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The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
CITY TO FILE AN APPEAL
 DELINQUENT TAX DECISION

The city attorney was directed to file an appeal from the decision of Judge R. w. Jennings in the matter of applying to the district court for an order of sale for delinquent taxes. This resolution was passed after a very thorough discussion of the de- cisiOn recently made by the court and after the reading of several decisions from analogous cases throughout the country. Several members of the coun- cil volunteered to contribute out their own pockets sufficient funds to carry the appeal through to a final decision. It was argued that if the technicality was corrected and a new notice pub lished as was suggested by Judge Jen- nings, and that the order of sale was made that the defendants in the case would take an appeal anyway and that the city would gain nothing by such course.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
Currency Bill Gets
 Big Majority in Senate

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 - The ad- ministration currency bill passed the United States Senate yesterday eyen- ing by a vote of 54 to 34 in the shape in which it came from the Senate committee on banking and currency and as it was agreed upon by the Democratic caucus. Tn addition to the votes of the Democrats the measure gathered strength from both the Re publicans and Progressives as the roll was called. The result was greeted with applause in the galleries notwith- standing that it has been expected.
 Will Go To President Monday.
 It is said that the House will prompt ly acquiesce in the Senate amendments to the currency bill and that it will go to the President Monday for his signature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
REPORT NEW STRIKE IN
 THE CHISANA DIGGINGS

w. Kingston J. Kingston and Homer Messier, recent arrivals from the Chi sana diggings, assert that when they left, about Nov 1st, there was a con- siderable stampede on to Scotty creek, which empties into the Chisana, 50 miles below Chisana City, where it was reported strike had been made There wer3 about 1,000 men in the camp when they left, scattered over considerable territors Mir. Kingston says pay was found on Gold Hill, about IS feet to bedrock. The party have ! number of claims and will return, tsl,- ing in their outfit via Dawson. When the men left provisions were short and prospecting was being careird on un- der difficulties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
NEW YORK SKYSCRAPERS
 MAY BE CURTAILED

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The heighths of buildings commission, appointed by the board of estimate and apportion- ment, finds conclusive evidence of need of greater public control of build ing development The present almost unrestricted power to build to any height, over any portion of a lot, for any desired use and in any part of the city, has resulted in injury to real estate and business intesters and to the health, safety, and general welfare of the city"
 The commission would limit the heigth at street line to twice the width of the street, the limit in no case to be less than 100 or more than 300 feet. When the limit is reached buildings may be carried higher by setting street wall back one foot for each four feet of increased height. Tower may be erected to any height if it does not cover more than 25Gc of the lot, and if every part is kept at least 20 feet from the street line
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
 TO GIVE CANDY SALE


 On Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the Camp Fire Girls will give their candy sale in the basement of the Pres byterian church. There will be fine show of homemade candies and cakes. At the tumble stall will be sold dinner party favors of the latest design. The girls will make a speciality of these and will be glad to take orders at any time. Afternoon tea will be served by the girls.
 The two circles are combining in a sale of Christmas tree articles. These will be of a line that is new in Juneau. The sale will be managed entirely by the Camp Fire Girls. Promises of help have already been received, and as the proceeds are to go towards the summer camp, it is hoped that the patronage will be large.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
ROUTINE MATTERS
 IN COUNCIL MEETING
O-O-


 The application of Harry Van to use gasoline in his establishment was granted.
 A warrant for $22OOS was ordered drawn for current school expenses.
 The labor claims against the city were audited.
 A resolution was passed creating a wharf fund into which all receipts from the sale of coal and for wharf age charges is to be paid.
 A resolution was passed instructing the city clerk to receive the check of John Rustgard rendered for taxes ac- cording to the settlement agreed upon and to make a rebate order for the diff ference.
 A resolution was passed directing the city clerk to adress a letter to Emery Valentine, asking MT. Valen- tine to pay to the city a refund by war rant received by him and amounting to $75O6 on duty paid for imported coal amounting to $6O3.
 After the regular session the coun- cil went into executive session.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
FORMAL OPENING FOR
 JUNEAU FURNITURE co.

The Juneau Furniture Co.,, J. P. Ben son and Wallis s. George, proprietors, formally opened it's doors this after noon to the public in it's splendid new quarters in the Garside block, corner of Seward and Third strets.
 Mir. BenOsn started the business ten years ago in Juneau with just $15 in his pockets. MT. George, associated with him, was raised and educated in Juneau and is recognized as one of the active business men who fully ap- preciates Juneau's possibilities.
 The main floor of the store has two street entrances, with an 18-foot ceil- ing, a steam-heating furnace in the basement, and is we'll ighted. In the rear are the offices and repair depart ment. The latter is light and airy and designed with a view of pleasant sur rOundings and sanitation for the em- ployees. The heavier furniture is on the main floor, lighter furniture on the half-moon balcony, and rugs and car pets, etc on the third floor. Part of the third floor is used for offices en suite or single.
 Just across the street from the mag nificent new quarters is the little old red building in which the firm started business, and the growth of the firm, step b ystep contains all the elements of a romance of business, and increas ed trade built up by square dealing and attending strictly to the needs of the public.
 The Garside building, because of it's lighting sanitary arrangements and heating, is one of the best in Juneau and a credit to the place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
JUNEAU MUST NOT
 OVER DO IMMIGRATION


 "The bushes situation in Oregon, California and Washington is quiet at the present time," said General Man ager B. l.. Thane, who arrived home with Mrs. Thane from a visit to Coast cities. There are lots of idle men in Seattle, Portland and San Francisco, he continued, "and We must be care ful not to encourage too much imi- grafton to Juneau during the winter months, especially among the laboring class"
 Mir. Thane returns very much i'm proved in health and says that he is glad to be home again and that he is feeling fine. While in San Francisco he met Col D. c. Jackling, but there is nothing now to be said. The devel- Opment plans here will be carried out exactly as scheduled and the work will be prosecuted with all the vigor that has characterized the work of the past MT. Thane said from the in- formation at hand since his return he is very much pleased with the pro- gress that has been made during his absence.
 He says that the arrangement of the new offices pleases him, that he thinks the new Valentine building is a structure that the people of Juneau should take some pride in.
 Col. D. c. Jackling is planning to take a cruise in the Cyprus, his new Seattle-built yacht, to Honolulu before making the trip to Juneau next spring.
 Great interest is manifested in the Juneau section, MT. Thane says, all along the Coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
STATE COURTS MAY
 GET TRUST JURISDICTION

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 - The ad- visibility of Congress giving state courts by statute jurisdiction to en- force the Sherman antitrust law by issuing injunctions and by awarding damages may be considered at the present session of Congress, together with other trust legislation.
 President Woodrow Wilson's special antitrust message will be presented to Congress immediately after the holiday recess. Attorney-General Jas. c. McReynolds is expected to testify before the House judiciary committee regarding legislation he deems neces- sary to supplement the Sherman law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
HOP" ORDINANCE IS
 PASSED BY COUNCIL


 The Hop Joint ordinance, design cd to lessen the evils resulting from the sale of cocaine, morphine, opium, etc, and to put a quietus on resorts where persons addicted to the habit cOngregate and indulge in such forms of dissipation, was passed at last nights session of the city council.
 The new ordinance amends ordi- nance No 26, making it misdemean- or punishable by fine of $100 and i'm prisonment, for any person other than a licensed and registered physician to sell any of the prescribed drugs. A section is also added to the ordinance making the punishment for smoking or indulging in the opium habit at any place other than ones own home Imprisonment for 90 days or a fine of $1O0 or both.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
BELIEVES ALASKA PRO-
 GRAM TO MATERIALIZE
-O-O

William Maloney, territorial mining inspector. returned on the Jefferson from attending the Mining Congress which convened at Philadelphia, Oct. goth, as delegate from Alaska, and after having visited Washington, D. C., believes that President Wilson's Al aska program will be carried out this winter He says that the friends of AL aska are very hopeful.
 A resolution was passed by the min ing congress urging Congress to pass legislation which would give the ter ritOry necessary transportation and open the coal fields. There was a greot deal of discussion and individ- ual opinion in committee meetings and among the members over the leasing question and the government owner ship of railways in Alaska, but it was deemed wise not to inject the ques- tiOn into general discussion on the floor. Mir. MalOney is of the opinion that the coal of Alaska will be opened through the leasing plan.
 The mining congress went into all phases of the mining question-more uniform laws for the United States, inspection. safety devises, sanitation, settlement of strikes, etc It was the conclusion of the body that instead of a Bureau of Mines there should be a federal department of mnies with a Cabinet officer at the head.
 Mir Maloney visited the experiment. T mining stations at Pittsburgh and L enver and says they are making some remarkable experiments in the test ing of powders with a view of safety in underground mining. Dick Ryan was another delegate to the congress from Alaska.
 Mir. Maloney is at the Occidental, and will remain in Juneau for some time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
CHILBERG AGAIN HEADS
 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
-O-O

SEATTLE, Dec. 10-President J. E. Chilberg and other officers of the New Chamber of Commerce for the past year were unanimously reelected at a meeting of the trustees of that organi- zation yesterday The other officers chosen were E. F. Sweeney, vice-presi- dent; J. c. Slater, vice-president; J. D. Hoge, treasurer, and c. B. Yandell, secretary. The term of office is one year.
 The election in the Alaska bureau of the chamber of a week ago, in which Scott c. Bone and J. C. Lang were elected chairman and vice-chairman, respectively, of the executive commit tee of this department, was ratified by the trustees ystrday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
JEANE IS HARD ON ROCKS AND MAY BE TOTAL LOSS
COUNCIL REMOVES
 CITY CLERK LUCAS
Q-O

Refusing to resign upon request, w. T. Lucas, city clerk, magistrate and tax collector, was this afternoon summarily discharged by the city council and escorted from the build ing by the chief of police. Failure to perform the duties as imposed up on by the council in connection with his office" is the charge made causing his removal.
 F. w. Petit was elected his successor and immediately qualified for office and took possession.
 At an executive meeting last eve ming the members of the city council gave Mir. Lucas a chance to resign. He refused unless his salary was paid him until the end of his term of of fee. The council met this afternoon, all being present save Pullen and Case, and renewed the demand for the resignation. Mir. Lucas again re- fused and would not give up posses sion of the vaults, combination to same or office records. After a further con ference, and acting upon advice of City Attorney John B. Marshall, the chief of police was sent for. A war rant for $150, for salary for December, was then made out, and the money rendered MT. Lucas. He accepted it and signed the voucher. The chief of police was then instructed by Mayor Carter to escort him from the building, which was done, and MT. Petit in- stalled.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
LADIES' COAT AND SUIT SALE
o-o

Sale commences Wednesday, De cember IF and ends Saturday Decem- be- 20
 The stock consists of WoOlteX and Marshall Field makes, and are all 1913 models. During the sale these goods will not be sent out on approval and no allowance will be made for alter ations. Regular credit customers can have goods charged. All goods marked in plain figures about as follows:
 S15 garments, now 5 8.6o to 5 e.eo.
 s25 garments, now $15.9o to s16.eo.
 S30 garments, now $16.85 to $t8.6o. Come in and look them over B. M. BEHRENDS CO.,, Inc. 12-16-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
Alaska Railroad Bill
 Now His First Call
O-O

Washington, Dec. 20-The AL aska Railroad bill now has the first call on the time and atten- ton of the United States Senate, and will be taken up for serious consideration when the Senate gets down to business again.
 The friends of the measure are jubiIent at the prospect of early action by both Houses. 1t is now believed that it will become a law before the first of February.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
AMERICAN SHELTERS TO
 CONTINUE IN MEXICO

NEW YORK, Dec 29-Oficials of the American Smelling & Refining Co. deny that orders have been issued to close down all its Mexican plants. The company will continue to operate wherever it can, and will follow the policy of observing strictest impar- tiality in its dealings with all political parties. At present only the shelter at Auguascalientes is operating. and that at about 5Oqt of capacity, but he cent reports give hope that some of the other plants will be able to resume shortly. In spite of the Mexican dis turbances, the company is earning at the rate of SPt per annum on the common stock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
GEORGIA BRINGS MANY
 FROM LYNN CANAL


 The Georgia brought ethe following passengers to Juneau:
 From Skagway-E G. Wetzler, c. Mi, koff, w. Anderson, Joseph Hanna, Jas Kingston, Charles Nagin, Homer Mes. sier, w. Kingston, L. D. Beard. From Haines-H. Goroffsky, E. L. Anderson.
 From KensingtOn-J. s. Morgan, B B. Yielding, F. R. Cook, C.. R. Kirk Charles Larson, c. w. Richardson, Pat Lynch, T. Wolf.
 From Jualin-L. K. Kennedy, Nels Peterson, A. c. Carrigan, J. w. McDan iels, Andrew Johnson, John Olson, Elm anuel Johnson, John Johnson, Frank Hilder, Tule Carlson, Joe Isaacson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
RoUGHNEcK PARTY TO BE GIVEN
 BY THE PTARMlGAN CLUB

issued invitations for a 'rOughneck party" to be given at the Persever- ance mine Dec. 27th. All rooms in the new staff house will be turned over to the lady guests. The pro- gram follows:
 Sleds leave Juneau, D. m; visiting mine, 3 to D. m.; dinner, 7:30 p. m. 1; dancing and bridge, g D. m.; supper a. m.; breakfast, g a. m.; sleds for town, 10 a. m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
--O-O-O-- NEAT SOUVENIR PRESENT.
-O-O-~

Glen c. Bartlett, manager of The Revilla Hotel, at Ketchikan, Alaska, has hit upon novel stunt for pleas ing his many friends and incidentally advertising his house. Many Juneau residents today received through the mail from MT Bartlett a neat package containing prize lead pencils with their names stamped upon them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
J. F. PUGH TO TAKE
 OFFICE FEBRUARY 1sT

John F. Pugh, recently appointed and confirmed as collector of customs for Alaska, will not take office until February 1st. Collector of Customs J. R. Willis has just been granted a leave of absence by the Treasury De- partment of 30 days beginning Janu- aTy 1st. This will continue him in of flee until the first of the following month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
GILMAN PRESIDENT
 OF NORTH BANK

SEATTLE, Dec. 20-L. c. Gilman, assistant to the president of the Great Northern, was yesterday made presi- dent of the Spokane, Portland and Se- attle Railroad Company, operating the North Bank line. He succeeds J. P. Young.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
P. o. DEPARTMENT
 ASKS FOR $1,000,000

WASHINGTON, Dec 2O.-Postmast- er-General A. s. Burleson has asked the House committee on postoffices and post roads for the immediate ap- propriation of $1,OOOOOO with which to operate the parcels post system un- til June 30th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
OUTSIDE ALASKANS SEE
 GOOD TIMES COMING
o-o-

George G. Miller, deputy collector of customs connected with the Skagway support, who arrived on the Jefferson, says Alaskans now in Seattle expect the Alaska railroad bill to pass early in the new year, and all of them are making plans on the assumption that prosperous times are ahead for Alaska.
 MT. Miller spent about two months in Seattle and other Coast cities He is at the Occidental Hotel, and will leave on the Georgia for his home at Skagway.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
AL. BAUSMAN GOING
 OUT TO BE MARRIED
-O-O-

Al Bausman, popular young man and electrician in the employ of the Alaska Light and Power company of Juneau was a Southbound passenger on the Jefferson today enroute to BremmertOn, Washington to be mar ried to a State of Washington young lady: Before coming to Juneau Mr. BaGsman held a position in the cleo trical department of the United States navy yard at BremmertOn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
GRAND THEATRE TONIGHT AND
 SUNDAY.

Tonight's show will be a dandy, com prising the following: r
 A "GaumOnt's Weekly" always good and interesting, the very latest.
 Through the Flames" very excit- ing, a Thanhouser drama.
 ''The Intrusion At Lompoe," thrill. ing experience in a Western town, pro- duced and acted by the we'll liked American Film Co.,; very interesting.
 "The Dentists Dilemma" good Imaginable comedy The same program will be given Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
RAILROAD RATES MAY
 BE CUT 10 PER CENT.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O-Shippers who have been examining into the situation produced by the proposal for advanced rates on railroads outlined in the schedules now pending before the In- torstate Commerce Commission are of the opinion that the actual rates indi- cated in these advances would figure out at nearer 10 per cent than five per cent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
 IS GROWING FAST
O-O-

DETROIT, Dec. 20. - Five of the largest automobile concerns in De- troit-the Ford, Cadillac, Studebaker, Chalmers and Lozier, are employing 31,0OO men against 22,6OO a year ago, the largest increase being at the Ford factory, where there are 12,OO0 em- plOyess against 5000 last year
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
KING GEORGE RECEIV ES
 SAFETY SEA CONGRESS

LONDON, Dec. 20.-Delegates from twelve Nations to the international conference on safety at sea were re- ceived by King George V last night
 Committees on life saving appli- ances appointed by the safety at sea congress have agreed upon recommen- dations that will be submitted to the congress in January. The principle of boats for all' has been accepted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
KANSAS WHEAT CROP
 WILL BREAK RECORD

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 20.-Secretary COburn, of the Kansas board of agri- culture, says that the fall-sown wheat in Kansas aggregates S,5SO,OOO acres, the largest in the States history. He places the condition of this wheal at 97%c, the highest since 1900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
Currency Bill in Conference.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. - The House today refused to concur in the Senate amendments to the currency bill and it went to a conference com mittee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
IOWA FARMER KILLS
 HUMBOLDT OFFICER

SEATTLE, Dec 20-Claiming that he had bothered him for 20 years, N. w. Geddes, a wealthy Davenport, la, farmer, shot, and it is believed fatally wounded Joseph Blinn, quarter mas ter of the steamer Humboldt, and wounded John R. Erickson, a sailor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
WIFE OF ALBERT PATRICK
 DIES IN OKLAHOMA
---O-O-

wife of the New York lawyer who was recently pardoned from the New York Sing Sing penitentiary for the murder of the millionaire Rice, died here last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20

HINTS TO THE WISE:-It is get ting near to the day when you will f. nally have to make up your mind just what to buy for Christmas and New Years gifts. The popular fancy runs this year to Parisian Ivory. A splen- did assortment of it may be seen at Doran's Drug Store. 12-1O-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY
 ENTERTAINS FORBES

NEW YORK, Dec. 20-W. Cameron Forbes, former Governor General of the Philippines, was given a compli- mentary dinner by the Philippine so- ciety and the Harmony club last night Former President William H. Taft presided
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
MISS WILSON WILL
 BE ON PROGRAM

One of the features of the exer- cises to be held at the Orpheum Tues day afternoon will be a reading by Miss Wilson, the teacher of the sev- enth grade in the school. Miss Will son has talent of high order
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
JACK JOHNSON MEETS
 EQUAL IN PRIZE RING

PARIS. Dec. 20-Jack Johnson and Jim Johnston, a Negro of Galveston. fought a ten-round draw here today. Jack Johnson claims that he broke his arm in the contest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
Seattle To Have Reserve Bank.

In a statement made after the pas sage of the currency bill, Senator Robert L. Owen, of Oklahoma, chair man of the Senate banking and cur rency committee, who had charge of the measure in the Senate, said that there will be at least eight reserve banks, and that one of them will be in Seattle for the accommodation of business in the Northwest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
NOTICE.

Those wishing to put Christmas presents on the tree at the Christmas Tree dance given at Elks' Hall Christ mas Eve under the direction of Mir Rogers must send them to Elks' Hall on the afternoon of December 24th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20

NEW YORK, Dec 20 - The New York Herald says confirmation was obtained in Mexico City of the receipt of a cable from Holland in which the world powers promised to provide means of pacifcation if Huerta retired and called an election.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
CHINESE REPUBLIC
 NAMES MINISTER

PEKING, China, Dec. 20.-Shat Kai- flu, consul at New York, has been pro- noted to be Chinese minister to the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-20
Alaska Liner Ashore
 In Queen Charlotte Sound

VICTORIA, B. C., Dec. 20. - The Jeannie, bound from Seattle for Alas kan coast points, while steaming through a heavy fog Thursday night, December 18th, ran ashore on Calvert island, in Queen Charlotte sound, and is in danger of being a total loss. The crew of the vessel reached short at Safety cove, Calvert island. from where they were taken aboard the Dominion government steamer Esta- van.
 The first news of the disaster that overlook the Jeannie was received by wireless from the Estavan which was standing by the stranded vessel.
 The Jeannie is piled up on the rocks, and her hull is thought to be pierced in several places.
 Capt. Hickman was in command Of the Jeannie which was owned by the Alaska Coast Company and has been operated by the w F. Swan Company under a charter.