coastwise shipping is not in competition, the British being excluded by law.
 It is understood the British oppo- sition is based on the belief that the removal of the tolls on American shipping would make general in crease in charges for other national ities to replace the revenue.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
JUDGE BUNNELL ACCEPTS THE
 PRESIDENCY OF COLLEGE AT
 FAIRBANKS; REMAINS IN NORTH

FAIRBANKS, Alaska. Aug. 1S.- Opening of the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines was sig nalized here today by the accept anee of United States District Judge Charles E. Bunnell of the appoint ment as President of the Institu- tion. effective upon the confirmation and qualification of Judge i,unnell's successor on the Federal ts' eh. The Board of Trustees represen's sd at the meeting were unanimously in favor of the appointment of Judge Bunnell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
Bank Robber Says He
 Is Guilty; Sentenced

COLVILLE. Wash, Aug. 13.- James Enright. alias Cobell. charged with the robbery of the Addy State Bank on July II. entered plea of guilty to robbery this forenoon and was sentenced to from five to twenty years in the Walla Walla peniten- tiary.
 James Hyland araigned at the same time pleaded not guilty. He will be tried in September.
 The loot secured was several thou sand dollars. Charles Ostrum. cash fer, and his wife were kidnapped and held from midnight until the time locked safe unlocked in the morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
Scandal Is Brewing in
 Victoria; Charges Made

VICTORIA. B. C., Aug. 13.-Dr. Ernest Hall and Joseph North, Po- lice Commissioners, were arraigned in the police court this morning on joint charge of malfeasance in office.
 It is alleged they procured John Frye, Chief of Police. to make a move to prevent crime by allowing the opening of gambling houses"
 The preliminary hearing was set for next Tuesday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
Infantile Paralysis Is
 Reported in Washington

SEATTLE, Aug. 13.--Dr. Paul A. Turner. State Health Commissioner, stated today that an epidemic of mild proportions. but of a serious nature. of infantile paralysis. is pre- vailing in Eastern Washington.
 Yakima has reported ten deaths from the malady which resembles sleeping sickness but is probably in- fantile paralysis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13

In accepting the offer. Judge Bun- nell said that he was satisfied to devote the remainder of his life to constructive educational work in the Territory which has been his only home for 21 years. He expects to leave for the States as soon as possible after he retires from the bench and will employ while there the necessary professors to open the institution. It is planned to start the first session of the school next July.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
Henry Dawson Operated
 Upon; Condition Is Good

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-Operation on Henry P. Davison for affection of an auditory nerve disclosed a tu. mor near the brain, which was re- moved. Although he was on the op erating table three hours. his condi-
 Davison, a banker of New York tion is said to be satisfactory.
 City, was chairman of the War Coun- ell of the American Red Cross dur ing 1917.1919. while. the World War was progressing with America in it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
COL. S. P. COLT DEAD.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Aug. 13.-Col Samuel P Colt, chair man of the Board of Directors of the United States Rubber Company, died suddenly this afternoon. He was born in Paterson, N. J., Jan. 10, 1852. Col. Colt was one of the na- tions best known attorneys and was a director or officer in about forty corporations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
Unlawful Homicide Jury's
 Verdict in Shooting Case

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 13-The inquest into the death of Rev. James E. Coyle, priest in charge of St Pauls Catholic Church here. has re suited in verdict of Unlawful homicide" against Rev Edwin R Stephenson, Methodist minister The latter claims he killed in self defense following an argument with the priest, who married Stephenson s daughter to Pedro Gussman, a Cath ollie. The shooting took place Thurs day night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
MURDERER SHOT DOWN.

HEBER, Cal, Aug. 13. - Louis Palomares. laborer. last night kill ed his wife with butcher knife. He was in turn shot and killed when he resisted arrest one hour after the murder of his wife. Palomares and his wife had been separated for some time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
MASKED MEN ARE BUSY.

ORLANDO. Fla. Aug. 13.-Mask- ed men whipped two negroes last night alleged to have blocked road ways with vehicles and asked for the resignation of Long Woods, town marshal, who is said to have been enforcing the speed law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
Dr. Bru1nfied, of Oregon Mystery Case, Arrested
Dominion Rights Will Be
 Granted to the Irish People

BULLETIN - LONDON, Aug. 13. It is officially confirmed that the British government has offered Ire land the status of Dominion. This was offered in a letter written by Premier Shuts to Eamonn de Valera On August with the consent of Premier Lloyd George.
 LONDON, Aug 13-The letter of de Valera is being considered at a meeting of, the Cabinet today.
 DUBLIN, Aug. 13.--Optimism con tinues to prevail in Sim Fein cir cles regarding peace proposals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
Body of Member of Crew
 Of Alaska Is Found at Sea

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Aug 13.- The schooner Halco, which arrived waters, brought the. body of one of the members of the crew of the steamer Alaska which was. wrecked last Saturday night on Blunt's reef, near Eureka, Cal, The body has not yet been identified.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
May Prohibit
 Beauty Contests In United States

WASHINGTON. Aug. 13.- Representative Manuel Herrick, of Oklahoma, declaring that women of the present day are thinking more of their looks than of homes, introduced a bill to- day prohibiting newspaper beauty contests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
House Votes Money for
 Shipping Boards Expense

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13-The House today passed and sent to the Senate bill carrying $48,500,000 for expenses of the United States Ship ping Board until January 1, 1922.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
Twenty Injured in Train
 Wreck Today in Colorado

PUEBLO. Colo. Aug. 13.-Twenty were injured. three. seriously. when a Santa Fe passenger train was wrecked this morning at Devins. 10 miles east of here. sI n n
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
WIFE DOESN'T BELIEVE IT

ROSEn3n1, ore, Aug. 13.- When informed this forenoon by a reporter of the arrest of her hus- band, Mrs. Brumfield said:
 T don't believe it is true. I have never ceased to believe him innocent cf the charges against him. I never will believe him guilty until he tells me so. Then I will say he is insane" :"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
Story of Crime.

Dr. Brumfeld. a dentist, is be- licyed to have killed Dennis Russell, placed the body near his wrecked automobile in a ravine, placing cer7 tain marks on the body of Russell 70 that it could be mistaken for his own in order to enable Mrs. Brum-
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT

WASHINGTON Aug. 13.--Late this afternoon the White House of ficially statemented, explaining the evolution in the tax program as fol- lows:
 There has been no effort to re- 'lieve the rich of their share of the burdens, but rather to insure no class be left an avenue of escape for their burdens. ttgl 4lA
 "A casual analysis shows the rich mans taxes will produce about $1,800, 900 ,000, while the balance will he drawn from the entire commun ity, rich and poor. The whole tax reform program contemplates freeing business from what has been found to be paralyzing and exasperatirg restrictions, and encouraging to the utmost resumption of enterprise and business"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-13
MARRIED MEN
 BENEFITED IN
 TAX PROPOSAL
Exemptions on Incomes Are Raised by House Com
 mittee-Statement.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-A ma jority of the House ways and means committee has agreed to further exemption of $500 for married men with net incomes of $5,00O or less.
 The majority members have also decisioned to reduce the candy tax from to per cent; that on furs from 10 to per cent. but propose to leave unchanged the taxes on cigarettes, tobacco and cigars.
 The committee has voted to levy a fiat license of $10 on retailers oi soft drinks and fix the manufact- urer's tax on cereal beverages at twelve cents a gallon.
 The Ways and Means Committee has also decided to repeal the ex- press tax of one cent on every twen- ty cents value.
 The repeal of the per cent tax on transportation and on oil pipe lines has been approved by the commit tee late this afternoon, thus elimin ating the last of the transportation taxes.
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Governor Bone was met at Fair banks by Colonel Frederick Mears. of the Alaskan Engineering Commis- sion. who went into detail relative
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Arizona republican., 1921-05-22
zeek and have come to xon for infor-

week and have come to you for infor nation. Could a combination dog, half pointed and half beagle. be trained to point quail and rabbits? Would he make a good retriever? R. R. F., Aurora, H.
 A. This is a dog combine that l have had no experience in working out. It strikes me that dog of that breed would make a better trailer than pointer. As to his prospective retrieving ability, am agains at sea Having at one time seen a pedigreed bull dog with undershot jaw. retriev- ing and working as consistently and rapidly in ice cold water as any Chesapeake Bay dog could possibly have done, don't think I will ever again question whether any breed of dog, not barring Pekingese or Pome- ranians, can be taught 70 successfully retrieve.
 Q. How did Annie Oakley com mence shooting? Did she learn from Buffalo Bill2 Do you know anything about her girlhood days? Is she still in the show business: Miss Dorothea Blaine, Minneapolis, Minn.
 A. Her father operated star route carrying mail out of GreenviIle. Ohio. making the route of 20 miles about twice a week when the roads wer
Arizona republican., 1921-05-22
A TRAP GuN'~ ROD
A1X BY
 TOM MARSHALL

to be obtained by favorable location Success is dependent upon aggres- ,Sive team work. "Ducking" an ad- versary on three occasions decides the water fencing championship. Ex- pert swimmers versus expert anglers is most interesting diversion. Three expert anglers are named and three expert swimmers are selected by lot as their opponents. The men fish are stripped and oiled, encircled by a belt at the waist. A strong, light fishing line is then made fast to the belt about the center of their backs. Seventy five feet of slack line is allowed the swimmer for start. When the starting pistol is fired, the fish heads out to sea, the angle progressively reeling in. They are contesting for two substan- t;al prizes, the angler able to first place his hand on the man fish" tconsidered the same as gaffing) re ceiving one prize, the swimmer re- maining out of reaching distance from the angler receiving the other, resulting in an exciting contest.
 "The tug of war" is contest staged between two square sterned slliffs, four skilled oarsmen in each boat. A six-foot rope is attached be- tween the boats. They then pull in opposite directions and either boat dragging the other a distance of T5 feet from the starting point is de- clared a winner. A case of skill strength and endurance, their muscles standing out like whipcords This contest is frequently decided by the complete collapse of the oarsmen, who pull to the Hast ditch" Skiff and motor boats are featured in straight away races. Swimming bouts for men, women and children in 30 or 100 yard dashes. Many other sports are introduced and the inner harbor of Avalon is a scintillating setting of colored lights
 Catalina goat hunting is an all year round pastime, which requires pluck, courage, skill and endurance. Goats always select inaccessible canyons. steep cliffs and high points for their homes and feeding grounds. IL has become necessary 10 secure hunting permits from ranch foreman F.. J.
 Amar, before going afield. Catalina was originally stocked with native goats by pirates who called the island
Arizona republican., 1921-05-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The Board of Trustees of the Chandler School District. No. so. of Maricopa County, State of Arizona, will receive separate sealed propo- sals for the following:
 For the General Contract Work per bid No. 1 with alternate big "A" & ''B" (See specifications).
 For Plumbing. Sewering and Heat ing. per bid No. l.
 Required in, and for a toilet room building. a Grammar School Building and a Gymnasium Building. Plans and specifications prepared therefor by Allison & Allison, Architects, 1405 Hibernian Building Los Angeles, California, may be obtained from their office, together with full infor- nation as to the proposed work, and are also on file for inspection at the office of the Architects Superinten- dent. T. H. Ludlow at the High School Building. Chandler, Ariz
 Contractors desiring to submit proposals may obtain copies of forms of proposals, full sets of plans and specifications for estimating, on re- quest or by appointment, at either of the above-named offices and the re- turn of such plans and specifications must be guaranteed by a deposit of S10.00, which deposit will be refunded on the return of the plans and speci- fications in good order.
 Every such proposal must be ac- companied by a certified check for 59o of the amount of the bid included in the proposal, made payable to the order of A. T. Mogareidge Clerk, as a guarantee of the intent of the Con tractor to enter into contract with
Arizona republican., 1921-05-22

their home. this during a cessation of their depredations on the high sea. It was later decided that domestic sheep were more prolific and finan- cially productive. Elocks were start ed but soon cross bred with goats, an undesirable combination. There are now about 10000 sheep and 5000 goats on the Island pasture lands. Corrals, encirchng about 4e0 acres of land have been constructed of hog wire with side wings extending out to the ocean on both sides. After a drive many sheep and goat are gath cred in the main corral. An eight mile chute then guides the animals down to a. loading pen at Empire landing. There they are0loaded on board ship and transported to the different markets. There are so fresh water springs on the island. At Sil- yer Canyon Spring I annexed to my collection wonderful goat head, kill ing him as he came down for water Goat meat is not a culinary delicacy, neither can I give the odor they exude much endorsement. A shooting per init guarantees a delightfuSday afield on Catalina Island.
 MarshalTs Answers to Nimrods
 c. We read your answers every
Arizona republican., 1921-05-22
Legal Aduertising

the Chandler School District No. 80 to well and truly perform all the matters included in said proposals and in accordance with the plans and and specifications, or as Equidated damages in the event of the failure of, or refusal on the part of the Con- tractor to enter into the contract as above named. Said certified check will be returned to the Contractors whose proposals are not accepted and to the successful contractors upon the execution of satisfactory bonds and contracts as hereinafter pro- yided.
 Every contract to whom con- tracts are awarded shall furnish ap- proved Surety Company bond for an amount equivalent to 509o of the amount of the contract price, which bond shall be and become a part of the contract Such surety bond shall have the form and approval of an authorized or appointed attorney at law The said Board of Trustees re- serves the right to reject any or all proposals and to withhold the award and to waive any informality in any bid received, if for any reason it may so determine.
 That said School District has sold its bonds to pay for the construction of the above described improvements. the first payment on said bonds to be s20. .000.00 and s25,000.00 each and every month thereafter, and that the payment of any contractor for the construction of said improvements is dependent upon the receipt of the money for the purchase of said bonds. All proposals shall be mailed or delivered to A. T. Mogareidge, Clerk of the Board of Trustees of the Chandler School District, No. 80, Chandler. Arizona. All bids will be opened by the Board of Trustees at the Chandler High School Building, Chandler, Arizona, at o'clock P. NJ, June 7th, 1921. and thereafter con sidered
 Done by order of the Board of Trustees of the Chandler School Dis 1 trict, No. 80, of Maricopa County State of Arizona. this 12th day of May, 1921
 II. l.. PETERSON.
 President Attest: \. T. Mogareidge.
 Clerk.