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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
MIR. RITCHIE'S LETTER

Attorney E. E. Ritchie of Valdez, in letter to Senator Dan Sutherland, copy of which sent to The Empire, anent the workmans compensation law, says the best evidence" that the law is an impudent false pretense' is the fact that every mining com pany favors it."
 If the circumstance that the mining companies favor anything is evidence per that that thing is iniquitous MT Ritchie inmaes the Legislature of Alaska should immediately and by unanimous vote adopt legislation that would put the mining companies out of business entirely Such institutions he de scribes should be abolished, for do not want bus ness bszzd on "impudcls-false pretense" False tense" is foundation for prosperity, and, if the implied charge against Alaska mining companies is true cannot have prosperity until they are bansh ed from the Territory.
 But MT. Ritchie has permitted himself to wander afeld and if that is the best evidence" he ad duce for his position he is hard pressed, indeed for argument The fact that every mining company in Alaska avors it, if the statement is in accordance with the facts is very strong evidence in support of the compensation The record does not show that the mining companies of Alaska the monstrous things that the Valdez lawyer assumes them to be- The record shows that there has been disposition the part of these companies whose enterprise has made in Alaska, which not here before, for thousands of people to come here and live and i'm prove conditions for themselves and their families, is to be the point of lberality in their dealings with their employees. The record shows that they spent thousands of dollars in of their le gal obligations in caring for sick and injured in their employment The record shows that they have usually in those things which contribute to Alas ka's progress and development They in most part controlled by Western pioneers, who have worked their way upward in Western civilization and mining industry to the big things through sheer merit. They employees of their corporations them selves. and work with the other employees in democratic spirit. They whom the employees understand and like. They get along finely together, haca do unde nd he cism of them comes professional farmers content more than from the who work in the mines with them.
 The Empire will not say that the workmen's com pensation law should not be amended If it be amended in a that will reduce litigation and and time employer and employee between acci- dents that result in injury and the payment of the damages it should be amended. It should not be amended for the purpose of making business for lawyers seeking clients or to make political capital
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

want damage actions leads me to make the following suggestions Of which you can make any use you see fit. l am going to send copy 1f this letter to Mir. Troy.
 As 1 told you in Seattle last winter 1 have for years advocated workmen's compensation laws. The in the fact that it is not com pensation law at all but a limi- tation of liability by the big mining companies. It is a law of the min ing companies, by the mining com panies and for the mining com ing that he did not have before nothing in time of recovery, avoid ance of litigation or guaranty of recovery in case of insolvency of his employer.
 With amazing affrontery or an lttempt to disguise the utter fail ire, or refusal, of the law to offer the working miner any compensa- tion or legal right he did not previously enjoy the act gives him he remarkable privilege of settling with his employer "any claim for injury hereunder in accordance with the schedule herein. Section 21 gives him the right to sue for the recovery due under this act" the courts of the territory. He lad both those rights before, with 10 limit to the amount of recov- ery.
 The law of 1915 is an impudent
 alse pretense. It was imposed on
 egislators who had not studied
 uch laws by the false claim that it is similar to state laws on the same subject. The lobbyists who griggled it through stole the livery of heaven to serve the devil in. The best evidence of that fact is that every mining company favors it. In the states every attack on compensation law has come from the corporations affected.
 If the law is amended by pro yiding for compulsory compensation as suggested by the amendment I sent you it will bear some sem olance to real compensation laws. At present it is a fraud on cred llity, no doubt wilfully so devised by it's sponsors.
 44f4s Yours Truly, Fes (Signed.) E. F. RITCHIE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
NOTICE
To the Heirs, Devisers and Repre- sentatives of the Estate of Mall
 com Campbell, Deceased:

Notice is hereby given that T. E.. ?. keegan, who was heretofore on the 5th day of June, 1916, appointed guardian of the person and estate of Malcom Campbell on account of the death of the said Malcom Campbell is not any longer authorized to act as such guardian, and that the said Y. E. P. Keegan has filed with this Court his Final Account and report as such guardian, which said report will come on for hearing in this Court on the 9th day of June, 1917, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the fore noon of said day, at which time any objections to or protests against said account may be heard.
 NEWARK l.. BURTON, United States Commissioner and Ex-
 Officio Probate Judge
 First publication, April ', 1917 Last publication, May ,, 1917
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
EXPECT KRAUsE TO BE HUNTED DOWN

The people of this section of Alaska expect Krause to be taken if it is within the power of human pacity to take him. They have right to expect it. The highest duty of government is to protect human life and that is not safe long this convicted mankiler is large
 On the other hand the officers of the law no matter how unpardonable the of his escape. have right to expect the heartiest cooperation on the part of the people in the search Krause must be hunted to his hiding place and put where he cannot dc harm, and every do his part
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
THE MUNICIPAL MUDDLE

The situation in the municipal government which presents itself to the people of fully justifies the predictions that made and is completely at variance with the harmony promises of inaugural address of the Mayor It predicted that the election of Mayor Valentine would be like turning bull loose in China shop. but the Mayor promised to work in harmony with the Council There could not easily be anything further from harmony-instead the bull is rampant
 The Mayor finds himself at variance with the six members of the City Council. and instead of abiding by the will of the majority, he is endeavoring to run the city without regard for the will of sixsevenths of those chosen to manage municipal affairs. In re- fusing to put motions when addressed the presd- Ing officer in refusing to permit appeals from his de- cisions in insisting upon doing all of the talking and acting he gave the predicted exhibition of bufonery.
 or course there be but outcome of the c1ntroyersy Majorities rule in this country in the end and the six members will prevail the one. fhe worst that can come from the predicament is contnuope performance of the ridiculous and the mak TT F seevice to Juneau more irksomes
 HowSs tho members of the City Council are not @11 ron dhsy are men NY know how to do their
 "A Ez*
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
AGAIN-PLANT THE STUD
Anchorage Democrat)

The Democrat has among it's exchanges a pane published down in the big potato producing section Colorado in the vicinity of Greedy tells of the bi potato shortage there and advises it's readings more spuds this pointing that on accour off the high cost of living the humble potato is boun to be more and more for food supply ic the Unite States, particularly so now account Nation likelihood of becoming engaged in the world War An if that advice is pertinent outside, how ,luch nor, should it be so up in this section of the country
 Matanuska farmers should be sure to see tha they have big acreage in potatoes this year. At tn present price 1t would be possible to raise potatoe here and ship them to the Seattle market at n proft
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
TALDEZ LAWYER IS OPPOSED TO ALASKA
 COMPENSATION LAW

NoTE-The following copy of a stter written to Senator Dan A. 'utheriand by E. E. Ritchie, law Ter of Valdez and former mayor h that city, was received by the 'ditor Of The Empire in the last nall from the Westward.-Editor
 Cordova, April 3, 1917. Wy Dear Sutherland:
 An article in the Juneau Empire 'riticising opposition to the mis- aiied workmen's compensation law 1915 and suggesting that opp0- ltion to 1t comes from lawyers who
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
THE GAGE OF BATTLE
Cincinnati Enouirer)

Cincinnati Enquirer)
 The Presidents address to the assembled Congres needs no republication explanation. It is a fne cut cameo of the events that have compelled our UT wiling national resentment of unavoidable duty It q masterly statement of grim incontrovertble fac The nation accepts the inevitable It has appaI ont for a long time that the United States the sword in defense of truth justice humanity
 America must strike quickly, hard and persistent ly. There dare be no faltering This nation doe rot war against people, but against a mediaeya system or government that breaches and practice tue tyranny Of might over right system that defie humanity and that may be expected stab and de stroy in the dark. That system pits itself agains the militant democracy of the world and proclaims it purpose in word and deed to destroy republicanisr and set up an autocracy of all
 Congress- will not delay in voicng the resentmen ol the nation; nor will America proceed with laggard hesitan step to the assertion and establishment of th same degree of righteousness between nations as required between individuals This is an hour for ac t,on These are days that demand Away wit the weaking and fant-hearted. The stamn and courage of the founders of America live Ours not an emascuated people, but vire nation demand ing peace, even though it be obtained at the price
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
ALASKA MAY HELP
est. Louis Republic)

A recent item in the news stated that there i. langer of shortage of materials from which to mak, tin cans in which to preserve the coming seasons sur plus of vegetables and fruit Like so many othe threatened shortages this may prove to be an empt alarm. but it is regrettabe fact that in this couf try where the important business of canning had it origin and greatest development, there is almost ne tin. Virtually all of the tin used in North Amerc. comes from Asia and South America such deposits have been found in the United States being scant to be hardly worth mining. Some tin ore has bee, found in Alaska and when that domain has bee, fully explored mines be found that will give tn United States supply of tin from it's own resources
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
PRAISE FOR FORMER JUNEAUITE
(Anchorage Times)

Hats off to Capt. Franklin Johnston, we'll know, citizen of Anchorage and the first resident of Alask far know to enlist in the cause of his country since the break of diplomatic relations with German As is generally known here, Captain Johnston depar, cd for the States last fall, to pass a winter He a, rived in the national capital in time to take in tn inauguration of President Wilson and while there Tt aponded to the call Of his country and enlisted al officer in the coast defense service and is now a, duty The information reaches Anchorage in ette received from the captain to Game Warden Ericsor He says he cannot tell when he will be able |. return to the town of his choice
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
HAliBUT SELLS HIGH

According to advices received on the Admiral Watson yesterday hali- but sold in Seattle last Monday, on the fish exchange for 1872 cents. Many of the Alaska halibut fleet are now making Seattle instead of going to Prince Rupert.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

Any meeting-even City Counc-if all those present have right be present and participate has he right to itself, through majority If it does anything that is illegal there other remedies than he suppression of the majority by minority of the meeting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

duty, and they have the to do it. matter how unpleasant it might be- The affairs of the city will be safeguarded No doubts that for moment There will be backward step Juneau will go right ahead. No doubts that either
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

The men chosen to serve the people by the Coun cil last night will hold the offices which they have )een elected. They selected by the empow cred by the law and the votes of the people of Ju aeau to make the choice, and the there is ac uiesence in the action of the Council happier will Je all concerned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
\ COUNCIL REWARDS GOOD MEN

The City Council last night reelected all of the old employees except the City Attorney, who not a candidate for reelection. City Clerk and Magistrate Petit Chef-of Police Harding Fire Chief Freman and Wharfinger Banbury all rewarded for faithful 5ervice by reelection For City Attorney H. II. Fol son. pioneer of the city and of her best citi- chosen. The in each instance mous
 The action of the Council that there will 5e little change in municipal policies during the year and it is well, for the city has been we'll governed
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

Too Many Of Us Sacrifice Quality Tor Quantity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

The Hohenzollerns and the Hapsburgs have gone , little further perhaps than they intended and hate tt turn back (Knoxyile Journal and Tribunel
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

It is proposed to give the women of England whl lave reached the age of 30 years the ballot. Tha you'd mean a very little. Few are that old
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

the school house may call at Juneau
 Transfer and have it for the taking If
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
Watchful Waiting.

The Club undertakers have just earned that Lena May Dye in Ar .anum, Ohio.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
Names Is Names.
Our Daily Special.

Pick Ice lives at Wapakoneta, C
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

Nicholas Romanoff didn't think the time womb come when he would be less prominent citizen thar Nicholas Longworth.-L Louisville Courier,Journall .
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

Uncle Sam is about to declare an open season or German submarines Detroit Free Press.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

While the open season for grouse has not arrived Gov. Strongs reward makes open for Krause
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

It begins to look though Hndenburg intend to conquer by making the Allies run their legs of trying to catch him. Baltimore American)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
Gosh !!

With about a thousand names select from why did the parents )f Mir Bone, of Jackson, Ohio, name Jim Diddle?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luk> McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.
Ouch !

Ouch o. c. Moon is a dentist in Wash ington c. H., Ohio. But he prob ably makes his patients see stars.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
Hooray!

Just to prove that there is noth- ng in a name, Will Shrink, of Gov ngton, Ky, has enlisted in the Club battalion and says that he is ready 0 fight and won't shrink.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14
Help!

Maybe some butchers in Celina, Ohio, ought not to sell meats. But Otto Ott.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-14

want damage actions leads me to make the following suggestions Of
 which you can make any use you see fit. l am going to send a copy 1f this letter to MT. Troy.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-02
CLARENDON POPULAR
WITH INDIANAPOLIS
COLONY THIS SEASON

An still they come, Those indian
apolis people SO popular is the Clar-
endon With the indianapolis contln
gent this season, one wonders II that
city i not a. socially deserted al pres
enl a. the Sahara desert The con
genial colony from the leading city
OF the HooSier state Is one oil the gay
est al the hotel and the members are
engaged IN u continual round OF
pleasures. including motor trips, bath
ing. solnng and picnic parties Late
additions are Mrs John Newley Miss
Emma Henry. \ G. Newley and G $
Mathews. who are touring the state
by automobile other prominent
guests within the past week have been
Mrs II Munh, Mrs HerNey Bates. Jr.
Miss Mertendale MIR and Mrs II K
DuehWall ana Mrs Howard Schur-
mann Many other Indianapolis PEG
PIE are expected Tor the month Of
March al the hotel
). NJ Bond and Miss Bond. Who were
guests al the Clarendon last year.
arrived last night. coming direct from
Cleveland. Ohio. The two are being
cordially welcomed By many friends
al the hotel
Horseback riding was popular with
the Clarendon colony YESTERDAY
Among those noted on the trails and
beach We're Mrs T. Virgil Neal and
Mrs NJ f Pratt who rode together.
and Miss Annette TausSig. who fodt.
: with Mr. Owens
4 Detroit four who are guests at
: the Hotel Clarendon for a stay OF
some length are Or AMI Mrs r
tonley and Mr. and Mrs Ii e Mar
shall
1t viii be good news 10 the many
who are Interested III Edward Ortung.
the Clarendon yioinist. who nearly
lost his life III brave attempt to
save another from drowning. to learn
that he is rapidly recovering and IS
considered out OF danger Mr.. Ortung
has been moved from the hospital to
the musicians cottage
The Lotus grill was gay with a
number OF informal dinner parties
Wednesday night Among those who
entertained were Mr. and Mrs Morti-
mef Il. Fuller who had five guests. and
Mr.. and Mrs r N Conrad
AlT aud Mrs Cameron MacRae of
concord y G. are Interesting guests
at the Clarendon, where the, expect
10 spend the next week
Deserving the west coast 10 spend
some time in Seahreeze are MIR aud
Mrs II W Nucklos. of New York city.
and A \ Bedding aud F. n Bedding.
OF Rockville. Conn, who are late
guests al the Clarendon The tour
are travelling by automobile
Mr. and Mrs Eldridge. Of Bos
ton. Mass. came up from Palm Beach
Wednesday 10 spend several days ii
the Clarendon en- route north ON
their way south during January the
tldridges We're guests at the hotel Tor
fortnight
Leaving yesterday for the north
We're Mrs a Murphy and brother.
y J Monkey, OF Chicago. III VINO
have been guests OF the Clarendon
since the middle OF January
An informal luncheon was given at
the Clarendon Wednesday by Mr. and
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-02

Mrs II Mendelsohn, Of Newburgh,
~ g.. whose guests were Miss Court
enav Miss Sholtz and David Sholtz. Of
DaNtOna
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-02

Leaving yesterday Ter birmingham,
Ma after a sojourn OF some length
III the Clarendon We're Nr and Mrs
G. II Nahb and Mrs. T. G Phillips.
Coming 70 Florida early in January
tine trio toured the state III the Phil.
lips ear, making The Clarendon their
headquarters.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-02

Leaving yesterday for the north
We're Mrs A. Murphy and brother.
J NoAley Of Chicago Ill VINO
nave been guests OF the Clarendon
since the middle OF January
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-02

Walter Slack aud nephew Leon
Slack. who We're among The most IN
veterate golfers at the Clarendon
have returned to Trenton. n } The
TWO We're popular members OF the
hotel colony and viii BE- greatly
missed Willard SLACK Viii remain in
Seabreeze tor several weeks longer
with friends
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-02

An informal luncheon was given a
the Clarendon Wednesday br Mr. ant
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-02

Mr. and Mrs } J Eldridge II Bos
ton Mass came up from Palm Beach
ednesday 10 spend several days IL
the Clarendon Ell route north On
their way south during January the
tsldrldges We're guests at the hotel for
fortnight
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-02
LOSE ONE DOLLAR
TO WIN ONE KISS

RoSton.-The Harvard Lam
poon has discovered way to
cut down the high price Of kiss
ing. SnlackS can be had at 81
per, if a formula evolved at Har-
ward is followed. 1t is easier
than rolling off log, and much
more pleasant, according to late
reports.
Here's the scenario, clipped
from the Harvard Lampoon:
First select 4 girl Ga pretty
one), then bet her a dollar that
YOU can kiss her without touch
ing her IrhiS sounds impoSsl-
Bile and will appeal 10 her sport
ing hlood.l
Next kiss her and pay the
dollar like a good loser.
Who wins?
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-02

Deserving the west coast 10 spend
some time IN Seahreeze are AIR aud
Mrs II w NuckloS of New York city
ana A \ Bedding aud f n Belding
OF Rockville Conn. who are late
guests al the Clarendon The tour
are travelling by automobile
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-02

AlF aud Mrs Cameron MacRae. of
concord y G. are Interesting guests
at the clarendon, where they expect
TO spend the next week
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-02

The Lotus grin was gay with a
number OF informal dinner parties
Wednesday night Among those who
entertained We're Mr. and Mrs Morti-
iner + Fuller who had five guests. and
Air and Mrs r N Conrad.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-23
LISTEN, DAUGHTER

Dad knows that Christmas is COM
ing and so does your mother and your
brothers and sisters. And we all
know just what will please you the
most. So, from present appearances,
you are not to be disappointed. But
you seem to have the wrong point
of view about Christmas, honey, and
| want to set you right. Get that?
The real happiness lies in planning
what you are going to do for others
and then doing it. The real Christ
mas spirit fills only those whose
thoughts are upon the happiness they
hope TO bestow upon their friends,
and upon the unfortunates who think
they have no friends. It's not SO much
what you give as to whom you give.
There's a poor woman living around
the corner. No one is thinking OF
what she would like for Christmas.
She'd be the second happiest woman
ii town If you were to walk in on
her early Christmas morning with a
gift of something warm for her to
wear. The happiest woman would be
my little girl who brings it. There
is old Black jim, who shoyels the
snow and carries out the ashes. Never
thought of him? Well think of him
to the extent of a pair of warm nit
tens. Knit them yourself. Don't
know how? Your mother will start
YOU. 1t will be twice as much fun
for you and old Jim's look of graft
tude when you give them to him Will
repay you more than all the fine
phrases of all the young squirts to
whom you send neckties they won't
wear and pin cushions they won't use.
Try dads prescription, daughter, and
you'll be the %happiest girl in town
Christmas day. You will find that
it isn't getting what you want for
Christmas that makes for real Joy.
You'll discover something. That's
right. Start now.