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The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
Pioneer Womens
 Charter Closing

In accordance with the announce ment made at the time the organi- zation of the igloo was perfected, the charter role will close Wednes- day evening, April 19 Therefore. all women who desire to become charter members of the organization and who are qualified to be such members, must sign the charter roll before that time The role may be signed at the residence of Mrs. J. II. Caskey, president of the local igloo, in The Citizen building, on Garden Island.
 At the present time there are 90 names on the membership roll of the igloo. It is expected, however, that the number will be increased to 100 before the charter roll closes Wednesday night, as it is understood that many women, oldtimers of the north, have signified their intention of joining
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
Funerals Delayed
 By Crave Diggers
NEW YORK SPADE MEN GO ON STRIKE AND "STlFFS"
 LIE UNBURIED.

NEW YORK, April 16-The undertaking business of this city was tied up for several hours today when the members of the local union of grave diegers went on strike for higher wages. And the strike gained the object of the grave diggers, whose demands were eventually granted by the undertakers, but not before many bodies supposed to be buried today had lain unin- tered for several hours.
 The result was d delay in many funerals, some of them of prominent people. Sunday is a regular burying day in this city, and number of luLerals were scheduled But at the hour appointed the strike was on, and. whether the corpse was al the grave. in transit to the grave or still lying on the slab or lying in the coffin. made no diff ference to the grave diggers. For they refused to work until their demands were granted
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
Shows How Easy
 Attack Would Be
AVIATOR EXPERl- MENTS AT CAPITAL
 WILSON WATCHES.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 16.-Demonstrating fully how easy an aerial attack on this city would be and the accuracy with which bombs could be dropped by the aircraft of an enemy in the event Of trouble with any nation, De Lloyd Thompson, government aviator, flew over this city last night, dropping many pseudo bombs in his flight. The bombs were placed with great accuracy and demonstrated to the complete satisfaction of all who witnessed the flight that the capital city could easily be wrecked com pletely by airmen in the event of trouble with Germany.
 President Wilson was a very interested spectator of the pro ceedings, b"ing accomDanied by several army men. During the experiment, powerful search lights were turned on, but they searched in vain for the aviator, who could be traced only by the lights carried on his aeroplane.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
PERSHING'S REPORT IS AT HEADQUARTERS.

SAN ANTONIO, Aprll l6.-Gen. ld!ooeI 9q peounouuB spq uolsunI of the official report of the fighting at Parral between a detachment of American soldiers and a num- Der of Meyicans rom General Persh- ing. The report says. that num- Der of unarmed American soldiers entered Parral to purchase food and other necessities and that while they were there the Mexicans opened fire on them.
 The soldiers who had gone into town retreated to the remainder of the detachment, which shortly af terward re-entered the town and engaged the Mexicans in battle, kill ing more than 40 of them. Two Americans were killed.
 General Pershing did not state in his report whether or not it was Mexican soldiers or civilians which attacked the American troop CTS. Nor did he state just what he is doing concerning the Parral incident. However, it is believed at headquarters that he Is sending more troops for the subjugating of the town.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
BAKER TALKS OF MOVING PI ANS.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 16.- Secretary of War Baker is of the opinion that compliance with the demands of Carranza is necessary if the desired cooperation of Car ranza troops In the matter of catch ing Villa is obtained, according to a statement made by him this morn in. He also said that it was imprac
 ticable to send Pershing's troops much further south than they are now, on account of the extended line of communication which, it is stated, has already been threatened by a large body of Villaistas under
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
Two Jurors III;
 Are Given Beds

The latest report last night con corning the jury which sat on the Callirnd rape case and which has been deliberating since Saturday night, was to the effect that Jurors Norton and Judkins were serious ly, although not critically i'll. There fore, in order that they might be made comfortable for the night, the jury bailiffs procured bedding for them and for the other jurors and took it to the jury room, and the lights in that room in the federal building were therefore extinguished very early.
 It is very apparent that the jury is not able to reach an agreement as to the innocence or guilt of Cam irnd No information concerning it's actions is available, although 1t was a common report last night about town that one man was hang ing out for conviction.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
BERLIN ANXIOUS.

BERLIN, April 16.-It is freely admitted in official circles that the government is very anxious to set tie the matter of differences rlat- ing to the sinking of the British channel steamer Sussex with the United States. And to that end the German chancellor today sent a long message, including instruc- tions, to Count von Bernstorff.
 TWO MORE SUNK.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 16.- While President Wilson and Secre- tary of State Lansing were confer rng today regarding the note which is to be sent to Germany concerning the sinking of the Sussex news was received of the torpedoin& of the steamship Abbey and the bark In verlyon. The information received was to the effect that both boats were sunk without warning and that there were Americans on both Details of the sinking are not avail able.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
AMERICAN TROOPS
 TO LEAVE MEXICO
Wilson and Baker Signify Intention of Complying With Demands of Cananza-Say Pursuit of Villa UselessFunson Concurs-
 Mexcans Elated-- Mexico After Help From aps.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April 16- Although no announcement of the action has yet been authoritative ly made, it is semi-officially stated here that President Wilson and Sec retary of War Baker have practi- cally decided to comply with the demands of President Carranza. of Mexico, and remove the American troops composing the punitive eXpe- dition in search of the bandit Villa from Mexican soil. The information leaked out after a lengthy cabinet meeting held this afternoon, at which subject of discussion.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
WHAT WILSON REALLY SAID.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 16.- Following a long cabinet meeting at which the situation in Mexico was the chief topic discussed, President Wilson announced that he was willing to fix a time limit and a distance limit on the American soldiers now in Mexico. He said that he had been reliably informed that it will be impossible for General Pershing's expedition to continue it's hunt much further south on account of the distance from the border and the danger of having the supplies of the expedition cut off, He also stated that he was willing to give the Carranza government the assurance that the American troops would be withdrawn from Mexican soil within reasonable length of time.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
M MEXICAN PRESS MUCHLY PLATED,

MEXICO CITY, April 16.-The Mexican press expresses great ella tion at the probable withdrawal of the American troops from Mexican soil, all of the dispatches received here having indicated that such ac- tion on the part of the United States is to be taken immediately Editorially the press points out that the decision to withdraw the troops is only another indication of the desire of Wilson to placate the Mexican people Reports from all over this country indicate that the inhabitants of the country are like wise elated at the decision to with draw the troops and the apparent compliance with the demands of the CarranZa government of Mexico
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
MEXlCANS URGED TO EXPEL AMERICANS.

DOUGLAS, April 16.-An Ameri- can physician who recently returned here from a trip through the north ern part of the state of Sonora Mexico, says that the feeling against Americans in that party of the coun- try traversed by him is very in tense. He also says that while on his trip he saw many posters urg- ing loyal MeXicans to rise and ex- pei the American invaders of their country
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
FUNSTON FAVORS TROOPS REMOVAL.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 16. It was upon General F,unston's advice that the practical withdrawal Of the American troops from MeNi- can soil has been decided upon, ac cording to the statement of a prom nent staff officer today. Funston himself says that he has not yet advised the war department of the best move to make, but he express es himself as being in full accord with the idea of President Wilson, according to the press dispatches received here. He also says that he has practically decided to tell the war department that it will be i'm possible for the troops to be moved further south, because of the diff culty of supplying the soldiers with supplies and munitions.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17

says nothing concerning the mission, beyond making the statement that his visit to the Nipponese empire is for the purpose of getting a prom ise of help from Japan in the event that Mexico and the United States get into trouble. And he firmly believes, according to his statement, that Japan will aid Mexico in case of break with this country.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
GREAT AIR BATTLE.

VIENNA, April 16.-A great air battle took place at Czernowitz to- day, when seven Russian aeroplanes attempted to Lombard the Austrian defenses. They were observed while they were approaching, and five Austrian airships were sent out to meet them, with the result that two hours battle ensued. One of the Russian aeroplanes was wrecked the remainder fleeing, with one of their number seemingly In a very crippled condition.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
HERRING DOING WELL.

Information recently received in Fairbanks is to the effect that George Herring, the young son of Mir and Mrs. Ed Herring, of this city, has been elected to the vice presidency of the Sourdough club of the University of Washington The club is an organization com posed wholly of Alaskans who are students at the university, and some of the best entertainments of the student body are given under it's auspices. It is also stated that Miss Gudrun Andersen. also Fair hanks student at the university, has been rendered the secretaryship of the student body.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17

Word received at the marshal's office is to the effect that the mar shaIs outgoing party experienced a spill" on Saturday near Donnelly. That is, the stage in which they were travelling tipped over No body was hurt
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17

Cattle caravan is due to reach town today or tomorrow, consign- ment of steers for Waechter Bros. Meat company,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17

General Gomez, who is said to be moving into threatening position in northwestern Chihuahua in the lear of Pershing's forces.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
OFF TO SEEK
 HELP OF LAPS,

FL PASO, April 16.-General Ra- mon Iturbide, who carries creden- tials as an envoy of the Carranza government, is in this city enroute to Japan on a secret mission. He
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17

J. E. Hendrickson has been given the contract to construct ware house at the wireless station.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-17
OFFICIALS AT OUTS.

E. P. Short, the well known Ester creek mining man, arrived in town Friday night from the Outside, where he spent the winter.
 Colin McPherson, the Brooks merchant and freighter paid a busi ness visit to town last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-17
SOUTHERN TO ISSUE BONDS,
Will Use Proceeds for Double Track.
ing Line Between Corneha, Ga.
and Central, S. C.

Atlanta. Ga. March 1.-THE State
Railway Commission has. authorized
the Southern Railway Company to
issue s7,OO0,000 in bonds, the pro-
ceeds of which are to be used for
double. tracking its line for fifty-six
mjes between CordeNa. Ca. and
Central. S. c., and other improve
ments. The 100000 Is part of a
s2o,000.000 frst-morteage seriatum
loan. The loan authorized is made on
. first-morteaTe lien on the Charlotte
Air Line Rsilway, leased by the
Southern Railway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-17
NITRATE FROM AFR.
Senate Committee Considers Appro
priating sl5,OOo,oop for Federal
Plant

Washington, March 1.-THE Sen
ate Committee on Agriculture has
considered the bill proposed by SEN
ator Smith, of South Carolina, which
would appropriate Sl5,oG0,OO0 to con-
struct plant for production OF nj
trate from the air. The committee
was told that. nitrate is in great de
mand for FERTILIZER especially in. the
South, as well as for manufacture OF
war munitions, and that all the sup
ply for the United States comes from
Chile, source that might! easily be
cut off by any strong naval blockade.
The committee will meet again on
Thursday. when Senator Smith will
urge favorable report on the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-17
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
PREMIER CARRIER OF THE
SOUTH
IN EFFECT MARCH l. 1916

N B,-Following schedule figures
arc published only rs lnlorrhaIioi''
not guaranteed. A..
Trains leave Union Station A'eA'
andriA. ,.o,,
Washington and Danville, delivers
connection daily except sunday aI
Orange to c and O., No. 403 for Cor
louisville and Richmond.
SAT A. NJ. Daily-L,cal for llar-
risonburg and way stations. Bnf!ei
o:17 4. NJ. Daily-Mail train
coaches for Manassas, WarrenIon!
Orange, Lynchburg, Greensboro anu
Charlotte.
1922 A. NJ. Daily-U. S. Fast
Mail stops only for passengers 70
roints at which scheduled to STOP;
Coaches and Sleeping cars to Atlanta,
New Orleans, Birmingham. Sleeping
Cur Salisbury to Ashville. Coaches
for Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Dan
Vile. Greensboro, and Charlotte.
4:22 Pm, Daily--Eocal for Char
lottesville connecting at Calvcrton Tor
4:52 P. NJ. Daily--Birmlngham
Special. Sleeping cars between Ne"
York, Atlanta, Admission, Birmingham,
and Augusta. Through first class
coaches between Washington, Allan
IA and Birmingham. Dining car SER
vice. Tourist to California daily.
1902 p. M.--Local for Harrison
burg and way Stations on Manassas
branch. Pullman Buffet parlor cars.
1922 2. NJ. Local for Warrenton.
7:l7P. NJ. Daily-Augusta Special.
Through train with sleeping ears to
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken and Au-
gusta. Through Sleeping cars to Ash
vile.
1902 P. NJ. Daily-Washington
and Chattanooga Limited (via Lynch
burg) First class coaches and sleep
ing cars to Roanoke, Knoxville, Chat
tanooga, Sleeper to New Orleans,
Washington TO Roanoke, Dining car
service.
HOP p. Nj. Daily-New York and
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club and Observation cars TO
New Orleans. Dining car service.
4:27 a. Nj. Daily--Memphis spe-
cial, Sleeping cars and coaches for
Roanoke, Knoxville, Nashville, Chat
tanooga, and Memphis. Dining car
service. Washington sleeping cars
open 10 p. m.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets
reservations. ETC., apply to
S. D. SHELTON
Union ticket agent, Alexandria, Va,
E. H. COAPMAN, Vice-Pres., and
gen. Manager.
II. F. CARY, Genl Pass, Agent.
w. H. TAYLOE, Pass. Traffic Mgr.
C. w. WESTBURY, Gen. Agent
705 18th Street, N. w, Washington.
D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-17
VIRGINIA NEWS

ter the race for the nomination as
Governor Of Virginia, was Ties state.
ment in Richmond Of Delegate John
w. Stephenson of Bath though he
disclaimed being in a position to
make any authoritative announcement
on the subject.
Rev. W. G.. Parker, rector Of
Trinity cathedral, Little Rock, Ark,
died Wednesday night !, in Frauklin,
fHewas 81 years old and had been i'll
for several months. Rev. Mr.. Park
or was formerly member Of the
Virginia Methodist Conference. About
three years ago he resigned from the
Methodist conference and entered
the Episcopal ministry. After year
I! of study at the Theological Seminary
near Alexandria, inn:July, 1916; he be
came rector of Trinity cathedral at
Little Rock, He was also formerly
chaplain and captain Of the Fourth;
regiment infantry, Virginia National
Guard.
Prof. R. Heath Dabney, of the
University Of Virginia delivered m
interesting lecture Wednesday night
to the Richmond Philosophical Assoc
citation. He thought It; probable that
Shakespeare was . believer in witch
craft and said that most Of the au-
dience that saw Macbeth" in the
Ehzabethan era thought the witches
represented were true to nature. Mar
tin Luther and other able theoloai-
cal intellects Of the time Of the Re-
formation entertained no doubt as.
to the existence Of witches, Ppf.
Dabncy said. The rise Of Pufitanism
in England, tho speaker continued,
was followed by witch-hunting, which
ceased when the Cavaliers returned
to power. He said that belief in New
England in witchcraft was due to
Puritan influence, and added that this
superstition is still prevalent in those
counties in Virginia which are not
penetrated by railroads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-17
ANSWER TO NOTICE

My husband, s. r. Douglas, has
never been responsible for my bills, |
have always paid mine and his also.
MRS. ETA DOUGLAS.
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! Is RAI rlMoRE CONFERENCE u ! p
:, Continued (, from Page one}.

=. ---s:-. %t-. 7-'--@-I
Ton q s st5 IT. A., strother, J! A. An.
y.:jerrson, J.. ". Mitchell.
:stonnejy s. B., West End, \. T.
givens.
Smith Geo. R., 12l S. Henry St.
S. i: l.. DuLaney, G. R. Fringer'
smithers, w. B., .1lG n. Column
bus St., j : Z. andrews, Q. D. Lam
bert. E.. a.. Roades
sm;thers,i Mrs, Charles, 126 N.
Columbus St., S.. K. Cockrell.
Simpson, Mrs. G. L. W. ). Bar
nard.
Summers, Miss Annie, J. R. Jacobs
smoot, VIM. B. Palmer Eubank'
f. F.. Fielding.
ismoot, Mrs. C. c., 3O1 S. St.
Asaph St., D. A. Berry, H. syden-
stricken, J. NJ. Moore H. M. DuBose
Stout, Mrs. Robert A. AT N. St.
Asaph St., W. ]. Whitsell, J. M.
York;. ~ r,
Fink.
Thomson, Alfred, eli King ST., J.
NJ. Way.
.sIJhlGr George, 121 S. Washing
ton ST. j. A. Rood, F. T. Ridge
way.
Wade. H. W., 1913 s. Washing
ton ST., H. C. Febrey. c. H. Cam
non.
watkins, ]. B., LOG s. Columbus,
c. l.. Patter, w. L. Smith.
Warfeld, Mrs. G. E. 2lS S. Far
fax St., T. j. Lambert.
Woolf, r. D., Braddock, Z. L.
Woolf, w. E. Woolf.
White, J. Kent, Cottage Park, u.
D.. White, W. W. White.
WarfeId, Edgar, Jr.. Rosemont, G.
l.. De Long.
wilkins, Mrs. Kate, w. A. Fisher.
Wright, Mrs, W. A. Hanna.
=: Wheatley, Mrs, Efffie., Il. u.
Helmintoller.
Warfield, Edgar Sr. j. C. Hughes.
Yates, Mrs. R. j., Del Ray, H. V.
Wheeler, F. H. Wheeler.
In addition to the above, there are
ono hundred and forty delegates
whose names do not appear on this
list who are entertained at hotels and
boarding houses as guests of the
church. and for whose entertainment
in part, contributions have been made
by members and friends OF the
church.
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NOTICE

am not responsible. for any bills
contracted by my wife.
l5-3t S. r. DOUGLAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-17
NOTICE OF MEETING.

"Notice is hereby given that there
will be 4 meeting Of the stockholders
of the Washington Country Club at
the Clubhouse, Jewell Station. Vir-
GINA, beginning ut two o'clock, p. IN.
on Tuesday, May 2, 1915, to take
action upon the following resolution
adopted by the Board Of Directors
March s, 1916, to wit:
RESOLVED: That the Washing
ton Country Club, Incorporated. be
dissolved in the manner provided by
law, and that the officers take the
steps necessary to affect such dis
solution. 1G-1aw 4-w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-17

LOST Silver Bracelet Links on
black co"d. initiated w. E K.-F.
w. B.-G. a. R.-A. II. P. Re-
ward If returned to Miss Lillian
Wardcr, 3l3 N. Royal ST. l4-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-17

WANTED-Small furnished house,
Oh. three furnished rooms for light
housekeeping. House with yard de-
sired. Address T.. S. Bishop, 1T n.
Fairfax street l3-3t.p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-17
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat COmDany

Every day in the year for Fort
Monroe. Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, v1s suberb powerful
steel palace steamers.
Through connections made at Nor.
folk with steamers of the Old Domin.
ion Steamship Company for New
York and Merchants and Miner,
Steamships for Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-17
NOTICE ANNUAL MEETING


To the Stakeholder Addressed:
You are hereby notified that the
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
of the Washington Storage Company,
Inc, will be held at the ofiice Of; Leo
P. Harlow, Attorney, ll9 South
Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia,
on Wednesday, April 10, 1916 at J.!
o'clock A. NJ, for the election o.
Directors and the transaction Of such
other business as may come before
the meeting.
If unable to be present kindly
mail proxy to the Secretary.
Respectfully.
LOUIS p; KREY Secretary.
15-1aw-4w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-17

FOUND = A watch charm in the
shape of an animal. Owner can OBJ
tain same by calling at Gazette
Office and paying cost of this ad-
vertisement.
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CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR RENTING furnished rooms
Inquire 10 n. Payne Street.
FOR RENT-G room house, frame,
large yard, cellar, gas and side al.
ley, Sl1.00 4 month address, Mrs.
J. P. Quinn, 1l2 N. Columbus ST..
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-06-09
THE STUDENT BODY.

Every year the number Of appl1ca-
tons to enter Clemson College eX-
ceeds the capacity Of the institution
Early in August it is necessary to be-
gin waiting list" as all available
rooms in the barracks have been
taken.
This session the enrolment (not
considering the 1913 enrolled in the
summer school) was 812.
The following data on 7S5 Of these
men will be of interest:
Average age, 1913 years.
Average height in shoes, 5 it. 81 in
Tvnes. blondes $50
BruneIC6S .''''' ~.
Living in the country and in
small towns and villages. 10. 9%
Living in cities Of over $500
inhabitants .Z9 La
Born in country. y..............64 81 OI
Born in towns and cities. 80. O%
Who have lived on the farm. SO. 3%
Parents are or have been farm
ers y"
Parents are now engaged in
farming .............. .o1.o o"
Two hundred and twenty students
now in College have had 313 broth
ers, Of whom 121 graduated, to at
tend Clemson.
Occupations OF Students Parents
Farmers, 405; merchants, rs; clerks,
%; manufacturers, Is; physicians,
IT: postal service, Is; teachers, IA;
ministers, II; railway service, II;
lawyers, 9; bankers, 9; bookkeepers,
g: contractors, Z; insurance agents, Z;
dentists, 4; miscellaneous, 152. p
These figures speak eloquentty Of
the fulfllment Of the primary pur-
pose Of the College-to serve the agri-
cultural and industrial classes Of our
people.