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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
PRESIDENT BAXTER
 ON MERGER TALK

SEATTLE, April 2.-T only know about the proposed deal for the pur- chase of the Northern Navigation Company's holdings on the Yukon Riv- CT in a general way" says R. w. Bax- ter, president of the Alaska Steam ship Company and of the Copper River & Northwestern By. and who was reported in dispatches from San Fran cisco to be negotiating with the Sloss Brothers for the purchase of the Northern Navigation Company, oper- ating a number of steamboats on the Yukon River. MT. Baxter reached Se- attle from San Francisco this morn- ing
 "I learned that a deal was pending by which the Sloss interests are to be taken over by another company" he said, but we arc not the parties who are making the deal. have not been advised whether the negotiations were completed. l have been to Salt Lake and San Francisco on Q business trip, and the newspapers in San Francisco printed the story that we were negoti- ating for the purchase of the Northern Navigation Company's holdings on the Yukon. There was no truth in the story, but understand that deal was being made by other parties.
 We have already very large inter- ests in the Alaska transportation busi- ness, and, now that the Alaska rail- road bill has passed, we are planning to increase and improve the service by adding more ships as they may be re- quired. We are already figuring on a number of changes for the coming summers trade"
 Mir Baxter says business in San Francisco is very good, and expresses the opinion that construction of gov. ernment railroad in Alaska will have good effect on trade conditions all over the Paclnc CoaSt
 q look for tremendous increase in the production of gold, copper and oth- CT mineral products of Alaska" he said, "and it is certain that as the rail- road progresses, farmers will settle ahead of it, and, while it may seem improbable, it is within the realm of possibility that within few years AL aska will send a large quantity of az ricultural and farming products to the United States. Anyhow, 1t is certain that Alaska will grow enough vege- tables and cereals for it's own use and that the population of the Territory will be greatly increased"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
TICKETS BREAK EVEN
 IN FAIRBANKS ELECTION

FAIRBANKS, April S.-There was an even break between the two tickets at this place-three being elected on the Business Mems ticket, three on the Citizens ticket and one on an in dependent ticket, Mayor Smith was reelected, and Dan Callahan, running independent, was reelected for ninth successive term.
 The new council will consist of the following:
 Murray Smith, F. s. Gordon, Peter Lorentzen, Dan Callahan, Dr. R. R, Myers, George NJ. Smith, Andrew Ner' land.
 The school election, two women run ming, takes place today. Women are voting strong.
 Long List of Candidates.
 There were 21 candidates at the election yesterday-seven on the Bus, mess Mems ticket five on the Citizens ticket. eight on the Socialist ticket and one independent.
 The highest vote for a candidate was 527 and the lowest, 37, that being the number cast for the lowest candi- date on the Socialist ticket. The high est Socialist received 11S.
 The total registration wIs 964 and the total vote STA. The women regist- cred to the number of 2S3, and all but nine of them voted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
POPULAR sKAeWAY NATIVE
 AT ST. ANN's HOSPITAL

Jack Benson, commonly known at Skagway as "Chilkoot Jack and, though an Alaska Indian, one If the most popular residents of the Lynn canal metropolis, is at St. Ann's hos. pital. He was brought to Juneau on the Humboldt by his daughter, Cora Benson. He is suffering from the re- suits of stroke of paralysis. Cora Benson, who accompanied her father to Juneau, is a graduate of the Skag. way public schools, and for years she has been chief assistant of Mrs. Pull len in the conduct of her popular Skag' way hotel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
White Pass Buys 97
 Yukon Craft From MN. Co

SEATTLE, April 9.-The sale by the Northern Navigation Company of its fleet of % Yukon river steamers to the White Pass & Yukon was officially announced yesterday by Leon Sloss, president of the Northern Navigation Company. The announcement fails to mention the Alaska Steamship com pany. which was reported to be par ty to the deal.
 President R. W. Baxter. of the Alas ka Steamship company. says his com pany is not involved in the transac- tieG.
 The sale, which involves more than $2,OOO 900. will stop the possibility of a general rate Ear on the Yukon this year. such as prevailed last year.
 The SIoss interests retain the com mercial business of the Northern Com mcrcial company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
ALASKA PREs5YTERlANS
 COMPLETE THEIR LA8oRs

The Presbytery of Alaska, which has been in convention since Monday, will come to close this afternoon, and he delegates who have been in attendance will leave for their several homes. Some will have to remain for boats either north or south, but sey, eral who came in the cruising launch Good Tidings," belonging to the Rev, Dr. Edward Marsden of Ketchikan, will leave this evening on that boat, Those included in this party are Rev. Edward Marsden, Ketchikan; George Eaton, Kasaan; George Haldane, Wrangen; Andrew Thomas, saxman; Rev. George J. Beck, Rake.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
BUSTER" FINISHES POSING
 IN MOVING PICTURES

Buster" the prize dog of the string of huskies that have been posing in moving picture productions at Truckee, California for the past several months passed through Juneau on the Admir- al Sampson last night enroute to his home in Katalla. Buster" is the ex- elusive property of Walstean c. Smith Jr.. ("Buddy"O. and is one Of the hand somest dogs in the country.
 Several months ago. Ben Durkee of Katalla was commissioned by big moving picture concern to bring out a dog team for certain work in mo- ton picture production of the famous Jack London work. Smoke Bellew." Mir. Durkee took out string of eight fine huskies and they have finished their work. The owner of Buster" is the son of Territorial Treasurer Wal stein G. Smith. and is now attending school in Tacoma.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
STEEL ERECTION
 BEGINS AT THANE

The erection of the steel oarse crushing plant for the Alaska Casf'n. eau Mining company's ore red lon works at Sheep creek, or Thar as 1t is now called, will begin almost lmmed- lately. Nearly all of the steel for this work is here now and the concrete foundations have been completed for some time, waiting and ready.
 Thomas McCurnin. who will superin- tend the steel erecting for the Alaska Gastineau Mining company at Sheep creek, arrived on the Admiral Samp- son last night and took apartments at the Alaskan hotel. Mir McCurnin is with the Kansas City Structural Steel company and comes direct from Kan. sas City here. He brought nine assist ants with him from Seattle, and the remainder of the help will be employ ed here in Juneau. Mir. McCurnin stated last night that he expected to start work this morning.
 The forms are now being set for the foundations of the main mill build ing and 1t is expected that the pouring of the concrete for the same will be- gin within the next week or ten days. This is an immense structure and it will take some time to get it complet- ed. All of the steel for this building has been ordered and is now being fab ricated. It is planned to have the steel on the ground and ready for erection to begin by the time that Mir. McCur- min has finished with the coarse crush ing plant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
THINGS DOING IN
 JUNEAU BASE BALI

The new baseball grounds in Last Chance basin will receive the finish ing touches Monday and a manager for the Juneau baseball team will be chosen by the board Of managers this evening.
 Senator H. T. Tripp. with a crew of forty.fye men and two teams, has been vigorously pushing the improve ment of the baseball grounds until the work is now we'll in hand. in fact ready for the top layer of earth. It is con idently expected that with this fine weather prevailing that the finishing touches will be added before Tuesday of next week.
 Chairman J. c. Mcbride of the board of managers has called a meeting of the board for 5:SO this evening and at this time a team manager will be chos- en and he will be given instructions to secure players immediately for the 1914 team to represent Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
MISS MAMIE MORGAN
 RETURNS TO JUNEAU

Miss Mamie Morgan returned home on the Humboldt Tuesday evening, after an absence of several months in the States. For six months she at- tended Blair's Business College in Spo- kane. Completing the course and grad uating with fine honors, Miss Morgan returns to Juneau full fedged ste nographer and intends to remain here and follow her adopted calling. Be- fore sailing North Miss Morgan spent several days visiting friends in Seat tie, but is delighted to be home once more.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
PETERSBURG ELECTION
 WILL BE CONTESTED

PETERSBURG. April 9-It has been decided that the Petersburg election will be contested. Two of the candi- dates were judges of the election. The Business Mems party elected six of the seven councilmen-S. L. Hogue, J. Brennan, J. Stoft H. s. Finch, J.. Johnson and c. Haarberg. The Citi- zens' ticket elected J. Otness council man and Mrs. T. S. Elsemore and E.. p. Rehing for the school board. There was one vacancy in the board and E. p. Rehings term expired.
 The registration numbered 1855 and most of those registered voted, There was great activity in the contest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
JOHN RUSTGARD TO
 RETIRE JUNE list

John Rustgard, United States dis trict attorney for the First Judicial Di- vision of Alaska, this morning an. uounced that he would retire from the office which he now holds and begin the practice of law on June 1. "Yes," :" he said, q shall remain in Juneau and open offices here. expect to leave for Seattle immediately after the Ket- chikan term of court for the purpose of buying office furniture"
 Mir. Rustgard stated that under no circumstance would he continue in of flee after June 1st.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
NONPARTISANS WON
 ELECTION AT VALDEZ

VALDEZ, April S.--Every candidate on the Nonpartisan ticket except one John Biggs--was elected yesterday. Al. White was the succel-ml man of the opposition. There were several tickets.
 Those elected were:
 James H. Patterson, William H. Thomas, John Lyons, Harry E. King, J. c. Martin, Al. White and E. E. Rit. chic, the last named being the pres, ent Mayor
 c. E. Russell was elected to the school board.
 Nearly 600 votes were boiled, and the election was hotly contested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
Tolls Hearings Begun.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The Sen- ate inter.oceanic canals committee to- day commenced hearings for and against the passage of the free tolls repeal bill. They will continue for two weeks before the bill will be re. ported. Friends of the administration expect that the sentiment for the re- peal will increase with the progress of the hearings and debate.
 The general debate on the proposi- tion in the Senate will proceed with the hearings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
SOMEONE IS BREAKING
 FIRE ALARM BOXES

Chief of Police William Mcbride complains that someone has contract. ed the habit of breaking the glass GOV. ering to the front of the fire alarm box. es, either through excessive curiousity or maliciousness. Chief Mcbride says anyone caught at the practice will be arrested and. if he has influence with the City Magistrate, he will be given the limit. Four boxes have been brok. en, some of them down town and some on the hill
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
PEOPLES. PARTY TICKET
 WINS SEWARD ELECTION

SEWARD, April S.-The entire Peo. ple's party ticket was elected at yes terday's election here.
 The following were elected:
 City Councilmen - Charles Craw- ford, G. B. Boe, John Noon, E. E. Cham berlain, J. F. Graef, c. F. Hewett and l.. o. Patton.
 School Board-Dr. J. H. Romig.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
CHANGE OF PROGRAM AT THE
 POPULAR oRPHEUM

The following bill will be shown at the Orpheum tonight:
 Pathe Weekly.
 "The Risen Soul of Jim Grant" shows how poverty and bad company so weakened a country lad that he was tempted to do wrong, but through the confidence of an innocent child he was lead to the awakening of a better man
 The Sheriff's Wife" is a strong, Western drama by the Essanay com pany.
 Yankee Doodle Dixie" is a laugh, able comedy by the Selig.
 Save your coupons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
JUNEAU WOMAN LEARNS
 OF SISTERS DEATH

Mrs. Matthew Button. of this city, has learned indirectly of the death of her sister, Mrs. E. A. Smith, in Co., lombia recently. Mrs. Smith, whose home was in Seattle, went to the South America country recently to vis- it another sister, whose husband is engaged in mining there The United States consul telegraphed the news of Mrs. Smiths death to Secretary of State William J. Bryan and the latter notified Seattle relatives. Mrs. But ton. of Juneau, has been notified, but has received no particulars of the death of her sister.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
MISSOURI FARMERS WANT
 25,O00 LABORERS QUICK

ST. LOUIS, April 1O.-Presidcnt Firth. of the Missouri Federation of Commercial Clubs says there is work in Missouri immediately for '2S,OOO farm laborers. He says the demand exceeds the visible supply to that ex- tent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
GEORGE BRIGSBY TO
 BE MAYOR OF NOME

NOME, April S.--The election here yesterday was very quiet. George B. Grigsby was at the head of the sue cessrul ticket and will be Mayor. The following were elected to the council:
 G. B. Grigsby, w. H. Webb, Andy Anderson, H. H. Moller, Henry Bou. rough, Philip Murphy and A. w. Or. land.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
LEAVING ON HUMBOLDT.

The Humboldt, sailing for the South last night, took the following passen, gers from Juneau:
 For Seattle-Ed. Richardson, w. F o'Connell. H. Berg, Lee Nathanson M. Kaertler, Charles Poindexter, R F. Soos, H. Moses, B. o. Isaacson, J G. Olson. R. o'Neil, E. Gauthrat.
 For Ketchigan-D. A. Epsteyn, Louis Levy III. Kroeger and Fl. c. Hunger ford.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
oUINAuLT ARRIVES IN
 DOUGLAS AFTER FAST TRIP

DOUGLAS. April g. 9.-steamship oui. nault arrived in Douglas this after noon with Capt G. w. Morgan in com mand. This boat demonstrated on her first trip to the North that she is fast sailor, having made the trip from As toria to Ketchikan in three days and eight hours, coming via Hidden Inlet
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
COMPANIONS HITS
 FOREST SERVICE

DENVER, Colo, April 9.-Gov. Elias Nj. Ammons, of Colorado, attacked the forest service yesterday in an address delivered at the conference of Cover nors. He declared that under the fostering care of the forestry bureau the government has built great lum- Der trust"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
YAKATAe PEOPLE ABOARD
 THE ADMIRAL SAMPSON

Kay Smith, the Yakataga placer placer miner is aboard the Admiral Sampson enroute to the Westward. Vic Blodgett and family are also on board bound for the same place and B. H. von Milligan. There are IA working men travelling second class to the Yakataga mining camp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
URGES COOPERATION
 IN IRRIGATION

DENVER, Colo, April 9.--Assistant Secretary Jones in opening the Irri- gation Conference today called upon Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane to urge the financing of irriga. tion projects jointly by the State and Federal governments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
UNSUCCESSFUL WOOER
 SHOOTS SEATTLE WOMAN

SEATTLE, April 9.-As she was re- turning to her home, Mrs. Carl L. Ten gren was waylaid and shot three times by Victor Hammer, former cook in the Hotel Savoy. The latter then at- tempted suicide. Both Mrs. Tengren and Hammer will recover
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
LEANING oN SAMPSON

The following took passage for the Westward on the Admiral Sampson last night:
 For Cordova-W. A. Lempke, c. B Hart, Sophia suomela. c. Daniels, S Gust, Ernest Gust, J. Mcsweeney, F H. Tascher, P. NJ. Piersol.
 For valdez-W. Simmons, Mike Me Ginn.
 For Seward--J. H. Metallic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
ALASKAN HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following arrivals are registered at the Alaskan hotel:
 w. Weigle, Ketchikan; Carl Wick Hawk Inlet; c. Rutherford, Mrs. A. O Slemmons, Fl. S. Shook, Seattle; Thos McCurnin, Kansas City; Mrs. E. Her itage, Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
WHITE HOUSE WEDDING
 MAY BE IN MAY

WASHINGTON. April 9.-Washing- ton society has figured that the mar riage of Miss Eleanor Wilson, daughter of the President, to Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo will take place in May.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
TRINITY CHURCH GETS
 MOTOR FOR ORGAN

The organ of the Trinity Episcopal church will be operated hereafter by an electric motor. The motor arrived this week and is now being installed It will be used for the first time East, CT Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
KANSAS MAN AFTER
 MoNoPoLlEs' PATENT RIGHTS

WASHINGTON, April 9.-A bill pro- posing that all patents and copyrights controlled by a so.called trust shall be forfeited to the government has been introduced by Representative Camp bell of Kansas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
MocLosKEY RECEIVES ROADSTER

James McCloskey this morning re- ceivod a fine roadster and carriage from Seattle that were shipped to Ju- neau on the Rochelle. The horse was purchased in Bellingham and is one of the incest looking animals ever brought to Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
NEW CORPORATION FILES

The Arctic Mining company, of Youngstown, Ohio, has filed articles of incorporation with Secretary of the Territory, Charles E. Davidson, John p. Hazelett is president and B. Hirsh- berg is secretary. The capital stock is named as $150,OO0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
WHIPPLE GOES TO
 KENslNeToN MINES

James R. Whipple. assistant general manager of the Alaska Gastineau Min. ing Company, left for Eagle River and Kensington last night on trip of in. spection. He expects to return in a few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
KING OF SWEDEN IS
 OPERATED ON FOR ULCER

STOCKHOLM, April 9.-King Gus. tai was operated on this morning for ulcer of the stomach. He came out of the operation strong.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
MARYLAND SAILS
 NORTH MAY 18th

VALLEJO, Calf, April 9.-The Unit ed States armored cruiser Maryland has received orders to sail for Alaska May 18th to test the coal from the Matanuska coal fields, 900 tons of which has been delivered at tide wa. ter
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
carneale Applauds Repeal Adv0eate.

WASHINGTON. April 9. - Andrew Carnegie was a visitor in the House of Representatives today and atten- lively listened to speech by Rep resentative Vollmer, the new Demo. cratic Congressman from Iowa, in sup port of the free tolls repeal bill now pending in the Senate. He applauded the points made for the bill. Later, Mir. Carnegie called on President Woodrow Wilson at the White House.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09

P. c. Kaufman was a brother of the late Moses Kaufman, of Tacoma, and uncle of the Kaufman brothers, early day merchants of Juneau and skag. way.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09

A large shipment just received on the Humboldt Fancy cabbages. head lettuce, rhuharb, bananas, peppers, parsley, spinach, butter and eggs. Fancy cauliflower 15 cents per head. Royal Fruit Co. Phone 280.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09

Augustine 6 Kyer chocolates, 75 cents and $1 pound; always fresh; weekly shipments from Seattle. Ju- neau Drug Go. Phone 250. Imme- diate delivery. A-S-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09

We carry in stock complete line of baby foods, toilet and nursery nec- essities. Telephone us your smallest wants. Phone 8.
 3.21.tf. DoRANs DRUG STORE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09

LADIES HAIR GOODS, remodeling of switches, puffs, etc, in modish styles at "The Vogue shop. Opp. orpheum Theatre. Mrs. Albert Berry. 3.2O-Tues. Thu, Sat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
KEEP CLEAN.

Ladies and Gentlemens' clothing, cleaned, pressed and repaired at the Renovatory. We call for and deliver. Front St. Phone 394. 2-2S-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
U. s. CRUISER BUFFALO
 COMING TO ALASKA

VALLEJO, Calif., April 9.-The U. S. cruiser Buffalo will sail May 1 for Alaska with equipment for wireless stations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09

Our good name on the label; our good quality in the package. Juneau Drug Co.,. Opposite Alaskan Hotel
 Phone 25O Immediate delivery. 4-3-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Twenty.four hours ending at 3 D. m.; Maximum-67. MinImum-32. Clear.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
DoWAGER EMPRESS OF
 JAPAN DIES AT TOKYO

TOKYO, April 9.-The Dowager Elm press Haruko died here this morning
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09

Spots and stains removed at the Renayotary. Phone 394. S-23-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
GOV. STRONG HELPS
 TACOMA CELEBRATE
GOV STRONG HELPS -. .heor. .lr !

NV V SAaNOANN AAaS'@A v .
 TACOMA, April 9. - Tacoma cele, brated the passage of the Alaska rail road bill last night. Gov. J. F. A. Strong, of Alaska, and the Right Rev. Peter T. Rowe, Episcopal Bishop of Alaska, were the guests of honor.
 Chicago Man Urged for Alaska Job.
 WASHINGTON, April 9.-John Eric son, for IS years city engineer of Chi cago, has been recommended to Pres. ident Woodrow Wilson for the posi-. ton of chief engineer in Alaska rail road construction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09

Royal typewrlssrs. See w. H. Case .217.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09

Get your fresh vegetables at The Royal Fruit Co.,, Phone 2SO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09

RUTH PRESTON, Teacher of piano. 138 Franklin. S-19-f
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
p. c. KAUFMAN, PIONEER
 TACOMA BANKER, DIES

TACOMA, April 9.-P. c. Kaufman, a pioneer banker of this city, died here last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
Mothers.

For seward--J. H. McCallie.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-13
WIEN cAN CONGRESS ApJorRNe

Whether Congress will be enabled to adjourn in
July is moro than doubtful The program for Iegs-
ation is full OF formidable suags. The three anti
trust bills are in the Senate and they will stay
there for indefinite time. The House will pass the
five so-caed conservation bills. which will not be
acted on by the Senate at this session. That body
will be fully occupied with the trust bills only one
of which may eventually be sent to tho House.
The sundry civil bill vet be passed, contains a
large snag. II is a provision forbidding the use Of
item of the appropriation by the law department
for the prosecution of labor unions under the anti
trust law This provision is i'll harmony with the eN-
emption for organized labor contained in the omni-
bus trust bill. which bill the Senate is expected TO
leave over to the next session 1t will be remembered
that President Taft vetoed snndry civil bill be
it provided for this exemption for labor, while
President Wilson signed similar bill with memo
randum of disapprovaL It is velI known that he is
hostile labor exemption in any shape from prosecu
ton under the antitrust law.
As to the general provisions of the three antitrust
bills there is radical difference of opinion in the
SENATE and tremendous influence will be brought to
bear to have them amended. These will make for
prolonged debate and indefinite delay. The House
has determined TO accept any Of the bills unless
the farmer and labor exemptions retained. These
contained in the Clayton omnibus bill, which is
the last bill the Senate Will take mp according to its
program. As the fight is mainly on these exemptions
there may deadlock. Al least the prospect of
July adjournment is by no good.