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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
RETIREMENT OF THE AGED EMPLOYEES OF GOVERNMENT
 SOUGHT sY PoMERENE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Senator Pomerene win draft O bill some time this month providing for Q contrlbu- tory retirement plan for Federal em- ployees He held Q conference with Herman " Craven. @ member of the Civil Service Commission. Other con ferences are to be held with Commits sioners Mcnhenny and Galloway. Un- der the contributory plan the burden would fall both on the government and on the employee.
 Senator Pomerene's attention to this subject. aside from his personal in- tgrest Tn lt, lies in the fact that he is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Civil Service and Retrenchment.
 The conference held recently did not result In definite conclusions re- garding what should so Into the meas ure. Senator Pomerene indicated, however, that the measure to be draft ed. will follow in principle at least, the recommendations made by the Civil Service Commission .n its re- cetly published annual report.
 The commission there said:
 Tn the establishment of improved administrative methods difficulty has been found ln dealing with superan- nuated employees. The commission does not regard superannuatIon as an of the merit system. but deals with the subject of retirement because of its relation to improved administrative methods. Superannua- ton IS older than the Civil Service act. and any increase is not a result of the merit system Examinations and efficiency ratings tend to mini mize superannuation by exposing in. capacity that otherwise would be hid den
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
SMALLEST KINGDOM
 IN DANGER

LONDON, Jan. 12. - Montenegro. smallest Kingdom involved in the Eur open war, Is being crumpled up by the Austrian armies much after the fashion of the invasion of Serbia by the Germans and Bulgarians, accord ing to reports received today from the Bankans.
 An official dispatch from cettijne says that Mount Loyeen, a Montene- grin stronghold, has failed into the hands of the enemy and that tho Aus trians are in possession of stragetIc passes in the DinarIc Alps. The Mon tenegrin troops, aided by the rem nants of tbe Serbian armies, also have evacuated Berane.
 Bitter cold weather has not stop ped the fierce fighting in Bukowina and Bessarabia, according to adyices from Bucharest. No decision has been reached, although 1t Is predicted that the Austro-German force cannot long withstand the attack of the superior Russian forces.
 According to Paris office commun- ique today German drive is expect cd on the Western front, and great have been made by the entente troops to repeal 1t. Hundreds of tons of ammunition are passing through to the trenches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
CIVIL SERVICE QUIZ
 FOR POSITION OF MATE

The U. S. Civil Service comm's- sion announces that @ mate examina- ton will be held January 2S. 1916. 10 fnl existing vacancies as first and second mate. S12OO and S10S0 per an- nun. respectively. on both the steam CT Jacobs" and the steamer Davis" at For, Gibbon. Alaska The age limits for this examination are 20 10 30 years. Applicants who desire Co be considered for first mate must have license for the Yukon river; for second mate experience on the Yukon river is required. Applicants with ex- perience n Alaskan waters, other than Yukon river. will be considered for vacancies 1nat may occur else where. if they hold the proper ucens- es. Applicants for this examination should fle application Form 1900. which may be secured from the local secretary of the Board of Civil Ser vice Examiners. Surveyor Generals office. Juneau. Alaska with the sec retary. 11th Civil Service District. Seattle. Wash. by January 2S. 1916. The examination consists only ot H. ing Form 1900. together with the re- quired license.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
Montenegro Being Crushed by yAustro-HungarianA Army
AMERICANS SHOT BY RENEGADES
 AT CHIHUAHUA

FL PASo, Jan. 12.-Seventeen men. all believed to be Americans, were taken from train near Chihuahua City and shot by order of General Rodriguez, Q villa staff officer. ac- cording to a report received here yes terday. Only one of the party es- capped death, 1t is declared.
 The news chme through belated refugees from the few districts which are still under Villas control. and full particulars were not available. It is said that the Americans were lined up against a wall and shot by firing squad of bandits who were in q drum ken condition.
 Carranzista soldiers are on the march toward Chihuahua, and 1t is understood Carranza has promised to avenge the outrage, # the news is found to be correct.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
MRS. W.M EBNER PASSES AWAY
 IN CALIFORNIA

Mrs. William Nj. Ebner. for many years resident of Juneau. passed away in Los Angeles lust night, sue cumbing to an Illness of over a years standing. A message was received this morning by the Behrends Bank. from Mir. Ebner. announcing that the end had come. While ,t was gener- ally known that Mrs. Ebner's health was not improving. it was not known that she was SO near death and the announcement was a keen shock to a wide circle of friends here. She was 50 years old and is survived by her husband and a daughter, Mrs. Howell Fl. Kennedy. Of Berkeley, Calf.
 Six years ago MT. Ebner was fore ed to move Co California. for the benefit of Mrs. Ebner's health AL though she loved Alaska. and wanted to make here home in Juneau perma- nently. Mrs. Ebner continued to al here. and the family finally settled in Hollywood. a suburb of Los Angeles. Within a short time Mrs. Ebner's health returned. and twice she visited Juneau with her husband. the latter having mining interests here. She expressed the hope on the occasion of her last visit here two years ago that at some future date she could return here to reside.
 The funeral likely will take place in Los Angeles. although no announce ment to this effect was contained In the telegram received here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
HAY WANTS MILITIA
 INCREASED IN LIEU .t- @al OF GREATER ARMY

:; WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-Represen- tative Hay of Virginia. chairman of the House committee on military af- fairs has gone on record rs opposed to the military program of the ad- ministration. Instead of raising ar adeduate continental army. he favors the strengthening of the National Guard of tho various states. This could be done without the great cost of the administration program, ho asserted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
RUSS BANKERS COME TO U. s.
 SEEKING LOAN

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.- Two Rus sian bankers are on their way to the United States, seeking a $100.0O0,0OO loan for the Russian government, ac- cording to The World today. It is said that the terms of the loan will be similar to those under which the halfbilllon dollar loan to France and England was made.
 J. p. Morgan and other financiers prominent ip the underwriting of the AngloFrench loan declined today to comment on the announcement in The World.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
FAIRBANKS IS TO SUPPLY FIFTY TONS OF TUNGSTEN
 BY PARCEL POST ROUTE

FAIRBANKS, Jan. l2.-Approx.- mately twelve thousand dollars will be added to tho postal receipts of the Fairbanks office making 1t an office of the second class by the shipment of fifty tons of tungsten ore to the out side by parcel post. The shippers arc Johnson & Ewers whose mine is lok- ing extremely good. The lead has been traced for many hundreds of feet and shaft has been sunk for fifty feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
U. S. MARSHAL ERwIN AeRE

United States Marshal l.. E. Erwin. of the Fourth Division, arrived on the Jefferson and will remain at the AL askan Hotel until the next steamer for the Westward. Mir Erwin has just returned from trip to Washing ton and while there explained satis- factorily certain small charges that had been preferred. Mir. Erwin will go into Fairbanks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
NEwLANps cRiTlclzEs
 TARIFF AND BANK REFORMS

WASHINGTON. Jan. l2.- Senator Francis G. Newlands, Democrat, of Nevada. attacked his party's record in the Senate today, delivering q long prepared address. in which he criti- cized the tariff changes and bank reforms.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12

 BOARD FOR
 THE TARIFF

WASHINGTON. Jan. 42.-Presl- ldent Wilson Is giving consideration to the proposal that he recommend to Congress the creation of non-par. tisan tariff commission This fact be- came known here today. It was known that when President Wilson went to Hot Springs on his honey moon he took his memoranda on the subject prepared by several of his ad- visers in whom he has confidence. Since returning the president has in- timated that the advantage of the pro- posal has appealed to him.
 It has been pointed out to the Pres ident that the business interests of the country are particularly anxious to put an end to the serious disturb. aces which arise In authority every time the tariff ls altered. These in- terests desire to escape from their awkward positions between the upper millstone. represented by the Repub- leans. and the neither millstone, rep resented by the Democrats.
 Doubt and Uncertainty.
 There is doubt and uncertainty for months prior to the tarin revision The effect on business is bad. More over. the present system permits 'jokers" to be placed in the statute books with profit for the beneficiarles at the expense of the people.
 Such a condition could not obtain under a real tarlff commission. A body such as has been proposed would be free from influences. would be. in fact. an economic supreme court which would investigate and receive the facts in connection with every line of industry and determine thereon the exact amount of protection which should be accorded. In other words, a change in rates would be based upon scientific facts and not upon political considerations.
 Reflection on Law Feared.
 The President has been apprehen- siye that advocacy of tariff com mission would be regarded as re- flection upon the Underwood-sim- mons tariff bill. in the shaping of which he played such an important part He also has entertained the view that the federal trade commission and the bureau of domestic and foreign commerce of the Department of Com. merce have ample powers to invosti- gate and recommend tariff changes.
 But the Republicans say the federal trade commission is in reality a Dem ocratic body, and that they are not represented at all in it's membership. As appointed by the President the committee comprises three Democrats and two Progressives, consequently the Republicans hold their doctrines could not receive any consideration from such tribunal.
 AS to the bureau Of domestic and foreign commerce, It's personnel, 1t is pointed out. is dependent upon the wh.m of the chief of the department of commerce.. Its reports and recom- mendations. naturally would be in- fluenced by its negotiations.
 Trade Commission Too Buoy.
 AS matter of fact the federal trade commission would be extremee- ly reluctant to undertake the work of revising the tariR. Its time .s fully occupied by investigations into ques- tions in connection with corporations and price fixing. It .s interesting to note that some of the Democratic members of the commission. if not all. are in favor of a tarin commissin and have 80 advised the President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
FOUR FINAL CERTIFICATES
 FOR HoMEsTEADs IN ALASKA
 ISSUED BY LOCAL U. s. OFFICE

The first final certificates for home steads to be issued by the local Unit ed States land office were accomplish ed today when rights were granted to William A. McPherson. Ole Martin, Gaston w. Smalley. and John D. Johnson. The homesteads are locat- ed in the vicinity Of Seward and come under the surveys made by the Unit ed States government. The homestead
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
AUSTRALIA WILL TAKE OVER
 THE ENTIRE WHEAT CROP

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-A special to the New York Times says that Aust tralia will take over the entire wheat crop of that country .n order to as- sist farmers in disposing of their sur. plus. The country has crop of 150,- OOO,OOO bushels, of which 1SO,OO0,00O bushels is available for export.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
NATIONALISTS
 NO LONGER WILL
 FIGHT DRAFTING

LONDON, Jan. 12.-Irish National ,st leaders announced in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon that the Nationalists would not further op- pose the modified conscrlption bill which passed the Commons last week.
 It ls expected that the House of Lords will pass the Asquith bill at an early date.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
KILLED DEER-ARREsTED

Louis Ryan was arrested by Game Warden Mcdonald at Douglas today on the charge of Killing deer out of season. McDonald took his man be- fore United States Commissioner Marshall this afternoon and Ryan en- tered plea of guilty On account of his boat having sunk during the night Ryan was allowed to return to Douglas but will appear tomorrow for sentence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
FILIPINO FREEDOM
 URGED BY CLARKE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.- Senator Clarke of Arkansas introduced yester- day resolution to withdraw the sov- oreignty of tho United States from the Philippines and to recognize an Independent government in the isl ands.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
cAReENTERs MEET FRIDAY

me score of carpenters who decid- ed to organize 9 local last Monday night will hold another meeting Fri- day evening In the dining room of the Circle City Hotel. A. J. Raber. the secretary. stated today that all business and tradesmen of Juneau are asked Go attend the Friday night meeting and learn for themselves just what the local carpenters are desirous of doing. Late yesterday and during today Secretary Raber was occupied much of the time by taking signatures of carpenters who signified intention to join the local.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
ENGLISH REPORTED TRYING
 TO PURCHASE GERMAN STEEL

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-A Berlin Overseas News Agency says English manufacturers during the war have tried to purchase German steel, but German works have declined to sell. From July, 1914. to June, 1916, the proportion to German export steel sales to total business was 22.SS per cent. while .n preceding year 1t was 45.S7 per cent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
BAR ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS WANT
 TAFT APPOINTED

NEW YORK. Jan. 12.-seven for mer presidents of the American Bar Association have written to President Wilson, urging the appointment of former President W. H. Taft to the vacancy on tho supreme court bench. caused by the death of Justice Jos eph R. Lamar.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
BILL TO CONTROL ALL THE
 INSURANCE FIRMS PRESENTED

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-senator Weeks has introduced by request q bli to provide constitutional amend ments to bring control of all insurance companies under the federal govern ment It is said that uniformity in the insurance laws throughout several states would be acceptable to most of tha ,oroost ,~.-...~-.i~.. ~--a' 4~-- --'.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
EsrArg eaows AANDsoMELY

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 12.-In the final adjudication of the estate of C. J. Harrah. former president of the Mldvale Steel company, who d,ed in 1890. approximately SS,OOO,OOO is to be distributed among the heirs. less Q counsel fee of s1OO.OOO to be paid the attorney for the executors. When the estate came into the hands of the executors $25 years ago 1t was appraised at S65o,ooO
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
BERLIN INVESTIGATES
 UNITED STATES CONSUL

BERLIN, Jan. 12.-Germany is mak- ing an official investigation of the statements that Edward Higgins. U S. counsel at Stuttgart has made hos tile remarks about the German gov ernment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
WOMEN WANT PREPAREDNESS

NEW YORK. Jan. 12.-A campaign for "preparedness" will henceforth oc- cupy the woman's section of the Am erican Commission for Relief of Bel gium. as other agencies are now car ing for Belgium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
COMMERCIAL MEN ARRIVE

Several commercial men arrived on the Jefferson today. Among them were J. F. Moulton. of the Seattle Hardware Co.,, J. H. Nichoalds of Ar mour & Co.,, 4. Shyman, Jack Kissell. O. R. Hart. F. L. Morris and Rohr- hack.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
AMERICAN SECURITIES SELL

NEW YORK. Jan. 12.-The Bank of England Is selling approximately $500, 900 of American securities day, ac- cording to prominent bankers here. who are in close touch with the sit- uatlon both here and abroad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
MoRE WORK oE rAg cENsoRs

NEW YORK, Jan. l2.- Paris newspaper guesses on amount of re- cent loan subscription were so exag- gerated they were deIeled by the cen sor. From the heading Loan of Vic tory" the first day, the papers chang. ed to "The Victory of the Loan" with one estimate of ,O0o.OOO,OOO as total of subscription. Authorities feared some loyal subscribers would refrain under impression their subscriptions were no longer necessary
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
eRlTAIN BLAMED

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-Represen- tative Foss of Ohio declared in the House yesterday that Great Britain's violations of the rights of neutrals were greater than Germany's
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
AND SOLD
 EMBRACE STATES

WASHINGTON. Jan. l2. - Heavy snows from the s.erras to Kansas have interrupted traffic at several point and extreme cold weather is reported throughout the country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
BIG MISSISSIPPI FLEET

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 12.- On February 15 @ fleet of SS steel barges will begin service on the Mississippi river be- tween New Orleans and St. Louis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
INVESTORS WILL COME
 RICK SAYS

Mayor John Beck returned on the Jefferson this noon from a short trip south. thoroughly exhlliarated and ready to plunge immediately Into bis vast personal business and at once take up certain municipal affairs. Mayor Beck left Juneau the day be- fore Christmas and reached Seattle four days later. During his trip south he only visited Seattle and Tacoma. but ln that time studied the financial situation
 There IS plenty Of mouey in the southern banks" said Mayor Beck flor every legitimate proposition. Mon- ev is looking towards the north and Juneau In particular. Everywhere l went was asked about the business condition of not only Juneau but of other parts of Alaska. Alaska seemed Co be the goal for which the working man and the investor expect to reach. Bankers have been thoroughly alive to the good results obtained from AL askan investments and their clients have always been advised to seek prof it in the north. This spring and sum- mer will see many substantial in- vestments made in Juneau and the surrounding country.
 On the Water Question
 "it appears that much has happen ed since ] left. At KetchilSan first learned of the water agitation. I read iu The Empire the propositions sub mltted and the views expressed by my colleagues In the council. can tell you right now. am against a sec ond water system in Juneau. If there ss any probability of the city purchas- ing the present system. am with that scheme. The city would then have an income at the start. We are now just safely emerging from our financial obligations and new wa ter system to be built by the city would place us in a bad financial con- dition. d'd not learn while in Seat tle when MT. Lewis would come north but ! certainly believe the special committee should consult him upon his arrival and insist that he better the system or enter into an agree ment for its sale to the city of Ju- neau.
 One Phone System Enough
 'T notice that an application has been made for another telephone sys- tenn. do not know why we need another system. I believe In one good system. but at that. if anyone can convince the city that they have the capital sufficient for the installation Of another system. a franchise could ba granted. The new concern would be the loser. not tho city. H results believed for were not attained.
 "S'nce returning here this noon. l have been asked if would continue my meat business. l can say right now. that hereafter I will devote the greater part Of my attention to my duties as president of the First Ma tional Bank. but win also retain my ownership of the Alaska Meat con- pany and supervise its operation. That you can say Is conclusiye.s 7''
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
RECEIVER FOR BIG BUSINESS.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 12.-A receiver has been asked for the Hargadine- -McKit- trick Dry Goods Company of st. Louis owner of a History office and mercan- tile building covering an entire block.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
WHAT DOES THIS MEANT
 WAR FOR TWO YEARS YETI

NEW YORK. Jan. 12.-The Italian government is bidding in the United States for munitions and supplies for 1917 delivery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
col lIMelA lcE BL LocKEp

PORTLAND. Jan. 12.-The Colum- bia river is blocked with ice above Portland. and navigation on the river is at a standstill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
rIeHr POSTPONED

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.- The Fred Welsh-Johnny Dundee fight has been Indefinitely postponed. t was m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12

Mrs. George Ziegler. wife of the su- psrintendent of the Juneau Water Company returned today from Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-12
AuERTA NEAR DEATH

FL PAso. Jan. 12.-General Huerte Is sinking, and very little hope is held
The sun., 1916-08-19
WIFE LOSES ACTION
TO FREE WANAMAKER
Court RecOmmits Him to Asy-
lum on Testimony He Has
Scnile Dementia.

On the report OF Drs. Arthur c. Brush
and Frederick G.. Eastman that their ex-
animation OF Louis Cass wanamaker. IS
wears old, convinced them the aged man
was suffering from senile denentia n
unit TO be at large, Supreme Court JUS
tice Crane yesterday dismissed the writ
OF habeas corpus obtained by Mrs.
Emma wanamaker Of II South Portland
avenue. and recommitted Wanamaker to
Kings Park state Asylum. The court
stipulated Wanamaker might he 70.
moved TO a private sanitarium upon APP
plication to the proper authorities. .
Mrs. wanamakcr had her husband
committed to the asylum on August :.
A week later she applied for his release,
saving she signed the papers for his
commitment without understanding their
contents.
Commenting upon Mrs. Wanamaker's
testimony. Justice Crane said
AS far as his (Wanamaker's) wires
story il concerned. she stultifies herself
I am inclined to believe her statements
in the first instance were true. and that
her attitude OF the stand was sumo
for the purpose Of accomplishing a re-
suit. I don't believe her story
Wanamaker was taken TO Kings Park
last night.
The sun., 1916-08-19
JOCKEY SID HAGCERTY
REALLY SIDNEY KAHN
Professional Rider Killed in
Race Identified as Column
bia Student.

II was learned yesterday that the
jockey. sid. Haggerty. who was killed
on Thursday when tho horse Stayaway
he was riding IN the half mile race at
the Pennington. y. j., County Fair. fell
with him in the homestretch was Sidney
Kahn. Columbia University student. and
only son of solomon Kahn, dealer in
metals, OF $50 Park avenue.
when the telegram notifying him that
the Jockeys identity had been learned
through papers found in his clothing
was handed to Mr.. and Mrs. Kahn both
collapsed and have been under the care
OF physicians since. Sidney Kahn would
have been 90 years old yesterday.
1t was young Kahn's love OF horses
which led him to take to riding AZ a
professional, strongly against the wishes
OF his parents, who knew OF HIS riding
but d!sapproted of II. He always rode
under an assumed name. "A different one
each time.
Tive weeks & he applied for and ac-
Cepted a job as hostler under the name
Of Sidney Todd at the Shcepshead Bay
Speedway In order to be among the
horses and cowboys at the stampede.
ON Tuesday n week ago his was the
pony In the cowboys half mile pony
express race. which too "A seven foot
wire fence rather than crash into a piln
OF fallen ponies and cowboys in front OF
him. Theodore Roosevelt, who was a
guest that day, saw the daring jump and
sent for the rider to congratulate him on
his pluck n Workmanship, and learned
that Todd was not "A cowboy. but Sidney
Kahn.
At Pennington Kahn wore the silks OF
the McKenna stables. In the half mile
race on Thursday his horse and tive
others went down on the last turn. with
Kahn at the bottom. His skull wal
fractured.