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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
CAMPAIGN
 IN EPWORTH LEAGUE

A membership campaign Is inter- estiug the members of the local chap ter of the Epworth League in mem- bership contest to be carried on for the next six weeks. Sides have been chosen by the captains. Mrs. c. F. Cheek and Mir. w. Bacheller, who have the support of the executive com mittee. The winning side is to be banuuetted'or entertained by the losing side some time in June. The follow ing points will be scored and totals brought forward each Sunday evening: Active member. 25 points; associate member. 10: subscription to Epworth Herald. 100; securing church member, 500; attendance at League, 10; taking part in weekly meetings, 10; absent but sending part, 5; attendance at eve ming church service, 10; with one point being counted for every cent paid in League dues.
 The society recently pledged $50 for calcimining the league room. and to apply on repairing and painting the church. Beside the regular weekly meetings at ' o'clock in the league room of the Methodist church, the young people have frequent social gatherings. There were over 60 in attendance at recent affair.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
SURVEY FLEET FOR
 ALASKA WATERS

The fleet of U. s. geodetic survey vessels stationed on the Pacific coast will be engaged largely this year with work in Alaskan waters. Of the six vessels in the fleet the Yukon Is now in the Kuskokwim where she laid up for the winter; the McArthur Is on her way north and will work around Metlakahtla; the Gedney will work on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island: the Taku which wintered at Cordova, will work around Prince of Wales Sound; the Patterson now on the way from Hawaii. will go to Uu- alaska, and the Explorer, which arrived in Juneau yesterday will put in the season or part of 1t around Glacier bay and the Icy straits section.
 Capt. R. S. Patton is in command of the Explorer and he said this morning that his most important work planned for this season would be the begin ming of complete survey of Excur- sion Inlet, Icy straits and Glacier bay. It is possible he said, that he may be ordered to the Westward, depending on the location of the proposed Alas ka railroad terminal One important little detail will be the charting of rock recently found by fisherman in the east entrance of South Inian passage near the Inian islands at the head of Cross sound. The Explorer will also so to Hoonah and Idaho ln- let completing the charts of those fish Ing stations.
 "Very probably" said Capt, Patton, i've will be provided with a wire drag for our work, for the bill is now be- fore Congress. This will be distinct advantage in doing our work and make it absolutely reliable when once done. This drag consists of sunken wire at depth of 60 feet or any requned depth for that matter to which floats with flags mounteded are attached. Launches are then connected with each end of the sunken cable and 1t is lowed through the channel or bay sought to be charted. If an obstruction is met the flag attached to the float is dipped, serving notice and then the obstruc. tion is properly marked. Once the waters have been dragged in this man. ner they will be made perfectly safe"
 Mrs. Patton accompanies her hus- band on the summer cruises and thor oughly enjoys the sea life. The EX- plorer will leave Juneau tomorrow for Excursion Inlet stopping enroute to do the small jobs mentioned at Hoonah and Idaho Inlet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
GREAT THRONG AT
 BAIL PARK SUNDAY

| A tremndous interest has been arous- ed in the popular plan of erecting the grandstand and bleachers for the baseball grounds in the recreation park of Last Chance basin. The idea of having the ladies prepare sand wiches and serve them to the workers has been taken up with enthusiasm and there promises to be an immense throng out to the grounds next Sun day. The board of managers has se- cured assistance from every quarter. An augmented band, every member being a tried and true leather-lip, and every type of instrument in use from an elbow horn and swinette to the pic alo. The band will start things at Bur ford's corner in the morning.
 Everybody's going. Listen to what few of Juneau's prominent business men have to say:
 T. F. Kennedy president First Ma tional Bank-"The First National Bank will be first on the grounds"
 Milt winn-"My Sunday address will be the baseball grounds, Last Chance basin"
 Charles Goldstein-"The Goldstein store's crews and auto will be at the disposal of the committee"
 Cash and Tom Cole-"You load the teams and we'll do the hauling"
 James Barragar-"T'll never be ar rested for hard work, but I'm willing to try"
 Simon Hirsch-"If the ball season is as successful as this Sunday picnic, We will win every game"
 Capt. A. A. Gabbs-'Tn be there Sunday if have to run the Fox up Gold creek"
 Guy McNaughton-'T'll be there and act as chauffeur of a wheel barrow"
 Willis Nowell-'Tn be there with a wheel barrow full of sandwiches and energy"
 B. NJ. Behrends-'T don't know much about this kind of work, but Pm going to start Sunday"
 Sanitary Grocery-"There will be three of us there to look out for sani- tary conditions"
 George Burford-'Tt makes me sick % think can't be there, but my auto will be at the service of the commit tee"
 James King-"Youll think it's a laundrymens picnic when we hit the grOunds npyt Sunday
 c. w. Young-"Thirty men and thir- ty lunches ought to help some" Winter and Pond-"Wen take picks not pictures"
 Hotel Cain-"Cain will be there if able"
 B. L. Thane, by cable from Ketchi. kan-"Wil be there if come overland"
 J. R. Whipple-"Am not coming to listen to music but to work"
 Bob Hurley-"Gee, I've blisters al- ready from thinking of the work I'm going to do."
 Tom Radonich-"Just say I'll be there with chickens and coffee"
 A. T. Spatz-"Gee. but I like music with my work"
 Dr. l.. O. Sloane-"First aid will be rendered free of charge with my new auto converted into an ambulance.
 Jack Olds-"The only thing that can keep me away is a fire"
 Alaskan Hotel-"Ladies with large lunch baskets may call up the hotel and we'll call with an auto"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
FAULKNER ASKS GOVERNOR
 HELP WITH PRISONERS

United States Marshal H. l.. Faulk- ner has written to Gov. J. F. A. Strong at Washington requesting that he take up the matter of working the prison ers in the federal jails of Alaska on public roads and on public improve ments with the Attorney.General and superintendent of prisons in his De- pertinent. Mir. Faulkner believes that nothing could be done that would count more for the welfare of the pris- oners or that would make the work of caring for them easier. In addition the people would get the benefit aris- ing from their labors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
Vera Cruz Safely American.

VERA CRUZ, Mex, April 24.- The American forces here are not alarmed over the prospect of an attack from Gen. Maas, who is reported to be mob- ilizing his scattered forces about 20 miles away. There are more than 5000 marines and bluejackets ashore to resist an assault if Mexican force should attempt to pass through the zone that is covered by the guns of the naval ships in the harbor Admir-. al Badger is in command of the fleet and Admiral Fletcher of the land forces, and acting for the United States government in all matters on shore.
 The situation within the city was one of comparative peace and quiet yesterday and last night. Business has been resumed and it appears to be normal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
THE HUNcHBAcK OF NoTRE
 DAME-at the orpheum.

Tonight the beautifully colored, g. reel feature, "Notre Dame," will be presented The management has been put to extra expense to procure this attraction and will guarantee 1t all that 1t is recommended and as the regular prices will prevail 1t should draw a large house.
 In addition to the above "The Man Who Might Have Been," and "The Heiress," will be shown-one a strong drama and the other laughable com edy. This is a 5O-cent show for 25c You must see it to approve it.
 Change of program tomorrow night
 Save your coupons and might get a trunk free.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
Villa Threatens gl Paso.

FL PASO, Tex. April PA state. ment made by Gen. Villa yesterday evening shortly after his arrival at Jul arez, that he could land 12,O00 seas oned troops in Fl Paso within 4S hours" has caused great excitement here.
 Conservative business men are afraid that border sentiment will be, come so intense that American citi zens will commit some overt act that will cause an invasion of American Territory by the Constitutionalist forces. In that event, 1t is conceded nothing could prevent a general war with all the Mexican people.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
GRAND THEATRE.

"The Inocent Victim" big, inter. esting feature in three reels. A mast erpiece production by the Itala people. We always guarantee our features, as they are of the very latest, and the kind that pleases the public. Tnno, cent Victim" is story of family af. fairs.
 A Gaumont Weekly with all the lat, est events. always good.
 We close with a big laughable com edy, "The Ghost in Uniform" The Thanhouser Kid in the leading parts, very good comedy.
 For real good picture show, always come to the Grand.
 Saturday matinee at 2 D. m. Admis sion and 10 cents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24

FoUND-Forresters of America pin Call at Empire office. 4-24-St.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
HuERrA DECLARES FOR WAR

London, April 24.-A dispatch from Mexico City says that Gen. Huerta today issued proclama- tion calling upon all factions of the people to come to the de- fense of the colors of Mexico. The proclamation grants amnes- ty to all the citizens of the coun- try in the interest of united re- sistance against the United States.
 The proclamation was re- ceived with the greatest enthus. iasm by the people of the capital.
 Two Americans Stabbed.
 Two Americans were stabbed while on the streets of Mexico City today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
UNION DID NOT
 GO ON STRIKE

William Hyde, business agent of the local longshoremen's union denies that the union went on strike while unload. ing cement from the La Touche or that the union or any of it's members were in any way involved in the mat ter. As a matter of fact the union was locked out on this job, according to Mir. Hyde, and the cargo was being handled by non-union men who struck for more pay. The union has not handled any of the cargo, he says, nor does it intend to do so.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24

Troops of for Vera Cruz.
 Galveston. Tex, April 24-Four transports with the Fifth Brigade U. s. Infantry on board sailed this afternoon for Vera Cruz. Gen. Funston Is commanding.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
ALASKAN HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following arrivals are register ed at the Alaskan hotel: Theo. Moir and wife, Sheep creek; H. R. Plate, J. T. Rokland, New York; B. Finder, Charles Hilton. A. E. Miller, U. A. Le. Gault, w. J. Mcleod, Mrs. Carrie Oar, son, J. c. Allen, w. Walsh, Harry Da. wis, San Bernstein, Seattle; F. c. Thompson, Stockton, Calf; A. E. Da, tin, San Francisco.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
IOWA CONGRESSMAN
 AFTER TAX DODGERS

WASHINGTON, April "A. - Repre- sentative Solomon F. Prouty of Iowa in the House declared that millions of personal property is escaping taxa tion in Washington City. He declared that two men were commonly reported to have $1OO,O0O,OOO in Washington locked up in the safe deposits vaults. Washington. he claims, has become the asylum for the rich.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
THREE MORE AMERICANS
 KILLED AT VERA CRUZ

Washington, April 24.-Admiral Badger has reported three more seamen killed and 25 wounded as a result of the skirmishlns and de- suItory shooting from ambush by Mexican soldiers and others. The American casualties to date arc IS killed and 75 wounded.
 Badger requested permission to capture all Mexican gunboats along the Mexican coast and other yes. sells carrying troops or ammunition for the aid of the Mexicans. He urges this as a means of pro- tectlon to the American marines and bIuejackets that occupy Vera Cruz.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
BRAZIL SEEKS TO
 UNLOAD STEAMSHIPS

NEW YORK, April 24.-A Rio de Janerio dispatch say the Brazilian gov. ernment Is seeking purchaser for it's steamship fleet of 65 vessels oper. ating along the South American coast with a service between New York and Brazilian ports. The government val. ues the line at $15,OOO,O0O, and has re- ceived an offer of $9,000,00O.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
TRADITIONAL ENEMIES
 PROPOSE AN ALLIANCE

LONDON, April 24. - The London Daily Citizen publishes from a diplo- matic correspondent an article which states that on the initiative of Great Britain negotiations are now afoot for converting the Triple Entente among England, France and Russia in- to a triple alliance. This step has two objects. First, it may lead to a quadruple alliance which will include Germany, and second, such quadruple alliance may lead to an agreement for the limitation of armaments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Twenty.four hours ending at p. m.: Maximum-51. Minimum-36. Clear.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
President Waits to
 Learn Enemies Plans

Washington, April 24.-The rev. elatIon of the purposes of carran. "a and Huerta Is awaited by the President before a complete mill. tary campaign Is developed.
 The President made 1t clear to- day that no blockade of Mexico has been declared and that before such step Is taken all the foreign governments will be notified.
 The only actual movement of troops that has been ordered Is that of Gen. Funston with a brl- sade of infantry and artillery forces to Vera Cruz, and they are going for defensive purposes and not for aggression.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
SPECIAL COUNCIL
 MEETING TONIGHT

There will be a special meeting of the city council tonight to which all of the building contractors of the city and dealers in building supplies gen orally are invited for the purpose of discussing building matters generally in Juneau. Another and special mat ter to be discussed will be the advis- ability of leasing out the municipal rock crushing plant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
'he standing of the players follows:
CHARGE WHITES WITH
 WICKED VANDALISM

Through Chief Anathlash, the h. dian natives of Taku Harbor, living in the vicinity. of the cannery, have made a protest to U. s. Commissioner J. B. Marshall that certain white men are taking possession of their lands and committing other vandalism such as poisoning their dogs. Commission. CT Marshall is sending a letter of in. quiry to Taku Harbor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
LEAVING ON SPOKANE.

The following have taken passage on the Spokane, sailing South from Ju- neau tonight: For Seattle-Mrs. L. J. Wilhelm. H. A. Gabriel, Mrs. Stella Jones. Mrs NJ. Vim, Mrs. H. Haslam, Mrs. J. H. Carby. Mrs. M. Bean, Mrs. John Museth, Julius Friedman and wife: for Ketchikan-S. Sariger R. G. Hale and wife. NJ. E. Johnson; for Petersburg-C. B. Steen. J. Jansen Fuhr. C. Tyeton. N. s. Campbell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
Texans Expect to Fiaht Rebels.

FL PASO. Tex, April 24.-The sen timent all along the border is that the Constitutionalists will join in making war against the United States. Tbere is no doubt here this morning that they will attempt to prevent American troops crossing the border into Mexi- co.
 The circumstance that Constitution. alist forces are being sent northward toward the border is believed to jus. tify this belief. which has reached the point of conviction since the arrival of Gen. Villa at Juarez.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
CHICAGO BANKER REFUSES
 TO HELP THE KlcKERS

CHICAGO, April 24.-George F. Key holds, the Chicago banker who has been urged as a member of the reserve board, refuses to aid those. cities which have asked for his aid in securing for them regional reserve banks. He says: "The law has been laid down and We must conform thereto. This is the time for constructive work, not crit isism."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24

WHEN THE DOCTOR SEES YOU
 bring a prescription to this pharmacy, he knows that his efforts will not be thwarted either by poor drugs or in- accurate compromising. We have a reputation among physicians for per feet prescription work. You can take their opinion as authoritative and bring your prescriptions here to be filled. There's a Reason" Phone 8. Doran's Prescription Pharmacy. 4.24-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
TREspAss SUITS FILED.

J. Linderberg. Inc, has filed sep arate suits against the following indi- viduals, Peter Tromp. Frank Andrews. Ed. Wright, w. P Balance, L. K. Hal verson and brother. Each suit is an action brought for trespass on cer- tain lands at Klakack, claimed by plaintiff under lease from the govern ment forest service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AMERICAN LEAGUE. Yesterday's Seores:

IeStcroayS oSoTSS' At Washington-Boston, g.; Washing ton, O. At Philadelphla-New York, 5; Phila- delphia, 3. At Cleveland-Cleyeland, 4; Chicago. At St. Louis-DeGoit, 3; St. Louis, l.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
YOU CAN GET IN.

The dirt and debris is now pretty we'll cleared away on Second avenue and you can get in to see those new spring and summer woolens.
 When you get in We will take your order and when you get in to the suit you will feet that you get in right.
 F. WOLLAND, Merchant Tailor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
BIockadinq Squadron Formed.

WASHINGTON, April 24. - Secre- tary of War Josephus Daniels has or dered the formation of squadron for inshore blockade work along the Mex ican Gulf coast. The squadron has been placed in command of Admiral Winslow and will consist of fl naval vessels, including the super.dread- naughts New York and Texas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
EMPLOYEES OPPOSE
 GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP

LONDON, April 24.-The Amalga- mated Society of Telephone Employ ees in convention at London claim that wages, allowances and other conditions of labor are worse since the govern ment took over the telephone systems than they were under private manage ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY
 WILL USE PANAMA CANAL

BOSTON, April 24.-The American Hawaiian Steamship company is pre- pairing to use the Panama canal ex- tensively, and will establish a line to run from Boston to Porto Rico, Mex leo, Salina Cruz, Honolulu and other Pacific points.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
SCHOOL CHILDREN GO
 OUT ON STRIKE

WENATCHEE, Wash. April "A. - Three hundred school children went out on a strike here today because the school board last night refused to re-elect City Superintendent of Schools Brown and High School Principal Nel- son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24

FOR RENT-Three nicely furnished roos with bath-S15, SIS, and s2O per month. One block from P. O. (men only). See Gilpatrick, foreman Ju- neau Construction Go. Ferry Way and Front st 4-23-3t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
IMPROVING SALMON
 CREEK ROAD NOW

Today Supt. J. c. Hayes. of the AL aska road commission moved his small working force from the Sheep creek road to the Salmon creek road and will put that road in as good re- pair as possible with the expense mon- ey that is now available.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
INDICTED MERCHANT SELLS
 HIS COUNTRY HOME

NEW YORK, April 24. - Nathan Straus, Jr., has purchased Driftwood, the country home of Henry Siegel at Orienta Point, Mamaroneck, on Long Island sound. The price is reported as $125,OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
eATHE APARTMENT TO
 BE FINISHED JUNE

The handsome Bathe apartment house on Gastineau avenue is rapidly taking form. Mir. Bathe says that it will be finished and ready for occu- pancy by June l. The building will contain four 4.room apartments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
R.fuusss Reach Vera Cruz.

WASHINGTON. April 24-Admiral Fletcher has reported the arrival at Vera Cruz of 500 American, British and German refugees from Mexico City. They report that the tense ex- cltement at the capital is such that it is not safe for foreigners to remain there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
CHICAGO TO HAVE NEW
 BANK AND TRUST COMPANY

SPRINGFIELD, H., April 24.-The State of Illinois has issued charter to the Guarantee Bank and Trust com pany, of this city, with a capital of S75O ,OOO. The new bank will be To- cated at Chicago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
Villa at JuareZ.

FL PASO. Tex. April 24.-Gen. VII la arrived at Juarez yesterday after noon. and. 1t is said, is preparing for hostilities on the border should oc' casion arise. It is believed that he will attempt to make an occasion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
TWO INTERESTING GAMES
 IN BILLIARD CONTEST

Two close games were played in the interesting billiard tournament at the Imperial Billiard Parlors contest last night. $. J. Mandich, who has been given handicap of 25 points. won his first game, making 100 to 1OS for w. D. Terrill. The other game was be- tween Thomas Noren, who made 125, and J. L. Mureth, 107.
 The standing of the nlayers follows:
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
Pacific Blockade Will Be Frightened.

WASHINGTON, April "A. - Vessels are being crowded southward from Pa cifc Coast points to participate in a blockade of the Mexican Pacific coast. There are now ships at Mazatlan and other coast ports, but the purpose is to maintain a patrol of the entire coast. The forces will concentrate at MaZatlan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
BOSTON TO CONDUCT
 REAL ESTATE SALE

BOSTON, April 24 - Upwards of 40OO parcels of real estate in Boston will be sold May 6 at auction by the city unless the owners pay back taxes and assessments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
PHILLIPS ACADEMY GETS
 $30o,ooo DONATION

NEW YORK, April 24.-A bequest to Phillips Academy, Andover, of S3OO,- 900, made by Melville c. Day, who died last year in Italy, has been paid over to that institution. Day was a member of the class of 1858.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
DANCE.

The young peoples club will give a dance on Saturday, the 25th, at the Mayflower hall. Dancing starts at g o'clock. Admission 75c. Ladies free. SOLoMAN and JACKSON, -Wed-Fri. Committee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
Funston Commands First Army of
 Occupation.

WASHINGTON, April "A. - A bri. gade of infantry and some artillery under Gen. Frederick Funston has been ordered to embark on four trans. ports at Galveston and proceed at once to Vera Cruz to support the marines ana bluejackets that are ashore at that place. There are about 5000 blue- jackets and marines ashore there now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
go DEAD IN
 COLORADO WAR

TRINIDAD, Colo, April 24, - The known dead in the fighting between the National Guard and the striking miners, which started Monday and is stll progressing, numbers 29. The loss at the Ludlow battle numbered 21.
 State Troops Arriving.
 Several hundred State troops ar. rived today, and more are coming. The intention is to disarm the miners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
All Offer Services.

The Governors of practically all of the States have requested the Presi- dent to accept the National Guards Of their States in case of war. It is plain that there will be rivalry for the priv ilege of participating in the event of war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
TAKING CARE OF YOUR HANDS

TAKING CARE OF YOUR HANDS is made a pleasure tyou use Hen- ckers nail file. scissors and cuticle knife. and then apply literally, Per feetlon Toilet Cream, 25c a bottle. Sold only by the Juneau Drug Co, op- posite Alaskan Hotel. phone 250. The store that has what you want-when you want it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24
FINISHED FOR
 MEsSERScHMlDT BUILDING

The excavation is all finished for the new concrete Messerschmidt build lng on Second street and the steel will arrive Saturday. It is expected that construction will begin early next week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-24

The colored embroidery cottons have just arrived. also some new lingerie material. THE VOGUB," opposite orpheum theatre, Mir. Albert Berry, 4.17.tf.