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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
SHOCKING CRIME COMMITTED IN
 PENNSYLVANIA
Prominent Coal Operator And His Wife and Son Are Killed on
 a Road

J0HNSTOWN, Pa., July 19.- Extra police are this afternoon on guard at the jail following the pub lie announcement that George c. Tompkins, of Philadelphia, had been arrested and confessed to the murder of three prominent people last Sunday. The people are ex- cited over the murders and threats were made that a lynching would take place, hence the extra guards.
 Edmund Humpheries, a promi- nent coal operator, and wife and fifteen-year-old son were found dead near their auto last Sunday night on the road near Carroll town. The police claim that Tomp- kins has confessed to the murders.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
SINKS SUBMARINE AND DESTROYS
 ZEPPELIN
Canadian Aviator Single Handed AcCompliSheS Double Feat in the
 North Sea

HAMILTON, Ontario, July 19.-De' struction singIe-handed, first of a German submarine then of Zeppelin by Lieutenant Hobbs of the Royal Flying Corps, is described in advices received today by relatives.
 Lieut.. Hobbs exploits, which won him a letter of congratuiation from Admiral JeIlico and recommendation for the Victoria Cross, was accom-. pished from a seapIane. Hobb swoop. ed down on the submarine and drop ped bombs which destroyed the sub. mersibIe. A few days later Hobbs attacked a Zeppelin, which was at. tempting to reach the North Sea British fleet and he sent that down in flames with the loss of the entire crew.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
FOOD CONTROL BY THE GOVERNMENT
 BEING CUT DOWN

WASHINGTON July 19.-Confine- ment of government control legis- lation in the food bill to foods. feeds. fuel. including kerosene and gasoline, was forecasted today when the Senate rejected by a vote of forty-four to twenty-eight an amendment to extend the call to iron ore and its products. hemp. binding twine. farm implements and tools.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
sTEAMER MOVEMENTS AND
 MAIL INFORMATION
NOW BOUND NoRrH

NVW 0VON0 tvO0
 Prince Rupert Is expected from the south at o'clock tonight. Alameda is scheduled to ar- rive from the south Saturday night. Has three days mail. Princess Alice is northb0und and will be due here Saturday afternoon.
 SCHEDULED eAlllNGs
 Spokane was scheduled to sail north this Afternoon at 4 o'clock Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow night.
 Admiral Evans IS scheduled to to sail from Seattle Sunday.
 Prince George is scheduled to tai: from Seattle Monday.
 soUTHeouND sAiLiNcs
 City of Seattle is scheduled to sail southbound tomorrow a. m. at 8 o'clock. Will be delayed. Princess Sophia is scheduled to sail southbound tomorrow morning. Will probably be de- layed.
 Maripesa Is expected south bound sometime tomorrow. Not reported.
 Admiral Farraeut is expected southbound tomorrow. Not re- ported.
 City of Seattle. Farragut, Mari posa and Princess Sophia take southbound mail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
SELECTIVE DRAFT
 BEGINS TOMORROW

WASHINGTON, July 19.- The Sclective draft drawing for the new Army will be- gin at 9:30 o'clock tomor- row morning in the com ! mittee room of the Senate office building. SThis an nouncement was. h1ade this afternoon by Provost Mar shal Samuel K. IL. Crow der.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
FLAG DREAMER REMINDED

SAN FRANCISCO. July 19. - A dirty rag was what Roy Schlfn- man. 35, a German, called the American flag as he trampled upon one on . crowded Sausalito ferry boat. He was attacked by incensed passengers and pummeled 70 badly that hospital treatment was nee. essary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
GERMAN DEPUTIES
 READY TO VOTE ON
 PEACE RESOLUTION

BERLIN, July 19.-The Tageblatt says a committee of the majority of the various parties have unanimously decided upon a peace resolution. It Is known that at least PIP Deputies will vote in favor of the resolution.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
IRON HAND OF THE
 COSSACKS AGAIN lN
 RULE AT PETROGRAD

PETROGRAD, July 19.-The Pro- visional government controls the city. today as completely as the Bolsheviki Socialists appeared to control it yes terday. The Cossacks charged sew eral meetings last night and when the Socialists found that the Cos sacks meant business and would fire unless the meeting were readily brok- en up, dispersment resulted quickly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
GERMAN SUB SUNK
 IN THE BALTIC BY
 A RUSS DESTROYER

PETROGRAD. July 19.-A Rus sian destroyer sank German sub marine in the Baltic during the night according to official advices. The crew of the submersible perished. The destroyer shot bombs in the air and they fell upon the undersea craft, exploding and sinking the boat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
MILITARY RULE IS
 TO BE PUT UPON
 THE MANCHURIANS

TOKYO, July 19.-Japan is under stood to be arranging radical change in the administration of Man churia. According to the official re- ports Manchuria will virtually be placed under military authority.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
SPOKANE TO SAIL ON NORTHERN TRIP
 THIS AFTERNOON

SEATTLE, July 19. = Steamer Spokane is scheduled to sail north this afternoon at o'clock. The following have booked passage for Juneau. E. w. West and wife, Marie Robb, Pat Lynch and wife and Miss M. l.. Brady.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
|U. s. WILL NOT BE
 IN PEACE FARLEY
 AT PRESENT TIME

WASHINGTON, July 19. = The United States has officially been invited by the Allied governments to participate in an inter-Allied conference in Paris some time this month. This is deemed unneccs- sary and the United States will not participate in such meeting as it does not directly affect this coun- try's part in the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
ILOCKJAW GERMS REPORTED SOLD
 T0~K KANSANS Three Men Under Arrest Charged With a Plot To Spread the
 Disease

KANSAS CITY, July 19.-Feder-' all chemists are today fnoculating guinea pigs with cultures from coirt plasters which is believed to have been impregnated with te- tarus (lockjaw) germs. The court plaster has been sold throughout Kansas undoubtedly to cause an epidemic of the disease. Three men ar( under arrest. They have Ger mahic names.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
FOOTING SECURED
 JBY GERMANS IN THE FRENCH FIRST LINE

PARIS. July 19.-An official state msnt this afternoon says the Germans attacked last night on the front south If St. Quentin and gained footing h the French line but counter attack expelled them from the great er part of these positions. A German sttempt to regain lost ground near AvNcourt woods failed today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
MANY KILLED
 AND WOUNDED
 IN RUSS RIOT Disorders Precipitated By the Socialists Are Cause of Many
 Casualties

LONDON, July 19.-A Reuter- dispatch from Petrograd received this afternoon says that a large number were killed and wounded in the past two days owing to dis orders precipitated by the Social ists. It is estimated that over 800 casualties resulted before order was restored.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
CUBA OFFERS BoHDs

HAVANA. Cuba. July 19.-The Cuban Congress unanimously pass ed bill calling for treasury bond issue of 30.0O0.000 to provide the funds for carrying on Cuba's part in the European War. The bonds ~ill be offered for sale In Havana and New York.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
ALAMEDA IS FORGED
 TO LEAVE LUMBER
 ACCOUNT OF STRIKE

SEATTLE. July 19.-When the Alameda sailed yesterday for the north she was obliged to leave 35.- 900 feet of timber for the White Pass & Yukon Route. This could not be loaded because of strike of the lumber handlers at the mill of Schwager-Nettleton
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
WHADYA MEAN-WHO HAS
 SEEN THESE PIcTURES7

WASHINGTON, July 19.--The mo-
 tion pictures sent to Alaska last year by the United States Govern | ment were so successful an experi-
 ment that they will be repeated again | this year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
MAY MOVE CAPITOL OF RUSSIA TO THE
 CITY OF MOSCOW

PETROGRAD. July 1s.-An ex- traordinary meeting of the Cabinet and the Council of Defcnse is being held today. The members of the two bodies are discussing . propos- al to transfer the seat of the Pro- vislonal government to Moscow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
ASSEMBLY OF BEST
 RUSSIAN ELEMENT
 MEETS AT MOSCOW

PETROGRAD. July 1s.-It was officially announced today that the General Assembly of the Workmen. Soldiers and Peasants will be held at Moscow to prevent interference from the Irresponsible action of general disturbers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
PAYS DEATH PENALTY

OSSINING, N. Y.. July 19. - Arthur WaItonen was executed at Sing Sing prison last night for the murder of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, a wealthy widow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
FRANCE GIVES ORDER
 FOR 20 STEANSHIPf

PORTLAND. July 19. = Twenty wooden steamships will be built in Portland for the French govern ment. according to information ar irving here from New York which declared the Foundation Company of that city obtained contracts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
PETERSBURG ELECTION.

PETERSBURG, July 19.--At the liquor license election Tuesday the vets undoubtedly carried the day. The vote was, vets 90, drys 82. There were 4S sealed ballots but they are probably wet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
COMPEL THEM TO GIVE UP

PARIS, July 19.-Deputy Bourff- andeau proposes a law to demone- tize gold and small silver coins as "a means of getting hidden money back into circulation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
UMAL GA AT VALDEZ READY TO START ON
 REGISTRATION TRIP

VALDEZ. July 1s.-1he revenue cutter Unalsa is In port and leaves tomorrow for the westward to rsgis- ter the canneEy employes. 4 bell was given last night h honor q ths |olfleers by tAs Moose Conb.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
MURDERER TO HANG

LONDON. July 19.-An Amster- dam dispatch to the Exchange Tele- graph company says that according to Socialist newspapers of Austris the Austrian government has re- fused to pardon Friendrich Alder under sentence of death for the a. Vienna last October.
 sassination of Premier Etuergkh at
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
MONICA IS AGAIN OCCUPIED BY THE
 RUSSIAN TROOPS

PETROGRAD, July 19.-The wal office states that the Russian forces have again entered the Galician VII iage of Novica south of Kalusz and have occupied the entire eastern end
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
kIncFIsHER AT VALDEZ.

VALDEZ. July 1s.-The govern
 ment tug Kingfisher has arrived here
 enroute to Anchorage under the flag
 |of the Alaska Enginesring Commis- sion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
RUSS SOCIALIST HEADER
 ASA HUN AGENT
Secret Investigations of Gen. Brussiloff Made and Evidence is
 Submitted

PETROGRAD, July 19.-NikOlas Lanine. Radical Socialist leader, Is charged with being the agent of the German General Staff. Evil dence is disclosed and secret inves- tigations made under the order of General Brussiloff. Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Ar mics. Laninc was engaged In cir, culating a propaganda in favor of early peace with the Imperial Ger man government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
CRIPPLED AND INVAL|DED FRENCH
 BEING RETURNED TO FRANCE FROM
 OCCUPIED LANDS BY THE GERMANS

LONDON July 19French women children under IS being returned France by the Ger the occupied sections of the northern part of the country
 according adv today received by the Belgian Relief Commis They arriving at the rate of 1000 day and all performing work useful to the Germans Many in pitt full condition and hundreds crippled
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
TAKING OVER THE CROPS

LONDON, July 19.-Thc Minis try of food will take over the con- trol of the entire 1917 crop of po- tatoes, wheat, barley, oats and rye, according to announcement here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
Women Are Surprised q

CTS of the yVoman's Party expressed surprise at the action of President Wilson in pardoning the suffra- gettes. They declared that the picketiDg of the White House will continue regardless of arrests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
MARTIAL LAW IN PORTUGAL

LISBON. July 19.-Constitution al guarantees have been suspended throughout Portugal. The country is quiet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
Has Biz Slush Fund

PETROGRAD, July 19.--It Is re- ported that the chief German az ent in Russia. Maxsta Koslovsky. has . fund of two million rubles to use in trying to secure peace terms between Russia and Ger many.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
MAN CONTESTS MURDERlEQG THREE
CHILL LDREN SENTENCED TO JAIL BY HUN BRUTES WHEN THEY RIOT AND
 ASK FOR FOOD-PROTEST ENTERED

COPENHAGEN July 19-The State of seize Dusseldorf the result the food after 65 receiv ed averaging IS months big labor meeting tested vigorously at the the of the of
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
VETS CARRY THE DAY AT kETCHlkAN
 AND PETERSBURG

KETCHIKAN. July 19.-In the h- quor election held here on Tuesday the following was the vote Vets 427, drys 240.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-19
SUFFRACETTES ARE PARDONED BY PRESIDENT Sixteen Tickets Sent To Workhouse Are Freed
 Upon Executive
 Orders

Y WASHINGTON, July 19-Presi dent Wilson has issued pardons to the 16 suffragettes serving 60 day sentences in the workhOuse on ac count of picketing in front of the White House. Private Secretary Yum ulty said that the pardons must speak for themselves and the White House would have no statement to make of the Presidents reason for the action.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02
HOUSE DELAYS
DRY BILL VOTE

By United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2.--The
drive TO make the nation dry
is temporarily halted.
Due TO a house decision to
consider only war measures at
this time, the prohibition
northumberland by the SEN
ate late yesterdsy--wiIl 90
over TO December probably.
ut Is likely that no action will
be taken by the house before the
new congress convenes," said Rep
resentative Webb. house dry lead
er. today.
when IL comes up It will pass
overwhelmingly"
Drys In and out Of congress
however, are laying the ground
work now for pushing their fight
state organizations were notified
today 10 put extra pressure into
the campaign for ratification Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02
PLEADS
FOR MATERIALS
FROM AMERICA

WASHINGTON, Aug. a.
italy 10 displessed at her failure
20 get from her allies. psrfie-
ulariy America. supplies she
says are needed. and which she
claims would G~erve tho war
balance.
This dlspleasure apparently
has caused . delicate situation,
upon which allied diplomats
here arc now lsborins.
For several days past the
English. French and Russian
ambassadors have consulted a;
length with the italian ENJOYS,
evidently In an effort to as
susoe his feelInaa
The italian viewpoint OF recen
days ia known to be one borderln,
ON resentment over tho fact thai
her pleas for materials and money
have gone virtually UNDECIDED
Meantime Italian propaganda IL try
Ing TO force the United States q
war on Austria. and has spread IN,
word tina, Italy could win the wa,
II she had coal. munitions ant
money for an Austrian offensive.
Allied and American military mer
sRy, however. that Italy's situation
rs impossible" from the militar,
standpoint, and aid now would b,
only drain on our resources
Moreover. they dispute tho Italian
claims that there is sufficient ship
lEnE 10 handle Italian needs. II
there was an inclination to do so.
The ambassadors evidently are
rying TO dIssuade Italy from stand
Hg pat on her insistence that the
Tnited states declare war on Aus
tria, while. at the same time, they
are working out a solution Of the
supplies question.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02
{, couldn't Sleep at
Night for PRAYERS

FREEPORT. L. l., Aug. 2.-Too
much praying right out loud gives
Ambrose Dunleavy no chance 10
sleep. Dunleavy lives next door 20
the negro church, and since the
church has started impassioned re-
vlvalist meetings he has written
I'd Police Chief Hanse. asking that
prayers be suppressed. Neither
myself nor my children are able TO
sleep" he complained.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02
Kindly Old Horse
Acts as Incubator

AVON, N. Y. Aug 2.-Even
Sergt. Thomas Demer. U. s. A.. was
skeptical until he was actually
shown. Who, in their life before,
had ever heard OF horse which de
lighted in Matching out eggs by
having those chicken seeds placed
in it's name? But John Il. Will
liams. farmer of this village. has
Just such a horse. and he claims
that It has been playing as an In
cubator for three years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02
Channlbray

Designed for Street and After
noon Wear. Formerly Selling
at $3.50, SIS and $3.50.
These are by far the cleverest
Dresses we have shown this
season. The materials are the
best OF the wash chambrays. and
in the styles displayed are all
of the smart novelty effects
now In vogue.
The selection offers n great
range OF colorlngs. pleasing
plaids. smart stripes and checks
and many very handsome com
f S,4' rti@sy. Special 1895
Third Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02

the amendment. The doubtful
states will be the center of a
heavy attack.
I'VE will secure the adoption of
the prohibition amendment by the
necessary number of states" E. G..
Dinwiddie, superintendent of Anti
Saloon League OF America, said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02
Friday Specials in the
Mems Department

Wash Ties-The Csc values In
plain white. and a few striped
patterns In wash Ties. for 2se-
-Underweas-Odd Shirts and
Drawers In BaibrigEan and mesh
weaves: small sizes only. and tho
regular SOC values; tomorrow 2Ss
Fibre Bose-Ths f0h sizes In
a lot of mill irregulsrs in both
black and white; they are tho
Rulsr 35c values: q Friday
special a, 3 for.............S soc
Soft Collars lie values In
Mems and Boys soft collars In
plain white. tan and a few In
stripes: sizes 1914. 10. Is. i5h
and 10. Clearing tomorrow At.
each ...s..s.... ..ss-.-...s.. ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02
FIRE ON BELL STREET

The three-story frame apartment
hous, at Second ave. and Bell St, in
which Joe Klumph was found muir
dered July 2. was partially de-
stroyed by fire Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02
Man Goes to Bed in
Wrong House: Iugged

CLEVELAND. Aug. Warden
Burke. &sos Euclid. entered a house
which he thought vas his own. be-
Cause IL was built precisely like his
own. and went to bed. The real
owner OF the house was Mrs. Ger.
oude crosier. 2&2T Crosisr court.
ne promptly had him arrested.
Burke says that uniform archltec-
tire In houses doesn't appeal to
I'm any more.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02

Charles LAthrop Peck reported
several days ago that the war gar.
llsn crops In the United States
IN worth $3.50. 900. 900. They
~ have been when Charles Lath-
frue made his figures public. bu,
since then our neighbor's chickens
have been In our garden and the
crop II worth not more than s34s..
%. sss. IS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02
Woman Lawyer Sees
Worldwide Polygamy

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2.-The
suggestion that wars aftermath
would bring polygamy has general
ly caused much indignation among
feminists.
But Charlotte NJ. Jones. young
attorney of this city, predicts that
within the next ten years plural
unions will not alone be sanction
ed. but will be the means OF estab-
fishing the supremacy OF women iu
governing the world.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-02

what are you doing. my pretty
unidr" milking a COW. you boobl"
- said. And then bossy put her
~ IN u and spoiled altvshe milk.
~ the farmer dldnt care. Not
W,th pretty chorus girls to emile
- BY heck!
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-06-08
Sheriff's Sale

By virtue OF a writ OF Fieri Facias, for sale
OF Mortgaged Premises, to me directed, issued
on the 22d day OF May, A. d. 1917, in a :
cause wherein Martha G. Ceilings, b.
dolph G. Braddock, her attorney in Il
com plainant, and Margaret Mace, ct a
defendants, l shall expose TO sale at luoilo
vendue, on
MONDAY, JUNE 25th, 1917,
between the hours OF twelve and five O'Clock
p. M, towit, at two O'Clock in the afternoon
of said day, at the Sherif7s Office, in Capt
May Court House, Cape May County, New
All that certain tract OF land situate in the
Borough OF North Wildwood, in the County
0r6aPe May-and State of New Jersey:
Beginning at a pointip In the S W. 1.-The of
First avenue, 100 feet S. e. from the South
corner OF First and Pennsylvania avenues,
and extending thence S. K. along the S. w.
line of First avenue $50 feet; thence S. w.
between parallel lines OF that width or 'front.'
age at right angles to First avenue, 100 feet in
length or depth.
on Map OF Anglesea on Five Mile Beach, Cape
May County, N. j.
Also all the following goods and chattels
now contained in the dwelling situate on
lot No. s OF said premises towit: Parlor set of
table, sofa and three chairs; dining room set
OF table, six chairs and sldeboard; kitchen
set of table, two chairs and gas raAge; four
bed room sets OF bed, bureau and two chairs
each; carpets, rugs, mating, window Shades,
dishes, household and Kitchen furniture and
utensils, and all goods and chattels now upon
said premises
In the event of sale under this mortgage all
personal property shall be sold with the real
estate as one parcel, irrespective OF those
having claims subsequent hereto.
Note-The above property will be sold SUBJ
ject to taxes for 1916 amounting to Seventy
two Dollars and Nine Cents, together with
interest and costs.
Seized as the property of Margaret Mace,
ct al. and taken in execution at the suit of
Martina G. Ceilings, by Randolph G. Brad
dock, her attorney-in.tact, and to be sold by
ROBERT S. MILLER, Sheriff.
Horace F. Nixon, Solr.
Dated Nav 30, 1917. 6-l,4tpf SI2. %
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-06-08
SherIff's Sale

BY virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias, de DO ct
ter to me directed, issued out of the Cape May
Common Pleas Court OF New Jersey, on the
10Th day OF May, A. ID. 1917, l shall expose to
sale at public vendue, on
MONDAY, JULY ID, 1917,
between the hours of twelve and five o'clock
d. M, towit, at one o'clock in the afternoon
of said day, at the Sheriff's office, in Cape
May Court House, Cape May County, New
Jersey:
All that certain lot or parcel of land with
cottage thereon erected, situate, lying and be-
ing in the borough of Holly Beach City, in the
county OF Cape May and State of New Jersey,
on an island known as Five Mile Beach, boun-
ded and described as follows, towit:
Beginning at a point on the northeasterly
side of Burk avenue at the distance of one
hundred and seventy feet enthusiastically OF
the northwest side ot Atlantic avenue and
thence running Qst) along the said northeast
erly side OF Burk avenue in a northwest direc-
ton forty (40) feet to a point, and thence at
right angles to said Burk avenue thereto be-
tween parallel lines in length or depth north
easterly one hundred feet. Containing 1000
square feet of land strict measure. Compri-
sing lot number eleven of block number sew
enty-six OF the recorded plot or plan of Holly
Beach City.
Seized as the property of Joseph Johnson
defendant, taken in execution at the suit OF
Daniel Ingham and Hershel Taylor, trading
as Davis Ice Cream Co., plaintiffs, and to be
sold by
ROBERT S. MILLER, Sheriff.
Dated June 9Th, 1917.
Leap, sharpless 4 Way, Attys. 6s,4tpfsS.s0