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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
HUMBOLDT AND THE CITY OF SEATTLE
 WILL SAIL TONIGHT

SEATTLE, Aug. 2S.-The steamers Humboldt and City of Seattle will both sail late tonight or early to- morrow morning. Both were late in arriving from the north.
 The Humboldt has booked the following passengers for Juneau c. D. Murane, R. D. Dale. J. O. Watkins. Mrs. w. Kreighbaum and George F, Lippy For Douglas J. w. Martin.
 The City of Seattle will have about 60 passengers for the north. For Blanche Campbell, Carl FL lingen, N. Nelson and c. J. Gunlad. For Treadwell-Joseph Miller.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
The President Hoping To Avert a Break and Is Making New Move
 of Arbitration
TO ASK FOR NEW LAWS
Will Submit the Measures to Congress anG Ask that they Be Passed
 Present Session.

,WASsrNeToN. Aug. 2s.-,7resi- dent Wilson today presented a new proposal to the Railroad executives and erothsrhoods with which he hopes to break the apparent dead lock. The Preeidsnt has determined if present negotiations fail, to recon mend to Congress the passage of the following measures:
 A law similar to the Canadian dis. putes acts. which averts all strikes for one year pending an investisa- tion by a commission as Go all de tails;
 An eight-hour law for railroad em. ployees:
 An amendment to the present six teen-hOur law, features covering ov- ertime.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
BRITISH MAKE
 SHARP ATTACK
 ON BULGARIANS
WarShip Surprises Those in Evacuated Greek Fort-ParticularS
 Not Permitted

SALONIKI, Aug. 28.-Ac- cOrding to adwices received here today British warships rushed into the Gulf of Rem dina Saturday afternoon and opened fire on the Greek fort at KavaIa.
 Last Friday the Greeks evacuated the fort and the Bulgarians entered and took possession. Hardly had the Bulgarian flag been raised Ov- CT the fort when British war ships, which had been rush. ed through the Aegean Sea and had been Secreted south of the Island of ThasOs, en- tered the harbOr and com menced a bOmbardment.
 Details of the entire en- gagement and the results are moi permitted to be sent out according to officials.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
PATRICK CALHOUN
 IS IN NEW YORK
 LITERALLY BROKE

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-Patrick Calhoun. grandson of John c. Cal houn. of South Carolina, the great statesman, is here broke. Five years ago he was worth $14,000,0OO now he has less than So. At the time of his affluence he was the head of the United Railways of San Francisco and surrounding country, and was one of the leading railway magnates in the country. His present predicament came to light Saturday upon the filing of an appli- cation in the Supreme Court for the appointment of a receiver to the property which he owned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
ANOTHER ENEMY FIGHTS KAISER
Pacific Coast Fishermen
 Claim They Black-Listed

OTTAWA Aug 28-TO discuss with the Washington, D. c, authorities complaints by American Pacific Coast fishermen that the Canadian government refused them bait and supply p leg Canadian ports w. A. Pound Canadian Superintendent of Fisheries left for the American capitol last night.
 At the Marine Fisheries Department of the Dominion of Can ada officials today denied reports emnatng from Washington that the Canadian government supported by British Order in Council had backsted the American fishing vessels in the North Pacific waters
 Seattle Aug 2SI understood here that American fisher have been denied the right take bait even to secure supplies Prince Rupert unless the schOonr catch sold there
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
Formal Announcement Is Made in An Official Statement from
 Rome Today.
GERMANS DROP BOMBS
Russians Bombarded in an Air Raid = General Is Killed in Fight
 with Artillery.

ROME, Italy, Aug. 2s.--ltaly today formally declared war on Germany. Months ago the formal declaration of war against Austria-Hunaary was made and hostilitles started.
 Todays declaration Of war against Germany became inevitable when Italy recently sent troops to saIonikl 10 cooperate In the campaign of the Entente Allies on the Macedonian front as Germany is directing the opposing forces and has troops on this battle line.
 At Paris, when the council of the Entente Powers was held in Febru- ary, the Allies asked the Italian rep resentative why that nation was not at war with Germany. An evasIve answer was given at that time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
 and Mail Information
NOW BOUND NORTH.

Princess Sophia is on the way north and will be due from the south Tuesday. Alameda sailed from Seattle yesterday and should arrive here Wednesday.
 SCHEDULED sAlLINGs. Prince Rupert is scheduled to sail from Seattle tonight City of Seattle is scheduled to sail from Seattle tonight Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle tonight. Alaska is scheduled to sail from Seattle Thursday. Princess Alice is scheduled to sail from Vancouver next Sat urday.
 Al-Kl is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Saturday. Admiral Farragut is scheduled to sail to sail from Seattle WeuneSuty HlBul.
 soUTH5oUND sAlLlNes. Mariposa is scheduled to sail southbound tomorrow morn- ing.
 Admiral Watson is scheduled to sail southbound this after noon.
 Spokane Is scheduled to sail southbound tomorrow.
 OTHER sAlLlNGS Prince of Wales is scheduled to sail for Sitka Tuesday night.
 Santa Rita is scheduled to sell for skagway Tuesday night. Jefferson sailed south yester- day. Prince George sailed for the south Sunday morning and theAl-N sailed south Sat urday night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
DISCOVER A PLOT
 TO ABDUCT YOUNG
 SON OF HARTMAN
Three Men Are Arrested in Idaho Who Had Planned to Kidnap Roland Hartman and Hold Him for Ransom.

BOISE. Idaho. Aug 2S. - Three men were arrested here early this morning in connection with a plot Co abduct Roland Hartman. the six teen year old son of the late E. II. Hartman. railway magnate.
 Young Roland Hartman ts a member Of a party enjoying their vacation near here. He is a lively chap and has made many friends. Last Tuesday the police and federal authorities were tipped off to a plot whereby three men. who arrived from New York about the time the Hartman party reached here had completed plans for the abduction of Roland Hartman and were only awaiting a favorable opportunity to carry out their scheme
 The police made the arrests early today and according to a statement one Of the conspirators stated that they intended to hold young HarrI- man for S25,OOO ransom.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
TROOPS ORDERED TO THE BORDER
 FROM , STATES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-mobiliz- ed troops Of the National Guards Of the States Of Ohio, Kentucky. and Vermont wee today ordered im- mediatey to the Mexican border. The order for this movement was made two weeks ago but was can eeiled when the railroad strike was threatened. Today it is believed that the entire troubles are over and the soldiers have been instructed to de- part immediately for the south.
 WASHINGTON aug. 2s.--lt was announced this afternoon that the American and Mexican peace com micsion will meet soon at Ports mouth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28

of them will support the Democratic nominee. as in the past, for the req son that would not agree 10 the distribution Of patronage by men who were not elective officers of the Territory have been elected four times without the support of this particular crowd. and l have hopes
 this year although l expect to make a campaign of the Territory. How ever. in eight years have secured more for Alaska than my man. in- cludng myself. will obtain in the next eight years and am satisfied"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
THIRTEEN MINERS KILLED

LONDON. Aug. %. - Thirteen miners were killed early this morn ing by an explosion in the Asing- ton colliery, near Biyth The cause of the explosion is not Yet known.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28

Hungary Sunday evening it announced here officially today Roumanas decision to enter the war was reached at meeting of the Crown Council at Bucharest yesterday morning says a dispatch from Geneva.
 The Wolff News Agency announces that the German federal Council convoked immediately after the de- cisiou became known.
 Roumania already has begun the movement of troops west according to dispatch from Bucharest Rigid mill taIy censorship has been established
 GERMANY NOW TO DECLARE WAR.
 The Hague Aug 2S-It is officially stated here today and corroborated by advces from Berlin that Germany will probably declare ROumania within the next twenty
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
ALLIES SEND OFFICERS
 TO PUT PORTUGAL IN
 TRIM FOR PART IN WAR

PARIS. Aug. 2S.-In preparation for Portugal's active participation in the war. a Franco-British military mission wilt leave this city in few days for Portugal The French gov ernment has designated Lieut.. Col. Paris. Maj. Grandin d'Eperyer and Lieut.. Cuiradeaux The British gov ernment is sending Maj. Gen. Bar madiston and Lieuts. Gough-Cal- thorpe and c. A. Robinson. These officers will cooperate with the Portuguese military authorities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
INCREASE OF. STRIKES AND LocKoUTS FOR
 6 MONTHS IS LARGE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S. - The United States Bureau of Labor Sta tistlcs says the number of strikes and lockouts during the six months from January tc June. inclusive, was 1719. an increase of 12S2 over the first six months of 1915.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28

BULLETIN, BERLIN, Aug. 2s-Germany this after noon declared on Roumania. Fighting is reported to have started between the Roumanans and the Teutonc troops on the ransyyanan frontier on account of the ROumanans invasion Hungary The official statement says number of the ROumanan troops have been taken prisoners by forces under General Karl
 PARIS Aug. 28-It is officially announced that ROumana has last out on the side of the Entente Allies and today formally declared Austria Hun gary.
 BERLIN CONFIRMS WAR DECLARATION
 Berlin Aug 2S-Roumania declared war on Austria
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
MANS HEAD IS CUT
 OFF IN AUTO WRECK
 DURING SUNDAY RACE
Two Are Killed when Automobiles Pile Up on Track in An East ern City - Thousands Witness the Accident.

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Aug. 2S. - Two men were killed and one was fatally injured when several auto mobiles piled up on the flrst turn during a 1OO.mile race at Recrea- tion park yesterday afternoon.
 The dead are:
 Marion Arnold. of Chicago. mech anician.
 Jack Peacock. of Brooklyn, driver.
 Fatally injured:
 F. E. Marquette. Of Kalamazoo. mechanician.
 Jack Peacock was decapitated. a flange Of one of the auto wheels spinning close to the ground sever ing his head as if done by a knife.
 Eight men were badly injured but all except two left the hospitals this afternoon. fully recovered
 Eight thousand people witnessed the horrible accident.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
Bank Official Is Dead.

EVERETT. Wn. Aug. 2S.-Fran- cis W. Drooks. cashier of the Ev- erett Trust & Savings bank. dropped dead yesterday afternoon of heart trouble.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. Aug 2S. - Alas Gold closed today at 16. American Zine at 34. Butte and Superior at 66%. Chino at 5S6.
 Ray at 25A.
 Utah Copper at S2B. Copper metal was quoted at 2l
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
FIGHTING eENERALs APPOINTED.

London, Aug 2S.-Late Saturday night teegrams were received indicating that ROumana would soon enter the join the Entente Allies not although all moves pointed to that direction The advces Saturday stated that the war credit had been increased and that Roumana had appointed
 the Generals who would have charge of the armies and that the had also refused accept embassy to it's King from the Kaiser except through King Ferdnands ministers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
Alaska Steamer Late.

SEATTLE. Aug. 2S-Steamer City Of Seattle arrived in port at seven o'clock last night from the north loaded with salmon. The Seattle was two days late
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
Killed in Accident

SEATTLE. Aug. 2S.-Frank Sper- ny Baker. a well known man was killed here yesterday afternoon in a motorcycle accident.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
GERMAN RAID ON RUSSIANS

PETROGRAD, Aug. 2S.- Enemy flew over our positions at Drlswaty and dropped bombs. Father Joskum Sedletski, was killed while his pastoral duties.
 "0n the Stokhod the enemy opened fire with artillery and our regimentaI
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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
2. 2. z z 2. 2. 2. 2. 2 ' 2 2 MILLIONS OF MEN
 READY IN RUSSIA
 TO co TO FRONT

BALTIMORE. Aug. 2S. - General Phillipoff. Of the Rus sian army, now here. where 12.inch shells are being man. ufactured for the Russian government. says Russia has an army of more than 13.OO0- 900 men fully equipped and ready to take che field.
 s E $ T. % % C q ? z z <
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
Parry in Seattle.

SEATTLE, Aug. 2S.-Commission- CT Will II. Parry. of the Federal Trade Commission. arrived home Saturday evening from Washington. D. C.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28

four hours After this declaration has been made by the German government Turkey and Bulgaria expected to make a formal declaration of Roumania and the great fight will be further involved.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
ROUNANLA HAS FORMALLY DECLARED WAR

in the official Monitor that the credit of the army is in creased by hundred million francs which will place the total credit at six hundred million francs
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
PARIS BANKS ARE
 LIKELY TO MERGE
 WITH INTERIOR ONES

PARIS. Aug. 2S.-A merger of all Paris banks with those of the inter for Is proposed for lending mutual aid in reconstruction of France from the effects of the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28
ENGLAND IS REJOICING TO-DAY.

London, Aug 28-An England is tod rejoicing the announcement that Roumania has declared Austria Hungary It is believed here that RoumanaS try into the European struggle will greatly shorten the war
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. and Com necticut dairymen met at Middle town N. r.. yesterday and planned a movement for higher milk prices
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28

ROUMANIA. GETS MORE WAR CREDIT
 Amsterdam, Rug 28-Ofcal information received here is that the Roumanian Council of Ministers has published
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-28

NO HOPE OF TAKING
 E ADJOURNMENT FRIDAY WASHINGTON. Aug. -2S.- . Senator John W. Kern said E this afternoon that there was
 2 no hope that Congress will be able to adjourn the present . session next Friday.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Will Get Foot Ball Returns.

Members of the Cornell and Pennsyl-
vania clubs of Washington who have
not been a BILE to go to Philadelphia to
see the foot ball game between the
teams of Cornell and the University of
PENNSYLVANIA are to do the next best
thing this afternoon. Returns are TO
be received direct from the field, in
connection with tea dance to be held
at Rauscher's from 2:30 until Z pm.
under the auspices Of the clubs. Songs
and yel1s will be given by graduates
of the two institutions who attend the
affair. large number of former stu
dents of the two universities now liv-
ing in Washington plan to be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
PROMISES TO AID STRIKERS.
Mayor Mitchell to Take Up Street Cal
Mems Cause With President.

NEW YORK, November 3o.-Mayor
John Purroy Mitchell has promised a
delegation representing the striking To-
cal street railway men to talk their
situation over with President Wilson.
when he comes here Saturday to dedi-
cate the new lighting system for the
Statue of Liberty.
The men told the mayor they had
called on the President at Washington
and appealed to him to interest him
self in the cause OF the street railway
workers throughout the country as he
had in the case of the steam railway
men. Mayor Mitchell said they assured
him that the President seemed inclined
10 consider their request, and they
thought he would welcome discussion
with him of local conditions. which,
they said, they consider the most cru
cial in their fight for a complete ma
tional organization of the street rail-
way men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
MISSIONS PROVIDE
FOR HOMELESS MEN
Also Dispense Thanksgiving
Cheer Among the Deserving
Poor of Washington.
COMMITTEES IN CHARGE

Elaborate plans were made by the
missions to give the poor families and
homeless men something to be thankful!
for today. The Central Union and tho
Gospel Missions both had good menus.
and in addition they sent out baskets
to a number of families. Some phiia7-
thropic person asked each of the mis-
sions for the names of 200 needy fam
ilies-100 TO be supplied by each or
ganization-to which baskets filled
with turkeys and other e6ibles were
sent yesterday. These were the only
baskets sent out with the seasonal
fowl in them. The others had chickens
ard roast meats.
Statement Of Superintendent.
Supt H W Kline OF the Gospel Mis-
sion said he die not know how many
people would he fed today. hut lie said
there was less floating population. or
homeless men ct of work. :l,an at
any time beso.e. Everybody seemed to
be working. he said--tEst is. everybody
who was able 20 work. However. he
seys there seems to he more distress
IN the homes on account of sickness
and other causes. and special efforts
were made 20 provide the baskets this
year.
From the Gospel Mission were sent
$50 baskets, Joe with turkeys and
fifty with roast meats and other
Thanksgiving necessities in them. In
addition there was plenty to eat for
every one.
The dinner served at the mission con-
sisted of roast pork, baked beans.
sweet potatoes. cranberry sauce. pump
kin pie. bread, butter and coffee and
plenty of everything. Dinner was
served at - o'clock.
Beginning at that hour. services were
started in the chapel and will continue
until $50 o'clock tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
CITY OFFICIAL INDICTED.
Indianapolis Street Commissioner
Charged With Fraud.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, November co
Dennis 7 Bush. city street commits
sioner. is charged in an indictment
naming five others with conspiracy
to defraud the city of Indianapolis
through the presentation OF false
claims and false pay rolls, and in
eighteen other indictments naming
one other person with specific in
stances of the presentation OF false
claims and the collection of money
thereon. The indictments have been re-
turned by the Marion county grand jury.
A special written report made by the
grand jury states that s14. 900 was oh
tanned fraudently from the city
through the street commissioners de-
partment during 1914 and 1915.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Pastor Russell Left Only $500.

NEW YORK, November 30.-An eS-
tate of $500 was all that Pastor Charles
r Russell left. according to his will,
which will be published in the Deem
Der Issue of the Watch Tower. The
estate is bequeathed to his widow.
Pastor Russell, who was founder of the
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society,
spent forty years in evangelical work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
AGREE ON HOME ARMY BILL.
German Government and Reichstag
Leaders ReVamp Measure.

BERLIN. November IS. via London,
November 30.-The Germania. evident
ly speaking with authority, announces
that the government and reichstag
leaders have reached an agreement on
the home army" question and that
the labor service bill to be introduced
tomorrow will be practically a new
measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Court Acts in Behalf of Britt,

SALISBURY, N. c.. November 30.-A
temporary injunction and restraining
order against the state board of cleo
tons, Gov. Craig and Secretary of
State Grimes. to prevent certificate of
election being granted Zebulon Weaver
in the controversy between Repre-
sentative ]. J. Britt, republican, of the
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far as establishing the principle of
universal service is concerned. but il
will prescribe that general regulations
under which the law may be applied
may be issued only with the consent OF
4 special reichstag committee.
Provisions for workmens commit
tees and courts of arbitration to pro-
tect the rights of laborers are also in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30

precentor, Mr. Havell: organist, Miss
Blanche RowZee.
Pianist for all hours. Mrs. f. J.
RowZee.
Vocalists. Mrs. George y. Chace. Mrs.
J. S. Bennett. Miss Marian Larner. Mrs.
Amy Ormsby, the Misses Merritt, DR..
Wilgus.
Iustrumentalists. ". +. ParSon, j. i.
Gottwalls, MIR. and Mrs. Robert Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Elmira College Head Installed.

ELMIRA. N. Z, November 30.-Dr
John Balcolm Shaw was inaugurated
president of Elmira College for women
yesterday. A notable gathering of
educators. including many college pres
idents, was in attendance. The insti-
tuition is recognized as the Oldest
women's college in the country.
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son; speaker, Stanton ]. Pee1le; special
soloists and musicians to be supplied.
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List of Committees.

List OF COmmlCLceS.
Tie following committees are in charge
ut the Gospel Mission:
Soliciting of funds and supplcs-The
members of the executive committee,
their wives ind all workers and friends
of the mission.
Flower committee-MessrS. Greene,
Blackford and Unger, Miss Clara Nelson.
Press-Messrs. Gordon and Kline and
Mrs. Thatcher.
Meal ticket--Messrs. Kline, Darling,
Ward, Hall and Whit
Ushers-Nlessrs. Gordon, Greene, Rems-
burg, Clements, Chase and Ralph Orr.
Supplles-Messrs. Kline. Gordon and
Linton.
Dinner-Nrs John NJ. Nelson. hdies
of the executive committee and lady
workers of the mission and their friends.
Welcome-Mrs. John NJ. Nelson. Mrs.
Monroe. Mrs. Thacher, Mrs. Spindle.
Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Byrne, Mrs. Kline.
Mrs Buckingham. Mrs. Gault. Mrs. An
Armstrong. Mrs. Elsie Nelson. Mrs. Cor
dor, Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs. Edgar, Mrs.
Swails, Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Gottwals, Mrs.
Carpenter. Mrs. Rodgers. Mrs Rowzee.
Mrs Riese. Mrs. Dice. Mrs. Nevin. Mrs.
Dome. Mrs. McCauley, Mrs. Hoffman,
Misses Wilson, Edgar, Nelson. Fallir.
Mewshaw, Briscoe. Fisher, Bright. Gott-
walls and ROBERTS.
At Central Union Mission.
The Central Union Mission sent out
$50 baskets. including 100 furnished by
a man whose name is withheld The
baskets averaged enough for six peo-
pie About 400 people were fed at the
mission.
The dinner consisted of roast pork.
baked beans. potatoes. white and
sweet: cranberry sauce. celery, bread,
butter. coffee. pie ard fruit. Services
viii he held hourly between noon and
$50 O'Clock tonight.
The program follows:
/" to Leader, DR.. e. f. Richard
sor: precentor. ]. Z. MicSle; organfs;,
Mrs. J S. Bennett.
TO LEADERS. Rev. and Mrs J. y.
Culhertson: precentor, Rev. J. A. Win
ner; organist, Miss Loretta Chapman
to 3-Leader. women's co-opera-
tive committee, Mrs. W. H. Ramsey.
president: precentor, Rev Q. j. Ran
DALI organist, Miss Mary Anderson
to 4-Leader. Mems Band, w. L.
Ashby, president; precentor, w. l.. Ar
mold; organist. Mr.. Bowers.
100 to 9:30-Leader, Georgetown
branch, goth and NJ streets northwest
C. E. White, assistant superintendent