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The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
Orpet Acquitted
 On Murder Charge

WAUKEGAN, H., July 6.-One of the most sensational murder trials in the history of this state ended here yesterday when William Or pet, the young university student who was accused of killing his sweetheart, was acquitted by the jury which sat on the case, after five hours deliberation. Three bal lots were taken by the jurors, the first showing thatt he jury stood II to one for acquittal.
 Orpet was completely overcome when he heard the verdict. Silently he shook hands with the jurymen. first showing that the jury stood will now go to the country for rest.
 Orpets mother was very calm when the verdict was announced. She, too, shook hands with the jury men. Attorney Wilkerson, for the defense. was fearful in his thanks to the jury as he pressed the hand of each man.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
Alaska Rates To
 Be Investigated

SEATTLE, July 16-Announcc- ment has been made here to the effect that the Interstate Commerce commission will shortly make an ey- tensive and thorough investigation of the rates and regulations of Al aska, The investigation is aimed chiefly at the big carriers operating ships along the coast, but interior Alaska transportation concerns may be made correspondents. The hear ing will probably be held here.
 It is also stated that the commits sion will probe the relations exist ing between the mine owners of Alaska and the railroad and ship ping interests. It is alleged that the transportation companies should re duce their rates fully 50 per cent.
 This is the investigation instituted by Delegate from Alaska James Wickersham.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
Castro Is Barred
 From United States

NEW YORK, July 16-Cipriano Castro. former president of the South American republic of Venezuela, is again being prevented from landing on American soil He arrived here today from Europe. but is being de tained as an alien and objectionable person by the immigration authori ties at Ellis island.
 Castro has been banished from Venezuela now for about ten years. He has tried at various times to effect an entrance into the country, but has always been prevented from doing so.
 His object In trying to get back to Venezuela is to start revolu- tion for the purpose of regaining his lost power. He swears that he will yet get back to his country, and not under an assumed name. either. Each attempt he has made to gain entrance to Venezuela has been under his own name, as he scorns to make even trial at sub terfuge
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
GERMANS START
 PEACE CAMP PA|CN

LONDON, July 16-A report re ceived here from Amsterdam is to the effect that an organized cam paign for peace is just about to be started in Germany under the lead ership of Prince von Wedel. The organization of pacifists Is calling itself the German National Commis- sion and 1t is advertised as begin ming an ''honor" peace campaign.
 The movement is spreading to every part of Germany. It is being looked upon by all Germans. how ever, with suspicion. as it is be- lieved that the movement originated in the British empire.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
Preventing Spread
 Of Infant Trouble

NEW YORK, July 16-The fed eral health officials have now hit upon the plan of keeping children from leaving this city in order to minimize the chance of the epidemic of infantile paralysis spreading to other cities. It is believed, however
 that they are too late, as several cases have already been reported in various cities on the Atlantic coast The authorities have. by their action, kept thousands of children here who would otherwise be taken away from the city by their parents.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
PLAN IS APPROVED.

NEW YORK, July 16.-The execu- tors of the Gould estate, after hav- ing studied over the matter for a length of time. have an- nounced their approval of the reor- scheme of the officers of the Missouri Pacific railroad. It Is therefore probable that the reorga- will take place in the near future as the Goulds are the chief in the road.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
Irish Sympathizer
 I aken In Custody

LONDON, July 16.-LaurenCe Gin nell, an Irish member of parliament and sympathizer with the Sim Feiners in their recent revolution. Is in official custody, charged with aiding and abetting the revolution ists. He was arraigned in the Bow street court today on the charge, to which he pleaded not guilty.
 Scotland Yard men have found evi- dence to the effect that Ginnen re gently visited the Irish prisoners now being detained at Knutsford camp under the name of McFingle He explains his change of name by saying that McFingle in the native Irish tongue is the same as Ginnell.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
ALLIES PLANNING THEIR FINANCES.

LONDON. July 16-Representa- tives of the finance ministers of England, France. Italy and Russia held a joint conference here today in regard to the furnishing of mu- nitions of war to Russia and Italy
 The result was that the intuition makers of England will be given contracts to supply munitions of war to all four powers, while the governments of France and England agree to supply what finances are necessary for carrying on the war.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
l co Successful;
 Kills Himself
MAN GETS EXCITED AND TAKES HIS OWN LIFE AFTER
 COMPLETING DEAL

NEW YORK, July l6.-Paul Smith, aged 32, vice-presldent of the Chalmers Motor Car com pany, committed suicide here to- day by leaping from window on the tenth floor of the Bill more building to the street be- low. Smiths action followed his successful completion of deal involving s6,00O,000 of the company's money, which he was investing for the company.
 It is believed that Smith was suffering from nervous col lapse. He was accidentally shot some time ago in the head, and since his recovery had been acting queerly. When picked up Smiths body was unrecognizable,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
RUSSIANS ADVANCE IN MESOPOTAMIA.

PETROGRAD, July 16-The Rus sians are advancing west of Erze- rum, on the Caucasian front and have captured several important Turkish positions Constantinople reports but varying successes for the Turkish armies. The arrival of the Russians on the Caucasian front has had the effect of keeping the enemy's warships from approach ing the Dardanelles.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
BRITISH TAKE GERMAN TRENCHES.

LONDON, July 16.-The British succeeded in penetrating the third line of German trenches this morn ing north of the Somme in smash ing attack They succeeded in cap turing d German commander ard his staff, an entire regiment of Ba- varian soldiers and the town of Belle vile, in the Basentin woods. They are now menacing au important German position on Martin Puch heights.
 The prisoners captured during the past four days fighting number 10,- GOO. This number is exclusive of those captured by the French, mum bering 25,000.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
FRENCH PREPARE
 TO RENEW FIGHT.

LONDON, July 16.-The French front in eastern France is now quiet The French, however, are preparing strong positions and bring ing up artillery. It is expected that the latest British successes will per init General Foch to begin the Peronne drive, south of the Somme
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
RUSSIAN REPORT OF THE FIGHTikG.

PETROGRAD, July 16.-The Ger mans are determinedly attempting the retirement of the Russians in the Baranovichy district, but unsuccess- fully. The Russian reports state that the Russians launched three successful counter attacks in massed formation, driving back the Ger mans. An artillery duel is now go- ing on there.
 The German offensive movement under General von Hindenberg south east of Riga was repulsed with heavy losses to the attacking fore es The fighting there is now chief ly confined to infantry hand gre nading and artillery,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
CARRANzA MAY YET BE DRIVEN
 FROM MEXICO
VILLA AND ZAPhTA MAY UNITE MEANING DEFEAT OF
 CARRANZA

FL PASO. July l6.-In the opini- on Of the militarists of the United States government who are now watching developments in the Mex can troubles Carranza will go down to sure defeat and will be driven from Mexico if the forces of Pan cho Villa and Emilio Zapata. the two bandit leaders. are ever united For there is absolutely no hope of the Carranzaistas Of Chihuahua quell ing Villa if Zapata moves north ward as he is expected to do. In that event Carranza will be over thrown.
 The fighting between the Villa istas and Carranzaistas south of Parral continues unabated. Villa is securely entrenched at Cerro Gordo The CarranZaistas under General Ra- mos are holding Parral but they are pOwerless to check the banditry which prevails in the surrounding country
 Villa is in full control of the situation as it exists in the state of Torreon. He is recruiting men to his standard every day, forcing those to join who are unwilling to do so.
 BANDIT RAID FEARED.
 COLUMBUS July 16.-American C'alry attachments are being rush ed to various places on the border in the states of New Mexico and Arizona to put down an expected Mexican bandit raid It is reported here that a large force of bandits is being mobilized south of the Arizona and New Mexico lines, their object being to attack American border towns.
 AS consequence of the report all Americans on the border are very uneasy. It is stated that the rendezvous of the bandits was ac- cidentally discovered in the San Simon valley by an American GUS toms rider
 SOLDIERS GET MIXED.
 PRESIDIO, Calf. July 1.-Two American border patrols on the Cal ifornia border fired on each other lat night each mistaking the other for & party of bandits Private Milhoun of the Sixth cavalry, was wounded before the soldiers discov cred their mistake
 SENTENCED TO DEATH.
 LAREDO. July 16.-Four Mexi- ists or Carranzaistas, were yester- day found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to death They were accused of killing Corpo- ral William O'Verlies, of the Four teenth cavalry during the San Ig- nacio raid
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
Longshoremen Will
 Go to Work Tuesday

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16,-After taking a secret ballot here yester- day, 2,500 striking longshoremen agreed, by vote of four to one, to an open shop and to the wages which prevailed before the strike started. They insist, however, that their grievances be submitted to 9 board of arbitration which will make it's report on August l. The men will return to work on Tuesday
 The strikers had already been of fered better proposition in the matter of settling the strike, but re- jected it on account of the fact that they had a million-dollar strike fund. The union officers, at meet ing which preceded the balloting yesterday, strongly advised the ac- ceptance by the strikers of the terms offered them at this time
 TRUCE AT SEATTLE.
 SEATTLE, July 16.-In settling with the striking longshoremen in San Francisco the employers failed utterly to take conditions here and at other points on the coast into con- sideration. It is believed, however, that the partial settlement of af- fairs at San Francisco will have the effect of causing a truce here and that the strikers will return to work under the employers terms.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
ALLIES REPORTS ARE CONTRADICTORY.

BERLIN, July 16.-The allies re- ports of large loss of German planes on the western front during the month of June has been official ly contradicted by the German war office. And in support of it's con tentiOn the German war office asks the allies for a description of the planes and for the names of the pilots On the other hand the war office announces the capture of two allied planes giving the names of the planes and of their pilots.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
Mysterious Fire
 Destroys Arsenal
MAN KILLED AND FiREMEN ARE OVERCOME WHEN NEW YORK
 ARSENAL IS BURNED

man was killed and several fire men were overcome in fire which completely destroyed the New York state arsenal yester- day The origin of the fire is a complete mystery. and thor ough investigation of the affair is to be made by both state and federal officials.
 The loss to the state by the fire is several hundred thousand dollars. The burned building contained fully 500.000 rounds of ammunition for small arms. in addition to large num- Der of guns and other military equipment belonging to the state militia
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
ITALY MAY DECLARE
 WAR ON THE GERMANS
Italian Newspapers Urge Government Avenge German nsul War Declaration Being Consideed 1eavy Fighting All
 Fronts Repoted-~EngEsh Think End of War Near.

ROME, July 16.-Italy Is now seriously considering declaration of war against Germany. The news papers are urging the new cabinet to immediately aVenge certain Ger man insults and the people of the country seem as faVorably inclined toward war with Germany as with Austria
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
"WlCk" ENDORSED

SEWARD, July 16.-The Anchor age Republicans have elected their delegates to the divisional conven- tion which is to be held here soon The delegates will attend the con vention with instructions to endorse the present delegate James Wick ersham, as the Republican candidate The Republican situation at Anchor age is fully controlled by Charles E. Heron, editor of the Anchorage Times
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
PARALYSIS ON COAST
Seward Lot Sale
 Is Now Going On

SEWARD, July 16.-The Ballaine brothers are now advertising the sale of 220 lots in the Ballaine ad- dition to Seward. The lots may be paid for by the purchasers in 25 payments extending over four years time. Many people are coming here from Anchorage to purchase lots. while Seattle capitalists are also represented among the purchasers.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
WILHELM IS NOT
 so AARD-HEARTED,

BERLIN, July 16.-Kaiser Wilhelm has graciously consented to pardon Privates Shaugnessy, Parker and Hastings, who were sentenced to ten years hard labor for attacking German sentry in camp where they were prisoners, and making their escapes. The three soldiers, who are British, were recaptured in Belgium shortly after they made their escape
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
Must Keep Record
 Of Booze Bought
MUST KEEP RECORD

SEWARD. July 16.-The federal authorities here have issued an or der prohibiting the saloons selling liquor to be taken from the premis, es without recording the name of the purchaser and the amount of liquor purchased The order goes into effect immediately.
 The order has been issued for the purpose of enabling the authorities to trace bootleggers along the rail road. The penalty of non-observance of the order by any saloon keeper, will be the forfeiture of the saloon license.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
BRITISH AEROPLANES DID GOOD WORK.

LONDON, July 16.-Although han dicapped by cloudy weather, which kept the air navigators from seeing wGat they were doing to great extent, a fleet of British aeropianes today succeeded in derailing a Ger man military train by blowing up the railroad tracks with bombs They also destroyed three Fokkers and three biplanes.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
TRYING TO TAKE
 BlEAtJME pl ATEAlj

works on the Bipaume plateau are the objective of the present attack which is being made on the Ger mans by the British. A lull is shortly expected north of the Somme, in order that the British may await the arrival of heavy guns, which will be the third phase of the battle.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
REPORTS RECEIVED ARE CONTRADICTORY.

LONDON, July 16.-Vienna dis patches received here today raise the question of which force. the Austrian or Russian, is in posses sion of the strategically important position of Delatyn a railway june tion west of Kolomea. Dispatches from Petrograd claim that the place has been captured by the Russians, while the Vienna dispatch asserts
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
"Blind Piggers" and
 Gamblers are Fined

SEWARD, July 16.-Several blind pigs and five pool rooms at Anchor age were raided last week by fed eral officials. The pool room pro prietors were arrested on the charge of allowing gambling to be carried on in their places of business. All of the blind piggers" and the pool room men pleaded guilty, being fined from $100 to S400 each.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
TURKS SURRENDER TO ARABIAkS.

CAIRO Egypt, July 16-The Ara bian troops fighting under the Brit ish flag have succeeded in capturing the holy Mohammedan city of Mec- ca from the Turks, who surrendered the place without a fight. It is un- derstood that the Arabians intend to proclaim their independence of Tur- key
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
AUSTRIANS AND ITALIANS FIGHTING.

LONDON, July .16.-Reports re ceived here indicate that fierce fight ing is the order of the day on the Austro-Italian front. It is claimed in dispatches received here from Rome that the Italian forces have carried by storm the Austrian po- sitions at the entrance of Posina.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
AUSTRIANS LOSE TO ITALIANS.

ROME, July 16.-The Italian fore es have been very successful in the Adige district. The Austrians attempted several counter attacks when their trenches were taken from them, but all were unsuccess- full
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
GER MANY SAYS IT ISN'T so.

BERLIN, July 16-The army of Prince Leopold has succeeded in driving back the Russians in the Skrobowa district Fifteen hundred Russians were taken prisoners, The situation on the Stokhod river re- mains unchanged.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
RUSSIANS WIN NEW POSITIONS.

PETROGRAD, July 16.-The Rus sians have been successful in sey- eral terrific encounters with the Germans in the Skrobowa district. They have driven the Germans back steadily. until now they are occu- pying some important positions which were formerly in German posses sion
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
coNvoYlNG DEUTSCHLAND,

PHILADELPHIA, July 16-The torpedo boat destroyers D"ayton and Paulding left port here today under sealed orders, their destination be- ing unknown. It is believed how ever, that they have been detailed to convoy the German merchant sub marine Deutschland, which will sail within the next few days from Hampton Roads, to a safe distance off the Atlantic coast.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17

that the Russians were repulsed when they attempted to storm the Aus trian positions at Delatyn.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-17
Seward Is Planning
 Civic Improvements

SEWARD July 16.-The Seward city council has let contracts for clearing mile of new streets through the still unsettled portion of the townsite and will also short ly build eight blocks of new side walks. The city has also undertak- en the strengthening out of Lowell creek, which runs through the town. The latter is being done to pre- vent, if possible, the encroachment of the stream upon private property
 PARALYSIS ON COAST.
 LOS ANGELES. July 16-Leon- ard Peterson, youthful Utah guards man, disembarked from troop train at San Bernardino today with both legs paralyzed. Infantile pa ralysis is feared in his case, as the physicians say his symptoms are much the same as those to be found among New York children Peterson is but IT years of age.
Evening star., 1916-08-07

Swift & Company's Sales of Beef In
Washington d. C., for the week ending
saturday, Aug 3. averaged as follows:
Domestic beef, 1913 cents per pound
Evening star., 1916-08-07
FASHIONS

The sketch shows a group of fall hats.
Velvet is the foundation fabric for each.
but Frightening touches of white or
color are featured on all of them.
The lace-draped model is extremely
smart and dressy@ 1t is of black velvet
faced with white taffeta or faille silk.
The lace is arranged in a high bow Il
the back. and the mantilla ends. draped
about the throat and shoulders, give
the hat very Spanish suggestion. The
full crown model has as trimming g
touch an ornament of bright-hued
beads, and the very becoming poke
shaped hat also of velvet Of dark hue.
is faced underneath with georgette
crepe in a pastel shade. The band of
fur which encircles the crown is further
embellished with small colored ribbon
roses.
Hats covered in satin or faille silk are
among the early fall models featured,
and combinations of velvet and felt are
seen. Napoleon and directoire hats and
the picturesque Gainsborough are all
to be favorites in the coming season.
Evening star., 1916-08-07

White hats OF velvet. felt. plush. etc.
will be popular for early fall wear. In
colors, black, dark brown and navy will
lead, but purple, dark red and soft
gray will also be popular Although the
hats themselves will be rather subdued
as to coloring they will be given a wide
variety of bright trimming touches.
metal motifs of various types being
shown. together with velvet fruit and
flowers in rich coiorings and ribbon
ruches and pompons.
AS to size. comparatively few small
shapes are shown so far, the tendency
being to favor the medium and large
Wide roll-brimmed sailors will be
smart for very early fall wear
Furs will play an exceedingly i'm
,ortant part in the decoration OF late
fall and winter millinery. Fancy
feather effects. wings. quills. breasts
and entire birds will be highly IA
vored.
Ostrich plumes are shown on some Of
the large picture hats Of the distinctly
dressy class: but manufacturing mill
liners seem little doubtful as yet in
regard to the probability of a season
long vogue for ostrich.
II is being tried out: but time alone
viii determine the extent and strength
Of its popularity. Not until the retail
shops begin to feature fall and winter
millinery in earnest and are thus en-
abled to tell what Is being bought can
the question of ito he or not to be" as
applied to ostrich plumes be settled.
/ The models shown in the sketch are
classed as of the early fall millinery
crop. but fnasmuch as fair femininity
has elected to wear velvet hats in July
and August they are commended as
suggestions for her present guidance.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
Keeping Food Cool Without Ice.

If you have fairly good cellar you
may keep food and drink cool by setting
them on the cellar bottom and cover
ing the dishes with wet cloths. which,
by evaporation. hasten the process of
cooling. An improvised refrigerator
may be made by placing on top of an
ordinary box a wire-covered lid. Place
this receptacle in the cellar. filled with
food, and there will be no danger from
flies or mice. Line the box with clean
paper and renew as often as 1t becomes
soiled.
A cold storeroom may also be built
in a cellar There must be a passage
to admit outside air, and the door
must fit closely. so as to keep out the
warm air of the cellar. If a window is
removed to provide the passage for
outside air. care should be taken to
have wire netting put in the frame to
keep out animals. and the netting
should be covered with muslin to ex-
clude dust There may be set up in
the closet as many shelves as you
need, and hoops from which to hang
meat.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
The Least Discomfort.

There are two fashions which are be-
ing exploited by all those who defy
both the calendar and the thermom-
eter. One is the choice of velvet
Jacket with a white satin skirt: the
other is velvet skirt with thin
white blouse.
If the jacket is chosen it is squareiy
cut. with something of the boylshness
of blazer. Its pockets. cuffs and col
is fastened with large and expensive
carved pearl buttons.
If the velvet skirt is chosen II is en-
tirely plain. without an obvious open
ing and narrow enough to be comfort
able. 1t entirely defes the fashions
from which we are escaping. such as
panniers, pleats. ruches and godet
flares. and in it's simplicity IT resenl-
bles the sport skirts of white duck
which women wore half a dozen years
ago. IT.. r;.s
The blouse that this skirt carries
with it is made after the peasant OF
Russian manner, and has none OF the
simplicity of the skirt.
The sketch shows this costume re
Gently worn by a well dressed girl
The black velvet skirt is topped oy
Russian blouse of white chinon anu
lace with a bit of black satin passed
around the front above the waist 10
show a small vest below the Dust
The collar is lined with black VelFet
and the lace is used as bands at hem,
armhole and wrists.
With this costume went laFe.
white sailor hat, lined with black Fei-
vet and white silk stockings, Win
white and black slippers