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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
For Richmond-Probably local thun.
derstorms tonight and Thursday. Con.

tinued warm.
General Conditions Very warm
wether prevails east Of the Rocky
mountains and south of the lakes. A
storm Is developing in the middle west
and will cause occasional rains during
the next 36 hours. 1t will be decided
ly cooler by the last Of the week
w. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
JAPANESE SITUATION
 CRITICAL

WASHINGTON March fa-oiplc- mats declare t6at representations have been made by the United States. Great Britain, France and suesia to Japan that she cannot take advantage of the European situation Co carve China.
 lt To generally admitted in circles in touch with American diplomatic matters that the Chinese situation is more menaeins to American peace than are the relations of the United states with Che European belliserents-
 The European natlono have Inform cd Japan that they must cease to nc gotiate with her further if she takes advantage of the European situation to attempt to enforce greater exactions upon China than were Included iu the drst statement of her demands in the identical note that was cent to the powero Of the world.
 The American protest stated that the later demands of Japan are in di- rect conflict with treaties between the Unsed States and China, of which Japan has long had eosnizanee, and that they are not in accord with the treaty agreements between China and Japan, and contrary 10 the ofs-atated position of Japan as tc China.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
CLOTURE FIGHT
 TO BE TO FINISH

WASHINGTON. March 1S.-Sena. tors Robert L. owen. Of Oklahoma; William J. Stone. Of Missouri; Ihom- as s. Martin of Virginia: Thomas J. Walsh. of Montana. and John w. Kern of Indiana. the committee selected by the Democratic caucns to conduct the fight for a cloture rule that will hm- it debate in the United States Senate have secured the signatures Of 4S Democratic Senators to support the measure in the next Senate and to aeree to press the rule until 1t is adopted. Ten Democrats have refused to sign lt. though it Is believed that the three who have not been seen will support it. and that 1t win get enough Progressive support to put it over.
 The Democrats who refused to sign the petition. thus indicating opposi. ton to cioture. were: Bankhead. Of Alabama. Bryan. Of Florida; Camden of Kentucky: Gore. of Oklahoma; Hardwick. Of Georgia; Hitchcock oi Nebraska: Overman, of North Caro lima; Smith. of Georgia; smith oi South Carolina; Tillman, of South Carolina; and Thornton of Louisiana
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
RUSSIA
 GAINS ON
 PRZEMYSL

LONDON March IS. - Tho outer forte Of Przemysl. toward whIch a part of the Austrian army hes been csruoalins, in an effort to bring about the relief Of the beaieaed garrison have at last fallen before the aseaults of the Russian army according to un. official but entreiy reliable reports received here. The forte have been bombarded at intermittent periods for several months, and continuously olnce the defeat Of the Characterization offensive movement in ealioia.
 RUSSIA SUCCEEDS IN POLAND.
 Late dispatches received from Pc. trosrad this evening cay that Russia Ia continuing her successes along the line ln Poland and farther south to the frontier.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
U. S. GETS BRIT iSH
 ANSWER

WASHINGTON, March 1s-The ar rlval of the British answer to the note of the United States with reference to ,hc order in council placing further and more restricted regulations upon neutral commerce, and the publication of the oix diplomatic notes covering the several British blockade and con. traband orders and the German cub marine blockade, reyeals that the 1 United States asked that the "radIus Of activity" in the matter Of the sub marine operators anc the foodstuH blockade regulations be defined, and that the Allies replied that the Ger man blockade would not be conduct ed outode of European waters, ln- cudns the Mediterranean. They aI- co reveal that Germany agreed to abandon the submarine operations and attacks against British commerce In that manner provided that food. stuffs were permitted to reach tho ci. vllian population of German. They, further, Indicate that Germany has kept faith In her promise to advice the United States from lime to timc as to waters that are free of danger from submarines.
 The American note 10 which the British reply was received today was a request for complete details and the Intended effect of the recent order declaring blockade against all Ger man commerce, and the restrictions on neutral shipping.
 United States to Protest.
 Whether or not to protes..s Great blockade aeainst. Geariihiany was the question which confronted the Amerl- can government today after the publ. cation of the series Of six notes be- tween the United States md the Eu' ropean helligerents regarding the safe ty of neutral shipping. That the de- clsion Is that the government will VIE orously protest against the form of inc proposed German blockade has been already indicated by the Presi- dent and 1t is stated today that otll' cIals are collecting the necessary da- ta and authorities for what 1t is ex' oectcd win be the most important and strongest note to go forth from the State Department in connection with tho European war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
ALLIES MAY NOT
 CONFIsCATE SHIPS

NEW YORK. March lS.-A dispatch from The Hague says: "The French ambassador has informed neutrals that France and England, in view or tbe German submarine blockade will atom all boats bound for Germany and fake them into French or British norts This does not mean, however that they will be confiscated.
 Feeling Against England
 WASHINGTON, March lS.- The statement hy Premier Asquith in et' feet that England may have to Yio, late some "niceties' of international law has created a bad impression in inc Administration circles It is bes leyed. Tn Washington that reaction in opposition to the English cause IS almost certain as consequence o' this assertion.
 Limit Liability
 NEW YORK. March lS.-Marine in' surance underwriters in New fork refnse to insure for war risk ship nlnc to the neutral countries of Eur .ope without clause which exempts them from liability in case of seizure of the vessels by the British or AL flied fleets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
ELK MINISTRIES PLEASE LARGE
 ASSEMBlAGE


 Before thc large audience ever seated In its spacious auditorium, Ju- neau Lodge No. 40, Benevolent and Protective Order i Blks last night presented its mnirel show and over eight hundred wei home after the closing act with othlng but praise for che three houis of entertainment which the progan gave them. The minstrel goes to Douglas Tuesday and may be repea ed here.
 From Che first part to the finish or Che olio the show was one success after another and the participants to- day feel f1ly compensated for the time they put In at rehearsal, by the ovation which they received.
 The curtain rose on Part Ip at S:i5 to the plantation melody When de sun rise" Down in dear old New orleans" seated the circle and from that time on. until the curtain dropped on Back to Dixie Land" the gags and songs came with harmonious reg ularity
 Charles D. Garfield was iuterlocutor and Rene cosgoYe. Fred Hamburg' Robbie cragg, Jack Nissel, Hugh Gal- lagher and Earle Jameson wore the burnt cork of the end men.
 lu the dress circle, and also In blackfaoe were Jimmie Momb, Geo. Forrest Jr. Tom Cole. Linn Adsit Grover Vim, Guy McNmghton and Tom Mcc0ul ln ml dress were tho double Quortette, consisting of George Oswald, A. A. Gabbs A. p Anderson Charles OsFom William Fry E- J. HingsMify Weld sar Enbers and Monte Snow
 Land,n Fred Hamoure sQng baiiin the Jack. Andy Anderson sang bass solo "When the Bell in the Lighthouse Rings. Earle Jameson sang MY croony Melody, Monte Snow contri, buted the ballad Dream Girl of Nine Jack Kissel sang I'm the Guy with local color. George Oswald, tenor sang orhe Songs My Mother Used to Sing Hugh Gallagher sang the railroad song "5f5.r and Rene Cosgrove put over .he spoken song "Darktown Poker Poker Club. "Tipperary' sung oy Masters Everett NoweH and Jimmie
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
STATISTIC
 BILL GETS
 KNOCKOUT

The Shoup vital statistics amenda. tory bin. rewritten from the act pass ed by the First legislature to avoid the repeal of the law was killed In tho House this morning after 'mo- tion by Ml. Snow. to lay the biil on the table had been lost.
 On motion to indefinitely postpone the measure. the roll call showed the following result
 To Postpone Burns. Daily Dris- coll. Day. Getchelf Moran, shoup. Mir. Speaker Eight.
 Against: Britt Coombs. Heckban, Holland. Noon, Snow pansey Ab. sent Held. Seven.
 The chair ruled that @ majority of the quorum prevailed, after the Ques. ton had been raised by Mir. Sonw thatsa majority of the whole house was s9ecessary.
 nj vital statistics registration sit uatlon s now In the same status ms before lhe Legislature met Mr. shoup said his purpose in introducing the amendatory bin was in order to place Alaska within Che zone requested by the Federal Bureau of Census. that the morality Of the nation might be measured. Without the legitimacy or
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
MINING COMPANY LOCATES
 NUMEROUS LODE CLAIMS

The local land office was in receipt yesterday Of application for final pat ent from the Alaska Juneau Gold Nm. ing. company for % lode claims and D min sites.
 asked between Last Chance basin and the mill sites back of Juneau cover ing about 5SO acres, and consisting m part Of fractions between old loue claims. and in part with lands conflict ing with other claims.
 The application for patent is made by F. R. Bradley general manager e' TreadweIL
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
LoNpoN coNogMNs yAPAN.

London, March TO. The Manohest- CT Guardian today rev.ew9 the re- cent political developments between China and Japan, publishing what 't describes as a complete list ot Jap ans demands, beginning with sne first and gradually developing inso the paper that for all practical pur' poses, caused the termination Of dip Iomates correspondence. Commenting uon the matter editoriaiiy. the Guard ian says chat the general effect of tne Japanese demands would be 10 ger, ioasly impair ths independence of China. and place an of her provinces under the tuteiage of Japan.
 Sentiment here in diplomatic cir eles 10 strongly against Japan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
COL. BLETHEN
 TO BE ARRESTED


 SEATTLE, March lS-A warrant was issued today for the arrest Of Col. Alden J. Blethen editorin-chief and principal owner Of the Seattle Daily Times. on charge or contempt or court in connection with publications concerning William J. Burns suits against him and his newspaper
 Col. Blethen has been in Los Ange- les and other southern California towns for some time. He will return to answer the charges against him.
 Col. Bletheu and the Seattle Times have conducted an unremitting war fare against William J. Burns and his detective agency ever since the lat ter procured the evidence upon which Former Chief of Police Charles w. Wappenstein was arrested. tried and convicted Of bribery in connection with vice privileges during the first administration of Mayor Hiram c. Gin.
 As a result of the attacks, Burns be- gan several damage suits against Col. Blethen and the Times for sums az greeaung several hundred thousand dollars. They gre still pending in the King County Superior Court
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
ITALY ORDERS
 GERMANS TO
 QUIT COUNTRY

PARIS. March 1s.-That Italy has at last arrived at the conclusion that she cannot longer remain out of the war In Euroe was clearly indicated this morning when all Germans at the resorts of the Italian Rivera were notified to leave.
 Germans throughout Italy are quiet ly departing for other sections. Some of them are going to Spain, and others are returning to the Fatherland
 lt is believed here that Italy VIII declare war against Germany and Austria before the end Of the present month
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
cANNesY CREWS TO
 SAIL ON DOLPHIN

SEATTLE. Mach 1S.-The steam ship Dolphin starts her summer scne' dule by sailing for skasway at nine o'clock tonight. She will take one hundred passengers, including partial crews of the conneries at Kasaan' Ia llu and Hidden Inlet.
 Passengers for Juneau include Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Stapleton, Neil Olson Fred Parsons. Mrs V Ward w. Bors- staller Fred V. Berger, Chris 6ustai- son. W. K. Nichols. William zusait
 On the AtKi.
 The AlKi left for Juneau last night Among the passengers for Juneau are MT and Mrs. Fred Walter. J. Griggs' E. Hagstad. Mary MarSlay, Mir and Mrs L. B. Thompson, o. McFadden' |. Erickson. W. P. Kendrick, J. Raine, c. E. Smith. J. D. Martin, Leonard Peck. Joseph Lazier John Bergiuna' .c. c. English. C. Melender, Mrs. J- Wehren.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
VoeKmEN's COMPENSATION
 MAY BE COMPULSORY

BOSTON. Mass March iS.-A oih making present workmen's compen' sation law mandatory upon every en'' blower in Massachusetts engaged M any industrial line as well as upon the Commonwealth counties. eisies' towns and fire and water ais1lic.s' has been prepared by industrial aeol. dent board and presented to the ies' isiatlVe committee on the iudieials- o-iv exceptions permitted under tho bfn arc domestic servants and iaFm laborers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
GOTHAM EXTENDING
 BANKING SYSTEM

NEW YORK. March 1s.-wlth ap- pncatious pending with Che Federal reserve board for permission to open branches in Havana. Cuba. and In San Juan. Porto Rico, the National City Bank of New York is making eXten- siye preparations for Che transaction of foreign banking business on a large and broad basis
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
FAIRBANKS HAVING
 BIG CELEBRATION

FAIRBANKS. March 1S.-Fairbanks began celebrating St. Patricks pay Tuesday evening and Will complete it tonight. The patron saint or ire' land is dividing honors with the pros meets for bigger and better taif' banks as the cause behind the iesu- vities The selection of Fairbanks as the Interior terminus Of a govern ment railroad and the act of Congress n establishing the agricultural col- leee and school Of mines m the ei'y are being celebrated as well as the Irish holiday
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
GERMANY SENDS .....
 TROOPS TO BELGIUM

LONDON, March 1S.- An Ams.er' dam dispatch to the Express says that in the preparation for attacks in West rlanders. many fresh German troops are being poured into Belgium. me inhabitants of Liege have been order' ed to billet 10000, of seraing, 5'VVOi and Louyalne 10000. There are ai' ready 5O,OOO Bayarians in Liege.
 Germany To Attack
 NEW YORK. March iS.-A special to the New York Herald says the Germans have stopped all traffic on inc roads between the frontier towns and the cities in Western Flanders fearing a disclosure of details con corning a new concentration of troops for the next effort against calai. me Kaiser is expected to arrive shortly on the Western front to witness the new attack.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
GERMANS PROTEST
 ON C0NSUL's ARREST

SEATTLE. Wns March l'.-A dis match from Washington this morning etntes that the German embassy pro- tested to the State Department ms morning against the arrest here yes terday Of German Consul Miineiin Mueller and his secretary b. M. schultz 1t was stated in the protest that the order was a violation ol toe consular treaty betweent the United States and Germany
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
Consul says fae eoods on seattle
 House.

SEATTLE, March 1S.- German con sui Wilhelm Mneller says ne nas ll his possession bills Of ladne snoNsns that the seattle contruction ana Dls dock company has shipped submarine emiDment to Russia and that oe mas reported the matter and circumstances to the German Ambassador
 Paterson Denies Charge
 President !. V. Paterson Of the seat' tle Drydock and Construction eoinpan5 says his company has not been maklns submarines for any country
 Iohn Murdock one or FaLefson 1, employees, has been arrested |lsn
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
CoNsTANEINOPLE
 PREPARES FOR END

pARls March IS. .-Funds and DooN9 oe the ottoman Bank and the German hank it IS said. have been taken from constantlnople to Asia Minor.
 An Athens dispatch to the Figaro conveys the information that the ae lenses are being thrown up hastlly 6t different points along the coasts ,S ol zsla Minor and that troops from me tne
 naees of smyrna are beins rushed
 ,,o nardonelles Dissensions are said to have arisen among the i"'" lzh leaders
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
RUSSIAN REPORTS
 ARE OF SUCCESS

PETROcRAD. March 1s.- In the carpathians the Austrian attempt to pierce the Russian front near Lup- kow. and thus relieve przemysl has ended in utter failure. The Austriana suffered severe losses, and part of their army has been compelled to re' tire
 Semi-oiticial information In dalieia says Anstriai attqcFs were defeat- ed iu Che carpathians as reaplt of thes. irian r06ps rn6s saiitr--Af tie Aus. capable ol attacling in open order aud have endeavored to break onf
 ines by advancing in solid masses which were moved down. In Eastern Galicia the situation is developMg m accordance with our plans and aeti- cipatIons.'
 German forces defeated at Pr5asnys are sun retreating. hoth pursued py cossacks. The Russians are lntiie1- ine heavy losses on the German rear guard. German defeat in this district viii probably compel the retirement of the Germans along the greater DOT lion of their long line Already they are on the defensive along most or the front The Russians are carrying on a vigorous offensive between the Niemen and V.ssuia rivers.
 Turkish counter attacks m the Trans .chorhlz district of Transcaucas' ia have been repulsed with heavy losses according to headquarters a1 Tinis. The report adds that tne hus' sians were also successful in the re- zion of Oly. but that there is no change in the balance of the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
ceta sf2.ooO.ooo Order.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-lt Is re- ported that the New York Air Brake Co., has received a S12.0oO.Oo0 order from Che Russian government on which profit of s8oo0.o0O is in sight
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
alfonso for More made.

MADRID, March 1S.--Kine Alfonso in audience with American Ambassa- dor Willard declared the present time was opportune for trade development with Spain. notably in mining and met allurgical industries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
lrAlY srILL pREpARINe

ROME. March lS.-The Italian par liament has passed the law authoriz- ing the War office to summon to the colors the so.called supplementary of. flcers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
Woolen outlook Good

NEW YORK. March IS. - A l.a"' renee special to the World says that tho outlook for business at 5ne Amer. lcan Woolen plants is better than at any time since the great strike
 The Lowell wooIen mills are Mosi,' ne overtime on war orders for the ai' lIas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
WASHINGTON GIRL kltts
 sWsETaEART AND SUICIDES

MOUNT VERNON. Wash March IS -Birdeen Peterson, automobile sales man and son of a rich farmer was to- das shot and killed on the street or this city by his sweetheart, Miss 44ae A Aeezed. The latter swallowed pol son and win die.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
BoMeARo
 eUKowiNA CAPITAL

BUCHAREST. March lS.-The Rus sian military forces have commenceo Czernowitz, the capital ol Bukowina, from which they were ts gently driven by the Austrians. z severe artillery duel is now in pros eress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
LETTER FOR
 THEODORE MARKsTRoM

Gov. J. F. A Strong said this after. noon that there is an important letter at his omce for Theodore Markstrom and that he has been una6le to locate the latter. though 1t is believed that he is iu the vicinity Of Juneau
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
oardaneIIaa cannol HoId out


 ROME March lS.-The preYahns conviction in official circles here IS that the forcing of the Dardanelles IS inevitable and that the fall Of con stantinople win be hastened by feFo' .ntions there. According to news re- ceived here the situation ID tne lusA- lsh capltaf Is most serious.
 The fleet is reported divided @ lnso three parts. one operating in tae uer. danelles. another in the gulf of s%aros % throwing shells across the penlnsuia as sf Gallipoll and the third standing OH inc entrance of the psrdaneiies in the Aegean. ,.
 in addition to 100000 Turkish troops 9..', heinz massed for the defense or con. stantinople. all available heavy guns have been rushed to the remaihins 7 forts. It is even said that some il inch guns were taken from 'ae cruis' or Goebeb. Guns have also been fe moved to the South from forts 'n s's vicinity of Adrianople and rom cue Tchatlia forts
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
wlNDHaM sAY OPENS

UP fOe IHE oy" '' '-'' wlNDHAM. MaFeb l6.- There 's great local rejoiciag because tue 9es opened up last week ana ooa's ''''' now enter.
 ID w Yates has completed the as. easement work on the Newsander and Durrer property A. Huffman has his dam nearly com niated and will soon commence sinlc- Ing on his placer properties,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
HEAD OF LoNesHoREmEN
 MAY SETTLE STRIKE

sEATTs.E March 1S.-President O. Counor. or the International Long shoremen's association, will arrive here sunday and make an enort to settle the strike that is in progress at this and other ports.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
-lIrNEYs EoR BosToN.

BOSTON Massa March lS. ng Post says Boston is to have lilnes bns service. A S2o0oOo company 70 o,erote 50 cars. is in contemplation
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-18
D. A. EPSTEIN IS DEAD IN
 LOS ANGELES

David A. Epsteyn, resident Of ju- ueau for the past seventeen years, head Of one of the city's most promi' nent families. and beloved by his fei- low citizens and business associates, died in Los Angeles early this morning, victim of Brights disease. With him when che angel ot death arrived were his wife and his duaghter Re- gina. The news was received here this morning by Charles P. Naghei. worshipful master of the Masonic lodge. The telegram stated the fu- neral would be held in Portalnd. Vic tor Epsteyn, 21-yearold son of the dead man. Is on his way South, and will remain in Portland until the body of his father arrives from California.
 Mr. Epsteyn was born in Europe 56 years ago. but when he was child bis parents emigrated to the United States. locating in Detroit, Aieh When he became of age. Mr. Epsteyn came West and went in business with his brother, in Portland, Ore. In 1898 he came to Alaska and became idenu- fed with the S. Blum store. as 9. clerk. Mr. Epsteyn later started cigar business here, which he com dncted for several years. He then went into the brokerage business with William r. Gflmour, who died in Seat tie late last summer. P J. McKan- na was added to the firm four years ago. The brokerag2 firm has become one of the most stable businesses in Juneau. with wide trade Ia Ans ka.
 .ean to fail rapidly, Mir. Epsteyn was ordered by che family physician 70 so to California immediately He went 10 Los Angeles and consulted wi1n inc foremost specialists in that eity. They told him he had fighting chance of recovery, but six weeks ago the pny' sicians gave him up and he took up Christian Science. Mrs. Epsteyn ana Miss Regina Epsteyn have been m Los Angeles for several month.
 First public news of Afr. Epsteyn'a critical condition was received here Monday and Victor Epsteyn le't im- mediateIy for the South. on his way to his fathers bedside.
 MT. Epsteyn married Miss Minnle Freiman. sister of s. J. and Leon 7 lsl' man of this city. in The Dalies, Oree twenty.two years ago. The widow and two children survive. The dead man belonged to the local lodge of Ma sons. and was member Of the Mys' tic Shrine and Scottish Rite Masons