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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1913-07-24
Daily Thought.

Run away from gossip as from a
pestilence, and keep in your souls
great ideals to solace your solitude
Ada G.. Sweet.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1913-07-24
70. Daily Thouoht :

The purest and most lasting human
friendships are permeated with an ele.
ment Of reverence.-Austin Phelps.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1913-07-24
Had Made a Chance,

Clergyman have hazy recollec-
ton of marrying you before" Act
ress-"You did, but not to this gen.
tleman."-Life.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1913-07-24
Revised,

Revised.
Nah bredren," cried Boston COL
ored preacher, we must be like great
Caesars ghost-aboye susspishun."-
Life.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1913-07-24
Simple Test of Tea

Simple Test Of Tea. ~
A tea test is to reduce a few leaves
to a powder on sheet of white p&3
per, and if there is artificial colorfng
it will be noticeable on the paper. Z
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
.SOLONS LEAVING
 THE CAPITAL CITY

Yesterday evening witnessed the real exodus of Alaska's law makers, although the members of the legis- lature had commenced to disperse on Friday with the departure of Senator Ray and Representative Ingram for the Westward. Senator Sutherland and Representative Driscon left early Saturday to catch Whitehorse train from Skagway and they were followed Saturday night by Senators Roden and Representative Burns. The four mem bers expect to catch the first boat down the Yukon. Representative Ing ersoll sailed for his home in Ketchi- kan on the Humboldt yesterday morn ing. Senator Tanner went to his home in Skagway on the Spokane.
 Those departing on the Spokane were Senator B. F. Willard, Senator Conrad Breeding, Senator Elwood Bru' ner. and Representatives E. B. Col lins, F. A. Aldrich, Milo Kelly, N. J, Svindseth, Charles D. Jones, J. c. Kennedy, F. M. Boyle.
 Representatives Robert D. Gray and Thomas Gaffney are still in Juneau and will probably remain here until Governor Strong arrives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
Tolls on United States
 Cable Cut In Two

business institutions in the country. People will very naturally take advan- tage of the convenience of a cable ser vice if it is within reach.
 With the greatly increased business that will follow the proposed change in the schedule it is stated that there will of necessity have to be some changes made in the service in or der to handle the business. The pres ent force will have to be greatly in- creased-probably a double shift and a night service established which will of itself also tend to an increase in the business.
 NJ. P. P. Floyd who is in charge of the Juneau government cable of flee said that he had had no advices on the subject, but that if it went into effect that there would naturally be a very large increase in the demands upon the service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
SENATE CONFIRMS MAJOR STRONG
ALASKA GIRL HURT
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Newton De Guire received cable news of an automobile accident in Portland yesterday in which his daughter Minnie Caudle was perhaps fatally hurt. The girls were cross ing Holiday avenue when they were run down by a speeding automobile. They were taken to St. Vincent's hos pital. Miss DeGuire was hurt in. ternaly the extent of which is not known, and Miss Caudle was report ed as dying at the time Mrs. DeGuire sent the cable.
 Mir. and Mrs. DeGuire and their daughter lived in Katalla for seven years. The daughter was sent Out side to attend school. She and her companion graduated from the high school together and at the time of the accident Miss DeGuire was pre- pairing to join her father in Juneau where he has recently established him. self in business.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
Terms of Alien Bill.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 3.--he Webb anti-alien bill that passed the California State Senate provides that aliens that are eligible to citizenship in the United States may acquire and hold lands the same as citizens. All other aliens are limited to specific -ights conferred upon them by exist ing treaties between the United States and the nations of which such aliens are subjects. In the case of the Jap anese the bill prohibits them from the owenrship of farming or agricul- tural lands while permitting them to own residences, factories and shops. Leases of agricultural lands to s,.ch aliens are permitted but they are linn ited to periods not exceeding !hree years. Aliens, ineligible to citizenship, are not permitted to inherit lands. The present holdings of aliens are rn no wise affected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
CHADWICK WILL
 BE NAMED JUDGE

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Stephen J. Chadwick, Associate Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court, will be appointed United States Dis trict Judge for the Western Washing ton district to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge Cornelius H. Hanford. Judge Clinton w. How ard, of Bellingham, was appointed to this position after the resignation of Judge Hanford, but the Senate failed to confirm him before the adjournment of the 62nd Congress, so there has been a vacancy since March 4th.
 The appointment of Judge Chad wick to the vacancy is hard blow to the regular Democratic organiza' tion in Washington. It has recom' mended Judge William Hickman Moore, former Judge of the Superior Court at Seattle, and former Mayor of Seattle for the place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
MINING SEASON AT
 HAYNES OPENING UP

Things are looking good around Haines. said J. J. Kennedy. the we'll known merchant of that place, who arrived in Juneau yesterday. Min ing men are getting active and prep arations are under way for very busy season. John Rosene is still in the East looking after the interest of his railroad project. the Alaska Midland. John Rosene, Jr., came up on a late boat and will look over the railroad company's affairs while there. This road is certain to be built because the tonnage is there. This summer par ty accompanied by the best mineral experts in the United States will spend enough time in the Rainy Hol- low section to investigate thoroughly the properties now developed and de- veloping
 Jack Blick. superintendent of the Porcupine Gold Mining Company, is on the ground and has been busy for the past two weeks adjusting things preparatory to starting the seasons work which will commence in anoth- CT two weeks. They will employ about forty men, but there is plenty of help in Haines.
 Superintendent Knight, in charge of operations on Senator Dicks prop erty is on the ground and will com, mence operations as soon as the snow is of. Last fall the ground was thor oughly tested out and proved very satisfactory. They are now getting machinery into place preparatory tc starting on a large scale.
 Tim vogel is getting ready tc start up his hydraulic mining opera tions on Cahoon creek. Altogether Haines has much to look forward tc and no complaints to make"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
FRANK MANLEY'S HOT
 SPRINGS HOTEL BURNS

FAIRBANKS, April 25.-A telegram from Hot Springs says fire, which started in defective flue, retsroyed the Manley hotel and natatorium We'd nesday afternoon. The loss to the building, the costliest structure in Alaska, is s1OO,OOO, and the contents $25,OOO. The structure was built by Frank Manley, wealthy mine op- erator in 1906 on the site of the low CT Panama Hot Springs. It was the largest log building in Alaska and one of the largest structures in the inter for. It was closed in 1911 for lack of business, due to the decline in pla- cer mining.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
OVATION TENDERED
 TWO LEGISLATIVE IDOLS

Senator Henry Roden, Our Heinie," as he is affectionately called at home, and Representative William T. Burns, of Fairbanks, left for Skagway 'Satur. day night enroute to the Interior. Senator Roden and Representative Burns were two very popular mem- bers of the Alaska Legislature, not only with the assembly but also with the people generally. There was a large crowd of admirers down to see them off. The Juneau High School band, in which Senator Roden has taken such marked interest, turned out in force and played lively airs pending the departure of the ship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
CALIFORNIAN LEAVES FOR
 CRUISE OF INLAND WATERS

William O. Edmands, of Upper Lake, Calif., left yesterday morning with John Johnson on the latter's launch Clara D. for a cruise around Admiral' ty and other islands of Southeastern Alaska. He expects to return to Jul neau in about three weeks. MT. Ed mands is seeking specimens of ami nal life, curios and other interesting specimens for the Panama Pacific ex position. Mir. Edmands is famous sportsman and former college athlete He was a member of the Harvard Soar crew and track team in the late sos.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
DEVELOPMEN WORK
 ON A.-J. PROGRESSING

The hillside down below the City dock which is being cleared for the mill site of the Alaska-Juneau ore re- duction plant is undergoing a rapid change. Nearly all the stumps and logs have already been disposed of and the work of blasting out obtru- sive rocks is moving along. A large force of men is employed, Another force is engaged in the work Of put, ting in a raise in the traffic tunnels recently completed to make room for the electric cable for the electric troll ley system which is to be operated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
ORPHEUM PLAYS TO
 CROWDED HOUSE

There was crowded house at the Orpheum last night to witness the very excellent offering at this popular place of entertainment. Burlesque comedy and "Pathe's Weekly" to- gether with a clever drama, "The Light That Failed a study in tenn peraments, and the Sunset Gun" a beautiful Grand Army play completed the program which will be repeated tonight. Tuesday night Signal Lights" a spectacular play; "The Leading Man." and "A Picked Span iard," comedies, will be featured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
EXAMINATION FOR PROMOTION
 IN SIGNAL CORPS WORK

Lieutenant Potter and Mrs. Potter, of Fort William H. Seward arrived in Juneau on the Georgia and have taken apartment at the orpheum hotel.
 Lieutenant Potter is here for the purpose of conducting an examina' tion for applicants for promotion to the degree of MISE. in the signal ser vice. P. P. Floyd, in charge of the government cable service in Juneau and Alexander Whitworth, of Sitka are taking the examination at this time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
BRITISH KICK
 AT NEW TARIFF

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Great Brit ain has filed protest with the United States government against the pref erential provision of the American tar if bill that reduces the tariff five per cent on those goods imported into this country in American ships. The Brit ish government has represented that the provision is in contraventicn of the treaty existing between the two countries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
SEVEN GOOD LOTS FOR SALE

,have seven choice business and residence lots for sale, some of them on good terms and some for cash These lots are all located in the best residence and business district of Ju neau, and are worth today 258o more than is being asked for them, and will be worth double in twelve months Anyone looking for good investments in real estate will do well to call tele phone No. 3-4 or 5-2.
 GEO. F. FORREST, Agt. St
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
HUMBOLDT TAKES FEW
 IN EARLY MORNING

The Humboldt left for the South yesterday morning, taking the follow ing passengers from Juneau:
 For Seattle-Mr. and Mrs. Harry Styles, George Kill, J. Robertson.
 For Petersburg-Al. Shyman.
 For Ketchikan-Col. c. E. Ingersoll, Mrs. Fairfax, and Earle Mercer
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
BLASTS HuRLs ROCK THAT
 TEARS HOLE IN DOCK

A large piece of rock hurled by a blast from a great height on the hill side where the Alaska-Juneau Com pany is clearing up it's mill site, struck the warf ten fet from the Worthen sawmill this morning and cut a hole one foot in diameter through the three-inch planking and then disappeared on the beach below.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
MRS. MADSEN ARRIVES
 FROM SKAGWAY TOWN

Captain Peter Madsen, of the good ship Hegg, as his cruising launch is skagway cottages to Juneau and has called, recently lowed one of his Skagway cottages to Juneau and has set it mp on the Delta formed at the mouth of Gold creek. Yesterday Cap tain Madsen was made happy by the arrival of Mrs. Madsen and the little girls.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
BIXBY INDICTED FOR
 WHITE SLAVERY

LOS ANGELES, May 5.-George H. Bixby, the Long Beach millionaire, who was subponaed as witness in the Rosenberg case, was indicted satur- day for violating the Mann white slave jaw. The indictment is belived tc be the first of several that will be returned against leading people of this section.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
Why Morgan Baked.

WASHINGTON, May 2. - John F.. Ballaine, of Seattle and Seward, Alas ka, testifying before the Senate com mittee on territories said that J. Pier. pont Morgan declined to assist the Alaska Northern railway because the Guggenheims objected. He said that George w. Perkins said there should be no railroad construction in Alaska until the patents for the coal mines were issued by the national govern ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
RAILROAD DUG UP
 CASH FOR TEDDY

BOSTON, May 2.-President Chas. S. Mellen, of the New Haven railroad. testifying before the Interstate Com merce Commission, said that the rail. road had given $200,OO0 to the Roose yelt campaign fund in 1904 when Col. Roosevelt was a candidate for election to the Presidency against Judge Alton B. Parker
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
RAYMOND AND COMPANY
 GIVEN SUPPLY CONTRACT

Jack Hayes last week let the con tract to H. J. Raymond & Go. for the camp supplies to be used in connec tion with the construction work on the Sheep creek government wagon road. This work is to be hurried through to completion as socn as pos sible.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
Mnl Apply Referendum.

ST. LOUIS, May 5.-Speaking here last night of the action of the Cali fornia Legislature in passing the an ti,Japanese legislation, Dr. David Starr Jordan, President of the Leland Stanford, Jr, University, said that the people of California will appeal from the action of the legislature to the peo- pie of the state through the referen. dunn laws that are in effect there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
TRIMMER & RITTER

See this firm for all kinds of dray' ing and hauling. We guarantee sat lsfaction and reasonable prices. Coal delivered promptly. Femmer & Rit' ter's Express. Stand Burford's Cor ner. Phone 314. Residence phones 4O2 or 403.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
Japs to Boycott California.

TOKYO, May 5-The commercial organizations of this city have decid ed that if the California legislature should pass the anti.alien bill that is pending before the legislature that every commercial concern in this city Mil decline to exhibit at the Panama Pacific exposition that is to be held in San Francisco in 1915 and that the Japanese trade that heretofore has gone to Calofornia ports will be di' verted and routed by way of Puget Sound.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Delegate James Wickersham, testifying before the Senate committee on territories, asked "why should the United States not establish a naval base in Alas. ka. The distance between Alaska and the Orient is 1000 miles shorter than the distance between Puget Sound and the Orient. If the United States should go to war with Japan there is not enough coal on the Pacific Coast to produce steam for the American navy for 90 days. With government built railroads and the coal mines of Alaska developed the fuel question for the Pacific fleet would solve itself. We need the government built railroads as a part of the na- tional defense" He said there are ample resources in Alaska to war rant the construction of the rail- roads.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
BRITAIN RECOGNIZES
 HUERTA GOVERNMENT

MEXICO CITY, May 5.-The Mexi- can government today received ofiic- ial notification of the recognition of President Huerta and the government of which he is at the head from Great Britain. The United States has not acted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
California Alien Law
 Through Both Houses

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 5.--The anti.alien land bill passed the House of Representatives Saturday evening as it passed the State Senate.
 Secretary of State William J. Bry- an, who remained at the state capital until the passage of the bill, said in a speech just before departing that he expected that the people of Califor- mia would express the final judgment of the bill through the referendum.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05

Last month the cable office in Ju' neau did approximately $2,OOO worth of commercial business and $500 worth of official business and the amount received will perhaps total equally as much if not more. This means that with the new rule in effect the people of Juneau will be saved fully $I.OOO each month on telegraph
 tolls for the amount of business that is now transacted. But, it is estimat- ed that with the tolls reduced to one half the present schedules, the busi- ness will be trebled if not quadrupled even without any great expansion of
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
For homemade pastry and best coffee go to 'U and I" Lunch Room.
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Bids for painting the Decker build
 ing, Juneau, Alaska, two coats of pure lead, any color, will be received at the office of B. M. Behrends Company Inc, up to 1O:OO p. m., Saturday, May 10th. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. 5-5-6t
 B. M. BEHRENDs COMPANY, Inc
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
St. Louis Not Afraid.

ST. LOUIS, May At the opening of the peace conference today An drew Carnegie declared that the Amer ican navy is able to cope with Japan or any international situation that might develop and that there is noth ing to fear He asked all that were not afraid of Japan to stand up Everyone in the vast audience rose tc his feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Secretary of State William J. Bryan wired the President today from Sacramento, say, ing that he had returned to that city and would remain there until the leg islature concluded it's labors with the anti-alien land bill
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
Japs Hold Secret Meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-Three thousand Japanese were in a mass meeting all last night and part of to- day. Americans were barred from the meeting and none will divulge what transpired.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
WiCkersham FavorS Naval
 Supply Base In Alaska

Saturday before the United States Senate committee on territories, Fal- con Joslin, the Fairbanks railroad man. said that the old Senate commit. tee on territories favored government construction of railroads in Alaska but not their operation by the govern ment. It was thought, he said, that they could be operated more effective. ly by private companies that would lease them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05

SEATTLE. May S.-It has been an nounced that there will be reduction of 50 per cent in the commercial tolls on the United States military cable and telegraph lines beginning with July 1st
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
JUNEAU LOSES TO
 sKAGWAY 5oWLERS

A team of Juneau bowlers played the Skagway champions yesterday at the Gateway city and were defeated by 14S pins. The Juneauites made the trip to Skagway in Dr. Kaser's gas boat. Santa Rita, leaving Juneau Sat urday night and returning home yes terday evening. Those of Juneau who made the trip included James E. Bar ragar. Sim Fireman. Samuel Guyot, E. L. Hunter, Jay w Bell and pr. Kaser.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
Japs May Lease Lands.

SACRAMENTO Calif., May 2.-The State Senate today adopted an amend, ment to the anti-alien bill that permits aliens that are eligible for citizenship to lease agricultural lands for periods of three years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
MONTENEGRO SUBMITS
 TO INEVITABLE

LONDON, May s. Premier Asqulth announced this after noon that King Nicholas has bowed to the ultimatum of the powers and will evaeuate scu- tarl.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
Japan Prepares for War.

TOKYO, May 5.-The Japanese to- day gave orders for the construction of four dreadnaughts for the navy. They will be built at the Japanese yards.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
Lanan Officially Protests.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-A Tokyo cablegram received today says the Japanese government has instructed Ambassador Chinda to protest at Washington against the California alien law just passed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
Bryan Meets LeqisIature Again,

Bryan Meets Legislature Again.
 SACRAMENTO, Cailf., May 3.-Sec retary of State William J. Bryan met Gov. Johnson and the members of the legislature in a second conference Saturday afternoon at o'clock. IL is understood that Mir. Bryan eX plained the objections of the Japan csc to the Webb bill that was passed early this morning just after mid night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
PIONEERS OF ALASKA
 MEET TUESDAY NIGHT

Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo No. 6, will meet Tuesday night, May 6, in odd Fellows hall at & o'clock. All visit ing members invited to be present. -5-5.2t J. T. MARTIN, Pres.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
DAWSON LIGHT
 PLANT BURNS

DAWSON, May 5. - The Dawson electric lighting plant burned down yesterday. The city is in darkness and there is no power for the mines. The dredges have all closed down.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
U. s. RECOGNIZES
 CHINESE REPUBLIC

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The United States government decided upon the recognition of the Republic of China today, and forwarded notification of its action to the Chinese government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
Delayed Dispatch Brings
 News of Confirmation

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The nomination of Major J. F. A. Strong to be Governor of Alaska confirmed today by the United States Senate The of Major Strongs poinment made April 18th and his sent to the Senate April 2 The delay in the confirmation was due to the absence capital of Senator Key Pman chairman mttee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
A. c. WITT HAS
 FILED DIVORCE SUIT

A. c. Witt vs. May Witt is the title of q suit filed with the clerk of the district court today. The action is brought for divorce. Both parties live in Haines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05

JERSEY CITY. N. J., May 2.-Pres' ident Woodrow Wilson, in a speech delivered here this morning, warned the political bosses that are attempt ing to prevent the Democratic party of New Jersey from carrying out the provisions of the Democratic plat form. that the day of the political boss is over in the United States, and that the people would settle with them. He urged the members of the legislature to listen to the people rather than obey the dictation of the bosses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05

PORT AU PRINCE. Hayti, May B. President Auguste, of Hayti, died here yesterday. The President had been i'll for some time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05

The foregoing dispatch is one of those that were held up some place
 along the Canadian line between Whitehorse and Ashcroft. It was sent from Seattle on the evening of May 1st, and should have been received at Juneau Thursday evening-or, at the latest, Friday morning. It is the ex' planation of another delayed dispatch from Washington, dated Friday and
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
SOCCER FOOTBALL TEAMS
 PLAY THIRD TIE GAME

The Juneau and Douglas soccer footbal teams played their third tie yesterday on the Juneau grounds. The score was: Juneau, l Douglas, l.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-05
CURACAO OFF THE
 MUD BANKS AGAIN

KETCHIKAN, The Curacao sailed from here for Seattle, last Friday May 2, in good condition.