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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
Gave No Permission.

QUERETARO, Mexico, April 7.- The Mexican Minister of Foreign Af- fairs, in an interview published this morning, stated emphatically that the Mexican government had never given permission to the United States to use the Mexican Central railroad for the transportation of supplies to the United States troops, and that the use of the road for such a purpose would be without the sanction of the Mexi- can authorities.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
POLICE FAIL
 TO FIND CLUE
NEPHEW IS UNDER SUSPICION
Afte,. Dilioent Search Officers Fail to Discover any Trace Of Murderer of Mrs. Wheeler and Miss Swift, Aged Sisters-Victims Robbed.

SEATTLE, April S.-After dili- gent search the police have been un- able to find the slightest clue to the murderer of Mrs. Wheeler and Miss Swift, the aged sisters, who were found dead Thursday.
 H. s. King, the nephew, who re- ported the finding of the bodies and the loss of three thousand dollars, the victims were known to have in the house, is under suspicion of having committed the deed himself. and is being closely watched by the police.
 The two women were sisters, aged respectively 76 and 54, and were rSforted to have had large sums of money secreted about the house. The murderer beat in their heads with a club, and ransacked the house for the treasure.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
BRITISH SEIZE
 STR. MAzATLkN
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO LANSING
Vessel Charged with Carrying Con- traband Taken Off the Chile Coast in January and Will Be Sent to Prize Court.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April B. Secretary Lansing today received off, cial notice from the British govern ment of the seizure by British war ships of the American steamer Mazat- Ian.
 The Mazatlan, which has been known as the Mystery Ship of the Pacific" because of the uncertainty regarding her movements and car goes was seized off the coast of Chile in January. She is charged with car rying contraband and will be sent to the prize court.
 It is thought that the British con- mander who seized the vessel had ob- tained evidence that the Mazatlan was carrying coal and munitions to German commerce raiders.
 The Mazatlan is one of the vessels purchased from Germans at the be- ginning of the war. England black listed them and notified the United States that she would seize them wherever found, but it was hardly be- lieved that she would carry out her threat as the purchase was bona fde one by Americans, and the yes sells registry was transferred to the American flag. Her owners have protested to Secretary Lansing.
 England made vigorous protest at the time of the purchase of the boats by Americans, and it is believed she has bided her time and seized the Mazatlan at the first opportunity.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
BIG VICTORY
 FOR PEACE so ANNOUNCES HENRY FORD Primary Returns Show ,Jitney Manu- facturer Is Preference of People of Michigan for President Over Sena- tor Smith of That State.
so ANNOUNCES HENRY FORD

DETROIT, April 8.-The final re- turns from the primaries held Mon- day show that Henry Ford, automo- bile manufacturer and promoter of the Ford Peace expedition, defeated Senator Smith by large majority in the vote expressive of the preference of the people for candidate for the presidency.
 Ford, in an interview this after noon, stated that his success is de- cided victory for peace, and demon strates beyond all question that ma jority of the people are opposed to preparedness or the expenditure of vast sums of money for warships and standing armies.
 Henry Ford is getting the expres- sion of the people upon his running for the presidency upon an indepen- dent ticket, and he claims to be re- ceiving much encouragement.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
Men Suffering From Heat.

DOUGLAS, April S.-Wives of of- ficers with the Pershing expedition in Mexico residing here, have received letters from their husbands showing that the American troops are suffer- ing greatly because of the unusual conditions.
 The letters state that the men lack proper food, because of the made quate methods of transportation, and that the supply of water is extremely limited. It is also said that the heat is terrific, and that the soldiers, con-
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
DANIELS PLEADS FOR MORE SHIPS
Declares There Is Not One First-Class Eattles!,ip in Pacific Waters, and That Fleet Could Be Wiped Out Easily by Any Power.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April S. Secretary Daniels appeared before the senate committee on Naval affairs today in support of the bill for in creasing the naval strength of the country. He made a strong plea for a large appropriation and the author ity to largely increase the annual quota of Warships.
 During his remarks the Secretary stated that there was not one first class battleship in the Pacific fleet, and that in the event of conflict with any of the powers. the Pacific squadron would be wiped out of existence by one or two modern bat tleships.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
WANTS BIDS FUR
 SUMMER SERVICE WILL SEND MAIL OVERLAND Department Asks for Bids for Carry ing Various Amounts of Mail, on Weekly Schedule, Between Coast and the Interior.
WILL SEND MAIL OVERLAND

Alvah Flames, Chief Clerk of the Railway Mail Service, brought with him today notices that bids will be received by the Postotf1ce department for an emergency mail service during the summer months between Valdez or Chitina and Fairbanks.
 Bids will be received for carrying once each week, between the coast and Fairbanks, 200, 300, 400 and 500 pounds of mail each trip, and also a bid per pound for carrying all mail offered, with a minimum of 200 lbs. guaranteed each trip.
 Specifications and blank bids may be obtained from Postmaster Jeffer- son. As this is designated an emer- gency service no bonds will be re- quired. ..-
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
WASHINGTON U.
 BEATS STANFORD

SEATTLE. April 8.-The Univer- sity of Washington eight defeated the Stanford eight yesterday afternoon by four lengths, over the Lake Washing ington course.
 The Stanford crew had been tOuted 10 win the event. and were believed to have cinch, but their showing was far from championship class. Washington took the lead almost from the start, and at the end of the four-mile course was leading by fully four lengths.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
GERMANS SUSTAIN
 FR|CHTFUt LOSS
ESTIMATED 200, 600 ARE KILLED
Semi-O Official Announcement States That the TeutOns Have Had 2OO,- the Past Month.

PARIS, April 8-It is semi-offi- cially reported here that the German losses during the drive at Verdun, during the past month have been the heaviest of any similar period during the war.
 It is said that the Teutonic losses in killed have been no less than 200,- coo men. to which must be added the many more.
 The number of fatalities has been unusually great, as much of the fight ing has been done at extremely close range, where the effect of the rife fire has been particularly fatal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
Germans Smash at Britain

0CHAAASsAAS 0llAdSN aL DT1UblH
 LONDON, April S.-Smashing by air and sea the Germans are now en- deavoring with unparalleled fierce ness to offset the good impression made in neutral countries by the re- cent meeting of the allied war coun- Gil at Paris. In addition to the four Zeppelin raids in this country in as many days the torpedoing of ships average four daily and many new submarines and Zeppelins must have been brought into play. These facts added to the terrific hammering at Verdun invinces the fact that this is the supreme effort of the Teutons. Berlin emphasizes the fact that the new Zeppelins raids are the begin ming of more active warfare against England as demanded by the Reich stag.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
NOTED DOG RACE WILL
 BE RUN ON MONDAY

NOME, April S.-The ninth All Alaska Sweepstakes race will be run here on Monday over trail that is in such excellent condition that fast time is expected. Six or seven teams will face the starter if present pro misses are fulfilled but the absence of Scotty Allan and John Johnson is noticeable. The course is from Nome to Candle and return, distance of 412 miles.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
Promotion for Col. DOdd.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April B. A bill has been introduced in the mander of one of the divisions of Pershing's Mexican expedition to Brigadier General.
 Col. Dodd is slated for retirement in July, having reached the advanced age of GA years. His first command was the famous Seventh Cavalry, aft erward with Custer in 1876, where the regiment was practically wiped out in battle with the Sioux Indians
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
Remarkable Silence

LONDON; April 8.-A silence that is regarded as remarkable has sud- denly fallen over the war in the re- zion outside of France and Flanders. The reports from other quarters are so meagre and tell so little of impor- tance that they are hardly worth sending. In the Isonzo valley the Ital- ians are apparently making some ef- forts and the Russians are pressing from time to time in the east but the Austrians and Germans occupy posi- tions which are tremendously strong. The only official announcement made from Petrograd for two days was that matters are progressing favorably.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
BERLIN CLAIMS
 GAINED GROUND After Desperate Fighting TeutOns Capture French Positions and Are Holding Them Despite Heavy Coun- ter Attacks by the French.
TAKE GROUND WEST OF MEUSF

BERLIN, April 8.-A war office bulletin issued today says that the German troops have taken wide strip of French ground west of the Mouse in the Verdun district.
 The ground was taken after des- perate fighting, and is being held by the Germans, despite several at- tempts of the French to retake the positions. e
 The French are reported to have lost heavily in the counter attack.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
AROLINE SAILS SOUTH
 AT TEN THIS MORNING

The steamer Aroline came in from the westward shortly after 8 o'clock this morning, and sailed about two hours later for the south. She was expected to reach here about mid night last night, but was compelled to lay up off Naked Islands on ac- count of the heavy snow storm, and remained there until daylight this morning. She carried a number of passengers for Cordova, from this place.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
BELGIAN NURSE
 |s EXECUTED
WAS FOUND GUILTY OF TREASON
Woman Who Assisted Prisoners to
 Escape from the Germans Is Found
 Guilty of Treason by Court Martial
 and Sentenced to Death.

AMSTERDAM, April 8.-Newspa- pers of this city today printed story to the effect that Gabrielle Petite, the Belgian nurse who was charged with aiding Belgian prisoners of war to es-
  cape from the Germans, has been ex- ecuted.
 It is said that the woman was tried by court martial on the charge of treason, and, being found guilty, was executed by firing squad.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
Ross Hockey In Anchorage.

Ross Hockey and Gus Carver ar rived over the trail this morning from Valdez. MT. Hockey was for merly a member of the Valdez city council and speaks of that little city in glowing terms, saying that the prospects for Valdez are better now than they have been for several years past. MT. Hockey expects to bring his family to Anchorage to reside permanently.-Pion
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
TACOMA MERCHANTS WANT
 ALASKA MAIL EARLIER

Tacoma merchants are peeved at what they consider is a decided ad- vantage held by Seattle merchants in regard to the delivery of mails from Alaska.
 The trade and commerce bureau of the Tacoma Commercial club has taken the matter up and will make strong effort to have the Alaska mails delivered earlier in Tacoma than at present.
 Alaska mails arriving in Seattle at midnight do not reach Tacoma until noon the next day, long after Seattle merchants have received their mail. although it takes less than an hour to cover the distance between the two cities. This gives Seattle merchants a decided advantage over their Taco ma brethren. Hence the kick.
 
 Fancy stationery at the Walden
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

WASHINGTON, D. C., April S. The War Department states that Gen. Funston was not ordered to stay on the trail of Villa until the outlaw was captured, dead or alive, and that such story is mere newspaper talk. The orders issued to the; American troops can be withdrawn from Mexi- co at any moment with consistency.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
Warships in Tight

COPENHAGEN, April, S.-A Ger man squadron dashed off into the North Sea two or three days ago and have fought a minor skirmtsh with British torpedo boats off the coast of Norway. The result is not known but Following a heavy cannonading a Damaged German destroyer has been tpwed past Helsingborg towards the German coast.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

.Alvah Flames, chief clerk of the railway mail service, was g. passen- ger on the Alameda for Seward, on business connected with his depart ment. While in town he posted at the postoffice calls for bids for the summer auto mail service between the coast and the interior.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
To TerrOrize London

LONDON, April S.-Count Rev entlow is now urging constantly in Berlin that Zeppelins be used con- stantly to make every night in Lon don a terror He speaks of Britain as an arch enemy of Germany and that as such no mercy should be shown to her.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

Oscar Fish, for many years a resi- dent of Valdez, but recently of Chiti- na, where he was connected with the Blum store, returned on the Alameda, having severed his connection with the store there.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

Mrs. A. l.. Norgren, of Cordova, was passenger on the Alameda for Seward, accompanying her husband who is a member of the Forestry service staff.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

FOUND-A pocket book contain ing check. Owner may have same by calling at the Pinzon Cigar store and proving property.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

Frank Cotter, a prominent Seward business men, went through on the Alameda after business trip to the states.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08
MAY WITHDRAW TROOPS
 FROM MEXICAN BORDER

CAPTURE OF VILLA RELIEVED DOUBTFUL SOLDIERS BE BACK-OFFICIAIs STATE ORDERS WERE NOT TO TAKE VILLA DEAD MERELY DIsPERsE OUT 1Aws-FEARED PRESENCE TROOPS ABOUT TROUBLE WITH MExICo-NO PERMISSION MEXICAN NATIONAL RAILWAY.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

V. A. Paine and Mrs. Paine, for merly of this city, were passengers on the Alameda from Seattle to Ju- neau where they are now residing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

Fresh Asparagus, Rhubarb, Let tuce, Tomatoes and Green Peppers at Keystone Porduce Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

FOUND-A gold locket, owner may have same by calling at the Prospec- tor and proving property.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

J. Wright, of the Lighthouse service, wen. through on the Ala meda to Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

A. F. Hoffman, U. s. Deputy Mar shal at Chisana, who has recently been transferred to Matanuska pre-. cinct, was an arrival in town on the Alameda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

ing from colder attitudes, are unable to maintain the forced marches ir the intense heat prevailing here.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

Wm. Conley left this morning for Avery River, where he will employ a couple of men on his mining property there.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

A. F. Ramusson, the Seward mill man, was a through passenger on the Alameda for his home town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

Bradner's Jersey Butter and Fresh Ranch Eggs at Keystone Produce Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

MT. Alberts, of the Road Commis sion is taking his annual vacation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-08

Fancy stationery at the Walden Drug Store.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-26

best type OF tunnel. Mr.. Creuxbar
would like about I'VE minutes Of your
time to explain II to you. He could
do 1t In that time and I couldn't.
Creuzbar Is leaving FOR Europe to-
morrow. VIII you see him? 1t is
not n question that should be lightly
passed over. and while the bid ac-
ccpted by the y. =. e. IL the lowest
the type is not the hest. Indeed IL
Is not a sane one. aside from any
engineering question.
The contract was not awarded to
John +. Stevens.
Former Chairman williams aid last
night That ten days ago Col. Williams
told him in n conversation on the sub
ways that he understood that Gaynor
was in the market II the opportunity
arose and somebody had the money
Mr.. Wilcox said he had not heard of
any n looking for any money In all
the subway conflicts and 30 told Col
Williams when the latter made the re-
mark. Mr.. Wilcox explained. how
ever. 'ha' CO.. Williams never told him
about she $500. 900 MESSAGE" and that
he di1 rol ic1r OF that Incident until
It was brought out Yesterday afternoon
senator Thompson held Il conference
with NJ. ilcoN 'ps' night ut the Bit.
more on :hia point. The committee will
decide to-day about meeting to-mor.
row and about any acton toward com
1eli'nE Col Williams 70 divuiee the
sii..N OF the "~mos~euger.'
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APPEL SUMNER HOME LOOTED.
Wobbcrs Destroy Furnishinr~ They
tRn't carry Away.

Tho slunicr home az Ions Beach of
Charles l.. APPEL. lawyer. whose office is
at s. william street. WAS entered ~
iOhbcts some time last week ana rho
entire furnishings of the house N"r"
either carried away or destroyed. Mr..
APPEL has not seen tho results Of tho
welt Of the vtudal., hut says that
If police reporiS are true the damage -
over $l0,0O".
Last Friday q policeman was passing
the house and noticed that one Of
tho windows was cracked and had been
left M n few inches. Tie climbed into
,1e house and found everything topsy-
turvy. Mr.. APPEL Was notified AZ their
home. $50 linton avenue. brooklyn,
and Immediately left for LouC Beach.
All the silver ware was taken. along
with tho wines and liquors in the cellar.
The linen and several ivory statues "a ere
h'so carried away. only tho smaller
Jug were taken AND those too bulky
wcrr slashed and ,u' heyouI repair
Much of tho furniture was broken or
marrcd.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-26
", DAHLGREN SUED
FOR A SEPARATION
Wife Says lie Asked Divorce
SO He Could Wed Wealthy
Woman.
SHE WANTS 800 \ WEEK

Supreme Court Justice Hijur heard
yesterday a suit for n separation brought
by Mrs. Maud X. Dahlgrcn against
Winthrop Dahlgren, grandson % 'hc la'e
Rear Admira, John A. Dahlgrcn ana son
of Commodore Charles Bunker Dahl
sren. who also served In tn" 'tvl war.
Mrs. Dahlgren is suing Tor "A scrara-
tton and asks 800 a week aliWoJN and
the custody % her three children. Etha.
? keenan,. c. and winthrop. Jr, , Years
old. Mrs. Dah.sren said she and her
three children have been compelled to
live in a crainpel apartment at 40 Stei-
ling place. Rrooklyn. while her husband
lives IN luxury ut the Princeton club.
children are so sadly In need OF
clothes that they were not presentable
for appearance in court. 50 ] left them
al home with a friend" said Mrs. Dahl
gren.
Mrs, pahlgren Is n native Of Boston
and married the defendant there in 1900.
Sh. said she lived happily on AN eN-
traSagart scale units 1918. her husband
having received SiOu. 600 from the ">-
tate. o: his father. They lived 1t the
rat. OF $1,000 10 S2D.nun % year. she
| said. She told the court that ia 90
! ,ober. 1913. when she was ronValc> .Hs
| af,cr the birth Of their Youngest ch.!d.
her husband went 20 the hospital and
told he" he mus, have a confidential
talk.
lie said to me" Mrs Dalrreu told
the court. 81 am Ia financial d.ficdl-
ties. Maud. and | want TO marry a rich
woman He pleaded with me to civ"
, him a divorce and when | refused he
left my bedside tn "A hum. Since that
time I have not seen him and ne seems
to have forgotten all about his little
family. ! felt hat some other motive
Insured my husbands departure. When
asked him to tell me all about his
money troubles he replied that Il was
rot a wife = duty to know anything about
her husbands financial affairs
Mrs. Dahlgr.n told tn. court that her
husband was ordered TO pay sl0n = week
temporary alimouy six months ago. but
had paid nothing. although he owns prop
rrtl In Washington. Hoston and phila-
delphia. Justice Ilatz"t will hear an
application Tuesday To punish pthlgre'
for contempt OF court. Decision Vas
reserved lu the separation case.
Commodore nahlgreu. father ~ 'Ao
defendant. dicd IN Trenton, y T.. III
l9ia lie fought with his father. Al
m,ral DahlGreu, in the blockade o.
: charleston.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-26
SILK STRIKE AVERTED.
Patterson Manufacturers Agree to
Nine Hour DnS.

PATERSON. y. j. March - TT six
manufacturers Of Paterson agreed to-
day 60 gran, a nine hour day by their
decision al danger ~ a general strike
has been eliminated. Some oo.00o opcl-
atiy"s will be affected
The Si!k manufacturers Association
aud the six Ribbon Manufacturers As
ISOLATION. representing the employers.
mad been meeting since Thursday The
workers iu the ribbon branch OF the
trade had decided to strike Monday II
he nine hour day We're not granted and
the operatives iN tho other branches o.
'hc trade had made +. understood hat
they would follow
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-26
STATEN ISLAND NOTES.

rwentN-thr"c staten Island sphoo. huu.ot
ere on the list 81 polling plrrcs ISSUED hy
the Board of Elections for the primaries.
The continued absence Of Thomas WiI.
ia inns. who l. travelling in the South, leaves
in doubt ~" waterfront development along
the 'ast shore. MIR. WtlllamS's pan il
build i've piers Was withdrawn before tn,
sinking Iund Commission approved II be,
cause, he said, of local opposition.
.,'"en 49, N"t'' mas ~,
that tn" opinion in regard 10 the city,
right to title % the Ariett, stree
waterfront viii Ice ready IN u few days
The Ton pkinsvil'o Rourd Of Trade ~ mtk.
ing II strong 'ght 10 have the American
Dock Company ous'ed
The Injunction which was served a.
Friday by George NJ Kinney to rcstrtin IN,
city from taxing effective actluu on th'
proposed contract for a garbage ~dcstruCtOI
ON Staten island viii be argued befor,
Justice Clark AT Richmond on April 3
Every. Ihtinn on staten Island hai
row to'nsd the movement to keep ava,
the plant.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-26
IN,dc ms n Wttncss.

Then cx~-'hamberlaiu Hyde was calio,
40 49, stand
"Sn far ~ any conversation with col
Williams is r0'c"rucd.' be sad emphat.-
cailN. Il never hnl II. | have no rccol-
lection Of ever discussing Suh"ays with
anyhody may have" spoken To people
about the suhwaN-, houauS" i was 81
general ,oplc Of conversation, but no.
wiz any railroad unicials."
NJ. Hyde admitted that he was coun'
sci for John +. stevens, the contractor
to- whom President shouts Of the Inter
borough wanted to deliver the third
tracking contracts To settle certain com
mitmcnts and OBLIGATIONS
Mr.. N,s. then read n letter from
Nj. Hyde 10 tn" late Mayor iaynor
which the committee found IN tn. city
Hall cellar n" letter read
There j. - controversy bending over
the aNai.l uf the contracts for build
ing the Harlem River tunnel for the
new suhWaSs, ! ana ono of I'll" attur-
neyS tor John +. stevens, the low
bidder On what IS, without doubt, the