®he
X
N©. 45 NINETEENTH YEAR
SKAtfWAY, ALASKA. FRIDAY. MARCH 24, 1916
PRICE 10 CENTS
(Ill
MIKE HI
JSl Paao, Texas, March 24—Gen- |
•rftl Garcia, commanding a body
of Mexican troops on the border
tlae, t>as receired a message from
Ueaaral Bertani, located at Nami
qaipa, Baying that Villa has been
•urrouoded hy the combined troops
ol the United States and Mexico at
Bloats.
Eloso is a mountainous town lo
cated about five miles from Nami
quipa. A battle is very imminent.
Villa is prepared for fight. The
American, general is bent on his
capture. The Mexican bandits are
taking advantage of the mountain
ous topography of the cuntry and
juerrila warfare ■will be the only
method capable of being used. Mexi
can guides have offered their set
rices to the American general.
Columbus, Texas, March 24—
Aero scouta sent out for the pur
jxwe of locating the lest aerial
tqaaj which was lost in. the foot
bills of Mexico two day9 ago have
located Lieutenant Gorrell. When
found he was under his machine re
pairing one of the wingB. He was
without rations and in a fatigued
condition. The bird like creeper
had run out of gastline and iu mak
ing liis landing one of the wings
of the machine was disabled. They
repaired, filled the tank with gaso- j
line and proceeded to Casca Gran
des. No trace of the other ma- :
chine has been found. The scouts
have replenished their food ratious i
and the search is being carried on.
Lieut. Gorrell has been ordered to j
the hospital for medical attention, j
FAST SHIPS OVERIMEi ID
HELD AS mSDPOEiie
London, March 24—The Ham
burg-American Steamship Com
pear hare received word that two
of th«lr prize ships, the Prinz
Adalbert and Kronprinzesa Cecelia
have been overtaken and are held
as prizes of war.
They -were carrying munitions of j
war when captured. The belliger- j
ents have condemned them and will .
place them in active service..
REAL ESTATE
CHANGES HANDS
p. H. McClelland, associated with
*h» White Pass & Yukon R., has
Bcrehastxi a hone In this city. The
papers for the salo were closed
yesterday. Mr. McClelland will
move irom his present location in
the Shaw Ilouse to his new abode,
the bouse formerly occupied by
Alec Blanchard, next Thursday.
Increase in. his family made it
necessary for Mr. McClelland to
seek a more spacious dwelling. The
new domicile has lour large sunny
rooms and a bath.
His friends are anxiously await
injr the house warming bid which
will be forthcoming as soon as he |
is comfortably arranged in bis new
quarters.
BEAUTIFUL NEW ADVANCE
SPRING STYLES
IN
MILLINERY |
Ladies, our complete line of Spring Millinery
Now on display, consisting of the very latest
in Ladies, Misses and Childrens trimmed hats
Let us help you "do over your
SPRING HAT"
Everything FOR REMODLING YOUR HAT
Shapes — Braids — Flowers — Fruit — etc
Here's Your Opportunity To Own a
"Man Tailored Suit"
Measure taken for Suits, Skirts and Coats
The very latest Styles &Materials to choose from
Hn I | \r 1VT fd IJ THE haberdasher and
• da L 1 i\Cn LADIES'FURNISHER
Broadway between fluid and Fourth Phone 4 i
KAISER CENIE! ATTEHllOl
UPON CAPTURE OE VERDUN
Berlin, March 24—TI10 German
war office declared today that every
ef'ori would be put forward by the
Kaisar to take Verdun. The Kaiser
will center his whole attention
r>n .ho campaign until this mission
has been completed. A thorough
study of the campaign leading up
to the attack on the French city
has been, reviewed by; the Emper
or's staff. The Kaiser in, person is
drilling fo;r the conflict.
Army officials are well pleased
with the progress made thua far.
The results obtained have been
far atcve their expectations. Troops
ou the German, side a-re being
encouraged and schooled for the
final attack.
BvrMn, March 24—The German
Reichstag sitting behind closed
door* toady with only the highest
army officials present is consider
ing what action, will be takea by
Germany in regard to her submarine
warfare.
This action is probably tho cul
mination of many requests sent to
tie foreign country by the United
?ta'es government. It is expected
tha* Germany will declare her pol
icy after this meeting. Strict or
ders have been issued regarding
the publicity of this meeting. Strict
censorship is being held over the
wire service.
6EIEUL IN Mi ARMY
IS REMOVED FROM COUNCIL
Pelrograd, Russia, March 24 — i
General Houlchoniliuoff, former mint
ister of war for the Russian Empire,
was removed from the council of
the Czar today. The former min
ister of war has provoked the Czar j
in hia recent attitude toward, the
policy of Russia in. the European
conflict. This is supposed to bo
the cause for his removal. Houk
honilinoff was silent and Tefused to
Sive a statement to the press as
to «h<* cause of his dismissal or as
t? his future plans.
iEaMS iiiii
THE WHISTLE
When the shrill whistle of the
referee sounds the opening cull to
night in the local gymnasium at
sight o'clock and tha mou come
dashing out on the floor, local fans
w.'ll see a well drilled and capable
team to represent our local athletic
club The personell of the local
team will be as folows: Cleou Ask
will l.'Le up at right forward, Har
ry Ask will hold down the other
forward position, Albert Rousseau
will tip the ball at the pivotal po
sition, Ed. Friedeuthal will defend
the guard position and Captain I)ur
kce will play running guard. Crede
Bonebrake will go in the second
half at forward and Watts will be
on deck for the guard position in
the second half.
With this line up Captain Dur
kee fctk that he can put up a
winning fight. The local team
have been going through a snappy
signai practice and rehearsing their
plays every night.
Full regulation halves of twenty
1
miuutes will be played with a ten
minute intermission. The band
w ill be on the floor exuberating
live snappy music. A good time is
in store for visitors.
The women's team which will
play Saturday night will line up as
! ft hows, Miss Dortero and Miss
Uousseau at forward, Miss Liddicoat
and Miss Dillon at guard and Mrs.
I 3;iker at center. The women have
been practicing for the game and
will play during the intermission
' Saturday night.
'I readwell will be represented by
C. N. Hayes, Grover Kertis, L. J.
Higley, Prank Sutton, Max Jones
and \V. H. Metzner. The women's
team will be composed of Mrs.
R. Coughlin, Mrs. S. Schuniam, Miss
Ruby Johnson, Mrs. Marie Coryell,
Miss Roberts and Miss Grace Car
roll. The visitors arrived on the
$ S. Dolphin and are resting up for
jtbo game tonight
As soon as the whistle notes the
closing of the last half, the band
will strike up a lively tune and the
scene will be changed from an ath
letic contest to a whirling mass of
[ dancers.
COPPER MARKET TODAY
Tacoma, March. 24—Copper re
ported as steady. Last quotation
twenty eight twenty fiva
Normana Mackerel
Imported Fresh Mackerel in Oval
Tins—a Delicacy
During Lent we will make a Special
Price on this of 25 c. per tin; $1.40
for i doz.; $2.75 per doz.
Have you tried the "Preferred Stock"
Oysters? Better than any other
canned Oyster on the Market
P. H. GANTY
Washington, D. C., March 24 —.
Representative Smith, leader of j
the prohibition contingent in Idaho,
introduced a bill in the House of
Representatives today which, if
passed, will settle tho liquor ques
tion in all of our territories and
island possessions.
The bill as introduced, prohibits
the sale of alcoholic beverages in j
the District of Columbia, Alaska,
Hawaii, Porto Rico and the Canal
Zone.
It is to take effect one year from
'he date of approval- The bill was
a complete surprise, to the house..
Political machinery is now being
scf in motion by the opposition for
the defeat of the bill. It hag not
yet b£en voted upon. Advocates of
the till are expecting a hard bat
tle on the Issue but are groomed
for the fight.
UNCLE Si 19 INCREASE
HIS STANDING«
Washington, D. C., March 24—
The Hay army bill »assed the house
at its morning session, with, flying
colors. There wew cruiy two dis
sentia^ votes on the issues.
By the passing of this bill con
gress has authorized the War De
partment to raise the army to its
full peace strength This will call
for the enlistment rt men all over
the country. The total standing
army will be forty thousand men.
San Francisco, March. 24 — A
grand jury here today- returned in
dictments against Bopp and others
who have been indicted as accessor
ies to the bomb plot cases.
The prosecuting attorney has
gathered evidence which, he be
lieves will convict Bopp and liis fol
lowers. The case has been docketed
with the superior court. The re
turning of the indictment has creat
ed a 6eusatf.on here. Papers are
carrying column after column of the
affair.
IBM •
OPENS ooohs
florae Brothers, until recently
engaged in business in San Fran
cisco, have opened a new business
establishment in Skagway, The
new establishment will be called
"Morse Brothers Smokery."
They have opened a new store
completely stocked with choice lines
of cigars, cigarettes and tobaccos.
The latest and most popular mag
j azincs will be sold to the public.
[They also plan on being the agents
for the metropolitan newspapers.
! A room leading off from the
main stand will be occupied by a
billiard and pool table. To the
rear of this room will be a card
room. They have ordered seven
tables to be installed.
The building has been completely
renovated. The walls loom forth
with a modest coaf of greenish cov
ering, a new wiring system has been
installed, the floors have been re
modeled and they hope to run a
clean, comfortable place of busi
ness. The doors were opened for
business this morning. Mr. Morse
reports business good and loolc3
forward to a hummer of a summer.
Who's your Tailor?
YOU'LL get exactly what you
want and when yru want it,
and at a price to suit your purse, if
• You Have Your New Spring
Suit Tailored-To-Order by
Ed. V. Price & Co., Chicago
See our new arrivals in
exclusive fashions and
woolensand leaveyour
measure Today—Now!
WILL
CLAYSON