FROM TUESDAY’8 DAILY
Washington, Aug. 11—It is
practically inevitable that a war
tax will have to be imposed ni
the United States, including
the stamp tax so familiar dur
ing the Spanish-Ameriean war.
This is owing to. the fact of
the present war in Europe and
the inability of ships to cross
the Atlantic have cuts such a
gash in the imports that the
'duties collected have fallen In
almost nothing. To over come
this, other means of raisng rev
enues will have to be resorted
to.
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London, Aug. 11—The mist
auspicious happening in the
war line of the past ttwenty
four hours was the capture of
the huge German vessel Capor
tegal with over six million dol
lars in gold on hoard. The
steamer was on her way from
Buenas Ayres to Southampton
when she was overhauled by a
British cruiser and made a
prize. The vessel and cargo
■are worth better than twelve
millions of dollars and is by
far the most valuable prize cap
itured thus far. Stic had been
at sea without speaking any
vessel for eleven days when
captured and knew nothing of
the war. She will mean a for
tune for every man on board the
cruiser capturing her, as one
half her value will go to the
government and the balance
divided among the officers and
the crew of the captor. The
specie was consigned to Ham
burg banks.
London, Aug. 11—Word
comes via Brussels that about
eighty thousand French troops
and 17,000 British are now at
Namur, Belgium, where they
will await the advance of the!
German forces after the latter
have disposed of opposition at;
Liege. The soldiers of the al
lied forces are mixing freely,
taking each others’ measure of
course, and working together
with the friendliest feeling im
aginable to strengthen the fort
ifications of Namur. The lat
ter ars much more modern than
those at Liege, and the place
is equally as advantageously
placed for defense. Heavy
guns are being brought from
the French border forts to
supplement those now in pos
ition,a nd machine and auto
matic guns are being placed
everywhere there is an open
ing for them. Mines by the
hundred are being planted, and
every known kind of entangle
ment being prepared. The al
lied forces, including the Bel
giens, who will take part in
the defense of the place will
aggregate more than 'two hun
dred thousand of the pick of
of the countries interesterd.
Brussels, Aug. 1 I—Apparent
ly Germany was not thoroughly
prepared for the present war.
as evidenced by the fact that
those at Liege are compelled to
go on short rations unless they
are able to buy supplies from
the surrounding country. The
officers of the German forces
are seeing to it that the men un
der them are indulging in no
excesses. There has been
comparatively no fighting since
yesterday afternoon, and those
in tjie Belgian forts feel that it
is the lull before a storm, as
they realize that the Germans
are massing men and getting
together supplies for the final
effort which will probably re
sult in them becoming complete
masters of the city and its en
virons.
Paris, Aug. 11—Dispatches
reaching this city last night
bring the welcome news of the
capture by French forces of
the passes of Bonhomme and
St. Marie. Both are important
points on the border of Ger
many and France near the Swiss
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Wall paper show now on ad
dmission f-ree. C. WILKES, ad.
frontier in the foothills of the
Alps. They will be fortified at
once in the event of an attack
' by Germany from this direc
tion.
Berne, Aug. 11—Word is re
ceived from Basel that a force
of 30,000 Austrians and Ger
mans have invaded Switzer
land, evidently with the inten
tion of attacking eithtr Franct
or Italy.
London, Aug. 11—Men from
every walk of life are present
ing themselves for enlistment
at the recruiting stations all
over the British Isles. At one
station in this city alone ap
plications are being received at
the rate of over one hundred
an hour. Country homes are
being placed at the disposal of
Ihe government for hospital
purposes, and all of the coun
try is offering to bear its share
of the 'terrible burden of war.
Rome, Aug. 11—'Word reach
es here that the Montenegran
forces have occupied the town
of Scutari.
Athens, Aug. 11—The Ger
man cruisers Goeben and Bres
lau which were compelled to
leave Italian ports by the latter
country’s neutralitp declaration,
managed to e»'ade their British
and French pursuers and are
now in Aderiatic waters. They
will probably enter some Aus
trian port and act hereafter with
the Austrian fleet.
Brussels, Aug. 11—A procla
mation was issued this morn
ing by the Government order
ing all German and Austrian
residents of Belgium to report
to the police within twenty
four hours or be shot as spies.
'It is estimated that there are
close to five thousand men who
will be affected. Feeling runs
high.
Paris, Aug. 11—In spite of
t (he strict censorship that is be
ing exercised by the govern
ment, the news of numerous
sharp engagements on 'the
frontier persists to circulate.
The results have generally been
in favor of the French forces
as the Germans do not seem to
'be present in any considerable
numbers as yet, which leads to
the impression that the present
conflict came to head before
Germany was fully prepared.
|The forces now on the frontier
are not in any great numbers,
and they seem to be short of
rations and supplies which
it seems would hardly
be the case if they had bren
ready. France on the other hand
is ready, but will make no at
tempt to invade Germany with
more than a flying column un
til Russia is ready to move
which will not be for about
three of four weeks. Then the
forward movement will be be
gun with Berlin as the obejot
ive point. One view of the
Germans lack of numbers on
'the frontier is that they are try
ing to draw France into an at
tack which they would crush,
thus weakening the French
army.
Vienna, Aug. 11—According
’to dispatches, a column of Rus
sian troops invading Austria at
'Tarnow was repulsed yesterday
'by the Austrian forces. Three
regiments were badly cut up,
’and several guns v?ere captur
'ed. The Russians would not
'stand up to the cold steel of the
Austrian bayonet charge, and
fled in disorder.
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Washingto. Aug. 11—A private
funeral service over the body
of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson was
held at the White House yes
terday afternoon. At five o’
clock '(he start was made for
Rome, Georgia, where the parly
arrived last night. The bells
in all the cities through which
(he train passed were tolled out
of respect to the memory of
the de.parted. Interment wa-’
made this afternoon in the fam
ily plot of Mrs. Wilson’s rel
atives.
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FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
San Francisco, Aug. 12—Rc
'ports come from near Monterey
that wreckage from a British
cruiser has been picked up on
the coast, indicating that a bat
tle had been fought between
British and German cruisers
off the California coast. The
British cruiser Shearwater has
been in Magdalena Bay for
some time held there by the
German cruisers which were
waiting for her to come out.
The Rainbow, which had 'been
doing patrol work on the Brit
ish Columbia halibut banks,
was sent down some week or
ten days ago to try to effect a
juncture with the Shearwater,
which would give them a bel
ter chance to stand off the
German vessels. Last Satur
day the Rainbow, after taking
on board all the coal the author
ities at San Francisco would
allow her to have, slipped out
through the Golden Gate about
one o’clock in the morning, on
the last stage of the trip. The
impression is that she was
seen at daybreak by the Ger
man cruiser lying outside the
neutral zone, and tried to run
for it only to be overtaken and
sunk when she refused to sur
render to superior force. The
■Rainbow yas manned largely
by Canadians, and very little
bigger or more able to fight
than a revenue cutter.
Athens, Aug. 12—Persistent
rumors reach this city that Italy
is preparing to seize Albania.
The situation at Durazzo, the
capital of Albania, is precar
ious as Moslem and Greek
Catholic are fighting for the
ascendency. Conditions are
favorable for Italy to act and
thus help out Montenegro.
Berlin, Aug. 12—The Govern
ment has taken an inventory of
all the food suppllies available
in Germany, and the totaling of
the result shows that there is
plenty in the country to keep
everybody supplied for over a
year, even with every supply
from outside sources cut off.
The Government will appoint
officials to regulate the price
of staples and prevent undue
boosting of prices.
London, Aug. 12—The war is
at last really started along the
German-French frontier, where
the first mentioned country
now has dose to three hundred
thousand troops massed. Fierce
fighting is reported from sev
eral places on the border^, of
Alsace with varying results, tne
Germans being victorious in
some, the French in others. The
French are fighting from be
hind fortifications and breast
works and are inflicting con
siderable damage on their op
ponents. The commisary branch
of the German organization
seems to be poorly organized,
and in spite of the excellent
roads of that region and the
immense number of automo
bile at the command of the Ger
man forces, it is frequently a
long time between meals for
the men in the field.
London, Aug. 12—The Admir
alty Board refuses to divulge
the present whereabouts of
the main British fleet. The ves
sels of the Channel squadrons
have not been since they steam
ed past Dover close to two
weeks ago, and the country is
naturally wondering where they
are.
Paris, Aug. 12—The French
troops, which captured the
German town of Mulhansen,
Sunday, were forced to evac
uate the place yesterday, when
an overwhelming force of Ger
mans advancing on the place
was discovered by scouting
aeroplanes. The retreat was
made in good order, and the
troop* are now on their own
side of the line again, awaiting
the arrival of the Germans,
who at last acounts were ad
vancing in force.
Brussels, Aug. 12—A counter
ed lying back of the islands in
attack by a combined French
and Belgian force was made on
the German troops north and
east of the River Meuse yester
day afternoon. The attack was
successful, the enemy being
driven back several miles to
ward the German frontier.
London, Aug. 12—Advices of
a disquieting nature arrive from
the Balkans to the effect that
Roumania has been induced by
Austria to join with them a
gainst Servia. This greatly dis
turbes matters, as it is expected
that Turkey will proceed a
gainst Greece shortly, and as
the, latter country is now with
out available allies will undoubt
edly defeat her.
London, Aug. 12—English of
ficers at Namur report that all
twelve of the forts at Liege are
still in the hands of the Bel
gian-French forces, and while
Germans have the town itself
they are unable to set foot out
side same without drawing the
fii’e of the garrisons of the
forts. It is impossible for her
to advance and leave an army
of the size of the garrisons of
the fortifications in her rear,
and at the same time any rein
forcements arriving have to
run the gauntlet of the fire of
the Belgians. The same is
true of supplies arriving for
the German forces, and the re
'sult is a decided shortage of
food in the city. It is under
stood that another expedition
of three hundred thousand Gcr
mans has arrived at Hannut.
This force is said to be armed
with rapid fire guns only, and
evidently prepared to make a
quick dash for some point.
They were located by the Bel
gian aeroplanes which are con
stantly out on scout duty.
iSt. Petersburg, Aug. 12—The
'mobilization of the Russian
forces on land is expected to be
completed Friday, August, 21,
when the general forward
movement will be begun. The
troops are showing the best of
spirits and are anxious to try
'conclusions with then’ heredi
tary enemies, the Germans.
Six carloads of German soldiers
captured in the various border
skirmishes up to this time are
bow en route to this city.
Kronstadt, Aug. 12—Having
refitted after their engagement
with the German fleet August
2, the Russian fleet sailed from
this station yesterday to give
battle to the Germans again.
The next fight will not be as
one-sided as the last owing to
the fact that several English
and French vessels are waiting
in various parts of the Baltic
to join the Russian fleet. The
German ships have been locat
front of Kiel, and an attempt
will be made lo draw them forth
into a general engagement. In
Ihe event that they will not
come out, the submarines of
Ihe three countries will be
sent against them.
,Shanghi, Aug. 12—Word comes
from Nagasaki that 45,000 Jap
anese troops with a heavy siege
train, have been loaded on board
transports in Ihe harbor at that
place and are now awaiting sail
ing orders. It is understood
here that they will be sent a
gainst Kiao-chou the German
Naval base in Ihe Yellow Sea.
Berlin, Aug. 12—In spite of
Ihe strict censorship that is be
ing maintained on all news per
taining lo the operations of the
forces in the field, word of
sharp fighting on the French
border is received. The gener
al impression is that it is not in
favor of Ihe German troops or
repjorts would be published of
Ihe results.
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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
No. 195 K-A
In the District Court for Ihc
District of Alaska, Division
No., 1.
J. R. Heckman & Company,
a corporation, Plaintiff, vs.,
E. A. Sims, Defendant.
To E. A. Sims, Defendant,
Greeting:
In the name of the United
Stales of America, You are
hereby commanded to be and
appear in the above-entitled
Court, holden at Ketchikan, in
said Division of said District,
and answer the complaint filed
aganst you in the above-entit
led action within thirty days
from the date of the service
of this summons and a copy of
said complaint upon you, and.
if you fail so to appear and
answer, for want thereof the
plaintiff will take judgement
against you for the sum spec
ified in said complaint,a copy
of which is served herewith,
to-wit, Ihe sum of Three Hun
dred Fourteen and 83-100 Dol
lars and costs.
And you, the United Stales
Marshal of Division No., 1, of
the District of Alaska, or any
deputy, are hereby required to
make service of this sum
mons upon the said defendant
and each of them as by law re
quired and you will make due
return hereof to the Clerk of
this Court within forty days
from, the date of delivery to
you, with an indorsement here
on of your doings in the prem
ises.
The summons in above cause
was ordered lo be published on
April 28, 1914.
The first publication there
of is made on July 17, 1914,
Last publication thereof on
August, 28, 1914.
Defendant is required to an
swer Ihe complaint in said
action within thirty days from
said August 28, 1914.
In witness wlhereof, I have
hereto set my hand and affixed
the Seal of the above Court
this 281 h day of April, A. IJ.
1914.
J. W. DELL, CLERK.
By E. S. STACKPOLE, Deputy.
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Washington, Aug. 12—There
is every probability that the
Alaska coal land leasing bill
will come up for consideration
the latter part of the present
week. The measure has the.
backing of the administration
and the probabilities are it will
pass without opposition or am
endments.
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BILL IS PILOT
Capt. Bill Connell, one of the
best-known navigators of the
north is on board the Jefferson
this trip as pilot. He held a
reception among his Ketchikan
friends while the vessel was :n
port this morning and is look
ing hale and hearty.
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TWO ALASKANS
ARE IN AUSTRIA
The many friends in South
eastern Alaska, of Mrs. L. lie
Groff and her daughter, Miss
Anna Vanderbilt, of Sitka, are
uneasy about them. Acording
to their traveling schedule, they
were due to arrive in Austria
about this time. No word has
been received from them re
cently.
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A GIRL AT LAST
A baby girl arrived at the
Steers residence Monday even
ing, and the smile on Bert's
face is even broader than ever.
With three boys in the family
ahead of her, the little lady will
'have her york cut out
keeping them and her Dad
straight when she grows up.
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Washington, Aug. 12—The
treasury department has decid
ed that fully one hundred mil
lions of dollars will have to be
raised by special taxes in the
United States owing to the de
crease in the imports because
of the European war.
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WRANGELL HAS A DAILY
Late steamers from the north
bring down copies of the Daily
Bulletin, published at Wrangell.
It contains a daily resume of
war and keeps the residents of
that town in touch with tlie lug
'things happening in Europe.
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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
No. 205 K-A
In the district Court for the
District of Alaska, Division No.
1.
Eliza (Forsyth) Emmons,
plaintiff, vs., George Wesley
Emmons Defendant.
To George Wesley Emmons,
Greeting:
In the name of the Uniter!
States of America, You are
hereby commanded to be and
appear in Ihe above-entitled
Court, h olden at Ketchikan, in
said Division of said District,
uid answer the complaint filed
aganst you in the above-entitled
action within thirty days from
the date of the service of this
summons and a copy of the
said complaint upon you, and,
if you fail so to appear and an
swer. for want thereof the
plan tiff will take judgement
against you for the sum speci
fied in said complaint, a copy
of which is served herewith,
to-wit a dissolution of the bonds
of matrimony now existing be
tween said plaintiff and said
defendant.
And you the United States
Marshal of Divsion No., I. of
the District of Alaska, or any
deputy, are hereby required to
make service of this sum
mons upon the said defendant
and each of them as by law re
quired and you will make due
return hereof to the Clerk of
this Court within forty days
from the date of delivery to you,
with an indorsement hereon of
your doings in the premises.
The summons in above cause
was ordered to be published on
July 13, 1914. The first pub
lication thereof is made on July
24, 1914, and the last publica
tion thereof on September 4,
1914.
Defendant is required to an
swer the complaint in said
action within thirty days from
said September 4, 1914.
In witness whereof, I have
hereto set my hand and affix
ed the Seal of the above Court
this Oth dav of July, A. D., 19
14.
W. J. BELL, CLERK.
E. S. STACKPOLE, DEPUTY.
Washington, Aug. 12—Con
gressman Kelly introduced a
resolution in the House yester
day demanding that Secretary
of Commerce Redfield investi
gate the cause of the sudden in
crease in the cost of food stuffs
■of the last few days, especially
with reference to the products
of the United States.
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New York, Aug. 12—All kinds
of cured meats and canned
meats, sugar in its various
forms, imported foodstuffs of
all kinds, yearing apparel, cig
arettes and imported tobacoes,
and European wines jumped
in price yesterday. The supply
of wines and tobacco is very
low and the supply cannot last
long unless commerce is re
sumed on the seas.
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NOTICE
All persons having claims a
gainst or owing Mr. John
Howard, a native of Kake, Al
aska, now deceased, wid send
their accounts, and make set
tlement with the undersigned
within the next 30 days.
E. O. CAMPBELL, M. D.
Klawock, Alaska.
June 8lh, 1914.
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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
No. 201 K-A
In the District Court for the
District of Alaska, Division No.
I.
Judson Ebenezer Lathrop,
Plaintiff, vs., Caroline John
son Lathrop Defendant.
To Caroline Johnson Lath
rop, Defendant Greeting:
In the Name of the United
States of America, You are
hereby commanded to* lie and
appear in the above-entitled
Court, holden at Ketchikan, in
said Division of said District,
and answer the complaint filed
against you in the above-entit
led action within thirty days
from date of the service of this
summons and a copy of the said
complaint upon you, and, if
you fail so to appear and an
swer, for want thereof tho
plaintiff will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in said
complaint, a copy of which is
served herewith, to-wit, a dis
solution of the marital lies now
existing between said plaintiff
and said defendent.
And you, the United States
Marshal of Division No., 1, of
(he District of Alaska, or any
deputy, are. hereby required to
make service of this summons
upon the said defendant and
each of them as by law re
quired and you will make due
return hereof to the Clerk of
this Court within forty days
from the dale of delivery to
you, with an indorsement here
on of your doings in the prem
ises.
The order to publish the
summons in this cause was
made and filed in above action
3n May 0, 1914.
Date of first publication July
17, 1914.
Date of last publication,
August, 28, 1914.
Defendant is required to an
swer Ihe complaint issued here
in within thirty days from said
August 28, 1914.
In witness whereof, T have
hereto set my hand and affix
ed Ihe Seal of the above Court
this 6th day of May, A. D.,
19 14.
J. W DELL, CLERK.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
fu ;Iie Commissioner’s Court
for the Precinct of Ketchi
kan, Territory of Alaska, Div
ision No. i— In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that
William A. Connell liar bee?
duly appointed administrator
with the will annexed of the
estate of Linus A. Gould, de
ceased; and all persons having
claims against said estate are
hereby notified to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers
within six months after tho
f.rst publication of this notice
will) the undersigned at his
place of business, the Stedman
Ilalel, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Paled this 4lh day of Septem
ber, 1913.
WILLIAM A. CONNELL,
Administrator of the Estate of
Linus A. Gould, deceased.
Ghas. II. Cosgrove, attorney for
Administrator. 9-20-13
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