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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
SAYS GERMANY
 FORGING WAR SI'BMARiNING MUST BE STOPPED Officials Assert Germany Trying to Divide Congress and Embarrass the President - Congress Surely De- clare War Unless Subs Cease Work
srBMARiNING MUST BE STOPPED

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 22-- It is asserted here that Germany. through her agents in the United States, is conspiring to divide Cor eress and embarrass the President. The officials declare that despite all efforts of this character they are doomed to failure as the country is aroused and unless submarining of Ame rican vessels ceases Congress will undoubtedly declare war. They place particular emphasis upon the state ,nent that Germany is forcing the country into war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
INTERESTING ARTICLE ON
 VALDEZ AND VICINITY

In .he February number of St. Andrews Cross, the official publica- tion of the Brotherhood of St. An drew, contains an interesting article ty the Rev. George J. Finn, pastor of the Church of the Epiphany, on Val dez and Alaska in general. The arti- Gle is not only interesting but to the Easterner an instructive one. deal ing with a description of Valdez, it's location, the glacier. weather condi- tions and the undeveloped riches of the country. It also speaks of the work of the church in Alaska and at Valdez, and devotes a section to the Everyman's Club House here. The ar ticle is illustrated with half tones.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
GaLENA BAY MEN
 ARE SAFE AND SOUND

Capt. Smith, of the Pathfinder, re- ports that Turner, Young and Hem sell, who have been at Galena bay for several months past, arrived at Ella mar a few days ago. safe and sound, and in good health. Some uneasiness has been felt here concerning the safety of these men. as they had not been heard from for some time, but their safe arrival at Ellamar sets at rest all fears for their safety. During the cold snap of several weeks ago Galena Bay froze over and the ice re- nained firm until a few days ago, preventing them from getting out with their boat AS a result they were compelled to remain there. but aside from running little short of provisions they suffered no hardship from their enforced stay
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
BRITISH COMMANDEER
 AMERICAN SECURITIES

LONDON, March 22.-The Ameri- can consul general. Robert P. Skin- ner. today received letter from the British treasury in regard to the communicating of American securi- ties. It is said that in the case of Americans in the United Kingdom any doubt as to their ordinary place of residence would be construed in their favor by the government.
 The British treasury was empow cred recently to requisition any for eign securities needed to strength Great Britain's financial position and to require holders of such securities to make a return on them to the treasury. The order does not apply to securities owned by persons not or dinarily resident of Great Britain.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
SAYS BRIBERY
 WAS FRAMEUP
AN ATTEMPT TO DOUBLE CROSS
Former EmplOye of Logan Billingsley Appears as Witness for Gill-At- tempt to Prove isillingsley Per- .iurer.

SEATTLE. March 22.-Otto Fey, a former employe of Logan Billingsley took the stand yesterday afternoon as a witness for the defense in the Gill Rockingham case. Fey testified that Billingsley's story of having bribed the mayor was a frameup invented by Billingsley to double-cross the mayor The defense also recalled Fred Bill kingsley and sharply cross examined him in an attempt to prove him per jurer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
WILL CONTINUE
 COAST SURVEY WHEN MONEY IS AVAILABLE Dr. F. Lester Jones Announces Wire Drag WrOk in Alaskan Waters Will Be Resumed When the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill Passes.

WASHINGTON. D. C., March 22.- Dr. Lester E. Jones, superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, an- nounced today that he proposed to continue the wire-drag survey of Alas kan waters just as soon as the Sun dries Civil Appropriation bill was rassed. This measure carries an ap- propriation of $1O0,000 for the work. Dr. Jones asserts that the work al ready done has been of inestimable value to the commerce of the north, and that by this means hidden rocks which were serious menace to navi- gation have been uncovered.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
No Change Considered.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 22.- Despite the demand for coalition cabinet, voiced by the New York Times and urged by many prominent Republican leaders, it is confidently predicted by administration officials that no material changes will be made in the cabinet. The President will not consider coalition cabinet. be- lieving the Democratic party should stand ou it's own merits, and insist ing that the Republicans and Progress sives have no corner on brains.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
WILL HAVE JURY
 PROBE WITNESSES HINTS PERU RN Declares Evidence of Witnesses for Defense Is Part of Gigantic Piece of Jobi,ery on the Part of the Defense and Means Perjury.
HINTS PERU RI

SEATTLE March 22.--Special Prosecutor Reams, who is prosecuting the Gill-Beckingham case, stated this afternoon that he would call the grand jury to investigate the three witnesses, including Fey. who were put on by the defense today in an at tempt to discredit the testimony of the Billingsleys. The prosecutor in- sinuates the witnesses have perjured themselves and that the whole of their testimony is a gigantic mass of fabrication.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
Want Woman Suffrage. E.

PETROGRAD. March 22.-+Thepe is a growing demand for wenfAfa: sui frage in Russia, and the indications are that this will be granted in the near future. There is a strong saff- ing women a voice in the govern msnt and it is confidently believed that "a law giving the vote to womenhthrA- early date. .1..
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
INTERNAL CONDITIONS
 IN GERMANY SERIOUS

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 22--- Advices received here sate that the internal condition in Germany is se- rious. Food riots have become ire ouent and menacing and the success of the Prussian revolt has instilled Q spirit of revolt among the populace of Germany. It is said that the German officials would welcome a proffer of mediation by one of the neutral na- tiOns of Europe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
SENT TO CHECK
 REBELLION IN PERU

LIMA. Peru. March 22.--President Pardo today appointed Dr. Ezequiel Munoz as minister of the interior in place of Jose Garcia Bedoya, resign ed. The government has sent troops to the center of the recent diStur- hances.
 A Lima dispatch yesterday reported serious political disturbances in var ious parts of Peru and the assassina- tion of three deputies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
ATTEMPT ID KILL MINISTER JUSTICE
Would Be Assassin Believed to he
 f" .lti Tool of Army GrOup-Olthodoh Clergy in Russia Recognize New Goyernmcnt-NoteS for Women.

PETROGRAD. March 22.-Tht provisional President reports that thh orthodox clergy at kiev recognia- ed the new government. The Dums has caused the arrest of the Duke of MecklenDurg iii connection with an attempt made yesterday to'assasssl9ate the new minister of justice, kerenz- Xii. The would-be assassin.is believed to have been tool of the army group of which Mecklenberg is one. of the leaders. -,"4E, nH
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
PRusS|kN PRINCE
 AMONG MISSING
AEROPLANE RETURNS ALONE
In Raid on Enemy's Lines Near Peronne and Falls With
 In German Lines Without Pilot Believed to Have Been Captured.

BERLIN, March 22.-A war office bulletin issued today states that an aeroplane piloted by Prince Frederick Karl of Prussia. returned last evening from a raid against the enemy lines in the vicinity of Peronne empty. 1t is believed that the Prince was captured by the Allies or that he was killed in fight with the hostile airplanes.
 Three of the enemy planes were brought down by the Germans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
Predicts Withdrawal.

LONDON, March 22.-Amsterdam forecasts the withdrawal of the Ger mans from France north of Arras nto Belgian territory it being report d that they are drawing back their salient lines Advices from France rtate that heavy rains have failed to :low up the British advance and that he Germans, in their retreat. are de- faStating the country.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
GAME AT
 MOOSE HALL. FRIDAY

Two games of basketball will be played tomorrow night at Moose Hall one of which will be between the two young ladies' teams. the Blues and the Whites. The other will be between the Moose and picked team to be known as the Pinzons. These two games will wind up basket ball for this season and all four teams are determined to win the final games Admission 25c for all spec tators.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
LOAN ASSOCIATION
 AT MOUNT VERNON

MOUNT VERNON. March 22.-Or- Ianization of the Skagit County Ma tional Farm Loan association was perfected Saturday afternoon in At torney Lester Whitmore's office in Mount Vernon. There was sufficient eigners to borrow the $30.000 as planned at a previous meeting and more names are being added to the membership list daily.
 It is the intention of the promoters to have the association include the entire county and not any particular portion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
FRANCHISE BILL
 DISCUSSED SENATE
Bill No. : in the Senate Provides Au- thority to Municipal Corporations to Grant Public Service Franchises -SeSSiOn Short One.

JUNEAU. March 22.-The Senate yesterday afternoon held a short ses- sion during which Senate Bill No. z, authorizing municipalities to grant franchises to public service corpora tions was briefly discussed and sev- eral other bills were placed on file for daily consideration. The Senate then adjourned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
THINK GERMAN
 RETREAT RUSE
rO COVER GREAT OFFENSIVE
British Military Experts Predict Ger man Withdrawal in France Mask to Cover offensive on Eastern Front Allied Advance Continues.

LONDON, March 22.-Military eX- 9erts here express the belief that the German retreat on the Somme front s strategic move to mask a gigantic offensive by Von Hindenburg on the eastern front. The French and Brit ssh along the Somme front are still continuing their advance unhalted, sorcing the Germans back and infict- *ng heavy losses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
NAVY NEEDS ANOTHER
 HUNDRED THOUSAND MEN

WASHINGTON. D. C.. March 22-- Secretary of the Navy Daniels states that another one hundred thousand men will be needed by the navy to properly man the naval vessels in
 commission and now under construc- tion, ani is urging the greatest dctiv- ity in recruiting men for the service.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
.. I!i, N0T UNEASY <. <: .:.::.:: :.:: ::. OVER CANAL N -- j@. T i,.t. BEING CONSTANTLY pATROLLFD Secretary of War Baker lleclafs'> E,y- cry Precaution Being Taken to
 Y i-.t Prevent Damage to the Locks, of
 tI--ss
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BEING CONSTANTLY pATROILFD

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 22.;,.- Secretary of War Baker stated sthis morning that he was not at all uneasy regarding the security of the Papama Canal locks. A constant patrol is maintained along the canal and it would be an exceedingly difficult mat ter for anyone to blow up the locks or otherwise damage the canal;
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
AWARDED THE
 LIVINGSTONE MEDAL

NEW YORK, March 22.-Col. The odore Roosevelt has been awarded the Livingstone Medal by the Ameri- can Geographic Society for his dis covery of the River of Doubt, in South America.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22

Sergeant Murphy. operator in charge of the cable office at Seward. was an arrival from that place on the Admiral Farragut and was yesterday made citizen of the United States by Judge Brown.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22

The launch Pathfinder Capt Smith, returned to town last night from Fi- 6algo, Landlock and Ellamar, and will leave tomorrow for those ports and will probably go west as far as Port Wells
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
AMSTERDAM EXPECTS AN
 EARLY DECLARATION WAR

LONDON, March 22.--Advices re- ceived from neutral source state that Berlin officials state that Am sterdam expects state of war to be declared against Germany within the next 4S hours.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
URGES COALITION
 CABINET FORMED ABLEST MEN ARE REQUIRED New York Times Says In Present Crisis Party Should Not Be Consid- cred President Will Make No Changes In His Advisers.
ABLEST MEN ARE REQUIRED

NEW YORK, March 22.-The Times today editorially demands the formation of a coalition cabinet, stat ing that in the present critical situa- ton of the country the brightest minds are needed and a cabinet should be selected without any con sideration of party.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
French Liner. Safe.

NEW YORK, Mar 22--The Fabre line steamer Roma (French) which sailed from here the latter part of February has arrived safely at her destination.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
Sixty Killed by Gas. /

CORFU, Greece. March 22.-Ad- ;ices received here state that the Bull .ars have bombarded Monastir with Las bombs. Sixty persons were kill Id and seventy are dying as the re- u!tNf inhaling the poisonous gas.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22
SAYS REVOLT PRESAGES
 REORGANIZATION EUROrt:

BERLIN. March 22.--The Berlii CT Vorwaarts, the leading Socialist paper of the city in an editorial today de- clares that the Russian revolution presages the characterization of Flu rope and demands universsts ssaAffEa ge in Prussia. tI.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22

Wm Trout returned to the Alaska Gold Hill mine yesterday after spend ing the night in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22

John Endlund made the round trip to the Chff mine yesterday afternoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22

Easter Eggs. in all sizes, at Huh pts Candy Kitchen. 1T
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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-22

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
SUBS THREE TIMES FAIL IN ATTACKS ON
 AMERICAN STEAMER

An Atlantic Port, July 18-Three experiences with German submarines on g. round trip Atlantic voyage were reported by officers and passengers on an American steamer which arrived here today. On the voyage over, two days from her destination, a subma- rine was sighted broadside on. Be- fore she could maneuver for a shot the naval gunners on the steamer opened fire and the enemy quickly dis appeared. It was not known whether a hit was scored.
 On her return voyage the liner got warning by wireless of the presence of U-boats and put into the, nearest port, where she waited two days while destroyers, drove away the submarines. Finally the ship got into the open sea and was speeding through the danger zone when the wake of a torpedo was seen off the starboard quarter. It passed 20 yards astern.
 Later a, gas buoy adrift was mis- taken for the coming tower of a sub marine. It blew up after 62 shots had been fired at t py the gunners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
U. s. ARMY NEEDS TWO THOUSANDS
 OF GOOD BAKERS
Urgent Demand For Men Skilled in Cooking Made
 By Government.

The a,larterrnaster generals office of the U. s. army has issued an urgent appeal for young men to enlist as bak- ers in the army and an effort is being made to recruit y2,0oo as quickly as possible. The local recruiting offices are busy trying to obtain their quota in Bridgeport.
 Major Henry Beebe states this is an oppor tunity for strong and energetic young men to learn a trade. There are now 800 vacancies in the grade of sergeant baker and 500 corporal baker vacancies to be filled. Men possess ing the proper educational qualifica- tions may obtain the rank of non7coTn- missioned officers at the time of en- listment-
 The personnel of the companies to be recruited will be as follows: First lieutenant, second lieutenant, sergeants first class, $51 per month; sergeants. $44 per month; corporals, $36 per month; privates, first class s33 per smonth; privates, $50 per month; cooks $3S per month.
 The following have enlisted and been sent to Fort Slocum, New York. from the local recruiting office:. George H. ist in the signal corps; Harold L. Pres ton, 19. 27e Lafayette street, machinist in the medical department; Ellis Skidmore, 19, 292 East Main street, shipping clerk in the medical depart ment; Theodore E. Francis, 23, Ridge field, Conn.,, printer in the infantry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
ARMS COMPANY STRIKERS VOTE TO REMAIN OUT Mass Meeting in Moose Hall Decides to Stand Pat on
 Attitude.
MEN ON U. S. WORK
 WON'T BE TOUCHED
No Intention of Interfering With Government, Says
 w. w. Britton.

Eight hundred of the striking pol. ishers of the Remington Arms Co met this morning in Moose hall and if was voted that they would not return to work, under conditions put forward by the Remington Co.
 Officials of the plant. say the union men, have refused to see a committee of workers. and declare they will treat with the strikers only after they have returned to work.
 These conditions, the meeting de- cided this morning. cannot be accept. ed, and the men will stay out until a conference can be arranged for the purpose of coming to an agreement.
 W. W. Britton. president of the Metal Polishers, Buffers. Brass & Sill yer Workers union. declared that the strikers will stand pat.
 'sNo more men have been pulled out of the shop and we aren't planning to call any more. There are polish CTS in there. but they are working on government jobs. and we have no in- tention. under any circumstances of interfering with the government"
 No men have been put in the places of the strikers, according to the latter and the report that woman polishers have been brought here from Meriden is met with the statement that there have been no woman poIishers in Mer- 3den.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
NEW BRITISH CABINET APPOINTMENTS FREELY
 CRITICIZED BY PRESS

and a vitriolici attack on Edwin Sam uel Montagu. the new secretary for India, says of Churchill, that ''al- though we have as yet not invented an unsuitable ship we have discover ed an unsuitable politician" and re- fers to his "colossal b1unders and over-weening conceit."
 The newspaper fully expects that he will repeat his blunders and says this appointment shows our politicians have an open contempt for all sound principles Of administration and the decencies of public life.''
 Elsewhere ChurchilPs enthusia sm, push and ingenuity are recognized by writers, who nevertheless doubt his suitability as ministec of munitions where the thorny task of dealing with labor in the production of munitions conphcates the duties of the post in a manner for which it is feared Chur- chill is not equipped. Among these the Times says the country is not in mood to tolerate an attempt to re- suscitate amateur strategy. The Daily News says Churchill has shown cour- age in accepting the post of minister of munitions, adding: '+There are various kinds of courage. Some of them are virtuous" ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
VERDUN TRENCHES
 HELD BY FRENCH

Paris,sJ 1s.--aAA fter, heavy smelling the Germans counter attacked several times during the night in, the yerdun sector but failed to regain a parcel of ground captured by the French yes terday. according to today war of-s flee statement
 The statement follows:
 The artillery firing became4v1oIent at night east and west of Cerny. We Irepulsed a. surprise attack on small post north of Vienne le Chateau on the western border 6f the Argonne, and took a number of prisoners.
 "On the left bank of the Mouse after a violent bombardment, the Germans made several counter attacks on the positions we captured yesterday, from Avocourt wood as far as the western slopes of hill 304. All their efforts were defeated by the heroic resistance of our troops, which inflicted sanguin- ary losses on the Germans without yielding to them the slightest part Of the conquered ground.
 A German attack near the CalonFe trench was without result. The night elsewhere was calm.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Connecticut Protests
 State Draft Quota

Hartford, July 1s.-The Connecticut state council of defense at an execu- tive session today discussed the esti- mates of population made iby the fed eraI government and voted that Chair unan Richard M Bfssel1 address a letter to the secretary of war, send ing to Provost Marshal General Crow der and Director w S. Clifford of the council of national defense and Con- nectfcut's senators and representa- tives in congress. that Connecticut must insist that a. new method of apportioning the state quotas be fixed and that ConI1ecticut receive credit for the excess of men under the first draft. '' It was voted also that the state should not insist on the govern ment rectifJng the mistake in the first estimates now, as such action would delay the draft.
 A statewide registration of woman volunteers for war work was forecast ed in the councils vote that its pub licity committee prepare and print for the Connecticut section, wonen's com mittee council of national defense a. sufficient supply of cards for use in the registration of the women of Con- necticut. The work has ben under taken at the request of the council of national defense.
 The executive session began at 10 o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
London Denies Naval
 Battle Fought in Port
 In Territorial Waters


 Londons July 18-The allegation of Dutch newspapers that part of Mondays encounter between British destroyers and German merchantmen which were attempting to run tho blockade from Rotterdam occurred in Dutch territorial waters is. generally discredited in naval circles here The only reports so far received at the admiralty come from commanders Of British forces in the action in the form of wireless messages, the sub stance of which was covered in yes- terday's official statement. The conl- pete reports, when Received. are ex- .pected to clear up the situation satis- factorily.
 It is explained that the shoals along the Dutch coast in this district ex- tend so far to sea that it is neces- sary for ships to steer a course well outside the territorial limits The att tack is said to have occurred at a point more than four miles 1xoxa eShora.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
COUNTRY READY FOR ARMY DRAFT , BY END OF WEEK Expect Plans For Lottery To Be Disclosed Late
 Today. REGISTRANTS MUST KNOW SERIAL NUMBER Sentiment Growing in Con- gress Against Alien
 Slackers.

[ Washington, July 1S-A few isolat- ed precincts in each of seven states still were delaying today the draft lottery, but returns were coing in fast enough to warrant the belief that the drawing will be held before the end of the week. The plan of the lottery will be disclosed in an an- nouncement to be made by Provost Marshal General Crowder probably late today.
 Sentiment Is growing in congress in favor of adopting some means for making aliens liable for service in or der to relieve the burden of communi- ties with large foreign populations immune from conscription. Bills along this line have been prepared iu the senate and house, but many or- ficials believe that the drafting of aliens would be In violation of the principles of international law.
 Registrants throughout the country are urged to acquaint themselves with the serial number allotted to each person by exemption boards. The number placed on the registration cards is not indicative of the mans order of liability. He must learn not only the figure assigned to him by the board, but also the number of reg istrants in his district.