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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-27
GRAND JURY IS INVESTIGATING
 BOOTLEGGERS Federal Probers Start to Get to Bottom
 of BiIIingsIeys'
 Transactions. INTERESTED Many Shipments Routed from San Francisco to
 North in Liquor
 Dealers Names.
INTERESTED

SEATTLE, Dec. 27.-The Federal Grand Jury today began probe to ascertain whether the Billingsley brothers, Fred, Ora and Logan. who have been recently arrested on charg- es of Illegal trafficking in liquor, really had or have any Alaskan con- nections in their bootlegging opera tions.
 Numerous consignments of liquor, whiskey especially originating in San Francisco. were billed through to H. quor firms in Ketchikan, Wrangell and Juneau, in the name of the Billingsleys.
 The government officials have seized one telegram sent by Logan Bniingsley- to the Jessie Moore.Hunt Company of San Francisco for whis- key, which reads in part:
 Commence shipping at once
 two barrels bulk every day to
 J. B. Caro & Company. Ju-
 neau, Alaska. Do not desig-
 nate care any transfer company
 in Seattle"
 Subpoenas to appear before the United States grand jury were issued this morning for prominent officials of Seattle, railroad, steamship and telegraph companies in connection with the federal indictments against the Blllingsleys. The companies di- rected to bring before the grand jury all correspondence of any na- ture involving shipments of liquor into Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-27

EMPIRE aas haye thousands q
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-27

ToKYo-The Sankaku Maru with 400 aboard is ashore off Chefoo, China.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01
international News Service.

PITTSBURG. Nov. 5O.-Keen com petition between spectators and H- censcd hucksters last evening result ed in a riot of considerable propor- tions in which bloQd was spilled. heads cracked. and thousands of plucked turkeys strewn about Ire street. It required four motor patrol busscs of policemen to quen the riot.
 Both hucksters and Independent speculators had purchased their usual number of turkeys for the holiday sale. but their stocks were slow in moving because of the food boycott against high prices. Last night ttey began to cut prices penny by penny and hard feelings were engendered which were not lessened by the knowledge that all of them were los ing money on their holiday trade
 When the fighting began the price had been reduced from 28 cents a pound to 13 cents. The police re- stored order but could not settle the ownership of the birds which lay nh about the battle ground so the tnr. keys were gathered up and their
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01
 O. [. s. BALL ENJOYABLE IN EVERY WAY

The annual Thanksgiving ball last night under the auspices of the Order # the Eastern Star was a thorough ly enjoyable and well nigh perfect social event.
 There was a large attendance of
 adies and gentlemen all bent on a sleasant dancing party and no one was disappointed. A number of new faces were in the throng and the floor committee consisting of Messrs kiesele. McMullin. Morris. Pearson. and Carleton saw to it that introduc- ions were made and that they had q good time.
 Dancing began shortly befoe ten o'clock and lasted until about l'20 thls morning. The Nome orchestra. consisting of Mrs. Burgh. Miss John- son, Dr. Bayne, Mr. Burgh and Mir. Lescher furnished excellent music us is their wont and many encoras were called for. One of the beautiful pictures left In the memory was caused by turning down the lights just as a dance commenced and the appearance at the end of the hall of q star illuminated in colors. By .his dim light the whirlng dancers took on the aspect of 5prites disporting i1 the moonlight. So pretty was the of- feet thus obtained that several num- bers were danced with only this it. lumination or the light of a single star overhead. The star is the em- blem of the order
 Light refreshments were served as vas befitting since feasting had been the common lot of all during the day.
 All of the ladies were charming In evening or party dresses and some new creations were worn which no masculine pen would dare undertake to describe unless he wished to get into serious trouble. There were many new crowns, however. and they ftiped to grace the occasion.
 The committees to whose efforts may be ascribed the credit for sucs cess of the ball in al it's details were: Executive, Mesdames Carleton, Ad- ans and Sheldon and Messrs. Kiescle ard Aver. Hall and music, Mesdames Printing, Mesdames R. W. J. Reed and E. w. Smith. Refreshments. Mes derson. Finance, Mesdames Carleton, Adams, Mayer and Messrs. Simson and Carman.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01
NOTICE.

Pursuant to al order of court en- tered on the 29th day of November, 1916, notice is hereby given that a General Term of the District Court. Second Division, Territory of Alaska will be held in the Court House. In Nome, in said Division and TsrrlA tory of Alaska. commencing As the hour of Il o'clock a. m. on SaturdAy. January Is, 1917. and to oohtinus hereafter according to further otdets of the Court.
 Given under my hand and with the Courts seal affixed this 29th day of November, 1916.
 Seal G. A. ADAMS. Clerk, Distric. Court. Second Divis- sion, Territory of Alaska.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

The dog race to the Nome river bridge yesterday afternoon was won ny w. H. Webb, time 27:0O 2-3. r. Vircent was second. 2S:22 and P. Njegstead third 29:05 Is. The .rail was not good owing to the recent heavy snow fall and the holes in he road made by horses hoofs. There were only five starters as Seppala did not run as was expected. In spite of the cold weather considerable in- terest was manifested in the event and some money changed hands as the result of differences of opinion as to who would win.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

Reports from Dexter hill today are 10 the effect that workable hurri- cane blew there last night and con- ,inued until this morning at eight o'clock. Trails that had been broken out were completely obliterated. This gale on Dexter is relNarkable in that there was very little wind in town in the course of the night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

Press dispatches by way of the naval radio at Sitka continue to come in abou: twenty four hours later than f they were handled along the whole route by the signal corps of the armv It is a surprise when a dispatch ar- riYes on the day in which it is sent
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

W. J. Rowe finished grading most 1f the back streets this morning. He 5tll had two scraper teams at work o1 the west end of Front street. His contract specifics only Front street and Steadman avenues, but Mir. Rowe s following his plan of Sast winter
 md giving more service than he has 10. His plan is to grade the more travelled streets so that water teams and grocery and coal outfits may move about more freely.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

After a big Thansgiving feed In town yesterday, J. c. Niasted pulled out this morn ng for Specimen gulch with a six-horse team loaded with groceries and supplies.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01
NOTICE.

Business meeting of Miners Home Club held every Sunday, D. m. Election of officers Sunday, Decem- Der 3, all members requested to at- tend. C. A. RIGGS, Secy.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

Louis Erickson, Axel Dahburg and Henry Conrad returned to Dexter this morning after Thanksgiving holiday in town.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

Today ". J. Rowe. has teams out brsaking and stalking trails. He sent team to each of the following places: Oregon creek. Sledge creek. and Dexter hill and Anvil.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01
EAGLES ATTENTION.

The annual election of officers for the ensuing term will be held on mex. Tuesday night, December s. 1916.
 w. NJ. EDDY. Secy.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

The cold gray dawn of the morning after came today as was expected but very few knew 1t owing to the fac; that nearly everybody was away ill the land of nod until noon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

Fletcher Henstep has been right sick for Some time and is not ex- peoted to be able to pay his doctors bill. Fetch expects to be we'll enough to take in the Roof Gorden.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

There will be a meeting of the chamber of commerce tonight at the lgloo. All who are interested in the subject of transportation rates are strongly urged to be present.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01
ATTACHE IS
 RECALLED
Int rnational News Service.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The war department has announced the recall )f Colonel Kuhn who has been mtli- ary attache of the embassy at Berlin.
 No reason for his recall is given but 1t is rumored tha. he asked for a recall for personal reasons. His next lllet Is not announced.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

Music from 5 to with your meals at the Board of Trade Restaurant. Home of the big baked potato.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

Let the Nugget d1 your letter writ your friends on the outside-50c m,
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

Yesterday if took a six horse team all day to get to Conleys at the top of Dexter hill with a load. The dis tance is only six and one-half miles but the snow is deep in places and so soft that it furnishes no bottom.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01
NEWS NOTES
 

John Johnosn started for Solomon by dog team today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01
TURKEY PEODLERS IN BIG STREET FIGHT
 WHILE PRICE CUTTING

ownership will be determined by court proceedings tomorrow.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01
WEATHER REPORT.

November 30, 1916. Tempe C; min. --16; m~an, II. Barometer-20.515 inches. Weather Partly cloudy. W.n1-Cal
 December I, 1916 emperature--Max., -12; Min, 20; Mean. IS. Rarometer-20.613 inches Weather-Clear. Wnd-Calm.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

The first general term of court fo next year will beg.n on January 19.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

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The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-01

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The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
WORK STARTS ON PIONEER CLAM
 CANNERY

Work already has been begun by the Pioneer Packing Company on the erec- tion of it's dock on Hawkins Island. opposite Cordova. The smoke from the piledriver easily can be seen from Front street.
 Piles in sufficient quantities to keep the driver crew at work are being delivered on the site, and it Is ex- pected that the dock will be fin ished by next week.
 Lumber for the buildings already is here, and it will be the matter Of only a short time after the dock is fin ished before the buildings will be erected.
 Manager Schmidt is anxious to rush the work to completion, and install the machinery for canning clans. As soon as the buildings are completed the machinery will be placed in position as rapidly as possible.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
TWO RUSSIAN GENERALS
 WOUNDED IN BATTLE.

PETROGRAD. July Is. - An official war office statement says:
 lighting in the region northwest Of Baranovichi continues, the enemy de- lending himself stubbOrnly and endea- voring to repulse our offensive.
 Tn the course of this engagement two brave major generals, Karpoff and Colperstoff, were wounded.
 Northwest of Czartorysk we took by storm a strongly fortified element Of the enemy's position. West of Koi- xiii our troops captured first line trenches in the region of the village of Toumain. South of Stokhod river there have been actions of artillery and infantry on the whole front as Tar as the region of the river Lipa.
 "Galicia front: Artillery has been in action in many places and on our extreme left wing there was fighting against strong rear guards Of the enemy in the spurs of the Carpath ians."
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
COL. PARKER STANDS ALONE.

NE WORLEANS, July 15. - Colonel John Parker, the Progressive vice presidential nominee, urges the Pro- gressives to continue the fight against the Democrats and to stand by their "unterrified by desertion and fearless of any oposition." In a telegram to the third district congress sional committee of Louisiana, he an ,nounces his stand.
 "We should demand immediate re- ,signation of those endorsing other par ties" he said; should strictly adhere to our principles, and ask the support and cooperation of all parties working for national good and human welfare We are not seeking to get into the band wagon. Our principles are either right or wrong. and as long as we firmly believe we are right, let us con tinue the fight"
 Asked if the telegram indicated he would not support either the Republi' can or Democratic nominees for pre- sident. but would insist on the Pro gressives keeping a ticket in the field, Mir. Parker said he presumed 1t did
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
DELEGATES WILL GO ID VALDEZ
 TOMORROW

According to the present plans Of the Cordova Republicans, full dele gation to the Valdez convention will leave Cordova for Valdez to attend the divisional convention, which will be held in that city Monday.
 The delegates will leave Cordova to- morrow morning in a launch, and will return Tuesday. Those who have an nounced an intention of attending the convention are George c. Hazelet, Robert Gottschalk. Tom s. Scott, C. M. Frazier, George Dooley. Harry This ted, Fred Haef and J. w. Ward, who holds the proxy of Harry O'Neil.
 Eyak delegates also will attend the convention, represented by c. A. Steel, who holds the proxy of Charles Johnson, and E. V. Boyle. who has the proxy of J. " Lydick.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
FAMOUS FREN CH SCIENTIST
 DIES

PARIS, July 15. -- Professor Ellie Metchnikoff, T years old, world fa- nous as an exponent of theories for the prolongation of human life, died here today. He was most popularly known as the great advoca'" of the sour milk cure" for old age. believing that the principal agent in nile de- cay was the continuous auto-intoXica- tion of the body through such putre- faction of matter in the large intes- tine. and that the bacteria which caused such putrefaction could be ef- fectively combatted by preparations of milk soured by cultures of selected tactic acid bacilh Later Prof. Metch- nikoff went so far as to declare that the large intestine was as useless in the humaa body as is the appendix, and prophesied that the day would come when it would be a commonplace operation to remove it.
 He was the discoyerer in 1912 Of new microbe, which he called the "glycobacteria," in the intestines of dog. and in paper before the French Academy of Sciences, he an nounced his belief that the inoculation of the large intestine in human beings with this germ would go still further than the sour milk treatment toward the prevention of senile decreptituds The "glycobacteria." it was explained, were sugar bacilla, of which the large intestine stood in need because the sugar that was ordinarily taken into the body had already been digested and absorbed by the blood before 1t had reached the large intestinal tract, In 1908 the Nobel Prize for medical research was divided between the late Dr. Paul Ehrlich of Berlin and Prof Metchnikoff. The $20,00o which he thus received he devoted entirely to the furtherance of his scientific re- searches. Personally he was not well off. and throughout his long life sac rificed all but the plainest living ne- cessities to the cause of science,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
OLD CAMERA PLATES SOLD.

VANCOUVER. Wash, July 10. - Several thousand photographic plates used in the course of the last twenty years were this week packed by To- cal studio and sold to St. Louis con cern.
 The glass plates used in photo graphy are made of Belgian glass. Since the German invasion of Bel gium this grade of glass. the only one suited for the plates, has been unob- tainable. In consequence companies supplying photographic supplies have bee nforced to find a means to renew the old plates.
 People who have been in the habit of getting prints from negatives taken years ago will no longer be able to do 80.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
GERMAN SUB SINKS BRITISH CRUISER
TO SETTLE. MEX
 QUESTION

WASHINGTON, July 15. - Indica- tions are that the difficulties of the United States and Mexico wis be settled through an international com mission, the members of which, it is said. will be chosen from the South American republics.
 It was at first intended to settle the differences existing between the two governments by direct communications, to be carried on by the diplomatic corps of the two countries, but it is said that Carranza has insisted on an international commission. and that the United States has yielded to his wishes.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
M [ N VOTE TO END
 STRIKE

SAN FRANCISCO, July 15. - The Longshoremen's union of the Pacitic coast is taking secret ballot on the proposal to return to work Monday morning under the old wage scale which was in effect before the strike on June l.
 There is said to be much dissastis- faction among the members over the manner in which negotiations have been carried on by the officers or the union, and it is predicted that the re- turns from the vote now beink taken will result in the calling off of the strike.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
RECORD MORTGAGE FILED,

ASTORIA, July 15. - One of the largest mortgages filed in Clatsop county for many years was recorded today. It was given by the Crown Will lamette Paper Compan to the Conti' mental & Commercial Trust X Savings Bank and Frank H. Jones, of Chicago. It covers all the paper company's ex' tensive timber land holdings in Ore gon and California and was given as security for $6,OO0,O0O in per cent bonds issued by the company.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
GERMANY MAY GO TO
 WAR

ROME, July 15. - The reported agreement between Germany and Italy, by which the two countries agree to respect the rights of each others subjects, was denounced today by Italy on account of the hostile at titude of the German government.
 No convention now exists between the two countries and the relations of the Italian and German governments have reached a great tension, which may result in a declaration of war at any moment.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
TWO LAUNCHs ARRIVE IN
 CORDOvA FROM KATALLA

Two launches. the Waif and Pic neer, today arrived in Cordova from Katalla, marking the increase in the business which now is carried on be tween the two towns. The Waif brought over barge with 5O.00O feet of lumber. taken from the barge Wash, ington, and the Pioneer came to Cor dova to take back cargo of cement for the St. Elias Oil Company, to be used about the works.
 Katalla is experiencing revival of business. and everybody from that center speaks in a most optimistic manner of the prospects of the oil field of the north.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
ONLY ONE VI + CAST IN THE
 CONTEST

Only one vote was turned in by the boys today in the Times contest, and that one goes to the credit of Charles Royal who is now in the cellar, but who evidently believes in working constantly even though far behind the leaders.
 The boys have now begun to hold back some of their votes, and it is diff ficult to get line on their standings Any votes turned into the Times, how ever. are published the next day, so that the public is kept informed as to the true standing of the boys as well as we are able to determine
 The Northwestern Hardware Co.,, through whose agency the bicycle was ordered, today furnished the follow ing specifications of the bicycle which is known as the Shapleigh Spec ial Mogul Bicycle:
 Frame-Black, one coat antitrust enamel baked on, then three coats or black enamel. Hand rubbed finish and covered with a coat of heavy gloss varnish,
 Wheels-2S inches. Single tube tires.
 Wheel Base-43 inches.
 Frame-22 inches.
 Saddle-Russet leather with nick eled truss springs.
 Handlebars - Non-rust, adjustable leather wound grips. Bridgeport pedals and guaranteed coaster brake.
 As soon as the bicycle arrives il will be placed on display in the win dow of the Northwestern Hardware Company.
 The standings of the boys at noon today was;
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
NAVAL MILITIA TO CRUISE IN
 ALASKA

SEATTLE, July 15. The cruiser New Orleans today sailed from the Puget Sound navy yard and will pick up the naval militia companies at Ev- erett, Seattle and Tacoma. The Marblehead sailed from Portland with the Oregon militia, and the battleship Oregon from San Francisco with the California militia.
 The three warships will rendezvous at Port Angeles, from which port they will sail for Sitka and make a cruise in Alaskan waters.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
7 CHILDREN D|E IN PAST A
 HOURS

NEW YORK, July Is. - Both the number of deaths and new cases of infantile paralysis reported to the board of health today were less than yesterday, twenty-seven deaths and one hundred and forty-four cases hay ing been reported within the past twenty-four hours.
 It is not known whether this de- crease means that the epidemic is nearing the end or whether it is mere ly a lessening of the number of cases which later will De followed by an in crease.
 The total number of infantile para lysis cases reported since the epidemic started is now 1853, and the total number of deaths is 369.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
WORK IN DAM FINISHED
 PROBABLY NEXT WEEK

Four tons of cement which will be used in the repairs now under way on the dam of the Cordova Power Co, was shipped to the plant this morning.
 The work of cleaning out and re- pairing the dam is progressing satis- factorily, according to Nathaniel Greene. manager. and it is expected 1t will be completed by the end of next week.
 While the work oh the dam is under way the right of way for the transmits sion line to Cordova is being cleared of trees and stunps which appear liable to fall across the line.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
Is MERCHANT
 SHIP

WASHINGTON, July 15. - The last doubt as to the standing of the German submarine Deutschland in the United States, was settled today when the state department formally ruled that the vessel Is a merchant ship, and as such is entitled to all the privileges usually accorded foreign ships.
 It was contended by the embassies of Great Britain and France that all submarines are potentially warships. and as such 1t should not be allowed to clear from the ports of the United States as a merchant vessel
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
MRS. MARSHALL 4 VISITOR ON
 SUB

BALTIMORE, July 15. - Mrs. Mar shall, wife of Vice-President Marshall. today visited the German merchant submarine Deutschland. She was taken aboard and shown the vessel by Captain Kairig. who explained all the details to her.
 The Deutschland's cargo of nickel and copper now is nearly completed, and 1t is expected she will sail either tomorrow or Monday.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
BROWNS DAUGHTER DIES.

SAN JOSE. Cal, July l5. = Miss Sarah Brown. aged 70. daughter of John Brown, of Harper's Ferry. died today at the home of sister in Camp bell.
 Miss Brown had spent her recent days doing missionary work among the Japanese about where she owned the famous John Brown ranch"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
MO I OR MAN |S KILLED BY A/
 B|G FALL

NEW YORK, July 15.-Paul Smith, vice-president of the Chalmers Motor Company, of Detroit. today jumped or fell from a tenth story window of the Baltimore Hotel. He was killed in stantly.
 Although friends of Smith dicredit the supposition that he committed suicide, it is known that he was suf fering from nervous trouble, and many suppose that he jumped from the win dow during period of mental aber- ration.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15
AskA BUREAU OPPOSES
 TAX ON ALASKA COPPER

SEATTLE, July 15. - The Alaska bureau of the Seattle Chamber or Commerce last night passed a resoiu' tion opposing the levying Of tax on the copper output of Alaska. proposed in the new revenue measure pending before congress.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-15

Juneau citizens have the habit Of slipping five dollar gold pieces for the purchase of newspapers instead of the customary nickel. This has happened so frequently that the editors are con vinced that the purchasers believe they are getting their moneys worth at tEat price.