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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
GARY STEEL TRUST
 FAV0Rs ROOSEVELT
Believed that Big Interests are To Launch Boom to Secure Him
 Republican Nomination.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-It has be- come known that the Gary Steel Trust recently gave a secret dinner in this city at which a majority of the guests were Republicans, with Col. Roosevelt as the chief guest of honor. The affair is being widely discussed as it is believed to indi- cate that the big interests are about to launch boom to secure the Re- publican nomination for Roosevelt.
 The guests who attended the din- ner have refused to divulge the mat ters which were under discussion but it is said that several Republican leaders who were advocating the can didacy of Gov. Whitman for the presidency have experienced a change of heart.
 Leaders who talked with Roose- welt here assert that he will refuse to have any connection with the Re- publican party unless it is definitely understood that Roots name should not be allowed to go before the Chi cago convention.
 It is hinted that Gov. Whitman is possibility for the vice-presiden- cy but he has announced that under no circumstances will he allow his name to go before the convention for the office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
RUSSIAN MINER DIES IN
 FAIRBANKS SALOON FIRE
HAsB7 sALOFF, RUSSIAN FOUND IN RUINS OF CALIFORNIA SALOON, WHICH WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE RE-
 sULTING LIGHTING SYSTEM BUILDING WAS LARGEST ALASKA DEVOTED SALOON BUSINESS BUILT Al" WHTTE-NORTHERN HOTEL

FAIRBANKS, Dec. 2O.-The Cali fornia saloon building here was de- stroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, despite the eEorts of the fire depart ment. The fire was discovered at 3:3O o'clock in the afternoon and the building, which covered half block, was in ruins in less than one hour. The California was the largest build ing in Alaska to be devoted to the saloon business.
 The California was built during the summer of 1904 by Al White, who came to Fairbanks, from Val deg. It had changed ownership sev- eral times during the past few years and was owned by Andy Mckenzie when destroyed. The building and stock of liquors are total loss.
 The fire was caused by a defect in the gasoline system with which the building was lighted, and had gained headway before the de- partment arrived on the scene.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
TO MAKE
 TRIP INTO THE ARCTIC

CHICAGO: John Borden. the mil lionaire sportsmen of Chicago, is said to be planning to take trip into the Arctic next year along with Capt. Louis Lane, on a whaling and trad ing trip. Borden is big game hun ter of note and wishes to engage in the hunting of polar bear, and has been much interested in the publish ed accounts of Capt. Lanes meeting with Steffansson, and his story of the experiences of his party. Borden and Lane are planning to leave Seattle for the north in April, and Lane is al- ready making preparations for boat to replace the one he sold to Steffans- son.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
RObbER KILLED REVOLVER DUEL
Driver of Seattle Laundry Wagon Was Prepared for Holdups-
 Kills One, Captures One.

SEATTLE, Dec 2O.-John Woelfe and Claude Tripp, both skilled me- chanics, attempted to hold up and rob the driver of laundry wagon late Saturday might, but met with a determined resistance from the driv- Ter. In the revolver duel which fol- lowed the refusal of the driver to hold up his hands Woelfe was killed. The driver also captured Tripp and turned him over to the police.
 Woelfe had lived in Seattle for some time and had wife and two children. His wife has been sick for some time and the physicians fear to inform her as to the real reason for her husbands absence.
 Tripp has refused to talk regard ing the robberies which they are be- lieved by the police to have commit ed. It is believed they are the same men who held up and robbed the dri- yer of New Supply laundry wagon two weeks ago and secured between $50 and $60 from the driver.
 Both men are reported to have had steady work as machinists and were each earning $3 per day, and were regarded by their employers as steady and honest men.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
AMERICAN REPLY
 SENT 10 AUSTRIA
Secretary Lansing Says It Will Be the Last Unless Austria Ac-
 cepts Responsibility.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec 2O.- Secretary Lansing has announced that the American reply to the last note of the Austrian government re garding the sinking of the Italian liner Ancona. has been cabled to Vii enna. He states that the note is the last which will be sent the Austrian government unless the demands of President Wilson are conceded
 In reply to the demand for the evil dence upon which the claims of the government were based, Secretary Lansing has forwarded the sworn testimony of Mrs. Dr. Greil of New York, who was the only Ameri- can born passenger who escaped from the Ancona when she was sunk by . submarine in the Mediterranean sea. The testimony of Dr. Greil was sub by the other survivors who offered testimony before the Ameri- can Ambassador at Rome.
 It Is believed in official circles that relations will be broken between Austria and the United States as the position assumed by Austria in regard to the responsibil- ty for the sinking of the liner are in opposition to the views of Presi- lent Wilson and Secretary Lansing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20

CHIHUAHUA. Dec. 2".-Generai Villa, the Mexican rebel chieftain, has formally announced that he will leave Mexico temporarily and that he may n ,ver return. He says that he is resigning from the command Of his troops at the fearful solicitations of his generals as we'll as his wife. Ae beliey es ,iiis resigning command oi the insuI gen: troops will hasten the downfa1& Df President Carranza, but says 1hT,4 Carranza is not tiin'inat cd befor.: the end t.f next year that hs will ra;arn to again organize re- bellion.
 The anrouncement that Villa IS soon to quit Mexico does not come as a surprise here as he is known to have been virtually prisoner of his generals for several days. Many Of his guards believe that he is becom- ing insane and at recent council it was decided that eleven of theri should take over the task which for merly rested solely with Villa. lie was even excluded from their coun- -cils and would have been deported had he not consented to leave the country willingly.
 It is reported that the rebel conn- ell has decided to break upon into
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
TAX ON GASOLINE WILL
 HURT THE FISHERMEN.

JUNEAU, Dec. 20.-Alaska fisher men engaged in the halibut industry will be hard hit by the tax which President Wilson in his message to congress urges being placed upon gasoline. There are hundreds of gas boats operating in Southeastern Alas ka in the fishing business and the in- crease in the price of gasoline will materially reduce their profits. It is asserted that the tax of one cent per gallon on gasoline will hit the fisher men of the Pacific coast harder than any other Rart of the United States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
GERMANS FIND USE
 FOR REINDEER MOSS.

STOCKHOLM: In order to avoid the consumption of grain and pota- toes, the manufacture of alcohol and fodder from reindeer moss is being tried on an extensive scale :n north ern German. Reindeer moss is very plentiful in the Arctic sections of Scandinavia, being.the principal food of the reindeer during the winter. Several large shipments of the moss have been sent to Germany during the past two months.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
POLES DELIVERED FOR
 NEW ELECTRIC COMPANY

John Emel, who secured the con- tract for supplying the poles for the Hes Electric Light, Power & Tele- phone company, to be used for the transmission lines within the city limits, has completed the contract and delivered the timbers yesterday. The poles were cut at Jacks bay and range from thirty-five to fifty feet in length. The raft was lowed up the bay yesterday by the launch Anita. Bruce Haynes aided Emil in filling the contract. They say that strong wind has been blowing out through the Narrows for several weeks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
PILOT WALL CHARGED
 WITH WRECKING MARIPOSA.

SEATTLE, Dec. 20.----The federal marine inspectors who have investl- gated the wrecking Of the steamer Mariposa last fall, have suspended the license of Pilot John Wall, who was on the bridge when the accident hap pened. The inspectors have report ed that the accident was due to negli- gence on the part of the officer as tue ship was off her course. Pilot Wall will be open for engagements again in January if he can find employ mont as the suspension period ends on January 8.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
BANK CLERK |S
 CHARGED 1: WITH PLOT
Said to Have Confessed He was En- gagged in the Conspiracy to
 Destroy the Welland Canal.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Frederick Schneidel, a bank clerk, who was ar rested on the charge of being impli- cated in the plot to destroy the Vel land canal, is reported to have made a full confession to the investigators of the department of Justice con- corning the conspiracy.
 He is said to have confessed that he furnished Paul Koenig, former de- tective in the employ of the Ham, burg-American company, with the ex- nlosive which was to have been used in destroying the canal. He had also delivered the explosive at Buffalo, where it had been turned over to Emil Lyendecker, hired by Koenig to do the work.
 Otto Mottola, a detective in the employ of the city government has been suspended while his connection with the conspiracy is being investi- gated. It is reported that informa- tion was secured from note book found in the possession of Koenig showing that he had agreed to pay Otto Mottola $3 per day for some purpose which is believed to be con nected with the plot.
 The federal prosecutor states that the government has direct evidence against the conspirators and that their conviction is sure. The defen- dants have been allowed their liberty on bonds pending preliminary hearing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
One Life Lost.

Ouo 1/l1C AOSts
 FAIRBANKS, Dec. 2O.-The fire which originated in the California saloon building yesterday afternoon caused the loss of one life and the de- struction of property valued at more than $30,000. It was believed that all had escaped from the building. but the remains of Hasbe Saloff, a Russian, aged 35 years, was found in the ruins after the fire had been extinguished.
 The California, which is a total loss, was valued at $20,00O and was partially covered by insurance. The Northern Hotel, an adjoining build ing, was gutted by the flames. The Healy Cash Grocery is also a com plete loss.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20

separate parties and wage guerilla warfare in the northern states. The federal troops, while administering a number of severe defeats to the rebels have failed to cut them off from munition supplies and it is re- ported that they have sufficient cart- ridges to last for several months.
 Villa is reported to have sent his store of gold, amounting to several million dollars to California, several months ago.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
ADMIRAL EVANS IS
 FEN ROUTE NORTHWARD

SEATTLE, Dec. 2O.-The steamer Admiral Evans of the Pacific-Alaska Steamship company, sailed for Val deg and other Southwestern Alaskan ports at o'clock last night. She sailed with light passenger list. none of whom were for Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20

The department was handicapped in fighting the flames as the mercury stood at 25 degrees below zero. Sev. eral of the firemen suffered frosted hands and feet.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
Eagles Planning Dance.

The Eagles are planning a big dance to be given at Eagle Hall on February IA, St. Valentines day, The announcement is made at this early date in order that their friends will keep that evening closed for the dance
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
HI GILL AGAIN
 BE A CANDIDATE.

SEATTLE, Dec. 2O.--Al- though he declared last year when he was elected after being recalled, that he would never again seek office, May or Hi Gill has announced in the Times that he will seek reelection at the coming mu- nicipal election.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
STAR OF THE MEXICAN
 REBEL CH|EFTA|N HAS SET

GENERAL VILLA ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL LEAVE MEX lCo AT FEARFUL SOLICITATIONS FRIENDS AND OF MRS. VILLA. BUT THAT NE WILL RETURN cARRANzA Is NOT ELIMINATED -REPoRTED HAS SEEN OPPOSED BY COUNCIL OF HIS GENERALS WHO PLAN TO ENGAGE IN GuEe' LILA WARFARE--vIfI.A REPORTED AS WEALTHY
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
GERMANY WILL PUNISH
 OFFICIALS F RECALLED

NEW YORK TIMES RECEIVES OFFICIAL STATEMENT GERMAN GOVERNMENT DENYING THAT ALLEGED CoNsPIRA- WERE ACTING UNDER AUTHORITY-PROMIsEs ADMINISTER PUNISHMENT OFFICIALS WHO ARE RECALL REQUESTS UNITED STATES CONNECTING GERMAN OFFICIALS CONsPIRACIEs
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
 RUSSIA HAS NEW PLAN
 FOR TAXING PEOPLE.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 2O.- The Russian government has announced that new plan has been, adopted in levying taxes which it is estimated will result in raising an adti- tional six hundred and thirty million. roubles annually. The plan has the. sanction of the Dpma. ], :>.s. ,...
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20
Good Show

A good show at the Liberty Thea Ire tonight. five reels. Save your tur- key tickets.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20

Nugget jewelry made to order at the Valdez Drug Co.,, by G. o. Reinke. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20

Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
BREWTON CAPTURES
 AMATEUR HONORS
Championship of South Alabama Is Decided-Andalusia Wins the
 Final Battle

Brewton, July Special )-Pear- son had the best of Stephenson in a pitching duel here this afternoon, An dalusia winning to 0. It was as pret- ty pitchers battle as was ever seen on the local diamond. Stephenson only all lowed three hits and struck out II men, while Pearson only allowed two hits and struck out 16 batters.
 Stephenson secured the only two hits made by the locals. Andalusia won the game in the seventh when Lee singled and Riley lifted one over; the right field wall for the circuit. Pearson S pitching was one of the most remark able exhibitions ever seen on. the local diamond. Robert Rabb, at first, fur nIshed the fielding feature. This was the final game of the series, Brewton winning the amateur championship of south Alabama. Score R. H E. Brewton ........ 900 900 000--0 ? 3 Andalusia ...... 900 900 200-2 3
 Batteries: Stephenson and Boykin Pearson and Donahue. Empires, Love- lace and Jernigan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
ENJO|NS GILMORE
 FROM |NTERFER Kansas City American AssO- citation Club Secures Tenn
 porary Injunction

Kansas City, July 30.-A temporary in- junction against President James A. Gil- more of the Federal league and owners of Federal league clubs, restraining them from tampering with players under con- tract to the Kansas City American as- sociation team, was granted in the circuit court here today.
 Arguments on petition for a perma- nent injunction will be heard in the cir cult court tomorrow. The application asked that the injunction be effective against Fielder Jones, Phil Ball, the Ward brothers, owners of the Brooklyn team Hap Myers, c. c. Madison, Richard Hanlon, Lee Magee and James A. Gill more.
 The petition declares that the Federal league is disorganizing the local associa- tion team; that the players are becoming beligerently dissatisfied and listening to the calL''
 along and that it would be impossible to replace the present players if the team were disrupted
 The petition recites that although the association players are under contract that fact is ignored in secret persua- sion.''
 The application names 15 players on the local association team which it alleges are being persuaded to jump.
 c. C. Madison named as a defendant Is attorney here for Ball and the Wards He declared today the injunction would not be of serious consequence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
TWO GRAPHITE MILLS
 TO BE ERECTED SOON

Ashland, July 30.-(Specia1 )-The Quenelda Graphite company which is operating a graphite plant about seven miles west of Ashland, is planning two other mills for mining graphite on its property.
 Plans for the new plants has been drawn, orders for the equipment has been placed and work on the enter prise will soon begin, said J. Warren May, manager of the preesnt mine.
 Contracts with the Alabama Power company for electric power with which to operate all the machinery and the power line connection with be made ane ready for use by the time the mining plants are completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
To other games scheduled.
Moore Arrested
Dallas,

Dallas, Tex, July 30.-Wallace Moore, son of w. T. Moore, whose home was dynamited here Monday night, was formally arrested today charged with assault to kill. The elder Moore and a brother of the man under arrest were slightly injured when a bomb in a suitcase exploded under their bed. Both men were employed by saddlery factory here, which was filling an Eu- ropean belligerent order. Young Moore is 22 years of age He denied that he placed the dynamite or the bomb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
EXPELLED FROM
 GREAT BRITAIN

London, July 30.-(5:20 p. m.)-The Rev. Gertrude von Petzold, the woman pastor of a Unitarian church in Bir- mingham, and who Is known in the United States, was expelled from Eng land today by order of the British, home office. She had lived here IS years.
 Some years ago the woman applied for naturalization but went to America, where she stayed two years, and the application lapsed. When her applica- tion was renewed at the commencement of the war, 1t was refused by the home office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
Severe Check by Leaders While BarOns Are Win ming Advances the Locals One Full Game
ATLANTA CRACKERS
 LOSE TO TRAVELLERS
Scott Chesnutt Elects Two Players From the Game at Memphis for Protesting a Decision

With the Nashville Vols defeating Dobbs Pels with Rube Kissinger on the mound, while the Barons were slugging out a victory over the crip- pied Lookouts, the Barons gained a full two games in the rear of Dobbs. The Memphis Chicks were again defeated by Charley Schmidt and his low flying Gulls, while Kelly was being trounced by the Travellers.
 The results follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
BdronS HdOe Been Easy
 For Memphis Chicks
According to the Figures the Ferocous Tribe of Memphi Has Walloped the Bold and Battle Scared Barons in Two
 Thirds of the Games Played

If the BarOns are to maintain their grip on second place they must offer stronger offense against Memphis than they have in the preceding conflicts. So far this season the two aggregations have met in mortal conflict 12 times. RickwO0d Field has been the scene of eight encounters, while four games have been played nt Memphis. Despite the relative position of the two clubs, Memphis has scored victories in eight battles. while Birmingham has won but four.
 Barons Easy in Memphis
 It seems to have mattered little to Memphis as to the battle ground. On Redwood, the Memphii have registered five victories in eight trials and have taken three of four games in Memphis In the 12 games played, the henchmen of Briscoe Lord have scored A runs on 92 hits, while the Barons have tailed 34 times on S4 safeties. Afeld, Bir- has evidenced superiority, for the Chicks have bobbled 27 times, while the Barons have accumulated but 22 errors.
 And but for the valiant twirling of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
Hangs Himself

Galveston, July 30.-A man giving his name as A. Gross and claiming to be secret agent of the Austrian in visible government, hanged himself with his suspenders in a cell here to- day. He had been arrested charged with swindling. Gross claimed he mar rowly escaped arrest while working in Canada. A bank book indicated Gross had lived In Pasaic, N. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
Guy Morton In Great Form
 and the Athletics Are Hun1bled
Tigers Down Red Sox

Boston, July 30.-Detroit turned 0 to score of fine innings into a to 6 victory over Boston today. aided largely by Bostons errors. Leonard al- lowed only one hit in the first five ses- sions, but in the sixth and seventh his wildness, Detroit's hits and a two base wild throw by Lewis gave the Tigers five runs. The other runs came off Woods pitching and with misplay In the ninth. Boston scored all It's runs off Dauss, three pitchers who succeed ed him holding the Red Sox hitless.
 Ty Cobb was struck out twice by Leonard, one for the third out with the bases filled. Score RHE. Detroit ...... 900 003 202-7 Foston ........ 110 O40 000-6 II 8
 Batteries: Dauss. Steen, Coveleslxie and Stanage, Mckee; Leonard and Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Cubs and Giants Split

Chicago. July SO.-Chicago and New York broke even today, the visitors win ming one game 3 to 9, and losing the other 4 to O. Chicago tossed the first game away when Freher's tumble, fol- lowed by a sacrifice an infield out and a wild pitch allowed the visitors to score the winning run in the seventh.
 Chicago punched a triple and double, following base on balls off Perritt in the fourth for two runs in the second game, and punched three hits with a wild pitch while Schauer was on the mound in the sixth for two more runs. Scores: First game: R.H.E New York ......-........ 200 GOO 10O-3 4 ? Chicago ................. O0l GOO 100-2 s l
 Batteries: Stroud and Myers; Lavender, Pierce and Archer.
 Second game: RHE. New York ............... 900 900 O00-0 s ? Cnlcago ................. eco POP 0O04 6 ?
 Batteries: Schupp, Perritt, Schauer and Dooin; Humphries and Archer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
Leaves for Japan

Chicago. July 30.-The University of Chicago baseball team will leave next Wednesday for Japan to play a series of games with the clubs of Keio, Vase da and Miji universities. Games also will be played in the Philippines, China and the Hawaiian Islands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
MEMPHIS CHICKS ARE
 EASY FOR MOBILIANS

Memphis, July SO.-Mobile punched three hits in the tenth inning today and defeated Memphis to B. Miller's double scored the winning run. Umpire Chesnutt ordered Covington and North en of Mobile out of the game in the third inning for protesting a decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
FEDERAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Chifeds Victorious

Chicago, July S0.-Chicago won from Buffalo in a battle of pitchers today, to 1. Bedient yielded a run in each of the first two innings, two bases on balls helping to score the winning tall ly in the second. Three hits and base on balls gave Buffalo it's run in the sixth. Score: LII. E. Buffalo .... 900 O01 O00-1 & 2 Chicago ...... 110 900 0O@-2
 Batteries: Bedient Anderson and Blair; Prendergast and Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
Accept Resignation

Boston, July 30.-It was announced today that the directors of the Uni ted Fruit company had accepted the resignation of the treasurer, Charles A. Hubbard. effective yesterday. MT. Hub bard had been the treasurer of the company since its organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
International League

At Buffalo: Buffalo 6, Richmond O. At Rochester,: Rochester ], Provi- dence 0.
 At Montreal: Montreal 4, Jersey City 3.
 No others scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
American Association

At Cleveland: Cleveland 0, St. Paul 1. At Columbus: Columbus 5, Milwau- kee 9.
 At Indianapolis: Indianapolis 2. Min neapolis l.
 At Louisville:. Louisville 8. Kansas City 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
White SOx Win

New York, July 3O.-Hard hitting by Murphy and Weaver enabled Chicago to win from New York today 6 to I. Weavers home run in the seventh drove in two runs ahead of him and virtually won the game. Pipp of New York made a triple, a double and a single. Score: RH F. Chicago .... 0O2 010 300-6 10 0 New York .. GOO O20 020-4 ,
 Batteries: -Cicotte, Scott and Mayer; Shawkey, Pieh and Sweeney