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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
GOVERNMENT
 CHANGES IN
 DEPARTMENTS
Details of Reorganization Plans Are Presented to
 Joint Committee.

WASHINGTON, Feb 17.-Details Of the proposed reorganization of government departments have been forwarded to the joint committee which is expected to take them as basis at least for further study.
 The outstanding feature is the propc2al to consolidate the War and Navy donar rtments under the Depart ment of the National Defense, which Is already approved by President Harding. There would be three un- der secretaries dn charge of the army.
 Other proposals ineldde the trans fer of all non-military functions; change the name of the Post Office Department to the Department of Communications which will be ex- pected to develop telephone com munications including wireless for public benefit; transfer of the Bureau of Insuar Affairs from the War Department to the State De- partmont and numerous other changes in Bureaus will be brought about.
 Control of forest lands would re- main in the Department of Agri- culture.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17

TACOMA. Feb 17-The scout cruiser Omaha. the first Of 10 sim liar vessels which will form part of the |. s. navy. is pronounced by naval experts who have seen her to be one of the finest ships afloat.
 The Omaha and her sister ships will have the speed of torpedo boat destroyers and the armament of light cruisers, and they constitute new class in the American navy A
 The Omaha. which is now being given her finishing touches at the Puget Sound Navy Yard at Bremen ion, has horsepower development larger than any other ship afloat except vessels of the Hood class i'll the British navy. Her boilers are designed to produce l05 000 horse power. or several times as much as the municipal plants which serves this city with electricity Her boil. CTS, If connected mp. would supply all the electrical energy required for a city of quarter of million people, il has been estimated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
NEW SCOUT CRUISER OF U. 5.
 NAVY TO BE WONDER VESSEL

With speed of 34 knots. or 70 miles an hour. the Omaha and her sister vessels are designed to serve as scouts for the fighting ships of the navy They will carry anti-air- craft guns. small rpid-fire rifles. machine guns and torpedo tubes for their own defense. but their main re- lianee will be their tremendous speed.
 Tests thus far conducted with the Omaha have gratificd naval officers. These tests were conducted on Puget sound. and when the Omaha is all fitted out she will be headed for the Pacific and given opportunity to show just what she can do in race against time in the ocean.
 The Omaha was built by the Todd Drydock X Construction Company here. which is also building her sis ter ships, the Milwaukee and the Gin cinnati. The other seven vessels of this class are being constructed in Eastern yards. The Milwaukee and the Cincinnati will be ready for their first trials later this year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
BRITISH DEBT
 FUNDING BILL
 PASSES SENATE
Few Minor Amendments Are Made = Measure Goes
 Back to Lower House.

WASHINGTON, Fev. 1.-The Sen ate has passed the House Debt Fund ing bill by a vote of 70 to 13. com pleting approval of the British set clement.
 The Senate earlier adopted an amendment of Robinson. of Arkansas, providing that Congress instead of the President approve of settlements with cations other than the British.
 The bill was returned to the House for adjustment of amendments not relating to the plan for refunding of the British debt
 Senators Borah. LaFollette, Norris, Reed, of Missouri; Ashurst and Hitch cock were among those voting in the opposition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
FREE STATE OF IRELAND IS TO
 PUNISH WITH FEARLESS HANDS

DUBLIN. Feb. 1.-The Free States ruling extending the death penalty to cover wide range of crimes heretofore dealt with as petty
 bas convinced the average Irish citi- zen that the new regime means busi- Less and realizes that the time has cc.ne to test it's powers to govern.
 The effect of the new ruling is to apply the death penalty fearIessly to every person proved to be assisting in any way the campaign of the ir- regulars against the constituted gov erns.ent. In future the mere pos session of hostile plans or documents. and the unauthorized possession of military uniforms. will involve the death penalty. Threatening letters havc been falling like snowslakes on al prominent supporters of the gov csnment, but now the. sending of a
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threatening letter will involve penal D " itude.
 Trials for all these antl-state Of fences will be held in private by mili- tary courts. Although some deputies, including MT. F'itzgibobn, member Tor Trinity College. hesitated at con fCrriLs such broad powers on the army, General Mulcahy's insistence on them caused his opponents to waive their objections. and in the vote on the question the government had ro opponents except 13 members of the Labor Party. There has been some expression of uneasiness re- gard ng the silence of the army on the exact condition of the country, ani this has been criticized by such papers as the Irish Times, but there IS a disposition on the part of the average citizen to give the new rul- ing chance to prove it's worth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
New York Legislature
 Will Declare for Vets

ALBANY N. Y. Feb lit is regarded as certain that the New York Legislature, with the approval of Governor Al Smith, will adopt the program of the vets. It is:
 "That the question of modifying the Volstead Act so as to permit the sale of light wines and beer be submitted to the voters of the state at the general election next No vember;
 That laws for state enforcement of prohibition be repealed;
 ''That Congress be memorialized to change the Volstead act so as to legalize the sale of light wines and beer
 The New York state Senate Is Democratic and the House Of Repre- sentatives Republican. and both par ties are committed, it Is said. to the wet campaign.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
WANT BOOZE
 FACTS KNOWN
House Orders Inquiry Into Importation of Liquor
 by All Diplomats.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.--lnquiry into Importation of intoxicating liquors by foreign diplomats was or dared today by the House by d vote oi 18J to 113.
 The inquiry is directed to Secre. ta'y of the Treasury Mellon, who has ready informed the House jul. dn iary committee he could aI. "t roperiy' give out information wliich ne House now asks for.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
SENT TO JAIL

ESSEN. Feb. 1.-The French courtmartial at Bredenry, trying va- rous German officials on charges of resisting the occupying forces, sen tenced Ober Havenstein. Burgomas- ter. to three years in a French prison, and Director BusZmann, of the Rhein- ish Westphalian electric works, to pay fine of 5,000,000 marks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
JACKIE" coOGAN MUST
 PAY BIG INCOME TAX

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. IT -Of the $500,000 which Jackie" Coogan is said to have received as bonus flor signing a contract with Metro Pictures Corporation. $260,720 will go to the government as income tax. This figure does not include the tax cn Els salary of s1,250 week or that on his 60 per cent share in profits of pictures made under con tract.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Starts on Warpath; Is Shot ard Killed Right at Start

RENO, Feb. 17.-Dr. J. Perry Ty- son, who was recently committed to the insane asylum after practicing to persuade the Indians of the Ppra- mid Like reservation to go on the warpath. Tyson was shot by d deputy sheriff when about to lead d host of redskins out 10 battle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Wholesale Prices Are
 Taking Upward Shoot

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17-Whie wholesale prices in the United States reacted to some extent in January from the upward movement of re- cent months. there was no change in the general price shown by the index numbers of 404 commodities.
 Comparing the prices of January. one year ago, the general price level shows a rising tendency.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Former Mayor Pardoned
 For Malicious Sander

OLYMPIA. Wash, Feb. 17.-Gover- nor Hart has unconditionally par doned c. E. West, former Mayor of Auburn, sentenced to six months at Walla Walla for maliciously prose- cutting Sheriff Mat. Starwich just before the recent election.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
NO WORD MISSING BOAT.

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.--NO word has been received from the Italian steamer Mocenisio reported in dis tress and sinking 500 miles off the coast early yesterday. No word has been received from the Carplake which reported as speeding to the Mocenisios assistance.
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IS ARRESTED
 FOR MURDER

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17.-Dr Louis L. Jacobs, physician at Camp Rear ney, has been arrested under an in- dictment charging him with the murder of Fritzie Mann. pretty dancer whcse body was recently found on the beach at Torrey Pines
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Alleged Robber Is
 Placed Under Arrest

NEW YORK, Feb 1f.--John r. Derby, alias John Marshall. of Al bany, has been arrested as the lead CT of q glng which on New Years Eve robbed Mrs. Irene Schoellkodf of $250, ,000 worth of jewels as she was leaving watch party"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Henry Ford Planning
 For Freight Railroad

ST. PAUL, Feb Construction of $6,000,000 railroad for freight carrying purposes only, to operate between Duluth and Superior and the Twin Cities. is contemplated by Henry Ford according to announce ment made here today
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Germans Are Throwing
 Bombs in Occupied Area

DUSSELDORF. Feb. 17.-Bomb throwing and serious cases of sabo- tasa are being reported in the Ruhr Valley. A bomb was thrown on the street at Essen last night near the French Engineers headquarters. No injuries resulted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Governor of Porto Rico
 Hands in Resignation

SAN JUAN. Feb. 15.-E. Mont Reilly. Governor of Porto Rico, has cabled his resignation to Pre- ident Harding, effective on April 1. Reilly said his health demanded a com plete change and rest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
BOOZE HOUNDS
 MAKING RAIDS

WASHINGTON, Feb 17.-Police and prohibition officers launched a second city-wide clean-up of this month, this afternoon Armed with search warrants the authorities be- gan a series of raids reaching into every section of the capital and are rapidly filling all detention stations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Injured Suffer from
 Cold; Train Wreck

GONNEI4LSVILLE, Pa, Feb. IT, Thirty were hurt, two seriously, when two cars of train jumped the track in the mountains. The mercury was below freezing and those injured suf- fered severely until relief train arrived
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Cannot Determine Cause
 For Cumberland Explosion

CUMBERLAND. B. C., Feb. IT, The coroner's jury has returned verdict that it is unable to determine the cause of the explosion on Feb ruary in which g miners lost their lives in the coal mine of the Cana dian Galleries, Ltd
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Oregon Senators Want
 Recognition of Obregon

SALEM, Ore, Feb. 1.-The state Senate has unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Federal gov ernment 10 recognize President Obre- gon as head of the government Of Mexico. The resolution also urges the establishment of friendly rela- tions with Mexico
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
WAR MEASURE
 IS INTRODUCED
Congresswoman Presents Res olution Concerning
 Warning Nations.

WASHINGTON, Feb IT -Resolu- tons for immediate independence of tho Philippines and providing that the Unitcl States refuse financial aid to nations declaring war without plebscite have been introduced by congresgwoman Winnif.ed Mason Huck, of Illinois.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
BLOWN UP

DUBLIN. Feb. 1.-The Land Com missoners office and the govern lit stationery office were blown up al o'clock last evening. Sev- e.4i persons were injured but none were killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Isn't This Nice Of One State Legislature?

SALEM. Ore. Fob. 1.-The legislature last night, at the end of the Al days session. for which the members received pay, decided 10 continue on leg islative matters. at their own expense. until next Wednesday or Thursday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Stolen Loot Being
 Recovered in East

CINCINNATI, Feb. 1.-The recov- cry of $73000 worth of bonds. part of $265,000 stolen in a holdup of the Hamilton Bank here last Sep tember, and $S0.000 in currency stolen in holdup from the Denver mint, is revealed by Federal officers and prl- vate detectives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Ford Boosts Wages
 Eighty Per Cent

PITTSBURGH Feb. IA wage increase of about so per cent was announced today by the Allegheny Plate Glass Company of Gassmere, purchased several days ago by Henry Ford.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
LOCATE DISABLED CRAFT.

NORFOLK. Va.. Feb. I7.E - The Revenue Cutter Manning reports by wireless as finding the lumber laden schooner Friendship which has been riding out the terrific gale on the Atlantic and in danger of going down.
 The crew Is reported as having been taken off the vessel as the Friendship seemed waterlogged.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17

WASHINGTON. Feb. i7.-Prasi- dent and Mrs. Harding will leave March or March 6 for vacation in Florida. This was the announce ment made from the White House today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
TO FOOL FEM

PARIS. Feb 17.-France Is ready with Belgium 10 start printing presses making German marks for use in the Ruhr district if Germany attempts a financial blockade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Prohibits Leasing of
 Lands to Japanese

BOISl Idaho. Feb. 1.-The state legislature has passed measur3 prohibiting the leasing of land to Japanese The vote was 54 to s.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Washington Treaties
 Ratified by Italians

ROME, Feb. 17.-The Senate has ratified the treaties of the Wash. ington arms and Far Eastern confer ence, also the treaty of Santa Marg- herita between Italy and Jugoslavia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
FRENCH GAINING GROUND
 IN ECONOMIC STRUGGLE

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-Herr Schef- fel, president or the German Rail- waymen's Federation, told a New
 York Tribune correspondent that France was gaining ground in the economic struggle in the Ruhr despite the utmost efforts of Ger mans and that there was no hope of effective resistance from other coup- tries While believing the French seek destruction of German industry rather than coal. Herr Scheffel de
 clares the conduct of French troops has been entirely correct and decent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
SHIPWRECKEp MEM SAFE.

VICTORIA, Feb. 17.-The crew Of the steamer Santa Rita which was wrecked on the Washington coast south of Cape Flattery when going to the assistance of the steamer Nika. which lost her rudder, reached here this afternoon.
 The steamer Princess Marquinna reports by wireless that heavy seas are breaking oyer the Santa Rita and the wooden vessel : Is rapidly being battered to pieces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
INCOME TAxeSTIFLES
 BUSINESS, SAYS BUSH

NEW YORK. Feb. 17.-Irving T. Bush. president of the Bush Terminal Company and the New York Cham Der of Commerce, writing in the New York American. says income taxes are stopping business enterprise and d.yerting investment funds to safe bonds The present system of Fed eral taxation. which hits those who save money to put it into business development. should be replaced. he says. by'a tax on spending-the sales tax
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17

1 MEXICO CITY, Feb. 1.-The Mex. | lean government has decided to levy
 10 per cent tax on the gross earn
 ings of railways,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
MIMNEWAuKE. s. D.. Feb.

MINNEWAUKE. s. D.. Feb. IT, Tle body of Mrs. C. B. Erickson, wife of a farmer near Maddoc, was found early today by searchers. one mic from her home. She froze to death ip the blizzard of Thursday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-02-17
Coast Guard Cutter Finds Wrecked Tuscan Prince
 and Her Crew.
SANTA RITA IS BEING
 POUNDED BY BIG SEAS
No Word from Italian Freight CT Reported Yesterday
 Sinking Tn Storm.

SEATTLE, Feb. 17.-The missing steamer Tuscan Prince for which vessels of all sizes have been search ing for since a wireless message, re- oelved 36 hours ago stated we are sinking, all face death," has been found by the Coast Guard Cutter Snohomish on a small rocky island off the Vancouver Island coast.
 Fourteen men were taken off by lifeboat and in brooches buoys.
 The men were huddled together on the rock under the bow of the ship.
 They were without shelter but had plenty of food and water.
 The Tuscan Prince is believed to be total loss.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-10-01

Think of an absolute waterproof Coat, 24 OF. for ladies and men, and guaranteed. Brown & Hawkins. If
Seward daily gateway., 1923-10-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the interior

U. s. Land Office at Anchorage, Al aska, August 24, 1923.
 Notice is hereby given that John kohler, of Homer, Alaska, who on Jan- uary 29, 1921, made Homestead Entry, No. 04O59, for SW1-4 SE1-4, SE1-4 SW1-4 Sec. IS, and NW1-4 NE1-4, NE If NV 1-4, Section 19, Town ship 6S, Range 13W, Seward Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described before Mae Harrington, at Homer, Alaska, on the 9th day of October, 1923.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Mrs. D. M. Woodland, of Homer Al aska.
 Henry Ohlsen, of Homer, Alaska. Stanton Shafer, of Homer, Alaska. Joseph Lee, of Homer, Alaska.
 FRANK A. BOYLE
 Register. First publication Aug. 27, 1923. Last publication Oct 2, 1923. got
Seward daily gateway., 1923-10-01

A fine line of Xmas cards just re- ceived at Sylvia's. If
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(Paid Advertisement) A TOWN DIVIDED
Anchorage Times)


 Our neighboring town of Seward is experiencing one of those unpleasant affairs which do more to tear down than construct. The differences arise from the fact that special election { has been called to vote upon the ques- tion of bonding the town for installa- ton ard maintnance of public serv- ice plants" for the distribution of light heat, power, telephone and wa ter service.
 Naturally the town is divided, but then the citiziens of Seward have al ways been more or less divided, and factioanl differences never tend to create constructive policies. The question of bonding Seward, or any other town, merely devolves itself into the hard business proposition of pay ing interest on a first mortgage. 1n- terest in this case is a certainty, there will be no "three days of grace" Seward has an adequate light, pow CT and telephone system, entailing the expenditure of many thousands of dollars for the original investment and maintenance.
 The Times is more or less familiar with conditions in Seward and we are of the opinion that bond issue of this nature would be the height of poor business and react to the detri- ment of the taxpayers.
 Can Seward stand the additional strain? We doubt it. The issue in any event would not be less than s20O,OOO and interest on this amount added 10 what you've got makes Just a little bit more" Continued publi- cation of delinquent taxes alone proves Seward is not carrying an overwhelming bank balance. The peo- pIe of Seward should realize the sit nation and thoroughly investigate the ouestion from a strictly business standpoint before voting. Added to the business angle of the issue, which really is paramount, the voters should ask themselves the serious question of whether their own home town can sunport two such utilities. And it's serious question and worthy Of due consideration.
 Seward or any other town is as large as the citizens make it. Person alities should never enter into town affairs. or as regards questions of a civic nature wherein the community derives benefits. Wouldn't it be far better for the citizens of Seward to support a we'll organized local indus trv than try to block business in order to satisfy personal animosity. The citizens of Seward should get togeth- er and eliminate personalities in the earnest endeavor to create and con- struct and keep in line with the march of progress.
 The town that is divided against it. self cannot stand. Cooperation in civic affairs is absolutely essential to progress and the splendid citizens of Seward may attain an eminent posi- tion in the list of Alaska towns thru cooperation.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-10-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 Department of the Interior

U. 5. Land Office at Anchorage, Al aska, August A, 1923.
 Notice is hereby given that Andrew Sholin, of Homer, Alaska, who on Nov ember 10, 1919, made Homestead En- try, No. 04052, for E 1-2 NE14 Sec. 20 and SIP oE1-4, Section IT, Township 6S, Range 13W, Seward Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final three year Proof, to establish claim to the iand above described, before Mae Harrington, at Homer, Alaska, on the 9th day of October, 1923.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Joseph Lee, of Homer, Alaska. Henry Ohlson, of Homer, Alaska. Stanton Shafer, of Homer, Alaska Mrs. D. M Woodland, of Momer Alas ka.
 FRANK A. BOYLE,
 Register. First publication Aug. 27, 1923. Last publication Oct. 2, 1923. 3Otd
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Rugs De Luxe for sale by J. L. Greaf. If
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PIONEER HOME NOTES

Evert Wilcox, an old Pioneer of the Territory, died at the home last week after an illness covering years. He entered the Home from Petersburg, in 1916. He came to the Territory in 1889 from Toledo, Ohio, where he was born.
 A Pioneer home inmate, Benjamin Spinney, was adjudged insane last week and taken to Morningside.
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Saturday Gateway, s per year.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 Department of the Interior

U. s. Land Office at Anchorage, Al aska, August 24, 1923.
 Notice is hereby given that John E. Crittenden, of Homer, Alaska, who on Feb. 2, 1923, made Homestead Entry, No. 04136, for Lots l, 2, 8, 4, 5, Sec. 35; Lot 1, Section 26, Township 6S, Range 13W, Seward Meridian, has fil- ed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Mae Harrington, Homer Alaska, at Homer, Alaska, on the 9th day Of October, 1923.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Stanton Shafer, of Homer, Alaska. Henry Ohlsen, of Homer, Alaska. Edward Sholin, of Homer, Alaska. c. W. Harrington, of Homer, Alaska.
 FRANK A. BOYLE,
 Register. First publication Aug. 27, 1923. Last publication Oct. 2, 1923. 3Ot
Seward daily gateway., 1923-10-01

c. Verhaeghe, well known Nenana resident, returned on the steamship Alaska from an extensive visit to his old home in Belgium. He left on to- days train for the interior. Mir. Yer haeghe states that Alaska is good enough for him to Hive in.