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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
GERMANY EXPECTED
 TO BECOME ACTIVE
..-

LONDON. April 13.-Germany is ex- pectod to make the next move in the military field and some bis stroke in the east or west is thought likely be- fore allies attempt their general spring advance. According Co Peuograd re- ports the Kaiser is planning a new campaign to offset the fall of Prze- mysl and meet the situation in the Dardanelles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
GOVERNOR APPROVES
 LlauoR REFERENDUM

While a photographer clicked it's record. and in the presence of Representative c, K. Snow. author of the measure, and Sen ator Willard. and Represents tives Burns and Shoup, Gov. J. F. A. Strong today at 12:30 ap- pended his signature to House Bnl 52. designating November 1916. as the date on which Alaskans will vote yes or no on prohibition. Two pens were used, both Of which were carved from native ivory. One of the pens will be sent to the mother of tho Governors secretary Mrs. T. A. shorthill of Tacoma, who organized at Skagway in the late nineties the first w. c. T. U. in Alaska.
 The Legislature was advised this afternoon, of the Cover nor's approval Of the bill, and also that he had signed H. B. Bnl 12. the Noon mechanics lien law. extending the time for filing from 30 to 50 days. and Fl. B. 13, by Representative Snow making Che S'hour day apply to all branches oI mining in Alaska . a4
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
BIG COMPRESSOR
 FOR PERSEVERANCE

A duplicate ot the large Nor0erg air compressor has been ordered for the Perseverance division Of che Alas ka Castineau properties. and is ex- pected on an early boat from che south
 This unit will have displacement Of 2S.000 cu. it.. of air per minute. and win be directly driven by $40 h.p G neral Electric motor it will be installed in ,he same buildnig as the present compressor. the necessary arrangements as to foundation pip ing, etc.. having been made at che time the first compressor was install ed
 This installation will bring che to' tal capacity ot compressed air up Co $500 cu. ft. per minute. This includes Che capacity or the compressor now at the mouth ol tao Sheep creel, tunnel And it is expected thaf this capacity win be sufficient for mining ten or twelve thousand tons Of ore per day
 ...
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
AMERICAN COMPANY
 TO MAKE oYssTUfFs

NEW YORK. April l5.-rhe United States Dye and Chemical Company. new corporation. has leased che plant Of the Keeuan Paint G Color Works at Stamford. Conn The plant compr.s- cs 15 buildings and covers five acres. The company declares its intention IS Go supply che American market with che dyestuiis tha. before the war were supplied by Germany
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
SWEDISH QUEEN RETURNS
 TO BERLIN FOR HEALTH

LONDON. April l8.-Queen Victoria Of Sweden has gone to Berlin to live with her mother. It is said that the former is afflicted with incipient tu- berculosis. the climate of Sweden not agreeing with her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
 STRIKE AIT
 RUSSIANS

PETRoeRAD, April ts. - A new German offensive movement, accom- panied by a renewal of the lombard ment of the fortress Of ossOwetz, and strong infantry attacks has been launched from suwalki aouthward to- ward the vlstola river. Dispatches received today recountins the move ment gay that floating fire rafts and inccndIary bombs have been used in connection with the attacka.
 Avlators have also elrcIed over the ossowetz, dropping bombs.
 lncerdlary bombo have been fired on ossowetz, and fire rafts hoated down the eierbrlsa river against the forte. The rafts were sent to the bottom by Russian guno.
 Dispatches from Jadvabno that the Germans have delivered several stub born attacks against the Russian trenches. The attack wac preceded by shower of hand arenades upon the slav petitions.
 Ail the attacks were repulsed with heavy losses.
 Near suwalM four German guns and many prisoners were captured from the attacking forceo. INVASION CONTINUES SUCCESS.
 FILL.
 The Russian invasion of Hungary is continuina its successful advance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
BRITISH SHOE FACTORIES
 ABE AFTER ORDERS

LONDON. April 1s. - British shoe manufacturers have SO far caught up on war orders that they are asking the war office for further orders to keep them going. It is likely that many of them wiii turn to their regu. lar lines oi footwear with the re- suit that American manufacturers wii Hose this foreign business
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
FRANCE FINANCING
 SMALLER NATIONS
%

PARIS. April lS. - French Senate has passed a bill, which had already passed the Chamber Of Deputies, pro- viding for advancing to Siberia, Bel gium, Greece and Montenegro the sum of S27O,OOO.OOO
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
GERMANY PLANNING
 WIDER SUBMARINE FIELD

LONDON. April 13 Maadmilian Harden, lecmriug m Berlin says that as soon as Germany has succeeded m extending the radius of action Of the four bigger submarine types they can be used for the lavish laying of mines and England's mastery of the sea will be at on end
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
800 JAPANESE COAL
 MINERS ARE DROWNED

TOXIC, April 1s.-Three hundred were drowned in the Ube coal mine in the Shimonosed district last night when the underseas galleries of the mine collapsed and lot the ocean wa ter Into tho mine.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
ITALY NOW HAS MARTIAL
 LAW IN FULL EFFECT

ROME. April 1S.-Martial law has gone into effect throughout Italy While no proclamation may be issued, the military establishment will take over an telephone and telegraph lines, and the railroads.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
TO PICTURE HORRORS
 OF MODERN WAR

PARIS. April lS. - The Carnegie Peace Foundation plans taking moving pictures of fighting, with It's suffer ing. destruction of property, wounded and prisoners, and atrocities. Co be shown in the United States to instill in people the horror of war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
AUsTRo-eERMAN ARMY
 IS IN FULL RETREAT

ROME. April 1S.-The Russian em- bassy has received Petrograd dis. patct stating that the Austro.German army in the Carpathians and northern Hungary is in full retreat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
-FleHTINo CONTINUES IN WEST.

LONDON, April fs.-Flshtng con- tlnues along the west front, with the point of most intense contact still in the region between the Mouse and Moselle rivera.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13

 RETALIATE
 ON ENGLISH

AMSTERDAM. April ls.-rhe Ger man government has omciaily an. nounced that ii has imprisoned Ss British officers in reprisal for Che treatment of German submarine pris- oners in England. The British otii- cers are being kept in solitary con- nnement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13

The resolution further provides that che vote shall be canvassed and re ported by the canvassing board.
 Oppose Reservations.
 The Haines Democratic club has asked the legislature to memorialize Congress to remove the restrictions Y Of reservation placed upon the strip of SO rods lying and situated between an claims lying on navigable water ito the end that the same may be located. claimed and the title acQuir' ed by bona fde homesteaders. The communication from Haines was signed by President J. W. Combs, Manager Of Board s. Ragan and Sec retary Harry Combs.
 X memorial to the effect was intro duced in Che House by Representative Holland. and passed that body three days ago. This morning Senate committee recommended it for pass age.
 Other reports from committees, rec ommending that measures be passed. were filed this morning as follows:
 Measures Favored.
 H g. DO. local government oi na- tive villages.
 Fl. E. ff. Incorporation Of second class cities.
 r. B. 46. abolishing capital punish ment
 T. B 4S. punishing carnal degener- acy
 S. B. 44. the committee on educa- tions school bill, providing uniform system.
 ln the House:
 H. B. 56. prohibiting aliens from fishing in the waters Of Alaska
 F. J. M. 1S. asking that the laws re- iating to game and tur-bearing animals be placed under the legislatures con- troi
 Settle Lawyer cucstion.
 The special committee comprising Senators Hubbard. Willard and Sulz- CT and Representatives Shoup. Burns and Daly. to report on House Concur rent Resolution s. and S. J. R. 6. re- garding the selection of legal counsel and prosecutors. for the Territory. re- ported today. recommending that the former measure be withdrawn, and substituted by the Willard resolution.
 The resolution recommended pro vides that the board which is created shall have authority to employ one or more attorneys in the various judi cial divisions. to enforce the Territor. ial laws, and power to remove for cause any or all Of the attorneys is vested in Che board. The latter con- sists of the Governor. Secretary and Treasurer The board shall decide what matters are to be prosecuted or defended.
 The judiciary committees of the two Houses of the legislature arc Co make the appointments, and the resolution provides that if the committees fail Go make the appointments within tS hours after the passage Of the reso- iution. the Governor shall then name the attorneys. and the board shall fx the compensation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
cARRANzA ORDERS
 s7ooo,ooo CARTRIDGES

NEW ORLEANS. April lS. Gen. Carranza placed an order with local dealers today for SLOO000O rounds Of ammunition for machine and rifle car trldges.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
AUSTRIA ASKS POPE
 TO AID IN PEACE

GENEVA. April 1S.-lt is again re- ported in advices received here from Rome that Austria has asked the Pope to obtain peace proposals
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
PRIZE FOR DESTROYING
 GERMAN ZEPPELIN
- WT'ITITFI' -' 

PARIS. April 13.-The Matin has of- cred a prize Of 25,OOo francs C$5OOO) for the first aviator who brings down zeppelin in Paris intrenched camp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
oNE ANERIcAN coNcERN
eETs sIe CONTRACT

NEW YORK. April l9.- The Cruci- bie Steel company. has got contract for ammunition and war materials amounung co Sl50Oo000o.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
.PRoPHETEss SAYS GERMANY
 WILL BECOME REPUBLIC

PARIS. April 18.-Mme dc Thebes' French prophecies predicts that the European war will end in July 1915. and that Germany will become a re. public
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13
aERMANY To Nggs FERTILIzER

wAsHINGToN April i3-Efforts of the United States government to obtain concessions from Germany which would permit the importation of Geman3 pQtash fertilizer have failed Gasmany will make no alteration on her embargo
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13

An ~ad" in The Empire reaches ev eybody-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13

The Russian invasion of Hungary is continuing its successful advance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-13

The resolution further provides that the vote shall be canvassed and re- ported by the canvassing board.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-03-25
THE WORLD'S FOURTH ANNUAL
Jewel Ranges, McDougall Cabl-
nets and New Century Refrigerators
t the Domestic Science School

N Because supreme their ne-to Mrs. Vaughn
they represent the furnishings Of Model Kitchen they
will make yours the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
CATTLE OR TICKS?

Asking farmers whether they desire
TO feed cattle or ticks. the United
states Department OF Agriculture is
about to embark on a spectacular cam
pairn throughout the tick-infestcd re-
gion of the South to arouse farmers
to take the steps that will stop the
annual tribute OF $4,000, 900 now be-
ing paid TO the tick. Attractively coll
"red and illustrated literature will be
used in this work.
AS tho result of the antitick cam
pnign, onc-third OF the tick infested
area OF the South. a region as large as
.he German empire. hns been cleared
since 1906, but II is now desired "a
ush the work much more rapidly than
in the past, rs the country needs tho
meat the South could profltably supply
If the tick were banishcd, and tn,
South needs the dollars that will roll
in when the tick goes out
The department stands ready 10 co.
operate with any county that wishe,
| to engage In this work Agents OF IN,
southern Railways agricultural do.
partment will also aid farmers In war.
ling on the tick wherever possible
and will cooperate with all aRencie,
engaging In this work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
WHOLE FRUIT FOR EXHIBITION

The preparation OF fruit in glass for
exposition purposes is only success
fully accomplished by few who have
| made a study of 1t. There are certain
fixed formulas in use, and practice
makes perfect.
follow:
II is very necessary that the fruit he
frst properly prepared. Do not handle
! the fruit with the bare hands, wear Il
pair of soft WOODEN gloves: clip the
fruit from the vine tree. leaving
the stem. Wash il under spray or
hose of cold water to remove all dust
or foreign matter: hang by the stem
until thoroughly dry. Be sure to Sc
lcct perfect specimens, placing them
in the preserving liquid twenty-four to
fortN-ciEht hours. Before thoroughly
ripcncd have your Jars cleaned and
ready. also preserving liquids proper
~ prepared before gathering your
fruit. After fruits are prepared set in
u cool. dark place. Always use distilled
or boiled water. hut never rain water
Don't get discouraged IL the first at :
tempt does not prove successful, but
Keep experimenting until YOU do sue
coed Don't fail TO properly label the
specimens. giving name. variety, where
and by whom produced
The formulas follow:
For berries and all fruits-Clear
water white kerosene is frequently
used with good results with straw
berries. hlackberrics raspbcrrics and
currants he sure that no drops of
water remain on the berries.
All fruits and veGetables--To every
gallon of water add one-half ounce
| corrosive Sublimatc This has given
| good satisfaction with nearly all kinds
| OF fruit and vegetables. and should II
become cloudcd or dim can be renewed
! Must he handled with caution, as II is
rank poison. Peas placed in Jars with
pods cracked open make nice dis
| play.
| For firm. smoth- skinned fruits-To
! every gallon OF water add one quart of
| glucose and one-half ounce Tornado
| hyde. This does we'll for pears,
peaches. pruncs grapes. cherries. cur
rants and coosebcrricS, but not for
} logan berries, black or raspberries
For light -colored fruit-To every
. gallon OF water add two ounces car
, Donate of soda. six and a half ounces
/ potassium nitrate (saltpeter), one and
- half ounces glyccrn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
Cnre of Eggs on Firms.

With view to determining the
causes of the great loss In eggs. the
United States Department OF Agricul-
'ure undertook Il thorough invcstiea-
u"n Of the problem. The results OF
apartments conducted In Kansas To
determine what deterioration took
place in eggs when retained under
typical conditions on the farms in the
country store and during transporta-
ton. are given here
The field chosen for tho work was
ne where the production and market
:hp or eggs was an important factor
" location whcr, the cooperation Of
several farmers could be secured and
" town that was far enough from q
central collecting point SO that the
effect of typical transportation condi-
IONS could he observed. The eggs
were collected ut a stated time each
'i;'y from several farms and every
c:,;: fertile or lnfcrtilc. was supposed
1" be absolutely fresh when entered
IN The experiments
Tho different tests included keeping
cggS in dwelling house in cyclone
cave, IN nests provided for laying hens,
eggs placed under sitting hen. under
'"rncrih, IN reg IN weeds or under
brush. In nest ia strawstack. and in
stolen nests for periods varying from
TWO 10 seven DAYS
rho tests "muhaSizcd the fact that
inicrti'c "%rs Keep better than fertile.
Du"-thrd "f the annual loss in cEGs
- due to blood rings" 4 blood ring
- caused by tho development and sub
>"Qu"ut death az the embryo Of a fer
Tile "rr subjected TO heat No embryo
can develop in an infcrtilc egg. no
matter how l"n@ II may be subjected
= I" bcat. Unless cooled At once and
Kent cool. fertile egg vii! spoil In
hot weather almost - quickly as raw
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
SPECULATION TAKES ON
MORE VIOLENT PHASE
In Six Dnys transactions Reach rnor
NOUS Total Of ACKNOWLEDGMENT
inSs of Danger

NEW YORK. October REORGANIZATION
IN war stocks took on a more violent
Phase last week. transactions totalinp
about sS.25o.000 for the six DAYS. while
sales of bonds, at par value. apnroxi-
mated S30,000,000 exclusive OF nrivatc
transa ctions.
Conservative counsels against Tho
dangers or such reckless Operations az
featured very considerable part OF
the trading appeared 10 go UNDECIDED
IL is significant. however, that lend
ers OF money exercised severe discrim-
nation toward collateral in loans.
Speculation was stimulated by the
agreement on the half-billion- dollar
loan to Great Britain and France The
amount proved to he the minimum ex-
pected, and the cost to the borrowers
was much higher than expected 1t
was reported that London Joint stock
banks also were to be large borrowers
from New York banks to supplement
the purpose Of the government loan
Two significant features of tho stock
market situation were found In the
continued backwardness Of railroad
shares and the state Of the bond mar
ket. Investment issues arc holding
their own, but that Is about all that
can be said for this class OF securities
international conditions hardly were
market factor aside from the inter-
est manifested in the new offensive Of
the allies along the western front Of
the war area.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
Weekly Bureau of In
formation for All Who
Till the Soil or Are In
tcyested in Making Homes
POULTRY EDUCATION BOOTH
AT VIRGINIA STATE FAIR

Visitors to the Virginia state Fair
whether interested in poultry from the
standpoint Of the producer or the
standpoint OF the consumer, should not
fail to see the Poultry Educational ZEN
hibit in the Farm Demonstration build
inE.
This educational booth is erected by
the United states Department OF Agri-
culture. Bureau OF Animal Industry. In
co-opcration with the Virginia Poly
tcchniC Institute. OF HlackshurE. and
is a graphic Illustration of Farmers
Bulletin No. SIS. Hints 10 Poultry
Raisers."
Besides the educational booth there
Will hc an exhibit of pure bred poultry
raised by the members of the Boys and
Girls Poultry Clubs of Virginia. over
lon chickens having been entered.
Among the interesting features of
the educational booth will e a set of
maps showing the progress OF the
Poultry Club Work in Virginia during
trations OF the Poultry Club work.
There Will also be displayed models
of poultry houses. and home made
tive of packing and grading of eggs,
and photographs of methods OF prepar-
ing poultry for market will nc of in
tercst 10 the housekceper. This booth.
in short. viii cover most phases of the
poultry industry. and persons visit =
in. it can not fail 10 be benefited.
'sNe:c will he Il number of helpful
poultry bulletins on hand for free dis
tribuiion. and some one will be pres
ent to give information and advice TO
any interested in poultry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
NEWS OF ASHLAND

ASHLAND, VA. October 3-The
Civic Improvement League held its
first fall meeting on Friday afternoon
in the school auditorium with a good
ing. officers for the coming year were
elected as follows: president. Mrs. IT.
NJ. Jones: vicc-prcsident, Mrs. j. q.
hughes; treasurer, Mrs Nelson
Vaughan: secretary, Mrs. j. II. Harris;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. S. a.
Luck.
Miss Julia Weisiger was hostess on
Thursday at an attractive card party.
hand cuchre was played and Mrs.
r. H. Wright won the prize.
Miss Carolyn Marsh, OF Catawba. was
guest Of honor on Saturday afternoon
when Mrs. Overton Howard enter
tanned at cards. The house was de-
Howard was assisted by Miss Ethel
Howard and Virginia Bagby in serv-
ing refreshments.
Tho following officers have been
elected by the Young Woman's Literary
Club for the coming year: president.
president. Mrs. w. NJ. Jones; second
vice-president, Miss Lee Goodwin;
secretary, Miss Marguerite Wightman;
treasurer, Mrs. Jones Hunter; librarian,
Miss Katherine Kent: program com
mittee, Mrs. Harley Howe. Miss Sea-
brook Midyette, Miss Mary Goodwin
Miss Minnie Bolton and Mrs. Laurie
Smith. The first meeting will be held
on October Z, in Hanover Club.
Cards have been received here an
nouncing the approaching marriage OF
Miss Ann Macon Turner to DIR. Percy
Rrantley Walton, OF Richmond. Miss
Turner Is a niece of Mrs. c. L. Potts
and has many friends in Ashland.
Rally Day and Missionary Day were
observed at the Ashland Baptist Church
to-day In connection with the Go-to-
Sundays School Campaign which the
Baptists of Virginia have inaugurated
A special program was given and an
| Offering taken up for state missions
Mrs. Carrie Hartsook left to-day tc
visit her son and daughtcr-in law. Mr.
and Mrs. E. L. Hartsook, Jr., in West
Virpinfa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
GOING TO STATE FAIR?

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state FAN 10. ,.. N.~t,.. ,..rnli,. So,
Fair" n vIt . , go ia ~
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rnan % ,,ica.ur. and r..ra,,j ~,
70 yisi, IN. ,rirps INA. J.r ;, ~
line ,ou arc roNovi.,. Il. .,,,t.c
,oi, 49,. ir,.rcs,.o ~, i,..
attention m tf,. b.,, ,,,, ~,
Studv ,ho br..ds .h., .r. 5,.rn
STUDY .sreriall, ,g ,., ,t,
raised these hoo a., NM,
methods they hay. ya.l T., ,,od,,.
prize winners and s., Il SOM. ~ So,
methods cannot rr,r,.t-, no ;.,
ductd on Your farm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
CHEERING NEWS FROM THE
BRIGHT TOBACCO MARKETS
While Receipts for Week Were Not
Large, Prices Put Seller In
High Glce.

All OF the loose leaf tobacco mar
kets Of the bright belt. both in Vir-
ginia and North Carolina, are in full
past. although the weather conditions
Tor the past week, and the fact that
the farmers are very busy housing and
curing the last OF the crop prevented
large deliveries.
The dark markets are yet to get
busy. although Lynchburg and Peters
burg arc doing some business. Farm
Ville' blackstone and others arc yet to
be heard from. The Richmond ware
housemen have decided not to open up
Tor auction sales until after the State
Fair. and they have set Tuesday the
18th az the opening day. They already
nave advices of large deliveries for tn.
sales OF that day. weather conditions
being favorable for stripping between
now and then.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
The DnnvilIc Mnrkct.

DANFlLLE. VA, October 3-Thc
movement OF the old belt crop has been
later than usual this year, which is
due to the latcness Of crop and other
causes. During the month of Septcm-
Der there was sold only 245.533 pounds
on this market ut an average OF S6S7
per 100 pounds. There has hardly been
enough of the new sold up to this
time to Justify a definite decision as to
the character of the crop. But Judging
from the various sources OF inforna-
tion and observation. it may safely be
said that there will be but little very
low grade. and large proportion OF
good ripe tobaccos of medium to good
quality. and lacking in the high color
OF the past several crops. That part
or the crop housed before the rains
VIII show the best color. Not more
than 20 per cent of the old belt crop
was cut before the rains
Prices show an advance over the
opening sales at the first Of the sea-
son. and the indications are that they
VIII be much more remunerative to the
farmers than they appear TO have an
ticipatcd. Heavy sales are not antIci-
pated before about two weeks. till the
farmers have had time to finish curing
ana TO commence stripping.
1t is suspected that considerable trad
ing has been going on in old redricd 20
paccos In quiet way. At all events.
holders of 1913 crop stocks are wear
ing more cheerful faces