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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
JUNEAU THEATRE.

Tonight the J.H.S. band will give their concert and entertainment, in addition to the music the following moving picture show will be given:
 "A Gentleman, but not Like Others" "a laughable farce.
 Golden Gate Park"-Views of the park, prodced under the personal di- rection of S. S. Hutchinson, president of the American Film Mfg. Go. Of special interest as part of the site of the Exposition of 1915.
 "The Speed Bear" How Fred beat the best of them in his antiquated car.
 May and December"- very inter- esting story of how the attempt of Dr. Jones to force his daughter into an unwelcome marriage was foiled by the help of Indians whom she had befriend. ed.
 Only one performance, beginning at S:15 o'clock.
 Admission for tonight: soc; children 25c; no reservations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
PORCUPINE SECTION
 LOOKING GOOD NOW

Supt. J. c. Hayes of the Alaska road commission, who arrived last night from Lynn canal ports, brings good reports from the Chilcat and Por- cupine sections. The government road up the Chilcat valley is said to be in fine condition. Mining men are beginning the seasons actiyities.r- On glacier cfeek. The snow on the Por. cupine is practically all gone and min ing men are beginning the seasons activities. They are already sluicing on some of the claims. The glacier creek mining people are getting in 15O tons of hydraulic pipe for mining operations.
 q never saw the valley so beauti- ful as it is now" said Mir. Hayes. Strawberries are in blossom now The roadside and fields are one riot of bloom and the atmosphere is bur dened with the sweet perfume of count less variety of wild flower"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
ATLIN FIRE LOSSES
 AMOUNT TO S1OO,OOC

SKHGwAY, May 26.-An Atlln dis patch in the Skngway Alaskan places tue losses from Saturdays Ire at the British Columbia mining town at $100, 900.
 The dispatch says:
 "The following buildings and con, tents are a total loss, no insurance: E. l.. Pillman, Mrs. D. Fl. McDonald Macintosh & Dickson, groceries; Jules Eggert, jeweler; J. B. Kershaw, hard ware; Overseas club; T. A. James drugs and dry goods Kootenay hotel Vancouver hotel, Grand hotel; post. office and Dominion telepragh office Prof. Read, photographer, and large number of residences. The fire was caused by boiling tar on stove in Pillman's store. The flames spread rapidly and practically nothing was saved. The total loss was about $100,' OO0."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
YOUNG CO.'S TIGERS
 WILL EAT ANYWAY

Charley Carter and his bunch of IT. ger kittens are feeling quite frisky over the good news coming from Whitehorse that meal tickets are all ready provided for the working mem- bers of the aggregation. The sports committee is the generous donor of the good eats.
 Other news contained in the letter from the secretary of the sports com. mittee is that if four teams play base ball on that day No. and No. 2 will play first and the winners of this game will play the winners of the game be- tween No. 3 and No. 1, for the first and second prize, respectively.
 Carte1s Kittens.
 The Tigers will be represented by the following members: Frye, Wright, Smith, Harris, Momb, Brennan, Zott, Mosier, Cornell, Mahr, Woodland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
PIONEER MINING CO!
 OWNED GOLD DUST

SAN FRANCISCO, May 27. - The United States Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday handed down a decision holding that $14,345 obtained on gold dust at the Seattle assay office by John Tiberg, former foreman of the Pioneer Mining company, of Nomen belongs to that corporation.
 .Tiberg had been arrested and tried for the theft of the gold dust from the Pioneer Mining company's sluice boxes. but was acquitted. Despite the verdict of the jury in the criminal case, the company began proceedings to recover the money, and the judg- ment of the appellate court sustain ing the contention of the company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
"A MOTHERS FATE"-eood Feature
 at Grand Theatre.

The Grand presents to it's patrons a very interesting feature tonight, "A Mothers Fate" in two parts. Every woman should see this wonderful pro- duction. A play of a young daughter not wanting to obey her mothers ad- vice, drifts into the gay life of the world, and the terrible results. This play has been acted on the stage in the leading theatres in Europe and America.
 "who Will Marry Mary" a side hit ter.
 "The Heart of Child" depicting a relationship between two boys, one very rich and the other very poor Thanhouser production.
 "In the Welp' and Serves You Right" are the laughable comedies that surely closes a good show.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
FREE TOLLS REPEAL
 BILL VOTE NEXT WEEK

WASHINGTON, May 27.-1he vote that 1t was hoped to secure today on the free tolls repeal bill will go over until early next week Several Sena- tors are yet to speak on the measure.
 Interest in the tolls repeal bill is luke warm, as the result has been dis. counted. It is conceded that the bill will pass, and little attention is being paid to the debate.
 Gore's Poll for Repeal slll.
 Senator T. P. Gore has boiled S67 delegates to the Baltimore convention on the free tolls repeal bill, and TOP are for the bill; 127 against 1t and SS noncommlttal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
PREsBYTERIANs ARE FOR
 LOCAL MISSION GOVERNMENT

CHICAGO, May 27.-The Presbyter. ian General Assembly decided to grant more control over home missions to local Synods and Presbyteries in. stead of vesting so much authority in the general board.
 The assembly also declared for Ma. tional prohibition and against cigar cite smoking. Pastors were urged to withdraw from social clubs that serve alcoholic liquors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
VAS
 READY FOR WAR

NEW YORK. Mae f-Former Pres ident Theodore RoS evelt, testifying in a civil suit againsi President White of the mine workers, said that he was ready to take measures equivalent to action in time of war" to end the an .thracite coal strike of 1902, even if such action had brought on an eff. fort to impeach him,
 He said he had planned to send Federal troops into the field and had given Gen. schoheld orders ito act practically as receiver for the mines. He said he told Geh. schoheld to pay no heed to orders from courts"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
JUNEA ucHARTER K. OF c.
 NOW BEING CONSIDERED

R. C. Hurley has had a recent let ter from the secretary of the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus in which it Is stated that the matter of granting charter for the Juneau council Is now receiving attention and will be passed upon soon. Maurice Leehey, the we'll known Seattle attor- ney who is now in Juneau on business, is prominent fourth degree member of the order who has been working hard in the interest of the Juneau or garization with the object of securing a charter for 1t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
FOUND AT oRPHEuM.

Tonight the Orpheum will present the two-reel Lubin feature, "The Lost Son." this is an interesting story from beginning to end and shows a very exciting race track scene.
 "The Dancer"-a drama by the Ed ison Co.,, is from the pen of James Oppenheimer
 "Sweeneys, and the Million" is a comedy of the money spender, by the Selig Co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
AssAYER sTEeMAN MOVES
 INTO NEW QUARTERS

W. c. Stegman. the we'll known Ju- neau assayer, has moved his assay office and laboratory to new quarters on the waterfront at the foot of Court House hill near the stairs leading to the beach from Hogan's flats. The place can be reached by the stairs mentioned or by taking the water lev el plank from the Pacific Coast dock at the foot of Main street
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
MRS. coNLEY IS BURIED
 AT EVERGREEN CEMETERY

The funeral of Mrs. Rose Anne Con- ley, wife of Peter Conley, of this city, occurred yesterday morning at the Catholic church. Mass was said at g a. m., and interment was at 10 a. m. in the Catholic burying ground at Ev- ergreen cemetery. Many friends of de- ceased in her life time and Mir. Conley, including members of the Eagles lodge and the ladies of the Catholic church congregation, were at the funeral.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
JUNEAU BOY SCOUTS
 TO PLAY DOUGLAS AGAIN

The Juneau Boy Scouts are arrang- ing to play another game of baseball with the Douglas Boy Scouts in the near future. The game will be played at Douglas.
 The Juneau boys won the game with Douglas last week by score of s to 6. The papers erroneously stated that the Douglas boys were the vic tors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
F. ". BRADLEY PARTY
 INSPECTING PROPERTY

President F. w. Bradley, of the Treadwell and Alaska-Juneau mining and milling institutions, accompanied by J. H. Mckenzie with whom he is associated, General Superintendent R. A. RinGie and J. D. Galloway. the San Francisco consulting engineer, today inspected the work being done on the Alaska.Juneau properties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
AL-KI SAILS NORTH.

SEATTLE, Nal 27.--The Al-Ki sail ed for Alaska last night with the fol lowing named passengers: A. G. Gil more, F. Johnson, J. A. Carlson, Chas Morse, w. B. Holbrook, Gerald H Jones, M. D. McMahon, John Slave Edward Cavanaugh, P. J. Downey Frank Giles, Martin Dosner, A. Cad dock, Walter Stone and eighteen steer age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
CORPORATIONS FILE.

The following have filed articles of incorporation with Charles E. David. son, Secretary of the Territory:
 Behring Dredging Co.,, of New York, capital S10O,OOO; incorporators, Dan. Tel B. Murray. J. Cotter Cornell, Al. bert T. Maurice, Francis l.. Madden, John Ferguson,jr.; John F. Matthews, of Taylor, Alaska, is resident agent.
 Maid of Mexico Mining Co.,, of Wash ington. capital S1OO,OO0; incorporators, Edward E. Harvey, Harrison E. liar yey, George Smith and Leonard P, Smith.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
M A ARINE NOTES
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 The Mariposa will be due to arrive from the South at D. m., and sail Westward at 10.
 The Spokane arriving from Skag. way is scheduled to sail for the South at o'clock tomorrow morning. The Admiral Evans will arrive from the South tomorrow night or early Friday morning.
 The Northwestern is expected from the Westward Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.
 The Al-Ki is scheduled to arrive from the South Sunday.
 The Cordova was due to arrive from the South this afternoon.
 The Jefferson sails from Seattle to- night.
 The Admiral Sampson is expected from the Westward Monday. The Georgia sailed for Skagway to- day noon.
 The Dolphin sailed for Seattle last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
SURVEYING SKAGWAY
 ROAD TO SUMMIT NOW

The survey for the government wag on road from Slxagway to the interna tional boundary at White Pass Is now underway, according to Supt. J. C. Hayes of the Alaska road commis sion, and the people of Skagway are all happy.
 The line was tentatively located as far as. old White Pass City by Supt Hayes andE T. Merry. who was ern' ployed by the Alaska road commission to survey the proposed road. MT Merry and two assistants are now making the survey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
sEATTLE MAN LOOKING
 FOR BUSINESS LOCATION

Mir. and Mrs. Fay L. Walt are re- cent arrivals in Juneau. who came with view of locating and making their home here. MT. Walt was for some time connected with the Bartell drug store in Seattle and is now look ing for location to establish himself in the business in Juneau If suit able location Is not obtained here they will probably go farther North.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
SHIP EQUIPMENT
 FOR ALASKA ROAD
t

SEATTLE, May s7-Horeses and other equipment and outfit for the board of engineers of Inc Alaska rail. way commission will be shipped on the Dirigo. sailing today. The horses and supplies will be 6lscharged by the Dirigo at Ship creek 2n Renal penin' sula, where the coprlhission will es' tablish it's Headquarters camp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
MEDIATORS DISCUSS
 ACTUAL PEACE PLANS

NIAGARA FALLS, Canada, May 27.
 Details of an actual plan for the pacifcation of Mexico are now under discussion by the mediators and del, egates to the peace conference accord ing to a statement given out by Jus tice Joseph Fucker Lamar, one of the American delegates. Justice Lamar would not make a statement as to the plan other than to say that all inter ests involved in the troubles of that country are being considered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
HUMBOLDT ARRIVES.

The Humboldt, arriving from the South this afternoon. brought the fol. lowing passengers for Juneau; John Rustgard. Mrs. Rustgard. J. B. Kelley, Mrs. E. Moore, J. W. Leonard, Mrs. P. E. Jackson, Mrs. John Museth, and 12 second class.
 For Douglas-Mrs. J. Ruchart and son, Add Smith. and five second class.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
STONE AND WEBSTER
 TO INVADE ALASKA

SEATTLE, May 27.--Stone and Web ster have dispatched representative to Alaska with the view of establish. ing central power plant on the Lit. tie Susitna on the line of the pro posed railroad in Alaska to provide power at all seasons of the year to quartz miners in that vicinity.
 Stone and Webster, of Boston, are the principal owners of the street car system of Seattle, Tacoma and other cities. They are large general con- tractors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

The Methodist Sunday Shcool will hold it's annual picnic at Nevada creek Saturday. weather permitting. Trans portation for all members of the school. People not members of the school are invited and will be charged 50 cents for the round trip. Every body bring a lunch. A later notice will state time and place of departure.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
GERMANS CHEER FRANCE
 IN THEIR RElCHSTAG

BERLIN, May 27.--"vive la France" was shouted in the German Reichstag for the first time on record at the end of speech by Socialist, Herr Wen. del, who had been saying that French and German workmen were in hearty accord in their desire for peace and friendship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
Costa RIcans Leary of Americans.

NEW YORK, May 27.-Prominent Costa Ricans who have arrived in New York say that strong anti-American feeling has arisen in that country on account of the seizure of Vera Cruz and the belief that the United States will take Mexico and annex 1t, and then start on march of conquest to the isthmus. Police, 1t Is said, have had to be called in to break up meet ings of indignation and protest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27

ARE YOU GAINING OR LoslNe?-
 The Juneau Drug Co.. "the store that has what you want when you want it." has a new Fairbanks scale. Bring your baby to be weighed; rree. It tells you your height and weight. Opposite Alaskan Hotel. Phone 25O. --5-21-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
wRANeELLITEs TO GET
 TITLE TO TOWNSHIP

A letter received by the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce from the De- partment of the Interior says that the old surveys of the townsite by N. B. Whitfield will be checked up, new sur veys made where required and all ar engagements completed for the appoint ment of townsite trustee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
SENATOR PITTMAN LEAVES
 FOR ALASKA JULY 18th

A letter from Washington City con yeys the information that Senator Key Pittmnn. of Nevada, chairman of the Senate committee on Territories. will leave Washington for Alaska about July 18th. It was not announced who would be in the Senator's party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
CENSUS OF ALASKA SEALS
 WILL BE TAKEN AT ONCE

wAsHINGToNN. May 27. = With perfected plans for taking the census of the Alaska seals, experts of the Department of Commerce will depart from Seattle on the cutter Mccullough, sailing about June 9th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
IMPORTANT MEETING
 OF ELKS TONIGHT

There will be an important meeting of Juneau Lodge No. APO, B.POE., at the lodge room this evening. May 27. at the usual hour. Important business. including the election of secretary to succeed Earle c. Jameson. will be transacted. All members and visiting Elks are requested to attend.
 c. F. FORREST. FER.
 E. c. JAMESON, Secy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
INJUNCTION SUIT.

The owners of the Casey Shatuck addition have filed an injunction suit against Albert Martin. alleging that he is attempting to take possession of certain tide lands in front of a DOT tion of the Casey-Shattuck addition belonging to the plaintiffs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
c. A. EBY GETS EIGHTEEN
 MONTHS AT M'NElL ISLAND

VALDEZ, May 27.--C. A. Eby, who plead guilty to an indictment charg ing him with embedding $7,500 from the bank of S. Blum and company, al Cordova, was sentenced by Judge F. M. Brown to serve IS months in the United States penitentiary at Me NeiPs island, Washington.
 No indictment for kuppler.
 The grand jury refused to return an indictment against Judge Kuppler, of Kenai, who was held charged with the of government funds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27

Best apartment house location in Juneau for sale, so 17O. The Ma. deau property, next to Rockers. Two buildings on the property bringing in 5000 per year. Terms can be ar ranged to suit. 5-22-6t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
MISS SoWERBY TO TEACH
 SKAGWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL

Miss Nina Sowerby, of Juneau, daughter of MT. and Mrs. I. Sowerby, of this city. has been elected a mem. Der Of the teaching stan of the Skag. way public school. Miss Sowerby will graduate from the University of Wash. ington this year, getting her degree as q Bachelor of Arts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
THE ADMIRAL SAMPSON
 VIII ARRINE

The Admiral Sampson will be two days late, arriving from the Westward, on account of making extra trips with the excursion party. She makes all Cook Inlet points including Knik and nliamna, and then goes to Kodiak. A day will also be consumed at Cordova so the excursionists can so out over the Copper river railroad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
THE ALASKAN.

C. c. Cornwall. Phoenix. Ariz.; c. B. Cling. Missouri; F. W. Bradley, J. H. Mckenzie, James c. Wallace, San Srancisco. D. c. Witherspoon. Oscar Nordstrom, Archie Pollard, Washing ton, D. C.; Mrs. NJ. NJ. Garwood, Mrs. R. L. Finch, Seattle; George Black. mer, J. Ball, city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
MRS. DoHERTY COMING
 TO JOIN HUSBAND

E. J. Doherty was in from Persever- ance last night. He is expecting Mrs. Doherty and their child to join him on the arrival of the Jefferson, sail ing from Seattle tonight. They will live in one of the cottages at Perse- yerance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
Elnhtlna at euaymas.

DOUGLAS, Ariz., May T.-There has been four days rather heavy fight ing at Guaymas. A sortie by the Fed erals to drive the Constitutionalist ar tillery back so as to prevent the shell ing of the trenches was repulsed. The Federals still occupy the city
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
MADOO MAY RUN
 FOR U s. SENATOR

WASHINGTON, May 27. - That friends of Secretary of the Treasury William c. McAdoo will try to induce him to become a candidate for the United States Senate from New York to succeed, Senator Elihu Root is the gossip in Washington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
cHEIP WHIPS pETRosKEY.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 27.-Geo. Cheip knocked out Sailor D. Petroskey in the twelfth round of what was to be a 2O.round affair here last night. Both are middleweights.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
BoRAH PREDICTS UNION
 AND REPUBLICAN VICTORY

DETROIT, Mich, May 27.-Senator William b. Borah, of Idaho, speaking in this city, said tho trend of events is leading toward the re.uniting of the Republican party and their return to power in the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
whIte and RItchIe Elaht to a praw.

"hltc anu hIlCnle TISHt " HIa"'
 MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 27.-Char, lie White and Willie Ritchie fought ten rounds without decision last night, though the honors were with White who was the aggressor all the way through. The Wisconsin law does not permit decision. White is only 23 years old, and is from Chicago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
MITCHELL ASKS FOR NEW YORK CITY EXHIBIT

NEW YORK, May 27.-Mayor John Purroy Mitchell has asked the New York board of aldermen for an appro. priation of $100,000 to provide New York City with an official exhibit at the San Francisco fair next year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
Tamnlcn Ia In RuIna.

NEW YORK, May 27.-A Tampico special says it is ruin everywhere in Tampico. It is the only Mexican city that ever withstood a five-day's bonn. bardment from high power, modern. heavy artillery, and is nearly levelled to the earth. What the shells and solid shot began fire finished.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27

The jelly crowd, the good smokes, the pleasant play will make you happy day by day. Play pool at Burford's and take the kinks out of your liver. -2-16-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
Mlnorn want EsderaI control.

SEATTLE, May s7. = The Rocky Mountain Association of United Mine Workers of America adopted a reso' lution in favor of Federal control of the Colorado coal mines.
 Denver was chosen as the next meet, ing place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
REDUCTION IN HIGH COST OF
 LIVING,

Two punches of radishes, 5c; new potatoes, sc b.; 9 dozen oranges, 45c; strawberries for everybody. Just re- ceiyed fresh supply of vegetables on the Northwestern. Royal Fruit com pany. 5-22-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
LIMESTONE PROPERTY
 IS PROBABLY SOLD

The owners of the Enterprise group of lode mining claims at Limestone claim that the deal is practically closed whereby B. L. Thane and as. sociates will come into possession of the property.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
FULLER TO HEAR RUBY cITTs
 INCORPORATION APPLICATION

FAIRBANKS, May 26.-Judge Fred eric E. Fuller will hear Ruby's appli- cation for an incorporation election June 18th. The proposition was voted upon year ago and defeated. It is believed that 1t will carry now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
oesERvE nEcoRArloN pAY.

Business men generally will close their places of business in Juneau all day Saturday in observance of Mem orial Day. Tn order to accommodate the trade the stores will remain open until 10 o'clock on Friday night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27

Hello! We have just received a shipment of Panama straw, and are now ready to take orders for making ladies and gents Panama hats. Alas ka Cleaners and Dyers. Phone 299, tt
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
VERY REV. R. J. cRlMoNT
 LEAVES FOR SEATTLE

Very Rev. R. J. Crimont, prefect apostolic of the Catholic church. left for Seattle on the Dolphin last night for a hurried visit. He will return to Juneau after a short stay in the Pu- get Sound metropolis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
CHAMBERLAIN PROPOSES
 ANOTHER TOLLS LAW

WASHINGTON, May 27.- Senator George E. Chamberlain, of Oregon, to- day introduced bill providing tolls for passengers and freight passing through the Soo canal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27

LovERAs-now made in bond. un- der supervision of a government h. spector, are as fine as can be sold for 12k cents. Ask for the Monarch size.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
TEDDY CHALLENGES
 MAP MAKERS

WASHINGTON, May 27. = Former President Theodore Roosevelt, in a lecture to the National Geographic So- ciety yesterday. declared himself as the discoverer of the Duvida river in Brazil. He challenged the carto- graphers of all Nations to disprove the existence of the one.thousand.mile Duvida river, generally known as the "River of Doubt" He asserted that they have shown that they have much to learn, because their maps of the wilds of Brazil are all wrong"
 Roosevelt Eats Monkey Meat.
 Col. Roosevelt said that his party in Brazil, on account of the loss of their boats in the rapids, was compelled to eat monkey meat to eke out their ra. tions.
 Called on President.
 Shortly after his arrival in Wash ington, Col. Roosevelt called on Pres ident Wilson and chatted with him for some time.
 Later he met members or the dlplo- matic corps. with whom he exchanged a few words.
 Will Enter Campaign ThIs Year.
 Col. Roosevelt said to Progressive members of Congress, with whom he talked and whom he praised: q ex- pect to take my part in the campaign this year."