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The Alaska daily empire., 1922-01-20
TIMBER SURVEYS ON 330,000 ACRES
 ARE COMPLETED
Data Ready for Prospective Buyers Plenty of Tim
 Der for Pulp Supply.


 A total of 330,OOO acres of land in Southeastern Alaska has been GOV cred in timber surveys carried on by the Forest Service since 1917, accord ing to statement made at the local offices of that bureau Of this amount 100000 acres are in the Jul neau distlsct and 230,000 in the Kctchikan region
 These figures do net by any mems give the total acreage of commercial timber lands in the two districts, said District Forester Flory. There are sufficient timber stands in the Juneau district" he said, "to furnish in perpetuity paper and pulp sup plies for all. the waterpower that can be developed in the district
 Taking of Inventory
 The statement issued by the For e7t Service follows in full:
 "Thc local office ot the Forest Service has just completed a tabu- lation of the acreage of National Forest land in Alaska that has been covered to date by timber surveys. This class of surveys is in reality the taking of inventory of the stock of timber on hand and they are made in regions tributary to the wa ter power sites which afford valua- ble locations for pulp and paper mills. They include the cruising of large areas to determine the quality. quantity and distribution of the tim Der suitable for pulp, and the mak ing of topographic maps of these areas to show the case or difficulty of logging.
 For Prospective Buyers
 "The pulp timber to be blocked out under the 30-year contracts being offered manufacturers by the For est Service will be located in these areas, and the information obtained in the surveys will be presented to prospective purchasers to show ex- actly what Alaska has to offer in the way of timber resources.
 "The timber survey work was started in 1917 and 33O,OOO acres have been covered in Southeastern Alaska.
 Location of Areas
 About 100000 acres of this lies in the Juneau section and consists of area on tho mainland near Speel River power site and on both the Nast and west sides of Admiralty Island. Two hundred and thirty thousand acres lies in the vicinity Of Ketchikan and consists of large tracts on Revillagigedo Island (Ketchikan Island) adjacent to the waters of Bchm Canal, Carol Inlet and George Inlet
 ''The work is done by parties com posed of surveyors and timber cruis- ers. Exrert topographcrs are em. nloyed to direct the map making and Forest Service men secure the tim Der data
 Will Continue Work ..
 1.-Two parties were engaged in this work in the field season of 1921. The work will be continued in 1922, the men leaving for tho field about May 1. The area to be covered this coming season will be located on lands adjacent to Ernest Sound. and will include the timber to be offered for sale on the application of the comNauy rlanning to develop a large power mill at Bradfield Canal, 70 miles from Ketchikan"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-01-20

greatest interest as it is well adapted to local conditions.
 In the opinion of Mr. Connors, automobile prices have practically reached bedrock. The last reduction was due to the elimination of the government luxury tax on several important materials entering into the construction of car and not to any cutting down of basic factory costs, which are now believed to have reached their lowest possible level
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-01-20
MISS HALM ENGAGED
 BY kETCHIkAN THEATER

Miss Mamie Hahn, popular pianist in the Channel towns has accepted ! position to play in Kubelicks' The ater at Ketchihan and will leave to- night on the Admiral Watson to on ter her new work. She will play with Gladys Wiley, violinist, who was member of the orchestra at the Dream Theater here when it vas open several years ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-01-20
JAMES W. COFFEY WANTED.

Information as to the whereabouts of James W. Coffey. reported to have been in Juneau about a year ago, is wanted by his father. William Coffey. Brighton. Ontario. -adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-01-20
TRAVELLING MEN COMING
 ON STEAMSHIP SPOKANE

The knights of the grip" are back on the road with a full line of, spring goods A number expected to arrive here on the Spokane in the morning are; A. A Humfrey, L. NJ. Carri- gan, Miles Mcdonnell, Oscar Hart, J. tucker and J. Maurer. Mir Maurer Is making his first trip North as representative of the Schwabacher Grocery Company. of Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-01-20
ATTENTION MOOSE

/ The regular meeting of Juneau Lodge No. 7Oo,. L.. o. O.. M,, Friday, January 20. will be called at T D. m.. an hour earlier than usual. on account of the Pioneer Auxiliary dance. Adv.
 s. WALLSTEDT. Dictator.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-01-20

Nicholas Tarailo. well known Yu- koner. has returned from nine months trip to Serbia and says the Dawson district is the only land in the entire world. He will stick and die in the interior.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-01-20
DAN WALKER 70 ENTER
 PIONEERS HOME AT SITkA

Dan Walker. pioneer Alaskan and oldtime Juneau resident, left on the Estebeth last night for Sitka. whore he will enter the Pioneers Home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-01-20

The want ads are given a prom inent position in this newspaper. Some of the classified stories have something of real interest for you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Run-oH Primary Probably
 Necessary in Mississippi

JACKSON. oilss., Aug. 17.-News' papers returns from Tuesdays pri' mary election show former Senator Vardaman's plurality over former Congressman Stephens for the Demo cratic Senatorial nomination as rang irg from 5000 to 1000.
 Statements from the headquarters of both Vardaman and Stephens con cedcd that a rin-off primary will be necessary to determine which of the two leading candidates will be the Democratic nominee.
 Late this afternoon it was an. nounced that the run-off primary in the Senat contest has been de- cided upon and that it will take place September ,.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
COOLIDGE GIVES ALASKA CREDIT
 AS GREAT LAND
Praises Government Steps Taken for Development-
 Good Word for Bone.

SEATTLE, Aug. 17.-Vice-Presi- dent Calvin Coolidge in an address here today declared the government is alert to the possibilities of the oil, gas and coal lands in Alaska and will foster their development and other great resources of the Territory.
 Regarding Alaska he said, You know it was the Presidents inten tion to visit Alaska because he real izes that great resources are to bt developed and put to the use of the people of this country.
 The President perhaps had some thing of this sort in mind to choose as the Secretary of the Interior man who has had personal exper- fence in the government of terri tories
 Secretary Fall has lived in New the development of the resources Alaska has turned through thai direction
 The President chose for Cover nor of Alaska a man long a resident of Seattle, Scott c. Bone, and under him the mail service of the Terri tory has been bettered.
 He drafted the bill to provide for the developmnt of the Territory by giving a better opportunity fol the location of claims and increas ing the agricultural possibilities.
 The government has provided fol the completion of the railroad.
 The Secretary of the Interior hal prepared for the development of tho coal, oil and gas lands.
 You may have no doubt the gov ernment is alert to develop the Ter ritory."
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
NAVAL EXPERTS WANT GREATER
 AERIAL FLEET
British Officials Make De. mands and Lay Down
 Important Facts.

LONDON. Aug 17-"The navy of the future must take to the air 1; otherwise it will be at a hopeless isadvantage,'' said Captain Visconnt Curzon in the House of Commons when the naval estimates came up for discussion. He pointed out that according to the latest figures the navy had only nine fighting air planes, in contrast with the S6 pos sessed by the United States navy.
 To offset the allegation of Captain Curzon, the Air Ministry has issued statement declaring the British navy to be better equipped with air planes than that of any other power and claiming no fewer than 9S fight ing air machines in commission, with large number of reserves.
 InadequateIy Equipped
 George Lambert, a former Civil Lord of the Admiralty, expressed the opinion that the British navy was very inadequately equipped, with air craft. Gan the navy say that from the defensive point of view the money of the taxpayer is being spent Q the best advantage hc asked. "You are going to spend 1S.000,O0 polmds on two now battleships. but it is useless to spend money on capi- tai ships unless you have sufficient aircraft for the ships yon already possess"
 
 Lieutenant Commander Kcnworthy emphasized the great need Of strengthening the air fleet. We are exposed to two great dangers from the air he said. ma ssed attacks by fleets of airplanes flying by night md scattering poison and disease germs on our cities. and having our food supplied cut off by attacks m the trade routes. The two capi- 'al ships would be of lsttlc. use ward 'ng off such raiders"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Woman Who Was Attacked
 Now Sues for $l0O,00O

ATLANTA, Aug. 17-Mrs. Clyde Byfield today sued Walter T. Cand- Ter. banker, for $lOO.OO0 She alleges she was attacked in her stateroom on the steamer Berengaria July Is. She claims the trip to Paris was taken partly to look after Candler' s two daughters. Yesterday Byfield made statement that Candler gave him a 30-day note for 5000 in Paris to hush up the affair and payment was stopped. All parties are prom inent here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Host of Mourners at
 NorthcliHe's Funeral

LONDON. Aug. 1.-The funeral If Viscount Northcliffe was solemn 'zed at noon today at Westminster Abbey.
 Seldom has the last tribute of any rnglshman whose position was whol- iy unofficial. has cause for. such a tremendous gathering of sorrowing friends.
 Ambassador Harvey was among the host of mourners. W H.1
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Spanish Duke Told
 To Leave England

LONDON. Aug. 17.-The Spanish Duke de LuZZarraga is undcr orders to leave England because of his per sistent attentions to one of Eng lands greatest beauties. According to Scotland Yard the Duke has been pestering the lady with love letters. Although tho name of the lady in the case has not been published, the offended beauty is stated 10 he Lady Diana Cooper. brilliant youngest daughter of the Duke of Rutland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
BIG SMUGGLING
 PLOT UNEARTHED
Fifty-three Chinese Are Ar rested in Raid on Steam
 CT at Seattle.

SEATTLE, Aug 17.-Fifty ythree Chinese were arrested here last night during a raid on the steamship President Jackson. It is alleged the Chinese boarded the vessel at Hong kong and failed to get off at Yoko- hama, where transportation ran out The Chinese mingled with the Chi nese crew crossing the ocean.
 Immigration Commissioner Weedin says this is the biggest plot ever found here to lsmuggle Orientals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Jewish Orphans Prove Heroes During Fire

MONTREAL. Aug. 17.-Tales of juye~lile herossm are related here today in the burning of the Jewish Ornhanaee at Shaw bridge last night. Twelve Jew ish orphans lost their lives. Many little heroes led others to fire escapes. and pulled them out of beds and down smoke fslled balls. where ithev could be reached by firemcn. Three little heroes are known to have lost their lives trying to save others.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Airships May Make
 Their Own Clouds

LONDON. Aug. 17.-Experiments shortly are to he made with new type of smoke screen for the use of aircraft. A special apparatus will lay a trail of white smoke which. spreading rapidly downwards for a considerable distance, will form a curtain 70 to 50 feet thick. Behind this screen aircraft will be able to hide their movements from an ap- proachfng enAdy. F fssas-s q
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Hat Shop Charged
 With Bootlegging

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17.-Bet- tyis Shoppe, although 1t posed as an exclusive Sutter Street millinery shop. sold frills to brighten up the inside of tho head rathcr than the "utsade, according to prohibition en- forcemcnt officials. who filed suit to close tho establishment as a place where liduor was sold
 Mrs. Bctty Linton. proprietor Of the shoppc. was named as de fcndant
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Freed of. Murder When
 Another Man Confesses

WINNIPEG, Aug. 17.-Nicholas Wolski, accused of murdering his wife at McCreary, has been released on the alleged confession of John Lambert.
 Lambert says he killed Mrs. Vol ski while shooting up her home. The Wolskis had been accused of stealing in the community
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Movie Stars Cannot Get Along Double, Single Up

LOS ANGELES. Aug 7-William s. (BaD Hart, motion picture star, has issued a signed statement that he and his wife, Winifred Westover. film actress. had separated about .hree months ago; that a property settlement had been effected provid- ing for her maintenance and of that of their unborn child. and that he had no knowledge of any plans of Mrs. Hart for instituing divorce pro- ceedings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
SHARP ISSUES
 IN EAST OVER POLITICS NOW
Political Situation Tn Various Eastern States Given
 Tn Summary.

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Wiliar Randolph Hearst today in state ment declared he was not candi. date for Governor of New York state, but would take any other place on the Democratic ticket if Mayor Hyian was nominated fer Governor.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 17,- By the Associated Press )-The Republican contest in Massachusetts to wrest from Henry Cabot Lodge renomina- tion for the United States Senate, shares with the rivalry within the Democratic party of New York state in the choice of candidate for Governor. the chief interest in Con- gressional and state campaigns in Eastern states.
 Advocacy of both stricter and mod. flied prohibition enforcement, the taliff, soldiers compensation, labor Legislation and various state govern mental reforms. are among the is- sues.
 Summary of issues:
 Massachusetts
 Joseph Walker, former speaker of the Massachusetts House, is seeking the toga of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, on the ground that his leader ship is not progressive enough to represent the party. NIT. Walker champions American membership in the Deaglte of Nations. Russell A Wood of Cambridge, and Washington Cook of Sharon, also may enter the lists.
 William A. Gaston, banker; .Sher man l.. Whtpple. attorney; John Jackson Walsh. former state Sena' tor, ard Professor Dallas Lore Sharp cs Bcstcn University are campaign ing for the Democratic nomination for Senator Professor Sharp is for abalition of war.
 The renomination of Governor Channing H Cox for a second te. ni
 /Nontyruad m papa Threol
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Bishop Turner Is
 Against de Valera

4 LONDON, Aug. Bishop Tur- ner of Buffalo, in an interview given at New Limerick, Ireland, said:
 "When I return to America l am not going Ito spare the Irrcgulars. When EamoEn de Valera was in America he was my friend and l did all in my power to halp him, but if can use my icfluence. as ] intend to, he will not got another dollar of American money"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
DON'T SHOOT STRIKERS"

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-D Don't shoot strikers if called out for duty in strikes is the plea of Commun- ists to the Army. Navy and militia n circulars distributed throughout the states where the coal strike ha! produced acute friction and Tn others where promise to use armed forces to suppress disorder has been made by executives.
 The War Department has in- officers to gather all of the circulars they can find and
 (Continued on Page TWO)
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Will Jail Labor Leader
 If He Returns to State

DENVER, Colo. Aug. 17.-Adjutant General Hamrock announced this afternoon he would jail J. z. Foster, labor leader If the latter carries out h.s announced intention of returning to Denver to address mass meeting.
 Foster was recently escorted from the state by orders of Adjutant Gen eral Hamrtock as one whose presence would cause turmoil and strife
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
WOMAN SHOT; KILLED BY TWO MEN
CHINA AGAIN
 FACES STRIFE
Efforts to Organize Popular Government Said to Be
 Near Collapse.

PEKING, Aug. 17-Effort to re- store popular government in China is verging on a collapse, according to survey of conditions brought to the attention of tine Foreign Lego tions.
 Military leaders are openly defying the government and Cabinet Minis ters are refusing to assume responsi- Utilities.
 The treasury is empty and civil employees are quitting their jobs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
10000 Immigrants Land
 In U. 5. Since July First

WASHINGTON. Aug. IT, Nearly 70 900 Immigrants entered the United States under the three per cent law since July 1 or about 23,OOO more than came during the fiscal year.
 Most of the immigrants are coming '.on Italy, Russia, Unsted Kingdom, Germany. Greece and Czecho-Slo- vakia. according to the figures of the Bureau of Immigration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Miners and Operators
 Are Getting Together

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. IT, When the anthracite miners went into conference with the operators this forenoon both sides expected a settlement with the speedy return to work probably on the basis of last years scale being adopted fof another year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Miner Convicted of
 Second Degree Murder

CHARLESTON. w. Va, Aug. IT, John Wilburn. who participated in the march of armed miners in Logan county year ago. was today con victed of second degree murder for the shooting of Deputy Sheriff Gore in the battle at that timer
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
French Cabinet Soidly
 Behind Premier Poincare

RAMBUILLET, Aug. 17.-President Millerand and the French Cabinet have unanimously approved the atti- tude of Premier Poincare. regarding German moratorium, at the confer
 ence of Allied Premiers at London.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Japanese Forces Will
 Leave Vladivostok Soon

VLADIVOSTOK, Aug. 1.-The evacuation of the Japanese troops from here is to begin August 26. This was the announcement made by the Japanese commander today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
REQUEST FOR TROOPS.

SPENCER, N. C., Aug. 17.-State troops have been requested by Sher- if Taylor for the Southern Railway shops here. Strikers have prevented q number of men from working. Seventeen hundred are doing picket ing and many are said to be armed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
French Commission on
 Debt Summoned Home

PARIS, Aug r. = Premier Poin- care has ordered the French Debt Washington immediately. This was learned here this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Fruit and Vegetables
 Shipments Increasing

WASHINGTON. Aug 17-Notwlth- standing the car strike, ear-lot move menrs of fruits and vegetables showed an increase of 5000 cars a week, ending last Saturday. This is according to the United States Bureau of Agriculture economic re- nCrtS
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
BOMBS ON TENDER,

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, Aug. 17.-Three bombs were thrown oh the engine tender of Union Pacific freight here early this morning.
 Two bombs exploded immediately and the third when the train reach od the Santa Fe yards. parts strik- ing a Santa Fe passenger train. No damage was done. Oil was placed on the tracks which slowed down the train. Officers believe the bombs were intended for passenger train.
 The authorities this afternoon took first steps to deport number
 f Mexican strikers arrested in con- nee.ion with bomb disturbances. a
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Charges Minister with
 Stealing; Girl in Case

McALLESTER. Okla, Ang. IT, Rev. J. C. Trotter is held in jail, charged with embedding funds, Of the Brooks Institute. He admitted he had "a love affair with Miss Aud rey Campbell, but denied they were oloping.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Senator Harreld Loses
 Fight Before Senate

WASHINGTON. Aug. 17.-Unlted States Senator John w. Herreld. of Oklahoma. lost his fight in the Sen ate today to amend the tariff bill and lay duty on fuel oil and crude petroleum.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
NO MESSAGE
 TO CONGRESS
 BY HARDING C

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-Presi- dent Harding this afternoon an- nounced he had decided to defer his address to Congress on the railroad strike and the general industrial situation until tomorrow or later.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Printer ( Celebrates His
 97th Birthday; Reason.

WICHITA CITY, Kan, Aug. IT, Hiram w. Bearse today celebrated his 97th birthday by working at his trade as a printer. Bearse drinks no coffee, tea nor booze.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
RESUME TRAFFIC.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17.--The Western Pacific officials announced this morning that traffic will be re- sumed Immediately. This was arl- nounced after conference Of the General Manager with representa- lives of the brotherhoods.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Typhoon Death Toll
 Is Estimated 60,OO0

ANDY. Swatow. Aug. 1.-The death toll of the typhoon and tidal wave which struck here August is now put at 6O.00O. No foreigners were badly hurt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
ORGANIZATION FORMED; WILL
 FIGHT STRIFE

CHICAGO, Aug. 17.-The incor- poration of National Society of the middle classes under the name of The Society of the American Commonwealth" to prevent strikes and ether forms of industrial strife and to act as a balance of power" ic announced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Vice-President Winning
 Friends by His Modesty

SEATTLE. Aug 17.-"Amer.ca is on the road to another era of pros perity," said Vice President Coolidge last night in an address here. The Vice President pleased the large crowd with his modes.y and smile.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Two Trainmen Killed
 When Trains Collide

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 17.-Fireman w. E. Jones was killed and Engineer George Weston was injured early this morning in a St. Louis and Frisco train colflcJon at Horine.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Howdy, Girls :!
 They Are Glad to Marry Strangers

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-One hundred and fifty Greek picture brides arrived here today. They said the conditions were so bad at home that they were glad to marry virtual strangers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Scrappipg of Vessels
 Is Started by Japan

TOXIC, Aug. 17.-Japan announced the program of the first sten u stranping ships in accordance of the Washington arms treaty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
HAVE SEPARATED

LOS ANGELES. Aug 7.-Gloria Swanson. film celebrity. and her hus' band. Herbert Somborn. have scpar' ated.
 The husband admitted the estrange meos. but refused to disclose Its cause. tei
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
Tragedy Happens in Connec- ton with Troubles in
 California Town.
MORE BOMBS EXPLODED IN SANTA FEE R.R. YARDS
Authorities Start Deporting Mexican Strikers Ac-
 count Bomb Outrages.

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, Aug. 1.-Two men shot and killed Mrs. Nels Hansen early this morning. Mrs. Hansen is the wife of rail- road foreman on the Santa Fe. E,
 The sheriff said he did not believe he shooting was connected with the Gtrike but had no theory as to the motive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
R. R. GUARD SHOOTS.

HAVRE. Mont, Aug. 17.-Harry Steiner, Great Northern guard, shot md killed George Stambough, brake man, near the passenger station here this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
BIG FOUR STRIKE OVER.

LAS VEGAS. Aug. IT. -- The strike of the Big Four on the Las Vegas division of the Union Pacific ended at noon after days confer ence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
BosWoRTH INJURED

SAN MATED. Cal, Aug. 17.TWhite he was reported as being burned at the stake" by savage Indians, during the filming of motion pic ture production here, Hobart Bos- worth, actor. suffered painful burns about the face and hands. His in- iuries are not considered serious.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-17
RUN OVER BY TRUCK

LOS ANGELES. Aug. l7.-Ergene O'Brien. well known picture actor, Is in a critical condition at Holly wood hospital with grave internal injuries and a possible fracture of The skull as result Of being run down by a motor truck while waiking pn a highway in the Hollywood hills.