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The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
TWO SUITS FILED In
U. S. DISTRICT COURT

Two civil actions, both for the
recovery of money alleged to be
owing the plaintiffs, . were filed
yesterday in the office of Clerk of
the U. S. District Court. In one,
against the Alaska Beverage Com
pany. an attachment was served.
The action in that case was
started by S. lynda. The complaint
alleges a balance of $2.770 due for
rental. The second suit was filed
by Mrs. Elizabeth Miller Clark
against C. e. Sheldon for $3,344.75
for money alleged to be owing the
plaintiff.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
MURDER REMAINS
MYSTERY; LITTLE
PROGRESS NJ AIDE
Search for Murderer of Capt.
Lott Unrewarded-Of
GERS Renew Efforts.

Although more than 4S hours
have elapsed since Capt. Harry c.
Lott was killed at his home near
Thane. and some So hours since
the discovery of the crime, officials
today had advanced little in their
solution of the mystery, it was an
nounced today. Even the motive for
the murder is still matter of
conjecture and the identity of the
murderer one of hopeless specula-
ton.
Both Federal and City officials
have been studying the mystery
from every angle but SO far with
out visible success. 1t was stated
today, however, that a possible lead
had been uncovered that might pro
duce tangible results. This was ad-
mitted to be true by the United
States Attorneys office, but the ma
ture OF the lead was not made pub
lie.
Progress Is Slow
The U. S. Marshals office said
nothing definite had been accom-
plished since the finding of the
club with which the murder was
committed and the discovery of the
bloodstained socks on which the
murderer had cleaned his hands in
the cabin of the man he killed.
While bafflcd by the lack of any
thing on which to proceed, of def
mite suspicion against any particu-
lar person or individual, the offic-
ials have not let down in their in
vestigations but said today that
their efforts are being redoubled.
Few Facts Known
Capt. Lott was killed Tuesday
night, or sometime very early We'd
nesday morning The death blows
were inflicted by a club some three
to three and onc-half feet long and
about two inches in diameter His
body was found Wednesday even
ing about O'Clock. These facts
sum up about all that is definite
ly known OF anything else in
connection with the crime. the mo-
tive. and identity of the slayer
nothing exists except theories.
Buried Here Today
The body of the murdered man
was buried this afternoon in the
local cemetery. The funeral ser
vices were conducted by Rev. c. e
Rico at the Episcopal Cathedral.
The pallbearers were r. p Mel
son. John Reck. Grover C. VIM
H. T. Tripp, w. w. Casey and ]
B. Marshall. All of them had
known Capt. Lott for number OF
years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
POWER COMPANY
ISSUES NOTICE
OF RATE RAISE
Light and Heat Rates Raised
from 20 to SO Per Cent
on August First.

Notice of a raise in rates on all
forms of electricity except that used
for power was given yesterday by
the Alaska Electric Light & Power
Company to all consumers of cleo
tricfty The raise, apparently from
the notice, ranges from 20 per cent
to so per cent
The notices were mailed indi-
vidually to the local customers OF
the company with their monthly
statements. Tho increased rates are
effective beginning August, except
the flat monthly rate on heaters
which does not go into force until
the beginning of next season.
Council to Consider
Consideration of the proposed new
rates will be undertaken by the
City Council, it was announced to-
day by Mayor r. E. Robertson. A
special meeting of the Council has
been called for tonight at 8 o'clock
at the City Hall The rates, In
themselves, will not be specifically
discussed, but it is proposed to au-
thorize an investigation of the raise
the reas8ns therefor in order to de
termine il it is justified.
PulIen Out Of Town
Manager w. s. Pullen of the com
pany is not in town today, being
away on a fishing trip. He is ex-
pected to return Monday evening.
Until he returns no definite infor-
nation regarding the reasons for
the increased rates can be obtained
]. E. Barragar. chief clerk in
the company's office, said today
that Mr.. Pullen will issue a state
ment on his return setting forth
fully the details of the new rates,
Such a statement has been pre-
pared but is not accessible today.
New Contract Made
Mr. Barragar also said that it
had been necessary for the com
pany to negotiate a new contract
for power with the Alaska Gas
tineau Company in place of the
GOLD one which has been in effect
during the past five years. The rates
in the new contract are known to
be higher than the ones hereto
fore paid by the company, but Mr.
Barragar was not prepared to say
haw large the increase is.
H. L. Faulkner, attorney for the
Alaska Gastineau interests, con
firmed the statement of Mr. Bar
ragar as to the making. of new
contract at increased rates but was
uniformed as to the amount.
Rates as Proposed
The rates as proposed In the
notices issued by the company yes
terday are: six cents per kilowatt
hour, increased from five cents
Heating and cooking three cents per
kilowatt hour, increased from two.
Electric water heaters, special flat
rate. $3.50 per kilowatt month based
on IL hour daily service a. m.
to 6 q. m Special electric heater
service, May l to November |. $3.50
per kilowatt month, which, however.
is not effective until next season
The minimum monthly charge for
the first 1000 watts is increased
from rs cents to s100. with 25
cent charge for each additional 1000
watts or fraction thereof. There
is no change In power rates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
EQUIPMENT CANNOT BE
BOUGHT FOR WIRELESS
BROADCASTING OUTFIT

The erection of a radio broadcast
ing station here this season may be
pre-, ented by inability of those in
terested to procure necessary equip
ment, according to Geographic in
formation received here today. E.
Schombel, who has been in Seattle
several weeks attempting to get
equipment, wired that he had been
unable to secure vital parts in both
Seattle and Portland.
Arrangements had been made To-
cally to secure a radio set from Col.
J. c. Gotwals, of the Alaska Road
Commission This set is lacking a
broadcaster tube. 1t was thought
that one could be easily obtained
in the States, but Mr.. Schombel ad-
yises otherwise. In wire to Charles
Goldstein, the former said:
Have interviewed all dealers
both Seattle and Portland and find
it impossible for any to furnish
transmitting tubes 1t SENS that the
Bell Telephone Company has stopped
the sale of tubes therefore all broad
casting must cease when present
tubes are exhausted"
Mr. Schonbel was formerly chief
Of the naval radio station here and
went to the States several months
ago where he was discharged from
tbs service. He had planned to in
stall a broadcaster here and pos
sibly at other Southeastern Alaska
points He will return here on the
spokane.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
Anchorage Is Given
Patents for Property

SEATTLE, July 30. = A Times
dispatch from Washington says act
ing Land Commissioner Wickam
has announced the issuance of a
patent to the City of Anchorage,
Alaska, for a number of lots and
blocks for various municipal pur-
poses, including detention hos
pital, parks, cemetery, schools. fire
protection, and an airplane landing
field
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
ENJOY FISHING TRIP.

II. l.. Faulkner, who with Mrs.
Faulkner and little daughter Jean,
returned home last night from an
outing at Hilda Creek on Douglas
Island, reports a most enjoyable
trip and every successful fishing. A
party composed, of the Faulkners,
j. E. Mullen and family, and w. 5.
Pullen and family, left here last
Thursday morning on the Lone
Fisherman going directly to Hilda
Creek Mr.. Faulkner and family re-
turned yesterday with Jack McDon-
aid the others remaining until
next Monday when they will return
home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
Horrors Of Hollywood
Is Talk Says Will Hays

LOS ANGELES. July 29.--Will
Hays, addressing the Hollywood
Chamber of Commerce declares that
after a close study of the movie
studios, he failed 10 find "any hor-
rors CT Hollywood" which certain
eastern publications have asserted
existed Hays said one bad influence
IN Hollywood is talk.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
Croker Will Contest
Being Knocked GU

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. July %
Suit to contest the will of Richard
Croker, filed at West Palm Beach
by Richard Croker Jr.. Howard
Croker and Ethel Croker-White is
alleged not p to be drawn according
to the laws Of Florida. The will
left all of the fortune to the widow
with the exception of $4,000 to
daughter, Florence Morrison.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
Drinking Cup Causes
Lynching in Arkansas

TExARKANA, July 80. = After
quarrel with Henry Worthington,
white man and street foreman, over
the use of drinking cup, John
Estes, negro, was lynched at Hope,
Arkansas, last night, according to
report received here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
Railroad Men Are Beaten
Then Told to Stop Work

ROSEVILLE, Cal, July 20. o.
c. Preskett, Employee of the Sac
,amento shops, and several unidenti-
led men, were last night taken out
II town. beaten, and then warned
% stop working.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
CAN'T MAKE GOOD

NEW YORK. July 90. - George
Carlson. manager of the Ford Motor
Co. plant In Denmark. saws the
German attempt to produce low
priced automobile to compete with
the ) American product has proved
failure.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
German Mark Takes
Tumble on Exchange

NEW YORK, July 29.-The Ger
drop in few days from .0022. This
means that 588 marks are now
worth about 81.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
B. and O. Shopmen Refuse
To Negotiate on Strike

BALTIMORE. July 29.-Negotia-
tions with the striking shopmen of
the Baltimore & Ohio ended abrupt
ly today, the men being unwilling
to proceed while a national agree
ment is possible.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
Canadian Farmer Tries to
Murder Then Dies in Fire

KITCHENER. Ont. July 30. =
Joseph Schurman, farmer. aged so
years. after quarrel with his wife,
fired the house and barn. Schurman
went into the barn and persisted,
His wife escaped from the house
uninjured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
Negro Witness in Khan
Activities Now Missing

MEDFORD, Ore, July 20. = Ar
thur Burr, negro wanted as wit
ness in the grand jury inyestiga-
ton of the alleged Ku Klux Khan
organizations, has disappeared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
Americans Are Killed;
German Plane Falls

BERLIN, July 29.-Thc pilot and
three passengers, the latter believed
TO be Americans, were killed today
when a German postal aeroplane fell
at Routzenburg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
BAKER GIVES $500. 900

NEW YORK. July 29-George F..
Baker. who recently gave sl.0O0.OOO
to the American Museum. has given
the New York Hospital Victory
Bonds to the amount OF 100000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
WV : An. AND WHERE

Joe Snow. wharfinger at the City
Dock, is returning on the steam
ship Northwestern from the States
whore me has been for MEDICAL
treatment.
Mrs. Charles Goldstein and her
daughter Marie will leave on the
Admiral Evans for the South. Miss
Goldsten will attend school in Cal
ifornia this winter
Mrs. r. A. Sadlier is returning
to Juneau on the steamship North
western which sailed from Seattle
at o'clock this morning for the
North.
Mrs A. Lindsey and her daugh-
tiers Dorothy and Alice, will ar
rive here on the Northwestern.
l.. v. Sparks is returning to Jul
neau on the Northwestern.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
ON VACATION TRIP

Oliver Orange. manager of the
Juneau Cold Storage plant. left Jul
peau this noon on his gasboat Juno.
on cruise in this vicinity on a
pleasure trip. He will return in
five or six days
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
Gas Explosion in Hotel;
One Dead, Four Missing

KANSAS CITY, July % One
man is dead, four are missing and
a dozen were injured as the result
Of an explosion this afternoon in
a hotel caused presumably from es
Gaping gas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29

BOB TURNER'S AUTO SERVICE.
Anywhere. Phone 257. New 7-pas-
senger Studebaker. Office next to
Boston Store. ADV.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29

Furniture moved and stored
Heavy hauling done. juneau Trans
fer. Phone IS. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29
At the lynda

Winnifred Parsons. Mary Louise
Steers, Mrs. w. p. Hobson, Els.
Hopkins.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-29

J. H. Hunter. F. c. Gregg, {
johnson.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23
Rather Poor Taste it Seems to Weiser's Friends

Grand Junction Sentinel
william Weisers home town and William Weisers home
county Will stand sody back of hmso far Democratic
primaries are concernedin the the Democratic nom
ination for governor. ~
seems therefore rather poor of Mr. Weis-
e opponents to send two three active emssare into his
home town and home county in an effort to line nm snnnor @
this opponent. 1850 Np 'Nppo'' i'
Last week George Heherngon, Gunnison and This
week Dr. Lakeland of Denver Grand Junction as accred
lted representatives of William E. Sweet who is making most
energetic statewide campaign for the gubenaora nomination
we are glad to know that neither representa-
''eS OF r Mf sweet received any encouragement.
lhe Mesa County delegation to the Democratic s.,a n.
Mesa county has one of the largest delegations in
mat great Dodywll pledged support earnestly acel,
and at all times William Weser the Nomination for o
II Is matter of keen satisfaction note that the same
course WI" De followed by the delegations the counties
throughout this section of Colorado ~ VIC 'ouh'ies
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

making good in every public position
lie has more loyal personal friends
than any other man N the state
TsyO years in the house Of representa-
-vss, eight years IN the senate and
-gro years as register OF the state
and board broi HIM in contact with
thousands Of people, where the UNI
form courtesy as he attended 10 the
business Of the public endeared him
20 many. His experience OF eight
years Is minister 20 Nicaragua Will
Be a valuable asset
He is neither . reartiOnary nor a
rldical, As his public record 70 hund-
reds Of voter in the legislature VII
show. He Is jus. one Of the common
peoPe, Eplendidiy educated and equip
ped. who can bring the government
back 20 safe mOorngs Of economy and
szuIry. Ia our mind there Is no ques-
tioH OF his nomination, his election
and his successful administration
senator Walter O'Brlen OF Lead
vile Is the only ayowed Democratic
candidate for lieutenant governor and
ms legislative experience would be OF
great service 70 him in that position.
james T. Noland will have no oppo-
sitlon for the nomination for secre-
tary Of state and his past record IN
that office commends him 70 the GER
tain favor Of the voters.
Mrs. Inez johnson Lewis OF Colora-
do Springs is being advocated for
state superintendent Of pubic instruc-
tion, and would make strong candi-
date. There is as yet little talk Of
candidates for treasurer or auditor,
altho many friends would be pleased
10 see c. c. MeWilliams, county clerk
and recorder of GunniSon county, as
the candidate for auditor.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
.. Western Newspaper Union
THE SHOSHONE DAM
BY T. 7. MAXEY

A AONG the great Irrigation dams
"A erected under the supervision Of
the reclamation service Of the De
partment Of the Interior. the Shoshous
has distinct Individuality. II il
located nine miles west Of Cody.
Wyoming, on the road to Yellowstone
park.
II you can conceive OF a triangular
shaped wedge OF concrete 32S fee,
high. 900 feet wide ut the top, los
feet thick at the base. tapering to 10
feet at the crest. placed between two
mountains so as to close the canyon
Of river you can gain some idea Of
this mastodonic structure.
Now. imagine a lake of stored-up
water. 10 miles long. with maximum
width Of four miles and a maximum
depth Of 233 feet behind this dam I;
then, In front Of II a spill-way bearing
. strong resemblance to a. section OF
Niagara falls, and stretching away In
the distance hundreds of thousands of
acres Of land covered with an abund-
'ance Of crops. peopied with happy In
habitants and here and there q bus
tlinE village. There You have a pic
ture Of one Of Uncle Sam's great irri-
cation projects.
Remember that before the water
was brought to this thirsting land.
sage brush and prairie dogs were
among the principal crops, then
presto The desert blossomed as the
rose and you'll understand why your
government expended Sl,354o0O On
the dam alone.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

Misses Meb and Theda Tower, sis
ters OF Mrs. Alice Eastman, arrived
tuesday from Spokane, Wash, where
they have been teaching school. They
are on their way to their home in
Greenville, Michigan, and will con-
tinue their journey Sunday. They
will be accompanied by their niece,
Miss nellie Eastman, who will spend
the summer with them. Miss nellie
taught in the Grand Junction schools
the past year and will return to the
Junction this fall.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23
Ita Brutal Side.

do you regard prize fighting -
brutal7'
Il certainly do" said Mr.. Gadspur.
"On what groundsT
Personal grounds. The last time ]
attended big fight was showed this
way and that, elbowed, stepped q
and bruised from head to foot"
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23
Pretty Book End.

A useful pair OF book ends. made Of
1ch colored tapestry and gold braid
ed, has q strap on the outside Of oos
end to hold scissors and a paper cut
ter. Another book end when closed
looks for all the word like cream
eolored flower pot ful, 6fFay blooms.
and when filled with books is Just %
pretty. showing only one side Of ths
dover pot
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23
Quite Likely.

Two busy stenograIhers in an once
In the American building were watch
ing the crowd OF men in the street
gazing at the baseball score board.
Said one: l wish they would senA
more heat up here. for feel chilly.
"No wonder" the other quickly ~.
piled. The low temperature Is duo
to the many fans around."-Baltl-
more American.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23
S()lH
1lL.EN
@@$&
Refined Anriesies.

You say firearms have been oarreo
frUin Crimson Gulch."
Yes replied Cactus Joe. They
make Us nervous.
The boys didn't use TO be afraid
Of = few bullets"
They're not afraid OF bullets; but
every time u gun was fired everybody
went into a panic. thlnkin' mebbe ooa
Of his tires had exploded"
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23
Wee1 Lighter Than e.I...

The wood Of tree found in Pans.
ma, Csvsnillesia platsnifoiia. Is even
lighter than the celebrated baisa wood.
The tree grows to an immense size.
The branches AND leaves are at the
very top and the trunk is like q huge
column. The strength OF the trunk
is principally in the thick 6brous
bark. while the wood is so fragile
that Il crushes when the tree falls.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

Mrs. c. G. Miller left last Friday
night for Salida, called by the death
of her friend, Tom Richardson Mr.,
Richardson, with his wife. were in our
city in March, coming over 10 attend
the funeral of c. G. Miller. The two
families are old-time friends We
did not learn the cause of Mr.. Rich
ardson's death.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

Mrs. Geo. Williams Of Grand June
ton, former well known resident OF
our city, came up last week 70 spend
several weeks with her sister. Mrs. A.
Hartman. Mrs. Williams has been
suffering from the asthma and the in
tense heat of the lower valleys per-
suaded her to spend few weeks in
the mountains
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

The NJ. E Aid Society went out to
the ranch home Of Mrs. Peter John
son on the Tomichi Wednesday. Fiji
ty-seven ladies were present. Mrs.
johnson and her sister, Mrs. Suther-
land were joint hostesses. A good
meeting was held and a pleasant aft
ernoon spent. On July 18th the Aid
will meet at the Fairvicw school house
with Mesdames o. E. Wiseman, Lloyd
Carpenter, Chas. Lightley, Archer
Miller and Herman Eilebrecht.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

A hearing IN the divorce case Of
Barbara Buddoes vs. John z Bud
does was held in the county colurt on
Wednesday. Attorney Ship!ey OF
Paonia represented the lady. Judge
MeDOugal granted her an iuterioeu-
tory decree, TO become final IN six
months
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23
ReeeanIxina the Inevitable.

You seem to have your own way
about various important matters"
Il try 10 cultivate that impression"
rejoined Senator Sorghum. when ]
see which way things are bound TO 90.
I regard 1t as prudent TO assume that
It's exactly the way OF which | am In
favor"
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23
DISCUSSING THE DEMOCRATIC
CANDIDATES FOR GOyERNOR
New ILLIANS FOR AUDITOR

Charley LeckeHby Of the 1leamboat
Springs Pilot j. about as well posted
- any man In the party on candidate
and their records. In recent issue
he discusses the more prominent one
~ a sketchy article which will be en-
tertalHIng now that politics is BE-
coming . mater Of live interest ono
m--re.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

Miss Lucy Spicer of the Normal
faculty. suffered what might have
easily been a serious accident last
Friday, but as it turned out, she is
recovering with nothing worse than
bruises. She was assisting in moving
some cans in which the Normal Book
Store was freezing the ice cream for
the students reception Friday night,
when in a dark corner Of the I. o. o.
F. building, she stepped into the stair
way and fell headlong into the cellar.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23
A Candid View.

You have been returned to your
distinguished position many times"
~ have" replied Senator Sorghum.
"Your constituents felt they couldn't
do better"
II won't say that. They were afraid
they might do worse"
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

s d. Crump. Mrs Crump and SIS
ter and friends arrived Sunday by car
from Denver and are guests a. the
NogTse summer home up the Gunni-
son. Mr. Crump is also attending 70
some legal matters while here, and
looking up his old haunts where the
trout bite best.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

James Il. Noland in Denrer DenocrGt-A friend writes
sarcastic upon the inspd slogan
republican state chairman This Republican year"
For part do not anything about in refer
to the claim General Sherman may recalled in TAX
ing survey of general conditions during Immediately follow
the Civil war; declared that War He'll" Thousands of
other eevldent truths have been spoken from time
since the birth OF civilization Therefore why
the plain statement of plain truth chairman
the e. o. P when blind this is Repub
mean year. All any doubter has to do is look the
cepts to know that is Republican year Enough said
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

A serious accident occurred on Blue
Mesa last Thursday. A tourist backed
off the grade on the hill this side Of
the Halfway House. He was man
ueverng to pass a car when his own
machine took the plunge. 1t turned
over four times and brot up against
a tree. The driver, however, escaped
with nothing more serious than
bruises. The car was more seriously
injured.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

Pat Morgan and road crew are
moving from Crested Butte over
kebler pass, and expect to have the
Crested Butte Somerset road open
for travel by the Fourth Of July. I'm
doub,edly many from this side will
want to attend the Paonia celebra-
ton, while Somerset folks will visit
friends and relatives on East River,
perhaps taking in the Almont picnic.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. +. G.. Gladstone, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Mccormick and VIM
Griffith motored in from the Buttes
last Sunday and made the enjoyable
trip TO Monarch pass. They were ac-
eompanied on the tnp to the pass by
the d. L. Gladstone and P. J. Hurley
families. They state that n tourists
had registered as having passed the
summit before noon Sunday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23

fight in Congress overshadOwing the tariff debate is
about TO develop the Muse Shoals plant Alabama The
matter Of giving Henry Ford this plant the
offered suarcy before the and house represent
atNe The party representing the enrenChed wealth
OF the country bitterly opposed to Ford and his ideas and
tho his offer 100 better than other and that
promises wonderful things for the industrial development
south he will get Musse Shoals any if Wall
Street prevent