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The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
Democrats Begin Fight
On Ship Subsidy Bill

WASHINGTON, Dec. H. The
Democrats late yesterday afternoon
opened the fight on the admnstra.
tons ship subsidy bill. The fight
Is expected to last for week
The. opening speech Of Chairman
Jones, o. the commerce committee
went over Yesterday afternoon until
today Icy demanding Recommendation
on the entire measure.
Declaring that bcnihs to sol
diers was just as justffiaIble as
"bonus to shin owners" Senator Sim
mons. Of North Carolina. reintro
duced the vetoed bonus bill as an
amendment to the ship subsidy meas
IRE this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
ANOTHER LIQUOR RULING

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-The Su
preme Court in the case of the
Regal Drug Corporation, OF San
Francisco. has handed down a de-
cisiOn that the government in en-
forcing prohibition cannot collect as
taxes. assessments of penalties I'M
posed by the statutes which re
manned unrepeaied when the Vol
stead ACT became effective The de
cision holds that such levies is in
tended as punishment and mus
therefore follow a trial.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
BOOTLECCERS HIRE SCHOOL
BOYS TO SERVE AS SPIES

was delivering a truck load OF whis-
XIV to a down-iiver roadhouse.
81 am only one of the boys who
work for the bootleggers," the boy
declared in his statement.
I'VE work all day Saturday and
Sunday. and at night. Some OF US
are stationed as lookouts and in
structed to watch for the state po-
lice Others are spies. sent to watch
the police. and al times all OF us
help deliver whisky I have made
six or seven trips across the river
after liquor with man who lives i,
n houseboat at Eeorse."
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
SOME HOPE FOR
EUROPE IS seen
BYL0RD CURz0N
Believes Little Nations Will
Soon Find Life in Inter-
national Unity.

LONDON, Dec. IL. While the
recent address of Lord Curzon. Sec
rotary for Foreign Affairs, to an
audience OF business men in the
city, dealt in large measure with
the actual political situation of the
Near East. the speaker also express
ed some interesting ~riieas as TO cen.
ditions on the Continent He does
not believe that the future outcome
of economic Europe is one of I'M
relieved gloom.
Il see the little nations of Eur
ope pushing forward to greater
life of international unity during
ION I'm the states of Czecho-Slo-
vakia. Jugo-Slavia. Rumania, Poland
and Finland. and in the Baltic
States. | see symptoms of life and
energy, and the growth of strong
sense of national independence and
power. But on the other hand, if
look at the great powers, whether
they emerged triumphant from the
war or whether they were broken
up by the disasters that ensued,
find that they are in a position of
much greater dislocation and dis
Our financial position is much
stronger, with the exception of Am
erica than any other State that
took part in the war.
But at the same time we have a
burden of heavy taxation which
weighs down industry, and which is
4 burden upon every man in this
country.
France Is Weighted.
France is weighed with a heavy
debt and is sore about PREPARATIONS.
Germany is in position of political
instability and. is delibitated by the
utter collapse of her exchange. Rus
sia is still outside the comfy of
nations, because she cannot make up
her mind to accept the conditions
which render admission 40 that
comfy possible and desirable. She
lie still onamoured of communism,
and persists in pursuing her COM
unlstic propaganda IN every part OF
the world
Austria was saved only by the
'intereeption of the powers when on
the verge of perishing. Italy has
been concerned with more than one
convulsion and change OF govern
ment
What an ambition it would be
for the statesmen of the great pow
ers TO combine and survey this
situation; to liquidate ii section by
section; gradually TO take the var
ious pieces of the jig-saw puzzle
which are lying about and fit them
In their own places. and once more
present picture of peaceful and
united Europe"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
ISN'T CLARA PHILLIPS.

CASPER, wyoming, Dec. Il
The police have definitely establish
ed the fact that the woman under
arrest here is not Clara Phillips,
convicted murderesa, wanted in Los
Angeles. following her escape from
the county jail there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
PLOT RUMORED i'm ASTORIA FIRE,
ACUTE CRISIS
FACES EUROPE
Breakdown Of Preparations
Conference in London
Brings About Crisis.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-It is
stated at the White House today that
official comment Will be withheld for
the present by the administration
as regards the reylru.icns Difficult
ties brought to a head Yesterday in
London by the breakup Cf the con-
ference OF Allied Premiers The bad
ending is uno6fic.ally reported here
as bringing about one OF the most
acute problems now facing Europe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
ATTEMPTS TO
KILL CONSUL
FROM AMERICA
Representative of Unite d
States at Malta Is Shot
and Wounded Today.

VALETTE. Malta, Dec. IL. - An
unknown assailant. believed to be
a madman, shot and wounded Mason
Mitchell, American Consul at Malta
his afternoon, and then made his
escape.
The attack has aroused great in
dignation and the entire police and
military forces are doing everything
to appehend the would-be assassin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
DRUGS FOUND
IN N. Y. RAID
Fifty Thousand Dollars Worth
of Narcotics Seized
Coast Connections.

NEW YORK. Dec 12.-The pol.ct
carly this morning raided the apar.
ments of William Williams and SO
cured narcotics worth ut leas
$50 600
The police also secured list o
1000 names OF selling agents ant
addiGts.
The list includes a prominent
Hollywood movie actor who is in
dic1ted as a selling agent in Los
Angeles. The police of Los Angelei
are asked to make an Investigation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
Reservoir Breaks: Dams
Go Out. Traffic Stopped

SUPERIOR. Wis, Dec. 12.-Three
dams of Iron River went out This
aft ernoon when the reservoir broke
and the Northern Pacific south shore
bridges were torn from their piers.
shutting off train service from the
East
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
American Missionary,
Kidnapped; Released

PEKING. Dee 12.-Anton Lunder
Newman. of Grove. Nebraska, mis-
sionary kidnapped by bandits in the
Province of Honan. on October 10
has been released Three other
Americans are still held captives.
The Diplomatic corps here has ap
pointed commissioner to start to
the province OF Honan to negotiate
the release OF the three still held.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
WANAMAKER IS
DEAD;MERCHANT
HAS PASSED ON
World Famous Merchant,
former Postmaster General
Dies in the East.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 12.-Johr
Wanamaker, aged 81 years, died a
his home here this morning at
O'Clock.
The world famous merchant an4
former Postmaster General passed
away in his town home where he
has been since early in November
with a heavy cold contracted at his
country estate. "Lyndenhurst,' al
Jenkintown. near here.
Wanamaker was active in his bust
ness affairs up to the time ne was
stricken.
The deceased is survived by son
Rodman, and two married daughters
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
WORKERS PARTY UNSEATED

CLEVELAND, Dec. 12.-The con.
ference of the Progressive Politi
cal Action in session here has adont
ed the report OF the credentials CON,
mittee. unseating the representative
OF the Workers party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
Arrested for Murder
Committed in 1919

PORTLAND, Ore. Dec. 12.-Na-
than Robinson. aged 90 years. a long
shoreman. was arrested late last
night and charged with the murder
in 1919 in San Francisco of Nelson
DInning. Dunning YVES killed during
a strike OF longshoremen
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
Coal Fact Commission
Members Are Confirmed

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-4Nomna
tons of the members of the Coal
Fact Finding Commission were con-
fimed late Yesterday by the Senate
giving the body official status after
several weeks delay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
Unemployed Attempt
To Stage Riot; London

LONDON. Dec. IA turbulent
blft short lived scene was staged
this afternoon in the Great Central
Hall. adjoining the lobby OF the
Whistle House of Commons. when the
police elected a crowd OF unem-
rgoyel who invaded the place waving
placlrds. rel flags aud singing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
Midshipmen Are
Suspended for
Recent Hazing

WASHINGTON, Dec a.
Midshimmen Bruce H. Robinson,
of Arizona. and Stuart H. Hawk
ms, of Massachusetts. have
been ordered dismissed from
naval academy at Ann3poi4s,
President Harding having ap
proved OF the sentence of the
court -mar'tial resulting from the
recent hazing cases.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
Gov. Russell
Given Verdict
In 28 Minutes

OXFORD, Miss, Dec. Fit
took the jury just % minutes
last night to return verdict
for Gov. Lee NJ Russell in the
damage suit for 100000 brought
by Miss Frances Birkhead,
stenographer. She charged Sc
ducriOn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
First Christmas
Tragedy Reported;
Boy Suicides

SEATTLE. Dee. l2.-Reprinranded
by his mother for opening Christmas
packages, Gordon Tuchbund. aged
10 years. last night killed himself
with his fathers revolver
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
APPROVE p. o. CONVENTION

OTTAWA. Dec. 1.-THE Postal
Convention of the United States
and Canada. growing out OF the re.
cent International conference. has
been approved by the United States
postal authorities, II il learned here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
Washington University
President Gets Raise

SEATTLE, Dec. 12-Henry SUI
zallo. whose salary was increased to
$4,000 from $1,000 without his
kncwi edge, announced today he will
remain president of the University
OF Washington az long as he is able
to work
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
Four Are Killed When New
Polish President Sworn In

WARSAW. Dec. 12-Four were
killed and 100 hunt, 10 seriously, in
rlotfns, when Gabriel Nartowicz was
sworn in today as President of the
Republic of Poland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
Coolest Weather in Seven
Years Hits Vancouver, ash.

VANCOUVER, Wash, Dec. H.
With the thermometer 10 degrees
al,ove zero. the temperature is at the
lowest point in the past seven years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
BLIZZARD IS
SWEEPING IN
EASTERN AREA
Cold Wave Reported in Var
ious Sections Of Country
Today-High Winds.

CHICAGO. Dec. ia high wind
today has brought the first severe
cold weather to the states of the
Middle West while the Northwest,
for the second time this season. is
in the grip of sub-zero temperatures.
The coolest weather is prevailing
in Rocky Mountain regions.
Throughout the cold wave areas
high winds made the cold more in
tense.
Dropping Cd the thermometer her
aid, cold wave in Missouri. Kansas
and Oklahoma. giving those states
the first real winter weather
Duluth. Minnesota. reports zero
temperature and blizzard with a
6S-mile wind blowing on Lake SUI
perior.
Cold on Coast
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12.-Rsin,
SNOW and freezing temperatures are
ruling as weather features along the
coast aud come distance to the in
terror.
The weather bureau predicts there
will be no break until possibly TO-
morrow night. ~
In Seattle the temperature reached
10 above zero this morning, the
lowest temperature this year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12

Tacoma Using Dyaamits
To Keep Water Flowing

TACOMA. Dec. 12.-Dynamite is
being used at the headworks OF the
city water works, where ice Is
checking the flow OF water and en-
dangering the citv's supply.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
Negro Lynched for an
Attack on Young Girl

StrREETAM, Tex, Dec. PA mob
lyndhed George u Gay, negro. this
afternoon. Gay was arrested in con
nection with the attack on young
girl.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
STARTED DEPARTMENT STORE

John Wanamaker WIS born in
Philadelphia on July II. 1897. Al
the age of IA ne was an errand boy
went to Indiana but returned in
1856, became a retail clothing sales
man and in 1861 established the
clothing house OF Wanamaker &
Brown. then in 1876 started the first
large department store in the United
States.
He organized and became direc-
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
WOMAN HEARD
PLOT TO BURN
ASTORIA, ORE,
Woman Under Arrest in San
Francisco Makes Claims
City Starts Rebuilding.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12.-Mrs.
Patricia RosencraE.tz, held here on d
charge cs passing bad checks in
Fort md and Seattle, declares she
heard the Ilot in a northern city to
burn Astoria, Oregon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
DIGGING in RUINS

ASTORIA, Dec. 12.-The first sys-
tematic work of digging into the
ruins began here with the opening
of the safes under a commission
escorted by blue jack cts.
The first safe opened was that Of
the Astoria Budget, a newspaper.
The contents were not damaged
An emergency bank has been
opened in the court house
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
KNOWN IN SEATTLE

KNOWN IN SEATTLE
SEATTLE, Dec. 12.-The police
here claim Mrs. RosencranZ, arrested
in San Francisco, is Mrs. Patricia
Red, who threatened to expose Or
land Edgar Miller, psychologist. and
who jumped her bail following
charges OF forging checks here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
FOR WIDER STREETS

ASTORIA, Ore. Dec. Ia gen
cal Committee OF citizens and bust
ness men has asked the city council
to widen all principal thoroughfares
in the burned section to 70 feet and
others to 60 feet preparatory to re-
building.
The committee also recommends
the erection of one-story buildings, OF
wooden construction. which must be
demolished by March s.
Twentytfour old viaducts which
aided the conlflagration to spread
will be filled. No attempt will be
made to move the business center.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-12
AID FROM BANKERS

SALEM. Dec. 12.--Unqualifled sup
port by the State Banking Depart
ment is promised in kilograms to
bankers of Astoria, where all bank
buildings were destroyed.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-16

METROPOLITAN-Charles Raw
in 'Smudge." and Buster Keaton
IN The Blacksmith"
The Washington herald., 1922-07-16

ments for the DEMONSTRATION OF "rhe
Whip" and the acquisition of num-
erous italian plays. and operettas
still too much In embryo form to pc
definite prospects for the coming
year. the shuberts have done much
towards keeping their muititudi-
nous houses Allied. Their announce
ment contains q statement that the
Winter Garden will be well cared for
by productions In this list. As the
Winter Garden has been the home
OF Shubert vaudeville during the
past year II may or may not have a
significant bearing on their inten-
tions towards that branch Of amuse-
ment for the future.
A. H. Woods has bought w. SOM
erset Maugham's East of Suez." but
outside Of that turned mostly to
the German stage for his foreign
acquisitions Among them are,
Gretchen" by Gustav Davis: "Ths
Bathing Girl and The Bad Girl
The Washington herald., 1922-07-16

roy's Pest" wills be sponsored by
~. Harris about September IS. ana
next ~ order viii come THE Nerv.
Gus Wreck By owen Davis. more
recsntiy author Of The Detour' and
up the Ladder and then The
Great Music. by Martin Brown:
Money" by Edith Ellis. and The
Vigil" by Daniel Hnbin. Edward
Locke will supply Mr.. Harris with
in Love with Love-
In conjunction with the ssiwyns,
Mr.. Harris will produce The Mys.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-16

Charlotte Greenwood. We know. has
been signed for II. but zwS are fg-
norant Of the other prineipais. Has
xard Short viii stage IT. Mr.. Harris
VIII also have the Duncan sisters
IN z musical review and another
muslcq show called Going Some
Witnriyrics BY. Otto Harbach and
music oy Louis Hirsh. TITS = Boy
VII have an opening soon, being q
comedy by the author Of six CYL
inder Love-.
Glare Runners new play. .Poms-
The Washington herald., 1922-07-16
Next Weeks Shows.

II. =. kETTH'S - Raymond
Hitchcock; Ivan Baukoff: Frank
Van HOven. magician: Demarest
and COllette: Grace Hayes:
Bessye Clifford; Bernard and
iary. and others.
PALACE - FIRST four DAYS.
Ethel Clayton in Her Own
Money" by Mark Swan, with
Warner Baxter. Charles French,
Mae Busch and others, firal
-hTee Gays. Constance Binney in
The SieepwaIker." with Jack
MuihaIl. Edythe Chapman and
others.
RIALTO-Marie Provost in the
Universal production. Her Might
u Nights W tn Edward Hearn,
HallaEl Cooley. Betty Francisco,
Richard Daniels, Robert Daily
and George B. Williams.
METROPOLITAN-CharIes Raw
in "Smudge.' and Buster Keaton
IN The Blacksmith"
COLUMBIA "B d erland."
Agnes Ayres' latest starring pro-
1uction. directed by Paul Powell
with Milton S lis, Casson Fergu-
son. Sylvia Ashton and others.
CRANDALL's-Sunday through
Tuesday. Zane Grey's when
Romance Rides" with Buster
Keaton in My wife's Rela-
tons" Wednesday and Thurs
day. Dorothy Dalton in "The
Woman Who Walked AIone;"
Friday and Saturday. Wallace
Reid in Across the Continent"
The Washington herald., 1922-07-16
Producers Search Europe
For New Broadway Plays
New York Magnates Hurrying Back Acros.
Atlantic With Pockets Full of Cont
mental Manuscripts

produce In association with william
A. Brady and Hugo wolfgang Phil
lips The Clown of Cod described
as a srotesque tragedy of unusual
value.
With the completion of arrange
The Washington herald., 1922-07-16

both OF which are comedies. Among
others rights he has The chaste
r,Lebemen." a comedy by Franc
Arnold, which John Emerson and
THE Wedding March," by BatailIe.
who wrote many successes, and
plays stin untitled by Andre PICARD.
who wrote "Kiki." and Alfred Sa-
yoir. who wrote "Bluebeards Eighth
Wife"
New @Music Box Revue.v
Sam Harris has anew. edition or
The Music Box Revue" In prepa-
ration for an october opening.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-16

tsrious Story Of Kappeimeisfer
Kfsissr.- By Msrnhsrd and Barneur.
one OF the real European novelties
Of the past season. and The Rear
Car" By Edward Rose. and -The
Fool" By Claiming Pollock. Other
plays on the list Include; The Rob-
Der Knirht" Hungarian importa-
tion: "A Man Among Women" By
oossfsseS On Page Tzrss.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-16

oo~sf1seS On Pdes TArss.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-16
To Produce Pinero Play.

In the Lire "f more serious plays
the Shuberts have a property of in
terest IN Sir Arthur Pinero's THE
Enchanted Cottage" which they will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-06
Summary Of Changes h The New Buick Series

The Buick Motor company today announced a complete line of IA new models in both six and four-cylinder types. Included in the list is new five-passenger touring sedan of six cylinder type, and five passenger touring sedan in the four.
 The new models bring the Buick production of six cylinder cars to nine models and increase the four cylinder output from four to five for the next year,
 The skies will include two-pas- senger roadster, a five and a seven passenger touring car, a three-pas- senger sport roadster, four-pas- senger sport touring, a four-pas- senger coupe, a five and seven pas senger sedan and a five-passenger touring sedan. The fours will in- cIude a two passenger roadster, a five passenger touring, a three-pas- senger coupe, five passenger sedan and the new five-passenger touring sedan.
 Changes in General Appearance
 The body has been slung at a lower level and the adoption of a higher radiator with raised filler cap gives the hood higher line and makes the car look longer. Entirely new one-piece crown lenders have been used on both front and rear. A top which sets much lower has been used and gives the car an ex- tremely smart appearance. With the top comes special water proof side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-06

ket for the driver.
 curtains with a special signal poe
 Drum type headlights and park ing lights on the cowl have been used and special ventilator, con trolled from the instrument board has been mounted on the cowl. Spe- eial anti-rattle catches have been used on the hood and all doors are equipped with catches and handles which insure lack of rattles and easy operation. On both running boards aluminium binding has been used throughout and special nickel ed scuff plates are mounted on the steps to protect the side apron. and give a finishing touch.
 A new gasoline tank with a spe- cial raised filler cap has been in- stalled, the ends being covered with the rear mudgards by special wings which prevent the usnal gap in space being visible between the tank and guard.
 As an added means of comfort to inE the windshield have been sc ing the windshield have ben su placed that they are adjustable from the inside of the car. new type switch has been used under a handsome glass mounting and spe- ciai nickeied foot rest plates are used throughout the six-cylinder line. The transmission control handle has been heightened to fla ciliate gear shifting and Is equipped with a new type lock which will reduce theft insurance rates 20 per cent A windshield wiper Is mounted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-06

cover allows the driver to easily lubricate the rocker arms. and a new valve stem lubricating system has been installed together with one which nor epositively lubricates the cam shaft bearing.
 fan bracket and pulley drive system has been adopted as has q new style water pump shaft and of pump packing.
 The generator is also entirely new with silent over-running genera tor clutch. insuring easy starting ana silent operation.
 New steering knuckle and steer ing arm bushings have been adopt ed together with larger heat treated strut and truss rods.
 Ball bearings have been installed on the differential.
 Despite it's years of dependability the Buick has even changed its all ways rugged frame for one of extra heavy construction.
 To the bodies have been added new cross bars. pillar brace irons and an improved method of attach ing body brackets with bolts in- stead of screws,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-06

tomobiles ranges from S400 on the cheapest cars to $l,500 on ones of higher class.
 Massachusetts has 577Os motor trucks, with which equipment it is possible to transport 6,000.000 ton miles of freight every day.
 Nearly every city in. the United States Is studying methods for the protection of motorists and pedes- trians at dangerous traffic spots.
 In China, Shanghai has approXi- mately 2.500 motor vehicles or more than three times the total of horses. Coolie-drawn rikishas total 10000,
 An automobile tire, invented in England, is made of solid rubber, having three deep air chambers cut into it from the side against the wheel rim.
 In the United States, the average annaal pay of rural postmen using motor vehicles Is $2,5f0. as compared with $1SS0 for those using horse drawn vehicles.
 High speed turbine pumps have been designed to be mounted on pas senger, automobiles and operated by their motors to enable them to be used as fire engines.
 In 23 states in the Union. series of national forest highways Is plan ned. The construction involves an outlay of approximately $1e,0o0,00O. covering 1,17O miles.
 Gypsies in the United States the I last few years have abandoned the old mode of travel, and are using i passenger automobiles and trucks instead of the horse drawn wagons.
 In England the suggestion has been made that the public highways | be colored by means of some cheap | chemical spray which would make them less tiring to the eyes of motor drives.
 | This years motor vehicle produc- ton in the United States, it is fig ured will exceed 2,000,000 cars, as compared with l,66S,000 for 1921, and 2,2O5,l97. the record number of 1920.
 Approximately s25O. 100000 will be