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DISASTROUS FIRE
ISITSFIAT CITY
A great portion of Flat City is in rums.
At about 7: 30 this morning 1 he Home lodging house, on Front
street, was discovered afire, and as the flames had reached such head
way, with the aid of a brisk east wind, the lower part of the town w is
soon afire. The flames extended down Front street to the cabin of
Pete Pierce, and those destroyed include many of the largest bufld
mgs of the town. In all, about twenty buildings were burned. The
(ire in some instances was carried about 200 feet and started isolated
cabins. Among the buildings burned were:
I he Connelly 1 luilding, which was occupied by lorn Mc
Mahon as a residence.
The big two-story log McConnell building, used as a storehouse by
Frank Cleveland.
lire A. B. hall.
Two cabins belonging to A1 Thorns.
Fred Carter’s residence.
Frank Stanley's cabin.
-A. V. (Pete) Pierce's cabin, occupied by Gus Christoff.
In many instances, by the hard and rapid work of the people of
the town, the contents of many of the houses were removed to places
of safety, but the fire spread with such rapidity that it was impossible
to do more.
A loss that will be greatly felt by all the residents of the com
munity was the destruction of the large and costly A. B. hall.
No lives were lost in the conflagration, but it is reported that
one lodger was removed through a window of the Home lodging
house, badly suffocated. __
Washington, May 2.—The first appointments of officials who will
have charge of the government railway system of Alaska were maae
today by President Wilson, when he announced the selection of William
Edes, chief engineer of the Northwestern Pacific railroad (a California
fine), and Lieutenant Frederick Mears, chief engineer of the Panama
railway, as the engineering commission to select and survey tne route
and construct the road from Susitna, at the head of Cook inlet, to the
Tanana valley.
This action on the part of the President is taken to mean that
the proposed route will have its coast terminus either at the town of
Seward or on Portage Bay.
Ecclcs, W. V., April 28.—Two hundred and sixty coal miners
were entombed m a mine explosion here today.
Terrible Death List
Eccles, W. Ya., April 29.—One hundred and eighty six miners
are known to be dead as the result of the explosion here yesterday
Gas filled the tunnels and cut off escape. Pathetic scenes were enacted
at the mouth of the mine. __
Virginia Rivers, accompanied by Mrs. Lot
tie Thornton, returned to their home on
Happy creek yesterday.
Mrs. Thornton received a letter in the
last mail from her son. Larry. He is pros
pecting on the Ladue river, above Dawson.
A letter was received in the last mail
fr -m Greg Stewart, at Portland, saying
lie would leave on the first boat for Idita
rod.
Mr. Fletcher and Charles Lovett have
gone to work for Rivers, on Happy creek,
for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. A1 Morris, who were burned
ut two weeks ago at Discovery, Otter,
have rebuilt their restaurant. They have
fine new log building, all furnished new,
and will open for business today. They
l ave changed the name from the Flyer
restaurant to the Otter cafe. They have
the best wishes for prosperity of everyone
in the camp.
Billy Bevans had a narrow escape from
:*Lith last Sunday while working for the
Yukon Gold Company at the head of Fiat.
He was working on the Baggerley scraper,
which was being used to make dams for
the dredge. The cable which hauls it
swung and struck him in the head, cut
ting a deep gash and rendering him un
conscious for some time. The force of
the blow was retarded somewhat by the
cable striking a stump before hitting him.
Otherwise he might have been killed.
A1 Winchell arrived at Flat from the
Outside last Monday.
The big dynamo of the Yukon Gold
Company’s power house broke down last
Tuesday. One of the coils came loose, and
it was only the quick work of Martin Jo
soph sun. the electrician, that saved the dy (
namo from burning up, which would have j
caused a two months’ delay to the com- ;
party. As it was. the repairs were made *
in two days. The breakage is supposed to,
have been causer! by the dynamo not being!
thoroughly* dried out prior to starting.
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Jongs Brewis of the “Little Guggs.” on j
Flat creek, arrived from the Outside last |
Tuesday. He came in by way of Fair j
banks, stopping there ten days.
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Harry Jensen arrived at Flat from Crip
I le last Tuesday, where he has been work ;
ing a lay on Colorado creek for the past |
two years. He has given up his lay and
will spend the summer in this camp.
Frank Stanley has bought the Arcade
cafe, at Flat City. lie has had the {dace
remodeled and repapered, and private boxes,
installed. He is moving from his old place ;
of business to the new one today, and will;
give a grand opening tomorrow. He ha1-*
bought all the chickens in the market and !
will give a big chicken dinner, served with
fresh vegetables.
ORIENTAL LINER SIBERIA
HAS A NARROW ESCAPE
Tokio. May 1 The steamship Siberia is
reported ashore and in a dangerous posi
tion on Samasuna island. Mrs. Francis Bur
ton Harrison, wife of the governor of the
Philippines, and eight saloon passengers, are
on board.
Ship Safely Floated
San Francisco, May 1. Wireless advices
received in this city by various relays say
that the steamer Siberia, which went ashore
yesterday on Samasuna island, has been
I safely floated, and is not badly damaged.
The vessel will reach Manila next Sunday.
The disastrous fire at Flat City this
morning should prove a warning to the
people of this city and other parts of the
district to thoroughly inspect the chim
neys and stovepipes about their premises.
Now that the snow is fast disappearing,
the houses are becoming very dry and
easily inflamed.
SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS
Men Embark at Galveston
Galveston, April 25. Thirty-four hun
dred men embarked on transports here to
day.
Mexican Town of Laredo Destroyed
Laredo. Tex.. April 25. The Mexicans
today destroyed the town across the border
and tied before American gun tire.
O'Shaughnessy Arrives at Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz, April 25. Charge d’AlTaires
O'Shaughnessy arrived here today. Huerta
is reported to be stopping refugees. Seven
Americans employed on the Mexican rail
road are held either at Corborba or Orizaba
for threatened execution.
The situation in Mexico City is alarming.
Rifles and rapid-fire guns are being dis
tributed. The American embassy has been
confiscated by order of Huerta. The statue
of George Washington has been destroyed
by a mob- One hundred and twenty-six
Mexicans have been slain and 195 wounded
in two days’ fighting here.
Rebels Attacking Tampico
Tampico, April 25. The constitutional
ists resumed the attack on this city today.
Gosthals Is Ready
Panama. April 25. Colonel Goethals,
governor of the canal zone, has placed the
canal on a war footing.
British Columbia Anxious
Vancouver. B. C The provincial parlia
ment has suggested that the cruiser Rain
bow be sent to the coast of Mexico to tiro
tect Canadians.
Suggestions of Mediation
Washington. April 25. Foreign countries
show signs of uneasiness because of the oc
cupation of Vera Cruz, and are making in
"inries as to a possible means of media
tion.
The r( llirr Cyclops is en route to Galves
ton with 350 refugees.
Bryan has advised General Carranza to
remain neutral.
South American Republics Offer Mediation
Washington. April 25. An oiler of niedi
ation to settD the Mexican troubles has
been made by the governments of Argen
tine. Brazil and Chile. The diplomats are
scheduled to me< : President Wilson and
Secretary of Slav Bryan tonight. Promi
nent senators have been called into the con
ference.
The president has signed the bill appro
priating money to bring refugees home.
Carranza Negotiates with Administration
L's Angeles, Cal.. April 25. A tel'gram
r reived here states that General Carranza,
the Mexican constitutionalist leader, is
oj oning negotiations with President Wilson
looking to a guarantee of the neutrality of
the rebels during the trouble.
Aeroplane in Use
Vera Cruz. A* ril 25. An aeroplane
a ernded from the battleship Mississippi this
aftern-ion to an altitude of 1,000 feet and
took the position of Maas’ forces and then
returned.
Take Possession Without Resistance
Nogales, Ariz.. April 25. A message re
ceived here over the railroad wire states
that American marines took possession of
Gmiymas and Kmpalme today without firing
a single shot.
Huerta Circulates Faise Reports
London, April 25.- Huerta is circulating
through the foreign press reports that he
has captured American towns on the bor
der ard that Villa has joined with him.
Accepts Mediation Plans
Seattle, April 25. Advices received here
are that Wilson has accepted the mediation
plans, accompanied by a statement that
some act of aggression on the part of those
in control of the military forces of Mexico
might compel the United States’ prompt
withdrawal from the agreement.
Refugees Arrive at Galveston
Galveston. April 25. -One thousand
refugees arrived here today and three thou
sand are expected tomorrow.
The Fourth artillery was dispatched by
transport to Vera Cruz today.
Dakota to Take Mazatlan
San Diego, Cal., April 25- The battle
ship Dakota, according to wireless reports,
will take Mazatlan upon her arrival there
Monday.
Rumors of Outrages
Vera Cruz, April 25. — Advices received
here state that four Americans have been
killed in Mexico City, three of whom were
taken from a street car and the other killed
at the Young Men’s Christian Association.
Reports are to the effect that Americans
are being held as hostages in places con
trolled by the federals.
Sniping continues, but there have been
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♦ PRESIDENT MEANS BUSINESS *
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♦ Washington. May 1. The Presi- ♦
♦ dent today sent a message to con- G
4* gross in which he asked for the pas- $
♦ sage of a joint resolution appropri
♦ ating $100.OIK).000 for military op ♦
♦ orations. There appears to be lit- ♦
< tie likelihood of peace.
♦ Advices state that 1,500 Amen- ♦
cans are unable to leave Mexico ♦
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♦ Dr. Edward Ryan, an American ^
V in charge of refugees, is held as a &
<• spy for execution at Zacatecas. De- ^
♦ iuands have been made for his re- &
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no casualties. The situation in the interior
1 parallels the situation in Pekin during the
Boxer troubles. No information can be
obtained.
Bryan Again Denies Rumors
Washington. April 25. Secretary of State
Bryan again declares false the rumors that
he is going to resign.
One hundred aviators are ready to go to
Mexico.
Japan Will Be Neutral
Tokio, April 25. Count Okuma says
Japan will remain neutral.
Congressional Sentiment Against Mediation
Washington, April 27. An undercurrent'
of sentiment in congress disapproves Presi
dent Wilson’s acceptance of mediation.
Leading members declare th** time i.' here
to take a firm stand in Mexico, and war
should be declared as the only way to estab
lish peace.
Spanish Ambassador Blano has received
word that Huerta accepts mediation.
Orders Rebels to Capture Tampico
Chihuahua, April 27. Carranza has or
dered the rebel forces to capture Tampico !
on account of reports that Mexicans are
insulting Americans and committing in
sane deeds.
Martial Law in Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz. April 27. Admiral Fletcher i
has declared martial law as the only way I
to cope with sniping. All arms have been
seized from citizens.
Report?- from Mexico City are that
women and children ire being taken from
railroad trains and are ml allowed to
leave.
All Mexico i- being inflamed against j
Americans, according to advices received j
here.
Badger has posted notices in conspicuous;
places that all American nun-combatant.' [
must leave on The first refugee steamers.
W omen rebel against the order by reason (
of the fact th.it their hush:.mis are in the i
interior and their fate is unknown
Gathering Up Americans
Galveston, April 25. Torpedo boats have
been sent up the river near Tampico to 1
bring back Americans whom the Mexicans \
are insult nig.
Three batteries of mountain guns, of the1
Fourth field artillery sail from Vera Cruz
on a special chartered steamer.
General Funston should arrive there to 1
day.
A Sigh of Relief Goes Up
New York, April 27. Advices received|
here state that ex-President Theodore
Roosevelt is hurrying back home to join j
the forces sent to Mexico.
Tales of Horror by Refugees
Eagle, Tex., April 27. Refugees arriving’
here tell of being harassed along the entire !
route and relate tales of hollor.
Funston Arrives at Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz, April 27. Transports with
General Funston’s command on board have
arrived and are now lying in the harbor, j
The men started to leave the ships when
a hitch came, supposedly from Washington, j
General Funston is to be in supreme com- j
maud ashore, and Admiral Fletcher is re- i
turning to his llagship.
Martial law will be continued. The.ma-j
rines are entrenched with mounted machine |
guns three miles out.
Huerta Receives Sound Advice
Berlin, April 27- France and Germany1
have advised General Huerta to accede to ;
the demands of America.
Refugees Leave Mexico City
Mexico City, April 27.— A refugee train
with 250 persons aboard left here today.
Will Demand Apology
Washington, April 27. President Wilson
states that European nations are working
for peace. The President will demand that
Huerto apologize for the Mexican incident,
then salute the United States Hag.
Bryan announces that arrangements have
boon made for all Americans to leave Mex
ico City safely.
Cruiser Leaves for Mexican Coast
Seattle, April 28. The armored cruiser
West Virginia sailed today for the Mexican
coast.
Mediation Accepted
Washington, April 28. Formal accept
ance by the Huerta government of peace
mediation has been cabled to the Spanish
ambassador here. Both the United States
and Mexico will be asked for statements,
each making demands.
There has been no cessation of war prep
arations.
Rebel Representative Goes to Washington
Chihuahua, April 28. Generals Villa and
Carranza held a conference here today on
the attitude to be assumed toward the
United States. Rafel Zubarin, minister of
the interior under Carranza, goes to Wash
ington.
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Stories of Murder of Americans Denied
Vera Cruz, April 27. Advices received
here state that no Americans have been
killed in Mexico City. Many Americans
have been expelled from various cities un
der Huerta’s orders
Mexico City. April 28. Huerta’s power
is weakening. Handbills say dictator is j
absolutely responsible for the action of the
United States in landing marines.
History Rspeats Itself
Vera Cruz, April 28. -Soldiers of General
Funston’s command landed here this aft°r
noon and were greeted with Mexican cheers.
History repeated itself yesterday when
the Stars and Stripes were raised over the
city in the same spot where, in 1847. Gen.
Scott broke the colors before beginning the |
march to the interior.
General Maas, with the federal forces. !
is reported to be retreating to the interior.!
The city is quiet, and business has re j
sumed its normal course.
Maxicans Fire on Merchantman
Vera Cruz. April 30. With formal cere
monies, the city government was today
transft rred from the control of the navy
to that of the army.
A wireless report from Tampico says that :
cumhined forces of rebels and federate fired)
on the Ward liner Antilla. killing one sea- |
man. Commanders of British boats hied
protests.
Emissary to Japan Summoned Home
Tokio, April 30. The Mexican general.
\ li-fjUez, has been summoned home bj
Huerta.
More Troops for Vera Cruz
Gal vest * n, April 30. Detachments of the j
field artillery and the Fifth cavalry have
received rush orders to proceed to Vera i
Cruz.
Refugees Are Hostile
New Orleans. April 30. Refugees here
protest against mediation.
No Demand for Armistice
Paris. April 30. Government officials
Gate that no efforts have been made by j
the three South American republics for aj
french demand that Wilson declare an
armistice.
Huerta Must Go
Washington. April 30. The coast artil !
Pry will probably be ordered to take charge j
of the border patrol.
The cruiser Washington has hern ordered j
to Vera Cruz.
The administration has advised the medi-J
ators that Huerta must go, and that it
will neither recognize him nor his govern
ment.
Constitutionalists’ Attitude Unaffected
Chihuahua, April 30. Generals Carranza
and Villa announce that their attitude is
unaffected toward America by the occupa
tion of Vera Cruz.
Japan Will Not Assist Huerta
Tokio, April 29. The Japanese govern
ment has declined to instruct its ambassa
dor at Washington to work for the estab
lishment of peace in Mexico in the interest
of Dictator Huerta.
Have No Faith in Plan of Mediation
London, April 30. From advices received
by the British war office rfom Washington,
it seems to be the opinion of the diplomatic
corps that America has no faith in the plan
of mediation as proposed by Brazil. Chile
and Argentine, and the army and navy de- i
partments are still rushing warlike prep- 1
arations to be in readiness to administer1
an effective blow at the proper moment.
No Armistice Asked for
Washington, April 30.- Secretary of
State Bryan last evening made a denial of
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OPENS TOMORROW, SUNDAY, MAY 3,
Arcade Cafe
OPEM ALL HOURS pL^X CITY PRIVATE BOXES
Under the Ownership and Personal Management of Frank B. Stanley
Chicken Dinner, wj Fresh lette, $1
Washington, April 27.—President Wilson today issued an ulti
matum to John D. Rockefeller to end the Colorado strike or federal
troops would be sent into the district.
General Strike of Miners Contemplated
Indianapolis, Ind., April 27.—A general strike of five hundred
thousand coal miners as a protest against conditions in the Colorado
strike region is probable.
Federal Troops Ordered to Scene
Washington, April 28.- -The President today issued orders for
federal troops to proceed to the Colorado strike region.
Mine Guards Killed
Denver, Colo., April 28.—Seven guards were killed by strikers
in various mining centers today. The miners used machine guns at
Fayette.
At Walsingberg the miners set fire to one of the mines.
Cavalry Ordered to Strike Zone
Washington, April 28.—Six troops of cavalry have been ordered
from Fort Russell into the Colorado strike zone.
Strike Assuming Serious Aspect
Denver, Colo., April 30.—The industrial war has assumed pre
tentious dimensions. Governor Ammons has issued a call for militia
volunteers.
Militiamen Use Machine Guns
Trinidad, Colo., April 28.—Two hundred militiamen with ma
chine guns are attacking the strikers with a terrific fire near the Mc
Nally mine.
Rockefeller's Property Must Be Protected
New York, April 29.—John D. Rockefeller, Jr., in a statement
issued here today, says the demands of the Colorado miners had been
met prior to the strike. “Let them send the federal troops there and
enforce the law,” he said.
Orders Rioters to Disperse
Washington, April 29.—President Wilson has issued a proclama
tion ordering all persons engaged in acts of violence m Colorado to
disperse and retire peaceably to their abodes before April 30.
Hospital Surgeon Killed While on Duty
Denver, Colo., April 30.—The regular troops arrived here today
and departed at once for the strike zone.
Major Lester of the militia hospital corps, with the Red Cross
ambulance, was shot and killed by strikers today while dressing militia
men’s wounds near Walsingberg.
Strikers Willing to Surrender
Trinidad, Colo., April 30.—The strikers announce themselves
ready to surrender when the regular troops arrive.
Rockefeller Before Investigating Committee
Washington, April 6.—The congressional committee probing the
coal miners’ strike in the Southern Colorado fields are still probing, and
today John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was called before the committee. It
is charged that Rockefeller, through his control of the Colorado Fuel
& Iron Company, of which he is said to hold the majority stock, is
also in control of the entire coal situation in those fields.
It was with a view of ascertaining the facts of the Rockefeller
connections with the strike, and how far personal Instructions had been
issued authorizing or indorsing the action of the managers, that the
committee sent for the younger Rockefeller.
Admits Ignorance of Conditions but Upholds Operators
Washington, April 7.—Undisturbed by the cross-examination to
which he was compelled to submit by the investigating committee, with
the entire situation in the Colorado coal fields at their fingers ends,
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., today gave his evidence without hesitation.
He acknowledged to being a heavy stockholder in some of the
companies operating there, but declined to acknowledge familiarity
with conditions before the strike. He upheld the actions of the mine
owners throughout the trouble, declaring that they could not allow
employes to dictate terms to them, and submission after a strike meant
that and nothing more.
It was necessary, he said, to deal firmly with the strikers. The
mine owners were the best judges of what policy had to be followed,
and it was entirely satisfactory to him; he believed that the recogni
tion of the union would not improve conditions; he felt that the own
ers were entitled to the profits which were forthcoming on the invest
ment made; and he thought that law and order could only be main
tained by defeating the arbitrary demands w'hich the unions made for
better conditions of labor, because the demands were impracticable.
There was considerable risk in investing money in the coal mines,
and compensation had to be in adequate proportion to the risks which
capital underwent; if the men underwent risks at their calling they
did so voluntarily. He indorsed the actions of the mine owners without
hesitation, and could not recognize his responsibility for any share in
the suffering the struggle entailed.
Demands More Soldiers
Denver, Colo., May 1.-—Major Holbrook demands more federal
soldiers and states that the crisis m the labor war is not over.
Strikers Refuse to Surrender
Trinidad, Colo., May 1.—The strikers refuse to surrender to the
army.
CAVALRYMEN ORDERED
TO MEXICAN BORDER TOWN
Washington, April 30. -A platoon of sol
diers from the First cavalry regiment,
armed with machine guns, has been ordered
to the town of Calixeco, on the border be
tween California and Mexico.
WIFE OF GALLANT GENERAL
GIVES BIRTH TO DAUGHTER
San Francisco, April 28.—While General
Fred Funston of the United States army
was landing troops from the transports at
Vera Cruz. Mexico, today, a daughter was
born to Mrs. Funston in this city.