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The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
BRYAN DENOUNCES
 N. Y. STOCK EXCHANGE

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. S.-Speaking of the New York stock exchange, W.. J. Bryan said today:
 NO agitator in Amerca has ever disturbed vested rights so much as has the New York stock exchange, with the power to raise and lower the values of business securities. l have never been able to understand how it was that 1000 men in Now York should be allowed to band them selves together to disturb the coun' try's securities any more than 1000 men should be allowed to band them selves together anywhere else to dis turb any other part of our national life. Why should these men be al lowed to ruin any financial institu' tion simply by refusing to clear for it?
 "The testimony that is being brought out now will have much to do with moulding future legislation Legislators who have been inert will wake up now that their constituents are thoroughly aroused over the mat ter that is being laid bare in Wash ington. Men forget when public mer speak, but they do not forget wher they swear to evidence on the witness stand"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
VALDEZ GRAND
 JURY'S REPORT

The Valdez grand jury, which had been in session since Dec. 2, made it's final report to the court few days ago. They recommend a salary sys- tenn for commissioners and that gov ernment building be constructed for the permanent housing of the com missioners and the records. A dep. uty marshal was urged for Ellamar, because of the debauchery of the na' tives at that place, court house for Cordova. a land office for the Third division; that the Reservation school be placed in better sanitary condi- tion, a postal bank for Valdez, a game warden at seldovia, and it was recommended that a lawbe passed making it felony for notary pub lie to administer oaths when such per son is not before the notary.
 Many other laws were urged for the development of Alaska.
 The jury reported that they had re turned 27 true bills"
 Marshal Sullivan was commended for the manner in which he kept the court house grounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
INDIANS AGAINST
 RECLAMATION

There was a meeting in Aux village last night attended by about 40 h. dian property owners of the place. The meeting was called to hear re port from w. G. Beattie, superintend- ent of Indians schools, on a propo' sition submitted by the Juneau Com merciaI club for the reclamation Of he tidelands. The idea of allowing the tide lands to be filled in front ot their property to provide a play grounds and a baseball park does not appeal to them.
 There is every indication that a strong protest will be made against any attempt to take away their rights bv filling in the water front. A dele gation this afternon accompanied Mir. Beattie to the local land office to en- ouire about their rights to the wa ter rfont.
 Each property holder has had his parcel of land properly surveyed and recorded so that there is no question of title to the upland. Receiver Boyle told them that unquestionably they had superior rights to all claimants save the government to that part oi the waterfront abutting on their prop erty.
 MT. Beattie thinks that only solu ton to the situation is to buy tho natives out. By inquiring amongst them he finds that nearly all are vii ling to sell at fair price.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
Japanese Murder
 Case Now on Trial

and engaging in the free-for-all fight before referred to-a performance after the shooting that rather puts Teddy" in the shade
 Costello was, however, that night put on a boat and sent to the hospi tai in Juneau and came near to dy' ing.
 Carl Waldall, John Wick. John Ho- gan and Henry Otterle saw the kill ing Of Dunn. They were close to the corner of the bunkhouse when three Japs came rushing down the walk from the doorway Of the bunkhouse with Dunn. After they got of the walk to the ground. Dunn went to his knees, one Jap holding each arm, and while in that position Itow drew his sword and plunged it into Dunn's body. the weapon entering at the left shoulder close to the neck and pass ing through the body of the young man. Dunn gave one agonizing groan, then fell backwards and was dead.
 Two Japs disappeared while Itow stepped upon the walk swung his word and challenged other to come and he would serve them the same way
 The government will probably at .crlpt to show that Fushimi is one of the Japs who held Dunn while Itow ran the sword through him.
 It is said that the Dundas Bay Can nery is operated on the contract peon- age system and that Dunn, who was not able to assimalate the Jap food contemplated breaking his contract and leave the institution. The penal ty for desertion is death.
 The twelfth juror in the case was secured fro mthe fourth special ven ire in the person of John T. spick- ett. The jury as completed is as fol- lows: Ed Woods, R. A. c. Galvas, E. C. Carpenter, J. H. King, z. M' Bradford, E. G. Trentow. w. G. Pow CTS. c. F. Cheek. A. Roche, w. c. Miller, and J. T. Spickett.
 Albert Nelson. John Wick and Carl Waldan were on the stand for the prosecution before noon and told sub stantially what is described above as having happened Waldall was to undergo cross examination as court adjourned at noon.
 John Hogan the fourth witness for the government was called after the cross examination of waldall, his tes. timony was largely corrobrative of the preceding evidence.
 Henry Otterlee, the fifth witness for the prosecution took the stand about three o'colck. The case will probably consume several days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
LOTS OF TALK
 AT THE CITY HALL

his idea that it would be better to tie the steamship company with these advantages to the City dock rather than have them rebuild their own dock and have it competing with the city both in wharfage and coal. He asserted that there was no contract to be discussed but that when the con- tract which had been sent below for the company's approval, was returned, signed by the company, the matter would then be laid before the peo- pie. The council would not take, and had not contemplated taking further action, without laying the matter be- fore the people.
 As the meeting progressed it devel- oped that the agitation was more or less tempest in tea pot. Many Of the business men were under the im- pression that the city government was about to sign away all of the peo- ple's rights in the dock.
 Councilman Fries in an address went on record as being ardently against any contract.
 Councilman Miller said that he was the original objector to the coal fea. ture of the contemplated deal but was
 in favor of getting all the freight guarantee possible for the dock. He said that he was against making any contract at all.
 Councilman Femmer said that he had been annoyed by diverse persons who taxed the city government with getting ready to loot the city of its dock or words to that effect. He re- ferred to the statement in a local pa per about secret meeting being held to do the dark deed and felt that it was unfair He said that there had been no secret meetings and no dis cussion of contract but simply talk over tentative proposal and at open, public meetings. At the close of Mir. Femmer's remarks the meeting ad- journed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
Alma Group
 Is Bonded

An option at $175,OOO has just been given by John G. Smith and John Perelle to H. T. Tripp ct al for the Alma group of lode claims consisting of Alma No. 1, No. ?, No,3 and No. 1, all on the same lead.
 The discovery and location of this property was made in July 1911. The property is situated on the southeast end of Douglas island and about three miles below Treadwell.
 It is said to be in the same green stone and late contact as the famous Treadwell mines and that it is the same character of ore, and the min. eral content is expected to carry equal ly as good values.
 The lead is 100 feet strong on the surface and extends practically paral' Tel with the channel. There has not been a great deal of development work done so far, but the bond is to be taken up shortly and it is expected that work on the property will be com menced by the holders of the option within the next few days.
 John G. Smith lived in Juneau and at Treadwell years ago and worked on the ground under bond 16 years ago. He says that he always had a good opinion of the locality but was unable to do anything toward devel- opment on account of other interests and conditions existing around this vicinity at that time
 The great Dawson stampede came on in '9S and Smith together with his wife and babe (born in JuneaW, joined the mad rush. From Dawson they went to Nome and after many years in the latter place returned to the States. All the time that bit of rock on Douglas island kept calling, call ing, and finally drew him up the Cas- tineau channel once more. In com pany with John Perelle he went over to the spot that had haunted him so many years and made the discovery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
GRAND JURY
 FILES REPORT

The grand jury finished their work yesterday afternoon at o'clock and made their final presentment to the court. The report is brief and con else. The jury was in session 21 days. acted on 66 cases. conducted eleven original investigations, found 49 true bills and nine rot true bills. Two of the original investigations were dis, missed without action The jury eX- amined 236 witnesses and employed three interpreters"
 The United States jail and court house were found in a good. clean and sanitary condition; the discipline and order excellent. its conduct business like and economical.
 The grand jury recommended that an additional deputy marshal be al lowed Marshars office. the efficiency in the suppression of the sale of liquor to Indians togeth with other routine matters of the office requiring at least one or more deputies in the local of flee.
 The jury also recommends that the U. S. Commissioner be authorized to have the records of the Juneau Re cording Precinct from the initiative of the records down to the year 1890 properly indexed and those records that are in the office at the present time that are not permanently bound or in a mutilated condition. be re copied and that the expense of doing this work be paid for by the fund ere ated for Court expenses.
 The jury also expressed their thanks for and appreciation of the assistance rendered them during the progress o' their investigations by the United States district attorneys office. The report is signed by H. A. Bishop. fore man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04

Last nights meeting of the City Council except for the routine busi. ness was given over largely to the dis cussion of proposed coal and dockage contracts.
 There was a considerable attend. ance from among the business men. Remarks were made by Emery Valen- tine, Tom Radonich, Harry Fisher, Jas. McKanna, of Geddes & McKanna, and by several members of the coun- cilmanic body. Nearly all of the eX- pressions were against considering any proposal looking toward the mak- ing of a contract with any company
 Mayor Bishop made q comprehen- sive address setting forth his ideas in the matter. His remarks were along the lines indicated in the interview with him published in yesterdays is sue of The Empire. He demonstrat- ed that additional revenues would be necessary if the dock was to be i'm proved by increasing it's frontage and stated that this would have to be done if the large boats continued to dock there. He positively asserted that the tentative proposal for a con tract contained no provisions giving the Alaska Steamship Company any more rights or privileges than any other company or person operating ships to this port. So far as the city contracting to buy coal was concerned he said that the city was free to go in the open market at any time the company refused to meet reduction in the price of coal of the sanfe stand ard
 To meet the objection that Alaska coal might become available within five years he made the statement that if the people burned Alaska coal from the Westward that they would prob ably buy it from the Alaska Steam ship Company as this company owned the coal mines and would undoubtedly ship it in their own vessels. It was
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
OVERDUE GEORGIA
 ARRIVES FROM SITKA

The Georgia arrived about 7:30 last night, being two and half days over due from Sitka. It is said that she had her nose in every cove between Acre and Sitka seeking shelter from the elements. The heavy snow storms made all travel at night impossible.
 The following passengers were aboard:
 From Tenakee-o. Carlson, Tim vo' gel, Sam Estrat, Myrtle Burlington Herman Luckkai, Mike Dahl, Chas Lund, H. Blagrave, Y. Eyenni, Geo Mitchell, J. T. Olaf, Der Anderson.
 From Sitka - w. D. Copperfield Maggie Allard, Annie Lindquist, Will lie Lindquist, Nick LindQuist, Ida Moi Lee, Peter Allard.
 From Hoonah-Jas. Barnette, Mrs A. H. March, Henry Moses.
 From Gypsum-H. Marks, John Kc yatvich, and J. Carlisle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
WOMAN CANDIDATE
 FRENCH PRESIDENT

PARIS, Jan. 4.-Mademoiselle Marie Denizard, a suffragist of Amiens, and lady of exquisite beauty, and force of character, has announced herself as a candidate for the presidency of the French republic. In speaking of her candidacy Mile Denizard said:
 "Of course l do not expect to be elected; that would be absurd, l sup pose, but wish to see the effect that a womans candidacy will have on the French people. The woman's suffrage cause is steadily gaining ground, and one day women will have a real voice in the affairs of la belle France"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
KILLS DAUGHTER OF
 POLISH NOBLEMAN

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4. - Mrs. Rita Dlrovey, an actress, daughter of a Polish nobleman and wife of Fran. cisco Dirovey, retired Italian army officer, now resident of Seattle, was shot and killed here last night by M. J. Howley, of Scranton, Pa. Howley then killed himself.
 Howley, who had known the woman from the East, is said to followed her to this city. Last night he demanded money from her, and when she re- fused he drew a revolver and fired three shots killing her instantly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04

The twelfth juror was secured out oI the fourth special yeuire at 4:SO yes terday afternoon and the Jap murder trial was commenced by the opening address of District Attorney Rust gard The district attorney went into the matter quite fully talking more than half hour. Attorney Cobb for the defense made no statement and court adjourned at 5:3O until 10 O. clock this morning. when the prose cution commenced introducing exhib- it's to be used as evidence in the case. Albert Nelson. the governments first witness was also before the jury for the purpose of identifying certain of the exhibits
 The government charges that the crime is murder in the first degree and that it was committed at Dundas Bay Cannery on July IL, 1912, at about II o'clock at night.
 The story of the crime as the gov ernment will probably attempt to prove is about as follows:
 Albert Nelson. the cannery super intendeut was awakened at his cot tage about II or r o'clock at night by some Japanese. who told him that there was trouble in the Chinese buukhouse and that some one was killed Within five minutes Nelson was dressed and at the Chinese bunk house. In the mean time he had sent word to arouse the white men at the place to come to his assistance.
 AS he approached close to the bunk house he saw the defendant, Itow, standing swinging a sword in his right hand and holding six.shooter with his left. The Jap fired toward the doorway of the building and threw the gun and sword on the walk in front of Nelson who picked them up. The sword. about 24 inches long. was covered with blood Shortly after there was a free-for.all fight on the porch of Nelson's house. where Japs and Mexicans had gathered. Frank Dunn was found dead in front of the Chinese bunk house The tide was coming in and was within five feet of the body.
 When Itow was swinging his sword he shouted to some people in the doorway. You fellows come out here. and will kill you" That was about the time he fired the shot. The man who was hit by the bullet was a Mexican by the name of Fer uaudo Costello. The bullet entered his right chest and passed within a half inch of his heart. This did not prevent him. however, from running down to the superintendents house
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
ROCKEFELLER TO
 "COME ACROSS:

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-After being hunted for months by process servers, counsel for William Rockefeller has accepted service of subpoenas reQuir- ing Rockefeller's presence before the Congressional committee which is in- vestigating the so-called money trust.
 Rockefeller has been playing hide and.seek with the minions of the law since last June. It is expected that he will testify before the committee some time next week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
MEAT DEALERS IN
 FAIRBANKS INDICTED

A grand jury which has been prob ing into the matter since the begin ming of the court term, December ?, at Fairbanks, has returned indict' ments against all firms and individ- uals engaged in the meat business in that town. The accused are charged with selling diseased and corrupt meats and provisions, and also for bringing diseased animals into the district.
 The indictments are returned against the Pacific Cold Storage Com pany. Fairbanks Meat Company Whites Market, H. E. Parkin, O. A Waechter, Litsey's Market, and Shoe maker & Miller.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
STEAMER DOLPHIN
 SAILS FOR NORTH

SEATTLE, Jan. 4. - Steamer Dol phin, of the Alaska Steamship Co., sailed for Juneau, skagway and way ports this morning at ten o'clock, with the following cabin passengers:
 For Juneau-John Conboy, James McNamee, w. c. Irish, L. E. Buell. Go Wong, w. B. Stratton, Ira D. Bron son. Bruce Shorts, N. w. Bolter, C. K. Former, c. w. Abercrombie. H. D Barnitz, P. F. Jackson, Miss l.. smith Miss G. Oliver, H. S. Back, w. F. Gil more.
 For Douglas-Mrs. J. N. stoody Miss stoody, Miss Veronica Claus sens, Chas. Zalvint.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
CASTRO DOESN'T
 WANT TO GO

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Although he had engaged passage to Europe yes terday, Cipriano Castro, the exiled former president of Venezuela through his counsel today was grant cd a writ of heaeas corpus by Federal Judge Halt, and the government will have toshow cause why Castro should not be admitted to the United States. The case has been set for hearing on Jan. 10.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
BOISE EDITORS ARE
 IN A NOTED CELL

BOISE. Idaho, Jan. 4. - Sheridan Curzen, and Broxon, editors and pub fishers of the Capitol News, who are serving ten days sentences for con tempt of court are confined in the cells formerly occupied by Mover Haywood and Pettibone, who were tried on a charge of procuring the death of Governor Stunenburg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04

WASHINGTON, Jan. An his an- nual report to the secretary of war; Major General Leonard Wood, chief of staff of the United States army urges the restoration of the army canteen, and the enactment of legis-
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04

LONDON, Jan. 4.-The relations ex- isting between Bulgaria and Rou- mania have reached delicate stage in the discussions of the peace con ference,
 The question at issue is the recti-
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
BLACK BEAR FOUND
 WITH WHITE EARS

Henry Moses, the well known fur dealer who returned on the Georgla last night brought with him the pelt of bear that is somewhat of a freak of nature.
 The pelt is that of black bear with white ears. Mir. Moses says that 1t is unusual to meet with pelts of this kind.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
AUTO BANDITS
 GET RICH LOOT

CHICAGO, Jan. "A big touring automobile drew up in front of a jew elry store on State street last night and one of the three occupants jumped out, stepped across the sidewalk, smashed the plate glass window, seized tray containing diamonds valued at many thousands of dollars, ran to the car, jumped in and the au. tomobile sped rapidly away.
 The police fired number of shots at the escaping bandits, which they returned, no one being injured, how. ever, by the fusilade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04

NEW YORK, Jan, 4. - Whitelaw Reid, former Ambassador to Great Britain, who died in London, was bur jed today at Sleepy Hollow. James Bryce. the British ambassador was an honorary pallbearer, President Taft and many other notables were present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
FORMER ALASKAN
 HEAD OF BUREAU

SEATTLE, Jan. 4.-William T. Per kins. former resident of Nome, has
 been elected chairman of the Alaska
 bureau of the Seattle Chamber Of Commerce. Mir. Perkins takes a great deal of interest in Alaska, al- though he has not lived in the terri tory for several years. He was can didate for Governor of Alaska in 1904,
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
LOUIS R. CLAWS SUED.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-The gov ernment has commenced suit against Louis R Glavis to recover $S22, which sum it is alleged, he withheld while special agent of the govern ment
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 4.-After bat ting for many hours in terrific storm and wind that blew at the rate of sixty miles an hour the battle ships Utah, Ohio, Virginia, Georgia Nebraska, Idaho and Minnesota ar rived in Hampton Roads last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
MILLINERS' TRUST
 THE LATEST THING

CHICAGO, Jan. 4. - A new trust which is to embrace the entire country is in process of formation in this city an dNew York. The trust will include all the wholesale millinery concerns of the United States, and will have a capitalization of $25,OOOOOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
DOUGLAS ISLAND PROPERTY BONDED
Batdeship Runs Afoul
 of a Lively Breeze

The frigate Jamestown which was being dismantled was torn from hei moorings here, drifted to sea and took fire, and is total loss.
 The battleships suffered no damage and weathered the gale without mis haps of any kind.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
Bulgaria And ROumania
 May Now Have A Clash

flcation of Roumania's frontier as a compensation for that states neutral ity during the war. Roumania asks that her boundaries be enlarged, and as this can be done only at the eX. pense of Bulgaria there is strong ob- lection from that country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04

NEW PORT NEWS. Va, Jan. 4 = Twenty.two persons including H. A. Gilbert, his wife and the crew of the steamship Julia Luckenbach, were drowned in a collision which sank the ship today in Chesapeake bay. The Luckenbach collided with the Brit ish steamer Indrakuala.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
Gen. Wood Would
 Restore the Canteen

lation for the elimination of unfit of ficers from the service.
 General Wood says in relation to the restoration of post canteens that their abolishment has not tended to in crease the morale of the army, as was expected by its advocates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
RAILROAD MAN DEAD

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Rosewell Mil Ter, chairman of the board of direct ors of the Chicago, Milwaukee 6 St. Paul railroad died in this city last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
STEAMSHIP AMERIKA
 IS DRIVEN ASHORE

NEW YORK, Jan. 4. - The Ham, burg-American liner Amerika bound outward went ashore in gale in New York bay, off Tompkinsville. Tugs have gone to her rescue, and she will probably be pulled of without ma terial damage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04

NEW YORK, Jan. A. President Taft said today that he was in favor of submitting the controversey between this country and England over the Pa mama canal tolls, to arbitration by the Hague Peace Tribunal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
.AdrianOpIe
 For Turkey

LONDON, Jan. 4. - In the peace conference today today the Turkish delegates fatly refused to surrender Adrianople. It is the consensus of opinion that Turkey will not recede from her position.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-04
THE DUKE OF
 ABERCORN DEAD

LoNLoN, Jan. 4.-The Duke of Alb. ercorn, one of the oldest Scottish peers of the realm, died here today of pneumonia. The duke was 76 years old.