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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20

 BOYS LOST
 IN WOODS

DOUGLAS. Sept. 20.-The Dixie. :" belonging to c. E. Bennett, of Tread well. returned at noon today with the news that Ed and Al Olson. two young men of Douglas, are lost in the hills back of Young's Bay. The boys left here Saturday night with George Passauer and a man named Ness for deer hunt and were sup posed to be back in time for the three o'clock shift yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs Bennett. Mrs. Passauer and F. K. Allen left on tho Dixie at S;S0 this morning to hunt the party and found Passauer and Ness on the beach. They stated that they had parted company with the olson broth CTS at g o'clock yesterday moring in deer park three or four miles back from tho beach and had seen nothing Of them since.
 A party was hurriedly made up this afternoon and left on the Dixie for Younc's bay about o'clock. The hills win be thoroughly searched for traces Of the missing men.
 It was three years ago this month that John Shattuck. Leslie Oliver and Dell Linscott. aged IS. 19 and % years. were lost in the Sheep Creek noun tains. and perished. their bodies being found several days later.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
BIG LINER
 BURNS;ONE
 LIFE LOST

HALIFAX, Sept. 2O.-Wireless ad- vices received early today tell of tho burning in mid-ocean last night, of the Greek steamship Animal. Prompt answers to calls of distress sent sev- eral steamships to her aid, and only one life was lost.
 The Anchor Line steamship Tus- cania rescued 40S of the crew and pas sengers of the Animal and the steam ship Rumanian Prince took 61 others whom they picked up in lifeboats af- ter the burning vessel had been aban- doned
 The Animal left New York last Thursday for Piraeus. Fire broke out Saturday from 8 source which was not mentioned in the wireless messages received.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
DEVELOPMENT EDITION OF
 EMPIRE OUT

Five thousand copies ol the De- velopment Number of The Empire have been going like hot-cakes" since they were placed on sale at The Elm pire office Saturday.
 In Sunday mornings issue. The Dis patch says the edition is without doubt Che best ever gotten out in AL aska." and. continuing. in it's news columns: The fifty or more pages are printed on book paper. the articles are carefully prepared and the half tone Illustrations are the best that money could buy. The edition as a whole is a fitting tribute to one of the largest gold camps in the world and to @ territory which only yes terday emerged from the wilderness Go take its place today among the greatest Of national assets In an ed- itorial The Dispatch further says: The main incentive on the part of The Empire stan was to get out a creditable edition for the good Of AL aslsa. and they have succeeded.
 The price of the edition is 25 cents the copy and hundreds of the papers have already been mailed to an parts of the United States. The postage is three cents. Copies are wrapped by The Empire without extri charge Co the purchaser. Free copies have been sent to the regular subscribers of the paper.
 Mining. agriculture. trade and oih- CT subjects are contained in the edi- don. which is divided into five sections of eight pages each. Among the con- tributors are Gov. J. r. A. Strong. Col lector of Customs J. F. Pugh. Register c. B. Walker. John R. Willis, B. l.. Thane. R. G. Wayiand. Charles Gold stein. George F. Forrest, L. D. Hend- erson. Earle c. Jameson. Thomas F. Kennedy. w. IT. Case c. l.. Andrews. Miss Gertrude E. Malette, Miss A. Lorraine Andrews, W. P Lass, Sena- tor B. F. Willard. Senator Charles A.. Sulzer. ll. A. Snow. Allen shaituck, the Rev. A. p. Kashevaron. the Rev. James A. Kenneiiy the Rev. R. c. Blackwell. the Rev John B. Stevens. the Rev. J. IT, Condit. and John R. Jones.
 There are about 150 illustrations in the edition Two Of the half-tones are 14ik columns wide. showing the cities of Juneau and Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
STATE DEPARTMENT LOOKS
 INTO FLAGS MISUSE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-Several allegations of the misuse of American flags by the British and allined mer- chants while passing through the war ozne under Investigation by the State Department These viola tions are said to be entirely similar in character to others which already have resulted in protests to the Brit ish foreign office It was rumored that in one case at least the vessel that flew the flag was laden with munitions. It is expected that if the allegations prove true, another and sharper protest will be made
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
DR. DUMBA WAS
 SURE HE COULD
 CLOSE FACTORIES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20. - One of Dr. Constantin Dumba's intercepted letters which result ed in demand being made for his recall by Austria-Hungary as ambassador to the United States. was the following. ad- dressed to his foreign minister:
 CT am under the impression that we could almost entirely prevent the production of war materials in Bethlehem and the Middle West; at any rate we could strongly disorganize it and hold it up for months, which, according to the statement of the German military attache, is of great importance and which would amply outweigh the rel atively small sacrifice in money"
 James F. Archibald, the Amer ican newspaper correspondent who says he unwittingly acted as Dr. Dumba's messenger, reached New York today from Rotter- dam.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
LOCAL MASONS USHERED INTO
 MYSTIC SHRINE

Twenty-six Masons became Shrin- CTS at ceremonial held Saturday night by Nile Temple, in Elks hall. Potentate Joseph A. Swalwell of Nile. presided. assisted by five members of his official divan. and members of Nile who reside here. The initiation was followed by a banquet in Bab- cocks Cafe, nearly Q hundred guests being present.
 The new Shriners are c. D. David son, D. D. Beattie l.. P Dawes. Jas. II. King. George K. Gilbert. M. N. Me Call. Ed Snyder R. c. Penney Nor ris l.. Gilmore. Oliver S. Hopper. H. l. Lucas. Charles E. Naghel, William E. Britt, Philip Whiiesen, Edward Thornton Frederick S. Clin, Oscar Iverson. John F. Payne. A. w. Sund- strom. John w. Woodward, Carl A. Plauman. W. l. Nelson. J. ]. Kinkaid, Carl J. Johnson, l.. D. Henderson and Alfred Forsberg.
 The visiting Nobles. including Po- tentate Swalwell A. Baldwin, John Rex Thompson. Walter Faust and John c. Watrous. will return to Seat tie tomorrow. having engaged pass age on the steamship Jefferson. They are guests at the Gastineau, the lobby of which has been gaily decorated by Manager Glen C. Bartlett. in their honor
 William NJ. Pease. member of the firm Of the Turner & Pease Co.,, Se- attle, wholesale dealers in butter, eggs and cheese, who assisted in the cere- monial will not return to Seattle to- morrow He is out on a hunting trip with Charles Goldstein.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
coNFEsEEs TO NAME
 THEIR MEXICAN CHOICE

NEW YORK. Sept. 2O.-October g is the date set by Secretary Lansing and the Pan-American mediators on which 1t will be announced which factional leader is to be rec ognized by the Latin-American repub- lies and the United States. It is be- Ieved certain that Carranza's regime win be recognized. The conference in the Bitmore Hotel closed Satur- dav
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
BOY IS KILLED
 BY POLICEMAN

SEATTLE. Sept 2O.-As the result of @ street fight here yesterday, Carl Frissel. aged 20, is dead, and Merchant Police Officer A. Gouley is in the city iail awaiting a hearing. Frissen got into fight on the street and attempt ed to bolt the police by jumping on a motorcycle. In an efort to stop him Officer Gouley fired. The boy died instantly.
 Frissell was tho son of Charles FrisseI, a contractor, who resides at 1O16 East Pike street.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
GOVERNMENT WILL
 NOT MIX IN
 LOAN NEGOTIATIONS

BOSTON. Sept 2O.-A Boston Globe Washington dispatch says that, al- though the Treasury officials and the federal reserve board are interested in the proposed credit loan sought by the Anglo-French commission. 1t is not probable that the United States government will in any way figure in the conferences planned to straight en out the foreign exchange situation. Any arrangements made will be be- tween the bankers, state and nation al. and the allied commissioners. The government officials think that for them to take any part in the deliber- ations which concern only the Allies might be interpreted as an unneu- tral act
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
RIGGS LOOKS INTO
 DEATH OF AxEmEN

FAIRBANKS. Sept. 20. - Thomas Riggs, Jr.. member of the Alaska rail road commission. is hurrying here to investigate the first deaths to occur on the railroad right-of-way in this district. Patrick McHugh and George McFaun. were drowned on Sept. 16. while moving camp. They were pol ing a boat across the Nenana river at Camp 35-Miie.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
BRAZIL WANTS TO
 BORROW s5ooo0oO
 IN THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2O.- Brazil has authorized a bond issue of S5.0OO,- 900 to take up loans due and to be- come due and to extend several gov ernment railroad lines to meet the needs Of business. The Brazilian em- hassy has represented that the desire of the government is to make the loan in the United States Most of the loans that are to be retired are held in Europe. and London exchange will be accepted for the loans
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
AMERICAN
 GIRLS ARE
 WOUNDED

BROWNSVILLE, Tex. Sept. 20. - Mexican raiders today sped through Magnolia, one of the suburbs of Brownsville and sent yolley after vol- Icy into various homes. One Mexican girl was killed and two American girls were seriously wounded Earl fer in the morning Mexicans believed to have been the same gang, burned three ranch houses between Browns vile and San Benito.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
SPECIAL TERM OF SENATE IS
 CONTEMPLATED
(By United Press)

WASHINGTON. Sept. 20. - That President Wilson is considering a spe- cial session of the Senate to clear up the relations Of the United States and Central and South American repub- lies became known today He has to confer with Chairman Stone. of the Senate foreign affairs committee tomorrow. concerning the advisability of such a move
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
PARAiso. WHICH
 RAMMEO STEAMSHIP
 WATSON" ARRIVES

Showing no marks of her collision three weeks ago at Seattle with the steamship Admiral Watson, which was sunk. the steamshiup Paraiso, under charter to the Pacific Coast Steamship Company is in port here. She is discharging 300 tons Of coal consigned to the Pacific Coal Com pany. Capt Frank Landstrum is in command.
 The Paraiso was ubcled on August 90. in the United States court. for s24s.000 Her owners. the Long Beach $. S. Co.,. and her charters jointly the court SO ruled. and the libel if the coutr SO ruled, and the libel was raised to allow the vessel to contin- ne in the Alaska service.
 The loss to the Watson is estimated at SIPS. 900. She will be raised next month
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
ELECTRICITY TO RENEW
 PRODUCTIVITY OF SOIL

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-Charles P. steinmezt, of the General Electric Company says: Electricity which with every other scientific agency is in its infancy. is destined to rehabil- late the soil of the earth which has lost its productiveness through the lack of fertilization after hundreds of harvests. By supplying the soil with nitrogen from the air, through electrical devices, the United States will be able to feed the world.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
NO COMMUNICATION INDICATES SERBIA
 AGAIN IS INVADED

THE HAGUE, Sept. 2O.-No news papers, mail or direct telegrams from Austro-Hungary have been received in Holland for more than a week and it is believed here that the dual em- pires troops are concentrating against Serbia. Balkan ministers to The Hague say they have no information on the subject.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
". P. OFFICIALS
 VISIT FAIRBANKS

FAIRBANKS. Sept 2O.- President Elliott. Traffic Manager zipf and other officials of the White Pass & Yukon railroad, are here to map out a new policy of developing the com pany's interests along the river. They win spend a few days in Fairbanks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
STEEL BUSINESS
 IS NOW RUNNING
 AT THE HIGHEST SPEED

PITTSBURGH. Sept. 2O.-The flood tide of business in steel is running strong and full. The production was never SO great, shipments are rec ord breaking. and orders are in ex- cess of capacity Some of the over sold mills in both eastern and west ern Pennsylvania are unsuccessfuliy trying to borrow. beg or buy billets from their neighbors
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
FEDS ISSUE CHALLENGE
 TO RIVALS

NEW YORK, Sept 2O.-The Feder- al Baseball league today addressed @ challenge to the National Baseball Commission, for participation in the worlds series. The executives of the independent league requests a series between the winnerof the Federal pen nant and the winner of the series be- tween the National and American league contenders.
 Last year O similar challenge was issued, but was ignored
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
LATE HARVEST DELAYS
 EXPECTED TRAFFIC INCREASE

CHICAGO. Sept. 2o.-The late har- vest this year has delayed the ex- pected increase in railroad traffic President Earling of the Milwaukee, says that the disposition of the farm CTS, who have plenty of money and are not compelled to sell their crops, to wait for higher prices is also de- laying the traffic. He says there is nothing discouraging in the situation, as the crops are larger than ever.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
WEATHER REPORT
Today

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
FIRST GYPSUM PATENT
 TO cHlcHAeoFF CLAIM

Securing the first government pat ent for gypsum claims in Alaska, the Pacific Coast Gypsum Co this morn ing received from the land office let ters patent to their locations on Chi chagon mountain The patent cov- CTS six claims designated as gypsum placer claims. and is issued in the name of the Pacific Coast Gypsum Go. with w. R. Nichols as president
 This company is a Tacoma corpor- atlon and has for several years been operating in the chichagoff mountain district.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
'ONE FLAG AND
 ONLY ONE PLACE
 FOR THE RIFLE'

BOSTON. Sept 2O.-In an address here today vice-President Marshall said: CT would like to have a citizen soldiery-by which mean body of citizens whose first choice would be the flag of the United States and who would know which end of the gun to put to their shoulder"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
BRIrIsH-cERMAN INTERNEp.

LONDON. Sept. 20. - Baron von Bissing. half brother of General von Bissing. the German military governor of Belgium, after fighting for his lib- erty several months, has been intern ed. He was mysteriously spirited away today from his luxurious home at Kensington, by detectives.
 von Bissing is a naturalized British subject.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
NO DANGER OF
 GERMAN INVASION
 IN SOUTH RUSSIA

PETROGRAD. Sept. 2O.- Military experts see in the Russian victory in Galicia the collapse of the Austro- German plan to outflank the Russian army. If the Teutons hoped to open the way for the invasion of southern Russia, their plans have been checked by the Russian offensive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
ministnr for Military.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2O.-The Rev. Ar thur p. S. Hyde, formerly a captain in the United States army announced today his resignation from the pas torate of St. Clements Episcopal church and from the active ministry. to devote all his time to military work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
CALIFORNIA; KEEL
 TO BE LAID ON OCT. 14

WASHINGTON. Sept 2O.-The keel of the new dreadnaught California, will be laid at New York navy yard on October 14. She will cost between S15,00O,OOO and s16,OOOOOO, and win be the first electrically propelled war ship of her class in the world
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
GANGES VALLEY
 FLOOD-SWEPT

BOMBAY. Sept. 2O.-Eighty thous- and people have been rendered home less by floods in the densely populated Ganges River Valley Eighteen hun dred dwellings collapsed before the rush of the waters, at one point, and l5 were Killed
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
MRs. oRUMMoNO DIEs.

MEN WORK. Sept 20. - The death of Mrs. Baldwin Drummond, formerly Mrs. Marshall Field, Jr., of Chicago. was announced here today in cablegram from London. Mrs. Drummond died at her estate, Cad land" near Southampton, England.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
sueAR pRoPs IN RosToN

BOSTON. Sept. 2o.- Sugar has dropped to six cents a pound retail in Boston as result of a large ship ment of beet sugar from the West. This is the first time that beet su- gar has entered into competition with cane sugar
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
oERMAN spIEs
IN SWITZERLAND

LAUSANNE. Switzerland. Sept. 20. A dispatch from Geneva says the Swiss authorities have uncovered an extensive German espionage system in Switzerland and that more than so Germans have been arrested as spies in various cities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
WOMAN RECEIVES
 1s KNIFE WOUNDS;
 ATTACKED BURGLAR

RIVERSIDE, CaIif., Sept. 20. - Af- ter a midnight battle with a burglar. during which she received eighteen knife wounds, Mrs. Dudley Duyckinck. a wealthy widow. dragged herself 300 yards to the home of a neighbor. She may recover.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
rAREE cRATERs LIVE.

ROME, Sept. 20. - For the first time in history Mounts Ve- suvius, Stromboli and Etna to day were in eruntion at same time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
CHANGE DATE TO OPEN
 BIDS FOR SUBMARINES

WASHINGTON Sept: 2O.-Septem- Der 2Oth was the original date fixed for the opening of the submarine bids. The big c. A. R parade is set here for September 29 and Secretary Dan ials will probably open the bids on the 2Sth or 8Oth, which date is as yet undetermined.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
DUTCH FIRE ON
 GERMAN ZEPPELIN

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 2O.-A A dis patch to the Maasbode from Roosen- dam says that Dutch frontier guards fired on a Zeppelin attempting to pass over Holland Thursday The air ship was forced to turn back and pro- ceeded South.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
MORE CUTTERS NEEDED
 CAPT BERTHOLF SAYS

SEATTLE, Sept. 2O.-More revenue cutters are needed in Northwest wa ters, according to Captain Bertholf, commandant of the U. S. Coast Guard Service, who arrived today on a tour of inspection.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20

GOLD COMES FROM ANTiPoDEs
 SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 2O.-Gold to the amount of SS,OOO,OOO arrived here from Australia and New Zeal and, making the total receipts from that source and reported to be en route S25,0OO,OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
pbllliea Are Picked.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2O-In the expectation that Philadelphia will win the National League baseball pennant, applications for world series tickets are pouring into the offices of the club.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
eENERAL KENNA KILLED.

NEW YORK, Sept. 20. - News of the death of Brigadier-General p. A. Kenna of the British army, in an as- sault on the Turkish defenses in the Dardanelles, was received here today in cable message from Lord Decies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
BUILDING ACTIVITIES
 SHOW A BIG GAIN

CHICAGO. Sept. 2O- The outlay for new buildings in 1S2 leading cit ies of the United States for August of this year was S63,9079S1, a gain of over 13 per cent. over August, 1914.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
eERMANs pRIvE sERRs.

LONDON, Sept. 2O.-Announcement made by the Berlin war office today told of an attack by German forces, on Serbian forces on the Southern front. It was said that the serbians were driven back.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
MORE MAY HAVE
 TO PAY INCOME TAX

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2O.-A plan for reducing income tax exemptions from S4,OOO to S9,OOO for married men and from sS.OOO to s2,OOO for single men is being considered by members of Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
Americans killed h HaylI.

PORT AU PRINCE, Sept 2O.-The killing of several Americans and number of natives Sunday at Conai- yes, in a clash between American marines and Haytiens is reported in a dispatch received here by Rear Ad- miral Caperton this morning
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
RUSSIAN CITIES
 WITNESS RIoTlNc

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 20. - Serious revolts have broken out in a number of Russian cities, following the action of the czar in proroguing the Duma, 1t was reported today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
pRoseEcroR DROWNED.

FAIRBANKS. Sept 20. - An un- known prospector was reported have drowned in the Tolovana river by his boat overturning. The body has not been recovered
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
canadlana Mlx ln Loan

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.- Canadian Finance Minister White has joined the French and English commission in conference in New York over the exchange situation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
pOIINnRAkE

Miss Dora Polly. Of Langley, Wash ington. and Geogre L. Drake of the forest service were married last night shortly after the arrival of the JeR- erson. on which the bride came North
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
Minino Men Meet.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 20.- The American Mining Congress opening its eighteenth annual session this morning. Robert A. Kinzie, P. R. Bradley and B. l.. Thane, delegates from Alaska, were present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
ACCOUNTANTS MEET.

SEATTLE. Sept. 2O.-The American Association of Public Accountants met in annual convention in the Wash ington Hotel this morning with ac- countants from large concerns throughout the country present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
BULGARIA ASKED
 FOR A SHOWDOWN

PARIS, Sept. 2O.-Tbe entente al- lies have presented a joint note to the Bulgarian government, asking in effect that 1t declare itself as between them and the central powers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
JOHN D. AT TRINIDAD.

TRINIDAD. Colo, Sept 20. - John h. Rockefeller Jr.. arrived here to- day for an inspection of the Cobra do Fuel & Iron Company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
MONTANA COPPER MAN
 MOVES TO NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-c. F. Kel- ley. vice-president of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company will change his headquarters from Butte to New York City.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
oR. BROOKS RETURNS.

FAIRBANKS. Sept. 2O.-Dr Alfred F. Brooks, chief of the Alaska diyis- ion of the geological survey, left for lhe coast Friday. by steamer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
NEW STEAMSHIP LINE
 FOR NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Sept. 2O.- An an- nouncement is made in Madrid that a new steamship line between Vigo, Spain and New York is to be estab' lished
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
WESTERN RAILROAD
 GIVES BIG WAR ORDER

CHICAGO. Sept. 2O.-The Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe has placed with the Illinois Steel Company an order for 8OOOO tons of rails.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-Alaska Gold closed today at 9Sss, Chino 447s, Ray 21M. Utah Copper 661k, Butte and Su- perior at 60. Copper is steady at IS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
NORWAY LOSES 4t SHIPS

CHRIsTIANA, Sept. 2O.- To date Norway has lost n ships valued at .s2,6OO.OOO as a result of mines or sub marine attacks
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
ALLIES TO MAKE
 A HEAVY ATTACK
 ON DARDANELLEs

LONDON, Sept 2O.-A Sofia dis patch declares that tho Allies are now gathering large forces including heavy artillery for general attack on the Dardanelles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
TWO MILLION TURKS
 ARE IN CAMPAIGN

BERLIN, Sept. 2O.-The Tageblatt quotes Enyer Pasha as saying that Turkey now has over two million men In the field.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
OHIO MEN GET Sso,ooo,ooo CONTRACT
 FROM RUSslANs

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 2O.-Can- ton. O., and Cleveland capitalists have closed a contract with Russia for B. 100000 rifles valued at Ss0,O0O,00O.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-20
|. O. O. F. CONVENE.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 2O-The annual convention of the sovereign grand lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, opened here today.