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ONE Dollar Peu Mo»™7 'iDlTAHOU, ALASKA. SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 22, T"'° B'TS PEE C°PY
ITALY TO DECLARE WAR
WITHIN A FEW HOURS
ROME, May 21.—An ultimatum is expected to be dispatched to
Austria today, and it is probable that the declaration of war will be
issued tomorrow. The Austrian, German and Turkish ambassadors
are ready to leave. By a royal decree issued today, all foreigners m
Italy must register with the police within three days.
The people celebrated during the entire night the action of parlia
ment in bestowing power upon the cabinet to declare war. The par
liament buildings were surrounded by cheering crowds, and there was
wild excitement when Premier Salandra announced that parliament
had entrusted the nation s fate to the cabinet. The deputies were
overwhelmingly in favor of war.
War a Question of a Few Hours
It now seems that the declaration of war is a matter of but a few
hours. Troop trains are rushing to all points of the Austrian border.
General Cadorna and his personal staff already have arrived at Vicenza.
All railroads and tunnels near the Austrian frontier are heavily guarded,
as also are the mountain passes.
Summary of the Situation
ROME, May 20.—It is believed to be practically certain that Italy
will declare war inside of twenty-four hours. All is in readiness to
strike a crushing blow. Marcoria, who was invited by the king to
form a new cabinet, declined to do so, and Salandra consented to re
tain the premiership. It is stated that war has virtually been declared
upon Austria with the full consent of the king. The attitude of Rou
mama is being watched, and it is predicted that she will join Italy in an
actual alliance. Parliament, which met today, will be asked to con
fer plenary powers upon the government to enable it to declare w'ar
without further negotiations.
Disquieting news comes from the frontier. On Monday a battalion
of Austrian raiders crossed the frontier, but were repulsed at the point
of the bayonet by the Italian patrol. It is reported that a revolution
has broken out at Trieste, led by women.
Large Army Mobilized
GENEVA, May 1 7.—One million seven hundred thousand Italians
have been mobilized and equipped ready for war.
Preparing for ihe Outbreak
WASHINGTON, May 19.—Both the Austrian and Germans will ask
the United States to take care of their diplomatic interests at Rome in
case of w'ar with Italy.
Greek Steamship Seized
NAPLES, May 2 I.—The Italian authorities have seized a Greek
steamship carrying a cargo of tw'enty-one thousand tons of rice.
Austria Internes Italians
VENICE, May 21.-—Advices received here state that Austria is in
terning Italian males of military age.
PLANNED BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
PARIS, May 19.—Hundreds of Turks
have been arrested in connection with a
plot to assassinate the sultan on his birth
day.
CONSTANTINE SERIOUSLY ILL
ATHENS, May 17 The condition of
King Constantine, who wa.> stricken with
pleurisy last week, is reported to have taken
a serious turn.
MEXICO WILL NOW SEE
SURE ENOUGH FIGHTING
WASHINGTON. May 19. The Yaqui In
dians of Sonora have gone on the war path
against Mexico.
COUNTRY BREATHES EASIER
NEW YORK. May 17.—Banished from
Belgium, Gifford Pinchot has arrived home.
MASSACRE OF ARMENIANS
LONDON, May 17. —Six thousand Ar
menians at Van have been massacred.
“SEA WOLF” GOES FOR
APPLEBAUM’S FREIGHT
When the Sea Wolf (Frank Larson’s fine
new gas boat> leaves today for Dikeman on
her maiden voyage, she goes to bring a
large consignment of fresh goods for the
grocery house of Sam’l Applebaum. With
such a swift and powerful boat to rush his
goods to this city, Mr. Applebaum is willing
to wager a few quarter sections of ginger
bread that his freight will be the first to
reach this port this summer from the Out
side.
TOKYO MARU IN COMMISSION
The Tokyu Maru, Captain J. Wada, a
staunch little gas boat, was given a try-out
during the past few days, and proved her
self in every way worthy to become a
member of Iditarod’s constantly increasing
commercial navy. Captain Wada will em
ploy the Toky Maru to supply his fishing,
gardening and wood-cutting camps on she
■upper river.
TRANSPORTATION MEN
On the rivers of Alaska find The Pioneer’s
neatly-printed and numbered Duplicate Ex
pense Bills great labor-saving conveniences
(luring the busy season. Every steamboat
snd gasoline boat should have a supply of
Ihem. They save lots of time and eliminate
jnuch bookkeeping.
Day and night working crews are now
employed o nthe Summit Association, at the
head of Flat creek.
C. Frantzen recently purchased the Idita
rod residence of Guy Austin, on Second
street.
A BIBLICAL THOUGHT
Senator James P. Clark of Arkansas is
not one of the story tellers of the senate,
but he told the following recently with
great relish:
‘One of the best-known judges in my
state was hearing a case the last time I
went back there, and the lawyer for the
defendant, to illustrate a point, declared:
“ ‘Your honor, as the Bible tells us, every
tub must stand on its own bottom.’
“The learned judge promptly interrupted,
informing him that he was no mean Bible
scholar and that he was positive the quota
tion was not to be found in holy writ.
“The lawyer heard him in respectful
silence, scratched his head thoughtfully,
and said:
“ ‘Your honor, you are doubtless right,
but I maintain that it’s durned good doc
trine, and if it isn’t in the Bible it ought
to be!”—The Law Student's Helper.
WANTED TO TRADE
Two Kansas City lawyers, whose names
are withheld for obvious reasons, declare
that they were present when the following
incident occurred:
Uncle Mose was a chronic thief who usu
ally managed to keep w-ithin the petty lar
ceny limit. One time he miscalculated,
however, and was sent to trial on a charge
of grand larceny.
“Have you a lawyer, Mose?” asked the
court.
“No, sah.”
“Well, to be perfectly fair, I’ll appoint a
couple. Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown will act
as counsel.”
“What’s dat?”
“Act as your lawyers—consult with them
and prepare to tell me whether you are
guilty or not guilty.”
“Yes, sah.”
Mose talked to his attorneys for a few
minutes in husky whispers. The judge
caught only the word “ajibi,” several times
repeated. Then Mose arose, scratched his
head and addressed the court:
‘‘.ledge, your honah,” he said, “cou’se
Ah’s only an ign'ant niggah, an Ah don’
wan t toh both ah yoh honah, but Ah would
suttinly like toh trade, yoh honah, one ob
dese yeah lawyers foh a witness.”—Every
body’s Magazine.
A QUESTION OF SANITY
A New York lawyer tells of an old woman
in that town who was present at the making
of her husband’s last will and testament.
“Now.” said the lawyer engaged to draw
up the instrument, “state just exactly what
is owing you.”
“Henry Wharton owes me $500,” said the
old man in the bed, “and,” he added, with
a racking cough, “Wallace McIntyre owes
me $200.”
“Good!” exclaimed the wife. “Rational
to the last!”
“Richard Smith owes me $90,” continued
the sick man.
“Very rational,” said the wife.
“To Patrick Casey I owe $900,” began
the sick man.
“Ah,” interrupted the wife; “hear him
rave! Hear him rave!”—Central Law Jour
nal.
CRUISER OFTEN DESTROYED
REPORTED ONCE MORE
NORFOLK, Va., May 17. It is reported
that the German cruiser Karlsrhue, which
was reported to have been destroyed by
British warships some months ago, is bound
here from some port on the coast.
WOMEN ON FUTILE MISSION
THE HAGUE, May 19. Delegates from
the Women’s,Peace Congress, which met in
this city recently, will go to Berlin for the
purpose of interceding with Kaiser Wilhelm
to end the war.
JURY BEK
FOR ROOSEVELT
—
SYRACUSE, N. Y„ May 21. The jury
in the Roosevelt libel case, in which the
ex President was being sued by William S.
Barnes, the Republican New Y ork boss, for
$50,000 damages, was locked up last night,
and this morning by a unanimous vote de
puled that no libel was uttered by RooseVelt,
j hut were unable to decide the question of
j costs.
BRITISH GOVERNMENT WILL
PAY FOR COTTON CARGOES
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LONDON, May 21. The British govern
rnent announced that it will purchase all
the cotton seized in neutral vessels. Pay- i
incut will be made as soon as the owners \
are made known.
GERMAN-AMERICAN SPY
KANGS HIMSELF IN PRISON
LONDON, May 21. A man named Kup
perle, a naturalized American, charged with j
being a German .spy, hanged himself in his |
cell at Brixton prison.
WASHINGTON, May 21 .—Germany’s reply to the note of the United States is reported to be almost
completed, and it may be expected to be delivered on Monday next. The administration knows notning
of the reported cessation of the submarine warfare pending a reply to the American note, as
reported in a London dispatch ^ .
The American note to Germany was delivered on Saturday last. It i- believed Germany will ask for
arbitration on the matters in controversy, demanding that England remove the starvation embargo if sub
marine raids be discontinued. Both the Austrian and German ambassadors at Washington have asked the
kaiser to send a conciliatory reply to the American note, and have advised that Germany make txtreme
concessions to the United States.
DISCUSS CONTENTS OF GERMAN NOTE
BERLIN, May 21 .—The German government’s answer to the American protest against the method of
conducting the submarine warfare is reported to be an absolute refusal to discontinue the practices com
plained of. However, it acknowledges the right o f the United States to protect American ships and also
American passengers.
GERMANY’S REPLY DELAYED
BERLIN, May 19.—It v/as expected that the German reply to the American note would be cJis-.
patched on Thursday, but it probably will be delayed on account of Italy’s probable entrance into the
war.
It is reported here that the Lusitania flew no flag, and that the real explosion wTuch sent the steam
ship to the bottom was from the interior.
AMSTERDAM HAZARDS A GUESS
AMSTERDAM, May 19.—It is reported that Germany will tell the United States government that
the submarine warfare will continue despite her protests as long as England tries to starve that nation into
submission.
WILSON URGES ENLARGEMENT OF NAVY
BOSTON, May 21.—President Wilson arrived here today and expressed himself as well pleased with
his review of the Atlantic fleet of the United States n avy at New \ ork. He urges a systematic enlarge
ment of the navy.
SECRETARY OF WAR ALSO WANTS BIGGER ARMY
LAKE MOHONK, N. Y., May 21 .—Secretary o f War Garrison, in a speech at the annual conference
of the International Arbitration Society, urged a more elaborate system of national defense. The people
must look the question of armament squarely in the face, he said. Weak nations always were despised.
The United States must be ready for war in order to preserve the blessings of peace.
DISCORD BETWEEN HEADS OF BRITISH ADMIRALTY
NECESSITATIS FORMATION 9! COALITION CABINET
LONDON, May 21 .—A coalition cabinet is i n process of formation, and is expected to be com
pleted before parliament meets, on June 3. The :.iability of Winston Churchill, first mrd of the admir
alty, to work in harmony with the lords of the admiralty is said to be one of tne reasons for the change.
The London newspapers publish persistent rumors that Admiral Lord Fisher, first sea lord, has re
signed at the admiralty’s command. It is believed that a non-partisan admiralty will be established, with
former Premier Balfour as first lord and Winston Churchill as secretary of state for India.
It is said that Earl Kitchener and Lloyd George will divide the duties of secretary of war, Kitchener
to perform the military and Lloyd George the civic duties. Austen Chamberlain probably will be colonial
secretary.
Kitchener has asked for three hundred thousa nd more recruits. _
AMERICAN SUBMARINES
INJURED IN MANEUVERS
NEW YORK. May 20.—President Wilson
arrived here on Monday last ifter a stormy
trip up the coast. He reviewed a parade of
thousands of bluejackets, which required
nearly an hour to pass a given point. On
Monday afternoon he made a short speech
at a banquet given by the civic clubs, in
which he praised American patriotism and
the attitude of the people respecting peace.
On Tuesday afternoon the President re
viewed the fleet of war vassels assembled
here, en route for the sea war maneuvers,
after which the fleet steamed to sea.
Two American submarines engaged in the
war game have been considerably damaged,
and have gone to Newport News for repairs.
BANISHMENT OF ALIENS
IS PROBLEM FOR BRITISH
LONDON, May 17.—'Thousands of aliens
are surrendering rather than submit to ar
rest under the new ruling providing interne
ment or banishment for enemy aliens until
the war is over. The question of providing
for the women and children, and also for
men over the fighting age, is a problem
which the authorities find a, difficult one.
KAISER'S JITNEY BUS
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
GENEVA, May 20.—The kaiser’s personal
staff has had a narrow escape from death
from an exploding Russian shell while
watching the battle at San. f
The shell exploded close to the kaiser s
automobile, wrecking the machine and kill
ing the driver.
Joe Woods, who has been mining during
the past winter on Donlan creek with Jack
Smeeton, spent several days along the creeks
in this vicinity during the early part of the'
week.
RITER TRAFFIC
NULATO, May 18. The Yukon river is ;
now open to navigation. The lower river
is falling. On th - upper river the w::$|r is j
rising. Very lit tie ice is running.
FORT GIBBON. May 10. Lake Lebarge I
is open to navigation.
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The River Boats
May 18: Delta Down Chena, 1 a. m.
17th. Marathon—Down Minto, 6:15 a. m.
17th. Nasutlin At Hootalinqua. u u-bound,
17th. Washburn—At Carmacks. 17th. down
bound. Mail Launch- Down Eagle, 11 p. m.
16th. Alameda- Up Nulato with mail. 17th.
Reliance—Down Fairbanps, 2 p. m. 16th.
May 19: Alameda -At Melozi. Delta—
Up Gibbon. 10 a. m.. for Dawson. Midnight !
Sun- Down Nenana at 8:15 p. m. 17th. |
Nasutlin—At Lebarge. Washburn-^Down |
Dawson, 8:15 p. m. 18th. Vidette—Up
Stewart, 6 a. m. Mail Launch Sibella—
Down Circle. 8 p. m. IStft. Reliance—Tied
up at Gibbon.
May 20: Alameda—At Melozi. Delta up
Rampart, 3:30 a. m. Midnight Sun—Up
Nenana, 4:45 p. m. 19th. Nasutlin—At Le
/oarge. Washburn—Down Circle. 10:40 p. m.
Vidette—Up Stewart, 19th. Mail Launch
Sibella—Down Circle. 18th. Reliance—At
Gibbon. Marathon—Down Gibbon, mid
night. Launch Bud—Down Birches, 2 :30 ;
a. in.
May 21 : Alameda—At Nulato. Delta— !
lip Rampart, 20th. Midnight Sun—At Fair- j
banks. Nasutlin—At Lebarge. Washburn i
—Down Circle, 3 p. m. 20th. Vidette—Up :
Stewart, 19th. Mail Launch Sidelia—At !
Gibbon. Reliance—At Gibbon. Marathon j
—Down Kokrines, 20th. Launch Bud— !
Down Kokrines.
Notes
Among the river men expected in from
the Outside on the first boats a-re Commo
dore A1 Lowe. Captains Si Atwell and Ray j
Henderson, the latter of whom is said to
be accompanied by his bride.
The Sea Wolf, the new vessel built by
the Larson boys and Bert Thorsen, made
her trial trips during the past week, and
fully met the high expectations of her build
ers She is one of the trimmest and fastest
craft of the mosquito fleet.
It seems improbable that any of the 'Yu
kon steamers will atteippt the passage of
the Iditarod beyond Dikeman this season,
and the gasoline kids are preparing for a j
busy season.
The launch Edna, in charge of Bob Grif
fis, with Captain Guy Lamont at the wheel
end Jim Haley as engineer, left for the I
Innoko Thursday evening. She will make
connection with the incoming Washburn
and then proceed as far up the Innoko as
her draft will allow.
The Sea Wolf, Beaver Prairie Bell and
Transit will leave for Dikeman today or to- j
morrow to meet the incoming Washburn,
which is expected at that place early in the
week.
REVOLUTION IN PORTUGAL
NEW PRESIDENT WOUNDED
PARIS, May 18.—The revolutionary
forces have been successful in Portugal,
and a new’ government, headed by Jose
Chagas, has been installed.
New President Shot
LISBON, May 19.—Jose Chagas, the new
Portuguese president, has been shot and
wounded by Senator Freitas on board a
train. The latter was killed by a soldier.
Further Disorder Feared.
MADRID. May 19.—President Chagas is
said to be recovering from his w’ounds, and
gill is reported quiet in Lisbon, but further
disorder is feared.
We give quick service and courteous
treatment to the people from the creeks
w’hen they come to the Crosby Baths.
For Working Clothing, see Boas, Flat.
SUCCESSES OF TEUTON
STARTLING IN EFFECT
LONDON, May 21.—The German forces have captured Riga, in
northwestern Russia, and a big naval battle is in progress in the Baltic.
Advices received today slate that the fortress of Przemysl, recently
taken by the Russians after a prolonged siege, has again fallen into
the hands of ihe Austrians.
Turkish Defenses Put Up Stubborn Resistance
LONDON, May 21.—Fierce fighting is reported in progress at the
neck of the Gallipoli peninsula. Concealed batteries are bombarding
the British battleships effectively, and there is a report that on Mon
day the war vessels were compelled to withdraw.
London Is Pessimistic
LONDON, May 19.—The greatest pessimism prevails here over the
outlook for Russian arms in East Galicia. It is learned that the Aus
trians have routed the forces in that section, and that General Kormtieff
has been captured by the Austrians and Germans.
INCIDENTS OF THE BLOCKADE
Seventeen German Submarines Lost
COPENHAGEN, May 2E—German naval circles report the loss of
seventeen submarines since February 18.
Germans Seize Swedish Steamship
AMSTERDAM, May 17.—The Swedish steamship Bjorn, loaded
with food for England, has been seized and taken to Hamburg.
American Steamship Unmolested
LIVERPOOL, May 1 7.—The American steamship Philadelphia ar
rived safely in port today.
Narrow Escape of Cunarder
LONDON. May 19.—The Cunard liner Transylvania, from New York
for Glasgow', arrived at Greenock on Monday last. According to pas
sengers, the vessel narrowly escaped destruction by a German sub
marine on Sunday. It was stated that a torpedo aimed at her missed
the vessel by only thirty yards.
British Steamship Torpedoed
CARDIFF, May 19.—The British steamship Drumcree has been tor
pedoed and sunk in the English channel. The crew were saved.
More Lusitania Victims
QUEEN'STOWN, May 19.—The bodies of three American victims of
the Lusitania disaster were found today.
German Submarine Rammed and Sunk
LONDON, May 20.—The captain of the English steamer Gibson re
ports that he rammed and sunk a German submarine which was pre
paring to torpedo him.
Business Dull in the Baltic
LONDON May 20.—Swedish steamship companies assert that they
will discontinue service in the Baltic sea.
“A Dastardly Act”
LONDON, May 20.—The captain of the American tanker Cushing,
which was damaged recently by bombs dropped from a German aero
plane, describes the incident as “a dastardly act.
ON THE WESTERN LINES
Zeppelins at Work
CALAIS, May 17.—Three persons were killed in this city last night
by bombs dropped from Zeppelin craft.
DOVER, May 1 7.—All city lights were extinguished last night be
cause of a Zeppelin raid, in which, however, no damage was inflicted.
RAMSGATTENG, May 1 7.—During a Zeppelin raid over this place
forty bombs were dropped and three persons received injuries.
Severe Losses on West Bank of Yser
PARIS, May 18.—When the Germans made their last stand on the
"'est bank of the Yser river, two thousand were slaughtered by the
Ft£ nch shell fire.
Bad Weather Stops Operations
LONDON, May 19.—Bad weather is impeding operations in France
and Belgium.
Allies Will Also Violate Hague Convention
PARIS, May 19.—All is quiet on the battlefields today. Gas bombs
will soon be used by the allies in Flanders.
Bad Weather in Flanders
PARIS, May 21.—Wet, foggy weather in Flanders and Belgium
allow of little results from the fighting there.
MYSTERIOUS THYROID
The thyroid gland, situated about the
lower part of the throat, is still a medical
mystery.
Practically nothing is known as to its
uses, and very little about the causes of
disease in it. Goitre is a non-malignant en
largement of the thyroid gland. The swell
ing may be no more than a mere thickening,
or it may grow into a mass weighing sev
eral pounds. It is common in mountainous
districts and where there is magnesian lime
stone in the soil and drinking water.
Operations may be necessary, but goitre
will usually yield to treatment and is rarely
fatal.
In some mysterious way removal of the
thyroid gland affects the mental powers,
and the unfortunate person who has his
thyroid gland removed is in great danger of
losing his wits, more particularly his mem
ory.—Tacoma Tribune.
The launch Comet, in charge of Captain
’Gene Norton, having on board the excur
sion party consisting of J. F. Finnegan,
Harry Crouse, Billy Taylor and Chester
Brink, all residents of Flat City, reached
Iditarod on their return trip early on Fri
day morning. They report having had a
most enjoyable holiday.
Jerry Wynne, the agriculturalist and land
lord of the tavern at Ruby creek, on the
Seward trail, is a visitor in the city this
week.
PAPER CLOTHING
According to the Japan Advertiser.
“Kamiko,” as paper clothing is called in
, Japan, is made of the Japanese paper man
I ufactured from muiberry bark. The paper
i has little “size” in it, and. though soft
| end warm, a thin layer of silk wadding
j is placed between two sheets of the paper
I and the whole is quilted. Shirts and draw
I ers made in this way are more comfortable
i than flannels. The Japanese soldiers real
ized the value of this kind of clothing when
1 they had to weather a Siberian winter. The
retail price for a vest is about SI, for draw
ers about $2.50. and for a cholera belt about
25 cents. The only drawback to this cloth
ing is that it is not washable. A company
in Yokohama is supplying large quantities
of paper shirts to the Russian army. The
garment sold by the firm is made of tough,
soft fabric, strong enough to hold buttons
sewn on in the ordinary way, and appears
to be very serviceable. The wholesale
prices are much lower than the retail prices
quoted.
Jerry Baker, the old-time prospector and
trapper, was an arrival from down-river
early Friday morning.
Charley Worden was a visitor in the city
for a few hours last Wednesday from Flat
creek.
Letters sealed with white of egg cannot
be steamed open.