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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19
Auto Tires Getting Cheaper

Owners OF automobiles are again re-
ioicing. Tires are getting cheaper.
If you are the fortunate possessor of a
Ford your tire will cost you this year
about $l0.5O, to which must be added
$3.50, the cost OF the inner tube.
The prices Of auto tires have been
cut this time a general average Of ap-
proximately 27 per cent. Some Of the
large rubber companies claim that the
reduction was the result OF increased
output, lowered cost OF manufacture,
and the decrease in the price OF crude
rubber following the lifting Of the en-
barge by England. However, the real
cause probably lies in the fact that
dealers have been cutting prices sell
ing tires at almost cost. The action
of the dealers had demoralized the
tire market, the consumer did not
know whether he could buy cheaper
elsewhere or not, and the retailer was
not making much profit. To remedy
this wholesale cutting and consequent
demorilization, the price to the con-
sumer was reduced, the cost to the
dealer remaining the same. This les
sens the incentive for the dealer to cut
prices and tends to equalize tire prices.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19
BIG SHIPMENT CAVALRY HORSES
Train of 25 Cars leaves for Jersey City,
N. J., to be Shipped to Europe

Inland Empire horses, about 500 in
number and filling 25 cars, were started
last week on their trip from Walla
Walla to Jersey City, N. j., from where
they will be sent to France for use in
the artillery and cavalry and other
branches of the army. The animals
were purchased through w. L. Rus
sell and were inspected at Walla Walla
and Tekoa. Ten car loads were
routed from the latter place and
merged with the train leaving Walla
Walla
Mr.. Russell states that French agents
will continue their inspections in this
part of the country, and it is expected
another train load Of horses will be
ready for shipment early in the spring.
It has been estimated that 1000 horses
already have been sold to the warring
nations from this section Of the north
west and that 100000 in cash has
been paid to the farmers in return.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19
Scarlet Fever Conditions Well in Hand.

During my absence from the city last
week scarlet fever broke out in one
family in Leavenworth. In the last
issue OF The Echo it appears it was
thought necessary to close the schools
Immediately. By using every effort
possible to keep rigid quarantine upon
the family. and the detention Of those
exposed, who are now outside the city
limits, I refrained from so doing. 1t
would have been necessary TO close all
places used for public gatherings for at
least ten days or two weeks, and worked
a great hardship on the citizens. Fur
thermore, quarantine would have put
the city to heavy expense TO patrol the
city and keep children of school age at
home, which would be necessary from
the fact that parents do not cooperate
willingly with the health officer or
school board IN trying to keep down
epidemics.
When the measles appeared l warned
all parents to keep children at home
who had colds or symptoms OF the dis
ease, and many were sent home from
school with the result that some pa
rents resented the action, and many
cases of measles developed that were
never reported to the health authorities.
Investigation shows no new cases of
scarlet fever outside the family quaran-
tined since he 9th inst. Scarlet fever
incubation takes place in from two to
seven days.
J. S. Judah.
City Health Physician.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19
The DOkieS Dance

One Of the most delightful dance
parties ever held in Leavenworth was
that Of the local contingent of El Ma
baras Temple No. 90, Dramatic Order
Knights OF Khorassan, held at the
Firemen's hall, Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 16. The dance was very well
attended, the crowd select and Jolly,
and the music the best ever furnished
by local organization.
AS this dance was given in honor of
DR.. Judah, it being his birthday ami
versary, the Dokies dressed the doctor
to represent Pluto and he made his en-
trance while the orchestra was playing
He's a Devil" Considerable amuse-
ment was created by his appearance
and he was gladly welcomed by all
present. After the music ceased the
Doctor was called out on the floor, and
on behalf of the Dokies was presented
with a gold seal ring bearing the coat
of arms OF the Knights of Pythias by
Colonel Fox, who made a very fine
presentation speech.
The hall was very prettily decorated
with penants Of the D. o. K. KS, and
dancing continued uninterrupted until
two, when the crowd dispersed with
blessings on the Dokies and well wishes
for the Doctor.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19
FRUITGROWFRS PERFECT
THEIR ORGANIZATION
Representatives From Four States Meet
At Tacoma and Agree on Plan of Mar
keting NOrthweSfS Apples

From such advance information as
The Echo is able to obtain at this time
it looks as if the Tacoma meeting OF
fruitgrowers from Washington, Oregon,
Idaho and Montana finally agreed on a
plan OF marketing the fruit Of the north
western states.
Mr.. J. B. Adams of this city, who
took an active interest in the move
ment to perfect some kind Of a selling
organization, and was one OF the dele
gates from the Wenatchee Valley, wires
the Echo under date Of Feb. 18, that
the fruitgrowers organization OF the
four states above named, was harmon
iously completed. following very closely
the plans outlined at the Wenatchee
district meeting last Saturday.
The four states have been divided
into ten districts with one member from
each district which will constitute a
general organization board of control.
Clifford Chase, is the member from
the Wenatchee district. An executive
committee of three members, composed
oil Paulhamus Of Puyallup, T. c. Has
kill of Wenatchee and Truman Butler
Of Hood River, Oregon, was chosen.
These men will have the direct active
control Of the selling end of the busi-
ness and will draw a salary.
Mr.. Paulhamus, who was elected
chairman of the executive committee
of three will receive salary OF $500
per month and expenses. The other
two members will receive $40 per day
and expenses while actively employed
in the service of the association.
F. F. Roddy acted as chairman OF
the Wenatchee district delegation, and
]. B. Adams was elected secretary.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19
S1.50 Per Year
That Sinful Printer

Unobserved and unannounced the
president Of a church society entered
the composing room just in time to
hear these words from the boss printer:
Billy, go to the devil and tell him
to finish that murder" he began this
morning. Then kill William J. Bry-
ans Youngest Grandchild,' and dump
the Sweet Angel Of Mercy into the
hell box. Then make up That
Naughty Partisan Actress and lock up
The Lady in Her Boudoir'. -
Horri6ed the good woman fed from
that place Of sin and now her children
wonder why they are not allowed to
play with the printers youngster.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19
Neff Acquitted on Mayhem Charge

Frank Neff was acquitted in the Su-
perior court in Wenatchee Monday al
ter the jury had been out six minutes.
He was charged by the state with may
hem. Tho offense was committed
here last December. Neff and John
Inglis drove down from Blewett to-
gether and got into a fight while I'M
hitching in livery barn. In the fight
Neff chewed a piece out Of Inglis' ear
and also bit one OF his fingers. In the
Superior court both testified that they
never had quaneled and that they were
still good friends.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19
U. S. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
IS ESTABLISHED AT SEATTLE
The Object is to Bring the Man and the
Job TOgether-NO Fee From En-
pIOyer or Empl0ye

Formal announcement of the inau-
guration Of the Federal Employment
Bureau at Seattle is made by Henry
M. White, Commissioner of immigra-
ton for the State of Washington. The
work relating TO the new system OF
employment and distribution of wage
earners, as established by the depart
ment OF labor and assisted by the post
office and agricultural department, is
for the purpose of bringing together
the employer and the man or woman
seeking employment.
The department, through the di-
vision of information of the bureau Of
immigration has established distribu-
ton Offices throughout the country
with the view Of bettering the welfare
of the wage earners and improving
their, opportunity for employment, also
with the view of affording the employ
ers a method whereby they may make
applications for such help as they may
need, whether male or female citizens,
or alien residents. No limitation is
made by the department as to the kind
Of employment included herein, but on
the contrary it is intended TO include
all, the farmer, dairyman, fruit growers,
the railroads, and all industrial estab-
lishments. 1t is especially desired by
the department to encourage the re-
turn OF laborers to the farm and other
rural occupations. Applications will
be received from employers for domes-
tic help, male or female; also applica-
tions from owners of land desiring set
tiers or tenants.
Careful attention will be given to
the selection of applicants with view
to directing to employers only such
help as is specified in the applications.
No fee will be charged either the en-
ployer or the employe for this service.
All postoffices in his state have been
or soon will be supplied with the
necessary blanks on which employers
Of labor and those seeking employment
may make application. Blank applica-
tions may also be obtained from agents
of the department Of agriculture. The
application will then be mailed by the
postmaster to the proper distribution
Office. In case the blanks have not
vet reached the postoffices the same
can be secured on application to the
U. S. immigration Office, Seattle,
Washington. That portion of the work
which comes under the direction Of
Commissioner White will be handled
by officers Of the immigration service.
Inspector Lawrence Wood, Of the Sc
attle Office, has been appointed ts su-
pervise the work in this district. The
present headquarters of the work will
be at the U. S. immigration Office,
Smiths Cove, Seattle, Wash. 1t is
expected that Offices will soon be es-
tablished near the business section of
the city. All communications relative
to the work should be addressed to
Distribution Branch, immigration Ser
vice, Seattle, Washington"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19
Supervisor Road District No.

The value of all the gold produced
in the United States from 1892 to jan
uary l, 1914. is estimated by the U.
S. Geological Survey at $3.50, ,7o9,-
400; the value OF silver at 81, ,70o,-
SIT 800.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19

An exchange says. III Everett lays
too heavy tax burdens upon electric
light and telephone poles it may ac-
tually drive them into the ground.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19

would appoint a police judge next
Tuesday night
The ordinance establishing $3.50
bond for the city attorney was read ior
the second time.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19

Salt Lake jitneys issue scrip tickets
that merchants give to their customers
so that most people ride free.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19

Centralia-Lumber industries re-
sumed at Mayton. Little Rock, Roch-
ester and Black Hills
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19

The Centralia public schools have
put on a home industry campaign.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-19

City Health Physician.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08
BRYAN REFUSES
 CARANzA AID Mexican Republic-Wants Con- stitutional Government

WASHINGTON, May 8.-Secretary of State w. J. Bryan announced to. day that the United States govern ment would not recognize the Car. ranza provisional government of Mex ico because Gen. Carranza has so far failed to convince the administration that he would rule in the interest of the people of Mexico and not with the object of building up a dictator ship.
 The American government is de- termined that a constitutional form of government shall be in power in Mexico and that the constitution now in force shall be obeyed by the men in power.
 Representatives here of Gen. Car ranza have been urging Secretary Bryan to give the Carranza govern. ment recognition so that it could put down all opposition and establish peace in Mexico. The relations, how ever, between the administration and Carranza have been exceptionally bad Carranza has refused time and again to heed the advice given by Presi- dent Wilson regarding the recogni- tion of the rights of foreigners to live in Mexico and enjoy property rights.
 It is expected that the relations be- tween the Carranza government and the administration will be worse than ever from now on.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08
ANOTHER CUNARDER
 LEAVES NEW YORK
Pennsylvania Sails From New York With 900 Passengers-TweIve
 Cancel SaiIings.

NEW YORK, May 8-The big new Cunard liner Pennsylvania sailed from here today with 900 passengers for Liverpool. The big liner was no, delayed minute as result of the sinking of the Lusitania, and of the passengers booked on the ship before the knowledge of the loss of the sis. ter ship by submarine only twelve cancelled their sailings and remaln- ed on this side of the Atlantic. Al most all of those who cancelled their sailings were women.
 Special watchmen are stationed at the wharves of the company and all through the voyage the big ship will be watched by detectives, who are placed on the vessel to prevent the wrecking of the boat by hidden bombs. The British admiralty are also expected to take such precau- tions as are necessary to prevent a repetition of the Kinsale catas. trophe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08

PETROGRAD, May 8tThe Rus: sian offensive in the Carpathians con. tinues in spite of the desperate eff forts of the Germans to draw the Russians away by bringing on bat tie in western Galicia and by invad- ing the Russian Baltic provinces. The Russians have sent reserves from Russian concentration camps to strengthen the points attacked, but have continued the offensive against the Austro-German forces in the mountain passes that stand between Russia and the invasion of Hungary.
 German Object Fails.
 It was the hope of Gen. Hindenburg that with the sudden attack on the Russians in the Baltic and the launch ing of a powerful assault at the right flank of the Russian-Galician army that the Grand Duke would abandon his purpose of crushing his way through the passes into Hungary. He has failed, however, to divert the Russian general from his objective and the forces needed to meet the new attacks have come from central Russia from the new troops that have but recently been called to the col ors.
 Battle In Western GaIicia Continues.
 The battle along the Dunajec river between the German-Austro forces and the Russians continues and the Russians are holding the Germans
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08
BIG SLUMP 0N
 STOCK MARKET Loss of Lusitania Sends Prices T' Bottom-Governors Threaten
 To Close Exchange.

NEW YORK, May 8.-As result of the sinking of the big British lin CT Lusitania stocks went down with a thump yesterday. The news was received while the Exchange was open but the first reports.were doubted ex- cept by the insiders, who had re- ceived word of the sinking of the big ship from agents in London. The sell ing orders came in so fast when it was realized that the German sub- marine blockade was effective that it required the united efforts of the big banks to hold down the call loan rate and prevent panic.
 Conditions adjusted themselves this morning and the panic is not as pro. nounced. The board of governors threaten to close the Exchange if those selling short attempt to close in and squeeze out the profits.
 The torrent of selling orders that came on the Exchange between l and 2 yesterday afternoon was the heaviest since the opening days of the war last August.
 All stocks showed big loss at closing yesterday, but some of them have picked up this morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08
.LL0YDS' HIT HARD = 0N LOST LUS|TAN|A
Big cunarder Insured for $5,ooo, ,ooo- Cargo Also Heavily Insured
 In London.

LONDON, May 8.-The Lusitania was insured for $5,OO0,000. The boat was worth $10,OOO,OOO, besides which she carried almost full cargo of ex- press, which is very valuable and the loss on the cargo will be consider able. The cargo is also partly cov- cred with insurance and the Lloyds companies will be hit as hard by the sinking of the Lusitania as they were when the Titanic went down on her maiden trip across the ocean.
 The admiralty will undoubtedly re- imburse the Cunard line for any loss to them, as the British ships are being operated only under the direc- tion of the admiralty.
 The life insurance companies will also come in for heavy losses as many accident policies were taken out, es- pecially for the trip, by both British and American passengers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08
CH|NA-JAPAN WILL NOT FIGHT
 PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT IS NEAR

PEKING, May S.-It is reported here semi-officially that the note sent by Foreign Minister Lu Cheng- hsiang to Tokio last night will prob- ably avert the crisis that has come to China and threatens to bring the country into war with Japan. The note has not been made public but it is understood that most of the Japan ese claims have been agreed to with the exception of those that would place the control of the government under Japanese officials or would conflict with concessions already made to British or French capital ists.
 Tension In Picking Abating.
 While the announcement has tend ed to abate the extreme tension in this city, yet foreigners are greatly worried at the outlook, for no matter how the trouble Is settled the Japan ese will control the government Of China at least until the end of tho present war in Europe, when Eng land and Russia will be in position to present united front to the Mi kado.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08
MORE BRITISH
 STEAMERS SUNK
Two More Larpc Boats Go Down As Result of Activities of German
 Submarines.

LONDON, May S.-The British steamers Centurian and Candidate were torpedoed and sent to the bot tom of the sea yesterday by German submarines. The boats were off the Irish coast when attacked. The crews and passengers were given time to leave he ships and take to the small boats. The sea was as calm as mill pond.
 The British admiralty has taken extra precautions to protect the ships operating near the British Isles but have failed to provide anyy protec- tion that can be depended upon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08
Mary Pickford In "Caprice" TonieI

Mary Pickford In "Caprice" Tonight
 Mary Pickford can be seen tonight at the Orpheum in Caprice" de. lightful society comedy-dra in four parts and produced by the Famous Players Film Co. Also an extra reel of interesting and educational sub, jects. Admission 25 cents for adults and children. The same film will be shown at the matinee Saturday and at the evening show. The matinee will be 10 cents for children.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08
Washington Hears Chinese-Japan
 War Averted.

War Averted.
 WASHINGTON, May S.-Washing- tor diplomats have received word that the threatened conflict between the Japanese and Chinese govern ments has been averted and that while Japan will secure strangle hold on the government of China the full demands of the Mikado's govern ment will not be granted. The de- tails of the compromise made by the Oriental nations are not made pub lie, but it is understood that Brit ish concessions are to be protected, also Russian and French control now exercised in parts of China are to continue.
 The Japanese sphere of influence has been greatly enlarged and Japan csc officials are to have control of all of Manchuria, parts of eastern Mongolia, will have a controlling in. fluence in the central government of China and will secure the right to open up undeveloped resources of China. No more foreign concessions are to be granted. Japanese police are to enforce the laws and Japan. csc magistrates to interpret the laws.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08

QUEENSTOWN. Ireland, May B. Fully 1,500 passengers and crew of the big Cunard liner Lusitania went to the bottom when the ship was torpedoed by German submarine off Cape Kinsale. The $50 survivors have been landed in this city or at Cork and a full check has been made of the list of crew and passengers, show ing the loss at nearly 1,5OO. The first-class passengers were mostly lost as they remained on the ship expect ing it would float. The commander of the Lusitania was not given any warning, the submarine commander sending four torpedoes into the ship from a close range, one of them striking the bow, another hitting the engine room, and the big ship listed and sank in twenty minutes.
 In spite of the confusion almost all of the boats were launched, but the first-class passengers remained on the vessel expecting that it would float and be lowed into harbor.
 Many of the survivors were badly injured as result of the explosions of the torpedoes, which literally blew the ship out of the water and sent fragments of the boat in all direc- tions. Several of the injured have died since their arrival here.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08

Bombs Dropped In constantnopIe.
 CONSTANTINOPLE, May S.-The aviators of the Russian army drop ped bombs into this city today for the first time since the war started Considerable damage resulted, as the bombs hit in a densely populated sec tion of the city. Few German aero planes are on duty at the forts on the Dardanelles and so the enemies aviators had things all their own way
 Russian Fleets Bombard Bosporus.
 The Russian Black sea fleet has been bombarding the Turkish forts guarding the Bosporus. Several shells from the Russian ships land. ed within ten miles of this city, indicating that the enemy are mak- ing some headway.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08

French Offensive In Aroonne:
 LONDON, May 8.-The French troops in the Argonne forest district have succeeded in repulsing every German assault and have launched a terrific advance movement against the enemy. The Germans have fallen back for several hundred yards and abandoned their trenches. Counter assaults have failed to dislodge the French infantry, who are digging
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08
Washington Is Worried.

WASHINGTON, May 8.-As the details of the sinking of the Lusitan- ia come in the government officials are greatly worried and fear that the United States may become involved in the European trouble, as this country has never agreed to the Ger man contention that the sinking of merchant vessels was a proper mode of warfare, and especially as Ameri. cans have lost their lives in the diff ferent wrecks.
 It is now understood that 100 Americans were on the British ship
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08

day on the sinking of the Lusitania
 stating that only 65S passengers and crew were saved. No hope for any others is held out, as the sea was calm and rescue boats picked up all they could find clinging to wreckage. It is admitted that the first-class passengers suffered heavy losses be- cause they expected the ship to float.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-08

Joe Spenard, the City Express man, has new rig Joe missed an order the other day because he was not seen at distance of two miles, so he has a uniform of bright yellow color which certainly is visible at 10000 yards. It is also so loud that it can be heard further than his bell, which he rings to announce the con- ing of boats. Joe expects to get ev- erything in sight from now on.