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| | i 1 Daily Alaska Emfirc JOHN W. TROY - - - EDITOR AND MANAGER | ‘ COMPANY ‘Rt Second and’ Matn [ ka | BRI s | Entered in the Post Office in Juneau as Second Clace @atter. | SUBSCHIPTION RATES. Datlvered by carrrer in Juneau, Dougla Thane for $1.25 per montl ge pald, at the following rates: $12.00; six months, in advance rance, '$1.26. a favor if they will promptly | Published ey EMPIRE_PRIA dtreets, Juneau, readwell and | on reaching water level the gold was found to contain foreign substances and the expense of sep- arating the gold was found to be prohibitive. Num- attempts were made in recent years to resume | but none were successful. | cperations, One would think that after the experience of | when Senator Borah led the Hoover orators in the Presidential campaign that it would give those Democratic Senators a funny feeling to be Borah followers in the great tariff fight that has just begun in the Senate. last year One of the best features of the American war ootify thie Business Office of any fallure or irregularity tn the delivery of their papers. |record is that our troops ceased to occu any ‘Delephons ditorlal and Business Offices, 374. Py | part of German soil six years ago. France, Eng- | land and Belgium still have more than 60,000 armed men in the Rhineland. MBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. Tho, Akmotiaied rreas &1 exclusively entitled to the| use for republi { % news dispatches credited to| It or not other redited in this paper and also the oocsl news pu hereln. The Alaska Territorial treasury contains more than $130,000 in excess of the amount that was in it a year ago. That is another indication that taxes ought to be reduced. ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. WORK BEGINS ON THE CAPITOL. There wi 1 icing over the inter- A Forgotten Revolutionary Battle. view of Mr. erin, President of the con- tracting company that will construct the Juneau (New York Times.) Capitol, in yesterday's Empire. There will be re- Americans aré accustomed to think of the Revo- joicing because Alaska marble and other local mater- lutionary War having been fought wholly east s will be used in the construction. There will be re- |of the Alleghani But in the areas which were once transmontane Virginia, and are now Kentucky _and the States of the old Northwest Territory, school | children are taught particularly to remember the gallant resistance of the pioneers to the British Construction ang their Indian allies. s because preference will be given to Al There will be rejoic y has shown work to be done P. Severin and Compe be wasted in the worl 7 because at no time w begins im: ely and will be crowded to com- The battles fought in these campaigns were not pletion as as possible. great, but in Kentucky the State has made a park It is a fitting thing, too, that the head of the to commemorate the death of Colonel John Todd He and his seventy men at Blue Licks, on the borders of what is now Nicholas County, Aug, 19, 1782. With- | in a short time Simon Kenton, ravaging the British is a pioneer of Alaska t Nome when that section of cont pany spen the Te and he, like with all {pigine settlements in the Miami country, had who have ever lived in Alaska, retains a lasting avenged Biue Licks, but ever since Kentucky has fondness for the Territc |celebrated her early sons who died to help achieve And there is a deep-seated satisfaction in the “The Winning of the West.” fact that after nearly twenty years of discussion,| Had there been radio, or even telegraph or work has act begun on the construction ‘of a heliograph, in those days, Blue Licks and the Miami battles would not have been fought. For : Cornwallis had surrendered and peace negotiations friends of the project refused weno projected between the Colonies and Great the original appropriation of pritain. Those who were fixing the westerh boundary $200,000, but urged ntly that a greater amount of the Republic, and driving the Indians to the be allowed for a better building than was originally | Rockies, did not know of these things until the It s forfunate that they refused a few adventurous blood of the young mation had been | Capitol for It is fortunate that the people of Juneau the to be ent with Alaska cor ed. 4 ) to accept the advice of the Dclcgnlc;‘p“l(‘d' In very few engagcmcms-of the Revolution | to Congress to erect a building similar to one of 4% & ™ore oosily toll tiaken . thagtily SRl the Juneau school houses and pay for it out of | = encucky. the original amount appropriated. It is fortunate because we now shall have a building that will| Apple Trees Yield $50,000,000. serve the Territory accerding to its needs. (Seattle Times.) It is appropriate in this connection that atten-| Apples, one of the tion again be called to the persistence and efficiency ' of C Parks in pursuing the proper authorities o™ w.chinoton’ is virtually certain, according to at Washington in behalf of the Capitol. If it had, s syrvey just made by the Federal Government. been for wh has done the Capitol would While the harvest will be less than last year's, it structure—if, indeed, it will exceed the five-year average, and this uut.looki all at this time. |is better than the prospects of most of the other | commercial orchard States. | Washington's crop is forecast at 25,000,000 boxes, | more than twice the estimate for the next largest | Northwest apples are | major crops of the State, promise lucrative returns this season. A fair yield he not have been a very or would have been FORD BUYS OLD GOLD MINE. O producing State, New York. Henry Ford has purchased the Vaucluse gold jreported up to standard in quality, which fact, as| mines, in Orange County, Virginia, said to have always in the past, will give them preference over been worked profitably before the Civil War, but :_1‘(“]3)"5{“&&‘::1“ ptabReien Tl peRApUIBE, 1n Gl A led since. The deed for a 200-acre tract, | ““poo.y price indication ‘is favorable, The deal| d from Jud Alvin T. Embry of Fredericks- |on last season’s crop closed strong, winesaps, a | recorded in- the Orange County Courtleading variety of this State, establishing a new top | The mines are twenty miles west of Fred- |for all time. Curtailed production throughout the country should insure widespread demand. Figures | in contracts already made in some of the Pacific | Northwest districts are higher than usual for pre- | harvest fruit. Improved cooperative marketing will { help distribution and® prevent ruinous sales compe- | tition. gold mining company incorporated | Al in all, conditions warrant the belief that | ia was the Virginian Mining Company of | Washington will realize on its apples this season House. ericksburg There is may have for the use of the property. ment has been made as to whether the mines will be reopened much interest in plans Mr. Ford | No announce- The in Vi first New York, operating from 1831 to 1834 near the jat least $50,000,000. St. Just posttoffice. | R T AR | The Vaucluse mine, discovered and operated in | Fomer Attorney-General John G. Sargent finds | amusement in repairing old clocks, and when he | o7, WRs Jmeoauly, the' best RRaWR, offthe Orange | oot Ch Birisresting spdctmenhe (alts Up untl 4 & County mines. In 1843 its plant was valued at | m. taking it apart. Perhaps that is one reason $70.000. 'why he is not now Attorney-General.—(Seattle The Orange County mines were profitable, but; Times.) SUPERIOR PORTLAND CEMENT TIME TESTED AND TRIED Permanent Wherever Used | walls harmoniously decorated. The | NELSON BUILDNG, GREAT J Some Recent Jobs Using “Superior” NORTHERN TUNNEL BON MARCHE BUILDING. SEATTLE LONGVIEW BRIDGE PIER¢ THERE MUST BE A REASON JUNEAU Manufactured in One of the Greatest Plants in America UNEAU LUMBER MILLS, Inc. PHONE 358 GORDON'S OPENS.: NEW SEASON INW‘ AUTOS FOR HIRE GREATER STORE el | PROFESSIONAL | v o | Helene W.L. Albrecht | PHYSIOTHERAPY Massage, Electricity, Infra Red Rav, Medical Gymnastics. | 1v Goldstein Building Phone Office, 216 e — Fall Opening with New De- | * | DRS.KASER & FREEBURGER, | partments Marks Mile- stone of Advance , Gordon’s Incorporated, tomorrow marks another milestone of prog- A4 e DENTISTS 201-303 Goldstein Bldg. PHONE 56 Hours 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. — ¥ ress and the growth of Juneau in its annual Fall Opening in its en- | larged and rebuilt quarters in thé Malony Block on Seward Street. The addition of the cornér storc at Second Street has doubled the space formerly occupied by it. s The two places have been made Dr. Charles P. Jenne DENTIST Rooms 8 and 9 Valentine Building | Telephone 176 P 43 Packard into one large store and this has been improved to make it one of the finest in the city. . The addi- tional space has been filled with new departments and the Gift Shop, formerly on the opposite side of Seward Street, has been incor- porated into the stock, but occupies Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST Hours 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. SEWARD BUILDING Office Phone 569, Res. Phone 276 | 444 [ an individual section all its own. The entire stock has been rear- ranged. In the space originally occupied by Gordon’s, is the Wom- en’s Wear Departments with com- plete lines of all apparel necessary to round out a first class estab- || lishment. A specially constructed dust and light-proof cabinet is ! Hours: 10 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 9 or by appointment Licensed Osteopathic Physician Phone: Office 1671. Residence, MacKinnon Apts. used for dresses and coats. The Gift Section is at the rear. Mrs. Mary Goss is in charge of the gift department and Mrs. Winnifred | | Jones, manager, is in charge of the! | woman'’s wear. | On the rear balcony is located | | the fitting and alterations depart- | | ment in charge of Mrs. A. Lund- gren. | In the other side of the main]| | floor, on the Seward Street cor-| ! ner, are the Millinery and Shoe Dr. Geo. L. Barton CHIROPRACTOR, Hellenth:1 Building Office Service Only Hours: 10 a. m. to 12 noon, 2 p.m to5p m and 7 p. m. {0 9 p. m. Phone 529 CHIROPRACTIC is not the practice of Medicine, Surgery nor Osteopathy. Packard De Luxe Service Dr. H. Vance Osteopath—201 Coldctein Bldg. 7:3 Departments.” The stock of shoes | is enroute from New York and is expected to arrive within a few days. The three balconies of this room are used to house the Children's and Toy Departments. Mrs. Dor- othy Austin is in charge of them. Both of these departments have | Robert Simpson Opt. D. Graduate Angeles Col- lege of Optometry and Opthalmology - Glasses Fitted, Lenses Grouna B 4 BLUEBIRD been greatly enlarged. The entire store has been altered and newly painted. The two rooms connect by archways and passage- | | ways. The woodwork and floors| | are painted a light grey and the display windows along the entire | front carry colors to matech the remainder of the store. An indi- rect lighting system has been in- stalled and this, with the big win- dows and light-toned colors used | in deccrations make the store light, airy and attractive. “MISS SKAGWAY” GOES | BACK TO HOME TOWN Miss Margery Goding, who came to Juneau as “Miss Skagway” rep- resenting the Flower City of Al- aska, returned to her. home in Skagway yesterday on the steam- er Admiral Rogers. Miss Goding was elected Queen of the Harvest at the Skagway Fair and receiv- ed a complimentary trip to Juneau through the courtesy of the Pacif- |ic Steamship company. v, Mrs. M. R. Goding, mother of | Miss Skagway, accompanied her | daughter here, and they were both jguests of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Gey- er while in Juneau. — ., NEW SHEET MUSIC At the Anderson Music Shoppe. adv California —then TAXI DR. R. E. SOUTHWELL Optometrist-Optician Eyes ‘Examined—Glasses Fitted Room 16, Valentine Bldg. 10:00 to 6:00. Evenings by Appointment. Phone 484 Is made of the best ma- terials money can buy— ‘Baked in Juneau and is a home product. Peerless Bakery ¥E A ST thru Southern Seas via Panama Canal & Havana | i | Combine the charm of California and a glorious ocean cruise on your trip East this winter. ‘Three great liners, the largest ever built under the American flag, sail every other week from Californ to New York, via the Panama Pa- daylight, sail the roman- to gay Havan; unique pleasure city in an Ol setting. Outdoor swimming pools, gymna- sium, deck sports, ing—always avariety of things to do on board. Fares, including meals and berth, are surprisingly low. You may go to New York (v:e-.remmbynil, or vice versa, if you wish. Complete information from., Panama Pacifie Line INTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE MARINE CO. PacificSteamship Co., Agenty Juneau ot your local steamship ot railroad agent cific Line. Y thru the gigantic Pan: c::-m- e gigantic Panama tic Caribl ONE BROADTAIL (caracul) COAT with mink collar and silk lining. Special for quick sale— $1500.00 Size 40; length 44 Made in Juneau by YURMAN’S Day and Night Service l | ! | Phone 485 Responsible Drivers Stand at Arcade Cafe Hazel’s Taxi PHONE Stand: Alaska Grill Prompt Service, Day and Night CovicH Auro SERVICE STAND AT THE OLMPIC Phone 342 Day or Night Juneau, Alaska LUDWIG NELSON | Jeweler Expert watch and jewelry re- | pairing. Agent for Brunswick Portable and Cabinet Panatrope Phonographs, Records and Radios. SINGLE O or 11 Whether it's a nice and balmy day, or stormy and terrifying makes no difference—we will be at your door in a [¥Mfy any time you wani a taxi, and give you efficient, polite service at the low- est standard rates. CARLSON’S TAXI and Ambulance Service To or from any place in the city for 50 cents Five can ride as cheaply as one 199 Taxi Cab Company Stand at Gastineau l | Fraternal Societies | | OF - || Gastineau Channel | i ] B. P. 0. ELKS Meeting every Wed- (({ nesday at 8 o'clock. ,Elks’ Hall. Visiting brothers welcome. ty Visiting Brothers Welcome. WINN GUDDARD, Exalted Ruler. M. H. SIDES, Secretary. Co-Urdinate Bod les of Freemasor ry Scottish Rite | Regular meetings second Friday each month at 7:30 p. m. Scot- tish Rite Temple WALTER B. HEISEL, Secretary. E[OYAL ORDER OF MOOSZ Juneau Lodge No. 700. Meets every Monday 4 night, at 8 o’clock. JAMES CARLSON, Dictater. W. T. VALE, Secy, P. O. Box, 824 MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 Second and Fourth Mon~ day of each month in Scottish Rite Temple, beginning at 7:20 p. m, WALTER P. SCOT., Master; CHARLES E. NAGHEL Secretary. ORDER OF EASTERN STAR Second snd Fourth Tuesdys of each manth, at 8 o'clock, SBcottish Rite Temple. MAY- | BELLE GEORGE, Wor- ' thy Matron; FANNY L. ROBINSON, Secretary. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Seghers Council No. 176¢ Meetings second and iast Monday at 7:30 p. m Iransient brothers ury- td to attend. Councll Chambers, Fifth Street. EDW. M. McINTYRE, G. K. H. H. J. TURNER, Secretary. DOUGLAS AERIE 117 F. O. B. Meets Monday &mghm 8 o'clock at Eagles’ Hall, Doug- las. ARNE SHUDSHIFT, W. P GUY SMITH, Secretary. V'siting Brothers welcome. . | WOMEN OF MOOSEHEART LEGION, NO. 439 | Meets first and third Thursdays | each month, 8 p. m. at Moose | Hall. KATE JARMAN, Senior Regent; AGNES GRIGG, Re- corder, o Brunswick Bowling Alleys ——z | 3 Hotel FOR MEN AND WOMEN Stand—Miller's Taxi | Phone 218 &2 T Mabry’s Cafe Regular Dinners Short Orders Lunches Open 6 a.m. to 2 a.m, POPULAR PRICES HARRY MABRY Proprietor Thrifty Women Nine times out of ten the women are the money savers of the family. Men mean well enough. They know the value of having money in the bank but they haven’t the knack of saving. Our tellers are pleased at all times to assist ladies who may wish to open a bank account, make out deposirs, checks, or give any information in reference to our commercial or savings departments. TRY OUR FACIALS The finest of everything in the line of beauty . ' culture. EXPERT OPERATORS Consulta}tion Free THE . The B. M. Behrends Bank Oldest Bank in Alaska American Beauty Parlor ALSIE WILSON, Prop. Russian Steam BathsT Open Wednesdays and Satur- days from noon il midnight, “Business Is Good” MRS. JOHN JORRL, Prop. | — L e S MORRIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SAND and Carpenter and Concrete v ork No job too large nor too small for us MORRIS CONSTRUCTION CO Building Contractors PHONE 62 e e ey JUNEAU TRANSFER COMPANY Moves, Packs and Stores Freight and Baggage Prompt Delivery of ALL KINDS OF COAL PHONE 48 HOTEL ZYNDA ELEVATOR SERVICE 8. ZYNDA, Prop. e BURFORD’S GORNER “TRY A MALTY” PIG'N WHISTLE CANDY { Non Better—Box or Bulk e s PASELL <. T S SRS v Commercial job printing at Ihe Empire, ¥