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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16

PETRoGRAD. June l6.-The Aus trians evacuated Czernowitz. the cap. ital of BulIowina. during the night and are reported retreating rapidly in a northerly direction. All day yesterday and early last evening the Russians bombarded the city from three different points participating in movement by which it was ex. pected to surround the position. Late last night desolutory firing oc- cured and several hours later, the Russians in mighty assault entered the city only to find few Austrl- an soldiers remaining who offered little resistance their purpose be- ing to cover the retreat of the larger body of Austrians. The civilians who had been ordered to eyacuate the city last Tuesday were for the most part within the borders In- vestigation shows that little damage had been done to the city by the Russian bombardment
 Reports this afternoon issued by the war office state that the Russian offensive is progressing at all parts of the various fronts. Over 10000 Austrians have been taken prisoners in the past five days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
PRINCE GEORGE HERE ON MAIDEN
 TRIP TO ALASKA

InGugurating the summer schedule of the Grand Trunk Pacific Steam ship Company, the steamer Prince George arrived from the south last night shortly before ten o'clock and lay until nearly midnight.
 The Prince George is indeed a princess" of ship and is every. thing that the name implied Large roomy. fast and comfortable, the George Is an ideal ship to travel in.
 The staterooms are large and roomy. most of them being fitted with brass beds. instead of ber,hs. and with bath rooms connected. There is lot and cold water in each of the rooms. opening on the wide and spacious corridors which run the entire length of the ship
 The observatory room is located forward on the upper deck immed. lately beneath the pilot house. and being entirely enclosed in glass. an excellent and tiobstructed view of the scenery is afforded The smok. ing room is aft on the same deck. and still farther aft is a large promenade. with large. spacious decks around the entire ship. The dining room is on the lower deck aft, un- der the smoking room lt is spac- ious, light and cheerful and with It's builtin-alcoves. with tables for parties of five. gives an effect of "hominess" not usually seen on coast steamers. The dining room will seat seyenty.fiye at a sitting
 The officers In charge of the Prince George are Captain D. Don aid, Pilot Harry Nedden. Mate John McKronan. Pursers Vern Anderson and D. W Bone. Chief Steward J.. H. Newey. Second Steward Jesse Hogans, Chief Engineer l. O. Handy, and Assistant Engineer J. Mcclellan.
 On board the Prince George mak- ing the round trip are Captain H.. J. Nicholson. general manager and his wife, G. c. McNicholl. general freight and passenger Agent and his wife. II. Durkee travelling auditor. all of the Grand Trunk Pacific or ganization Mir Ourkee will stop in Skagway. returning to Juneau later. stopping here several days. The oth- CTS will return south on the steamer
 Among the passengers on board making the round trip are R. J.. Mansfield, United States Consul at Vancouver. accompanied by Mrs. Mansfield. W. B. Herr. ticket agent for the Grand Trunk at Seattle: E A. Mckenzie and wife Of Vancouver, NIT. and Mrs. L. w. Thompson. of Vancouver. George P. Jones, with his wife and daughter. c. w. With enbury and wife. C. A. Bosberg and wife all of Los Angeles. and a party of twelve tourists from California.
 The Juneau arrivals on the Prince George were C. Buranester, Burdett Vim. Charles Neely Mrs B B. Yielding and daughter. Mrs. Fl R.. Shepard. Mrs John R. Willis Mrs. Harrington, r. M. Warner. Mrs War. ner and two children, Miss A. Con- nelly. Mir. Olson. Miss Fairweather. Clara Cole. F. J Griffiths. C. W. Weatherburn and T. J. Griffiths.
 The Prince George will arrive here southbound at S:30 tomorrow night and will remain until after the re- ception which is to be held that ev- ening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
FRENCH URGED NOT TO MAKE MOVE TO PLAY
 INTO GERMAN HANDS

PARIS. June 16.-The willingness of Paris 10 concede the importance of verdun reflects the quiet, confl- dent determination to triumph at that salient. The Matin declares that the present phase of the Ger man offensive. in violence. continu- ity and extent, dwarfs those preced- ing and the Echo de Paris says; 'The battle has developed prodig- ious desperation. All France real izes that this is an effort to entice the British into a hurried offensive on their own front with the object of relieving the German pressure at verdun, and the press continually demands that no hurried move be now made that will play into Ger man hands. France will hold Yer dun.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
POPULAR COUPLE ! WEDDED; ARE OFF
 ON HONEYMOON

Beneath a bower Of native Alaska greens, festooned with white satin ribbons. at S:30 o'clock last night. the wedding ceremony was perform ed by Rev. G. c. Christian, which united Miss Alma Marie Sowerby. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. |. Sower- by, and Mrs. Charles Kenneth White.
 The wedding was quiet, only mem bers of the immediate family and a few of the closest friends of the couple being present. The house was beautifully decorated, with ma. tive flowers and greens. After the wedding ceremony an informal re- ception was held for all friends of the couple and hundreds called dur. Ing the evening to wish the couple happiness.
 The bride made a beautiful appear ance in her simple but exquisite gown of white satin and Georgette crepe and her beautiful wedding veil. She carried a shower bouquet Of white rose buds and was attended by her sister. Miss Nina Sowerby. who acted as bridesmaid The bridesmaids gown was Q pint net and satin and she carried pink roses. Charles Johnson was the best man. The beautiful ring ceremony of the Episcopal church was used The brides bouquet was caught by Miss Elizabeth Held.
 The young couple occupied Q suite at the Hotel Gastineau last night and elf this morning on the Princess Alice for Portland. They will spend some time visiting in Portland and Vancouver before returning to Ju- neau. and will be at home to their friends after July 18th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
A 5As THE WoMANs SOCKS
 WHILE SHORT SKIRT REleNs
Few Dare to Wear Half Hose With Present Styles in Vogue, Says
 Dry Goods Journal.

NEW YORK. June 16.-This will be sad news to the Jersey skeeters, whose mouths had begun to water and perhaps to some other.
 Few women are going to wear the new half hose as long as. the short skirts with their revelations are the thing
 Retailers who stock them may sell a pair or two to women of cer- tain class" announces the Dry Goods Economist. but short stockings for women have no place as merchan- disc
 No self-respecting woman. indeed, can be persuaded to adopt fad which does not 1t in with her ideas of modesty."
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
HARDEN GIVES SOUND
 PROPOSITION TO KAISER

Amsterdam, June t6.-Maxlmil- ian Harden, in Die Kukunft, prac- tically proposes that for the benefit of American opinion and the promotion of peace talk, Ger many shall profess a desire for limitation of armaments. He says: "Have we gained by drowning a few hundreds of Brit ons and neutralo?
 Docs the restriction of Eng. fish tonnage outweigh the injury which surreptitious war against the defenseless has done us in the judgment of the world2
 "competition in armaments will be impossible after this war. The idea that we could attempt such competition terrifies even friendly neutrals out of their de- sire for a German victory"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
BUSINESS PART
 OF ATLIN LAID
 LOW BY FLAMES

SKAGWAY, June 16.-Fire, which started from a spark from the range which ignited the caves of Schultz Royal hotel. destroyed that hostelry, spread up and down the street and Jumping across the street from the Royal practically wiped out the bus mess district of Atlin. B. C.. yester- day morning.
 The flames were first noticed at 9 o'clock and a general alarm was sounded The wind, which had been brisk. freshened and as the flames ate their way to the roof and ignited the shingles, blazing embers were scattered in all directions. Sweep. ing one side of the Royal hotel. the Schultz grocery and meat market. as well as the Canadian telegraph of- flee were destroyed On the other side of the hotel Kershaw's hard ware store, and James drug store were quickly razed by the flames. Flying, burning debris soon caught on the building occupied by Pill mans Grocery and before the flames had been placed under control had laid in blackened ruins the grocery store, Eggerts jewelry store and Me Intosh's grocery and bakery
 The fire spread with great rapidity and before the fighters had got ac- ton the Royal hotel was doomed. For two hours the flames ragged up and down and across the principal business street.
 Today it was stated that all will rebuild immediately.
 No residences were destroyed al- though several were badly scorched.
 Two years ago the same section was visited by the fire demon
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
DEWEY SAYS JUTLANo
 NAVAL BATTLE SHOWED
 EMPHASIZES SUPERIORITY

WASHINGTON. June 16.-Admiral George Dewey president of the general and joint naval board de- clared the North Sea battle between the Britich and German fleets ended in a draw
 Tt looks about even up Co me. so far as am able to judge from the reports contained in the press dispatches.
 From the facts at hand, would say the titanic struggle ended in Q draw. each side apparently perform ing yalorous feats.
 "The outstanding feet of the en- gagcment ls that it emphasizes the great necessity Of a world power nay- ing ample naval strength. It also emphasizes to the United States that our navy should be equipped with moro battleships.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
SHARK BELIEVED TO HAVE SWALLOWED
 AN INSANE SAlLoF

BALTIMORE. Md June 16.-The loss of one of the crew Of the Nor wegian steamship Venator is report ed by Captain Anderson. on the ar rival at this port of the steamer from Sama. Cuba. with bananas.
 The sailor was Victor Matheson, who shipped on the vessel at Boston, and who. while temporary insane, jumped overheard from the steamer on its outward trip from that port to load its present cargo.
 The officers of the Venator say that the ship was stopped and that a nfeboat was lowered but the search for the missing man proved unsuccessful. Several sharks seen from the side of the ship. made, it is believed, short work of the nfor. tunate seaman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
RUSSIA IS RULING FINLAND WITH ROD
 AND IRON HAND

NEW YORK. June 16-Since the war began. the Russians. who gov ern Finland. have suspected an at. tempt at revolt on the part of the Films. and have ruled with an iron hand. says Finnish boy who re- gently came to this country by stow ing away on steamer Property Is taxed at valuation far beyond it's actual value. he declares. and If the taxes are not paid by set time. the delinquent goes to prison. Rus sian soldiers are scattered over the country. in rural as well as urban districts. and the slightest move can not go unwatched The plight of Fin land is worse than that of Ireland, says the refugee. because Ireland has representation in Parliament. while Finland has no voice in maS' Ing its own laws.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
WAR CRAFT OF GERMANS SUNK
 IN THE BALTIC

COPENHAGEN, June l6.-Three German auxiliary cruisers were sunk In a battle m the Baltic Sea two days ago according to adyices re. ceived here. Two armed trawlers and len merchantmen ships were also sunk. The battle occurred between n Russian torpedo boat notilla and the German boats The auxiliary cruisers sunk are reported to have been the Konigbon, Hermann and the Sachsen. No particulars are re- celved concerning the fate of the crews of the various boats sent to the bottom. The Russians suffered no losses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
PRES. WILSON
 AND MARSHALL
 RENONIINATED

ST. LOUIS. June i6.-Niidst scenes of great enthusiasm. the Democratic convention late last night renomin- ated Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Riley Marshall for President and Vice-President ot the United States.
 lt was late in the afternoon before the committees on credentials and permanent organization completed their reports and secured their adop- ton by the convention. Pursuant to the report og the committee on per manert organization. Senator Ollie James. Of Kentucky. was installed as permanent chairman The dom inant note of Senator James speech was one of optimism. He reviewed the work of President Wilson and of Congress. and declared that they had earned the approval of the Ann erican people. and that the people would show by their votes that the verdict was one of appreciation.
 Wescott Names Wilson.
 The great demonstration Of the convention came when Judge John w. Wescott. of New Jersey. in a f1rceful and eloquent speech nom- mated President Wilson for Presi- dent. For more than three-Quarters oi an hour bedlam reigned The out burst was spontaneous The dele gates and spectators rose as one person Soon the air was filled with hats flags and every movable thing that frenzied people could lay hands on. A score of bands joined in tbe fray. and then delegation after dele gation wrenched standards from their sockets and procession around the great convention hall begun. The scene was indescribable
 Judge Wescott. who made the nom- mating speech. Is attorney-general Of New Jersey. a former justice of the Supreme Court Of that State. and prospective Democrat nomniee for ,he United States Senator from New Jersey. He placed Wilson in nomination for Governor of New Jersey .n 1910: placed him in nomin- ation for President at the Baltimore convention. and performed similar office last night when he made his third Wilson nominating speech
 lt was nearly midnight before the nomination speeches were completed. and Wilson was nominated. under suspension of the rules. by acclama- tion.
 The renomination of Marshall. al- SD by exclamation. followed quickly and the convention adjourned until today
 Platform Committee Reports
 The committee on resolution. which had asked for more time yesterday. completed It's report early this morn inS and today. through It's chairman. Senator William J. Stone. of Mis- sonri. made its report to the con- vention. The reading of the differ ent blanks frequently brought forth cheers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
SEWARD TO HAVE
 NEW CITY HALL

SEWARD. June 10.-Fully realizing the growing needs of the city Of Seward and the virtually limitless growth of the town in the near fu- ture, the city council held a special meeting last evening and decided to go through with the construction of a city hall. The new hall win cost about eight thousand dollars for the present but will be built in a manner that will make it easy to put on addi. tions as they are required. The lots on which 1t will be erected have be- longed to the city for some time and are situated in commanding position at Fourth and Church streets just north of the Methodist church. Work will probably begin within thir- ty days on the construction
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
PERSONAL MENTION

W. R. Nichols. Of Tacoma. presi- dent and manager of the Pacific Gyp- sum company. which operates the gypsum mine at Gypsum. is in Ju. neau awaiting an opportunity to leave for that place. where he will spend some time. Mr. Nichols is a guest at the Gastineau hotel
 Miss Adelaide Moody. of Everett arrived in Juneau on the Admiral Evans and will spend the summer as the guest of Miss Nina Sowerby.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
MAKES A GREAT SPEECH
 IN CONVENTION

ST. LOUIS. June l6.-William Jennings Bryan made one of the greatest and happiest speeches of his life yesterday. when. at the in- vitation Of the convention he ad- dressed the Democratic delegates and the tremendous audience in the convention hall.
 The great commoner was beaming with good nature when he was pre- sented Co the convention by Sena- Tor ollie James. the permanent chair man. as "one of the leading citizens of the world. Americas greatest democrat
 Mr Bryan gave unstlnted endorse ment to the administration. saying. in part
 "You may take an Of tue adminis- trations from the beginning of our history as a republic to the begin ming of the present administration, and you will not find as many laws Of great importance Go the people written in our statute books as you will find written in the last three years by Woodrow Wilson. America s greatest democratic President.
 "No President since Andrew Jack son had to meet such an unholy com bination of high finance as President Wilson met. and even Jackson him. self never met a situation better than Woodrow Wilson met it."
 Referring 10 the laws that have been enacted Tn detail. the former Secretary of States. speaking Of the currency act. said:
 eve have just commenced to learn what the Federal reserve act means 10 this nation"
 The convention gave the former Democratic leader a tremendous ova' tion. and his speech was frequently cheered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
GERMAN SOLDIERS
 TRY TO SAP OUT OF TRENCHES INTO HOLLAND

AMSTERDAM. June 16.-Numbers of barriers and strictness of sur veillance is the only reason why thousands do not desert from the German army, declares one of four German soldiers who succeeded in slipping across into Holland, near Ypres. The condition are bad in the German army and at St. Eloi' after seeing 19 men out a detach- ment of 42S escape death or serious wounds. it was necessary to post sol diers in rear of their own charging line with orders to shoot any one who failed to go forward
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
Want Democrat for Supreme
 Court Bench.

ST. LOUIS, June 16.-Sentiment here Is strongly in favor Of the ap- pointment of a Democrat Co succeed Justice Hughes on the Supreme Court bench. lt is stated that the appointment of another Democrat to the bench would still leave the Dem ocrats in the minority It is re- ported that pressure is being brought on the President to name former President Taft. and it is not satisfac- tory to the Democrats.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
Platform Committee Reports.
WOMAN SUFFRAGE WINS AT
 ST. IOulS.

The Democratic platform. as re. ported Co the convention. carries an endorsement or the proposition to submit 70 the various States for adoption or rejection an amendment co the Constitution providing woman suffrage.
 If the proposed amendment should be submitted. as the plank proposes. and adopted by three-fourths of the States. it would mean that women would be given the vote throughout ihe United States.
 The action Of the resolution com mittee Tn voting in favor of the plank IS regarded as a victory for the suffragists.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
Would Keep Supreme Court
 from Politics.

WASHINGTON. June l6 - Sena- tor Charles s. Thomas. of Colorado, has introduced a resolution for an amendment to the Constitution for the disqualification of federal judges from holding any other political of- fee for two years after they leave the bench
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
BAKER WILL ASK FUNDS
 FOR MILITIA AIR SCHOOLS

NEW YORK. June 1G-The War Department has decided to ask Con- gress for an appropriation Of S76.O0O for the purchase and maintenance of material and equipment for the instruction of officers and men of the National Guard of the United States in military aviation at the signel corps aviation school
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
KeNNecoTT COPPER
 STOCK IS REPORTED
 TO HAVE BEEN SOLD

PITTSBURGH. Pa, June Eff large block of Kennecott Copper Go. stock-fgures as high as 100000 shares have been mentioned-has been acquired from the Morgan-Gug- genheim interests. at small frac- ton under the present market price of the stock. Bernard NJ. Baruch and Eugene Meyer, IT.. have been mentioned as among the purchas. ers.-(Boston News Bureau)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
GERMANY LIED TO WoRKlNoMEN," SAYS
 SOCIALIST; JAILED

NEW YORK. June l6.--An uncen. sored account of the May Day speech of a German socialist, Lieb- kniecht (receiyed by maiO quotes him as ending his remarks with; By lie German workingman was forced into the war and by like lies they expect to induce him to go on with the war" At this point he was arrested and has been confined since in prison, unknown even to his wife
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
FRANCE, NOT BRITAIN,
 HAS RIGHT TO TALK
 PEACE, SAYS SIR GREY

LONDON, June l6. - Sir Edward Grey in the House of Commons said: Through the long battle of Verdun. France is not saving her self alone. but her allies. If any one has a right to talk about peace. it is France. and President Poincare has spoken"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
BRITISH TO CONSIDER COAL TRADE AFTER
 THE WAR IS OYER

LONDON. June IS. - The British government has appointed a commit. tee 10 consider the coal trade after the war. especially with relation Go international competition. Baron Baron Rhondda. head of the Cam. brian coal combination. is the chair. man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
FOUR HUNeARlANs FACE
 DEATH IN TREASON CHARGE

VIENNA. June 16. via Berlin to London.-Four members of the Hun garian Czech party have been found guilty of high treason and espionage and sentenced to death. The men on trial were Dr. Kramarsch. elader of the Young Czechs. and pr. Rosehain, a deputy in the diet, who were found guilty of high treason. and Herr Zamasol. bookkeeper. and Herr Ger vinska, editorial secretary of the newspaper Narodny Llsty. who were found guilty of espionage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
LOOK OUT FOR
 HIGH SHOE PRICES

PHILADELPHIA, June l6. The National Shoe Retailers Association. with headquarters in Philadelphia. has called a conference of allied in- dustries from all parts of the coun- try 10 consider abnormal conditions for an acute shortage of leather and shoe findings generally as well as material price advances on shoes. and the outlook for a real merchant disc famine by Fall
 A. II. Geuting. secretary Of the as- sociation. in discussing the proposed conference said
 Existing ordinary conditions and the prospect of serious shortage of leather very soon are alarming everybody in the trade One of the things we hope to accomplish through the conference of allied industries is elimination of waste. lt Is no longer a question of price in the trade. but of getting merchandise and raw materials"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
GERMAN MADE GOODS
 REACH CUBA DESPITE
 THE BRITISH BLOCKADE

WASHINGTON. June l6-Despite the blockade. Cuba continues to im- port German made goods. declares the American consul at Cardenas. Salesman for the German manufac. .turers. especially of fine jewelry and pottery. have been unusually active in the island taking orders and effecting deliveries, some through the neutral European countries and others through exporting houses in New York.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
VIRGINIA PRoeREsslVEs FAVOR THIRD TICKET.

RICHMOND, Va. June l6- The Progressive State committee has ap' proved the action of the Progressive delegation to the national convention in refusing Co accept the nomination of Justice Hughes. and instructed the Virginia member of the Progress sive national committee to stand for htrid ticket. end to support Gov. Hiram W. Johnson. of California. in case Col. Roosevelt refuses to run.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
TURKISH TROOPS REPORTED TO HAVE REFUSED
 BRITISH.

coNsTANTlNoPLE. June ls.-Ac- cording to report received by the war office the British operating along the Tlgrls near Felahie have been defeated by the Turks and are on a mad retreat Many British have been taken prisoners and the losses of the British are said to have been heavy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-16
PEACE IS ON OTHER
 SIDE OF THE DVlNA
 SAYS VoN HlNDENBERc

PETRoGRAD. June 16-Field Mar shall von Hindenberg has told his troops. according to official reports. that there cannot be any question of peace until they have crossed the river Dvina. Soldiers, If you want peace, so and seek 1t on the other side of the Dvina."