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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
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NOME. April i7.-The 1l-Alaslia ! Isweepstake race Is deeeloDing into l a uuelling neck and neck contest be. tween "scotty" Allan and Leonard Seppala. with the latter ,ll leading at Solomon by 45 minutee Solomon is S2 miles from Nome
 Seppala arrived at Solomon at l0.25 a. m.. total time 7S hours and 20 min utes
 Allan arrived there aL l1:l0 O. m-, total time 74 hours and 70 minutes
 seppala's dogs had heen aunering from sore feet and he placed muck lucks on them to protect them from the icy pebbles and rough snow.
 He gained four minutes on Allan in the race from Council.
 Allan Has Set Haek.
 Allan had a set back ct Council. Ai- ter leaving that place last night at lO:S0 o'clock for Timber light snow was falling and soon obscured the the trail at Fox river A miner had re- gently branched oii from che trail there to so up Fox river and one of Ailan's leaders, which wos running loose took the wrong scent and lead scotty's racers up Fox river. After running up the river for 9 short time Scotty noticed Che mistake and tied his dogs and ran niter the loose dos which circied around and started back to Council, Allan Tetlaed, go' hiR team and drove them back to Council catching the loader there He then de- cided to remain until dayliEht. He had made 20 useless miles in Che night and had been set back four hours. He left Council for Timber again at 2:bi o. ID.
 seppala's Team sutiere from Bad Feet
 seDpala's team, after reaching Coun. ell was found to be in bad shape, ne. cessitatng him to lay over for 2 hours and n minutes. leaving Council at 2:2s a. m.. a few minutes ahead Of AL Ian.
 The Council City Kennel Club team left Council at 3:10a. m.
 clooe Race to Timber.
 The hour of arrival and total time at Timber. 341 miles of round trip GOV cred. follows:
 seppala. arrived at 5:52 a. me to- tai time, 6S hours and S2 minutes
 Allan. arrived at 5:S6 a. m. total time 6S hours and S6 minutes.
 Council City team, arrived 6:5l a. u.. total time 69 hours and Sl minutes.
 Kittllsen was stin at Boston and Kjegstad was due at Timber at last reports.
 Accident May Defeat Allan.
 Allan looked like 9 sure winner last night, and ig he loses it will be due to losing the trail at Council.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
BULGARIA.
 10 JOIN
 A [ [ HE s

ROME April l7-That Bulgaria has about decided to enter the war on the side Of the Triple Entente powers Ia the substance of adviccs chat have been received here.
 This decision of Bulgaria is based upon the probability of the success of the Entente diplomatists in arranging for satisfactory division of adyan- tage in southeastern Europe and the consequent re-establishment Of the Balkan States agreement. Work has been progressing on this arrangement for monthrs, and substantial progress has been made duirng the last three weeks,
 Bulgaria has been the stumbling block
 It is believed that fl m Adriatic and territorial adjustment can be made that will be satisfactory to the Balkan States and Italy, that Roumania, Bull garia, Greece and Italy will join with Serbia and Montenegro in aiding the Allies in the war against Germany and Austria.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
GERMANS FIGHT
 HARD IN WEST

PARIS. April l7.-The Germans are making desperate efforts to recapture Les Eparges. taken recently by the French after severe fighting. The French troops continue to hold their positions, and the German attacking forces have suffered severe losses.
 There are signs of resuming actiyi- ties in various parts of the line in Bel gium and North France, but neither side has attacked in force yet Both sides. however. are strengthening their positions preparing against the day when the fighting is expected to break out in greater fury than has been wit messed since the beginning of the war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
J. $. WARSHIPS
 TO INVESTIGATE

WASHINGTON. April l7.-secreta- ry Of the Navy Josephus Daniels an- today that Admiral Thomas B.. Howard. commanding the Pacific fleet, had diverted the cruisers New Orleans to Turtle Bay to investigate the oc. tivities of the Japanese warships in that section The New Orleans was enroute from San Diego to Mazatlan when ordered to Turtle Bay
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
IS RENAMED
 TREASURER


 Wastein C. Smith. Territorial Treasurer. yesterday was appointed to office by Gov. J. P. A. Strong. who named him two years ago. under au- thorization of an act passed by the First legislature, creating che office. The Territorial Senate confirmed the appointment. this morning Mir Smiths new term will expire January !. 1919. The Governor also renamed as members of the board of commis. sioner for the promotion of uniform laws. Judge R. X. Gunnison of Juneau
 e yearsl. George B. Grigsby of Nome e yearsl. and Judge Fred M- Brown of Valdez G years). The Senate rat- fled the appointments.
 There is considerable speculation in the legislature as to the outcome of Che McGann bin providing for the elec- tion by the people. of che Territorial Treasurer. and the Aldrich fight to repead the ac; under which uniform law commissioners are appointed. The McGann bill provides that the Treas urer shall be elected for a two year term. while the Governors appoint ment .s for four years. from January l. 1915 to January ], 1919
 The Aldrich campaign to do away with the uniform law commission is for Che purpose of retrenchment' the Nome soion has stated Although no salary is paid the commissioners. travelling expenses are paid by the Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
GERMANS LOSE MORE
 THAN HALF OF OFFICERS

PARIS. April 17.-More than 50 per ceuf of the officers in the German army had been killed, wounded or ta' ken prisoners by the Allies up to March 15. it is stated in an official communique issued by the War of- flee. These figures are based upon information secured from a number of sources. The figures show that out of 4sO German generals, 4S have been killed and 57 are wounded or missing. The total number of officers Of all grades in time Of peace was 52'SOS. these including regulars, reserves ana landwehr Of these 1925 have been Killed and 2l,S51 are wounded or miss ing. The losses Of the German in' fantry officers alone are placed at S6O4 killed, and 1S,149 wounded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
NON PARTISANSHIP
 IN CALIFORNIA

SACRAMENTO. Calif.. April 17. The non-partisan election of all State officials was established today when bills eliminating political parties rom State elections passed the State Sem ate
 The vote in the Senate was 30 ayes to g nays. Seventeen Republicans, 10 Progressives and three Democrats voted aye. and two Republicans and seven Democrats voted nay.
 Tho bills already had passed the House. and they carry out the princi- pal pledges made by Gov. Hiram w. Johnson during his recent campaign tor reelection.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17

ALLIES LOSING CONTEST FOR
 DARDANE NEllES
CoNsrANrIN0pLE. Aprll l7.

CoNSrANTlN0PLE, April l7. It was officially announced this evening that another warship Of the allied neet was placed out Of commission to- day shortly after an attack on the pardanelles forts, and that t was fol- lowed by an abandonment of s6e at- tack on the lorts
 Tho announcement continuoi chat tho indications arc Chat both tho An. gio.Frenoh and Russian fleets have abandoned any serious attempt to reach Constanlinopie.
 Foris Are Rebuilt
 Since the lost attack upon Che Oar. danellcs the land forts have been re- stored to greater than their former strength it is stated here. and con seQuently, the Turks are as well equipped to resist Che allied fleet as they were when the bombardment op- enedt while Che enemy has sunered se- rious losses to both ships and men.
 Ship Wac in Flamea.
 The official statement declared that "ironclads of the enemy began bonn barding the outer forts of the Dardan. eies this morning and that one Of them was seriously damage The hos. Gle vessel steamed back toward the entrance to the straits with flames bursting from many ploces
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
AIR ATTACK DID
 NOT MATERIALIZE

LONDON, April 1.-The expected night attack on London of German zeppelins and aeroplanes was unma- terialzed, but military establishment insists that there has been no mistake in their information, and that the Ger mans have prepared for the attack and have taken the initiatory steps to carry it out. That Count Zeppelin is at Cuxhaven for the purpose of man. aging such an attack is known, and it is believed likely that one will be made within few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
GERMANS IMMERSION
 BRITISH OFFICERS

HALLE0NTHEsALLE. Germany April 17.-Ten British officers, prison CTS of the Germany army, have been taken from the local camp of prison- CTS of war and placed in solitary con dnement at Madgeburg This measure was stated to be in reprlsal for the treatment by reat Britain of the crews of German submarines held pris- oners in England.
 The ten prisoners referred to in- clude the son of a former British am. bassador to Berlin, whose name, how. ever. is not given.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
JoFFRE FIGURING ON
 SAVING MEMS LIVES

LONDON, April 17.-A British stair officer reports Gen Jofire as saying;
 q can break the German line at any point from Flanders to switzer- land and drive the German armies across Belgium and France to theF own fortified lines whenever ] choose. If ordered that move today It "ouiu cost me and the British 1,25O.OOO men lin casualties. ..
 Gen Joffre is further reported as believine that the end of the present deadlock will come when the Ailies are able to present not only crusnlns numerical superiority but superior amount of artillery Of all kinds ana above everything else of ammunition. The Allies will soon have much more ammunition and many more guns than lfbe Germans. and he believes victory lin the West win be achieved Witn an amaz.nglg small sacrifice or men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
AIRCRAFT WILL
 PLAY BIG PART

LONDON. April l7.-Unprecedented activity on the part of the aerial arsm of both Germans and the Allies, re- sulting in three distinct raids on Brit ish towns this week, and the lombard ment of numerous German positions today. give promise of one of the most deadly periods of war in the his tory of the world when spring opens.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
villa Sends for Men

BROWNSVILLE. Tex, April IT, It Is reported here today that the troops of Gen. Villa at Matamoras have left hastily for celaya on tho order Of Gen. Villa. it is believed here that this indicates that Villas plans arc miscarryiug and that he feels the need of a larger army to cope with ob- regon
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
AUSTRIA WlTHDRAWs
 TROOPS FROM FRONTIER

GENEVA. April t7-Despite the threatening attitude of Italy the Aus trian war office is withdrawing troops from Tyrol, on che Italian frontier. for service in the Carpathians. This shows how critical the Austro-German situation is in the Eastern theatre. Germany is also sending troops from Belgium to reenforce the Austro-Ger. man armies in the Carpathians, where the Russians are steadily advancing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
HARRY THAW LOSES
 IN ANOTHER COURT

NEW YORK. April IT. Harry Thaw lost his appeal in the appellate division of the New York supreme court yesterday evening, when the court affirmed the decision of the low CT court which decided that New York was not bound to return him to the State of New Hampshire.
 The question as to whether or not he wll be permitted to have trial by a jury as to his sanity will come up again Monday That has been de- clded upon by his attorneys as the next move in the battle to keep him out of 1fatteawan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
WINSTON MAKING
 cuTppTNG RECORD

GALVESTON, Tex April 17-Gai- weston is making a record month Tor shipping Great quantities of cotton horses. mules. horse food and food stuRs are being shipped to Europe each week Yesterday the 5rltisn ,l ship Rappahannock sailed "l-h t,t9y head of horses on board for the Gre clans. and the British steamship To- iedo sailed with S5,0O0 bales Of hay for the horses Of the Allies
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
ZEPPELINS RETURN
 IN SAFETY

BERLIN, April 17. -- An announce ment was made by the war office today covering the recent bombardments of the English coast by zeppelins. It was stated that airships bombarded the defended English east coast towns on the nights of April 18th and 16th, and, despite heavy fire from British guns they returned in safety.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
cIoae Flnlah IndIeated.

NOME. April 16.-seppala arrived at Council at 7.15 D. m.. total time from Nome and return to that place 5S hours and I5 minutes He was due there at 6:30. and it was thought that he had camped outside of the city for the purpose ofeenceahng his whereabouts from "scotly" Allan.
 The non.arrlyal of Seppaia at Coun. ell caused Allan. who was at Boston,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
CARR NZlS'TAS CLAIM VICTORY
 IN BIC BATTLE

VERA CRUZ. April l7-rhousands of excited carranzistas are parading the streets in celebration or the report ed victory of Gen. obregop over Gen. Villa near celaya
 Gen. Obregon's reports say that he has administered o severe defeat to the enemy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
SHIPS IN BLACK SEA

LONDON. April 17.-Lloyd's list of London report 12O steamers now in the black seq. with an aggregate ton- mage of 225,O41; of which 9O,629 is German and Austrian tonnage and o1.524 belongs Co the Allies and 42,- SSS is neutral.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
GERMANY wlTHDRAWs
 TROOPS FROM BELGIUM

AMSTERDAM, April 17-A sliuis dispatch to the Telegraaf says that preparations are being made in Bel gium for the withdrawal of great mass es of seasoned troops for the Eastern front. It is expected that they will be placed with recruits that have been drilling in Germany for four months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
SENATOR'S PASS 1 2
 MEASURES


 The Territorial Senate today passed four Senate bills. five House bills two congressicnal memorials and one con current resolution. io addition to rec. ommeading for passage che Tanner memorial asking for equitable par eel post rates in Southern and South eastern Alaska and the Hubbard me morial seeking 10 have wireless sta- ton established at Dillingham; Bris- tol bay
 The school bin WAS taken up for con sideraton and after it had been amended to require Che election. by the people of superintendent of in- strucaon who shall be at leasg 30 years oi age. and for a iyear term. further action was deferred untl Tues day. as the House was engaged In cone sidering thc same biii as introduced
 by joint committee on education. It was learned chat Senator Hubbard. who helped frame Che school bill may oner 9 substitute bni in case the Sem ate and House lock horns on the joint measure
 Power is Questioned.
 All ot che measures passed by the Senate were given unanimous vote. with che exception Of the Held azy husband bil and tine bil relating to taking witnesses dispositions. Senator Hubbard alone voting in the negative on these bills maintaining that the Legislature was treating on danger ous ground in amending the compiled laws of Alaska He referred to the b.ii aboiishine capital punishment, for example, stating chat United States judge iu Alaska would be con- ir0nted by two diaerent laws-the Ter ritorial law abolish'ng capital punish ment. and ,hc Federal statutes that enforce capital punishment where che jury recommends it
 Senator Willard reminded his coi- league that Delegate Wicgersham had told the legislature Go -go ahead and amend the compiled laws ol Alaska you tava the power Co do it'
 Senator Suizer said that lawyers and judges had held that the legisla- m-e was iegauy. empowered Go mooi- fy. repeal. or amend the Federal laws.
 Measures that Passed.
 The following measures were . passed. and signed by President Suth- erlaud
 $. B. IS. Aidrich. pensiouing in the sum of S12.50 for lie men and women . qualified to enter Che Pioneers Home. !. who are 65 or over and who have re- sided in Alaska for zen consecutive ! years. or more. since 1905 The bill . limits the amount to be expended in the next two years. to S2oQQ0. The bnl will now go to the House.
 S. B. 21 Suizer, providing chat in- dians shall have their political status dcdued by examination before board . of teachers. subject co approval of inc United States judge
 & B. 4s. su'zcr. abolishing capital punishment
 S B fS. by education committee. providing for penalties for unnatural and degeneratiug crimes.
 H B 4 Shoup. incorporation oi cities of second class, passed.
 IT, B. 90. by committee on ludicary. selEgovernment for native villages.
 H B. 29 Day grunstake contracts.
 H. J. M s. Holland. reservation or nav.gable waters. etc.
 H. B. 54. by committee on Judiciary. taking dispositions witnesses.
 H. 3. 3f Held. family deserton and support bonds.
 H. B. 35. by committee on banks ' amendment Co banking laws.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
J7p7n Had No Cones1along

NEW YORK. April l7-Gen- Huerta declares in g statement published byI the Herald today that he never gave Japan or any other foreign country any right or concession on the coast of Lower California.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
ENGAGE VESSELS FOR
 COAST SURVEY WORK

SEATTLE, April 17. The Arctic trader King and Winge and the former cannery tender Equator have been se- Iected for the survey work in the wa ters Of Southeastern Alaska by the coast and geodetic survey
 They will be used in connection with the operation of the wire drags. Juneau will probably be headquarters for the work
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
LA TOILETTE SAYS
 WILSON NOT so STRONG

WASHINGTON. April IT, Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson is not as strong politically. as he was wehn he was elected. according to Senator R. M. La Toilette. who has returned from tour of Wisconsin. the Dakotas. Iowa and Pennsylvania.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
SENATOR cummiNs IS
 cnMnlnnrE FOB pRESloE

CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT NEW YORK. April IA Denver special to the New York Tiems says that Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa indicated in an interview that he will be a receptive candidte for the Republican Presidential nomina- finn ln la16.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
ALLIES DESTROY
 TURMsH CAMP

LONDON, April IT, Cabling from Maytilene Island Of Le Bos, under date of April i5, Q correspondent Of the Times says
 "On Wednesday and Thursday the weather at the Dardanelles was favor able ior operations It is reported here from the island offimbros that ten battleships recently appeared at Port of Enos on the north side of the Gulf of Saros. Two of them entered the bay and shelled and destroyed the Turkish camp The long talked of occupation of Myrnene islands by Che Allies is said to be imminent
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
Waahinqton soeptieai.

WASHINGTON. April 17-The gov ernment is disinclined to credit che report of the establishment of Jap anese naval base in lower California.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
CHINA BARS GERMANY
 FOR EVER AND EVER

PARIS. April 17-A dispatch from Petrograd to Temps says China has agreed to the Japanese demand that Germany shall never again acquire a foothold in China. and that Japan IS entitled to an enlarged influence in shatung province for driving the Ger mans out of it. This and the agree ment to renew Japan's lease to Port Arthur for go years are the principal concessions made by China
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
TURPgNlTE DOUBLES
 EFFECTIVENESS oF SHELLS

PARIS. April l7-The new explos. i've, "Turpenite" recently put into use by the French army. doubles the ei- fleets of three-inch guns and is said to kill by concussion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
agRMANs LosE zEpPELIN.

PARIS, April IT. The report reached here today that German zep- pelin fell into the Adriatic sea this morning. and its crew was lost.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
FAIRBANKS HAS
 EARLY SEASON

FAIRBANKS, April 17.-snow is all gone in town, and water is running In che river. The earliest breakup in the history Of the camp is expected.
 Siuicing is in progress on all the
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
GERMAN AVlAToRs
 KILL TEN FRENCH

PARIS. April r. - Adyices have been received here that several bombs were dropped last night by Ger mans at Amiens. Ten were killed The property damage was slight.
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MRS. RocKEFELLER GIVES
 s2.oo0o0o 10 CHARITY

NEW YORK. April l7.-rhe will of the late Mrs John D. Rockefeller was filed in the surrupate ocurt today. it leaves beQuests in the neishoorhooa of s500000 and valuable articles Of ieweiry to relatives and friends Real estate Co the value ol f2,l0V-VO1 is oe- oneathed to charitable institutions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
GERMANS CANNOT
 VISIT CANADA

VANCOUVER, B. G. April l7.-It was announced here yesterday that foes of Great Britain. whether mem bers of crews or passengers, on all vessels calling at Canadian ports will be taken off the ships and detained
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
FRENCH AvlAToRs
 DESTROY LIVES

BERLIN. April l7 - Several per sons were killed when a French aero plane attempted to destroy powder factory at Rottwell last night. The factory was undamage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
Elmendorf PIeaeed.

w. d. EImendorf. the mining engin- eer and expert sent from New York by Henry Cary Morgan. has returned after examining the properties that he came here to report upon, and is much pleased with the outlook. The property is in the Kantishna district and he predicts that country will be- come a great mining section of Alas f-r
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
400 in Tolovana.

There are now nearly 400 people in the Tolovana district and Che ques- ton ol shipping supplies Co them has become a troublesome one. The gov ernment Is being urged to aid the sit- nation by building roads in that sec
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
BRITISH BADLY DEFEAT
 TURKS IN sHAieA

LONDON. April l7-Dispatches re- ceived last night convey the news that the British Indian troops badly defeated the Turks in the vicinity of Shaiba. The Indian troops fought with the greatest of bravery
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
Anoerioan vesseis Discharae Men.

American Vesaels Discharge Men.
 SEATTLE, April IT, American steamship companies that operate yes vels calling at Dominion ports have discharged those members Of their crews who are German or Austrian subjects. Subjects of those countries will not be booked as passengers by vessels calling at Vancouver, Victoria or Prince Rupert.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
MINg slNKs ENoLIsH- -sHIP

LONDON April l7-The British steamship Folk, proceeding to Aoer' deen. struck submerged German mine yesterday near Peterhead, and sank Her crew escaped in boats.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
JAPANESE ARMY WON'T
 ENGAGE iN THE WAR

LONDON. April 17.-A project to or ganize and send a Japanese volunteer army to Europe has been abandoned' The promoters failed to get the gov ernmental sanction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
IMPEACHMENT STARTED
 AGAINST CONVICTED MAYOR

PIERRE HAUTE Ind. April l7.- A bill Of impeachment against Mayor Roberts. convicted at Indianapolis Tor election frauds. and sentenced 70 eea' venworth penitentiary for SIX yeaf'' was begun in the city council today. Among other things the bill Of im- peachmeut accuses Mayor Roberts oi diverling public funds to private use of seeking to disrap che efficiency or the police department and Of being convicted of felony
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17

 WILL IN
 DOG
8 z s.e4se eee9
sEpPALA To W

@ NOME, Apri 17--Seprala pr e rived at Safety at I25 ?. ma @ total time 75 hours and 20 min
 Q utes.
 4 Seppala is conceasd to be .s the winner, with Allao second .. and the Council Ciiy Kennel .. club team third.
 e seppala is due at Nome at [, 1:so ?. no.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-17
DR. M. 2. HALL ON
 TRIAL AT FAIRBANKS

FAIRBANKS. April 17.-Dr. M F. Hall is being tried behind closed doors for assault upon little girl A more serious charge against him will be tried after the present case is termin- ated