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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31

LONDON, March 3l The leading newspapers here assert that the resig- nation of Minister of War Seely and the assumption of the portfolio by Premier Asquith is the most adroit political move in the history of En- gland and was the only move which could have saved the Liberal party from certain defeat
 Sentiment here is strong against the army officers who resigned and refused to obey the orders of their superior officers, and even the oppo- nents of the Irish Home Rule bill re sent the efforts of the military branch of the government attempting to dic- tate the policy of he administration.
 Severe punishment is expected for the officers of the Belfast and Dublin regiments who left their posts and returned to England when they were informed that they would have to put down any rebellion in Ireland.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
OPERA SINGERS
 CAUGHT IN CRUSH
Friends Gather to Bid Bon Voyage !: $. q: ~ .t .t y and the Crowds Cause Injury
 to Several.

BOSTON. March 31.-several mem bers of the Boston Opera company were injured here today by the crowds of friends who gathered at the pier to see them off on the big ocean steamer
 The crowds became unmanageable and pushed and crowded until num- Der of the members of the company were hurt. For a short time it was feared that many would be crowded overheard, but the police arrived and prepared to turn the hose on the crowds to prevent them coming near the string piece.
 The company finally sailed for Flu rope with several of the leading sing CTS left here to follow on one of the next boats after they have recovered from the injuries received in the crush.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
ksQu|7A RGs|6N6::
 FROM PERMANENT
To Take Charge of War Department, Where Conditions Are Very
 Unsatisfactory.

LONDON. March 31.~-A sensation was sprung here today when Premier Asquith announced in the Commons that he had resigned his seat in Par liament so as to take charge of the War department. as those entrusted by the ministry had been false to their trust and to their duty and therefore he himself would take full charge of the department and suc- ceed Colonel Seely.
 The announcement caused consid- erable of stir. the members of the government party chering the premier when he made the announcement, while the opposition hissed
 Asquith will stand for election from one of the Scottish districts ill a few weeks after he has strengthened out the tangle in the war department and he expects to be returned to the Commons in less than month.
 The condition in the war department has not improved and many of the officers of the army and navy are op- enly rebellious and say that if called upon to fight the people of Ireland they will resign and quit the army.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
SENATOR LEWIS
 AIDS CANAL BILL
tors Fighting Repeal.

WASHINGTON. March 3l. Senator James Hamilton Lewis, of Illinois. today defended the administration Ca nal tolls bill from the attacks of til" enemies of the measure.
 Senator Lewis declared that tn" United States was bound by all ilS traditions to repeal the section of the bill which violated the treaty rights of other powers: that Ameri ca never had and never would vio late its treaties because of any sci fish gain and that the only gathers by the exemption of tools were the hlg American shipping industries.
 The western senators are fighting the repeal. claiming it will destroy Pacific coast shipping. which must be given exemptions because of the more drastic laws under which American ships operate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
GEN. VILLA NOT:
 MEETING SUCCESS
Believed That He Has Met Reverse At Hands of Federal Garrison
 In Torreon.

JUAREZ, Mexico, March 3l.Word received here today from the rebel forces commanded by Gen. Villa, now investing the city of Torreon. neid by the federal troops, gives the in formation that the rebels have been unable to dislodge the federal troops and that in the assaults they have lost many men.
 General Villa is becoming desperate and is preparing for general as sault on the federal positions. The distance from his base of supplies has caused Villa much inconvenience and he is anxious to take the city at once.
 The federal force at Torreon has been strongly re-enforced and Provis- ional President Huerta is determined that the advance of the constitution alsts shall be stayed at all costs. The flower of the Mexican army is quartered in Torreon, only two regi- ments of regulars remaining in Mexico City. It is the work of the seasons fighters of the administration that has stopped the victorious advance of Villa ..
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
Ra|||!|aD TELLS
 tA[ASKA'S FUTURE Predicts Win Become Greatest Fro- ducer of Mineral Wea'th-eio
 Aoficu'ti;ra' Country.

SEATTLE, March sl.--secretary of Commerce Reddeld addressed a large number of Democrats of this city, who rendered him reception The, cabinet officer stateY that It was high time that the lid be taken aff of Alaska and its resources ana ;bat ,hc neonlp of the north he allow ed to open and develop the country
 In picturing the future of the ter ritory after the completion of the Alaska railroad the Secretary of Com rnerce said tha, the territory would nroduce all the coal neded for the Pacific ,coast states, would become larger gold producer than any state ,n the union and would furnish tre- mendous amount of copper; it's fish would feed the world and the agricul~' rural possibilities warranted the be- lief that several millions of people could support themselves on the farm products. ....
 The. secretary was given a rousing reception upon the completion of his address.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
PRESIDENT 1 I. WORKS
 :0N ALASKA ROUTES
Expected to Announce the Engineers Who Will Take Charge of the
 Work in Alaska Very Soon.

WASHINGTON. March 31:--Presi- dent Wilson is spending considerable time Investigating the proposed routes for the government railroad in Alaska. All the available maps and data collected by the many govern ment parties that have surveyed or reported upon Alaska have been col slected.
 It is believed possible that the pres ident will announce the route to be taken by the government road before naming the engineers who are to have charge of the work are named.A
 The names of the engineers who are to superintend the building of the government road will be announced in the next ew days. is the report given out today by close friends Of the administration.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
q" t''" Hr'f : Municipal Railway Pays.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 31.-The Geary Street Municipal Railway is one of San Francisco's best paying investments. Its accumulated earn ingS now amount to $263, ,240. accord ing to figures given. out here today. The road began business in Decem- Der. 1912. The Union Street Line, since it came into possession of the city, shows earnings of just about one-half of that of the Geary Street Line This is considered remarkable by city officials, as the Union line is less than half the length of the Geary street line.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
Kk|SERS BROTHER
 NOW \ N: ARGENTINA i|| #
'.." it,. 5f." ~. v ifr; Country Are pesired-Is Given
 Bio Welcome.

BUENOS AIRES, March Sl. Prince Henry. of Prussia. a brother of the German Kaiser. reached hera today on a visit to this country. The prince was met by the president or the republic and the big governmen; flee, fired royal salute in his hon or.
 Prince Henry was taken from the German liner and transferred to the presidents yacht and later taken to the palace as the guest of the Ar genuine Republic.
 The way from the wharf to the pal ace was lined with troops and thou sands of people cheered the prince and the president as they rode through the streets.
 The German government is deterln ned that the trade relations of the two countries shall be improved and have sent the brother of the reigning emperor to Argentina as mark of special favor,
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
BAIL SURE
 PtSsiA HOUSE TODAY
:" x, y Administration Expects to Pass the Bill With a Big Majority-oppo- 'f.e s- s
 sition is Badly Beaten.

WASHINGTON. March 31.-The' vote on the bill to repeal the ex mp75; :; ,ton granted tp < Americap r. i eoasting. vessels will be :. .feEeea e1 a.l to yole M some: time today. according to the reports, of the administration leaders in the '. In spite z; of the t etfor,s ia of the mem-, :, bers of congress representing Pacific coast states. the vote will be against them. Congressman Underwood. who, opposes ;. the m rspsal. N m .,r has refused tee.. aid the qppeppeats. g tha tp, adm.nistraT. dm :tioa, and a! will y,els a aagaalhsf the re- peal but will not fight the blll.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
BANK CASHIER ROBBED HIMSELF
Bank Lost sso,ooo and Cashier Claim ed Bandits Held Him Up-
 Frameup Don't Work.

GALLATINE, Tenn, March 31 The police today arrested Mayor William Brown, who is also cashier of the To- cal bank of this city and charged him with having stolen the money himself,
 Detectives sent here by the Bank CTS Protective Association soon be- came convinced that the robbery was the work of someone familiar with the inside workings of the bank and upon investigation found that Brown had made many alteratiofs [ in the books, and following these clues they soon found that the robbery was the work of the cashier to cover his stealing of years.
 The arrest caused a sensation. as Mayor Brown was one of the best known citizens and exceptionally pop ular
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
ENGLISH MMGRs)
 THREATEhSTRkE
Unless Present Rat: of Wage i. In- erea.ssd4-6emaSasa -16S n; as a M;Sn'ii1mnu.m M;S'ii1n .r
 wage wss, Tor M M;Ss;erl::: ;ss;:l::

LEEDS, England, March 3l.--One hundred and fifty thousand miners will go out on strike on Thursday pn- less their demands for a minimum wage are granted before thst time.
 The miners are we'll organized and prepared to fight. for months if need es to secure the 3. lnsrssass l11s ,1.. 1n " wages desired. They claim that some of the men are woefuMy underpaid and do not receive enough to keep body and soul together. Troops are arriving here to protect the property of the mine owners and the operators claim that they cannot pay better wages than tAe P. P..esssent B {; scale unless they raise thee pr4cs of coal
 t.,
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
JACOB SCH|FF ID
 BE GOVT. BANKER
New York Banker is Offered the Gov- ernorshp of Government Regional
 Banks and He Accepts Job.

NEW YORK. March 31.President Wilson has rendered the position of governor of the regional banks to Jacob Schiff, the New York banker, and he, has accepted the governorship and will retire from active business to take the lead in the government banking system.
 It is now definitely known that twelve regional banks will be estab- lished, of which one will be at Port land, Oregon, and one in San Fran cisco.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
0|t: k1NG- ADDS
 ID HIS ESTATE Fought for Years to Secure Trappers Ground for His Game Preserve
 -Finaiiy Successful.

MALONE, N. F., March 3l.--A leg al battle lasting for the paat 24 years was ended today when John D. Rocke.7, e, feller ..s, secured ita the trapping grounds owned, by Lamora, a.. .trapper. >,. who refused to sell his rights and prevent ed the oil king from adding the trap ping grounds to his game preserve:
 Ipjnpcticns> and counter iniunctions and law suit after law suit was fought by both sides in an effort to secure the sale and retention of the ground. The son of the, dead trapper today sold to the oil kina for a handssuse
 .'tE,
 price. j.. .,......>.s .~> ':.+
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31


 FL PASO, March 31.-The rebels in control of the city of Juarez just across the border, are maintaining the most strict censorship of all news from the front and this is taken by the newspaper correspondents and American military authorities as an ,s indication that the rebels under Gen, vil,a have been badly defeated, Here, tpfore when the rebels have been vic .toEious, Gen. Villa has never exercised publicity,., but for. the past week no has been made public. ...
 A report in this city states that Gen. Benavides, one of the best gen, erals of the. rebel army, has been killed and that the tederals have driv- en the rebels from Escalon and back to the Rellano pass, where they are making a desperate resistance. An other report states that the line of communication between the rebel ad- vance posts and the base of supplies at Chihuahua has been cut by federal troops and that Villa has been forced to weaken his front in order to pro tect his long line to the base of sup plies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
RED TAPE AIDS
 THE FIRE DEMON
Customs Officials Refuse Permission to Fire Fighting Crew to Aid in
 Distinguishing Flames.

BRUSSELS, March 31.-The Bel gian customs officers on. the French frontier have been warned to use more common sense and less red tape in the future The ,rebuke, was the result of fire in the village of Les Ballons. Fearing that the whole place would be swept, the mayor tel ephoned an urgent appeal for assist ance to the fire department of the French town of Wattrelos, just across the border The Frenchmen respond ed promptly with their motor engine, but on reaching the frontier they were stopped by customs officer. In vain they protested that they were going to a fire, but, after consulting with his colleagues, the officer flatly refused permission to them to cross with the engine. as they were not provided with the required motor tourists li- cense."
 While they were arguing, the fire, which was only 100 yards from the frontier. was spreading. but finally the officers compromised by allowing them 10 string line of hose across the border, the engine remaining on French soil. After an hours hard work they extinguuished the flames, received the thanks of the mayor and returned to France
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
|kAR|P0]sA l! LEAVES. ...
 THE SPIRIT CITY. - ~f.-, Has 16 Passengers for Vaidez-Boat Was Repaired After Going on the
 Rocks at ElIamar.

SEATTLE, March 3l.-The stean, CT Mariposa left here last night fo. Valdez and other Alaska ports. The big liner has a good sized passenge: list for Southeastern Alaska port. and for Cordova, Valdez and Seward
 The following passengers left fo' Valdez: Thomas Mcdonald. Fraah Ohlburg, Miss Wilson, Miss Walter |, IT.. J. Devinney L. liennington. I Wick, Ed. Olegard. P. Hale, Jack olson. l.. Lizeros, $. Peterson. |. Larson.
 Fort Iaisculn: c. Tobeock. Richar,l McNally, Marcus Davis.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
MANY ARE IDLE
 DOWN IN JUNEAU

JUNEAU, March S1,-The city au- thorities have issued another warn ing to workingmen in the states not to come to Juneau, as from 500 to 500 working men are now out of em- ployment in this city and no work is in sight for them. The warning has been autographed to Seattle and other. Pacific coast cities from which most of the men are coming.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
Seeking Heirs to $50,O0O.

SANTA ROSA, Cal, March 31- Search is on today for relatives in Ireland of James Dalton, who recent ly died here, leaving $50.00O estate. Dalton declared that he had not heard from any of his relatives in 40 years, but directed his executors to locate the heirs and see that they get their inheritance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
KN0WLANOS' ATTACK
 BROWNING INSULT

WASHINGTON, March 31--Presi- dent Wilson today told callers at the White House that the attack made yes terday upon him by Representative Knowlands. of California, was the crowning insult that he had been subjected to since he had entered pol itics
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
s~.,,.,.N sl, rs{' H'k tsptcN REACHES:
 .assu, THt;:. SPIRIT CITY

SEATTLE. March yl.7-The steamer Sampson. of the Admiral Line, reach ed. here today. from Alaska bringing of.passsngers. The boat. will leave for the north on the 9th of April and the company have alresdy sold out the accom,uodat tions of the steam- er.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
REPUBLICANS TO.
 MEET TOMORROW

DETROIT. March 31.--Michigan Republicans were gathering here to- day to attend the opening sessions of the state central committee call ed some e1 weeks ago by ,chairnan i /. Alex Groosbeck, of Detroit. There were informal committees today to com plete details for tomorrow's program.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31

!, T. J. Devinney. the mining sngi neer. is returning passenger on th,. Mariposa. Nr, Deyinney has been tv San Francisco to purchase mill fo,- the Three-in-One property near sb- |CliN.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
FRENCH I 'EXP[ORER:'
 1AkfS,l0ht TRIP

B BlQ!9RDEsAlN1X. !9 France. March s1.-- :, Emile Gentll, the great, French ex77 pioFeE. who spent much. time ii .ths wiids of the Congo. died here today after s g lopg Illness, His death yass ysaass que. q to disease contracted in .gf the fever stricken districts of the Congo
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31
0,--l 'NE- - .'l '7 Congressional Fight Opens.

LEONARDTOWN, Md, March 31.-- Robert w. Wells. of Prince George County, today opened his campaign for congress against Representative Frank c. Smith.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31

:, Some men are. living ordinations ot the existence of U fool killer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31

Love maketh a light heart; also s
 dark parlor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-31

The steamer Latouche brought 900 tons of Hz1tish- 'Coalu,nbia coal yester--1 4ayy..T '
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06

denies reports to the effect that he
has not been any too careful about
keeping early hours for. the Brewery
City mill However, his refusal to
box has brought a storm of comment
along pug row."
Coupled with these rumors was the
announcement made yesterday follow
ing a conference between Nate Lewis,
manager of White; Harry Pollock,
Welsh's business leader, and Tom An
drews, promoter of the show, to the
effect that Welsh has decided to come
in at catch weights for White. In view
of Whites statement, made in the
presence of three local sporting writ
ers last week, that he would permit
the title holder to weigh in at what
ever weight pleased him best, Walsh's
announcement did not cause a ripple
in the local camp.
Andrews started the discussion by
asking the managers to decide upon
q referee. Lewis left 1t to the club,
and the matchmaker picked Harry
Stout. Pollock suggested Duffy, but
Andrews insisted that Stout was the
clubs official arbiter. Welsh's mana
ger refused to give his consent, but
asked for a day or two to think it
over. Andrews says Stout will be the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The northwestern storm has adj
vanced from Oregon TO western North
Dakota. causing rain or snow in west
ern Canada and on the north Pacific
coast and higher temperatures as far
southwark ana southeastward as Ok
lahoma and Illinois. The northeast
ern low is disappearing beyond New
England and has been attended by
light precipitation in the ST Lawrence
valley and the northeastern portion
OF the lake region. Fair weather has
prevailed elsewhere. The crest OF the
southeastern high is over Tennessee
and the upper Ohio valley, and an
other area of high pressure and some
what lower temperature is central
over Washington and Oregon. The
continued eastward movement of the
North Dakota storm center will be at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN
Flood stage. HgL ~
River Forecast

River Forecast. ,snrs
For 4S hours: A falling 40
in the Mississippi will continue
below Dubuque to Muscatiho'
All the news AL tns
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06
WELSH EXPECTS
AN EASY VICTORY
Is Not Even Taking His Coming
Battle With Charley White
Seriously.

Chicago. H., Nov els Freddie
Welsh taking his 10-round fight with
Charley White seriously?
Some 800 fight fans were asking this
question at Forbes gymnasium yester-
day afternoon when the Englishman
again refused to don the gloves for
training exhibition. but satisfied him.
self by wrestling with Dick Wheeler,
a reformed boxer, now an actor, and
shadow boxer.
The champion explained his action
in that he has been in training for
three weeks for bouts with Matty
Baldwin and Ad Wolgast and is afraid
OF going stale He claims to be ready
for the engagement right now and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06
ROCK ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Davenport teams battled in in 1906
ended in tie, 0 10 0.
The records of the two teams this
season follows:
Rock Island, Z; Alumni 0.
Rock Island, 80; Aledo, 0.
Rock Island, O; Rockford, 81.
Rock Island, SO; Ottawa, 0.
Rock Island, 70: Monmouth, o.
Rock Island, 27; Princeton, Z.
Total-Rock Island, 236; Opponents,
%.
Davenport, 115; Galesburg, o.
Davenport, 10; Burlington, o.
Davenport, 81; Cedar Rapids, o.
Davenport. 81; Dubuque, o.
Davenport, 7; Clinton, II.
Total-Davenport, 216; Opponents.
II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06
DAVENPORT HIGH SCHOOL.

er of the Chicago TinX, was admitted
by Harry Ackerland. the vice Presi-
dent Of the Chicago Nationals.
1T is true that negotiations are on
for the sale of the club to Weeghman,'
Alderman said, but am not in a po-
sition to discuss the matter authorita-
lively at this time"
will you retain your interest in
the club if the club passes over to the
Federal league magnate?" he was
asked.
Il think l will retain it," he replied.
There is no reason why / should sell
it. l am satisfied with my invest
ment."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06
ADMITS WEEGHMAN WOULD
BUY CHICAGO NATIONALS

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 6.-That ne
gotiations are pending for the sale OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06
Man %. Elected in Utah.

Beaver. Utah. Nov. 6.-Final returns
in this county show that John r. Chris
ton, 80 years old, has been elecS
county attorney. He is n democrat
and believed TO be the oldest practic.
ing attorney in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06

pounds at 8 o'clock. Pollock REFUSED
to do this and Lewis asked him Wna
Welsh would like TO do about the mai
ter. Pollock said catch weights, anf
the argument was settled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06

third man in the ring.
Next on the program was the weight
The promoter limited that in view of
the original articles Welsh should live
up to his contract and weigh 1873
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-06

The last game the Rock Island and