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The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
Crisis i i Is
 Reached

LONDON, Dec. S1. = The peace peace plenipotentiaries have been in session for more than two weeks and nothing tangible seems to have been accomplished.
 Friction resulted from the very start over the demands of bothsides, which each promptly rejected.
 According to reports a crisis has Been reached which may result in the abrupt termination of the conference. Dr. Daneff, of the Balkan delegation, despite the black outlook, expresses the optimistic belief that the confer ence will succeed in its object, but this view is not generally held I ndip- lomatic circles.
 The latest development in the situa- ton is the statement of the Balkan delegates today that the crisis will be reached tomorrow, when pronuncia- mento in the nature of an ultlmatum be presented to the Turkish plenipo, tentiares.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31

PETERSBURG, Dec. Sl. - Peters burg has another new industry-the Peterburg Machine & Iron Works. The concern. with shops here, will make a specially Of manufacturing and re- pairing gasoline engines, An engine of the company's own make is called the Traveller" and is especially adapted for small trawling boats, used for salmon. These engines are four horse power. The company also does all kinds of machine work.
 C. H. Barkdun. the fox.man of saukhoi island. near this town, has been a visitor here for few days. Mir Barkdull after making a fortune by fox ranching has leased his place to Jack Mitchell, who is now in charge. Mir. Barkduu has gone to California where he has property in- terests,
 Oscar Nicolson's new moving pict- ure show in the Sons of Norway hall has proved a great success. The pictures are of a high class. and show excellently on the curtain. Upwards of 25O people attended each night The show win be given twice week.
 Another new street is being opened
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
PEACE ENV0YS TO QUIT TOMORROW
A NEW INDUSTRY FOR THE
 LIVELY TOWN OF PETERSBURG

up from the end of Front street to the bridge which crosses Mill creek. A cut of considerable proportions is be- ing put through, the crest of the hill being reduced four and a half feet. This street will open up very desir- able tract O Hand for building purpos- es.
 The church had fine entertain ment on Christmas. The church was beautifully decorated and there was something on the Christmas tree for every child in town. Every one had a good time. The sermon preached by Rev. Divan was excellent
 The grand piano given away by the p. c. & N. P. C., was won by Miss Lu' ciue Divan, daughter of the Rev. Di- van.
 Operator Holden. of the wireless station. has received notice that he will be transferred to Wrangell.
 The halibut boats that spent Christ mas here were the FOsna, Hanna, Com rade, Madeline J., Mars. Rescue, Dol phin, Active, besides other small craft.
 J. Frederick Johnson, organizer of the Loyal Order of Moose, went north on the Curacao.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
ROBBERY CAo
 NEARING END

The defense finished their testi. mony in the robbery case this morn- ing and this afternoon will probably finish the trial, the jury will probably return verdict late in the after. noon or early in the evening.
 The principal point brought out by the defense was furnished by the tes- timony of Captain William Brook and First Sergeant S, S. Smith to the ef- feet that the latter received a letter from Patrick Young after his incar- ceration in the federal jail in Juneau. In this letter Young made the state ment that he alone was guilty of the robbery of William Kanofr.
 In addition to this evidence, the three defendants, Paris, Parent and Collender, were on the stand in their own behalf telling stories that were in the main contradictory of the eyi- dence of Young, who plead guilty and testified for the government.
 Sergeant Harding, and priyates FL der. Stewart. Calhoun, Smith and Piel. busch also furnished evidence to re- flute the statements of Young.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
LEWIS CONSULTS
 WITH WILSON

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. S1.-col. Jas. Hamilton Lewis of Illinois, was in conference here yesterday with Pres dent-elect Wilson,
 Governor Wilson discussed with the Illinois man the Senatorial situation in that state. Lewis stated thatthere was a chance for the election of two Democratic Senators, Lewis was en. dorsed for Senator to succeed sena. tor Cullom, in the Democratic primar. ies last summer.
 The unseating of Senator Lorimer caused the second vacancy The IT. linois legislature which will elect the Senator's is pretty evenly divided be- tween Republicans, Progressives and Democrats, none of the parties having a majority on joint ballot.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
RAILROAD FOR
 PORTLAND CITY

An application has been filed with the local land office for a railroad right of way from Portland City up the salmon river a distance of Il miles ot the international boundary line
 . The officers of the concern are J. c. veitch, president; A. A. Miller, vice president; c. R. Jackson, secre' tary. The president is also treasurer. The offices of the company are in Ia coma. E.
 The proposed road will tap the rich mineral section on the British colum- bia side of the international line. This salmon river mineral section is all tributary to Portland city and all of the ores must come out that way.
 A few days ago MT. Doverspike, an old time Alaskan, who has become in terested in that section, made very favorable comments on the mineral resources of Portland canal and said at the time that Portland city on the American side would be the place of ingress and egress to much of the mining district on the Canadian side. The proposed railroad corroborates the statements made to The Empire by Mir. Doverspike,
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
HUMMlNG BIRDS
 SEIZED IN NEW YORK

NEW, YORK, Dec. 31. = The larg. est seizure of plumage made since the millinery law went into effect eighteen months ago was made yes. terday by representatives of the State Conservation Commission and the Ma tional Association of Audubon Socie- ties in A. Hirsch & Co.'s factory, No. 20 East Thirty-first street.
 Members of the Audubon Society discovered recently that a depart ment store had sold woman seven humming birds. B. L. Bowdish, chiei clerk of the societies, traced the birds to Hirsch & Co. The store paid a fine of $6O.
 Accompanied by Warden Edgar Hicks, of the State Conservation Com mission, Bowdish dent to Hirsch & Co.'s factory and there discovered great quantities of plumage. The raid followed. They seized 800 humming birds and the plnmage of many gulls. herons, grebes and swifts all ready for women's hats and worth large sum of money
 T. Gilbert Pearson, Secretary of the Audubon soci>ty, said last eve ming: "The millinery law gave the tradespeople more than a year in which to dispose of stock and since eighteen months have elapsed we can see no reason why further leniency should be shown.
 There is an abundance of material that can be used for hat trimming to which there is no legal objection, and manufacturers and stores will find it to their advantage to adhere strictly to the law.
 "we predict that the coming year will develop a wonderful change. The death knell has been sounded for the weraing of aigrettes and other objectionable plumage."
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
LEGAL FIGHT OVER
 SHEEP CREEK POWER

A very intricate problem is involved in the suit filed yesterday afternoon by the Alaska Gastineau Mining Com pany against the Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Company and associate companies.
 The point involved arises over the delivery of power from the Sheep creek power station of defendants, according to contract with plaintiff in the case.
 The complaint sets forth that the defendant company since Christmas Eve has failed to furnish the given amount of power guaranteed by the contract, or enough to start the ma chinery which consumes the power.
 It is alleged that a contriyance known as an automatic circuit break CT. has been introduced by the defend ant companies, which does not with stand the momentary surge which re- suits at the starting of machinery that consumes less than the given amount of power guaranteed by the contract. When the connection is broken. defendants refuse to allow their servants on the premises Of the power station to renew such connec- tions: compelling the information to the sent to the office in Treadwell whereupon a man would be sent across the channel in small boat to renew the connection.
 The defendants set up the answer that they are delivering the current as per contract and that the momen- tary surge requiring power in excess of the contract should not be required of them; that the breaking of the current is caused by overload by the plaintiffs machinery,
 The plaintiff asked that restrain ing order and injunction pendente lite, be issued restraining the defend ants from maintaining the automatic circuit breaker or in any way discon- meeting a circuit of less than 300 horse power.
 The order to show cause came on for a hearing last night before Judge overfield. Three hours were con. sumed by the introduction of expert testimony by Chief Engineer Wallen- berg, F. A. Zacheau and R. A. Kinzie.
 By stipulation and without preju- dice the matter was continued for two weeks on hte agreement of the defendants to turn over sufficient pow; CT today to start the machinery of plaintiff.
 The point involved is whether or not the plaintiffs are entitled to the momentary surge necessary to start machinery that will consume less than the given amount of power to be de IHbered according to contract. Shack leford and Bayless conducted the case livered according to contract Shack for plaintiff and Simon Hellenthal ap peared for the defendant
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
TALKING ABOUT
 CLUB BANQUET

The interest being manifested in the Comercial Club banquet, which occurs two weeks from tomorrow, Is constantly on the increase. Every day one hears favorable comment on the meeting which is to arouse a new vigor and life in this community.
 Yesterday W. E. Britt, who in speak ing of the coming event said: "The banquet, and the work of the Com mercial Club is in my estimation a healthy sign. A sign that Juneau re- alizes the fact that she is going to become busy. populous, and pros porous city; and that her citizens are willing to work for an harmonious future
 Years ago it used to be common talk all over Alaska that Juneau bus mess men were not united for the good of the community but engaged in an individual scramble for the dol lar and that the town was hot bed of business disorder. petty jealousies, cliques, clans and law suits. It it ever were true we can say that 1t IS now a thing of the past
 "The solid foundation and wise man. agemeit of the new mining compan- ies; the influx of new people and new money, are broadening the views. Ev- erybody is busy and prosperous-sat- isfied to live and let live.
 Tt is the proper time for the Com mercial Club to come in and ask for harmonious work to help shape this fast growing place into a model town for homes; for commerce and for in- dustries."
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
GAME LAWS
 ARE FAULTY

In his annual report on the Alas ka game law and it's administration, Governor Clark makes a strong plea to have the power given to the local legislature to amend existing laws and regulations and to frame new measures that may become expedient from time to time.
 The report shows that the fierce brown bear protected by the game law is growing so numerically strong in certain localities, especially on Ko- diak island that he has become a pes tiIence attacking the offspring of moose. one of the most valuable food animals. It is also stated that this monster has become a nuisance to hu- man beings.
 The iucongruous condition result ing from the classification of bear is pointedly shown in the fact that a brown bear is classed as game and protected by the game law while the black bear is named as fur bearing animal and subject to the regulations of the bureau of fisheries.
 Yet the workings Of nature are such that of the same litter some bears are black and some are brown.
 The governor also suggests that the fur laws should be made by the local legislature with the possible excep- ton of the laws applying to the fur seal. It is demonstrated the lack of a proper understanding of conditions existing in Alaska make it impracti' cal for Congress to legislate intelli- gently on these subjects.
 The report states that the increase from $12.OOO to s15,OOO per year en- abled the governor to enforce the reg ulations more rigidly. The increase has been used in travelling expenses for the game wardens.
 Except in districts close by towns and industrial camps and on certain islands where wolves have ravaged the deer there has apparently been a net increase in the number of large game animals.
 In the fiscal year 1912, 32 hunters licenses were issued, 30 of which were to Americans. and increase of seven over 1911. The total receipts from this source amounted to S1,75O.OO
 There were 10 special moose ship ping licenses issued and 20 game ship ping licenses issued during the same period. The total receipts were $500 for the first item and $1S5 on the lat, ter
 The report also carries list of the game wardens and licensed guides throughout the territory-17 of the formers and 12 of the latter
 An appendix to the report contains three pages of printed matter giving information about Alaska game law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31

 RICH ORE BODY

Twelve feet of quartz, showing free gold in abundance was encountered in the main tunnel of the Alaska Juneau property yesterday, according to well authenticated reports reaching town.
 It has been known for long time that this property had a very exten- sive ore body carrying immense val ues in certain places. Rich quartz veins cut through the graphite slate formation at intervals from the time It is encountered. This vein last re- ported, occurs at a point about 25O feet in from the contact with the greensboro.
 The main tunnel has penetrated un- der the mountain about 4,5OO feet at the present time and there is about 1,5OO feet more to be bored before the shaft from the present mine can be tapped.
 This property, commonly known as the Little Treadwell," is known to carry great values and that the ore body is proving to be very extensive is good news for Juneau for the rock is all to be milled right in town.
 Night and day crews are working with all speed to finish up the remain ing work on the railroad and Hume beds leading from the mines to the mill site near the City dock. Mir. Bradley has promised the people of Juneau to have the mill in operation next summer and there is every evi- dence that it will be done.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
SEVEN COURSE DINNER
 AT COMMERCIAL CAFE

The management of the Commercial Cafe will serve a special seven course dinner, including turkey, on New wears Day beginn.GR at 12 o'clock.
 The table d hote dinners given on Christmas Day and last Sunday have demonstrated that they are very pop ular, in fact the management could not accommodate more than one-haif of those wishing to dine in the eve ming. The management is now pre- pared to give quicker service, but re. quests that reservations be made early for private tables and boxes. Phone SS1. 1t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
BLAKELY GETS
 PATENT TO PROPERTY

Certificates for patent were yester- day issued to the Penn-Alaska Min ing Co. for a group of ten lode claims and to the Alaska-Rubicon Gold Min ing Company for two lode claims. All of which are located at or near Taku inlet. Jesse Blakely is the head of both concerns.
 Mir. Blaekly recently announced that the old mill at Windom bay was to be set up on this property in the early spring and that systematic plan of development will be inaugu- rated on all of the properties of which he is the controlling factor, J, W. Dudley is in charge of the work in hand.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
WILL PERFECT APPEAL
 ON MINING CONTEST

JB. Denny, who is entitled to rank as a Juneau pioneer, returned from Seattle last night. Mir Denny is here to perfect the appeal to the general land office in the case of the Cincin- natl Alaska Mining Company.
 Mir. Denny also announces that he will begin the erection of mill with in a short time on his Sheep creek property.
 John Wallace who has been doing the assessment work on claims of the Cincinnati group leaves on the Mari posa for Seattle tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
GOV. TO RECEIVE
 IN THE NEW HOUSE

Several important articles of house
 furnishings for the new residence of the Governor, which were supposed to have been shipped on the Curacao, failed to arrive today. It has been de- cided, however, to hold the New Year reception in the now house, notwith- standing the lack of complete furni. ture in apartments on the first floor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. Si.-In pass ing sentences yesterday upon the men convicted in the federal court in the dynamite conspiracy cases, Judge A. B. Anderson, said:
 "The evidence in this case shows that some of the defendants are gull t. of murder, and there is sufficient evidence besides to convince any i'm. partial judge that government by in-
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
IS MENTIONED
 FOR CABINET

CHICAGO, Dec. S1.-A Washington dispatch to the Tribune says that Presldent-elect Wilson may appoint Colonel George w. Goethals, secretary of war, in his cabinet.
 Colonel Goethals is head of the isthmian canal commission, and Pres ident Taft has announced that he would appoint Goethals governor of the Canal Zone,
 Besides being a distinguished engin ger, Col. Goethals has had large ex- perience as a military man. He is a graduate of the West Point military academy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
Gathering Military
 Stores at Fl Paso

FL PAso, Tex, Dec. S1. = Heavy quantities of military stores are be- ing assembled here by the govern ment, is said, and 1t is alleged that the United States is getting ready to take a hand in the Mexican muddle, which seems to be daily growing worse,
 At any rate 1t is asserted that the government is making preparations for immediate action should interven,
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
NEWS NOTES FROM
 LOCAL LAND OFFICE

A patent has been issued to Alton W. Tibbit, of Valdez, for the Moon, North Star, Evening Star and Sun lode claims.
 The local land office has been ad- vised that the coal location of Ju- lius Kunkel in the Matanuska coal fields ana the coal location of E. J. Brooks on Admiralty island were re- jected for failure to apply for patent within the time specified by law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
WILSON CONFERS
 WITH LEADERS

TRENTON, N. J, Dec. S1.-Presi- dent.elect Woodrow Wilson today be- gan a series of conferences with Dem ocratic leaders of both the Senate and the House. He will confer with Oscar w. Underwood, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
HOSPITAL NOTES,

Daniel Douglas, of Douglas, was op- erated upon yesterday by Dr. De vighne. The patient is getting along nicely.
 Mir. Riley, operated on some time ago by Dr. Egginton, was discharged from the hospital this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
MISS lNGERSOLL
 WEDS OHIO MAN

NEW YORK, Dec. S1.-Miss Maude Ingersoll, daughter of the late Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, known years ago as the great agnostic," was married here yesterday to Wallace Mclean, of Probasco, Ohio.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
w. A. IRWIN RETURNS
 FROM CALIFORNIA

w. A. Irwin, the well known min ing man, who is interested in Mon tana basin, returned on the Curacao after a few weeks in California,
 Mir. Irwin reports things as looking up on the coast. San Francisco, Oak land, Los Angeles and other Califor- mia towns are prosperous. Portland and Seattle are also on the upgrade and getting in a more healthy condi- tion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31

VALDEZ, Dec. S1.-The residence of James Fish was burned to the ground this morning.
 The family escaped in their night clothes. The thermometer register
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
WILL GET PATENTS
 TO MINING CLAIMS

The local land office yesterday is- sued final certificates for patent to J. B. Caro-, John Reck and Sam Kohn for five lode mining claims commonly known as the Black Diamond group and located on Mount Roberts.
 This property has been held and un- der development for a number of years and is within sight of town.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31

ton be deemed necessary.
 The strong note that was recently prepared by the government of United States will be formally presented to the Mexican government, within a few days, by Ambassador Henry L.. Wilson, and upon the attitude taken by Mexico the policy to be adopted by the American government towards Mexico, will be determined.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
Some of Defendants
 Guilty of Murder

junction is infinitely to be preferred to government by dynamite"
 The defendants betrayed no emotion when sentence was passed upon them. The court room and corridors were filled with interested spectators.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 31.-A special train with thirty.three of the convict ed dynamiters left here for the Leav- enworth, Kansas, federal prison to- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
MOOSE MASQUERADE
 I TONIGHT AT ELKs' HALL

The L. O. O. M. masquerade ball will call forth a large crowd of pleas ure seekers tonight and every atten- tion has been given to the details which tend to make such affairs a sue cess in every particular. That there can be no confusion it has been ar ranged to sell tickets at the door to those who have not already provided themselves in this respect.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31

Diamonds, always a wise invest ment, are unusually so at this time. Ours are imported under auspices so favorable as to enable us to offer you better values than we believe you'l obtain elsewhere. zee
 l. J. sHARRIcK.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31

To Juneau patrons:
 I wish to announce that I am pre- pared to give prompt and efficient service in delivering, coal hauling freight, baggage, etc.
 HILARY McKANNA TRANSFER Phone Order 5-7 or 55 ti
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
FIRE DESTROYS THE
 FISH HOME IN VALDEZ

cd below zero and a heavy wind was blowing. The loss Is $75OO, with $2,- 900 insurance.
 The fire department succeeded in saving the building adjoining, occu- pied by tre Tillikum Club.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31

LONDON, Dec. S1.--Dispatches via Vienna, reported the defeat of the Creeks. and 1t is stated that as re- suit the siege of Janina has been raised
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
GRAND JURY BRINGS
 IN TWO INDICTMENTS

The grand jury this morning brought in two indictments, one of which is secret. The other is against Mary Boyle, charging giving liquor to Indians"
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
THE INCOMING LIST
 OF THE CURACAO

The Curacao last night brought mail and the following passengers:
 John B. Denny, R. A. Geary, John Johnson, l.. E. whelper, S. B. Agnew, K. Sarin,D. T. Denny, w. A. Irwin and Mrs. E. L. McGill; Miss Aneta Detman, for Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
Phone your subscription to T Daily Empire. Phone 3-7-4.
 NORTHWESTERN COMING.

SEATTLE, Dec. S1.-steamer North western sails for Juneau at five this afternoon. Among the passengers are Wynn Johnson, c. c. vose, c. R. Lew is, M. Simpson, J. Nj. ousby, A. Cook, E. Ethison, w. H. Dunden, James Price and wife. and P. J. Anhilbin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31
HERR wAEcHTER DEAD

BERLIN, Dec, SO.-Herr von Rider lin waechter, German minister of for eign affairs, is dead at Stu art where he had been taking the baths.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31

The GoLDsTETN STORE has on display some beautiful Russian hand embroidered lunch cloths, table GOV CTS, runners and towels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31

The Daily Empire delivered in Ju. neau, Douglas and Treadweli for $1.OO month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-31

The "Liberty Belp brand of washed figs is meeting with great favor--2ar' ried by the Sanitary Grocery. tL