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The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31
THIRTY" SOUNDS FOR
 sERGT. DOYLE ON SEATTLE

Juneau. Alaska, May 3l--Last night. at 9 o'clock, while the City of Seattle vas ploughing her way through the waters between Wran- eell and this city, First Class Ser geant Michael Doyle. who has been in charge of the [. g. Cable office at Ketchikan for the past year. gave up the fight for life, and pass ed into that realm beyond.
 sergt. Doyle has been in failing health for the past several months. and was on his way to the post hos pitaI at Fort Seward. where he was to have undergone medical treat ment
 The remains Of the dead man will be brought to Fort Seward. and will be buried in the military eeme- tery at that place.
 Sergt. Doyle had but two more years to serve before he would have been retired
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31
l,ar-n Valued At S&0,00O
 Taken Erom Wrecked rC0dcr,

Co~dova. May 25-Thc '. S. revenue cutter Manning roachei here this morning from Hinchin- brook. with a large portion Of the wrecked Avmerica's oaUGo The re- covered cargo was salye1 Wcdnus- day and Thursday II i~ valued at Sso.ooo.
 Omcers Of the Manning say that everything that coU'd he taken from the wrecked lighthouse toudor vas Hca5crea on soovs and ,rams- se-red to thu rcyeuro cutter. Tho A-me~ia. they say. is Ga~; breaking ap and another week will probably S,-a tHc last os her disappear.
 CalumhinS Coming North.
 Kc,shlkan. May %l-From tho neaaeua~ters og the lighthouse ser vice in this town. comes word that ,Hs Nchrhouse tender ColUmhine IS on hey way north to complete th" work ended when the Armeria foun- 5r7ed at Hinchj0brooR 8 few days
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31
One Hundred And Eighty Six Alaskans Representing Every Section of the Territory Unanimously Ratify The Present Delegates Splendid Record

National Republican Convention at Chicago were then declared in or der. and without a dissenting voice the following were chosen: O. P. Hubbard. Valdez, Jack Dalton. Cor dova. Forest ]. Hunt, Ketchikan, F. Nj Boyle, Valdez, H. B. Le- Fevre. Skagway, James Wickersham, Fairbanks. The alternates chosen were: pr. l.. s. Keller, Skagway, l.. V. Ray. Seward, Nj J. Conway, knicz. Dan Sutherland, Dan Dris- coll and Frank Becker, Panama dis trict
 The Central Committee elected were George Baldwin, Valdez, chair man. II. B LeFevre. Skagway, for the first district. J. J Chambers, Nome. for the Third district, and T. E. Wikidel, Valdez. Fourth district
 Dan Sutherland introduced a reso- lution asking the delegation which will be in attendance at the Ma uonal Convention to name Emory Valentine as National Committeeman for the Territory Of Alaska.
 The delegates to the National convention go instructed for Theo- dore Roosevelt for president, and tho platform demands Home Rule by an elective legislature for Alas ha.
 Resolutions, thanking Delegate James Wickersham for his untir- ing efforts, in behalf of the peo- pie of Alaska, for the passage of the Home Rule bin were unanimous Iy adopted
 Many speeches were made in ratification of the work Of the convention. prominent among which was that made by L. V. Ray, the prominent Seward attorney. He was loud in his praise ot the Honorable James Wickersham. and urged up on the people of Alaska to be loyal to their friend, who has for the past two years laid aside his personal interests and fought for the rights of Alaska Amid the waving Of flags and banners, and wearing badges Of the Independent Republicans Of Alaska, the dele gates to the convention moved ad- iournment of the meeting through out which only the most perfect harmony had prevailed
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31
EXTRA! |!
HONE RULE BILL
 NOW BEFORE SENATE
PinChot And AlaSka's Delegate Bat ule For The Rights or American Ciuzens. Both NeClarV, People Capahlc of Self Government.

Washington. May Sl-lFlaSh1-. Clifford Viuchot and Delegate Wick e-shaw were before the Senate Com miyee today advocating the passage ol the Home Rule bill ot the House. creating a legislative assembly for Alaska
 Both declared in magnificent speeches that the people or Alaska sre eapab'r of self government.
 pinchot advocated the government ownership oj railroads oi Alaska. while Wickersham stated that the federal govemment should pay for running local affairs as il owned and controlled an the UesourceS ot The territory
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31
DRIVES JAR AT
 TERRIFIC SPEED
pNN>NN WINS -un-
 NUE >NFETSTAkES

laaopN I>r~,r}r M N0J1n0al Na' Mako -No Nilc> at ap NvCvaGC >gs,s~9 af Nilc Ind IfUC C1avtCr Nv NinUyV. AUnJ1t'T Nr'fN'N lrs- AU'CVtra.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31
BUFORD BACK
 FROM MEXICO
BRINGS 100 AMERICANS
 d. FROM COAST CITIES
Conditions Stated as Chaotic. Many Wanted to Leave Mexico But Could Not Make Preparations in Time to Sail With Transport.

Los Angeles. Cal. May 3l-The United states Transport Buford ar rived in this port from cruise along the Pacific Coast of Mexico. where she went for the purpose Of bringing away any Americans who wished to leave that country
 The Buford brought nearly four hundred Americans from Mexico, and the officers of the ship report the conditions in the Mexican Re public to be in a very chaotic state. It is believed that she will be sent back to bring another load of pas senEers.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31
GUGGIES NEW SHIP Is
 NOW IN PACIFIC WATERS

Seattle. May 31--Word was re- ceiyed today at the Seattle office of the Alaska steamship company that their new steamship Cordova had arrived in Taltai. Chilli, enroutc to this port.
 The Cordova was loaded in the east with mining machinery for Nome. and will make the trip to that port in Alaska before being put on her regular run from this port to the cities of Southeastern Alaska
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31

Valdez. Alaska, May 2l-l Spec tal to the Daily Alaskan)-At ten o'clock Wednesday morning, the lu- dependent Republican Territorial convention was brought to order by the sound of the gavel in the hands Of Mayor F. Nj. Boyle, who in a Jew well chosen words introduced Emory Valentine. chairman of the National Committee, who was made temporary chairman of the con- ycntjon.
 One hundred and cighty-stX dele sates. from every judicial district of the territory responded to the eall Of the roll. and immediately Chairman Valentine appointed a committee on credentials A short recess was then taken, aud when the credentials committee was ready to report, the convention was again called to order, and after the report had been received, George Baldwin, of Valdez. was chosen permanent chairman by exclamation.
 Upon taking the chair, Mr. Bal dwiu made a speech which was ,hCcvcd to the echo.
 In the course or his speech Chair man Baldwin scored President Taft knd the administration, and spoke at great length on the layoriusm shown to the special interests.
 The greatest harmony prevailed ,Aroughout the entire convention, aad when the committee oa pla,- form and resolutions made their rc- por, it Was received amid tho wild- cs; screams ul enthusiasm, and adopted by exclamation
 The next order of business being the nomination O, dclccatc to con grcsS. Judge II. B. LcTeyrc, of Skacvay. took the floov. In a speech which lasted for over ten minutes. Mr. LeFcvrc bitterly de- nouuccd President Taft and his administration. lie told of the iu- suits which had been hcapcd upon ,he heads Of the American citizens making their homes in the North land, by being refused that which every free born citizen oG the United States had a right to demand, and which the Chief Executive of the United States had said he was op- posed to granting
 He took mp the work which James Wickersham had done for Alaska. and when the name of AL aska's delegate was mentioned. pandcmonium broke loose, and it was fully five minutes before he could again make himself heard. Judge leFevre then placed in nom ination for Delegate 10 Congress from Alaska the name Of James W'iCkcrsham. and again the dele gates. together with the crowd of lndependents which had crowded the hall to it's utmost capacity, broke loose. and cheer after cheer went up. and it was many minutes before quiet was again restored.
 Nominations for delegates to the
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31

g.a..-aro-> Ind. Nay Sl Joe navs,-. g-tvrg a National car 'n rNe I--a-ra.o-aI A..o weet which p.as held an tr5S gluy ygsec~}sy. won the z.a.-ira sv-ceosrzk.s Taeo in trg ~>-o75 N-eaN.~S gEwe ot SN roars. yu-cnty-oue w.arros and saN ~rro-sS
 Fully 100000 auro~lS y-ave.ea ,a this ct-y Co sec th5s race. and while 5s was beGevo5 that &oa,h- sSN~g raoe cs >o miles ger hour mtSht be attempted s,nl ], MS ros ;nouEht that the speed vo'.5 n, 5~cDaaSe5 yo the terrific one .i v.afer DawSou drove his cs~.
 grg-s wa-s Jweaty-seveu e0JTes tn rrr ra1o and for a time jj look al as tAoaEn Rob BUvDbam iU his .r.a re~Seaowcr Cutting would take sn- 0-zs, but the National car sol a ra,s. which none other could Sr.a a9 Co While at times Daw- ~,- r-,va ais car at a rate Of ov"7 E.a -s1es 0er hour, he 0oishoa as.r .~s average os a --5uc over >. ... - re- noG0.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31
ENTTESHIrS READO To
 SAIL FOR HAVANA

Key Wes,. Fla. May 2l-Eight hartloshjDs are in this harbor all un- der steam. and are ready To 20 to Cuhq on a minutes notice.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31
! EnlSENyEE WIlI EE
 grRTSD NONnNN NoENl\"

.-.- E.r .I The >e@- .--.- ..ss a.-l go1s HD H'- .--. ... ~..... for re.-s-E NoD.a
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31

Port Angeles Brewing went to whitehorse. but then that makes no difference, for there are others.
 Don't forget that the early eN- cursionist gets the train. the other one gets left"
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-31
pEAvH TNkENS TNNENTOE
 pT FLYING NAJNl\t

p.rso-. N. May st. M..... N-z-- sne sawoGs aviator and ..- ..--a- a. rne W~lshg 1t71a0c. &'sa at z.> ho-e 5- ;h5s o5,y 'ats To7a- fgs --o- a- attack of 5y0no.a fever.
 ra--.- yoa- g-a#a'os and gN to v-.s---1-s- with the crowd.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
ANN ARBOR MAY BUY
WATER WORKS PLANT
Proposition Will Be Submitted
to Voters In Near
Future.

ANN ARBoR, Mich, Jan. 1o--A re.
port on the water works plant sub
mitted TO the city by Gardner ). Will
Jams, formerly professor in the engE
neering department OF the university,
may result in the purchase OF the
plant by the city Municipal owner
ship advocates in this city have long
had a desire for a municipal owned
water plant. and as the present wa
ter company's franchise expires in
1915. they have considered this a
good time 10 put into effect a plan
TO purchase the plant.
The franchise provides that the city
may buy the plant of the water COM
pany II a suitable price is agreed
upon. \ couple OF months ago the
company submitted a proposition to
The city TO dispose of it's business for
S525.000. The city employed Mr.,
Williams TO make n detailed report
on the plant TO determine whether this
sum was excessive. and this report is
made public today. Mr.. Williams re-
port states that the plant, business,
franchise. etc, OF the company are
worth $500, 600 He states that Ann
Arbor could duplicate the physical
plant for $539.00O.
The question OF the purchase OF the
plant viii be submitted to the voters
soon and II they decide favorably
the city will buy the plant.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
SMITH URGES CAUTION
ON TAFT'S PEACE PLANS

PORT HURON. Mich. Jan TO-
Senator William Alden Smith, refer
ring 10 President Tafts arbitration
treaties with England and France in
an address az the first annual banquet
or the Port Huron Business Mems as
sociation last night. said they were
the broadest ever made by any gov
ernment in the world he declared
that an alliance which takes away the
power OF the states was TO be decided.
'I am in favor OF peace for the un-
ion and peace for the world said
Senator smith and ! want our coun-
try 10 do honor 10 all the world, bur
especially TO lis own people, but We
should be cautious before ratitying
treaties with other nations"
The snow blockade made Senator
Smiths trip 10 Port Huron one OF
hardships He missed connections
and did not arrive at the banquet until
10 O'Clock
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
MACCABEES MUST
PAY $1,000 DEATH CLAIM

LANSING, Mich, Jan 10.-In an
opinion rendered today Judge G. b.
CoIllngwood, OF the lngham county
circuit court. held that the local lodge
OF the ladies OF the Modern Macca-
bees should pay 20 Harry A. Edger-
ly, " hose wife was reinstated in the
order under special dispensation of
the grand commander, just few days
before her death, $1,000, interest az
tive per cent from Feb. S, 1911 and
complete costs OF the court.
When the rates were raised. in 1910.
some OF the members of the local
lodge dropped their membership, md
an order came from the Grand Lodge
10 the effect that they could be rein
stated before Jan. /. 1911, without a
certificate of good health. This was
afterwards aInulled in another dis
pensation. but the court holds that
neither Mrs EdgeTly nor the local
secretary received the latter order,
ana that, therefore, her reinstatement
was legal aud the Maccabees should
pay the claim
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
OREGON HAS PEST OF
SWARMING BUTTERFLIES

"Oregons famous pest OF army
worms turned TO a pest OF butterflies,
which are a little less annoying than
the wiggling caterpillars OF three
weeks ago. The air is full OF butter
flies" writes DR. Charles G.. Perci-
val. who has been pathanding new
Pacific Highway in the Abbott-Detroit
BULLDOG" from Tia Juana, Mexico
70 Vancouver b. c.
AT Sisson Tavern they swarmed
on hop vine. In an hour and half
the vine was stripped of leaves. Just
the stem was left.
The butterflies stopped a game OF
baseball on Sunday. The players
scared up the butterflies which filled
the air with such mist that it was
impossible TO keep track of the ball
After the streets OF Sisson were
sprinkled yesterday, the winged pests.
attracted. perhaps, by the moisture,
settled on the highways, making
yeritable carpet
Automobile travel was interfered
with The butterflies are unusually
dense in number along the banks OF
streams AS an automobile breaks
ifto them such a swarm springs into
the air that the chauffeur cannot see
his erection until the butterflies fly
away. The chauffeur is bothered. too,
by the descendants OF the army
worms getting into his gloves.
Woman automobilists are almost
literally tickled TO death by the but
teraies crawling under the wells and
into their shirt-waists.
Butterflies are equally numerous at
Weed and Igerua. on the north They
are flying in generally southerly di-
rection. when not stopping to feed and
drink"
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
WORKMAN COOKED TO
DEATH IN BOILING VAT

ESCANABA. Mich, Jan. 1o.-Chas,
Desrosiers. As years old. was literally
cooked TO death when he fell into a
scalding vat at the plant of the Es-
canada Manufacturing Co.
Desrosiers was engaged with other
men about the var and on account Of
the great amount OF steam arising In
the cold. the men could see but a
few inches ahead. In some manner
Desrusiers missed his foothold and
fell head foremost in boiling water
TO his neck,
He was quickly pulled out but in an
effort made to remove his clothing.
the entire outer skin sloughed OF
from the body. He was taken 10 the
Delta county hospital. but died few
hours afterwards in great agony, He
is survived by a widow and several
children
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
CHILD DIES FROM
RARE AFFLICTION

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Jan 10.-A
few days ago the two-year-old daugh-
ter of Prof. and Mrs. Robert Hegner
OF the university, died in commissions
after an illness of but 10 minutes. AT
the time the attending physicians
were unable TO diagnose the case and
an autopsy was held. 1t was thought
that infantile paralysis had caused
the death. but it is now announced
that death was due 10 enlargement OF
the thymus gland, one OF the rarest
diseases known TO medical men. IL
was the first case ever. known OF here,
and. IL is stated that but few physi-
clans have ever seen a case.
The thymus gland is located in the
throat of children, but as they grow
older, gradually disappears. In the
case of the Hegner child. the gland
grew larger, and caused her death
with little warning.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
AUTO Is AN AID TO OUR
WELFARE, SAYS EXPERT

The automobile is an equalizing
factor in the financial and political
welfare OF the country. II makes the
United States less subject to a fiuctu-
ating market or a change OF admins
tration.
Such is the authentic statement re-
ceived from government statistican
al the Offices of the Regal Motor Car
Co. in Detroit
II find writes the federal official.
that in accord with the popular opin.
ion 10 the same effect, there has been
a depreciation in the number OF peo-
pie found i'm country homes and till
ing the soil
my conclusion as TO the cause or
This is that the youth has found
greater attractions, and the posisbili
ties OF a happier life. in settled com.
munities, the result being taat he has
chosen to live in the city rather than
on farm.
But the automobile. in my opinion,
is going to be the means Of rectifying
these conditions. II is already prov
ing Itself the savior of the country
home. II has long since been an ac-
cepted fact that the betterment OF our
general commonwealth rests with the
farmer. and not with the interests on
Wall-st The farmer is the backbone
OF the nation. II he succeeds Il can
mean nothing more nor less than sue
cess TO our country. Such being the
case. Il is logical 10 believe that the
automobile is going TO prove the
means OF making us a far more stable
nation. less subject TO depressions
due TO a nuctuating market or
change OF administration"
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
PROPERTY VALUED
AT SIPS, 900, BURNED

FLINT, Mich, Jan l0-The Moffett
building. threestory warehouse in
the rear, and restaurant next door
were destroyed by fire yesterday Two
saloons owned by r. H. Stratton. and
Buder & Neumeyer, and the Hub
shoe store were damaged b. the
flames. 49, - ~-
The fire was held from spreading
further only by the heroic work OF
the fremen who fought in the biting
cold. The total loss Is estimated at
S125, 900.
Mr.. Moffett Is the Heaviest loser.
his entire stock OF grocery supplies
having been destroyed. The build.
ings destroyed and damaged were
owned by Samuel Moffett. p B. Pei
tier and Mrs. Flint r. Smith. The
origin OF the fire is unknown.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
ANDREW CARNEGIE
ON WITNESS STAND
Continued from PAGE ono.

built another mill. In 1864, | was one
OF the men who organized the Su
perior Rail MIL at Pittsburgh. In
1855. we united with two iron mills
and In 1865 opened locomotive
v orks in Pittsburgh
What was the capitalization OF your
various plants at that time" asked
Stanley.
A chuckle OF amusement came from
the iron master. He threw mp his
hands with gesture OF despair and
replied
MY dear Mr. Chairman, ! cant tell
YOU. I'm sorry TO say | haven't been
thinking about these things for 40
, years and the last eleven years of my
life have been buster than any other
period
But | will get them for you" he
added.
Did the men who were associated
with you, Schwab and those fellows,
bring any money into your business
asked Stanley.
Not dollar. replied Carnegie.
Continuing he told OF his advent into
the steel business. During the civil
war he acted as superintendent or
railroads and telegraphs with the
Union army in West Virginia. After
suering a sunstroke he was forced TO
go to a cooler climate and he chose
to go TO his native Scotland. lie told
OF bringing back 20 the states num-
ber OF improved processes, among
them the Bessemer and the open
hearth steel processes.
When | brought back the Bessemer
process | took the whole matter 10
that great genius, the greatest J ever
knew in his line--Charles VI. Sch~ab.
He tested II. and a week later he came
to me in New York with plans for
monster plant. said: Build IT,.
This plant Carnegie declared enthI-
siastically was the Greatest marvel
in the world.
III this committee would go and
look al the plant they would find no
restraint OF trade there he contin-
ued.
In a lengthy statement he prepared
for the committee. Carnegie suggested
An industrial commission TO solve the
trust problems.
Discussing the effect OF the Standard
Oil and Tobacco decisions he declareh
in the statement:
The offenders in general (there
NAV be exceptionsD so far under the
supreme court decision, should be
gently dealt with If they can plead
misunderstanding of the law.
Rack in the early days OF what wit
nesses before the committee have
termed "ruinous competition Car
negie was known as the most ener-
eetic figure In the iron and steel trade.
The late John w. Gates. testifying be-
fore the committee. declared that the
Scotchman's business acumen forced
the steel trust to purchase his hold
lngs for nearly s160,O00,O00 more than
fbe egure at which he had previously
offered them.
when the diminutive. energetic hs-
ure appeared. the committee room was
crowded For the first time since the
investigation began, a sprinkling OF
women appeared among the specta-
tors. Carnegie looked clipper and
smart I'm his frock coat. lie took his
seat smilingiy and drew from an in
side pocket voluminous packet OF
papers and documents which he threw
on the table before him.
Under the fringy tuft Of his white
beard. a stringy black tie struggled
over his white shirt front. His bright
itt,le grey eyes dashed here and there
about the room over pair OF steel
bowed glasses set low on his aquiline
nose.
when did you enter the iron and
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
DBER LICENSES
FALL OFF IN 1911

LANSING. Mich, Jan. l0.-Statis
tics completed by Game Warden Oates
show that there were fewer deer IL
censes issued in Michigan last fall
than in 1910. In 1910, there were %.
171(issued, while 22,0S5 were sold last
fall. In 1910, there were 220 non-resi-
denf licenses issued. as compared with
10s7 last fall.
There was a slight increase In the
number of bird hunters. licenses last
ye&f as 129 were sold compared with
"a the previous year. The fees re-
ceived last year amounted to $26,.
ofokp. while the. total Cor the -prsyi-
Gus year was $2S,530.50.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10

steel lIsiness?n was Stanley's open.
ing question, and Carnegie settled
himself in his chair arranged his pa
pers and began 10 talk.
In November, 1851" he said, Il
began as a partner of a Mr.. Miller.
and we built an iron mill in Pitts
burgh. In 1862, We went into the
Keystone Bridge works | found an
engineer on the Pennsylvania rail
road who had built an iron bridge.
saw at once that the day OF wooden
bridges was passed and with two or
three partners started the manuidc-
ture OF bridge iron.
Il borrowed $500 from the Third
National bank of Pittsburgh, 10 put I'm
my share of the capital. That was
my first start.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
MRS. SPARKLING IN. COURT
ON POISON CHARGE

BAD AXE. Mich, Jan. 10.-Prose-
cutor Boomhower said this morning
that he would use the same witnesses
as he did at the examination OF DR..
Robert A. MacGregor. for the hear
ing OF Mrs John Wesley Sparkling,
which began i'm Justice SINNERS
court today. Mrs. Sparling is charg-
ed with poisoning her SON. Cyril, one
OF the four members of the Sparkling
family whose deaths have resulted in
the arrest of Mrs. Sparkling. DR.. Mac
Gregor. and Marguerite Gibbs, a pro
fessional nurse.
Attorneys for Mrs. Sparkling say
they will wait until the prosecutor
proves something before swearing wit
nesses at the examination. They will
make strong effort 10 break down
the contention that Mrs. Sparling and
DR.. Macgregor were too friendly.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-10
ENGINEER SCALDED
IN TRAIN WRECK

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Jan 10.-En-
gincer Patrick W. Pursell, of Toledo
Is IN University hospital today in a
serious condition from injuries sus-
tanned when the Ann Arbor passen-
ger train jumped the track near Chill
son Yesterday He was badly scalded
The fireman. who was thrown
through the window Of the cab. was
taken TO Toledo. His injuries are not
serious
The passengers received a bad shak-
ing up. The cause Of the accident IL
not known.