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The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-08

fheFe was much plnnder for them. We heard them everywhere, evidently coE- lecting what they wanted. The dooE of the irebox was opened twice, but whoever opened t shut 1t again with out taking the trouble to make an eI- animation.
 The visitors remained on board tiu we began to feel the vessel rolling con siderably; then the sounds suddenly ceased. IL was evident that the sea was getting rough, and they did not dare stay longer. Then Captain Sim mons directed the man who had been repairing the firebox to drill hole so that the latch could be lifted.
 Boring q hole in wood and iron are two different things. The one can be done in seconds; the other may take hours. The man had been drilling some time when we began to feel wa ter on the hrebox floor Bringing the light the workman had with him, and by which he was drilling, to bear on the floor, w0 saw water tricklinG in at several points.
 Every man of us paled. The ship had been scuttled, and We were pen: ned in to be carried tO the bottom.
 The man who was drilling had splen- did nerve. He 8id not lose hls head. but kept steadily on, conscious of the fact that he must make an opening before the ship sank and not knowing how soon she would sink. When he was nearly through, removing his drill and putting in a steel implement, he hammered 1t through. In a few min utes he inserted his fingers and lifted the latch.
 The water had made considerable headway, but not so much but that 1t could be seen pouring through an au- ger hole in the side. We plugged 1t and, rushing on deck, saw that we had been blown past the island and were drifting away from 1t. Then we man ned the pumps for awhile, completed the work in the HrebOT and in due time were once moEe Bteaming safe ly on,
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-08
EDITORIAL PAGE

trespassers were wage-earners, not tramps, and brings out the further fact that more than 1O,OOO trespass- CTS are killed annually on the tracks of the various railroads of the Un- tied States He suggests that a federal statute should be passed forbidding trespassing on railroad lands.
 It is the common practice every where 10 use the railroad tracks as convenient foOtpaths, trespass laws to the contrary. It would be prac- ticaIIy impossible in almost any community to secure the conviction of a citizen for making this unlaw- full use of railroad prOperty.y Yet when the inevitable accident oc- CUTS. the blame is promptly fixed in public estimation upon the railroad and 1t will probably find itself Q defendant in an action for damages,
 The remedy, of course, is in a little more wholesome public Benti- meut on the subject of trespass, an . offense which Americans generally commit with an entire absence of thought of its meaning. Private property is Overrun by tresDassers in innumerable instances. Owner ship of farm property fronting on a well-kept highway has this habit of trespass as an offset to the ad- vantages of the good roads. Rail roads are not the only sufferers.- Seattle P.-I.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-08
Bumor on tho Linka.

rer shouted the golfer, ready to
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-08
Hia EIrst .Invention.'

Edlson's taste for inventing began when he was quite little boy, al- though the first time he attempted to be original he was q failure.
 One day, when he was about five years old, his parents missed him for quite a long time. After a prolonged and fruitless search all over the house his elder sister happened to go into the fowl house, where she discovered the missing boy sitting on the floor, his clothes smothered in broken eggs.
 What on earth are you doing there, TOmT' she asked in RstOnishment
 Well" replied the youthful genius gravely, q thought if the hens could hatch eggs by sitting on them so could I!'
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-08
c. P. STEAMERS BACK

Badly t.s England needs mer- chant steamships for transports to carry troops, not only across the channel but to the new war zone in the near East, the government has decided to release three vessels of of the Canadian Pacific fleet to take rhs places on the Pacific left vacant by the withdrawal, under compulsiou of the seaman's act, Of the Pacific Mail, the Dollar steamships and the Minnesota, of the Great Northern fleet.
 Some Eastern newspapers com ueut upon this IS helping to re uevs American trade with the Orient from it's present dependence upon the Japanese liners to do the car rying.
 Unfortunately, this is not al together the case. The Canadian Pacific vessels do not ply from an American port, but from Yancouy- CT. British Columbia. Their prime purpose is to facilitate Canadian and British trade with the Orient, uor American trade. What Ameri- can trade is diverted to these steam ships will also be diverted from American transcontinental lines to the Canadian railroad line and from American to the Canadian ports. Thus, the seaman's act, among it's far-reaching injuries, will also operate to deprive Ameri- can railroads and American ports of a share of the business which they enjoyed while American steam sairs were in the trans-Pacific trade.
 There is another fact to be con sidereI. should it ever be decid- cd that the law is operative ac- cordmg to its language and applies to foreign vessels, despite the treaty provisions to the contrary that f.ct will have no bearing up- on the operation of the Canadian Pacific boats save possibly the ad- vantage which it will give them op- eraung from a Canadian port, over all vessels operating from Am eucau ports on the Pacific and handicapped by the seaman's law. The seamau's law will not touch vessels plying rom Canada, and Canadian ports will enjoy an ad- vantage over American ports by the precise amount which it costs to operate a vessel from an American port more than from a Canadian sort.
 For aII-around destructiyeness' few pieces Of democratic legislation have had any advantage oyer this comuerce-crushiag seaman's law Seattle P.-I.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-08

"Forer shouted the golfer, ready to play.
 But the woman on the course paid no attention.
 "Forer he repeated, with not a bit more effect than the first time.
 'aTry her with Three ninety-eight,' " suggested his partner. "she may De one of those bargain counter fendD."- Boston Transcript.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-08
CAUSE FOR THANKS

If the signers of the Declaration of Independence naG gone in for Safety First there never would have been any declaration. But MT. Bryan wasn't living then. - Lowell
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-08
TRESPASSERS KILLED

The New York central has issued a letter to the public calling atten- ton to the fact that, during the month Of August alone, twenty-six Lrespassers were killed and ten badly injured on it's tracks. The safety agent of the road in this let Ter states that nearly all of these
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-08
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach the seat Ct tine disease. Ca tarrh IS a blood or constitutional disease, and iu order Co cure it you must take in- terual remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. and acts directly upon Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best phy- sicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It Is composed of the best touiCs known. combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect COmbina- ton Of the two ingredients is what pro- GuCes such wonderful results In curing catarrh. Send for testimonials, free,
 g. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists. price T5C.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-08
Only One "BrOmO 0uinlne"

Whenever you feel cold coming on, think of the full name LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE. Cures Cold in one day. Cures Grip in two days. Look fot
 signature ofE. ". Grove on theb box. 2SC
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10
CAPITALIST-WORKMEN.

Members of the United Mine Workers of Arkansas have bought for $2O0OO paying half price cash and going themselves The experiment will be watched with great ineest There has been considerable development of cooperative ownership but always the wormen themselves have merely been allowed buy minority interest in properties managed by capitalists This appears be the first the United States of labor union itself under taking the cooperative ownership and control of industrial plan the first merging of capital and labor important scale.
 There apparent why wOrkmen should not be able handle such enterprise There 800 "workmens dung associations France with capital of $50O0OOO and the number is constantly growing England has eighty operative productive societies and there Italy They ought be practicable in America anywhere else At ate few experiments along this line would valuable hints the problems of capital and labor
 The raising of capital IS difficult it might There many labor unions with large of money their
 easue"war chests, which might far better be used in dusa capital and would be workmen could be assured of justice without fighting for it. And there prosperous indus
 trial groups which the wbrkmen could get possession of the of production the tools of industry by pooling their individual savings.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10
THE PRESIDENTS LATEST.

President Wilson's address before the convection of Chambers of Commerce of the United States another notable contrbu tion the business literature country Much of merely academic heoecaand intended o be The president knows quite well that there be such thing the present condition of society," Utopia in which every engaged in business will be quite thoughtful of of other bus as he is of his That would be socialism, its best
 But the president struck vital point when he asked the bus present find the best method of selling goods in foreign markets the smallest expense for the machinery of the necessary sales agencies It appears that the antitrust law pro-
 bts combinations Of business the purpose marketing American products foreign countries The president would have that foOshnes abaed if it be done without taing abuses-rather, what he believes be abuses
 Germany built up foreign trade because the government encouraged combinations of capital for that purpose But government its uwisdom of trying down big business has taken exactly the opposite of the policy by which Germany accomplished her phenomenal commercial and featuring
 The president indicated his speech that he beginning things little different gt-hat combinations of capital have their the economic progress of this country Wood Wilson, the professor the benefits of big But wien he became candidate for president he changed in harmony with Mr. Bryan Now he be changing back again.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10
WELCOME MASONS.

The keys of Prescott the hands of Masons this week
 They could not be in better hands,
 These keys unlock loyal hearts and true
 That their unlocking procves unlimited is the point the the visitors the city distinctly under stand
 What they will find after the unlocking different different that hope will disclose the Arizona spirit of good will
 This is only of the many times that the "mehgh city has unlocked its vaults of good will to the whole state proud constantly upfold mysteries of it's grandeur the people who visit this wonderland.
 Welcome is the word this week :'.'
 Welcome to the roof of the universe
 Welcome the rich storehouse of Arizona.
 Welcome the rngsde of adventure of scenic grandeur and hearts.
 inspired first loyal knights of wonderment establish the mystic of Masonry empire. ...
 In the off times pioneer e when the savage Apache claimed this counys asah Prescott the of ad civilizations And while the wilderness yet
 claimed Freemasonry of the civzng influences empire greatness The first Masonic lodge known Arizona territory established in Prescott 1865 It here while the realms of the great southwest permena humanity that the ancient rites of Freenasony mani tested their civng influences and started the fires of fraternity into blaze which has since illuminated this country d fire of brothey love- How beng then that the feh nversy of those days be commemoaed the which them birth What could be done give animation to the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Masonic Fraternity session in this city than point the wonderful welfare and happiness of humanity in this goody land?
 Prescott and Arizona have developed into mighty empire here Civilization has superseded the dull and dness And today city buded in the midst of what then wilderness welcomes the of Masonic brethren Us portals enjoy the aterna ecias many hearts i'll the trying times of pioneer life.
 Prescott today bows its the Masonic fraternity
 Here in the civic of Arizona orgnation organization receive inspiration add its beneficent influence among the children of men,
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10
PRESIDENT VILLA.

General Francisco Villa has proclaimed himself provisional president of Mexico Let give the peon general credit for hay ing tried hard have other than himself the tua head Of that bunch o trouble having headquarters Mexico City, sometimes. He followed Carranza loyalty, until that be- whiskered gentleman acted oohy in his dealings with the United States foreign Mexico that contnua ton as first chief became impossible
 Then Villa tried hold the presidency It was only little while until that gentleman found engaged scheme for the purpose of eliminating Villa Zapata He fled precptatey from Mexico City, taking with him about five thousand depended upon defend the capital against the advancing forces of Carranzistas.
 The next backed by Villa Garza evidently weak man, who i'll quarrel with Zapata and tugee from Mexico City a prisoner of Zapata.
 After all these trials failures decided to take the Job himself and he is the only of president that MeNcoa cruel interruptions uncompromising fighter who will eXtermnate his he them.
 Mexico does comprehend any other government The the head be enforce his will and will do 1t relenessy The other alternative anarchy
 Any government is better than government
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10
OUR INALIENABLE RIGHT TO GET KILLED.

In the decade ending 191O the United trespas- railroads trains and rights of way killed injured
 In the United Kingdom Engand, Ireland, Scotland and Wae the decade ABA tresspassers killed 5 injured
 In round numbers the population of the United Kingdom 1910 45OO0O00 and of the United States 9OOOOOOO
 So that on percentage basis, than times many killed the United States times many injured in Ireland
 Why? We'll the raioadsand they very vitally eed because Of the possibility of damage susdeclare almost wholly due the fact that foreign countries treSpassng the property of the railroad misdcmeanor strictly punished while ill the United is no egis lation the subject of the there is has been generally dsregaded The circular just the way business association says:
 Iramps and yeggmen encouraged by the lack of trespass laws travel around the country Pulman robbmg box and burning ties stations bridges mber and Obbng farmers country banks, postoices"
 The circular adds these paragraphs by way emphasizing the facts the railroads endeavorng before the public
 Tn Canada where stealing rides IS a crime punishable by tine o $50 two months ill ja there very ramps
 As w. F. Williams, claim agent of the Rock Fort Worth Texas The alleged germaden drinking has been snatcd from the hand unsupecting public the
 lifeline has been thrown squirrels musra safeguards
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10
HATCHERY MOVE ID SAVE OAK
 CREEK TROUT
LOCAL RESIDENTS RE- STOCK STREAM AND ARE TO, ASK FEDERAL AID IN FUTURE
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Oak creek as a trout fishing re- sort is too popular, and again has the stream been denuded of the hnny tribe" said D. E. Dumas yesterday, who is visiting the city. He stated, however, that the matter of replcnish- ing the stream had been taken up by several interested in that section, and a new stock of the rainbow trout had been planted last fall The gov ernment has refused to send further supplies of fish, claiming that their preservation is neglected and but lit tie vigilance is exercised in forcing fishermen to respect the game and fish laws.
 Mir. Dumas also said that the es- tablishing of hatchery is to be talk en up, and the government will be asked to assist in this movement. It is also quite probable favorable ac- ton will be taken to this end, when an abundant supply Will De available for years to come The location of this institution has already been sc lccted, at point away from the creek, where a large spring of water comes from the mountains, which will afford protection to the industry, as well will the place be secure from flood waters that occasionally pass down the stream.
 Our country is attractive" he said in scenery for summer tourists. and the fish feature makes it an ideal cen ter for these patrons, hence the trout inducement must not be permitted to wane."
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10
INDIGNANT OVER ARREST OF
 OSBORNE
ARRIVALS FROM PARKER AND MOHAVE COUNTY OPENLY EXPRESS THEM SELVES
(From Tuesdays Daily.)


 An eyewitness to the arrest of E. S. Osborne at Parker last week who Is Tn the city, stated yesterday the accused man openly declared it was case of blackmail. and when the matter was fully aired, instead of him being guilty of any crime whatever, he had m his possession papers which would prove his innocence
 Osborne also stated he would go to Phoenix to resist extradition. and would freely present his side of the matter to allay any suspicion among his many friends in this state of any wrongdoing whatever. The Parker visitor also stated the arrest of Os- borne on charges preferred in Chicago were looked upon as an out rage. The reputation of Osborne, his honorable business dealings with many in that region for many years, and his respect for any obligation, large or small, personally or for his company, made those who knew him reluctant to believe that he is culp- able in any way.
 Also from arrivals in Mohave coun- ty 1t was learned that Osborne had operated in that field for many years, and the same high regard was enter tained for him. So far as Prescott is to be considered Osborne's relations with mining men here, as we'll as business houses, were upright and honorable always His hearing takes place on Thursday before Governor Hunt to resist extradition to the State of Illinois.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10

birds fish the oysters dumb and unable watched with infinite the permitting thousands of its citizenship be killed and manged annually without making to protect them from their folly
 Tt would probably the and municipalities less enforce law against espassng than does pick up and bury the dead and for the cripples.'
 The fact that 12 times many people killed and 40 times many injured in the United States the country with which this comparison is made merely the general reckless and disregard ordinary precautions that chaacterzes people.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10
CLOSE B|G DEAL FOR OLD GOLD
 MINES
RICHENBAR GROUP IS| SOLD AND OPERATIONS ARE TO BEGIN IN SHORT TIME
(From Tuesdays DailY.l

The old Richenbar group of gold mines, situated in Black Canyon dis t-ict, are now owned by w. A. Moses of Los Angeles, and A. L. Harroun of Kansas City, announcement being made of the deal being closed yester- day
 Moses and Harroun acquire the in tercsts of Merriweather and Hunter with others, negotiations being con- cludcd only few weeks ago.
 The new owners are quite well known in mine operating circles in this county, having been identified with many properties in past years It is expected that large operations will be inaugurated before March 1, when the camp is to be rehabilitated, new operating equipment installed, and exploration in the old workings carried out. The property has mill on the ground, which will be used for future production.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10
GREAT VOLUME OF WATER PASSED
 THROUGH DAM
ENGINEER EST ATES FLOOD FLOW AT 60,000 ACRE FEET; REARRANG- ING THE SHOPS
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

It is figured by the engineer in
 charge that during the past two weeks as many as sixty thousand acre feet
 of water have passed through the
 Granite creek dam. He says that while this experience has greatly re- tarded construction work, it has thor oughly set aside all fears that might have existed in the minds of the most pessimistic as to the obtaining of sufficient water to till the dam to its utmost capacity after its completion.
 When the water subsided from the first heavy rain, it was thought possi- ble to resume construction work with in a week or ten days, but this flood was followed by two or three other periods of high water, and even now the creek has a heavy flow, the re- suit being that it has been impossible to resume. In fact all of the one hundred men employed, except a small force, have been laid off to en- able the management to rcarrangc their work. It is necessary to re- locate the shops, hoist and other ma chinery in positions which will be more advantageous and enable the force to continue work without interruption during times when the creek carries heavy flows of water. The hoist was completely during the recent floods. Mir Cookinham was unable to state just when they would be able to put he men back to work.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10
HISTORIC PALACE
 MAY SOON BE CLOSED
(From Sundays Daily)

(From Sundays Daily)
 It is more than probable that soon the Palace on Montczuma street will be either entirely closed or con tain nothing moro than the Chinese restaurant which has been operated in the rear of the ground floor Johnny Lindcll the, proprietor, is on the verge of changing his place of resi- dcnce to Oak Creek. where he is purchasing large ranch and summer resort hotel, according to statements made yesterday. Oak Creek is the principal fishing. resort Of the state, affording an abundance of sparkling mountain trout which are the delight of anglers who each season visit the place, making it d lively resort dur ing the summer season.
 The closing of the Palace marks the finale to onc of the most famous saloons in all the southwest When Prescott was wide open this place was the mecca for a class of the best spenders that ever passed over the southwestern trails A large pipe organ still stands in the place, to the | tunes of which many hearts have swclled with an inspiring joy and i fascination, when faro tables were in full blast, and the whirr of the roulette wheel told of losses and gains by the merry and free-hearted sports who knew or cared little for the value of gold. At that time a chorus of girls voices added to the jollity and jest of the throngs which packed the place continuously night
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-10

and day. It is said that from fifty to seventy-hve people found employ ment inside the walls of the Palace" !" where for years the hum of western life echoed and re-echoed without let or hindrarfee, giving the sports of all the country, east and west, sub
 jects upon which to base stories of thrilling import concerning the joys of the great and glorious sunset cline.