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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
MAYORESS PANS MAN IN ADDRESS
 AT INAUGURATION
Woman Head of the City Government of Oregon Town Doesn't MinCe
 Her Words.

UMATILLA, Ore, Jan. IT, - The Umatilla municipal government waf turned over to women last night when Mrs. Laura J. Starcher, wife Of the retiring mayor, whom she de. feated at the last election took her office, along with a woman recorder treasurer and four councilwomen Her inaugural address was a sharT satire on "mere man" and she be gan her regime by saying the petit coat" government would not appoint marshal, as the town had no neet of one.
 in the appointment of committees Mrs. Starcher named only women leaving the hold-over male members of the council entirely out, The wo men turned immediately to improve ment business Gt hand and gave at teation to better streets and walks and more lights.
 The women officers besides the mayor are: Mrs. Bertha Cherry, re corder; Mrs. Lolo Merrick, treasur CT; Mrs. Stella Paulu, Mrs. Gladly. Spinning, Mrs. Anna Means and Mrs. Chauncey Brownen. councilwomen Several Of the women are wives oi former city orfice.holders and theh election last December was the re suit of a last hour coup,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
IS INVITED TO
 AN AFFAIR 100
 YEARS FROM NOW
Governor Strong Is Given Bid to Celebration to Be Held in 2015
 in September.

Governor J. F. A. Strong today re- ceiyed a beautifully engraved, em- 5ossed and framed invitation to at- tend the ceremonies of opening the John R. Eisenlohr Box at AshbuTn- ham, Massachusetts, on the second Saturday in September, 2Ol5. The invitation includes the members of his staff.
 The Eisenlohr Box is a bronze box containing messages from prominent men Of this century to men of the next. IL also contains copies of the newspapers. specimens of coins, and also souvenir tablets made from the armor plate of the battleship Maine. The box is to remain in the custO. dy of the town treasurer of Ash burnham for 100 years and is then to be opened. The sum of $5,OOO was privided by Mr. Eisenlohr to provide for the ceremonies Of opening the box. Invitations have been sent Go the President, Vice-presidcnt, gov. ernors of ub states and others.
 John Fl. Eisenlohr, the donor of the box and the sum for the celebration, is Q wealthy manufacturer Of the East and is one Of the well known yacht owners Of New York, being the owner of what is said to be the larg- est gasoline pleasure yacht in the world
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
OF
 DAMAGE CASE
 NOT SUSTAINED
Judge Jennings Denies Motion in CavorettO Suit Against Min
 ing Company.

The motion made by the attorneys for the defendants in the case of Cavoretto vs. the Alaska GaStineau Mining Company for dismissal of the suit on the grounds Of insurftc- tent evidence of the negligence of the defendant Company was this morning denied by Judge R. w. Jen- uings.
 The motion for dismissal was made late yesterday afternoon immediately at the close of the case for the plaintiff. The jury at that time was dismissed while the opposing attor, ney5 argued the motion.
 The motion for dismissal was that the court dismiss the plaintiffs ac- ton upon the ground that the plain urt has failed to prove and negli- gencc on the part of the defendant, and has failed to connect any al- !eged negligence on the part of the defendant with the cause of the in. jury: and on the further ground that lt appears from the testimony that the tool was of a character such that under the rule of law the defendant is not chargeable with it's maintenance and condition"
 Following the denial os the motion this morning the defendants started testimony tu refute the evidence in rgjuced by the plaintiff
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
GERMANS NOH IN SPAIN ARE
 MUSTERED IN
Those From IS Years of Age Up Forced to Register at the
 COnSuIateS.

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 17.-The German Coasul.General here has is. sued a notice reQeusting all youths, l6 years old and over. to register at the ConsuIae in view of the pros pect of soon being called to the co ors.
 Other Germans Tho are free from al! military service. including those exempted and invalided. between the ages of Is and 50, also are asked to register.
 The publication of the order is commented upon by the press here as indicating that Germany is making an appeal to all it's available forces. It Is remarked, however, that the Germans in Spain are unable to re- turn to Germany because of the blockade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
FUNERAL OF
 GAS VICTIM
 HELD TODAY
Dan Gallagher Is Laid to Final ReSt-BOdy of Holmes Shipped
 10 California.

The funeral services over the re- mains of Dan Gallagher. who died from the effects of inhaling exhaust gas from the engine of the mine tender Chichagoff Sunday morning, were held this morning from the Catholic church. Many of the ac- and former friends of the deceased were present to pay their last respects. The eulogy was pronounced by Father O'Reilly.
 The remains of II. w. R. Holmes, who died at the same time from the same cause. were shipped south this morning on the steamer Spo- kane. lie will be buried at Ramona, California. where his wife and chil- dren are living at the present time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
SLAMS ARE TO
 HAVE A STATE
 OF THEIR 0WN
Prince to Be the Ruler; Plans
 Are Being Made
 at Conference.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. IA dispatch to the Hheinisch WeStpalschc ZeI- tung of Essen from Berlin states that negotiations are proceeding at Lucerne, Switzerland, between repre- sentatives of Austria.Hungary and Montenegro, Germany also being rep. 'esented, with a view to the crea- ion of a new South Slavonic state under Austro.Hungarian protection.
 Prince Mirko of Montenegro, 1t is added, will be the ruler of the new state.
 Prince Mirko, of Montenegro, is he second son of King Nicholas, and remained in Montenegro after its occupation by the Austro.Hungar. ian troops. Prince Mirko married Princess Natalie of Serbia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
WHITEHORSE BECOMING CENTER OF GREAT
 MINING INDUSTRIES

That Whitehorse is fast becoming center for a great copper mining industry and that her future as such is assured is the conviction of Charles Goldstein, who has just re- turned from business trip to that place.
 Whitehorse is now shipping about 300 tons of good copper ore a week from three good properties" said NIT. Goldstem. "That the ship ments will be increased, and that other properties will be added to the producers is with the progress of the year is a forgone conclusion" he continued "Whitehorse is be- coming a lively little city, and her permanent place on the mining maP seems to be assured"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
GRIGSBY SAYS THE
 TAX LAWS ARE VALID

That the United States Supreme Court decision on the certiorari cases before it, settles the question of the validity of the Alaska tax laws is the opinion of Attomey.General George B. Grigsby He says that there is little liklihood of the Su. preme Courts holding against the tax laws on account of any Constitu. tlonal questions involved.
 Mir. Grigsby wrote four briefs in the tax cases that were pending be- fore the court and which were de. cided Monday. He began working on them immediately after his arriya in San Francisco the day before Christmas, and had them completed in a week. Naturally he is pleased with the decision of the highest court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
sANITARIUM PATIENT DEAD

Word has been received a. the Of, flee oS Gov. J. F. A. Strong that William Baker an inmate of the Morningside Sanitarium, died on Jan uarv 1lth and was buried in the AIuInomah Cemetery Baker was committed on July 2, 1910 from Cor dova.
 Cris KrOmann, who was commit ted from Kodiak on August 9th, 1915, was discharged from the in- stitution as cured on December 22nd and was sent to Seattle. Later he was seized with a recurrance Of his trouble and was recommitted to the SanitariUm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
BRACHMAN NOW OWNER
 OF A KETCHIKAN CAFE

Word was received from Ketchi- kan this morning that Herman Brachman, formerly of the Spatz Cafe here, and who left for the southern city short time ago, has purchased the Steadman Cafe and in future will operate that well known catering house. Brachman is well known in Juneau and was we'll liked.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
SKAGWAY PEOPLE ARE
 HOPEFUL ON ACCOUNT
 OF TUNGSTEN ORE STRIKE

People of Skagway are hopeful that strike Of tungsten ore made on the White Pass railroad line, about eight miles from Skagway, by Charles Cartwright, citizen of that place, will result in a valuable as- set to that community. It is said that ore running as high as $1,0OO a ton has ben located. It is said that the discoverers will work the property themselves if they do not give a bond on it to people who will do so.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
.PUGH FAILS TO
 ARRIVE HERE TO
 CANVASS REURNS
Board AdjOurnS Until the Customs Official Reaches Here to
 Start Count.

The canvasing board met this af- ternoon with one member short and took an adjournment until next Fri day afternoon at 9 o'clock. The reason for the adjournment was the non-arrival of Collector Of Customs J. F. Pugh, the third member of the board. Mr. PUgh will be a passen- ger on the steamer Jefferson, ac- cordug to word received by Cover nor Strong today. Nothing can be- done until his arrival.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
MOTION FOR RELEASES IS
 TO BE HEARD TOMORROW

This afternoon at 1880 o'clock an oral motion for the release of Charles Burns, against whom a not true bill was returned by the Grand jury, and who was ordered held for the next grand jury, was pre- sented to the District Court. Judge Jennings instructed the attoreny presenting the motion to prepare
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
FORMER ATTORNEY OF NORTH NOW
 IS IN THE CITY

John W. Archtander, well known attorney and author, who formerly resided at Ketchikan, but who for the past five years has been resi-. dent of Seattle, returned from the South this morning on the Princess Sophia. Mir. Archtander is the au. thor of history of the Metlakahtla
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17

tions took place in Dr. F. H. Kaser's parlors, subjects being furnished from among the prisoners at the Federal jail. The members of the board arc Dr. Zuber, of Ketchikan, president; Dr. E. II. Kaser Juneau, secretary and treasurer and Doctors Hale, Cor doya; Fromm of Nome, and Myers of Fairbanks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17

Special Photograph x. Y. II. Service
 There is no further excuse for keyhole inaccurUcy or stumbling when arriving home at a late hour when the lights are out, for by slip ping mp the metal band on your walking stick you may flash on light that will lead you straight to the goal. These electric canes have already become favorltcs with men who have already tried them. When you don't want to use the flashlight you keep the silver collar over the tiny bulb and the cane looks just like any other.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
ONE SUCCEEDS IN PASSING DENTAL
 BOARDS QUIZZES

The Territorial Board Of Dental EX- after being in session from Jan. 6th to Jan. 18th, completed their labors and today announced that of the three applicants for licenses on- ly one was successful he being Har ry $. Thomas, of Spokane. The written examination took place in the special offices in the Goldstein Building and the practical demonstra.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17

natives and the life Of Father Dun- can which has been widely read, and which has the approval of Father Duncan himself. Mir. Archtanier is at the Cain Hotel and expects to be here for several days on legal business. He was accompanied by Christ Jenson, of Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17
NEW GOLD DISCOVERY NOT 1000
 FEET FROM BEACH

Over 5000 feet of good milling ore; over 40 feet wide between green stone and slate walls, good harbor, water power and timber. For sale on liberal terms to responsible peo- pie. Address Box S16, Juneau, Al aska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17

written application, to serve ono copy on the District Attorney and he will hear the arguments on the ap- plication tomorrow The applica- tion was for the release of Burns on his own recognizance until the meeting of the next grand jury.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17

TWO IN uNB-Tne EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns are right up to the minute on the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-17

Today's News TOday -1n Empire
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
CABINET CONSIDERS REPLIES
 OF WARRING NATIONS
How to Reconcile the Conflicting At titude of the Central Powers and Entente Allies.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The attitude of President Wilson towards the re- plies of the warning nations to his suggestion that an opportunity be given for comparing peace atrms re- mained undetermined tonight. Pre- liminary discussion of the question was begun at today's cabinet meeting and at conferences between the pres ident and Secretary Lansing and be- tween the president and Colonel F. NJ. House, who spent the day at the White House.
 Informally, officials expressed the opinion that the problem facing the president is how to reconcile the con hicting attitude of the central powers and the entente allies on the ques- ton of comparing terms. The central powers having offered to discuss peace at a conference of representatives of the belligerents and the entente pow CTS, though virtually declining to agree to a conference, having given their broad terms publicly, it was suggested that the president might seek anew a method of having terms compared.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
STARS WHO HOLD OUT
 MAY HAVE SALARY CUT.
Club Owners Tired of Waiting for
 Return of Contracts.

If the ball players show any signs of antagonizing the club owners by refusing to sign the contracts which have been sent to them it is possible that their actions may prove a bit expensive to the athletes, and instead of gaining something for others they may lose something of their own. This fact became known when a prominent official intimated that the holdout ball player might have the opportuni- ty to sign, in fact face the necessity of signing, a new contract as figures be- low the original Such a thing has happened in the past and is likely to happen to several players in the fu- ture. The prescription is a simple one The club owner submits a contract to the player and allows him a reason able time to attach his signature thereto. Tired of waiting for the con- tract to be returned with the players signature attached, the magnate re- fuses to consider any longer the orig inal contract and notifies the player by telegraph to that effect. He then sends on new contract calling for $2, 300, for example, where the original called for $2,500, or the difference in terms may be even greater. Unless the orig inal contract is in the mails before the message is delivered to the player he will find 1t necessary to deal with his employer under new terms. This is one method of repriSal that may be ex- pected in some instances if the player shows a tendency to battle with the owner
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

ference is that a pace is equivalent to a yard. In order to remove all doubt the rules were changed in 1855 to read that the diamond must be a square every side of which measured 90 feet.
 Decreasing the width of the home plate would naturally give the pitcher less leeway for the manipulation of his curves and shoots. At the present time the plate is IT inches wide and if two or three inches wer eclipped from the white rubber the hurler would have to come nearer growing the ball in order to register a called strike and the bat ter would have less area to protect while waiting for ball that suited his idea of what he could hit safely.
 Changes in the size and form of the home plate have been more frequent than alterations to the playing dia- mond. For some years previous to 1900 the plate was a 12 inch square, so placed that one angle pointed directly at the pitcher and the greatest width was IT inches from the points that would be represented by first and third bases on the larger diamond. In 1900 the square plate was discarded for five sided plate measuring IT inches across the base s 1-2 inches on the sides and 12 inches on the two angles that form the point which still faces the pitcher as he delivers the ball.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS DULL.
Operations Embraced a Large Num-
 Der of Separate Issues.

New York, Jan. 13.-The net result of today's professional and apathetic stock market trading was 1nconsld, erable speculative issues as usual comprising the bulk of the light turn over at irregular changes. Gains of one to almost three points at the opening, due mainly to short cover ing on the tenor of the response of the entente allies were 500 nenaced.
 In the later dealings rallies carried some leaders back to best quotations of the morning. but the movement lacked outside support, prices yield ing slightly before the close on mod crate pressure.
 Operations embraced a larger mum Der of separate issues than recently, but transactions, except in United States Steel, coppers, oils and Indus trial Alcohol, were mostly in small lots. The uncertain trend of such General Motors and Alcohol, which f1uctuated from 3 to 10 points, was not calculated to inspire confidence
 Canadian Pacific, New Haven and Roc Island were once more the least impressive features of the railway group, Reading and some of the min or coalers making a better showing. The balance of the list attracted lit tie attention and even less support. Total sales amounted to 680 shares.
 Money movements of the week in dicate a further material strengthen ing of local bank reserves, the large gold imports being augmented by a return flow of currency from inter for reserve centers. Continued ease of time and call accommoda odatfens. re- suits chiefly from the small demand, the loan accounts of brokers being re- duced to nominal proportions.
 That the year is likely to be one of large domestic financing was further evidenced by the announcement of the purchase by an international banking house of s60,00O,000 first mortgage Taar nf ho mi Rubber company, the proceeds to be used mainly for refunding purposes. Other large industrial companies as well as railroads are expected to en- gage in similar operations. sf
 Investment bonds, including inter nationals, were steady to strong, but speculative issues were variably low CT. Total sales (par va1ue) aggre- gated $5,450,0oo.
 Tnited States bonds were unchang- ed on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
NEXT MOVES IN THE
 MEXICAN SITUATION
Have Been Decided Upon by Presi- dent WiIson-To be Announced on Monday.


 Washington, Jan 12.-The next States in dealing with the ,fe facto government of Mexico have been de- cided upon by President Wilson and will be announced after the meeting in New York Monday of the Mexican American joint commission. With across the American border and the sending of Ambassador Fletcher to Mexico City are understood to be the first steps that will be taken.
 Secretary Lane and the other mem bers of the American commission, pr. J. R. Mott and Judge George Gray, will meet CarranZa,S representatives in New York city in what is ex- pected to be the final session of the joint commission. Already the Amer ican commissioners have informed the MexicanS that in view of Carranza' s repeated refusal to .ratify the protocol signed at Atlantic City after almost three months deliberation, they re- gard further conferences as useless Their attitude is approved by the president.
 Carranza suggested that his refusal to ratify tS;e agreement entered in for the withdrawal of the American 1orce need not prevent the commissioners from considering the many other questions at issue between the two governments, and it has -cen fnti- mated to the American commissioners that at least a part of tne Mexican commission will endeavor again at the meeting Monday to have the confer enceS resumed.
 It was indicated today that the withdrawal of the American troops would be carried out on conditions General Carranza was asked to agree to, notwithstanding his failure to give the plan his sanction.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
HOW BASEBALL WOULD
 BE AFFECTED WITH CHANGES
lnfield Would Look Like Kite Pitchers Would be Handicapped.

While there is little if any possibiI- 1 ity of readjustment of the profes-
 slonal baseball diamond as recently suggested by President Percy D. t1aughton of the Boston National league club the proposed change as outlined by the Harvard football coach offer wide field for speculation as to what would be the result of such all terations were made. At the present
 time the diamond proper is in reality a squire measuring 90 feet to a side. The bases are considered to be go feet apart and the distance from the home plate to the second base is 127
 feet 3 3-8 inches. The pitchers slab is not exactly half way between the
 two points, but is located 60 feet, 6
 inches from the plate and 66 feet 3-8
 inches from second base. Haughton
 suggests that in order to equalize the
 offensive and defensice strength of the
 pitcher and batter it might be found
 advisable upon investigation, to move
 first and third bases five feet nearer
 the home plate and decrease the width
 of tn plate.
 If this were done it would change
 the entire aspect of the baseball dia- kite shaped. As it is especially stipu-
 lated that second base is not to be re- moved, the result would be that the distance from first to second base and from second ot third base approxi- mately 95 feet. These figures are based upon the agnles of the base lines and do not take into consideration the base bag proper, which is 15 inches square and considerably short ems the distance to be covered by the base runner who- is, of course, safe as soon as he touches the bag.
 It would shorten the distance that the batter would have to run in order to be safe after a hit and for the run ner attempting to score from third The regular playing positions of the in felders in al probability would be shifted as there would be an additional ten feet of fair field to be covered by the four players. The first and third baseben would be enabled to play closer to the plate for a bunt, but at the same time the batter would have five feet less to run in order to reach first safely. The pitcher would be able to watch runners on first and third more closely as these bases fould be a trif1e in front of him instead of straight an gtes as they are at present.
 There has been no change in the shape or measurements of the baseball diamond since 1s4k, when the rules were made to read that the distance between first and third Eases and home plate and second base must be 42 paces There has been considerable as, to just what "paces" meant, but the generally accepfN in-s l