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, 1921-02-24
HEAD STUFFED FROM
CATARRH OR A COLD
Says Cream Applied In NostrIIs Opens
Air Passages Right Up.

Instant relief-no waiting. Your
clogged nostrils open right up; the air
passages of your head clear and you
can breathe freely. No more hawking,
snufling, blowing, headache. dryness.
No struggling for breath Mt night /;
your cold or catarrh disappears.
Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
a little Of this fragrant, a~ntiseptic.
healing cream In your nostrils. 1t PEN
etrates through every passage of the
head. soothes the infiamed or swollen
mucous membrane and relief comes in
stantly.
It's just n Don't stay s~tuffed-up
with a cold or nasty catarrh.-Adv.
, 1921-02-24
Dancer Wins DAMAGE Suit.

Cleveland, ohio.-The enjoyment to
be derived from dancing has n cash
valuation of $4,000. n jury decided
here in the case OF Tango Johnson
against the Cleveland Railway Com
pany. johnson claimed the injury sus-
stained In u car accident had lncapac-
ltated him for dancing for the rest OF
mis- life and his attorneys told the jury
that no amount, no matter how large.
could compensate his client. The jury
fixed damages at $4,000.
, 1921-02-24
Then it is Genuine

A farmer was showing II friend over
the farm. "How many sheep do you
think are in that flock? p he asked.
The visitor considered IL min
ute and then replied. about 500"
The farmer was astonished. ALSO
lutely correct he declared. How
did you do it?'
well, l just counted the legs and
divided by four" the guest explained.
Minneapolis Tribune.
, 1921-02-24
Rural Sarcasm.

A New Yorker, visiting an Iowa
town. was talking to a prominent citi-
zen with reference to the one paper
the town boosted.
WELL" observed the citizen, "Pl say
for the editor that he car be the most
sarcastic fellow that even was when
he tries"
"How so2"
"Why, in last weeks issue the de-
partment entitled Local Intelligence
was only about three inches in length
, 1921-02-24
ye.xel. Stolen from pullman.

New York.-Jewelry worth $1S,5O0
was stolen on n railroad train from
Mrs. David Cummings of this city, 1t
was disclosed when she offered II re-
ward Of $1,000 for its recovery. The
jeweiry. 1t was said. vanished when
Mrs. Cummings left a bag mOmentar.
lily In a Pullman compartment as she
vas returning from a visit to her par
ents In st. Louis.
, 1921-02-24
Hidden Trunk Full Of Jewels.

Budapest-Flnance Minister Hege-
dus has discovered vast quantities of
precious stones in an old iron trunk
deposited unknown years ago in the
treasury. He was searching the treas
ury and when the trunk was broken
open thousands of opals and other pre-
cious stones appeared, the value of
which is estimated at 600
, 1921-02-24
Vanity In Animate Custom.

The investigating scientist who has
been studying Wild animals has learned
that members Of the feline tribe do not
plny with their long claws on the bark
Of trees to sharpen them, as is popu-
larry supposed. but the antics are a
display of vanity on the part of the
male. TO show how agile and powerful
he is.
, 1921-02-24
WOMEN! USE DIAMOND DYES
Dye Old Skirts, Dresses. Waists,
Goats. Stockings, DraperIes-
Everything.

Each package Of Diamond Dyes"
contains easy directions for dyeing any
article Of wool, silk, cotton, linen, or
mixed goods. Bewarel Poor dye
streaks. spots, fades, and ruins mate
rial by giving 1t a "dy~ed-look." Buy
Diamond Dyes" only. Druggist has
Color Card-Adv.
, 1921-02-24
Didn't Feaze Him

\ well-known author was vainly en-
deavoring to write the other morning.
when he was repeatedly interrupted
by his ~six-year-old son.
"1f you ask me one more question:"
the hnrassed writer declared at last.
81 will go and drown myself
Father" zane the small voice,
may | come and see you do lt3"
, 1921-02-24
AuTuMuHILE
@ EuSSIH8

The first automobile to enter the
Garden of Eden was an American
made car.
During the first six months Of 1920.
1902 motorists were killed at grade
crossings In the United States.
Alabama, Arkansas. Nevada, South
Dakota and Oklahoma have one motor
vehicle for every mile of road
The average fee collected for each
passenger or commercial vehicle In the
United States In 1919 was 1854.
A~merican-made automobiles are Op-
Grated in more than 100 countries,
colonies and islands throughout the
world.
Motor license plates In Connecticut
for 1921 are larger In size than any
other state. The plates measur near
ly twenty inches In length.
Five hundred thousand freight cars
are needed each year In the United
States to carry automobiles, trucks,
and finished parts, exclusive Of tires
and unfinished materials
Municipality owned motto vehicles,
including Are and police cars, and
trucks OF all kinds, must be registered
In Wisconsin, the same as privately
owned cars, and at the same rate Of
fee.
A national automibie show is
to be held In Mexico City in March,
and the committee In charge an
nounce that every automobile manu-
facturer OF prominence. having dis
tributing agencies In Mexico, will be
represented.
, 1921-02-24
SOYearSO Old
Was Sick
Now Feels YOUNG After
Taking Eatonic for
Sour Stomach

II had sour stomach ever since / had
the grip and II bothered me badly
Have taken Eatonic only n week and
am much better. Am 80 years old"
says Mrs. John Hin.
Entonlc quickly relieves sour stom-
ach, indigestion. heartburn, bloating
and distress after eating because It
takes up and carries out the excess
acidity and gases which cause most
stomach ailments. II you have .tried
everything" and stiIl suffer, do not give
up hope. Eatonic has brought relief to
tens Of thousands like you. A big box
costs but a trine With YOU druggists
guarantee.
, 1921-02-24
Better Convert the Enemy.

Any business act which nets one
friend and II enemy is "A bad propo-
sitlon. For the enemy can accomplish
more harm ms II knocker than the
friend can do as u press agent or
booster.-The Nations Business.
, 1921-02-24
How 10 Be Popular.

To he really popular YOU must allow
people to tell you things hat you al
ready know, ms II you had never heard
Of them.-Dearborn Independent.
, 1921-02-24
Iassifcatio

"Bennie Beanbrough says he is no
body's fool" Il know. but some one
will get him yet"
, 1921-02-24

observed on the floor, the loose bolts
can be frightened before they get a
chance to come out entirely and cause
serious trouble.-Popular Mechanics
Magazine.
, 1921-02-24
A Mind Reader.

Are you Doctor SMITH"
"No, but I know where we can ge<
some
, 1921-02-24
Performing erute

as man an animalI"
81 guezzo. Woman can make him
Jump through hoops"
, 1921-02-24

Motor license plates In Connecticut
for 1921 are larger In size than any
other state. The plates measure near
ly twenty inches In length.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
Burleson in Germany
 Negotiating for Sale |Of Texas Cotton Crop

BERLIN, June 6.-Ex- Postmaster Genreal Burleson has arrived in Ber- lin on a cotton-selling mission. Mir. Burleson, accompanied by N. 0. Schlemmer, an expert of Austin. Texas, are negotiating on behalf of the growers of Central Texas and the American National Bank of Auston the sales of large quantities of cotton to the German Rhineland Spinners and Weavers' Association. Although they have not yet closed contract they are most optimistic as to possibilities and say they have solved the payment difficulties by an arrangement for advance oi credit to the German manufactureis until the finished cloths are sold The Texas growers according to3ths plan will in addition to receiyins the market price for their cottcf share in the profits from the finishe. product.
 In the event the German dea falls through Mir Burleson is goini Ito Vienna and warsaw to try [, dispose or the cotton. He declare.
 Ia an interview that selling cot.ol
 Is his sole mission in Europe an, that he was keeping entirely out Q
 politics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
SUPREME COURT BUSINESSES SUIT
 OF GOVERNMENT
Case Against American Car Company Is Withdrawn
 Upon Request.

WASHINGTON, D. C., June G. The United States Supreme Court has dismissed the governments ap peal suit against the American Can company.
 The request was made this morn ing by the government for a dis missal of the appeal against the American Can Company and subsi diaries under the Sherman law this action beeing based on the Supreme Courts decision in the United States Steel Corporation case.
 The Supreme Court. in decision handed down today, upheld the West ern Unions contention that it can not be held liable for damages caus. ed through errors in transmitting messages while under government control.
 This afternoon the Supreme Court denied the petition of the Oregon Bar Association that it be permitted to intervene, as friend of the court in the case of Henry Albers, convicted of violating the espionage act. The petition was presented to the court by United States Senator Charles L. McNary, of Oregon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
SCREEN STARS ARE TO
 RETURN TO THE STAGE

NEW YORK, June 6.--Pauline Frederick and Lillian Gish, a. present film favorites. are shortly to return to the spoken drama, while Mildred Harris, formerly Mildred Harris Chaplin and Dorothy Gish. the latter of whom has never been on the stage, will shortly take a chance before the footlights. MISS Gish will try out play in Canada this summer with her husband, James Rennie.
 Miss Frederick will return to the stage under the management of A. H. Woods, while Lillian Gish, IS planning to co-star with Arnold Daly in his repertoire company al the Greenwich Village Theatre. / Mildred Harris, according to re' ports will take a try at vaudeville On top of this news comes word that Maude Adams has entered th'
 motion picture business as pro
 ducer. She is interested in a new
 color process and has already started
 work in an upstate studio.
 Miss Adams says she herself vii
 never act before a camera and |
 planning to return to the stage earl.
 this coming fall. 4
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
FOUR FLOODS HAVE SWEPT PUEBLO
PUEBLO MASS OF WRECKED HOMES;
 DAM AND RESERVOIR BURSTS AND IA SECOND CLOUDBURST FOLLOWS

PUEBLO June 6-Ar night of quiet following 48 hours of horror the result of coudburst which flooded which destroyed third of this citv after reservoirs had burst add great volumes of water the already overowng waterways this district after hundreds of lives property damage into the millions of dollars awoke this morning find the lying cdng below the five foot mark
 The flood the lowest stage of Friday night and Saturday morning
 Not only has this city suffered in loss of lives and damage but small towns and farming sections in the lowland have likewise been stricken people drowned live stock killed and property generally damaged. .E
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
SAILING VESSEL AND
 WHALE IN COLLISION;
 BLOOD SKATERS SAILS

ABERDEEN. Wash. June 6.v Captain P. N. Jensen of the sailing schooner William H. Smith. which recently arrived here. related fatal collision between his ship and ia whale off the Oregon coast.
 Captain Jensen said he was sit ting in his cabin late one night and Ia collision threw him from his chair. An investigation showed | whale laundering thirty-fiye yards to starboard. After a few minutes its struggles ceased and it sank Daylight revealed splotches of th' whales blood on the deck and ever on the sails of the ship, the captain declared
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
DISCOVER FIRE . ABOARD ALASkA;
 LITTLE DAMAGE

SAN FRANCISCO, June 6.-Fire was discovered this forenoon in the rope locker of the steamer Alaska but was extinguished before mater ial damage was done. The Alaska was managed by non-union crew.
 The Alaska mentioned in the above dispatch is believed to be the steam CT formerly on the Alaska route and owned by the Alaska Steamship com pony. The steamer is now under charter to a Portland company and is on the route between Portland and San Francisco.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
GERMAN SUB TO BE SENT DOWN
 IN GREAT LAKES

CHICAGO, June 6.-Another pro vision of the Versailles treaty will be carried out tmorrow. This will be the sinking of the German sub marine U97. The former German terrier of the seas will be sent down 30 miles off shore py guns from the United States ship Willamette. The U-boat was lowed to the Grea Lakes during the Victory Loan drive The boat will be destroyed in ac cordance with a decision of the Peace delegates
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06

UcAik lSN duu gwen P1opcI CloIu1As No one will be allowed to suffer and yesterday the City Council and wealthy citizens appropriated $75,- 900 for relief.
 This morning business men were hopeful and started to work plac- ing their businesses in shape.
 Harding Wires.
 Late last night, President Warren G.. Harding sent a message of sympathy and an offer of assistance from the Federal Government.
 Phoenix Like.
 At noon today the Merchants As sociation gave The Associated Press the following: 54 .n Tell the world we are going to rebuild"
 Optimistic signs have already be- gun to appear in the windows of the stores yet partly under water.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
Bone Will Announce Plans to Riggs
 Within Short Time


 Definite announcement regard ing the arrival here of Scott c. Bone, recently nominated Gov ernor of Alaska, will be made in a few days according to tele- graphic advices received today by Gov. Thomas Riggs. Mir. Bone is still in New York and will be tterf until after June IT, on which date he will be the guest of honor at a dinner given by John A. Perry, owner of the Seattle Post-Intelligen- cer.
 Upon receipt of the informa- tion that MT. Bone had been nominated by President Hard ing, Gov. Riggs telegraphed the former his congratulations. MT. Bone replied this morning say ing. Cordial Regards. Will wire you my plans shortly"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
"Bogey Man" Stories Makes
 Child Helpless Paralytic

again. Local specialists failed to effect a cure.
 A friend of the family tod Agnes one day that there was "bogey man" in a dark room ihto wntch the child was going. Gripped by terror. the girl went into mysteries. From that time she was frightened by shadows. Dark corners were peopled by hideous creatures.
 Gradually she became unable to walk. Then she lost the power oi speech. A young sister. Evelyn. il | her devoted attendant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
HARDING HOPES. FOR PEACE FOR
 ENTIRE WORLD

VALLEY FORGE, Pa, June 6.-In sermon in which he said faith had been established in American insti- tutions and that he hoped for day of peace and good will throughout the entire world. President Warren c. Harding spoke for half an hour. The pulpit in the Woodland Church overlooked Washington's historic camping ground.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06

PITTSBURG. Penn, June 6.-vic- tim of one of those persons who find pleasure in terrifying children by telling stories of mythical monsters, Agnes Kathleen Hughes. six-year old daughter of J. F. Hughes, is hope less paralytic.
 Willing to give the child over for experimentation. provided that sic is assured the child will not be harm. cd. Mrs. Hughes today resorted to public appeal tor doctor to seel to ssabls the sirI to v,lk and isl''
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
AMERICAN MADE TO ORDER HOUSES ARE
 SOLD TO JAPANESE

CHEHALIS, Wash, June G. Made to-order American houses are being sold to Japanese in Tokio by Chehalis lumber concern. Some months ago a Tokio physician ord cred a $6,000 house and since then two more orders have been received. Finest American fixtures for the houses were ordered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
FOR, ,B RELIEF WORK.

WASHINGTON, D. C., June G. Late Saturday safternoon the South western Division of the Red Cross was authorized to draw on the na- tionai disaster fund up to $50,000 until Monday morning when more money would be forthcoming If needed for relief work in the Colo rado flood districts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
House Has Substitute for
 Borah's Disarmament Idea

WASHINGTON, D. C., June G. The House foreign relations com mittee has reported substitute for the Borah disarmament amendment to the naval bill, a joint resolution concurrirg in declaring for the pur pose" of the President to call for an international conference.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
MARTIAL LAW IS, DECLARED IN PUEBLO FOLLOWING REPORTS OF
 LOOPING; RELIEF WORK STARTS

PUEBLO June 6-Ths city today under martial law, which proclaimed yesterday morning following the arrival of Governor Oliver Shoup and Col Patrick Hmock commander of the State Constabuary
 At midnight of footing received and instantly orders issued for strict guard of property No visitors will be allowed enter the city until further notice Relief work and of bodies under the supervision of the Red Cross has begun
 During the night all streets patroed by members of the State Cnsabuy Only two of actual footing proved to bt however and the cups will be handled without gloves
 This morning the work of removing bodies began earnest in this city, also in the Grove and Pepper Sauce districts
 Relief have been erected homeless destitute
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
President Harding Removes Federal Official in Texas

WASHINGTON, D. C., June G. President Warren G. Harding today removed Hugh Robertson, United States District Attorney for Western Texas, from office. No reason was given.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
Shot3t Tulsa When Failed
 To Stop when Challenged

TULSA, June 6.-R. l.. Osbourne, member of an automobile party which failed to halt when challenged was shot and died this afternoon. This death brings the number of known white victims of the recent race riots to II.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06

Yesterady was one of successive horrors. Two new floods occurred and one dam and one reservoir burst.
 The third nerve raking situation arose last night at o'clock when a downpour of rain, amounting al- most to a cloudbnrst,, again broke forth and for three hours citizens watched the Arkansas River rise suddenly; then as the rain ceased and the dull moon shone out on ths ruins and flooded swept area, the people went to bed and to rest, with fitful awakenings following night mares of. more disaster. u.al
 Dam Breaks. .1efaaa
 Early yesterday morning the dam on the Fountain River. near Colo rado Springs, burst, causing a aNsud- den rise of the Arkansas River here which reached Third Street. At 8 o'clock yesterday morning, the water again started receding when the reservoir between Florence and Vic- tor suddenly gave way and within an hour the Arkansas River was swollen torrent again flooding the low-lying sections of. this city and the districts below. The water fol- lowing the bursting Of the reservoir arose within RoW inches of the highwater mark Of Gpriday night.
 At 6 o'clock Iast night 1t was re- ported the crest of the food had passed and the stricken people were beginning, to breathe easier. started recovering the bodies of the dead and make minor improvements to property in which to house, them selves, when the o'clock down, pour started and more anxious moments followed. s..
 Death Toll Unknown.
 This morning, the death toll of Pueblo and sections below remain a matter of estimation. One hundred bodies, according to Red Cross off cials have so far been recovered. Re- ports are constantly received of the finding of other bodies.
 The property damage is believed to be, as given out Saturday, not less than $1o,000. 1000. This will probably be increased in amount when particulars are received from othera regions in the flood swept areaY t
 Hundreds of persons are in tenn porary hoepitals and thousands are for the cme being homeless and being fed from huge kitchens which were put in operation yesterday by the city officials. r l5ae.
 Wrecked Buildings. Ff
 The business district of Pueblo Is "a mass of wrecked buildings. The streets are deep with mud.
 Houses on the river bottom are either in wrecked condition or have been washed away. Many resi- dences have been toddled over and must be demolished as raging is the only solution to get them out of the way.
 Railroad cars. swept ofY the tracks. are everywhere, many smashed to hndling.
 Blackened ruins show where fires started and through inability of the fire department or anyone to put them out. the buildings were de- stroyed. or were extinguished by the rising flood waters.
 Late Saturday, afternoon. an As- scciated Press correspondent In m airplane flew over the city and then west and east. Destruction vas noted everywhefe-
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
RELIEF SUBSCRIPTIONS.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, June G. Mayor Rolph has appealed to the people here to come to the aid of the Pueblo citizens in their hour of disaster. The Examiner has started relief subscription. f.tt f
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
ARMY POST ORDERS.

WASHINGTON. D. C., June G. Army posts of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah have been ordered by the War Department to lend every effort to aid the Colorado flood sufferers. Nurses. tents and supplies are being rushed to Pueblo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
PLATTE RIVER
 0vERFLOWINC;
 PLACE GUARDS
Santa Fe Railway Officials Announce Flood Waters
 Cross Kansas Line.
GOVEROR SHOUT ASKS
 LARGE SUM FOR RELIEF
Hundreds in Colorado State Flood District Missing
 Dead Unknown.

DENVER, June 6.--Fiocd waters of the Platte River this aftSSnoon entered the cellars and the first floors of residences. in the Jerome Park District on the West side Of Denver. e
 All approaches to the district are guarded. ft4
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
vLAD|vOSTOK IS
 NOW UNDER RULE
 OF NEW GENERAL
Seminof Recaptures City from Soviet Forces-Is
 Supreme Ruler.

VLADIVOSTOK, June 6.-Officers of General Seminoff, the Cossack anti-Bolshiviki leader who arrived here late Saturday, has proclaimed himself the supreme ruler of the new state established here by his forces which has overturned the Soviet rule.
 General Seminoff arrived here late on Saturday afternoon coming into tlle city at the head of a1arge armed force. There was sharp but short struggle between the Soviet forces and Seminoff's forces and the lat. ter within two hours had control of the City General Seminoff and Gen eral Kappell immediately conferred and the former named himself sn preme ruler.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
s2o, ,ooo, ,ooo FOR RELIEF.


 PUEBLO, June 6.-This afternoon Governor Oliver H.. Shoup asked the Federal government to place $2o. .0oo,, 900 at the command of the State of Colorado for relief of the flood sufferers.
 Gov. Shoup has issued a procIa. nation placing all relief measures in the hands of the Red Cross.
 CHECKING THE DEAD. Late this afternoon the Associated Press correspondents made check of the undertaking establishments and AZ known dead were found as the result of the flood here Friday md Saturday.
 Hundreds are believed missing. There is, at present, no positive way of establishing the actual number of dead.
 It 10 estimated that there were 17,o00 people in the flood area.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
KILL POLITICAL PRISONERS.

TOKYO, June 6.-Reports this af ternoon from Harbin state that the Bolshiviki forces in evacuatting Khab arovsk, capital of the Maritime prov ince, Siberia, shot 100 political pris oners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
WOMAN STUNT
 AVIATOR DIES
 FROM A CRASH
At Altitude of ,0O0 Ft., Ma chine. Goes Wrong and
 Drops to the Earth.

MINEOLA, Ny, June 6-Miss Loura Brownell. holder of the loop record for women, was killed on the Nit chell field late yesterday afternoon, when flying at an altitude of 1000 feet and attempting loop, something went wrong with her machine and it crashed to the ground.
 ttt-ff
 Huntington Beach, Cal, June G. One was killed and eight injured when an aeroplane engaged in stunt flying crashed to the beach amid a throng of spectators.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-06
COMMUNITIES WARNED.

TOPEKA, June 6-The officials of the Santa Fe Railway this afternoon notified all communities along its line in the Arkansas River Valley in Kansas, that the rush of the Colo rado flood waters had crossed the state line and for them to prepare in case sudden emergencies arose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-16

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