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S. 0. S. Benefit Concert
Dreamland Theatre
Thursday Night, March %, 1922
8::I5 O'Clock
p r o C r A nj

Peude-Fort Brown Orchestra.
Drink
Rotary Double Quartette.
2 Whisting Solo "Iraumrel
Miss Mona Thompson
g. VOcal"When Irish Smiling"
Bertha Hicks
Mrs Yarbo
Violin +
Miss Annie L.
Moderate
Everett Tucker and John
-FortB Orchestra.
Beautiful Faces-Chorus.
With Hicks and Mr. Desha
Black Face Somebody Else
Clifford
Mrs Marshall
Violin Obleao-Miss Putegnat
Kjerulf
Mr.. frank
Baron You.
Geo.
Miss Mary Bertha Hicks Jose n de Caceres.
cents Seats en
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
(By The Associated Pressl


WASHINGTON, ID. c., Mar. 23.-
A sharp fight against what they
characterized as gag rule was lounch
ed today in the house by democratic
leaders Immediately after the ma
jority presented its program for the
passage of the four million soldiers
bonus bill before adjournment un-
der suspension of rules.
When Chairman Campbell ruled
the committee submitted the resolu-
ton TO make this suspension day,
Representative Garrett Of Tennessee.
democratic leader, made a point Of
order declaring it the "avowed sole
purpose Of the republican leaders
TO put the bill through in such fash
ion as to prevent offering a motion
to recommit, asserting that this was
violation of the rules of the house.
Speaker Gillett ,erruled the point
of order.
Representative Garner of Texas
interrupted Campbell to ask that he
state whether it was the purpose of
the majority to prevent the minority
offering motion to recommit
Compbell replied that he would not
engage in the sort of quibbling"
resorted to by the democrats.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
HELMECKE CASE
TO U. S. COURT;
HABEAS CORPUS

llaheas corpus proceedings have been
instituted In the United States court at
Houston. before Judge J. 4. IIutcheson.
Jr.. in the case Of 4. A. Hclmcckc If
Sans Renito. recently convicted by a
courtmartial at Fort Brown On a charge
of d"sertion from the army. and SEN
fenced to five years.
liclmecke defense is that he never
received his notice Of induction into the
United States army and therefore was
not guilty of evadiDg the draft Judge
j. G. George of Brownsville represented
Ilelme''ke and Capt. Daniel kccne Of
Fort Brown. Major C. C. CresSon Of
the Judge advocate generals staff Of
Fort Sam Houston represented the gov
"rnnent. Briefs explaining the case
ana giving the facts were prepared by
the two sides and filed with IIutcheson
for his consideration. az the hearing in
Houston Yesterday.
81 present lIclmeckc X confined in
the guard house at Fort Brown.
Among law and military circles the
ease D. causing great deal Of interest.
as the decision reached may affect
number OF other cases of similar char
ncIer
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
WESLACO MAN FINDS
7 VALLEY is In BETTER
SHAPE THAN N. TEXAS

"The Valley is to be congratulated
on its very good condition, as com
pared to that of the farming districts
of other parts Of Texas" said t. r.
Shead Of Weslaco who was in the
city today after a trip to Waco. He
said that farmers in that section of
the state are even selling their teams
to obtain food for their families, and
that many of them are broke" He
said that merchants see no relief un-
til the next crop.
THE Valley is at least producing
some crops that are bringing our
farmers some money!" said Mr..
Shead. Il really feel, after this
trip, that we should congratulate our
selves that we are so much better
off than are the farmers in other
parts"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
THREE-STORY BRICK AT
STATE PRISON BURNS

HUNTSVILLE. Texas. Mar. .f-lirr
early today destroyed three Htury
brick housing chapel. kitrhen and r.
creation room at the Huntsville state
prison. the prison laundry aud several
frame office structures. The loss -
not Yet estimated. Prison CommiSsinhrr
Herring stated The fir- started iE rhu
kitchen from an unknown rausr. The
loss j. estimated at S.i5O0 Niih Ro tn-
~HFance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
new FEATURES ADDED
FOR ENTERTAINMENT,
DREAMLAND TONIGHT

willie entertainment To be- given tonight az
the Dreamland theater for the benefit
Of the :. d. :. will be amply repaid
for their time and their money. II j.
indicated in the program which has
been announced.
An addition to the program was an
nounced today. Tango Argentina
with MIR Jose y. de Caccres of Mata-
moros and Miss Mary Bertha Hicks 81
Brownsville. The number is 10 be in
Argentine costume Mr.. Caceres ~
nid 20 he an artist in the inrcrprcta-
ton Of this dance. and the number il
being looked forward 10 with "A great
deal If interest
Tickets are being sold at ~ ccnts
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
IDENTIFY WEINBERGER
AS ESCAPED CONVICT

LEANE\WnRTH. kanS. Mar -
George Wcirbcrgcr held by the Wood
bury. y. J.. police has been positively
identified n an escaped convict from the
Kansas penitentary. and former pal Of
Eddie Adams and Frank Foster. noto-
rious gangstcrs. according 10 a statement
by Warden Amriue If the state prison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
Side Lights on
.SOSCampaign

Mr. and Mrs. " r. Baskin Of Los Fres-
nos are in Brownsville today arrang-
ing to stage entertainment al the Ditt-
mann theater on Thursday night. March
30, the east to be from Los fresnos
where the play has been successfully
produced and will be repeated this
Saturday night. The proceeds from the
Brow nsyille entertainment will 20 TO
the ;. q. =. fund.
Commodore Louis Cobolini apropos Of
those who wish the ;. q. ;. campaign
well. but do nothing practical for H..
tells this one: 4 well dressed gentle
man, exuding wealth and prosperity.
met an old acquaintance on the street
who carried tray bearing pies, and
looked far from prosperous. The pros
porous one stopped. shook hands and be-
gan pouring forth sympathy for the ac-
quaintancc's condition. lie expressed
himself a. being sorry for his old
friend. hoped that business was good
and that he was selling many pies. well
wished the old acauaintance's family
and otherwise showered out sympathies.
The old acquaintance awaited the end
Of the flow Of words, and his only re-
mark was "buy n pie"
prominent and long time citizen Of
Brownsville has become a frequent vis-
itor To campaign headquarters Four
times he has appeared, and with each
visit he has been goven n receipt for
s.. And every time he arrives, he says:
1--WE got another S5 bill"
The Point Isabel entertainment Of Sun
day night netted S5l.50 for the :. O. :.
fund. A. Valente. in charge Of the cam
paign there, said that receipt books are
being held there for further contribu-
tions.
The Nogales school house j. 100 per
cent :. %. :. Jerry KENNY of that
neighborhood brought in S6.l5 given in
pennies and nickles. With the contrib
ution came a card bearing handpainted
shamrocks and the likeness of a harp,
the painting having been done By
student. The message said: "If you
don't think we are advertising for the
y. d. -. a visit to our little school will
prove same to YOU" The teachers at
the school are Mrs. VI. :. Jagou. Mrs.
Lillian j. KENNY and Mrs. Mariann
Johnson.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the Central
Christian Church yesterday afternoon
voted SO 10 the $. o. :. fund. The
amount has been received.
o. h. Mason moved a piano from the
Baptist church TO the Dreamland the
ater today for the entertainment to-
night. contributing the fee. s.. to the
=. q. =. fund.
The programs for tonight's entertain
ment at the Dreamland theater for the
:. O. :. fund were contributed b.
Faulk's Print Shop and the Brownsville
Herald Publishing Co.
"To YOU" which will be sung Al the
entertainment at the Dreamland theater
tonight. was written BY Mrs. Helena
Desha Beamer, sister Of George Desha
Of Brownsville. IL will he sung hy Mr.
Desha. IL il also dedicated to him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
INDICTMENTS HELD VALID

AUSTIN, Texas. March 23.-The
court Of criminal appeals overruling a
motion for a rehesring in the case Of
ex par'e Holland from Bexar county
to-day decided finally that indictments
returned by the grand jury drawn by
the sheriff under instructions from the
district Judge at a special term of court
are legal and valid.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
ROADS APPLICATION TO
ISSUE BONDS is DENIED

WASHINGTON. - g.. Mar. 2:-
Ih" Interstate Commerce Commission
today denied the application of the
Asherton X Gulf railroad in Texas Ia
create Sl36.0OO new bond indebtedness
holding that the road had presented
insufficient reason for a step 10 con-
troll properties which showed small
prospect "f earning interest charges On
such large principal
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
100000 in DIAMONDS
SEIZED BY CUSTOMS
(By The Associated Press }

NEW YORK. March 23.-Damonds
estimated at wholesale value Of $s5,-
900 to $4,000 were seized today by
customs officials. Francisco Chamie.
40, rubber dealer of Para, Brazil. who
is alleged to have illegally imported the
gems, was arrested.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
TRY MAN WHO SHOT BOY
ITO SAVE HIS SOUL"
(By the Associated Press)

CHICAGO, H.. Mar 23.-The
case Of Frank Piano, Sr., on trial
for the murder of his 17-year-old
son. whom he shot Ito save his
SOUL, was expected to go to the
jury today. Piano, the final witness
for the defense, firmly announced
that the contention of his lawyer
that he was insane was silly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
METHODISTS IN SESSION
| By The Assoclated Press }

FORT WORTH, Texas, Mar %. -
Methodist clergymen and laymen from
all parts Of northwest Texas are in
Session here today with local business
men regarding plans for a million dol
lar hospital here.
II. III. Simmons of Hillsboro was
named viceprcsident Of the commission
TO build the hospital
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
"A. F. OF L. TO SUPPORT
COMING COAL STRIKE

NEW YORK, n. Y, Mar. 23.-The
nation wide strike of coal workers
set for April l will be prosecuted
with the fullest and most effective
cooperation Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor" it was announced
today after a conference of mine
officials and envoys with Samuel
Gompers, president of the federation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
REPUBLICAN ARMY TO
HOLD ITS CONVENTION

DUBLIN. Ireland, March @1--It was
officially announced iH the republican
organ today that the Irish rsPuhlisan
army convention. the holdiEg " ~hish
was recently forbidden by President
Griffith Of the Dali Eireann, ~sll BE
held Sunday IN Dublin a. arranged The
announcement is taken 20 mean q d4fln-
ite split ia the republican army.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
GINNERS MEET APRIL I3
tBy The Associated PressD

DALLAS. Texas, Mar. President
Olney Davis announces that the an
nual meeting Of the Texas Cotton Gin
ners' Association will be held in Dal-
las on April l3 TO 10.
The executive committee and repre-
sentative men from all parts Of the
state are to meet in Dallas April IL
the day preceding the convention. "a
plan the committee reports and con
vention business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23

HIDALGO COUNTY'S ROAD
BONDS, $l,25O, 100000 SOLD
FOR PAR AND INTEREST
Especial TO The Herald)

PHAIR, Tex, Mar. 23.-At a special
meeting OF the county commissioners.
held on March -. Hidalgo county's
Sl.250,000 of good roads bonds were
sold 10 J. l.. Arlitt K Co. of Austin for
par and accrued interest. This action
comes after belated approval of the
issue by the attorney generals depart
ment. II was first announced that the
bonds would not he approved, but this
was later reversed. II is not known
just when actual construction on the
cOunty's roads program will start.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
NEGROES TRIAL TO BEGIN

WACO. Texas, Mar 23. - Attorneys
for the two negroes, Bennie Young and
Cooper ohnson. indicted in connection
with the triple murder at Concord Of
". II. Barker and his wife, and homer
Turk. IL, today elected to try Young.
charged with the murder Of the boy.
Selection of the jury began. Six rang
ers are at the trial.
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each for general admission. ai.l ~ rrnt#
for reserved srats. which mas ~ 80
tanned at the Dreamland fhsatrr hox
office.
A baritone solo. TO Nou." wv IIslrn
Desha Eeamer. by George n~-ha r~t.lae-
- another number un the s-rund haif
~ the program.
curtain j. schedulsd Tor s:l5 o'riask.
This entertainment In being staged 10
a committee ~ ladies frum Ihr city
Federation ~ Women's Clubs Ia waa
The ourgroNth ~ mertIug ~ Eh- wa-
men q the city az the Baptist charyA
recently. which vas addressed 10 ~. A.
J'Rricn.
Several important announcements are
rNperted 70 ~ made from canpaiKa
headquarters Va the neat tNo wv three
'lays. these announcements 70 ineludv,
probably. word of assiRtAnsr Ia fh- cam
naiFn from sources hitherto un- AIl~rt~d.
The interest of the oufls inE roHamun-
itles from lirowHsyills IN th- rampaixa
vas indicated today hv Ih4 appearance
of Mr.. and Mrs. V. r. Baskin - the
Los Fresnns community. who anIuun-
ccd that an entertainment Rill wv stag
Cd in Brownsville. a. the Diismann
Thratrr. the night ~ THURSDAY. Marrh
IA. the profits from which AilI Ea Nv che
:. @. :. fund. The entertainment Was
recently staged M Los Frr~nn~ aud a
~ u" repeated there un next Saturday
night.
Outside Contributors On
First results from the lrtt-rs rr-
Gently sent uut hy Rruwnsyillr m~F-
chants ~ concerns with Nhirh fh~F a.
business III other parts ~ ths country
reached headquarters today. In. Was tha
fruit uf letters sent out hy thr beta
Hardware Company. the Kuhn I'sint a
Narnish Works uf Houston -~ndins in
$40 and the l'rden Irun X steel Cun-
pany ~ Houston sending their cheek for
$40.
The Kuhn company said:
We viii have a. adIalt that the aI.-
peal sent out by yon Ola the 18th LA b.
hall W truly good Gauss - a spl~n-
lid one. Nou felix's have certainly hevu
AZ a disadvantage On the freight qur--
ton. ami II il with much pleasure that
~ hand your our cheek for $40 Whtrh
We trust will help vou little towards
th" realization uf yuur plhHs"
The Peden company. one % the t~sf
known AMI largest iron and steel hnusr4
" riir south. said
"sour letter ~ the 18th for The 80
trntiua of Mr.. T.. 4. frd-u. prrrisi~ut
~ uur company. vas received anl ~
his request | nia enclosing our voIa-
pnny's check far $40. check payable a.
the ri" Grande Railway Company
This cheek will b. an evidsncr that
We desir. a. h-lD in this unh-rfakinE
pI HR.w# mH.H
make the cheek for a much lsrg.F
amount We have been rrliiHinE az
pcals ~ this nature fnr SONS tinsr huE
we have made an exception with yeu IA
this instance"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
INCOME TAX REVENUE
WILL SHOW SHORTAGE

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Mar. 23.-
On the basis of the reported collec-
ton of income and profits taxes in
the March lth installment, a short
age of 100000 900 in the estimated
revenues from these sources for the
calendar year 1921 was estimated to-
day by the treasury department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
Passage of
Bonus Bill
is IAssured
(By The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Mar. 23.-
Passage of tie. four billion dollar
soldiers bonus bill in the house be-
fore adjournment was made certain
today with the adoption Of a resolu-
tion providing for consideration of
the measure under suspension Of
rules. Chairman Fordney Of the ways
and means committee was recognized
by Speaker Gillett for a motion to
suspend the rules and pass the bill.
whereupon the house launched on
four hours Of discussion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
FREIGHTER SAFE AFTER
FIGHT AGAINST SINKING
uy The Associated Press }

CHERROt'RG. France. Mar. %
The United States shipping board
steamer West Caruth. guided 10y a pilot
tug. reached port here today after hav-
ing been in distress since last night off
the northwest coast of France. She
bad to sacrifice a large part Of her
cargo of bamboo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
JEWELRY Is RECOVERED

DENISIN, Tex, Mar. 23.-Ten thou
sand dollars worth Of jewelry stolen in
Denison home several weeks ago. is
in possession Of the sheriff at Coving-
ton. Tenn. according to letter receiv-
ed by the chief of police here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
BRITISH SUBMARINE is
LOST WITH ALL ABOARD

LONDON. Mar. 23-The British sub
marine IL ~ has been lost with all hands
in the Mediterranean. SAYS an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Gibraltar IL
cnllided with destroyer IN maneuvers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
GIRL WITNESS IN RICkARD
CASE ADMITS BURGLARY
lBy The Associated Prcssl

NEW YORK. y. Y. Mar. 23--Nellie
Gasko. II years old. chief corroborating
witness in the case Of Tex Rickard.
charged with criminal assault on Sarah
Schoenfeld. ID. admitted today that she
had forged checks and committed bur
glary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
WILL NOT TOLERATE
VIOLENCE, IS WARNING
CRy The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. u. G.. Mar %
Warning that the federal government
would tolerate no use Of violence 10 pre-
vent coal production during the threat
ened strike was issued today by Attor-
ncy General Daugherty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
APPEALS TO OFFICERS
TO SUPPRESS ATTEMPT
TO SUPPLANT THE LAW

RATION ROTtiE. Ia. Mar go tsur-
ernor Parker to-day appealed a. laS ~
ficrrs ~ Louisiana a. suppress VITA
an iron hand the IN klux Khan where
they are seeking a. snppiani The ana
chinery nf ju~tirr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
WOULD PROBE COAL INDUSTRY

NANTiINtf HUN. ". Z. Mar. Ei-In-
vestien'inn of conditions in III" coal min
ing industries by a special commission
10 be appointed 10y the president is call
ed for in bill introduced today by Re
preventative Bland. republican. Of In
diana.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23

DkAlILGEE. Okla. Mar. 23-Gov-
crnor j. II. \. Robertson of Oklahoma
and seven officials ~ Okmulgee banks
were under boni today for trial on in
diclments alleging Illegal transactions
involving two local banking institutions.
Governor Robertson Is charged with
accepting part of S25.0OO bribe TO
place $lJOUu0 state funds in the form
er Guaranty State Bank 10 prevent
closure when ibe bank was known to
have been insolvent.
a warrant in held for Fred Dennis.
former state bank commissioner. who is
missing. Three other warrants remain
for service today.
County Attorney Hepburn. who con-
ductcd the grand jury investigation
started on his vacation today He an
nounced thar the date of the trial of
the defendants i'll the banking cases
would not be fixed until his return after
a week or ten days.
OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla, Mar 23.-
Governor Robertson and Colonel Mark
ham Of the Oklahoma National Guard
returned here early today from Okmul-
gee where they went late yesterday to
permit the governor TO perfect his APP
pearance bond.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
SAM BELL SHOT AND KILLED
(Bv The Associated Press)

by The Associated Press)
CORSlCANA, Texas, Mar 23. Sam
Bell, Is years old, was shot and killed
last night. Mrs. Myrtle Haynie, said by
officers 10 have objected to Bells at
tentions to her daughter, is detained.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
PARRISH IMPROVING

WICHITA FALLS, Tex. Mar g.
The condition Of Congressman Parrish
continued 10 improve. attending physi-
clans report. They give hope u his
recovery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
WHEAT COMING UP

BY I nc AssOclAted Frcssl
AMARlLLI. Texas. March Wheat
that has lain on the ground for five
months in Panhandle fields. il coming
ur since the heavy rains last week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
GOV. V.RObERTSON
under BOND IN
.OKMULCEE CASE
Oklahoma Chief Executive Is
Among Those Named In
Bank Investigation
tBy The Associated Press)

OkMULGEE. Okla, Mar. %. -- A
criminal term Of the district court will
be called soon especially for the trials
Of Governor Robertson and number Of
others arrested yesterday on indct-
ments after the investigation into the
state banking affairs of the county,
District Judge Bozarth announced to-
day.
Judge Bozarth said he will order the
defendants arraigned several days be-
fore the trials, in conformance with the
statute He would not comment on the
case.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
WEATHER FORECAST

Tonight AMI FRIDAY unsettled. rrnh-
nhly local showers: moderate % fresh
southeast Winhs
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
Epery Stranger an Enemy

axiom to careful, suspicious ancestors. This
attitude is manifest in unwiingness to deal
with any merchant with whose merchandise have not
become familiar through advertising. WV. ..r.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23

The following weather obssrvAtions.
covering thc III hour period rndinE at
a. ~ today. arr reported b Mrs. A. W..
Reed United States voluntary weather
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23
STATEAPPROVES
Plan TO BRING
ROAD into CITY
1900 Feet Allowed Browns
vile, and San Benito Will
Obtain 4 Blocks More

The possibility that the entire
Cameron county bond project of
100000 may be approved by the at
torney generals department for sale
under the same statute under which
the Hidaigo county Sl.250.000 was
approved. was advanced today by
County Judge Oscar c. Dancy on his
return from Austin. II such approval
is obtained, Judge Dancy said. it
would permit the completion of the
highway through the county without
further difficulties of any sort.
Judge Dancy said also there was
bare possibility that the read bond
issue of S350.000. voted in August.
1918, and later disapproved by the at
torney general. might be approved
under the recent Hidalgo county bond
approval.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-03-23

Admission so cents.
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Reserved Seats IS cents extra.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1922-07-24

labor controversy. These con
dltlons exist In the oil fields. Min.
ing gradually improving. Railroad
repair approaching normal.
"OREGON--Fishing season nov
open. Fruit and berry picking and
canning season now open. Lum-
ber nearly normal. Some unem.
ployment caused chiefly by labor
fontrovcrsies. Conditions In all
tines improved over last month.
"wAsHINGToN-Lumber mills
especially near waterfront. opera.
ting double SHIFT. All plants busy,
Road work and municipal improve
ments. Alaska railroad and min
ing are giving employment 10
thousands OF men in addition 10
usual enterprises. Various lines OF
agriculture and industry. employ
ing skilled mechanics, are begin
ming TO report n shortage OF good
workmen. In nearly all lines con-
ditions have become normal and
good feeling exists"