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The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
CONVICTED KATALLA MAN
 TELLS PITIFUL STORY


 KATALLA, Rudolph Runneling, of Katalla, who was convicted on the charge of larceny from dwelling, was sentenced by Judge Brown to serve one year and one day in the peniten-' tiary He was given the extra day in order that he might avail himself oi the right of parole.
 The sentence, however, will be sus- pended until further notice in the case of Runneling by an order of Judge Brown. Before prOnOuncing sentence on the convicted man the Judge asked him if he had anything to say in his own behalf. The accused remained quiet until after sentence had been pronounced and then made a state ment to the court, declaring his inno- cence of the crime for which he had told in the court room, if true, would indicate that he has peen persued by . relentless fate which has brought him from a position of affluence in the world to his present unenviable one
 Runneling claims that prior to the San Francisco earthquake he was in business there and was worth S47.- OOO He lost all his fortune at that time and was now in Alaska trying to make a living for his wife and family. He denied having committed the crime for which he was sentenced and said he had always tried to lead an honest life and would sooner be sentenced to death than given a sentence in the pen itentiary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
FEDERAL JAIL NOW
 FILLED TO THE BRIM

The federal jail is overflled with prisoners now and the grand jury will not meet until January 3 next. Marshal H. l.. Faulkner says that if the prisoners were put to work on the streets and roads it would offer some relief as it would relieve the conges- tiOn d, least part of the time and would also prove a deterrent to those who habitually break into jail at this season of the year where they have comfortable quarters, good food and nothing to do.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
LEANING OF THE
 NORTH ERIN FIRE

This summer just past Tom Ward sent out from his copper mine in the KOukarok some twelve tons and odd pounds to the Tacoma shelter of grab sample ore. He received returns from shipment showing that the smelter is prepared to purchase the ore at the rate of S76.22 Der ton. The rock va ried in copper from 30 to 8 per cent. and being an easy huxing rock high ly desirable to obtain by smelters. The rock which he sent out outcrops on several places and he has not begun to scratch the immense deposit of ore that is at his mine
 *
 Since the shutting off of the city water works in Dawson children are required to carry individual drinking cups to the schools.
 Individual miners and others Operat- ing in small companies have been dis cussing with much interest of late the drag line excavator as a probable de- vice for dredging auriferous gravels of the Yukon. A drag line excayator has a large shovel which is drawn in from the end of a long crane. instead of working outward on the plan of the ordinary steam shovel The en- zines and machinery are in a small house, and the whole looks much like the steam shOvels used by the Cana dian KlOndyke company near Dawson in excavating pits. A drag line eXca- yatOr is understood to cost $S,O0O to $10.000. or about One-tenth as much as a dredge of the same capacity, or one twentieth as much as the smaller dredges now working in the Klondike. The dredge has one advantage, that is, handling more bedrock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
AL-KI SAILS WITH
 PASSENGERS FOR NORTH

SEATTLE, Nov. 13.-The Al-Ki sail ing for Juneau and Southeastern Alas ka points at one o'clock this morning has the following passengers for Ju- neau: Miss F. Ross, A Quist, Mrs. H. N. Brown, c R. Noble. A. Branner, w. H. Schultz, Mullen, T. A. Hollobagh, J. Fleckentein.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
GRAND THEATRE TONIGHT

The show last night was a pleasing one. which was shown to a packed house.
 The Brothers Re4uital," is a very strong interesting drama, full Of ac, ton.
 ''ZegOto to the Rescue" most laugh able comedy, hat kept the house in laughter.
 Hidden Treasure" is another that is very pleasing.
 Tomorrow we change our program always a good show at the Grand
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13

Mexico City, Nov 13.-An off ciaI notification published today under date of yesterday orders the Mexican Congress to assemble on Saturday afternoon, Nov. IS.
 This action on the part Of Die tator Huerta is considered an open defiance of the government Of the United States, whose ultimatum to Huerta that his congress would not be recognized no doubt prompted his action in summoning that body to convene.
 The situation was intensified to- day when it was found that Hu- erta had disappeared. 1t is stated that he dropped out of sight yes terday afternoon and his where abouts is matter of much specu- Iation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
TYPHOON KILLS MANY
 ON ISLAND OF GUAM

WASHINGTON. Nov. 13-A cable gram via Manila reached Washington today bringing the informatoin that the Island of Guam, the largest of the Mariana group, was swept by ty- phoon which killed many natives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
-O-O-O ALASKAN HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following arrivals are registered at the Alaskan Hotel: Frank Clancy, J. H. Bagley, D. F.. Dunbar, Seattle; w. Lindig, Ketchikan, Matt l.. Verney, Ketchikan; George w. White, Jr, Phil adelphia; D. Fichell. Perseverance; H. R. Burke, Portland; August Theil, Ju- neau; w. Clarberg and wife, G. Clar- berg, Seattle
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
Hale Proposal Not Discussed.

MORALES, Nov. 13.-Wm. Bayard Hale, the Wilson envoy to Gen. Car ranza, has presented to Carranza and his Cabinet a definite proposal from the United States government What that proposal is both Hale and Car ranza decline to make public.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
VERDICT RETURNED ON
 DEATH OF MARTIN

VALDEZ, Nov. 12.-The coroner's jury rendered verdict today that Rob- ert Martin was killed and John Con- nelly, Warren Nelson and E. S. Bru- ner badly hurt in the snowslide at Min eral creek.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
CLEVELAND RESUMES
 NORMAL CONDITIONS
OO

CLEVELAND, Nov 13.-The city of Cleveland is recovering from the ef- fleets of the recent storm, and business is again resuming a normal condition.
 The schools which have been closed for the past three days, were opened this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
JUDGE FRAZIER FINDS
 NEIL McARTHUR SANE

SEATTLE, Nov. 13.-Judge Frater, following a formal inquiry into the al- leged insanity of Inspector Neil Me Arthur. this morning found him to be sane, and his prosecution will contin- ue.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
COURT HOUSE BRIEF

This afternoon the marshal's office sold for Charles Goldstein, administra- tor of the estate of Mrs. Alphonse Ly- Ons. the westerly forty feet of lot 5. block 1O4. Town of Juneau, to James Gillis. the highest bidder for the sum of S605.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13

MEXICO CITY. Nov l3-Pre sident Huerta has tacitly refused to accede to the demands of the United States as expressed in an ultimatum sent him by President Wilson's representative. John Lind.
 Huerta was notified early this morn ing that unless he returned an answer to the ultimatum by six o'clock today. newly elected Congress from conven- ing, and make his action known 10 the diplomatic corps not later than have no more parleying with the Mex ican government
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
CHINESE PRESIDENT
 TO ABOLISH SENATE

PEKING, Nov. 13.-President Yu- an Shi Kai has convened the lad ministrative council" of seventy for the purpose of abolishing the Chi nese Senate and reducing the number of members of parliament to 300.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
CURRCENY CAUCUS
 Is ABANDONED

WASHINGTON, Nov 13-The at- tempt to pass the currency bill through the Senate by way of the Democratic caucus, has been abandoned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
EIGHT FROZEN BODIES
 IN DRIFTING BOAT

SARNA, Ont, Nov 13-A lifeboat containing eight frozen cOrpses was picked up off Port Frank today No name is on the boat by which the iden- tifcation can be made.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
O-O

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-President Wilson has prepared a statement which Secretary Tumulty characteriz- es as largely informative. Is is not to be made public at present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13

Smelling and Refining company, were this morning found guilty of conspir- acy to defraud the government in the purchase of supplies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
ROYALTY COMING
 TO PACIFIC COAST
O-O-

NEW YORK, Nov. 13-Prince Alex is Karageorgevic, cousin to the King of Servia, arrived here this morning on his way to the Pacific Coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
SILVER SERVICE SELECTED
 FOR MISS JESSIE WILSON

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-The Sen- ate has decided to present Miss Jes- sic Wilson with a seilver service, in honor of her forthcoming marriage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13

Washington, Nov. 13. - Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson said today. There are elements in the Mexi- can situation which cannot at present discuss, which may make the situation look much more fa- Vorable."
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
CONTINUE
 DESTRUCTION IN PERU

LIMA, Peru, Nov. 13-Earthquakes in Aymereus still continue, laying many villages in ruins. Charlhuano, capital of the province of Aymereus is reported destroyed
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
BAGGAGE CHECK FOUND.

Charley Swain brought an Alaska Steamship baggage check into The Elm pire office which he found on the street. Owner can call and get it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
WoMAN's SOCIAL UNION MEETING

The Woman's Social Union of the M E. Church will meet at the home of Mrs D. Evans, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
LADY SHATHCONA DEAD.

LONDON, Nov. 13.-Lady Strath- coma, wife of Lord Strathcona. Cana dian Commissioner, in London. died here yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13

VERA CRUZ, Nov. 12-The person al effects of Envoy John Lind were re- moved this morning from the hotel where he had previously been stay ing. to the American consulate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
TURKEYS FREE

From now until New Years, JaxOn's rink will give away Turkeys every Fri day night for prize Save your cou- pOns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13

LIMA, Peru, Nov. 13. - Two hun dred and fifty bodies have been taken from the ruins of the city of Chall- huanca. Q.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13

John G. Smith, who has been doing assessment work on the Alma group. Douglas island, arrived in Juneau this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
Bryan Promises Statement.

WASHINGTON. Nov 13.-Secretary Bryan issued an announcement today that he would shortly make a state ment covering the Mexican situation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
Lind leaves Mexican canitaI.

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 13.-John Lind, personal representative of President Wilson left last night for Vera Cruz.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
Government Finds Meyer
 and Goldberg Guilty

SEATTLE, Nov 13.-Edwin F. Mey- CT, clerk in the storekeeper's office of the Puget Sound Navy Yard, and E. Goldberg, of the c reat Western
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13

PORT HURON, Nov 13.-Reports of more missing vessels are ping received daily. The los of the steamship John A. Mclean. of Cleveland has been con firmed. and no trace of Captain C. R. Nye and his crew of 2S men can be found All told, it seems certain that more than one hundred sailors have periShed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13

SOCIAL DANCE TONIGHT - Gross hall. Four-piece orchestra; 500 D. m. {; admission, soc, ladies free. It.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
Many Ships With Crews
 Lost in Great Storm

GOODRICH. Ont. Nov. 13 - The freight steamer James Carruthers, said to be the largest grain carrier on the Great Lakes. went down in the gales of a few days ago.
 The Carruthers was heavily loaded. having three hundred and seventy thousand bushels of grain in her hold she was in command of Captain w. II. Wright. who. with a crew of 26 men, are dOubtlessly lost.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13
Lind and Officers Leave:
 Excitement in Mexico City

Vera Cruz, Nov. 11-Envoy John Lind, accompanied by all the of- ficers of the embassy save Charge d'Affaires O'Shsughnessy, ar rived in the city this afternoon. Their arrival is taken as a practi- cal abandonment of the embassy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13

Mexico City, Nov. 13.-lt is de- nied here that Huerta has oisap- peared. The departure of Lind with the officials has caused the widest rumors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-13

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The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27
HIWAIrs VOLCANIC INFERNO.
A Peep Into Ktrsusa's Lake Of sriT'-
 stone and Fire.


 stone and Fire.
 EUauea. In Hawaii Is a round, eX' tinct crater about three miles across and 7U1 or >u0 feet deep. lt has been the scene Of terrific explosions in past ages. but .t has now dwiDdled to the small active crater of UaIemaumau, which Is sunk near tbe middle ot it uke a bu-e pot. -Ho or more feet deep and 1000 feet across
 In the utIafre-CooD a Uarty of eight of ten or us on horseback set out to visit the volcano. The trail led down the broken and shelving side Of the crater. amid trees and bushes, til it struck the floor of lava at the bottom, Our course took us out over the cracked and c1rtUrtcd lava beds, where no green thing was growing. The forms of the lava flow suggested mailed and wrulinc dragons. with ho-rid. gaping mouths and vicious claws. The lava C-uUChed beneath the horses feet like shelly and brittle lee. At one point we passed over a wide, Jagged crack on a bridge As we neared the crater the rocks grew warm and sulphur and other fumes Streaked the air
 When haIf mile from the crater we dlsmouuted and. leaving our horses in charge of the guide. proceeded on foot over the cracked and heated lava rocks toward the brink 0f this yeritabIe devils rartron. The sulphur fumes are so suTocatug that it can be ap, prOachcd only on the windward side. The first glance into that fearful Ui' is all that your imagination can picture it You look upon the traditional lake Of birthstone and fire. and if devils were to appear skipping about over the surface with pitchf1rSs. turning their victims as the cUoE turns her frying cruIIers In the sUuteHus 'at, it would not much surprise you. Tbis liquid Is rather thick and viSc.I, but It Is boil inC furiouSly Great masses or it are thrown uD forty or fifty feet and fall with a crash ike that of the surf upon the shore
 The mass of boiling lava Is said to be about one and one.haIf acres In extent Its surface IS covered with large masses of GoauuC crust black and smooth, like leather or roofing paper, and be- tween these masses. or islands, the molten lava shows In broad, vivid lines. It Is never quiet
 Looking upon this scene with the thought of the traditional lake of dre and birthstone of our toretathers iH mind. you would say that these black, filthy looking masses floating about ou the surface were the accumulation of an the bad stun that had been fried out of the poor sinners since bell was invented How much wickedness and uncharity and evil thought it would represent! If the poor victims were clarified and made purer by the proc ess, then it would seem worth while.- John Burroughs ID Century.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27
MANLlKE MANATEES.
These Queer Creatures Are Linked
 With the Mermaid Myth.

These Queer Creatures Are Linked
 With the Mermaid Myth.
 In semityopicaI waters of America there disports a member of that family of aquatic mammals Co which has been ascrIbed the mermaid myth, Related to the dugoug and the now extinct rhytina. We still have the manatee. This name is preferred b some to manati. under the impression that the latter Is the plural of the Latin mana tus" furnished with hands,, though the name Is probably of MandlngO ori- gin.
 The manatee Is a herbivorous nam nal iuhabltng the shadows about the coasts ot Florida, Mexico, central America and the West Indies. It Is not known to attempt the open sea and does not possess the ability to come ashore. This animal Is somewhat whaIelike in shape, with a horizontal tail fn. It Is from eight to twelve feet in length. the body being scantly GOV cred with hair. The only limbs are the fore fipperS, low on the side of the body. This dlpper has no fingers. It does possess, though, three fat nails and has a free motion fin all directions from the shoulder The elbow and wrist approximate the human, anato- my in movement With this crude re sembIance to au arm the manstee has been said to carry its young, While the statement is not authentic, 1t is quite bcHevabIe, its possibility being vouched for by all observers of the arm in motion.
 The head of the man8tee IS divided from the body by a slight indication of neck. The upper lip is eXtraordi- narily fieXihle-so much so that each side can protrude independently of the other. and. thus separated into two Iobes. the upper lip can perform the complete operation of grasping food and conveying it into the mouth. In each jaw are twenty pairs of two ridged teeth With this formidable equipment the msnatee is not how ever. ferocious. but browses tranquilly on the water plants of its habitat In some views the head is surprisingly manlike. though far from beautiful and no specimen has ever sat on the rocks and cOmbed its golden hair HarDer's.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27
EDITORIAL PAGE

He who laughs last laughs best, is an old saying. Valdez and Cor dova made much of the fact that the steamer Dora grounded on the beach at Seward. Had they been conversaut with the circumstances under which this vessel broke loose from her moorings, they could not, in justice. have had much gratifica- tion over the incident Now comes the information that the steamer Northwestern finds it absolutely i'm possible 10 make a landing at the Valdez dock: that the storm there is so violent that the vessel is com pelled to flee the scene in search ot safety. Hence, it becomes our turn to laugh-Seward Gateway.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27

British Columbia offers wealth to no one. says the Victoria Colonist All she offers is opportunity. If a man comes here. thinking he can walk around with his hands in his pockets. or roam through the woods with a gun. and win any valuable reward. tFe sooner he disabuses himself of any such notion the bet ter Of course. there are immt- grants and immigrants. Ic the oo- feet of a man is to come to this province and make himself home, where he can live without working hard. he can have all the recrea- tion in fishtug. hunting and so on that he cares for. If he comes here to make a living out of the land. he must be prepared to work. There is no use in trying to make people think otherwise In a good year a man may get Si,0o0 worth Of strawberries rom an acre, or his chickens may average fourteen dozen eggs a season; but he will not get these results if he strolls out to play tennis six afternoons a week and plays golf on sunday. He can. if he likes. come into town two or three times a week, lunch at the club aLd spend the afternoon over a billiard table, but that sort cf thing will not take place of spraying the trees in the spring or pruning them in the fall. He may listen to tLe call Of the streams or the forests. but, if when he comes home. he finds that some crop has suffered for lack of attention, he must not blame it on the country or find fault with the man who VT .te the bulletin which convinced him that it would be a good thing 10 come to British Columbia
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27
Another Oetimist.

Tommy Pop what Is an Cptimist, Tommy'S Pop-An optimiSt my son, is a man who is married and glad of it. Philadelphia Record
 Ones surprise at tie Tact tha- no two persons voices are perfectly alike ceases when one Is informed by an Ru- thurity on the subject that though there are only ulue perfect tones in the human voice, there ls the Gstound- Ing number of lT,592, ,1S6O44,415 differ ent sounds. Of these fourteen direct muscles produce l6,SS2, and thirty indi- rect muscles produce lTS,T41, ,S23, while all in cooperation produce the total given above.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27
INEXPENSIVE HOLIDAY PRESENTS

INEXPENSIVE
 HOLIDAY PRESENTS We believe that the most appreciat- ed holiday present you could send to friends in the States would be one of the
 BEATTTIFUL SX1O
 VIEWS OF SKAGWAY or vicinity, taken by Draper & Co., g artists. These scenes represent all parts Of Alaska. Home and gar dens and scenes of the city, to- gether with views of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls. Nothing could be more appropriate. And the cost ia but
 25 GENTS EACH. Just one half the price usually charged. A thousand views to se- lect from.
 DRAPER & COMPANY.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27
Unconscious Sarcasm.

A Scotch visitor to tho Csrlyles, in Cheyne TOW, was much struck with the soundDroof room which the sage had contrived for himself in the attic, lighted from the tcp, and where no sight or sound from outside could pene- trate. My certes, this Is finer cried the old friend, with unconscious sar- casm. Here ye may write and study all the rest of your life and DO human being be one bIt the wiser"
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27
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 Complete Stock

Our stock of Drugs, Patent Medi- cines, Rubber Goods, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Stationery, Candies, etc, is complete and We are able to sup ply our customers with everything usually found in a first class and well stocked prescription pharmacy. Our prescription work is subject to the utmost accuracy. Mail orders have our special attention and no pain Is spared to fiu them to satis- faction.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27

S6c for . home cooked meal quick, clean service. Whersi At the New Home RestEuraDt Fifth Avenue, half a minute from BroadwS
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27
As Tnts

"When | last saw him JahbS was green with envy. yellow with jealousy, white with fear and red with rage"
 What a highly COlored life his must Baltimore American,
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27

For 35c. you can get a wholesome, home cooked meal st the New Home Restaurant, 5th aveuDe, Just off of Broadway.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27
EREsH EAsTERN oYsTRRs

In any quantity, on .bs half shell, first of the season, Bt the Pack Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-27

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-06
THEATRICAL NOTES.

IT,, Associated Travelling Statesmen oi
New YORK have engaged Wallacks Thea
TIE for the evening Of Suudal March q.
for a benefit vaudeville Performance.
Klaw a Eiianger Yesterday Sent their
cbecl, for $50 20 William harris VINO is
treasurer OF the jerome Eddy test.moni;
fu,d \ rorformauo. fcr the benefit Of
Nj EDDY VII BE- given al th' Liberty
Theatre Oh SUNDAY night March 20.
Alice Fischer viii make Acr broadway
debut m vaudeville az the Colonial Thea
tr- Oh March n iu condensed version
OF the thrce-act comedy Mrs. Jack
Marjorie Eambcau. recently leading
woman 10 "Everywonau. Will essay
vaudeville. She viii appear next week
al Proctors Iifh Avenue Theatre u
Kick Iu.- an underworld playlct
The stals and cast of "Tho Lady OF the
sliry,r- company viii see "a performance
Of the musical comedy given by their
upd.rstudi,s al the Globr Theatre Mon
day morning
t<ineinacoior pictures "t President VII
sans inauguration at Washington Viii be-
shown at proctor's sd. 18Th and 18th
street theatres. beginning to-da,