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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
BLACK SEA FLEET NOW
 ATTACKING
Russian warships Have Pene, trated to varna Sinking Enemy YesseIs-AIany Turk ish and German Boats Sunk in Engagement = TrebizOnd BOmbarded Three Times

LONDON, March 24.-From Bucharest comes a report that the greatest activity on the part of the Russian fleet is being dis played on the Black Sea. The Russian submarines have al- ready penetrated to Varna, tor pedoing the enemy ships.
 Three Russian dreadnaughts and three ironclads, with many cruisers, passed off Varna late yesterday and shortly after wards encountered a convoy with Turkish and German mer- chant vessels. All the Turkish and German ships were loaded with cereals. They were suuk.
 It is reported from Petrograd that another Russian squadron has bombarded Trebizond three times and Sinope once. Great damage was done at Trebizond but no advices have been re- ceived regarding the result of the cannonade at SinOpe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
Another Villa Report.

noucLAs. March 24-General Cal les. military governor of Sonora, has received a telegram from General Enriaues. Military Governor of Chi hauhau. stating that five columns of carranza troops arc closing in on Villa and his bandits near Namiqui' pa. The advices added that with tho aid of the American soldiers, It Is believed Villa will not be able to es- cape. Villa, according to tho dis matches from General Bertani, Car ranza commander in charge of the field operations, made stand at santa Clara canyon, near Santa Ger trudes, but was driven out with tho loss of several men and 100 horses were captured.
 The loss of the horses will Do hard blow to Villa as he depends up- on the high quality of his mounts for his men to execute rapid moves from place to place and thereby throw off his pursuers. In all of VII las raids. he has seized scores of horses and these have been cor ralled in various sections of the Chi hauhau district, SO that fresh mounts can be secured for sudden dashes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24

self. before ho win permit Villa to become Q national hero and make him out O traitor.
 "The Mexican situation is compli- cated by the very evident desire of certain interests In the United States, having control of some of the ave. nues of publicity to bring about the downfall of caTanza and the eleya- ton to leadership, through war in- terventlon against Mexico Itself. of some man to their liking Certain forces are at work in the United States and have been for long time trying to create condition of public opinion that would make such O result possible.
 oThe administration believes that seltinterest and every other conaid- eration will keep Carranza firm In his present attitude of hearty CO., operation with the United States for the overthrow of brlgandage in the northern part of Mexico Is is
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
HAD
 THE BANDIT
 SURROUNDED

SAN ANTONIO, March 24.- Reports received this afternoon from Mexican sources that Villa had been defeated by Ameri- can and Mexican troops at El- oso, are accepted today by Maj.- Gen. Funston as probably true. No confirmation from Brig Gen. Pershing has yet been re- ceived. No details were given by the Mexican authorities con- the fate of Villa or his followers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
VTLA HAS BEEN DEFEATED IN FIRST BATTLE
MEXICAN SITUATION BAD; MILITIA CALL NOW CERTAI
 Says Editor in dispatch to his paper.
.--Says Edit0E in disPatoh t0 6Is Paper

stated on authority that he is great ly relieved because the United
 States has joined with him to hunt
 Vnla to the earth This means Of course. that the Carranza forces will be provided with ample supplies
 munitions aud provisions for the conduct Of their part Of the expedi- ton and that ultimately the Villa bandits must run out of these things. It is pointed out that with Villa out of the way. Carrapza would have no formidable rival and his plans for the permanent paclflcatIon of the country would move along rapidly
 At the same time the United States, having committed itself to the sup port of the defacto government, would. lt is announced, be very un- likely to break It's connection until 1t had put thnt government securely on It's feet by guaranteeing Mex lean loan large enough to meet all urgent and reasonable requirements"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
GERMANS ARE WORKING
 AGAINST U. S. IN MEXICO

NEW YORK, March 24.-ln letter received by local business man from his representative in Mexico and dat ed at Vera Cruz, occurs the follow Ing: Germans are arriving here by both boat and train. New faces are constantly being observed, and it is reported that nearly all are retired German officers. AS many as l5O are reported in this vicinity, seeming ly holding. close friendship with the Mexican army officers. l have over heard remarks made by some of these Germans to their Mexican friends. such as, "How VIC are giving 1t to the gringoes. We will make them be good.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
Steamer Movements
 and Mail Information
NOW NORTH BOUND

lNQN NN~tH'.'t Alaska is on the way north and is due in Juneau Sunday with mall and passengers. Humboldt left Seattle last night. IS due in Juneau Tuesday or Wednes- day. She has two cannery calls to make between Ketchikan and Juneau.
 Spokane sailed from Seattle last night with passengers and mall. Due in Juneau Tuesday Curacao is due from the south next Wodnesday
 SCHEDULED sklLlNes. Princess Sophia is due to sail from Vancouver tomorrow night Admiral Farrasut is due to sail from Seattle Sunday Jefferson is duo to sail from Seattle Wednesday. March 2s- Alameda is due to sail from Seattle Thursday, March 30.
 soUTHeouND sAlLiNes Northwestern is due southbound to- night at o'clock. Takes mail. Admiral Watson is due southbound Monday. She left Seward at 10 ?. m. Thursday. Dolphin is due southbound early to- morrow morning
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
TO HELp PUBLISHERS

WASHINGTON. March 24.- Sem ator Bankhead of Alabama has intro duced Q llll to repeal the law requir- ing publishers of periodicals to file with the postmaster general every six months, the names of the editors, own- CTS, stockholders. securities, and, in case Of newspapers. the average cir culation. He says he is acting in behalf Of the small newspapers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
ARMY BILL HAS PASSED HOUSE;
 GOES 10 SENATE

WASHINGTON. March 24.-Late yesterday afternoon the Hay army bin was passed In the House by a vote of 4O2 to 2. Fred A. Britten, of Illinois. and Meyer London of New York. voting against the meas ure. The bin provides for a peace strength of the regular army of 140.- 900 and federalized militia Of 425.OOO The Senate begins con sideration of the bill probably next Monday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
DR. COOK TO TELL HOUSE MEMBERS
 OF POLE CLAIMS

WASHINGTON. March 24. - pr. Frederick A. Cook of north pole fame is to be given @ hearing by the House committee on education on his claim to the discovery of the north pole, and to dispute the claims of Admiral Peary
 pr. Cook has told Chairman Hughes of the committee that recent develop ments proved the incorrectness of Peary's alleged proof of discovery. He argued that whether his own proof was adequate or not, the committee should give him an opportunity to re- flute Peary's claims and to present his own. A special subcommittee may be appointed to investigate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
DRY BILL FOR ALASKA PLACED
 BEFORE MOUSE

WASHINGTON. March 24-with one broadside. Representative Addi- son r. Smith. of Idaho, ranking mi nority member of the committee on liouor traffic, would put Alaska. the District of Columbia, the Canal Zone, Hawaii, Guam. Porto Rico, and other possessions. absolutely dry The bill makes it unlawful to sell liquor and provides various penalties for oi- lenses.
 The bill was referred to the liquor committee. It will be effective a year from approval. The act will proba- bly, be favorably reported.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
Rus-i1ns Attack In Nfohs.

BERLIN. March 24.-The Russians have taken a-gencral offensive in the fighting on the Russian front accord ing to anouucement by the war or fee. Fifty thousand shells of heayN calibre fell over small sector near Postar. This alone gives evidence of .he hard fighting which is now taking place and the amount of munitions being expended The Russians are making their main attack during the night. So far they have advanced in thick waves which the German ar tliery generally smothered-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
Courier BrInas News.

FL PAsO, March 24.-A worn-out and dusty courier today brought in- to Juarez the news that the Ameri- can expedItIonary force had engaged Francisco Villa in battle five miles east of Namiquipa, at Eloso Ranch. between Las Cruces and choyas.
 The courier also confirmed an an- nouncement made by General Gay. ira that Villa was surrounded by American and Carranzista soldiers. A general attack on Villas stronghold was expected to have started early this morning. Eloso Ranch occupies a small plateau and is strong po- sitIon from which to give battle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
METLAKAHTLA FISH
 PLANT IS LEASED TO
 A SEATTLE COMPANY

WASHINGTON. March 24.-The In- terior Department officials today an- nounced that a lease had been en- tered into in bei.a,s of the Metlakah- ta Indians for the operation by the p. F. Harris Company of Seattle. Of the salmon cannery on Annette Is- land. A five year profit sharing plan has been arranged and the Indians VIII have no option on purchasing the plant
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
NoWEeiAN CAPITAL
 FOR NEW STEAMER co.

BOSTON. March 24. - 4 new ser vice between Boston and New York to Scandinavian ports is to be under taken within short time by com pany organized with Norwegian eapi' tal The operations will begin with
 three 5.O0O-ton motor ships. It is al- SO possible that the vessels will call at Canadian and Gulf of Mexico ports
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
GERMANS MAKE SURE GAINS IN
 VERDUN FIGHT

BERLIN, March 24.-Further sue cesses have been won by tho Ger mans in the vicinity of Haurcourt, northwest of Verdun. The army of- flee has also announced that several positions have been gained at var lous parts along the Mouse.
 BERLIN. March 24-The Cologne Gazette asserts that tho Germans have taken total of sO.OoO prisoners during the fighting around Verdun or this number nearly all have been sent far to the rear to the German concentration camps.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
HOLLAND iNAUeURATED
 PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE
 or WASHINGTON STATE

PULLMAN, Wash. March 24.-E. o. Holland was this forenoon inaugu- rated President of the Washington State College. President Henry Sup pallo Of the University Of Washington and other prominent educators were present
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
OSBORNE TO SEEK roeA

NEW YORK. March 24.- William Church Osborne. chairman of the State Democratic Committee, will not conduct the party campaign this year in New York. but will resign from the chairmanship within 90 days and win then announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator.
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STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. March 24. - Alaska Gold closed today at 2ON. Butte and Superior at 9o1z. Chino at 5sK. Ray at 23%. and Utah Copper at S11k.
 Copper metal was quoted at 2S.
 THURSDAYS QUOTATIONS.
 Alaska Gold closed yesterday at 20. Butte and Superior .t 9S, Ray at 23ss. Chino at 54st and Utah Cop per at s17s; copper metal was quoted ct 2S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
SIX Krause Indictments.
cANApIAN MAI oRpERs

MONTREAL. March 24. - Orders given to Canada now total 22,S0O,O0O shells, valued at S2S2000.O00, while those for cartridges. cases, primers, forgings. friction tubes and the Ike amount to sSOS,OOO,0Oo. Recently the monthly output is valued at about S3O- 100000. There are f22 plans working directly on these orders.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
MRS. VILLA vANlsHEs
 FROM LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, March 24- Mrs: Juanita Villa. wife of the outlaw has disappeared. She was not at her home today. It was learned that Mrs. YiIia with Little Pancho." Villas young son, and servants, left suddenly. Their destination is not known. Mrs. Villa suffered O nervous breakdown after learning that the United States gov ernment decided to take her husband dead or alive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
SEN. STONE
 MADE BOLD
 STATEMENT

WASHINGTON, March 24.-A charge that "slnister forees' were trying to infIsme the United States and Mexico and cause war between the two nations was made today by Senator William l. Stone. of Missouri. Senator Stone made thls assertion after several telesrams, telling of se- rlous conditions on the Texas and Arizona border had been read in the Senate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
sEEKs TO osHowg JUDGE

MILWAUKEE. Wis, March 24. - May ollie, a wiggle dancer, appeared in court ready to prove to his honor that her dance was perfectly proper She believed in preparedness. She stood before him dressed mainly in spangles. ready for the whirl- The court looked shocked, made some re- marks about contempt and sent her to the judges room to "get into hu- man clothes"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
TWO U. S. DOCTORS
 ATTACKED RY TYPHUs

LAREDO, Tex, March 24.-Doctors Rusk and Kolitsky, Of New York, members of the Rockefeller expedition to Mexico to combat typhus, have contracted the malady and have been brought to Nuevo Laredo, according to wireless adyices reaching here to- day. They probably will be brought to Laredo and quarantined in a hos pital.
 These physicians gre associates of Dr. Harry Plotz. discoverer of the typhus germ, now in Bulgaria.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
TO KILL PRESIDENT
 AND HIS CABINET
 REVEALED IN PLOT

NEW ORLEANS. March 24.-That Germany. in order to secure control Of the interocean canal route. has sought to foment Q revolution in Nica- ragun and return Ex-Dictator Zelaya 70 power. wns revealed In an official blue book published in Managua- The German charge and consul are even declared to have been involved in a conspiracy to assassinate President Dlaz and his Cabinet as part Of this program.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
CONFERENCE
 INSULTS PERUVlANs

Because of what he declardes to have been a gratutious insult to his country, the Peruvian Consul General at Panama has published Q severe ar raienment of the Protestant Mission ary Congress. The Consul General as absolutely false a statement that marriage is consid- cred a luxury in Lima, and in conse- ouenco the greater number of inhabi' tanfs are living in open concubinage." ;" It is said that the Peruvian minister at Washington has been asked to pro test to the Secretary Of State.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
Not To Call Guard.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-- The question of calling out the National Guard for border duty to release the regular soldiers for service in Mexico, was dis cussed at the meeting of the Cabinet this afternoon. The members decided that there was no need of such action at the present time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
FORMER PARLIAMENT
 MEMBER OF DOMINION
 ARRESTED lN SEATTLE

SEATTLE. March 24.-P II. Dew lin. former member of the Saskatch- evan parliament. was lodged in jail here this afternoon in connection with the recent alleged misappropri- ation Of s52.00O from the Provincial road fund.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
RUSHING WORK FOR
 THE UNITED STATES

PHILADELPHIA. March 24.- Four of the largest munitions plants in the vicinity oi Philadelphia are working on rush orders for steel shells and rifles by officials Of these companies. The companies are in a position to supply tho further needs of the coun- try without interfering with their for sign orders.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
UNCLE SAM WANTS
 q MOTOR TRUCKS

NEW YORK. March 24-col. A. L. Smith. New York quartermaster. has received orders from Washingtin to ask for bids for>supply of 54 motor trucks, motorcycles and two wrechng wagons. carrying supplies and parts for repairing the trucks Tho organi- zation of these two units win cost the government about si25,OOO
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
MexIcana on eorder.

WASHINGTON. March 24. - A telegram from D. A. Richardson, of Douglas, ArIz.. zaying that the Mexi- can troops were massing across the line from Douglas, and pointing out that the Columbus massacre could easily be repeated on Arizona towns. was made public today by Senator Henry F. Ashurst, of Arizona. Mir Richardson asked for help before 1t was too late.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
NOTED SURGEON DEAD.

ST. LOUIS, March 24. - Dr. Frank T. Lutz. the noted surgeon, died here today after a short Illness. He con. tracted disease. 1t is said. from Q patient which physicians were unable to diagnose. s
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
SUBMARINE NOTE REA0Y

WASHINGTON. March 24. - The governments submarine note has been prepared and ready to forward to Germany. The change in the ad- ministratlon a1airs Of tho German government is awaited before the note will loo transmitted
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
Have Moi RevoIted.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-
 American Consul Letcher, at Chihauhau, today reported that there was no truth in the re- ported revolt of General Her rera and the Carranza garrison at Chihauhau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
NEUrRALITY PA9ERs sIoNEo

WASHINGTON. March 24.-Presl. dent Wilson has signed a proclama- ton giving notice of the neutrality of the United States in the state oi war 5etween Germany and Portugal. The proclamation follows the text of others.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
FORGERY CHARGED
 KRAUSE
Four More Indictments Are Returned Against Krause - Three Embrace Deals by Use of Japanese Name and One Is Assessed Against Plunkett Disappearance.

Four indictments against Edward Krause were returned this morning by the grand jury. all charging for gery. and each one for separate oGense. The .forgeries charged. GOV cred a period from August I6th, 1913 to October 27- 1915. These indict- ments are part Of a series Of charges against Krolse and which will be tried in @ regular sequence before the district court during the present term. District Attorney James A. Smiser stated in open court last week that a large number Of indictments will be returned against Krause and the trial Of each case will lead up to the trial of the next one In the se- Quence.
 The first indictment of the four re- turned this morning. charges shat on August 10th. 1918. Krause forged the name Of K. Yamamoto to an order on the Dexter Horton Bank in Seat tie for the payment of S2oS.of. The order was drawn In favor Of Edward Krause. K. Yamamoto is the Japan csc who disappeared from Petersburg in 1913. after having left for Q short trip in @ gas boat with Krause.
 Second indictment.
 The next indictment charges that Krause forged the name of K. Ya- mamoto to an order transferring the bank account Of Yamamoto, together with the interest due, to Edward Krause. The account was carried with the Dexter Horton Bank at Se- attle and this order was also forged on August 18th. 1913.
 On August 21. 1913, 1t is charged .iu tho next indictment, Krause forged the name of K. Yamamoto to mort gage for S2,0O0 made out in the name of George Hartmann. The mortgage was secured by two lots located in Vancouver, B. C.. and was recently foreclosed under the name of Hartmann
 The last indictment of the four charges that on October 27th, 1915. Edward Krause forged the name Of J. O. Plunkett to a note to the local customs house telling of the loss of the gas boat Lue.
 Plunket Case Recalled.
 The note stated that the Lue was destroyed by fire while or Hobart Bay on October 24. 1915, and that the fire was caused by a leaky pipe and back fire. It stated that Plum kett was picked up by a fishing boat and was taken to Wrangen and left from there for the States.
 It has since been established that Krause reached Petersburg in the tender Of the Lue shortly after that date: that Plunkett has never been seen since be left Juneau; that he never took passage from Wrangell for the States at that time, and that the Lue was not destroyed by fire. She has since been found, where she was anchored in a lonely bay of Krupernon Island near mining claims owned by Krause. She is at present in Juneau.
 Six Krause Indictments.
 The indictments returned today against Krause make six which have been returned so far one of them being on three counts, and it is un- derstood that more are to be re- turned ln the near future.
 If Krause should be convicted on all the indictments found against him and the maximum sentence imposed for each conviction they would be 1 equivalent to O. life sentence In the penitentiary
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
Troooa Leave Vancouver.

VANCOUVER, Wash, March 24.-- The Srd Battalion, 21st Init, en- trained today for El centro, Calif.. with Major James T. Dean in com mand. The 1st Battalion is already enroute south.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
n..I.. snIdIera Maaalnn.

DOUGLAS, Ariz., March 24.-Gen- eral Gales, military governor of So nora, sent dispatch here this af- ternoon denying that there had been any increase of soldiers opposite this city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
pEeENTURE STOCK
 WILL BE ISSUED BY
 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT

OTTAWA. March 24.- The DomIn- ion government proposes to issne at par some five-ycar debenture bonds and to sell from time to time in the principal sums of S1O0 and multiples thereof.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
CUSTOMS OFFICIAL
 GOING TO PARIS

SEATTLE. March 17.-E. R. stiv- CTS. of Juneau Is Q guest at the Pal ace. en route to New York and thence to Paris. Mr. Stiyers is travelling for pleasure and says that he wants to visit France to see how the country looks during war time.-(seattle Post Intelligencer.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
JOE rINKgR OPENS SCHOOL

SPRINGFIELD. nl.. March 24.-The Joe Tinker Bureau of Baseball instruc- tion was incorporated here by Seere- tary of State Stevens The capital stock is S1.OoO. and the purpose is to give by correspondence, or other wise. instruction in the game of base han
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
seattIe soIdIers leave.

SEATTLE, March 24.-capt Wm. B. Meister, assistant surgeon, and three medical corps of priyates. sta tioned at Fort Lawtcn. left this morning to join the forces in Mexi.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
TO sUY SWORD FOR sLocUM

FORT WORTH. Tex, March 24-- Ft Worth admirers have started Q fund to purchase sword for Colonel Slocum. commander at Columbus, N. M.. during the Villa raid.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
INSECTS FlRE TRUCK

w. F. Patching. member of the Ketchikan city council. who Is in ,he city 70 join the Juneau Lodge of Elks. today was an interested specta- tor os thc run oi the fire truck and the work of the department. The Ketchil,an fremen are asking the city council to purchase fire truck for them and BIT. Patching is inspect Ing the truck Of the local department in order to report on it's efficiency.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
oYEiNe CHARGES TO
 GO UP 50 eEs CENT

LONDON. March 24.--Effectye on the first of Apr', the Bradford Dyers' Association of England had advanced dyeing charges 50 per cent
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
TiRPITz IS NOW
 MENTAL WRECK

PARIS, March 24-Admiral von Tirpitz. formerly Minister . of Marine for Germany, has
 . become a mental wreck by , breeding over the death of . scores of his closest friends in
 . the German navy. This Is
 !, according to reports in gener- , al circulation in diplomatic . and military circles at Lucerne ', and Berne
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
c.r-,re Break Assaults.

BERLIN. March 24.-Late this af- ternoon the war headquarters an- nounced that vicious attacks by the Russians on the German lines in the northern sector have continued both northwest and south Of Dyinsk. All assaults were broke down the statement declares.
 iNsPEcTS FIRE TRUCK.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-24
MANUFACTURE OF POTASH
 FROM siLIcATE ROCK

BOSTON. March 24.-Prof. R. II. Mckee Of the University of Maine has been given e leave of absence for the remainder Of his college year to assist in the development process for the manufacture of potash from silicate on which he holds the patents.