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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
GERMAN STATEMENT.

BERLIN, September IL. via London,
3,3S pm.
Western theater of war: The trenches
on Hartmans Weilerkopf Gin Alsace).
which we captured the 9th of Sep
TENDER. have been retained, despite
two attacks by the French.
Eastern theater of war: Army group of
Field Marshal Won Hindenberg: Dur
ing the battle southeast of Fried
richstadt and east of Vilkomir an adj
ditional 1850 prisoners were taken.
Four machine guns were captured.
On the front between Jeziory and
slams are still offering fierce resist
ance. Our troops were able finally to
take Skidel and the village of Mex
rasze, to the northwest OF Skidel,
the tide of which alternately swayed
back and forth. Lawna, on the
VIOLA high road, also
has been stormed. Our attack against
enemy positions on the Melwianka is
progressing. We took 400 prisoners
and two machine guns. The railway
functions between Wilejka, east of
Wilma and Ida, were literally bonn
barded by our airships.
Army group of Prince Leopold of Ba-
varia: Battles between Wolkowysk
and along the Kobrin- Milowsky high
roads continue with their previous
fierceness. Crossings over the Mel
wianka have been won at few
points
Aust ro- Hungarian troops have cap
tured the village of Alba, west of
Kossow. Fighting for possession Of
the railway station of Kossow still
continues.
The situation with this army group is
generally unchanged.
Southeas stern theater of war: Austro-
Hungarian and German troops in the
army Of Gen. Count Won Bothmer re-
pulsed fierce counter attacks by the
enemy, inflicting heavy losses on him.
Our troops took more than 300 pris-
oners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
BELGIAN STATEMENT.
HAvRE, September 10.

HAVRE, September 1Os
German artillery showed some slight
activity today, directing fire on Rams
capelle, Pervyse, Oudstuyvekens-
kerke, Oudecapelle. Reninghe. Pype-
gazette and also upon several other of
our advanced posts
Our artillery replied with a heavy bonn
bardment of the enemy's trenches
along the bank Of the User canal.
where several detachments of the
enemy were dispersed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
Fighting for Railways.

To the region southwest OF Wilma the
Germans are fighting hard and with
some success for the strategic railway
system Of the Wilma area.
Most OF this railway system is al
ready in the possession of the invaders
but they are now aiming particularly
at the main trunk line. which, starting
at Riga. runs through Dvinsk, Wilma,
Ida and the east Pripet marshes to
Rovno and onward to Lemberg, Ga
licia. Military critics express the
opinion that once this line is in the
hands Of the Austro-German forces
they will go into winter quarters, for
the most important military purpose OF
bringing any large part OF the Russian
forces to q decisive battle under dis
advantageous conditions now seems Out
Of the question. as the autumn rains
alyeady have set in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
RUSSIANS CAPTURE
5000 MEN IN FIGHT
South GaIician Front Sue
cesses, However, Admitted
to Be of No Importance.
Won MACKENSEN NEAR
LAST SLAV DEFENSES
Menaces Forts Which Now Prevent
Complete Control Of Vital
Railroad System.

LONDON, September 1l.-Another
success on south Galician front. re-
sulting in the capture of 5000 men, is
announced by the Russians.
Even the Petrograd newspapers.
however. admit that this section of the
fighting area is not of the most vital
Importance, since Field Marshal Won
Mackensen is still lowering along the
line of minor forts which form the last
remaining defenses in the way of COM
plete control of the railroad system
desired by the invaders.
The Russians declare that the initi-
alive in the isolated engagements on
the southern wing is gradually passing
into their hands.
Nearer the center of the line Won
Mackensen Ia still pushing his way
vigorously through the Pripet marshes
toward Pinsk. North and south of his
headquarters strong Offensive move
ments have been developed near
Grodno and on the road to Rovno.
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ITALIAN STATEMENT.

ROME, September 10. via Paris, Sep
TENDER II,
Along the entire front small but i'm
portant actions continue. due to the
activity in offensive by our detach-
ments in accommodating or to at
tempted surprise attacks, notably at
night. against our advance positions
The dash and energy of our troops
in the offensive. their active and te-
nacious surveillance and their resist
ance in defensive have everywhere
turned these encounters in our favor
Among the combats thus favorably
reported are:
On Nagierspitz, 1910 feet in altitude
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
CANADIAN JUDICIARY
 HAVING BIC ROW


 VANCOUVER. Jan. 12-Following the attackof Chief Justice Hunter on Attorney6enerai Bowser's firm for ap- bearing as plaintiff in criminal ape peal in 9 Chinese gambling case when Jhe firm was denied a hearing on the groaud that Che appeal looked like justice tainted at the fountain head. the Attorney-General at Ker- risdale last night made sensational attack on the Chief Justice
 Mr. Browser told the audience he had been pursued by Che malice and venom Of the Chief Justice since 1908 when he had reported the Judge to Ottawa for appearing on the bench at Q murder trial in an intoxicated condition.
 He charges that two Ninoru Park test cases where the Chief Justice upheld pari-mutual betting were friendly cases where the racing com pany paid fees to both lawyers and declared that the cases were tried in the Chief Justices chambers with- out the Grown being given an oppor tunity to appear.
 Mir. Bowser's attack on the Judge is hot political sensation owing 10 rumors that Chief Justice Hunter who retires OR full pension this year. iu- tends to re-enter political lie to op- pose the Government
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
 TO MOVE
 INDIANS2

Before wifi submit to the forci- bic partition or my people, and the dlsmembormeut of what has taken me nearly three score years to build up, Will purchase from the governments F possible to do so. one thousand acre. Of land In Southeastern Alaska and move those Indians who have re- mained loyal to me. giylng them each 8 parcel Of land on which to make his home said Che Rev William Duncan. noted English missionary evangelist who returned to the Met iakahtla Indian village this morning. after a conference with the Cover nor
 Close friends Of the aged mission ary who know of the condition of his finances. say he can purchase g large tract Of land and still have wealth. lt .s estimated that during his life he has amassed a fortune Of nearly S100- 000 through the operation Of Metla- kahtla's commercial industries, aud while t had been generally under !stood that upon his death Father Duncan's money would be turned over Co his successor at 1letiakahtla. for Che benefit of the Indians. The recent -urn of events at tho village has inc creased his desire it is asserted, to- personally see that his children as be cais the members of his flock are settled where they may work out the principles he has taught them.
 FQaeg William Duncan took passage for Ketchikan on the Jefferson tbis morning. He stated to The Empire that ha was uncertain as to whether pr not he would SO to Washington. Governor Strong wants me to go,' he said. but my age is against me. T. is long trip and ! am doubtful about tho wisdom Of making 1t.
 ". G. Beattie. superintendent of In- alan schools for Southeastern Alaska, is also a passenger for Ketchikan on the Jefferson. and 1t is understood thnt both he and Father Duncan will be present in the commissioners court et Kelchiilon tomorrow in attendance on the hearing that has been set for Father Duncan and Robert Hewson arrested on charges of threatening to do bodily harm. preferred by C.. ]. Jones, principal Of the government schools at Mcliakahtla
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
ALL SIGNS
 GIVE ROAD
 TO SEWARD


 WASHINGTON. Jan. t2-Belief that Seward would be chosen as the terminal Point of the government rail. road in Alaska was given q tremeu. dous impetus today when an appliea- tion for a new National Bank at sew- ard was flied by the agent of a syndi. cate of wealthy New York hankers.
 Great significance Is attached to tae application. The new bank would be known as the Hartman National Bank of Alaska. with a c7pital to start with. of s25.00o. The application wac signed by ,. -H. Sears. who gave his address as 'in care Of the Hartman National Bank New York" .. " Hartman, c. Vanderbilt. W. A. Hartman and .. A. Noble arc also named ir the appli. cation.
 START &. E. IN SPRING
 Grading for the roadbed Of the N. aska railroad will be commenced ear- ly in the spring
 This was the statement made last night by Franklin K Lane, secretary Of lhe interior, shortly after con- ference with w. M Edes president of the Alaska raiIroed commission, Thomas Riggs Jr~ and Licut Fred. erick Ne0rs. of the commission and President Woodrow Wilson.
 It was announced that it would be several weeks before the commis- sion's report was completed Untl then lt is said. ,he route Of the r0ii- road will not bo madc public.
 Secretary Lane cold the commis- sion decirod 10 purchase both the AL aska Northern railroad at Seward and the Copper Rivcr 6 Northwestern road at Cordova. but admitted that ,ho commission had reached no decision.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
uRoE MAaRLNe oE REEEs.

URGE WNFFINl pr H9ET9'
 SEATTLE. Dec Sl-rhe Alaska bureau of the Seattle Chamber Of Commerce yesterday sent telegrams to Congressman John J. Fitzgerald, of New York, chairman of the appropria' tions committee of the house urging action by that body in favor of an appropriation for 9 wire drag survey of Alaskan waters Telegrams of like tenor were sent Co each member Of the Washington delegation In congress- and a special appeal for assistance was sent Che Chamber of Commerce of the United States.-(Seattle Post- intelligencer)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
PRESIDENT TO
 OVERDUE BI..

WASHINGTON, Jan.12.-President Woodrow Wilson this afternoon told @ delegation Of women headed by Miss Jane Addams, of Chicago that he was stiu opposed to the literacy test and indicated he would veto Che immigra- ton bin. which passed with the lit eracy test clause inserted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
FRENCH APPROVE
 ENGLAND'S REPLY

PARIS. Jan. l2.-Great Britain's re- ply to the protest Of President Wilson. over the interference to American shipping by tho English is being wide ly commented upon by tho French press.
 The French newspapers editorially take the attitude that Englands re- ply is moderate and conciliatory' and express confidence that a satisfactory settlement Of the controversy will be arrived at.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
FREIGHT RATES TO
 GREAT BRITAIN HEAVY

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 12-char. Ger prices betwcen this coast and the United Kingdom have reached record mark. rates for lumber having gone to one hundred shiliings per thous. and feet for two ports. including Lon don The rate is half 9 crown less if .ondon is omitted, the Thames estu- ary evidently being considered danger
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
''FI8E-ESS''
 MARE EAR
 PROMISED


 EL PASO. Texas. Jan 12.-General Hush i.. Scott chief Of staff of the United States army has brought about 9 state of peace between the Mexican leaders 8, the head of the hostile forces at Naco, Sonora, and there win be no more stray bullets on the border at that point it is cer- tain.
 Through the instrumentality of Cen eral Scott the carranza and Villa gene erals in command Of Naco late last night signed an agreement to cease their border warfare about Naco The signatures were obtained iu the pres. once Of delegations from tbe two Mex lean factions. and officers of the Unit ed States admy
 General Scott was induced to go to the border when Secretary Of War Lindley NJ. Garrison was told by Con erai D. c. Wotherspoon. former chief of staff that General Scotts knowl- edge of conditions in Mexico would serve the United States .n good stead # he were sent Co Naco to make Q plea for mediation. Secretary Gar rlson acted upon the recommendation and General Scott was ordered to the border two weeks ago.
 Conferences with the Mexican chiefs and General Scott were held on the international bridge which spans the Rio Grande river between Ciudad Juarez and this city
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
BIG TANKER HERE
 OIL PRICES DROP

8s forecasted in The Empire rec entiy the first Of the Standard ol tank steamships Co bring @ cargo 70 the new tanks built bg the company on Gasdneau beach. has arrived and Is discharging her cargo.
 The vessel is the Ei Segmdo. and arrived yesterday afternoon from San Francisco. via 10000 barrels of dis. dllate. The oE is beins pumped Into Tank No. 9. wlich has @ capacity oi 75.000 barrels of oi
 or Price slashed.
 Since the Standard OU Company es- abolished iis depot here, it is said that the price of oil has dropped near ly 20 per cent, in nearly all grades. The price Of disDiiat8 has boen chopp- ed from 1f cents Co 20 cents sal. lon. and naptha and gasoline. the stau- dard fuels. have dropped proportou- ateiy
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
BIG CRUISER
 WAS SUNK


 MONTREAL, Jan. 12.-A de- tailed description of a naval bat tie said to have been fought De- cember 3, off Grenada Island, British West Indies, Caribbean sea, in which it is said the Ger man cruiser Karlshrue took part and was sunk, was received here today in a letter received from a Grenada merchant.
 The writer says he was an eye witness to the engagement, and that it was his opinion that the Karlshue was destroyed. He qualified his letter by adding that, after the battle, q little buoy marked "KarlshrueD to- gether with the wreckage, in- cluding barrels of foOdstuffs, washed ashore.
 No adYices of q naval engage ment off the Venezuelan coast have been published in England, and no great credence is placed in the letter, although its author is said to be reliable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
BELGIUM MAY BE FREE
 BY FIRST OF JUNE

LONDON. Jan. 12.-Ellis Aahmead- Bartlett. military expert for the Lon don Daily Telegraph predicts that Belgium will be free of Germans by June. He says the Allies will prob ably begin a vigorous pressing move. ment against tho German right flank in Belgium in the spring. This he says. is possible for the reason that Che British fleet commands most or the Belgian coast. Until that begins, he says the Allies will be just suiiicl- ently aggressive to hold all the Ger man forces possible in the West and thus relieve Che strength of the blows in tho East
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
cRAcoW IS KEY
 10 GERMAN STRATEGY

PARIS. Jan. 11.-Petrograd cores. pondent of the London Daily Mail says
 acracow is tho key of the German strategy Tho Kaiser for political reasons. also has been imploring his troops to capture Warsaw. According to tho Bourse Gazette he has distribut' ed Q signed proclamation in which he says: Unless you take Warsaw I shall have to make peace for Ger many under degrading conditions '
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
GERMAN PEOPLE SAID
 TO BE ANXIOUS

LONDON. Jan. l2.-A remarkable change ls noticeable in the people of Berlin and in all Germany according to an newspaperman who has reach ed London. There is a tense anxioua look on the faces of the people In marked contrast to thir confidence at the beginning of the war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
KRuees NeREAsE cAPIrAL


 BERLIN Jan. 12.-The first pay meut on the additional capital for the big Krupp gun works at Essen has ceen made AS usual the Krupp
 family took up the new stock. The
 increase of capital is accustomed by tho bcavy demand for war material and bis suns to meet the German emergency. The capital of Che Krupp Company was 6 million marks and !. Increased to 250 million marks. or SG2.5000OO part of tho now subscrip, ton paid In. Tho directors also de creased ibe diyidenl last year rom tf to 12 per cent. They have assigned 8 million marks toward che relief of soidier families million Co the em- ployeos lurloush fund end one million marks Go the employees pension fund.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
DEATH OF RUSSO
 NOBLEMAN DENIED

PETR0GRAD, Jan. 12. - It was officially denied today by the Russian War Staff that Grand Duke Michaelovitch, a brother of the Car, had been killed by the Germans in Poland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
AGAIN
 UNDER DEBATE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12-rhe House today began 6-hour debate on the resolution Of Representative F. w. Mondei of Wyoming, for a conat.tu- tional amendment providing the na, tional enlranchisement of women.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
RTcHlE vs. wELcH

NEW YORK. Jan. 11.-wiuio Ritcbie tho San Francisco lightweight and former champion Of the world will be given another crack ot the title which Freddie Welch the Englishman, west ed from him in London last year Ar tatlyes Of the two iighlers for 10. round battle in Madigon Square Gar dens on the night of February 9th
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
Wlll studY Reply

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-President Woodrow Wilson told interyiewers to- day that he and Secretary of State ". J. Bryan would study the reply of Great Britain, to the United States commerce note, at an early date.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
HOT POLITICS IN
 YANcoUVER ERECTION

VANCOUVER. B. C.. Jan f2.-The mayoraI fight here is growine warm. Fighting Joo Martin ios, night ll&. ened Mackenzie ts Mann to ",hlmble- rigging 1im.dammers and accused Baxter Of dumping False Crock flats into their rapacious nav.
 Mayor Baxter. in reply. says Mar. tin is a "vituperatiye colossus. with one foot in st, Pancras and the other in False Creek.
 Mayor Baxter is taan his audi ences that Joseph Nartn as reius- ed hearing and ordered out oi the British Hoase Of Commons by the Speak aker.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
UNITED STATES NOW
 EXPORTS WINDOW GLASS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-For the first time in the history of the window glass trade in the United States ex- ports are being made of window glass Belgium heretofore supplied most oi the world
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
NO DANGER OF FRICTION
 BETWEEN U. s. AND CANADA

OTTAWA. Jan. 12-There is no danger of serious friction with the United States over the shooting Of two Americans at Fort Erie. Already The Dominion government, through the British Ambagsador at Washing tom has not only expressed regret but offered compensation to tho iephlies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
EAcrloNs REcoeNIzEn

COLUMBUS. O., Jan. 12.-That he wli not recognize factions in the Re. publican party in the appointment of house committees. OF in his conduct as speaker was the statement of Charles D Conover. Of Champaign county nominated by the Republican caucus for speaker or the house.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
ooooooo RUssIANs TO BE
 UNDER ARMS IN SPRING

PETRoGRAD, Jan. 12.-The mobil- lzations that have been under pro- gross pursunt to orders issued in December are such that it Is claimed that Russia wll have 10,00O.00O men under arms in the e0rly spring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
AssfNTHe PROHIBITION
 MAY BE PERMANENT

PARIS. Jan. 12.-The French cob- inet win submit to Parliament meas uge making permanent tho prohlbi. tion Of ihe sale of absnthe and other similar liQuors The government iinde sinthe aiects the population henes dcIally
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
FINANCIAL SITUATION
 10 CARE FOR lIsELE

WASHINGTON Jan. D.-Greot Britain and the United States have. by mutual consent, coiled ol the iin- ancial conferences which We're initi- ated in October with the arrival Of Sir George Paish and Basil B. Blaesett in Washington. Tho bankers and of- noials oi the two countries are satis- fled now that the international fin. ancial situation can be truested to ad- just itself Sir George Paish will not return to the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
ENCOURAGING
 IMMIGRATION oF sELolANs

QUEBEC, Canada, Jan. 12.-In his speech to the Provincial Legislature upon the beginning of it's session the LieutenantGovernor said that steps had been taken by the Provincial Gov ernment to encourage the immigration of Belgians to the Province.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
.sBREMEN1 DAMAGED

LONDON, Jan. 12.-An offic- ial dispatch from Petrograd to the Pal Mall Gazette declares that the German cruiser Brem- en, of the Baltic Sea fleet, has arrived at Wilhelmshaven, badly damaged by Q mine.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
CONGRESSMAN ANssERsY
 NoMe APPELLATE JUSrics

WASHINGTON Jan. -Bepresen. tatiye Timothy T. Ausberry Of ohio. resigned his seat in the House to- day. to become justice Of Che State appellate court Of Ohio
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
4sToRY0 UNCONFIRMED

''SIUkI" UNCUNtIhNIEU
 NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-The New York office of the Associat- ed Press has failed to receive confirmation of the report sent from Buenos Ayres, of a battle in the Atlantic in which the Ger man cruiser Von Der Tam is said to have been sunk, and gem eral denial of the rumor has reached here from Europe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
aoNTRgAL TO PLACE
 LOAN IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Jan 12.-lt is under stood that negotiations are about to be consummated between the city of Montreal and bankers here for a loan Of S6.90000O in three-year notes
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12

KARLSRUHE GETTING SUPPLIES
 PORT AL PRINCE. Hayt Jan. l2. The German cruiser Karlsruhe is re- celying supplies at Mole St Nicholas which she is reported to be making her base whore steamships from New York and New Orleans win meet her
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ANTLMULLATTo
BILL IS PASSED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12-The House of Representatives today passed bln prohibitiug the mJermaVriage Of ne groes and whites ln the District of Columbia
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
BE-G.ANS
 ORA AT5F-
 10 JUNEAU

Jean Vnophom prominent Brus' sells capitallst, who is one of the own CTS of tho Jualn miua controlled by Belgian interests. has wired his thanls to Juneau, for Inc donation of this city Of S5.O00 Go the Belgian relief fund In Q cablegram received today by B h. Tbane chairman of iho exc. cutivo committee of the Belgium re. lief fund
 Mr. Yanophem's cablegwm was sent from Paris lt said
 Have reported your generous
 action to the Belgian govern
 men ct Hoyre. Franco, and ey-
 tend you my heartfelt thanks on
 behalf of my dear counuymen.
 Juneau's contribution was sent by Mir. Thano to tho Morgan banking house. The money evidently was im- modlately forwarded to Belgium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
BIC JUDGMENT AGAINST
 BOSTON AND MAINE

BOSTON, Jan. 1l.-ln the Massa- ehusetts Superior Court Tursday Wil- lis B. Sargent of Someryille was awarded a $154OO0 verdict againat the Boston & Maine on account of principal and interest on Sl4OO0O notes defaulted last June.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
ZONE BoI9Y' A.SSEA.B-Y
 IS URGED

OLYMPIA, Jan. 12- Gov Ernest Lister in his measage to Che Logis- lature, read at 9 joint session of the Senate and Che House or Repreaen. tgtives today recommended that the Legisialcse provide constitutional convention to consider among other things. the abolishment of one house Of the legislature and confining the legislative work to body not exceed. ing 95 members and providing for les islatlyo sessions of 90 days
 Gov Listers plan is similar to one provided m @ constitutional amend. ment submitted by Representative Frank Pierce. author of Pierce's Code of Washington two years ago. The Pierce amendment provided 3 legisla- tive body of 27 members and required ihe members to visit each county In tho State and to hold hearings at which legislation should be discussed before each legislative session.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-12
i FRENCH WIN ENGAGEMENT
 lN GERMAN AFRICA

PARIS, Jan. l2.-French troops from tho Congo occupying Edea in the German Bamerun territory repuls- ed an attack in force by mixed de tachments of German and native sol diers.