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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
Progressive Leader Who Talking for Wilson, Shows Up Hughes
 and Associates.
ALL ENVY PRESIDENT
Their Dull Vision Being Displayed Because Man Has Expansive
 Thought.

SEATTLE. Oct. 24.-Bainbridse Colby. chairman Of the New York Progressive party central commit tee. and a member of the national committee Of the ProgressIyes, made a most able address last night in the interest of President Wilson. MT. Colby told how William Barnes witnessing the meeting between Charles P. Hughes, Theodore Roose- welt and William IT. Taft recently in New York. legt the room dis Eusted. Mir. Colby said that MT. Barnes was the only one of the quartet who conducted himself true to form.
 MT. Colby further said Hughes. Roosevelt and Taft hate Wilson be- cause they envy him. 'The alleged biz three" said MT. Colby, have the subtle prevailing envy of the mediocre man fo- the man of gem jus. They hate Wilson as men or dull vision hate a man of expan- sive thought. They hate President Wilson because they know he has them beaten and badly beaten at that"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
ALLIES BEATEN DOWN ON TEE S0WIDIE FRONT
EIGHT- HOUR LAW FOR THE PLACER MINERS IS VOID

FAIRBANKS, Oct. 24. Judge Charles E. Bunnell, of the United States District Court has held the elaht.hour law enacted by the last Legislature, making eight hours a dave work ln the placer mines, void in that it did not conform to the Organic Act under which the Lesis- lature was created.
 The courts decision was in the case of the United States Vs. Howell and Cleveland, the Hot Springs op' eratoro who were indicted by the Ruby Grand Jury.
 Members of the local bar general. ly agree that the reasoning Of the court is sound, and that the decision will stand.
 Judge Bunnell dismissed tho in- dictment and discharged the bonds men Of the accused.
 Sylvester Howell, one of the men freed by the dismissal of the indict- ment, was a Wiokersham nominee for the House of Representatives, but was forced off the ticket by pub lie opinion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
PRICE OF STUDS IS
 NOW HIGHER THAN AT
 ANY TIME SINCE WAR

WASHINGTON Oct. 24 - The price of potatoes is 116 per cent. higher than a year ago. The pro ducers of meat animals are receiv- ing 24 per cent over what was paid a year ago, and flour is selling higher prices than at any time since the Civil War. The producers of farm products received during Aug ust 9.8 per cent. more for their products, while during the last eight years these prices have shown a de- crease of about 21 per cent. Sep tember began with index figures of those prices 21.9 per cent higher than a year ago An authority pre- diets that the potato crop will show a shortage this year of from 4O,- 100000 to 5O,OOO.OOO bushels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
Two Hundred and Fifty Are Victims of Bombs Dropped Upon
 Bucharest.
CITY IS RAIDED DAILY
8 AeropIanes Made Raid Today and Dropped
 Bombs Filled
 with Poison.

AMSTERDAM, via. LONDON, Oct. 24.-According to information receiv- ed by the Rumanian Legation ata The Hague, 25O persons. of whom 200 were women, have been killed or wounded by Prussian air craft in bombardments of Bucharest. These attacks continue by day and night
 The protest recently addressed j9 the Rumanian government to the United States and other neutrals is said ata the Rumanian Legation to relate not only to the bombardment of Bucharest and other towns, but to allegations of atrocities by Bull gariau troops in the Dobrudja, who are said to have made attacks before the declaration of war, and to Prus- sian war mthods in the Balkans, which are characterized as cruel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
ARRIVED WITH
 A GOOD PASSENGER LIST

With a good list of passengers and a full load of freight. the steamer Marlposa arrived from the south yesterday afternoon, shortly after o'clock. The Mariposa brought 65 tons of freight for Juneau, and 5S tons for Thane. She had over l. 900 tons for Anchorage, as this IS the last trip Of any of the Alaska Steamship Company boats to that point this year.
 The Juneau arrivals on the Mar iposa were: Kathleen Harrington, Mary Ward. Margaret Keelan. A. L.. Zim. Mir. and Mrs. Chas. Goldstein, D. Marultha, Charles W. Rodgers, Mrs. J. p. Thompson, J. D. Helps' Mrs. ". C. Freeburn, A. J. Doug las. NJ. vupmat. Frank Collins and C. c. Porter.
 were: p. O. Holm. Mary Davis,
 Trose leaving for westward points Fife Fl. Hamilton. Mrs. H. T. Booth, IF. T. Booth, Ed A. Rasmussen and c. A. Sanford.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
JUSTICE FORD
 COMES OUT TO
 AID PRESIDENT
Life Long Republican Is Going to Support Wilson in the
 Election.
IN BLACK AND WHITE

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-"t is
 my patriotic duty to vote for
 you as President of the United
 States.
 The above is the gist of let ter written by John Ford, Justice of the Supreme Court of New York. a life long Republican. to President Wilson today The letter was mailed Co the President at Long Branch.
 Several afternoon papers comment ing on the letter. state editorialy that so many Republicans are now indicating that they will vote for President Wilson that the announce ments only create passing notice as their names are legions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
FREIGHTERS COMING NORTH
 NORTHWESTERN POSTPONED

Word was received this morning at the local office of the Alaska Steamship Company. that the freighter Redondo will be due to sail for the north on October 27th and the Santa Ana on November l., both with loads of coal for Gastin- eau channel points. Word was al so received that the sailing of the Northwestern from Seattle which was scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed until next Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
SERVICES OF EVERY MAN AND WOMAN IS
 REQUIRED FOR WAR

LONDON, Oct. 24-Gen. Sir Wm. Robertson. chief of the imperial staff at British headquarters. says: We are not justified in expecting to win the war unless the services of every man, woman and child in the coun- try are utilized to the fullest eX- tent. We must be under no delus- ion as to the end or probable dura- ton of this great struggle. We must be prepared to continue for time which cannot at present be estimat- cd"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
EInht PIanee on Rad.

BUCHAREST, via. LONDON, Oct. .24-A squadron of eight Prussian aeroplanes flew over Bucharest al eleven o'clock today and dropped bombs in the nelghborhood of the Care du Nord and on some large linen warehouses. The damage done was insignificant and the enemy avia- tors left half an hour later.
 The Rumanians are still holding the heights dominating Petroseny and the Jiu Valley and are in pos session of the Caineni valley. Yes terday Prussian artillery bombarded the railway station at Cainent.
 An investigation made at the Prusslan Legation" today's official communication says, led to the dis civery Of numerous cases of trini- troluene buried in the gardens of the legation and of flagons labelled Virus. which was intended to prop agate simultaneously an epidemic among men and horses.
 "A representative of the United States legation witnessed this dis covery This new criminal Prussian manoeuvre reveals proportions simi- lar to those made in other countries. The Prussians were unable to use their high explosives against works of art as they were surprised by Rumania's entry into the war and by the surveillance of the secret nolice"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
and Mail Information
NoW NORTH BOUND

NOW NORTH BOUND Jefferson is due from the south this afternoon at 6 o'clock Has one days mail. Princess Sophia is due from the south tonight with mail. Admiral Watson is on the way north and is due from the south tomorrow night with one days mail. Al.Ki sailed from the south this morning and will be due here next Sunday. City of Seattle sailed last night and should arrive here Friday.
 SCHEDULED sAlLlNes Spokane is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. Northwestern Is scheduled 70 sail from Seattle next Sun day.
 Admiral Watson due to sail from Seattle next Sunday. Princess Alice due to sail from Vancouver next Saturday. Prince Rupert due to sail from Vancouver next Thursday.
 soUTHBoUND sAlLlNes Humboldt is expected south bound early tomorrow morn ing.
 Alameda is expected south bound tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
WARN GERMANS NOT TO KICK
 TO SOLDIERS

LONDON, Oct. 24.-The Hambur- ger Nachrichten warns the German people against sending complaints about hardships at home in letters to the soldiers at the front accord ing to a Reuter- dispatch from Am sterdam. The dispatch says:
 "The newspaper says that enemy airmen ere now dropping on the German lines pamphlets containing facsimile productions of such let ters with the intention of disheart- ening the soldiers. It emphasizes the great harm that incautious writers thus do to the German cause"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
FINDS
 ALASKA BUSINESS IN GOOD CONDITION

SEATTLE. Oct 24.-George B.. Grigsby. Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Alaska, arrived here on his way to Nome, and says that he never saw business as good as lt is now in Alaska. He said that he had covered the Alaska coast from Anchorage to Ketchikan, and everywhere he found conditions ex- cellent.
 The conditions are so good he said. that it will be impossible to shake the optimism out of the peo- pie. My next trip will be to my home at Nome where l expect to be on election day"
 Mir. Grigsby predicted the election of Charles A. Sulzer as Delegate Co Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
ALASKA LINES ARE CITED IN
 THE RATE CASES
Four Steamship Companies Are Made Parties to Action of U. S. on
 Freight Rates.
HEARING HELD IN JUNEAU

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-The ln- terstate Commerce Commission to- day notified the offieials of the Can adlan Pacific Railway and Grand Trunk System, the Pacific Coast Steamship Company the Humboldt Steamship Company and the Border Line Transportation Company that they have been made additional par ties to the forthcoming investigation of railroad rates and practices in Alaska.
 Examiner Wilson will conduct the hearings at cordova, November il, Juneau November 23, and Seattle December q.
 The charges were first filed against the Alaska Steamship Com pany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
Row After Row of Dead Heaped Up Following Attack that Is
 RepuISed.
FORCE RUMANIANS BACK
Russians and RumanianS Being Beaten Back by MackenSen and
 His Forces.

BERLIN, Oct. 24.-In an attempt to break through the German lines on the Somme at any cost, the Brit ish and French today used great numbers of troops in repeated at tacks, the war office announced. The assaults broke down with heavy losses and the defeat of the Allies was so severe, the statement says. that all along the front the dead are lying in one row after another.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
GILMAN AND BAXTER CONFER TOMORROW ON
 BIG STEAMER DEAL

SEATTLE, Oct. 24.-President l.. C. Gilman, of the Spokane, Seattle & Portland Railroad arrives in Seat tie tomorrow from Portland to take up with President Baxter of the Alaska Steamship Company the proposition of the latter taking over the steamships Northern Pacific and Great Northern now operated by the Great Northern Pacific Steamship Co. It is believed here in transpor- tation circles that the deal will be consummated on leasing agree mcnt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
WEALTHY MAN IS DROWNED IN EAST
 WITH THREE OTHERS

CHICAGO. Oct. 24 - Hugo J.. Warner, millionaire head of the Lord & Thomas advertising agency, was drowned early this morning when his auto plunged through an open draw of the Chicago river bridge. With Mir. Warner were three others, all social workers, and they met the same fate. They were Sylvan Kusel, Mrs. Lillian Klausner and Miss Jen- nie Klausner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
Another Town ls Captured

BERLIN, Oct. 24.-(via wireless to Sayyllle)-The Rumanian town of Rasova, on the Danube, eight miles south of the important bridge at Cernov and the railway junction at Medjidia, were today captured by the armies under General Macken- sen. The Germans, Bulgarians and Turks made a wide detour then swooped down on the two positions, taking them after a stubborn resls- tance. This is the official announce ment of the engagements as an- nounced by the War office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
HAVE FOE BY THE EARS SAYS
 GEN. GASTELNAU

CHANTILLY. France( Oct. 24- We now have tho Germans by the ears. and will continue to shake their heads until their brains are added and they will be compelled to give in." said General Edouard Castelar,. Chief Of Staff of the French Armies in the Field. to American an1 Brit ish war correspondents today.
 "The great question at issue con tinued General Castelau, "was wheth- CT we should be the slaves of the Germans. We shall not be. We will die on the battlefield, but we shall never be their slaves"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
EMPLOYEES OF PACKING
 HOUSES IN THE U. s. TO
 GET BIG WAGE INCREASE

CHICAGO, Oct. 24.-A voluntary wage increase of 215 cents an hour for the employees Of the operating departments all over the United States has been announced by the packing concerns of Wilson & Co.,, Armour & Co.,, Swift & Co., Libby. McNeiI & Libby. and Morris & Co. The increases will affect 6O,OOO men and will mean an additional payroll of $4,OOO,OOO a year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
Maekensen Pushlna on

LONDON, Oct. 24.-General Mack ensen continues to force back the Rumanian lines in Southeastern Ru- mania today. He inflicted a severe defeat, driving back the RussoRu- manians left flank to the Tarnza- Murat district. In the center line he has also made notable progress forcing his way into Madjidiea and driving the Russians and Ruman- fans into the hills to the north.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
WIVES MUST STILL OBEY
 THEIR HUBBTES SAYS CHURCH

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 24.-The general conference of the Episcopal church, which is in session here, decided that the word "obey" is to be re- tained in the marriage ceremony, so making it compulsory for the bride to VOW to love, honor and obey her husband. The conference tabled several changes that had been pro- posed in the form of the church's prayers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
SEATTLE IS MADE ENTRY PORT FOR
 ASIATlC TRAFFIC

SEATTLE, Oct. 24.-The United States government today issued an order announcing that Seattle, be- ginning today, is the only port of entry on the North Pacific for Or ientals. The routing of Asiatics through Vancouver, B. C., into the United States will no longer be per mitted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
SEATTLE" AND "AL-KI" BOTH MAKING THEIR
 WAY TO THE NORTH

SEATTLE, Oct. 24.-Steamer City of Seattle sailed at 9:$O o'clock last night with the following named pas sengers for Gastineau channel:
 Mary Steith, George Pearce, H. P. Gordon, Edward Johannison, J. H. Rabbit. Frank K. Andrews, Roslyn Reyes, G. Epishas and O. H. Ka- gande.
 The Al-Ki sailed early this morn ing with c. A. Sutherland and C.. Cleary for Juneau; Edward Berg land for Douglas; NJ. c. Pearson and wife. Walter Pearson and Flor ence Pearson for Thane.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
VILLA' SBAND
 NOW FIGHTING
 AT CHIHUAHUA
General TrevinOs Force Engaged in a Fight in the Suburbs of
 that City.

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 24.-The Vil- Ia forces have reached Chihuahua and are today battling with the Car ranza forces under General TreVino in the suburbs of that city.
 This report was received here this forenoon and this afternoon eonfIr- nation came from General Bell to Major General Funston. This infer nation is believed based on a report cent to Gen. Bell from Pershins's headquarters In Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
GOMPERs WILL TAKE THE
 STUMP FOR PRESIDEN

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 - An was made today that Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor, will take tho stump for Wilson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
NEW GOAL SERVICE lNAUGURATEB BY
 USING NEW CANAL

SEATTLE. Oct. 24.-Today the Frank Warehouse company inaug- urated a regular coal hauling barge service between Nanaimo, B. G. and Latona, on Lake Union. The barges will be sent through the Lake Washington Canal and will save transportation of coal by rail as formerly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
KRAUSE MOTION FOR NEW
 TRIAL CONTINUED TODAY

The arguments of the opposing attorneys for a new trial of Edward Krause, in the Plunkett murder case. was ordered continued until this afternoon at o'clock by Judge iR. w. Jennings, late yesterday af- ternoon.
 Kazis Krauczunas finished his opening argument late yesterday af- ternoon and the court then issued the order. This afternoon District Attorney J. A. Smiser will make his arguments against the granting of the new trial and Krauczunas will then close in furtherance of his mo- ton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
STEAMERS SAILING
 FOR NOME BRINGING
 END TO THE SEASON

SEATTLE. Oct. 24.-steamer Vic ltoria Of the Alaska Steamship Com pany sailed this forenoon for Nome. The steamer Umatilla of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co.,, sails tonight and these are the two lasts boats for Seward Peninsula. Both were well filled with passengers and loaded to capacity with freight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
AVIATOR DROPS IN
 RIVER AND BROWNS

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 24. - Alex ander Brown, widely known polo player, and resident of this city fell with. his hydro-aeroplane into the Delaware river today and was drowned
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
ROOSEVELT SHOUTING.

WEST LAS VEGAS, Oct. 24. - Theodore Roosevelt last night urg- ed his audience to vote for Hughes and real Am6ricanism. l." One man in the audience asked. "Well, why change? We have Wilson and per feet Americanism. The meeting then concluded
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
NAME SEATTLE" TO GO
 ON ARMORED CRUISER
'WASHINGTON. oct. 24.-

WASHINGTON. Oct. 24.-The navy department announces that the armored cruiser Washington has been renamed the Seattle" and the new dreadnought to be con- structed will be named Washing ton"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
SULZER AND GRlGSBY
 WILL CARRY NOME EASILY

NOME, Oct. 24.-There has been little change in the situation here. Senator Charles A. Sulzer will car ry Nome by Q large majority, and George B. Grigsby will sweep it. He will get at least 70 per cent of the votes in the Division.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
 IN CONTRACTS HELD BY
 SEATTLE FOR VESSELS

SEATTLE, Oct. 24.-IDoluding the contracts which were signed this afternoon for the constructioG of two 9,OOO-ton steel vessels at the Lake Washington Shipyards, Seattle now holds contracts for the construc- tion of steel vessels with value of S27.0O0.0O0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
CHICAGO's CHIEF OF
 POLICE IS INDICTED

CHICAGO, Oct. 24.-chief of Po- lice Charles Sealey Is today out on $25,O0O bonds after indictment for malfeasance in office connected with the anti-gambling laws. Others have been indicted on charges of conspir- acy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
serbIans Attaek MOnastIr

PARIS, Oct. 24. - The Serbian troops have resumed the advance against Monastir, capturing both the German and Bulgarian trenches to a depth of half mile and inflicting heavy losses on the enemy. This is the official statement made here this afternoon by the War Department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
TAMMANY WILL PARADE.

NEW YORK. Oct. 24.-An old fashioned torch light parade is planned for Nov. 4th the night President Wilson will make cam paign address here. Tammany has charge of the event.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
TyPIsT BREAKS RECORD

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-By writing an average of 137 accurate words a minute for an hour Miss Margaret B. owen of this city has again won the worlds typewriting champion ship and a S1,OOO cup and beaten her own previous record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
PUTS BLACK
 LIST OF THOSE WHO ARE
 HOSTILE TO THE BRITISH

WASHINGTON. Oct. 24.- Advices received here state that the Jamacia legislature has adopted a resolution that no alien Of a nationality at present hostile to Great Britain may form business connections in the island for 20 years after the ter imitation of the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
CAPT. STREAM IS DEAD.

ABERDEEN. Wash, Oct. 24.- Capt. Albert T. Stream, one of the Presidential electors on the Demo- cratic ticket, died at HoQuiam to- day. He had been forty years a resident on the coast
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
AGED SCOUT DIES.

TULARE, Cal. Oct. 24.-Irah J. Reynolds. one of Kit Carson's fla nous band of scouts who crossed the plains tc California in the early fortles, died here at the age of 94 at the home of his daughter Mrs. Margaret Galbraith. Another daugh- ter, Mrs. Ella Morris, lives in San Francisco.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
WILSON BECOMES
 THE FAV0RITE IN
 NEW YORK BETTING

New York, Oct. 24.-All bets that are now being placed on Wall Street on the result of the Presidential election are at even money. There is much more Wilson money in sight than Hughes money. Brokers agree that the odds will be on Wilson before the close of the week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
WORKING TO SECURE JURY
 FOR THE TRIAL OF VINCENT

The time Of the district court to- day is being taken up with the work of securing a jury to try the charg- es against Paul Vincent who is ac- cused oI giving whiskey to natives. Two special yenires were issued dur ing the day. Cheney & Ziegler are appearing for tCe defendant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
HUGHES IN BROOKLYN
 FOR SPEECH TONIGHT

NEW YORK. Oct. 24.-Charles F. Hughes will cross the bridge to- night and hold a campaign rally at Brooklyn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
CLIFFORD PrNCHOT GOES TO CALIFORNIA IN THE
 INTERESTS OF HUGHES

PORTLAND, Oct. 24. - Clifford Pinchot left this forenoon for San Francisco and from their will cam paign throughout California in the interest of Charles E. Hughes cleo tioR.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
Mnndnv,n ouotatlone

Yesterdays quotations were as fol- lows: American Zinc at 46%, Utah Copper at 1OOA, Butte & Superior at 65, Chino at 5S%, and Ray atI 25%. Copper metal was quoted at| 27h
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-24
UNITED STATES HAS
 BILLIONS OF MONEY

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 - The gold held in the United States to- day totals $2,363,OOO,OOO.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-05
4 CHILD GETS GROSS,
 SICK AND FEvERISH
 WHEN C0NST!PATED
Lock Mother. If tongue i. Coated clean little liver
 and bowels.

If your little ones tongue is coated it is sure sign the stomach, liver and bowels need gentle, thorough cleansing at once When your child is crIos, peevish. listless, pale, doesn't sleep, eat or act naturally: if breath is bad, stomach sour. system full of cold, throat sore, or if feverish. give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the clogged-up, constipsted waste. sour bile and undigested food will gently move out of the bowels, and you have a well, playful child again.
 Sick children needn't be coaXed to take this harmless fruit laxative" Millions of mothers keep it hanly be- cause they know it's action on the stomach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure They also know a little given today saves a sick child tomor- row.
 Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot tie of California Syrup of Figs, which contains directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of cOun terfeits sold here. Get the genuine made by California Fig Syrup Com pany''. Advertisement.