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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
IDAHO DEMOCRATS FAVOR
 VOTING ON PROHIBITION

BOISE, Ida, July 2.-The Democrat lie State convention in session here yesterday adopted a resolution favor ing the submission to the people Of the question of State wide prohibition of the liquor traffic as constitutional amendment.
 The Republicans and ProgressiVes had declared for the submission or such an amendment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
DOLPHIN ARRIVALS.

The Dolphin arriving from the South brought the following passengers for Juneau: J. F. Meeker, W. F. Elliott and wife, Mrs. Ralph Conan, Miss Co man. A. A. Kemp and wife, George Mason. Mae Sterling, J. B. Parsons George J. Mccarthy and wife. There we're many round trip tourists on hoard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
RAILWAY MEN FEAR
 CUT IN MAIL CONTRACTS

NEW YORK, July "A conference was held Monday in New York by a committee of railroad officials on the railway mail pay. They estimate that the railway mail pay bill now before the House, if enacted, would produce loss to railroads of not less than S11,- 900 .OOO a year in the mail pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
ERROR IN GODDESS
 OF LIBERTY RETURNS

The vote for the Goddess of Libberty that appeared in The Empire yester- day was not the total vote as 1t pur- ported to be, but the vote for "A hours preceding the termination of the coi- test.
 The total vote cast was 3349. divided as follows: Dorothy Haley, 149S; Grace Webster. 974; Lydia Krohonen, SO6; scattering. 76.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
TREASURY SURPLUS
 REACHES $34,OOO,OOO

WASHINGTON. July 2.-Figures of the Department of the Treasury given out today discloses that the govern. ment income for the first fiscal year to be wholly completed within the present administration has been near. ly SS4, 100000 in excess of the expen- ses of the government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
France Alter Foreign Investors,

PARIS, July 2.-The French gov ernment regulations became effective yesterday, under which tax of 5%o will be collected on incomes received in France from foreign stocks, bonds, and securieties. including government bonds. It is believed the tax will cause heavy sales of American secur' ieties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
AUTOMOBILE ORDINANCE
 COMING UP LATER

The automobile ordinance was car rled over until a later meeting Many of the councilmen are in favor Of in- gerting a clause fixing a penalty for automobile owEsrs and drivers who manipulate their machines on the city dock
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
WEYmss AND MARCH ONE
 OF OLDEST EARLDomS

LONDON, July 2.-The Earldom of Weymss and March, which has been transferred to Lord Elcho, on account of the death Of the Right Hon. Francis Weymss. .Charteris.D Douglas yesterday, Is one of the old Scottish titles, creat- ed in 1883, with an Imperial patent in 1897. The new Earl, by courtesy Lord Elcho, is 57 years of age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
YOUNG PEOPLE WILL
 MAKE HOMES IN NORTH

John A. Davis, W. J. Taggart, and Charles V. Henry, three newly we'd ded husbands who brought their wives to Juneau last week have already de cided to remain and grow up with the country. As evidence of their intent they yesterday filed notice ef home, stead locations in the Icy straits sec tions. Each claims 32O acres of land The laud is located on Salmon river in the wild strawberry district near Excursion Inlet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
BIC INTEREST IN
 BASE BALL GAMES

A great deal of interest is being manifested in the coming baseball games. Douglas gets the Fourth of July game while Juneau will have the Sunday gamo the following day. Man ager R. w. Wulzen stated this morn ing that in all probability Jack Mullen and Len Hurlbut would both be back in the game. Walter Ford will be on the firing line for both events. The Sunday game will be called at 3:15.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
BASEBALL ORGANIZATION
 AT PERSEVERANCE

An athletic park and baseball grounds has been laid out in the Per severance basin of Gold creek and a baseball team Is now in process of organizing. Howard Malone was in town yesterday and purchased, all sorts of baseball togs for the new con tenders. Sid Terry will be manager of the Perseverance team and Howard Malone Is captain. It is reported that there is some excellent baseball ma terial at Perseverance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
Barber Shop for Sale for s2so.

4 three-chair shop with bath and hot and cold water, lights, carpet, sit ting chairs and table in Day building, Douglas. This is the best location in Douglas; can be inspected at the premises, or inquire of Pete Schramen, 22S Waterfront, back of Pacific Coast dock, Juneau. 6-SO,tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
INDIAN AFFAIRS TURNED
 OVER TO SWEENEY

WASHINGTON, July 2.-Bo sween- ey, who took the oath of office yester- day as assistant Secretary of the h. terior, will have the duties of the h. dian affairs bureau as we'll as other duties that have heretofore attached to his office. The added work was put into his department today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
EouarH of JuLY SPECIALS,

Are you getting ready for an outing on the Glorious Fourth? Have you everything you may need? We have many little things that make outings comfort and a pleasure. Come in and look them over at the Juneau Drug Co.,. opposite Alaskan hotel. Phone 25O, immediate delivery 7-1.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
BANKING CONDITIONS
 NORMAL IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, July 2.-George NJ. Rey- holds, president of Continental 6 Commercial National Bank of Chi cago, declares that banking condi- tions in Chicago are again normal and that all weak spots have been elimin- ated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
FORMER PROFESSIONAL BALL. PLAYER GETS JOB

soMERSwilRTH, N. H., July D. F. H. Brown, the Democratic Mayor of this city, resigned yesterday to be- come United States district attorney for New Hampshire to which position he was appointed by President Wilson June 20. MT. Brown was formerly an infielder for the Boston National lea gue baseball team.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
MRS. E. H. KASER'S -
 BROTHER IS WE'D

Mrs. E. H. Kaser received word yes. terday of the marriage at Seattle or her brother, Paul c. Land, to Miss Katherine Wall. MT. Land, who is a son of former State Senator Paul Land. of Seattle, spent sometime in Juneau last summer and made num- Der of friends here at that time who will be pleased to learn of his wea- ding. Mir. Land is associated with ms father in the sand and gravel and con tracting business at Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
LONDON HALLS FRENCH
 LOAN WITH PLEASURE

LONDON, July 2.-Rumors are cur rent in London of hitch in the Brazil loan negotiations. There is profound relief at the news of an early offering of French loan, as this will help French banks materially and thus in turn aid London.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
RAYMoNo's STORE
 CLOSES SATURDAY

Saturday, July 4th, being a legal holiday our stores will be closed all day. It will be open Friday evening until 10 o'clock.
 H. J. RAYMOND co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
BROOKLYN WOMAN SHOT
 IN PHYSICIANS OFFICE

FREEPoRT, N. r., July 2.--While seated in a chair in the office of Dr. Edward Carman, Mrs. Louise, wife Of William D. Baily, the Brooklyn hat manufacturer, was shot and killed by an unknown assassin yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
HEIDELBERG DECORATIONS
 ARE VERY PLEASING

The interior Fourth Of July decora' lions for the Heidelberg took form to- day and the place has been converted into a bower of beauty. Draped rib hons in the National colors are used throughout and the effect is very pleas ing. The Heidelberg captured first prize last year and from indications an attempt is being made to get away with first money again. Henry Gold. enhar is giving tho work his personal attention.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
MARcoNi HAS TWO
 IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENTS

LONDON, July 2.-Guglielmo Mar conf has added two new important improvements to his wireless inven' tion. These are gun-fring by wire. less and his new Marconi system or fog.signalling. Official announcements of these two important discoveries will shortly be made.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
IMMIGRATION DECREASES;
 EMIGRATION INCREASES

WASHINGTON, July 2.-So far this year the number of third class and steerage passengers arriving at United States and Canadian ports has been 1S3,172 less than during the same period of 1913. while emigrants have been 70,036 more.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
PRESIDENT WILSON
 coNFERs WITH MORGAN

WASHINGTON. July 2.-President Woodrow Wilson and J. Pierpont Nor gan had conference today. arranged at the request of the latter, and dis cussed business conditions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES TO MEET.
 The regular monthly business and social meeting of the Ladies' Aid So- ciety of the Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:SO o'clock at the home of Mrs. Peter l Madsen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
NOTICE 10 PUBLIC.

Owners of livestock are hereby noti' fled that horses and cattle caught run ming at large on the streets of Juneau will be taken up and placed in the city pound. Owners will save expens es by keeping their stock off the streets.
 Dated at Juneau, June 29, 1914.
 W. H. MCBRIDE, ('s"6-29-tf) Chief of Police.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
NAyAl PLUCKING BOARD
 RETIRES 15 OFFICERS

WASHINGTON, July 2.-Fifteen of- ficers of the navy, several of them cap- tains with distinguished records, have been retired by the naval plucking board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
Cut Income Tax.

LONDON, July 2.-The British in- come tax has been reduced one penny temporarily owing to postponement of budget in the interest of those in- jured by the money Stringency.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
LAMpIcH BURIED.
-.

Jacob Lampich who died Sunday at St. Ann's hospital was buried yester- day afternoon from the Catholic church. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
FRANCIS JOSEPH CANNOT
 ATTEND ROYAL FUNERAL

PoTSDAM, July 2.-Emperor Fran cis Joseph has abandoned his purpose to attend the funeral of Archduke Frarz Ferdinand on account of his health.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02

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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
GERMANS MAY ENTER
 AMERICAN TRADE

NEW YORK, July 2.-The Kosmos Line of Hamburg may establish line of steamers between New York and the western ports of South America via the Panama Canal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
coMANs IN sHARIck HOUSE.

Mrs. Conan, wife of Ralph Conan. foreman of the Empire. and their daughter. arrived on the Dolphin last night Today they are moving into the Sharick house on Gastineau Ave
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
POPE RECEIVES AMERICAN
 l'MlpsHIPMEN AND SAILORS

ROME. July 2. - Pope Plus this morning received 600 Annapolis mid shipmen, officers and seamen Of the battleships Missouri, Idaho and Hi nois.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
CITY WARRANTS NOT
 GOOD FOR TAXES

A resolution was passed by the city council last night that city warrants be rot accepted for taxes. Most of the councilmen considered it an i'm. practicable policy to accept the war. rants as it would increase the burden to the city clerk and tend to compli' cate the city accounts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02

A gold discovery made on Wild riv' CT a tributary of the Koyukuk. is at tracting interest ip the Interior. Il Is said that the discoverer banned out S2OO in one day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02

FREE TRIP
 To San Francisco Panama Exposl. tion if you buy your drugs from the Juneau Drug Co.,, 1O7 Front st., phone 25O. s-2S-ti
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
House to Stand by Union Labor.

WASHINGTON, July 2.-A partial canvass of the Democratic members of the House showed that they still favor, by 106 to 6. the exemption of labor and farmers organizations from the operation of the trust bills.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
southwestern crOp sIa.

NEW YORK. July 2. - Assistant General Manager Campbell, of the Southern Pacific, declares that train 1000 miles long will be needed for the great 1914 crop in Southern Paci- fic territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
NATIVE ALASKAN DIES
 IN CITY OF SEATTLE

SEATTLE, July 2, John Farrell, aged 50 years, who was born in Alaska while that Territory belonged to Rus sia, died here yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
AvoldInq Taxes on securIetles

PARIS, July 2.-The vaults of Swiss banks are said to be literally crammed with securities sent from France and Germany in order to avoid heavy surtaxes laid on capital in those countries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
,R. L. o. EeelNroN's

DIR. L. o. EeGlNToNs
 BILL IS ALLOWED The bill of Dr. L. O. Egginton for care of smallpox patients at the de- tention hospital amounting to S690 was allowed at last nights special session of the city council.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02

An FIX knife" for an "Elk." A knife for everybody. Juneau Drug Go. The store that has what you want when you want it. Opposite Al askan hotel Phone 25O. 7-1.f
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
NEW YORK TO HAVE
 NEW s5,ooo,ooo BUILDING

NEW YORK, July 2.-The Herald Square Theatre of New York will be torn down and $5,0O0,OOO 12-story mercantile building erected in It's place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
JUNEAU WOMAN ENTERTAINED

A party, embracing some of the most prominent society women of Juneau. went over to Douglas this afternoon to be the guests of the day at the home of Mrs. R. A. Kinzie. at Tread we'll.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
WARRANTS OUT FOR
 ALLEGED BUTTE RIOTERS

BUTTE, Mont, July 2.-Warrants have been issued for those implicated in blowing up the miners union hall. Among those arrested are "Kid" Davis and Red" Foley. charged with rob bing the safe of the miners union
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
PERSONAL MENTION

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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
UNTIL rhE eth OF JULY,

at Charles Goldstein's, pair of Net. tleton shoes or stetson hat free with
 every suit. 6-l1.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02

California Crop Worth s5Oo,ooo, 900.
 WASHINGTON, July 2.-California crops this year are valued at over $500, 100000
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
SOUTH AMERICAN CITY
 SHOWS GREAT INCREASE

BUENos AIRES, July 2.-The pop ulation of Buenos Ayres is 1,56O163, compared with S21,291 in 1900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02

FOR RENT = house; inquire Mrs. Montgomery Davis, 202 E. 9th St, If
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02

For a good Spanish lunch, sec Ia. male Joe. 7-1-6t-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-25
Colonel Roosevelt Can Foster Fusion
TO Defeat Tammany.

-, poosevelts return and the conference
= ,obeduled 10 have with Progressive leaders
-. 20 clear the political atmosphere some"na''
-. On convince them that he means what ne
u.nor no refuses 10 run for Governor, their
-. ,roblern becomes simple. They have only
1,o,ao whether they will nominate straight
,,--.a.sive ticket and thus do their utmost 10
-, .,nrnhy's men into state control once more
n.be,ber they will accept a progressive Repuo-
liean candidate for Governor ana lhus IeouAe
Barnes and defeat Murphy
what the good Of the state demands is obvious
!, progressive ticket with anybody but the ex-
president at its head would cut a sorry political
s.rs 60 that there is little political good TO be
.ined for the Bull Moose through running straight
candidates as some Of their young hotheaus ihsis'
IN doing There is no issue in the election tins
wear on which the voters Of the Progressive party
and tho liberal element of the Republican party,
which The Tribune believes to include the greater
mart Of the Republicans, could not unite Inere
l. inst one thing which can stop the kind OF fusion
desirable 10 beat Tammany-the working together
If right-minded people "without regard TO thelr
ordinary party differences Of which Colonel Roose-
Welt spoke as he departed for Europe That Is 4
oyminded and intoerant insistence on party
lines" by party leaders without breadth Of vision
enough 70 see that the party which serves the state
host even 70 some amount OF self sacrifice, serves
itself best
Colonel Roosevelt is not that kind OF politician
He has promised to devote most OF his attention
this campaign to New York State Every right
minded person" should be glad Of that, for New
York state needs attention from the exPresident
and all other honest, sincere citizens. Under Tam
many control its road funds have been looted Its
election laws have been garbled and twisted to
rive Jobs 10 political heelers It's departments and
bureaus have been transformed into houses OF
refuge for Murphys men. special election mas
been stolen with the obvious purpose of giving
Tammany an opportunity 10 revise the constitu-
tion its own way. New York State needs "atten-
tion" badly II needs still more an administration
under a man who is not creature Of any boss,
Democrat or Republican. The election Of any
candidate of this character without a union OF
'Republicans and Progressives is practically i'm
possible. Colonel Roosevelt should begin by ex-
pounding the present condition Of political affairs
to some Of his young and enthusiastic-overen-
thusiastc-party supporters. If he can drive the
third ticket notion out Of their heads he will have
done a good thing and taken the first step toward
his desired working together Of all right-minded
people against the Murphy machine and the Barnes
machine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-25
Success to the America!
sire

II is a refreshing thing 10 turn from the account
Of Niless circus tumbling in the air, endangerins
the lives Of the awe-struck multitude in lower
Manhattan 10 that of the trial fight of the Amer
lea at Hammondsport In the one case we have
an extreme example Of the Snowman type Of
aviator. risking everything for a sensation, IN
Guiding the good of aviation. In the other we are
beartened by genuinely seriOu" preparation to es-
tablish new outpost in the conquering march of
mankind
1t may be- as Orve Wright declares. that with
the present aeropane engine it is impossible to
iy across the Atlantic. But how far would this
old world have come along the path Of progress
had not stout-hearted volunteers been constantly
stepping forward TO accomplish the impossible:
And this is not 10 be mere dash of desperation
after the unattainable, but a carefully planned
campaign to succeed, if there can be such thing
as success Mr. Curtiss has put his best foot for
ward in the creation of the America. Lieutenant
Porte is treating her with that studied considera
ton which becomes the master Of new wonder
craft.
After all, experts have ever proved ultra con
servatiye We can't help sharing some Of Lieuten-
ant Porte's enthusiasm over the America Such IL
combination deserves to win, and we think even
Orvne Wright will be delighted if it does.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-25
The Fire Departments Medal Men.

As Mayor Mitchell told the Fire Department.
honor men yesterday, there are no towards in
that service The men whose swelling chests
he pinned medals won them by heroic display OF
courage in ifesavng. It was splendid work. yet
1t was only work to them-an incident in the day :
toll to be done well and forgotten in the press Of
other work.
The city is indeed fortunate in having in It's
service such men as Captain Walsh, who waded
through blazing oil TO save a cOmrade: Fireman
Costello who carried two unconscious men from a
blazing building. and Captain Farley. with thirty
one years work without a charge against him,
who commands the best disciplined company in the
department this year. 1t is fortunate in knowing
that all the rest of its men in blue potential
heroes each one awaiting only the Oppor. nifty to
risk his life or even TO give il TO save life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-25
Parsons for Pinchot.

Mr.. Herbert Parsons hopes clifford Pinchot VIII
defeat Penrose for Senator in Pennsylvania. lie
has told Mr. Pinchot so, and has backed up the
wish with contribution of 500 to the Pnchot
campaign fund. In doing this l. in my opinion
emphasize my Republicansm,' he writes. Like
thousands of Republicans in Pennsylvania ana
other states ] have always thought the Penrose
influence harmful TO the Republican party. His
spirt is counter to what conceive TO be its real
spirit"
PenrJse's spirit is counter to what The tribune
conceives to be the real spirit of Rcpublcanism.
Wnat Mr. Parsons, party man whose loyalty Is
not assailabe has said might be said with equal
force by thousands OF other Republicans. Penrose
is a party liability. His unfortunate influence Is
not confined TO Pennsylvania; the Penroses dabbe
in national affairs and daub their party's repute
wherever they touch it, 1t is TO be regretted that
he was able TO win in the primaries. He himself
is discredted, and he discredts the name of the
marty under which he is running. 1t would he a
genuine misfortune II he obtained any widespread
countenance by Republicans not Of his stripe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-25
Legislation Against Tipping.

No one wishes 10 minimize the evils OF the
tippiug system But II takes a Senator from the
far West to believe that they can be wiped out
with legislation,
Senator Works Of California has introduced
into the Senate bill TO prohibit the tipping Of
porters and walters on trains and steamboats, en-
gagged in interstate commerce and 10 make it un-
lawful for an employer TO pay such low wages
that tins are necessary for the proper compensa-
ton of the employee. II is only necessary to say
that such legislation in unenforceable to make
further criticism Improbable.
OF course. II is not hard TO understand that the
Senator who is compelled TO travel across the
continent several times year, has been nursing
grudse against the dining car waiter and the
sleeping car porter The bOwings and brushings
the broad smile and the ready palm become monot
opous under such circumstances. But We question
whether Senator Works would not look back 20
them with regret should the hot weather cause
Congress 10 pass his measure and should he then
feel Obliged 10 conform TO his own law. For il
is the exceptional man who can travel for four
or five DAYS at a stretch without demanding per
sonal service from public servants. Impcrsonal
service cannot forever suffice and the difference
between the two must invariably be measured 10
tips. Wages affect the relationship not one Whit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-25
Bush League or College ?

While the young men Of Yale and Princeton
were disputing at the Polo Grounds, MIR. Larry
DOYLE sat and observed. The young men were
highly educated in baseball and met with dr'
Doyle's approval So much so that he finally arose
and thus spoke:
You can learn Just as much at those colleges as
YOU can pick up in any bush league in the country
Every undergraduate heart will puff with prlde
at this praise, and deseryedly. But MI Doyle uid
not begin to suggest the real triumph that lies
behind such skill as he saw on the diamond Inc
busb leaguers have nothing else in Gods world
10 do than learn baseball Your undergraduate Is
harassed and hampered all around the clock by an
army Of professors instructors, tutors and what
not. endeavoring TO kill his baseball spirit Win
trigonometry. Latin prose composition and ancient
history. If he survives and comes out great ball
player he is no bush Lacquer, but noble martyr
triumphant over his torturers, ST George who has
fought thousand dragons to win his hearts de
sire