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The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
? PARCELS POST
 ON JAN. 1.

The parcels post law will become effective on Jan. 1, and Postmaster E. L. Hunter will be prepared on that date to take care of the local busi- ness,
 Under the law all kinds of merchan- disc, including farm products not li- able to damage the mails, will be car ried; all parcels must bear the send ears name and address, including the word, From" All matter now classed as second and third class, such as newspapers, periodicals, etc, will not be accepted at parcels post rates, and all parcels post packages must bear distinctive parcels post stamps, as no other will be accepted.
 Parcels post packages cannot be registered, but they may be insured for ten cents per package. The ac- tual value must not be over $50 for any one package.
 All fourth class matter must be sent by parcels post, as it cannot be accepted for mailing in any other form. The public is cautioned not to place any stamps on packages for mailing until they ascertain at the postofice just what stamps will be requested.
 The introduction of the parcels post system will gteately increase the work of the local postoffice, which is already overcrowded and totally in adequate for the demands upon it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

bluff.
 Vienna, having seen her tradition. al program of gradually extending through the Balkan States to salonica completely wrecked" one of them says, "has tried to counterbalance the bad effect 1t has had at home by clam bring that Albania must be autono- nous, according to the Austro-Ital- ian agreement concluded in 1907. Therefore neither Greece nor Ser. via can occupy the Albanian Adriat. ic coast, much less Servia, as Ser via means Russia.
 What does Montenegro repre- sent?" he asked, with its ports at An. tivari and Dulcigno. to which Scutari will soon be added, 1t being no mys- tery to any body that the small king. dom can be considered almost as a Russian province and the Montenegrin army as a contingent of the Musco- vite forces?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

Governor Clark's annual report to the secretary of the interior for the year 1912 has just been released. The first paragraph states that while there has been a small increase in the num- Der of inhabitants that may be re- garded as attached to the soil, there is without doubt a considerable de- crease in the population of Alaska as a whole. The reasons assigned by the governor are the diminished activ- ity in placer mining of the interior and inadequate land laws.
 The people are encouraged, howey- CT. according to the report, over the possibility of the government build ing a railroad from tide water to the interior, and over the creation of a local legislature.
 There are now 16 incorporated towns in the territory. but many of them have levied no taxes-the run ming expenses being kept up by funds derived from liquor licenses. Reports from eight Of the 16 towns where assessments were made and taxes collected show an aggregate yalua- tion of SS.432.6O3 with an average tax of 114 per cent.
 The commerce between Alaska and the United States and between the territory and foreign countries totals sC2. .6SO.5O7 for the fiscal year 1912. The merchandise shipments to Alaska from the States amounts to $1S,SO9. 27O. as against Sl5,736,5lO in the fiscal year 1911, and as against $lIS11,OSS in the heretofore banner year, 1907. The total shipments, including cop per. but not precious metals, from Alaska to the States were valued at s2O.776. .756 in the fiscal year 1912. This being an increase of nearly ST. 100000 over 1911. Of the total in- crease S4.OOO.OOO was in copper and s3.OOO 900 in canned salmon. In the matter of imports Southeastern Alas ka leads with $6,SlO,SS7; Yukon river including St. Michael. $4,O27O65; Der ing sea and Arctic ocean $S,61S,9OS- Southern Alaska. Yakutat to Unalas- ka. s4.o2Z O65-total $1S,SO9,27O.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
OF HERO
 OF SAN JUAN HILL

Harry Andrews, (colored) familiar Iv known as Bunk" died last night of tuberculosis after lingering three weeks at St. Ann's hospital.
 Harry Andrews enlisted at Phila- deIphia in the 2&th Pennsylvania Vol unteers at the outbreak of the Span ish.American war and is said to have led the memorable charge up San Juan hill. He ca=e to Wrangell at inc close of the war and was mustered out of service at skagway soon after On leaving Skagway, immediately on finishing his service, Andrews came to Juneau. where he resided until his death. He was we'll liked in town and a great fayorite among the mining men.
 Deceased had a sister living in Phil adelphia but no other relatives that are known of at this time. Arrange mepts are being made for the funeral which will be announced later.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
PROGRESS OF THE
 WIRELESS TELEPHONE

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Dec. 27.-As. sistant Prof. G. w. Pierce of Harvard talked Saturday to w. H. Capen, man. ager of the Harvard Wirless Club, and others, speaking by wireless telephone from the Fresh Water Cove laboratory of John Hays Hammond, jr., at Glou- cester, Mass, a distance of S5 miles, and for a period of fifteen minutes. The conversation was clear and dis. tinct. The experiments were conduct ed on two aeros, the wireless power being $50 feet above sea level and constructed for just such experiments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
Ball
 Grand Success

The first annual ball given by Nit Juneau Lodge No. 147. F. & A. M., at Elks' hall, last night, was largely at tended and was a great success in every way. The hall was beutifullS decorated with evergreens. potted plants, and Masonic emblems. A de- licious punch was served, as we'll as a toothsome luncheon. Music was furnished by the Treadwell orchestra There were probably 125 couples present; the ladies were beautifully gowned, and the dancing floor pre- sented an animated appearance as the dance went on in the brilliantly lighted hall.
 Quite a number were present from Douglas island.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
GOV. CLARK FILES ANNUAL REPORT
REJECTED,
 DYNAMITES

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore, Dec, 27. When George Cowan called upon Miss Adeline Beck last night and pro- posed marriage she rejected him. Cowan then went into the'lsitchen and killed himself with dynamite. the ex- plosiop wrecking the house.
 The occupants escaped without re. ceiving serious injuries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
CHAS. GOLDSTEIN
 BOOSTING DINNER

Charles Goldstein is an enthusiastic booster for the coming Commercial Club dinner
 The people of Juneau" said MT. Goldstein, never have been united as they should have been and as a con sequence we have failed to reach that development which should have been ours years ago.
 .I am looking forward to this din- ner as a means of bringing the bus mess men of the community closer to- gether to the end that more united effort shall be made in looking to the welfore Of the town.
 "The great mining development now in progress in and about Juneau will result in the building of a good substantial city here if we can bring ourselves to appreciate the full sig nificance of the work now under way and govern ourselves so as to get the greatest good out of the opportunity
 There is much that needs to be done both as to the municipality and as individual citizens of the cOmmuni ty. It is important that the business interests get together and form a plan of action that will bring about the desired results"
 The dinner takes place on Tuesday evening, Jan. H. The invitations tc the gathering have been sent and many have already signified their in tention of being present. It is neces sary, however, that prompt replies be sent so that final arrangements may be completed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
TRIAL OF HAWKINS
 BEGAN YESTERDAY

VALDEZ, Dec. 26.-Twelve misde- meanor indictments against F. w. Hawkins, former cashier of the Wash ington-Alaska bank of Fairbanks, have been combined by agreement of the district attorney and counsel for Hawkins.
 The trial began today and may so to the jury this evening. There are still four felony indictments against Hawkins.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
TAFT SAILS
 FOR HOME

COLON, Panama, Dec. 27.-Presi. dent Taft and party sailed today on the battleship Arkansas for Key West Florida.
 The President said he would ap- point Colonel Goethals, governor of Panama as soon as he reached Wash ington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
GEORGIA'S INCOMING
 PASSENGER LIST

The Georgia arrived from sitka at 9:SO this morning and was scheduled to leave at two o'clock this afternoon
 for skagway. The passengers ar irving were: from Sitka-Dr. F. L.. Goddard, Chas. Helsing; from Ten akee-H. w. Zall, w. G. Bruce Mrs. Murphy, Geo Kern, Chas, Murphy, Gus Fiske, Jas. Cannon, wm. Dun- der, A. Dehcroix, NJ. Davis, Mrs. Ed Snyder, T. Cookery, Miss Bell; from Baranoff- Jas. Neil; from Gypsum Robert Raines, Samuel Glover; from Hoonah-Alfred Warden and wife, and J. H. March,
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

 WINS HUSBAND

PoUGHKEPPsIE, N. Y, Dec. 26.- The engagement of Miss Gladys Cour- sen, a suffragette marcher. to Grif- filth Bonner, a grandson of Robert Bonner, the famous New York horse man and publisher, has been announc. ed. The couple met here for the first time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
KILLS STEPfATHER
 IN SELF DEFENSE

PORT ORCHARD, Wash, Dec. 27. that he acted in self de- fense yesterday w. c. Newman, clerk of the county court of Kitsap County, shot and killed his stepfather Jack Davis.
 Davis was a teamster and was eighty years old Newman and the dead man have lived here for num- Der of years.
 Newman has been exonerated by the coroner's jury for the killing of his stepfather.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
UNDISMAYED; WILL
 MARCH TO WASHINGTON

HUDSON, N. r., Dec. 27.-The suf. fragette army, which is marching from New Yofk City to Albany. is not discouraged by assertions along the road. It is stated that the sui. fragettos will morch from New York to Washington in time for the inaug. uration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
KILLS MOTHER
 FOR MONEY

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-Joseph Jones, secondhand dealer in the Mission, has been indicted for the murder of his mother, Mrs. Lena Jon- as. His mother, 1t is alleged, had willed Jonas all her property, and this coming to his knowledge, he deter mined to put her out of the way" fearing if she lived she might change her will.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

There were many saloon men sum- moned before the grand jury this morning for the purpose of getting testimony on matters under invesH- gation.
 It has been hinted taht the grand jury is nearing the end of its labors and that 1t will be dissolved within the coming week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

B. c. Briggs returned today from a visit to Pearl straits, Baranoff island. There were IS inches of snow when he left there and 1t was still showing, the weather having been very stormy, Mir. Biggs says that game and fish are abundant, deer being so plentiful that one can herd them like sheep. He also believes that that section has promising future as a mining dis trict.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
MEN GO
 OUT ON A STRIKE

MEXICO CITY. Dec. 27.-seven thousand shopmen employed by the Mexican National railway have gone out on strike. The men demand an increase of wages and shortening of the hours of work, which are said to average twelve hours daily.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
NOTHING DEFINITE ON
 VALDEZ SUMMONS

Judge oYerfieId today stated that he knew nothing definite in regard to his summons to the Westward.
 q can't tell whether I shall be obliged to go or not" he said, nor can Itell when shall go if it be found necessary for me to leave Ju- -nean.@
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
PoRcUPINE MARY IS
 NOW UNDER ARREST

Marshal Faulkner today received a wire from Deputy Marshal Harding at Haines to the effect that Mary Boyle, known as "Porcupine Nary had been bound over on the charge of giving liquor to Indians. The de. fendant and witnesses will be brought to Juneau on the next trip of the Georgia,
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
WILSON TALKS
 CURRENCY REFORM

PRINCETON, N. J., Dec. 27. - Propped up in bed yesterday suffering from a severe cold, President-elect Woodrow Wilson talked currency re- form with Chairman Glass, of the House sommittee on banking and cur rency, and Dr, II. P. WilIia, a finan- cial writer.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27. -Presl' dent.elect Woodrow Wilson passed through here today enroute to Stan, ton, Va.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
DR GODDARD ON
 HIS WAY TO OUTSIDE

Dr. F. L. Goddard, of sitka Hot sphings arrived on the Georgia this morning. Dr. Goddard is taking the body of his father. who died few days ago, to Tacoma for interment in the family plot in that city.
 Dr. Goddard, who conducts a health sanitarium at sitka hot springs, was formerly superintendent of the West ern Washington hospital for the in. sane.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
BANQUET COMMITTEE
 TO MEET TONIGHT

The banquet committee of the Com mercial Club having in charge the big get.together dinner for Jan. IA, will meet tonight.
 From present indications, the af- fair is going to be one grand sue. cess" said member of the commit tee today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
ED J. DOHERTY THE
 NEW CITY WHARFINGER

E. J. Doherty has been excused from duty on the trial jury until next Mon: day. MT. Doherty has been appointed city wharfinger to succeed Mir. L. c. Cherry, who recently resigned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
DYNAMITE CASES
 IN JURY'S HANDS

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 27.-The jury in the so-caned dynamite conspiracy cases retired at five o'clock last night. The trial has lasted for nearly three months. Forty-one men were tried under general indictment
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
HARRY HARE DEAD
 AT MORNINGSIDE

The governors office has been ad- vised of the death of Harry Hare, an inmate of the Morningside sanitarium, Portland, Oregon, on the morning of the 18th instant, death resulting from eplleptic convulsions. Hare was re- ceived at the Morningside sanitarium on November 3, 1908, having been committed from St Michael, Alas ka.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
A Task Set for
 the Next Congress

Attorney General Wlckersham is in. vestigating alleged improper methods employed by agents of the Depart ment of Justice, in enforcing the Neu, trality laws on the Mexican border.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
GOVERNORS REPORT IN WASHINGTON

plores the lack of railroads and cheap fuel. and declares tsat the proper de- velopment of Alaska demands ade- uuate transportation and the opening up of the coal mines of the territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
JUNEAU GIRL
 CAPTURES FAIRBANKSAN

John Krugbaum has received infor- nation from Fairbanks to the eff feet that Miss Annie Ahlmo. formerly of Juneau. and Fred Bowman of Fai,banks were married on Dec. 3.
 Mir. Bowman who is a nephew or NIT. Krugbaum is proprietor Of the Golden Gate hotel in the Tanana me tropolis.
 Juneau friends will unite with MT Krugbaum in wishing the young eou- ple a happy and prosperous future
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

District Attorney Rustgard says that he has heard nothing further in reference to the case of Jos. McDon- ald since the cipher message of Mon. day stating that he was in custody, Mir. Rustgard says he does not ex- pect to hear anything further until 1t has been decided definitely when he is coming and how he is coming The extradition papers ought to be in Washington at this time,
 Judge J. F. Malony, attorney for Jos. Mcdonald states that he had . wire from his client on Tuesday af- ternoon stating that he would leave for Juneau Dec. 29, unless advised to the contrary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
PoINcAIRE A CANDIDATE.

PARIS. Dec. 27,-Premier Polncaire has consented to become candidate for President of France, to succeed President Falleries, whose term ex- pires in January.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
GEN. McCLERNAND
 IS RETIRED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27. - secre. tary of War stimson has directed that General Edward J. McClernand be re. tired with the rank of brigadier gen. eral of the line.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
THE CURACAO SAILS
 FOR NORTHERN PORTS

SEATTLE, Dec. 27-steamer cura- cao sailed last night for Juneau with the following passengers:
 R. Geary, John Johnson, S. B. Az new, K. sarln, D. T. and J. B, Denny, W. Irwin and Thomas Brandon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
HORSE DIED, AND
 a STABLE BOY SUICIDED

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Frank Fish. CT, a stbale boy to the great racing horse Sysonby, suicided today be. cause of grief over the death of the horse.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
LANaFoaO LrcKs MovEy.

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 27.-sam LangrOrd knocked out Sam Mcv ey in the thirteenth round, in contest in this city today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

WASHINGTON. Dec. Ex-Governor Walter E. Clark of Alaska, in his re- port to Secretary of the Interior Fish CT. says that Alaska has prospered in many respects. The governor de-
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
UNION MAN KILLS
 BROTHER MEMBER

CHICAGO, Dec. 26. - James Con- way, an official of the United Steam filters Union was shot and killed to- day by Thomas Freer, secretary of the union.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

F. c. Bunee, who has been operat- ing a steamer on Kenai lake, the past season, was a passenger for Seattle on the Northwestern,
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
cUMMINs FATHER DEAD

DIES MONIES. Ia, Dec. 26.-Thom. as L. Cummins, father of Senator AL bert B. Cummins, is dead.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
to
 Resume War

BERLIN, Dec. 27. "A dispatch from Rustchuk states that Bulgaria is preparing to resume war opera. tions against Turkey. The minister of war has summoned all Bulgarians, up to the age of sixty, who are cap able of bearing arms, to enlist in the army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
Create
 a Slav Empire

PARIS, Dec. 27.-The Vienna cores pondent of the Petit Journal tele. graphs his paper that the Archduke Franz Ferdinand is perfecting plans which aim, at the creation of g vast slav Empire of the South of Europe, under the crown of the Hapsburg family.
 The correspondent also alleges that the archduke is preparing coup d etat in Austro-Hungary in order to clear the way. However, it is point ed out that other European powers who are interested in Southern Eu- rope will have to be consulted, in the creation of a slav dominion in Eu- rope, and this consent is not likely to be obtained
 LONDON, Dec. 27.-concerning the Austro-Servian controversy, the Bal kan delegates to the peace conference think it is the result of an Austrian
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
eEoReIA's OUTGOING

PASSENGER LIST The following passengers are on board the Georgia enroute to the North: for Haines--Girst Felsh, Chas. Murphy, Mrs. Murphy, Mir. Murphy, Sam Davis, Steve Ragan, W. B. Stout.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27
REMEMBER THE 2STH
 OF DECEMBER

WINTER 6 POND
 Special sale of handsome art cal endars at reduced pirces. It.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec 27. The Ways and Means Committee of the House estimates that $S5O,OOO,OOO must be raised by tariff legislation by the next Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

Watch R. P. Nelson's place especial lv his show cases, when looking for a Xmas gift. 9's'
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

 Arrested

SEATTLE, Dec. 27. - Joseph Me Donald, indicted on a murder charge at Juneau, Alaska, has been arrested at Guanajuta, Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-27

LONDON, Dec, 27.-There seems to be little hope of the peace envoys reaching an agreement Each side declares the others demands are preposterous.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-05-25
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.

Major Armand Dalberg, American
army officer, is detailed to Valera
when war is declared by Titia. Court
ney. new United States ambassador, Is
Armand's friend.
During the American Revolution Hu-
20 Dalberg. a son Of Henry ILL.,, king
OF valeria, enlisted with the colonists,
for which act the king disowned him.
Armand is Hugo's only surviving de-
scendant. On q previous unofficial
visit to Valera Armand Unexpectedly
met Princess Dehra, the present kings
daughter. She captivates Armand.
Courtney and Armand arrive In Va
Ieria. The king discovers that Armand
is a true Dalberg. He dances with
Lady Helen Radnor and the princess.
The king proves that Armand is heir
to the throne. and Armand accepts the
title. He is made a grand duke and
military governor of Dornlitz. Colo
mel Bernheim and Major Moore become
MS atAH. III htCAa INC DuhI VI AfOtIChf
heir presumptive, of whom he is u
plcious. At the opera Armand pro-
poses to the princess. He sees a Mrs.
Spencer, an American adventures,
who later publicly claims to be his
wife, which Armand denies. She shows
proofs. The king listens to explana-
tons, after which he sanctions the en-
gagcmcnt with the princess. The Spen-
Ger woman is detained within Dornlitz
by order of Armand, as a result OF
which she calls upon him at the pal
ace. She unexpectedly meets the king.
Princess Dchra and Courtney and ex-
plains her visit to Valera. She per-
sIsts In her previous claim. The Duke
of Lotzcn INDUCES in differences and
shows bis hand. offering to toss a coin
for the princess and the rown. Ar
mand replied with strong adjectives.
Colonel Moore teaches Armand a trick
in fence. The masque ball OF the
French ambassadors wife gathers to-
gether Lotzen. Mrs. Spencer and Ar
mand. The latter wears n coat OF mail
for protection on suggestion OF his aid,
which saves him from an assassin's
attack. lie fights a duel with Lotzen.
whom he disarms. but doesn't harm.
Armand. the princess and a few friends
dine at the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
Colonel Bernheim brings news.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-05-25

That sounds well AID may mean
well. but it's short OF the mark" said
she Il am determined not to remain
in this town another day. You must
get me away before tomorrow night"
"Impossibler' I0tzen exclaimed.
you know not what you ask"
She looked at him coldly.
"very good, your highness," she said
"I have given you your chance. T
have played fair with you. Now we
are quits"
"And you don't want my aid7" he
asked.
Not unless it's given before noon
tomorrow"
There are only two people in the
world who could get you out of Dorm
litz by noon tomorrow-the king and
the governor"
Exactly" said she. "And to one OF
them l shall go in the morning. / shall
try the governor. Does your highness
realize what my going to the governor
means to your
II don't seem to be able to follow
your argument" he said, and I'm a
poor gucsser of riddles"
1T means that I shall have to tell
the whole ugly story of how rchanced
to come to Dornlitz to pose as the wife
Of the Grand Duke Armand"
But, my dear girl" be said. II don't
see how that would affect me-"
She laughed. +
IF you want to hear what you al
ready know it's no trouble to tell you.
Shall l begin at the very beginning7"
by all means!' said he. Maybe
then / can catch the point"
Listen" said she. "For many years
l have known Armand Dalberg. One
day several months ago there came a
man to me in the city of New York.
How he happened to find me is no mat
ter. He spoke English perfectly, though
l thought he was a Frenchman. The
name on his card was Herbert Wilkes,
but / knew that was assumed, and /
have learned lately who he is. Since
you, too, know, it is quite unnecessary
to repeat It. His offer to me was this:
If I would go Immediately to Dornlitz
and publicly claim the American. Ar
mand Dalberg. who had just been re-
stored to his rightful place as a grand
duke of Valera, as my husband, / was
to receive an enormous sum of money
(the amount your highness also knows)
and all expenses. accepted instantly.
mainly for the money, but also to sat
isfy a personal grudge / had against
Major Dalberg. l made the one con-
dition, however, that a marriage GER
tifeate must be procured, the date for
which l gave, choosing one on which
/ happened to know Major Dalberg
was in New York. And it was done.