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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
ELECTRICITY FOR THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
By Frederic ]. Haskin.

| Plans are under way to build for the
lefty Of Washington what will probably
be the most elaborate water and power
utilities to city.
To accomplish this, it will be neces-
sary to build great dam across the
| Potomac at the point where it enters
the District of Columbia, forming a
picturesque lake among the palisades
| Of the upper river.
A dozen miles above Washington the
Potomac cascades over a series of rock
lodges and produces Great Falls, a
point of wonder and scenic beauty that
delighted George Washington and
L. Enfant, his engineer, who laid out
the capital in the wilderness. Even
earlier. Capt John Smith explored the
Potomac to this point. and wrote in his
diary that the fish were accumulated
below the falls in such numbers that 1t
was impossible for him to push his
canoe through them.
Harvesting these falls and thus gen.
Grating sufficient power to operate the
Iublic utilities of Washington has been
advocated. Here. it was argued. was
| sufficient white coal to provide for
all the needs OF the Capital city.
Finally Congress was sufficiently i'm
pressed to make an appropriation to
cover the expense of drawing plans for
the sort of plant that the government
engineers should deem advisa BILE. These
plans have now been completed, and
Congress will be asked to provide the
money to carry the great work to COM
pletion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
KNIG EHf1FSi4S
LODGES.

LODGES.
| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS No. .; Calanthe, No.
II, knight rank.
| Tucs,Iav-Capital. No. ~. called OF.
| Friday-Syracusians, No. 10, grand WIS.,
itation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
Knights of the Golden Eagle.

America Castle, No. j, is to hold the
first of its monthly smokers Thursday
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Engineers Favor Big
Dam Below Falls.

and there erect a great dam. which
would raise the level of the water lis
feet This would form lake that
would wind among the bluffs and back
the water up almost to the falls. The
waters of the Potomac would tumble
over the cliffs into the upper reaches
of the lake and would enhance the
beauty of Washington's show place
rather than disfisure it,
The dam, as 1t is planned, would re-
semble the great Gatun spillway at
Panama Likewise would it resemble
in other particulars the dam that Gre
ates the Roosevelt reservoir in Arizona.
This latter structure, in the far west.
has had q good deal to do with the de-
cision of the government to erect the
great plant at Washington.
III Arizona the development Of electric
power was but incidental to the primary
purpose of irrigation, for which the
project was undertaken. But, even In
such a community, where the popula-
ton is small and scattered, the power
created has yielded a return to the gov
eminent sufficient to pay interest on the
whole investment.
The Roosevelt reservoir would have
been a good proposition If it had done
nothing more than furnish the current
iof water that passes through the power
house that stands beneath it. If this is
true in an isolated community, it
should be doubly SO in the front door
of big city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26

Webster Lodge. No. Z. had a number
of visitors at its convention Tuesday
night. including Past Grand Chancel-
lors H. P. Wiley and Hamlin NJ. Van
dervort, who made short talks on mat
tiers relating to the Pythian order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26

The Washington plant, according to
estimates, will cost $15.o0o,o00. OF this.
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The engineers do not recommend the
Harvesting of the natural falls of the
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the great power plant from supplying
the amount needed.
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Calanthe Lodge, No. II, has announced
The rank of knight for tomorrow night
n is stated an effort will be made TO
for a polo team andto secure the CO.
operation of the other lodges in organ
izing a league to play the game TINS
winter. Chancellor Commander McCo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26

The Chancellors Commanders Asso-
citation met Thursday night, when an
nouncement was made that plans are
being arranged for banquet to be
held early in October. The officers OF
the association, Willett Dentlnger,
chairman: F. 3. Wallace. treasurer, and
G.. j. Peckham, secretary, have request
ed a large attendance at the special
meeting to be held Thursday night OF
the current week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
BUILDING PERMITS

A building permit was issued this morning to Guthrie M Scott, who will erect an office building on Main street II by 20 feet in size, at the cost of S15O.
 Other permits issued as follows: Miss Selvia Deyer for a six-room ca bin, on Lower Front Street, to cost $500.
 vanLehn & Raymond for remodel ing the Decker Building on Front St. at a cost of $500.
 Miss Dedgee, a oneroom cabin on Lower Front Street to cost S2OO. John Ohman is contractor.
 James Mccloskey a fIye-room bung- allow on F. Front street. estimated to cost S15OO.
 J. F. Soderstrom, one story build. ing on Ninth street, 20 by 24 feet $500. A Magnussen is contractor.
 A. G. Brown, a three-room house with bath. S96O. w. r. Skoog & Son. contractors
 l. Mortina and Geo. Jensen, a six room house on Lower Front street 22 by 2S feet, to cost S30O
 John T. Spickett, 16 by SS foot addition to the Orpheum Theatre, on the J. B. Caro company property, with estimated cost at $500. Olts 6 Gil patrick are contractors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
IN coMMIssIoNERs oFEIce

A warranty deed, dated April 10th was filed in the recorders office Wed nesday in which Elizabeth Steinbecb transfers lot in the CaseyShattuck addition to James Kelly
 Elizabeth Seinbeck quitclaims a lot on Willoughby avenue Go James Kelly
 F. Hale, C. M. Giles and E. s. Kunz file on the wedgshaped tract north. west of the head of Main Street eoy- ering all property except that occu. pied by Mrs Donnie Mclaughlin.
 A five year lease. dated. Feb. 25 1915. between Mr. and Mrs. B. M Beh rends and Albert s. Burelson post. master. for the Juneau post office building was filed Wednesday,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
STEAMER HUMBOLDT
 WILL TAKE cHlLKooT FISH

The steamship Humboldt arrived from the South at o'clock this morn. ing. a day late. owing to the heavy tonnage for way canneries, with 20 tons of freight. mail and the following passengers
 NH. Lynch. s. Maelsted. J. Peabody NJ. D. Peabody. r. Woods, NJ. Thayer. Mrs. E. A. Strong, Miss OKeefe. J. McLauglin and J. Powers.
 The Humboldt will call at Chilkoot and load the remainder of last years salmon pack which has been disposed of by F. O. Berkhart. She will said South at 10 a. m Tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Last night at the Orpheum the Leg islature passed bill granting adopts in the "No Drug treatment a license to practice and the Governor signed 1t. This happened in the Lubin fea- ture entitled The Tale of Justice
 or course, the 9th adventure of Kathlyn was shown and as usual was interesting In story and scenery.
 The Pathe Daily News was one of the best seen for some time. All the war events were late. as well as oth- CT topics.
 "Marrying Sue" a Imaginable com edy by the Vitagraph company closed the show Same tonight. 600
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
cANNERY COMPANY FILES
 INCORPORATION ARTICLES

The Lindenberger Packing Company withprincipal offices in Seattle. Wash. have filed articles Of incorporation with Secretary Davidson. naming Charles E mgerson of Ketchikan as their agent and attorney in fact.
 The company was organized under the laws of Washington for a period of 90 years and is capitalized at S600,- O00 The capital stocl, consists of 5000 shares valued at Si00 per share. Bernhard and Robert Lindenberger and Wm. w. Wilde are incorporators, and the articles entitle them to engage in the cannery business in this dis trict- and to do any and all things necessary to carry it on.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
MASS MEETING TO
 CONSIDER LIBRARY

The Juneau Public Library having grown far more rapidly than was eX- pected, the Draper Club believes that a larger association of people should now be formed to stand back of this growing work and that the present time is propitious for putting the mat ter before the public
 A mass meeting of all citizens ID any way interested in this movement is called for Thursday evening, April 22. at 8 o'clock in the Council Cham bers of the City Hall At this meet ing Library Association will be formed which shall adequately repre- sent the community This is re. sponsibllity which belongs to all the citizens of Juneau lt is their library.
 The Juneau PublicLibrary and Free reading room is at present on Q sound financial basis. It has approximately lf0O books on its shelves. subscribes for 30 periodicals and 16 newspapers and has a trained librarian from the Seattle public library in charge daily from 2 until 10 D. m.
 The following statistics will show that the library has been used eX- tcnsively and that it is needed in Ju- neau
 Since the opening day of the library department on December 9th. last, have been issued $50 cards to borrow CTS. The books circulated are as fol-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
SEATTLE CLERGYMAN
 ACCEPTS ALASKA. CALL

CHICAGO. April I6. Rev. J. E. Dustan. pastor of Che West Seattle Congregational church. has accepted a cali to Valdez, Alaska. where he will
 take the pastorage of Che Congrega- tional church in the Northern city. on April IS. Rev Mr. Dustan succeeds his father the lo,e Rev E. T. Dustan. two year ago. Rev J. F. Dustan came from Australia Co take the West Seattle pulpit The officers of the church gave Mir. Dustan farewell reception and dinner Wednesday night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
coUNcIL MEETING roNIaAT

The new city council will hold a regular meeting tonight for the pur- pose of organization and to select of flcers for the ensuing year, including mayor clerk and chief of police. Be- yond this 1t is not expected that much busIness will be ransacted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
NEW YORK MUST
RETURN ssoo.ooo TAXES

NEW YORK. April 16. Because New York city overtaxed the Metro pol.tan Street Railway and its subsi- diaries on franchises. it will have to refund to the company S491,67S The city is compelled to make this refund. because of a decision of the Court of Appeals that the franchises were greatly overtaxed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
MORGAN ART COLLECTION
 TO PAY INHERITANCE TAX

NEW YORK. April l6.-The inherit ance tax on J. P. Morgan's art treas. ures will have to be paid. The two year exemption allowed by special en. actment in hope that all or part of col lection would be given to the State or Co the Metropolitan Art Museum has expired
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
SEATTLE BUSINESS MAN
 IS A JUNEAU VISITOR

Nelson Troyer first vice.president of the Seattle-Astoria Iron Works ar- rived from the South on the Humboldt and is staying at the Cain. Mir. Troy. CT is visiting the canneries on the coast. inspecting old machinery and installing new apparatus The main plant of the Seattle-Astoria Iron Works is located at Seattle. John Fox. a pion- ger Astoria roundryman and cannery- man. formerly collector of the port and for many years an oregon State Senator. is head of the concern.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
BRYAN SAYS CREDIT
 MATTER IS FOB BANKS

WASHINGTON. April l6.- Secre- tary of State W. J. Bryan declares gov ernment neither approves nor disap. proves arrangements made by bankers in the United States for credits with belligcrent nations. He says it is a matter that concerns banking and bus mess and and not the government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
ALAMEDA SAILS SOUTH

The steamer Alameda arrived from the Westward at o'clock this morn ing, one day ahead of expectations, and left an hour later for the South, taking the following list of passengers: Willie B. Novel;. Henry Shattuck Mrs. Pulyer, J. Phillips, Mrs. R. B.. Hines and Miss Gertrude Hubert.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
ALLEGED WOMAN sEATER
 TO HAVE HEARING TODAY

Tom Giis. who was arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning af- ter he had severely pummelled Mrytle Clark, his paramour, on lower Front street, will be given a hearing at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
 We intend to make Juneau an un- safe place for fellows of this kind to operate" said Chief Sitter. in speak ing of the arrest of Gillis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE MOVES

The Alaska.Gasdneau Mining com pany's employment office was moved yesterday from the Goldstein building to new quarters at Thane. J. l.. Rec dy will have charge as formerly and all hiring of men for the mine and mill win be through his office there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16

The Draper Club wishes the public to understand how important civic undertaking this has become All the friends of the public library are re- Quested to attend Che meeting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
u. s. WINs ANQrHER
DIPLOMATIC VICTORY

NEW YORK. April London od- vices say that an understanding has been reached by the United States and British governments by which the ships Rayen and Ruby detained on the southeast coast of England will be released and permitted to proceed with their cargoes Of packers prod ucts Co Rotterdam.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
EQUITY HEARING

The district court was occupied yes terday and today with the equity pro ceedure in the case of the Worthen Mill company vs. the Alaska-Juneau Gold Mining company John Rustgard appears for the plaintiff. and Helen thal and HeIenthal for the defendant
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16

Willis E. Novel;, president of the Juneau Steamship Company and agent for the Alaska Steamship company, left on the Alameda for two weeks visit to Seattle
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16

WASHINGTON. April l6 The Unit. ed States government has filed a libel action against Che Habmurg-Americau steamer Odenwald. asking that the ship be surrendered for violating Pres. ident Woodrow Wilson's neutrality proclamation. The action is a result of the ships attempt to leave San Juan. Porto Rico. without clearance papers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
MUST FIGHT lT OUT
 BEFORE PEACE COMES

CHICAGO. April if.-The Washing. ton. correspondent Of the Tribune says President Woodrow Wilson has re. ceived official Information from both London and Berlin that neither the Allies nor Germany and Austria will consider peace term until after Kitch ener's new army of 1.OOO.0O0 and the Kaiser's fresh forces have tried con elusions
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
TURNER DANCE SATURDAY. NIGHT

NOTE-Only one more big dance in the skating rink hall Saturday eve ming. April l7th. After that my dances will be given in the Moose hall. have again secured the services of our lavorite pianist Mir. Chas. Egg gert, which assures the very best of dance music. You cannot aiford to miss this one The gallery will be closed. Dancing from nine to one O. clock Admission. gentlemen Sl0O;
 ladies free. R. l.. Turner. Mgr. 15-lt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
SPAIN FoRB!Ds EXPORT
 OF MANY PRODUCTS

MADRID. April le. The Spanish government has issued decree for bidding the exportation of iron. steel, tin. sulphur aluminium. antimony. am- monia. rubber mineral oils and forage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
/. OCEAN FREIGHT RATES
 STILL GOING UP

NEW YORK. April 16.-Recent gra dual advances in ocean freight rates on cotton have eliminated in quota tions of Sl6O a hundred pounds to Liverpool and Sl.5O to Havre. A few wees, ago the rate was as low as Sl.i5. Rates to Genoa remain at Sl.l5 and to Barcelona at from Sl.45 to SI.5e. with only a few vessels oner ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
CITY BOOKS ARE O. K.

l. sowerby and Fl. R. Shepard. sell ected two weeks ago by the city coun- ell to audit the books Of the city. have completed the work requiring eleven days. and report the records in excel lcnt condition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16

Henry Shattuck was Southbound passenger on the Alameda. He ex- poets to be absent from Juneau about two weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16
SETTLERS BLOCKING TO THE
 KNIK ARM COUNTRY

The Governors office was in receipt of report from the KniS Arm region this morning, stating that on April list there were 100 people located at Ship Creek and more arriving daily to be at the scene of railroad activi- ties
 Eight miles from Ship Creek a can nery is being constructed, and the every day arrival of homesteaders inc dicates that this point is due for a large influx of settlers this Spring
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16

Those who have ever read this ia nous book will surely delight in it. as presented at the Dream ln the form of a beautiful 2.part Thanhouser pro. duction. As tonight is amateur night be sure and bring the klddies; they will certainly enjoy "Jack and the Beanstock"
 Then there Is powerful 2-reel Dom lno. featuring William Farnum. who has become famous for his work as Clenister in "The Spoilers; by the way. he is Dustin Farnum's brother. The title Of the drama is "The Silent Messenger"
 The comedy is a Keystone, featuring Ford Sterling It is the funniest one shown at the Dream in months Don't miss it. Remember tomorrow night: "The Count of Monte Christo' in five great reels. featuring James ONeill, the greatest Monte Christo in four de- cades. Prices may soar or be cut but all of the great features in the Dream every Saturday and Sunday are always 20 cents; children 10 cents.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16

F M. Sammis of New York City, who has been inspecting the Marconi Wireless apparatus at this place as well as other stations on the Pacific coast, left for the South on the Ala meda.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16

MINK SETS - At reduced market rates. inquire at Wlns store. 3.s-1m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-16

Everybody reads the Empire. Ad. yertise in it.
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"All the News All the Tlme."
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-24

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Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-24
FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL
SATURDAYS MARKET ACTIVE.
Prices Rose in Early Dealings and Fell
Toward the Close.

New York, May 22.-Judging from
the course Of today's stock market,
Wall street, or at least the speculative
fraternity, is proceeding on the theory
that 1taiy's participation in the war
is calculated to shorten the conflict
This theory is hardly to be reconciled,
however, with the fact that the most
striking gains of the brief session were
again made by the war specialties,
Crucible Steel and Bethlehem Steel
leading. Should the war come to a
speedy end, it is obvious that demand
for munitions and other supplies of
like character would be materially re-
duced. Crucib1e Steel, which made a
maximum gain of 4 3-S points, con-
tributed 25 per cent. to the first hours
business. The entire list took part in
the rise, Which was most active in the
first 80 minutes, after which trading
dwindled with some effect on values.
In numerous instances higher prices
were made in the second hour, but gen
eral recessions from the best ruled at
the close. Bethlehem Steel yielding all
it's advance. Report of an anti-Ameri-
can demonstration at Berlin caused
some late selling. Total sales of stocks
amounted to 367, 900 shares.
London was observing a holiday, so
the local market was without guidance
from that quarter. Private cables from
London and other international centers
threw no new light upon the inter
national situation, but in local circles
the belief prevailed that Germany's re-
ply to this government regarding the
Lusitania incident would pave the way
to better understanding between
Washington and Berlin.
The statement of the president of
the United States Steel corporation
that the output of the company's
plants has increased to rs per cent. as
against the 40 per cent. of last Janu-
airy was doubtless responsible for the
strength of steel shares. Mercantile
agencies also reported more favorable
conditions in general lines. Kansas
crop reports estimating a wheat yield
Of 80 per cent. show a depreciation of
almost 10 per cent. from last months
estimates.
A moderate loan contraction and a
small increase of reserve were the
only features of the bank statement
which failed to disclose an expected
gain in cash.
Bonds were steady, with total sales
(par value) of $1,000, 900.
U. S. coupon and registered threes
advanced 1 IA per cent. on call during
the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-24
STATE HOSPITAL KNOCKS
JACOBS OFF THE MOUND
Fort Terry Unable to Touch Davis
Score to 8,

The Riverview club team defeated
the soldiers from Fort Terry in one of
the best and most exciting games
played at the State hospital this sea-
son, the score being to g. although
the last three innings were played in
the rain, Pickett, who played for
the Hospital two seasons ago, was
seen in the lineup again, and shared
the batting honors with Winch, each
hitting for three safeties out of four
times up. BergStem featured for Fort
Terry, making a difficult running catch
of a liner from Chase's bat which Look
ed good for three bases.
seventh inning, when the Hospital got
to Jacobs delivery and with the aid
of three errors scored four runs, which
proved to be enough to win the game
and the undoing of Jacobs. The Hos
pital piled up three more hits Off
Schiller, who relieved Jacobs in this
inning, and an error scored two more,
runs, which with the one they got in
the seventh made a total of seven.
Fort Terry made one run in the
fourth and two in the ninth on a base
on balls, an error, stolen base and
a double.
Davis had the soldiers at his mercy.
Jacobs who was on the mound for the
soldiers, served them well until the
seventh, when he began to weaken
and was replaced by Schiller.
Wednesday afternoon the Hospital
will play the Academy at the Hospi-
tai and as they have each won a game
both will do their best to win.
Saturday the Newfields from Bridge
port will play the Hospital team. They
are considered one of the fastest semi
pro. ball teams around these parts and
a good game can be looked forward.
The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-24
ion of the ball caved in with the rest

ton of the ball caved in with the rest
of his teammates.
La Stanley took a turn in the box,
but the ball was too heavy and wet
for the youngster and though handi-
capped he showed that he had the stuff
on the ball, but Stonington got on to
his delivery and be gave way to Cap
tain Cy Young.
H. Hull and Reed made running
catches that were spectacular coming
in the nick of time.
The first score of the game came in
the sixth when Standish of the Acad-
envy led off with a single and scored
on Brickley's drive to the fence, Grove
famed, j. Hull got to first on a field
er's choice, Brickley retired at third.
]. Hull tried to steal second, but was
caught out. n. F. A. tried hard to
rally in the ninth and scored two runs
on two hits and a base on balls.
Stonington started on its triumphal
march in the seventh after one down,
Manson and metivier walked, O'Con-
nell reached first on a fieIders' choice
when J. Hull fumbled his grounder,
allowing Manson to score, Metivier
scored on a wide heave by BrickIey
and O'Connell scored when Standish
dropped a high one.
In the eighth five runs crossed the
plate, Stonington's four topnotchers
each singled with additional help of
base on balls and errors netted five
runs.
With much difficulty N. F. A. retired
StoningtOn in the final inning after
they scored six more runs, batting
around.
In spite of the rain the game was
marked with several fielding features
and La Stanley and Brickley made
the longest hit Of the game. The