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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01

time thirteen of the twentv-fcl III
members recei1 ed at least one vote
for speaker.
From the al roll calls one might
infer that there was opposition 70 one
or two Of the leading speakersh p
candidates but that the other mem-
bers of the house were disorganized
and undecided on whom they real!v
did want. Two or thre times some
member came within one vote of an
election, then dropped back 9rt Of
sight, the contest finally resulting in
Mr.. Reeds selection.
A study of the old journal of the
house shows that many of the legis-
lative committees that were fun ,tion-
ing in the pioneer days are still kept
alive in the present organization of
the house. What was known sixty
years ago as "roads and highways
committee" was just as much sought
after as the present-day roads and
bridges committee which about half
the members of the legislature be-
lieve needs their personal attention
to insure success.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01
Supplying State Needs.

Despite the fact that ell the state
farms suffered from last summers
long dry spell the actual loss to the
various institutions is less than was
anticipated. The state this year
raised potatoes enough for all its
wards and in addition a large amount
Of canned vegetables now is on hand
from the state farms. The small
fruit crop was not large, but the poul-
try is doing well. The result will be
that far less buying of supplies will
be required than ever before.
At the same time Director Will J.
Hays of the Department of Business
Control will be able to supply all the
shoes, hats and clothing worn by in
mates of the state institutions from
the industrial plants operated this
year by the state. To save the ex-
pense of heating a big building at the
penitentiary the shoe shop will be
closed next month. but enough shoes
boots and slippers ars on hand to
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01

The question of the constitutional
ity of Washingtons dental Examin-
ing Law is pending before the Su-
preme Court of the United States and
probably the case will not be reached
this year Therefore, Attorney Gen
eral l.. L. Thompson will have the al
alternative of asking the legislature
to enact new statute or going ahead
with the case now in court. As he
expects to win the case and as il
would then settle all mooted issues,
he may elect to fight it out on the
present law.
Attorney General Thompson prob
ably will be unable to argue the alien
land law case now before the L. S.
Supreme Cour. before the first of
next year. 1t may come before the
court during the legislative session
As this case involves the constitu-
tionality OF the anti-Jap land law a
decision is desired before the law
makers adjourn next year.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01
DRIVERS
NAME MUST
BE POSTED

Olympia.-Hereafter stage lines in
this state must post the name of the
driver of each car in some conspicu-
GUS place in TIE stage where passen-
gers can see it.
There has been too much evasion Of
responsibility when patrons lodge
complaints, the Department of Public
Works contends. Stage operators
are declared to suffer a lapse of mem
ory when passengers complain of dis
courtesy on the part of driver who
took out car at a given time and
frequently the Department has been
unable to discipline drivers against
whom charges have been made.
So that there may be no doubt in
the future, the Department directs
that the names of drivers be posted
and will require Identification of driv-
ers when complaints are made. An
investigation then will determine the
facts
At the same time the Department
has warned stage companies that
more care must be exercised to keep
within the speed limits; that courtesy
and care must be shown in passing
vehicles especially in the face of on
coming traffic and the welfare of pas
sengers must be guarded painstak-
ingly.
Official cognizance of the approach
of winter is taken in an order that
stages must be heated on cold days.
Lights on the stage and inside the
compartments for travellers also must
be looked after.
Some stage companies are said to
be careless about using equipment on
which licenses have not been obtained
and so a complete report on collec-
tions of fares and equipment used is
required of operators.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01
Check on Road Traffic.

The state highway departments
highway census, together with an an
alysis showing the amount of vehic-
ular traffic over all classes of roads,
the manner in which they held up the
traffic and the cost of maintenance
will be ready for submission to the
next legislature. Another count of
vehicles on the roads in the state
highway system is to be made in De-
cember before the final figures are
prepared.
This years traffic has been the
heaviest the state has ever known
but it has not yet been ascertained
how great an increase over last year
was recorded. Early reports show
the heaviest traffic has been between
Olympia and Tacoma, on the new
highway north of Seattle and on the
road east of Spokane. However, dlr-
ing the crop moving season there are
highways in central and easta'r
v N9shington that are obliged to carry
as much business as the Pacific h gh-
wav in western Washington.
Highway officials assert that some
cf the gravel roads of the state are
c. rrying more traffic .han theg We're
intended to sustain. Paving would
decrease the maintenance cost of
these roads but the state is unable
to pave as much Highway as should
be permanently imrroved for traffic.
The legislature. however, will be Civ
en- figures showing where the great
est need for improvement exists.
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Cut Down Accidents.

The effectiveness of the states
highway patrol and the cooperation
of municipal authorities and county
peace officers is shown by the De
part of Health's report that the num-
Der of automobile accidents for the
first ten months of 1922 shows a
marked decrease over the 1921 rec
ord. Inside the cities, the death list
from automobile accidents declined
from 100 to II and in the country
from SO to 81.
The Highway Patrol under the d.
rection of L. D. McArdle has been
carrying on its safety-frst campaign
for but little more thas year De
spite the enormous increase in auto
mobile travel this year, the decrease
in tn number of fatal accidents is
credited to the better enforcement of
road laws.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01
LAKE WENATCHEE NEWS.

Mr.. Delano returned to his home in
Marysville the first of the. week to
spend the winter.
Mrs. Galbraith and Miss Lucken-
back went to Wenatchee last Sun
day to attend teachers institute of
Chelan county.
John Hedin was a visitor at the
county seat the first of the week
Mrs. Brastield, of Nelson, B. c.,
has been spending a week with Mr.
and Mrs. F. S. Searles.
Mrs. Comstock and children return
ed to their home in Seattle last Sun
day after spending some two weeks
or more with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcdaniel.
Mr.. Will Harvey was taken to
Leavenworth for medical treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Searles, Mrs
Brasfield and Mrs. Dickinson enjoyed
a chicken dinner at the Frank Searles
home last Sunday
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01

will be busy during the winter. They
will need all of next season to COM
plete the job. Work on the new road
between Beaver and Forks on the
Olympic Peninsula was stopped last
summer by danger Of forest fires but
will be continued during the winter
The last of the grading between
kelso and Kalama needed before next
seasons paving is laid will be finish
ed this winter. In the meantime,
gravel and sand is being delivered all
along the route of the Pacific High
way between Toledo and Kalama
where paving will be laid next sea-
son.
1t is expected that the Kelso and
Raymond bridges will be completed
by spring, but il may take longer
time to finish the bridge over the
Snake river at Central Ferry. There
will be no interruption to the work on
any of these projects.
Three paving jobs cannot be finish
ed before spring, but winter work is
impracticable. These are the Elbe-
Park Junction, Alder to Elbe and Is
saQuah- Preston tasks.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01

The candidacy of Representative
Mark F. Reed of Shelton for speaker
of the next house has reminded state
historians Of the fact that his f1ther.
Thomas NJ Reed. was speaker of the
territorial house sixty year. ago
The first Speaker Reed was elected
for the session that began in Deem
Der. 1862, and continued into the FIJI
lowing year. He was one Of tn 81
men who sat in the house tha- yea-
and it roumre1 two days Of blllotine
and seca0t en- separate roll cal, n
choose = presiping officer. At one
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01
Road Work in Winter.

State highway construction work
will be continued all winter or sever
al important projects. Grant Smith
& Co. have the contracts for the 20
miles Of the new work in the Yakima
canyon and the improvement of the
North Bank highway between Under
wood and Lyle, - miles in length. It
is expected a year and a half's time
will be needed to finish the Yakima
canyon job and a year will be needed
on the North Bank work. 1t is be-
lieved construction crews can be kept
busy throughout the winter on both
projects
Anderson G Nelson who are build
ing seven miles of highway east Of
Tonasket on State Road No. also
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01
PACKING SHED BURNED.

The packing shed on the J. l.. Kook-
en- ranch near Dryden burned down
last Saturday night. The cause of
the fire is unknown. 1t contained
some twelve or fourteen thousand
boxes of apples. We understand that
some insurance was carried on the
apples by the agent who had purchas-
ed the fruit subject to delivery on
board cars.
Mr.. Kooken has had very bad luck
with fires. He and his brother lost
several buildings in the past, includ-
ing the pool room at Dryden, burned
a year or so ago; packing house at
the same place, burned two years
ago; houses, sheds and hay, besides
having their sawmill engine dyna-
mited last spring, and evidently have
some enemy or enemies.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01

Clarence Campbell came over from
Seattle Monday. Mrs. Campbell was
recently called TO the home of her
parents at O'Niel, Neb., by the illness
of her mother and Constance accom-
panied They will be away, it is
expected, most Of the winter.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01

supply all state needs until the plant
can resume operations in the spring
All the automobile license plates
ordered for the department of licen-
ses have been finished and delivered
by the plant in the state penitentiary.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1922-12-01

Consolidation of the claim division
with the medical aid branch of the
Department of Labor and Industries
already has resulted in greatly ex-
pediting the payment of compensa-
tion to injured workmen and re-
duced operating costs. II is likely a
consolidation of medical aid and in
dustrial insurance fees will be recon-
mended to the next legislature to in
crease the efficiency Of the depart
pont.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
SECRETARY FALL
 WANTS TO OPEN
 ALASKA TO ALL
Takes Hot Shot at the Gov ernment for Meddling in
 Too Much Business.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-Declaring that the government has inter- ferred too much in business al- ready" Secretary of the Interior A. B. Fall, addressing the Women's Department of the National Civic Federation today, advocated devel- opment of Alaska's resources by pri- vate interests.
 Tt is charged that I am trying to turn Alaska over to predatory in- tcrests by lending my ear to plans for the development of Alaska's oil .esources," said Secretary Fall.
 Congress is being asked to per init 40 claimants to form an asso- citation which will develop the oil land. The government is in this business and should not be-
 Secretary Fall also denied the charge of extravaganza in govern ment departments and advocated the reorganization of the Depart ment of the Interior and co-ordina- tion of the work of the different de- partments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
Law of Yukon Still Holds Oldtimer'S Word Is Good

The Northland is still producing her sturdy sons of the light heart and big faith and enc claimed to be the most popular in the Yukon coun- try is Oscar Le Tournau, French Canadian, miner and property own CT at Mayo. Le Tournau, French through Juneau yesterday on the Princess Ma enroute to Vancouver where he win pu a Ipplies for his big f'lFe M ho at Mayo.
 His sp-fit Of north was revealc at Skagway shortly before the ' cincess Mary left there for June I. according the story told by IS fellow pass ngers.
 Nhiie ou the ay to the boat Le TourAau uet A Knudson. who had ius- arrived ti gre with a shipment ot freight ah a number of horses
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
Can Carry Whiskey on Hip
 Has Permit From R. Haynes

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Permits to carry pistols in these turbulent days of train robberies and bandits are not infrequent, but permits to carry liquor in these parched days of Andrew J. Volstead and Wayne B. Wheeler are few and far between. However
 Lieutenant Colonel A. J. Gordon Kane, retired, possesses such per init, signed by none other than Pro- hibit.on Commissioner Roy A. Haynes. It is authority to carry half a pint of whiskey in his hip pocket, or in his hand, or wherever else he may wish to carry it.
 Colonel Kane obtained the permit a fey days ago because of an incl dent which took place aboard train between Washington and New York City. It appears that Colonel Kane felt ia need of drink and so, in the
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03

for the Mayo country. Le Tournau immediately made a dicker with Knudson, taking the entire outfit to be shipped at once to his property.
 Aren't you taking chance by paying out money without seeing your goods he was asked by an amazed companion
 No" said Le Tournau, "Knud- sons word is good. The people in Mayo need supplies now and 1t will be several weeks before a shipment can reach them from the orders l will put in at Vancouver"
 And so the shipment of supplies and the horses brought to SkaGway by one oldtimer were purchased ant shipped over the trial without ques- ton or inspection. by another old timer. who follows the Laws of the Land''
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
M'ADOO DENIES
 MANY CHARGES
Former Director General of War Time Traffic De-
 fends Government.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3. The charges that certain railroads under government control were "ruined'' was pronounced groundless by Will fam G. McAdoo, former Secretary of the Treasury and wartime Director General of Railroads.
 McAdoo told the Senate Com merce Commission this today and said further that it was an indis- putable fact that the government saved many of the railroads during the war.
 Government operation gave the public improved service. saved mill lions of dollars and improved trans portat.on costs" said McAdoo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03

smoking compartment, drew a flask from his pocket and proceeded to fol. low his instanct.
 A porter cautioned him to hide the precious stuff. Colonel Kane refused. So the porter ran for conductor. Every trainman but the engineer and the fireman came.
 'I'm veteran of the Civiu War; thundered Colonel Kane. 'I was wounded in action. I carry the ef- fects of it yet. I use whiskey as medicine. Now I dare the whole lot of you to put me off the train!"
 They let Colonel Kane take his nip in peace.
 But the one-time officer refused to drop the issue. He got a certificate from the Surgeon General that he needed whiskey as medicine. Upon the basis of this certificate Commits sioner Haynes granted the permit to carry half pint.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
Claims MacNider Offered Seat In U. s. Senate

BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. 3.-Colonel Washington Bowie, addressing the executive committee meeting of the Maryland American Legion. said that National Commander Hanford Mac Nider had refused to accept the ap- pointment to fill the vacancy in the United States caused by the promo tion of Senator William E. Kenyon. of Iowa, to the Circuit Court of Ap- peals. MaeNider. who was present, made no comment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
JURY DISAGREES.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. B. The jury in the second trial of Roscoe Fatty" Arbuckle for man. slaughter in connection with the death of Miss Virginia Rappe, fail ed to agree and was discharged this forenoon.
 Foreman J. J. McElroy announced that the vote stood 2 to 10 but he did not designate whether for con- viction or acquittal.
 The jury in the first case failed to agree, standing II to 1 for acquittal.
 Foreman McElroy said there was no chance for agreement. poll was taken to determine If the jury could agree after further delibera- tion and all emphatically said "no."
 Arbuckle seemed downcast.
 Neither the prosecution nor the defense would announce intentions regarding a new trial.
 The case was put over until next Monday.
 Gavin McNab, chief counsel for the defense said he would make statement later in the day.
 The court room was crowded when the jury came in this morning. All jurors seemed haggard and worn out
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
FORMER ALASKAN
 DIES IN WRECK
Wife and Four Children Are Also Among Those Lost
 Tn South Seas.

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. 3.-Aug- ust Anderson Trojendahl, former Klondike millionaire, later a resi- dent of Douglas and for several years a resident of this city, with his wife and four children, was drowned when his private yacht was wrecked in the South Seas two months ago. This is according to advices received by the Swedish vice-consulate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
SHUT OFF FROM WORLD MEMBERS
 OF SACRED COLLEGE TO ELECT
 NEW POPE; FORM OF CHOOSING

whom according to God think ought to be elected"
 For this election by secret ballot three Cardinals tscrutatoresl are over the operation of voting, three others (revisores) to control the count of their colleagues. and still three others (infirmariD to collect the ballots of the sick and absent Cardinals. If the sick Cardinals cannot attend the balloting then the
 ,Cnntinued on rssa TWO
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
TAYLOR MURDER CASE DEEPENING
 IN LOS ANGELES
Mabel Normand, Movie Star, With Movie Director on
 Fatal Night.
CLAIMS SHE WAS ONCE
 ENGAGED TO DEAD MAN
Cigarette Butts May Prove to Be Clue to Murderer
 Many Theories.

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Feb. B. Half dozen cigarette butts found behind a back door of the sumptu- ous residence of William D. Taylor, former Alaskan and noted film pro- ducer and director, found murdered at his desk, offer a key to the mys. tery which has deepened steadily since the discovery of the body yes. terday morning with a bullet through the neck.
 The detectives working on the case believe the cigarette butts show that the slayer of Taylor waited nervously behind the door Wednes- day night until Taylor arrived home and went to his desk.
 Theories Advanced.
 The police are considering jeal- oucy, hate and unanswered love as motives and while the clews point chiefly to a man as the murderer detectives still believe that possibly a woman killed Taylor.
 Persons known to have been in or near the apartment of Taylor Wednesday night include Mabel Normand, Edna Purviance and Hen- ny Peavey, negro valet.
 Mabel Normand Visitor.
 Miss Normand said she called in the evening to return a borrowed book but denied that she had had any affair of the heart with Tay- Tor. Miss Normand is said, how ever to have admitted Taylor and she were once engaged
 Miss Normand's chauffeur corro- borated her statements that she re- mained in the house only short time.
 More Light Is Shown.
 Mrs. Douglas MacLean, wife Of the movie star, who lives next door to the Taylor residence. said on the evening of the murder, she heard shots and then saw stranger emerge from Taylor's home and depart.
 The departure of the stranger was shortly after Miss Normand left the Taylor residence and gives credence to the police theory that the slayer entered the residence while Taylor was talking to Miss Normand at the curb.
 Screams of Valet.
 Ms Edna Purviance, who lives next door to the Taylor residence, opposite side from the MacLeans, said she was awakened yesterday morning by the screams of Taylor s valet when the body was found. She telephoned Miss Normand and also Mary Miles Minter. Miss Winters and her mother hurried to the Tay- Tor residence after the tragedy and Miss Minter burst into tears when she asked if she could do anything.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
Indictment Against Gov.
 Small May Be Dismissed

SPRINGFIELD Ill., Feb. 3-It is hinted that the indictment against Governor Len Small for alleged em bezzlement of state funds, may be nolled. This was the rumor just before Attorney General Brundage and United States District Attorney Mortimer entered a conference late this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
Plenary Session Arms Conference On Tomorrow

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The sixth plenary session of the arms conference has been call ed for tomorrow forenoon.
 It is understood that plans are being made to have Presi- dent Harding attend the plen- ary session next Monday, wit ness the signing of the treaties and also to thank the delegates for their work and participate generally in the activities mark ing the adjournment of the arms conference.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
Alaska Trip of Harding
 Probably Be Next August

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 3.-Secre- tary Christian, writing to Mayor Black, said President Harding will be here in August to participate in the unveiling of the Roosevelt statue if he can arrange a trip to Alaska about that time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
POSTS
 ARE OPPOSING
 THE JAPANESE
Will Fight Colonization Scheme for Japanese in
 Oregon Valley.

REDMOND. Ore, Feb. 3.-Five American Legion posts in Central Oregon are to oppose Japanese col onization on irrigated farm lands in the Deschutes Valley. Two rep resentatives from each post have been in session here and the an nouncement was made today of the action against the Japanese
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03
BONUS LEGISLATION.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3.-Soldiers bonus legislation is now before the House Ways and Means Committee and will carry a provision for rais- ing the necessary revenue according conferred today with President Harding and following the session said he thought the bill would be ready for presentation to the House within two weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-03

WASINGTON-A resolution eX- pressing the sense of the Ameri- can Congress that the interna- tional traffic in habitforming drugs be suppressed was introduc- ed in the House by Representa- tive Kahn, Republican, of Cali fornia. The resolution requests the American delegates to the Con- ference on Limitation of Arma- ments to arrange for an early conference of all civilized nations to take steps to prevent the manu- facture or transportation of the drugs. Since the worldwide eff forts to suppress the. drug traffic were halted by the war in 1914 MT. Kahn said, in explaining his resolution, it has been found that Japanese post offices in China have been distributing centres for increasing amounts of opium, nor phine, cocaine and other drugs.