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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
SWAN PLANS FOR
 HIS TWO COMPANIES

w. F. Swan, president and general manager of the Swan Navigation com pany, and superintendent of the Port land Steamship company, with offices in Seattle, is in Juneau in connection with the business of the two compan' ies.
 "The Portland Steamship Company formerly the Pacific Steamship Com pany, will operate three vessels on the Alaska run," said Mir, Swan this morn ing-'the J. B. Stetson, Quinault and the Thomas l.. Wand. In connection with them, the Swan Navigation com pany will operate two steamers out of Seattle-the Rochelle and steam CT yet to be selected These take the place of the Bertha and the Jeanie, which were operated by the Swan Nav igation Company last year.
 "The Portland Steamship company of which N F. Titus is general mana ger, has already contracted to trans port 5000 tons of freight to Southeast ern Alaska.
 'oThe J. B. stetson will sail from Portland tonight; the Thomas l. Wand, on her second trip, March 25th, and the Quinalt, April 1st. After that date there will be weekly sailings.
 'In addition to being freight steam CTS the J. B. Stetson and Quinault have for passengers-the former for 40 and the latter for 20,
 "The steamers of both companies have a freight carrying capacity of about 1000 tons each per trip"
 Mir. Swan, who is an old'timer in Juneau, where he was for many years agent for the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, has been meeting old friends in Juneau since arriving on the Ad. miral Sampson. He will be here for several days yet.
 T. J. Patterson to Locate Here.
 T. J. Patterson, vice-president of the Swan Navigation company, will be here soon to establish Alaska head quarters for the Swan Navigation com pany and the Portland Steamship com pany He will be located permanently in Alaska with offices at Juneau. Mir Patterson was for many years in charge of the United States cable of. flee at this place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
ALAMEDA IS COMING
 WITH MANY PASSENGERS

SEATTLE, March 21.-The Alameda sailed for Seattle last night with the following passenger list for Juneau:
 J. R. Jones, D. R. Jaeger, Henry Classics, Mrs. H. Davis, s. J. Ball, R. O'Neill, c. R. Cook, William Robin. son, G. w. Runner, Frank Mccoy Miss K. Walsh, Mrs. Linnell, I. Anderson, H. L. Wallenberg, NJ. O. Peabody, G. Sands, Theo. Mohr and wife, P. R. Bradley, Mrs. G. Johnson, Mrs. Helma Mattson. w. Vim and wife, B. Vim, Nick Mathieson, Christian Ransum, Mrs. A. Cordingly, Sam, Radovick, M. Tomanoviclt, Frank Kunsisto and wife. p. Nordanburg. E. Henton, w. Heina and wife, Miss I. Heina, M. s. Sutton, F. F. Bush, Miss Selma Seigfried, Jack Sey, Chas, R. Wade, c. A. Vangodeen, and seventeen steerage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
MARINE NOTES

The Northwestern left Valdez this morning at o'clock and should arrive in Juneau early Monday.
 The Jefferson, returning from Skag. way should sail south about noon to- 
 The Alameda, sailing from Seattle last night should arrive in Juneau Monday night.
 The Georgia will sail for Skagway tomorrow morning at ? o'clock.
 The Humboldt will be due to arrive from the South, March 26.
 The Admiral Evans will be due to arrive from the South, March 2S.
 The Al.Ki arrived from the South yesterday evening and sailed on the return trip this morning.
 The Swan line freighter Rochelle arrived from Seattle last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
SPRING BEGINS WITH
 VERNAL EQUINOX TODAY

Today is the first day of spring. The vernal equinox occurred this morn ing at about o'clock, Juneau time. when the center of the sun passed the equator on it's northward jour ney. AS a matter of fact, however, we have had F hours or more of sun shine each day for several days. There has been enough of Old Sol north of the equator for its rays to be visible for more than F hours at Washing ton since last Wednesday. On that day the sun rose at the National capi- tai at 9 minutes past a. m. and set at g minutes past 6 p. m. At this lati. tude the preponderance of sunshine over darkness will increase rapidly until the summer solstice which will occur at Juneau this year at about 9 D. m.. June 21st. making that day the longest of the year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
ZIG FORECLOSURE SUIT
 IS BEING HEARD TODAY

The foreclosure proceedings in the case of Lewis Porter Hammond, trus. tee for the Central Trust and Savings company against the Jualpa and Last Chance properties in the Gold creek valley are being heard in the District court this morning. The total amount involved approximates $1S0,OO0. The Alaska Gastineau Mining company in- terests hold bonds for which the pro- ceedings are brought and the marshars sale that follows will probably clear up the title to that land. Z R, Cheney represents the plaintiff.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
ARRIVING
 ON THE JEFFERSON

The Jefferson, arriving from the South this morning brought the follow ing passengers for Juneau: Capt. John Johnson, L. T. Caughlin, H. Kim ball, Mrs. Stromberg, Mrs. Hanselman, Mrs. Phillips, l. Mcdonald, F. Forosco, G. R. Shuck, o. Buttonhoff, N. Dan- brick, Arthur Fox, Florence Tascher, Allen Hulm, Eben Johnson, P. E. Swanson, J. Jansen, A. Oines, S, E. Jeannet. D. J. Connolly, c. A. McCool, NJ. s. Edmunsen, George Malof, Jas. Kingston. J. T, Laton, J. Hemra, J. Zavedsky, B. o. Isaacson, c. Durham, p. Hindvin, R. E. Chastain, and six. teen second class.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

TO THE ELECTORS o fthe City of Juneau, Division No. 1, Territory of Alaska. NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance No. 135, of the City of Juneau. passed and approved by the Common Council on February 20. 1914, a general election, for the purpose of electing seven Councilmen and one School Director, for the City of Juneau, as provided in said ordi- nance, will be held on Tuesday, April seventh, nineteen hundred and four. teen, between the hours of nine o'clock a. m., and seven o'clock p. m. of said day;
 That the voting place for the above stated election will be in Fire Appara. tus Room in the new City Hall build. ing. located at the corner of Fourth and Main Streets, in the City of Ju. neau. and that the entrance to said room is on the Fourth Street side of said building;
 That the qualifications of electors at said election are as follows: Any citizen of the United States, whether male or female, and any person who has filed a declaration of intention tc become such, is entitled to exercise the elective franchise in the City oi Juneau; Provided, such person shall be found of the full age of twenty-one years and shall have been a bona fide resident of the Territory of Alaska for one year and of the City of Ju neau for six months next preceding the date of election.
 Dated at Juneau. Alaska. this 18th day of March, 1914.
 F. W. PETIT,
 Municipal Clerk of the City of Juneau
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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS.

Lot 8, Block 119, beautiful view for residence $SOO.OO
 Lot f. Block 24; a fine corner for an apartment building. $4,5OO
 Lot 2, Block 113 with house. A bar. gain for $4OOOOO.
 Lots ' and 8, Block Q This is one of the best double corners in the city
 One half of lot ?, block 9, Good lo. cation for offices. Fair building.
 Lots and 1, Block 6, with 3 good buildings.
 Lot 5, Block l, graded, Good busi. ness location.
 One half interest in lot 5, Block 4, with good buildings.
 Lots 21 and 22, Block l, Pacific Coast addition. Splendid business To- cation.
 I have some good bargains in water front property.
 You can arrange terms on all of the above.
 Cal at Juneau Iron Works, Phone 3-4.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
"eRoNcHo", FEATURE IS VERY
 GOOD AT THE GRAND.

Blue Grass RomaRce"-An exciting Civil war feature was certainly the most heart.touching play ever pro- duced at the Grand Theatre. It is a photoplay that every mother, father and son should see. The father is compelled to send his own son to be shot-having been captured spying on the Confederate army. The father be- ing a general in the cause of the south.
 Come tonight, as this is the last time we will show this film. We guar antee tonight's bill-it is very good.
 "Gaumont weekly"-With all the interesting events from the world. AL ways good.
 "A Kimona Tragedy" A comedy that is sure to please.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
DATE OF CAUCUS MAY
 BE SET MONDAY NIGHT

DOUGLAS, March 21.-At the meet ing of the city council, which will be held Monday evening it is probable that the time will be set for holding a public caucus for the purpose of electlng candidates for the municipal offices to be voted on April ?. No interest in local politics is being mani. fested at the present time, but it is anticipated that after the caucus some activity may be manifested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
LEAVING FOR sKAewAY

The Jefferson, leaving for Skagway this afternoon took the following pas sengers for Lynn canal: For Skagway $. Fl. Reynolds, H. J. Naughton, E., l.. Anderson. w. J. Connor, D. C. Me Donald, A. Baxter, John Mcclellan, w. H. Ireland, M. Baker, A. c. Youmans, A. Morris, Miss Eva Coie, Frank Bren- an, Archie McDonald, 3 second class; For Haines-C. B. Williams.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
DR. HECTOR AND FAMILY
 LEAVING ON JEFFERSON

DOUGLAS, March 21.-Dr. De Pip erno R. Hector and family will leave on the south sailing of the Jefferson for their new home in San Diego. after a years residence in Douglas. The Doctor shipped his household goods on few days ago. His practice in this city will be taken over by Dr, Mid. ford, who was formerly resident of this city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
VICTIM OF HooNAH
 sTAeBlNG AFFRAY HERE

Joe Edwards, of Hoonah, who is em- ployed with the Hoonah Packing com pany was the victim of a stabbing af. fray last Thursday and was brought to the St. Ann's Hospital in Juneau yesterday. The weapon entered the back between the ribs and inflicted a very painful wound. Mrs. Edwards accompanied her husband to Juneau. This afternoon Mir. Edwards is report. ed to be resting easy. Mrs. Edwards declined to make any statement as to the cause of the difficulty or the iden- tity of the party who attacked her hus- band.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
Gen. Villa Ready For
 Attack on TOrreOn

YERMo. Chihuahua, March 21.- Gen. Villas army is on the outskirts of Torreon and the guns of his artii' Iery are being placed preparatory for an attack ou the city. Gen. Villa stat ed last night that he expected to cap ture the Federal stronghold within week
 Gen. Villas army now numbers 12. 900 men, we'll armed and we'll supplied with ammunition. More are being ad' ded to his forces all the time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
MOTION PICTURES TO BE
 AT THE NEW LOUVRE

w. S. Scribner and l.. l.. Clay. the new proprietors of the Louvre. have decided upon a marked innovation for their place of business. They are go- ing to add motion pictures to the es- tablishment. The pictures will be shown at the rear of the bar, and ar rangements have been made to se- cure carefully selected films for the place. The show will be free.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
To Start on the RIa Dam.

"Tf this weather holds out" said General Manager B. L. Thane, of the Alaska Gastineau Mining company this morning. we shall soon be pouring cement again on the big Salmon creek dam. have ordered 300 tons of ce- ment shipped April 5, 1000 tons April 15. and 500 tons April 25. This will enable us to get the warehouses com pletely stocked while getting every. thing in running order
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
Sundays Program.

A complete change of program for Sunday. All first.class photoplays, es- pecially selected for the Sunday night show.
 "Tm the Day Breaks" Very excit- ing Solox drama. Don't miss it. A human and compelling story of hero. ism and sacrifice.
 Saved From Sin" A story that is very enjoyable.
 'Blackened Hills" Thrilling and dramatic A story of love and villany. American make.
 "The Commuters Cat" Thanhaus- CT comedy that will make you all feel as though you had passed an enjoy. able evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
ROYAL FRUIT COMPANY
 OPENS ANOTHER STORE

James Protopapas, manager of the Royal Fruit company this morning op. encd- new retail store on lower Franklin street, in the Hogan build ing. Mir. Protopapas says that he will continue business both wholesale and retail, at his Seward street store, but found it necessary on account of lacl; of room to secure another store to han dlo the growing trade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
IS READY
 FOR CELEBRATION

SEATTLE, March 21.-seattle is all ready for the great celebration of the passage of the Alaska railroad bill to- night. Gov. Ernest Lister, Mayor Hi- ram c. Gill, officers and members of the Chamber of Commerce, the Arctic Club and other organizations will par ticIpate in the celebration. There will be parade with many novel features, a big bonfire and fireworks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
ANDERSON PAYS FINE
 A FEW DAYS AGO

Charles Anderson, arrested a few days ago by Capt. J. T, Martin, city marshal, and given trial on two charges, one for using obscene lan- guage and the other for resisting an officer, was adjudged guilty of both offenses by Municipal Magistrate E. w. Petit, to whom he paid the fines imposed, yesterday afternoon. He was promptly discharged
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
England Sends Troops
 To North Ireland
ULSTER WAR BEGINS.

LONDON, March 2t.- The war in Ulster Is on. The first blood has been shed. A soldier entering carrash camp was shot this afternoon. He Is hailet as the first victim Of the revolt.
 London Is preparing for trou- ble. It Is estimated that 80,000 UIstermen will rise against home rule.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
COMMITTEE SECURES
 BASEBALL GROUNDS

The committee appointed to secure baseball grounds has completed its work and will report at the meeting of the Baseball Association which has been called by Chairman B. l.. Thane for next Tuesday evening in his of fices. Mir. Thane states that if the association ratifies the work of the committee and he believes that it will, that the entire business will be cleaned up at the Tuesday night meeting, and withing twenty-four hours active work of preparing the park can be under way. It is considered unwise to make known the plans that the committee have decided upon until the associa' ton has passed on the matter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
PETE coNLEY IN TOWN.

Pete Conley, one of Paddy ONers right bowers in the Sheep Creek tun- nel work. was in town today to see Mrs. Conley. who has been in the hos pital since last January, having met with an accident on her way to the hospital to see her husband, who was at that time confined in that institu- tion with a broken collarbone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
GOVERNMENT TO RETIRE
 FROM REINDEER BUSINESS

WASHINGTON, March 21.- The Federal government plans to go out of the reindeer business in Alaska as fast as it can train Alaskans for in- dividual ownership. The reason for this is especially to encourage inde- pendence among the Natives, accord. ing to statement given out by the board of education today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
CONVICTED WESTERN FUEL
 MEN ARE SENTENCED

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2O-vice. President Smith and Superintendent Mills. of the Western Fuel Company, convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government of money due for duty on coal, were this morning sentenced to serve one year and half at hard la. Dor each, in the San Quentin peniten. tiary. Megher Mayer was given one year in the County jail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
PRESIDENT WILSON
 CAN'T COME NORTH

WASHINGTON, March 21.- Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson let it be known today that it will be impossible for him to visit Alaska this year. He has been invited by various Alaska organi- zatlons and by Alaskans who have called upon him to visit the Territory so frequently that he felt that he should make this statement, though, he said, he would greatly like to see the Territory and to meet the people there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
wEIDELElcH CASE IS
 STILL UNSETTLED

The case of Weideleich against Townsend ct al is still unsettled. For the second time the jury trying the case has failed of arriving at a yer diet The first jury trying the case stayed out thirty hours and was discharged. The jury trying the case the second time was out S5 hours and was discharged about o'clock last night The matter was continued un- til Monday, pending efforts that are being made by opposing counsel to settle the matter out of court. The action involves title to land near the Chief Johnson house.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
COMING AND GOING
 ON STEAMER AL-KI

The Al.Ki arrived from the South yesterday evening with the following passengers for Juneau: Mrs. Marie BIase, J. w. Davis, Henry Hokin, c, B. Allen. c. F.. Drake, w. Butler Louis Mai, Fl. c. Hungertord, w. Ruchog, J. W. Kilgore, M. Anderson, F. F. O'Brien J. Ferguson, c. Nelson, w, Harkins, J. Levels, J. Jackson, Nels Austad, Lee Greim, James Dahl, J. NJ. Grant, E, C.. Clancy. W. Murry, owen Vale, s. w.. Miller. Albert Elliott, w. Van Wych, R. C. Adams, W. Weight J, Bukerky, Mrs. H. Thresderoft, and IT second class
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
Golnn South.

The following took passage on the Al.Ki for the South last night: w. and child, Stanley J. Snow and wife, c. Stokes and wife, Mrs. Fl. P. Hanson J. w. Jockson, F. D. Carter, c. w. Adams and wife, c. c. Davis, R. w. Pepin. w. II. BarnhiI, J. P. Mccarthy, Mrs. S. A. Mess, c. R. Shotter, J. Zach ison, Robert Walker, c. L. Glover and 16 second class.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
FRENCH COMMITTEE PROBING
 FORMER CABINET OFFICERS

PARIS, March 21.-Caillaux and Monis, recently resigned from the ca binet and both former premiers of France, were questioned last night by Parliamentary investigation commit tee why they hindered the trial of Henry Rochette, the fugitive banker, who defrauded investors of millions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21

LONDON, March 21.-The govern ment has begun to place regular troops in North Ireland in sufficient strength to deal with any situation that might arise. The Prime Minister announced that the troops are not being sent to coerce, but to maintain order and es- tablsh peace in the event that any ef- fort is made to break 1t. "The United Kingdom will be governed under the law" he said.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
EXAMINATION FOR SKILLED
 LABoRER AT KETCHIKAN

w. c. Dibrell, lighthouse inspector, has given notice that there will be a civil service examination at Ketchikan March 3Oth for the position of skilled laborer in the 16th Lighthouse Dis trict. (Alaska.) Application blanks may be secured from the lighthouse inspector, Ketchikan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
Rslnforeements eOIna North.

MEXICO CITY March 21-Gen. Hu- erta is sending all available troops to Torreon to reinforce the army at that place. It is realized here that great deal depends upon the outcome Of the fighting that will take place within the next few days at Torreon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
c. D. eARFrELD's NIECE weOs

Special Deputy Collector of Gus toms c. D. Garfield recently received news of the marriage of his niece, Miss Ruth Church of Seattle, to Lieut.. OBrien, of the United States army. Lieut.. and Mrs. OBrien left immed- lately for the Philippines, where Lieut.. OBrien's regiment is stationed
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21

Capt. John Johnston was return ing passenger on the Jefferson from the States. He expects to remain in Juneau for several weeks.
 Henry Malone and Mrs. Malone are enroute to San Diego aboard the Ad- miral Evans
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
Sunday and Mondays Program

Sunday and Mondays Fro9ram
 As usual, a strong bill will be pre- sented. as follows:
 "Pathe Weekly"-The best weekly issued and always good,
 international Spies" A military play, taken in England and France. It shows how the spies make their escape by securing the plans of the mined field
 "The Ferrets." A romance of the underworld by the Selig Go.
 Going Some" This is-an extreme. ly Imaginable comedy, based on an cleo, ton bet and a picture that both Dem. ocrats and Republicans will enjoy, the former because they won, and the latter because they lost It is a laugh from start to finish and will be the closing of a good show. Democrats, show your Republican friends that you are Going Some"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
MAsoNs, ATTENTION.

Stated communication of Mt. Juneau Lodge, No. 147, F. & A. M., Monday evening, March ,23. eight o'clock, Odd Fellows Hall. Work in the F. c. de- gree. Sojourning brethren cordially invited,
 E. D. BEATTIE, sec'y. 3-21.2t
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
More Honors For GoethaIs.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Secre- tary of War Lindley NJ. Garrison has announced the appointment of Col. G. w. Goethals, Governor of the Panama canal zone to be head of the depart. ment of operation and maintenance, and Henry Hodges to be engineer of the maintenance department of the Panama canal zone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
NEW YORK PEACH
 CROP IS RUINED

NEW YORK, March 2O.-ReDorts from the big peach district of central New York are that the peach crop has been practically ruined by the re- cent zero weather. It is estimated that 75lS of the trees have been dam aged
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
SENATOR JONES AFTER
 TOLLS INFORMATION

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Senator Wesley l.. Jones today introduced resolution calling on the President to name the Nations protesting against the tolls exemption clause. It was re- ferred to the foreign relations com mittec.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
Rov HoIda up Schooner.

SEATTLE, March 21-Harold Wells masked boy aged 20 years, held up and robbed the crew of the Boring Sea cod fishing cruiser Fanny Dutard, which was lying at the pier. Wells was arrested as soon as he came on shore.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
NO CHINA EGGS

but guaranteed strictly fresh. FRESH SEATTLE QUEEN BUTTER, 30 cents per pound at the Royal Fruit company leading dealers in fresh fruits and vegetables and the company which re- duces the cost of living. Free delivery. Phone 2SO. u.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
LOUIS T. coUaHLlN HERE

Louis T. Coughiin, formerly pop ular purser on the Pacific Coast com pany lines arrived on the Jefferson today to take the position of head wharfinger for the company at Jul neau. He has established himself at the Orpheum hotel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
PRESIDENT WILSON NAMES
 STATE DEPARTMENT MEN

WASHINGTON, March 21.- Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson yesterday nom- mated Robert Lansing, of Watertown, N. r., to be counsellor of the State Department, and Cone Johnson, of Texas, to be solicitor of the Depart ment
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
ANOTHER COLD WAVE
 SWEEPS OVER COUNTRY

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Anoth- CT cold wave is sweeping over the country. It is intensely cold at all points east of the Rocky mountains. The weather bureau forecasts that it will continue so for several days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
TEARING DOWN OLD
 LOG CHURCH BUILDING

The work of tearing down the old log church building commenced this morning. The site of this old land mark will soon be occupied by hand some business structure to be erected for the Eagle Brewing company, of which S. Zynda is the head.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
rAKu cANNERY CREW ARRIVES

w. O. Carlson, son of the head of the Taku Harbor cannery, with crew of several men and supplies debarkcd at Taku Harbor from the Jefferson on the last trip up.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
Troons eoIno to Ireland Mutlny.

LONDON, March 21-Two compan. ies of a Dorcetshire regiment stationed at Belfast mutlnied this morning. A sergeant, explaining the action, said We will have no home rule here."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-21
Army Officers ResIan.

DUBLIN, March 21.-Many of the officers of the 10th Lancers and 4th Hussars. ordered to Ulster, have ten. dered their resignations from the army. It is believed that the order to transfer the troops will be cancelled.