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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
STRONG OPPOSITION
 TO REPEAL PLAN

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson's plea for the repeal of the free American tolls pro. vision of the Panama canal act is meeting more stubborn opposition than anything that has arisen since the Democratic party gained control of the Nation. There is a disposition on the part of the opposition to make the most of the situation for the ef- feet it will have on the elections next fall. It is hoped that the great popu- larity the administration has developed might be neutralized by the debate. However, the President is confident that his position is right and the dis cussion will result in greater support for it among the people rather than increased opposition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
BIG ATTRACTION AT
 GRAND THEATRE TONIGHT

The special big Civil War attraction Blue Grass Romance" in two exciting parts. This is a story when father and son fight against each other, the father being a Confederate general, and his son secret service officer in the Union army. Later the son is cap tured, and his own father sends him to be shot. The most heart-touching play you ever witnessed.
 Beaumont Weekly"-Most interest ing events-Our weeklies are always good-and the latest.
 "A Kimona Tragedy" A Majestic comedy that will please every one who sees the show tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
WILSON DESIRES TO
 HELP RAILROADS

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson is manifestiy deeply interested in the financial con dition of American railroads. He ex- pressed himself yesterday as greatly desiring to bring relief to them. It is known that many of the great rail road systems are hard pressed in a fi- nancial way. The earnings of the roads have not been sufficient to meet necessary betterments, rolling stock requirements, interest and dividends. The result is that great difficulty is being experienced in securing funds to retire maturing bond issues.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

TO THE ELECTORS fthe City of Juneau. Division No. l, Territory of Alaska. NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance No. 135, of the City of Juneau, passed and approved by the Common Council on February 20, 1914, a general election, for the purpose of electing seven Councilmen and one School Director, for the City of Juneau, as provided in said ordi- nance, will be held on Tuesday, April seventh. nineteen hundred and four teen, between the hours of nine o'clock a. m., and seven o'clock p. m. of said day;
 That the voting place for the above stated election will be in Fire Appara- tus Room in the new City Hall build ing, located at the corner of Fourth and Main Streets, in the City of Ju- neau, and that the entrance to said room is on the Fourth Street side of said building;
 That the qualifications of electors at said election are as follows: Any citizen of the United States, whether male or female, and any person who has filed a declaration of intention to become such. is entitled to exercise the elective franchise in the City of Juneau; Provided, such person shall be found of the full age of twenty-one years and shall have been a bona fide resident of the Territory of Alaska for one year and of the City of Ju neau for six months next preceding the date of election.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this 18th day of March, 1914.
 E. w. PETIT,
 Municipal Clerk of the City of Juneau 9 1S.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
COAL CASES MAY
 BE DROPPED

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-Attor- ney General James c. McReyuolds has ordered an examination into all pend. ing Alaska coal cases. His purpose, he announced, Is to drop all cases where 1t is not clearly shown that there is merit in the contentious oR the government and that conviction is probable. The acdulttal of every man who has been prosecuted under the criminal statutes thus far has lead the Attorney General to believe that men have been charged where crime was not committed,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
ROAD ASKS
 FOR FEDERAL AID

OTTAWA, March 19.-The Canadian Northern has applied to the Canadian government for a $25.OOO,OOO bond guarantee. In statement by Sir Will liam Mackenzie, the Canadian Pacific is accused by him of interfering with the financing plans. The government may assume charge of expenditures and will amend the railway act to put control of railway capitalization, bond issues. etc, in the hands of federal railway board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
.RED" MANN COMES WITH
 FIGHTING REPUTATION

Red" Mann, who is scheduled to box with Earl Drum at the bartenders' smoker on the night of March 2Sth, comes to Juneau with a record that is of more than passing interest Among those whose names have fi- gured in squared-circle affairs that he has met and yanquished are Buck O'Nel, whom he knocked out, "Young" Ketcheu and Jack Robinson, from whom he won decisions. He also fought a 1O.round draw in Milwaukee with Jack Redmond, who made draw out of 1O.round bout with Ad. Vol gast. He has figured in 61 fights, l7 of them being with the hard ones of the coast, including Romeo Egan, of Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
M'REYNoLDs REJECTS TAFT
 FOR RAILROAD TRUSTEE

WASHINGTON, March 2O.- Ex- President William H. Taft has been rejected by Attorney-General James c. McReynolds for membership on the board of trustees of the Boston and Maine on the grounds that as President, Mir. Taft sanctioned the action of At torney-General George w. Wickersham in reversing a decision made under the Roosevelt administration that the merger of the New Haven and Boston & Maine was illegal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
RIDDEN MAKES
 POSITION CLEAR

Senator Henry Roden, discussing the immediate occasion for sending the letter to Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane, concerning the Al aska railroad bill. which has aroused SO much discussion. said:
 The Legislature, early in it's pro ceedings. endorsed the report of the Alaska road commission. which rec commended the construction of a gov ernment railroad in Alaska. The reso- lution and memorial endorsing the re- port went through unanimously. Later word came from Washington that op- ponents of government ownership had represented the action of the Legisla- ture as having been inspired by ad- vocates of the principle of government ownership Of railroads.
 About that time, word was received that if the government would sign an agreement to give the Alaska North ern railroad a contract to haul coal from the Matanuska coal fields to tn" coast at a rate that the former Secre- tary Of the Interior had agreed up- on as fair that it had the money nec- essary and would build a railroad from the coast to Fairbanks.
 Tt was said even at that early date that a large number, probably ma jority. of the members of Congress were opposed to the principle of gov ernment ownership of railroads. That such was the fact was subsequently brought out in the debates over the Alaska bill. where one Senator and Representative after another declared against the principle of government ownership. The friends of the Alaska railroad bill throughout the debates laid great stress upon the contention that the government ownership prin- ciple was not involved in the Alaska question. because here the govern ment would build a road not primar- fly for the purpose of getting into the railroad business but for the purpose of developing a Territory where most of the resources belonged to the gov ernment.
 "Our first interest was to get rail road. If the opposition to government ownership should prove too strong in Washington We were willing that the administration should make any other plans that were satisfactory to it.
 We understand, of course, If a rail road were built by private parties, with the consent of the government, it would be subject to control of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Un. der those circumstances, the plan of the Alaska Northern was satisfactory to us # it should meet the approval of the government. We regarded trans portation to be the key to the situa' tion. and would be content with any reasonable program that the Federal government would adopt. We believed that we represented the situation as it existed when We said that the peo pie of Alaska, in our opinion, were not in favor of the principle of gov ernment ownership" but would accept that or any other satisfactory program to get a railroad. The railroad was what we wanted. We had no theor ies which we desired to have vindi cated."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
JURY FREES
 LAWRENCE DUKE

SEATTLE, March 2O.- Lawrence Duke was acquitted by jury in the Superior court on the charge of man. slaughter yesterday. Duke was ac- cused of running down and killing Henry N. Parr with his automobile some time ago. He was said to be in- toxicated at the time of the accident.
 Duke was a member of the family that holds controlling interest in the American Tobacco company, the so.called Tobacco trust.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
CALMETTE TRAGEDY
 KEEPS FRENCH BUSY

PARIS, March 2O.-Public opinion continues to be deeply occupied over the Calmette tragedy The affair has resulted in more intense political agi. tation than has occurred in this eX- citable city for many years. However, all fear of a Royalist uprising has dis appeared. The demand for the retire ment of the entire cabinet and a change of government continues in- sistant
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
(1uggenheimS and W.P.&Y.
 May Buy N.N,Co. Steamers

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2O.-That the Guggenheim Brothers and the White Pass and Yukon route are ne- gotiating for the purchase of the Northern Navigation company's fleet of Yukon river steamers and other holdings of that company in the North was admitted by President Leon Sloss, of the Northern Navigation Company today. The consideration for the prop. critics is stated to be $2,OOO,OOO. It Is thought that the deal is nearing con- summation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
Praise For Wilson and Bryan.

LINCOLN, Neb., March 20.-Praise for President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William J. Bryan in equal measure was the dominant note of the annual celebration of Bry. ans birthday at this place last night. A telegram was read from Bryan in which he said that he could look with satisfaction over the accomplishment of the first quarter of the present Democratic administration. "The President" he said, "has more than realized the highes, hopes of his party by the splendid record he has made"
 Speeches were made by Gov. John II. Morehead. of Nebraska, Gov. James NJ. Cox, of Ohio. former Gov. Joseph w. Folk, of Missouri, and Senator Jos eph T. Robinson, of Arkansas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
TAXER LEAVES
 FORTUNE TO WIDOW

PHILADELPHIA, March 200. Ed gar Fels, the wealthy soap manufac- turer, who has financed many cam paigns in behalf of single tax, who died here left $5O,OOO in cash to Wal. ter Coates, his private secretary, and the remainder of his vast fortune to his widow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
Situation in Ulster
 Is Becoming Serious

LONDON. March 2O.-The govern ment and poulace has become con vinced that grave events are impend, ing in Ulster over the home rule Ques ton. That the home rule bill will be passed is conceded, and it is becoming evident that Ulster will not accept the compromise plan aftored by Premier Herbert Henry AsQuith. Instead, evil dence is accommodating that the oppo' neuts of Irish home rule in the North intend to resist the enforcement of the measure with force.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
TARIFF REBATES TO
 HOME SHIPS VALID

WASHINGTON, March 2O.- The United States general appraisers have upheld that provision of the tariff law which gives a rebate of 51o of duty in favor of goods imported in vessels Of American register The board finds that no treaty has been violated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
GEN. VILLA SAYS
 BET ON REBELS

JUAREZ, Mex, March 2O.-Gen. Vil- la has assumed personal command of the Constitutional forces in the field in the operations in the vicinity of Torreon A telegram received from him by friend at this place this morn ing said: Bet all of your money that my forces will capture Torreon by March 31st."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
CLUB
 REFLECTS RICK
NEW COMMERCIAL CLUB
 OFFICERS.
Presldent-John Reck.
 Vlce-Presldent-H. ]. Fisher. Seeretary-Ike sowerby. Treasurer-Guy MeNaushton

The Juneau Commercial Club elect ed officers at last nights meeting of the organization. John Beck, Presi dent; Fl. J. Fisher, Vice.President, and Ike Sowerby, secretary, were re-elect' ed to their respective positions and Guy McNaughton was elected treas urer to succeed F. Valentine, who has been treasurer for several years.
 Vote of Thanks.
 A vote of thanks for services ren. dered was rendered E. Valentine. re- tiring treasurer of the organization.
 Juneau Will Celebrate
 F. Wolland brought up the matter of making some kind of demonstration in Juneau in recognition of the fact that the Alaska railway bill had been passed by Congress and signed by President Woodrow Wilson. There followed quite discussion and it de- veloped that the organization was heartily in favor of it. Mir. Wolland's motion that a committee be appointed with power to act was seconded by Senator H. T. Tripp and carried unan- imously. President Reck appointed the following committee: F. Wolland. G. F. Forrest, II. T. Tripp, H. J. Fish CT and Lafe Spray on this committee. The committee desires that citizens generally suggest ideas for the com mittee to consider to the end that an and successful celebration may be held at an early da
 Taking On New
 It was one of the mos --...pSiastic since the big get.together banquet held in Elks' hall on January IA. 1913. Every chair in the council chamber was occupied and many were forced to stand. Secretary Ike Sow erby was not present on account of being locked up in jury service. F, J. Wettrick was made secretary pro tenn.
 J. A. McKanna, of the membership committee reported progress, stating that in the past few days the commit tee had secured 35 paid memberships but that the committee was not yet finished with its work.
 For Federal Building.
 F. J. Wettrick. of the Federal Build. ing committee reported that tho oom. mittee had been gathering data bear ing upon the work in hand and sub mitted a set of strong resolutions bearing upon the necessity of the Fed eral government taking immediate ac- tion toward the erection of a Federal building in Juneau. The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
 About the Exposition
 The committee appointed to prepare a memorial to the President and Con- gress asking for an adequate approp- riation for the participation of Alaska in the Panama Pacific exposition to be held in San Francisco reported that the matter had been attended to and that resolutions had been sent over the Territory asking towns and other commercial bodies to endorse the ac- tion of the Juneau Commercial Club in this matter
 Homes For Working Men
 President John Reck brought up the matter of providing homes for the working men of Juneau and there fol- lowed much discussion on the subject, It was the general opinion of the or Ganization that everything should be done to promote the erection of com fortable homes for the working men. President Reck appointed E. J. Me Kama, Charles Hooker and P. J, Gem met a committee to investigate the matter. rH
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
WOMAN SUES MILLIONAIRE
 FOR $1,5oo,ooo DAMAGES

LOS ANGELES, March 2O.- Miss Maud Armfeld has begun breach of promise proceedings against Bryant H. Seward, Jr., the San Diego million aire, whom she claims is the father of her two.year.old child. She asks dam- ages in the sum of Si,5OO,OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
SAMPSON OFFICER IN HOSPITAL

First Officer Kinney of the Samp- son was taken down with strangu- lated hernia after leaving Ketchikan. He suffered excruciating pain for al most twenty-tour hours. Upon arriy- ing in Juneau Dr. L. O. Egginton was called and had him removed to St. Ann's hospital where he immediately reduced the hernia. Mir. Kinney is resting comfortably but will have to remain in the hospital until the re, tnrn of the ship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
THIS WILL INTEREST YOU.

We carry the best, the most com plete drug and sundry stock in Alas ka: our prices are right and We are giving you efficient service. We car " complete lines of "Bontes" Sweets" and "Lowney's" chocolates-always fresh. Immediate delivery of all or, ders, and a night bell for the conven. fence of our patrons. PHONE "25O" THE JUNEAU DRUG Co.
 z. T. Loussac, Prop.
 Opposite Alaskan Hotel 3-1S.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
COMMITTEE WANTS
 PUBLIC TO SUGGEST

The Commercial Club celebration committee wants suggestions from the public as to the best way for Juneau to show appreciation over the passage of the Alaska railroad bill. The com mittee consists of F. Wolland, H. T. Tripp, H. J. Fisher, G. F. Forrest and Lafe Spray.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
NO CHINA EGGS

but guaranteed strictly fresh. FRESH SEATTLE QUEEN BUTTER, 30 cents per pound at the Royal Fruit company leading dealers in fresh fruits and vegetables and the company which re- duces the cost of living. Free delivery, Phone 2S0. tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
WILLIAM J. BRYAN
 CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

WASHINGTON, March 20.- Secre- tary of State William J. Bryan yes terday celebrated his 54th birthday an. niversary. He received many tele- grams of congratulations from friends, admirers and collegians from all sec. flons of the country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
MANY NEW CARS BEING
 ORDERED THIS MONTH

NEW YORK, March 2O.--Informa- ton received from various car manu- factories indicate that there will be new orders for from 12,OOO to 13,OOO cars and 525 locomotives before the end of the present month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
unIonist Leader stirs Ulster Men

BELFAST. March 2O.-Sir Edward Carson. leader of the Unionists of Ul- ster. made q dramatic entry into the capital this morning and is conferring with military commanders of the vol unteer forces which are being armed to resist home rule for Ireland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
Government May Send Troops.

A rumor Is current here that the government is preparing for the mili- tary occupation of Ulster.
 The situation Is aggravated by the support the opposition party in parlia- ment is giving to the Oeligerant atti- tude of the protestants of Ulster.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
TAX MAKES
 ANOTHER BRITISHER

LONDON, March 2O.-Another Ameri- can, Pomeroy Burton, large owner in the London Daily Mail, is about to be-
 come a British citizen, seeking toI avoid the United States income tax Jaw.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
WOMAN eAILlFF DROPS
 DEAD AT BELLlNGHAM

BELLINGHAM, Wash, March 2O.- Mrs. Adelaide Clark, court bailiff caring for woman jurors while con ducting jurors to restaurant this morning, dropped dead.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
GRAND TRUNK TO
 EXTEND LINES SOUTH

BOSTON, March 2O.-Work on the Southern New England extension or the Grand Trunk, which was aban' doned a year ago will resume April 1st.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
PRICK BUYS 10000
 ACRES OF COAL LAND

PITTSBURG, Pa, March 2O.- The H. c. Prick Coke Co.,, has formally purchased 10000 acres of coking land in Green county. Pa, at $500 an acre and has taken option on 15,0OO acres additional at the same figure.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

Fine embroidery materials, silks and imported linens; designing and stamp ing to order at "The Vogue Shop. Opp. Orpheum Hotel. Mrs. Albert Der ny. 3-20-Mon. We'd, Fri.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
OF MAcKEREL
 TRUST ALARMS FISHERMEN

NEW YORK, March 2O-Fish hand lers in this city have expressed great concern over adyices received from Norway and Sweden that a mackerel trust is in process of formation in those countries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
FOURTEENTH INFANTRY
 COMING TO ALASKA

SPOKANE, March 20.-It is an. announced that the first battalion of the Fourteenth Infantry stationed here has received orders to go to Alaska in June.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

LADIES HAIR GOODS. remodeling of switches, puffs, etc, in modish styles at "The Vogue Shop. Opp. Orpheum Theatre. Mrs. Albert Berry. 3.2O.Tues. Thu, Sat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Twenty.fOur hours ending at 3 D. m'; Maximum-49.
 Minimum-31.
 Partly cloudy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

FOR RENT-A modern flat of two rooms. Fitted with bath and kitchen range. Apply to A. M Goodman, AL askan Hotel, between 5 and ' o'clock, evenings. 3.2O.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
AUSTRALIA TO IMPROVE
 SYDNEY'S HARBOR

LONDON, March 2O.-The govern. ment of Australia is planning an eX- penditure of $SO,OOO,OOO on harbor i'm movements at Sydney, Australia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
LlsTz MUSICALE TO
 BE GIVEN APRIL 1sT

Miss Edith Kempthorne announced today that the Listz musical which she has promised that she will give will take place at the Methodist church Wednesday evening. April 1st
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
INSPECTING SHEEP
 CREEK TUNNEL TODAY

B. L. Thane, J. R. Whipple, B. M. Beherends and H. T. Tripp went to Sheep creek today and will inspect the Alaska Gastineau tunnel there. They will return this evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
SONS BREAK RICH
 MANS LAST WILL

NEW YORK, March 2O.-The will of Gen. Eckert, for many years presi' dent of the Western Union, has been broken. and his estate of $1,7OO,OOO will be divided between his two sons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
JURY STILL OUT.

The jury in the second trial in the Weidleich case which took the case at 4 D. m. yesterday is still out at 3:S0 D. m. The First jury disagreed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
ROB TENNESSEE
 BAND AND GET $s2,ooo

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 2O.- Bandits robbed the First National Bank of Gallatin early this morning and made away with $32,OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
WASHINGTON NATIONAL GUARD
 OFFICER QUITS POSITION

SEATTLE, March 2O.-Fred Llew- ellyn today rendered his resignation as adjutant.general of the Washington National guard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

E. S. Eskridge, well known mining man, is a passenger aboard the Samp- son enroute to the Kuskokwim via Seward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20
SPRING AND SUMMER, 19t4.

SPhlN6 NINO oO""GHt '''T' This is an invitation for you to call and inspect the seasons new designs, the spring suitings and other fabrics in the tailoring line.
 It is an offer to furnish you with clothes made in your own home town, made by competent workmen; clothes not made in Eastern sweatshops.
 Cordially, -S.4.tf. P. WoLLAND.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

Jack Horsfeldt is a passenger aboard the Admiral Sampson enroute to the Chisana.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

STRAWBERRIES-more of them coming on the Jefferson-pake your early.
 ROYAL FRUIT CO, Phone 2SO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

Fl. Merrifield, who came North tc visit his mother at Funter Bay, is al the Occidental Hotel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

Every nation welcome. except Carrie. at tbe Stampede. 2-19.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

Oak Olson returned to Juneau on the Admiral Sampson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

You'll find the cosmopolitan crowd at the Stampede. 2-19.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

Typewriters for rent. See W.. H, Case. S-l7-d.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

The surprise of the goth century is due to arrive in Juneau in Il days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-20

Opposite Alaskan Hotel a-1S,tf.