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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
HUMBOLDT SAILS
 FROM SEATTLE FOR
 THE NORTH TONIGHT

SEATTLE, July H. - Steamer will sail about 10 O. clock tonight for the north with ap- 50 passengers but with a capacity cargo of freight. Among those who have already purchased tickets for Juneau are the follow ing: Mrs. F. Hebert, Mrs H. Me- Lean, Samuel Sabon John Hahn, NJ. Jakow, A. Zulin, Max Karl, Mrs. C. A. Hooper and Miss Hooper.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
AndIenoe Wante Peaor


 When he asked the crowd which heard the address what 1t desired at the end of the present world trou- bles it shouted as in one word, peace"
 TEen the President added that his wish was for permanent peace"
 War the Long Way
 'I have heard some men say" said the President, that they want war Co help Mexico, and the way they propose to help her is 10 over. whelm her with force That is the wrong way as well as the long way" Continuing on this subject, he said:
 After fighting them you would have nation filled with justified suspicion Thus you would not help them You would shut every door against you What makes Mexico suspicious is that she thinks we do not want 10 serve but to possess, and she has Justification for these suspicious in the way some gentle men have sought to exploit her pos sessions Developing this thought, President Wilson said: 'I will not serve NutoG EtNAlflltuF uAN VIII serve all Americans by trying to serve Mexico herself The way to establish our sovereignty is 10 re- spect hers
 The President added that he be. lieyes in the old Virginia bin of rights which declare that a country may do as it pleases with it's own government. This information" said the President, lis for those gentle men who would butt ln
 WASHINGTON, July 11.-Presi- dent Wilson arrived this morning from Detroit and signed a bill for S85, ,O0O, ,OOO for good roads through out the country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
TIMBER CRUISER
 MISSING: BELIEVED
 HE HAS DROWNED

FAIRBANKS. July 1I-Ralph H., H. Gnliland. a timber cruiser em- ployed by the general land office, left here Saturday for the Nenana in a row boat Sunday the boat was found drifting by the crew of the steamer Panama GnHland was missing and searching parties failed to find any trace of him. There is no doubt but that he was drowned according to reports here today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
MCBRIDE REPORTS THAT
 BUSINESS CONDITIONS
 IN SOUTH PROSPEROUS

J. C. Mcbride, of the C. W. Young Company, who returned from the south on recent boat reports that conditions in the Puget Sound sec. tlon are excellent All of the docks are piled high with freight. Mir. Me Bride spent five weeks in Seattle on combined business and pleasure, most Of his time being spent in Seattle in the interests of his company.
 He adds that business in Seattle proper is tied up to certain extent at present on account Of the long shoremens strike and the calling out of the National Guard but that con. ditions will soon be adjusted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
RAILROAD WORK
 AT FAIRBANKS IS
 PROGRESSING FAST

FAIRBANKS. July 1.-The work on the government railroad is in full blast now. The building of wagon road along the proposed route from Fairbanks to Nenana is being done. Many station contracts have been let
 There is no labor trouble at this end and Thomas J. Riggs. IT, has the situation well in hand.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES MOVE
 MAY START STRIFE

WASHINGTON, July 11.-An ofH- cial despatch read today in Latin American quarters say that Q secret agreement has been made bewteen Peru and Venezuela the object be- ing to take vast tracts of lands, rightful possession which they dis pute with Colombia and Ecuador. Grave fears are expressed for the peace of the nations involved accord ing to information deduced in all auarters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
REVENUE BILL PASSES HOUSE AND NOW GOES
 TO THE UPPER HOUSE

WASHINGTON, July l1.-By a vote of 24O 10 14O. the administrations revenue bill passed the house late yesterday and now goes to the Sen ate. This bill creates a Tariff Com mission. repeals the stamp taxes, im' poses a tariff on dyestuffs and taxes on inheritance war munitions and profits.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
VICTIM OF THE
 CARRIZAL FIGHT
 IS LAID TO REST
Military HOnors Are Accorded to Captain Boyd Who Was Killed in the Men-
 can Battle.

WASHINGTON. July i1.-With full military honors. the funeral of Capt, Charles T. Boyd one of the victims Of the Carrizal fight recently In Mex leo, was held here this forenoon. Burial took place at the Arlington cemetery. Secretary of War Baker and other high officials of the gov. ernment attended the funeral
 Capt Boyd was In command of the American troops when they were am. pushed by Gen Gomez and force eigh; times their size In the battle that followed Capt Boyd. and his lieutenant, Charles AdaIr, were two of the men who were shot and killed
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
STRIKERS BECOME
 MIFFED AT TRIPLE
 AND QUIT ON JOB

SEATTLE, July 1.-Two hun dred and fifty men loading the Nit sui & Company vessels at the Port Commission dock at Smith Cove quit this afternoon because the Blue Funnel liner Titan began loading at the same pier. The striking long shoremen several days ago agreed that they would not interfere with any of the feright movements at the Port Commission piers Today they broke this agreement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
Caranza Forces and Villa Bandits Are in Conflict This Afternoon Near
 Chihuahua.
VlLLlSTAS ON THE RUN.
No Villa Bandits Have Been Located Along the Texas Border According to
 FunstOn's Report.

CHIHUAHUA. July 1.-The main body of the Vulistas are today re. treating before the Carranzistas at Jiminez, according Co reports brought here by carriers The Vilhstas were encountered and attacked at ParralI fifty miles southwest from here. The CarranZa garrison is reported to have deciseiyely defeated the Villa forces.
 Late this afternoon General Ire. vino issued a statement that a sav- age battle was being fought between the Villa men and the defactO gov ernment forces
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
APPEAL FILED AGAINST
 THE CITY OF JUNEAU

J. A. Burns, through his attorney, today filed an appeal to the dis trict court from the findings of 8 jury in the magistrates court and from the sentence imposed on him at that time by the city magistrate. Burns was arrested late in May charged with a statuatory crime and was convicted by a jury on June 5th. He was fined S1O0 at that time but was released under $lOO bail pending the appeal to the District Court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
capt. KonIa Hae Nd Fears

BALTIMORE, July 1.-The freight brought by the German submarine greightcr Deutschland is being un- loaded speedily Capt Paul Konis stated that he would immediately take aboard his return cargo but made no mention of his sailing date. He expressed no fears when told that the enemy was on the watch for the vessel outside of the three.mile limit off the coast
 Capt. Konig stated that the Brem- en. craft similar 10 the Deutsch- land would arrive in American wa ters within a few weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
 * and Mail Information
RnllMn MnRrL

NOW BOUND NORTH. Prineess Charlotte left Wrangell this morning. Due here this evening. City Of Seattle mreported. Fix pected here tomorrow. Prince George sailed yester- day. Due here Thursday even ing.
 SCHEDULED sAlLINes. Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle tonight. Admiral Farragut is due to sail from Seattle tonight. Jefferson is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow morn. ing.
 Alameda is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Saturday Princess Sophia is scheduled to sail from Vancouver Wednes- day
 Spokane is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Friday, Alaska sails from Seattle to- morrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
CITY ENGINEER BUCK WILL ASSUME DUTIES
 OF COMMISSIONERS

F. E. Buck. city engineer Ot Ju- neau will succeed J. H. Wheeler as street commissioner The duties will be combined with his other duties as building inspector and city engineer Mir. Buck will have full direction Of all work under the supervision Of the street committee Of the city coun- cil. A foreman Co take charge of the working force will be appointed by the city council probably at the next meeting
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
British Make an Assault

LONDON. July IT, The British statement today says: Last night after heavy bOmberdment We car ried Contamination by an assault talk ing about 167 unwounded prisoners, including a battalion commander. and four other officers. Counter at. tacks were beaten off with severe losses Co the enemy Further east ward we stormed and captured sev- eral lines of German trenches at Bois de Mamiz. The greater part of this wood is now in our posses sion. We captured a heavy howitzer and three field guns and 296 unwound- cd prisoners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
Rnssians Beaten RAok.

BERLIN, July 1.-The Russian troops advancing In the direction of Kovel have been beaten back by the Germans in a counter attack near Hulewicz, This announcement is made in an official war statement early tonight
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
HOME RULE FOR THE
 IRISH WILL BE HELD
 UP FOR MANY MONTHS

LONDON. July 1.-The British parliament will take a recess until next October just as soon as the de- Alterations have been concluded on the present bills and matters under consideration. This will prevent the establishment Of the proposed new Irish Parliament and there is great disappointment expressed in all circles over the delay
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
ALASKAN GAMBLER DROPS DEAD WHILE
 DEALING IN GAME

SEATTLE, July H. - Joe Stitt, bartender and a well known gam bier in the early Alaska days, es- peclaly at Dawson. Fairbanks and Nome. dropped dead early this morn ing while dealing a poker hand in a friendly game. A note found in the pocket of his coat, stated that he feared death from heart trouble and in case of death asked that the Eagles attend to the last rites and especially asking that his body be
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
Another German Submarine Reported Now On Its Way Across the
 Atlantic.
BERLIN IS CELEBRATING
Deutschland's Commander Is Credited with Doing a Great Feat-Puzzling
 State of Affairs.

AMSTERDAM, July Another commercial submarine. the Bremen. constructed by the same company that built the Deutschland, has al- ready left the harbor at Bremers- haven This is the report received here today from Berlin and published in the Yossiche Zeitung.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
MILLION DOLLARS ARE
 RAISED TO BREAK THE
 LONGSHoREMEN'S STRIKE

SAN FRANCISCO. July H. One million dollars are to be raised by the Chamber of Commerce Co break the present strike ol the longshore- men The firms effected by the pres ent strike are bound and determined to enforce the open shop. Steam ship companies are cooperating with an concerns closely involved in the present trouble.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
PerOnne Is Being Surrounded and Important Position VIII Be Taken when
 Time Is Ripe.
CIRCLE OF FIRE DRAWN
Germans Have Advanced up- on French in the Verdun
 Region and Have
 Taken Trenches

PARIS, July 1.-The French are now in full possession of the heights commanding Peronne and hafe com mand of the left flank of the Somme river from East Feyillers to point opposite Flaucourt The Germans are holding only a few positions on the edge Of the river according Co the lat est reports made public this fore moon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
ALICE SAILS SOUTH

The steamer Princess Alice ar rived from the north this morning and sailed south at o'clock, mak- ing a short stop at Treadwen on the way out to allow the tourists time to visit the upper works of the mine. The passengers leaving on the Alice were T J. Finder
 Judge Bobt w Jennings, Mrs D J. HGlford II .B Jones, H A. oaig- Ter F. Imndnuisi Afr and Moo
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
PROHIBITION QUESTION
 ISSUE AT ELECTION
 HELD IN SEPTEMBER

DAWSON, July 1.-The Yukon Council or Legislature has passed an ordinance referring the question of prohibition to the electors not later than September first. This was done after quite an agitation on the subject and a hot election Is looked for
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
PETERSBURG INJUNCTION
 MODIFIED; A CORRECTION

Holding that the contract for the Petersburg Electric Light Paint was a lease or rental proposition and that the cost price of the plant under the option Co purchase is not yet due, and therefore not an indebtedness against the town. the town coule not under the circumstances be restrained
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
No vilia Sands on Border

SAN ANTONIO. July 11.-No vil, la bands have been reported along the Texas border according to an official statement issued by Major General Funston. The border pa trols are armed and ready for any emergency according to advices re- ceived here late this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
WILSON TALKS
 OF PEACE IN
 DETROIT SPEECH

DETROIT, July 1l.-Peace was tbe dominating feature of the ad- dress delivered by President Wood row Wilson to the Worlds Sales manship Congress in this city yes terday. That the President will use his influence for terms Of peace at the end of the European war that will count for the permanent peace of the world, and that he strongly hopes for a settlement Of the Mexican problem without war were plainly indicated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
Sitnation Is Menaoing

SAN FRANCISCO, July II - The strikesituation was considered more menacing today than at any pre- vious time since July tst The em- ployers appear determined 10 ac- cept only a complete surrender Of the unions on all matters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
Hearst's Ranch Seized

PERSHING'S HEADQUARTERS. July 1.-The great Hearst ranch at Babicora has been taken over by the Carranza government and Car rauza agents are now operating the property. A Carranza military off cer has been placed in command ac- cordiug to information brought here bv American scouts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
eermans ExpIode MIne craters

PARIS. July 1.-The situation re- mains unchanged on the Somme front says an early statement South of the Somme, the French, during the last two days have taken 1900 pris- Oners.
 On the Verdun front the Ger mans launched an attack at four o'clock this morning on the French positions from Fleury Co point east of Chenois. They succeeded in pcne. ,rating and advanced in the French trenches at some points but were eX- peled immediately by counter at- tacks. West of the Mouse there is active artillery fighting. In the neighborhood Of Avocourt, Chattan- court and northeast Of Neho the Ger mans exploded four mine craters which eventually were occupied by the French.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
Berlin Has Rejoicing

BERLIN. July H. There is is great rejoicing among military offic- ials and the people in general over the great feat accomplished by Capt Paul Konig in reaching the Ameri- can waters. after eluding the enemy vessels. The war office officials state that greater surprise awaits the world but until it has really hap pened no announcement will be made of what is Co be expected
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
RAeAN IS COMMISSIONER

Steve Ragan. of Haines. was today appointed United States Commission CT at Haiues to relieve J. J. Ken uedy. who will leave on thirty-day vacation trip.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
BOOTLEGGING CASE REPORTED FROM THE
 NENANA DISTRICT

FAIRBANKS. July 1.-The first bootIegging case reported has been brought from the Nenana. Mrs. An tone Christopher was arrested there for selling liquor on the government reservation. the railroad town. She was brought here and will have her trial tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
RUSSIANS TAKING THIRTY THOUSAND
 EVERY FIGHT DAY
War Office Makes Announcement of Captures for the Past Ten Days-Russians
 Are Repulsed.

PETROGRAD, July 1.-The war office announced today that so far this month ln the various operations on the fronts Che Russians have taken 5680 officers and 266,0O0 men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
WoRTHEN MILLS CUT
 MONSTER SIZED TIMBER

Those who harp on the poor quail ity Of the Alaskan timber and claim that it is valueless should drop In to the Worthen Mn yards osme day soon and take a look at the large timber which was recently cut at that place The timber measures S2 by S7 inches and is
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
strikes MIne and Sinks

LONDON. July 1.-The British steamer Kara struck 8 mine in the English Channel this morning and sunk. The crew was saved accord ing to a report received by Lloyds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
AUTO ASSOCIATION MEETS TOMORROW IN
 COUNCIL CHAMBERS

The Juneau Automobile Associa- ton will meet tomorrow night in the Council Chamber at eight o'clock. A full attendance is requested by the officers
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-11
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. July n. - Alaska Gold closed today at 17% Alaska-Juneau at &.
 American Zinc at 29lA. Butte and Superior, 62. Chino at 21A
 Utah Copper at I5A
 Copper metal was quoted at 25d29 for September deliveries
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-13
LEGAL NOTICES.

that the bidder, u successful, will enter into
q contract with the School District pursuant
to bid and give q surety bond, satisfactory
TO the board, covering so per cent OF
amount Of contract, guaranteeing compile
tion OF contract and payment OF liens and
claims, Certified checks will be returned at
once to unsuccessful bidders and TO the
successful bidder upon execution OF contract
and bond
Bids must be plainly marked with the
name Of the school bid on and for the
part Of the construction they represent.
Plane will be on fila on and after No
vcmbcr nth. 1916. at the office Of the
architects, 6ss Brandeis Building, Omaha,
Nebraska, One set will be on file at tho
Builders Exchange Of ST. Paul, Minneapolis
pes Moines and Omaha.
Copies of the drawings and specified lions
may be obtained from tho architects, Fred
erick W. and Edwin n. Clarke, SIS Braudeis
building, Omaha, Nebraska, upon appltca-
tion. A certified check In amount SaS,eo
drawn In favor Of Frederick W, and Edwin
Il. Clarke, must accompany all applications
for specifications or drawings, the check
to be returned when tho specifications and
drawings are returned. All bids must be
submitted on blank proposals. which will be
furnished by the architects on application,
The Board OF Education reserves the right
10 reject any or all bids and TO waive irreg,
ularlties In the bids should II be deemed In
the interest Of the School District 40 to do
W, T, BoURKE.
Secretary Board OF Education.
sas.Nli-d-N
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-13
Cattle Of All Kinds Higher for
Week-Sheep and Lambs
Make Big Jump.
HOGS zoo TO soc HIGHER

Receipts and disposition OF rive stock at
the Union Stock yards. Omaha, Neb.. for
twcnty-four hours ending at o'clock p. m.
yesterday:
cattle-Thero were no cattle Of any con
sequence here today to make market. the
receipts, as usual. being extremely small on
Saturday. For tho week receipts have
also been way under the average for the
last several weeks, due to the Intervention
OF election day. ~ most shippers stayed
home to vote.
At the same time that receipts have been
small. the demand has been active ana
prices have steadily nrmed up, until at the
close Of the week the market on good to
choice cornfed beeves 10 strong to CSC
higher than the close Of last week. Warmed-
up cornfeds are steady, such cattls being
more or less neglected by buyers who prefer
good grassers TO poor cornfeds
Cows and heifers have been active ssitsrs
all the week and they are $50 higher.
Stockers and feeders have been gradually
crawling UP and they are ls@asc higher
than ono week ago.
Quotations on cattle: Good to choice
oornfeds. eio,oo61L1o; fair 70 good corn
feds. N.6oGio.oo; common to fair cornfeds,
se.SoGs.6e; fancy heavy grassers. tt6o@
1000; good 70 choice grass beeves, 1.763
So. fair TO teod grsss e:svss. tsues:is ;
heifers, esso07.ss: good to choice cows.
ts.So@1oo; fair to good cows, eS.7s@66o;
common to fair cows. N2Sokso; good to
choice feeders. ef.se0s.oo; fair to good
feeders, ts7se1.se: common TO fair feed
iLto6s.co stock hsifsrs. $1,000 lis: stock
cows et.0o9s.ko; stock calves, te.ooot.ees
veal calves. ,teooio.se; beef bulls. ,s.tso
$50.
Hess-on vsry first rounds buyers were .
49, k<rA - &~tN,
Shipper and packers succeedsA p getting
Other markets reported sharp advances.
however. and BY the time the buIk Of the
hogs began to move pficsa wsrs w 10 3
loo higher basis, while towards the last end
Of the trade good many sales were made
that were ~ much ~ tooi5c higher. Once
the trade got under way II was active. ana
practically all the early arrivals had cleared
before $50.
The general market was . big dime high
Or, bulk of the offering selling II tt.sBo
eSS. with more than one load - high 81
Ss.So, the top. Prices are now At the high
time Of the week. and are the highest since
ten days ago, showing IN advance Of
quarter 10 In most cases SO over . week
ago while Z few Of the poorer lights have
been slow sellers all week. night hogs have
not - . general thing been the object Of
10 much Discrimination, and acme Of the
more desirable ones show the long end OF
the advance. Best butchers and heaviez,
which were commanding , substantiai pre-
MUM week ago. have On the other hand
not moved up quite 10 much - some other
grndeA k&x
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-13
GRAIN And PRODUCE
Uncertain Futures Make Cash
Wheat Market Quiet and
Lower Prices Prevail.
CORN RECEIPTS ARE LIGHT



The cash wheat market was rather quiet
today on account Of the uncertain condl-
tion OF the future market and wheat prices
generally ruled from steady to ic lower.
The demand for hard winter wheat was
not very active. but there was pretty good
call for durum wheat and buyers were pay
Ing around t.so@isa for good milling
wheat
The No. ? hard wheat sold generally at
Sl.ss1l.s7 and the No, . hard ranged In
price from tl.stdlss with the bulk, Of the
samples going at tl.Sb
The demand for thu lower grades Of wheat
was very slow. the No, grade selling at
fl,s2 and the sample grade selling from
tt,f3Gl.77.
The receipts Of corn were very light and
there was moderately active cash demand
for this cereal at slightly higher prices.
The trade In corn during the early trading
hours was slow. but the sellers let 20 at the
close and most OF tho samples were sold,
tho commercial grades Of white and yellow
corn bringing No and the mixed corn Of
the same grade selling at sac.
The oats market was moderately active
and There was fair cash demand for this
cereal at practically unchanged prices
The trade In rye was very good. while
tho barley market was comparatively Quiet.
Rye was quoted from steady to ko higher
and barley ruled unchanged,
Liverpool elose; Wheat steady; corn. Id
TO ND higher. Js
Primary wheat receipts were i,sa3,ooo
bushels, and shipments $4,000 ushels
against receipts OF 100000 bushels, and
shipmenta or 100000 bushels last year
Primary corn receipts were $4,000
bushels, and shipments $4,000 bushels
against receipts OF $4,000 bushels, and
shipments OF $4,000 bushels last year,
Primary oats receipts were $4,000
bushels. and shipments 5000 bushels
against receipts Of l,bsl,e00 bushels, and
shipments Of l.oI6,ooo bushels laat year,