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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18
SYLVIA PANKHURST Is
PEACE RIOT HEROINE

London. Dec. 1T.---London today
saw its first peace riot since the Ger
man offer of peace was made. Sylvia
Pankhurst. the militant suffragist
leader, was the heroine" With a
crowd Of synpathzers she gathered
this a fternoen at the East India dock
gates and began to make an ardent
speech in behalf of peace. She was
presently mohbed by crowd of pro-
war listeners and escaped serious in
jury only through the interference Of
the police who rushed her and her
friends 20 the station, A bowling mob
followed the prisoners. Bail was fur
hisned and the prisoners were re-
leased. They will be arraigned be-
fore magistrate tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18
GERMAN NAVAL FORCES
SEIZE NORWEGIAN VESSEL.

Berlin. via Sayville. wireless. Dec.
lT--It was announced today that the
Norwegian steamship Bright. bound
for London with cargo of contra ba nd
has been brought into a German port
by German naval forces
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18
Discovered.

OsDCOVGNCA,
Some wise guy" has discovered the
real cause for the high cost OF living
Here 10 the way he puts It:
No wonder they didn't have any
high cost OF living In the old days
After supper the family would gather
In the front parlor with the what-not
and the marble topped center table.
with the wax flowers in he glass case
and the old family Bible and the cab
met organ. And daughter would pre-
side at the organ while the rest of
the family sat around on the red plush
sofa and the horse hair chairs and
sang: what n Friend We Have in
Jesus" and Abide With Me" until
O'Clock and then went to bed. Now
adays, after dinner father goes to the
theater to sec burlesque show and
daughter goes to the movies with her
best fellow. and mother goes out in
the garage and puts new inner
tube on her fiivver, Along about mid
night the family kicks the lining out
of a lunch. hits the hay and let the
electric lights burn all night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18

South American countries are find
ing the United States their best mar
kets for hides. Two-thirds of the
hides exported from Argentina in the
first half OF 1915 were sent to the
United DtatsA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18

2nrty-one cars and four locomotives
ANasyen Of them Allied with oii--at Stel
!. uicA. where the railroad starts north
slWard TO meet the Buxeu- fsralis rail.
The Berlin Overseas News Agency
In a statement given out yesterday
says that the invaders now dispose Of
one-third OF the Rumanian railroad
lines. 1t adds
"The left wing of the allied armie.
operating in wauachia. are advancing
on the road from Buxeu to Rimnict
Sarxt. the center has crossed the Blu
leu River. and the right wins forced
= crossing of the Calmsjuinul low
lands The thrusting troops of Won
MackenSen's army are now rapidly APP
preaching the last Russo Rumaniar
positions, the Screth line. which Dor
hers the Russian frontief in the east
"The hopes OF entente military en-
pertS that the Russian Dohrudta army
would use their favorable position in
order to carry out a thanking attack
scross the Danube an the rear of the
central powers wallachia army
proved deceptive
The Russians themselves feared tc
he out6anked and preferred to eNacu-
ate their positions In Southern Dob
rudja. which was conquered with Sc
uDeh rtopV Rnn HltH fuN p"NH iOt
flied with utmost care
What may have been "feeler''
far a ou.Nal Of the British big
gnsl, on tho western front was re-
isar'"d hS the German war Office yes
terday afternoon. The British Of
nv ~ night report. however descrih-
ing the action as raiding operations
in Flanders, tended to dispeI this
theory The German war Office re-
ported an attempt by the British 10
enter the Teuton trenches near Han
mes Camps. north Of the Ancre. lit
tie more than five miles above the
northern tip OF the allied attacking
from; on the Somme and Ancre
Rivers The attempt made under the
protection of strong FIRE was
'sanRuinArily repuIsed. Berhn stated.
As at Nerdun two days prior to the
last sudden blow by the French east
Of the Meuse the attackers may have
rontended themselves with this
'feeler." and an offensive on a large
scale may he launched in tho next few
SAYS
Berlin officially admitted YESTERDAY
the loss Of Besonvaux, northeast OF
Nerdun. and wood 10 the west of
that point Efforts by the French
to extend their new front TO the
northwasd broke down under the Teu-
ton barrier fire from the bridge north
oe Besonxaux. Berlin asserted.
Paris last night reported a German
counter bonn bard ment of the French
lines a. Vacherau VILE. BesoHvauN,
and around the Chamb rette farm. all
Of which places tell TO the French
in their victorious onrush two DAYS
ago
German attack on the French
trenches IN the ST Mihiel sector, near
ChauVo Court, broke down under the
defenders barrier FIRE. the Paris day
report stated. and n raiding attempt
IN Champagne was equally unsuccess-
full.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18
What Really Counts.

A Chicago market manipulation does
not care what happens to the law OF
demand II he can take the law of sup
ply into his own hands-Wa shington
Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18

Another excuse for punishment of
the consumers is that the freeze cut
the Louisiana sugar crop 10 per cent
-L0uisvtile Courier, Journal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18

A we'll In Pennsylvania that al
ready has been bored to a depth of
more than 1000 feet may become the
deepest in the world, Germany now
holding the record with one 1850
feet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18
UNEARTHS OLD INDIAN TOWN
Scientist Digs Up Pottery. Weapons
and Antique Tools.

Mankato, Mimi. Dec. 1T.-Prof
w. II. Nickerson. of Epworth. la, who
has been making extensive excava-
tons on the edge OF an old Indian
village near Cambria. in this county
and In some Indian mounds in the
vicinity, has just completed his work
for the Minnesota Historical Society
Prof Nickerson found that the In
dian village was situated on the blufi
overlooking the Minnesota River val
ley some 500 years ago and has un-
earthed much pottery. weapons, house
hold tools and bones,
He is OF the opinion that the Man.
dan Indians may have inhabited the
locality. which might account fol-
many evidences of some degree OF
civilization, as these Indians were
lighter in color than others and are
believed to have had some white blood
in their veins.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18

Mattresses and pillows used In the
United States navy will In the fu-
ture be filled with kapok. a vegetable
fiber. which IL light and buoyant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18

Binocular sights are used In aiming
a sporting rife that an ohio man has
invented.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18

The government of Chile has au-
thorized the erection of a technical
industrial school
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18

An Australian is the inventor of a
recording target which shows the
course OF bullets in relation to both
stationary and moving objects.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18


recording target, which shows the
course OF bullets in relation TO both
stationary and moving objects.
Bolivian railways are substituting
wood for coal. owing to higher prices
Of coal resulting from the difficulty
of obtaining ocean transportation
from the United States.
The germ theory dates from 1868
The Dutch Indies in 1915 produced
1,400.06s tons of petroleum.
Thomas Manion. of Mount Carmel.
Pa, owns thirty -year-oid hen.
In a town in the heart OF Russian
salt fields many houses are built of
salt
Aeroplanes, ready for delivery, are
on sale In a Broadway tNew York;
store.
Binocular sights are used In aiming
a sporting rife that an ohio man has
invented.
The government of Chile has au-
thoriZed the erection of a technical
industrial school.
Mattresses and pillows used in the
United States navy will in the fu-
ture be filled with kapok. a vegetable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18

Aeroplanes. ready for delivery, are
on sale In a Broadway tNew York;
store.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18

In town in the heart OF Russian
salt fields many houses are built of
salt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-18

Thomas Manion. of Mount Carmel,
Pa. owns a thirty year old hen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
GERARD IS CONVINCED
 PEACE DUE

BERLIN, May 27.-American Am baseador Gerard is convinced that peace Is in sight, according to an in. teryiew published in the Munich pa pers from their Berlin correspond. ents. Ambassador Gerard is quoted as saying that nothing can shake his confidence that peace is on the way.
 Today Ambassador Gerard stated that he referred to the settlement of the differences between the United States and Germany as preparing the way for President Wilson to take a peace step. Mr. Gerard stated that President Wilson was now pos sessed of greater freedom of action to deal with the immense world prob lem which will determine the future attitude of nearly all of the coun- tries of the globe. q am confident" said Mir. Gerard. "and most optlmis- tic regarding the progress already made that war should be ended among the belligerent nations"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
 CONVENTION
 ENDS LABOR

egates. for the decorations to the hall and for their courteous treat. ment.
 Thanks to Juneau.
 L. T. Erwin moved vote of thanks to the Mayor and the citizens of Ju- neau for their hospitality to make delegates to the convention In mak- ing the motion he said that the treatment the delegates had received ct Juneau had been such that they would ever remember the occasion as on of the bright spots in their lives. The motion was carried.
 Favor 5randeis.
 A resolution was adopted yester- day afternoon endorsing the appoint. ment Of Louie D. Brandeis as Q member Of the United States Su. preme court by President Wilson.
 A resolution was also passed urg- ing the passage of a bill intro duced in Congress by Senator Thom- as J. walsh. of Montana. making Jef- ferson's birthday a holiday in the District Of Columbia.
 Supporting this resolution. L. T.. Erwin. of Fairbanks. delivered an el. oQuent eulogy of Thomas Jefferson. the father of the Democratic party"
 Both resolutions were introduced by John Roman. of Seward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
STOCK MARKETING
 SHOWING CONFIDENCE
 IN ENGLISH EXCHANGE

NEW YORK. May 2i.-Editor Hirst cables from London that "the re- lease of the home railway preference and debenture stocks from minimum prices, which were absurdly and pro- hibitively high provides a welcome proof of confidence of the investors and the latent strength of the Lon- don Stock Exchange position. The marking down of prices does not ex- ceed expectations. Plenty of busi- ness has been done in Midland 2ls per cent. preference shares at IS, which affords fair index of the true interest rate
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
VOLUNTEERS ARE
 WANTED TO HELP
 ON MEMORIAL DAY

Volunteers are wanted by the com mittee in charge Of the Memorial Day exercises to go to Elks Hall on Monday and help make wreaths. In connection with the exercises Tues day. merchants are asked by the women's committee to decorate their places of business. flags are asked to be unfurled from residences and all those who can are beseeched to send in flowers or greens which will be used for floral designs.
 The ladies of the committee on Memorial day have completed all plans and it now remains for the in- dividual citizen to assist in the min- or details. The wreaths will be car ried and placed on the graves and a portion of the flowers donated will be strewn on the N. ters of the chan mel
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
VESSEL BUILT IN f77s
 PRESSED INTO SERVICE

COPENHAGEN. May 27. - A re- markable example of the extraordin- ary straits to which shipping has been reduced for want of vessels Is related in a dispatch to the Ekstra- bladet from Syendborg. Anything that can be noated Is being pressed into service. the dispatch says.
 Two sailing vessels. one the Marie of Troesnse. which was built in 1776. and another, the Tyende Boedre of Marstal built in 1876. have been rig. ged up and sent out to enter the competition for the enormous rate on freights that now are being of- fered everywhere.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
WHlsKEY PRODUCTION
 INCREASES; BEER IS
 SHOWING A DECREASE

WASHINGTON. May 27. - Not withstanding the fact that prohibi- ton laws have become effective In seven states since July 1, 1915. ap- proximately 75O0,OOO gallons more whIskey has been produced in the United States SO far during the ns- cal period ending June 30 than ever before. Returns to the Inter nal Revenue Bureau approximate the total increase for the year at TO-. 100000 gallons.
 During the same period the pro duction of beer has fallen moro than 100000 barrels. or 45.0O0,O0O gallons from last years figures The total production of beer for the year ending June 30, 1t is estimated, will be about 6O.OOO,OOO less than 1t was in the last fiscal year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27

 MEETING HELD
 TONIGHT AT g

Arrangements have been made for a sulzer ratification meeting tonight at s:45 o'clock at the orpheum thea ire. The meeting will start immed- lately after the fret show, which will begin at 7:45 o'clock SO that it might be finished in time for the Democrats ic meeting.
 Senator Charles A. sulzer, the Democratic nominee for Delegate to Congress, will make the principal speech. and those who attend the meeting are requested to remain and meet Senator SuIzer.
 An invitation has been extended to everybody to be present. The ladies of Juneau, Douglas TreadweIl and Thane are specially Invited to be present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27

NOW BOUND NORTH. MarIpOsa is due from the south late tonight or early tomorrow. Prince John arrived from the south this afternoon. Jefferson is due from the south Mon day.
 SCHEDULED sAlLINes. Humboldt Is due to sail from Seattle Monday Princess Sophia is due to sail from Vancouver tonight. Spokane is due to sail from Seattle tomorrow Admiral Farraout is due to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Alaska is due to sail from Seattle Tuesday.
 sourHsouNo sAlLlNes. Alameda due southbound tomorrow Admiral Watson is due scuthbound Monday City of Seattle is due southbound at
 10 o'clock tomorrow. Prince John is due southbound at 10 o'clock Sunday night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
sTANDARlzATloN
 OF STREET DRESS
 FAVORED BY WOMEN

NEW YORK. May 27.-Two thous- and delegates attending the Fedora ton of Women's clubs today declared in favor of standardization of street dress. The resolution adopted does not state the positive height Of the dress from the ground but intimates that any dress coming to the shoe tops would be modest
 Much amusement was caused when a young girl happened to march on the stage wearing the new fashion ed shoes which reached 10 her knees.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
carpeted wlth bead.

PARIS, May 27. - The hill on which stand the ruins of Fort Douau- mont is SO closely carpeted with dead that 1t is impossible to mount the slopes on three sides. One off, cer. who was wounded in one of the counter attacks, described the scene of struggle at its height. q saw German regiments fall to a man, within half an hour. under the merci- less sweep of our seventy fves."
 The French regiments which gain ed short possession of the fort have seen more fighting on the banks of the Mouse than any other in the French army. They. with the wounded. agree unanimously that they never before witnessed such awful carnage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
CANADA PLACES
 A LARGE ORDER
 FOR LOCOMOTIVES

NEW YORK, May 27.-The Domin- ion of Canada placed orders for 90 locomotives with the Canadian Loco. motive Co.,. Ltd, and for 2,OO0 freight cars with the Canadian Car & Foundry Co.,, and the Eastern Car Go. This equipment Is for govern. ment roads. The order will amount to about Sl,OOOOOO. and win keep the plant occupied until about the end of the year. Negotiations are under way for a large number of engines for the Russian government
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
REFUGEES EATING CATS
 TO AVOID FAMINE DEATH

CHICAGO, May 27.-war refugees In many parts of Lithania are eat ing cats. and dogs, says A. NJ. Mar. tus. writing in the current issue of "Tevyne." a Lithunian weekly pub lished In America He adds that acres Of wooden crosses mark the graves of the starved and that if food is not sent soon, there will be no Lithanians to arise crosses over their dead comrades The country is caught between the armies of Russia and Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
LARGEST MELON EVER
 CUT IN THE WEST
 ABOUT TO BE TAPPED

SAN FRANCISCO. May 2s. - The largest melon" ever cut In the west by a corporation will be distributed In July by the Great Western Sugar Company, which win then apportion among its common stockholders the remainder of that Issue now held in the treasury, approximating $4,45O.- 900 in par value and now worth about $11,14O.OOO at $250 o share. A cash dividend will be increased to ten per cent. In July.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
NO ONE IS SAFE
 IN MAKING ANY
 POLITICAL FORECAST

HARTFORD. Conn. May 27.-Col. George Pope, president of the Ma. tional Association of Manufacturers, sald "A few weeks ago It looked as if The Colonel was surely going to get the nomination, but we're not so certain of 1t now and think no- body is safe in predicting what will be done in Chicago. Personally I'm a great admirer Of Mir Root, but it's interesting to remember that real statesmen rarely attain the Pres ldency."
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
General calIIenI Dead.

PARIS, May 27.--General Gallieni. former Minister of War. died today In Versailles at his home, as the re- suit of serious operation. When the news of the generals death was re- ceiyed the greatest emotion was man 'ifested here not only among the officials of the French govern ment but among the masses as well. Several months ago. after having attended to his duties day and night, General Gallieni resigned on account of his ill-health and Gen eral Pierre Roques was appointed his successor
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
HUNDRED THOUSAND TONS OF STEEL RAILS
 MAY GO TO RUSSIA

PITTSBURGH. May 27.-The Rus sian government is negotiating with American rail manufacturers for 1OO- 900 tons of steel rails. The eastern independent steel mills have closed contracts for about 150O00 tons of steel rounds and billets for export during the second half of 1916. The greater part is for the French gov ernment
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
GET TIP ON WHEAT FUTURES AND HAS
 TAKEN THE HUNcH

CHICAGO. May 27.--James A. Pat. ton. bought large quantities of de- ferred wheat futures on telegram sent by Statistician W. B. Snow from Kansas. saying the state has never had chance to raise 100000 900 bushels of wheat this year, due to the marked deterioration by in- sects and winter killing
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
RAILROAD SIDE OF WAGE DISPUTE NOW
 BEING PREFAcED

NEW YORK, May 27.-The Nation al conference Committee of Railway Managers which is to confer with the representatives of employees on June l, respecting a new wage sched- ule, completed its organization and immediately began the preparation of the railroads side of the dis pute.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
AMERICANS IN TAMPlco
 PLEDGE AID TO ROOSEVELT

OYSTER BAY. L. l., May 27. - (speciaD-American residents of the city of Tampico, Mex. have sent a cablegram to Colonel Theodore Roos. evelt through the Roosevelt Nonpar- tisan League. expressing the hope that he will be elected and offering financial aid to help along the pre- .convenflon campalgn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
BELeIANs FORGED TO EAT
 DOGS, REPORT IN LONDON

LONDON, May 27-coincident with reports of a food crisis in Germany. news has reached London from a highly authorative source that condi. tions in Belgium are approaching an alarming state.
 At a recent meeting of the Bel gIan relief committee Premier As quith stated that the Belgian popu. lation were on short ratIons. Mat ters have now attained such pitch. 1t is said. that dogs are being slaughtered for food.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
WANTS s5oo.ooo,ooo RAISED
 IN U. S. FOR WAR RELIEF

NEW YORK. May 27-Henry Nor ganthau. American ambassador to Turkey. declared in an address at a meeting held here tonight by the American committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief, that the people of this country could easily raise $500, 100000 to aid suffering human ity abroad. fl only a campaign was properly organized.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
BULLET PROOF JACKETS
 TAKEN IN RAID ON
 NEW YORK CHINATOWN

NEW YORK. May 27.-Thirty bull let proof jackets, made by the sew. ing of hundreds of corset steels in- to them. were part of the loot seiz- ed by the police in a Chinatown raid today, in the belief that tong war is in prospect With the jack cts were found ten triangular swords with blades ten inches long and five inches wide at the base. Heavy gam bling losses by an influential Chin. csc Is believed to be the basis of the expected trouble
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
UNDER TIMERS IN A
 COLLEGE FIRE

OSKALooSA, Iowa. May 27 - Two were killed. two probably fatal ly injured and damage estimated at SlO0.OO0 was done today when fire occurred in the college here. Rob- ert H. Williams, business manager for the college. and state secretary of the prohibition party. and Harry Oakley. a freshman. were those kill ed. Falling pieces Of timber caught them unawares and they were crushed to death.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
COMING TOWERS MAY
 BE ELIMINATED FROM
 THE UNoERsEA CRAFT

WASHINGTON, May 27.- Simon Lake has received patents on sub- marine Improvements providing for greater freeboard, greater metrocen- tric stability (freedom from rollIng) and increase of buoyaucy Another improvement may do away with the coming towers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
GIRLS IN RED CROSS WORK

SAN DIEGO, calIf., May 27. - Thirty girls of the San Diego High School have enrolled for a Red Cross organization and many others are expected to join shortly. The girls will be instructed by an assist ant surgeon of the navy three times week and at intervals will engage in regular field work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
NEW coMMANDANT
 IS APPOINTED AT
 WEST POINT AcADEMN

WASHINGTON. May 27.- Secre. tary of War Baker has designated Col. John Riddle of the engineer corps. now stationed at Baltimore, as the new commandant of the West Point Military Academy, to succeed Col. Clarence p. Townsby, who Is in- eligible for reappointment
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
HENRY LANE WILSON BRINGS LIBEL SUIT
 FOR Ss5o, ,ooo

WASHINGTON. May 27.- Henry Lane Wilson. ex-minister to Mexico, has brought SS5O,OOO libel suit against Norman Hapgood. based on the publications regarding the Mexi- can situation
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
CONDITION OF HILL IS UNcHANcE0-mAYo
 WILL NOT OPERATE

ST. PAUL. May 27-The condi- ton of James ,. HilL railroad mag nate. was unchanged today. pr. Wil- liam Mayo arrived here early last night but decided no operation was necessary Hourly bulletins are be- ing issued today so great is the con cern of the public for Mir Hill's con dltion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
OLD scHooNERs
 SELL FOR PRICES
 IN EXCESS OF COST

BOSTON. May 27.- Four.masted schooners were sold in Boston yes terday at prices in excess Of the original cost Of construction. The schooners in three cases were eleven years old.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-27
UNITED STATES STEEL
 ISSUES DIVIDENDS

NEW YORK, May 27 United States Steel has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 1% per cent. on preferred stock and 1A on the common. The preferred dividend Is payable May 29 Books closed on May 1st and reopened May 18th. Common stock is payable June 20 books close June lst. and reopen on June 12.