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The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
PORT OF MISSING MEN

The Governors office has been ap- pealed to for assistance in the search for Austin J. Prendergast, who was formerly a resident of Butte, Montana, leaving there about three years ago. At one time he worked at Thane, Alaska Con- munication with him is desired be- cause of business in connection with some property. Any information in regard to him or his whereabouts should be addressed to the Govern or's office or to Judge William E. Carroll, Butte, Montana.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07

pensions. Several years ago a con- pulsory unemployment insurance law was introduced, and while 1t hasn't been in operation long enough to take care of all the cases 1t has helped greatly in relieving the situa- ton.
 Employers have successfully com- menced the reconstruction work of getting prices back to normal by in- troducing company stores, in which it is guaranteed that staple food pro- ducts will not exceed fixed maximum prices; these prices now being be- low the actual market value. In con- sideration of this arrangement, which cuts down the cost of living, labor unions have agreed to cutting wages.
 In order to decrease the unemploy- ment the Government has appropri- ated large sums for reclamation work Much of the unskilled labor which would otherwise be jobless is engaged in hydro-electric construc- tion. Roads which were permitted to get into bad condition during the war condition during theetaetaoioin war are being rebuilt.
 Although the unemployment curve reached its highest point last month since the war, the radical movement which had attained considerable pop ularity a year ago is losing ground, The Communist party has lost heav- fly to the Socialists.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07

Increased cost of living is heaviest in Finland, where food prices are now 1,O34 per cent above 1914.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
Denby Makes Reply to
 President Sam Gompers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The con version of the navy yards into in dustrial plants for the purpose of obtaining contracts from other gov ernment departments could be ac- complished only at the expense Of privately owned factories and there. fore would not be of value in the un employment situation. This was the statement made today by Secretary of the Navy Denby in letter to Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, who advocated the scheme.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
UNION LABOR
 TURNS DOWN
 KRUPP PLANS
Rejects Opportunity to Pur. chase Stock Tn Famous
 German Works.

ESSEN. Germany, Feb. 27.-Union labor has rejected the plan pro posed by the Krupp works, under which workmen were to have pur- chased a special issue of stock, with their savings, and were to receive certain administrative privileges looking toward cooperative manage ment of the plants, according to the Klupp announcement.
 The resolution in which the plan was rejected by the Krupp shop So 'lel declares that the Krupp man agement intended to unload" st)1h on the worknlen, and by creating capitalists among the laborers, de- 5troy the solidarity of the working classes.
 The labor leaders believed par ticipation in the management of the plants, as stock owners. could in no manner lead to better economic rela- tions with employers, and would en danger the status of the manual la borer in relation to the "brain-work- CTS"
 Radical, Socialist and labor news papers give the Krupp firm credit for an attempt to alleviate the "so- cial problem" by promotion of big family of employees and employers, but, nevertheless, generally approve the action of the Essen labor unions and express the hope that German airut schemes to capitalize the working men and women, or destroy their class solidarity"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
SLEUTHS BAFFLED

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27.-The mys- .ery surrounding the staying of Will liam Desmond Taylor, motion pie ture director still remains as far from solution as when the body of the director was found in his apart ment here almost four weeks ago, investigators working on the case an Iounced.
 With the elimination of Daniel Me Shea, taxicab driver, who had been reported as missing since the night of February I, when Taylor was mur- dered, from any possible connection with the case, the investigators said they were again facing stone wall' in their efforts to solve the crime.
 McShea surrendered himself to the authorities, who released him after two-hour examination in the office of District Attorney homas Lee Woolwine
 Henry Peavey. house man for the slain film director, was also quizzed regarding a statement be was alleged to have made that in his opinion a motion picture actress had shot his employer. Although the results of his examination were not made pub lie. it was reported that the investi- gators believed them to have no i'm 1ortant bearing on the case.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
SUPREME COURT
 DECISION BLOW
 TO TERRITORY
Prohibition of Shipping via Canadian Lines Is De-
 clared to Be Valid.
JENNINGS DECISION IS
 AFFIRMED, SAYS JUSTICE
Case Brought by Local Busi- ness Interests Is Lost
 in Highest Court.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27. - In a decision handed down today the United States Supreme Court, in the case of the Juneau Hardware Com. pany and the Territory of Alaska vs. The Collector of Customs for Alaska, upheld the constitutionality of sec- tion 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of June 5, 1920. That action pro- hibits the transportation of mer- chandise between continental United States and Alaskan ports by Canad- ian rail and water lines.
 The plaintiffs contended that the law was unconstitutional because 1t dscriminated against the Territory in favor of the States. Justice Me Reynolds delivered the opinion of the Court and announced that the judgment of the lower court was affirmed. -
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
Prisoner Fasts to Escape Slips Through Small Hole

LIMA, Ohio. Feb. 27-Officers and posses of half dozen counties, who searched all day for Harold Nieren garten, 20 years old. indicted for murder, who escaped from Wapako- meta jail, failed to find any trace of the missing bellboy and gave up the search
 Mystery surrounds the escape os the youth from the jail. Sheriff Robert Ewing. of Auglaize county, believes that he gained liberty through "grub-hole" in the jail wall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
GERMANS ARE
 RESPO N IBLE
 FOR BIG WAR
Former German Chancellor Fixes Blame Squarely
 on German Shoulders.

LONDON, Eco. 27-Aocording tc a Copenhagen dispatch to the Ex Chancellor Scheidemann, addressing the students association placed the responsibility of the World War ex- clusively on German shoulders"
 The former Chancellor said he be lieved the former Emperor had been punished enough. hut admitted tha. if Germany had won. William would have naturally been d demi-god
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27

This hole is five ard half inchrs high and r inches long
 This theory was strengthened when 1t was learned that Neirengarten had been fasting for the last week Al ready of slight built. 1t Is believH'' he starved himself in order that h" might force his body through tn, narrow opening.
 The confessed slayer w7s m "' n trial within a few days fnr -ha t9ii,g of Joseph s. Kershsw ot r.sr,a. last November. when in a boY car.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
FOREIGN BONDS
 FOR BONUS FOR SOLDIERS URGED
Thirty Members of House
 Come Out Strongly for New Proposition.
MONDELL AND FORDNEY
 TALK WITH PRESIDENT
Claim House Will Pass Bonus Measure at Present Ses-
 sion - Strings.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.--Thirty members of the House. prominent in the groups opposing the sales tax, have come out strongly and form ally in favor of using the refunded foreign bonds to finance the soldiers bonus.
 This is made clear in letter to Chairman Fordney of the House Ways and Means Committee.
 The letter states the use of the bonds would remove the grossly and unjust proposal to prevent the political overturning of Congress and be just to the ex-soldiers who saved to the United States these foreign debts.'
 Talks with Harding.
 Representatives Mondell and Ford ney today discussed the bonus situa- tion with President Harding and it is understood they informed him the special House, Committee had re- jected the sales tax proposal he had suggest ed
 Both Fordney and Mondell said Lue f1OuSc WOuiu pass d DOHuo pii at the present session of Congress but they could not say what means of raising the revenue would be adopted or whether the bill, with out the revenue feature, could get through the Senate.
 Representative Mondell again re- ferred to the expected future savings of the next fiscal year In many de- partment which could be used for the bonus finances.
 Legion's Position.
 National Commander Hanford MacNider, of the American Legion, who with J. T. Taylor's the Legion s legislative agent, called at the White house but did net see the President. said the Legion opposed furth delay Cn the bonus legisla tion but would not be drawn into the discussion of ways and means of rais.ns the funds neces. ary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
v0LSTEAD ACT REPEAL GIVEN
 DEFINITE FORM
American Federation of Labor Starts Campaign for
 Beer and Wine.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Repeal of the Volstead prohibition enforce ment act and measure permitting of the manufacture and sale of light wines and beer, is urged by the exc cutive council of the American Fed eration of Labor
 This appeal was issued today in a statement calling upon all citizens to join the labor organization in a cam paign with the two other objects in view.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
Case Brought By Club

The above case was instituted by the Juneau Hardware Company as a member of the Juneau Commercial Association, which body was responsi- ble for the bringing of test case. The complaint was filed in the local office of Clerk of the U. S. District Court on June 2, 1921, and trans ferred to Ketchikan, where Judge Robert w. Jennings was then holding a term of court. The Territory. in the meantime, under authority of a joint resolution passed by the Ter ritorial Legislature few months prior. jotned the Juneau Hardware Company as a co-plaintiff and Attor- ney General John Rustgard appeared in a decision given on June IA. 1921, upheld the constitutionality of the law and as the suit involved ques- ton of law only, it was taken direct to the Supreme Court of the United States. The Attorney General argued the case before that court last De- cember.
 says 6enerltS Sedttle
 In a statement relative to the case made today, the Attorney General said:
 Section 27 of the Jonas Act in substance and effect provides that merchandise shipped from one Ameri. can point to another American point over the Canadian railroads may be shipped in a British bottom over the water part of the route, except when shipped to and from Alaska. in which event it must be shipped in an Amer ican bottom.
 This provision was inserted for the purpose Of forcing Alaska to do business over the Port of Seattle whether or no.
 History of Case
 "The suit was started for the pur- pose of testing the constitutionality of this act The, Attorney General took the position that inasmuch as the constitution of the United States applies to Alaska, the people of tbe Territory have the same right to use foreign ships as have the people O. the States. In other words, he took
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The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
Age and Youth Slip
 Away to Be Married

CHICAGO. Feb. 27.-Former United States Senator Lee Mantle. of Butte
 Mortana. aged 70 years, and Ella Daly. of Lincoln, Nebraska. aged g years. who obtained marriage li- cense last Friday, disappeared from their hotel here Saturday night. The only clue to their whereabouts was the record showing their baggage was placed on a New York Central train.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
Gompers Claims Big Conference Was Packed"

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.- Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of La bor, in the forthcoming issue of the organization official jour nal, declares the National Agr;- cultural Conference held here last month, was "controlled ab- solutely by group of approxi- mately 60 railway presidents. trust magnates and anti-trade union employees
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
ARMS TREATIES
 ARE REPORTED
Senate Committee Disposes of Last Two Reporting Fav-
 orably Upon Them.

mittee consideration of the Arms Conference treaties were completed by the Senate foreign relations com mittee today when a favorable report without reservations were made on the general Far Eastern and Chinese treaties. In both cases the recom- mendation for favorable report was unanimous.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
TELLS
 WILD STORIES
 CLAIMS WIFE
Believed Now Telling Lies Connection with Taylor
 Murder Case.

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Lillie Fields, divorced wife of Harry M. Fields, held in Detroit in connec- tion with the murder of William D. Taylor, in Los Angeles, February ?, said he always told wild stories about himself and is probably telling les to the Detroit police.'
 Mrs. Fields said her divorced hus- band was constant user of mar cotics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
STOP WORK ON FORTS

TOKYO, Feb. 27.-The Japanese foreign office officially announced to- day the government has decided to discontinue fortificatioD work on Bonin and Amam Ashima Islands and to maintain the existing fortifica tions at Formosa and in the Pes cadores in accordarce with the Arms Conference treaties and agreen ents at Washington, D. c.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
Risks Life to Save Dog Chased Kidnappers Away

rived at neighbor's house Miss Harris thought about the dog and rushed back to the burning building to bring the animal out in safety.
 A few months ago two men at tempted to kidnap Miss Harris while she was on her way home late at night, but the dog she saved drove them away.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
Unrest in india Now Becoming More Serious

I ONDON. Feb. 27.-Serious con- ditions of unrest in India are em- phasiaed by correspondentss of the London Times who mention particu- larly growing hostilities of the Sikihs. Scarcely a day passes with ents claim.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
Shoots Wife and Then
 Cuts His Own Throat

MIAMI, Fla. Feb. 27-Edgar C. Frady, head of the Chicago Automo- bile Sales Company. shot his wife and then cut his own throat yester- day in hotel here Both are in crit ical conditions. The police have found no motive to the tragedy other than the fact the couple had quar relied
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27

SILVER CREEK, N. Y., Feb. 27.- Lydia Harris, maid employed in the home of c. D. Livermore. attorney, riskcd her life to save dog which recently had protected her from at tack
 The L'vermore house caught fire; the s'mi'v aud the maid escaped in night clothing After they had ar
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27

 A AMEND MENT
 IS J. s. LAW
Supreme Court of United States Makes Decision
 on Suffrage.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The Supreme Court of the United States, in a decision rendered to- day, declared the 18th Amend ment, Woman's suffrage, was con stitutional.
 The court dismissed for want of jurisdiction the suit brought by Charles S. FairchiId, of New York, who sought to challenge the constitutonaIity of the amendment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
AFour Thousand Homeless
 Result of ConAagration

MANILA, Feb, 27.-Fire swept the Tordo distrio. yesterday and destroy ed 800 small Nipa houses and made mcre than 4,000 natives homeless The Red Cross is feeding the fire sufferers rice and fish.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
Sins of Wife Inflicted Upon Baby Son

NEW YORK, Feb. 27-Walter Lid dle. clerk. aged l9 years. confessed today to drowning his seven months old son in bathtub because his wife refused to return to him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
RED CROSS ASSISTS.

CHICAGO. IT,, Feb. 27. - The American Red Cross spent nearly $10,000.000 last year assisting dis abled World War veterans. This is according to statement made to- day by John Barton Payne, Ma tional Chairman of the American Red Cross.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-27
I Prir1cess Mary to Promise to Obey Husband; Wedding
 Will Take Place tomorrow

LONDON, Feb. Zt.-.The Associat- ed Press )-Although a daughter of Great Britain's sovereign. Princess Mary will promise to "obey" her husband when she is married to Wis count Lascelles in Westminster Ab- bey tomorrow The wedding services will follow the Church of England book order, but the revised will be used. This has received the sanction of church au- thorities. Its wording, in some par ticulars, is regarded as in better style than the old version
 Abbey authorities are finding them selves in the curious position of hay ing no precedent for the forthcoming ceremonial. The last marriage of q child of 3 reigning monarch in this Abbey, that of Edmund Crouchbach, second son of Henry the Third, to Avelne of Lancaster, took place 653 years ago. The customs of that time are deemed inappropriate for toG2y.
 2,5cO Guests
  the ceremony will closely follow this order The 2500 guests will begin to arrive al 10 o'clock so that ali may be seated before II. The kius $ gentlemen ushers will receive them the foreign ambassadors and n3in- isters being received by the Master of Ceremonies. Members of the r0ya! family will arrive at about 1l.10 o'clock, officers Of the Kings house hold conducting them to their seats.
 At 11:15 Viscount Lascelles and his will arrive At the same time Princess Mary will leave Buck ingham Palace in an open carriage, weather permitting, and accompanied by the King, will drive by way of the Mall. Admiralty Arch, Whitehall and Parliament Square to the west door Of the Abbey.
 Five minutes before the arrival of the bride, which is timed for lt:30 the Queen, accompanied probably by the Duke of York, will have reached the Abbey
 Royal ProcesSion
 The order of the royal processions inside the Abbey affords some idea of the spectacular side of the cere- mony The first will be that of the of the royal family, led by the Queen Mother Alexandra, who, it is expected, will have the Duke of Connaught for her escort. Then will come the procession of Queen Mary, escorted by the Duke of York and Prince Henry. The third proces 5ion will be that of the bridegroom ard his attendants and lastly will come Princess Mary on the arm of King George, followed by her bridesmaids.
 The procession of the bride to the altar will be headed by the choir anl will include the Gentlemen Ushers, the State Chamberlain, Master of the Household. Princess Mary, King George and the bridesmaids.
 After the ceremony, for which
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-30
KEEN INTEREST SHOWN
IN WELFARE MOVEMENT.

At meeting Saturday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. B. C. Keister
chairman of the Child Welfare move.
ment, department. Of the Woman's
club of Americas, plans were discuss
ed for the furtherance of the move
pent for the beginning of the fall
school term in September.
Working with Mrs. Keister in the
movement and present Saturday aft
ernoon were Mrs. James Davenport
Mrs. Frank Sheffield, MR.. P.
Glenn, Mrs. W. N. HuaNs. Mrs
Lee M. Hansford, Miss gsh Cobb,
FRS. C. E. Dunaway, Mrs. j. C. Ber-
fy, Mrs. Ernest l.. Carswell, Mrs
E. C. Parker, Mrs. Clarence Davis
Mrs. R. C. Fetner, Mrs. James A.
Walker, Mrs. Ernest Hinson, Mrs. C.
Minor and Miss Emmae Borum, all of
whom pledged their full support to
the summer work.
The reports read at the meeting
showed the movement to be in splen-
did financial condition, with a bal
ance in the treasury which will be
expended during the summer for
the Furfow school soup kitchen,
which is under the direction Of the
Woman's club, Red Cross, and
daughters of the American Revolu-
ton. The report also showed a great
number of students of the Grammar
school as having paid for their noon
day lunches, and many free lunches
dispensed.
Recently ten new serving tables
have been added to the equipment,
all of which received several coat
ings of flat white paint, and enamel.
Screens have been placed through
out the basement, where the kitchen
is located, and other minor details
worked out.
Mrs. Virginia Legg who has charge
of the department showed in her re-
port that 40 gallons of soup were
made each school day, supplemented
with sandwiches and warm drinks in
the winter months. This will be in
creased for fall work, it being the
purpose of the movement to dispense
more free lunches and increase the
general supply. .
1t is hoped during the summer
months to secure additional dishes,
greatly needed, and to purchase flat
ware for use of the pupils. The work
already accomplished has been great
ly gratifying to the committee in
charge, who wish to express their
appreciation for the encouragement
and aid which has been accorded the
movement in the past several months
and a continuance of public support
is asked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-30

American money. In February, 1920,
it reached its lowest, 83 cents. The
gain reflects the rise in British ex-
change, also Canada's more favor
| able position in world trade.
More Coal.
Coal production is climbing, as
more non-union mines begin open
ing to handle orders. But bitumi-
nous production, still is around
100000 tons week, or about half
as much as year ago.
Freight Traffic
Freight traffic continues slightly
ahead of a year ago, though coal
shipments lag. Bituminous coal
normally makes up 80 per cent of
freight tonnage. Number of idle
freight cars April Is was 419, 513.
Steel Mills Busy.
Steel Mills in the Youngstown dis
trict are running close to four-fifths
of capacity. The general steel in
dustry reports shipments about 20
per cent capacity, although new
orders are slowing down a trifle.
Bookings are smaller than month
ago. Demand for railroad material
and tin plate is excellent.
Maturities Light.
Corporation bonds maturing in
June will total only about S59, O0O,-
900, against over $86,0O0,OO0 in
June, 1921. Companies that lack
sufficient surplus and will have to
borrow to pay off their bond maturi-
ties are favored by easy money mar
ket.
Prices Stabilizing?
Wholesale prices of 1927 leading
commodities during April averaged
So per cent higher than in 1913, re-
ports Department of Labor. This
was the same average as in March,
revealing price-stabil;zation ten
dency during April.
This government index shows
prices above 1913 as follows in per-
centages:) farm products 81, food 81,
cloths and clothing 81, fuel ard
lighting 81, metals and metal
products II, building materials 1O1,
chemicals an ddrugs so housefur-
nishings Ill. E ..s.
Autos Sell.
Railroads. report that during April
they hauled 100000 carloads of autos
from factories. This broke all rec
ords for any one month. Gain since
then has been considerable. Gen
eral auto trade expects busy sum-
mer.
Panama Canal.
An average of about 230 ocean
going commercial ships are plssing
through the Panama Canal month
ly. Tolls are close to $1,000, 900 a
month.
Oil Trade.
Crude oil production is running
about 100000 barrels week bigger
than a year ago. Production ten
dency again is upward. Higher
gasoline prices are helping small re-
finers, and some of them are start
ing up again. Demand for crude
oil in the Mid-Continent field con.
tinues strong.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-30
GIRLS! LEMONS ..
WHITEN HANDS

Press the juice of two lemons into
bottle containing three ounces of
Orchard White, which any drug store
will supply for a few cents, shake well,
and you have a quarter-pint of harm
less and delightful lemon-bleach lotion
to soften and whiten red, rough or
chapped hands. This homemade lemon
lotion is far superior to glycerin and
rose water to smoother the skin.
Famous stage beauties use it to bleach
and bring that soft, clear, rosy-white
complexion, because it doesn't irritate.