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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
TsLEeRAeHic BITS OF
 NEWS IN TABLOID FORM

YoUNGsToN. oHIo-The striking steel workers accepted terms of 10 percent increase and returned to work.
 BUTTE-A twenty-five percent ad- vance in pay has been granted to the 25.OOO mine and shelter employees here and at Anaconda and Great Falls.
 SAN FRANcIsco-Thc Pullman car porters have been informed that they will shortly be given an increase in wages.
 sEATTLE-T. Takana, Japanese proprietor of drug store. arrested on charge of selling wood alcohol, caus- ing the death of several mon, has been released on bail, but a complaint of mansIaughter will be lodged against him
 LONDON-The labor newspaper Forward. published at Glasgow, has had It's publication stopped by Mir. Lloyd George for unwholesome re- marks.
 TOKIO-Four young political agita- tors have been arrested for the recent attempt on the life of Count okuma. the Japanese premier
 sEATTLT--A permit has been talk. en out for new nine story building to be erected for the Arctic Club at Third Avenue and Cherry street
 SAN FRANcIsco-A $125.OOO ice skating rink Is being erected to be ready for use in four months.
 SEWARD - Steamer Dora arrives from the Westward after one of the stormiest trips recorded.
 WASHINGTON - Tueton diplomats and representatives of neutral nations were guests of President and Mrs. Wilson last night at dinner.
 SEWARD-Captain cramer and the crew of the Traveller are at seldovia- It was believed they had been mar ooned on Fire Island.
 AKRoN-Freddie Welsh and John lGrmths fight twelve round draw.
 PoRTLAND-The officers of the Oregon state Federation of Labor are opposed to the military plan of pre- parcdness.
 FRANKFURT. Ky-A bill has been drafted in the upper house providing Cor state wide prohibition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
eeRmAN.AIe RAID EXPECTED

NEW YORK. Jan. 26.-Cable advic- es say that the London Daily Mail gives prominence Co an article signed by Squadron Commander Billing. who saps he resigned his commission in the naval air service for the purpose of advocating a more efficient de- fense Of London again impending air rads. The writer asserts that the Germans are actively preparing for a raid on a most extensive death-deal- Ing scale. compared with which all previous raids were but mere child's play
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
PEOPLE ARE HUNGRY

AMSTERDAM. Jan. 2s.-The Der. liner Zeitung says; Tt is difficult to imagine that things could grow worse just now without some crown ing disaster The masses of the peo- pie are hungry all day long, many ar ticles of food having reached price wholly beyond the reach of families of the working class. Hunger ren- ders people sullen and deprives them of all joy in victories, though all the bells are ringing anl flags are con stanty waving"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
SHORTAGE OF SERVANTS

NEW YORK, Jan. 2s.---A shortage of 5O.O0O servants in the United States may lead to the formation of an asso- ciation of employment agents with the object of sending agents abroad to spread information and stimulate emigration. The shortage. caused by the war. Is expected to continue af- terward because of the foreign emi- grafton restrictions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
BELIEVES GERMANY WILL YIEL0

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 2s.-A spec ial from Washington says that Amer ican naval officers believe that Ger many will yield fully to the American demands on submarine warfare so that the United States as champion of international law and advocate of freedom Of the seas may compel Eng land to abolish or moderate its block. ade Of Germany which Is stranglIng that country. factory nation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
PARTISAN POLITICS
 PLAYING PART WITH
 INTERVENTION PLAN

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-It was an. nounced at the White House this morning that the President and other administration leaders believe that there is a deliberate plot on foot to agitate intervention in Mexico. It is freely stated that absolutely parti- san politics are back of the plan The arguments. 1t is stated. have only been advanced by a small handful of Republicans who are not classed in tho first ranks of politics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
AMERlcAN sEcURIrIes eoINe

NEW YORK. Jan. 26.-American se- curltIes are being handed over to the British government, in accordance with the securities mobilization plan. in such numbers that the Bank of England has found 1t necessary to extend the hours for their receipt
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
SENATOR STONE SAYS UNITED STATES WILL
 BE SAFE FROM ALL WAR

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.- Senator Stone asserted in a short speech to- day that when the war in Europe is brought to a conclusion. the United States would be safer from Europe an Invasion than at any time Tn the past fifty years. However. Senator Stone. much to the astonishment Of his colleagues. announced that even at that he was an advocate for pre- .paredness in a mild way.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
GERMAN NATIONS CUT

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2e.-A Berlin official dispatch states that Germany has cut the grain ration from 225 to 200 grams per capita daily. in order to accumulate. if possible, 8 reserve of food to meet any eventualities, from poor harvest newt year
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
NEW KING OF SERBIA

BOSTON. Jan. 26.-A Rome special says that an illegitimate son of the late King Milan Of Serbia has been proclaimed king of Serbia by the Aus trian and German authorities. He has been living at Vienna and went recent lv to Belgrade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
JUDGE THOMAS BURKE
 IS AT DEATHS DOOR

SEATTLE. Jan. 26.-Judge Thom. as Burke, president of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. is believed to be at deaths door. A surgical oper- atlon of serious nature was per formed late yesterday and the an- was made this afternoon that the Judges condition !s grave
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
BIC DRUG MERGER.

NEW YORK. Jan. 26.- President Liggctt of the United Drug Company says that the chain drug store war between the United Drug and the RI ker-James companies has cost more thar SS.OOO.OOO. A merger of the two companies. he said, would be complet- ed by the first Of February
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
WAITING FOR CAR; DIES.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Jan. 26.- Captain E. NJ. Drewery. prominent in state military circles, fell dehd of heart disease here this afternoon as he was waiting for a street car
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
pLeoeEo ro HUGHES

NEW YORK. Jan. 26.-The state delegation will go to the Republican national convention at Chicago June z pledged to support Justice Charles D. Hughes as It's candidate for the Presidential nomination.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2s.-Alaska Gold closed today at 24. Butte and Super for at 77. Chino at 53H. Ray at 24% and Utah Copper at 79.
 Copper metal closed at 24.
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FRANz LEBAR IS FREEp

VIENNA. Jan. 2s.-Freedom from military service for the duration Of the war has been granted to Franz Lehar. the composer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
WILD FOLLY TO START TROUBLE IN
 OLD MEXICO


 '. AUSTIN, Texas. Jan. 26.- . Let those men in Congress who . are now condemning President . Wilson and demanding that we s interfere in Mexico realize he } fact that the United Stas.A is s wholly unprepared for war s with Mexico" said Governor s Ferguson In a statement today. F 'Tn the present state of our F army and navy 1t will be the F widest folly to attempt the F paclfication of Mexico by force . and yet, until conditions are improved. we must sit silently r by and sec our citizens mur- dered by savages.
 F We need not seriously con- s cern ourselves about a demand s for reparation until we are in < a position to compel our de- s mands to be respected"
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IS OFF ON TOUR
 OF COUNTRY '

Wilson Begins Campaign for National Defense which Will Last Two weeks-wn Treat the Question with the Greatest Frankness-cabnet Wholly in Spirit with the Chief Execu tive-Bryan May Follow Wilson According to Announce ment
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26

LONDON. Jan. 26. - The morning newspapers emphasize the fact that renewal of heavy fighting has be- gun on the western front The stu. atlon is reported to be most serious. The Germans are desperately trying to break through the French lines close to Flanders. The German activ- fly is expected to reach it's height on Thursday, when Emperor William will celebrate his birthday. It has been reported from the army headquarters on the western front that the Ger. man soldiers and the officers have sent to the Kaiser their congratula. tions and asked him to watch the de- velopments on their front. The off, cers have stated that if 1t is possible for human power. the greatest birth. day present any Monarch could de- sire. will be delivered to him.
 This fact has caused the admiralty to announce that terrific struggles arc now taking place between the Teutonic allies and the Entente al. lies. If the worse happens. the Ad. believes that the English people should have some inkling of turn in the tide of war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26

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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
HAVE HAD ALL
 THEY WANT IN
 GAME OF WAR

Startling Announcement Received in Paris that Heir Appar ent to Throne of Turkey with Support of High Turkish Officials Is Asking for settIement-Great Struggle Has Starred on Western Front = Germans Are Trying To Pierce Lines-Kaisers Bir thday Is the Incentive
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26

Washington, Jan. 26.-Presi- dent Wilson. today stated that he favJrs tn creation of an in- dependent bon-partisan tariff commission with broad powers which will enable the committee to investigate thoroughly the tariff and duties; relations be- tween industries at home and abroad and in fact the entire tariff and commercial machinery of the worldS
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
-s 4 D # s + % q % s 2 2 z Q
 WEATHER REPORT.

F For the past 24 hours. ending s'
 f 3:00p. 10. today: < z. Maximum-1S above s. 2 AIinimum-7 above 2. E Clear. 4 s At three o'clock this after < Q noon the reading was 1S above z + E .s F F s E. $ E 2 2 2 2 6 s 2 z
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
 TO I TALk
 DEFENSE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s. - Major General George W. Goethals. Cover nor of the Panama Canal Zone. is expected to leave Panama tomorrow, coming here for the purpose of ap- bearing before Congressional commit tees 10 discuss the Panama canal troops. fortiicatlors and appropria- lions
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26

PANAMA. Jan. 26.-It Is expected that Col. Goehtals will leave tomorrow for Washington. D. c. He is today preparing to issue 8 statement rela- tive to the condition Of the Panama canal. with special reference to the reopenirg of the waterway to light draft vessels.
 Major General Goethals today said he had named a special board. com posed Of Lieutenant Colonel Jay J. Morrow. W. H. Comber. head Of dredg- ing operations of the canal. and Com mander Hutch I. Cone. to study condl tlons at the Gaillard Cut. where the canal Is blocked by a landslide. Upon the report Of th.s board Major Gener- al Goethals said he will base his con- templated statement.
 It Is understood that Qualifications, for which appropriations are likely Go be made. will include forts on the Tabcge and Atoke Islands. and also at Minedeld and on the Pearl Islands. The construction of a modern to-tlh- cation on the site of the ancient town of San Lorenzo at the mouth of the Chagres also Is understood to be un- der consideration.
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Washington, Jan. 26. - Ad- miral McCowan, paymaster general of the navy, told the House naval committee today that the opening of the coal fields of Alaska, which would follow the completion of the government railroad, would again make coal, instead of fuel oil, the logical fuel for the fleet maintained dn the Pacific Coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 26.-El- even men and women were kill ed this morning, and two hun dred were injured in an explo- sion at the munitions factory at Ofenbach Hesse. Part of the city was wrecked by the explo- sion and it is believed that many dead will be found beneath the ruins.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26
TO
 DESTROY
 PORTLAND

Portland, Me-, Jan. 26. - Enough dynamite sticks to de- stroy the entire city were found by the police this afternoon. The dynamite was found clev- erly hidden in a hole under the deserted dry dock. It is believ- ed that the explosive was intend ed to destroy the plants of the Marine, Hardware and Equip ment Company, of this city. The company has received many rush orders for shell from the allies during the past six months.
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the French and British lIneo else
 where.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26

BERLIN, Jan. 2s.-The announce ment that Turkey is to sue for sepa- rate peace received no confirmation from any of the military authorities
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26

FRANKFURT. Ky.-A bill has been drafted in the upper house providing Cor state wide prohibition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26

SAN FRANcIsco-A s125.OOO ice skating rink is being erected to be ready for use in four months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26

YoUNGsToN. oHIo-The striking steel workers accepted terms of 10 percent increase and returned 10 work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-26

PoRTLAND-The officers of the Oregon state Federation of Labor are opposed to the military plan of pre- parcdness.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10

dividual addresses by notable men are
the series of one week each on cur
rent political, social, economic and re-
ligious problems. Topics for such dis
cussion are the defense of the nation.
the Americanization of our foreign in
habitants, the church in its task of re-
making a war cursed world, the eleya-
ton of American business to a pro-
fession. with professional breadth of
training and professional loftiness of
ethics; the messages of art and an
tiquity TO modern practical life and
taxation in the light of wisdom and
Justice. Each Of the eight weeks from
June % to Aug. 81 is devoted to some
one major interest, that of Aug. 1-12
being music, with the well known Rus
sian Symphony Orchestra engaged to
supplement the regular musical re-
sources of the institution. The names
of many educators and public men of
the first rank appear in announcements
just issued. Eight preachers of ma
tional reputation will give the eight
Sunday morning sermons, and there
are many other religious exercises.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10

wolves also the double tracking OF the
trolley line, the laying of needed
switches and the construction of a new
and complete station. The plans or
the station building are by Freeburg &
Fidler, architects, of jamestown, n. Y.
There will be a double track in front
and a switch to the rear for freight, bag
gage and express. The building will be
SO by 225, built of red brick. stone and
concrete. The design will harmonic
with the present permanent Institution
buildings, with red tile roof and wide,
projecting eaves. The outside passen-
ger platform will be % by 10, so ar
ranged that outgoing and incoming traf-
fic may be separated. On the inside will
be the Institution ticket Office with in
coming and outgoing passes, the eX-
change office, news and candy stands
and the rest room for ladies. Toilet
rooms, inside and outside. will be
provided for both sexes. Adjoining
the traction ticket office will be the
baggage department with checking
and transfer offices, the freight de.
partment and the express department
all to have ample platform space fol
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10

The C~hautauqua Summer Schools
offer something over 200 courses In
their catalog, just issued, and list owe
a hundred instructors, many Of them
prominently connected with great uni
yersities during the college months.
With its altitude of 1,400 feet, its
twenty mile lake and the climate for
which the region Is famous, there has
always been at Chautauqua the great
est variety of outdoor sports and recre-
atoms. The list now includes golf, mo-
toring, tennis, rogue, bowling, gym
nastics. track athletics, sailing, row.
ing and fishing. Somewhat amusing
to note, the prospectus for the year,
just issued, indicates the pitching of
horseshoes as one of the pastimes that
arouse most enthusiasm among sub
stantial business men and dignifed
members of the professions. 1t is only
a step back to boyhood after all. I'm
der almost ideal conditions for health.
convenience and enjoyment, at a place
like Chautauqua every member of the
family finds a satisfying home for the
summer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10

.~ading and unloading. Work has al
ready been begun so as to assure COM
pletion before the season opens. The
cost of the structure will be some $780,
coo and incidental improvements by
the Traction Company perhaps $4,000
additional.
The Institution has expended for land
and buildings and for the improve
ments made over $4,000. The special
piece of brick highway has cost the
state and county $1,000, while the
Traction Company expenditures, as just
indicated, will aggregate at least $40.-
900.
For a quarter of a century the water
gate was the principal and almost the
only entrance te Chautauqua, and 1t
will be remembered for its natural pic
uresque beauty by every II who has
visited the assembly during the past
forty-two years. More recently, since
the development of the electric railway
and since the automobile has become
so important a factor, the roadgate has
received the larger share of visitors.
yet it has had nothing to suggest the
real character of Chautauqua. 1t has
been like the railroad approach to
many a town, a back door entrance,
crowded and comfortless, without char
acter or convenience.
The change in the highway and troll
ley line has made available to the In
~stitution a tract about 1000 feet long,
varying in width from 10 to 300 feet,
or nearly thirteen acres, and brings the
total area within the enclosure up to
about 200 acres. The new section is laid
out into lightweight lots and into park
ing. The lots thus made available for
lease are somewhat larger than the
older Chautauqua lots. Two of the
new streets formed are named Harper
and Massey avenues, to commemorate
services to Chautauqua by DR.. William
r. Harper of the University of Chica-
go and the Massey family of Toronto.
In this extension about two acres have
been added to the present playground
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10

cent of Chautauqua Assembly, is an
impressive enhancement of the natural
charm of "the point" The new pier
building, which will cost about $4,000,
will be another added ornament.
The new pier building will be a two
story structure of 40 by 100 feet, with
concrete columns and red tile roofing.
The first floor will contain the I%nstitu-
ton ticket office, steamboat ticket of
fee, waiting rooms, check room, bag
gage room and refreshment booth. The
second floor will be entirely devoted to
a covered promenade. A most attrac-
tive building is promised by Green &
Wicks of Buffalo, the Institution archi
tects.
For the past two years there has been
a marked improvement in this entire
section of ChautauQua, in ground, park
and cottage betterments, to which the
new boat landing and water entrance
will give final emphasis.
Summer Schools Growing.
The growth of summer schools
throughout the country is being large
~ shared DN the pioneer Summe
schools at Chautauqua. n. Y. This
years addition to the Chautauqua Sum-
mer Schools on College Hill will be
in the form of two sixty foot ends add
ed to the sides of the rectangle already
well defined. When completed all the
classes, comprising 5000 students, will
be provided for In this building. with
the open end of the quadrangle toward
the lake and the old chestnut tree"
a venerable Chautauqua landmark in
the center.
1t is to be hoped that friends of
popular education will come forward
to make possible in the immediate flu.
ture the completion of this unique
group of buildings which will serve as
classrooms, laboratories and dormi.
tories.
The Chautauqua Summer Schools
themselves are unique in having al
ways beer self supporting. They are
the oldest summer schools In the coun.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10

lake and along the north boundary of
the Chautauqua Institution enclosure.
From this particular point there Is an
unexcelled view from Mayville on the
north to Long Point on the south, and
it is undoubtedly one of the most de
sirable residence sites of the entire
lake region.
The house is to be three stories high.
Of brick. stone and steel construction,
red tile roof, absolutely fireproof. 1t is
set in a grove of elms, which surround
it ON all sides but one, that facing the
lake.
Directly to the south of the residence
gardens are planned. terminating In a
wild growth of shrubbery, threaded
with trails leading to the docks and
boathouse. to an artificial waterfall,
a lily pond, tennis courts and vegetable
gardens.
A cottage for the g~atekeeper and ten
ants is now under construction. and
other buildings will adjoin this cot
tage.
The landscape work has been done
under the direction of Mr.. II. L. Avery
of Cleveland. Eighty-four full grown
trees, mostly elms, have been trans
planted by Mr.. Herbert L. Hyatt OF
Cleveland, forester, who has trans.
formed an uninteresting, bare hillside
into a we'll wooded slope. A great
quantity of small planting is also be.
ing done.
The Packard residence when com
pleted will probably represent an ex.
penditure close to $4,000.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10

year round office buildings of fire
proof or slow burning construction. are
among the things hat one by n have
supplanted the earlier makeshifts. Over
a quarter of a million dollars is lust
now being expended to present The as
sembly to 1916 visitors in its new
character as a permanent institution.
definitely come to stay.
The Chautauqua assembly at Chau-
tauqua, N. Y, Will this summer offer
to the visitors view two important
and striking improvements in two APP
proaches-the water gate or pier, Where
will enter the visitor coming by stham-
boat from other points on Lake Qhau-
tauqua, and the land gate, where will
enter the visitor coming by trolley
from any direction or by motorcar bver
the excellent highway winch conllects
with the great east and west thorough
fare ut Westfield, n. Y.
C~hautauqua's New Land Gate.
The general highway i~mprovement is
the most extensive enterprise now I'M
der way at Chautauqua, n. Y. This
has been secured by generous co-opera-
ton with Chautauqua Institution on
the part of the State of New York. the
county Of Chautauqua and the Chau-
tauqua Traction Company operating
the electric railroad from Jamestd wn
to Westfield. 1t comprises a mod ern
passenger station, double tracking of
the trolley line. a new brick paved
highway and important changes in the
boundaries of the Assembly enclosure.
Plans were made in 1913 by the State
for the improvement of the highway.
A magnificent new state road is now
open through Mayville to Westfeld.
connecting with the great roadway
east and west, known to all autoIno-
bilists. The line of the highway at
Chautauqua was changed and straight.
ened and paved with brick. This
change has made possible the addition
OF a considerable acreage to the lot and
park space Of the Institution. 1t In