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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
HELLO RATES BOOSTED.

SEATTLE, Aug. 24.-The State public service commission today au- thorized an increase in telephone rates of fifty cents per month. This makes the business telephones $500 month and the residence tele- phones S3.50.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
KING OF BAVARIA
 IS REPORTED TO
 BE ON DEATH BED
Monarch Suffers a Stroke of Apoplexy and His Life Ebbs Low Say
 the Doctors.

PARIS. Aug. 24.-King Ludwig. of Bavaria. has suffered a stroke of apoplexy and his condition is most serious. This information was re- ceived by the Petit Parisien and came in dispatch from Rome.
 Late this afternoon official ad- vices were received here that King Ludwig was on his death bed and 1t was only matter of hours. ac. cording to the doctors attending him. before he would pass away.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
VARIOUS CITIES TO
 MAKE BIDS FOR THE
 GOVERNMENT PLANT
Navy Secretary Daniels Will Hear Propositions to Be Submitted to Him
 Next Month.

WASHINGTON, Aug 24.-Propos als from various cities offering sites for the Sll,OOO.OOO government armor plant. recently authorized by Con gress. will be heard by Secretary ol the Navy Daniels September 18th At the same time Daniels will en certain other proposals understood to be submitted from private manufac mrers who will submit the govern ment propositions for the sale ol their establishments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
SALE OF LAND
 ON AT NENANA
 MINERS BUYING

FAIRBANKS. Aug. 24-The auc- ton of land at Nenana is on today
 II. F. St George bought the first lot paying $1.SOO and Ben Simson purchased the second lot offered paying SLIGO. Thirty.nine lots were sold up 10 noon today bringing S5S,- 749. The sale will be in progress for at last three days. Miners from all sections are there making buys.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
FIFTH GERMAN WAR LOAN TO BE ISSUED
 DURING SEPTEMBER
Arrangements Are Made and the New Issue Will Bear Five
 Per Cent.

LONDON. Aug. 24-According to advices received from The Hague this afternoon in a dispatch through the Telegraph Exchange News Blu reau. arrangements have been com pleted for the floating of a firth German war loan. It is stated that this loan will be issued on Septem Der 4th and will bear interest ai five per cent
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
YOUNG GIRLS SOLD
 FOR $1 A POUND

NEW YORK. Aug. 24.-One dol lar pound is the price actually paid in several instances for imma- ture young girls auctioned of here by white slavers to proprietors Of disreputable resorts. declared As- sistant District Attorney Smith, who is prosecuting the campaign against the vice trust
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
TMo REGIMENTS cAPTuREo

PETRoGRA0. Aug. 24.-The war office announces today that two Tur- kish regiments have been captured on the Armenian front. Further re- ports received state that the Turks are furnishing most stubborn resis- tanee along thas front but the col lapse Of their defense is only mat ter of 2 short time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
RoUMANlA eoTHERs ALL

LONDON. Aug. 24. - A dispatch from Perrin indicates that Rou- mania's attitude is still considered by the Central Powers as decidedly un- certain. News from other sources give no clues as to whether her en- try into the war on the side Of the Ententes Is imminent
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
ALLlEs MAINTAIN CAN

PARIS, Aug. 24.-The Allies have maintained their gain on the Mace donian front according to an offic- ial statement issued today. The enc. mics offensive on the struma river are reported to have been checked especially in the vicinity of ostrovo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24

w. A. Mears, for many years manager of the Transportation Bu- reau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. who was recently sue ceeded by s. J. Wettrick, brother of F. J. Wettrick. of this city. died in San Francisco last week. aged 67 years. MT. Mears visited Alaska last year, and spent sometime in Juneau
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
soMMg ACTIVITY sLAcKeNs

LONDON. Aug. e4.-Aetivity on the Somme front early today seems to have slaekened momentarily aI- though artillery duels are still being vigorously employed at various points on the battlefront.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
RussIANs MgET REvERsEs

coNsTANTINoPLE. Aug. 24. - Reports received state that the Rus slams have suffered heavy casualties in e nenia having lost five thou eand men ia the osnot sector alone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
GREEKS EVAcUATINe POSITIONS

LONDON. Aug. 24. - The Greek troops around the ancient city Of Ceres. arc today evaeustins their positions. retiring to the southward. The evacuation is being done, it is stated. under orders from the King and the government at Athens. The
 dispatch says that the retirement was ordered after the Greek posi- tions had been heavily bombarded by the eulsarians for several hours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
WOMEN QUIT WOMAN'S PARTY BECAUSE IT
 ENDORSED HUGHES

SEATTLE. Aug. 24.-Mrs. Frances C. Axten. of Bellingham. a former Republican member of the Washing ton State Legislature, today resigned as chairman of the Congressional Union for the State of Washington, now known as the Woman's Party Mrs. Axtell gave our statement that she resigned her official position with the Woman's Party as a protest against the action of that party in endorsing the candidacy of Charles F. Hughes for President
 Mrs. Axtell says that many women are leaving the Woman's party and the Congressional Union.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. aug. 24. Alaska Gold closed today at 16 1-2. Alaska-Juneau at IFS. American Zine at S4#. Butte and Superior at 6S%. Chino at 58%.
 Ray at 25%.
 Utah Copper at S4. Copper metal was quoted at 26iA.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
sERes MAkE cApruRE

LONDON, Aug. 24.-The Serbians have captured 300 yards of 5ulsar- Ian trenches in the Moriehovo sec tor This sector is 80 miles north west Of Salonid.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24.-The longshoremen returned to york at the various wharves today claiming that the employers had recognized the closed shop and had also made other concessions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
EIGHT HOUR DAY LAW S TO BE ACCEPTED
REPORTED I'M WASHINGTON GERMAN GENERAL
 HAS CALLED FOR WAR ON UNITED STATES

CHICAGO Aug 2The Herald today prints the following from Washington: Gen von Tpiz author of unrestricted submarine warfare upon issued manifesto demanding that war with the United States be declared
 Information this effect has been received by the Department of State has caused consdera be concern"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
BADLY DAMAGED ON RECENT
 TRIP ACROSS OCEAN
Crew Unwilling to Give out Statement of what Happened on
 Return Voyage.
HER ARRIVAL CONFIRMED

LONDON, Aug. 24.-The German submarine freighter Deutschland has arrived at Bremen, the home port, but was damaged during the trip across the Atlantic from Balti- more. The reports today confirm the advices that were sent out from Berlin several days ago that the submarine had returned but did not state at that time that she had been damaged.
 Today a telegram from Amste.- dam confirmed the report that the Deutschland had reached Bremen safely, but slightly damaged.
 This afternoon another dispatch from The Hague says that the in- formation about the submarine be- ing damaged were contained in dis patches from Bremen from men, bers of the Deutschland's crew. The dispatch states further that the crew were unwilling to give any details of the voyage homeward bound.
 The arrival of the Deutschland at Bremen surprised her owners as she was not expected to return for a week yet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
.SLACKERS TO
 BE FORGED TO
 WAR UNIFORMS
A ConScription Measure Is Framed in New Zealand if It
 Is Necessary.

AUCKLAND. N. r., Aug. 24. - New Zealand has passed a military service act on the same lines as that passed by Great Britain. The measure will come into force on Sept. l.
 Its provisions. however, will not be made use of by the military authori- ties until 1t is felt that the yolun- tary system of enlistment has proved a failure.
 At present under the registration system New Zealand is getting suf- flcient volunteers tJ maintain her reinforcement at their required strength.
 When a man profits by his mis- takes. should he keep on making more?
 EMPIRES classifieds pG7.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
TRAPS WE'RE SET OFF CAFES

TRAPS WERE SET OFF CAFES
 BERLIN, Aug. 24.-Thc Deutch. land euded at least eight English warships and a whole fleet of Ameri- can fishing sehooners in the employ of the Allies when she dashed out from the Virginia capes according to an official statement issued to- day by the German government.
 The American schooners had drop ped their nets ostensibly to fish but their real purpose, according to Captain Paul Koenig of the oeutsch. land, was to make soundinss for the Deutschland. Their aim was to signal the Allied warship if the sub- marine had plunged into their nets.
 Captain Kcenig states that he sub- merged only 1to miles during hlo voyage across the Atlantic and the greater part of that distance was in the English Channel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24

TWO IN ONE-The EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns are right up to the minute on the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
TENTATIVE SETTLEMENT.

Washington, Aug. 24.-At noon it was reliably reported that the railroad companies had prepared a statement for a tentative settle ment to be presented to a geheial conference of railroad presidents 10 be held early this afternoon. The proposed terms, which 1t is said arc acceptable to President Wilson, pro. vides that the railroads immediate. ly will accept the principle of the eight-hour day and put this in op- eration at once if the President will assure the railroad heads that by January 1st, a statutory federal com- mission, either the interstate con- merce commission or an independ- ent commission, will take charge of the collateral issues of the present dispute and that it shall be made permanent for consideration of fu- ture controversies over wage condi- tions and the labor on railroads.
 The railroad presidents also want the President to assure them that the federal government will look with favor upon the application for increased freight rates to meet the expenditures made necessary by the operation of the eight-hOur law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24
ARMY BILL HAS
 PASSED SENATE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.- The Army bill has passed she Senate. This contains the revision of the war article of Representative Hay which ex- empted retired army officers from court martial which made the President veto the original bill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24

E. A. Sims, the well known can neryman of Port Townsend and also the head of the Hoonah Packing Company, returned to Juneau yes terday afternoon and is at the AL askan. Mir. Sims has been making a full investigation of the fisheries resources Of Alaska. having just re- turned from trip to the west ward for that purpose. He is at the Alaskan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-24

EMPIRES claaslfleds pG7.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06

ARE DIVIDED
National Association Will
Not Fight Wilson, Ac-
cording To Leaders.

Atlantic City. y J.. sept s.-The Ma
tional Woman Suffrage association.
which opened its 48th annual conven-
ton here today. viii not. according to
Influential Ieaers. endorse or criticise
any candidate now in the field for the
office of president of the United states
because of views he holds on the ques-
ton of equal rights for women.
1t was expected by these same lead
ers. who include Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait. president, and Miss Anna Howard
Shaw. former president that the or
2anization will vote down all amend
ments committing the association to
work exclusively for the suffrage
amendment to the federal constitution.
or to work for equal suffrage through
the states alone The association will
decide to continue its fight for votes
for women by working for both the
federal amendment and state amend
ments. il was declared
Mrs. Frank NJ Roessiug. of Pittsburg.
vice president and chairman of the con-
81 essional committee. warned the dele
safes not to let the cause of equal
rights suffer from Overconfidence be
cause Charles z. Hughes had endorsed
the amendment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
ZEPPEL|NS WILL
BRING j. 6. MAIL
To Make Voyage From Ber-
lin To New York in 72
Hours, It is Asserted.

Chicago Ill. Sept. Germany has
found a way to circumvent the British
censorship of mails. according to
Morris Eppstein. a member of the Ger
American alliance who returned
Tuesday from Germany. He said Ger
many has constructed two double
zeppelins. unarmed and each with a
carrying capacity of so tons. for the
purpose of carrying mails between
Germany and the United States.
Epstein said the zeppelins had been
christened "Amerika' and "Deutsch
land" They can make the aerial voy
age between Berlin and New York in
- hours. he said
They are so constructed, said
Epstein. that they can rise higher
than any airplsne and thus escape
hostile aviatOrs. They also can descend
to the water and travel there under
their own power"
Epstein said the postage charges for
this service have already been ar
ranged and would be the regular in
ternational postage. plus one mark. or
% cents for each letter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
BOY CRUSHED To
DEATH BY WAGON
Four Year Old Son of S. R.
PARROT Falls Under Sand
Wagon at Ysleta.

A little life was crushed out Tuesday
afternoon at > o'clock in Nsleta when
Robert Parrott. the four year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. 5. r. Parrott. fell under
the wheels of a wagon filled with sand.
The heavy sand wagon passed over the
little bows chest and death resulted from
the injuries he received.
The wagon was driven by Jesus Lulan.
who Is employed by George Buchanan
at Ysleta as teamster- \ number OF
the Ysleta children were PLAYING IN the
road when the wagon appeared and a
number climbed onto it to steal ride
Luian stated that he warned them sew
eral time and he was not held to be
responsible for the fatal accident and
was not arrested.
The victim of the accident was the
ONLY child of Mr.. and Mrs. Parrott- Mr.
Parrott Is carpenter who works IN
F Paso but lives in Nsleta-
The funeral was held Wednesday after
noon from the chapel of the Peak I'm
dertaking company and the burial was
in the Odd Fellows plot at COncordia,
the father being a member of the Fl
Paso lodge
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
CASH REGISTER
ROBBED Of 50
Two Thefts of Clothing;
Delivery Wagon is
Also Robbed.

Eight dollars in small change disap-
peared from the register of the Levy
Grocery company in the 200 block OF
East Overland street Tuesday afternoon.
4 Mexican who entered the store osten-
SHY for the purpose OF making a pur
chase Is suspected.
Wearing Apparel Stolen.
T. Weinstein. of the Palacio de Hero
reported to the police Wednesday morn
ing that number of articles of wearing
apparel had been taken from his home
in the 600 block of South FL Paso street
Tuesday night Among the things taken
were four black dresses. a shawl and
numerous shoes.
Clothing Stolen.
Burglars entered the room of Y. l.
Crismore. at go North Fl Paso street.
Tuesday night and stole a dark blue
check suit and a hat.
Cigars and Gum Stolen.
4 box Of cigars and carton OF chew
inc gum were stolen from wagon OF
the Dobson company, while it was stand
ing at Overland and Santa Fe streets
Tuesday afternoon. Small Mexican bows
are believed to be responsible.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
Mexican Bandit Rides
Out Montana In Auto,
Is Actor In a Movie

An automobile whisked out Montana
street Wednesday morning with a Mex
lean bandit armed with a rifle and
with bands of cartridges across his
shoulders and around his waist
He wore big. high hat, tight
fitting suit and apparently had two
Americans prisoners in the rear seat
Of the touring car.
The automobile and its bandit pas
senger attracted much attention from
Alta Vistans coming downtown \
raid scare was about to start when II
was learned that the Mexican was a
movie bandit and his prisoners were
the directors in the Mexican film which
the Fox Film corporation is making
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
MAKING CLINT SCHOOLHOUSE
READY FOR OPENING SEPT. II

Clint, Tex. Sept 6.-Interior repairs
are being made at the Clint school
house preparatory to the opening of
school Monday. Sept. II. Mrs H B
Elliott and Miss Helen Hargrove will
have charge of the American section
and Miss Field will have charge Of the
Mexican.
The camp site of the United States
troops stationed here was moved from
the southern part OF town TO the west
ern. where a more open spot has been
secured and where the - men under
Lieut.. Cornell will have more room
and less mud when It rains.
The Clint Embroidery club met for
the first the this season at the home
of Mrs. r. G. Murphy. who had as
guests Mrs. A b Dawson and Miss
Field. of Wills Point Tex: Miss Bessie
Brown. of Dallas: Mrs Howard Coffin
and Mrs. Ralph Loomis of Clint.
Mrs. s. B. Biddle entertained at
luncheon at the Biddle home northwest
OF Clint in honor OF Miss Bessie Brown.
OF Dallas, who is visiting at the home
of her brother Edgar D. Brown. Mrs
Ralph Loomis will entertain at
luncheon at the Loomis ranch, near
Fahens. in honor of Miss Brown.
Word was received here of the death
of Mrs J. r. Humble. Of Strong City.
okla Mr.. and Mrs Humble formerly
lived AT Clint They left here last May
for Oklahoma. where Mr. Humble had
position with the Wichita Falls rail
road company
Mrs. Brooks. mother of Mrs. L z.
Anderson. is here for short visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson
Mrs VIM. R Henderson and son.
Franklin who have been visiting rela-
uves at Independence. No. for several
months have returned to Clint
Mrs Hood. who has been in a very
( critical condition in an FL Paso hos
pital IS reported to be better.
J. f White and family left for an
/, overland trip to California. where they
expect to remain several weeks
oscar H. Cheek has taken A position
in FL PasO and turned the automobile
route over to his brother Lawrence.
who is carrying The II raid over the
north loop road to farmers of the val
ley as far down as Fabens
Harvey Elan. Of the Elan ranch. has
purchased A new automobile of an Ell
Paso dealer.
Or. Charles P. Steinmetz now head Of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
BELIEVED DEAD,
WOMAN REEVES
Husband Buys Coffin, Re
turns and Finds Wife
Alive and Recovering.

CanutiIlo. Texas. Sept 6.-Mrs. Ser
viano Mendez. who had been i'll and
was believed by her husband and
neighbors to have died, suddenly re-
vived when women friends were pre-
pairing her body for burial. and is in
fair way to recover her health She
had remained in a comatose condition
for more than l. hours. Mr.. Mendez
had gone to Il Paso and purchased
coffin mad arrangements were being
made for the funeral
Willie Hill Dies of Injuries.
Willie Hill. who lived at Whites
spur. who was struck by a northbound
passenger train on the Santa Fe sun
dav morning. died in a hospital IN IL
Paso. He was given emergency treat
ment in CanutillO by Dr. H W Lin
hart.
Henry'S ASsaiIant Jailed
Near the Canutillo bridge A man
named John Henry was severely cut IN
the right side by a knife in the hands
of a Mexican. The matter was kept
verv quiet. pending Investigation. and
the assailant was landed in jail BY
deputy sheriff Henderson
Deputy sheriff Henderson Resigns
c T Henderson, who has for some
time been deputy sheriff Of FL Paso
county. located at Canutillo. has re-
signed and has gone to Arizona lie
will be in charge of a mine at Ray
While at Canutillo. Mr.. Henderson
made friends by his courteous treat
ment of the public and strict attention
to business.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
The War Alta Glance
w HILE the Germans were
w making attack after at

Nv making attack after at
tack south of the Somme
Tuesday night, seeking to recover
ground won by the French in their
latest advance. the British struck
blow north of the river.
An official announcement from
London SAYS all of LeuZe wood,
part of, which was captured Tues
day, is now in possession of the
British Fighting continues be-
tween Leuze wood and Combles.
The attacks south OF the SOmme
were delivered between Denicourt
and Berry Although German in
fantry charged repeatedly. its ef-
forts. the Paris war office an
nounced. were broken by the
French fire.
In the Nerdun sector, the Ger
mans prepared an attack against
Fleury. but the Paris communica-
ton says French quick firers pre-
vented them from debouchinS.
Russians Continue Attack.
Russia pressure is being main
tanned on the Austro-German lines
in Nolhynia and eastern Galicla
and violent fighting continues
Petrograd announces $500 more
prisoners have been taken along the
lower Gorodenka river southeast
of Lemberg.
Invasion of Rumanla In Doubt.
Accounts of the invasion Of
Dobrudja, the eastern portion OF
Rumania, by Bulgarians and Ger
mans are at variance. An official
Rumanian statement reports the
invaders have been checked and
that the entire Dobrudja frontier
is in possession of the Rumanians.
Eecent German and Bulgarian
statements have reported the cap
ture of several Rumanian towns
and the infliction of considerable
losses on the Rumanian forces.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
HAS GOVERNMENT PROPERTY,
CHARGE AGAINST J. T. TULI

On a charge OF receiving and trad
ing for government property James T
Tull was arrested Wednesday morn
ing by the provost guard. The arrest
was ordered b. Lieut. J. l. Parkinson.
assistant provost marshal. after il is
said TO have been discovered that Tull
had q As government automatic pistol
in his possession. He claimed that he
traded a 80 caliber pistol to a soldier
for the government model automatic.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
JUDGE POOL RETURNS FROM
GOOD ROADS SPEAKING TRIP

Judge Adrian Pool has returned from
a trip through west Texas in the in
terest of the proposed southern high
way from Fort Worth to II PasO. He
spoke at Abilene. Saltwater. Big
Springs and other cities in western
Texas
Judge Pool announced. upon his re-
turn, that a meeting would be held in
Midland on September 20.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
AUSTRIAN CENTER PRESSED
BACK, GERMANY ADEITS

Berlin. Germany. Sept. 6.-Russian
forces says the official statement is
sued today at the German army head
quarters. have pressed back the center
of archduke Charles's front between the
Zlota Lipa and the Dniester river in
GaliCia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
JEWISH SERVICES WILL BE
HELD IN CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Services for the congregation of Tenn
pie Mt Sinai will be resumed Friday
evening at o'clock. Through the cour-
tesy of the pastor and officers of the
First Christian church. corner Of
Franklin and North Oregon streets.
these services will be temporarily con-
Quoted in this church building. The
subject OF the address by rabbi Martin
Zielonka Friday evening will be Eel
lowship and Citizenship
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-06
We Furnish the Weapons
For the Fight Against the High
Cost of Living

By buying in immense carload quantities insur-
ing thereby rapid disposal of goods-by having the
bookkeeping and general management for five establish
ments under headwe are able sell the same goods
that sold by other establishments an astonishing
ducton in price If you have not tried dealing with u.s.
believe you will be greatly gratfied by the quality of
goods economy of prices and excellence of service always
to be found at the Standard Cash Stores