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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
FORD AUTOS FOR A
 HUNDRED DOLLARS

Henry Ford the Detroit automobile manufacturer. has launched a new advertising project that on its face is @ novelty to the world of publicity
 According to Fred Hamburg. who yesterday returned from San Fran cisco. Ford is to sell for S100 each. the automobiles produced in one day by his mechanics. in the palace of machinery. A force Of skilled work men turn out O Ford car about ev- cry ten minutes. and about 70 fin ished cars are produced in one day The first seventy people to tender their cash will receive the cars at the greatly reduced price, although the date on which the cars win be sold is unknown to the public
 Mr. Hamburg says that from the day Of the announcement thousands of people. some of them with their money in their hand. have crowded Co the pavilion where the Ford man. ufactory is located. "On one day last week you couldn't get within 9 block of the place" he says
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
GERMAN JUSTIFIES
 ZEPPELIN RAIDS

BERLIN, Sept. 16.-Count von Re- ventlow. naval writer. replies today in the Tages Zeitung, to the British criticism of the German airship raids over London. He states in defense of the German action that London is a fortress, that Sir Percy Scott, the newly appointed defender of the city from aerial attack should order the civil population of London to depart
 Von Reventlow added:
 eve hope confidently that the say ing, Throwing bombs on London will soon be as trite as the phrase about carrying coals to Newcasue,' with the notable difference. however, that while in Newcastle there are coals enough while in London there are by far too few German bombs have thus far exploded"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
WAR CLOUDS ARE
 FORMING OVER
 BALKAN STATES

LONDON. Sept. 16.-Hostilities in the Balkan States are imminent Of- hclal reports from Sofia say the treaty between Bulgaria and Turkey has been signed. The Bulgarian repre- sentatives at Athens and Bucharest are demanding explanations of the mobilization of the Greek and Ru- manian armies.
 German newspapers have received hints that Rumania will enlist on the side of the Allies, but according to reports received at Copenhagen, no reason for this possibility was indi- cated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
NOMEITE
 COMES TO
 q RlNiTY''

The Rev. Guy Christian. for several years priest Tn charge Of the Episco- pal church at Nome. win become pas tor of Trinity Episcopal church, Ju- neau. and will arrive here about Octo- bor ]. Such is the information re- ceived by John R. Jones. who has been in charge of the church here as a layman since the departure of Rev. George P. Renison early in the sum- mer. today. The dispatch came from Rev. John w. Wood, head of the home mission society, at New York.
 Rev. Christian is very popular among the people of Nome, where his superior ability and earnestness i'm pressed themselves upon the commun- ity. The news that he is coming to Juneau has made @ decidedly favora- ble impression.
 Jones Goes Into Drug Business.
 John R. Jones win leave on the Princess Alice tomorrow for New York where he becomes @ salesman for the wholesale drug house of B.. Lemohn. He will have all of the New England States for a territory.
 Mr. Jones has made many friends in Juneau since his arrival here from Tacoma. and they are entertaining the hope that he win return to Alas ka- CT regret leaving Alaska" said MT. Jones. "and may find it necessa- ry to return in order to satisfy the claims Of contentment. but promised Mir. Lemohn many months ago Co ac- cept the position that am going East to take. and I feel that I am obliged to keep my word"
 Renison Takes Wyoming Church.
 Rev George p. Rennison. for five years in charge of Trinity church has accepted @ call to become pastor of tho Episcopal church at Rawiins. Wy oming. and win become pastor there in 9 few weeks. He is now at Duluth Minnesota.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
WILSON LEADS ALL DIPLOMATS
 SAYS JAMES

WASHINGTON. Sept Senator ollie James returned rom Che Ken lucky Democratic convention. where his resolution endorsing President Woodrow Wilson's record as the lead CT Of the Democratic party and pledg- ing the Kentucky delegation Go the National Democratic convention to support him for renomination. was unanimously adopted. He is iubnant over the prospect for Democratic sue cess next year
 President Wilson, said the Sena- tor "has done by peace what Roose- welt wanted to thrust the country into war Go undertake. The President has furnished renewed evidence that the people made no mistake in trust. ing to his patriotism and statesman ship. it makes his name figure in history as the worlds greatest dipio- mat
 Stanley will be elected Governor Of Kentucky by Che old-time Demo cratic majority of 10000" he added.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
MRS. HOGAN OBJECTS TO
 HUSBANDS WITNESSES

An objection has been filed by Mrs. Bertha Hogan against the testimony of Charles I. Reigard, Mrs. M. Bohrer. .C. I. Bohrer, P. A. Haines, B. E. Welch C. c. Van Duyn, B. M. Prltchard. Mrs Frances Hazard. all residents of Coos County. oregon. and c D. Murane, of Seattle This testimony was taken on open commission and Mrs. Hogan asks that the plainun be obliged to serve upon her the interrogatories required by law. and that she be given an opportunity to serve cross inter .rogatories.
 The defense has registered a fur ther objection to the testimony of Charles McNight, notary of Marsh field. Ore. on the ground that he act- ed as Hogan's attorney at one time and that he has advised tho plaintiff in regard to this case.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
PIG IRON PRICES
 TAKE A BIG JUMP

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Sept. 16.-Pig iron prices have taken a big jump Every district seems to have quota ton of its own. That prices will reach even higher levels is accepted as a fact. European brokers have been heavy buyers and their inQuir- les permeate every section where pig iron is sold. French government has an inquiry out for 9O0,OO0 tons of rounds for delivery during the first six months of 1916. Russia and Italy likewise, have representatives here buying wherever they can secure de- livery. The British steel firms are just as active.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
WORST SUMMER FLOOD IN HISTORY
 OF FAIRBANKS

FAIRBANKS. Sept 16-Flood con- ditions in the Panama valley are the worst in history for this time of the year The rains have continued, and the bridge that was thought to be saved Tuesday night yesterday lost two spans A large crew of men are working. and 1t is believed that the remainder of the bridge will be saved.
 There has been no damage to the town SO far, though parts of it are threatened by the torrents that are pouring through every declivity
 The open cuts on several Of the creeks have been flooded, and mining operations suspended temporarily
 Chena slough has swollen into a large river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
DU FONTS PLAN COMPANY
 WITH s25o,ooo,ooo CAPITAL

DOVER, Del, Sept. 16.-An appli- cation for a charter for the proposed reorganization of tho Du Pont Pow der Company, was filed at Dover. The capitalization of the new concern is $24O,OOO.0OO. Other charters filed in- clude the American Arms Corpora ton, capital at $1O.O0O,OOO. and the Union Arms and Ordnance Company, with capital of S5.oOO,oOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
INVESTIGATING SINKING
 OF U. s. SUBMARINES

HONOLULU. T. H., Sept. 16.-Lieut Commander Mark St. Elias and the other members of the board of in- quiry have begun an inquiry into the sinking of the submarines Fl. F-2, and F-3. which were sunk when the United States supply ship Supply col llded with them on September 9th.
 The Supply was attempting to dock when she collided.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
STRIKE OF LOCOMOTIVE
 WORKERS DECLARED OFF

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-The strike of 500 machinists of the Brooks plant of the American Locomotive Company at Dunkirk, N. r., was declared off The men went on strike for an eight. hour day and the recognition of shop committed" The company agreed to take back the men without discrim- ination and granted a suitable wage schedule.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
GERMAN CONSENT
 TO SURRENDER
 BELGIUM HOPEFUL

ROME, Sept. 16.-The observatore Romano. the Vatican organ, publishes an article intimating that the hope of peace is growing stronger among the Papal agents. It is hinted that Ger many has consented to give up Bel glum. The article concludes by ex- pressing the hope that men of every nation will work for peace.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
ILLINOIS WOMEN WANT
 TO VOTE FOR DELEGATES
 TO NATIONAL cONVENlON

CHICAGO. Sept. 16- Suffragist leaders in Illinois will seek @ final ruling in the Courts on the right of Illinois women to vote for national delegates as well as Presidential cleo tors. in the event of adverse rul- ings of election officials. it was an- nounced today.
 As the law stands women of Hi nois are permitted to vote direct for Presidential nominees by voting for the electors. The law is silent as to national delegates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
 FALL BACK
 50 MILES

PETROGRAD. Sept. 16.- Smashed back fifty miles by Russian charges, the Teutonic armies along the Kovel- Sarny railroad southwest of the Pri- pet marshes are in nasty retreat, ac- cording to an official announcement this evening.
 The silence os Berlin and Vienna is an indication that the Teutonic allies have met with serious reversea, the Russians following up their victories of yesterday all along the frontier in Galicia.
 Only at O point south of Dvinsk Is the German drive meeting with sue cess. The army attacking is that of Field Marshal von Hindenburg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
ALLIED LOAN WILL BE MADE, TN SPITE OF PROTSIS
TOLD THAT ARABIC
 NOT WARNED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-secreta- ry Lansing today instructed Ambassa. dor Gerard to lay before the German government America's conclusive proof that the White Star liner Ara bic was torpedoed by a German sub- marine. without warning.
 Late today the State Department received cablegram from Ambassa- dor Gerard saying that the latest communication from Washington bear ing on the Arabic case and submar- inc warfare had been received by him and would immediately be delivered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
VILLISTA
 GARRISON
 DISARMED

EL PAso. Tex, Sept. 16. - With the entire Villa garrison at Juorez, Mcxco. disarmed and their ammmi- tion and stores under 9 guard of ofi- cers. Juarez today is the scene of Q wild celebration by thousands of Mex jeans from both sides of the border. There is grave apprehension that trouble between the two factions will break out before night
 It was declared that the garrison was disarmed by order of General Carranza, the Villa supporters agree ing to comply.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16

~Au the News An the Time
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
NOTED HORSE
 LOWERS HIS OWN
 WORLDS RECORD

SYRACUSE. N. r.. Sept. 16.-Direc. tum II. champion pacing stallion, low cred his own worlds record for the mile at the New York State fair yesterday, by stepping the distance in 1.56l. a second and one-Quarter fast CT than his best previous time.
 The best time ever recorded for a mile was made by Dan Patch, his mark being 1.55. but a windshield was used. DirectumH paced yester- day without windshield.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
KERN SAYS THERE WILL
 BE NO EXTRA SESSION

WASHINGTON. Sept 16. - After departing from conference with the President at the White House. Sena- tor John W. Kern of Indiana, Demo cratic Senate leader expressed the firm conviction that there will be no extra session of Congress this fall as @ result of the foreign situation or for any other reason.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
DUMA REBUKES PREMIER; CHAR
 COMES 10 AID

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 16.-There was great disorder in Petrograd today, ac- cording to reports reaching here, and martial law was hastily proclaimed as result of the Dumas refusal to ad. journ on orders from Premier Gore myldn.
 Trouble was averted when authori- zatlon to prorogue the Duma until the middle of November was made by the Czar. The premier announced that ad- iournment would take place tonight
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
APOLOGY PROMISED
 MEXICAN LEADER

BROWNSVILLE, Tex. Sept 16. - An apology probably will be offered Mexican General Navarette, in com mand of the Mexican forces at Mata- moras. by the military authorities here, for the action of Deputy Sher- ifs Monohan, Haley, Silva and Mor- ton. in firing into Matamoras during the trouble Tuesday night
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
REPORT
 SENT OUT TOMORROW

Tomorrow morning the annual re- port of the Governor will be mailed to Washington, D. c. This year the re- port is considerably larger than those of previous years, and, while it will contain fewer appendices. those which 1t does include will be more complete than in the past.
 Another report which will so out from the Governors office in the near future is the game report, which is made yearly to the Secretary of the Departure of Agriculture. This re- port will cover all phases of the game question in Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
ALASKA MILITARY
 COMPANIES WILL BE
 GIVEN ADDED MEN

SEATTLE. Sept. 16.-The four com panies of infantry on duty in Alaska are to be brought mp to their full mill itary strength. Of about 160 men each, according to announcement today by the War Department
 The posts at Fort Seward Fort Lis cum. Fort Gibbon. Fort St. Michael and Fort Davis have at the present time about half of their war strength.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
BULGARIA. GETS
 READDY FOR WAR

SALONICA. Sept. 16.-Bulgaria is making warlike preparations on the Black Sea. without any explanation. The Qualifications of Verna are being strengthened against naval. at tack. Mines have been placed at the entrance to the harbor Long range cannon are also being placed at Gala ia, on the heights dominating the Var ma harbor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
PATENTEE CAN CONTROL
 THE RETAIL PRICE

CHICAGO. Sept. 16.-Judge Geiger, in the Federal District Court at Chi cago has ruled in case Of goods sold to a Chicago store that a patentee manufacturer has a right to fix the resale price. The case will be taken to the Supreme Court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
GREAT HoRDEs OF
 RUSSIANS CAPTURED

GENEVA, Sept. 16.- The number of Russians taken prisoners by the Austro-German troops, since May l, is reckoned at 2,571,75O, according to estimates published here today. It is stated that 5000 guns of large cali bre and 4OOO machine guns have been captured. The figures were compiled from official bulletins issued at Ser lin and Vienna
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
HUGE LOAN TO ALLIES
 IS CERTAIN

NEW YORK. Sept. 16.-In spite of the protests recleyed from thousands of German sympathizers in the United States, there is every indication that the billion dollar loan will be made to the entente allies. Many millions already have been pledged to the loan, in was learned in the financial district today. Statements from Washington that the hotation of the loan would not violate any local or in- ternatlonal law are said to have re- moved the last barrier to raising the money. Financiers had feared oppo- sition from that quarter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT
 TO BE INCREASED

BUFFALO, Sept. 16.- A plan has been devised to develop 2,00O,OOO ex- tra horse power from Niagara by build ing a dam in the river below the falls which it is claimed would not spoil the cataract scenically.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBER"
 ON SALE SATURDAY.

The Development Number of the Alaska Daily Empire will be on sale at the office of the Elm pire Printing Company Saturday. The number contains 40 pages, and is profusely illustrated. It will be delivered to regular sub scribers of The Empire on that day. Each regular subscriber is entitled to one free copy. The price of the number Is % cents the copy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
U. s. PRODUCTS
 WORTH MILLIONS
 ARE CONFlSCATED

LONDON. Sept. l6.-A British prize court today condemned the greater part of American products forming the cargoes of four steamships.
 The products, valued at several mil lions of dollars, are declared forfeit ed to the Crown The conhscated goods consist principally of meat pro- ducts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
SEATTLE GERMANS ARE
 DRAWING THEIR MONEY

SEATTLE, Sept. 16.-Germans here are drawing their money from the banks and reports from other North western points are that German sym pathizers who have not taken their deposits out of the banks have threat ened to do so in case the billion dol lar loan is made the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
FRIENDS OF PEACE"
 TO ENTER POLITICS

CHICAGO, Sept. 1e-The Friends of Peace" plan. national organiza- ton for political activity but not a political party. The organization will enedayor to Influence party platforms and support the party whose deelara- tions suit it best.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
KITCHENER SAYS
 GERMAN BOLT "sHoT"

LONDON. Sept. 16.-In an ad- dress in the House of Commons today, Field Marshal Kitchener said he believed Germany had about blown her bolt" He in- tlmated that conscription would be adopted by the British gov ernment, notwithstanding Prime Minister Asquith's announce ment that nearly three millions of men have enlisted in the Eng fish armies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
ETToR GETS 6 MONTHS

WATERBURY. Conn. Sept. 16.- Joseph J. Ettor, a member of the l. w. w.. was sentenced to jail for six months in the city court here, for breach of the peace
 Mir. Ettor. in a speech, abused the police department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
NEw DYE DISCOVERED

WASHINGTON. Sept. 16.-Dr. Lang don, of the Department of Commerce claims that a new natural red dye has been discovered in the United States. especially valuable for paper makers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
More Gold comlno

LONDON, Sept 16.-The Bank of England has sold s5,75O,OOO in foreign coin, believed to be for America, as a further instalment against purchas- es abroad on behalf of the Allies. To- ward this sale $725O,OOO has been re- ceived. presumably from France. The bank also has announced that S1O,000,- 900 has been taken for export to Ja- pan. evidently for purchases made by Russia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
Auro VICTIM DIEs.

SEATTLE. Sept. lew. A. soule, a civil engineer. died last night as the result of injuries received in an auto mobile accident. He was a nephew of Judge J. T. Ronald of the King coun- ty superior court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16

Poorman is a new postofce, in the Ruby district There is no record shown of "Rumley."
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
SEATTLE GETS CONTRACT.

SEATTLE. Sept. 16,-The Seattle Construction & Drydock Co. announc- ed today 1t had secured the contract to build the second 5,OOO-ton steel freighter for the Ward Line, operat- ing on the Atlantic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
cERMAN-AMERlcAN
 OFFICIAL MAKES PLEA

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 16. = Dr president of the German American Alliance, issued the follow ing statement today:
 'T ask every true American in the name of justice to write every financial institution in which he has deposited money, protesting against the use of his money for the proposed Anglo-French war loan."
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
ElEIn EerArE oWNs
EoUR PERCENT. oE CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Sept 16.- One family owns approximately one twenty-fifth of the total assessed value of all real estate in Chicago. This is the Mar shall Field estate whose holdings are placed at S1OO.OOO,OOO Ten families own a little more than one-twelfth Of the total valuation of Chicago
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
ARIZONA REPUBLICANS
 FAVOR SENATOR WEEKS

PHOENIX. Ariz.. Sept 16.-In a recent poll of 1SO leading Republi- cans in Arizona, 65 declared in favor of Senator John w. Weeks for Presi- dent with Elihu Root and Senator Borah i'm second and third places.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
MAY PLACE LOAN
 THROUGH STOCK EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-It has been suggested that beneficial trust cer- tificates, to be known as the British Loan Trust Fund Participation Ger tificates, available for listing on the New York Stock Exchange, may be used if the proposed British credit for S5OO.OOO.OOO is established in the United States.
 Paish Coming
 Sir George Paish. the British f. nancial expert. has arrived for a six weeks visit It is his second visit to New York since the war began.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
FORD CAN MAKE 4.ooo
 AUTOMOBILES A 0AN

DETROIT. Sept 16.-An official of the Ford Motor Company claims that the company can secure an output of 4000 cars daily this year if it SO de- sires. The output of 1000 cars daily was reached in their 1915 production.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
INDIANA MAN PRoMoTED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.- W. G. Platt, of Lawrenceburg. Ind, has been appointed Chief Clerk of the office of Comptroller of the Treasury. Platt has been the assistant chief of the income tax division
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-Alaska Gold S2%, Chino 4SA, Ray PTS, Butte & Superior 59K. Copper is at IS. Beth lehem went up a point and then down five points closing at S41.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
REVOLT PLOT IN
 BRAZIL DISCOVERED

RIO JANEIRo. Sept. 16.-A revolu- tionary plot aiming at the overthrow of the government, and the establish ment of a military dictatorship in Brazil has been discovered here. The perpetrators of the plot are under ar rest and will be charged with treas ,-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
ILLINOIS AND HONOLULU
 coMUNlcATE OVER WIRELESS

CHICAGO. Sept 16.-- The govern ment wireless station at Lake Bluff m was put in operation after mes sages had been sent to and received from Honolulu in day time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
ENORMOUS eRUssTAKE
 SUIT FINALLY ENDED

SAN FRANCISCO Sept 16.-Mrs Ella Helm yesterday lost her suit on an alleged grubstake through which she claimed S6,OOO.0OO Mrs. Helm alleged that she had staked Jerry Wn- son who located the Ophir mines near Nome. Wilson's defense was based on his claim that he had received the money as a loan and not as a grub stake.
 Last October a decision was rem dered in favor of Mrs. Helm. but through the activity of the defense which includes Jerry Wilson. Mrs. Al ice Wilson. John Kimban and the Wilson-Kimball Mining Co.,. a new trial was granted. This last decision is based upon verbal agreements be- tween Wilson and Mrs. Helm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
Mav Atlaok Ronmanla.

GENEVA. SeFt 16-- Am invasion of Roumania by Austro-German fore es. with or without derlaration of war, is being discussed as a probabil- ity in Balkan capitals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
NEuTRALIrY Nor INFECTED.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-Late to- day Secretary Lansing said to news papermen that the Anglo-French loan would not be a violation of the United States neutrality.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
Buloaria Mav Join cermany

LONDON. Sept. 16.-The Bulgarian activity on the Black Sea may indi- cate that Bulgaria intends to join Ger many. as the Qualifications of Varna would hardly have to be strengthened against an attack by tho Turkish fleet, now bottled up.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
ITALY IS SENDING
 MANY TROOPS TO AID
 AT THE DAR0ANELLEs

PARIS. Sept. 16.- Another large Italian expedition is embarking at Farento to proceed to the Dardanelles according to a dispatch from Rome.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
Aamiral Euann leavcn.

SEATTLE, Sept. 16 - Shortly be fore midnight last night the Admiral Evans left and will pass the Farra gut at Juneau Sunday. Bookings on the Evans include Beatrice Wall. Mrs F. A. Robertson. Mrs. II. Hartwell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-16
MINING ENGINEERS MEET
 NEXT WEEK AT FRISCO

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 16.-The American Institute of Mining Engin- eers convened today. The American Mining Congress will meet next week.