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VOLUME XIV VALDEZ, ALASKA, SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1910 NUMBER 102
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SENT PERSHING
SUPPLIES BEING FORWARDED
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Indications Point to the Belief that
Army Officials are Fearful of Trou
ble in Mexico if the Troops are
Not Withdrawn.
COLUMBUS, April 29.—A large
body of United States troops left here
yesterday afternoon to reinforce Gen.
Pershing’s expedition in Mexico.
The sending of these troops is tak
en here to indicate that Mexican af
fairs are still far from an amicable
settlement, and that the military au
thorities are not at all satisfied with
the situation in that country. While
they refuse to give out any informa
tion, it is believed that the officials
hold the opinion that the concentra
tion of Carranza troops between Per
shing’s expedition and the border is
extremely threatening and that the
Mexican government is preparing to
s*ive battle to the Americans in the
Invent the troops are not ordered with
in a few days.
Large supplies of munitions and
foodstuffs are being rushed to Per
shing and in the event of trouble he
will be well equipped to stand an at
tack by the Mexicans.
IMPATIENT FOR
GERMANS REPLY
PRESIDENT ANXIOUS FOR REPLY
No Communication from Ambassador
Gerard Confirming Report that He
Had Received Assurances from the
German Government.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 28.—
President Wilson is impatiently wait
ing for a reply from Germany. The
reports from an unofficial source that
Germany will make practically all of
the concessions asked for in the
American note, coming so shortly aft
er the defiant attitude assumed by
Germany on receipt of the communi
cation from the President, leaves the
ofliciale^here very much at sea as to
the^UVree the German government
will pursue.
The report that Ambassador Gerard
had received postive assurances from
the German government has not been
borne out by any communication
from the Ambassador, although the
report has received much credence
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FOOD SHORT IN
CITY OF MEXICO
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POOR EXPERIENCING HUNGER
Famine Conditions Exist in Mexican
Capital, and Swarms of People
Dally Implore Government for
► Food—Conditions are Critical.
IfcJSitacO CITY, April The
shortage of foodstuffs in the capital
and surrounding towns is becoming
acute. Among the poorer inhabitants
the suffering is becoming intense, and
unless means to replenish the supply
| are speedily taken hundreds will die
of station. The government is
daily rosleged by swarms of men,
women and children imploring food,
and every effort is being exerted to
relieve the distress.
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E. P. Cashman is putting his Win
Eon truck in commission for the sum
mer.
1 v The men of Wilson’s outfit, who re
| burned from the glacier yesterday,
[ brought with them a live wreasel,
I which they captured there.
OFFICERS LEF1
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Photo by American Press Association.
Officer* or the Twentieth Infantry at Columbus, N. M. Left to right. Lieutenant O. L. Brunzeil, Major W. B.
Sample. Lieutenant C. H. Danielson and Lieutenant Allen Gulllon.
RAISE ARMY TO
CAPTURE CANADA
ONE MILLION IS SUBSCRIBED
German Spy Says Large Sum was
Raised in New York to Equip an
Army of 100,000 Men to Invade the
Dominion from the United States.
NEW YORK, April 29.—Count
Louden, the self-confessed German
spy, who is under arrest here, made
a statement yesterday to District At
torney Marshall that German-Ameri
cans in this city raised a fund of
more than a millioh' dollars for the
purpose of equipping a- force of 100,
000 men to capture Canada.
The plan was for the men to be as
sembled near the border and at a pn
pitious moment make a night attack
on the principal cities and gain pos
session before the inhabitants v ere
awakened.
FUNSTON SAYS
PLANES USLESS
TOO LIGHT FOR WAR PURPOSES
Lays Failure of the Aviation Corps
with Pershing’s Corps with Per
shing’s Expedition in Mexico to
the Machines with Which Equipped
EL PASO, April 29.—Gen. Freder
ick Funston states that the, aerial
squadron accompanying the Pershing
expedition has not come up to expec
tations, and while the membera have
accomplished some good scouting,
they have been of comparatively lit
tle use to the expedition. The General
does not lay the blame for this upon
the members of the aviation corps,
stating that they have displayed ex
cellent training in this branch, and
have endeavored to fill the duties re
quired of them. The fault lies with
the planes with which the corps are
equipped, which, the General states,
are too light and fragile, and wholly
unfit for the rough duties for which
they are called upon to perform. As
exhibition machines they are all
right, but tor practical purposes in
war time they are utterly useless.
PRESIDENT IS ASSURED
SUPPORT OF THE PRESS
NEW YORK, April 29.—At the An
nual meeting of the Newspaper Pub
lishers’ Association, held Here yester
day, a resolution of confidence in
President Wilson was passed and a
telegram assuring him of the support
of the press of New York.
Dowling to Leave for Kodiak.
Deputy Marshal A. C. Dowling will
leave on the Watson for Kodiak, tak
ing with him for trial Charles Mann,
arrested on the steamer Alaska, while
here on a warrant from Kodiak charg
ing him with larceny.
' BEHIND TO PROTECT BORDER j
STRIKE SETTLED.
SEWARD, April 29.—The strike on
on the Government railroad at An
chorage was settled this afternoon,
and the men will return to work on
Monday, the differences between the
men and the Commission having been
adjusted.
JURY RETURNS
VERDICT GUILTY
THIRD CHARGE AGAINST KRAUSE
After Trial of Eleven Days Jury Kinds
Prisoner Guilty of the Charge of
Kidnapping William Christie of
Douglas.
JUNEAU, April 29.—After a trial!
lasting eleven days, the jury in the
case of Edward Krause returned a
verdict of guilty as charged, at 9:00
o’clock last night. The jury was out
but three hours.
The charge against Krause was
that of kidnapping William Christie,
of Douglas, whom, it is alleged, he
afterward murdered, and a diver is
now searching the bottom of the bay
off that town in the hope of recover
ing the body.
Krause was indicted for forgery
and impersonating an officer in this
same case, and has been convicted on
both counts. The testimony intro
duced in these cases shows that the
convicted man forged a subpena and
.impersonating an officer of the court,
served the same upon Christie. Chris
tie left his home with Krause, sup
posedly for the purpose of reporting
to the court, and was never seen
again. It'is alleged that he went
aboard Krause’s launch and was kill
ed and thrown overboard.
The next case against Krause will
be another charge of forgery.
till FOLLOWERS
ARE SURRENDERING
DESERT OUTLAW BY HUNDREDS
Whereabouts of Villa are Unknown,
But He Is Believed to Have Sought
Refuge in the Hills with a Small
Following.
DURANGO, Mexico, April 29.—
Large numbers of the Villa followers
are deserting the outlaw leader and
are surrendering to the Carranza
troops. The whereabouts of Villa aie
not known, and It is believed he has
taken refuge in the hills with a sn.nil
following.
Wm. Qedney, foreman at the Ella
mar mine, who has been confined to
the hospital at Fort Liscum for some
time past by injuries received at the
mine, has recovered and left for his
home yesterday.
C. W. Cook, government school
teacher at Tatitlek is a visitor in the
city. /
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BEATS DOUGLAS IN CLOSE GAMES
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After Exciting Game Arctic Brother
hood Team Defeats Douglas Last
■Night by a Score of 27 to 23—
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Winners Challenge All Comers.
JUNEAU, April 29.—The basket
ball championship of Southeastern
Alaska was decided here last night
in an exciting game between the Arc
tic Brotherhood team and the Doug
las five. The game was a thrilling
one from start to finish, with every
point hotly contested. The game was
close throughout, but the A. B..'s
demonstrated their superior staying
qualities and won out in the end by
a score of 27 to 23.
OAPLAN TRIAL
IS UNDER WAY
CHARGED COMPLICITY MURDERS
Said to Have Secured Dynamite and
Took It to Los Angeles with a Full
Knowledge of Purpose for Which
It Was Employed.
LOS ANGELES, April 29.—In the
trial of David Caplan, now being
heard here on the charge of complic
ity in the dynamiting of the Times
building in this city several years
ago, witness on the stand for the gov
ernment traced the movements of Mc
Namara and Schmidt during the pe
riod before and after the explosion.
Caplan, who was arrested last year
near Seattle, where he was living the
life of a recluse in a Ashing cabin,
is charged with having purchased the
dynamite in San Francisco, and tak
ing it to Los Angeles, with a full
knowledge of what it was to be used
for.
IRELAND NOT DECEIVED
BY MOCK HOME RI LE
NEW YORK, April 29.—Secretary
Moore, of the Friends of Irish Free
dom, in an interview today stated
that the people of Ireland were not
deceived by the mock Home Rule bill
passed by Parliament, and have re
volted to secure the boon for which
they have labored so many years
Farragut Leaves Anchorage.
The steamer Farragut is reported
to have left Anchorage at 9 o’clock
last night and is expected to arrive
here sometime tomorrow.
Remember.
Don’t forget the Apron and neck
tie social to be given at the Congre
gational church. Monday. May l.^The
social was postponed from Wednes-i
day, April 26, to the 1st of May. 2t
H. E. Ellis of the Cliff mine, came
up to town last evening.
IRISH REVOLUTION CAUSES
MUCH ALARM IN ENGLANU
ADVICES RECEIVED IN LONDON STATE UPRISING IS EXTENDING
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY—WARSHIPS PATROL COAST TO
PREVENT LANDING OF ARMS—BATTLE AT KINGSTON REPORT
ED WITH CAPTURE OF FOUR HUNDRED MEN—DUBLIN POST
OFFICE SAID TO HAVE BEEN TAKEN—CITY IN DARKNESS AND
BUSINESS AT STANDSTILL.
LONDON. April 29.—Advices re
ceived here today state that the re
bellion in Ireland is growing steadily
and has assumed alarming propor
tions. The rebels are well supplied
with arms and ammunition, presum
ably obtained from Germany, and are
preparing to make a desperate strug
gle.
In Dublin they have mounted ma
chine guns on several of the build
ings held by them, so as to rake all
approaches. As yet there have been
but few clashes between the troops
and the rebels, the authorities appar
ently hoping to effect peace without
bloodshed.
British warships are constantly pa
trolling the Irish coast for the pur
pose of preventing German subma
irines from landing arms and muni
Itions.
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Four Hundred Captured.
KINGSTON, Ireland, April 29.—A
i severe engagement occurred between
the British troops and Irish revolu
tionists and the capture of four hun
dred rebels resulted.
The troops attacked the rebels, who
were barricaded on Stephens' Green,
using bombs to dislodge them from
their position. After considerable
fighting the revolutionists surrender
ed to the troops, four hundred of
their number being taken prisoners.
The number of casualties is not given.
Report Capture Postofflce.—
LONDON, April 29.—A dispatch
received here this afternoon states
that the troops have captured the
postoffice at Dublin, which was seized
by the revolutionists at the beginning
of the uprising, and has been their
principal stronghold in the city. Snip
ing from various dwelling houses and
buildings continues, but the revolu
tionists have made no appearance in
force.
President Larkin of the Transport
Workers' Union and his followers, are
reported to be assisting the revolu
tionists.
All business of the city is at a
standstill, and the city is in darkness,
the gas pipes having been cut.
STMT DEBATE
OVER BRAHDEIS
PERSONALITIES ARE INDULGED
| Charged that the Republican Mem
l
bers are Trying to Defer Action on
tlie Appointment I'nitil After Re
publican Convention is Held.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 29.—
A stormy debate occurred in the sen
ate this morning over the appoint
ment of Louis Brandeis to the su
preme bench. Republican members
preferred charges against the candi
date and the debate waxed strong,
personalities being bandied about
with considerable freedom.
It is charged that the republican
members are attempting to prevent
the confirmation of Brandeis until
after the holding of the Republican
national convention.
FURTHER Iff
TAKE CENSUS OF LIVE STOCK
Representatives of German Munici
palities Gather to Regulate Con
sumption and Prices of all Meat
Products.
BERLIN, April 29. — Maximum
meat prices, and the amount of meat
to be alloted daily in the future to
each individual, and the manner of
distribution will be agreed upon to
morrow when representatives of all
the Greater Berlin municipalities
gather for a discussion of the food
problem.
A decision, however, may have to
be contingent on a general census of
the existing live stock in the empire,
which begins next Saturday. The cen
sus will include horsee, cattle, sheep,
hogs, goats, tame rabbits and poul
try. Counters tor each municipality
. will be appointed to take the census.
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Owen Meals plans to open the
! automobile season on the road on
>' Sunday. May 7, when he will make a
|run to Wortman’s.
WIDOW SOX LESS JERRY
ADMITTED TO HOME
SPRINGFIELD. Iii.. April 28 —On
recommendation of the superintend
ent of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home
at Quincy. 111., the State board of
administration has admitted to the
home the widow of Congressman Jer
ry Simpson. Kansas, well known as
“Sockless Jerry” all over the coun
try. During the Civil War Simpson
fought in an Illinois regiment and
his widow, therefore, is eligible to
the Quincy home. Aside from a small
pension the woman has been without
funds for some time according to the
report made by the board.
LOBIMER CASE
NEARING END
TESTIMONY IS NOW ALL IN
Argument of Counsel Will Begin on
Monday and the Case Is Expected
to Go to the Jury Sometime on
Tuesday.
CHICAGO. April 29.—The case of
Ex-Senator Lorimer, charged with
the wrecking of the LaSalle street
bank, of which he was president, is
rapidly nearing its close. Practically
all of the testimony is in, and argu
jnent of counsel will begin Monday.
It is expected that the case will go to
the jury sometime on Tuesday.
..norneys for the defendant have
made a strong defense, but the gov
ernment has introduced a strong ar
ray of evidence against the accused,
more than one hundred witnesses
having appearep m the case.
Censorship Established
A censorship on all incoming and
outgoing mail and express matter
from and to the States was inaugur
ated in thd Canadian territory north
of the summit of the White Pass.
There is also a much more rigid en
forcement of the customs and immi
gration laws at the international
boundary.
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Watson Due Tills Evening.
It is reported from Cordova that
the steamer Watson, northbound, will
reach there this morning, and it is ex
pected she will arrive here early this
evening.
Men, women's and children's wear
ing apparel, household utensils and
| articles of every day need, at tho
! Emporium. ,*