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BELGIAN BANKERS
TO SERVE TERMS
'Fleeced the Public By Overissuing
Railroad Stock to the Tune of
Several Million Dollar*.
BRUSSELS, July 29—Nestor Wil
lert, one of the most prominent bank
ers of this city, was today sentenced
to serve ten years in the ''peniten
tiary and five of his accomplices
were given terms ranging from one
to five years. They were convicted
of having operated a gigantic swin
dle in connection with the Ghent
Terneuzen railroad whereby the pub
lic was fleeced of millions of dol
lars.
The Ghent-Terneuzen railroad is
the only privately owned Belgian
railroad and was financed through
the bank of which Willert and his
associates were directors. Some time
ago the government was requested
by stockholders to investigate the af
fairs of the company, as it was claim
ed that it had been capitalized far
beyond its real value. The Investi
gation resulted in the disclosure that
Willert and his associates had not
only overcapitalized the railroad but
had overissued stock to the value of
$2,500,000.
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Men On Pribilof Islands Say They
Did Not Debauch Native Women,
Only Gave Them Booze.
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WASHINGTON, July 29—Dr. Jones,
United .States commissioner at the
seal islands, has wired to Secretary
iiedfield, of the Department of Com
merce, that the men implicated in
the charges of immorality with na
tive women on the Pribilof islands
have confessed to giving the women
liquor, but deny that it was for the
purpose of debauching them, hut be
cause of the need of the women for
.a stimulant.
The charges of immorality are de
nied by ail the men implicated. The'
revenue cutter *Tahoma has not yet
reported the arrests of the men nor
the outcome of the preliminary hear
ing which w&b ordered by Attorney
General McReynolds.,
FUMRMJ
tttimsE
NEW YORK, July 29.—While de
tectives were combing the streets and
dens of the city for the sellers'of
“dope,” a distributing plant bas been
running Jn a cell In the workhouse.
Indications are tbatsftwsl prisoners
have been getting drugs and selling
them to other inmates at high prices,
in the cell a stove, made of a to
mato can punched full of holes, Wag
fouha. In Whldt a chart**! *™ was
burning; dig this a prisdiito'Wu
holding a teaspoon {jjl of liquid; while
a hypodermic .syringe and some
drugs were found Jrt a hole In the
floor. The story that- the detectives'
gathered was that the stove was used
both for "cooking" opium apd for dis
solving morphine to be used in the
syringe, tt was sold at “kg cents a
' squirt*’, they werev told, to Prisoners
whose visitors could pot . smuggle in
"dope"- but could smuggle them
money. }
Austrians Bombard Servian Positions—Russia Continues Mobilization of Troops
in Spite of threat: of Kaiser That To Do So Meant War With Germany—
GariPany Is Actively Preparing for Conflict—French Army Suddenly Ap
pears at Luxembourg—Socialists To Play Trump Card and Call General
Strike in Europe—Two Servian Ships Captured—War Scare Causes Many
failures iii London—Millions in Gold Bars Leave New York for Europe.
VIENNA, July 29—An official bul
letin by the minister of war announ
ces the bombardment of the Servian
positions at Belgrade, which is still
in the hands of the Servians; The
bulletin also states that two Servian
steamers have been captured which
were plying on the River Danube.
England’*-Secretary Abandon* Peace.
LONDON, July 29—Sir Edward
Grey, foreign secretary of England,
has abandoned all hope of peace.
The action of Germany in trying to
localize the war has failed, the Rus
sians refusing to allow Austria to
fight it out • with Servia without in
terference. The concentration of the
French army on the border of Ger
many, the big Russian army in Po
land, the frantic efforts of Germany
to protect both borders, all tend to
make peace well nigh impossible.
The British fleet is ready and will
aid France and Russia if war comes,
as the statesmen of England say that
unless Britain is true to her treaty
alliances the empire will fall.
Czar Threatens.
BERLIN. July 29.—The Russian
Czar has notified Kaiser William that
if Austria inv&des Servia the Rus
sians will come to the aid of the Ser
vians and will invade Austria and al
so send troops into Servia to aid
them in the fight. The Czar also
states that with the firing of the first
gun by Austria the entire army of
Russia would be mobilized and sent
to the southern border.
Kaiser’s Dream Fades.
The notification from the Czar puts
an end to the dream of Kaiser Wil
liam that the war might be localized
and kept entirely between Austria
and Servia. The extensive prepara
tions of Russia, however, have made
it impossible to avoid the cbncen
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Prospect of Mexican War Brought
State Militia of Wisconsin to
Full Strength.
CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis., July 29.—
Not sinbe the civil war has this state
seen such a military display as was
spread out on the qamp grounds here
today when the entire state militia
Pent throughtheir maneuvers. Over
3,000 men, comprising forty compan
ies, a hospital. corps, bands and a
cavalry squadron were on the field.
The chance for service in Mexico
brought the guard enlistment up to
3,000 within a month and most of
the. new members bad seen service
either in -the regular army or in the
giia'rds. The excitement also increas
ed interest ia the drill* and Adjutant
General Holoway said today that the
men are better equipped than ever
before.
Orphsum Tonight.
At the OrpheUm tonight the fol
lowing Ate subjects:
A Sister’s Deration, a Dragon
diWfha.
, For th® Mpn She Loved, a two-reel
American Eclair picture and full of
romance..
Pingree! Plngreei pingree! |
See the way Pingree shoes are
finished.
tration of the entire German army
and troops are moving towards the
Russian and French borders. Great
apprehension is felt in this city be
cause of the immense army concen
trated by France near Luxemburg.'
The rapidity of the concentration
of the French army has amazed the
Germans, who had hoped to be able
to meet any action of the French war
office. With the German army di
vided, part going to Poland and the
rest southward, military experts fear
that the tremendous odds will re
sult in a defeat for the Germans.
Luxemburg Alarmed!
• LUXEMBURG. July 29— An Im
mense French army has suddenly ap
peared across the border froth this
city with only a few German troops
between the city and the French. It
is expected that tha blow will fall
immediately, as the French would
certainly not wait until the German
army can be moved from Meetz to
protect this city.
Socialists Plan Big Strike.
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 29.—
Socialists of this city have set in
motion the greatest weapon for peace
yet attempted. The leaders have is
,sude orders to the members of the
Socialist party in all Europe to pre
pare for a world-wide strike until the
governments agree to .stop fighting.
They assert that the workers of Eu
rope are the great losers^ and that
the young blood of the world should
not be sacrificed in a conflict of
greed.
British Fleet Sails.
LONDON, July 29.—The British
fleet left Portsmouth upon a secret
mission. The fleet was first put in
condition for war, all the vessels be
ing painted the usual grey color used
in war to disguise the vessels from
an enemy.
Failures In Londoji.
Five failures of large banking
houses were reported here today and
more are expected. The suddenness
of the war has caught the bankers
illy prepared to withstand the tre
mendous demands for money and
they cannot convert their securities
into cash and have been crowded to
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Republicans At Caucus Decide to 1
Drop Fight Against Administra
tion’s Trust Program.
WASHINGTON, July 29.—The ad
ministration’s trust program will be
permitted to go through without
further opposition from the Repub
licans. This decision was reached
last night at a Republican caucus
and the announcement waB made to
day by Senator Smoot.
Senator Smoot stated that the Re
publicans would make nb further ef
fort to fight President Wilson’s trust
program, but would place the respon
sibility on the shoulders of theDem
'ocratg. He said: "The business of
the country is in a deplorable con
dition. There are more idle men than
ever before in the history of the
country. This was brought about
.through the suspension of operations
by capital which is uncertain of the
outcome. The Democrats must an
swer to the country.”
President Wilson has shown de
termination to push his trust regula
tion program through during the
present session and will brook no in
terference even from the members of
his own party. The Republicans re
alize that the president will be able
to secure the passage of the meas
ures despite any opposition they may
be able to put forth. Then, too, the
fall elections Are approaching and
many of the Republicans are anxious
to get back to their constituencies,
from which they have been absent
for more than a year.
ATOP GAMBLING
IN COTTON FUTURES
WASHINGTON. July 29.—The
House today passed the administra
tion’s bill whichhasfor 4ts object
the suppression, of gambling la cot
ton futures, and Imposes a tax which
will' make gainbl|n£ unprofitable to
the brokers as the tax will be pro
hibitive. '
Subscribe for the Prospector.
Famous Paris Murder Trial Brought
- to a Close Amidst the Wild
est Excitement.
PARIS, July 29.—Mine. Calllaux,
who has been on trial for the mur
der of Editor Calmette, of Le Figaro,
was acquitted by a jury after a few
hours deliberation. The court room
was filled by the friendB of the ac
cused when the verdict was returned
and the wildest excitement prevailed.
During the trial yesterday, when
Attorney Chenur, representing the
family fo the deceased editor, was
addressing the court, he bitterly ar
raigned both Madam and Minister
Calllaux. The accused woman faint
ed and court adjourned for a short
time to permit of her being revived.
When the verdict of acquittal was
returned a terrific commotion occur
red among the spectators. Hundreds
of persons who had been unable to
secure admission to the room pre
cipitated a riot, which was speedily
suppressed by the police.
The resuit of the trial proved a
surprise, as it was believed that the
accused would be convicted and
charges of jury fixing are being free
ly circulated. It is believed ' that
many duels wilt follow (he close of
the trial, as intense hatred has been
Inspired through criticisms offered by
friends of the deceased editor as to
the favors.shown the accused.
Weather Report.
Valdes, Alaska, July 2».
Barometric pressure .. .29,815
.Temperature at 7 p. m.4#
Maximum temperature ..59
Minimum .temperature — • • - 47
Mean temperature .58
Precipitation .... .............. .48
: Cloudy, caita. ( wind southwest;
rained at night and light rain from
8 to 7 p. m.
Pino res! Pino**1
You’ll see some clever shoemaking
in the Pingree shoe.
the wall. Gold cannot be secured
here at any premium, the banks flat
ly refusing to- sell. The stock ex
change was closed shortly afternoon
today to save many brokers from
failure. The opening of the ex
change tomorrow is dreaded by all
owners of stocks.
Swiss to Blow Up Bridges.
BERNE, Switzerland, July 29.—
Every pass into Switzerland has
been mined and the army reserves
of the first class have been called
to the colors and are preparing to
destroy every bridge and tunnel lead
ing into the country from France.
Switzerland will maintain its inde
pendence if possible and will prevent
any army using Swiss territory, fear
ing that once in they will remain
forever.
Belgians Fear for Safety.
BRUSSELS, July 29.—The Belgian
army is being doubled to maintain,
if possible, the neutrality of the coun
try in the present conflict.
Servians Fortify Mountains.
| LONDON, July 29.—The Servians
are making their headquarters at the
foot of the southern mountains and
are preparing, to put up a stubborn
fight In order to delay the Austrians
until the foreign powers become in
volved.
Nations Watch Russia.
The eyes of the nations of Europe
are centered upon Russia, on whose
action a general war depends. That
the Slavs of Russia will force their
government To Join in the fight is un
doubted here. The prompt response
by the Russians to the call to arms
has shown only too plainly that the
Russians want war and the govern
ment will not be adverse to fighting
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Daniels Orders That Men Be Dis
charged When They Want to Leave
By Paying Allowancee 'Back.
WASHINGTON, July 29.—Secre
tary of the Navy Daniels today issu
ed a new order directing that here
after the. punishment by imprison
ment for desertion Jrom the nayy
during time of peace shall be abol
ished. In Its plaice shall be substi
tuted a dishonorable discharge from
the navy, which shall carry with' it
the loss of citizenship. ~ -
Under the new rule , any enlisted
man in the American davy may with
draw from the service by refunding
all enlistment allowances and advan
ces. . j... . £ . ■_;
Naval men look with suspicion up
on the new order and ciaipi tha{while,
a better class of' men may be In
duced to enlist but few will remain
throughout ah enlistiment and that
the efficiency of the department yrfli
be destroyed, because if sent upon
a foreign cruise not tb the liking of
the men they will resign, if the foqd
dbes not suit them they quit, and
if the officer forgets to any please
the men wth leave the ship is the
iny many qf, them, .eyprgas their
filings aa to the new order.
For the Man She Loved, in two
reels at the Orpheum tonight.
Revolutionists In Province of Hunan
Are Gaining Strength Despite
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Government.
SHANGHAI, July 2».—The revolu
tionary movement in the province of
Hunan continues to spread despite
the efforts of the government to
suppress the disorders. Following
the outbreak of some months ago.
when the federal troops surrounded
and captured a band of bandits and
executed the leaders quiet has pre
vailed in the district until the pres
ent renewal of activities on the part
of the outlaws.
The strength of the rebels, is now
reported to be numbered by thou
sands of men w'ell equipped with
arms and ammunition to offer re
sistance to the troops. Their lafes*
outrage has been the capture and
destruction of a passenger train en
route from Canton to Pekin. The
train was derailed and the passen
gers robbed.
After completing their work of
destruction the rebels retreated to
their stronghold in the mountains.
Federal troops will be sent into the
province to stamp out the revolution
ary movement.
MAYOR HARRISON
TO GO IT ALONE
Has Divorced Himself From Bath
house John and Hinky Dink
—Will Clean Up the City.
CHICAGO, July 29.—Mkyor Har
rison issued a statement today in
which, he announced that he had
withdrawn from all political connec
tion with Bathhouse John and Hinky
Dink, the Two notorious political
grafters of this city and that he
would make every effort to wipe out
the vice district in this city, from
which the two leaders secure the
large revenues upon which they are
able to build up a tremendous ma
chine, returning them to the city
council time after time.
The fight will be started at once
and all women of the underworld are
to be arrested and driven from the
city. Gamblers are to be pinched
and sent to other parts or over the
road to Joliet.
IDLE MEM
IT 1M taui
PHILADELPHIA, July 29-Be
.cause Of the big grain crops coming
and a general improvement in traf
fic, the Pennsylvania railroad has
quietly ordered all the men laid off
its varioufjf departments several
months ago, to report for duty. Ev
ery department of the Altoona shops,
the industrial centre of the company,
is ^rqrking full fme and many are
forking overtime on the building of
eighty-four locomotives and a sum
tber of cars., Where, there were a few
weeks ago 300 jodomotiv.es, principal
ly freight, Idle on the Pennsylvania
lines, thw Improvement in business
has. been so steady that only a few
are- not in use how. The big move
ment of grain in anticipation of a
bumper wheat crop has been a large
factor in the improved conditions.
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