The Alaska daily empire. [volume], February 28, 1913, Image 2

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ALASKA DAILY EMPIRE
F. A. STRONG
Telephone No. .'5-7-1
.-iass mutter November 7. 1912 at the poatoftlce at Ju
mna \ . ui. ler the Act <?t" March 3, 1879.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
U?e year, by mail $10.00
Six months, by mail 6.00
Per mouth, delivered 1.00
JUNEAU, ALASKA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28. 1913.
HARBINGERS OF SPRING
WE DO not know that the robin has made his appearance}
as yet in Southeastern Alaska, but if he has not, The Em
pire's Windham Bay correspondent tells us that canaries
have arrived at that pleasant spot. They are thrice welcome;
and we hasten to give them the notice that they deserve. For
lo. it is a sign that winter is over and gone, the time of the sing
ing birds has come, and soon the voice of the bullfrog will be
heard in the land.
But a few days ago a Seattle newspaper was chortling in
innocent glee over the arrival of the first robin in the purlieus
of the Puget Sound city. We shall therefore, join our canary
birds in their songs, and acclaim their early enterprise in re
turning to their summer habitat. A robin may roost on a Se-j
attle tive and pipe his lonesome lay, but here a thousand miles;
away?in what the good people who do not know Alaska, think
is region of perpetual snow and ice, the canary sings as he
flits from bough to bough, and the snowdrop and the crocus and
jonquil are getting ready to bourgeon forth and welcome the
advent of Spring. And over in Sitka?we have it on unimpeach
able authority?the pansy, even now, is blooming al fresco.
Beat it if you can. And Skagway has not reported for several
days. but. we doubt not, the flowers are blooming bravely under
the brow of Mount Dewey.
This is no longer the ice-belt of the geographies of our
youth. It is the country where Spring an early visit pays, and
where grasses spring and flowers blow, when other lands bet
ter known, thickly populated, and in the "centers of civiliza
tions." are still locked in winter's icy embrace.
L as then sing of the Alaska Panhandle and sound the
loud irrbrel in its praise. It may not be in the banana belt,
but it has still greater charms.
THE RIGHT RING
THE EMPIRE, the past tew days, has printed many interviews
with members of the Legislature now here. They have
;.-hed upon a number of important matters, and. it is sub
; >i . tm sentiments expressed by all have been of a high
ord i\ i '11. ve been marked by keen intelligence, and a compre
1 isi* nowledge of the subject matter of their remarks. They
a v that the members are exhibiting a broad spirit with
regar-; - !u important problems that they will be called upon
to consider.
Tin re is no doubt that the members of Alaska's first Leg
is!;i 'i". ipproaehing their duties with a grave concern and
a ?ii ? r ..ation to do their full duty by the people who have hon
or i i ..nd placed their seal of confidence upon them. That
tin .. \ 11 make mistakes is certain: that they will receive unmer
ited c n is also true, but by strict adherence to fundamen
tal principles of government they will not go far astray. The
people are with them now. and are disposed to give them loyal
support and encouragement in the efforts that will be made to
secure better and fairer government for the Territory.
A HOME FOR THE UNFORTUNATE
THE care of the indigent of Alaska is a matter that directly
appeals to most people. It has been a subject of discus
sion for years. Its importance has been acknowledged by the
federal officials of the Territory. Governor Clark has evinced
great interest in it and has conscientiously striven to have the
situation relieved. That it has not been done is not the fault
of the Governor. Many others also have labored along the same
lines, and it is a matter for regret that so little has been ac
complished.
Indigence in Alaska is nearly always the result of physical
breakdown or accident. The pioneers are sufferers?the men
who have literally blazed the trails into the wilderness in search
of elusive fortune, ever hopeful, until misfortune's Hand has been
laid upon them and they are no longer able to follow their vo
cations. Then, under existing conditions, they must either be
come objects of charity, or have the brand of the vagrant
placed up( n them. Physically they may be spent and broken,
but the pride and spirit of the pioneer survive until the spark
of life has fled. But let it be said that appeals to Alaskans on
behalf of a worthy cause have never been made in vain. This
does not meet the case, however, and The Empire is pleased to
note that a step has been taken toward the establishment of a
home for unfortunate miners and prospectors at Sitka. In this
the leading spirit has been Representative Arthur G. Shoup,
whose intelligent efforts to secure a building from the Federal
Government in the ancient capital, have been crowned with suc
cess. The work yet to be accomplished in order to make a home
for these men an actuality will devolve upon the Legislature.
And that body is composed of pioneers.
CLOCK OF PROGRESS TURNED BACKWARD
IF WE are to believe the views expressed by a Berlin news
paper, the United States is merely talking humbug about non
intervention in Mexico. It expresses the German view, no
doubt, but nothing more. It fails to grasp the fact that our in
terest in Mexico is not measured by the mere dollar. It does
not realize as do the people of the United States that Felix Diaz
and his followers have set back the clock of political progress in
Mexico for a generation.. They have not only discredited their
own country but they have worked harm to every other Latin
An erii :!ii republic. Even Cuba and the Philippines must inev
it. i 1\ suffer as a result of this cut-throat rebellion. ?
The revolution that drove Porfirio Diaz out of Mexico was
grounded on definite principles of human liberty with which all
free men could sympathize. When the new Madero government
was finally established the fact was generally recognized that
it represented a step forward. Of the validity of Madero's elec
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tion there could be no question, and the worst that could be said '
of his administration was that it was more liberal and more hu- i
mane than that of the dictatorship.
When young Diaz and his cut-throats made their appeal
from the ballot to the bullet they indicted Mexico's fitness for
self-government. They fought for no principle, merely for power
and plunder; and while the memory of this exploit lasts the
political stability of Mexico will be under suspicion, no matter
what may be the outcome of their rebellion. Their exploits arc
a standing invitation to all adventurers to conspire against any
stable government.
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;; Northern News Notes jj
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During his recent visit to the Tu
luksak Jack Price secured options on
much likely-looking ground on Bear
creek, and will leave very soon to re
sume prospecting operations there. He
will take along a pump and expects
to be gone until the middle of May.
Mr. Price thinks well of Bear, saying
it is the finest-looking country in Alas
ka to prospect in; but wether Bear
creek carries the values remains to be
demonstrated. The options secured
by Mr. Price last year on the Aniak
were not taken up.
* ?? *
Alfred Klrkkala. a miner working
on 17 below, Tenderfoot, met with a
serious accident recently by having
a large mass of muck slide from the
side of the shaft in which he was
working. Both legs were broken and
a pick, which was beside him, was
run through his nose and mouth. Be
side these he received Internal in
juries, the nature of which can not
be ascertained at this time.
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Our suburb, on the lower slough, is
feeling somewhat elated on putting
one over the main town. The post
office at that place is in possession
of the new stamps required by the par
cels post. The office of Berry, at Es
ter. was lately discontinued and the
mail for that section comes through
Chena, as a result the fish camp also
acquired all the supplies from that
place. Included in the invoice were
the new stamps, hence the crow, says
the Fairbanks Citizen.
* * *
During the progress of the case of
Hanot vs Pdero. at Fairbanks. Attor
ney L. K. Pratt persisted in taking
exceptions to the rulings of the court.
Upon an admonishment from Judge
Fuller to desist from his attitude lie
replied that he would respect the
court "if he could." Upon being ques
tioned as to what he meant by such a
reply he stated that the court had
made rulings that were beyond his
comprehension, that they could onh
have been made from lack of exper
ience on the court's part. His audacity
cost him $150.
HIGH RECORD IN
"TRUST-BUSTING"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.? A high
record in "trust busting" has been
established in the closing days of Pres
ident Taft's administration. Attorney
General Wickersham and James A.
Fowler, his assistant, the "trust bust
er" of the Department of Justice, filed
four civil anti-trust suits during the
last week and two similar suits in
the preceding week, making a new rec
ord of a suit a day for six days, ex
clusive of Sunday.
In addition, the Government nas
been victorious in several notable
Sherman law prosecutions recently.
The "Towing Trust" on the Great
Lakes was ordered dissolved, verdicts
of guilty were turned against the Cash
Register and Bathtub Trusts, and Jas.
A. Fatten pleaded guilty to one count
of the "cotton corner" indictment.
There is no indication that the anti
trust activity of the expiring admin
istration has ceased, and in all prob
ability more suits will be filed before
March 4. A distinct effort is being
made to bring to conclusion the pend
ing investigation of the Standard Oil
to determine whether the decree of
dissolution has been violated.
Attorney-General Wickersham so far
has filed eighty-one civil and criminal
anti-trust suits during his four years
of service, exceeding by nineteen the
total number of prosecutions insti
tuted by all of his predecessors since
the Sherman law was enacted in 1892.
Seven anti-trust proceedings were be
gun in President Harrison's adminis
tration, eight in Cleveland's, three in
McKinley's and forty-four in Roose
velt's.
Under the immediate direction of
Attorney-General Wickersham, Mr.
Fowler has instituted in less than two
years fifty-eight of the eighty-one an
ti-trust proceedings begun during the
Taft administration.
HAYWOOD OUSTED |j
BY RECALL VOTE
NEW YORK. Feb. 27?William I).;
Haywood has been ousted, by a recall
vote from the Socialist National Ex
ecutive Committee. j
POPE PRAYS ALONE
OVER DEAD SISTER
ROME. Feb. 2S. The Pope's sister.
Rosa Sarto, died yesterday in Rome of ,
paralysis. Sh.? had been ill for some
days and the phyisicians in attend-!
ance had expected a fatal outcome ow
ing to her age, seventy-seven years.
The Pope, dressed in a plain black
suit, left the Vatican at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon in a closed carriage. He .
laid a crucifix on the breast of his
dead sister and prayed alone in the ;
death chamber. He returned to the
Vatican an hour later deeply affected.
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Owner may have it by proving prop
erty and paying for this ad. Inquire
Empire office.
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the local agency?CHAS. GOLDSTEIN
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Estimates Furnished Free Upon
Request
Good Mechanics, Good Material,
Best Results
'PHONE 6-0-3 JUNEAU
The Juneau Steamship Co.
U. S. Mail Steamer
GEORGIA
Juneau-Sitka Route?Leaves
Juneau for Hoonah, Gypsum,
Teuakee, Killisnoo and Sitka?
S:00 a. m., Nov. 5. 11. 17. 23, 29,
Dec. 5. 11. 17. 23. 29. Jan. 4. 10,
16. 22, 28. Feb. 3, 9. 15. 21. 27,
March 5, 11, 17, 23 and 29.
Leaves Juneau for Funter and
Chatham, 8:00 a. m.?Nov. 17,
Dec. 11, Jan. 4, 28, Feb. 21,
March 17.
Leaves Juneau for Tyee, 8:00
' a. m.?Nov. 23, Dec. 23, Jan. 22,
Feb. 21, March 23.
Juneau ? Skagway Route ?
Leaves Juneau for Pearl Harbor,
Eagle River, Yankee Cove, Sen
tinel Light Station, Jualin, El
dred Rock Light Station, Com
et, Haines, Skagway,, 8:00 a. m.
?Nov. 3, 9, 15, 21, 27, Dec. 3,
9, 15. 21. 27, Jan. 2, 8, 14, 20,
26, Feb. 1. 7, 13, 19. 25. March
3, 9, 15. 21, 27.
Returning loaves Skagway the
following day at 8:00 a. ra.
WILLIS E. NOWKLL. MANAGER
Professional Cards
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ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
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Lewis Building, Juneau
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ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Lewis Building, Juneau
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ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Decker Building
Juneau Alaska
H. P. CROWTHER
U. S. Deputy Surveyor
U. S. Mineral Surveyor
Office ? Lewis Block ? Juneau
N. WATANABE
DENTIST
Office Over Purity Pharmacy
Juneau .... Alaska
JOHN B. DENNY
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Mining and Corporation Law
Offices: Juneau, Alaska
Seattle, Wash.
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JUNEAU FERRY & NAVIGATION Co.?Operating Ferry Service Be
tween JUNEAU, DOUGLAS, TREADWELL and SHEEP CREEK
?Lv. Juneau f>>i
t Douglas and
J Treudwell
! *8:00 a. m.
1 9:00 a.m.
' 11:00a. m.
1:00 p. m.
3:00 p m.
4:30 p. m.
Ct: 30 p. m.
8:00 p. ni.
9:00 p. in.
11:00 p. m.
r Lv. Trend
well for
Juneau
; *8:25 a. m.
9:25 a. m.
' 12:00 noon
1:40 p. m.
| 3:25 p. m.
| 4:55 p. in.
I 6:55 p.m.
' 8:25 p.m.
! 9:25 p.m.
11:25 p. m.
Loaves
Uoutflas for
Juneau |
?8:30 a.m. !
9:30 a. m.
12:05 p. ra.
1:45 p.m. j
3:30 p. m
5:30 p.m. j
7:05 p.m. j
8:30 p. m.
9:30 p.m. 1
11:30p.m. 1
Leaves Juneau daily
for Sheep Creek
11:00 a. 111.
4:30 p. m.
Leaves Sheep
Creek for Juneau
11:40 a. m.
6:10 p. ra.
From Junrau lor
Shoop Crc?-k
; Saturday N'inht Only
| ii:00 p. m.
for Juneau
Returning Leaves
Sheep Creek
11:40 p. m.
Leaves Treadwell
11:45 p. m.
Leaves Douglas
11:60 p. m.
Sunday Schedule same ns above, except trip leaving Juneau at 8 a. m. i* omiiUKi I
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