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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
SPIEL RIVER TO
 RUSH ITS WORK;
 SURVEYOR COMING

Sailing on Che Northwestern from Seattle tonight c. F. Gibson of San Francisco. will start for Juneau where be win be associated with the Speei River Project MT. Gibson has for several years been connected with the head offices Of the company in San Francisco. and is coming north to take charge of 8 party of surveyors whi win so to the Speel River properties Sunday and will assist in the rush work which is being done there in the effort to finish the field work be- fore the heavy weather sets in.
 This party under Mir. Gibson win make the third to be put at work there, the last one having gone out under Mir. Torpcn several weeks ago. The launch Pacific left yesterday on her regular weekly trip for the Speel River properties. and took down complete outGt for the installation of 9 water system and fse projection for the cottages.
 Lyman E. Lougiolow. who arrived on the Mariposa from Anchorage Wed- nasday. win join Mr Gibson here and win act as his transit man on 'tle Speei River work. Mir. Longieliow has for several months been connect ed with the surveying crew of the Alaska Road Commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
PASSENGERS WERE SCARED WHEN STEAMER
 MARiPosA HIT STORM

That passengers of the steamship Mariposa. on her last trip from Sew ard. got the scare Of their lives while off Yakutat. is the story that is going the rounds Of the waterfront The Mariposa encountered one Of the stiff est storms in years. and shipped hum dreds of seas while she was battling with the gale.
 The big vessel had 16O0 tons of cop per ore from the Bonanza mine, Ken necott. which was valued at half million dollars. The vessels prov went under every swell, and as re- suit a wide section of her railing was smashed away and part of her super structure was battered in. In one stateroom there was two feet of wa ter at one time. passengers said. while all staterooms, and the social hall, on the saloon deck. were flooded.
 One passenger said; I looked out Of my stateroom window and sure thought we were sinking. A river Of water was flowing along the deck."
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
BOARD OF TRADE HEAD
 EXPLAINS MEAT SEIZURE

LONDON. Oct o. According to President Runciman of the English Board of Trade when the government tried to make contracts for meat with American firms it found prices ex- cessiye. and the only way it was able to deal with tho situation was by requisitioning the whole tonnage car rying beef from South America to England. Requisitioned ships were sent from Australia where the Aus traiian government took control Of an beef and mutton produced in that country and loaded the ships at cost price Great Britain thus supplied her own army and the French army. and had a considerable surplus which was being sold to the civilian population. The Argentine meat supply he said, is in the hands of a half dozen very powerful firms. mainly controlled in America
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
GERMAN DETIS8 AT -I-s 15E NgM IN DANGEE
HEIR
 TO THRONE HAS
 NARROW ESCAPE E

PARIS, Oct. 2-An omcer attached to the British staff who returned to Paris today brings the Information that the Prince Of Wales had Q mirac- ulous escape from death during the battle of Loos Thursday.
 Strictly accurate details are that as ihe Prince was speeding toward the front in an automobile he ordered the driver to pull I'D at tho foot of a knoll which the Prince mounted. to- watch the progress Of the fighting through bis binoculars. While he was standing on the hill Q big shell fell
 on Che automobile, destroying che ear and blowing the driver io atoms for running into danger which King George has said the heir to the throne must avoid, the Prince replied Well have plenty Of
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
TO
 START IN
 PHILT0WN


 NEW YORK. Oct 2-At a meeting here today Of the National Baseball Commission. with ihc heads of the Boston Americans and Philadelphia Nationals. it was decided that the Worlds Series win begin next Friday october 8. at Philadelphia. The sec ond game Of tho series also VIII be played at Philadelphia. on Saturday, October g.
 The teams then go to Braves Field. Boston. on October ll and l2. for the third and fourth games with the fifth game at Philadelphia October 1S and tho sixth game at Boston on October 14
 Grover Alexander. admittedly the king Of the present day pitchers. win likely pitch tho first game for the Phnles.
 President Tener named Charles Rig. Ter and ". J Kem as National League umpiros while President John son selected William Evans and Frank lSuk) OLoughlin to act for the Am erican League.
 The National Commission named q. e. T. Spink as It's representative among the official scores and request- ed the Baseball Writers Association Co appoint additional scorers from among It's members for Philadelphia and Boston.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
CAPTAIN OF ABLER
 SAYS VESSEL COULD
 NOT SINK BY RAINING

Captain Hoffman declared last night that it would have been impossible to sink the power schooner p. J. Abler by ramming her. Why the Kukui would have battered her prov in if she had tried it.' he exclaimed. "The Adler had oak sides over eight inches in thickness-shc was used to batter her way through ice iieids-and the kukui would have had no chance to penetrate her. We could not have scuttled the ship. 1st. because of the fire. and second. and ] might say the letter is the main reason. because of the tough wood we would have had to chop through We would have had to drill with augers"
 Captain Hoffman is still awaiting inc structions from the owners Of the Abier The gutted vessel stin is smoking
 Four members of the Ablers crew left for Seattle today on the Admiral Evans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
PROF. PARKER
 CLAIMS HE IS
 THE DISCOVERER

TACOMA, Oct 2.-A news special from New York reads as follows
 Prof. Herschel C. Parker said to. day that he was the originator of the diminutice submarine idea laid before Secretary Daniels by Henry Ford end announced bis desire to give the in- vention to the United States as a con. tribution to his country's defense He described the invention as a motor torpedo. and said be submitted ll to Mr. Ford last July
 Prof Parker who won the recog. milton Of scientists by climbing Mt. Mckinley. explained that he had work ed out a gasoline propelled submarine primarily as defensive craft It win have 9 speed of perhaps 70 miles
 lt is Prof Parkera theory that @ fleet of these vessels could be corried on the decks Of a ship and sent out to meet Invaders Because of their speed he believes they should the more easily eludo destroyers and oth. CT submarines run close to the ves- sells Of an invading Rect and discharge their torpedoes with great accuracy
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
MOVER AT PHOENIX WHERE MINERS ARE
 OUT oN STRIKE

PHOENEX. Ariz, Oct 2- Presi. dent Charles F. Mover, of the Vest ern Federation of Miners. is here to meet the striking miners
 That the companies win not con. fer on the matter of recognition of the union is certain from statements issued by the managements. and that Mover will insist that the men do not go into conference except as repre-. sentatives of the un,on is generally believed.
 The situation has now resolved it. self down to the point where the man. agers win confer with the men if they disclaim any official connection with the federation
 Everything Is quiet Several other federation representatives are already on the ground urging the men to re- main loyal to the union Mass meet. ings are being held afternoons and evenings. sheriifs' deputies continue to guard the plants
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
 IN TRANCE
 INCREASES


 PARIS. Oct. 9. - The British are within striking distance ofthe German defenses at Lens and their obvious ln- tent ie to make the most of their op- portunltles. The French and British batteries arc sending a hurricane of metal into the German trenches and it ls believed to be but matter Of hours before the Teutons will be forced to retire, The carnage is ln- ereasins hourly, with tho German cas- ualties outnumbering the losses of tue Allies two to one.
 Furlous Counter Attacies.
 Now that the storms have abated. fighting has been renewed in the yos- ges... So far tho advantage has rested with the French but tho Teutons are lighting desperately and their coun- ter attacks against strongly organized positions are as furious as any wit messed during the war The elghtday drive along the entire front has re- solved itself into grim struggle for positions, which may last for weeks, but there is no slackening on either side. General loire referred to the conflict as an ''orgy of carnage" and his phrase describes conditions to the letter.
 "ellndlnn Fumes" Now.
 In a desperate effort to withstand the Allies lunges the Germans have introduced a new weapon in warfare "a projectiie. the fumes from which almost instantly destroys eyesight. Hundreds of these shells have been hurled into the newly-won trench po- sitions, but the French have refused to yield an inch
 Great Artillery Duel.
 All along the line in France battle is raging today that is described as the greatest artillery duel in the his- tory of the world' It is estimated that three million shells have been tir- ed this week, and French aeroplanes have done great damage to the German lines Of communications, with bombs.
 verdun IS under bombardment, the Germans having found the range at 23 miles, using the big howitzers.
 hilies Daring Apparent.
 After allowing the Germanic allies to become exhausted by numerous counter attacks aimed at the recap. tre of the territory taken by the Frenhc and British, the allies today inaugurated fresh series of assaults south of Ypres, between the La Bas- see canal and Arras and in the Cham 0agne and Argonne districts. The fighting is marked by as much daring, dash and determinaetlon as that which characterized the Anglo-French smash earlier in the week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
GREY ADMITS BALKAN CASE
 NOW SERIOUS

LONDON. Oct. 2.-sir Edward Grey admitted yesterday that the situation in the Balkans is serious. In reply to a question whether Germany and Austria arc supplying ammunition to Turkey and if so through what neu- tral country these supplies arc be- Ing transported, Sir Edward made the following statement in the House Of commons
 If by answering that question ] thought could make difficulties for Germany and Austria in the way of sending ammunition. would be glad to do so But am afraid the effect would be to the contrary"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
GERMAN COMMERCE
 TO BE BOYC0TTED?

BERLIs, Oct. 2.--ParticuIars of the Franco-Italian economic conferences at Cernobbio are beginning to leak out, says the Overseas News Agency. The chief subject was the proposed boycott of the German commerce af- ter the war, with the establishing of 8 direct line of service from England to MarseiIes and Genoa, thus abol- ishIDg the present system of interna- tional traffic. Such action, the Over seas News Agency points out, would mean serious damage to Switzerland, the connecting lines between north ern and southern Europe running through that country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
BRITAIN HINTS
 IT HAS WAY TO
 STOP SUB RAIDS

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2.-In com munication to the State Department today Great Britain officially report ed thot it has destroyed about sixty ii has developed a method by which it can stop the undersea warfare alto gether The method was not dis closed.
 Adiuat Arabic Gaze?
 Ambassador yon Bernstorif deliver ed to Secretary Lansing at New York today a note from the German govern ment concerning tho Arabic case, which, is is understood, affodrs a me- gotiable basis for the settlement of the question at issue. Secretary Lan- sing has stopped in New York, while on his return to Washington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
VoN PAPEN TO TELL
 MEXICO ABOUT TANKS

NEW YORK. oct. 2.-The Herald says that Captain von Papen, military artache of the German embassy, who is now travelling through the West. win proceed to the City Of Mexico, and will devote his talents to the ad- vancement Of the Teutonic interests therc, where he win find many other military men quite ln sympathy with his own estimate of the "ldlctic Yankees
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
STEAMER l0ST GREW RESCUED
 HAD RICHC CARGO

SEATTLE Oct 9 Overwhelmed by a gale which Is sweeping Che coast the steam schooner Graywood was abandoned this morning, in a sinking condition, of Umatilla Reef below Cape Flattery, after thrltnE rescue of her crew was effected by ihe Met son Line steamship Hilonian bound from Seattle to San Francisco
 The Graywood had cargo worth a half million dollars She sailed early this week from San Francisco. for Vancouver B. c.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
NORWAY AIDS PLAN
 OF HOLDING SHIPMENTS

BOSTON Oct 2-A London spec iai says The speedy cooperation Of Norway Tn movement started sever al months ago with neutral European countries to guarantee against the shipment Of supplies from America consigned to neutrals, getting into the German empire. has been promised by Norway Norway has arrived at a de- clsion similar to that of the Neither lands last spring when the Netner' lands Overseas Trust was formed
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
GOODS
 ARE RELEASED

WASHINGTON, Oct 2.-The British embassy today nodded Che State De pertinent that S6OO,0o0 worth of goods consigned to four American firms, and held up ct Rotterdam, would be re- leased for shipment
 Other shipments will be released from time to time. tho embassy an. nounced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
CLARK ASKS RETURN
 OF PRESIDENT

ST. JOE. Mo-. Oct 2.-In an ad- dress here today Speaker Champ Clark said
 'rhe people seem Go have absolute confidence in the pilot Of ihe ship Of Woodrow Wiison--ard gro not likely to drop him overheard in mid. ocean while the storm whips the wo- teH into fury
 President Wilson did his duty' Che Democratic house Of representatives did ils duty. its Democratic senate did its duty and VIC submit that we de- serve well or the republic, an of us.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
SWEDISH STEAMER IS
 SUNK BY SUBMARINE

<. CHRIsTIANsAND, Norway, Oct 2. The Swedish ship Forvik, l1O7 tons, has been sunk by a German submar- inc The crew was saved. The yes sol was carrying coal through the war zone
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
STEAMER WRECKED.

VANCOUVER, B. C., Oct. 2.-The British steamship Capilano Of Victor. ia is total wreck on savary island Seymour Narrows She was bound to Prince Rupert. B c. Capt sam uei Nelson and crew Of eighteen were saved The vessel was worth S3O.- GOO, and was owned by the Union S. 8. Co., She left Vancouver Thursday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
BJLGAR'S DECISION
 AWAITED

LONDON. Oct 2.-An hope of Bui- saria remaining out of tho war has been abandoned and according to to- day's indications the entente powers are preparing note to Car Ferdi- nana. demandins that Bulgaria make an open declaration of her intentions.
 cermano Invade scrbia.
 According to Athens adyicea, Ger man troops aiready hayo made at- tempia to cross the Save river into Serbia at several points and Bulgaria continues to mass troops on the Ser. bian and Greek borders. lt ia said Chat 30 far tho Germans have been unable to enter Serbian territory to any extent and brisk sldrmlshing bat ties arc reported.
 mari'ai Law pociared7
 According to the Corriere doi La sera published at Milan, Bulgaria is mobihzing an soldiers up to the age of 58. No citizens less than l5 years old is permitted to leave the country and martial law has been proclaimed. the Italian paper says. This news camo from the papers Bucharest cor respondent
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
MUNITIONS CONTRACTS AS COMPENSATION FOR
 cANADA's SACRIFICES

SEATTLE. oct 2-The Times de- clared yesterday that munitions and other war contracts to the value of S25,o00,OOo had been authorized by the secretary of the Dominion govern ment during the past week. to be awadred in Western Canada, because of British Columbia's great sa'rifice in men and money. in the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
slcNs or STRIFE

LONDON Oct 2 The Morning Post dispatch says News comes rom the Uearian frontier that by direc-
 lion of ihe Bulgarian authorities mer. chants and snopkeepers in Che from tier district have been summoned to make declarations as 10 the quantity of foodsiuis they had on hand
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
MarlIaI LaW DseIared7
AID FOR SERBIA.

GENEVA. Oct 2.-Italy is prepar. Ing to send 100000 men to aid Serbia when the expected cerman-Bulgar of- iensive begins, according to Rome ad, vices.
 French and English artillerymen are arriving ai Belgrade daily in anticipa- ton of the drive against Serbia and 8 detachment Of Russian gunners also is reported to have been sent to that country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
FRENCH BIRDBIEN AIDING ENGLAND
 TO FIGHT RAIDS

LONDON. Oct. PA dozen French avlators, all of whom are picked men, have come to England to aid British aiers in fighting of zeppelins.
 Seven air-raids on London were made by the German fliers during the past ten days. Only one of them left any serious damage in their wake.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
HEAT FRANCHISE
 IS SOUGHT

One oi tho main topics or discussion at the council meeting last night was an ordinance proposed by H. S. Wor- then. of Che Wor,heu Lumber Milis, which read in part as follows: Be it ordained Authority is hereby grant- ed to y. S. Worthen. his heirs and as- signs. 70 establish and maintain with in the town or Juneau @ steam heating plant for public service and to that end the right to lay pipes and con duits in and under the various streets and alleys In ihc town or Juneau, for Che purpose Of supplying steam and by-products thereof to private con- sumors in said town or Juneau.
 This proposed ordinance was given O very thorough discussion and was referred to the street committee to be reported upon at Che next meeting.
 More Lights Asked.
 Several matters in connection with the city lights were discussed at last nights meeting, among them being the installation of lights on the city float and the placing of a street light on Wnioughby ayeinue opposite the Wickiaudcr residence. Both of these lights were ordered installed
 Tn resopnse to the petition or Dr.. Robert Simpson requesting a board walk from the junction Of Calhoun Road and Gold Belt Avenue to the city limits. the council unanimously voted in favor Of building the walk and ordered the work started at once.
 Install Police Alarm.
 On the suggestion of Chief of Police E. J Sitter. the Council discussed and later favorably voted upon the installation of 9 polce alarm system. Within @ few days the city will be equipped with a series Of colored street lights. to be operated from a central switch in Che telephone office As an auxiliary. telephones win be put at various points throughout the city in the usual police box which Is common in the States. This arrange ment or liglis and telephones will
 
 communication with police officers The work Of stringing the lights will begin at once and wni cost approxi- mateiy Sf00
 in his monthly report Chief Sitter showed @ total Of nine arrests. eight convictions. and one dismis7-l during the month. The case disriss,d vas an assault and battery charge.
 Hospital Tax Discussed.
 Until the City Council can definitely determine the status of various insli- lutions In the city generally classed as charitable institutions" the mat ter Of the hospital taxes win be laid on the table
 City Clerk Reports.
 With S6oo0 siii unpaid on the city tax levy. there IS in the general fund total or Si2S6s90 at the present time All bnis for the month Of Sep tember were ordered paid. these in- clude salaries of municipal officers. teahcers. and fuel and ueht bnis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
SUBWAY cAVE-iN
 PICTURES SOON AFTER
 ACCIDENT OCCURRED

Nine hours after the recent subway accident in New York moving picture views Of the disaster were being shown iu 20 threatres
 It was as member Of 8 board or engineers to probe this accident that Col D C. JacSiirg was appointed by the public service commission ol New York State. Col lacking who was in Seattle at ,ro lime was forced tc decline the honor owing io his trip to Juneau at thls time
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
GULF DEAD LIST NOW
 OVER 300

NEW ORLEANS Oct z.--At noon today the known dead as the result of tho hurricane on the gulf reached three hundred and the iisl is growing.
 Nearly l50 sch0oners were wrecked between Guiiport and New Orleans and devastation end desisnct'on ev- anywhere have been wrought. Great feids of cotton have boon bent down and blown away and as a result Of tho hurricane property has suffered damage which may amount to more than twelve millions oi dollars
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
KEEPING SWITZERLAND
 NEUTRAL IS PROBLEM

LONDON. Oct. 1.--President Motta of switzeralnd has almost as big a job as President Wilson in keeping his country neutral A large section of switzeralnd is virtually French, another is Italian and a third, on the German border Is inhabited largely by German Swiss.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
SWISS ARREST s4 TEUToNs
 ON CHARGE OF BEING SPIES

GENEVA. via France. Oct IT. Since the beginning of the war eigh- ty-iour persons have been arrested by the Swiss authorities on the open charge of being spies. The arrests, made in various towns. were mostly of Ausrians and Germans.
 At Lausenne recently three spies, their leader a German, were seutenc- cd to @ years imprisonment and to pay heavy fines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
NEARLY 100000 RUSS
 SOLDIERS WERE TAKEN

BERLIN Oct. 2.-The German War office announced yesterday, in an of- flcial communication that during the month of September on the Russian front there were captured 96,000 men, g cannon of large calibre, 29S ma chine guns. In addition to much stores and small equipment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
J. S. GOODS HELD
 WORTH MILLIONS

NEW YORK Oct J. It is esli- mated that thcre are about Sl61000.- 0o0 worth of goods now needed In the United States held up at Rotterdam, and at least Si5o000,0o0 worth are held up within German territory and at Scandinavian ilorts making to- iel ol more than ll30o,5tfo00
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
ARRESTED BANKERS
 ARE CHARGED WiTH
 COMMITTING PERJURY

WASHINGTON. Oct President Glover. Vice President W. J. Flaiher and Cashier E. H. Fiather, Of One Rigga National Bank. whc were arrested by federal agents, today posted bo1ds of S5.O00 each for their appearance when wanted
 They are charged with perjury in connection wilh the banks recent suit against Secretary of the Treos- urer w. G. McAdoo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
aia saaAPNEl ORDER

PITTSBURGH Oct Nesotia lons have been closed by the Ameri cen Car & Foundry Company for be- tween {l5.o0ooo0 and S25oo00oo ad- d'tiona war orders which call for shrapnei high explosive shells end
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
FORD ls AssAiLED
 BY DEFENCE SOCIETY

WASHINGTON Oct Henry Ford the Detroit automobile manu. lacturer is charged with 'coniemplac lns binding the arms of lhe United sietes to assure the preservation oi peace iu an open letter sent to him by the American Defense Society and made public here yesterday Ford's recent announcement oi Sl0000.000 peace mnd ls the subject Of Che let ter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
auARpIAN EoR RoAD

SEATTLE Oct. 2.-socretary Lane has instructed A. E. Fitz- henry surveyorgenerai of Wash ing State, to take over Che Al- oska-northern R R. at Seward Alaska. and become its resident agonl until Che government closes tho a1airs oi iho corporation
 Fiizhenry may leave for the North on the steamer North western.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-02
FILM ACTRESS IS
 NEARING DEATH

LOS ANGELES, Oct 2 Mabel Nor maud the well known film star and comedy actress is lying at tue point 0f dealh in Los Angeles Miss Nor mand met with an accident nstaining injuries to her head She 1as been unconscious for days,