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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-13
West Point Gives 164
NeW Officers TO Army
Secretary Garrison Guests and Alumni OF Spartan
Alma Mater Attend Solemn and Brilliant kxer-
cises-Many Honor Men in Class

alma mater song the benedictlon was
pronounced By the Right Rev. Mon
signor c. G.. O'Keeffe, d. d.
Not all the cadets who were gradual
cd to-day will receive appointments as
second lieutenants Immediately because
there are only los vacancies. The re-
mainder will have TO serve as brewer
second lieutenants until vacancies oc-
cur.
"a lot Of them are engaged, but we
haven't heard of any weddings TO take
place tonight" was the cadet gossip
at the post. Most of the girls who at
tended the hop last night stayed over
for the commencement exercises.
Graduates dropped their diplomas
and discarded their uniforms to get
into citizens clothes and start for
New York half an hour after the au-
dience dispersed. Suitcases and trunks
were piled six high at the railroad sta
tions on either shore this afternoon.
In addition to the graduates who are
to have a jollifcation in the city to-
night, second-class men. henceforth
members Of the first class, started on
furlough Consequently, it was the
deadest afternoon OF the year at West
Point" as one of the officers put II.
The graduates and furlou2h class
gathered at the Globe Theatre last
evening to recuperate from the strenu-
Gus commencement festivities. Re-
splendent in the gray coats and white
trousers of their full dress uniforms,
the men who are to comprise next
years first class received almost Gs
much attention as the "Chin Chin
company, which was supposed 10 be the
chief attraction.
The graduates were less conspicuous
in civilian garb. The theatre was espe-
cially decorated for the occasion, and
even the play was more or less adapted
10 the occasion. When the orchestra
started "Goodby, Girls" the West
Pointers joined in with their parody on
the song, "Goodby. Boys, It's June
Other songs filled the intermissions,
and when the play was over the gradu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-13

J. Peters. Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury, who said.
in behalf of the President Of the
United States | wish to thank the
members of the Boston Chamber Of
Commerce. and with the mention Of
the Presidents name we are reminded
that to-day he is facing a situation Of
the gravest Importance. He is giving
10 it the most careful elaboration.
Possibly as never before. the President
needs the support of his countrymen'
It is a singular privilege, therefore, TO
express the confidence, as see you
gentlemen here tonight, tina: the
President may count on the unbounded
LOYALTY Of those who never fail at such
a time as this, the patriotic citizens OF
Boston"
Among the other speakers were
President Lowell of Harvard Uni
versitv and Senior Gonzalo Nergara
Bulnez, of Chill.
The delegates will see more OF the
sights of Boston tomorrow, leaving
late in the day for New York, where the
party disbands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-13
From The Tribune Bureau
Washington. June y.

ARMY
Mai ERNEST l. RUFFNER and Capt RALPH
s PORTER Med Corps. 70 sparta. Wis Juy
I. for duty az Gang - - -
Mai GEORGE II CRABTREE. Med Corps. row
:, san Franc,scn relieved from duty az Doug a.
erec. On expiration present leave OF sbsence
'h,7 report Tor 1uy az headquaTers NeSe'h
Dept until Juy !. thence 10 n LAYTON -.
Capi CLEVELAND c. GEE. Eag Cops nom
assignment 81 bait Eng. and from duty IN
c.si u" fRoBEisT Fi' NOVEL. jr Eng corps. as
slg.s 81 Bait Eng. to take effect Septemoets a., p;
non other duties about August 80, 20 shl
Francisco. aud sail about September . for ia" All
Cap; GEORGE ID. FREEMAN Jf. y Z. from
Cap, ciIARLEs W VAN WAY. q C.; relieved
as ASSISTANT 70. depot Qu=r.srmaster, Fl heogh
Remount DEPOT 20 take effect about July 80,
thence 10 San Francisco. sail about August > Tor
CPS PAUL b MALONE ID Inf. and AI4E LIN
J GREER. 18TH Inf First Lieu;s EMSELIt
ADDS. lO'h Cav: JOHN p NJ ADAMs' llt1
inf and EUGENr sANTSCHI. u. int and
second Lieut. HEit}ERT FO0kS; 18Th I'M I;
detailed as Instructors At camp OF roops Of
regular army. near Preside OF san ftaHSiSeO
July 10 TO Angus. IS ,.,.-- ...u,,,
CAPT CHHRLEs ABEL 24th IT. c:Dt !, W All
c Co44oN i' 10Th nj hi CAPT WILLIAM 4 kEX
DRICK 18th INF FRS, Lieut. 9 g., BARRLTI
GLOVER. JR 2oth Inf; Capt GOO'bNE1h '.
Ftrs. 81 Lieut. lieut. FRANK s BBssoN Eng Corps. from
Hawaii October l. 70
Second Lieut. JOHN II LINpT; Coas, Art. report
arou, June 10 to GOV: Of Panama. , cana fq'
,smEnoTaT duty, to relieve Capt THOMAS J.
cb ,Sl n WILLIAM n. ARNOLD. Coast AT. from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-13
CITY GIVES WEEK
TO HONEST TRADING
Commissioner Hartigan Plans
Campaign for Correct
Weights and Measures.

Joseph Hartigan, head Of the Mayors
Bureau Of Weights and Measures, has
arranged programme for weights and
measures week. which he believes will
be of the greatest value in promoting
an interest in this subject and civic
feeling which will raise the standards
Of the average tradesman.
Beginning to-day the programme IS
as follows:
SUNDAY. CHURCH DAY
References will be made to the purposes q he
week and clergymen viii draw attention TO Biblical
quotations on Weights and Measure
MONDAY. SCHOOL CHnDRENs DAY.
Tags bearing notices q belief IN honest weights
and measures will he distributed N al schools ana
pamphlet descriptive Of the subject VII Pc given
Al various Flsg Day celebrations children, n
make declaration n fsS6r Q; honest weighs and
measures.
Parsdes Of schoo! children will display placards
TUESDAY. TRADEsNiEN's DAY.
ray connected Win the Mayor.s bureau viu display
placards stating the policy u The pICqTIetp! N be
,or honest business methods.
vehicle parade VIII he held IN Manhattan and
The BronA and anciher 'r Brooklyn
WEDNESDAY. MANJTACTU DAY
The 'h-ce lsoorsto-e, Of the bureau ~ We,zht'
and Measures. IN Manhattan. Broo@lw and The
ment and progress made from the iniral ENpL-a
balance % the modern computing scale
At ,he Municipal Building 2 thrce-day eXh ton
Of special types Of Weighing and measuring devices
viii begin.
In CITY Hall Plaza there VII he an open ai-
demonstration n false and fraudulent devices used
By disholes; merchants
THURSDAY. CONSU MERS' DAY
Civic and consumers organizations will hare
special meetings 10 encourage the policy Of honest
weights and measures.
Labor organizations VIII issue specially prepared
circulars their members
Al the Hotel Asior general meeting n the
City Federation nj WomeniS Clubs Mrs Eugene
J Grant. presiding. will be held. Mrs Charles d
Hirst chairman a. tho committee on household
economics. Will give specihl Instructions weights
and measures Speakers will be John Farrell.
state Superintendent ~ Weighs and Measures
DR.. Fntz Reichmann former state Superintenden;
Of Weights and Measures. and Commissioner Hart
iEsn.
FRIDAY. HOMEMAKFRS' DAY
Societies. clubs and associa'iocs interested IN
domestic science aud household ecc7Cmcs viii
hold meetings 20 discuss improvement g.. super
vision o. weights ana measures
SATURDAY. CIVIC DAY
In synagogues reference viii be made on the
subject ~ weights ard measures and members
urge 10 cooperate with officials
A Weights and Measures League vii be formed
nv consumers and merchants 10 promote honest
trade practices. reveal dishCues, conditions and aid
the MAYORS bureau
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-13
FATHER IN AUro
kIDNAps Chm,
Seizes Little Girl as She w..
in Street with Mothers
capes Pursuing Crow1
capes

Ethel Morrison, no. 70, =.
old, trotted along Elm Stys.,,'v n.
early last evening. peerina ~ 'o; a
brilliant shop windows Ne ~ I,
Mrs. Minnie Morrison ~ :. nsiss
Street. was a few feet II y. IA
the little CIR. 'o''sa ,
Frightened screams IN 49,.
voice tailed at FIST 70 alta, , efl.s
rison's attention. The s,sr,i. ~ n
Of people IN the street f,ss si's'
point ju't behind her, caused sd w p =,
rison 70 turn her head. "H \,
A mar was just liftin, -,
the tonneau Of an auts-aka.N :,
child was hers. Mrs. N5rriso. =
for the car. s',.
Let her go. Bill" said ii.
the tonneau quietly, and the ss,, =,
slid away. a'''n'sl
Hes stolen ny babyls 49,,
Size started after the autors y.t "
CROW. followed her. Ps,rolmsr >
Of the motorcycle squad. joissS !. :. :.
big touring car g-thered 49, p
gave them all the slip. F'ss q
Mrs. Morrison told the AL.
had been legally separated - ~ ?
husband. Martin. two years .s. =
that the court awarded her tn -. :
Of their daughter MT. Morris.
said, lived in Riyerdale. >
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-13
US. ORDERS FL YING BOATS
Two $4,000 Tractor Hydro
aeroplanes Contracted For.

Washington, June PA contract
for two tractor hydro-aeroplanes was
placed to-day with the Thomas Broth
ers Aeroplane Company. of Ithaca.
n. Y. The machines are to cost Sl2.-
900 each. and will be delivered early in
July
The hydro-aeroplanes are Of the lat
est type of tractors developed by this
company for water work. They will
be used to train officers and men in
handling this type of machine. which
differs from these now in navy use,
all of which are Of the pusher type.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-13

ates and Through class accepted with
alacrity an invitation to have their
pictures taken on the stage with the
company. The orchestra forgot to stop
and before the photographer could ar
range his group everybody had Few
dances with the girls.
Then there were cheers all around,
and the two classes adjourned to the
Hotel Aston, where the graduates had
a midnight smoker and the first class
men a banquet. Among the guests at
the play and following functions were
Secretary Garrison, Colonel Townsley
and Major General Scott.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-13
RADIO NEWSPAPER
PLANNED By NAVY
200 Word Bulletins viii Be
Flashed Daily to Ships in
Caribbean.

Washington. June T. Secretary Dan
ie!s announced to-day that a news ser
vice had been arranged by the naval
radio service in cooperation with
The Associated Press and the Western
Union Telegraph Company. A zoo
word bulletin will be transmitted daily
to vessels traversi-g the Gulf of Mex
leo and the Caribbean Sea.
The transmission rooms Of the new
radio newspaper win be in the navy
radio station at Key West, Fla. The
service is given free by The Associated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-13
LII. D. for Churchill.

Manhattan College will confer an
honorary degree If Doctor Of Laws on
Thomas W. Churchill, president Of the
Board OF Education. at the commence
ment exercises, on Tuesday evening, in
Carnegie Hall. The Right Rev. Patrick
J. Hayes, 'S5. Auxiliary Bishop of New
York, will preside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-13
Huerta to See Police Gan.

General Nictoriano Huer,s. ~
tator Of Mexico, who is now w. ~.
Forest Hills, Long Island. sent i:
for 800 TO Police Commissions, \.
yesterday Tor a box for his h-s'
the police games and carnival =
held at Brighton Beach on july
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
WARD PROMOTED BY
 P. 0. s. s. COMPANY

SEATTLE. April S. E. C. Ward, who has been acting manager of the Pacific Coast Steamship company since thc retirement of Vicc-President George H. Higbee from that position. has been promoted Co the vice-presi- dency. which win make him the per manent manager.
 Queen May csme North.
 The Pacific Coast Steamship com- pany is considering putting the Queen on the Southeastern Alaska route for the summer It Is said that all the accommodations of the Spokane and the City or Seattle for Che excursion season have been engaged, and that inquiries for further accommodations are being received so that 1t is be- lieved that it will be necessary for the company to increase its passenger carrying capacity for the season.
 The Pacific Coast Steamship com pany will have use for all of its ves- sells from this time forward. lt is be- ing pressed to enter the Hawaiian trade between Puget Sound and san Francisco and Hawaiian ports Wheth- CT it win be able to do so or not has not been determined
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
PRESBYTERIAN
 CHURCH GROWS

The Rev D. l.. Winterberger led the devotional service this morning
 The Rev. F. w. Kitchener, pastor of the Methodist church of KetchilSan, was invited to sit as corresponding member of the Presbytery
 Reports were received from commit tees on the church records of the ya- rious organizations, and other matters of minor importance. The committee on narratives reported a satisfactory condition of growth and activity. Dur ing the year. 17S additions to church membership were received. The Sun day schools were increased in member ship by 9l; the present enrolment in Sunday schools being l0s6. Over Sl9.- 900 was raised and expended in local churches in the work.
 An important report considered, was that of the Home Missionary commit tee. in which tho announcement is made of men and fields and appropria, tions for the support of the same. The roll of mission workers remains the same as last year with the exception of two instances Rev J. l.. Howe is added to the worlyine force, taking charge of the Hydaburg field. Rev. Buchanan of Spearvine. Kansas has been invited to take up work at Thane, and it is expected that he will be in this place before the close of sum mer
 The prosecution of the work re- oulres the use of number Of gaso- line boats. Provision is also made for interpreters. helpers. building of houses for missionaries, churches, etc
 The estimated budget expense for the support of Presbyterian mission work. exclusive of the Haines hospi tai and sitka native industrial school is in excess of S1S.OoO. The sitka school and Haines hospital are sup ported at an expense of approximatels sS5.0OO. making total sum expended by the home mission board m South eastern Alaska. of over S5S.00O
 The Presbytery hopes Co complete its business with today's sessions SC that the men may reach their respec tive fields in time for the Sunday ser vices
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
TAT GERMANY WILL
 ATTACK DUTCH

LONDON. April $. - Wild reports coming from many sections of Holland are in circulation today that Germany and Holland are massing troops in front of each other along the Dutch and Belgian frontier. and thot war is imminent The reports say that Ger many is about to invade Holland.
 Most of the reports come from The Hague and Amsterdam. bnt they are also coming rom other Dutch towns. 1t is believed that all Of them are from British sources.
 There is no question but that thc Dutch government is reused, and it is believed that much of it is due to information chat has been given to the public.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
VIM. Fl. DUNPHY DIES
 AT WALLA WALLA

WALLA WALLA. Wash, April S. Col. William II. Dunphy for many years a leading lawyer and Democratic politician. died here last night.
 Col Dunphy was a railroad engineer who studied law at odd moments, and became a master of the profession. For more than a quarter of cen mry he was prominent in Democratic politics, and served as Democratic Ma tlonal committeeman for Washington from 1904 to 1912 During the sec ond Cleveland administration he was register of the land office at Walla Walla. He was defeated for the Dem ocratic nomination for Governor in 1912. He was about 60 years of age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
WANTS
 SEPARATE PEACE

ROME. April S.-The Austrian cor. respondent of the Turin newspaper teiegraphs that he has reliable inior- nation that there is sound basis for the reports that Austria is seeking separate peace with the triple entente powers. and that Austria's claim Tor need for the action is that she might be Tn better condition to deal with Italy.
 semi.oaicial negotiations, he says have begun already looking to peace with Russia. France and Great Brit ain
 The Austrian loss during the first six months Of the war with Russia IS estimated by the military expert or the Italian paper at 595.OoO men, and the cost of the war for the same per iod to Austria is placed at SS4OO'OOO'' 900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
ETHEL FRIEDRICH
 DOES TEE EXPECTED

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. April s. The German converted cruiser Prinz Eitel which was chased into this port by British and French cruisers. and which brought the crew of the Ameri- can ship William P. Frye. which she had sunk at seq. as well as the crews of several other ships, was interned today
 When Capt rhierichens asked the of the United States navy yard to interne his ship he did what it has been confidently expected here that he would do all the time His only explanation of his action was that he and his officers had determined that to go to sea would be to go to certain
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
GOES
 TO SAN FRANCISCO

Enroute to San Francisco where they win erect mammoth electric signboard, for the commercial opera. tion Of the Kingsbury Electrograph. toward which Juneau citizens have subscribed about S15.00O in stock. E. J. Kingsbury, the inventors. and G. p. Lovegrove. associated with him. left for Seattle today on Che steamship Ad- miral Evans Mrs Kingsbury and Or vile Kingsbury accompanied them.
 The sign will not be erected in the exposition grounds. Mir. Lovegrove stated Co newspopermen. lt will like ly be in Market street, but the To- cation is indefinite.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08

 DEFEATING
 AUSTRIANS

PETRoeRAD, April 8. - The ad- vance Of the Russian army in the Car pathlan region has cut through tho Austrian army in two places, dividing it into three separate armies. Gen. eoerovitch is in command Of the Rus sian advanees. The eastern wing Of the Austrian army is in a precarlous position, and the Rusaians hope to capture it.
 The Ruesians have captured smol- nix, eas. of Lupkow pass.
 The Russlans have also thrown back the Austrians In tho district of Bartheld and in the district Of Lupkow, having advanced through Rcetcck pass, where they have forced wedge between the Auotran armies.
 smolnik controls the only road through the 5cskid mountains be- tween Mezolaborcz and Uzsok, dis tanoe of 60 miles.
 The Russians are carrying the fight ing to the retreat,ng Auotrians in all sections of the battle line that io now stretching its course out along the southern slopes Of the carpathian mountains.
 WINNING IN NORTH.
 The Russians forces in the north are continuing their general advance toward the Russian border.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
ITALY IS
 STRIVING
 FOR PEACE

LONDON. April S-Although she has concentrated her army along the Austrian border and has mobillzed her fleet within striking distance of the Austrian Adriatic ports, Italy is en- .deayoring Co exhaust every means which may lead to a peaceful settle mont with Austria of the question or territorial concessions.
 Advices from Rome indicate that even if Italy should become embroiled In the war that she will not strike for some time. It is believed in Rome that the decisive struggle be-. tween the opposing nations will not commence before early summer
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
MINING ENGINEER
 EXAMINES PROPERTY

Examination of the thirty mining claims located about two miles below Thane. and owned by Capt. Harry Lott and R. P. Nelson. is under way by A. B. Dodd. engineer for Mackeever Brothers. New York syndicate which has joined forces with Seattle capitalists to develop the property. It is said in a dispatch to The Empire today from New York that S225.0OO will be spent this year in develop. ment work. Mr. Dodd has been in Juneau for about ten days. but has re. fused to discuss details of the venture with which he is connected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
REAGAN SUCCEEDS
 ATTORNEY FOLSOM

Assistant District Attorney Il. H. Folsom handed in his voluntary resig- nation this afternoon stating that oth- CT business would require his atten- ton from now on.
 The resignation was accepted by the new district attorney James A. Smiser. who has appointed J. J. Req. gan to succeed Mr. Folsom. Mir Rea- gan has been district attorney for the First division since the retirement of John Rustgard last summer
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
FAIRBANKS WOMAN
 KILLED FOB MONEY

FAIRBANKS, April S.-Alice Harp. formerly the wife of Billy Harp, Hot Springs miner but later a dcnizen of the underworld here was found yes terday afternoon dead in her cabin with her throat cut All the appear ances indicate that she was murdered. and that robbery was the cause for the crime
 There has been no clue to the crim. inal
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
GRANDSON OF LlNcoINs
 WAR SECRETARY WINS

lDlTAROD. April S.-Edwin M. stanton. grandson and namesake oi Lmcoln's Secretary of War rece'Veo ihe largest vote of any Of the cano'' dates for city councilmen at TUGS days election
 Others were elected in Che follow me order
 Henry A. Weir. Ioheph H. smith Herbert D. Riley, William Ausby and Richard C. Button.
 W. Charles Ladson and John C. Currin tied for seventh place
 Frank Keenan and Dan Mcdonald were elected to the school board.
 Stanton is former United States army officer and served in the Span ish and Philippine war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
GEN. PAU SAYS OAR
 DANELLES DOOMED

ROME. April 8. - Gen. Pau, the French commander. has reached here on his way back to France from Petro- grad and the Balkan capitals. He cor roborated the report that the Allies are preparing for land and sea at tack at the Dardanelles. When this attack is made, Gen. Jau said. the Turkish Notifications must fall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
STEEL BUSINESS TO
 SHOW IMPROVEMENT

PITTSBURGH. Pa. April B. The Steel corporation and subsidiaries are expected to show an increase Of 5000 to 4.OOO tons per day in the distribu- tiou Of steel products this month as compared with 60 days ago
 Sheet Iron Mile Resume
 Sheet iron manufacturers Of Youngs- town. Ohio whose plants have been idle have resumed operations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
GERMANS MANIPULATED
 RUSSIAN BATTALION

BERLIN, April S.-An official state ment made yesterday said that during an advance of the Germans on Rus sian territory in the direction Of An dreiew, southeast Of the German town of Memel our cavalry annihilated a Russian battalion
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
suItan saya pardaneIIes safe.

C0NsTANTINOPLE. April S.-The Sultan in an authorized interview yes tcrday said that he is convinced that the Dardanelles cannot be forced by the fleets of the Allies. He says the failure of the Allies has been due to the bravery of the Turkish troops and the accuracy of their artillery fire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
BRYAN URGES IOWA
 DEMOCRATS TO BE DRY

WASHINGTON. April S.-Secretary of State William J. Bryan gave out last night a letter which he had writ ten to Democratic National Commit teeman Remington. of Iowa. in which he expressed the hope that the Demo crats of that State would take a stand Cor nrohlhitIon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
No REcoaNIrIoN; wALKoUT

SYRACUSE. April S.-A strike di- rected against the electric interurDan systems of the Western and Central sections of the State was declared to- day by the conductors and motormen' who charge the companies with relus' ing to recognize their unions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
WIRE DRAG MAY
 START FROM HERE

Word has been received here by pr. P. J. Malone from Capt. l.. O. Col- bert. of the United States Geodetic Survey. that the latter will arrive here about May 1st and that he will be using Juneau as his headquarters this summer in connection with the wire drag work that will be done in Southeastern Alaska Capt Colbert who Is to have charge of the work, is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Malone. Acc cording to yesterdays telegraphic dis patches bids were opened yesterday in Seattle for the charter of suitable boats to carry on the work
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-08
FORMER TEACHER DEFEATS
 LAWYER FOR DIRECTOR

FAIRBANKS. April 8.-P. A. Knowl- ton. former superintendent of the Fairbanks public school yesterday de- feated L. R. Gillette, an attorney for school director by two to one vote.