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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
CALGARY DEAD
 NUMBERS 197

CALGARY, Alta, June 2O-one hun dred and eighty-two miners are still missing in the Hlllcrest mine. Eff teen dead bodies have been recovered. It Is believed that those who are still missing cannot be living. as the ex- plosion was terrific, and felt for a great distance from the mine.
 Rescue crews, sent from here to Lethbridge, are working with might and main to get those who are in the mine. The force of the explosion choked the mine workings with thous' ands of tons of rock, earth and tim bers and the rescuers are having difi' cult work.
 The Hillcrest mine is one of the properties of the Canadian Pacific at Lethbridge and vicinity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
TWO SHOWS IN ONE.

At the Orpheum tonight the classic masterpiece, "Homer's Odyssey" in 3 reels, will be shown. The request for the repetition of Cardinal Richelieu has been so strong that the manage ment has decided to repeat it and give the two great features together. The first show will start at 7:9O, and the second at 9:15.
 Sunday and Monday the usual inter- esting program will be shown, as fol lows:
 Pathe Weekly.
 Glue to Her Parentage," being the sixth of the What Happened to Mary esries.
 Bunny vs. Cutey." is a Imaginable comedy with Waffle Van and John Bunny.
 "Alkali Ike's Home. Coming" is one of the screamiest screams ever thrown on a screen.
 "The Birthmark" is strong West ern drama by the Lubin Go.
 Monday night is A. B. night at the Orpheum
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
BASEBALL AT PARK
 SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Manager R. J. Wulzen, of the local baseball team. announces that there will be another game played between the Juneau and Douglas teams at S:15 o'clock sharp. tomorrow afternoon at Recreation park. Ford will be in the box for Juneau and Pittman will do the twirling for Douglas.
 This will be the seventh game of the fifteen.game series, and as each side has won three an interesting contest is looked forward to. and a large crowd is expected to be on hand.
 The umpires decided on by the op' posing clubs are Spencer for Juneau and Moeser for Douglas.
 The regular admission of twenty-five cents will be charged and every att tendant who has not season ticket will be expected to pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
GERMANY PLANNED TO
 CAPTURE PHILIPPINES

BERLIN, June 2O.-A book just pub iished by an ex.diplomat in the Ger, man service says that Germany had planned to capture the Philippines in 1898. It is contended, however, that the German foreign office had become convinced that the United States did not want the islands. It is alleged that this idea was promoted by Amer ican Ambassador Andrew D. White' who was personally opposed to the ac' ouisition of the islands.
 It is stated that few people realize how nearly the United States and Germany were to war at one time. An alleged telegram from President NC Kinley to an American admiral in Cu' han waters is quoted as follows:
 Don't risk a single ship. War with Germany imminent"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
CITY COUNCIL GRINOs
 OUT ROUTINE MATTERS

The City Council last night fixed the rate of taxation on the assessed valuation of the city at two per cent, and authorized the publication of a notice that the taxes will become de- linQuent and incur penalties if not payable on or before the fourth Fri day in July.
 The bids for the improvement of Calhoun avenue were rejected.
 The Mayor was instructed to re. move the obstruction to Front street near the Ousby dock caused by the erection of a new building there.
 The city treasurer was directed to issue calls for the payment of out standing city warrants in the order of their issuance as money became available for their payment.
 The council discussed the proposi' tion of securing an auto truck for the fire department. and those who spoke favored the proposition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
WILSON AND BRYAN
 MAY MAKE SPEECHES

WASHINGTON, June 2O-The Dem' ocratic Congressional committee ex. pects to have the services of Presi' dent Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William J. Bryan In the doubt full districts during the coming cam. paign. President Wilson is expected to make speeches in Pennsylvania m the interest of the Senatorial candi. dacy of Representative A. Mitchell Palmer and in Iowa in support of Rep resentative Maurice Connolly the Democratic candidate for Senator. 1T he enters the campaign he will prob' ably also make speeches in Ohio, H. linois. Wisconsin, Kansas and other States where the Democrats hope to gain Senators, as we'll as in Indiana where Senator Shiveley is candi' date for reelection Secretary Of State Bryan almost certainly will engage In an extensive tour. Other members or the Cabinet who will probably particl' pate in the campaign are Secretary of Commerce William. c. Redfield ana Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
OWNER AND CREW OF
 WRECK PASS THROUGH

L. A. Pedersen. owner of the wreck ed bark Parmita; Capt. Nicholas Wag' ner. master. and forty-fve members of her crew passed through Juneau last night on the steamer Northwest ern on their way to San Francisco from whence the vessel sailed April 17th.
 There still remain sixteen members of the crew at the scene of the wreck who are making efforts to save as much of the cargo as possible. Ac- cording to Mir. Pederson only one eighth of the entire $65,0OO-cargo has cen saved.
 The cannery crew that were aboard the Parmita were taken to Unalaska and Seward.
 The steamer Northwestern picked up the crew about twenty miles from Seward. the steamer Dora having brought them from Unalaska where the revenue cutter Tahoma had land ed them from the scene of the wreck.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT
 FOR THE PHILIPPINES

WASHINGTON, June 2O.-lt IS saia that President Woodrow Wilson VIII soon suggest to Congress Legislation nroyiding for the setting up Of ter ritorial form of government in the Philippines that will be in its way a model for all other colonies Of the United States. He proposes to give to the Philippines legislature modelled on the American Congress, with an eyecutiye, or executives equivalent in part to the Canadian Premier and his Cabinet, but retaining in the form or an American Governor.General the ve' to power, a check on actions Of the legislature and executive branches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20

The Al.Ki is due to arrive here from the south on the 18th and will sail for Sitka on her second excursion of the season.
 The Georgia arrived from Sitka at midnight and sailed for Skagway at p. m. She sails for Sitka again to- morrow.
 The Admiral Sampson arrived from the Westward at II o'clock yesterday morning and sailed for the South an hour later.
 The Alameda is due to arrive in port Monday morning from Seattle.
 The Northwestern arrived from the Westward at II o'clock last night and sailed south at twelve-thirty.
 The Dolphin sailed south at two o'clock this morning.
 The freighter Santa Ana arrived in port from the south last night,
 The Al-Ki is due to arrive from the south on the 26th.
 The freighter Delhi sailed for the Westward at 10 a. m. today after dis charging freight here.
 The Humboldt is scheduled to leave on the 2Srd for the North.
 The Spokane arrived in port at 12:3O o'clock today noon from Sitka and will sail for Seattle tonight at eight o'clock
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
DIVISION CONVENTION
 FOR FRAME DEMOCRATS

A call has been issued for a conyen. ton of the Frame faction of the Demo crats of the first division to convene at Ketchikan. July l5. The call is sign ed by E.. c. Austin as chairman of the Territorial committee for Division No. 1. The call says it is for conven. ton of Progressive Democrats" and that it is to be held for the purpose of placing in nomination four candidates for Representatives and one candidate for Senator in the Territorial legisla. tur.
 The call provides that:
 Said convention shall consist
 of fifty delegates apportioned among the voting precincts of the
 First division of the Territory as
 follows. towit: Juneau 13. Doug las S. Ketchikan s, Skagway 4, wrangeu ?. Haines 2, Sitka 2.
 Silver Bow l. Craig ?, Sulzer l,
 Petersburg 2. Scow Bay 1, Char
 coal g."
 It is also provided that the same delegates selected to the Ketchikan convention shall also be delegates to the convention that J. W. Frame has called at Valdez.
 The call issued by Austin is counter, signed by J. w. Frame.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
REPUBLICAN UNSEATED
 DEMOCRAT SUCCEEDS

WASHINGTON, June 20. - The House of Representatives passed a resolution yesterday unseating Repre-. sentative l.. c. Dyer, Republican or the 18th Missouri district, and seating Michael o. Gill, the contetsing Demo crat on account of charges of election frauds that the House committee on electeions reported were sustained This is, the second time l.. c. Dyer has been unseated as the Representa-, tive from this district. The 62nd Congress deprived l.. c. Dyer Of his seat on account of the corrupt use or money at the election of 1910. At that time the seat was declared va, cant. The official canvass in l9lZ showed Dyer to have plurality of 732 over Gill. Dyer is millionaire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
HYPNOTIC PLAY AT
 THE JUNEAU THEATRE

"Trilby," the wonderful hypnotic play that has held the audience spell bound in every English speaking city of the world, will be presented Sun day night at the Juneau theatre by the popular Royal Players" Prob. ably no play ever written has caused so much comment as "Trilby." It's weird scenes, it's distinct types of character, it's drastic atmosphere from beginning to end, makes it a play which one never forgets.
 Miss Elliott is particularly suited for the title role. and Mir. Royal as "Svengali," the hypnotist, is seen in wonderful impersonation. All the other members will be seen to advan- tage. "
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
CARD COMMERCIAL BUILDING
 STARTS CEMENT FOUNDATION

The concrete mixer was placed on the grounds yesterday and the work of laying the cement piers for the new Caro & Company commercial building started along the lines of construction.
 This building is to be 4S1a 75 feet ground surface. and two stories in height. The lower floor is to be divid- ed into two store rooms while the sec ond floor will be given over to hotel accommodation consisting of sixteen rooms. Mir. Quackenbush has the con- tract for the structure.
 The building will be located next to the Central hotel on Front street.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
PLAN PARADE FOR
 FOURTH OF JULY

Among the many attractions to be witnessed in Juneau on the Fourth of July will be q monster street parade. This feature will be something entire ly new and novel in the North, con- sisting of beautifulsHoats, representing different mercantile establishments and other subjects, decorated automo' piles, bicycles, motorcycles, band wag' ons drawn by decorated horses, a clown band, the fire department in uni form, wild animals in cages, steam caliope and numerous other interest, ing novelties.
 The parade will be over a mile in length, and will be one of the great est undertakings from an amusement standpoint ever attempted in Alaska,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
FUN GALORE TONIGHT
 AT JUNEAU THEATRE

The Royal Players will present the famous comedy, "Charley's Aunt" to- night at the Juneau theatre, and all who enjoy a good hearty laugh can not afford to miss 1t.
 It is one of those vehicles written for laughing purposes only, and the many ridiculous situations keep the audience in one continual spasm of laughter.
 Charles E. Royal will play the part of the bogus aunt and the rest of the company will be seen to good advan' tage. It has been a long time since Juneau had a rip.roaring comedy and from the big demand for seats, full house is assured. #"lt'
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
FISHERIES BUREAU
 CRAFT IS IN HAR5oR

The Albatross, one of the steamers in the service of the U. s. Bureau Of Fisheries, arrived here last night from Seattle at S:OO o'clock to await the ar rival of Dr. E. Lester Jones, deputy U. S. fish commissioner. When Dr. Jones arrives and joins the Albatross she sails for the Westward, Dr. Jones is in vestigating the salmon fisheries of All aSka
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
SMALL BLAZE AT
 H. p. HANSON HOME

A small fire occurred at the resi- dence of H. P. Hanson on Dixon street this morning at 1O:3O o'clock which called out the Juneau fire department
 The fire boys responded to the call in a hurry and eXtinguishing the flame in a very short time. The only dam. age resulting was caused by water and the removal of a few shingles and boards from the roof, and the loss will mt eyceed S50
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
THE CITY OF SEATTLE
 SAILS FOR THE NORTH

Seattle, June 2O.-The City of Seat tie sailed for Juneau last night with the following named passengers: For Juneau-Mrs. J. c. Mcbride, Miss Nc Bride, Mrs. c. A. Cross, L. Vogt, E Robertson, Jos. Boyer, Jessie J. Bain John Robbins, Geo. Schmidt, Isaac Baudieau. V. Sucich.
 For Douglas-Mrs. George James the Misses James, Mrs. Louise Ander son, Mrs. D. Simphon, A. J. Fitzmau rice. c. c. Palmer and Y. Yamada.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
SPOKANE IN PORT.

The steamer Spokane arrived in port from Skagway and Sitka at 12:3O o'clock today and will sail for the South at s o'clock this evening.
 Passengers for Seattle from Juneau will include: Ed. Olson, A. A. Isbell, Robret Gillispie. J. l.. McRea, Louis Iiassa and Tedrico Aissa. Aboard the Spokane are 50 tourists that are mak. ing the round trip.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
ASQUlTH TALKS
 TO SUFFRAGETTES

LONDON, June 20. - Premier As qulth today received a delegation oi Pankhurst suffragettes. The Prime Minister addressed the women "as representatives of an association which has disassociated itself from the criminal methods of those who have done so much to put back the cause of women."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
RATE CASE DECISION
 READY FOR PUBLIC

BOSTON, June 2O.-A Washington dispatch says the Interstate Com merce Commissions decision on the freight rate case is expected within q few days. The report has been writ ten, and is being printed. It covers 300 typewriter pages It is stated many increases will be allowed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
PIONEER sToWs AWAY
 AND LEAVES HOME

John Hammill. who has been at the Pioneers Home at Sitka for sometime, slowed away on the Spokane, and was put ofr at Juneau upon the arrival of that ship at this port. The city au. thorities were looking for Hammill, as Representative A. c. Shoup, superin' tendent of the Pioneers Home, had wired Gov. J. F. A. Strong, notifying him that the man was missing.
 Hammill has relatives in Los Ange- les. and declared to Chief of Police W, II. Mcbride that he desires to go to them and not back to the nome. though his treatment has been we'll
 Chief of Police Mcbride has under taken to raise enough money to pay the expenses of Hammil to Los Ange. les
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
A WOMAN WITHOUT A MAID.

Just look at my hands" is the de- spending cry of nearly every woman who does her own house work. But the woman who uses Perfection Cream" need not worry. It softens and whitens the skin. 25 cent bottles at the Juneau Drug Co.,, 1O7 Front St. Phone 25O. 6-l6-tt
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
RAILROAD ENGINEERS
 ACTIVE AT SEWARD

SEWARD, June 20. - The railroad commission is having the Seward Light and Power company repair and maintain the long distance telephone from Seward to Mile Fl of the Alaska Northern where they will connect witf n government line to their camp al Woodrow-Ship creek.
 Commissioner Underwood and his party are making an appraisement o' the Alaska Northern property for the government
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
JONES TO URGE
 MONEY FOR NORTH

WASHINGTON, June 20. - United States Senator Wesley l.. Jones, Of Washington, yesterday announced that he will offer amendments to the Sun dry Civil appropriation bill providing S11O,OOO for the protection of the seals of Alaska and $6O,0OO for aids to navigation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
carranza to Have Cabinet.

FL PASO, Tex, June 2O.-Gen. Car ranza has decided that he will form a cabinet to share with him the re- sponsibility of conducting the Consti' tutionalist government.
 The decision to do this Is believed to be the result of the discovery that practically all of the Constitutionaiist commanders, representing more than 60 per cent of their armed men in the field, made it plain to Carranza that as between himself and Villa in case of a, split they would follow the lat ter
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
Villa PrOClainns Angeles
 Provisional President
NIAGARA FALLS, Canada, June 20

NIAGARA FALLS, Canada, June Io.
 The Mexican delegates to the peace conference received telegram this afternoon from the Mexican con sul at Fl Paso saying that Gen. Viiia has issued a proclamation proclaiming Gen. Angeles provisional President or Mexico. It is said that the proclama. tion is accompanied by statement presenting the necessities for the ac' tion, and an address to the American people in which 1t is set forth that the move is one in the furtherance or the Mexican policy of the American administration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
JUNEAU BALL PLAYERS
 CONTEST WITH SAILORS

The Gastineau.Juneau baseball team are playing a practice game of ball this afternoon at Recreation park with the baseball team composed of the mem- bers of the U. S. Fisheries boat Alba tross. The game was called at three o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
SAILING ON GEORGIA.

The steamer Georgia sailed for Skagway at one o'clock this morning with the following passengers for that place: Pat Lynch. Gus Staadacqer and w. Johnson.
 WANTED-A waitress, experience not necessary, Star Restaurant No, 64 Front st. 6-2O-2t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
DENMARK WOULD GIVE
 WOMEN VOTERS RIGHTS

COPENHAGEN, June 2O.-The up- per house is considering the bill just passed by the lower house enfranchis- ing women and depriving the King Of the right to name 16 of the 66 mem' bers of the upper house.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
SEWARD TO HAVE
 ADDITION ON MARKET

SEWARD, June 2O.-Bob Ashland a former Sewardite, came back to town last night and today purchased from Fred Laubner his homestead Of 3S acres at S30,OOO. The land lies within the incorporated limits of Seward and will be put on the market at an early date.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
Rich Placer Strike Is
 Reported Near Haines

sKAGWAY. June 2o.-A rich placer strike Is reported near Pleasant camp. north of Halnes. Gold was found In ruby sand on bedrock at a depth of 25 feet. The sand assays s1.soo to the ton. There Is a stampede from skas- way to Haines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
ADMIRAL FLETCHER
 TAKES BRIEF REST

VERA CRUZ, Mex, June 2O.-Rear- Admiral Frank F. Fletcher left today on the Dolphin for brief rest. He has been in continuous service in Mexican waters for more than year. He was the central figure in the Tampico incl dent and commanded at the capture of Vera Cruz.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
mllann Ns. Rooseyelt.

PHILADELPHIA, June 2O.-Demo-' crats in Philadelphia are authority TOT the statement that President Wood row Wilson will personally defend his administration against attacks or COL Theodore Roosevelt in speeches he will make in Pennsylvania in the Fall campaign.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
HOUSE SWITCHES BILLS
 ON SENATOR LA TOILETTE

WASHINGTON, June 20. - The House committee on merchant marine reported a bill embodying the main features of the legislation proposed by the Safety Sea convention recently held in London as a substitute for the La Toilette seaman's bill which had passed the Senate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
PANAMA CANAL IS
 OPEN FOR TRAFFIC

PANAMA, June 20. - Yestehday marked the first use of the Panama canal for commercial purposes by the shipping of the world. The Santa Clara, the first privately owned vessel to pass through the canal, was let through the locks and lowed through canal, passing from ocean to ocean.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
STRIKE ON FRANK
 E. YOUNG'S PROPERTY

SEWARD, June 20. - A new pay streak has been opened on Copper creek on ground owned by Frank E. Youngs, and has caused quite little excitement and stalking. Two miners who are working on a lay are taking out better than an ounce a day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
FORD EMPLOYEE KILLS
 SELF WHEN PROMOTED

SEATTLE, June 2O.- F. w. Lapp' man. promoted Thursday to be fore man of the Ford automobile works at this place, fearing that he could not make good with the added responsi' bilities, committed suicide yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
F. AND A. M. MEETING.

Mt. Juneau Lodge No. 147, F. & A, M.. will hold a stated communication at s o'clock, Monday evening, June 22, at Odd Fellows hall. Work in F. c. degree. Visiting Masons cordially in vited to be present.
 6.2O.2t. E. D. BEATTIE, Secy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
VERY REV. cRIMoNT RETURNING

The Very Rev. R. J. Crimont, Pre- feet Apostolic of the Catholic church for Alaska, is returning to his head quarters at this place on the Alame- da. He has been at Seattle on official business for the church.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
SENATE CONFIRMS SHARP
 AS AMBASSADOR TO PARIS

WASHINGTON, June 2O.-The nom' nation of Representative William H. Sharp. the Elyria. Ohio, manufacturer to be Ambassador to France, was con Nrmed by the Senate yesterday after noon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
BOSTON POLICE OFFICER
 KILLED BY FUGITIVE

BOSTON, June 2O.-Police Inspec- tor Thomas F. Norton was killed in a running fight last night following an attempt to arrest Lawrence Robinson wanted for triple murder Robinson was wounded as result of the shoot ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
 ACCIDENT KILLS TWO

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 2O.-Just af- ter putting ashore an excursion of l. 900 telephone girls the steamer Majes' tic with B on board ran into the in take of the Tower waterworks and sank, two perishing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
MORGAN SOME REAL
 ESTATE OWNER ALSO

NEW YORK, June 2O.- While he was never regarded as a figure in real estate matters the appraisal of J. Pier pont Morgan's estate discloses that he owned real estate in this State to the value of S3,745,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
TWENTY-FIVE RUSSIAN
 LAWYERS GO TO PRISON

ST. PETERSBURG, June 2O-Twen' ty.fve lawyers convicted of insulting the Minister of Justice during the Be- liss trial, were yesterday sentenced to six months imprisonment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
ENGLISH SUFFRAGETTES
 DESTROY $4,O00,O0O

NEW YORK, June 2O.-London ca ble to the World estimates property destroyed in Great Britin by suffra- gettes so far in 1914 at $4,OOO,OOO, compared with $5OO.OOO for full year 1913 and $4O,OOO for 1912
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
"HoNEY FITz" TO BECOME
 BOSTON MERCHANT PRINCE

BOSTON, Mass, June 20. - The Post says former Mayor John F. Fitz' gerald is about to purchase the oak Hall Clothing store, and conduct the busiuess under the name of the John F. Fitzgerald Clothing Co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
SAILING ON NORTHWESTERN

The Northwestern arrived at Il O. clock last night from the Westward and sailed for the South at 12:3O a. m. Passengers from here for Seattle weres F.. NJ. Gott and wife, Geo. R. No ble. John Wagner, J. H. Irving, w. F.. Merhcant and C. Harris and wife.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
Conference a. Breaking Point.

NIAGARA FALLS, June 20. - The American delegates to the peace con ference have conveyed the ultimatum to the mediators that unless the Huer' ta delegates yield to the plans Of the American government at once the mediation must end today or Monday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-20
CRIME LAID AGAINST
 APPLICANT FOR OFFICE

SEATTLE, June 20. - Nelson Me Emerson, an applicant for appoint ment as collector of customs, was ar rested yesterday on charge of con spiracy to bring Chinese into the United States contrary to law.