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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
SAYS AMERICANS ARE SAFE IN THE
 CITY OF MOSCOW

LONDON, Nov. 19-Robert Skin- ner, American consul general, re- ceived a telegram dated Saturday from the American consul at Mos COW saying that all the Americans there were safe. He said the city was quiet, although there had been much fighting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
MATANSUSkA COAL
 WILL BE TESTED
 AT THE UNIVERSITY

SEATTLE. Nov. 10.-The govern ment transport Crook arrived in Se- attle Sunday and brought quantity of Matanuska coal which will be. tested at the University of Washing. ton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
TWO AMERICANS KILLED

WASHINGTON. Nov 19. = Gen. Pershing reports that two men were killed in action Nov. 18th. three se- verely wounded and four slightly wounded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
NEW APPLE CIDER.

We just received our, first barrel of real apple cider, just the thing for your THANKSGIVING mince meat Goldstein's Emporium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
REPUBLIC WILL
 BE ANNOUNCED
 BY FINN PEOPLE

LONDON, Nov. 19.-Oskari Tokio expects to form new Finnish gov, ernment late today. when an inde- pendent Republic will be proclaimed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19

SEELEY'S White Pine Tar with eucalyptus and menthol-for coughs and colds-25c. soc.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF
 PREMIER OF CHINA

PEKING. Nov. 19. President Feng Kwo Chang has refused to ac- cept the resignation of Premier Tuan Chijui.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19

Give us your next order for trans fer work or coal. Juneau Transfer Company. Phone 40.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19

RUSSIAN BATHS OPEN. The Russian Bath House will be open as usual on Wednesday and
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19

| SEELEY'S White Pine Tar with eucalyptus and menthol-for coughs and colds-25c. soc.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19

Dine at the Gastineau. Concert every evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19

VICTORIA, E. C.-Ship carpenters are on strike.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
Priced $6.00 to $l2.50
Rugs That Add Cheer to Your Home

Real rugs, frank limitations, rag rugs; large small are included in vast assortment of floor coverings We can satisfy practically any taste and any purse Your home will have cheerful look for Thanksgiving with one of these Visit uscompare the rugs that you see here with those shown elsewhere and we will wager you will return here to buy
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
Priced $500 to $500
Boys Oyercoats

And these youngsters coats, too, have all the style of the "big-uns" real pinch back, belted models in gre y and blue chin-chillas-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19

Dame Fashion Sets Her Stamp of Approval on These Separate Skirts
 We made of that when ordered them. Give the skirts that the latest New York" said manufacturer "We want the very best you have to ofer" and got them; for know customers content with nothing less. Pads and plain coors plenty
 Priced $6.5O to $17.5O
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
Infants Cashmere Hose 25c

The same hose that you pay 35c for; only this lot are small sizes and run to colors such as red, pink, and blue with a few black and white, silk heel and toe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
Laces by the Yd,, Sc

Narrow val laces, also tor chon and shadow, in a neat width for trimming; some short length, others as much as you like; sold at regular ' 1-2c to 10c yd.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
&o}knnAAz4vs,x 5&34e4aA>&
Ribbons by the Bolt, l5c

Right at the time of year when these narrow ribbons are so much in demand for the little "fixings" for Christ mas; 10 yd. to the bolt, in white, blue, lavender and pink.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
One Lot of Kid Gloves

These are broken sizes, and include several pairs of Misses sizes, colors run to black, brown and a few blue and green; simply a matter of cleaning up the lot, hence the price.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19

You Want Your New Fall Gown to Stand Comparison with Anyones
 Of you do what self-respectng modern does not? And you have it. The method is smple just and look display of beautiful models there is such variety price, coor style material that whether
 be afternoon evening gown, you bound to find something you will like.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
THE CLEAN PLATE

Don't take more on your plate than you can eat; take one spoonful of su- gar and stir well, and the Allies will have sugar. Have two meatless days a week and the AL lies will have meat. Remember we must feed the Allies q You Can Help
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-19
Weather Conditions as Recorded by the U S. Weather
 Bureau.

CABLE REPORTS FOR "A HOURS ENDING
 YESTERDAY
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
SUBS FAIL TO
 DOMINATE THE
 PRESENT WAR
British Prime Minister Declares Britain Is
 Still Ruler of
 the Seas.
.ENEMY'S HOPES GONE

BIRKENHAAD, l4ngland, Sept. r..
 Prime Minister Lloyd George in a speech today said that the whole lllied cause and freedom of the world depended on the supremacy of the sea. He said he was certain it would be maintained and further declared that the submarine figures given by him to Parliament were absolutely correct despite the Ger man denials. They put to an end all the enemys hopes of victory. The Premier said he was absolute " convinced of the submarine fail ure
 Premier Lloyd George said that Germany may boast of her victor ies in the east against the unre- sisting forces, but she has her re- ply in the success of the Allies in the west, especially the recent suc- cesses of the Italians.
 America, who has now come into the conflict" said the Premier has never known defeat and on .his occasion she with her allies will triumph over her foe. l bid you to be stout of heart. There
 may be stony paths to climb bat wt will climb them. Our footpathi may be stained with blood but we
 will reach the heights and then ir front we will see the rich valleys md plains of the new world"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
ONE AMERICAN
 OFFICER DEAD
 5 ARE WOUNDED
Aerial Attack Is Made on Belgium Front and the
 American Medical
 Corps Suffer. MANY OTHERS KILLED

LONDON, Sept. "A Reuters correspondent in the British head quarters in France sent the follow ing news dispatch to his agency this afternoon, he saying that he had received reliable information concerning the action:
 Germans yesterday made an aer- ial attack on American hospitals oc- cupied by the St. Louis, Mo, and Chicago, H., Contingents, situated on the Belgium coast. One officer of the American Army Medical Corps was killed and other officers were wounded.
 "Seventy-two others of the rank and file were killed. Sixteen were wounded of the rank and file, hve of the latter being Americana
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
Documents Seized from l. w. Headquarters Show Nationwide
 Conspiracy.
SWAT THE GOVERNMENT
Grand Jury at Chicago to Investigate German Fund Used by the
 C0nspirat0rs.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-Reports and disclosures of the Department of Justice officials throughout the United States, indicate that as a re- suit of the seizure of l. w. w. doc uments a great plot, a nationwide conspiracy to hamper the govern ment in almost every conceivable way in waging the war opposition, has been unearthed.
 The plots consisted of hampering draft laws, burning the crops and all labor disturbs,.ces and attempts to curtaiI the p<oduction of war in- dustries in aW parts of the United States are issues of the alleged con .spiracy with the prime motive of crippling the governments activi- ties in every way possible and to cut short military interference and na- val operations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
CADORNA AFTER
 STRANeLE HOLD ON THE AUSTROS
Strategists See What the Commander Is After by New Offensive
 on Front.

LONDON, Sept. 7.-Strategists. fi- guring out the Italian offensive, de- clare that all General Cadorna needs, is only to obtain a secure hold on Monte San Cariele to give him com plete dominance of the Bainsizza Plateau and the country far to the south. This will make 1t possible for the Italian general to push his way into the Chiapovano valley and drive a wedge between the two Aus trian armies, virtually isolating the Southern Army which directly bars the way now to Trieste.
 RoME-Northeas of Gorizia the enemy has suffered heavy losses and are making a good resistance against the Italians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
MAYOR THOMPSON PEEvED SUES
 NEWSPAPER
Claims His Pro-German SensibiIities Have Received a Rude
 Shock. PUBLISHERS PLEASED

CHICAGO, Sept. 7-Mayor Will liam Hale Thompson today filed a suit for $25O,000 damages of a per sonal nature, against the Chicago Herald and James Keeley, the pub fisher of that daily newspaper The Chicago Herald has been vigorous critic on the Mayors anti-war atti tude and the attacks have been get ting under the skin of the luke warm patriotic individual.
 Mayor Thompson this afternoon stated that he would bring suit against other newspapers who have been pestering" him.
 The Mayor intimated that his enc mics, in true American newspaper style, had bored holes in the walls of his apartments, installed dicto graphs, tapped his telephone wires and had stationed operators in ad joining rooms to take down every thing he communicated and had em ployed spies to hound him.
 Asked whether he was gradual! changing his pro-German activities teh Mayor had nothing to say.
 The newspaper sued and the oth CTS who have shed the light of pub licity upon the mayors actions ar' pleased with the suit or suits to b' filed as the publishers say they wil now be able to better show up thu executive.
 Half has not been told" said on' publisher today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
HUN GOVERNMENT
 WILL GET IN BIG
 HOLE BY ANY MOVE

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 7.-The Cleri cal party in the Reichstag. in order to prevent any initiative in the movement for parliamentary reform is falling into the hands of the So cialists and will back up firmly the declaration of Matthias Erzberger party leader, and will make the Reichstag committee a party to 1t It even contemplates refusal to vote on government credits if the demands are not granted. Erzber ger will probably demand an immed fate introduction by the government of a responsible resolution to thu Reichstag and will suggest that Al sace and Lorraine decide the ques ton of allegience.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
PLACER STRIKE REPORTED MADE
 ON THE YUKON
Gold Discovered on Two Creeks; One Creek Is Already Staked
 for Miles.

DAWSON, Y. T., Sept. "A pla- cer discovery has been reported to have been made on Seymour and Kitchener creeks, which are 20 miles southwest of Selkirk and 35 miles from the Yukon river. Ac- cording to the reports brought here by miners after grub eight miles have already been staked on both sides of Seymour creek. Several tributaries are also being staked.
 It is freely stated that the actual value of the strike is unknown and will not be determined until the cleanup next spring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
WILSON HANDS JOLLY TO THE
 CONCRESSMEN
Tells Them That It Will Be Pleasant if They Finish Work and
 Then Go Home
HELP ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-Presi- dent Wilson has written several let ters to Congressman saying that II would be fine thing if the Con gressmen would finish their work as soon as possible and return to theirf districts and shed full light on the war and its objects. The Ad- minfstration officials are hopeful that Congress will finish it's work about the first of October after passing the war revenue, new credit, ana the Soldiers and sailors insurance measures.
 The President will exert pressure to hasten the adjournment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
KEEP HITTING AND STRIKING IS THE
 MOTTO OF BRITISH

LONDON, Sept. 7.-Sir Edward Carson in a speech today said the British must carry on the war un- til such victory is attained as will remove all practical danger Of war in the future and until there is no longer a possibility of the German people to be deluded by the legend of their invincibility in arms.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
TOO BAD, OLD HUN; BUT POLES ONTO
 YOUR LITTLE GAME

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 7.-In re- cent speech in Warsaw, General von Bezler, Governor General of the Russian Territory occupied by the Germans, frankly admitted that the Germans had utterly failed to win the sympathy of the Poles. He complained of the lack of appre- citation of the German efforts to help the Poles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
VICTORIA CARRYING LAST FREIGHT FOR
 INTERIOR POINTS

SEATTLE. Sept 7.-Steamer Vic toria sailed from Nome and St. Michael this forenoon with the last
 nail and freight which will connect with the Yukon river steamers for he interior. There were one hun fred sacks of magazines along and LOGO tons of sacked coal for var :ous places in the interior of Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
HUN MONEY USED

WASHINGTON, Sept. .-.The Grand Jury at Chicago will investi- gate whence the |. w. w. money came from. Many evidences point the German fund from which the money was. lavishIy used for the work of the alleged conspirators. Heretofore, the connection between the German funds and the activities of persons hostile to the government were not established.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
RIB0T TO QUIT

PARIS Sept 7.--Premier' Ribot, and other members of the French cabinet have unanimously decided to resign. They have been request ed to withhold their resignations un- til President Poincare and the Presi- dents of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies return to, Paris Sfrom the front, to discuss the situation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
HUN BOMBS DEAL DEATH AMONG AMERICA ANS
l. w. w. PLOT AGAINST U. s. GROWING
APPROPRIATION FOR ALASKA RAILROAD IS
 PRACTICALLY SURE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.- The general deficiency bill was reported in the House today and it contains $4,- 0O0,00O appropriation for the government railroad in Alaska. Alaska Delegate Charles A. Sulzer, in a statement, said that this ap- propriation will likely be passed within the next few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
READY TO FIGHT

PETROGRAD, Sept. 7.-An off cial statement issued this afternoon says tbat no enemy vessel except German submarines are in the Gulf of Riga. The Russian fleet is ready to engage the Germans on the sea at any time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
SOUNDED GOOD

I.El.LiN, Sept "A Vienna dis patch to the Frankfurter Zeitung says that German Foreign Secretary von Keulmann in speech fayoring reproductions for peace made a great Impression in Vienna.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
RELEASE--ExIL

PETROGRAD, Sept. 7. - The Provisional government has decided to release and then exile abroad all grand dukes and other members Of the nobility arrested as the result of the exposure of counter revolu- tionary plots. The Czar is being kept closely watched at Tobolsk.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 7. - The American Alliance for labor and Democracy plans to establish local branches from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the boundary line between the United States and Can ada to the Gulf on the south. The local branches will start cam paign to bring organized labor sol idly behind the government in the prosecution of the present war in Europe and to stamp out all disloy- al and pro-German societies in the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
BISHOP SPRINGER
 RETURNING FROM
 HIS ARCTIC TRIP

DAWSON, Sept. 7.-Bishop String CT is expected to arrive soon from a long journey among the Eskimo along the Arctic shore. It is thought that probably Bishop Stringer will bring news of Stefansson and his ex- petition. 5a
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
MOTHER IS GOING, TOO.

NEWPORT. R. l.. Sept. Mrs. J. Borden Hartman, whose daugh- ter Ethel is working with Mrs. Vim cent Astor in France in the interest of the United States bluejackets, will soon join them, it became known today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Sept. 2. Alaska Gold closed today at A. Alaska-Gold at 4.
 American Zinc at 8. Butte & Superior at 28%. Chino at 53h.
 Ray at 16x.
 Utah Copper at 97x. Copper metal market was steady for September delivery being quoted at 2s62s1s.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
SPOKANE SAILED
 FOR THE CHANNEL
 EARLY LAST NIGHT

SEATTLE, Sept. '. Steamer Spokane sailed for the north at 9 o'clock last night with the follow ing passengers for Gastineau chan mel: For Juneau-GeOrge w. Sher- wood, Elsie Ricard, Hilda Boyle, Miss Barbara Chernoff, II. l.. Barnes and Miss Mary Robinson.
 For Douglas N. Kepdall, E. l.. Phelps, F. Olson and w. Olson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07

WAsHINGTON-Th freight rate charges of American going vessel will soon be given the once over ana reductions in tariffs from 65 to ID per cent may be ordered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
WILL STAMP OUT DISL0YALTY IN
 THESTATES
Big Labor Alliance Has Planned a Campaign
 Throughout the
 United States. LABOR WITH UNCLE SAM

BULLETIN, Minneapolis, Sept. 7. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, was this afternoon elected president Of the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
WAR BULLETINS

BERLlN-The Russian circle from the mouth of the river Aa to 40 miles southeast from Riga is still holding against the Germans.
 PETROGRAD - Preparations for the defense of the city are completed. The authorities say there is no i'm mediate danger.
 LONDON-There is no material change in the fighting around Riga. The German cavalry has advanced slightly against the Russian rear guards.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
 and Mail Information
Now North Bound

Now North Bound Dolphin is due to reach Juneau Sunday. Has three days mail.
 Spokane sailed for the north at 9 o'clock last night. Will be due Monday. Has two days mail.
 Scheduled Sailings Admiral Evans is scheduled to leave Seattle tomorrow. Alaska is due to leave Seattle Sunday.
 Princess Alice is scheduled to sail from Vancouver tomor- row night. Prince Rupert is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Mon- day.
 Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow night. Al-ki sails from Seattle t0mor- row.
 South Bound Sailings Admiral Farraeut. is due from the westward tomorrow morn ing. Takes mall. Northwestern is expected from the westward Monday. Prince ceorpe sails south to- morrow midnight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
r,,,yN CLERK 81 YEARS.

Ex-Gov. Samuel +. Pingree OF White
River Junction has undoubtedly been
town clerk for a longer period than any
other In New England, as we'll as being
the oldest person in New England to hold
the office. Mr.. Pingrec's record Govern
a pcriod OF 81 years. Mr.. Irngree Is in
his SSth year, but is very active ana
can be found at his office IN
tho village almost daily. attending to the
towns affairs and looking after his law
business, for he Is ono of rho oldcss
practicing lawyers in tho State. Mr..
Pingrec has been concticuous figure
in the political history OF Vermont Ha
has been a resident OF tho town OF White
River Junction for more than IS years
and is always In attendance at the town
meetings Mr.. Pingrce was born In Sails
bury, N. H.. but he has ~ent the greater
part OF his life in the Green Mountain
State. lie was graduated from Dartmouth
College in 1857. In 1859 he was elected
lieutenant governor Of Vermont and
served for two years. At the expiration
OF his term he was elected governor and
remained two years in this office. He
served for eight years as chairman OF
the State railway commission and was
States attorney for two years. In 1868
he was delegate large to the Chicago
republican convention which nominated
Grant. He enlisted May 8. 1861. as lieu
tenant-coloncl in Co. F., 3rd Vermont ReBi-
ment. and is one of the two surviving
commissioned officers Mr.. Pingreo has in
his possession a medal Of honor. which
ne received from Congress and which Ii
said TO be the third one Issued for dis
tinguished gallantry In action during the
Civil War.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
N. {. STRIKE ORDER
EFFECTIVE MONDAY
Local Brotherhood Leaders at
Boston Receive Message to
BE Ready for Walk-0ut.

Boston, March 13.-Orders to prepare at
once for strike Of employees on New
England railroads at midnight on Mon
day, March 10. or early Tuesday morning
were received by local leaders of the four
brotherhoods of railroad employees to-
day. Provision was added that the orders
were contingent on a refusal OF the rail D..
road managers to grant the demands of
the brotherhoodS meantime
The strike order which was suspended
last September when President Wilson
signed the Adamson bill will govern the
situation il n walk-o becomes effective,
it was said. Final instructions on it's ap-
plication and on developments in the
present situation will be issued at meet
ing Of Boston e. Maine employees to be held
here next Monday. w. q. Lee. grand
president of the Brotherhood OF Railroad
.Trainmen, ordered his representative in
this city to convene their entiro commit
tee on Monday. March 10.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
SPANISH AT MIDDLEBURY.

a Spanish school Is to DO established at
Anddlebury College this summer, under
the direction of Prof. Julian Moreno
Lacalle Of tho department Of languages
at the United States Naval Academy at
Annapolis, who will be assisted by Prof.
jose Martel, colleague Of Professor
Lacalle at the Annapolis Academy. Span
ish will be the language Of the school.
Students Of Spanish will be housed in tho
women's halls of the college and separate
tables will be provided for them in tho
large dining hail. The aim Of the Spanish
school will be to AFFORD its patrons the
same intensive continuous Contact with
things Spanish that has proved sd sue
cessful in the German ana french schools
Of the past. Prof. Williamson Dc Visne.
director of the Ecola du Chateau do Soisy.
France. will again direct the French
summer school at Midd!ebury. Among
his assistants will be Paul Louis Jean
renaud. co-dircctor Of the same school.
and Mile. Teresa c. Saunier arid Nile.
Yvonne dc Saussure, the talented daiigh-
ter of Baron do Saussure OF Erancc. The
German school will be again directed by
Or. l.. I. Stroeve OF Vassar College, as
sisted by corps OF native German
teachers. 1t has been found necessary -
limit the number Of students in both tho
German and FreUch schools
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
FOOD PRICES l9
PER Gent. HIGHER
Record of a Year in u. S.-COfree
and Tea Only Staples Show
ing No Advance.

Washington, March l2.-Retail fooa
prices in the United States advanced 10
per cent. in the year ending with January
Ii, as shown in statistics prepared to-day
by the bureau of labor statistics The in
crease was greater than for the three
wears previous combined The four yesirs'
gain was 90 per cent.
Every food staple except coffee and tea
adv anced during the year. Onions and
potatoes led with increases OF more than
80 per cent.
Some of the advances were: Sirioin Z
per cent: round steak, per cent; rib
roast. per cent; chuck roast, per cent.
pork chops, 10 per cc..t.; bacon, per cent.
ham, per cent: lurd - per cent; hens.
l6 per cent; salmon. per cent. eggs, z,
per cent; butter, IS per cent; cheese, q
per cent; milk, Ii per ceut; bread, II
per cent; -four, IS per cent: corn meal,
3 pcr cent; potatoes. 81 per cent. onions.
IS per cent; beans. 80 per cent; primes, i
per cent; raisins, 1G per c6..s.: sugar. IL
per cent.