THE ALASKA DAILY EMPIRE
"ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME"
VOL. XXII., NO. 3271.
JUNEAU, ALASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1923.
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JUMCS CONFERS
WITH NATIONALS
ON PROHIBITION
Hopes to Reach Solution of
Difficulties on Reciprocal
Basis — Report.
WASHINGTON, Juno 14—That it
Is the hope of the American Govern
ment to reach a solution of the ship
liquor controversy and rum running
fleet problem as it ^affects the Unit
ed States and fofclgu countries was
learned Here today. It became
known that formal negotiations have
already been initiated by the State
Department for this purpose.
The negotiations include all mari
time powers. Conversations have al
ready been held informally with sev
eral diplomatic representatives. It
is proposed to settle the problem
through the legislative and execu
tive departments’ „ treaty making
powers on a reciprocal basis. Amer
ican officials see in this method an
opportunity to eliminate inconven
iences to foreign ships within the
three-mile limit and at the same time
the fleet of rum runners will be
broken through the extension by
treaty of the right to search for this
specific purpose up to the 12-mlle
limit.
PRICE WE PAY
WASHINGTON, June 14. — Secre
tary Herbert Hoover, of the Depart
ment of Commerce dlscusslug today
the new Treasury regulations on li
quor on foreign ships, said: “Part
of the price we must pay for prohi
bition” Is the loss of considerable
export business. He declared the
ships carrying liquor to countries
where It is legal, often discharge
or pick up partial cargoes of other
commodities for the United States
while enroute to this country. This
practice, he Bald, will now be dis
continued.
TEXA8 LEG I SLA ATU RE DIVIDED
AUSTIN, Tex., June 14.—The Tex
as State 'Legislature divided today
on the passage by the New York
Legislature of the repeal act of the
Mulin-Gage, or state enforcement,
prohibition law. The lower House
passed by a vote of 60 to 29, 11 not
voting a resolution deploring the ac
tion *f the New York legislature.
The Senate repudiated this action
when it passed 14 to 11 a resolution
declaring other states have a right
to pass what legislation they p ease
without cenBu’re by a Texas lawmak
ing body.
ORGANIZE DRY VIGILANTES
NEW ORLEANS. June 14.—O. D.
Jackson. Federal Prohibition Direc
tor for Loul8laha, announced the or
ganization of the “Volstead Vigil
antes" of Louisiana, with a charter
membership of 400. The member
ship will be secret aides to prohibi
tion enforcement.
Utah Planning Wage
War on Prairie Dogs
SALT LAKE CITY. June 14. —
Extermination in Utah of tlie prairie
dog. a small, burrowing roden that
lives in communities on the prairies
is advocated by local officers of the
United States Biological Survey. It
Is estimated that 1.000,000 acres of
state and federal land are overrun
with these pests, and. should they
be completely wiped out. sheep and
cattle men would be benefitted to
the extent of about 2,000.000 an
nually.
“Gland Jag” Is Nothing New
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Still After Eternal Youth
CHICAGO. II!., June 14.—Hope for
discovery of the source of youth is
the mainspring of effort of medical
science to find organs that will re
new the mental and muscular energy
of the human being. Dean E. Y.
Clessefmer, of the Medical College
of the University of Illinois told stu
dents of that institution at com
mencement today. It is still the
same old quest, of the spring Af
eternal youth.
King and Winge Is in Toils
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Famous Alaska Boat Held
SEATTLE, June 14.—The famous
King and Winge, former trading
schooner and pilot boat, was cap
tured Monday by the Coast Guard
Cutter Areata and brought here. It
is being held by Collector of Cus
i toms Hartson of this district. It
is charged that an application made
for a change from American to Can
| adian registry was made for the
j purpose of engaging in ru.m run
! ning.
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Opera’s “Miracle Girl”
Won’t Wed Singer.
Rosa Ponselle, whose progress
I tram chorus Rirl, in Meriden, Con
necticut, to the Metropolitan Op
I era Company in five months as
! tonished the music world, told re
I porters in San Francisco she would
! never wed a sinRer. But some
| day, when Cupid strikes. she
hopes HE will bo a big business
| man.
GERMANS START
GUERILLA WAR
| Plot Assassination of French
Commanders—11 Ger
mans Are Killed.
DUBSSELDORF, .Tune 14. — An
‘‘organized reign of terror” in the
form of guerilla warfare is now being
carried on by Oermans against the
Ruhr occupation forces, according to
a statement issued from French
military headquarters. Secret ser
vice men report that General Degptte
and other high French officers are
slated for assassination.
SAY 11 GERMANS SHOT
BERLIN, June 14.—Eleven German
citizens have been sl^it to death In
the Ruhr since the assassination of
two French non-commissioned officers
at Dortman, according to despatches
published today In Berlin newspapers.
The French are adopting drastic, re
taliatory measures, it was claimed.
WORKING HOURS CUT.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 14.—The
National Cotton Spinning Associa
tion of Japan will voluntarily re
dupe the hours of female workers
from 12 to 10, effective in July.
Dr. Clesseimer addressing the medi
cal students on the “Gland Jag."
said: “Medical science will not be
disillusioned from inspiration of the
hope for eternal youth. The best
results of Investigation show that
energy both mental and muscular
Is at its highest tidp when the sea
gland is most active and efficiency
as thesp glands function less and
Jess,”
both
, The application was made In Van
couver in February but was refused
I by the Canadian authorities. It is
alleged that repairs were made to
the boat In Canada without duty
being paid in this country.
The King and W'inge gained wide
publicity when it rescued the Stef
ansson expedition in 1914. It also
was one of the boats that rushed to
the aid of the ill-fated Princess
Sophia on Vanderbilt reef in the
fall of 1918.
HARDING URGES
ADOPTION FLAG
CODE OF RULES
President Suggests Making
Rules for Proper Display
American Rag.
WASHINGTON. D. t'., June 14.—
Adoption of a code of rules and regu
lations for the proper display of the
' American Flag was urged by Presi
dent Harding today in addressing
i the American Legion's Flag Confer
j ence hold here. The address was
' one of the features of Flag Day
I observance.
It is the duty of every American
1 citizen to learn to sing the National
; Anthem declared President Harding.
He stressed the importaance of a
j realisation by every citizen of prop
er reverence for the flag and exer
I ciaing such reverence. This, he add
ed, was not vital as one other thing,
: that It should not be forgotten that
' American citizens have another obli
i gallon, namely, “To maintain unim
; paired the things for which the Flag
| stands."
FAITH IN FLAG.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., June 14.—
The sick and exhausted world
turns to the Stars and Stripes as a
revelation of hope and faith, de
clared National Commander Alvin
M. Owsley of the American Legion
In a statement made today in con
nection with Flag Day observance.
“Let us of the American Legion
not be ashamed of our loyalty and
i affection for the Flag" he e. ucludcd.
Skilled Workers Scarce
All Over Pacific Coast
SAN FRANCISCO. Calif., June 14.—
Skilled workers in nearly all branch
es of Industry on the Pacific Coast
are exceedingly scarce, according to
the monthly report of employment
conditions made by E. A. Keliy,
District Director of the Labor De
partment's Service. Unemployment
Is now less than any time during
the past year, said the report.
Portland Boy Drowns in
Rose Carnival Regatta
PORTLAND, Ore., June 14.—Har
land Wood, aged 15 years, was
drowned yesterday when a power
launch from the U. S. cruiser Seattle
rammed a boat carrying three boys
at a regatta on the Willamette
River. The other two boys in the
rammed boat were picked up. The
regatta was being held as a feature
of the annual Rose Carnival.
Survivor of Famous Civil
War Naval Encounter Dies
8EATTIJ5, June 14. — James
Davis, 82 years of age, a survivor
of the faihous Civil War naval en
gagement between the Union ship
Monitor and the Confederate Merri
mac, died here today. He had op
erated a blacksmith shop in Seattle
for 30 years.
TO RESTORE POLISH YOUTH.
WARSAW, June 14. — Poland’s
greatest lost oif recent years has been
not ^n devastated regions, but in
yougg men. Therefore physical edu
cation was stressed at a reeent meet
ing of school matters in this city,
and the government was urged to
allot more money for the building
of (playgrounds and otherwise to
assist In the 'building up of Polish
youths.
FLOODS MENACE
CITIES IN TWO
STATES*REPORT
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Arkansas and North Canad
ian Rivers Continue to Rise
—$ 1,000,000 Damage.
TULSA. Okla., June 14. — The
flood waters of the Arkansas Biver
continue raising rapidly. Thil dis
! trict has faced the most disastrous
flood in its history. The damage
here is estimated to be approxi
mately one million Cellars.
The city water ft$Uit was forced
to close this mornl.ig, leaving the
city unprotected against lire. Water
covers much of West Tulsa, where
some of the largest oil refineries of
the State are located.
Between three thousand and four
thousand people are homeless.
RISING AT LIT*TLE ROCK.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark , June 14.—
The Arkansas River is slowly ris-l
lng at this place. Inhabitants of
the Arkansas River Valley through
out this State are working hard tf>
ropalr defective •'anri^broken levees.
OKLAHOMA CITY INUNDATED.
OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla., June
14.—Flood conditions continue here.
The North Canadian River is rising
rapidly. The southern part of the
City of Oklahoma is inundated ini
several areas. ,
Shortridge to Resent
B31 for New Portfolio
SACRAMENTO. Calif., June 14.—;
Croat ion of a now department in
the executive branch of the Fed
eral Government will be undertaken!
at the next session of Congress,!
according to Information published'
hero today. This consisted of an
announcement made by Senator;
Samuel M. Shortridge that he would I
introduce a bill lor the establish
ment of a Department of Mines to |
bo lioaded by a Cabinet secretary. I
FRENCH WILL HAVE
FREE HAND IN AFRICA I
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LONDON, June 14. — The last
British opposition to the French |
protectorate over Morocco and Tun In I
has been withdrawn in a convention
|Jur,t signed between laindon andj
I Paris. Tangier, however, may ho
placed under control of the f.eagua
I of Nations or some other interna
tional control
FRENCH LINE MUST
INCREASE N. Y. SERVICE
—,—
PARIS, June 14. — The French
Line lias asked the government for
larger subsidies, saying It is neces
sary that the line increase the num
ber of fast mail steamers between
Havre and New York.
AMERICAN SHIPYARDS
BUILDING BIG SHIPS
NEW YORK, Juno 14.—On May
1, American shipyards were build
ing or had under contract to build
250 steil vessels of 240,745 gross
tons.
PALESTINE WANTS MONEY.
NEW YORK. June 14.—M. I>u-'
engoff. mayor of the city of Tei
Az/.i, Palestine, is in New York to
float a municipal bond issue, “the
first one in Palestine in 1850 years,”
he said.
BIRTH RATE DECREASES;
DEATH RATE INCREASES;
WASHINGTON. June 14. — The
Department of Commerce announces
that provisional birth figures com
piled by the Bureau of the Census
for 1922 show lower birth rates than
for 1921.
For the 24 states shown for both
years, the 1922 birth rate was 22.7
'against a rate of 24.4 for 1921. the
highest 1922 rate being 30.2 for
North Carolina and the lowest 18
for the State of Washington.
Ofl the other hand the death rate
for 1922 was slightly greater than
the rate for 1821. The 1922 mortality
rate wss 11.9 against a rate of 11.8
for 1921, the highest 1922 rate being
14.7 for Maine snd the lowest 8.1
for Idaho. ^
Clarke Urges Young Men
to Aver War Menace.
' -icI'A: ■ «Jola l t-Tt/Z f J
Another world war Impends, ac
cording to former Supreme Court
Justice John 11. Clarke, and lie
has appealed, ait Youngstown,
Ohio, to the "young soldiers of
the nation" to organize the coun
try for peace. "War may come
again in three years, it may come
In ten," he said, "but it is inevit
able. If they go earnestly about
it, the three or four million young
men in the I'nitnd States can com
pel an organization in our coun
try for peace such as has never
'been seen in any nation in the
world."
DRUG CAMPAIGN
BRINGS RESULTS
Police Make Arrests on Tip
from Mrs. Wallace Reid
Who Wins Praise.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 14.
—Utilizing information obtained
from Mrs. Wallace Reid, widow of
the famous moving picture atar
whaoe death Is said to have re
sulted from '« fight to overcome the
narcotic habit, raided three resorts
yesterday alleged to ho catering to
drug addicts. Four suspects wero
arrested.
PRAISE MRS. REED.
BUFFALO, N. J., June 14.—Mrs.
Wallace Reid’s campaign against the
narcotic evil wgs today warmly
commended by the International As
sociation of Police Officers, In con
vention here. The Association puss
ad a resolution to this effect.
It rejected a resolution by an
overwhelming vote proposing the
abolition of the manufacture and
sale of revolvers except for police
use.
Borah Says Harding Will
Be Acclaimed Nomination
POCATKLI.O, Idaho. June 14.
Senator William E. Bora It. address
ing the annual State Convention of
Elks, declared that President Hard
ing will undoubtedly be renotnln
aed by the next Republican con
vention by acclamation.
Deny Reports that Civil
War Prevails in Bulgaria
LONDON. June 14 Telegram*
recevled here today by the Bul
garian legation trom Sofia declare
that calm and order prevail in that
city, denying previous reports that
a state of civil war existed In Bul
garia. There have been no serious
outbreaks or disorders, it was de
clared.
Woman Shoots Husband as
Sleeps Because Was “Mean”
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 14.
-—Mrs. Anna Sternacher, 37, shot
and killed her husband, a prominent
shoe dealer bceause he abused her,
she raid. "As her husband lay
asleep she took a revolver and killed
hlrn for that reason. ‘‘He was meat
to me and to our two boys."
The woman wae found later wan
dering in the streets still holdlnf
the pistol with which she did tht
shooting. She said she wanted U
kill herslef Also but the bollertn wert
exhausted.
ALASKA SHOULD HAVE GREATER
POWERS OF SELF - GOVERNMENT,
DEGLAREMEMBERS OE CONGRESS
Rodman to Accompany
| President North;
Recalled to Service
| WASHINGTON, D. C„ Juno 1
| 14. — Admiral Hugh Rodman, j
l I former commander of the f’a- |
| ciflc Fleet, has been recalled to ,
active duty for the purpose of ,
accompanying President Hard- t
I ing to Alaska next month. It j
| was learned here otday. Ad- ;
1 |mlral Rodman is one of the best j
informed naval officers on mat- |
; | ters relating to Alaska,
| | He visited Alaska three j
I J years ago this summer, aceom- j i
j panylng Secretaries Daniels, of |
i I the Navy, audit Payne, of the I
; [ Interior Department, on their
j j trip to Southeastern and cen- j
Iral coastal Alaska.
PATIENTS HAVE
NARROW ESCAPE
AT FORT YUKON;
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Ice Jam in Yukon River En
! dangers Patients in Stuck
Memorial Hospital.
SEATTLE, .June 14. Many pa
tinnth, Indians and others. In the
Hudson Stuck Memorial Hospital at
Fort Yukon, had narrow escapes
from death a short time ago during;
the breakup in the Yukon River, I
according to advices just received
here from Ur. Grafton Burke, phy
sician in charge of the hospital. An
ice jam formed just below the town
resulting threatening destruction of
the building and endangering the
lives of the pajtients.
The hospital sits on the river
bank nnd Is considered to be unsafe
for that reason. It will be moved
back, according to Dr. Burke, who
j Is now on his way to Fort Yukon
| after a trip to New York where he
, purchased medical and surgical sup
plies for the institution.
Among other purchases Is a com
plete radio telephone circuit. This
will be installed at the hospital
I to provide entertainment for the
i patients.
Belgian Cabinet Resigns
Over Language Question
BRITSSEIiS. June 14.—The Bel
gian Cabinet has decided to resign
as a result of the controversy over
legislation prvoldlng for the use of
tho Flemish language at Ghent Uni
versity. A statement to this effect
was Issued today.
Mount Murdered Declares
Grand Jury, Investigation
CHICAGO, 111., June 11.—Leighton
j Mount. Northwestern University stu
[ dent, whose body was found several
1 weeks ago after his disappearance
| from school, came ts his death at
I the hands of persons unknown. In
! the opinion of the grand Jury which
1 has been investigating the case. It
recommends that these persons he
apprehended and brought before a
grand Jury.
That Alaska ought to have a grea'
er measure of self government was
the statement of Senators Charles
Joseph ltoblnson. minority leader in
the Senate, and Senator A. A. Joones,
of New Mexico, two of the seven
members of Congress who made
brief talks at the banquet given them
nere last night. Five Senators and
wo Mouse members declared the
Congressional party is returning to
the States with knowledge that will
make it possible to work intelligent
ly on Aiaskun problems.
Every speaker affirmed Ills friend
thip for the Territory. Each pledged
Himself to aid where possiblle In
Hringlng about the development of
he north.
With R. E. Robertson as toast
master, some I t talks were made at
he banquet In almost record time.
\ spirit of friendliness pervaded the
tail which was heightened by the
tood humored quips and bits of aar
:asim exchanged by members of the
Congressional party as by play.
Welcomed by Gov. Bone
A formal and hearty welcome was
extended to ahe members of Con
gress by Gov. Bone both as Gov
-rnor of the Territory and as a cltl
:en of Juneau. This will be a mem
irable year for Alaska, he said; made
10 through the visit of the Presl
lent of the United States and the
Congressional party. The Import
ance of both, headded, cannot be
overestimated, in that those, mak
ing the trip will have gained a com
prehensive view of the Territory.
He paid a splendid tribute to Col.
P*. Mears, whom he termed as tile
milder of the Alaska Railroad the
noney for whose (-construction was
lonestly spent without a hint of
traft. Congress has been generous
:o Alaska hut its liberality should
je accompanied by a general policy
)f development. He criticised sbarp
y long range administration and mul
Ipllclty of administrative heads, urg
ng the necessity for "concentration
ind centralization of administration."
He declared that Southeastern Al
iska is an empire In Itself. The Gov
ernor again struck a popular chord
when he referred to the Territorial
Capitol building, saying he hoped all
the members of Congress present had
noted the magnificent Capitol build
ing He spoke of his friendship with
Senator Warren, dean of the party,
and of the latter's long service In
the Senate.
Not a Junket Trip
Senator Warren, who was the first
>f the Congressional speakers, said
Ihe party had not come to make
speeches hut listen and to find out
what Alaskans want. "We are so
Interested In Alaska that we are
paying our own way on this trip.
We did not ask for any appropria
tions for expenses hut are paying
them ourselves.” The Senator spoke
but five minutes, saying he would
risk his colleague. Senator Robinson,
Democratic leader in the Senate, to
say some of the things which should
be said about the Territory.
Should Be Self-Governed
The people of Alaska should have
a greater degree of self-government,
declared Senator Robinson, who re
ferred briefly to transportation, fish
ing and construction of railroads,
highways and trails, aNture. In part,
he said, has aided In solving the
transportation question in Southeast
ern Alaska In the sheltered water
ways.
The first need In the solution of
the fisheries problem, he said, Is that
the people of Alaska agree among
themselves on legislation which will
both promote the Industry and cotl
(Contlnued on Page Bight.)
^Memphis Murder Rate High
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Spokane Lowest in Country
NEW YORK, June 14 Memphis
Tenn., with a percentage of 57.4
homicides of her 100,000 inhabitants
has the highest rate of any of the
largfst cities of the I’nited States,
according to statistics published
here by the “Spectator," an Insur
’ ance periodical. Spokane, with one
1 per 100,000 population, had the low
est percentage, said the report.
The homicide statistics showed a
slaying; rate of nine per 100,000
in 28 of the largest cities In the
United States, including the two
cities. There were 33 slayings in i
these cities in 1321 and 331 in 1922.
Seattle had 5.1 per 100,000. Drastic
regulation of the sale of firearms
by the Federal government was rec
lommended and ispital punishment
[was denounced as barbarism.