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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
SEWARD SOCIETY TO- ''1
 RENDER PROGRAM

The following is the program for the Seward Society meeting Friday, Feb 6, at the high school: Roll Call-Quotations from Lincoln. waino drickson-Current Events. Paul Thompson - Lincoln's Gettys-
 burg Address. Klonda olds-Life of Lincoln. Harry Sabin-Recitation. Elizabeth Hopper-Adjective Letter. Dawn Davls-origin of Valentines
 Day. Harlan Herner-Two-Minute Talik. Margaret Dudley-Humorous Reading. Cyril Kashaverofr-orlginal Basketball
 Story. Lawrence Hulbert-Conundrums. Mir. Perltins-Critic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
NO COMMITTEE ON
 WOMAN SUFFRAGE

WASHINGTON Feb. 4.-The House Democratic caucus held last night went on record against the proposition to create a committee on woman sui frage. The matter was considered at length. and had many supporters. It was decided, however, that Congress will have its hands full to act on all the questions that were promised in the last National platform.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
PERSONAL MENTION

Oak Olson returned on the Mariposa from the South. Mrs. Olson, who has been visiting in the States, accompan- fed her husband home.
 w. N. Reed and J. H. Sully of Tena- kee are visiting in Juneau and are guests of the Occidental Hotel.
 F. M. Bailey, bank examiner, attach ed to the department of. justice as in' vestigator, who came to Juneau in con nection with the Summers prosecution, expects to leave for the South on the Princess Maquinna.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04

LIQUOR CASE
 ExHAusTs REGULAR PANEL

Frank Wheeler went to trial in the district court this morning on the in- dictment charging him with selling liouor to Indians. The matter of se' curing a jury has consumed nearly all of the day. The defense, conducted by Attorney A. B. Callahan, exercised seven peremtory challenges, and the court excused three for cause before a single juror was secured. The regu' lar panel was exhausted and a special venire ordered for fourteen. Fred An derson, of the regular panel, was the first juror accepted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
COUNCIL TO PASS
 NEW ELECTION LAW

City Attorney J. B.. Marshall has pre- pared new election ordinance for the City of Juneau which will be intro duced at the meeting of the city coun- cil next Friday night. The Territorial legislature having conferred the right to vote on the women of Alaska, one of the salient features of the new cleo tion ordinance makes provisions for their right to the franchise in all city elections. One years residence in the Territory and six months in the city next prior to any election is necessary.
 The registration books must be open, ed by the city clerk at least 30 days prior to any general election and at least fifteen days prior to any special election and the city clerk must name registration officer.
 The city clerk must publish in a paper of general circulation printed within the city for at least twenty days before any general election notice of such election.
 Provision is made for a modified Au- stralian ballot system for all elections and is is made obligatory that all workers handling literature, advisory ballots or otherwise electioneering. must remain at least 100 feet from the main entrance of any polling place.
 At the second meeting In March the city council must appoint three cleo ton judges and two clerks for the gen eral election following on the second Tuesday in April.
 Clerks Report
 It is expected that the report of City Clerk E. w. Petit will be completed and be submitted at this meeting. This report will cover in detail every ex- penditure of the present city adminis- tratlon, including that on obligations of previous administrations. It will also show in detail what has been ac- complished by the present adminis.ra- tion in the conduct of city affairs and in the prosecution of municipal work and developments; the establishing of municipal buildings, street and sewer improvements. fire protection. and i'm provement of public schools.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
WILSON SAID. TO
 FAVOR HIGHER RATES

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-A Washing ton special to the New York Times says that President Woodrow Wilson has clearly indicated to those who have talked with him that he favors an in- crease in railroad rates. The Presi- dent admits that business is poor in spots, and adds that railroads seem to be the worst spot. The President has been receiving many letters from per sonar friends urging the necessity for giving the railroads higher rates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
cLUE REGULAR
 DANCE THURSDAY EVE.

The Juneau Athletic Club will give another of their delightful dances in Elks' hall Thursday night ot this week. These weekly affairs have coLe to be looked forward to by many of the younger set especially. But old and young are assured a good time,
 The same excellent manage ment that has made all previous dances of the organization such pro nounced successes will have entire charge of the coming even:
 Splendid music is assured the famous Juneau orchestra under the leadership of Prof. sumpf having been secured for the occasion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
E. LANG COBB WANTS
 HOMESTEAD NEAR TOWN

E. Lang Cobb has fled soldiers ad- ditional homestead application with the local land office for a tract of lS acres of land adjoining Evergreen cemetery and also adjoining the tract known as the Sheldon homestead. The land in question is very near to the land that has already been plated into lots to be annexed to the Town of Ju- neau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
French Conditions Improve.

PARIS, Feb. "A Paris cable to the New York American says the sud den appearance of public buying after many months of abstention has made a great impression in speculative cir cles. Shorts have begun covering, and the outlook is brighter than for year and a half. Were 1t not for general dis. trust of the financial policy of the French government, pronounced up- ward swing would be expected in French markets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
ALASKAN HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following arrivals are registered at the Alaskan hotel: H. E. Shook A. NJ. Goodman, D. I. Moir, w. H. Bo- gle. w. B. Stratton, Bruce c. Shorts Seattle; o. Hun, Sheep creek; H. w. Marsh. whitehorse; V. Sicott, Cor dova: J. R. Hayden, Seward; c. R. Brook. Alaska; E. Miller, P. Paulson' city
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
FIND KARLUK LIFE
 PRESENTER ON SHORE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4-W. T. Lopp. of the bureau of education, superin' tendent of education in Alaska, has reported that life preserver bearing the name "Karluk" had washed ashore at Kivalina, Alaska. The discovery Is thought to indicate that the Karluk might have been wrecked.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
GEORGIA BRINGS MANY.

The Georgia arrived from Sitka and wayports this morning and brought the following passengers for Juneau;
 From sitka-H. SOkolor. J. Hills' G. Dusing.
 From Tenakee-R. N. Nikovich, J. H. Sully. Jack Carlson, T. F. Gillis' w. N. Reed, Myrtle Miller, Rose Smith.
 From Gypsum-W. Hawkes..
 From Hoonah Mrs. Hammond Eliza Lawrence. Martha Lawrence J. Brown. Mrs. Sharclaire, A. Donnely' Leon Ward. NJ. T. Fredenberg.
 From Funter W. H. Lancaster Dave Bauner. John Nelson, T. Bond,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
MAY MAKE TWO
 COMMERCE COMMISSIONS

NEW YORK, Feb. A proposal to split the Interstate Commerce Con- mission into two parts to enable 1t to dispose of business more expedi- tiously has been placed before Presi- dent Wilson by Representative Jef- ferson NJ. Levy, of New York.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
CHANGE OF PROGRAM
 GRAND THEATRE TONIGHT.

The show tonight is comprised of the finest selected reels:
 Recognition" an intensely absorb ing drama of domestic affairs. An American Western play, always good.
 .'The Wood Lymph" a story Of a fisherman. The kind that you all like by the Reliance.
 Boss of the Ranch" interesting Annex Western play. Nora shows her foreman" who is boss.
 "In a Garden" Thanhouser play that you all will enjoy When First Entered the Garden, Miss Marie was seven; when Master Jack returned from college Miss Marie was sweet sixteen"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
CALIFORNIA; OIL
 PRODUCTION GROWS

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 4.-The pro- duction of oil in Calofornia for 1913 amounted to 9S,OOO,OOO barrels as com pared with S6,45O,767 in 1912. The valuation for the 1913 output is $5O,- 100000 compared with $S9,213,5SS in 1912.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04

JUAREZ, Mexico, Feb. 4.-The news from Washington that President Wood row Wilson had decided to raise the embargo against the importation of arms from the United States into Mex
 leo caused the widest kind of joy among the leaders of the Constitu' tlonalists and their supports here. There has been general celebration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
TO REPAIR cANNERY
 FOR SEASONS WORK

Capt. A. Nilsen, superintendent of the Dundas Bay cannery, chartered the Fox and with a small cannery crew left at 3 o'clock this morning for the purpose of getting the plant in condi- tion for the coming seasons work. Capt. Nilsen expects to return to Ju- neau within about ten days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
ProolaIms Americans Mexican
 Friends.

JUAREz, Mex, Feb. 4.-Gen Villa said last night: "once more we have proof that the United States is the greatest friend the people of Mexico have among the Nations of the world. I predict that when the revolution shall have ended, which will be soon now, Mexico and the United States will be more closely allied than they ever were before" ks ~ ''- 'y'
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
M. S. WHITTIER WILL
 COME TO JUNEAU


 M. S. Whittier, of the customs ser vice formerly stationed at Cordova' skagway and Ketchikanau has been transferred to Juneau and is expected to arrive from Ketchikan. Mir. Whit tier will take the post vacated by Col iector of Customs J F. Pngh through the appointment of the latter.
 Mir. Whittier is well known all over Alaska and is very popular. He is an active spirit in the leading fraternal organizations, high Mason and also an Elk. Mrs. Whittier and their son will accompany him to Juneau.
 Mir. Whittier was stationed at Ju neau at one time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
WANTS STATUE IN
 HALL OF FAME

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. - Bringing q statute of himself which he will ask Congress to place In the Hall of Fame. John J. McDevitt, of Wilkes barre, who was millionaire for a day" arrived on a special train yester- day with an escort of admiring friends.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
BIG MASQUERADE FEB. 19

Remember the big masquerade dance that will be given by the Ju- neau Athletic club Thursday evening, Feb. 18th, at Elks' hall. It will be the time of the year.
 The Juneau Athletic club gives dances every Thursday evening. 2-4-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
HOW TO TURN IN
 A FIRE ALARM

Chief of Police J. T. Martin
 announces that in turning in a fire alarm the discoverer of a fire should call SIS, four rings. That win get the night jaiIer at the city hsll. He will cause the alarm to b. given to the proper officers of the fire department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
pEcuLIAR ANrI. AReuMENr.

Senator John Sharp Williams brought forward as an argument against government construction of a railroad the fact that the govern ment cable to Alaska cost $1,OSO,OOO and in six years time returned to the government it's original cost and $5O.- 900 proRt-seattle Post.Intelligencer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
IS ENJOYING
 VISIT TO LONDON TOWN

Harry Smith who left Juneau some weeks ago to visit his mother at the old home in London, England, writes Bert Huehn of Juneau that he is hay ing a fine time in the big village, but that he expects to sail for Juneau some time during the present month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
cAsEs COMING HOME.

Advices received state that Council man w. H. Case and Mrs. Case, who have been sojourning in the States will return to Juneau on the next sail ing of the Spokane from Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
STRATHCoNA LEAVES
 S5OO,OOO TO YALE

NEW YORK, Feb. At was learned today that Lord strathcona left an estate of $5OO,OOO with the request that 1t be used specially to enable em- ployees and the sons of employees to enter Yale University.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
rwo.srEp CONTEST TONIGHT.

Tonight is the night of the big two.step contest at Jaxon's rink. A handsome prize for the best single two.stepper, open to all. Ten cents to balcony.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
ConstitutionaIists See
 End of the War

of arms from that country left for the coast. The night trains for Vera Cruz were loaded with people leaving the capital, though 1t is known that Hu- erta plans to fight until the very end
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
p.h.I. r,ko MInIno Camp.

HepcID IdNVI'UH'''S 1. CHIHUAHUA, Feb. 4.-Mattehuala' an important copper mining camp in Mexico, has been captured by rebels A plant of the American Smelling co' is situated in the town, which has a population of l6,OOO. It was captured by strategy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04

EnsIlsh Gold for Mexico Bank.
 MOBILE, Ala, Feb. 4.-The Bank of England has shipped S8,5OO,OOO in gold to the Bank of London and Mexico in Mexico City. The money went through Mobile in six large trunks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04

Alaska Passed for immigration Bill.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The post ponement of the consideration of the Alaska railroad bill today until tomor. row was due to a desire not to delay the passage of the immigration bill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04

President slsns Mexican Order.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-President Woodrow Wilson signed the order re- moving all restrictions upon the expor- tation of arms to Mexico last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
REcovERs sT!cKPlN.

Dr. L. o. Sloane, who lost very valuable stickpin with opal settings. advertised his loss, in The Empire yes terday. A few hours later he had the article returned to him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
Jose Ramirez Guilty.

The jury trying Jose Ramirez for the crime of robbery in the district court yesterday brought in a verdict of guilty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
Houston Expects Debate
 To Ind Tomorrow
To Consider Bill Tomorrow.

"
 Washington, Feb. 4.-ln an. nouneIna the postponement of the consideration of the Alaska rall. road bill today by the House of Representatives until tomorrow Chairman w. c. Houston, of the House committee on Territories, said the final vote on the bill will probably be taken Wednesday, February ii. He said he believed that all the time allowed for de- bate would be consumed before that time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
NATIONAL BANNERS
 MEET AT BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. 4.-The an ual convention of the National Can ners Association and allied industries opened here yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
WOMEN PAY FINE FOR
 TREATMENT OF ANOTHER

voLo, H., Feb. 4. - Five women were fined $1OO each yesterday eve ming for riding another woman out of town on Q rail-
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. - It was agreed that all day Thursday would be devoted to the debate of the Alas ka railroad bill. It is hoped that all the time allowed for debate will be consumed at an early date, and vote secured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
LUMBERMAN
 DIES AT HOQUIAM, WASH.

HoQUIAM, Wash, Feb. 4.-Joseph Lyttle, a millionaire lumberman, died here yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
CANADA'S CROP IS
 NOT so GREAT

OTTAWA, Feb. 4. - The Canadian cereal crop in 1913 is valued at $552,- I'll, ,OOO, against $557344,OOO in 1912.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
Am.rlnnna oult Mexlco cltN.

MEXICO CITY. Feb. 4-Many Amer jeans upon fearing of the plan of Pres ident Woodrow Wilson last night to raise the embargo on the importation
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
Gov. Foss Optimistic.

Former Gov. Eugene N. Foss Of Massachusetts, as saying: "I am an optimist in my view oi the outlook for business during the present year. We are going forward, although people have undoubtedly been holding back for the situation to clear up. The Presidents message was inspiring in many ways, and I agree with him, as everybody who studies the situation must agree, that the railroads are in- superably tied up to good business. If they are reasonably prosperous 1t Will go a great ways towards bring about general revival in industry"
 Armour Supports President.
 Vice.President Durham, of Armour & Go. says: q think I am giving Mir Armours opinion when l say President Wilson's latest message meets with his hearty appreciation. That feeling is due not so much to what the message itself contains as 10 Mr. Armour's opinion of the man in connection with what he has accom- plished in the short time he has been President. MT. Armour feels that a man who has been President only ten months and who has been able to put through two such important pieces of Legislation, is certainly deserving or the support of all those who believe the country is passing through stage where new conditions must be met and dealt with"
 Market for Exchange Seats.
 Several more New York Stock Ex' change seats have been transferred for $5O,OOO, a price which compares with $37,OOO last year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
NEW NOTARY.

John R. Beegle of Ketchikan has been appointed a notary public by Gov. J. F. A. Strong.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
FIVE THOUSAND BANKS
 WANT IN RESERVE SYSTEM

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-More than 5000 banks have made application to join the new regional reserve system.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Twenty-four hours ending at 8 p. m.' Maximum-21.
 Minimum-11.
 Partly cloudy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
SOME MORE GOOD
 TIMES PREDICTIONS

NEW YORK, Feb. 4. - The New York Herald continues publishing Good Times Predictions" and again says that there can be no mistaking the upward tendency of business. It says the movement has become too well under way and is based on too solid a foundation to be stopped. It
The Washington herald., 1914-10-07
wilson and STLLMAN
MEET in CONFERENCE
American Consul Sits Closeted for
Two Hours with President and
Secretary Bryan.
NO DETAILS ARE DTvULGED

John R. SIlIIman, Of the American con-
sular service. accompanied by Secretary
Of State Bryan. spent more than two
hours in conference with the President
last night Mr.. SIlliman has Just re-
turned from Mexico City, WHITTIER he &C;
companled First Chief CarranZa and
where he remained until the recent sud-
lations between the first chief and Gen
Pancho villa.
Following the conference the President
retired to the White House proper from
the office building in which the inter-
change OF views had been held. and Sec
retary Bryan and Mr.. Silliman both re-
fused to divulge any details of what had
transpired within.
It is understood that Mr.. Silliman had
lengthy report Of a highly confidential
character to transmit &c the President
At present the sole source Of intelligence
for the State Department out OF Mexico
City is the Portuguese minister at the
Capital. The department has received
only perfunctory reports from that
source, and Mr.. Silliman. fresh from first
hand contact with the situation, is pre-
sumed to be fully informed as to much
that up to now has been in doubt with
regard TO happenings in the internal af-
fairs OF Mexico.
His relations with Gen. Carranza
have been exactly similar to those OF
Consul Carrothers, who has been accom-
panying General Villa from the initiation
of the final triumphal campaign against
the Huerta armies up TO the present mo-
ment-
The Washington herald., 1914-10-07
CRITICAL MOMENTS.
What the War Teaches.

Every life has its critical moments.
There are times when a mans health
is staked upon the care he gives to it
be run doEn, blood laden with bilious
poison and lungs or skin affected.
Twenty1our hours after you start
TO take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, poisonous matter and blood
impurities begin to leave your body
through the Liver. Bowels, Kidneys
and Skin.
So powerfully penetrating Is this
purely vegetable remedy that through
the circulation of the blood 1t reaches
every hbre, muscle and joint. dissolves
the poisonous secretions and drives
them out Of the body.
It brings hew activity to the liver,
stomach and bowels in a short time,
thus causing sallowness, indigestion,
and constipation to disappear.
1t enters the tiny blood vessels Of
the skin. bringing with it fresh vital
lied blood, and abiding faith in its
wonderful cleansing power has come
to thousands, when pimples, boils. car
buncles, rash, eczema, acne and other
skin troubles dry up and disappear.
Good blood means good health; good
health means strong men and women.
full Of vieor and ambition. with minds
alert and muscles ever willing. Any
medicine dealer will supply you with
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
in either liquid or tablet form Re-
member It is purely vegetable, and free
from alcohol or narcotics and Is not
secret remedy for all its ingredients
are published on wrapper.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-07
SERVICE CLUB RENTS QUARTERS

The United Service Club, which was
organized last month among the Grand
Army Of the Republic and Spanish War
Veterans in Washington. has leased the
premises at 1871 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, for q term of years from ID.
Loughran. The new club will be opened
about the middle Of this month. Deco
rators began yesterday to overhaul the
floors to be occupied by the club. The
location has been used before by vari-
Gus clubs, including the famous old Con-
gressional, Press and Republican clubs.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-07
YACHTING RACES PLANNED.
Eastern Powerboat Club VIII Hold
Regatta at Maraham Hall.

Commodore J. NJ. Stees. of the Eastern
Powerboat Club, has appointed commit
tees in charge Of the annual oyster
roast to be given by this club the latter
part OF the month at Marshall Hall. It
is expected a feet Of about fifty boats
will make the trip. c. H. Zerper. fee:
captain, will be in charge OF the plans
for the trip. Boat races will be a fea-
ture.
Anacostia Council. No. 16. Junior Or
der OF United American Mechanics, met
last evening in the Masonic Hall. Ladue
E. McGill, councillor. presided over the
degree work which was accomplished.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-07
CHARGE 1o,75O B1CK swNDLE.

Charged with obtaining IO,75O bricks for
building purposes through false repre-
sentation. Theo Tan, a bricklayer, Of
Cherrydale, Va. was arrested yesterday
by Detectives Jake Berman and Frank
Cornwell, assisted by the police OF the
Seventh precinct It is alleged BY the
West Brothers Brick Company, OF 1893
New York avenue, that Tan obtained the
building material from them on the rep
resentation that he was authorized to
do so by another person.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-07
APPEAL TO ART SOCIETIES.

Washington art societies are in re-
ceipt Of appeals to help the families OF
French artists who are at the front in
the European war. II is pointed out that
in many cases the artists are young and
have not achieved regulations. and their
families are seriously in need. Donations
may be sent to William Bailey Faxon,
treasurer. 2l5 West Fifty-seventh street,
New York CITY
The Washington herald., 1914-10-07

he then refused to permit her to re-
turn" A correspondent is named
The couple have three children, one Of
whom is with the mother who asks the
court to give her custody OF all three.
The Shriers were married in Michigan.
Edward L. Gies and Michael c.
O'Brien are Mrs. Shrier's attorneys.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-07
Willow Furniture.

Our stocks are maintained in unusual variety
and comprehensiveness now and will be through
out the autumn-winter season. Willow Furniture is
just as desirable for winter for summer.
Easy Chairs. Rockers. Settees. Tables. Lamps
and pieces for practical and decorative usage.
Willow Chairs, $3.50, $3.50, $40, $500 and
up to $22.5O.
Settees, $3.50 to $500.
Tables, $500 to $1,000.
Stained or enameled in any desired tint to
order.
Cushions made from your own choice of fabrics.
Also complete showing of Fumed Oak Finish
Rattan Furniture. embracing tables, chairs settees
rockers. book racks. teacarts and muffin stands.
Tables, $3.15 and $4.OO; Chairs, $500 and up.