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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-23
PRESBYTERIAN NATIVE
 CHURCH XMAS DOINCS

The program for Christmas day in the Presbyterian Native Church con sists of special sermon and Christ mas anthems in the morning service and program of songs. readings and dialogues for the evening service.
 The program of the evening sery-
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-23
ANCIENT HISTORY

.s1Thes Ancient History class is, now: studying about the time of Rome's downfall. Reports are being given twice week by members of the class on some topic concerning Ro- man life. M f.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-23

Visit the Special Bargain Counter at the Nugget Shop. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-23

Gift Novelties make attractive Christmas Gifts. c. Cartwright. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-23

A merchants night patrolman ad vertises at Nome that ne will act as custodian for property of people who wish to go outside for the winter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-23

as pleasing in the present episode of "The Midnight Man"S
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-23
THE ALASKA DAILY EMPIRE, FRIDAY, DEC. g, 1921.

daughter by forcing her to join a curi- ous sect which forDids marriage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-23
Attractions 0t IHe0fyes
ATTRACTIONS TONIGHT OLISEUM-WaIlace Reid and Bebe Daniels in "The Dancin' Fool" PAlACE-"La
COMING

COLiSEUM-Grace Darling in "Even
 as Eve" PALACE-WiII Rogers in "Boys Will
 Be Boys"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-23

WILL CLOSE MONDAY.
 The Snow White Laundry will be closed all day Monday in observance of Christmas adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-23

THE CLASSIFIED ADS are "cur- rent news" They are swiftly-borne messages from people all about you who have business to do with somebody in this city-perhaps with YOU. Curiosity on your part as to what they are all about Is quite iustifable.
 HOLLY HOLLY HOLLY
 See the Juneau Florists. adv
 For engraved or printed calling cards see The Empire.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
HOUSE BLOCKS
ABSENCE LEAVE
TO FITZGERALD
Custom of Years Broken.
Due to Shortage in
o Attendance.

For the first time in many years.
the House yesterday refused the re-
quest of one "f its members f6i-
leave Of absence. rrrrr -.
Representative Fitzgerald. Ohio.
member OF the House District Conf
mittee. and a former service man.
asked leave OF absence Cor ss.one
month because he had bcsR- .'sr-
dered" by the War Department Tor
cuty as a reserve officer at a sums
mer training camp. Camp Knox, rs.
Ordinarily little attention is pad
to requests for leaves Of ahsence-
but because Of the difficulty during
the past ten DAYS in Taintnini-~ y
quorum these requests are beinE
closely scanned. ..--.-..-
When FitzEerald's request was
read Representative Blanton. Texas
took exception 90 the word "or-
dered" and wanted to know what
power could order a member Of
Congress away from his duty.
Representative Garrett. Tennessee.
acting Democratic floor leader.
pointed out that the request ~
volved a serious question even du--
ing times of war. lie suggested
coHunitIee Of three members to
Investigate
Republican Leader M"ndell block
! ed consideration ~ this suggestion
! by pointing out that the previous
! objection OF Elanton left nothing
before the House. After further de-
bate Mondell moved adjournment"
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
DC. COMMITTEE
MEETING OFF
Lack of Quorum Forces Focht
To Postpone Ses-
sion.

Because of inability to get a
quorum Chairman Focht Of the
House District Committee, yester-
day called off a meeting of the COM
mittee scheduled for today to re-
sumo consideration of the Woods
bill and legislation generally affect
ing the proposed merger Of Wash
inGton's street railway systems.
Focht said the delay also wOulc
enable the members to study tue
recent decision Of the Public Utili-
ties Commission making a slight re-
duction in car fares and would allow
them to gather its full import.
The District Committee is not
alone in its difficulties TO get a
quorum. During the past ten days
the House has had one to four roll
calls on points of no quorum and
on one occasion the Speaker issued
warrants for the sergeants-at-ar
to arrest members and bring them
beforr the bar Of the House. On
two ccasiOns business was suspend
ed for several minutes in order 10
await the arrival Of one OF two be
lated members IN order to complete
the quorum.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03

movement. Read the human inter-
est message below as a sample:
n miles from Bigefow. Ark.
Mr.. Congressman John N. TiIlman:
II have been cuttin weeds all day
and am purity tired out. but / take
up my pen to rite you about that
there bill of yourn to school mount
ing children. Excuse paper and
spellin. Pa died last winter and left
mother and six of us children. Z
bays and girls. We have two
months school a year and our last
teacher was no count. He could not
work a sum in long division. !
don't see how our family Is to get
educated IL we don't get help like
your bill. I shure hope she goes
thru all right.
"KEB TCRNE,
"l2 goin' in Ia"
The short and simple annals OF
the hill folk. strong of limb. stout
of heart. brave. loyal and generous,
but poor. very, very. poor, will dis
close many a tragic condition like
the one described by little noun
tain bred Keb Turner, one of six or
phans, IL GOin' on IS.
Respectfully.
JOHN y. TILLMAN
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
CHAMBER HEARS
WET RESOLUTION
But Takes No Action on II
Because of Word
ing.

Wayne 3. Wheeler. instigator Of
prohibition, and Representative Vol
stead. champion of a dry United
States. can and do spend more
money in one day trying to safe
guard prohibition than Gen. Hell
and Mira" Dawes can save. in one
year"
A resolution embodying this de-
clsration. was introduced by Ross
L. Andrews at a directories meeting
of the Chamber OF Commerce last
night in the Homer Building. No
action was taken because, II was
said. the resolution was faulty
worded and did not definitely show
who was "complomented or disap-
proved.
Appeal to help change the present
weights and measures system to the
metric system. was made to the
members in a letter from W. Nor
timer CrOcker, of the World Metric
~
committee was appointed to consid-
er the matter.
James T. Lloyd. chairman of the
public utilities committee, in pre-
senting his report to the chamber,
declared that the public utilities
commission has worked in the IN
terests of the people for the street
railway situation. He said. how
ever, that the Capital Traction Com
pany will now get a fair rate or
return, while the Washington Rail-
way and Electric will not
A letter from Maj. william II.
Hobson. director of rife firing at
Plattsburg barracks. New York, in
forming the members that two
Georgetown University students,
Joseph A. McDonoush and Edward
d. Murphy. had received prizes at
camp for military excellence, was
read. These same boys were award
ed medals by the chamber last year
when they became proficient in the
S. A. T. c. unit at Georgetown.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
RIVER WATER
TO CHRISTEN SHIP

When the super Dreadnaught
Washington named after the
State Of Washington. is launched
at Camden. y. J., in September. the
waters of the rivers OF the Ever
green" State will mingle in the bot
tie that will crash against the side
of the s3O.OOO.OOO sea monster.
Little Jean Summers, 1O-year-oId
daughter of Representative John w.
Summers. who has been selected by
Gov. Hart. of Washington, to
christen the battleship. has decided
against champagne for the cere-
mOny. and proposes that a bottle of
water be sent from the State that
is to be hOnored
The suggestion that water from
all of the rivers of the State be in
cluded in the bottle came from the
little sponsor. and Representative
Summers will see that each river
is represented in the christening
bottle.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
Miss Alice Harding Dies.

FREDERlCkSBUR Va, Aug. 2.
Miss Alice Harding. Is years old.
OF Rock Hill, Stafford County. died
after being operated on for an
pendicitis at the Mary Washington
Hospital. She is survived by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Melton Hard
ing: three sisters, Misses Nellie.
kate and Tacye Harding: one
brother. Clifton Harding. and a
large number Of other relatives. one
OF the latter being Mrs. L. A. Dodd,
Of this-city.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
Action of House Sends
SICeet Bill to Harding

The President is expected to act
quickly in signing the Sweet bill.
which will go to the White House
for his niEnature today.
The House took the final action
required on the measure by Com
gress when it approved the confer
cnCr report late yesterday. The bill
establishes a veterans bureau. un-
der which would be combined all
Federal soldier relief agencies. and
provides for a number Of Sclf-com-
petent SubOfiiccs in the field.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
Farm HOuses.Bu Near
Frederick; Loss, $4,000

FREDERICK, Md. Aug. Eight
farm buildings, on the farm of Eu-
gene Sponseller. about 2lS miles
south of here were destroyed by fire
really this morning. The damage
amounted to about $4,000. which is
nearly covered by insurance.
The fire, which was discovered by
Mrs Sponseller shortly after mid
night. started in the pump house.
from the backfring of a gasoline
engine. The pump house was the
first to go, and the flames destroyed
large barn. wagon shed. machine
shop and four hog pens. a call for
fire apparatus was made at Fred
erick. but when the fremen arrived
practically all the buildings were in
flames.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
Retouching White House
While Presidents AUag

The White House is putting on
some new clothes. so visitors for a
time are barred.
For the first time in three years
redecorating of the mension is
going on inside and out Interior
work is being done first. while
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Harding are
away.
The usual touching up was omitted
In 1913 and 1920 because of former
President Wilson's illness. 1t was
not possible for carpenters to erect
scanolding necessary for outside
painting because the noise would
disturb him. For similar reasons
the interior was permitted to 60
without its customary retoucbinp
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
IMPORTERS FIGHT
VALUATION PLAN
in FORDNEY BILL
Manufacturers Say New
Method Will Solve Ex-
! change Problem.

Representatives of important in
terests Of New York and New Eng
land. opposed the American. valua-
tion plan Of the Fordney tariff bill
before the Senate Finance Commit
tee Yesterday. Witnesses also In
cluded several manufacturers who
urged adoption of the plan as the
only way to meet the exchange sit
uation.
Thomas J. Doherty, of New York.
representing the National Coencil
of American Importers and traders.
described the scheme as "monstrous'
He declared 1t was utterly unwork-
able.
Joseph S. Lockett. of Boston. at
torney for the New England I'm
porters and Traders Association
made a similar attack upon the plan.
Suggestion Of Davis.
It was said that the importers
would much prefer some scheme by
which the American valuation plan
Is put into effect gradually, II II
is to be adopted at all. This would
be in line with the suggestion OF
George c. Davis. OF the customs
service. that the foreign valuation
plan be retained. but that manufac.
turers be given an opportunity tc
prove American values of products
comparable to imported goods and
that duties be assessed upon these
values. minus duties. transportation
costs and other expenses and
profit.
Mr.. Lockett, in opposing the Amer.
lea valuation plan. denied that un-
6v, valuations have been as preva'
lent under the foreign valuation sys'
tenn as claimed. Mr.. Lockett Sc
yerely criticized the manufacturer
who have been urging the adoption
of the plan.
A delegation of toy manufacturer
urged the adoption of the Amer
lean valuation plan. W. o. COl"'
| man, manufacturer of toy trains
declared that his company had beer
forced to close its plant as re-
suit of German competition. HI
said that the American valuation
plan would have helped the oom
pany to meet the exchange situa
ton. Coleman exhibited a toy traiI
of German manufacture which hi
SdlQ ne DOuBnl ITOiu JobpeI ~
New York at $3.50 a dozen which
was similar to one of his own man
ufacture which sells in New Yorl
at $10.50 a dozen. The German
trade, he said probably cost the i'm
porter not more than IS a dozen
Our factory started in this yeal
with a production OF 5000 tratn'
day" said Mr.. Coleman. 1r
April we reduced the output to g
900, and in June to 1000. On July
/ we stopped production entirely.
The only thing that will sav'
the American toy industry !5 &
adopt the American valuation plan
The American valuation plan will
make duties from all countries equal
regardless of rate of exchange. anc
it will avoid undervaluation."
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
'AGRARIAN GROUP IN SENATE
OPPOSES AID TO RAILWAYS
Would Make u. S. Loan Contingent on
Promise to Reduce Freight Rates.

Opposition is developing in Con-
gress to the Administrations pro-
,ject for extending financial relief to
the railroads.
1t is not yet clear whether this
opposition will have sufficient
strength to defeat or materially al
ter the legislation the Administra-
tion has asked. But a determined
fight is certain when the question
comes up for consideration at some
date yet to be determined.
Seek Lower Rates.
Much OF the hostility, Inquiry
shows, centers in the agrarian
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
MELLON PROGRAM
FOR TAX REVISION
MEETSOPPOSITION
Republican Member Finds
Fault With Many
Proposals.

Opposition to Secretary of the
Treasury Melons recommendations
for revision of revenue laws as pre-
sented before the House Ways and
Means Committee Monday began to
develop yesterday. Representative
Bacharach. of New Jersey, a Repub-
lican member of the committee who
has been an advocate of the sales
tax, issued a statement criticisins
several features of the Treasury
program.
Besides the suggestions made by
Secretary Mellon relative to
changes in income and miscellane-
Gus taxes. IL was learned that the
confidential committee print" Of
the proposed bill as prepared on the
basis of the Treasury suggestions
contains important amendments
relative to the determination of net
loss, taxation of profits from the
sale of capital assets, taxation of
personal service corporations and
insurance companies. and numer-
Gus changes in administrative
provisions.
Continue Sessions
The Ways and Means Committee
continued executive sessions yes
terday. Eugene Meyer. jr.. manag-
ing director of the War Finstlce
Corporation: James G. Davis. D;rec-
tor General of Railroads, and Under
secretary of the Treasury Gilbert
met with the committee to discuss
probable railroad expenditures
Representative Bacharach in his
statement objected to the proposed
so tax on all automobiles and the
2-cent stamp tax on bank checks
as proposed by Secretary Mellon
Mr. Bacharach also objected to the
repeal of the transportation taxes
He criticised the proposed fax tax
Of Is per cent on corporation in
comes. declaring that the increase
from 10 to Is per cent would work
a hardship on many small cor
porations.
Prefers Profits Tar.
Rather than increase the corpora
ton normal tax by this amount he
said he would prefer to have the ex-
ceJs profits tax retained. The ex-
cess profits tax, he insisted, affected
only such corporations as made sub-
stantial profits. whereas the in.
creased normal tax would endanEer
the existence of thousands of small
corporations.
Mr.. Bacharach said that Will,
the proposed reduction in higher
sqrtares on Individual incomes
might tend to set money into in
vestment channels. yet he consid-
cred II an injustice to lower rates
affecting only about 5000 taxpayers
while Increasing other tax rates.
:s.OOo Words In Report.
Mr.. Bacharach said he still he
IieYes that with the adoption of a
sales tax practically all the special
and excise taxes of the present law
as we'll as the excess profits tax
could be repealed. He admitted
however. that the sentiment of the
committee is definitely against the
Sa4e<-tAx.--s--sa-- $1,000 - ---H.a
The confidential committee print
prepare on the basis of sugg astions
1T the Treasury Department for the
use Of members of the Ways and
Means Committee. is document of
nearly 5000 words. although il in
"ludcs only three titles our Of the
dozen which will he contained in
the final bill.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
Gets AerOnautic Post.

". IT. l. Howard, an authority on
commercial aeronautics. with offices
IN the Union Trust Building. has
been appointed divisional chairman
for the District of Columbia of the
Worlds Board of Aeronautical Com
missiOners. by the board OF COVER
nors of that body. according to word
received here last night
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
Raised 1866 Tag Day.

The tag day held by the Nolun-
tcers of America last Monday to
raise funds to enable that organi-
zation to take a party of poor pco-
pie and their children for an out
ing at Chesapeake Beach. on Fri
day. netted 1866. according to an
announcement made last night by
the Rev. r. T. Gringer
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03

group Of Senators, who contend that
high freight rates arc having a
ruinous affect on agriculture. Lead
ers in this group will demand that
there be some assurance of lower
rates before they will vote for the
extension of further financial aid.
Senator I-aFollette, Of Wisconsin.
for instance, characterized the ad-
ministration plan as an attempt to
loot the treasury" and announced
that he will fight IL Inch by inch. {"
LaFollette said he would show that
the railrolIs are greatly overcapi-
talized. and declared that he pro-
posed to have IL demonstrated
whether the public and majority
Of Congress are working for the pub
lie. or special interests.
Want improvements.
An index of the possible minority
attitude is FURNISHED by the opinion
of Senator Smith. Of South Carolina,
ranking Democrat on the Interstate
Commerce Committee, who also be-
lieves there should be some indica-
tion as TO what will happen TO
freight rates il the administration S
. sChsnfe goes through
other Senators want some guar
antee that money to be obtained
| from the government will be eN-
| pended in improvements which will
directly and Immediately benefit the
1 public. There is fear in some quar-
I ters that the funds might be util-
/ lied in a way which would be OF
. little assistance in rehabilitating
/ the roads, unless specific safeguards
were set up.
Plan Early Hearings.
There is no disposition in either
, House TO hasten passage of the leg
islation asked. although committee
meetings will be held at an early
! date
The nlan of the administration is
t. pay to the railroads those claims
for under circumference. about which
there il no dispute. and at the same
time fund over a period OF years the
Indebtedness Of the railroads TO the
government for permanent improve
mcnts made with public money dur.
ing Federal control. This would be
accomplished through the War FL
nance Corporation.
Would Sell Notes.
: The railroads would give the gov
CrnmCnt six per cent, notes for the
amounts they owe. These notes
would he purchased from the presi-
. dent Of the finance corporation. and
sold hy it to the investing public
In this way. an appropriation from
Congress would he avoided.
The money derived through the
sale Of the notes would be paid tn
the railroads in settlement of their
I claims.
The administration view. as sci
forth by the President, is that al
business would be benefited if the
purchasing power of the roads were
revived. Payment would be made
only on claims which the govern
mcnt admits il owes. which are not
more than half Of what the roads
/ claim is due them. The disputed
. items would be left for settlement
in the courts.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
DEATHS

MARTN-On Tuesday, August ., at OILS
p m, at her late residence As Q street
northeast. IRENE r. MARTIN. daugh-
ter Of the late Winfield s. and Laura V.
Martin. of this city. Notice Of funeral
hereafter. 81
HoLDRIDGE.-On Tuesday, August 2. 1921,
Mt 4 pm. suddenly, ANNIE JOHNSON.
widow of the late Henry Eugene Hold
ridge, ct her late residence, 2715 P ST.
NV.
Notice Of funeral later.
DIDLAKE.-On Tuesday, August 9, 1921, at
1890 am, MAMIE PEYTON. - only
daughter Of James Leon and Mamie Tay-
lor Luxford and beloved wife Of Thomas
L. DidIake. aged 80 years.
Funeral from Trinity Episcopal Church,
Manassas, Va, on Thursday, August 4,
at IL 90 an. (Richmond and Staunton,
Va, papers please copy.l Sc
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
HOUSE.

Met At. II m. and adjourned Mt
p. m. until noon today
Passed bill authorizing Federal
Farm Loan Board I" increase in
terest rate ON farm loan bonds
from to 5h per cent.
Adopted conference report on
Sweet bill co-ordInat ting govern
mental soldier relief agencies.
BilIs introduced.
McCIintIc, OkIahoma-To amend
nm net approved February ~, 1919,
entitled ..An net 10 provide revenue
and for other purposes" providing
for an additional exemption for
soldiers. saiIors and Marines who
served In the world war and re-
ceived an honorable discharge.
joint Resolutions introduced.
Ware. Pennsylvania - Providing
for the compIIn tion OF statistics
showing the number of governmen Z
employees In Washington who cast
vote In the Inst general election.
House Committee Meetings Today.
Ways and Means. 1850, executive.
Joint Commission on Agriculture
Inquiry, 10. open.
II Mr.. Williams concludes his tes-
timOny this evening. Gov. Harding.
Of the Federal Reserve BOARD. will
appear before the committee, but
In the event that Mr.. Williams does
not enish this evening he will con-
tinue In the morning.
Immigration. Hawaiian labor sit
uation, 10. open.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
TEE DEFINITELY OPPOSED TO RAISING REVENUE BY SALES TAX
WHAT CONGRESS DID
YESTERDAY.
SENATE.
(Proceeding. Of Augu.t

Proceedings Of August -
Met at noon and recessed at sos
untp IL o'clock today.
Passed resolution providing for
payment In part from senate con-
ffngent fund the employees OF the
REORGANIZATION committee.
Adopted resolution chaugiur.
unanimous-consept agreement maxi
Ing farm products bill unfinished
business. SO that debate will be
limited to ten-minute speeches after
p. me- thus allowing transaetion
OF other business md making huaI
action possible on or before Friday.
senator La Toilette continues dis
eussion of shipping Board and its
relation To britain.
opponents of WIlIiS-C
nnti-beer bill agree TO move for
Its recommitment to committee,
claiming to have enough votes to
dispose Of the measure in this way.
John Skelton Williams. former
Comptroller of the Currency,
charged that the Federal Reserve
Board Disseminated against the
agricultural interests in favor of
Eastern manufacturer, testifying
before the Joint senate and House
Agricultural Committee.
Bills introduced.
wadswOFth. New Yorl-To carry
out the findings of the Court OF
Claims In the case Of Samuel r.
Hazard.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03
FLORISTS.

GEO. C.. SHAFFER sOC l4th
EXPRESSIVE FLORAL EN-. Phop. N
BLEMs at MODERATE PRICES. a4is.i7.ia
469
Appropriate Funeral Token,
Artistic-expressive-
Guide Bros. Go. l2l4 F St
Prompt .ste delivery ssrTlcs.
nhltu
The Washington herald., 1921-08-03

''If it were desirable to establish
the land grant colleges. these peo-
pies colleges and it was-is it not
more important to provide with Fed
eral funds for rural primary schools
for those unhappy little ones who
will be denied even a meagre pri-
mary educaeion If this government
does not assume the burden of pro-
viding them with sctools.
Il have had touching letters from
all over America endorsing this