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DRUGS GIRL FROM
SCHMIDT tlL
Young Man Does Not Want His
Fiance to Hear Revolting Tes
timony at Murder Trial.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.—A young
man entered the court room in the
criminal division here yesterday dur
ing the trial of Hans Schmidt and an
grily grabbed a young g‘rl to whom
he was engaged and dragged her
front the court room because of the
disgusting testimony being given re
garding the intimate relations be
tween the priest and the German serv
ant girl, whom he murdered.
The young man refused to give his
name to the reporters and forced the
girl into a cab and drove off.
The court room c crowded, espec
ially with women, who have kept the
accused murderer supplied with can
dy and fruits, his room filled with
flowers, until the warden of the
Tombs has refused to allow any
more to be taken to the cell of the
accused, and if flowers are left they
are now sent to the hosp’tals. Some
cf the most exquisite American lieauty
loses were sent today to the pris
oner but the warden at once sent them
to the children’s hospital.
LANE *1
FEDERAL BOARD
Which Would Have Charge of Fish
eries and Mines—For Govern
ment Construction.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24—Secretary
of the Interior Lane, in his annua!
report, published today, recommends
that congress provide for a fe ’era!
board to be appointed by the president
to administer the federal affairs of
the territory of Alaska.
It is expected by this means to pro
vide for prompt action when desired.
The board, is to be modeled upon the
plan of the insular department of the
Philippines. ,k
Pull charge of the fisheries 1h the
northland and also the mines are ic
be given the board.
The secretary also advocates the
• obstruction by the government of the
Alaska railroad and insists that the
American governmenr should open
the resources of the territory, not by
private exploitation, but by the gov
ernment.
BILL FOSTERS
ARE VERY SORRY
Uncle Sam Gets After Them, and
Fearing They Are gn Road to Pen
They Ask for Forgiveness.
CHICAGO, Dec. 24.—The bill post
ing trust, which was recently indict
ed, appeared through its attorneys to
day end offered to reform , its mor
als and change its methods if the
court would give it another chance.
The court now has the 'matter un
der advisement. The trust fids had.
a monopoly of posting bills about thie
city for many years and has prevent
ed any opposition.
Stores be Closed on Christmas.
The merchants of Valdez will clo.se
their establishments on Christmas,
but will remain open until 8 p. m
Christmas eve, so that all may have
an opportunity to make such Christ
mas purchases as they may desire.
SECOND LARGEST BANK IN MEXICO FAILS;
PRES. HUERTA ORDERS TEN-DAY HOLIDAY
Crowds Demanding Money—Ambassadors Fear a Rebellion—Take Precautions
to Protect Lives—Reported Englishm&h Plkfi to Blijjr ollP Provisional
President Huerta For 3;006,(j66 Pesos.
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 24.—The Bank
of London and Mexico, the second
largest banking institution in the re
public, failed today. The bank has
plenty of assets, such as loans upon
city real estate and government
bonds, but the first are unsaleable and
the second valueless. The officers of
the bank were unable to secure funds
with which to pay the depositors, who
have been withdrawing their money
for the past month t.ml sending it to
Europe and the United States for
safe keeping.
Business is at a standstill and all
last night and today crowds stood
before the doors of all the banks in
the city and demanded their money.
A run is now in progress against ev
ery bank in the city and nothing can
stay the panic which has seized the
people. The police and soldiers were
at first ordered to disperse the
crowds gathered about the banks and
prevent depositors from trying to
withdraw funds, but the temper of the
mob became so aggressive that it was
found necessary to let them alone or
else prepare for an uprising in the
capital, which is not desired at this
time.
Following the failure of tne bank
the people became frantic and storm
ed the other banks of the city, de
manding their money. Troops from
the garrison were stationed about the
j banks to preserve order. The situ
J at ion is very critical. President Huer
ta immediately declared the next ten
days holidays in order for the banks
to have an excuse to close their doors
legally.
The secretary of the treasury has
announced that an investigation of
the financial condition of the banks
discloses the fact that all are solvent,
but that they have loaned much of
their capital and deposits on collateral
which cannot be turned into cash ex
cept at a great loss.
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 24.—Apparent
ly nothing can prevent rioting in this
city tonight. Troops are stationed at
every point of vantage and have been
ordered to shoot at the least sign of
trouble. The people have been noti
fied to remain indoors after 9 p. nt.
If the troops remain loyal Huerta will
remain master of the city, but if they
turn upon him he is doomed to the
same fate as Madero.
The ambassadors have notified all
citizens of their respective countries
to be in readiness to come to the
legations at the first alarm and au
tomobiles, bearing the flags of the
respective powers, have been charter
ed and are ready to go to the assist
ance of any who may be in trouble.
The legation buildings are filled with
women and children.
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 24.—A report
is current here that English investors
in Mexican properties—mines, rail
roads and banks—have offered to pay
Provisional President Huerta three
! million pesos if he will agree to resign
| and allow some one to take his place
who is satisfactory to President Wil
; son and the American administra
tion, so that some stable government
may be established to provide pro
tection for the foreigners in the re
public and incidentally the Mexicans
themselves, who are being slaughter
ed in all parts of tie country.
It is said that the Pearson syndi
cate is at the head of the new move
and that it has the approval of the
Washington administration, which is
anxious to free itself from the un
satisfactory position it has been plac
ed in by the refusal of Huerta to obey
any of the mandates, ultimatums and
orders of President Wilson.
CHRISTMAS BABY
AT THE BORGES HOME
A 9 >4-pound Christmas baby arriv
ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A.
Borges this morning. Mr. and Mrs.
Borges are late arrivals in Valdez, ar
riving here several months ago, when
Mr. Borges came to take a position
at the Alaska Itoad Commission head
quarters. Both mother and child are
reported as getting along line.
BILL
IS NOW k LAW
President Signed It at 6 p. m. Yes
terday and Started on His
Christmas Vacation.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24—Both the
House of Representatives and the
Senate yesterday passed the currency ,
bill as approved by the conference !
committee. The president signed the
measure at 6 p. m. and it is now a
law.
The president immediately left for
bis Christmas vacation to be spent in
Mississippi. He is greatly pleased and
satisfied that the bill was passed so
early in the session. Forty-two
changes were adjusted by the con
ference committee, but the bill in
the main contains all the provisions
desired by the chief executive.
Raincoats at Ten Cents.
A man in Illinois has invented a
process to produce and market a rain
coat that can be retailed from 10
; cents up. These coats are made in
j the regulation slip-on style, from an
integral piece of waterproof paper.
Their production cost, according to
The Sartorial Art Journal, will be no
higher than five cents each, and even
that figure can be lessened. The coat
can be folded up to fit In an ordinary
j envelope and is particularly adapted
: to being carried in handbags.
The conts ccn be made of oiled pa
per, or parrafin, vellum parchment pa
peiy which gives the appearance of.
SilkinesH at a, short fllptance.’ The
original idea was for the coats to be
■ worn only once, but, after a trial,
it was (Jemonstrat^ that they could
; be utilized successfully two or throe
times. Tlie coats are reinforced
■"hero the buttons are sewn on, and
c.lo3 where the buttonholes are cut.
There ate onlyJLWb seaips, both run
n'ne underneath the arms and down
the sides. The seams are cemented
: by ordinary glue.
I
GERMANS GET
Secure Conecssion to Build Railroads
in Flowery Kingdom—Means In
creased German Influence.
BERLIN, Dec. 24.—The German
government has announced that a
treaty has just been signed by the
Chinese and German governments for
the construction by Germans of a
railroad in China to cost $20,000,000.
The negotiations have been going on
for many months ant} the Kaiser is
well pleased at the tin" 1 signing of
the treaty, which will give to the
fatherland a large influence in the
orient.
It is not known what action other
nations will take regarding the con
cession to Germany, but it is expect
ed that they will not make any ef
fort to block the carrying out of the
terms of the treaty.
NEW PRESIDENT
FOR .
SEATTLE, Dec. 24.—Professor
Lanes, at present fn the Science de
partment of the Washington State
University, has been chosen tempo
rary president of the university.
Much friction has developed among
the faculty as to who shall head the
college and charges of political influ
ence dictating the selection have been
made.
School Election Held Today.
The election today for a school
treasurer to succeed Charles Wilcox
did not cause very much interest.
Mrs. Albert White, wife of Council
man White, end a large property
owner of Valdez, IS the oW^ahnofirj
ced candidate,, Aboui 75 voles were
cask at the time of going to press.
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Northwestern Passed Juneau.
T^e sttfanjicr. ,Northwestern passed;
Juneau «.! 12:30 t^is afternoon and
will call at SkagvHiy and Cordova
before reaching Valdez. The ship Is
due to arrive here sbme time Satur
day.
, i\Iapquerade costumes made to or
der. for the New Year’s ball. See Mrs
Gunther, in the Krau building. tf
BRITISH GUIANA
Twenty People Cremated and One
Hundred iHjdred—British Sol
diers Prevent Looting.
j
GKOHUKTOWX, British Guiana, j
Den. 24.—A lire which started in the
business section of the town last j
night caused the death ol twenty per- j
sons, who were caught by the flames, j
The properly loss is estimated at i
one million dollars. More than a j
hundred persons were hurt while en- ]
gaged in fighting the fire.
Strong guards of British troops >vere j
sent to protect the town front being j
looted by the blacks and the streets '
are guarded by the soldiers today.
Only a very small portion of the
loss was covered by insurance.
John Goss returned from Mineral
creek today.
l[l\ wf GOUTY
!
LONDON. Dec. 24.—The jury in old
Bailey today acquitted Zelia Emer
son the young American girl charg
ed with resisting an officer and i
smashing his helmet. The “bobby” j
had his broken, helmet in evidence to j
pyove his statements, but regardless
of this the jury turned the young lady j
free. ■ |
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Blunder Free* Prisoner. I
RIDGWAY, Penn., Dec. 24.—The \
blunder of the jury in using the Wtord 1
"involuntary” instead of “voluntary”
resulted, yesterday inlheuequlual of
S’-. S. DarvagiRe, a Penpsy|vaqi?,,rail
yoad; detective, in connection with the
death of Albert E. Andres, of Kane,
Penn. Judge A. A. Mail, in his charge
told the jury to re’ ain a verdict of
vciltlntary manslaughter, as he believ
ed the detective should be punished
for the death, of Andy^s, who was shot
ojj the railroad’?, pro petty. Every qne
In the court room, the prisoner most
of all, was taken by surprise when
the fotetaan of the jury announced
Darvagille “guilty Of in voluntary
manslaughter.” The verdict const!-'
tuted an acquittal. The jurymen ex
pressed chagrin over their mistake!
in choice of a word. j
KING MENELIK
PASSES AWAY
ADDISABEBA, Abyssinia, Dec. 24.—
It has been offirially announced that
King Menelik, who has been a thorn
in the side of the British for many
years, has died. No details of the
death of the famous African ruler has
neon made public and it is expected
the real truth concerning his death
will never be known.
Storm Restaurant to Secure Food—
Police Make Many Arrests—Con
ditions Are Bad.
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 24. -Sever
al hundred hungry men stormed a
restaurant here today, demanding
food, staOng that they were starv
ing. The police arrested a number of
the ringleaders and forced the bal
ance to move along.
More men are out of work at pres
ent in this city than ever before
known in the past six years, and con
ditions are rapidly becoming worse.
Influential citizens are arranging to
organize a bread line at a down-town
bakery so as -o allow the starving
people of the city to secure bread.
NO CHRISTMAS ISSUE
OF THE PROSPECTOR
There will be no issue-of the Pros
pector tomorrow, it being Christmas.
The Prospector force will spend the
day eating turkey.
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Catholic Church Chriatmas Services.
,ifigh mass at 12< o’clock midnight.
Holy communion during mass.
Second mass will follow the first
mags.
Thlrd ipaas at 10:30, a. m. The
children will sitjg during this piats,
Benediciiou pf the ..most Blested
Sacrament at 7:30 p. m.
. Ope of. our .experienced bachelors
is anxious .to know .what .size turkey
will be sufficient for n dinner party
of four. -Will seventeen and a half
be enough?
The jpi-ptty fuf, sets for children now
on display by Mrs. Wlitfer .wflji make
splendid Christmas gifts. Call and
see them.
MANY WIVES
But the Police Separate Him From
Them on Charge of Violating
White Slave Act.
TACOMA, Dec. 24—Rev. Dahlstrom,
the founder of the Heliga cult, was
arrested here today charged with vio
lating the Mann white slave act.
Dahlstrom denies that he has twenty
seven wives, although the secret ser
vice men of the Department of Jus
tice are conlident tn°t they will be
able to prove that he went through
the ceremony prescribed by himself
by which the women became wives
of tne "Heliga Priest.
Edna England, one of his many
wives, and incidentally one of his
twenty-seven victims, testified against
him today and is willing to tell of the
religious ceremony by which she was
made to believe that she had become
the wife of the high priest.
The conditions revealed by the
young gi'-l are such that it will be
necessary for the court to exclude the
public, the most revolting of scenes
haying been enacted by the "new
god."
Dahlstrom has plenty of money,
which has been contributed by his
j victims, all of whom are women.
VERY VALUABLE
Estimate Places Value of Telephone
and Telegraph Systems in United
States «t $300,000,000.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24. Il is es
timaled here today that the telegraph
and telephone systems of the 1’nited
States, whien are desired by Post
master General Burleson, are worth
$300,00h,0(i0 ill the very lowest figure,
and it is proposed that the govern
ment shall purchase these systems
and issue bonds to cover the cost.
The opponents of government own -
ership are striving in every manner
to defeat the taking over of the Alas
ka cable system by the Postoff'ce de
partment. The War department is
anxious to be rid of the system so as
to free the signal corps operators now
in Alaska, who are needed for service
with the troops. The postoffice of
ficials are anxious to take over the
system as an entering wedge to the
acquisition of the systems in the
states by the department.
S. S. INSPECTOR
MAKES REPORT
Wants Motor Boat Users to Pass Ex
amination—Vessels Carried Many
Passengers and Lost Few.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.—'The
steamboat inspector has rendered his
annual report showing that 300,000,
Q0O passengers have been carried on
American boats during the past year
and th^t a total loss of 436 persons
resulted from the wrecking or sink
ing of vessels.
The, steamboat, inspectors urge, the
enacting. 6{ more, stringent la,ws for
tfie operation. oT.tnPlP.t boats and rec
ommends examinations, for all who
operate boats .to demonstrate their
color sense .apd,. knowledge of, the
rules of the department governing
small vessels.
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