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VI1T VALDEZ, ALASKA, FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 101« NUMBER M
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A ROUGH VOYAGE
WINS SHORT OF PROVISIONS
Warts With Family in Small Roat
bom Kanikluk for EUamar bat is
Driven to Peak Island—Cared for
by McPherson.
Captain Tim Marcum, of the Sham
rock, reports that M. Rowland, a
fisherman and family of Kanikluk,
about whom much uneasiness was
felt, owing to the fact that they were
known to be out of provisions, are
all right and with plenty of provis
ions to last until further supply ar
ranged is receired.
Captain Marfum had arranged to
go into Kanikluk to ascertin whether
ft not they were suffering from the
want of food, but on arriving at Peak
Inland, one of the Naked islands, he
Amnd Rowland And his family there.
II itfi i T11 l out of nearly everything
UJ&ble, Rowland in desperation had
taken his family including a little
baby In a small rowboat and started
for Ellamar. A storm was blowing
and after several narrow escapes
from being swamped by the heavy
seas Rowland succeeded in making a
fc.n«Hng on Peak island. He was com
pletely exhausted by the struggle,
having rowed continuouly for about
ten hours. Fortunately James Mc
Pherson, who runs a fox ranch on
fbe island, was plentifully supplied
with provisions and took the family j
In and cared for them. He also gave
them provisions sufficient to carry
them for about a month and Captain
Marcum took them aboard and car
ried! them within three miles of their
home, the remaining distance they
covered in their boat.
A supply of provision? will, be tak
en down on the next trip of the boat
tor Rowland and his family.
IMS, GERMAN W1M;
RETURN TO ANCHORAGE
Ur. E. F. German, who tor several
years past has conducted dental 'of
*e»s in this city, will leave on the
Northwestern for Anchorage, where
he will establish himself in business.
Dr. German has made, many friends
daring his stay in Valdez, who will
wish him success in his new home.
IWS MILLIONS
FOR BREMERTON
TO ENLARGE NAVY YARD THERE
Improvement* Contemplated are in
Um with the Administration Plan
for the Expansion of the United
States Navy.
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WASHINGTON, D. C. March 17.—
The senate has passed an appropria
tion of two million dollars for the
enlargement and improvement of the
navy yard at Bremerton, Washington.
The appropriation was passed with
out the slighest opposition. The im
provements contemplated in the yard
are in line with the administration
plan for preparedness, and it is be
lleyed that considerable construction
work on new warships to he built
under the naval expansion plan, will
he dona, at the Bremerton yard.
No Eagle Meeting Tonight.
On account of the St. Patrick’s day
dance this evening the regular meet
of the Valdez Aerie of Eagles has
Msa postponed until next Friday.
Northwestern Due Tomorrow.
The steamer Northwestern from
■eattle, is due to arrive in Cordova at
4 o’clock this afternoon, and will
teach here sometime tomorrow eve
ning.
A. V. Tuttle, formerly of this city,
is now a resident of San Diego, Cal
ifornia, according to a letter received
hern on the last boat. Mr. Tuttle was
interested in several mining ventures
huTe, among them the Cold King
property.
miller boys make
QUICK TIME OVER TRAIL
Mrs. Henry Miller was in receipt
of a telegram this morning from her
son Fabian, who with his. brother
John left here recently for Anchor
age. They started from Seward Mon
day noon, and arrived at Anchorage
last evening, having mushed over
the trail the entire distance. They re
port the trail in excellent condition
and that Anchorage is booming
Rev. E. H. Molony gave a very in
teresting talk to the members of the
Guild of the Epiphany church during
their regular meeting Thursday after
noon. His subject was “The Church
in Ice-Bound Alaska.*” He will hold
services in the morning and evening
next Sunday, announcement of which
will be made later.
10 GIVE FARMS
TO TRE SOLDIERS
CANADIAN PACIFIC THE DONOR
President of the Road Declares One
Thousand Farms Will He Given to
Deserving Soldiers Who Serve In
Trenches in European War.
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MONTREAL, March 17.—Lord
Shaiighuessy, president of the Cana
dian Pacific railway, in an address
here today, stated that the Canadian
Pacific railway would give one thou
sand farms in western Canada to sol
diers who served the mother coun
try in the great European conflict,
and would 3end competent instruc
tors throughout the country to teach
the recipients tie art of agriculture.
The Canadian Pacific has millions
of acres of the richest farming lands
in Canada, received as a bonus from
the government to aid in the con
struction of the trans-continental
line, and it is from these lands that
the road will present to the deserv
ing soldiers farms of ample size to
permit them to make a competency.
HISTORY OF
lOFEDIUSNII
WINNER OF DOO RAGE IN PRINT
Scotty Allan, of Nome, Is Subject Of
Story In New York World—Learn
ed to Drive Dogs on Mail Trails
In Province of Manitoba.
"Scotty” Allan, one ot the best
known of Alaskans, and known, if
not personally, by repute to nearly
every person in the Territory because
of the prominent part he has taken
in the Nome dog races tor several
years past, is the subject of a write
up in the New York World of recent
date. The historical sketch given of
Allan will be of interest to Alaskans.
It says:
Morayshire, in Scotland, was the
home of "Scotty” Allan. He came to
North Dakota with a consignment of
thoroughbred horses in 1887. He re
called that his first experience in dog
driving was in the Turtle Mountains
of Manitoba, when he drove a mail
route. Subsequently he wandered
over the western states, engaged
principally in railway building. He
helped build the Great Northern rail
way, and in the spring of 1897 he
went to the Klondike in the gold
rush, going, over the Skagway trail,
which he helped to build. He is now
a member of the hardware firm of
barling & Dean \\t Nome, and Mrs.
Darling, wife of one of his partners,
is interested with him in racing dogs.
They sold 20 of these dogB to the
French government and have 27 left.
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John Emel will leave tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock with his launch
Anita tor Cordova, where he will
spend the summer fishing for the Ca
noe Pass Packing company. He will
be accompanied on the trip to Cor
dova by Capt. D. E. Morris.
' Valdez Drug company nave a fine
Hite of School Stationery. 11.
MEN ARE WANTED
NATION ISSUES CALI; TO COLORS
Two Hundred New Recruiting Offices
Have Been Opened Throughout the
Country—Enlistments Are on the
Increase and Many Respond to Call
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 17—
The big campaign to raise 20,000
extra soldiers to bring the regular
army up to its full quota, has com
menced. Recruiting officers through
out the country have been ordered to
redouble their effort to secure enlist
ments, and two hundred extra re
cruiting offices have been opened.
Little trouble is. anticipated in se
curing the required number of men,
as the excitement arising over the
Mexican situation has already induc
ed a large number of men to apply
for enlistment. Every recruiting of
fice in the country reports a noted in
crease in the*pumber of men,present
ing themselves for service in the
army.
GEMOT HAVE
NEW CHANCELLOR
BKTHMANN-HOLLWEG 18 FIRED
Rumored There Will Be Many New
Faces Among the High Officials of
the Government and Among the
Army Commanders. -'
LONDON, March 17.—Advices re
ceived hero today from Amsterdam
are to the effect that the German
Chancellor Bethmann-Holweg has
been dismissed from office, following
a heated controversy with the empe
ror. His successor has not been
named.
It is said that Emperor Wilhelm is
very dissatisfied with the outcome of
the war to date, and that there is
likely to be many changes both in the
high offices of the government and
among the army commanders.
FRENCH REPULSE
GERMAIT ATTACK
TEUTON LOSSES ARE HEAVY
Repeated Failure of Germans to
Break Through the French Uses
Restores Confidence in Impregna
bility of Forts.
PARIS, March 17.—The German
point of attack against the French
line, north of Verdun, witnessed one
of the most savage and ponderous
onslaughts of the war this morning.
Immense bodies were hurled against
the French trenches, combined with
a terrific artillery fire. Notwithstand
ing the ferocity of the attack, the
French line held firmly, driving back
the attackers With terrible slaughter.
Thousands of Germans fell within a
lew feet of the tranches.
The news of the successful repulses
of the German, attacks about Verdun
has brought1 renewed confidence ip
the impregnability of the French for
tifications, and, it is believed that the
Germans are only bringing them
telves to defeat by the terrific losses
they have sustained in the repeated
attacks at this point
LOST: A rope ladder was taken
from Wood’s barn about two weeks
ago. The ownero would be pleased to
have same returned at once.. 2t
Mr. Hal Jones of the Alaska In
vestment company, has returned aft
;r a five day3 absence In the Intor
ists of the firm.
OIL CONTROL
ey GOVERNMENT
RANDALL OFFERS RESOLUTION
Says That Under Private Ownership
the Price of Gasoline Will Soon
Reach a Prohibitive Figure—Price
Is Climbing Higher and Higher.
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 17
Representative Randall, of Califor
nia, today introduced a resolution in
the House, the object of which is to
gtve the government full control of
the oil fields'of the United States.
The California congressman declares
that under the present system of in
dividual ownership the price of gaso
line is climbing higher and higher,
and the fuel so necessary for the op
eration of all kinds of motor vehi
cles will soon reach a prohibitive
price. In the event of war he de
clares the price would soar until its
use in army transportation would cost
the. government. millions upon mil
lions of dollars above a legitimate
profit on its production.
LINER TUBANTIA
FIRST REPORTS NOT CORRECT
Among Those Lost May Be Some
American Citizens as Vessel Was
Known to Have Several on Passen
ger List—Consul Investigating.
LONDON, March 17.—The latest
advices received here regarding the
sinking of the Dutch liner Tubantia
yesterday by a German submarine,
state that not all of the passengers
and crew were saved, as at first re
ported. A score or more are known
to have perished when the ship went
qown, among them possibly some
American citizens, as several were
known to have‘been aboard the ship.
The American consul is investigat
ing the report that Americans were
lost.
Kimonos, House-dresses, Aprons,
Caps and Wool Petticoats arrived on
the last boat for the Emporium, tf
MILITARY BILL
BEFORE HOUSE
\
DEBATE LIMITED TO TEN HOURS
Vote Will Be Reached Tomorrow
Evening and It Is Believed Meas
ure Will Be Passed Without Seri
ous Opposition.
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WASHINGTON, D. C., March 17—
The House today took up for consid
eration the army bill. By special
agreement debate on the measure, it
is stated, will be limited to ten
hours. It will probably reach a vote
tomorrow evening, and in view of the
Mexican situation which has aroused
much interest throughout the coun
try in military affairs, it is believed
the bill will pass without serious op
position.
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Mrs. Davidson, wife of Major Dav
idson of the Road Commission, gave
a bridge tea at her residence this att
eruoon from 2 to fi, in hQnor of Mrs.
Robert Kt»lan. A large number of
ladles were in attendance and the aft
ernoon spent at bridge whist.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Shcelor will
leave on an early steamer for the
westward, where they will mush oVer j
the trail to Anchorage. From An-1
chorage they will visit the Mount Mc
Kinley district where Mr. Sheelor
tnko panoramic views of the “Roof
of the Continent.”
THE VAMP IKK DREW
CROWDED HOUSE
Theda Bara, as the Vampire, in “A
Fool There Was,” which was shown
at the Empress theatre drew a crowd
ed honse, and the prodnction was so
good with its superb acting, swell
dresses, fine scenery, serious plot, and
great moral presented that many in
tend going again this evening to see
it the second time. The Empress
must be complimented on the clasB of
new features that it is presenting its
patrons.
The name of Adam Swan, one of
the pioneers of this section, is being
put forward as a candidate for the
city council. Mr. Swan is a capable,
efficient man, and would make a good
councilman.
EXPLOSloF(ILLS
TWENTY-FOUR MEN
CARRANZA SOLDIERS VICTIMS
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News Was Suppressed at First Be
cause Rumor Charged Americans
with Being Responsible for Trag
edy—Explosion Accidental.
LAREDO, Texas. March 17.—An
explosion which occurred Tuesday at
Monterey, Mexico, causing the death
of fourteen Carranza soldiers and ten
civilians. The explosions occurred in
the ammunition depot there and the
news has been suppressed because it
was said that the explosion was caus
ed by Americans, and it was feared
that if the news was spread it would
create much disturbance throughout
the country, and might bring about
serious complications.
Investigations prove conclusively
that theexplosion was accidental and
that no American was in any way
connected with the affair.
CANADA SEEKS
ENLIST AMERICANS
CIRCULARS SPREAD BROADCAST
Appeal Is Made to Americans to Join
In Fight Against Prussian Militar
ism in Trench ew of Europe—Good
Food and Good Fellows Promised.
Enlistment circulars spread broad
cast throughout the country and ap
pear in many cities in the States,
while addressed to Canadians, show
that an appeal is made to Americans
to volunteer.
In a number of “ifs" one of the cir
culars asks: “If Canada were to fall
to Germany—and Canada’s fate is
wrapped up with that of England—
what would happen to the United
States? If Prussian militarism wins
in this struggle what would happen
to Canada? If Prussian militarism
treats a treaty as a scrap of paper,
what would it do with au unsigned
declaration of an unprepared people,
like the Monroe Doctrine of the Uni
ted States. If the Allies win—as win
they must—could you bo content to'
live in the enjoyment of your liber
ties which had. cost other men their
lives, but for tohlch you had offered
neither sacrifice nor service? II you
have red blood in your'Veins’, if you'
have a manhood that cries out for
right simply because it'is right, why
not cast in your lot with the fellows
who are in the trenches or in the
wide-flung firing line, fighting for
your ideals? You can enlist today—
Decide Now! Good Food, Good Fel
lows, Good Quarters. A khaki at
once and pay from the date of enlist
ment. Separation allowance for your
wife or dependent parents.”
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Theda Bara, as the Vampire, In the
greatest masterpiece of moving pic
tures, “A Fool There Was,” In six
acts. The Empress tonight at 8:10,
one show. You will como to aee It
twice.
Spring Samples in henvy weights,
for Alaska wear. Guy F. Cameron.;
Tailor. ** I
U. S.EXPIDETION
WHili HKIiP TO IT T DOWN VIUI.A
Carranza Soldiers Join with United
States Troops in Pursuit of Out
law—Obregon Issues Proclamation
to Mexicans Asking Their Help.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ March 17—
Advices received hero state that the
Carranza troops have joined with the
force from the United States and will
assist in the capture of Villa.
Reports All Well.
SAN ANTONIO, March 17.—Gen
eral . Pershing, In command of the
first expedition of United States
troops which crossed the Mexican bor
der in pursuit of the outlaw Villa and
his band, reports that all is well with
the expedition, which is now on the
trail of the bandit. He states that
the Carranza troops at Palomas, late
ly reported to be in a state of revolt,
and deserting to the Villa forces,
have joined the expedition and are
eager in the pursuit.
Three Detachments in Mexico.
EL PASO, March 17.—Three de
tachments of United States troops
have crossed the line and are now on
Mexican soil. Two of these expedi
tions have started from Columbus,
New Mexico, the first under General
Pershing and the second under Col.
Dodd, the latter making his way to
ward Siera Madre for the purpose of
relieving the Mormon colony near
Colon, which was reported to have
been threatened by Villa. The third
expedition under Col. Slocum is enter
ing the Chihuahua desert along the
line of Villa’s retreat. It is expected
that the troops will soon overtake
the outlaws and a battle ensue.
Obregon Issues Proclamation.
EL PASO, March 17.—It is report
ed here that Gen. Obregon. command
ing a large force of the Carranza
army, has issued a proclamation urg
ing all Mexicans to support the Amer
ican expedition and do all in their
power to assist in tha downfall of
Villa and his followers. He declares
that only by the elimination of Villa
from Mexican affairs can peace be re
stored to the country.
CANADA SEEKS
LOANjN STATES
TO DEFRAY EXPENSES OF ARMY
House of J. P. Morgan Heads Number
of United States Bankers in Ad
vancing to the Dominion Seventy
Five Millions—Canada Hard-Up.
NEW YORK, March 17.—The
house of J. P. Morgan, heading a
number of American bankers, is plan
ing a loan for the Canadian govern
ment of seventy-five million dollars.
The outfitting of Canadian troops
for service in the British army is cost
ing the dominion government an
enormous sum of money, and finan
cial conditions in Canada at this
time are such that the raising of this
large sum would be difficult.
Miss Marjory Rieman, of Camp
Comfort, who was in town yesterday,
states that a party of Montenegrin*
who started for Fairbanks several
days ago with four horses, have gonn
no farther than Camp Comfort,
where they were forced to lay tip on
account of the fierce gales. It Is ex
pected that they will return with thn
horses and go in by way of Cordova,
as she reports the trails badly drifted
beyond Comfort.
Burr Shyder Entertains
Burr Snyder of the Signal Corp
office entertained a few of his friends'
at a theatre party at the Empress
last night. The members of the party
wero: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. kittle, Mr.
n”d Mrs. Chas.,,.Crawford, Mr. and
Mrs. E. C. Keesler, Mr. and Mrs. B.
Waller and Burr Snyder.