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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
SHIFTING RESPONSIBILITY

Those who spend their time defending the present organic act Of Alaska and jabbering about the people who have held Aaskamade laws Invalid. simply made a display of their own ignorance or childshness. In practically every instance where Territorial statute has been held to be invalid 1t has been because the Territorial statute was in direct conflict with the Ter ritorial organic act Courts and Federal officials have bela that the limitations were placed In the organic net 10 limit the powers of the Legislature. That IS only common sense If 1t is desirable that the Terri toral Legislature should egsate on matters that the oanc ac, forbids It to act upon. the inhibons should be removed from the act That is what is meant by 'fun Territorial form of government"
 Courts were not created to decide upon what the law ought to be- They are created to decide what the law is and Go apply to the facts as they are present. ed There is nothing technical about this layman should understand 1t as well as lawyer.
 Further than that those who are having so much o say about the Territorial officials who have asked for rulings from Washington the legality Of Terri oral statutes are simply trying to shift responsibility for the failures of the organic act from the shoulders Of the Delegate Congress The fact IS that the Ter rtoral officers have had the welfare of the people n view when they have appealed for rulings before set ting about 10 put In motion the machinery of doubt. rl statute For instance if the school law had been made operative and then held be in conflict with the organic act and invalid the result would have been
 waste of public moneys and it would have caused peo- pie to make plans for the education Of their children only to have them frustrated There would have been an unnecessary waste of time and money for the public and for individuals In both States and Territories the Federal authorities make the final decision as to whether or not State or Territorial statute conflicts with Federal authory usually the quicker the attitude Of the Federal authorities ascerained the better is for all concerned Gov. Strong told the members of the Legislature at the time the school law was passed that he believed that in direct conflict with the Ter rtoral organic act Members of the committee which prepared the bill agreed with him. Delegate Wicker sham advised the Legislature the bill anyhow and if it proved to be in conflict with Federal law he would get Congress to validate it.
 All of this illustrates the fact that we have childs play government It is condition that could be easily remeded by striking out of the organic act the hmta' tlons that have been placed in it which restrict the powers Of the Legislature Other Territories never had any of this trouble because they had full Territorial form Of government"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
ASKS FOR WITNESSES
 AT COURTS EXPENSE

Antonio Hernandez. the Mexican who has been detained in the federal jail for several weeks on a commit ment from Petersburg charging him with concealing a person wanted for the commission of a crime has filed a petition asking that the Court or. der three witnesses subpoenaed that they may testify in his behalf and in support of his claim that he-has neith- CT committed a crime nor conceaeld a person wanted for the commission of a crime Hernandez petitioned about ten days ago for writ of habeas corpus on the ground that the commitment was not regular
 The court did not grant this petition but gave Hernandez permission to file an amended petition The request for witnesses at the expense of the gov ernment allegs that Hernandez had, at the time of his arrest on Noyem- Der 15. only $17 and that he has not only expended this amount but has incurred liabilities for further sums incident to his effort to regain his freedom.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
ROBUSTNESS

The talk about danger to Krause from citizens of Gastineau channel is worse than foolish It has no foundation and is damaging to the community The citizens of Juneau and Douglas law abiding and law respecting There win be no lynchngs in either town. One guard could take Krause through street or all
 streets in Juneau or Douglas and there would be none
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
SECOND HAND FURNITURE.
LOG CABIN sHOE SHOE. 824 Ea-
NorIcE

Our fresh shipment of Olympia oys- ters has arrived We have supplied our regular dealers. At our place we open them while you wait One quart. S125; pint, 60 cents; half pint thirty five cents Don't forget our famous oyster cocktail, twp for a quarter
 Corner Front and Franklin. Phone 2-0-6. 12-2.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

With one great mine her side of the channel al- ready producing and another preparing for operations at nghtningie rapidty Juneau only needs to extend her municipal limits to take In the real Juneau to make showing that will make everybody in the city rejoice that he part of Alaska's metropolis
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
WICK THRvEs ON DIscoNTENT
lKetehlkan pr0gresaIve.NIinerl

Wickersham knows very well that his support lies in the division of parties The discontentment there is among the members of the old parties in Alas ka the better the chances of being Delegate; con- seQuenty when he the possibility of reunitng tn old party. to save himself his only alternative to declare himself having returned therein. His whole ambition to keep the party divided not only the Re publican party, but the Democratic party as well. With united parties Wickersham has more show than packrobblt would have. and that ain't much
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

to interfere without being asked to do by the of ecers of the law Krauso wi be given fair and im- partial trial upon the charges against him ond the judgment of the law will be final
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

The news that the Maska-Juneeu mine ia proceed ing with development along the lines that had been de- termlned upon s good news to Juneau and other Gas tineau channel towns. It means that 1916 will be Q better year on channel than the record creating year that Is now In It's lost days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
HOME HAND LAUNDRY

wANTED-By home hard laundry. colored, gents fine nannels and neg ligee shirts; also few bun les. Mrs Anna Patterson, Ss2 srd. cor Gold -dI2.1m.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF FL
 NAL ACCOUNT

Notice is hereby given that the fi- nal account of the Administrator of the Estate of William Hunt. deceased, has been rendered to the Probate Court for Juneau Precinct, Alaska, for settlement. and that Monday the 31st day of January, 1916. at 10 a.. m.. on said day at the office of the U. S. Commissioner and Probate Judge for Juneau Precinct, has been appointed as the time and place for settlement thereof, at which time and place. any persons interested in said estate may appear and file exceptions to said account and contest the same.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this first day of December, 1915.
 JOHN B. MARSHALL, U. S. Commissioner and Ex-offlcio Pro-
 bate Judge.
 First Pub Dec. 2, 1915.
 Last pub. Dec 90, 1915.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
Classified Advertisements
MONEY LOANED

on personal property. diamonds, Jew. elry notes and bonds. All business strictly confidential. ]. Plant, broker and jeweler, GA Front St. 9-2tO
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

No one need fear for the future of the Alaska rail road. If Uncle Sam shows much ability in handling the line he does in disposing of lots Anchorage -(Seatte Tmes)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

only three votes were cast against Samuel Comp ers the Grand old Man" of Union Labor at the San Francisco convention the other day The labor orsani cations also voted to endorse the Presidents Prepared ness' plans
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

Give her a box of Crane's Linen Lawn Paper and see how nice she can be to you You set 1t at c. D. Cart wrights 12-2-St.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

Unredeemed diamonds at big bar gains Joe Plant. Broker and Jeweler Phone 1s6. 11-2-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

Columbia Graphaphone: all sizes in Fumed Oak and Mahogany Easy terms. All the records for an the machines all the time. 12-2-1t.
 JUNEAU MUSIC HOUSE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

Conditions in Mexico are rapidly improving except in the offices of Republicans and pro-German newspa- pers.--(New York World)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

Elihu Roots boom for President is said to be wan ing is too intelligent, practica anu capable to gain general approval. Cortland Oregonian)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

KENDRIcK & FERTE
 Expert Sign Writers Our Show Cards Bring Business.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
RooMs FoR RENr

CLEAN. We'll ventilated rooms-the best Ir Juneau; 25c. 25c. and soc, at the Central Rooming Hous-, Front Street. If.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

We're still waiting for the day when there will be no .Alas!n in Alaska-lDubuaue TImesJournall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
YOUNG MAN KILLED
 IN RECT0R'S HOME
Son of Prominent Railroad Man of Crescent City Shot
 by Episcopal Rector

New Orleans. October 11-Rev Byron Holley. rector of St Georges Episco- pal church, one of the most fashion able congregations in the city, early today shot and killed a young man in his home, who later was identified as Lansing Pearsall, son of a prominent railroad man of this city. Dr. Holley In his report to the police stated he shot the intruder in his home think ing he was a burglar.
 About o'clock this morning pr. f1oiiey telephoned police headquarters he had shot an intruder in the rectory study at 1900 Cadis street The min ister told the police that about 5:3O a. m-, while in his office. he heard some one In his study adjoining. Obtaining a pistol he stepped into the study and saw an unidentified man near the door
 The intruder did not answer my questions as to who he was and what he wanted, Dr. Holley said, and when ordered him out he made a motion as if to draw weapon. I fired and the man fell'
 Several hours later the man was identified at the morgue by Nathan G. Pearsall, claim agent of the Texas and Pacific railroad, as his son, Lansing, 22 years old.
 No reason for the young mans presence in the rectory could be given by his parents or friends Dr. Holley said he never had seen Pearsall be- fore.
 Police found window in the rectory parlor had been pried open Young Pearsal lived several blocks from the Holley home on the next street
 District Attorney Chandler Luzen- berg announced tonight he had re- quested the grand jury now in session to inquire into the killing of PearsaIl Officials expected the grand jury would begin the investigation tomor- Tow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
GOOD ROADS DAY
 AT MONROE FAIR

Montgomery, October I.--(Special.) |sood roads enthusiasts from all sections bf Alabama are invited to be present on |'Good Roads Day. at the Monroe County fair at Monroeville, on October 19 to q, hccording to L. J. .Bugg of Monroeville,
 |Hho was in Montgomery today.
 MT. Bugg declared that citizens of Mon
 Toe county on October 20 will make a trip from Monroevizle to Burnt Corn over the
 Pld stage route- He said that when this
 load is put in condition there will be few better highways in Alabama.
 We are making a strong fight for the load between Montgomery and Mobile, bnd when our road is completed we will be in strong position to make bid for he Jackson highway" said Mir. Bugg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
MRS. B. |. ALLEN ! OF SHEFFIELD, ALA, GAINS 23 POUNDS
Husband Spent $500 For Medicine and Home Looked
 Like Drug Store

My wife has taken three bottle of ranlac and has gained 2s pounds" was
 the remarkable statement made to the ranlac man by B. L. Allen. the we'll known barber in Sheffield. For more
 han three years Mrs. Allen suffered with stomach, liver and kidney trou- ble," continued MT. Allen. She fell off lntil she weighed only 105 pounds; now she weighs 12s pounds. She was badly tonstipated and the pains in her side and back almost drove her wild. She Ecarcely ate anything at all and suf-
 Tered terribly with gas on her stomach.
 At times she would get so bad and Do weak that she would take to her bed, and for weeks would suffer agony. She was terribly nervous, and suffered with sick headaches. She would have lizzy spells and complained of short hess of breath. She would get up of mornings feeling as fatigued as when
 he went to bed and would have a bad taste in her mouth.
 She tried every kind of medicine, And nothing prescribed gave her any felief-in fact, my house was so full bf empty bottles it looked like a young |lrug store. Her condition was some hing terrible, and I worried great has been i'll I have spent more than $500 for medicine.
 Nothing reached her trouble. and the medicine she took did no more good than so much water. I read in the rri-Cities Daily about this Tanlac. and Although I was just almost distracted, | concluded to give it trial, and. sir, I t was the very thing her system need Hd. Right from the start she began to improve and now she looks like diff ferent person.
 "She gets up of mornings feeling fheerful, bright and refreshed, and Does all of her own housework.. She s the happiest woman in Sheffield, and has right to feel that way To say fhat I am happy is putting it mildly, because I have chance now to save follar.'
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- lively by Jacobs drug store and Patton Pope Co. under the personal direction Pf the Tanlac representative. It is also pn sale at Ensley by D. w. Morris Drug tompany and in Bessemer by Pegram- Patton Drug company.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
At the MaieStic

The Warner and Ameros company are easily the headliners at the Lyric for the first half of this week and proved a strong attraction at the per- formance last night. The act is unique in many respects. Diversity and class are the predominating features of the clever speciality. After juggling plates, clubs, pillows and everything else on hand, they infuse diversity into the act by introducing musical selections that are artistic and clever. There are many limitations of Charlie Chaplin,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
AT THE THEATRES

of the fair lass nestling her golden locks on his manly bosom is repeated for the edification of the faithful friend who was true as steels and the discontinue of the "villyun.'
 There Is much homely philosophy in "The Girl from Out Wonder. but it's long. old-fashioned dramatic recita- tions about "screaming sea gulls and thar he lay in his b-l-o-o-d' are hard ly appetizing enough for the fox trot- ting temperament of the feminine de- voices of the Bijou. Still as the chief usherette opined:. That Jack Warner is sure a handsome guy and that ought to help some this week. Yet it would be a captious critic who would state that "The Girl from Out Yon- der'' is wearisome It Is diverting and very well put on under the expert di- rection of Dewitt Newing.
 As for the players. Miss Scott pre- dominates throughout and her work has the artistic touch. John Warner is as in past weeks very good looking ! and the support given the principals by Herbert Curtis, Herbert Charles. Earle Craddock and Leopold Lane was in Keeping with the high standard set by the male members of the Grayce Scott players. Miss Nan Crawford. Miss Leona Soule and Miss Mary Austin capably filled the roles allotted to them. Next week Alias Jimmy valen- tine,' a really strong play of the re- formation of criminal. will be offered by Miss Grayce Scott and her associ- ates R. F. L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
WILL INVESTIGATE
 FAILURE OF BLUES

Washington, October 11-Why the At lantic fleet failed to defend the Delaware coast and permitted invaders to land an army on the shores of Delaware Bay in the recent war game will be developed at conferences between the fleet officers and the navy war college staff and later the public will be taken into the navys confidence by public statement. The details of the maneuvers will be made widely known to all American naval officers so that lessons may be drawn from them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
"Potash and Perlmutter"

Potash X Perlmutter," the firm that made the laugh famous on two conti- nents, will return to the Jefferson the atre Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16 matinee Saturday, with their immortal line of wit and wisdom. No play of recent years, it is said has so won it's way into the heart and thought of the theatregoing public as this dramatization of Montague Glass famous stories in the Saturday Even ing Post A capable company up to the usual A. IT. Woods standard will in- terpret the piece
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
EXCHANGE RATES
 AGAIN REDUCED

New York. October 11-Notwith- standing the successful fioatation of the $500,000,000 credit loan to Great Britain and France. whose purpose pri- marily was to stabilize foreign ex- change. rates on foreign exchange were down today to their lowest point since September b.
 Sterling dropped to a minimum of $5.67A, recovering slightly afterwards. Francs were quoted at 5S5, fires at 634 and reichmarks at S2%.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
At the Bijou

Back to the old fashion comedy drama for the Grayce Scott players this week and the unusually large Mon day night audience seemingly enjoyed "The Girl from Out Wonder" at the Bijou theatre last night As "Flotsam,o Miss Scott had one of those favorite characterization of dramatic authors that of the "illiterate child of na- ture who wanted an education and the handsome hero for a teacher" Of course Miss Scott or "Flotsam' gets both but only after the usual three acts of trials and tribulations, but in the fourth act our handsome hero. Edward Elmer" (John Warner) comes back and the ancient, prehistoric bunk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
At the Lyric

Business men, of whom writers of the theatres are wont to refer to as t. b. m. (tired business men) with a penchant for the girly show and in cidental music should view with much complacency the rather clever enter tainment provided along that line by Guy Voyer at the Majestic this week. Whose Little Girl Are Youy' is quite the best tabloid musical piece put on by the Boyle Woolfolk company dur ing their present stay in the city and the critical vigil of the old guard whose habitat is the theatre on Monday nights was we'll rewarded. In fact the usherettes had little work to do as the audience was quite willing to ap- plaud without the usual inspiration.
 Whose Little Girl Are You%" is a typical musical show. It has the barest suspicion of plot a few tuneful jingles. some comedy dancing girls, an excellent pony and above all that rare bird, an amusing light comed- ian in the versatile person of MT Voyer. The delightful singing of the quartet and the speciality dance of Miss Dolly Trathsn and MT. Garrison, as usual, scored heavily with the audience; {; and Miss Lorraine Bernard, Miss Har- rie Lee. Fred Dunham and Joe Woods were exceptionally capable in their re- spective roles.
 Of the musical numbers. all of which were tuneful and well staged, Dixie Daisies sung by Miss Harrie Lee, with Helen Trathen. Dolly Trathen Hazel Mack and Mariah Murray as daisies" proved the hit of the even ing. Mss Dolly Trathen as the Ala bama girl" was given vigorous re- ception in this number which was pleasing enough to finger in the mem dry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
Damaged Goods

Brieux's much discussed play, Dam aged Goods" was presented at the Jeff ferson theatre last night to an audience that was small numerically, but seemed to be deeply impressed by the moral of the story. Damaged Goods" deals frank ly and quite forcibly with a subject which is rather shocking to polite ears, but is nevertheless tremendous problem and one which cannot be ignored.
 There is a difference of opinion as to whether play of this sort is adapted to the stage and the purposes of our thea tre, yet the sincerity of the author can not be doubted, nor has he failed to pre- sent his plea in a most striking and con- vincing manner. Some unpleasant truths are emphasized and there are scenes that shock the sensibilities, but acting on the theory that theo end justifies the means. Brieux has not endeavored to spare the feelings of those who witness his play. At any rate. it has created, and con- tnues to create, something of a sensa- tion wherever acted and it's lesson once heard is not soon forgotten
 In the company last night G. N. Duthie as the doctor gave an admirable per formance and his brief address to the au- dience further illustrated the motive in offering Damaged Goods to the public.
 September Morn"
 The song hit of September Morn" is the latest lit to become epidemic all over the country. The air Is the theme of September Morn." the musical offer ing by Arthur Gillespie, Aubrey Stauf- fer and Frank Tannhill, Jr., coming to the Jefferson tonight only direct from its long stay at the LaSalle opera house. Chicago, where 1t played to won derful business for months The com pany includes several of the original cast and numbers some of the best tal- ent in the musical comedy field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12
September Morn"
"The Only Girl"

One of the real successes of last sea son in New York was '"rhe Only Girl" first seen at the Thirty-ninth street theatre, and later at the Lyric. it run ming out the entire season at these two houses Joe Weber, who produced it In New York, will offer 'The Only Girl' at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday and Thursday, October 13 and IA. with mati- nee Thursday. The book of this success full musical comedy was written by Henry Blossom, who also provided the lyrics; the music was composed by Vic tor Herbert, and it was staged by Fred G. Latham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12

these two were nose entertaining.
 Helena Hall as Captain Beauty scored d hit and her efforts surpassed any wit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12

but all are outclassed by that present. ed last night by a member of the com pany. In addition to being extremely clever the act has the vim and snap and the humor necessary to make 1t thoroughly enjoyable.
 Burns and Kisson, billed as song writing entertainers, have a lot of well handled foolishness that went over nicely. The number includes some singing and good bit of comedy chat ter. The boys had to respond to sev eral encores
 A songstress and violin proved an attractive number. Miss Hope Vernon has pleasing singing voice and much personality. Her violin numbers were decidedly classy and novel.
 Sheck and Percival in acrobatic ab- surdities proved entertaining. as did the opening number, the Reed brothers, in tumbling, trapese and ring act
 Pathes weekly and Cartoon comedy open and close the very attractive bill.
 At the Orpheum
 The opening performances yesterday at the Orpheum theatre introducing bur lesque at this popular playhouse, were attended by unusually large audiences that showed their keen appreciation of the opening weeks attraction. The Stowaways.'
 Charles Gramlich and Helena Hall are is company of 25 capable people and in their presentation of the musical ex- travaganza. '.The Stowaways,' proved themselves well worthy of the reception given them at the initial performances.
 Charles Gramlich and Helen Hall are quite we'll remembered by the burlesque patrons in Birmingham and in their lead ing roles they seemed to have lost none of their old time ability.
 Gramlich appeared in a character part and his partner. Joe Mack, another, ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-12

messed here ill a burlesaue theatre in many day. her musical numbers being exceptionally well done