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Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
.LAbEREE TELLS
 0F COAL DEALS
Alaska Northern Promoter Testi- Res That Frost 0ickered
 With ouggenheims.

Chicago, March 1i.-O. G. La beree, former receiver of the Alaska Central railroad, and pro- moter and president of the same line when it was reorganized as the Alaska Northern, testified to- day in the Matanuska coal fraud cases that he was once a part ner with A. c. Frost, then presi- dent of the Alaska Central, in the railroad and the coal lands of the Matanuska, and he knew that Frost at one time was negotiat- ing with the Guggenheims re- garding the coal lands.
 Laberee said Frost tried to sell the coal lands to the Guggen- helms and that his agent in the matter was Charles Sweeney, a mining millionaire of Spokane who had a pull with the Guggen- helms and with George J. Gould J. P. Morgan and Charles Wat kins. Laberee said he owned one coal claim in the Matanuska but aban- doned it voluntarily because he foresaw that there was going tC be trouble and scandal over tn, MatanuSka coal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
JUDGE CHANGES THE BOUNDARIES
Places Part of Copper Center Dis- trict in Charge of knik
 Commissioner.

At the request of a large num- Der of prospectors and miners on the Nelchina river. tributary of the Tazlina river, an order has been made by the district court cutting from the Copper Center recording district and adding to the Knik recording precinct, that part of the former district be- ginning at the mouth of the Nel- china river. thence on a direct line running north and west to he divide and along the main divide to Davis creek as heretofore.
 By this new order the Nelchina river and all it's tributaries will be in the knik recording district. while heretofore it has been in the Copper Center recording dis trici.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
SERv|ANS BURN
 TURK VILLAGES
Causing FrightfuI Suffering and Loss of Life Among Women
 and Children.

London. March ii.-The Serv- ians are destroying the villages around DurazZo. thus causing frightful suffering and the loss of life among both women and chill dren.
 The Greeks are maintaining a blockade along the coast of AL bania and are preventing the re- victualizing of Turkish towns. The blockade is causing some friction with European powers, whose boats are engaged ill run ming the blockade and selling the goods at fancy prices to the suf- fering Turks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
DEMOCRAT COM.
 TO VISIT ALASKA
National Lawmakers May Get First Hand Information
 Many Favor Plan.

Washington, D. C., Mar.:n 1 l.. = A joint committee of both houses of congress may visit AiasSH next summer if plans announced here by members of the Democratic congress carry through. |. ;s hoped in this way [, s", f"St hand information.
 The many conflicting reports, the bitter animosities which have been shown among the Alaskans gathered here from al! sections of the territory, the fact Una: it would be a nice julkcL;ng trip and real desire to visit T coun '. try said to be so rich ih reso.!r . ces, has determined the me'nb"rs to endeavor to get iirs! hand in formation.
 The plan is looked upon With disfavor here, as it may tend to delay Alaskan legislation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
0STRANDER GETS
 PLENTY 0F HELP
outheastern Aiaskans ard Seattle Judges Will Aid Cordova
 Attorney.

Friends of J. Y. Ostrander, of CordOva, who is now on his way
 to Washington. D. c., asking for
 the appointment of judge in the
 First or Third judicial divisions, claim for their candidate that h"
 has secured strong endorsements
 from business men in Juneau, where he formerly lived and also
 the endorsement of all the judges
 of the superior court of King
 county, Washington.
 Ostrander also secured the en- dorsement of the divisional com mittee of the Democratic party
 and is now on his way to the cap itol city to present his endorse
 ments and 10 urge his own ap- pointment.
 Robert w. Jennings, of Juneau, is a candidate for the judgeship in the First division. but he is
 meeting with strong OppOsitiOn from men in his division, notably John Cobb, who is now in Wash ington to object to the appoint mcnt and also to assist ill the fight against Cheney as alinnal, rnmmitte erman.
 It has b cen said that Jennings
 and OStrandrr may trade diNls- ions. Jennings coming tn the Third and DstranIrr taking Ju- ncau.
 Major Strong. i, il understood, is for Edmund smith. formerly i of Valdez, but now of seattle, and i smith also has strong Seattle en- ; dnrSrmrnI>. strong objections will be made against any of the three men. as all have enemies
 who will fight tu the bitter end to prevent their appointment, and failing in that will make d fight in he Senate to prevent rnntlrma- ton.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
Senator Henry French Hollis.
Major Cum is in New Field.

Major Clum, formerly pOs1mas- ter of Fairbanks. has entered the newspaper game. The new en- Ierprise of he Major is the DaI- Ky Advertiser. a publication of a high standard located at Clinton, la. The son of Inc former post master has worked on he paper, which boasts d circulation of = 900 in aa city of 35.0O0. and is Iu be a partner With his partner in he new enterprise.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
SALMON DAY.

Today is salmon day and in ev- cry hotel on the Pacific coast and on every steamer plying the nor ihrrn waters and along the Paci- lie coast il will be observed by the serving of meals in which the salmon will prcdominate. The day was decided upon by the cOm- nlercial bodies of the western states in order tO draw attention lu he salmon. which constitutes one of the great natural resour- rrS on the Pacific seahoard.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
MORE EPOST0FF|CES
 FOR DEMOCRATS
Third and Fourth-class Postmas- terships May be Taken From
 the Civil Service List.

Washington, D. G.. March r. The present administration is contemplating the taking from the civil service list the third and fourth-class postmasterships in order to make room for Demo- crats who are cIamoring for of fees and who have flooded the city, coming from all parts of the country demanding office for ser vices rendered in the recent cam paign.
 President Taft, just prior to his leaving office, added many post offices to the civil service list.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
NOT
 F0R M'C00MBS
Democratic National Committee Refuses Appoint
 ment From President.

Washington, D. c., March h. William McCOombs, chairman of the Democratic national commit tee, today refused the appoint
 mem rendered him by President Wilson as ambassador to France. The decIinatinn does not come as
 a surprise to the politicians here, as it was understood that he wished an appointment in the cabinet where he might continue
 to hold his finger on the Demo- cratic national party, and felt
 much peeved about his turn down.
 He also feels that he is financial
 ly unable to take the position at
 Paris as the salary IS S17,500 and the expenses are about $200,O00 a year.
 The ambassadors to European posts will have to be selected from iu rich Democrats.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
SCHOOL ELECTION
 0N RESERVATION Three Members to be Chosen From Reservation and One From
 Valdez.

The school board of the Res rrvation have appointed E. B. Spiers, G. B. Smith and Joe Bell as judges of election for the school trustees for the coming year. The election will be held al the Bunnell building on the Valdez dock on Tuesday, April ,. The Reservation will elect three members and the city of Valdez elects a successor to Charles Will cox, the present treasurer.
 The retiring board on the Res rrvatiOn consists of w. Fl. Cas- well, Robert Ferguson and Judge John Lyons.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
WIRELESS RECORD
 IS ESTABLISHED

ke>west. Fla. March | Tine wireless operator here was m communication with tha station at Cairo. Egypt. a disla,:re of 1000 miles. This eStabl shes record fcI long distance.
 The station at keywest is gov ernnent oNoned and ore Cf the largest on the Atlanti" craSt.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14

Senator Hollis succeeds Sena- tor Henry Burnham, who is we'll known in Valdez and Alaska, as he visited this section with Sen ator Knute Nelson some years ago and at one time was largely ln- ierestcd in Nome mining prop critics.
 No reason is given in the dis patch for the election of a Dem ocrat from New Hampshire and il. must have come about through a combination of Democrats and progressives, although there is a remote possibility that the Re- publicans assisted the election ns a Democrat. On joint ballot the Republicans had 222 votes and the Democrats 203.
 Senator Henry French Hollis.
 Senator Hollis is lawyer, fl years old, and was the Democrat : il. candidate for governor in 1902 and 1904 and was defeated on both occasions. ell is considered very wealthy, having large invest ments in banks and insurance companies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14

FOR RENT-Six room house on tHobart street. Apply to Lieut..
 Weeks at the Road Commission office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
DEMOCRATS WIN
 ANOTHER SEAT
sieary Hollis, of New Hampshire, Elected Senator From Green
 Mountain State.

Concord. \. H., March il.-- Henry Hollis. Democrat, was elected senator from this state to- day after long deadlock in the state legislature.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14

FRESH FISH just in from down the suund--black bass. herring, red snapper. trout and halibut at ihe Valdez Cafe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14

The Panama Canal al lhe Or pheum tonight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14
Easter Millinery

Arrived on the Sampson. A fine new and up-to-date line of East
 rr millinery at Harvey's Toggery.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14

FURNIsHED ROOMS with or without board. Ibex House. Key stone Ave. Mrs. H. Sharts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14

If you want all the news all the time. read the Prospector.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-03-14

Reinke. expert repairer. at the Valdez Drug company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24

are being forced into service as sol
daderds"
The streets of the city at night are
practically deserted and innumerable sub
terfuges are resorted to by workmen to
escape the drafting agents clutches.
The methods of warfare of both rebels
and federals have ceased to shock the
people of the country, although they have
not been altered. In some cases prison.
ers are being killed and in others they
are recruited into the ranks of their cap
tors The war in the state of Morelos
is Unchecked, many regions being de-
scrihed as scenes of slaughter by those
recently passing through.
Conditions In the capital of Morelos are
quiet but the city is none too well gar
risoned and the drain made on the local
arsenal by the commanders in the field
has greatly depleted the military stores.
From the Austrian legation there was
sent out today to all Austrians a cir
cular urging them to cooperate with the
German and other European colonies IN
organizing for defense. In this circular
1t is stated that the troops in the city
are so few and the likelihood of upris-
ings against foreign residents so possible
that the legation deemed il wise to adopt
defense measures.
Accompanying the circular was another
issued by the Germans detailing the plan
of organization. Men who served in the
German army have been given commands
and will direct affairs. The Germans
have fair supply of rifles and ammuni-
tion and two machine guns.
The Americans have made no systematic
attempt TO protect themselves, the dis
position of the majority appearing to be
to trust to General Huerta and his forces
or to luck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24
Tyrrel Coufers With Wilson

Washington, November 23.-Sir Will
liam Tyrrell, private secretary to Sir
Edward Grey, the British foreign sec
retary, had a brief conference with
President Wilson tonight at the White
House. He declined to reveal the sub
Ject discussed, saying it was personal
and private.
Sir William has been here several
weeks and on account of the illness of
Sir Cecil SPRING Rice, has Interested
himself considerably in the Mexican
situation. 1t became known that to-
nights conference was his second with
the President and that on the first
occasion he had a frank talk on Mex
lean affairs. This interchange of views;
is believed to have the friendly under
standing between Great Britain and the
United States concerning the policy to-
ward Mexico.
The British government has Indicated
not only to. the Washington admins
tration but to the Huerta regime that
it is warmly supporting the policy of
President Wilson.
1t is known that the confidence of
the Washington administration in ul-
timately forcing the retirement of
Huerta is based largely on the friend
ly attitude of the great powers abroad,
who are declining to assist the Huerta
government financially or otherwise.
Just when the next move in the sit
uation may be expected is conjectural
There is a disposition in some quar-
ters to think Washington wishes to
learn more of the intentions of the
new Mexican Congress and some per-
sons conversant with affairs thought 1t
not improbable that the situation would
remain unchanged so far as this gov
ernment was concerned for several
days.
Except for a few dispatches telling
of the situation around Juarez, no tel
egrams of Importance were received
today at the state department.
Henry Lane Wilson, former ambas-
sador to Mexico and critic of the
administrations policy toward the
southern republic, delivered a paid lee
ture on Mexico tonight at theatre a
stones throw from the White House
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24
Federals Flee from constitutionaIists

Ell Paso Tex. November 23.-General
Francisco Villa, commander of the con-
stitutionalist forces, returned to Juarez
from the south at II o'clock this morn
ing with so men and reported that the
federals after a brief battle last night
fled from the constitutionalists below
Terra Blanca, % miles south of Juarez.
General Villa said his battle line ex-
tended for four miles at a point below
Terra Blanca and that the federals were
in retreat Villa said a federal troop
train came up in the night, but that the
federals when driven back boarded their
train again and left for the south.
The principal fighting that has been Il
feature of the northward advance of the
federals took place Friday evening near
Samalyuca. 30 miles south of Juarez,
when rebel scouting party of 100 meh
under Rodolfo l.. Fierro moved to attack
a party of federals who had detrained
there According to Fierro, who accom-
panied Villa to Juarez this morning, the
Huerta troops had unloaded two cannon
from the train, which was the leading
one of eight carrying the federal SOL
diers northward
'"Fhey turned their cannon on us when
we We're several miles away" said Fierro.
I'VE had no artillery but kept moving
toward them. My men were not mounted
but they did not hesitate a moment to
go against the enemy, who outnumbered
us greatly. Imagine our surprise when
we got within mile of the train to see
the federals reload their arms and back
Down the track. No member of my COM
mand was killed or. wounded by the fir
ing"
Il have placed my army in position
about IL miles south of Juarez," said
General Villa today. ''The extreme right
wing rests at Bauche on the Mexico
Northwestern railway u miles from Jua-
rez. The extreme left is at Mesa, 13
miles from here and on the Mexican
Central railway. The front extends for a
distance of IL miles between these two
points.
Between 5000 and 6000 men--cavalry, in
fontry and artlllery-are camped along
this line, which has been fortified with
the cannon l took from the federals at
Torreon and Juarez. The country in
that section is hilly and admirably fitted
for defense
THE story that am planning to evacu-
ate Juarez is absolutely false" continued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24
LITTLE EXPECTED
IN COTTON MARKET
Exchange Will Be Rather
Tame-Will Be Broken
By Holiday

New Orleans, November 2s.-The cotton
this week and will be broken by the
holiday Thursday. 1t is hardly to be ex-
pected that any great amount of busi-
ness will be done either this week a in
the next 10 days, because of the pending
annual crop estimate by the department
of agriculture. This is the most impor-
tant influence now overshadowing the
market. The figures will be issued at
o'clock, Friday afternoon. December r.
according to an announcement from
Washington yesterday. The trade has
been under the impression all along that
the estimate would come out on Decem-
Der 8, which is the date of the next CEN
sus bureau report on ginning
This next report on ginning is consid-
cred highly important because it will
partly be the basis for the crop esti-
mate of December u. 1t will carry the
crop down to November 80, Sunday and
it is probable that private estimates on
ginning may have some influence on the
market this week, although such esti-
mates can hardly be of D. hard and fast
nature.
Weather conditions will be closely fol-
lowed this week because of their effect
on the winding up of picking and ginning.
Many sections of the belt are sending
il word that another week of favorable
weather would be allowed them to COM
plete the gathering of the crop Contin-
ued favorable weather would lead to bear
ish estimates of ginning and might work
against the market to some extent. At
the same time, it must be pointed out
that weather conditions can hardly have
much effect on the size of the crop they
will merely determine whether the crop
remaining in the fields is to be gathered
quickly or slowly.
Many of the more important crop esti-
mates from private sources are already
in, but there are some yet to come and
this week may see them. With the trade
SO thoroughly interested in the govern
ment's guess, private figures will be of
great interest, and many have something
to do with the daily swings of prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24

of the Birmingham district, of its great
natural resources, its mammoth industrial
plants and its splendid citizenship. He
said that since he had had the oppor-
tunity to mix and mingle with its oiti-
zens and view its great resources he was
of the opinion that all had not been told
and that Birmingham was destined to
grow in greatness.
Referring to the order of which he was
the head he related many of the Incl
dents that had occurred during the %
years of it's existence. He stated that
fraternal insurance not only brought men
together in the bonds of friendship, but
that it provided insurance at rates that
were within the reach of all, and that
by the proper and sensible management
the members were fully protected. He
told Of the gradual extension of the order
through the United States and Canada,
and said at the present time it was en-
ioying an unprecedented era of prosper
ity AT the conclusion of his address he
was given a great ovation. The benedic-
ton was pronounced by DIR. Younger and
the meeting was brought to a close.
Mr.. Root will leave today at noon for
TupelO. Miss,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24

the constitutionalist commander when
| do eXacuate it will be only because fed
eral bullets drive me out and that is
highly improbable. l have left my army
y miles outside the city. so that Z can
give protection to families living here and
across the river.
ION the result of the battle that may
be fought soon below here rests to a
great extent the fate Of the revolution
In Chihuahua. If the federals win they
will have to fight us again but if we
win," and here Villas eyes sparkled, 1--WE
will leave them in such shape that they
will not be able to recuperate."
Villa declares reinforcements are COM
ing to join his army from the east, the
west and southwest, and that his ranks
will be increased 1900 or 800 men in a
few days. He says the federal troop
trains were within Is miles of Juarez
yesterday afternoon when they caught a
view of his rebel army coming out to
meet them and retreated, how far south
he does not know. If battle Is fought
Villa means that it will be fought where
his army now is located south of Jua-
reZ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24

Continued From Page One)
cept for Carranza's promise to enter
tain the people of Magdalena at ball
Preceding the dance there was BAN
Quet with speeches praising Carranza.
$4,000 In Army
How large General Huerta's army is
at present is not Known but the last
official report placed the number at
$4,000. The campaign of drafting into
service individuals. of all stations and
rank has added, according to- unoffi-
cial statements at the palace, 80, ,000
But 1t Is certain that no such mum :.
Der as this is under arms, as the gov
ernment has had difficulty for some
time past in obtaining guns. Men are
more plentiful than arms and General
Huerta is looking forward anxiously
to the receipt of rifles purchased
abroad. A large Japanese consignment
should begin to arrive here about Do
cember l.
The army levy has caused something
Ike panic among men and women of
the lower classes, since even women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24
Huefta Attends Bull Fight

Mexico City, November 23.-General
Huerta attended the bull fight today. Ac-
companied by only two members of his
staff, but guarded by a score of detec-
tives, the President entered the bull ring
where 10000 persons had gathered to see
Gaona, Mexieos greatest matador, in
augurate the season.
General Huerta occupied box close to
the arena. The band played the national
hymn and the people rose to their feet,
but there was no cheering. The President
left after the killing of the fourth bull
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24
H. Weinstein

Funeral services over the remains of H.
Weinstein, aged 6S years, who died Fri
day in a local infirmary, were conducted
Yesterday morning at II o'clock from
Shaw & Sons private chapel. Interment
followed in Knesseth Israel cemetery. The
deceased is survived by two daughters
and four sons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24
Deaths and Funerals
Connie Bagwell

Connie Bagwell, the 3-months-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Bagwell, S2s Berry
street, West End, died at an early hour
Yesterday morning. Funeral services over
the remains will be conducted from the
residence this afternoon at o'clock. In
terment will follow in Forest Hill ceme-
terry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24
MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF
WATER SWEEP OVER PLAINS

near here today by the breaking of the
Lyttle lake dam of the Abilene Water
company, but, though a torrent 12 feet
high was precipitated on the surrounding
country, 1t soon spread over the plains,
and so far there has been no reported
loss of life. A Texas and Pacific pump
house was destroyed by the flood. anG
there was heavy damage to telephone and
telegraph wires
Work was begun a few hours after the
accident on a temporary dam, for there
is but four weeks water supply for the
city in the auxiliary lake.
Recent heavy rains are thought to have
caused the 200-foot break in the dam. The
loss Is estimated at $4,000. The dam was
built In 1898. The lake was one of the
few large bodies of water in Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24
BurwelI With Jackson National

Jaehson, Miss. November 28-(Spe-
clal- stephen l.. Burwell, cashier OF
the Bank of Lexington, has been elect
ed cashier of the First National bank
of jackson, succeeding Robert Young.
Trust company. Mr.. Burwell is a grad :
iership of the Merchants Bank and
Trust company. Mr.. Burwel is a grad
-uate OF Millsaps college in this city;
mas been in the banking business sew
erai e years ana married Jackson girl.
the daughter of oliver Clifton. mavor
OF jackson two or three different
terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24
KILLED WHEN AUTO
STRIKES DOG IN ROAD

Meridian, November 23.-J T.
Wright was instantly killed and Mr..
and Mrs. L. F. Fluker and their 5-year-
old baby were badly hurt today when
their automobile turned a double SOM
.ersault after striking a dog. The ma
chine rolled down an embankment
The accident occurred three miles east
of this city