VOLUME XIV. * VALDEZ, ALASKA, MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1010 NUMBER 85
MIIS. PMUMST
. IS AGAIN MOBBED
SPEAKER PELTED WITH FLOUR
Mob of More Than One Thousand
Storms Meeting of Antl-Conscrlp
tionlsts and the Assemblage Is
Compelled to Disperse.
London, April 10.—Lydia Pank
hurst, the militant suffragette leader
and peace worker, was mobbed yes
terday while attempting to speak, and
she and the spectators were pelted
■with flour and the meeting dispersed.
Mrs. Pankhurst was addressing an
anti-conscription, outdoor meeting,
when the assemblage was attacked by
a mob numbering more than one
thousand, the speaker and spectators
were roughly jostled by the mob. and
packages contining flour were used as
missives. The meeting was broken up
and the spectators were routed by
the mob.
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BURMHAM IKES
HIS LAST ICE
SPEED DEMON KILLED CORONA
While Traveling at Terrific Speed
C ar Loses a Wheel, Killing Driver
anil One Spectator and Injuring
Vive Others.
CORONA, Calif., April 10.-Bobi
Burnam, the “Speed Demon,” and j
one spectator are dead and five per- j
sons seriously injured as the result'
of an accident which occurred dur-!
ing the automobile race here Satur-j
day.
While making a sharp turn on the
ninety-fifth lap of the one hundred
mile road race, one of the tvheels of
Burnham’s car came off. The car
was traveling at a tremendous speed
and it leaped high in the air and cata
pulted among the spectators lining
the road. Burnham received injuries
from which he died half an hour later j
in the hospital to which he had been j
ijujvepl. One of the spectators who
Vus re truck by the car was instantly
killed, while five others were serious
ly injured.
The wife and mother of the racer
were present at the race and were
with him when he passed away, but
he never regained consciousness after
the accident.
It is said that a woman, a stranger
who was present at the deathbed of
the famous racer, stole an 8800 dia
mond pin from the scarf of Burn
ham while he was dying.
Eddie O’Donnell won the race, av
eraging 86 miles an hour.
PROHIBIT SALE OF LIQUOR
BY TENDERLOIN WOMEN
Under orders from thq District At
torney's office the lid was put on Sew
ard’s tenderloin last week by Deputy
U. S. Marshal Evans. Evans notified
each woman that the sale or giving
away of liquor at any place outside
of the licensed saloons must stop and
that violations would result in prose
cution under Statute 2§81 of the
Alaska Code.
It is understood that a similar or
♦ der has been issued to every deputy
marshal in the district, as a result of
complaints being made that as much
liquor was dispensed through the ten
derloin districts of the towns on Sun
days as there would be if the saloons
were allowed to keep open.
Northwestern Sails Tomorrow.
SEATTLE, April 10.:—The steam
ship Northwestern, which has been
undergoing repairs, is now ready for
service and will sail for Southern
Alaska ports Tuesday evening.
Today is the last day that; the side
walks can remain unshoveled, ac
cording to a notice recently pub
lished by City Marshal Scott.
The launch B. F. M. left yester
day morning for the Granite Mine at
Port Wells.
j HORACE DELINE GETS AN
IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT
A private letter received here last
night brings the information that H.
C. DeLine, formerly of this city, has
been appointed special disbursing
agent for the Alaska Engineering
Commission at Seward. Mr. DeLine
will take the place made vacant by
the resignation of Leslie Cramer, who
is going to the States, and he will
take the position just as soon as his
bond has been fixed.
Mr. DeLine has been with the com
| mission as stenographer for more
than a year past.
FOUR VESSELS
AREJORPEDOED
SENT TO BOTTOM UNWARNED
First Intimation of Presence of Sub
marines Was When the Torpedoes
Exploded—Not Known Whether
Any Iioss of Lice Occurred.
LONDON, April 10.—The German
undersea campaign is still being con
tinued with increased activity.
During the past twenty-four hours,
according to a report issued this aft
ernoon by the admiralty office, four
British vessels were torpedoed and
sunk by the German submarines. The
report states that in each instance the
vessels torpedoed were given no warn
ing by the submarines and the first
intimation of the proximity of the
undersea craft was when the torpe
does exploded. The report does not
state whether loss of life occurred.
FIERCE
ITALIAN FRONT
REPORTS VERY CONFLICTING
Italians Claim to Have Made Impor
tant Gains, While Austrians Say
Italians Are Losing Heavily with
Own Troops Gaining Ground.
LONDON, April 10.—Advices re
ceived here today state that the fight
ing between the Austrian and Italian
forces in the vicinity of Goriza is be
ing waged with unusual violence.
Reports of the struggle are conflict
ing, the Italians claiming to have
made important advances, while the
Austrians state that the Italians have
suffered heavily without making any
material gains.
LEGISLATIVE ACT IS
UPHELD BY GREGORY
The question as to the right of the
legislature of the territory to impose
a license fee upon physicians prac
ticing in the territory has been defi
nitely settled by an opinion recently
rendered by Attorney-General Greg
ory.
The question as to the legality of
the act imposing the license was
raised at Fairbanks, and the matter
was submitted to the Attorney Gen
eral by the district attorney for the
Fourth Division. In a recent mall a
reply was received from the Attorney
General in which he upheld the right
of the legislature to pass and enforce
such a measure, stating that there
could be no doubt as to the power of
the legislature in this matter, and
that the body eertainly had the right
to pass such a law.
LAUNCH TRAVELER IS LOST
AT GOOSE BAY FRIDAY
ANCHORAGE: Capt. Cramer’s
famous launch Traveler has been
crushed by heavy ice while at the
dock In Goose Bay. The Ice demol
ished the entire superstructure of the
dock at the same time. The crew at
tempting to make shore in a dory
were swamped but all were rescued.
The wrecked launch drifted across
the arm and is now on the beach at
Fire Island.
Pasteurized Whipping Cream and
pure Buttermilk at Love-Whitley’s.
WILL NOT WITHDRAW TROOPS
FROM THE PURSUIT OF VILLA
PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES THAT SOLDIERS WERE SENT ACROSS
THE BORDER TO CAPTURE BANDIT AND WILL STAY THERE UN
TIL PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED—NO NOTICE THAT CARRANZA
IS DISPLEASED—AMERICAN SOLDIERS IN TATTERS AND SHOE
LESS—MEXICAN OFFICIALS REFUSE TO DENY OR CONFIRM
REPORT CARRANZA IS DISSAT ISFIED.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 10
President Wilson, while returning
from a trip up the Potomac Satur
day evening was interviewed regard
ing the rumor that the United States
troops were to be withdrawn from
Mexico.
The President denied most emphat
ically that the troops were to be with
drawn at this time, and that the pur
ported orders published Saturday
were official. He said it was the in
tention of the government to get Vil
ia, regardless of the length of time
it took, and that the American
troops would remain in Mexico until
that purpose had been accomplished.
The President said that the gov
ernment had received no intimation
from President Carranza or other of
ficial of the Mexican government
that the presence of the United
States ...troops in the country was un
welcome, and he did not believe that
any such intimation would be forth
coming. Up to this time, he said,
the Mexican troops had been acting
in friendly conjunction with the
American commander in the attempt
to run down the outlaw chief, and
he had no reason to expect any great
change of attitude.
Carranza, he believed, would wel
come the removal of such a fertile
source of trouble to his administra
tion and would do all in his power to
assist in his capture.
EL PASO, April 10.—It is reported
here that Villa, with two hundred
men, has been seen near Parral, some
distance in advance of Pershing's
command. ,
It is said that if the outlaw leader
reaches Durango ahead of the pursu
ing American column, he will be
joined by his brother Arrieta, who
has a thousand or more men under
his command.
Pershing is pushing on after Villa
with all possible speed, but he is sad
ly hampered in his movements by
the inability of the transportation
department to keep him in supplies
for the men.
Refuse to Discuss Report.
EL PASO, April 10.—Mexican of
ficials here, when interviewed on the
subject refused to either deny or af
firm the report that President Car
ranza would soon notify President
Wilson that the presence of the Uni
ted States soldiers in Mexico was dis
tasteful to him and that the Mexican
soldiers were able to take care of Vil
la and his hand.
The rumor to this effect, which has
prevailed here for several days past,
finds many believers, and army offi
cers do not hesitate to say that such i
action on the part of the Mexican
president would not be surprising. I
However, nothing of an official na- J
ture regarding the action, of Carran
za has been received here, and it is'
difficult to determine whether the ru-1
mor was started by Mexicans for the !
purpose of effecting the action of the
United States military authorities,, or
is but a forerunner to the action of I
the Mexican president.
• I
Say Villa Won’t Be Captured.
EL PASO. April 10.—Men here. I
who are familiar with the conditions;
in the country where the chase of
Villa has now led the United States
troops, say that the American expe-!
dition is useless so far as being able!
to capture Villa is concerned.
They declare that Pershing's army
is wholly inadequate to comb so large
a territory, and that Villa can evade
them without trouble, as he is able
to travel with greater speed than the
soldiers, being familiar with the
country, and his men accustomed to
the climatic conditions.
American Soldiers in Rugs.
COLUMBUS, April 10.—A report I
received here from the American ex
pedition in Mexico states that Gen
eral Pershing’s men are in rags and
their shoes are shreds as the result
of their journey through the Mexican
desert.
A consignment of clothing and
shoes valued at one hundred thou
sand dollars was sent out this morn
ing to refit the men.
Villa Not In Sight.
COLUMBUS. April 10.—No official!
information has been received here as
to the whereabouts of Villa and his
band. Reports from the expedition
give no news as to whether the troops
are near the fleeing outlaws or in
what direction he is traveling. While
the military officials refuse to discuss
the matter it is generally believed
that they entertain slight hopes of
capturing Villa with the present
force.
REkOjfJR IMB
SUPPLIES ARE REQUISITIONED
AH Soldiers Are Being Called to Col
ors, Even Refugees Being Sum
moned to Service in the Army
Copper and Linen Seized.
BUCHAREST, April 10.—Military
preparations in Rumania are being
hurried forward at the utmost speed.
All those formerly exempt from mili
tary service as well as Rumanian ref
ugees from Transylvania, many thou
sand in number, have been summon
ed to the colors. The War Office has
requisitioned all available copper and
linen, importation of which Is impos
sible.
Information Wanted.
T. F. Tabor of Boise, * Idaho, is
making anxious inquiries for his son
Harry, who is reported to be some
where in Alaska. -The young man' is
described as being 26 years Of age,
of light complexion, and about 6 feet
7 inches in height. Anyone having
information as to the whereabouts of
the man will confer a favor by notify
ing the father.
PLANNING DRIVE
FOR THE COAST
GERMAN ARMY 18 VERY ACTIVE
Troops Are Being Rushed to the
North and Train Loads of Artillery
Arriving—Believed Teutons Will
Try to Break British Line.
LONDON, April 10.—Great activ
ity prevails among the German ar
mies along the northern front in
France. Endless trains of artillery,
with a great number of cavalry are
proceeding to the front, and it is ex
pected that a new offensive is being
planned against the British lines.
The Germans, it is believed, realizing
the impossibility of forcing the
French positions about Verdun, will
make another drive to break through
the British lines ^nd reach the coast.
Civilians, it is reported, are forbid
den to proceed beyong Ghent, and ev- j
ery indication points to a big battle
in the near future.
We can do without the men but j
what’s the use? Answer: A two-part
comedy at the Empress tonight. All j
Comedies and Pathe News. One show i
at 8 o'clock.
TOO TIMID TO FIX
GARTER, LOSES CASH
CHIAC'AGO: Too modest to stop
ar.d adjust her stocking when it be
came loosened while passing a group
of young men in Indiana Harbor yes
tsr, Mary Domelia found when she
reached shelter that several hundred
dollars she was carrying in her stock
ing were lost.
Evans Arrives at Seattle.
SEATTLE, April 10.—The steam
er Admiral Evans arrived in port
Saturday afternoon from Southern
Alaska ports.
THREATEN LIFE
OFJtSIDENT
MANY LETTERS ARE RECEIVED
ISill Introduced in Congress Reveals
that Pees id enl has Received Many
Missives Threatening his Life.
WASHINGTON, D, C. April 10.—
President Wilson has received an un
usual number of letters threatening
his life since his inauguration, it was
revealed in connection with the in
troduction of the bill in'the senate.
Senator Culburtson of Texas offered
the bill, which provides a fine of
$1,000 or two years imprisonment
for any writer or sender of a letter
threatening the President, Vice Presi
dent. or a Cabinet member. War con
ditions, it, was said, were responsible
in a measure for the numerous
threats.
GERMANY CLAIMS
RAS MADE GAINS
TAKE GROUND NEAR VERDUN
Believe French Forts Cannot Long
Stand Fierce Bombardment and
the Way to Paris Will Soon Be
Open to the Teutons.
BERLIN, April 10.—The war office
announced this evening that the fight
ing at Verdun has been particularly
heavy during the past twenty-four
hours, the German forces having as
saulted the French positions in force.
The fighting was terrific and resulted
in considerable gains at some points
for the Teuton army. The military
authorities express confidence that
the Verdun defenses cannot much
longer withstand the terrific artillery
fire that has been poured upon them,
and must soon crumble away, leaving
the way to Paris open to the German
army.
Old Timer Is 111.
Capt. A. Filmore, one of the oldest
pioneers in this part of Alaska, came
from Seldovia on the Farragut and
mtered the Seward hospital for treat
ment. Captain Filmore came to Sitka
n 1872 and was in Resurrection Bay
;he first time in 1895.
Watson Due This Evening
The Admiral Watson, from the
iouth, is expected to arrive here
ibout 6 o’clock this evening.
Two young men out motoring in
i Ford stopped at a soda fountain for
•efreshment. One ordered a milk
shake, upon which the other wisely
suggested, “Might as well make it a
plain milk, Jim. The car will do the
rest.”
The steamer Alameda came in from
:he westward sailed for the south
ibout' 4 o’clock this morning. She
look no passengers from Valdex.
J. Byron Wilson, a prominent min
ing engineer who arrived here on the
Alameda will be connected with the
Alaska Mines Corporation.
C. W. Cook, government school
teacher at Tatitlek, was a visitoT in
town Saturday. Mr. Cook reports
that affairs are going smoothly at his
school, and that his charges are
learning the ways of their white
brothers quite rapidly.
EXPECT NOTE
INIS AFTERNOON
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GERMANS DENY RESPONSIBILITY
Answer to Culled States Note will Be
a Complete Denial of German Re
sponsibility—Believed Vessel Struck
u Clouting Mine.
WASHINGTON, D. April 10.—
The note from Germany regarding
the sinking of tiie channel steamer
Sussex is expected to be received to
day.
It is semi-officially stated that the
note will contain a complete denial
of German responsibility for the sink
ing of the vessel. The German gov
ernment will state that no submarine
of that nation was in the vicinity at
the time, nor was the vessel sunk by
a German warship disguised as a
merchantman. The note will express
the belief that the Sussex struck a
mine and was not torpedoed.
GERMANS RESUME
ATTACK AT VERDUN
—
| FEROCIOUS INFANTRY C H ARGES
French Line Continues to Hold and
Attackers Are Driven Hack with
Heavy Losses—Fresh Troops Are
Sent to Reinforce Men in Trenches.
PAEfS, April 10.—The Germans
have resumed their attacks on the
French lines east and west of the
Meuse, in the vicinity of Verdun,
over a thirteen mile front.
Following the heavy bombardment
which continued almost all of last
week, the Germans yesterday com
menced a series of heavy infantry at
tacks and continued them through
the night.- Attack after attack was
made, huge bodies of troops being
hurled against the French line, but
without result, the Germans being
driven back with heavy slaughter.
Despite the ferocity of the attacks
the French held firmly, and it is con
fidently predicted that the heaviest
attack the Germans can make will be
unable to break through. The French
have moved large bodies of troops to
reinforce those in the trenches, and
it seems impossible that the Ger
mans will be able to wrest any
ground from the defenders.
TROOPS STALLED
BUVEATHER
INFANTRY FIGHTING AT STAND
Spring Tlmtv Stops Movements -at
Troops on the Eastern Front—Ar
tillery Duels Are Only Activity in
Northern Zone.
LONDON. April 10.—The infantry
fighting on the eastern front has sub
sided to almost nothing owing to the
difficulty of moving troops over the
ground which has been rendered al
most impassable by the spring thaws.
Russia has massed a huge array along
the northern section and as soon as
the weather permits, it is expected
she will launch a terrific drive at the
German positions with a view to driv
ing the invader out of the country.
In the meantime artillery duels
are almost continuous. Russia, by
reason of the huge importation of
munitions from Japan, is now able to
use her artillery with telling effect,
and is replying in kind to the bom
bardment maintained by the Oars
mans. /■
A nice assortment of evening
gowns and millinery just received at
E. Winters. tf