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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
JUNEAU WILL TRY TO
 LEAD THIS YEAR

The Trinity Episcopal Church Sun day school will endeayor to take the lead this year in the contribution to the Lenten offering to the Alaska mis- sion fund. Last year Fairbanks lead but the Juneau Sunday school is much larger this year. numbering almost 40 members. and an effort will be made to win the banner for Alaska. The proceeds from the Goody sale and tea to be given Saturday afternoon will 20 to this fund as a contribution from the Trinity Episcopal church Sunday school.
 The sale will be in the room former Iy occupied by the Arctic Barber shop along side of Britts Pharmacy, from 8 to 5 p. m., Saturday, March 2S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
CONFIDENCE MAN
 CHARGED WITH MURDER

SEATTLE, March 27.-Roy More. head who had advertised for men to make survey of a railroad that John D. Rockefeller and associates intend. ed building to Alaska, has been ar. rested on suspicion that he murdered Everett c. West, who was conveying him in a TOW boat to mythical ship at Ballard.
 Morchead was convicted of murder. ing Mrs. Sadie Buchanan at Tacoma and was paroled last year by the Gov ernor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
Huerta to Get the Money.

MEXICO CITY, March 27.-Banks of issue have agreed to advance lO,' OOO,OOO pesos monthly to the Huerta government, the government to tax all incomes of 1000 pesos or more and re- pay the banks from the tax. The agreement is made in return for the government withdrawing the national bank of issue scheme.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING

The Juneau Democratic Club will meet in Gross Hall tonight at eight o'clock. There is much important business to come before the meeting. The Jefferson Day celebration com mittee will make it's report and there arc important resolutions now in the hands of the secretary to be acted upon. Every Democrat should be nresent
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
MRS. STRONG ENTERTAlNs
 GLASSES IN HISTORY

Mrs. J. F. A. Strong entertained the Juneau high school classes in ancient and modern and medeyial history at the Governors house last night. Ster- reoptiican views of Greece. Egypt and the Holy Lands were shown. l. ater Mrs. Strong, assisted by Miss Wilson, served refreshments. The young folks had a delightful time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
DISTRICT ATTORNEY RUsTGARo AFTER COMMISSIONER MARSHAL

U. S. Commissioner J. B. Marshal today says that charges have been filed against him with the department at Washington charging him with in competency and temperamental unfit ness for the office. but refuses to dis cuss the matter. District Attorney John Rustgard this morning refused absolutely to say anything about the matter.
 Judge R. w. Jennings in chambers yesterday afternoon investigated the matter by having both Mir, Rusgard and Mir. Marshall appear and make statements and now has the matter un- der advisement. The charges were particularly applied to Mir MarshalPs conduct of the Evelyn Thompson case.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
NEW YORK MAY REDUCE
 RAILROAD COMMISSIONS

NEW YORK, March 27.-The New York American predicts the passage by the New York legislature of bill that will be introduced, abolishing the upstate and the Greater New York Public Service Commissions and es- tablishing a single commission for the entire State, including the city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
TOM sHEARER HAS
 NIFTY TAILOR SHOP

Tom Shearer, who recently pur' chased the tailoring business of Stan ley J. Snow. has one of the niftiest tailor shops in Juneau. He is located on lower Front street. opposite the Chocolate Shop, and is prepared to give the custom first-class service. He makes a speciality of cleaning, press ing and repairing. Mir. Shearer was formerly connected with Harry Van in the same line of business in this city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
WHERE IS ATWOOD HALL9

The Governors office is in receipt of a letter from Ellsworth L. Baker of Springfield, Ohio, seeking informa- tion about Atwood Hall, thought to be employed by the United States government in Alaska. Halls father recently died, leaving between $500 and $7OO for his son if he can be To- cated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
MAJOR A. E. RANSOM IS
 soUTH9oUNo ON SAMPSON

Mai. A. E. Ransom. of the Northern Life Insurance company. of Seattle, passed through Juneau on the Admir- al Sampson. enroute to Seattle. He was forced to leave part of his trip through Alaska uncompleted and re- turn to Seattle to undergo an opera ton occasioned by an ulcerated tooth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
.TORREON BATTLE
 IS STILL ON

CHIHUAHUA, Mex, March 27.-The official reports say that Gen. Villas forces have established headquarters within mile of Gomez Palaceo, and that the relative positions of both ar mics in respect to Torreon have been practically unchanged since the be. ginning of the engagement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
ANDERSON WANTS DIVORCE

John Anderson, of Douglas, has filed suit for divorce against his wife, Mary, alleging statuatory grounds. The parties intermarried at Vancouver, B. C., during the year 1910. They have a son aged about two and one half years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
ARIZONA CAPITALISTS
 USE COLORADO RIVER

DENVER, Col, March 27.- The building of a dam in the Grand Can. yon of the Colorado to generate cleo tric power is being considered by Arizona capitalists. The project would involve nearly $50,000,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
WIIson Says Situation Serious.

WASHINGTON, March 27- Pres. ident Woodrow Wilson told callers at the White House this morning that Congressman are asked to exercise the highest quality of patriotism in voting to repeal the free tolls provision of the Panama canal act to correct serious international situation which threatens to embarrass the United States in all future negotiations of treaties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
President Wins First
 Round in Tolls Fight

WASHINGTON, March 27.-By a vote of 200 to 172 the House of Repre- sentatives today adopted the special rule limiting debate on the free tolls repeal bill to 20 hours. The vote is regarded as indicating the strength Of the administration measure, though there will be votes for the bill that were cast against the special rule. Leaders Vote Agalnet Administration.
 Speaker Champ Clark, Democratic House Leader Oscar w. Underwood, and Representative John J. Fitzgerald, chairman of the appropriations com. mittee, voted against the adoption of the special rule.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27

Several reasons why you should BRING YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS TO JUNEAU DRUG co. We have fresh drugs. We do not substitute. The prescriptions are put up by a regis tered pharmacist of 14 years exper. fence. Our prices are right. ASK YOUR DOCTOR. We deliver imme- diately. Phone 25O. We want to be your family druggists, S-26-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27

WASHINGTON, March 27.- The battle over the repeal of the free tolls bill in the House of Representatives was inaugurated yesterday afternoon by report of special rule from the committee on rules limiting debate and prohibiting the introduction of amend ments.
 Speaker Champ Clark opposed rushing the rule through. He said: surely there is nothing sacred about this repeal bill, and see no occasion for a mad rush in connection with it. will not be a party to ramming such a rule down the throats of members"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
MONEY SECURED FOR
 BASE BALL GROUNDS

The executive committee for the rec. reation park and base ball grounds has had great success in raising funds The amount secured up to today at noon was $24OO. There will be a pub lie meeting in the Council Chambers tonight at which time managing committee will be appointed to organ ize the team for the 1914 season.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
eAMEWeLL SYSTEM
 IS IN USE TODAY

The new Gamewell fire alarm sys, tenn was given its first duty today when call was sent in from box 26 at Main and Second, calling the de. partment to take care of blaze that was started on the roof of the Van Lehn carpenter shop. The fire was extinguished in a few minutes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27

RUTH PRESTON, Teacher of piano. 13S Franklin. 3-ls-tt
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
MARINE NOTES

The Admiral Evans should arrive from the south tomorrow night.
 The Admira Sampson arrived from the Westward southbound early this morning.
 The Humboldt arrived from the south at 1:3O this morning. She will sail south at p. m. tomorrow.
 The Al.Ki sailed from Seattle this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
TEXAS SUES "KATY" FOR
 VIOLATING SAFETY LAW

AUSTIN, Tex, March 27.- Texas has brought suit against the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad and the Beaumont and Great Northern rail way company for $S,4OO,OOO for alleged 'iolations of the State safety appliance net for two years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
MASSACHUSETTS TO VOTE
 ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE

BOSTON, March 27.-Both houses of the Massachusetts Legislature have concurred in joint resolution sub- hitting q woman suffrage constitu- tlonal amendment to the people to be voted upon at the next election.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
DEFECTIVE CHIMNEY
 CALLS OUT DEPARTMENT

A defective chimney in the Peerless saloon building on Front street was the cause of calling out the fire de- partment about ten o'clock last night. The incipient blaze was extinguished before the apparatus reached the scene and no damage resulted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
ALASKAN HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following arrivals are register ed at the Alaskan Hotel: A. L. Mitch ell, C. B. Hill, Seattle; F. G. Berin, Chisana: T. F. Larsen, Ckitina; C.. Schurzer, Tacoma; Ed Knudson, M. Van, Miller, City.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
PERU'S PROVISIONAL
 PRESIDENT RESIGNS

LIMA, Peru, March 27.-Robert E. Legui Vice.President and acting Pres ident since the exile of G. Billing hurst, resigned from office yesterday. A Presidential election is being ar ranged.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
SPRING AND SUMMER, 1914.

This is an invitation for you to call and inspect the seasons new designs the spring suitings and other fabrics in the tailoring line.
 It is an offer to furnish you with clothes made in your own home town made by competent workmen; clothes not made in Eastern sweatshops.
 Cordially, -S4.tf. F. woLLAND.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
INSISTS ON
 QUITTING HIS JOB

LONDON, March 27.-Field Marshal Sir John D. P. French, who resigned yesterday, today refused to comply with the request of Prime Minister H. II. Asquith that he withdraw it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
ENGLAND SHIPPING GOLD
 TO ARGENTINE REPUBLIC

LONDON, March 27.-The second large shipment of gold for Argentina was made yesterday. Within the last two weeks, $4,5OO,OOO in gold has been forwarded to the South American Re public. More shipments are to fol. nv
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
oRPHEum HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following arrivals are register ed at the Orpheum Hotel: A. c. Will Hams, A. c. Williams IT,, Arthur G. Thompson, w. w. Elder and wife, of Katalla, and H. A. Wagner, of Cor doya.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
Alaska May Get New
 United States Cable

WASHINGTON. March 27.- The Army appropriation bill as reported to the Senate contains an item approp- riating $l.35O.OOO for new military cable from the State of Washington to Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
Mothers.

We carry in stock complete line of baby foods. toilet and nursery nee essities. Telephone us your smallest wants. Phone 3.
 s.S1.ty. poRAN's DRUG STORE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
Gen. seeley Might Withdraw Resig,
 nation.

LONDON, March 27.-CoI. J. E. B. Seely, Secretary of State for War who rendered his resignation from the Asquith cabinet Wednesday, it is be. lieved, will withdraw his resignation. The government has demonstrated that Seely specifically ordered army offic. CTS going with troops to Ireland should do nothing that would in any wise in. terfere with the free expression of DO. litical opinions or full and fair dis cussion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
EARTHQUAKE AND
 STORM CAUSES PANIC

Messina, March 27.-A severe earth quake at this place, accompanied by a heavy storm, caused a panic among the people. Many believed that the end of the world had come.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
THEATRICAL CIRCUIT
 SELLS THEATRES

KANSAS CITY, March 27.--The Sul livan and Considine vaudeville thea tres throughout the country have been sold to Marcus Loew, of New York for SC, 6,OOO,OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
J. J. HILLS OLD BOSS
 DIES AT MINNEAPOLIS

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., March 27.- Capt. John w. Callender, aged 90 years for many years a steamboat master, and under whom James J. Hill served as freight clerk, died here yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27

Fine embroidery materials, silks and imported linens; designing and stamp. ing to order at "The Vogue Shop. Opp. orpheum Hotel Mrs. Albert Der. ry. S-2O-Mon. Wed, Fri.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
LONDON LOOKING FOR
 SPECULATIVE PERIOD

LONDON, March 27.-In London banking circles there are expectations of another speculative outburst in Ap- ril, following in the train of easier money that is becoming marked.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
WIDENER NOT TO
 BUY ART COLLECTION

PHILADELPHIA, March 27.-Denial is made here that P. A. B. Widener, of Philadelphia, is contemplating the pur' chase of the Wallace art collection in Paris.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
CINCINNATI GETS MONEY
 FOR CENTRAL STATION

CINCINNATI, March 27.-White & Co.,, New York, have arranged with seven English bankers to finance the central state railroad terminals to cost 20,O0O,OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
CHOIR REHEARSAL.

There will be an important choir practice in Trinity Episcopal church this evening at p. m. sharp. A full attendance is requested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
One of Worlds Greatest Theatrical
 Deals.

SNC VT WI lb Q SNN"NS~N
 Deals.
 SEATTLE, March 27.-The sale of the Sullivan and Considine theatres constitutes one of the greatest com mercial transactions that ever involy- cd the theatrical business. The cir cults have headquarters in Seattle and New York and include theatres in practically all of the leading cities of the continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The business was founded by the late Congressman Timothy D.. ("Big Tim'D Sullivan, of New York and John w. Considine, of Seattle. They own the orpheum and Empress theatres at Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
RussIa's War Money Greater.

ST. PETERSBURG, March Elk traordinary military estimates submit ted to the Russian Duma amount to over $6O,OOO,OOO, an increase of SO@S compared with 1913.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
SUIT TO ESTABLISH
 THE PROPERTY LINES

The case of Sophia Korhenen against August Smith is on in the Dis trict Court today. It is an action to establish the lines dividing adjacent properties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
OREGON MAN ACCUSED
 OF MuRDERING WIFE

EUGENE, Ore, March 27.-A. H. Bossen was arrested here charged with murdering his wife, whose life was insured for $5,0O0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
MoRANE IN AGAIN

N. Morane, an old offender, wes ar rested this morning for selling liquor to Indians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27

Spots and stains removed at the Renavotary. Phone 394. 3-2S-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
ENGLAND INCREASES
 BIG NAVAL BUDGET

LONDON, March D. The British naval estimates for 1914.15 amount to $257 ,75O,O ,OOO, an increase of Sl3,7O0,0OO over 1913-l4.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
Morehead confesses.

SEATTLE, March 27.- Morehead confessed this morning that he mur. dered West for $50.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27

There will be a late ferry for the Douglas and Sheep Creek people for the Bartenders' Smoker Saturday night. S-25,St.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27

Fresh chocolates just received. Ju neau Drug Co, Opposite Alaskan Ho tel Phone 25O.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27

Maggi, the surprise of the 2Oth cen tury is due to arrive in Juneau in 6 days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27

You'll find the cosmopolitan crowd at the Stampede. 2'lS'tt
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-27
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Twenty.four hours ending at 3 p. m.: Maximum-34. Minimum-2S. Clear.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-20
INTERPRETATIONS AT ALBANY.

ALBANY. Oct. ls.--Ths following inoor-
porations were nled here to-day:
sell preservatives for concrete. Sc; capital.
s60.0OO, directors, George j Healey, Edward
IL Murphy, James J. Malon. Sew York
Phoeni. ia, Company. New York, city,
II. Cohen, The Bronx. New York city.
The Desilya Rubber Company, Manhattan;
silva. Harry E. Fry. Edward Wagner. New
haitian; capital $40 900: directors, Hiram
h. Danziger, New York city; U. 3 nm.
Raegold Mills. Manhattan. manufacturing
G9t.qa eaBA GSCG f5Ts.tsTs
David Golds;ein. New York city.
Hsrry 1reenosTE cOm,PpSpng co. Ms si..u.n
York city; Nathan Applebaum, brooklyn.
Laundry and cleaning; capital, $1,000; direc,
tors. Harrod p. Noble carribeile GIore'
Z I Hr's ''' Moon screen Company.
beth Mueiicr, Max Kowin.ky, EduaFd stein,
Taylor. snort & Kennedy Company. Man
haitian, textiles; capital 100000; directors
Roneyn berry, New York city
Waterford smith o COMPANY, Msn Manhattan;
". Smith, Albert NJ. otterbouFg May Pislk'
New York city.
Mann Jswelry Company. Manhattan: capi-
tai $4,000; directors Harvey G. Price, 1871
West itoth street; Louis e. Price and Joe
Lowe. New York city.
Won Berg's Pharmacy. Manhattan: capt.
tai. 10000 directors, Mary T.. Conroy'
Alexander Gordon roter A. Lee. New York
city.
The General Encyclopedias. Manhattan
capital 10000: directors Herman Tropp
New York city: Meyer Kamenetzky. Passaic'
n. J.. Max Kamenetzky. Newark. y. ;
Petronlo g. co. Manhattan, clothing
capital. 10000: directors, Francesca a Pc
tronio, The Bronx; Rudolph Forneil' sew
York city; John Niebrook. Jersey City y, j,
PAN American Printing Company, Man
haitian; capital, $4,000. directors John
Thomas smith. Mark NJ. Solomon, Jerome
A Lederman. New York city,
La Plata steamship Company, Manhattan
| engage In ocean commerce; capital, S2b0''
600; directors, Morris Douw Ferris, John
" Crandall George %. Sprague.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-20
STERLING EXCHANGE
SHOWS EASIER TONE
German Marks Decline to Within
II Of Their Low Record
Since the War.
FRANCS SLIGHTLY FIRMER

The tone N the foreign exchange
market. with the exception of francs, was
considerably easier yesterday. Demand
sterling declined TO 4s6% and cables 20
497% Marks went down to a1% for
both demand and cables. within u of
their low record since tho outbreak Of the
war Francs were little frmer at 5.0sl "
for both sight and transfers
Foreign exchange men said that the
decline in sterling exchange was due TO
the fact that Monday. like Saturday, Is
always light day In the exchange
market II was also pointed out that con-
siderable exchange ancumulates over Sun
day. and this also tends to an easier tone
in tho market The latter was particu-
larry true yesterday. as considerable busi-
nces was transacted The decline in
marks was attributed TO the reported re-
verses OF the German arms and the fact
that the Germans are said 10 be rapidly
using up their credits In this country by
the purchase of munitions of war. sup
plies horses, SC. The fact that those
persons who had contracts to meet abroad
not covered by the extended moratorium
had also covered was also responsible for
further slaokening OF exchange on
London.
Foreign exchange mon said that cotton
bills were coming In in increasing num-
bsrs and that tho London banks still
showed willingness to accept finance
bills bearing tho best names.
Regarding the proposal that short term
notes be used TO pay our gold debts for
eign exchange experts seemed 10 be some
what sceptical. They pointed out that
tho use OF short term notes would merely
mean a further extension OF credit Re
course 20 such a medium. II was said,
was hardly necessary. for where English
bankers wanted our gold they would not
be satisfied with short term notes. II
was also pointed out that persons who
wished TO extend their obligations and
could do 40 would find much reader
market abroad for their finance bills than
for any sort OF short term notes. One
banker said that We are doing very well
as II was in paying Off our debts or get
ting them extended by tho usual means
and that ne did not see any special merit
In trying something new. Ho added that
recourse to short term notes might have
been had when the bankers of this coun-
try were hrst confronted with the for
eign exchange problem, but that he did
not feel that Il was necessary now
There was withdrawn from the Sub
Treasury for shipment 10 Canada s4lO.'
900 in gold coin.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-20
WARREN D. CHASElS
NEW HAVEN WITNESS
May Have Told How He Made
Young Man a Millionaire
for Day.
STEAMSHIP DEAL INQUIRY

The principal witness before the Federal
Grand Jury investigating the New Haven
case yesterday was Warren d. Chase
who was associated with T. d. Robbins,
formerly general counsel of the New
Haven. In the organization OF the endless
chain OF subsidiary companies which
inquired In all OF the New Haven trans
actions.
What the Grand Jurors wanted par
ticularly to hear from Mr.. Chase was his
version OF the story In regard to the pur-
chase OF the Metropolitan Steamship Com
pany. one OF the old Morse concerns, and
the mortgaging OF tho company's two
big ships. the Harvard and the Yale. worth
S1.bOO.0OO each. to tho Pacific Navigation
Company for s750.000.
According TO the testimony taken Mt
Washington before the Interstate Com
merce Commission, this deal was by far
the most tortuous of any OF the New
Ravens transactions, by reason of the
number OF newly formed companies con-
cerned.
In the first place. the story runs. Rob
bins and Chase bought tho assets Of the
old Metropolitan company from John w.
Mckinnon and O. +. Shaw OF the Assets
Realization Company These assets wer.
then transferred to the Metropolitan
steamship Company OF New Jersey Then
the New England Securities Company was
Formed for the sole purpose OF putting
into the bank enough money for the Metro
politan Steamship Company No of
Maine to buy the assets OF the Metropoli-
tan Steamship Company OF New Jersey.
IL was the formation OF tho Metropoli-
tan Steamship Company No. 2 OF Maine
that permitted Grover Cleveland Rich
ards. young electrical contractor OF
Portland, Me-. TO be q millionaire for a
minute. Mr.. Chase, II Ia said, met the
| young man on tho street one day and
asked him how he would like TO take a
trip to New York The answer being
| enthusia stically in tho Affirmative young
| Richards was made secretary OF the Maine
company No. Q and sent on to this city.
where he was put up at the Manhattan
Hotel and given IS day in addition TO
| his expenses.
weeks. during which time he saw all the
sights and was taken around Wall Stree,
| and introduced by Mr.. Chase rs n mat.
| .er OF poiiteness.
| One day. he said. he went over to the
| Bank OF the Manhattan Company. where
he met Mr. Chase. Mr.. Robbins and
| Samuel Hemingway Then, at the re.
| quest of Mr.. Chase, he said. he signed
Two checks. one for sl.450,O0o. and tn,
other for sl,55o.000. The checks. hC
| said. were all made out when he signed
| them. He was ignorant OF the fact tina
hey were used In the purchase OF III,
Metropolitan Steamship Company OF
| New Jersey.
The other witnesses, named KAY anC
Nicholson, were summoned to appear
They didn't get chance to testify. how
| ever, and were told 10 return this after
| noon.