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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
Metal Market

New York, August 1.-Copper, firm; electrolytic spot and nearby, $29.00Q9o.0O; nominal: September and fourth quarter, $27. .O0129.00.
 Iron, firm and unchanged.
 Metal exchange quotes tin firm; spot, $63,75, bid. At London: Spot copper, e125; futures, s124; electrolytic, 9137. Spot tin, s247 1os; futures, G243 los.
 The metal exchange quotes lead steady; spot. 1034c; spelter, quiet; spot East St. Louis delivery, S9s@S%c.
 At London: Lead, spot 930 los; fu- lures, e29 1os; spelter. spot, 954; futures, G50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
FISH

Perch-9c.
 Salt Water Trout-15c. Red Snapper-14c. Gray Snapper-10c. Mullet-7c.
 Spanish Mackerel-17ho. Virginia Croaker-Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
Live Stock

Live Stock
 Chicago, August 1.-Hogs: Receipts, 24,000; steady; bulk, s15. 5.1o116. 10; light $14.s0716.15 mixed, s14G5d1e25 heavy, $14.45616.3O; rough, s14.45a14.7o; pigs, s11.5O@1425.
 Cattle: Receipts, 1S0OO; weak; native beef cattle $7.50G14; western steers, Sl5 @114 40; stockers and feeders, $5.7509; cows and heifers, $4.3o@11.6O; calves, $50 @13.
 Sheep: Receipts, 5000; weak; wethers, $7.5o@1065; ewes, $sS5@s; lambs, s95o@15.
 St. Louis, August 1.-IIogs: Receipts, 6sOo: strong; lights, s15.45Q15.S0; pigs, $1o o50915 mixed and butchers, s15.5O@16; good heavy, s15.e5@1605; bulk. s155O@ 15.s5.
 Cattle: Receipts, 67OO; lower; native beef steers, $7.5061350; yearling steers and heifers, ss50Qa3.5o cows, S6@1u.5V; stockers and feeders, $6@9.50; Texas quar- antine steers, $5.5O@9.50; prime southern beef steers, sSG12.25 beef cows and heif- CTS, $4.25M9; prime yearling steers and heifers. s75od10; native calves, s6@13.
 Sheep: Receipts, 34oo; steady; lambs S10.50@14 ewes, $8dS.50; canners, $404.50; choppers, $6@65O.
 Kansas City, August Hogs: Re- ceipts, 10000; higher; pigs. Soc lower; bulk, s15. 25Gl16o5; heavy, s15.90@16.15; packers and butchers. $1540G16.O5; light s14.so@15.7O pigs, s10G73.
 Cattle: Receipts, 16000; lower; prime fed steers, $13G13.75; dressed beef steers, $10@12.75; southern steers, $675@11; cows, $5.25@9; heifers, $75Nd1250; stockers and feeders, $5.75@1o; bulls, s6@750; calves, $e.5O@11.
 Sheep: Receipts, 2ooo; lower; lambs, $13. 75014.50: yearings, $9@11; wethers, $S.5o@1o; ewes, sS@925.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
ITALY PLANS TO
 COMPLETELY DEFEAT
 AUSTRIAN ARMY

LONDON, Oct. 3. Authorative information received here puts it beyond question that the Italian mil itary situation is full of promise of big things when the time comes for the next great push.
 Gen. Cordona. whose reputation as strategist is regarded as second to none in the present war, is pur- suing with resistless determination his object of defeating the Austrian field army.
 All his plans are subordinated to that supreme aim, which he is con fident of achieving and which he regards as an essential condition precedent to the accomplishment of Italy's ambitions in this war Once this is accomplished the fall of Trieste follows as a natural conse quence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
TWO GREAT SIGNS.

LONDON, Oct. 3.-Military men consider that the best news favor able to the Allies since the war be- gan is the report that Russia has suddenly developed new offensive on the Riga front against the Teu- tons and that the Italians are driv ing a wedge into the vitals of the Austrians on the Isono front.
 Some of the military men here have claimed from the first that Germany's weakest link was Aus tria and that a combined attack against the Austrians would the most quickly open the road to Der lin.
 Advices received here state that Germany has withdrawn large num- bers of troops from several fronts to meet the Italian attack, and it is believed that this will be the signal for renewed activities on the part of the Allies against the Germans on the French and Belgium fronts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
HORSE CHESTNUTS ARE GATHERED BY LITTLE
 ONES FOR MUNITIONS

LONDON, Oct 2.-School chil- dren all over England will spend their leisure during the next six weeks in gathering horse chestnuts. which the government is able to use in unlimited quantities in the manufacture of munitions Research es last year by the Royal Society led to the discovery that horse chestnuts provide a satisfactory sub stitute for the grain used in certain processes of intuition making Ev- cry ton of horse chestnuts harvest ed will save half ton of grain for human consumption. Plans made by the school authorities indicate that more than 300,000 tons of these chestnuts will be turned over to the government by school children this fall
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
MAKE GREAT ADVANCE.

ROME. Oct. 3.-RepOrts received today indicate that the Italian wedge has penetrated the Austrian main army to point which may turn the tide of the present war in favor of the Allies and cause the rout of the Austrian forces.
 The fact that Germany has been compelled to withdraw troops from the western front in Belgium and France. to meet the renewed of- fensive of the Italians, indicates to military men that the Central Pow CTS consider the situation extremely serious.
 The favorable reports received here have caused general rejoicings. People last night paraded the streets. sang patriotic songs and displayed flags everywhere. the Am erican flag being conspicuous.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
SLAvS BREAK THRU LINES
 OF GERMANS In Their New Offensive They Advance Over a Mile son the
 Riga Front. PUSH ADVAN "A G E Endorsements Are Being Sent from Petrograd
 to Follow Up
 Victory.
P U S H ADV TAG E

PETR0GRAD,. .Oot. 3.-The Rus sian advance attachments in the Riga region have broken through the German lines and pushed for ward the distance of mile, &C., cording to official news received here today.
 The advices received have tempo rarily checked the plans for the evacuation of Petrograd and have put new heart into the Government forces. Additional reinforcements and supplies are being rushed to the Riga front, and the purpose of the military leaders here is to push their advantage and continue an active offensive against the German forces, As,@s....
 The revolutionary movement seems now we'll under the control of the Government, and the success of the Russian arms is having ben efcial effect in helping to recon struct the new Republic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
MONTANA FARMERS
 ANXIOUS TO GEL.
 MAXIMUM PRODUCTION

suggestion of former Ambassador Gerard, during recent visit here, the farmers defense club of Lewis and Clark county will appeal to an eastern tractor manufacturing com every 12 square acres of farming land in the country.
 The request is based on the ground that Montana not only over subscribed it's Liberty loan quota, but furnished more men per capi- ta, for the army, than any other state in the union
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
Italians Make Important Advance Which May Turn Tide of
 the War.
GERMANS ARE ALARMED
Are Rushing Troops from Eastern and Western Front to Meet
 Attack.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Alarmed over the successful drive of the Italians against the Teutons on the lower Bainsizza Plateau, Germany is withdrawing large numbers of troops from France. Galicia and Bukowina, and rushing them to meet the Italian attack. This is Germany's first participation in the Italian. Austrian conflict.
 The second phase of the great battle planned by the allied forces is developing favorably, and indi- cates that the Italians are carry ing out an important detail of the general plan.y
 2 General Ctrdona's Italian troops now form 1 half circle with one wing resting at Chiapovano and the more southern wing at Nabre- sina, on the Isozo front, and the present attack or drive is being made from near the center, thus threatening the Huns on three sides.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
MANY "HOT DOGS" ARE CONSUMED BY
 PRISON INMATES

SACRAMENTO, Oct 3.-Miles of frankfurters will be consumed by wards of California in the various institutions of the state. according to State Purchasing Agent McMil- Ian. who is receiving acquisitions from the prisons. hospitals and state homes for the supply of meat that will be needed during the next nine months. More than 100000 pounds of so-called hot dogs" are wanted by the institutions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
SAYS WILSON
 SHOWS WAY TO
 SURE PEACE

LONDON, Oct. 2. - Commenting on the phrase in President Wilson s reply to the Pope's note, in which he said that mo peace can rest securely upon political or economic restrictions meant to benefit some nations and cripple or embarrass others upon vindictive action of any sort, or any kind of revenge or de- liberate injury" The Economist says:
 "In other words the Power which must now be recognized as speaking with the weightiest voice in the councils of the Allies has brushed aside all the utilities of the Par is Conference and shown up the way to a peace which shall not be in augurated by the raising of trade barriers all over the world but by a real extension of free trade and of cooperation between nations for the view of the scarcity of food and raw materials that will face us when the war is over, any measure that will imply restrictions on our imports of these essentials to in- dustry would be a blunder that might seriously handicap our in-
 President Wilson's peace promises us a world in which mankind may be united into one great throbbing hive of industry, in which the best workers will win battles by turning out the best stuff, and the worlds output and consumption of goods may be quickened to an extent un- dreamed of. f."-ss~.~....--..,-..s.....
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
HUNS ADMIT WEST FRONT
 LOST TO THEM This Is According to MiIi- tary Writers in
 the German
 Capital. ALL A HACKS FAIL Germans Said to Be De- ing Their Utmost
 to Make Good
 Showing.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3. = The As sociated Press advices, with place of origination and date deleted, say that although German military writers admit Germany can hardly regain the initiative on the western front, the Huns in command of the military situation evidently are do- ing their utmost to keep the Brit ish from making the best use of the advantage.
 In Flanders the Germans re- peatedly have attacked the British advanced positions, all attacks hav- ing failed.
 The Germans are determined to retain the Lille -Ostend railway, no matter what the sacrifice This system is tBeir main artery for supplying and transporting their troops on the extereme western front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
MAN SAYS SOLDIERS SHOULD BE
 GIVEN HOY RIDES"

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 3. - When nautoist passes a soldier on the open road he should give him lift. You may thereby hasten an important errand for the govern ment At least you will be showing your patriotism. Don't make the boys walk while you have a va cant seat"
 This is the advice given to auto mobile owners by Percy E. Towne, president of the San Francisco branch of the American Automo- bile Association
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
NO PANIC FROM AIR RAIDS OF
 LONDON CITY

LONDON, Oct. 3. Ten persons ed air attacks made by the Germans over London.
 The people are standing the test well. When two squadron of enemy raiders got close to the city they were sighted and then hovered di- rectly oyer the city, no panic re- suited. Business was carried for ward as usual, other than where cc- casional groups of the curious gath cred to gaze in the direction of the firing overhead, the British having engaged the attacking airmen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
"SLAvs COMING BACK"

WASHINGTON. Oct 8. - ''The Russians are coming back; they keep coming back" was the express sion heard today on every side over the news that the Russians had penetrated the German forces mile on the Riga front, and were preparing to push their advantage by keeping up a determined offen- sive.
 Praise everywhere was heard for the manner in which the Russians have maintained an offensive in the face of as many handicaps as ever confronted nation.
 The news caused a stir in Con- gross and was discussed to the ex- clusion almost of all pressing bus mess.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
DE5UTANTE CROP IN
 CHICAGO A FAILURE

CHICAGO. Oct. 3.-The debutante crop here is failure. This became known when 1t was admitted that not single debutante dance or tea has been scheduled.
 Just like high prices it's lon ac- count of the war" All the eligible men have gone to war. and-no men no debutantes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
EACH SOLDIER IS COSTING
 A LARGE SUM

SACRAMENTO. Oct 3.-The Unit ed States Government will spend ten thousand dollars in training, equipping transporting and otherwise putting each man of the new nation al army into the trenches of Eur ope. according to figures compiled by the state board of health in a campaign to awaken a deeper inter- est in safeguarding these valuable fighting machines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
and Mail Information
Now North Bound

Spokane is expected from the south tonight. Not reported yet. Has mail Humboldt is scheduled to arrive at 1 o'clock tomorrow morn ing from the south. Has first class mail only. Alaska should be due Friday If she sailed on time. Not re- ported.
 Admiral Evans should be due Saturday. Sailing from Seat tie not reported.
 Scheduled Sailings City of Seattle is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Al-ki is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Monday. Princess Alice is scheduled to sail from Vancouver next Sat urday.
 souTHBouND sAlLINcs Dolphin is scheduled to sail southbound tonight. Takes mail.
 Princess Sophia is scheduled to sail southbound Friday even ing. Takes mail. Spokane and Humboldt should both sail southbound Friday. Prince John is scheduled to sail southbound Saturday night at s o'clock
 Admiral Watson is scheduled to sail southbOund next Monday. Alameda is scheduled to sail southbound next Tuesday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
GREAT AVIATOR
 FOUND DEAD ON
 BATTLE FIELD

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM, Oct. B. Lieut.. Vosse, the famous German aviator, was found dead yesterday within the British lines.
 He had been killed in battle with English airmen, fighting determin- edly to the last, and putting up a scrap which caused admiration on the part of those fighting him.
 Lieut.. Vosse had downed 42 ene- my aeroplanes to Sept. 10th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
TO SHOW HOW U. s.
 SOLDIER MAY LOOK
 IN HIS UNIFORM

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. "A de- vice to show a passerby how he looks in a United States uniform. may be introduced here after having been successfully tried in the east as a recruiting campaign. It is a figure in khaki, stuffed with excel. siOr Between the collar and the cap is placed shaving mirror The person peering into the mirror is given the impression that he is a regular soldier or sailor. If he has coat of tan the effect is greatly heightened.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
WHAT FARMERS RECEIVE

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2.-C. E. Hall professor of agonomy in the State College of Agriculture. of Kansas. estimates that, on the average. the American farmer is receiving $1.21 per bushel profit, with the market price fixed at $2. With the price fixed at s2.20, the average net prof it. on this basis, would be s1.41 a bushel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
PREDICTS RUSSIA
 WILL BE MONARCHY

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.-The predic. tion that Russia within a few months or within few years" will become constitutional monarchy, with some one not member of the RomanOff family on the throne, was made by Dr. Phillip Newton. sur geon in charge of the American Am bulance in Russia, who has just re- turned from Petrograd.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
GOVERNMENT BANK
 FOR RUSSIA PROPOSED

PETROGRAD. Oct. 3.-The Min ister of Finance has proposed the establishment of new government bank not later than Jan. 1. It would grant special credits to rural com munities, and obligations would be guaranteed by the government dur ing the first year following peace
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03

TURKESTAN REVOLUTION
 PROGRESSING

PETROGRAD, Oct 3.-The revo- lutionary movement in Turkestan is progressing, according to advices received here today from official sources.
 General Cherkess, commander of the district, has been attacked by the revolutionary forces and beaten
 The latter are rapidly recruiting men from outlying districts where the military rule of Gen. Cherkess has been broken
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
EVERY MALE STUDENT MUST TAKE EXERCISE
 IN UTAH'S COLLEGE

LOGAN. Ntah, Oct. 3-Every male student in the Utah Agricultural College must take organized physi- cal culture. according to a rule just formulated by the athletic council of the school. Students found upon physical examination to be physical ly unfit for regular work will be formed into special classes where corrective exercises win be given.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
CALIFORNIA FRUIT
 GROWERS WILL MEET
 DURING NEXT MONTH

SACRAMENTO, Oct 3.-The Cal ifornia Fruit Growers 1917 Conven- tion will be held in the State Capi- tol from November 19 to "A. accord ing to plans perfected at a meeting of representatives from the Fruit Growers Association.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
CONCESS WILL GIVE WILSON
 FULL POWER

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Congress is preparing for the close of the ses- sion for the present term. inside of week, by shaping Legislation so as to leave full power in the hands o. President Wilson during the recess to handle the war and European sit uation. Senator James Hamilton Lewis intends to introduce a bill to that effect.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
WAR BILL IS PASSED BY THE HOUSE AND
 READY FOR SENATE

WASHINGTON, Oct 3-The war tax bill carrying two billion. seven hundred million dollars passed the House yesterday without roll call Indications are that it will be passed by the Senate before tonight
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
NEW INDUSTRY GROWS

NEW YORK. Oct. 3.-Over $65.- 000.0 900 has been put into the Ameri- can chemical industry during the past ten months. to manufacture pro- ducts in place of those formerly i'm ported from Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
DECISION IS REVERSED

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 3. - The U. s. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the decision of the court at Fairbanks in the case Of gold dust deposited with the American Bank of Alaska by Thomas Mitchell. a defunct firm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
AMERICAN WINS MEDAL

PARIS. Oct. 3.-Raymond R. Croke of Denver, Colo. attached to the American Ambulance Service. has been awarded the French war cross for removing wounded under a heavy fire during the French offensive at yerdun last August.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
SALES LIBERTY BOND CAUSES CLAYTON OF
 TREASURY OFFICIAL s

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Treasury officials are elated at the returns from all parts of the country indi- eating the success in the sales of the second Liberty Bond loan of three billion dollars.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
TO MAKE AERoPLANEs

BOSTON, Oct. 3.-The car shops of J. G. Brill & Co. at Wason. Mass. have been leased the the Springfield Aircraft Corporation for the manu- facture of airplanes for the govern ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
HUN ATTACKS FAIL.

London, Oct. 3. - Five attacks made by the Germans yesterday along the Ypres-Menu road and against the northeast corner of the Polygon Wood, proved complete failure.
 The British squares in France and Belgium absorbed every shock of the Germans, and hurled them back with heavy losses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
WOULD TRADE BELGIUM

LONDON, Oct. 3.-Berlin cores pondence indicates that Germany is willing to surrender Belgium in re- turn for her colonies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
PoPE's NEXT NOTE

ROME. Oct. 3-The belief prevails here that Pope Benedict is prepar- ing to direct another note shortly to the world nations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
NOT AFFECT MILLS.

ST. PAUL, Oct. 2.-John Wash burn, president of one of the larg- est Minneapolis flour mills, says mills are grinding and that the re- ports that industry will be seriously affected in output by new govern ment wheat buying plan are un- warranted. The plan, he says. will work out successfully.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03
STRIKE SITUATION

SEATTLE. Oct. 3.-There is no change in the strike situation here Both sides are, waiting for the Fed, eral mediators to move.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-03

Today's News Today-in Enpirs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-09
DRY CLEANERS ARE
HERE TO TALK SHOP
Leaders of National Associa-
ton Meeting Here with the
State Organization.
TALK SCHOOL CLOTHING

Nebraska cleaners and dyers are
not here in convention assembled tc
dry clean Omaha" but to talk shop
and have a social time in connection
with their serious deliberations. me
braska Cleaners and Dyers' associa-
ton" is the name Of the organization
There are eighty-nine members on
the list at present and the officers
are: Leo Soukup, president; Fred
Stewart, vice president; Guy Liggett,
treasurer; F. c. Wilmoth, secretary;
c. D. Jensen. sergeant-at-arms.
The annual convention was called
to order at the Henshaw hotel. DR.
H. E. Mechling of Louisville, Ky.
and John L. Corley of St. Louis, pres
ident and secretary, respectively, OF
the National Association OF Dyers and
Cleaners, were in attendance.
Business Grows Fast.
"Our business has been growing
so fast that few people outside of the
industry realize the Importance of the
business" stated President Mechling
of the national association. 81 am on
tour of six weeks in the interest of
improved plant construction and ven
tilation. We have 700 plant owners
in the nafional association. and a year
ago last September we started mu-
tual insurance feature within our own
membership. This insurance covers
the plants and articles left by patrons.
We are giving the benefit of the best
experience in freproo: construction
and reduced hazards to life and prop
erty.".
The convention now IN session will
be asked to endorse an annual day
for the cleansing OF all school chill
dren's clothing as a matter of disease
prevention. The day will be fixed in
early February and the national con-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-09
Var Surgery to
Be Special Study
At Nebraska Uni

udents of the University of Ne
dska College Of Medicine will here
Ter be required to take special
curse in military medical work. &C
,ording to DR.. Cutter, dean of the
college. The move is national among
III medical colleges and was dis
cussed by the Chicago meeting called
few days ago by the American As
ISOLATION Of Medical Colleges. DR..
Cutter represented the University oil
Nebraska at the meeting.
A resolution adopted at the meeting,
DR.. Cutter said, asked the War de-
partment to admit into the medical
reserve corps without examination all
students who graduated from colleges
where special medical military courses
under the supervision of the govern
ment were being taught.
For the last two months seniors Of
the University of Nebraska College
of Medicine lave been taking spe-
cial military medical course under Dr.
Banister, a retired officer of the medi.
cal reserve, with the rank Of col.
onel, The new course will be required
of all the students.