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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
SUNDAY MAGAZINE for February go, 1916
The Sole Survivor
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right there at my elbow, spread out in
mystery. They were going into that
mystery; they would come out of it again
with another wonderful story, while l was
chained to my key.
@All could do was to send their return
messages for them. / remember Hawkes.
first despatch, sent within ten minutes of
his landing, and addressed to Bart May
nard:
Have arrived Loanda-all well.
81 could see it, within an hour of leaving
my fingers, spread across the front page of
an evening edition, with the newsboys
yelling it amid the dusk and clamor of
streets five thousand miles away. Hawke
was taking wireless installation with him
for the first time, intending to send daily
messages to Loanda, to be relayed to the
Megaphone, so that all America might
keep in touch with their progress.
"That night heard that their operator
had slipped on some steps and broken his
leg. knew then-absolutely knew. They
had to come to me, or wait month for
another man to be sent via Southampton:
there was no one else in all Loanda at all
possible. But | made no move, not even
to open those shutters. All l was able to
do was to wait; and the certainty did not
relieve the suspense.
at was the next night that they sent
for me. l was in my room at the hotel.
1t was hot, still night. There came a
step in the courtyard and on the stairs:
white mans step with the ring Of leather.
ale came along the gallery and stopped
at my door-just the tip of a cigar, a
shape silhouetted against that blue-white
light outside. almost stopped breathing
as he spoke, with a tinge of patronage:
"Mr. Hawke would like to see you at
once."
Trent's fingers took fresh grip on his
out:
about? Why did that wireless chap slip
on just those steps? Why was | there,
waiting to be picked up? Another week
and should have been off to Cape Town
on my vacation. They didn't need me
along with them, after all, for their wire
less was useless. We ditched it the third
week out, just two days after the Loanda
porters left us to return to the coast-just
two days too late for me to return with
them.
ave were still in the dry country then
"a nightmare of land, all baked rocks,
thorns, and baobab trees, their naked
limbs like masses of squirming brown
flesh. We were rearranging the baggage,
and waiting for Hawkes. old head-man,
Quasi, to arrive from the Kongo with his
train of porters.
at was not my fault that that wireless
was no good. The Loanda natives were
miserable lot, and some of them had
thrown away half their loads to tighten
them. But Hawke could not blame me
for that, either: that part of the transport
tation was under Warde and Banning, and
both of them were inexperienced men.
at was that night, just after my dis
covery of the loss and my report of it
to Hawke, that it occurred to me that all
of us were inexperienced men.
Hawke had retired to his tent,-we
became accustomed afterward to those
tremendous silent retirements of his
and il doomed silent and dark hut with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

at was that night, just after my dis
covery of the loss and my report of it
to Hawke, that it occurred to me that all
of us were inexperienced men.
Hawke had retired to his tent,-we
became accustomed afterward to those
tremendous silent retrements of his
and it doomed silent and dark, but with
an atmosphere about it. In ours shone
light, and could hear humble of voices
that told me that the others-Warde,
Banning, and Doctor O'Shea-were talk
ing it over. | was still outside by the
campfire; hardly belonged, as yet; was
just the chap we picked up in Loanda.'
"But at least was with Hawke, bound
for the truth of Sulimao, the tabled noun
tain of snow. l Rugged that fact to me,
rejoicing that l should have my place, no
matter how small, in the written history
of Africa. Then, as | ran my mind over
Hawkes. books, it flashed upon me that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

right there at my elbow, spread out in
mystery. They were going into that
mystery; they would come out of it again
with another wonderful story, while was
chained to my key.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
YOUTHFUL BANDIT HOLDS UP BANK
IS SON OF WEALTHY RANCHER
Secures One Thousand Dollars, But Is Pursued and Captured-Said He Needed the Money to Pay Board

SACRAMENTO, April An ex- citing bank robbery occurred here this morning, ending in a pistol duel and the capture of the robber
 Shortly after the Suburban Bank opened it's doors this morning young man entered the building, and hold ing up the cashier at the point of a pistol, secured $1,0O0 and made his escape. An alarm was immediately given and the robber was pursued by a number of officers and bystanders. The police opened fire on the fleeing youth, who returned the fire, but no one was injured. The robber was fin ally overtaken and captured. He was found to be William Smith, the 18- year-old son of a wealthy rancher re- siding near here.
 The money was recovered.
 Smith gave as an excuse for his rash act that he was broke and that he wanted the money to pay his board bill.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
HOLLAND WILL
 NOT ENTER WAR ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE TODAY War Measures Discussed by Cabinet Were Merely PrecautiOnary-Wil Not Be Drawn Into Struggle If It Can Be Avoided.
ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE TODAY

THE HAGUE, April 4.-The gov ernment today officially announced that there was no danger of Holland entering the war.
 The calling of secret meeting of the cabinet Saturday and it's long ses- sion, had raised general belief that the country was preparing to enter the European struggle, particularly as it was we'll known the war was the subject under discussion.
 In the announcement made today, the government stated that while it was true that the cabinet discussed war measures, the discussion was only relative to precautionary action, and did not indicate that the govern ment had any intention of being drawn into the war if such course could be avoided with honor.
 The announcement has brought a general sense of relief throughout the country.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
SAYS VILLA |S |. BETTER EQUIPPED PLENTY ARMS AND MUNITIONS Was Subsidized by Rubber Company
 and Levied Heavy Fax on Output
 of Mines in the Territory Under
 his Control.
PLENTY ARMS AND MUNITIONS

NEW YORK, April 4.-Fransicco Villas army is better equipped and prepared than the American army, declares J. s. Berger, former conti- dential agent for Villa. Less than six months ago acting. for Villa, I spent $1O,0OO,0G for arms and am intuition from the Remington Arms Co. It will require at least two years to take him and it will require all of our soldiers. Villa has an army of 15,O0O men," Villa he said, obtained his wealth by means of a $5O,0OO subsidy from the American Rubber Trust and 50 per cent. levy on the gross output of mines within the ter ritory under his control.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
DEATH
 ID UNDERWORLD
PRETTY GIRL TRIES SUICIDE
Turns on Gas and Sets Her Apart ment on Fire-Is Badly Burned But Will Probably Recover House Burner Down.

CLEVELAND, Pa.-- April. 4.-In order to escape being forced into a life of shame by George D. Hanson and Geaore Baughman, two walters, Bessie Reiners, pretty waitress, tied her feet together, turned on a gas jet and set her own apartment on fire. The flames spread and caused the destruction of the lodging house, and although she was nearly over come with gas fumes and badly burn cd, she will live. In confession to the police today she told story of brutality and hardships in order to protect her honor. The two men in- volved have disappeared.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

LONDON, April 1.-The minister of war munitions today announced that two hundred persons were kill ed, following an explosion of powder in a munitions plant in Kent.
 The explosion was caused by fire, which broke out in the factory early this morning, and it is reported that the fire was caused by a bomb hurled from a German airship.
 It is believed that the airships con- cerned were the same which raided the eastern coast of Scotland last night, and that the raid was continu- ed south along the coast. It is also reported that considerable damage was done at Yarmouth by the same raiders.
 The government is using every eD deavor to suppress the damage done by the raiders, but the newspapers make the statement that the latest raid of the German air fleet was the most destructive of any previous made.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

, night when German Zeppelins raided the east coast of Scotland and rained bombs down upon the ship yards and intuition depots of EdiB. gurgh and Leith
 The raid occurred during the dark est hours of the night. and six of the giant aircraft were engaged The docks at Edinburgh and Leith, and important shipyards on the Tyne were the objects of the German raid, and number of bombs were dropped at these points.
 Just what damage was done at these points is being concealed, but it is admitted that considerable prop erty was destroyed.
 The continued raids by the Zeppe- lins has raised an intense hatred of the Germans throughout the country, and it is feared by the authorities that the people may be melted to take revenge on the German prisoners of war and interned subjects of Ger many in the prison camps Guards have been doubled about the camps, and all persons are forbidden to ap- prOach them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
SIX VESSELS
 ARE TORPEDQED
GERMAN SUBMARINES ACTIVE
Vessels Sent to Bottom During the Past Forty-Eight H0urs-LOss of Life Unknown.

LONDON, April 4.-The German submarines are still active in their efforts to blockade the British coast. During the past forty-eight hours four British and two Norwegian yes sels have been sent to the bottom.
 This report was given out this morning by the Admiralty office, but the report does not state whether or not loss of life accompanied the de- struction of the vessels.
 The great activity of the subma- rines is causing the Admiralty much worry, as prices have doubled on ne cessities the past two weeks, and a serious food shortage is threatened unless means can be found to coun- teract the German blockade.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
BRANOE|S CASE
 |s POSTPONED
COMMITTEE WITHHOLDs REPORT
Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee Hands in Five Different Reports-Majority Report Favor. able to Nominee.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April A. The Senate Judiciary committee has postponed action on the Brandeis case. It was expected that the con- mittee would report today, but owing to difference of opinion among the members, the report will not be forth coming for a day or two.
 The subcommittee which reported Saturday, while largely in favor of the confirmation of Brandeis' appoint ment to the Supreme bench, was not unanimous. Five different reports were submitted to the committee by the subcommittee, the majority re- port being favorable to the nominee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
HOLLAND CLOSES
 GERMAN FRONTIER DUTCH PREPARING TO FIGHT Report Reaching Rome Says the Netherlands Government Is Mass ing Large Bodies of Troops Along the Line Between Two Countries.
DUTCH PREPARING TO FIGHT

ROME, April "A report has been received here, apparently from an authentic source, that Holland has closed the German frontier to all traf- fic, and that large bodies of troops are being massed along the frontier line.
 The report says that all commer- cial intercourse between the two countries have been shut off and from the preparations it is evident Hol- .--.u is making active preparations to enter the war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
Villa Reported UnWOunded.

FL PASO, April "A report was received here today stating that Vil- la, unwounded, and with only eight followers, was seen on Sunday at point about fifty miles south of Chi huahua City. This report is from un- official sources, and does not receive a great dea! of credence here.
 So far as can be learned the Villa forces have not been so seriously menaced either by the Mexican gov ernment troops or by the expeditions sent out by the United States as to cause him to desert his command,
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
American Soldiers Return.

FL PASO, April 4.-Three hun |dred soldiers have returned from Mexico to Fort Bliss, near this city The returning troopers are suffering from illness contracted during the trip after Villa, and are now under the care of the post medical corps. It is reported that four of the soldiers under General Pershing have died in Mexico from disease, and that one soldier was killed in skirmish with the Mexicans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

The launch Shamrock left this morning at o'clock for Shoup Bay, Ellamar and Fidalgo Bay. She tow ed barge of lumber and machinery for the Valdez Gold Company at Shoup Bay, and Superintendent Mo Dougal and five of his men also went down. The Shamrock will tow a raft of bling from Fidalgo Bay to Ella mar for the use of the Ellamar Min ing Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
BOMBARDMENI 0F
 vERDUN CONTINUES ABANDON INFANTRY ATTACKS Exnected Another Drive Will Be Made by the Teutons Following the Bombardment-Ge Have a Large Force Assembled.
ABANDON INFANTRY ATTACKS

PARIS, April An official com Hnnique issued today states that the Germans are keeping up an incessant bdmbardment of the forts at Verdun, but that the infantry, attacks have ceased for the time. It is estimated that the German forces about Yer dun number fully half million men, and that following the terrific artil- lery fire the infantry will again be sent against the French positions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

COLUMBUS, April 4.-Advices re- ceived here today state that General Pershing in command of the Ameri- can relief expedition in Mexico, is SO far inland in the Guerrero district that his exact whereabouts are un- known. His movements, except that he is still in pursuit of Villa, cannot be learned, and whether or not he has yet had any serious engagement with the outlaws cannot be learned.
 General Funston, in command of the American troops along the bor- der, today stated his belief that Villa had made his escape, and that the o&tlaw band is now operating south of Chihuahua City.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
Alaska Due Tonight.

The, steamer Alaska sailed from Seward at 5 o'clock this morning, and is expected to arrive here this eve ming about 5 o'clock, unless she makes a stop at Latouche for ore.
 Just as we go to press the local steamship office received a message to the effect that the Alaska would reach here at o'clock in the morn ing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
RUSS, TRANSPORT
 SUNK BY TURKS
TROOPsHIP IS SENT TO BOTTOM
Steamer Carrying Men to Reinforce Russian Army in Asia Minor and Loss of Life Was Very Large Survivors Cling to Wreckage.

hEKLIN, April At was off cially announced this morning that a Turkish submarine torpedoed and sunk large Russian transport in the Black Sea yesterday.
 Further details are not given, but 1t is presumed that the troop-snlp was carrying achievements to the Russian forces operating in Asia Minor, in which event the loss of life must have been great.
 Part of the crew who were rescued stated that the boat sunk immediately after being hit, and that no time was given the crew to take to the boats.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
MATINEE AT EMPRESS
 FOR YOUNG FOLKS

Palmer Cook and bride invite all the young people of Valdez to at tend matinee at the Empress The atre, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Manager Pinkus states that he will put on an unusually good show for the young people on that day, and hopes they will all be present
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
Scouts to Join Pershing.

SCOuCS OO OUIH 0fstI"B'
 WASHINGTON, April 4.-Twenty Apache scouts have been ordered by the war department to leave the army posts in Arizona and join the Pershing expedition in Mexico. These Apache scouts are noted as the best trailers among the Indian tribes of America, and have been of inestima- bIe service to the troops in Indian troubles in the past. They are ex- pected to be of great service to Per- shing in trailing down Villa.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
PROMINENT LAWYER
 FALLS ID DEATH
WAS KILLED INsTANTANEOUsLY
BambOrd Jones, Prominent Clubman, Falls From Eighth Story to Side walk-Suicide Is Tinted, but No Reason Assigned.

SEATTLE, April A. Bamford Jones, prominent club man and at torney of this city, was instantly killed this morning by falling from the window of his office to the side walk below. Death was instanta- neous.
 Jones' office was on the eighth story. How he fell is mystery. He was alone at the time, and whether or not it was accidental wlil probably never be learned. It is hinted that he deliberately, took this means of end ing his life, but no sufficient reason for the act is advanced.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
ELECTION RETURNS AT
 LIBERTY THEATRE TONIGHT

In conjunction with the regular change of program tonight at the Liberty Theatre. Election returns will be furnished to the patrons as fast as received.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
WHEAT SHIP |s SENT ID BOTTOM LOADED AT SEATTLE LAST FALL Crew Deserted Fearing She Would Be
 Sunk Before Reaching Destination
 Was Loaded With Wheat for the
 British Government.
LOADED AT SEATTLE LAST FALL

SEATTLE, April 4.-The British bark Bengairn, loaded with wheat from this port for England, was tor pedoed and sunk by g. German sub- marine off the coast of Ireland, ac- cording to reports received here to- day.
 The Bengairn loaded here last De- cember, and during her stay the en- tire crew deserted, fearing that the vessel would meet the fate which has befallen her, A new crew was secur- ed and the vessel started on her ill., fated trip.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

In the District Court yesterday aft ernoon Attorney John Lyons made a motion for the admission of E. D. Reiter to the practice of law in the courts of Alaska. The court referred the matter, as is customary to the committee of the Bar Association, for report ....
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

The high tides of yesterday morn ing and this morning lifted large quantities of shore ice from it's moor ings, and the bay looks as though a glacier had broken loose in this vi- cinity. %
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

Dan Sheehan came down from the glacier this morning to cast his vote in the big election. Dan forget to register and as consequence his vote was confined to the election for school board.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

Manager E. D. Reiter of the Alaska Mines Corporation, left this morning for Fidalgo bay with three men to increase the crew now being being by the company at their Fidalgo bay mines.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
ELECTION RETURNS AT
 LIBERTY THEATRE TONIGHT

In conjunction with the regular change of program tonight at the Liberty theatre, election returns will be furnished to the patrons as fast as received.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
ADMIRAL WATSON
 LEAVES FOR NORTH

SEATTLE. April 4.-The steamer Admiral Watson left here tonight for Alaska heavily loaded with freight and with a large passenger list. The passengers for Valdez were Frankie Harris, Olga Nichols, Felton Blackstone, B. Smith J. Mccarthy and J. S. Craig and wife.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
Farragut Goes to Seldovia.

The steamer Farragut will go as far west as Seldovia on her present trip, and is not expected to arrive here until Thursday evening or Fri day morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
TWO HUNDRED KILLED BY
 ZEPPELIN RAID LAST NIGHT

FIRE FOLLOWS EXPLOSION OF BOMB DROPPED ARsHIp CAUSING EXPLOSION MUNITIONS KENT-Two HUNDRED EMPLOYEES KILLED-MUCH DAMAGE REPORTED HAVE BEEN DONE AT YARMOUTH DISASTROUS RAIDS WHICH UPON THE ENGLISH COAsT-ADMIRALTY IS sECRETvE
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

E. E, McDonald, H: M. Sailing and James Gilmour made trip up from Shoup Bay yesterday and returned to their home this morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
Stop that Internal Racket

Show your wife how much you love her and send that noisy old pump to the Valdez Iron Works and let them remove the peace disturber, your neighhors will appreciate it. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

George Fawcett, who will take the place in Blum's store made vacant by the resignation of Wm. Cramer, will come up from oordova on the Alameda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

and if the outlaw leader was seen
 separated from his followers, it is thought he may have been on scout ing expedition, but that he would
 soon rejoin his followers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04
PERSH|NC IS OUT OF TOUCH
 WITH COMMANDER TROOPS

COMMANDER MEXICO HAS PENETRATED so FAR INTO MEXICO COMMUNICATION WITH HIS srPERIoR-vnIA REPORTED SOUTH CHIHUAHUA CITY WITH EIGHT FOLLOWERS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS HUM DRIED SICK SOLDIERS RETURN TO FORT BLIss-FoUR HAVE DIED OF DISEASE sKlRMIsH
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

The Swedish Club will give their regular Tuesday evening dance at the Valdez Athletic Club gymnasium to- night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

Compare the Hes lighting service with what you are getting. IT you
 want good lights, let us cut you in. It
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

Panoramic views of Child's and Miles glaciers, Dawson, Valdez and Wrangel on sale at the Valdez Drug store If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

LONDON, April 4.-Ten persons were killed and eleven injured last
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

Spring Samples in heavy weights for Alaska wear. Guy F. Cameron Tailor U
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

Will receive a fine line of Spring millinery on the Admiral Watson or the boat following. Mrs. Merchant. 2t
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-04

Valdez Drug company nave a fin line of Schc ol Stationery. tr.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-01
POLK CoUNTY's GREAT WORK
(Tampa Tribunel

Polk county is about to break all
records for good roads building In
the South. 1T is to build 240 miles
of paved roads at a cost of $780,
600. A bond issue in this sum is to
be voted upon June /. The con-
tracts for the work have been al
ready awarded, contingent on the
ratification of the bond issue. The
roads are to be all real asphalt, on
clay foundation.
This will be largest bond-issue for
good roads made by any county IN
the South, so far as The Tribune Is
informed. 1t means a wonderful i'm
provement and development for PolR
county. With admirable foresight
the County Commissioners have at
tended to all the details prior to the
bonding election, so that the p~oplt
will know exactly what they are vot
ing for, just what they will get fol
their money and just how they vii
get it.
The Eureka Paving Company, o
Houston, Tex, gets the principa
share of the work, with the Edwards
Construction Co., of Tampa, and thu
Champion Bridge Co., winning tn
rest of the contracts. The Tampa
concern has the contract for S272,
900 worth Of the paving and $66.OO'
worth of reinforced concrete cul
verts.
The roads to be built will connec
every town in Polk county with Bar
tow and Lakeland and also with tn
roads of adjoining counties. Thre
of the best citizens of the county
w. II. Lewis, Fort Meade; T. l.. viii
} son, Barlow, and C. NJ Clayton
Lakeland-have been elected bon
trustees to handle the large fund.
The Polk county papers repol
that the sentiment for the roadh
: very strong and that there is littl
or no doubt that the bonds will carr
by a large majority. Polk count
is certainly face to face with VOL
derful opportunity and the Tribui
congratulates the commissioners al
the enterprising citizen of the cou
ty on the wonderful piece of wo
they are about to accomplish.