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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
WANT DATA 0N
 WAR MUNITIONS
Government Asks for Information From American Manufactur-
 ers-Supplies Needed.

WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-Ameri- can manufacturers of war supplies have been asked by the War Depart ment for information concerning their facilities with particular refer ence to what service the United States government could expect from them in case of emergency.
 With virtually every private plant in the country taxed to it's utmost capacity in filling enormous orders from the Euorpean belligerants, ar my officials want to know whether expansion of facilities has kept pace with the demand and whether the government would be certain of source of supply to supplement the outpu, .a.& it's arsenals and armories.
 F." ordinary times the govern mel rfes produce only part of tie. .ss..y.. and ammunition for the army. Measures to strengthen the national detense during the coming session of congress are expected to result in vastly incrased demands for supplies, aside from any emer- gency that may arise. Consequently the War Department has instituted a general inquiry to take stock Of resources.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
HEAVY QUAKE IN
 CENTRAL AMERICA

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Mic, Sept. 8.-Reports from many sections in Central America show frightful loss of life resulting from the se- were earthquakes that were reported last night. A score of towns have been wiped out.
 Reports show that 1000 people were killed in the quakes. Buildings were rocked from their foundatiCI Is and broken up. killing the inhabi- tants. Many have fled into the noun tains and from the cities, seeking safety in the open air.
 The governments are sending aid to the refugees, but the American Red Cross Society has been asked to aid with food and medical supplies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
GRAND DUKE SENT
 ID THE CAUCASUS

PETROGRAD, Sept. 8 S-The Czar has announced the appointment of Duke Nicholas as commander-in- chief of the Russian forces operating against the Turks in the Caucasus region. The Grand Duke has start ed for his new duties. The appoint ment is made in order to relieve the situation in Russia, where the Grand Duke has lost the confidence of his staff generals, and of the field armies operating against the German 1nvad- CTS.
 The Czar is in personal command of the troops today, but s expected to name a successor 'n a few day from among the generals who have made excellent regulations n the fighting against the enemy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08

BROWNSVILLE, Sept S.-Gen. Funston today declared martial law along the border If Mex'co, cXtehd- ing from Brownsville to the Pacific coast, and hereafte" 'he n!.itary au- thorities are to lave full authority to deal with the invading bandits from Mexico. The action was taken by the War department, because of the frequent clashes between the po- lice of the towns along the border, and of the sheriffs of the border counties and the Mexicans in which encounters the Mexicans have almost always come off second best, and but few prisoners have been taken by the police, as they claimed that the Mexicans attempted to run or at tackled them, and that it was neces- sary to shoot.
 General Funston has a force of 5000 troops here and fully 2O,000 troops are now on the border, hav- ing been moved from Texas City,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
GERMANS READY INVADE SERBIA
Force of 3OO,OOO Men Has Concen- trated Near Belgrade Ready
 for Invasion.

LONDON, Sept. S.-The German War office is preparing for the inva- sion into Serbia. A strong force of German troops has been concentrat- ed near Belgrade for an invasion into Serbia Besides the German forces a large number of Austrian troops from northern parts of the Austrian Empire, where the loyalty is stronger than in the Slav sections, are cooperating with the Kaiser's army and are ready to beat way through Serbia to relieve the short- age of ammunition in Turkey.
 The first attack will be against Belgrade. The Serbians are prepar- ed. The crossing of the river will be made at terrible cost in lives, as the river banks have been fortified and deep trenches dug. Besides the Brit ish and French war offices have sent many army officers and large num- Der of new and powerful guns. along with big supplies of munitions to the Serbans to aid in holding back the invading forces of the Germanic al- lies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
HEARSE DRIVERS AID THE LIVING
Telephone Girls Secure Aid of Hearse Drivers to Warn People of
 Cloud Burst.

FORT SCOTT, Kansas, Sept. B. A cloud burst near here threatened the lives of several thousand people. who were saved by the quick wi. of telephone operator, who called up the drivers of four hearses. and they immediately hitched their teams to the hearses and drove like mad thru the threatened district, warning tke inhabitants to flee for safely to the high lands along the river.
 The warning saved two thousand people, who were asleep at :le time and would undoubtedly have been caught by the rushing waters Many homes were washed away and the property damage will total half 8 million dollars.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08

WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-The .ac- tion of General Funston in declaring martial law along the border is con- sidered one of the most far reaching acts in the Mexican situation. It is expected that unless the invasions into the United States stop that the troops will push across the border and arrest all armed Mexicans not attached to any organized military force.
 The military authorities are also expected to prevent the frequent raiding of Mexico by American ranchers and police officials, who no longer respect the border when pur- suing a Mexican, but follow the ban dits across the line and frequently kill them in Mexico, leaving the bod ies as a warning to others.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
ZEPPELIN RAID
 AGAIN SUCCESSFUL
Many Fires Started by Bombs and Casualties Reported as Very
 Heavy-Airships Escape.

LONDON, Sept. S.-A number of Zeppelins made a successful raid on the east coast of England last night. Incendiary bombs were dropped on several cities, with the result that many fires were started and consid- era5le property loss incurred. The reports from the coast towns indi- cate the loss of life was lar greater this time than on any previous raid of the Zeppelins. As usual the wom- en and children and non-combatants have been the sufferers not soldier having lost his life.
 The army aviators, along with the fast torpedo boats, finally drove the Zeppelins away.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08

from consular agents in England and from the American ambassador at London, and also have received by wire copies of the affidavits made by the officers and crew of the British liner Hesperian, which show clearly that the ship was sent to the bottom by a German submarine.
 What action the department wilt take is not known, but Secretary Lansing is expected to ask an explan at'on from the German fo reign office and until it is given will make no public statement.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
WESTERN RAILROADS
 WOULD RAISE RATES

CHICAGO, Sept. 8.-The officials of the western railroads will peti- tion the interstate commerce com mission for rehearing on the ques- tion of granting the roads a right to increase freight rates. The railroad officials point out the fact that with the decreased earnings of the sys- tems they are facing crisis and un- less rates are raised most of the roads will be forced to the wall
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
SWISS FILL WAR ORDERS.

Munitions are Manufactured for
 Both Britain and Germany. Geneva, via Paris, Sept. 6.-The Lausanne Gazette says the English government has recently placed large orders for ammunition, especially for shells, with Swiss factories, sup plying the raw material to the Swiss through France, and that thousands of Swiss watchmakers are engaged in making the more delicate parts of projectiles. Germany likewise has placed orders for munitions with Swiss manufacturers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
COTTON DECLARED
 A C0NTRABAND Neutral Powers Notified by Roman Government of Intention to
 Confiscate Cargoes.

ROME, Sept. 8.-The Italian gov arnment has declared cotton contra band of war and has notified all the neutral powers of the intention to confiscate all cotton cargoes which leave neutral ports after September 10th. The commanders of warships at sea have been advised of the new rule and will take as prizes of war the ships found loaded with cotton for any of the enemy countries of ItalyA.
 It is expected here that Great Bri- tain and France will follow the action of Italy and that all cotton shipments to Germany and Austria will be stopped in a short time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
WIRELESS NOW REACHES
 AS FAR AS TOLOVANAI
FAIRBANKS, S,

FAIRBANKS, Sept. 8.-The new wireless station in the Tolovana is now in operation, and, communica- tion between this city and the new diggings is possible. The station in the mining camp was taken into the district by Falcon Joslin, who expects to perfect the service 50 that the two towns can be in constant communi- cation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
TOLOVANA OUTPUT WILL
 REACH ABOUT $6O,OOO

FAIRBANKS, Sept. S.-The out put in the Tolovana district this year will be $60,000, which is consider ed exceptionally good, considering the amount of work done and the newness of the camp. Many large mining plants are enroute to the camp and will be in operation next winter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
SCHOOL TO OPEN
 NEXT MONDAY MORNING

The Valdez public schools will open next Monday. Prof Davis Is taking a census of the school chill dren in the city and under the com pulsory school law all of school age will be forced to attend the schools.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
STEAMSHIP NORTHWESTERN REACHES SEATTLE,

SEATTLE, Sept. s.-The Alaska Steamship Company's liner North western reached this city yesterday. coming south on the outside route. The boat will immediately reload and go north late this evening or early tomorrow morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
DUE HERE LATE TOMORROW.

The steamship Alameda of the Alaska Steamship company passed Skagway at $500 o'clock last even- ing and is expected to reach Cordo- va tomorrow morning, and Valdez some time in the evening.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
NEGRO CHARGED WITH RAPE IS LYNCHED.

NASHVILLE, Sept. S.-The au- thopities are Investigating the lynch ing in this city of negro charged with rape. The prisoner was taken from the police, and hung to tree. The mob then dispersed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08

The, Valdez Dock Company have been advised from Seattle that the steamship Northwestern would not leave until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
NEW MINING TOWN
 IS NAMED BROOKS.

FAIRBANKS, Sept, s.-The new mining town in the Tolovana dis trict has been officially named Brooks in honor of Alfred Brooks, the head of the Geological Survey in Alaska.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
GENERAL FUNSTON DECLARES
 MARTIAL LAW ON BORDER

FIVE THOUSAND FEDERAL TROOPS ARE CONCENTRATED AT BRowNsvI1LE-INvADNG MExICANs SEVERELY WrTH-TRooPs AUTHoRITY-RAN
 GERS HAVE BEEN KILLING SCORES MExCANs BRING AUTHORITIES WILL!
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08

Galveston and from northern bar. racks and placed in camp along the frontier.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08

Washington Gets Facts.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The State department has received reports
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08

Deputy Marshal Paul Buckley will leave for Unalaska on the Alameda tomorrow, transferring to the Dora at Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08

Harry Kavanaugh, the Cold Bay mail carrier, will leave on the Admi- ral Farragut for Iliamna.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-08
AMERICAN LOST ON HESPER|AN
 LANSING IS SEEKING FACTS

LONDON REPORTS THAT AMERICAN LOST WHEN THE STEAMER sURMARINED-AN1BAssADOR PAGE AND CON- sULAR AGENTS FACTs-AFFIDAv1Ts SHIPS GERS FILED WITH AMBASSADOR TELEGRAPHED STATE DEPARTMENT-ACTIoN DEPARTMENT DOUBT BUT WILL AWAIT REPORT SINKING
Evening journal., 1915-11-05
LATEST FASHION NOTES
from the FASHION CENTRES

n ERHAPS there is no one more
notable feature of the model
exhibited so far than the very
lavish use Of gold and silver and Of all
brilliant trimmings. When one re-
members the conditions abroad, it
seems a little difficult to understand
these ornate garments, but it is pre-
sumable that materials were already
too red when the war began and what
ever else one may doubt, we certainly
are called upon to admire the pluck
Of the Partisan designers and dress
makers and the way in which they
have kept at work in spite of the most
discouraging and heartrending condi-
tons. Undoubtedly the most sumptu-
Gus materials have been sent largely
to this side Of the sea. They have been
designed for the Parisiennes, but they
win not be worn by them to any
extent. The brocades and other ma
terials are many Of them really regal in
effect, and besides that, there are the
most wonderful gold embroideries.
gold trimmings and arrangements Of
gold and silver that produce most
brilliant and marvellous effects. For
evening wear and even on many Of
the afternoon costumes, gold APP
pears in embroidery, If it is not woven
on the fabric itself and wherever one
turns, whatever costume one is seek
ing, there are insistent evidences of the
favor shown for everything that IS
bright, scintillating and brilliant.
This is the month Of the dressmakers
openings. AT an important one Of the
week we're seen many really magnifi-
cent models and among them at least
three out of FIVE gave evidence Of the
tendency referred to. An evening
gown is composed entirely Of black net
and silver lace. further enriched by
shoulder straps Of jet and jet orna-
ments. A wonderful gown from Worth
is of black chiffon. the bodice draped
over silver lace relieved by pink silk.
An afternoon gown of dark brown
kittens car cloth and chiffon velvet.
shows a Jacket of the cloth, richly em-
broidered in the brown with touches
Of gold, and the wide, curved belt also
is embroidered. Even otherwise eX-
tremely simple gowns give evidence OF
the tendency, and often, one sees a
girdle with a bit of gold embroidery
on a serge costume, or a street suit with
revers and cuffs embroidered with
silk enriched with gold or with silver
thread. Jet is most luxuriously used
on evening costumes and we may look
for a great deal OF brilliancy in one form
or in another
For everyday occasions, for the
simple, afternoon gown and for the
irocks Of the younger contingent, serge
is almost a ubiquitous material; II IS
combined with taffeta, it is combined
with faille and 1t is combined with
satin. but it is serge or gabardine
nevertheless in eight cases out OF ten.
September is always the month OF
the school girls, for their needs are
the important ones. A very charming
frock which will shortly be taken to
one Of the most fashionable boarding
schools, is Of taffeta with serge. The
skirt is of the silk. straight and gath
cred, with three circular lounces Of
the serge. The bodice shows raglan
sleeves OF the silk with long gauntlet
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Shocking has grown in favor week
by week, until il has become a really
important element in the autumn
fashions. This little dress shows it
used most effectively and as a matter
Of course, any form Of the work and
any preferred stitches can be used.
The dress is one OF the one-piece sort
with raglan sleeves and the fulncss is
held at the waist line by means Of
belt. Ii is a very simple little dress
% make and any mother who can sew
4 straight seam will be sure of success
Raglan sleeves are the easiest in the
world Tor they require no fitting and
he dress hangs in long straight lines
With the front edges hemmed. Here
is made Of light weight wool crepe
and the collar and the cuffs are OF
.atieta, with the belt Of patent leather.
II would be very pretty made from
'otton crepe or from one of the fall
pnghams or indeed from any Of the
washable materials, while it also is
sood Tor challis, alhatross and the like
he pattern allows all seams and gives
hso, the perfect basting line.
Mothers who are preparing for the
AUTUMN school days will be sure 10
Ike this little dress Il is a very
simple and easy one to make and
since the pattern gives both the
FASTING line and the seam allowance
,utting is much simplifed. The plain
bodice combined with the full skirt
makes a notable feature Of the fall
ashions. For the bodice portion.
.here,are only the shoulder and under.
arm seams TO sew, while the sleeves are
stitched TO the arm-holes. The plaits
n the skirt are laid on indicated lines
nd joined to the bodice beneath the
vide belt which serves as effective
trimming. In the picture. the dress
is made Of light weight plaid wool ma
terial with the collar, the cuffs and
belt Of tafeta; the combination is an
excellent one. but there are Of course
many Others that would be equally
charming. Plain material is pretty
with the trimming OF plaid or Of CON
trasting material. Later, serge or
gabardine would be handsome with
trimming Of broadcloth.
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the white satin with the chemisette,
taking care to place the back edge on
the fold. If you would like the collar
Of the serge with only the lining of
white. you can leave the pattern
intact and cut exactly as shown in the
diagram. This new improved pattern
gives all the seams and also the
basting-line, consequently you cut on
the outside edge of the pattern and
mark through the line of tiny perfora-
tons near each edge for the basting-
line. Diagram No. II shows the pieces
numbered as they are to be put
together.
After laying the pattern out and
pinning into place, mark all the per-
forations and the notches with tailors
chalk, then cut out. following the edge
of the tissue, and next, mark the per
forations and the notches all through
to the under side with the tailors
tacks, which have been described in
previous lessons. After pulling the
two pieces apart, you will be ready for
the work of making.
Form backward turning plaits at
the waist line in each front, and again,
from the shoulder edge, by folding on
the lines Of single perforations and
tapping the folded edges over to meet
the double perforations. Basic into
place, then stitch fiat, close to each
edge. Form a forward turning plat
in each side-back in exactly the same
way, folding on the single perforations
and tapping to the double perforations.
If you have decided on the white col
lar, sew to the neck edge before you
take another step, and in either case,
line the collar from the upper edge to
the perlorations at the neck or second
row below those indicating the basting
line. To insure the hared effect that is
so fashionable, you must attach bones
or serpentine wires of the correct
length at the center back and at each
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the braid over carefully and stitch on
both edges. Place the sleeves in the
arm-holes, with the notches together
and the single large perforations at
the shoulder seams and haste carefully
on the line Of tiny perforations, taking
care to hold the sleeves toward you,
for by doing that, the slight fulness
will be disposed Of and the sleeves will
be easy over the shoulders. Trim the
seams off neatly and bind with the silk
binding, then turn up under the gown
and tack into place on the shoulder
and under-arm seams. Finish the
two portions Of the chemisette. Lap
the right side over the left with the
large perforations meeting and ar
range under the fronts OF the gown,
with the neck edges Of the gown at the
medium size perforations in the chemi-
settle, and the large perforations in
the center front of both, meeting.
Tack to position under the trimming
from the upper edges to the double
perforations, but leave free below
those perforations to be Tapped and
pinned or hooked into place. Lap the
right side Of the gown over the left,
with the line Of large perforations
which indicates the center front meet
ing and haste into place. To finish
as it is in the picture, tack to position
under the trimmed edge to convenient
depth for opening and finish with but
tons and buttonholes as shown in the
picture, or close with braid ornaments,
loops or in any way that you may
prefer
If you do not like the feeling of the
wool against your skin and would
like a lining, cut very thin silk exactly
like the outside and basic carefully
under your material before you begin
the process Of making, but be very
careful to choose such thin silk as will
mean no possible bulk.
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Join the backs to the side-backs
above the extensions, then turn the
extensions on the back under on the
perforations, which always means on
those Of medium size, and lap over the
side-backs to meet the perforations
in those portions. Basic carefully
into place and Join the edges under
the plaits. Then basic the shoulder
and under-arm seams with the notches
exactly meeting and sew on the basting
line, or the line of tiny perforations you
have marked one half an inch within
the edges.
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TOLD By MAY MANTON

edge of the collar, between the lining
and the outside, and take care that
these bones extend only from the per-
forations at the neck edge to the ones
on which the collar must be rolled over.
To make the dress as it is shown here,
with the silk braid finishing the edges.
you must cut the hens off at the front,
and do this Just one-half an inch
beyond the medium size perforations
which indicate the inturn. If you are
making a plain dress, with stitched
hens, turn the edges under on the
very tiny perforations and again on
these medium size perforations and
stitch the hens.
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eject. Here, too, the chemisette is
shown with the material, but for the
effect illustrated, you must cut it OF
white satin. therefore the diagram for
the chemisette is useful only to show
how to place on the cloth. One of the
novel features of the gown is found in
the collar which really is an extension
of the back. To make it Of the white
satin as it is here, you must cut the
pattern through off the back through off
on the second line of perforations below
those which indicate the seam allow
ance. Then, in cutting, allow the
seams on the neck edge of the collar
and on the back and lay the collar on
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with bands Of black silk braid, while
the chemisette and the collar are of
white satin, but as a matter Of course,
it can be copied in any chosen material,
and whatever the material, the pro-
cess Of making will always be the same.
In diagram No. !, the gown is shown
laid out on the serge forty-four inches
wide As that material has neither
figure nor nap, the back and the side
back can be laid in reverse ways, which
accomplishes a genuine economy, but
If you have chosen a material with up
and down, as broadcloth or a figured
fabric, it will be necessary to use more
material and to reverse the position of
the back in order that all the pieces Of
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TO MAKE IT

that is to be made in tailored stvle
Apply silk braid over the front anc
the neck edges, and stitch on eacl
edge and if you have made the collar
OF the white satin, carry it around over
the seams which join the collar to the
back, for it will make a prettier finish
than if the seam is visible.
The sleeves may be made with single
or double points over the hands. II
you like the double points, cut open
on the line Of three perforations found
in each point. If you do not the
points and like the sleeves which ter
inmate at the wrists, cut off on the
cross lines of perforations. Close the
seams and take care that you meet
the notches exactly and that you
haste on the basting line. Stitch care
fully and press the seams open. Bind
each edge with the silk binding, then
turn the seams on the lower edges Of
the sleeves up on the right side, haste