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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
WANT TO GO
 " TO SOUTH POLE

LONDON, Jan. 16.-since Sir Ernest Shackleton announced his new Antarc- tic expedition he has been receiving A constant stream of visitors, many volunteering to accompany him, while others offer all manner of suggestions profitable either to the expedition or to themselves.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
BERING COAL TESTS
 ARE DlSCOURAGING

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-A report to the House naval affairs committee on the preliminary tests of the coal of the Boring coal fields in Alaska, of which Admiral Griffin is in charge, says the results of the investigation thus far have been discouraging.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
GROSSCUP'S SON-IN-IAW
 COMMITS SELF-MURDER

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Isaac M. Jor, dan, clubman and son.in.law of form CT United States District Judge Peter S. Grosscup. killed himself last night in parlor of the Palmer House. Jor- dan was recently divorced from his yjfe
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
warning of the sakuraiima eruption the head of the Kugoshima observatory last night committed harikari.
Pre.Ident Aaks fOr Funds.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-President Woodrow Wilson, as head of the Ma tlonal Red Cross Society, has issued an appeal to the American people for funds with which to aid the stricken people of Japan resulting from the earthuuakes on sakura island.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
WILSON TO NAME
 BOARD IN 60 DAYS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-President Woodrow Wilson let it be known to. day that he will take sixty days in which to make the selections for the new currency board. He says the task is an important one as would be the naming of full Supreme Court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
COLD STORAGE MEN
 MAY BE PROSECUTED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The De- partment of Justice Investigation of "cold storage trust" has progressed so far that officials are confident they have found trails which will lead to prosecution under Sherman act for al legged combination.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
MILLIoNAIREs ENTER
 PAWNlNG BUSINESS

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-To obliterate the loan shark and enable American wage earners to borrow money at fair rates a s5,OOO,OOO chain of banks is to be formed, under the leadership of Jul ius Rosenwald of Chicago. Others in terested are Andrew Carnegie and Vincent Astor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
MICHIGAN STATE
 BANKS ARE BARRED

LANSING, Mich., Jan. 16.-Attorney- General Fellows of Michigan has hand ed down an opinion that Michigan State banks are prohibited by statute from coming in under the new cur rency law
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
GARRISON RECOMMENDS
 eoETHALs FOR GOVERNOR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison, in submit ting plan for the permanent govern. ment of the Panama canalszone to the recommended the appoint ment of Col. Goethals to be Governor of the zone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
SAMPSON SAILS ON
 ITS NEW SCHEDULE

SEATTLE, Jan. 16.-The Admiral Sampson sailed from this city last night on the vessels new schedule. She has the following passengers for Juneau: E. J. Atkinson. K. Knulson, Leon Wicksbrom, Harry c. Swartout, !. G. Gallohan, and w. E. Harmed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
ALASKAN HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following arrivals are register ed at the Alaskan Hotel: William Ma lony, J. Connors. Nome; B. F. Watson, George Fredell, A. E. Harris, Seattle; F. Terry, Iditarod; Tom Mugford. Geo. E. Brown, Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
HENRY EMILE CONFINED

Henry Emile. confined awaiting in- vestigation as to sanity. was found mentally all right and given a sen tence of five days for disorderly con- duct. by Judge J. B. Marshall of the commissioners court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
AUTOMOBILIST
 KILLS SEATTLE GIRL

SEATTLE. Jan. 16.-Miss Beryl Bill, a laundry girl, was run down and killed last night by an automobile driy- en by S. w. Boswell. local real es- tate dealer. Boswell was so drunk that he was unable to give an account of himself when he was taken to jail
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
GEN. HUERTA's FINANCE
 MINISTER QUITS OFFICE

PARIS, Jan. 16.-Mexican Minister of Finance De La Lama has cabled his resignation to Provisional Presi- dent Huerta as a protest against the latter's repudiation of the interest on the National debt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
CHICAGO MEAT BUSINESS
 LARGER THAN EVER

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Eivestock esti- mated at $565,OOO,OOO was received at the Chicago stock yards during 1913, exceeding all previous records.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16
BRITISH COLUMBIA
 MINER IS DROWNED

VANCOUVER, B. C., Jan. 16.-J. D. Sword, an extensive British Columbia quartz operator, was drowned here yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16

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., 1914-01-16
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Twenty-four hours ending at D. m.: Maximum-37. Minimum-2S. Clear.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16

TOKYO, Jan. 16.-rThe commander of the relief naval squadron estimates the number of dead on Sal1ura island to number 1000. The exact loss of life will never be known, but deducting the rescued from the estimated populG- tlon places the total loss at that num- Der.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16

Japanese Official Commits Suicide.
 YOKOHAMA, Jan. 16.-Because he las been criticised for failing to give
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16

New Steel Cap" chisels; sells at sight, try them. Stanley Bed Rock Planes, at GASTINEAU HARDWARE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-16

Eat at the Pioneer, and dIo happy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02
The Lyric to Open

There are so many substantial build
ing operations in progress in Birmingham
at the present time that l had almost lost
sight of the handsome new theatre the
Lyric, soon to be thrown open to the
public" said a citizen.
81 understand that the opening will
take place January u. High class vaude-
Vile will be shown, and it is awaited with
pleasant anticipation by myself and ac-
qusintances. Since Birmingham is soon
to have such delightful hotel accommoda-
tions this new theatre will prove highly
supplemental for entertainment of the
guests of the city, who will be gathering
for various conventions.
Manager Semon will treat his patrons
to quite a novelty. For the first time in
the south attractive young girls in uni
forms, in keeping with interior decora-
tions, win show members of the audience
to their seats. While this custom has
been in vogue in London for several
years, it was only adopted by New York
playhouses two years ago, and Birming-
ham will be one of the first outside of
Gotham to adopt the style. Personally
am very much in favor of this innovation
as l believe that the jndefinable air of
femininity which will prevail at the per-
formance will lend zest to the different
occasions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02
RELATIVE VALUES

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
During the conversation in the lobby of
a Washington hotel the other night. ref
erence was made TO relative values.
when this one was told by Congressman
Stephen M. Sparkman of Florida.
Recently a certain young man was
greatly in love with the charming daugh-
ter of an old professor, and finally get
ting the sweet ones consent he went to
speak to papa.
Professor" said the young man, your
daughter has honored me by promising
to be my wife, and 1 have. come to ask
your consent to the marriage"
You may have her. my boy said the
professor to the delight of the youth
"and l want to say that in giving her
to you I am intrusting 10 your care the
greatest treasure of my life
Shortly afterward the young man arose
to go home. but on reaching the door he
stopped with suddenness.
Gee whizi" he exclaimed, 'lool< how
it's raining and l haven't an umbrella1 !
May 1 borrow yours, professor"
you may not young man." was the
prompt reply of the professor. THAT um-
brella was presented to me by some fell
low scientists, and I wouldn't trust it with
any man on earth!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02
LukE M,LUKE SAWS

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
What has become of the old-fa shioned
man who used to think Maud s. was the
speediest thing in the world?
Lots wife turned to salt. But nova
days lots of wives turn to pepper.
man who knows all about keeping
out of work doesn't know blame thing
about keeping out of trouble.
father is often a party who VIII
trust his daughters future with the kind
of a man that he wouldn't trust with the
loan of nickel for far fare.
When a fellow can hand girl dimes
worth of junk and stained glass and she
believes 1t is a $500 engagement ring
that is love. s
One advantage of being married and
having children is that you don't have
to use a nail when you lose a button off
your clothes. You can always find
safety pin on the floor.
1t isn't fair, but woman with a shape
like a busted bale of cotton can't act
sentimental and get away with it,
Give princess a IS bill and she will
spend s49S for new bag to carry the
cents in.
Away down In his heart every man
knows that he is either clever or good
looking
The man who owns a big automobile
is always willing to agree with you when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02
CONGRESSMAN METZ

From the New York Sun
The Hon. Herman A. Metz. a man of
intelligence and wide experience in af-
fairs, is only freshman in Congress. for
this is his first TEN, his first regular
session In fact. He now is reported as
announcing that he will not be a candi-
date for reelection and for these reasons:
II will not be a rubber stamp for any
man, and I don't think you have much
of show in Washington unless you are
from the south"
VINO i'll these parts, or any other parts,
has asked Mr.. Metz to be a rubber
stamp? As to the show" he has had
in Washington, Mr.. Metz must remember
that he is a beginner in national legis-
lation, and that it takes some time in
membership of 435 for a new man to make
h's mark. Mr.. Metz mas three committee
assignments, patents, claims and expen-
ditures in the navy department Great
American statesmen have had as small
beginnings in Congress. Mr.. Metz has
still more than a year to prove that he
is a glutton for work in the committee
room.
Tennessee, who is serving his third term,
replies to Mr.. Metz that the prominence
of southerners on House committees re-
suits from their longer service. The
south, as Mr. Byrns says, has been solid
ly democratic for a great many years, and
it follows that southerners who had
served many terms won their promotion
by seniority when the democrats obtained
a majority in the Sixty-second Congress-
BY way of illustration few names may
be mentioned: Mr.. Underwood, chairman
of the committee on ways and means, is
now in his tenth term; MIR. Glass of Vir-
ginia chairman of banking and currency,
in his seventh; Mr.. Clayton of Alabama,
chairman of judiciary, in his NINTH Mr.
Eey, chairman of military affairs, in his
NINTH Mr.. Richardson of Alabama, chair
man of pensions, in his eighth; Mr.. Pad
sett of Tennessee, chairman of naval af-
fairs. in his SEVENTH Mr. Adamson, chair
man of interstate and foreign commerce,
in his ninth; Mr.. Sparkman of FLORIDA,
chairman of rivers ana harbors, in his
tenth term.
If the Hon. Herman A. Metz will recon-
sidei his decision to retire from Con-
gress and will serve term after term with
the same zeal, industry and ability as
these southern members, or as usefully
as the Hon. John J. Fitzgerald of Brook
lyn who after IA years in Congress finds
himself chairman of the very important
committee on appropriations, Mr.. Metz
will climb very near to the top, although
he is not a southerner. Certainly a new
member, tlptoeing on the very threshold
of a career in Washington, cannot expect
the House to be impressed with his wide
range of information, ls powers as de-
batter, and his capacity for work that
counts in the committee room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02

signed for the benefit of the manu-
featured ware, those who have abused
it have so manipulated the mercantile
world as to bring raw materials into
the channels designed for the factory
product and rendered them subser-
Want to their nefarious purposes and
diabolical ends.
This has been done by the process of
cornering the market and holding the
goods in storage until prices were
forced up to a level only limited by
the caprice of the manipulater.
This is why corn is being imported
from South America into this country.
1t is cheaper than that in our home
market. Not cheaper than the farmer
is able and willing to dispose of it, but
cheaped than the arbitrary price
placed thereon by the manipulater to
swell his gains and enhance his for
tune.
That cargo which came into the port
CT Mobile is the first protest against
the policy of extortion; it is the death
knell to the practice of the despicable
manipulater; the leaf of promise to
the shackled farmer; the opening
wedge to a period of better times and
advancing prosperity and, best of all,
an indisputable confirmation of the
prophecies of the Underwood tariff
supporters and vindication of their
wisdom, patriotism and conservation
of the public veal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02
Good Year Predicted

"A month ago there was considerable
complaint about business in some parts
of the country" said l.. d. Pearson of
Philadelphia, "and there was a feeling
of uncertainty as to the near future;
but with the passage of the banking
and currency bill the business situa-
uon improved at once, and optimism
prevailed where there had been MORE
or less pessimism
Il have never known a year to start
out with such fine prospects as 1911.
Everybody is now talking prosperity
sure to have 1t. [ did not see bust
ness man in the east last week who
did not say that commercial and indus
trial activity would be in evidence
early in January.
The south is certainly well to the
front in the prosperity column. The
year 1913 seems to have been its great
est crop year so Tar as regards money
values. Not only have the farmers re-
ceived more money for cotton than ever
before, but | am told that more grain
and hay have been raised than in for
mer years. If we have good crops
throughout the country next summer,
we will see the biggest boom in the
crops are short, our resources are suf-
hcient to keep up a reasonable degree
of prosperity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02
WHY HE TALKED

From the Houston Chronicle
When he was a boy OF or years of
age, Robert was the most incessant talker
one could meet in lays journey. He
talked blue streak all the time. 1t
seemed as if his tongue were set on trun-
mons and worked simultaneously at both
ends.
One day his father took him along on
an excursion to Niagara Fails. The tour
lists were newspaper men. and Robert
was seated beside a prominent editor, who
was greatly entertained by the endless
chatter of the youthful prodigy and his
many comical and witty remarks, but at
length ventured to inquire: Robert, /
just wonder how you can talk so much
without getting tired. What makes you
talk so much, anyway"
Quick as flash came the boys answer:
ME? Why do ] talk so much? / talk
so much to get the wind out of me, so
as to make room for my vittles."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02
The Assault on Mr.. Ward

thC ftooauit ot W e'
Few outrages committed in Bir-
mingham have aroused such indigna-
ton as Special Officer M. L. Moore's
assault and battery on President
George B. Ward of the city commits
sion Wednesday. The trial in the
recorders court yesterday resulted in
fine of 500 and 1S0 days on the
principal charge and $75 and 80 days
on the charge of carrying concealed
weapons. The sentences were none
too severe.
Mr.. Ward had called in the badges
of special Officers who were not em<
ployed by the city. Moore, in return
ing his badge, spoke extensively to
the president of the commission and
struck him. Mr. Ward is the high
est administrative official of Birming-
ham. He is the city's executive head,
and his life and dignity should be
especially safeguarded, just as the
President of the United States and
other high officials of the nation are
safeguarded.
The act that offended the special
officer should have been adopted long
ago. Mr.. Ward was eminently cor
rect in dispossessing private police
men of official badges. No special
officer should ever be allowed to wear
a badge of city, county or state
unless he be employed by city, county
or state.
There has been much abuse in times
past of the practice of sheriffs ap-
pointing deputies who received their
pay from corporations or individuals.
1t should never be. If the city or
county cannot pay supernumeraries or
special officers, then no such officers
should be allowed to wear an official
badge.
But to return to the outrage in the
city hall. No executive official should
ever be subjected to insult from any
source. He represents the majesty of
the law and all law abiding citizens
will be of one mind in their condemna-
tion of any offensive attitude, much
less an act of brutality, on the part of
the person who happens to feel piqued,
or imagines he has a grievance. 1t
is hoped there will never be a repeti-
ton of Wednesdays outrage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02
The Gulf Coast

president Wilson's holiday soiourn at
Pass Christian will naturally be great
advertisement for the Mississippi gulf
Goa st and the south generally as winter
resort section said club member.
FLORIDA has been well exploited be-
cause of its winter climate suited for pleas
ure and health, but it is safe to say in
terest will increase in Alabama and Mis-
sissippi because of the fine winter eli
mate found here.
Pass Christians hotel accommodations
will have to be enlarged next winter.
The railroad people will do more in the
way of advertising. and we will soon be-
gin to hear of overflowing crowds. Rich
ard II. Edmonds, editor of the Manufac-
turers' Record, in Notes BY the Way in
Dixie discusses the south from tourist
viewpoint. He says: Pass Christian,
where President Wilson is staying, is one
of number of beautiful towns and vii
liages in the stretch of country along the
Mississippi Sound and the gulf coast be-
tween Mobile and New Orleans.
a. The more one studies this winter
movement of population from the north
and the west to the south, the more he
is impressed with the tremendous influ-
ences which it is exerting upon national
life and the influence which it is exerting
upon the material upbuilding of the south.
You cannot visit any of the resort places
for the winter tourists, from those of
the mountain country at Ashevlle and
Tryon and the Hot Springs of Virginia,
on down through Pinehurst and Southern
Pines and Camden to Savannah and Flor
ida, and thence along the east coast or
the west coast or the lake region of that
beautiful state or on out from Jackson
vile to Mobile and New Orleans, pass
ing Gulfport and Biloxi and Pass Chris.
tian, and thence through Houston to San
Antonio into the interior, or X Corpus
Christi and Brownsville on the gulf coast
of Texas, without all other sections, from
the great rich to the middle rich, and
even down to those of very moderate
means, who are seeking in ever-increa sing
numbers to escape the biting bizzards
of the north and west and find rest and
health for themselves or for loved ones
who are with them. Even in October
and November. as one travels through a
portion of that long stretch Of 1000 miles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02
Mississippi Politics

The acquittal of State Senator
Hobbs of Mississippi of charge OF
accepting a bribe will serve to IN
tepsify the bitterness between political
factions in Mississippi and may result
in another political revolution. MIS-
sissippi has certainly furnished the
thrills in the way of politics in late
years. With the exception OF Ten
nessee there has been more turbulence
politically in Mississippi than IN any
other southern commonwealth. And
the end is not yet in sight.
The verdict of the jury will be used
to discredit Governor Brewer and the
work of the investigating committees
which have been working at his direc-
ton. The verdict does seem to be a
slap at the governor as he took the
stand and testified that Hobbs ad-
mitted his guilt to him.
1t is doubtful if Lieutenant Gov
ernor Bilbo will be brought to trial
as the case against him was practi-
cally the same as that against Hobbs.
And if a jury would not convict Hobbs
it is hardly probable that Bilbo would
be convicted on the same kind of evil
dence, especially after the acquittal of
Hobbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02
PRACTICAL ENOUGH

From Lippincott's Magazine.
Mr.. Blake entered his office rather early
one morning, and in response to CHEEKY
good morning from his partner he
grouchily replied:
Il certainly had shock last night. A
young fellow telegraphed me he had mar
ried my youngest daughter at Grant
Rock"
"Heavens.' returned his partner "Wen
the only thing you can hope for now is
that he may turn out to be a practical
business man"
"Oh.' interrupted the fond parent. "I
guess he's practical enough He sent his
message collect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-02
DESULTORY DEFINITIONS
From Judge.

FROM Judge
Agnostic-A high-browed person Who
knows darned little and isn't sure of that
but makes a profession of his ignorance
Bigot-A man who thinks so we'll of hi )
own views that he won't subscribe to
ours.
Cync-A person smart enough to keep
you continually in doubt as to whether
he is very clever or very disagreeabe
Egotist-A person who is all rs and
yet can't see anything but himself
Gentleman-A man who is so dead sure
he Is one that he forgets to talk about It,
Optimist-(a) A man who thinks re
can fix up some way to keep chickens
though he lives in a fiat. (b) A man who
thinks he can make scalped ticket good
with an application of hair restorer. (c)
A man who thinks an abuse can be re-
formed by its friends.
News-What you tell other people. (Op-
posed to gossip l. e., what other people
tell you.)
Your best friend will be just as plea sed
to meet you If you don't call so often
when he's busy