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The state herald., 1916-01-21
CHARGING LUMN TWELVE
DEEP MELTs AWAY BEFORE
FIRE OF AuSTRIANs.
HAND HAND FIGHT
THOUGH LOSING THOUSANDS,
czAR's FORCES FAIL TO GAIN,
SAYS VIENNA REPORT.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.


London, Jan. 1S.-The Turks were
attacked by both Russians and Brit
ish In the Caucasus the Russians,
greatly reinforced, were on the often
sive along n front of almost hun
dred miles, while in Mesopotamia the
British have forced the retirement OF
the Ottoman troops along both banks
of the Tigris river to the south OF
Kut-el-Amara and still are closely
pressing them on the east and the
north
Successes for the Russians in the
fighting In Persia also are claimed by
Petrograd.
The Russian offensive, resumed In
force after brief halt, apparently Is
being pressed with more determina-
ton than before.
Reports of the fighting so far have
come only from Vienna, but these in
dicate that the attacks against the
character, the Russians repeatedly
charging in serried lines, a dozen deep,
only to be rcpulsed each time with
frightful losses. according to the Aus
trian official statement.
This report adds that the attacks
have not netted the Russians an inch
of territory.
The Austrian statement says.
Fighting in the Toporontz district
and east of Rarenozle is more bitter
than ever. Russian columns OF as
many as twelve to fourteen lines deep
attacked our positions at some places
four times and at others six times.
but the desperate contests always re-
suited in their repulse, frequently with
the bayonet in hand.to.hand fighting.
Russian losses have been appalling.
More than 1000 dead Russians were
counted before the positions of one
Austro-Iiungarian brigade"
In Montenegro the Austrians. fol-
lowing up their capture of Cettinie,
are pursuing the depleted forces of
King Nicholas and have made addi-
tional captures.
II is declared that King Nicholas
and his army and people will con.
tinue to fight until the last man.
The Montenegrin government Is
now at Scutari. according to an un-
official report at Berlin. Advices
from Rome say that the Italian cab
met has begun plans for giving ade-
quate assistance to Montenegro AMI
Serbia. but the nature OF this aid and
the manner In which II will be given
Is not stated.
London.-Kermanshah. the so-called
capital OF Persia, famous for its rugs
and carpets. and surrounded by fertile
wheat country. has been entered by
the Ottoman forces. The entente fleet
again has bombarded Turkish posi-.
tions on the evacuated Gallipoli PENN.
sula. 1t is officially announced that
the French submarine Foucault, at.
tached to the Italian fleet torpedoed
and sank in the Adriatic sea an Aus.
rian scout cruiser OF the Noyara type.
cettinje. the MontenegrIn capital has
been taken by the Austrians.
The state herald., 1916-01-21
US. NOT TO INTERVENE
TIME GIVEN TO MEXICO TO SToF
BANDIT RAIDS.
Gen. carrsnza VIII Visit condisn
Punishment Upon Every Partici-
pant In American Massacre.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. Jan. 15.-Gen. Car
rama and the de facto government
of Mexico are to be given full oppor-
tunity, without Intervention from the
United States, to run to earth the
murderers of American citizens at
Santa Ysabel, and to demonstrate
ability to restore order and protect
foreign rights In the southern re-
public.
This was the outstanding fact here
after a meeting of the cabinet. q con.
ference between President Wilson
and Chairman Stone of the Senate
foreign relations committee. and an
other day Of stirring debate in the
Senate.
Administration leaders firmly out.
lined in the Senate the position Of
the government in the face OF denun-
citation from the Republican side and
another resolution directing interven-
ton proposed by Senator Works OF
California.
While no direct communication
from Gen. Carranza had reached the
State Department Friday. message
from him to Eliseo Arredondo. the
Mexican ambassador designate, an.
nounced the dispatch of troops to cap
ture the outlaws and his purpose TO
visit "condign punishment upon every
participant in the massacre
FL Paso. Tex, Jan. 16.-Three OF
the victims of the MADEIRA, Mexico.
massacre-Thomas Evans. NJ. Is. Ro.
nero and J. II. Wood-were inferred
without demonstration ON the part of
Americans. whose threats against
MeNicans led to the establishment OF
temporary martial law In the city.
The movement toward the border
here of groups OF mining and cattle
men OF border states was taken 10
indicate that an attempt will be made
TO cross the international line. with
or without the consent OF the Car.
ranza government,
Irritation was manifested In the
Mexican town OF Juarez opposite hers
as a result OF the rioting In III Paso
Thursday night
Americans were not permitted 20
cross the international bridge. Sey.
cral were ordered off tram.cars bound
for that place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
ANOTHER OF WAR
 STARTERS IS DEAD

LONDON, April 1.-According to a Daily News Dispatch from Milan, Nedo Korovitch. one of the convict ed assassins of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary at sa. raievo. the overt act that precipi. tatod the European war, is reported by Vienna papers to have died of tuberculosis in prison.
 Koroyitch is the third of the band found guilty of the murder who is alleged to have died in prison of the same disease. He was originally sentenced to death, but his sentence was commuted to twenty years pc nal servitude.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
BANDIT VILLA REPORTED DEAD AND BURIED
IS
 VICTIM OF
 OWN DEATH

OMAHA, April 11.-Mrs. Joseph E. Howard, daughter of Michael Kilgal- lon. @ millionaire of Chicago, and wife of Joseph E. Howard. the actor and writer of popular songs, is dead, a suicide. Her body was found in her apartments this morning, when Mir. Howard returned from a rehearsal. Mrs. Howard divorced Count De- baufort several years ago and shortly after married Howar' She was one of the handsomest women Of Chlca- SO several years ago and has al- ways remained a beautiful woman No cause has been divulged for the crime. It was rumored several weeks ago that a divorce was pend Ing but the troublie of the Towards was patched up.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
BUSINESS PICKING UP
 ALONG PACIFIC COAST
 SAYS ALLEN SHATTUch

Allen Shattuck has returned from a trip through Washington. Oregon and California. Mr. Shattuck has been absent about three weeks on business connected with his insr- ance office. He reports business a little quiet along the coast. but times are gradually picking up, es- pecially in the lumber business. The logging camps and mills are all run ming and are furnishing employment for thousands of men who have been idle for some time The shing- le mills through tue western States recently announced Q raise in wage for their employees which will tend to increase the prosperity of the Western section.
 Mrs. Shattuck and children, who accompanied Mr. shattuck south, re- mained in Seattle for a visit with friends. They win return to Juneau later.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
LOVE FOR WIFE OF ANOTHER MAN
 CAUSES MURDER

PINE BLUFF, Ark. April 11.-T. S. Bradberry. great grand nephew of Zachary Taylor, was placed on trial today charged with the murder of P. c. Jenkins a wealthy planter The case has created widespread atten- tion. Bradberry was infatuated with Jenkins wife and was even jealous of any attention paid to her by her husband. Since the murder Mrs. Jen- dns has been daily visitor to the jail where Cranberry was confined and it is expected she will SO on tho witness stand and prove that the murder was done in selfdefense.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
IOWA WILL AGAIN GO
 DEMOCRATIC SAYS BERT
 HoWOEsHELL IN LETTER

Lafe F. Spray, deputy clerk of the district court. has received word f.om Bert Howdeshell, the we'll known Alaska newspaper man that the State of Iowa, which went Democrat ic in 1912 for the first time in more than a generation. will again repeat the performance this fall. Mir How deshelrs opinion is formed from the general sentiment manifested throughout the State.
 Mir. Howdeshell accompanied by Mrs. Howdeshen went East several weeks ago for visit with relatives They expect to return to Juneau early in- the fall
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
IS GIVEN SEVERE TASTE
 OF HIS OWN MEDICINE

COPENHAGEN. April 11.-An Am sterdam dispatch says that when the Kaiserin visited the wounded sol diers in a Berlin hospital and ad. dressed one Of them, My good fel- low. hope things are going better with you today" the man, an ire concilable socialdemocrat replied. "I only hope it will be going as well with you and your sons as 1t is go- ing with me at this moment" The Kaiserin staggered and was led al- most swooning into another ward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
VIII SON TO GIVE
 PE=(II

WASHINGTON April 11.-Presi. dent Woodrow Wilson will deliver two speeches this week which many of his political advisers expect to have important bearing on the com ing Presidential campaign. One Of the speeches wni be delivered here and the other in New York.
 The announcement of the intention of Che President to make two speech es at this time has become the cen- ter of interest In political matters, and created feeling of uncertainty among tho leaders Of the opposition. There Is not likely to be any now developments in he political situa- ton until tho country has the Pres idents views
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
Third Report of Death.

WASHINGTON. April 11-Late this afternoon Maj-Gen. Funston wired the War Department that Brig.Gen. Pershing had reported that he had been advised that Villa was dead and buried near Santa Ana and that he was Investigating In the meantime. however. he was continuing his hunt for the bandit
 Villas death was reported for tho third time today when Lieut.. H. A. Dargue and B. s. Gorrell, aero corps. returned to Columbus today from a flight from San Antonio, 300 miles south of the bodrer and said that reports were current among the na- tiyes of Santa Ana, 70 miles south of Chihauhau. that Villa had died of blood poisoning. caused by his wounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
PIanea carrNinn Messanes.

WITH GENERAL PERSHING at the front, below NAMIQUIPA. SUN DAY. April g. by Radio to Columbus. April 1.-Two aeroplanes, which flew from here to chihauhau City. re- turned today bringing to Brig. Gen Pershing reports that the constitu- tlonal authorities of that city are CO., operating cordially with the Ameri- can forces in the pursuit of Villa. The planes carried dispatches to the constitutional authorities which Brig. Gen. Pershing described as import ant. The arrival of the two flyers In Chihauhau caused great excitement among the populace since their com ing was unannounced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11

City of seattle-Due from Seattle Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Not reported from Ketchilkan yet. Admiral Evans-Due from south Friday. Left Seattle yesterday morning.
 SCHEDULED sAlLINes. Northwestern--Du to sail from Se- attle tomorrow forenoon. Jefferson-Due to sail from Seattle tomorrow night Prince John-Due to sail from Van couver Saturday night. Humboldt-Due to sail from Seattle Saturday.
 soUTHeoUND sAiLlNes. Admiral Farragut-Due from the westward at o'clock. AIameda-Sailed south from cordova at 9:15 this morning. Due in Juneau sometime tomorrow eve. Dolphin-arrived at 1:SO this after noon and sailed south shortly af- forwards.
 OTHER sAlLlNes. Prince Of WaIes-Due to sail for Sit ka at midnight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
BRIEF CABLE NEWS

NEW YORK: A formal charge of piracy on the high seas will be pre- ferred against Ernest Schiller who re- gently took possession of the British steamer Matoppo.
 WASHINGTON: By vote of 4l to % the Senate has rejected Sena- tor Lodges amendment to include the tarif on sugar until 1920.
 GRAND RAPIDS. Mich; Mrs. Clara Peck Waite has brought suit for divorce against Dr. Arthur War ren Waite, who is charged in New York with the murder of her father and mother. Mr. and Mrs John D. Peck.
 BOSTON: The federal grand jury reports no truth in reported conspir- acy to destroy New England muni- tion plants.
 PANAMA: Mai..Gen. Goethala states that the canal win open next Saturday
 LOS ANGELES: Jews are raising funds to help David caplan, alleged dynamiter of the Times building, now on trial here. Jacob Nargolis has been employed as one of his at torneys.
 ROME. The Italian forces have advanced on the Austrian trenches near sDerone.
 KANSAS CITY Missouri Progress sives. in convention. instructed dele gates for Roosevelt The convention also declared for nationwide prohi ~stion and preparedness.
 pHOENIG: Reese M. Ling former Democratic national committeeman is dying of acute indigestion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
NEW siLENcERs ARE
 BEING USED BY ARMY
 eUNNERs OF eRlTISH

WASHINGTON. April l1.- Payne Barnes. a 17-year.old boy. just return Cd from service in the British Royal Field Artillery Corps. says that a new apparatus resembling a miniature Maxim snencer is being used as an ear protector by the British gunners. It throws back the waves of high ex- plosions. but permits the wearer to hear ordinary conversational tones
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
CITY OF SEATTLE BRINGING GOOD
 PASSENGER LIST

SEATTLE. April 1l.-The City of Seattle which sailed last Sunday morning. had the following passen- gers for Juneau: A. B. Stevenson, R. D. Pickett, Mrs A. Callecette. w. R. Cantin. M. Mackovitch, F. F. Lis. chke, W. B. Kent, Arthur c. Smith, R. S. Stitz, c. W. Hubbard, Charles Goldstein. NJ. Goldstein. J. Jackson, George Rakness. William A. Ever son, R. II. Tennyson, John ]. sak- son, Frank All, H. simon A. F. Bush and 2S steerage.
 For Douglas-Nlrs. J. J. Penglase.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
ATTACK GERMANS SOUTH
 OF STfLOl FORT

BERLIN. April n. - The British made Q strong grenade attack dur ing the night on the German posi- tions south of Steloi which has been created a fort but the Germans stin hold their own. This was announced this afternoon.
 BERLIN, April 1.-The war office announced today that the Germans have taken 3G,OOO prisoners on the Verdun front since Feb 25th.
 BERLIN. April l1.-Germany is selling 19 centimeter howitzers in large numbers to Switzerland. accord ing to announcement today
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
FIRST SHIP SALE BY AUCTION HELD
 IN UNITED STATES

SEATTLE, April 11.-One of the three 7.5OO.ton steel steamers build ing at the plant of the Seattle Con struction & Drydock Company, was sold this morning at auction on the floor of the Maritime Exchange in New York for S6OO,OOO This ad- vice was received here early this af- ternoon. The sale was in the nature of transfer contract. This sale has the distinction of being the first ship auction ever held in the Unit cd States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
PARlsiANs CONTRIBUTE THEIR MITE FOR SWORD
 FOR BELclUM's KING

PARIS, April l1.-Hundreds of thou sands of Parisians have contributed their mite to popular subscription of amounts from two cents upwards for the presentation of a sword, made by sculptor Pierre Deitu, to King Albert of Belgium. AS completed, there is inscribed on It's guard the answer of King Albert to the Ger man ambassador: They shall not pass.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
GERMAN GOVERNMENT TAKES ON NEW MONEY
 PAYMENT TO BRAZIL

NEW ORLEANS. April 11.-A Rio Janeiro dispatch says the German government has declared it's intention tc assume the responsibility for the payment of money deposited In Der lin banks to the account of the state of San Paulo. Brazil amounting to S3OO00.O0O.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
AUSTRIAN SCIENTISTS
 APPLY SElsMoeRAPH
 TO NEW USE OF WAR

WASHINGTON, April Il. - The seismograph has long been used to record graphically the shock of earthquakes but an Austrian scientist has applied 1t to the location and es- timation of big guns. By taking records at two widely separated places. say 50 miles from the guns, he can. by using his knowledge Of faults" in the earth's crust, esti' mate the size of the guns and their location.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
Northwestern Postponed.

SEATTLE. April 11.-The North western, billed to sail tonight, has been postponed until nine o'clock to- morrow morning There will be 3SS passengers aboard and the follow ing are for Juneau: Mrs Ethel Her man. Mrs. Belle Swartz. Mrs. How ard. Mrs. T. M West, Selma JolSi, J. Wyzanski J. G. Quigley, Fl. shep- pard, R. Amiot, l.. Miller Mrs. Ben Klegman. Miss Kiutalstad and Selma Holm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
STRIKERS CHARGED
 WITH TREASON ACTS

LONDON, April 11.-Six leaders of striking workmen in the Clyde district of Scotland have been deported to other districts. Government offic- ials allege a systematic effort to hin. der the munition production which may lead to treason charges, while the union officials demand an open trial for the aeeused men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
JUNEAU BEER IS
 SEIZED

SEATTLE, April 11.-One thous- ano cases of beer presumably from San Francisco and consigned to "R. Juneau, Seattle" was seized during the night. The consignment was found In car which was aboard Q scow in the East Waterway The police swooped down on the outfit and the entire shipment was loaded onto auto truck and taken to the police headquarters. It is very prob able that the entire 1000 cases will be confscated and destroyed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
GERMANY IS MAKING
 SPECIAL EFFORT TO GAIN
 TRADE WITH SWITZERLAND

PARIS, April 11.-Germany is mak- ing a special effort to gain the Swiss trade. says a Temps writer, and as a result goo carloads of merchandise enter Switzerland daily, as against 15O from France Commercial tray- elers and machinists have been talk en from the firing line, one to visit customers in Holland and switzer' land, and the other to set up press sent Go Geneva.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
ERANDEiS NOMINATION
 WILL NOT COME UP IN
 THE SENATE FOR WEEK

WASHINGTON. April 1.-The Sen. ate this morning postponed consider adon Of the report of the judiciary committee on the nomination Of Louis D Brondeis for Associate Judge Of the Supreme Court The report rec ommends confirmation. and the latest poll of the Senate Indicates ma iority or 20 more in favor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
scHooNERs WILL BE
 CONSTRUCTED WHICH
 GO TO FOREIGN oWENRs

CAMDEN Me-, April il. - Six four-masted schooners are to be built by R. L. Beam, to cost $SOO,OOO, to 80 to foreign owners. In several other Maine coast towns, the shipyard plants idle for years are being work ed or made ready for new construc- ton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
GERMAN OFFICIAL LIST

BERLIN. April II. - The German official lists of casualties. covering lists Of Prussia. Bavaria. Saxony and Wurtumburg. give the total casual ties for the IS months of war to Jan. S1 as 2.6S9,OS6.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
VIENNA KEENLY FEELS
 HE PINCH OF THE WAR

PARIS. April 11.-Dispatches state that Vienna, with empty cafes and deserted bouleyards, keenly feels the pinch of the war, declare neutral ob- servers, and the Austrians hate the Germans almost as much as their foes. The AustrIans declare they have been deceived.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
SPAIN IS NOW HOT
 BED FOR PRoeERMAN
 PRoPAeANolsT STORIES

LONDON. April II - Spain has been fertile ground for all sorts of pro-German propagandist stories, say returning travellers. It Is uni' versally believed that Italy and Rus sla are on the point of collapse, and after they make peace the other powers will have to do SO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
EM8EZZLER HELPING
 TO FIND SHORTAGE
 AND uNTANGLE 8OKKs

SEATTLE. Ap-n II. - Oliver p. Cline. former cashier Of the Pacific Coast Co.,. who was brought back from New Orleans yesterday. is practically at liberty on his own rec ognizance. He Is assisting F. F. De Grandpere. assistant to the president of the Pacific Coast Co.,. to untangle the books.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
UNITED STATES
 WILL SEND SHARP
 NOTE TO BRITISH

WASHINGTON, April Il. - The State Department Is preparing two short notes to Great Britain in fur ther protest against her interfer- ence with American rights at Sea. These notes will undoubtedly be sent within the next TWO or three days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
ALLIED CONFERENCE GREATEST SINCE THE
 TIME OF NAPOLEON

NEW YORK, April 1.-The com ference of the allied representatives in Paris. says the American's spec. ial correspondent, was the greatest since the Great Alliance conferred against Napoleon 100 years ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
WoOLRlDGE DRAWS SIX YEARS; CALLAHAN TO BE
 SENTENCED LATE TODAY

FAIRBANKS. April H. - District Judge Bunnell has sentenced ". F.. wooi-idge. convicted of an attempt to commit rape. to six years. Late this afternoon Dan Callahan. found guilty of a statutory orense. will receive his sentence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
wlLL ERECT New PLANT

NEW YORK. April 1.-The Gener- al Electric Company will begin work on the erection of another plant in Providence. R. l.. Immediately for making electric lamp bases which will employ between 300 and 500 op. eratives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
TO ASK MONEY TO
 MAINTAIN CITIZEN
 SOLDIER TRAINING

WASHINGTON. April 11-Secreta- ry or War Baker stated today that he will ask Congress for money to maintain Citizen soldier summer training camps
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
New cIothlnq for Soldiers.

COLUMBUS. N. M., April 1.-The American troops in Mexico will soon be equipped with new clothing to re- place that torn into shreds by the strain of the campaign A consign- ment of shoes. hats uniforms, and sweaters besides other wearing ap- parel valued at s1OO.OOO was forward ed south today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
FRENCH GOVERNMENT
 DEPOSITS FUNDS TO
 REDEEM ITS YEAR NOTES

NEW YORK. April 1.-The French government has deposited funds with J. p. Morgan & Company for the re- demption oi one-year notes. which matured on April 1st. amounting to $50 100000 to S35.oOO.00O.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. April II. cod Alaska Gold closed today at 2O15. Alaska Ju- neau at 9ss, American Zine at SITS, Butte and Superior at 951s. Chino at 55K. Ray at 2l. and Utah Copper at s2%.
 Copper metal was quoted at 2s1s
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
AMERICAN CRUISER
 IS GUARDING NEUTRALITY

WASHINGTON April II. The United States cruiser Brooklyn is patrolling the Sulu Sea as neutrality guard. It is declared the Germans are assembling U-boats there. and that allied crews have landed and communicated supplies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
DUTCH GOVERNMENT TRYING NEW MOVE TO
 HELP OUT SHIPPING

LONDON. April II. - The Dutch government is endeavoring to arrange with England to send Dutch ships to the United States by the Scotland route instead Of through the Chan rai
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
BANK OF ENGLAND
 CUTS INTEREST ON
 THREE DAY DEPOSITS

LONDON. April H. The Bank of England has cut the interest rate allowed on three days deposits from 4lk to per cent This is part of @ general plan to divert capital into long-term governmental loans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
JUTE WORKERS AT
 DUNDEE HAVE STRUCK

NEW YORK. April 11.-A Dundee cable says that 25,0OO jute workers have struck. The men demand an advance of pay of 15 per cent in wag- es, which. 1t is reported, the em- ployers have decided to refuse
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
BRITISH DENY THAT
 THEY ARE TRYING TO
 STEAL AMERICAN TRADE

LONDON, April 11.-Lord Robert Cecil minister of war trade, denied in the House of Commons that the British mail censorship was being used to steal American trade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
curaoao saIIa TonIaht.

SEATTLE, April 11.-The steamer Curacao sails tonight with over 100 passengers principally for Rose ln- let. Point Ellis and Kathleen canner' ies, and quarry men for Tokeen. None of the passengers are for Ju- neau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-11
CREWS OF THE WARSHIPS
 JOIN REBELS IN CHINA

SHANGHAI. April 1i.-According to advices. the crews ot the five war ships at Canton joined the rebels there April 9 whom the people declar- cd their independence.