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The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
EXPEDITION WILL NOT BE PICNIC.

WASHINGTON, D C., Mar 12- Major General Bell, enc of the ablest army officers in the United States, has issued statement in which he says that the American people do not realize that the eX
 petition into Mexico will be far from a picnic, and that. on the other hand it will be a terrific struggle, in which many Americans will give up their lives The general further stated that it will, for the most part, be guerilla warfare, in which hundreds of Americans will be killed without ever knowing from whence came the bullets which ended their lives. IT Q Mexicans. he stated, are naturally expert with the rifle and will be able, from be- hind every rock and tree in the country, to pick off Americans be
 fore their hiding place IS discovered
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Brandeis Probe
 Is Nearly Over

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 12- According to a rumor afloat in off cial circles, the subcommittee of judiciary will report favorably to- morrow on the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis for position on the supreme court bench of the United States. It was said today that the com mittee would report tomorrow and that Republicans and Democrats alike would unite in recommending that the senate confirm the nomination.
 MT. Brandeis, who came over from Boston when the charges were first made before the committee, left for Boston today to attend to some matters which he has pending ill court there, but it is expected thal he will get back to Washington during the early part of the week
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
EXPLANATION ID
 BE REQUESTED

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar 12.- If it can be proven that the NoI wegian bark Thorold was sun without warning by submarine the United States will demand a complete disayowal of the act o1 the part of the German goVCrnmen. and prompt punishment of the com mander of the submarine"
 That in effect, was the state ment of Secretary of State Lansing 10 the newspaper men when they were accorded their regular mornine interview today. It was in relation to the sinking of the Norwegian park Thorold with the loss of {; number of lives, although most ot the members of the crew escaped One American, supposed to have been one of the crew, was among those most seriously injured wher the bark was torpedoed.
 It Is understood that it is the in tentiOn of the state department tc dispatch a sharp note of censure tC Germany in the event that it is discovered that the Norwegian boat was sunk without warning, demand ing reparation for the lives lost in the wreck.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
VILLA SPIES
 GETTING BUSY.

COLUMBUS, N NJ, Mar. 12- Several MeXicans, spies of Villa, were caught this afternoon after crossing the border into this state. The Mexicans it is believed, were sent over the line to learn what they could as to the concentration of troops and the plans of the Am ericans as tC the chase of Villa
 The MeXicans denied emphatically that they were in any way connect ed with the Villa forces, but they were identified by American sol diers as being members of the party which was chased back over the line several days ago. They are are being held on the charge of murder and probably will De re
 moved to some interior point within a day or two, to prevent any at tempt on the part of the Nillaistas to retake them from the An orleans
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
SENTIMENT STRONG
 AGAINST AMERICANS.

FL PASO. Mar 12-That the sentiment of MeXicans is apparent ly strong against Americans Is ev dent from the Mexican newspapers which are reaching here from vari ous parts of the southern republic All the newspapers of Mexico are strongly voicing their sentiment against what they term an "inva sion" of their country by Ameri- cans, and they claim they will, ir time, be able to run down and catch the bandits. Much attention is devoted to the raids of Geronimo and other Indian chiefs, and it is claimed also that conditions in Mexico are no worse today than they were in the United States dur ing the civil war.
 Many of the more radical papers are urging all Mexicans to get to- gether, to forget internal troubles. and to prepare to repel the incur sions over the border by Americans, The newspapers have called mass meetings in several places, and great demonstrations have been made against "the hated Gringoes"
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Accuses Germans of
 Promoting rouble

TOKYO, Mar. 12-Baron IshitC foreign minister of Japan, in a pub lie statement made through the press, says that, notwithstanding the fact that the Japanese govern ment has had nothing but the friend Hest feeling toward the United States, and while he believes that the feeling is reciprocated, Germany has been doing everything possible to create an unfriendliness. The baron says that the Japanese gov ernment has proof of underhanded attempts made during the last eight years, to cause complications be tween Uncle Sam and Japan.
 The baron quotes the California incident as one of these. He says that German diplomats, during that period, tried to poison the hearts of all Japanese against the Ameri cans, even up to the time that the countries came to an understand ing of the matter He says also that he has reason to believe that at the same time, Germans were working at Washington, trying to instil distrust into the minds of American statesmen.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Seattle Profits By
 Business of Russia

SEATTLE, Mar 12.-During the month of February, the exports from this port to Vladivostok were val ued at approximately twelve and a half million dollars. The greater part of these exports consisted of munitions of war and railroad ma, terial for the Siberian railroad.
 February Exports Heavy.
 SEATTLE, Mar 12.-The Febru- ary exports in the Washington GUS toms district amounted to nearly thirty-two million dollars, according to figures published today. This is six million dollars greater than the record, which was established more than year ago. The imports for the month of February were valued at twelve and one-half mil lions, which is considerably greater than the imports of last October the high record month up to the present time.
 In addition to these figures, # is said that there are 5000 carloads of freight in the railroad yards, awaiting shipment to the Orient. These are held as there are not enough ships to handle the freight.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
PLANS FOR DRIVE ARE ANNOUNCED.

WASHINGTON, D, C., Mar. 12- General Frederick Funston,-in in com mand of the American troops on the Mexican border, has requested the war department to send him four more regiments of cavalry for border patrol work. And in pur suance of the request, regiments have been ordered to the border from the Presidio at San Fran cisco. F. Oglethorpe, Georgia, and Ft. Robinson, Nebraska.
 It is believed here that the drive into Mexico will be quick and de cisive It's object is to capture the bandit Villa If possible. But little fear is expressed at the war office regarding the possibility of oppo sition to the movements of the American soldiers by Mexicans other than bandits, although word has been received here to the effect that General Carranza strongly ob jects to the invasion.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Body of Fine Coal
 Exposed by Storms

PORT ANGELES, Mar. 12.-Re- cent storms washed away surface sands on the north side of Ediz Hook sandspit here, exposing body of excellent coal, supposed to be capping large body or vein. Fishermen living on the spit are using the coal for fuel and Tom Hoy today brought two large chunks of it to the city.
 The location of the coal is about one mile west from Ediz Hook light house Some observers believe that coal exists here in places as at Nanaimo, B. c. This would shat ter all previous accepted theories 7S to the formation of Ediz Hook, which has always been regarded heretofore as a creation of tide cur rents and sand.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Alabama Senator Is
 Newspapers Friend

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 12- Senator Bankhead, of Alabama, yes terday introduced in congress a bill providing for the repeal of the law which requires newspapers to make a semtannual statement of ownership, circulation, etc. Many of tho leading newspaper of the states claim that interruptions newspapers are given l decided advantage under the present law, while those who are trying to com ply with it meet with many set backs.
 The bill has been referred to a committee and will be reported within the next few days. It is ex pected that the bill will go througl without a great deal of opposition Throughout the country, the bill is being supported by many of the leading newspapers.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Passengers Tell Of
 Stopping of Ship

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 12.-Pa. sengers who arrived on the Amer can steamship China, which arriv ed in port from the Orient yester day tell of the vessel being stopped by British cruiser and of 3S Ger mans, Austrtans and Turks being taken off as prisoners of war. The passengers were greatly angered at the action of the British, as those who were taken off had made many friends aboard the vessel.
 The matter is now being settled by the United States and England Some time ago the United States demanded that the prisoners be re turned to the United States, but as yet the matter has not been set tied.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Neutrals Go To
 England To Work
COMPLAIN FOR THE REASON THAT NEuTRALS
 ARE GETTING JOBS.

LONDON, Mar. 12.-A gener- al kick is going up In this coun- try concerning the fact that large numbers of citizens of nations neutral in the Euro pean war are now working in the British Isles. Many of them are employed in various capaci- ties by the government, which Is another cause for the kick which has arisen.
 Most of the positions where neutrals are now employed were held by Englishmen prior to the outbreak of hostilities. It was at that time. that many posi- tions, particularly as clerks, were open by reason of the fact that the men who had for merly filled them quit their jobs and enlisted in the army It was in this way that many positions, some of them of con siderable importance, were va cated by enlistment
 The newspapers of the cour- try have now taken the matter up. Some of them point out editorially the fact that the employment of neutrals is bene- ficial to the country, for the reason that, while they will not go to war and cannot be com pelled to do so, they can fill the positions vacated by men enlisting as well as English men can. And for this reason, 1t is stated, the ranks of the army can be kep- filled while the work at home goes on as though the men who quit their positions had not done SO
 Other newspapers are taking an entirely adverse view of the situation. Their argument is that the positions should be given to Englishmen, particu- larly to those who have been incapacitated during the war, but who are still able to do clerical work.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Old Landmark of
 Cincinnatti Gone

CINCINNATI, Mar. 12.-Old Trini- ty church, one of the oldest and most beautiful in the city, was burned today The loss is estimat, ed at one hundred thousand dollars Old Trinity was one of the land marks of the city and was one Of the visiting places of tourists and others stopping in the country.
 While no arrangements have been made as yet for the reconstruction of the church, it was said today that plans would be perfected as soon as possible and that the new church would be more elaborate even than the one that was de stroyed.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
rince Weeds Lady
 Of Royal Blood
FIFTH SON OF KAISER TAKES BRIDE IN PERSON OF
 A PRINCESS.

AMSTERDAM, March 12.- Prince Joachim, the fifth son of Emperor William, of Germany, was married today at Berlin, according to word received here. His bride was formerly Prin- cess Maria Augustine, of Anhalt-
 The only practically aston ishing thing about this royal marriage is that it is a love match. The young prince is 25 years of age, and his bride is 16.
 It is understood that the mar of Prince Joachim meets with the complete approval of the Imperial German family, and that they will be ready to wei come the newlyweds into the family circle as soon as they return from their honeymoon, which is to be spent on one of the kaiser's estates.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Enormous Sum Is
 Spent For Liquor
UNITED KINGDOM SPENT NINE HUNDRED MILLION FOR
 LIQUOR LAST YEAR.

LONDON, March 12.-Statis- tics recently compiled in the new economics bureau of the British government show that in spite of the prohibitory regu- lations there was a ten percent increase in the amount of liquor consumed in the United King dom last year over the year pre- vious. In fact, it is estimated fully nine hundred dollars was spent for liquor in the United Kingdom during the past year
 Numerous government officials express themselves as greatly surprised at the statistics as compiled and published. How ever, it is known fact that most of the liquor is consumed in the colonies and that it's i'm portation to this country except in small and only necessary quantities, is prohibited.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
NEW SECRETARY IS ON THE JOB.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 12.- Secretary of War Baker today an nounced that nothing had been heard from the border which would indicate definitely that the Ameri- cans had entered Mexico. The new secretary arrived at his office at the usual hour this morning, not withstanding the fact that it is Sunday and shortly afterward Brig adler General Hugh Scott, the chief of staff arrived at the war office
 The two remained in consultation all the morning. General Scriven
 chief of the signal corps, was closet ed with them for time also. Other members of the general staff were also at the secretary's office for a time. Owing to General Scott's
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Decision To Be
 Announced Today

CHICAGO, Mar. 12-Announcement has been made by the Civil service commission that a decision will be rendered tomorrow in the salary splitting scandal, which was start ed few weeks ago. It was openly charged that Mayor Thompson had signed a note for s50OO0 prior to his election and that he has since called upon certain high salaried officials, whom he appointed, to put up part of their salaries to meet the note.
 Other charges are that officials high in favor with the mayor have forced their appointees to bear part of the expense of meeting the note
 While no intimation has been given out as to the nature of the findings of the commission, it is generally believed that the mayor will be completely exonerated.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
NO ARMS FOR
 M MEXICAflS NOW.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 12.- Orders have been issued to all GUS toms offices along the border to re yoke all permits to ship explosives to Mexico As it will be impossi ble for the MeXicans to get any am munition or war supplies from Eu rope, it is believed that this vii do a great deal toward forcing a speedy conclusion of hostilities The American troops who are patrolline the border have been given strict instructions to guard against the smuggling of arms or ammunition into Mexico.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
VILLA USING DIPLOMACY.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 12.- It is generally believed in oficia' circles here that Villa raided Co., lumbus, New Mexico hoping that the subsequent American invasion, which was sure to follow, would result in Mexico uniting against the hated eringo. This is believed the more because of the fact that Villa at tempted, some months ago, to in iuce Zapata to join him in series of raids over the border to plum der the cities and town that might be unprotected.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Women Are Urged
 To Economiize

LONDON, Mar. 12.-The national committee for war savings has is sued statement urging women to be more economlcal in the mat ter of dress, in order to release the vast amount of money that is tied up in clothing. The committee points out the fact that it is not necessary for women to have so many clothes and so many dresses and urges civic societies to impress this on all women and girls. Ill- stead of women trying to vie with each other in the matter of dress the committee urges that they try to outdo each other in economy and simplicity.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
AVIATION SQUAD GETTING READY.

SAN DIEGO Mar 12-It was re ported here today that orders had been received at aviation headquar ters here for a number of aero planes and aviators to be prepared to proceed to Mexico at once. It is believed here among the bird men that the aviation squad vii play an important part in the searcl for the Mexican bandits.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Millions in Copper Exports Predicted

SEATTLE, Mar 12.-In today's issue of the Seattle Times, Jack Underwood devotes a great deal of space to the exports of Alaska fol the year 1916. The writer states that Alaska will ship at least twen- ty-five million dollars worth of cop per during the present year, to say nothing of it's vast fisheries an' other mineral supplies.
 The Times also devotes editorial space to Alaskan exports and says that the north will undoubtedly take a greater stride in its devel- opment during the year 1916 than during any similar period in the last 20 years.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
European Exports
 Increase Rapidly

NEW YORK, Mar. 12.-Accordine to announcement made by Dudley Field Malone, collector of the port of New York, during the first two weeks of March, the European eX' ports have amounted to s55,00O, 900 weekly. During the month of February, the average weekly eX- ports amounted to s2S,000000.
 This great increase in exports is due, it is said, to the fact that large war orders, made some months ago, are now ready, for shipment. It is expected that From now until the first of May, the exports will in crease steadily.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
BELIEVE AMERICANS ARE INTERESTED.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar, 12.- Several members of congress, es pecially representative from the border states, believe that Ameri can capitalists, owning interests in Mexico are financing the Villa fore es, in order to secure intervention in Mexico. They are anxious tc see the southern republic policed by American soldiers so that their properties will regain their true value
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Enough Wheat To
 Supply the World

CHICAGO, Mar. 12.-Reports is sued by the wheat barons of the country who have headquarters in this city, show that there is enough wheat in reserve in the United States, Canada. Australia, Argen- tina and India to supply the whole world, with the exception of Ger many, for one year This does not take into account the crops which will be harvested in any of these countries this year.
 Germany is not taken into con sideration in the estimate, owing to the fact that it is practically cut off from commerce with other nations far removed from 1t geo. graphically. It does not take into consideration whatever reserve there may be in Russia or Siberia, either, owing to the fact that the informa- tion was not available.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
STATE MILITIA READY TO MOVE.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 12- At the war office this morning, many of the hads of various departments were on hand at an early hour and spent practically the whole day there. It was said that the depart ment believed that the militia of the country would be ready for service within 4S hours. f called upon. It is also admitted that the department is thinking seriously of sending a number of regiments of militia to the border to do police duty, while the regulars go over the line to get Villa.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Cause Of Jews IS
 Being Considered

PETROGRAD, Mar. 12.-By order of the duma, an investigation is to be made to determine what officials are responsible for the raid made on the Jews at Moscow recently. Owing to the great number of Jews that are in the army at the present time, the Russian leaders are anX- ious to appease the demand for the punishment of those responsible for the molestation of the Moscow He breWs.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Alleged Bucket
 Shop Men Raided

FITTSBURG. Mar. 12.-The state constabulary yesterday raided the offices of five members of the Pitts burg Consolidated stock exchange to secure evidence against them. It is charged by the state that these concerns are operating bucket shops.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
FOUR THOUSAND MEN
 MOVING ON MEXICO

while he Is peacefully inclined. h,
 thinks that a show of force does great deal of sood at times, and he gives it as his opinion that the present excursion of a small body of American troops into Mexico will accomplish all that can be desired.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Gems. Funston and PerShing Will Lead Soldiers Across Border in Pursuit of the Bandit Villa.
FOUR ADDITIONAL
 REGIMENTS SENT
Advance Guard of American Soldiers Already Across the Mexican Border and Others Are Following.

DOUGLAS, Ariz., Mar 12-The ad- vance guard of the American troops has crossed the border and is now enroute to the section in which Villa is reported to be hiding with his band of loyal followers. Large bodies of troops from all sections of the United States are being con sent over the line within the next few days.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
Three Lemons Found
 Filled With Opium
CUSTOMS MEN SAY IT IS AN OLD TRICK AMONG THE
 COAST SMUGGLERS,

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 12.- Three lemons were removed from a suit case recently seized by customs inspectors from a fire man on the liner Wilhelmina.
 It was found that they had been hollowed out and filled with opium. which, in the hands of men who traffic in the drug, would be worth s75.
 Customs men say this is an old trick among coast snug glers.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
GENERAL VILLA STILL ON EARTH.

FL PASO, Mar 12.-General Villa with 900 followers, is reported tc have spent the night near the Nor mon colony at Casas Grandes, Chi huahua, It is said that orders werC given to be prepared to march at an early hour this morning, bu what direction they were to talk, could not be learned here.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
DEFENSES
 STILL HOLDING OUT

The national committee also adopt ed a resolution condemning the new and wide skirts, which are becom- ing more extreme month by month It points out that even the extreme hobble skirt is more desirable, in that it is economical and needs less material
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
BRYAN APPROVES WILSON'S POLICY.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Mar. 12.- Interviewed here today concerning his ideas as to the Mexican sttua- tion, William Jennings Bryan ex- pressed his approval of the manner in which the present crisis in Mexico affairs is being handled by President Wilson. Bryan states that,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13

long experience as an Indian and guerilla fighter, the secretary, it is said, is depending upon him greatly in the Mexican trouble.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13

Pete Rettig and Ralph and George Keys arrived at Chatanika last night from the Tolovana country, accord ing to reports from the creek city.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31
Japan's New Wireless Station.

Toxic. Dec. '31.-The power Of ia
pans new wireless station which is
now in regular communication with
the United States by way of Hawaii
was strikingly shown by its recent
picking up OF messages sent from
northern Germany and from some
other continental wireless station. The
japanese station. which is situated at
Funabashi. ten miles east of Toxic,
was receiving a message from Hawaii
when it picked up several cipher mes
sages addressed to +. G. c. which
stands for Madrid which were being
sent by some powerful station some
5000 miles away. The next day a
message was picked up while it was
being sent by north Germany.