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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
KAISER ASSERTS HUN VICTORY TO
 MEAN FREEDOM
Claims That the Ideals of Germany Are Higher Than the Ideals of
 Allied Nations.

AMSTERDAM, June IS. The Kaiser Saturday at the celebration of the anniversary of his occupancy to the throne said that the presetn war is not matter for strategic campaign. but a struggle to the worlds views of either German prin ciples of right, freedom, honor and morality, which must be upheld, or the Anglo Saxons' principles with their idolatry of mammOm. One or the other, he said, must be victor iOus.
 The Kaiser declared that the An glo Saxon aimed at making the pe0 pie of the world work as thell slaves. In a toast to the Army the Kaiser said: We shall gain vic tory for the German principles"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
AN ADMIRAL
 OF THE NAVY
 HERE TONIGHT
Admiral Coontz, of Puget Sound Navy Yard, Will Make a Visit to the s4t. ,.s@ Ae
 Governor.

Admiral and Mrs. Robert E. Coontz are passengers on the Prin- cess Alice, which will arrive tonight Admiral Coontz is commandant of the Puget Sound Navy Yard at Bremerton. He is coming to Juneau to confer with Gov. Thomas Riggs Jr., on official business. Admiral Coontz will stop in Juneau while the Princess Alice goes to Skagway and will join Mrs. Coontz, who will make the round trip in Juneau on the way South.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
OLD TIMERS
 ARE RETURNING

SEATTLE, June 18.-The steamer Humboldt left for Juneau last night with the following passengers for that port
 ". w. Casey, John Bills, c. E. Kimball Hugh McKanna, Philip Me Kama. O. w. Uhrich and wife, Chester Hambrick and wife, Miss Myrtle Hanson, Mrs. Florence How ard. Mrs. Bert Howdeshell for Ju- neau. For Douglas-Mrs. s. A. Ho mel, Elmer and Bernum Shonall and two Chinese steerage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
STRANCELAND IS ARRESTED
 BY OFFICERS
We'll Known Political Econ- omist and Official under Arrest on a Grave
 Charge.

NEW YORK, June 18.-Arrested at Bethlehem, Pa, on a charge of violating the trading with the enemy act, and for conspiracy to smuggle a mysterious message into Denmark, Charles Emil Strangeland, widely known political economist. was ar rested and held under $10000 bail by the Government Until recently he was the second secretary of the American Embassy at London.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
Mail Information
NOW BOUND NORTH

NOW BOUND NORTH PRINCESS ALICE due from the south at 6 o'clock to- night with mail. JEFFERSON is northbouId and will be due Wednesday night or Thursday. HUMBOLDT is northbound and will be due Saturday.
 SCHEDULED sAiLlNGS ALASKA scheduled to sail from Seattle this morning; not reported.
 soUTHBoUND sAlliN0s PRINCESS ALICE will be due to sail southbound Fri day morning.
 ALAMEDA is expected south bound Thursday morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
HUN SUBMARINE IS DESTROYED
 BY YANKEE SUB
Sailors Inform Officers of Steamer Company That American Sub Gets
 2 Victim.

AT ATLANTIC PORT. June 1S.- Passengers of an American steamer reported that an American submar- inc had destroyed a German submar- inc with it's crew off Virginia Capes several days ago. Officials of the steamship Company at the company's office claim that the sailors Of the American submarine told of the bat tie.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
HIGHER RATES TO COAST POINTS FOR
 CARRYING PASSENGERS

WASHINGTON, June IS. - The Pacific Steamship Company. operat- ing vessels in Alaska has asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to increase steamship passenger rates between Seattle and San Francisco, to make them three cents a mile. equal to rail charges. The company asks that the fare be set to $50.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
AusrRlAhs CROSS RIVER

LONDON, June 18.-Ths London Evening Standard says the Austrians occupy and West bank of the Piave river from the Gonegliand railway to the Benson Bend, mile and a half. The Austrians threw 14 bridu- es across the river, three of them being constructed under fire from the Italian forces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
MILITIAMEN SERV AND PROTECTING
 THE ALSACE FRONT

WASHINGTON, June IS. - The War Department has authorized the announcement that the Thirty-Sec- ond Division. composed of Michigan and Wisconsin Militiamen are fight ing in Alsace in German territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
BONUS IS OFFERED SEAMEN'S WAGES
 IN DANGER ZONE

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-Because of the submarine menace to Atlantic coast shipping, the Federal Shipping Board has offered bonus of 9 per cent. to be paid to the monthly wa ges of all officers employed on American merchant vessels in coast wise. West Indies or South Ameri- can trade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
SENATE APPROVES
 INCREASE OF MEN
 FOR THE U. s. NAVY

WASHINGTON, June IS. The Senate has approved the permanent increase of the enlisted personnel of the Navy from S.780 to 131,4S5 as approved in the Naval appropria- tion bill as it passed the House.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
WANTS COMPETITION ASSURED AT THE
 END PRESENT WAR

WASHINGTON. June 1S.-Attpr- ney-General Thomas Watt Gregory has refused to approve the form of contract between Railway Adminis- trator McAdoo and the new C0nsoli- dated Express Company without some provision for the restoration of com. petition after the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
ARE MAKING REPAIRS.

WASHINGTON, June 18.-All of the railroad shops are working ca pacity making repairs in order that there shall be no locomotive and car shortage next winter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Made a Clean Hit

ATLANTIC PORT, June 1S.-A crew arriving on a steamer report that naval gunners aboard their yes sel yesterday fought a German sub marine off the Virginia Capes and made a clean hit, sinking or dam- aging the enemy submarine.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Allies Vigorously Counter Attacked and Secured Over Four Thousand
 Prisoners.
ENEMY PLANS FAILURE
Failed to Accomplish in 3 Days What They Set Out to Do During
 First Day.

AFTERNOON SUMMARY - The Italians and their Allies are holding intact their lines along virtually aii of the 100-miIe front from the Adriatic Sea to the Asiago Plateau. They appear to have given the Austriars serious check.
 Friuhtful losses were Inflicted or the Austrians.
 In the Montello area the Austrians crossed the Piave river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
IMPLICIT HEAVY LOSSES

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS, June 18.-Thcre Is bitter fighting along the Pave river. The Italian batter les are inflicting heavy losses. The Italian infantry has been counter attacking repeatedly, inflictlng heavy losses on the Austrian forces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
ARMY CAPTAIN IS DISCHARGED AND
 GIVEN DISMISSAL

WASHINGTON, June IS. The dismissal of Captain Frederick c. Shang, of the QuartermasteRs Corps. after a court martial trial for sell ing empty flour sacks to civilian dealers at Camp Travis, Texas, is announced by the War Department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Officer Arrested

NEW YORK, June 18.-An Army officer whose name is not made pub lie has been arrested and is be- lieved to be connected with the in vestigation of alleged war contract grating.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
SARLY SHOPPING.

SEATTLE, June 18.-An early shopping campaign in order to re- lease the strain on the street cars during the rush hours is having re- suits here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
ANOTHER GERMAN PLOT.

WASHINGTON. June 18.-Agents are said to be working on re- ported German plot for destroying oil wells in Mexico which are sup lying the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Take Prisoners

WITH THE AMERICANS, June 18.-A German raiding party took few American prisoners on the Luneville front yesterday morning. The enemy raid followed a patrol fight in which the Americans pene- trated the enemy's trenches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
READS FROM MINUTES
Supreme War Council De- CIared That Check to Enemy Due to Ameri-
 can Efforts.
GERMAN LOSSES OUGHT TO MAKE EVEN THE
 HUN GENERAL PAUSE

Paris, June 18.-Captain Andrew Tardieu, who &C., companied Premier Clemen- ceau to the front Sunday, said 8O,O00 Germans were killed, wounded and cap- tured during the offensive between Montdidier and No yon. He said that this fig ure ought to make even Gen. Ludendorff pause and reflect.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Counter Offensive

ROME, June 18.-Last nights ad- vices say that in conjunction with the French and British, the Italian troops began a counter offensive on the Australian lines. The Allies gained a partial success and recti- fled their lines at several points.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Defeat Given AustrIans

LONDON. June 18.-An official statement last night says the Aus trians are recognizing their lines for another offensive along the Brit ish line on the Italian front, after their severe defeat |.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
PLANS OF AusrRIANs


 PARIS, June 18.--Ninety-two Aus trian Divisions, consisting of 30 Divisions of infantry and 12 of Cav airy have been hurled into the greatest battle Italy has ever fought. The Austrians comprise three. fourths of the attacking Army. The size of the Austrian Divisions are not known. 1t is indicated, however, there are approximately 100000 Austrians in the battle. Papers ta- ken from captured officers show that the Austrians intended to cross the Piave river and reach the Trev- viso-M -Montebeliimina road on the first day of the attack. In two days fighting the Austrians have succeed ed in realizing only a minimum of the plans assigned for the first day, according to Rome advices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
MORE TROUBLE IS R EP0RTED
 FROM RUSSIA

LONDON, June 18-The Central Executive Committee of the Russian Soviet took drastic steps Friday in deciding to expel those of it's mem bers representing social revolution ists.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
hoIdina the lines

SUMMARY LAST NIGHT. June ls.-Not only are the Allies hold ing the Austrians on a 100-mile front. but they have turned the aggressors and are regaining ground. Hard fighting is still progressing. The Austrians took Capo .Sile. 20 miles from Venice. Thus far the Allies have captured 4.500 prisoners. The Austrians claim to have captured l2.000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
More Fighting.

MOSCOW, June 1S.-The Czech Slavok movement against the Bol- sheviki forces succeeded in cutting rail communications with Siberia and stopped traffic on the Volga river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Contractors Offices Are Raided and Document tary Proof Secured
 by Officers.
U SED .BLACKMAILlNG
Agents Threatened Con tractors Unless They Were Paid Commits
 mission by Latter.

WASHINGTON, June IS. De partment of Justice agents yester' day raided hundreds of Government contractors offices and obtained sev- eral thousand letters and documents containing proofs of an elaborate system of obtaining Government con tracts on an illegal contingent fee system.
 Commissions paid on these con tracts ranged from 25 per cent. up ward. The aggregate fees paid probably totaled millions of dollars.
 Hundreds of contracts were made under these arrangements. In many cases manufacturers were threatened with being deprived of contracts if they refused to negotiate with the agents on the commission compcnsa- ton plan. Some of the agents rep resented that they, had special in fluence over members of Congress
 Manufacturers have given and of fered assistance in stamping out the illegal system.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Turkish Statement

LONDON, June 18.-According to Turkish official statement. the Turks have occupied Tabriz, the sec ond largest city in Persia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
AVOID COAL SHORTAGE.

WASHINGTON. June 1S.-Every possible precaution is being taken with a view of avoiding a serious coal shortage next winter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Marine Casualties

WASHINGTON, June 8. The total casualties of the American marines since landing in France to June 9th number TIT, according to Major-Gen. Barnett, commandant. This number includes 106 killed in action, 58 died of wounds, 536 wound ed, one missing and held held a prisoner in Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Charles With Troops

AMSTERDAM. June l8.-Emperor Charles is with his troops on the Italian front. According to a Vienna dispatch no German troops are par. tic.pating.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
GAS ATTACK IS MADE AGAINST
 THE AMERICANS
German Raid Party Takes Some Prisoners and Yankees Penetrate
 Their Zines.

WITH THE AMERICANS, June 18-Germans began using gas to a greater extent along the Marne front yesterday, but notwithstanding the heavy gas fumes and other shell fire, the American lines remained in- tact
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Take Hun Prisoners

PARIS, June 18.-An official bull letin says that between the Disc and Ainse rivers the French troops repulsed attacks. North of Hauten- brave they captured 370 prisoners, 25 machine guns and eight trench mOrtars.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Infantry Attack

Infantry Attack
 BERLIN, June 18.-An official Berlin bulletin issued last evening says reconnoitering activity led to violent infantry engagements at many points on the front southwest of Ypres and both sides of the Somme river. Fighting was resumed in the evening. Artillerying increas- ed southwest of Noyon. Between the Ourcq and the Marne rivers the Germans captured 120 prisoners. In local raids number of guns were captured and more than 1000 ma chine guns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Word From Pershinq

WASHINGTON, June IS. - Gen Pershing. in his communique made public last night said that aside from patrol activity on the Picardy, LOT raine and Vosges fronts, there were no important developments. In Vos- ges an important German raid was broken up by the American fire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Makes New RuIinu

WASHINGTON. June 18.-As the result of the disclosures, Attorney General Gregory has sent letters to the heads of Government depart ments making contracts proposing future contracts contain clause pledging manufacturers not to em- ploy a third party in negotiations with the Government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
AIR BATTLE IN WHICH GERMANS LOSE MACHINES Germans Lost 20 Machines and British Lost Ten
 Machines Last
 Sunday. ATTACKS IN THE WEST Berlin AdviCes Claim Pa tro| Raid Developed in- to Considerable h.
 fantry Fight.
ATTACKS IN THE WEST

LONDON, June 18.-An official war bulletin says that eleven hos tile machines were destroyed in air fighting yesterday. Nine others were disabled. One balloon was shot down. The British lost ten machines Sunday
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18
Only Minor Raids

LONDON, June 18.-Gen. Haig re- ports only minor raids and the usual artillerying.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-18

TIE EMPIRES ciaaslnsds pay
New Britain herald., 1918-02-27

ton may be added to the margin
 which could be charged if sold on arrival, draft terms.
 Rule S,-No wholesaler Or jobber5
 shall sell wheat mill feed to any person other than a retail dealer, manufacturer, or consumer, pro vided that he may sell to another wholesaler or jobber if in making such sales he states to the buyer the price which was paid bulk mill for the particular wheat mill feeds sold. In such case, the buyer shall not sell such mill feed at more than the ad vance specified in rule ', over the bulk mill price of the particular
 wheat mill feed so purchased from another wholesaler or jobber.
 Rule 9,-Rules five six, seven and eight shall not be construed to affect the validity of any contracts made
 prior to February 15, 1918 unless in valid on other grounds. Every Il"
 censee shall on or before April l. 1918, file with the feeding stuff section of the United States Food Administra- ton Washington, D. c. a memoran dunn of all thrilled and existing con tracts for wheat mill feeds made prior to February IS, 1918 and remaining thrilled March Is, 1918, and ot stock on hand March IS, 1918, purchased on such contracts.
 Rule 10-Page, nine of amendments
 and additions to rules and regula- tions is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph "The above prices shall be exclusive of any broN- craze or commission actually pald on accordance with feed rules five and six. In case the licensee maintains ;t separate jobbing department and per forms a. jobbing service, ne may charge a reasonable wholesalers mar gin in addition to the above prlces,
New Britain herald., 1918-02-27

"The British Navy has not only beld the sea so that every ship fly ing the German flag has to duck un- der the waves when a British war ship comes along" said an officer of the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission today, "but the British Army has done it's full share in hold ing the line in France and Belgium and in pushing that line back to- wards the German frontier. Today in Flanders and France the British and French hold every prominent po- sition and tactical advantage Today in the entire area of the war no army is better fed, better clothed, better armed or better cared for in every particular than the British Army
 Starting with small army poorly equipped and with inferior artillery
New Britain herald., 1918-02-27
BIG SMASH COMING.
Brig. 7, Gen. Johnston Warns Against
 Calamity HoWlers.

Boston, Feb. 27.-"The day of the big effort on the western front is rapidly drawin g. near and we who are at home nlust prepare to meet the calamity -howlers and the pacifist with a stern countenance." declared Brig. Gen. John A. Johnston, com- mander of the Department of the Northeast. With the arrival of our wounded after the first great encoun- ter with the enemy, We must antici- pate the excited outcry of those who are paid to spread sedition and hys- teria. The public must be ready to challenge them with the contempt they deserve.
 When the first test comes, it must find us steadfast and determined, and ready to pit our faith against the agitators who may seek to play upon the. feelings of the weak for their own interests"
New Britain herald., 1918-02-27
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better Looking-Take
 Olive Tablets

Ifyour skin is yellow-compiexion palli6 tongue coated-appetite poor-you have bad taste in your mouth-a lazy, no-gooG feeling-you should take Olive Tablets
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets-a substitute forcalomel-were prepared by Dr. Edwards after 17 years of study with his patients.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. You will know them by their olive color.
 To have clear, pink skin, bright eyes, no pimples, a feeling of buoyancy like childhood days you must get at the cause.
 pr. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the liver and bowels like calomel-yet have no dangerous after effects.
 - They start the bile and overcome consti. patton. That's why millions of boxes arc sold annually at 10c and 25c per box. All druggists. Take one or two nightly and note the pleasing results,
New Britain herald., 1918-02-27

work for me and know 1t will help
 others if they will give it fair trial"
 Mrs. LIZZIE COURTNEY, 108 8th Ave-,
 West, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
 Why will women drag along from day to day, year in and year out, suffering such misery as did Mrs. Courtney, when such letters as this are continually being published. Every woman who suffers from dispiacements, irregularities, in- |fiammation, ulceration, backache, ner- vousness, or who is passing through the Change of Life should give this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, a trial. For special advice write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass. The result of it's long experience is at your service.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-27
RULES FOR SELLING
 GRAIN AND FEEDS
All Dealers With $100,O00 Busi- ness Operating Under Licenses

Hartford, Feb. 27.-Since February Is, every dealer in grain and feeds, whose annual business exceeds $100.- 900, is presumed to be operating under a license from the United States Food Administrator, as au- thorized by a proclamation by Presi- dent Wilson January 10. The Fed eral Food Administration for Con- necticut today announed the special rules and regulations, which have been promulgated to govern the licensing and manufacture, mixin g and processing, importing, storage and distri button of feeding stuffs. These are the rules:
 Rule 5.-No icensee selling wheae, mill Fob, as a broker shall charge more than a reasonable brokerage not to exceed twenty-five cents per ton and no licensee shall charge a brokerage on any wheat mill feed on which a brokerage has already been charged
 Rule 6,--No licensee selling wheat mill feed as a commission agent for the sale of consigned wheat mill feeds, making sale delivery and col lection, shall charge more than a reasonable commission not to exceed fifty cents per ton and no licensee shall charge a commission on any wheat mill feed on which a commis- sion has already been charged.
 Rule 7-No icensee buying and selling wheat mill feeds as a whole saler or jobber shall charge more than a reasonable advance over the aver age bulk price at mill (plus broker age commission or inspection fees, actually paid freight and cost of sacks) of his stock of all such wheat mil, feeds on hand or under contract not at that time contracted to be sold. such advance not to exceed the following shipment from mill Or in transit, payment cash demand'draft or sight draft, one dollar per ton: ship ment from mill or in transit sale on arrival. draft terms, one dollar and a half per ton; sale ex-jobbers, ware house upon arrival draft terms, three dollars per ton. In making sales on credit, not to exceed one dollar Der
New Britain herald., 1918-02-27

The British Army now consists O. about four million men, but nort men are needed to end. the wal quickly. Now is tiie time for the 100000 Britishers and Canadians in the United States to spring to arm' and help beat the Kaiser.
 "Why should a man wait to bq drafted?" said the British officef first quoted, "when he has the glori- ous privilege of volunteering his services now? Every man is needed, and a steady supply of men must go forward every week."
 The British Tommies have become adept in the use of machine gun of American design, and their mobile anti-aircraft guns, mounted on big motor trucks, can be moved swiftly from place to place. Many hostile aeroplane have they accounted for.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-27
SAVE DADS LIFE
 GET 1T FOR HIM Says it is suicide to cut corns and tells how they lift
 right out.

You simply say to the drug store man, "Give me q quare of an ounce of freczone." This will cost very little but is sufficient to remove every hard or soft corn from ones feet
 4 few drops applied directly upon a tender, aching corn should relieve the soreness instantly, and soon the entire corn, root and all, can be lifted out with the fingers without pain.
 This new drug called freezone is an ether compound discovered by a Gin Ginnati mar, who says that while freczone is sticky it dries in a mo- ment, and simply shrivels up the corn without indau1ing or even irritating Enc surrounding tissue or skin.
 Don't let father die of infection or hpckSaw from whiting at his corns, hut cut this out and make him try it.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-27

three and half years ago, the Brit ish Army today is marching on to new victories in Palestine and stands ready in France and Flanders to de- liver a mighty blow in attack or to successfully withstand the shock of any attempt the Germans may make to break through.
 The British Army has been un- shaken by every manifestation of German frightfulness. Major Don aid Guthrie declares that during an attack by German flame throwers he has seen the British Tornmies in the trenches actually warming their hands as the liquid fire came near.
 "When the British Tommies are holding a trench" continued Major Guthrie, "the Germans cannot drive them out. The only way they can get them out is to blast them out"