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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
GIRLS 0VERPOWER
 GUARDS AND FLY TWENTY PRISONERS ESCAPE Prisoners in Home for Wayward Girls at San Francisco Riot and Make Their Getaway-Twelye of Them Are Recaptured.
TWENTY PRISONERS ESCAPE

SAN FRANCISCO, April 18.-It is stated that twenty inmates of the Home for Wayward Girls in this city rebelled against the rules of the in- stitution yesterday and started riot They overpowered the guards and two policemen who had been sum- moned to assist in putting down the rioters and made their escape from the institution. The alarm was i'm mediately given and the city was combed from end to end by the po- lice, and this morning it was report ed that twelve of the prisoners had been recaptured.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
Pershing to Meet Body.

SAN ANTONIO. April rS.-Gen- eral Pershing, with a detachment of cavalry. is hurrying to meet the body of Villa. which is reported to he on he way north to Chihuahua in charge of a nephew of President Carranza.
 It is said that the General has TO- ceived instructions to use every pcs sible means to prevent any mistake in the identification of the body d. legged to be Villas. General PershiEs himself was well acquainted with the outlaw, and it is believed that his identification will be sufficient to set tie the question as to whether or not the outlaw chief is really dead, or if he.body is that of some other Mexi- can brought forward in the hope of securing the withdrawal of the Uni ted States soldiers from Mexico.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
DEMAND ACTION
 1 OR RESIGNATION
CABINET SEVERELY AssAILED
"t .- . istry and Calls for the Cabinet to Pursue the War with VigOr or to % ~.,..' t--..t '' Resign Positions.

LONDON, April 18.-Yesterday was the day set for the decision of the matter of the conscription of mar ried men, and the press took up de- cidedly hostile attitude toward the ministry. ...
 The cabinet was bitterly assailed by the newspapers, almost without exception. The blunders of the min- istry were reviewed in regard to the Dardanelles, Mesopotamia and Bel gian campaigns, and immediate action was demanded or the resignation of the ministry. Particular stress was laid upon the inactivity of the sol diers along the northern front oi France, where the men, it was stated had been lying in the trenches for months without the slightest attempt being made to engage the Germans opposed to them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
ADMIRAL EVANS IN
 AND SAILS WEST

The steamer Admiral Evans cane in from the south shortly after 200 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and sail ed about 5 for the westward. She carried almost the entire delegation to the Seward Republican convention, and large number of other passen- gers for Seward and points west. The passengers for Valdez were Miss Jen nie Johnson, Mrs. A. K. Kaland, Fred Hartwig, Wm. Mcintosh, Wm 2. Hansell, John Barrett, Jas. Fish. 4. Milligs, H. S. Wilson and wife, A. Clarkins, Oscar Meyer, J. M. Milligs Ida B. Shaw, E. A. Founder, H. c. Lawson, N. Harry Brady, s. E. Aus tin. J. F. Clarkins, c. P. Mickelson and fifteen steerage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
GERMANS | AGAIN .
 ATTACK: lE:IRDuN
 7F If Ai5 H'f SAVAGE CHARGES EAST MEUSE French Report that All Attacks were Repulsed and that Germans Suffer- ed Heavy Losses-Number Engag- ed Small.
SAVAGE CHARGES EAST MEUsE

PARIS, April 18.-An official com munique, issued today, states that the Germans have again assumed the offensive in the vicinity of Verdun. Today the Teutons launched several savage assaults against the French positions along a two-mile front north of Verdun between Douamont and the Mouse river. The Germans were re- pulsed with heavy losses.
 Military authorities note a heavy falling off in the number of Germans engaged in the late attacks in the verdun zone, and it is predicted that the Teutons have found it impossible to take the forts and will soon aban- don the effort.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
Carranza Soldiers Engaged.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 18.- Further details of the fight which took place last week between the United States troops and Mexicans at Parral, were received from General Pershing today. Pershing states that Major Tompkins, with a force of one hundred cavalrymen, entered Parral Wednesday last. They were courte- ously received by the people and al- lotted a place to camp. The soldiers
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
No Confirmation

SAN ANTONIO, April 18.-No con- firmation of the reported death of Villa and the bringing of his body to Chihuahua has been received here. Opinion is divided as to whether the outlaw leader is really dead or not, many holding to the opinion that Villa is still alive. It is expected that report will be received from Gen. eral Pershing at an early date either confirming or denying the report, anu Pershing can easily identify Villas body. having been we'll ac- uuainted with the bandit.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
NOTE 10 GERMANY FORWARDED TODAY
 
 BREAK IS VERY PROBABLE sitaation Is Considered Critical and a
  Diplomatic Rupture Can Only Be Avoided by Germany's Acceptance of Demands of United States.
BREAK IS VERY PROBABLE

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 1S.- The note to Germany regarding the Sussex incident was handed to Count von Bernstorff today to be forward ed to his government.
 It is generally conceded here that the situation is grave and that the only way in which break in the dip lomatic relations between the United States and Germany can be avoided is for Germany to comply with the de- mapds of the United States. The note ia said to be exceedingly strong in . condemnation of the German under 5Des, campaign, and demands that the ftorpedofng on ships without warning shall: cease.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
PARTIES SOUGHT BY
 ANXIOUS RELATIVES

The Governors office has received inquiries for the following persons. who are supposed to be somewhere in Alaska:
 OREN BLODGETT, supposed to be in Alaska for number of years. A brother in Butte, Montana, wishes to communicate with him.
 LUTHER RATCLIFFE HARNDE.N 52 years of age, light complex on, about feeh 10 inches in height, rather heavy build. Mother anxious to hear from him.
 Persons having information as to the whereabouts of the parties in- quired about will confer a favor by advising the Governors office at Ju- neau, Alaska.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
SHAkE:UP IN
 ...' 4 AVIATION ! A|l:Z|: | \. CORPS
TWO OFFICERS REPRIMANDED
New Aviation Corps to be Formed Distinct from the Signal Corps, to
 Now Attached.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 1S- Secretary of War Baker announced that there would be a general shake up in the aviation corps of the army Two officers of the corps have been soundly reprimanded for the poor showing made By the corps in Mexi- co and the reorganization of this branch of the service will be com plete.
 The Secretary said that the forma- tion of an aviation; corps separate from the Signal Corps to which branch of the service it is now at tached, would soon be undertaken
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
Celebrate Birthday.

A number of friends gathered at the home of MT. and Mrs. Sedgwick Saturday evening to celebrate the birthday anniversary of MT. Sede- wick. A very enjoyable evening w2s spent, and at midnight a delicioT luncheon was served. Those present were MT. and Mrs. c. c. Rudolph, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Golden, MT. and Mrs. William Morgan, Miss Alice Cries Messrs. Fred Higson, John Hughes, Harold Johnson, George St"'xner, George Dorsch and MT. and Mrs. Sed9wick. r'+ .
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
WILSON TALKS
 CONGRESS ). A. B.
HUMANlTY ONLY EXCUSE WAR
Declares Campaign of Conquest a Crime and Only to Secure Protec- tiou of American Lives and Prop.
 erty Will Country Engage in War.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 1S.- President Wilson, iii an address be- fore the congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in session here, said that the cause of human ity can be the only excuse for the Uni ted States going to war. He declared that war for the purpose of building up commercial supremacy or for ter ritorial conquest was crime, and that only for the purpose of securing protection to the property and lives of American citizens would this nation engage in an armed struggle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

had barely commenced to erectt their tents when they were attacked ny a mob, who rained showrs of stones upon them. Rather than precip;tate trouble Major Tompkins ordered his men to break camp, and then with drew and took up.a position near the railroad.
 At this point they were attacked by three hundred Carranza troops, and sharp fight ensued. Tompki1s slowly withdrew to Santa Cruz, eight miles away, fighting the Mexicans at every step. Two American soldiers were killed and eight wounded dur ing the engagement.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
Northwestern Due in Morning

Northwestern Due in Morning
 The steamer Northwestern arrived at Orca early yesterday morning and remained there nearly all day load ing cannery supplies. She proceeuo~ to Cordova last night, and is schedul- ed to leave mere a. midnight tonight, arriving here about z o'clock tomor- row morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
FARRAGUT SAILS FOR
 VALDEZ AND WAY POETS

SEATTLE. April 1S.-The steamer Admiral Farragut sailed for Valdez and way ports Sunday night with a large passenger list and capacity freight cargo. The passengers for Val deg were Walter A. Rahns and J. Shzilecki.
 It is stated that the Farragut will go through to Anchorage on this trip.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
FUNERAL SERVICES
 TOMORROW AFTERNOON

Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. R. P. Ferguson will be held in the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. F. Dunstan officiating. MT. Ferguson will leave on the Admiral Evans with the remains, and inter- ment will take place at her former home in Doniphan, Missouri.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
Treated Villa.

FL PASO, April 18.-Dr. Brown of Jaurez, who is now in this city, stated today that he treated Villa more than year ago for bloos pois- oning, and that he has been suffer- ing from the trouble ever since. The doctor states that Villas condition was such that the slightest wound night prove fatal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

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 neighbors will appreciate it. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
Alameda at Seattle.

SEATTLE, April 1S.-The st >am- CT Alameda arrived in port from Southern Alaska yesterday after noon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
Holy Week Services.

The public is cordially invited to series of special evangelistic services which will be held, in the Congrega- tional Church at 1880 each evening during Holy Week. .
 Rev. J. F. Dunstan will speak upon the following subjects:
 Tuesday, April IS, "The Enemies of the Cross" +
 Wednesday, April 19, "The Glory of the Cross" Thursday, April 20, "'The Sign ef the Cross.'' NY Friday, April 31. 'The Blood ofthe Cross."
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
Notice.

Members of the United Choir of the Congregational church are requested to meet at the rectory tomorrow. Wednesday, at 1880 p. m., to practice music. for. the. funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. R. P. Ferguson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

John Barrett. the New York Life
 man, was an arrival on the Evans, and will spend a few days in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

. c. P. Mickelson, of Cordova, came up on the Evans, having been sum- moned for service on the trial jury
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

Evangelist Alec McKaig, who, lheld meetings here two years ago is again visiting Valdez and is assisting
 Rev. J. F. Dunstan in his special ser les of Holy Week Services.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

Oscar Meyer, electrician for the Cordova Light & Pow,r company, came up on the Watson to report for jury duty in the district court.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

J. F. Clarkins. the Nizina Road house man, was an arrival in towr on the Evans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

BIZ. Watson, Assistant General Freight and Passenger Agent of the Admiral Line, was through passen- ger for Seward on the Evans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

The launch Shamrock left this morning for Ellamar, Fidalgo, and Landlock bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

For good nome-cooked meals trc Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
TWO VESSELS SUNK
 '. BY GERMAN SUBMARINES

LONDON, Ap-- lo.-The admiral < ty today reports that two vessels Were torpedoed and sunk yesterday by German submarines. One British and one Norwegian steamer were the victims and it is not known whether or not the crews made their escape from the sinking ships.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

E. D. Reiter left this morning for the property of the Alaska Mines Corporation at Fidalgo bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

Mrs. Thomas R. Shepard, formerl, of this city, is now in the real estate business in Seattle, with offices ir the New York building.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

Deputy Marshal James Millsap. of Mccarthy, was an arrival on the Ev- ans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

E. D. ReitersynoNn irwl
 The launch B. F. M. left this morning for the Granite mine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18

' Two big comedies tonight at the Empress. A Coat Tale and MT. Jarr Brings Home Turkey. A fine change of pictures. Also two act drama.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-18
WASHINGTON NC AWAITS ! PROOF
 OF DEATH MEXICAN OUTLAW

NOTHING CONFIRMING REPORT CARRANzAs NEPHEW SECURED BODY NOTED DEsPERADo- PERsHING PARTY AND.DENTIFY BODY PosslBLE-DoUBT 1sTs DEAD REPORTS BELIEVED TO SECURE THE WITHDRAWAL OF AMERICAN TROOPS FROM
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-03
WiIson-Gcorre

M1DDLEBROOK, VA. July Am
event Of interest was tho marriage here
OF Miss elizabeth George. daughter OF
DIR. and Mrs. James George, OF New
port, Augusta County, to Sidney Wal
lace Wilson, of Lexington. The ccre-
mony took place ut New Providence
Presbyterian Church. Row. G. A. WILL
son. ID. d. OF Rawlings. former pas
tor, and Rev. II. w. Mclaughlin. pastor.
ofiiciating, and was witnessed by a
largo number of relatives and friends.
The bride was attended by her thrce
sisters Mrs. John T. Pitcher, .of Wash
ington. rs matron Of honor. and Misses
Erie and Russello George as brides
maids.
The groom was attended by his
brother, Russell Wilson. ms hest man,
and by Joo GilEior and William Adair.
OF Lexington, as groomsmcn. The
ushers wcre a. II. Smiley, s, b. Wright,
w L. s. McCutchan, Will East, John
Johnson and Samuel Dunlap.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-03
PLAN TO CONCENTRATE
WAR RELIEF MEASURE
Movement In Behalf of European Suf-
f"rcr> Proposed TO Begin
with SI0,dhkI.00O.

NEW YORK. July "a plan for the
combination Of the largcs, war relief
organizations in the country for war
RELIEF in Europe and FOR RECONSTRUCT
ton after tho war, starting with mini
mum resources OF 10000. 600. has beer.
announced at tho Offices OF the .tnlcri-
can committee representing the Inter
national Reconstruction League. This
lcasG" has been organized to effect
this combination and plan. 1t is an
nOunced, TO rchabilltate the dcvas-
tated parts Of Europe. rebuild towns
and furnish homeless peasants and farm
c!S with funds on an enormous scale.
Tho American committee OF tho
league has as its honorary president
Charles ". Eliot, il was stated. and
Includes n It's membership five State
Governors, four Unitcd States Senator's.
ten heads OF American universities ana
colleges, editors. bankers ana members
% relief organizations
Permanent peace is the aim of tho
organization, and for this purpose il
was announced, committees VIII he cs-
tablishcd In tho European nations 20
cooperate with tho american COM
gn.ttee, but no attempt. 1T was said.
would be made to initiate peace ncgo-
;iations during the war The main Of
fort Of the league would be made in
?econstruction after tho war
John Moffat, spokesman for tho com
m!ttec. said that the plan already has
aroused interest in government cir
cies abroad. and hc expects that men
high in the government OF several Eau
ropcan nations will become members OF
similar committees Of their countries.
Large contributions have already been
pledged by many persons, said Mr..
MoTat.
Frederick IT. Allen. a New York law
YER treasurer Of the American com
m!ttec now abroad, will sail for this
country next week. Mr.. Allen has been
IN France and Belgium for mo,c than
two months in tho interest of the
league. When he returns he will re-
port on conditions in Belgium
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-03
ENORMOUS CROWD MEETS
FIRST BRITISH WOUNDED
Police Have Difficulty I'm Clearing Pms
sage for Red Cross Vehicles
Through Crowds.

LONDON. July 2-'rhe frs: group of
wounded from the British front in
France arrived at Charinr Cross Sta
ton this evening. An enormous crowd
asFembled AT the station and the po-
lice had considerable difficulty in OBJ
,ntning passage for the Red Cross We
hicles through the cheering, naS-wav-
ing people. Everything possible
seemed to have been thought OF be-
forehand," said Il wounded officer. and
for weeks We have been having re-
hearsals of every movement. We were
MI ready for the charge by o'clock,
but the artillery which had been
pounding all night continued the en-
gagcment for an hour. Then the bonn
| bardment slackened and our pulses
quickened as we realized our moment
was at hand
The preliminary signal went down
the line and few moments later
came the command TO go forward Our
fellows hoped over the parapets and
tore across the uneven ground TO where
the first line Of the German trenches
used TO be, As matter Of fact. those
trenches had ceased 10 exist They
were battered to bits
I'VE did not literally charge the cne-
my's advance trenches. There was moth
ing TO charge What we did charge
however. and charge quickly. were
our own she'll holes behind the Ger
Hl'ln trenches. IncE were nuSe nuIeS
where our shells had dropped during
the week and iii these holes the Cor
mans awaited us with machine guns
AS VIC approached they turned the guns
on us.
some OF our fellows carried bombs
and hurled them into the holes az soon
as they got within reasonable range
but we did not finish them all in that
way. There did not happen to be a
bomber handy every timo n machine
gun sang out from she'll hole, so our
lads, instead Of waiting for some ono
with q bomb, just charged the holes
OFTEN with u whoop on their lips they
took flying leaps into holes.
ut was n thrilling affair willie it
lasted a dozen or perhaps a score OF
men would converge on IL hole and take
leap almost simultaneously. The
next moment tho hole was fllled with n
struggling mass Of British and German
humanity, while the gun, of course,
,were silent"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-03
PROTEST BY RABBIS
tending of Bible In Public Schools
Condemned nn Un-Americnn
and TnWise.

Especial tn The Times Dispatch.1
WILDWOOD, y. j., July @.-Thc read
ing OF the Bible in any American pub
lie school was condemned as "un-Amcr-
lean and an unwisc alliance Of church
and state" nj the meeting of the CEN
trail conference of American Rabbis
hero to-day
The sessions to-day were devoted to
a discussion Of the report of Rabbi
Lewis Woolscy. OF Cleveland. Tho re-
port considered religious and secular
issues in schools.
Rabbi Woolsey rccountcd the efforts
made by Christian clergy to have re-
ligious exercises conducted in the pub
lie schools and said:
The Jew has looked upon this with
n complaccncy that BODIES no good for
the Jew, or for Americas vast school
population. We sCimply have reg
istcrcd sectarian efforts. and with a
word about the function OF home and
charch rs moral and religious educa-
tors We have satisfied our conscience
have resisted has become a reality,
and perhaps eventually will be n mem
ace 10 our welfare and our religious
liberty"
The majority of the committee ia
Norcd The Introduction of tho Gary
plan. because "it countenances no al
lance between church and state"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-03
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
REFUGEES IN PHILADEL PHIA
Party of Sixty-FOur, Many of Them
Pcnnilcss. Arrives From Mexico
Oil-Tnnk Steamcr

PHILADELPHIA, July 2-Sixty-four
refugees. including score of women
and children, arrived here to-day from
Mexico on board the oii-tank steamer
Ardmore. Many were pennilcss. and
told how they had been lined up on
the deck OF the vessel and robbed OF
their money and valuables by Car
rama soldiers.
~. r. Blankenship. who owned a
large cattle ranch In the State of
Pueblo. said he was relieved Of 1851.
Before leaving his ranch, which he had
owned since 1852, all OF his cattle were
stolen by bandits, he declared.
Employees of the Pennsylvania
Mexican Fuel Company. which ope-
rates n large oil plant at Tuxpan, de-
clared that notices announcing a state
of war between tho United States and
Mexico were posted throughout the
neiShborhood OF Tuxpan ten days be-
fore they left.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-03
NEW VAUDEVILLE COMBINE
Is BORN IN LOS ANGELES
John Cort md William Norris AmaIGn-
mate Their Theatrical
Interests.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.J

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Los ANGELES, CAL, July Fol
lowing an unhcralded conference here
between John Cort. OF New York, and
William Morris, the vaudeville impre-
sa-io. and owner OF many wcll-known
thcaters in the East. one Of the most
Important and far-reachlng vaudeville
combines in the theatrical world was
bora in Los Angeles. 1t will affect
practically every large city in the
United States.
Cort arrived in Los Angeles two DAYS
ago. and has been tho guest Of Oliver
Morosco. Norris quickly followed him
here. After their conference, and the
announcement OF the amalgamation Of
their theatrical interests, Cort and
Morris left today for n quick tour OF
tho United states to visit the houses
that como under their control through
the now combine.
According to Mr.. Cort, headGuarters
VIII be established Immediately in New
York, and the circuit will begin 10
revol:e about the latter part Of August.
The next circuit will have as head
liner on each bill n star OF national
fame. Morris said he had quietly pla ced
under contract some of tho most wide
Unknown vaudeville stars in this coun-
try and Europe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-03
OFFICER FROM TORONTO
GATHERS HIS REMNANTS

That officer from Toronto gathered
the remnants Of his command under
the showers OF shrapncl bullets and in
the midst OF gcysers from the high
the tornado suddenly ceased. This
meant the German infantry charge. AS
the Canadians started taking what
cover they could in a half-obliterated
communication trench they had a
glimpse over their shoulders OF the
Germans arriving. German rifle and
machine gun fire followed them on
their way back to the support trenches
taking a final toll: then the British
mans in their new positions, and the
support trenches blazed their rifle fire
into German charges.
Another officer in another ia I'm house
this one from British Columbia. He
is pleased with the coat he wore when
he went through a curtain OF fire y
Iiec- OF shell had cut a big rent un-
der The arm without even pepetra.
ins; through his uEdershirt.
Some luck. eh." he said. II had
u bunch that ] would come through
all right when / started
Ills orders were to go UP IN ro-a., :
forcement He went. One shell struck
in the midst of Il platoon and got
only one man. That was "somo luck"
too. Men fell but the command went
on to the counterattack.
Those who are In the thick Of it
certainly get 1t hot" said another of
'icer. Each company in the thick of
IL thinks for the time being that it is
fEhting the whole war. It's casualty
list looks pretty bad. But when YOU,
take the losses Of n division as n whole
you are surprised at the small perccn-
tage'