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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
vnIa Would Prefer that Wilson Act
 Alone.

TORREON. Mex. May 12.-Gen. Nil' la said that he would prefer that Pres. ident Wilson were left a free hand 10 settle the Mexican troubles. himself, rather than that he be hampered by the interference with other American countries, though he said that now that the mediators are getting to work. he hoped for the best from them. He said:
 While I am hoping that these mediations will 90 through to sue cess. yet I do not wish to see the control of affairs go out of the hands of the United States, which is big enough. broad enough and powerful enough to be patient and tolerant of us in our troubles.
 "I would hate to see those three powerful South American coun- tries gain too strong a hold on my country. for that would not be Tor our good. I know them, and they are like some people in my country who do not always do as they say.
 My first wish would be that President Wilson handle this whole affair alone, for I believe he is honest and intelligent enough to know what is right and to do 1t "
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
oRPHEUM.

Pickwick Papers will be the big fea- ture in two reels tonight. This Is pro duced by the vitagraph Co.,, and John Bunny in the character of Pickwick, made famous by Charles Dickens.
 Her Mothers Ambition" Pathe play.
 Aunt Elsa's Visit" is an Edison and those that visit the orpheum tonight will have the pleasure of seeing FL sa making things lovely for her friends.
 This will be a good show and you will certainly enjoy it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
KENYON WOULD ABOLISH
 ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE

WASHINGTON, May 12. = Senator w. P. Kenyon, of Iowa, has introduced bill in the United States Senate pro- viding for the abolition of the General Education Board, founded in 1903 by John D. Rockefeller.
 "The brutal treatment of miners on the Rockefeller properties in Colorado. the character of the securities donated to the General Education Board by MT. Rockefeller, the unworthy purposes for which these funds are being used, and the politics that has grown up around the fund.- are some of the reasons giy- en by the Senator why the partner ship between the Government and the Foundation should be dissolved.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
RETURN FROM CRUISE.

Grover C. Vim, Oren F. Hill, Thom- as E. Williams and Roy c. Wilson re- turned last evening from cruise to Pybus Bay. Admiralty island, where they inspected a large deposit of low grade ore. They also put in a part of the time stalking big brown bear, but brought no trophies home. Hill and Williams hunted bear with a lantern while Vim and Wilson stayed in camp and figured on the low grade. Hili says the bears must have shied at the lantern-anyway they did not get any although Williams hunted all night long.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
PERSONAL MENTION

Robert Bell, the well known cannery man of Excursion Inlet, left for the cannery yesterday on one of the ten ders. Mrs. Bell accompanied her hus- band on the trip.
 John Daldn and Sid Terry were in town from Perseverance today.
 F. J. Cullen, of Tenakee. is in town and a guest of the Occidental.
 Rev. R. c. Blackwell. superintend- ent of missions of the Methodist church in Alaska, spent most of last week at Skagway and other Lynn can al ports. with his launch Boreas. He has returned to Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
SUfFRAGETGE
 DENOUNCES KING

LONDON May 12. = King George the Royal Opera house for a gala performance last night in honor of the King and Queen of Den mark. who are visiting King George and Queen Marry Political, diplomat ic and social London were present, The gay throng was jared during an in- terlude in the program when suf- fragette shouted: king George, wom- en are being tortured in yodr domin- ion"
 The woman was choked and dragged out.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
OHIO CITIES ARE ALL
 ADOPTING EASTERN TIME

CLEVELAND, O., May 12.-Follow. ing the lead of Cleveland, which changed from Central to Eastern time May 1st, many Ohio towns are advanc- ing their time one hour. All the thea tres of Columbus, Toledo and other towns besides the railroads and other companies have already changed, oth- CTS are doing so The new arrange ment gives one more hour of daylight after 6 o'clock
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
OUTING PARTY CRUISE
 TO ADMIRALTY ISLAND

A very enjoyable outing party was given on the cruising launch Grub stake Sunday. The trip was made to Admiralty island and return. Those forming the party were: Mir. and Mrs. Charles c. Joy, Judge and Mrs. J. B. Marshall. Mir and Mrs. George J. Me Carthy Mir. and Mrs. Walstein G.. Smith. Mir. and Mrs. E. Lindner, Mir. and Mrs. F. c. Metcalfe, Mrs. J. H.. Cobb. Mrs. NJ. F. Wagner. Mrs. V. H. Wilhelm, Miss Wagner, Miss Kemp thornei Miss Wilson. Miss Tripp, Miss Mallette, Miss Chapin, Miss Couture, MT. w. J. Lewis. and Mir. F. N, Gallo way.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
COLOMBIAN TREATY NOT
 TO BE PRESENTED

WASHINGTON, May 12-The treaty between the United States and Colon. bia, signed at Bogota by Thaddeus A.. Thomson representing the United States and the representatives of that country, wherein 1t is stipulated that the United States is to pay Colombia .$25, ,OOO, 900 for the Panama canal zone, will probably not be presented to the United States Senate for ratification at the present session of Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
TAX COLLECTORS HAVE
 JUST COUNTED MONEY

NEW YORK, May 12-It took until yesterday for the tax collection force to check up and list the tax payments made in this city May 1st to get the benefit of the one per cent. premium. The payments amounted to S6,000,000. The largest payment was made by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, s1,5OO,OOO. John D. Rockefeller's check was for S200,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
MEARS AND RIGGS
 STARE WEST SOON

WASHINGTON, May 12. Lieut. Frederick Mears and Thomas Riggs, IT,, of the Alaska railroad commis- sion, will leave Chicago Saturday night for Seattle where they will open off, ces before one or both of them sail for Alaska.
 Lieut.. Mears and William c. Edes, of the railroad commission, are in New York today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
SEATTLE VOTES ON NEW
 CHARTER JUNE 3oth

SEATTLE, May 12. - Seattle will vote upon the new charter that has been adopted by the freeholders' com mission June 30th. The charter pro- vides for the general manager plan of government. A city council of 30 mem- bers to be elected from various dis tricts is the legislative body and choos- es the manager. A Mayor who Is to preside at Council meetings and head the police department, is provided at a salary of $25O0. The general man. .ager is the real executive officer of the city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
FIRST AMATEUR NIGHT AT
 THE LYRIC THEATRE

DOUGLAS, May 12.-The Lyric the atre has secured five big acts for the amateur show which goes on the boards at that popular place tomorrow evening. The amateurs are from the three channel cities-Douglas, Juneau and Treadwell-and the entertainment, aside from the picture reels, will con sist of a quartette in brass. a dancnig act, two ladies and a boy soprano. The prices will remain the same as regu- lar night though the entertainment features will be unusually good.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
OHIO FARMERS ASKED
 TO KILL OLD BOOSTERS

COLUMBUS, O., May 12.-The State board of agriculture has issued pro- clamation requesting all the farmers and other chicken raisers within the State of Ohio to kill every rooster over one year old that they own on or before June 9th of the present year. The movement is suggested as the best means of improving the stock. It is believed that a greater percentage of the chickens under one year of age than of those over that age are thor oughbreds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
o'sHAUGHNESSY IS
 SLATED FOR PROMOTION

WASHINGTON, May 12.-It Is said here that Nelson o'Shaughnessy, charge d'affaires at Mexico City after the resignation of Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson and all through the try ing times prior to the delivery of pass ports to him by Gen. Huerta, Is slated for promotion. It is said that he has been assured that if he desires to con tinue diplomatic career place will be found for him by the Secretary of State and President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
CANNERY EMPLOYEE
 DIES AT ST. ANN'S

George Clark, aged about 45 and single, died at St. Ann's hospital at 5 o'clock this morning from the effects of intestinal Instructions due to can cer. He leaves a sister in the States and brother in Vancouver, B. c. De ceased was employed at Robert Bells cannery at Excursion Inlet and was brought to Juneau for treatment, en- tering St. Ann's last Saturday. No arrangements have as yet been made for tke funeral.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
BRITISH LORDS. EXONERATE
 MURRAY'S MARC0NI DEALS

LONDON, May 12.-The committee of the House of Lords appointed to in- yestigate Lord Murray's dealings in American Marconi shares, finds that he committed "errors of judgment" There was, however, nothing in his conduct which reflects upon his per sonal honor"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
Rlaaa Has Afaska Brother

Thomas Riggs, Jr, one of the Alas. ka railroad commission, In addition to being we'll known in Alaska through his work on the boundary survey has a halfbrother, Francis Rotch, who has spent great deal of time in the North. For many years, Mir. Rotch was the representative of the Chil. berg interests in the Fairbanks dis. trlct, where he resided. He has been connected with J. E. Chllberg's Seattle companies for several years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
COMMERCIAL CLUB TONIGHT
 TO CONSIDER EXCURSION

One of the most important matters to come before the Juneau Conner cial club meeting tonight will be dis oussing plans for the entertainment of the excursionists who are leaving Se- attle Thursday or Friday of this week and who will spend some time in Jul neau. This excursion party will be composed of representatives of some of the most important financial and commercial interests of the country, and Mayor Reck says it is up to Ju- neau to be prepared to entertain and see that they leave here with a. fa- yorable impression of Alaska's capi. tal city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
INFERIOR MAIL
 .a TO GO OVERLAND
TW

SEATTLE, May 12.-Lieut.-col w. P. Richardson, of the Alaska road com mission, will establish an Alaska auto mobile mail and stage from either Val dez or Chitina to Fairbanks, making the first trip about July 1st. It is the purpose of the government to send most of the interior mail overland this summer instead of by the long Yukon river route.
 Col. Richardson sails for Alaska to- night on the Alameda.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
SKAGWAY COMING TO
 PLAY Y0UNG'S TIGERS

Manager c. w. Carter of the c. w. Young Company's Tigers this morning announced that the White Pass club of Skagway would probably be down here to play them on the Juneau grounds next Sunday.
 Mir. Carter also stated that the Tigers would go to whitehorse on May 30 and help celebrate the Kings birth day by cleaning up any baseball tai. ent around the diggings. r5.g.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
DIRIGO IS PARTLY
 DISABLED AT OM0NEY

SEATTLE, May 12.-The steamship Dirigo, which sailed week ago yes terday for Seward. was partly disabled when 100 miles off Cape omaney on account of trouble with her low pres sure shaft. Capt Jansen thinks he can make the necessary repairs.
 All passengers were discharged at the Klawack cannery,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
.eAsTlNEAU MINING g COMPANY PAYROLL S1o0,o0(

Yesterday was pay. day at the Alas. ka- Gastlneau Mining company. One hundred thousand dollars was paid out to the employees of the three divis- ions, for the month of April. There were between 500 and 900 men em. ployed. The payroll for May wiIl show a considerable increase.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
Huerta Concentrating His
 Forces at Mexico City

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Gen Hu' erta is withdrawing practically all the forces under his command from all sections of the country to Mexico City to participate in the defense of the capital where it is said he has deter mined to make a last stand against either domestic or alien enemies,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
IoHN M,LAueALIN REcovERlNo.

A letter received in the last mail by Dr. L. o. Sloane from John McLaugh- lin says that he Is improving rapidly and that Mrs. Mclaughlin Is well. Mir. and Mrs. Mclaughlin are at wallowa. Oregon, located at an eleya- ton of 4,OOO feet in the Blue noun tains, and enjoying themselves i'm. mensely. T
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
ASKED
 TO LEAVE MEXICO

VERA CRUZ, May l2.-The British legation at Mexico City has notified all British subjects to leave the country at once. In that way only, he says, lies safety.
 The conditions at Mexico City are so infamed that 1t is impossible to know in advance when or where violence might occur or what direction 1t might take. It is said that Huerta is becom- ing soured with the idea that the whole world is against him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
MOVING MACHINERY FOR
 NEW INDUSTRY IN JUNEA

Capt. J. T. Martin today commenced moving the machinery to Last Chance basin, Gold creek. for the new con crete products manufacturing plant which he is establishing there. It is the intention to manufacture concrete blocks and bricks for building purpos- es, and other articles for which there will be a demand. This will be new industry for Juneau and should have a successful career.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
.HATI AeAINl-

Yes. again We want to share our good news with you. Just arrived, new Augustine & Kyer's chocolates, new stationery, new drugs; new Water mans Ideal Fountain pens and few other new things. which may inter- est you, at "the store that has what you want-when you want 1t.
 Juneau Drug Co.,, opposite Alaskan Hotel. We greet you with smile. Phone 25O. 5-12.tt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
GOOD SHOW AT THE GRAND THIs
 EVENING.

Tonights big show is another good one:-
 "The Curse of the Great Southwest in three parts, a great story of the rangers in the West.
 Beaumont Weekly" = interesting good.
 Pretty Girls in Lower Five, "Than, houser comedy.
 Remember the big feature.
 "Shipwreck in Icebergs" for Fri. day and Saturday, May 15 and 16.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

I have some new designs for short waists and underwear; also all kinds of embroidery material and cottons. Stamping done to order. THE VOGUE SHOP. opposite the orpheum. Mrs. Albert Berry. Phone Main 24S.- Mo-We-Fr.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
ALRsKA-eAsTINEAu OFFICE
 CLOSE EARLY TOMORROW

The offices of the Alaska;G ;Gastineau Mining company will close at S:3O to- morrow afternoon in order to give all employees and others an opportunity to witness-the opening of the baseball season at Recreation park.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
AT ALASKAN HOTEL:

S. 1T. Kelsey, KensIngton; A. NJ. Goodman, P. NJ. Goodman, w. s. Green and vife; Seattle; J. A. Rothmore, Ret chikan; I. Fisher, Ilenver; William Kruhn, Cordova; Thomas Brostro, Sheep creek; E. W. Smith, Jarvis Stewart, Perseverance,. sa
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
rroons from coast at Mexlee.

ON BOARD THE U. s. CRUISER
 CALIFORNIA. May 12. - Federal troops defending San Bias and other Pacific Coast ports have evacuated and are proceeding to Mexico City pursuant to order received from Hu' erta- The order says they are required to strengthen the forces of that <city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
Huerta strenqthens oefenses.

MEXICO CITY, May 12.-Gen. Hu- erta is strengthening the defenscs of the capital preparatory to expected at tack from the Americans or Zapataists.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
LEAVING ON NORTHWESTERN.

The Northwestern, arriving from the Westward. sailed South at 10 O. clock last night. The following took passage from. Juneau, For Seattle MT. and Mrs B. W. Johnston. H. 10. Shook, w. B. States, William Burns, F, E. Warner. Joe Frances; for .Ket- chikan-H. F.As. Parker, Lieut.. c. c. Edgefton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
joYNsroNs ON HONEYMOON.

Byron w. Johnston and Mrs. John ston left on their wedding journey last night, taking apssage on the North. western as far as Seattle. They will go East, returning to Juneau about the middle of July.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
Mexican Peace Representatives Sail
 For New York.

VERA CRUZ. May 12.-The German ship Kronprinzessin Cecilie sailed for New York last night with the Mexi- can peace representatives, D. Emilio Rabassa and Austine Galindo, on board. They will proceed immediately to Nj agra Falls, Canada.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

Wilson and Bryan Inspired Mediation.
 WASHINGTON, May 12.-Senators intimated in debate that President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William J. Bryan inspired the offer of Argentina, Brazil and Chile to mediate between the United States and Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

OPERA LIQUOR co. DIssoLvEs.
 The Opera Liquor O., this morning filed certificate of dissolution with Charles E. Davidson, Secretary of the -------.-
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
coRWlN AND BEAR SAIL
 FOR eERlNe SEA TONIGHT

SEATTLE, May 12-The Corwin and the Bear will sail from Seattle for Der ing sea tonight. The Corwin is bound to Nome.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
SPOKANE SAILS NORTH WiTA
 JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS PEOPL

SEATTLE, May 12. - The Spokane sailed last night with the following 
 For Juneau-H. c. Tapscott, Dora Kershner, w. Reid, John c. Lynch, D. c. McArthur, R. E. fleming, A. W. Brown, Mrs. D. J. Talbot, Laura, Tal- bot, Frank Toggen, F. W. Devaney, Chas Cook. L. McNaughton; for Doug las--N. J. Emory and three steerage.l
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

.LAplEs ASKED TO BRING MUSIC.
 Each member of the Ladies' Mdsi- cal Club is requested to bring all the music to the rehearsal at the school house this evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
AERoPLANE COLLISION KILLS
 TWO ENGLISH ARMY OFFICERS

LONDON, May 12. - Two biplanes collided high in the air this afternoon killing Capt. F. D. Anderson and Lieut. e. W. Wilson, of the English army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
Mexican Mob Stones Brazilian Lega-
 ton.

VERA CRUZ. May 12.-Word was re- ceived here yesterday evening that Mexican students and citizens yester- day stoned the Brazilian embassy when ,he minister of that country refused to deliver Louis Dantin. formerly of the American embassy, who had taken ref uge there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
Slam for Handsome Tealy"
 Raymond.

Baseball has one advantage. A man does not need to be matinee hero in looks in order to make good at it, Wit ness our own gallant manager.-seat- tile Post.Intelligencer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
WAND GOES ASHORE, BUT
 rEoATED SOON AFTER

The Thomds L. Wand, of the Port land line Of steamers, is said to have gone ashore in a fog five miles south of -Ketchikan yesterday morning. She was hoated again at o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
FIRE DAMAGES LARGE
 SEATTLE BlJSiNE!

SEATTLE, May 12.-Fire damaged
 the Columbia building, in which the Gottsteln Furniture company is locat' ed, on Second avenue, this morning. The loss is estimated at $25O,OO. /
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
HAlR eoops.

We specialize in rare shade switches,
 etc, made to order. THE VOGUE, Mrs. Albert Berry opposite the Or pheum, Phone Main PAS. Tu.Th-sa.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
Harry A. Bishop Gets
 United States Marshalship

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Harry A. Bishop, of Juneau, was today nominat- ed to be United States marshal for the First Judicial Division of Alaska, sue ceeding H. l.. Faulkner, resigned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
Old Men and Boys Train for War.

VERA CRUZ, May 12.-Aged men and boys are drilling in the streets of Mexico City preparing to fight for the defense of the city according to word received from the British em- baSSy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

The jelly crowd. the good smokes, the pleasant play will make you happy day by day. Play pool at Burford's and take the kinks out of your liver.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

Whether you like Havana or domes- tic cigars, you can get the kind you like at Burford's. 2-1S-tf.
 Bump the balls - 8URFoRDs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

Would Nominate Him for Congress
 NEW YORK, May 12, - New York Democrats are considering the nomin- ation of Nelson o'Shaughnessy for Congress from the Madison Square dis. trict.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
DEMOCRATS WILL MEET IN
 GROSS HALL TONIGHT

The Juneau Democratic Club will meet in regular session tonight iu Gross. hall. This will be one of the most important meetings to be held since the organization of the club and full attendance is desired. H
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
sPERRY MOVING.

Bert sperry is moving into his new cottage at the head of Main street to- day. He expects his mother to join him here within the next two weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
rHE wEArHER rooAY.

Twonty.tour hours ending at 3 p. m.: Maximum-5S. Minimum-35. Clear.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

For sale-The property at 4OS Frank lin street. Inquire on the premises -5-5-1m-
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

FREEri- A pennant free with each box of candy costing 35c or more at Hubbard's. Douglas. 5125t
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

E FOR SALE - Small restaurant,
 cheap; doing good business; owner
 going inside. E. Moore. Gen. Del, Ju- neau. 5-12-3t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

London Hears that cOnStltutlOnallsts
 Take TamplcO. LONDON, May 12.-Telegrams re- ceived here yesterday evening say that Tampico had been captured by the Mexican Rebels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
NEW NOTARY.

Mrs L. B. Gain has been appointed l notary public by Acting Governor Charles D. Davidson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

Galvanizing done by G. Roene, Sans souci Bldg, Douglas. If
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

TORRENT l-a New unfinished five room apartments. Petit and Harvey, Agts. ceney Blk. 5-12-1t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

AMATEURS WANTED = Apply by nail to Lyric theatre, Douglas. 5-6-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

FOR SALE Furniture in broom, modern flat: lease reasonable rent. Cheney flat, over Al-Ki ticket office 5,12-st. ses
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12

Young woman, stranger in city, would like work in hotel, chamber work preferred. Room 17 Occidental . Annex. a3E 5-12 St.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-12
CHEAP POWER FOR THE

fEOFLE VT NLGNEINNc CLEVELAND, O., May 12.-CleVe- land will furnish electric light at three cents per kilowatt with the opening of its new municipal lighting plant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-02
CUTIERES IS new
HEAD FOR MEXICO
Council of Chiefs Reported to
Have Ignored Protest of
General Carranza.

FL Paso, Texas, Nov. 2.-The con-
ference of Aguas Caliente5 has disre-
garded General Carranza's protest and
elected Eulato Gutieres provisional
president of Mexico, according to an
official report reaching the border to-
day.
/ Zapata, revolutionary chieftain of
southern Mexico, today for the first
time was represented in the general
council of chiefs. His delegates are
present at the Aguas Calientes concil-
iation congress in the first general at
tempt to combine all the revolutionary
elements.
Washington, Nov. 2.-The United
States has addressed a note to Gen
eral Carranza. reiterating its willing
ness to withdraw American forces in
Vera Cruz, but insisting on complt
ance with the original demands for
certain guarantees.
Mexico City, Nov. "A dispatch
from Aguas Calientes said General Eu-
Ialio Gutieres was elected provisional
president at midnight. The election
is for a period of 20 days only.