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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
MEXICAN BANDIT
SETS FIRE TO TUNNEL
AND MAKES ESCAPE
MaximO Castillo Gets Away
After % of Band Are
Captured
MEN CAPTURED
ARE PUT TO DEATH
Rebels Taking Advantage of Embargo
and Are Rapidly Securing Arms.
Alleged Agents After United
States Army Rifles

Juarez, Mex, February 6.-Maximo Cas-
tillo, the bandit leader. after % of his
men had been captured and executed by a
revolutionary force at Eel Nalle, near
casas Grandes, set fire to the woodwork
of the Drake tunnel which carries the
Mexico Northwestern railroad through the
continental divide, and escaped to the
mountains, according to an official report
received at the municipal cuartel here to-
day The men were captured and sum-
marily executed yesterday, the report
says. castillo's depredations took place
today.
The Drake tunnel runs through soft
earth and the burning of the wooden
sheathing may entail heavy loss by cave
ms. Castillo formerly was chief of the
bodyguard of Francisco Madero late Pres
ident of Mexico, In the present revolu-
ton he and his band of 30 or go followers
have been raiding non-combatants. Cas-
tllo has harrassed the Mormon colony at
Casas Grandes and is charged with the
murder of George Searcy, member of
the colony, who when a prisoner failed to
produce the ransom demanded.
Just how the capture of the bandit de-
taehment was accomplished was not ex-
planned in the report In his retreat, how
ever. Castillo wrought what revenge he
could He ran 10 cars of lumber into
the tunnel, says the report and set fire
to the train. lie next removed what pro-
visions he could carry from a car loaded
with supplies. ran the car on a wooden
bridge and set fire to the car. 1t with
the bridge was destroyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
Objectionable to Hobson

sFinally | was Informed by the POST
master General that appointment would
be made upon my Endorsement, with the
understanding that the person understood
by me should be acceptable to CAPTAIN
Hobson; that Mr. Clabaugh was obiec-
tionable TO Captain Hobson. and that It
would be necessary for me to suggest
some one against whom such objections
did not exist. In other words, | was in
formed that the department denied me
the nominating privilege as pre-
rogative of the occupancy OF the office
of district representative. but that |
would be permitted to exercise 1t in this
instance subject to the approval of Cap
tain Hobson
II replied that | had requested no such
privilege: that ] desired no such privi-
lege, and that | would accept no such
privilege. j have insisted that II the
nominating privilege in this instance be-
longs by right to Capt. Hobson, he should
be permitted TO exercise II without em-
barrassment and that II Il of right be-
longs to me, | should be accorded similar
freedom of It,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
Right Challenged

In the hope of securing a modification
OF this policy so FAR as 1t dlserlminates
against representatives at large of whom
there are about 30 In the present House,
| requested in my own right the privilege
of recommending for the vacancy in the
postmastersnip at Tuscaloosa, my home
town, and indorsed the application OF
Mr. Samuel +. Clabaugh, founder anu
editor of the Tuscaloosa News known to
me personally to be eminently we'll quail
flied and worthy. Captain Hobson chal-
enged my right to nominate aud pro-
tested the fitness and aeeeptability OF
Mr.. Clabaugh.
In the beginning | understood that
the reasona ableness of my request was con-
ceded by the postmaster general and the
first assistant postmaster general and the
former agreed to confer with the Prcsi-
dent with the view of modifying the APP
pointment policy of the department as TO
non-recognition of representatives at
large.
yrhe President also seemed to consent
to the reasonableness of my contention
and stated that he would endeavor to
confer with the Postmaster General be-
fore a decision was reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
No New Developments

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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
LUCAS REMOVAL
 CASE ON TRIAL

The proceedings brought by the dis trict attorneys office against the city council of Juneau for the purpose of re.lnstating w. T. Lucas, who was oust- ed from the office of city clerk and ma yistrate, were continued from last nights session until Il o'clock today.
 The district attorneys office takes the ground that the council had no right to remove Lucas in the way they did or at all, for the reason that the statutes provide 1t can be done by an action of the district court and that that remedy is exclusive.
 Evidence was introduced by the dis trIct attorneys office for the purpose of making the point that even if the council had the power to make such removal, the action in the case of Lu- cas was invalid for the reason that there was not legal quorum present and voting on such action. The dis trict attorneys office does not recog- nize J. B. Marshall as being a legal member of the council at the time the action was taken. holding that he in- validated his position in the council by taking appointment as city attor' ney and by accepting the position of United States court commissioner.
 The council is standing on the ground that if the city council had the power to make the. appointment Of Mr, Lucas that 1t also had the power to re- move him. and that, in any event, 1t had power to remove him for cause. It alleges incompetency as the cause for removal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19

those chosen from civil life shall be under the supervision. in the work of construction, of engineers taken from the army. The appointment of any engineer from civil life whose salary exceeds sS.OOO a year must be con- Iirmed by the Senate.
 "The President is authorized to util. ize in Alaska all the machinery and equipment used in the construction of the Panama canal as rapidly as 1t is not needed in Panama and can be used in Alaska, the President to fix the price.
 .."The Interstate Commerce Cominis- sion, subject to the approval of the President, Is empowered to regulate the passenger and freight rates.
 "If the railroad line connects with a steamship line for the transporta. ton of freight or passengers the lines SO connected must be operated as a through route through rates on fair and reasonable apportionment of the revenue received and the expense in- cured"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
NO BANN ON THE
 TEACHING OF TANGO

Whether the Elks bar "ragging" from their hall or not, or even wheth- CT they bar the tango, the hesitation, the Irritation or any of the other new dances or not, it will make no differ ence to the instruction of Miss Louise Anderson's classes in the new dances at Elks' hall. The bann, if a bann shall be ordered, will be on public danc. es, and Miss Anderson's classes are private.
 And right here Miss Anderson wants 1t understood that there is absolutely no connection between "ragging" and the tango and any of the other new dances.
 "one can rag" said Miss Anderson, 'in any dance. It is by no means a peculiarity that applies to the new dances. It is a comparatively new way of dancing some of the oldest and most popular of the dances"
 "Tbe tango is a new dance, just as is the hesitation waltz and the flirta' ton waltz" said Miss Anderson, "and -if it or they are danced correctly they are no more harmful than any other of the society dances. People who dance will want to learn these dances, and they should learn to dance them "or' rectly.
 "All ball room dancing is as prop erly a part of physical training as are folk and classical or esthetic dancing
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
TERMS OF ALASKA BILL SET7SFY MEASURES FRIENDS
BRlSTOW ATTACKS
 PRESIDENT WILSON

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. = Senator Joseph L. Bristow bitterly attacked President Woodrow Wilson yesterday afternoon for his advocacy of the re- peal of the provision of the Panama canal act providing free tolls for American ships engaged in the coast wise trade through the Panama canal and for his refusal to aid the women in their efforts to secure National wom. an suffrage. He said: "The greed Of the American railroads and the auda- clous claims of Great Britain seem far more potent with our President than the appeal of the womanhoOd of the Nation"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19

H
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.--The Alas ka railroad bill directs the President to locate and acquire by purchase or construction line or lines ofrailroad from tide water into the interior of Alaska and to naylgable waters on the Yukon. Tanana or Kuslokwim rivers. In choosing a route he is to use bis judgment as to what will best promote the settlement of Alaska aud the de- velopment of it's resources, as well as to provide adequate transportation IA cilities for coal for the army and navy. for troops and tle munitions of war and for mails.
 Limited to 1000 MIles.
 The total mileage of al railroads to be purchased or constructed Is limit ed to one thousand miles. and an ap. propriation for their purchase and con struction of s85,OOo.OOO Is made. This limits tue eApeHHe " ShS oN'Sss A'N..~ to $S5.OOO per mile.
 AlasI<a Lands to Pay Cost. The bill provides that money receiv- ed from the sale of lands in Alaska shall be kept in a separate account from which the government will be reimbursed for the $35.0OO,OOo appro. priated for the construction of the railroads.
 Managers Believe Fitzgerald Amen -Spspt .Hslns. s-.-ss-4.-
 The managers of the bill, after con sultation, did not attempt to secure a reversal of the vote by which the Fitz- gerald amendment was adopted. They believe that it will help, in the end, to facilitate the work, and that, in stead of being detriment, it will be of distinctive advantage in many ways.
 The bill will go to conference in a few days. This will give the friends of the measure time to consider the changes in the bill and their effect upon it's purpose.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
MARINE NOTE s

The Al.K is expected from the South at g o'clock tonight and will sail on return trip at Il o'clock tOmor- row morning.
 The Princess MaQuinna, arriving from the South, passed through to skagway and will sail South from Ju. neau tomorrow at a. m.
 The Spokane left Ketchikan at g o'clock this morning and should ar rive in Juneau tomorrow morning.
 The Admiral Evans is expected to arrive in Juneau from the South to- morrow night.
 The Humboldt was scheduled to sail from Seattle yesterday.
 The Mariposa will sail from Seattle tomorrow. The Northwestern is expected from the Westward Saturday.
 The Delhi is enroute from Seattle to Juneau.
 The LaTOuche is enrOute from Seat, tie to Juneau.
 The Santa Ana arrived last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19

VALDEZ, Feb. G-Mr and Mrs. Borgland and son ar buried under an avalanche of snow tue north end of Keystone canyon, They were bur. fer by snowslide that came down upon them yesterd afternoon at 2 o'clock, and the word was received here late yesterdag evening Lieut.. Dougherty of the signal corps, led a relief expedition thft started immed. lately for the scent of the accident
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
NEW CORPORATIONS.

The following foreign corporations have filed articles with Secretary Charles F. Davidson:
 The Shushauna Gold Mines No. l; a Washington State corporation, home office, Seattle; incorporators, Henry NJ. Herrin. J. H. Kulger. L. H. Hawley; capital stock, $1.OOO,OOO.
 The George Inlet Packing Co., a State of Oregon corporation with home office in Portland; incorporators, E. F. Moore, John A. Benolkin, and Frank Gausneder; capital stock, $3O,OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
FORMER JUNEAU
 PITCHER SHOWS FORM

Ben Hunt, the giant southpaw Bob Brown has signed for 1914 is the first Norwestern leaguer to start training. Ben bundled himself up in three or four sweaters and went out to Wood land Park. where he pitched few balls to a fellow he says he doesn't know. The arm was good, but the weather cold. For five seasons past Ben has been taking a trip to major league training camp each spring about this time of the year, so he misses the warm Southern air. Ben will come pretty close to leading the league in pitching next season.-Seattle Times.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
Chamberlain'S New
 Commission Bill

The bill introduced by Senator Geo. E. Chamberlain. Of Oregon, creating the Alaska Development Board, for the management of Federal affairs in Alaska, which was read twice Feb. 2, and referred to the committee on Ter ritories. after eliminating the title and enacting clause. is as follows;
 Section 1. That a board is hereby created and established, to be known as the Alaska Development Board, which shall be composed of three per sons to be appointed by thI President, by and with the advice anu consent of the Senate. to serve for terms of seven years. The members of the board shall reside and maintain their principal and such branch offices as may be necessary within the Territory of Alaska. Not more than two of the board shall be appointed from the same political party and they shall not en- gage in any other business, vocation, or employment No vacancy in the board shall impair the right of the remaining members to exercise all the powers of the board. The chairman shall receive an annual salary of $S,- 500 and the other members an annual salary Of SS.OOO each.
 See. ?. That the board hereby ere ated shall. subject to the provisions of this Act and under such laws as Congress has enacted or may here after enact. have jurisdiction and con trol over the care. use, and disposition of all reserved and unreserved public lands, including forests and waters and resources therein, over fish and fish cries. seals, reindeer. mines. minerals and mining. Indians. Eskimos. and oth- CT Alaska natives, toll roads, and over all other matters or things now sub ject or which may be made subject to national ownership. care. disposi- ton. control, or regulation within the territorial limits of Alaska, except with
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
M0NDAY AND
 SHlELS GO FREE


 SEATTLE. Feb, 19. - Charles F, Munday and Archie shiels, accused Oi conspiracy in connection with the at tempt to acquire ownership of Alaska coal lands, were acquitted by a jury here last night.
 The charge against them had been reduced to misdemeanor but 1t was fought as hard as though the accused were facing Q penltentiary charge The speeches of wilmon Tucker and Walter S. Fulton, for the defendants were devoted to an arraignment of the "persecuuon of honest citizens" by special agents of the government. {.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
Alaska eureau praIses WIIsOn.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. - Falcon
 Joslln, Charles G. Heifner, Will H, Parry and J. L. McPherson, of the Al. aska bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, issued a joint statement this morning which says that without the support of President Woodrow Wilson the fight for railroad in AL aska could not have won. The state ment expresses lasting obligations to Representatives oscar w. Underwood, James R. Mann, and Victor Murdock, leaders respectively of the Democratic, Republican and Progressive parties in the House, to Delegate Games Wicker sham, Representative William c. Hou' ston, chairman of the House Commit tee on Territories. Senators George D. Chamberlain, Key Pittman and Thos. J. Walsh, and the entire Washington delegation in the Senate and House, and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
ARRIVING ON GEORGIA,

The Georgia, arriving for sitka and wayports last night, brought the fol. lowing for Juneau:
 From sltka-J. E. McGraw, A. A. Walker. w. H. Ireland, c. Turney, J. Dorney.
 From Tenakee-John Blase, Mike Yoyich, Mrs. Brown. A. N. smerdel, Mrs. Smerdel.
 From Gypsum-A. Lockner, George Fox. James Hayes, Bert Scott.
 From Hoonah-J. ". Cunnane. A. Nilsen, S. J. Kane. G. A. Rustad.
 From Funter-W. c. Miller, Frank Keeper.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
COMMERCIAL CLUB
 TO MEET TONIGHT

The Juneau Commercial Club meet ing in the council chambers tonight, called by President John Reck for the purpose of considering the question of Alaskas representation in the Panama Pacific Exposition, promises to be a very interesting meeting, After the main object of the meeting is disposed of it is probable that other subjects may be introduced of more or less i'm portance to the community. The pro posed Federal building and the need of it; and the Juneau waterfront are subjects of some importance just now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
DISTRICT COURT NOTES.

The jury trying John Sacoff for the crime of selling liquor to Indians, brought in a verdict of not guilty. The trial consumed more time than is usu- ally required to try cases of this sort. and it was hard fought battle. Judge H. B. LeFevre who conducted the de- tense had to build it as the trial pro- gressed. The theory of the defense was an alibi in inference, which had to be established through circumstan- tial evidence. doing this and assailing the the credibiuty of the government witnesses constituted the defense. Judge LeFeyre consumed more than two hours in his final argument to the jury.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
Friends ef Alaska Rejoice.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s. = Every friend of Alaska at the National capi. tai is rejoicing over the splendid vic tory the Territory won in the House of Representatives last evening. Ey- erywhere is heard praise for the mag nifcent efforts of President Woodrow Wilson to secure the passage of the lbiii It s.sconcededao op every hand that he made 1t possible.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
Seattle Dellahted.

SEATTLE, Feb. 19.-The people of this city are delighted with the final passage of the Alaska railroad bill, through the House of Representatives.
 The disposition is to give full praise to President Woodrow Wilson for the final triumph. His emphatic approval of the bill and his personal requests to members of Congress are believed to be responsible for its tremendous majority.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
FRENCH ARE OUT AFTER
 SOUTH AMERICAN TRADE

PARIS, Feb. 19.-The French mer- cantile marine department has urged on the Cabinet the creation of com mission to report on what the govern. ment should do toward fullest utiliza. tion of economic possibilities of the Panama canal by French commerce, in- cluding new ports of call and closer relations with South America.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
CHANGE NIGHT AT oRPHEum

There will beam entire change of program at the Orpheum theatre to- night when the following four good photo plays will be presented:
 "Aileen of the Sea-" a first class TO- mantle sea drama, by the Melies Go.
 "The Smoke from Lone Bills Cabin" is splendid vitagraph Western pro- ductlon with Mary Charleson and Fred Burns in the leading roles.
 "She Must Elope," is a good Lubin farce comedy.
 "The Masher Cop" laughable Bio, graph farce comedy. will complete the program. Good show.
 Save your coupons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
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ATHLETIC CLUB BALL
 ELKs' HALL TONIGHT

Elks' hall will be filled with merry maskers tonight, the occasion being the first of it's kind under the auspices of the Juneau Athletic Club. The fa- nous Juneau orchestra has been SC cured for the occasion and long list of prizes awaits those who excel in the things for which the prizes are of' fered. The committees having the af' fair in hand are leaving nothing un' done that will add to the enjoyment of those who attend. A large crowd is assured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
Alaaka elu eets Big Majority.

Washington, Feb, IS. (6:S0 D. m.-The administration AlaS- ka railroad bill, authorizing the President to construct . 5000 900 railroad from AlasIsa,s coast to the coal fields, passed the House this evening by a vote of 2sO to S7.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
WILL
 DEMAND INDEMNITY

w. Nakiyama indicted by the Ket chikan grand jury for first degree mur, der in connection with the killing of Frank Dunn at Dundas Bay cannery refuses to accept his liberty on the grounds offered, by the government choosing rather to remain in the Fed eral Jail. It has been automatically stated that he will seek indemnity through the Japanese government for illegal Imprisonment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
cordova PIeased with Outcome.

CoRDovA, While the people here have felt ever since the passage of the Alaska railroad bill through the Senate that its passage by the House was but matter of time, there is gen. eral rejoicing that the bill has finally received the sanction of both branches of the National legislature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
PresIdsnt goneest,llates oors.
Inereases eore,s Faith.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Feb. 19. Commenting upon the outcome of the case against him, Senator Gore said: "The verdict confirms my abid- ing faith in the proposition that truth will triumph"
 Senator Gore planes the prosecu' tion to a conspiracy to defeat him for reelection to the Senate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
BIG MASQUERADE FEB. 1s.

Don't make any engagement that will keep you away from the Athletic Club Masquerade Ball on Thursday evening Feb. 19, at Elks' hall.
 A late ferry has been arranged for to take the people living in Douglas Treadwell and Sheep creek home af ter the dance.
 The Juneau Athletic Club gives dances every Thursday evening. 2-16-4t
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
ALASKAN HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following arrivals are registered at the Alaskan Hotel:
 J. B. Turner, E. Gantheral, Seward; I. Schoenfeldt, John Blase, Tenakee; A. L Mitchell. R. E. Ash, Portland; H. D. Shook, A. NJ. Goodman, A. w. Quist, D. I. Moir. Seattle; R. A. McGregor, O. F. Hoff, city
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
G. L. RICE SENTENCED
 TO PAY FINE OF $500


 Judge R. W. Jennings imposed fine of $500 against George L. Rice, who plead guilty to four indictments charg- ing him with conducting a bawdy house. This fine is the sentence i'm posed on one indictment only the maximum fine for such ofrense being $500. Sentence was suspended on each of the other three indictments. The action of the court Is in line with the recommendations of District Attorney John Rustgard,
 Kitty Brown. who entered a plea of guilty to selling liquor without li' cense, was sentenced to pay fine of $15O.
 Chris Brovick, convicted of selling liquor to Indians, was given a suspend ed sentence pending good behavior, on condition that he deposit $3O each month with the United States mar, shal for the support of his family.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
Avalanfie OyerWIlelniS
 Three Near Valdez

Fifty men equipped with shovels and llnterns and a surgeon accompany him. They hope to dig out the two who are stiIl covered. Three horses were lost in the avalanche.
 Signal corps Men Narrowly Escape.
 Corporal Simmons and a party of four signal corps men just escaped be- lng caught by tho slide. They lost their horse and outfit were caught. They succeeded in rescuing one man who Is serious condition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
WHO FILLS YOUR PREscRlP-
 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 25O.
 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., 1914-02-19
ASKING DISMISSAL OF
 VALENTINE INDICTMENT

The district attorneys office is pre- pairing an order for the dismissal of the indictment against Emery Valen- tine charging assault with a danger ous weapon. Yesterday Assistant Dis trict Attorney Fl. H. Folsom stated in open court that it was probable that such action would be taken.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-19
w. A. IRWIN RETURNS.

w. 4. Irwin, we'll known mining man. returned to Juneau on the Prin- cess Maquinna after an absence of several weeks, spent mostly in San Francisco. Mir. Irwin. who is at the Occidental, says that Alaska Is att tracting a great deal of attention all over the Coast and that there will be many men interested in mining and other resources of the Territory who will visit Alaska the coming summer.