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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16

FL PAsO, March 16-A second col umn Of troops is being prepared and will cross the border within the next two or three days. The crossing will bo between here and Juarez. This announcement was made positive this afternoon.
 With the first column of American troops now across the line the first halt on arrangements was taken to- day. Achievements have begun to arrive and it was stated that before night fresh troops to the number of 1.2Oo will be here
 The second column will make a strike at once and will connect with the command under Brig.-Gen. Persh- ing.
 The general direction of troops ale ready in tho field IS towards Casa Grandes in the nelghborhood where Villaistas are reported to be on a mad rampage. and raiding on both sides of the line.
 Reports received late this afternoon indicate that fighting between the in- vading Americans and Villa scouts have started. It was stated earlier to- day that Brlg-Geu. Pershing's com mand will establish headquarters at Guzman. forty miles from the border.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
o.her AmerIeans b oanaer.

NEW YORK. March ts.-Attacked without warning while on the coast of Tunis. in ;he Mediterranean Sea, but ondamaeed was the fate Of the French liner Patria. of Che Fabre line, which arrived in port this forenoon. Inn mediately upon docking tho captain re- paired to the customs officials who im- mediately wired 9 report to the State Department at Washington.
 The patria had over 800 passengers aboard and among them were twenty Americans returning nom Mediter- rancan seq ports.
 According to the story related by the captain Q submersibie suddenly appeared and when very close to his steamer one torpedo was fired. The torpedo made glance blow and did no damage. The submersible then ran up and passed within twenty feet aft Of the liners stern The captain rang for all speed and started upon z'gzag course and shortly outdis- tanced the submersibie although vari- cus passengers reported that one otn- CT torpedo was sent from the submer- sibie but did not come near the steam ship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16

Information has been received frcm Washington in tho last mail that the committee on public Buildings and grounds has given Juneau's public building the right Of way, ineofar as Alaoka is concerned and the prospect Is that the bill appropriating S45o.O0O additional money for completing the building win be passed this year and work begun on it at an early date
 Representative Frank Clark of Florida, chairman of the House com mittoe on public buildings and grounds, has notified members Of Con- gress that only those proposed build ings that are of most importance can be considered at this session of Con- gress, on account of the desire to make the burden on the treasury as light as possible, and subcommittee was appointed to sift out the most pressing of the proposed buildings for action. It was decided that the Ju- neau's building is needed worse than any of the proposed structures for AL
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
LEWIS WOULD SELL THE
 WATER SYSTEM TO CITY

of course, be without water, out there will be plenty of water for fire purpos- es and for those on tho hlgh-pressure' mains.
 To Improve Malno.
 I've expect to put new trunk main on Franklin or Gold street, and have purchased the piping for that purpose. We expect to cut of some of the dead ends of mains that are useless, or to connect them In such 9 way that there shall be free circulation in all of the mains.
 'NVe expect to replace those mains that are worn or defective from any cause.
 Only Asks for Falr Play
 or still have other interests in Alas ka and the Juneau district, and have more than a monetary interest in this community expect to meet fairly and squarely everything that might be rightly required or asked of a public service institution l shall only ask that be met in the same spirit.
 CT am now, as ] have always been, a believer in the municipal ownership of water systems, and ] am ready to meet the city of Juneau on the level and in a businesslike manner. l am ready to sell my plant and ready to be fair in arranging terms Of pay ment. have some plans along that line which ] might suggest At any rate. if Che city wants the plant, shall work with its representatives in closing a deal that win be legal and along sound business lines.
 Does Not Fear Competition.
 "On the other hand, ! shall not give my water system away nor negotiate at all on the basis that it is yalueless. know that it is valueabie, and am not afraid Of competition. ] do not have to sell the plant and even ii compelled to lose it in the end ] could live just the same.
 "But. first Of an, am here Go learn what the people Of Juneau want and to improve the water plant so that it win meet tho needs Of the situation.
 Mr. Lewis is guest at the New Cain, and the length of his stay in Ju. neau is indefinite It may be for some lime.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16

R. F. Lewis, owner of the Juneau Water Company. is ready to sell his water system to the city of Juneau He will not negotiate. however on the hypothesis that the mains, supply and other property of the plant are valueless. He will consider, and care fully. any proposition that he believes to be reasonable. He will confer with the city council as to the legal phases of the situation. and will take hnan- cial conditions and legal difficulties that confront the city in raising rev- enues into account. and do his best to arrange for any reasonable terms Of sale that would be strictly lawful. In the meantime he will establish be- yond dispute to the people Of Juneau that the water supply of his company is pure. wholesome and ample for the needs of the city now and will be SO for years to come He will also pro- ceed at once to enlarge and improve his plant and service. He is a believer in municipal ownership, but does not fear competition with a city owned plant, having confidence in advantages which he claims his gravity plant pos .sesses over any other possible supply for this city.
 The foregoing states the attitude of Mir. Lewis on the water question in Juneau as it was given to The Empire this morning by him.
 The special committee of the city council. consisting of William Britt, George P. Miller and F. Wolland to which has been referred the water question, win probably meet this af- ternoon to confer with Mir. Lewis oy- CT the situation.
 Water 10 Pure.
 'Tn the first place" said MT. Lew. Is. I've believe that we have the logi. cal water supply for Juneau Not only did tho test that Dr. John Vein girl. head Of the bacterial department of the University of Washington, show that there were no disease germs in the water. and that it was good for drinking purposes. but former tests made by me have resulted the same However. J arranged, while in Seattle, to have tests made each month for the next several months If our water Is
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
NEWS IS GIVEN
 JUNEAU

aska, and 1t is said that 1t will in all probability be included in the apDro- prlation bill when 1t shall have been passed.
 It is stated, also, that this commit tee will ask for the transfer of the government buildings at Sitka, that are being used to house the Pioneers Home, to the Territory of Alaska.
 The appropriation of S45O,OoO addi- tional for the Juneau public building has been urged by Secretary of tho Treasury William G. McAdoo. He re- ported to Congress in March, 1914. that the S1775oO then available for that purpose is not sufficient to con- struct such a building as is needed It was the Secretary of the Treasury who fixed the additional amount need ed at S45O,OOO and he stated that the amount had been decided upon be- cause it was recommended by the gov ernment architects. If the bill should pass there would be approximately S626OOO for the erection Of the build ing,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
ROUMANIA BULGARIA
 IN BREAK

ROME, March i6-Advlces were re- oeiyod hero this morning that Rou- mania and Bulgaria have broken off all commercial relations. No further Information was received.
 BUCHAREST, March 16.-The gov. ernment announces the severance Of the existing relations with Roumania. There ht )aiready started an exodus of Germans, Austriaus Hungariana and Bulgarians.
 LONDON. March l6.-The govern ment announced this aftcruoon that advices had been received that Rou- mania and Bulgaria have broken. This bears out tho statement sent out several days ago that Roumanla would remain with the Entente Allies and would shortly make a demonstra- tion. Both England and Russia have made certain overlures to Roumania which were accepted
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
SECRET ARRESTS ARE ORDERED FOR
 SMUGGLING GANG

SEATTLE. March 16.-Fcderal au- thorities have ordered secret arrests of twenty prominent white and Chin ese residents Of the Northwest who arc implicated in the smuggling of not only Chinese, but also of opium.
 It is stated by the Federal euthori. ties that opium to the value of $l,o0O,- 900 has been handled by this newly found gang.
 United States Commissioner White claims that he has evidence which shows that the profits of the gang in the smuggling of Chinese and opium has netted S2SoO0O during the past several years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
THAT GOVERNMENT TO
 TAKE OIL LANDS

WASHINGTON March 16.-Govern. men ownership Of all oil lands in the United States will shortly be pro- posed to Congress. This startling in- formation came today from Represen. tatlve Charles II. Randall. Of Los An geles Mr. Randall states that after @ thorough investigation, he believes that government ownership oilers the only feasible remedy for the present extortionate prices of gasoline. Mir. Randall says he is about to prepare the resolution to Congress and has been assisted by many other members of Che House.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
Steamer Movements
 and Mail Information
Nnu Northhound.

Now Northbound. The Spokane is due from the south tomorrow morning about nine o'clock with mail and passengers. The Admiral Watson is expected from tho south Saturday night with mail and passengers.
 The Princess Sophia sailed from Vancouver last night and is expected here Saturday.
 Scheduled salllngs. The Admiral .tvaus is due to sail from Seattle sunday night. Will havo mail.
 The Dolphin is exFccted to sail from Seattle Saturday night with passen- gers and mall.
 The Alaska ,s due to sail from se- attle next Monday with mall and pas sengers
 soutnbound saIllngs. Tho Jefferson has been delayed by the storm at skagway. Is due south bound tomorrow morning. Wnl take mail and passengers.
 The Humboldt iJ due southbound during tho night
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
GERMAN ENVOY, ACCUSED
 iN WAR PLOT, WINS POINT

SAN FRANCISCO, March ts.-Ths federal indictment charging Franz sopp, German consul general here' and five others with conspiracy to set on foot a military expedition to cn- compass destruction Of British prop erty. practically was dismissed when Judge Maurice IT.. Pooling in the Unit ed States District Court sustained tho demurrer to the indictment filed by the eonsulate's lawyers. Another ln- dlctment against the accused men re- mains, on whlo hthe court did not rule.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
NEW CHARGES IN BLACKMAlL CASE
 HAVE BEEN MADE

SEATTLE, March 16.-Prosecuting Attorney Alfred T. Lrndin today flied O separate charge against Dottie Coote, implicated in the recent Silver man blacimail cnse. Miss Coots. who is about one of the pret;icst women ever placed in tho King County jail, ls charged in this complaint of extort- lng $500 from A. M Bailey, the weal' thy realty dealer.
 Mics cools was formerly employed as a steuographer by MT. Bailey. Un- der thrcoi7 that she would tell Mrs. Bailey Of their relations she demand ed and received s5OO No pictures were taken Of Mr. Bailey. Miss Coota' original demand was for S2,000 accord iug to evidence submitted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16

impure. ] want to know it If 1t is good, ] want the people to be con- vinced absolutely of the fact. The first sample Of water properly sealed in sterilized bottles, which Dh. Weinzirl gave me, will be sent on the Hum boldt
 Supply Ample.
 While the figures from recent mea- surements Of the supply have not been prepared SO as to state them accu- rately ! am informed that they indi- cate a sufficient quantity of water for a city of 15.000. and that does not in- clude the lower springs that are avail able for use on the water front and lower levels of the city.
 'Tn addition to the surveys and measurements that have been recent. ly made. l have had expert examina- tions made in the past. and Insurance boards have likewise investigated the water supply All of these examina- lions have agreed. The last investi- gation made for the insurance board was last year. and it's conclusion was that the water supply is ample, but that the storage capabilities of the company are inadequate This win be remedied
 Plane of the Company.
 ''We propose, In addition to building a large concrete reservoir and making other Improvements to our system which will increase the storage sup ply four or five tines, to attach the waterfront mains to the 1ow-lever res. ervoir instead Of that on Gastlneau Heights. We realize that the exposed condition of Che waterfront properties make it impossible that water pipes there can be kept from freezing; we realize. under the conditions. that il win loo impossible to stop consumers from permitting thelr water pipes to run during cold weather and we rnal izo that if an tho pipes in consider able section oi tho city are kept run ming that the supply of water win be- come exhausted in cases of extreme cold weather Therefore, we shal connect these sections or the c.ty where it is impossible 10 protect shs pipes from cold with the low-pressure reservoir. and if lhat fails, they win
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
ROBBERY ATTEMPTED
 HALF A BLOCK FROM
 POLICE HEADoUARTERs

SEATTLE. March 16.-As If giving the defy to the local police, two ban. dits attempted Co rob Ray Echstrand Q fireman at the Washington st. and Main station, when the latter was within half block of the police head quarters. early this morning Eek strand put up Q terrific fight and al- though badly beaten hung on to one man and took him to headquarters where he gave the namo of Ralph Clark. Half an hour after Robert Clark was arrested. and Eckstrand identified him as the second of the robbers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
WIFE sLAYsR DIEs IN CHAIR

OssINING. N Y, March 16.-Wal ter Watson Of Brooklyn has been eiecrocuted at Sing Sing for the mur- der Of his wife year ago. Watson left a sealed envelope to be opened shortly after his death In it was found Q faded flower and this note: This envelope contains a flower from my dear wife's grave. Please bury it with me-"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
DEMANDING FLEET TO
 BATTLE

la demonstration from the German fleet. lt has just become known that the Wilhelmshaven fleet made dash but returned. The people expected results.
 Chancellor von Bethmann-Hoilweg is trying to forestail any open riseus- sion on the matter In the Reiehstag but the Socialists are demanding to know why the German fleet, also the submarines, are not accomplishing more than they are.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16

CHICAGO. March 16.- Samuel ol' son. the third victim -of the Black Hand this year, died at the Passayant Hospital. He refused to toll who fired on him with sawed off shotgun. Paul Toreno. who was walking with him at the time and who also was wound ed with revolver declares he does not know the identity of the two men who attacked them. The sawed-ofi shotgun with which oleno was would ed was found in a shed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
TWO CRUISERS BOMBARD CITY
 ON GALLIP0LI

CONsTANTiNOPLE, March l6. - Two cruisers ol an enemy shelled Che environs Of Teke Burnt, on Gallipoii peninsula early this morning. After bombardlng the place for several hours the cruisers withdrew. This announcement was made at noon by the war office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16

 CONTINUES
 AT VERDJN

PARIS. March 16.-lt was officially announced today that the French have turned to aggresslveness in Q desper- ate struggle northwest of Verdun. The French have recaptured part of the ground gained by the Germans west of the Mouse and tho loss of life was heavy on both sides
 Rear Admiral Le Casse, Minister of Marine, is acting as Minister of War during the slight Illness Of Gen. oral Galllenl.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
BOSTON NOW BURIED UNDER TWENTY FOUR
 HOUR FALL OF SNOW

BOSTON. March 16.-This city and surrounding country is practically buried under snow. For twenty four hours che snow has fallen eontinu- ous'y. Both local street railway and state railroads have cancelled all schedules The winters fall Of snow is the heaviest on record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
NATIONAL GUARD MAN
 IS TO BE ASSISTANT
 SECRETARY TO BAKER

WASHINGTON. March 16.-Presi. dent Wilson it is understood practi- cally promised the executive commit tee or Che National Guard Association today that he would appoint an assist ant Secretary of War who was famil- lar with National Guard a1airg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16

BERLIN, March t5. - The govern ment announced today that Admiral von Tirpitz, minister Of marine, has retired on account of Illness. Admiral von cappeiis has been appointed new Minister Of Marine.
 A vigorous discussion has started throughout Germany for more ener- qy to be shown ir German naval af- fairs. The people are elamorins for
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK,
 CAPTAINS RELATIVES SAY

NEW YORK. March is.-The Brit ish destroyer Viking was blown up by a mine on or about January 2s and all of her officers and crew, number Ing about seventy, were lost, accord Ing to work which reached here In a letter to relatives or the commander Thomas Christopher Williams. No pre- vious intimation that lhe Viking had been destroyed has come from the war zone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
HlNpus MuTINY. eERLIN HEARa

BERLIN. March 16.- A mut'ny of Hindu troops in Egypt is reported by The Cologne Volkszeitung, as quoted from tho Overseas News Agency it Is said an entire regiment mutinied' killing 12 officers, including a Major and that other Hindu troops went oy- CT to the mutineers. Alter Q battle of two hours. it is said tho mutinous troops were routed
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16

BERLIN, marcn f6.-it was re- ported this afternoon that Admir- al Tirpitz opposed the German feet eiaving Niei and his Ordsrs resulted in the fleets return. He has resigned. not on account Of iil- ness, but for reasons that his pol icy Is not meeting witn approval lt is believed that the fleet will now be sent out, and a grand bat tie between the British and Ger man ravieo win result. The Kai- ser has accepted most reluctantly Tirpitr's resignation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
Worklnn wIth AmerIcann.

WASHINGTON, March 16. The War Department announced this after noon that the carranza troops were readily cooperating with the AmerI- cana in Mexico. This statement waa Issued to offset erroneous reports cir culated that the Carranza soldiers were not in sympthy with the Ameri' can invasion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
SENATE PASSES THE
 BILL FOR BREMERToN
 YARD hPPROPRtATio'

WASHINGTON, March IS. - The Senate this afternoon passed Senator Niles Poindexter's measure aDpropri- atlug S2.065,000 to equip the Puget Sound navy yard at Bremerton for battleship construction. This appro- prlation Is merely the beginning of the governments shipbuilding pro gram which will SO to Bremerton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16

SAN ANTONIO. March 16.-A mani festo signed by Felix Diaz and issued from Havana denounces Carranza as a traitor. The manifesto reached here today and vas sent to Jesus G.. Tremona. e strong supporter of the late Porfro Diaz.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
eRANoEis COMMITTEE
 HAS TAKEf. A RECESS

WASHINGTON Mach 1s.-The senate subcommittee on judiciary in- vestinlins the nomination of Louis D Brandeis for tho Supreme Court, has completed the taking of evidence and adjourned until Friday. March 24. On that date it is behevei a report win be made
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
Randlts Flre on eoIdIera.

KNGsVILLE, March 1s.-Mexican bandits fired upon sixteen American soldiers who were guarding the bridge north of Brownsville this morning. Several shots returned by the Amerl- cans ended the trouble. It was report ed one Mexican was killed and three seriously wounded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
ALLIED AERo9LANEs
 BoMsARD ESSEN AND
 GREAT DAMAGE DONE

AMSTERDAM, March 1e.- Allied .aeroplanes today bombarded Essen and the Krupp gun works. Several buildings of the town were totally de. stroyed by the bombs. according to the advlces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
Report In Washlngton.

WASHINGTON. March 16.-Secre tary of State Lansing said this after noon that he had received @ report that French liner carrying Ameri. cans. had been the mark of a torpedo but having received no official report made no comment
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
ARMY BILL IS BEFORE
 THf HOUSE

WASHINGTON. March 1s. - The army bri secured easily the right of way In the House today for immediate consideration. Special rule for con sideration Of the bnl limiting debate Go ten hours has been agreed upon
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
sf5ocoo,ooo GOLD COIN
 IN NEW YORK FROM JAPAN

WINNIPEG. Man. March l6.-- One hundred end fifty million dollars In gold coin was due to be unloaded sec retly in New York today after pass Ing safely through Cadoda. It is from the British government indirectly shipped by Japan on securities
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
Wlll RUN FoR PREsIpENT

LANSING, Mich. March 16.- VII. liam c. Simpson, of Detroit, an auto mobile designer, has filed with the secretary of the state a petition to place his name on the Republican pres IdentInl primary ballot
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
Run from AmerIean FIre.

FL PAsO March 16-Mexican Guer- lllas fired upon the American troops as they were crossing the river Into Mexico yesterday but fled when tho fire was returned. None of the Amer jeans were hit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
PANAMA CANAL IS
 OPENED FOR SHIPS
 OF 2o-FooT DRAFT

WASHINGTON. March 16.-It was announced today that the Panama can- al is sufficiently cleared for the pass age of vessels of 2O-foot draft It is very probable that the canal will be reopened for vessels Of al drafts by the middle ofnext month
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
caualru Ean.a MnxIcnnn.

DOUGLAS. Arlz., March 16. - Eight troops of the First Cavalry from Call fornla has arrived and immediately they were placed in a position on tho border facing Agua Prleta, In the State Of Sonora.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
LoNesAoREmAN KiLLED.

SEATTLE. March 16.-Charles John son. an old time longshoremau was accidentally killed this morning while working freight for the Pacific Coast S. S. Co.,. on Pier B.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
c4ARcEs TRICK ON PAPERS

LONDON. March 1s.-Tae German statement that armed merchantmen have been secretly Instructed to at' tack submarines is an "unwarraSteq distortion" of the documents taken from captured steamers, it.was ofiic. ially stated today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
MORE TROOPS TO VILLA
 MEN RALDING

reliably stated ct Fort Sam Houston today that tho National Guard of Tex as, Arizona and New Mexico will soon be ordered to the border by the War Department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-16
ANOTHER CANADIAN
 PROVINCE TO GO DRY

< HALIFAX. March 1C.-The leg
 $. islature this afternoon passed the {. prohibition bili, 2S to 9. It is re- {. ported authenticaiiy that this
 $. action is conclusive evidence {. that Nova Scotia will probably go 's dry the last day Of March. the z same as Manitoba.