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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28
NOME QUARTZ STRIKE RICH
 IS REPORTED

What Is said lo be Che dlsyovery of the greatest importance to Nome has been made on Boulder creek by w. l.. Cochranc og ihe Boulder Min ing Company through Che unearthlne of a gold quartz deposit containing almost fabulous values on lhe proper. ties of that company Samples of che ore which have been seen by various Nome people are of exceeding rlch- ness and tho gold content has been variously egtlmated at from S10.OOO to S15.OOO Gold can be seen scatter. ed freely through the rock and choice specimenis arc estiraaled to contain values as high ss $25,0OO to the ton. Five hundred pounds of the rock 80 far extracted Is literally shot with gold and from the statements of those who have visited the strike there is an unlimited amount in sight
 Dirt Pana High
 According to the statements Of Mir. Cochrane Himself he has banned as high as S615 from a painful of the part ly decomposed sections of the lodges which were discovered below Che bed- rock surface. The find was made at the bottom of a pit some two hundred feet in length which was being mined for placer gold and which formerly bore an overburden Of alluyial gray. els about ten feet in depth. The un- covering of the bedrock revealed a multitude of stringers from three in- ches up to a foot and more In thick ness an of which are thlcldy permeat. ed with the precious metal Tn addi- ton to the values contained in the quartz the schist country rock in the vicinity of the veins also carried val ues equal to the quartz. The bed- rock in the vicinity of the veins also carries values equal Co the quartz The dedrock is literally streaked with nu- morous veins crossing in every direc- tion but the larger bodies on follow one general trend ln Q general sense the veins run at right angles to the trend of the country rock which is designated as chloride achfefc
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28

The telephone and the want ad. are the two greatest convenlenees neees- sary to modern buoines5. You have the telephone, call THE EMPIRE up and tell us your wants and WIG will furnlsh Che ad. llV-10-tl
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28
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French and British battleships and other warships have been sunk by mines submarine and torpedo boats with a loss of 25OO lives. Aside from inflictlng heavy losses on the Turks, the only concrete results achieved by these sacrifices is the occupation by the Allied troops of approximate ly 20 square miles Of territory on the Gallipor Peninsula.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28
SULPHUR LOCATED
 NEAR FAIRBANKS

FAIRBANKS. R P Mcclure. os Fairbanks. reports that he has been successful in locating a bed of sul- phur a short distance from Fairbanks He also says he knows of deposit of oil which he Intends to locate when the oil lands are thrown open for lease. Mcclure is well known in all parts of Alaska, having for a num- her of years been connected with de- tective agencies. - (Fairbanks Citi- zen.l
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28
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Through the 3ostcn Globe. Herbert Corey in Paris, quotes the opinion that war correspondents have now be- come an asset instead of @ potential liability. Military officers have learn ed that they are beset with troubles
 back home" unless the correspond. ent is called in to aid Those respon- sible for the conduct of various gov ernments have learned that cores. pondents can straighten out tangles that might otherwise be dangerous. He has become a commentator rather thai a reporter. Almost all import ant English papers now have cores uondents in Russia. who are permit ted liberties in writing that are very shocking to those who know what Russian censorship is and can be on occasion. From the moment the early censorship relaxed, France has been more liberal than any other warning country with correspondents, but no case has arisen in which Q correspond ent has been charged with revealing her military secrets With both Aus trian and German armies there are correspondents. and popular enthus- iasm end determination have beer kept alive through their efforts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28

For HART SCHAFFNER & MARK suits see F. S. GRAVES the CLOTH ING MAN. lie can save you money 12s Front Street. 2s-29-so
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28

An official report show tho Allies commanded by Sir Ian Hamilton suf- fered enormous losses in the Dardan. enes. Tn land operations the official British casualties up to October were 96 S99. of which number l8,975 were killed. or these lhe Australian cas- uaities were 29121 No official list Of the French casualties have been issued but military experts say they are not far below the British. Six
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28

A correspondent Of Che New York Times at Lage di Garda writes that the people of the Trentino do not seem eager to be redeemed D The populations of the captured towns dis gust the Italian troops by their cold ness People fear that the Auslrians may return; also that deprivation of Austria's support of their wine indus try may spell ruin
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28

Two hundred large Interior mink skins matched in sets at reduced mar ket rates. Inquire al Willie store.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28
MANY VISITORS AT
 NATIONAL PARKS

WASHINGTON. Oct 27-They are seeing America first with a vengeance this year. Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane reports that more than twice as many people visited the national parks of the west this sea. son than did last year Yellowstone tourists totaled 51.28O as compared with 2O25O in 1914: Yosemite. 31,642 against 15.145, and Mount Rainier 34,- s14. against 15,Oss The admission of autos to the parks has proven a success and will be continued.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28
Trouble Only onco
's1olllo Posl-Inl0lligoncorl

His first and only trouble with Inc dians. which almost spelled tho finish of his work in the North came in his first year A lost and half-starved Indian staggered into camp one night. Bishop Rowe took him to his own camp and then got away by threaten ing the Indian with rifle. They want ed an outfit Later some of the ln- dions were hanged for killing a white man.
 Mrs. Rowe has announced her inc tention of following wherever the strenuous outdoor bishop may lead, and the natives of the frozen stretches of Alaska may yet be treated to hav- ing her cheery face present at their religious gatherings
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28

Ladies. now is the time to get that hat at Inc Model Mrs A. Vim. ti.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28

The new drink fountain at Hllps Drug Store is ready to serve you with hot or cold drlnks. Comfortably up' ho'sttred boothe Tor accommodation of customers. 1o-2i-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28

Ellis Ashmead Bartlett. correspond ent who for months represented the London papers at the Dardanelleo, has just returned Co London He implies that this campaign. If it ever had any hopes of success" was now com pletely robbed of it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28

Every day a holiday for your feet in our Hanan Goodyear Welt shoes. B. M. BEHRENDS Go. 25-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28
4 London Obaeryer. under the eap

A London Observer, under the cap tion of "The Cabinet and the Crisis" says "Henceforth there will be no forgiveness for mismanagement A limit is always placed to inadeuuacy. In six weeks or less there will either be Q more favorable report of the war or complete reconstruction Of the
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28

Threeroom apartment wanted. In- Quire Hm Drug Store. 25-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28
Rolt 600 Enet Wide

The belt in which the find is locat- ed is about six hundred feet in width and has now been traced for over a mile running along limestone dike which appears to cross the country to the west of Snake river along the eastern slopes of the hills. Several quartz experts who have inspected the veins on the cochrane properties say that the rock is clearly in place and the vein can be called true Assures in every sense "A hole about three feet in depth has been sunk on the largest ledge so far uncovered and although the development Is slight an apprtciable increase in values Is readily perceptible
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28
Strike of Big


 In the opinion of those who know whereof they speak the strike Is the most important that has occurred in this region since the original gold discovery. and an are of the opinion that it means nothing less than the beginning of a new period of indus trial property. in this section. Mir. Cochrane states that the discovery was made several weeks ago but for obvious reasons has been kept quiet until the present. although various ru. mors have been circulated during the past week. At the present time there is no open ground as everything has been located for mile or more around the strike by those who were on the inside All who have seen the locality agree that there is an abun- dance Of the ore in sight and it is apparently of great richness It is al- SO stated that the location is such that it can be very easily mined by open cut methods. From every testi- money it would eappear that the de- velopment is one of the greatest mos ment and 1T the prophecies are an indication Nome can confidently ex. pect a speedy reiuvenation with the opening of the ground along conner cial lines-( (Nome Nugget)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28

ayerybody Feads Empire "ad1' .
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-28
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The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Library to Close.

The Public Library will he closed from
. O'Clock Friday until o'clock Monday.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
COMMUNITY TREE
ATPETWORTHSjCHO
New School Buildings Preferred
to an Armory-Against Pro-
hibition Referendum Vote.

A community Christmas tree celebra-
ton will he held in the Pctworth
School Fairgrounds Friday night from
: until 8 o'clock. There will be a large
tree, decorated with numerous lights
and bearing gifts, a program including
singing by the school children and a
brief address on the significance of
the night.
The celebration will be under the
auspices OF the Petworth Citizens .>s-
scciation, at the meeting OF which last
night, in the Petworth NJ. l.. Church,
plans for the Yuletidc observance were
made.
Opposition to referendum vote TO
determine the sentiment for and
asainN prohibition was voted Wnen
+. w. Oyster motion to instruct the
associations delegates to the Federation
tives when the question came up. r.
W. CAST cast the only dissenting vote.
In discussing the Inadequate school
facilities for Petworth F.. w. Oyster
new armory here, but instead favored
the use OF the money for building new
schools or enlargng the present ones. J.
{. Suter, of the committee on schools.
advised that the Commissioners had
placed in their estimates appropria tions
The executive committee recommend
ed that the Retail Merchants Associa-
tons proposition for honest advertis-
ing be indorsed. and favorable action
was urged on the matter of contribut-
ing to testimonial to be given the
Soldiers Home Band.
The Commissioners. in responding TO
the complaint of the association. in
aicated that steps soon would be taken
TO abate the dust nuisance between the
tracks of the Georgia avenue car line.
The association was invited to attend
a reception January 3, from : to 10 y.
m. by the Petworth Woman's Club, in
the Petworth NJ. F.. Church.
New members enrolled last night in
cluded James J. Mooney. John G. Bur
ton. James NJ Titcomb. c. \. Warthen.
Raymond G. Walker. Wilbur G. Fow
ler, Charles \. Downcy, Walter Lee
1iibble. DR.. jacques l.. Speiselblatt, and
Ellery Welden Heiss.
A chalk talk by Clifford * Berry
man. musical selections by Miss Mar
saret Mills. Walter NJ. Taylor. Miss
Frances +. Gutelus, Osgood Holmes.
Fl. H. Teller. and i. W. Teller. and
readings by the Rev George Bucklel
followed the business session.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
FLOWER SHOPS DOING
GOOD XMAS BUSINESS
Bookstores Also Get Big Trade
From Women Selecting Gifts
for "Him."

Come, now; be a good fellow, and
help me out"
The remark was addressed TO bus|
shop girl in an + street store by a
la rye ruddy-taced male, who was
picture of hopeless despair. ,
The Young !,ns woman s,,,pa paused sra '1ns ,ns
enough to be o,od good be fs'oM large ana man ,nn
breathed a sigh of relief. and ten mn
utes later vas al his office. settT,ng
problems and making decisions, look
ing as. If nothing could perpleN or dls-
turb him.
The shopping zone was increased to-
day bv inclusion of the flower stores
to a greater degree than carrier IN the
week The sending of flowers now Is
almost as popular at Christmas as at
Easter. and many who rear TO give
d, cserts of doubtful utility place their
reliance in the fact that mowers al
ways are welcome. 1890
At one large department store a little
girl stepped fearlrssly up to a for
mida BILE looking floor walker.
is il true" she asked. that Santa
Claus has been killed in the war;
by the hand and led her to a toy de-
pa rtment. where she soon forgot any
fears that Santa might have fallen a
victim TO wars ravages.
Book stores also wore crowded today.
"It always is safe to give John books. -
was the sum total of most of the COM
ments made bv women shoppers select
ing a present for the inevita BILE Him"
Men should be warned. too. that the
usual feminine presents of cigars may
be expected. And. really. the cigar men
will assure you, the cigars are not going
to be 80 bad. For so large has their
volume OF trade become at Christmas
that the practice of wrapping inferior
cigars in very superior looking pack
ages is not indulged to any extent any
more. In many ases men have fore
stalled the possibility of getting
strange. new brands. by informinG
Women of their families Just what Is
"Smok Dlc"
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Attractions Coming to
Capital Theaters

America and later at,alns 2. high po-
sition in life:
Eeith's bill next week lectures Ernest
Evans and an ensemble Of enchanting
girls in The Society Circus and Ball
with dances and music Next will come
Morris Cronin and his Merry Men. The
third star will be Jack Wstts' Scotch
Lads and Eassies. Another UNUSUAL ad-
Wicsor Mckay and "Gertic." Other
numbers viii be Clarence Oliver and
Georeie dip in "Discontcn:;" Milt Col
nnr. "The Speaker of thc'IIouse:" Carl
tions; SYLVIA Loyal with her Pierrot and
his poodle and Eeventy snowy pigeons
in their beautiful "homing fight the
pipn organ recitals. and tho Pathe news
he three shows. at 2. and sis D m.
The entire bill will he given at each.
ON other days and every evening during
the week the usual performances at the
customary hours will be given.
The Triangle program at NOore's
Garden Theater sunday Monday,
and Wednesday. will be headed by Bes-
sic Barriscalc, in a Thomas Ince pro-
duction, The Golden CLAW" from ar en-
van. The girl In the drama turns her
back upon the man she loves because
OF his poverty. and weds instead a
wealthy admirer. with Miss Bsrrscale
will be seen Frank Mills. Truly Shat
tuck. wedgewood Howell. and J. Ber-
ncy Sherry. The comedy attraction
will bring to the screen Weber and
Fields in Keystone farce comedy.
The Best OF Enemies"
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, d.
banks, in Herbert Quieks Double
VAL be seen Marsery Wilson. Richard
Cummings. Olga Grey. and Gladys
Rockwell. The ..,s, added comedy attrsc. t,,":.
| Temptation" with Fred Mace. Mabel
Normand. Mack Sennett, and other
| Keystone funmakers.
Two stars will be featured in the pro-
at Moore's Strand The eater: Emily Stew
chastened woman" In THE House OF
Tears" and Harold Lockwood in 10
House House Of Fears" tells the story o; a
wife who tires OF her husband, aud
elopes with the other fellow; In her
Walsr mi,osroSk aSa o,hsr Msdse w,kpowr y5oRr
players. Harold Lockwood and Mae Al
iison in "The Tragic Circle will con
stitutc the auxiliary attraction.
Buhler. we'll known here by reason oi
| his frequent appearances with wash
| ington stock companies. will be head
| lined in "A Mans Making" The aux
| iliary feature will he Olga Grey in The
Law of Success
' Friday and Saturday Edith Story an,
| Antonio Moreno will head the program
in The Price OF Folly" The added at
| traction will be a hand coiorcd Crea
| ton, .'rhe Prince Of Yesterday fea
| turing William clifford and Madelin
| TraNers.
| Next Monday al the Casino the Hal
| Stock Company will inaugurate a policy
of popular successes. For the open!ns
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Begins Third Term
AS Camp Commander

capt Fred Beall today begins mis-
third term as commander Of Camp ii.
United Confederate Veterans, as a re-
suit Of the annual election Of officers
OF the camp held last night at Conred-
crate Memorial Hall, 1922 Vermont ave-
nue.. Major Thomas Hrnserford was ap.
pointed assistant inspector general Of
the Eighth Virginia district Of the con-
federate Veterans Association. The
other officers chosen by the camp in
clude Capt. D. G. Grayson, first licu-
tenant commander: Capt. ". w. Cha III
berlain, second lieutenant commander
Capt J. L. Payne, adjutant Robert NJ.
Narrower, treasurer; Richard $. Denny,
financial secretary; william j. Parr,
master at arms: the Rev. Randolph IL.
McI[im. -. D.. chaplain: br. G. Wythe
Cook and Dr. J. l.. Sudduth. surgeons
Robert Thomson. harnnan of the execu-
tive committee; John T. Callahan,
chairman OF the membership commit
tee: James r. Petty. chairman Of the
relief committee and Gabriel Edmond
son. chairman OF the employment com
mittee.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
FIFTY CHILDREN IN
SOCIAL CENTER FETE
Christmas Day In Morning" Pre-
sented In Costume Is One
OF Features.

Fifty children took part in a Christ
mas program given under the auspices
OF the Margaret Wilson Social Center
last night at the Grover Cleveland
School and directed by Mrs. Amy Orms.
by.
Assisting Mrs. Ormsby were Mis-;
Florence Chambers. Miss Cecil Norton,
u nd Miss Frances Frailey, the princi-
pal of the school. One of the most
pleasing numbers was christmas Day
in the Morning" presented by children
In costume and showing the way the
holiday is observed by various nations
A duet bv Miss Edna Carr and Miss
Marion Jacobs was also we'll received
A dance and watch party will be held
81. under the direction of the social
center
The Washington times., 1915-12-22

production Mr.. Hall has secured "The
Revolt" one OF the latest attractions
releasedNor this territory.
BY permission of II. ~. Trazee. a
Broadway producer, Miss Maude
Eburnc. remembered as Goodies" In
"a pair OF skies" has been secured for
limited engagement with the com
pa ny. which includes Miss Louise Kent.
n local stock favoritc: Louis Ancker,
playing leading male roles; Mona Kelly
Gale Satterlee. Anice Ives. Bertha
Julian. Arthur Bell. Elmer Brown.
Charles Peyton, and Stanley Pierce.
Tho matinee days arc to be Tuesday.
Thursday. and Saturday.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22

chants Association, which urged that q
holiday bc given all Government en-
ployes so that they might do their
Christmas shopping.
In order 10 give the full holiday
Christmas Eve to the employees OF the
Printing Office and the Burcau'of Print
ing and Enaraving, II was necessary
that tho employees forfeit the usual half
holiday which has been granted on
New Year Eve. Practically ell the
other Government departments will
give the half holiday New Year Eve as
we'll as Christmas Eve. ,.. .''-
The Washington times., 1915-12-22

Julia Sandcrson, Donald Brian, and
Joseph cawthorn. each an established
farorite in Washington will provide the
Iulctide diversion at the National The
atcr next week. They return with a
new European operate success, "Sybil y
which tells a charming love story. in
tersperscd with wholesome comedy set
to music. Miss Sandcrson will appear
as Sybil Rcnaud. a Parisiennc and a
prima donna, to whom all male human
beings succumb in alteration. The role
OF Sybil should exhibit to the best pos
siblc advantage those traits of nature
and gifts of song which made Miss San
dcrson in so brief time so remarka BILE
a figure in the armament of footlight
favoritcs.
Donald Brian, who. as playGoers Will
recall scored his greatest triumph as
Prince Danielo in The Merry Widow"
will again impersonate scion OF no.
bilily. Joseph Cawthorn has a role
rich in comic possibilities-a vagrant
imprcsario. by turns pusillanimous or
puenacious. "Sybil' is one of those
actually begins, has middle. and
comes to n legitimate and consistent
conclusion.
Ne" York already has passed favor-
ably upon The Hawk" William Favor
shan's new play which comes to the
Bclascn Thenter for tie week beginning
Monday. December q. The. New York
Times said: The Hawk is lifted out
Of the rucii OF ,nclodrama by its char
acters. Il is a curious and absorbing
story cxpertly told"
This Is the Life is the two-act
| musical revue used br 1.-The Merry
Gayety Theater next week. Abe Rey-
nolds heads the company and again
will be seen in his famous character OF
| Jacob Rosembloom.' with entirely new
Surroundings, and a new show. In sup
| port Of Reynolds will be seen George r.
Hayes. the 'rube' farm character man;
Jack McGowan. straight man, and
1 Frankie Grace and Johnny Berkes. two
| juvenile dancers and singers. are in
| cluded Of the female principals, Mae
| ystham and June IaNaey are appear
| ing for the first time in burlesque. Miss
| leila CLAYTON is tho other female prin.
| cipal The chorus IL made up OF
| twenty four girls In the singing mum.
| bers and ensembles they will be assisted
| by double male quartet. The ten
| to be replete with novelties in the light
! ing and effects shown. The musical
| score. with the exception OF q few in
/ terpolated numbers, has been especially
: written for The Merry Founders.
J Miss Fannie Ward will be seen o.
| the screen OF Incw's Columbia Theatei
| the last four days Of this week begin
! ming on Thursday morning IL, the Jesse
IT,. Iaskv PhotODlay C0mpany'S produc
! ton IF The Cheat" The sec nes Of tht
| plaY arc laid amcng the -four hundred
| Of New York. Prominent in srpport o
the star arc lack Dean. James Nell ant
| SuSsuc IIayaGawa. the noted Japancs'
actor.
The first three days OF next week
! Nelaska Suratt will appear in her fir.
photodranatiC production .mdcr th'
management Of Jesse l.. I.asky. 'Th
Immigrant" from the pen of Mariol
Fairfax. Miss Suratt - first seen as
poor Russian immigrant bound 70
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Government Employees
Given Time to Shop

The announcement that the employees
OF the Cover nnent Printing OFFICE and
the Bureau of Printing and Engraving
VIII he given full holiday Christmas
Eve and that other Government depart
mens will give haif-holidsy, is re-
Sc rdcd as a victory by the Retail Mer-
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Baltimore Man Injured
While Getting Off Car

+. +. Seal. aged twenty-five. of Bal
tImore. was injured last night while
getting off car at Fourteenth and
buchanan streets northwest. He Is at
Emergency Hospital. Physicians there
say the mans back was injured.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Two Men, Charged With
Robbing Apartment, Held

Thomas l.. Moran, who tho police say
.c-',tly made a special guard at
the Capitol and Benjamin Myerson. AZ
eighteen -ycar-old New York tailor, are
under arrest charged with robbns the
apartment of John B. Smallwood and
Il street northwest. last saturday.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Pair of Eyeglasses
Snatched From Woman

\ pair OF eye glasses valued at s.
were snatched from the hand Of Mrs.
Gunion, of 12i2 Nineteenth street north
west by man on seventh street, near
Fl street northwest. late yesterday.