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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
CORRESPONDENTS LOCATING ALASKA
 ROAD F0R PRESIDENT AND SECRETAf
WASHINGTON INDICATE NO DECISION HAS YI
 BEEN REACHED CONCERNING LOCATION OF RAILROAD l
 PRESIDENT HAS REQUESTED MORE DATA AS TO COSTS.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Secre- tary of Interior Franklin K. Lane has conferred with President Wilson con- corning the Alaska railroad. After the conference Secretary Lane is re- ported to have stated that negotia- tions were under way with the own CTS of both the Copper River and the Alaska Northern railways for the pur- chase of their lines, but that only one road would be purchased at the pres ent time. He said there was much doubt as to which one of the exist ing roads would be purchased.
 Secretary Lane is also reported to have stated that President Wilson desired more figures as to the cost of construction of the roads. their main tenance and operation and the resour- ces of the districts which they would serve. The engineering commission Is now preparing the additional re- port requested by the president.
 It Is asserted that Secretary Lane
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
TuAW TEST|F|ES
 0N OWN BEHALF
Trial Attracting Crowds and Predic tions Made That He Will Not
 Be Convicted.

NEW YORK, March 11.-Counsel for Harry K. Thaw, on trial for con- spiracy in escaping from the Mattea- wan asylum by bribing an official, has won an important point and the ac- cused will be permitted to take the stand and testify as to his sanity at the time when he escaped from the asylum.
 The trial is creating intense inter- est and the court is crowded to capac- ity with women predominating in the audience. The report that Evelyn Thaw was to appear and give evl- dence in the case attracted such a crowd today that it was necessary for police to clear the entrance to the court.
 It is predicted that Thaw will es. cape conviction on the charge of con- spiracy and that the present trial will assist him in proving his sanity to the court.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11

LONDON, March 11.-To offset the German offensive movement began yesterday near Dixmude, the Allied forces delivered a tremendous blow against the German positions north of LaBassee which resulted in the capture of a town commanding the road to Lille. The capture of the town is regarded by the British war office as the most important strategic gain made during several weeks as it will weaken the hold of the Germans and compel them to evacuate LeBassee.
 Germans RepuIsed At Dixmude.
 The German offensive near Dix. nude in an attempt to break through to the coast of France was repulsed with heavy losses. North of Dixmude, by counter attack, the Allies succeed ed in capturing a number of German trenches.
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members of his crew were permitted to see the last of their ship as she was thrown into the air and the sea strewn with wreckage. The steam CT which had been sighted while the Frye was being unloaded proved to be a British steamer. The passengers and crew of the British boat were talk en off and the steamer sunk in the same manner as the Frye
 Captain Kiehneof states that the Eitel Fredrich sunk three boats on Kaiser Wilhelm's birthday. January 27, the American bark Frye being one of them. Since the sinking of the Frye the German cruiser has de- stroyed three British, three French and two Russian boats in the south Atlantic. Captain Kiehneof declares that the captain of the Eitel Fred rich informed him that he had re- ceived orders to destroy all cargoes destined for countries with which Ger many was at war regardless of the
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
YELLOW RACES
 THREATEN TROUBLE.
lice Protection From the Chi nese Gunmen.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-The Japanese and Chin SC citizens in this city are in an open state of warfare as result of the boycott ordered by the Chinese Six Company against Chi nese buying goods manufactured in Japan or sold by Japanese in Amer. ica. Serious conflicts have already occurred and the Japanese Associa. tion has asked for police protection.
 Prominent Japanese importers as- sert that the Chinese merchants have hired gunmen to enforce their order preventing Chinamen from dealing with Japanese, and that their lives have been threatened. The Chinese Six Company operates stores in ev. cry large city in America where a Chinese colony has been allowed to establish itself and the boycott will be nationwide. If the company is able to enforce it's decree by appeal ing to racial prejudice it must result in the financial ruin of nearly every Japanese merchant in America, as the Japanese have been acting as import CTS for the Chinese.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
STRIKERS SUING
 CHEMICAL C0.
Want Damages for Injuries Inflicted By Hired Gunmen of Factory
 At Roosevelt.

ROOSEVELT, N. Y., March H. Twelve strikers who were injured in the clash here between the deputies employed by the American Agricul, tural Chemical company and the strik, ing employees have started suits against the company for $1,O0O each for damages.
 On January 19 the guards of the
 any fired on the strikers, claim ing that an attempt was about to be made to destroy the company's plant at Roosevelt. Three persons were killed outright and scores injured by the fire of the deputies. A searching federal investigation of the shooting resulted in nineteen of the company's gunmen being bound over to the grand jury for trial on the charge of manslaughter. It Is believed that other suits will follow as the relatives of the victims of the gunmen are sure to seek satisfaction in the courts for large sums if the present suits are favorable for the plaintiffs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11

WASHINGTON, March 11-Captain Kiehneof, of the American bark Frye, which was sunk by the German aux Hilary cruiser Eitel Friedrich in the south Atlantic ocean on January 27, has given an interview as to the sink. ing of his ship.
 He states that when the bark was overhauled by the German cruiser the captain of the cruiser ordered him to unload by throwing his cargo of wheat into the sea. Captain Kieh- neof refused and the Germans began preparations for sinking the ship and ordered the crew of the Frye into their boats. Capt. Kiehneof then re- alized that the Germans were pre- pared to carry out their threat and the dumping of the cargo into the ocean began.
 While the work of unloading the Frye was in progress the smoke of a steamer was seen on the horizon and the German officers, declaring they did not have time to wait for the car. go to be unloaded, ordered the off cers and crew of the Frye transferred to the Eitel Fredrich and placed dynamite in the hold of the Frye.
 The German cruiser then sailed for the steamer, the smoke of which had been sighted, but had not gone far when the explosion on the Frye took place. Captain Kiehneof and the
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
CARRANzA ASSISTING FOREIGNERS
 10 COAST FROM CITY 0F MEXICO ASSURES PRESIDENT DOING ALL IN HIS POWER TO SAFEGUARD INTEREsTs-DENIEs CHARGES AGAINST
 GEN osREeoN-ExPEcrs BATTLE WITH GEN. VILLA

City. It is denied that Spanish and French Catholic priests were impris- oned for refusal to leave Mexico as further time has been granted them in making preparations for leaving the country.
 WASHINGTON, March 11.-Private advices from Mexico City state that President Carranza is anxious that all foreigners should leave the city in view of the approach of General Vil- las army. Preparations are being made to resist Villa and it is believ- ed that Obregon's forcess will destroy the city before evacuating it to the enemy
 Reinforcements are reported to have been sent from Vera Cruz to assist General Obregon to drive General Za- pata's men out Of Xochimilco, the source of Mexico City's water supply. General Obregon has also announced that relief stations will be establish ed In the city where supplies will be distributed to the poor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11

VERA CRUZ, Mexico, March H. President Carranza has replied to President Wilson's note protesting against conditions in Mexico City and the treatment of foreigners there by General Obregon.
 The reply of Carranza is concilia- tory and comments President Wilson for warning American citizens to leave Mexico City. He also states that all foreigners should leave the city as conditions there are necessarily bad owing to the water supply having been cut of.
 President Carranza informs Presl- dent Wilson that every facility Is be- ing afforded Americans and other foreigners to leave Mexico City and to safeguard their interests in the country during their absence.
 Carranza reiterates denial of the charges of brutality which have been made against General Obregon. com manding Carranza's forces in Mexico
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
GOUlDS HAVE LOST
 MISSOURI PACIFIC
Kuhn, Loeb Co.,, of New York, Dust Gould Faction From Control At
 the Annual Election.

ST. LOUIS, March 1.-The control of the Missouri Pacific railroad sys- tenn was lost to the control of the Goulds at the annual election of off cers here yesterday. Kuhn, Loeb Co.,, of New York, are now in control of the railway systems in which large portion of Frank Jay Gould and King dom Gould's fortunes are invested.
 The election came as 8 surprise to the former officials, who anticipated no change in the directorate. The Kuhn, Loeb Co. had quietly secured the necessary number of proxies from shareholders and when the test of strength came the Goulds and their followers were dropped from the board.
 The Missouri Pacific system con- sists of the Missouri Pacific railway and the St. Louis. Iron Mountain and Southern railway, with total mileage of 7,284 miles. The company operates in Missouri, Kansas. Nebraska, Colo rado, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Tennes- see and Illinois. The earnings of the roads for the twelve months ending June 30, 1914, were $62,241.679; prov iding a net income Of 19.119,S07 over operating expenses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
Will investigate At Once.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Presi- dent Wilson, after conference with Secretary Bryan this morning, ctated that the action which the United States would take against Germany for the sinking of the American bark Frye would depend upon the search ing investigation which would start immediately. The officers and crew of the Frye, as we'll as the officers of the German cruiser Eitel Fred rich, have been summoned to appear and give testimony regarding the de struction of the vessel.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
ILLINOIS ID HAVE
 EIGHT HOUR LAW

SPRINGFIELD, H., March 11.-Me- dill Mccormick, the Progressive lead CT, has introduced resolution pro- viding for an eight hour day for wo- men in this state. It is predicted that d tremendous fight will develop over the bill as has been made in Ore gon and Washington. The supreme court of the United States recently upheld the Oregon law limiting the work of women in factories, laundries and stores to eight hours.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11

office has posted bulletin stating that strong German force is being grouped between Konigsberg and Til sit to attack the Russian army ad- vancing on East Prussia from Kovno. German endorsements are also being withdrawn from the Mazurin lake dis trict and are being sent to the Nie- men country.
 Battling Northeast of Warsaw.
 Heavy fighting is reported along the upper Mare river, northeast of War saw, near Ostrolenka Reinforcements are being sent from Warsaw to sup port the Russian positions. The Ger mans are reported as delivering a
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
President Considering Action.


 WASHINGTON, March 1.-The State Department is considering what action to take regarding the sinking of the American bark Frye by the German cruiser Eitel Fredrich in the south Atlantic on January 27. The sinking of the Frye is regarded as the most fragrant breach of international law which it is possible for one na- tion to inflict upon another.
 Count von Bernstorff, German am- bassador to America. called on Sec retary Bryan immediately after he had received word of the Eitel Fred rich's arrival at Newport News, but no report of the subjects discussed has been permitted to leak out. The German ambassador appeared to be worried over the new complication which had arisen through the action
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has asked Attorney General Greg if authority exists whereby Presid Wilson could spend more money t was appropriated by congress in der that one of the existing rd could be purchased if desired. I understood that the government offered the bondholders of the Ala Northern $35O,OO0 for their road. l
 Secretary Lane is reported to h declared that the question of wh3 CT the railroad would go from H water to interior Alaska from east or west side of Prince WilS sound hinged on what part of k Alaska coal fields could best bel veloped first, the cost of construed maintenance and operation of the roads. .~
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
AMERICAN CAPTAIN TELLS OF SINKING 0F FRYE

of the officers of the German cruiser.
 It is believed that the Eitel Fred rich will be forced to intern as she is in a foul condition from her long cruise in the southern waters without being drydocked and British and French cruisers will be waiting for her should she attempt to leave New port News
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
Bad Roads In Champagne Country.

PARIS, March 11.-Active fighting is reported from the Champagne country, where the Germans have started an offensive movement. The roads in the district are impossible for heavy artillery.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
EiteI Permitted To Repair.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-It is an- nounced that the neutrality board has recommended the granting of permis- sion to the German auxiliary cruiser Eitel Fredrich to make repairs at New port News. If the permission is granted the cruiser may remain in the American port indefinitely so long as
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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
FAIRBANKS MAN
 WITH BISHOP ROW|

Fairbanks exchanges state that Gu
 H. Madara was sent from Fairbanl to Panama Crossing to meet Bisht Rowe and accompany him from tn. point through interior Alaska. Re Molony, of Valdez, accompanied Biz op Rowe as far as Tanana CrossiS and then turning upriver went X Chisana and is expected to return Valdez at an early date.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
Fort Batteries Fire SIackening.

PARIS, March 11.-Latest advices from the Allied fleet bombarding the Dardanelles report that the concen- trated smelling of the warships on the forts is gradually reducing the batteries in the forts. It is believed that the forts are short of ammuni- tion or that the guns have been dis placed as the firing from the forts has slackened.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11

heavy artillery fire on the Russian positions.
 Fighting Along PiIiea River.
 Russian troops are reported to have crossed the Pilica river in southwest Poland and are advancing on the Ger mans holding the railroad town of Radomsk.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
M 'ADOO WILL PART
 WITH HIS APPENDIX

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Secrei tary McAdoo is suffering from an at. tack of appendicitis and will be oper' ated upon today. The physician{5 state that owing to his robust consti5 tuition that no danger attends the OF.
 eratiOn x
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11

Russian Grodno Advance Fails.
 BERLIN, March 11.-Advices from East Prussia state that the Russian army operating from Grodno had been unable to pierce the German lines
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11

near Augustowe as reported from Berlin. The dispatches state that the Russian attack in North Poland is 
 Fighting Northwest of Przasnysz.
 Fighting northwest of Przasysz has favored the Germans and the Russians have been forced to give ground. Fighting along the western battle line is reported as desultory except in the Champagne country, where the Germans are reported as having se- verely defeated the French and re- covered the ground lost during recent minor engagements.
 The Petrograd Report.
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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
ARE BOUND OVER
 ID GRAND JURY

The United States marshal's office has received word from Cordova that Commissioner A. J. Adams has held Robert Baney and Frank Lewis over to the grand jury for burglary.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11

First Young Thing-"Don't just dote on Shakespeare?" Se| Ditto-"I adore him. Our club his School for Scandal last n1 and 1t was perfectly lovely"
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
Steamer Watson In Seattle.

SEATTLE, March 1.-The steam CT Admiral Watson reached Seattle last night from Alaska. She will sail again on the 18th and will make the trip to Kodiak.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
ALLIES CLAIM IMPORTANT GAIN NEAR LILLE

osIToN NORTH OF RAssEE REGARDED MOST STRATEGIC TAKEN IN SEVERAL MoNTHs-eERLIN REPORTS RUSSIAN 40. VANCE FROM kovNo IN EAST PRUSSIA cHEckEo-HEAvY ER-eERMANs REPORT SUCCESS IN CHAMPAGNE COUNTRY.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11
GERMAN CRUISER TIME TO WAIT FOR UNLOADING OF CARGO OF wHEAT-wAs ANXIOUS MAKE RECORD
 ON kAlsERs BIRTHDAY-MANY SHIPS SUNK

nationality of the ships carrying the goods.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-11

The Petrograd Report. PETROGRAD, March 1.-The war
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-16
Less Than week
LEFT SWELL
WAIALEE FUND
Automobiles viii Be Used to
Take Gifts to Boys Indus
trial School Wednesday

Next Wednesday at latest, the fund
which Is to provide real Christmas
tree and holiday celebration for the
$50 boys at the Industrial school at
Waialee will be closed. The earlier
contributions are received the better.
This morning blue envelope mark
ed Christmas Tree Fund, Waialee, .
was left at the Star-Bulletin office
on behalf Of Garden Austin. Enclosed
were two silver dollars.
Donations.
G.. p. Castle $40
Garden Austin ................. 2
Total ................. $12
Members of the new industrial
school commission are not going to
confine the Christmas plan to the boys
school, A Christmas tree will also
be arranged at the Girls Industrial
School
I'VE want the young people Of both
institutions to realize the Christmas
spirit, said one of the commissioners
today. I'VE plan to close contribu-
lions for the boys school next We'd
nesday, but will continue receiving
money and apply 1t for the girls tree.
1t is a plan that deserves to open the
generous purses of the community"
Mrs. A. l. Andrews. who has been
appointed a committee of one to take
charge of the Christmas celebration,
reported today that Circuit Judge
Whitney already has received about
$50 towards the fund.
Judge Whitney Is Pleased.
"A lot of people are answering nobly
to the call for funds" Judge Whitney
said, "and II looks now as II the first
real Christmas celebration at the in
dustriaI school will be distinct sue
cess"
The Judge added that as many Of the
members of the new industrial schools
board that can get away will visit the
school next Wednesday and assist IN
the celebration. The dinner will be
cooked at the school and the institu.
ticn will furnish large quantity OF
nuts, oranges and candy for the boys.
The money In the fund will be used
for the purchase Of suitable gifts for
the inmates and the gifts will consist
largely of clothing. It Is planned to
have a roll call of the inmates and
as the boys names are called they
win come forward and receive their
gifts. A lot Of extras" for the dinner
win be furnished from the fund.
At least two automobiles will be
required to convey the gifts AMI other
things to the school, and Mrs. An
drews requests that persons desiring
to furnish machines communicate with
her at her home, or with the Star,
Bulletin. M -
.sNho will play Santa Claus at tie
celebration?" Judge Whitney was ask
ed today.
'Oh, / don't know" he laughed. i
suppose we will ask DR.. c. B. Cooper
to do it,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-16
FOLLOW.UP
TO REVIVALIST

The members Of the executive COM
mittee of the Browne Curry eyangelistic
campaign and the pastors of the CO.
operating churches met at the Y. M.
C. A. at noon today to plan the fol
low-up work of the campaign.
It was reported that more than 10t0
cards were signed at the various eve
ming meetings by persons desiring to
take higher stand in Christian life,
and these will be distributed among
the various pastors according to the
church preference expressed.
Three hundred cards were signed
by students at the afternoon meetings
and these will be turned over to the
pastors and to the school authorities.
The report of George Waterhouse.
campaign treasurer, showed that $517
was received in collections. A state.
ment of finances will be published as
soon as all bills are paid. Nothing
was given for publication regarding
the amount of the gift given Messrs.
Brown and Curry.
1t was reported that there had been
a great demand for the Brown-Curry
song books, a large number having
been purchased by local organizations
and churches. Fifty were donated to
Oahu prison by the eyangeiists.
A large Bible class for men is to
be formed, and an organization meet
ing will be held at the Y. NJ. c. A. at
1880 o'clock next Monday evening.
Paul Super viii preside. Rev. A. A
Ebersole, associate pastor Of Central
Union, viii teach the class.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-16
NATIONAL GUARD HAS
FOUR ARMY SERGEANIS
BUSY TRAINING MEN

With Sgt. Stanley Satterwhite, I'd
Infantry, U. s. A., who has ben de-
tailed as sergeant-instructor to the
Cd Regiment, National Guard of Ha-
wall, Gen. Samuel l. Johnson left yes
terday afternoon for Hawaii, where
he will remain until December %.
Sgt. Instructor N. G. Maddux, o. s.
A., win remain on Hawaii, so there
will be two regular army men there
TO train troops Wednesday Sgt. Har-
nv A. Brown, Cd Infantry, U. S. A,
left for Kauai, where he will be sta
toned, and Sgt. August Weitzel has
been on Maui for some time, so the
National Guard now has four SER
geants from the United States army
for training the men.