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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-05
HELPING GIRLS TO EDUCA-
TION.

The Herald believes that all possible
publicity should he given to the fact OF
the noble gift. by George W. Bracken
ridge of San Antonio. to the University
of Texas. of the sum Of $4,000. This
money j. to be loaned to young womel
wishing to study law. medicine architec
ture. The University Bulletin has this t.
say on the subject:
The money is loaned to young wo-
men who. without this aid would
not be able to obtain a University
education. UD till the present time
nearly every yOungwoman who has
studied Medicine in the Medical
Department at Galveston has been
able to do 50 through the generous
aid of Mr.. Breckenridge. Ont Of
a class of nearly fifty Young ply
sicianS who graduated in June the
student taking first hOnOrs and the
student taking second hOnOrs were
both Young women"
One Of these students was a Rus
sian girl. who has been in the Uni
ted States only six wears. The 9th
or is a graduate Of the Academi"
Department ins Austin. She supported
herself while i'm the University and
ii the same time helped support her
widowed mother 1t has taken
years Of heroic effort on her part
TO obtain the two degrees she holes
from the University of Texas. Her
perseverance and couragc are now to
he rewarded with a splendid Situa
ton. the income of which will en-
able her and her mother TO live in
comfort.
THE story Of this young woman
should be an inspiration to every
ambitious boy and girl in Texas. no
matter how poor, who wishes to OBJ
tain a University education. 1t may
take hard work and sacrifice. but a
good education is possible in Texas
for every aspiring young person.
II is one Of the blessing Of our great
public school system. at the head of
which az an integral part. stands
the University"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-05
Il. f. WILSON

The Corpus Christi Caller and Her
AMI, paws the following tribute 70 the
memory 81 Ben. +. Wilson, the wei
known frisco conductor, whose death
occur red several DAVIS ago.:
aIn the death Of Ben +. Wilson. Cor
TIs Christi loses an esteemed citizen
: and the Brownsville road is deprived
of the services Of one Of its most widely
known and rightly loved employees.
Nominallv. Mr. Wilson was Il train
man. a conductor. And in every sense
of the word he was n conductor.-a fear
less man gifted with the rare faculty OF
craciousness. courtesy. integrity. gener-
osity.
TO every man, to every woman, 70
every child. Ben Wilson was "tncle
Ben" i'm time Of need. and his person
ality was made up of the most kindly
and luminous optimism. I'm 4 way, ne
was quaint. original. different from most
Of those about KIM. He was possessed
of a high philosophy though he would
have been loath to admit thiS-and he
made a Spq,ialt> Of scattering sunshine.
Men have hold higher positions than
Mr.. Wilson. have operated i'm broader
s,,berrs. done more substantial work.
made themselves More known to the
world. but none has endearcd him
self more sincerely To those with whom
he has come in personal contact. Truly
Ben +. Wilson Is worthy q rcmrm-
brapce. and he will he sadly missed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-05

It il evident that The morning cable
grams coming out Of Mexico City 70 some
Of the papers are not only carefully cen
Sorcd. but also most ably edited by the
rrnS0r$ We read how the foreign en-
baNsieS pass resolutions commencing
their rcSpc tive governments fer their
prOmplncSS recognizing llucrta-Which
seems somehow 4 little inconsistent with
the a|lop02etic rather Shamcfaccd, AZ
titudcs of these same governments on
that same subject. We read how the poor
Americans keep away from clubs ana
other public places t. avoid being hui
inflated by the criticisms Of those same
foreigners on The failure Of the United
States TO recognize Iluerta. American
citizens in Mexico City appear to blush
everything they think Of President VIII
sons lack OF appreciation Of the Mex
lean president de tacto.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-05

The Americans in GuaymaS are not
willing TO remain there. They ask for a
warship to take them away. Americans
are BY no means unanimous about stay
ing in Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
SOCIETY WOMAN FORGTVES
 POOR SON-IN-LAW
U-O

BOSTON, Sept 15.-"Yes, it is true We are really reconciled," said Happy Jack" Geraghy last night, in answer to the much discussed question of the re ported reconciliation between the Ge raghtys and Mrs. Amos Tuck French mother of Mrs. Geraghty.
 One of the chief causes of the gen eral family reconciliation, which has been long suspected but never actual ly admitted until today, is the com plete happiness of young Mrs. Ge raghty in her new sphere as the wife of a poor man and the mother of his son, and the fact that Jack has sue ceeded in making good as a husband and provider
 Mrs. Geraghty was a popular mem Der of New York and Newport society member of a family of millianaires when she married Jack Geraghty ar automobile salesman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
 MAKES GOOD HEADWAY
O-0

WASHINGTON, Sept J6-The con ference committee that has the tarin bill in hand is said to be making good progress. IL is believed that it will reach an agreement and report the bill back to the two houses of Con- gress this week, and that the houses will sustain the report Most Of the Senate amendments will probably be accepted by the House conferees. Rep resentatiye Oscar w. Underwood. chairman of the House ways and means committee heads the House conferecs and Senator F. M. Simmons. chairman of the Senate finance com mittee, heads the Senate c0nferees.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
PARLIAMENTARY COUNCIL
 ENDORSES W. J. BRYAN
O O

THE HAGUE, Sept 16.-The Inter parliamentary Council discussed a res olution proposed by Richard Bartholdt of Missouri, a Republican member ol the American Congress. declaring that the conference approves Secretary Of State Bryan's plan whereby the na- tions bind themselves to submit dis putes for investigation by an impar- ial commission before resortng to hos tilities, and requests the governments to enter into negotiations 10 secure
 The debate disclosed a unanimity Of sentiment in favor of the general idea. but differences of opinion as 10 Wheth- CT the proposed text of the treaty should be approved.
 Finally, Mir Bartholdts motion was adopted in an amended form. express ing heartiest approval of the idea and requesting the Permanent Committee on Arbitration to take it under consid- eration and incorporate it in the com mittee's proposals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
SULZER HAS MANY
 FRIENDS IN ALASKA

Gov. Sulzer has many friends in AL a5ka even # he has many enemies in New York It makes no difference how his enemies jump on him. nor how many political schemes they work to bring about his downfall, he will still have plenty of friends in Alaska who would be proud to take him by the hand and call him friend. This was called to our notice by an incl dent which happened at the benefit given at the Dream theatre last night Among the pictures flashed on the screen was a Pathe Weekly showing the inauaguration ceremonies of Sul- ger as Governor of New York. When his pictures were shown they were erected by a loud burst of applause which continued as long as the pie lures were on the screen.
 You had better come to Alaska, Gov ernor We have no Tammany hall here and We would be proud to greet you as one of -Ketchikan Mail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
JUNEAU DRUG COMPANY
 OPENS THIS WEEK

Tn. Juneau Drug company under .ae mMua-.m.ar of Owen Arus.aI, formerly ot Hu.oVtou Montana is n...- established ta the uev Jaeger King au.ldH- next ,r the Alaska steam
 mi.s. This is ou. 5r. tae a.a.eet rsIus.. structures put up in Juneau -l.s I.s season and is of tl. new uaa.w .p- e< wood construction Mr. tr-r ITS ieas, 0. Ju. entire Hu.6r-. The entire lower aaor s |. l. entirely t...'.d .o tl, Ju-
 .. Nu..rt upper floor is araa-ed ..r lv.re apartments. Tu. upper floor Is already finished and in use. .1. ,o~.- floor is r3v reesivma the
 HsHua tw.a.. .aI E-r. Arus.al will oa.. tn. uee establishment toward .H. .a-. si th. uresya, week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
ARCTIC ICE IS
 APPEARING EARLY
O O

NOME, Sept 16.-Dr. Emil Krulish, who recently returned from a trip to ,ue Arctic aboard the revenue cutter Bear has had some very interesting experiences. lie reports having had quite an exciting time just below Point Barrow. The ship became hard and fast in the Arctic pack after bucking the ice for SO miles. At one time they just escaped being crushed by a whirl- pool of small icebergs. After reaching open water five miles north of Point Barrow d northeast wind carried the ice off shore and they were able to proceed on their journey. A stop was made in St. Lawrence Bay to repair a leak made in the shlp's bows while caught in the ice-jam The cruise lasted 23 days. and 1700 miles were covered, all told. Dr. Krulish reports that many walrus, seal and polar bear Were seen. He used several rools of films in taking photographs. A stop was made at all the Eskimo villages.
 He will return to Juneau via Unal- aska and Seward but will not be able t0 reach the KuskokNim this year, ac- corIus to present plans.
 Cold weather and ice are coming early this year. It showed at Nome August 27.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
SENATE WELL GIVE ALASKA BILL RIGHT OF WAY
BURGLARS VISIT
 RAYM0ND'S TWICE


 The department stores of the Ii. J Raymond company were burglarized twice last night, and the till of the cash register tapped at each perform auce. and all happened before 12 O, clock The first call of the night wis .tora cost the establishment $47.50 The second visit depleted the tiu to the amount of $l7.50. One of the op orators, Lawrence Mccoy, was caught in the act during the last performance and ls now in the federal jaiL His ac. oompiice is still at large but it IS ex- pected that he will be m custody short Iy.
 Everything seems to indicate that the same parties, OF parties operating m conjunction with each other have been uon- ali of this kind of work about Juneau Entrance to the Ray moud stores Was effected from tine .raar door us smashing in the glass pan eL The first entry Was made between .6.40 and 7:l5 last evening. X cash sal, vas mad, after the safe was locked up and the money distributed hroua1out jhc tills of the cash reg tster. L D. MuIiigan was the last ro lock up, which was at 6:40. At 1.l5 Air. Delzeli came down at 7:l5 ad entering the establishment mo- uced that the rear door had been broken open lie had come in as a matter of recommendation for a custom or and after waiting upon him. went to tine cash register to put away the money ou the sale when he discoy- cred that the u.s had been robbed. lIr. Raymond Was notified of the oc- .ugreuce bu. 1t was believed every thiu- would be safe for the night at least and tine broken door was nailed I'D a-l tho store again locked for the u.ehL
 About II o'clocl, Mr. Nuligau. on his way home. noticed a man In -gI.sua's coat working at the ulls Tn ,h. uu glare of the electric IigHts. m, alarm was given and several per sons started for the scene Aiulusa1 a.. upta t5 e.t into the store but had difficulty in geuu- the key to work. Fred HamDurg and William Mercpan, raa down the alley and reached the rear of the establishment just as young Mccoy was coming from The buidius He was seized and brought to Front street and afterWard turned over 10 Policeman Tom Dull Yom- Mccoy refused to name his ac- compjce He was searched and $137O of the loot recovered, One dollar in silver was found on the floor near the hack door and also a ring. Young Me Coy is merely boy scarcely more than l6 years of age
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
NELSON AND OSBORNE
 GOING AFTER STOCK

George Osborne left for the States on the Dolphin, and Jorgen Nelson left on the Spokane this morning to join him. Messrs. Nelson and Osborne are old time business men of Nome and Iditarod. They have a long time lease on the Guffy building. the con- tract for the erection which has just been let. They are making the trip to the States for the purpose of SC lecting the stock for their new jcwelry establishment which is to occupy the Guffy building.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
PASSENGERS ARRIVING
 ON THE NORTHWESTERN

The Northwestern arrived from the South at 2:30 this afternoon bringing the following passengers for Juneau:
 C. N. Hall, E. M Roche, A. N. Sund- strom, c. W. Salmonson. N. c. Taylor c. Williams. Royal A. Cunnison, J. C.. Oliver. F. Mcdaniel and wife, C. F.. Whittlesey, c. Fox, Mrs. & Elweu, Miss Helen Elwell, and Miss Annie El- well, and ten steerage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
KING WOULD PARDON
 HIS ASSAILANT
O O

MADRID, Sept. 16. - King Alfonso, conferring with the Premier. Count Romanones, today, insisted that the Government, which has now under con sideration the case of the anarchist, Rafael Sanchez Allegro, should pro pose to the King to pardon him. Ale gro attempted to assassinate King Al fonso on April 13. He fired three shots at the King, but failed to in jure him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
DIX PREDICTS FAIR
 TRIAL FOR SULZER

CHICAGO. Sept 16.- Former Gov. Iohn A. Dix of New York, comment ing today on tn. plight of his success scr. said
 "I believe William Sulzer will obtain a fair trial The public has taken a like view ana there is no public excite ment."
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16

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The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
ALASKA THIRD IN
 GOLD PRODUCTION
O-o

WASHINGTON, Sept 16.-The to- tai gold output of the United States for the year 1912 was $93,5OO,OOO ac- cording to a statement issued today by the director of the mint Alaska ranked third among the American com monwealths in gold production, it's contribution being $1719S,60O.
 Colorado continues to rank first in gold production; California is second, and Nevada fourth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
COMMISSIONERS COURT
 IS VERY BUSY TODAY

A jury in the commissioners court is trying the trespass case agaWsr Henry Shatmck in which Mamie ua venport is the compIaiuin- witness. simon IIelleurhal as special comse for the complainine witness is prose cutting the case and William Bayless of the firm of ShacklcforI and Bay less is counsel for the defense.
 N. Norano is in jail pending hear ing in the commissioners court on the charge of stealing some carpenter tools and selling the same ro Green broth CTS. the secondhand dealers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
COLLEGE PRESIDENT
 IS FOUND GUILTY
-O-O

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Sept 16. - President Elijah A. Harley, president of Franklin college, was found guilty this morning of assault and battery for whipping his father. He alleged that he did it on account of the treatment his father had accorded his mother.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
Chamberlain -WiCkerSham
 Bill First for Long Session

WASHINGTON, Sept 16.-Thc Unit ed States Senate yesterday agreed to make the Chamberlain-Jones-Wicker- sham railroad bill the unfinished bus mess of the Senate on and after De- cember Sth. This will give the bill the right of way in that chamber from the beginning Of the regular long ses- sion of Congress, and give it daily con sideration, unless that be waived un- der the unanimous consent rule. un- iii it shall be disposed Of
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
CRAIG & RAYMOND TO
 ERECT GUFFY BUILDING

J. II. Gufy, the Nome druggist. who recently took a lease on a lot belong ing to the Olds estate on Front street left for the States on the Spokane this morning Before leaving Juneau he let the contract to Craig & Raymond for the erection of his new business building which is to be occupied by a jeWelry store.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
FRISCO MAN MAY
 BUY ALASKA CANNLRY
o

J. N. IlaHr'o. San Francisco is a local visitor u0 Is here in the inter- ests ol California capitalists who are considering taking over the NakaJ can u.ry. Mr. HaIIr has chartered the Spray ana wlu go down to the cauuery as soon a- weather conditions permit
 ketChikau Miner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
DE VRY AND SAMELSON
 PHOTOGRAPHING Ij-NENI

Phil De Vry and \. J. >ameI-ou ar. two expert commercial and ast pho tosraphers that have recently come to Juneau for the purpose of doiu- the town. They m7kn a specially Of interiors and are aoN taking views of all the business establishments in Juneau. In a few days some of their work will be on exhibition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
TRAINMEN RESPONSIBLE
 FOR TRAIN WRECK
-O-O-

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Sept 16. - Coroner Mix found Engineer Miller, of the White Mountain Express, and Conductor Bruce C. Adams and Flag man Charles II. Murray of the Bar liar Dor Express, criminally responsible for the wreck at New Haven last week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
CHARGES AGAINST JUDGE
 OF U. $. CHINESE COURT
O O

WASHINGTON, Sept. l6. - Carges have been filed in the House of Rep .resentatives against Judge Rufus F. Thayer, Judge of the United States District court at Shanghai, China. He is accused of neglect of duty and ir- regularities in his expense account
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
PASSENGERS LEAVING
 ON THE SPOKANE
co O

The Spokane arrived from Skagvay and left for the South al S o'clock this morning taking the following passen- gers. For Seattle -C. D. Root A. F. Mei.ndcr J Nelson. J. $. Norman and wife. E A. Zindcl T. F. Morton. F. Lindsay, J. II. Gury R. T. Boyd. Elm. cry Valentine. Mrs. Valentine and Mad cline Valentine, for Petersburg Win uIe Denny.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
PASSENGERS ARRIVING
 ON THE AL KI
O-O

The Al-Ki arriving from the South yesterday brought the following pas sengers for Juneau: George Bettes. w. NJ. Hammond, Marie Hanson. H. Ahrenstadt, John Ness. Fly Dupree. II. L. Denton, Mrs. Milo Parish. Miss Dor is Parish and Master Irwin Parish.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
VALENTINE PERSONAL
 PROPERTY TAX IS PAID
O

Lee Pulver, acting for Emery Val entine. this morning under protest paid the personal tax levy made by the city. eurichiug the city bank ac count to the amount of $111.20. Yes terday Mir. Valentine would not pay but agreed to put Up 8 bond and ler the city sue for it. The city this morn ing decided to take the money OF goods and let the other party start litigation if there is to be any
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
HUMBOLDT MEETS
 EXCURSION PARTY

On the last trip down the Humboldt met a large excursion Of Arctic Broth erhood membership under the care of J. G. Grant of WraueeH going Co Pat- .r-uuz for good time. There were more d.aa -- n the party headed for the great fishing village.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
AIdrich Discourages Thaw.

LITTLETON, Conn.,, Sept 16.-In a discussion with Jerome, as he an nounced his decision today, Judge Aid rich said that he had searched the statutes and as far as he could deter mine they failed to reveal law under which a man in Thaws pOsition-a a lnatice charged with crime-could be eXtradited.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
FAMOUS AMERICAN
 MISSIONARY DIES

TOKYO, Sept. 16.-Dr Daniel Cros- by Green. senior missionary Of the American board, died here yesterday. Dr. Green was one of the most influ- ential of all foreigners in Japan. He was decorated by the Emperor with the degree of the Rising Sun.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
GEORGE BFTTES ARRIVES
 FROM FIRST CITY
O

G.ur-. H..u.H who I- now tn. Alas aa representative ol the Seattle Brew ing and A.tne company arrived in Juneau ou the AIki from Kttchikau yesterday ..r. B.ro- says things are lively down about rb, First city, be- ..a.E a- men and their families ar rived .l Kelch.hu. The msu are me- e.ale- that hay, con. rp .o uGld Ibs lu".ase storage tanks lor .a. standard OI company at that place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
DUTCH WOMEN TO
 GET RIGHT TO VOTE

THE HAGUE. Sept 16.-The Dutch cabinet today announced it's intention of granting the right to vote to women The matter will be presented to the legislature at an early date as a gov ernment measure.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
PASSENGER ARRIVING
 ON THE GEORGIA

The Georgia arrived from Sitka and way ports last night with the follow ing passengers:
 From Sitka-- Dr. J. w. Johnston, John Goodell, w. A. Bruner, J. B. Con- neTy, Wm. Jackson, w. c. Beattie, and Chas. Carlson
 From Chatham-P. H. Davie, Theo- dore Peterson.
 From Tenakee-A. w. Watson, H. D. Scanlon, Myrtle Burlington, Mrs. Ed. DickensOn, D. Curran, Bernice Parker, D. c. Abrahams, Ed Snyder, A. Larson Pete Kosta
 From Hoonah-Mrs. l.. Kane, Miss May Kane, and Miss Rose Kane.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
H. S. TAYLOR HERE TO
 ORGANIZE MINING CHAPTER
O-O--

H. s. Taylor, Pacific Coast secre- tary of the American Mining Con- gress. arrived on the Northwestern to- day for the purpose of organizing a chapter of the American Mining Con- gress. He is staying at the Occiden- tai hotel Mr. Taylor is a journalist, and for many years has been on the staff of the Chicago Mining World.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
Canadian Court Investiqates.

N''aNIe' OOUI IIINCSNISaNCS'
 MONTREAL, Sept 16.-The Kings bench court continued the hearing on the Thaw habeas corpus proceedings until Thursday. The court announced that it would make inquiry into the ac- tion of the immigration department in depOrting Thaw to the United States
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
NATIONAL. LEAGUE.
YesterdaY's Scores

At Cincinnati, ?; Philadel- phia, 2 Called in the tenth inning on account of darkness. At Chicago-New York, 4 Chicago, 8. At Pittsburgh-First game: Boston, G.; Pittsburgh, 5. Second game: Pitts burgh, 6; Boston, 1.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
70. \. M." DANCING
 CLUB ORGANIZED

The 70. \. M" dancing club is the very latest social organization to take life in Juneau The society mum Ierine about fifty couples from Jul neau's best circles was organized last week and the first dance will be gwen Thursda. night of this week from 9 co F al Elks' hail. The social events are for members only. The club starts out under suspicious circumstances and ifs success is assured
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
GEORGE LAkOCI IS
 MENTALITY DERANGED
70 O

George l-akoci. recently au.E.d from Dawson in poor heaHh a.d na- become apparently deraa-ad mentally. He was taken Co st. Ams ho-u,a. yesterday for treatmeu, and .h.rs are hopes that he will soon r.core.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
THAW WINS POINT
 IN FEDERAL COURT
O-O

LITTLETON, N. H., Sept. 16.-Unit ed States District Judge Edgar Aid rich caused the suspension of all pro ceedings in connection with the Harry K. Thaw case He set no date for further proceedings under the habeas corpus writ, but remanded Thaw to the joint custody of the United States mar shal and the sheriff.
 The hearing is regarded as a victory for ThaW.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
GOV. STRONG DUE
 HERE SUNDAY
O

\ cab.eeram received from Gov J. Y. a. strong today says that he win leave Seattle tonight on the Jefferson lor Nctchikan He viii sail from ket- cuihaH ou the Alameda which is sched- aled Ja sail from Seattle Thursday eEe- u.a-. That should bring him to Ju- u.au Sunday .gUn.u-.
 Mrs. ~.rol- will accompany he Gov ..rrr oU tl. trip
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
COrdOva to Boost
 Alaska Auto Road

COBDOVA, Sept lG. - Citizens of Corloya last night organized an Alas ka Good Roads Club for the purpose of cooperating with Fairbanks to se- cure the establishment of an automo. L.e road from ChitIna to Fairbanks
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
W0RKMfN DISCOVER
 VALUABLE NECKLACE
o-o

LONDON, Sept 16.-Workmen this morning found a diamond necklace valued at $65OOO0 under a sidewalk. The necklace had been stolen when in transit from Paris to London.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-16
Schmidt Was Dismissed from Priest
 hood.

Cabicsrams received from NaiuI Germany. state that Schmidt was de- clared to hc insane there bytar. Iaas- ing Germany and that hr had been suspended from tho priesthood lE the Bishop of the church that place.