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The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12
\ BAD FIRE
 AT PORTLAND

Portland, Ore, March 12-The wheat shaft at the Columbia dock here exploded today causing a dis astrous fire. Four other docks were destroyed before the fire was checked. The steamer Cricket load ed with asphalt was caught in the flames and is a total loss. The British royal mail steamship Glen roy had her upper decks burn ed away and considerable damage done to her cargo, which consisted of wheat and lumber.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12

 GOING SOUTH

Christiania, March 12-Emigra- ton from Norway has taken a strong turn to Mexico and the Gulf Of Mexico regions of the United States according to a government report issued here today. Heretofore Nor weigians have with hut few excep- tions emigratd to Wisconsin, Mime sota, the Dakotas and the Pacific Northwest, but the trend is now said to be southwaCd. The Nor wegian Mexican Gulf Steamship line has just greatly increased it's capital to provide facilities for the new traffic.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12
ORDER TROOPS
 ID TIE BORDER

Washington, D. C., March 12- The Ninth and Seventeenth regi- ments O. United States regulars have been ordered to the Mexican border, which when they arrive, there will make about 1S,OOO Uni ted States soldiers in Texas, more by three thousand men than the total Of those who were led into Cuba by General Shafter.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12
GETS GRANT
 FUR THE YUKON

Ottawa, March 12-Dr. Alfred Thompson, member Of parliament for Yukon, has succeeded in secur- ing grant of $50,O0O again this year to finish the overland trial and to nut cable ferries on the Yu- kon, the Peily and the Stewart riV- CTS over the overland trail. When this is done, this summer it will make it possible to travel by con tinuous journey from Whitehorse to Dawson via. this road at all sea- sons.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12
WILL GO BACK
 ID NATIVE LAND

Paris, March 12--GabrieI d'An- nuzio, Italian poet who announced some years ago that he had come to France to live and never expect ed to return to Italy, will go back to his native land this spring ac- cording tt an announcement made today. He will spend some time at Florence. D'Annunzio's cred itors are said to have influenced his stay abroad.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12
AN EXPENSIVE
 SHIPMENT

Salt Lake, March PA ship ment of three hundlde tons of coal from here today to a a dredging company north of Nome cost fif- ty seven dollars per ton.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12
ARE READY ID
 ENTER RING

Milwaukee, March 12-Ritchie and Wolgast will both be ready for the fight of their lives tonight at the sound of the gong. The in terest ia. the fight is at a high pitch. The betting odds are in fa- vor of Ritchie.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12

Needles for victor or Columbia photographs, soft, medium or loud now in stock at Keller Bros. Drug Co.,, envelopes of 100, 5cts.; boxes of 800, 15cts.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12
NOME EDITOR
 IS CONVICTED

Nome, Alaska, March 12-Hugh O'Neil, editor of the Democrat here was this morning convicted in the district court of criminal libel against c. D. Coyhraue, a Nome attorney.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12
SUFFRAGETTES
 ARE. ID BLAME

London, March l2-Suffragette Iaids here today have caused many places f interest to be closed to tourists and hotel managers believe they eau see the loss to themselves Of a good many Yankee dollars.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12

Haines, March 12--Upon the an- here last night of the passage by the senate of the Alaska railroad bill theree was n grand celebration and display of fireworks and later a smoker was
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12

 ENDED TODAY.

Chicago, March 12--The congress slonal inv estigation here Into the causes which jed to the Michigan copper miners strike was ended today.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12
TO DROP BOMBS
 FROM AIRSHIP5

Mexico City, March 12-Advices receivedd in this city today state that General Villa expects to drop bombs into the town of Torreon from aeroplanes.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12

Starrir. tonight 'Ne New Idea Bakery end Dellcatessen shop will be open d-y and night. Meals, bak- cry and delicatessen goods.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12

Location Notices, placer ant quartz, soc. a dozen at the Daily Alaskan office. ef.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-12
ENTHUSIASTIC CITIZENS IF HAYNES
 HOLD GRAND CELEBRATION

held in the rooms Of the Haines democratic club. All the people of the town took part in the rejoicing, many speeches were made and an outline of plans for future pro- ceedings discussed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
WESTERNER MAGAZINE
 WILL CELEBRATE

J. W. Fraser. Of the Westerner Mag azlne. is in Juneau in the interest of his publication. He comes with the announcement that the May Western, CT Will be an Alaskan celebration nun. Der and he will endcayor % secure support in its ditribution. The num- Der was suggested by the passage of the Alaska railroad bill which it's an nouncemcnt procialms is the "key that will unlock the wonderful resources Of the Territory.
 It is the purpose of s. ?. Weston, business mngr. Of the Westerner and Edgar [. Hampton. its edilcr, to cir cula,e thousands of copies of the Alas. kan celebration number among the newspapers of the country in addition to giving 1t the benefit of it's regular circulation of S5.Ooo copies"
 Many articles will appear in the number from the pens of various Alas. kans who know all about the Terri tory among the number will be one by Gov. J. F, A. Strong.
 SIr. Fraser is at the Alaskan hotel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
souRDoUeH DINNER AND
 BALL GREAT SUCCESS

HAYNES, Feb. 26-The sourdough ball and dinner given by the Haines Democratic Club was great success. It was the biggest dance ever given on this end of Lynn canal. The Unit ed States harbor boat Peterson made special trip to skagway Friday af- ternoon, Feb. goth and brought the visitors from Skagway, giving them free transportation. returning with them Saturday morning. The dance lasted all night. The dinner was praised by all, 1t taking over three hours to serve all present. The com. mittee began serving diner at 1O:45 in the gallery of the A. B. hall, the dance continuing in the main hall.
 Several numbers were given be- tween dances and during intermissions as follows: John Hoist and Helne Ly. ons, comedians from Chicago; three vocal selections by Jimmie sheety of New York; instrumental music by Miss Minds local shool teacher. It was a great financial success. The pro fits go toward the free reading room the club Is establishing at this place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
Railroad Bill May Co
 To President Saturday

WASHINGTON. Mar. 2.-Uader the terms of the agreement reached today between the conferees on the Alaska railroad bin the President is left with practically free hand. The confer. ees have accepted the House provis. ion for cash appropriation from the treasury rather than the issuance of bonds as provided by the Senate bill. An agreement was reached for the modification of the provision requir- ing the President to buy existing roads if at all before building extensnons or connections running from interior points. The law as 1t is now contained in the bill will permit the purchase of the Copper River and Northwestern railroad and the Alaska Northern if the President sees fit but he will be permitted to go ahead with the con structiou of the government lines pend- ing the negotiations. The President will decide whether the road will be standard guage or not. The prospect is that the bill will be in the hands of the President by Saturday although it is possible that he will not sign 1t after 1t is submitted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
SAILS FOR
 NORTH WITH SIXTY

SEATTLE, Mar. 2.-The Alameda sailed for Alaska Saturday night with 60 passengers for Juneau. as follows:
 Thomas Mudford, R. J. F. Mills, Miss F. Moore. Miss H. Schneider E.. "A. Webster, Henry J. Lempkins, w. P. Mills and wife, Mrs. D. J. McClel- Ian, B. H. Goldenhar, Mrs. Fose M. Hudson, Mrs. Viola Smith, Tom Men zies, G. D. James, c. J. Kostrametin- or and wife, Katherine Kostrametin- off, H. Brown. Reuben Girard, F. w. Williamson, John w. stedman, James sperllng, Peter Krostrametinoff, Jas. Booth, E. N. Haines, T. NJ. Bayton, Homer James, J. Hanson, L. L. Per cy, B. Bush, w. R. Glover, Frank Mil. Ter, Herman Hardy, c. H. Hall, Han nah Katainer, Anna Sonninen, D. J. Girard, wife and two children, There are nineteen steerage for Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
THE ADMIRAL SAMPSON
 BRINGS MANY PASSENGERS

The Admiral Sampson enroute to the Westward arrived from the South at 12:3O last night, bringing mail. freight and the following passengers for Juneau:
 Chas. N. Walker. c. N. McNoir. w. D. Lawrence. F. L. Cleary, R. W. sil- yer and wife, Mrs. Hazel McKenna, Miss Anna Foss. Mrs. A. R. Burgh. w. F. Ross. Mrs. B. Barclay, B. Hano, Rossie NJ. Patterson. W. L. Keyser, B. E. Johnson. O. Olson, Cathern Young. c. A. Johnson. NJ. R. Hurd J. R. Merz, Chas. Byrne. Jack Wooden, P. Rnotsen, Mrs. Emma Sherman, H. c. Anderson, J. W. Fraser. Dr. c. c. Finley, wife and three children, Miss Hazel Elkins, P. E. Mickelsen. H. E. Townsend. A. Mcdonald. Frank Bren- nan. and Robt. Scott.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
LUCAS REMOVAL
 HELD TO BE VALID

Judge R. w. Jennings in an opinion read in open court this morning holds that w. T. Lucas was legally removed from the office of city clerk and mu- nicipal magistrate by the Juneau city council. The court went deeply into the law bearing upon the subject and evidence submitted for consideration. The case was tried by stipulation. The court held that the council having pow CT to appoint had the power to remove unless appointed for specific term; also that the council may remove for cause only if the appointment be made for a specific term. The decision holds by the evidence submitted that Lu. cas was not appointed for a specific term; that under the act the only city official holding for specific term is the mayor. The court did not pass on the question as to whether or not cause had been established for remov- al, holding that itwas not necessary, that the council under the law had power to remove at will. The decision holds that the point raised that there was not legal quorum present pres. ent when the removal was made, If true, had been cured by the ratidca. ton of the act by the entire council at q subsequent meeting when all were present,
 The fight was made on the ground that the council had no authority to remove Lucas in the way 1t did or at all. It was alleged that there was not g legal quorum present at the time, on account of Councilman J. B, Mar shall being disqualified by reason of having been appointed city attorney, Councilman w. H. Case being absent from the city, and Councilman W. s. Pullen not having been notified of the special meeting called for that pur- pose.
 Tho case of Lucas was prosecuted by the United States through the dis trict atsornoys' office and was conduct cd by District Attorney John Rust rard and K. ". Nye.r assistant district attorney. Petit was defended by City Attorney B. Marshall and John G. Held.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
BOTH SIDES CLAIM
 NATIONALITY ELECTION

SEATTLE, Mar. 2. - The Mayoral. fly campaign practically is at an end. The voting will occur tomorrow. The campaign has been bitter and strenu- ous, and both sides are confident of victory. The indications are that 1t will be close. The betting still favors Gill, but there is not much money to wager on majorities. The Trenholme cam paign hes been aggressive. and 1t has attacked Gill's record 80 consistently that the latter's managers have been placed on the defensive. The Post-In- telligencer and the Sun have assailed Gill with vehement bitterness and are vigorously supporting Trenholme.
 Mayor G. F. Cotterill has thrown his personal strength and great stumping ability into the fight for Trenholme. The Times, which has attempted to be neutral and says that both Trenholme and Gill are good men, has devoted much space to the de- fense of the latter, and has been prac- tically forced to his support. The Star, while mildly defending Gill as a man whose attitude on municipal af- fairs and politics generally has changed, has attacked Trenholme as the candidate of the business inter- ests and as one of the capitalistic class.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
PUBLIC INsPECTS
 THE NEW TAVERN

The Tavern. Juneau's very latest
 restaurant. was thrown open to the
 public yesterday afternoon for the first time and for inspection only, Througs of people visited the place during the day and many expressions of approval were made. It is really a pretty and comfortable place. and there is little doubt but that 1t will be- come quite popular.
 It is advantageously located in that part of the Hotel Cain building re, served for that purpose. There are entrances both from the street and from the hotel lobby. It is finished in green and gold and all of the ar engagements are both tasty and restful. There are seats for 76 persons. Inn mediately on entering to the left Is a handsome counter hanked with doz- en comfortable chairs and backed by a handsome plate glass mirror throughout it's length. This is separ- ated by a panel screen from the main
 dining room where there are five tables ranged along the screen just mentioned. On the opposite wall there is a row of six curtained boxes, with a seating capacity of twenty-four. A balcony reached by easy stairs from either end of the dining hall contains several tables which can on demand be ranged together and be made to serve for small banquets and dinner parties.
 The kitchen is compact and arrang- ed for cleanliness and quick service. Mir Winters who planned it says 1t will be the quickest kitchen in Alaska, Jack oDonnen will be chef
 The Tavern Is being established by Harry Winters, well known caterer in Pacific Coast cities and in Canada, and Thomas Butirik, for a long time the popular head waiter at the Alaska Grill. It is expected that 1t will be open for business tomorrow. The de- lay in getting meat and other supplies prevented opening for business to. day.
 All of the fittings, furniture and furnishings in the Tavern were pro. cured and made right here in Juneau. IL is distinctly Q home production.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
MRS. GEHRENDs ENTERTAlNs
 THE CAMP FIRE GIRLS

On Saturday last the combined Ju' nior and Senior circles of the Camp Fire Girls met at the home of Mrs. P. NJ. Bahrends, and had Q most de llghtful time. Clad in their quaint tan colorcd ceremonial gowns, they made Q very charming appearance.
 In the absence of the guardian. "se, vance" Miss Anna Dudley, "Nykato' To-" took the central place in the In dian circle. The wohelo ceremony was rehearsed, including the hand sign and fire ceremony. Cordelia Davis. Flor, ence Larson and Mable Bathe being the three leaders.
 The Camp Fire songs were then sung. They were written and com posed by Heidlinger. the well known composer. especially for the Camp Fire Girls.
 The practice of taking parts, which these songs require, should be of great value to the girls.
 Greatly to their disappointment the honor beads won by the girls could not be awarded. according to Camp Fire law, owing to the absence of the guardian.
 The girls were photographed by one of the members. Assisted by Miss An. drews. Mrs. Behrends served the girls with a dainty luncheon, and when the afternoon came too soon to an end, the girls all decided they like being Camp Fire Girls more than ever, and that Mrs. Behrends was the most lov. able of hostesses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02

SEYMOUR EATON. of the cInoln, natti Enquirer. writes: %The man who succeeds must i'll bis job so full that he bulges out a little at the top when people can see him."
 The successful store must do the same thing only in Q different way. The goods must be on hand, the prices must be right, the, service must be commendable. the trading must te square-the kind of square that has four equal sides and four right angles. And this Is what the JUNEAU DRUG GO. is aiding to do. Try us and see. Opp. Alaskan Hotel, phone 25O.-S.2.tt
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
Another Royalty Plan.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 2.-Represen. tative William Kent, Progressive. of California, addressing the House Sat urday afternoon. proposed that per centage of the operators selling prices of coal mined in Alaska be used as a basis for the payments to the govern ment for their leases under the leas- ing system to which the administra- tion has been committed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
NORWEGIAN CONSUL
 WAIVED IN JUNEAU

There has been movement start.
 ed to get a Norwegian vlce-consul ap- pointed for Juneau Many important officials and business men of the city and Norwegian citizens have signed a petition to the Norwegian minister of foreign affairs asking that consu- late be created here and that William F. Britt be appointed to the office of vice.consuL
 There arc many good reasons why Norway should have an official repre- sentative in Juneau Juneau Is the capital of Alaska and the greatest port of call in the Territory. There is no foreign authority whatever and the nearest representative of Norway is nearly one thousand miles away.
 While the population of this section has increased at a phenomlnal rate during the past few years, the ever increasing per centage of Norweg- ians has increased even more remarkably. Iris is but natural on account of the climatic aud physical conditions which prevail here and the natural resurces which abound. In all respects 1t is very much like Nor. way and appeals to the hardy sons of the North.
 A great many of these newcomers are unfamiliar with the language aud laws of the United States and Al aska. Legal matters are constantly arising that demand attention by prop CT uthorities-deaths without heirs, executors or wills; difficulty in locat- ing relatives; care of indigent and sick; care of fatherless and motherless children; and many other exigencies that arise wherein Norwegian subjects require assistance.
 The fishing industry in which a large number Of Norwegians are engagjd and in which they have invested con siderable capital is constantly increas- ing in importance. The growing com. merce of Alaska is attracting atten. tion. and under the new national pol. icy toward the Territory. will uadoubt- edly become much more important.
 The mineral resources of Alaska are of great importance and the quartz industries especially arc being devel. 'oped and operated on scale that is attracting the attention of the world. Tho government railroad construction and development of the vast coal fields will greatly enhance and ad. vance the ,dsgclopmeat- ef, ,-other re sources.
 The timber and agricultural resourc' es are also important but little devel. opment in either has as yet been ac, complished. There is a great field for the manufacture of pulp md paper near Juneau and one Norwegian com pany proposes to spend $S,OOoOOo in establishing a pulp mill and plant near the city that will employ more than thousand men throughout the year. In time the valleys and shore lines will be dotted with homes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
FORMER CANADIAN
 GOVERNOR DIES

LONDON, Mar. 2. = The Earl of Minto, formerly Governor-General of Canada, died here yesterday. He will be succeeded by his eldest son, Wis count Melgund, 2S years of age.
 Gilbert John Elliot was born in fS45, and succeeded to his t. tie as Earl of Minto, which was creat. ed in 1913, in 1891, the year that his son was born.
 Lord Minto's most important official position was that of Governor-General of Canada. He visited Alaska and Yu- kon Territory while holding that po- sition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
BOSTON IRISH OPPOSE
 FREE CANAL TOLLS
By MareOni wIreless Telegraph.

By Marconi Wireless Telegraph.
 BOSTON, Feb. 2S-A largely at' tended meeting of the federated Irish societies In Boston today declared against the proposed repeal of the act exemptlng coastwise American yes sels from the paying of toll for pass ing through Panama canal. The meet ing declared that the contemplated repeal act to be "servile and unpatrlo. tic. and q surrender of the nations dignity and right"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
PROMINENT WASHINGTON
 LAWYER IN JUNEAU

MP. Hurd. of Mount Vernon. Wash. former member of the Washington legislature. former prosecuting attor- ney of Skagit county, and prominent in the bar of his State, is in Juneau and a guest at the Alaskan hotel Mir. Hurd. with several associates. is on his way to Chisana. He stopped over at Juneau to attend to business mat ters connected with his visit to the new mining district, and will proceed to the Westward on the next steamer that sail that way. He will spend the summer in Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
ALASKAN HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following arrivals are registered at the Alaskan Hotel:
 John George. L. F. Green. city; A. L. Mitchell, Portland; H. E. Shook, A. NJ. Goodman, A. w. Quist, Harry Miller. Chas. Vestal. J. w. Fraser, Seattle; F. B. Straven. San Francisco; Geo. Blackmer. Sheep Creek; NJ. P, Hurd, Mt. veronon. Wash; Chas, Byrnes. sedro-wolley. Wash; W. F Ross, Aanacortes, Wash; H. c. Ander, son. Portland; Mrs. Emma sherman Juneau; Gee. Leissner. Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
ALFRED MORLEY WHIPS
 FORMER ENGLISH CHAMPION

By Marconi Wireless Telegraph.
 MELBOURNE, Feb. 2S-Alfred Nor ley a middle weight pugilist today de- feated Johnny Summers. former wei terwelght champion of England, on foul In the seventh round. Sum mers fought unfairly throughout the bout and struck the referee when the decision was announced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
FIRST OF PORTLAND
 77NLHNE STEAMERS HERE

The Rochelle, Capt. W. B. Knight, of the new Pacific Steamship Com pany, operating between Portland and Southeastern Alaska, arrived this morning at 1880 and is discharging al the Shattuck dock. She brought coal, hay feed. salt and other material for local use. She goes from here to Douglas and from there to skagway and Haines. She is the first of the new line to arrive in Alaska. w. F, Swan did not come on the vessel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
SENATE PASSES THE
 POST0FFICE BILL

WASHINGTON, Mar. 2.-The Sen ate Saturday passed the Postofflce De- partment appropriation bill. It car ries sS11,OOO,OOO. Tho bill already had passed the House. The appropriation is not charge on the treasury, as the receipts from the service will more than meet the appropriation,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
John Y. 0Strander
 Dies at Olympia

missioner. After the expiration of his term he went to Dawson but returned to Juneau. and later located at Valdez where he has made him home for many years, and where he was engaged in the practice of law with T, J. Dona- hue. the firm being ostrahder and Don. ahue. He was about 60 years of age. He Is survived by widow and other relations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
GOVERNMENT WITNESS
 HAS DISAPPEARED

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S-Bridgie Web. Der, the principal witness ln the Beck. CT case and one of those upon whom the government depended for the tes. timony with which to convict Becker, has disappeared since the announce ment that there would be a new trial in the Becker case.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
mondeII Scores Administration.

By Marconi Wireless Telegraph.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s-Represen. tative F. W. Mondell of Wyoming in bitter attack on the administration today denounced the Wilson and Bryan foreign policy in speech on the floor of the House today. The Wilson policy was branded as aimless and vacillating and the entire attitude toward Mexico was severely scored.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
What History Will Say.

It will be recorded in the history of Alaska that the greatest prosperity of the Territory was given birth when the President was a Democrat, Con gress was Democratic and Alaska's Governor was Democrat.-Fairbanks Citizen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-02
vAlOgz TO CLOSE SUNDAYS

Valdez, Mar. 2.-The United States marshal's office today nO- tihed all saloon keepers that their places of business must be closed hereafter on Sundays.
 Saloon men threatened to have all business houses closed if the edict Is carried out.