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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
CARRANzA FAILS
 ID MAKE REPLY
HAS NOT ANSWERED PROTOCOL
Secretary Lane Calls Together Col leagues In Mexican Commission to Close NegotiatiOns-Break With Mexico Imminent.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec 2S.-- AS yet no reply has been received from Mexico City to the American protocol. Carranza is silent and ap- pareutly inactive. This morning Sec retary of the Interior Lane summoned his colleagues on the Mexican Com mission. Mott and Gray. for the pur- pose of closing the negotiations. A break with Mexico is imminent
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
"Mary's Lamb" at Empress.

The huge comedy success, "Mary's Lam b. was shown at the Empre:s last night and evoked hearty ap- plause from the large audience. It was preceded by the renegade, a two act play dealing with the African slave trade. Both these features will be shown again tonight for the last time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
C0[, RICHARDSON
 GIVEN COMMAND
REMOVED FROM DETACHED LIST
Command Is Merely Nominal and He Will Continue as the Head of the Alaska Road Commission As Here tOfOre.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec 2S.-- The name of Colonel Wilds P. Rich ardson, chairman of the Alaska Road Commission, has been removed from the detached list and he has been given a nominal command. He will, Commission in Alaska and have charge of the work of road construc- tion in the territory as heretofore.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
INFANTILE PARALYSIS
 APPEARING IN FRISCO

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2S.-- Dr. William c. Hassler, city health off cer. issued a warning today that in- fantile paralysis is again appearing in San Francisco and declared that all precautions should be continue, against it. Two cases have resulted fatally since Nov. 22. There nave been l6 cases since July 1.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
ALASKANS MUST
 HAVE HOME RULE

That Alaskans must nave the right to do for themselves, and that Alas
 ka's problems can be more justly
 solved by it's own citizens than by government bureaus, was the state
 ment made by John Troy, editor of the Juneau Daily Empire, of Juneau,
 at luncheon rendered prominent
 Alaskans in the Arctic Club yester- day by the members of the executive
 committee of the Alaska bureau of
 the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Besides MT. Troy the honor guests
 were: Judge Fred M. Brown, of the Third judiciary district, Alaska; B.
 M. Behrends, pioneer banker and merchant of Juneau J. J. Daly, busi- ness man of Ketchikan; E. F. Med icy attorney and secretary of the Cordova Chamber of Commerce, and J. A. Hellenthal, attorney at Juneau.
 E. C. Hughes. in the absence of Chair man William PigOtt, who was unable to attend the luncheon, presided
 MT. Troy said that with the great Ter development of Alaska, which, he said, is now coming at bound, AL
 before the necessity of being able to govern themselves.
 "The Northland is developing the strongest class of citizenry," said MT. Troy, men and women of the type to build not only for the present. but for the future. Our one great reQuis- ite is more power at home. With the greater development of Alaska and the enlarged growth of our towrs we are developing problems that are purely local-municipal, school, indus trial and others-which can be righ:- ly and effectively solved by the people themselves. We must have the right to do for ourselves. The effective pub licity and educational work of the Alaska bureau during the last five years is appreciated by the Alaskans and in their behalf earnestly re- quest you to continue your effective work"
 Judge Brown made plea for more aids to navigation in Alaskan waters. He said the treatment accorded Al aska during the past few years by congress has done much to make that territory prosperous.
 "A need that is always foremost in the minds of the Alaskan is more ex- tensive coast surveys and aids to nav igation," said Judge Brown. "Six. teen years ago, when I first went to Alaska, the lights to guide mariner were SO few and far between as to be of little assistance. Today these wei come glimmers of light dotting the rocky shores, lend sense of security which can only be appreciated by those who travelled in Northern wa ters during the early years. This work has only begun. This is only one of the many needs of the North country which increase with it's greater devel- 
 MT. Medley and MT. Hellenthal said that they agreed with MT. Troy that what Alaska most needed now was less red tape government instead of having questions confronting pros pectors decided by a scientific clerk. who never discovered or developed a mine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

w. T. Scott, administrator of the estate of the late Kay Reed, sold at public auction this afternoon, at tha office of the United States Commits sioner tho real estate and personal property belonging to the deceased.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
STORES CLOSE ALL DAY
 MONDAY-NEW YEARS

All the mercantile establishments and butcher shops of the town have agreed to remain closed all day on New Years Day, and persons should make their necessary purchases be- fore the stores close on Saturday night. Following its usual custom the Prospector also will declare 8 Holiday for it's employees.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
JOFFRE CREATED
 MARSHAL OF FRANCE

PARIS, Dec. 28.-President Poin- Gaire today signed decree creating Gen. Joffre as Marshal of France. The press and the public are unani- nous in their approval of the action.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
Mackensen Makes Headway.

BERLIN. Dec. 2S.-General VOn Mackensen is making new headway toward Braila and has captured the town of Filipesti, within thirty miles of the great Rumanian grain and oil storehouse at Braila.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
MaripOsa Sails Tuesday.

Advices received at the local steam ship office this afternoon state that the steamship Mariposa, of the Alas ka Steamship line. will sail from Se- attle for Valdez, Tuesday, January 2. at p. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
WAR CRAFT OF THE
 CANADIANS IS LOST

OTTAWA, Dec. 2S,-The Canadi. an torpedo boat Grilse, commanded by Lieutenant w. Wingate, has been lost at sea with all hands. This was the brief statement made this after Loon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
New Telephone Directory.

An attractive telephone directory is being issued by the Prince William Sound Water, Power, Light & Tele- phone Company and it will be ready for distribution about the first of the year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
Artillery Active.

BERLIN, Dec 2S.-Along the low CT Stokhod river, in VOlhynia, the Russian artillery is actively shelling Iha German positions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
STILL HAMMER|NG
 AT RUMAN|ANS
HEAVY FIGHTING IN DOBRCDJA
Rulgars Cooperating With Teutons on South Bank Danube-Turks Frustrate Surprise Attack-Violent Fighting Along All Fronts.

BERLIN, Dec. 2S.-On the south bank of the Danube the Bulgars are cooperating with Mackensen and are hammering away at the Matchin bridge. Reports from Dobrudja state that it is apparently an easy task for the Teutcns to clear that section from the remainder of the Russian troops.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
Attack Frustrated.

BERLIN, Dec. 2S.--The Turkish forces yesterday frustrated an at tempted surprise attack by the Rus sians north of Hamaadan.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
R,ISSianS ReDulSed.

BERLIN, Dec. 28.-A violent bat sle is raging all along the Dubrudje :. front from Lake Babadagh to Turkot- za, the Russians and Rumanians be- ing repulsed with heavy losses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
GERMAN DELEGATES AT
 HAGUE FOR CONFERENCE

LONDON, Dec. 28.-A report from Amsterdam says that German dele gates have arrived at The Hague and are making preliminary arr ,gements for q peace conference.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
Activity Near Ypres.

BERLIN, Dec 2S.-In the vicinity of Ypres in Northwestern Belgium, the exchange of artillery fire between the Germans and British is increasing rapidly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

Many merchants are hardening up their muscles by calisthenics on the right end of snow shovel today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
Bulgar.s Successful.

BERLIN, Dec. 2S.--Bulgarian patrols, northeast of Monastir, are reported to have attacked and de- feated a body of French and Serbians.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

James Wilson will freight about hundred and fifty tons of supplies to the Ramsay Rutherford mine on the glacier. starting about February 1.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

Pete Cashman left yesterday fo' Wortman and left that place this morning to return to town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

James A. Murphy of the Latouche Island Copper Company. was a pas senger on the Watson for Latouche.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

Wm. Gelineau left on the Admiral Watson for Latouche to spend a few days with his brother. J. r.. Gelineau.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

Payne and Ragstad, with the re- mainder of Wilson's freighting out fit, came in last night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
German Guns Busy.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 2S.-South of Brzeany in Galacia the Teutons are maintaining a violent bombardment of the Russian positions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

Rev. Father Crimont was a thru passenger on the Admiral Watson for Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28
Fighting at Cerna.

PARIS. Dec. 2S.-Advices received here state that some fighting has oc- cared near the bend of the Cerna riv- CT, but without material results.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

Teddy Johnson left on the Admi ral Watson for Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

James Gaien was a passenger for the westward on the Admiral Watson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

Fred Kreamer left on the Admiral Watson for Latouche
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-28

If the present weather keeps up we may look for snow before morning.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-19
AGREEMENT ON ARMY BILL
Measure VIII BE Ready for President
Soon--WiIl Increase Standing
Force to 175,000.

Washington.-Agre on the
army reorganization bill is now in
sight. Conferees of the senate and
house expect to reach compromise
so that the first of the big defense
measures may be on the presidents
desk in very few days.
That the senate conferees would
have to surrender the volunteer army
reserve of 261.000 men which the
house so strongly repudiated was ad-
mitted by senate leaders. but they
hope to strengthen the provisions of
the house bill authorizing instruction
camps for thousands of citizens.
1t is predicted that the conferees
would agree on a regular standing
army with peace strength of 175,000
or 10000 men, with the senate ex-
pansive organization system, which
would make possible recruiting to a
strength of 100000 in time of need
The conferees also are expected to
agree to the main features of the
house bill regarding the reorganiza-
tion and LIBERALIZATION of the national
guard. thus providing for defense
reserve Of approximately 100000 men,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-19
BORDER is AGAIN RAIDED
skIrmish In Texas Between Soldiers
and Mexicans-Rlot Started in
EI Paso.

Ell Paso.-Mexican bandits have
again crossed into American territory
and attacked civilians and soldiers.
The raid was made on the night of
May IL four miles north OF BoQuillas
at an ore terminal station and directly
behind Mai Langhorne's column.
which up to that time had not crossed
into Mexico. After short skirmish
the bandits fed.
Rioting started in chihuahua, a
small settlement within the city limits
Of El Paso. when mob lof 80 Mexi.
cans attacked the provost guard with
bricks. The guard consisted of eight
United states soldiers. To defend
themselves the soldiers were compell-
ed to fire into the mob. There were
no fatalities.
When the incident was reported to
Gen. Bell at Fort Bliss, additional
troops were sent to the city and the
patrol doubled.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-19
Ell PAsO MEETING ADJoURNs
WITHOUT ANY AGREEMENT
BEING REACHED.
PREPARES FOR TREACHERY
thoritles in Chihuahua Are Arm
ing Citizen Natives-United
States Consulate Looted.

Ell Paso.-Orders have been issued
from Washington to rush troops across
the Rio Grande and take all Mexican
border towns and railroad terminals,
II the punitive expedition is attacked
by Carranza forces. Artillery fire from
the Mexican side of the border will be
considered sufficient excuse to seize
any given point.
These are declared to be the tenta-
tive orders received by Gen. Funston
after the report of the Scott-Obregon
conference, which ended in a disa-
greement. had been digested at the
War Department
Gen. Funston received a wireless
message from Gen. Pershing that the
Carranza authorities in Central and
Southern Chihuahua are issuing arms
and ammunition to citizen natives. The
Mexicans are being told that rifles
must must be used to help drive out
the gringoes.
The report added that brigade of
cavalry had then deployed south of
Namiquipa as an advance guard. All
heavy equipment has been brought
back to the base and is under protec-
tion OF the infantry.
Gen. Pershing volunteered an opin-
ion that his expeditionary forces had
taken all precautions necessary to pro
tect them from any attack Mexican
troops might attempt.
Gen. Hugh L. Scott abandoned his
private car here In which the unsuc-
cessfui conferences were held with
Mexican Minister of War Obregon and
boarded the Golden Gate Limited for
Washington. Obregon left for Chihua-
hua City, en- route to Mexico City. and
Gen. Funston has gone to his head
quarters at San Antonio.
There Is much speculation as to
what will happen when General OBJ
a number of whom are now as
sembled in Chihuahua City, and tells
them of the unconditional refusal of
the United States to withdraw. Gen.
Funston is known to fear that the gen.
erals will be obdurate and decide to
take the situation out of the hands of
any central authorities.
No efforts are said to have been
made to restore order or capture the
bandits in the Parral district. south of
Chihuahua City.
A report has been received by State
Department representatives here that
a mob containing number of Carran-
"a soldiers, entered the American con-
sulate at Durango City and looted 1t.
Homer Coon, the American consul, is
said to have sought refuge in the home
of friendly Mexican. They carried
away all his personal effects and val
uables, according to the information.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-19
$4,000 BOND ISSUE AUTHORIZED
BY TO I VOTE IN CITY
ELECTION.
GETS FIRST DEGREE MURDER
Thirteen-vear.oId Negro Boy Killed
Ten-Year-oId White Lad With a
shotsun--News Of interest
Over Mississippi.

Laurel.-Citizens of Laurel have
voted In favor OF the city issuing $780,
900 bonds for the South Mississippi
Charity Hospital to be located in the
town offering the best inducements.
Laurel has had no opposition for the
hospital and the vote OF the people
practically insures it's location In this
city.
The vote was more than three to
one in favor of the hospital bonds. The
total vote was 341 for and 101 against.
The city commissioners will now pass
ordinances providing for the bond is
sue and advertise the bonds for sale as
soon as possible.
The county OF Jones will issue In
bonds $4,000 for the hospital, making
a fund of $4,000 for the building. The
county supervisors are understood to
have announced their intention of or
dering the county bond issue should
the city vote for the the city bond Is
sue.
The state OF Mississippi will ap-
propriate at least $4,000 annually for
the maintenance of the hospital.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-19
WALTER O. GRAYsoN is CHOSEN
GRAND COMMANDER AT BROOK
HAVEN CONVENTION.
THREE NEGROES ARE KILLED
Record 10 Made Of Fatal Accidents In
Tunica County For Two Days
News of interest Over
the State.

Brookhayen.-An automobile ride
over the city and a competitive drill
on Whitworth college campus after.
ward practically closed the fifty-sixth
annual grand conclave of Mississippi
Grand Commandery, Knights Templar,
here. the crack team from Jackson car
rying off the honors at the drill.
A rather spirited contest resulted In
the selection of the next place of meet
ing of the Templars, McComb, Biloxi
and Vicksburg being the contestants.
Biloxi secured the plum.
The following officers were elected
to serve the ensuing year:
Grand commander, Walter G. Gray
son of Biloxi; deputy grand comman-
der. Robert A. Carson, Columbus; grand
generalissimo. Emmett N. Thomas,
Greenville; grand captain-general,
James F. Hill, Gloster; grand senior
warden. B. j. Smith. jackson; grand
junior warden, w. L. Jordan, Lexing-
ton; grand prelate. d. B. Waddell, Me-
ridian: grand treasurer. J. F. Dixon,
Natchez; grand recorder. Oliver L.
Mckay. Meridian; grand standard
bearer, F. c. Ellis, Yazoo City; grand
sword-bearer. L. z. Conner, Hatties-
burg; grand warden, A. B. Learned
Natchez.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-19
LEAKEsvIIIE FRIDAY,
ADMITS SINKING SUSSEX
Berlin in Note to u. 8. Takes Blame
For Disaster to British Channel
Steamer-To Make Reparation.

Washington.-Germ new note
acknowledging responsibility for de-
struction of the Sussex. promising
reparation and announcing punish
ment of the submarine commander,
has been received at the state de-
partment from Ambassador Gerard
It is revealed by the text Of the
note, which was made public by the
state department, that the German
government considers ut beyond
doubt that the commander Of the
submarine acted in the bona fide be-
lief that he was facing an enemy ship"
The first part of the note is devoted
to statements along this line. The
German government admits, however,
that the commander was misled by
the appearance of the vessel, formed
his Judgment too hurriedly, did not
act in accordance with strict instruc.
tions to exercise particular care, and
that the Berlin government frankly
admits" that assurances given to the
United States. had not been ad-
hered to.
iIn6 note expresses sincere regret
regarding the deplorable incident" and
declares Germany's readiness to pay
an adequate indemnity to injured
American citizens. 1t says the Ger
man government "disapproves Of the
conduct of the commander, who has
been appropriately punished" and
voices a hope that the United States
will consider the case settled
The settlement of the case opens the
way for disposing of the Lusitania and
all other Issues growing out Of sub
marine attacks in which American
lives were jeopardized.
The state department is continuing
its investigation into the sinking OF
the Cymric, which is alleged to have
been attacked without warning and
provision for the safety OF the crew.
1t twas said by an official that this case
will not revive the submarine issue
and it is confidently expected that
Germany will be able to establish that
her new promises to the United States
have not been broken.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-19
BIG FLYING BOAT FALLS
Mechanician and Student Aviator Be-
IIevsd Lost When Giant HydropIane
Goes Into Potomac.

Washington.-The hydroplane HI,
boat in America, and with which ]. C.
MacCauley recently established sew
eral speed and endurance records, has
been wrecked In the Potomac River
near Mount Vernon with a probable
loss of two lives and serious injuries
to MacCauley and the two other per-
sons aboard. The craft lost propel-
Ter while returning at great speed from
Washington to the Atlantic Coast aer-
onautical station at Newport News and
plunged 100 feet into the river, turn
ing over three times in its descent
and collapsing after 1t struck the
water
Louis Krantz, mechanician, and
Charles A. Good. of Elyria, Ohio, a
student aviator, have been given up
as lost. MacCauley and Philip Utter.
mechanician, with Dudley Mayo. a
Washington newspaperman. who was
passenger, were rescued by a tug.
Utter was picked up unconscious.
while MacCauley was badly hurt. Both
were taken to a hospital and neither
was able to tell exactly what happen
ed. Dudley suffered from shock and
after his return to Washington was
sent to a hospital. He also was un-
able to give clear account Of the
accident. All three are expected to
recover. Es,e
The HI came here from Newport
News. bringing as passenger John l.
viney, president of the Newport News
Chamber of Commerce. who bore a
message of greetings to the local
chamber, and Lieut.. Norman Hill. OF
the coast guard service On the trip
up the Potomac trouble with one OF
the propellers developed and the craft
descended at Indian Head and made
the remainder of the journey on the
water. Mr.. Viney and Lieut.. Hill re
turned to Newport News by rail.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-19
FAY SENTENCED TO PRISON
German Army Lieutenant is Given
Eight Yesrs for Plotting 10 Blow
UP Ships.

New York.-Robert Fay, former
lieutenant In the German army, has
been convicted in the federal court Of
conspiracy to destroy munitions ships
of the allies through bomb contriv-
ances, and sentenced to serve eight
years in the federal penitentiary of
Atlanta.
Walter Scholz, his brother-in-law.
and Paul Daeche, also convicted, were
sentenced to serve four years and two
years. respectively. The three were
also fined 50 each.
Talking from the bench, beside
which were heaped bombs, explosives
and other exhibits introduced during
the 10 days trial. Judge Howe said to
Fay:
According to your testimony, you
committed grave crime against Ger
many by deserting your post and coun-
try. where you were engaged in law
full warfare. to come mere. where you
have committed still graver crimes
against this nation for the purpose OF
helping Germany in the war. Alto
gether too many things have been
happening in this country since the
war commenced. This court is going
to convince you and thoroughly warn
others that this country is not proper
place In which to carry on the war
and that our laws are still binding.
notwithstanding the war In Germany"
Under the conspiracy of which the
three were convicted three other de-
fendants are to be tried-Dr. Herbert
Kienzle, Engelbert Bronkhorst and
Max Breitung.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-19
AsQUITH GOES TO IRELAND
British Premier Will Attempt to Settles
DifficuIty-Leaders Say There
Are Too Many Executions.

London.-The most dangerous fac.
tor In the Irish situation, namely. that
the punishment of the rebels would
cause a reaction of sympathy among
the warm-hearted and emotional peo-
pie appears to be fast materfalizing.
John Dillon, one of the most respect.
ed of the Nationalists but often one of
the bitterest antagonists of the British
rule, has attacked the government In
the House of Commons in speech
which, for bitter denunciation, has not
been surpassed as Westminster since
ParnelPs days.
Premier Asquith has personally
stepped into the breech and is taking
the unprecedented course OF journey
ing to Dublin to investigate the situa-
ton and doubtless to give instructions
to Gen. Maxwell regarding the policy
which the military government must
pursue. now that the chief civil ad-
ministrators Lord Wimborne, Angus
tine Birrell and Sir Matthew Nathan,
have retired from office.
Mr. Asquith announced that he was
going to consult with the authorities
in order to arrive at some arrange
ment satisfactory to Irishmen of all
parties, and no statesman ever at
tempted harder achievement. He
frankly declared that the present sit
uation could not continue.
Many Of the newspapers particularly
the Liberal organs. call upon the Irish
factions to seize the opportunity for
settling their long standing differ
ences.
The marquis OF Landsdowne inti-
mated to the House of Lords that the
disarmament of all Ireland will be un-
dertaken.s This would mean the dis
armament of the Ulster and Nation
alist Volunteers and whether that can
be done depends on Sir Edward Car
SON and John Redmond more than on
ny other individuals.
The House Of Commons negatived,
without division. Mr.. Dillons motion
guards the Ohio penitentiary baseball
Immediately declare it's intention.