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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
Los AnqeIes Helpless.

(By Marconi Wireless Telegraph
 SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21.- Los Angeles is completely inundated. The damage done will run into millions. Today thousands are homeless. No telegraph or telephone systems are working. Not a wheel is moving in Los Angeles or in nearby towns and cities. The country within radius miles wide Is under water. All busi- ness is paralyzed. The bridges are down and gone. The streets of the city are surging streams. Every river in the country for miles Is raging torrent, and thousands upon thous' ands of acres are under water. All communication with stricken city is by wireless.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
CHANGE NIGHT AT oRPHEUm

The Orpheum theatre tonight will ofrer an entire change of program when the following photo plays will be pre- sented:
 John Arthur's Trust" splendid Lubin drama. featuring Arthur John son, and Lotta Briscoe.
 "The Penitent." is a first class photo drama offered by the Essanay company.
 Red Wing and the Pale Face" is beautiful romantic Indian photo play by the Kalem company.
 "A Tenacious Lover" Pathe com edy, featuring Gwendoline Patis and William Cavanaugh, will complete a good enjoyable program.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
Bryan Orders investigation.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Secretary of State William J. Bryan has ordered that a far.reaching investigation into the killing of William s. Benton at Ju. arez be made. He has informed Brit ish Ambassador Spring-Rice of his &C., tion. He also delivered to the Brit. ish ambassador all the information that he has received concerning the affair. The reports that were delivered to the British ambassador say that Benton was executed after trial by court martial. The reports have been transmitted to the government at London.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
CURRENCY LAW TO
 HELP BANKING

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Vice-Presi- dent May of the Guaranty Trust Go. of New York, one of the authorities of the country on foreign exchange and international money, expresses the opinion that the new currency law should prove a powerful corrective of present cratic and haphazard methods in this country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
THE MARCH MUSICAL
 NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT

Miss Edith Kempthorne will give a musical recital on Tuesday evening, March 8. in the Odd Fellows hall. It is to be an evening with Liszt, with character sketches from his life. A feature of the evening will be a piano forte rendering. of four hands, of one of his famous symphonies by Miss Gladys Trip pand Miss Kempthorne This is Miss Kempthorne's first re cital this season; there will no doubt be large attendance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
PASSENGERS LEAVING
 ON THE s.S. SPOKANE

The following took passage for the South. sailing on the Spokane at one o'clock yesterday morning: Stella Rob erts, Thomas Flood. Robert Jackson. ". F. Pendergast. B. w. Wilbur, E., Flow. George Bunting, Ed Bergdal, B.. A. Fareson, D. I. Moir, S. Macks. Geo. Dazman. J. NJ. Paley, Frank Baban, Ole Hnder. Mamie Tolsen. P. w. Reck.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
Release of Evers Caused Retirement.

Release of EVers Caused Retirement.
 CHICAGof Feb. 24.-Dissatisfaction among baseball players and fans which reached a climax when Johnny Evers was displaced on the Cubs, caus ed the enforced retirement of Murphy from the control and management of the Chicago National League baseball club. More than 10000 fans signed a "Never Again" agreement, pledging themselves not to attend a National League baseball game in Chicago as long as Murphy remained in control of the Cubs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
WELL KNOWN INSURANCE
 MAN NOW IN JUNEAU
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(By Marconi Wireless Telegraph
 Major A. E. Ransom. division super intendent of the Northern Life lnsur. ance company, well known in Juneau. accompanied by Mrs. Ransom. arrived on the Spokane and will be in the city for sometime in the interest of his company. Major and Mrs. Ransom are guests at the Cain Hotel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
GERMANY TO IMPROVE
 APIA NAVAL STATION

(By Marconi Wireless Telegraph
 BERLIN, Feb. 21. Germany proposes immediately to improve the naval sta ton at Apia. This action is deemed necessary on account of the changed. conditions that will prevail with the completion of the Panama canal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
GOOD PICTURES AT THE CRANE
 THEATRE TONIGHT.

The show tonight is a very good program; finest selected reels from the market:
 "The Wild Flower of Pino Noun tain," a frontier play that hits the mark.
 "Artful Gontrau," Paris Euclair com edy, a mirthful romance. Jolly pic ture comedies for a jolly audience in our theatre.
 "The Hypocrite, We're so pleased to welcome you-a Victor drama.
 "The Marriage Lottery" very laugh able Imp comedy.
 Come to the Grand theatre and see a good show.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
SULZER STILL AFTER
 THE GOVERNORSHIP

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 24.-Former Gov. William Sulzer has instituted le- gal proceedings before Justice Chester of the Supreme court to regain the Governorship. The court issued an or. der to the comptroller. to show cause why writ of mandamus compelling him to pay Sulzer the salary attach. ing to the office of Governor should not be issued.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
Great Britain Not to
 Intervene in Mexico

LONDON, Feb. A.-"Though condi. tions in Mexico are causing the great est Injury to British interests we do not propose to attempt an intervention which would be futile and impolitic." said Under Secretary of Foreign Al fairs Hood in the House of Commons last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
NORTHWESTERN ARRIVALS.

The following arrived from the West. ward on the Northwestern yesterday: P. c. Stoess, J. F. Pugh, H. Farr, J. J. Meherin. A. P. Kashaveroff, F. Brown, c. A. Thayor, Mrs. J. H. Sell en, Rev. Blackwell, D. Murphy. c. N. Stockwell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
aermann Land Men and euns.

VEHA CRUZ, Mex, Feb. 24.-The commander of the German cruiser Dresden, which is in the harbor at this place, has shipped to the German legation at Mexico City two machine guns and 10000 rounds of ammuni- ton, accompanied by squad of blue jackets in civilian dress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
cona.I.utIonalIsts Honor Madero.

MERMOSILLO, Mex, Feb. A. - The anniversary of the overthrow of and the killing of the late Fran. cisco I Madero was observed in all parts of the Republic under the con. trol of the Constitutionalists.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
ROTTERDAM SECOND
 PORT IN EUROPE

LONDON, Feb. 24.-In 1913 Rotter- dam was the second harbor in Conti- mental Europe, with port tonnage of l3,91O,OOO tons, compared with l4'' 1SO 900 tons for Hamburg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
KAISER TO ANSWER
 DEWEY'S STATEMENT

(By Marconi Wireless Telegraph
 BERLIN, Feb. 21.-The Kaiser is personally editing a statement that is to be issued as the expression of Ger many in reference to the attack made on Admiral Dewey for his statements about the conduct of the German fleet at Manila during the Spanish war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
SEVEN LOSE LIVES
 IN LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES. Feb. 24.-All told seven lives were lost in the floods that ragged in this city and surrounding country from Wednesday until the end of last week.
 The damage to property is estimated at $4,5OO,OOO.
 The floods are abating.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
OWLS, TAKE NOTICE.

There will be an organization meet ing of the Order of the Owls, held on the first Sunday in March. at Gross hall. at o'clock p. m. All members of the order are requested to be pres ent. OSCAR WALLEN,
 -2-24-5t. Organizer
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
WHO FILLS YOUR PREscRIP-
 TIONS?

z. J. Loussac, at the Juneau Drug Co.,. is a druggist of IA years exper- fence in the largest drug stores of the United States. Phone 250.
 Purity. quality. reliability and ser vice is the motto of the Juneau Drug Co. opposite the Alaskan Hotel. Phone 25O. 2-19-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
PRINCE WILLIAM FORMALLY
 ACCEPTS ALBANIAN THRONE

NEUwEID, Germany. Feb. "A. - Prince William of Weld yesterday for mally accepted the throne of Albania as King that was rendered to him by Essad Pasha, defender of scutari, who headed deputation of Albanian notables.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24

Seattle to- Celebrate March Eth.
 SEATTLE, Feb. 27.-The people of Seattle will celebrate the passage of the Alaska railroad bill Barch 7th. It Is proposed to make the celebration one of general participation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
GATES ESTATE PAYS
 MINNESOTA SS2,538

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 24.-Minne- sota's attorney-general has agreed to the probate of Charles c. Gates will, with taxable property in that State of $2,25O,OO and a $S2,53S inheritance tax thereon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
FRENCH MARINE ENGINEERS
 STRIKE IS SPREADING

(By Marconi Wireless Telegraph
 MARSEILLES, France, Feb. 21.-A strike of the engineers employed by the Messengeries Maratime company, the largest French steamship company. has reached serious proportions and is spreading.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
IRON AND STEEL
 PLANTS MORE ACTIVE

NEW YORK, Feb. 24-Advises state that steel plants at Birmingham, Ala bama, and Wheeling, West Virginia, have resumed on full time, and that the American Sheet & Tin Plate Go. is operating at capacity at It's differ ent plants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
N. P. TRAIN DERAILED
 AND ENGINEER DEAD

TACOMA, Feb. 24.-A Northern Pa cihc passenger train bound from St, Paul to Seattle was derailed at Black River Junction Saturday night. Chas. Dulun, the engineer of the train, re- siding at Seattle, was killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
MURPHY MAKES FORTUNE
 OUT OF BASEBALL

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-Charles w. Murphy who sold under pressure Sun day his controlling interest in the Chi cago National League baseball team said he has done pretty well anyhow and is glad that he entered baseball as business.
 q started into the game on a shoe string" he saidg and now I am worth $1,OO0,OOO at least"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
SENATE RATIFIEs NEW
 ARBITRATION TREATIES

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The Sen ate Saturday ratified the general ar. tration treaties with Great Britain. France, Japan, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden. Portugal and Switzerland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
ANOTHER TREsPAss
 SUIT GOES TO TRIAL

Another of the Pacific Coast Co.'S trespass suits in which Chris Radmi- loyich ct al are the defendants, was commenced in the district court this morning. The property involved is in the Pacific Coast addition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
Great Britain May Demand Action.

(By Marconi Wireless Telegraph
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-It is ru- mored here that action will be de- handed of the United States by Great Britain on account of the execution of William S. Benton by Gen. Villa. Secretary of State Bryan is accused of suppressing facts submitted by U. S. consuls in Mexico
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

Tomorrow being Ash Wednesday, or the first day of Lent, there will be services in Trinity Episcopal church at Il a. m., with Holy Communion and address by Rev c. E. Renison. Mu. sic by the full vested choir.
 Everyone is most cordially welcome.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24

Mrs. Victor N. Dupuy, who has been visiting in Puget Sound cities for sev- eral weeks, returned home on the Mar. iposa.
 Henry Moses, the well known fur buyer, returned to Juneau from an ex- tended visit in the States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
AMERICAN MARINES
 AT CAPE HAYTlEN

(By Marconi Wireless Telegraph
 PORT AU PRINCE, Feb. 21. - American marines landed at Cape Haytien today. The Haytien rebels were driven into the City of Cape Hay tien after sharp fighting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
LEAVING ON MARIPosA

The following took passage for the Westward on the Mariposa:
 For Skagway-C., Bailey Sadie Brown, s. Kovich.
 For COrdova-Miss R. Smith, P. F. Quinn, Duncan, Stewart, Anna Stearn, Jennie Roberts.
 For Valdez-Rose Besseman, and D. Krom.
 For Seward-E. c. Raine, Gus Bor gen and wife.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
REMOVAL NOTICE

Mrs. F. A. Stevens will move on March 1st from 1S1 Front street to Room 1, Malony building, on Seward street. 2-24-6t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
Mexican Troops, Train Wrecked.

VERA CRUZ, Mex, Feb. 24. - A train carrying a company of infantry from Mexico City to Jalpa was dyna- mited by Constitutionalists last night and 55 officers and men and the Eng fish engineer of the train were killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
AmerInan Marlnes Land.

VERA CRUZ. Mex. Feb. 24.-The detail of American bluejackets on du- ty at the American consulate here has been withdrawn and replaced by guard of picked marines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
DAUGHTER FOR eRAYs.

The stork visited the home of Mir. and Mrs. E. Latimer Gray Sunday eve, ming and left a beautiful baby girl, Little Miss Gray tips the scale at 111s pounds. Mother and child are pros pering.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
FORMER ALASKAN KILLS
 HIMSELF AT TACOMA
 ~ l.,

TACOMA, Feb. 24.-1Nels Monta, a pioneer Alaskan prospector disap- pointed in the outcome of an Idaho mining deal, shot and killed himself Saturday night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
TACOMA MAN GETS
 U. S. MARsHALsHIP

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-John NJ. Boyle, of Tacoma, now serving as United States marshal for Western Washington by emergency appoint ment from the Attorney-General, was today nominated for the office by the President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
Bryan and Wilson Confer.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William J. Bryan had an extend ed conference over the Mexican situa. ton Sunday,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
washInatOn eandIts stIII at Large.

Washington Bandits Still at Large.
 SEATTLE, Feb. 24.-The Seattle. Tacoma Interurban and the Great Northern bandits are still at large. Posses are searching for both. The SSO, ,OOO.reward for the Great Northern bandits is stimulating the chase for them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
"25o" IS ,oUR

"25o" IS OUR telephone number; we deliver im- mediately. JUNEAU DRUG co.
 Night Service There is a night bell at the Juneau Drug Co.,, opposite Alaskan Hotel. Phone 260 2-24-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
BANDITS HOLD UP
 lNTERUR5AN TRAIN

TACOMA, Feb. 24.-A seattle-Ta- coma Interurban train, outbound, was held up at the Meadows Sunday night and 60 passengers robbed of $4OO. The robbers escaped.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
NEW EXPRESS RATES
 GETTING BUSINESS

CHICAGO, Feb. 24-The business of express companies in showing an in crease and parcel post business a slight decrease in Chicago. New express rates are responsible for both.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
SUIT TO RECOVER
 FOR GOODS SOLD

The Frye-Bruhn company has filed suit in the district court against J. J. McTague of Wrangel to recover on goods furnished.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
ATHLETIC CLUB DANCE
 THURSDAY.

The Juneau Atheltic club will give another of it's popular dances Thurs day night. It is announced that rag ging" will be barred.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
GOOD HOME.

A little girl from to 12 years of age can get a good home with school privileges. References given and re- quired;, address P. o. Box 1O3, Juneau, Alaska, .. 2-214t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
LENT SEASON BEGINS
 TOMORROW, ASH WEDNESDAY

Tomorrow will be Ash We'd nesday. the first day of the holy sea son of Lent. The occasion will be ob- served in the Catholic, Episcopal and Greek churches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
FORMER SENATOR HENRY
 Nj. TELLER IS DEAD

DENVER, Colo, Feb. 24.-Henry M, Teller, formerly United States Sena' tor, and. former Secretary of the In terior, died here yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
souTHBoUND PASSENGERS .s.s oNoTaE NORTHWESTERN

The following took passage for the South on the Northwestern: Mrs. Nj. Woodwork, Miss Pauline Benz, Mrs. l.. Smith, Genevieve Allen, Mrs. M. Lansing, Charles Hardy, A. w. Wood well, w. c. Leak, c. F. Forrest, Hen ry Shattuck, R. V. Nye, A. Leander, Miss K. Walsh, Mrs. Thomas Bush.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
JAPAN CUTS NAVY
 ESTIMATES S15, 100000

TOKYO, Feb. 24-The budget com mittee has voted to reduce the esti- mates for the navy 3O,OOO,OOO yen, or about $15,OO0,OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
GERMANY LAUNCHES HER
 SEVENTEENTH DREADNAuGHT

BERLIN, Feb. 24.-The 17th dread naught for the German navy was launched Saturday and christened "Kronprinz."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
HENRY MoHR IS DEAD
 AT CITY OF DESTINY

TACOMA. Feb. 24.-Henry MohB one of the most prominent business men of this city, died here Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
nlaz Reachea New York.

NE WYoRK, Feb. 24.-Gen. Felix Diaz arrived here from Havana Sun. day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
NEW CITIZEN YESTERDAY.

Ole Steiner. native of Norway, was yesterday admitted to citizenship by Judge R. w. Jennings of the district court
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Twenty-four hours ending at 3 p. m.; Maximum-42. Minimum-35. Cloudy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
NEW TRIAL FOR BECKER.

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 24.-Police Captain Becker, of New York, con- victed of murder, was given a new trial today by the court of appeals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
ROYAL ERuIr co., Phone 2eo

ROYAL FRUIT CO, Phone 2so. Fresh ranch eggs by the dozen or case.
 Burbanks potatoes-the best-by the pound. sack or ton.
 ROYAL FRUIT CO, Phone 2SO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24

Whether you like Havana or domes. tic cigars, you can get the kind you like at Burford's. 2-16-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24
py here.
To Work for Terminus.

py here.
 To Work for Terminus. A commercial organization has been formed here to work for Valdez to be the terminus of the government rail road.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24

You'll find the cosmopolitan crowd at the Stampede. 2-19-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-24

Miss Mayme Reck returned home on the Mariposa after visiting in the States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-20
FAVORED BY COMMITTEE
Censure for Representative McDer-
mott Probably Will Be
Recommended.

The House judiciary committee to-
day considered a resolution recon-
mending that Representative McDer-
mott of Illinois be censured for his
conduct disclosed through the Mulhall
lobby investigation. A long discussion
of the resolution disclosed that senti-
ment in the committee favored it and
it is probable a favorable report will
be voted late today.
Several members Of the committee urged
That the resolution be made more drastic,
and Representative Nolsted of Minnesota
urged that il carry provision expellIng
Representative McDermott from the
House. Other members. however. argued
Chat the offenses charged against Nc
Dermott were committed in previous
Congress and that ii was debatable
whether the present Congress had author
~ to expell a member for such cause.
It also was urged that the resolution does
not prevent the House from taking more
drastic action If ii finds il advisable.
The resolution of cenSure names Rep
rcsentative McDermott and the officers
and employees of the National Association
a. Manufacturers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-20
Pointed Paragraphs.

me man who hestates may find it too
axe 10 act.
lis easy to oe happy. all you have 70 do
j. De foolish.
ignorance OF the law excuses no man
unless ne has a pull.
The world will forgive a man almost
any Old thing eTcep. failure.
The pessimist has chronic case Of in
d gestion.
When mar fails in business he begins
10 loon around Tor political job.
\ man never looks better than when
l.. IS looking Cor another man who owes
him money.
\ girl who Is chummy with her neither
can manage u ger along pretty WI
V thout chaperon-
II takes a young widow 10 convince a
r.al tsat he is na.liES love 10 her when
@ss is doing ii, the love making herself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-20
Question of Civil Rights.
Alleged Violation of 18th
Amendment.


Continuing, the brief asserts:
Now, for the court of last resort of
our own state to brand this poor. I'M
fortunate race with mark that he as
an ex-slave could have; no property
rights, no inheritance or transmissible
blood is in absolute violation of the
fourteenth amendment to the federal
Constitution and the civil rights bill pass
ed in aid thereof" Harrelson's brief de-
clared that if the decision were allowed
TO stand it would open the way for dis
crimina ton and abuse of the rights and
privileges of mankind, be he white or
colored.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-20
Other Good Values in Neckwear
Rufus the Fad of the Hour.
The Latest "BouHant'

In black only. with the top part
the lower part of deep accordion pl'
hem. Made of fine quality crepe d
nothing more than sewing together
skirt to make a complete tunic. A
Another style of 'Bouffant
FIouncing has the top made or
bla G. crepe de
chine. with a finish d 4 7E
of two IN If o n sDfs/O
ruffles. a yard. 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-20
BILL BROADENS USE
OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Favorable Report to Senate on
Measure Endorsed by Civic
Organizations.

At the direction of the Senate District
committee, Senator Hollis of New Hamp-
shire today fayorably reported to the
Senate a bill regulating the use of school
buildings and grounds and permitting
their use for supplementary educational
purposes. for civic meetings, recreation
centers and Fairgrounds.
Legislation for the purpose was in
dorsed at {, meeting of representatives of
fifty-six civic organizations held at the
White House December l at the invitation
of Mrs. Wilson and Miss Margaret Will
son. who have taken a deep interest in
the question.
~ nder the bill the board of education is
to have authority to make the regula-
tions and TO accept the voluntary serv-
ices of teachers and others, and also to
receive gifts of money to aid in carrying
OUT the plans for supplementary educa-
ton and recreation.
Under the law at present it has been
impossible to use school buildings and
grounds for any but strictly school pur-
poses. MANY citizens associations and
other organizations of a public character
have desired to use the buildings and
grounds for meetings.
Protects Destitute Parents.
The Senate District committee today
also ordered a favorable report on Sen
ator Pomerene's bill providing against
the. abandonment of destitute. tnfirm or
aged parents by their children in the
District of Columbia. The bill later was
reported to the Senate by Mr.. Pome,ene.
The bill makes the abandonment of des-
titute parents punishable by a fine OF
500, or Imprisonment for not less than
three months or more than year. The
court however. is permitted TO use its
discretion. instead of imposing punish
nent in substituting an order for the
sou III daughter to pay 50 much I. Wee"
foy. the support of his her parent
The committee also ordered favorable
repcr.s on four bills for the relief of
property owners in connection with the
changes of grade due to construction of
the Onion station. 1t was explained that
these claims for damages we're submitted
too late to be handled with others.