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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
NEUTRAL NATIONS WORK
 FOR PEACE IN EUROPE

LONDON. Jan. 25.-A dispatch to the Daily News from Copenhagen says:
 "The Neue Freie of Vienna publish es a statement that the queen of Hol- land, the grand duke of Lexemburg, and the President of Switzerland. un- der the guidance of President Wilson. are working for peace and that all the monarchs of neutral countries have been invited to join in a peace move. ment"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
GERMANS WE'RE OVER
 MATCHED.

London, Jan. 25.-The Brit ish ships in the engagement that took place yesterday in which the German armored crui- ser Bluecher was sunk outnum- bered the German vessels and were superior in armament and tonnage and speed.
 BUTCHER WAS NEW SHIP
 The destroyed BIuecher was of 15,55O tons displacement. She was commissioned in 1908, but was completely rerigged last year, and equipped with modern armament.
 LIGHT CRUISERS FIGHT.
 There was also a battle be- tween the light cruisers that ac- companied the German and Brit ish squadrons in yesterdays bat tie, but the result of the en- gagement has not yet reached the admiralty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
uRueuAYAN MINISTER
 REPAYs OFFICIAL VISIT

wAsHINGTON Jan. 25.-Dr Juan Carlos Blonco. minister Of public works of Uruguay who has been named to represent his government at the form, al opening of the Panama canal arrived in Washington yesterday.
 His visit Is a return visit for the one made by Elihu Root in 1909 when he was Secretary Of State. Other rep- resentatiyes of South American repub- lies and European nations arc on their way to America for the Panama op- ening
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
! comMERciAL ORGANIZATION
 HEAD SEES IMPROVEMENT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.--John H. Fahey of Boston, president of the United States Chamber or Commerce, who recently discussed business con ditions with President Wilson said that business is slowly but surely improy- ing. The United States Chamber of Commerce is at present taking a ref erendum on the ship purchase bill.
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AMERICANS SEEK
 NlCARAGUAN CONTROL

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25-The Unit cd States government today begun me- gotiations of a new treaty with Costa Riea designed to compensate the lat ter country for Its rights In the inter- oceanic canal route over which this country is seeking to sain control by the treaty with Nicarauga which is now pending in the United States Sen afe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
MAN KIGLED BELONGED
 TO DAWSON PIONEERS

DAWSON. Jan. 9.-Louis K schon. born, who was murdered a few days ago at Bonanza chisana, was Q mem her of Dawson Lodge of the Yukon Order Of Pioneers. He joined when here several montha ago. He came To Dawson in the rush in the early days. and hailed originally from Iowa He was also 8 Mason.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
UNITED STATES REDUCES
 WAR RISK INSURANCE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-The= gov ernment war risk Insurance bureau hes reduced it's rate on cotton shipments 10 Germany from . per cent to 8 per cent The rate to Rotterdam has ike wise been reduced from 8 per cent. to 2 per cent The rate on dyestutfs from Germany to this country has al- SO been cut from 8 per cent. to 2 per cent The reductions were brought about by the arrival of the three cot ton ships at Bremen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
BIG GUNS STRENGTHEN
 BRITISH POSSESSIONS

LONDON Jan. 25.-The British on the Armentieres-Lnle-Labasse line have been strengthened with new high power artillery and bis gun duel is again in progress.
 Lille has been under heavy gun fire three months and a half and is in ruins or the normal population of 225,O0O. not more than 100000 remain.
 The Germans have been trying to mrn the city into an impregnable fort ress, and have erected strong works on every side
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
TURKISH. WAR ONLY
 COUNTER lRRiTAN1

CAIRO. Jan. 25.-British military an- thorlties consider that a Turkish at- tack from Palestine cannot be deferred much longer, The forces that the German officers arc bringing against Egypt are large, and if they get with in striking distance Of the British lines they will make a determined effort to break through The Germans are not deterrod by misfortunes of the Turks in trans-Caucasia. Their object is not to win fresh victories for the Turks, but to distract the attention Of Great Britain from West Flanders. It is only with this object that they embarked in the direction of Egypt, on what from military standpoint is foredoomed to failure,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
GERMANY SENDS TROOPS
 TO AID HUNGARY

NEW YORK. Jar. 25-A Rome spec lal to the New York Herald says a telegram from Trieste announces that 12O,OO0 German troops have passed through Saiburg on their way Co join the Austrian armies in Hungary and Bosnia. These troops were specially asked for by the Hungarian general staff in order to encourage the rem nants of the Austrian armies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25

LONDON, Jan. 25.-The Ger man big armored cruiser Blue cher was sunk yesterday and two German battle cruisers were seriously damaged in 9 run ming battle with the British pa trol squadron.
 The British vessels suffered only slight injury.
 The German fleet of heavy cruisers attempted to repeat the attack on Scarborough and Har- tlepool, but the attempt was frustrated when the British pa trol squadron intercepted the enemy's ships.
 Only 123 of the Bluecher's crew were saved.
 Most of the fighting was at long range. The British gun Rery was more effective than that of the Germans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
AMERICAN SUBMARINE
 10 LEAD IAE WORLD

BOSTON Jan. 25.-The Navy De- partment has awarded the Electric Boat Co.,. to be built at tho Fore River shipyard Quincy q contract for the largest sea-going submarine ever built in this country and probably in the world. t VIII cost $l,350.000 and will ouLclass such submarines as the German U-9 class just as the dread, laught# excelled tho old type of bat. .Ieship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
RUSSIA SENDING TROOPS
 INTO sERviAN TERRITORY

VIENNA, Jan. 25.-It is reported at this place that Russia has sent troops to Servia to assist that country in It's war on Austria That Russia has sent supplies to the servian troops fig also reported.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
TUG SALVOR WILL
 WORK ON DELHI

INTANGIBLE. Jan. 25 (speciaD.- The wrecking tug Salvor of Nictoria Is reported to have arrived ot Strait Island where the steamship Delhi Is wrecked.
 Before the Salyor could como North prmission was obtaind from the American authorities. as the vessel struck in Alaskan waters. Captain Logan, of the London Salyage com pany is said to have come North to superintend the efforts of the Saigor to drag the Delhi from Lho rocks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
MISSING RETURNS
 NO HALT TO ASSEMBLY

FAIRBANKS, Jan. 25.-Election re- turns from good many precincts Of tho Fourth division arc still missing. It is believed here that there are 80 many of them missing that there might be some question as to Che ie- gality of the election, and that some ot the members Of the legislature might be disqualified from sitting in the Second Legislative Assembly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
cermanv's p teot.

WASHINGTON Jan 20 Germany protested today to the te Depart- moni against the ship lmerf can hydropanes and alip 7pes Co the European beliigerents on the ground that suchnalrcraft age war vessels. They also protest against the sale of munitions of war to the countries that are at war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
eALLtENi AT HEAD OF
 NEW ARMY IN ALsAci

PARIS. Jan. 25.-Ger. Gallleni, who was made military governor of Paris at the outbreak of the war. is at the head of the French operations in Al. saee which were begun as an offensive movement to test the German power of resistence in that section. Since the test movement began. Gen. Gallioni has been sent to the front with a new army Of 68O,OOO mon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
rh,.n |, chnnred.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-When Harry K. Thaw arrived in Boston saturday night he was cheered by great crowd of commuters at the North terminal station. Thaw was hustled through Inc station and hurried to 8 hotel to spend che night
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
LANE URGES DEVELOPMENT
 BoARb BILL FOB ALAsKl

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-secretary. Of tho Interior Franklin K Lane says In an article in Outlook magazine, just or the press. that efficient and rospou- sibio administration Of Alaska analrs can best be brought about by devel- opment board to be appointed by the President such as that proposed in the Chamberlain bill
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
BUSINESS IS MORE
 OPTIMISTIC IN LONDON

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-A London cable says an increasing optimism re- garding the future is now observed in commercial and financial circles. The stock exchange business is increasing Small lot buying is expanding and the financial sentiment is growing more confident
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
REPUBLICAN LEADER MANN
 ATTACKS PRESIDENT WILSON

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-Repubii. can Lender James R. Mann. Saturday accused President Woodrow Wilson of trying to build up personal machine with which to capture the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1916. He coutended that Co renomlnato Wilson would be to violate thet Democratic platform declaration in favor of a sin- gle term for President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
WASHINGTON CONGRESSMAN
 SEES PUBLIC OWNERSHIP

WASHINGTON Jan. 2S.-The goy- ernment ownership of railroads is in. cvitable in the opinion of Represen. tatiye James w. Bryan, of Washing ton. who delivered m address on this topic to the New York Republican club. Concluding d fegid speech. Mir. Bryan said
 Eventually democracy and Che peo. pie and aristocracy aud the corporo- tions must grapple in fight Co the finish in the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
STEEL PLANTS RESUME
 ACTIVE OPERATIONS

PITTSBURGH. Jan. 25-It was an nouncedz here that 49 out Of the 90 mills in the two New Castle plants are now in operation for the first time in seyeaal months. Five hot mills at the plant Of the Youngstown Iron & Steel Company resumed this morn. ing. It is announced that the jobbing min will resume Wednesday,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
GOLD KILLS SEVERAL
 IN CENTRAL WEST

CHICAGO. Jan. 25.-Seyeral deaths from freezing are reported in Missouri and Illinois The Temperature throughou, the Central West is very low, reaching 20 degrees below zero at many points The suffering is in- tense at many places.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
CEN. FRENCH BENDING
 FRESH TROOPS TO FRONT

PARIS. Jan. 25.-Gen. French, Of the British army is constantly sending fresh troops to the front to strengthen the lines in the vicinity Of Amiens and nearer the coast
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
May Test Sanity.

NEW YORK. Jan 25.-A motion was argued in the New York Supreme court today which if decided, aiirma- lively. will send Thaw to Belvue hos pital to determine his sanity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
SEEK COUNTY CLERK
 FOR E0IBLEZZLEAIENT

SPOKANE. Jan. 25.-City and State authorities are looking for Former County Clerk Glenn B. Derbyshlre who is accused of embedding S4,000 og the funds of Spokane County
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
Cold Zone 10 Extensive.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-The cold zone, which has reachod it's lowest point in the northern 5iississippi and the Missouri river regions. extends from the Alieghenny mountains to the Rocky mountains, and as far south as Texas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
AH5RIl MS ANSl
 PRO ESTS

WASHINGTON Jan. 25,-Ihe unit- ed States today issued 9 statement prepared jointly by President Wood row Wilson and Secretary Of State William J. Bryan, in defense of It's inc depreciation of the rIghts and duties of neutrals.
 The statement was incorporated in letter to Senator Winipm J. Stone. of Missouri. chairman oi tho Senate committee on foreign relations The letter replies to the protest of Ger many and Austria againat the sale of American hydropianes and aeroplones and mutions of war to tho Allies.
 The letter admits frankly that the countries at war in Europe are al lowed to buy mutlona of war In the United States and asserts that Ameri- cans have every right under .he laws Of Nations to sell them
 The letter sets forth the absolute lmparuality Of the United States as to the various powers engaged in the war and says that impartial neutral ity Is being rigidly enforced
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
HISTORIC OLD FORT
 NOW JUSTICE COURT

wRANGELL. Jan. % = United States Commissioner W. c. Thomas has moved bis office from the old courthouse to the building known as the "comissary which is part Of one of Che first forts in Alaska. and Is . Of log construction
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
GOVERNMENT SUES FRENCH
 CONCERN FOR DUTIES

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-United States has begun suit for S2,501,16S against the New York branch of Sciana & Co.,, Of Paris. on charges Of conspiracy and undervaluaton of importations of cos. tunes and ostrich piumes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
RUSSIA CLAIMS TO
 DOMINATE BLACK SEA

PETRoGRAD. Jan. 25.-The Rus. sian Black Seat fleet practically dom- inates that water now.
 At the Turkish bases of Sourmene and Riza we have destroyed 51 Turk ish vessels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
UNioNIsTs DEFEAT REBELS
 IN SOUTH AFRlcl

PRETORIA. Jan. 25.-It was official. ly announced here today that 1,20O Rebels. with four guns, under com mand of Lieut.col Maritz and Lieut. Col. Kemp attacked Upington Bechu- analand, and were repulsed.
 The Rebels left 12 dead and 2S wounded on the field. The garrison captured 96 prisoners.
 The Union Of South Africa forces lost three killed and 22 wounded
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
BRITISH SHIP OWNERS
 LIKE LOOKS OF THINGS

LONDON. Jan. 25.-Britlsh shipown. CTS believe the first six months of 1915 will be one of the most prosper ous periods ever known. There are at present 1900 British steamers un- der charter to the government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
JAPAN AND CHINA TO
 DECIDE RELATIONSHIP

TOXIC. Jan. 25.-The Japanese government has embarked on series Of Important diplomatic negotiations with China. the object of which is to determine the new status of Japanese relations with China and decide cer. tain questions concerning thc new de pertinent oi the Chinese Republic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
MlNlsTEa WANTS CHURCHES

LONDON, Ian. 25.-A striking pro- posal Is put forward In the Christian Commonwealth by the Rev. R. J.. Campbell with the object of putting an end Go the war He suggests that a general council of the Christian churches of the world be summoned to discuss the war He says:
 Rome holds the key of the situa- ton Let her try and the Protestants will think better of her than has been the case for almost 100 yearsi and there is precedent for it. as it is gen. erally known that the Protestants were summoned to che Council of Trent in tho sixteenth century They did not SO but they were invited
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
TELEeRAMs CONCERNING
 eaefFFf --rr-c EIDE
pRINcn- hmm. Ian. I8. !

PRINCE RUPERT Jan 1s. An. nounoement is made by the Grand Trunk Pacific Telegraph company that telegroms to and from Military Heod- quarters. Ottawa. when sach messages relate to wounded combatants of the Canadian Expediuonary force will be transmitted free of charge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
GOLD COMING FROM
cHlNA 10 AMERICA

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-The importa- ton of gold from China by the Guar anty Trust Co.,, already amounting to Sl.70O,000 with $1,250,000 more under way has accomplished the establish ment of credits in New York instead of London as heretofore, and the use of the dollar exchange instead Of pounds sterling.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
AUSTRIA RAsEs BIG
 SUM FOR WAR PURPOSES

VIENNA, Jan. 25.-phe Austrian war loan subscriptions were closed Saturday The total amount aubscrib- ed was stated officially to be S67O,- o00.0O0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
FRENCH
 SEE CAIN
 ALONG LINE

PARIS, Jan. 25-The atory told by an official statement given out today by the War office 10 ono of success for tho Allies, though the galno have been admittedly slight.
 The regious where gains have been made are ln Belgium, east of st. coorae'o, in Champagne, and in Ar gonne,
 HEAVY FIGHTING IN ALsAcE.
 Heavy lighting Io reported ao being .in progress in Alsace and in the Voc. aes mountain region.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
RoUMANlA. MAY ENTER
 WAR IN FEBRUARY

LONDON. Jan. 25-The sofia cor respondent of the Hines wires that Roumania will probably attack Austria in the middle of February invading Pennsylvania, where the Roumanian army will cooperate with the Rus. slans
 The feeling is strong ln Ropmania that Italy win join the allies in the Spring
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
NORWAY TO STRENGTHEN
 HER ARMY AND NAVY

LONDON, Jan, %. - It Is learned that bills are to be submitted to Nor ways parliament to strengthen the land and sea forces, and Impose new taxes
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
BIG GERMAN CRUISER BUTCHER GOES DOWN
 IN RAID 0N ENGLAND

,s eERMANs SAY Z 4 BRITISH LOST SHIP %
 Berlin, Jan. 25.-An official z @ statement given out today says 4 .,. that British battle cruiser s .s was sunk by German warships s' e ln the naval engagement that i @ occurred in the North sea yes- * {. terday. @ @ The statement admitted that 4
 - the German armored cruiser s 's Biueohor vas sunk z
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
PASSENGERS COMING
 NoRTH ON EVANS

SEATTLE. Jan. 25.-Among those booked for Juneau on the Admiral Eg- ans. which will sail for the North to- morrow morning are the following:
 c. 4. Mlnard. N. Steele. George Bragoylch. Robert Olson and D. C.. Gee.
 For pouglas-Ruby North.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
MASSACHUSETTS, MAY
 TAKE oVER. CANAL

BOSTON. Jan. 25.-The Journal says that efforts will be made at this aes. sion of the Massachusetts legislature to have the state take over Cape Cod Canal
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
GERMAN AUXILIARY
 CRUISER IS lNTERNEo

LONDON. Jan. 25-A Madrid dis patch sntes lhat tho German military cruiser Otavi has been interned at Las pnlmas Canary Islands
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-25
aIAsKA cOLD.

NOW YORK. Jan. 25.-Aloaka cold closed today ot 27s Utah Copper.
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ton ships at Bromen.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23
NiUNAN IS NOW
THE REQ AGENT
First Shipment of the New
Models Here and Now on
the Showroom.

The Nauman Motor Sales company,
which was organized and entered the
FL PasO automobile field some months
ago. has cOnsummated another coup by
taking on the REQ automobile agency
for the 1916 season. C u. Nauman,
manager of the new firm, which has
been representing the Hudson pleasure
cars and g. NJ c. trucks, started bust
ness with the idea and slogan of hay
ing Nothing but the best" and when
he was recently notified by wire that
the Hudson factory would be unable 70
make further deliveries until the month
OF December, due to the unprecedented
demand for their output, he immed-
lately looked over the automobile field
for a light car to handle in connection
with the Hudson
Representatives Of three well-knOwn
automobile factories were dispatched TO
FL PasO at Mr.. Nauman's request and
after exhaustive investigation. the REQ
was decided upon and the contracts
were drawn and signed
The initial shipments of the 1916
models has just been received by the
company and the "fOurs" are on dis
play at the Myrtle avenue salesrOOm-
Both the ~fOurs' and skies" for the
coming season have been changed in
body design, that of the seven pas
senser six having the sides Of the
body rolled in at the top, giving the car
the exceptionally beautiful lines found
heretofore only in the highest priced
cars.
In adding the REQ TO its line Of cars.
the Nauman Motor Sales company IS
we'll maintaining the slogan of Moth
ing but the Best" A full description
of the new Reos was given in a recent
issue Of The Herald.
While the public announcement OF
the change of agency for the REQ is
made only today. the Nauman company
has had numerous inquiries for demon
STATIONS and il is likely that the
demonstration viii be kept busy for
time in taking care Of the
demonstration reservations that have
been made during the past two weeks
The REQ has always been noted for
turning out a quality" car and the
1916 models are said to be no exception
TO this rule.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23
VETERAN AUTO STILL BEING USED

still chugs away on its two cylinders as
merrily as the day IL was purchased.
The valves have been ground twice in
nine years while the transmission has
never even been opened since the car
left the factory. The original piston
rings are still in use. but the doctor
states that a liberal use Of lubricaung
oil has been big factor in keeping the
car in condition
Advises Care of Cars
1T isn't that cars wear out so easily
said DR.. Grace. but the fact that the
great majority of car owners don't
know how TO take care of their
machines that accounts for the short
life of the modern automobile. Take
good care of your machine; see that the
bolts are all kept tight and that your
tires don't get flat and you'll have
mighty little trouble with any ma
chine"
There We're Is automobiles in Il Paso
when DIT. Grace brought his machine
here in the spring Of 1897. He didn't
register until July Of that year and
then drew the number %. There are
now over 1000 automobiles in use in III
Paso county.
In point Of service. my car has stood
more than any other machine in Fl
Paso." said the doctor as he gave a
twist to the cranking lever. The doctor
climbed in as the engine began its
~chug chug" and maneuvered out OF
the congestion in the little plaza
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23
.HOODOO MERCER
BACK ON MARKET
movie" Manager Decides
Action Too Speedy Even
for a Film Concern.

WANTED-Notorist who does not believe In
hoodoos and will drive speedy Mercer car,
which is for sale at a bargain.
Watch the want ad pages during the
coming week and you will likely see an
advertisement something like the above
for the Mercer "hoOdOO" racing car IS
once more back at the Modern garage,
adorned with For Sale" Sign Mod
ern peopIe are losing faith in ghosts,
but old superstitiOns seem to STICK
Automobile drivers appear to be as
superstitiOus as baseball players ana
that is saying a lot
A few years ago. the Mercer com
panv turned out a sensationaly fast
racing car at cost OF several thousand
dollars The car won few races oul
was in a series of accidents and the
report got around that the car was
linked" or "hOOdooed-"
Last spring. the Wells brothers, OF
Deming, got hold Of the car at what
was believed TO be a bargain price
They entered it in the Juarez races on
Labor day and the driver met DEATH
after the car had smashed into the
fence. one mechanic was injured In
the trvouts with this car and another
was hurt in the accident in which the
driver met his death
A farmer UP the valley decided that
he was not afraid Of any "hoodoo' ana
that the car would do nicely for trips
INTO TOWN. he pouSuL It. Hdu II " e.
hauled and was well satisfied with MS
new purchase-fOr a few days Then. so
he says. the Mercer tried to climb a
telephone pole and he wanted a car that
would keep on the road and not try TO
rival the airplanes-
He brought the car back to George
HALEY and once more il went on the
market a local moving picture com
panv came TO the conclusion that the
car would be ideal for the movies" and
a deal was made
Last Tuesday. the car was driven into
the Modern garage and the manager OF
the film company clambered out, care
fully busted himself and announced
that the car was too darn fast" for
him once more it goes on the mar
keL
Who viii be the next brave owner2