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Evening star., 1915-06-05
NOW FALLING;
CURRENT STILL STRONG
Swift Flowing Waters Said to Pre-
sent Unusual Sight at
Great Falls.

Though an eight-mile current in the
Potomac is still racing by Washing
ton, the water in the river is steadily
was about a foot below the high level
of yesterday at the same hour. The
top of the seawan about Potomac Park
is exposed. and it is thought that with
in the next forty-eight hours the wa
ter level will again be normal. The
yellow flood is rolling under the
bridges in great swirls that look to be
as strong as at any time since the cur
rent started running. At the junction
of the Virginia channel with the main
channel Of the river, the water is boil
ing and bubbling as il there was a
great fire under it. The current has
interfered to a great extent with the
movements of tugs taking sand and
gravel laden lighters to Georgetown,
and two tugs are required to handle
a tow that ordinarily is handled by a
small tug.
Vessels Feel Current.
The muddy flood is making rapid
progress down the river and this morn
ing had reached below Liverpool point,
about forty miles down the river. The
strength of the current is felt from
about Indian Head by vessels coming
up the river
Yesterday the sight at Great Falls
is described as having been most un-
usual At the falls, and in the gorge
below, the water is said to have been
about forty-five feet above it's normal
level. reaching within fifteen feet of
the top of the rocks at the gorge. The
roar of the falls could be heard miles
away as the rushing water rolled and
tumbled through the narrow, rocky
ravine on its way to the wide reaches
Falls state that no damage was
done the park about the falls, the
water not reaching the grounds. It is
stated that some of the low lands
along the river above the falls were
under water. but no damage of conse-
quence was done.
Hunts Pleasure Craft.
The harbor police boat was out yes-
terday hunting for pleasure craft that
might have broken away from their
moorings at Georgetown and drifted
down with tb& current. The only craft
found were a catboat belonging to
Charles W. Porter of Clarendon. Va.
and a houseboat belonging to Robert
Coleman of 812 F street northwest. The
Porter boat was towed to the harbor
precinct. and the houseboat, which
could not be towed in, was anchored
on the flats on the Virginia side of the
river about opposite the steel plant
wharf. AS a precautionary measure
many of the launches that usually
anchor about Analostan Island have
been brought down the river and an
chored along the seawaH of Potomac
Park, above the Highway bridge,
where the water is shoal and not eX-
posed to the rush of the current.
Rivermen say that the current has
recently been almost as strong as 1t
ever becomes, but there have been
numerous occasions when the water
about this city has been higher, but
passed off without doing damage.
Evening star., 1915-06-05

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Evening star., 1915-06-05

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The Test" Edison Drams
MONDAY AND TUESDAY ANITA STEW
ART and Earl. WILLIAMS in THE
GODDESS 3ni CHAPTER
Evening star., 1915-06-05

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Evening star., 1915-06-05

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TOMORROW - OPEN 2 PM - WILLIAM
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-09

Never mind" said Bill you'll be
better soon"
'T'n be better off SOON" replied the
other. But wish I'd had a chance.
1 wish I'd been poor and decent. l
wish I'd been brought up with Polly.
1 don't so much regret never being
able to marry her. l want good
woman's sympathy. I'd like to be
oh, God, I'd like to be her SON."
He groaned in anguish and remorse.
Presently his eyes closed. For awhile
Bill thought he was sleeping; pres
emily a strange sound from the bed
aroused him. 1t had grown dark and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-09
t His Friend Lay Dead

Saw That His Friend Lay Dead
Bill was doing unconsciously. He
lit lamp hastily and saw that his
friend lay dead. On his face there
was the smile that happy child
wears at nightfaIl.
When Bill dressed his friend for
burial he saw a curious stain, a BIRTH
mark, extending from the base of the
neck an inch or two in the direction
of the right shoulder.
II.
Polly Raymond looked up from her
letters at the breakfast table with a
cry of distress.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-09

D.. Copyright Uy-~W VI. .Sudplldu'J
, -
Feeling better, amt you, pard?"
Jim Syrett nodded CURLY. He was
appreciative of the boys kindness in
coming up to his shack to see sick
man, but sometimes he felt too i'll to
show his feelings. At such times he
always said he was better. Although
the boys tried to make him believe
that he would soon be about again,
Jim cherished no illusions on that
score.
BILL" he said, turning suddenly to
his friend, 81 want you to promise me
something. Come and sit with me
when I'm going to cash in"
"You amt going to cash in in fifty
years." said Bill, unconvinced of his
own statement, nevertheless.
when you see the white flag flying
from in front of my door, you'll know
what it means" said Jim.
1t was ten days later when Bill, in
the valley, saw the summons. He
hurried up the mountainside. Jim Sy-
rett was lying besides the flag; he had
not had strength to return to his bed.
''Pm all in he said as Bill carried
him within.
Nonsense" said Bill.
The other was steadily growing
weaker. Toward night he opened his
eyes. BILL" he said, there's a girl
back east"
"Pn write her, Jim, just to ease
your mind" said his friend.
Jim shook his head and smiled
family. Its better not to-" he said.
Nellie and l were engaged once. 1
guess she's got better man, though.
l always was waster. But l never
had a chance. Harvard, parents died
when l was a kid, and capital of
E$2,O0O,OOO you know"
Bill nodded, because he had moth
ing to say.
''She said she'd wait for me. But l
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
KAISER THREATENS TO DECLARE WAR AND TO
 STRIKE AIT SAME TIME

LONDON, May 9-A declaration Of war against Italy by Germany and Q simultaneous attack from the German army is expected by the Italian govern ment at any moment. This informa- tlon comes from an entirely truct- worthy oource.
 The statement ia based upon the fact that Italy has definitely decided to enter the war, and the fact that the German government knows what the decision of Italy is.
 The German attitude was set forth in a telegram from Emperor William to Prince von euelow, German ambas- sador at Rome.
 The Kaiser directed that von 5ue- low ascertain the attitude of Italy in positive and definite terms, and saying that if it was not forthcoming Germany would declare war upon it's former ally and otrlke at the same mo- ment, endeavorlns to strike crush ing blow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
VESSEL STRUCK
 WITHOUT WARNING

LONDON May S.-Those on tho Lu. sitania say that four torpedoes were launched by the submarine and that two Of them took effect One struck the ship in the bow and the other pen etrated the engine room where it eN- ploded.
 The ship immediately listed as the water poured into the great wounds that were made in her side and pre- vented the launching of more than a very few of her life boats.
 The passengers were at luncheon when the blow was struck, and the ship foated for only b minutes The life boats that were launched were has tily filled, though with difficulty. and the other passengers. as with the ri- tanic, plunged into the sea.
 Many of those rescued had been in the water for from two to four hours before they were picked up.
 Some of the passengers of the ill- fated ship died from exposure after they had been picked up by the res cuing ships
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
LEAN FALlS
 INTO HANDS
 OF GERMANY

LONDON, May S.-Next to the sink ing of the Lusitania the news that the German Baltic sea offensive movement has assumed unusual proportions is the topic of greatest interest here. That the Germans are meeting with unexpected successes is admitted
 Germans Capture Libau.
 An official announcement made in Berlin today says the Germans have captured Libau, the Russian Baltic sea port
 No details of the capture are given, nor is it intimated as to how great wae the Russian loss.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
AlI other TopIes Foraot.en.

LONDON. May S.-The destruction of Che Lusitania with 150O souls, in- ciuding many women and children by German submarine. which gave no warming has crowded out all other topics The people are angered be- yond measure. Americans in London vie with the British in expressing their adherence Of what is universally re- sarded as a crime.
 What is America Going to Dor
 British citizens are almost augrily asking Americans what the United States is soiue to do about It. and won dering if the President can longer maintain position of neutrality in the war in Europe
 Papers Call it Foul Murder
 The London newspapers refer Go the destruction of the Lusitania with her women and children as piracy and murder
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
ENGLAND IS AROUSED OVER
 LOSS OF LIFE

LONDON May S.-All England is reused by the destruction of the Lus- itania. Feeling is ranniug even higher than it did at the outbreak of the war, and recruiting has increased to such an eXten, that more men are offering their services for the purpose of the war than at any time since the war began
 The deep burning desire for re-. venge premeates all England
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
WARN AMERICANS
 NOT TO SAIL

NEW YORK. May S.-Ihe German embassy is today printing advertise ments in ai of the New York news papers. warning Americans that travel to Great Britain and France Is danger ous. and chat an persons taking pass age on vessels flying the colors do so at their own risk
 As a result of these warnings grave Tears are felt for the passengers on the Cunard liner Pennsylvania. which sailed from New York yesterday.
 The Pennsylvania had S79 passen- gers
 Lusitania Passengers Warned.
 It is recalled thot the German em- bassy placed advertisements in New York papers before the sailing Of the Lusilania as it has before the sailing of other British liners. notifying pas sengers not 10 sail on them as ships carrying the flags Of Great Britain. France and Russia arc likely 10 be sunk without warming
 The officers Of the Cunard line in New York. however called attention Co ihe four times the Lasiiauis has been chased by submarines. and es- caped because of her greater speed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
! ANT SAYS ST AND BY
 PRESIDENT l

MADISON. Wis. May $. Former President William H. Tai. said today that the sinking of the Lusitania pre- sented a situation of the uttermost gravity. the solution of which will be of the most difficult character He asked that every American stand squarely behind President Woodrow Wilson and be prepared to do with out question what he commands and to support whatever action he might take whole heartedly and without res ervation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
WICKERSHAM IS
 GOLD STAMPEDER

FAIRBANKS, May S.-Delegate Jas. Wickersham is Tolovana stampeder He has left for the new camp where he expects to become interested in mining.
 Interest in the Tolovana camp is continuing to grow. There are none to question the richness of the dis coveries or that the extent of the pay ground is large.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
SPRING
 CLEANUP $355, 900

FAIRBANKS. May & - The First National Bank estimates the spring cleanup for the Fairbanks district this spring at $S55O00.
 Would Sue Bank Directors.
 Ferdinand de Journel, the attorney has asked permission to sue the for mer directors of the Fairbanks Bank. ing company for S5OOOOO in behalf Of the former depositors of the Washing ton-Aaska Bank, which was consoli. dated with it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
NEARLY ALL OF
 AMERICANS LOST

NEW YORK. May s.-No lists of the survivors CT the Lusitania contain ed the names Of Alfred G. Vanderbilt. Ebert Hubbard, Mrs. Hubbard. chas. Frohman or Kiien. of New York.
 There were fe8 Americans on board : she Lusitania, and a comparison of the lists would indicate that nearly all of them perished In the disaster.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
LAST MOMENTS OF lUSlTANIA
 ARE DESCRIBED

! LONDON, May S.-The scene as the Lusitania went down. as described by the survivors. was heart-renderine be. yond words
 Battling for life the passengers called tc relatives or bade goodbye TO new-formed friends
 Tue inablty to launch enough life boats on account of the terrific list of tho big ship was the cause for most of the loss of life The small boats which were gotten away from the side of the liner quickly began picking up survivors who were clinging to wreck age and laundering in the water, kept aaoat by life belts. The boats were soon filled and they in turn picked rp by Che fleet of steamers which came from shore points under full head of steam.
 In many instances however. it was three Or four hours before the rescu- CTS reached Che survivors who were cingng to wreckage or floating on the surface
 After the torpodoes struck the big ship it was only 10 or 20 minutes be- fore she sank.
 In many cases the only work that remained for the rescuers was to pick up the dead bodies. Several Injured wcso taken aboard the trawlers only to die before reaching port
 Officers Survive.
 A considerable number Of those at' Queenstown are members of the crew. and they include che captain and the first and second officers The other officers arc believed to have perished. However. the passengers an agree that the rule of the sea Co give women and children and other passengers pref erence in getting in the boats was ob. served in every instance. The captain and other members of the crew were picked dp after the ship went down and they were in the water
 The officers Of the ship and passon- gers exhibited the greatest coolness. The passengers were placed n the boats quickly. and there was not a sign of panic. Many passengers were saved by wearing life belts which kept them anoat until the rescuers came.
 First Cabin Passengers Slow
 The terrific loss of life among the first cabin passengers was due to the fact that they were at luncheon, and. believing that the ship would remain aaoat until aid could reach her. they did not hurry
 Took Great Precautions
 Apparently every precaution was ta- ken to avoid the submarines. Look. outs were kept watching constantly as the big steamship speeded toward the Irish coast
 Several of the fran lifeboats were either capsized in launching or af- terward. Those in these boats were thrown into the sea. but were among the first picked up by the other boats Among them were Lady Macllworth. daughter of David A. Thomas the Welsh coal king. and Julian Deayala. the Cuban consul genral to Liverpool
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
LOCAL ORDERS CHECK
 FILLING WAR ORDERS

NEW YORK. May S. The New York American hears that the United States Steel Corporation could have booken S1OO.OOO.OOO more of war or ders. but that these were refused. as the officers believe the demand for steel products will soon tax the capac. ity of the plants without the necessity of installing one dollars worth of spec ial machinery to be scrapped when the war orders cease.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
LUSITANIA STRUCK
 WITHOUT WARNING
 LASTS IS MINUTES
TOTAL 0sA0-t2ts. AMERICAN DEA0-i1s.

NEW YORK. May s.-Twelve nun dred and sixteen persons are either dead or missing as the result of the sinking Of the Lusitania. or thas number ife were Americans. These are the figures that have been accept ed here by the newspapers and the oif- ciais Of ,he cunard line. They are ba9ed on an estimate th7t there were f.91e persons on the iiifated ship when she received her fatal wounds from a German submarine, which came up. delivered her deash-sdsiins torpedoes, and then seurried away from the scene, leaving men, women and children to fight for life with the cold waters Of sne Atlantic for hours before the re- lief fleet from Queenstown could reach them.
 Practically every town Of she 5rls- ish Isles. from Northern Scotland to Lands End and Queenstown. and every section of North America. from Mon sreal so Mexico City. and from Ban eor. Maine, and Haiifax. Nova Scotia, Vancouver. British Columbia and San Diego. caiiforia. is affected by the dis- aster.
 Absolutely no t-aee. nving or dead. has been found of Afred c. Wander 5ils and Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Hub bard are ssiil among the missing.
 FROHMAN'S BODY FOUND.
 The bodies Of Charles Frohm7n, Pat rick cailan and Mrs. Emilia Mcdonald. Americans. have been identified among the dead. according to a dispatch from the American consulate at Cork
 Adviees from San Francisco fix the number Of the dead from the Pacific Coast at twenty-siN
 HOPES DASHED.
 The American consulate at Cork ca- bled to the State Department this af- ternoon that he has hopes thas the list or the persons saved might be ma terially increased. But the hopes were dashed by the receipt Of an an-. .nouneement by the British Admiralty that all but one Of the fleet that was pct out from Queenstown had report- ed and those that returned agreed that there was iittie hope of finding any more survivors.
 CREW DECREASED.
 The earlier estimates made today upon the number Of dead were based upon an estimate that put the mem 5ershlp of the crew at thc maximum. but owing 60 the deereased passenger traffic. it had been materially de- creased.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
WASHINGTON
 IS APPALLED,

WASHINGTON. May S.-Appalled by the tragic aspect oi the Lusitonia disaster as hourly developments have disclosed ts magnitude and far-reach. ing possibilities President Woodrow Wilson and his advisers are awaiting all the facts and the specialization Of public opinion to aid them in laying out the course the United States will pursue.
 While seeking to ascertain al Che facts. President Wilson said that he hopes the country win assume an cx. amining attitude and reserve judg mcni until complete information is at hand.
 The President went to the golf links this afternoon for his daily recrea- ton. but he left strict instructions that he be notified of any important dis patches
 Cabinet members who had planned weekend holiday away from Wash ington cancelled all plans, and all of the members are in their offices
 Secretary of State William J. Bry- an is constantly in touch with the American embassy at London and the American consulates at Cork and Queenstown. He has instructed all of them to render all possible assist. ance Go the injured and other surviy. ors, and to take the testimony of those who will give it as Go details of the disaster
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
AND CHENA
 SLOUGH ARE CLEAR

FAIRBANKS. May 8. The chena slough, the Tanana river and the Yu- kon at all points that have been report ed are free Of ice. making record early spring for the interior
 The water Is too low, however for purposes Of navigation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
ENGLAND WANTS MORE
 MEN IN THE ARMY

LONDON, May S.-Speaking in the Commons, Winston Churchill first lord of the Admiralty said
 "If you assume that Eari Kitchener is not only gratified but satisfied with the response to the call for yolun. teers. you fall into a very serious er- TOT. We want more men. We want them now, so that they may be prop erly trained, to play an effective part in the struggle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
MAY STOP WAR
 TAX ON OUR BANKS

CHICAGO. May S.-Three test suits the constitutionality of the war revenue tax law. affecting the tax upon the capital stock of banks, were filed in the United States district court in Chicago by three banks. The result of the suits will aflect 25,0OO big banks in the United States, according to counsel for the banks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
ITALY PRACTICALLY DECLARES
 WAR ON TURKEY

Geneva, May s.-The Tribune has a dispatch from Rome this evening which says that Italy has decided to notify Turkey, that owing to the re- cent uprising in TripoIi, the treaty of Lausannc will te coneidered void. Such notification, says the dispatch, would amount to a declaration of war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
TAFT COMPLETES LECTURES
 AT WISCONSIN UNIVERSITY

MADISON Wis. May S. Former President William Howard Taft yes terday completed lecture course on the presidency. it's powers, duties, responsibilities and limitations.' The lectures were delivered Thursday and Friday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
U. S. pemanda statement.

WASHINGTON, May S.-The Unit ed States has made demand upon Germany for a full statement of the Lusitania case. based upon the report of the commander of the submarine which wrecked the ship and carried scores of Americans to their deaths.
 Garrison Cancels Trip.
 Secretary of War Lindley M. Garri. son has cancelled a proposed yaca- ton trip and will remain at the War Department here. awaiting develop ments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
ENGLAND WATCHES
 FOR U. S. ACTION

LONDON. May S.-The British ofi. cials are anxiously awaiting word from Washington. They are anxious Co know whether he will follow mp his threat to hold Germany strictly to ac- countabiiity # lives of Americans were sacrificed as a result of what he de- ciared to be au unlawful blockade and method of warfare.
 lt is understood that the British and American governments will con- fer SO that an understanding may be arrived at as to what will be done be- fore parliament meets Monday
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
ZIG MARKET PREDICTED
 FOR AMERICAN CORN

CHICAGO, May S.-A good export business in corn from North America is predicted by Broomhall as the re- suit of damage 10 the Argentina crop. The situation abroad is strong one. with stocks decreasing and good de- mand.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
rERRE HAurE REMOVES

MAYOR DOWN M. ROBERTS TERRE HAUTE Ind. May S. Mayor Roberts. who is in the peniten- tiary at Leavenworth. Kan, who was impeached last week. has been found guilty on the crimes set forth In the articles of impeachment and remov- ed from office
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
LUsiTANIA's CARGO
 VALUED AT ssoo,ooo

NEW YORK, May S.-The cargo of the Lusitania was valued at more than SSOO.00o at Liverpool prices, more than half of which was for war She was insured for S5.0O0.- O0O in London companies
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
MgLvlLlg sroNg.s soM MIssINe

NEW YORK May S.-Among the missing Of the Lusitania was Herbert Stuart Stone some Of Melville E. Stone. manager of the Associated Press.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
Whv No Escort For eio Liner.

LONDON. May S.--Lord Beresford announced today that he would ques. ton Premier AsQuith Monday as to why an escort of destroyers was not provided for the Lusitania
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
ero1dm.v Monrns Loss.

NEW YORK. May S. Broadway is mourning the loss Of Charles Froh- man and Charles Klein. popular thea tre owners and managers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
l-peita,ia Was Not Armed.

LONDON. May S-rhe Admiralty this morning denied the reports com- ing from Berlin that the Lusitania was armed as an auxiliary
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
 SUBJECT FOR CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON. May S.--A national conference to consider the work of the Federal Employment Bureau has been called for August . by Secretary of Labor Wilson
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-08
PRESIDENT WILSON TO
 REVIEW CHILDREN

WASHINGTON. May President Woodrow Wilson today promised for mer Representative Calder of New York to go to Brooklyn and review a parade of many thousand Sunday school children. if public business per mits his absence from the capital.