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The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
CEN SORSHiP IS TIGHTENEO.

COLUMBUS. July 2-Gen. Persh- ing has issued orders for strict censorship on all messages passing to and from his headquarters in northern Chihuahua. Consequently all messages concerning movements of troops in Mexico are rigidly cen sored before being given to the pub lie And the strictest secrecy COL corning the movements of the troops themselves is being constantly main, tained
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
Shipping Concerns
 Plan Improvements

NEW YORK, July 2.-President Patterson, of the Patterson Ship building company, has announced that the company will shortly spend several million dollars in making extensive Improvements on their works here. Included in the plans is one for the construction of the largest floating drydock in the world, MT. Patterson states that the com pany is enabled to make the con templated Improvements by reason of the large increase iu it's busi- ness.
 The concern is now building seven merchant vessels The aggre- gate cost of the vessels when com- pleted will be approximately $10,. 900 900
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
ARMY IS MAKING WAR PREPARATIONS

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 2,- The army continues to make prep arations to move all of the troops available to the border. Militia reGi- ments are being outfitted as rapidly as possible and sent into mobilza- tion camps, there to await the or ders of General Frederick Funston.
 The military preparations have been ordered by the secretary of war out of regard to the utterances of Presi- dent Wilson to the effect that the
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03

the factions of Mexico. will unite against their common enemy. the Tinted States, in case of war be tween the United States and MeXi- co is evidenced by the apparent de sire of d large number of those who have formerly been considered bandits to join the Carranza forces. X large number of the bandits have already arrived here and offered their services to General Trevino, one large band arriving en masse
 a Torreon today.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
ERICAN WOMAN TAKEN FROM TRAIN

NOGALES, Ariz,, July Mrs Will liam Hamilton, wife of an American planter who has a ranch south of here along the main line of the Sonora railroad was forcibly re moved from a refugee train by Car ranza soldiers just before the train reached the border, according to word received here. The American commandant here has demanded her release, but his demand has not yet been needed The reason for the arrest of the woman by the Mexi- cans is not known.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
C ER MANS SHOW MUCH ANXIETY

PARIS, July 2.-Since the French rttuok the Thlamont works today by assault the Germans under the direction of the crown prince have been launching violent counter at tacks. In fact, they are showing anxiety as to the outcome of the fighting, being seemingly anxious to end the Nerdun campaign. No end of serious risks which might end in the annihilation of whole divisions of men are being taken by the crown prince. The Germans are now heavily bombarding the French defenSes on Hill BOA
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
A Nj ERlCANS URGED TO LEAVE IEXICO,

SAN ANTONIO, July 2.-General Funston has been advised by the state department that the American troops in Mexico should order all American civilians to get out of that country as soon as possible He is preparing to follow the su8 gestion.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
DISTRIBUTION OF CuARDSMEN BEGUN.

SAN ANTONIO. July 2.-Pursuant to the orders issued by General Frederick Funston. the distribution of national guardsmen arriving on the border from the east has beguL Some of them are being sent to points of importance in this state, while others are to go to New Mexico and Arizona
 The larger part of the militia which will be used in this state will reported here that the Carranzaistas reported here that the Caranzaistas are strengthening their border pa rrol on the Mexican side of the line
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
SIl ENCE PREVAILS AT WASHINGTON.

WASHING TON. D C.. July . Both the state and war departments arn silent as to what the probable outcome of the present controversy with Mexico will be the officials of neither department making state ments as to what will be done by the United States in the event that ,be reply to President Wilson's note is unsatisfactory to the United States government However it is known that the defiant attitude of Car ran, ,a expressed in the memorandum received by Ambassador Arredondo several days ago and transmitted by the diplomat to the State de partment is causing the officials no little worry.
 However in the war department it is stated that the assertion con tained in the Mexican memorandum to the effect that Captain Boyd, who led the American troops at Carri- gal was responsible for the attack ol the 'arran>a1stas, is absolutely untrue. And as was expressed by one of the officials of the department today, Carranzas promotion of the officers who led the MeXicans al Carr.zal is evidence of the fact that hc wa well pleased with the hap ponings there. Tie same officer is also authority for ;he statement hat bullets Will answer anothcl Car rizal incident and that no notes re garding its propriety will be eX- changed
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
Hughes Resting and
 Preparing Speeches

BRIDGE HAMPTON, N. Y, July 2.-Chas E. Hughes, Republican can, didate for the presidency of the United States, is spending a few days here, taking a well earned rest
 While he is resting, however he is engaged in preparing his speeches in acceptation of the nomination. He Is to be formally notified of his nomination within the next few days
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
NOTE IS NOT READY YET.

WASHINGTON, D, C. July Q American Special Agent Rodgers, who is at Mexico City, reports to the state department that he has not been able to ascertain just when the note of Carranza in reply to the communication sent him by President Wilson relative to the Car rizal affair will be ready A mes sage had previously been sent to Rodgers requesting an explanation for the delay in his answer, of Car TanZa
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
ER FINCH RETAkE THIAMONT TRENCHES.

LONDON. July 2 The greatest battle in the air since tuc war start cd took place yesterday according to word received here fleet of British raiders uleetinS 20 German aeroplanes, The German fleet of ajrshipa proved to be the stronger and the British therefore Withdrew without loss, but not before they had succeeded in destroying two of the German aircraft
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
AMERICAN AGENT ASKS FOR BOYD'S BODY.

MEXICO CITY, July 2.-American Special Agent Rodgers paid a call to the Mexican war office today and made formal demand for the diSin- trTuent of the body of Capt Bo"1 the officer who led the American troops at Carrizal and who was killed during the engagement. His demands have not yet been com piled with
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
EAS ERIN MILITIA ARRIVES ON BORDER.

FL PASO July 2.-Trainloads of national guardsmen from Massachu- sets and New Jersey are arriving here today and going into camp. They aGe pitching thet tents in all public parks and in nearby fields Some of them arr being sent to Fo1t Hancock In the meantime the military officials have restricted the regular troops at 'orts 1ancock and Bliss 10 tent cities created in the forts.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
MARkSMEN ID HAVE MEETING
 THIS MORNING
SOLDIERS AND FAIRBANKS RIFLE MEN WILL MEET AT
 RANGE TODAY.

.tarting off the Fourth of July siderable prominence, the rifle shoot between the soldier team from Fort Gibbon and representatives of the Fairbanks Rifle club will be held at the rifle range on Birch hill today. Several good cash prizes have been put up, as we'll as prizes which have been donated. There gre several free for all shoots.
 A complete list of the prizes and the ranges over which the shoot is to take place is as follows: RIFLE MATCH AT BIRCH HILL
 RANGE.
 Ten shots for record, at 200, 300 800 and 600 yards.
 Team Shoot-Regular Soldiers vs. Panama Rifle Club.
 Prizes-Winning Team cash $3O, Individual Scores:
 High score, All ranges, cash $10 2nd cash 7.50 3rd cash 600 4th cash % Best string consecutive Bulls" any range cash 500 Total s63OO Donated Prizes;
 eA score 200 yards, bottle rye, Donated by Wigwam saloon.
 High score 300 yards, Bottle Cock tails. Donated by Washington Sa loon.
 High score 800 yards box cigars. High score 600 yards, one-half doz. beer. Donated by Panama Sa- loon.
 Free For All:
 At the same time the team shoot is being held a free for all" will be held over the 200, 300 and 500 yard ranges only.
 Prizes:
 High score all ranges cash $750 2nd cash 400 3rd cash 250 High score at 200 yards cash $2.50 High score at 300 yards cash 250 High score at 800 yards cash 2.5o Total cash $21.5O Note: The four high men in Team Shoot are barred from taking prize in the Free for all"
 Tyros match: For those only who are not on either team or who have not qualified at any time as a SharpShooter or Expert.
 High score at 200 yards cash $500 2nd cash 200 High score at 300 yards cash 800 2nd cash 200 High score at 500 yards cash 300 2nd cash 200 Total cash $16,O0
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
Six Are Killed In
 Powder Explosion

EMPORIUM, Pa, July 2.-Six per sons were instantly killed and four others so seriously injured that their deaths are expected momentarily, as the result of an explosion which completely demolished the powder storehouse of the Aetna Powder company here today. The shock of miles around. It's cause is a com plete mystery.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
SECRETARY LANSING URGES PEACE.

WASHINGTON. D. C., July 2.- Secretary of State Lansing is still hopeful that peace may be preserved between the United States and Mexl- co. He has asked congress to ap- propriate s500,000 to be used for bringing American refugees out of the southern republic.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
c ERMANS ADMIT
 ALLIED SUCCESS

BERLIN, July 2.-It is officially admitted at the war office that the German troops opposing the British and French in eastern France have met with adyerses. In many places however, along the line of trenches, they continue to repulse the allied attacks. The militarists are unw-r- ried over the situation, realizing that it is only the beginning of an offensive move such as has been hourly expected.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
SENATE IS STILL HOLDING FORTH.

WASHINGTON, D. C., July . Owing to the fact that it is behind its schedule, the senate cannot ad journ as early as was expected The failure of Carranza to reply to the American note is partly re sponsible. as the senate is awaiting developments in the Mexican trou- ble
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
WASHINGTON GUARD OFF TO THE BORDER.

SEATTLE. July 2-The second regiment of the national guard of the State of Washington will leave for the border tomorrow It has been in the mobilization camp at American lake with other regiments for the past two weeks and is fully equipped and otherwise prepared for the trip. having recently been re cruited to it's full strength
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
MANY OFFER TO JOIN CARRANZA

MEXICO CITY, July 2.-This city although the efforts of the Mexican people to turn soldiers seem pitiful. For they are but ill equipped and very poorly clothed,
 General CarranZa is in receipt of thousands of telegrams daily, of fering aid to the cause of Mexico. The wires come from all parts of the republic and are from pron i nent and wealthy MeXicans desirous of giving their all to the cause Of Mexico. Many of the telegrams also contain offers of personal ser vice in the CarranZa forces.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
GER MAN AND BITtSH
 AEROPLhNES BATTLE.

PARIS July 2-Iu on, of the most terrific counter attacks since the siege of Nerdun started the French rctook .he Thiamont delrns- es today, driving the Germans from the works with great slaughter. But little remains of what WAS once one of the strongest Of thc Nerdun dpfenSeS
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
FOR WAR RELIEF FUND.

NEW YORK, July 2.-The federal ed council of the churches of Am erica Is now making a nationwide appeal for a war relief fund, The money will be used for the benefit of the soldiers maimed in the great European war and for the widows and orphans of deceased soldiers.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
CARRANzA SOLDIERS
 SURROUND AMERICANS
General Pehng Troops Danger of Being Cut Off From Com municaion But Line Border Still OpenNo Reply From
 Caranza-Amy Preparing for War; Nexicans Recruiting

United States may be forced to fight Mexico. The President, however. is hopeful that the reply of Car ranza to the last note may be con ciliatory and that trouble may yet be avoided
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
CYCLONE IN CALIFORNIA.

BEDDING, Calif4 July "A cy- clone visited this locality today, sweeping destruction before it. The losses have not been ascertained, but it is believed that they will be great. There was no loss of life, as far as can be learned
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
c 7 ERMANS LOSE TO THE BRITISH.
GERMANS LOSE TO BRITISH

0tNWNFo IOoE O BN- TS7.
 LONDON. July IL tHE. greatest battle in which the British troops have been engaged since the battle of the Marne, the British have sue ceeded in forclng the Germans back for a distance of six miles along 25-mile front according to infor- nation received at the var Ctiicc here. The captured territory incl ri. $ the towns of Mametz. Serra. Mon tauban and Laboiselle, t,5U0 Ger mans being captured in the former place. The fighting was of the most desperate character. paiticu- larly in the FricOurt woods, where GttO Germara were captured within the Notifications The terrific fight ing continues
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
S2, 900, 900 FOR
 MILITIA ASK ED.

WASHINGTON. ,. C.. July . Secretary of War Baker has asked congress for an appropriation # 8 OOO.OOO to equip the national guards men now serving on the Mexican border Some of them, he states are but poorly equipped to wit. stand the hardships of campaign
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
FUNSTON SMILES
 HIS BATTLE SMILE.

SAN ANTONIO Texas. July . When questioned today by newspa- permen regarding the report that General Pershing's column is to be W.tndrawn from Mexico. General Funston merely smiled The report originated in Mexico and came here in a private wire to a prominent Mexican resident of this city.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
MANUFACTURER TURNS ACTOR.

NEW YORK, July 2.-Ben Hamp ton, the well known tobacco goods manufacturer, has joined the reor- ganized Vitagraph film company. He will turn his tobacco manuiacturipg business over to somebody else and will, in the future, apply himself solely to the photo play business.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
KILLING IN IDAHO.

WALLACE. Idaho, July 2.-Her- man Rossie a prominent politician of this place, shot and instantly killed Clarence Dahlquist also of this place. The cause of the killing is state officials immediately after the shooting. Rossie refused to say any thing beyond making statement to the effect that the shooting was justified.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03

l more towns in eastern Galicia is | credited to the Russians in dis patches received here from Petro-
 grad. Tho Germans, however, are 1 still holding the lines both north
 and south of the Pripet marshes.
 Millions of shells are being used,
 as the fighting is chiefly artillery
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
GERMANS CAPTURE FIVE THOUSAND.

BERLIN, July 2.-It is reported here that the Germans are bestins the Russian southwest of Sokul and west of Lutsk in Galician war zone Five thousand Russian pris- oners have been captured. The Rus sians lost heavily in an attack on lhumaCZ.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
tSSIANS ARE VERY SUCCESS UI.

PETROGRAD. July 2.-The Iett wing c. the Russian army has been very successful during the past few days having captured many import ant towns and positions south of Kolomca. Northwest of Kolomea, the Russians in a brilliant attack captured BerezOva heights The Ger mans have been heavy losers in the fighting which has been going on along the Lipa river
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
l ourists Unable to
 Get Accommodate,

Owing to the fact that the hot of the city were all filled with Fou of July visitors from the cree the tourists who arrived in town the steamer Alaska last night W unable to get accommodations
 any of the local hosteIries. As consequence they had to spend
 night in the staterooms on boat. which they have occuE| for several days. And it is p} able that they will have to do lA wise both tonight and tomorH E night.
 Let us have no men about f
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE SUCCEEDS KITCHENER.

LONDON. July 2.-Dayld Lloyd George has been officially confirmed as war lord of the British empire, to succeed Lord Kitchener. who was lost off the Scottish Co4-t
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03

Einar Tonseth who has been at tending the Oregon Agricultural col lege at Corvallis, Ore, arrived on the Alaska last night to spend his vacation with bis parents.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03

The Fairbanks detachment of the signal corps has given up one of it's buildings here, and from now one all of the men will be found in the telegraph office The req son for the change was the move ment of the hospital quarters to Copper Center. The mess has also been done away with, the signal corps men being given money with which to defray their living expenses.
 During the past quarter approx mately $9,000 has been collected by the clerk of courts oih>e for Ii Censes issued without the corporate limits of towns. This sum is re- turnablc to the division in road, school and indigent funds.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
WHERE TO GET MONEY

WASHINGTON. D. C., July 2.- The $225,O00,000 revenue bill intro duced in the senate places the cost of preparedness on the income tax, and inheritance tax and on the manufacture of the munitions them selves which would have to be pro vided.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
MERGING IN WEST.

SEATTLE, July 2.-The Seattle Construction Dry Dock company has merged with number of the other shipping interests of the Pacific coast. The merger is to be known as the Todd Shipyards corporation
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
RUSSIANS DRIVEN

RUSSIANS DRIVEN FROM MESO2OTAMIA.
 CONSTANTINOPLE July 2.-The Turks have forced the complete re- trement of the Russians from Meso- pOtamia
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
ITALIANS MAKE GAINS ON IRENIINO FRONT.

LONDON. July 2.-Ofcial reports received here indicate that the Itali- ans are gaining considerably in their operations against the Austli- ans in the Trentino district RUSSIANS CAPTURE
 GALlCIAN TOWNS.
 LONDON, July 2-The capture of
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03

Mr and Mrs. E. Nj. Keys and sons George and Ralph, of Ester creek, are in town for the Fourth. ,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03

Let us have no men about are fatheads.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-03
MEXICAN FACTIONS ARE UNITING.

CHIHUAHUA CITY, July 2,-That
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-06-16

Exchange your old stove for a
new one at Cooper Furniture Co.
H. B. Douthit left Monday for
a business trip to Chattanooga.
! Bob Beasley, of Route l, was
in Paris Saturday on business.
C. G. Beasley, of Route /, was
in Paris Saturday on business.
Morton Nicholson, of Manly
vile, was in the city Saturday.
Clarence Alexander, of Como,
was here Saturday of last week.
Attorney Frank K. Bryant was
in Jackson Saturday on profess
sional business.
Born to Rev. and Mrs B. B.
Lavender on Sunday, June A, a
nine pound boy.
Mrs. Guthrie McFadden, of
Puryear Route A, was in the city
shopping last week.
See the only machine in Paris
for the sterilizing of bottles at
the Coca,Cola Bottling Wks.
Walter Crawford, progressive
farmer of the old Twenty-ffth
district, was in the city Saturday.
This is the farmers busy sea-
son. If you are too busy to come
to town. send US your orders by
mail. 81 H. Trevathan Co.,
Druggists.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-06-16

Good printing The Partisan.
John Richardson, of Manly
vile, was here Monday.
Mrs. Hunt Moore left Wednes-
day for a visit at Tiptonville.
George Alexander has been on
the sick list for several days.
George M. Loving, of Route l.
was in Paris Saturday on bust
ness.
Beware of limitations, drink the
genuine Coca Cola from sterflized
bottles.
Mrs. T. C. Rye and daughter.
Mrs. John F. Nolan, visited in
Dresden this week.
Beware of limitations, drink the
genuine Coca Cola from sterilized
bottles,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Boothe are
spending their vacation on the
Atlantic Coast
Miss Irene Blake left Wednes-
day to attend summer school at
Peabody. Nashville.
Cooper Furniture Co, will buy
your old furpitdre or stoves, or
exchangehew for it.
Alex Loving, William Black
we'll and Misses Lucille Olive and
Hettie Clendenin spent Sunday
at the Sulphur Well.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-06-16

Attorney S. P. Fitzhugh was
| in Jackson on professional bust
ness last Saturday.
M. G. Crawford, of Crawford
Gatlin Co., Puryear, was in the
city Tuesday on business.
Mrs. R. D. Cunningham and
Misses Elizabeth and Alleen
Akers, of Big Sandy, visited in
Paris since the last issue.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Went
worth, Santa Rosa, New Mexico,
announces the birth of a new son
on June l, who has been christ
ened Howard Clinton.
FOR RENT. TO family with
out children or to young men
furnished house near square
with good garden. Address T:
O. RoS 138 6-9tf
Hunt Moore, of the Paris Ice
Cream snd Bottliag Co., made a
trip to the Sulphur Well Saturday
night to deliver some of the COM
pany's bottle goods.
Nat McGehee left Monday to
accept a position at Ell Paso,
Texas, after spending several
days with his parents. Mr.. and
E. B. McGehee, here.
Miss Mite Cayce, newly elect
ed principal of Lee school for the
coming year, was in Paris Satur-
day, en- route from Paducah,
where she has been teaching, to
her home at Union City.
NOTICE
l have opened a hsrse shoeing
and repair sKop>next to Cooper's
stable at thh>6ld Beard Shop, and
invite my friends to call andssee
me.
J. H. JORDAN.
6-16-tf
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-06-16

All the news of Henry county
in The Partisan.
The Partisan prints the news
and prints it in a readable way.
The Henry County Automobile
Company sold a new Ford in Big
Sandy last week.
Attorney G. w. Lancaster, of
Murray, was in the city Satur-
day on professional business in
connection with the Chancery
and Circuit courts.
Quality counts more than guam
tity in circulation, but the two
together cannot be beat. The
Partisan reaches the most people
and the best people.
FOR SALE My Porter Court
home, containing abodt Is acres,
at a bargain. My/business re-
quires me to BIG, closer in.
5-26.tf. E. B. MCGEHEE.
We have every item of sick
room supplies that can add to
the comfort or aidto the recov-
cry of the patient. G. H. Ire
vathan o., Druggists. 5-19-tf
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-06-16

What your neighbors are doing
in The Partisan.
State Treasurer Porter Dunlap
spent Sunday with relatives hete.
Beware of limitations, drink the
genuine Coea-C Cola from sterilized
bottles
w. C. Blackwell spent a few
days with homefolks at Nashville
last week.
FOR SALE-Corner lot in Porter
addition on Walnut street $3.50. 90
a bargain, apply>Sat once.
5-26-4t Tom M. BROWN,
100 9Th Ave. S.. Nashville,
Squire R. w. Lyon, of Pur-
year, candidate for the Dem
ocratic nomination for Repre-.
sentative was in the city Tuesday
and called at The Partisan office.
Why pay &c for a bottle of any,
thing that doesH't suit your taste
when you can buy genuine
Electro Cola for the same
price, and tits guaranteed to
please you or your money re-
funded. 6-2-tf