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ONE DOLLAB _ IDITARODi ALaTcaTSATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 9, 1915._ __ Two Bits Per Cor>v^
ANOTHER ROAD
OR THE MARKET
WASHINGTON. Jan. 8.—An
offer has been made to Secretary
of the Interior Lane to sell the
Alaska Northern railroad to the
government at its physical valua
tion. No statement is made as to
what if any steps will be made in
the matter.
HUGE SUM IS ASKED
FOR ALASKA’S ROADS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.- Tin- annual re
port of Colonel W. P. Richardson, presi
dent of the Alaska road commission, has
been submitted to the interior department.
In it the colonel recommends that the sum
of $750,000 be appropriated to carry on the
work of the commission during the next
three years.
Alaska's Flying Squadron
WASHINGTON. Jan. 8. As a result of
the recent conference of Pacific coast mem
bers of congress to discuss Alaska affairs,
Delegate Wickersham and Congressmen
Humphreys of Washington and Kahn of
California have been designated as a “flying
squadron" to look after Alaska’s needs in
the way of legislation.
TROUBLED MEXICO
Carranza Captures Town
GALVESTON, Jan. 2.—Soldiers of Car
ranza's force have captured the town of San
Luis Potosi.
Carranza's Brother a Prisoner
VERA CRUZ, Jau. 4.—Jesus Carranza,
a brother of General Carranza, is held pris
oner by General Santibanez on the Isthmus
of Tehuantepec.
Work of Traitors
Carranza's entire staff has been shot by
traitors to the general.
To Discuss Border Firing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.—Advices from
General Scott of the United States army
state that he will meet General Villa on the
El Paso bridge probably tomorrow to dis
cuss the border firing.
Another Success for Carranza
VERA CRUZ. Jan. 6.—General Carranza
has captured the city of Puebla.
Carranza Defeats Villa
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.—Advices re
ceived here state that Carranza has won a
victory over Villa at Marte.
Villa Confident of Ability to Beat Carranza
EL PASO Tex., Jan. 8.—General Villa
has written General Scott that with eight
thousand soldiers in eight hours he could
drive Carranza’s forces from Naco.
ALASKA SETTLERS MAY
UTILIZE COAL DEPOSITS
WASHINGTON. Jan. 2. Secretary of th*>
Interior Lane has issued regulations under
which settlers may take for a two years’
period ten acre tracts of Alaska coal lands
for local and domestic fuel needs.
On account of legal complications in the
immediate vicinity of the Bering and Mata
nuska fields, these deposits will not be
opened to lease for the present.
Coal Claims Canceled
WASHINGTON, Jan 4.—Twenty-seven
coal claims in the Bering field, Alaska, in
cluding the Lippy, Hunt and Harriman
groups, have been canceled because the
claimants have not complied with the law.
FAMILIES OF VICTIMS
DEMAND REPARATION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.—The families of
Charles Dorsch and Walter Smith, the two
Buffalo men who were killed by the Cana
dian militia while out duck hunting across
the Canadian border a week ago, have
placed a demand with the state department
for reparation from the Canadian govern
ment.
British Government Magnanimous
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. -The British
government, without going into the question
of liability, is considering the question of
payment of damages to the families of
Dorsch and Smith.
ONCE DIGNIFIED SENATOR
BECOMES RANK JINGOIST
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.—Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge, in a hot speech in the upper
house of congress today, said that the gov
ernment’s policy regarding Mexico has been
so radically wrong that the only course now
open to the United States was a military oc
cupancy of that country.
IMMIGRATION BILL TO PASS
OVER PRESIDENTS VETO
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.—It is believed
that the immigration bill, which was vetoed
by President Wilson on account of the liter
acy test, will be passed by congress over
the veto.
ARRESTS FOR CONSPIRACY
NEW A ORK, Jan. 4.—An alleged con
spiracy has ben disclosed which, had it been
successful would have enabled German
reservists to obtain passports from this city
to join their commands. Six arrests have
been made in connection with the affair.
RUSSIA MASSIN GI !
UNABLE ARMY, AUSTRIA HAY SEEK PEACE
Gigantic Invasion Planned
LONDON, Jan. 8.—The Russians are preparing for a
gigantic invasion. Troops are pouring over the Carpath
ians from Cracow to Bukoina.
New Protection Against Zeppelins
A new bullet has been offered to the government as a
protection against Zeppelins. It is designed to explode the
gas balloons.
Turks Routed
PETROGRAD, Jan. 7.—The Turkish troops have been
utterly routed in Transcaucasia.
Roumanians May Join in War
BUCHAREST, Jan. 7.—Roumanian reservists have been
warned to prepare for a call to the colors. The movement
is popular with the people.
Suspect Nava! Movements Are Tipped Off
LONDON, Jan. 7.—The government fears there is a spy
high up in the admiralty, as there have been leaks of in
formation regarding the movements of naval vessels, which
have been allowed to get into German hands.
Germans at St. Mihiel Harassed
The allies are harassing the Germans at St. Mihiel.
French Making Gains
PARIS, Jan. 7. —The French are slowly making gains
into the German triangle in the Woevre district.
German Cruiser Interned
PARIS, Jan. 8.—The German cruiser Octavi has been in
terned at Las Palmas, Canary islands.
Must Sue for Peace
VIENNA, Jan. 8.—A supreme attempt to raise a new
armv has resulted in failure, which is taken to mean that
Austria must soon sue for peace.
Bayonet Fighting in Alsace
GENEVA, Jan. 8.—The fighting in lower Alsace is grow
ing in intensity, and is being carried on at the point of the
bayonet.
Italians Preparing for Military Duty
Italian residents of Switzerland are preparing for military
duty.
“Sick Man of Europe’’ Has Relapse
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 8.—The situation in Turkey is
extremely critical, owing to internal disorders. Prepara
tions are being made to remove the treasury.
German Soldiers Must Not Swap Tobacco
Orders have been issued prohibiting the German sol
diers from fraternizing with the enemy.
Passions end Elements Combine Against Germans
Bitter feuds among officials and severe rains are ham
pering operations of the German forces in Flanders and
in Poland.
Like Shooting Wild Ducks
BERLIN, Jan. 8.—Ten Russian aeroplanes have been
brought down like wild ducks by the Germans in the Lodz
Lowicz district.
Expects Reinforcements
COPENHAGEN, Jan. 8.—General Von Hindenberg is
expecting reinforcements of a hundred thousand men be
fore again starting for Warsaw.
THE WESTERN BATTLE FRONT
Germans Driven From Coast
PARIS, Jan. 2.- The Germans have been driven at least eighty miles
from the const. The retreat was started by a bombardment from British
naval vessels.
Denies That Peace Offers Were Made
BERLIN, Jan. 2—The government denies that peace offers have been
made to France,
Development of British Army
LONDON, Jan. 4. The organization of the British army has been fur
ther developed by creating six armies, each to consist of three army corps.
Steinbach Captured
BERLIN, Jan. 4. The capture of Steinbach by the French is ad
mitted.
French Aviators at Work
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 4. French aviators have bombarded Etterbeck.
causing much damage.
Bombard Brussels
LONDON. Jan. 4.—French aviators have bombarded Brussels.
After being suspended for five months, the stock exchange opened
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French Right Wing Advances
LONDON. Jar.. 5.—The right wing of the French army is less than
thirty miles from the River Rhine.
Exchange of Prisoners
The first exchange of wounded prisoners will take place at Geneva
this month.
Airmen Destroy British Ammunition
BERLIN, Jan. 5.—German airmen dropped bombs upon the British
ammunition stores on the outskirts of the suburos near Dunkirke. In
the explosions which followed scores were killed.
Priests Arrested as Spies
AMSTERDAM. Jan. 6. Many priests have been arrested, accused of
giving information to the Germans.
ON THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST
Bombard Germans From River
PETROGRAD. Jan. 2. -Russian armed steamships have commenced
a cannonade on the German infantry on the \istula.
Austrian Monitors Bombard Belgrade
PARIS, Jan. 2.—Advices received here state that four Austrian moni
tors have bombarded Belgrade. The damage inflicted was not material.
Inyaders March in Four Directions
LONDON, Jan. 2. —Advices from Budapesth say that the Russians
are invading Hungary from four directions. The people are in a panic.
The Austrian forces are making a rapid retreat to Austria.
Kaiser Still a Sick Man
Private advices state that the kaiser’s condition is still far from sati -
factory.
Panic in Constantinople
ATHENS, Jan. 2.—A state of panic exists in Constantinople. The
Turks have abandoned the idea of taking the offensive. Holy relics have
been moved to Brussa. Adrianople has been evacuated and the heavy
guns have been moved to the Tehatajla lines.
Germans Have New Objective
PETROGRAD, Jan. 4.—The attempt by the Germans to take War
saw has been abandoned. They now have a new goal in Ivangorod,
Russia.
Germans Content With East Poland
LONDON. Jan. 4. It is believed that the battle of Bzura, which in
cluded the region of thre other rivers, is over. The Germans seem content
to save Western Poland.
Przemysl Is in Bad Way
LEMBERG, Jan. 4.—Pestilence is spreading and provisions are short,
and it is expected that the garrison at Przemysl will soon surrender.
Germans Again Push Toward Warsaw
LONDON, Jan. 4.—The Germans have suddenly assumed the of
fensive in Poland. They have captured Bolimow and are attempting to
push on toward Warsaw.
Cracow to Be Reinforced
Prussians and Bavarians have been sent to hold Cracow against the
Russians.
Austrians Surrounded
PARIS. Jan. 5. Th.; Russians have occupied eight Hungarian towns.
Several divisions of Austrians have been surrounded in the Carpathians.
Turks Invade Transcaucasia
PETROGRAD, Jan. 5.—The Turks have invaded Transcaucasia, men
acing 1 iliis.
Cold Forced Retreat of Russians
The government claims that the hard winter forced the retreat from
Armenia.
Austrians Surrendering to Secure Food
LONDON, Jan. 6.—It is reported that the Austrians are surrendering
to the Russians in the Carpathians in order to secure food and warmth.
Turks Crushingly Defeated
The Russians have crushingly defeated the Turks at Ardahan, Sari
camysh. __
OPERATIONS BY SEA
Formidable Sunk by Submarine
PARIS, Jan. 2.—A report is current here that a German submarine
sunk the British battleship Formidable off Portsmouth.
Terrible Fatality on Warship
LONDON. .Tan. 2. -One hundred and fifty survivors of the battle
ship Formidable have been landed here from a trawler which picked them
up during a storm. The seas were running thirty feet high. It is be
lieved that six hundred perished. The disaster was certainly caused by
a submarine.
Bravery or Depravity?
LONDON. Jan. 4. Captain Loxley, commanding the Formidable, went
down with his vessel while standing on the bridge with a cigarette in his
mouth.
Another cutter from the battleship has arrived on (he Dorsetshire
coast with fifty survivors. Several died of exposure.
Four British Vessels Sunk by Germans
LAS PALMAS, Jan. 5.—A German steamer has landed the survivors
of four French and British vessels which were sunk by German warships.
Turk Ships Escape From Russians
• CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 7, The Turkish battleships have escaped
from seventeen Russian ships in the Black sea.
NEW GERMAN BIG GUN
OPERATES WITHOUT REPORT
LONDON, Nov. 25.—Light but interest
ing touches from the battle front are con
tained in an account from the pen of a
British eye-witness. Colonel E. D. Swinton,
under date of November 23, given out by
the London press bureau. Of chief interest
was the statement that the Germans are
using a silent gun, probably of pneumatic
equipment. Concerning this weapon the ac
count says:
“In our center the enemy employed a
silent gun. which may be pneumatic or
worked by some mechanical contrivance.
There is no report of the discharge, the
projectile travels through the air without
any of the warning of an ordinary shell,
and the first notice of its arrival is the
bursting of the shell. So far the weapon
has done no damage."
The account speaks of the trenches of the
opponents as being at some points only forty
yards apart. The English and Germans talk
back and forth, holding shooting competi
tions and exchanging tobacco, much af'or
the manner of the civil war in the United
States.
“There the positions are not unwelcome
to our men,” the account says, “for they at ;
any rate are more free from shell fire, the ,
hostile artillery being unable to shoot in !
the fear that it would hit its own infantry.
Indeed, for either side, a trench close to the
enemy often is a safer spot than any other
in the fighting zone.”
Tacit agreements among the men so situ
ated are often made, the report says, a
notable one being for permission of the
representatives on either side to venture
from the forts to heat tea on a smouldering
fire at a farm.
“Friend and foe continued to make use
of this for days until for some reason the
Germans broke the truce and put a bullet
in the shoulder of one of the men, thereby
cutting off the supply of hot water from ,
both sides.”
Cold weather has frozen the slush, im- I
proving conditions in the trenches in one !
sense, the account goes on, but the dron '
in temperature makes the men so stiff that !
many have to be lifted out of the trenches j
and others are sent, partly frozen to hos- J
pitals.
“Beyond the hardships inflicted on indi
viduals,” Colonel Swinton says, “the change
in the weather has affected aerial recon
naisance and transport. The freezing
makes the roads better and the clear, crisp
atmosphere aids the aviators to see the
landscape more freely.”
Germans in one place are using a forty
two-centimeter howitzer against the British
left, it is said, and the report tells of the
capture on November 21 of a German aero
plane bearing circulars calling on the Hin
dus to desert. Two more German aero
planes were brought down November 23,
one after a running aerial fight in which a
British axiator was wounded. This German
machine was captured, but the other sue- ,
eeeded in landing within the German lines. ,
“Some of the roads behind the enemy’s i
front line in one quarter,” Colonel Swinton I
writes, “have, it is believed, become im
passable, owing to the weather conditions
existing before the recent drop in tempera
ture, and also to the attentions of the allied
artillery. It is possible to render roads mi
passable by long-range fire from heavy guns,
either by shelling any object that attempts
to pass or merely dropping a shell on the
road itself.
“A combination of craters, such as those
made by a large-caliber gun, and deep mud,
form an obstacle difficult of negotiation by
motor transport.”
RILEY MAKES QUICK TRIP
J. E. Riley, who left here for Seward on
December 21. arrived in that city on Sun
day last, according to a telegram received
by John Holmes, thus making the trip in
the remarkably fast time of thirteen days.
He traveled by dog team. Considering the
fact that the trail is not in the best con li
ton, the performance is considered a notable
one, and shows the possibilities of the Sew
ard-Iditarod mail route.
FEET AMPUTATED
Neil McLeod, the prospector who was
brought to the Flat City hospital on New
Year's eve, suffering from frost bite, suf
fered the amputation of portions of both
feet on Saturday last. Fie is said to be do
ing as well as could be expected.
It was found that gangrene had already
made its appearance, and made it impossi
ble to save the members. The sufferings of
the unfortunate man w-ere terrible, as he
was more than two weeks without medical
attention.
IDITAROD WINTER WEATHER
Observations taken at the Budweiser,
corner of First and Richmond Etreets, at
6 a. m. each day:
Above Below
Bate— Zero. Zero.
Jan. 2. 1 -- Cloudy
Jan. 3. 3 Cl»jar
■Tan. 4. s —- Cloudy
Jan. 5. 16 .... Coudy
Jan. C. 12 —- Clear
Jan. 7. 11 c Car
Jan. 8. 10 Clear
FOUND NOT GUILTY
OF DISTURBING THE PEACE
Frank McGibney and Charles Sweeney
were arrested at Discovery last Saturday bv
Deputy United States Marshal Andy Conlin
charged with disturbing the peace. They
w-ere given a trial before a jury in Commis
sioner Albrecht's court on Wednesday last
and were found not guilty..
DEFEAT OF MALTBY
CONFIRMED FROM FAIRBANKS
In response to a telegram of inquiry seat
to Fairbanks last week, relative to the re
ported defeat of A. E. Maltby by C. K.
Snow for territorial representative in the
recent election The Pioneer last Saturday
received the following message confirming
the previous report:
“Fairbanks, Alaska, Jan. 2.
“Pioneer, Iditarod, Alaska:
“Snow received 1,228, winning over
Maltby by a plurality of 71. Half dozen
small down-river precincts vet unreported.
“NEWS-MINER.”
9E. BREEN ILL
AT FLAT CITY
Dr. W. F. Green, United States commis
sioner at Takotna, arrived in Flat City last
Thursday afternoon and was taken to the
Emergency hospital in a very unsatisfac
tory state of health. He had been suffer
ing severely for several days prior to his
removal from Takotna, and his condition
became such that it was deemed necessary
for him to have the care of a physician.
Dr. Green was accompanied by Mrs. Green,
and they made the journey behind the dog
teams of Deputy Marshal Sheppard and
Ed Andersgon, the Ophir trader.
After his long sled ride the patient was
very ill during Thursday night, but last
evening there was a great improvement in
his condition. Dr. Auringer is in attend
ance.
GOING TO RAILROAD CAMP *
Billy Murray and Frank Gleason left Dis
covery last Tuesday on their journey to
Ship Creek, he commencing place of
Alaska railway construction work.
HOSPITAL NOTICE
The management of the Emergency Hos
pital at Flat City desire to inform, those
concerned that patients are expected to
make weekly settlements of their accounts
with the hospital, or have their accounts
guaranteed by responsible parties. This is
ner - ;ry because of the heavy expense of
conducting the hospital.
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.
Mrs. Campbell, the night operator at the
telephone office, had the misfortune to lose
a valuable diamond on New Year's eve.
Location Notices at Pioneer office.
ONE OF SUBMARINE CREW
DESCRIBES HIS SENSATIONS
THE HAGUE, Nov. 11— A letter telling
of an attack by the German submarine U-26
on an unnamed British warship is published
by the Zeit. It begins with the preparations
for the expedition, “two hours before mid
night," in order to make a strike at dawn.
The letter, said to have been written by a
member of the crew of the attacking boat,
follows:
“Around the heavy granite rocks of the
long pier, monstrously black in the night,
the storm sweeps up the water of the North
sea in angry waves. Inside the pier the
water lifts up our submarine in the regu
lar motion of heavy waves. The fact that
many people are hurrying about on the
deck is only shown by the somber figures
who now and then pass in front of the sin
gle lantern. From out of the engine room,
already under water, there arises the sound
of heavy pounding and the weird crackling
of the machinery, which is being tried out.
“At 10:20 o’clock there is a shrill
whistle from the bridge. The officer in
command, dressed m ms ousKins, gives me
l*ign of departure. The cables are loosened.
short, sharp signal to the engine room,
a whirr as the motor catches, and the U-26
is under way. We move in a westerly di
rection toward the enemy.
“Not a star is visible. No more is heard
but the heavy droning of the motor and
the swish of the water passing along our
sides.
“The earliest signs of dawn appear when
suddenly in the near distance there looms a
heavy bulk, swinging high above us on the
water. We pass through the long tail of
foam which a hostile torpedo boat destroyer
has just left behind, speeding toward the
east. We have managed to find our way
through the first line of the enemy’s ad
vance guard. From now on we must be
careful.
“A signal is heard and the men appear
on deck. The boat is prepared for action.
The flagpole is taken down. The periscope
is brought up to the proper height. Then
the entrance through the combined bridge
and conning tower is hermetically closed.
The tanks are opened and the inrushing
water tells us that the boat is about to
submerge. The gasoline motors stop their
song. Electricity will drive us from now
until we shall reappear on the surface.
“A lieutenant is posted at the periscope.
The sailors take their position near the tor
pedoes. The interior of the boat is lighted
with two small electric bulbs. Everywhere
there is a smell of oil. It is impossible to
speak to each other with the noise of the
engine and the water. The heat in the
small room is oppressive.
“From time to time the officer in com
mand of the three torpedoes looks at his
watch or at his compass, both of which he
carries around his wrist. Intently the men
all watch the signboard on the wall in
front of them. The storm which is raging
on the surface makes itself felt in the
depth. Every motion of the water causes
the boat to rock.
“We think of the advantage of the man
on board a warship). If his time comes h*1
can go down w’ith a last look of the happy
sun and the blue sky. We see nothing,
hear nothing. If the boat is to go down j
we shall all suffocate in the darkness under j
water.
“Suddenly we all jump and forget heat j
and bad air and discomfort. In small lighted j
letters the signboard says, ‘Attention.’ The
officer in command holds the lever which
will release the first torpedo. The sailors
make ready to launch the second one as !
soon as the first shell has gone. A few
seconds pass; we must be near the enemy.
Suddenly the first sign disappears; half a
second later the red glowing letters say
‘Fire.’ With a single jerk the lever releases
the torpedo. A metallic click, the noise
)f the water rushing into the empty tube,
and all is over. The second torpedo is at
once pushed into the tube. A few’ seconds
later and the interior of the submarine looks
as before the attack began.
“But what of the first torpedo? Did *he
reach her goal? Instinctively w’e have all
kept count—100 meters, 200 meters. 300.
400. Under water no sound penetrate*.
We hear only the sound of our engines. We
wait. Nothing happens. Then suddenly we
are tnrown togemer oy me peray move
ment of the boat. Twice or three times
more we feel that we have changed our
course very abruptly.
“Then the boat rolls as before. The reg
ular purring of the engines is heard. Our
submarine is rapidly moving eastward. We
are on our way home. The attack has
been successful.”
TO DROP INVESTIGATION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.—Secretary of
State Bryan announces that he will drop
the investigation of the use of dumdum
bullets in the European war until evidence
can be furnished by the allies.
Friends of Henry 0. Roden received cards
from him on the last mail conveying holi
day greetings. He was in Calgary, Alberta,
when he wrote.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Loranger of Willow
creek were Iditarod visitors last Wednesday
and were guests at the McDonald house.
Frank and Mrs. Fontas drove in from
Discovery last Wednesday morning and re
turned home in the evening.
When you come in from the creeks,
don’t forget to stop in at the Crosby Mas
sage and Bath Parlors and try the Electric
Vibration and Vapor Baths.
Fresh Olympia Oysters, for cocktails, 12
[ can. Iditarod Meat Co.
ONE ALIEN LAV
KNOCKED OUT
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 8. -
Three federal judges sitting in this
city have declared Arizona’s anti
alien law unconstitutional.
SHIPPING CONTROVERSY
TO BE SETTLED AMICABLY
WASHINGTON. Jan. 4. The first note,
received at the state department from the
British government relative to the shipping
controversy implies that, contraband
shipped before the embargo was announce I
which has been seized will be paid for.
Government to Certify Cargoes
WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-The United
States government will probably certify to
cargoes going abroad, thus solving the
points now involved in the dispute with
Great Britain.
Meets With Approval
LONDON. Jan. 6.- The cargo inspection
plan proposed by the United States govern
ment meets with the greatest approval here
British Answer on the Way
LONDON, Jan. s. The reply of the Brit
ish government to the American note with
reference to annoyance to American -hip
ping was given to Ambassador Page today
to be sent to Washington.
Pulling Together for Alaska
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.- Representatives
in congress from Oregon, California and
Washington are pulling together with Dele
gate Wickersham for the support of \ ariou-.
appropriation bills affecting Alaska.
Bunnell Confirmed
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.—The senate to
day confirmed the nomination of Charles
E. Bunnell to be federal judge for T ie
Fourth judicial division of Alaska.
GREEK CHURCH CHRISTMAS
FINDS LUXURIES HIGH
PETROGRAD. Jan. S. Russia is today
celebrating Christmas according to the cal
endar of the Greek church. Apples and
oranges are being retailed at the almost pro
hibitive price of 25 cents each.
TEDDY IS DESERTED BY
ONE OF HIS MAINSTAYS
SPRINGFIELD, 111., Jan. fi - McdiU Mc
Cormick announces his return to the Re
publican party in a letter in which he
denounces the Progressives.
PRESIDENT TO SPEAK
WASHINGTON. Jan. 7. -President Wil
son leaves for Indianapolis tonight to niakrt
a speech tomorrow at the Democratic club
banquet, celebrating the 100th anniversary
of the battle of New Orleans.
FIERCE STORM IN FLORIDA
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.. Jan. 7. A vio
lent windstorm swept northern Florida and
southern Georgia yesterday, causing the
deaths of many persons and an immense
amount of damage.
HIRAM AGAIN TAKES OATH
SACRAMENTO, Cal.. Jan. 6. Governor
Hiram Johnson yesterday took the oath of
office and entered upon his second term as
chief executive of the state of California.
MURDER NEAR VALDEZ
VALDEZ, Jan. 6.—Louis Scheberl, store
keeper at Bonanza, has been found dead. He
is believed to have been murdered.
BRYAN MAKES DISCOVERY
TOPEKA. Kan., Jan. 2.--A letter re
ceived in this city from William J. Bryan
says that abstinence is a cure for the
liquor evil.
SOUTH AMERICAN REVOLUTION
BUENOS AYRES. Jan. 2 - A revolution
is in progress in the republic of Paraguay,
and President Sheerer is a prisoner.
OPERATORS SEEK TROUBLE
CLEVELAND, Jan. 6.—The coal mine
operators of this district are considering
putting into effect the open shop.
FRENCH LOSSES IN MOROCCO
BERLIN, Jan. 2.—Advices received here
state that the French lost 2,000 men in
the fighting in Morocco.
SIGN OF THE TIMES
VICTORIA, B. C.. Jan. 6. The provin
cial government is considering the advisa
bility of putting into effect a moratorium.
BIG JUMP IN FLOUR
CHICAGO, Jan. 6—The price of flour
has jumped 55 cents a barrel, and is now
quoted at $7.50.
PROHIBITION FOR IDAHO
BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 8—The prohibition
bill was introduced in the legislature here
yesterday.