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The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
TANNER NOT AFTER
 THE WHITE PASS

Senator J. N. Tanner. of Skagway, does not want 10 be put in the light of making a dgh, on the White Pass x Yukon Railway. He used it and it's history as he understood it as an ar gumeut agains, releasing all railroads in Alaska from taxation He thinks it and other railroads that are in op- eration in the Territory can afford to pay taxes at the rate of $1OO per mile. The quotation Of only part of Sena- tor Tanners speech in the Senate yes rerday by The Empire. he thinks. might cause him to be misunderstood. This morning The Empire received the following card from him and it is due him that it be published;
 ITO the Editor: In The Empire of yesterday I am quoted as stating that the White Pass X Yukon Railway is paving large dividends. This is an CT. TOT. I stated they did pay the cost of the road in two years, and continue to charge exhorbitant rates for freight; to-wit: the rate of $12OO per car for a haul of 69 miles. I stated that l un- derstood the same state of affiars ex- isted on roads at the Westward where rates are fully as high. My protest included all of the roads. stated with all the roads operating it would take in five years $2OO,OOO away from the road and indigent fund if the tax were remitted Very respectfully
 "J NJ. Tanner"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
.HILDRETH CUT UP
 MONEY WITH OTHERS

CHICAGO, March 2l.-H. H. Hild- reth, former United States commission CT at Seward, was a witness for the government in the Frost trial yester- day afternoon. He was administrator for several coal claims that were sold to Frost. He said:
 "We understood that Frost was backed up by great wealth, so Frank Watson told me tU charge $25,000 for claims. When I got the money I was to divide with Watson, Labaree, Frost and myself. I got fourth of the amount paid me and gave the rest to Watson"
 Hildreth said he resigned as United States court commissioner after re- ceiving a telegraphic request to do so from Delegate James Wickersham
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
Committee Hearings
 on 6ight-HOur Bill

hours would reduce their earnings to such a point that it would be unsat' isfactory.
 The Rev. Mir. Jones, who said that he had been twenty years in the ser, vice of the Indians, is of the belief that the eight-hour law would work a hardship on them rather than a ben, eft. He had no interest in the mat ter other than the welfare of the In dians.
 The committees held a night session to continue the discussion, but there was but little further interest taken in the measure. AIstrom, the secre- tary of the Western Federation of Miners. appeared with petitions signed by about 15O miners and others who asked that the eight,hour mining bill pass as introduced.
 E. c. Briggs in answer to invita- tions to appear. was again before the committee but nothing new was ob- tained beyond his statements at the first hearing.
 George Jacalav appeared and said that he had worked in Treadwell for five years. He believed that all the men would be satisfied with the law as introduced but it was his own opin' ion that the men should eat and 90 to their meals on their own time. In the deep mines it was his belief that time should start from the entrance of the mine. Where they were operating three shifts he said that the time would have to start at the work so that one crew could relieve the other and not allow the machines to stop. There should be no difficulty in getting ar eight.hour system in force. It would be the same as now only two hours shorter for the men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
GOVERNOR CLARK SIGNS FIRST BILL
Ten New Bills
 Introduced Today

The Senate held two short sessions today. In the morning Senator Mil lard introduced two new bills.
 The House struck rapid pace for the morning sesion and eight bills were introduced in as many minutes. The committee on judiciary and fed eral relations reported on several bills. In the afternoon Representative Dris- coll and Speaker Collins made speeches in support of the memorial of the former. asking the government to build a bridge across the Cinema slough
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
JOE MCDONALD
 REACHES SEATTLE

SEATTLE, March 21.-Joseph Mac. Donald, formerly superintendent of the Treadwell mines, and wanted at Ju. neau for the murder of N. C. Jones several years ago, arrived in Seattle to- day in charge of Deputy Marshal War ren. They will leave for the North on the first boat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21

THE EAGLE BREWING co. begs to announce that it's Easter Book Beer is now ready
 The brewery is noted for the su- perior quality of Book Beer it pro duces. but this year the quality excels any yet offered. The great care hay ing been used in the selection of ma terials It is invigorating and exhil- arating and will prove a good antidote for hard work, care and worry.
 Try it and you will be satisfied. Our Book Beer will be sold in kegs or bottles. and orders from families will be filled by calling up phone 2-9.
 EAGLE BREWING CO, 9-21-4t. S.Zynda, Propr.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
THIS IS FIRST
 DAY OF SPRING

This is the first day of Spring. The Vernol Equinox took place at 10 min utes past F o'clock this morning, Washington time. In other words, at about three o'clock this morning, Jul neau time. the sun crossed the equa- tor on it's way north, marking the be- ginning of the first season of the year 1913. From this time onward for six months the hours of sunshine will ex- ceed those of darknes at all points north of the equator.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
Blizzard and TOrnadOeS
 Sweep Middle West

CHICAGO, March 21. - The worst snow storm and blizzard of the win ter is sweeping over the Middle West. The damage to crops will run into many millions of dollars. Live stock that had been turned out to pasture has suffered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Charles w. Elliott former President of Har- yard University, has been decided up on by President Woodrow Wilson for United States ambassador to Great Britain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21

SAN FRANCISCO, March 21.-Col. Manuel Blache, formerly alcalde of Mexico City and a well known publish, CT in that city arrived at Salinas Cruz. He says he has proof that Francisco I. Madero, former presiden of Mex. leo and Jose Suarez, former vice pres ident were shot and strangled to death in the palace by attaches of President Huerta and that their dead bodies
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
SCOTTISH RITE BANQUET
 IS COMPLETE SUCCESS

The banquet given by the Scottish Rite Masons last night was most enjoyable affair. There were about 40 persons present including members and visiting members and ladies.
 Jas. Cristoe, of Douglas, presided. Addresses were made by G. P. Goggin, of Nome, J. w. Woodford, Senator Mil lard. and Judge Gunnison. The com mittee having charge consisted of w. w. Casey, D. A. Epsteyn, Lyman Fer ris and Edward Needham.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
Legislature Will
 Hear Underworld

ALBANY. N Y.. March 21.- The legislative committee that is draft ing legislation to remedy police con ditions in New York has decided to give hearings to the inhabitants of the underworld, and to secure their views on what ought to be done to i'm prove conditions in New York city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
COMMITTEES ARE BUSY

Senator Henry Roden, general man ager of the big entertainment that will take place Friday a week from to, night for the benefit of the great Nome dog race, says all the committees hay ing the affair in charge are working and that the people of Juneau will be given the surprise of a lifetime.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
Many Suffer in Tornado.

MEMPHIS, March 21.-A terrific tor nado has touched many points in Southern Missouri and Arkansas
 Twenty-one persons have been report ed as killed and more than two hun dred injured from it's effects Much
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
President Emeritus
 Eliot for St. James

George w. Guthrie, of Pennsylvania, has been selected for ambassador to Mexico. Dudley G .Wooten, of Sc. attle, Washington, was an applicant for this appointment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
Boring SChOOners Wrecked
 and Crews Suffer

Northern Boring Sea The crews es- capped in life boats, but were wrecked again near the Diomedes Islands 10 which some of them escaped The suf- ferings of the crew before reaching safety or perishing were terrible.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
Port Angeles Banker
 Commits Suicide

PORT ANGELES, Wash, March 21. W. F. Delabarre, vice president of the Citizens National Bank, committed suicide at this place yesterday. He has been a resident of this city for about 10 years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21

NOME, March 2l.- Samuel Gotts
 chalk arrived at this place yesterday from Siberia and the Diomedes isl. aads. He reports that the schooners Kikiwack and Moras were wrecked late last fall on the Siberian coast of
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
Mexican AlCaIde Says
 MaderO Was Murdered

were taken to the prison in an auto. mobile. He says the reported assault was a farcial ruse, and that he has ample proof to convince any one that will listen.
 FL PASO, March 21.-MeXicans ar. irving at Juarez have confessed to hay ing murdered the long missing Abra. ham Gonzales, former governor of Chi huahua.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
FOreign Powers Follow
 Wilson on Chinese Loan

declared William J. Bryan at ban. quet in his honor last night Mir. Bry- an also said that he is entirely in sympathy with the attitude of Presi. dent Woodrow Wilson on the Chin ese loan question: Continuing, he said:
 q have discovered by this incident that one of the duties shall be able to perform as Secretary of State will be the announcement to the people of the world of a policy that put as a plank in my platform 2% years ago when becoming a candidate for Con. gross for the first time. This alone worth is accepting the office for"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
property has been destroyed.
Wires All Down.

WASHINGTON, March q. - The storms that have prevailed through out the Middle West for 24 hours, are moving northward. There is no com munication between the capital and points south of Ohio. Wind and snow have broken the wires down.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
EARLY ACTION ON
 CURRENCY LIKELY

WASHINGTON, March 21.-It now appears certain that currency reform will be taken up for consideration and solution at the special session of Con. gress that will convene April 7th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
Chinese Official
 Dangerously Shot

SHANGHAI. China. March 21.-Gen- Sung, former minister of education, was dangerously shot while on his way to the opening of parliament today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
.BATRHEAU WILL
 BE TRENCH PREMIER

PARIS, March 21.-Jean Bartheau has accepted the premiership of France and the commission to form a cabinet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21

SEATTLE, March 21.-The Pacific Coast is almost completely cut off from wire communication with the Middle West. The wires are down every where.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
Senate

The Senate convened at IU d. ILL
 The joint committee on contingent expenses and printing reported a rec ommendation that the balance of the joint printing fund. $2SOO, be seggre- gated, $500 to the House and $500 to the Senate.
 The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred.
 Senate Bill No. 30, by Willard, an act to protect the lives of the travel ing public,
 Senate Bill No. S1, by Willard an act to prevent oppression of em- ployees.
 Recess taken until two p. m.
 The committee on education, pub lie health and morals reported favor ably on Senate Bill No. 29, by Tanner relating to fire escapes for hotels.
 The enrolment committee reported that substitute Senate Joint Memorial No ?. by Bruner, was properly en- rolled.
 Adjourned till 10 a. m. Mar. %.
 House The House convened at 10 ( ii. this morning.
 The committee on enrolment report ed House Bill No. 9 correctly enrolled.
 The committee on rules submitted a resolution accepting the resignation of J. J. Mulally.
 The committee on Judiciary report ed favorably on House Joint Resolu- tion No. ?; that House Bill No. ,. Shoup's Juvenile court bill, do pass with certain amendments; that House Bill No. referred to commit tee on highways; that House Bill No. 10 be approved and referred to com mittee on labor, capital and immigra- ton: that House Bill No. 16 be report ed back to the House without recom- mendation.
 Eight new bills were introduced in the House, viz: House Bills Nos. 21 to 29 inclusive.
 House Bill No, 21, by Ingersoll pro- viding for extension of boundaries and limits of incorporated towns in Alas, ka.
 House Bill No. 22, by Aldrich, an employers liability act for injuries sus- tained by employees.
 House Bill No. 2S, by Driscoll, to provide for sale of personal and real property to pay taxes due municipali- ties.
 House Bill No. 24, by shoup, to limit the fishing and canning season fer certain species of salmon in the Terri tory of Alaska.
 House Bill No. 25, by shoup, to re- quire the registration of vital statis, tics.
 House Bill No. 26, by Gaffney a lien law for benefit of labor and those who furnish material
 House Bill No. 27, by Gray to amend the Alaska Code relative to duties of notaries public,
 House Bill No 2S, by Gray, to pro- vide a form of summons in civil ac- tions in the justice courts.
 House Bill No. 29, by Gaffney, pro- viding for levying and collection of taxes for municipal purposes.
 Driscoll Memorial asking the gov ernment to build and maintain bridge across the Cinema river at Fairbanks adopted unanimously,
 Kennedy's joint memorial asking that court commissioners be put on a salaried basis, adopted unanimously
 Senate Memorial No. 5 by Breeding, aids to navigation passed to second reading
 Senator Millard's bill to prevent des, ecration of the flag passed to second reading.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21

The new Spring and Summer styles are now ready You are cordially in vited to call and inspect them.- IF. WoLLAND. 1w
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21

SPECIAL Shipment of Easter flow CTS, just received at the Winter & Pond Store roses, lilies, violets, car nations, ferns, etc.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
AUSTRIA MAY
 HELP THE TURKS

SCUTARI March 21. - It has been learned here that Austria with the possible assistance of Italy, will at tempt to stop the bombardment of this city that has been in progress with merciless ferociousness for more than a week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21
SPECIAL THIS WEEK

JUST RECETvED-A shipment of fancy apples. S125 per box-GoLD- STEMS tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21

ALEXANDRIA, March 21,-The Tur- kish cruiser Hamidieh sunk two Greek gunboats near here yesterday:
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21

A complete line of tobacco jars and pipe racks at BURFoRDS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21

SEAL sHIPT oYsTERs--Fresh at the local agency-CHAs. GoLDsTEIN
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-21

LONDON, March 21-The action of President Woodrow Wilson, in with drawing from the negotiations that have been in progress to compel the new Chinese government to divide the loan it proposes to make among the bankers of the several powers, means the dissolution of the group. The other nations will follow the course of the United States and permit the Chinese Republic to handle it's loan in it's own way.
 Bryan Endorses Wilson.
 DIES MONIES, March 21.-"Stand- patism is dead in the United States"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-04

accept the probability Of such a
catastrophe occurring from one
cause or another.
After observing the presence of
dust from Mount Katmai In ire
mendously separated parts OF the
world, Professor Abbot made a
study OF the temperature in connec-
ton with all periods OF great vol.
canic activity during the past cen.
tury. He found that In every year
OF great volcanic activity there had
been less than normal tempera-
ture. He also found that IN all these
years there were reports OF "hazes,"
dry fogs' and curious atmospheric
disturbances in places far apart
The relation Of these TO one vol
canfc centre was not generally un-
derstood and their effect on climate
was entirely overlooked.
There were periods of diminished
heat from 1883 to 1887. from 1888
to 1893, and from 1902 to 1904.
These were all periods OF great vol
canic activity, The last named
the terrible eruption Of Mount Pelee.
on the Island Of Martinique, which
was followed by that of La Soufrlere
on the Island OF St Vincent
Professor Abbot has collected an
impressive mass of facts showing
the stupendous quantities OF mate
rial thrown up by volcanoes. We
are impressed by the historical fact
that Pompeii and Herculanium were
buried under a shower OF lava, mud
and ashes from Vesuvius, but that
is only an imperfect indication OF
the power and activity OF n volcano,
for those towns are but a mile or
two from the crater.
One OF the greatest eruptions on
record Is said TO have been that of
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-04

are making special Inquiries into the
subject.
Il have as yet no definite figures,
out should say that there are many
thousands Of women In this country
who support husbands OF other rela-
tives.
These women are TO be found
among all classes and in all protes-
sions and trades. Some Of these
wives are skilled workers, and take
up their position as bread-winners
quite cheerfuily.
1T Is very difficult 10 ascertain
details OF the better class homes
where husbands, for some reason or
other, are supported BY their wives.
Among poorer people. however
particularly In the districts around
the East London docks-I know there
are hundreds OF cHses where the wife
IS the wage-earner OF the home.
The numbers OF women who work
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-04

mountain was blown away by this
eruption.
The dust thrown up by these
eruptiors was noticed all over Eu-
rope and in parts Of Africa 1t was
described In many places as "a dry
fog" and the idea that 1t was fog
conceded with the coldness OF the
weather. Benjamin Franklin, our
earliest American scientist, who was
in Paris. at the time, commented on
the presence Of this peculiar haze
and the annoyance it caused him.
He attributed an attack Of bron-
chitis to it.
The year 1888 was remarkable for
great volcanic disturbances, and at
that time the extraordinarily wide
distribution Of the dust was noticed.
Around Babujan, In Southeastern
Asia, the sun was hidden for three
weeks. There was no thickness Of
the atmosphere at the surface Of
the earth, the obstruction being
high up in the air,
When the darkness cleared some
what the SUN appeared green, al
though at other times volcanic dust
mas Deen found TO be purple. a
tremendous eruption occurred at
krakatoa, IN the South Pacific, in
the same year and was attended by
similar phenomena. The dust
reached Europe within ten days and
caused considerable observation Of
the sun.
The eruption Of Krakatoa Is re-
garded as one OF the most terrible in
history because 10000 persons lost
their lives in il. The eruption blew
away nearly half the island and
crevices a thousand feet deep were
left where once there had been
mountains
The report was heard 5000 miles
away and the darkness caused by
the dust extended over 100000
square miles.
Many remarkable eruptions escape
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How "Squaw Men, Add to EngIands Woman Troubl

T7HE Fabian Society OF England
OF which George Bernard
Shaw is the distinguished
heads taking a census OF the
growing army OF "Squaw Men" In
that country-husbands who loaf
while their wives labor TO support
them. The suspicion is that the
rapid increase of this type OF male
creature Is largely responsible for
the growing violence or militant suf-
fragettism.
Mrs. c. NJ, Wilson. OF the Fabians,
who is Investigating the matter. has
this 20 say:
"The object OF the Fabian
women's group Is to study as thor
ouShly as possible the economic posi-
ton OF women in this country,
80 little Is known az present
about the number OF wnge-earning
women who support others that We
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-04

to support not only husoana,
fathers. mothers, sisters 0's
and other relatives, must Dc hn
81 have heard OF poor iitue
tics who have given away ne
their money every month ~
some home going, while 'n'
numerous instances OF eiusi
who have bravely gone o''
ness in order to bring UP q Nv
small brothers and sisters
Women workers with ''''
valid husbands have prac.p
same financial responsioiIiusssv y
man, and are looked upon ~ =
State as the Official wage.eniiss h.
According TO The slatisues 81
and assuming the econom'vy vyork
lions 10 be unchanged. Ne" ~
is claimed. win contain ,nsSI1
women workers and SoO,Oos es ,ss 9
and fathers OF families VI igal
never-work class by the year
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notice because they are not att
ed with great loss Of life or dfnl
20 property. An eruption In Gu
mala in 1902 spread ashes on
area Of $4,000 square milea. u
dust cloud above the crater n
eighteen miles high, q very dpI
cant Indication Of the force of
eruption.
Although the eruption Of Mc<
Katmai has attracted compsfa1y|
little attention, because Il occqI|
far away from thickly peopla
gions, 1t was, nevertheless, OF auI
tremendous character. Their
every reason to believe thai
eruption Of Mount Peles, "
caused such universal distrsss.
but a trifling natural distufoa
compared to that OF Mount Ksls
This latter eruption deposited
of ashes a hundred miles q
When 1t Is remembered tni
deposit was spread for at leaa
distance in every direcuon
enormous quantity may be sans,
The column Of dust above
crater was estimated 10 be t
miles high. The United Staia
enue cutter Manning witneassa
eruption from a distance OF lp0
from the volcano. The sky nee.
completely dark for tEenu
hours and the deck was Mea
with volcanic dust to sucn
that the men had great dinicuiH
freeing the ship from the oaN
The dust was observed oy
fessor Abbot In Africa, 6ooo
away, eleven days after the eIug
and at Mount Weather VIZ
300 miles away. within four =
1t was not seen at Mount W.
California. $500 miles from ~
until fifteen days after the eiug
because the prevailing air CUT
do not blow in that dlrection.
dust moves with the upper III
rents.
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The Startling New
Discovery OF

du Tue temperate regions or the
earth,
1t seems clear from Professor
Abbot's observations that there Is
no form Of terrestrial disturbance
which Is SO farreaching In its effects
a5 volcanic dust Within Il week or
less Of great volcanic eruption in
America the dust Is observed IN Eu-
rope. The dust often travels at q
speed OF forty miles an hour, or $50
miles a day. That means that in
fifteen days 1t will have gone half
way around the world.
From the moment of the eruption
the effect on ur climate begins to be
felt and In less than a month that
OF the whole world shows the in
huence Of the disturbance,
We should remember that even
at ordinary times large proportion
OF the suns heat and light is lost to
US. We should perish instantly II
We were exposed to the unfiltered
heat OF the sun. 1t Is the reflection
OF the suns light from particles OF
dust and water vapor that gives us
the beautiful and welcome phenom-
enon We call the sky, in so-called
cloudless countries the sunlight Is
very difficult to endure, and even
there the atmosphere Is by no means
free from particles Of dust and
water vapor.
When, however. the atmosphere Is
hlled with an almost continuous pail
OF red dust, the dilution Of the sun
ilght is carried much farther than is
rences suggest the possibility that
they may some day take a much more
alarming form than they have vet
done The material thrown up by the
volcanoes varies very much In com
position, Is 1t not possible that
through certain chemical combina-
lons, and the composition of the
earth where the eruption occurs, the
material elected may take the form
OF heavy poisonous gas2