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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

DOUGLAS. April 5.-Although very little elecdoneering is going on in Douglas at present. the outlook for 8 hot election tomorrow is very prom isine The campaigns this year have been carried on in very quiet but very earnest way and there is an undercuwent of intense interest that is very. evident.
 Fifteen candidates are running for the council and three for school board two candidates having withdrawn from each race.
 The candidates for the council are: c. X. Hopp. Bing Haliecl. Frank OIL ver James Faherty Peter Johnson. Harry Neville Jules Jensen. E. E.. Smith. R. c. Matthias. Carl Carlson. wm. Stubbins Gus Grudler. T. D. Gil- lis. Joe Robertson. and A. N. Bobiit.
 Those running for school clerk are 2. Gaiwas. M. A. Snow and Owen Umstead The total registration is SS5.
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cANpIoArg.s ANNoUNoEMENT

As Q candidate for councilman for the city of Douglas, ! take this means of informing the voters where ] stand In regard to the coming election'
 1st. belive in maintaining tne school system to its highest efiiciency.
 End. believe in giving everyone justice.
 srd. am in favor of permanent sewer system for the town.
 4th. I believe in employing no one for city service but residents Of the town. and good days wage for 8 good days work.
 5th. am an independent candi' date. belong to no ring or faction. and can act without fear or favor. lt elected. win do all in my power to carry out my ideas and will work for the interests Of all.
 ss. (Sienedl A. N. BOBLlT.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05
MINING CONCERNS
PLAMs MUCH WoRK


 CORONA, March 2O-The cordoya Mining & Developing Company of which pr. W. II. Chase of this city is president. win go into the mining game on an extensive scale. Aside from the development of group of gold quartz claims in the Port Wells district. on which a remarkable rich showing has been made. tho company will branch out into other lines in con nection with mining. They will pur- chase Q Harmon & Deeyer standard drill. made here in cordova for the purpose of not only prospecting their own ground at depth. but will con tract for prospecting other properties as the demand may arise.
 They also propose to place a boat on the sound and make regular trips between Cordova and Port Wells. A customs assay office will also be maintained at Port Wells.
 The company will also be prepared to furnish capital For the development of mining properties of merit either in the Port Wells country or else where.
 The main offices Of the company will be maintained in cordova.
 On the comDany's property at Port Wells extensive development is plan ned for the coming summer. Larger quarters will be erected and the force of men employed will be largely in- creased. Ample capital has been se- cured and the work will be well under way by the middle of next month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05
TICKETS ON SALE FOR
 THE LADIES' MINISTRIES

Tickets are on sale today at speck- etts postoffice store for tho Ladies' minstrels entertainment that will take place Friday. April 9th There are 20 ladies in the show. and those who have seen the rehearsals say it will be the great show of the season. Ira Robertson Is managing the entertain ment. which will take place in Elks' Hall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05
sET YOUR MIND Al aEsT.

There may be nothing wrong with your child's eyes and ogain there may be. We win honestly and competent ly advise you if your child needs glass es or not.
 For 9 thorough authoritative exam. nation We charge fee Of two dol- lars, so it is not uecesasry to sell 8 pair Of glasses to set paid for our time. We can refer you to dozens of satisfied patrons in Juneau and Douglas.
 ROBT. SIMPSON. OptD.
 Cptometrist
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05
FERRY TONIGHT
 FOR VISITING GUESTS

Final arrangements and decorations for the Grand Easter Ball to be given tonight in the Rink Hall are com. pleted and nothing remains to the celebration Of the closing of the Len ten season but the pleasure of the event itself.
 A SD cial ferry will leave Juneau at l o'clock in the morning for the ac- commodation of visitors from Doug las. Treadwel and Thane. The com mitteo in charge are;
 F. W. Hebert. T. J. Mccaul, F. J. Tanner. James Momb. F. F. Brennan F. McKanna and R. Atchison.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

DOUGLAS. April 5. The IVY e Should Worry" Club of Treadwen are planning 9 biz social event for about next Thursday night The boys heard that a sister of the Coryei brothers IS to arrive within Q few days and that the brothers are fxins up @ house in Douglas SO have made arrange ments for a miscellaneous shower in the new home this week
 The Sons of Norway will hold Q regular meeting at the Eagles Hall next Wednesday evenins
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

TREADwELL April 5.-The Tread well Gun Club held a shoot yesterday afternoon at their range. The scores are the best made since the organiza- ton was started. The following are the highest scores made out of pos
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05
n the Alaskan city.
 Juneau aPssensers
pR. pAMouRgrrg RETURNS

pr. Martin Damouretto. owner Of mining property In the vicinity of Ju- neau. returned today from Los Ange- les. accompanied by Mrs. Damourette. The length of their visit is indefinite.
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NOTICE
To whom it may concern: wel-o Noffcc-

Take Notice:
 At 7;00 D. m, April 8. in the Senate Chamber there win be an open hear ing before the Committee on Mines and Manufacturing, on Senate Bill No. 26. by Senator Aldrich.
 An act to regulate the collection of medical and hospital fees by an em- ployer. from an employee. (signed) B. F. WILLARD.
 Chairman Com.
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rMo pousLE.REEL EILMs
AT THE LYRIC TONIGHT

DOUGLAS. April 5-The show at the Lyric theatre tonight will consist of five reels Of excellent pictures. in- cludiug 9 Gaumonl Weekly. 2-reel Eciar feature entitled "The Reforma- tion of Cariope." and "The Love of Man. 101 Bison feature in two reels.
 The show will be repeated tomor- row night '4'ee
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05
HomaoLpT ARRwED roDAY

The steamer Humboldt arrived at 2.8O this afternoon from Seattle with 70 tons of freight mail and the fol- lowing passengers in addition to the ones already named'
 A. S. Dautrick. w. Mckay, II. Mc- Cord. D. Fenton, E. shanda, Miss Hazel Ellins, Mrs. c. E. Aldan, R. S. Good and !. A. Chester
 F o. Berlshardt, manager of the chilkoot cannery. was aboard the Humboldt with his family and big crew of men.
 The Humboldt sails south tomorrow evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05
Ready To Help.

"When man braggs about lil1in' work" said Uncle Ezra. "he finds dat everybody is willin to help him have a good time" (Washngton Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

WOMAN wants ironing by hour Phone 11S. (1wt
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ANOTHER NEW CITIZEN

John Harold Lorentin olson renounc- ed his allegiance to Gustavus ". of sweden. after his qualifications for were approved by the district court and became a citizen of the United States at noon today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

TWO comfortable rooms for rent. Mrs. John Meiero Dixon Street. opp. Mansion. 4-S-St.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05
FoRMosA GOVERNMENT
SENDS AeENT NoRTt

SENDS AGENT NORTH SEATTLE. April 5.-T. Matsumoto. councillor for the Formosa govern ment. sailed this afternoon on the steamship Admiral Watson, for Ketch- ilSan. accompanied by his secretary. It is said a consulate will be estao- llshed in the Alaskan city.
 Juneau aPssengers
 Passengers for Juneau on the Ad- miral Watson include Mrs. A.. Flick en. Mir. and Mrs. T. R. Needham l.. F. Mershow Miss Marion Beigirt, Jes- SC E. Bullock, N. S. Parker, Mrs D. NJ. Bevis and two children. J. M. Riley l. M. Hart, c. A. Rodgers Mrs. c. L- Jacobs, and w. G. Fisher.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

Special to the Empire-Femmer & Ritter have another cargo or the ia- nous Nanaimo coal 4lo-u.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

FOR RENT Desirable four-room flat. New Building, Gold Street. Phone 12s 4-1-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05
UP-To.oATE HAlRDREsslNe
 SERVICE FOR LADIES.

The W.E.Bo located in the new postofice block, will be open We'd nesdays from 10 a m. to D ?. m. beginning this week March 3, for ladies and children only This ar rangement Is to insure privacy as a hairdrossing parlor Hairdresslng manicuring and massaging strict lv up.to-date in all particulars. The work win be done by Mrs. Leaf green and myself personally
 ". D. BATTLE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

Don't have cold feet, try some O Femmer & Ritter's Nanaima coal. (4-5-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

FOR RENT-Five rooms and bath, concrete house, phone s69. 2-ls-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

Only Femmer & Ritter handle the Nanaimo coal Try t and you'll al- ,vsve hnv it 4-5-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

FOR RENT = Modern House. l. J.
 Sharick. S-27-tL
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

Empire want ads. set results
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

FOR RENT-suite of rooms and bath; hot water heat. 326 Second St.. phone il. suitable for men, or man and wife 3-l-tI.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05
CoLdsta1n s Emporium

FOR SALE -Six.room house on lot 50 90 feet Cash only considered, 5SO Sixth street. S-ls-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05
DOUGLAS READY FOR
 roMORROMis -El EcrlON

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mo Empire hos most readers
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FOR sALE-M. D. Berry'a entire transfer out fit at bargain. S.l6.tf.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-05

The Sulzer road bin went over to April 8. and the Snow S-hour bill for mining to tomorrow's calendar.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
An EfortB icing N ladet Entrap
The Thoughtless Republ lziicans
Democrats Circulate Petitions to Saue
Present Extrauagan City Charter

Our Democratic friends are getting badly scared over
oflosng and fat salaries
now being enjoyed by the "aiesp Petitions appeared
yesterday at few restaurants and other public places
where passersby could enroll their in favor Of the
ons wide BERTH They are snare set for the unWary
tits difficult to understand why these petitions are out
against the charter when the Democratic paper says
people don't knowits provisions Asamatter Of fact tits
simply scheme to go to Charleston with few Republ
cans names petitions to make big noise overto the
members Of the Republican legislature but Republicans
not quite that easy Look your tax receipts ponder
over water rates and then pass by the other side when
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
Asks Arrest of
House Speaker
EMPLOYEES PAGE uNDER14YEARs
OF AGE-NoT TAKEN
SERIOUSLY.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Jan. 26.-
A warrant for the arrest OF Speaker
Vernon E. Johnson, of the house of
delegates, has been issued by Jus.
tice of Peace Scott. of Cabin Creek
district, Kanawha county. and is now
in the hands of a constable, awaiting
service upon the presiding officer Of
the lower house of the legislature.
The warrant was issued Saturday
morning at the instance Of W. T.
Grose, a district superintendent Of
schools, and charges the speaker with
violating the child labor laws. The
violation cited in the warrant Is the
employment of A. C. Shaver, who is
under fourteen years of age, as page
in the house of delegates.
Permission has been obtained from
State Labor Commissioned. II. Night
ingales to employ three or four pages
who. are. slightly underSS14syears Of
age! Commissioner Nightingale took
the position that the ,{experience in
the legislature will tbe as beneficial
to the boys as the two months attend:
ance at school.
Tho Issuance OF the warrant Is not
taken seriously by Speaker Johnson
or hie colleagues, as 1t is, said to be
the result Of prejudice of Socialists
OF Cabin Creek district.
A notice >has been served on w. B.
Shaver, father Of the boy who Is en-
ployed by the public service commits.
sion, notifying him that unless the
boy returns to school within five days,
the father will be arrested on the
charge Of violating the truancy laws.
Grose, who had the warrant issued,
was the Bull Moose candidate for
house of delegates at the recent elec.
ton, while Squire Scott was elected
by the Socialists.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26

LONDON, Janu 26The
food supply Germany including
today,from, the countries
Berlin officially economic
hoes and the Government defends
order the plans
harvest
RUSSIA STARTS ARMY ETRANsYLVANiA.
OF
attracting
Budapest forth that
actually penetrated
position
to the defense carpathan
Junction with forces Hungary
IS. TURKISH sol LDlERs IN tDANeERoUssP sPLieHT.
closing
Turkish Sea flank where Ottoman described
dangerous plight
army Afeso
while
Of the Island Of Ruegen
only few hours
rs ss8GERMANs SAYS ENGLISH SHIPS SUNK.
S
issued giving details of the
British light cruiser and destroyer, squadron
TODAY Craccro
the apof Russian
Kce has been
Its
the German and Austrian army all along the eastern battle front
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
WOMAN SUFFRAGE BILL
PASSES BOTH BRANCHES

tsuecIal TO the The W.eot virgtnian)
CHARLESTON,1 Jan. 26.-But sew
en- members OF the 116 in the two
branches OF the legislature voted
against the submission to the vote OF
the people at the next general cleo
ton the question whether women
shall vote in West Virginia. Six Of
these were members Of the house and
one In the senate. Five Republicans
and two Democrats. Delegate Nc.
Cauley, Democrat, said he was oppos-
ed to it, but would vote for the sub
mission. He was the only one of the
house members to rise to his feet
when the vote was taken.
The spectators in the senate were
treated differently Many tof. the mem
bers spoke IN favor, Of submitting the
question and for its ratification at the
polls, Hatfield, Democrat, Of Monon.
gala county, easily outclassing ali
others in his tribute to the fair sex
and their right for equal suffrage.
iSteed. Republican, OF Lincoln county,
the lone senator to oppose the resoln.
tion, said he voted against II two
wears ago and was still opposed to It.
iRosenbioom voted for the resolution.
but declared he would try to defeat
It at the polls. IA
The members against the resolu;
ton were: Senator Steed, Republi.
can; Delegates Board, lRepD OF
Roane; Davisson (Rep9 OF Harrison;
Harmon (Rep.) !, Of McDowell; kttle
G(Rep) Of Barbour; Monroe (Dem0 |,
Hampshire, and sansom Dem9,
Wayne. s..i.. s
The Blue amendments TO the pres.
emit prohibition laws were advanced
to third reading after amendments as
recommended by q ub:committee,
striking out the word "hotel. - thus
permitting intoxicants for personal
use to be kept in o hotel as in q resi-.
aosenbloom. Of Ohio county tried
To make several mendments. but the
only support he got was his own
vote. He attacked the bill In strong
terms. 5
The Parrish re.districting bill was
offered In the senate as reported By
the sub. commit ttee at midnight last
night providing for fifteen senatorial
districts, the same number of as 1T
present, but increasing the member!
ship Of the house from ss to 81.
The house committee on taxation
and finance reported bill this morn
ing asking for an appropriation for
advertising the resources and adyan-
tages Of the state and counties, while
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
Alleged d'Embezzler
C!aughtsin Wisconsin il,

. u u
MILWAUKEE,. Wis. Jan. 2s.-Ac.
cused OF the embezzlement OF over
$2,4o0 from the Goldsmith Bros.
Smelling & Refining Company, Of
West Virginia; Edward ]. Beck was
brought here today from Marshfield,
Wis, where he was captured ;after a
search Of nearly year., The local
authorities do not know the details
Of the case as their only information
is the formal warrant charging EN-.
bezzlement. but the police have no.
titled the West Virginia authorities.
and Beck will be held until officers
arrive to take him back for trial. The
request came through the Wheeling
police and IL is supposed here that
Beck will be tried at that city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
iBloodhounds Failed
To Trail Burglars IS

CLARKsBURG, Jan. 2s.-Fallins
snow and thaw prevented Sheriff
Ross F. Stout's two bloodhounds from
trailing burglars who broke into D.
NJ. Davies dry goods and general
merchandise store before daylight
Monday and stole a quantity Of shoes
and mems clothing and other articles.
They found no money in the place.
This is the second time the same
store has been visited by burglars re.
Gently. Resulting from burglary
there a week or SO ago. three boys.
Dewey Daugherty, Herbert Cottrill
and Walter Mcintyre, were arrested
and placed in the county jail. Al
hearings before Magistrate jackson
v. Carter, Dewey Daugherty, who was
captured at Fairmont and brought
back here, was held for the action; of
the next grand jury and was later re-
leased on bond. while the two other
boys were acquitted.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
O!fc,ialWarN!eWs
tRy AssoeIated]. Prom

PARIS, Jan. 2s.-Greatly Increased
activity along the western battle
front Is reported in the Official
French communication today. The
initiative rested with the Germans
who In! some sections delivered a
many as five successive attacks 81
great violence. It Is said that ali
these assaults were met successfully,
except In the region Of Craonne,
where the Germans succeeded n
penetrating the trenches Of the Allies
and holding some of the ground gain.
ed! a Asbombardment BY the Germans.
Of the Alsacian town Of Sennheim
stx miles southwest Of Thanh, indf
Gates that they may have made some
progress in this region also.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
MODEL MEASURE
ON CH|LDILABOR
IS AGREED upon
Good Features In Several
Bills Incorporated Into
One Bill.
IA YEARS Usage limit
MANY COMMITTEES MEET AND
NUMEROUS BILLS REPORTED
10 HOUSES.

CHARLESTON w. Va, Jan. 25.-
What is regarded as almost a model
child labor bill was agreed upon by
the house committee on labor late
yesterday Afternoon and was reported
back today with recommendations
that It pass. It embodies principal
features contained in bill introduced
by Delegate Weiss, OF Ohio county,
chairman OF the committee. No chill
dren under fourteen years OF age may
be employed 4 and 16 years is the age
limit for hazardous occupations and
: Is years for mining. Both Chairman
Weiss and President H. P. Coreoran.
OF the State Federation OF Labor, arc
highly elatel over the bill and It's
prospects, for passing.
Numerous committee meetings were
fheld last evening. Finance commit.
tee decided to report adversely on
bill to abolish boards OF equalization
and rey.e%, but approves bill permit.
ting count tlise municipalities 10
advertisa ssiaB q. West .Eir.
ginta
n soint ,..s.., .ssu on agriculture
was appo;ttoa 30 consider pure seed
law ehls e4ae 3reyq qutGing inspection or
mixed leeds imported into the state.
The committee eonsiss of Senators
Miller, kump and Billings and Dele.
gates Fierce, Hersman and Courts. =
Mothers Pension Bill.
The Senate committee is consider
Ing the mothers pension bill US pre-
pared by State Y LAbor Commissioner
Nightingale. AZ large delegation Of
Fometl, numbering perhaps 80. ap.
heaTed before the committee in the
h.erests OF this measure, and also the
Ini preyialpg q standard Of weights
nd 'noasrre asis. s,ilsa9 % \ /
Al n josat meet Ing Of tbs, ,Hoaseia
cnate coritattteesS on redtstric citing, d
eb-ceniriittec was appoilited to work
it d ptan Ok ,distfi letting the state as
ccnsrsss lonal and senatorial dis
4 fcts. aud also representation in the
tuse OF delegates. The committee IS
imposed OF Ne elegates Hughes. Wolfe
and Schetrs and Senators Parrish,
Goodykoonts and McGrum.
The committee on mines and min.
Ing reconsiierad ..hesb bill redistricting
the stnte as to mining districts, in
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
.ASKSN0THER'JONE.S
TO PAY lH.!|M.A VISIT.
Rockefeller 4. ,9 Jr. and Aged
Strike Leader MeetiIn
Conference. u
(By Associated PressI

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Johns D.
Rockefeller, Jr., today invited Mother
Jones, the aged strike leader in the
Colorado Coal fields to visit him ana
place before him all Information as to
the strike situation there. The inyi:
tation was accepted. 1t was extended
by Mr.. Rockefeller as he entered tho
room In the city hall where the fed.
eral commission on industrial rela.
tions is conducting its inquiry IN to
the causes OF Industrial unrest. As he
walked from the dor to the witness
chair he saw Mother Jones sitting
among the special tors. He stopped at
her side and shook hands 4 II + wish
you would come to see me and give
me any information you have on the
Colorado situation he said. Mother
Jones was iyisibly surprised. .E
That's very. nice of YOU she said,
Il have always said that you could
know but littls .of the conditions of
workers in Colorado sand you should
heir something else beside what the
hirelings tell YOU
NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-John D.
Rockefeller, ;Jr.S active head OF the in:
terests acquired or built up by his
father, occupied the witness stand for
five hours yesterday at the inquiry
being conducted here by. the United
States commission on Industrial Re-
lations into the great philanthropic
foundations and the cause OF indus.
trial unrest. He underwent rigid
cross:examination at THE hands OF
Frank Walsh, chairman Of the com.
mission, as to! the policies and actions
of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Com
-pany. T. =.
Mr.. Rockefeller freely admitted that
he had no knowledge concerning labor
questions; but declared he was in favor
of labor organizing and taking action,
provided it kept -kithin the law.
Father has invested s24, 100000 in
the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company"
he testified. 4 b
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
Coroner's Jury Says
Man1Was Murdered.

CLARKsBURG, Jan. ga Jury
by DR.. N. Mason. coroner.
held an inquest over the dead body
OF the man who was found on q hill
side near Columbia mine. east Of the
city a few days ago with his head
nearly severed with 10 knife. A yer.
dict Of murder by some unknown per.
son. or persons was rendered. Wit
nesses identified the body as that Of
Augustine Posado, Spaniard, who
formerly worked at the Hazel Atlas
Glass plant, and wohf lived at No. 40s
North Sixth street, although Mary
.Menedez, a Spanish girl, declared he
was Jose Menendez, of Meadow
Brook. The coroner. however, held
the former Identification as correct.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
Reject Amendment
On Shipping Bill
tny Associated pressl

/ WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.-Republi.
can amendments to the administra.
ton shipping bill to prohibit purchase
of ships now belonging to European
abeligerants were rejected today by
the senate commerce committee by
strict party vote and the bill as reyis.
ed by the Democratic caucus was re.
ported again to the senate.
One important amendment would
permit such government ships as
were American built to engage in the
coastwise trade. The bill originally
proposed to restrict the government
lines to foreign trade. = 3