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ALASKA DAILY EMPIRE J. F. A. STRONG, Publisher JOHN W. TROY, Editor Telephone No. 3-7-4 Entered as second-class matter November 7. 1912 at the postofflce at Ju neau. Alaska, under the Act of March 3. 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Q?e year, by mail $10.00 Six months, by mail 6.00 Per month, delivered 100 LAWMAKING AUTHORITY NOT INVOLVED. SOME misconceptions have arisen over the ruling of the comp troller of the Treasury that the Federal government can not meet the expense of enforcing the Territorial laws of Al aska and the decision of Judge Fuller that the Territorial Legis lature cannot amend the code of procedure for the Federal courts of Alaska. The idea has gained footing in some places that these rulings strike at the authority of the Territorial Legislature to pass laws, and that if they are sustained by future decisions of those higher in authority the scope of the Territorial government will be materially limited. This is not necessarily the case. As a matter of fact if these rulings are sustained Alaska will be left just where the other Territories are and have been in the past. The comptroller's ruling, if upheld, will compel the Terri tory to pay for the care of its own prisoners and pay other court costs in trying those accused of otfenses against it. The other Territories do this and always have done it. It might make nec essary further legislation, either by Congress or the Territorial Legislature but it cannot involve the authority of the Legisla ture to pass laws. It is not for the laity to determine whether or not Judge Ful ler's ruling, if sustained, will even necessitate further legislation. In fact there seems to be common sense behind the contention that it would only require grand juries in returning indictments and attorneys representing the Territory to conform to the laws provided by Congress for the government of Federal court pro- I cedure and disregard the local amendments. In the meantime, let us hope that higher authorities than the comptroller and Judge Fuller will simplify matters and make gov ernment in Alaska less costly by overruling their decisions. Senator Root is reported to have said yesterday that he would not accept a Presidential nomination if it were tendered him. Wonder if the growing popularity of the Wilson adminis tration has had anything to do with the New Yorker's determin ation? At least he was ready enough to seek the nomination in 1908. ADMINISTRATION AND IMPROVED CONDITIONS. COMMENTING upon the effect of the work of the administra tion toward imporving business conditions, the New York World pays this compliment to Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo: "The annual report of the Secretary of the Treas ury breathes throughout the spirit of optimism, altru ism and psychology. "At the very outset of the special Congress session last April his department met a 'propaganda of pessi mism which, designedly or not, produced a condition of exereme nervousness and tension.' His own efforts in handling the Government's surplus money had a large psychological as well as practical effect in overcoming this condition, and prove the 'enormous value of an al truistic agency in financial affairs.' " Something always seems to happen in the Republican party , of New York to delay the ousting of Barnes. With a Republi can Assembly in prospect next January, his reluctance to retire is quite easily explained. MEXICAN IGNORANCE HANDICAPS ADMINISTRATION IGNORANCE and the lack of a free press are the worst handi caps to the success of the American policy for Mexico. If there were a free press in Mexico there would be a public opinion, and many of the troubles of the people would disappear. Because there is no free press in that country, the attitude of President Wilson as expressed in his public utterances is dis torted or suppressed by local publications. Not more than 15 per cent, of the people of Mexico can read or write. Of this small proportion of literates many are misin formed, and many others, by prejudice or interest, have minds that are closed. This is one of the difficulties as well as one of the perils of a situation that may as easily be underestimated outside of Mexico as by the inhabitants of that country. There is danger in ignorance, especially in ignorance that is officially promoted. The kindly offices of the United States south of the Rio Grande contemplate not only peace and pro gress for an afflicted people but enlightenment that cannot fail to promulgate good neighborhood for ourselves. The sudden conversion of some of Boss Murphy's most obe dient followers to direct-primary reform will be a more convinc ing demonstration of faith after it is made good by works. UNCALLEDFOR LETTERS. List of letters remaining in the post oftice at Juneau, Alaska on Dec. 13, 1913. Parties wishing same, when calling, please say "advertised:" Mrs. L. Barrett, Jas. Barbean, W. A. Barnhill, James Benson, J. Bren nan, Mrs. R. J. Brittain, Paul Brown, Jack Brown, Chas. Carlson, John Cam pigotto, James Campbell, G. Galavis, Richard Owens Crisp, John Crystall, B Curley, Ingv. Feness, Rafael, Fuer tes, Jacob Out (2 letters), Milke Gur ban (card), Francis Jack (card), Geo. H. Gustafson, Mr. Guthberg (card), Joe Karick, John Karjala, Sam Klein, (card), Anton Kristensen, (card), John Jackson. Mrs. C. Parks, Jack Panno, Mrs. M. E. Warrich. E. L. HUNTER, P.M. o ? o ? o The Pioneer Baths and Barber Shop will remain open until 9:30 payday nights and the night following for the accommodation of miners. 12-ll-6t FRANK A. BROWN, Propr. o ? 0 ? o Place your orders now for flowers for delivery on Christmas morning. Winter & Pond Co. 12-11-tf o ? o ? o A box of nice stationery is appro priate for a Xmas gift, at Nelson's. o ? o ? o The Big Feed now ready at the "Pio neer." 12-8 ? lm. The Empire $1.00 a month delivered ' -1 I I -I I I I I' I- 1 I I I I"I"I I I i 1 1 r-ri' i i i i i i i i i i ) I I i i i i n | i i | i -i-> OCCIDENTAL HOTEL AND ANNEX I : ; Occidental Hotel Co., J. P. Olds, Mgr, European Plan I) Headquarters for Mining Men and Commercial Travelers FRONT STREET Opposite Post Office Phone 1-1 ! i 'l ll 1 I 1 I I i T I M II 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 '' 1 1 1 I ' 1 1 1 1 II I I 1 1 II 1 M 1 I 11 SILVERWARE Knives, Forks, Spoons, Napkin Rings, Napkin Holders, Key Rings, Pic ture Frames, Tea Balls, I ea Maker Spoons, Salt and Pepper Spoons, Lunch Sets, Lemon Dishes, Marmalade Jars, and Spoons, Drinking Cups, Bonbon and Almond Dishes. 1 oilet Sets, Combs and Brushes of the Gorh^ (ca+to I I QHARICK Look for (he I I .J Jeweler and Trade Mark ^ Optician M I I I I I I I I I ? I I I ? I I I I I I I I I T Latest HOLIDAY GOODS Xmas Tree Ornaments Johnston's Fancy Candies Fine Stationary Simpkins 8 Freiman SEWARD BLDG. FRONT ST. + I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I I W. A. Ferguson . M. H. Kirkpatrick The Buffet Hotel Cain "NOTHING BUT THE BEST" Try a DAISY CUTTER SIDEENTRANCE NEXT TO ELKS HALL I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ? HAPPY HOME : I CANNED GOODS : Highest Grade Fruits and Vegetables Sold by all the best grocers Schwabacher Bros. & Co., Inc. OAK OLSON, Representative Juneau a 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 f Try a Mecca Fizz "Smooth as Silk" You Can Get Our Goat Christmas At THE MECCA Front St. near Seward CONWAY & SECREST I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I 1 I I 1 I I I 1 I I I 1 I M " | The Louvre Bar j A1 Carlson, Prop. Imported and Domestic LIQUORS AND CIGARS RAINIER BEER ON DRAUGHT 4 T Phone 3-3-5 C. F. CHEEK THE TAXIDERMIST THAT KNOWS Game Heads, Fish and Birds Mounted. SKINS AND FURS TANNED Rug Work a Specialty Prices Reasonable 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ? ; A O Transfer ;; ; ; Am Benson & Express ; : j | Stand at Wills' Grocery Store 1 ' j , , Phones 4 "9 or 3-8-5 ' j ? > ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED ? . I ' II I I I I I I I ? 1 1 I I I i I I I I I I I 1 + Latest Novelties in Tobacco Jars and Pipe Racks at Burford's ?-11 1 I 1! It 1 I I M 1 11 1 1 I I 1 1 H :: D R. H. V A N C E :: The ! j; OSTEOPATH;: Rooms 5 and 6 Malony Bldg. .. ? Consultation and Gxamina- I ! I ? ? Free. Graduate American School of !! jj Osteopathy, Kirksville, Mo. Seven years' active practice. ! ?? Office hours, 9 to 12 m. 1 to 5 .. I! p. m., or by appointment. " I 1 1 I 1 I 1 11 I 1 I 1 II I I 1 I 1 I 1 I I I 1 I McCloskeys I C W. WINSTEDT ARCHITECT SUPERINTENDENT Sketches Free Office, Room 7, Garside Block Juneau, Alaska. : Juneau Transfer Co. COAL WOOD STORAGE Moving Carefully Done Baggage Our-Long Suit FRONT STREET Next door to Raymond Co. Furnished rooms for rent. Inquire 634 E. 6th st. 12-4-tf. *4 Professional Cards J. B. MARSHALL ATTORN EY-AT-LAW 114 Decker Building, Juneau Z. R. CHENEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Lewi* Building, Juneau Gunnison & Robertson ATTORN EYS-AT-LAW Decker Building Juneau .... Alaska f MARSHALL & NEWMAN * Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Metal Works JOBBING A SPECIALTY Phone 373; 139 Franklin, Cor 3rd. I + 4 H. P. CROWTHER U. 8. Deputy Surveyor U. 3. Mineral Surveyor Office ? Lewis Block ? Juneau B. D. STEWART MINING ENGINEER U. S. MINERAL SURVEYOR P. O. Box 168 ? ? ? Juneau Accountants and Stenographers Law Work a Specialty M. K. STRUBLE? N. PIQOTT 208 Gold St. ? Phone 3-9-9 Agts. L. C. Smith & Bros. Type writer Co. * * JUNEAU STEAMSHIP CO. United States Mail Steamer S. S. GEORGIA Juneau-Sitka Route Leavee Juneau for Funter, Hoo nali, Gypsum, Tenakee, Killisnoo, Chatham and Sitka, 2 a. m. Oct. 1, 7, 13, 19, 25, 31; Nov. 6, 12, 18. 24, 30; Dec- 6, 12, 18, 24, 30; Jan. 6, 11, 17, 23, 29; Feb. 4, 10, 16, 22, 28; March 6, 12, 18, 24, and 30. Leaves Juneau for Tyee and Baranoff Warm Springs, 2 a. m. Oct. 25, Nov. 24, Dec. 24, Jan. 23, Feb. 22, and March 24. Juneau-Skagway Route Leaves Juneau for Pearl Har bor. Eagle River, Yankee Cove, Sentinel Light Sta. Eldrid Light Sta., Comet, Haines, Skagway, 2 a. m. Oct 5, 11, 17, 23, 29; Nov. 4, 10, 16, 22, 28; Oct. 4, 10, 16, 22, 28; Jan. 3, 9, 15, 21, 27; Feb. 2, 8, 14, 20, 26; March 4. 10, 16, 22, and 28. Returning, Leaves Skagway the Following Day at 2 a. m. WILLIS E. NOWELL, MANAGER Empire want ads get results. THE WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE THE ROUTE OF COMFORT. SPEED. SERVICE. SAFETY During the winter seas-m of 1913-14 our regular train service will be maintained North and South bound between Skaguay and White Horse, every Tuesday and Friday. WINTER STAGE SERVICE between White Horse and Dawson will be in regular operation, affording our patrons the maximum of Comfort and Safety. The White Pass & Yukon Route will maintain an efficient freight and passenger stage ser vice from White Horse, Yukon Territory, via Lake Kluane, to the CHISANA GOLD FIELDS Tnis is the only safe and sane route to the new diggings, and we will gladly answer all in quiries. We will also oprrate a freight service up the White River, and carry a full line of groceries and feed at m>uth of White River. These supplies can be obtained by prospectors at reasonable prices. For full information apply to J. E. Dempsey, Traffic Manager, 612 Second Ave., Seattle, Wash. H. Wheeler. Supt., Mail Service Dept , White Horse. Y. T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.-B.C.CoastServfce Sailing from Juneau for Port Simpson. Prince Rupert. Swanson, Alert Bay, Vancouver Victoria and Seattle PRINCESS SOPHIA DECEMBER 12 and 26 Orpheum Building C. P. R. TICKET OFF1CL T. SPICK ETT. Agt HUMBOLDT STEAMSHIP CO. The Ataxic* Flyer S. HUMBOLDT The Alaska Flyer NORTHBOUND DECEMBER 12 SOUTHBOUND DECEMBER 13 DOCKS AT JUNEAU CITY WHARF Seattle Office, 716 Second Ave. QEO. BURFORD, Agent ?I I !? I 1 I I -1-1 I I I 1 1 1 1 111 l -l -l I II I I 1 M 1 1 I I 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I M I ! 1 I I 1 ALASKA STEAMSHIP COMPANY Safety, Service, Speed Tickets to Seattle, Tacoma. Victoria and Vancouver. Throurh tick eta to San Francisco NORTHWESTERN, North Dec. 4, 24 South Dec. 11, 31 DOLPHIN, North Dec. 9 South Dec. 9 ALAMEDA, North Dec. 13 South .... Dec. 20 1 JEFFERSON, North Dec. 19, 30 South Dec. 19, 30 Elmer E. Smith Douglas Agt. WILLIS E NOWELL, Juneau Agt. 1 1 I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 I 1 1 I I 1 1 I I I I I I 1 1 ' NORTHLAND Allen Shattuck, Agent, Office Cheney Bldg., Phone 2-4-9 John Henson, Douglas Agent Steamship Company REGULAR FAST SERVICE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND JUNEAU Southbound Sailings S. S. ALK1, Dec. 23 r* j. C j.j.1 First Class $19.00 rare to jeattlc second cuss $12.00 ALASKA COAST CO. For Yakutat, Katalla, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez, Latouche, Seward, Seldovia? SAILS FROM JUNEAU S.S. BERTHA (Freight Only) DECEMBER 15 SAILS FROM JUNEAU FOR SEATTLE AND TACOMA Right is reserved to change steamers or sailing ffates without notice. S. H. Ewing, Juneau AgenL ALASKA COAST COMPANY, Seattle 1 I I I I II I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I 1 II I I I II I I I I I I I PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP CO. SEATTLE, TACOMA, Victoria Vancouver, Belllngham, Everett, Olympia, Port Tawnsend, South Belllngham, Eureka, Santa Barbara, Mexico, San Francisco, Anacortes, Los Angeles and 8an Dlago. C. D. DUNANN, P. T. M. H. Brandt, G. A. P. D 112 Market Street, San Francisco. 113 James 8treeL Seattle S. S. SPOKANE North Dec- 2' 14< South Dec. 3, 15 Right Reserved to Change Schedule. S. HOWARD EWING, Local Agt. SUMMER FERRY TIME SCHEDULE STARTING MAY 26, 1913. Boat I .eaves Juneau For Douglas and Treadwell 6:30 a. m 8:00 a. m 9:00 a. m 11:00 a. m. 1:00 p. m. 2:00 p. m. 3:00 p. m. 6:00 p. m. 6:30 p. m. 8:00 p. m. 9:30 p. m. 11:00 p. m. Ijeavets Tread well For Douglas and Juneau 7:10 a. m. 8:26 a. m. 9:40 a. m. 11:25 a. m. 1:25 p. m. 2:25 p. m. 3:25 p. m. 5:40 p. m. 6:55 p. m. 8:25 p. m. 9:55 p. m. 11:25 d. m. Leaves Douglas For Juneau 7:15 a. m. 8:30 a. m. 9:46 a. m. 11:30 a. m. 1:30 p. m. 2:30 p. m. 3:30 p. m. 5:45 p. m. 7:00 p. m. 8:30 p. m. 10:00 p. m. 11:30 d. m. Leaves Sheep Creek For Tread well Douglas and Juneau 7:00 &- m. 9:30 a. m. 6:30 p. m. SHEEP CREEK TRIPS Leaves Juneau for Sheep Creek 6:30 a. m. 9:00 a. m. 6:00 p. m. Leaves Douglas for Sheep Creek 6:45 a. m. 9:15 a. m. 6:15 p. m. Leaves Tread well for Sheep Cree* 6:60 a. m. 9:20 a. m. 5:20 p. m. un Saturday and Wednes""" mgnts 11 p. m. trip will go to sheep Creek Leaving Treadwell for June* i at 11:40 p. m.; leaving Douglas for Juneau at 11:45 p. ra. Copyright Hart SrJuflber & Marx