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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
JITNEY" OPERTORs
 MUST GIVE BOND

OLYMPIA. March l2.-The Wash ington Legislature last night passed the bin requiring jitney' bus operators to give honds in the sum of S2,5OO for each bus operated, over the head of veto from Gov Ernest Lister
 Legislature Adjourned.
 The legislature adjourned early tnis morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
SCHOOL
 zNFI
 AL- READY

Tonight at eight eeloc ihe doors Of the council chambcr n he city hall win be opened 10 receive the pa irons of the Juneau public schools who are interested in the work being done in the schools Fms year This is the first exhibit Of school work on SO large a scale given a the city and a large attendance IS expected
 Tho exhibit covers Inc work of all grades and in all departments. The first grade worl. displays unique yii- wage of eskimo hua and carefully Illustrated booklet pictures the ipll equipment of the first grader on Che Arctic Circle. There are also wide range of sewing cards picture animals iu various attitudes The work of the lower grades includes spelling papers, compositions, arithmetic quizes some well done basketry -msde of raiia and interesting little booklets entitled "The House in Which ] Live decor ated with a,gsessFe skull and crossbones and contining discus sion Of the beginning of the study of physiology
 Another intoreseae feature of the lower grade wors he story of the Three Bears. toid u ihouettes which have been out lfcaaand from bits of paper on which ink as been spread. This work shows 8 rather unusual and illustrated throughout wita very cleyerly done silhouottes of the main
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
hu,trl5n Reoort Roey.

BERLIN. March l2.-Advlces from Austria say that the Austrian forces continue to hold ground gained in Ga lioia and Bukowina Most of the Au- slrian positions are regarded as safe rom the Russian movement
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
MRS. ROCKEFELLER
 DIES IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, March 12.-Mrs. John D. Rockefeller died here this morning, the result of old age.
 While Mrs. Rockefeller has been feeble for long time. her death was unexpected. Her husband and son were absent from the city in Florida when the end came, and were not in- formed of her dangerous condition until they were notified by telegram of her death.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
AuIalor. conlInne AetIve.

PErRoGRAD. a1rcH-f 4 bonn. bardmcnt of the forSidcatlons of 0sso. wetz by German aviators occurred last night. Little damage was done. The avlators of both armies have been busy during the hast two or three days, but without important results.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
.nn moRE Ar WoRK.

BOSTON. March l2-Tho Chase mills of the American Wooien Com panv at Webster, employing poo hands. has begun on funtime capacity schedule. with prospects of steady em' ployment for months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
sELoIANs MAKE GAIN.

Parlo March 12.-ln Belgium today two Belelan divisiono advanced 800 meters ln the violnty of Nieuport
 Germany Loeeo Twelve Submarines.
 LONDON. March f2.-it was learn. ed here yesterday evening that se- cret information had been sent from Cuxhaven Co Berlin that i2 German submarines have failed to return to- Che base of their operations lt is believed that they have been lost either as victims of British attacks or otherwise.
 ghe publication of the news of the loss or 30 many Of the ubmarines mas caused relaxation Of tpe tension on account of the German blockade. and there is now feeling of greater se' curitr
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
DU P0NT POWDER
 CO., TO ENLARGE

NE WYORR. March l2.-pbe Du. Pont Powder Co., announced today Chat orders for powder have been re- ceiyed rom the helIigerent powers Of Europe covering a period for delivery of three years that it will warrant 9 great extension Of the manufacturing plants of the company
 The plans of Che company contem' plate building several new plants thot will increase tho producing capacity Of the company to double or more it's presonl output
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
c1--1nEa Favors Forcianers.

VERA CRUZ. March 12. - General Carrnza has revoked that part of spe- ciaI decree Affecting foreigners. This it is believed wili relieve business deadlock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
LE eALLlsTER CASE IS
 POSTPONED UNITE JUNE 1

SEATTLE, March l2.-The habeaa corpus case in behalf of Capt. A. E. charged with forging the name of F. White, second officer of the steamer Robert Kerr to a salary check at Fairbanks, has been post poned until June 1. Capt LeBailister furnished bonds for S3,0oo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

Proofs of labor were filed yesterday in tho commissioner's court by tne A'. aska Gostineau Mining company TOT z local claims in the Alma group
 Proof of labor was filed today TOT six mining claims by 6unnison e ROD ertaon,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
Rather and Son Speed Homeward.

F1thcr 1nu oOH oPIVV IIVI'V''''N N'
 NEW YORK, March l2.-John D.. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller ir.. both of whom are In Florida, left for home immediately after receiving news of the death of Mrs. Rockefeller They are now speeding northward-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
rHAW CASE MAY
 co 70 JURY TO-DAY

NEW YORK, March 12.-The Harry K. Thaw case may SO to the jury be- fore adjournment of the supreme court today
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
London seen No TroubIe.

LONDON, March 12.-London news papers and military experts discount the likelihood of trouble between the United States and Germany over the Of the American ship William p. Frye. They regard the case as so nagrant that Germany wifi make I'm mediate reparation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
UNITE pFRUlT STEAMERS
 10 cARRY sUeRA

BOSTON. Masss March i2.-phe United Fruit steamers plying hetween Boston and the tropics VIII aefe''itei carry sugarf thus reliefing tho snort ooa of fonnaee in sugar. carrying trade
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
Eltel Friedrich to Do lnterner.

Eitel Friedrich to be ipterner.,
 WASHINGTON, March 12.--conA- dental reports here are that the Prinz Eltcl Friedrich vii lbe interned at Newport News, Va, until after the war.
 British warships are said to be wait ing off the Virginia capes to engage the Prinz Eitel whenever she should put to sea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
EMeLIsH AVIAToR KILLs

AND WOUNDS eELelANs BERLIN. March 12.- It was an nomced last night than an English aviator dropped seven bombs on the town of Menin. killing seven BelsIans and wounding ten.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
FOR \
 MISSING MEN?

Two now bills were introduced in the Senate today by Senator Willard, of the Third division
 S. B. 19 is>Qn act providing for che designation by number, of mining lo- cations. alidavits of annual assess ment work thereon, and the transfer thereof in the Territory of Alaska.
 The bin was referred to the mining committee.
 $. B. IS is to provide for the ap. nointment of guardians Of persons who have disappeared in Alaska. The bill was referred 10 the judiciary commit tee.
 s1o Bounty Urged.
 The Sulzer bin providing a bounty on wolves. was fayorably reported to the Territorial Senate today amend ed however to nx the bounty of SlO for each wolf and eliminating the hair seal from the provisions ot the act The amendments are those agreed upon by both tho fisheries and finance committees. The bill was placed on the daily lle-
 Chairman Sulzer, of the rules com mittee. submitted report on tho Willard resolution in regard to the date on which Che introduction of bills in the Senate shall cease, with an amendment extending lhe time limit from the forHelh to Che forty.iIth day.
 The banking committee, Senator Sul2er chairman, recommended that S. B. 4, relating to school and munich pal taxes, do pass.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12

WASHINGTON, March f2. - Word Wac received here this morning that John 8. MeMsnus. a prominent Amer lean formerly Of Chicago, Was Killed by zaPatlstas upon their re-cnterins Mexico clet An American flag was aying over MeManus' residence when is wsa assaeked.
 sAlAZAR PROMISES PUNISHMENT
 Throush the Brazilian embassy word was received by Secretary of State William J. Bryan today thot Gen. Saiazar. post commander for the Za- rusistas at Mexico City. had promised the Brazilian Ambassador at that place that he would promptly punisa those responsible sor the murder o' John p McAanus
 Gen. Salaza said that his iriorma- ton was ,hat Che murder of McMauus was an act for reyence because he had killed three Zapatistas whom shey controlled the city previous to Che present occupation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
AlAsKA DEvELoPMENT
 RANKS WITH PANAMA

4 WASHINGTON. March 12.
 s Secretary of the Interior Frank ;. lin K. Lane discussing the s. work performed by Congress- s. said that the legislation provid- $. ing for railroad construction In s Alaska and tho opening of the :. Alaska coal fields will rank in e importance with that or the
 f construction of the Panama 's canal
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
IT. COLEMAN DUPONT
 GETS siAsooooo

NEW YORK. March l2.-The price at which the new interests take over q. Coleman Dupont5 stock in the po' Dont Powder Company is fif5VO'OvJ' This money is furnished by the Bank ers Trust Company aud is to be or ganized to hold this and other blocks of stock
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
DRIVE MAKES SHEADWAY
 BUT Sl0 WLY Y

BERLIN, March t2. - The German drive in Northern Poland advanced to- day within two-and.ahalf milce of Pnanysz The gain was the result Of furlous fighting In which the losses on both sides were severe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
ALASKA aolo.

NEW YoRK, March i2- - Alaska Cold closed yesterday at SOA Utan Copper at 533a.
 Alaska Gold closed today at the high water price of s1% Utah Cop per- 52
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
WogIa ReIsase PrIea.s.

NNaaIa INaNsaae tN t@aeas Q LOS ANGELES. March I2 1, Two thousand Mexicans g stormed the National Palace to- 9 day to uberate 25o Catholic e priests who are said to be im- e prisoned there according to a E. telegram received today
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
TAKE MEXICO CITY AND
 KILL AMERICAN
2 e < ; 4 $ D $ , 4 < 4 @ 2
zaPATA TAKES
 MEXICO CITY
MEXICO CITY aIarch i2

MEXICO CITY. AIarch l2.- Zapata's forces are in complete possession or the Mexican cap ital today. The occupation was accomplished without material resistance. The carranzistas retired yesterday afternoon on order from Gen. Caranza to Gen. Oregon. and the Zapistas entered the city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
STEAMSHIP. ALAMEDA
 SAILING TONIGHT

The steamship Alameda. which Is duo to arrive from the Westward at 5 D. m. will take 100 cases of halibut from the cold storage wharf and the following named passengers have se- cured passage for Seattle. Mrs. M. Magulre. |. F. Smith, G. D. Muggle- tonu. Paul W. Stolz, MT. and Mrs. w. S. Saunders. D. B. Femmer. Mrs. j.. A. Wilcox and children, W. |. George. Mrs. Wanda Stolz. Mrs. J. r. Rowe, Mr. and Mrs F. A. Bishop Mrs. M. Stroud. Alice Cox. Abel Kuhmonen, d. Lewis. Robt. 2. Crane. Herbert Evison, ,. F. Flood. R. F. Lewis. and Fred rr-afr,ar
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
NEw gxoHANe EoovERNoR.

NEW YORK. March 10 Gerry Phnbrick has been elected Q governor of the New York Consolidated Ex- change.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
Hurt Keep R1iIro1d Open

Easlans Asks carranza for An K
 planatlon.
 WASHINGTON. March 12 - The British government has asked Gen. Carranza to explain why he seized the British steamship Wyvisbrook
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
o- EoIrTII-an-T u. por8on5-

For hetcnIkan-t'. t. fufaou5,
 Marlposa Coming. Toe Mariposa will oe duo rom sne South between 2 D. ID. and 8 ?. n. this evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-12
csrrsnza Refuses to Accept Responsi.
 biiitv.

carranza Refuses to Accept Responsi.
 biiisy.
 WASHINGTON. March 12. lt is un- derstood thal the evacuation oe Mex leo City was ordered by Gen. Carran- 20 to eseape the responsibility placed upon hia yesterday by the UnIted States by the note Of Secretary of State William J. Bryan. who informed hin. that the United States would hold him to Q strict accountability for the lives and property of Americans m Mexico City.
 muot Keep Railroad Open.
 Mr. Bryan warned Gen. Carranza this morning that notwithstanding the evacuation Of Mexico City the United States win expect him to keep the railroad between Vera Cruz and the capital open for traffic.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-02
STREET DEATH TOLL, 81
January Accident Record In
cludes 16 Children.

Street traffic In New York during
January cost thirty-one lives. Sixteen
Of those killed were children, and OF
this number fourteen were killed bJ
automobile. Nine adults were victims
of fatal automobile accidents.
These figures, according 20 the rec
ords Of the National Highways Pro
.ectlve Society, are about one-third less
than those for January, 1914 But II
il estimated by the society that vehicu-
lar traffic on New York's streets has
fallen of about 30 per cent, 10 per cent
Of the loss being in commercial traffic
In ,he state outside % New York
City eleven were killed on streets and
highways. automobiles killing seven
and trolley cars four. In January, 1914
the upstate victims numbered eleven
FIVE being killed by automobiles, FIVE
by trolley cars and one by wagon.
During the past month nine persons In
New York met death az railroad grade
crossings and In New Jersey six.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-02

Ice. Of the famous vaudeville team
o. Coal and Ice, is out with his new,
side spltting 1915 monologue entitled
why New York has got to pay more
this summer" In its essentials, even
the press agents admit. this year 9
sketch Is similar TO that which mas
made these sterling entertainers so de-
scrvedly popular, but they claim that
there are new features this year which
are sure 70 make hit
Something like 100000 tons, IL -
said. have 10 be furnished every year
bv the natural ice men 10 cool New
Works food and drink. or this less
than $50 600 tons have been harvested
so far. There was carried over from
last season some 250. 900 tons, so that
The total available TO date - 100000.
The CITY consumes annually about 81
100000.
Unless AT least three weeks Of frcez-
inc, weather come 10 the rescue, III IS
aid there viii be q severe shortage
The ice IN the Hudson varies now from
three inches in the lower sections 10
siY inches IN the neighborhood OF Al
Lapy. This is fast wasting away rom
the recent rains and high water. All
Of the 300. 900 tons aforesaid was cut
dur;no December, mostly IN the dis
trict between Troy and Albany
There Is ray Of hope in The posi-
bility that lakes and ponds IN the al
stills will make up part OF the dehc'.
ency The lower Adirondacks and
streams cmptying into the Hudson IN
Saratoga County may contribute far
barvests But these source are the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-02
WE HAVE WITH US AGAIN
ANOTHER BOOST IN ICE PRICE
That Old Offender, the Weather, Receives Blame
for Short Crop in Gloomy Predic
tons Of Dealers
Blame

last resort Of the icemen 70 prove pub
lie benefsctors, and the extra expense
Of cutting and marketing the product
will take most of the profit.
River boats are blamed for bad con-
ditions in the Hudson. Steamers msds
the Albany run for some time after
the river was frozen, and the dealers
claim that the wash from the ships in
jured the structure of the ice Tugs
were used 20 break this up 80 that the
tide could carry il away, leaving the
water open for the forming Of more ice.
II the necessary freeze doesn't take
place. the natural ice men say, they
will have to build plants and begin
manufacture to make up for the de-
flciency Each short crop OF natural
ice for the last ten years has compelled
the construction Of new plants, until
now almost half Of New York's ice Is
manufactured. In the hottest weather
the city sometimes uses 10000 tons a
day. The minimum daily consumption
is about 10000 tons
II you think you're being over
charged. the frozen water men can
prove you're wrong The average
family. they say. buys about 100 pounds
week This purchase entails five de-
liveries of 10 pounds each and one Of
% pounds on Saturday. The dealers
receive 30 cents. or about seven cents
a delivery.
What would any one IN the delivery
business charge for the simple trans
fer Of a parcel Not less than twenty
five cents. IL the argument advanced.
So. what ~ IT il prices do soar little ?
Even an lceman has to live.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-02
MRS. TRUAX'S STOCK DEAL
Sues for 100000 Lost on
Shares in Rumely Co.

Mrs. Caroline Truax, widow Of Jus
tice Charles r. Truax, OF the Supreme
Court, is another alleged victim Of mis-
representation in connection with the
sale Of stock o. the NJ. Rumely Com
pany, now in the hands Of a receiver.
Mrs. Trusx Aled suit yesterday in the
Supreme Court against L. F. Rothschild
& Co., members Of the Stock Exchange,
70 recover 100000.
She alleged that in November, 1912,
she was induced 20 invest in Rumely
stock by declarations that it would soon
20 10 5000 a share. She bought 500
shares, at 81 to 10l, and was advised
she said, not to make inquiries before
purchase, as that might put the price
up. The corporation was insolvent
when she bought the stock, she added
and never paid any dividends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-02
THREE SAVED IN RIVER
Two Leap to Rescue of Others
ALL Nearly Drowned.

A progressive rescue occurred last
night at 5lst st. and the North River.
A patrolman hauled from the water
three men, two of whom had jumped
in to aid others.
Captain Hines Goulstrum, Of Lighter
115 of the New England Navigation
Company. slipped on the deck and tell
overheard. Richard Ryan, OF 42S West
56th ST., lesped in after him sS he was
sinking for the third time. Thomas j.
FIaherty, of ga Morton ST., saw that the
pair were having a hard time and took
the plunge TO rescue them.
All three were in danger of going
down when Patrolman Hathaway came
70 the rescue with rope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-02
TRAPS CHAUFFEUR,
CALLED GEM THIEF
EX.Vanderbilt Employe Caught
by Sleuth in Philadelphia
Woman BetrayS Him.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 1.-Ernest D.
Sbsndau former chauffeur for W. X.
Vanderbilt. was arrested here to-day
accused Of Jewel thefts committed IN
New York. The value OF the gems ne
Is said 10 have stolen from various
nersons ia more than 100000. he was
BETRAYED by an actress now playing IN
Philadelphia.
Having learned that Shsndsu was at
tontive to the actress. Detective Mad
doy. OF New York, told her his reputa-
ton With her consent Maddox re-
NAMED in her apartments while she
was away this afternoon. Shandau
caIled up to make an appointment. At
IN. detectives direction the MAID
named Green's Hotel, in Chestnut ST.
When Shandsu entered the hotel ne
s,;od MADDOX and extended his hand
in greeting. ,o.c +ire -
said he "Now I'll go along to court
with you You won't need any brace
let's .l;
Shandau was held TO await extradi-
tion. A woman's gold watch set WITH
in his pocket. ounH ETOIN ETAOlN \
GEMS and inscribed "P. +. T." was
found in his pocket. He had pawn
tickets for a lsvalliere he had pawned
for s125. and for a diamond ring Tor
which ne got $3.50. In his room we're
two trunks containing twenty-eignt
suits. three of them for evening wear.
Detective Maddox on his return from
Philadelphia last night said that he
had been following Shandsu for weeks
Sbandsu is charged with stealing
s. 900 worth Of jewel from DR.. Albert
Goodman Of the Manhattan Square
Hotel, and $4,000 worth Of jewelry
from D. n. Hanson, 3 woollen manu-
facturer living at the Savoy. Dr. 1000
man. Maddox said, was surgeon IN
the army. He had intended to visit
European battlefelds last fall, but got
AN indefinite leave of absence 70 prose-
cute Shandau. Hanson offered a re
ward Of $1,000 for Shandau's arrest,
Maddox said that Shandau admitted
both thefts, but denied others of which
the police suspected him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-02
B. R. T. HEAD TELLS
OF CROWDINC JOYS
Huff Thinks Jam Of IS in
Streetcar Only Just
Comfortable"
OUIZZED BY JOHNSON
IN SERVICE INQUIRY
Transit Bureau Chief Attacked
by Counsel of Road as Not
Worth Even Civility.

Examination Of witnesses IN regard
20 comfortable" crowding OF trolley
cars concluded the hearings OF the
charges Of inadequate equipment OF the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
surface lines before the Public Service
Commission Yesterday morning.
Commissioner Maltblc and JosepII
Johnson, chief Of the rapid trans !,
bureau Of the commission. both TOOK
issue with :. ". Hui. vlce-preS'uehl %
tho Brooklvn Rsuid Transit, and prcsI-
dent OF the Coney Island ana brooh ,
lyn Railroad Company, when ne sara
10, @G messengers could be crowded
easi'y "and comfortably into long
tudiral seat car. t. .or
"po Won mean 70 say that people can
oo-,rorfahly stand in a crowded car
sarcastcslly asked the Comm'S''o'e'
"Certainly." was the answer.
After estimating the number o,
o.ssorgors that could stand in cars OF
both the longitudinal seat ana cToss
scat patterns. Mr.. Huff said he mao
never ascertained how many couid De
crowded into an open car. -,
"But YOU know the hearing deais
Nth omen as we'll as closed cars
Commissioner Maltbie reminded the
Despitc his service Of more man
twenty-five wears with the brooSIyg =
rand transit, Vice-President nun
could not. in answer 20 a ques'ion %
a " Chamberlain, counsel 10 the com
mission. tell how many surface oSiS
the company owns. r.L
Before Mr.. Huff was excused Jos.p"
Tobnsou also questioned him ssrcssI,
cally regarding "comfortaole 49,,
ing Mr.. Johnson's report on surl &C
cav equipment was responsible lOr Wv
charges first made against the brooS'
lvn RAND Transit in october, l9la' -
Marsh. attorney for the b. Il. l.
objected TO Mr.. Johnson's intcrrogS
ton. ,.,,o,a,
This man is only seeking ncWspspe,
publicity" he told CommlssioneIr,
/ Maltbie and Wood. demand tna.
he be stopped he doesn't deserve
even civility." II ,,,
~ thought you had used up All you,
scurrilitv in your first examination o.
tbe Witness" johnson retorted, "neF
/ Cnror,issioner Wood enforced order
Vice President Huff was not per
ritted TO quote figures showing sur
! face car equipment IN otner cltIes' po
cause at the beginning of the hear,ht
bc had informed the commission ma
RrookIvn's traffic problems were unlqu'
and should not ne judged by estsoiiSne'
4 standards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-02
BEAUX AND FUDGE FOR SIS
You May Even Get Them, Girls,
at $3.50 at Varick House.

Fudge Kitchens and beau psrlors are
features OF Varick House, the boarding
house for girls opened yesterday at II
Dominick II. Eighty girls are to live
there. and they will enjoy all the adj
vantages, including a pretty room and
big closet apiece. the use Of the beau
parlors and three good meals a day,
for prices ranging from 81 90 TO So
weekly.
The house will be run in connection
with the Spring Street PRESBYTERIAN
Church, and is a memorial TO the late
H. Roswell Bates, who, as pastor Of the
church. began there fourteen years ago
the neigh borhood work which is ito
chief feature now. The boarding house
stands just behind the church. and il
2 six story building of red brick with
white trimmings.
Miss Margaret Shearer, Bryn Mawr
graduate. will be in charge. She said
yesterday that the aim would be 10
keep out every taint OF INSTRUMENTATION.
I'VE start without single rule she
said Were going to have self-gov-
ornment. As soon as the house is full
the girls will have a meeting and de
eide whether they want any rules. II
so they'll make them"