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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
Carranzistas Not in Good Spirit.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Late this afternoon state issued from the War Department office which stated that whe BrgGen Pershing has reported that the Car have shown cooperative spirit from time to time there has been very little cooperative activity the part of the officials of the defacto government
 "The order issued today sending troops to the bo der made upon the joint recommendation of Ma-Gen Scott and MajGen Funston This recommendation with significance connection with the conferences between MaGen Scott and War Minister Obregon These confer ences continue to be held"
 The office refused discuss the results of the rences the border simply making the statement that War Minister Obreeon awaiting word from Gen. Carranza.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
c. Q. GARFIELD MAKES PURCHASE OF VALUABLE
 PROPERTY IN JUNEAU

C. D. Garfield. of the local U. s. customs house. purchased tract "A" Gold Belt addition from F. ). Wet trick this morning. The property has an S0-foot frontage on Gold Belt ave nue and 100 feet on Seventh street. Mir Garfield already owns the prop erty adjoining that purchased today and now has the largest tract or Gas tineau Heights. Mr. Garfield will sub-divide the land into three large view lots.
 The deal today was made through the office of Larsen & Logan and 1t is understood that S2.2OO was paid for the property.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
Secretary of War Baker Makes Statement.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Secretary of War Baker this af ternoon following statement "The outbreak in the Big district the Rio Grande has far further phasized the danger of similar along long border for that President Wilson has called out militia from three states and directed them report to MaGen Frederick Funston, who will them to stations along the border for patrol duty
 n addition that additional regiments of the army infantry been directed proceed to the bor Such other further arrangements will be made as found necessary the complete security of the people of the United States against similar character occurred at Glenn Springs"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
SNOW STORM MARS
 TANANA's eREAK.Up

FAIRBANKS. May 4.-The annual breakup of the Panama river. which has been icebound since last fall, took place here at .1:4O ?. m. today. A blinding snow storm was raging marring the usual spectacle features connected with the first movement of the great ice sheet. and the annual wrecking of the middle span of the Turner street bridge connecting Gar den island with tho business section. Navigation will open as soon as the river is clear. Seattle Post-Intelli- gencer)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
MILITIA OF THREE STATES CALLED OUT
FEAR ALASKA MUSTER WADA
 IS MURDERED

LOS ANGELES, May o. Jujiro Wada, the noted Alaska musher has disappeared from the city and cir- cumstances has caused belief to ex- lst that he has been murdered.
 Wada was called on the telephone at his hotel a few days ago and told to prepare himself for death. The man at the other end of the line told Wada that his body would be thrown into the bay.
 Wada, on the advice of his many friends here. armed himself. He dis appeared yesterday morning and has not been seen since. The police are Investigating.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09

 IS VERDICT IN
 SHOOTING CASE


 "That Peter Loreuzen met death from a rifle shot wound inflicted by a party whose identity was not fully established and that the unidentified man In turn met death from rifle shot wound inflicted by Harry LOT enzen. who acted in self-defense."
 The above verdict was returned by che corners jury this afternoon after Investigating the details of the shooting tragedy at William Henry bay last Sunday. The unknown man was partially Identified by Gudmund Jensen as Al Lu1man, from Wind. ham bay. but the Identification was not complete and the jury was left in doubt as to the mans real identi- ty.
 The details of the tragedy as re- yealed by the testimony show that the man first appeared at the cabin on Friday night. never having been seen before by either of the Loren zen boys. He stayed with them un- tn g o'clock that evening. but re- fused their invitation to stay all night
 While following their trap liae on Saturday the Lorenzen boys mot the man again on the beach in the pour ing rain and he then told them he was going to walk to Juneau and would write Co them from here. They thought at the time that he was queer. but did not pay any particular attention to him
 On Sunday. Harry Lorenzen was working in a small garden near the house and Peter was Inside shaving. Harry saw the man leaving the beach to enter the house and a sec ond later heard @ shot He ran around the rear side of the house, looked in. Peter was lying on the floor dead. He watched the man leave the house and go to a nearby creek.
 Harry stepped inside the cabin and secured his gun. As he turned to- wards the door again, the other man appeared with his gun pointed to- wards him.
 Harry Lorenzen shoteonce and then, as his rifle was unreliable, slammed the door shut and threw another shell into the gun. When he opened the door. the other man was standing in front of the door with his finger on the trigger of the gun, which was pointed at Lorenzen. Lorenzen fired and the man fell in front of the door.
 Pictures of the scene taken by the U. s. coroner and the shells from the guns were introduced as evi- dence. The stranger used Q 5o-cali- bre U. s. Winchester. and an empty shell from that gun was found on the floor of the cabin where the man stood when he fired at Peter Lorenzen. The two shells from the sos Savage. which was the gun used by Lorenzen, were found near the door of the cabin.
 United States Commissioner Mar shall and Deputy Marshal Kildall re turned from the scene Of the shoot ing last night They brought the bodies of the two dead men and Harry Iorenzen accompanied them here.
 Lorenzen Funeral Tomorrow
 The funeral of Peter Lorenzen will be held tomorrow morning at 10 O. clock from c. w Young's chapel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
FRENCH BELIEVE THAT THE
 VERDUN CAMPAIGN ENDING

NEW YORK. May s.-A London cable says that French military crit ics are already beginning to believe that the German campaign against Verdun is virtually at an end Heavy German batteries in considerable number. according to Paris advices. have been withdrawn from Verdun and sent to distant point on the British front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
AMERICAN NOTE NOW
 IN BERLIN

WASHINGTON. May s.-The status between Germany and the United States remains today the same as for meriy. Secretary Lansing stated that he had received cable advice from Ambassador Gerard that the Ameri- can reply to the German note had been received and would be deliver ed Go the German government some time tonight or as soon as it was de- coded
 German Note Sent.
 WASHINGTON. May s.-The reply to the German note was cabled last night Co Berlin by Secretary Of State lansing. Ambassador Gerard was in- structed to smake delivery at once. The note is as follows:
 The imperial governments note of May 4th. has received careful con- sideration. especially noted as indi eating the imperial governments pur- pose concerning the future.
 The imperial government says that it is prepared to do the utmost Co confine the operations of war to belligerents fighting forces and Is determined to impose upon all It's commanders at sea limitations Of the recognized rules of international law throughout. most of which has lapsed since the imperial government an- nounced It's submarine policy. Febru- ary 4. 1915. and which policy Is now happily abandoned.
 "The United States has been con- stantiy guided and restrained by motives Of friendship in its patient efforts to bring about an amieable settlement of critical questions aris- ing from that policy.
 To Rely on Execution.
 Accepting the imperial govern menes declarations Of its abandon ment of a policy which so seriously menaced the good relations between the two countries. the United States win rely upon scrupuious execution henceforth ol the imperial govern ments altered policy. Such will re- move the principal danger to the in- corruption Of good relations existing between the United States and Ger many.
 The United States feels the ne- cessity to state that it takes it for granted that the imperial German government does not intend to imply that the maintenance of its newly announced policy is. In any way con tingent upon the course or results Of diplomatic relations between the United States and any other belilg- ereut. notwithstanding certain pas sages in the imperial governments note that might make 1t appear sus- ceptlble of that construction
 U. S. Policy Unchanged.
 ITO avoid any misunderstanding. the United States in it's negotiations with the imperial government. can not for a moment entertain. much less discuss. the suggestion that re- spect by the German naval authority for the rights Of the citizens Of the United States upon the high seas, should. in any way, or the slightest degree. be made contingent upon the conduct of any other gov ernmont in anording to rights of neu- trais and non-combatants.
 "The responsibility in such matters gre single. not jointly and absolute and not relative"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
NO LABORERS
 ARE WANTED
 AT ANCHORAGE

ANCHORAGE. May 9.-The follow ing notice was issued by the Alaska Engineering Commission today and was sent Co the various newspapers along the coast Of Southeastern and Southwestern Alaska and also to var ious cities in the states:
 .sThe Alaska Engineering commis- sion desires to advise those interested that there is an ample supply of la Dor, both skilled and unskilIed at Anchorage to meet an present de- mands and prospective requirements for several weeks to come It Is in. advisable for any more iaborers or mechanics to come to Anchorage with the idea of securing employment. When more men are required. this office will take pleasure in notifying the various Alaskan coast towns to that effect.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
oerman'e Nlaht Attaek.

PARIS, May 9.-After violent bonn bardmeut of the French positions on Hm No. SO4 on the Verdun front. the Germans attempted to advance at o'clock this morning.
 The war office announced this alter noon that the attack was repulsed completely
 French counter attacks east of the Mouse drove the Germans from cer- tain positions which they had cap tured. The Germans are using gas whenever possible and German aero planes are dropping gas and incen- diary bombs upon the allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
STEAMER MOVEMENTS and Mall Information
NoW NoRrA RouNn.
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NOW NORTH BOUND. Spokane is due from the south early tomorrow morning. AI-Ki is due form the south Satur. day. Princess Sophia is due from the south tomorrow morning. Farragut is due from the south Thursday night. Humboldt is due Friday morning.
 SCHEDULED sAlLlNos. Dolphin was billed to sail from Seat tie today. Alaska is due to sail from Seattle to- morrow. Prince John is due to sail from Ru. pert Thursday noon. City of Seattle is due to sail from Seattle Thursday.
 SOUTH BOUND sAlLlNGs Jefferson Is due southbound tomor- row. Alameda sailed south from cordoya at o'clock last night Due to- morrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
AMERICAN sHlPYARDs
 HAVE BROKEN RECORD

NEW YORK, May 9. - American shipyards in the first quarter of 1916 for the first time in years led the British yards The American yards launched 17S merchant yes. sells of 9446i-gross tons, while the British yards launched 69 vessels of SO,591 gross tons
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
RAILROAD EMPLoYEs TO
 GET FULL PAY WHILE
 ON MILITARY DUTY

COLUMBUS. N M., May 9.-Em- ployees of the Erie Railroad who belong to the Ohio National Guard win be allowed full pay while on mill tary duty and their vacations will not be shortened. Adjutant General M. p. Hugh, was notified today by J. D. Brown, of Cleveland. assistant passenger agent of the road
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
REV. BUCHANAN WILL
 MAKE HOME IN siTKA

Superintendent of Missions Rev. James F. condit, Rev. David Wag goner and Rev. Geo Beck from Rake, accompanied Rev. R. N. Buchanan and family on the Lois this after noon on their way to Sitka where Rev Buchanan has been called to take charge of the Presbyterian church. The other three members of the party expect to be gone about ten days before returning to Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
CRUISER HALTs U. s. SHIP

HAVANA May s.-The Southern steamer chalmette, which ar rived here from New Orleans, reports that on Saturday morning It met the Australian cruiser Sydney which stopped it by a shot across the bow. The cruiser sent an officer on board, who examined the ship's papers and passengers and then permitted the steamer to proceed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
PLANS TO BOOST SUFFRAGE

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, May g. - Plans to boost the woman's suf- frage movement in Indiana through the centennial celebration to be held here in October have been vetoed by the committees in charge.
 The women of the state will have a large part in arranging for the celebration. but the committees are opposed Co any scheme that will play up the suffrage issue.
 Elaborate plans are being perfect ed for the centennial.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
GREECE WILL NOT
 PERMIT RAILROADS
 TO CARRY ALLIES

ATHENS. May 9.-Greece will not permit her railroads to carry troops for the allies. This statement was made in answer to the German warn ing that such would be considered as an unfriendly act Premier Skoulou- dis said: Greece would prefer to blow up the railroad bridges and tnnnels.r
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
GOVERNMENT OF
 SWEDEN DEMANDS
 LARGE APPROPRIATIONS

COPENHAGEN. May 9.-The swed- ish government has asked Riksdag for 4O.OO0,0OO- kroner for the army, 12.250.O00 for the navy. and 100000 for hastening the construction of de- stroyers and submarines. total Of about $15,250, ,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
APRIL PRODUCTION OF
 BUTTE AND SUPERIOR

BUTTE. Mont, May 9.-The April production of Butte & Superior was f6 300. .OOO pounds of zinc concentrates 325,OOO ounces of silver and 27O,OOO pounds oflead. The recoveries were 9S per cent, and the tonnage of the ore was 54,OO0, concentrates amount ing to 15,7OO tons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
MAY OBSERVE INDIAN DAY

COLUMBUS. O.. March 9.-The people of ohio are asked to observe American Indian Day May 1S, in a let ter received by Governor Willis from Red Fox James, of New York City, who belongs to the Blackfeet tribe of Indians of Montana. Twenty-four governors have indorsed the idea of having a day set aside in honor of the American Indian
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
FOREIGN CAPITAL TO BUILD REFINERY FOR
 SUGAR IN JAmAciA

KINGSTON. Jamaica. May e.- A Newfoundland financier- will raise capital for a sugar refinery at Kings ton. to handle a large output Ameri- can interests are negotiating for the erection of sugar centrals on the east side of the island
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
lNVENTs cAReUREToR;
 IS JOY FOR AUToIsTs

ROCHESTER,, N. r.. May 9.-Hen- " NJ. Relchenbach has invented a carburetor which 1t is claimed uses a low quantity of fuel and gives an increased mileage of about 50 per cent. A contract has just been sign ed with an automobile manufacturer for the use of the devise on 10000 cars.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09

 FIGH TING
 IN VERDUN

PARIS, May 9.-After seventy-eight days battle the Germans are making new attacks before verdun with for. midable army. The fighting is al. most of the equal in violence that characterized the battles raging dur ing the early part of March. The Germans seemed to have been great iy reinforced
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
SEIZED leEL PAPERS
 PROVE WON PAPENs GUILT

PROVIDENCE, R. l., May 9. The Journal understands from re. sponsible sources that the seized pa pers of Capt. von Igel prove the guilt of Capt. von Papen, Hans Tauscher as well as many others. including German government offic- ials at Berlin, of an attempt to de- stroy the Welland canal, the DuPont power mill explosions, dock fires and intuition ship wrecks. The de structlon of the United States gov ernment buildings was planned over q wear ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
HUNDRED ARMoRED
 AUTOS ARE ORDERED
 BY THE GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The Unit ed States government has ordered one hundred armored autos from the Locomobile Company of America, at Bridgeport. Conn Each auto .will carry two machine guns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
GROWING CEREALS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES ARE
 IN SPLENDID SHAPE

ROME. May S.-The International Institute Of Agriculture reports that growing cereals in Italy. Rumania. and Egypt are generally satisfac- tory" in Switzerland. England. Jap an and Algeria"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
GAR SHORTAGE FELT
 BY FRUIT SHIPPERS

WASHINGTON May 9.-1'he ser ious car shortage throughout the en- tire country is beginning to be felt by shippers and distributors of early fruit and vegetables the Commerce Commission announces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
J. p. MORGAN WILL BE CALLED AS WITNESS
 ON PUBLIC SERVICE

NEW YORK. May 9.-J. F. Nor gan will be called as Q witness about the middle of May in the in- vestigation Of the New York Public Service corporations being conducted by the Thompson legislative com mittee
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
PLoTTER FAY IS
 GIVEN FOUR YEARS
 IN THE PENiTENTlARY

NEW YORK. May 9.-Robert Fay, former lieutenant in the German army. convicted of conspiring to de- stroy munition ships. and convicted yesterday, was sentenced today to four years at Atlanta.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
MeAr SCARE IN sERLIN

LONDON. May s.-The vorwaerts, of Berlin, is quoted in Reuter- dis path from Amsterdam, as saying the most significant development Is stead fly advancing prices of meat and the scarcity Of all commodities:
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
FIve of Grew perIehed.

QUEENSTOWN, May 9.-Ameri. can Consul Frost states that five of the crew perished when the cymric was torpedoed.
 LONDON May 9.-Early last night Lloyds received word that the Gym ric. loaded with freight and bound from New York to Liverpool had met with an accident and was in danger of going down Later in the night a wireless was received stat ing that the Cymric has been struck by a torpedo.
 The steamer had no passengers aboard but carried crew o6 214 men.
 Among the cargo packages were several hundred tons Of ammunition, according to adyices received from New York.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
CANADIAN LOAN TO
 HELP THE RAILROADS

OTTAWA. May e.-The Canadian Northern and the Grand Trunk Pa clflc railways are to be tided over their difficulties by a direct Cam adian loan. The lines some time ago applied for aid.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
iNTERNE0 GERMAN SHIPS TO BE USED
 BY CHILE TRADE

BERLIN. May g. - Germany has acceded to the petition of Chile to allow three German steamers now in Chilean ports to be used for travel along the coast of Chile
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
HOUSE REFUSES TO
 CONCUR ON BILL FOR
 LARGER ARMY FORGE

WASHINGTON, May 9.-By vote of 221 to 142 the House has refused to concur to the Senate amendment to the army brl providing for reg ular standing army of 25OO00,
 WASHINGTON. May 9.-President Wilson today nominated Eugene E.. Reed, of New Hampshire, to be a member of the Philippine commission succeeding Clifton l.. Riggs.
 WASHINGTON. May 9.-The Dem ocrats of the Senate today decided to adopt the House Philippine bill yielding altogether the Clarke nde- pendence amendment which the House so decisiyely defeated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
Fort LawtOn Troops Ordered South.

SEATTLE May 9-The battalion of the 14th Infantry stationed at Fort Lawon this forenoon ordered to the Mexican border Entranng started immediately But for the border trouble the Fort Lawton troops would have been ordered to Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. May e.-Alaska Gold closed today at 20%.
 American Zinc at 90%.
 Butte and Superior at 915k. Chino at 52z.
 Ray at 22%.
 Utah Copper at so.
 Alaska Juneau at 9%.
 Copper is firmer. Electrolytic is nearby and nominal quotations for August and later are 2S%@sO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
KING GEORGE IS NOW COLLECTING PERIODICALS
 ISSUED IN TRENCHES

LONDON, May 9.-King George is making a collection of trench period icals issued for private circulation by the men at the various fronts
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
LARGE FORGE
 IS RUSHED TO
 MEXICAN LINE

WASHINGTON May 9--President Wilson issued der this morning which called the militia of Texas Arizona Mexico The militia will join the regular army forces and assist in dealing with the border situation.
 Two additional regular army regiments have also been or dered to the Mexican border.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
KAISER DESIRES NO
 BREAK WITH U. S.

NEW YORK. May s.-Karl H. von wiegland in the World says: "The Kaiser. ! am informed, told Mir. Ger ard he wanted neither war nor a dip iomatic break with America. but earnestly and sincerely desired that friendly relations existing between the two countries since the days of Frederick the Great should not be broken.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
RUSSIA PLANS NO
 ACTIVITY IN CHINA

LONDON, May 9.-A Times spec ial correspondent has official Petro- grad information that Russia contem- plates nc activity in China in de. fance of the "open door," It is de- clared Japan and Russia are con stantly exchanging views on ques- tions of mutual interest. but no for. nal agreement harmful to foreign interests is under disucsslon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
BIG SHIP
 TORPEDOED
 GOES DOWN

LONDON, May 0.-The White Star liner Cymrlc. torpedoed some time yesterday. sank this morning at 8 o'clock while attempting to reach the Irish coast. This statement was made by the admiralty and confirmed by Lloyds
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
New Mexico MiIitia Is Ready.

SANTE FE May 9-The militia of New Mexico number ing HOO men, ready and enan for the border within twenty-four hours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
Other Regiments Received Marshing Orders.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-This forenoon orders s- sued for the 18th infantry Pattsbug the Srd infantry at Madison Barracks and the 21st infantry at Vancouver Bar racks to leave immediately for the border
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
Carranza Approves Tentative Protocol.

WASHINGTON, May Especial United States Agent Rodgers in Mexico City, has eegraphed the State De- partmen that President Caanza has indicated his approval of the tentative border protocol understood that matter practically concluded by MaGen Scott and Minister Obregon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
DRUNKENNESS DROPS
 IN GREAT BRITAIN
 SINCE WAR STARTED

LONDON, May 9.-There is 50 per cent. less drunkenness and disorder in Great Britain than before the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
SUPREME COURT IS
 TAKING SHORT RECESS

WASHINGTON. May s.-The su- preme Court announced a short re- cess to May %.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
German Submarine Explodes.

AMSTERDAM. May 9.-A German submarine exploded off varna, ac- cording to advices received here to- day from Berlin. A destroyer saved most of the divers crew. No par ticulars were given as to the cause of the explosion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
BRITISH
 DIVER IS
 BLOWN UP

BERLIN, May s.-The British sub. marine E-S1 was sunk by gun fire from German warship or the West Horn Reef on the West Coast of Denmark. according to an official statement made today. It is reported that the crew were either killed by the shots or were drowned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09

Everyday reads The Daily Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-09
Signed,
FREDERICK MEARs."

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