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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
JUNEAU PROPERTY
 CLAIMED BY MANY

A pretty tangle over the ownership of the 14-acre tract claimed as min eral location by John Scatter, deceas. ed, and situated adjacent to Ever green cemetery and the Iriwn addi- ton has resulted over the many con fiicting locations filed on the property.
 Scatter died about year ago with. out making a will. Previous to his death he had a mineral location on the ground in question and deeded q one-half interest in the mineral To- cation to Lloyd Hill. Upon the death of Scatter, HIll was appointed admin lstrator of the estate, and F. J. Wet. trick became Hnrs attorney. The inventory of the Scatter estate failed to show any interest Scatter may have had in the mineral location mention ed. Hill after Seatter's death filed . lot location on the whole property and also did the assessment work on the mineral claim. On May II, 1914, Wet. trick filed for Hill and w W. Casey a water right location on the prop: erty.
 Other locations are as follows: E. Lang Cobb applied for the property as soldiers additional homestead location several months ago and should have filed his survey for the land on May 5. but failed to do so, and applied for an extension of time for the filing of said survey.
 The day after Cobb failed to file his survey, several individuals, includ- ing c. D. Garfield, B. D. Blakeslee, c. H. Buffers, F. W. Buffers, L.. D. Spray, E. B. Beliel, Charles Quacken. bush, L. A. Green, H. F. Cain, c. S. Green, Gudeman Jensen, A. A. Flem- ming, Guy c. Wing. located a part of the property for residences purposes.
 On May 8, 1914, w. S. Bayless filed an application for soldiers addition al homestead for the entire tract and he will have ninety days in which to file his survey.
 In January, 1914, Robert c. Hurley located the same water right since claimed by Hill and Casey and record ed his location in February.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
NEW STEAMSHIP COMPANY
 FOR NORTHERN TRADE

SEATTLE, May 5.-Control of the Western Alaska Steamship Company, operating from Seattle to Kotzebue Sound and Boring Sea ports. has been acquired by W. c. Dawson & Co.. of Seattle. the new management immed- lately announcing that not only is 1t preparing for a season of great acti- witty in the Kotzebue Sound-Bering Sea trade. but it expects to enter the Southwestern and Southeastern Alas ka field next fall.
 The Western Alaska Steamship com pany, formerly known as Schubach & Hamilton. has operated in the Kotze- bue Sound and Boring Sea trade for the last five years. Last summer the steamships Mackinaw and Navajo were employed in the service.
 Following the change in control, w. c. Dawson. head of Dawson & Co., also announced that two steamships would again be commissioned in the service from Seattle to Kotzebue Sound and Boring sea. One of the vessels, the steamship Falcon. already has been decided on for the service. The other will be announced later. The Falcon will sail June 15 from Se- attle en route to Nome. St. Michael and the Kotzebue Sound ports. her departure marking the resumption of the service.
 T. B. Watson, who represented the company in the Boring Sea and Kotze- bue Sound ports last year. will con- tinue in the same position.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
At the End of
 Fifth Inning
Juneau 5, Douglas 1
Douglas scored first; Juneau immediately afterward made the tying run.

Business houses of Juneau general ly closed up shop in town today to al- low employees and managers of those institutions to attend the opening game of baseball for the season of 1914.
 Mayor John Reok went out to the park and claimed the privilege of pitching the first ball. By the time The Empire goes to press the Doug las-Treadwel and the Juneau-Gastin- eau teams will be battling for the hon. or of the first victory in the Gastineau channel series.
 The J.H.S. bank lead the procession to the ball grounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
SHOCKED BY HIGH
 TENSION CABLE

NJ. V. Manville and Forrest Gardner were severely shocked while stretch ing metal surveyors tape this morn- ing, during the progress of some sur vey work that was being done by F.. w. Williamson in Gold creek near the old skating pond. A high tension cleo tric cable carrying a voltage of 22,- O0A was brought in contact with the metal tape the men were carrying.
 Manville was shocked into insen. sibility and remained unconscious for ten minutes. Gardner was also severe ly shocked. and Williamson, who was not touching the tape, felt the shock
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
STRONG TO URGE
 ACTON TO WILSON

WASHINGTON. May 1S.-Gov. J. F. A. Strong has arranged an audience with the President for some day late in the week to discuss Alaska mat ters, and to urge tue immediate pass age of Alaska measures. Gov. Strong will urge particularly that the coal land leasing bill be passed at this ses. sion.
 In support of his position, Gov. Strong referred. to the circumstance that British vessels are now discharg- ing British Columbia and Australian coal at Dutch Harbor. while there are millions of acres of .undeyeloped Alas ka coal lands.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
Looks Bad For AIaskn.

WASHINGTON, May 1S. = The de- cision of the Democratic caucus last night to limit the legislative program for the remainder of the present ses- sion to the passage of antitrust and appropriation bills so as to adjourn for the summer July 10th leaves little hope that there win be further legis- lation in behalf of Alaska at this session. It is now believed that the coal land leasing and other land bills and the development board bill will 80 over until the next session.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
Mexico City Presents
 Appearance of Hard Death

CHICAGO, May 13.-Medill Mccor- mick, cabling from Vera~Cruz about conditions in Mexico City, says:
 -"Americans are in prison in Mexico City, held incommunlciado and In places unknown to the Brazilian lega- tion which is caring for American in- terests. Suspicion and menace are in the air. Rurales police with fire arms patrol the streets, which by day are as bare of life as by night. Every auto- mobile bears the flag of the owners country. Many flags hang from the windows Of houses to protect the in- mates. The city bears the sardonic look of a horrid old woman dying with a painted face and decked with finery."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
BIG NEW AUTOMOBILE
 GARAGE FOR JUNEAU

Juneau is to have a new and up-to- date garage for repairing and shelter ing all manner of motor vehicles. w. F. Merchant who is establishing the w. F. Merchant Motors Co, has enter ed into a contract with George F. For rest who is to build the structure that is to house the new enterprise on the Forrest property immediately adjoin- ing the Juneau Iron Works building.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
REp sox eEr NEw pups.

The Juvenile Red sox of which David Terwilliger is manager, treas urer and good angel in every sense, has recently come into possession of brand new suits and all other etceteras that belong to an up-to-the-minute baseball aggregation. except an op. posing team with whom they can match strength. They may challenge Jaxon's men If they win from Doug las-Treadwell today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
JUNEAU THEATRE.

Owing to the fact that two local productions are being given at this house on Wednesday and Friday, there will be no moving pictures shown on these nights.
 On Thursday and Saturday com. plete change of program will be of fered as follows:
 "The Poisoned Chop"-a Imaginable comedy.
 "The Spirit of Envy"
 'The Lie That Failed"
 Mutual Weekly"
 Two shows nightly at 7:SO and 9 o'clock.
 Admission 25c. Children 1Oc,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
ALAMEDA COMING WITH
 JUNEAU PASSENGERS
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SEATTLE, May 1S.-The Alameda sailed last night with the following named passengers for Juneau; Miss Mary R. Hyder, Miss R. E. Stayden, Mrs. U. o. Potter, c. M. Inoln and wife, B. B. Hugen, c. R. Bell, Miss c. Raymond, Mrs. L. w. Watson, c. w. Stander, Miss A. L. Baxter, T. D. Mayfeld, Mrs. D. Carara. M. Wrenn. Mrs. A. G. Mosier John Kane, R. Cruit, six passengers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
Commission Government For Mexico

Commission Government For Mexico.
 WASHINGTON, May 13.-It is un- derstood here that the "A. B. C." meadlators, as the public insist upon calling the Argentina, Brazil and Chile envoys, in the Mexican situation will recommend a commission form of government for Mexico, with com mission that will be fairly representa- tive of different factions, until such time as the-people or the country can give untramelled expression to their choice of a President and Congress at the polls.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
CONGRESS MAY ADJOURN
 THE FIRST OF JULY

WASHINGTON, May 12. - Senator John w. Kern, chairman of the Demo- cratic caucus of the Senate, is trying to arrange ''gentlemen's agreement in the Senate for the adjournment of Congress by July 1. He has been at the White House and with other Sen- ators has agreed to work to get togeth. CT on date. He is taking poll.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
Hope For Results.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The ad- ministration is hopeful that peace in Mexico will be the outcome of the conference at Niagara Falls which will begin next Monday. The gov ernment has conveyed an expression Of its hope to the Constitutionalists, and made it known that 1t is the de-, sire of the President that nothing be done that would preclude the possibil- ity of an impartial consideration of everything that the mediators have to offer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
TEXAS CONNECTS ARE
 PLACED ON HONOR

AUSTIN, Tex, May 1S.-To test the honor of the convicts confined in the State penitentiary here the prac- tice of leaving all the cell doors un- locked and the prison gates wide open was adopted a few days ago. All of the inmates are free to so and come day and night, as they please. All but
 two guards have been discharged, and they will be dispensed with if the new system works well.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
ARRIVING ON SOPHIA.

The Princess Sophia arrived from the South att6:SO this morning bring. ing the following passengers for Jun. eau: J. H. Willman, E. B. Jones, L. M. Reynolds and wife, V. Culbert, Mrs. Mansfield, B. Aubin. R. E. Murphy D. A. Meek, John Whitaker, Mrs. Miller, and one second class.
 There was large party of Russians aboard enroute to the Chisana via White river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
NATIONAL CURRENCY LAW .,. TO BE AMENDED

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-A bill to amend the federal reserve act has been reported favorably by Senator Robert L. owen of the Senate bank.
 ing and currency committee. The measure permits state banks to con form to laws of their respective states regarding the disposition of their re- serve in other state banks for a period of three years. AS the act now stands, many state banks could not enter the system without violating their state laws.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
strono comina saturday.

A cablegram received from Gov J. F. A. Strong at his office this morning conveys the information that he will leave Washington for the West, Sat urday, May 16th. Mrs. Strong will ac- company him.
 This means that Gov. Strong will not be in Seattle in time to join the business mems excursion that is to sail on the Admiral Sampson May 18th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
DEPARTMENT. OFFICIAL SHOWS
 LAMENTARLE IGNORANCE

SEATTLE. May 1S.-B. R. Norton, assistant Secretary of the Treasury, displays wonderful knowledge of con. ditions in Alaska. In letter to Maur- ice D. Leehey, of this city, he says, in part:
 q have to advise you that as soon as navigation opens to Cordova and the Department has an inspector available, properties offered for the proposed Federal building site at Cor dova, Alaska, win be inspected"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
URGE BISHOPS
 CONFIRMATION

The Juneau Democratic Club at a well attended meeting last night ad. opted resolution approving the ap- pointment of Harry A. Bishop for United States marshal, and asking the United States Senate to confirm the appointment; 1t directed the Secre- tary to notify Katalla man who had suggested that Democrats and Re publicans alike endorse Judge James Wickersham for Delegate to Congress that the club could not do so because he is not Democrat; authorized the appointment of committee on correspondence; directed the board of managers to take charge of a cam paign to increase the club membership and to pass on applications to join the club; heard correspondence from various Democratic clubs in Alaska read. and adopted resolution urging the appointment of Alaskans to the engineering staff of the Alaska rail road.
 There were about 0O members or the club at the meeting, which was held in Gross hall. Judge John R. Vim called the meeting to order, in the absence of Dr. H. c. DeVigne, the president, and continued to preside af- ter -Dr. Devigne came in at the lat ter's request.
 A letter from Charles Rosenberg, who had been requested to organize a Democratic club at Katalla, suggest -ing that, inasmuch as Democrats and Republicans also favored the election of Delegate James Wickersham to succeed himself, his choice should be made unanimous, developed a discus sion in which 1t was disclosed that most of those present were opposed to Wickersham. J. H. Cobb. secretary of the Club. opposed a motion offered by Judge John B. Marshall, criticising Judge Wickersham, as premature, but withdrew objections on the adoption of an amendment suggested by J. A. Hell lenthal that "the Juneau Democratic Club refuses to endorse Delegate Wfckersham for reelection because he is not a Democrat" National Com mitteeman z. R. Cheney, D. A. Fps teyn, Dr. H. c. Devighne and others participated in the discussion in ad- dition to those mentioned.
 Communications from the Nome Democratic Club, attacking Judge John Randolph Tucker United States District Attorney Saxton and United States Marshal Jordan for retaining Republicans in office were read. The Nome club has IFS members. The secretary was directed to notify it that the Juneau club already has gone on record in favor of the appointment of Democrats only to political offices.
 The Fairbanks Democrats. who said they would have 300 members in their club before the opening of the cam palgn. desired to keep in touch with the Democrats of other divisions, and invited discussion of candidates for the nomination of a Delegate to Con- gress. Fairbanks has no candidate at this time. The Secretary was di- rected to reply that the First division has no candidate as far as is known.
 While the club refused to grant a request to endorse B. D. Blakesley for appointment on the engineering board for the Alaska railroad, it adopted a resolution favoring the appointment of Alaskans on It.
 Judge John R. Vim, John W. Troy and George Robblee were named as a committee to act with Secretary John H. Cobb on correspondence, and to suggest to the club plans of action on such matters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
constItutIonaIIsts May Not Aaree.

JUAREz, Mex, May 1S.-It is not believed that the <Constitutionalists will agree to a plan for commission form of government in Mexico in which Huerta will be represented. Gen. Villa would prefer that the whole Mexican problem should be handled by the United States until the Consti- tutionalists are given chance to demonstrate their ability to establish peace and constitutional govern ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
Huerta May Make Last Stand
 Al puebIo

WASHINGTON, May 13. - Nelson o'shaughnessy last nigh expressed the belief to the President that Huerta is preparing for crisis, and that he has planned to leave Mexico City with his troops and make a last stand at Puebla, midway between the capital and Vera Cruz.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
GUARDSMEN FACE
 COURT MARTIAL

DENVER, Col, May 1S. = Charges of arson, murder, manslaughter and larceny have been made against Major Patrick, J. Harrock. First regiment of the Colorado National Guard. They were filed before the general court martial at the State rifle range today. The charges are based upon his con nection with the Ludlow fire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
Huerta says He wnI stay.

NEW YORK, May 13.--wiring to the New York World Gen. Huerta denied that he has any intention of leaving Mexico City. His telegram said:
 Tt is. absolutely false, the report that intend leaving the Republic. My place is right here"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
DERAILMENT INJURIES ~
 ELEVEN NEAR RUPERT

PRINCE RUPERT, May 1S.-A de. railment on the Grand Trunk seven miles this side of Rose Lake last Mon- day resulted in injury to eleven per sons. None are believed to be fatally injured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
FISH INVESTIGATOR
 TO COME MAY 28TH

WASHINGTON, May le. = Dr. E. Lester Jones. assistant Federal com. missioner will leave for Alaska May 2Sth to conduct on investigation to determine what corrective legislation is needed to conserve the fisheries in. dustry. Dr Jones will report to Con. gress
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
MAN FROM HOME" AT
 JUNEAU THEATRE TONIGHT

As a fitting close of the opening day of the baseball season. the Man from Home" will be presented at the Jun eau Theatre tonight. There will be a four-piece orchestra to provide mus ic. Advance sales guarantee a good house. The show will be over in time for the Douglas island people to catch the II o'clock ferry.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
M'cALL HAS CLEAR
 FIELD FOR NOMINATION

BOSTON, Mass, May 1S. - Former Attorney.General James M. Swift has withdrawn from the Massachusetts Republican Gubernatorial contest in favor of Samuel w. Mccall, of Win. chester. for many years a member of Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
WORKING FOR BIG
 WATERFRONT STREET

The question of aiding the establish ment of the proposed big waterfront thoroughfare was one of the most important matters to receive atten. ton at last nights session of the Jun eau Commercial club. The matter was introduced by President H. J. Fisher who said that he believed the club should take some action on the mat ter. He believed that if committee were appointed to draw up suitable resolutions addressed to the Pacific Coast company and the Alaska Steam ship company owners, of consider able portion of the waterfront through which the thoroughfare is to pass, that it would receive the earnest con. federation of those companies. After a lengthy discussion the following committee was appointed to draw a suitable memorial to the companies named: J. A. McKanna, E. c. Russell, A. J. Ficken.
 Mayor to Entertain.
 The question of entertaining the excursionists coming from Seattle and Tacoma on the Admiral Sampson was discussed and 1t developing that the Juneau Commercial club having re- ceived no notice that the excursion ists intended to visit in Juneau that there was no necessity of taking any action in the matter. Mayor John Beck, who was present stated that the city council would likely take some action, at any rate he was in tending to close shop and give the strangers the glad hand when they came to town.
 Want Free Delivery.
 E. c. Russell introduced a resolu- tion petitioning the Postmaster-Gen- eral to establish the free delivery sys- tenn in Juneau and the rural delivery to Sheep Creek. Perseverance and Sal. mon creek. The resolution sets forth that Juneau has population in ex. cess of 5000 and that the streets are properly named and the houses num- bered, and that 2,OOO miners and other laborers get mail in the Juneau post office.
 Thanks For Night Service.
 A resolution thanking Delegate Jas. wickersham and the Secretary of War for the establishment of night cable service was introduced by E. c. Russell and passed unanimously.
 Standing Committees.
 President H. J. Fisher announced the standing committees as follows:
 Mines-B. L. Thane, H. T. Tripp, E. P. Pond.
 isheries-Juneau Cold Storage Co.,, Alaska Meat Co, Frye-Bruhn Co.
 Transportation and Commerce-Al- aska Steamship Co.,, Pacific Coast Co.,, Admiral Line.
 Publicity-J. A. McKanna, Sidney D. Charles, Lafe E. Spray.
 Sportsmen-J. R. Willis. J. E. Bar ragar, I. Sowerby.
 Finance-D. A. Epsteyn, American Paint Co, J. NJ. ousby.
 Entertainment-A. H. Humpheries, Tom Rodinch, A. T. Spatz.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
LUCAS LIKES SEWARD
 AND IS OPTIMISTIC

-S-
 w. T. Lucas, former city clerk and municipal magistrate for the City of Juneau, writes A. c. Craig, the Juneau contractor and builder that Seward looks good to him and that he intends to stick to the town. It is MT. Lucas opinion that either Port Wells or Sew ard will be the railroad terminus and that 1t is gamble as to which it will be. In any event MT. Lucas says that Seward will be shipping coal as soon as the mines are opened up even if the government does not make the place the terminus because Seward has the best harbor.
 Mrs. Lucas passed through Juneau on the last trip of the Mariposa en. route to Seward where she will join her husband in their new home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
WHATl AeAlNl-

Yes, again we want to share our good news with you. Just arrived, new Augustine 6 Kyer's chocolates, new stationery, new drugs; new Water mans Ideal Fountain pens and a few other new things, which may inter- est you. at "the store that has what you want-when you want It."
 Juneau Drug Co.,, opposite Alaskan Hotel. We greet you with a smile. Phone 26O. 5-12-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
WELL KNOWN COUPLE
 TO MARRY SATURDAY

Saturday evening at the Catholic church in Douglas. Miss Annie E. Me Cormick daughter of MT. and Mrs. Richard Mccormick of Douglas will be united in marriage to Mir. E. c. Hurlbutt of Thane, Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
JOHN sPIcKETT TO HAVE
 A FORD AUTOMOBILE

John T. spickett, the popular prop rietor of the orpheum theatre, has given an order for a five-passenger Ford touring automobile. and will make use of on the beautiful drive ways leading out from Juneau during the summer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
eosPEL-MEETlNes ARE 5i HAVING GOOD MEETINGS

Good meetings are reported to be in progress at the Gospel tent on Third street between Main and Seward. Miss Wright is in charge of the meet ings and is being, ably assisted by Mrs. Krogh. The revival is in no manner denominational.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13

I have some new dcsigns for short waists and underwear; also all kinds of embroidery material and cottons. Stamping done to order. THE VOGUE SHOP, opposite the orpheum. Mrs. Albert Berry, Phone Main 24S.- Mo-We-Fr.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
LAW IS
 AGAIN vINclcATED

CHICAGO, May IS = William M. Keith was acquitted of murder for killing Walter Paul whom he suspect. ed of attempting to disrupt his family by his attentions to Mrs. Keith.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
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cARRANzA TURNS MEAD
 IAToRS DOWN.

. Washington, May 13. - Gen. . : Carranza today hatly turned . down the proposal of the mead
 . iators that Huerta be removed
 r as provisional president and 2 that government with both 2 the Huerta and Carranza fac r tions represented be formed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
NO HOPE FOR elLMouR.

Cablegram advices received late yes terday afternoon by D. A. Epsteyn are that the condition of William F. Gil. mour is hopeless. Under the most favorable circumstances recovery is said to be impossible.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT
 MAS MAJORITY IN HAND

OTTAWA, May 1S.-A motion to censure the government on it's inter- colonial course offered by H. R. Elmer son, of Westmoreland, was defeated 69 to S9.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

A. L. Mitchell, formerly a solicitor for the Empire, is not connected with the paper nor the Empire Printing Company, and is not authorized to act for 1t in any manner whatever.
 Empire Publishing Go.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-13
Wants to Know About Parks.

WASHINGTON. May 13.-Secretary of War Garrison has instructed Gen. Funston to ask Gen. Mass what has become of Private Parks, who is known to have passed within the Mexican lines.