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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-24
CLUB NOTES



DALLAS, Tex. Feb. 24.-The board
OF managers OF the Texas Anti.Saloon
League, composed OF two members
from each Senatorial District In the
State, at a meeting In Dallas today,
expected TO perfect organization and
elect superintendent for the board.
This body was selected at the anti
saloon meeting at Waco February 10,
and II is planned shall have charge
of the fight against liquor in Texas.
AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. 2i.-Approxi.
mately s35O,OO0 is to be spent by the
State in renovating and rehabllltating
the interior of the State House, in the
event the Legislature adopts the rec
ommendation OF Joint legislative
committee appointed few days ago
to look into the general condition OF
the structure. The investigation also
disclosed that the big granite buildine
has never been overhauled since It's
construction thirty years ago at a
cost Of $4,000, 900. The committee re.
ported that the sanitary conditions
we're such as to render the building
almost unfit for human habitation.
The improvements contemplate the
installation of an entirely new heat
ing and electrical plant. including q
new power house. An immediate APP
preparation of $1,000 is asked to en-
ploy an architect and engineer to
draw up plans and specifications for
the proposed renovation. II is planned
to make the building fireproof because
no insurance is carried on II.
AUSTIN. Tex, Feb. Ex-Governor
Ferguson having expressed a willing
ness to sanction the return TO Texas
of the nineteen life insurance com
panies which left the State In 1907
rather than comply with the Robert
son insurance law, IL these companies
will agree to lend about s5O,OOO,OOO
in Texas at a low rate Of interest, a
few OF the insurance concerns have
advised the Governor they are willing
to return under these terms. II some
agreement can be reached as to the
payment of back taxes, accrued penal
ties and interest, which now is said
to aggregate 100000. The COM
panies are unwilling to pay these
taxes. It is understood Governor
Ferguson would be willing, II 1t could
be properly arranged. to waive the
tax question If 1t would bring cheaper
money to the State.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-24
CLASSIFIED ADS
WANTED.

WANTED German girl with expert
ence wants job as house servant
references. Address Edith Hun
Route No. 4.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-24

FOR RENT - Fourroom house. See
d. Mike.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-24
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Flfty acres we'll inn
proved land: good house. barn,
well; Sik miles west on Sandy Point.
Apply to v. d. Hudson.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-24

FOR RENT-Fiveroom house, newly
papered and painted, one block
from East Side school. Phone 37S.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-24
LOST.

LOST-Tail light and number 152 OF
Ford auto. between College and
Bryan. Finder. please return to H. E.
Smith. College. o,'e
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-24

FOR SALE-A bargain-My lunch
stand by the II. & T. C. depot. Ed
Graham.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-24
FOUND.

FOUNDING have found your keys.
Call at this Office and get them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
CONDITION OF SLOANE
 ASSURING

Wild rumors that pr. Leonard O. Sloane had succumbed to an opera ton in Seattle last night were si- fenced this afternoon when The Elm pire received a private wire from se- attle which read as follows:
 'Dr J. B. Eagleson does not
 consider Dr. Sloane's condition
 serious, says he will have him out
 Of hospital in ten days or two
 weeks. Operation takes place
 Monday morning; diagnosis cam
 cer of gall bladder or gallstones-
 The latest news is practically con- frmation of the newspaper story pub lished by The Empire yesterday which contained details Identical with that contained in todays telegram. Anx- ious friends of pr. Sloane. who were forced to listen to vague stories last night and this morning, were greatly relieved this afternoon by the news received by this newspaper.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
KAISER TO RECOGNIZE RIGHTS DEMANDED BY
 PRESIDENT WILSON
BERLIN, May 9. = Ger many's reply to the Ameri- can note will be ready for de- livery Tuesday.

LONDON, May 22.-Nexs to the Italian situation, Europe is taking greater interest in sbe relations Of she United ssates and Germany than in anything eIse that concerns the war. Newo from Switzerland, where the in- terest In the Lusitania Incident 10 pro- found, says that German of6eials say that the German reply to the note of President Woodrow Wilson will place Germanys position plain before the people of the world. It was stated that Germany will guarantee to the United States that hereafter the Am eriean flag win be respected, and that no American ships Nin be attacked. no matter where they may be. lt was also stated that Germany will give ample notice to passengers and mem eers Of the crews on ohips belonging 70 the Allies before they will be sunk by submarines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
SEATTLE MAY
 OBSERVE ALASKA
 SEMI CEATERIAL

r SEATTLE. May %. Newspapers and others have acknowledged quick ly the suggestion of Representative Julius Kahn. of San Francisco. that Seattle should celebrate the 5Oth an. niversary of the Seward treaty pur- chasing Alaska in 1917.
 It has been suggested that the oc. casion be celebrated with a festival to last a week or more If the sug- gestlon is followed it is likely that the Tnlikums potlatch will be held in con, junction with the celebration
 It is not suggested that the affair shall be an exposition or that 1t shall interfere in any manner with any Al- askan celebrations of the occasion.
 1t has been suggested. however, that the celebration may be followed with great excursion to Alaska, to include hundreds from Seattle. if possible, and as many others as will join them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
ROOSEVELT GETS
 JURY'S VERDICT

SYRACUSE. May 22.-The jury in the case Of William Barnes, Jr., against Theodore Roosevelt found for the defendant today upon the 10th bal. lot.
 The verdict places the costs, includ- ing the attorneys fees, upon the plain tin. The costs have been very large.
 Col. Roosevelt made speech, thanking the jury for It's verdict.
 William Barnes, Jr., gave notice of appeal to the State court of appeals.
 The finding of the jury that placed the costs of the court. including those of the defense on Barnes, was "that all the charges that former President Roosevelt made against William Barnes were true.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
PEOPLE OF ROWE GIVE
 DEMONS STRAT TON OF
 APPROVAL OF WAR
WILL DEFEND AND NOT
 INVADE ITALY

CHIAsSo, Italy, May 22.-Austrians are mobilizing their army in the up per valley of Adlge river, also in Schulen valley It is stated on good authority that the Austrian army is accompanied by German officers, who have assured the Austrians that Ger many will come to their relief
 That the Austrlans are preparing for defense instead of invasion of Italy was evidenced by the destruction of Brescia bridges on the Austrian side of the line, and the mining of the bridges at Ponte Ladrone
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
ROMAN P0PJLACE IS MAD W.TlI WAR ENTHUSIASM
STAGE IS SET
 FOR WIFI AND
 DRY CONTEST
Election Facts.

Q) Election at City Hall from g a. m. to D. m.
 @ All American citizens. male or female over the age of 2i years, who live within two miles of the places where liquor is to be sold are qualified to vote.
 (S) Any one possessing the Qualih- cations to vote, whether listed by the census takers or not, is entitled to vote. Those unlisted will be required to swear their votes in.
 CD Any one, listed or otherwise, may be challenged In case of chal- lenge. the voter mey swear his vote in.
 (5) Votes sworn ln will be placed in separate ballot box.
 co Judge of election, U. S. Com missioner John B Marshall: clerks. j.. Latimer Gray and Lafe D. Spray.
 CD The form of the ballot will be as follows
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
eoL0-sELT MINING co.
 ASKS FOR INJUNCTION

The Alaska Gold Belt mining com- pany filed suit today, through their attorneys. Gunnison & Robertson. ask ing for an injunction against. John Do Ian. to prevent him from entering up- on or interfering with property claimed by the mining company.
 An order in chambers was issued to- day by Judge Jennings, citing the de- fendant to appear at the court house at o'clock D. m. on May 24th, and show cause why restraining order against him should not be granted
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
PADEREwsKi PAINTS
 BLACK POLISH PICTURE

NEW YORK. May 22.-ln an appeal by Paderewski, the pianist. for Amer ican contributions to Polish relief committee. he declares that an area equal to New York State and Pennsyl- yanla has been laid waste by war, and 200 towns. 750O villages and HOO churches ruined. He claims 1S,OOO.- 000 inhabitants. including nearly o. O0O.O0O Jews. are enduring horrors oI the struggle. the majority having been driven into the open or into hiding among the ruins. In woods or hills. feeding on roots and tree-bark.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
WILSON IS AGAIN
 A GRANDFATHER

WASHINGTON. May 29--A daugh- ter was born this morning to Mrs. William G. McAdoo. daughter of President Woodrow Wilson and wife of the Secretary of the Treasury
 Mrs. McAdoo was Miss Eleanor vii. son, youngest daughter of the Presi- dent aud the second daughter Co be married In the White House.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
CHICAGO HAD LOTS
 OF MONEY ON LUsITANIA

NEW YORK. May % A Chicago special says there is approximately S5.. 0O0.0O0 og money, foreign exchange and other yaiuables in the strong box of the Lusitaina. belonging to Chicago people. SS.000,00O consists of foreign exchange belonging to the First National Bank of Chicago. This paper was largely duplicated before it lei. the bank. and it is not expect ed the actual loss will be great
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
CHILE ASKS GERMANY
 FOR AN APOLOGY

WASHINGTON. May 22.-Chne has demanded an apology from Germany for its alleged insulting note in which Berlin resented acceptance of British apology for violation Of Chilean neu- ,rality in sinking the Dresden in ter ritorial waters. Germany expressed it's resentment in terms which the Chilean government considered insult ing and an unwarrantable interfer- once with Chilean rights.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
RUSSIANS GAINING.

LONDON, May 22. - By hereuIian counter att7cks Russia performed to- day what appeared to be impossible when ahe forced the German army of Gen. Maekenzen back acroso the San river, and gained an advantage that
 t is believed will result in saving .Przemysl. The Russians are now on the offensive. and advices from Petro- grad express confidence that the Ger man ealician advance has been per menentlY checked.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
Nsw rgAcAgRs gLEcrED


 Miss Edith Lass has been elected to fill the vacancy in the high school English Department made by the res ignation of Miss Lorraine Andrews. Miss May Twitchel of Turlock, Cali fornia. will take charge of the com mercial department. the position from which Miss Gertrude E. Mailette re. gently resigned.
 Miss Ida Parton, for the past three years a teacher in the Seattle schools. was last evening elected to position in the Juneau schools, at special meeting of the school board. held by President Grover c. Vim, Secretary ". w. Casey and Treasurer w. D. Novel; Miss Parton win succeed Mrs. M. K. struble, who taught the seventh grade for the past two school years. She is a graduate of the Uni. verslty of Washington, and is class mate of Mrs. F. L. Faulkner of Ju- .neau
 The board also elected Miss Ger trude Henenthal to a position as eighth grade teacher. to succeed Miss Merle Mcefi, who resigned 9 month ago and is soon to return to the States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
.ROUMANIA READY
 FOR WAR

ROME. May 22.--Advices received here say that Roumania has been secretly mobiizing her entire army for sometime, and that there is com plete understanding that Italy and Roumania will act In concert. It is asserted on what appears to be good authority, that Roumania will invade Austria immediately upon the receipt of news that the Italian army has at tacked the enemy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22

Judge Robert w. Jennings today completed the work of preparing for Mondays election on the liquor li- cense question In Juneau by appoint ing United States Commissioner John B. Marshall judge of election and Lafe D. Spray and ! Latimer Gray clerks.
 Those who are opposed to voting the saloons out Of business at the pres ent time confidently believe that there will be an overwhelming majority in favor of wet though they are plan ning to take no chances and are doing allthat they can 10 sot out full vote. Automobiles will be at the service Of those who desire to ride to the polls. The Occidental Alaskan and Cain hotels win be Headquarters for the el- ection automobile service.
 However. there is strong dry sentiment. and those opposed to the Issuance of licenses by no means con cede victory to the 'wets though they do not claim victory. They be. lieve that they have a fighting chance, and refuse to make guesses.
 Both the vets and the drys will do their best to get out full vote in or der that the election may be final.
 DOUGLAS ELECTION.
 Judge Robert w. Jennings today appointed the following to act as an election board in Douglas Monday: Judge. John Hensen; Clerks, M. A.. Snow and Robert Coughlin.
 The regulations of holding the cleo ton at Douglas will be similar to that in Juneau. as already defined
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
GERMANY PLANS
TO PUNISH ITALY

LONDON. May 22.-A Copenhagen cable quotes an officer of the German general staff: AS soon as we have crossed the Italian frontier we shall be on our way to Rome and shall ruin all cities Women and children everywhere will suffer, as we shall give no pardon to traitorous Italy. It will be the most bloody war in history"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
JANE ADDAm's PEACE
 RESOLUTIONS.

BERLIN. May 22.-Jane Addams, of Chicago. president Of the womena peace congress. was introduced to tho German foreign minister today by American Ambassador Gerard. She presented the peace resolution adopt ed at The Hague.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
KING EXPLAINS WARS
 NECESSITY.

ROME, May 22.-The Kings docu- mcnt explains to the people In detail why italy was driven to arms In her controversy with Austria, and appeals to Che loyalty of all to accomplish their duty. The King says over hls royal signature that victory ia as- oured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
KAlsEa RETURNS pEcoR.
ATloNs,

BERLIN, May 22-EmperOr William today ordered that all of his Italian decorations, honorary uniforms and presents from Italy and ltaIlans be returned to that country. He admits shat there ls no hope of further Itai- Ian neutrality.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
ACCIDENT KILLS ENGLISH
 SOLDIERS.
-

CARLISLE, Eng, May %. - Four hundred persons. the majority of whom were soldiers were killed at Gretna today when local train col lided with a special troop train bound with soldiers for the front Only fifty of the bodies have been identified Fire started in the wreckage almost immediately and added to the horror of the disaster.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
GERMANY CALLS
a,ooo,oOo TO ARMS

COPENHAGEN, May % - Advices from Berlin say that Germany has called to arms 100000 more men. While it is admitted that the entrance of Italy into the war was the immed- fate cause of the call it is claimed by officials that 5OOOOO German troops will be sufficient to cope with the Italian situation
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
GEORGIA ARRIVES.

The Georgia arrived from Sitka to- day with the following passengers:
 ,. E. afoultou. s. p. Sanford. E. M- Rosenthal. F. A. Case. P. Smeltzen. W. Samoylch. chas T. Turyini. Arthur Dorgen. Mrs. X. A. Hall. S. Anderson, J. E. Steens. J. Futile and Sam Pepo- vich.
 The Georgia leaves at midnight to- nieht for SkaEway.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
FIGHTING FURIOUS
 Ar oARoANELLEs

ATHENS. May 22.-violent engage ments are continuing at the Dardanel- les The Allies land forces are be- ing assisted by the fleets.
 Allied ships are also bombarding the Turk concentration camps at the entrance of the Gulf of smyrna.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
u. S. SHOULD GET
 LOWER CALIFORNIA

NEW YORK. May 22.- Jacob H.
 schiff says that Lower California ought to be acquired by the United States. The detachment of lower Cal ifornia as related to Mexico, he point
 ed out, renders 1t of little value to that country From Mexico it may be reached only by a water route or by Q round about journey through United States territory. It produces little or nothing. and has, as related to Mexico. small value of any kind
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
GERMANY PAVING
 FOB oALIcIA VICTORY

GENEVA. May 22.--A dispatch from Cracow to the Journal de Geneve says Austro-German losses in Galicia since May l amount to 165,OOO officers and men. Losses Of Russians In prisoners are placed at 5O,OO0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
MINING gNeINEER HERE

J. J. Hanow. a noted mining engin- eer from London. England, arrived on the Northwestern this morning and is staying at the Alaskan F. T. Leahy, Of Ketchikan. also a mining engineer accompanied Mir. Hanow to Juneau
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
 CONCERNS HIT HARD

NEW YORK, May 22.- It is esti- mated that casualty. companies in the United States will lose at least Sl, 100000 by the sinking of the Lusitan- ia, recently.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
RURAL. DELIVERY ROUTES
 TO BE EASY TO GET NOW

WASHINGTON. May 2- The post office department has decided to es- tablish rural delivery when 1t con siders Q community needs 1t. regard less Of whether a petition for service is on file. Heretofore service was only made on petition
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
ryPHus FEVER PREVALENT
 IN GERMAN PRISON CAMPS

LONDON. May 22. - Typhus fever has broken out in the German prison camps. according to information which has reached the British foreign office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
COMMERCE SHOWS
 A TREMENDOUS GAIN

CHICAGO, May 22.-The total lake commerce through the canals at sault Ste. Marie and Ontario for April was .435,OO tons against 775,0OO tons for Aprll year ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
s.s. -coRMIN FIGHTS ICE
FLOEs oFF NOME clTN

NOME. May 22.-Buclzing the ice pack 60 miles south of Nome the it- tie steamship Corwin reported by wire less this morning. and will be in port tomorrow early, with the first perish ables of the season, it is believed
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
ARGENTINE LOAN IS

NEARLY ALL SOLD NEW YORK. May 22.-The Nation al City Bank announced that more than s21,OOO.OOO of the 5-year 6 per cent. bonds have been sold, leaving less than S4,Q00O 900 unsold.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
DR. HALL GETS
 LIMIT FOR CRIME

FAIRBANKS. May 22.-Judge chas. D. Bmnell gave Dr. M- F. Hall the limit permitted by law when he sen tenced him to six months in jail and to pay fine of $500.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
RAILROADS ARE
 NOW ORDERING STEEL

PITTSBURGH, Pa, May 22-Amer- ican railroads ordered last week 1S,- 900 tons of rails, SOS2 freight cars and 50 locomotives. Export orders have amounted to 10000 cars and 26O0O tons of rails
 The Pennsylvania railroad has plac- cd orders for 10000 to 25,OOO tons of steel mostly plates, for 21OO cars to be built at Altoona.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
RECORD BREAKING
 AUTOMOBILE SHIPMENTS

DETROIT. May 22.- At a meeting of the directors of the National Auto mobile Chamber of Commerce it was stated that shipments of automobiles in April broke all records. There were 1TOS4 carloads of automobiles ship. ped out, compared with 14,122 carloads in April 1914.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
vANogRsILT's ESTATE
 WORTH NEARLY sfoo,ooo,ooo

NEW YORK. May 22. - Alfred G.. Vanderbilt is estimated to have left an estate Of rom S75.OO0,0OO to SloO,- OO0. .000, largely in real estate. He had s20.OOO.OOO invested in the New York Central Realty & Terminal company and was the sole owner of the Van- derbnt hotel. valued at Sf0O0.o0o.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
'..'... eREEN UNIFORMS

AMSTERDAM. May 22. - German troops will be garbed in grass-green uniforms during the summer months. Victories at Ghent are working night and day making new clothing
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
zELLELlNs TO USE
 AsPHYxiATlNe BOMBS

LONDON, May 22.-lnformation re- ceiyed here says that hereafter the German zeppelins in raids against France and Great Britain win use gas asphyxiaHng bombs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
ANTl-eERmAN RIOTS
 IN coNsTANTlNoPLE

ATHENS. May % Anti-German riots have broken out in Constant. nople. Food prices in that city have doubled and there is widespread mis. cry among the poorer classe. The largest hotel in the city has been pill. aged
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
" CALLS
 LAST MAN TO ARMS

WASHINGTON, May %. Official advlces to the United States State De. partment from Berlin convey infor- nation that Germany has issued a call for the last of the iandsturm, con sisting of men born between 1873 and 1877. inclusive. This exhausts her regular recruiting sources.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
Steamer Salls For RussIa.
BOSTON IS TO HAVE
 STEAMER LINE TO RUSSIA

BOSTON. May 22.-The new steam ship line from Boston to Archangeh the most northerly point in Europe, will be started on May 30.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
Mr. LAssgN Losgs ITs cRATEa
GOVERNMENT INCOME
 IS GETTING BETTER

WASHINGTON. May 21.- The gov ernment revenues are in the Increase. Treasury officials say that no issue Of Panama bonds or short time notes will be necessary. From now on the general balance of Sls.o00.0O0 is ex- pected to increase.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
eRlrIsH LosE sHIp.

BEREHAyEN. May 22.-The crew of the British Ship GlenhoIm, which was torpedoed and sunk off the Irish Coast arrived here today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
PEACE TO REIGN
 IN eAsEeALL WORLD

NEW YORK. May 22- The Inter- national News Service says: Peace in the baseball world will be establish ed in 90 days 4 secret truce already has been arrived at, and when the details are worked out, the Federal League and organized baseball will amalgamate. The suit of the Federal League will be dropped.
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 JAcKLiNc STOCKS STILL RISING NEW YORK, May 22.-Alaska Gold closed today at S6; Chino l4% Ray 2sik, and Utah at 6535.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
2oo-M -MIIE BAT TUB IN
 GALNCIA

LONDON, May PA great battle lie raging along a 2oo-mile front on tho San river by the reinforced Russlan armies and the armies of Germany and Austria. The advartages thus far have been with che Russians'
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-22
ALLlEs USING GAS IN BELGIUM

LONDON. May % The Allies are continuing their attacks in Belgium. Reports from Berlin say that the AL lies are using mines that give out poisonous gases in their operations in Belgium.
 No statement as to progress has been made concerning the war in Bel gium