.---- 'Y ^ • i Tj YTfc 9 WJNILR TRAVEL
THE SEWARD TRAIL 1 T| it €% ¥^A/1 §JP 1 TO ^^ST^r^u^o^1.
Th. Idltarod Pioneer will be delivered H B I 9 I zUB II M H 9 H H If 9 PJTWTl H entire trail. Merchenta, hotel-keepers, road
weekly to Its subscribers along the winter ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ^T® 9 i II I H I I f | I H ■ -fi H Eg house-keepers and other business men
mad route to Seward. We are making a I 9 H fl 9 if A i W, # jR JBL J9 It ^ 1 %■ 9 M should take advantage of the opportunity
rate of SB.00 for the period covered by the JUl. ■**“■ thus provided for keeping their places of
mall contract. Vou cannot afford to be business In thj public eye.
without the favorite weekly._ _ ~
“"T “ _ .. xTfpII " IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30, 1915. Two Bits Per Cory
One Dohlak Per Month. ’ --
CITY OF VALDEZ WINS
IN DOCKCONTROYEBSY
Important Decision Which Upholds Right of Municipality to Maintain a
Monopoly of Wharfage Facilities—Dock Company Fined
for Violation of City Ordinance
VALDEZ, Oct. 27.—The case of the City of Valdez vs. the Valdez
Dock Company, in which the city sought to assert its right to control
all wharfage business within the muncipahty, was on trial here today,
and resulted in the dock company being fined $50 for violating the or
dinance governing wharfage, which prohibits private corporations from
collecting wharfage within the municipal limits, and which regulates
the use of wharves and docks.
The legal questions involved are of the highest importance to
Alaska towns. Attorneys Diamond & Lyons and Ritchie represented
the defendants, and Senator Hubbard appeared for the city.
EMPEROR HONORS DISMISSED ENVOY
VIENNA. Oct. 27.—Dr. Dumba, late Austro-Hungarian ambassa
dor at Washington, who was recalled at the demand of President Wil
son for alleged complicity in plots to wreck American war munitions
plants, arrived in this city today.
His Services Recognized
BERLIN, Oct. 25.—Dr. Dumba arrived in this city today, en route
to Vienna. He has been ennobled by Emperor Franz Joseph. Dumba
denies the reports that he was the victim of ill treatment en route from
the United States. __
VON HINDENBERG DRIVE CHECKED
LONDON, Oct. 23.—The drive of General Von Hindenberg on
Riga has been checked and the German counter-attacks have been re
pulsed.
Geraan Cruiser Sunk Near Libau
PETROGRAD, Oct. 25.—A German cruiser has been sunk by a
British submarine near Libau.
Nearly All Crew Lost
BERLIN, Oct. 26.—It is admitted that the German cruiser Prince
Albert has been sunk near Libau, and that nearly all the crew were lost.
General Von Hindenberg is reported to be on the outskirts of
Dvinska, and it is stated that the fall of the city is only a matter of a
few hours. j
EQUALITY OF SEXES IN WAR TIMES
BERLIN, Oct. 25.—An official explanation of the execution of'
Miss Cavell, the English trained nurse, which took place in Belgium re
cently, says that the woman merited her fate. Women and men are
held to be equal in the eyes of the military law.
To Avenge the Execution
LONDON, Oct. 23.—A regiment is being formed to be known as
“Cavell Soldiers,” to aven’-e the execution of the nurse.
PICTPRESQPE MCE IS SCOURGED
ROME, Oct. 25.—Three aerial attacks on Venice were made last
night by Austrian machines. Incendiary explosive bombs were
dropped, and although several buildings were set on fire, no deaths re
sulted.
Another Ineffective Attack
ROME, Oct. 26.—Authentic advices have been received that an-1
other air raid was made on Venice last night. The attack was in-!
effective.
Austrians Repel Smashing Offensive
VIENNA, Oct. 25.—A smashing offensive by the Italians along the i
entire front is reported to have been repulsed.
Capture City and Lose Steamship
PARIS, Oct. 25.—Reports received here state that the Italians
have captured Goroitz. The Italian steamship Strilla has been sunk by
a German submarine flying the Austrian flag.
Still Pegging Away at Trieste
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 26.—Italian aviators bombarded Trieste on
Sunday last.
GERMANS PLOT MURDER AND ARSON
NEW YORK, Oct. 26.—Robert Fay, a lieutenant in the German
army, and Walter Scholtz have been arrested here, and have confessed
to having planned a detailed plot to wreck American war munitions
plants, as well as ships carrying war munitions to the allies. Fay has
implicated many Germans of high standing in the plots. Two other
persons were arrested today in connection with the plot.
& To Ask Kaiser to Explain
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.—Attorney General Gregory believes that
a gigantic plot has been nipped in the bud by the arrest of Fay. The
administration probably will demand of the kaiser that an explanation
be made of the Fay case.
GERMAN LOSSES
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 26.—The total
German losses since the beginning of
the war are estimated at 2.021,000.
The total losses of the central powers,
including Turkey, are 5,000,000.
KING AND PRESIDENT
VISIT SOLDIERS AT FRONT
LONDON, Oct. 29. King George and
President Poincaire of France, accompanied
by the French minister of war, M. Miller,
have been visiting the Anglo-French front.
The king was thrown from his horse Thurs
day while reviewing the troops, and was
severely bruised.
General Joffre, the French comander
in-chief, is visiting here, and much signifi
cance is attached to the fact.
PROPOSITION OF MOOSERS
DEFEATED IN CALIFORNIA
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27. The proposi
tion to make all state officers non partisan
was rejected in the state-wide election yes
terday by a majority of more than 19,000.
The movement was fathered by the Pro
gressive party.
TAKOTNA EOUTE
Possibility of Increased Mail Serv
ice Suggested by Telegram
Received Here
It was learned this week that recently
Bob Griffis, the veteran mail carrier, had
received a telegram from A. R. Randlis,
chief clerk of the railway mail service in
Interior Alaska, who has charge of the mail
routes of the Interior, asking him to make
an estimate on the cost of transporting mail
on a semi-monthly schedule from Takotna
to this city. It is presumed that the official
has in contemplation the continuation of the
Fairbanks-Ruby-Takotna service to this city.
Under the rule in force last year the mail
from Fairbanks and Ruby, which is carried
on a semi-monthly schedule to Takotna. was
left at the latter place to be picked up by
the carriers on the Seward-Iditarod route.
In the early part of last season the mail from
Seward was a limit consignment each trip,
and the result was that the mail from Fair
banks and Ruby was not delivered here, but
allowed to accumulate. On one occasion a
consignment of this mail was brought here
by means of a subscription raised among
the residents.
This year the mail from Seward is not ;
likely to be any lighter than it was last j
year, and it is conceded that if a semi
monthly service from Takotna were inau
gurated it would be a valuable addition to
the mail delivery service.
The nature of the reply of Mr. Griffis to
Mr. Randlis’ telegram is not known, but
Mayor Stanton is interesting himself in the
matter, and last night he wired to the gov
ernment official that the residents of the
district were desirous that the route be in
augurated. and that various citizens were
anxious to bid on the contract for earning
the mail.
As the mail will be carried this year over
the new trail to Ophir, the district between
Takotna and this city will be without mail
delivery unless such a plan as that suggested
is adopted, and it is needless to say that
the residents along the old route will greatly
favor the plan.
BULGARIA TO RETALIATE
LONDON, Oct. 29.—Bulgaria has an
nounced her determination to confiscate
French property within her boundaries in
retaliation for the damage done by the
allied fleet at Deadagath.
COMMERCIAL CLUB
Meeting to Form Organization Is
Called for Next Tuesday
Evening
Considerable interest is being evinced in
the proposal to form a Commercial Club
or Chamber of Commerce in this district,
which was broached some weeks ago. Evi
dences are multiplying every day of in
stances in which such an organization would
be of great assistance to the community,
and there seems to be no doubt now that
the organization will be formed.
A meeting has been called to take place
on Tuesday evening next, at Major George
W. Albrecht’s office, for the purpose of
forming such an organization. It is sug
gested that all business men, and in fact
all citizens who are interested in the wel
fare of the city and district, should make
it a point to be present.
--
Dave Strandberg was in town Tuesday
and Wednesday.
MIL SERVICE
BEGINS HIONDAT
Trail Being Put in Shape for Carry
ing Mail Over New Route
via Ophir
Toni Boyd of Takotna, who is a sub
contractor under Colonel Revelle of Seward
in the transportation of the mail over the
Seward trail, which goes into effect on Mon
diiy next, arrived in the city last Sunday,
bringing with him horses and double coders
to start the mail from this end of the route.
Accompanying Mr. Boyd were Fritz V\ al
| ters, Billy Lodge and Teddy Cassidy. Wal
I ters will conduct a roadhouse on the new
trail between this city and Ophir, which is
to be used by the mail carriers this year.
Teddy Cassidy will carry the mail between
Iditarod and Walters’ roadhouse' Mr. Lodge
was here for the purpose of interesting the
business men of this city in the work of im
proving the trail. He was commissioned by
the people of Ophir to take charge of the
work from the Ophir end and, having ac
complished his mission here, he went back
over the trail to resume work.
The trail to Ophir was cut some four
years ago, but has not been traveled much.
There are a few places where a little grad
ing must be done, and there are bridges
needed in places. The trail will be put in
good shape, and it is expected that consid
erable time will be saved compared with the
old route via Tukotna and Moore creek. Mr.
Boyd says the route taken to Ophir is al
most a straight line from this city, and be
sides, there are no high divides to cross. The
Moore creek divide was the scene of much
difficulty for the mail carriers last year on
account of the deep snow, and the new mail
trail will have quite an advantage in this
respect.
Mr. Boyd himself will carry the mail be
tween Fritz Walters' roadhouse and a point
on the other side of McGrath. In making
the trip from Ophir which ended last Sun
day the party made the Halfway roadhouse,
between this city and Dikeman, in thirty
one hours’ travel, and this despite the fact
that there was little snow and the party
were compelled to build temporary bridges
in places. It is the intention of Colonel
Revelle to run the mail through on a twenty
day schedule this year, which is four days
better than the contract calls for.
Mr. Boyd will take out "he first consign
ment of mail for the Outside on Monday
next. After the first trip Mr. Cassidy will
have charge of the mail on this end of the
route.
Mr. Boyd and Mr. Cassidy left on Wednes
day last for Moore creek to secure some
double-ender sleds which had been cached
there. They will probably return today.
AMERICAN FOUND GUILTY
ON CHARGE OF MURDER
RECEIVES LIGHT SENTENCE
COMO, Italy. Oct. 26. Porter Charlton,
the wealthy American who has been on trial
here for the murder of his wife some years
ago, and whose case has become one of
the most famous in international criminal
annals, was found guilty today and sen
tenced to six years and eight months’ im
prisonment. Owing to the amnesty order
which is now in force, he will be compelled
to serve but twenty-nine days
The general opinion prevalent prior to
the conclusion of the trial was that he
would be freed.
RUSSIA IS IN MARKET
FOR AN ENORMOUS LOAN
PETROGRAD, Oct. 25.—The government
has issued a ukase for a credit loan in the
foreign markets of two and three-quarters
j billions of dollar* I
PRISON GUARDS DISCHARGED
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Oct. 23.—Five
of the guards and deputy wardens of the
state prison here have been discharged on
account of their alleged culpability in the
Frank lynching.
TEDDY HAS A BIRTHDAY
OYSTER BAY, Oct. 27.—Former Presi |
dent Roosevelt celebrated his 57th birthday !
here today.
BRITISH CRUISER WRECKED
ON COAST OF SCOTLAND
LONDON, Oct. 28.—The British cruiser
Argyle went aground on the east coast of
Scotland last night during a storm, and is
a total wreck. The crew were saved.
ESCAPING GERMAN TARS
CAPTURED BY BRITISH SHIP
NEW YORK. Oct. 29— A British cruiser
off the Amercian shore is reported to fyave
captured six officers of the interned German
cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm, who were trying
to escape op board a yacht.
PEACE RUMORS
LONDON, Oct. 26.—It is reported
that Chancellor Von Buelow will
submit to President Wison and King
Alfonso an outline of the conditions
upon which Germany will discuss
terms of peace.
MARRIAGE OF PRESIDENT
TO BE EXCLUSIVE AFFAIR
WASHNGTON, Oct. 29.—Less than fifty
persons have been invited to witness the
wedding of the President to Mrs. Norman
Galt, which takes place next month.
SERVICES IN HONOR OF NURSE
EXECUTED BY GERMANS
—
LONDON, Oct. 29. -Memorial services in
honor of Edith Cavell, the English nurse
executed by the Germans, drew big crowds
today.
FRENCH CABINET RESIGNS
PARIS, Oct. 28. The French cabinet has
resigned, and former Premier Briand has
been asked to form a newr cabinet. The
rupture occurred as a result of the military
policy.
SMALL STAMPEDE
Curiosity Aroused by Outfitting of
Party for Trail—Rumors of
a Possible Strike
When a coterie of men starts out on the
j trail these days, equipped for business, and
making no confidants as to destination or
purpose, there is liable to be conjecture as
to cause. Rumors of strikes in new dis
tricts and the possibility of new bonanzas
are liable to be started, and a general air
of suppressed excitement pervades the at
mosphere.
Such was the case on Thursday morning
last when Frank Dawson, Angus McLellan
and Lars Olson started out over the trail
with deg teams and a plentiful outfit. All
sorts of rumors were put in circulation as
to the destination of the party, and it be
came understood that they were bound for
Horsefly creek, on the lower Iditarod. No
details were learned as to the object of the
expedition other than that McLellan had
recently returned from there, and that two
i men had been prospecting for some time
l on that creek with a boiler.
There seems to be a general impression
1 that Horsefly creek was named to throw' off
1 pursuit by others. It is said that that creek
received a thorough going over in the fall
of 1909, when a steamboat loaded with stam
peders for Iditarod was frozen in near that
place. While waiting for snow to continue
their journey the stampeders put in their
j time sinking holes. Nothing of any value
I was known to have been uncovered.
There appears to be an impression preva
| lent that the suspected find has been made
j on the Ditna, where at least eight men have
! been working during the past summer. The
! information on which the flurry started has
i been closely guarded; nevertheless several
parties seem to have been let in on it. On
Friday morning several more teams started
from Iditarod, among those leaving being
C. R. Cameron, of the firm of Cameron 1
Finnegan, Flat City; Danny Callahan, Chris
Hansen and a man known as Charley, a
cook. Other parties are said to have left
also, some of them being especially desirous
of keeping the fact of their departure a
secret.
J. C. Jenkins and Jim Johnson are also
making preparations to leave, taking with
them a pack horse. It is believed that
Jenkins is desirous of being on the ground
early so as to establish Democratic head
there.
GREECE MUST ACT
Alternative Given to Demobilize or
Join the Teutons Within
a Limited Period
ROME, Oct. 29.—The entente powers
have decided to send an ultimatum to
Greece to immediately demobilize or join
forces in the war on the side of Germany.
Developments are expected within forty
eight hours.
The Greek cabinet recently formed by
Zeamis has resigned.
BRITISH CASUALTIES
LONDON, Oct. 29.—British casualties up
to October 9 are stated to be nearly five
hundred thousand.
BRYAN IN PROHIBITION FIGHT
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 25.—William J.
Bryan is leading the “dry” fight in Ohio.
The campaign ends on Monday, Nov. 1.
SERBIA OVERWHELMED
AND STABBED IN BACK
Gloomy Report of British Cabinet Minister Is Not Borne Out by Later
Developments in the Balkans—Serbians Recapture Lost Ter
ritory and Russian and French Are Active
LONDON, Oct. 27.—That the Serbian troops gradually are being
forced back and are making desperate appeals to the allies to come fo
their assistance was asserted by the Marquis of Landsdowne in a speech
in the house of lords. He stated clearly that Serbia was believed to be
lost on account of the preponderance of the Teutonic allies on the front,
aided by the stab in the back from Bulgaria. He admitted that the
Dardanelles campaign had been a failure.
The newspapers contain praise of Serbia for her superhuman ef
forts to defend her national existence.
The Austro-Germans are within twenty miles of the Bui garian
Servian-Roumanian frontier. The Teutons are advancing southwest
and southeast of Belgrade along a hundred-mile front.
The Turks are concentrating along the sea coast of Bulgaria m an
effort to prevent the Russians landing.
The British transport Marquette has been torpedoed in the Aegean
sea. Only a few of those on board escaped.
Teutonic Invaders Have Gained Objective
PARIS, Oct. 29.—The first phase of the campaign against Serbia
has ended, the invaders having gained one objective, and cleared the
Danube.
French and Servians Win Brillant Victories
ATHENS, Oct. 28.—The Servians, after a terrific battle, have oc
I cupied Valles, Uskub and Saloniki. The Bulgarians are retreating rap
idly before the French and Serbians near Istib.
Famous Lender to Head British Forces
LONDON, Oct. 29.—Sir Bryan Mahon, who gamed fame as the
leader of the expedition that marched to the relief of Mafeking, in the
South African war, has been appointed general in charge of the British
forces in Servia and Greece.
Serbs Withdraw From the Danube
LONDON, Oct. 26.—The Serbian troops have been withdrawn
j from the Daunbe. The Austrians have crossed the river and will now
obtain a free passage through Bulgaria to Orsova, where fifty steamers
| and lighters laden with munitions are assembled.
French and Serbian Successes
The French forces have retaken Ratsko, and the Serbian southern
forces have recaptured the entire left bank of the Valdar.
Bulgarians Block Route of Allies
LONDON, Oct. 25.—The Bulgarians are reported to be at Uskub,
thus placing them across the route the allied reinforcements will travel.
! All foregin consuls have left Dedeagatch, where the recent bombard
ment killed thousands of soldiers when the barracks were shelled.
Bulgarian Offensive Broken
ATHENS, Oct. 25.—The Bulgarian offensive has been broken at
Valles, where the left wing was smashed by French and Servian troops.
The French have defeated the Bulgarians from Ondovo to Brivolak.
Notes of the Campaign
ROME, Oct. 28.—The Russians have begun an attack on the
Black sea coast of Bulgaria, which is being bombarded by Russian ves
sels.
BUCHAREST, Oct. 29.—One hundred and fifty thousand French
troops have been landed at Saloniki. The Serbian government has
removed the capital from Nish to Kraljevo.
BUDAPEST, Oct. 29.—Greece has formally denied the reports
that the allies must leave the country or be interned.
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 29.—King Peter of Serbia wnll shortly go to
Italy.
MILAN, Oct. 29.—General Dimitriff has been placed in command of
the Russian forces operating against the Bulgarians.
BRINDISI, Oct. 23.—The Italian squadron is taking part in the
blockade and bombardment of the Bulgarian coast of the Aegean sea,
according to news received by wireless.
LONDON, Oct. 25.—Half of Serbian Macedonia is now occupied
by the Bulgarians.
ALLIES IN NEED OF REINFORCEMENTS
CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 23.—The Turks have silenced the guns
of the enemy warships which were landed on the Gallipoli peninsula.
Advices state that the allied commanders have notified their respective
governments that they must have reinforcements.
Effective Work of Allies’ Submarines
ATHENS, Oct. 28.—An Austrian merchantman flying the Turkish
flag has been sunk by a submarine of the allies. She was loaded with
food and ammunition for the Turks at Gallipoli.
The Turkish transport Carmen, loaded with war munitions, has
ben torpedoed and sunk by a British submarine in the Sea of Marmora.
General Hamilton Reports
LONDON, Oct. 26.—A session of the cabinet, at which Premier
Asquith was in attendance, today listened to a report on the Darda
nelles situation by General Ian Hamilton, recently in command of the
British forces there.
SCHOOL CHILDREN IN DEATH TRAP
PEABODY, Mass., Oct. 28.—Between forty and sixty children
were killed by a boiler explosion which occurred at a parochial school
in this city at 9 o’clock this morning. Eight hundred children were in
the building, which was a three-story brick structure. Many heroic res
cues were effected from the flame-enveloped building.