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The weekly soliphone., 1915-08-06
GERMANY PREPARED
FOR FINISH FIGHT
Secretary of Treasury Says Re-
sources Inexhaustible-Confi-
dence Is Unabated,

Berlin, Aug. DIR. Karl Helff-
erich, secretary of the imperial
treasury, has prepared for the
Associated Press q signed statement
on German economic and financial
affairs as he views them at the
end of the first year of war. The
statement reads:
''The economic and financial fea-
lures of the first year Of the war
are, in my opinion, the following:
First. The British starvation
war has failed. Once aud for all it
has been proven that our domestic
production of foodstuffs, bread card
system and maximum prices assure
even to the poorest tho necessary
supply Of food and that ct prices
lower than prevailing in Great
Britain.
Second. Nor can we be 'starv-
ed out in raw materials. The diff
ficulties cast in the way of the i'm
portation of raw materials, in VIC
lation of international law, are I'M
pleasant for us, but are not fatal.
We have in our own country an am
Pile supply of the most important
raw materials-coal and iron-and
of others we have on hand, unman-
ufactured or manufactured, great
supplies which with the economical
employment thereof insured by our
methods of organization, are vir-
tually inexhaustible.
Third. The spectre of unem-
ployment has banished. There is
more work than workers. The war
has proved itself to be a greater
employer of labor than our export
trade was.
Fourth So far as finances are
concerned, Germany will carry the
war through for an unlimited time.
We produce in our own country
virtually everything needed for war.
Thus expenditures for var purposes
resolve themselves into savings.
hese again are at the empire s
disposition, as payments on the war
'ons and deposits are flowing into
the banks and savings institutions
more plentifully than. in times of
peace. The total of deposits today,
otter more than $4,000, 100000 has
heen paid on war loans. is higher
than at the outbreak of the war.
The gold reserve of the Reichsbank
has almost doubled since war be-
gan. Notes and deposits in the
Reichsbank covered by gold are
80 ID per cent against 26.7 per
The weekly soliphone., 1915-08-06

While Horace Williams, a negro,
was driving two mules hitched to
a wagon loaded with stave bolts
across the bridge which spans the
St. Francis river at Marked Tree,
portion of the bridge gave way.
Mules, negro and wagon dropped IS
feet into the river, but luckily the
bridge flooring gave way at both
ends, and when it fell into the riv-
er it acted as a float which saved
the lives of the mules and the man.
The wagon was badly damaged.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-08-06
CONTEMPLATION.

To the City Council:
We, the undersigned citizens and
taxpayers of the city of Paragould,
respectfully petition your body to
district embracing Garland and 9TH
er streets in said city, and for
cause state:
That a majority of the people
living in said proposed district do
not want it, because they are not
at the present time able to bear the
expense.
That the only reasonable or
equitable cause for public improve
ment is that the property embraced
in the improvement district will be
benefited Any public improve
ment resulting in actual damage 20
property owners in such district is
confiscation and wrong.
That there are several property
owners in said proposed district who
are unable to pay the cost of tho
proposed improvement.
That said, proposed improvement
is unnecessary, and of no practical
benefit to the city.
Wherefore, we respectfully ask
that the council refuse said petit
ton.
(Signed) Mrs. Belle Sloan, Mrs,
Lena Judkins, Mrs. Jessie Dick
inson, John B. Dover. Chas. Z.
Grogan, Jas. A. Hays, A. W. Fligor,
Dr. A. G. Clyne (by w. w. Bandyl
Or. ]. r. Black (by w. w. Bandy)
Mrs. Harriet A. Martin, L. j.
Empfield, r. E. Lackner, j. G. Nc
Kenzie, E. G. Norvell, c. A. Dal'-
ton, A. l.. Bradburn, 0. Wilson
Ida M. Bandy, Mrs. A. V. Hamp
ton, Mary E. Lackner, Mrs. Estelle
B. Cole, Mrs. w. ]. McCracken.
Marked Tree, Ark, 1915.
Hon w w Randy
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Moblev Reflected.

Little Rock, Aug. Especial to
The Press)-H. S. MObley, presi-
dent of the Arkansas Farmers I'm
ion against whom there had been
made a fight in the state conven-
ton now in session, was reelected
president Of the organization this
morning.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-08-06

Paragould, Ark, July 30, 1915.
w. w. Bandy, Esq.
Dear Sir:-Yours of 28th re-
ceived. 1 am unalterably opposed
to paving at present where it would
involve my lot on South Second
street. If convenient for you to
do so you may represent me at any
meeting that occurs relative to the
matter. Yours very truly,
A. G. CLYNE.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-08-06
GERMANY DEDNIES
TREATY BREACHEt
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CONTINUED from page one)
wheat, destined to England, was
contra band, the ship was liable tC
confiscation, and that as an at
tempt to take the prize into a
German port would have imperiled
her captor, the destruction of the
Frye was according to general
principles of international law
1.-The right of sinking" says the
German note, lis not mentioned in
the treaty, and is therefore neither
expressly permitted nor expressly
prohibited, so that on this point
the party stipulations must be sup
plemented by the general rules OF
international law. 1t is not
disputed by the American govern
ment, that, according to the gen
elal principles of international law
belligerent is authorized in sink
ing neutral vessels under almost
any conditions for carrying con-
traband."
The note argues at length for the
German Interpretation CT the dis
puted treaty provisions, contending
that it's intent is to establish rea-
sonable compromise between the
military interests of the belligerent
contracting party and the CONNER
cial interests of the neutral party.
ION the one hand" says the
note, 1.-The belligerent party is to
have the right to prevent the trans
portation of war supplies to his ad-
versaries, even when carried on
vessels Of the neutral party; on the
other hand, the commerce and nav
igation Of the neutral is to be in
terfered with as little as possible by
the measure necessary for such pre-
vention, and reasonable compensa-
ton is to be paid for any inconven-
fence or damage which may, new
ertheless, ensue from the proceed
ing of the belligerent party"
That, in short, is Germany's ar
gument, based on her interpreta-
ton of the treaty, and TO that the
view of the United States is
squarely opposed. Payment for the
Frye in the manner suggested
would not affect the question OF
rights under the treaty.
A German prize court on July
10 held the imperial government
for damages, but fixed no amount,
since the United States declined to
become a party to the proceeding
demanding settlement by diplomacy
under the treaty.
The case of the American steam
err Leelanaw, recently sunk by a
German submarine, is parallel tC
the Frye case. 1t now is in the
preliminary stages of diplomatic ne
gotiations.
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at hand the doctor is out of the
city and Mrs. Black wishes to ad-
wise you that they are opposed to
same at present, AS they want to see
the results of the other paving.
Trusting you will oppose same for
us, Yours very truly,
DIR. J. R. BLACK,
BY John Drummer.
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tn the Public.

II feel that / owe the manufac-
turers of Chamberlain's Collie, ChOl-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy word
of gratitude" writes Mrs. T. N.
whitehall, Wowanda, N. Y. when
| began taking this medicine l was
/ ngreat pain and feeling terribly
sick, due to an attack Of summer
complaint. After taking a dose OF
it ! had not long to wait for relief
as it benefited me almost immedi-
ately." For sale by all dealers.
*tf
The weekly soliphone., 1915-08-06

Washington, August 4.-Elabor-
ate statistics have been assembled
by the state department to refute
the British assumption that in
creased expectations from the Unit
ed States to Holland and Scandi-
navian countries indicate that some
of these goods are finding their way
into Germany and Austria. The
figures will be included in pre-
liminary draft being prepared for
President Wilson of the reply to the
three British notes made public yes
terday.
A study of trade conditions be-
tween the United States and neu-
trail European countries has been
made by the State department and
Investigations of Scandinavian and
Dutch trade by the department OF
commerce. A report from Consul
General Skinner at London also has
been received on the foreign trade
of Great Britain for the six months
ended June 80. 1t shows that ex-
ports to the Scandinavian countries
and Holland have increased since
the war began along the same line
as American exports to those coun-
tries.
The state department will con-
tend that there can be no more
assumption that American goods
going to these neutral countries are
bound for Germany than that Brit
ish goods exported there will reach
Great Britain's enemies.
The London report showed that
while Great Birtain's exports de-
creased materially in the first six
months of 1915, as compared to
the same period of 1914, imports
increased. Re-exports during June,
The weekly soliphone., 1915-08-06

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The weekly soliphone., 1915-08-06

Good coffee at IL Lee pound.
Ellis Grocery. 1t
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Marked Tree, Ark, 7-29-15.
Hon. w. w. Bandy,
Paragould, Ark.
Dear Sir:-Your recent favor
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
ISLAND FERRY COMPANY TO HAVE
 WAITING ROOM

The Island Ferry company has let a contract for the immediate con- struction of waiting room on Cash Coles dock where the company's fer ry boats land from Douglas and Thane. The contract was let to L. T. Rock today. and construction work will begin at once.
 The waiting room will be construct ed for the accommodation of the fer ry passengers. and will be heated and provided with a telephone. There will also be a room where parcels and baggage may be checked The pur- pose is to make 1t a place where fer Try patrons will be comfortable while waiting for the time for the ferry to depart. There will be seats and all the necessary conveniences.
 New Boat on Run Soon.
 c. P Morgan and R. B. Cochran, proprietors of the Island Ferry com pany. announced today that their new boat, the Gent, will be in com mission in a few days.
 "The Gent is a fine, classy and CO., modious craft just suited for the castineau channel service" said Morgan and Cochran today. "She is 30 feet long and will accommodate from 75 to 100 passengers"
 "It is our purpose to continue the 15 cent rate" they said today, mot withstauding the improvement Of our service"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
GERMANY MAY BUY
 WAR SUPPLIES IN
 THE UNITED STATES

NEW YORK. Sept. Tt is stated on good authority here that German agents will soon make a campaign in behalf of their country to purchase the entire output of American amniu- milton factories. on the theory that they cannot manufacture munitions for the Allies if engaged on supplies for Germany. and. 1t is stated. Ger many can use the ammunition later or sell 1t.
 Germany Purchasing Abroad
 AMSTERDAM, Sept. 1.-Comment- ing upon disclosures that Germany is purchasing supplies abroad as well as the Allies. and in defence of the German efforts to obtain war supplies in the United States, the Frankfort zeitung says:
 "That we are trying to purchase abroad what we may need during the war and for the war; and what oth- erwise would presumably fall into the hands of our enemy. is SO obvious that disclosures along this line are simply comical The United States has declared officially and expressly that 1t lies in the nature of neutrality to sell arms and ammunition to us as well as to our enemies"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
INVADERS SLOWED UP
 IN RUSSIA

LONDON, Sept. 1. - Germany's plan for driving three wedges into the Russian defensive lines is be- ing carried forward but not with the same speed as marked the Teutonic sweep over Poland.
 Riga Is almost isolated and unless the Russians soon throw heavy forces against Field Marshal yon Hinden- burg's exposed flank, this port must fall into the hand of the invaders.
 in eastern Galicia the Russians have turned on their pursuers and have in- hicted heavy losses on the Austro- German troops A statement from Petrograd says that along the Stripa river the Russians. in one attack, took 5000 of the enemy prisoners, in ad- dition to 30 cannon and 34 machine guns.
 In the western theatre for the past six days a rain of shells from the French guns has been poured on the German trenches. The object of this unusual artillery attack has not been disclosed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
AmerIea eettlna RIeh Eaat

LONDON. Sept l. Sir George
 Paish says in connection with the present exchange situation: For six months ending with June Ameri- cas- imports were reduced some S1l5,- 100000. Her exports expanded some $645. 100000. Her tourist expendi- lures. which normally are at least S2OO.OOO0OO a year. were practically nothing. Thus America had a balance in favor of her in the neighborhood of SsOO.OOO.O0O more than in the first six months of 1914. After allowing for all outgoings, trade balance in fa- vor of American people in the first half of 1915 was nearly S7O0.00O,0 900 and they took payment of this vast sui in about S120,000O0O in gold and the balance in credits and securities. In the next six months the balance of exports over imports in favor of the United States, after allowing for all outgoings. for interest and service. is probably S1.OOO. 100000 It conceiv- ably may reach a still greater figure. "
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
STERLING DROPS
 TO $4.5O ON
 STOCK EXCHANGE

NEW YORK. Sept. l. - English money, already depreciated to figures without parallel in the history took another phenominal drop today when pounds sterling went down to S4.5O within the first hours dealings, a break of 55< cents over night
 It is now feared that the bottom has not been reached in foreign exchange, and that it will become SO low as se- riously to effect expectations.
 New York bankers have again sent an urgent suggestion that Great Brit ain announce immediately that 1t will be the government policy to place a short term bond issue on the Ameri- can market.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
c. F. ARMSTRONG
 DIES AT SEATTLE

c. F. Armstrong who two weeks ago was taken to Seattle in a dying condition, lived only five days after he reached a Seattle hospital. Death was due to goitre and bronchial trou- ble. He had undergone treatment here for two weeks prior to his de- parture for Seattle.
 During his last hours Mrs. Arm strong was with him, having gone to Seattle from her home in Aberdeen, Wash, on receipt of news of his con dition. Mir. Armstrong formerly was in the sheet metal business in Aber- deen but went through bankruptcy a year ago. and came to Alaska. He worked for c. K. Gilbert. and later in the Thane and Alaska-Juneau millG, when ill-health forced him from his work. He was about 55 years of age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
ROAD WORK IS NOW
 BEING CARRIED ON

John zug and J. C. Hayes, of the Alaska road commission, returned on the Dolphin today from Ketchikan, and will proceed to Skagway and Sit. ka. for a round trip. when the Dol phln continues north this afternoon.
 Mir. zug declares that part of the federal appropriation for road work in Southeastern Alaska is being used in making repairs on the portage road, Prince of Wales Island At Ketchi. kan the Territorial forest reserve ai- lotment is being used to build a road to Charcoal Point, under the super intendency of Foreman D. c. Austin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
CAPT. IRVING TO
 SAIL SEA AGAIN

Capt. John Irving, of Victoria, B. C., once owner of the Canadian Pa ciac Company. is about to return to steamboating, according to the White. horse Star.
 The Star says that Capt. Irving is now conducting negotiations for char tering a steamer due at Vancouver from some port in Europe this month and if his plans do not miscarry, he will put the steamer on the Vancou- ver-Australia run on which there is now a strong demand for freighters, owing to many ships having been taken over by the British govern ment in connection with the war. Capt. Irving says the exports from India have fallen off to the extent of fifty millions monthly through lack of steamers to handle the business.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
BRITAIN WILL
 SHIP $3OO,OOO,OOO
 TO UNITED STATES

LONDON. Sept. 1. - It was stated yesterday that Great Britain's first step to restore British credit in the United States will be to ship S8OQ,, 100000 in gold to the United States It is said that Great Britain has de- termined upon doing this before con- sidering the issuance of bonds. as the latter must have Parliamenfs sane ton and Parliament will not convene again until September 14 It is be- lieved that such a shipment would have a tendency to cause an advance in the price of American securities to such a point that British holders will be willing to sell them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
RUSSIAN DUMA
 SEEKS NEW LOAN

PETRoGRAD. Sept. l. - The Du- mas finance committee today pre- sented a bill extending the right of state banks to issue paper money. and to 1t was attached a statement which declared that the war has cost five billions of dollars this year. The report concludes: "The government must prepare the ground for another important loan in the foreign mar kets, to pay for material purchased abroad, but in view of our agree ment with our allies there is no doubt of our success in this direc- tion."
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
GIGANTIC JAPANESE CAMPAIGN P-ENNED BARON IIINIS
BUl6AR GETS CONCESSIONS
 ATHENS SAYS

PARIS, Sept. 1.-The Serbian gov eiument has informed Greece that 1t intends to comply with the requests Of the quadruple entente concerning concessions demanded by Bulgaria, says an Athens dispatch to Le Matin today.
 The news is taken here to indicate that Bulgaria cannot longer with stand the pressure of the diplomats of the Allies who are seeking to secure her pledge to enter the war on their side
 Newspaper dispatches from Sofia say the representatives of France, England, Italy and Russia are in al- most constant communication with the Bulgarian government officials.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
WASHINGTON STUDIES
 WESTERN CONDITIONS

NEW YORK. Sept. IA Washing ton special to the Sun says that all governmental departments have been aroused by disclosures of German ac- dvities in this country. The State Department experts are review the stories SO far as they relate to the manufacture and shipment of war mu- nitions The Labor Department is watching strikes and the Department Of Justice is watching for violations of neutrality. The Department of Ag- riculture is now said to understand explanation of the refusal of Ger many to ship beet sugar seed.
 The Sun says that it is believed in New York financial circles that 15.OO0.OOO German treasury notes, issued last March, and the S10.0OOO GOO war bonds subscribed for by the Ger man-Americans was for use only in the United States and that probably from S1O.OOO,OOO to S15.OOOOOO has al- ready been spent in the acquisition of factories, newspapers, press bureaus, moving pictures and in fomenting strikes and agitations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
SWITZERLAND MAY
 JOIN WITH GERMANY

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The State Department has received Q letter from the American minister at Berne which indicates that the Swiss goy- ernment is preparing to take sides in the European war with the Ger manic Allies. Switzerland resents the interference with it's trade by the QuadrupIe alliance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
LAPS WILL
 ASTONlSH
 I1E WORLD
BARON HAYAsHI

PARIS, Sept. 1.-what appears to be a strong intimation that Japan will cooperate in the campaign to force the Dardanelles is contained in an interview with Baron Hayashi, Japanese ambassador to Italy, tele- graphed to the Petit Parisien by it's correspondent at Rome.
 Baron Hayashi said: We must not allow our enemies to profit by in- formation about the movement of troops. We have not ceased to col laborate with our allies to the extent assigned to us and the world will be astonished when 1t knows what we have done, what we are going to do and what we are willing to do. The Russians are nearest to us and we can be the most useful to them.
 Rest assured, 1t is the greatest desire of Japan to assist in the sa. cred cause of civilization"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
GAR ROBBER IS CAUGHT AFTER
 SECOND RAID

SEATTLE, Sept. 1.-Fred Starr. the spectacled bandit who held up the same Queene Anne street car crew at the same spot and at the same hour of the night twice within a week, was captured today. He says he is sailor. S4 years old, and that he dodged dozen shots when he was being pursued.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
SWISS FILL WAR ORDERS

GENEVA, via Paris, Sept. l. - The Lausanne Gazette says the English government has recently placed large orders for ammunition, especially shells. with Swiss factories. supplying the raw material to the Swiss through France. and that thousands of Swiss watchmakers are engaged in making the more delicate parts of projectiles. Germany likewise has placed orders for intuition with Swiss manufacturers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
b OrozeoIa aodY.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l, - Fresh confirmation of the news that General Pascual Oroco was shot and killed af- ter being chased by Texas rangers and cavalrymen. reached the depart ment of justice today. Orozco's body is in the morgue at Van Horn, Texas, awaiting instructions from his rela- lives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
New York savs so. Too.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1. - American securities have come to New York since July 1st at the rate of S5O.OOO,- 900 a week Some authorities place the amount higher The total to ar- rive since January 1st are estimated to be between $7OO.OOOOOO and sSoO,- 100000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
WEALTHY CHINESE,
 HAVING INTERESTS
 IN ALASKA, SUICIDES

SEATTLE. Sept. 1.-Ah King. pic oneer of Seattle and reputed to be the wealthiest Chinese in the North west, committed suicide yesterday in Sacramento, Calif. 1t was announced by Chinese here today.
 King owned much Seattle real es- tate and had interests in six Alaska cannerles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
EVELYN SUED
 FOR DIVORCE

PITTSBURGH. Sept. 1.-suit for di- vorce from Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was filed here today by attorneys for Harry Kendall Thaw who present. ed it through a petition to Judge Reid. Thaw charges inndelity and names John Francis as correspondent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
PETERSBURG WILL GO
 DRY, CALLAHAN SAYS

That Petersburg will 80 dry at the second election called for September n. is the assertion of A. B. Callahan, who returned this morning. He rep resented the W. c. T. U. at the hear ing before Judge Jennings. He says the "drys" now have about 26 ma iorlty Of the votes there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
THOUSANDS SAW
 ALASKA PRODUCTS

SEATTLE. Sept. l. - The special bureau of exhibits of Alaska products which has been maintained in Fourth Avenue for several months by the Chamber of Commerce, was closed yesterday. The exhibit well served it's purpose, as thousands of tourists visited 1t during the summer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01
pAvIs-NosLE CASE

WAS BEGUN TODAY
 Upon the application of the de- fendants attorney, the case of Davis vs Noble which was heard in the land office this morning was contin- ued until September 18th. The ex- tension was allowed in order that sey- eral witnesses might be secured. This case arose over a dispute as to the ownership of a strip Of land be- tween the Davis homestead on the Salmon creek road and the land claim ed by Noble. the plaintiff charging that Noble has encroached upon his property. J. Fl. Cobb represents the Davis interests, Vim & Burton ap- bearing for the defense.