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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
PUT
 OUT OF BUSINESS

E. P. Walker, of the United States fisheries service, recently arrived in Juneau from a tour of Southeastern AL aska. He is mak' g a tour of inspec- tion. investigating conditions as to fishing and the fur industry. While at KilHsnoo he apprehended one T. Kato. q Japanese fisherman, who had estab- lished himself in the mild curing bus mess. taking salmon from the waters of Alaska, contrary to the alien laws. In some manner Kato had secured pa- pers showing he had declared his in- tention of becoming citizen of the United States and he evidently be- lieved he had the right to engage in business. He was told to stop opera tions and the matter having been talk eu up with the district attorney he has been informed that his papers are worthless.
 Acting as fur warden. which is also a part of his duties, Mir. Walker, since coming to Juneau, has seized four beaver skins, one land otter and one mink. The two last named being un- prime. The holder of the beaver skins did not give satisfactory reason for having them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
GEN. CARR DIES
 AT NORTH YAKIMA

NORTH YAKIMA, Jan. 21. - Gen. Eugene NJ. Carr, the Seattle lawyer and former mining operator in Alaska, died here last night of cerebral hem orrhage.
 Gen. Carr was a pioneer of Alaska, first going to the Yukon in the early sos. He returned to Seattle. but not to remain until after he had come to the North several times afterward. He spent many years, all told, on the Yu- kon, and was prominent in the early days of Circle City, Dawson, Rampant and Fairbanks.
 Gen. Carr was a law partner at va rious times and brother.in.law of liar old Preston, one of the leading mem. bers of the Seattle bar. They were practicing law together at the time of Gen. Carr's death. For many years L. c. Gilman, president of the North Bank railroad and formerly assistant president of the Great Northern. was a member of the firm.
 Gen. Carr got his title from long service in the Washington National Guard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
JUNEAU DEMOCRATS
 JOIN BIG LEAGUE

Action was taken by the Juneau Democratic club at last nights meet ing in the club headquarters in the Ma. lony building, to become 5filiated with the National League of Democratic clubs. The matter was Introduced by resolution directing the secretary to make application for membership for the Juneau club in the National league of clubs.
 Other matters of importance includ- ed the reading of several letters from other Democratic clubs of Alaska and the meeting took on the nature of a love feast, Interesting and enthusias. tic communications were received from the Democratic clubs at Seward, Wrangell and Haines Representative N. J. svin6seth, Of -wrangell. writes that they will have a very strong or. ganization at that place.
 Taken altogether the meeting last night was very interesting, and al- though the attendance was not large. what was lacking in numbers was made up in enthusiasm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
PRESIDENT SHOWS NTEREST IN ALASKAN PRODUCTS
BOLD ATTEMPT
 AT HOLDUP

A bold attempt at hold.up occurred on the basin road at four o'clock this morning, in which the desperate got off second best-but his victim was delayed. Neil vanHouten. electrician in the employ of Alaska Gastineau Min ing company at Perseverance mine, at, ter visiting during the night with his family in Juneau, started at an early hour this morning for Perseverance mine. When abreast of a cliff of rock on the basin road an unknown man suddenly lunged out from the dark corner. The attack was sudden, but in self-detense Mir. VanHouten grap- pied with his opponent and commenced putting in some hard jolts with his visitor, landing wherever possible. At last he succeeded in knocking the at- tacking party into an unresisting state and then unable to see if there were others about, retreated to town, wait ing for daylight before resuming his journey.
 The party who made the attack re- covered sufficiently to take himself out of sight before daylight ...
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
Indications Are That
 NeIChina Is To Be Good

VALDEZ. Jan. 21.-Angus McDoug- al. a we'll known Fairbanks miner. ar rived here yesterday from Nelchina. He says there is no longer any doubt bu, that the camp will be a large pro- ducer. He has ordered an Empire drill with a fye-inch core, and will re- turn to the camp to continue working.
 There are 25O men and three women in the Nelchina camp. according to Mir. McDougal.
 Guy Birch. Seattle attorney. and his wife have secured good claims.
 Grifiths brothers, Of Fairbanks, have taken options from Knik owners of three claims on Crooked creek and have a Keystone drill with a nine-inch core working. They are to pay $sO,OOO for the three claims.
 New Discovery on Dublin euleh.
 A new discovery has been made on Dublin gulch IS miles from Crooked creek. The gulch Is small. containing only four claims, and having only IS inches Of pay dirt. The pans run from 25 cents to $1 each.
 A Negro. named Irving. was the first man to reach bed rock on Shovel creek. He struck bottom at depth of 40 feet. and has good coarse gold. though he has not yet reached the pay streak.
 Water has driven many out.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
PoIndexter Defends Boring Coal.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-Discussing the Alaska railroad bill yesterday Sen ator Miles Poindexter, of Washington, answered the arguments of those Sen- ators who have attempted to belittle the result of the tests of the Boring field coal. He read a report of the Ma. tional Bureau of Mines, which sets forth that the coal from the Boring riv- CT field tested aboard the Maryland was not in such a state as to demon strate fairly the quality of the coal that is there The report said that the coal had not been properly han. dled; that 1t had been exposed to the weather for year, and when burned on the Maryland it was mixed with rocks and other foreign matter. In spite of all this Senator Poindexter said the test had shown the Alaskan product had nearly S0R of the ef- nciency of the best naval coal mined in the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
.FINANcIER URGES AMERICANS
 TO LOOK TOWARD SOUTH

NEW YORK, Jan. 21-Before sailing on the La France for Europe, John Hays Hammond, speaking of the Pa mama Canal and it's effect on South American trade, said:
 "The canal will increase South Amer ican trade enormously. It is time that our people, especially the manufactur. CTS, began to educate themselves on South American countries. South Americans know a great deal more about North America than North Amer jeans know about South America. It would be well for our merchants and manufacturers to begin preparing to take advantage of the wonderful op- portunities the canal will afford"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
Alaska Bill Great Measure.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21. - Senator William S. Kenyon, of Iowa, speaking in support of the Alaska railroad bill yesterday afternoon, characterized 1t as "a great constructive measure" Us. ing it as a text, he commenced upon the way railroads have been financed in the past. He showed how $24,000,. 900 of the stock of the New York and New Haven did not represent the in- vestment of single dollar. He said that this amount had been loaded upon the backs of the people," He added that the profits of such deals, and, he said, there have been many of them, may be found in the bank accounts of the same people "who have sought to plunder Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
CHARLIE BROWN GETS
 SUSPENDED SENTENCE

Charlie Brown a handsome young Indian from Haines, who had entered plea of guilty to the crime of giv. ing liquor to Indians. was this morn ing given a suspended sentence by Judge R. w. Jennings. Attorney John Reagan addressed the court setting forth that it was his first offense; that he was a good hard working man. As sistant District Attorney H. H. Fol som confirmed the statements largely and the court after questioning the youth and warning him that any fur ther infraction would bring punish ment said that he would give him a chance and let him go with sentence suspended.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
SEATTLE ATTORNEYS HERE
 FOR TRANSPORTATION TRIALS

Judge w. G. Bogle. Ira Bronson, w. B. Stratton. and Bruce Shorts, well known lawyers of Seattle who are as- sociated with local attorneys in the big transportation suits that are to be held early next month, arrived in Juneau on the Princess Sophia last night. They are staying at the Alas kan Hotel.
 Mir. Bronson says that there has certainly been some wonderful changes in Juneau since he was here one year ago. The improved conditions call forth words of praise from every mem Der of the party. It is not known as yet when the principals in the cases will arrive in Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
FRANK eARREcHT GETS
 DISTRICT ATToRNEsHIP

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-President Woodrow Wilson yesterday evening nominated Francis A. Garrecht, of Wal. la Walla, to be United States District Attorney for the Eastern Washington district, with headquarters at Spo. kane.
 Mir. Garrecht has been a leader in Democratic political affairs of his State for many years. He is a leading lawyer of Southeastern Washington, and popular orator. He served one term in the Washington legislature where he was a leading member of the House judiciary committee. He was supported for appointment by the regular Democratic organization.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
"WE SHOULD WORRY"
 CLUB WILL DANCE

Announcement is made that the We Should Worry" club will give dance on Saturday evening February 21. In- yitations will be issued soon. The de- lighttul dances given by this club are eagerly looked forward to by those who are fortunate enough to belong or to be on the invitation list.
 The next affair promises to surpass all others in every way. The plans now being considered include decora- tions and refreshments of lavish na- ture and the committees having the af- fair in hand are perfectly competent to carry those plans out, It is ex- pected that luncheon will be served for the party in the new dining room of the Hotel Cain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
MRS. JENNINGS RETURNS
 FROM SOUTHERN VISIT

Mrs. Robert w. Jennings. wife of Judge Jennings, returned on the Prin- cess Sophia this morning from the South. Judge and Mrs. Jennings spent the holidays with their daughter, Miss Cordelia. who is at school in Seattle. Mrs. Jennings remained there for two weeks after Judge Jennings left for the North to open court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
JUNEAU ELECTS DELEGATES
 FOR THE GRAND IGLoo

At last nights meeting of Juneau Ig- loo, No. 6. Pioneers of Alaska, dele gates were chosen to the Grand Igloo, which meets in Nome It was also de- cided that hereafter there will be but two meetings each month. one for business and the other for social af- fairs at which efforts will be made to have the families of Pioneers attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
MAN KILLED WIFE
 AT HER REQUEST

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Civilian Eberwein, aged so years, accused of killing his wife, told the court that his wife had begged him to kill her and end her sufferings. He confessed that he had beaten her to death. ED. erwein was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
QUEBEC LEGISLATURE
 CHARGED OF GRAFT

MONTREAL, Jan. 21.-The Montre. al Daily Mail in its news columns and on it's editorial page today makes sen. sational charges of graft and bribery against the provincial parliament at Quebec. It says that it has the proof that incredible corruption among the members of the legislature at Quebec exists. We know" it continues, "that money has been paid to members of the legislature for legislation"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
UNION VETERAN ACCUSED
 OF KILLING PARTNER

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21.-Wilson E. Davis, Union veteran, has been charged with the murder of William Gardner Wheeler, his business partner. It is alleged that Davis burned Wheel CTS home in order to secure the in. surance upon 1t, and that Wheeler per ished in the flames.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
SENATOR CULLUM IS
 NEAR DEATHS DOOR

SPRINGFIELD, H., Jan. 21.-A pri. vate telegram received from Washing ton says that former United States Senator Shelby M. Cullom is near deaths door.
 Senator Cullom retired from the Sen- ate at the expiration of his term last March, being succeeded by Senator James Hamilton Lewis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
EMERY VALENTINE
 SUING FOR SALARY

The suit of Emery Valentine against the Boston Group Gold Mining com pany for back salary alleged to be due as secretary of the company went to trial yesterday before a jury of six in the district court The plaintiff is by J. H. Cobb and the de- fense by Vim & Burton. The jury consists of the following: K. O, John son, s. c. Holt, Jerry Cashen, John Lockhardt, D. NJ. Boutwell,, George Bayless.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
RESERVE COMMITTEE
 AT SEATTLE SOON

SEATTLE, Jan. q. - Secretary of the Treasury wm. G. McAdoo, secre- tary of Agriculture David F. Houston, and Comptroller of the Currency John Skelton Williams, constituting the Fed eral reserve organization committee, will arrive in Seattle next Wednesday to consider Seattle's claims to re- gional reserve bank.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
N. Y. BANKER FOLLOWS
 LEAD OF J. P. MORGAN

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-The refusal of E. c. Converse to be elected pres ident of the Bankers Trust in New York is believed to be his first step in retiring from as many as possible of the Is directorates he holds, in. cluding the United tSates Steel, Amer ican Can and American Bank Note Go.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
LORD STRATHCONA
 DIES AT LONDON

LONDON, Jan. 21.-Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal died here this morn- ing, aged 93 years.
 Donald Alexander Smith created by Victoria Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal for his work in building the Ca nadian Pacific railroad, usually re- ferred to as Lord Strathcona, was born in 1920. He has often been called "Canada's Empire Builder" and for many years he served as Canadian commissioner at London. His heir is the Hon. Mrs. Robert Howard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
NORTHWESTERN SAILS
 FOR NORTHERN POINTS

SEATTLE, Jan. 21. - The North. western sailed for Alaska last night. She had the following passenger for Juneau:
 c. G. McKinnon, O. Olson and wife, A. c. Nelson, C. s. Spaulding, L. F. Hansen, Chas. T. Waul, F. J. Moore, J. H. Myers, N. Mullen, Mrs. J. Lang. don, E. Billodeau, Louis Aisaa, Oscar Jensen, Robt. Carlson, J. Curtis, Ted Donohue, c. A. Gray, and thirteen steerage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
NEW YORKERS MAY
 HELP CHICAGO MERCHANTS

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-It is stated in New York that 10 well known mer- chants and business men have asso- ciated themselves into syndicate to advance $l,OOO,OOO to the Siegel, Coop CT Co. of Chicago, which has been earning sSOO,OOO to $5OO,OOO net year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
Presidents Trust Bills
 Now Before Congress

tees, and work upon them will begin immediately. It is believed that they will be reported back to Congress at an early date and that the debate db- on them will not be prolonged. It is hoped to have them all on the stat ute books before the opening of spring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
WIFE KILLS HERSELF
 BECAUSE HUBBY SCOLDED

TACOMA, Jan. 21. - Because her husband scolded her for letting the children disturb his slumber in the day time when he was of duty, Mrs. Thomas, wife of J. F. Thomas, a North. ern Pacific train dispatcher, committed suicide.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l,-Five bills designed to carry out the suggestions of President Woodrow Wilson with reference to the regulation of trusts were introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives today. The bill were all referred to the commit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
BASKET BALL HOP"
 WAS A SUCCESS

The benefit dance given by friends of the Juneau high school basketball team in Elks' hall last night was pro- nounced success. Everyone present had a fine time. Gov and Mrs. J. F. A. Strong. Mir. and Mrs. B. L. Thane, MT. and Mrs. W. E. Britt, MT. and Mrs. J. F. Pugh. Mir. and Mrs. George Bur ford, patrons of the affair. were pres ent. and there were many from Doug las and Treadwell. Excellent music was furnished by the Juneau orchestra with Prof. Sumpt as violinist. Dancing continued until F o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
Asking New Trial.

Attorney J. H. Cobb has filed mo. tion asking for new trial in the two cases of the Pacific Coast company against N. B. Johnson and Theodore Torgehsen, respectively, in which the plaintiff was given a verdict for cer- tain parcels of lands on Front street.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
QUESTION OF INVESTIGATION
 LEFT TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The inves. tigation as to whether the steel cor. poration received illegal rebates is to be left to the discretion of the Attor. ney-General by the Interstate Com. merce Commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
Wilson Visits Alaska
 Exhibits in Washington

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21-After read ing his message to the two branches of Congress yesterday, President Woodrow Wilson visited and inspect ed the Alaska exhibit of the New Se- attle Chamber of Commerce that is on exhibition in the Senate office building. He expressed himself as delighted with the evidence of the permanent wortE of the Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
NEW CORPORATION.

The Alaska Free Gold Mining Co.,, a Seattle corporation with a capital stock of S1,OOO.OOO in one-dollar shares, has filed articles with Secretary Chas. E. Davidson. The incorporators are P. S. Bartholf. Ira Isaacs, George H. Thomas, Ivan L. Hyland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
BRAZILIAN BANK FAILS
 FOR SUM OF $4,500,000

RIO DE JANERIo, Brazil. Jan. 21.- Liabilities of the failed Companhia h. corporadora ofa Brazil are placed at i$4.5OO,OOO. About 100 rural banks are involved.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
S5,OOO REWARD FOR
 F. LEWIS CLARK

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 21.- A reward of $5,OOO has been offered for the discovery of F. Lewis Clark, the Spokane millionaire, if alive. All eff. forts to discover his whereabouts have thus far failed. His wife still insists that he is not dead
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
oRpHgums NEW OPERATOR.

John T. Spickett announces that he has secured J. B. Bergeron, an expert operator for the orpheum theatre The new man comes high ly recommended and Mir. Spickett has every confidence that he will give en- tire satisfaction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
CABINET OFFICER AGAINST
 INVISIBLE CONSOLIDATION

NEW YORK, Jan. q. - Attorney General James c. McReynolds would oppose pro rata distribution of Vest ern Union stock, owned by the Ameri- can Telephone among stockholders of that company. The Attorney-General holds that the two wire companies are natural competitors, whereas the Union Pacific and the Baltimore & Ohio are not natural competitors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
CUBAN BAND TO ,tI
 ATTEND EXPOSITION

HAVANA, Jan. 21.-Havana has de- cided to send its municipal band, an organization of worldwide fame, to the exposition at San Francisco. An ap- propriation of $12,OOO will be made to defray the expense of the journey and $5,OOO for the acquisition of new in. struments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
LAPS TO REOPEN
 CALIFORNIA QUESTION

TOKYO, Jan. 21.-Foreign Minister Makino announced today that Japan regards as unsatisfactory the replies of the United States to her protests in connection with califeshia's land leg lslatlon. He said; Japan recognizes the necessity of elaborating other plans for the solution of the question. The nature of these plans I am as yet un- ably Q report" Y
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
PROUTY WILL NOT
 RUN FOR SENATOR

BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 21.-On the advice of his physician, Interstate Commerce Commissioner Prouty has decided not to enter the race for the United States senatorship from Yer. mont.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
More Sentences.

This afternoon Judge R. w. Jen- nings sentenced H. Cassada to six months and Frank Strom to two months in the Federal jail for selling liquor to Indians. Both plead guilty. Jim Hamilton, an Indian who plead guilty to a similar offense, also was given a suspended sentence on rec ommendatlon from the district ator. news office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
FORD PEOPLE ADOPT
 S5 MINIMUM WAGE

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 21.-In addi- ton to a profit-sharing basis for it's employees the Ford Automobile com pany has adopted a $5 minimum wage scale.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
Whlskey Cases.

Frank Strom and H. Cassada each this morning pleaded guilty to the in- dictments charging them with selling liquor to Indians and J, Wilson and H. Mashette indicted for similar ot- fense, entered pleas of not guilty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21

Francis A. Garrecht is a cousin by marriage of Judge Thomas R. Lyons, formerly of Juneau. Mrs. Garrecht was Miss Lyons, daughter of the Wal. la Walla banker, uncle of Judge Lyons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
JAcKLINs MINE IN PICTURES.

Col. D. c. Jacklln's mine, the, Utah Copper, at Bingham, Utah, one of the largest in the world will be shown at Jaxon's rink tonight and tomorrow night, in full operation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
TWO BUFFALO NICKELS
 CONFUSE NEW WORKERS

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-Much con fusion has been caused throughout New York City and the country be- cause the government has coined two widely different buffalo nickels of the same design and same date.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
MAN MURDERS WIFE TO
 MARRY STEP-DAUGHTER

GALEsBURG, Ill, Jan, 21.-Robert Higgins confessed yesterday that he had murdered his wife so that he could marry his step-daughter, Julia Flake, aged fifteen years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
ANDERsoNs ORCHESTRA.

Is now open for engagements for high class entertainments, dancing parties. receptions. concert work, etc. ; any number of musicians furnished 1-2I-3t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
cooman Indicted Again.

The grand jury this morning re- turned another indictment against Henry Cooman, charging him with sending unmailable matter through the mails.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21

The Princess Sophia arrived from the South late last night and left for Skagway. She will sail South from Ju- neau tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
wIIIIs HooIIs eots suspened Sentence

WILLS HooIIs Gets Suspeneo oenIeHSe'
 Willis Hoolis, who plead guilty to the indictment charging selling liquor to Indians. was given a suspended sem tence by Judge Rsaw. Jennings last evening after Attorney H. B. LeFevre had put up an eloquent appeal for clemency. Hoolis lives at Douglas and works for the Treadwell company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21

Miss Louise Anderson has returned from the South, and is organizing more dancing classes in this city. She spent her holiday vacation at Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Twenty-four hours ending at D. m.: Maximum-2S.
 Minimum-21.
 Clear and calm.
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DISTRICT COURT NOTES
Rollins Exonerated.

The grand jury returned not a true bill in the case of George Rollins, charged with larceny.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
Another WhIskeY Case.

The grand jury brought in true bill indicting Victor Santenen for the crime of selling liquor to Indians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
Arralaned.

John Sacoff. Russian was this morning arraigned on the indictment of selling liouor to Indians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21
Secret indictment.

This morning the grand jury re- turned one secret indictment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21

HINTS TO THE WISE-U-No Lini- ment for all rheumatic and other pains. J. w. Doran's Drug Store. 1-15-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21

Collector of Customs J. r. Pugh, re- turned from Ketchikan on the Jeff erson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-21

Among the Juneau.bound passengers on the Spokane will be Judge w. B. stuot, Mayor Jesse Jensen, G. w. Hinchman, J. H. Combs, I. H. King and Deputy Marshal w. s. Harding.