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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
ADMIRAL EVANS ARRIVES
 AND SAILS SOUTH TODAY

In command of Captain Glasscock, the steamer Admiral Evans arrived from the west at cwo o'clock this af- ternoon and sailed for the south shortly afterward. The officers of the Evans report Q pleasant trip, with the exception of a little wind near Kodiak. The Evans has 700 tons of copper ore from Fidalgo Bay and LaTouche.
 The arrivals from Westward points on the Evans were: Lieut.. Mehai1y- George vingar. Ben c. Delzelle, F. E. Parsons. Deputy Marshal Lucy. Joe Pelerin. Glen C. Darlington, Miss Sophia Peterson, and N. c. Vestal
 Those leaving were Peter Fuhrk- en. for Seattle; Martin Kildall, Tom S. Ellsmore, for Petersburg; W. B. Troyer. c. W. Smith and Capt R. D. Davis. for Ketchlkan
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
FOREIGN TRADE OF UNITED STATES TO
 BE IN BILLIONS

WASHINGTON, April f. - Tho United States Department of Com merce in e statement issued yester- day estimated that the exports Of the United States for the year ending June 30 will pass the four billion dollar mark, exceeding the Q world breaking record of the year ending June 30, 1915, by approximately ST. 25O,OOO,OOO.
 The estimate also places the bal ance of trade for the current year in favor of the United States at moro than S2,OOO,0OO.OOO as against Q rec ord last year of $1.094.419.6OO. which up until that time was several hun dred millions greater than any other nation had ever made.
 These figures indicate O total for eign trade for the United States for the year that will pass S6,OOO,O0O,- 900 in value, or $2,5OO.OOO,OOO greater than any nation has ever achieved in the past.
 It is further estimated that by adding to the balance of trade tho money saved to tho United States by the discontinuance of foreign travel. interest and dividends saved on securities repurchased since war began. interest and dividends on foreign investments made sinco the beginning of the war, and on ex- change profits, the United States has made Q relative gain this year of more than s3OOO,OOO,0OO.
 It is stated, further, that this great trade would have been greater had 1t not been for shortage of ves- sells to transport millions of dollars worth of products that arc in ware houses and unloaded cars awaiting
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
TWO HUNDRED DEAD OR INJURED WHEN
 FACTORY EXPLODFS

LONDON. April 4.-An explosion, which ls declared to have been ac. cldental. occurred in the powder fac tory in Kent last Saturday. Two hundred were either killed or seri- ously injured. The Admiralty an. nounces that the disaster was abso- iutely unavoidable.
 Unofficial reports claim, however, that the explosion was caused by bombs which were dropped from a Zeppelin early in the forenoon. This version places an entirely different aspect on the recent raids showing that the German air crafts have not confined operations exclusively to the night time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
MILITIA CALLED OUT TO QUELL 4
 RELIGIOUS RIOT

HAvERHILL. Mass. April {. - A meeting called at the city hall Hast night to discuss state aid for sec. tarian schools wound up in riot. Heads were smashed and the trouble spread to the streets where 1t con- tinued. Riots suddenly sprung up all over the city and shortly after midnight the militia was called out by orders of tho Mayor The meet ing was regarded as anti-Cathollc. Today order prevails. although the militia is patrolling the streets,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
SEARCH
 OF MAIL WILL
 BE CONTINUED

WASHINGTON. April 1.-The Al. lies have replied to the American government on tho complaint made regarding the searching of mall. Through Sir Cecil sprlng-Rlce, Brit ish Ambassador Extraordinary and Plonopotcntiary. the Allies state that they have Q perfect right to search an mail. Furthermore, they will con. tinue to do SO. To substantiate their claims that contraband of war is be- Ing sent by mail they point to rub Der contained In the parcels post which has been found in large quan- titles
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
WILL
 LAST ONE
 YEAR MORE

LONDON. April 4.-ln ihe opening speech on the budget in the House of Commons today, Reginald McKen- ma, Chancellor of the ExcheQuer said today that it was assumed that the war would last during the whole Of the present fiscal year
 Chancellor McKenna entered in- to an exhaustive discussion of the finances. He made detailed state ment of the cost of the war to date and estimated the running expenses of the government based on tue pre- vlous expenditures.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
VILLISTAS
 READY FOR
 SURRENDER

ToRREoN, Mexico, April 4.-een- erai caultto Reyes, commander Of the Villa forces In thls locality, wants to surrender. Gen. Reyeo has cent a communication to General Trevlno, carranza's commander, oi- ferlng to surrender his entire com mand if given amnesty. Thls lnfor- nation was given out today by Gen. Trevlno and transmitted to Mexico
 City and other places where Car ranza's Cabinet members are located
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
BIC NATIONS TO HAVE
 HUNDREDS OF AIRCRAFT
 WITHIN NEXT FEW YEARS

LONDON. April 4.-Noel Pember- ton-BiIling. recently elected to Par Hament, declares that within the next few years the big nations will possess from 100000 to 100000 aero planes, with which the sky would be blackened. Even the smaller na- tions, unable to afford battleships, would be able. he said, to maintain fleets of aircraft, which cost only from $500 to $1OOO apiece.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
DEMOCRATS SWEEP
 BUTTE ELECTIONS
BUTTE, AIt

BUTTE, Mont. April 4.-The city election yesterday resulted in an overwhelming victory for the Demo ocratic ticket. The Socialists. who have had control of the City Coun- cil for several years were swept out of power. The Democrats elected eight members of the Council, and will have two to one majority in the new city government. The union labor vote was generally Democratic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
 MAKING A
 DEM AND

COPENHAGEN. April 4.--The Nor. wegian government has requested the German government to investigate whether German submarines are re- sponnible for the torpedoIng of Q large number of Norwegian ships that have been destroyed within the past few days. The Norwegians are becoming morose as 1t Is reported that many of the ships sunk have gone down with many of the crews unaccounted for.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
i0LL AND MASSES
 ARMY

ROME, April 4.-WirelesS reports received from Zurich state that FloI- land has closed her German frontier and has massed all of her available forces there. This follows closely tho announcement Of iast Saturday when lt was stated that Holland had call ed for an extraordinary sesslon Of her congress and that an leaves of absence Of both navy and army had been recalled.
 LONDON, April 4. -- The report from Rome regarding Holland did not cause much surprise here. It has been known for several weeks that tho tension between Holland and Germany was near breaking point on account of ihe recent loss of Dutch steamers which were sup posed to have been torpedoed by German submarines.
 The Germans cut the cable between England and Holland last week and no direct advices have been received since then
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
and Mail Information
NOW NORTH BOUND.

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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
LIEUTENANT IS FOUND GUILTY;
 CROSSED LINE

SAN ANTONIO. April 4-Lieute- nant John E. Mort. has been tried by court martial for leading de- tachment of his men across the Rio Grande to recover two American soldiers detained by the Mexicans. Lieut. Mort was found guilty, in fact he stated be was He was sentenced to be mildly reprimanded but will not lose any counts. The court mar tial officials. in view of the eircum- stances. could only find him guilty and were forced to make some sort Of sentence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
American Troops Suffered

COLUMBUS, N. M.. April A. A sick trooper returning from Persh- ing's column states that the heat and alkiu dust are terrific and the water carried in canteens gets too hot to drink. Grit gets into the mons shoes, cutting their feet. bu, they cannot remove their shoes be- cause they cant get them on again. He passed through Q number Of small villages with irrigated fields. all de- serted. The column found 8 body Of O cowboy. tortured to death by ViIln
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
BIG CALLER GUNS ARE
 NOT A UNIQUE WEAPON

WASHINGTON. April 4.-The big calibre guns are not unique; England has had for long time 160-ton weapon to pierce 36 inches Of steel plate. and Krupps. in the 70s. con templated an 1S-in. gun with Q 22OO- pound proiectile; mediaeval cannon as large as @ 20-inch bore have been discovered in Italy. They were nev- CT of much value. however.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
TRANSMITS MUSIC TO
 SEA BY THE WIRELESS

PITTSBURGH. April 4.-The in- vention of Harold J. Power, general manager of the American Radio & Research Corporation. enabled him to transmit the strains of the Star spangled Banner" from Tufts College wireless station to ships 100 miles lat sea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
DRESDEN TO PUT
 EATING sYsTEM INTO
 REGULAR RESTRICTION

NEW YORK. April IA Times Berlin dispatch states that Dresden is to inaugurate the system of meat cards and restrict hotel guests to two courses. Leipzig is to have su- gar cards. permitting the purchase of one-half pound weekly, and the amount of sugar for tea and coffee in restanrants Is regulated also.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
SOLDIER TAKES LIFE WHEN UNABLE TO WED
 HIS SWEETHEART

Port Townsend, Washg April 4.- Not being allowed to buy hIs reIeaee from the Coast Artillery Corp, U. 6. A., SO he could marry the lady of hls choice. Joseph Teck, committed suicide by hanging. Teck's parents are wealthy people Of Chicago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04

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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
HUNDREDs OF THOUSANDS OF BAGS OF RAW SUGAR
 HAVE BEEN PURCHASED

NEW YORK. April 4.-It is esti- mated by the Federal Sugar Refining Company that In the last seven days between 5OO.000 and SOO,O0O bags of raw sugar, worth from S1OO00,O00 to s12o0o.o0O including the duty. has been purchased by refiners and op- orators. Most of the sugar came from Cuba. but Peru and San Do- mingo also contributed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
CHINA ARRANGING FOR
 FIVE MILLION DOLLAR
 LOAN TO BUY SUPPLIES

NEW YORK. April 4.-The govern ment of China is arranging for a S5,- 100000 loan from New York bank CTS. It is understood that the loan will be used for the purchase of government supplies. principally mu- nitions of war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
MR. MORGAN KNOWS
 NOTHING ABOUT PEACE
 BEING NEAR IN EUROPE

NEW YORK. April IA member Of the firm Of J. ?. Morgan & Co.,, says: "Alr. Morgan has made no statement predicting that peace in Europe was in sight Neither has he inHmated such a thing Mir. Nor gan does not contemplate any state ment. We are perfectly satisfied with the market"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
DisTlLLERlEs MAKING
 ALCOHOL FOR WAR ORDERS

ST. LOUIS. April 4.-one of tho largest distillerles in the Midway section of Kentucky, which has been sold to Cincinnati and Louisville in- terests, and three other leading Ken lucky manufactories of whiskey will hereafter be used for making alcohol to m war orders.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
MlLKmEN AND FARMERs ON sTRlKE-cHicAeo IS
 FACING BAD SITUATION

CHICAGO, April 4.-Twenty milk distributing places were closed today as the result of the strike of 10000 farmers and dairymen around Chlca- 80. This announcement was today by the Milk Producers Association. The situation is serious and prob. ably the government will take a hand as hundreds of babies will starve unless furnished milk. The trouble Is over wages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
sRlrlsHEss BUYING BONDS

LONDON, April 4.-chancellor of the Exchequer McKenna announces that S67,5O0,OOO worth of exchequer war bonds have been sold to s64O0O purchaser through the British post office. War certificates amounting to S5.5OO,OOO,OOO have also been sold.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
ALLIED SHIPPING
 SUFFERS HEAVILY

LONDON, April {. - Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridges. in his report to- day on merchant shipping losses, gives the following statement:
 The allied shipping losses to March 30 were:
 Steamships. Al; sailing vessels, 51. and trawlers. 246.
 The loss to neutrals has been: steamships. 14S, and sailing vessels
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
p.r.h-nn Ear 10 Eront.

COLUMBUS. N. M., April 4. - Brig Gen. Pershing has established bis camp SO far into the wilderness Of the Guerrero mountains. and SO far beyond the range of communica- ton that they have no knowledge Of his whereabouts This information came in a reply to demands on the part Of tho War Department for a list Of American casualties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
GERMANY ApoLoeIzEs.

BERNE, Switzerland, April ]. - The government of Switzerland has received au ap3lcgy from Germany for dropping bombs on Porentruy. The aviator responsible will be pun ished.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
MAYOR GILL ASKED
 TO REPRESENT CITY
 AT PEACE coNcLAVE

Seattle, April 4.-Mayor Hiram c. CHI today received a letter from Win. H. Taft, asking him to represent &c., attlc at tho first National Annual Assemblase League, to enforce peace. This conclave will be held at Wash- ngton, Q. C., May 2.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
NORMAL BASIS FOR sTocKs IN CANADA
 IS AGAIN REACHED

CHICAGO, April 4. - A Montreal special says news that $75,O0OOOO Dominion government loan will be placed In New York has served to break down the permium on Ameri- can funds in Montreal and Toronto and restore the exchange situation to a more nearly normal basis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
Wants More Soldiers.

WASHINGTON. April 4.-Maj.-Gen. Frederick Funston today asked the War Department regarding sending more soldiers into Mexico. The sol- diers now required will be sent from Columbus. N. M.. and for protection of the line oi communication with MaI.-Gen. Pershlng.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
ITALY HAS sLAcKERs
 WHO TRY TO DODGE THE
 MATTER OF ENLlsTINe

ROME. April 4.-- It is estimated Chat there are 5OO,OOO slackers in Italy. They have resorted to all sorts of subterfuges 10 evade mill tary duty. even buying jobs in muni- uons factories until the war minis try has at Inst been obliged to take steps to rout them out.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
opposEo I'd FusIoN

E1IPORIA. Kans.. April f- The Progressive State convention will be held at Topeka on May 20, the State Central Committee decided at a meet ing today. Victor Murdock, of Wichita, a national leader Of the party. in an address declared he was not in favor Of the fusion with the Republicans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
JANUARY FIRST WILL
 NOW BE A HOLIDAY IN
 MASSACHUSETTS, STATE

BOSTON. April 1.-The Massachu. setts legislature has passed and the governor will sign a bill making January 1st full holiday. Massa- chusetts and Maine are the only states in the union in which Jan. 1st Is not already a full holiday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
seouts ordered to MexIeo.

WASHINGTON. April Nineteen Apache scouts and trailers were to- day ordered from Fort Apache. Ariz., to BrigadierGeneral Pershnigs col umn. Captain R. Hazard Of the 10th Cav. who was with Mai.-Gen. Fun ston when he captured Aguinaldo. left with the scouts for the border today. but he will not accompany them into Mexico
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
ANTLeERMAN VICTORY
 ON LONDON EXCHANGE

LONDON. April 4.-The stock ex- change committee election resulted In an antlGerman victory Six anti German candidates out of seven on the ticket were elected, while four committeeman who have German con. nectlon were defeated
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
GREAT LANDOWNERS OF ENGLAND CEILING
 OFF THEIR ESTATES

LONDON. April 4.--Great landown- CTS Of England are selling off their estates. impelled by the shortage Of ready funds, states London cor respondent Editor Hirst Of the Lon don Economist. says that for many years this class will feel the pinch more than the poor
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
L W We Get ausn

WASHINGTON. April 4-An Fl Paso special says a carefully arrang- ed anti-American demonstration. to extend all along the border from Brownsville Go Nogales and Tiaiuana. worked mp for months by agitators og the !. W. W. and Socialists. has been nipped in the bud by agents of the Department Of Justice who suc- ceeded in forcing the leaders of the movement across the international bridges into Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
TELEPHONE COMPANY
 TO SPEND A MILLION

BOSTON, April 4.-Over s1.OOO,OOO is to be expended by the Providence Telephone Company a subsidiary of the New England Telephone and Tele- graph Company in construction of a new exchange
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
VILLA MOVES NORTH; SCOUTS
 ORDERED OUT

WASHINGTON. April 4.-prl- vase adviees, seeming Co show that Villa has been definitely To- eatcd south of chlhauhau, were received by the State Department this afternoon. The information was Immediately given 10 the War Department for transmis- sion to Brig-een. Pershlns. The information came from Am erlean consul Leteher at chi- hauhau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
To AboIIah coneeaslons

FL PAsO. April 4.-Military Gov ernor Gales Of Sonora intends to abolish all state concessions issued by Jose Maytorena. former Villa governor. and other former officials under Diaz and Villa regimes. Gales has wired the New York office of the La Colorado Mining Co.,. of New York that unless 1t reopens its prop critics oi Hermosillo immediately he wiil take it over and run it him self
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
ACCEPTS BIG FORGE
 FOR HOME DEFENSE

LONDON, April {. - The British has accepted for home defense 25O,OOO men between 45 and 70 years. who uniformed and equip ped themselves and for months have been drilling. marching and digging trenches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
R ND ON COAS I
 AGAIN

BERLIN. April 4.--zeppelins again raided the southeast coast of Eng land last night and dropped explo- sIve bombs on the Qualifications Of the great Yarmouth The Admiralty announced that all Zeppelins in the raid returned safely although sub. jected to heavy shelling by the Brit ish.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04

NOW NORTH BOUND. Admiral Watson-SaiIed from Seat tic at o'clock this morning. spckane-Sailed from the south at 1:SO o'clock this morning and is due here Saturday. HumboIdt-Sailed from Seattle at 2 o'clock this morning.
 SCHEDULED SAlLlNes. Princess sophla-Due to sail from Vancouver Thursday. polphln-Due to sail from Seattle tomorrow Prince John-Due to sail from Prince Rupert Thursday.
 SOUTH BOUND sAlLINes. Alaska-sailed south from Seward at 5 o'clock this morning. Due here southbound Friday. AroIlne-Due southbound Saturday. Admiral Farragut-Due southbound Saturday.
 OTHER sAlLiNes. Al-Kl-Sailed southbound this after noon. Admiral Evans-sailed south this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
SUBMARINE BATTERIES
 NOT WHAT ORDERED

BOSTON April 4.- Six hundred batteries in five submarines at the Fore River shipyard must be chang ed, according to governmental order specifying wooden separators of hard rubber.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
aNever roo old 10 Ficht. ,

COLUMBUS. N. M- April A. Frank Tubbs. Of Plymouth. Ohio. has fought live Indians and Confederate soldiers and now wants a chance at Mexicans He today wrote Adiu,ant' General Hough. asking Go be sent to the border as 9 cavalryman. He was In the Eleventh Ohio Cavalry in the Civil War. "I can shoot Q gun straight and Q bow and arrow. Give me a chane." Tubbs says.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
TO UPHOLD rIRpIrz

AMSTERDAM, April A. Berlin newspapers declare that the wide circles of German people desire the Reichstag resolution upholding Won Tirpitz plan of ruthless submarine warfare
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
pYEsTUFF MANUFACTURERS
 TO HOLD SECRET MEETING

WASHINGTON April 4.- Secre- tary Of Commerce and Labor Red field has called a conference Of the dyestuR manufacturers to discuss the situation in dye stuff trade and per haps Co find some solution for trouble confronting merchants in their ina 6nily to get enough dyes. The meet ing Is secret. and it has been im- pressed upon those who are to at. tend that publicity should be avoid ed by an means.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
ORDERED OUT OF
 PORT

BERLIN, April 4. - Adylees have been received by the German gov ernment that tho Allles have been requested by Greece to withdraw all their military establishments at sa- ionlkl. These advlceo came from Athens late today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
pARoLE soueAT FoR YouTsEY

FRANKFORT. Ky. April 4.-Pa- role for Henry Youtsey, serving life for the assassination of Gov. will fam Goebel, was sought today from the State Prison Commission by its chairman, Daniel E. O'Sulliyan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
Firinq Is Heard.

COLUMBUS. N. M.. April IA motor truck crew from Lieut.. Hard in's train. arriving today. reported that intermittent firing had been
 heard for four hours somewhere east ot where the American forces were.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
FIFTY THOUSAND HAVE
 BEEN MAssAcRED IN
 TURKEY 5Y THE TURKS

PARIS, April a.-Rome hears that 560OO Americans and Greeks have been massacred by the Turks in ST. vas, west of Ezerum; Desaria is be- lieved to have met the same fate
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. April 4.-Butte and Superior closed today at %, Chino at 54%. Ra.S at 24is. Utah Copper at S13s. American Zinc at 9O1l. and Alaska Juneau at S1O a share.
 Copper metal was quoted at 2S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
DISEASE KILLED MORE SOLDIERS AT cALLiPoLl
 THAN DID BULLETS

LONDON. April 4.-The Gallipoli campaign paralleied statistics Of for mer wars in that disease Killed more men than did bullets s0,OO0 men died from sickness and the number who were drowned in the trenches by the terrible storms of October. It is said 5000 wounded were frozen to death on the Anzac beach In De- cember before they could be taken off,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
ONE AERoPLRNE IS
 EQUAL To1ooo MEN

PARIS. April IA French officer hays: One aeropiane is equal to 1000 soldiers or an entire cavalry division.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
MEATLEss DAYS FOR
 RUSSIA TWICE A WEEK

PETRoGRAD, April 4.-The Rus sian minister of agriculture will try to pass a bill regulating the slaugh- Ger of cattle and providing for meat less days- twice weekly in Russia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
GERMAN STOCK EXCHANGE
 REFLECTS MUCH BUSINESS

BERLIN. April 4.-The Berlin stock exchange reflects German uneasiness over the reported intention of Brazil to seize all interned ships.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
ann NlIIIslaa captured.

SAN ANTONIO. April IA total of 200 viistas have been captured by the American forces according to reports received today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
GASOLINE IS SCARCE AUTOS TO BE PROHIBITED
 FOR USE OF THE SWISS

BERNE, April flowing to the scarcity Of gasoline. the Swiss gov ernment will soon prohibit the use of private automobiles and restrict to the minimum use of military cars
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
KILL FuLL cREw REpEAL aILI

ALBANY, April 4.-The New York assembly killed the full crew repeal bill for this session by an overwhelm- ing vote.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-04
IElJT ONS BA ! TER
 LINES

LONDON. April 4-The strong and heretofore impenetratable positions southwest of Douaumont and in the Canlete woods. northeast of verdun, have been captured by the German troops. This is according to official German advices received here to- day. The official German statement also gives the Information that the British have captured the mine crat- CT at Steloi, south of Ypres, which the Germans have been occupying for several months.