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The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
HIGH SCHOOL BAND
 TO ENTERTAIN

The Juneau High School Band is now preparing for an entertainment, of unusual merit, to be given within the next two weeks, in one of Ju- neaus play houses.
 The boys have been drilling faith fully for some time and are now putting on the finishing touches prep aratory to the concert. A very elab- crate concert and entertainment is being prepared for this occasion and the different participants promise a good account for themselves.
 Miss Parr is drilling number of high school pupils on very clever sketch entitled "No Men Wanted" ;" The cast of this play is large, and forty minutes of laughter are assured A local, talented reader has also consented to contribute to the eve, ning's entertainment
 The Band Glee Club, an organization composed of boys from the band, are working up some good songs.
 The band boys are working hard fo" new instruments, an order for which has already been placed with an Eastern Music House, and when enough funds are available, the instru ments will be wired for.
 The entire proceeds of this benefit concert and entertainment will go to ward paying for the desired instru ments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

Representative Earnest B. Collins, of Fox. a mining town near Fairbanks, comes from good, old patriotic stock. His torebears fought for the American colonies during the Revolution and for the States in 1872 After the wars the family pioneered into the West Mir. Collins is a hoosier. but left with his parents al an early age to grow up in the valleys of the sun-kissed Sier- ras. He was educated in the public schools of Chico, California taking a special course in the State normal at that place
 He served one term as justice of the peace Of Chico and was probably the youngest judge ever inducted into of fee in the great State of California. Then came the call of the North and the young judge was caught in its al lurement
 Speaking of his experience in the Northland, Mir. Collins said: I've cast aside that which most people would consider the opportunity of a lifetime to play this Alaska game, but l don't regret it. for I've enjoyed every moment in this country. The free dom of it all-the open-hearted gen. erosity of the people and the natural, ness of our associations appeals to me with an irresistible force, precluding any possibility of me going back. I've chosen Alaska as my home and am willing to gamble on it's future possi bilities
 ''The ordinary human intelligence
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
Rep. Collins of Fox
 a Lover of the North

cannot conceive of the unlimited pos abilities in the future of Alaska and as long as I enjoy my present robust health and have the cooperation of my wife, am only too willing to call Alaska my home.
 We. who come from the interior and who are developing the mineral resources of that broad expanse of territory are naturally the most in dependent people on earth. Our peo- pie ask no odds from anyone and are generous to a fault. We have sacri- feed our own personal interests to come here to legislate for the good of the Territory in general and our own divisions in particular; for the betterment of those who have resolved to make Alaska their home and for the advantage of our children who will follow in our footsteps.
 "I personally know no politics, ex- cept that which is of vital interest to Alaska. I represent no corpora tion and have never made a dollar in my ten years of residence in Alas ka, that I did not take from the ground
 "I stand unqualifiedly for any legisla, ton which may be introduced during the present session of this Legisla. ture that is of vital interest to any one of the four districts and any meas ures which may be introduced touch ing those interests will have in me most ardent champion on the floor of the House.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
EXCITEMENT IS GROWING
 OVER TEsLlN DISCOVERIES

John Drury came in on the lief ferson from his recent trip to Eng land where he attended the annual fur sale of the Taylor, Drury and Ped lar Company. It is said that this com pany annually disposes of about fifty thousand dollars worth of furs in Lon- don. Mir Drury will go to the store at TesIin, where they expect a large volume of business this season owing to the new discovery on Silver creek, says the Skagway Alaskan.
 W. A. Dikeman, discoverer of the Iditarod, and for some time past in- terested in placer ground in the Tes- lin country, came up Saturday and left the same day for the scene of the new strikes on Silver creek. He has had a number of men in there this winter looking after his interests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

Senator Conrad Breeding, of Nome, has had a very active life. In 1898 he started for the gold fields via the Stikine river For several weeks he and his party toiIed up that noted stream. They had to abandon their outfits and turn back. They hoated down the stream covering the same distance in eighteen hours and the Senator says they travelled so fast the hair was swept from his head. Moth ing daunted him. and he went to Dyea and packed an outfit over the Chtl- coot pass and doated with the mighty throng down to Dawson From Daw- son the Senator went to Nome in June, 1899. Here he followed mining and made a stake. After running over the country for a time he finally settled in Nome again in 1904 and established himself in the mercantile business which he still conducts. In 1908 he was elected Mayor of the Seward pen insula metropolis
 In speaking of his experiences. Sen ator Breeding said: Having accom- plished a journey of 1900 miles through the wilderness of Alaska. I am pleased to say that We members of the Second Division of the Legis- lature have learned more about our great country than |, for my part, could ever have realized without that experience. In 1899 I foated down the Yukon in a small boat from Daw- son to St. NIichael-what a change in If years. In the days of '99 the popu, lation along the mighty river was mostly natives but now it is differ ent-every 10 or 20 miles we found small villages had sprung up consist, ing of white people. and natives who are engaged in trapping. trading, and mining
 From the moment We left Fair banks until We reached Valdez on the coast. We travelled through country that for scenic beauty and climate is not excered in any part of the world When the sun rose in all
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
Senator Freeding of Nome
 Eloquent on Alaska

the glory of his Arctic splendor and cast in silhouette the fantastic shapes of the distant peaks of the Alaska range. it was something great, majes' tic-and cried in my ecstasy, thou wonderful Alaska.
 .I have read the statements of my colleagues in the Juneau daily papers and I agree with them in every partic, ular. | realize that the First Third, and Fourth Divisions, save mining, have greater resources than the Sec oud Division.
 The first consideration for this Legislature should be the transporta' ton question. We should endorse the report of the Alaska Railroad Commis, sion and recommend the immediate building of the railroads and the open ing up of the coal mines. This would in my opinion be of great benefit to those districts and to the general good of the whole Territory.
 In reference to the Second Divis, ion. I shall ask the support of the Legislature to recommend to the Con, gress that an appropriation be made to build a small harbor at Nome for our coastwise vessels or so-called mos, quito fleet. Millions of dollars worth of property has been lost and many lives sacrificed on account of not hay. ing a shelter for our small craft. Every fall since 1899 a number of small steamers have been thrown on the beach and many of them complete, Iy wrecked.
 Nome has been, and is. one of the greatest gold producing camps of Alaska. and has added to the wealth of Uncle Sam" many millions. I be, Heye we are not asking anything out of reason.
 Last Sunday I had the pleasure of visiting the Alaska. .Gastineau's works and mines and having heard of other mining companies that are to com mence operations here I believe that Juneau will. inside of five, years be a city of ten thousand people.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
Senator Willard Says
 AlaskanS for Alaska

Col. B. F. Willard, who is Senator elect from the Third Division, has decided opinions on the Alaskan sub. jects for legislation, both locally and by the general government,
 "The paramount issue at this time" said Senator Willard, lis transporta- tion. Next in importance is the open ing up of our coal fields along legiti. mate lines. The laws that were in force at the time these locations were made should be lived up to in every respect. Those who made bona ilde locations and complied with the law should be given title and those who have not done so should have their locations annulled. l consider that a law passed by Congress offering any thing for sale is a contract between the government and the party trying to purchase it. The average Alaskan wants to see justice done to the coal claimants, but, however, insists that the government open up the coal inn mediately. The fact that the govern ment should open up the coal would not invalidate a just and legal claim. We are paying annually $1S,OOO for coal with which to operate the Cliff mine or nine dollars per ton for Wash ington steam coal, This should be cut in two.
 'T am in favor of the government immediately taking up the subject Of Alaskan transportation l am in- clined to favor government building and owning of railroads or of govern
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

ment assistance in the building and of government controlling of the roads to the end that cheaper transportation may be brought about in Alaska.
 q think the Alaska Code should be revised and provision made for a rev. enue system for Alaska and other mat. ters should be carefully gone into"
 Senator Willard has had quite an experience before coming to Alaska in politics, having been Mayor of city, and several years as councilman and county board member in Chippe- wa Falls, Wisconsin. He served one term in the lower House of the Wis consin Legislature and one term as sergeant.at-arms in the lower House and five years on the Republican State Central Committee. Since coming 10 Alaska, fifteen years ago he has taken no part in politics up to the present time. He was elected as a non.par- tisan and a thorough progressive' whatever that name is politically. And he says that he is, and will be, at all times for that which he believes will be to the best interests Of Alaska in general.
 He is a warm supporter of home rule for Alaska and touching the home situation as to appointments for Alaska his position is more specif- cally shown by the fact that he will introduce in the Senate joint res olution requesting President Wilson to appoint bona ffde residents of Alas. ka to fill all offices from Governor down.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
NEWS NOTES OF
 NATIONAL CAPITOL

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Vice-Pres- ident-elect Marshall arrived here to- day from Philadelphia
 Presidentelect Wilson has let it be known to the Democratic leaders in the Senate that he fayors the Root amendment to the Canal Tolls Act, repeating the free tolls clause for American coastwise shipping
 The Senate naval committee has re- stored the items stricken from the na- val bill as it passed the House It will now be matter for conference.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
RUSSELL FORCED
 TO STEP DOWN

ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 2S.-Upon the demand of Governor Sulzer, Sup erintendent John w. Russell, of Mat tewan Insane Asylum has sent in his resignation The resignation is the outgrowth of statements made by Dr. Russell relative to the release of Har- ny Thaw, Dr. Russell having testified that he was offered $2O,000 by John Anhalt, a New York lawyer. An' halt denied the charge, and so did Mrs. Thaw, the mother of Harry.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
AT THE ORPHEUM

The orpheum theatre held another pleased audience at last nights per. formance. "A Stern Destiny" and "The Cylinders Secret" are clever plays cleverly acted. "The Social Sec retary" and When Dad Was Wise" furnished the laughs of the evening.
 Tonight "A Romance of the Bor- der" and "The Mystery of Room 29" promise the thrills. Vanity Fair" is coming later.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
NICARAGUA, TOO, WANTS A CANAL

built much more cheaply than the Isthmian Canal.
 Recently private proposal to build a canal across the republic of Nicara- qua have been made to that country and the granting of an exclusive right to the United States, is a result. The promoters of the project claim that with the opening of the Panama Canal that waterway will soon be congested and another canal will become ne, cessity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
Mexican Situation as Seen
 by ViCe-President Elect
citizens dollar.

citizens dollar.
 My own view is that the troubles in Mexico are due to the upper crust of society in that country, rather than to the under crust, for there is no mid dle class in Mexico.
 q don't blame those who have mOn- ey locked up in Mexico for wanting intervention, but more than ques- ton of money is involved"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The na- tional assembly of Nicaragua has voted to give the United States the exclusive right to construct canal across Nicaragua.
 The selection of the Nicaragua route was strongly urged prior to the purchase of the French rights in the Panama Canal It was claimed that the Nicaragua's route presented fewer engineering difficulties and could be
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
VIEWS OF ALASKA'S LEGISLATORS
THE SITUATION
 IN MEXICO

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2S, 70 The subcommittee of the Senate For eign Relations Committee filed their report today on Mexican conditions. Conditions in that country are re- viewed in an exhaustive manner, but no recopmeudations are made.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
MADERO'S BROTHERS
 KILLED IN BATTLE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S.-Ambassa- dor Wilson has wired from Mexico City that Emilio Madero. brother of the late President was killed while leading rebel force at Monterey
 No confirmation has been received of the reported killing of Ravoul, an other brother, in the same vicinity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

TRENTON, N. J., Feb. 2S. - Vice President.elect Thomas R. Marshall arrived here yesterday afternoon and had conference with the President elect. Mir. Wilson said that friendship had followed his acquaintance with
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
MEXlCANS STILL
 CUTTING THR0ATS

FL PAso. Tex, Feb. 2S-A dispatch to the Herald says that battle was fought yesterday, near Conclava, Mex ico. between federal troops and a rev olutionary force commanded by Gov ernor Caronza, of Coahuila. The re- suit was indecisive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
DORR GUILTY
 OF MURDER

SALEM, Mass, Feb. 2S.-William A. Dorr, of Stockton, Calif., has been found guilty of the murder of George F. Marsh an aged Lynn, Mass, manu- facturer. The reason alleged for the crime was that Marsh spoke disre- spectfully of Doris aunt, Mrs. orpha Marsh. The murder was committed in 1911. After the killing of Marsh, Dorr returned to Stockton, where he was arrested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
LEWIS MAY
 CLAIM ELECTION

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Feb 2S.-On the eighth joint ballot in the State Legislature for the United States Sen, ator yesterday, Col. James Hamilton Lewis, of Chicago received sixty.siX out of seventy.seven votes cast.
 Lewis may claim election as Sena, tor on the ground that he had ma jority of those votes, many members having been absent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
SUPERVISION TO
 SAIL IN JUNE

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-Captain V stefansson will sail from EsQuimalt, B. C., late in May or early in June for the Arctic regions. He will have crew of fourteen men and he eX- poets to winter at Herschel island or Prince Patrick Land
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
GOVERNMENTS
 APPROPRIATION

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The Sen ate has adopted an amendment to the sundry civil bill appropriating $1,5OO,- 900 for a government exhibit at the Panama and Pacific Exposition at San Francisco in 1915.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
UP FROM TAKU INLET

Jesse Blakely, of the Penn.-Alaska Mining Co.,, came up from Taku inlet yesterday, on the Santa Rita. Mir Blakely is making preparations for extensive development of his com pany's properties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 2S-The Mex ican situation and the possible inter yention of the United States was dis cussed here last night by Vice-Presi- dent-elect Thomas Riley Marshall
 "I would spend the last dollar" he said. ito save or defend an American citizens life, but l would not spill a drop of blood to save an American
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
ARE GETTING READY
 TO SMOKE UP

The smoker committee of the Com mercial Club has met and divided its duties as follows: Burford and Barra- ger on finance; Wolland, on refresh ments; Ferte on entertainment; Car ter. on hall
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
Marshall May Have Seat
 in Presidents Cabinet

Governor Marshall, and that he was greatly impressed with his ability, which was such that he expected to consult him freely upon matters of public moment. President-elect Will son also intimated that Marshall would sit in the Cabinet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
PTARMIeAN SEASON
 CLOSING TOMORROW

Game Warden Schneider threw his eagle-eye on a bunch of ptarmigan coming down the trail today. The law says 25 birds shall be the maximum of one days shooting-this bunch con tained 23, so the owner "2S'd" with his birds.
 Tomorrow the season closes. Any one caught with ptarmigan during the closed season is liable to a fine.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

The local land office has received notice to the effect that patent has been granted to James J. Ryan for tract embracing 31 acres and a frac- tion at Controller bay. The land was secured by the filing of soldiers ad- ditional homestead script.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
THEATRE MAGNATE FACES CHARGES

the United States and Canada, and he is reputed to be a millionaire. He has lived in Seattle for many years, where in the early days he was engaged in the saloon business and politics. About eighteen years ago he and his brother shot and killed w. l.. Meredith, chief of police of Seattle, but both were ac- quilted The killing grew out of po- litical differences.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2S.-John w. Considine, a theatrical magnate, and Sid Grausman, a vaudeville mana. ger, who arrived here recently are charged with persuading four women to enter a Barbary Coast resort in this city and engage in indecent practices.
 John w. Considine is member of the Sullivan.Considine theatrical cir cult which controls theatres all over
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT

The new dining room of the Com mercial Cafe, with private boxes in connection, is now open day and night, and excellent meals are served at all times. 2-4-t.f'
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Any subscribers to The Daily Elm pire not receiving papers regularly either by carrier or mail, will confer a favor by promptly notifying The Empire office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
MEXICO APPOINTS
 NEW AMBASSADOR
MEXICO CITY, Feb. 2S.-Emilo Ra- basa has been appointed Ambassador to the United States.

FOR RENT-Building in a first class location for restaurant on low CT Franklin street. Three-year lease Enquire Mrs. Cassidy. 2-26-St'
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

WILL PAY $1.OO each for five live and uniniured crows delivered to C, K. Former. Tripp's Bungalow, Main street 2-24-6t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
PORTLAND LAWYER KILLED

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 2S.-W. A. Cleveland, a leading lawyer of this city was killed last night, by an auto mobile driven by Dr. P. J. Wiley.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
MANY BURNED TO DEATH

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 2S.-Twenty or thirty people were burned to death by a fire which destroyed the Hotel Dewey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
suFFRAGETTEs ARRIVE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The suf- fragette marchers who left New York two weeks ago have arrived here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
TWO PATENTS FOR LAND
 HAVE BEEN GRANTED

Lewis Lund this morning received from the local land office a patent for his homestead near Lemon creek, em- bracing tract containing 27O acres.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

WANTED-Married couple to take charge of hotel dining room. Fine op' portunity for right parties. Address J. T. J., Empire office. 2-25-t,f
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

FOR SALE-Chicken and hog ranch. Owner has to leave. Inquire Empire office. 2-27-6t,
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

FOR SALE-Soldiers additional homestead script-4O, 42, 44-9G acres. Inquire of Senator B F. Willard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

R. w Sivler, of Sheep creek, was in town today having a crushed finger attended to.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28
LADY SCOTT IS
 NOW IN WELLINGTON
WELLINGTON, N E., Feb. 27.-La- dy Scott, wife of the dead explorer, has arrived here from England.
COURT NOTES

The case of Cobb vs. Mccartney was set for 9:3O tomorrow morning.
 The hearing on the petition for sa- loon license was set for Monday morn ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

FOR SALE-Fruit and cigar store, one of the best locations in town. En- quire xxx, Empire office. 2-26-3t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

FOR sALE-Choice residence lot, Shattuck Addition. Enquire Empire office. 2-27.t.f
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-02-28

Every thing that will please smok' CT may be found at BURFORD'S.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-03-29
Simmons Trial Continues

Shrevepurt-Niiss Magic Prov u,
Lake Charles, who claims 40 have maid
a $50 note in cash through the defend
ant. and Cashier y. r. North Of tho
First National bank OF Lake Charles
we're the only witnesses tpsiifyinc
Saturday at the trial of the former
teller and assistant cashier. William
H. simmons of the above named hank
charged with embezzlement. The trial
was continued until this week. II is
expected there will he no defense tcs
timony.
Cashier North testified that the
shortage. amounting to approximately
$50. 600, was not discovered until two
weeks after Simmons dismissal in
1907. There was no suspicion of SIN
mons being wrong in his account AT
the time of his dismissal
Testimony by The prosecution
charges that Simmons, after receiving
payment on certain notes. "pocketed"
the money, destroyed the memoran
DUN slips for use in recording pay
ments, and manipulated the adding
machine so as to give correct totals
without any held out" money being
suspected or discovered.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-03-29

Melville.-The corner stone of the
town hall was laid Friday by the Ma
sonic Lodge in the presence of large
crowd The business houses closed
and business of all kind was suspend
ed from o'clock until y. m. by
proclamation of the mayor. The cere-
mony was conducted by II. 5. Joseph,
ID. ID. G. NJ, assisted by Leon 5. Haas,
ID. ID. G.. NJ, of Opelousas, Noel Nor
wood, ID. ID. G.. NJ. of Opelousas; Noel
Norwood. ID. ID. G.. NJ, of Simmesport,
the members of Melville lodge and a
number of visiting Masons from Bun
kie. Alexandria and OpelOusas. After
the ceremony an address was made by
Mr. Haas. who was followed by Mayor
=. J. Williams.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-03-29
Indian Mounds Found.

Garyviilc An expedition is being
organized to examine q number of In
dian shell mounds recently discovered
in the cypress swamp of the Lyon
Cypress Lumber Company in Ascen-
sion and Livingstone parishes. about
fifteen miles from GaTyvilIe II is
thought that these mounds may fur
nish a Clcw to clear up the mysterious
disappearance of the Tcnsas tribe of
Indians. last Dard of at Grand Lake
in 1928. Some relics have already
been uncarthed. including Il number OF
Spanish silver coins, dated 1855 to
1860; some Indian arrow and spear
heads and fragments of Indian pottery