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The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
WARD LUGTON KILLED
 ON DOUGLAS ISLAND

Ward Lugton, a we'll known young man of Douglas Island, was killed Saturday afternoon at the main hoist of the Tread we'll mine. There were no wit nesses to the accident. Lugton was oiling the engine that oper- ates the main hoist, and was in- side the railing. In some way he was caught between the drum and the cable and crushed to death.
 The dead man is survived by a widow and his father and moth CT. He is a brOther-in-law of Jack Chesney, who was accident ally killed while hunting for game last summer. He was very popular among the young people of the Island.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
-O-Or-O- PARTIES SEARCHING
 FOR LOST INDIANS

Two gasoline boats left Juneau Sat urday to search both sides of the channel to the Falls for and Indian named Jackson, his wife, son and another Indian, who left on their slOop on a hunting trip for the Falls three weeks ago.
 One Indian reported several days ago having seen the sloop in a storm under shortened sail A party sub sequently picked up a sack of dried venison and half a carcass of deer floating in the vicinity where the sloop was sighted, but found no wreckage. The searching party was organized to make a more careful examination, in the hope of locating the missing peo- pie or else finding more certain evi- dence of an accident.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
 SELLING CAMPAIGN

The sale of homemade candies and useful and ornamental articles for the benefit of the Camp Fire Girls began this afternoon in the basement of the Presbyterian church, and will contin- ue this evening until all of the arti- cles are sold. The fund is for the pur- pose of giving the members of the or der an outing next summer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
MANY PASSENGERS
 LEAVE ON JEFFERSON
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Following is the passenger list of those leaving on the Jefferson for the South Saturday evening:
 For Seattle - Al Bausman, Phil Chard, C.. R. Kirk, A. Van Marven, J. R. Vim, John Orchard, Mrs. 0. B. Orr. Chas. Holmberg, Mrs. Joe Ed wards, Lafe E. Spray, G. Storer, c. J. Alexander, Rev. J. H. Condit, c. E. Curtis, Jas. Kingston, William King ston, Charles Nagin, Joseph Hanna, H. R. Plate, Paul Weinert, Dick Mel medal, William Morrison, J. Ander- son, Mrs. J. P Mullen, Nate Mullen, P. Martinson, c. Flannery, James De- laney, B. Boyne, G. H. Hadley, and JnO. Bodine.
 For Wrangell-S. Cunningham and wife, Rev. Father F. Hayes, J. Semple, R. L. Cole, Mrs. Cole, Johnnie Joseph, and James Skinner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
BARTLETT NOT IN
 DANGER SAYS PEARY


 NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Capt. R. E. Peary, the Arctic explorer, declares that there is little or no danger to Capt. Bartlett and the crew of the Kar- lux imprisoned in the Arctic ice pack. He says Capt. Bartlett is equal to an emergency. He said: Tt is impossi- ble to tell what will hapepn to the ship, but as long as she is in the ice pack she will not sink. Even if she should go down when the ice pack draws back, the crew would have am pie time to escape. Preparations have been made for just such an emergency.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
SENATE MUST RATIFY
 NICARAGUAN TREATY
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-President Woodrow Wilson has made it plain to the Senate members of the commit tee on foreign relations that as soon as the Mexican situation is cleared up the Bryan treaty looking to establish ment of a complete protectorate over Nicaragua, must be ratified. The Ad- minstration is prepared, if necessary, to extend a protectorate over all of Central America.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
TODAY IS SHORTEST
 IN YEARS CALENDAR

The winter solstice occurred at be- tween l and 2 o'clock this morning, Juneau time, making this the shortest day of the present year The sun is already on it's northward march. The difference in the length of day light between today and yesterday, however, is less than one minute.
 But within a few days there will be a perceptible lengthening of the day period of the "A hours and a cor responding shortening of the hours of darkness. This process will continue for the next six months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
CONGRESS TO SEE
 ALASKA EXHIBIT

SEATTLE, Dec. 22.- Arrangements have been completed to have the eX cellent New Seattle Chamber of Com merce exhibit of Alaskan products in stalled in Washington where it will be on display as an object lesson to Congress after the holidays. The pur- pose is to demonstrate to members of Congress the possibilities of the coun- try they are asked to develop by the of a railroad from the Coast to the Interior.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
LADIES' COAT AND SUIT SALE

Sale commences Wednesday, De cember IT and ends Saturday Decem- te' 20
 The stock consists of Wooltex and Marshall Field makes, and are all 1913 models. During the sale these goods will not be sent out on approval and no allowance will be made for alter ations. Regular credit customers can have goods charged. All goods marked in plain figures about as follows:
 S15 garments, now 5 8.6o to 5 e.e0.
 $25 garments, now $15.eo to $16.9o.
 S3o garments, now $16.85 to $19.60. Come in and look them over. B. M. BEHRENDS CO.,, Inc. 12-16-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
E. S. BRUNER RETURNS
 TO JUNEAU FROM WEST

E. s. Bruner, brother of Senator FL wood Bruner, of Nome, and enrolling clerk of the Territorial Senate, arrived from the Westward on the Alameda. MT. Bruner has been engaged in min ing operations in the Mineral Lake country, and was one of those that were buried in a snowslide there last October. It was due to his heroic eff forts that two others of the party of four were saved. The fourth one was killed. Mr. Bruner is at the Cain Ho- tel
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
 EXERCISES TOMORROW

Preparations for the exercises to be
 given by the third, fifth, seventh and eighth grades of the Juneau public school at the Orpheum tomorrow af- ternoon are being completed. The use
 of the theatre was donated by John T. Spickett, who will arrange a suitable
 stage settings for the young folks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
MANY AFTER THAT
 BIG S1O,OOO PRIZE
O-O--

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Vice-Pres- ident Buckland of the New Haven road testifying before the Interstate Com merce commissions said that in re- sponse to an offer of prize of s10,- 900 by his company for the best auto matic train stopping device $500 re- sponses had been received. Of these 15OO have been investigated, and two are being tried.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL IS
 ENLARGlNG QUARTERS

Carpenters, plumbers and painters have been busy fixing up new quar- ters for the bar in the Occidental HO- tel. The part now occupied by the bar will be used for barber shop. The new barroom is being panneled and finished in a first class manner, and when finished, will prove as finely ap- pointed as any bar north of Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
TAKING OUT MOOSE HEAD.

w. w. Shorthill, of the Governors office, was up at ? o'clock this morning to issue a permit to Jesse Yoder of Tacotina, for the exportation of the head of moose killed on the Kusko- kwim, and which was being shipped to Seattle on the steamer Alameda. The owner had already corresponded with the office asking for the permit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
JUNEAU LAND OFFICE
 IS AHEAD OF WORK
O-O--

Despite the big volume of business that has been flooding the United States land office at Juneau, the off Gals have cleared the desks of the ac- emulation, thus enabling them to give prompt attention to any new business.
 There are pending now 130 coal cases, which include a large number Of group defendants. Of these 2S are awaiting hearing and for which the dates have been set, and there are 7S cases for the dates to be fixed, await ing necessary data which must be se- cured by the field officers. There are 21 cases awaiting the filing of appeal, which are individual cases.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
Conference Committee
 Agrees on Currency Bill

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The Sen ate and House conference committee have agreed upon the terms of the ad- ministration currency bill and early to- day reported to the two houses Of Con gross. The House conferees accepted most of the Senate amendments. Effort will be made today 10 have the Senate and House agree to the report today so that the bill can be sent to the President for his signature this eve ming.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
JOHN L. MILAN TO
 MANAGE TRENHoLME FIGHT

SEATTLE, Dec. 22-John L. Me Lean, a well known lawyer of this city and former Assistant United States District Attorney, will manage the mayorality campaign of J. D. Tren- holme MT. Mclean is a Republican while Mir Trenholme is chairman of the Democratic county central com mittee
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
j. E. CHlLBERG PRAISES
 FIRST CITY OF NORTH


 'Ketchikan is prosperous and one of the growing cities of Alaska, and is showing an unusual interest in mining. look for active development work on big scale in that section within a short time," said J. k. Chilberg, presi- dent of the New Seattle Chamber of Commerce, upon his return from the North yesterday. Mir. Chilberg, who left this city for Alaska a week ago, spent two days in Ketchikan in con nection with the business of the Min CTS and Merchants bank, of which he is president He reports a rough voy- age north, but a pleasant trip sOuth.- Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
ANOTHER WASHINGTON
 OFFICIAL STEPS DOWN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The res ignation of w. A. Halteman as United
 States marshal for Eastern Washing ton has been received. The resigna- tion was asked for by the Attorney General It is believed that George E. Garfield, of Spokane, will succeed him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
TWO STEAMSHIPS SAIL
 SATURDAY FOR NORTH
70

SEATTLE, Dec. 22-The Spokane and the Northwestern sailed for Alas ka Saturday night They had the fol- lowing passengers for Juneau:
 Spokane-A E. l.. Bell, John Han son and Frank Johnson.
 Northwestern-J s. Brewer. W. s. Harding, Mrs. NJ. Lansing, Miss G. Mourass, NJ. T. Maloney, Ollie Cur tis, Ben Salyer, Ethel Quist, Gunard Quist, V. Quist and wife, Harry Par Tor. Miss S. Frygsted, and five steer age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
YOUNG JUNEAU MEN
 BUY LOCAL REAL ESTATE

Robert c. Hurley and R. G. Wulzen today purchased from Clarence King a lot at the corner of Gold and Ew- ing streets in the Pacific Coast addi- ton to Juneau. The consideration was $13O0 It is the intention of MT. Hur- ley and MT. Wulzen to build on the property next spring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
DR. AND MRS. p. J.
 MALONE ENTERTAIN

Dr. and Mrs. P. J. Malone were hosts Friday evening at a delightful dinner of eight covers at their handsome new home, the honor guests being Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Pugh. An effective col or scheme of red was carried out.
 The dinner was in commemoratiOn of the thirteenth anniversary of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. Pugh and the fifth of Dr. and Mrs. Malone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
POLLARDs WED AT EDMONTON.

Manager Spickett, of the Orpheum theatre, has received word that Ed ward McNamara and Patsy Hill were married in Edmonton, Alta They ap- peared in Juneau at the Orpheum with the Pollard Opera O., and made a de- cided hit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
BELL TELEPHONE WINS
 IN SUPREME COURT

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. p. - The State Railroad commission was re- versed by the supreme court which denies the right of the commission to compel the Pacific Telephone and Tel egraph company to make long distance connections with independent lines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
GOING SOM E.
-O-O-

Yesterday Mort Matthias, the motor cycle messenger for the Britt Phar- macy hung a record for the run be- tween Juneau and Sheep creek. He made the trip from the corner of Front and Seward streets, Juneau to the Power house at Sheep creek in nine and one-half minutes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
VALDEZ PEOPLE FORM
 MINING CORPORATION

Articles of incorporation have been filed with the Territorial Secretary, Charles E. Davidson, of the Sushanna Gold Mining O.. with headquarters at Valdez, incorporators being Meyer Blum, T. J. Bowling and John T. Ly. ons, with capital of $100,00O; and al so articles for the Granby Smelling & Power Co.,, Ltd, with home offices at Montreal, Canada.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
PETERSBURG MAN TO
 CAN ALASKA CLANS

w. H. Royden, of Petersburg, has gone into the clam canning business at the town down near the Narrows. The Petersburg Progressive says: "He has purchased a few thousand cans, labels and other necessary equipment and will put on the market only few cases this fall. Meanwhile he is en- gagged in preparing to go into the bus mess on quite large scale"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
WIRELESS MESSAGES AT
 THIRTY CENTS PER WORD
-O-O-

When the Alaska cable was out of commission recently the government wireless station at Whiteshed, near Cordova accepted business to and from the outside via Sitka, Ketchikan and North Cape at 30 cents a word, also charging for the address.
 As no press rate is allowed, the Val dez Prospector figured that it's service would cost it about $15O per day, and preferred to worry along without news from the great outside world.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
Philadelphia Shippers WiIIinq.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22 - N. B. Kelly, freight commissioner of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, states that no opposition will be of fered by the shippers he represents to the application of Eastern railroads for SC rate increase.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
POLICE COURT NOTES.
-O-O-

George O'Dell, charged by Henry Berry with assault Saturday night, was arraigned before the police magistrate this morning, but upon request of his attorney, G. c. Vim, the ease was continued until tomorrow, o'clock, and $100 bonds furnished.
 Mike Kitpala was fined $5 this morning in the police court on the charge of disorderly conduct.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
HOStiIi6eS Break Out
 Again at Tampico

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. - Hostili- ties have been resumed at Tampico. The Constitutionalists made a new and fierce attack on the defenses of the city yesterday. American and other foreign battleships are proceeding from Vera Cruz to that place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
BOAT CASE DISMISSED.

The case against Ed. Hammond and H. P. Lockhardt, charged by N. B. Fitts with attempting to steal gas engine from the latter's boat, was today dis missed in the United States Commis- sioner's court, after hearing the evi- dence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
HEARST BUYS SAN
 FRANCISCO POST
O-O-

SA NFRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-Will- jam R. Hearst has purchased the San Francisco Evening Post and will con solidate it with the Evening Call, of which he recently acquired the owner ship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
BRYANS LEAVE FOR
 VISIT TO FLORIDA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-Secretary of State and Mrs. William J. Bryan left this morning for Florida where they will spend Christmas on Mir. Bryan's farm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
GENERAL HAS
 NOT COMMITTED SELF

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. - The re ported statement of c. J. Smyth, at torney in charge of the antitrust suit against the alleged telephone monop oly in Washington and Oregon, that the government would welcome a mer ger of independents" with the Pos tai Telegraph Co. as means of compe tition with the Bell people, was made without the authority of the Attorney General.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
CALIFORNIAN GIVEN
 FIRST PLACE AT TENNIS

NEW YORK, Dec. 22-Maurice F. Mclaughlin, of California, holds first place among international lawn tennis players at the close of the 1913 sea son. Miss Mary Browne gets first honors among women players.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
Government May Regulate Speed.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 22-The House committee on interstate commerce has begun an inquiry which is expected to result in the passage of law giv- iLg the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion power to regulate the speed of. trains and otherwise regulate the op- erations of railroads.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
MERCHANT WINS DOG SUIT.

In the Commissioners court Satur day, the decision over the ownership of a dog was in favor of William F Merchant as against H. E. Weikert and the former will have the right tC call the animal Bob"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
GERMAN COUNT KILLS
 WIFE AND SWEETHEART

GRAETZ, Germany, Dec. 22-COunt Mierzynski a Polish nObleman and member of the German parliament, finding the countess and his nephew in her room at one o'clock yesterday morning, shot and killed both of them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
Mexico City Banks Close.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 22.-The Mex ico National Bank and the Central Bank of London closed their doors this afternoon. It is expected that a crisis will result. There has been a run on both banks for several days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
Villa Prohibits Looting.

CHIHUAHUA, Mex, Dec. 22.-Gen. Villa, commander of the Constitution al forces at this place, has ordered the immediate execution of anyone found footing property of non-combatants. Six of his own men were shot yester day for footing the home of a wealthy Mexican.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
NIGHT SCHOOL
-O-O-

All those interested in joining eve ming classes for the study of stenog- raphy, bookkeeping or English branches are requested to assemble at the school house on Tuesday eve ming, Dec. 23rd.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
WORKS STILL AFTER
 HETCH-HETCHY SCHEME

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 - Senator John D. Works, of California, has in- trOduced a bill in the Senate to repeal the Hetch-Hetchy bill signed by the President last week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
S60,000 FOR AIDS TO
 ALASKA NAVIGATION
O O-

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 - Senator Wesley l.. Jones, of Washington, in- trOduced a bill appropriating s6O,00O for aids to navigation in Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
FAMOUS DENVER JUDGE
 WEDS DETROIT GIRL

CHICAGO, Dec. 22-Judge Ben B. Lindsey of Denver, Col, famous as the head of the juvenile court in that city, and Miss Henrietta Brevoort. of Detroit, were married here yesterday
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
EVERETT INTERURBAN
 KILLS MRS. CLEVELAND
-O-O

SEATTLE, Dec. 22-Mrs. J. P. Cleve- land was knocked down and killed by an Everett interurban car in this city yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22

HINTS TO THE WISE:-It is get ting near to the day when you will f. nally have to make up your mind just what to buy for Christmas and New Years gifts. The popular fancy runs this year to Parisian Ivory. A splen- did assortment of it may be seen at Doran's Drug Store. 12-10-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
MIME. ScHUMANN-HE FINK
 SUES FOR DIVORCE

CHICAGO, Dec. 22. - Mime. Schu- mann-Heink, the prima donna, has entered suit against William Rapp, Jr, her husband, for a divorce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
GOV. STRONG APPOINTS NoTARIEs

John MeZger of Fox, and E. c. Tag gart, of Deadwood, Alaska, have been appointed notaries public by Gov. J. F. A. Strong.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
SENATOR w. J. STONE
 ILL AT WASHINGTON
-O-O-

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-Senator w J. Stone. of Missouri, is seriously i'll. Fears for his life are entertained.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
RAILROADS MAY
 INCREASE RATES
O-O

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-There is good reason to believe that railroads will be allowed some increase in rates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22

Government May Confiscate Property.
 MEXICO CITY, Dec 22.-The Mexi- can government is considering the ad- visibility of confiscating all the prop erty of those who are arrayed against Huerta in Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
CREAM FOR XMAS.

The Juneau Dairy has plenty of cream for the Christmas rush. Get your order in early. 12-22-2t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
FederaIs Change Commanders.

OJINAZA, Mex, Dec. 22.-Gen Mer- cado, commander of the Federal troops in Northern Mexico, was deposed yes terday and succeeded by Gen. Fran
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
STEAMER JEANNE
 IS TOTAL LOSS

SEATTLE, Dec. 22.-The steamship Jeanie has been abandoned to the un- derwriters by the owners. The ship and cargo are believed to be a total loss.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22

A. c. Carrigan, of Jualin. is a guest at the Alaskan hotel
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22

Agent Ewing Gets Similar Advice.
 Agent s. H. Ewing received a ca blegram yesterday from the head of flee of the Alaska Coast company say ing that the Jeanie is total loss. The dispatch said further that the Admiral Sampson will sail for Juneau Janu- ary 18th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22
cisco Castro.
Mexican Bank Refuses Dividends.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 22.-The Ma tional Bank of Mexico announced to- day that on account of conditions ex- isting in Mexico it will not pay an an nual dividend this year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-12-22

The Empire s1.OO a month delivered.
Arizona republican., 1913-07-13
A Dyinq Mans Request

It is pretty hard to refuse the request O dying In the hour and article of death Jacob Oppenheimer, expired Folsom prison Fri day. addressed himself to the women of the coun try, urging them bring about the abolition of capital punishment and clear the land of gbbets electrical chairs. MT. Oppenheimer himself in his lifetime ardent advocate of the aboi capital punishment. He looked with extreme disfavor upon "legalized murder" though from his youth he had dsapproved 'unegalized" der. In he had practiced it somewhat himself, beginning at the tender of fourteen years Much his life thereafter had been spent in confinement.
 In periods of freedom which mistaken mercy allowed him, he committed brutal and malicious either which, under the laws of California, might been hanged. While ing a life the second murder, he killed a fellow convict in particularly cowardly manner Soon thereafter law enacted in California making punishable by death the offense of com hitting assault upon a guard official of prisOn and it for offense of this kind Oppenheimer was finally hanged. guard seriously injured, the assault furnished the excuse for doing what weak juries had 0
 In appealing to the women of this country to abolish capital punishment. Oppenhemer committed the that many of the advocates of anti-capital punishment commit. They that the natural tenderness of women weakens their judg ment and incnes them to a compromise with the most hideous of crimes.
 That women tender than will all concede, but their horror of murder is greater than that But neither the quality O derness the emotion horror obscures their judgment of what the protection ciety, and it is best society that Oppen- hemer any ed-handed murderer should live.
 We know pretty well how the women of Ari- stand the question of capital punishment winter the convention the Fedora Women's clubs. Douglas, a resolution in favor O abolition capital punishment presented the bringing the subject be- the convention, there had been little preliminary agitation in favor of it. The lady who resolution immediately o table it. that done overwhelmingly. The bers of that convention representative of the culture and refinement of the of the state They representative of the women who make a study matters affecting society.
 There are, many excellent women,