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The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
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Skagway, snow, calm, S9 above Whitehorse, clear, S. W. S2 above Lower LeBarge, cloudy, calm, 25 aEove.
 Hootalinqua, cloudy, calm, 25 above.
 Big Salmon, cloudy, calm, 20 above
 Carmacls, cloudy, calm, 20 above. Yukon Crossing, cloudy, calm, 15 below. .... Selkirk, cloudy, calm, II below. Coffee Creek, cloudy, calm, IT be- low.
 Stewart River, clear, calm, 10 be- low.
 Ogilvie, clear, calm, below. Dawson, cloudy, calm, below.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
NOTICE OF ELECTION

A general municipal election will be held Tuesday, April 6, 1915, for the purpose of electing seven coun- cilmen and one member (director) of the school board
 The election will be held at the town hall and the hours for voting will be from a. m. to z p. 1fi.
 Voters for councilmen must be citizens of the United States, or Shose who have declared their in tention to become such; must be twenty-one years of age or over, who have resided continuously one year next preceding the date of cleo tion in the territory of Alaska, and fOc six months preceding the date of election in the town of Skagway, and who have been duly registered.
 All adults, male end female, who are citizens of the United States, or who have declared their intention to become such, and who are bona fidc residents of the town of Skag- way, are qualified to vote for the Dn rector of the School Board.
 D. MCKAY, S-S-td. Town Clerk.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
sNrILES DON'T sWERIH JURY,
 SAYS WOMAN PROSECUTOR

San Francisco, March S-"Tho suggestion that smiles pay be used Ivy q woman prosecutor to sway a jury is tomfoolery. The average federal jury is made up Of hard headed business men. They refuse to be swayed either hy smiles or tears 5"
 This was the declaration of Mrs. Annette Abbott Adams, recently ap- pointed assistant United States Dis trict Attorney here, and the only woman ever employed as a prosecu- tor by the United States government Mrs. Adams recently cbt&ined her first conviction here when a jury in the United States Judge Dooling 3 court found Louis Butler, a negro. guilty of robbery on the high seas. Mrs. Adams conducted the prosecu- lion unassisted and Butler was sen fenced to serve eight months in the Alameda county jail He was accused of stealing SIS from Otis Scruggs on the United States trans port Sheridan.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
LOCAL BRIEFS

J. D. Haines, left on the Spokane for the outside.
 The Princess Maquinna is ~ due to reach Skagway on Wednesday.
 The Georgia was in and out yes terday on her regular weekly run between Juneau and Skagway.
 W. B. Robertson, Alaska repres- eutative of the Olympia Brewing Co Mrs. Weir, on tr. Spokane Satur- uriay.
 C. p. Dolan, Dawson mining su- pcrlntendent, was an outgoing pas seuger on the Spokane Saturday, hourd for the East.
 II. G. Weir, who has been acting agent in the local P. c. g. s. office during the absence on his vacation of Y. A. Peterson, left on his re- turn to Juneau, accompanied by Mrs. Weir, on the Skokane satur- day.
 Fred Blanchard, who for several months has been a faithful and eff, ficient employe of the Daily Alaskan office in the delivery of the town route of the paper, is laid up with il touch of the malady prevalent among the children of the Skagway public school for the past two weeks, viz, the chicken uox. Victor Grimm, who was also at one time q valued employe of this office, will take Fred's place until the latter Is again able to attend to 1t
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
RIG COLLEGIATE MEEC
 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

New York, March Star ath- lctes from all Eastern colleges and amateur clubs were to compete to- day ill the indoor games of the h. tercollegiate association Cf amateur athletes of America, at Madison Square Garden.
 The meet was expected to bring together the greatest collection or college athletes ever seen at an ln- door competition. Manager Berry had reports early in the week that 20po athletes were training for the preliminaries.
 Matt Halpin, chairman Of the athletic committee of the New York Athletic club, has been selected as pistol handler for the relay carni- val. This is the first time in more than twenty years that a protes- sional starter has not been employ ed.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
I015 CALENDAR PADS

Several sizes and styles Of cal end-r pads just received at Keller
 Bros, 12-14-'f
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
CHILEAN CONSUL TEACHING
SPANISH AT UNIVERSITY

Seattle, March S--Luis A. Santan- der. Chilean consul in Seattle, has been added to the faculty at the University of Washington as an in structor ill the Spanish department. During the last two years the de, partment has nearly doubled ill size. The increased interest has beeen caused by the unfolding of opportunities in Central and South America.
 Dr SaatGnder is an authority in Castilian academic Spanish as well as the Spanish which is spoken in the Latin-American states. He was an eminent educator in his own cour try. Besides handling several sec tioU of beginning classes he will lec- ture in s0anish during the coming summer session. He is practically donating iis services for the time being.
 Dr. Santander, before coming to Seattle, served a term as Chilean consul in Argentine. He also was q professor of ancient and coutem- poraneous history in the Institute de Humanidales and all examiner iu history and law in the University O. Santiago. He has written seYera volumes on ancient history.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
UNIVERSITY DAILY 10 HAVE
 CORRESPONDENT AT FRONT

seattle, March 6-W#r cOrrcSpon- dencc. hot from the front and ab- solutely exclusive, is to be flea ture of the Universit: of Washing ton Daily henceforth. Aimar Auztas de Turrenne, d member of the class of 1913 end former varsity track star. has promised the service, in a letter published this week in the campus paper He is in position to furnish it, barring snocpine-s on the "a.t og censors. for he will shortly go into the trenches with his ccrps, the Fifth battery, second Brigade of Kitchener's new army.
 Turrenne is now drilling on Sal isbury Plain at Easterton, England, out expects to be sent to Southern France for final training at any moment. He tells ths student edi- tors that he possesses d camera with which he hopes to snap a few battle scenes for reproduction in the Daily.
 Many college mel are in Tur- relne's battery, mostly from Me Gill university. The former Wash ington athlete says he has his purple and gold y&Sity sweater with him for comfort.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08

FIVE GOOD ONES TO DRAW TO.
 Pehblerord and Gibson Rye. Bud weiser, Blue Ribbon and Pale Rain fer Beer at the Board of Trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
REGISTRATION NOTICE

All citizens, male and female, de- string to vote for candidates for the common council of skagway, Alaska, at the municipal election to be held on April 9th, 1915, must reg ister.
 The registration books will Do open at the town hall from 7:es to 9:SO o'clock every evening, from Monday, March 18th until Saturday April Srd, 1915.
 D. MCKAY, 3-5-S-13-15. Town Clerk.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
SCrHOOL CHILDREN FREE
 AT THE NUGGET MOVIES

A very interesting program will be -iven at the Nugget movies tonight which the management invites all the school children of the town to witness free of charge.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08

Univrsal presents "Shon, the Pi- per."-A 2 reel Scottish master piece, by Otis Turner.
 Universal Animated Weekly.-No. 95.-Members of the B. P. O. b. take part, ii laying the cornerstone ofStbeir new home in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Power Pilgrims Messenger Of Love.
 That Crying Baby.-A rich com- aIy, built around the experience of a 6 month old baby.
 FIVE REELS
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08

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The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08

Wanted salesmen to sell cigars, cigarettes, and tobacco to dealers Experience unnecessary. Weekly sal dry and $5 a day travel'ng expens- es. EASTERN TOBACCO CO.,, Bos- ton. Mass.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
NUGGET MOVIES
Broadway, between 2nd and Sad
 O0en EVe1v Night
Monday and Tuesday

The Cricket and the Hearth This is an adaptation from Chas. Dickens novel.-A story beautifully told in two parts.
 Her Love Letters.-A Thanhauser drama.
 Goals of Fire.-A Thanhauser com edy.
 Manager Nugget Movies e\- tends invitation to school chil- hen for tonight.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08
Commences at S:S0 2. m. Music by Mrs. Hal Johnston.

Olympia Beer on draughI al the Board of Trade. This famous breW' acth on draft and In bottles is keTt constantly fresh. This is the Boaru of Trade Bar where the celebrated Rainier Beer a also kept in bot tlCS. U
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-08

Launch "Argo" for sale This seaworthy boat will be sold for spot cash at $35O.O0. In first class shape, equipment complete.
 S-S-2w. P. H. GANTf.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
tTNNNCIIsR AND SGUOI.NI;.

The death Of Mr.. lob0 l.. Williams. which is
announced today removes from the ranks Of
Hchmonds citizens man who was not only a
hnancief Of notable ability and success but a
nan who wa, a thorough and widely read
scholar az Welt. }is death marks the passing
Ct one OF The ord gronp Of business men that
forms the connecting link between The old his.
toric Richmond and the new, progressive. city.
As member Of large banking firm associated
terests. both municipal and general. he nan tt
part in influences that We're fell, nor only in
Richmond and Virginia. but throughout the
South and the country. He leaves rec
ord of achievement in this work with " hich any
man might feel content
man Of education. college bred. OF good
family, and social traditions. Mr. Williams
brought to his work a culture that Was not often
found among men Of business in tho time when
lie began his career among them Having maiu-
tanned high literary standard both OF reading
and writing, throughout hisa lifetime the dead
native State az well as by business associates.
A leader also in the affairs Of the church Of
which he was faithful member he had often
held office whore Offices are bestowed on Il basis
OF moral and not financial integrity.
OF his large family Of sons and daughters Mr.
Williams was Justly proud. As father~h he was
no less successful than as business man
His end. as that Of all the earth, has come,
his place is vacant; his work is done
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
FARMING AND DtIRYING INSTITUTE.

There is in session in Richmond today the
convention OF State farmers and dairymcu, whose
deliberations are of much interest to the State.
All over America it is still the case that the
majority of our population lives In the rural
sections and is interested In the pursuit. of agri
culture For that reason all matters that pertain
to the farm are Of interest to the general public
That attention is being given by the conven-
ton In session here to modern methods of farm,
ing and to problems OF dairyne, augurs well
for the future of the Industry in Virginia We
must keep abreast of the times III every line OF
"hdeavor IL We are o.rcalize the fullest measure
OF success. The character OF the addresses
scheduled and the ability OF the speakers who
are to deliver them assure most profitable ses
aons for the convention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
"PRtCIplTATELX AND UNwIsEL1

The Richmond Nescs Ledde, takes the some
wat unique view that the order Of Mayor
Ainslie. closing the segregated district was is
sued 'preaipiiatey and unwisely."
Is it "precptatc and nnwise" to obey ones
cath Of once when that oath has been unyept
for months?
Is 1T a "preeipitate and unwise" action 10
suppress vice which czists in Violation Of ,ao
law
Is it "p,eairitatc ana onvise'' to enforce tho
law
Is 1t 'precipitatc ana anvjse' to combat Vice
wherever found ny eycry means in the control
of the authorities?
Is It "precipitate ana unviSe 10 notify women
who conduct shameful business of debauah-
cry that they must obey the law?
Ia it 4preeipitatc ara unwise" 10 allow those
women t. reside i'll their houses with mo- at
tempt to make them % anything save obey The
Law Of Ia, state q Virginia?
Is it "prccipitate auG unwise. to demand If
criminals what the law lays DOWN fot every
citizen
lr it @prce.mtate a1d any So to stand for
tho commands Of holy writ and the canons al
de rent society 70 be moral. law abiding ctt-
i2euf rather than Ian breakers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
HOW CAN THEY DO ITO

We do not claim competence to advise the
legal lights OF the General Assembly, and so We
would like to be enlightened on one point The
defunct bank bin before the House yesterday
was amended SO as to provide that depositors in
insolvert banks must list their deposits for
taxation under the provisions of the State bank
tax law. Now We ar al loss to know how a
man is 70 list. say Observation-Disclosures de
post IN an insovent bank. when he does not
know. whether the bank is going 10 pay him
three thousand, three hundred. or three, or
three hundredths dollars of his deposits Sup
pose ne Is taxed for She three thousand and the
bank pays nothing? Suppose he is taxed for
thred thousand and the bank pays three hun
dred. What VIII he the rate OF assessment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
General Comment
One Cause of High Living

only 1--WE per cent Of the meat consumed III
this country 10 derived from absolutely healthy
animals according to official information from
the United States Department of Agriculture.
A prize herd of bloodcd cattle. owned by :.
wealthy Illinois man and valued at $4,000,
have been ordered killed by government inspec-
tors because several cf The cattle were found
TO be affected with footand- mouth disease
The slaughter OF so-calied diseased cattle
goes on--at the within Of one-eyed scientists
and the drawing of fat salaries from the com
mon people who deprived Of food at rea-
aonable prices Next shall receive orders
to Kill off our flock Of fowls because one cnicfI
has the pip. Then you will hear some cack-
iina from the housewife rs well as from the
henyard. - Virginia Citizen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12

overheard tn. elaborate program OF the tax
commission is cur ca;ef reason for this view.
or course there Is power TO constrain the at
tention of the Legislature TO any one subject,
nor to inhibit it from taking up others.
We would make two suggestions for the inte-
RIM First, that the body keep Its mind, so far
as possible, in its present groove; second, when
the recess period is over gather again with the
determination TO make every hour of the few
remaining days count
OF course We should not close without word
of commentator for the patriotism of the body
in coming back without pay, for We realize, rs
do many others, that for large number of
members the expense CT even few days with
out pay Is a matter to be seriously considered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
TIE PURCHASE or MONTICELLO.

At last bin has been introduced in me
House OF Representatives providing for the pur-
chase Of Monticello by the Federal Government.
While It is MOI expected that tho bill will pass
TAI This session. it Is still assured fact that
praetical efforts TO acquire the property viii
nos s4ccecd Impractical methods of abusing
those who an not care 10 sell private property
~ private organization, and could not be forced
TO do so
Mr. Jefferson Levy has performed public
erFioe In maintaining the Monticello estate.
iiis work and patriotism have been undertaken
with no in.ution Of making money In fact he
Goes MOI eveE nov desire TO sell his property.
hut YIELDS 10 official requests of the United
States Government
Il mas been held that MIR Levy asks a large
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
rHr CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Last night the Chamber of Commerce held its
annual meeting and received the report of its
president. IT is highly encouraging 10 the bust
ness interests of the city that the report made
ty PresIden' Reed takes 50 hopeful view Of
conditions Richmond has been favored in bust
ness by natural advantages and the enterprise
Of her citizens. We trust that she will continue
to reap the benefits Of her favored condition In
both these respects
The new officers elected to carry forward the
work OF tho Chamber. to direct its operations
aud advise its active officers viii, We doubt moi,
Jrove themselves worthy OF the honor that has
been done them
sc wish for busiH in Richmond the great
lst success
Ne know nov Why Rockefeller is richer than
Carnegie Rockefeller collected his 81 fee for
Icing witness at thc Investigation OF his own
foundation bit Carnegie forgot TO collect his
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12

price for the property That may be- He has
right to set whatever price he pleases for the
place. and If the Government does not care 10
pay that price there is compulsion on 1t to
pay the price. But having asked price against
the viii of the owner 10 SELL the Government
has no right ia complain If Mr.. Levy considers
the place worth 100000. AS matter OF fact.
the Government has not complained.
The proposal to use the estate as a summer
home for presidents is picturesque and appeal
ing. We trust that it may be adopted and will
bring back 90 Virginia, their mother. her sons
OF the presidency
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12

rouenforeement OF the law and of avoidance OF
the consequences thereof The letter is sufficient
evidence that MIR Gordon has not insisted on
the enforcement OF the law but has connived at
It's violation, and seeks to excuse himself on the
ground that hc accepted somebody else's recon-
mcndations. But he a public official cannot
shift responsibility .or his acts to others be
cause those others thought so and lie must
accept the responsibility.
n members Of the Police Commission, as We
arc told Is the case, did not know the segreea-
tion laws wer" not being enforced. why did they
not know it2 What do we have commissioners
and officials for except 10 know whether the laws
arr enforced, and If not why not? If Mr. Cor.
don was surprised at the extent OF violations
revealed by the vice commissions report, why
oas he surprised? Why seek to dodge behind
in order said to have been issued two or three
sears ago when effort WIS made TO see that
rae order WAS enforced? II the la@ vas not
being violated when tho order issued rhY
aas Il issued? And il the law ,caS being VIC
foIpUrd IN. aad 1fbV dia N. commissioners not
SEE that The order tras aaforesa1
The members Of tae commi sion have. praeti-
,ally al Of them stated through newspaper in.
tarveWs thtt tb.y ave not festfamed the
Chief OF Polio from au,orcing the Law. That is
not the. point it,ers citizen of the ojty can
make she sam sta'Gaen:. Bat did the commits,
sioners. did the Mayor. const1o,a thu Chief to
enforce he law Wore the police given to un-
dcrstand faat TIE law mus: be enforced and
t3at H. il WAS NOT enforced that someone would
hafr 70 bear the consequences? Thai = the
question Ihr 1tr0jpo1 and every other thought
tai citizen wants To know OF the Police Com.
.oissioa If an order was issued tao or three
wears aeo and was nat enforced o4ose foat
pas5t
For these reasons. md many more. m VIZ
g5tj1t insists that the vice commission he not
diverted IN any pretext tor its diversion for
an Investigation would be a preta&t pure and
simple, from the work in which it IS engaged.
hat work is more important than anything else
before the commission
TO The commission The lirgiaiau would cx.
press behalf of tbs city and the State and
all the other cities aud states where The news
% its findings and It's paiustaktug labors have
sent heart ano courage for the forces that fight
evil. that il has performed. ana is now perform.
ing, a public service Of GneNamred value and
ine>tmablc importance The press dispatches
report that Lynchburg has (alle9 into lire anc
has abolished its segregated district. The say
ing of the girls young life of the State from q
life that is worse than death should consttut,
fer the commission labor Of loyal and devotct
service. Ut" frotHiap assures the commission
Of its support IFS cooperation, its appreciation
/ It should not he diverted from the issue: tn,
waters Of its ir,esuzation which has brought q
clearer light 20 Virginia, should not be muddice
b} other matters. Let the commissions work
continue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
OBITUARY


beverly u. Boon. Confederate vetera 4
member of Company G.. Fifty-seventh
Virginia Infantry, died yesterda y
morning in the Soldiers Home here,
aged eighty five years. The funeral
viii be conducted by Rev. DIR. r. r.
McFaden III the chapel Of the home.
and interment viii be made in the
soldiers section in Hollywood
one son, George Boon. and a
nephew. j. A. lishburn. OF Roanoke,
survive. After the close Of the war,
Mr.. Boon spent some time farming in
Franklin County, and later lived in
Roanoke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12

Especial TO The Richmond virginian)
Belle Haven Va. Feb. 1I.-Captain
y. II. Mister. eighty-four years OF age.
died yesterday at his home. Belle
Haven. Va, after a short illness. The
funeral was held today. conducted by
Rev. a. l.. Carson. assisted by an
ex-pastor, Rev: W. j. Twilley. Of
Cambridge, Md, Captain Mister was
for 81 long time trustee of the Belle
Haven Methodist Church. ant, in his
will the above church Is beneficiary
In his large estate. $50 = : -, :. - -,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
Mrs. James II. Thomson.

'spFcihI % The Richmond Virglnian.l
keysviile, Va. Feb. 1t.~-Mrs. James
~ thompson. of Chatham. Va. died
Iuesday, and was buried Wednesday at
Chariot Courthouse. Mrs Thon,n-
son was about seventy years old and
q daughter Of the late +. i Berry III.
ms county, Pneumonia was the cause
of Mrs Thompsons death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
Funeral Of Miss =. Erns,

lASnch3urG. Va, Feb 1l.-~-Ths hod~
Of Miss Evelyn Frost. student OF
Randolph Macon College. who died
suddenly in her room yesterday morn
ing. has been taken to her home in
Alfalfa, Ala, for burial Miss Frost.
VINO was eighteen years Of age had
suffered some time with organic trou-
Bile OF the heart. Her mother was
with her when she died.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
Tuncral of Mrs. sarah Cnrrinston.

The funeral OF Mrs. Sarah Jane
Darlington. aged eighty-two years,
widow Of Peyton X. Darlington. TOOK
place yesterday at noon from the FAM
lily residence, 1l5 West Grace Street
The Rev. Hugh w. Suhlett. rector OF
old st. Johns Church. of which Mrs.
Darlington was member, conducted
the services. The burial was in Holly
wood Cemetery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12

street. Portsmouth. Her funeral took
place yesterday afternoon, the Rev.
II. II. covington. officiating. and IN.
burial WAS in Elmwood Cemetery.
norfolk. She was a sister-in law Of
v q. MaYes, of Richmond. ana
leaves. besides her daughter, eleven
grandchildren
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12

The funeral OF w. A. Blankenship,
who died On Wednesday at his home
on Church iIiil. will take place this
afternoon at 3: so o'clock. from the
Leigh Street Baptist Church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12
Mrs. Robert G. MaycS.

Mrs Martha T.. Mayes, seventy nine
years old, wife of Robert q. Mayes.
formerly of this city, died Tuesday
evening in the home of her daughter,
Mrs. George r. ~Streminger.. ISIS High
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-12

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