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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03

 WILL TAKE THE
 LIQUOR CENSUS

This afternoon the liquor dealers of Juneau and Douglas were called before Judge Jennings and given their instructions as to the steps ne cessary to have their licenses re- newed for the next year.
 The instructions of the court were practically she same as last year. Commentators have been appointed to take a census of an persons residing within two miles of the saloon dis trict, and on June 1st, an election will be held at the city hall. lf the majority of the persons vote that Juneau shall be wet, then licenses will be issued. but 1T 9 majority fail to vote wet. the licenses will be re- fused.
 The election is to be presided over by U. S. Commissioner John B. Mar shall and the costs of the election and enumeration must be borne by the liquor dealers. Enumerators for Douglas were not appointed.
 Those who will make the enumer- ation in Juneau are T. E. P. Kee- gan, ]. Sowerby William Dickinson, J. Latimer Gray and Henry States.
 Judge Jennings stated that but few complaints against the liquor dealers had been received by him within the past year. but that two places were under the ban. that the owners of these places knew of this fact and that unless they changed their meth. cd Of doing business. no license would be issued for them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
rREADwgLL NOTES.

TREADwELL, May S.-Max Jones and Frank Dutton of the machine shop have been transferred to the work at the cyandie plant.
 George Passier has resigned his position at the Ready Bullion and has left for the States
 A brother of 4. K. Smith, foreman at the 240-Min has just arrived from the States and expects to make his home there.
 Jerry Casey has resigned from the 2lO-Mil to. accept 8 position at Thane.
 After various postponements aud interruptions for several weeks, tho ladies gymnasium class met again at the club this afternoon at 4 O. clock !A
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
FORMER JUNEAU MERCHANT
 IS CAPITAL CITY WslToF

c. B. Haradan. for several years in the general merchandising business in Juneau, but now a resident of Sc. attle, arrived from the westward on the Admiral Farragut this morning, and is renewing old friendships in this city He will remain here for several days.
 Mir. Haradan Is a pioneer In the north. and for several years was a member of the Ross.Hlggins com pany and its manager at skagway. Later he came to Juneau and pur- chased the Decker Bros. store which still later became the property of the q. J. Raymond Go. He sold out in 1909. and since that time has been a resident of Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
DOUGLAS Norss.

DOUGLAS, May S.-Albert Shell. who left Douglas for a visit to his old home In England between six and seven months ago. returned Sat urday night and will not visit Eng land again until after the present European disturbances are settled. Mir. Shell owes the fact that he was allowed to leave England to crip- pied hand which units him for mili- tary duty. Even ct that. he was de- talned for several weeks after being ready to return. He says all Britons are in demand for service and that those who are subject and fit for mil itary service are net permitted to leave the country ct this time Mir Shell is employed in one of the fire rooms at Treadwell
 Mir. and Mrs. T. " Connor and son left on the Humboldt this morning for Colorado for a visit of about month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
RUSSIAN WOMEN AWARDED
 DECORATIONS FOR BRAVERY

PETROGRAD, May S.-The bray, cry of the women soldiers who have managed to get into the Russian ar my is again strikingly recalled by the decoration bestowed upon a Rus. sian sister Of charity. Mile. Ivanoff, and the proposed decoration of Tan. ja Kakourine. girl 16 years of age
 Mile Iyanor, finding herself close to a company which had lost all It's officers, placed herself at its head and captured a hostile trench before which the troops were hesitating. Mortally wounded, she was, by im- perial command. decorated with the cross of St. George. q distinction to which only officers are entitled.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
Butler Mauro S Go.
 ss Front Street.
CLERKS UNLOAD FREIGHT
 FROM ADMIRAL FARRAeUT

The Admiral Farragut arrived from the westward at o'clock this morn ing with small list of passengers. She laid at Anchorage for three days waiting for the strike to be settled before a pound of freight was taken from the ship The clerks in the offices of the Alaska Engineering Commission were then put to work and the freight hustled ashore in short order. No passengers let Ju- neau for the south on the Farragut
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
SECURING JURY IN
 CASE AGAINST KRAUsE

The work of securing the jury for the third Krause trial is engaging the attention of the district court. The regular panel was all excused by the opposing attorneys yesterday morning with the exception Of two and a special yenire for % men was issued, returnable this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
CONTEST FOR
 BABY TO END TONIGHT

DOUGLAS. May S.-King Pande- momium with his Imps of Hilarity and Glee had full charge Of che Car nival which was dedicated to the visitors from the Capital City last night. The fifth night of fun showed no abatement in the crowd and the show tonight is expected to be a grand finale.
 Keen interest is being shown in the baby contest which will close with the Carnival. Thus far the Denard twins are in the lead with 1920 votes. The other entries and the votes at last reports are: Baby christman. no; Baby Erickson, 145; Baby DeNlytt. S5; Baby Spence. 200; Baby Steadman. SO; and Baby Gill gan. 145.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
CANADIAN DEsERTERs NABsED.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May S.-Mur- ray Wallace and William Morris, both IS years old, Of St. catherines, On. tario. who were arrested her last night as vagrants, today admitted they were deserters from the Cana. dian army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
sITKA DEMOCRATS ONLY
 NOMINATED DELEGATES

Word was received today by c. NJ. McGrath that the meeting of Demo crats at Sltka Monday night was only nominating caucus and not primary. Those nominated, in ad- ditlon to T. F. McGraw B. Hirst and F. C. Sheridan, were c. NJ. McGrath, II. Barht and Fl. Anderson. The pri- mary will be held May 10th
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
MILITARY ArrAcHE ARRIVES

ATHENS. May S.--Captain Edward Davis, of the Thirteenth United States Cavalry, the first military attache to serve at the American legation in Greece, arrived at Athens today from the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
GERMAN BOYS ENROLLED

PARIS. May 3.-Germany has be- gun the enrolment of her 1919 class boys, IT years old. Notices ordering them to inscrlbe their names on the Landstrum register have been post ed at Ak la Chappelle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
McELRoY coEs 10 CHINA

PRINCETON, N. J., May S.-Prof. Robert McElroy, head of the depart ment of history and politics at Prince tonf has accepted an invitation to act as exchange professor at Tsing Hua College, Pekin. China it was announced today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
NEW PORT CAPTAIN
 FOR PACIFIC COAST
 6. 8. co. IS APPOINTED

SEATTLE, May 8. ~ Capt. J. G. Ludlow, one of the well known mar iners of the coast, was today ap- pointed port captain of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
cHAmPIoNs
 STILL HOLD MEDALS

TREADWELL, May s.-Last night on tho Treadwell Club alleys, Ed. Chrlstce and Monte Snow, of Tread- well, defeated M. A. Lavenlk and IA. H. Zlegler, of Juneau, who had challenged the medal wlners to Q contest. Chrlstoc and Snow bowl ing on their own alleys, defeated tue challengers by 152 pips In the five games. The scores were as fol-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
pR. cHAs. b. cAeTER

Modern dentistry 10 an oraneher specializing ID plate work. using th' method Of Dr. sam1 C. suppiee, O
 New York. Plates made by this meth Id wiu give absolute satisfaction - phono 8. Douglas il-12-ti
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03

Snow held the high average for the first i've games, having rolled an average of 192 pins.
 A return series will be played on next Friday night at the Brunswick alleys in Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
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20 KILLEp IN ExpLosIoN

BORDEAUX, May s.-An expIos- ion in the powder branch of grep. ade factory here today resulted in the killing of twenty persons and in. jury of a number of others.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice Is hereby given that I will sell at private sale subject to the confirmation of tho court the East one-half of Lot 5. Block E of the Town of Juneau. Bids may be left with myself or at the offices of Vim & Gore and will be opened Tuesday. May 9th. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 J. T. MARTIN.
 Executor of the Estate Of
 George Harkrader. Deceased. (5-l-sO O
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03

NOTICE is hereby given that I have sold my halfinterest In the Q and Restaurant, but one-half of all outstanding bills must be paid to me. Responsibility for. the discharge of indebtedness cannot be secured unless payments shall be made to me. (5-S.St) LOUIS JOHNSON.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03

pr. Mathis has moved to his new residence on D street, between school house and the post office and will have bis oflces upstairs. 2l.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03
NoTIcp Is herebv vIven that

wANTED-Lady to care for three children Call Empire office. S-4t
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03

The Empire is Q producer Of print ing that win escape the waste basket
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-03

Give The Empire an opportunity to quote you prices on printing.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
ASK SUFFRAGE
FOR DISTRICT
Board of Ira de Members
Adopt Resolution Urging
Representation in Congress.
FIRST BIG ORGANIZATION
TO ACT REGARDING MATTER
Johnson Forum Bill Is Opposed-Re
port Adopted Favoring Erection
of Municipal Hospital.

Suffrage for the District insofar as
1t gives representation in Congress
and the electoral college, and a
further right of citizenship as it re-
lates to the courts of the United
States, was favored by the Washington
Board of Trade last night The action
Of the board-it being the first the
organization that has committed itself
on the question-is considered Of great
Importance, as IT is the largest organi-
zation OF business and professional
men in the National Capital.
The resolution was drawn up by a
committee of directors, their appoint
ment being authorized by the board Of
directors. 1t declares residents of the
District were not intended, by the
Constitution, to be in the same class
with aliens; and that the District has
larger population than six States
and the average Congressional dis
trict. The resolution says in part:
IF, however, this resolution is to be
held in committee for further considera-
NAcAA eLAAN pOo5lDAC llllGll4lil6Il, we SuBBeSl
that the status of citizens Of State be
given to residents of the District, not only
for the purpose of representation in Con-
gress and the electoral college, but for
the purpose OF suing and being sued in
the courts Of the United States under the
provisions of article section ."
The report met with no opposition when
1t was put before the members and was
adopted unanimously. 1t was read by
Theodore W. Noyes, chairman of the res
olutlon committee. Other members were
E. c. Brandenburg, president Of the
board, chairman ex off1cIo; John Joy Ed
son. ]. Harry Cunningham, Oden s.
Smith. Charles F. Crane, Edward F. Col
laday, and c. ]. Gockeler.
The board last night opposed the John
son forum bill, which would permit the
opening of public schools on Sundays, and
adopted report from its public buildings
committee favoring a new municipal hos
pital.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
Officials Optimistic Over
Outcome of U-Boat Dispute

Neither more hopeful nor less hope
full today. We are sailing along on an
even keel"
This was the authoritative comment
from the State Department yesterday
afternoon in reply to the question whether
latest news from Ambassador Gerard at
Berlin had changed the situation. Sec
rotary of State Lansing considers the
situation unchanged. The submarine crisis
awaits Germany's reply to President Will
sons last note demanding that Ger
many Immediately declare and effect an
abandonment of present methods Of sub
marine warfare.
There is nothing tangible yet to show
what that reply viii be or when it will
be forthcoming. Ambassador Gerard
has received assurances that the Ameri-
can demand is receFing serious atten-
ton and expects to convey the impress
sione he. gets from an interview with
Chancellor Won Bethman-Hollweg within
the next twenty-four hours.
Meantime Mr.. Gerard is doing the best
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25

he can to interpret such vague and frag-
mentary information as he has received
from officials of the German foreign Of
fee and from editorial comment in the
German newspapers, which frequently
voice semi-oficial views of the govern
ment
1t is perhaps due to Mr.. Gerard's hope
fulness, coupled with other preliminary
conciliatory signs from Berlin, that a
feeling of optimism prevailed in official
circles here last night Nobody knows
what to base 1t on, but the feeling is
nevertheless noted.
Certain friends of the President who
believed a diplomatic break inevitable
now see more than a ray of hope. They
base this on the fact that the activity
Of the German submarines in the war Zone
has apparently decreased since the
American note reached Germany.
In addition, the trend Of the press
comment from Berlin Is considered en-
couraging, though not indicating that
Germany will necessarily be willing to
yield to President Wilson's demand.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
Won Igel Documents Reveal
German Propaganda in Japan

man officials in this country do not be-
lleve it at all unlikely that Japan could
be induced to make peace with Ger
many separately from the formers
European allies.
Third: That Capt. Won Papen and his
associates considered as a future posi-
bility an alliance between Germany
and Japan.
The seizure Of these and other i'm
portant documents in the Wall Street
suite have convinced officials that the
office was being manipulated to the Sc
rious embarrassment OF the American
government.
1t was for this reason that Attorney
General Gregory today in Washington
advised the State Department to reject
the demands of Ambassador Won Bern
storff that the Won Igel papers be re-
turned to him in toto.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
OBREGON AND
SCOTT TO TALK
Farley Arranged to Discuss
Question of Withdrawing
American Troops.
SOME CALL 1T A PLAN
TO SHIFT RESPONSIBILITY
If Plans for Further Cooperative Ac-
ton Fail. U. S. Will Evacuate.
Say Army Officers.

Arrangements were completed by the
State Department and the Csrranza gov
eminent yesterday for border confer
ence between Mai. Hugh l. Scott, chief
OF the army stan, and Gen Alvaro Obre-
gon, Carranza's secretary of war.
Eliseo Arredondo, Carranza's ambas ssa.
dor-designate in Washington, said that
at this conference it would be decided
whether the American troops should
evacuate or whether some cooperative
plan OF continuing the Villa pursuit is
possible.
The scott-obregon conference will be
held at Fl Psso or Juarez, Mr.. Arredondo
said He understood Gen. Obregon al,
ready had left Mexico City. Gen. Scott
will be instructed to meet him at any
border point that may be selected.
Withdrawal Suggested.
The conference was srrangedpby the
state Department. When informed Sy
Arredondo that Carrsnza had accepted
the proposal Secretary Lansing advised
Secretary Baker The latter then senl
telegraphic instructions to Gen. Scott tc
await further orders regarding the con
ference
Army officers showed a noticeable lacl
OF enthusiasm when informed Of tn,
State Departments plan. They were IN
clined to the belief that It was the fore,
runner OF a movement for the with
drawsl Of troops.
Some officers believed it was a plan t.
shift responsibility to the army for the
Withdrawal.
Gen. Scott. they said. will have specif,
instructions before entering the confer
ence. He will endeavor to arrange {
plan OF cooperative action between the
two governments Failing in this, there
will be nothing left for him to do but t.
recommend Withdrawal
While any movement for withdrawal Of
troops would be ordered at the direction
of the White House and State Depart
ment. army officers pointed out that tht
failure Of the Scott conference. or any
recommendation made by Gen. Scott
would shift responsibility for the evac,
uation.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
Mrs. Rogers, by Big Effort,
Keeps Control of Feelings
Under Prosecutors Lash
Woman Charged with Numbering Young Son Appears Out
wardly Calm as She and Paramour-F1usband Are
Characterized as Pair of Libertines'
Trial Likely to Be Brief

Later in the afternoon she broke down
openly. 1t was when a pretty little wom-
an. Mrs. II. Leroy Sea. who had lived
neighbor to her for months in the house
at 1887 University avenue, from which she
moved to the house where the murder
was committed, and who was called by
the defense, told what good mother she
was.
As Mrs. Sea, who had, with Mrs. Rog-
ers, the common bond of motherhood,
babbled stories of their babies and how
they took care OF them together, the
black-coated figure in the chair Of the ac-
cused shook violently. 1t shook again
when DR.. William r. Geist, chemical ex-
pert from Columbia University, started
to open the gruesome satchel in which,
he said, were certain organs Of the muir
dered child, which he had examined. Jus
tice Tompkins evidently thought the sight
Of the satchel enough. for he ruled that
it needn't be opened to the obvious dis
appointment of the expert.
II tho trial proceeds as It began It will
be one OF the shortest trials in the his
tory of criminal procedure At n:so the
jury was complete-chosen in ninety min
utes. At 2:3o the State rested its case.
Mr.. Ghanler stated after the session end
ed that he expected to close his case
about noon tomorrow. and unless the re-
buttal takes longer than it is expected to
take. Mrs. Rogers fate will be in the
hands OF the jury on Wednesday. DR..
Graeme Hammond will take the stand for
the defense tomorrow morning, and they
rely on him to prove that the woman
was insane when she gave bichloride OF
mercury to little John. aged 2 and baby
Loretta, aged months in the house at
22i West 18th street, December %, 1914
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
By ELEANOR BOOTH SIMMONS.

CBy the Sun News Seryicc.)
New York. April 2L-'Iow can she be
so Indifferent"
So said one woman who sat not far
behind Mrs. Ida Sniffen Walters Rogers,
as the latter sat. tense and immovable,
during the opening hours today OF her
trial in the Bronx County Supreme Court
for the murder OF her little son, John
Rogers, sixteen months ago. But those
who looked closer saw that she was
keeping a mighty grip on herself. Bolt
upright, she sat, her back not touching
the back OF the chair, and only by watch
ing intently could one see the teIltaIe
dence of the greatest strain.
As the jury was being chosen she never
once glanced toward the jury box. ap-
parently not caring how they felt, or
else trusting her attorney, Lewis Stuy-
vessnt Chanler, and her husband. Lorlys
Elton Rogers, who sat close beside her,
and who himself scanned the face Of
every talesman called to the box as II
he would read their every thought
The scathing remarks Of District Attor-
ney Martin drew not one tremor from
her, though Rogers moved uneasily when
the prosecutor characterized them as "a
pair of libertines, disregarding law and
order, leaving a trail Of broken homes
behind them"
Her apparently unseeing eyes did not
- Nnh 49,.
tin declared that he expected to prove
that she murdered her chIldrn in cold
blood" 1t wasn't till the attorney for the
defense, Mr.. Chanler, making his opening
address to the jury, spoke of her children
and her devotion to them, that one hand,
with her handkerchief in it, stole up to
her face, and she lowered her black veil
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
Diaphanous Gowns
Shock Youngstown
CBy the Sun News seryice.1

Youngstown, o., April PA social up
heaval has been caused here by be-
trothal dance scene called "A Musical
Moment" in the "Vulcans of Mahon-
ing" a photoplay constructed here under
the direction of the local chamber Of
commerce, with the steel industry of the
city as an important feature. and
youngstown society folk as principal
characters.
High school girls in diaphanous gowns
are shown in the dance.
The fact that breezes which blow
across tho lawn in the foreground make
the girls costumes reveal more of the
charms of the feminine form than under
indoor circumstances has drawn a storm
of protest.
The management of the film has been
besieged by angry women to suppress
the scene, but has refused
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
Vice in Chicago
Goes on Rampage
Social Worker Declares Dance
Halls and Cabarets Worse
Than for Years.
CBy the SUN News service.)


Chicago, April A.-Danger, like an ever
trailing shadow, haunts the pathway
of Chicago's young folk in a more threat
ening way than ever before.
In dance halls and cabarets conditions
are worse than they have been for years,
and lake pleasure boats, movie shows and
amusement parks are surfeite dwith vice.
according to Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen, of
the Juvenile Protective Association, who
spoke before the members OF the
woman's City Club at the annual Easter
luncheon today.
Conditions under the present admins
tration in the dance halls and cabarets
are worse than the association has ever
known them to be-" she said. and Chi
cago must rise to protect these young
people through the only method possible,
the publication of political life"
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
CBy international New. Service

CBy international News service.)
New York, April 24.-The work Of
secret agents of Germany in Japan was
told in exhaustive detail in the papers
seized in the office of Wolf Won Igel at
so Wall street, 1t was revealed today.
The former office Of Capt. Won Papen
was the clearing house through which
passed reports of agents in the Orient
particularly certain native Japanese in
the employ of the German government.
A portfolio of these reports was i'm
pounded by Federal agents in the raid.
It was learned officially. They reveal:
First: That Germany is prepared to
enlist to her own purposes the present
wave of anti-American sentiment in
Japan.
Second: That in the event Of a
break with the United States high Ger
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
Wholesome Food
Causes His Death
Cave Man" Unable to Eat
Civilized Viands and Star
vation Ensues.
CBy the Sun News serviee.1

Nb! tne sun news SerNfee.)
Milwaukee. Wis. April A-Starving be-
cause he was given wholesome food and
dIsheartened because he was in a place of
cleanliness, Ferdinand Nurnburg, 3. a
cave man. who was arrested for va
grancy last Thursday. died today in the
House of Correction, where he had been
sentenced for a sO-days term.
The mans stomach, according to at
tendants at the House of Correction.
could not digest the food given him.
Nurnburg declared that he could not
eat a roll with butter on It, and be-
cause he could not retain the food pro-
vided a modified form OF starvation set
in. which caused his death.