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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05
NO SECOND CHOICE

While Delegate Wickersham has supported self government for Alaska only when forced to do so by ptti'ess publicity and the eNcgerces Of political conditions. and while his acts have always been sev era laps behind such professions as he has made and when he has acted at all it has only been in response to much proddins and great pressure it is different wi,h bis opponent Senator Suzer declared for selgoyernment for Alaska first in t9O3-thireen years ago. betore the date that Wicker sham the letter to Gov Hoggatt cridcsing Delegate Gale for supporting Territorial government for Alaska Since that time he has not wayered for single instant from his course He always has had the uttermost faith in the people of Alaska and confidence in their pat riotsm and capacity for self government As between the promise os Delegate wickersham for full Terri ,oral form Of government for Alaska and the promise of Senator Suzer for it, in view of the records. there is no second choice for those who believe in Ameri- can principles Of government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05
WICK AND CONSISTENCY

Something more than year ago-Aprl '. 1915- Delegate Wickersham in speech to the Legislature and che people os Juneau devoted two hours to de- nunciatou of The Empire and its editor. character zug them as menoces Co good government in Alaska This year declaration for a full Territorial form of government is of the principal features of the Delegates platform.
 Other features of ,he Delegates platform taken from the editorial columns of The Empire are blanks against special Federal taxes in the Territory against Pinchotism. and others Heretofore Wickersham has advocated tine continuation Of the Federal license tax. and favored Pinchotsm. just he has opposed scltsovernmeur. in the past.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
FoR sALE-MIseeIlaneoua

KEEP "THE CLASSIFIED" AT WORK FOR YOU! If you want to sell some real estate, don't entrust the selling.task to placards or paint ed signs. The buyers read the clas- sified ads. They read them every day. They are as anxious to dis cover real buying opportunity as you are to find a buyer. Their quest for the best real estate in- vestment brings them to the classi- fled columns. Your quest for a buy CT should bring you there-and keep you there until the sale is made. sll.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05
SEASON OF OPPORTUNITY
lFnirhnnks News.Minerl


 Summer is the season of opportunity in Alaska especially in Interior Alaska It is during the sum mer that we reap our harvest of gold and agricul- products and do the greater part of our radngt Summer is also the open season for tourists, more and more of whom finding their way into our midst the years pass.
 The presence @of an increasing number of visitors during the summer months is the result largely, or the extensive advertising campaigns inaugurated throughout the Territory and in friendly coastal cities during the past several years. They have been at- racted the Norhland by stories of wonderful seen cry and a desire to the faraway possession Of Uncle Sam which the government has undertaken GO develop n a quite unlike anything hereto attempted in the United States. And generally speak ing these strangers go away well pleased with what tory fully up to the expectations of the most eXacting wanderers. and the long journey into the interior country, while not made with such comfort and as the trip along the Alaskan coast. is generally thoroughly enjoyed by those who venture this far
 Many of the tourists however, do not all that there is for stranger to see in the Interior country. The majority of those who come to Fair banks little than the town itself. and the sightseeing is usually done without the assistance of Fairbanksans.
 This is a condition which should be remedied. We should strive to make every tourist acquainted with the mining and agricultural districts adjacent to town. With the many automobiles now available for such purposes, the entertainment of visitors does not present a serious problem. They can be shown about the camp easily and cheaply during the brief time they remain here, and they will all go away much more enthused the country than if allowed to lind their way about unassisted and unenlightened
 This is a matter which should receive the serious consideration of Fairbanksans before the next boat arrives. for the enthusiasm create will receive. And it will be the kind of advertising that will do the greatest good
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

Last weeks record at Washington demonstrates that the Democratic party organized under the leadership of President Wilson, is efficient and prepared to meet emergencies with statesmanshp It is alive in close touch with the march of events and keen to prevent anything from interfering with the country's progress It is constantly using every opportunity to advance progressive democracy in the Nation
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05
wANrEp-MIsceIIaneOus

DO IT IN A BUSINESS WAY If you keep boarders, make it pay. The business is just as worthy as any other It is subject to the same diff faculties as the hotel business. Chief of the difficulties is that of Keeping the house filled with guests" A boarding house, like a hotel, cannot prosper if it is doing only half as much business as it is capable of handling. ADVERTISE that board ing house. Make the maximum pos sible income mark at which you aim. and advertise until 1t is reached. sll
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05
WHY ARE ADS IMPORTANT
 TO WOMEN2

The stores are renewing them selves for another seaeon. Tue goods that, but yesterday, were regular stoc6s," are today offered at p.lcc-concessions, in order to fur. ther the process of store-renewai Tlms the store ads. nowadays, are peculiarly "newsy"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

It has been more than four years since the editor of The Empire congratulated Delegate Wicker sham on the passage of his firststeptoward-sefgov' ernmentbHl Wlckersham has been the Delegate to Congress every day since that time The second step has not been taken. Most of the time since then Wickersham has been standing on the brake-bar to prevent the taking of the step.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that start ing September 1st, 1916. all persons or corporations furnishing anything to the City of Juneau for which they expect to be compensated should procure properly signed reQuisi- tion for the same, otherwise they will have difficulty in getting allow ance made. All bills rendered should contain the number of the requisi- tion.
 Dated at Juneau, this S1st day of August, 1916.
 SC. B. D. STEWART, Mayor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

Councilman Kings visit to the National capital has disclosed that Delegate Wickershams letters to Mayor Stewart were choice specimens of "peddlng in Alaska" and that they had been preceded by a good deal Of comfortable "piffle in Washington"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

The man who decides to settle down and look for a wife should be careful whose wife he looks for.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05
MONEY LoANFn

on personal property, diamonds, jew elry, notes and bonds. All business strictly confidential. J. Plant, broker and iewelr. Front St. S-1-ti
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

\ St Louis woman who operates an ouiia board, says she had conversation with the spirit of Mark Twain and that it told her there no newspaper reporters in hell In the first place We would regret Go think Mark is now in position speak authorta- lively the lower world and in the second place. ouiia boards accredited in the best society. However there is little doubt but that reporters are very scarce down there.-( Douglas Island News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

The Juneau Daily Empire produced a splendid zinc etching of the proposed Gastneau Channel bridge a its issue of Saturday It is hoped the bridge will be a reality in the near future. In fact there will begin next year.-CDouglas Island News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

Some people will strain at the gnat of truth, and swallow the camel of flattery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

Women is the weaker sex. And yet she can always carry her age gracefully by dropping a few birth days occasionally
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05
Our Daily Special

When They Brag That They Have Your Goat. Just Tell Them That There Are 5.OOO,0OO More Angoras In Your Herd.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05
BITS OF BY-PLAY (By Luke McLuke)
Things To Worry About

Flour is now made out Of spruce sawdust.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

The pretty lawn In the court house yard, with it's close-cpt grass and beds of flowers excites universal admiration among tourists Marshal Bren- neman is responsible for the appearance of the grounds and buldngs-Naldez Prospectorl
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05
RUSSIAN BATHS
PALM READING

Dry Cleaning, sponolns and Press. ing of clothes for men and women. Price Reasonable. will call for and deliver. Repairing.
 JOHN ToRVlNEN, 1t2 Franklin St. Phone 252.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

gain of six and a quarter millions in the assets Of Nebraska savings and loan associations in twelve months emphasizes the growing strength and import ance Of these cooperative societies in the material progress Of the State.-(Ohama Bee)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

FOR sALE-Rooming house, call phone 1902, over McMillan Bros., for particulars. sl6
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

FOR SALE or trade-Fiyeroom house. and once acre land. Address p. O. Box 764. S-22tt'
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

inc in a morning paper. Yes, and the water of the Missouri River may turn into chicken gravy some law lAtchson Gluobe.l
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

The EMPIRE-all the news all the time. when 1t .s new.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-05

Wick hos been working for the Valdez-Fairbanks trail about energetcaly~as as he has been working for that Juneau High Schoo.-(Valdez Prospector)
 At this stage The Colonel might help by present. ing Mr. Hughes with a copy of "The Winning of the West" Washington Post)
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would dare dfsobav me?,

would dare dfsobev me?'
caught my breath, gripping the
chair with both hands.
mo, Monsieur lie Governor" / an.
syvered, surprised at the clearness with
which / spoke. THAT would be use
less; you have behind you the power of
France, and am a mere girl Nor do
appeal, for / know we'll the cause Of
your decision. 1t is indeed my priv.
ilege to appeal to Holy church for pro-
lection from this outrage, but not
through such representative as l see
here"
'Pere lie Guard is chaplain of my
household
And servant to your will, monsieur.
Ills known in all New France he is
more diplomat than priest. Nay! /
take back my word, and will make
trial Of his priesthood. Father, l do
| not love this man, nor marry him Of
my own free will. l appeal to you,
to the church, to refuse the sanction"
The priest stood with fingers inter-
locked, and head bowed, nor did his
eyes meet mine.
Il am but the humble instrument
of those in authority, daughter" he re-
piled gently, land must perform the
sacred duties of my Office. 'Tis your
own confession that your hand has
been pledged to Monsieur Cassion."
by Hugo Chevet, not myself"
Enough Of this broke in La Barre
sternly, and he gripped my arm. THE
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CHAPTER vi.

The Wife Of Francois Cassion.
It is vague, all that transpired. I
knew then, and recall now, much Of
the scene, yet it returns to memory
more in passing picture than an ac-
tual reality in which was an actor.
But one clear impression dominated
my brain-my helplessness to resist
the command of La Barre. His word
was law In the colony, and from Il
there was no appeal. save to the king.
Through swimming mist I saw his
face, stern, dark, threatening, and then
glimpsed Cassion approaching me, a
smile curling his thin lips. I shrank
back from him, yet arose to my feet
trembling so that I chung to the chair
to keep erect.
do not touch me, monsieur" said
In a voice which scarcely sounded like
my own. Cassion stood still, the smile
Of triumph leaving his face. La Barre
turned. his eyes cold and hard.
What is this, madamoiselle? you
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II IS useless TOT me to reply mon
sieur," answered with dignity, las
it will in no way change your deci.
sion"
You have courage, at least
''The Inheritance Of my race, mon
sieur."
"Well, we'll test it then, but not in
the form you anticipate" He smiled,
but not pleasantly, and resumed his
seat at the desk. II propose closing
your mouth, mademoiselle and placing
you beyond temptation. Monsieur Cas-
sion, have the lieutenant at the door
enter"
open the door, speak sharp word to
one without and return, followed by
young officer, who glanced curiously
aside at me, even as he saluted La
Barre; and stood silently awaiting his
orders. The latter remained a mo-
ment motionless, his lips firm set.
+ Where is Father LIE Guard ~
I'm the chapel, monsieur; he passed
me a moment ago. eE's =
Good inform the pere that desire
his presence at once. Wait! know you
the fur trader, Hugo Chevet?''
Il have seen the man, monsieur-a
big fellow, with a shaggy head"
sM Az, as savage as the Indians he
has lived among. He is to be found
at Eclair's wine shop in the Rue st.
Louis. Have your sentries bring him
here to me. Attend to both these mat
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who meet him in the world he is big,
cruel, savage brute, who would sacrf-
fee eTen you, If you stood in his way.
And now If you fail to marry Cassion.
you will SO stand. He is the one who
will guard you, by choice of the COM
missaire, and orders OF La Barre, and
he will do his part WELL"
II can remain with the sisters
mot in opposition to the governor;
they would never dare antagonize him;
tomorrow you will return with Che
vet"
drew quick breath, my eyes on
mis- face.
HOW can you know all this. mon
sieur? Why should my uncle sacrifice
me?"
mo matter how I know. Some Of
It has been your own confession,
coupled with my knowledge of the
man. Three days ago learned Of his
debt to Cassion. and that the latter
had MIN In his claws, and at his mercy
Today had evidence of what that
debt means"
"TOdayy
"Ay! twas from Chevet the threat
came that he would kill me il I ever
met with you again"
could but stare at him, incredulous,
my fingers unconsciously grasping his
Jacket.
q He said that? Chevet?v
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GAY! Cheyet; the message came by
mouth of the halfbreed, his voyageur,
and choked out Of him where he had
left his master, yet when I got there
the man had gone If we might meet
tonight the matter would be swiftly
settled
He gazed out into the darkness, and
saw his hand close on the hilt Of his
knife. I caught his arm.
mo, no, monsieur; not that. You
must not seek quarrel, for am not
afraid-truly I am not; you will lis
ten"
There was voice speaking in the
office room behind, the closing Of a
door, and the scraping Of chair as
someone sat down. My words ceased,
and we stood silent in the shadow, my
grasp still on D'Artigny's arm.
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Yes, monsieur"
La Barre's eyes turned from the dis
appearing figure Of the officer rested
moment on my face, and then smiled
grimly as he fronted Cassion. He
seemed well pleased with himself, and
to have recovered his good humor.
A delightful surprise for you, Mon
Iieur Cassion," he said genially, land
et us hope no less pleasure for the
fair lady. Be seated, mademoisella~
Your marriage is to take place to-
night"
sThis affair is no longer one of af-
lection; it has become the kings bust
ness a matter of state. / decide it is
best for you to leave Quebec; ay! and
New France, mademoiselle. There is
but one cf.oice Imprisonment here, or
exile into the wilderness He leaned
forward staring into my face with his
fierce, threatening eyes. II feel it bet
ter that you go as Monsieur Cassion's
wife, and under his protection. / de-
cree that so you shall CO."
"Alone- h-with-Monsieur Cas-
sion?"
Zone of his party. IT'S my order
also that Hugo Chevet be of the COM
pany. Perchance a year in the wilder
ness may be Of benefit to him, and he
might be Of value in watching over
young D'Artigny."
Never have felt more helpless,
more utterly alone 1 knew all he
meant, but my mind grasped no way
Of escape. His face leered at me as
through mist, yet as glanced aside
at Cassion it only brought home to
me more complete detection. The
man was glad-glad! He had no con-
science, no shame. To appeal to him
would be waste of breath-a deeper
humiliation. Suddenly felt cold, hard,
reckless; ay! they had the power to
force me through the unholy ceremony.
was only a helpless girl; but beyond
that I would laugh at them; and Cas-
sion-if he dared
The door opened, and lean priest
In long black robe entered noiselessly,
bending his shaven bead to La Barre,
as his crafty eyes swiftly swept our
faces.
Monsieur desired my presenter
Eyes, Pere lie Guard, mission of
happiness. There are two here to be
Joined in matrimony by bonds of Holy
church. We but wait the coming OF
the lady's guardian"
The pere must have interpreted the
expression Of my face.
"'Tis regular, MONSIEUR he asked
by order Of the king" returned La
Barre sternly. Beyond that it is moi
necessary that you inquire. All! Mon.
sieur Chevet; they found you then? ]
have pleasant surprise for you. TITS
hereby ordered that you accompany
Commissaire Cassion to the Illinois
country as interpreter, to be paid from
my private fund"
Chevet stared into the governors
dark face, scarce able to comprehend
his brain dazed from heavy drinking
1.-THE Illinois country! Hugo Che.
vet? IT'S some joke, MONSIEUR
"None at all, as you will discover
presently, my man. / do not jest on
the kings service"
"But my land, monsieur; my niece?'
La Barre permitted himself laugh
bah! let the land lie fallow; twill
cost little while you draw wage, and
as for mademoiselle, it's that you may
accompany her make choice. Stand
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u Thrust D'Artigny Back Behind Me
And Held Aside the Drapery."

ance of Mademoiselle la Chesnayne.
l left her with Major Gallons while
danced with my lady, and have since
found no trace of the maid,
docs not Gallons know"
"Only that, seeking refreshments, he
left her, and found her gone on his re-
turn. Her wraps are in the dressing
room"
Then it's not like she has fed the
palace. No doubt she awaits you in
some corner. I will have the servants
lock, and meanwhile pay heed to me.
This is mission Of more import than
love-making with a maid, Monsieur
Cassion, and its success or failure will
determine your future. You have my
letter Of Instruction.
ut has been carefully read"
"And the sealed orders for Chevafier
de Baugis?"
Here, protected in oiled silk"
'See that they reach him, and no
one else; they give him an authority
could not grant before, and should
end La Salle's control Of that country.
You have met this Henri de Tonty
He was here with his master three
years since and had audience"
'Ay, but that was before my time.
Is he one to resist De Baugis? 2"
He impressed me as a man who
would obey to the letter, monsieur; a
dark-faced soldier, with an iron jaw.
He had lost one arm in battle, and
was loyal to his chief"
$50 I have heard-a stronger man
than De BaugisY'
"A more resolute; all depends on
what orders La Sale left, and the
number Of men the two command"
I'm that respect the difference is
not great. De Baugis had but hand
full Of soldiers to take from Mackinac,
although his voyageurs may be de-
pended upon to obey his will. His In
structions were not to employ force"
And the garrison of st. Louis?''
"'Tis hard to tell, as there are fur
hunters there Of whom we have no
record. La Salle's report would make
his own command IS. but they are
well chosen, and he hath Iieutenants
not so far away as to be forgotten.
La Forest would strike at word, and
De la Durantaye is at the Chicago por-
tage, and no friend of mine IT'S Of
importance, therefore, that your voy-
age be swiftly completed. and my or
ders placed in De Baugis' hands. Are
all things ready for departure?"
"Ay, the boats only await my COM
ing"
The governor leaned hisshead on his
hand, crumbling the paper between his
fingers.
This. young fellow-D' Artigny,' he
said thoughtfully, you have some spe-
cial reason for keeping him in your
companyY'
Cassion crossed the room, his face
suddenly darkening.
s"Ay, now II have he explained
shortly, although I first engaged his
services merely for what deemed to
be their value. He spoke me most
fairly"
But since"
II have cause to suspect. Chevet
tells me that today he had conference
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i
girl hath lost her head, and such con-
troversy is unseemly in my presence.
| Pere lie Guard, let the ceremony pro-
ceed"
"'Tis your order, MONSIEUR
"Ay! do not speak my will plainly
enough? Come, the hour is late, and
our kings business is of more import
than the whim of a girl"
l never moved, never lifted my eyes.
I was conscious of nothing, but help
less, fmpotent anger, of svoiceless
shame They might force me to go
through the form, but never would
they make me the wife of this. man.
My heart thrObbed with rebellion, my
mind hardened into revolt. knew all
that occurred, realized the significance
Of every word and act, yet 1t was as il
they appertained to someone else. /
felt the clammy touch of Cassion's
hand on my nerveless fingers, and !
must have answered the interrogation
les of the priest, for his voice droned
on, meaningless to the end. 1t was
only in the silence which followed that
seemed to regain consciousness, and
new grip on my numbed faculties.
Indeed I was still cropping in the fog,
bewildered, inert, when La Barre gave
utterance to coarse laugh.
Congratulations, Francois" he
cried "a fair wife, and not so I'M
willing after all. And now your first
kiss
The sneer of these words was like
a slap in the face, and all the hat
red, and indignation I felt seethed to
the surface. A heavy paper knife lay
on the desk, and gripped it in my
fingers, and stepped back, facing them.
The mist seemed to roll away, and I
saw their faces, and there must have
been that in mine to startle them, for
even La Barre gave back a step, and
the grin faded from the thin lips of
the commissaire.
) "'Tis ended then" I said, and my
voice did not falter. II am this mans
wife. Very well, you have had your
way! now / will have mine. Listen
to what l shall say, Monsieur lie Gou-
verneur, and you also, Francois Cas-
sion. By rite of church you call me
wife, but that is your only claim.
know your law, and that this cere-
mony has sealed my lips. I am your
captive, nothing more; you can rob me
now-but, mark you! all that you will
ever get is money. Monsieur Cassion, If
you dare lay so much as a finger on
me, will kill you as / would a snake.
know what say, and mean it. You
kiss me! Try it, monsieur, if you
doubt how my race repays insult. /
will go with you; / will bear your
name; this the law compels, but l am
still mistress of my soul, and of my
body. You hear me, messieurs? You
understands"
Cassion stood leaning forward, just
where my first words had held him
motionless. AS / paused his eyes were
on my face, and he lifted hand to
wipe away drops of perspiration La
Barre crumpled the paper he held
savagely.
49," he exclaimed, 1--WE have I'M
chained tiger cat. Well, all this is
naught to me; and Francois, leave
you and the wilderness to do the tam
ing. In faith. it's time already yeu