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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
AMBASSADOR TO
 GERMANY GIVEN
 AN ABSENT LEAVE

WASHINGTON, March IS. - Sec retary of State Lansing announced to- day that authority had been granted Ambassador Gerard, at Berlin, to leave his post for O vacation. 1t is not known whether the ambassador VIII leave Germany or not.
 The suppositlon was given in the request from Ambassador Gerard that he might go for Q short trip to Switzerland instead Of returning to the United States.
 State Department officials state there is absolutely nothing of politncal significance In the granting of'a leave Of absence to Gerard at the present time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
COLE YOUNGER, PAL
 OF JESSE JAMES le
 AT POINT OF DEATH

Lee's Summit, Mo-, March i6.- Colo Younger one of tho famous James boys gang Of hiahwaymen which hsrrassad the Middle Wes, and Southwest for 20 yeara after ihe clvll War. Ia near death at hla home here. Cole Younger with coveral other, were capilrcd as the time the James gang raided Norlhileld, Mlnna end served many yc7rs Of a life sentence in tho Minnesota renitentiary before he was pardoned a few ycars aro.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
UNiNsTRUsTED DELEGATES
 WILL BE IN MAJORITY
 AT CHICAGO CONVENTION

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-chica- 80 adyices say that uninstructed dele gates will be in an easy majority in the Republican convention at Chicago next June. No fayorite son will en- ter tho convention with moro than 100 delegates bound to him by instruc- tons. Col Roosevelt seems to have the most strength, with Hughes, whose support is increasing, in the second place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
DENIALS TURKEY PLANS
 FOR PEACI

LONDON. March 1s.-A Rome cor respondent sends a message that ac' cording to advices received In Italy from Berne. Naby Bey the former Turklsh ambassador ct Rome IS re- ported to be endeayoring to make separate peace for Turkey with the Allies
 During the pest two weeks Berlin has issued an official denial several times that Turkey was not anxious over Che war The information re- colyed fin Rome IS of such an authen. tic nature that even the government there believes that Turkey is and has been for several weeks working to- wards an hidependent peace settle
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
Steamer Movements
 and Mail Information
Now North Bound.

NOW NVltN DoAtds The Admiral Watson is due to ar. rive with passengers and mail at S:oo o'clock tonight.
 The Princess Sophia left wrangell lat a. m. and is due to arrive here this afternoon
 The Al-Id is due in Juneau Tues day from the south with passengers.
 Scheduled sallings. The Admiral Evans Is due to sail from Seattle tomorrow night. The Dolphin Is due to sail from Sc. atllo on the first voyage of the sea. son tonight
 The Alaska is due to sail from Sc. attle Monday for the north with pas sengers and mail
 South Bound saillugs. The Spokane is due south bound at ] o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The Admiral Farragut is due to ar rive from the Westward southbound
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
TIRPITZ PLANNED
 BIG RAID

LONDON. March 1s.-A wireless report from Rome says that the re- tlrement of Admiral Tirpitz, as Mini ster of Marine, occurred by his in- tenton to attack Great Britain with the entire German navy. This plan was vetoed according 10 these ad- vices by the German Emperor and Prince Henry.
 Previous adyices stated that Admir- al Tlrpltz, resigned on account Of the German fleet leaving Kiel, directly opposed to the advices received from Rome
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
AGED MissoURiAN GETS
 DIVORCE FROM SIXTH WIFE

KANSAS CITY. March IS. - The sixth chapter in the story of John A. Keepers matrimonial ventures was closed when Judge Lucas granted him a divorce from Julia Keepers. She was his sixth wife He is 77 years old and she is 5s. He testified that she refused to live with him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
RECRUITING ACTIVE
 lN CENTRAL WEST

CHICAGO, March 1S.-Never before was recruiting so active in the Cen. tral West as it has been since the United States decided to send troops into Mexico Added impulse has been given to the recruiting by the pass age Of the resolution directing the in. crease of the regular army to It's full authorized strength. It is stated that all the companies Of the regiments in this section Of the country win soon have their full complement of 100 men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
DUTCH COMBINE
 CAUSES LOSSES
 TO CREDIT HOLDERS

NEW YORK. March 1S.-A combi- nation of Dutch banks. known as the Association for Financial Affairs ere ated to protect the interests of Dutch traders. is trying to solvo the prob lem of low American exchange caus- Ing loss to holders of credits on Neg York who want Co realize.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
NEW NICKEL PROCESS
 INVENTED IN CANADA

DETROIT. Mich. March 1s.- The Burrows Refining Company, of Otta- wa. Canada, with s5.OOoO0o capital is being formed to refine nickel under O new process which gives 50 pounds or metal from 100 pounds Of ore in IS hours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
Mectinq at Torreon.

FL PASO. March 1S.-According to advices. British Consul Ozhea called @ meeting ct Torreon last Wednesday night. Of the Americans remaining there to select Q local American rep rescntotive to deal with him as he Is in charge of the American interests since the departure of c. A. Will iams. American Consul R. J. Bocel. the former American representative or the State Department. was select oi by the Americans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
orcI ARF slc DIvIpENps

COPENHAGEN. March IS. 70 The Danish commercial journal. -Borsen. states that two Danish shipping com panies have declared Q dividend of 20 per cent. four of 30 per cent, four of 70 per cent and one of 100 per cnnt-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
nled nefendlnc Women.

FL PASO. March 1S-Jose Pereya. Carranza's consul at Columbus. New Mexico. who was killed during the Villa raid ihore met his death irving to save the lives of the American wo- men. This is according to Q state mont made today by Mrs. ". l.. Ritch- ie. who was at Columbus at the time Of the raid. She herself witnessed the larlh nl rarnrn
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
THOUSANDS OF TONS
 ON COAST AWAITING
 SHIPMENT TO ORIENT

CHICAGO, March 1S. - There are thousands Of tons Of goods on tho Po- cific coast awaiting shipment to tho orient Owners would gladly pay $50 ton for ils transportation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
N..l...l nn.ra. M no out.

WASHINGTON. March 1s.-The of- fciais in the Division of Militia Af- fairs or the War Department are studying plans that will be used if it Is found necessary to call out the various National Guards Of the United States for services in the Mexican campaign.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
MerIc7nsi Rlilro1as souqht

WASHINGTON. March 1S.-To ex- pedite the operations against Villa, Major General Frederick Funston has asked Carranza fo4 permission Go use the Mexican railroads in supplying American columns with ammunition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
FOREIGN CAPITALISTS NEGCTiATifJG TO BUY
 CALIFORNIA TIMBER

SAN FRANCISCO. March 1S.-Brit- ish and French capitalists are report ed negotiating for the purchase of all standing redwood and sugar pine in California. Involving S2o0,000ooO
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18

 CALLING
 FOR HELP

AMSTERDAM, March lS.-An un- named steamer is sending out wireless calls for help from the vicinity of the spot where the Dutch steamship Tu- bantia was sent to the bottom lt is not known whethe rthe unknown yes sel struck a mine or was torpedoed
 LONDON, March 1s.-oncers of the steamer Tubantia today made sworn oaths that the steamer was tor pedoed. The explosion was SO terri ac that even the life boats hanging on the davits were shattered to bits If it had not been for an extra Quan- tity of life rafts few, if any, of the passengers or crew would have es- caped alive
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
TIME FOR FREE LUNCH
 POLICY IS NOW PASSED
 SAYS HARVARD PROFESSOR

PROVIDENCE. March 1s.-ln urg- ing preparedness. Prof. Hart of liar yard says: "You can't have the Mon roe doctrine without paying for it; the time for free lunches in international affairs has passed"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
CRUDE OIL TAKES
 A GIGANTIC JUMP

KANSAS CITY. March 1S.-oklaho- ma and Kansas Crude oil has advanc- ed 10 cents @ barrel to S1.40, @ new high record. In addition, many buy CTS are said to be paying premiums between 25 and 40 cents Q barrel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
sroeK ouoTATIoNs.

NEW YORK, March IS. Alasle Gold closed today at 2i Butte and Superior at 92N Chino ai 55, Ray at 2s@ and Utah Copper at S2it.
 Copper metal was quoted at 25
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Many Witness Dedication.
nnnleI. Presses Rutton-

WASHINGTON. March 1S.-secre- tary of the Navy Daniels. acting for President Wilson. touched the button opening the new San Diego exposition today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
Ane-is,ne M,-eh at Nlehe.

SAN ANTONIO March IS. - The American troops now across the bor- dor win be marching both day and night This information was given out today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
A NEW ITALIAN

LINE IS ORGANIZED ROME, March i8.--A new steamship company. to be known as the societa Napionnle di Naylgazione is being organized at Genoa Italy it will have 9 capitalization Of SI5oO.o0o Of which only a small portion haH been subscribed ShipbuAders ere already aI nnrL nn lhraa o-nnn lc.- ---------
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
WILSON'S ARMY
 BILL

Now Before the House Is the Chief Executives Own Bill-Debate Has Started - Expected, however that Final Vote Will Not Be until Next Week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
LATE NEWS RECEIVED
 BY CABLE THIS p. M.

LONDON: British steamship Pal emband was torpedoed In the English channel this afternoon and sunk. The crew was saved.
 SEATTLE: ". F. Johnson. aged and deaf. was struck by @ street car here this afternoon and killed
 HONG KONG: The province of Kwangei. with population Of 5,oOo,- 900. has declared its independence and republic has been proclaimed by the revoiutionists.
 SEATTLE: Captain E. l.. Noble. superintendent of the Pacific Coast S. S. Co.,. has resigned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18

WASHINGTON, March IS. The House military bill is President Woodrow Wilson's own bill, accord ing to a statement made by Represen- lative James Hay. Of Virginia. chair man of the House military affairs committee, in the House this morning. when debate on the measure was re- sumed under the ten hour rule.
 Tho rule reported by tho rules com mitiee allows ten hours for debate, then the voting will begin. There are many pending amendments. and h roll calls are demanded on all of them it win not be possible to get final action soon.
 General Debate 10 On.
 Chairman Hay said shortly after noon today: oI may say in broad language that this bili is the Presi- dents very own. He thoroughly fp- proves Of It."
 The general debate on the bill con- tmued with prospects that it will not be passed by tonight as expected. The final vote may not be reached before the latter part Of next week. lt had been planned to hold night sessions but this was given up after it was seen that no organized opposition to the bin was in evidence.
 The administration leaders expect on overwhelming mapority for the measure
 Congress Hao Power.
 Late yesterday afternoon Chairman Hny In @ general discussion of the bIl said: "If it came to war Con- gross win go to any extent in enlarg- ing he army. ] do not believe that a two years enlistment would. how ever, loo good thing Half of the time the army would be composed largely Of haltbaked recruits Those who advocate a short term enlistment, as l have been told they win do, also desire that there be no re-enlistment Few men. let mo tell you, will enlist if they know there is no future and no backbone
 National Guard Issue.
 ''Ve provide that the National Guard can be mobnized at once in time of war without delay and confusion, as occurred in tho Spanish war days. ] do not believe that any question win arise as to the powers Of Congress over the militia. The army bin win stand the test of the Supreme Court and the President will have power to send the guard anywhere he can send the regular army"
 Mann AttaelSs Blll.
 WASHINGTON. March 18.--A bit ter attack was made upon the army bnl this afternoon by Representative James R. Mann this afternoon. His assault was a surprise but his state ments were greeted with cheers from the advocates of even greater mili- tary preparedness than the adminis- tration's bill. "So far, have sanc- toned the bnl." stated Representative Mann. "but it has utterly failed and Is inadequate for the needs of the coun- try. It is idle time to say that we are the greatest and richest country ln the world and then should leave ourselves utterly unprepared in the sublime confidence that God will look out for us as he Is said to do for drunken men. The bin has fallen far short of what ought to be provid- ed for In this llne."
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18

PARIS, March 1S.-The German at- tack against verdun. which has con- tinued for four weeks, shows unmis- takable signs of weakening. The only positive fruits gained by Germany appear only on paper and for them, it is asserted that the Germans have sacrificed 25O,0O0 of their best men.
 The sort of thing that has been go- Ing on for days is neither magnificent nor war. It has been just scientific slaughter, and has served only to dis. play the courage of our assaiIants and the tenacity of our own defenders.
 FieIds of Dead.
 "Whole fields of dead attackers arc now stretched before the center of activities" said an officer of the French army who returned from the front today. This officer. who comes from vaux, gives Q graphic picture of what disappearing is along the attacking salients.
 "Our artillery" he said "is now in excellent positions, from which it crushes the attacking oattalions in every instance.
 Proceeding he said: Nov and again an occasional company -naBages to get through our lines to rdined cha. otic villages only to be destroyed by machine guns or bayonets. In some of the cases 1t would seem that the lies and boasts of German reports havo recolled upon their own heads It would seem that even the army Le- fore verdm believes the claims sent lout from Berlin.
 Slaughter Terrific.
 For instance: After the reported capture of Vaux company of the l19th German reserve regiment march cd toward Viej with it's officers at It's head and arms at shoulder without doubting that compatriots had clear ed the way before them. and were at the front engaging the French fin sue cessful attacks. The French permit ted the Germans actually to enter tho village. then. when they got into the main street Of the town. our troops opened fire with machine guns. The slaughter was terrific. The Germans quickly scattered. Those Of them who were not killed in the streets took refuge in cellars where they were killed with bayonets and hand gren- ades. The whole company was des troyed.
 "In ma6y instances the French have been able to trace successful surprises on the enemy to their belief in tho baseless claims that heye been sent out from Berlin"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
VISITING ELKs
 TO ENTERTAIN

-a..-
 Tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock in the lodge room Of the Eiksl all visiting Elks are urg- cd Co attend Q special meeting. There is a jolly good reason why the visitors should all be at the meeting The Elks are starting a series Of special nights. Last Wednesday was Past Exalted Ruler night Next Wednesday night the visiting Eiks are supposed to get up a program to entertain the local members. It all depends upon tomouow's meeting just how successful the next High Jinks win be-
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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
SAYS UNCLE SAM
 IS ANGRY

SAN DIEGO. Calif5- March IS. - Uncle Sam Is deadly in earnest and Villa win regret the day that his ban dits crossed the border and left death and destruction at Columbus. % said Secretary Of the Interior Frank lin K. Lane. who is here as the per sonal representative of President Will son at the dedication of the Panama California International Exposition.
 "The United States wants Vnla. dead or alive. and the pursuit by the Amer lean troops will be relentless" con- tinued Secretary Lane. "We do not know how long it wili require, not how serious the task may become. but we do know that the days of Villa are numbered"
 Many Witness Dedication.
 The re-dedication services at the Panama California International Ex- position, which will remain open for the whole Of the present year, was witnessed by tho largest crowd that bas attended the grounds since it was decided to keep the fair open for an- other year. The addres5 of Secre- tary Lane was heard by as many as could crowd within the range oi his voice. and it made a marked impress, sion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
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MAUD ADAMS
 MOTHER IS DEAD

SALT LAKE CITY, March IS. -Alrs. Annie Asenath Adams Kiskadden, mother of Maude Adams, Is dead. The two have been inseparabie during Maude Adam's career on the stage and the mother has been her con- stant companion on her trips aropnd the country
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GOV STRONG IS
 NOW IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE. March 1S.-Gov. J. P. A. strong Of Alaska ar- rived here today. He observed that Alaska's development has
 p passed the stage where it is s dependent entirely upon min erals and incidentally express
 , ed the opinion that Seattle is due for a hundred million dol
 lars worth Of business with that territory this year and p possibly more.
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French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-07-06
AND DAUGHTER
DROWNED IN SMALL POND.

r. H. Barrow, past grand councillor
of the United Commercial Travellers of
North and South Carolina, and his lit
tie daughter, Jennie Sue Barrow, thir-
teen years of age, were drowned in a
small pond near the Spartanburg
Country Club. Spartanburg S. c., late
Tuesday afternoon. Miss Barrow had
waded into the pond when her father
noticed that she was in distress and
went to her assistance. Upon reach
ing her both began to sink suddenly,
evidently miring in the mud and quick
sand on the bottom. Mrs. Barrow
with her three sons, all small children,
witnessed the tragedy. The family
had gone on a picnic for the day.
The presence of quicksand in the
pond is believed by those who recov-
cred the bodies to have been respon-
sible for the accident.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-07-06
OUR FIGHTING r.

From information that has been
gathered by the Census Bureau says
the Charlotte Observer. the United
States has 21,O71, 076 men between the
ages of Is and As years-men who are
regarded as fit for fighting in time of
war. Of this number $685. 15 are in
the Southern States, 13,094,61 in the
North and 1,97O,322 in the West.
North Carolina has 4O1 ,917 and South
Carolina 2S3,490. Texas has the larg-
est number of the Southern States,
S28, 756. George is second with 507,-
68S. Kentucky has 469,711. Tennessee
1854, Alabama 414.454 and Virginia
410,422. ~
Senator Overman has secured the
passage in the Senate of the bill Gre
ating a term of the Appellate Court at
Asheville. This bill has passed the
House.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-07-06
VISITS GIRLS CAMP.

Florida Business Man at Laurel Park
i'm Interest of Southland Seminary.
H. Walter Fuller, of st. Petersburg.
Fla. president of the St. Petersburg
Investment Company, spent several
hours at Rhododendron Camp, Laurel
Park, last Saturday. Mr.. Fuller WIN
is interested in the largest financial
enterprises of st. Petersburg, stopped
here on his way to Philadelphia for a
conference with Mrs. Aiken and Prof.
Schuyler of the Rhododendron Camp
at Laurel Park concerning Southland
Seminary at st. Petersburg. Prof.
Schuyler is the principal of the Semi
nary and Mrs. Aiken, assistant prin-
cipal.
Mr.. Fuller believes that Southland
Seminary under Prof. Schuyler and
Mrs. Aiken can be made the leading
educational institution for women in
the South. 1t is expected that the ed
vocational year car be made to
ten months by having two months at
Laurel Park. This plan. it is hoped,
will enable Southland Seminary to
equal the best colleges for women in
the North. while providing much more
favorable and uniform climatic condi-
tions, taking the year through than
any other educational institution for
women.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-07-06
WHAT'S THE MATTERS

At this writing it looks like some
thing is wrong again with the u. S.
Quartermaster's Department. Adjutaat
Generals of some of the states are
having trouble and experiencing I'M
comfortable delay in securing ade-
quate equipment and necessities foc
the troops of the State Guard called
into the service of the United States.
Repeated requests for army equip
rent are going unanswered at a time
when the government is urging hurry
in the mobilization of state troops in
the concentration camps.
Eighteen years ago when We had
IL little trouble with Spain, there
we're unpleasant disclosures along
this line-troops enlisted for the Gu
ban war being sent to the camps Of
concentration only partly accoutered
and very inadequately supplied with
actual necessities. 1t looks like a
repetition Of the trouble is in sight.
and it is a most r~eprehensible thing ~
contemplate. There is said to be full
equipment for the ordinary peace COM
plement, but that there is little or
nothing left for the additional recruits
called for by the government to place
the companies on a "war basis" OF
curse this means that if the troops are
ordered INTO active service some CO
them must necessarily go poorly
equipped and lily provided for.
Congress being in session that BODY
should insert it's probe without delay
and rectify the trouble. AS long as
the present situation has been on the
way, with the certainty of it's. arrival
plain to every school boy, there's no
excuse apparent for this gross "un-
preparedness" of the U, S. Quarter
masters Department.
In the present emergency call that
blanch Of the service appears to be
Unable to comply with the usual and
necessary demands that should be
promptly met when military units are
asked to recruit from a peace basis to
full war strength footing. Why?
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-07-06
THOMAS B. ALLEN.

''Victory in defeat" may well be IN
scribed upon the political epitaph OF
former Senator T. B. Allen, who fall
e1 of denomination in last Saturdays
urinary. He may console himself
with the consciousness of having
fought a good fight and kept the faith."
He has vigorously opposed all efforts
to increase the salaries of the county
officers, ever since the proposition
was called to his attention when 4
Senator from this district. While an
other goes to represent the people his
time, he is committed to Senator Al
lens position upon the salary question,
and Foy Justice is "a man of his
word"
There is no better type of citizen in
Henderson county than T. B. Allen and
no constituency ever had a more faith
ruL or a more conscientious represeu-
ative. The ~fattering support he re-
ceiyed in the first primary evinces the
high estimation in which he is held by
the Democracy of the county and the
largely increased vote brought out by
the opposition on Saturday and the
fact that he was unable to get out
amongst the people accounts. in a
large measure. for his defeat. The re-
suit showed no loss for Allen, but a
material gain for Justice. That such
a large number of Democrats mani
tested an interest in the contest be-
speaks a big vote in November and a
La &c majority for the successful con-
So "all's well that ends WELL"