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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
NUNS FLEEING cARRANzA
 IN U. 6. ON WAY TO SPAIN

NEW YORK. March 20. - Thirty nuns, members of the Order of Sales. ians. who said their church and con. vent property at Morelas, Mexico valued at s225,OOo had been confis- cated by the Carranza government arrived here on tbe steamship Anton. io Lopez on their way to Spain. They said they had been ordered by Car ranza to leave Mexico.
 "Friends of our order fin Vera Cruz and other Mexican cities gave us shel- ter until the ship sailed" said one of the nuns. "We were not subjected to any indignihes, but it is hard to leave our work and the hundreds of children whom we have learned to love. Friends in Spaini have paid our passage from Mexico to Madrid"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
WASHINGTON BRIGHT LIGHTS
 LURE MRS. N. D. BAKER NOT

CLEVELAND, O., March 2o.-"The social life Of Washington makes nc appeal to me whatever"
 That was Che comment of mrs. New ton D. Baker, wife of the new seere tary of war, when asked if she looked forward with anticipation to the SO. eial life opened by her husbands en- trance into the Cabinet.
 "The political side of Wlshalnston life ls what appeals to me, and of course l can't talk about that" con- tnued Mrs. Baker. "We also do not wish to handicap the children by breaking into their studies
 70 know that to brighten social life ls the big duty of cabinet members wives at Washington. But society could never fill my fife and ambitions want some progressive work the thineo have in Cleveland"
 Mrs. Baker Is active in social bet torment work here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
MARTIAL WOE TALES
 oAUNT SINGLE JUDGE

CHICAGO. March 20. - That the Court Of Domestic Relations is no place for a bachelor judge is the con clusion reached by Judge Jacob II. Hopkins. after six months on the bench of that tribunal
 To save the remnants of his shat tered ideals of matrimony, he has asked to be transferred to some oth' CT court and Chief Justice Harry Ol- son has granted the request
 "Yes." said Judges Hopkins. I'm through AS judge of that court it seems to me ] have listened to the stories of an the domestic unhappl. ness in the world.
 "I had Ideals of mauimony- I had viewed marriage through rosy mists of sentiment and poetry. believed there was stll love in the world. Now am dubious"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
RrItIah on Alr RaId.

LONDON. March 2O-The war oi- flee has announced that in the early morning hours today a combined force of fifty British. French and Belgian aeroplanes and seaplanes accompan- led by fifteen fighting machines, at- tackled the German seaplane station at zeebrugge and the aerodome at Houd- tade. near Zeebrugge, and Q great amount of damage was inflicted. The invading Allied force carried on av- craze of 200 pounds of bombs. The raiders returned safely The enemy was completely taken by suprise
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
carranza Protests.

WASHINGTON. March 20. - Gen. eral Carranza formally protested to the American government against the American troops occupying casas Grandes during their pursuit of Villa The American government through the State Department replied that the troops have been ordered specincal- ly not to occupy casas Grandes or any other town or city in Mexico.
 The protest and reply included the exchange of notes between acting sec ertary of State Polk and Eliseo Are. dondo ambassador for the Carranza government.
 It developed later in the day that Mir. Polk in a note forwarded to Mexi- co said that instructions had been sent 10 Maj..Gen Funston to keep the American troops away from all Mex. lcan towns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
WORTHLESS OIL WELL IN
 KANSAS DEEPEST IN U. ST

HUTCHINSON, March 20. - The deepest hole in Kansas, and probably in the United States, has just been drilled 125 miles southwest of Hut crimson.
 The hole is S.SO7i5 feet deep. It cost close to S1O.0OO and it is worth less. The shortgrass Cil and Gas Company was organized by farmers and land owners. Drillers were en- gagged and they have been at work for over @ year pushing the drill on down through the rock strata.
 After drilling for several hundred feet through Mississippi limestone for nation. with no prospect of finding anything. the company decided to ab- andon further work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
PACIFIC COAST
 GO. CASHIER IS
 SHORT IN CASH

SEATTLE. March 20. - Oliver H.. Kline. seventeen years cashier of the Pacific Coast company, is missing. It was stated today that Cline is short S10.O0O fin his accounts.
 Mir. Cline acted as cashier of all the subsidiary corporations of the Pacific Coast Go. It was stated that he spec ulated with the money of the company for the past many years. Experts state that the missing amount may run considerably higher Cline was bonded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
Hid in Mine Shaft.

FL PAsO, March 2O.-Mrs. Wallace Rogers, of Detroit. arrived today with her 15-months-old infant, and told how she had hidden with her baby for two days in tho shaft of an aban- doned mine near Cananea, to protect herself from the Mexican bandits. She was in the shaft over 1000 feet below the surface
 Mrs. Rogers declares that the Mex jeans not only lave no respect for the Stars and Stripes but that the sight of the American flag actually incites them to further outrages.
 Flag No Protection.
 The only flag that offers any pro lection at all. according to tho wo- man, is the British hag.
 'T am bitterly ashamed to admit, !" said Mrs. Rogers. "that our flag is not a protector. but it is tho truth. When ever trouble started. we began 10 hunt for the Union Jack It was by no means a bullet proof shield, but it is tho only flag I ever saw the Mexicans pay any deference to-"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
WAR ORDERS AND
 INCOME TAX WILL
 HELP GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON March 2O-Secre. tary of Che Treasury McAdoo expects that what amounts to @ tax on muni' ton makers will be collected this year through the corporation tax. This impost, which applies to muni- ton makers as well as to other manu- facturers. is expected to bring greatly increased return. since war order profits will SO swell corporation in- come taxes that no additional tax on munitions maqers will be required at least not for the present The in- dividual income tax is expected to show an increased yield this year, al- an
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
MUST PREPARE
 IF PEOPLE TO
 KEEP FREEDOM

OTTAWA, March 20. - Premier Hughes. Of Australia. outlined the at- utude of that commonwealth towards the war. in an address given last night before the Canadian Club. He declared himself as a labor represent tative and closed with the remark: Preparedness and compulsory mill tary service. are essential for the se- curity of any free people who desire Go retain their freedom"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
PASSES NOW GUARDED AND
 SCOUTS BUSY

EL PAso, March 2o-FrancISco
 Villa hao doubled east and south
 to Namiqulpa, according to tele- grams received thls afternoon by
 General cavlra at Juarez. Gen. eavira reports to the American
 government that the carranza troops are advancing from tho south, while the Americana arc
 continuing their march from tho
 north In an effort to close the net around the bandit.
 Tbe Carranza forces have increased their guards about the four passes in the mountains near Chihuahua and so- nora YaQui scouts will give notihca, lion of Villas approach.
 "On the west side" said the Mex lean official, "the trap is complete. Villa must go either to the south or the east His only alternative is to lace the Americans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
Troops llo MIIes b Mexleo.

SAN ANTONIO, March 20. - With the American army already no miles in Mexico, the expedition is now ap- parenty locating Villa. The troops last night, according to advices, be- gan their task of hunting him down Meanwhile. Villa is reported to be continuing outrages upon Americans. Brig.-Gen. Pershing early this morn ing, personally led @ flying cavalry column in a dash. Every man in his command was mounted.
 During the progress south the in- vading force pressed through sec ton of Mexico where water was scarce and for such a large body of men the speed maintained was TO- markable. The men are in the best of condition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
oneer Movnment Mnde.

WASHINGTON, March 20. - The Carranza troops stationed at casas Grandes when Brig.-Gen. Pershing crossed. are now at Juarez. in tho rear No reason is assigned for the transfer of troops from points inland to the border.
 From reliable sources 1t is stated also that in one instance in his flight srom Columbus. Carranza detach- mont allowed Villa to pass southward on receipt of a message that the ban dit leader was not warning against Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
Steamer Movements
 and Mail Information
Now North Bound.


 The Al-K sailed north from Wran- gell at 2 this morning and is due in Juneau during the night. The Dolphin sailed from Seattle Sat urday night and is due here Wednes- day morning.
 The Admiral Evaus sailed from Se- attle yesterday afternoon and Is due here Wednesday.
 Scheduled salllngo. The Alaska has been postponed and Is due to sail from Seattle at DO o. clock Wednesday morning The Curacao is due to sail from Se- attle tonight
 South Bound saiiinss The Admiral Farragut is due to- night at midnight
 The Northwestern is expected from the westward southbound Wednesday,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
ADMIRAL EVANS COMING NORTH;
 HAS GOOD LIST

SEATTLE. March 2O.-The Admiral Evans sailed north at three o'clock yesterday afternoon The passen- gers for Juneau were S. E. Hodge, &. R. Koslch. A. B. Williams, Arthur Laventry, Alex Carlson, J. T. Hutch ins, A. Watson, John sanac, J. l.. Hen manson, William Holmes. c. l.. Ander- son. Christ Pal sarats, Charles Milons, l.. Bemovich. M Radovich
 For Douglas-S. A. Murray and wife
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
srlde Killed in Auto.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, March POT J. Fitzpatrick. one of the most promi- nent attorneys In the state, and his bride of two months, were killed and Mrs. Margaret Morrison, mother of Mrs. Fitzpatrick, and Mrs. David Hack. daughter Of President German of the Rock Island railroad, were in- jured when the automobile they were riding plunged down an embankment
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
ENORMOUS QUANTITY OF CRUDE RUBBER
 TO BE CONSUMED

PHILADELPHIA. March 2o.-About S5.000 900 pounds of crude rubber will be consumed during 1916 by the Unit. ed States Rubber Company. accord ing to the estimate of President Colt. This is S3 per cent. more than in 1915, or the total amount 5,000000 pounds will come from the company's rubber estates In Sumatra-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
BOY SUICIDE LEAVES NOTE
 REQUESTING NICE FUNERAL

PITTSBURGH. Pa- March 20. - Leaving Q note to hls mother and fa. ther. in which he asked their forgive ness and requested that he be given a nice funeral" David Wagner. Of Mckee Rock. committed suicide by shooting himself in the right temple. The shot was heard by members oi the family who found the young man dying.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
HOUSE DEFEATS
 BILL FOR LARGE
 STANDING ARMY

WASHINGTON, March 20. - By a vote of 15S to S2 the House today de- feated the Kahn amendment to the Hay bir for @ larger regular army. The amendment was In favor of mak- ing Che army 220,0O0
 It was announced late this after noon the mobilization orders for the National Guards are ready for instant dispatch in event their services are needed on the Mexican border
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
sorAro EMsAReo REMovED

WASHINGTON. March 2o.-An or der authorizing permits for the im- .portation of potatoes from Canada, subject to the new regulations which have been accepted by the Canadian government was announced by the Department Of Agriculture
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
HIS EAR CATCHING ON WIRE
 SAVES FALLING MANS LIFE

BEDDING. Calif-w T. withrow. assistant signal supervisor for the Southern Pacific on this division. com sidered that his life was saved by his ear While repairing O semaphone at Cottowood Withrow fell thirty feet, but when within eight feet of the ground he caught in some wires, his ear being hooked" and his body was thrown from the wires. which broke his fall. Otherwise Withrow would hove been Killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
CT7TW TEzT TTTZ IS NO" CAUGHT IN NET
SUZALLO BEING
 lNAUGURATEDAS
 HEAD OF "U''

SEATTLE March 2o.-A two-days' ceremonies of the inauguration of Dr.. Henry suzzalio, as president Of the University of Washington, began this morning. Dr. Nicholas Murray But ler president of Columbia University, arrived late yesterday to attend the ceremonial and deliver an address. pr. Butler travelled in his private car. He stated to tho newspaper men today that his ambitions were to be ambassador to the court of St. James.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
SHIPMENTS ON SEA
 SHOWING INCREASE

BALTIMORE. March 20-The trans Atlantic shipments from various ports in America show an increase of from TOO to 1900 per cent. since before the war began. Charter rates on neutral steamships had advanvced in June, 1915 about 250 per cent In the next six months the advance was from 600 to 500 per cent
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
TWO BROTHERS FIGHTING
 ON OPPOSITE SIDES IN WAR

PLAZA, N. D.. March 2O.-His oath Of allegiance to King George will place A. F. Dasinger an Austrian, in the Canadian troops in France. Dasing CT. aged 20. has O brother fighting for Austria. but that will not prevent him, he declares from taking up arms against the Central Powers, and he has gone to Canada to resume his place with the militia company. which he joined two years ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
KAISER HAS DECORATED
 ADMIRAL VoN TlRPlTZ

BERLIN, March 20. - Kaiser W.T. helm in accepting the resignation, re. fers in a personal letter to Admiral von Tirpltz, as My dear Grand Ad- miral."
 The Kaiser thanks the retired ad. miral for the excellent services in preparing new means of fighting and confers upon him the Star of the Grand Commanders Of the Sword, with My Royal Order, of the House of Ho- henzollern."
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
Mnrdered by RandItp.

EL PAsO. March 2O.-Enrico Wis contl an Italian, and one of the best known foreign ranchers in Mexico was murdered by Mexican bandits on his ranch at Encinillas. News of the murder reached here today in a tele- gram sent by vencenzo visconu, bro ther
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
INDIA TRYING TO REVIVE
 DEcADENT SILK INDUSTRY

LONDON. March 20.-The govern ment authorities of India are taking steps to revive tho silk industry which formerly important. has stead fly declined. An expert has been ap pointed to study conditions in silk pro ducing countries and formulate roc. concentrations for the consideration of the government
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
MISSOURI TO BOOM GOVERNOR MAJOR FOR
 VlcE-PREslDENcY

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-. March 20.-The Missouri Democratic State Con- vent,on for the selection Of delegates at large to the Democratic National Convention will meet here tomorrow. and it is believed that it will endorse Gov. Elliot w. Major for the nomina- ton for Vice-President to succeed vicePresident Thomas R. Marshall
 The convention win endorse the ad- ministraHon of President Woodrow Wilson in the strongest possible terms and urge his re-nomination.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
GIVES THIRTEEN CHILDREN
 CHECK FOR S2o,ooo EACH

MOUNT PULASKI. In., March 20. The thirteen children of l.. K. .scroggln were surprised today when their father called them to his home and gave them Q check for s20,000 each. MT. soroggin is a millionaire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
PORTUGAL TAKING STEPS
 TO REVISE TARIFF LAWS

LISBON. March 2O.-A commission has been appointed by the Portuguese government to revise the tariff laws of Portugal and 1t is expected two that a report win be submitted with in two or three months for the ap- proval Of Parliament.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
AUTOMOBILE BUILDERS
 MUST NOW WATCH OUT

NEW YORK. March 2O.-Judge w. p. Pound of the New York Circuit Court of Appeals has written an arti- cle for the Fordham Law Review, set. ling forth legal responsibilities for the manufacturers Of automobiles who permit one of their machines to be sold that is not in perfect condition. The manufacturer is liable. he holds, for personal injuries resulting there from
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
PRESIDENT WILSON
 LIKES DIE NEW PLAN

WASHINGTON, March 2O.--A plan to organize amateur radio wireless operators throushout the country Inc to a signal corps and give them mili- tary training. as outlined by the Ma tional Amateur Wireless Association undoubtedly would be valuable as- set to the nation" In the opinion of President Wilson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
AIR RAID AGAIN ON
 ENGLAND

LONDON. March. 2o - Nine were killed and 29 injured, several perhaps fatally. in a raid of four German aero planes early today over the east coast Of Kent. lt was officially announced this morning that British airmen brought down one of the raiders over the sea and tre German observer was killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
woN,r ENp pEArH PENALTY

BOSTON. March 20. - The lower house of the legislature went on rec ord against the abolition of capital punishment, by Q vote of S1 to 37. The action was taken on motion for ac- ceptancc of an adverse report on the abolition bill by the committee on iu- dietary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
oenIes TorgedoIna TabanlIa.

Berlin. March 20-The German war office in on official announcement to- day. stated that the German submar- ines were not responsible for the sink Ing of the Dutch steamer Tubantia. It is believed here that tho steamer might have struck a floating mine
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
PRINCE IS NOW WITH FORCES NO
 MEDITERRANEAN

LONDON. March 20. Official on- nouncement was made today that the Prince of Wales has arrived in Egypt The Prince has been appointed as stan captain to the general officer com handing the Mediterranean expedi- tionary force
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
BROTHER OF GEN. OBREGON KILLED;
 AUTO ACCIDENT

MEXICO CITY, March 2O.-Francis- co Obregon, brother of General Obre- gon. the famous commander of the Carranza forces. was killed this morn ing when an automobile he was rid ing In was wrecked.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
REFUSE SAN MARlNo DEMAND

ROME. March 2O.-Austria consid- CTS itself at war with the republic of San Marine. is the message conveyed by Frederick C. Penfeld, American ambassador to Austria-Hungary, to the regents of the smallest state in the world, who have applied to him to have their citizens interned in Austria released Austria justified its refusal with the statement that San Marine has committed serious breach of neutrality
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
vIlla at Hearst Ranch.

FL PAsO. March 2O.-Villa report ed last night at the ranch of Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, which has been plum dered several times by his followers. This Information was received hero today
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20

z. M Bradford is one Of che active young Democrats of Juneau. and has been a resident Of this city for eight years He has been connected with tho Sanitary Grocery for several years. Before becoming associated with that company. he was employed by Charles Goldstein and for some ume he was wharhnger at the old Union wharf
 Mir. Bradford was born at Madelia. lHun. May ]. 1887. and is. therefore. 29 years of ago. He was educated in the public schools at Madeiia. Minn., and at st. James in that State. later attending business college at Nank- ata N.nn. He came to Juneau in 1908. and was married in this city five years ago.
 Mr. Bradford received the unani- rous endorsement ot the Democratic organization Of Juneau for appoint ment as postmaster here, as well as that ol many of the business men ot the city. Hc is popular in this city, and Is appointment gives general sat isiaction
 9lr. Bradford is a nephew of z. R. Cheney. Democratic national commit. teeman
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
rollNo cuurv OF MURDER

NEW YORK. March 20. - Joseph Hanel. on trial for numbering and rob ping his benefactess. Mrs. Julia Hel- iner of Brooklyn was found guilty Of murder in the first degree by a jury before Justice Crane in the Supreme court here
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
OLDEST WOMAN PHYSICIAN
 IN U. S. DIES AT ss YEARS

SANTA BARBARA Calf. March 20.-Dr Lois Fitch Mansfield. believ- cd to have been the oldest woman physician in the United States. is dead at her home here. aged S6.
 She was a native of Fayetteville. ". Y. and in her young womanhood IS said to have conducted the first open air school in America. She has resided here thirty years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
FRENCH GRAFT IS TORPEDOED;
 GREW IS DEAD

PARIS. March 2O.-The French de- stroyer Reva Undin. has been sunk in the Adriatic by a German submarine. according to word received today, Three of the officers and 45 members of the French crew were either killed by the explosion or lost their lives by drowning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
coIored Troops In MexIeo.

DEMING, N. M., March 2O.-The 24th and % Init. of colored soldiers entered Mexico this afternoon from Cnmmhns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
HiccoUeHs CAUSE OF DEATH

EVANSVILLE. Ind. March 20. - Hiccoughs today caused the death of Albert Dhonau of this city, he having been seized with them five days ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
srocK ouorArIoNs.

NEW YORK. March 20. - Alaska Gold closed today at 2Ois. Butte and Superior at STE, Chino at 54ik. Ray at 23%, and Utah Copper at S1is.
 Copper metal was quoted at 2S
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
GERMAN BANK WILL PURCHASE LARGE SUM
 OF COINAGE SILVER

NEW YORK. March 20. - A Ger man bank win purchase 145,OOO ounc- es of silver from the Peruvian gov- ernment for coinage purposes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
ELECTRIC STORM AT
 PoRTLANo-oNE DEAD

PORTLAND. Ore, March 2 O. An electric storm swept the city early this morning doing considerable dam- age. One man was killed. he being William Marks
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
ooLD TO cUeA

NEW YORK. March 2O-The Ma tionai Bank of Cuba has shipped Sl,. 500 900 in gold to the new cuhan co.n- age at Havana.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
LATE CABLE NEWS

PARIS. There has been absolute ly no results in the fighting In the verdun district for the past 4S hours. There have been several inc iautry and artillery engagements but these have been limited
 WASHINGTON: President Wilson told the Congress leaders today that he will sign the Philippine bin ini- cluding the Clarke amendment for in- dependence not later than four years.
 WASHINGTON: Colonel William A. GIassford. chief signal officer of the Western Department Of tho Army, and formerly in charge of the Alaskan system. was ordered today to take charge Of the aviation school ct San Diego
 HOME. Two shots were hred at Premier Radosiavoh of Bulgaria, as he rode in an open carriage in Sofia, according to dispatches today.
 LONDON: Captain Dewar son Of Lord Dewar, senator of the college of justice in Scotland. had been kin. ed in action. He was champion light weight boxer in the Scotland public schools.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
BRADFORD IS NAMED
 FOR OFFICE

WASHINGTON, March 70. President Woodrow Wilson to- day nominated z. m. Bradford to be postmaster at Juneau Alas ka. to succeed Earle R. Hunter, whose term will expire April |.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-20
ALASKA FREIGHT AND PASSENGER
 RATES TO GO UP

s SEATTLE. March 20 - in- s cations are that an advance in s. Alaska rates is certain to be
 s made. The passenger fares 4 will probably increase SO to s points in southeastern and @ Southwestern Alaska and more @ to Boring Sen ports The 4 freight rate will be increased S about S8 a ton.
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