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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-05

There are cases on record OF light
ming flashes striking the surface of
ponds. lakes and rivers and killing
quantities of fish.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
ID PROVIDE
 FOR REVENUE WILL TAX EXPORTS MUNITIONS Finance Committee Formulat- ing Plan to Increase the Revenues of the Government by One Hum dred Million Dollars.
WILL TAX EXPORTS MUNITIONS

WASHINGTON, D. C., May G. Senator F. M. Simons, democrat of North Carolina, chairman of the Sen ate Finance Committee. stated yes terday that the committee was consid- ering means for raising money to meet the deficiency ill the treasury caused by the cutting off of the reve- nues from imports due to the Euro pean war. He stated that the com mittee was formulating plan for this purpose which included the levying tax on the exportation of war muni- tions. an emergency tax on proprie- tary articles. including the stamp tax and corporation taxes, which it is es- timated, will produce a revenue of $1OO.OO0,0OO.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
CAN'T AGREE 0N
 ARMY MEASURE
BILL HELD UP IN COMMITTEE
Members are Unable to Reach an Agreement on EederalizatiOn of Mi. litia and the Appropriation for a Federal Nitrate Plant.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. May G. The House and Senate conferees on the army bill are still deadlocked on the question of the Liberalization of the militia, and an agreement appears to be afar off. This method of in creasing the reserve army strength is approved by the President, who is urging it's adoption, but a consider able opposition has developed, and it is doubtful if it will carry.
 Another stumbling block in the way of the speedy passage of the meas ure is the $15,0OO,O00 appropriation for a government nitrate plant, which was attached to the army bill. This is also meeting with much opposition in the conference committee, and it is doubtful if any agreement can be reached unless this rider is omitted.
 In view of the possibilities of in ternational trouble. President Wilson is urging the committee to use all speed in coming to an agreement, and Submitting the measure to both houses for approval, but it seems inn possible at this time for members of the committee to agree.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
LEARNS SOURCE
 PEACE TELEGRAMS
PRESIDENT WILSON IS DELUGEl
General Gregory States that He Has Learned Where They Origi- mated, But Refuses to Divulge the Information.

WASHINGTON, D. C., May G. Attorney General Gregory announced that he knows the source of the Ger man anti-war telegrams which the president was deluged with recently, and which still continue to arrive by the thousands. He refuses to divulge the information, but rumor has it that the telegrams were distributed throughout the country by a Social ist organization. Twenty-Five thou sand of these messages, which were sent on a printed form, were receiv- ed by the President in one day, and more than fifty thousand.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
COLLEGE BOYS
 READY FOR WAR
RUTGERS STUDENTS TO SERVE
Three Hundred Youths at New Jersey Institution of Learning Express Readiness to Enlist in Army in the Event of War.

NEW BRUNSWICK, May 6.-Rut- gers College students who enlist, in the event of war will be advanced one year in their standing. Seniors will receive their diplomas without exam ination and other students will be promoted Announcement of this pol icy was made by the Faculty today.
 Three hundred students have sign ed declaration of willingness to serve in the event of war. It is plan ned to form battalion of the col lege cadet corps and to enlist under the present officers.
 The work in military training has been doubled. All students are now required to take six hours week of drill in addition to instruction in mil itary science. The drill is made very practical, and the men are taken on long hikes nearly every day.
 The college authorities will also provide for special courses in military training for students who wish to elect them. Lieut.. Shelby c. Leasure, the United States army officer detail- ed here. is highly pleased with the condition of'the cadet corps and be- lieves it could render effective service.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
FIND RENDEZVOUS
 OF REBEL LEADER
CslNTRADICTs STORY OF DEATH
General Pershing Wires to Funston that He Has Discovered Stronghold of the Villaistas in Durango, and Will Attack Him at Once.

FL PASO, May 6.-General Per shing, commander of the United States expedition in Mexico, has sent a message to General Funston that he has located the stronghold of Villa, and is making preparations to attack him.
 He states that the bandit comman- der has headquarters in Durango, the whereabouts of which he has learned, and that he will send forward a body of troops for the purpose of sur rounding the bandits. The message does not state how large following the outlaw has with him. The dis covery of the Villa headquarters sets at rest the rumors that the bandit had died following an operation for thE removal of wounded leg.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
SOLDIERS CLASH
 WITH BANDITS FORTY KILLED, MANY WOUNDED of Cavalry Under Major Howze Surprises and Routs a Supe- rior Force of OutlaWs-IIiye Car- ranZa Generals Rescued.
FORTY KILLED, MANY WOUNDED

COLUMBUS, N. M., May GA re- port received here today from Gen. Pershing states that full squadron of two hundred and thirty cavalry men under Major Howze, surprised and routed a superior force of Vil- laistas near Cusihuiriachic yesterday. A sharp fight followed the discovery of the bandits, during which forty of the Mexicans were killed and many wounded, while none of the United States troopers were wounded. Sev- eral of the bandits were captured and will be turned over to the Mexican au- thorities.
 Pershing also reports that the Will laistas in their flight left five Car ranza generals, whom they had cap tured and intended to execute.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
ID ARB|TRATE
 MARINE STRIKE TAKES A HAND Differences Between Marine Engi- neers and Shippers will Be Arbi- trated by Government Board of Arbitration.
TAKES A HAND

NEW YORK, May 6.--The federal board of arbitration and conciliatiOn Of the department of labor has reoch- cd this city and will arbitrate the diff ferences between the marine engi- neers and the shipping owners. The strike of the engineers has tied up a large portion of the shipping in the harbor, and the freight congestion is becoming so great that it is almost impossible to provide storage. all the available tracks being filled with cars awaiting unloading. It is expected the difficulties between the strikers and the ship owners will be speedily adjusted and the men will return to work.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
GERMANS DENY
 FRENCH REPORT
SAY ARM IS NOT WEAKENED
Declare Cessation of Infantry Attack
 Positions at Eer1un.

BERLIN, May 6-The German war office vigorously denies the report is sued by the French war office to the effect that the German offensive at Verdun is weakening and that they are steadily losing ground because of their terrible losses. The announce ment states that the German army in front of Verdun is maintaining their offensive movement and that the ter rife artillery fire poured upon the French defenses as having a destruc- tive effect upon the Notifications and the stacking up of the infantry charges is not due to any weakness of the army but to a slight change in the offensive tactics. The officials ex press confidence that Verdun must eventually give way before the Ger man attack.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
ITALIANS SHELL AUSTRIAN FORTS AMMUNITION DEPOT DESTROYED Continue Demolition of the Austrian FortificatiOns at Lucerne and Bell vadere-Austrian Aeroplanes Drop Bombs on BassanO.

ROME, May 6.-The following of ficial communication was issued to- day:
 Between the Adige river and Bren- ta the activity by both sides has been limited. Yesterday our artillery by an effective fire continued the demolition of Austrian forts in Lu- cerne and Belvedere
 In the Col Di Lima the booty col lected up to the present includes one heavy gun. four machine guns, hun dreds of rifles and large quantities of anlmunition and provisions.
 On the Isonzo front rain and fog have hampered our operations. but our artillery succeeded in starting a fire at the inhabited center of San Martino del Carso, and at an ammu- milton depot southwest of the same locality.
 An enemy aeroplane dropped bombs OhXBassano, but without causing loss of'life or damage to property.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
SWISS TO RECEIVE
 AMERICAN CORN CARGOES

BERNIE, Switzerland, May B. The French government has granted authority for the shipment of 2,000 carloads of American corn for Switz- erland, which have been delayed for many weeks, in Marseilles. The for warding already has begun.
 Great Britain has offered four Brit ish steamers for Swiss importations offered several ships. The proposal to create a Swiss merchant marine un- der the Swiss flag has been abandon ed on the ground that Switzerland has no naval force to protect mer- chantmen.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
BRINGS ACTION
 AGAINST FORD IS DEPENDANT IN LIBEL SUIT Navy League Begins Suit Against Big Auto Manufacturer for Libel Print ed in His Attacks on National Pre- paredness.
IS DEPENDANT IN LIBEL SUIT

WASHINGTON, D. C., May G. The Navy League has brought an ac- tion against Henry Ford for $1OO,OOO for libel.
 It is alleged that Ford, in publish ed statements opposing preparedness, made defamatory charges against the organization, charging that the Lea que and the members thereof were advocating an increase in the armed strength of the country from person. al motives, and for the purpose of se- curing advancement for it's members.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
pRIrSSJAN MINISTER FEARS
 FINANCIAL STRESS GERMANY

AMSTERDAM, May 5.-The Lo- kal-Anzeiger of Berlin publishes an interview with Dr. .von Lentze, Prus- sian Finance Minister, in which he forecasts great financial difficulties for not only the German Empire but also the individual states of the Elm pire.
 He expressed the belief that it may be necessary for the Empire to levy direct taxes upon the States, notwith- standing the fact that the German Constitution does not provide for such measures.
 The prolongation of the war, Dr.: von Lentze contends, compels recog- milton of hard facts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
REPORT GERMANS
 ARE WEAKENING IS DUE TO TERRIBLE LOSSES French Bulletin States that the Ger mans are Steadily Losing the Ground Captured in Early Days of Fighting About Verdun.


PARIS, May GA bulletin issued by the war office states that the Ger mans are steadily losing all the ad- vantage gained during the early part of the struggle about Verdun. Owing to their enormous losses the Germans are no longer able to hold the ground gained and are being steadily forced back by the French who have re- taken number of trenches captured by the Germans in the early part of the conflict.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
WILL CLEAN OUT
 RED LIGHT TRACT SEATTLE POLICE CHIEF ACTIVE Old Restricted District Said to House Fully Four Hundred Procurer~- Many Have Been Warned to Get Out of the City.
SEATTLE POLICE CHIEF ACTIVE

SEATTLE. May 6.-Chief of Po- lice Beckinham has started house cleaning in the old red light district of the city It is estimated that there are fully four hundred procurers in this district at the present time. and the chief has declared that they shall all be driven from the city. A num- Der of these persons have already they will be taken into custody.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
REPLY
 IS SATISFACTORY THREATENED BREAK INVERTED Decoding of the German Message Has Been Completed and Handed to President who Reserves His Deci- sion Until Next Week.
THREATENED BREAK AvERTED

WASHINGTON, D. C., May G. The decoding of the German reply has been completed and the message in it's entirety has been handed to President Wilson. The President states that he will reserve his decision on the mat ter until next week, thus strengthen ing the belief that the threatened break in diplomatic relations has been averted.
 Secretary Lansing is now reading the message for the second time. and it is predicted that the decision of the cabinet will be favorable to the ac- ceptance of the terms of the German note.
 Ambassador Bernstorn states that he has received no communication from Berlin in connection with the note.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
GERMANS PIERCE
 BRITISH LINES OCCUPY TWO MINE CHAPTERS Win Trenches North of Ypres-Hard Fighting Results from Attacks by TeutOns at Points Around Ypres- Artillery Duels Raging.
OCCUPY TWO MINE CHAPTERS

LONDON, May 6.-Heavy fighting has been ill progress on the British front in Belgium where the German attacked at four points around Ypres-
 Berlin states that 600 meters of British trenches were captured and held. London admits that the enemy retains trenches in that region which lies to the northeast of the town.
 The other attacks were made to the east and south of Ypres.
 The German troops penetrated the British line at several points, appar- ently, but were ejected according to the British bulletin, except at St. Elio, where they captured two mine craters.
 Fighting in the Verdun area dur ing last night and today was largely confined to artillery fire. The French official report tells of two infantry successes, however. One assault was made last night northwest of the pond of Vaux, on the east of the Mouse, and parts of the German trenches were taken. The other attack, made near Le Mort Homme, on the west side of the Mouse, won back a trench that was lost ten days ago.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
IMMENSE TRADE
 WITH PHILIPPINES
CITY BANK ISSUES STATEMENT
Total Imports from Islands Since 1898 Amount to $21S,OOO,O ,OOO, While Exports for that Period Have Reached $2OO,OOO,OOO.

NEW YORK, May 6.-Statistics prepared by the National City Bank of this city, show that the total inn ports from the Philippine Islands since the American annexation of the islands in 1898 to this time. has been s21S,OOO,O00 while the exports from the United States to the islands dur ing the same time have been $2OO,- OOO,OOO.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
VAST
 SUM F0R NAVY TO EQUAL THAT OF GERMANY Figures Submitted by the Navy De- partment Show that $6OO,OOO,OOO will be Required to Place Navy on Equality with German.
TO EQUAL THAT OF GERMANY

WASHINGTON, D. C., May G. The Naval Committee of the House learned today through figures submit ted by the navy department, that an of fully $6O0,000,00O will be required to bring the strength of the United States navy up to that of Germany.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06

AGENTS Striking offer for live workers; don't miss this chance; big field. full particulars free; hurry, write now. Utility Mail Co, 127 7th Ave. North, Seattle, Wn.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06

c. M. Firing, expert piano tuner, will be in town for a few days. Any one wishing work done call up the Prospector office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06

Deputy Marshal Jos. Feaster. of Chitina, who has been in town for some time, will leave on the Watson this evening to return to his home.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
Notice ss,

Notice .stf
 Meeting of Y. M. c. A. at City hall ? D. m. Sunday. All members request ed to attend; have sale for lot. 2t,
 w. M. FINICAL. Trustee
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06
Watson Due This Evening

Watson Due This Evening.
 The steamer Admiral Watson is ex- pected to arrive from the westward about 6:3O this evening. and will sail south about an hour later.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06

Charles Fawlkes of the Valdez Gold Company is in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-06

Prospector Ads bring results.
The Washington times., 1916-12-03
JEAN EIofT
X LETTER.

for the first state function at the
White House, the dinner to the Cab
met. suppose, to declare the season
with a capital S---officially' open.
And yet defy you to find gaycr
seven days even In midseason than
the past Week
Three dcbutante teas and four such
buds az Anne Hopkins, Janet Heron,
and Margaret Fahnestock, In whose
honor the fashionable world got into
its best bib and tucker and went
a'teaing on Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday,
Three debutante teas md for such
OF the International Federation OF
Catholic Alumnae, one at the Play
house for the American Fund for
French Wounded, and the, British
American War Relief Fund, and the
third tho Navy Relief ball!
A wedding-Catherine Birney and
Baron Won Schoen---the visit OF the
American Ambassador to Germany
and Mrs. Gerard and the American
Ambassador to Spain and Mrs. VII.
lard. with the attendant Festivities;
Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Dan
tells luncheon for the Bryans, a din
ner at Mrs. Henderson's, innumerable
luncheons, teas. and lesser functions
isn't that a record OF social activ-
ity. Also there Was a dinner to have
been given by the British Ambassador
and Lady spring. Rice last evening,
but this was called on, IA the ambas-
sador is III with a cold.
1--WE Grent Services
AZ ~. Patrick's.
4 For added interest We had the two
great services ut ST. Patrick's Church,
the annual Pan.American mass on
Thanksgiving Day and the memorial
mass for the Emperor Franz Josef the
day. before. Both OF them brought
out diplomatic and official iotables,
In full forco and In full uniform. The
President and Mrs. Wilson attended
the ceremonial service In honor OF tho
late Emperor. and Cardinal Gibbons
came from Baltimore to preside.
Il was all very impressive. THE
memorial service. The dim church,
with It's lighted tapcrs, the black
drsped catafalque at the foot OF the
chancel steps, thc rich music, the
women in their dark clothes, and tho
vivid uniforms OF the diplomats VINO
attended. the clergy In their vestments
Of black aud silver, the rich music, all
the elaborate ceremonial combined TO
make a deep impression.
-
But--every "swcetly solemn thought"
was driven from my mind by the iratc
IAments OF "a certain gentleman In an
elaborate white uniform, hung with
medals and orders. n dignitary attach
ed TO one OF the most important ncu.
trail countries OF southern Europe,
who protested long ana loud because
two or three perfectly tnonensivc la
dies OF no ofiicial rank had been given
seats In front OF him!
II struck me as Immensely amusing
but I don't envy william Phillips.
Assistant Secretary OF state. TO whose
lot IL falls TO arrange the order OF
precedence and the seating OF tho
dlEnitaries at such functions. Ana
certainly two ceremonies In two days
is too much! IL reminded me OF a
puzzle picture. the way In which tho
ushers. white House aldes-tn full uni
form. fitted these gayly caparisoned
diplomats into their appointed places
but after all tho method OF assigning
seats was quite simple.
The Washington times., 1916-12-03
, chs'0s,ic1e eJ
eCociety e

and Progressive parties nominated him
for Senator. You know the rest,
- -
hest BxpIsnstion OF
Upset In Election.
I'm told by some men that there
must have been treachery" In Cali
fornia, to elect johnson and beat
Hughes. Others say Johnson did II all
A woman from Los Angeles--unblush-
ting creature--gave me what SEEMS 70
be the best explanation. :.
20" she declared rapturousiy, I'VE
Just love Hiram out there. We believe
right. and partly because he believes
in us. We wouldn't have his confidence
In the people Of California disappointed
Tor anything. 80 wS Just oil voted for
I'VE suspected that he didn't care for
Mr.. Hughes; and Mr.. Hughes didn't
call on him while visiting California
and you know a half-million woman
voters naturally would insist on the
proprietice about paying calls and such.
psned to. MIR. Hughes. Hope you'll Ike
Hiram. In Washington: you'll, be lots
more comfortable with him u you do"
Change In AT Homes
AZ wsshinston barracks.
The ladies at Washington Barracks
Will be at home only on Thursdays in
January and February this season In.
stead OF Thursday afternoon during
the winter as has been their custom
for some time.
Moreover, ON the FIRST Thursday IN
January and again on the nrst Thurs.
In February they will all receive to-
gether at the Officers Club.
There will be tea. pretty girls to as.
The Washington times., 1916-12-03
IopAY's BEAUTY TALK

You can make a delightful shampoo
with very little effort and for a very
trining cost, II you get from your
druggist a package OF canthrox and
dissolve a tesspoonful IN a cup OF hot
water. Your shampoo is now ready.
Jast pour little at a time on the
scalp and rub briskly. This creates
an abundance OF thick, white lather
that thoroughly. dissoives and re-
moves the dsndruff, excess oil and
quickly with a auffiness that makes
II seem heavier than II Is, and takes
on a rich luster and a softness that
makes arranging n a pleasure.-Advt
The Washington times., 1916-12-03

ing power. and I'm told It has de-
veloped remarkably I'm the past six
months. You know sfe has been
past year or two.
I'VE heard ever 80 many people
speak OF their interest In the recital
she In giving on-the afternoon OF De-
cember 10 at the National Theater,
and I'VE no doubt the town will turn
out for the musical debut I'm Wash.
inEton of Judge Howry's daughter.
She will appear I'm joint recital with
Paul Lortat--poor man, his name has
been twisted and turned in a scan.
The Washington times., 1916-12-03

daIous fashion in--who u Just back
from the front, where be1has been N
centage OF the proceeds OF all his en-.
gagements II devoted to relief work.
Elizabeth 10 also anxious to help the
cause along, and half the proceeds
from this concert will 20 TO swell the
American fund for French wounded.
Elizabeth has Just completed q Eieh.
" successful concert tour OF Ker.
lucky and Tennessee. She will Ill
numerous engagements; during the
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