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The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-16
Mr. Mussum's omes.

A senate page was Willing away
the time In the statehouse corridors
when he was approached BY . sight
seer who asked where the museum
was. The accommodating page said
he didn't know, but he would nnd out,
and he led the sightseer in to q near.
BY once.
"Where's Mr.. Museums ofice!" the
page asked.
The attache Of the ONCE finally got
the matter Strengthened out and the
sishsseer was put on the right track
indianapolis News.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-16

Readily Found.
The man who really 10 looking foe
trouble never requires the services of
an optician-Topata Capital
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-16

Monte Carlo says that the work of E. Phillips
Oppenheim improves steadily as the years roll on;
and that his stories are as full Of dramatic interest
as ever.
True, and his VERY LAST story is yet the best
OF all 1t has dramatic interest plus; it has in
dividuality it is inventive, scientific, ingenious.
SK1LLFUL-.a story that will live as long as will
the name of the author itself
This wonderful story is THE BLACK BOX"
mystery tale told as only Oppenheim can tell it.
Plausible, yet seemingly beyond human compre-
hension; sensational, yet profoundly dipnified,
mysterious without hint of cheap "blood and
thunder
THE BLACK BOX is full Of action-prippinp.
soul stirring, thrilling something doing in every
line-never prosaic, never commonplace. never
dull Being written by E. Phillips Oppenheim
it necessarily follows that the plot is original that
the situations are exciting, the denouement in,
tensely dramatic
And he last is the best Of all the game" and as notb
ing is too good for our readers this LAST and BEST story
will to them in serial FORM The unique motion
pictures OF THE BLACK BOX, which were produced bv
the Universal Film Manufacturing Company will be shown
You will want to these startling pictures you will ,nt
to read this thrilling story you will want to be amono
those who solve the mystery-who learn the secrtt &
THE BLACK BOX. ~ 's~A'' o'
Watch for the Opening Installment!
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-16
Pops Understanding Of II.

Say. pop" remarked little Heiny
Henpeck on his return from Sunday
school. "our teacher says there IL NO
marrying or giving in marriage in
heaven"
Il guess your teacher has the dope
right" replied old man Henpeck with
. deep sigh. "As I understand IT. an
70 peace and quiet there"
Wlsdom and Politics.
Wisdom dsssn't live with politics,
and it's pretty certain that 1t will
never die with it.-Atlanta Constitu-
tion.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-16

Psaes-Lovlns Country.
That this country u peacefully In
ciined IL shown by every village In II
wanting . cannon or two for its public
sQuare.-St. Louis 0lobs-Dsmocrst.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-16
Get Your Farm Home
from the Canadian Pacific

Get your the Canadian West with magnificent SOIL
good climate churches public schools good markets unexceled ansPor
land only settlers who will actually and mprove We
farmers and be-
depends Gene where YOU can get ten acres
Tor farm where will produce
srs highest priced mixed farming lands anywhere
Mother better land than this rich Canadian
soil Government Tor the past this
We Give You Twenty Years to Pay
rich Canadian land for S11 90 $1,000
and the balance within interest per cent Long before
your FINAL payment your farm will have paid for itself Many
Realize be done with the high that prevail for grain for
the next lew Stock will advance price propoionsley
We Lend You $4,000 for Farm improvements
In the irrigation districts you providing married
farming experience and have sufficient farming
the work. with other security than the land ITSELF and
traffic tor our line This
will provide buildings fences sink we'll only
8 per
This Great Offer is Based on Good Land
The Canadian Pacific offers the finest land earth Tor
growing cattle sheep and horse danR poultry vegetables
andsor intensive other ands
with ample rainfall for mixed and Remember these lands
are located on or near established railway
other land unproved
Highest Grain Prices Ever Known
Realize therefore, the opportunity presented Canadian
farmers the European conditions must look to
the North American feed her population which
highest for and food products for Here the
last The present deaynves-
tze-.you owe Yourself family The best land
hrst. SO time is precious
WRITE TODAY FOR ILLUSTRATED
w. A. SMITH,
Dist. Rep, Canadian Pacific Railway,
934 Seventeenth Street, DENVER COLORADO
Next Excursions Apr. 19 and May 3, Is
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2FORE the days of tango teas
and fox trots, when we gathered
at the home of somebody's best
beau down in the Old Town,
we used to count OUT for the
games, and the invariable rule
Of THE LAST Is THE BEST
OF ALL THE GAME was a
law that could not be disputed.
In recent issue of the New
York Herald, James L. Ford,
in reviewing HMr Grey of
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
SERVICES TODAY
 FOR SEATTLE S DEAD

SEATTLE. April 1.--Joint services for Thomas W. Prosch and Mrs. Prosch and Miss Leonora Denny who were Killed in an automobile accident Tuesday evening. will be held this afternoon.
 Burial will be at Lakeyiew cemete- ry at the crest of Capitol Hin in the respective family lots
 Nothing has shocked Seattle in a long time as greatly as the untimeiy death Of four members Of three lead- ing Seattle families All of the dead, Mr. and Mrs. Prosch, Miss Denny and Mrs Herbert F. Beecher were well known members of prominent iernil- ies and all are survived by hosts oi relatives and friends.
 Kumai. the Japanese chauffeur who was responsible for the accident. has bee. exonerated from all blame, but he is being held in jail to prevent bis committing suicide
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
GEN. JOFFRE HAS
 NARROW ESCAPE

LONDON. April l.-Priyate adyices from France state that Gen. Jofire, commander-in.chief of the French ar my. had narrow escape from death while watching experiments with a new explosive.
 An officer standing beside Gen Jof' ire was killed and the French com mander sustained painful injuries on his right arm.
 Admiral Jellicoe Back on Job
 After being ashore for several weeks on leave of absence, during which time an operation was perform ed upon him. Admiral Sir John k. Jellicoe. commander of the grand fleet has again put to sea on the Iron Duke.
 The departure of the Admiral IS expected to mark the beginning or British activities in the North Sea
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
Ruaelana Continue 10 Wln.

LONDON. April l.-The Petrograd reports indicate continued successes for Russia in Poland north of Warsaw. and in the Carpathians, Galicia and Bukowina. In the latter region they have captured l75.OOO prisoners. in- cluding the Przemysl garrison within the last fortnight.
 The German forces continue to withdraw from Poland, where their losses have been severe.
 Paris reports continued progress at many points aolng the western front, particularly in Che Argonne and La preto regions The Germans were repulsed and French gains In the Champagne region last night and to- day
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
coMINe oN AUMBOLDT.

SEATTLE. April 1.-The Humboldt will have 100 passengers when she sails for the North tonight including 70 for Burkharts cannery at Chil- koot-
 For Gasineau channel cities will be the following.
 For Juneau-P. N- Element, Michael White. c. C. Miller W. s. Sulzer. Mrs. C. A. Sulzer. l.. O. Mulled, Dr. M. Da- mourettc and wife, Miss Hazel Elk ins. Mrs. G. E. Aldman and five steer age.
 For Douglas-Charles zlamoes. D. E. Landsburg. and three steerage.
 The Humboldt will have a capacity cargo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
MORE THAN 400 V0TERSARES STILL
 UNREGISTERED

At Noon today goo voters had reg. istered. tue gain in 2i hours being abou, 2oo t Is estimated that there are more than 100 voters who have not yet compiled with this requirement to qualify themselves 70 vote at the mu. aicipal election next Tuesday
 So far only two candidates for of- ice have filed their declarations of candidacy. but two luli tickets in ad- Ndon to the Socialist ticket and Dave Housel, will be in Che field before the close of the week for city counciimeu.
 Dave Housel was the first one to file his declaration Of candidacy for city councilman. and # he continues in the race be win probably be an inc dependent candidate, because his name does not appear on auy of the regular tnckets.
 Fl. T. Tripp Is the only one GO file a declaration Of candidacy for member ship on the school board
 "old Council Ticket
 The ~Old Council Ticket" which will be the name under which the present members or the city council win make their race for reelection will contain the names of all the pres ent members Of the council
 Mayor John Reck, J. R. Willis. C.. W. Fries, William E. Britt F. Wol- land. George E. Miller and W. M. Ged- des.
 Some of these have not yet signed their declarations of candidacy. but it is understood that they will do SO.
 The "Old Council Ticket will make the race on the progressive and eii- cient administration of the last year.
 The vuietine ticket will be designa. ed on tae ballot as the New Council Ticket
 While the candidates on the Social ist ticket have not filed their declara- tions. it is understood that they will do SO. and they will have candidates for both the city council and the school board.
 Rssissrasion soOks Open At Night.
 The registration books will be open tonight and tomorrow night between the hours Of and 8 o'clock They will also be open tomorrow between the hours O, DO g. 10 and noon and 2 D. m. and D, m. Registrat.on will close at four o'clock Saturday after noon.
 It is believed that the registration of the city should exceed 1900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
KITCHENER STOPS
 USE OF LIQUORS

LONDON, April 1.--Lord Kitchener, Secretary for War yesterday ordered that no liquor be served in his house hold during the progress of the war in Europe. Following the action of Lord Kitchener. King George made a similar announcement
 Lord Kitchener said that drunken ness is interfering with the British war plans more than any other thing He attributes delays in filling orders for war material to the drink habit among worSmen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
VALENTINE
 ANNOUNCES
 HIS TICKET

Former Mayor Emery Valentine to- day announced the names ot Che "New Council" ticket, which will make bid for election as the city's law-makers, at Che election next Tuesday. This ticket has been formed to so before thc people. for their approval. or re- lection. Tuesday and ii the people want us they will vote for as; it they don't wans us they can turn as down. Ar. Valentine said this morning.
 The ticket comprises.
 MARK E. RUSSELL.
 SAM KOHN
 o. 2. WICKLANDER.
 J. W. MACMILLAN
 E. VALENTINE.
 OLIVER ORANGE.
 ROBERT 9f. KEENT.
 The platform. signed by che mem. bers of the ticket is as fololws;
 Ist.-We promise to maintain the schools in the highest state of efici. ency. and during the term will sub init to the people feasible and com prehensive plan for providing an ade. Quste nre-proof school building
 2d-We promise to supper, the fire department and to treat it's members fairly
 Srd-We promise to provide float for the mosquito fleet and will make an enort to secure the return of the fishing fleet. which has now gone else where for the want of proper accom-, modations.
 4th-We promise an eight hour day to the working men. as now provided by law but which law has been con- sistentiy ignored
 5th-we promise to perform the du. ties for which we are elected and not turn our work over to the hired man; and we promise Go employ only able and efficient officers.
 6th-We promise Go repeal obnoN- ious and tyrannical laws. which serve no useful purpose but are a source of hardship and annoyance to the peo- pie. We propose to make Juneau desirable towa 60 live ln.
 Tth-We promise 60 maintain Che city dock and reduce the price of coal. believing it unfair Co charge the people a profit on their own enterprise. Sth-We promise to reduce taxes and equaiize the same, treating all rate-payers alike.
 9th-We view with alarm, the ever increasing public indebtedness, unlaw. fully contracted during the past three years. Such public debt Is but a lien on the wages of the working men and @ mortgage against the realty owners. We promise to pay all just debts now owing by the city and refrain from io- curing any new one
 10th-We shall enedayor to induce the people of outlying towns and camps to visit our city. and will in- sure them fair treatment during their stay.
 1fth-We shall prepare budget as early as possible. giving estimated re. ceipts and disbursements for the term. and submit it Co the people in order that they may know how their money is being expended.
 We are just plain common mem nothing fancy about any Of us. We are old time Alaskan, have made sue cess Of our own affairs and can do the same for the public.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
No Warninq Given.

DOVER, England, April 1.-The two survivors Of the Emma. who were brought here, say that no warning Of any Kind was given by the submarine. which was in the act of firing just as her periscope was sighted, and the torpedo struck almost instantly. The vessel sank in three minutes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
10000 START WORK TODAY IN
 CHICAGO MILLS

CHICAGO April Ten thousand idle men returned to work m the steer plants at Chicago Heights. a suburb of this city. this morning. The plants. which had been working at reduced capacity closed down completely more than three months ago on acount. .oi depression.
 Recent orders from American rail- roads. contracting builders to ail or ders hnve been such that the mills gre assured of 9 market for all that ,hey can produce
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
FOURTH STAGE
 or DARDANELLES

LONDON. April i.-"The Dardan- elles operations are now in the fourth phase. according to the calculations of the Allied admirals. The first of these phases was the demolishing- of the batteries at the entrance to the Straits. The second was the clearance of the mines in the first reach as far as Cape Kephez.
 The Great Fort
 eThe third was the bombardment of chanak Salessi by the battleship queen Elizabeth through high angle fire over the Gallipoli peninsula. and another British ship inside the straits observed the effects of the shots and notified the Queen Elizabeth by wire less under protection Of French ship which circled about, firing on the bat terles on the shore.
 patohy Paint Dsguise
 some of the vessels" the cores popdent adds, "are daubed with ire gular gray paint and the big masts and tunnels are an irrigular mass Of stripes. All this tends to make them less visible at a distance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
Movlno Aoalnet cracow.

PErRoGRAD. April 1.-The Rus sian army which captured Przemysl has already been set in motion west. ward against Cracow. the only imDor- tant city in Galicia in Austrian pos session. A gigantic offensive move ment is being launched by the Rus sians all along the line, and indica- tIons are that one of the biggest bat ties yet fought on Austrian soil will soon commence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
TWO TICKETS IN FELD FOR CITY LEGION
URGE AMERICA TO INTERVENE
 TO END WAR

ROME April 1-oyertores are be- ing made to American Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page to induce him to initiate a move toward peace in Eu- rope. A number of prominent interna- tional politicians have urged him to inform the American government that the time is ripe just now for a form al suggestion from the United States for a cessation Of hostilities
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
NO DANGER OF
 JAPANESE WAR

CHICAGO. April l-Dr shailers Matthews. dean Of the University Of Chicago. just back from the Far East says that he sees no cause for war with Japan for 100 years He denies that there is any anti-American Feel ng among Che Japanese.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
Germans Withdraw
Another EatImate Lower

LEMBURG. April 1.-The Austrians are reported as rushing all possible endorsements to Cracow and the Car. pathians. It will require Q gigantic force to stem the advance of the Rus sians, who are reported massing 75O.. GOO men in the Carpathians and adja- cent territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
ACCUSE U. S.
 MEN OF BUSINESS

WASHINGTON. April l.-lt is said that the British government within the last few days has placed before the American State Department suD' ndtted sworn evidence that American shippers have joined a combination for the purpose of getting their pro- duets into Germany through neutral countries. Copenhagen being named as one of the principal ports where the agents of the alleged combine are working. In view of this, American notes to Great Britain on the block ade is expected to have but little ai' feet
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
Ealrhanlla Eor AmerIoan Peace.

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 SEATTLE, April 1.-Former Vice President Charles w. Fairbanks' m an address last night, endorsed the de- yotlon of the administration to the cause Of peace. He said
 While other nations talk war ours should talk peace. Fifteen million men on the fields of battle, shooting leaden and steel missiles at each other. proves the gigantic herosy of war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
-raLY waNrs oNLY
 ITALIANS IN ARmF

ROME. April l.-By ltalys new na' tlonal defence law men Of foreign arc generally excluded rom enlisdng. Germans and Austrians will be extensively expelled from the country. and severe punishment Will follow the publication of news regard ing mobilization or defence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
LOOK FOR MANY MORE
 IMMENSE WAR ORDERS

NEW YORK April 1.-Interest in the contracts for war supplies the past week has centered chiefly in the products of metal. Lord Kitcheners statement that supplying adequate war material was causing anxiety mas been generally interpreted as meaning that American munition makers could look for the continued and even an increase Of business from that direc- ton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
TRENCH STEAMER
 AND CREW LOST

PARIS. April 1.-Tbe French steam CT Emma was torpedoed in the Eng fish channel last night and l9 mem bers of the crew were drowned. Two escaped.
 The British steamships Flaminian and Crown of Castle were torpedoed yesterday of the English coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
TEUTON ALLIES
 CAPTURE 90,OOO

BERLIN. April l.-The war office announced today that the Germans took 55.0OO Russian prisoners during the month of March.
 Austria claims to have captured iO- GOO in the same time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
Kind May Go Permanently Dry,

LONDON. April 1. - King George yesterday notified Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd.George that if it would aid the cause of temper. ancc he would forbid the use of liquor in the royal household during his reign Already he had announced his purpose to eschew it during the war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
GENERAL STAFF TO
 PLAN REORGANIZATION

WASHINGTON. April 1-secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison has or dered the general stan to prepare a plaa for the reorganization of the army to lay before Congress as a ba- sis of a permanent national military nnllcY.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
SEIZURE OF THE OAciA
 WAS LAWFUL ACT

PARIS. April l.-The government commission which investigated the seizure of the American ship Dacia by a French cruiser has been found to be a valid net
 France has conditioned her offer to buy the cotton cargo of the Dacia, before @ prize court at Brest, on the establishment of the American citi- zenship Of her owners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
MINING BILL
 WHILE BE PASSED
 BY LEGISLATURE

While the Senate today passed the Tanner fisheries memorial to Con- rress iambasting the deposed pr. D.. Lester Jones, the House committee of the whole with Representative pris' coll presiding. recommended for pas sage House Bill iS. submitted by the committee on mining and manuioct- ares am act supplomeuting the mining laws of Che United States in their re- lation to Alaska.
 The new mining bni amends the ho' den law. enacted by tho First legisla- lure. in regard to asscssment work. 10 declares that assessment work shall be done on only one claim of an asso. citation group, where it is shown that such work is development and im' orovement of the entire group
 The bin further cuts down the fees hitherto paid recorders, providing s1. .5O fees for recording one claim. and twenty-five cents for each additional claim named in the group MT. heiu stated that in this district, under tne old law. S2O was often paid for record ing document containing less than one typewritten page of matter Un' der the old law, according to Mr Held. the commissioners held that
  they could prescribe fees as designat ed by the attorney.general, but he argued. mining recording related to the Territory of Alaska. and acord ineiy the legislature had Che power to fix the amount the recorder shall receive for such work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-01
MOTION TO
 QyASH DRY
 BILL L0ST

When House Joint Resolution No. C. providing for an expression by ballot on the liquor question came up for second reading in Che House tnis morning, Representative Noon Of Sew ard moved "to lay 1t on the taoie alongside Of the dry territory oiii. Representative Snow author or .he resolution. demanded 8 roltcall The motion to table was lost by vote or 70 to {.
 The vote was as follows
 TO table. coomba Doly Day. pris' coll. Getchell Noon.
 Against tabiing Britt, Burns Heck man. Held. Holland, Moran, Shoup. Snow. Tansey MT Speaker.
 The resolution accordingly was passed 10 third reading and will take a place on the calendar Representa- tive Snow explained that since he had been assured that the legislature had Che right to vote on the question of submitting the wet and dry Ques' ton 10 vote Of the people, his mem oriai to Congress. asking for permis' sion to submit the issue to popular vote. had been withdrawn, and the resolution substituted If the resolu- ton passes. Che Governors approval only will be necessary to holding am election on the question: in November 1916
 TWO New ellls Filed.
 House Bin 50. by the judiciary com mittee. providing a form of local self government in certain native villages in Alaska. and affecting the Hydah, Tsimpseon and Thlinget Indians was introduced and wil take its place on the calendar The bin specifies a form of local government as to cleo ,ions. taxes. etc.
 The Judiciary committee introduced bin to amend ,hc Alaska banking law and Chairman Hoclman or the banking committee. reported its con currence Co the substitute bill' which takes the place 2f House Bill S5 The report of Che banking committee was aiopled
 The transportation committee rec commended cha, q Joint Memorial 6' relating Go a wireless at Candle. on Che shores of Kotzebue sound, do pass
 The committee on municipal affairs favorably reported n. B. 4l, Mir. shoup' amending the law in regard to incor' poration of cities of the second class.
 The Engrossment committee MT. Tansey. chairman, reported that q. B. %. Britt. medicine. and H. B. 88' Britt pharmacy. had been correctly engross- ed The Speaker announced he had signed the latter bill
 "Equal Division Sirst.
 The roads and highways joint com mittee filed its report and H B. li' NIT. Coombs. asking that each diyis' ion of the Territory be given twenty five per cent. of the forest reserve moneys. for roads and trails. took the rightof.way of road Legislation. The road measures will be threshed out m committee oI the whole. in both houses
 The House concurred in the Senate amendment to the Held ologrophic will bm. Mr. Burns dissenting. The amendment provides that execution of oloeraphic wills shall be with or without attestation
 The House refused to concur in the Senate amendment to H. B. l2. Mr. Noon. mechanics liens, and the Sen 1 ate will be asked to recede rom its amendment The House indicated that there was some friction between the two bodies of the legislature, and IS was said by members that the Senate amendment was trivial technicality and merely paraphrased the Noon bill without really amending it.