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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
TO TRIP THRO'
 HOT SANDS

At seven o'clock tonight about 30 Alaska Masons who have reached either the sgd degree or the Knight Templar Rite. will begin a stampede across the hot sands of the desert. At about n o'clock. with feet probably blistered but with joy in their hearts. the novitiates iwl have become tried and true members ot Nile Temple. (Seattle) Mystic Shrine.
 Potentate Joseph A. Swalwen, of Nile Temple reached Juneau this morning on the Mariposa. accompan- jed by John Rex Thompson, A. Bald win. William M. Pease. Walter Faust, and John c. Watrous. members of his official divan. who will assist in the ceremonial. They are registered at the Gastineau.
 Four dray loads of degree para phernalia were taken to Elks' hall this morning and this afternoon the hall had been converted into Q realm of mystery peculiar to Masonry. Fol- lowing the ceremonial banquet will be spread in BdocOckS Cate, at which covers will be laid for one huu- dred. including the class. the Nile visitors. and local Shriners.
 For the ceremonial the following Shriners have been designated:
 Potentate. Joseph A. Swalwen; Past Potentate. John Rex Thompson; Chief Rabban. John IT. Reed; Assist ant Rabban. W. NJ. Pease: Oriental Guide. John c. Watrous; High Priest and Prophet, John Rex Thompson; First Ceremonial Master. Walter Faust. Second Ceremonial Master, John L. Museth: First Alchemist Lloyd v. Winter; Second Alchemist. c. F. Passers: Marshal. c. W. Evans; Captain of the Guard. H. H. Post; Treasurer-Reeorder. David J. Kinzie.
 The visiting Nobles will leave Ju- neau probably on the Admiral Farra- gut. due tomorrow. or may wait until the Northwestern sails South next week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
ITALIANS TAKE PASS
 AFTER MANY WEEKS

LONDON. Sept. 1S.- The sesis Pass, near the famous Hell Valley or Val dTnferno, the only pass in the Carnic Alps sector to which the Austrians succeeded in clinging. fi- nally has been wrenched from their grasp in an assault from many points. says a dispatch in the Chronicle from Turin. This has left the Alpini mas ters of the entire rangesi o6 Mounts Caidenis and Avanza.
 "The scene of fighting the dis patch continues, Ties at an altitude of 1000 fleet. Every peak of these mountains was stubbornly defended, tne smaif Kustrian groups being very strongly in trenches. The task of hold ing them has cost weeks of persist ent-stfife..
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
GREY SAYS GERMANY MUST
 NOT DICTATE

CHICAGO. Sept 1S.-A special Lon don dispatch in the Chicago Herald says:
 "The position of Sir Edward Grey minister for foreign affairs in Great Britain, with reference to peace terms of Germany. which called for the pay ment of a heavy indemnity by Great Britain and France in compensation for the evacuation of Belgium and northern France, was set forth by him few weeks ago in response to such a proposal.
 "The proposal was informally pre- sented to Sir Edward, but it was known to have come directly from and with the authority of the Ger man government. On the highest au- thority it can be stated that the pro- posal drew forth the following as the reply of Sir Edward:
 "1. A country to commit 0 great crime and then to be paid for com hitting it would create a precedent that would be fatal to the fundamen- tai principles of civilization and in- ternational law.
 70. Payment by Great Britain and France of an enormous indemnity to Germany would put them in the po- sition of being financially tributary to Germany and would prevent them from providing for their national de- fence, and this in turn would make them politically tributary to Ger many Every Englishman would sooner die than accept German dicta- tion in Europe.
 "3. The very worst and most disastrous war would be preferable to such a peace"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
OUTLOOK
 BETTER FOR ALLLIES

LONDON, Sept. 1S.-A Rome spec ial says that the outlook in the Bal kans appears to be more hopeful for the Allies, owing tc Greece's decis- ion not to oppose Serbia's eventual territorial concessions in Bulgaria, even if these concessions extend be- yond the right bank of the vardar river. The decision is conditional, however, on Serbia's retention of the regions of Douan and Gheoghelli.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
VILLA STRONGHOLD AWAITS INVADERS ENHANCE
 WOULD MEAN
 INTERNAL WAR

LONDON, Sept. 18.-The executive committee of the Amalgamated Union of Ordinary Servants unanimously en- dorsed today the statement made in the House of Commons Thursday by J. Fl. Thomas. that conscription would bring on industrial revolution and that railroad workers. to a man, would stop their work"
 Lord Kitchener while generally un- derstood to be in favor of conscrip- tion has refused to commit himself, owing to the attitude of Premier As quith, who is opposing compulsory service in the army. A crisis has been reached in the situation and all England is absorbed in the situation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
DR. CONDIT BACK
 FROM PRESBYTERY

Rev. J. Fl. Condit. DD, superin- tendent of mission for the Presbyter- ian church in Alaska. returned from Knik where he had been in attend ance at the Presbytery of Alaska, en- unused over the activity at Anchor age. The Presbytery made arrange ments for the establishment of a church at Anchorage. where a tempo rary structure win be erected on the two lots acquired by the Presbyterian church at the time of the lot sale there.
 Rev. J. l.. Mcbride. Of Cordova, has been transferred to Anchorage. where he will hold services regularly dur ing the winter. He will be the only Protestant clergyman at that place. The vacancy at Cordova will be sup piled at the earliest possible date by pr. Corcit
 The Presbytery of the Yukon in- cludes all of Alaska except Southeast ern Alaska which constitutes the Presbytery of Alaska. As far as area is concerned it is the largest Presby- tery in the United States, and, of course. the attendance was small. It was ascertained. however. that its af- fairs are in good condition Dr. F. Spence. recently sent to Point Barr row. the northermost mission on the continent. was accepted into the Presbytery.
 Dr.. condit Goes to Synod.
 Dr. Condit will leave on the Jefer- son Monday for Tacoma where he will attend the meeting Of the Synod of Washington as a delegate from the Presbytery of Alaska. Dr. K. J. Di- ven. of Sitka. is the delegate from the Presbytery of Alaska. Hc will ac- company Dr. Condit
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

 RUSS CITY
 WILL FALL

LONDON. Sept. 19.-That the Rus- sian city of Wilma, which is heavily fortified, will momentariIy fall into the hands of the Germans, was the opinion of military experts tonight. Only at Dvinsk have the Russians ap- peared to have withstood the shock of the German thrust.
 Wilma has been invested on three sides and the troops under General von Mackensen have reached a point near Vileika. 37 miles southeast of the city. The German forces are within 20 miles of Dvinsk, in a wedge formation between the two cities.
 Early dispatches from Petrograd said that all government offices had been abandoned. thousands of people have left the city and food prices are soaring.
 Cannon Dues In West.
 "Freqnet storms of artillery fight ing" is the official Paris description of duel which is progressing today on the Westerin battlefront, between Quennevieres Plateau and a point south of Arras. Berlin claims the capture of trenches in the Perthe dis trict
 serbs Again Attacked.
 An official announcement today from Nish, Serbia, reads as follows: "A new Austrian movement against Ser bia is increasing in extent. after a long interval of inaction on this front. Three attempts were made by Austrian troops today to cross the Save river for an invasion. but the Serbians drove the Austrians back. Losses on both sides were severe"
 Turk Position Captured.
 A late dispatch from Paris says that the Allies have captured an import ant Turkish position on Gallipoli pen insula. Endorsements for the AL lies fighting on this rfont are coming from Italy. a new expedition having embarked at Farentc.
 More Munitions Destroyed.
 A dispatch today from Sebastopol says that Russian torpedo boats have sunk another small fleet of muni- tionsladen Turkish vessels on the Asia Minor coast of the Mack Sea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
HospIrAL EoR NEw rowN

ANCHORAGE, Sept. 17.-A public hospital will be erected in Anchorage, for the accommodation of those re- Quiring need of such an institution. Dr. D. l.. Carmichael and Dr. K. O. Kyvig are taking the initiative in the matter. realizing the necessity Of an institution of this character.
 The plans, which will call for the construction of a building 3Ox4O feet, substantially made. It will have &C., commodations for six patients ct one time. an operating room and office quarters
 Work on the building 1t is planned will begin at an early date. It will be erected on lot n, block IA, new townsite.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
GERMANS WOULD
 CORNER SOUTH
 AMERICAN MEAT

BUENOs AIRES, Sept. 1S.-It is reported here that German agents are purchasing the visible South Ameri- can meat supply to prevent it's ship ment to Great Britain and France for the use of the armies of the AL Hes. It is said that thousands of head of beef are being purchased from the producers by agents who are already in the field several weeks ahead of the time when the early spring ship ments will be ready.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
RETURNS WITH BRIDE.

W. c. Nelson, well-known merchant, returned today on the Mariposa from his wedding trip. His bride was Miss Johanna Warloe of Seattle. The cer- emony was performed at Seattle on September 9, at the Norwegian Lu- theran church parsonage. the Rev. Mir. F. A. stubb officiating. MT. and Mrs Nelson made a honeymoon trip to the Cascades.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
FIRST DEATH OCCURS
 AT RAILROAD CITY

Death claimed tho first victim at Anchorage last week when John Mathison passed away shortly after an operation for appendicitis Mathi- son was 3S years of age, and a brother of Claude Mathison Of Seward.
 According to the Cooks Inlet Pion- ger Mathison was horn at Gordon. Texas. April 9. 1881 With his par ents, brothers and sisters he came to Alaska sixteen years ago and settled at Hope. Alaska. where the family engaged in placer mining under the name of the Mathison Mining com pan.
 The father is now at Gordon, Texas. The mother and two brothers and sis ters reside at Hope A half brother lives at Seward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
coNFEREES WANT MEXICO NORMAL,
 THEN RECOGNITION

NEW YORK. Sept IS. - Secretary Lansing and the Pan-American d. plomats continued their efforts to solve the Mexican problem today at a conference in the Hotel Biltmore. Their accepted policy was that event ually the Mexican party which can demonstrate its superior strength and it's ability to enforce a stable govern ment. shall be given the support and recognition of the United States and Pan-American republics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
sVERDRuP FAILS TO
 FIND ExPoRERs

LONDON, Sept. 1S.-The Arctic ex- petition headed by Capt Otto sverd- rup, which has been searching for the lost Russian explorers, Rosanon and Brusilofi, has arrived at Archan- gel. it was reported today.
 No trace of the missing men was discovered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
OAKLEY CLEARED OF
 CONSPIRACY CHARGE

According to a notice received in the local land office this morning, the commissioner of the general office has affirmed the decision of the local off, cers in regard to the case of the United States against Horace Oakley and George NJ. Seward, two claimants of the Watson group of coal claims in the Matanuska distrcit
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
FEDERAL JAIL IS
 TO BE ERECTED

ANCHORAGE, Sept. 17.-U. S. Mar shal James Brenneman announces that work on the federal jail will be- gin immediately It will be built after the general style of the Crescent ho- tel. although 1t win be somewhat lar ger-2Sx6O feet It will contain neat office quarters for the officer in charge. Deputy Marshal Wadel quar- ters for his force and jail acommoda- tions
 It will be built in the federal block east of the postoaice building. The marshal says that next season a beau tiful lawn will be made on the grounds surrounding the structure, making 1t the beauty spot of the town.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
GERMAN ARMY
 GO TO TURKEY

BERLIN. Sept. 1S.-word given out here today by the Overseas News Agency quotes Enver Pasha, the Tur- kish minister of war, as saying that the great German army is to SC to Turkey. The information did not go farther.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
Impoa.IbIe. savs Washlnqton.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.- It will be impossible for Germany to corner the South American meat market in order to head off shipments to the Allies. according to an official state ment made here.
 Reports and investigations show that the American beef combine is too firmly intrenched in Argentina to enable the Germans to accomplish such plan. Americans practically control the beef situation in Argen- tine, Brazil and Uruguay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
STEAMER SINKS
 IN THE ToLovANA

FAIRBANKS. Sept. 1S.-The steam CT Suhshanna has sunk in the Tolo vana river thirty miles below the log jam. Thirty tons of freight which she carried was saved.
 Caches Lost.
 The Toloyana River flood has de- stroyed about fifty tons of supplies cached by miners at various points along the river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
PORK BARREL MAY
 BE LEAN AFFAIR

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1S.-congress man Sparl1man, of Florida, chairman O, the house rivers and harbors com mittee, said today that should the ad- ministratlon put through Congress a plan for augumenting the army and navy as now proposed no money will be left for undertaking new rivers and harbors improvement or public build ings and each of these pet pork bar rel" projects will have to be deferred until later Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
PAY FOR
 AMERICAN COTTON

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1S-The Brit ish embassy at Washington has re- mitted S232.OOO to W. Gordon McCabe of Charleston, S. C., for American cot ton taken from the steamships Caro- lima and Baltic. several months ago. The payment represented a valuation of nine cents a pound, while the in- voiced value was more than 10 cents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
KlmBALL WINS RACE.

Mark Kimball won the roller coast CT" race for boys by defeating a field of eleven, at 1 o'clock this afternoon, over a course from the New Cain ho- tel to Burford's- His prize was one of the coasters. The race was held under the auspices of the Britt drug store. Rene Cosgrove. Hugh Gala gher. Jack Kissel, W. A. Holzheimer Dolly Gray. George Burford, w. H. Seeley and Chief of Police Sitter were officials.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
DleeERs FIND
 BURIED FRENCH RICHES

NANCY. France, Sept. IS. - While digging trenches in the forest of Chempenous, French soldiers today discovered a hoard of French coins of the early 17th century The ancient treasure had evidently been buried there at the time of the French entry into Lorraine under Louis XII during whose regime the law provided that half the treasures of war should go to the state and half to the soldiers who discovered the booty
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
MRS. HARTMAN HAS
 A DIFFERENT REPORT

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 1S.-Mrs J. Borden Hartman, a member of the commission on industrial relations an- nounced today she would present to Congress a separate report on the fnd- ings of the commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
REACHES MANILA.

Mrs. c. Gambourg-Andresen has reached Manila. p. l.. where she join ed her husband, an army officer. Mrs Andresen is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. George Stowell Of Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
CATHOLIC elsHop pIEs.

SAN DIEGO. Sept 1s-The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Conaty. for many years bishop of the Catholic diocese of Los Angeles, died last night at Coronado. Heart failure was the cause of his death.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
YoeA CULT DEVOTEE IS SENTENCED FOR
 EMBEZZLlNG $500

SEATTLE. Sept. 1S.-A. J. speck- ert a member Of the Yoga faith, was sentenced today to serve from six months to fifteen years in the State penitentiary. for embedding nine hundred dollars belonging to Benja- min King. a client
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
TO SHOOT RENEGADES
 AT SIGHT

BROWNSVILLE Tex, Sept. 1S.- Orders were issued to United States troops today to shoot on sight any Mexican caught firing across the bor- der"
 It was announced today that during yesterdays battle. fifteen Mexcans were killed. No American was hit
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
voN TlRPlTz AGAIN
 REPORTED IN BAD

LONDON. Sept. 1S.- An Amster- dam dispatch says it is reported that Admiral Won Tirpitz German minis ter of Marine, will resign and will be succeeded by Admiral von Pohl. now chief of the Admiralty staff and of the German battle fleet
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
RATIFICATION OF HAYTiEN TREATY
 IS ANTICIPATED

WASHINGTON. Sept IS. - Early ratification by Hayti, of the treaty by which the United States would estab- fish a financial protectorate over the republic, is confidently expected by the administration
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
NEW POLAR LAND FOUND
 BY EXPLORER.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-ExpIorers and geographers are directing their attention to the new land, Banks land." which stefansson reported to the Canadian government that he had discovered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
PITTSBURGH BANKERS
 GET AMERICAN MONEY

PITTSBURGH. Sept 1S.- Pitts burgh bankers say that practically all of the European orders placed so far in this district have been on the bas- is of American dollars, with payment to be made.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
ANOTHER CONCERN CUTS
 HOURS AND NoT-WAGES

BOSTON. Sept. 1s:-Fhe= New Eng land Westinghouse, Company, employ ing more than 1900 maohinists,, has granted the eighthour day to lts employees against nine and three ouarters hours heretofore. Wages were not reduced
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
s2oo,ooo,oOo MILITARY.

Washington, Sept. IS. - secre- tary Garrison, of the war depart ment, confirmed today the re- ports that he would ask two hun dred millions of dollars of Con- gress, for strengthening the military defenses of the Unit ed States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
FRENCH BANKS TO
 SEND SECURITIES TO U. S.

NEW YORK. Sept 1S.-The New York American says that the Paris banks have arranged among them selves to place in New York S5O.0OO- 900 American stocks and bonds, to be sold for credit account.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
BRITISH SELL STOCKS
 ON NEW YORK EXCHANGE

NEW YORK. Sept. 1S.-There has been heavy selling of stocks for Eu- ropean credit the last several days The heaviest sales were 10000 shares of Southern Pacific and 10000 Unit ed States Steel
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
REruRNlNe FROM EXPO.

Mir. and Mrs. Bart Thane and daugh- ter and Mir. and Mrs. l.. p. Shackie- ford and children will return Septem- ber 27 from San Francisco, according to Roy Whitney. Mr. Thames chaun- eur. who returned from Seattle today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
AMERICANS MAY
 LEAD IN FINANCE

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-sir George Paish says: United States faces superb opportunity to become the money market of the world. It de- bends solely upon her ability to seize the opportunity whether she develops into an international money market that will outlast the war and place her in a new role among the world powers"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
FAILURES
 SHOW IMPROVEMENT

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-Commercial failures in August numbered 1895 with the indebtedness of $177SS,552, compared with 17S9 for S1S,934,9OS in July and 1272 for S4S,46S116 in Au- gust, 1914 Fewer concerns defalted in August, owing S1OO,OOO or more, than in any other year since 1S11
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
KEHoE AGAIN puRsER.

Thomas J. Kehoe has returned Go his position as purser of the steamship Admiral Evans. having abandoned his idea of entering into a brokerage business here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
ARCHIE SHIELDS HERE.

Archie Shields. of Seattle. who was associated with the late M. J. Heney, in various Alaskan projects, is a visi- tor in the city He arrived today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
TO EXAMINE PROPERTY.

A. F. Bradford. J. E. Horton and George B. Smith went to Sum Dunn today. to make an examination of mining property owned by John Mei- or.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
PERU MAY IMPOSE
 EXPORT TAXES

LIMA, Sept 1S.-The Peruvian gov ernment has submitted a bill to Con- eress for the imposition of export du- ties as @ step towards rehabilitation of the national finances.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
Swiss Are Called.

PARIS, Sept. IS. - It is reported that Switzerland has called the fourth division of its fighting force, to the colors. There is no confirmation of the report.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
GERMANY WOULD
 ANNEX NEW LAND

GENEVA. Sept. IS. - It was an- nounced here today that Germany has definitely decided to annex to the empire the occupied territory in France and Belgium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
BUReEs HEADS THE
 IRRIGATION CONGRESS

SACRAMENTO. Sept. Richard P. Burges of El Paso today was chos- en president of the International IT, rigation Congress, which is closing its session here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
PLAN BIG NAVAL
REsERvE FORCE

WASHINGTON. Sept 1S.- The plan for building up an adequate na- val reserve force. in addition to the existing state militia and regular re- serve created by the last Congress, has been made public by Acting Sec retary of the Navy Department Roose- welt. It contemplates the mobiliza- tion of yachtsmen and power boat owners and their craft with the navy reserve ships in a training squadron following the idea of the successful army camp at Plattsburg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
ENTERTAINMENT WANTS

PAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS WASHINGTON. Sept. 1s.-The De- partment of Commerce has sent out 70.0OO letters to merchants asking for subscriptions at S2.50 a year for the trade paper published by the govern ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, Sept. fS-rAlaska Gold closed-today at ,SSss. Chino 44lk. Ray 21%, Butte and Superior 6O. Copper remains at 1s-
 Utal Copper e5ss.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-Improv- ed business conditions are indicated by the increased demands for paper money. according to treasury officials.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
cARNIvAL I'd cLosE.

The Midsummer Carnival win close tomorrow night Tonight is 4masQue balp night
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-18
WEATHER REPORT

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-16
WILLARD Y0 GET
 S32,500 TO MEET
 ONE FRED FULTON
Articles Signed in Chicago Yesterday for Fight at
 New Orleans on March 4.

Chicago, Dec. 15.-Willard and Full ton clans gather;d at the Morris7n hotel today to sign declaration of war for boxing match.
 Everything concerning the. heavy weight championship fight had been agreed upcn beforehand. and there. was nothing to do but sign the pap:rs and pest forfeits.
 The fight will take place in the baseball park in New Orleans on March 4. It will be a twenty round affair.
 Tom Andrews of Milwaukee, repre- sented Promoter Dominick Tortorich of New orleans; Tom Jones acted fo" Jess Willard, and Mike Collins signed for Fred Fulton.
 Forfeits of $250O posted by each of the. fighters and , $1000' note by Andrews on behalf of the club. aro to be handed later by Andrews to Bop Vernon, who was named as stake holder for the match.
 The referee is to be named by the club, with the approval of fighters and managers.
 Willard will get s32,5OO, the $2,5O0 O. which is called expense money. Fulton will receive a guarantee of $500 and have a privilege involv- ing 15 per cent of the gross receipts.