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The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
IMPORTANT CASES APPEAR
 IN WESTWARD COURT
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 News notes of the district court pub lished in the Valdez Prospector of the th12, say:
 The time of the district court dur ing the past week was principally oc- cupied with civil matters, the case of greatest importance being the case of Pedrin vs. Beastin Copper Co.,, which was tried on the tenth and elevenths before a jury and decided in favor of the plaintiff for $4,OO0. The case of Maurice D. Leehy vs. John E. Ballaine was set for trial during the November term of court. If possible, it will come up on December 18th. The case of the United States vs. Joseph Diggs, ct al, civil suit to recover on a bond for shortage in the Cordova postoffice. The case will be heard at the next Cordova term of court The crim- inal case against Joseph Diggs was tried last fall at Cordova and resulted in a verdict of acquittal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
NEW ELECTRIC COMPANY
 TO SLASH VALDEZ RATES

VALDEZ, Nov. 20. - The Valdez Electric Co.,, which was organized last week by local business men, plan to sell electric current at two-thirds the rates charged by the present company. The officials of the old company i'm mediately announced they would meet all cuts.
 The new company will purchase cur rent from the Hes Co.,, operating the plant formerly leased by the Alaska Water, Light & Telephone O., now generating power from a plant built the past summer in Solomon basin at an expense of $5O,OO0. The new com pany have secured the signatures of many business men to the long term contracts presented by them for in- dorsement. Many business men of the town are hopeful that the vast devel- opment of mineral claims on the bay will require the full capacity of both plants; others, however, are doubtful if two companies can succeed in as small a community.
 The incorporators of the new con- pany are E. E. Ritchie, William Fin ical, William Wilson, c. E. Bunnell, IF. M. Boyle, w. H. Blackwell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
NELCHINA STRIKE CONTINUES
 TO ATTRACT PROSPEcTORS
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VALDEZ, Nov. 2O.-During the past week many prospectors have left Val deZ for the Nelchina and the next week will see many more started on the way to the new camp discovered last summer. The great majority of the men who have left here made hurried trips into the new camp last fall, locat- ed claims, and were so well impressed with the outlook that they came to the coast to secure working outfits of food and tools, and a few are even taking in small thawing plants with which to prospect the ground.
 But little excitement was caused last summer when the first news of the strike was made, as the number of fake camps had been exceptionally large of late, but what few miners went into the district reported that it looked good to them. Others followed with the same report, and to date hardly a man of experience who has visited the district, but has reported favOrably on the outlook for a large output of gold during the next season ig the claims already located continue to pan out as well as the indications warrant the owners in believing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
COMMISSION WOULD GIVE
 WOMEN $6 A WEEK

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 19.-Accord- ing to the recommendations of the State wide conference called by the State industrial welfare commission, $825 a week shall me the minimum wage for experienced women workers in mercantile and manufacturing es- tablishments and laundries, and 54 hours a week shall the the maximum hours of work. The conference also recommended that a woman shall work one year before considered ex- perienced, and that $6 a week shall be the minimum wage of inexperienced workers. No woman shall be em- ployed after S:30 p. m.
 The welfare commission will hold a meeting probably December 13. at which the recommendations may be discussed by those in favor or op- posed to them.
 The S:30 o'clock closing recommen- dation does not apply to women em- ployed in hotels, restaurants, canner- ies, confectioneries, telegraph and tel ephone offices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
BUSINESS
 ON UPWARD TREND

J. F. Chamberlin and son William returned on the Mariposa last night from an extended trip to the West ward Mir. Chamberlain brings back encouraging reports. The entire sec ton, from Cordova to Knik, he says, is living in an atmosphere of expec- tancy and he thinks their hopes are we'll founded
 The Nelchina strike and several small ones around and back of each of the principal towns, Seward Valdez and GOrdOya, have lent new courage to the people. It is MT. Chamberlin's opinion that no matter what the gov ernment does in relation to the coal situation. that these towns will ex- perience a revival and enjoy a period of material prosperity. But of course with the great coal fields under de velOpment and with railroads under construction there would be an unpre- cedented industrial boom
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
NOTED ROADHOUSE MAN
 LEAVES FOR THE SOUTH

s. Meyers. who runs the roadhouse at Five Fingers on the WhitehOrse- Dawson stage route, and is also in charge of the w. P X Y. wood yards at that point, passed through Juneau last night on his way to the Outside He will first go to Medford, Oregon. where he has property interests that require his attention, and from there on to San Francisco to meet his fam fly. who went out about a month ago and are awaiting his arrival prior to visit to Los Angeles during the ap- preaching holiday season. Mir. Meyers expects to return North in about six weeks.
 In speaking of the work being done on Nansen creek, about 50 miles to the westward from Carmacks, MT. Mey- CTS said to an Empire reporter:
 During the past summer there were eight or ten men at work mostly of whom were engaged in development of th,.r claims. Two of them how ever, struck pretty good pay and took out about a thousand dollars in gold dust for their seasons work, but it is yet too early to make predictions as to the future of the creek.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
LESLIE'S WEEKLY SAYS
 ALASKANS ARE NOT CROOKS


 In a recent issue of Leslie's Weekly appeared an article on Alaska from which the following excerpt has been culled:
 If any ordinary business man had bought a piece of property for S7.2O0,- O0O and it had produced $5OO.00O,O 900 with scarcely any effort at develop mont, he would have set aside large percentage of the revenue for further exploitation. That is what the peo- pie of Alaska now want They feel that the country has been footed long enough. At least a portion of the wealth that is being taken out of soil and waters should be expended in making life worth living in the Ter ritory
 There should be at least one Ameri- can railroad running from the coast to the interior and kept open through out the year. so that mail and sup plies can reach the interior without the long delay of dog teams. And the men who are making it possible for these vast revenues to be produced in Alaska think it is about time that they were being considered as American citizens and not as crooks
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
REWARD OF $500 FOR
 TRAIL MURDERERS

VALDEZ, Nov. 19.-United States Marshal F. R. Brenneman has pub lished an offer of a reward of three hundred dollars for information lead ing to the arrest and conviction of the murderer or murderers of the men found dead on the Valdez-Fairbanks trail.
 On or about August 1st, 1913, Ole Nelson and Herman Anderson left Fairbanks, Alaska, to go to Valdez ov- CT the Fairbanks-Valdez trail. A short time afterwards both men were shot. killed, robbed and their bodies con- cealed in the brush near the trail at Willow creek, which is at the junction of the Chitina-Willow creek and Val dez-Fairbanks trails.
 Description of Ole Nelson-Twenty- eight years of age, complexion very dark; long, heavy, black hair; low fore head; black mustache; eyes dark and small; wore number nine shoe; Fin lander.
 Description of Herman Anderson True name Herman Kosta; age twenty six; height five feet seven and one half inches; weight 16S pounds; light brown hair; dark blue eyes; short, thick and heavy hands; tooth left side gold; front teeth filled; pock marked very plainly around the nose; heavy shoulders; deep chest; shoes number eight, tan, half worn; collar sixteen and one-half; soft brown hat No. 2.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
BIG ATTRACTION AT GRAND TO
 NIGHT AND TOMORROW.

An interesting production of Opie Reads famous play, The Starbucks," a strong Western drama, which is pro- duced in two reels, by the American Film Co.
 A drama that is enthralling, and that holds you by magic spell This famous and interesting drama by such a noted and celebrated author alone is treat. The excellent acting of the American Film Co.'s show, coupled with the authors masterpiece produc- ton, makes the show tonight a big feature.
 Also other films of good, laughable comedies and farces; showing the "Gaumont Weekly" of the latest events. Dick and Daisy" a very pleasing and Imaginable comedy that will make your sides ache.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
DIAPER CLUB MANIFESTS
 INTEREST IN CHILDREN

At the regular meeting of the Ora per Club, held yesterday afternoon re ports from the different committees were heard.
 The Club desires to put itself on record with regard to the matter of public amousement for children, viz: It is hoped and suggested that all places furnishing entertainment for the public set aside certain hours for the children of the town and see that the offered be of a nature suited to ehe good of the young. It is also hoped that the parents will make a note of this day and help the children to observe it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
WILSON SEES ULTIMATE ELIMINATION OF HUERTA
REGULATIONS FOR
 COASTING ISSUED
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 Capt. J. T. Martin wishes to an nounce through The Empire that he will rigidly enforce the police regula- tions in reference to coasting. Capt. Martin says he does not want to pose as a kill joy but for the protection of life and limb these regulations must be enforced. Violators will surely be placed under arrest The following regulations must be adhered to-
 Court House hill is barred.
 All coasting on sidewalks is
 barred.
 All coasting below Fourth ave
 nue is barred.
 All coasting on business streets
 is barred during business hours.
 Capt. Martin says there is plenty of room for coasting above Fourth street on such streets that are not used for bushes or heavy travel They will not be molested in the sport in such section so long as they behave and keep off the sidewalks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
GOVERNMENT WOULD CANCEL
 KETCHlKAN MINING CLAIMS

The local land office has received no tice of charges from the commissioner of the general land office against the mineral locations of Albert F. Rich and Orson M. Arnold, for the Boston and Boston No. lode mining claims sit uated on the waterfront and adjoin- ing the townsite of Ketchikan.
 The government alleges two causes for cancellation: the non-mineral na- ture of the land and fraud in making the entry.
 The right to possession of the shore line of this property has been a question before the courts for the past two years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
carranza An Artful Dodger.

MORALES, Sonora, Nov 20 The negotiations which were broken off yesterday between special representa- tive Hale and the Constitutionalist leaders, resulted from the refusal of the members of the Carranza Cabinet to answer certain questions propound- ed by President Wilson through Mir. Hale.
 It is asserted that the act of Carran- "a in asking Hale for his credentials, was simply subterfuge to avoid an- swering the questions. Carranza had absented himself from two conferences with the American envoy, and the lat ter declined to continue further par leying with him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
POVERTY NOT A CRIME,
 ACCORDINF TO DAVIS
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SEATTLE, Nov. 20. - Jeff Davis. president of the Hoboes of America, ap peared before the convention of the American Federation of Labor yester- day afternoon, and asked that organi- zation to aid them in the abolishment of the vagrancy law.
 Friends of the Hoboes of America use the argument that they should not be arrested for having no place of shelter and no food. Poverty ought not longer to be considered a crime. and idleness, whether of the rich or lowly ought to be classed in the same category.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
UEELANAW WILL MAKE
 ONE MORE TRIP NORTH

SEATTLE, Nov. 19.-The steamship Leelanaw, of the Skagway Steamship Co.,, winch has arrived from the North with full cargo of ore, will make one more Yoyage to Skagway, after which the vessel either will be put in the Or ientai Trade or seht to Panama.
 The immense amount of freight ready Co be seut to the Orient for which no space can be found, makes it probable that the Leelanaw could easily find load in case it is decided to send her there. In the event that the Oriental trip is deemed inadvis- able, it is said the vessel will be sent South in the Panama trade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
HIGH SCHOOL AND
 TWO GRADES MOVE
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Today the members of the fifth and eighth grades and of the high school began the task of moving into their new quarters in the city hall build ing. The student body of the grade classes were out early transferring their desks to the new building from the old. For the high school students new furniture has been purchased Workmen are busy today setting the desks in position. It is expected that tomorrow the grade classes may work in their new quarters, and that the new school rooms will be working in full force by next Monday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
COURT WILL HEAR MRS.
 HAZARDS CASE TOMORROW

SEATTLE, Nov. 20.-The state su- preme court has decided to hear the appeal petition of Mrs. Linda Burfield Hazard Nov. 21
 Mrs. Hazard, who was sentenced to from two to fifteen years for man. slaughter because one of her "starva- tion" patients died, has a writ of er- TOT. Her attorneys declare she was accused of willful murder and con- victed on a different charge.
 The specialist will ask the highest State tribunal to grant her permission to present her writ to the United States supreme court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
PinChOtiSm in Control
 of Conservation Congress

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-The Ma tiOnal Conservation Congress water ways committee reported favorably on the resolution for federal control of all water franchises, with compensation for privileges. The resolution was adopted by the convention. This is regarded as a signal victory for the policy of Clifford Pinchot, and former Secretaries of the Interior Fisher and Stimson.
 In the heat of the discussion on con- rol Of waterways before the National Conservation Congress, Dudley G. Wooten. a delegate from Seattle, an
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
Federation of Labor
 Will Enter Politics

SEATTLE, Nov. 2O.-By a resolu- ton which passed the convention of the A. F. of L.. today. all national and international unions and labor organi- cations are urged to take active part in political affairs. to the end that the American Federation of Labor may be prepared to launch a political party under it's own name any time it may so decide
 This is matter that has come up before the conventions of the order ever since its inception, but has been defeated heretofore by those who were afraid it would work injury to their order by mixing politics into it." said a prominent A. F. of l.. man today. Tt is evident from the vote taken that a change has come over the opinions of the members in this regard"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
CHARGE THAT CANNERYMEN
 EVADE ALIEN LAWS

H. H. Stevens, member for VancOuv- CT in the Dominion parliament, at meeting in Vancouver, declared can nerymen were trafficking in naturali- zation papers. He said that where canners obtained naturalization papers for a fisherman and he did not work for them next year, the papers were turned over to the next Japanese who came along.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
BERGMAN HOUSE IS
 NEARING COMPLETION

The Bergman House, one of Juneau's new and modern hotel buildings is re- ceiying the finishing touches. The two upper floors are already finished and the furniture which arrived a few days ago is being installed. There remains some work yet to be done on the main floor but it is moving along as rapidly as is consistent with good work. There are over fifty fine rooms in this latest addition to Juneau's hotels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
TREADWELL BOASTS
 A GOOD SKATER
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Skating magnates are endeavoring to arrange another race, and there seems to be some hopes of pulling it off. It is said that there is a young man at Treadwell that is very fast on wheels. It has been reported that he and his friends are willing to back their opinion with some money, that he can successfully contend with Ray ROrobaugh. If this is true it is ar gued by persons in the skating game that a match will result
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
NEW POWER HOUSE IS
 STARTED AT SALMON CREEK
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The machinery in the new upper power house of the Alaska -Gastineau Mining Co. at Salmon creek is being limbered up, although the generators will be in condition to turn out power by the time the new Nordberg com pressOr is installed at Perseverance, The natural flow of Salmon creek will furnish considerable power but noth- ing in comparison with the capacity of the plant when everything is in working condition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
NAMES BATCH
 OF NEW CONSULS
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20-The names of the new appointments by President Wilson which were sent to the Sen ate today include Mansfield Miller of New York, to Seoul; Thomas Sam mons of Washington, to Shanghai; Geo. Siedmore of Wisconsin, to Yoko- hama Dana Child was appointed post master at Spokane.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
Huerta Proposes Insulting
 Toast to President Wilson

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 2O.-At a re- ception by the diplomatic corps last evening, President Huerta proposed the toast "I ask you to drink with me the health of the American people"
 The toast indicated a pointed distinc- tion between the American people" and the American government"
 President Huerta greeted Charge d. Affaires O'Shaughnessy in the most ef- fusive manner embracing him after the manner of Mexicans and express ing extreme delight at the meeting of the distinguished American citizen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
WRANGELL CITIZENS PAY
 VISIT TO JUNEAU

A party consisting of Dr. Dawes, Chas. Duffy and J. J. McTague left last Tuesday evening on the launch Tonic for Juneau, via the Rocky Pass and Rake Village. The Doctor has bus mess to attend to at Rake and Ju- neau, however, he will hunt ducks and geese enroute, thus combining pleas ure with business. The party will re- turn via Wrangell Narrows. They ex- pect to be gone about ten days. - Wrangell Sentinel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
Lane Favors Govt Ownership.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-Secretary of the Interior Lane, in addressing the Conservation Congress. said that fin stead of giving land grants to Alaska railroad companies, to build railroads, the government ought to build the railroads, and we as the government should take the land grants ourselves"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
NEW PROGRAM AT
 ORPHEUM TONIGHT

The following very interesting pro- gram goes on at the Orpheum tonight for the first time:
 Forest Ranger" a Lubin drama
 "The Governors Clemency," a very strong melodrama
 Triangle" dramatic tale of the eternal three by the Selig company.
 'The Money Question" one of the good Essany comedies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
AFOGNAk FOXES PRO-
 TECTE0 UNTIL 1918

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-Secretary of Commerce Redfield has issued a new ruling governing the killing of foxes in Alaska. Under the terms. of the order just made public, it will be un- lawful to kill foxes on the Afognak res ervation until 1918, and unlawful to kill land otter there until 1915.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
NEW FAITH ANNOUNCED
 BY SECRETARY DANIELS

ST. LOUIS, Nov 2O.-Secretary Dan iels outlined his ideas of a new free dom in speech here today. He said:
 'I hope We will never have a spine less race of mugwumps who are moved by every kind of doctrine without fixed convictions on our great public ques- tions Better, far, narrow partizanship with robust faith, than dilettante mug wump voting by whim or prejudice" |"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
CLUBMAN SAID TO
 BE TRAIN ROBBER

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2O.-Edw A. Fiske, Burlingame clubman, was arrested yesterday charged with hold ing up the Southern Pacific train last Friday and robbing the passengers.
 Owing to the prominence of MT. Fiske, there is considerable excite ment in the city over his arrest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
LEAVING
 ON THE MARIPOSA

The following took passage for the South on the Mariposa last night:
 For Ketchikan-H. R. Burke, Jack Davies, A. Shyman, L. L. Harding, E. C. Raine, William Ferguson.
 For Seattle-Mrs. V. A. Paine, c. T. Baldridge, J. J. Meherin, Emma Wat CTS, G. R. Dickie, Frank Buck, T. L.. Westerholme, J. G. Johnson, Dr. Maule, l.. Wernecke, and s. Moss.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
MUTINOUS CREW UNDER
 GUARD OF REVENUE CUTTERS

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20. - The crew of the British freighter which sank the sailing vessel Rosalia, mu- tineed soon after and the freighter returned to this port with nine men under guard American cutters are guarding the mutineers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
GOOD TIMES COMING
 UNDER NEW TARIFF

KANSAS CITY, Neb., Secetary Dan iels, addressing the Kansas City com mercial club, predicted an era of pros perity and good living under the opera tion of the new tariff
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
TED LAUGHLlN WINS.

In the race at Jaxon's rink last night Ted Laughlin won over John Connors by a foot and a half. There was large crowd present. The pictures were all good and appreciated. There will be new ones tonight.
 Friday night is turkey night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
HINTS TO THE WISE .

You may save a doctors bill by hev- ing a hot water bottle in your home. We have a two-quart, pure gum rub Der, hot water bottle at $50, guar anteed for two years. It will probably last longer. Let us send you one. Phone 3. Dorans Drug Store. 20-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
CARRANZA AND HALE
 FINISH CONFERENCE

MORALES, Nov. 2O.-Negotiations between Wm. Bayard Hale and Gen. VenustianO Carranza have been bro- ken off. Carranza and his stan left this morning departing Southward. The result of their conference has not been made public
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
GOV. TENER TO GUIDE
 THE NATIONAL LEAGUE

HARRISBURG. Nov. 20.-Represen- tatives of the National league yester- day rendered Gov. Tener the presiden- cy of the organization. The Governor took the matter under consideration, replying that he would give a definite answer today.
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 PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20.-Gov. Te- her has formally accepted the presi- dency of the National Baseball League.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-When the Huerta toast" incident became known to President Wilson, together with the general condition of affairs in Mexico. he took it as indicating the disintegra- tiOn of the Huerta government Mr. Wilson is convinced that the dictator will eventually be eliminated from Mex ican affairs
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
WILSON SELECTS PINDELL
 FOR RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-The name of Henry NJ. Pindel, of Perio, will be sent by the President to the Senate for confirmation as Ambassador to Russia, according to statements is- sued from the White House.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20

Mir. McCombs will discuss with Pres ident Wilson the proposition made by the Democrats of New York, that he take the lead in the reorganization of Democracy in the Empire State. He will also doubtless give his final an swer as to the acceptance of the French Ambassadorship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-20
LEAVING. ON HUMBOLDT.

The following passengers left on the Humboldt last night: Rev. J. H. Condit, c, T. Baldridge, I. w. Pitcher, w. A. Bissett, H. S. Dicuss, Mrs. Dicus, Miss Beryl Dicuss, Clarence Dicus, l.. Harding.