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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
SCHOOL CHILDREN OFF TO THE PICNIC NEARLY
 FORGOT THE DRINKS"
Where is the coffee? What will we make coffee inl Has anyone any sugar?

What will we make coffee inl
 Has anyone any sugar?
 These and other questions were flying thick and fast on the ferry float this morning when the high school and upper classes of the Juneau schools were ready to leave on the. ferry Alma for their annual picnic at Grindstone creek. The drinks and the receptacle to make 1t in had been forgotten.
 The rush order was put out for the reserves and the ferry was held. Soon F. J. Margrie appeared with a large new wash boiler, some one else appeared with a large coffee pot, Miss Wilson and William Taschek came from another direction with coffee and sugar and all was well. The ferry started and the picnickers were on their way. Stops were made at Douglas. Treadwen and Thane where the children from the upper grades and high schools were picked up. The Alma will bring the picnickers back late this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
SAYS HUGHES WILL WIN ON THE SECOND
 BALLOT IN CHICAGO

NEW YORK, May 26.-Backers of the Hughes boom declare that Re- publican leaders will soon openly ad' vocate his nomination. and say that he will win on the second ballot Ex-Senator W. Murray Crane, of Mas sachusetts, is reported to have fal' len in line for Hughes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26

and the delegates.at-large and the alternates were then elected as ap- pears elsewhere
 By vote of 2O6 Co S5, with g not voting ". T. Burns of Fairbanks was elected chairman of the Terri torial committee. over r A. McGow- an. Of Fairbanks
 The convention also by a unani- nous vote carried the motion of L.. T. Erwin that the next Democratic convention be held at Fairbanks.
 Forrest and Morton Permanent
 Officers.
 Late yesterday evening. following the compromise of the sitka contest by seating both delegates with a halfvote each the convention decid- ed to give Thomas Ashby and T. J. McCaul, who tied in the voting for the S1st place on the Juneau dele gation. a full vote each and leave William Dickinson. who was elected, of. because he was a Republican. The credentials report was then adopted.
 The report of the committee on order of business and permanent or ganization, printed yesterday was adopted and in accordance with It's recommendations George F. Forrest, of Juneau. was elected permanent chairman. and Harry r. Morton sec retary of the convention.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
ResolutIon for Peace.

WASHINGTON. May 26.-A reso- lution requesting that the President suggest to the warning nations of Europe. that the United States un- dertake mediation, was introduced in the Senate late today by Senator James Hamilton Lewis.
 This will lie on the table for dis cusslon later
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
DR. MAYO SPEEDING TOWARDS ST. PAUL TO
 AID JAMES J. HILL

ST PAUL, May 26.-Dr William Mayo. one of the famous Mayo broth CTS. Is speeding here this afternoon on a special train to attend James J. Hill, the railroad magnate. Mir. Hn took a turn for the worse this morning and Louis W. Hill. his son. sent a special train for pr. Mayo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
PARIS IS
 WORRYING
 ON AT TACK
Military Authorities Do Not Believe Germans Will Get by Verdun, but FerociOus Fight ing Is Causing Great Dismay in the Capital.

PARIS, May 26.-The French arc holding the Germans fin the vicinity of Verdun This news was contained in today's communique and sent great wave of rejoicing over the re- public. For violence, carnage and savagery, the battle for the posses. sion of Frances greatest fortress Is the greatest in the history of the world. The French are confident that the Germans win never get by but nevertheless the capital Is wor- ried at the ferocity of the deter imitation with which the Grown Prince Is sending his soldiers into the fray.
 Today's communique says that the French have penetrated and con- rlnue to hold the German trenches between Haudremont Quarry and 'rhiemont farm. The German infan- try attacks in the vicinity of Lemort Homme were repulsed during the night but the Teuton artillery is sweeping the hill with murderous fire. At Acoeti Nuour the cannon ade is being directed in terrific in- tensity against the French positions.
 The French made some progress in their attacks west of Fort Douau- mont and north of Thiemont farm.
 Military critics arc anticipating that the German newspapers will make no effort to conceal the I'm. portance of the great struggle The Matin today says that in violence and continuity, the latest fighting. dwarfs all attacks of those preced- ing. Tt is not an isolated drive at one set of positions on one side of the Mouse, but general pitched bat tie between two armies with alterna- lives of attack and defense"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
GERMAN SPIES IN CANADA
 USE CHESS CLUB AS MASK

GLADSTONE, MIeh.. May 2e. - Fear that German subIects may be communicating with aids in Canada through the code used by chess clubs has resulted In a rigid censorship of mails between a chess club In this city and one at sauIt Ste. marle' Ont. The game ia progressing slcw- ly through the malls.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
PRESIDENT MAY
 MAKE MOVE FOR
 EUROPEAN PEACE

WASHINGTON, May 2s. = PresI- dent Wilson is now giving more sc- rious consideration to the possibility Of restoring peace to Europe than at any time since the outbreak. This announcement was made thls after noon by administration leaders and those close to the chief executive. 1t ls not improbable that PresIdent Wilson will make a definite an- nouncement regarding thIs when he makes hIs peace speech tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
KILLED IN ATTACK OF
 MEXICANS
Two American Soldiers Shot by Bandits - Soldiers Pursue Mexicans and Killed General Cervantes, a Villa Lieuten- ant.

HEADQUARTERS AMERICAN Ex. PEDlTIoN IN MEXICO, May 26. - Two American soldiers and two Mex iean bandits, including candelIarIo cervantes, one of VllIa's generals, were Killed thls morning when the Mexlcans attacked a force of AmerI- can engineers who were being escort ed by American soldiers, at point near the bridge south of Los Cruces.
 There were 20 Mexicans In the band which completely surprised the American engineers and escort. The Mexicans opened fire suddenly and two soldiers were killed The Am orleans returned the fire, wounding several bandits, who then fled in the direction of Alameda canyon.
 No bandits were killed at the bridge conflict, but troops of the Eleventh Cavalry, lead by Captain Guy cushman, immediately left Los Cruces and pursued the bandits at that time and killed two. Several others were seriously wounded.
 General Cervantes was one Of the principal participants in the raid at Columbus. He has been constantly pursued by the American forces for the past two weeks and was reported to be in a desperate condition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
TAFT CHUCKLES AT
 THE SUGGESTION OF
 -TEDDY'S NOMINATION

WASHINGTON, May 26. - When questioned this afternoon whether he would vote for Theodore Roosevelt If the latter was nominated William II. Taft just chuckled and said; "Why should comment on such a violent hypothesis?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
Rerlln Account of Elnht.

BERLIN, May 26. - The German troops have continued successfully their attacks on the east bank of the Mouse extending their positions west of Haudremont Quarry. The Ger mans have crossed the Douaumont ravIne. South of Douaumont the French were driven further back. The Germans have captured an ad. ditional 500 prisoners and twelve machine guns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
DUTCH ARE TAKING TREASURY BILLS IN
 ENGLISH PAYMENT

AMSTERDAM. May 2s. - Dutch holders of cash balances In Eng land have accepted treasury bills in payment, the amount involving about sS5. .OOO,O ,OOO. It has improved the Dutch exchange radically.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
Battle In Clouds.

PARIS. May 26.-Battling in tho clouds, tw Ielmommms5x-h
 clouds, two miles above the trenches. Bert Hall, of Texas, member of the French Foreign Legion, today de- stroyed German war aeroplane.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
LAST OF SEVEN
 SUES HAS BEEN
 SENT INTO WATER

BOSTON. May 26.-The L-11, the last of seven submarines built at the Fore River ship yards, has been successfully launched.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, May 2e. - Alaska Gold closed today at 22ss. Alaska Juneau at 9% American Zinc at S5ss. Butte and Superior at 9S%. Ray at %.
 Chino at 531z Ray at 2S
 Utah Copper at Si Copper at 2s@SO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
INCOME TAX MEASURE MAY BE REPORTED
 UPON ADVERSELY

BOSTON. May 26.-The Post says that the Senate Ways and Means Committee is likely to report ad- versely upon the income tax meas ure.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
CHAS. A. STTZER 0NANTT0TST7 NOMINATED
! 7 > < 7 < < < @ / ; 7 CONGRESS MAY
 ADJOURN ABOUT
 JULY TWENTIETH

WASHINGTON, May 26.- Representative Kitchin. ma jority leader. says Congress may be ready to adjourn on July 20.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
GREEK CABINET
 HAS RESIGNED
ArHENs. May 26.

ATHENS, May PC. - This . afternoon the Greek cabinet . from the Premier down, hand . ed in their resignations to the
 , King.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
COMING NORTH
 TO ENTER UPON
 HIS NEW DUTIES

SEATTLE. May 26.-Former field agent, Andrew Christensen, of the division of the General Land Office at Juneau, now bearing @ commis- sion as head of the industrial de- partment created by the Alaska En- gIneering commission. sailed yester- day on the Mariposa for Seward, where he will make his headquarters Mir Christensen will have charge of the legal and publicity work of the commission and will survey the &c., ward townsite preparatory to the sale of lots which will be held July 10th.
 Mir. Christensen will stop fin Ju- neau until the arrival of the Alaska on the next trip north ana win leave for Seward, where his headquarters will be located. E. T. Llndner and wife will leave on the same boat. Mir. Lindner will be associated with Mir Christensen in his new duties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26

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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
DESTRUCTION OF PANAMA LOCKS
 IS ATTEMPTED

WASHINGTON. May 26.- Rumors ot attempts to destroy the Panama Canal locks have led to Q rigid search of all vessels passing through the canal
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26
Oppoaea DoubIo IaN.

The Democratic party is opposed to the taxes on business and trade
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PARIs-Former War Minister Gal. Iieni is dangerously ill.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
AVOIDING MATERIAL FAULTS
IN DODGE BROTHERS CAR

Much has been said of the great
care used by Dodge Brothers in select
ing materials, but there is still a great
deal to be told of the tests to which
all material is subjected.
For instance, all brass and bronze
used in Dodge Brothers cars is care
fully tested to ascertain the amount Of
copper and lead and if the quantity is
such that it might prove injurious, the
entire consignment of metal is re-
jected.
The method of testing was devel-
oped in the Dodge Brothers labora-
tories.
The process of determining the sun.
desirable elements" is similar to the
ordinary electroplating. The brass or
bronze under the test is dissolved in
acid and into this solution are placed
two electrodes, consisting of platinum
gauzes. A direct current is applied
and the resultant electrolytic action
causes the copper to be deposited on
one gauze and the lead on the other.
The weight of the deposit is then de-
termined by an extremely delicate set
of scales. Platinum electrodes are
used because platinum is immune to
the chemical action taking place dur
ing the electroplating. Incidentally, it
might be mentioned that the little
gauzes weigh considerably more than
an ounce-and that platinum these
days is worth from $3.50 to 81
gramme-and that there are %
grammes, of course, to the ounce.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
FORD BEATS THE UNDERTAKEN
Th0s. Bjerkeland's Hired Man Saved
From Death by North Prairie
Farmers New Lizzie"

Thos. Bjerkeland, a prominent
farmer living fifteen miles northeast
of the city, was called upon to save
the life. of his hired man last Monday,
who was choking to death on piece
of meat which became fastened in
his throat. Mr.. Bjerkeland, who had
just invested in new Ford, started
for Minot at breakneck speed, the
hired man hanging over the edge Of
the car in order>to breathe more
freely. Mr.. Bjerkeland expected the
fellow to die any minute and speeded
his "Lizzie" up to twenty-five miles
an hour. Just before arriving in the
city, the Ford struck badger hole
and the jar loosened the chunk Of
meat. Mr. Bierkeland claims that the
Ford is mighty useful machine to
use to beat the doctor and the under
taker.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
SISTERS Of ST.
FRANCIS BUY HOS
P|TAL PROPERTY
Ward County Sells Valuable Hospital
Property to Present Occupants for
$28,755.

The Sisters of St. Francis. who have
operated St. Joseph's hospital for sew
eral years, bought the property, con-
sisting of four fifty-foot lots, hospital
building and two nurses homes from
Ward county Monday for $28,755, the
amount of their bid.
The Minot General Hospital Associ-
alton had placed two bids on the
property, one for $16,500 and another
for $20,75O, or offered to rent the
property from the county for $175 per
month.
The property is we'll located for hos
pital purposes. 1t is not known
whether the Sisters intend to build
a large new hospital on this site OF
not. Some years ago they bought a
site for their proposed new hospital
on the north side and excavation was
made for their new hospital building
but nothing further concerning the
work was done. It is expected that in
due time they will build.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
Sons Of Norway Elect Officers.

Sons Of Norway Elect Officers. n
The Sons of Norway had a Very, en-
thusiastic meeting Wednesday last.
The annual election of officers took
place with the following results:
.s President John X Sveen. Z, n!
n Vice President-Isak Mattson.H as!a
Judge-P. iFugelso.l f&T}3A91 s 70
Secretary-O B. Herigstad. 2"of~S =
Secretary Of Finance-T. Hougen.
" Treasurer-Evald Kvam. -
Physician-Dr. Hanson.
IS Regent-Andrew Molstein.
81 Marshal-John Strommen. 9a& a
Inner Guards-Ole Evje, N. O.
Hammer.
A motion for Christmas celebra-
ton was met with unanimous support
and the Goth of December was select
ed as the date of the "Jule-fest."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
Rearick- Anderson Nuptials.

Marion Rearick, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Rearick, prominent farmers liv-
ing seven miles north Of Surrey, was
united in marriage in this city We'd
nesday evening at $50 o'clock to Miss
Edna A. Anderson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Anderson, who re-
side in the same vicinity. The mar
riage was performed at the United
Lutheran parsonage by Rev. Mr.. Lon
ne. The couple will begin housekeep-
ing soon at the groom's fathers farm,
which they will operate the coming
season. The couple have host Of
friends who wish them the best that
life affords,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
Foot of Snow on the Level.

We might write a column article
about the very heavy fall of Eight"
snow but haven't the time nor inclina-
ton. We've been too busy wading
thru it to enjoy it very much yet.
Snow began falling Wednesday morn
ing, kept it up all day long and well
into the night and now lies a foot
or more on the level and in places is
piled up. Autos are running in the
city but will find it hard work in the
country for few days. Many farm.
ers with their autos were caught in
the city but many braved the ele-
ments and probably got home in some
fashion. This will make good sleigh
ing. Merchants will do more business
and it will seem more like Christmas.
Everybody ought to be happy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
Great Lectures at Sons of Norway
Hall

Professor Haugeland of Christiania,
Norway, whose illustrated lectures on
NORWAY and Its Great Industries
aroused 50 much interest among the
Scandinavian population of this vicin-
ity, will again appear at the Sons of
Norway Hall Tuesday. December 10.
He will then give two lectures, one at
Z o'clock p. m. on "The Recent Great
Industries of Norway" and the other
at $3.50 p. m. on "Trips Through Nor
way"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
Also Wasted,

If there are any country women who
are wasting their time envying their
sisters in the city-don't do it. Such
an attitude is out Of date.-Exchange
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
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Thanksgiving items: Mr.. Nichols,
who is working at the Beighle mine,
spent Thanksgiving at his home in
Minot. Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Long en-
tertained the Updike, Baker, Bunker
and Beighle families. Chas. Prime
and family, of Velva, Neil Irwin and
family and Glen Walker took dinner
at the E. r. Walker home. The Bivins
family were all home and treated
themselves to an oyster supper. G..
G. Reilly's gave roast duck dinner
to the Sillman families. Stewart
Reed and family spent the day in
Sawyer with relatives. Miss Trap
spent the week end in Minot. Mr..
Shuss visited his sister near Carpio.
Mr.. Knecht spent the day near Crazy
with friends. Mrs. E. L. Miller enter
tanned her brother from Benedict.
G.. G. Reilly is the possessor of a
new Ford, having disposed Of his old
one to Will Sillman.
r. w. Beighle took carload Of
stock to Minneapolis and attended the
Nonpartisan League convention while
in that city.
Verne Walker carries her arm in a
sling as the result of fall down
stairs while visiting Alpha Sharar.
Ray Irwin is quite seriously ill.
Ella Bivins spent the week end with
home folks.
Minot visitors Saturday included the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

Clark Streeper, Mr.. and Mrs. Neil IT.
win, Steve Streeper, G. G. Reilly.
Sunday school report for Dec. 3,
Highland Congregational: Attendance
AZ; collection 90c; visitors 2.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
HEATH AND DAUGHTER BUY
W1LDROSE PHARMACY

L. G.. Heath, who with his daughter
Miss M. Grace Heath, recently bought
the Haines drug store at Wildrose, N
D., was in the city Tuesday Mr.
Heath operated a nursery and stock
farm at Riga for years but leaves the
place in charge of his son, Charles.
Many in this city will remember
Miss Heath, who was connected at one
time with the Mccoy drug store. She
is now registered pharmacist and is
doing a fine business at Wildrose.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

following: Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Walk
er, May Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Bunker, Mr.. and Mrs. Reed and sons,
Ralph and Ray, E. Bivins and family,
E. L. Miller and family, Mrs. Baker,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-06
UNITED STATES WARsHIP TOTAL
LOSS ON ROCKS OF OUTER
HARBOR AT SAN DO
MlNGO.
HEAVY SEA COMES BEFORE
VESSEL CAN GET UP STEAM
Gunboat Castine Dragged Close in,
But Gets Out to Sea-lII-Fated
Ship Formerly Was Cruiser
Tennessee-used for Relief
Work in Mediterranean,

San Domingo, Aug. 31.-The United
States armored cruiser Memphis was
driven ashore on the rocks of the outer
harbor by a great and sudden ground
swell. More than 20 men were lost
with a motor boat in the harbor.
Rear Admiral Bond cabled Wash.
ington as follows:
memphis driven ashore by heavy
sea, San Domingo City, west of
lighthouse, at 4:3O p. m. She is lying
close under bluff, has lines ashore, and
is getting crew off. Heavy sea came
up suddenly and ship was unable to
get up steam in time to save herself.
Twenty men of liberty party drowned
on way back to ship. Castine (gun-
boat) dragged close in, but did not
strike, and got out to sea. No other
casualties known. Memphis will be
total loss. Expect to save everybody
on board.'
The United States cruiser Memphis
formerly was the armored cruiser
Tennessee. Her name was changed
May rs, last. Recently she has been
doing duty in San Domingo waters in
connection with the revolution.
At the outbreak of the present Euro
pean war the cruiser, still the Tennes-
see, carried $5,867,000 to Europe for
Americans stranded there.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-06

DECLARES WAR ON AUSTRIA
UNGARY-BERLlN MAKES
ANNOUNCEMENT.
ITALY WILL FIGHT GERMANY
Formal Declaration Of Kostilities Is
Made in Rome and Berlin-Latins
TO Throw Surplus Troops
Against Kaiser.

London, Aug. 80. - Roumania has
thrown in her lot with the Allies by
declaring war on Austria-Hungary and
almost simultaneously Germany has
announced that she is at war with
Roumania.
Already the troops of King Ferdin-
and are seeking entry into the plains
Of Pennsylvania through the eastern
Carpathians toward Kronstadt the
chief city in Pennsylvania, and in the
direction Of Hermannstadt.
This move is intended presumably
In an endeavor to press northward
through Pennsylvania toward the
Bukowina and Galicia borders to take
in the rear the Austro-G ermans trying
to hold back the Russians from enter
ing the plains Of Hungary.
Italy Declares War on Germany.
Rome, Aug. 29.-Italy has declared
war on Germany.
Announcement of the formal decla-
ration OF war was made simultaneous
ly in Rome and Berlin.
Through this step, Italy has aligned
itself fully with the Allies. At the
commencement of the war Italy was
an ally of Germany as member of
the Triple Alliance. Germany has
strlven vainly to prevent the Italian
government from taking this final step,
as it will place the Italian government
in position to throw it's great surplus
OF troops into the campaign against
Germany.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-06
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND
G. A. R. VETERANS ATTEND
Hold Fiftieth Annual Encampmen at
Kansas city-Parade and Business
Meetings Planned.

Kansas City, Aug. 30.-veterans or
the Grand Army of the Republic held
the first public meeting Of the fiftieth
annual encampment in convention hall
here. Governor Arthur Capper of
Kansas and Mayor George H. Edwards
Of Kansas City welcomed the old SOL
diers.
Captain Elias R. Monfort of Cincin-
natl, the commander in chief and the
presidents Of the eight organizations
affiliated with the Grand Army, re-
piled.
The annual parade will be held to-
day and business meetings will follow.
It was estimated that $4,000 visitors
had arrived here.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-06
DEMONSTRATION PLANNED
BY RAIL EMPLOYEES SEPT, a
Brotherhood Leaders Expect 100000
Workers in Labor March Showing
Sympathy for Cause.

Washington, Aug. 30-Labor day.
Monday, September 4, is the date fixed
for the strike in the tentative orders
prepared by the railroad brotherhoods
and carried home by the members of
the committee of GAO when they left
Washington Sunday. It was learned
that the brotherhood leaders decided
negotiations here must end, one way
or another, before Labor day, and sc.
lected the holiday with view to hav.
ing 100000 or more workers in all
lines of labor march in great demon.
STATIONS in favor Of the strikers
cause.