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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
HARDEN IS FORCING A
 BIG BLUFF

LONDON, Feb. 19.-The Times today quotes Maxi milan Harden, the foremost German writer, who declares in the Diezuhunft publica- tion that, If Great Britain yearns for proof that we cannot wound her heart with submarine and aircraft t raids and if she will not dis cuss peace until this has been proved, we will have to show her. Also the United States must reconcile itself to the conviction that no further hesitation will cripple our submarine warfare and no Stars and Stripes will pro- tect a ship in the war zone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19

When questioned regarding the ap- Dointment thie morning. Mir. Walker said. was advised that the nomina- tious had been made. do not know whether the appointments have yet been confirmed in the Senate. al- though che Empire dispatch suggests this. ! am naturally much grat.hed, and consider that the appointments. if made. are a recognition of the ser vice Of this office in matters which for the last six years. because of the situation in Alaska regarding the coal lands and other public lands. have been of vital interest to the public and of close concern in the Depart ment of the Interior.
 alr. Walker was appointed to the Juneau office in 1910. from Oregon, at
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
ANOTHER HYPHENATED
 CONCERN SPRINGS UP

NEW YORK. Feb. 19.-The .Ameri- chamber of Commerce in New York has been incorporated in Albany ito encourage and promote the economic. commercial and indus trial relations between the United States and Russia" It will incorpor- ate with the Russian-American cham Der of commerce in Moscow. Charles IT. Boynton of the New York stovck Exchange firm of c. Fl. Boynton & O.. has been elected the president of the organization.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
RESIDENCE DESTROYED
 BY A BOMB

CHICAGO. Feb. le - The three story stone residence of Modestine Mastroglovanni Italian editor, also president of the bank which failed in March. last year, was practically de stroyed by the explosion of a bomb early today The family was absent. All windows were broken in the ad- joining house which is owned by Ira J. Mix. the millionaire milkman.
 There is no clue as to the latest bomb outrage Mastrogiovannis bank failure caused the depositors to loose heavily. The police are working on the theory that several Italian com splrators took this method of aveng. ing their losses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
PROBE ORDERED ON CHARGES OF
 SEN. ROBINSON

WASHINGTON, Feb. ls. - An in. vestigatlon of the charges made by Senator Robinson yesterday that the aviation service was honeycombed with fayoritism. etc.. was today or. dered by the War Department. Sem ator Robinson added to his charges today and presented further proofs that Col. Reber head of the aviation corps. had been conducting the aero division in a most inefficient manner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
ALABAMA BANK CLOSED
 SECOND TIME IN YEAR

BIRMINGHAM, Feb. l9.-For the second time within year the Jeffer- son County Savings Bank failed to open today. It was re-opened about six months ago under 8 new organize tlon. capitalized at S5oO,ooO. It is ru- mored that the reasons for the present closing IS that the deposits reached a low level, and, in accordance with the state banking laws. directors decided Co close.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
PLAN SMASH OF ALLIES
 LINES

AMSTERDAM, Feb. l9.-The Germans are prepar- ing for tremendous smash at the Allies front in Bel gium This information is received from official sources in Berlin and borne out by facts from the Holland iron tier.
 During the last six days immense numbers of Ger man troops have been passing to central and southern Belgium With the troops have gone train loads of heavy artillery and munitions. The movement has been kept
 Dispatches from Louviane state that the new Ger man move is great operation of strategy and many con rences of high military officers have and are being held there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
RAILROAD MEN DEMAND
 EIGHT HOUR DAY: ALSO
 INCREASE IN THEIR PAY

BOSTON. Feb. ls.- The demands for an eight.hour day and a ten per cent. increase in wages have been made upon the Boston & Maine sys- tenn by the adjustment board of the Brotherhood of Railroad Station Elm Similar demands will be presented to the Boston & Albany on Saturday, and to the executive off, cers of the Maine Central on Dext Monday
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
WELSH COMPANIES
 SHOWING UP WELL

LONDON. Feb. 19. - The Welsh shipping companies are experiencing record prosperity and the seamen's wages have been raised about thirty per cent. The Ha:n Shipping Com pany in year from June 30. 1915. earn ed s1.5OO,Ooo. about 300 per cent more than in the previous year. increasing fits dividend from 10 to 20 per cent
 The Iondon-American Company has decralde Q 20 per cent. dividend and the Tatem Company, TO DOT cent. The shipping Of New South Wales Is hum ming with prosperity. with wages ir the colleries bigher than ever before.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
BRITISH TAKE GERMANS FROM
 AMERICAN SHIP

SHANGHAI. Feb. l9.-The Ameri. can steamship China, which left here for San Francisco several days ago, was held up on the high seas by a British auxiliary cruiser and s8 Ger mans were taken off Although the captain of the China protested the British commander paid no attention to his pleas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
ANY
 HAS SENT
 LAST NOTE

BERLIN, Feb. l9.-It is understood that Germany has said her last word in the Lusitania ease. The government will not pre- pare another note about the matter. This information is according to indications among the foreign and oth- CT department officials to- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
Steamer Movements
 and Mail Information
Nn,u North Bound.

lNoW Ns'eN The Jefferson should arrive in Ju' neau Monday forenoon with mall and 
 The steamer Al-Ki should arrive in Juneau from the south next Thursday having sailed from Seattle early this morning.
 South Bound. The Alameda is due to arrive south bound Tuesday.
 The Admiral Farragut is due early next weeek. No reports have been re- ceived from Westward points.
 Northbound saiIInss. The Admiral Evans is duo to sail from Seattle tonight. The Princess May sails from Van couver tonight.
 The Northwestern Is due to sail from Seattle tomorrow night. Tho Spokane Is due to sail from se- attle Monday night
 Other saIIinss- The Georgia arrived from sitka this morning and will sail for skagway at
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
czAR's SON IS WOUNDED AT THE
 RUSSIAN FRONT

PETRoGRAD. Feb. l9.-Prince os. car. son of the Car. was wounded several days ago while making a tour Of inspection along the Russian front at Smorgen in the Minsk district Ac. cordlng to German prisoners who have arrived here. the Prince was caught by the fire of Cossack rifles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
AMERICAN DRAFTS ARE
 NOT cAsHA6LE OWING
 TO MAIL UNCERTAINTY

BOSTON. Feb. 19.-Foreign banks are refusing to cash American drafts owing to the absence Of any security that the drafts will travel safely in the mails is the claim of the State Department in a protest to England on the h.gh-seas mail seizures and the English censorship. The diplomatic mail has also been tempered with. and the department has made flor nal and vigorous protest"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
NO ELECTION FOR CLERK
 OR CITY ATTORNEY

There has been some misun- derstandins In the city about the coming special election or dered for March 18th. ThIe election is simply to ratify Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 50 of the 1915 Session Laws which provide for the election of a mayor by direct vote, and In addition, the election Of six councllmen to divide themselves by lot into two bodies after el- ection, the first three to serve one year and tho other three to serve two years. ln future elections a mayor and three eouneilmen only will be elected.
 The sections Of the law pro. vidlne for ths election Of Che city clerk and city attorney wll1 not be voted on. as the petition merely called for action on Che two sections as stated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
OF RUSSIA IS
 BRIBERY

BERLIN, Feb l9-AccOrding to advices received here several Russian newspapers have published dlsco sures in connection with illegal exemptions from military service which have startled all ranks of Russia It IS re- ported that the greatest upheava is caused in Petrograd
 The newspapers claim that the secretary of the gen ea recruiting committee at Petrograd and large nun Der of military surgeons have been arrested charged wlEn picahts were absolutely unftted for military service
 According to the published statements bribes were received in sums of ten thousand roubes up, depending on the wealth and importance of the applicant who was recruited Several connected with the aa are unuel Ss stood to already have been banshed to Siberia for life Many women have been arrested it is claimed they being involved in the intricacies of the scandal
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
)JRAZZ() N=ARS
 FALL

ROME, Feb. l9.-It is re- ported this afternoon that Durazzo, the capital of Al bania, is surrounded on three sides and its fall is ex- pected soon. These advices were received from an auth entic source.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
SENATE RATlFlEs
 TREATY SECURING
 NEW CANAL OPTION

WASHINGTON. Feb. ls.-The sen. ate today ratified the treaty which is designed to secure the option on the Nicaraguan canal route and for the establishment of 9 naval base on the Gulf of Fonseca. Three million dollars is the amount named.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
AL.KI coMlNe NoRTH.

SEATTLE. Feb. ls.-The steamer AIh sailed early this morning Her passengers for Juneau are Harry A. Stone, A. B. Callahan. W. Baker. Mrs. l.. AL Barrett, E. Edwards, H. Dillo- baugh. Joseph Lozier. Mrs. E- T. Per. kins and Arthur Weston
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
THOUSANDS ARE MAROONED---HELP
 IS SENT THEM

NATcHEz. Feb. l9.-Three govern. meut steamboats arrived or Newell ton this afternoon to take away D. 800 persons. mostly negroes who have been marooned there on account of the floods for the past forty-eight hours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
TURKS KILL WHILE ON
 RETREAT

PETROGRAD, Feb I9- Anticipating the over running of western Armenia by the Russians now that the way practically cleared by the fall of Ezeru the taking all their stores and placing them at Trebzona
 It is further reported that the Turks, apparently acting with frenzy, are massacreing the Armenlans frghtfuy Several of the uncensord dispatches receV- ed state that the crueltes heaped the deensees Ar menians are the worst ever chronicled.
 That these advces are authentic the Russian otclas believe as they came from Tifiis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
HANDS A STIFF UPPER CUT TO JAW
 OF JOHNNY BULL

LONDON. Feb. England stin remains to he taken out of the stupor of self-satisfaction and complacency into which her flourishing condition has steepcd her. Until she can be stirred out of this condition. until a religious revival takes place, just so long will the war continue. declares v.ce-Admiral Sir David Beatty of the First British battle cruiser squadron.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
ALASKA BARGE CHARTERED
 TO BRING LUMBER NORTH

SEATTLE. Feb 19.- The Puget Sound Min Company has purchased from the Northwestern Fisheries Com pany the Alaska barge Harvester. The Harvester will be immediately loaded with lumber for Anchorage
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
HUMBOLDT COMES
 NORTH EARLY iN
 MONTH OF MARCH

SEATTLE. Feb. l9.- The steamer Humboldt sails from San Francisco for Seattle March 1st Her first sail- ing for Juneau win be five or six deys later according to announcement made today by Max Kal.sh-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. Feb. l9,-Alaska God closed today at 22A. Butte and Super for at 9sA. Chino at 5s5z, Ray at 25- $. Utah Copper at S6A. Copper metal closed firm at 2sM
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
awIss AAvE No cRIsIs.

PETRoGRAD, Feb. is-camillo De coppet, president Of the Swiss fedora. ton. says that there is no crisis in Switzerland. The country is united on all matter political
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
TENDER
 ROSE LAUNCHED TODAY

SEATTLE. Feb. 1s. The light house tender Rose was launcned this morning at o'clock at the Anderson Ship Building Yards.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
SKI JUMPING RECORD
 BROKEN AT BIG FAIR

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS. Colo. Feb. 19.- Ni ski jumping records were smashed and broken today at the an- nual 1udwinter Ski Carnival Fair Ragnar Omtyelt. the Chicago profes- sional. cleared a distance of ls2 feet and nine inches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
RUSSIAN TROOPS ARE LANDING.

London, Feb. l9-The admiralty announced tonight that the Russian troops under the protection of warships are landing 70 miles east of Trebizona the important Turkish Black Sea port
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
SOMEBODY IS GOING
 TO LEAVE AMERICA

.s WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.
 + "If this unfair propaganda is s not ended, a certain ambassa- + dor will be shipped home" -s This remark today is credited .s to a government official in a a.po e sition to make good. Ambas- & sador yon Bernstorf by the log .s ic of Che situation. is the man .
 q meant
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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
AUSTRALIAN WOOL HAS
 ARRIVED IN AMERICA

BOSTON. Feb. ls.-An Australian cargo of 3.sOOOOo pounds of wool has arrived here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
JOHN Q. TAKES A
 SLICE OF CITY BONDS

NEW YORK Feb. ls. - John D. Rockefeller and George F. Baker are mentioned as buyers Of S25.ooO,o0o of New York City bonds from the First National Bank. New York
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. -C. B. Walker and F. A. Boyle were today reappoint- ed register and receiver, re- spectively at the Juneau land office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
sANauErERs UNAARME0.

, . : . . : . , : . 2 , . , 2 2 s sANoUETERs UNHARmEo. 2 --e-- Q t NEW YORK, Feb. 1e.-with 2 2 police at an doors and tho 2 2 building surrounded by detoc 2 s tives of all natIonalities, there 6 g were no disturbances at the z 2 banquet of the Knights of Co g 2 lumbus last night No anar- { r chist demonstration was made. : . $~&~~~S~ ~~@e~ q
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
CROWD COMING ON
 THE NORTHWESTERN

s SEATTLE. Feb. 1s.- Over P three hundred passengers are s booked on the Northwestern. E sailing Sunday night The s steamer is sold out
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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-19
ALASKA GETS IN.
,rAsuINcroN reh. la.

WASHINGTON. Feb. ls.
 Postmaster General Burleson today authorized the extension
 of the postal savings system
 , to Alaska.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
BY Bessie ASCOugh.

capes are becoming ubqu-
- tous in Paris. A day OF two ago l saw
a close fitting shoulder cape which had
been copied from a Victorian portrait paint
ing. 1t was made OF soft gray velvet and Dor
Tered all round with dark gray fox. The cape
fastened az one side with two large buttons
md there was high collar, which framed the
mead and face.
T., Paris they are making these capes IN
p. ,-t. haired fur such as mink, beaver ntch'
;ouash and so forth. But even more lash
-.7ble is the shaped shoulder cape made OF
.,o came material as the rest OF the costume
7d bordercd ali round with fuT.
j., admirable model, the creation OF a Rue
rc Ia PAX artist was expressed in currant RED
velvet and Japanese fox. This cape was long
enough to reach the elbows and II was crossed
over in front three large buttons fastening 1t
down the left side In astrakhan cape OF
this kind would look specially attractive.
These long capes, shaped to the shoulders, are
worn with the new long redingotes; in fact
they very often form part of the coats.
We are threatened with revival OF short,
tight jackets of the kind worn about ten years
ago. These curious little garments are ex-
ceedipgly chic and attractive when perfectly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09

A GREAT Paris drc5salaker has this win
"a ter turned his attention TO the wants
L n and needs o. girls who Ike to be per
iectly dressed without spending much money.
Indeed all orr best drcssraters and tailors
have realized that In tits terrible war time no
ere wishes 20 spend much money on clothes
thoust every ere likes 70 be well dressed. The
dress artists Of Paris axe very practical in their
ideas they know Row to meet the needs OF the
immediate moment half way.
lust nov, as have said, one OF the most
far,ous ai1.coas n The Rue de la PAX is turn
ing OF: perfectly lovely costumes io- girls at
modest prices al least, modest for the Rue dc
L. PAX. rut. letter still, these costumes are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09

GU. and when worn by Just the right woman.
have seen in tic best Partisan studios
short tight-httiug Jackets which bareiy GOV
cred tho hips ard which were bound with wide
6raid all round TIE hcn. When 'hc2c htde
coats arc Won IN conjunction with . Yory ruii
skirt ,he outline is rather remarkable; never
,Aelcss, it !, full Of subti- charm.
spoke in recent article o. the present
,.aze for ;-icot work - silk and wool. Trioot
coats trimmed with bands OF fur arc worn at
al hours 6 TIC say, and thc Jersey costume,
which is a noar relative oE Mime Tricot' -
rapidly becoming populaf
Onc OF the very new and practical IDEAS IS
the SET consisting Q. q long tic aud n:uh made
in crochet o. knitting and trimmed Wit lama.
marabou or any fur that may be tuckci away
ia o drawer.
These knitted ties axe exceedingly becoming.
They are OF the throw-over style. about yard
and half long and from ten to twelve inches
wide
WHAT THE MUFFS ARE LIKE.
The muf 10 match may be made in several
different ways-bar.cl shape. with bands OF
fur or marabou at either end or round, with
the fur. etc, introduced in the middle and
knitted bands at the ends the bands beng
caught in by lengths of velvet ribbon.
A rarely lovely set Of this kind was ex-
messed in lemon yellow handmade tricot and
nut brown lama. The long tie was carelessly
thrown over the LETT shouldc-, one end falling
:, the b2ck and the other in front. The brown
lama contrastcd delightfully."- with the lemon
yellow silk-for this set made Of silH-
and the tie was as warm and coscy as fur
scarf
have seen a similar model made OF dull
rose vegetable s.ll;--crochct strickland Dor
dcred with smoke gray lama. have also seen
long white crochet tie bOrdered with black
ruarabou for hal: mourning. These long
scaris are very easily made and not at all
expensive.
! have just seen very new and charming
veil. 1t was quite short, reaching only to the
tip Of the nose, and it made OF daTt. violet
spotted net. There vas an inch-widc border
which showed leaf design worked in tiny
porcelain beads-violet white smoke gray and
silver.
There were two large hatpns which had
ball heads thickly covered with the same en-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
Costume
Accessories

~ NE way 70 brighten q dark winter
srock is 70 make an embroidery belt
" for II. In many cases these serge or
duvetvr dresses are OF the one-piece model
and broad girdle brings the corsage and
skirt together
By devising a handsome pattern upon the
front and at the back of the belt and outlIn-
lining il with beads and silks in colors the
gown is given an individuality OF its own and
its commonplace and unitarian aspects vanish.
Suitable colors are amber, green and dull
blue. or mauve and gray frightened with
splashes OF gold and green. Muscovite vel
low and the beautiful green known as Russian
combine very well with turquoise and milky
white beads.
TULLE FOR THE SHOULDERS.
At one Of the most exclusive shops in Lon
don great display OF tulle scarfs was no
ticed Tic other day, very wide and very lons
scarfs, with d narrow hem OF something
sparkling, such as jet beading or silver gallon
Such scaris arc being worn not only IN
chilly houses in the evening, but with the
afternoon toilet not in the street so much
as at meetings and at ;etc-a-tcte teas
The scarfs a1e made of the softest blue
and rose shades, which look particularly well
streaming owe, blacl: pony cloth OF fur coat.
They fall almost to the floor
PANTALETTE STOCKINGS.
Some girls are hailing with delight and afe
wearing beneath their short skirts, the iriily
hemmcd petticoat. Others are voting the ne"
nsntalette stocking more 20 their liking
These stockings simulate the pantaloons
worn by our grandmother N orinolinc days.
They were very long and frilled at the ankles
demurely, as a consultation with the pages o.
Punch" of the period viii testify. But mod
crn girls do not want them.
Yet they like the substitute which IS par
OF stockings rufied above the ankles, with SIX
and fur-hemrncd or chiffon and satin edged
houncesl That is the psntslette stocking-a
quaint conceit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
-o- DAYTIME CLOTHES AS SEEN I'M PARIS
of with Umtrnrn2d High -
Ha1san d
ders u

long and short wells; il is also used-and with
the bos; results--on the borders OF wide rib
bon bows 0! hat trir- nings.
! noticed this rcck very lovely wintcr
Rat; Here the shape was Of vital i'm
portancc, for the hat was untrimmcd save e =
i couple OF beautiful hatDins; the latter ha.
large ball heads covered Nth dull metallic
silver galon With r-asses o. small blue beads
on the stem.
IN Paris trcsc picturesque velvet hats, un-
trimmed, arc HAVING 4 great success. They
arc so attractive tia. one wonders how over
trimmed hats ever could have been accepted.
HIGH VELVET TOQUES.
Some Of .l,e rcw toquc5 created by famous
Partisan riiiincrs are monumental They are
exaggc-atcdly high, quite narrow and worn
pressed down or The head When The eyes
become accustomed to the unusual height one
realizcs that these curious velvet toques make
admirable frames ior pretty faces These mod
els are untrii1nel or practically so. The folds
OF velvet arc ccvcrIy arranged or buckraTn
shape very thin wires being introduced TO
keep the high crown in correct shapc
A. one side, near the front, buckle may
be introduced or metallic rose set in dark
l.9vcs. but many OF The best models arc un-
trimmed, the rich folds OF velvet being con-
sdcred sufficient. These toques are lovely in
sapphire blue. ca-na.:oa red. rose du Barry,
ard 50 on. Elac,, velvet IS. OF course, very
popular; pretty women rcYcr forget that this
mater al is a Gea-.ac Jc2at.dcr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09

NE way TO brighten q dark winter
.rock is 70 make an embroidery belt
for it. In many cases these serge or
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-09
THE MOTHER

him at one task too long. nor make
him use the fine muscle necessary
for writing and other hand work;
these and their corresponding brain
centers are not yet developed. Now
is the time to lay the foundation for
a strong body and steady nerves that
can bear the strain and stress of mat
ure life.