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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
FACTS ABOUT TIE NEW
 pREAoNAue9r PgNNsYlWN'A

Here are some facts about the new superdreadnaught Pennsylvania. char acterlzed by Secretary of War Jose phus Daniels and the worlds most powerful battIeship, which was yester- day launched at Newport News. Va, and christened by Miss Elizabeth kolb, of Germantown. Por In the presence of a notable company
 She is 625 feet long. longer than any other ship in tho United States navy. She will displace 32,500 tons' She will carry 12 fourteen-nch guns as her main armament She win cost when fully armed more than Sl2OO0,' 900. Despite her great length she has 9 beam of only 97 feet. so that she can safely so through tho Panama canal. Her armour consists of a main belt eighteen inches deep and fourteen inches thick extending far below the water line. She Is built to attain a speed of between 2S and 24 knots
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
BRINGS GOLD FROM
 THE GRANITE MINE

VALDEZ. March 5.-Ray Willard, sue or the Granite mine. has returned 10 Valdez on the B. F M. bringing Q gold brick valued in excess of S9.O0O He reports that good pro- gress is being made in the instaila- dou Of the new machinery at the Gran ite and that the new stamp mill will be workins at an early date this spring (Vaidez Prospectorl
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
LEelsLArnRE CAN
ASSESS PRoPERT

CoRpovA. March -Exsenator J.. V Ray. president of the first Terri. passed at che lirst session of tho les- isiatpre were only makeshifis and that permanent regulations wlll probably be made at this session At the time of the ilrst session the Territory had no money and th9 ask Of assessing che property of the canneyles, etc. would have been impossible The as. sessment of the value oi cannecies may be suaged by Che fact that che sum ol sSI000.000 Is invested iu the canneries Of Alaska Mr. Ray loo. ieves that tho work of taxing these cannerles will De carried out this sea son lCordova Timesl
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
VETERAN ALAsKANs
 GUESTS AT LUNCHEON

SEATTLE, March 11.-Members of the executive committee of Che Alas ka bureau of the new Chamber Of Commerce were hosts to five veteran Alaskans at the bureaus regular week ly luncheon meeting yesterday at the Arctic Club. The guests were Capt J. A. o'Brien, Of the steamship Vic. toria, Charless Ross. of Iditarodi Hen ry Roden, of Juneau; L. S. Robe, of Knik. and D. l.. Whittemore of Sew ard.
 Captain O'Brien told the committee Of navigating Northern waters, inc cluding the Yukon. as early as 1S7l, and of the imperative need for sur veys and aids to navigation in the North Roden emphasized the trans Dortaeon requirements Of the Terri tory. declaring that in addition to rail roads the Northland needs many new wagon roads and trails. Robe a min ing operator. spoke on the transporta- ton problem as 1t affects the mining industry
 Ross. a banker. paid tribute to Seattle flnanclers for their assistance in developing the Territory and said that such aid is absolutely necessary if development in Alaska Is to contin- ue The change in business conditions in the Northland during tho lest eigh- teen years was the subject of Q short address by Whittemore.- Seattle Times.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
TURNER'S DANCE SATURDAY.
 NIGHT

In order to give my patrons more room and better ventilation l have leased the SKATING RINK BUILD ING for my Saturday night dances. The hall will be cleaned up and made comfortable so that everyone may en- joy a pleasant evening. There will be no more of my dances given in Miss Gulick's Studio My dance next Sat urday night, March 20, win be given in the SKATING RINK BUILDING. Tell your friends about 1t.
 R. L. TURNER, Mgr. 4.15.ft
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
DISEASE DEcimATlNo
 EAGLE CITY INDIANS

FAIRBANKS. Feb. 22.-Iu hts regu- lar monthly report as 60 general com ditions in his-district John B. Powers, deputy marshal at Easle informs Mar shal L T. Erwin that there are not as many natinves there this winter as there were last year The death rate tor the year 1914 was high. due to disease that has been prevalent. The white population remains about the same, and business activities show iittia change
 Fresh meat has been plentiful this winter, and both miners and ma. dives have had no difficulty in this line although the caribou herds have not been as large as in previous years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
egTERssUReH LUMeERlNe
 INDUSTRY STARTS UF

PETERSBURG. March 1s.- Erie Ness started yesterday with his boat, bunkhouse scow, and crew for Thom. as Bay to begin logging operations. He has a contract to get out 10000 feet of piiing for the P. C. & N p. Company after which be will log l. 500.000 feet of timber in the vicinity of Rake for the Worthen Lumber com. pany of Juneau. Petersburg Re- port)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
PETERSON CANNOT
CARRY PASSENGERS

SKAGWAY, March 1S.-The eovern- men boat Peterson. which for some time past has acted as a passenger carrier between HaineS and Skagway. made her last voyage yesterday in that capacity Henceforth the only ones the vessel will convey between tho two points mentioned win be peo- pie belonging to the army post at Fort w r. Seward.
 The new order of things will leave e good opening for some one to put on 9 small passenger boat on the run from Skagway to Haines. which, we believe. could in short time be made 9 paying investment-(Skagway Al. askan)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

labor to the effect that en employment bureau be established ot Fairbanks. Mr. Deaf is wiling to do what he ean In that regard and has given such as. surance to che commissioner of labor
 lFairhanks Cltzen)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
In Our set

Now this is Q secret and you must not tell anybody"
 Rest assured chat won't tell that secret to anybody dear ] have no de-. sire to figure as female Rip Van weeks old (Louisvine CourlerJour- nai.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

AMONG TEE THEATRES.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

Two seen better days, num-" said the tramp at the door. "T once did business in Wall Street"
 You surprise me" said the sym pathetic housewife. Did you deal ln stocks and bonde?"
 "No mum. Pencils wug me line."- Birmingham Age-Herald.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

Everything that we handle from nails Go Kitchen cabinets. in orther words. OUR STOCK. is selected with the greatest care
 g We know that the successful and paying business is built on the princi- pat oi people being attracted to our store and coming again.
 That Is why we want our goods Co givo satisfaction. We want your trade now and we want to hold it
 Aside from the quality there is piioe. We can meet the terms and h- gures Of any retail hardware house and can peat those Of the mail order house f you'll give us the chance. 2 You and ourselves would both be better of for your patronage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

Manolln, guitar and banjo lessone. Alice M. Jordlson. studio. 5 and,e, Car side Building. s-4-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

The Empire has more readers than any other Alaska paper '''
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

An oad9 in mo Empire rsaoheo oy. erybody.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

MINK SETS - At reduced market rates, Inquire at Wills store. S-s-1m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

Empire want adg- set results
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
EXpL AINe wAR TAX

--7'- -77------ ----7 70 District Attorney Both has receiv- ed notice from David J. Williams, col
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

You and ourselves would both be better oa lor your patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
COOPER SILENT ON
 MONTGOMERY TRIP
COnfers With Henderson. Interesting Rumors of Of
 fers Made to Former

B. H. Cooper associate member-elect of the railroad commission. returned yes- terday from visit to Montgomery. He declined to discuss the object of his visit or its result.
 However an interesting report was cir culated to the end that he went to Mont gomery on invitation of Governor-eect Henderson, that in Montgomery the two conferred and that two subjects occupied the time of the conference. One of the topics, it is said, was the creation of a public utility commission to take place of the railroad commission, and to be composed of the members-elect of the commission. step. which, it is generally believed, is favored by Mir. Henderson.
 The other topic which was discussed. it is said, though in no way confirmed. was in regard to the filling of the posi- tion of president of the commission. It has been understood that Mir. Henderson would name s. P Kennedy, present chief clerk of the commission, to the presi- dency. According to the report, how ever, the place was offered to MT. Coop CT. However. the term of the president of the board is one of two years, where as MT. Cooper has been chosen to fill a position for four years.
 It is known that irrespective of the truth or falsity of the rumor, MT. Coop CT will abide by the verdict of the peo- pie and serve them for four years. Dur ing his term he will continue to reside in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
ENSLEY RAIL MILL
 WILL RUN THIS WEEK
Announcement Follows the Order for 38,OOO Tons of
 Rails From l.. & N.

The Ensley rail mill will be operated during the present week by reason of the recent Louisville and Nashville order for $500 tons of rail for 1915 delivery The operations will be the same as during the past seven days. The company authorized the operations for last week, hoping that work might be continued for another week, and the Louisville and Nashville order made that hope come true. The operations will not continue indefinitely, unless some additional orders are secured
 The officials are very sanguine over the outlook for additional orders during the next few weeks, which will start the new year off rather auspiciously It is stated that the greatest optimism is felt among those deeply interested in operations at Ensley and the hope is entertained that there will soon be issued statement of operations constantly instead of week by week announcements. which has been necessary in the past few months.
 The operation of the rail mill affects a large number of men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
CALOMEL IS MERCURY. II SiCKENS!
 CLEAN LIVER AND BOWELS GENTLY
Don't lose days work! If liver is sluggish bowe>
 constipated take 'Dodson's Liver Tone"

personal money-back guarantee that each spoonful will clean your sluggish liver better than dose of nasty calomel and that 1t won't make you sick.
 Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver med fclne. You'll know it next morning be- cause you will wake up feeling fine. your liver will be working. your headache and dizziness gone, your stomach will be sweet and your bowels regular. You will feel like working you'll be cheerful; full of vigor and ambition.
 Dodson's Liver Tone is entirely .vege- table, therefore harmless and cannot sal ivate. Give 1t to your children. Millions of people arc using Dodson's Liver Tone il stead of dangerous calomel now. Your druggist will tell you that the sale of calomel Is almost stopped entirely here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
If You Could Only
 Be a Stomach
You'd Go to Bed Rather Sore at the
 Work You'd Have to Do


 You'd Go to Bed Rather Sore at the Work You'd Have to Do Fancy master that works horse so long, without rest that the poor old beast at last has to go to the bone pile Fancy yourself doing the same thing with your stomach--the noblest of all our physical organs.
 Just imagine yourself devoting hours of ceaseless work to the digestion of-a meal which you cannot digest because of wrongful ingredients given to you by the blood. t...s
 Is not man very foolish to imagine a raw sick stomach capable of good work when the juices it receives are so filled with ailxali or acid that they act ually eat the stomach memmrane? Do you not know from common sense point of view that to continue such a course means not only the impairment Of your stomach but of all digestive organs as we'll?
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets go into your stomach just like food They are so pow erful in health giving qualities that al- most instantly the work of digestionsis inn proved. They ease up the stomach's work. They go into the blood and balance 1t per fectly. Thus, when the stomach calls for new juices at your next meal you are able to furnish them.
 Your common sense will tell you that so great an aid to digestion as Stuart's Dy yspepsia Tablets could not be in every drug store. unless demanded after trial by all ciasses of stomach sufferers.
 No more are they a doubtful quality. They have passed a rigid examination by all manner of stomach and digestive tests, and they have been awarded the diploma of American patronage. Theirs has been the practical test.
 Stuart's Dyspepaa Tablets are for sale at all druggists at 60c box.
 Send coupon below today and we will ar once send you by mail a sample free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

You're bilious! Your liver is sluggish. . You feel lazy, dizzy and all knocked cut. Your head is dull. your tongue is coated; breath bad; stomach sour and bowels constipated. But don't take sal ivating calomel. It makes you sick, you raay lose days work.
 Calomel Is mercury or quicksilver which causes necrosis of the bones. Calomel crashes into sour bile like dynamite, breaking it up. That's when you feel that awful ns usea and cramping.
 If you want to enjoy the incest, gent Hest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced just take spoonful of harm less Dodson's Liver Tone tonight Your druggist or dealer sells you a 50-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone under my
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
EUFAULA

Eufaula, January 2-(Special )-The hoard of revenue of Barbour county has published a notice that bill will be in- troduced in the legislature. which con- venes at Montgomery January 12. to abol- ish the inferior court of Beat 5, which embraces the city of Eufaula and terri tory north and south of the city. The till will also provide for the establish ment of two justice of the peace courts, which will be filled by appointment by the governor in case the bill is passed and approved. Previous to 1918, there were two justices of the peace in Beat 5. The proposed change is contemplated in order to reduce the current expenses of the county. The action sof the board of revenue follows a petition presented to 1t by a number of residents of tho county.
 After many years service with the Ala hama National Guard. Maj. K. B. McKen- zie of this city, of the Third battalion. Second infantry. will not stand for re- election. It is reported that former Eufaullan, Capt. Carl H. Seals of Bir- ningham will be chosen in his place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
SUIT TO RECOVER
 MONEY FOR CHURCH

Cullman,. January 2.-(special. )--At- torneys Sample & Fitzpatrick have filed a suit in the chancery court on behalf of the building committee of the Sacred Heart Catholic church, which involves about $60,00O. The building committee is composed of the followine sentlemen: J. H. Karter. John K. 3eyer Emil Kramer, William Richard, Max Smith. J. H. Voss. H. O. Mages, F. H Hodscher, Joe Baier. Rev. Father Igna- ttus. The defendants are A. E. Walker as state superintendent of banks and in dividually, M. L. Robertson, agent Ger man bank and Hanover National bank of New York
 It appears that the Commercial Life Insurance company of Louisville lent the building committee $30.0OO. that under its charter or the laws of Ken lucky 1t could not lend this money direct to the building committee and the money was deposited with the Ger. man bank. The bank issued certificates of deposits for this money The cer- tifcates were indorsed by the building committee and turned over to the life insurance company. The building com mittee gave the bank six notes of t5000 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
HUNTSVILLE

Huntville, January 2-.(Special) )-Thc November report of the business done at tke Huntsville dispensarv shows that the net profits for the month amounted to s3ss3.3O and profits to the amount of $3SS3.33 have been divided as follows: City of Huntsville, $500: county of Madison, $500; state of Alabama, s3S3.33 The num- Der of sale4 made was 24.150, amounting to $11, o.55, the daily average being $4s9 56 and the largest days sales being S1357. 20. Total profits that have been netted since the opening of the dispensary amount to $l45, ,2S4.31.
 Local weather records for the last 16 years show that December 15, 1914, was the coldest December day in that period the temperature being six above zero, but the mean temperature of the month was near the average.
 Tobe Quick, well known citizen under sentence of one year for killing a man named Howard, about a year ago, has been arrested and placed in jail, the gov ernor having refused to pardon him. He lad been at liberty under parole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
MAYNARD ISt RECOVERING Will Be Several Days Before He Win Be Able to Resume His Duties

It will be several days before Harry c. Maynard. vice president of the Southern School of Musical Art, who was badly injured in an accident at Eighteenth street and Avenue D last Wednesday morning, win be able to resume his duties at the school, accord Ing to the report of friends. Mr. May nard Is at tho residence of w. s. Ghep herd. S04 Fourteenth avenue, south.
 It was stated last night at the ehep- herd residence that MT. Naynard was resting nicely but that he had suffered serious bruises besides bodily shock was stated. however, that Robert Law renee. the vocal director who was with Nr. Maynard at the time of the ac- cident. had practically recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Glee Club Makes Hit

Greenville, January 2-(SpecIal.) The University of Alabama Glee cluL made striking impression with its concert here last evening at the Green vile opera house, where a large au- dience of Greenville's music lovers greeted them. The programme was re- ceived with appreciation by the whole audience and almost every number was encored.
 The quartet composed of Robert R. Crawford, D. C. Isbell. Fred 5ohn- son and Robert T. Simpson rendered several excellent selections that were given hearty reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
WOMAN KILLED
 IN SELMA FIRE

Selma. January 2.-tSpecial. j--one death and an aggregate damage amounting to $50, resulted from four alarms which the Selma fire depart ment was called upon to answer Sat urday. The first alarm was turned in Saturday morning shortly before VI o'clock when the department was called to the home of Mrs. c. J. Griffin. at the corner of Alabama and Maxey streets.
 Mrs. Griffin died Saturday afternoon shortly before o'clock as result of burns she received during the fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville. January 2.-(Special.) )--Miss Ellen Weaver died at her home on East Clinton street yesterday after an illness of several months. She was sister of the late Hal c. Weaver, who was for many years secretary of the Alabama grand lodge of Odd Fellows She was also a sister of Mrs. Lula Harris and Mrs. A. c. Williams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
New Realty Firm

The Bender Burdette Realty colGpany is the name of recently organized company for the purpose of dealing in real estate. r. I. Bender and R. l.. Burdette. the principals, are well known locally, both having been engaged In the real estate business here for some years. Mir. Burdette was for sometime with the Messer Real Estate and n- surance company, while Mir. Bender has been in business for some years here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Store Burned at Milo

Troy, January 2.--(Speciai J. The store of w. A. Ciowers at Milo con- taining the, rural station postoffice was burned this week. The postoffice loss included some stamps and stationery. The store had stock of goods valued at about &3000. which was insured for $1200
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

l.. F. Barr, formerly of Shreveport, La, where he was with a large lumber con- cern, has returned to Eufaua to operate farming and stock growing interests with his father, Capt. J. R. Barr, and his brother. John Barr. They have large plantation south of the city and several other farms, as well as timber interests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

The city public schools will reopen or Monday morning. Since the holidays be- gan December 2S the heating outfits ovel which there had been some complaint have been repaired. and it is stated that all
 the schools will be comfortable in future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

which damaged her home. When the fire was discovered in her home Sat- urday morning Mrs. Griffin made an effort to extinguish the flames and in doing her clothing caught fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

The Eufaula public schools. which have
 been closed for the past two weeks, will
 resume their sessions Monday morning. according to the announcement of Supt. H. l.. Upshaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
RAGLAND

Raglsnd. January 2.-(Special)-J. 0. Duboise, Jr., former cashier of the Bank of Ragland. resigned his place with this institution recently and has accepted a similar place with the Ashvile bank of this county. T. B. Harrison, who has been connected with the Coosa Cement company for sometime, has accepted the place made vacant by MT. Duboises resig- nation.
 While some huntsmen were out in the woods this week they ran across wild cat stilr' about two miles from here. Off, ficers were dispatched to the scene and drought in the "still." but the operators made their escape. Considerable beer was found, but no mountain dew had been left on the ground
 At the regular meeting of the city coun- cil last night, Robert Black of Coal City was elected chief of police. Mir. Black was formerly marshal of this town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

Mrs Alma Davis, 19 years old. wife of M. l.. Davis of Merrimack, died suddenly at her home late yesterday. She formerly lived in Manchester, Tenn, to which place tho body was sent today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
High School Building Ready

Clanton, January 3.-tSpecial. )--Ths 3 new high school building Is finished and Prof. c. c. Slaton will open the institution for the enrolment of pr pills January {.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

Major Mckenzie has served as captain of the Eufaula Rifles, major of the Third battalion and held other offices in the Second regiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
DECATUR

Decatur. January 2.-tSpecial)--E. Bernstein of Minsk, Russia, has just ar rived in Decatur on visit to his brother He left Russia one month after the wal in Europe commenced and says that Ger
 many is sure to win out in this fight. He says it took him nearly three months te get away from Russia on account of the strict watch that the Russian government was keeping on able-bodied men. MT. Bernstein is very familiar with tht war situation in Europe He says tha' the Germans are great deal stronger than the press reports give them credit He declares that in this country we art
 not receiving true reports of the war sit
 ua ton, because all of our reports com. from England and France, and the req
 German side of the situation Is not giver at all. s
 The Decaturs city council has authorized
 the purchase of body of land on thu Tennessee river front here for 5000 from
 James E. Penney of Birmingham. the land
 to be used as city wharf The dea
 was arranged by Mayor James A. Mel. son. This will be a fine thing for De- catur. as the city has never really had a city wharf. The wharf will be greatly
 improved and made one of the best on the Tennessee river.
 According to the records in the probate office here there were issued during the year 1914. just closed. 466 marriage ncensea in this county. Of this number there were 3of licenses issued to white people and 1C2 ..x - - Of the best records Cupid has ever made in Morgan county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

Every saving quoted is actudl-every item of fered is of the unquesrionable Porter quality, and includes clothing wants that men and boys need rolU.