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The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
DEFENSE IN THE
 TRANSPORTATION CASE

The big transportation case still has the right of way in the district court. The testimony of Max Kalish was fin ished yesterday afternon and he was followed by W. c. Blanchard, of the White Pass & Yukon, who is also tes- tifying for the government MT. Blanchard was still on the stand this morning when an effort was made by the prosecution to introduce certain letters from former Manager, Berdoe, of the White Pass & Yukon to cer- tain officials of the c. P. R. with ref erences to the Humboldt steamship company. Counsel for defense object ed and the jury was excused while the matter was argued.
 The defendants case has not yet been reached. It is probable that they will claim that there was no combination and that no conspiracy was entered into for the purpose of restraining competition in or for mo- nopolizing whartinger business at Skagway. Defendants will ailege that whatever contracts that were made were entered into with the utmost good faith for the purpose of further ing the interests of the various par ties for a legitimate business and for promoting the interests of the public in general
 They will claim that the arrange ments made and contracts entered in to were perfectly natural from exist ing conditions and not from any intent or desire on their part to restrain trade.
 ! L. P. Shackleford this morning ir behalf of all the defendants moved for dismissal of the jury on the ground. that the district attorney was introducing evidence bearing on tho other Kalish cases which are not now on trial and that attorneys for the de fense were not given an opportunit! to examine talesmen on the matter The motion was denied.
 This morning John G. Held was al lowed to appear as the personal at torney for the defense of c. E. Wynn Johnson one of the defendants in tn, case now on trial.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
E. p. MORGAN HAS
 HAPPY VISION

Ed. p. Morgan, travelling freight and passenger agent of the Alaska Steam ship Company has put in several weeks recently looking over the pos abilities in Southeastern Alaska. From observations he has made Mir. Morgan thinks that the country is on the eve of the greatest develop ment era in history of the territory.
 This opinion is based on the known facts about the latent resources Of the country meaning fish. forests. pow CT and minerals.
 This belief is also predicated upon the hope-at least in part-that the new national administration will take a broad minded and firm stand for progress. rather than rerogresston.
 Some sections, especially the Ju- neau district. will prosper despite the restrictions now placed on the coun- try. but an entire change of front must be made toward Alaska by the general government to enable a full realization of the country's possibil- ities. Mir Morgan thinks this will be the case. therefore he is predicting that this year beginning with next spring will witness an expansion and development uneQualled by any prev. ious experience.
 Now is the time" said Mir. Nor gan. flor the people of Juneau to be- gin laying the foundation for a great CT and better Juneau The business men should be planning and prepar- ing to do more business. There will be a tent city added to Alaska's cap ital next spring so great will be the influx of people into the place"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
President-EIeCt Has Not
 Yet Selected Cabinet

by dispatches from Washington pur. porting to give advance information as to the men who will be asked to act as his advisers, or as to what course he will pursue respecting leg islation. He informed the newspaper correspondents tonight that he has not divulged his plans to any person and has no idea of doing so. He has consulted with National Chairman William F. McCombs, William J. Bry- an, Speaker Champ Clark, Oscar w. Underwood and a half dozen United States Senators and members of Con- gress as to linen and measures" but he has not indicated to any of these gentlemen whom he intends to ap- point
 Gov. Wilson announced last night that he will soon begin the writing of his inaugural address and his mes sage to Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
DENVER MANS
 SAD PROTEST

DENVER, Jan. 17.-George E. Els rerling has advertised:
 WANTED-Address of every man
 in Denver up against the alimony
 proposition. Quick action neces-
 sary.
 Asked in regard to his plan for the relief of alimony suffering grass wio overs. Mir. Esterling said:
 .I believe it is unconstitutional to practically fine a man for life f" making a matrimonial mistake, anu my grounds are these: If a man steals q horse or commits a burglary he re ceives a sentence to suffer punish, ment for a certain length of time, anG he is privileged after serving that sentence to start in life anew, where as in the condemnation for matrr. monial mistake he is sentenced prac ticaIly for life-that is to say, he is punished with a continuous fine.
 My proposition is that those of us who suffer by this maladministratioN of a law which never should have eN isted should band ourselves togethe' and resist this ruthless invasion o' our constitutional rights and fiber ties"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
AGREEMENT WITH RUSSIA
 COVERS ALL QUESTIONS

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan, 1.-The Russian Foreign Minister after re- consideration of the position of the American Consuls in Russia arising out of the termination of the conner cial treaty of 1882, has reached the conclusion that the matter of their ex- equaturs is fully covered by the agree ment reached with Washington under which the general principles of inter national law may be applied to con sular questions in the absence of a formal treaty. The modus vivendi re- gently arranged at Washington is therefore complete, applying practi' cally to any question which is apt to arise concerning Russo-American re lations.
 The fears expressed in some Ameri can newspapers that the duties on a. ricultural machinery would be in creased by the Foreign Minister to be groundless.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
DRUNKEN SON
 KILLS FATHER

SEATTLE, Jan. IT, Auley Gault, a Maple Valley farmer, eighteen years old, shot and killed his father, James Gault, who sought to protect his wife and the mother of the drunken son, from assault.
 Young Gault had returned from Sc. attle in g. drunken state and his mother eXpostulated with him, when he made an attempt to beat her. His father interfered, and the young man drew a revolver and fired, kill. ing his father instantly Young Gault was arrested and brought to the King County jail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17

PRINCETON, N. Jr Jan. 17.-That President.elect Wilson has not decid- ed upon the personnel of his Cabinet was indicated yesterday when he said that his mind was still open with re- gard to it. He said Sometimes l hear something about a man which makes me prick up my ears and makes me want to know more about him. The field of choice for Cabinet position is constantly widening. There are many good men and I want to look the field over very carefully. It has been my custom to give no ad- vance information on appointments. I find out if the man wish will &C., cept and then I announce his appoint. meut. followed that course as Gov ernor of New Jersey and I shall con- tinue to do so as President"
 Within the last two weeks the Pres ident.elect has been much provoked
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
BERESFORD QUIZZES
 RULER OF KINGS NAVY

LONDON, Jan. 17.-Reports of diff ferences between the Civil Lords and the Sea Lords of the British Ad- miralty led to close catechism in the House of Commons today by Lord Charles Beresford of First Lord of the Admiralty Churchill
 Mir. Churchill said he asked for the resignation of vice-Admiral Sir Fran. cis Sea Lord and gave i'll health as an explanation of Admiral Bridgeman's withdrawal without having authority. to do so.
 q take the full responsibility for the statement" he added, and went on to say that no differenece of view of policy led to any disagreement.
 Differences are said to have arisen on the subject of increasing the pay of the officers and men, the Sea Lords demanding; more generous treatment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
THE CASE OF
 0. E. M'MANIGAL

WASHINGTON, Jan. IT. - United States Attorney Miller, of Indiana, has been conference with Attorney, General George w. Wickersham as to what disposition shall be made of Or. tie E. McManigal, the governments star witness in the case against the McNamara brothers, and in the dyna- cite conspiracy cases recently tried in Indianapolis.
 McManigal is now confined in the Los Angeles County jail, at Los Ange, les, California. It is alleged that no immunity for his crimes was prom ised McManigal when he confessed his share in the many dynamite out rages, and agreed to testify in behalf of the government
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
Will Act With
 the Democrats

SPOKANE, Jan. 17.-Senator Miles Poindexter, it is said, has announced his intention to act with the Demo crats of the Senate in Shaping new tarifr legislation. Senator Poindexter is a Progressive, but was formerly a Democrat,
 He is also leading the opposition to the confirmation of Judge Clinton w.. Howard, of the federal court for the Western district of Washington, and that of Beverly w. Coiner, as district attorney.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
NO SORROW OVER
 JOSEPH w. BAILEY

SHERMAN, Texas, Jan. 17-Rev. J. Harvey Dobbs, well.known Sher. man divine, sent the following tele. gram to Hon. Joseph w. Bailey at Washington:
 Your resignation noted. Am dee lighted. Read second Samuel 17,2S, and do likewise"
 The quotation referred to is as fol- lows And when Ahitophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he sad dled his ass and arose and got him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order and hanged himself and died and was bur. jed in the sepulchre of his father"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
of Bills
 in the Legislature

OLYMPIA, Wash, Jan. 17. - The number of bills which will be intro duced in the legislature now in ses- sion, promises to be the greatest in the history of the State. Most of the bills that have been so far introduced are along, so-called progressive lines.
 Governor Lister is making a most excellent impression.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17

LONDON. Jan. IT. - The Irish Home Rule bill passed it's third read ing last night. The vote was 56S for the measure and 25S against it. Pass ing the third reading means that home rule for Ireland will be an accom- plished fact, though the bill will not go into operation before next year, The House of Lords is powerless so far as the veto is concerned.
 There was considerable excitesEent when the vote was taken, although the government was assured Of a ma jority. Besides the Liberals and the Nationalists. the labor members, yot- ed for the bill
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
WOULD TAX LINGERIE
Assessors Must not Flinch at
 COrsets and Silk Hosiery.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17.--War has been declared by County Assessor Ed. w. Hopkins and it involves milady's lingerie. Mir. Hopkins believes that the revenue of Los Angeles County would be increased many thousands of dollars annually if taxes were lev fed on woman's wearing apparel.
 Before the revenue can be in- creased" Mir. Hopkins says, "it is nee. essary to find marble-hearted depu' ties, who finch not even before cor set and who gaze on silk hose and pink pajamas without a quiver." He VOWS that next year, when assessments are made, he will find the necessary mar, ble-hearted deputies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
KATALLA NEWS NOTES

KATALLA, Jan 16.-The work of hauling coal from the mine on Trout creek to the head of navigation on the Saltwater is progressing satisfactor- fly. The coal, however, will not be all moved before the end of March.
 Mrs. Al Ness, whose husband was drowned last fall in Katalla bay, is confined to the hospital at Cordova.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17

WASHINGTON, Jan. IT, - Charles G. Heifner, of Seattle, will have a conference with President-elect Will son the coming week. Among other matters which he will discuss will be Alaska, and its conditions, and the probable appointments that will de-
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
.SCHIFF TALKS
 ABOUT MONEY

WASHINGTON, Jan. IT, Jacob Schir, of Kuhn, Loeb & Co.,, of New York, testifying before the Money Trust Investigating committee, said that he advocated liberty for individ- uals to concentrate money credits to the limit of their ability. MT. Schiff's examination did not result in diffus- ing much information of an import ant nature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
DOESN'T WANT
 INAUGURAL BALI

TRENTON, N. J., Jan. IT, - Presi- dent.elect Wilson has addressed let ter to Chairman Eustis, of the Wash ington inaugural committee, request ing that the inaugural ball be omitted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
Heifner to Confer With
 President-EIeCt Wilson

mand the early consideration of Pres. ident Wilson after his inauguration.
 It is again rumored that Mir. Heif- ner is either slated for Cabinet po' sition or he may be made commis- sioner of the General Land Office, if he will accept that position.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
TWO MOTHERS PASS
 AWAY IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Jan. 17.-Mrs. Martha C. Gill, mother of Hiram c. Gill, former mayor of Seattle, and Mrs. Minnie A. Keene, mother of Mrs. Hiram c. Gill, died here within twelve hours of each other.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
SENATE CONTINUES
 COMMERCE COURT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The Sen ate has passed the legislative bill amending it so as to make provis- ion for the continuance of the United States Court of Commerce, for which the House refused to make an appropriation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
.PINCHOT WORKS
 FOR MONOPOLIES

SEATTLE, Jan. 17.-Richard A. Bal finger, former Secretary of the Inter- for. in discussing conservation last night, charged Clifford Pinchot with working in the interests of Western lumber and cattle kings, especially the Weyerhauser timber syndicate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
EDWARD MYLIUS
 TO BE DEPORTED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-secretary of Commerce and Labor Charles Ma gel has denied Edward H. Mylius the right to land in the United States.
 Mylius is the Englishman who was convicted in London for libeling King George, more than a year ago. He served a twelve months sentend, and recently came over to make living here, he said, of which he was de nied the opportunity in his own coun try.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
JEFFERSON SAILS
 FOR THE NORTH

SEATTLE, Jan. 17.-Steamship Jef' ferson, of the Alaska Steamship Com pany, sailed at five o'clock last night for Juneau, Skagway and way ports. The steamers cabin passengers for Juneau are: J. H. Fleenar, Sidney Smith and wife, Miss F. J. Reed, A. T. Spawer, w. S. Elliott, Henry Van, H. c. Murphy, w. S. Moore and wife, F. J. Garner and wife, and E. c. Ward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
Steamer Lost
 With Al Persons

NEW YORK, Jan. IT, The steam ship Eldorado, bound from New York to Galveston, has been given up as lost in the recent storm which swept the Atlantic Coast. The steamer had forty-one persons on board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
MRS. I. R. MARSHALL
 GOES TO ARIZONA

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 17.-Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall, wife of the Vice President.elect passed through here last night on her way to Arizona, where she will pass the remainder of the winter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
PRESIDENT TAFT GOES
 TO NEW HAVEN

WASHINGTON, Jan. r. = Pres ident Taft left here today for Phil adelphia, New York and New Haven At the latter place he will consult with the faculty of Yale University,
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
SEATTLE MAN GETS
 A DECORATION

SEATTLE, Jan. r. - France has made E. c. Neufelder, a well known To- cal business man. a member of the Legion of Honor, in recognition of his services in connection with the Alas ka-Yukon.P Pacific Exposition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
POWERS HAVE NOT TAKEN ACTION

LONDON, Jan. 17.-The collective note of the great powers to the Turkish government has not been de- livered owing to the delay of Ger many, whose concurrence in the note
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
YOUNG WOMAN DIES
 ON BOARD SHIP

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17.-Mrs. w. r. Thummel, daughter of Lieutenant Colonel w. P. Hepburn, died on the steamship Wilhelmina bound here from the Orient.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The i'm migration bill, known as the Literacy test act, has been agreed to by the Senate and House conference com mittee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17

Anyone having winter cut hemlock piles, S5 feet to 100 feet, with at least S-inch tops, and in position to de- liver same by February 20th, 1912, notify the Algunican Development Co.,, Jualin, Alaska. l2t'
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
To Investigate
 indian Affairs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The Sen- ate has passed a resolution author izing the investigation of the affairs of the Crow Indians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
OLDEST EMPLOYEE
 DEAD IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Jan. IT, - Captain Wesley Mark Wood, the oldest Wash ington employee is dead. He had been in the government service for seventy years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
France Elects 6
 New President

PARIS, Jan. F. - Raymond Poin' caire, premier of the French govern. ment, has been elected president of the French republic, to succeed Presi- dent Failleries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17

has not been received as yet.
 The general tenor of the note is to the effect that Turkey shall re- cede from her present demands, so that peace may be re.established.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
MATINEE AT oRPHEUM

There will be a matinee performance at the Orpheum on Saturday after noon. Master Jamie Bratton, comed- ian, will do several stunts. 1-16-t.L
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
Irish Home Rule Bill
 Passes Third Reading

BELFAST, Ireland, Jan. 17.-There was a great anti-home rule demonstra tion in this city last night, when it was learned that the Home Rule bill had passed it's third reading in the House of Commons,
 The orangemen and the Unionists clubs of Belfast paraded and alter wards burned copy of the Home Rule bill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
THE RESTRICTION OF IMMIGRATION
BRADY LEADS
 FOR SENATE

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 17.-Former Governor James H. Brady is leading in the contest for United States Sena- tor to succeed the late Senator Vel don B. Hepburn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
CATCHER BROWN, OF
 ST. LOUIS, IS DEAD

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 17.-Thomas J. Brown. catcher for the St. Louis Browns, died here in this city today,
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
SENATE CONFIRMS
 McLERNAN0's NOMINATION

WASHINGTON, Jan, 17-The nom ination of Colonel Edward J. McCler nand, to be a brigadier-general, has been confirmed by the United States Senate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
SIX PERSONS
 DIE BY FIRE

EDMONTON, Alberta. Jan. r. - A fire in the business district of this city caused extensive damage, and six persons perished in the flames.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
RANcHER IS CONVICTED
 OF TRAIN ROBBERY

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 17. - Wells Lounsberl-y, Medford, Oregon. rancher, has ben convicted of train holdup and mail robbery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17

LONDON. Jan. 1.-The Irish Home Rule bill which was sent to the House of Lords this morning, was immediate ly given a first reading.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17
The LiteraCy Test Bill
 WiII Become a Law

According to the terms of the bill all immigrants, will be required to read in their own language and pay head tax of five dollars each.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17

WANTED-First class porter wants place to work. XYz, The Empire t.f.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17

Finest line of Calabash pipes in Alaska at BURFoRD's
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17

FOR RENT - T've-room house un furnished. Inquire of Juneau Dairy.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-17

DENVER, Jan. 17.-George E. B rering has advertised:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-01
BECKER'S LAWYERS
 PREPARE FOR LAST FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE
Arguments Start Today But Decision Is Not Expect
 ed for Three Months

Albany, Dec. 1-Attorneys for for mer Police Lieutenant Charles Beck CT, of New York, under sentence of death for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, the gambler, were prepared today to make before the court of appeals what may prove to be the final fight for his life. A decision in the case was not expected for at least three months. Arguments were to start during the afternoon.
 In their briefs, Becker's attorneys hoped to show that the former po- lice lieutenant was not concerned in any way in the crime. Their appeal raised two major points. One was an appeal from the judgment of convic- tfon of murder in the first degree and the consequent sentence of death; the other was an appeal from the a-der of Justice Golf denying a motion for a new trial
 Mrs. Becker, wife of the convicted man. who came to Albany yesterday, at the request of her husband, re- mained in, seclusion in her hotel.
 It was expected that the appeals of the four gunmen jointly convicted with Becker for the Rosenthal mur- der, although on today's calendar, would be postponed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-01
EXTRA POLICE ARE SWORN IN TO HELP
 HANDLE STRIKERS

Indianapolis, Dec. Mayor Wallace established headquarters at the police station early today and said he would take personal charge of the police un- til. the strike of the union teamsters and chauffeurs, which began at mid night last night, is settled. He said he had 100 mounted policemen and 400 pa trolmen and expected to be able to handle the situa tion without assist ance from the state.
 In addition to the extra squads of police that patroled the business dis trict and kept the crowds on the move, more than 250 citizens, including some of the most prominent business men of Indianapolis, who were sworn in last night as a special reserve force, awaited an emergency call at Tomlin- son Hall, where they had established head dquarters.
 Thomas J. Farrell, general organizer of the union, said the strike order had been obeyed generally.
 'Our union is opposedI to acts of vio- 1ence,'' said Farrell There is no req son for lawleseness and I hope there will be none."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-01
ANTI-SLAvERY ACTION
 IS URGED IN ENGLAND

London, Dec. 1-Immediate 1egisla- tion effectually to bar British subjects from evading the slave trade acts was urged in a memorial presented to Pre- mier Asquith by an influential com mittee. The signatories stated that they had been stirred to action by the revelations made during the in quiry into the atrocities in the rub Der fields of Putumayo, Peru, and the evidence that "conditfons Of native labor elsewhere in South America and other tropical and semitropicaI regions where British subjects and capital are operating are closely akin to slavery
 A demand for the revision of the an- ti-slavery treaties with foreign pow CTS is also made by the memorialists with the object of insuring their ap- plication to modern forms of slav- ery,'' and they suggest the appoint ment of a special body of consuIts with rowing commissions to visit the more inaccessible parts of the world and keep watch over native yabor and commercial conditions.