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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-24

and he has absolute authority to or
ganize brigades and divisions without
regard to the state lines. a provision
expected to lead to rapid absorption
of the volunteers into the regular
forces. The enlistment period is four
years, as in the regular army.
Officers are to be appointed not for
particular organizations but subject
to proper assignment by the war de-
partment but no officers above the
rank of colonel will be named, and
only one staff officer will be appointed
for each geo enlisted men.
In making appointments the Presi-
dent is required to give preference to
men with honorable discharges from
the regular army or militia, to grad
yates of military schools, and may ac-
cept the recommendations of gov
ernOrS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-24
LEGAL NOTICES
SEALED PROPOSALS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVA
gAux~ us~hxyov rfu
? Department.,
Hna.inAAn. !

+ u.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be receiv-
ed at the office of the State Highway
Department in the Capitol Building,
Harrisburg, Pa, until 10 o'clock ON the
morning Of May 5, 1914, when bids will
be publicly opened and scheduled. and
the contract awarded as soon there
after as possible, for the reconstruc-
tion of 5.6S3 lineal feet of Asphaltic
Bituminous Macadam Paving (Peretra-
ton Method) 16 feet wide, situated in
Great Bend Township, Susquehanna
County: From the east line of Great
Bend Borough to the bridge over Has
brook Creek. under the Act of AS
sembly approved May 81, 1911, P. L
468.
Plans and specifications may be seen
at the office of the State Highway De-
partment, Harrisburg; 1901 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia; 2117 Farmers
Bang Building, Pittsburgh; and at
301-5 Farr Building. Scranton, Pa.
Each bid must be made upon a blank
furnished Dy the State Highway De-
partment, accompanied by a certified
check in the sum of $1,500, and inclos-
ed in a separate sealed envelope, which
blank and envelope will be furnished
upon request marked; PRO;
POSAL FOR THE RECONSTRUCTLON
OF A SECTION OF ROAD IN GREAT
BEND TOWNSHIP. SUSQUEHANNA
EDWARD NJ. BIGELOw,
State Highway Commissioner.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-24
Pittsburgher Reported
Missing in Tampico, Mex.
By associated Press

Pittsburgh, Pa, April 24.-E
Lawry Humes United States district
attorney, to-day asked the State de-
partment to locate William f. Ches-
ney, a Butler county oil man who was
last heard from at Tampico. Chensey
recently left that city for the interior
of Mexico, and his friends fear for
his safety as they have heard nothing
from him since March 27.
Many western Pennsylvania oil men
and their families are in the Mexican
oil fields but little concern is felt for
them as their letters, have contained
no hint Of danger.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-24
Treasury Department
Notifies Collectors
of Embargo on Arms
By Associated Press

Washington, D. c.. April 24.-Or-
ders to hold up all shipments of arms
across the Mexican border were sent
to-day by the Treasury Department to
all collectors of customs The orders
are in cooperation with the War De-
partment's efforts to enforce the em-
barge. Collectors were notified to
hold all shipments of arms until fur
ther notice. The President wished 1t
to be impressed generally that the
United States had not adopted a
threatening attitude toward the Con-
stitutionalists in Mexico. but merely
trail while this government continued
to seek reparation from the Huerta
government for indignities offered by
the Huerta authorities.
Official messages from American
Consular Agent Carothers, describing
his meeting with General Villa,
reached the President early in the
day. In these messages 1t was specifi-
cally stated that Villa would not join
with Huerta, and the intimation was
conveyed that General Carranza. by
his strong protest against the capture
of Vera Cruz was, in reality, seeking
to prevent disintegration of his forces.
Await Word From Huerta
Future steps are dependent upon a
more definite announcement of the in
tentions of Carranza. Likewise. it Is
declared, the American forces will not
extend the operations beyond the vi
cinity of Vera Cruz until it is clear
whether Huerta will declare war or
send troops to attempt to dislodge
the American forces.
No Call For Volunteers
The President made it clear that
he had no intention as yet of calling
for volunteers or of appearing before
| Congress to ask for an extension of
his authority. 1t was further stated
that brigade of infantry and artillery
from Galveston to reinforce the naval
forces at Vera Cruz is not intended as
an indication that the United States
: would develop a campaign against
Mexico City, but should Huerta by
some overt act against Americans in
Mexico City or elsewhere, provoke the
, American government further, there
will be a continuation of efforts to
obtain reparation. President Wilson
considers that in accord with interna-
tional precedent the American gov
ernment could even push its way into
! the interior of the country to obtain
redress for wrongs without actually
being in state of war with the Mexi.
can people as a whole. He, however
realizes that Huerta by rallying to his
support great part of the Mexican
nation may actually precipitate a gen.
eral war; but it is certain that the ini-
tiative in a declaration of war would
have to come from Mexico before the
President appears before Congress to
ask for more power or funds.
This being regular Cabinet day, the
, Presidents official advisers gathered al
the Executive offices shortly before
noon, the Mexican situation being
taken up for further deliberation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-24
PARENT-TEACHER CLUB ELECTS

The following officers were elected
last evening at meeting of the Par
ent-teacher Association of the Camp
Curtin school building: President,
Mrs. Crist; vice-president, Mrs. Man
beck; secretary, Miss Minerva Hep
fors; treasurer, Mr.. Kless. After an
interesting program there was social
hour and refreshments.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-24
King Alfonso Willing
to Act as Arbitrato,
By Associated Press

Madrid, April 24.-King Alfonso of
Spain, it Is reported to-day, has ex-
pressed his Willingness to act as ar
bitrator between the United States and
Provisional President Huerta if agree
able to both sides.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-24
Officers Are Flooded
With Applications

Pittsburgh, Pa, April 24.-OfHcers
in charge of the navy and marine
corps recruiting offices here were
flooded with applications for enlist
ment again to-day. Yesterday an av-
erage of twenty an hour for the navy
was disposed of, many applicants being
foreigners. One squad of Ii Russians,
accompanied by an interpreter. was
rejected because none could speak
English. '@, ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-24
SEALED PROPOSALS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLvA-
MIA
state Highway Department,

Harrisburg, Pa.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be receiv-
ed at the office of the State Highway
Department in the Capitol Building,
Harrisburg. Pa, until 10 o'clock on the
morning Of May 5. 1914, when bids will
be publicly opened and scheduled. and
the contract awarded as soon there
after as possible, for the reconstruct
ton of 1881 lineal feet of Brick Block
Paving, 13 feet inches wide, situated
IN Turtle Creek Borough, Allegheny
County: On Penn Avenue from the
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
PETITIONERS ASK
 FOR NEW ROADWAY

At last nights session of the city council a petition with 12O signatures was presented in the interest of the residents along the waterfront of court house hill, asking the city to open a thoroughfare from the Pacific Coast dock at the foot of Main street to Indian street and to construct a roadway over the same. The peti. ton recited to some length the necessi. ty for such action being taken and the just demand of the petitioners for the benefit sought.
 After a thorough discussion on the matter it was referred to the street committee. The main obstacles to be overcome will be the objections of the interior department to crossing any of the Indian lands in Aux village and permission to use portion of the property of the Pacific Coast company. Agent S. H. Ewing of the Pacific Coast company was present and volunteered to take the matter up with the com. pohy ouu Sdlu ludI ue OeleNeu Iud. a temporary passage way over the property could be arranged for until such time as the waterfront boule. ward now being outlined could be con. structed.
 Mayor Reck informed the petition, CTS who were present that the city would go as far as possible with the road but that 1t was not likely that their hopes could be realized in full now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
FLOOD SAYS U. $.
 WILL KEEP ALASKA

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Represen' tative Henry D. Flood, of Virginia, chairman of the House committee on military affairs, speaking of the reso' lution introduced by Representative Frank 0. Smith, of Maryland, pro. posing to trade Southeastern Alaska for the right to repeal the Hay.Paunce- fote treaty, said:
 Tt is absurd. Southeastern Alaska is the most valuable part of that Ter. ritory. It has enormously rich fish, cries, gold and copper mineral wealth and other natural resources which make 1t more valuable than any con. sideratl6n that Great Britain could give us in return. Besides, We are not going to part with any of our North. ern Territory, but are going ahead to develop 1t to the limit of its capacity"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
w. C. MCBRIDE IS
 POLICE CHIEF NOW

After a spirited contest and dead lock of some weeks William G. Mo Bride was last night elected chief oi police and city marshal of Juneau over J. F. Mcdonald. When the other ofT cers were chosen there were only six members of the council present. Mo, Donald and Mcbride each obtained three votes. After taking several bal lots with no election the matter was carried over until the meeting of last night. Every member of the council was present last night and again the vote stood three and three, one of the councilmen voting blank ticket. On the second ballot however the odd vote went to Mcbride.
 Routine Matters.
 The ordinance creating city officials and fixing the compensation and nam. ing the duties, etc., was put on final passage and passed.
 Councilman Wolland introduced an ordinance governing the collection of garbage to the extent of providing that covered wagon must be provided for such work. The measure receiving no support was, however, laid on the table.
 The current bills were audited and warrants ordered drawn for the same.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
BEHRENDS TO BUILD
 NEW POSTOFflCE

B. NJ. Behrends has been awarded a five year contract beginning october 1. 1914, to furnish the government building for the Juneau postOfIice, The contract will be accepted and the build ing erected on Third street between the new Behrends bank building and the Surveyor Generals office, and di' rectly opposite the Juneau Furniture company's store. The new postofice building will be erected immediately at the same time and in conjunction with the bank building. Both are to be of modern concrete and steel con- struction. The postofIice building will be absolutely fireproof,
 The building will occupy a space 50 X 50 and will be constructed with the view of serving for mercantile pur- poses when the lease expires or the gets through with it. The awarding of the lease for the building involves the expenditure of between S4 .OOO and $5,O0O for boxes fittings and on the part of Mir, Behr- ends. He has assumed the burden of doing this without asking the assist ance of anyone. The government was for a long time doubtful of getting location pending the con struction of the new Federal building and Mir. Behrends' action was undoubt- edly a great relief.
 The new location for the postoftice is central and natural focal point.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
SENATE TO FIGHT OVER
 NEW COLOMBIAN TREATY

WASHINGTON, May 2.-It is be. lieyed that the Senate foreign rela. tions committee will favorably report the new treaty with Colombia giving that country free use of the Panama canal for government vessels connect. ed with the army and navy and S25,. 100000 in money as payment for the Panama canal zone. but that there will be fight in the Senate over the adoption of 1t.
 Many Senators regard the first sec. tion of the treaty to be an apology from the United States for it's course in connection with the Panama rebel lion.
 Senator Charles S. Thomas, of Col orado, answering a criticism by Sena. tor George c. Perkins, of California, said We ought to apologize, for "the United States shamefully violated it's treaty with Colombia at the time of the breaking of Panama from that coun- try. We encouraged if We did not ere. ate a revolution on the part of Pan. anna"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
DAY BAIL
 GREAT SUCCESS

The May Day ball given by the Draper Club of Juneau in Elks' hall last night for the benefit of the Ju, neau public library fund will long be remembered as one of the most bril- | liant social functions eyrr held in Jul neau.
 The feature of the evening was the crownlng of the May Queen and the May pole dance immediately following, Miss Sylvia Koskey made beautiful Queen of the May and was greeted with rounds of applause upon ascending the throne attended by two charming maids of honor, Miss Georgia Caro- and Miss Helen Troy, and little Misses Madeline Valentine and Lydia Kashe- varoff, fairies. The May pole dance was performed by twenty.two of Ju. neau's most beautiful and charming society girls. The dance was per formed with a grace and finish that be- tokened conscientious training.
 The May pole dance was under the direction of Miss Levina Wilson and Miss Lorraine Andrews. The fol. lowing we'll known Juneau society girls took part in the dance: Miss Get chell, Miss Gladys Swenson, Miss Ruth Christianson, Miss Marion ousby Miss Muriel Folsom, Miss Anna Dudley, Miss Katherine Mclaughlin, Miss Eva Cole, Miss Catherine Wagner, Miss Ruth Priest, Miss Alma Sowerby, Miss Beatrice Behrends, Miss Gertrude Held, Miss Vera Mullen, Miss Eliza beth Held, Miss Charlotte ousby, Miss Ruth Anderson, Miss Esther Joslin, and Miss Alice Margrie.
 The hall was elaborately decorated in the colors of the Draper Club, vel low and white. There was lavish dis play of flowers and artificial butter flies, evidences of May day, formed an impressive little touch in the artistic work of the decorators. While the dance was an informal affair the beau tiful gowns of the ladies present great ly enhauced the scene.
 The music furnished by the famous Juneau orchestra under the direction of Prof. J. Sumpf was all that could be desired, and encores were gener- ously given on demand. Light refresh ments were served during the evening.
 From every point of view the dance was a big success. Financially the success was pronounced, the entire af- fair, including the funds realized from the voting contests for the May Queen, netting approximately $500 which will go into the library fund. Three hun dred tickets to the ball were sold Ev- cry seat in the balcony was taken and great crowds stood in the main audi. torium and in passage ways leading to the gallery and hall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
WILL OPEN EWING
 STREET AT ONCE

Ewing street is to be opened at once from Front street to Gastineau avenue. The street committee was di' rected by resolution at last nights session of the city council to open the street and were given full power to act with a limit on expenditurse not to exceed $15O This action was taken on petition of Robert Hurley and R. w. Wulzen who have recently complet' ed an apartment house in that neigh borhood
 Mir Hurley, who was present made a very earnest address to the council on the subject and said that if the street was not opened that they would have no means of getting water or sewer connection. He said that they would be willing to donate at least a part of the expense of building the sewer.
 Councilman Britt was of the opin. ion that the street committee should not be tied down to so small a sum, but it developed that there are so many demands for streets to be open ed that in each instance a limit must be set.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
BOOST SUFFRAGE
 IN EAST TODAY

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Today is woman suffrage day. Meetings in the interest of votes for women will be held in various places throughout the country tonight. Probably the most important will be that n Carnegie hall, New York, at which Senator John F. Shafroth, of Colorado. and Mrs. An toinette Funk, chairman of the Con- gressionaI committee, of the National Woman's Suffrage Association, will speak. They will explain the propos- al of the Shafroth-Palmer resolution which Senator Shafroth introduced in the Senate, and Representative A. Nit chell Palmer, of Pennsylvania, intro duced in the House.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
GOVERNMENT TAKES OVER
 CANADIAN NORTHERN

OTTAWA, May 2.-The Canadian government has assumed control of the 30 companies comprising the Ca nadian Northern Railway System Con- solidated. The capital stock of the concern is reduced from $140,000,OOO to $1OO,00O,OOO, of which the govern ment receives outright $40,O00,00O and is further protected by mortgage covering the Canadian Northern and the entire assets from each subsidiary company on which money has been ex- pended by the Mackenzie-Mann com. pany.
 Messrs. Mackenzie and Mann release all claims they have against the com panies.
 In the transfer Of stock provision is made for the supervision of the pro- ceeds of the guaranteed securities, to make certain they are applied to the completion and betterment of the sys. tenn.
 In case of default the whole system is to become the absolute property of the Dominion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
LOUIS MOE HURT IN
 JUALIN MINE ACCIDENT

Q Louis Moe, an employee of the Ju- alin mine, was brought to Juneau last night by Manager A. E. Nadeau, of that property and Dr R. V. Ellis, of the Ken sington company, suffering of brok- en thigh. He is being operated upon this afternoon by Dr. Ellis and Dr. Sloane.
 The accident occurred Wednesday. They were pumping out the mine when the chain holding the main ca ble of the pump weights parted. Moe was thrown down the shaft 20 feet, striking on the pump, double frac- ture of the femur resulting.
 Frank Fremming, a pioneer of that section, immediately went to Kensing. ton and secured Dr. Ellis.
 Mir. Nadeau, Dr. Ellis and the in. jured man came to Juneau on the Pa. cifc.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
oRPHEum SPECIAL.

Saturday Night and Sunday Matinee
 General Scotes Protege," a mili' tary drama by the Pathe Co.
 "Sleuthing," is a comedy, and the second of the famous Belinda Series, by Norma Talmade, of the Vitagraph Co.
 Angel of the Desert" Is a strong drama, with Annie Shaeffer and Geo Stanley in the leading roles,
 "The Cormorant" is a colored de, scriptive picture, by the Pathe Go.
 Flight Notch and Coupon Marriage is laughable comedy.
 In addition to the above the "Ari. zona Whistler" and performer will appear at the orpheum for three per formances-tonight, matinee Sunday and Sunday evening. This is real live man and regular prices will pre-, vail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
JUNEAU THEATRE.

For Saturday and Sunday evenings, the Juneau theatre offers the following bill:
 Calamity Ann's Sacrifice" present. ing Louise Lester in a Imaginable com edy illustrating the troubles of a mov- ing picture show crew.
 and-dad"-feature picture in full reels. A drama of sterling worth, appealing alike to old and young.
 "The Pajama Parade" an amusing story of the college pranks and trou- bles of two young people, with happy ending.
 Admission, 25c; children, 10c; good music. Evenings shows at 7:3O and g o'clock; Sunday matinee at 2:SO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
POPULAR COMEDY TO
 BE PRODUCED HERE

"The Man from Home" Booth Tar. kingdoms popular, four.act comedy, is to be presented by the Young Folks of Jupea a local dramatic combin- ation on Monday night, May Il. Ev- cry effort is being made to produce the play in the original setting and the different parts have been well as- signed. Those taking part have been rehearsing faithfully for weeks and it is the intention to give the public the best show that can be produced by local talent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
PIONEER ALASKAN IS
 DEAD AT SEATTLE

SEATTLE, May 2.-Alex Ranke, pioneer of the North, widely known among Alaskans, died here last night. Deceased was the eldest and surviving son of the late Otto Ranke who was one of the prominent business men of Seattle twenty years ago.
 Ranke went to Circle City in the early sos, and was later at Dawson and Nome.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
Portage Bay May Be
 Terminus of Railroad

WASHINGTON, May 2.-There are many evidences here that indicate that instead of starting from any existing town on the coast of Alaska the gov. ernment will create It's own terminal city on Portage Bay.
 Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane, and the commissioners, Wfii' fam c. Edes and Lieut.. Frederick Mears, are open minded as to routes, but they unquestionably lean toward Portage Bay.
 The commission are already at work in an office in the Interior De- partment building, examining piles of applications for jobs, and granting in- terviews to some candidates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
ADMINISTRATION GIVES
 OUT ANTITRUST BILL

WASHINGTON, May ?. - The ad- ministration antitrust bill was made public this morning. It provides for commission of five and not more than three to be of the same political party. This commission will investi- gate the business, financial condition and management of the corporations.
 A salary of s1O,OO0 each will be paid the members of the commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
COMMISSIONERS COURT.

The following civil actions are pend. ing in the Commissioners court:
 Nat S. Bean has brought suit against the proprietor of the Central Cafe to recover S67.50 for goods alleged to have been sold.
 Peter Popovich has brought suit against John Karadich to recover $39 borrowed money alleged to be due.
 Harry NJ. Rydstrom has brought suit against the Northern Laundry and Sup ply company to recover $1,OOO for breach of contract.
 Vido Mandich has brought suit against Rade Stankovich to recover on an assigned account amounting to S64.50.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
KING TO HONOR N
 AMERICAN PEERESS

LONDON, May 2.-King George and Queen Mary will honor Lady Irene Curzon, granddaughter of the late Levi z. Letter, of Chicago, and relative of many Americans, by attending the coming out" ball to be given for her by her father, Lord Curzon, Monday night Lady Irene will receive ti- tie in her own right, becoming the Baroness Ravensdale of Ravensdale.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
FAULKNER RESIGNATION
 STORY FROM LEDGER

SEATTLE, May 2.-The only thing known here definitely about the Wash ington dispatch saying that the resig. nation of United States Marshal H. l.. Faulkner, of Juneau, had been asked for is that such dispatch appeared in the Washington correspondence of the Tacoma Ledger of Thursday morn. ing. The Seattle papers have not con- tained anything.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-02
CONAN DOYLE TO VISIT
 UNITED STATES AGAIN

LONDON, May 2.-Sir Arthur Con- an Doyle has decided to pay another visit to America, and soon will sail. It is ten years since his last visit.
 "Our plans are not clear" said Sir. Arthur today, "but this is definitely de- cided: I shall not do any featuring this time."
 One of Sir Arthur's hosts will be Will liam Gillette and another William J. Burns, the detective.