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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
VESSELS LOST IN ALASKA WATERS
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The bottom of the sea along the coast of Alaska would make a stirring sight if we could only it. More than ninety ships of importance have been sunk from the time the schooner St. George went to che bot tom at Kodiak Island in 1878 until the Edith went be- low the day before yesterday But here is fact worth remembering: the United States paid seven million two hundred thousand dollars for Alaska and the estimated value of the ships sunk since the purchase of Alaska not counting the Watson and the Edith is seven million four hundred thousand dollars two hundred thousand more than the price of Alaska For every twenty-five miles along the Alaska coast there lies fine ship at the bottom This has been due in some measure to the "newness" of the waters and the lack of proper safeguards
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
PIT. BARROW STATISTICS
 DATE BACK TO 1880


 An unusually carefully prepared re- port of vital statistics was received at the office of the secreary of Alas l1a not long ago from Julius Jette, s. R., Of St. Peter Claver's Mission at Point Barrow. Alaska. The report covers births, deaths and marriages, which have occurred in that district since 1880, and while the compiler does not guarantee its absolute accu- racy he writes that it is as complete as it has been possible to make it.
 According to the report the total number of births since 1880 total i145. of this number 572 being males, and classified as as 12 white, 1924 native. 7S half-breed and eskimo.
 The deaths recorded number 462, 227 being males. and classified as: white, 419 natives, n half-breeds and the rest eskimo. 20l marriages have occurred within the period which closed with April 1st 1915.
 In a brief preface to the report Mir Jette states that polygamy is common among Che people of that dis trict, the marriage ceremonies ire Quently being postponed for several years Children are betrothed by their parents at a very early age. There have been several severe epi- denies during the last ten years which account for the abnormal nor tality.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

DC llIs. dist; Cor. No. 1 Avalanche lode S. 989 bears S. 40' 05' 30" 10. 24.03 chs. dist; thence from true Cor. Mo- 4 meandering beach of Gastineau Channel at line Of mean high tide CD N. 89' 34 W. 2.23 chs. (2) N. 57' 19' W. 2.92 chs (8) N. 34' 52' W. 2.11 chs. (4) N. 60' l7' W. 2.74 chs. (5) N. 42' 34' ". 1.97 chs. Qj) N. 47' 46' W. 5.55 chs CD West no chs. to true cor No. 1, the place of beginning Area 8.98 acres. Variation at all corners 32' O0' E. Latitude 58e 17' N Longitude 134' 22' W. As additional to original homestead entries of John R. Copeland and Eliza Green, widow of James Green, de- ceased, HE. No. 541 and 739 at Lit tie Rock, Arkansas and New Orleans, respectively, and dated March 2, 1867 and May 2, 1869, respectively.
 And all persons claiming adversely any portion of the above described tract of land are required to file with the Register and Receiver of the United States Land Ofice at Juneau. Alaska. their adverse claim thereto, under oath, during the period of pub lication or within 30 days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provis- ions of the statute.
 CONRAD W. FRIES. United States Land office, Juneau,
 Alaska, July 31. 1915,
 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the foregoing Notice be published for the statutory period in the Alaska Daily Empire, @ newspaper of general cir printed at Juneau Alaska the nearest newspaper to said above described claim or survey.
 c. B. WALKER,
 Register. First publication, July 31, 1915. Last publication. September 30.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
 PATENT.
8. A. '. A.
Serial No. OtsOs

Notice is hereby given that c. w. Fries citizen of the United States over the age of 21 years, whose post office address is Juneau, Alaska, be. ing entitled to the benefits of Sec. 2306 of the revised statutes of the United States, and the amendments thereto, hns applied to make entry of the lands embraced in United States survey No. III situate on the Northeast shore of Gastineau Channel, one and three-Quarter miles southeast of Juneau in the Territory of Alaska, and more particularly de- cribed as follows, to-wit:
 Beginning at Cor. No. at mean
 high tide of the Northeast shore
 of Gastineau Channel, cor. not
 set. wit. cor a stone set in
 ground marked S. III W.C.1
 bears north 26 ks dist; U.SLM
 No. from true cor. No. this
 survey bears S. 55' 54' w. 53.76
 chs dist; thence North from true
 cor. No. 1, 1.13 chs. to cor. No. 2,
 a stone set in ground marked S.
 1111-C2; thence East 14.03 chs. to
 cor. No. 8, an iron pipe set in
 ground marked S. Ill C-3;
 thence South 1O.O9 chs. to road;
 12.67 chs. to cor. No. 4 cor. not
 set, wit. cor. a stone in place
 marked S. III W.C-4 bears North
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
Not Dlrturbed.

"so the prima donna you are en- gagged to marry failed to show up for the wedding That was rough on you. ] suppose you are an broken up over it."
 "Oh, no. It was just an exhibition of temperament. She never shows up the first time she is billed to appear" -Nouisville Courier-Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

The news Of a day reports another submerged rock heretofore unchared having been discovered by the government wire drag survey that is working in the waters of Southeastern Alaska It is one of good many that have been located this year in that way. And that to recall that the present admin istraton has changed the system of discovering un- charted rocks Before the days of Wilson the custo- mary result of such a discovery sunken ship. or at best. drydoek experience for the damaged dis coverer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
RnvIo nredne Worklnn.

The Dawson News says the dredge on the Boyle concession, after a hardluck summer in which Q chap ter Of accidents were encountered. is working. and the first cleanup pro duced 1000 ounces of gold. The dredge sank earlier in the summer and two men were killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
ONLY A MISTAKE GAN DEFEAT WILSON
nonIsYIlle CourIer.Journan

Louisville CourierJournaD
 Nobody let us repeat, defeat the reelection of Woodrow Wilson except Woodrow Wilson The Re- publcans as matters stand. cannot within mil lion votes of it. They an at sea. They may not be as widely separated as they in 1912. But they have neither an issue nor leader to reunite them. They must either nominate a halfbreed Progressive. like Borah or old, iron-cad Standpatter like Pen rose Nobody can them their pegs can blow the breath of life into their lungs except Woodrow Wilson, and he only by unconsdered act or untoward ac- cident If he be wise man, he will steer his bark in the middle of the stream doing his best with the for eign problems as they arise and to the home prob lens, leaving we'll enough alone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
WE'LL KNOWN DAWSON BOY
 HAS RETURNED TO VALE

After spending his summer vaca- tion of two months. doing his prac- tical work in the electrical engineer. ing department of the Westinghouse Electrical & Manufacturing company, at Pittsburgh, Pa., William Hiclding, younger son of Mir. and Mrs Fred Hiclling. of this city, has returned to Yale University to enter his sec ond years work on an electrical en- gineering course.-(Dawson News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
Three cood Onea

"GiYe throc reasons for saying tho earth Is round" confronted Sandy in an examination paper.
 My teacher says its round, Che book says it's round and Q man told me it was round. "-( Christian Regis ter.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

Former President Taft thinks the United States navy requires only 30 per cent greater efficiency in or der all that will be required Of it for the de- fense of the United States and American interests. He has no patience with those ngoes who contend that we must have the strongest navy in the world.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
Paw known Everythlnn.

Wnlie-Pow, how big are the larg- est diamonds in the world?
 Paw-All the diamonds ] have ever seen measured just 90 feet between bases, by son Cincinnati EnQuirer)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
CREEK OUTPUT
 WILL REACH s25o,ooo

The Seward Post is authority for the estimate that Willow creek in the Kena peninsula district will pro- duce S250.O00 this year. Three mines have been working in good ore.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

Joseph A. Swalwen vice president Of the National Bank of Commerce of Seattle, was among the Shriners who arrived on the Mariposa this morning Mir. swalwell is registered at the Cas- tineau hotel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

Sometimes the man whom you suspect of having hobby and being unable to talk on but one subject thinks t your hobby and is simply being polite.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
been in tho news columns on the flrst page.

Whats the use of calling for fixed sum-lke }5oo- oooooO-lor national defense. Arrange for the defense with due regard for economy and moderation and then pay the bn, whatever 1t is.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

Russia planning united Poland with the Germans in possession of the greater part of the country is a most as striking proof of confidence the classic in stance of the Roman buying the very land on which the invader lay eneamped.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

As the President was about to say, when interrupt ed by the Arabic incident, Mexico would be wise to get pacified while the paciiying is good.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

The newspapers that were telling President Will son how to do things are now congratulatng him on his refusal to follow their advice.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

There is no reason now to doubt the fervor of Rus sas intentions about an independent Poland All quea on of was set at tho day tho Germans captured Warsaw.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

Philadelphia is awake" says Q headline above an editorial article in the Public Ledger Any school of Journalism win hold that the headline should have
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
WILSON. OR NOBODY
fchicago Herald.9

Chicago Herald)
 Whether with approval from the White House or not the Kentucky Democrat state convention, in en- dorsing President Wilson for second term, merely enuncated the evident and put record the obvious.
 The Republicans have the task of picking and choos ing a candidate among the various hopeful aspirants The Progressyes have to decide whether 1t would be worth while to try The minor parties have to hunt for bearers of barren honor
 However some Democrats may like the thought, the Democracys has been made for 1t by oyermas- erng events It pursue that course; there is no other None but a political madman would consider any other
 To set Woodrow Wilson aside-even to permit him step aside-would be confession of political bank ruptcy and mental senity. For the Democracy, with the sitauon 1t is and it is likely to remain, it is Wilson or nobody.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
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Car Stars From eoidstein's Burford's
 and Aiaokan Hotel Private Car for Hire Any Hour at Alaskan Hotel. pay Phone sInaIe-o. NIght Phone 1o5
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

Anchorage has newspaper already, which was to have been expected The newspaper is never far be- hind the pioneer Under government regulation the new town will not boom in the old mining camp way, but will enjoy high degree of civilization from the start. Army methods will shape Anchorage into mod el town.-( Providence CR I) Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
Succeeding !" REX "

LEAVES DOUGLAS FOR THANE 6:f5 A. M. 7:3o A. M. 4:s5 p. m. LEAVES THANE FOR JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS $40 A. M. 7:5o A. M. 5:1o p. M. LEAVES DOUGLAS FOR JUNEAU 7:00 A. M. 1:oo p. M. s:10 A. M. 200 p. M. 9:oO A. M. 3:oo p. M. 1o:oo A. M. 4;oo p. N. 11:oo A. M. 5;30 p. M. 12:oo M. 6:oo p. M.
 zoo p. M.
 s:00 p. N.
 9:00 p. M.
 9:45 p. M.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

The death of Orozco will be approved by all the friends of peace in Mexico. He was disturbing in- nuence always eager to disturb for anybody for sea- sonable price-( Chicago Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

One advantage of holding convention in Chicago ies in the fact that Chicago hold convention md an its visitors without the slightest roubie(ch- ago Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

The Garrison that Colonel Roosevelt attacked re- pulsed him with heavy losses Evidently it pre- pared Savannah News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

Mr. Bryan denies that he is going to visit Germany It is unnecessary for MT. Roosevelt to say he is no sither-( Pittsburgh Dispatch)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

Cordova Alaska. seems to have more than speak acquaintance with that farest of danes, Prosperty- Seattle Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

Reason Carranza can't hear the voice of the people s because he's too busy admiring his own (Atlanta ,onhtitution)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

halebaked statesman who is sent to Congress is 'en roasted before bis term ends Louisville Cour ar Iournal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

great many boiling hyphens. we suspect are now 2 the process Of cooling down.-(st. Louis Repubhc)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-24
PROPOSITION THAT SHOULD APPEAL.

FENhE proposition advanced by the trustees OF the New
Castle County Workhouse that gangs of convicts
under guards be put at work the county roads and
that the Levy Court pay trustees seventy6ve cents
day for each convict employed should appeal 10
the intelligence of the members Of that BODY Az the
gangs would work under the supervision of the county
engineer good work would be assured and the exnense
Of having it done would be reduced approximately sfy
per cent
The commissioners who represent in the Lew Court
the remoer districts in the county are wrong in oh
Jecng to the plan on the ground that only the roads
within easy transportation distance Of the Workbouse
would benefit from the work Of the convicts They
should remember that the money saved on those roads
would be available for freeabor work on roads in the
other districts and that consequence the entire conn
~ would benefit In good roads construction through
the employment Of the convcts along the lines pro
posed by the trustees
Nor should the rate Of seventy-hve cents a dsv for
each convict be regarded being excessive II is lust
haf the rate that is paid to free labor and in addi
uon the money thus paid viii go toward the support OF
county institution and the wipng out Of the indebted
ness that exists against H. The plan contains three
good features. II provides healthfu outdoor emplov
ment for prisoners; II gives TO the public better road
system, and II assists in meeting the financial needs
of an important county institution Those are things
which should be recognized by the Levy Court Com
missioners in Iassing upon the proposition.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-24
FARMERS nAY AT DELAWARE.

the weather be fair. thousands Of men and women
from this State and the neiehborng counties Of
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland will assemble
at the Delaware College Experimental Farm next Tues
day and participate in the celebration of Farmers Day
For years It has been recognized the great annual
function at the farm It has much attention
and won widespread appreciation Let IT not be for
gotten by those who purpose going there this year
that the formal luncheon served heretofore will be dis
pensed with and that the basket picnic plan will be pur
sued In other words those who go 10 the farm are e
peoed to take lunch and drinking CUPS with them and
10 form their own little luncheon parties on the spa
cious lawn in front of the farmhouse II is the pur-
pose of those in charge Of the function devote the
morning and part of the afternoon general inspec-
ton OF the farm crops buildings and livestock and
the remainder of the afternoon educational talks
upon agricultural and horticultural topics
The experimental farm is doing an important work
It's activities have resulted in higher agricultural stan
dards throughout the Demarvia Peninsula in near
by New Jersey and Peninsula counties It also should
be said in behalf Of Farmers Day that that special
phase Of the practical activity Of Professor Hayward
and his subordnaes not only results in an enghten-
ing exchange ideas. but also serves to strengthen
greatly the social ties among the sections of
the country that within the of influence Of the
experimental station and farm In short it is some
thing for the good Of the community.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-24

new competition of the parcel post
Last March the express companies
petitioned for relief, supporting their
application with an exhibition Of
earnings under the new tariff II
was calculated at the time that the
changes they sought permission to
make in their charges would yield an
increase of three one-half per cent. in
gross earnings. The commission say S
that It clearly appears" that the ex-
press companies are operating at a
loss under the rates prescribed two
years ago. Il declares that the COM
panies are entitled to reasonable re-
lief and sanctions adjustments OF the
tariff which seem TO work out 10 a
probable increase of about three and
seven-eighths per cent on gross
revenues. The commission asserts
that relief should be prompt. and the
new tariffs are to be effective on Sep
TENDER 1.
This is a sign Of sounder Govern
ment policy toward business. In the
times into which we are to 60 as
result of the war business in this
country must be unfettered and really
free OF political restrictions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-24
SATURDAY JULY "a, 1915
SUPPORT THE PREsInrNT.


MO matter what an American citizen may think OF
~ President Wilson's tariff policy:
No matter what he may think Of his Panama Canal
tolls exemption atutude
No matter what he may think Of his ship purchase
project;
No matter what he may think of his violation Of his
civil service pledges
No matter what he may think of his Mexican
policy
Il is the duty Of that American to support him 10y
ally in the controversy with Germany in which
the honor of the United States and the nvolabity
safety Of it's citizens and their property Is involved
He Is working, honestly and sincerely bring about
peaceful solution Of the vexed questions that have
arisen as a result of the murderous and conscioness
German submarine warfare against neutrals and non
combaants In that work he is deserving Of the whole
hearted support of every who is worthy of being
called American.
President Wilson has asked nothing Of Germany that
is unreasonable in its nature He has asked nothing
that he has not a right to ask under international
agreement and usage He has met German evasion
with patience and dignity. The questions at issue
now have reached stage wherein there must be
franneas Of avowal both sides The latest note of
the President 10 the German Government places that
government in position which requires it to show
whether will meet the demands OF the United States
and continue to maintain friendly relations with our
nation sacrifice that long friendship upon the altar
o. naval boodlust
Our President has made It clear that American life
and property must be respected and protected by
neria Germany, and that excuses will accepted
by this country for German failure supply that re-
spect and protection The note couched In courteous
terms. but beneath the OF that diplomatic
esy there is hrmness of purpose that it will be we'll
for Germany TO recognize and heed
President Wilson has united country at his back
In this matter. The murderous-minded destruction Of
the Lusitania and the subsequent attack upon the
Orduna have aroused in the hearts Americans an in
dignstion that is the less intense because II
depressed to chief executive from embarass-
ment while diplomatic negotiations in progress
Germany must make what reparation she for past
crimes committed against this country its citizens and
its flag She also must give ample assurances as re-
CARDS the future. and live up to them after she has
given them There desire the part Of the Pres
ident the American people to interfere except in
peace-making way in the European struggle that is
devourng and money they never before have
been deyoured There is a determination on this side
OF the Atlantic. however that that struggle shall not
be used by any of the European bellger-
deny American citizens those things TO which
they are entitled matter in what part OF the world
they may be-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-24
Relief for fhe Express Companies
(From the New York SUM-

The decision Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission reversing its or
der of two years ago reducing express
company rates and permitting
changes in charges which will enable
the companies Ia make a measurable
recovery of earnings shows that a
new commission is regulating trans
portation in the United States today,
o commission vastly altered from that
which handed down the ruling con
ceding to the Eastern railroads only
the shadow OF relief from excessively
low freight rates while denying the
substance. Tho commission which
barely FIVE months later upset that.
ruling and gave the railroads
chance 10 live is the one which has
now acted with fairmindedness to-
ward the express companies.
The order reducing express com
pany rates went into effect early last
year with a proviso that II should
have a twelve months trial OF its ef-
feet on revenues. II happened also
that during this period OF reduced
rates the companies were subjected
practically for the first time to the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-24

readiness the plan has the additional
advantage of improving the health
and physical equipment Of so large a
body OF the nations young men. II
would make them better ftted for
their work in times of peace
Possibly 1t may not be found so easy
to induce young men. just starting
out in life, to give up two months Of
their time to military instruction, es-
peeially as the period of instruction
would run over three years. This is
detail that can be changed 10 meet
conditions. II may be found more
practical TO dovetail such instruction
into the high school period Of a young
mans life or evolve some other plan
The real cause for congratulation
is that a start has been made toward
some system whereby an army re-
serve can be obtained In a country
like the United States. where any
thing savoring OF compulsory mill
tary service or a large standing army
is frowned upon. the great need is for
a large reserve force which will be
used only in case Of emergency
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-24

II has been suggested that the German Government
Ia behind those who fomentng strikes in war NUM-
ton manufacturing plants in this country An Official
declaration published in Berlin and cabled to this coun-
try would seem to indicate that there is al least some
foundation for the suggestion is as follows Ger
mans working in factories in neutral countries partc-
uaiy In the United States, producing war supplies for
The enemy render themselves liable TO prosecution for
treason under Paragraph SO OF the penal code penal
Ning such assistance to an enemy with maximum OF
ten years Imprisonment" The information is added
that another section the penal authorizes prose
cution in the cases OF such ofenses even when com
mitted abroad and it is understood that the German
courts will proceed against offenders If that isn't an
Effort to intimidate German working men in this coun
try and disturb the conditions existing in munitions
plants here, il is difhcu 10 say what construction
should be put upon IT, Developments within the next
few weeks should serve to the effect of such
threats upon such German working men in this coun-
try