VOLUME XIV VALDEZ, ALASKA, TUESDAY, APRIL 1& 1916 , NUMBER 92
NOTE TO GERMANY
FORMED TIM
BREAK 18 VERY PROBABLE
Sttutk>n Is Considered Critical and a
Diplomatic Rupture Can Only Be
Avoided by Germany’s Acceptance
of Denyands of United States.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 18.—
The note to Germany regarding the
Sussex incident was handed to Count
▼on Bernstorff today to be forward
ed to his government.
It is generally conceded here that
the situation is grave and that the
only way in which a break in the dip
lomatic relations between the United
States and Germany can be avoided is
for Germany to comply with the de
mands of the United States. The note
ia said to be exceedingly strong in
v. condemnation of the German under
4Ma campaign, and demands that the
/torpedoing on ships without warning
shall cease.
WILSON MS
CONGRESS D. A. R.
HUMANITY ONLY EXCUSE WAR
Declares Campaign of Conquest a
Oime and Only to Secure Protec
tion of American Lives and Prop
erty Will Country Engage in War.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 18.—
President Wilson, in an address be
fore the congress of the Daughters of
the American Revolution, in session
here, said that the cause of human
ity can be the only excuse for the Uni
ted States going to war. He declared
that war for the purpose of building
up commercial supremacy or for ter
ritorial conquest was a crime, and
that only for the purpose of securing
protection to the property and lives of
American citizens would this nation
engage in an armed struggle.
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B. P. TRAVELING P. A.
IN VALDEZ YESTERDAY
H. A. Lawrence, Traveling Passen
ger Agent of the 0-W., R. & N. and
Union Pacific R. R. was a through
passenger on the Evans. Mr. Law
rence has been transferred from the
Seattle end and will make Juneau
and Seward his Alaskan quarters. Mr.
Lawrence has just returned from an
■ extended eastern trip and he reports
everything tends to a boom summer
In the tourist line as all the Trans
continental railroads are now getting
ont literature on “See Alaska First.”
He also reports that the Seattle
Chamber of Commerce is vigorously
poshing forth advertising matter for
the Alaska travel. Mr. Lawrence
says that the C. P. R. line of boats
traveling out of Canadian port.-: are
already sold out for the first three
sailings in July.
TWO VESSELS SUNK
▼ • BY GERMAN SUBMARINES
LONDON, Ap. j.«.—The admiral
ty today reports that two vessels
v?ere torpedoed and sunk yesterday
by German submarines. One British
and one Norwegian steamer were the
victims and it is not known whether
or not the crews made their escape
n the sinking shipB.
Wo big comedies tonight at the
press. A Coat Tale and Mr. Jarr
Brings Home a Turkey. A fine change
of pictures. Also two act drama.
Mrs. Thomas R. Shepard, formerly
of this city, is now in the real estate
business In Seattle, with offices in
the New York building.
E. D. Reiter left this morning for
the property of the Alaska Mines
Corporation at Fidalgo bay.
E. D. ReitersynoNn irwl
The launch B. F. M. left this
morning for the Granite mine.
ADMIRAL EVANS IN
AND SAILS WEST
The steamer Admiral Evans came
in from the south shortly after 2:00
o’clock yesterday afternoon, and sail
ed about 5 for the westward. She
carried almost the entire delegation
to the Seward Republican convention,
and a large number of other passen
gers for Seward and points west. The
passengers for Valdez were Miss Jen
nie Johnson, Mrs. A. K. Kaland. Fred
Hartwlg, Wm. McIntosh, Wm 3.
Hansell, John Barrett, Jas. Fish. A.
Milligs, H. S. Wilson and wife, A.
Clarkins, Oscar Meyer, J. M. Milligs
Ida B. Shaw, E. A. Pounder. H.' C.
Lawson, N. Harry Brady, S. E, Aus
tin. J. F. Clarkins, C. P. Mickelson
and iifteen steerage.
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY
Captain Von Papen and Captain
Tauscher Are Charged by Federal
Grand Jury with a Plot to Destroy
the Welland Canal in Canada.
NEW YORK, April IS.—Captain
von Papen, former military attache
to the German Embassy at Washing
ton and Captain Tauscher and two
others were indicted by the federal
grand jury, in session here today, on
the charge of conspiracy to blow up
the Welland canal, in Canada.
It is stated that the whole plot,
formed by German sympathizers in
thfe United States to destroy the canal
for the purpose of preventing the
shipment of foodstuffs and munitions
to England, was laid bare before the
jury, and that a number of prominent
German-Americans were implicated.
FUNERAL SERVICES
TOMORROW AFTERNOON
Funeral services over the remains
of the late Mrs. R. P. Ferguson will
be held in the Congregational church
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. J. F. Dunstan officiating. Mr.
Ferguson will leave on the Admiral
EvanB with the remains, and inter
ment will take place at her former
home in Doniphan, Missouri.
Northwestern Due in Morning
The steamer Northwestern arrived
at Orca early yesterday morning and
remained there nearly all day load
ing cannery supplies. She proceed
to Cordova last night, and is schedul
ed to leave unere i>. midnight tonight,
arriving here about 7 o’clock tomor
row morning.
Stop that Infernal Racket
Show your wife how much you
love her and send that noisy r old
pump to the Valdez Irop Works and
let them remove the peace disturber,
your neighbors will appreciate it. tf
FRANCISCO VILLA* -
Tha Natarioua Maxioan Bandit
Wa Want Eithar “Oaad "or Allva."
© by tbe Mutual film company.
NOTHING CONFIRMING REPORT THAT CARRANZA'S NEPHEW HAD
SECURED BODY OF NOTED DESPERADO — PERSHING GOES TO
MEET PARTY AND* IDENTIFY BODY IF POSSIBLE—DOUBT EX
ISTS THAT VILLA IS DEAD, AND REPORT* IS BELIEVED RUSE
TO SECURE THl£ WITHDRAWAL OF AMERICAN TROOPS FROM
MEXICO.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 18.—
Officials here are anxiously awaiting
news confirming the report of the
finding of Villa's body and if the
death of the outlaw is assured, it is
stated that the United States troops
will be immediately withdrawn from
Mexico.
The statement is received with a
sensation of relief here as it is be
lieved that the ktaping of the sol
diers in Mexico for a much longer
period would have resulted in war
with that country. President Wilson
states that if Villa is dead and his
band dispersed there is no longer an
excuse for the United States troops
to remain in Mexico, and that they
will be recalled just as soon as proof
! is furnished that the outlaw is dead.
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No Confirmation
SAN ANTONIO, April 18.—No con
firmation of the reported death of
Villa and the bringing of hi's body to
Chihuahua has been received here.
Opinion is divided as to whether the
outlaw leader is realy dead or not,
many* holding to the opinion that
Villa is still alive. It is expected that
a report will be received from Gen
eral Pershing at an early date either
confirming or denying the report,
anu Pershing can easily identify
Villa’s body, having been well ac
quainted with the bandit.
Carranza Soldiers Engaged.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 18.—
Further details of the fight which
took place last week between the
United States troops and Mexicans at
Parral, were received from General
Pershing today. Pershing states that
Major Tompkins, with a force of one
hundred cavalrymen, entered Parral
Wednesday last. They were courte
ously received by the people and al- \
lotted a place to camp. The soldiers
had barely commenced to erectt their
tents when they were attacked by a
mob, who rained showrs of stones
upon them. Rather than precipitate
trouble Major Tompkins ordered his
men to break camp, and then with
drew and took up a position near the
railroad.
At this point they were attacked
by three hundred Carranza troops,
and a sharp fight ensued. Tompkins
slowly withdrew to Santa Cruz, eight
miles away, fighting the Mexicans at
every step. Two American soldiers
were killed and eight wounded dur
ing the engagement.
Pershing to Meet Body.
SAN ANTONIO. April r8.—Gen
eral Pershing, with a detachment of
cavalry, is hurrying to meet the body
of Villa, which is reported to be on
.he way north to Chihuahua in charge
of a nephew of President Carranza.
It is said that the General ha3 re
ceived instructions to use every pos
sible means to prevent any mistake
in the identification of the body ai
leged to be Villa's. General Pershing
himself was well acquainted with the
outlaw, and it is believed that his
identification will be sufficient to set
tie the question as to whether or not
the outlaw chief is really dead, or !f
the.body is that of some other Mexi
can brought forward in the hope of
securing the withdrawal of the Uni
ted States soldiers from Mexico.
Treated Villa.
EL PASO, April 18.—Dr. Brown
of Jaurez, who is now in this city,
«tated today that he treated Villa
more than a year ago for bloos pois
oning, and that he has beep suffer
ing from the trouble ever since. The
doctor states that Villa's condition
was such that the slightest wound
'night prove fatal.
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SAVAGE CHARGES EAST MEUSE
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French Report that All Attacks were
Repulsed and that Germans Suffer
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ed Heavy Losses—Number Engag
ed Small.
PARIS, April 18.—-An official com
munique, issued today, states that
the Germans have again assumed the
offensive in the vicinity of Verdun.
Today the Teutons launched several
savage assaults against the French
positions along a two-mile front north
of Verdun between Douamont'and the
Meuse river. The Germans were re
pulsed with heavy losses.
Military authorities note a heavy
falling off in the number ef Germans
engaged in the late attacks in the
Verdun zone, and it is predicted that
the Teutons have found it impossible
to take the forts and will soon aban
don the effort.
Notice.
Members of the United Choir of the
Congregational church.are requested
to meet at the rectify tomorrow,
Wednesday, at 1:30 p. m., to practice
music for the. funeral services over
the remains of the late Mrs. R. P.
Ferguson.
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Oscar Meyer, electrician for the
Cordova Light & Poww company,
came up oh the Watson to report for
juryjluty In the district court.
The launch Shamrock left this
morning for Ellamar, Fidalgo, and
Land lock bay.
For good nome-cookea meals try
Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street. *
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CABINET SEVERELY ASSAILED
Press Reviews Blunders of the Min
istry and Calls for the Cabinet to
Pursue the War with Vigor or to
Resign Positions.
LONDON, April 18.—Yesterday
was the day set for the decision of
the matter of the conscription of mar
ried men, and the press took up a de
cidedly hostile attitude toward the
ministry.
The cabinet was bitterly assailed
by the newspapers, almost without
exception. The blunders of the min
istry were reviewed in regard to the
Dardanelles, Mesopotamia and Bel
gian campaigns, and immediate action
was demanded or the resignation of
the ministry. Particular stress was
laid upon the inactivity of the sol
diers along ‘the northern front of
France, where the men, it was stated,
had been lying in the trenches for
months without the slightest attempt
being made to engage the Germans
opposed to them.
B. 'F. Watson, Assistant General
Freight and Passenger Agent of the
Admiral «Line, was a through passen
ger for Seward on the Evans.
e
J. F. Clarkins, the Nlzlna Road
house man, was an arrival In towr. on
the Evans.
C. P. Mlckelson, of Cordova, came
up on the Evans, having been sum
moned for service on the trial jury.
Deputy Marshal James Millsap of
McCarthy, was an arrival on the Ev
ans.
PARTIES SOUGHT BY
ANXIOUS RELATIVES
The Governor's office has received
inquiries for the following persons,
who are supposed to be somewhere in
Alaska:
OREN BLODGETT, supposed to be
in Alaska for a number of years, A
brother in Butte, Montana, wishes to
communicate with him.
LUTHER RATCLIFFE HARNDE.V
52 years of age, light complex'on,
about 5 feet* 10 inches in height,
rather heavy build. Mother anxious
to hear from him.
Persons having information as to
the whereabouts of the parties in
quired about will confer a favor by
advising the Governor's office at Ju
neau, Alaska.
SHAKE-UP IN
TWO OFFICERS REPRIMANDED
New Aviation Corps to be Formed
Distinct from the Signal Corps, to
Which Branch of the Service It Is
Now Attached.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 18
Secretary of War Baker announced
that there would be a general shake
up in the aviation corps of the army.
Two officers of the corps have been
soundly reprimanded for the poor
showing made >y the corps in Mexi
co and the reoiganization of this
branch of the service will be com
plete.
The Secretary said that the forma
tion of an aviation corps separate
from the Signal Corps to which
branch of the service it is now at
tached, would soon be undertaken.
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FARRAGUT SAILS FOR
VALDEZ AND WAY PORTS
SEATTLE, April 18.—The steamer
Admiral Farragut sailed for Valdez
and way ports Sunday night with a
large passenger list and a capacity
freight cargo. The passengers for Val
dez were Walter A. Rahns and J.
Shzilecki.
It is stated that the Farragut will
go through to Anchorage on this trip.
Celebrate Birthday.
A number of friends gathered at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sedgwick
Saturday evening to celebrate the
birthday anniversary of Mr. Sedy
wick. A very enjoyable evening was
spent, and at midnight a deliciot'.
luncheon was served. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Rudolph, Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Golden, Mr. and Mrs.
William Morgan, Miss Alice Cries.
Messrs. Fred Higson, John Hughec,
Harold Johnson, George Sf'xner,
George Dorsch and Mr. and Mrs.
Sedgpwick.
Alameda at Seattle.
SEATTLE, April 18.—The st .am
er Alameda arrived in port fr^m
Southern Alaska yesterday after
noon.
GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING.
'‘i.oa&r of Unitod 3tatesTrodpa
Sont Into Mexico After Villa.
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TWENTY PRISONERS ESCAPE
Prisoners in Home for Wayward Girls
at San Francisco Riot and Make
Their Getaway—Twelve of Them
Are Recaptured.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 18.—It is
stated that twenty inmate-s of the
Home for Wayward Girls in this city
rebelled against the rules of the in
stitution yesterday and started a riot.
They overpowered the guards and
two policemen who had been sum
moned to assist in putting down the
rioters and made their escape from
the institution. The alarm was im
mediately given and the city was
combed from end to end by the po
lice. and this morning it was report
ed that twelve of the prisoners had
been recaptured.
THIRTY KILLEO
IN TRAIN WRECK
TRAINS CRASH ON NEW HAVEN
Sleeping Car Is Telescoped and Eire
Ensues—Eight Bodies Recovered
and It Is Estimated Total Loss of
Life Is Thirty.
BRADFORD, R. I., April 18 —A
through passenger train on the New
York. New Haven & Hartford rail
road. running at high speed, crashed
irtto the rear of a local passenger
train near here last night, resulting
in the loss of thirty lives.
The trains came together with a
terrific crash, completely wrecking
the forward sleeper on the through
train. The wreck caught fire and the
sleeper was consumed. Eight bodies
have been taken from the wreck and
a wrecking train and crew are now
engaged in clearing up the wrcek
and searching for the bodies of oth
ers who were known to have been
killed. It is estimated that fully 30
persons were killed and a number
wounded.
DAILY DOINGS OF
THE DISTRICT COURT
In the district court this morning
argument on motion to amend an
swer in the case of W. H. Story vs
S. O. Breedman was continued. The
court ruled that an amended answer
might be filed, and the case *111 come
up for trial in about two weeks.
Juror Martin, of Seward, was ex
cused by the court from further at
tendance.
In the case of the United States va
J. F. Clarkins on the charg,e of viola
tion of the liquor law, attorney for
defendant asked for a bill of partic
ulars, which was granted him by the
court, and the case set for trial to
morrow morning at 10 o’clock.
There being no cases ready for
trial the jury was excused until to
morrow morning at 10 o’ clock, and
court was adjourned until the same
hour. *
Holy Week Service*.
The public is cordially invited to a
series of special evangelistic services
which will be held, in the Congrega
tional Church at 7:30 each evening
during Holy Week.
Rev. J. F. Dunstan will speak upon
the following subjects:
Tuesday, April 18, “The Enemies
of the Cross."
Wednesday, April 19, “The Glory
of the Cross.”
Thursday, April 20, *“The Sign qf
the Cross.”
Friday, April 2J, "The Blood of/the
Cross.”
Evangelist Alec McKalg, who
held meetings here two years ago is
again visiting Valdez and is assisting
Rev. J. F. Dunstan in his special ser
ies of Holy Week Services.
John Barrett, the New York Life
I man, was an arrival on the Evans,
land will spend a few days in town.