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THE ALASKA DAILY EMPIRE VOL. HL, NO. 37S. JUNEAU, ALASKA,'SATURDAY, JA>:. 81, jt014. PRICE, TEN CENTS BURLESON URGES GOVERNMENT TO BUY TELEGRAPHS H. 0. Smith Wants More Help in Alaska WASHINGTON. Jan. 31. ? The an nual report of Commissioner H. O. Smith, of the fisheries bureau, which has been approved by Secretary of; Commerce W. C. Redfleld, recom- j mends a material increase in the num-, ber of men and vessels engaRed in [ the patrol of the Alaska fisheries, and! that Seattle be made the headquarters for the bureau's research work in the resources and possibilities of the fish-| eries industry. ? ? ? DANIEL McKAY IS BURIED IN JUNEAU ? Daniel McKay, who died at sea en-1 route from Katalla to Juneau on the j last trip of the Admiral Sampson was burled in Evergreen cemetery this af-j ternoon. on cablegram instructions re ceived by Territorial Treasurer Wal- j stein G. Smith, from Phil Smith, sup erintendent of the Alaska Oil and Re fining company, with which concern deceaesed was employed before sail ing for Juneau. The body and personal effects were t -d over to Treasurer Smith on arrival of the Admiral Sampson ?rt mder direction of Superintend ent Smith of Katalla. Deceased had $64.85 in cash and currency, a draft f? '1100 on the Dexter Horton National kauK of Seattle, and a certified time statement from the Ataska Oil and Re fining company for $931.14. making a total of $1095.99. on his person at the time of his death. Treasurer Smith yesterday petitioned U. S. Commission er J. B. Marshall to appoint an admin istrator for the estate. Daniel McKay was a pioneer in the country and was well liked by all who! knew him. He left a daughter. Miss Marie V. McKay, living in Winnipeg. Manitoba. Treasurer Smith has writ ten her a letter setting forth all of the circumstances connected with the matter. DELHI IS BRINGING MORE COAL HERE ? The Delhi sailed from Seattle Thurs day night at midnight for Juneau di rect and is bringing 700 tons of coal, one half of which is for house use. the other being steam coaL M. J. DONNELLY ADMITTED TO THE JUNEAU BAR Michael J. Donnelly, was this morn ing admitted to practice law in the district courts of Alaska by Judge R. \V. Jennings upon recommendation of the committee appointed from the bar to examine the applicant. It is said that the applicant passed a very flatter ing examination. Mr. Donnelly is formerly of Fair banks and was attached to the Senate during the first session of Alaska's legislature and until recently was en^-I ployed by the C. W. Young company of Juneau. GRANT BALDWIN BUYS INTO HEIDELBERG ?+? Grant A. Baldwin^ an old pioneer and prominent citien of Haines, has bought an interest in the handsome new Heidelberg Billiard Parlors, and will be actively associated with Geo. Burford, the original owner of the es tablishment. in its management. The tables have been shipped and it is expected that they will be installed and the new amusement palace opened to the public within the next ten days. The Heidelberg is situated in one of the most advantageous locations in Juneau and everything about the place bears the mark of distinction. Mr. Burford and Mr. Baldwin each have a large circle of friends and both are very popular. There is every reason to believe that the new amusement re sort will have a successfu career. DAUGHTER FOR STEWARTS. ?4? Yesterday morning the stork visited ed the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Stewart and left a beautiful baby girl. Mother and daughter are reported as getting along nicely. THE WEATHER TODAY. Twenty-four hours ending at 3 p. m.: i Maximum?33. Minimum?23. Precipitation?.20. Cloudy, snowing. TRANSPORTATION CASK POSTPONED The big transportation cases which were set to go to trial Tuesday of next week. February 3, h^ve been postponed by mutual consent of counsel for the defense and the district attorney's of flee, until the arrival In Juneau of the first passenger steamship sailing from Seattle for Juneau after the departure of the Mariposa from Seattle January 30, last night. CONVICT LAW-BREAKERS AT PETERSBURG Game Warden Adam Schneider re turned yesterday from Petersburg and other points in that section, where he looked into game conditions. Capt Schneider left Joneau on Dec. 26 upon receipt of word of alleged game vio lations in the vicinity of Wrangell and Petersburg. A man named Mc Cullough was arrested at Petersburg for illegal killing of deer, the car casses of three having been found in his possession. It took two trials, however, to convict- him. The first i jury stood 7 to 5 for conviction, but the second jury agreed upoq a verdict and fixed the fine at $15, which, with the costs, amounted to $106. Game Warden Schneider, after the first trial, threatened to bring CcCuIlough to Juneau to be tried for the offense. McCullough, who is known as a market hunter, has a camp at Totem bay. from which point he operates in a small gasoline boat. On his way back to Juneau Game Warden Schnei der was detained eleven days at Taku harbor by heavy winds. He made the journey in his gasboat, Eve. DISTRICT COURT NOTES. ?+? Arraigned. Spiridon Chullck. under Indictment (or larceny from a dwelling, was this morning arraigned in the district court and will plead Monday. Recording. J. B. Marshall, U. S. commissioner and recorder foe Juneau precinct, says that holders o( mineral locations have been filing their proofs of labor for an nual assessment work in conformity with the Territorial law in most in stances. Another Liquor Case Goes to Trial. J. Nakane, indicted for the crime of selling liquor to Indians, went to trial in the district court this morning. John G. Heid, appointed by the court, is conducting the case for the defendant. The following jury was chosen: John Ix>ckhardt, George Bayless, Fred He bcrt, J. G. Morrison, Fred Anderson, H. S. Graves, S. G. Holt, Everett Bradford. Milt Bothwell, M. E. Rus sell, R. M. Shepard. George Simpkins. -r? . I Secret Indictment The grand jury this morning re turned a secret indictment and a bench warrant was Issued for the ap prehension of the person named there-1 In. CORDOVA DISCHARGES COAL FOR CITY The Cordova. Capt Thomas Moore, arrived at the city dock and discharged the 100 tons for the city bunkers. Be fore nine o'clock this morning it was nearly all gone. The Cordova is also unloading 100 tons of coal for the Per severance mine. JACKLING'S YACHT IN NEW YORK PICTURES The first page of the picture section of the last New York Times to reach Juneau is devoted to illustrations of Col. D. C. Jackllng's yacht Cyprus. Six excellently made illustrations are used, and they Include views of the craft under full head of steam, the magnificent dining room, the muBic room, the owner's state room, his office and library, and one of the guest state rooms. . " ! Col. Jackllng is described as a Salt Lake mining engineer and member of the New York Rocky Mountain Club. The Times says the Cyprus cost $500, 000. John Sweeney and R. C. Kirk wore passengers for Kensington on the Ge orgia. GRAND JURY HITS BACK AT RUSTGERD The grand jury In session at Juneau resents the attck that was made upon it in an affidavit by District Attorney John Rustgard In connection with the failure to bring in an lndlctmont against C. M. Summers. It has filed a statement of its position which is sot forth In a letter addressed to Judge R. W. Jennings, dated yesterday and signed, by H. J. Raymond, foreman of the grand jury. The letter follows; "The grand jury palled by the above entitled court on the 12th day of Jan. A. D. 1914, now in session, hereby re spectfully represents: "That it as a body does resent and protest against the action of the Pros ecuting Attorney in filing and causing to be published an affidavit charging certain members of said grand jury with conduct unbecoming grand jurors, In refusing to find a true bill against the defendant In the above entitled matter. "We, as grand jurors, feel that the action we have take in this matter was done with duo regard to the oath each | of us has taken as a juror; that all [evidenco adduct be .'ore us was duly] j weighed and considered; and that such I evidence 'taken togetlfbr, is (not) such | as In (our) judgment would, if un I explained or uncontradicted, warrant a can v let Ion the trial Jury'; that such a trii\l # jld only result in waste of the court's time, and a useless ex pense to the government." GOOD ATTRACTION AT GRAND TONIGHT AND SUNDAY. ?i "Old Manselle's Secret," a two-reel Reliance feature, a photo drama from the famous book by Eugenic Marlitt, an ancient play that you all should see. This film is beautifully colored, and the costumes arc attractive. This feature has made a hit everywhere it was shown. "When the Light Fades," a gripping story of a seaman who after years of, ardous labor to acquire happiness sac-'! riflces his coveted prize that those he loved might be happy. This is an' American Film production, and it cer tainly is very interesting. "Shocking Her Future Mother-in Law," a good Majestic comedy. 4 + I CHURCH NOTES ' { I - I * m 4; Presbyterian Church John B. Stevens. PaStor. Morning service at 11. Text, John j 9, 23. "What Did He to Thee?" Eve-' ning service at 7:30. Sermon by Rev. Jas.H. Condit. Solo by Mr. OswelL Rev. Stevens speaks at the Sheep creek camp in the evening. Sunday school meets at 12. Prayer meeting on Thursday evening at 7:30. A cor dial invitation to all these services is extended the public. * * ? Trinity Episcopal Cnurch. George Edward Renison, Rector. Tomorrow being the first Sunday of the month there will be holy commun ion at 8 a. m. Sunday School at 12 noon. In the evening at 8 p. m. there j will be a special musical service, in- ^ eluding anthem by the full choir and ofTertory solo by Mr. W. Engberg. Ev eryone is most cordialy welcome. The musical program will be aB follows: Processional Hymn?"Saviour, Blessed Saviour Morlcy Gloria?250, Chant book J. Turlo Magnificat?177, Chant book C. E. Clemens Nunc Dimlttis Turle Anthem?"The Radiant Morn Hath Passed Away" Woodward Hymn?"Brightest of the Sons .of the. Morning" C. Gounod Offertory Solo ... Selected Mr. Engoerg Vesper Hymn?"Now the Day is Over" J. Barnby Recessional Hymn?"0, Mother, Dear Jerusalem" S. A. Ward ? ?- * Methodist Eolscopal. R. C. Blackwell, Pastor. Services morning and evening at 11 and 7:30 o'clock. Sunday School at 12 m. Young People's meeting at 6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting and choir practice on Thursday evening. i* * < Christian Science. Services are held in Christian Sci ence hall, Third and Seward streets, Sunday at 11 o'clock. Subject of les son sermon, "Love." All are welcome. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 o'clock. Free, reading room each Wednesday from 2 to 5 p. m. ? MARSHALL REMOVES LANE FROM FLOOR WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.?Senator Harry Lane, of Oregon( was removed from the 'floor of the United States Senate in a parlamentary sense to day by Vice-President Thomas R. Mar shall because he cast aspersions upon the members of the Interstate Com merce Committee of the Senate for its action on a resolution providing for the investigation of the rebating by railroads to the United States Steel Corporation. DOUGLAS v5. JUNEAU IN DOUGLAS TONIGHT Juneau and Douglas high school basketball teams will contest again t<? night in the Douglas, rink. A special ; ferry will leave Juneau at 7 ;15 for the accommodation of the team mem bers and rooters. A great many have signified their intention of attending and It Is expected that there will be [Plenty of enthunfastl^*support from the spectators to keejMhe Juneau lads on their toes. This will be the fourth game of the series betweep^ th^two teams. Juneau ihas. .^op" two games in the Jnxon rink and Douglas took a well-earned game at home. From the fierce finish that Douglas put up in the last exhibition here it is certain that they-will make things very inter esting at home tonight.' There will probably be little, if any, change In the line-up of the two teams. eURFORD BUYS NEW KEEPER OF CASH George Burford has bought a new National cash register that is amply constructed to take in the coin and to tell the proprietor all about it. The new mechanism Is one of the most elegant looking pic-Jos of financial fur niture ever shipped to Juneau. It has a capacity for four clerks and will keep the sales of six different departments. An electric llgb. calls attention to each sale and the amount of the pur chase. BEARSKIN OVERCOAT SUBJECT OF LAW SUIT Nick Radonlch today died a suit In the commissioner's court against J. H. Randle to recover $120, the value put on one bearskin overcoat alleged to have been lost or stolen while In the custody of the plaintiff, and left in his care according to the rules o' the inn or lodgings of which defendant is alleged to the proprietor and mana ger. INQUIRY FOR L. T. M'INNES. Inquiry has been received at tho Governor's office aB to the whereabouts of L. T. Mclnnes, who is BuppoBed to be in Juneau. Information concern ing Mr. Mclnnes should be communi cated to the Governor. ORPHEUM ATTRACTIONS. "A Treacherous Shot," a Kaiem dra matic picture story of. tho South be fore the. war, wHliopen. the program at the Orpheum tonight. "" "A Tender Hearted Boy" is a good Biograph drama of rewarded kindness and charity. "The Mining Hand," is a good Vlt ngraph Western drama, with Robt. Thornby and Mary Charleson. "A Black Hand Elopement," a good Selig comedy, will finish a good pro gram. Sunday. The Orpheum program will begin with Ha Revolutionary- Romance," a splendid war drama picture by the Se lig company. "Leonie," and Edison picture drama, the story by Bannister. Morwin and the play presented by a special cast of the Edison company's, best players, such as Augustus Phillips, Mary Ful ler. Miriam Nesbltt, and othe^ good staging and costuming. "Max- Joins the Giants," a Pathe comedy with Max Llnder and some trick photography. "Pizen Pete" and "Making a Base ball Bug," two good Lubin comedies, will make up a fine entertainment. ALASKAN HOTEL ARRIVALS. ?+? The following arrivala.arc registered at the Alaskan Hotel: H. McBrlde, city; H. B. Cassies, A. M. Goodman, J. H. Montgomery, E. M. McVcitty, D. I. Molr, W. M. Bogle, W. B. Stratton, Bruce C. Shorts, Seattle; Chris Huger and wife, Funter; W. F. Elliott, Chicago; Victor Slcott, Cor dova; H. W. Marsh, Whltehorse; E. i Miller, Prince Rupert, J. Miyomoto and i wife, Katalla; W. G. Lynch, Proctor,! Minn.; Z. Pcrovicb, S. Stamich. DANIELS AND HALE ON COMMISSION WASHINGT6n, Jan. 31.?President Woodrow Wilson today nominated Winthrop Moore Daniels, of Prince ton, New Jersey, and Henry Clay Hall, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, mem bers of the Interstate Commerce Com mission. INCOME TAX DUE FOR TEN MONTHS ?+? WASHINGTON. Jan. 31.?The Treas ury Department has ruled that indi viduals whose net income from March 1, 191 ^ to Dec. 31, 1913, was 12500 or more muBt make returns of net in come for the year, the Income tax for 19lf3 being assessed only for 10 monthB mentioned. BORAH WOULD . CUT MIDDLEMEN WASHINGTON, pxn .31.?Senator W. E. Borah of Idaho has Introduced a bill to create a national clearing house for grading and distributing farm product of tjcuntry. ths Idea be ing to eliminate middlemen and put producers in Immediate touch with the retail market. ? t t (. no change wanted on pacific ocean , ? - . - BERLIN, Jan. 31.?It is learned here that the governments of England? Jap an, France, the United States, Holland and Germany are sounding each other with a view to securing a mutual guar antee of the status quo in the Far [East and the Pacific Ocean. chicago authority predict8 sheep famine CHICAGO, Jan. 31.?Editor Poole of the Chicago Live Stock World pre dicts a mutton famine within five years, owing to the reckless slaughter of lambs. t t I PENNSYLVANIA ROAD MAY CUT OFFICIAL'S PAY NEW YORK, Jan. 31.?It Is said the Pennsylvania railroad Is planning to , make a wholesale cut In the salaries of j its officials. HIGHER NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PLANNED WASHINGTON. Jan. 31.?Ropresen- i tatlvc S. D. Fess of Ohio has Intro-; duced a bill, with an initial appropria tion of $500,000, for "The National Uni versity of the United States," to bo located in Washington, to be the cli max of America's education structure,, and not to cOmpete with existing uni versities. ? ? ? CALIFORNIA BOY IS GUILTY OF MURDER LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31.?Louis Bun dy, aged 18, was convicted of murder in the first degree for killing Harold i Ziesche. ? ? ? JUNEAU MAN'S BROTHER PASSES AWAY AT SITKA SITKA, Jan. 29.?George Sakaloft, brother of Herlampy Sakaloft, of Ju neau, is dead at thiB place. PORTLAND WANTS NORTHWESTERN BANK PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 31. ? Port land Is receding from Its former po- j sitlon In favor of the location of a re gional bank in the Northwest and prac tically is asking for tha establishment of a bank at thiB place. ^ ^ ^ ? GOV. WEST MAY GO ON LECTURE PLATFORM PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 31.?Gov. Os wald West la considering an offer of $500 a week to go on the lecture plat form. ? ^ CREW OF "WARRIOR" IN GREAT DANGER NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 31?The crew of the Vanderbllt yacht Warrior, which Is ashore on the coast of Colombia, numbering 48 persons, is In eminent' danger. The steamship Almlrante and | a tug are standing by but they are unable to remove the vessel or res cue those on board of it Mrs. eGorge Burford, who has been i 111 with a cold for the past several! days. Is now recovering. ] Harry F. Morton and Mrs. Morton I camo In from Perseverance today and 1 will remain over night MORE AMERICANS LAND IN HAYTI _ ^ WASHINGTON, Jan. 31. ? All the marines from the battleship South Car olina have been landed at Port Au Prince to re-lnforce the bluejackets from the armored: eruiser Montana, which have been patrolling the city for the purpose of protecting the foreign legations and the persons and property of foreigners in the city. CONSERVATIVES MAY HAVE NEW LEADER ?*? LONDON, Jan. 30.?Though efforts to displace Donar Law have thus far been unsuccessful It is known that many Unionists, or Conservatives, are seriously considering the selection of another leader. Opposition is partic ularly strong against him among the advocates of a higher tariff. Austen Chamberlain is frequently urged as a man who would be more likely to unite the party than Law^ though it is con ceded that if A. J. Balfour would con sent to the use of bis name, there would be a disposition to agree upon him again. He was the last success ful leader of the party, and went down to defeat only when it attempted to raise the tariff. BRANDEIS TOO BUSY FOR OFFICE NOW ??? BOSTON, Jan. 31.?Louis D.. Bran dels, who was offered the position of city auditor of Boston by Mayor-elect J. M. Curley, states that he is so en grossed with his work for the Inter sta'e Commerce Commission that lie will be unable to take on other work until November. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE TO FIGHT; NEW YORK. Jan. 31. ? The New i York Stock Exchange has decided to fight the bill introduced by Senator | Robert L. Owen, providing for the reg ulation of stock exchanges. It will: send the delegation to Washington to1 attend the hearings beginning Febru ary 4th. GOV. GLYNN AFTER HIGHWAY GRAFTERS; ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 31?In a state- j ment issued at Albany Gov. Martin H. Glynn has demanded indictments for the State highway grafters. He: said "every thieving scoundrel" should gets his just deserts. SITKA NATIVES BUILD HALL FOR THEMSELVES * " i SITKA, Jan. 29.?The Sitka branch of the Alaska Native Brotherhood has a splendid hall rapidly nearing com pletion. The manner in which this building is being constructed pretty well demonstrates the ability of the1 Alaska native to do things for himself. 1 The members of the organization wont out in the woods and eut a raft of i logs which they towed in themselves.; The W. P. Mill Co. donated the use of its sawmill, and the natives cut the i logs into lumber, from which the build ing is being constructed. The labor is all being performed by the members, and the plans were drawn by Peter Simpson, president of the order. The,' only thing they hare bad to call on white men for was to hire a teamster 1 to haul the lumber from the. mill. The building will be 65 x 36 feet, besides a stage 22 x 18, and will be a beautiful ' monument to the Natives' self-reliance.!' j? SENATE CONFIRMS GORGAS NOMINATION 1 WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.?The Unit- J ed States Senate yesterday evening confirmed the nomination of Col. W. C. Gorgas to be surgeon-general of the j army. j f ? ? ? I < FRISCO GIRL ACQUITTED * FOR KILLING LOVER1 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31. ? Miss j I Leah Alexander was acquitted lastl night of the charge of murder for 1 shooting and killing her lover J. D. Van Baalen, a married man who had promised, she said, to secure a divorce from his wife and marry her. Van 1 Baalen was coirvC'ed with the San t Francisco Chf-? i ?1\ < Postmaster-Gen I Reports On Public Ownership WASHINGTON, Jan. 31,?Postmast er Genera! Albert S. Burleson today submitted bis recommendation to the United States Senate on the question of the practicability of the government ownership of the telegraph and tele phone lines of the country. He un qualifiedly urges that Congress de clare a government monopoly over tel egraph, telephone and radio commun ication, and' that It provide for the purchase by the Federal government at an appraised value the telegraph and telephone network that covers the country. , The recommendations also urge that Congress authorize the postmaster-gen eral to issue revocable licenses for the operation by private Individuals, asso ciations, companies and corporations to conduct telegraph service and such parts of the telephone service as may not be acquired by the government. GOVERNM'T WOULD SERVE CHEAPER NEW YORK, Jan. 31. ? The New York American says that Postmaster General A. S. Burleson feels that the government could take over the tele phone and telegraph lines and oper ate them at a saving of 33 1-3 per cent. Mr. Burleson, it is said, has spent ten months investigating the subject. WATCH CO. WANTS TO FIX PRICES WASHINGTON, Jan. 31?The Wal tham Watch Co. has appealed to the Supreme Court from a decision that holds that its contract fix ing resale prices of watches violates the Sherman law. It claims the pro tection of the patent laws and that its case differs from other resale canes recently before the court. KLONDIKE BOOM TO BE REPEATED IN NORTH SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31.?"If the government builds railroads in Alaska, as Is now anticipated, It means there will be another Klondike business for San Francisco and other cities on the Pacific Coast within a few months." This prediction was made today by C. B. Yandell, secretary of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, who is in this city. MARIPOSA SAILS WITH BIG PASSENGER LIST SEATTLE, Jan. 31.?The Mariposa sailed for Alaska last night with 60 passengers for Juneau, as follows: W. R. Wood, H. C. Korn and wife, W. Bridges, Marico Brown, Marion Hood, Miss J. Matkeo, Joe S. Minkove, D. L. Rosenfelt, A. Nelson, William Murray, Mrs. E. Wallace, Mrs. Dora Maloney, Carl Phillips, P. Paulson, C. Nilson, Anton Mosa, Geo. Dahl, Peter Ringdal, L. Williams, E. B. Jacobson, Babe Mamilton, Miss Anna Wells, E. C. Jameson, J. P. L. Graves, Miss M. Rasmusseu, Dr. Lillian C. Irwin, H. E. Shook, James M. Palmer, A. W. Quist, C. R. Brook, C. Holmberg, R. E. Davis and wife, D. Rosenberg, B. Millos, P. Hemmls, Mrs. B. Roy, Miss Helen Crawford, Mrs. A. M. Ward, Miss A. M. Ward, Miss L. Vandeguter, Mrs. M. King, J. R. Hayden, Stanley Nowlcka, H. M. Rydstrom, Herbert Johnson, Miss R. E. Davis Miss N. A. Davis, G. Douglas, C. A. Townsend and sleven steerage. Transportation Men not Coming. A few minutes before the sailing af the Mariposa the defendants and witnesses In the Humboldt cases re vived notification of the postpone ment of the cases, and they abandoned :he Northern trip for this time. 3WITZERS ARE AFTER GERMAN SPARE CASH + BERLIN, Jan. 30.?Swiss banks are lending advertising literature through >ut Germany offering to hide cash or tecurities for German clients who wish o escape the new war tax on personal >roperty. High rate of Interest is >romlsed. rOM LAWSON'S DAUGHTER LOSES $1,000,000 IN JEWELRY BOSTON, Jan. 31. ? In some un tnown way Mrs. James F. Ford, daugh er of Thomas W. Lawson, lost jew dry to the value of $1,000,000.