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\olume \1. Number 129 ___—____
FRESH FRENCH FORCES
R .1 :v: CONQUERORS;
TAKE 17,000 TEUTONS
(By United State* ' able)
PARIS, Thursday, April 19.~The victorious French
soldiers who captured the first line of trenches between
Soissons and Rheinis Monday, have been relieved by f resh
formations and the second phase of this famous battle
was commenced this afternoon with renewed vigor.
GERMANS LAUNCH POWERFUL ATTACK
(B* United State* Cable)
PARIS. Thursday, April 19— Since the beginning of
the drive or. the southern end of the battle line French
forces have captured 17.000 unwounded prisoners and 75
cannon, according to a bulletin issued today by the wai
office.
Fighting is in progress over many sectors, the Germans
launching numerous powerful counter attacks, all of
which were put down with tremendous losses, the bulletin
adds.
ALL QUIET ON BRITISH FRONT
(By United State* Cable)
BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE. Thurs
day. April 19.—Operations on the British front have
reached a temporary holding stage.
Along the line of the recent advance toward Lens and
St. Quentin the process seems to he one of absorption.
' GERARD SAID GERMANY PLANNED
COLLECT PRICE OF WAR FROM 0. S.
(By United SUtn Cable)
BOSTON, Thursday, April 19.—Ambassador James
Watson Gerard made the statement here today that Ger
1 many had planned through submarine warfare to take
the following action:
“When England should be subdued by the pangs ol
hunger to come over to the United Mates and collect the
price of the war from this nation.
COMMONS APPROVES OF U. S. ACTION
(By liniUrd Sutri Cable)
LONDON, Thursday, April 19. — At this morning’s
session in the commons, amid cheery; and wild enthusiasm,
r unanimous approval was given to the resolution express
ing Great Britain’s appreciation of the action of the
United States in joining the allied powers in the war on
Germany.
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ASQUITH COMMENTS ON U. S. DECLARATION
(R> United ?t*tes Gibe) *
LONDON, Thursday, April 19.—In speaking of
America’s entry into the war, Asquith said today that
there was “a complete absence of any motive of self in
terest or ambition.”
NO SUBS THIS SIDE OE THE ATLANTIC
(By United States Cable)
BERLIN, Theursday, April 19.—The reported attack
by a German submarine on the American destroyer Smith
is described here as a frivolous attempt to attribute to
Germany the opening of hostilities.
According to Berlin officials there is not a single Ger
man submarine in the western half of the Atlantic.
WEHN MURDER STILL BAFFLESiPOLICE
(By United States Cable)
SEATTLE, Thursday, April 19. — Detectives are
working day and night in an effort to apprehend the mur
derers of Mrs. Florence Wehn, whose bodv was found in a
gulch near Wheeler street yesterday morning, but the
crime still remains unsolved.
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i Diamond Broker Stabbed to Death
in Quarrel Over Loan
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; SEATTLE, Thursday, April 1!).—A Eehfeld, a
diamond broker, was stabbed to death in his offices
in the Joshua Green building this afternoon, and the
murderer escaped.
. Later, in a dying statement, Eehfeld accused N.
L. Bailey of having committed the crime, after a dis
agreement over fifty dollars which he bad loaned on
I a ring.__) j
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MEN MARRIED SINCE DECLARATION
CANNOT ESCAPE THEIR OBLIGATION
(B> United State* Cable)
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 19—Men of mili
tary age who have married since a state of war was de
clared to exist with Germany, will not escape their obli
gation regarding military service, according to the war
| department's policy, which was formally announced this
' morning.
FOBS TAKEN TO
HOSPITAL-FEARS
BEING POISONED
I Herman Fors, who was brought to
'town yesterday from Mile 0 on sus
| picion of insanity, is now in the Sew
i ard hospital receiving treatment.
Fors was formerly employed at La
touche, and left there because he im- j
agined that attempts were being made I
to poison him. The same attempt was |
made on him yesterday at breakfast, j
according to his story, when an un- j
known hand put poison in his mush.
Fors* troubles are due to a state of j
mental confusion but whether or not
this is brought on by some form of j
physical illness has not been definitely ,
determined.
He is under close surveillance, how
ever, and will be until the real nature
and reason for his malady is known.
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ADMIRAL EVANS j
SAILS NORTH -
28 FOR SEWARD i
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SEATTLE, Thursday, April 19
Th<» Admiral Evans sailed last night
for Seward and way ports.
The following names appeared on
the passenger list for Seward: K.
McDonald, G. Devine, Edwin Ford, H.
Dont, U. Crowe, C. Linker, H. Berndt,
| A. Berry, Otto Anderson, Charles
Huestis, J. Curry, Henry Sarknes, Al
bert Werson, C. Kitzmiller, Louis
Hagen, John Slattery, and eleven
steerage.
STEPS ON ROCK.
SPRAINS ANKLE
When getting off his train last
night Hod Harmon was unfortunate in
stepping on a rock, which gave a
twist to his ankle and resulted in a
bad sprain. He will probably be con
fined to his home for a week.
TIE CONTRACTORS
COMPLETING WORK
The contractors who have been cut
ting ties, poles and piling during ill'.*
winter months at various points along
the line, have practically finished then
season’s work, and most of them have
been paid off by the commission.
It is expected that'next week will
end most of the activity in this work.
Dr. J. A. Baughman, game warden,
went out to Mile 29 on the train to
day on an inspection trip.
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SEWARD MINUTE
MEN WILL MEET
NEXT SUNDAY
A meeting of the Public Safety and
Defense committee was held last
night and matters relating to the
formation of the local military unit
considered. It was decided to have all
who have signed the roll for local
military service to meet at the A. B
hall Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock
principally for the purpose of organiz
ing. It is possible, also, that a fev
minutes will be given to preliminar>
instruction.
The committee wired this morning
to Governor Strong, and to the secre
tary of the war department for arm?
and ammunition, with which to out
fit the local unit, and also for the ap
pointment of an instructor. It i*
thought probable that in the naming
of an instructor some local man wil’
be selected, as there are several whc
have seen considerable active arm\
service and are fully qualified for the
position.
BOATS AND TRAINS
The Curacao arrived early this
morning from Anchorage and sailed
for Seattle at 12 o’clock.
The Admiral Evans sailed Wednes
day night for Seward and way ports.
The Alameda is due in Juneau to
morrow.
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The Northwestern is due tonight
from the westward.
The Admiral Watson is due tomor
row night from Anchorage.
The train left this morning at •!)
o’clock for Mile 40.
TRAILS
Trails bare from Seward to Mile 52,
and poor from 52 to Kern creek. Tom
perature of 33 at Mile 52 and 36 at
Gird wood.
Chief Engineer Moon of the Cur
acao, was greeting old acquaintances j
today Mr. Moon was chief engineer
on the steamer Dora ten years ago. I
THE WEATHER
Yesterday.
Maximum .5. 42
Minimum . 36
Current . 38
Weather . Cloudy
Wind . South
.Precipitation .0.05
WEATHER TOMORROW
Stormy, with increasing winds.
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GERMANS IN BRA ILIAN
STATES REVOLT- WELL
ARM , SOME ARTILLERY
(By United b*ate* Cable)
BUENOS AYRES, Thursday, April 19. — The Ger
mans in the states of Rio Grande, Parana, and Santa
Catharina, in Brazil, have revolted, according to press
dispatches received here today from Montevideo, Uru
guay.
It is .said that the revolutionists are well armed, in
cluding some artillery.
Brazil’s censorship is very strict and it is impossible
to secure any further details.
NAVY YARD OFFICIALS DENY
REPORT OF NAVAL ENGAGEMENT
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(R» United State* Cable)
BOSTON, Thursday, April 19.—Regardless of the re
ports from various stations in this section that heavy fir
ing was distinctly heard o(f this seaboard, the navy yard
officials deny that there has been a naval engagement.
U. S. WILL OPPOSE SEPARATE PEACE
(By United State# Cable)
WASHINGTON. Thursday, April 19.—The Russian
provisional government has been given every assurance
that the United States will not consent to separate peace.
ALLIES MAY RECRUIT OWN SUBJECTS
(Bv United State# Cable)
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 19.—The bill per
mitting the allied nations to recruit their own subjects in
the United States has been passed by both houses.
HUNGARIAN PREMIER RESIGNS POST
(By United State# Cable)
AMSTERDAM, Thursday, April 19. — According to
reports received here today Tisza, Hungarian premier,
has tendered bis resignation to his government, to take ef
fect immediately._
GERMAN GOVERNOR GENERAL PASSES
<B* United State* Cable)
LONDON, Thursday, April 19. — According to
Reuter’s correspondent at Brussels, General von Bissing,
Genian governor general of Belgium, died last night fol
lowing a short illness.
SPANISH CABINET MEMBERS RESIGN
(By United State* Cable)
MADRID, Thursday, April 19.—The members of the
Spanish cabinet resigned today. Details of the reason for
their action are lacking. _
6,000 LEWIS MACHINE GUNS ORDERED
(By United State* Cable)
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 19.—The govern
ment today placed an emergency order for 6,000 Lewis
machine guns. _•_
BILLINGSLEY WITHDRAWS FIRST PLEA
(By United State* Cable)
SEATTLE, Thursday, April 19. — Logan Billingsley
this afternoon made an application to the court to with
draw his plea of guilty, made in answer to the charge of
conspiracy to defraud the government in connection with
the illicit liquor traffic in Seattle.
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