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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
ELKS HIGH LINKS USHERS IN NEW
 YEAR JOyOUS!Y
Big Happy Crowd Dances Out 1920 Tn Shower of
 Confetti and Serpentine.

The New Year received boisterou1
 joyous welcome from Gastineau Chan
 nel Elks and their friends at the annual High Jinks and dance last night in Elks Hall. Never was, the
 bridging of the years celebrated with more spontaneous happy ac- claim. Dancing. which started short ly after nine o'clock, ceased a few minutes before the hour of midnight and the reign of pandemonium be- gan. Scores of noise making con trivances. hundreds of rolls of paper ribbon and bushels of confetti were distributed to the throng and then everybody got busy. That hall was no place for a grouch.
 As 1920 passed into history and the New Year dawned 1927 in electric light figures blnked into view on the stage. The ballroom presented most striking scene. The cluster of colored lights suspended from the center of the ceiling lent Q soft glow on the dancers, nearly gil of whom wore ga:ly colored paper caps, and the air was filled with paper and racket as New Years greetings were exchanged.
 The decorations were both tasty and effective. Across the stage were Happy New Year" and 1927 strung in electric lights. Streamers of col ored paper met in the center. of the hall in a clever arrangement, and the walls were hung in decora- tons in harmony with the holiday season Many of the dances were moonlight" numbers, and these prov ed very popular
 The music furnished by Mrs. Klon dy Nelson Woofter's orchestra was excellent. The Elks' House Commit tee which had charge of the dance is composed of B. A. Rosselle, J. E. Barragar and Guy McNaughton. They were assisted by P. J. F. Boivin and w. R. Garster.
 The crowd was one of the largest that ever thronged Elks' Hall. Many new and beautiful gowns were in evidence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
New Year Ushered in To Accompaniment Of Many Noisy Cannon

Young 1921 was given a hearty and noisesome greeting as 1920, aged and stopped with the weight of twelve months of the cares and troubles of the world, shuffled across the threo- hold of Time, last night. Those who stayed at home from the various social and other events last night escorted the young fellow who replaced 1921 with plenty of smelly gunpowder and steam whistles into the arena which he will occupy, until he. too is forced to give place to another.
 At midnight, and for several minutes thereafter, Juneauites all over the city, drug out their trusty "cannons" of various cal ibres and from every sectlon of the town came the sound of ex- ploding cartridges almost as If a concerted attack was being made and effectively repulsed.
 And having successfully wea. thered the greeting. the Now Year may be expected to sur vive his allotted time in the sphere of human activities ua- til it, too, joins the snows of yesteryears.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
WORSHIPPERS GREET THE NEW YEAR WITH
 THEIR HEADS BOWED

The Watch Night services given last night at the Assembly of God Mission on Front Street were well attended. The services started at s o'clock last night and when the hands of the clock pointed to near 12 o'clock, prayers were said and the New Year was greeted by bowed heads by those in attendance.
 The services last night were in tEarge of Rev. Cherles z. Personeus, Addresses were made during the evening by Rev. G. G. Bruce, Mrs. l.. Krough, Rev. H. F.. Greening and Murray Hanna. Testimonials were given by others present. The Watch Night services were participated in by representatives of all Protestant churches in Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
w. B. GILBERT OF CABLE
 OFFICE GOING TO TEXAS

w. B. Gilbert, one of the popular and efficient members of Uncle Sam's local cable office force in Juneau, leaves on the Spokane today for San Antonio, Texas. MT. Gilbert cable office for over year. Prev iOus to coming to Juneau he served at Seattle, Sitka. Valdez and Cor Gova and has a wide circles of ac- quaintances in Alaska who will re- the war Mir. Gilbert served with distinction and honor on the battle front and attained the title of Major.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
CABLE TO THE WESTWARD STILL DOWN - BURNSIDE
 MEETS WITH AN ACCIDENT

The cable to the Westward, inter rupted several weeks ago on account of severe earthquake shocks, has not yet been repaired. The cableship Burnside which was sent from Seat tie to repair the cable, met with an accident when graphing, stripping the big gears used in this operation and was forced to return to Puget Sound for repairs. According to To- cal advices the Burnside has not re- turned north to resume work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
ELKS LODGE HOME
 SPICK AND SPAN:
 ORDER PROSPEROUS

Juneau Lodge No. APO, Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks, start the New Year with the lodge home spick and span from cellar to garret. The walls of the lodge room and the auditorium have been retinted, new lighting arrangements have been installed and the bowling alleys put in shape.
 The past year was one of the most successful in the history of the lodge, as it marked the lifting of the old mortgage against the building and a heavy increase in membership. The affairs of No. 420 were never in better shape, and the officers and members face the rev year with confidence and cheer
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
MASONS OF EVERY
 DEGREE RECEIVED
 DURING AFTERNOON

This afternoon from to } o'clock, open house will be kept by the Scot tish Rite Masonic organizations in the Hall of the Odd Fellows Masons of every degree are welcome dur ing the afternoon. There will be musical program given by Mrs c. j. Woofter's orchestra and Mrs. Ned Carlson, talented musician of Thane. Light refreshments will be served ih the banquet room during the entire three hours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
CABLE OFFICE HOURS ARE
 CHANGED EFFECTIVE TODAY

Until further notice, the local cable office will not be open after midnight. This is according to a notice issued today by Operator-in- Charge Perry. The cable office hours will be from A. M. until midnight It is understood that the discontinu- ance of the all night service, for the present, is due to the cutting down of the force owing to many transfers of men who have been sta toned here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
ANNUAL RECEPTION
 BY GOVERNOR WILL
 BE GIVEN TONIGHT

The annual New Years reception of Gov. Thomas Riggs and Mrs. Riggs will take place at the Goyer- nors Mansion this evening being from 9 o'clock until midnight
 There will be no receiving line. Mrs. Riggs will be assisted by Mes danes J. A. Smiser Walstein C.. Smith, J. F. Pugh, Lester D. Hen derson, H. l.. Faulkner. J A. liel- ienthal, Simon Hellenthaal, George ". Folta, J. F. Mullel. Josephine c. Valentine. George Jackson and " s. Pullen; Misses Helen Smith, Madeline Valentine, Venetia Pugh and Lydia KaskevarcT
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
RUSSIANS TO CELEBRATE
 CHRISTMAS NEXT FRIDAY

Next Friday is the Russian Christ mas Day. Rev A. r. Kashevarof, pastor of the local Russian Creek Catholic Church. announced today that he will hold special services at the church next Thursday even ing at seven o'clock and Friday morning at ten o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
FOUR CLUBS PLAN
 BOWLING TOURNEY

Much interest is being taken in bowling at the Elks' Club these days, and the alleys are in constant use. The annual house tournament is expected to get under way early this month. Plans are being made for the staging of 32-game tourn- ament between the four teams rep resenting the Elks' Club, Douglas Firemen, Thane and Treadwell. be- ginning next week. The alleys have just been thoroughly renovated and put in first class condition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
JUNEAU ELKS KEEPING
 "OPEN HOUSE" TODAY

In accordance with the annual New Years Day custom of the order, Ju- neau Elks are keeping "open house this afternoon. The club rooms and bowling alleys were thrown open at 1:30 o'clock to the members and their families. No set program has been arranged. but many people are expected to drop in and exchange New Years greetings with each other and have an informal social time together. Refreshments will be on tap.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
LITTLE COMMERCIAL LIFE IS
 BEING DISPLAYED HERE TODAY

From a commercial standpoint, Juneau is today like Sunday. Only the stores that do business on any holiday are open. All offices. public and private are closed and business is practically suspended for the New Year observance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
BANNERS PLEAD FOR ASSISTANCE
 FROM GOVERNOR
Pacific Association Asks That He Use Office Tn Educat-
 ing Buying Public.

Declaring that the importance to Alaskan fisheries of increasing the national consumption of pink ana chum salmon cannot be overcsti- mated" and that public indifference to the high food value of these varie- eies has made their packing unprofit- able" c. H. Black, Jr, of the Pacific Gamers Association yesterday tele- graphed Gov. Thomas Riggs asking that he use his office to bring tC the attention of the American peo- pie to these grades of salmon as d wholesome and valuable food.
 Commenting on the matter Gov. Riggs said that he was fully aware of the serious situation confronting the packers of the lighter colored salmon and the desirability on edu eating the public on the value of their product as a food. However, he said, he had not found any way in which he could use his position to further such campaign.
 The telegram urging the Governor to take action follows:
 "The importance to Alaskan fisher ies of increasing the natona; con- sumption of pink and chum salmon cannot be overestimated. Public in difference to the high food values of these varieties has made their pack ing unprofitable while the diminish nf otl,n rviI vent many canneries from operating on the more highly colored grades alone
 Some idea of the magnitude of this industry may be gained from the following extract from a report oI the Alaska Advisory Committee made June II, 1920 to the Secretary of the Interior.
 "'The total value of Alaska
 fisheries products up to the close
 of 1919 was about $420000 900.
 The value of the pack in 1913
 was over $13,500,000 with approx
 imately 1000 employees. By
 1918 this increased to a pack val
 ued at $51,000,0OO with 27,000 em-
 ployees. The total investment in
 Alaskan canneries in 1918 was
 approximately $61,000,000'
 From this it will be seen that the salmon fisheries is one of Alaska leading industries. and unless the American people can be brought to appreciate our need and consume more of this wholesome and econ omic food, the entire industry will sustain heavy loss and thousands of cur fishermen will suffer. In fact. the prosperity of all Southeastern Al aske is vitally affected. The mer- chants of that section are dependent upon the employees of this industry and steamer service could not be maintained if this industry were shut down. In addition to the white population concerned. hundreds of the native Alaska Indians, wards of the Government, are dependent upon their earnings from salmon fisheries for their livelihood.
 We urge upon you the necessity of using your high office to bring to the attention of the American peo- ple. the wholesome. nutritious and economic food value of pink and chum salmon, end these facts"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
Changes for Harding on
 Grounds at White House

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-ChanScS about the Whitehouse and grounds have already been started to meet the wishes of President-elect Warren G. Harding. The first work to be started was the restoration Of the tennis court made famous while the late Theodore Roosevelt was PreSl- dent. It was here that Presldent Roosevelt held his famous "Tenn-s Cabinet"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
ARE TAKING STOCK TO-DAY.

Clerks in many of the stores in Juneau are today taking st, ck for the annual inventory In several stores the working hours were dur ing the forenoon and in others, clerks are working this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
Brazil Purchases Houses
 Abroad for Her Diplomats

RIO DE JANElRO. Jan. l. Buildings for Brazilian embassies and legations abroad will be ac- quired by purchase under a legisla- tive resolution sanctioned by Presi- dent Pessoa. The government is authorized to op.u necessary credits 10 the extent oG approximately S750,00O in each financial period.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01

have been adventures" said Caut
 Cope. This one is a scientific and commercial proposition. The final object of our enterprise is a search for the mineral wealth with which we are sure the South Polar regions abound" In addition to the minerals previously mentioned, he said that the Antarctic was rich in gold, silver
 copper and lead in the chains Of mountains that rise like chains of gigantic sentinels guarding the sec rets of it's vast and icy polar fields
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
MANY JUNEAU RESIDENTS
 ARE ENTERTAINING TODAY

Many of Juneau's residents areI keeping open house today. either afternoon or evening. scores or house parties and dinners have ais9l been arranged
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT ARE
 LIMITED TO ONE DANCE AND
 WITH FEATURES AT THEATRES

For the most part, Juneau last night celebrated social affairs Of a public nature. Tonight the chief features will be the regular dance at the A B. Hall and the movie sea- lures at the two Juneau theatres
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
CLEVELAND. O.. Jan. t-TI

NEIF LLNNO' O- Jan. I.-I ne jury in the case of William H Me Cannon. chief justice of the Muni- eipal Court. charged with murder in the second degree, disagreed and was discharged last night after being deadlocked since last Wednesday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-01
SOUTH POLE DASH ON;
 COPE BEGINS QUEST

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The Republican journal., 1921-01-27
MAINE CARDS WOOL FOR
HARDING'S SUIT.

Mrs, Laura A. Jackson of Vermont
wrote to President-elect Harding asking
him if he would accept the present of a
suit of clothes made of wool from her
own sheep and spun and woven by her
self. Mr.. Harding sent back a reply say
ing that he would greatly appreciate the
gift. Mrs. jackson therefore secured and
prepared the wool and sent it to the card
ing mill of Mr. T. A. Tunney at Brooks
Vile, Maine, where the wool was carded
into rolls ready for the spinning. Mrs
jackson on an olafashioned wheel spun
the warp and woof for the weaving and
wove the cloth on hand power loom one
hundred and thirty five years old. The
cloth comprises mixture of nine differ
ept colors and is what is called soft-
toned heather. The cloth will be sent 10
place on fremont street, Boston, TO De
dressed and finished.
The Republican journal., 1921-01-27
KNOX COUNTY REPUBLICANS IN
CHARGE.

The Knox County Republicans took
charge of affairs at the beginning of the
month and celebrated the event as they
had waited patiently for % years for the
pleasure. The banquet was held at the
Thorndike and the only representative of
the woman's division on the program was
former Belfast girl and at one time
teacher in our High school. The Courier
Gazette said of her:
"Mrs. j. Frank Rich, chairman of the
woman's division of the Republican
county committee, was gwen the right
of way among the speakers, and left
everybody charmed with the witty mes
sage she brought. eve women have
been puzzles to the men since the days
of Eve," said Mrs. Rich; "otherwise we
should have had the ballot sooner" She
told the story cf the woman who had
telegraphed the news of her mothers
death to her husband, who was away on
the road as travelling salesman. t'Shall
l cremate, embalm or bury" she asked
The travelling mans reply was very def
mite. 'Cremate, embalm and bury" he
uelegraphed And that's what the women
did to the Democratic party" said Mrs
Rich, adding, perhaps that's why they
would like to Telegate US to the internal
regions" Mrs. Rich voiced the undoubt-
ed sentiment of the women when she
said: "Our wish is that there shall be un-
derstanding, loyalty and service" In
conclusion she said: 'The greatest discov-
cry made by women in 1920 was that the
vote is painless operation"
The Republican journal., 1921-01-27
MRS. DELLA c. LOWE

Mrs. Della Curtis Lowe, who died in
Swanville Dec. 31st lived the greater
part of her life in North Searsport, where
she was educated in the public schools
and in the Eastern Maine Seminary at
Bucksport, For many years she was a
successful school teacher and also served
on the school committee in Searsport.
She always took great interest in the
M. E. church and Sunday school at North
Searsport and for many years was secre-
tary of the Ladies' Benefit Society. Near
Iy 45 years ago she was united in marri-
age to Roswell b. Lowe of Monroe and
by this union four children were born, two
boys and gill dying in infancy; Eva,
the youngest daughter, lived to be about
13 years of age, and her death was blow
from which her parents never recovered.
Mr.. Lowe died several years ago leaving
Mrs. Lowe entirely alone without rela-
tive. The nearest connection was a
brother -in-law, Charles Lowe of West
Winterport, who was very kind to her
during her illness of several months. She
will be greatly missed.-Mrs. George E
Chaplin.
The Republican journal., 1921-01-27
The Legislature.

Although our lawmakers have not vet
made any very important enactments the
work of the winter is apparently planned
with a view of having short session
An order has been passed requiring that
after the tenth day of February no pri-
vate bills will be accepted for considera-
tion Mr.. Baxter, president of the Sen.
ate, and Mr.. Barnes, speaker of the
House, have had much legislative ex-
perience and will see that business ia
transacted without unnecessary delay. It
seems certain that Maine will be depriv-
ed OF one of her Congressman after March
4, 1928 This will necessitate formation
of three Congressional Districts instead
of four and this should be done during
this session of the Legislature. This will
make 4 fracture in the "political state"
and anxious politicians will be much in
evidence in Augusta on and after March
fourth. We think the people of the
State will approve the following orders
which have been passed:
Ordered, that it is the sense of this Leg
islature that a reorganization and con-
solidation of the several State DEPART
ments, commissions, boards and bureaus
is possible and desirable at this time: be
it further
Ordered, that committee shall pro-
ceed with diligence to inquire into the
whole proposition and report from time
to time to~the present legislature for fur
ther instruction, suggestions or actions:
and be it further
Resolved, that such committee consid-
er carefully the urgent need of a fixed
policy, insuring to all of the people of our
State the largest possible measure of eff
cient service, consistent with the abso-
lutte necessity of the most rigid and prac-
tical economy.
An act has been introduced entitled
"Absentee Voters Franchise" and pe-
titions in favor of its passage are coming
in from all sections of the State. Mr..
Hinckley of Portland has introduced an
act which provides that it shall be illegal
to operate any motor vehicle which is
equipped with solid tires on any public
road or highway in the State at a speed
greater than Is miles per hour, and all
such vehicles shall be equipped with
governor which shall limit the speed of
the vehicle to Is miles per hour And it
shall be unlawful to operate any motor
vehicle which is equipped with solid tires
OH any public road or highway in the
State with load weighing more than
tive tons. Any person violating any pro-
vision of this act shall be punished by a
line of S25 for the first offense and for
second offense he shall be fined $50 and
his license to operate motor vehicle IN
this state shall be suspended for one year.
Mr.. Viles of Augusta has presented a
bill to increase the term of Imprisonment
for burglary, larceny, hold ups, etc. These
crimes are alarmingy frequent in many
of our large cities and it is feared that
driven from the cities, thieves and hold
up men will infest this State.
An act has been introduced to authorize
the assessment of a poll tax on women
entitled to vote.
The Republican journal., 1921-01-27
KNOX
Freedom, Me-. Jan. Is. l92

j. F. Bryant is cutting ice with gaso.-
line engine.
Nathan Davis is blacksmithing in Wal
ter Carter's shop.
Mrs. Fl. A. Shibles was in Wateryllle
shopping Saturday.
Mrs Emma Gordon returned home from
Thorndike last week
Mrs. Myra Bryant returned home from
Knox Ridge Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Blemys was at home over
Sunday from Freedom.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wentworth visit
ed at Ernest Ravens Sunday.
Mrs. Julia Curtis sold nice COW anC
calf to Ed. Hunt of Unity recently
Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Crosby of | nifty
visited at Chester Harden's Sundas
Mr. and Mrs. j. b. Vickery and little
son of Unity visited at j. F. brylnt's
recently.
Norman Woodbury. was in town ealing
on friends Saturday and taking orders for
Watkins remedies.
Sunlight Grange, Knox Station, het
Jan. 18 and elected officers for the ensu-
ing year. The installation was tuesday
evening, Jan. %.
The Republican journal., 1921-01-27
PATRICK TROY.

Patrick Troy died at his home on Lin
colnville Avenue, Sunday, Jan. 23d, after
a short illness with pneumonia, aged So
years, 10 months and days. He had
been in poor health for long time, but
his death came suddenly and was a
shock to his family and friends. Mr.
Troy was born in Limerick, Ireland, and
came to this country when young man.
He engaged in gardening on his arrival
here and always followed that occupation.
He married Mary Cleary of Milton,
Mass, who was formerly of Bandon,
County Cork, Ireland. In 1901, the FAM
lily moved to Islesboro, where he was
caretaker of the Charles S. Pierce place
for eight years. The family then came
to Belfast and have lived here about
eleven years. His widow and one daugh-
ter, Helena Mary, survive him. Mr.. Troy
was an Industrious man, kindhearted and
generous, and was respected by all who
knew him. The funeral was held at St.
Francis church Tuesday forenoon, Rev.
FIR MacPartIand officiating. The bearers
were Messrs Michael Collins, John
Leary, Francis Moore and James D. Hill.
Mr.. Timothy CIeary of Hyde Park, Mass
a brother of Mrs. Troy, came to attend
the funeral.
The Republican journal., 1921-01-27
STEVENS CHASE.

Donald Foster Stevens and Miss Doris
Gertrude Chase, both of Portland, were
married at the Congregational parsonage
in this city Saturday evening, Jan. 18th.
Rev. Alfred C. Elliott officiated with the
impressive double ring service. The
bride wore becoming gown of navy blue
serge and was attended by Miss Sadie M.
Robbins, while the groom was attended
by Everard A. Roberts. The bride has
been employed in the Lane store in Port
la nd and the groom has for the past year
been the local manager of the Green
store on Phoenix Row. They will make
their home in the Knowlton house at the
corner of High and Peach street. Mr..
Stevens has made many friends in his
short residence in Belfast, who extend
congra tulations and best wishes.