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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
Artillery Keeps Up Bombard-
 ment.

PARIS, May 20. = The in- tense artillery bombardment, which has been progressing for 24 hours in the verdun region was kept up throughout the night, especially at Lemor- thomme and around the Lao court Wood. The Germans are persistently endeavoring to break the French lines.
 Sub. Lieut.. Navarro, who yes terday brought down his tenth aeroplane, added to his list early today and disabled Ger man plane then pursued it to the ground within the French lines. The crew were made prisoners. None were serious ly injured when the machine struck the earth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
BELGIANs STARVING
 AS GERMAN OFFICERS
 ARE LIVING DAINTILY

LONDON, May 2O.- Belgians are starving while German officers are living daintily, states the Brussels correspondent of the Journal des De- bats. Elaborately uniformed and mon. oclued, they fill the cafes. while the bourgeolsic. or middle class, suffer from hunger and priyatIon. Potatoes are not to be sought, while fat, but ter and meat arc far too dear for them Fayorite restaurants of the officers can commandeer quantities of food, thus further raising the prices
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
NOW BOUND NORTH.

Spokane is due from the south to- morrow Has one days mall Humboldt is due from the South morrow. Win have two days Tuesday Will have two days mail Northwestern sailed from Seattle this morning. win have little mail.
 SCHEDULED sAiLiNes. Admiral Evans Is due to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Dolphin is due to sail from Seattle tomorrow morning. City Of Seattle is due to sail from Seattle Monday MarIposa is due to sail from Seattle next Thursday
 soUTHBoUND sAlLiNcs. Prince John is due southbound to- morrow at 10 o'clock. Purser mail only Princess Sophia is due southbound Monday morning. Carries mall Admiral Farraeut is duo southbound Monday evening Carries mall
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
MANY KILLED AS AWATORS
 DROP BOMBS

LONDON, May 2O.-Warfare by air was resumed last night and continued early this morn- ing according to war office an- ouncements this forenoon, re- ports having been received from various points.
 Three German seaplanes raided the English coast early in the evening. Seven soldiers are reported killed and two ci- williams wounded together with slight property damage.
 One of the German planes were brought down by the British air fleet and the occu- pants were rescued before they were drowned.
 Dunkirk was bombarded early this morning by German aeroplanes and five persons are reported killed and eleven wounded.
 In retaliation for these at tacks French and Belgian aero planes shortly after six O. clock this morning dropped bombs on German camps.
 According to advices French aeroplanes also bombarded Bull garian camps during the night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
PRINCESS SOPHIA
 ARRIVES IN PORT

The Princess Sophia arrived from the south at 3:30 o'clock this after noon with a number of passengers for Juneau. The Sophia had 5S pas sengers for Skagway. including Col onel Stevenson and a party of 70, and D. c. Bard. Of the Montana School Of Mines with party Of nine students who will study mines In Alaska this summer. and a large number of the White Pass and Yu- kon officials. The Juneau arrivals were: Sister Gerard. Sister Mary Mildred. L. II. Colpe. F. T. Deigler. J. K. Marshall. J. King. Mrs. Jen- sen and child. J. T. Spickett and wife. Capt Alexander, Mrs Alex ander. F. A. S. Studd and W. c. Davidson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
PRESIDENT
 TALKS TO
 THOUSANDS

CHARLOTTE, N C., May 20. - President Wilson arrived shortly be- fore noon to attend the celebration in honor Of the Mecklenburg declar. atlon of Independence. The Presi- dent first reviewed the parade and later made an open ar speech.
 The President addressed at least l00.O .OOO. He spoke briefly and de- voted himself almost wholly to the discussion of the ideals Of the United States. He declared that "untainted Amerlcanism" is needed and that the United States must preserve it's ideals in order to be of assistance in helping the whole world
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
WILL ASK LANE TO
 BUILD RAILROAD TO
 BERlNe COAL FIELDS

WASHINGTON. May 2o - The senate territorial committee has de- cided to ask Secretary Lane as to his opinion regarding tho advisabil. lty of building 5S-mile railroad to the Bering river coal fields. John Mckenzie, representing the cordova Chamber of Commerce, urges the railroad construction and says It will cost about sSO,OoO per mile
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
GERMANY WILL
 FURNISH FOOD
 TO LUXENBURG

BERLIN, May 2O.-Germany and Luxemburg today concluded a new treaty on food supply The treaty was made pertinent on account of Great Britain refusing to allow food supplies to come through for Lux emburg as stated in the recent Lux emburg Diet. Great Britain made the contention that Germany should furnish the Grand Duchy with food, inasmuch as she had occupied the country
 According to the terms of the treaty. the German central purchas- ing committee will immediately de- liver $50 carloads of corn which is required by Luxemhurg
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
WARFARE BY AIR BREAKS LOOSE AGAIN
German Forces Start Operations on the Yser Front
DEATH SENTENCE OF LYNCH CHANGED
 TO PRISON TERM

Washington. May 20.-phe American embassy in London was officially informed this af- ternoon that the death sen tence of Jeremiah Lynch, the American convicted by court martial for complcity in the Irish Revolution, and sentenced to be executed had been conl- muted today to ten years inc prisOnment. This advice was received by the State Depart ment this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
SENTENCED 10 PRISON
 BY KAISER

AMSTERDAM, May 20. - A. Bloch, the Grand Rabbi of Belgium, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for preaching a sermon. In this sermon the rabbi invoked the Divine blessing on the Belgian royal family and expressed the hope that they would be speed- fly returned to their own cou- try and the maurauding Ger mans vanquished. The Kaiser authorized the sentence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
NORTHWESTERN
 IS NOW ENROUTE
 FOR THE NORTH

SEATTLE. May 2O.-The steamer Northwestern sailed north at one O. clock this afternoon with no pas sengers aboard. the following being for Juneau: T.. T. Erwin, c. L.. Johns. Clyde Stromberg. Mrs. E. B. Masmos, p. A. Foreman, J. R. Schultz. c. s. Rogers. D. W. Crandal
 Kendall Lynch. Dan Lynch and wife
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
rwo PartIea at W0rk.

WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The ten tatiye draft of the Republican Ma tlonal platform has been prepared according to announcement today jointly worked out by Republican
 and Progressive leaders. The plat form embodies the principles Of Roosevelt and Hughes. Copies were forwarded to both candidate today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
COMPANY FORMED
 TO CONSTRUCT A
 LARGE MOTORSHIP

SEATTLE. May 2O.-Captain John L. Anderson and associates have or ganized the Seattle Motorship Co. They have subscribed $17O,00O in cash and will build a wooden mo- torship 257 feet long Construction will commence next month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
IS MADE
 OF CHINO COPPER co,

BOSTON, May 1.-The report of the Chino Copper Company for the first quarter of 1916 shows the net earnings of $2.746,9S6 or at the rate of S126S a share per annum says the Boston News Bureau.
 The production of copper amount ed to 16,26I45O pounds, compared with 19.560.245 In the previous quar- ter
 The cost per pound of net copper produced, after allowing for smelter deductions and crediling all miscel- laneous income, was S.95 cents, as against 7.2 cents for the fourth quarter Of 1915. The increased cost was due to the lower grade Of ore treated
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
WILL INVESTIGATE
 METLAKAHTLA FIRE

W. G. Beattie left today on the Jefferson for Ketchikan and Metla- kahtla where he will Investigate the recent fire which destroyed the can nery of the natives. When seen be- fore leaving MT. Beattie refused to discuss the fire or any theory of It's origin. He will make his report d. rect to ". T. Lopp at Seattle. It is thought the Department of Edu- cation will take some steps to h- nance another cannery structure in the village to take the place of the one destroyed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
French Submarines on Adria-
 tic Sea.

ROME, May 20.-Following the announcement yesterday that Austria had mobilized 15O ships at Plume for the purpose of transporting soldiers to AL bania, it is reported the French submarines in large numbers have been dispatched to the Adriatic sea to get busy. There have been many submarines in the Adriatic but now their number is to be doubled, ac- cording to reports.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
EIGHTEEN THOUSAND
 ACRES OF OIL LAND
 BRINGS IN A FORTUNE
vopp ,f,v on 4

NEW YORK. May 2O.-lS.OO0 acres of oil land in Oklahoma which John T. NIlliken. Colorado mine owner, received as security for S5.Oo0 fur nished by him for conducting the de- fense of Albert T. Patrick have been sold to the Sinclair oil & Refining Company for ss,5OO,OOO in cash and s25O,0O of stock. Patrick was charged with the murder of William Marsh Rice.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
srocK oUorATIoNs.

NEW YORK. May 20. Alaska Gold closed today at 22N Alasln Juneau at oss American Zinc at s7H. Butte and. Superior at sS. FrIday's Quotations:
 Yesterdays stock quotations closed as follows Alaska Gold at 22ls. AL aska Juneau at 9M, American Zinc at STA, Butte and Superior at 9SN, Chino at 54. Ray at ,2SA. Utah Cop. per at s.
 Copper metal was quoted at 29@So for August delivery,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
GERMAN SOCIALIST
 SOLDIERS SAID TO
 HAVE BEEN KILLED

BERNIE, Switzerland May 2O re swlss Socialists have received in- formation to the effect that three German officers and 32 soldiers, all socialists, have been shot for dis tributIng in the trenches Q pamphlet concerning the second Socialist con. ference of peace at zimmerwalde, near Berne. At this conference pro tests were made by Socialists of many countries against the methods of warfare which the delegates said had been adopted by the Germans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
ADMINISTRATIONS
 SHIPPING BILL IS
 PASSED IN HOUSE

WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The Ad- mlnistration's shipping bill which Is designed to upbuild the merchant marine Of the United States, also to strengthen the navy. passed the House this afternoon virtually in the form from which 1t was first intro duced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
BIG WASHINGTON
 LUMsERMAN IS DEAD

HOQUIAM, Wash, May 2O.-Rob- ert F. Lyttle. one of the best known lumberman of the Pacific Coast died here today.
 Mir. Lyttle has been prominent in business and Washington State Dem ocratic politics for many years. He was Ash commissioner during the administration of the late Gov John R. Rogers, and managed Gov Rog- CTS second successful campaign He was one of the founders of the town of Raymond on Wiliipa river. where he owned sawmills and shlngle mills. He was also heavily interested in the Gray's harbor country
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
PREPAREDNESS PARADE
 NOW BEING ARRANGED
 FOR JUNE IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE. May 20. - This city will follow the example started by New York City and steps have been taken. committees appointed and plans arranged for great prepar- edness parade to be given on Sat urday. June 10th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
FRONTIER CLUB sNTERTAlNs.

The Frontier club entertained a few Of it's friends with a Keno party during the week Those present were MT. and Mrs V N Dupuy Mir. and Mrs. F. P. Gallagher, Misses Gertrude Held, Elizabeth Held, Geor- ela caro. Muriel Folsom, Bess Or chard and Vera Mullen. Messrs. II. E. speer. " F. seeley, c. P. Hen sel rom Banbury, A. H Zlegler +, e. Hamilton r. L. Lucas and J. P L. Graves
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
TURKISH TROOPS
 ARE MOBILIZING
 NOW AT SMYRNA

PARIS. May 2O.-Turkish troops troops are being concentrated at Smyrna. according to dispatches from Athens received here by the Havas News Agency. The dispatches state that Gen. Liman Won Sanders has arrived at smyrna to superlntend the defense of the Asiatic coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
SPANISH GOVERNMENT TO sU5sIDIZE LINE
 TO NEW YORK CITY

MADRID. May 20. - The Spanish government is to subsldize the six day steamer line from Vigo to New York. granting S50o000. This route to the continent is 1000 miles short CT than to Liverpool or Southamp- ton. both termini arc neutral. and the tonnage shortage among the bellig- erents could not affect it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
JEFFERSON soUrHeovNO.

The steamer Jefferson arrived southbound at noon and the passen- gers leaving Juneau for the south were Joe Sisenery. Mrs Aviss Col llcuttl. W. Carlson, Mrs. A. L. Pat terson. ?. l.. McLaurin. F Klewek. Dale Cunningham. A. B. Stevenson c. B. Walker, for Seattle W. K Martin. Mrs. M Warren, William Hood for wrangell Emma Richard son for Petersburg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
SEATTLE CONTRACTOR
 FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL
 lN AN OREGON TOWN

ALBANY, Ore. May 2O.-J. W. Travis. a Seattle asphalt concrete paving contractor. was found dead in his room in the Albany hotel this morning. Mir. Travis had been here for several days on business.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
TWENTY MILLION
 PAIRS or SHOES
 MADE FOR ALLIES

LONDON. May 2O.-Great Britain has turned out 2O,OOO,OOO pairs of army shoes for Itself and It's allies since the war began To the Unit ed States must be given the credit for developing Englands shoe indus methods and Ameri- can machinery have made the rapid production possible,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
CLAIM MONK CLOSE
 TO THE GEAR HAS
 BEEN ASSASSINATED

NEW YORK. May 2O.-A Berlin wireless says Petrograd reports that Gregory Rasputin, the Russian monk who is reputed to have exercised great influence over Emperor NIch- olas. has been assassinated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
TRY MOVE ON THE
 BRITISH LINE

PARIS, May 2O.-The Ger man forces broke out on a new point last night. They took the offensive along the Yser canal between Steenstraate and Hetsas. This is according to announcement received here during the forenoon. The Ger mans attempted to cross the Yser canal but failed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
KosUK sTAMPEDERs
 HOLD BIG REUNION

SEATTLE. May 2O.-Adolph Behr- ends. Peter Esch. P. S. Ingraham and twenty other Kobuk stampeders held a reunion at the Frye hotel last night. Speeches were made and the early days were again lived over
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
WILL BE SENT TO GIVE
 AID TO sHAcKLEToN

LONDON. May 2O.-Plans for the relief of Explorer shacgleton and his men. now marooned in the Ant arctic have been perfected and the expedition will be dispatched short.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
VICTORIA CROSS IS
 ONLY A MEDAL AND
 HAS LITTLE VALUE

LONDON. May 2O.-The famous Victoria Cross, which had its origin, in the crimean war between England and Russia. and which entails a pen- sion to the possessor. Is now being made of Chinese gunmetal. Its in- trinsic value Is but few cents
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20
COMPLETE PLANS FOR STEAMER LINE BOSTON
 TO RUSSIAN CAPITAL

BOSTON. May 20.--The plans have been completed for new transat- lantie passenger and freight steam ship line between Boston and Pet rograd. The new lino has secured three steamers of about 10000 gross tons and each will be capable of carrying about POD cabin passengers and 1900 steerage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-20

The Empire Ja producer Of print ng that win escape the waste basket
The Oakes times., 1916-10-19

Louis Orn left Friday for his claim
at Havre, Mont.
Heated and furnished rooms AT
Schermerhorn's ioti
Mrs. Geo. Whitfield and Mrs. W. i.
Warne spent Sunday AT the Whitfield
farm near Glover.
Don't fail to attend she auction s;t!'
at the Oakcs Harness Company on
Saturday the 2lst.
Last Saturday Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Orn had as their guests Il number of
old friends and relatives from Crete,
Cogswell and Forman.
Mrs. w. r. Robinson is enjoying a
visit from her mother. Mrs. y. Rustad.
and her sister. Mrs. w. W. Shaw. who
arrived Monday from Enderin To
make her Il visit.
Mrs. Bertha Johnson. who has been
working on a cook car for the past
two months. returned to her home AZ
Eldorado. Iowa. last Tuesday rvcnin"
after Il short visit here with her cous
in, Mrs o. SavOld.
Tonight, Grand Theatre, reels.
John Emerson with Bessie Love in
rho Flying Torpedo" a five reel ri
angle feature Also Il two reel KY
stone comedy. "The Village Biacf
smith," First show at 7:45. secoi, :;
9:20. Admission 10 and 20c.
Henry Johnson returned overland
Friday to Columbus. n. d.. after Il
short visit at Clement. While here
he made arrangements for the lease
of his uncle. James T.. JohnsOns.
farm and will be on that for term
of years. James Johnson with his sis
ter will move to the city. having last
spring purchased the Cliff. Brooks
property west of the tracks.
Ross j. Hutsinpiller made this Of
flee a pleasant call yesterday morn
ing. He had come from the NJ. l..
conference at jamestown where he
took examination and was admitted
on trial. On his way here he stopped
at LaMoure for day with his sister.
Ina, who teaches the second grade in
the city schools. After short visit
with his parents he left this morning
! for Glendale where he will visit for
a few days with friends before re-
turning to Caledonia. where he is
again stationed for the coming year.
Chief Justice Fisk of the supreme
court and former Chief Justice Spald-
ing were in the city Thursday calling
on friends. The idea of going over
the state asking for reelection is dis
tasteful to them and not becoming
the dignity of the court, but an un-
usual fight is being made to capture
the supreme court Of the state-and
they are out defending the court OF
which they have had such a promi
nent part. The voters will do a splen
did thing for the state by electinf
Justices Fisk and Spalding. They arr
capable. true and tried men. ant
4 their work is credit TO the state
They were introduced about the cit
by Ex-Congressman Marshall.
The Oakes times., 1916-10-19

The w. Il. G. will hold bake sale
at Brown & Slocum's. Saturday. Oct.
2lst.
Corn Show in Oalics next Wednes
day and Thursday. Come and bring
the folks.
j. W. Bush went 10 Ldgcrwood on
Tuesday evening on business, return
ing yesterday.
Mr. Bullock arrived Saturday from
Howard. Mich. for a visit at the NJ
Huffman home.
The report of Sup, Blum" of the
city schools may be found on page
seven of this issue
Rev. J. y, l.oach has accepted n
pastoral" at Reynolds and Thompson
| for the coming year.
Invitations are out for Halloween
party to be "ivon nj the academy of
Music, Monday evening. Ocl. 3oth by
the l.. y. u. club.
The Missionary Society OF t.c Pres.
hyt"rian church viii meet With Mrs
Il. Christensen n"H, "Wednesday af
| tornoon, oct 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. y L. Hunday returned
Salurday Afternoon from Brace. ) ID.
where they attended the lauvral OF
the formers fathcr.
II. j. johnson had such GOOD sue
cess with his auction sal" last Sat
urday he decided to have another one
at his store this Saturday.
Mrs. y. =. Guy and Mis- lda Roehn
Will leave for Fargo tomorrow. whcr,
they will visit for few dag. aric,
which they will 20 to the twin cities
Mr. and Mrs. Earl fazel,inr gave
farewell dinner To Mir. and Mrs. Clii
ION johnson las, Saturday evening
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moshvr were ais,
present.
Lost ON Oct. 18th. black an,
white pointer. answers to name o
webb" Had collar on with name o
Z owner on ii. Reward tor irtuln Ia ID
: Il. Christensen. lo2
Mrs. X. II. Thomas and daueh,er o
p FARGO arrived at the Ilnaelinc hom
. Tuesday for a visit. Mir. THOMAS ioii
= ins them "Wednesday. They Will re
turn home the las; OF he week.
Mr. and Mrs Chas. Newton an
: Miss Matte CrHhiror We're in tn
= city Tuesday. returning to thei
= home near Fullerton Wrdnesda,
They were out in the interest of Mis-
= Crabtroe for county sup"rin, ,ndent o
e schools
Mr.. and Mrs. otto Sayold rnt,lrne,
Tuesday from their honeymoon ,ri
v through the East. While away the
visited Mrs. L. II. Van Horn, siste
of Mr.. Savold. at Cleveland. Ohio
and saw Niagara Falls and othe
points of interest
"a Several families are moving thi
/. week. Howard Dady has purchase
the CLIFTON Johnson rcsidcnc" an
will take possession Il, once, Will
VIM. Hazel will move his family in;
the house now occupied By tn" pady
. The ID. L. Sanders family have move
into rooms in the Mrs. Moore res
1t dencc. and I. Simmons is moving I'M
d Dr. Brastad's new bungalow. SUI
% Dlume has purchased the bungalo
K which Mr.. Sanders is erecting
d Third street and will occupy it so,
as completed.
The Oakes times., 1916-10-19

Ship your cattle through the Oakes
Shipping Association. o. Savold, Mgr.
Carload of poultry wanted by Thurs
day. Oct. 10Th. Klein and Sutmnr.
H. +. Eaton left last Monday for
California, where he will spend the
winter.
Come to the auction sale at thc
Oakes Harness Company ON Saturday
the 21st.
Miss Ruby Waldie arrived last
week for visit with her sister, Mrs.
Glenn Dill
W. ~ Bateman is spending tn"
week here attending to business mat
ters and visiting old friends
Regular meeting of the Eastern
Star next Tuesday evening All mem
bers are requested to be present as
there will be work.
o. II. FROZEN of Finley, called at
The Times Office Saturday and pushed
his subscription account ahead tt
1918. He and his wife are making
their annual visit to relatives anC
friends in Oakes and vicinity.
The Oakes times., 1916-10-19
STOVES!
THERE is A LONG WINTER AHEAD. BUY
THAT HEATER OR RANGE NOW AND
HAVE a Full SEASONS USE OF THEM.
MAJESTIC RANGE

MAJESTIC RANGE
The Range with a reputation it's a practical range
for practical cooks for itself in fuel and Ia
oor-savng. Fitted with extra large fire box, water
front, twelve gallon reservoir enc'sed and flush
with the top of the range, making it one OF the
most desirable ranges ever offered to the trade IN
Oakes.
RADIANT HOME
demand for a sanitary kitchen have taken
two of the Radiant Homes most popular models
that are equipped with white porcelain enameed
high closet spasier, door lining and nickel
base. White enamel trimmings not only sanl-
tary but add greatly to the attractiveness of these
ranges.
No steel range manufactured of medium size offers
greater value for the price asked than this
model Jewel. 1t is certainly beautiful range in
design and finish white porcelain oven door panels
reservoir is of the contact type and lifts from place
and burns hard coal, soft coal, coke wood.
EMERALD BASE BURNER
This heater is Of the two nue construction, is rep
resents the last word in hard coal heater building;
just enough trimmings to make it ornament in
any % home Quality in base burners is largely de-
late the products of combustion.
GERMAN HEATERS
The German Heater is distinct departure in heat
mgs0Ur ing stoys eonstructi91 str It BURNS The SMOKE
chambers and cold air duct air inlet is in uppen
part Of the feed s door, smoke exit at end of
Ignite or wood.
ROUND OAK HEATERS
We have them in all sizes, finished in plain and
n!ckeled trimmings at prices to suit your purse.
You can buy stoves at saving and enjoy a
long season of comfort Come in and we will be
pleased to show you through the stock and make
you prices that will quickly convince you that the
stoves you are looking are for sale.
Brown & SIocum
HARDWARE SEEDS MACHINERY
The Oakes times., 1916-10-19

LOST-Sorrel saddle pony. with
white strip on face. had bride on.
Got away from me two miles south
of Oakes on Oct. 2nd. Peter Gcmar,
pn,tn
The Oakes times., 1916-10-19

FOR SALE-A few choice buck rams
Ii You want one act quickly, as am
about to make u shipment to mar
ket. W. Il. Singleton. .ai 90