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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
COL. BLETHEN IS
 DANGEROUSLY ILL


 SEATTLE June s.-Col Alden J. Blethen, for 19 years editor and prin- cipal owner oi the Seattle Timse. is dangerouely iil and not expected to live
 Col Blethen has been falling for several months, and shortly after the beginning Of the year ho left for an extended trip for his health. After visiting in California, he attended a meeting of the Associated Press in New York. When at Chicago on bis way homo he was taken ll, but he insisted upon coming on Co this city. A physician accompanied him, and he was met by his family physician at Spokane While absent he was cited for contempt Of court for publications concerning the pending damage suits against him by the Burns detective agency. He was not able to appear in court when he got back, but his attorney appeared for him. and he is now constructively, under arrest While in Montana on bis way home, he received word that former City R. F. Thomson had secured a verdict against him for Sl5,OOO for libel. This litigation has served to his illness, which was a general breakdown from over work
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
NOTE ABOUT FINISHED.

Washington, June 8. - Prcsident Woodrow Wilson sald this morning before tho meeting Of the Cabinet that the second note to Germany on the Lusitanla Is about Hnished and would gc forward to Berlin shortly though he did not specify on what date. He did pay, however that the note would he gone over for final revision at to- deys Cabinet meeting.
 The Pregldent sald that there had been no delay of any Kind 10 prepar- ing the note, that he had brought only rough draft Of ls to the Cabinet meeting last Friday, and that there had been an sorts of suggestions since the Cabinet last met.
 CHARACTER OF DOCUMENT
 NOT CHANGED.
 The President cald that the gener- al character Of the note had not been modified, and, he oaid, he believed that it had the support Of every mem ber Of the Cabinet. At least, he sald, no one has held up the note. The President emphasized that tho work on thc note has been a0 oxpe- ditious as is consistent with careful nsss
 The President gave no inklins of sae contents Of the mes5ago.
 DlSPLEASED AT NoToRlETY.
 Tho President is dlspleased becauee of numerous detailed accounts of what the note would contain when he, himself, had not yet settled finally on ito contents. He is anxlous that mis- conceptions Of the petition of the United states shall not be ea5led abroad, and urges that tho American people stall ouspend judgment until they read the text of the document
 DIPLOMATS AWAIT NOTE WITH
 INTEREST.
 In diplomatic quarters the dIs- patch Of the note to Germany is awaited with lntense interest.
 AMBASSADOR LEAVES FOR
 SUMMER HOME.
 pr. constantin Dumba, tho Austri- an Ambassador, left today for ken- ox. Macs, where he will opend the sUmmsr.
 Count von Bernstorfi wlll await for tho sending Of the eeeond note to Germany before going to tho sum mer Headquarters of the smbsssy at ciearhurst, Lond ioland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
NO DESTITUTl0N
 AT ANCHORAGE

According to Purser Thomas J Ke- hoe, Of the steamship Admiral Evans. things are lively at Anchorage, the town sprang up in Q night orter Pres ident Wilson had puclicly designated Seward as the terminal of the rail- road.
 About 700 men are working on the construction of the railroad grade, but the town is nearly out oi foodstuns and the merchants have wired for heavy orders from Seattle. and from Alaska coast towns. George Palmer. the pioneer merchant at Knik sold out almost his entire stock to mer- chants in Anchorage when the de- mand for food became heavy. Purser Kehoo denies that there IS destitution among the Idle men at Anchorage, and declares the railroad commission Is doing everything in ita power to give employment to aii although many will have to return.
 Steamer Hae Salmon.
 The Admiral Evans docked here at 32s30. Her passengers for Juneau in- cluded George A. Yingar Mrs. Alyce Anderson, T. A. Hull, R. D. Murphy, P. T. Hayman and F. 3. Hyder
 The Evans stopped at Yakutat and loaded from Capt Malcolm Campbells fishing boat. tho chlopecis No. 3. 70 herces Of mild cured salmon for ship ment to Seattle The fish were caught and cured at Dry Bay 10 miles below Yakutat When the Admiral Evans left there, the chlopeck start ed back to it's supply base and wili load 8 similar cargo for Juneau. Six of her fishermen came here on Che Evans as passengers
 outsoine 9aosengcra.
 When the Admiral Evans proceeded South this afternoon she took the fol- lowing passengers from Juneau:
 For seattie-hrs. & A. corder ". 2. Lass Paddy Brennan Ed Sohwerdt and Ed eray
 For Petershufg-J. A. Snow
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08

 NINNlNG
 IN GAZICIA

LONDON. June S.-Diapatches from Petrograd today tell the story of Rus. sian successes today in Galicia. The Russian forces reformed and streng- thened their lines after retreating from Przemysl, and are now on the offensive and are inhicting heavy losses on the Teuton armies in the front positions.
 one division of the Austrian army was defeated in an engagement be- tween Kolomea and Nadyorna and left 5000 dead on the battlefield, ac- cording to an official statement an- nounced today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
AIR BATTLE HERO
 IS A CANADIAN
- -. -

LONDON, June S.-The feat of yesterday in Belgium in which British aviator in an aeroplane de- stroyed German Zeppelin for the first timo on record was performed by young Canadian. Reginal J. warne- ford. sub.lIeutenant in the Royal navy. The ZeppeIin's officers and crew, numbering 2s, were killed, as also were several inmates Of an or phanage on which the Zeppelin, which had been set on fire by fire bombs. fell. The Zeppelin went through the roof of the orphanage and set 1t on fire.
 Aviator hias Narrow Escape.
 After the battle with tho Zeppelin. Lieut.. Warneford had trouble with hia machine, and was compelled to land behind the German lines. He sue. ceeded. before he could be intercept. ed. in lighting his machine. and flew back to the British lines in safety.
 Lieut.. warneford was given the Vic toria cross today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
C0NSTANTUN0PBE
 IN 4 BAD WAY

LONDON June S.-There is immi- nent danger that Che Constantinople waterworkg will be compelled to sus- pend operations because of a shortage Of coal. The output of -four mills has been curtailed for the same rea- son. with the result that there is a shortage of the bread supply.
 It is believed that the city cannot hold out much longer
 The situation is reported to be 80 serious that many German families arc eloving the Turkish capital.
 Typhoid fever ia raging among Inc rurkish troops in Asia Minor and 75 physicians have succumbed to the disease.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
Germans Admit Reyerao.

BERLIN, June S-The reverse to the German and Austrian forces which are trying to surround Lem berg was admitted today. It is ex- plained that the rapidity of the ad- vance after the retreating Russians had weakened the communications. and that supported by fresh troops, the Rusaiano had turned on their pur- suers. The front will probably be withdrawn.
 Reports from Vienna say that S0.- GOO Russians were captured In the operations around Przemysl and the San river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08

Washington, June S.-Sccrctary Co the Preaident Joaeph ? Tumuily an- nouneed today after tho Cabinet meet ing that the seeond Lualtania note probably will go forward tomorro9.7 Tho statement wac made at the diree- tion of the Preeldsnt, Secretary Tu- muity added.
 ONLY SLIGHT CHANGES
 MADE.
 Continuing, Secretary Tumulty said that "the note was gone over and dio- eusaed and put ln final form Other than thls, no Information could be ob- tained, as members of che Cabinet refused Co discuss it-
 lt waa learned definitely, however, shat only slight changes in phraseolo- ay snere made at the meeting. The nete was taken uP iu the form in which ft came after Secretary Of State Bryan had spent several hours or it following his conference with the President yesterday.
 Secretary or State Bryan wens 60 luncheon wish other members Of the Cabinet. at luncheon he eaid thal while possibly few words might be the note would 60 forward so Berlin in practically the form in which it wac agreed upon.
 WAITED FOR BRYAN.
 There were indications that thc dis ,ussion Of the note to Germany had been delayed untii the arrival Of the of stase.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
JAcKLlNc .cRUisE PARTY
 ASSEMBLIES AT SEATTLE

Col D. C. lacking, accompanied by his bride, who was Miss Virginia Jol- n0e. of San Francisco, Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Judge ot Salt Lake City, Mrs. Montiord Wilson of San Fran cisco, Mir anl Mrs R. W. Salisbury of Salt Lake City Dr. and Mrs. F. C.. Momt of San Franclsco md Charles Hayden. A. |. Ames and D. 4. Clark of Boston twill be members Of the party which will sail for Juneau Fri day on the Jackling sea-golng yacht Cyprus.
 Advices to this efiect were received today from Seattle, whore ihe party is assembling President Hayden and Col IackIing win likely be joined by Frank G. Janney superintendent oi mills in Che Jnokiing companies. be- fore the yacht leaves Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
WASHINGTON. June s. :

WASHINGTON, June s. Secretary of State William J Bryan rendered his resignation as Secretary of State this after noon, and the resignation was accepted by President Woodrow Wilson The resignation wil be- come effective tomorrow.
 Disagreement over the second note to Germany is the cause of the resignation.
 It is said that the tardy arriv- al of Secretary Bryan at today's Cabinet meeting was because he was writing his resignation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
.T TALIANS MOVE
 6iETE0DICAL-Y
 AGAINST ENEMY

ROME, June s.--lsallan forcea are proceeding meshodicaiy to take poe .oeesioo of the most important Positi- clone along Che frontier according to a otatement slaned by Gen. cadorna, chIes Of ataf and lsouod from hlc headquartero.
 The Italian luvasIou of Auatrla in the direction Of Trleoto la puohine forward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
rAE eERMAN NAvY
EXPEcTe REVERsEs

LONDON, June S.-A Rotterdam dispatch to the Daily News reads:
 Reviewing the situation in the Der lin Tageblatt, Major Moraht, while generality very optimistic, says with reference to Italy's intervention:
 "'The Germans must not expect that fin one conQuering fight cur flags will be carried to their goal. Good news will alternate with bad. but our con- fidence, which has withstood the greatest trials. need in no way be shake"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
doIIander Here -To promote.
Peace.

WASHINGTON. June S.--van chell Geldemeester, son of the religious ad- Wiser of Queen WiIhelmina, of The Netherlands, after a brief visit to Der lin, arrived here yesterday At Der lin he was in consultation with high officials of the German government, and his coming to Washington im- mediately after the conference has set in motion speculation in official and diplomatical quarters about the possibility Of peace in Europe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
esRMANY's POSITION
 IS BECOMING WORSE

LONDON, June 8-A neutral cor respondent who has visited Germany writes in the London Times that Ger. mauy's industrial position is steadily becoming worse Button factories have been converted into cartridge concerns and silk spinneries into biz shrapnel shops. Industrial situation pivots on the loss of world markets and raw materials are becoming very scarce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
CONSUL BRITT LOOKS
 FOR NORWAY CITIZEN

Wlniam E. Britt. Norwegian consul, is making inquiries for information R. A. Widins citizen Of who is supposed to be in Southern Alaska. It Is said that he has fallen heir to property interests in Norway.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
WHEAT CROP TO
 BREAK ALL RECORDS

WASHINGTON. June 8-The great est wheat crop in the history of the United States is the prospect for the coming harvest, according to an oiIi. cial forecast by the Department of Agriculture issued today
 The forecast placed the proseectiye crop at 950,O0O,00O bushels, 59000,- 900 bushels greater than last years crop.
 It is stated that with continued fa- vorable weather the crop Is likely 10 pass 10OO.Oo0,O00 bushels
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
BRYAN ogLAYEo MEETlNo.

Washington. June 8. = When the Cabinet assembled today Secretary Of State William !. Bryan was absent He remained at his office at the State Department eioseted with Counsellor Robert Lansing, and sent word Co the Preeidene that he Was detained by ir- portant work.
 At noon. after the cabinet had been at work for about an hour, Secretary Of State Bryau. arrived.
 "l am sorry that , am late," said Mr. Bryan ao he entered the executive office. al sent word to the Presldent that wouls be detained by import- ant work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
WORKERS AND TRApEaMEN
 " AIDING IN THE WAR

!. MILAN. June S.-The Masterwork- ers's Guild of Milan has voted unani- mously to renounce one days pay a month to be devoted to the relief of the families of men at the front. 4 great many business houses arc car rying soldiers names on their pay rolls and remitting their pay in full to their families.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
Wllnnn Nnt Infnrmnd.

WASHINGTON, June S.-Presidont Woodrow Wilson said today that he had learned only through the news- papers that the mission of Van Ghell Geldemeester, who recently arrived here, is in the interest Of neutral me diation in tho European war. The President added, however. that indi- vidual officials might have informa- tion concerning Geidemeester's mis- sion here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
MAY
 ACT TO END
 CONFLICT

Rome June 8. The Vatican Intends to propose a peace Congress soon, looking toward bring the European war to an end, according to tho eior- naIe o'ltalia today. Pope Benedict it ls said, will propose that he preside over the conarese In person, and lt 10 urged that the United statca ohaIi participate in tho conference.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
RETURNS FROM
 MIN EXAMINING TRIP

F. B. Hyder. geologist for the Alas ka Gastineau Mining company re- turned today from Valdez where 1t is understood. he examined the cran- ite mine for Thane lacking inter ests. The Granite mine is owned by Col. B. F. Willard, and has been oDer- ated for tho past year It was bond ed by Col. Willard last year, Mark Ia tum of Douglas having been its owner mp until that time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
ELKs TO HOLD FLAG
 DAY EXERCISES AND BAIL

The Elks next Tuesday evening will hold the annual Flag Day exercises, A program of much talent has been arranged The children Of the pub lie schools will provide an interesting feature Of the program under the su- pervision of Che Rev. A. P. Kasheyar- of and Miss Harriet Case
 Thursday evening the Elks give their Flag Day ball. Invitations have been placed in the hands of the mem. bers for distributions
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
GERMANY BITTER
 AGAINST THE ITALIANS

COPENHAGEN. June S.-Thc Ger man Imperial Chancellor HolIweg de. clared before the German Reichstag that Italy has inscribed in the book of the world in letters Of blood, that cannot fade. her violations Of good faith He declared that tho Teutonic Allies would wage war against Italy in eholy anger" and Twill conQuer@
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
GERMANS SINK
 BELGIAN SHIP
-a-

LONDON. June g. The Belgian steamship Menapier was sent to the bottom by a German torepdo near Foreland. of the Kentish coast The captain. his wife, daughter, first mate, pilot and twelve members of the crew were drowned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
AMERICAN SHIPPING
 INCREASING CAPACITY

WASHINGTON, June g. An in creasing share of imports and exports of the United States is being carried in American vessels. The total value of our imports and domestic exports in the eight months from August 1, i9i4 to March Si, 1915, was $2,797,- 100000. and Of this sum SS5SOO0,OOO or 12.63 per cent was carried in Amer ican bottoms The corresponding period one year earlier showed $2,- 96O0OO.O .OO0, of which $246S00.OOO or S.84 per cent. was carried in Amer ican vessels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
GERMANY MAY TRNf
 FOR SERBIAN PEACE

BERLIN. June S.-The German war paper, vossiehe-Zeitung advocates a peace with Serbia, giving her the ter ritory on the north Albanian coast and Adriatic ports as a compensa- ton for a withdrawal from further hostilities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
MOBILE MAY GET
 IMMENsE BIe PLANT

NEW YORK, June S.-phe plans for the construction at Mobile, Ala, of one of the largest shipbuildlng plants in the United States are being perfected in New York by Edward M. Hyde former president of the Bath (Me.) Iron Works The formation Of S4OO0.O00 organization to undertake the project is the plan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
MORGAN MAY BUY
 WAR MATERIAL FOR FRENCH

NEW YORK, June s.-The French government is said to have asked the firm of Morgan & Co.,, to handle pur- chasing of war supplies for France in this country just as the bankers are now doing for England.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
LANsINe I'd sleN NoTE.

Washington, June s.-lt was stated this evening that Councillor Robert Lansing Of the State Department Will slgn the eeeond note to Germany as Acting Secretary of State"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
VANCOUVER ITALIAN
 KILLS ONE MORE

VANCOUVER, B. C.. June s.-Frank Graio is dead and Nick Gentle is un- der arrest as the result of @ shooting affray in the bush at tho head of False Creek. Both are Italians, The quar- rel was at first alleged to be over woman but Gentle says Graio wes Q blackhand agent and had threaten ed to kill him because he had refused to do his bidding.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08

Alice Exhauoted at Dardanelles.
 AMSTERDAM. June s.-A dispatch rom Constantinople says that tho Turkish officials say that the beseig- ing enemy on Gallipoli peninsula is becoming exhausted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
SPOKANE SAILS TONIGHT
 WlTH 10 PASSENGERS

sTTs. June s.--'rhe Spokane win sail for Alaska tonight with l40 passengers. mostly round trip excur- sionists
 She win have the following named passengers for Inneau:
 Mrs. A. " colNe. Miss Bell Ken nyon, T 2 Hood R. D. Thompson, Mrs. Anria Hermonsor, Minnie Cold stein, I<arl D. Sasher and two steer
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
FRIENDS HONOR CHIEF OF POLICE
 E T SLTTER

Chief of Police P. ]. Sitter was pre- sented with a gold star. with dia- mond setting, as testimonial of their regard for him and appreciation of bis services at the head of the Juneau police department. The atar. em6ia- matic of police authority, was made by Jorgen Nelson, the jeweler. On the front side 1t bears the inscription @Chief of Police and on the Ys- verse. Presented to p. ]. Sitter by His Friends. June 8. 1915
 in the center of the star on the lace of the badge IS neatly set small dia- mona
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
 PICNIC FOR TOMORROW

The Methodist church Sunday School picnic, which was postponed at the beginning of Che late rainy weather. will take place tomorrow ii che weather permits. The picnic win be at Lemon creek. and antomo- bHes will leave the Methodist church ct S:s0 a. m. and again at 9:2o n. All are invited. The members of the Sunday School will be taken free. Others will be charged 90 cents
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
UTMOST OF GOOD
 FEELING.

Washington, June S-The ut most Of good feeling exists be- tween AIr. Bryan and President Wilson and the other members of the Cabinet. The President is writing a letter to NIr. Bryan today, thanking him for the great service he has rendered the administration.
 The resignation of Mr. Bryan has been under consideration for several days.
 When Mr. Bryan retires from the Cabinet tomorrow C0unselI- or Robert Lansing will autOmat- icaIly become Secretary of State.
 Washington, June s.-The reolana- sion of Secretary of State William J. Bryan came 90 a sensation to official Washington, despite reports for the past several weeks that the head of she State Department had been under fire.
 The resignation teddy came no the result ot. differences CT opinion ever the note that is about to 5s seut Co Germany.
 Mr. 6ryan'o aetion came immed- lately after tae Cabinet meeting tc- day at which tho Presldenfs oeeond note to Germany on the Lusitania in- elednt wac approved.
 Tho appearance at a Cabinet meet Ing last Friday of Councillor Lanslns, at a Cabinet meeting for the flrst time, when Secretary Bryan also wa5 present, caused widespread comment O. that tlme. omciaI5 elo5e to tho President let t be known that See retary Bryan had determined to leave the Cabinet beeause of his deaire not Co embarraso Che President by his op- position to the policy of the adminls- tratlon in Ito present foreign situa- sion. While Bryan's attitude toward the situation which has arisen be- tween this country and Germany ls not definitely known, it has been gen. orally believed that he favored a note In character which under no clrcuri- stances would Involve the United States ln grave complications.
 in submltting hls resignation Mr. Bryan outlined hls viewpoint on Che adminlstration'o policy. Letter5 which have passed between the Pros idsnt and mr. Bryan are said to have fully made known the incidents Iead- ing rp to the Cabinet members resig- nation. Mir. Bryan left the State De- partmert at S:s0 o'clock wlth Mrs. Bryan. Up to that time no formal announcement had been made Of the seeretary's resignation and be poaI- twe!y refused to make any reference so the subiees. it was undergrood that following a formal announcement from the White House, Mir. Bryan probably would make public his state ment. Just before leaving the State Department. Secretary Bryan con fcrred with Counsellor Lansing and in official circles the belief was gen eraiiy expressed that Counsellor Lan- sing would oe appointed Secretary Of State "adopted Interim"
 Mr. Lansing is gal dto be in entire accord with President Wilson's view8 on the nations foreign policy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
LONDON CENSORSHIP
 BECOMES MORE RIGID

LONDON. June B. The British government has decided to make its censorship still more rigid In order to prevent any information which may assist the enemy in becoming public.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
VILLA MOVES FOR
 PEACE AMONG
 MEXICAN FACTORS

FL PAS0, Tex. June S.-Gen. Villa has taken up with Gen. carranza the question of a meeting to consider President Woodrow Wilson's note on the Mexican situation. It is said that he believes now, that President Wil- son has emphasized the desireability of peace in Mexico on terms that must be fair to the people public opinion would not support war long CT. and the leaders would not be worthy of confidence if they did not do all within their power to settle the differences.
 carranza Trying to Get Recognition.
 A dispatch from Vera Cruz says that Gen. Carranza is doing an with In his power to pacify the greater part of Mexico and restrict the area in which other leaders arc supreme with the purpose in view Of securing recognition for his government by President Wilson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
DANES LOSE TWO
 MORE STEAMSHIPS.

LONDON, June s.A-The Danish schooner Salvatore has been sunk in tho North Sea. Her crew have been landed in Lerwick. The Swedish yes- sci Lapiand has been torpedoed in tho North Sea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
SENATOR ALpRicH's ESTATE
 SMALLER THAN THOUGHT

NEY WORK, June S.-It is learned from a member of the family of the late United States Senator Nelson w.. Aiarich that his estate would not ex- ceed S5,0O0.00 Estimates have var ied from sl0,OOO.Ooo to SSO,Oooooo
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08

Gen. Villa captUres City of FuTpam.
 WASHINGTON, June 8. - Adyices received by the State Department to. day fro mVera Cruz. transmitted by wireless from Tampico, report the capture of Tuxpam, by Gen. Villas forces.
 One British citizen was killed and four were wounded during the light. ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-08
MINING sTOcKs.

NEW FoRK tune iasifa Gold closed today at s5 U@h copper