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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
GREECE AND BULGARIA ETETTH-| OF ET-E7-VG WAR
LOSSES WE'RE TERRIFIC
 RUSSIANS SAY

DVINsK, Russia, Aug 2S.-Wound- ed members of the former garrison of the fortress at Ossowetz, recently evacuated by the Russians, say that the German losses before that strong hold surpass all imagination.
 The Russians, hundreds of whom are in the hospitals here, say that the Germans charged in close lorna tion, while the guns from the forts, and machine guns of the infantry, moved them down. The German heavy guns were then brought up and reduced the fort.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
GOVERNMENT MAY PROCEED
 AGAINST PRo-eERMAN AGENTS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-It is said that the government has reached a point in it's accumulation of evidence of pro-German activities in the Unit ed States, where 1t has begun to give consideration to the question of under taking prosecutions for the violation of neutrality laws and other statutes
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
PAUL SINGERMAN
 DEAD AT SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Aug. 2S.-Paul Singer man. head of the singerman Sons Co.,, pioneer clothing dealers, who has been in business in Seattle for the past 41 years, died here this morn ing. aged 70 years. Mir. Singermans wealth has for many years been free ly given to the cause of charity, in- stitutlons for the care and comfort of the blind especially receiving lib- eral donations from him.
 At one time Mr. Singerman was member Of the firm of Toklas and Singerman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
AMERICAN COAL
 EXPORTS BREAK RECORD

NEW YORK, Aug. 2s.-Exports of coal from the United States have again been broken, as for the preced- ing months, the record for foreign trade The total July exports are put at 1,O7O,OOO tons April exports were 7i79O2; May. 774,667; June lO57OOO August is giving indications of the continued demand
 The only country that can supply coal to substitute for Great Britain is the United States. Great Briain is curtailing her sales
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28

ATHENS, Aug. 2S.-The breaking of diplomatic relations and the pos sibility of war with Turkey are considered inevitable in Greece today. Premier Venizelos is preparing a note which practically is an ultima tum to Turkey, as result of fresh prosecutions of Greeks in Asia Min or.
 The newspapers which uphold the policy of venizelos think Bulgaria has been assured important territor- ial additions besides the mere ces- sion of the Midia-Enos line," and urge Greece to join the triple enten- te powers in order to assure herself of corresponding extensions of terri tory.
 Reports today from other Balkan capitals say that every effort is be- ing put forth by the diplomatic rep resetnatives of Bulgaria and Rouma- mia to bring those countries into the war on the side of the Allies. It was said in Sofia today that the request of the Allies that Serbia grant to Bulgaria large part of Macedonia. has been favorably looked upon by King Ferdinand.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
HOLLAND WOULD COOPERATE
 WITH THE POPE FOR PEACE

PARIS, Aug. 2S.-The Rome cor respondent of the MatIn telegraphs that the minister from Holland has been notified by his government that it will cooperate with Pope Bene- diet Xv in any action he may take to bring about peace. However, 1t is well understood now that the Pope will not make any further efforts to stop the waor until the time seems moire propitious.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
UNALAsKA- WIRELESS
 olsMANTLiNe OPPOSED

SEATTLE. Aug. 2S. - Steamship lines serving Alaska have entered protest at Washington against the proposed dismantling of the wireless station at Unalaska The War De- pertinent signifed its intention some time ago to abandon the station.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
HOLLAND REPORTED TO BE
 READY TO ENTER WAR

NEW YORK. Aug. 2S.- Reports current in New York Friday night that a large war order for Holland had been placed in this country through a prominent banking house. Coupled with this report was another that Holland is preparing to enter the European conflict and will soon cast in her lot with the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
PEACE TALK Bo5s
 UP IN EUROPE AGAIN

PARIS. Aug. 2S.-Cardinal Gaspar- ri, papal secretary of state, has been recalled to the Vatican from a health resort, because of peace developments of the Paris Journal. Tt is repeat edly affirmed" the correspondent con- tinues, "that Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria sent an autograph letter to Benedict Xv compIimentlng the Pope on his initiative in favor of peace The peace campaign has been intensified among catholice. Bishops of all countries have been asked to use their influence to that end"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
GOVERNMENT TO CONSTRUCT
 ANCHORAGE WATER WORKS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s. - The of the currency today au- thorized the expenditure of funds for the construction of a system of water works at Anchorage, Alaska, the ter minal point of the government rail road.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
NEW YORK OPENS AN
 EMPLOYMENT BUREAU

NEW YORK. Aug. 28. - General Superintendent Gears of the Public Employment Bureau of New York City has organized the Eastern Labor Clearing House" It's purpose is to inform idle men and women where they can find work and employers where they can obtain workingmen and women.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
''HAYTI TO RATIFY
 PROTECTIVE PLAN

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2S.-Consuiar dispatches received yesterday fore caste an early ratification by the Hay tien congress Of the American protec- torate plan The plan advocated by the United States. and awaiting ac- ton of the Haytien congress, pro- yides that native police forces in the Island shall be ohicered by Ameri. cans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
CLEVELAND CENTER FOR
 PRODUCTION OF WAR
 ORDERS FOR s1,ooo,ooo,ooo

CLEVELAND. Aug. 2S. - Negotia- tions are reported whereby the muni- tions orders from the Allies totaling nearly s1,OOO.0OO.OOO will go to more than 20 plants in theCleveland dis trict. Already more than SSO,OO0,OOO worth is scheduled, including 2,0O0, 900 rifles for $54.OOO.OOO from a plant 90 miles from Cleveland and orders are pending on S,SOO.oOO shells and 5,0O0.00O Maouser cartridges.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
MASSACHUSETTS, "TEcH" NOT
 TO HAVE NEW BUILDINGS

BOSTON. Aug. 2S.-work has been so delayed by unforeseen site diff culties and labor disagreements on the Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology buildings at Cambridge that all hope of having them ready for oc- cupancy this year. as originally con templated, has been given up. They will not be ready until the fall Of 1916.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
sso5.ooo DIVIDED.

WASHINGTON. Aug 2S.-The first payment of S895,OO which the govern mont has made toward the purchase of the Alaska Northern railroad at Seward. Alaska was split three ways. The Canadian vendors got S26O,0OO, o. l.. Labaree received S7O,OO0 and Richard Armstrong of Chicago was given s65. .OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
TEACHER
 GRANTED CERTIFICATE

A teachers certificate has been is- sued to Miss Geneva Sheets, who has been employed to teach at Chi chago6 during the coming year. Miss Sheets is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and holds the life certi- fcate of that State as well as of the State fo Idaho.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
NEW CANADIAN
 TROOPS GOING

OTTAWA, Aug. 2S. - Twelve Ca nadian battalions of infantry are to be placed in England for final train ing before going to the front, accord ing to an announcement issued by the Dominion government today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28

Edward B. Burwel. jr, of Seattle. accompanied by Harry Gabriel Of Thane went through on the Alameda yesterday to Seattle They have been with a party of Col W. l.. Stew enson's engineers in the Valdez dis. trict
 c. J. McNiven and Emmet Johns of Thane. returned yesterday from the Port Wells section where they have @ mining prospect McNiven con- tlnued on to Seattle on the Alameda but Johns remained here for Q few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
GOVERNMENT
 TO TAX SHIPPING
-.

COPENHAGEN. Aug. 2S. - The Danish government will place an ex- tra war tax of 20 per cent, on the surplus earnings of an shipping conn panies. Copenhagen politiken esti- mates that over $26,O00,000 more than in ordinary times has been earned by these companies since the outbreak of lhe war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
NOBEL PRIZES ARE
 WORTH sss,ooo EACH

COPENHAGEN. Aug. 2S- The amount available for Nobel prizes this year is 2SS,OOO each, but it is possible that the distribution will be postpon- ed. Next year the amount will be reduced by about 15 per cent this sum representing the amount of the new Swedish defence act.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
EMPEROR AND CHANCELLOR
 SAID TO HAVE oUARRELEo

LONDON. Aug. 2S. ~ Feuter's cor respondent at Amsterdam transmits a report current there that Emperor William has Quarreled with chancel- Tor von Bethmann-Hollweg and that the chancellor's resignation is immi- nent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
aeRANlTEn Hlrs oRE.

It is reported from Valdez that the ore body has been encountered in the Granite mine. Port Wells district owned by Col B. F. Willard. The vein is said to be about two feet wide and shows values averaging about s20 b the ton
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
PRESIDENT WILSON REVIEWS
 MILITIA DURING DOMINIQUE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S-President Woodrow Wilson stood for half hour in a soaking rain today and re- viewed the District of Columbia na- tional guard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
GEN. WON BEssELER
 NOW COMMANDS POLAND

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 2S-Word re- ceived here today from Berlin is that Gen. yon Besseler has been appointed to be commander in chief of the ar- mics now occupying conquered Rus sian territory in Poland
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
NEW RATE WON'T
 CUT COAL PRICES

BOSTON. Aug. 2S.-Leading coal dealers in Boston express the opinion that the decision of the Interstate Commerce Commission reducing the freight rates on coal will not reduce the retail price of coal in this city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
OFFICE
 ON SEWARD STREET

On the first of the month the new Marconi Wireless office will be opened at 115 Seward street. in the building owned E. Valentine. which has jsut been leased by the Wireless Company for a period ending August 31 1925, at a rate of $50 per month. The lease. which was filed this morning. is signed by A. F Gilman. general superintendent of the Marconi com pany
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
ALASKA CLAM SOON TO BE
 ON THE MARKET

SEATTLE. Aug. Believing that the Alaska clans arc as good, if not superior in quality to those Of Pu- get Sound, Fl. A. sprague, president of the Lighterage company of War rington, Ore, plans to return to Al- aska within a few weeks and erect Q large packing establishment he said today.
 MT. Sprague said that immense beds of clans have been discovered in the vicinity of Hinchinbrook island
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
RUSSIAN REsERVisT
 PREFERS DEATH 10 WAR

SEATTLE, Aug. 2S.-Edward Lag, a Russian reservist, committed sui eide in the Seattle city jail this morning, He left a note saying he preferred death to returning to ser vice with the Russian army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
ENGLISH WANT TO
 BUY 100000 5EEVEs

CHICAGO, Aug. 2S.- Clay Robin son & Co.,. of Chicago have a cable gram from Liverpool asking for an estimate on 100000 head of Ameri- can beew cattle. delivered at Liver pool The order # filed would in- voive S100000000 but the firm de- cined to estimate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
NATIONAL TUBE COMPANY
 TO HAVE NEW PLANT

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Aug 2S.- The National Tube Company will build a new S5.OOO,OOO mill, to cover six and a half city blocks adjoining its present plant in Wheeling W. Va
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
 ORGANIZE
 NEW ARMY

LONDON. Aug. 2S. - Minister of War Poliyanon, in an interview ac- corded the Petrograd correspondent of the Times. said yesterday: "A new force of two million trained men will be ready to take the field for Russia in the Spring and we feel confident of ouar ability to safeguard Petrograd during the coming win ter"
 Invaders Push Onward.
 News from the Eastern front today was that the Austro-German forces had pierced the lines of the Russians along the Zlota and Lipi rivers, but a Petrograd dispatch says that the main Russian army has not been di- vided by the thrust and the retreat continues.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
ANOTHER COLD TRAIN.

vANcEBoRO. Me, Aug. 2S.- A speciai train bearing nineteen mill ions of British gold and twenty-five millions of dollars in British bonds and securities passed through here today, on its way to New York
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
BELIEVE ARA5ic's
 coNoUERoR SANK

LONDON. Aug. 2S The Daily News today hazarded the suggestion that Che submarine which destroyed the Arabic had been sunk. and that. therefore. Cermany's oner Go give "full satisfaction" to the United States becomes an easy matter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
IDLTARoo RosrMAsrER.s

JOS GOES BEGGING
 Albert Vile. who recently resigned as postmaster ot Idiiarod. as yet has been unable to secure someone to take his place. His resignation was tendered in May As the interest died out in the lditorod camp the post office receipts were greateiv decreas- ed and the station was ranked of a lower grade. At the present time the salary connected with the office Is very small As soon as he can se- cure his release 3ir. Vile expects to go into business at Anchorage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
HUNDRED THAT CHINA
 WANTS SUBMARINES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-Develop- ments here and at New York indicate that China has authorized Charles M. Schwab to place orders with build CTS in this country for the construc- ton of a hundred submarines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
800 BANKERS LEAVE
 FOR SEATTLE coNcLAVE

NEW YORK. Aug. 2S.-Three hun dred New York and New England bankers left today on special train for Seattle, to attend the convention don
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
TWO MEN COMMITTED
 TO INSANE ASYLUM

Carmello Srazzulla. aged S4. has been adiudged insane by the United States Commissioner at Nalnek and has been ordered committed to the Momingside Saniiarium
 Word has also been received from the commissioner at Dillingham; that a Chinese named Lip Lee, aged 51, has been committed to Morningside, after having been adiudged insane on July eth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28

II. R. Plate, a mining engineer rep resentng the J. B. Thompson explor- atons in the Portland Canal district left for Prince Rupert B. C.. on the Spokane this morning. on his way to Portland Canal. where he will inspect the progress of the development work. He will return to San Francis co in two or three weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-Alaska Gold 8Slk, Chino 467s. Ray 2S%. Utah Cop per 6S%, Butte and Superior, 6Sh. Copper metal is at IS, with the mar ket firm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
TAFT IS ELECTED.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2s.-Form- CT President William Howard Taft was yesterday elected president Of the general conference of Unitarian Churches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL
 ASSOCIATION AoJoURNs

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2s. - The National Educational Association which has been in session here and at Oakland for the last two weeks ad- iourned yesterday evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
GREAT CARGO OF
 eUNPoWoER STARTS

PHILADELPHIA. Aug 2S. - The steamship Norouef with two million pounds of gunpowder for the Russian government sailed today from Will mington. for Archangei, via Glas- gow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
FATHER BROWN lLL.

The Rev Father p. F. Brown. for meriy pastor of the Catholic church in Juneau is in Santa Barbara. and is reported to be Hl at the mission there. His condition is not serious.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
PERU DESIRES TO
 BORROW IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-It is under stood that the Peruvian government has again entered upon negotiations for the Notation of a loan in New York.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
DEFEAT FOR
 WOMAN SUFFRAGE

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-The leaders of both principal political parties in New York predict the defeat of Wo- man Suffrage at the election on that Quesion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
ERANcE euYs OARS

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-France has just ordered 3,SS5 passenger and freight cars in the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
SECOND LOT SALE BROUGHT
 VALUES OF s220 PER Lo

At the second sale Of town lots at Anchorage the prices ranged at from $50 to Ss00 per lot, and the average price was S220.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
IS
 READY TO
 FIGHT TURK

SOFIA, Aug. 2s.-A publication controlled by the government, in an Inspired article today says that if 5ulsaria's demands for territorial concession arc 90 mod. flied to warrant intervention In the war, Parliament wlll be con- vened for that purpose lmmed- lately.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28

R. Ia Vining Is a passenger to Val dez on the steamship Mariposa
 Oak olson left on Che Mariposa for a business trip to Knik Anchorage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
Trenches Captured.

The official communique issued early today confirmed reports that the French troops had captured @ half mile of trenches from the German forces in the vosges district. Other wise, all along the line, the dead lock continues, broken only by an oc- casional sortie, or an artillery duel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-28
AIR RAID ON PARIS
 DEFEATED

PARIS. Aug. 2S.-Four German mil itary aeroplanes attempted to make Q raid on Paris this morning They were attacked by a French air notil- Ia and one of the German machines was shot to pieces in mid-air.
 The hostile aircraft approached from the east, and their approach was signauzed by warning whistles from several observation towers. The Germans succeeded in dropping a few bombs. none of which did any dam age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
MARINE CRAFTSMEN
ASK PAY INCREASE
Those Employed at Washing
ton Navy Yard Complain
of Discrimination.

Along with other wage changes at
fecting the Washington navy yard. the
pay of the parine craftsmen Will be
taken up for consideration and posi-
BILE increase in December. when repre-
sentatives of this branch of employees
meet at the Navy Department. coming
from all navy yards. The craftsmen
have complained because their pay has
remained stationary since 1903, while
mechanics wages have increased ~
per cent in that time. delegation
from the Washington yard. headed by
G. w. Nusbaum, president of the Amer
lean Society of Marine Craftsmen,
Washington navy yard branch, called
on Assistant Secretary Roosevelt yes
terday.
The assistant secretary told the dele
cation that the matter of pay is one
to be decided for all yards. and ad-
vised the members of the delegation to
wait until December. 1t was pointed
out also that while the craftsmen at
the yard are supposed to be employees
of the yard, they are in reality en-
ployes of the ordnance bureau. The
employees of the bureau who work in
the building of the Navy Department
receive thirty days leave and have
thirty days sick leave. while those at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
THE COURTS.
Court Of Appeals.

Present: The Chief Justice. Mr.. JUS
tice Robb and Mr.. Justice Van Orsdel.
J. Person James. William r. Fitch
and George w. Kreis were admitted to
practice.
No. 1856. Hammond agt Doremus;
motion to reinstate appeal submitted
by Mr.. F. D. Mckinney in support Of
opposition thereto.
No. 1858. West Disinfecting Com
pany agt. Plummer: on motion OF Mr..
D. W. Baker time for appellee to file
brief extended to November 10.
No :S4?. Walter agt. Cissel, Talbot
& Co.; death of appellant suggested by
Mr. C. c. Tucker of counsel for appel
liant.
No 2s2s Emig agt. Baker ct al;
passed until November.
No. 44s. Original Little agt. Pease;
motion to set aside order granting spe-
cial appeal submitted by Mr.. F. A. Fem
ming in support of motion, and by Mr..
W; J. Lambert in opposition thereto;
No. 97S. Patent appeal. Mcfarland
agt. Beall: on motion time for ap-
pellee to file brief extended thirty days
from October rs.
No; 2s1s: Washington Railway and
ment eomme n BY Mr.. a George ssS P.
Hoover for appellant. continued by
Mr.. D. w. Baker and Mr.. w. E. Leahy
for appellee and concluded by Mr..
George P. Hoover for appellant.
agt. Deakin; dismissed for failure Of
appellant to file brief.
No. 2s14. Ciffo agt. Ciffo: argument
commenced by Mr.. w. G. Gardiner for
appellant. continued by MIR. Edward
pellee and concluded by Mr.. W. G.
Gardiner for appellant.
Proceedings after The Stars report
closed yesterday:
No. 9S1 Patent appeal. In re John
>" or fny foil nf
pellant to file brief.
No. 2s13. Washington Railway and
Electric Company agt. Kramer; argu-
ment commenced by Mr.. George P.
Hoover for appellant.
District Supreme Court.
EQUITY DIVISION 1-Justice Ander-
son.
Mezick agt. Asheton: rule returnable
October Is; plaintiffs attorneys. Fred
J. Rice, sRalston & Richardson and s. D.
Willis; defendants attorney. Oscar
Nauck.
In re petition of Clara A. Marden: de-
cree. substituting trustee: petitioners
attorneys, Ralston & Richardson.
In re Harry AbramowitZ: decree
changing name; petitioners attorney,
G. NJ. Marechal:
EQUITY DIVISION 2-Justice Mccoy.
In re lunacy of Jane r. Simonds: ac-
count of committee referred to auditor.
Bradley agt. Davidson; pro confesso
made absolute: plaintiffs attorneys. w.
G. Gardiner and ]. w. Whiting.
Heath agt. Heath; rule as to alimony
returnable October %; plaintiffs attor-
ney, Alexander Wolf.
Castelberg agt. Langbelle: pro con-
fesso ordered; plaintiffs attorneys.
Alexander Wolf and George w. Onutt.
Sullivan agt. Sullivan: sale finally rat
flied: plaintiffs attorney, l.. H. David:
defendants attorneys. D. w. Baker and
H. A Grant.
In re dissolution of the Franklin In
surance Company: order instructing re-
ceiver: attorney, w. c. Sullivan.
Heistand agt. Heistand: rule return
able October %: plaintiffs attorneys,
H. I. Quinn and w. J. Levy.
Wedderburn agt. Wedderburn: time
to file transcript extended to November
Is; plaintiffs attorney. L. H. David;
defendants attorney. Charles Bend
helm.
LASER agt. LASER; on hearing: plain
tiff's attorneys, w. J. Lambert. F. r.
Whippler and E. c. Dutton; defend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
LOUIS ROSENBERG DIES.
Resident of Washington for Half
Century and Successful Merchant.

Louis Rosenberg. ninety years old, a
resident of Washington for more than
fifty years. died last night at the home
of his son, Maurice D. Rosenberg of
1853 Biltmore street. Mr.. Rosenberg
had been ill about a month. Funeral
services are to be held tomorrow after
noon at 2 o'clock at the family resi-
dence. Interment is to be in the
Hebrew cemetery.
Mr.. Rosenberg was a successful mer-
chant in this city for many years, re-
firing about twenty years ago. He was
a native of Germany.
Besides his son, three daughters are
living-Mrs Carl Auerbach of Chicago,
Mrs. Alex T. Hoffheimer of Norfolk
and Mrs. J. J. Elias of New York