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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
SALMON
 RUN NOW
 GREATEST

In vast hordes the Sockeye aud Humoback species Of fish are running as never before at tlns time Of the salmon season in Alaska, according to a number of salmon packers who have been io the city this week.
 Wlliam O. Carlson. superintendent og the Tatn cannery declares the run is Che earliest in the history of the salmon industry in Alaska. That Is to say. Che run which is now at it's height. is supplying all the canneries with ail the fish they can pack. and for this time of the year it bas never been done before Mr Carlson said today
 The run started ias year on June l5. but the fish were not one-tenth as plentiful as they are at the pres ent time. Ia ley straits the fish are being caught in great quantities The Carlson company. among others. is taking fish rom three traps. aud the Bell and Forbes canneries are reaping a silver harvest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
FIRST STEP IN BATTLE FOR
 MONEY TAKEN

Representative John c Heid, for himself and the other members Of the legislature from the First Divis. ion of Alaska. instituted suit in the United States District Court today asking the court to decree that the law passed at the recent legislative session distributing the money paid into the Teryitorial treasury as o part of the proceeds from the sale of tim ber uses etc.. from Che Tongass na- tion~l forest reserve for roads and schools in various judicial divisions of The Territory to be uuconstItution- al and void; asking that it declare the money referred to belongs Go the First Division ol Alaska for school and road purposes. and to issue an injunction restraining the treasurer from paying out Of the treasury any of said money in his possession except to the said First division. The money amounts to S52s6S17.
 Ic9lSldtoIS NS rtdlNtiuos
 The suit is brought in the names of Charles A. Sulzor. J. RI. Tanner John R. Hickman. Arthur G. Shoup, William P. Britt and John c. Held, for themselves and as representatives Of and for the people Of Judicial Di- vision No. I. Southeastern Alaska, aud Is against Walstein G. smith as treasurer cf the Territory
 The petition. after identifying fhe plaintiffs as citizens of the United States and Alaska and residents Of the Territory and Senators ands Rep resentatiycs in the Legislature, re- cites the history of the formation Of the Tongsss national forest. repre- sents that Alaska has four judicial divisions. No. I. or Southeastern AL aska, containing approximately 49,- 900 square miles; No 2. 15S.690; No 8. l62O0O. and No 4. 22S,600 that the statute under which $52 96S17 was paid into the treasury reads as follows
 "That hereafter 20 per cent of all money received from each forest re- serve during any fiscal year. includ. ing the year ending June 90, 1908, shall be paid at the oud thereof by the Secretary of Treasury the State, or Territory in which said reserve is. situated. to be expended as the State or Territorial legislature may pre- scribe for the benefit of the public schools and public roads of the coun- ty or counties in which ,he forest reserve is situated Provided. That when any forest reserve is in more than one State or Territory or coun- ty the distributive share to each from the proceeds of said reserve shall be proportional to its area therein
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
U. S. i-rNELNt TO
 SEIZE RADIO STATION

wAsH;NGTOrL July 1.-Thst the United States g,,vcnment Is ctntem- plating tlkIng over the German-own- led wireless station as Sayville. l.. l., has leaked out h,re and caused specu- lation as to what effect the action would have on the relations of Ger many and the Unitt'd States.
 The gtvornment is said to be in possession of eNidence that the Say vile station. wIicl has direct com municatisn witt Eerlin, has been flashing m,sssagss to submarines in the North Sea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
INDIAN FISHERMEN
 HAVE REGULAR UNION

HAYNES. July l. Since tho re- turn 10 work of the striking native fishermen. everything is moving har- moniously at the Chilkoot cannery. and no further trouble Is expected this year. The fishermen struck when the price paid for fish was cut from 15 cents. After four days the schedule was restored.
 The Halnes Fishermen's Union is composed of the natives of Haines, Chnkoot. Hindustucky and Kluck- wan. and is organized for the purpose of protection for themselves and the fishing industry in general. Their ac- ton in declaring a strike against the Alayka-Pacilc Fisheries was encour- aged by the business men of Haines. It was claimed that the rights of the native fishermen have been encroach- ed upon little by little and that this final blow could not be stood by the fishermen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
BLAME WAS "ARNFNIANS" WASHINGTON LEARNS
EVELYN FLAW
 SNUBS SUMMONS

NEW YORK, haly Evelyn Thaw, who yesterday was subpoenaed to testify in her estranged husbands trial for his liberty vas not iu court when the case was resumed this morning, and news dispatch from Malone. N Ys where she ia staying, said she had refused to honor the summons.
 A bench warrant was issued and she win be brought before Justice Hendricks to show cause why she should not be punished for contempt of cour..
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
FARM FoR DRUG USERS PLAN.

TOLEDO. O.. June S0.-Drug vic tins have become so numerous here within the last few weeks that off, cials headed by United States Reve- nue Collector Frank B. Niles of the Toledo District are seeking to estab- fish farm near the city where the victims can be segregated for treat ment
 At present the county and city lails are crowded with drug addicts fol- lowing a crusade by State, Govern ment and local officials Msay of the victims are young men and women.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
RAIN IS WRECKED;
 300 DEAD

LAREDO, rexas, July i.- Three hundred caranzista soldiers with their wives and children, were killed and several hundred persons were in- lured In the wreck of military train near Montemoreioe, between Tampiso and Monterey, according to an Amerl- can who arrived here today from the interior of Mexico Re sald that the carranza leaders had ordered the news suppressed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
NATIVES WINNERS.

HAYNES. July 1, - The Kluckwon native team went to Skagway Sundey and met the skagway baseball team in game on the Skagway grounds. The Braves carried on the honors with score of 19 to 4. The Haines native brass band accompanied the Kiuckwan team and furnished music The U. S. Harbor Boat Peterson made special trip for the natives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
RIFFEL SANK IN
 TWO MINUTES

Paul c. RiHel. drowned from the Taku cannery tender Mitchell Tues dsy at noon. on Point Arden. sank in less than two minutes, according to William O. Carlson of 'raku. who was aboard the tender when the tragedy was enacted
 ~Ri1ei became m and had stagger- ed to the railing when he became nauseated." Mir. Carlson said. He is a little near sighted md Instead of grasping the railing oi the boat he ciutched space. and pitched headlong from the boat My father John l.. Carison) was sitting out on deck. as were Miss Hawkins and Mrs E. F.. Cain. When the ladies screamed father tore or hatchway from the deck and threw it to Ri6el. and we reversed our engines Rinel came up but once, and then disappeared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
TENDER TO sAlL.

SEATTLE. July l. - The Alaska lighthouse tender Ferra recently launched, win sail tonight for South eastern Alaska. in comamnd of Capt. J w Leadvetter-
 The cable ship Burnoide, Just re- turned from Alaska will shortly sail for the Columbia river to make re- pairs to the cable connecting the forts along the mouth Of that river
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
GREAT MINING
 YEAR PREDICTED

WASHINGTON July In his mid year review of mining conditions in Alaska. Dr. Alfred IT, Brooks, head of the Geologica, Survey. says: There win be a dozen copper mines on a productive basis this year in Alaska.
 On gold quartz. Dr. Brooks declares the production in SouthwesterE and Southeastern Alaska v'ill be increas- cd. and the statement points out that an signs indicate an increase in the placer sold production in the interior.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
HENRY FORD To. REDUCE
 COST OF TELLING SOIL

DETROIT. July l.. Henry Ford's new plant for the manufacture of au. tomobile tractors will hs located near his home at Dearborn Mich, and win be fiaished within two years. The plant will also build motors for the Ford car 10000 men win ulti- mately be employed Mr. Ford pre-. diets that the new tractor will re- duce the cost of tIling the soil by one-half or one-third.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
SIX ols IN TORNADO.

MUSKOGEE. Okla. July LA tor. nado swept over Ottawa county early this morning, killing Six persons and iniuring a large number of others. The property damage cannot be esti- mated at this time but is known to be great.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
CONCERT TONIGHT IN
 PARISH SCHOOL HALL

Tonight the new Parish Hall, on the second floor of ,he old st. Ann hospital. will be the scene of con cert given by the children of Nativi- ty Parish. The program has been ar ranged by the Sisters of St Ann. and win be rendered entirely by the chil- dren of the parish. The new hall is without doubt tho best ventilated hall in the city. and in addition to aumer- ous windows has two doors which open on the upper balcony of the building.
 The program tonight in which forty children vii participate win begin at cightthirty. and win eliminate in a tableau posed by the parish children. After the completion of the program the remainder of the evening win be given over to dancing
 Sisters to oper School.
 When the Sisters open their day school in September. this hall, which has a fine hardwood floor for dane ing. win be used as sn assembly and entertainment hall for the students oi che school Several Sisters win ar rive later in the summer from Britisf Columbia to become members of the teaching stan 0f the now school. The Sisters expect to offer instruction ir a curriculm closely paralleling tho work of the public schools of the cit, and will have iu addition an especial Y strong department Of music.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
PRIZES TO BE
 SHOT FOR HERE

Over % prizes have been hung up by merchants and private citizens for the merchandise shoot which the Ju- neau gun club win give Sunday morn ing. July 4. at 10 o'clock, on the Will loughby avenue range.
 In addition handsome gold med al. donated by the Fourth of July eel ebration committee win be competed for.
 The shooters will be handicapped so as to give an competitors an equal chance.
 The program will consist or 100 tar gets. in five 2Oblrd events. Tie cost Of targets for all events is $500
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
RAILROAD PRESIDENT
 COMING ON MARieosA

SEATTLE. July - w. |. Park. president of the Illinois Central rail road. will sail for Alaska on the steamship Mariposa, tomorrow morn ing at 10 o'clock. He win make a round trip to Seward.
 Passengers booked for Juneau in- clude Miss Sylvia Wold, Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Bishop. Teresa C. Murphy, Miss M. Roene. George Kaishe. T O. Donnell J. O'DonnelI, Harry Hanson, H. Wymans. R James. M Perovich and Chester Clark
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
CHILDREN OF ALIEN
 CITIZENS NOT REsERvisTs.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-- Children born on American soil whose parents have become naturalized American citizens cannot be classed as possess Ing dual nationality, and are not considered liable to military service under any foreign fag. the State De- partment made it clear today in a statement issued today
 Hundreds of inquiries have been pouring in to the State Department, for an opinion on the question.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
TOWN WIPED OUT

BY CONFEDERATION CONCRETE Wash, July 1-Early this morning fire broke out in the north end of this city and could not be gotten under control until half tho business section was wiped out Plans are being made for the immediate re- building of the burned area
 The governments industrial expert. mental chemistry laboratory, and the plant of the Portland Cement com pany escaped the conaagaration
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
FREIGHT RATES ARE
 EXCEEDING ONCE MORE

NEW YORK. July l-OceaD freight rates are on the downward trend af- ter steady upward moyeinent for nine months. The Increasing tonnage available for prompt loading has un- settled the market considerably, and freight shippers, feeling that rates win continue to recede. are inclined to withhold chartering operations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
PANAMA CANAL EARNS
 }4ooo,ooo IN ONE YEAR

WASHINGTON, July IA total of S4.000.O00 in tolls was collected on the Panama Canal in the year since operations began During April the tolls exceeded the cost of operation by $S4,112. monthly receipts being S442415
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
ITALIANS REPEL ATTACKS
 ON lsoNzo FRONT

ROME. July IA war office of fical statement says;
 "The Austrians have attempted to recapture our positions on the left bank of tbs Isonzo river by repeated night attacks. seeking tofdrive us back to the right bank, but they were always repnlsed."
 When the Italians took Monfalcone, according to reports here, they cap tured two superidreadnauehts and one cruiser under construction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
RoUMANlA CONSIDERING
 ENTRANCE TO WAR

LONDON, July 1.-An Amsterdam correspondent wires the London Daily Chronicle;
 ln important circles here tnere is a conviction that events Of unusual Importance are about to take place in Roumania
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
Three Morc Arrcsts.

EL PASO, July 1.- United States marshals last night arersted I. Aide rete. Francis Alderete and Marcelo Caraveo, on conspiracy charges and like General Huerta and General Or ozco. they were admitted to bonds. Their detention brings the number of arrests up to six.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
aERmAHs ouTPolNTEo
 tN BALTIC FIGHT

pETROGRAD. July 1.-- windau, an important Russian position on the Baltic sea, was bolnbarded by a Ger man sqeadron today. according to official acknowledgment. A German torpedo boat stmck mine and was destroye'I, aftei which the German vessels withdrew, pursued by the Russian ileet
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
GRAND TRUNK NOW
 LOCAL ADVERTISER

ln today's issue Of The Empire is carried the advertising of the Grand Trunk Pacific railroad which is now running through trans-continental trains from it's terminal point. Prince Runcrt. B. C.. eastward.
 H R Shepard & Son. general agents for the Grand Trunk in Ju- neau. are to carry on vigorous cam paigo to give the Grand Trunk a large slice of the Alaskan travel to the East
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
MECHANICS
 GOING TO ENGLAND

VANCOUVER, E. C., July 1.-0v- CT 27OO Vancouver men have signed the application forms requesting that they be sent back to the Old Country to work in the ammunition factories. The commission. of which George II. Barnes is chief, is in this city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
WILSON REFUSES BIG
 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION

NEW YORK. July 1. - A Washing ton dispatch save President Wilson has received and rejected an offer of S1 100000 campaign contribution in connection witch an effort to obtain from the United States government its S55,O0O discarded Krag-Jorgensen rifles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
ITALY MAY SEND
 TROOPS Tcs FRANCE

AMSTERDAM, July IA private dispatch from Berlin states that a declaration of war against Germany by Italyis imminent If Italy declares war agaiast Germany she win probab- ly send an army into France to assist the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
NEw YORK CUTS ITS

NEW YORK, July -- Telephone ratcs m New York wore materially reduced today in compliance with ne order issued a few weeks ago by the public service commission which in- vostleoted the business of the New York Telephone Company eThe new rates win reduce the company's reye' rue Ss.of3.000 year ip addition 10 10 per cent reduction already made by the company during the pendency of ns investigation The reduction wiH mean a general rate equal 60 ilye cents messaee for business houses and residences
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
ceneraI 10 Killed.

GALVESTON. July 1-Gen Raph- ael Pacheo. in command of the za- pata forces in Mexico City was killed during an eight hour engagement with troops under General Pablo Con zales. special from the capital to- day said.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
BRITISH LOSSES IN
 TURKo CAMPAIGN HEAVY

> LONDON. July l. Premier As. Quith announced in the House of Commons this afternoon that the British naval and military losses in killed. wounded and missing in the operation against the DardanelIes, were, to adte, S4,365.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
WORKS
 IN THE RAY FIELDS

BERLIN. July 1. - The Bayarian Courier published on article today that one Of the prisoners of war at the detention camp in Lerchenfel is member Of the Paris branch of the Roihschild family and has been com. pelled to work in the hay fields
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
FURIOUS GERMAN ATTAcK

PARIS. July IA furious German attack is going on at Bagatelle and the trenches Of Calonne. It is oeliey' cd that this is an attempt to approach verdpn which controls the railrcfd from Chalons to St Menchond.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
DEADLOCK BETWEEN RIVAL
 FACTIONS IN TURKEY

coNsTANTN0PLE, July l- A deadlock prevails between parties in Constantinople following the serious illness of. and an operation on the sultln The Royal Princes desire the eldest son of Abdul Hammid to be his successor but are opposed by the progressive party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
LONDON AMERICANS
 NOT TO CELEBRATE

LONDON July r. The annual Fourth of July banquet in London ur- der the auspices of the American so- cIety of England will probable be abandoned this year and funds set aside to relieve American memploy- ed in London
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
THE NEW BRITISH
 WAR LOAN SUCCESSFUL

LONDON, July 1.--The new British war loan has proved a success. There is a heavy demand for bonds espec- ially from small investors It is d. ready evident that the loar will be entirely subscribed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
SOUTH AMERICAN
 MINING MAN HERE

Emil venturini prominent mining man. whc Is said to be representing south American capital. was an ar rival from the South on the Admiral Watson. He is said to be seeking mining investments in the North.
 Mr. veuturini is g. guest at the oc' cidental hotel and is taking advantage of the fine weather to make prelim mary survey of the country and IS out In the hills today
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
BRITAIN TO PLACE
 NEW CONTINGENT IN FIELD

OTTAWA, July 1.--col J. J. Cur Tick. the Canadian representative on the staff of Gen. French, says that Brisain's new second contingent will be on the firing line this summer He says British scientists are arranging to use gases against the enemy
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
COMPETITION FOR STANDARD
 OIL IN EAsF TO COME

NEW YORK, July 1.-The Mexi- can Petroleum Company has purchas. ed land at Roosevelt N- ] costing nearly .S5OO,OOo and win erect huge plant to compete with the Standard oil Company in t.at territory
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
GERMANS SINK
 WHEAT CARER

LONDON, July 1.-The British bark Thistle Tlank, whest laden. from Ar gentina loi' Qullenstown, was torpe- doed and sunk ,ff Fastnet leland to- day by ll German submarine of the ~U" typiA Sonic of the crew was landed on the l.orlE coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
WiIaon AwaIts petalIs.

CORfyusH, N. i7.. July 1-President Wilson has not yeii made public his opinion iil regard ta the torpedoing of the freighter Aimenian, with it's at tendant loss Of Arlerican lives Be is waitini' for facts before he will be interviewed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
RURAL CREDITS

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The Rural credits legislation will be pressed by the administration at the next session of Congress and is now being put into shape.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
mRs. RussELL sUYs LoT.

G. w. Blanchard of Port Orchard, WashingtoE. has sold to Josephine M' Russell an undivided half interest m Lot 1 Block i05. and Lot 3. Block llo of this city. The consideration was Sf00
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
VAiL GIVES ESTATE
 FOR AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

BOSTON. July 1-Theodore N Vail has given the trustees of the Lyndon Institute his property at Lyndon Cen. ter to use for a State agricultural col- lege. The gift is estimated at $5O,- GOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
piaz i'm eotham.

NEW YORK. July 1.-General Fe- lix Diaz was located yesterday eve ming in one of the larger hotels of the city. He told newspapermen chat re- ports of his visit to El Paso were inc spired by bis enemies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
LOCAL SERB WILL
 JOIN THE coLoRs

Steve Perovich. for many years em- ployed by the Alaska Grill, win leave tomorrow on the steamship Princess Sophia. on his way to Montreal. Co sail on the l4th Of July for Liverpool tc join the allies He is Serbian reservist. but may find service on the Western front 1T unable to reach his country
 Perovich is an officer in the local cooks and walters union.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. July 1.-Alaslu. Gold was quoted at S75k Chino at i5%; Ray at 28% Utah at 67%
 Butte & Superior is quoted at TOES (yesterday)
 Copper metal was quoted at 2Oll.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
BRITISH WARNED TO
 STAY AWAY FROM MEXICO

LONDON, July Sir Edward Grey British foreign secretary has again warned the British subjects against visiting Mexico, fin view of the ex- isting state of affairs" in that coun- try.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
srgEL opeRArIoNs AcTlvE

YOUNGSTOWN, O.. July IT. Ev. cry open-hearth steel plant in this district is crowded with orders, and operating at maximum capacity. Pig iron manufacturers are deluged wlth inquiries for basic iron
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
Al eAcE NAMES RESTORED

PARIS. July t-Announcement has been made here that the French post al service is handling mail in ninety towns and villages in Alsace, all of which now bear the names they had forty-five yearg ago
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
STEAMSHIP STOCKHOLDERS
 GET REGULAR DIVIDEND

SEATTLE. July 1.-The stock holders of the Alaska Steamship Com pany were paid a irregular 11z per cent quarterly dividend today
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
NEW YORK MAY CONSOLIDATE
 MANY STATE BOARDS

ALBANY. N. Ys July 1.--New York state is considering the proposition Of consolidating over 16O state boards into ll
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
FoRps TO BE CHEAPER

DETROIT, Fich., July 1.--Accord- ing to an announcement by Henry Ford the Ford car which now sells for $40 net wall be slightly reduced in price next year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
GERMANS LOSE ONE
 MORE SUBMARINE

AMSTERDAM. July LA German submarine has been mysteriously de stroycd by an explosion off Borkum Island while leaving Emden. Her commander and two of her crew were saved
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
MINER ls INJURED.

A. Larsen pas brought tO Stl Anns hospital this morning unconscious as the result os being struck by a slide at the Perseverance mine He is not ia a serious condition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
sKAewAY TERM WILL
 BE EARLY IN AUGUST

Tudgc Robert W Jennings today signed on order calling for a term of the district court at Slagway Aug usf 2 The court party win leave here late this month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
cEaMAMs EcRTlEY LlRAu

c0PElSHTAGEN. July 1.-The Ger mans ale stroigl!l fortifying Libau, she Rusiian seapoit town on the Bal tic, haynt' plaiIed heavy naval guns i'm the streets
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
BRITISH SHIP SUNK

LONDON. July |. - A British oc- ean-going steamer. 3.s6i tons, was tor pedoed Wednesday, in St. Georgss channel. Her crew escaped.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-01
RUSSIANS SINK
 THREE GERMAN SHIPS

PETROGRAD. July l. Russian submarines in the Black Sea have sunk a transport epemy steamship and two sailing vessels