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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-10-28

W. H. Pickering of New York City
will address meeting of Moscow
citizens in Eggan's hall, November 8,
at 7:45 on the double subject
sChrist's Return Solves Worlds
Problems" and Millions Now Living
Will Never Die" The address is given
under the auspices of the Internat-
ional Bible Students association.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-10-28
ARMAMENT CONFERENCE TO
OPEN SESSIONS ON NOV. 12

Washington-(By A. P.)-The state
department Friday announced the
definite decision to hold the first
session of the Armament conference
the morning of November II instead
of Armistice Day, November II. 1t
was found that the opening of the
conference on Armistice Day would
interfere with the burial services of
Americas unknown hero.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-10-28
Convict Army Deserter

New York-(By A. P)-Lynn A.
Gale, former Albany newspaper man
and one time state employee, was
convicted Friday by court martial
of desertion from the army. Convic-
tions were also returned against him
on two charges Of issuing seditious
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-10-28
Cheers Greet Fach

New York-(By A. PA mighty
bombardment of cheers greeted Mar
shall Foch when he steamed into New
York today on the liner Paris, to sit
with the American "buddies" at the
American Legion convention in Kan
sas City.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-10-28
Corporation Tax Is Per Cent

Washing gton-f fBy A. P)-The SEN
ate today adopted, by vote of 36
to 26, the finance committee amend
ment providing flat corporation in
come tax of Is per cent, effective
next January l. The rate agreed up.
on hv the house was 121z per cent,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-10-28
Senate Rejects Amendment

Washington-(By A. P.)-The sen
ate Friday rejected, SO to 80, the
Walsh amendment proposing gradu-
-ated income tax on corporations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-26
18th Street Aisle
Ch.ldren's Gloves
25c to $1.25

35c to $1.25
Wooden gloves; gloves of fleece
lined jersey cloth; jersey-cloth
gauntlets with leatheroid cuffs
and leather gauntletS with wide
cuffs trimmed with fringe and
star, according to price.
Stamped Fudge Aprons Drop
to 35c
Stamped for a bit of embroid-
cry, which will make them doubly
attractive as gifts.
Pink Satin Girdles, $3.50
Slender women will like them
for dancing, and they are so
dainty they are really another
piece of lingerie! Sizes 20 to 2s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-26
CHAPTER VI
The Dangerous Stranger

The Dangerous Stranger
pIJ.E JAY grinncd down at Jack
b and Janet after telling them why
80 didn't 80 South for the winter
nrhich ny was because he could find plenty
~ food in the North, .,
nj like to stay in the North woods.
acrcamcd Blue Jay. 81 like to stay
here even though It Is bit lonesome
anu pImc Inv was going to say "dan-
...o,,g n," but lust as he opened his
sseaE n say it he saw something that
w Ue"S Startled him he left his mouth open
~;,bout finishing what he was saying.
rThot something was a bird that came
.niiinc along in wavy. graceful flight.
sane Thc strange bird gidcd to the very
,crch Blue Jay had left so abruptly.
.,pcrhops that is the mysterious
,ircar - whispered Janet to Dame In
stiprt Shs Tho fairy godmother of the
h;rJs frowncd as she shook her head.
A. hat same moment the strange bird
"nered m its cruel bcak, giving a harsh
Hello. Dame Instinct" shriekcd the
stranger. II got your message away
m North near to Santa Claus land.
Thank you for warning me against
nfhp cold, cold winter.
! IT warn all the birds. good and bad, "
rcplipd Dame Instinct primly. 81 am
the fairy godmothcr of all of them, in
cIuding you. Butcher Bird Shrike, al
though | can b say l llKc the way you
hunt other birds"
You yourself taught me never TO 20
hungry il could help it." he screamed.
III there isn't anything else to cat l
have to cat birds"
"Wpll. ir YOU have to eat birds. br
sure you eat birds as bad as yourself" "
and Dame Instinct tartly. 'Gou will
and plCnty of English sparrows in the
villages and towns.
"Thank you, sweet and kind fairy
sodnothcr, said Butcher Bird Shrikc,
who seemed to have polite manners,
even though he was IA villain. Il will
remember the English sparrows. And
now would you like to visit my cup
board
YES" said Dame Instinct, "but
woe to you if | find any of my sweet
summer birds there.
Butcher Bird Shrikc laughed his
harsh laugh and sailed away in long,
graceful waves. Dame Instinct. with
Jack and Janet, followed in the wheel
less auto.
BuItnCf blIN hNHIlht dllSHl'u pu a
thorn tree, while the whcel-less auto
stopped on the ground beneath.
: The thorn tree had what appeared to
be little packages fastened to various
parts of it,
"Why. it looks like a Christmas
tree, whispered Janet to Dame In
stinct.
But it isn't" said Dame Instinct
Sharply. 1T is a butcher Shop
And 50 it was. The little packages
wee field ,nirc. which Butcher Bird
Shrkc nad killed and partly eaten.
"No~. you Sc" on" reason why ! am
worryn" over that foolish summer bird
who is singing in the fall woodS,' said
Dame In>tinrt. "Whrn Butcher Bird
ShriIc gcts hungry he cats what he
can set, and no ordinary summer bird
is safe from him. Come! We must
find the mysterious singer at once and
send him away to the Southland
(Hcw their search for the mysterious
singer leads them into strange adven-
turCs under ground will be told next
week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-26
Blankets and Quilts Make Really Subsfnnfi

Young and ongestabished homkeepers be
gifts blankets
to be bride will be especially grateful
This quilts
lnn lutl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-26
Wool Filled Quilts, Sc

A low price Tor quilts as pretty and
warm as these They are filled with pure soft
wool and have figured tops and backs and
plain sateen borders. 72X80 inches good
size!
Other wool-flled quilts are $3.50, $3.50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-26
.DREAMLAND
ADVENTURES
"Dante hGtincP
By DADDY

toch and Janet join Dame IN
.,;nrt y"t In hunting for a mysterious
XII ss;rJ mat sings in the foH t0oods.
9n" mr,nc Instinct fears il Is a summer
Tr% t;rG ihat may be caught JU Old Man
Winter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-26
WANAMAKER'S
DOWN STAIRS STORE
WANAMAKER'S

IT'S Wnma Down Stairs Store Christmas
the Chestnut Christmas all over
where Christmas garands add the general air
joty. special Christmas land of umbrellas, ribbons
leather jeweb handkerchief
andotherm furnishings also chldrens dresses
explore Wanamakers Down Stairs Store The
all qualyand
formlyo o~.C sboxesa added n
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Canal Route Aids Growers
 Of Fruit on Pacific Coast

WASHINGTON, May 31.-Receni shipments of fruits from Pacific ports to Europe via the Panama Canal have been delivered in three days less time than was required by the transcontinental rail and watef route, according to the Panama Canal Record.
 Not was economy in time effected 1t was asid, but the freight charges by way of the Canal were 75 cents a box less than offered by raj routes.
 Two coastwise steamship compan ies recently have started to develop an express service for perishablt fruit between the Atlantic and Pa cific seaboards through the big wat erway, the Record announced, ant the transcontinental railroads will attempt to meet this by arranging { twenty day schedule
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
RAILROAD MEN
 BE REDUCED IN WAGE EARNINGS
Pratically 10 Per Cent Wage Cut Is Announced by
 Labor Board. ENGINEERS VOTE TO
 ACCEPT NEW TERMS
Proposals of Shipping Board Are Adopted by Major
 ity of the Unions.

CHICAGO, May 31.-The Railway Labor Board has completed work on the proposed new wage scale effec- tive tomorrow and further an nouncements will be made either late this afternoon or during the night
 Wages of employees of 104 rail road systems are to be reduced. This reduction will effect eventually ev- cry railroad man employed in the country.
 Advanced estimates place the cut at approximately 10 per cent and will subtract about $500, OOO, ,ooo from the annual wages paid.
 No announcement has yet beer made. from railroad unions regard ing Fthe proposed reduction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
FLOOD WATERS
 BREAK DYKE ON
 COLUMBIA RIVER
Hundreds of Persons Are in Danger-Area Flooded
 from 8 to 10 Feet.

WOODLAND, Wash, May 31.- : The dike protecting 5000 acres of reclaimed farm lands broke this forenoon and the section is now flooded to depth of from eight to ten feet.
 From iO0 to 500 persons are in danger
 A courier has been sent to warn ranchers to immediately leave for higher ground.
 The flood waters of the Columbia River caused the break in the dike which was completed early this year at cost of $200.00O.
 The. damage is believed to have chiefly been confined to the crops and is estimated to be $500.000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
BURSTING BOMB KILLS TWO MEN,;
 NINE ARE HURT
Fatal. Accident :. Occurs at Aberdeen; Maryland,
 Proving Grounds.
TWO ENLISTED MEN
 ARE KILLED OUTRIGHT
Two Officers and One Enlist d.Maq Are Believed
 Fatally Injured.

BULLETIN-WASHINGTON, May 31.-Two enlisted men were killed outright, two officers and one en- listed man were injured, probably fatally, and nine others were hurt by an. explosion of a bomb late this afternoon in an airship at the Aber- desn, Maryland, proving grounds.
 This is according to the latest official reports Of the War Depart ment.
 WASHINGTON, May 31. = Late this afternoon bomb exploded at the Aberdeen, Maryland, proving leToands and t II fspart tedsssss v were killed and many injured.
 The injured mon were immed- lately placed aboard q vessel and are being rushed to the military hospital.
 A bomb, } which. fexplodedl E.fatA great force, is said to have bsenrthe cause of the accident 'a4 1I 'Ui F. WASHINGTON, May 31.-Captain Joseph Hall, Lieut.. Carl G. Ellason are two of the officers seriously in- iured by the bomb explosion ac- cording to late reports.
 All the men were connected with the army air service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Motion Picture Actor in
 Seattle Dies in Thriller

SEATTLE. May 31.-J. A. Clark, a motion picture actor, was drowned in Green Lake yesterday afternoon while attempting to stage the rescue of Isabelle Carpenter, leading lady in a motion picture drama.
 The stunt called for the rescue of the women from a capsizing canoe.
 The girl narrowly escaped drown ing in attempting to rescue Clark from death.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Serious Crisis Is Being
 Faced by Organized Labor

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Hay 31. - Organized labor is facing the worst crisis in it's history, Warren s. Stone, grand chief of the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers, de- clared today in his report submitted at the opening of the organizations triennial convention.
 Twenty-thousand members - al most one fourth of the total-are without jobs, he said.
 MT. Stone reviewed the brother hoods wage movements for the past three years, and declared that had not Woodrow Wilson been stricken on his Western trip, conditions would have been different" He said the former President had promised that upon his return he would place the power of the government bhind the movement to curb the increasing cost of living and pro, fiteering."
 MT. Stone urged that the un. authorized strike of last summer when between 2.000 and 4,00O mem bers were suspended, be referred to a special committee for investi gation.
 ". F. McCalleb, manager of tho Brotherhoods cooperative nationa bank, reported that deposits increas- ed from $65O,000 on November last to $7,0OO,00O today. Establish ment of similar banks in other citie' was recommended.
 Extension of financial aid to tn, state of North Dakota was dis cussed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Flames Damage Whiienorse
 Hotel; Town Is Threatened

WHITEHORSE, May 31.--A fire which for a time threatened the en- tire town, badly damaged the White Pass Hotel here Sunday afternoon. The flames were brough under con trol after a hard fiaht. Damages to the hotel are estimat led at $2,Ooo.
 At 3:3O a. m. Monday, a second fire broke out in a barn owned by Shorty" Chambers. The building and furs cached thefein valued at S1,2O6 were entirely destroyed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
PULP RATE NOT
 UNJUST STATES
 BOARDS RULING
Says Speel River Rate Not Discriminatory Other
 Allegations Unproven.
CONSPIRACY CHARGE
 IS NOT ESTABLISHED
Kline Advised by Wire of Rul ing in Alaska Case by
 Shipping Board.

"The Federal Shipping Board has recommended rate on pulp from the Speel River plant of $5 per ton weight and says as a result of the facts presented at the recent hear ing that there has been no discriai- ination made by the Pacific Steam ship Company against the Alaska Pulp and Paper Company in favor of the Ocean Falls industry, accord ing to telegraphc advices received by this office today" said J. Ii Kline local agent for the company this morning.
 Future rate adjustment by the Shipping Board is promised after trial of the $5 rate has been made, if such rate proves' unjust, said MT Kline q have been advised" he continued, "that the Shipping Board has determined that the facts pre- scented negative the allegation that the Pacific Steamship Company dis criminated against Snettisham pull favor of the Ocean Falls product Also that the examination of the record fails to disclose any facts supporting or establishing allegations that carriers had induced insurance underwriters to refuse permission for a Libby, McNeil & Libby boat tt call at the Alaska Pulp and Paper Company's wharf and lift it's prod uct. or that carriers were influenced by financial interests planning to es tablish rival pulp mills and thereb, conspired to prevent operating O complainants' plant and foster monopoly.
 "The Shipping Boards ruling say ] that the facts developed at th'
 (Continueo on Page Eigh:.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Princess Mary Has Thirty
 Passengers For This City

KETCHIKAN. May 31.-The steam CT Princess Mary left here at 5:30 o'clock this morning for the north and carried the following named pas sengers for Juneau. Sister Mary LeopoIdine, Sister Margaret Mary, Mrs. H. Watkins. L. V. Winters, Mrs. Karin Preston and child. Mrs. A. Goldstein and child, J. Smardan, T.. M. Hunt. M J. Mackay. Mrs. NJ. J, Mackay. Miss H. White. R. F. Lewis, D. Steele. MT. and Mrs. A. E. Frost. R. A. Bakke, P. Godette. K. Martin, Miss A. Jones, E. Davis, K. Howard, w. Goodrich. Mrs. A. E. Gurr and two children, F. c. Drumm, D. An derson and Mrs. G. Travers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
ALAMEDA SAILS NORTH
 AFTER BEING. REPAIRED

SEATTLE. May 31.--The steamer Alameda sailed for the north at 6:3O o'clock last night. The steamer returned here in tow late Sunday night owing to boiler troubles While in port being repaired, engine troubles also resulted. The Alameda is now in splendid condition, man. ned by a good crew and should make a quick trip to Alaska ports and return.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Thousands of Americans
 In Vancouver; Moist Day

VANCOUVER, B. C.. May 3l. Thousands of Americans visited here yesterday. The cayme by steamers and by trains, also by an tomobiles. The day is said to be comparatively the most moist Memo rial day on record Over 2000 autos filled with Americans crossed the line between British Columbia and Washington Sunday. Hundreds oi other automobiles, all loaded, crossed the border yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
William Jennings Bryan
 Is to Reside in Florida

WASHINGTON. D. C., May 3l.-- William Jennings Bryan announced today he would establish his legal residence in Florida. The Common CT stated that this was due 10 the present ill-health of Mrs Bryan. He stated that although moving to a new state. he expected 10 concern himself just as much as ever in pub lie matters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
FIRE ABOARD STEAMER.

BALTIMORE, May Slime pas senger and freight steamer Buckeye State, plying between Baltimore and Pacific Coast ports, caught ire last night while tied up at pier. The blaze was confined to the boiler room with little damage. The hrt is believed to have been caused by q marine engineer strike sym pathizer. 4n ar,
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Officers and Bootleggers
 Fight; l Fatally Wounded

GREAT FALLS. Mont, May 31.- Albert Strizion was fatally wounded early this morning in fight be- tween officers and seven bootleggers. Three men were captured. Thirty six cases of liquor was seized Three of the seven bootleggers made their escape.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Big Development of
 Nome Gravel Planned
 On Colossal Scheme

SEATTLE, May S1. A special from Washington, D. C., says an ap- plication for water power rights in the Kougarok district, Alaska, with the recent sale of a large number of mining properties at or near Nome, gives indication of the re- vival on a collosal plan for the de- velopment of. low grade gravels in that region. Plans were abandoned at the outbreak of the European war.
 The Saw Tooth Power Company, which is behind the project, through its New York attorney. has applied to the Federal Power Commission for a license to develop compre- hensive water power system on Sew ard Peninsula.
 The original plans were backed by British capital but as before men, toned were abandoned on account of the European war. ~ According -tcss ( IrS psesent plans, it is contemplated that several mill- ion dollars will be expended in the development of the Nome gravels which have never been worked. It is believed that as result of the new work over half billion dollars of gold will be produced and this will keep a large number, of dredges busy every summer. for the next forty years
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Turkish Nationalist in
 Secret Conference, Fight

ATHENS, May 31.-1umultunous ccenes are reported from Amyrna by these attending the secret confer oace committee of the Turkish Ma tionalist Assembly. General Ismet Pasha. was victim of attempted assassination. He was only slightly wounded. Several partisans of Enyer Paeha were arrested and executed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
STATE TROOPS FOR STRIKERS
 IN. WISCONSIN

MADISON, Wis, May 31.- The Sheriff of Brown County this afternoon asked Governor John J. Blaine to send State troops to Green Bay to quell disturbances there. Disorders have broken out as a result of a strike of employees of three paper mills. Gov. Blaine wired hack that he would investigate
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
WAGE CUT FOR RAILROAD MEN
Fort Norman Gusher Blows CapsBeforeFlowStoppe
Oil Stampeders Return From
 Fort Norman; at Whitehorse

when the stratum was struck Many caps were blown off before the flow could be stopped. A spigot placed in the well casing below the cap runs barrel of oil in 33 seconds.
 Less than 100 claims have been stacked in the field, it is said. Fort Norman is 390 miles from White horse. The party left here with 35 dogs and returned with them all.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31

WHITEHORSE, r. T., May 31.-- A party of nine prospectors arrived here Sunday from the Fort Norman oil fields, returning from trip con suming 60 days. Six days were spent at Fort Norman.
 All of the prospectors give glow ing account of the richness of the field The single well that has beer drilled spouted 60 feet in the air
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
NEW YORK IN LINE.

NEW YORK, May 3l.-1he strik- ing, Marine Engineers Beneficial As sociation members have voted to ac- cept the new proposals of the Ship ping Board which is for 15 per cent reduction and overtime on a pro rata basis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Refugees of Czarist Times 4
 Returning to Vladivostok

TSURUGA, Russia. May 31.-- Many anti-Bolsheviki refugees. who have been here since the collapse of the czarist regime in Russia. have sailed for yladiyostok. They are all jubilant over the success of Gen eral Kappell's soldiers who captured the city last week. .--.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Canned Whale Meat to Be
 Sent on Boat to Hamburg

VANCOUVER. B. C., May 31.- The steamer Nooderdijk Hod. of the American Line. will carry a ship ment of canned whale meat on her next voyage. The shipment is con- signed to Hamburg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
AGREE TO TERMS.

WASHINGTON, May 31. - It is unotficially announced, according to information received by the Depart ment of Labor, that the members of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association have agreed to the terms of the Shipping Board. It is said that the local unions generally agreed The terms include fifteen per cent reduction in wages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Graves of American Dead
 In England Are Decorated

LONDON, May 31.-The grave of every American soldiers in England was decorated yesterday in observ- ance of the American Memorial Day.
 The bust of George Washington, a gift of the American people, was unveiled at St. Pauls Cathedral
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Pilot of Wrecked
 Plane, Which Killed Seven, Is Exonerated

WASHINGTON, May 31.--- Army Board of Inquiry today exonerated Lieut.. Stanley Ames, pilot of the naval aeroplane which crashed down Hear Mor- gantown, Maryland, late Sat urday evening with the loss of lives of five army officers and two civilians. The Board of Inquiry found the accident was unavoidable on account of the storm which was raging.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
General Horace Porter,
 Civil War Veteran, Dead

NEW YORK. May 31 - Funeral services for General Horace Porter. who died early Sunday morning. will be held Thursday with mili- tary features. He. was in his, S5th year a. the time of death and was a famous diplomat and Civil War veteran. -,
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
WAREHOUSE BURNED.

BUENC6 AIRESE May VT. --7- HHe CustQms warehouse was burned last night and the loss is estimated to be ope million pesos. The fire is be- lieved to have been of incendiary origin and striking longshoremen are suspected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Several Hundred Narrowly
 Miss Death by Drowning

ASHLAND. Wis. May 3L-Sev eral hundred persons narrowly miss cd drowning during the Memorial Day exercises held yesterday when the old Commercial Dock collapsed toppling them into the bay. It is believed all were reuesed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Entire Business Block in
 Bakersfield Fire Damaged

BAKERSFIELD. Cal, May 31.- Fire early this morning damaged an entire block fin the business section of this city. The damage is esti- mated to be at least s225.oo0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
Large Cargo of Supplies
 On. Way to Herendeen Bay

SEATTLE, May 31.-The sailing vessel Wawona, one of the largest of the sailing fleet in the Boring Sea fisheries, is now enroute north mith cargo of supplies far Herendeen Bay points.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31

ARE AGAINST AGREEMENT. PORTLAND. Ore. May 31.-It is announced officially that the marine engineers here voted unanimously against accepting the latest terms as a settlement to end the strike
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-31
FIGHT BETWEEN FACTIONS OCCUR
 IN VLAD|v0ST0K
Conditions in City Captured by Anti-Bolsheviki
 Forces Unsettled.

TOXIC, May 31. ' Conditions at Vladivistok, which city was seized last Thursday by the anti-Bolsheyiki forces under General Kappell, is still unsettled according to latest ad vices received here. from American sources.
 Yesterday there was fight for hall an hour between opposing factions but .he Japanese disarmed belligel' ents and then placed all of them il the police barracks.
 As near as can be ascertained nc decided changes have taken place and no drastic orders have been pro mulgated.
 TOKYO, May 31 = According tc late advices from Vladivostok, the anti-Bolsheviki leaders of that city now in control, have extended theii authority northward It is further claimed the Japanese have recog nized the new military occupation o the city.