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CHAMPION
London, September 29.- The fight
which had been arranged between
Champion Jack Johnson and Bom
bardier Wells, the English heavy
weight, has been declared off.
When the fight was announced to
take place strong opposition developed,
and an application to the courts ended
in the promoters being temporarily en
joined from pulling off the fight.
Johnson is extremely disgusted. He
will finish his present engagements,
after which, lie vows, lie will never
again put on the gloves.
Johnson will make his future home
in France.
Salem, Ore., September 29—The
conference committee which is investi
gating the charges against Rev. John
Parsons, formerly of Fairbanks, have
decided to drop most of the charges
against him. It is intended, however,
to proceed with the charge against
him of aiding in securing the license
of the Globe bar. It is charged that
Parsons accepted $1,000 to withdraw
his objection to the license.
DEPUTY MARSHAL
FOR PORCUPINE
Fairbanks, September 29.— The De
partment of Justice lias authorized the
appointment of a deputy marshal to be
established at the mouth of the Porcu
pine to enforce the quarantine regula
tions, and prevent the entry of small
pox into the Yukon valley.
Kansas City, September 29.—Secre
tary of the Interior Fisher, who has
recently returned from Alaska, where
he has been investigating the coal
lands problem, had an interview with
President Taft today regarding Alaskan
affairs. Seen later regarding his
northern trip, Mr. Fisher said he
favors a law for Alaska similar to the
leasing law in operation in British
Columbia, which is said to woik satis
factorily.
Milwaukee, Septemper 29.—.Tames
McNamara, now awaiting trial at Los
Angeles on a charge of complicity in
the dynamiting of the Times and other
builings at that place, has been re
elected secretary of the International
Ironworkers Union by acclamation.
FRISCO'S NEW BAYOR
San Francisco, September 29.—In the
mayoralty election here James Rolph
scored a tremendous victory over his
opponent the present mayor, McCarthy.
McCarthy was completely snowed un
der, his opponent beating him by 21,
000 votes.
FALL EXODDS NOW ON
Nome, September 29.—The Senator
left Nome with all accommodations
taken, both first class and steerage.
Fairbanks, September 29.—Fifty pas
sengers left Fairbankson theScbwatka
and Delta for the Outside.
WHEELS OF POLITICS
Nome, September 29. — It, has become
known that Allison Bruner will super
sede Reed as assistant clerk of the dis
trict court here in October. The
change is ascribed to political wire
pulling. _
GOOD DINNERS
Parties relishing first-class dinners
will be pleased to know that the Keys
Cafe, Second avenue, will, beginning to
morrow (Sunday), from 5:30 to 8 p.m.,
serve specially prepared dinners of the
very best materials in the market.
Circulating Library. City Drug
Store,
Heavy Rains on Dome Creek Cause Collapse of Deep Shaft—One
Hundred Hen to the Rescue—Communication With
Entombed ^liners Established Thursday,
Fairbanks, September 29,—Last Wednesday, just be
fore the dinner hour, a shaft on the Shakespeare group of
claims, 19-b. Dome collapsed as a result of the heavy rains
which had fallen in this district during the past few days,
and fourteen miners are entombed in the drifts 170 feet be
low the surface.
Among those who were below at the time are John
Smith, Edward Carlson, Oscar Burg, Peter Peterson, Frank
Albani, Robert Ferasino and eight Russians, whose names
are not ascertainable at present.
Immediately news of the catastrophe was received hun
dreds of miners were ready to go to the relief of Use un
fortunates held captive in the icy drifts, and from these
volunteers one hundred men were selected to prosecute the
work of rescue through three shafts.
hi addition to the work of these men a Keystone drill
was immediately requisitioned and commenced work boring
a hole through which food and drink could be supplied.
On Thursday at noon communication was established
with the entombed men by means of the steampipe in the
shaft, and they were found to be all alive and well, al
though suffering from thirst and hunger and also from the
intense cold.
A small fire was built in the drift from the woodwork
of the wheelbarrows and the shovel and pick handles, but
this measure afforded little relief.
The problem of conveying supplies to the victims was
a difficult one, but was surmounted at last by pouring
whisky, coffee and soup down the steampipe, the miners
being forewarned to have receptacles ready at the end of
the pipe. Tonight it is hoped to be able to force blankets
through the drill hole, so that the sufferers may obtain
some relief from the cold and be able to get a little sleep.
It is expected that the men will be reached through
one of the relief shafts by Saturday. If this lie found im
possible the drill hole will be thawed out to a diameter
which will enable the men to reach the surface.
Letendre Bros, are the operators on the Shakespeare
group, and they are doing their utmost to afford speedy
relief to the miners in the drifts.
Happily no one was caught by the falling debris, and
all of tiie men will probably be rescued before many days
are past.
While caveins with loss of life have Occurred in the
Fairbanks district, in no previous ease has a shaft of such
depth (170 feet) been known to collapse. So far as can be
learned no blame is attached to the operators, who are
heavy losers financially.
Marseilles, France, September 29 —One of the most disastrous
accidents in the history of the French navy occurred here yester- ’
day when a fire which broke out on the battleship Liberte spread
to the magazine. A terrific explosion followed and 350 sailors
(more than half the full complement of the vessel) met a violent
and untimely death.
Simultaneously with the outbreak on the Liberte, fires oc
curved on two other battleships lying in the harbor, but. by prompt
action these fires were speedily extinguished and a more appalling
disaster averted.
That three fires should have broken out simultaneously on
three different vessels is extremely suspicious, and it is generally
believed that the blowing up of the Liberte was part of a diabolical
scheme to destroy many of the best vessels in the French navy.
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The Liborte was a first-class battleship of 14,635 tons, with a
draught of 28 feet. Her indicated horsepower was 18,548, and she
was launched in 1907. Her armament consisted of four 12-inch,
ten 7-inch, thirteen 9 pounders and ten 3-pounders, with two tor
pedo tubes. Tlie Liberte’s speed was 18 knots, and she had a crew
of 793. She cost $-8,262,180.
Paris, France, September 29.—The people of France were
stunned when the news of the explosion on the Liberte was made
public. The whole city is in mourning and the nation weeps for
her dead.
A strict inquiry will be made into the disaster. For some time
it has been known that there was dissatisfaction in the navy, but
no one dreamed that such a dire calamity would result.
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Nome, September 29.—The Democratic primary for tiie purpose of
electing delegates and alternates to the territorial convention was held
last night, and the proxies were handed to National Committeem an
! Daly, who left on the Senator at midnight.
A marked reception was extended to Major J, F. Strong, who
is likely to be a candidate for the delegateship. During the course of a
speech Major Strong emphatically disclaimed that he was seeking
office He believed that the office should seek the man. He said that
Delegate Wickersham was introducing personal quarrels into public
matters.
Speeches were also made by former Mayor Cochrane, A J. Daly,
T. J. Nestor, Dr. Hill ard others, including representatives of anti
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corporation interests. The gist ol the speeches was a general endorse
ment of home rule, and a forecast of a great Democratic victory next
year.
Major Strong's speech causes general remark, and is looked upon
as a veiled attack upon Delegate Wickersham.
The meeting was orderly and confident; but not enthusiastic.
George Grigsby has signed the Democratic pledge. Grigsby, who
was formerly United States district attorney, secured the indictment of
Jafet Lindeberg on a charge of perjury some years ago, and also com
menced action against the Sesnon Coal Company for wharf dues. For
these services to his country he lost his official head; hence his present
attitude.
QUARTZ MILL STARTS
Nome, September 29.—The new
quartz mill will be ready to drop
stamps October 5. The dredges in the
district are all making big cleanups.
Just received a fancy line of Graven
stein apples, $8 a box; fancy red apples
$7 a box. At Johnstone’s.
Mrs. Ray Brumbaugh has gone to
Fairbanks, where she will await her
husband. Later on Mr. and Mrs. Brum
baugh will go Outside for the winter.
FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in nice
quiet house on Wiliow street, next to
Regina hotel. Also a few steady
boarders could be accommodated.
Warmth, comfort, cleanliness.
Spring beds including bath $5 per
week. Elite Bathhouse, Caribou st.
Aviator C. P. Rogers has left New
York in an attempt to reach the Pacific
coast on a Wright biplane.
Selected Yakima Burbank potatoes
at Crowley 8c Porter.
Fresh fruits, nuts, dates, soft drinks,
latest papers and magazines at John
stone’s.
WAN 1 ED—Strong girl or Jap at the
Pitta rod hospital.
Rome, September 29.—The Italian government today notified
'I urkey that she would occupy the vilayet of Tripoli, a large country in
North Africa which for hundreds of years hat been nominally subject
to the Ottoman empire.
It has been understood for yeras that Italy claimed a protectorate
over Tripoli, but Turkey always refused to recognize Italy’s rights in
that country. Although practically independent, the Bey of Tripoli
was supposed to pay an annual tribute to the sultan.
The pope has issued a statement from the Vatican, in which be
sanctions the occupation.
Thirty five thousand Italian soldiers will leave on Sunday on
specially hired transports, and effective occupation will begin.
Tripoli, September 29.—Four Italian dreadnaughts, several cruisers
aud many torpedo boats are demonstrating off the coast and busiuess
has almost come to a standstill.
Constantinople, September 29 —Turkey has addressed a note to
the powers protesting against the action of Italy in occupying Tripoli,
and asks for intervention.
It is not known which, if any, powers are backing Italy. - .
Waterman's Ideal fountain pens !
to suit everybody’s writing. City
Drug Store.
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Warmth, comfort, cleanliness,
Spring beds including bath $5 per
week. Elite Bathnouse, Caribou st.
OBADIAH FOR SENATE
Portland, Me., September 29.—Oba
diah Gardner has been named as suc
cessor to the late Senator Frye.
Boston, Mass., September 29.—Louis
Adams Frothingham, lieutenant gover
nor of Massachusetts, has received the
Republican nomination for governor at
the primaries.
Frothingham was formerly speaker
of the Massachusetts house of repre
sentatives. He was born .in 1871, is a
lawyer by profession and unmarried.
Your Chance to Help
Patronize the porcelain baths at Idit
arod hospital—every convenience for
ladies and gentlemen.
Just received a fancy line of Graven
stein apples, $8 a box; fancy red apples
$7 a box. TA^Johnstone’s.
Fresh Petaluma eggs at Crowley &
Porter’s. _
Select Outside Lumber, corrugated
iron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes
tor’s.
New York, September 2S).—At a
meeting of the directors of the Harri
man system held here yesterday, it
was decided to resist all of the demands
of the shopmen employed by the Har
riman lines. The workmen ask for an
increase in pay, shorter hours, and
official recognition of the union.
Chicago, September 29.—Following
upon the decision of the Harriman
officials not to accede to the demands of
tlie men, it is expected that a general
strike order will be issued from head
quarters here on Sunday morning.
San Francisco, September 29.—It is
stated here to-day that as a result of
the reported refusal of the Harriman
officials to agree to the demands of the
shopmen, 0,000 men employed in the
San Francisco shops will walk out on
receiving word from the union leaders.
GERMANY ACCEPTS
TERMS OF FRANCE
Berlin, September 29.—It is officially
announced that Germany has with
drawn her objections to the French
occupation of Morocco. \
This withdrawal would appear to re
move the last element of friction be
tween the four powers, Britain, France,
Germany and Spain, which were at the
brink of war over the Moroccan ques
tion, when Britain refused to allow
Germany to occupy Agadir.
PROPOSITION
Denver, September 29. — Richard
Achilles Ballinger, former secretary of
the interior, speaking before the Pub
lic Lands Congress, now being held
here, says that he is in favor of hold
ing the public lands in Alaska in trust
Nome, September 29.—Mrs. Woods,
wife of United States Commissioner
Woods of Teller, attempted to com
mit suicide at that place yesterday by
taking carbolic acid.
She is at present unconscious, and
her medical attendant holds out no
hope of recovery.
PRAYED FOR HER SON
Los Angeles, September 29.—James
Jeffries’ mother isdead. Her last words,
were a prayer for her son.
[The telegram does not state whether
Mr. Jeffries arrived in time'to see his
mother alive, but in absence of a state
ment to the contrary it may be taken
that he did.]
5 VETO
Kansas City, .September 29.—Presi
dent Taft will spend a week in Kansas
and Iowa, making speech dealing with
his exercise of the veto. He will not
apologise for his action in vetoing the
proposed amendments to the tariff law,
but will simply explain his reasons
therefor.
WHERE IS THE KICK?
Fairbanks, September 29.—The St.
Michael arrived this morning with
mail from the Outside, the first in
three weeks.
The twice-a-week service over the
Valdez trail begins next Monday.
LITTLEFIELD DEFENDS
Milwaukee, September 29.—Ex-Con
gressman Charles Edgar Littlefield, of
Maine, in a speech here defended Sen
ator Stephenson, who is accused of
having obtained his place in the senate
through corruption.
Special this week only- Combi
nation Hot Water Settle and Foun
tain Syringg, $3.50. Guaranteed
City Drug Store.
Outside rutabagas, carrots and cab"
bage at Crowley & Porter’s.