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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
NSH SERB CAPITAL T0TTE7S BEFORE B0MB4RDNENT
NAVY IS KEY
 TO VICTORY
 SAYS ASQUITH

LONDON. Nov. 2.-That Great Brit. aims mighty navy still will be the de. termining factor In tho world war and that England has confidence in uiti- mate victory was declared by Prom. lpr Asquith In the House of Commons today. where he spoke before gailer- ies packed to sufiocation The pre- mler admitted that tho position of the empire was serious, stating that the money drain was the heaviest in cen- turies Re hinted that England soon may seek another loan In the United States.
 Said the prime minister: We are not apprehenslve about the Eastern theatre Of the war We feel sure of our ability and that of the Russians to roll back the tide of the German in- yaslon. AS to the Dardanelles may say that the government assumes full responsibility for that enterprise"
 Among the points that Asquith made were these:
 l British losses m France and Flanders up to the end of october were but 877OO0 men.
 9. Since the beginning of the war the admiralty had transported 2.50O,- GOO troops with losses of life of less than one-tenth Of one per cent. and in addition to this the navy has safe guarded the transportation of SSOOOO sick and wounded men, S,500,000 tons of stores and munitions and of sOO,- 900 horses
 The German fleet, the premier said, was "iocked up In the Baltic ard did not dare to show It's face" continu. ing. the premier said that after hf teen months of war the entire mili- tary and naval resources Of Germany had been reduced to sporadic ef- forts by a few submarines"
 In tho western theatre Mr. Aspilth declared the Germans had not gained one foot of ground since last April. The premier predicted on important victory in the region of the Persian Gulf, where the British are engaged with the Turks. Hs said the British under General Nixon were now only a short distance from Bagdad
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
RECALL OF
 IMPERIAL
 MINISTER?
(By GIBSON GARDNER Of the United Press Assoclation)

WASHINGTON, Nov 2-Will our government be forced to request Che recall of Count Johann von Bernstorn, German ambassador to the United states? Wm he follow Dr. Konstan- Gin Dumba back to hts home country? Wnl this be the result of the inves- igatlons now going forward by the United States department Of justice. which may connect the German gov- ernments secret service with Che bomb plots uncovered In New York?
 In addition to the reports being made to him by Bruce Beitaeka, chief of the division of investigation of the department Of justice President WI. son. 1t is understood, has in his pos session some important documents captured in a manner like the Archi' bald seizure which throw on import ant light on the question as to where the money comes from and who are the directing heads, or "higherups' in these plots
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
 CHANNEL &AY
 GET BRIDGE


 Contingent upon the cooperation or business men who are not residents of Gastlneau channel cities but who are interested in them in a business way. upon Che approval Of the directors of the local banks of proposed loans from the banks and upon approval by the Secretary of War of plans submitted to Juneau and Douglas business men by Coi. w. P. Richardson there will be O bridge constructed across Gasti. neau channel during the coming sum mer chat will connect Juneau and Thane with Douglas and Treadwell.
 The plan or Colonel Richardson was briefly. that the Alaska Board ofroad commissioners win contribute S25,OOO or as much more as may be necessary toward the erection of the bridge that wul cost 75.OOO or more, on condi- tior that the people of Juneau and Douglas win advance loan of S5O,- 000 at 8 per cent interest," the road commission will. in conjunction with a committee representing the lenders of fhe money. establish rate of toll, collect the same and see that the pro- ceeds are applied to the payment of the loan: when the loan shall have beer uquidated the bridge to be free to tho public.
 This proposition was submitted to a meeting of business men that was held in the B. M. Behrends Bank Sat urday afternoon Among those pres ent were representatives Of the Ju- neau and Douglas banks, Mayor John Reck. President F. J. Fisher of the Commercial club. Philip R. Bradley and others. plan was agreed upon to secure 'he money for the loan, with the contingencies stated. Those present thought there was no question but that the money win be provided and Col Richardson expressed the be- lief that tI,e Secretary of War would approve the plan.
 Lieut.. J. c. Mehaiiey member of the road commission, was present and be VII remain at Juneau for Q week or more to complete the survey of Gastineau channel prepare tenta tive plaus for the bridge, together with estimates of the cost
 B. M. Behrends president of Che B IM. Behren5a Bank, and one Of th' largest Juneau property owners, sai, that the people of Juneau should hear tily cooperate In the plan, because in the end anything that helps any part Of 6astineau channel will be O. benefit Co al He said that ther' seems 10 be a demand for cheaper homes n this section. and anythin' that viii contribute to increasing th' area in which to build such will con tribute to the greater good of all con cerned
 The meeting Saturday designated IB. al. Behrends committee Of on ! to carry on tho nesotiations for th ifurtherance of the plans that wore ar proved.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
COURT DEAF TO APPEAL OF CLUB
 RETAILING LIQUOR

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov 2.-Card and social clubs in Alaska must pay a license to retail liquors the same as prescribed for saloons, 1t was indi- cated today when the United States circuit court Of appeals denied the petition for @ rehearing in on action which sought relief from that imposi- ton. The case in question originated at Nome. after a social club had been forbidden to retail liquor without sa' loon license.
 The court held that no error had been made in the Nome district court at the original trial of the case. At that time the case was appealed to the circuit court here and the Nome decision was affirmed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
'RUMANIANS
 ARE DRILLING
 MANY RECRUITS

LONDON, Nov 9 News coming by way of Ferris lends support to the growing impression that Rumania is preparing to intervene in the war
 By royal decree new classes of Ru' manian recruits oie being mcbill2ed, according to word from Bucharest
 Vienna reports that @ grave situa- ation may arise between Austria and Rumonia in connection with the pro- posed use ol the lower Danube to transport Russian troops to Hulgar- i0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
SEVEN DIED IN WRECK OF
 s. S. LE0NA

VANCOUVER 8. C., Nov 2.-con. armadon ot reports of the death of seven members Of the crew of the steamship Leona when the vessel 5oundered In the Gulf Of Georgia yes. terday. reached Vancouver this morn ing The dead are as follows.
 Captain Cochrene.
 Pilot Ludlow
 Engineer w. Anderson
 Fireman q. Cecil
 Joseph Grannen.
 Chinese cook
 Chinese messboy.
 The balance oi the crew was res- cued.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
VITAL ISSUE
 BEFORE VOTERS

WASHINGTON. Nov. 9. Nine states all east Of the Mississippi, are today holding elections on questions varying from women's suffrage and prohibition to the election of goyer. nors and legislators.
 In New York. Massachusetts and Pennsylvania the right of women to balio. holds the boards.
 President Wilson left early today for Princeton, N. Js to vote at the statewide election.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02

 GOES BANKRUPT

SEATTLE. Nov 2-rhe Lindeberg. CT Packing Company operating sal- teries and salmon mild-curlng plants at Nuahagak ond Southeastern Alas la, today went 'uio thc hands of Q re- ceiver m 9 statement placed on file in the United States court the com pany is alleged to owc Routor's bank. London $iOo0o0 lt is said that oth- CT of Lindonberger's companies are involved
 It Is said that bankruptcy proceed. ings will be instituted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
ANTI-ALIEN LAW IS
 UNCONSTITUTIONAL

WASHINGTON. Nov 2.-The Unit ed States Supreme Court late yes terday handed down decision which declares that the Arizona anti-alien labor law is unconstitutional. The law was passed by the Arizona leg lslature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
NEW YORK GETS NEARLY ss5,ooo,ooo
 IN ONE WEEK

NEW YORK. Nov 2.-ln addition to the S1,OOO,OOO gold for Wells Far ro & Co.,. the Baltic brought in ap' D,oximately S2,eOO,OOo consigned 10 tht New York banks, all in British sovereigns.
 These consignments bring the to- tal gold importers for last week up to approximately sS475o.Ooo, the largest weeks total on record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
WHEAT EXPORTS EXCEED
 ALL WEEKLY RECORDS

NE YORK, Nov. o. The exports of wheat from the United States and Canada during the past week amount- ed to ll.118,O9S bushels, a high rec ord. The previous high-water mark was l0.915,119 in the week of January 7th
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
VILLA IS
 BIG LOSER
 IN ATTACK


 DoueLAs. Ariiz.. Nov. 2. - Gen srai calles wired the carranza asen- oy ln Washington this afternoon that he had defeated Viila. Two warnings were cent Gales by American officers today after two American soldiers here had been wounded by stray bui- iets.
 DOUGLAS. Ark. Nov. 2.-several hundred Mexican soldiers loot their iives today In A7ua Prieta, just across the border. when after four desperate attaeks, General Paneho Vlia'o troops were forced to draw away from Che city, which is being defended by General cailes, of the general staff. it was Che most lna- Borlant battle Of Northern Mexico in two years.
 General Gales reported that Che Villa forees were in fuli retreat, leav- inq large numbers of dead and wound ed behind shem. About four hundred dead or dying vina soldiers strewed' Che desert around the barbed-,gire bar rieades of the Mexican town.
 MINES SLAUGHTER NlLLlSTAS.
 Early this morning general at- tack on Agua Prieta was made 5y the viHistas. TWO sharp artillery at- tao<s preceded it but no serious break was made in the defense. Af- ter a calm. following the first cannon attack. a storm of shot and shell oud- denly burst and the outposts Of Cal lee army reported the Villa forces advancing. Instantly dozens of s-in. rides and quick-frers were pouring thelr shsns at Vilia's men and the sxplosion Of fcur mines outside Che trenches also worked havoc among the attackers. After an hours fight ina lt was evident the attack would fall.
 Villa moved 10000 oi his men yes- terday under the cover of @ dense haze of smoke from Q Douglas copper shelter 40 noon be had reached a point on the west side of Agua Pri- eta and the demand was made on Cal les for the surrender Of the city by D. m The main body Of Villas ar my came in contact with Cqrranza sentries early yesterday morning The outposts opened fire on the Villa troops and then fell back to the trenches.
 sisno Vula's Only English.
 Yesterday afternoon Villa him self. with four of his officers. came co the American lines to get his bear ings as to the location of the Amer. ican boundary line. DO you expect to take Agua prieta?" a U. S. army stan officer asked. Sure Nike re- piled Villa. grinnins broadly. It was the only English he spoke. In span ish vnia inquired whether the Unit ed States intended to help General Gales. in view of the fact that the American government had recognized Carranza and had assisted reinforce ments in reaching Gales. He was as- sured that the American forces in the trenches facing the Mexican bat tlefeld would treat both sides alike. And there must be no firing across the Hne." he was told Villa said that ne did not intend firing across The line and for this reason wanted to get his bearings on the boundary.
 General Frederick Funston arrived today. to take command of Che Amer ican forces here
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
GERMANS ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE RIGA HAS
 BEEN GIVEN SETBACK

LONDON, Nov. 2.-The Times says today that Russian troops have been landed at varna, an important Bulga- rlan port. on Che Black Sea.
 The Posts Petrograd correspond ent says that British submarines op- eratlng in the Baltic Sea and the complete closing of tho Gulf of Riga by Russian mines have thwarted all German plans for the taking of RI. ga, Courland
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
WIRELESS TELEPHONE TO
 TALK WITH TOKYO

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2-The wire less station at Arlington, va., is be- ing tuned upp to talk with Tokyo. ll,0OO miles away It is the expecta. ton of the experts before long Go glrdle the globe with the wireless lelephone
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
ANCHORAGE CHURCH
 STARTED THIS WEEK

SEWARD. Nov. 2.-Rev. James L.. Mcbride passed through this city on Thursday on bis way to Anchorage where he will commence the erection of C.e new Presbyterian Church at that place. Mrs McBride expects to ioin him within 9 few weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
TEN DYE PLANTS
 IN OPERATION

NEW YORK. Nov D. There are now ten new dye plants in this coun- try making 10000 anillno and inter- demiates. The totoi output is 10000 bounds daily The tenth plant start ed yesterday Another company cap- talked at Sl5.o00oo0 has started plans for extensive works. in differ ent parts Of the country
 England Co Have Dyee,ufi WorSa
 A London special says the British Dyes Compauy'a principal works will be established at Huddefdold Even. lually 10000 nen win be employed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
HERMAN BIDDER DIES
 IN NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK. Nov 2.-Herman Rid der. editor and publisher of the New York staats zeitung. president of the International Typesetting Machine Co., which makes the mteriype type casting machine in competition with the Mergenthaler linotype, died here yesterday. of disease of the kidneys. Ridder was born in New York 65 years ago. and early engaged in news paner work. He was not only editor and publisher of the New York staats zeitung. the leading German news paper of the United States. at the time of his death but he was di- rector of the Associated Press. He took on active interest in civic and social reform. and was prominent in the Democratic 2arty for many years He was a former treasurer of the Nd. tionai Democratic committee
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
GERMANY WILL BLOCK GRECIAN
 COAST WITH SUBS

BERLIN. Nov. 2. Submarine blockade Of the Grecian coast was or dered yesterday and will be effective immediately, it was announced by the war office today. The same tao ties that have prevailed around Eng land will be used.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
AGED SISTER OF
 GENERAL MILES IS
 TOURING THE NATION

SEATTLE. Nov. 2.-Mrs. Anna Ma ria Miles sprague, Q sister of General Nelson A. Miles ir in Seattle for a few days. She is on tour or 5ne United States during which she eN- oects to visit friends and relatives in every state in the Union. Mrs. sprague is 79 years old.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
CRACKER FACTORY TO
 BE STARTED IN SEWARD

SEWARD. Nov. 2.-- Several local business men here have announced their intention to establish a cracker and biscuit fatory here in the near future. and it Is expected that the new company win file its articles of incorporation within the week at the office of the Secretary of Alaska In Juneau
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
NEW BATTLEsHlPs TO
 BE STRONGLY PROTECTED

WASHINGTON. Nov 2.-The speci' flcatlons of the two new battleships' bids for which will be opened on Nov 19 will call for the ecS'pmen' of the greatest defense against tor
 pedo attacks yet introduced into any American battleship; several new ideas win be appended in the con struction of hulls to enable ships tc better withstand submarine torpedo blows.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
aoMs nEr nAMAGEs.

sEArrLE-The heirs of Mrs. Lh- liam B. Whittlesey who was killed in auto accident in 1913, today were awarded damages ln the sum of 35'' l50. The money is payable to Se. drlc Walter and Raynor Whittlesey sons of the dead woman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
SEATTLE STUDENTS SAIL TO ROOT" lN
 CALIFORNIA GAME
-

SEATTLE. Nov 1.-Two hundred students at the University or Wash ington sailed for San Francisco on the steamship Congress this morning Co witness the Saturday clash on Berkeley Field. of the Washington and California university football teams.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
FRENCH DIVER
 IS DESTROYED

BERLIN. Nov 2.--The French sub marine Turquoise has been sunk by Turkish artillery fire according to m official statement issued today by the Turkish war office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
VALDEZ JAN eoT AlD

WASHINGTON Tho government is publishing Che names Of those ac' cepting It's financial aid. in getting out of lhe European war zone who have since failed Co return the cash advanced The lisl includes Mark cradeu of caldez Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
ITALY HOLDS COTTON
 INTENDED FOR GERMANS

WASHINGTON. Nog 2..-ADerican cotton vaired at approximately S5o- o0O.0O shipped from the United States and consigned to Germany is in pos session of the Italian government, according to Captain J. " Batchelor. of the Liverpool Salvage Associa- ton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
LONDON NEWSPAPER MAN
 FAvoRs CAVALIER CABINET

Lord Northcliffe, owner of the Lon don Times, says in the New York World that the present British caoi- net of % is unwieldy and the govern ment should be by a small commit fee
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
ARE
 NCNERATED

NEW YORK. Nov. 2.-When ten ement in North Sixth street, Brook lyn. burned yesterday thirteen per sons are known Co have burned to death. The origin of the fire has not been discovered
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
BRITlsli GOVERNMENT TO
 PROTEST AGAINST ABUSE
 OF AMERICAN PASSPORTS

LONDON, Nov. 2-The British gov ernment is preparing Q protest against the abuse of American passports by persons to whom they are issued. An official statement will soon be Issued.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
LATE NEWS BULLETINS
,lINo oIJT or DANGER.

LONDON - Ging George returned yesterday from the front. He IS ID no danger from the effects of iniur- ies sustained when his mount le'' while he was reviewing his troops.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
TRIED 10 END LIFE.

SEATTLE. Nov. 2.-A B. Bolt ol Fresno. Califr shot himself with sai cidal intent in the Hotel Frye qt on early hour this morning. iie ~ili fe cover
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
CAPT. LOUIS LANE
 ON WAY TO SEATTLE

FAIRBANKS. Nov. 2-Capt. Louis l.. Lane. who sold his power schoon- CT. Polar Bear to v. Stefansson last fall and made delivery Of the boat too late to secure transportation to Nome. arrived from the Arctic yes terday. and departed this morning To. Seattle. He is accompanied by H. H. Burt and J. S. Adair, of San Fran cisco. who had been with him on the
 Polar Bear for 20 months. Capt Lane and associates came directly from Banksland in the Arctic over land across Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
BERLIN DENIES RuMoR
 GROWN PRINCES DEATH

BERLIN. Nov 2.-It was denied here today that the German Grown Prince had died near verdun. in field hoslptaI The report reached Turin from Rome newspaper
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
Rrlilah Roat sunk.

LONDON. Nov. 2.--A British tor podo boat colllded with another ship at Gibraltar today and the former wos sunk 1t was announced this eve ming
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
aussIA euYs rRucKs

NEW YORK. Nov 2.-The Inter- national Motor Company of New Jer- sey has just closed an order for TOO fve.ton motor trucks to be construct. es for Russia
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
HUERTA IS lLL

EL PAsO-Victoriano Huerta, ex- dictator Of Mexico, is reported to oe seriously m in his prison at Fort Bliss
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
COL n. E. REvELL CARRIES
 ANCHORAGE WINTER MAIL

ANCHORAGE. Nov. D. The first man for tho interior loft over tho trail from Seward yesterday, and the first mail for thls city win leave on November 18th The mail contract has iust been awarded Go Col H. E Reven and calls for 800 pounds of mail a week This contract together with the interior mail contract which MT. Revell also holds, win give him approximately 15oo pounds Of mail a week out of Seward Col Revell ex- poets to employ 90 dogs in the dis- charge of the two contracts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
NEW WORKS INTEREST
 ACCOUNT IS s5Aooooo1

NEW YORK. Nov. 2.- New York City win have to pay in 1916 {o4,5l-'- iSs solely for interest on its city oeo1. ,n incrsase oi S3.SS2.75s over 1915.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
u McchrFERTY DlEe.

sBApTLE-W. J. McCaiierty a well known lawyer died this morn Ing
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
WEDDING IN DECEMBER

s Washington. Nov 2.-l. wae g formally announced last eve & ming at the White House that g. the marriage of President Will. g son and Mrs Elizabeth Gait s will take place near the close s of December at Mrs Galts g home. The wedding will be
 g private.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
SACRED HOLIDAY oBsERVED.

PARIs-Al Saints and All Souls Day was observed here and through out France today and yesterday by pnerimages of wreath.bearing throngs of moufners to the cemeteries, in most of which are buried soldiers who havo iallen on ,he field of bat. Uo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02

c. w Beider has returned from MendenhaE, where he had contract .op the Mendenhai bridge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
sELF SLAIN EDITOR

SELF SLAIN EDITOR
 HAD BIG INSURANCE ST. LOUIS Nov o. - Edward l. Preetorius. publisher of the st. Louis Times. who killed himself yesterday had life insurance poiitices iu force for s100.O00 it was learned today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02
Musr IMPokT ooAL.

ROME-Coal at Sso ton must be imported from Japan, owing to 2 ser ious shortage of that iael.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-02

DOUGLAS Ariiz., Nov. 2. - Con eral calles wired the carranza asen- cy in Washington this afsernoou that he had defeated Villa. Two warnings were sent calies by American officers today after two American soldiers here had been wounded by stray bul- lels.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
DYNAMITER HORN
ON HIS WAY TO JAIL
Will Serve Term of 30 Days for
Damage Caused This Side of the
Border.

NANCEBORO, Me, Feb. ) - Werner
Horn, who claims to be a German officer
and in that capacity to have tried to blow
up the international railway bridge here
was removed to Machias today to serve a
sentence of SO days for the damage which
the explosion caused on this side of the
border.
Deputy Sheriff George W. Ross put his
prisoner aboard the train leaving for Ban
gor at $40 this morning. At Bangor,
after wait of two hours, the trip will be
continued OH another line east to Machias,
where the party Is due at 6.20 this even
ing.
The departure Of Horn, who has gained
notoriety by what he calls his act OF war
against Great Britain, attracted little at
tention. y small crowd gathered at the
station.
The prisoner, who was not shackled.
smiled and waved a goodbye as the tram
drew out.
The case is now ended so far as the state
IS concerned. 1t IS expected the next
move will be by the federal authorities,
who are concerned with the application
for cxtradition of the dvpamiter to Can
ada, where he is wanted to answer to the
little damage which he did to the bridge
by operating on that side of the boundary
line