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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
DEMURRER SUSTAINED BY
 COURT THIS MORNING

The demurrer in the case of the Douglas Island Temperance Society vs Fred Kronquist was sustained by Judge Jennings this morning.
 The defendants allego that the by laws Of the former temperance socie- ty were indefinite and vague and made no provisions for the defendants as trustees of the order turning the mon ey held in trust over to any certain party. They provided that the money be turned over to any temperance so- clety which might be formed in the future. The court held that under the bylaws as preesnted in the evi- dence, any temperance society might be formed and claim the property whether 1t be formed at Douglas, Skagway or any other city The plain tiffs were given fifteen days in which to file an amended complaint
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
sowLERs TO RoLL.

TREADwELL, March s.-The first game of the three-team tournament between the Treadwell, the A. B. and the Elks bowling teams will take place on the local alleys tomorrow night. The tournament is attracting considerable attention asthe games win be bowIed on the Treadwell. Elks' and Brunswick alleys and the games will be. actual contests instead of one sided affairs that the telegraph tourn- ament proved to be.
 The Treadwell team win probably be picked from the following bowlers; c. E. Bennett. E. o. Bennett. H.. Graham. ". Mccormick. E. McCor' mick. J. Kerkes, F. F. Summers and c. Paul
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
FRONTIER CLUB WILL
 TAKE MALoNEY HOUSE

The nine-room Maloney house at the corner of Fifth and Harris has been leased by the Frontier club for a home and will be occupied as soon as it has been put in shape for occu- pancy. The house was formerly oc- cupied by Judge Jennings and family
 The Frontier Club was organized ess than @ year ago and has been To ,ated at Fourth and Seward. but has outgrown the present quarters. The club. consists of J. P. L. Graves. Harry !. Lucas. F. D. Spear. Edwin c. Ham ilton. Tom Banbury. A. F. ziegler and Fred Berger.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
TREADwELL NOTES


 TREADWELL. March s.--Aspirants for places on this seasons baseball team are already starting preliminary training. The team this year will be made up entirely of local players and it is expected that Thane. the Alaska Juneau and Perseverance mines will be each represented by a team of To- cal men. A schedule of games will undoubtedly be arranged in the near future.
 The regular shows took place at the Treadwell Club Saturday afternoon and evening. The Treadwell orches- tra was in attendance at the evening show
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
WEDDING AT DOUGLAS.

DOUGLAS. March 6.-This morning at 8 o'clock the Catholic church was the scene Of the wedding of two of Douglas most popular young people. The contracting parties were Wiifred Irwin Johnson and Miss Christine AL ma NJ. Oakes. Joseph Meagher and Miss Boldiena Kornick were the wit nesses to the ceremony which was performed by Rev. J. Bruckert in the presence of @ number of invited guests. A breakfast was served at 9 o'clock in the apartments of the newlyweds at the Sans Souci building. Mrs. Oakes, mother of the bride, was present. having come from Vancouver, B. C.. to be present at the ceremony.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
WIFE STARVED TO DEATH CHILDREN
 FACE SAME FATE

DULUTH, Minn., March 6.-Dr. AL den Cwi, of this city. today received. a communication from Secretary of State Lansing stating that his wise had died of starvation in Poland and that his three children are facing a similar fate. The message had been forwarded Co Washington from O United States Vice Consul at that portion of Poland controlled by tho Germans. They had been visiting rel atives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
PLAYGROUND BAIL GIVEN TONIGHT AT
 TIE HIPP0DR0ME

Everything is in readiness for the benefit ball to be given at the Hip podrome tonight by the Civic Im- provement Department of the Juneau Woman's Club. The members of the club have seen to 1t that nothing has been left undone which could add to the pleasure and comfort of their guests.
 Pretty souvenir programs have been provided and delicious fruit punch win be served. The tickets are S1 and admit one couple; single admission is 50 cents The benefit ball is for a good cause. It is to help the Juneau Woman's Club to start work on the public playgrourds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
NEW CIVILIAN CORPS

SAN FRANCISCO, March 6.-Unit- ed States army officers here today indorsed plan proposed by D. H. Rydus. a Spanish War veteran, to or ganize a civilian automobile corp to transport troops rapidly in time of war. and 1t was announced that man. eouvers would be arranged as soon as first units of the corps had been provided.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
CASES ARE SET FOR TRIAL
 BY DISTRICT COURT

The first case to come to trial in the district court during the pres ent term will be that of Caro-, Kohen. and Reck ys the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company. Tho case is one where the plaintiffs ask damages from the defendants for alleged tres passing. The plaintiffs allege that the Alaska Juneau company, through it's employees and agents, removed timber from the mining claims, and also ran @ Hume across their property. It will come up first thing tomorrow morning.
 The petit jury was excused until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock when the above case will come to trial. Fol lowing that case the next one to be taken up will be Lucy Linderman vs Jimmie Young. The case is a suit over the title to ground.
 This afternoon arguments on @ mo ton for continuance in the case Of S. T. Hills, as receiver in bankruptcy of A. J. Myers. vs A. J. Myers and Geo. Myers were heard. The case was or lered continued until April 17th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
APPLIES FOR PATENT.

An application for patent was filed in the local land office this morning by the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company for the J. K. Row. and Tow lode claims and the X, V. x and 2 millsites. all located in or near Last Chance and Silver Bow basins on Gold creek.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

You need not trouble 10 go out this stormy weather. We will eheerfully deliver anything you wish. Quality or price does not make any difference. That Is what we are in buslness for "eest values, best service, and best prices" is our war cry. Juneau Drug Co., phone 25o. ct
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
FAvoRs eueAR rARIFF

HAVANA, March 6. - President, Hawley of the Cuban American Su- gar Company favors @ sugar tariff be- cause 1t would benefit the whole su- gar industry in the United States. Vast sugar industries were built here un- der the old protective tariff, he has claimed, and while 1t no longer re- Quires SO much protection, 1t must have certain amount in order to flourish.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

You need not trouble to go out this stormy weather We will eheerfully deliver anything you wish. Quality or price does not make any difference. That Is what we are in business for "Eest values, best service, and best prices" is our war cry. Juneau Drug G.. phone 25o. 6-'t
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
WATER QUESTION IN DOUGLAS NOW
 UP TO CITIZENS

DOUGLAS. March 6. - At the meeting Of the city council last Monday night the question of purchase of the present water system came up for issue. The water committee today received an option on the system and will place the matter before the citi- zens at a special election.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

The Treadwen Safety Committee will hold It's regular monthly meeting ct the Treadwell club this afternoon.
 The Spokane is due at Treadwell at midnight tonight. She has a cargo of 1SS tons for the Treadwell company.
 Bobby Stevens, Jimmy Cross and c. c. Cross returned from the south cn the Alaska last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
REAuTlELu nIspLAY

The finest lot of fruits and vege- tables that have been shown in the city this season arc now to be had at GOLDsTEINS EMPORIUM. Toma- toes, giant cucumbers, mammoth caul- flower, Mexican tomatoes. and Flor ida asparagus are part of the assort- ment 3.6-5t
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
WILL LocArE HERE.

Winfield S. Smith. of Seattle. has arrived in Juneau and will make ap- plication for admittance to practice law before the courts of Alaska. Mir. smith has been practicing in Seattle for some time and is well known in Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
LIKE AN ANIMALS
 TAlL-TRlcK WAS
 JUST LITTLE BEHIND
~

BOSTON, March Stockholm cor. quotes Swedish public opinion as holding that England es- tablished her blockade too late. It only became effective last April, and for eight months prior to that the Germans were rushing in supplies Of every description.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
BANK OF ESSEN FAILS

LONDON, March s.-A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company from Zurich says; "The failure of an important bank at Essen, Germany is announced. It Is believed that many Of the men: in the Krupp works have lost their savings"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
FORD WILL PAY THIS

~I-I- TT" II@ V ~T' "''" CHICAGO. March 6. - The Ameri- can defense Society win begin at once an advertising campaign in the news papers and magazines throughout the country to offset Henry Ford's anti preparedness advertising propaganda. The advertisements will be paid for in part by popular subscription.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

AMSTERDAM. March 6. - Ger many's next ordinary budget, includ- ing 2.O0O,000,00O marks interest on war loans, will reach ct least 5,5OO.OOO- GOO marks, or S1.S1O,1OO,OOO. accord ing to Prlvy Counsellor Behrnauer, writing in the Hamburg Nachrichten. The previous highest budget-that of 191S-14-reached only slightly above 8 500 900 900 ma-k5.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
oe. cHas To. caeTER.

Modern dentistry In all branches. specializing In plate work. using the method Of pr. Sam1 c. Supplee. Of New York. Plates made by this meth cd will give absolute satisfaction - phone 3. Donglss ll.22-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

wAsHINGTON-Gen Hugh Scott, acting Secretary of War. adlnterim, has asked Congress for an appropria- ton of S5OO,oOO for military and post roads. bridges and trails to complete the Valdez Fairbanks chitina Fair. banks military road.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

,1 TURNER'S
 DANCING ACADEMY.


Prof Mckenzie guarantees to teaen you to dance for s7oo; why hesitate z Thls offer To for March only. Start now; office hours, 10 a. m. to p. n''' phone PTS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
NOTICE.

The regular meeting of the Moose tonight. Business Of importance and lecture after meeting. Nomination of officers tonight. Visiting members urgently requested to attend.
 6-1t THOS. J. McCAUL. Secy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
ApPoINTEo coMMIssloNgR.

A. E. Shaw. of San Francisco. has been appointed a commissioner Of deeds for the Territory of Alaska. the certificate of appointment having been filed in the office of Secretary Davidson this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

Black cat Memo" stolen from AL askan hotel. broke away from party Finder return to Mrs. Burbach. Re ward. 6.2t
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
TEN TEUToNlc FIGHTERS TO THREE FEET OF FRONT

% TO THREE FEET OF FRONT < PARIS, March 6. - The
 F Temps, in its military review. -s estimates that the Germans {. are employing on the average I, of ten infantrymen to every q. three feet of front where the .t attack is fiercest north of Yer < dun-that Is over a line eight .. miles in length between Bra .' bant and Ornes.
 * The reviewer maintains that < tho operations were only neces- |. sarily preliminary to an at- |. tempt to beseIge verdun. but < comprise an attack on a wide |. part of the front of which Yer q. dun formed a part of the rear I. support.
 @ The attacks. he declares, still .s are held within the first line q, of works. while there are .' three other lines at strategic # intervals behind the first -s These lines are more solidly |. constructed, and are more < elaborate in their nature than * the first lines. as work on * them could be done at leisure, * without the workers being in s- range of the German fire.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

wAsHINGTON-It is reported that the administration is preparing to make formal demands upon Austria for the sinking of the Petrollte.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

BERLIN-The admiralty announces that 5000 lost their lives when the French auxiliary Cruiser Provence was sunk by submarine. Paris de- nled that a submarine did the work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

ST LoUIs-The eighty mayors rep resenting various cities of the United States have adjourned after two days session and urged universal mill tary service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
POLITICS BUzzlNe IN
 STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON. March 6.-Former Lieut. Gov Barry is Q candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor of Massachusetts. Andrew J. Peters may also be Q candidate. For Unit ed States Senator. Sherman l.. Whip pie and John F. Fitzgerald are men, toned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

Goldstein's Emporium is having an. other one Of It's famous coffee sales this week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

LONDoN-Wnliam Angus Knight, tho eminent English literature, is dead.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
There Is a Great
 DfferenceinDrugs

more than most people are aware of. For iustsns-common table salt costs ioc for a sib. bag at the grocery store, but the same thing, only purified, costs s2e a pound; commercial suIphurIc acid costs Sc, while chemically pure costs 4oe; commercial muriate Of ann monia costs lie, but the chemically pure costs 55e, and 60 1t Is an along the list.
 For most purposes tho regular Is an right A person would be foolish to pay 55c tho pound for muriate Of AmonIa with which to fix hls olee- trlc bell.
 But when it eomeo to uaIns It medl- elnaIIy, then Che best'ls none too good Tho best Is what you get when wc flll your prescriptions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

ALLMgTAL wEATHERsTRlPs- olts 6 ellpasrlek. Contractors. i2-i4-H
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
TELEeRAPHIc CABLE NEWS IN CONDENSED
 FORM FOR READING

SYDNEY, Australia --Middleweight ture committee has reported a bill ask ing $24.OoOOOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

oiymp'a Oysters at Grans. Phone 2o6. 1-2s-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06
SUES FOR MONEY.

Mrs. Grace Myers today filed suit in the Commissioners court against Fer nando I. Nelson. to recover $50. the balance due in a transaction involv- ing S2OO Mrs. Myers sold the range and furnishings of the Dutch Girl and has only received S12O on tho original purchase price. it is alleged.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

FOR RENT--cottage. 1Os Gastineau avenue. 2-6-St
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

PORTLAND-A severe snow storm is raging throughout Oregon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

COFFEE SALE at Goldstein's this week. S.6-5t
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

Give The Empire an opportunity to auote you prices on printing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

WANTED-Chambermaid. Call Cir cle City Hotel s-6.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-06

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
THOMPSON INDICTED ON
DOUBLE MURDER CHARGE

Hiilsboro. Ore. July is.--rsennctt
Thompson today Ia formally charged
with the murder OF Mrs. Helen c.
Jennings and Fred Ristman. q chanf-
feur. on the night OF May i6, He
viii enter a plea tomorrow. and HIS
trial probably win be set for an early
date.
The grand Jury yesterday indicted
Thompson for one Of the most brutal
and puxxllng murders In the GRIM
lnal annals OF the state, Mrs, len
nlngs was beaten TO death with a
sledge-hammer while she slept In her
house. two miles from Sherwood sta
tion. Ristman. a jitney driver who
carried the murderer to Mrs. Jen-
ning's home. was killed By n heavy
blow on top OF his head az he sat
at the wheel OF his automobile. Ap-
parently the murderer killed Rist-
man in an endeavor to hide all trace
Of his crime. The evidence against
Thompson Is purely circumstantiai,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
U. s. GETS MANY CAVALRY
HORSES AT ST. louis

ST. Louis, July 1S.---I.eadlng horse
dealers In the market across the river
declined TO say just how many horses
the United States government had
bought in the East st. Louis market
since the Mexican trouble began, II
was learned through various sources.
however. that more than 1900 cav
airy mounts had been purchased here
during the past Ave weeks.
The United States was paying more
for It's horses than the allied govern
ments. one dealer said. He said
three European powers. "tlring OF
the gan. are buying cheaper
grade"
The United States government Ia
paying a good price and getting bet
ter horse flesh. the same man said.
HE would not divulge the cost.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
SUBMARINE CAPTAIN
LIKES UNITED STATES

Baltimore. July lS.-Here Is the
auf weidersehm of Captain Koenig.
OF the first transatlantic submarine
freighter. as given TO the United
Press for the people Of the United
States:
'Isr land und stadt gefallt mir
sehr. und ich hoffe bald zurickzukom-
men. Die Leute in Baltimore sind
sehr freundlich zu uns gewesen."
Translated. this means:
"Your country and your city please
me much. and I hope to come back
soon. The people in Baltimore have
been very friendly to u.s."
Captain Koenig was not saying to-
day that he would leave right away.
but consented as preparedness
advocate to give out the above fare
well, just as a matter of caution so
nobody could say he had not bade
the people good-by.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
BATTLE FOR PERONNE
NOW RAGING FIERCELA

Paris. July 1S.-The Germans have
launched a heavy counter-attack
against newly-won French positions
west of Peronne. the war office an
nounced today. Thus far all Ger
man attacks south of the Somme
have been repulsed. but heavy fight
ing is still going on.
The Germans repeatedly attacked
LaMaizonnette. but we're repulsed
each time with heavy losses. The
fighting then extended along a large
sector Of the front occupied by the
French in the first week Of the
Anglo-French offensive. The most
violent combat is going on near the
village Of Biaches, one mile from
Peronne.
The Germans we're active last
night on the verdun front. on both
banks of the Meuse. On the west
bank German attack against Hill
304 was checked. On the east bank
German grenade attacks in the re.
gion OF Fleury we're repulsed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
RERLlN PRESS URGES
CONFlDENCE OF AMERICANS

Amsterdam, July is.--The Ameri-
can people are urged TO retain their
confidence In the ultimate success OF
the German armies aud to disregard
Lying reports" printed In the foreign
press. In lengthy articles In tho Ber-
lin newspapers.
Advices from Berlin say that a
similar appeal issued by the German
general stan and labelled an Appeal
to tho German Nation was really
inspired by the kaiser after confer.
ence with his generals.
THE army trusts It's leaders," de-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18

Mrs. G. oium left this afternoon
for visit at Gold Hill,
Mrs. r. s. Blalock returned to
Rogue River this afternoon,
Mrs, A. J, Nicholson spent day in
town from Rogue River.
II. A. Schell made a business trip
to Ashland this afternoon,
Charles Pruit left last night for
Leland. after day in town.
Mrs. Walter wheeler lett this
morning for Redding.
Trimmed hats at one-half price and
less at Mrs. Rehkopf's. 7sati
Mrs. ]. B, MATHEWS went to Dans-
muir this morning to visit for some
time.
W. C. Hunting returned last night
to Merlin, after day In town.
William Fairbanks spent the day
in town yesterday on business from
Merlin.
Rev. @. H. French left last night
for the north. after attending to bush
ness matters in the city.
National Mazda automobile lamps
at Rogue River Hardware. the Bis
Red Front. SOS
Mrs. ]. A. Smith and son left this
morning for a several weeks visit AT
yreka.
Mrs. Mary Kris returned to Med
ford this morning. after visiting in
town for several days.
Miss Reba Smith left this morn
ing for Powers. being called there by
the serious illness of her mother.
Mrs. n. NJ. White and children
left last night for Portland. after
visiting here with Mrs. J., D. Mac
Vicar,
Misses Emma and Clara Albrecht.
OF Glencoe. Minnesota. are visiting
Mrs. Minnie Albrecht and daughter,
Miss Grace.
Silk petticoats. in soft finish taffeta,
also Belding satin and sateens. etc.
Mrs. Rehkopf. 7s2tf
Mr.. and Mrs. s. r. Briscow ar
rived this afternoon from Portland
to visit Mr.. Briscow's parents.
Mrs. ]. l.. Shaska left this after
noon for Medford to visit for some
time.
Mrs. NJ. Clemens and daughter,
Gretchen, returned today from Glen
dale. where they spent several days
visiting. Miss Catherine win remain
at Glendale until Sunday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
clares the Tageblatt. why ahouid not
those who are At homo do the same'"
rouR MEN IMPRISONED
ny CAvE.IN AT NINE

Joplin. No.. July is,--isescuers
are digging tranticaliy today to re-
lease four men Imprisoned by a cave
In at the Babcoek mine late yestcr-
day. They hope 10 reach them late
today or tonight. but fear tho miners
viii bc suffocated. The Imprisoned
men we're stlil alive at . q. m. Res
cuers heard the sound of their picks
against tho rocks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
win Play Gold Hill

Next Sunday the Grants Pass ball
club will meet the Gold Hill team on
the local field. Although the visiting
team is from smaller place, they
have team that is a match for any
of the valley clubs. They were de-
feated by Medford few weeks ago
by very small margin. and will be
by no means easy meat for the locals.
The Grants Pass team travelled to
klamath Falls Sunday and were de-
feated 7-3.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
INFANTILE PARALYSIS
INCREASES IN NEW YORK

New York, July 1s.--An alarming
increase OF lnfantile paralysis among
increase OF infantile paralysis was re-
ported by the board Of health today.
Today's count showed 12l new cases,
as against s5 yesterday. There were
25 deaths today, as against IA yes
terday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
Return From California

DR.. and Mrs. E. c Macy return
ed last night from trip to Bray.
Cal, where they spent Sunday. and
where their daughter. Melba. who
accompanied them. will visit friends
for several weeks. Air. and Mrs.
Macy also took the Crater lake trip.
but on account Of the storm did not
go to the rim OF the lake.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
Flag Social Thursday

Gen. Logan w. X. c. viii give a
flag social on the lawn at the home
of Mrs. Hattie Calvert. 407 A street.
on Thursday afternoon. Everyone
invited. A special invitation Is given
the local G. A. r. and all civil war
veterans who may be in the city.
Patriotism will be the subject OF the
afternoons program.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
Will Spring DARK Horse

The MethodIsts are attempting to
pull themselves out OF the cellar and
will put a new pitcher in the field
tonight against the Presbyterians.
The new player is a dark horse
never having played here. but the
Methodists are building their highest
hopes upon him. The game is GER
tain to be tight, as the two teams are
the most evenly matched In the
league.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
Will Noe sem Insurance---

In yesterdays paper Il was stated
that e. E. blanchard had been ap-
pointed agent for the Columbia Life
and Trust company This statement
is somewhat misleading. as Mr..
Blanchard does not expect to sell In
surance. but will only loan money for
the company on town property.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18

Ships Fancy Hcgs--
y. r. steel. OF winona ranch, has
just shipped two more thoroughbred
hoss through the local express. The
hogs were consigned to Mason.
Nevada. and visalia. California.