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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
MISS ICRCENsON
 BECOMES BRIDE
 OF J. ". LEVERS

A very pretty wedding took place in lho Tifst Methodist Epiacopal church last evening when Miss Rcna p. Jcrgonnon-t tbccono tho bride ol J. Wnfred Leivers. The ceremony took place at 8:S0 o'clock, in the presence of relatives of the bride and groom and invited guests.
 TO Che otroin8rof Loheugrin's wed ding march. as played by Miss May belle Burkland the brido entered Che church auditorium rom Che North ante-room oflthe church. on Che arm Of her father c. M. Jorgenson. who gave her in marriage. She was pre- ceded by her bridesmaid, Miss Alice Margrie The bridegroom, and bis best man. Mir. George Jorgenson brother of the bride. followed. The wedding ceremony was performed at lhe al. tar Che Rev. R. e. Blackwell. pastor of tho church. officiating.
 The bride was charming in @ gown Of white sa.in with on ovordrapo of tune. Her crown veil ol tuile was caught with orange blossoms and she carried shower bouquet Of pink roses and lilies of the valley The brides maid wore a gown of pink oatin and carried @ bouquet of Ia France roses.
 The church had been attractiveiy decorated for Che wedding The chan eel had been converted into bower Of loyliness. chrysanthemums, carna- tons. shrubbery and ferns forming an effective background.
 The bride has made hor home in Juneau for the past rthree years, and at one time lived in Petersburg. shre hes @ large circle of friends. in South eastern Alaska.
 The bridegroom is the son of Mir. and Mrs B. F. Levors Of Douglas, and has lived .in Juneau,and Douglas for many years.
 Tho, couple wilpbe at home at Fifth and Kennedy streets after December 1st.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11

It would be useless for us to attempt to klndle your interest in any kind of a talking machine that is merely @ mechanism for the approximate re- production of sound. There is noth- ing new about such machines.
 However, an instrument that re-cre- ates music with such fidelity that the recreation cannot be distinguished from the original is new; such an inc strument i8 Edison's recent invention, @ new and glofined type of phono- graph, the Edison Diamond Disc Phon- ograph. We have them in all sizes and terms to suit Come in and hear any record you wish. Ali the records for an the machines an the time. JUL NEAU MUSIC HOUSE. We mail rec ord5 to all parts of Alaska. 11-11-1t
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
4IEFFeRsoN' sAlLs.

With a large number of local pas seagers. the steamship Jefferson sailed for Seattle and way ports at 10 o'clock last night. The Jefferson is under oomamnd of Captain Miller, .her regular commander, Capt. J. c. Nord, having taken command of the steamship Kansas City. recently pur- chased by hte Alaska Steamship com pany and now on her way to Anchor age with a cargo of lumber and rails
 The outgoing passengers on the Jefferson were as follows:
 For seatue-M O. Davis Mrs. A. 6. Dautrick. Mrs. J. IT. Rabbit Thelma Rabbit. Mrs. w. N. Lazier p Brown F. p. Turner. c. r. Rubin. D. Elict son. Geo. R. Perry O. Olson, R. J. Mclean c. V. Guerin, J. somerviue s. Hansen, T. M. Edmonds, J. Ketz inger Lucie Palmer, Miss Cora Me vean. Albert st. George.
 For Ketchryan-C. w. Stockwell Mrs. M. Edwards
 For WrangeIl--A. sorseit
 Petersbrg-Martin Kiidahl
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
Dream Theatre
VESSEL WAS FORMERLY
 ON sEATTLE-ALAsKA RUN

The steamer Santa Clara. which was wrecked on the Coos Bay jetty. is we'll known in Seattle. having been operated out of this port in the Alas ha trade by the Pacific Alaska Steam ship Company the Northwestern Steamship Company and the Alaska Steamship company for Q period of about six years.
 The vessel was formerly known as the steamer John S. Kimball. She was built and launched as the steam CT James Dollar
 Several well known Seattle ship ping men have served on the Santa Clara. Including J. w. Hare, Of the Hefferman Engine Works, who was the vessels chief engineer; Captain James Daniels, now pilot on the Pa- ciflc Alaska Navigation Company's liner Admiral Evans, and Capt. J. h.. schage, who Is master of the steam CT Falcon. plying between Seattle and San Francisco. Capt. Daniels and Capt. schage were both masters of the Santa Clara at different times Seattle Post-Inteuigencer.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
SITUATION CONTINUES
 TO 8E FAVORABLE

The week end statistics continued favorable Clearing house figures of- fer the best evidence as to the im- provement in general trade. Sterling exchange is stronger although inter nation bankers doubt if the strength can long be maintained in view of the steady foreign demand for American products. The demand sterling ex- change. however. advanced last week from S460k to $f,65N The advance was accompanied by reports that the announcement may soon be expected of the new banking credits that are designed to correct the exchange sit- uation.
 One hardly appreciates the remark able change in Che Iron and steel mar ket. The demand is 30 p''odigous that the upward movement may get beyond control.
 The strength of the security mar ket is not surprising in fact the sur prise would be if conditions were other than they are. There is an Increased interest all the time. Those people who take profits find it diff cult to recover their holdings with out paying higher prices. The war stocks have neaurally lostaome Of the activity owing to the sensational ad- vances and more attention Is being paid to the railroads and Go coppers, where the biz money is now believed to be.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11

Mate" vtaly gripping drama oi t1e mountain country exquIo and poignant tho written Alice Chaplin Mary Plcdod porayo tno ueienuy l
 nang of te Anemone dainty e7 of beauty adorany ush tauazngy wu gorousy feminine From hor peaceful valley Anemone ses great hegdo and To Che sreos resu n accomplishment Of her womanhood
 Virginia awleos mountain clan strong fierce any that writ large n tho own heario They nearly inaccessible peak called th Eaas Eyre abode their natures arc of hc leader hao been oen to col ieg by Mrs. Breckenridge Who e mofnc nefoe though petted cherished niece To Ignorant to fact townspeopc Lancoro father arrested for noonshnno shakes off th ohakeo of civilization and ho father onng tho moneo n the Eyr Fher Morn Che brutal and unoouth cousin wth and being reploed by Anemone rreotble attraction for each tho Eyre, she beg him to valley "ith Nlo oarng of Intends o have her hnoel hanta Auomonc marrs Lancer to have her paying Fisher would exact for her finally eonvnceo him that replies that no will speak word und ass him to- and they live tho Ere 90 he crime Auemone demands that Anemone be returned m ey o declaring Anemone loarno that the oherh s eadino Eye attack he Monco who have been aqanst representatives che hao learned to love Lancer herself considered "Eaale She reaches them and hc 5aied returno loyal Co the Monco to th Eyr the action of tno traitor Fher the folly of outawy inevitable Lancer Che aekno" aunta worda The mornes promise onqer against Lancer and hs bride begin their honeymoon Eyre Anemone at last truly happy ao the Eaele'o mate
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
sKAewAYTE TAXES vAcArIoN

H. J. Lynch, Q skagway merchant, is O passenger on the Jefferson for Seattle, accompanied by Mrs. Lynch.
 Upon arrival at Seattle. they will at once leave for Nebraska, where they will visit for short time with Mrs. Lynch's relatives. after which time they will 80 to New York State where they will remain for some time visiting with relatives Of Mir. Lynch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
SAN FRANCISCO LAWYER
 IS 'lN VALDEZ HOSPITAL

T. c. West. of San Francisco, at- torney for the Alaska Northern rail- road in the suit over the Seward townsite which was tried recently at Seward. who left Seward for San Francisco on tho Aiameda had to leave the vessel at Valdez and SO to @ hospital thero. His condition was serious. as he 7Tas suffering from a severe cold.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
BARN DANCE ToNloHT.

All roads for Elkdom lead to the Elks' Club tonight, where the barn dance which is to be given by the lo- cal lodge, will tako place. Hay and cider win be furnished by the dance committee. music win beifusnished by the Elks' orcheetr- and good time Is in store for tho dancers.
 The Elks have igsued to the mom- bers of the lodge tho invitations for the Thanksgiving Ball, which will be given November 25 in tho lodge aud itorium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
nc.nrnlan ro saII.

The steamship Georgia. which ou her last trip to skog'vay ten days ago, broke her rudder, is expected to be removed late this afternoon from the beach where she hes been undergoing repairs. and is scheduled to sail for sitka. Hoonah and other iniermed- iate points at 12 o'clock tonight. Among the passengers for sitka will be sam Guyot. R. E Chastain, Mrs. Thomas Murry, Joe Troy and ]. H. Nichoalds
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
A state of Mlnd

Some call tho New Jersey elec- tion triumph for the cause of suf- frago."
 Wel, no doubt that is the natural result Of reading constantly about those Russian rictoriea-- (Louisville Courier-Journal.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12. 13 AND i4
 TO- 15 AND 25c
FATHER WIRES ABOUT
 FLYNN's CONDITION

The marshars office this morning received a cable from the father of Sheldon Flynn, of Saltwater. Minn.. asking for particulars concerning his sons condition. Flynn was arrested on the charge. of insanity several days ago and is at present under the care of Dr. D. M. Bevis at the Federal jail. An examination will probably be held this evening to determine ex- actly Flynn's condition aud the father will be informed by wiIe tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
Tho Vlro FooI

What, 10 your g5timation. is the most useless thing in the world2"I asked the Sage
 "rhe Mexican Electoral College" !" replied the Fools-C Cincinnati Enquir er)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
SOCIAL UNION MEETs.

The Woman's Social Union will meet at the home of Mrs. George Mar shall on Friday afternoon. November 12. at 2:3O.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11

Miss charon's steam heated rooms. S10 and up. s-2l-lm
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11

Balloons at BrIlts. Do eaeh.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
ISLAND FERRY GO. Gas Boat ''Gent
 IS CENTS
Leave Jlneau for Dougals
Saturday only)
LeaYe Dnnglas for Juneau

NodtuluaJ vHisJ 4-svv Ni' Leave Juneau for Thane (via Douglas) 6:00 A. M. 4:20 P. M.
 Leave Douglas for Thane
 6:1O A. NJ. 4:35 P. M. Leave Thane for Juneau (via Douglas) 6;30 A. M. 5:05 P. M
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11

2O-Ride Communication Tickets $250 Two Whistles Five Minutes Before
 Departure
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-11
rhe Real Probler

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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-11
Remarkable Results Fol-
low the Action Of q
Famous Remedy.

The action Of g. 8 q. the famous blood
remedy. II . wave Of health from the
stomach to every other part Of the body.
Any skin disease. no matter what it
name. be IL ecxema, psoriasis. acne. lu-
pus. or just plain boils. pimples or .
stubborn abscess, must give way to the
influence Of 8. 8. g. why 30? Simply be-
cause there il in 8 8. 8. certain msdi-
cinal influences Just as essential to blood
health a. are the elements OF the grains.
meats. fats and sugars Of our daily
food. Get q bottle today OF any drug
gist and then write to the Medical "A.
wiser. The Swift Specific Co.. III swift
Bldg. Atlanta, Ga. He VIII ten you
about skin afi1iction. such a. you mover
before realized. He will clear up the
mystery Of why certain diseases OF the
blood make straight for the skin. He
vail also clear mp your doubts ~ to the
nature. cause and proper care Of your
self in any form Of blood trouble His
advice IL perfectly free. There 10 SCARCE
" . community in the y. 9. but where
ron Win And someone to enthun1aati.
cally tell you how they are now cured
but ae one time were sufferers 1foa
or ,catarrh. or some sevoeo
form Of skin or blood trouble. Get .
hottie Of q 3. .. today. but se1uoo ~
and All substitutes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-11
Prisoners Forget They
Are S0ciety'S OutcaStS

-Four hundred prisoners. men and
women. forgot for 4 moment they were
Jailed outcasts from society when nifty
entertainers accompanied by more than
100 visitors, staged . performance in
the District Jail last Thursday night and
claimed them a. their guests.
It was because it w1s Easter. outside.
Easter is a common as any other sea-
son when viewed through cell bars. ex-
cept that added poignancy may be the
lot Of the prisoner. And 1t was to give
them hope and cheer that Tom Moore,
owner Of q chain Of theaters in the
District, took out q band of twenty
eight pieces. q chorus Of eighteen voices.
an auto-full Of motion picture reels and
personal entertainers.
The visitors found they were not the
only spectators when they gathered In
the big rotunda Of the jail and saw
hundreds Of eager faces peering at them
from the I'VE stories high assembling
cages. Blacks mingled with whites,
young and old worked to advantageous
positions, all giving way to an occa-
sionL invalided prisoner.
When the spectators on both sides OF
the bars had ben put in proper condi-
ton by the bands Its Q Long. Long
Way to Tipperary' and similas, airs. the
chorus was increased by nearly the full
10 voices. and ''Old Black Joe" "ewanse
River" and sentimental songs Of school
days rumbied through tho corridors Of
the jail.
A collection Of moving picture reefs.
unsurpassed on the program Of any the
alter. Was displayed. Comic pictures were
the most abundant.
4 feature Of the program. haretofors
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-11

haps finish the job in the morning. ]
do mot think Lee intends to surrender
until compelled to do So
Thera was no sleep that night among
the Federal officers about Sheridan.
Sheridan had grasped the great prize Of
the campaign: he was across Lees path.
Couriers hurried back to carry the good
news to Ord's troops. who. though
weary. mended their pace for q long
night march. Before dawn they were
behind Sheridan, a wall Of steel across
the only avenue Of escape Of Lees fam
ished army.
Lees Last Council OF War.
That night in the still woods near APP
pomattox Courthouse Gen. Lee held his
last council Of war. There were present
of his generals the rugged Longstreet.
the active and able John B. Gordon. of
Georgia, and Fitxhugh Lee, commander
Of the cavalry, all that were left Of Lees
corps commanders.
Gen. Gordon In his memoirs describes
Lees last council thus:
1T met in the woods at his hcadQuar-
tiers, and by low-burning bivouac fire.
There was no tent there no table. no
chairs and no camp stools. On blankets
spread upon the ground or on saddles at
commander. 'ss
1T would be impossible to give the
words that were spoken. 80 The let
tiers of Gen. Grant asking surrender and
the replies thereto evoked discussion
as to the fate Of the Southern people.
There was some discussion as to the
possibility of forcing a passage through
Grants lines and saving a small portion
Of the army.
I'm no hour of the great war did Gen.
Lees masterful characteristics appear
to me so conspicuou sas they did at that
last council. We knew by our own ach-
ing hearts that his was breaking Yet
he commanded himself. and stood calm
ly facing and discussing the long-dread
ed inevitable.
1T was finally determined that .
We should attempt at daylight to cut
through Grants lines"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-11
POLICE CLERK HAS
COCKROACH AS PET
Intelligent "Blatide" Will Perform
Tricks for Master-Shuns
Other COMPANY.

Grand Rapids, Mich, April 1o-The
nelght or efficiency in cultivating pets
has been reached by Edgar s. Aldridge,
a clerk at police headquarters here He
has a pet cockroach. 1t abides in some
or the numerous crevices in the floor
and easement OF his ONCE. It has be-
como very fond Of Aldridge When he
comes on duty It scurries spiritsdly about
a large telephone desk or perches itself
on his fingers. When either Of the two
other clerks are on duty, II hides away
and cannot be found. Never once does
It venture forth after Aldridgs leaves,
but the moment he returns and gives .
peculiar Kissing call with his puysed lips
It appears. a. II By magic. ana Quavers
Its long antsrnas IN welcome.
"Ah. there. Blat!" the clerk win call
IN greeting. 'How's tho world today?"
In return Blat Ian abbreviation q
"Blatidae." the scientific name Of the
cockroach family. will stretch its f1ns
sheen Of wings and scamper about de-
lightedly. Then. when the clerk OK.
tends finger it will run up on It and
remain in an attitude of repose until
tapped Oft to the desk again.
When Aldrtdge holds q pen or pencil
perpcndfcularlv to a paper It will ap-
proach cautiously and place its head at
the point. Then it will revolve itself in .
circle around It many times. AldridSe
takes no credit to himself for this stunt,
be says. IT Is characteristic Of the cock
roach family.
The life Of 4 cockroaeh 10 not very
icng. and AldTidge has already prepared
himself for tho inevitable separation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-11

was going, when all OF a suddenSplash!
splash.-over went the bucket and rolled
the blue paint all over they sky. He was
so frightened that he did not know what
to do. SO he took out his pocket hand
kerchief and tried to wipe it off. but ii
was dry and he couldn't get it off.
Just then one of the Gods came out
and saw what had happened. He was
terribly angry and called out: Who has
done this?'
Then he spied tho young man. Did
you do that?' Then he added: 4 know
you did for there Is some paint on your
shoes. Your punishment will be that you
must stay in this part OF the sky for
days, but sometimes a person called Rain
will take your place and then you may
go anywhere you like while you are rest
ing
"All the Gods hated blue, for it hurt
their eyes. so they went away and
were never heard OF again.
And when 1t rains you will know that
Sun is having rest.
THAT is why the sky is blue"
Poems OF Childhood.
Here is her title poem, THE Birds
The beautiful birds, they sing to me;
They fly far ever the wide. oren sea;
They sing their Iretty songs to me
In my old, old apple tree.
Here is one entitled "A Little Baby
little baby:
What good ! do
can make people havr-
BY my cheerful coocoo.
sm : littl. girl.
What rood can l do!
can NY TO he good.
I can Try to be true.
MY Mother" follows:
My moths- is SO sueet and fair
she has such pretty golden hair
1t almost takes my breath away
When she comes out with to play.
Here is a little poem entitled THE
Hunting Horn which shows that Myra
is fond Of the chase:
Hear the hunting horn
Early in the MON;
With Eounds after hare
On ny big black mare
We so dashing away
Fast fields full of hay
IL makes me feel happy
The rest Of the day.
years in Europe. remaining most Of the
time at Lausanne. Switzerland. where
they attended the Cyrano School. 1t
was at this institution that the children
of Mrs. Grover Cleveland studied. The
children talk French fiuently.
Rode Horseback with Officers,
Myra is greatly interested in horses
and she has become an accomplished
rider. In Lausanne she rode bareback
with the cavalry officers, who were very
fond of her. Myra and Ruth both took
An active part in the winter sports of
Switzerland. becoming proficient on skis.
Myra is very fond of athletics and Is a
good tennis player. She is an Unsuitable
reader and she spends much time writ
ing short stories. She hopes before long
to break into the big magazines, and
her ambition is to become a great liter
airy light.
Myra attends the Misses Timlow's
Cloverside School at Sixteenth street and
Scott Circle, where her English teacher
is watching with interest her literary de-
velopment. Her teacher says she has a
wonderfully active Imagination. She
now is paying particular attention to
literary form and style.
Ruth attends the National Cathedral
School for Girls. Gerry, tho youngest
child. IL an accomplished violinist and
has studied abroad. Ruth and Myra are
very fond OF dancing.
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Ever Hear Of Such Things?

New York. April 1o-while testifying
against pickpocket. Detective Frank
Cassassa was the victim OF ono Of tho
light-nngered gentry.
New York, April 1o.-Ten out Of every
100 persons walking on Forty-second
street are insane. according to Superin-
tendent z. B. Johnstone, Of the rlneland
a.. ~ Insane Asylum. but he stated
they were harmless. belonging to the
abnormal" class.
Phnlipsburg. N. J., April 1A-Threatsn-
Ing violence to any one who approaches
food, Mary Donnolly, aeed N armed
with the leg Of table q standing guard
over her househeA eGsees IN an old ahaek
from which she 4 being ejeeteA
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81 Want Divorces in New York.

New York. April 1o.-In the Supreme
Court the spring rush of divorce cases
started when eighty-seven couples ap-
peared in the three parts Of the court
Every variety OF marital difficulties was
shown in the array of bills.
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uninterrupted in Washington, was the
singing Of . soloist. his songs being II.
Illustrated by motion pictures. Tho singer
was Harry Chick. star performer at Mr.;
Moore's Garden Theater In Ninth street
accompanied by Mrs. Chick. The Murphy
Brothers. performers in local theaters;
Helen Wren. 4-year-old soloist. and Mr.,
Moore, also q singer. were on the pro-
gram.
Louis F. Zinkham. superintendent Of
the jail and Washington Asylum Hos
pital. conducted the singing Of the In
mates. from whom q women's quartet
was selected.
Special guests Of the affair were the
nurses in the hospital and the staff Of
physicians and surgeons.
Tho band and chorus were the music
organisations from Killopolis Grotto OF
the Mystic Order Of Yelled Prophets. En-
chanted Realm. A. F. and A. NJ. The
entertainers were taken to the jail In
cabs furnished by the Royal Blue Line
and the Seeing Washington" line. while
the films were loaned by the Mutual
Film Company, Keystone Company.
Warner Company. and the Washington
Film Exchange.
J. A. K. Moore. father Of the patron
Of the affair. managed the performance.
He was assisted by Fred Henke and
Charles Plunkett. managers Of two Of
the Moore theaters.
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RUTH GERRY AND MYRA MORGAN (readng from left right
daughters Of Dr. and Mrs. William Gerry Morgan Ruth and Ma
picture taken Lausanne Switzerland where they studied for
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