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Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Plan to Protect
Inaugural Crowd
From Profiteers
Bill Prohibiting Restaurant
And Hotel Keepers From
Raising Prices Introduced
In Senate.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Measures
proposing protection for inaugural
crowds March 4, from gouging hotel
keepers, restaurant proprietors and
landlords, as we'll as from pick
pockets, were introduced in the
Senate and their authors gave notice
they would be pressed.
The measures were offered as the
senate was adopting a resolution ap-
propriating $50,000 to build stand
at the capitol and to defraw other
expenses in connection with the in
auguration of President-elect Hard
ing. An attempt to cut the appro-
priation to $4,000 failed.
A resolution introduced by Sena-
tor McCumber, republican, North
Dakota, would prohibit hotels from
charging more than the rate charged
during the last month and the pres
ent month. He said congress would
provide police protection from pick
pockets, and asked if any protection
was to be given from "the bigger
robbers"
Senator Jones, republican, Wash
ington, offered bill which would
go further in protecting visitors. 1t
would authorize commissioners of
the District of Columbia to regulate
charges for meals and lodgings from
February 2S, to March 10, and viola
tors would be liable to fines of from
500 to $1,000 and prison sentences
of six months. .....
Plans of the inaugural committee
got into the senate discussion dur
ing the debate. Senator Lenroot. re-
publican, Wisconsin, said it was his
opinion the Inauguration should and
at the capitol when the president
elect took Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Peacemaker, Is
Seriously Hurt in
Gambling Row
Nickerson Pool Hall Owner
Shot When He Attempts to
Stop Gun Duel Between
Two Patrons.

Fremont, Neb., Jan. 5.-(Special
Telegram. Ross Wickersham, 40,
of Nickerson. lays dying at the FIRE.
mont hospital and Richard H.. Dun
kle, AZ, Of the same village, occu-
pies cell at the county Jail, as the
result of quarrel arising from a
poker game at the Wickersham pool
hall in Nickerson, about 5 this morn
ing Wickershan1, who has only one
arm, was shot while attempting to
intervene between Dunkle and John
Litz, another poker player, who had
jus returned to the scene will, a
rifle. As W.ckersham rushed be-
tween the two armed men, Dunkle
fired three times and one bullet en-
tered his side.
The argument began when Dur
kle began a fight with Murrell
Brunner, when the latter attempted
to withdraw a bet from the pot.
Friends pitched. into the battle to
help Brunner and finally separated
them after Dunkle had received the
worst of the nixup.
When he arose, he drew gun ant.
threatened TO kill Ernest and August
Unkel, brothers. who were also in
the game While he was cursing the
gang and asking that the money
should be replaced on the table. Litz
sneaked away and soon returned
with u c,nall rifle in his arms.
He appeared at the rear door and
ordered Dunkle to throw UP his
hands. Insead, Dunkle fired his re-
volver three times in the direction
of Litz. who was only saved by
Wickersham, who stopped the bull
let as he tried to intervene.
Wickersham is the owner Of the
pool hall, and well-known in this
community. He is not expected to
live. Dunkle left the pool hall, went
to his home where he reloaded his
gun, and from there walked to the
county jail at Fremont. where he
gave himself up.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06

Hearst, Ont, Jan. 5.-Tales Of ter
rible hardships endured with the ut
most fortitudc by the three stranded
American naval balloonists from
Rockaway. N. Y, in the frozen wilds
of the Canadian north, were related
here today by Indian trappers arriv-
ing from the lower Hudson bay dis
trict.
Their stories, in the main, cor
roborated reports from Cochrane that
the airmen were on the verge of
starvation and were forced to eat
their two remaining carrier pigeons
to keep alive. The men are now
slowly vending their way back to
civilization by dog train. with the
thermometer registering so degrees
below zero. Unless unusual storms
are encountered. they should reach
Mattice no later than Friday. A
Pullman coach will be placed at their
disposal when they leave the trail
there.
According to the stories of the
Indians, the bowling of a moose dog
caught in trap at Shipsands. the
original trading post OF the Hudson
Bay company, was responsible for
the safety Of the airmen last Sunday.
When they heard the dogs cries, the
balloonists decided to land. The
great balloon struck in clump Of
trees 10 miles south of the post and
its occupants were almost stripped
of their clothing in the perilous de-
scent. -
Weather Mild.
At the time of the landing the
mercury was only 10 degrees below
zero, the mildest weather for this
season of the year in the history of
the trading post. When the men
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
l. c. C. Opposes Bill to Take
Place Of Vetoed CLAYTON Act

Washington, Jan. 5.--Oppositicu
by the Interstate Commerce con-
mission TO removal OF regulations
governing the purchase OF supplies
by railroads from corporations in
which they or their officers were in
terested was presented 10 the senate
Interstate Commerce committee to-
day by Chairman Clark and COM
missioner Mayer. They were the
first witnesses at hearings on iegis-
lation designed to replace the bill
suspending Section X of the Clay
ton antitrust law which Presidcn+
Wilson vetoed recently.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Panama Canal Traffic
; Breaks All Records

Washington, Jan. 5-Volume of
traffic through the Panama canal
during 1920, established a new high
toll record, exceeding that of 1919 by
approximately 50 per cent. A cable
received at the Panama Canal office
from the acting governor of the
canal reported the increase, also
said tolls collected during Desember,
amountig to $10,2o5,0O0, exceeding
those of any month in the history
OF the canal, except September
Commercial vessels passing through,
the canal during 1920, the message
said, numbered 2,184, aggregating
l0,378,00 net tons and carrying a
cargo of l1,236,00 tons.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
King Sends Condolences to
Family of New York Man

Brussels, Jan, 5-King Albert has
Instructed the Belgian ambassador
TO the United States to convey the
coincidence of the king to the family
of the late Alexander ]. Hemphill, of
New York, whose death occurred last
week, it was announced. In his
message King Albert added he
would always remember Mr.. Hemp
hills notable service toward the feed
ing OF the Belgians during the war
when Mr.. Hemphili acted as treas
urer OF the commission ;or relief in
Belgium.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Resolutions Call for
Ousting Of Socialists

Albany, n. Y. Jan. 5.-Two reso.
lutions calling for the unseating of
the three socialist members OF the
New York assembly were introduced
in the legislature. @.
One measure called for expulsion
of .Assemblyman Solomon on the
ground that he had been expelled
last year for disloyalty.
The other was directed against
Assemblyman Samuel Orr and
Henry jaeger. alleging that as social
lists they could not consistently take
the assemblyman's oath of Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Davenport's Socialist
Mayor Resigns From Party

Davenport, Ia. Jan. s. DR.. c. L.
Barewald, mayor OF Davenport,
elected on the socialist ticket a year
ago, is no longer a socialist. He has
announced his resignation from the
party.
Purely local issues prompted the
mayor to leave his party. it was said
today. With him in the council are
FIVE socialist and three republican al
dermen =.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Cardinal Gibbons Much
Improved, Physician Saws

Baltimore. Jan. 5.-Cardinal Glib
bons passed today in a restiul man
ner in his room, according to his
physician. There was no trace of
unfavorable reaction from his trip
Monday from the Robert T. Shriver
home at Union Mills.
Among those who called at the
cardinals residence was Governor
Richie Visitors have been ex-
cluded from the cardinals room and
the governor sent to the Irelate a
message of regret for his illness and
of hope for q speedy recovery.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06

Are Picked
At Lincoln
Few Lower House Chairman.
ships Undecided-Fights
Are Made on Several
Candidates.
Sena ,e Committee Meets

Line, b., Neb, Jan. 5.--(Spccial.) J
"A n, hber OF the important low
er house committee chairmanships
were still up in the air today with
much jockeying by candidates for
appointment. A few. however, ap-
pear to be almost certain. They
are:
Barbour OF SCOTS Bluff. chairman
Of 1;.s eGmm'1ee t;nn on waterways and ir-
Rodman CT Kimball, chairman Of
judiciary committee.
Mcleod Of Schuyler, chairman Of
committee on engrossed and en-
rolled bills,
Cole of Antelope, chairman Of fish
and game committee.
Good Dark Horse"
Frantz of Eagle was lokoed upon
az the choice for chairman of the
committee on banking with pos
- !5ility tha,y 1ood of Peru might he
"a dark horse" So far Good has
not been an APPLICANT for any chair
,nanship.
Good is also looked upon as a
possible chairman of the committee
on finance, although an aggressive
fight for this appointment is being
made by Axtell of Fairbury. Good
is not on the committee of commit
tees, while Axtell is a Third district
member of that committee.
Clifford Of Pawnce City must face
q fight this year for the chairman
ship OF the committee on fees and
salaries; because when he headed the
committee two years ago he fought
certain proposed salary increases. A
number OF employees of the state are
looking to the present session for in
creased wages and look upon Clifford
as detriment to their plans.
Williams for Tax Committee.
1t is almost certain that Williams
OF Fairmont will head the committee
on taxation. which promises to be
more than ordinarily important be-
cause of sweeping taxation reforms
promised at this session.
Behrens and Sandquist. both Third
district men, are fighting for the
craftsmanship of the committee on
agriculture. However, the odds
seem to favor Vance of Hastings for
this position.
Byrum of Franklin. Anderson of
Knox and Snow of Chadron are all
looked upon as possibilities for the
craftsmanship on the committee on
snlucation.
The committee on children's code
Is a new one this year, made neces-
sary by the bushels of bills to save
the children that promise to be intro
duced in the interests Of the chill
dren's code commission. This conf
mittee will handle all bills pertaining
to that subject,
Veterans Get Plums.
The senate committee OH commit
tees spent most Of the day working
out committee assignments. A few
Turn to Page SIX. Column Four.)
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Z. S. Officials Favor
Narcotics Measure

Washington, Jan. S.--General ap-
proval of the Jores-Miller narcotics
bill was expressed by government
officials at a hearing before the
house ways and means subcommit-
tee. The bill would amend the Har-
rison act TO prohibit all expectation
and limit importation of cocaine,
and other narcotic drugs.
II is understood it is directed espc-
cislly at the traffic in China.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
France Well Supplied
With Coal for Six Months

Paris, Jan. 5.-France has a sur.
plus of coal large enough to supply
all her economic and domestic needs
for six months, it was stated by
both governmental and commercial
officials. Contracts with American
coal companies for more than $780,
100000 worth of coal have been can-
celed, these authorities said. while
the price of American coal delivered
at French ports has fallen from $50
a ton to $3.50 ton, within two
Y,1onths
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Appealof Miss Panks.urst
From Jail Term Dismissed

london. Jan. 5-An appeal by
Sy1vN Pankhurst from a sentence to
six months imprisonment for at
tempting to cause sedition in the
navy was dismissed with costs. Miss
Pankhurst was released November
8 on 1000 pounds bail. pending ap-
peal from the sentence. which was
imposed October 2S.
At the time of her release she
signed an undertaking to sever her
connection with the newspaper. The
Workers Drea adnought.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
First Negro Legislator in
Missouri Takes Office

Jefferson City, Mo-, ian. 5.-W.
G. Moore, first negro to be seated in
the Missouri legislature, took oath
of Office with other members of the
souse. He was elected from the
Sixth district, the fashionable "West
End of St. Louis.
The seat occupied by Mr.. Moore
IS one of the most conspicuous in
the hall. being on the center aisle,
near that of Representative A. F.
Mixer. The desk was literally
severed with flowers, :,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Kansas Man Finds IS Fine
Pearls in One Oyster Shell

Manhattan, Kan.., Jan. 5.--J. A.
Coleman of Manhattan today dis
played IS pearls. varying in size.
which he declared he found in
single oyster she'll. The oyster was
in lot purchased at local market.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
President-Elect Harding
Made 32nd Degree Mason

Columbus, O.. Jan. 5.-President-
elect Warren G. Harding eTill be
made Sind degree Mason here to-
day. Columbus consistory. Scottish
Rite. will conduct the ceremonies.
The president-clect will motor here
from Marion.
Preparations have been made for
entertainment of about 100 of the
senator's Marion friends and numer-
Gus Scottish Rite officers from other
states who will witness the cere-
monies.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Many Seeking Work

Boston, Jan. s-Conditions OF TIL
employment unequalled since 1914
were reported by the public employ
ment office of the state department
Of labor and industry. Applicants
for jobs were more numerous III
December than in any corresponding
month in six years
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Directors Close Bank

Kansas City, Mo-. Jan. 5. = The
Commercial State bank of Mount
Washington. suburb of Kansas
City, was closed on an order voted
by the board of directors. Walter
Halpin, cashier. they said, had been
missing since Sunday. A bank cx-
aminer is at work on the books
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Mother and Daughter Die
In Early Morning Hotel Fire

Fort Worth, Tex, Jan. 5. - Two
women were burned to death in a
fire which destroyed the Lone Star
hotel at Desdemona, an oil town in
Eastland county. this morning. The
victims were Mrs. Bantell and her
l9-year-old daughter, members of a
vaudeville company.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Three Bandits Get $4,000
From Branch Detroit Bank

Detroit, Jan. S. = Three armed
bandits locked the manager and clerk
of the west side branch of the Mich
igan State Bank of Detroit in the
vault and escaped with $4,000. The
men were imprisoned two hours be-
fore the robbery was discovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
Typewriter Manufacturer
Dies at Rochester Home

Rochester. N. Y. Jan. 5.-Adel-
bert P. Little. 72, inventor and manu-
facturer of typewriter ribbons and
carbon paper, died today.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-06
The Weather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Thursday cloudy and warmer.
HNurlN TemnArafuIsS
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
RATES
 TO INTERIOR DUE
 FOR BIG SLUMP
Completion of Government Railroad Will Cause
 1000 Per Cent Cut.
Continued from Page One.)

by completion of the line. Officials say land settlers by the hundreds are asking about farm lands, there being about 100000 acres awaiting settlement in the Matanuska Valley and in the Panama Valley, both on the railroad. In the Panama, No. 1 hard wheat is being raised and mill ed into flour by new plant at Fair banks. Mixed farming is also prov ing successful.
 Incoming farmers are warned that they will have to clear the lands of small spruce and poplar growth, without taproots. Once the land is cleared, they are told, it will grow every variety of hardy vegetable, and is suitable to sheep, hog and poultry raising and will prove a splendid berry and dairying country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
TAX SCHEDULES ON APPL |ANCES BEING DRAFTED
Ten Dollar Basis for Seine Tax Agreed on by Ways
 And Means Committee.
(Continued from Page One.)

streams and took therefrom salmon | but contended that such streams were about the only place left fol them to get fish on account of the many traps. He stated that the Bureau. of Fisheries could stop the creek fishing. which Is illegal, giif il really desired to do so.
 Heckman Advocates Small Tax | Former Senator J. E. Heckman who was at the hearing, in response to a question. from members of tho committee, favored q minimum tax on Native fishermen "If it were possible +to do so, they should be ex empted from the tax provisions" he said. He favored the idea of 2 graduated scale of taxation for seine, and other fishing appliances. Fur Question Up
 Senator Frawley, reporting for the special subcommittee named las week by Chairman Elsner to devise fur schedule, stated that the mat ter of framing a law had ben place in the hands of the Attorney Cen eral. The latter, who was present stated that this would be ready fo' the committee by this evening, a which time it will be taken up. The matter of fixing tax rates on ore and gold bearing gravels will also be taken up this evening by the committee.
 No Action on Canneries
 The Committee on Ways ant Means last night also adopteo- mo tion declining to interfere with th' collection of past due taxes iron canneries, which matter was brough to the attention of the Territorial 1 Legislature by the Fish Commission in communication few days ago The Fish Commission recommended that the Legislature pass a resolu ttion extending the time for tax pay ments by canneries until Septembe' II. The communication was turned over to the Ways and Means Com mittee and submitted by it to th' Attorney General for his opinion q to the legality of the proceeding sug gested. The Attorney General re turned it with a letter in which h' opposed any such action on th' gronnd that it took the matter on tirely out of the hands of his office and that of the Territorial Treas urer and might result in fnancia ! loss to the Territory.
 He said that many of the canner : ies have not yet made any returns
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE Trolling boat. Inquire at Coliseum Theatre after 1 ?, IT..
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19

Masquerade Suits for rent; Cos tunes made to order, Mrs. Swartz- ehberg. Phone 452 Douglas. adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
PEPPY CLASS PLAY IS
 TO BE GOOD SHOW, CLAIM

Again the poppy class of '21 of the Juneau High School is about to en- certain the public with snappy three-act comedy entitled "The Man on the Box" said to be bubbling over with clever incidents. well DOT 'rayed by the main character, James Osborne.
 With diligent practice twice q day the play cast are making steady progress, it is said and those in charge Of the play claim that it will be proven to all that the entertalIi- ment will be one of excellent quality.
 The date for the presentation oi "The Man on the Box is Friday evening at 8 o'clock at the Coliseum Theatre
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
REFERENDUM BY
 WOMEN ON JURY
 DUTY PROPOSED
(Continued 1:.t5m Page One.)

tCOHJIHuSu fsfe1lF iAbc ')ne.t
 ritorial control of game, was con tinued in it's second reading and made. special order of business for tomorrow at 2 D. m. House Joint Memorial No. 16, by MT. Holt, rela tive to aids to navigation on the shores of Boring Sea and Kotzebue Sound, passed it's second reading House Bill No. 6, amending the law for allowance to aged persons in the Territory, was continued and made l special order of business at II IT. Thursday Senate Bill No. 35. m act to regulate coal mines, w2s continued on the daily file.
 Livestock Bill Discussed
 A lively tilt developed on the floor of the House when the Collins live stock inspection measure came UT in continued second reading Amenl- nents were adopted cutting down the rate of reimbursement allowed by the Senate, the House amending to read that not in excess of $100 would be allowed in the First Di- vision and not to exceed $133.50 ir the Second, Third and Fourth Di. visions Nr. Cole gave notice of re. consideration of the vote on the amendments but was rulel out by Speaker Nerland on a point of order made by Mr Elsner. who stated that MT. Cole had voted on the losing side AIr Cochran, who voted on he prevailing side, then gave notice hat he would ask for a reconsider ation of the amendments tomorrow.
 In the afternoon session of the House yesterday, Mir. Brown intro luced memorial asking Congress Q grant Alaskans the right of elect ing their own Governor Senate Bill No. 24. repeating the Territorial Shipping Board Act, was received from the Senate, read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS

1S,0O0 miles among the Solomon and New Hebrides Islands and in the fourteen months of his travels se cured what is said to be some of the most sensational pictures of say age life that have ever been filmed They have been assembled into Cannibals of the South Seas"-a five-reel feature. on tonight only at the Liberty.
 MT. Johnson set out from San Francisco in 1917 accompanied by his wife and after stops at Honolulu and Samoa he arrived at Sydney. After two weeks aboard small trading schooner, MT and Mrs John son landed at the Solomon Island and from there they travelled in small schooners, whale boats and native canoes 1S,000 miles among the un charted islands of the South Seas They saw and photographed the most unusual peoples on earth and saw many unbelievable incidents.
 Their meeting with Chief Naga pate, the murderous king of the Big Numbers"-the most perilous exper fence of their trop-where they were led in landing by treacherous native guides, surrounded by savages and escaped only by the timely arrival of a British battleship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
EAGLES DANCE

More than 100 persons. members and invited guests. attended the card party and dance given by tse Eagles in their hall here last night Card playing began at 8 o'clock and dancing at 1O:30, supper being served in an interval between Prize winners at cards were: First; Mrs John Hull and Guy Smith; second Augusta Widemann and Otto Wide mann; consolation, Mrs. Joseph Man Icy and Jack Henson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19

on last seasons pack and requests for information regarding that pack made by the Territorial Treasurer had. been largely disregarded. He stated that there. was no disposition on the part of the Territory to act arbitrarily in the collection of these taxes and where the canners showed a willingness to play fair they would be shown every consideration. The committee unanimously voted to leave the matter of collecting the taxes to the discretion of the At torney General. and the Territorial Treasurer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19

Don't overlook the Soap Sale and free handbrush deal at Guys Drug Store. adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
TAKES ONE
 PASSENGER TO NORTH

Arriving in port at 8 o'clock last night from Sitka the mail boat Es- tebeth sailed for Skagway and way points at II o'clock last night with one passenger, Richard Waklin for HaineS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
TARIE BOARD.

Board may now be had by day, week or month; single meals also served. Room to rent. Next to City Hall, Douglas. MRS MAXI adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
cANNleAIs OF SOUTH SEAS
 AT LIBERTY TONIGHT

I Craving adventure and actuated by a desire to record the manners and customs of, the last stronghold of cannibalism, Martin Johnson travelled
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
Weather Condtcp. A Recorded by the U..
 Weather Bureau.

Forecast .'r Juneau and vcay beginning today Unsettled with occasional light tonight Wednesday, moderate
 ufhaactnr rIv winds
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
coopY SALE

The goody sale held in Douglas last Saturday by the Ladies Altar Society was very successful affair, more than $50 being realized from sales of the good eats.
 The members of the society wish to sincerely thank all those who contributed to the sale.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
MOVING DAY

MT and Mrs. H. W. Irvine have vacated the Moval house on D street, taking up quarters in the house formerly occupied by the Gurrs.
 H. l.. Rowley has moved from Treadwell to Douglas. The family now occupy one of the Gillis cot tages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19

The best of 1ob work, of all kinds. is dcne by the EGIire. Call us up for quotations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-19
YESTERDAY

NOTE: Paul and KodtAk taken at meridian (Juneau ume); and at Seattle Francisco at D.