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The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16
THE CHAPTERS GOOD THINGS.

The Crafters are a group of art ists, printers, designers, writers, wh make Greeting Cards for every pur- pose. Their style is unique, inspir- ing, earnest; the sentiments on their cards are written for cultured people who prefer to give a well chosen beautiful card to a gaudy, expensive. gift.
 The Crafters have been making their cards for six years and have friends all over the T. S. A, in Canada, in England, and in Europe.
 Those who buy the Crafters' Publi- cations are delighted to send them on to their friends.
 Until this year he Crafters have delivered their wares solely from their own house in Kansas City but their business has grown so they conceived the idea of distribut- ing their wares through Agents throughout the country.
 Crafters' valentines and Easter Cards on Sale at Keller Bros. Drug Go.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16
WHY LENT Is LATER

Lent begins this year three weeks later than last year, being of course based upon the date of Easter, which is April 12 this year, as against March 23 in 1912. Very few people can tell why Lent var iea so from year to year and why Easter may come as early as March 22 or as late as April 25.
 It is something of an anomaly from the religious point of view that the anniversary of Christ's death may fall on any one of thir- ty-fiYe dates, while the anniversary of his birth is always on the same. It is no less of an anomally from astronomical standpoint, for there seems no reason why We, having adopted the solar year as the basis OF our calendar, should cling to the lunar year merely for the estab- lishment of one date.
 t is a mystery why, when the date of Christ's birth was fixed as Dec. 25, some dates in April were not at the same time settled upon as those of His death and resurrec- tiou. That would have been logical and would have banished from the calendar a lunar cycle that has long been abandoned by all civil ized peoples.
 It should not be difficult to fix the rational date for Easter. If Christ was crucified on the 14th day of the March moon astron- omers ought to be able to calcu- late on what date this fell. They say that in all probability it fell on April ' of the wear 30 of the Christian era. Why, then, not fix Easter once and fos all as the first Sunday after April z?
 It is to the Council of Nicea that We owe the perpetuatiOn of our an- achronistic method of reckoning Easter. This council decreed that it should be the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs af- ter the yernal equinox, March 21. Pope Gregory XIII, undertook at that time to reform the Julian cal endar, which ha6 been in use ever since Julius Ceasar, in 46 B. C., and prescribed that a year should con sist of 365 days, every fourth year having 366.
 This Julian calendar was 6 reform of a still more ancient system bas- ed upon the emotions Of the moon,
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16

SSth Infantry Lodge, No. 1890. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE. EerS Wm. Fl. Seward, Haines, AlaSk Regular Meetings every Thursday RiEhs at 7:S0 p. m. All visiting bro them cordially welcomed.
 Any one desiring information about the Lodge will confer a favor by addressing
 THE SECRETARY.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16

HAND LAUNDRY The Jandos Hand Laundry on Third srteet next tO Golden North Hotel, does your washing without shrinking the clothes. Family work given careful attention. If.
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which system varied widely in diff ferent lands. In Romo it had or iginated with Romulus, who estab- lished a year of ten months, having alternately thirty one and thirty days, making BOA days in all. Nu- ma Pompilius added the months of February and January, and in the year 452 B. C., the DeCemvirs plac- ed them where they now stand.
 When Pope Gregory undertook to reforn the Julian calendar, that had by that time become incorrect by about ten days, the revolution of the earth around the sun was not yet fully understood, so instead of making a change that would be thoroughly scientific, the present form of year was adopted; the Jul ian calendar being modified by call ing Oct. 3, 15S2, Oct. 15, and by making gil terminal years of cen turies, l7OO, 1900, 1900, etc, com mon years of 365 days except when the year was multiple of 400, as 1900, 2,OOO, etc, which should be leap years.
 In those days they were so ac- customed to movable feasts that it never occurred to the reformers of the calendar that day might come when their movability should be in convenient. They knew so little about the relations between the sun and earth that they did not want to renounce the lunar year en- tirely and so upset the order of feast days that had from time i'm memorial been based upon the move ments of the moon.
 Though the Gregoriau calendar was issued in 1882, prejudice against anything that came from Rome was so strong in England that it was not adopted there until by an act of Parliament, passed in 175l, Sept. 8, l752, was reckon ed as Sept. 14 and New Years Day was set back from March 25 to Jan. l beginning with 1753.
 To fix one definite date for East CT would require a decree from the Pope. The whole Roman Catholic world and all Roman Catholics else where would at once adopt it, and there is little doubt that the Prot estant churches would follow. As it is a purely religious feast, this is all that would be necessary.
 In Russia and Greece the Jul ian calendar is still in use, so their dates are now twelve Gays differ ent from ours.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16
COLDS! COLDS! COLDS!
Incipient Colds May Seem Innocent In Themselves, but If Neg Iected May Result in War; ious Incurable Mal-
 adieS.
'PUROLA" REMEDIES WILL
 HELP YOU.

"Purola" Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup.
 An agreeable combination, con- taining no opiate or harmful drugs. and is therefore recommended for children. The great advantage of this preparation over other cough mixturse lies in tn efact of it's lax ative tendencies. By it's gentle action on the liver and bowls, it eliminates the waste from the sys- tenn, and adjusts the stomach for a better assimilation of the healing qualities of curative ingredients con tained in the syrup. This, together with the soothing effects of the other remedial agents contained in combination, stamps it a very Valu- able remedy for coughs, colds, bron- chitis, croup, hoarseness, sore throat and all diseases of the throat and lungs. Prices 25c and soc.
 Laxative Cold Tablets.
 The speedy relief for colds, coughs, bronchitis, headache and neuralgia. "Purola' Lsxative Cold Tablets have no peer in reducing the fever and allaying the pains ac- companying and following La Grippe They move the bowels gently with cut gripping and do not produce ring ing in the head. Price 25c.
 'PmoIa" MenthoIated Catarrh Balm. .
 A continued and lcng standing cold aften leads to catarrh in it's various forms. "Purola" Menthol- ated Catarrh Balm relieves catarrh, hay fever, cold in the head, cat arrhal deafness, and all complica- tions arising from chronic nasal ca- tarrh. Price 25c.
 "Purola" Euca-Menst Ca Cough Drop). For that tickle in your throat; checks spasmodic coughing; agree able to the taste. Price SC.
 For Sale By
 Keller Bros. Drug Co.
 Sole Skagway Agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16

Do you know?
 That we use the best hard wheat flour obtainable.
 That we use pure lard.
 That we use the best eggs.
 That we use the best extracts and spices.
 That we use the utmost care in the preparation of all our articles.
 That we give a money-back guar ty with everything you buy from us. If you don't know these things, it's~time you did for it's to your benefit to know them. The New Idea Bakery and Delcatessen. tf.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16

~ Fraternal Order ESesS SSsI, EaSles- ,seSe aaN5s3 Skagway Aerie
 A No. 25, Frater- Eagles meets the first and third Wednesday night of each month at their hall on Fifth avenue. Visiting brothers cordially invited to attend. John ~GrasheI, w. P, J. NJ. Keller, Secretary.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16
CRAB MEAT COCK TAILS
 at The Pack Train Restaurant Service Q Ia carte.
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, ]
 Lucas County. S

St3Le OL OulO, ClLy O1 IOLeuO,
 Lucas County. SS' Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscrib- ed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A D. 1886.
 A. W. GLEASON,
 tSeal) Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter- nally,> and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con stipation-
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Olympia Beer on draught at the Board of Trade. This famous brew, both on draft and in bottles Is kept constantly fresh. This is the Board of Trade Bar where the celebrated Rainier Beer ls also kept in bot ties. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16

Bonded WhlsKeys-tiibson, Noun
 Vernon and Belmont. The best Of Reer--Blue Ribbon, Budweiser and Pale Ranler, at the Mascot, Tele- phone 67 e
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PRICE OF COAL REDUCED.

Moores wharf is now selling nut coal for only $500 per ton bulk, C$1O.OO sacked) excellent range coal. St.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16

Take "Purola" SODIUM PHOS- PLATE and give your liver a shake. For Sale by Keller Brcs. Drug CO.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16

Whats a Skagway Omelet? You'll never find out until you visit the New Idea Bakery and Delicatessen.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-16
COAL KOAL COAL

British Columbia Boat Harbor Coal. S12OO per ton delivered. Phone 3S. J. M. Tanner. If
The Washington herald., 1914-05-20
VOTE ON TOLLS REPEAL
Still FAR OFF, IS FEAR
Democratic Leaders Becoming Wor-
ned Over Delay in Senate's
Verdict.
vARDAMAN HAS A NEW PLAN

A situation has developed In the Senats
that Is giving the Democratic leaders
some concern. The hope INDUCED IN
until yesterday that the tolls debate
would end In time to bring a vote on
the passage OF the bill before June l was
dispelled when notices Of speeches yet
to be made and time asked for by Sena-
tors who intended to speak on the re-
peal bill gave promise that the debate
would be carried over into the first week
in June and that a vote might not be
reached until the 18th OF next month.
Senator Kern gave notice yesterday.
privately, u his colleagues that today
he will ask unanimous consent that an
order be made that debate shall close
and the final vote taken Wednesday.
May q. IL Is conceded that this consent
viii not be granted. Senator Kern said
he would take steps to terminate the
debate by earlier daily meetings of the
Senate and night sessions
Ashurst, OF Arizona. who has been pro-
nounced against repeal, said last night
that he would probably support the Pres
ident and vote for repeal II the Simmons
amendment went into the bill.
Senator Borah served notice on some
Of his Republican colleagues yesterday
that they would have to defend their
attitude In favor of repeal in the coming
campaign.
Senator Vardaman, of Mississippi. yes
terday offered an amendment to the re-
peal bill which proposes to supend this
repeal statute when passed until July /,
1915, and to authorize the President to
call diplomatic conference" with
Great Britain to pass upon the interpre-
tation of the Hay auncefote treaty.
finder the Vardaman amendment the
President may appoint three or six COM
missioners and the King OF Great
Britain a like number. The amendment
provides that tolls collected from coast
wise shipping prior to July /. 1915, shall
be kept in a separate fund, pending the
of the questions at issue
In conference.
Senator vardaman has consulted a
number of Senator's and has assurances
of considerable support for his amend
ment.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-20
REFUGEE train COMES
IN WITHOUT SILLIMAN
State Departments Fears Again Are
Raised for Safety of ConsuLNo
Action on Parks Case.
U. S. TO BACK UP ULTIMATUM,

/ The arrival of a train from San Luis
Potosi in Mexico City without Consul
John R. silIiman on board has aroused
anew the alarm for his safety In the
State Department. Until this time. the
reason given for siliman's nonappear-
ance following his release has been the
interrupted train service between Mexi-
CO City, Saitillo. and San Luis Potosi.
State Department officials, are in daily
communication with Minister Cardoso.
the Brazilian representative in Mexico
City, and the British consular service
in Mexico is lending all possible assistance
in locating the missing consul.
It became known yesterday that some
feeling was harbored against Silliman by
the Mexican federal government, and
the authorities of Saltillo. In one OF the
communications from the Huerta gov
ernment which reached the State De-
partment through Minister Cardoso, the
Mexican mipister Tor foreign affairs.
was quoted as saving. In effect. that
Slliman's release would be ordered in
spite of his actions. ---
1t is not known here to what actions
the foreign minister referred. but 1t Is
presumed that some official act had
aroused the enmity of the Saltillo au-
thorities, who promptly communicated
with the government officials In Mexico
City. 1t is known that Silliman was re-
leased from Jail unwillingly. and may
again have been incarcerated.
No new representations have gone
from the United States government to
the Huerta government, but 1t is under
stood the matter was taken up and dis
cussed at length in the Cabinet meeting
yesterday. No member of the Cabinet
would discuss the conclusions
The Parks case remains as 1t has been
for several days past, Secretary Bryan
said yesterday. No reply has been re-
ceived to the representations made
through the mediators and the Brazilian
minister in Mexico City to the inquiries
of the State Department. The belief is
growing here that the representations Of
the United States government were in the
form of an ultimatum. and that prepara-
tions to enforce respect for the communi-
cation and the inquiries which preceded 1t
are going forward quietly.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-20

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stretch without the corresponding surface
strain 20 often involved during the perioi
Of expectation. This In part accounts for
the entire absence. in many cases reported.
OF nausea. morning sickness ard other
distresses, such - laceration Of the cpl
dermis 20 often the case when tAis gentle
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The Washington herald., 1914-05-20
HOUSE LEADERS SPLIT
ON labor. EXEMPTION
Fear Expressed by Administration
Supporters that Clause in Antitrust
Bill Will Be Adopted.
WOULD JE0PARDIzE PROGRAM

Z Demands made by organized labor
threaten the administration antitrust
program which was taken up in the
House yesterday under the terms of a
resolution passed by the Democratic eau
Gus last week. In the preliminary discus
sion on the trust bills in the House yes
terday It was disclosed that the Demo-
cratic, leaders are divided on the proposal
that labor unions shall be exempted from
prosecution instituted by authority of the
Sherman act. The exemption sought by
labor Is disapproved by the President 6
spokesmen in Congress. On the other
hand. such leaders as Representative
Henry, OF Texas. chairman Of the Rules
Committee, will insist that labor's de-
mands be granted.
On every other feature Of the program
but the exemption clause the Democrats
are practically united. The Republicans
are split on this proposition. Most of the
Progressives will stand by labor.
Fear Is expressed by the leaders rep
resenting the administration that the ex-
emption clause will be adopted by the
House. They admit that IL labor sue
ceeds in forcing the adoption Of the
clause. the whole program Of antitrust
legislation may be jeopardized- They are
Of the opinion that the Senate will re-
fuse TO concur IN the exemption clause.
The exemption clause has the support
of a powerful coterie Of the House.
Among its advocates are Chairman
Henry. OF the Rules Committee; Chair
man Lewis. Of the Labor Committee:
Representative Murdoch. Representative
Volstead. Of Minnesota, ranking Republi-
can member OF tn. House Judiciary
Committee. and about sixteen Democrats
classified under the head Of 'the labor
group"
There were reports yesterday that the
trust bills will not be passed in the Sem
ate at this session 1t was common gos-
sip around the Capitol that early in July
the Democrats will force an adjournment,
leaving the trust bills in the Senate Com
mittee and then appeal to the people at
the November elections to be returned.
in order that the administration may put
through its legislative policies.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-20
I'VE ONLY HOPE, " SAYS
HUERTA DELEGATE
Senor Rabasa. Mediation Delegate,
Denies He Has Power to Submi,
Huerta's Resignation.

New York, May 19.-"We only hope"
was all that Senor Rabasa, Of the Mex
lean conferees, would say today when
reporters asked him questions in refer
ence to the conference. He denied
that he had Huerta's resignation or
that he had power to suggest such ac-
tion on the part of the head Of the
federal government in Mexico and he
was indignant at a statement that con-
cessions would be made for q money
consideration.
When questioned as to what powers the
delegates had or how they intended to
proceed he only shrugged his shoulders
and looked appealingiy at the other dele
gates who were equally -uncommunicative.
When shown a Vera Crus dispetch to the
effect that DR.. Aurriia Urrutia had fied
from the wrath Of Huerta and accused
Huerta of having slain q large number
Of bis enemies, during the past year. he
said: "Dr. Urrutia il q great surgeon. !
know nothing of the conditions which he
Is quoted as saying exist
The delegates and members of their
party left for NiaSars Falls at 6 o'clock
last night
The Washington herald., 1914-05-20
governor FOR A Day
Tells OF PARKS CASE
War Department Has Report Of
Soldiers Killing on File. De-
clares Robert ]. Kerr.
SHOT DOWN BY FIRING SQUAD

Private Parks in his uniform Of an
American soldier was shot to death by
a federal firing squad in command of
a regular officer of the Mexican army"
declared Robert ]. Kerr, who was civil
governor of Vera Cruz for one day, and
who reached Washington Monday from
there. '..
Moreover. for longer than a week."
he continued, "the War Department
Funston giving every detail of how
Parks was killed.
IAN eyewitness, whose name 1 will
not divulge. saw the tragedy and told
me all about IL. 'H
Parks. confused by the tropical heat.
wandered from the American lines into
the Federal camp. He was seized and
brought before petty officer. Itwas
late in the afternoon and that night he
languished in Jail.
'At dawn. without even the formality
of q mock trial, he was led to the edge
Of the federal camp. He was blindfoided.
firing squad was counted of. A min
ute later Parks fell riddled with bull
lets.
MY informant tells me he met his
fate bravely. never whimpered or cried
out, but went smilingly TO his death.
The body was left where 1t fell. What
became Of IT afterwards I do not know.
Some say kerosene was poured over 1t
and 1t was then burned. -
Two hours before sailed from Vera
Crus I laid this story before Gen. Funs-
ton and gave him the name Of my In
formant and where he could be found. !
am sure the general discovered him and
ii Is on this version Of the affair that
his report Is based"
Mr.. Kerr awaited during yesterday an
invitation from the White House. Il
never came. He left the city at o'clock
last night for his home in Chicago.
When called on the President yssteg.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-20

HOLDS IAMPICO
AN Open Port
CONTINUED rRoM PAGE ONE.

recognition OF the rebels ~ beIligerents
Should such recognition be accorded thu
rebels, the United states then might raise
the contention that the de facto govern.
ment OF Mexico az - fgovernment not q,
war with the United States has no right
| to interfere with American commerce fatc
territory not controlled by the - factc
government. The belief here 10 that the
recognition CT the rebels ~ helhgerentl
and, the utilization of the American Meet
to keep the port of Tampico open would
cause the withdrawal Of Huerta from the
mediation interchanges.
Choo Breaks With villa.
Another note which Jared the Mexican
peace prospects yesterday was the news
that former Gov. Chao, Of Chihuahua,
has revolted against villa snd has cast
his lot with Gen. Herrera, who u bitterly
opposed to the constitutionaiist leaders.
Former Governor Chao was removed by
Villa not long ago as Q military meas
ure, and It Is understood he has gather
ed formidable following. A split In the
ranks Of the constitutionalists At this
time would greatly Increase the dfnicul-
! ties of the State Department and the
mediators at Niagara Falls
The efforts Of this government to obtain
final settlement Of its controversy with
Huerta and the pacification OF Mexico
have now been passed on to the Niagara
Falls parley. The American representa-
lives, Associate Justice Lamar and For
mer Solicitor General Lehman. left
Washington yesterday for that city.
They were accompanied by H. Percival
Dodge Secretary Of the American Com
mission. and Jose Macias. interpreter. and
a stafY of secretaries sud .stenographers.
The State DepartEnent II not expect
ing any immediate results from tie peace
conference No one here knows In what
order the mediators will take 10 the
main questions of the abdication Of
Huerta, the agreement ON provisional
president or government by commission,
the holding of elections. the enrolment
or census Of voters, the creation OF a
new national debt. and how 1t Ii to be
guaranteed, and the supervision OF the
election.
1t Is the opinion Of the administration.
however. that Huerta will not resign.
Washington places no credence In the
reports that he will quit on certain con-
ditions.
1t also Is the, conviction of the admin
istration thar IL wiIflot accept any CON
ditional retirement" even IL Huerta
should suggest such a thing.
In tie event the mediators agree on
general election for the Presidency Of
Mexico II is the belief here that the Unit
ed States will take course much like the
one it followed In Santo Domingo. All
factions there agreed to an elcction-ex-
actly as President Wilson hopes will
happen. in Mexico.
The belief in official circles here Is that
the first question to be taken up by the
mediators will be the personnel Of q
provisional government for Mexico. in
the event the most remote possibility Of
all-thc abdication Of Huerta-is realized.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-20
TWO RUNAWAY ACCIDENTS.
Woman, BABY Boy, and . Man Ar
Injarel In Collisions.


Three persons were hurt in runaway
accidents yesterday. Mrs.. Mary R. Wells
and little son, Horace, three years old.
both Of Upper Marlboro. Nd. were
thrown to the pavement at Tenth and
streets northwest. when the buggy in
which they were riding coilided with a
market wagon. Mrs. Wells and SON were
taken to Lmergency Hospital The boy
later was transferred to the Children's
Hospital
Moses Starbecker, twenty-five years
old. of 1lo4 Fifth street northwest, was
thrown from a Health Department buggy
al Twelfth and B streets northwest. and
bruised on the body, Clarence SorrelL
who was also in the buggy, escaped un-
injured. The horses became frightened
and ran away. At Twelfth street and
Ohio avenue the buggy collided with a
wagon and block further struck anoth-
er vehicle