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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
ANOTHER MAN WHO
 FIRST RAISED FLAG

During the past ten years there have died, in Alaska and elsewhere, men who claimed to have raised the first American flag in Alaska at Sitka. The latest claimant to this honor is Mercellue Jennings Maxwell. who died at Urbana, Ohio, last month.
 Maxwell was born at Centerville, Ohio, May 2S, 1S41, the son of Nath- aniel Van Maxwell and Eleanor Den- ise Maxwell, and married Lucille Richards, daughter of Captain John Richards, Cincinnati, an army officer
 MT. Maxwell enlisted in the United States navy at the beginning of the Civil War and served four years con- secutively. He was Captain of Mar ines on the United States steamer Johnstown when that vessel took possession of Alaska at the time of it's transfer from Russia to the Unit ed States, and was in command of the crew which raised the first Amer ican flag on Alaskan soil.
 After the war MT. Maxwell settled in Cincinnati and connected himself with the firm of c. B. Camp & Co.,, fur dealers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
COPPER CONTINUES
 IN HEAVY DEMAND

NEW YORK, April 21.-The re- markable feature of the copper mar ket is the demand for spot and April copper. This is surprising to the larger copper producers, several of whom have not pound of copper this side of June available for sale, because of enormous purchases made in January and in February. R was generally felt that the more import ant users had fully recovered their requirements through May at least. As this demand does not originate with the New England brass mak- CTS, who are temporarily out of the market, on account of embargo re- strictions, it is taken to indicate that the consumption of copper in miscellaneous manufactures all over the country is expanding at an un- precedented rate. Activity in ship building is an important factor in en- largened copper consumption.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
EXPECTS ANSWER
 WITHIN A WEEK COUNT VON BERNSTORFF HOPES German Ambassador to the United States Expresses Belief that Differ ences with Germany Will Be Set- tied Peacefully.
COUNT vON BERNsTORFF HOPES

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 21.- Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador here, in an interview this morning, said that Germany should be allowed at least a week in which to prepare an answer to the note sent by President Wilson.
 The ambassador expressed every confidence that the incident would be satisfactorily adjusted and that there would be no break in the friendly re- lations which have existed between the two countries. Germany, he be- lieved, would do anything to prevent a rupture, and within reason was pre- pared to make any concession de- manded. President Wilson he believ- ed was just as anxious to avoid any trouble with Germany, and would also do anything compatible with the dignity of the nation to bring about a peaceful settlement of the differ ences between the two countries.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
PLAN PROTECTION
 NEW YORK C|TY
POLICE TAKE ACTIVE STEPS
I'm the Event of q Break with Ger
 many National Guard Will Be Called Out to Protect Property and Prevent Riots.

NEW YORK, April 21.--Governor Whitman ard Police Commissioner Woods, following advices from Wash ington, have been making secret preparations for several days to pro- tect property and prevent riots in New York in the event of a break with Germany.
 The plans for the protection of the city will involve the calling out of the National Guard for the protection of the Croton acqeduct, furnishing the citys water supply. the water front and the electric and gas lighting plants.
 While it is not believed that there will he any serious trouble in the event of break with Germany, it is thought best to be prepared for any thing that may arise.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
JUSTICE COSTLY
 IN THE NORTH LONG TRIP FOR EVIDENCE Murder CaSc-TrialS of Cases are Expensive to the Government- $15,ODO On One Case.


A drunken brawl in which an In- dian is alleged to have killed a white man started United States District Attorney William M. Spence from here on 1900 mile trip by boat to Unga, near the western tip of the Aleutiar islands. He went to sec if Simon Verskin, the Indian, should be brought here for trial with the nec- essary witnesses at large expense to the government. Verskin claims he shot in self defense.
 Administration of justice in Vest ern Alaska comes high, because of the great distances involved in trans porting witnesses and prisoners. Re- gently government teacher was con victed in Seward for an alleged statu- t1yy offense at Attu island where his school was situated. Fees and traV- cling expenses rang to $15,OO0 all told. The coast guard cutter Taho- ma was wrecked while en route to the westward for additional witnesses and several of her crew were drown ed. The boat carrying the prisoner to the revenue cutter was upset and the prisoners leg was broken. The total cost of the trial to the govern ment is said to have exceeded $75, ,OOO besides loss of life. The prisoner re- ceived a jail sentence of several months.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
CLINE |S SHORT
 SUM $|5o,0O0
ADMITS EMBEZZLED LARGE SUM
After Complete Examination of the Books of the Pacific Coast COm- pany Ex-Cashier Says He Took the Sum of $12O,OOO.

SEATTLE, April 21.--Cashier Cline, the embedding cashier of the Pacific Coast Company, who was re- gently arrested in New Orleans and brought back here, has finished an examination of the books of the com |pany with the expert accountants employed in the work, and admits that his dedication amounts to over $120,00O.
 The former cashier, aside from making an admission of his guilt, will not speak of the affair or what became of the money taken. It is be- lieved, however, that he engaged in speculation which resulted disas- trously.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
FRENCH ATTACK
 0N vERDUN FRONT
CLAIM TAKEN SOME GROUND
Have Launched Number of Severe Attacks Against German Positions, and Latter are Slowly Falling Back.

PARIS, April 21.-The French have again assumed the offensive i, the vicinity of Verdun.
 A bulletin issued by the war office this afternoon states that the French troops have made several severe at tacks against the German positions in the vicinity of Verdun with success having gained some ground.
 The bulletin states that the at tacks are being pushed with vigor and that the Germans are slowly fall ing back. Considerable of the groun> taken during the late German drive has been retaken, including severa points of vantage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
PerShing'S Position Peril0u>

SAN ANTONIO. April 20.-It is re- ported here that General Persting and his forces are now practically or the defensive. and that an attack by Mexican troops may occur at any mo- ment. The pursuit of Villa has been abandoned for the present and the position of Pershing is believed to be precarious. He is practically sur rounded by largely superior Mex
 can army. and in the event war oc- CUTS. he will be cut off from his base of supplies and with only a limited amount of ammunition.
 It is believed here that unless he is ordered to withdraw from Mexico or his force is largely augmented both in men and ammunition his troops may be practically wiped out by the superior Mexican force about him.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
SHERR|F'S SON
 CAUGHT IN RA|D
WAS PROPRIETOR Or BLIND PIG
of King County. Proprietor of Cab- aret Where Liquor Is Illegally Dis- pensed.

SEATTLE, April 2l.---After a wal ter had served an officer with liquor last night the police raided @ soft drink cabaret and arrested the pro- prietors, one of whom was William, Hodge, son of the sheriff of King county.
 The police have had their eyes on the place for some time, but liquors were very cautiously served and it has been impossible to obtain evi- dence against it. Last night an off cer in plain clothes succeeded in pur- chasing a drin!. and the raid follow ed
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

CHIHUAHUA. April 2o.--A body of Carranza troops "Wednesday fired on an American army aeroplane scouting over the country and it is believed that trouble may follow.
 The sentiment against ali Ameri- cans is growing rapidly tnroughout Mexico. and it is the belief of the people here that trouble will surel: occur unless the United States troops are speedily withdrawn from the country.
 Ii is openly predicted that unless the soldiers are withdrawn war will surely follow within a few days, for the sentiment against Americans is so strong. and so universal. evel among the government troops, that an outbreak is certain to occur with in a short time iii which both Villa and Car-anza soldiers and the civil ians will participate.
 The opinion is prevalent. and gain ling ground rapidly, that Carranza is lin league with the United States and that his demands for the removal of the United States troops is but ruse ito blind the people, and any trouble |that may occur will result in the over throw of Carranza and leave the country again prey to the rival as pirants for the presidency.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
ANNOUNCE CHANCE
 IN ARMY PROGRAM
CONSCRIPTION MEN DELAYED
Ministry Announces that Mem of Fam ily will not be Called to Coiors un- til Enlistments Fall Below Needs of Army.

LONDON, April 2o.-The minis try announced today that the con- scription of married men would be postponed until the weekly enlist ments fall below the required number of men.
 Demonstrations against the pro posed conscription have reached sucL proportions that they became a ser ious menace to the government, and it is anticipated that the cabinet would be compelled to resign.
 The announcement of the cabinet an extent that it is believed the cri- sis is past.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
LINGERIE AND SILK
 HOSIERY HELD LAWFUL

VENICE, Calif.: Girls may display all the lingerie and silk hosiery they desire along the beach promenades here without interfrence, according to Mayor Garrety's ukase recently.
 Club women were shocked at the sights witnessed on a windy after noon and complained. His honor went on an inspection tour. Then he ruled there was no law to make the zephyrs behave and let it go at that.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
VOrLD MANUFACTURE,
 BEER IN WASHINGTON

OLYMPIA, April 21.-A Tacoma the terms of which the manufacture Of beer will be permitted in the state. in is argued in favor Of the measure that prohibition, which permits the importation of beer. does not stop the use of the beverage, but merely deprives the state of the revenue which would accrue from it's manu~ facture.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
Admiral Evans Sails South.

The steamer Admiral Evans came in from the westward about 10:30 this morning and left an hour later for the states. Her passengers from Valdez were J. Livingston, J. F. Clar- kin, Jas. Millsap, Sam Butler, J. A. Founder and Wm. Meyer, for Cor dova; F. Scully for Ketchikan; Nick Bozoff, Angus Mcdonald and Peter Johnson for Juneau and A. Michter and Mrs. Paul Capris and three chill dren for Seattle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
VALDEZ, ALASKA, FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1916
WILL PERMIT SHIPMENT
 TWO CARGOES OF DYE

WASHINGTON. D. C., April 21.- Germany, through her ambassador here, has signifed to the government the willingness Of Germany to permit the shipment to the United States Of two cargoes of dyestuffs.
 The shortage of dyes in the United States is keenly felt by textile manu- lecturers. and immediate steps will be taken to arrange for the shipment of the dyes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

ment is coilapsiag. l. is said that the Mexican president is practically with cut authority, and the reins of the government are slipping from his grasp.
 It is considered here that any up rising in Mexico will overthrow Car ranZa and result in war with the Unit cd States. as the Mexican people are daily becoming more hostile to the Americans, and at the outbreak of trouble the American soldiers will be one Of the first objects of attack.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
HEBRON PURCHASES
 BEAR CREEK CLAIMS

Charles B. Heron, chairman of the Republican Territorial Committee, has purchased group of mining claims at the head of Bear creek, near Hops, for the sum of $25O,0O0. This property is owned by L. Cassidy, who with Con Sullivan, were the first dis cOverers of pay on that creek. It is understood that MT. Heron has Pit tsburg capitalists interested with him in this new venture, and he plans on working the property extensively during the coming summer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

A can opener, holder and milk pitcher combined is the latest novelty which has been put on the market. It prevents flies and dust from getting in the milk and Is of neat and attrac- tive design. The Emporium has them for sale.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

Master Signal Electrician Charles
 Murphy, of the U. s. Signal Corps,
 formerly stationed at Valdez, and
 we'll known to many of the residents Iof the town, has been transferred
 from Seattle to the cable station at Sitka.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
AROLINE GOES DIRECT
 TO NEW RAILROAD TOWN

SEATTLE, April 21.-The steamer Aroline of the Alaska-Pacific Naviga- tion line, left here yesterday morning for Anchorage. The steamer will go direct to the Cook Inlet port without touching at other ports on the way.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

Men, women's and children's wear ing apparel, household utensils and articles of every day need, at the Emporium. u.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

Big Crowd See Kreutzer Sonata
 A big crowd turned out to see the Kreutzer Sonata at the Empress last evening. It is surely production ex- traordinary and everybody enjoyed the fine acting. It will be repeated tonight and tomorrow evening.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

Wm. Mcintosh, the Fidalgo bay mining opreator, left for Cordova on the Evans, to make trip to Taral where he is developing copper pro- perty.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
UPRISING IN MEXICO IS
 BELIEVED 70 BE IMMINENT

LEAVE COUNTRY PREY TO RIVAL isPIRANTs FOR THE PRES OVERWHELMING SURROUNDED SUPERIOR FORCE MExIcANs AND HIS POSITION IS PREcARIors-puRsu'T OF VILLA IS HALTED-WAsHINGTON THAT CARRAN- zA GOVERNMENT o VERGE COLLAPSE
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

United States Deputy Marshal Jas. Millsap, returned on the Admiral Evans to his home.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
Notice Y. P. s. O. E.

There will be no meeting of Chris tian Endeavor Sunday night because of the Easter services. There will be a meeting April 30.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

Don't forget the Easter Ball Mop day night in Eagle Hall. A splendid time is assured. St
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

The most enjoyable event of the season will be the Easter Dance in Eagle Hall Monday night St
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

J. F. Clarkin, proprietor of the Mi gina roadhouse, left on the Evans for his home.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

Mrs. Paul Capris and three children left this morning for the states.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

Carranza Losing Out WASHINGTON D. C., April 20.- Advices received here today lead to the belief that the Carranza govern
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
More Complications

WASHINGTON D. C., April 20.-- Advices received here this morning state that the Dutch steamer Lode- ivijk, from Nassau, was torpedoed yesterday by German submarine off the coast of Holland.
 The news created considerable ex- citement in official circles, coming, as it does immediately following the practical ultimatum sent to Germany by President Wilson.
 It is said that the stricken steam Ter carried number of American which will still further |complicate the situation, and if later reports confirm the torpedoing of the weasel. break with Germany Is practically certain.
 The Easter ball Monday night, giv- en by the Lady Pioneers, is sure to he a big success Don't miss it. St
 Carbureters, magnetos. batteries, spark plugs and coils at Mead's If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

Col. B. F. Willard returned home
 this morning from attendance at the republican convention at Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21

We can save you money on real estate. Alaska Inv. Go. 2t
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-21
The Easter ball Monday night, giv-

Carbureters, magnetos. batteries, spark plugs and coils at Mead's. If
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-04
Berlin, Dec. At is officially an.
nounced that German submarine
sank 5000 ton French transport
Nov. ~ near Malta. 1t was crowded
with troops enroute to Saloniki.
CITY LABORATORIES
NOV UNDER CONTROL
Of STATE BOARD

City health laboratories. maintain
ed in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks
and Minot. and heretofore under the
jurisdiction Of the state laboratory Al
the University q North Dakota
henceforth will be under the direct
control of the state board Of health.
reports Attorney General Linde upon
his return from . meeting Of the
board at Grand Forks.
The new arrangement is agreeable
to oil concerned. It will result. It ID
believed. in giving the ocalalabora.
tories more power in the enforcement
Of health measures, and It will place
them in a position to avail themselves
Of the authority vested in the state
board OF health. r
All Of the local laboratories, Mr..
Linde finds, are doing excellent work
and are more than justifying their
place in the sun.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-04
f'UE[ DEALERS
v[ !. | !. ! While \ /
OTHERS SMILE
Weather Cehf Slipped Over Some
Dish Yesterday Highest
Was 60 Degrees =.

/ Everybody loves the weather chef
these days except the coal and the
lumber dealers. The fuel dealers are
!vexed; others simply SMILE, for it
means extra change for the holidays.
!: The weather chef is slipping Bis.
!marck and North Dakota some dish.
!: And it's dish which is relished. All
!: Bismarck shared in is concoction yes
terday. With a temperature of so de-
!grees during the early hours of the
| afternoOn-only four degrees within
the mark established on December 10,
|: 1SS0-hundreds Toasted on North Da'
kota weather yesterday.
Map Tables Seem Turned.
The spread" served by the wealth
ler chef brought out hundreds of auto.
mobiles and Sunday afternoon pa.
rade. It seemed that the weather.
man got his weather tables turned
and was dispensing Easter weather,
instead of winter. Everyone that
could turned out Of doors during the
day. M
Coca Colas, root beers, pop, cider
and ice cream knocked out chocolate,
hot punches and carious other temper
ance drinks in the first round yeeter.
day.
20 Degrees Above the Lowest.
The mercury dropped to % degrees
last night. That was the lowest for
the day. Hundreds Of residents Of
Bismarck retired opening wide their
windows. North Dakota weather en-.
tered and lulled them to a refreshing
sleep. y @ -
Rain fell locally This morning lust
enough to lay some Of tho dust kick.
ed up by the autoists yesterday. AT
noon Forecaster Roberts reported that
the temperature was Al degrees. He
stated that the pressure still remains
low in the northwest and moderate
temperatures and fair weather pre-
wallis throughout this region.
The indications are for fair and
colder weather toaigh. ana Tuesday
with fresh westerly winds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-04
500 ENGINEER s.
P|S|.c''ROSH[D|N N.
MOI: f||T'||' |. ACCIDENT

]. NJ, LASH "a. years old, fireman on
the 500 line, and living in Bismarck,
was rushed to this city on a sepcial
train consisting Of an engine and q
caboose this noon, suffering from two
crushed hips, the result Of as accident
at 2tofit about 1880 o'clock this
morning. Accompanying the injured
man were, his father, Zed Lash, and
w. G. Benz; theslatter an auto dealer
at Motif.
Particulars given out this afternoon
are to tie ehee<that the draw,bar on
the engine broke and Lash was under
the tender shortening the chain which
was wound around tn broken bar. The
engineer backed and Lash was pinned
between an elevated tie and the sand.
bar Of the engin, his hips being horri.
lily crushed. :. ;,:4
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-04
AUTO THIEF IDENTIFIED
BY MINNEAPOLIS oFFICER
Especial to the Tribune. Z

Jamestown, NJ d., Dec. - Special
Officer Duffy Of Minneapolis arrived
ID this city yesterday morning and
escorted John Murray. arrested here
Saturday. charged With TIE theft 81
an: automobile in Minneapolis recent.
W; back kto that city, Murray was
identified OF, sight BY the officer.
Late developments in the case show
that Murray journeyed from Minneap.
oils to Buchanan with the stolen car,
accompanied by his wife, formerly
Miss Barbara Beedeman of James.
town. At Buchanan he sold the car
to his .father-in-law, farmer, for
500.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-04
GREGORY IS.
RET||c|[NT ON ;.
RESIGNATION

Austin. Texas, Dec. 4.-Attorney
General Gregory left for Washington
this afternoon, refusing to confirm or
deny the report that he will leave
President Wilson's cabinet.
!. It is reported that he first contem.
plated resigning in December on his
wife's desire that he return to Texas.
It is understood that she has been re.
,questing her husband to leave the
cabinet.
It is reported that a federal judge
ship has been offered Attorney Greg
DRY in Texas.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-04
FATHER Of ELEVEN
CHILDREN |: DIES IN
MANDAN HOSPITAL

John Roth, IS years, and a resident
Of Brisbane, N. D., died 30 minutes af-
ter being entered in the Mandan hos
pital this morning. Death occurred
at 2:30 O'Clock. He was the father
Of II children. ...t
Roth was brought here suffering
from hernia. Little hope was held
out for his recovery. FIe was a ma.
tive of Russia, and settled on home.
stead near Brisbane about nine years
ago. ,
Remains were taken to Brisbane
this afternoon. The funeral will be
held Wednesday. -afe ~, -.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-04
JAPS OPPOSED
TO CHICAGO
CHINA LOAN

Washington, Dec. 4.-British and
Japanese ministers are supporting the
bankers of their country in protesting
against Chicago bankers loaning Chi.
ma $4,000, 900. It is claimed the trans
action violated the United States loan
agreement made April, 1918.