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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
FACE
 SHILLING
 ON FRONT

PARIS, May to.-over 100000 sheIls Of an calIber have been eN. ploded along the French front of the vcrdun line during she past 4s hours The death toll among the French troops Is reported this afternoon to have been heavy.
 Along tho Meuse, operations aP- pear to Do at pcint where neither slde can claim advantage. The loss of both Teusons and the Allies hae been great.
 Two attempts to drop bombs from aeroplanes on the inner circle of the Verdun forts was repulsed th's morn. Ing by air fleet Of French machines and two German planes were dls- abled, one dropping Inside Of the French. lines.
 Tho smoke of battle ls 90 dense that aeroplanes on either aide arc ex- perlenolno difficulties for effective work
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
 COMM ANDER
 IS PUNISHED

WASHINGTON, May 10.-One of the most un- expected announcements received since the European submarine warfare has been in progress and since va rious snngs of steamers have been investigated was received here this morning.
 American Ambassador Gerard notified Secretary Lansing of the State Department that new note was on it's way to Washington from the German govern ment
 Ambassador Gerard intimated that the note con- taned the information that Germany admitted torpe doing the English packet Sussex several weeks ago. The submarine commander has already been punished, according to Ambassador Gerard's information and which is believed contained in this unexpected note Germany is willing also to make further reparation
 The acknowledgment by the German government, if such acknowledgment is made is all the more sur prsing in face of the German reply to the American note submarine warfare. The German government stated in the note that could easily deny the tons made by the American government that German torpedo had been responsible for the disaster to the Sussex but lat this time the details would not be tered into"
 The government officials here have maintained all along that the evidence that German was responsible for the torpedoing of the Sussex was certain Afdavits sent to Germany and further proof submitted was, in the minds of the American officials positive.
 Ambassador Gerard also informed the State De parment that the Presidents acceptancy note of sub marine warfare addressed to the German government had been received.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
RIVER ICE
 BREAKS AT DAWSON

DAWSON Y. IT,, May S.-The Yu- kon river ice broke in front Of Daw- son on the third minute after 10 o'clock this morning and all local river experts met grief, as the break came many days earlier than expect ed.
 A great snowfall in the upper Yu- kon region during the winter and a quick warm turn did the trick. There is a possibility that period of warm weather will do considerable damage before the river runs cler. but noth- ing serious has happened yet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
THIRD DIVISION
 DEMOCRATS FAVOR
 THOMAS ]. DoNAHoE

VALDEZ. May 1O.-A meeting of Democrats will be held here tonight for the purpose of advancing the can didecy of Thomas J. Donahoe. of this city, for Democratic National Com mitteeman. A canvass of the delega- tions elected from the Third Divis. ion to attend the Democratic con vention at Juneau indicates that practically all Of them favor the se- lection of Donahoe for National com mitteemm. and that Senator Cnas. A. Sulzer is favored for Delegate to Congress and. George 3. Grigsby, of Nome is the choice for Attorney-Gen. eral.
 Local Democrats believe that the chalrmanship of the Territorial com mittee should go to the Fourth Di- vision.
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accordance with 'hIs instructions. The Imperial government therefore frank Iy admits that assurances given the United States were not adhered to in thIs instance"
 The note expressed sincere re- gret regarding the deplorable incl dent, and declares that Germany Is In readiness 10 pay an adequate h. demnity to the injured American cIt- Izens. The note also says that the German government dIsapproves of the conduct of the commander who has been appropriately punished and volees the hope that the United States will consider the case settled.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
NOTE IS RECEIVED

WASHINGTON, May 10. - Ger many's note, acknowledging respon- slblllty for the damage to the Sussex, promising reparatiOn and announcing the punishment of the submarine commander, was received here late this afternoon. The text of the note reveals that Germany, while contend Ing that the submarine commander acted in bona fide belief that he was facing an enemy warohip when he torpedoed the Sussex, nevertheless he says he formed his Judgment too hurrledly and did not act with strict
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
STEAMER SUNK WITHOUT ANY
 WARNING GIVEN

LONDON. May l.--Captain F. E. Beadnel, commander of the White Star Liner cymrlc made the author ized statement today that his ship had been torpedoed without warning. The torpedo went through into the engine room and exploded killing four men instantly. The four men were blown through the slylights and later died of injuries The chief steward was drowned when boat capsized as he was leaving the ship just before the Cymrlc went down.
 One hundred and forty-one mem bers of the crew arrived here today and they all state that there was no warning that the steamer was to be tOrpedoed
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caII out coast ArtIIIerY.

WASHINGTON. May 10. - That the Mexican situation is grayer than officially announced IS seen in the as- sertion ol War Department officials this afternoon that indications are that miiitias from various other States will be ordered to the border before the end of the week.
 It was authoritatively stated today that the entire Coast Artillery of 13,- 900 men will be called to duty as well as the infantry.
 No word has been received from border points regarding the result ot the pursuit Of the bandits who raided Glenn Springs.
 An unconhrmed report was receiv- ed today that the bodies Of two men had been found in the brush across The Rio Grande. The bodies were reported to have been horribly mu- tuated. It is probable that these may be those of the missing men reported from Glenn Springs as Kidnapped by the bandits during the raid.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
OF
 MEXICANS IS
 BORDER PLOT

LAREDO, Texas, May lO.-InformatiOn was re- ceved here today that great Mexican uprising against Americans had been planned to take effect this after noon Hundreds of Mexican bandits for several days have been congregatng along the border and general raids were planned This information was sent to Brig.-Gen. Funston several days ago.
 One million rounds of rife ammunition, which the Mexcans attempted to smugge across the river into Mexico last night were seized by watchful soldiers and today the entire shipment was eonfscated.
 It is believed that this ammunition was supposed to be destined for the Mexicans in their uprising.
 General precautions were taken everywhere along the order today to frustrate any smuggling of ammunition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
DOLPHIN SAILED THIS MORNING FOR JUNEAU
 WITH A LIGHT LIST

SEATTLE. May 1O.-Steamer Dol phin sailed this morning at 9:30 o. clock for the north with a full car SO of freight but only S2 passengers aboard. the following named being for Gastineau channel points:
 For Juneau: Fl. A. stenbith, A. Peterson, Andrew Dobenaky. V. Fl. Carlson. W. X. Mcconnell, Thomas Sharpe. R. Iivnay, George A. Marsh Gn, Miss Ruth Howard, Mrs Jessie Larson, Katie Haanpaa, Anna Welter- hauns. Julia Thomas Dan Reicheh Y. J. Kfille and George Arnold.
 For Douglas-Mrs. R. York.
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FORMER COAST HlNDUs
 HANGED FOR sEoITloN

SAN FRANCISCO, May> 1O.-That several Hindus formerly residents Of San Francisco and other Pacific Coast cities were among 300 East Indians hanged in British India after being convicted of sedition, was tho statement made here today by Sam Chandra. editor of the local Hin. dustan Gadar. a paper denounced by the British secretary for India as ''the most dangerous of an reyolu- donary publications"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
HEAVY VOTE BEING CAST
 IN PRIMARY

With just enough of contest to make matters interesting good vote is being polled at the Democrat ic primary this afternoon. The polls opened at the Fire Hall shortly after 10 o'clock, and the voting began al- most Immediately, and has been fair ly steady all day.
 l. Sowerby, P S. Early and John E Winn were selected as judges, the latter being substituted for J. Lati- mer Gray who was unable to act. F. Lang Cobb and J. c. Readman are actig as clerks.
 A number Of women are voting this afternoon.
 At the time of going 10 press (S:45 D. m). 167 votes had been cast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
AUTO MANUFACTURERS WILL RAISE WAGES ON
 FIRST OF NEXT MONTH

NE wYoRK. May 1O.-The wnlys- Overland Company will voluntarily raise the wages of 17OOO employees on June 1st, making its annual pay roll Sl4.3O0,0O0 All employees re- ceiving 9 cents or less an hour will be advanced 10 per cent, between % and 90 cents, z per cent over 30 cents. 4 per cent. The working hours are decreased from 50 to 4s working hours each week with pay for 80 hours
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
TORPEDO BOATS BATTLE OFF THE
 BELGIAN COAST

LONDON. May 10.-According to official advices received today from Berlin, it is announced there that a British destroyer was badly dam aged in an engagement last Monday of the Belgian coast. The informa- tion states that a short battle was fought between German and British torpedo crafts. None Of the German boats were damaged.
 The Admiralty has failed to make an announcement of the reported en- gagement in the late official state ments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
GERMANS TO SINK
 Ali THE SHIPS LADEN
 WITH FOOD FOR BRITAIN

ROTTERDAM, May lo.-The cap tain of the Dutch ship Berkelstrom, which was sunk in the North sea April 2S by German submarines, Is quoted by the Nieuw Rotterdamsche CouraDt as declaring that the com. mander- of the undersea boat told him the Germans Intend 10 sink all ships of every nationality carrying food to England
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
SPRING SALMON FISHING
 SEASON OPENS 5RlsKLN

ASTORIA. Ore. May TO- The spring salmon fishing season on the Columbia river has opened. The amount of gear placed in the water was much heavier than is usual on the opening day and fully 1000 boats were out.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
NAIsER AoNoRs AvIAroR

BERLIN. (via wireless to Sayyille) May 1O.-Emperor William has con ferred the military order Pour Le Alerite" on First Lieutenant Bud decke, @ German aviator in the Tur- hsh service. The lieutenant has distinguished himself by bringing down several hostile aeroplanes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
TO OPPOSE LA TOILETTE

MADISON. Wis. May IO.-Malcom c. Jefferies. of Janesv!lle, was in- dorsed by a conference of "Conser- vative Republicans" today to oppose Robert L. LaFollatte at the fall pri. mary election for United States Sen ator. Delegates from every congres. sional district in the state attended the conference.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
REPORTS PROMISING CROPS

BERLIN. May 1O.-In opening the Alsace-Lorraine Diet at Strassburg says the Overseas News Agency. Dr.. Dallwitz. the Secretary of State. an- nounced in his speech that 100000 markes for the relief of inhabitants suffering from the effects Of tho war had been collected in Germany this year. The crops were most promis ing. MT. Dallwitz said.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
IMMIGRATION FROM
 EUROPE oUicKENlNe

WASHINGTON. D. C.. May lO.- Immigration is quickening, after a good many months of stagnation caused by the European war Fi gures published today by the immt grafton bureau show that 3S,OOO for. eigners reached American shores during March, against 24.OOO in Feb ruary and 11OOO in January.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
PREPAREDNESS URGED FOR COMMON DEFENSE
 BY N. Y. COMMITTEE

NEW YORK, May lO.-Thc Cham Der of Commerce received from the executive committee a report strong ly urging preparedness for com mon defense, and also urging that the government immediately indicate It's desire to meet representatives of other democratic nations in con. vontion designed to promote the peace of the whole world.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
KENTUCKY SOCIALIST
 TO HAVE FULL TICKET

LOUISVILLE. Ky. May 1o-The so- cialist party will put a full ticket In the field for the November election. Conventions to nominate candidates for Congress win be held in an the districts in June. Clarence F. Fay Tor, a national organizer has been at work in the First District and the Rev Fret c. Striclglan. Of Dayton, ohio. has been engaged for series of meetings iu Louisville.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
GOV LISTER APPOINTS NEW MEMBERS TO SERVE
 ON STATE COMMISSION

OLYMPIA, Wash, May 1O.-Goy. Ernest Lister today announced that he had appointed b. w. Olson, Of .Wala Walla, and F. l. Gin, of Spo. kane both from the western part of tho State. as members of the State Industrial Insurance Commission. The appointments were made for va cancles pouring through the resigna- tions of Floyd l.. Daggett, of Spokane, and A. B. Ernst, of Seattle, which were handed In yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
JORDAN RgTlREs

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. calif.. May 1O.-David Starr Jordan. chan celior os Stanford University and of world fame as a peace advocate, has been retired with the title of chan cellor emeritus. President Ray Linn an Wilbur announced to the acade- mic council here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
MERCANTILE MARINE REORGANIZATION SCHEME
 IS AGAIN oPENEr

NEW YORK May 1O.-The Mercan- tile Marine preferred protective com- mitte Is said to have reopened nego- tiations with collateral trust bond protective committe.. submitting a slight modification of the previous reorganization scheme. The new plan calls for about S9O.0OO.OOo capl- tai and the payment of large part of back dividends on the preferred stock by means of warrants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
RELATIVES MEET
 AFTER 7 YEARS

CHICAGO. April 29.-After fifty seven years separation Mrs. Susan Henley. 70 years old. and her brother. William Hartley. met yesterday at the residence of Mrs. Jean Goebel, a daughter of Mrs. Henley.
 According to Mrs. Henley her broth CT left the old homestead in Inde- pendence. Iowa, for the Pacific coast fifty-seyen years ago, and yesterdays meeting was the first since that time.
 Mr. Hartley returned from Port land after he had located his sister by letter written from the western city some weeks ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
GOLD HOLDINGS OF
 NORWAY AND SWEDEN
 SHOW BIG INCREASES

cHRIsTIANIA, May 1O.-The gold holdings of the Bank of Sweden have increased 42 per cent. during the past twelve months; of the National Bank of Denmark, 161k per cent; of teh Bank of Norway. 9S DOT cent
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10

Spokane arrived from the south this
 afternoon. Had one days mail Al-<i is due from the south Satur-
 day. Admiral Farragut is due from the
 south tomorrow. Has two days
 mail.
 Humboldt is due from the south Fri
 day morning. Has little mail. Dolphin is due from the south Sun
 day Has two days mail.
 SCHEDULED sAiLlNes. Prince John is due to sail from
 Prince Rupert tomorrow. City. of Seattle is due to sail from
 Seattle tomorrow. Jefferson is due to sail from Seattle
 next Sunday. Admiral Watson is due to sail from Seattle next Sunday.
 soUTHBouND sAlLINes. Alameda sailed south this afternoon. The next steamer south will be the Spokane svout Friday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
RRITIsA NAs oeRMAN CONSUL

sALONTN. May 1O.-British cav airy boarded Q train from serez Go Drama and took off the German con sul at Drama, who has been accused of espionage. He was taken to Salon Xxi and later placed on board an English vessel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
EXTRA PRECAUTIONS TAKEN ON EXCHANGE
 IN NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK. May 1O.-A new order enforced by special policemen ex- cIudes all but the members from the lobb.es of the New York Stock Ex- change. Officials say the order is designed to stop lettering by brokers customers and employees.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
BOSTON WILL PAY A
 GOOD SUM FOR COAL
 DURING THE SUMMER

BOSTON, May 1O.-Greater Boston will pay from S7.75 to SS a ton for stove coal during the coming sum- mer, according to President Clark of the New England Coal Dealers Association. Out side Of Boston the prices will probably even run higher.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
ROOSEVELT WILL MAKE
 ADDRESS MEMORIAL DAY
 TO KANSAS CITY c. A. R

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. May 10. Theodore Roosevelt has accepted and will make the address here Memor- ial day, following the parade of the Grand Army of the Republic
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
TONS OF RAW SUGAR
 IS BEING RUSHED
 TO NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK. May 1O.-On account of the high price of sugar SS,6O0,00O pounds of Hawaiian raw product are being rushed by rail to New York city The Allies have bought S75,- 100000 of the raw product in this country in the past three months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
SERIOUS CHARGES ARE
 MADE BY NEWSPAPER

LONDON May 1O-Editor Gardiner of the London Daily News, in an op- en letter charges Lloyd-George with the responsibility for the government crisis just passed and says he GOV cts power like Napoleon's.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
CONGRESS WILL PAY
 MASSACHUSETTS STATE
 MONEY ON OLD ACCOUNT

WASHINGTON. May IO-The Unit ed States Senate claims committee have reported favorably Senator Hen ry Cabot Lodges bill which provides for the payment of $22S,S55 to the state of Massachusetts as a reim- bursement for expenses Incurred In fortifying the Boston harbor in 1863.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
BIG RAISE IN WAGES
 FOR MONTANA MINERS

BUTTE, May lO.-AlI mining com panies operating in this district have announced that wages for miners and shelter men will be raised 25 cents day. This wage increase will date from May 1st.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
seIectlno camp sltes.

SAN ANTONIO. May 1O.-A body of army officers today began laying out the camp sites for the militia and regular troops which will begin to arrive within the next few days. These troops will be subject to the orders of Mai.-Gen. Frederick Funs- ton. The total number to be mobil- ized at this point will only be Q trife over 5000 but thousands of others will be scattered along the border and ii necessary sent across tho line into Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
GERMANY ACKNOWLEDGES SINKING SUSSEX
BRANDElS CASE
 ORDERED TODAY
 TO BE REOPENED

WASHINGTON. May lO.-rhe re. opening for a public hearing on the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis, was ordered today The Senate Judiciary committee. after consultation with President Wilson, made the order The committee intends to Inquire in- to Mir. Brandeis' connection with the proposed merger of several years ago of the United Cigar Stores.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
CONTRACTS LET FOR NEW COAL STEAMERS
 OF $500 TONS EACH

BOSTON. May 1O.-contracts for two new coal steamers have been
 awarded to the Darrow-Mann Com pany of Boston to the New York Shipbuilding Company of Camden, N J. Each vessel will be 569 feet long and will have capaeity tor $500 tons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
FLlER ATTACKS LIGHTHOUSE

PARIS. May 1O-A Havas dispatch from Athens reports that German aeroplane flew over the island of Imbros, fin the Aegan Sea, throwing bohbs at the lighthouse on Point Kephalos. No serious damage was caused, however.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
ro rRY wAIrE MAY g

NEW YORK. May lo.-Tho trial of pr. Arthur Warren Waite for the murder of his father.in-law, John D. Peck, wealthy drug manufactures of Grand Rapids. Mich, has been set by the Supreme Court Justice, shearn to begin May %.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
DRUNKENNESS CAUSES
 THIRD OF ARRESTS

SEATTLE, May 1O.-Figures com piled at police headquarters show that more than one-third of the ar rests during April were for drum kenness. S57 out of total of S92.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
SIXTEEN MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF SUGAR SOLD
 TO ENGLISH MARKET'

NEW YORK, May 1O.-Great BrI- tain has purchased s16,oOO,oOo worth of sugar from eastern refiners with in the past ten days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
WORLD WIDE DEMAND
 FOR COPPER GROWS

NEW YORK. May 1O.-The world wide demand for copper is striking iy illustrated in the 1915 report of the Anaconda Copper Mining Com pany. In the period the company in- creased the sales. including also gold. silver. and lead. from SS6,475.- 559 in 1914. to S61.47S.677.
 Total revenues increased from $54.- f77.000 to SS73S7OOO. and a deficit in surplus of S2SS.OO0 in 1914 was re- placed by a gain of S7,37O.So6, the total surplus increasing from S6.773.- 900 to S15.052000
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SUBSCRIBED
 FOR ENeLAND's ISSUES

LONDON. May 1O-During the first three months of 1916, $72S,6OO,O0O was subscribed in England to new securities; but of that total S716,- 100000 was for war loans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
BRITISH ESTIMATE GERMAN LOSSES IN
 APRIL AT sf,1s2

LONDON. May 1O.-The official British estimate of the German cas- ualties during the month of April was issued today. The total is giv- on as 91,162,
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rAceARr RESIGNS

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May lO.- Senator Taggart has resigned as member of the Democratic National Committee He was elected commit teeman in 1900 and has served since. then. Edward Hoffman, It. Wayne. was named as bis successor.
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STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. May lO.-Alaska Gold ;losed today at 20%. Alaska Juneau at 9Ss. Butte and Superior at s11k. Chino at 531s
 Ray at 23z.
 Utah Copper-at S0 Copper Metal remains at 2S& CD30.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
BIG FRENCH GUN WORKS
 BRANCH IS DAMAGED

CHERBoURG. May lO.-Fire of unknown origin has partially destroy ed the branch here of the Creosote gun works.
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pershIna coneentratlnn.

FL PASO. Tex, May 1O.-Brig.- Gen. Pershing has been ordered to concentrate his troops. especially those still operating far south of San Antonia. Mexico. It is reported here that these will be withdrawn to Co., lonia Dublan.
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WASHINGTON. May Ex-Governor Pinkham cabled Secretary Of War Baker today as follows "The mil itia of Hawaii offers its services for such assignment as the War Depart ment deems necessary. The militia is at your command"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10

the last American troops in the Unit ed States are being mobilized today for tho Mexican border service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
COUNTERFEIT TEN
 DOLLAR NOTES IN
 CIRCULATION NOW

WASHINGTON. May lO.-counter- felt S1O notes of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York are in circula- ton.
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DATE FOR Q. L. L. U.
 PICNIC IS DECIDED

DOUGLAS. May s.-It was de- cided to hold a picnic on May 27 for members only at a meeting of the Douglas Island Labor Union last night. The party will go on the launch Amy
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-10
WASHINGTON. Nav lO-President Wilson an-

I1oVlI nounced this afternoon that because of the international situation he had decided to remain here for the next two weeks and forego all trips that would take him mile away from the White House.
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INSTRUCT DELEGATES
 TO VOTE FOR WILSON

NEW HAVEN. Conn. May 1O.-The Democratic conyen- ton today adopted 8 resolution endorsing the administration of President Wilson and instruct ing the Connecticut delegates Co the national convention to vote for Wilson's renomina- ton and also to vote for Vice President Marshall
 q + 4 % s. & g Q D + + c
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rrnnn. Entralnlnn-

SEATTLE. May 10.-The troops rom Fort Lawton are entraining this afternoon Special trains were placed in the railroad yards at Interbay.