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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07

FL PASO, April 7.-Reports re- ceived here this morning from Mexi- can sources indicate that Carranza may soon express his displeasure at the presence of American soldiers in Mexico. The reports are unofficial, but are considered to express the sen- timent of the Mexican president, and that he will soon issue a manifesto of his displeasure and setting forth his belief that the Mexican soldiers are capable of dealing with Villa and his followers.
 It is the opinion here that war is likely to ensue between the United States and Mexico if the United States troops are not speedily with drawn from Mexican soil. Daily the hatred of the Gringos is becoming more intense in Mexico and it will need but the slightest spark to start conflagration which is sure to en- broil the two countries in war.
 Carranza, who is in close touch with the sentiment of his people, is undoubtedly aware of this, and to save himself, he will undoubtedly ask within a day or two that the United States troops be withdrawn, leaving the Mexican government to deal with Villa as it sees fit It is believed Car ranZa will he willing to guarantee to the United States that the pursuit of Villa by strong force of Mexican troops will be continued until he is either killed of captured.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
MANY ORPHANS
 MADE BP WAR
800, 900 FATHERLESS IN FRANCE
Government Introduces Measure that the State Shall Assume Expense of Bringing Up and Educating Or hans of Soldiers.

PARIS, April 7.-Fully eight hun dred thousand French children have been made fatherless by the war, is the statement made by Senator Jenov- rier in a debate in the senate. This numbr exceeds by ten per cent the average births in France. Half the childhood of the country, he esti- mates, will be brought up without a parental guide.
 This statement was made by the Senator in speech in favor of a bill which declares in principle that the State shall assume the expenses of bringing up and educating every child whose father has been killed or disabled by the. war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
ARRIVES AND
 SAILS FOR THE SOUTH

The steamer Admiral Farragut ar rived from the westward shortly be- fore Il o'clock this morning and left about an hour later for the south. She brought the following passengers for Valdez: Smith Higgins from An chorage, B. F. Willard and w. R. Mil lard from the Granite mine, and Ar chic Handbook from Latouche
 From Valdez the Farragut took Wm. Kaady and H. w. Jones and wife for Seattle.
 The Farragut will call at Katalla and Yakutat on her way South.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
DUTCH PREPARE
 FOR CONFLICT
SAY INTENTIONS ARE AMICABLE
Declares Preparations Are Merely Precautionary, but Has Communicated All Steam Vessels in the Country.

THE HAGUE, April 7.-Indica- tions point to the conclusion that Hol- land is about to enter the great Euro pean struggle. The situation is re- garded as critical, and the action of the government in regard to the mo- bilization of troops, and. other work of preparation is viewed by the peo- pie with varying emotions. A large part of the people, while not anxious for war, have conceived violent ha- tired for the Teutons because of the sinking of Dutch vessels with the loss of number of lives. This, they claim is direct insult to the govern ment, and can only be wiped out by an apology and reparation for the losses sustained, failure to do which, on the part of the German govern mehe should be followed by decla- ration of war.
 On the other hand there are a large body of citizens who are op- posed to war under any circum- stances that will permit the country to remain neutral, even though it be at the cost of some national pride. These point out that by diplomatic negotiations Germany may be brought to compensate those who have suffer- ed loss, but cannot be driven to it.
 Tho covornmont has roosoortod itc intentions are peaceful, and that the preparations under way are merely 
 Today the government seized all Dutch steamers, tieing up practically every steam vessel in the harbors of the country, and they will not be per mitted to depart until consent is giv- en by the officials.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
CORRESPONDENTS HELD
 AT 25O WORDS EACH DAY

COLUMBUS April "A limita- tion of 250 to 300 words daily has been fixed on the quota correspond dents in the field are permitted to file from here daily. So far corres- pondents have not been permitted beyond field headquarters.
 Gen. Pershing in talk with cor respondents asked them not to use names of officers or military units. He explained in general way the movements now being made against Villa.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
ENO 0F WAR |s IN SIGHT OPINION OF FRENCH OFFICIAL Statement Is Important as Indicating
 Official Opinion as to the Result of
 the Battle Now Raging About the
 Vertlun Forts.
OPINION OF FRENCH OFFICIAL

PARIS, April I'm an address to- day, Alexander Ribot, minister of fin ance, stated that the end of the war is in sight.
 The statemen~ of the minister is taken to be of the utmost importance, as indicating official opinion concern ing the result of the battle of Yer dun. Whether or not peace is appre- ciably nearer, it is unquestionable that the tension in France has re- faxed, and that confidence in the final victory for the allied nations is re- stored.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
Will Not Withdraw Troop.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 7.- Secretary of War Baker, this morning stated, in reply to an inquiry, that the government would not withdraw the United States troops from Mexico.
 The Secretary said that his depart ment had received no intimation from President Carranza that the presence of the United States troops in Mexico was displeasing to him, and that until such intimation was officially made the matter would not be considered. He stated that when such an announcement should be re-
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
Notice Literary Society

There will be social meeting of the Young Peoples Society this evening at eight o'clock at Every mans Clubhouse. Some new games have been secured and an interesting program has been arranged for the evening. All are requested to be there. The program is in charge of Fred Fish, Ruth Selby and Jack Ro- seen, Fred Fish acting as chairman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
El Paso to Fine Correspondents

Ell Paso to Fine Correspondents
 FL PASO, Tex, April 7.-The city council of Ell Paso today passed an ordinance providing that correspon- dents sending out of the city "mat- ter calculated to injure the. general business or reputation of Ell Paso and known to be false" shall be fined from $25 to $2OO.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
Weather In Interior Fine.

The mercury registers 40 at Fair banks, and spring is believed to have arrived although the absence of the bluebird and spring poet is believed by many to mean that winter is lin- gering in the lap of spring and will be with us some time yet.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07

Charles Spongberg will leave to- morrow morning for Knights island, where he will be employed by the Alaska Mines Corporation at the Cop per Coin property, recently acquired by that company.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
Denies Troop Concentration

DOUGLAS, Ariz., April 7.-C. O. Ellis, mayor of Douglas, issued a signed statement today branding as "an unqualified falsehood" reports sent from here yesterday to Senator Ashurst to the effect that large num- bers of Mexican troops were concen- trating within a few blocks of the business section of the city.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07

Marshall Brenneman has arranged for the repapering of the interior of the courthouse. Messrs. Simons and Swan will do the work. Sanitas pa per will be used.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
Civic League to Meet.

The regular meeting of the Valdez Civic league will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the city hall. All members of ths organization are requested to be present
 MRS. B. c. DALTON, Sec.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07

time to give the question some thought, and at this time it would be quite impossible to say what the ac- tion of the government would be in such an event.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07

H. T. Rowbottom of the Signal Corps, was admitted to citizenship by Judge Brown in the district court this afternoon. MT. Rowbottom is a native of England and is serving his second enlistment in the Signal Corps.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07

Free Matinee at The Empress.
 MT. and Mrs. Palmer Cook invite all the young folks to participate in a matinee at the Empress tomorrow afternoon at 2:15 p. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
CARRANzA GETTING PEEvED
 AT AMERICAN INTERFERENCE

ANNOUNCED THAT MEXICAN PRESIDENT
 SOON ISSUE MANIFESTO EXPRESSING DIsPLEAsURE AT THE INVASION U. S TROOPs-sAYs MEXICAN TROOPS CAPABLE TAKING vIILA-REPORTED BETWEEN A BODY TROOPS OUTLAWS WHICH
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07

B. F. Willard and w. R. Willard came up from the Granite mine this morning on the Farragut.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07

St. Elmo in 6 parts at the Empress for the last time tonight at 8:10 sharp. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
CONGRESS Of MOTHERS
EAVORS HEATING BILL
Endorses Measure at Meeting Yester.
day Afternoon Of the Dis
trict Branch.

Members of the Congress Of Mothers OF
the District of Columbia, ut . meeting
yesterday afternoon at the Raleigh Hotel,
Endorsed the Heating bill. which tends to
prevent the interstate shipment Of child
labor-rnade goods.
Mrs. Henry T. Rainey, wife Of Repre-
sentative Rainey Of Illinois, chairman of
a special committee selected to investigate
the matter made brief report and said
she would rather the members hear the
purposes of the bill explained by its au-
thor Representative Heating of Colorado.
Mr.. Heating explained to the mothers the
purpose of each phase of the bill and
stated that at hearings given on the sub
ject protests were only made by cot
ton manufacturers Of the south.
He declared that the bill does not at
tempt to say to persons in a state
what they can or cannot do, but that 1t
proposes to stop the interstate ship
ment of articles made by child labor.
The other members of the special
committee selected to investigate the
merits of the Heating bill were Mrs.
John Culbertson. Mrs. Louisa M. Earle,
Mrs. White. Mrs Clagett. Mrs A. B.
Birney and Mrs. F. P. Wilcox.
Ernest DANIEL, vice president OF the
board of educa ton, made brief ad-
dress in connection with the recent &C
ton of the board in refusing the use of
the Grover Cleveland School for forum
purposes sundays. 1t is expected some
action in connection with the use of
public schools Sundays will be taken
up at the May meeting of the congress.
The mothers adopted resolution fav
oring the action of the board of educa-
ton.
Mrs. c. E. Stoddard. treasurer of the
congress, gave a report, showing the
finances to be in good condition. Sew
eral reports of special committees
were received and approved.
Nine. Marie l.. Won Unschuld, who
was a delegate from the District of
Columbia branch to the National Con-
gress Of Mothers at Nashville. Tenn,
gave an interesting report of the pro-
ceedinGs there.
Mrs. Giles S. Rafter. the president
Of the congress, introduced the speak
ers.
DR.. Joseph 8. Wall, chairman of the
committee on lectures and demonstra-
tions for the baby week campaign,
gave an interesting talk on the OBJ
jects and what they hope to accomplish
by the campaign He urged that all
mothers in the District lend their CO.
operation in making the campaign
success Mrs. Rafter. president of the
Congress of Mothers. is chairman of
the committee on exhibits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
KIDDLES NEED DADDY LONG LEGS,
HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO BE ONE?

Have you ever tried to play Daddy Long Legs? The
three little folks four six and e years Of age, who
face the same prospect Judy Abbott did in the play Of
being raised by board Of trustees unless some good
friends be found play Daddy Long Legs and pro-
with their mother
Their own daddy died suddenly last fall. The shock
Of his DEATH with the added strain Of trying to keep the
home together, brought serious illness the mother 1t
is impossible for her enough to keep her little
family together and the time give the children
the they require unless others help.
Daddy Long Legs also needed for three little
Children all under school age. Their daddy is in the
in SIX months he will be able again support his family
Meantime So week and above what friends
able to give must be supplied.
Contributions the Associated Charities, 923
street northwest or The Star will be promptly
knowledged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
WAR NEWS CHEERS BROKERS.
London Market Is Brisk, But Ameri-
cans Are Neglected.

LONDON, April 19.-The capture of
Trebizond created a cheerful tone on
foreign section. where Russian issues
were prominent. Enemy stocks and
Scandinavian bonds were more active
than recently, British funds were main
tanned and shipping shares were f1rmer.
kaffirs. oils and 1ow-priced rubber
stocks were the best of the speculative
section.
Little attention was paid to American
securities, which closed quiet and
steady
Money was in good demand and dis
count rates were steady.
The sale of treasury bills and ex-
chequer bonds last week amounted to
5000, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
DEATH OF MRS. McELROY.
Native of Scotland Had Lived Many
Years in MARYLAND.

Mrs Catherine McElroy. mother of
A. c. McElroy of this city, died this
morning at the home of her son. 40 NJ
street northwest, after lingering ILL
ness She was seventy-nine years old and
until a few months ago had continued
active and in apparently good health.
Mrs. McElroy was the widow of Charles
McEroy, and they lived in Maryland
for many years.
Mrs McElroy and her husband were
both natives of Scotland. Mrs. McElroy
coming to the United States in 1856.
She was the mother of three sons, A.
C. McElroy of this city. William Nc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today
to the following:
F. A. Linger and J. D. Garman, to
build dwelling on Walnut street be-
tween Vista and Clinton streets north
east: architect, Merrill T Vaughn;
builder, Eugene Brock; estimated cost,
S1.JtU.
Florence A. Achterk erchen, to build
dwellings at 151921-23 I'D street
southeast: architect, W. r. Lamar;
builder, William Z. Payne; estimated
cost $4,000.
Fannie V. Corder, to repair dwelling
at $50 Milwaukee place southeast; es-
timated cost, $4,000.
Mrs. NJ. He'll. to repair store at 63l
II street northeast; estimated cost,
$3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19

the enactment Of tho Fairchild bill to
allow a merger Of the two concerns. Mr..
Ham said also that in his opinion, II the
merger Is allowed by Congress, the work
Of the public utilities commission would
be decreased.
Commissioners Kutz and Newman and
Corporation Counsel Syme appeared
in opposition to the measure. The
ground of their contention was
that for some time they had been
working to separate the two concerns.
and break Off the relations existing
between the railway and the electric
light plant. and that the Fairchild bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
TAKES UP HOUSE BILL
FOR AQUEDUCT BRIDGE
Measure for 100000 Potomac
Span Sent Back to Senate
Commerce Committee.

The Senate. on motion of Senator
Swanson of Virginia. today took up Tor
consideration the House bill providing
for a million dollar bridge across the
Potomac river to take the place OF the
Aaueduct bridge.
Two Senate committee amendments
were adopted providing that the bridge
and the tracks thereon may be used by
interurban railroads and other electric
lines than the Washington and Old Do
minion road.
The bill passed by the House provides
that one-half of the cost of the bridge
should be borne by the federal govern
ment and one-half by the District of
Columbia.
Senator Smoot of Utah offered an
amendment providing that the state Of
Virginia should pay one-third, the gov
eminent one third and the District one
third of the cost of the bridge. He said
he thought the people of Virginia got
much benefit from the bridge as do
the people of the District. He pointed
out too, that the government probably
would build the proposed 100000 me
mortal bridge across the Potomac river
in a short time, for which the govern
ment would pay all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. April 9.-Hogs-Receipts
$4,000 head: bulk. 970a9s5: light. 9.35
$50: roughs. s.sOas.5O; pigs. 7.Soas.1o.
Cattle-Receipts, $4,000 head; weak;
native beef steers. 7s5a9.90; stockers
and feeders, 5.S5aS.45; cows and
heifers 4.00a9.20; calves, 7.00a10.00.
Sheep-Receipts. 1900 head; weak;
wethers, 6S5a9.l0: lambs. 7.60a11.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19

Elroy of Baltimore and John ]. Nc
Elroy of Philadelphia. Mrs. McElroy
was devoted member of the Ecking-
ton PRESBYTERIAN Church, and until her
prostration attended the church regu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
Holds Amendment Unfair.

Replying to Senator Smoot, Senator
Swanson said that IL his amendment
was adopted the bridge would never be
built. He said that under the law of
Virginia the state does not build
bridges, but the counties must build
them. Alexandria county. he said, was
burdened by the fact that the gov
eminent owns one-third of its entire
territory. upon which it pays no taxes
of any kind. He said it would be un-
fair to the county to ask it to pay
any of the cost of building this new
bridge.
After Senator Nelson of Minnesota
had stated that he had never had an
opportunity to pass upon the bill. al
though he had iattended all meetings
of the commerce committe. Senator
Sheppard of Texas. who reported the
bill to the Senate, explained that ne
had polled the committee on the bill
and had found majority in its favor
To satisfy the objections of senators
to this form of considering bills In
committee the bill finally was recon-
mitted to the Senate commerce COM
mittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19

would absolutely prevent the utlit3eS
public in relation to the two concerns.
In reply to questions put by Represent.
alive Crosser, Mr. Ham said he did not
anticipate that securities Of the merged
company would show any increase in
value. or make any spectacular move. but
that it would be easier in the future to
borrow money on the plants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
ARGUES FOR MERGER BILL.
W. F. Ham Appears Before Congress
men for Railway and Electric Co,

Easier financing for the Washington
Railway and Electric Company and the
Potomac Electric Light and Power Com
pany was predicted by Vice President
w. F. Ham. representing both companies.
before the District committee of the
House today. the prediction resting on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19

larly. She will be buried Friday after
noon in Loudon Park cemetery, Balti-
more, funeral services preceding the
departure of the body from tho home
Of her son in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19

LONDON. April 19.-Bar silver. 30&d
per ounce.
Money, 4 a4h per cent.
Discount rates-Short bills and three
months, 41s a4A per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19

Under the right atmospheric condi-,
tions the heavy firing on the west 'front.'
Of the European battle line has BEEN
heard 40 miles away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
NEW YORK COTTON.

Quotations furnished by W. B. Hibb, & Co..
Cotton Exchange and Chicago Board Of Trsde ofA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
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SOUTH ORLEANS

Claude and Clyde Johnson spent
Sunday in Belding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Graft and Mr..
and Mrs. John Lambertson and chill
dren spent Sunday at Long Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Hall of Bedding
spent over Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Alva Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mills of Har-
vey, H., are visiting at Sam Pitts.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Van Giesen and
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Hill were in Beld-
ing the 18th and report a very nice
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elon Johnson called at
Clarence Easterbrook's Sunday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Towne were in
Bedding Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Palmer and Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Easterbrook spent
Sunday at Will Warmers in Ionia.
John Lambertson and Elon Johnson
took an auto trip to Muir one day last
week.