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The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
TOM RADOVICH
 BOOSTING DINNER

Tom Radouich of the Commercial Club banquet comittee reports that everything is moyng along smoothly The invitation cards are now being printed and will be issued during the coming week. All the preparations for the intellectual feature of the en- tertainment are meeting with encour. agement and approval. After dinner speakers are warming up to the idea and there promises ot be flow of el- oquence in keeping with the spirit that marks the occasion.
 The provision for man, physical, for this coming event must rest until there has been some response to the invitations that are to issued. Once the place cards are issued. the ca terer will busy himself with an energy unheard Of Tn these sections Tom says he win put up . feed. thatSwiil cause even the clans of HOonah to come out of their shells and talk.
 The banquet is scheduled for Tues day evening. January IA. The Juneau public is required to remember the date.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
COURT NOTES

The grand jury this morning brought in six indictments. Two of them were secret; one against Jas, Doyle was returned not a true bill; the other three were true bills against James Donovan, Antone De Grande, and John Harris. All of the indict- ments made public are for the crime of selling liquor to Indians.
 The second trial of Al Lundgren on the charge of selling liquor to In. dians was finished and the case taken by the jury at 11:SO. This second trial erQuired two special venires to- talling 23, and the first trial practi- cally exhausted the regular panel.
 John Erwick and Hans Magnussou plead guilty to the indictment of giv. ing liquor to Indians. Harry Will Hams. John Jackson and Sam Jack, son plead not guilty to the same charge.
 N L. Burton filed demurrer to the indictment galnst George Hem minger for selling liquor to Indians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
WoMAN'S CARD CLUB
 VIOLATES THE LAW

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 24.-Woman card parties, conducted under the name of clubs not requiring a mem- bership card or a special invitation, were branded violation of the gam bling law by Judge Burney.
 The case in court was that of Mrs. Laura Setzer, charged with disturb. ing the peace following a quarrel with Mrs. Frances Thompson at meeting of the Progressive High Five Club.
 After Mrs. Thompson had adminis- tered friendly but resounding slap on the cheek of her attorney to at test to the severity of the blow she received, the court discharged Mrs. Setzer with a reprimand.
 The testimony showed that the club often had met in a public hall, that 25 cents had been charged players and that as many as fifty women had taken part in games for przes.
 The club was placed under the ban of the court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
MarineNotes

The Dolphin left Ketchikan at O. clock this morning and should be in Juneau before noon tomorrow.
 The Northwestern is due from the Westward at o'clock this afternoon and will leave for the South about 5 p. m.
 The Mariposa left Ketchikan at T o'clock last night and should arrive in Juneau at six tonight.
 The Georgia will return from sitka Thursday morning, sailing the next day for Skagway.
 The Yukon is expected Thursday night or Friday morning from the South.
 The Curacao sails from Seattle the 26th.
 zThe Alki is due Dec. 30.
 The Paincess May is Due Jan. l.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
HAWKINS TRIAL
 FOLLOWS BARNETTES

VALDEZ, Dec. 24.-The indictment against E. T. Barnette, president of the failed Washington,Alaska bank, of Fairbanks, for conversion of the assets of the bank to his own use, was dismissed yesterday on motion of District Attorney Crossley.
 This ends all the cases against Barnette, save that of misdemeanor, in which he was convicted. Argument for a new trial in this case was be, gun yesterday by Attorney Albert Fink of Barnette's counsel.
 On Thursday Judge Lyons will take up the case against Frank W. Hawk ins, cashier of the dead bank, also on an indictment alleging unlawful con version of the funds of the institution There is small chance of Hawkins conviction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
IRENE TAYLOR IS
 OUT OF PRISON

Irene Taylor, who has been an in- mate of the federal jail for the past five months pending trial for the killing of John E.. Anderson in wrau. gen, on July % last. was last night re. leased from prison.
 The matter came about through mo- ton of her attorney z. R. Cheney to have the bail reduced from s6,OOO to s1.OOO The motion was made so her attorney represented to the court be- cause his clients health was being undermined by confinement under the present accommodations in the feder- pie of law that all persons were pal of law that all persons were deemed innocent until proven guilty and in event-o persons -being confined n prison waiting trial it was the prac- tice in all civilized countries not to as- sociate the prisoners waiting trial with those serving sentences for crime. Mr. Cheney called attention to the fact that his client had been made the cellmate of Indian women serving sentences, and that confine- ment under such circumstances was endangering her health and he had fears that her reason would be des- troyed should it continue much long CT. The marshars office was not re- preached for the condition of the fed eral jail The trouble is that the ac- commodatiou for female prisoners $ limited. He said that his client was without friends in the city and the only relief would be a reduction of the bond to a cash bail that could be put up by his client.
 The marshaTs office confirmed the remarks auent the physical conditions Of the prisoner and the circumstances existing in the federal jail. The dis trict attorneys office acQuiesced in the relief asked for and upon the de position of the bail money the prison CT was released. A temporary home has been found for the prisoner in a private family where she will remain pending her trial.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
IF PersonaI Mention


 o. c. Harland, NJ. Hanson, J. N stefrgron and Frank Tascher have talk en passage on the Northwestern for the South.
 Chas. Rudy of the Bar is registered at the Occidental.
 Louis Wolfe has returned to town.
 J. E. currler is in town to spend Christmas.
 Mrs. Louis c. Cherry will be a pas, senger on the Dolphin next sailing for the South. Mrs. Cherry will en- joy an extended visit in the States, returning in the spring,
 Mir. Cherry has recently accepted the position of cashier at the Jualin Mine and it is his intention to es- tablish his home at that place in the spring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The re- newal of the Panama canal discussion of tolls caused by the attitude of the British government, and the sug- gestion that the question be arbitrat- ed has called forth a statement from Senator Porter J. McCumber, of North Dakota. As the easiest means of es- caping the arbitration. Senator Mo Cumber proposes to allow the exist ing treaty with Great Britain to ex- pre- by limitation in May next.
 In the debates on the Panama bill last summer 1t was apparent that Sen. ators favoring concessions to Amer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
Treaty to be
 Allowed to Lapse

ican bottoms were determined to hold up indefinitely any treaty fixing the terms of submission for the arbitra- tion of the question at issue, whether the existing treaty remained in force or not. Mir. McCumber thinks that rather than put the United States in the position of violating an express
 treaty stipulation requiring arbtra- ton, this. government should let the existing convention with Great Brit. ain die by default. He is certain that even if the State Department were willing to renew the treaty the ad- vice and consent of the Senate would be withheld.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

Things have been moving fast for the past twenty.rour hours in the Joe Mcdonald case. The sensation creat- ed in the court room yesterday by the announcement of Attorney Cobb to the effect that Mir. Mcdonald was ready to come to Juneau without the formality of extradiuons proceedings, is discounted by the disclosures of the district attorneys office this morning
 District Attorney Rustgard says says that at the time Attorney Cobb made hs announcement in court in
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
MEXICAN REBELS
 WIN VICTORIES

FL PAso, Tex, Dec. 24. - A dis patch to the Herald says that the town of Casas Grandes, southwest of Juarez. has been taken by the rebels. The rebels are under the personal command of General orozco.
 It is also reported that federal colurln eight hundred strong march ing against Ascension, was defeated by the revolutionists and the com mander General Blanco, taken prison CT, The federal garrison at Ascen- sion was annihilated by the rebels on Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
ALLIES WANT TO DIVIDE ALL TURKEY
JOSEPH MCDONALD UNDER ARREST IN MEXICO

re the Mcdonald case, Mcdonald was in the custody of Mexican officers at the request of the United States. Mcdonald was placed under arrest last Saturday at Guanajuato, Mexico He is being held pending extradition,
 The papers calling for extradition were made out in Juneau and 1t is hardly probable that the papers have reached Washington at this time.
 1T the government is ready to go to trial it is quite probable that Me ceedings and ask to be brought here Donald will waive extraditiOn pro- at once.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
MT. JUNEAU LODGE
 READY FOR BIG BALL

Mt. Juneau Lodgc, No. 147. F. X A. M. have completed preparations for their first annual ball, which will be held on Thursday evening, Dec. %. at EIk5s hall. No invitations have been issued to Masons and their fam flies, who are expected to attend with out being formally invited. The dance programs are ready and they are unique and artistic in their design something entirely different from the usual ball program.
 The guests of Mt. Juneau lodge are assured of a pleasant time, and true Masonic hospitality.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
THE MIGHTY HUNTERS
 HAVE RETURNED

The launch Grace E. arrived from Warm Springs last night bringing a trio of mighty huntsmen. The per sonnel of this heroic group includes Billy Garster, Marian Goldstein, N. Jones, all of whom bear reputation of being experts in the chase.
 The gentlemen mentioned have been gone for the past month and their rendezvous was in and about the Warm Springs section, said to be rich in fish, fowl and fauna. They are all burdened with rosy, healthy compilations and are long on whis- l,ers. Other trophies seem to be lack ing-but what's the odds?
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

LONDON, Dec. 24.-The peace con. ference is holding daily sessions and all Europe is showing great interest n the meeting of the plenpotentlaries.
 The demands of the Balkan allies from Turkey have been formulated and presented to the conference.
 These demands include the cession by Turkey of al the territory lying west of line drawn from Rodosto on the Sea of Marmora to the Bay of Malatra on the Black Sea. excluding the pennisula of Gillipoli; and also the cesslon of all the islands in the Aegean Sea occupied by the Greeks in the present war and by the Ital-
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
TWO OPERATIONS ON
 lNDIA'S VICER0Y

. LONDON, Dec. 24.-Dispatches from Delhi, India, to the British govern. ment, state that Lord Hardinge, vice roy of India, who was wounded by Q bomb hurled at him from hOusetop. on Sunday, has undergone two op- erations
 The surgeons have extracted pieces of the explosive from the yiceroy's B left shoulder and should no serious complications arise, he wll have n speedy recovery His assailant has not been captured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
HIGH GRADE CANDIES

The Curacao brought me fresh lot of Augustine & Kyer's Queen Vic, toria" and McDonald's 400" choco- lates.
 These are the highest grade can. dies ever offered for sale in Juneau, and if you want the best, I have it.
 J. E. BARRAGAR,
 Post Office Store.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
Allies Demand Most
 OfTukey-Ia-EurOpe of

ians in their recent war with Tur key.
 The cess.on to Greece of all Fur keys rights in the Island of Crete is also demanded.
 The status of Albania is to be drs cided after the treaty of peace has been arranged.
 Should the allies receive the terri tory asked for Turkey will have notI ing left In Europe save the peninsula on which Constantinople is located and the Gallipolls Penninsula a narrow strip of land between the Dardanelles and the Gulf of saros.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

This morning District Attorney Rustgard received an answer from the protest sent to Attorney General wickersham in relation to the sum- mons calling Judge overfield to Cor dova to testify in a pending case. The reply of Mir. Wickersham fol- lows;
 Have no knowledge Of the occas- ion for the subpoena to Judge Over field. am wiring the district attor-
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
JUDGE WAITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

ney at Cordova for further instruc- tions in the meantime that Judge overfieId remain until further infor- nation"
 Judge overfield received a wire from the Attorney General with prac- tically the same wording. The Judge also received a wire from Judge Ly- ons, at Cordova, to the effect that he would only be needed in court one day and that he could return to Ju- neau by the same boat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
GEORGE sURFoRD GIVING
 TO HIS PATRONS

Neat and substantial little Christ mas tokens in the form of first class leather card cases and bill books are being handed out to the patrons of Burford's by George Burford himself.
 These goods are quite expensive be- ing the product of the JOhnson-Hoag Company. of New York, who have never been credited with turning out an inferior article. Mir. Burford has invested several hundred dollars in these little tokens that are being giv- en as a mark of appreciation of the good will shown his house.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

The other day an order was des- patched from Jualin at 12 non sharp for certain Xmas goods to be sent from Burford's. At 12:O2 the goods were being packed-all of which is a testimonial of some importance to the effectiveness of the new wireless station at Jualin and the business methods of Burford's.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
PEACE ARBITRATION
 RESOLUTION REJECTED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24. - The American Society for the Promotion of Peace in session at Washington, rejected a resolution recommending that the Supreme Court of the United States act as arbitrator in intorna, tional disputes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

The first mid-winter flowershow of the North will be inaugurated at the Winter & Pond Store on the ar rvial of he MRriposa, the entire up. per half of the store has been con verted into a conservatory for the display of roses chrysanthemums, car, nations and violets A cordial invi- tation Is extended to the public. It.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
SURE CURE FOR
 TUBERCULOSIS

BERLIN, Dec. 23.-Dr. Frederick Freidman, discoyerer of a tuberculo- sis serum claims that he has cured six hundred cases of the worts phases of the disease. Dr. Friedman injects into the patients body bacilli ser um obtained from turtles. He asserts that it will cure any case of tubercu- losis. He also states that should it fail he will make no charge for the treatment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
A RAILROAD AGENT
 MURDERED IN BOX CAR

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 24.-Alexander McNeil, special agent of the Mobile & Onto railroad, was shot to death in a baggage car last night and his body thrown onto bridge while the train was in motion.
 Napoleon Jones, negro porter, has been arrested and charged with the crime
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
CHRISTMAS eREETINs

To My Friends and Patrons: I wish to thank you for the friend ship and patronage extended to me during the year now drawing to q close; and hope the coming year will be one of happiness and pros perity for all
 Wishing you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, l am,
 Respectfully yours,
 F. WOLLAND.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
PRESIDENT TAFT
 ARRIVES AT COLON

COLON, Panama, Dec. 24.-President Taft and party arrived here today
 on the battleship Arkansas Presi- dent Pablo Arasomena, of the repub' lie of Panama, has arranged for a
 Christmas ball in honor of Presi- dent Taft and the visiting Americans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
WILSON FElT LIKE
 SQUEEZED SPONGE

TRENTON, Dec. 24. - Governor Wilson spent all day yesterday in his office here considering application for pardon of prisoners in the different penal and reformatory state institu. ,tions. Asked how he felt last night, Governor Wilson replied:
 q feel like a squeezed sponge"
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
HOLD
  UP A TRAIN

1 SPRINGFIELD, nlsa Dec. 24, - Last night a number of bandits de tached the express car on a Chicago and Alton railroad train, near this city, and made four unsuccessful at te mpts to blow up the safes
 They, however, secured $2O,OOO from an open safe, which the express mes. senger had not time to close. The robbers succeeded in getting away with their loot
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
TRIMMER & RITTER

See this firm for all kinds of dray- ing and hauling. We guarantee sat isfaction and reasonable prices. Coal delivered promptly. Femmer & Rit- ter's Express. Stand Burford's Cor ner. Phone S14. Residence phones 4O2 or 4O3. "
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
GOVERNMENT RAIDS
 STOCK SWINDLERS

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-A raid made on the New York offices of the Ster- ling Debenture Company, at 1902 Broadway, was followed by state ment today by the federal authori- ties that the company has sold $SS,- 100000 of stocks, most of which were bogus.
 The company maintained extensive omces and employed a large number of persons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
MAsONs ELECT OFFICERS

Mt Juneau Lodge, No 147, F. & A. M., at it's regular communication last night elected the following off cers for the next Masonic year: Wor- shipful Master, J. Fl. Howitson; Sen for Warden, H. T. Tripp; Junior War den, W. Fl. Case; Treasurer, J. w. Bell; Secretary, J. F. Pugh.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
STILL IN DOUBT
 ABOUT LEAVING

AS The Empire goes to press there is still some doubt as to whether Judge overfield will go to the West ward on the Mariposa tonight,
 The judge said that he was prepar- ing for both contingencies.
 Court was adjourned until Thurs day morning at 10 o'clock, subject to an order setting a different date which order will be issued in case he does leave tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
SENATOR GORE DECLARES HIMSELF

propriety of and advisability of nom- mating and confirming a Republican judge after sixteen years of Repub. lican rule and Democratic exile. With the very highest respect for the wishes of yourself I am obliged to dis sent think the judiciary should be free from partlsanship, but I am not So magnanimous as to favor a bench which is unanimously Republican"
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
THE HOUSE TO DO
 DEAL OF PROBING

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24. - It was stated today that as soon as Congres reassembles the House VII appoint seven new committees to begin as many different investigations of al leged national abuses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
YAeUIS CARRY OFF -,ss.... MEXICAN WOMEN

EL PAso, Tex, Dec 24 - A dis patch to the Herald states that the Yaqui Indians after slaughtering many people, at San Marcial, carried Off a number of young women to the mountains.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

SEATTLE, Dec. 24.-senator Thom. as P. Gore, of Oklahoma, writing to q Democratic friend in this city who had urged Senator Gore to consent to the confirmation of c. w. How ard as judge of the federal court for the Western district of Washington, says in part: You will have to be pretty busy in order to show me the
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
GARMENT WORKERS
 TO GO ON STRIKE

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-As result of a referendum vote the Garment Workers Unions of this city have de- cided to inaugurate a strike for in- creased wages and the improvement of conditions in the workshops.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

If quantity and quality are what you want; you should see Valentines cut glass before making your purchases. Many new and beautiful designs are displayed, not heretofore seen in Alaska. ."
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

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'll obtain elsewhere. '"
 I. J. SHARRICK.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
.SCHOONERS SINK;
 p ARE DROWNED

MOBILE, Dec. 23.-The British schooners Georgiana and Cartagena have foundered in a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, drowning twenty-two persons, including Capt. Woods and family of the Geo.giana.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
YOU GET NEW IDEAS

as you look through my holiday stock. It is a practical demonstration of pos abilities in gathering under one roof nearly everything to make people happy at Christmas time.
 E. Valentines Jewelry Store, Juneau
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
Arrested in
 Gold Case

SEATTLE, Dec. 24-C, H. Shepard, a former purser of the steamer Hum. boldt, has been arrested for conplicity in the gold dust robbery from the Humboldt three years ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
Blizzard
 Raging

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-A blizzard which is momentarily growing in fury has been sweeping over this city and the Atlantic Coast since midnight. Many vessels have been blown ashore.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
SENATOR KERN BEGINS
 DYNAMITE DEFENSE

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 24.-United States Senator John w. Kern this morning began his opening address for the defense in the dynamite con- spiracy cases.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
RUSSIA HANDS OUT CHRISTMAS GIFTS

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 24-sus- pected of beng engaged in q revolu- tionary plot the Russian government has caused the arrest of hundreds of college students in this city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

The English Plum Pudding served with the table q hote dinner at the Comercial Cafe is imported from England. It.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
WILL OBSERVE CHRISTMAS.

The force of The Alaska Daily Elm pire will observe Christmas Day, hence there will be no issue of the paper tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
posroFEIoE OPEN TOMORRow

The Postofice will be open tomor- row, Christmas Day, between the hours of 12 and p. m., for the ac- commodation of patrons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

LosT-A Greek letter Sigma Chi fraternity pin, cross-shaped, enameled front, gold base. Reward H. E.. Meyer, surveyor-General office. t.f.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
FIGHTING AT JANINA

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 28.-Dis, patches received here state that se' were fighting still continues at Ja. nina.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
Paraphrased.

Hohls-old Gotrox died worth $5,- 100000 He never took vacation in his life.
 POkus-Ah! Gone to his first rest, eh?
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
VERDICT IS "eUILTW

Al Lundgren was found guilty by the jury in his second trial. Clemency was recommended to the court
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
HICKEY GETS 20 YEARS

BUFFALO, Dec. 2S.-Hickey today was sentenced to serve twenty years in the penitentiary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
TURK FLEET
 AGAIN ACTIVE

ATHENS. Dec. 24.-The recuper- ated Turkish fleet has bombarded the island of Tenedos in the Aegean Sea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

Now is the time to buy holly at GoLDsTEINs. 'F"
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

Finest line of Calabash pipes in Alaska at BURFoRD's.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

Hot chili beans all the time at Lockie McKinnon's Mayfiower. If
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

N H. Johnson, the local fish mag nate enegaged in cod-fshing will leave on the Mariposa for Seward. From the last named place he will proceed to Sand Point. Mir. Johnson will re, turn in the spring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24
SUPREME COURT RECESS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24. - The United States Supreme Court yester- day took a recess until January 8.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-12-24

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