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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
MRS. cAMPENs TRIAL
 WAS COMMENCED TooAY

At ten o'clock this morning began the work Of securing O jury Go try the case of the United States against Cecelia G. Camper The examination of the various iurymen continued throughout the morning and special venire was issued returnable at four o'clock for 10 more iurymen.
 In examining the jury c. R. Cheney, Mrs. Campen's attorney. said: "rhe basis of our case win be that Mrs. Camper was Justified in shooting Mir. Campen and our defense will be made on the ground of selfdefense
 During the course of the examina- .ion Mfr. Cheney asked that the dis trict attorney be required to announce the names of those persons whom he would call as witnesses. Upon the over-ruling of this motion, Mir. Cheney asked MT. Reagan ii Fred Compen, the brother of Walter Camper, would appear as witness. Mfr. Reagan se- piled that Fred Campen had been sub poenaed but that it is not yet known whether he would be put on the stand.
 Through the questions asked the jurymen 1t was learned that Mrs. c. lL. Durgan. Mrs Whitney and Fred ! Camper will be among the witnesses in the case
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
30 GOAL CASES
 ARE CLOSED

Word was received this morning al -the local land office of the denial ol the Hartllne Alaska Coal company's request for a rehearing Of the case ol tho Government against their applica ton for patent to 15 coal claims ir the Boring River coal field. in con nection with which the litigation be- gan in 1910
 In the communication this morning it was announced that not only had che rehearing been den.ed but that the case is entirely closed
 A like decision has been rendered in the matters or the United States against the Thompson Valley Coal Co. and against the Northern Improve ment Company The former company was denied patent to four claims in the vicinity of Unga. while the latter was denied patent for ll claims in the Boring River Held.
 There are stin some 30 cases Of the same nature yet to come before the Department before the entire list Of Alaska coal cases will be finally set- tied The failure to secure patent has been in almost every case due to the fact that the claimants have ue- glected to open mp coal mines with- in the time specified by law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
ROOSEVELT sUPPoRTs WOMAN SUFFRAGE lN
 NEW YORK ELECTION

NEW YORK. Nov. 1-Former Presi- dent Theodore Roosevelt has given ous letter in support Of the consti- tutional amendment giving women the right to vote which vii be voted on in this state tomorrow
 Managers of the suffrage campaign have given out O statement iu which they predict success at the polls to- morrow
 Constitution Probably To Win
 The adoption or rejection of the new constitution submitted to the peo- pie by the recent constitutional con ventlon will be voted on tomorrow. There has been a hard campaign for and against it. but the impression pre- valls that it will be adopted The op. ponents of the constitution call it the Root Constitution" Most Of the sup ports Of the proposed constitution ad- init that lt will require many amend menls to make it satisfactory and some og them are already being pre- pared to submit to the legislature at the session next winter
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
BLANCHE WALSH DIES
 Ar CLEVELAND. OHIO ------

CLEVELAND. O., Nov j. - Miss Blanche Walsh. the famous actress. died here yesterday aged 4z years. Death was the result of appearing on the stage at Youngstown. O., too soon after an operation
 Miss Walsh. who in real life was Mrs. William Trayers. was born in New York ln 1873. When a girl she was accompanied her parents to Ore gon. and made her first stage appear ance In San Francisco more than a quarter of century ago, and later appeared with Marie Wainwright ln shakesperian production When Fan ny Davenport died. Miss Walsh was selected to interpret the Victorien sardo plays in the United States, and for many years she appeared with Mel bourne McDoweli in them. Mime Sarah Bernhardt appeared in these plays in Europe
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
STEAMER FOUNDERS lN
 GULF OF GEORGIA AND
 SEVEN ARE MISSING

VANCOUVER. B. C.. Nov. l. The steamer Leona. owned by the vancou yer Portland Cement company. foun. dered in the Gulf of Georgia yester. day during a storm Capt Cochrane Capt Ludlow. Second Engineer Wil- lam Anderson. Firemen F. ceciI and Joseph Grannel. and two Chinese cooks are missing Other members of the crew have been rescued.
 Details of the search for the miss ing men are lacking Several vessels ieit this city and elsewhere on the Gulf Of Georgia to go to the assistance Of Che imperlied crew.
 The Leona is a steel steamer. built in 1905. zoo tons gross tonnage. and 1S5 feet in length.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
BANDITS HOLD
 UP PASSENGERS

SEATTLE. Nov. ]. - Two masked mon held up a bunch of six passengers as they were leaving the interurban train at Thomas station at midnight. Several shots were dred. and Frank Charchenla. one or the men held up was shot. A copy ot the Seattle Post Interigencer which was in his pocket, de1ected Che bullet. and probably saved his ilfe
 The robbery was evidently planned by men who knew that passengers were leaving the train at Thomas, though che piunder that they secured is believed to be slight
 No arrests have been made. but pos ses are searching for the highwaymon
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
VILLA IS READY TO
 FIGHT u s.

DOUGLAS. Ariz.. Noy f. - Gen. eral Villa announced yesterday bis in. tertion Go take Agua Prieta. American or no American" He ie bitterly resent fui because the United States permit ted cssNnza troops to pass through che uai.ed States on the way to Agua Pueta, where they arc defending the town against an expected attack by Gen. Villa
 Gen Vnla. himself. Is with his cav airy. forming a aonk guard which pass ed along the American border. It was during this march that ho learned that Carranza achievements had reaohed Agua Priela. having been transported across Amorican territory Upon re- ceiging the information. vi1s launch ed into o verbal attack on the United States. and declared chat he would turn hls attack Into a physical blow whenever he deemed that such would be necessary.
 "Agua Prieta wil be mine" Villa asserted. Americans or no Ameri- caus.~
 Villa was almost in sight of the Mex ican town when ho was delivering him self of Che tirade against the United States Pointing his finger toward the town he said
 There ore food and rest for our men we may have to fight Che whole American army. if necessary. but no matter it win be ours"
 Wu Protect No More Foseisners
 Suddenly Villa asked rTain if it were true that the Unilod States had permitted Carrnnza to transport troopo over American territory. then continuing he said
 This is the way the United states repaya me for the treatment and pro- lection have given foreigners in Mexico Hereafter ! don't give @ damn what happens to foreigners i'm Mexico or in my territory" Contin- ulng. Villa said
 "I am through with the United States. ! can fight my battles and let them fight theirs. can whip Carnn- ga and his entire army, but it Is ask ing great deal of my men to whip the United States. also but suppose can do that too"
 V'lla ssys Plane Are Prepared.
 Vina asserted that his entire plan of campaign has been mapped out and that he expected Go clear northern Mexico of the Carranza element.
 Al the time that he was giving an interview the General was with his stan and bodyguasd three miles east of Niggerhead. Q black butte just be- low ,he border. and almost with range of the three-inch guns of the Agua Pieta garrison.
 Photographs were taken of some ot| Villas nsrty, but the General, himself, declined to pose. "No more Of my pie tures for the United States" he ex- claimed. with o broad emile that made bis countenance look much different than it did when with knitted brows and firm mouth he was assailing the United States a few moments before.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
slaae set for EMIL.

DOUGLAS. Ariz., Nov lone of the greatest battles Of the Mexican war is expected this morning Go break forth at @ moments notice. Gen. Villas troops are within sight though yet out of range Awaiting their att tack are TOGO men, ten field pieces and 40 machine guns. under the com mand of Gen. Gales and Gen. Car ranza who are confident of their aDil- ily to care for themselves.
 The defending Carranzistas have made elaborate plans for their de- fense. They are in trenches which contain underground dressing cham. bers. The hospitals have been clear. ed and manned for tho care of the sick and wounded, and nothing re. maine to be done but to fire the mc- ment Gen. Villa and his army comes within range
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01

DOUGLAS MAN
 MAY BE VICTIM
 OF KIDNAPPERS


 DOUGLAS, Nov. 1.--A deep mysiots surrounds the disabpearance of Wl liam Christie on emolgamator in Che "7oO" mil, who haa not been seen on the leland since Saturday afternoon. although friends and relatives have been soorchiug for him for over 86 hours
 Christie. who was on Che o'clocl, shit ai Che min. was called on ai 3:80 lby man who represented himself to be a deputy marshal. and who said hia name was Miller ln asking for Chris. tie he said he had @ subpoena end that Christie was required on ease in Juneau Immediately Christie ask ed him what the case was but Miller said an he knew was that he Chris tie) was wanted as 8 witness. The subpoena was served and according to Nick King, foreman of the mili Chris tie signed the paper King states that there was about three Inches of blanl, space between the body of the sub- poena and the place where Christie signed Christie stated that he would be back in about an hour end g half and asked King to get someone in his place during that time Miller then told Christie that he had 8 boat of his own waiting at the dock and that they would SO to Juneau in that boat instead of waiting for the ferry. Chris tie was seen shortly after that In com. pany with Miller near the Treadwel post office but has not been seen since
 Mrs Christie awoko at 8 o'clock on Sunday morning and finding that her husband was not in the house. went down stairs to un'ock the door think ing that perhaDs he had forgotten his key she unlocked, fne door and start ed back upstairs when she noticed @ piece of paper on tae second step Up. on opening it che found that it was D note from her husband stating that they are forcing me to SO to Seat tle" The note was typewritten anc signed by Mr Christie The piece Of paper on which the note was written was torn ai the iop and is supposed to be the blank end Of the subpoena which was signed in the presence of MT. King at the mill.
 Inquiry at the marshals office in Jrneau only makes the mystery deep CT. as no subpoena was issued for Christie and Miller is not known In the office. AIi,ar is described by those who saw him as 9 heavy set man Of medium height with heavy black mus lacho and dressed .n black suit with a black slouch hat He was seen in the Treadwell store at e:30, where he was lnQuiring about Christie. and was told that Christie worked on the after noon shift in the 'gOO' mill
 William Christie has been a resident of Douglas for the past four years, during which time he has been em- ployed at Treadwel He is a native of Cornhll Bannshire. Scotland. and is S3 years of age He was married less than a month ago to Mrs Celia Geselus in Juneau Mr. Christie Is an Oddfellow, Mason, a shrlner and a member of the Douglas Island Labor Union.
 The people of Douglas Island are  very indignant over what they think to be a Kidnapping case in broad day. light
 Telegrams have been sent to Wrang ell and Ketchikan to make inquiries on the Al-Ki at both places for the missing man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
 OUTLOOK
 IS DARK

LONDON. Nov. LA critical week in the Balkans is at hand. With the fortress most frequently described az the key to Nish already In the hands of Che Bulgarians and with large force of Ausro-cermans advancing from the north in an enort to form O steel ring around KraguQevatz, where the Serbian arsenal is located, serbia's plight could hardly be worse.
 Today's advices also say that Gen. Boyadiien is sweeping everything be- fore him. lt is reported that he has captured Gransko.
 French and Allles in Battle wiih
 Buigara.
 "a her south, the French nnd Brit ish troops. cooperating with Q large force of Serhians, are at grips with the Bulgars at numerous points in Ser bia The Bulgars have been compell- ed to fall back in many places, but they are offering stubborn opposition to the troops from Western Europe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
MAY JOIN ALLIES IN WAR IN
 EUROPE THIS WEEK

LONDON. Nov. 1.--Iling Ferdinand Of Rumonia is yielding to the over lures of the Entente Powers, and is now inclined to interevene in the wac on their side, according to dispatches Of the Central News received here from Bucharest It is believed the dispatches say, that before the weekts out Rumanla troops will be attacking Bulgaria on the west and Hungary on tho north.
 The British government refuses to comment upon the news from Bucha- rest, but there is an afr of confidence about the Cabinet offices that has not been present for several days and which the situation i'm Serbia would not warrant if it were not that change in the situation is expected
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
EASTERN BATTLE FRONT
 IN COMPLETE DEADLOCK

LONDON. Nov. l.-Dsspatches from Petrograd indicate that there is 8 deadlock in the contest between the Russians in the vicinity of Dvinsk
 The German operations toward Ri- ga have come to a standstin.
 The Russians are stu on the often- siye at the southern end of the east ern front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
OFFICIAL LOOKS FOR
 EARLY PEACE IN EUROPE

WARRINGTON. Nov. LA Cabinet officer" is reported as having express- ed the conviction that there will be peace in Europe within the next three weeks lie is quoted as saying that the United States and Spain yin be accepted as the mediators to arrange the peace terms.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
EASTERN STAR DANCE
 A HALLOWEEN AFFAIR

In hall decorated with yellow and black. true Halloween colors, the la- dies of the Eastern Star were host esses Friday evening at one of the most enjoyable dances of tne season. The affair. which was held in the Elks' hall was attended by an unus- ually large number of dancers from Juneau Thane, Doublas and Tread well The committee who had charge of the preparations for the dance was composed of F. l. Lucas, ". Frye, Miss Ina Priest Jack Woodland. l.. v. Winter. Mrs. E. D. vaut, Mrs. O. Ol- sen. Mrs. W. H Case and Arthur Fitch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
CHINA REFUSES TO POSTPONE DECISION OVER
 FORM OF GOVERNMENT

PEKING. Nov 1.-rhe Chinese gov ernment today rejected the proposals of Japan. Great Britain and Russia to postpone decision as to whether the country win again become a monar- chy or remain as a republic until af- ter the present war in Europe shall have come to an end. The question win be pressed for decision at the earliest possible moment by those
 who are supporting re-establishment of @ monarchical form of government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
MOUNT LASSEN ON
 ANOTHER RAMPAGE

BEDDING. Calf. Nov. lon the night of last Saturday Mt Lassen broke forth in one of the largest eruptions it has had and beiched fire and rock fron an five craters This is the first time that an five of the fiery mouths have been active at the same time and the glow tinged the sky for many miles lt is believed here that another crater hes been bro. ken out on the north side of the noun. tain. though this has not been veri. fied.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
SENATOR UNpEsWooD TO
 sUFPoaT WILSON'S PLANS

WASHINGTON. Nov i- Senator Oscar w. Underwood of Alabama for nier Democratic leader in the House Of Representations says he expects to support the administration's meas ures iN the United States Senate dur ing the coming session of Congress. fIe says this promise includes the military program.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
suIoarlano Claim success.

SOFIA. Nov. ]. - Marked progress for Bulgarian troops in their opera. tions against Serbia was claimed In on official statement issued from the war office today.
 It was stated that the Bulgarians and Austro-German forces have united at various points and there is coop eration between the two armies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
HALLOWEEN DANCE,

There was pretty Hallowe'e 'en dance at TUrner hall Saturday eve ming The hall was nicely decorated. the music was ecod, aud everybody had Q pleasant evening dancing Mr. Turner originated the Saturday night dances during the winter months lest year They became SO popular ihat lIr. Turner expects to continue them ail this winter
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
RUSSIAN ARMIES
 MAY PASS THROUGH
 RoUMANiA TO BULGARIA

LONDON. Nov. I-Vhat Russian ar- mics wili pass through Roumania to attack Bulgaria as British and French troops are passing through Greece, is not unlikely
 This statement is made by military experts in spite of the fact that Rus sian troops have been landed on the Bulgarian coast
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
LONDON HoNoRs MISS
 cAvELL AS HEROINE

LONDON. Nov. l.-There were rec ord breaking audiences at the memor- ial services for Miss Edith Cayell in the churches throughout England yes terday
 The great memorial service held in this city Saturday probably brought together the largest audience ever as- sembled in London
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
GERMANS CLAIM
 VICTORY IN WEST

BERLIN. Nov 1.-storming Height No. l92 on the Champagne district and the capture of 1900 yards of French trenches in the Artois region were announced as results of fighting on the we1t front by the var office today. The statement said that the Germans had captured 1900 French troops. The announcement was given out as @ Ger man victory
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
GEN. DIMlToFF TO
 COMMAND RUsslANs

LONDON. Nov. r. Gen. Dimitoff will command the Russian troops which will Invade Bulgaria from the Black Sea coast. He was named as the commander of the expedition by a general order issued Friday from the war office at Petrograd
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
 LEAvEs FOR WASHINGTON

Thomas Riggs. jre member of the Alaska board of railroad commission CTS. was southbound passenger on the Alameda. After spending a short time in Seattle. Mir. Riggs will leave for Washington where he will con- suit with the Interior Department. Later he will be Joined there by Chairman ". c. Edes and Lieut. Fred eric Mears. Of the railroad commis- sion.
 Mr. Riggs had charge or the loca- don surveys for the railroad in the valleys of the intericr beyond Broad pass. 1t is his purpose next year to remove his family to Fairbanks where he now claims his residence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER
 COMMITS SUICIDE

ST. LOUIS. Nov 1. - Edward L. Preetorlus. publisher of the st. Louis Times and president of tne Westlych Post company. shot and killed him self today He has been in poor health following Q recent automobile accident, and it is believed that brood ing over the apparently hopelessness Of his condition caused hls mind to fall
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
BRITISH CAPTURE
 TWO DUTCH STEAMERS

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia. Nov l. - The Dutch steamers Hamborn, bound for New York. and Hooking bound from New York to Norfolk, were brought into this port today as prizes of war by British prize crews from an English man-of-war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
BANDIT. CLAIMING TO
 BE HUGH WHITNEY, IS
 CAPTURED IN OREGON

BAKER CITY. Ore. Nov. Claim ing Go be Hugh Whitney. the notor- iols bandit who terrorized Eastern Or egoa and Idaho g. bandit held up and bound c. B. Adams. @ farmer by whom he was employed. and robbed him of $1s0. He then fed, but was captured at Ontario. in this State
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
SEATTLE BANK
 BUYS BIG lseUE
 OF STATE BONDS

sEATTIEa Nov l--The Union Say ings and Trust company bcnk Of this city has been allotted s27T00o worth of Montana and Wyoming bonds The purchase was made through competi. tive bidding The Seattle bank made the purchase os an investment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
TExAs FARMER KILLS
 FOUR AND HlMsELF

WINsBORO. Tex, Nov 1.-perry Morris. a farmer of this State, killed four members of the Maddox and Sheets families, because his daughter had married a Sheets contrary to his desires. He then killed himself.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
KING GEORGE
 BUFFERS FROM
 LATE ACCIDENT
1t

LONDON. Nov. l. - A bulletin is- sued this morning says King George is still suffering from the injuries sus- tained when his horse feli with him last week. though he ls improving. The bulletin says he is ir less pain but that he is still weak
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
"KANsAs CITY" REACHES
 SEATTLE FROM FRISCO

SEATTLE. Nov l.-The steamship
 Kansas City arrived here yesterday rom San Francisco and will be placed into tn9 Alaska service at once. Af- ter few trips she will receive Q gen. eral overhauling at a cost of S4O0oO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
TWO ARRESTS FOR
 DisoRDEalY CONDUCT

Ed Hardy was arrested this after noon on the charge of disorderly con- duct at fte Rink Saturday night. Ear dy was released on Q bail Of f2o. The hearing was Go be held late this af- ternOon.
 Mike Scveria was this afternoon fined S10 by Magistrate D. w. Peltit after being heard on a complaint charging him with drunkenness and disorderiy conduct
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
Frsnoh Claim Germans Lost.

PARIS. Nov. 1.-The war ofice an- nounced today that the GerrDarls had assaulted the French troops over Q front of more than five miles in length, and that they were repulged every where except at Butte De Tahure which height they gained
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
PRECEDENT TO GIVE
 WOMEN HEARING SOON

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.--President Woodrow Wilson has indicated that he win give an audience to the women who are conducting the campaign for nationwide woman suffrage Decem. ber 6th
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
EDISON GIVES SCHOOL
 CHANCE TO SEE HIM

LOS ANGELES. Nov 1.-Thomas A. Edison left here Saturday for San Francisco and thence Go the East. While in this city Friday he learned that tho school children would like to see him, and he visited 28 schools and said something in each to tho pu. pills He was greatly pleased with the request from the children to visit them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
POSTMASTER OF PHOENIX,
 ARIZONA, BURNS TO DEATH

PHOENIX. Ariz.. Nov. i.-Posimast- or c. E. Wood, of this city, who was under investigation was burned to death yesterday when papers that he was examining caught on fire from a kerosene lamp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01

 FEAR RUSSIA

BUCHAREST. Nov. 1.-1he Ruesian fleet is again bombarding verna ln an effort to clear a way sos the landing of slay troops and to provide satlsfac. tory base, including harbor facilities, for the conduct of on offensive cam paign against Bulgaria. Russian troops have already landed at several points
 Bulgaria Fearful.
 niormation received here is that Bulgaria Is more fearful of the success of tue Russian Invasion than any other danger that threatens her ir the war She is now sinking merchant ships, laden with rocks and sand at the en- trance of all her Black sea harbors fos the purpose Of blocking them to Russian transports
 That Russ;a's campaign against Bulgaria Is becoming a serious men ace to the latter country Is unques- uonable at Sofia That Russia is sending and preparing to send a large army against Bulgaria is known, and that 1t will SO prepared to occupy the country as well as to engage the Bull garian army is cleimed
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
ITALY CONTINUES
 TO MAKE HEAowAY

LONDON. Nov. 1.-Telegrams from Udine and Milan say that the Italians resumed their terrific attacks against the Austrians today, and that the lat ter continue to give way.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-01
GREAT BRITAIN PURCHASES
 GREAT NUMBER OF HORSES

EAST ST LOUIS, Nov 4 Great Britain's purchases or horses in this section to date totals s25,oooooo.