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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12
NEW MEXICO IS
 TO TAKE STEPS
 FOR HER DEFENSE

SANTA FEE. N. M, April 12 - A special session of the state legisa- ture was called today by Gov. F. c. Da Baca. The call for the special session will be for providing means for the defense of New Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. April 12. flask; Gold closed today at SA. Alaska-Juneau at 6Z. American Zinc at 34 3-S. Butte & Superior at 43A. Chino at 55.
 Ray at 30.
 Utah Copper at 110A. Copper metal was quoted at 32.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12
CONSTRUCT WOODEN VESSELS; GOETHALS
 WILL BE IN CHARGE

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Presi- dent Wilson this forenoon directed General George w. Goethals to take full charge of the construction of one thousand wooden ships for the foreign commerce. which will be in charge of the United States govern ment
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12
DOG RACES, ARE OFF.

NOME, April l2. - Delayed by the blizzard, Zeppala, Delzene and Anderson have reached Council and have proceeded with their dog teams. The three were delayed Al hours at Topkok on account Of the storm. Kjefstad is reported still searching for his six missing dogs which were lost in the blizzard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12
BILLION AND A HALF
 LOAN FOR THE RUSSIANS

NEW YORK, April 12-The new Russian liberty loan will be for about $1,500,000, 900. It will be issued at 85.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12
WILLIAM THE FAITHFUL
 TITLE FOR THE KAISER

BERNIE, April 12.-A number of petitions before the Reichstag demand that it confer upon the Kaiser, the title of William the Faithful"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12
British Forces Are Now Opening Territory To Advance upon New
 German Lines.
BLIZZARD IS RAGING
French Gain New Front Towards St. Quentin and Drive Germans
 to the Woods.

LONDON, April 12.-Both of the important positions on the Vimy Ridge were taken early today by the British forces. One thousand yards of trenches south of the Far bus Woods in the region south west of Vimy was captured by the British during the early morning hours. On the hills southeast of Wancourt, the British also captured many Germans and several heavy guns.
 There is blizzardy weather all along the Vimy Ridge and the fight ing last night and early this morn ing was in raging snow storm ac- companied by exceedingly high winds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12

MT. Frederick D. Underwood, president of the Erie Railroad Com pany, and Mrs. Underwood have made known the engagement of their daughter, Miss Helene H. Underwood, to MT. William Lyman Campbell, of Baltimore, Md. The wedding will take place in July at Wauwatesa, Wis, where Mir. Under wood was born and wheer he has a country place. MT. and Mrs. Under wood was born and where he has a daugher was introduced to society there four years ago. One of her favorite diversions is skating.
 IN. '. H. Special
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12

 settled southeasen the moderate the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12
APPROPRIATION WILL PASS.

Washington, April 12.-Thc bill providing $7,ooo, 100000 for war purposes will pass the House of Representatives this week, and will probably go through the Senate next week The measure will pro- vide for the immediate issuance of $5,o0o, ,00o, 900 in bonds, and for a tax system that will probably pro- duce $2,000, 900 more.
 Much of this money, probably not to exceed $3.000, ,000, 900. will be loaned to the Entente Allies, the United States accepting bonds from the borrowing nations bearing ex- actly the same rate of interest as the United States will pay upon her bonds from which she will re- ceive the money to loan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12

LONDON, April '2.-lt was an- nounced this afternoon that the seizure of the British by two im- portant heights on Vimy Ridge per mits the British to advance upon Douai and Cambrai and this ad- vance has begun.
 PARIS, April 12-Last night, on the new front below St. Quentin. between Coucy and Wuincy Passe. the French drove the Germans. to the southwestern edge of the upper Soucy forest capturing important positions. In the Champagne re- zion the Germans have been eject ed from their trenches east of Sap igneul.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12

THE EMPIRES claaslneds pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12
GREAT ARMADA TO GARRY FOOD
 ACROSS OCEAN BattIeships and Armed Craft Will Convoy
 Merchantmen Over
 the Atlantic. SUBS ON THE PACIFIC Wireless Warnings Sent to Commanders of
 Vessels Who Are
 on High Seas.
SUBS ON THE PACIFIC

WASHINGTON, April l2.-Pres. ident Wilson is determined upon colossal campaign to break the submarine blockade and this first physical stroke will be made in the sending of a great armada of merchantmen laden with food to the Entente Allies. No soldiers will be sent at the present as suit able troops are not yet ready.
 This was the official announce ment made here this forenoon. It has been known for weeks that German submarines were of the coast of the Atlantic also lurking on the Pacific. 10 defy thix bSSokads and to demonstrate the worth of the navy and other armed auxil- iary craft, the merchantmen arma- da will be formed, loaded and sent across the Atlantic conveyed by armed ships. The fleet of the mer- chantmen vessels will also be arm. ed.
 The presence of German submar- ines was suspected last night when Lieut.. Commander Woods, of the Twelfth Naval District. sent out wireless warnings to masters of ships on the Pacific, warning them of the commerce destroyers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12
Weather Conditions as Recorded by the U. S. Weather
 Bureau
LOCAL DATA

CABLE REPORTS FOR "A HOURS ENDING AT 500 M TODAY
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-12

YESTERDAY
The evening world., 1917-05-19
EVELYN NESBIT AND SON
IN FILM, COHAN THEATRE

The Geo. NJ. Cohan Theatre wTll be-
come the homo OF feature photoplays
on Monday night when Redemption, -
a new film production starring Eve
iyn Nesbit and her son, Russell Thaw,
will be shown Tho initial perform
anCe will start at $50. and perform
ances viii be given twice daily there
after at 2.SO and $50. Redemption"
Is based upon actual happenings In
the life Of the star The story opens
when the leading figure has been
happily married after seven years and
has boy OF five. she has been try
ing 10 forget her past, and is sue
ceeding when a former intimate. see
ing her on the street, seeks her out,
lr husband, who Is familiar with
her story takes swift action against
his wife's ann0yer and finds that IL
results In his discharge from his posi-
ton, His death soon follows, leaving
the wife TO struggle on a.Ono for
herself and her boy, How she works
out her redemption is then shown,
Julius Steger presents the picture and
Mr.. Stenger and Joseph A. Golden
directed II.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
SKATING AT COLUMBIA
IN NEW SUMMER SHOW

"Frolics in the Air" and ''The EK-
plorer" are the titles OF the new one
act burlesques, written by Junie Nc
Cree, that will be produced at the
Columbia Theatre Monday afternoon
and that are calculated to continue
at that house throughout the sum-
mer. The company is called THE
Hip Hip Hooray Girls" and includes
Ben Pierce, Helen Vreeland. Tillie
Storke, Dolly Smith, William A. Wes-
ton. Perrin G.. Somers, Ed Jordon,
Frank Peck and a large chorus.
There will also be an ice skating car
nival and ballet, In which Dolly
Smith. Dorothy Richards. Harrison
Judy, Hilda Major, George Waters.
the Misses Southern and Osborne,
and Tee-Hee, skating violinist, will
participate Another speciality will
be contributed by the Six Diving
Bellies, young women who perform
diving and swimming feats in n huge
tank. In a novel musical feature the
performers are seen by the audience,
but no instrument Is visible.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
AT PARK AND BEACH:
LUNA OPENS TONIGHT

Luna Park, Coney Island, opens It's
gates at o'clock tonight. The an
nual street parade will take place a
half hour earlier. Among the attrao-
tions provided for this year are
Pawneo Bill. with his wild West
spectacle. pioneer Days" The Trip
to Melodia," The China Mystery"
"A Worms-Eye Vlow." Submarine
Attacks" and The Darktown Fol-
les A new ride called The Top"
Is mammoth steel structure pat
termed after a spinning top. There
VIII be n number OF free outdoor at
fractions.
George c. Tllyou's stecplechase
Park opened It's regular season to-
day. Two new features have been
added, bringing tho list OF attractions
up TO sixty-seven. Tho bathing ac-
commodations have been improved.
There are now quarters for 10000
and the only two free swimming
pools on Coney Island. BLACK
Sousa' and his Jazz band have been
ongaged TO play In the free ballroom.
Hendorson's, Coney Island. opens
with vaudeville In tho music hall and
Gus Bdwnrds's new revue, Hello,
Hcnderson's. 1917" In the restaurant.
Among the vaudeville entertainers
Will bo Miss Evans Burrows Fon-
taine, assisted by Thomas Rector and
q large company In classic dances,
Aveling and Lloyd. Harry and Eva
Puck. and Joe Towle. In the Ed
wards revue will be Mercedes Iorcnz.
Olga Cook, Bobby Watson, Bobby
oNdll. the Duncan Sisters and
others.
Tho New Brighton Theatre begins
lts season on Monday afternoon. on
the bill will be Clark ana Hamilton
In songs, dances and comedy. STYLED
"A Wayward Concoit:" Nine. Do
rce's Celebrities In operatic scleo-
tlons. John Dyor and Frank Fay In
humorous sklt, Percy Bronson and
Winnie Baldwin in songs and dances,
Willie Soler and others.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
PROCTOR VAUDEVILLE
AND LOEW FEATURES

The bin at Proctor's Flfth Avenue
Theatre will have for It's chief attrac-
tlon. commencing Monday, n musical
comedy. The Girls From Quaker
town." Leah NJ. Herr and Joe Herbert
jr.. assisted by Al Terry. will be seen
in n comedy skit. 'T Wish I Knew"
There Will be six other acts and NOV
ing pictures. The Schwartz Brothers
VIII be featured the latter half Of tho
week. At ProctoPs Twenty-thlrd
Street Theatre ton vaudeville acts
combined with photo plays Will be
offered Beginning Thursday, with
I'm the Law" will be added to the bill.
Proctor's one Hundred and Twenty
hfth Street Theatre win have Glad
stone and Leonard, the Three Willie
Brothers, Morgan and Armstrong and
others The feature at ProCtor's Fifty
eighth Street Theatre viii be the
photo-drama within the Law" The
vaudeville programme Will include
Hugh Herbert In comedy sketch.
Tudor Cameron In skit called "EX-
ira Act and Sterling and Marguerite.
Roscoe tFatty) ArbuCkle will be seen
In "A Reckless Romeo" on Monday
and Tuesday at Locw's New York
Theatre. Lillian Gish and Wilfrcd
Lucas In Souls Triumphant" viii be
another screen attraction. on Wcdnes-
day and Thursday within the Law"
VIII be shown. "Matrimouy' and
bringing Home Father" will be the
feature films on Friday. At Loew's
American Theatre, Fatima In Grccian
and Turkish dances will be tho main
attraction. Belle Ruthland and Hilton
and La2ar win also be on the bill.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
BATTLE OF ANCRE
IN PICTURES AT STRAND

The motion pictures OF the Battle OF
the Ancre which were exhibited at a
special benefit performance at Car
negio Hall last Saturday night will be
the principal feature at the Strand
Theatre. These pictures were taken
with the official sanction OF the British
Government on the field OF battle and
show better than any other war pic
lures hitherto exhibited in this coun-
try the hcroism, hardships and endur-
ance OF the men who are today fight
ing in France for liberty and human
ity. or special interest are the great
British tanks in action. These mon
sters OF war are seen leaving the
British first line trenches across mo
mans land" making their way over
shell holes. barbed wire entanglements
and other distractions right up to the
enemy's trenches followed by the
soldiers on the run with bayonets fixed
ready for personal combat
The principal photo-dramatio feat
ure will be Her Better Self" in which
Pauline Frederick enacts the stellar
role. The play is from the pen OF
Margaret Turnbull. and tells a roman
tic love story, interviewer with thrill
ling episodes. The cast includes
Thomas Meighan, Alice Holllster,
Maude Turner Gordon. Charles Welles-
ley. Frank DE Rheims and Armand
Cortez. The Topical Review will con-
tain number OF interesting news pic
lures Henri de Caux. tenor, will head
the musical programme and sing an
aria from lie CID"
The evening world., 1917-05-19
ZONE Law FOR BOTH"
PICTURE OF RUSSIA

One Law for Both" Ivan Abram-
sons sensational film drama, begins
the second week OF its engagement at
the Lyric Theatre. Tho intense inter.
est in conditions in Russia, which is
SO universal In this country now, has
undoubtedly contributed largely 10 tho
success Of "Ono Law for Both" a
considerable portion OF tho story is
located in Russia, and conditions that
prevailed there before the recent rev
olntion ara faithfully reproduced IN
the photop,ly Tnr locale Of the stot 40
hhltts 20 America 100 the second half Of
the production
Inc hcrn.W.. Young Polish noble
woman, has D.0u emblttered agaln5.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
"THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR"
TO STAY THROUGH YEAR

"The Thirteenth Chair" begins It's
twcnty-scyonth week at tho Forty
eighth street Theatre. Margaret
Wychcrly heads the cast. which In
Ciudcs Harrison Hunter, Katherine la
sale, George Graham, Eva Condor,
Frederic Burt, Martha Mayo and a
number OF others. "The Thirteenth
Chair" which opened In the middle
of November. will be the first mclo-
drama to play Il fun year In New
York since within the Law" which
was written by tho Same author,
Blyurd WELLER.
The evening world., 1917-05-19

soldiers ~ the studio OF Ward
stephens, No. "a East Thirty-sixth
Street. a week from tonight. The
assisting artist will be George bar
rerc, flutist.
John Mccormack. the Irish tenor,
has beer engaged for five performs
ances at the Metropolitan Opern
House next season. There Il promise
Of some lively rivalry between the
two houses In January. when Mr..
Campanini brings his Chicago Opera
Company 10 the Lexington Theatre.
Greta Torpadie. at the Lyceum
Theatre last night. was Nine. Hofer
In Mozart's The Impresario." She n
the third young woman 20 acduit her
self well In the part this week. The
Society OF American Singers closes
its season tonight.
A recital OF ballads IN costume will
be given by Wlnlfred Adele Marshall
at the Musicians Club of New York
on Wednesday evening, with Louise
p. Knapp at the plano.
Samuel A. Baldwin will give his
last free organ recitals OF the season
A. the City College tomorrow and
wednesday afternoons at Z.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
War MT. Chicago meai.,...

CHICAGO. May ia touch Of war
time economy on the part Of Chicago
women was shown here to-day when II
became known that more than half Of
the assistants TO the modistss Of Mich
igan Boulevard. tho most exclusive
womens shopping district in the ciu.
have been dismissed. This II q re-
suit OF the saving In clothes put into
effect since war was threatened. Tho
women's Committee OF the Council
for Defense will take steps TO help the
discharged women 20 find employment.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
"THE SUBMARINE EYE"
LIBERTY THEATRE, MAY 27

"The Submarine Eye" a romantic
photo-play Of the deep. will be
brought to the Liberty Theatre on
sunday evening, May 27. II comes
from the floating and under the.s
studios of the Williamson Brothers,
Which arc located in the shark In
Tested waters OF tho West Indies.
This production introduces their
latest Invention, an inverted peri
scope, The story Is concerned with q
castawaY whose buried treasure Us
found many years after he has per-
lshed; Is then lost at sea, and finally
recovered with the aid Of the submarine
periscopc, Barbara Tcnnant and Chcs-
ter Barnett enact the principal roles.
The evening world., 1917-05-19

THTS Is the trick that Broadway
managers perform when they
are at their wits end for some
thing new 70 Amuse the crowd that
lines UP at the box-ofice.
But how do they turn the trick ?
What do they know about hard
working people IN the two-a-d day
worid7 It Ia 30 near and yet 20 fari
Belasco delights TO tell of sitting in
the gallery and discovering talent"
in humble players. But have
noticed that even he shares the COM
mon falling for an orchestra seat on
an "off-night." Belasco, OF course,
doesn't so out on "stin hunt" for
vaudeville game. There are other
msn OF tho theatrical world, how
ever, who always have an eye on
the vaudeville field. For example,
the 6huberts have q man who goes
to vaudeville theatres and makes
reports 10 tho ONCE daily. More
over. reports" come in from every
The evening world., 1917-05-19
NINE. PETROVA AT RIALTO
IN 1.-THE UNDYLNG FLAME''

Nine. Petrova, In her first Para
mount picture. The Undying Flame" :"
story OF ancient and modern Egypt.
will bo featured at the Rialto. The
splendor OF tho Pharaohs and tho
glory OF tho Nile are portrayed In the
carly portion Of tho picture. and tho
mystery OF modern Egypt is conveyed
ny the later scenes. In which the re-
iucarnated souls OF n princess and "A
shepherd lad find each other after a
separation OF many centuries. The
story Is by Emma Boil. There will be
other features and musical numbens.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
.BACKACHE KILLSi

Don't make the fatal mistAiSs of neeiest-
ing what may aeem 10 b "ampie lit
tie baokaoho." There isn't any guoh
thing. n may be the first warning that
your kidneys are not working properly.
and throwing Oft the poisons a. they
should. m this IL the OaSs. 70 After the
cause Of that backaohs, and do II auiolEly,
or you may find yourself In the grip %
an inourAbls disease.
GOLD MEDAL HAarism OF Oapguiss
will give almost immediate rolisf from
kidney and bladder troubles. which may,
be the unHuspsotsd cause Of general III
health GOLD MEDAL. HAArism Oh
Capsules are imported direct from the
laboratories In Holland. Thsy are pre-
pared In correct quantity and oonvenisnt
FORM to take, and are positively GuArAn-
tsed 20 give prompt relief, or your nhousy
will be refunded. Oct them at any drug
store. but be sure TO insist on the GOLD
MEDAL brand, and take ne Othsr. In
boxea, three slHes.--Advt.
The evening world., 1917-05-19

Gao. Hangchow, Kowloon, Aberdeen.
Newchang and Pekin with the first
pictures that were ever permitted 20
be taken OF The Forbidden City"
The life and customs OF the people
OF the cities and the outlying prov
inces are shown. The scenes Include
wedding ceremony, afuneral, views
OF Chinese theatres and dramatic
companies, games, sports, sacred
gods and tombs. China preparing is
an important section OF the picture.
providing the first pictures OF the
modern Chinese army.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
"a TRIP THRU CHINA "
ON SCREEN AT ELTINGE

"a Trip Thru China" opening at
tho Eltinge Theatre on Monday, is a
ten-reel art motion picture that re-
quired five years ot time and 100000
feet Of film 10 complete. The pic
ture provides a trip from San Fran
cisco, 10 Hongkong, Shanghai, Can
ton, Tientsin, Wusih, Soochow, Ma
The evening world., 1917-05-19
etWN}

Brings cooling. soothing comfort to
tired. swollen, burning feot. Takes the
soreness out OF painful oorns and cal.
louses and makes the feet feel fine. No
foolishness.
Ioe-mint shrivsis up any hard corn.
soft oorn or toughened oalious 30 that
u can be picked out easily with the fin
gers. II IL the real japanese secret for
fine, healthy, little feet. Prevents foot
odors and keeps them sweet and healthy.
Try Il. II Is selling like "wIldsiro" here
Just ask In any drug store for n small
jar OF ico-mint. which will cost little, but
will do the work quickly. Ice-mint acts
10 gently, 90 magioally, that tho old
fashioned and dangerous method OF cut
ting oorns or applying eating plasters
seems barbarous. Youu Bay so yourself.
-Advt,
The evening world., 1917-05-19

the Russian Government because her
parents had been arrested on the sus-
picion that they were unfrlendly to
the Imperial Government and sum
.0arily eNiled to Siberia. The health
OF her younger brother had been serl-
'usly impaired, and she devotes her
self to the overthrow OF the house OF
Romanoff and the liberation OF PolanI
and Russia. Rita Jolivet gives vivid
performance in the leading role.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
w. A. walsh YouLer, judge.

Mayor James T, Lennon OF Yonkers
has appointed William 4. Walsh
Judge OF tho Municipal Court to MI out
the uneNpired term, ending Dec 81, OF
Judge Joseph IL. Beall. who died In
onice. MIR. Walsh IL a member OF the
hrm or Walsh. Wallin. Beckwlth &
Edio. He is AN Independent Democrat
The evening world., 1917-05-19
HART AND FAIRBANKS
AT 8IST STREET THEATRE

At the Elghty-nrst Street Theatre
tomorrow afternoon and night Will
iam y. Hart win appear In person
ana talk on the making OF photo
pays HIS talk Will be accompanied
by motion pictures, showing him ut
work before the camera. Besides thls
unusual feature. Douglas Fairbanks
VIII be seon in his latest film pro-
duction. I'm Again. out Again"
The evening world., 1917-05-19
OMAN WHO CAME BACK"
HAS REMARKABLE RUN

"The Man Who Came Back" con-
tlnues on its way through the ninth
month at tho Playhouse. The drama
is by Jules Eckert Goodman. founded
on a story by John Fleming Wilson.
William A. Brady produces II with
a cast headed by Mary Nash.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
plays for the
Coming Week

THE Washington Square Players
announce that Ibsen's Ghosts. "
with Mary Shaw as Mrs. Alving.
will continue at the Comedy Theatre
for still another week.
Johnny Get Your Gun" with Louis
Bennison and other members OF the
original cast, will be the attraction at
the Standard Theatre.
zone Day" a dramatlZation OF Eli
nor Glyn's story OF that name, will be
presented by the Corse Payton stock
company at the Lexington Theatre.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
DANCING CARNIVAL
ENJOYS POPULARITY

The war situation seems 10 have no
effect upon the attendance az the
Dancing Carnival In the Grand Cen
tral palace, In fact. the number Of
patrons seems TO be ever on tho IN
crease.
The evening world., 1917-05-19

Chic Sale, After Doing Two-a-
Day, Makes the Winter Gar
den ResOnnd With Laughter
Those Sloppy Painters Were
discovered" in a Harlem
Movie House-Story of a
Hawaiian Dancer Whose Feet
Brought Her to New York.
The evening world., 1917-05-19
Nine. StCGbdker GiUes
Recital at the Ritz
By SylCester RatDIin0.

9 ERENA SwABAKER Of Chicago.
- a soprano who formerly studied
with Mime. Marchosi and Jean
dc Reszke. but since the death Of her
husband has not sung In public. gave
recital at tho Rita Carlton yester-
day afternoon for the benent of the
National League for woman's Ser
Vice. Her best work was done in the
familiar aria from Charpcntler's
Louise" She was assisted by the
accomplished young Spanish pianist.
formerly pupil OF Granados, victim Of
submarine: Paqulta Madrlguera.
whose numbers included two Of her
masters works and her own Pas
toral." Richard Epstein was Nine.
swabaker's aecompanist.
National songs will be sung by
5000 high school girls and boys at a
patriotic benefit for the National
League for womans Service and the
American Red Cross at the City Col
lege Stadium a week from tonight.
given by the New York City orches
ira and the High School Choral or
gnnizations. Gov. Whitman and
Mayor Mitchell will be among the
speakers. Among tho artists will be
Victor Herbert. Amato. Albert spaid-
ing and Alice Verlet.
The new Russian anthem, The
Hymn OF Free Russia" will be intro
duced TO America on Tuesday after
noon nt Aeolian Hail. where an all
Russian programme will be given for
the benefit OF returning Russian po-
litlcal oxiles. Osslp Gabrllowitsch,
with an orchestra OF eighty; Wassily
Besekirsky. Russian vollnist, and
George Harris Jr., tenor. will take
part.
Thomas Chapman, editor OF the
Westmeath Independent, after the re-
suit OF John McCormack's benefit
concert at the Hippodrome last Sun
day became known TO him, sent this
message: "Athlone proud OF her
great sons splendid gift; will relieve
much suffering. God bless your gem
erous heart is the thanks cabled from
Athlone."
Mrs. Lee do Forest, wife of the
wireless inventor, will make h0r first
public appearance In several years at
n benefit musicale for French blind