Iditarod Pioneer_
ONE dollar per month IDITAROD. ALASKA. SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST 26, 1916___ 25 cents per copy
GRANT EIGHT-HOUR BAT
ANB INCREASE THE RATES
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.—A committee of eight
transportation men lias agreed to a basis of settle
ment of the controversy with the trainmen which is
expected to avert a strike. The employes are to
be granted the eight-hour day, the employers accept
ing the promise of the President that legislation will
be introduced m congress allowing for an increase
of rates. A statement is expected today.
Later it was announced that the decision had been
again delayed because of a difference of opinion
among the railroad presidents. Objection has been
raised to the higher rate promise, and the attitude of
the supporters of the interstate commerce commis
sion as the permanent arbitrator is also a stumbling
block. This proposition is antagonized by the labor
organizations.
Progress of the Negotiations
WASHINGTON. Aug. 24.- In what amounted to an ulti
matum. President Wilson, addressing thirty-three railroad presi
di-nts 'ji Monday last, demanded that they accept on trial a plan ;
to avert a strike which insists absolutely on the eight-hour day. j
The transportation men refused, holding that the principle of i
arbitration was at stake. \
At a meeting attended by one hundred of the heads of rail- ;
mads, held the following day, the President spoke as one citizen
t,, another, appealing to the patriotism of the committee to draft
a suitable reply to the plan submitted. He expressed the hope ,
tiiat the plan for the settlement of the controversy would be ac- i
cepted.
The railroad presidents have been unable to arrive at a deci- j
su n in reply to President Wilson’s proposal, and all-dav confer- ,
tiue- have been held without reaching an agreement as to a reply, j
They are "standing pat" on the arbitration matter.
In another effort to aid the railroads to find a way in which j
they can accept the eight-hour day, President \\ ilson has sug
gested increased revenue.
The employes' committees are showing such marked signs of
unrest at the delav m the negotiations that the leaders express
the fear that they will be unable to prevent a strike much longei. !
Victory for Longshoremen at San Francisco
SAN FRACNISCO. Aug. 21. The settlement of the long -
shoremen’s strike in this city, on the basis of a rinsed shop, is
■considered a victory for the men. The settlement will have no
effect on the situation on Puget sound nor at Son Pedro.
Efforts to End Seattle Strike
SEATTLE, Aug. 24. The Chamber of Commerce has ap- !
pointed a committee to confer with representatives ol the striking ;
longshoremen and of the dock owners in an effort to end the
water front strike.
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CONGRESSIONAL AND DEPARTMENTALS NEWS
AS REPORTED FROM NATIONAL CAPITAL
WASHINGTON. Aug. 25. Senators Penrose and Sherman, in
-the senate yesterday, attacked the new revenue bill. The former
assailed the proposed tax on war munitions.
Democratic senators accuse the Republican leaders of a de
liberate effort to prevent action before November on the corrupt
practices bill, which places a limit upon campaign contributions.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24. Without debate, or even a record
vote, the house on Saturday last accepted the senate amendments
to the child labor bill. President Wilson is expected to approve j
the measure soon. j
The President has vetoed the army bill because it exempted
retired officers from court-martial discipline. Representative Hey.
chairman of the military affairs committee, has introduced a new :
bdl.
The senate has passed a bdl permitting the city of Juneau. ,
Alaska, to vote on the question of issuing school bonds.
Secretary of War Baker announced that the National Guard
will remain on the Mexican border until order has been restored.
Democratic senators have bolted the party revenue bill, and j
it has been pushed aside. '
By the terms of a new agreement, all immigration will be ■
handled through Puget sound ports, instead of at Vancouver, B.
('.. as heretofore.
Seattle has been selected as the site of the third mining ex- j
periment station, the other two being Fairbanks, Alaska, and ,
Tu.-con. Ariz. The Seattle station will co-operate with the Uni- |
versity of Washington in investigations in Southeastern Alaska.
Secretary of Slate Lansing announces that Franklin K. Lane, j
Judge Gray of Delaware and Dr. John Mott of New* York will
constitute the membership of the commission which will adjust
the differences between the United States and Mexico.
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WILSON’S RECOGNITION OF CARRANZA
IS CONDEMNED BY CATHOLIC CONVENTION
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23.—The American Federation of Catholic
Societies, in convention here, has adopted resolutions assailing the
.•administration of President Wilson for the recognition accorded
to the de facto government in Mexico headed by Carranza, despite '
the protests of millions of Catholics. The Mexican situation was
the subject of discussion for two days.
Bishop Muldoon urged Catholic women to take an active part
in all state, countv, city and civic movements.
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DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR DELEGATE
HAS AN EXCELLENT CHANCE FOR ELECTION
SEATTLE, Aug. 21.—Judge William R. Tucker of the Second
judicial division of Alaska, arrived here yesterday from Nome.
He states that Charles A. Sulzer, the Democratic nominee for con- |
gre ional delegate, will press James Wickersham closely in the
race for election.
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FEARFUL TEXAS STORM IS FATAL TO MANY
CORPUS CHRISTI, Aug. 19.-A storm which is reported to
have attained a velocity of 120 miles an hour today wrecked the
iroop camp at Brownsville. The soldiers were compelled to take
shelter in the court house and jail. Thirteen persons are known
to have been killed in the storm, and hundreds in its path have
not been heard from.
MORE TOWN LOTS TO BE ON SALE AT SEWARD
SEATTLE, Aug. 22.—The Alaska engineering commission an
r -vnees that a sale of town lots will be held at Seward, to begin
September 11. No bids under $25 will be accepted.
ENGLISH MUNITIONS FACTORY DESTROYED
LONDON, Aug. 22.—Serious loss of life has taken place due
to an explosion in a munitions factory at an unnamed town in
Yorkshire. Assistance is being rushed from neighboring towns.
ONE STEAMSHIP WiLL REDUCE ALASKA RATES
SEATTLE. Aug. 24.—The Humboldt Steamship Company, op
r ‘:rg *he steamship Humboldt in the Southeastern Alaska trade,
.7, i.r -. a reduction of passenger rates, effective on the next
sailing of the veeseL
MUCH MONEY WAGERED
ON FLAT RACE TRACK
The horse race and program of sports
advertised to take place at Flat on Wednes
day last was postponed until Thursday be
cause of weather conditions. On Thursday,
despite leaden skies and cool winds, it was
decided to go ahead with the events, and
quite a number of visitors were attracted.
The event of the day, the match race
between Mutchler's “bay” and Meacham’s
“blue." was something of a disappointment
from a sporting point of view, the bay
showing so much superiority as to make
the race an altogether one-sided affair.
The race was run in heats, best two out
of three. The first heat was won by the
bay with a margin of seventy-five feet, but
was declared off because of a bad start. The
Second and third heats were won with ease
by the bay. The final heat was won despite
the fact that the blue had a considerable
lead at the start, which was easily over
come by the bay.
The track officials were as follows:
Starter- Dr. Moore; judges, Henry Riley
and Tom McKinnon.
The most interesting feature of the “race”
was not so much the event itself as the
many stories circulated in connection with
the preliminaries. Stories were told of many
thousands of dollars being wagered, and
there was much money in evidence to bet
on the bay. but it is more than likely that
the tales of big bets being made were some
what exaggerated. In this connection, now
that the race is over, it is related how fake
try outs of the bay were made, in which
backers of the other horse, under the guise
of secrecy, were allowed to clock the per
formances of the bay. which had been han
dicapped with much weight for this purpose.
The bay, which was imported from the
Outside for the express purpose of beating ,
the Meacham horse, is said to be one of
the fastest quarter horses to be found in
the state of Washington.
The new motor cars of the Mutchler
Bros, were in use for the first time as pas
senger carriers, and rendered satisfactory
service. The trip front Flat was made in
an hour and ten minutes.
The ACh!stic Events
The 100-vard running race was won by
Jimmie Kay, with James Hardin second.
Ladies’ race, 50 yards Mrs. Ed King
first, Mrs. Lowrie and Mrs. Crouse tied for
second prize.
Girls’ race, 50 yards—Charlotte Horvath
first. Doris Bagoy second.
Fifty-yard dash (handicap!, for boys un
der 15 years K. J. Rivers first, Peter Bagoy
second.
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DIPHTHERIA CAUSES SCARE
AMONG FAIRBANKS PEOPLE
Fairbanks has boon experiencing a diph
theria scare, according to the newspapers of
that city. At a meeting of the city council
held on August 14 the matter was dis
cussed and as a result Dr. J. A Sutherland j
was appointed city physician. Although a j
few children have suffered from sure throat, ;
it is stated that there has not been a single '
case of diphtheria. "It is admitted.’ says
the Times, “that there may be a case of i
diphtheria, but the physicians cannot agree
n it, and have not yet diagnosed the case.’
The residence of Thomas Riggs was quar
antined because of the illness of h:s claugh- !
ter, to set at rest the fears of parents of :
other children.
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GOVERNMENT CABLE TOLLS
TO BE MATERIALLY REDUCED i
A Seattle dispatch of August 16 an- ;
nounced that commencing on October 1 j
there would be a reduction of 40 per cent J
in the telegraph rates between Alaska points !
and Seattle. This will affect commercial j
messages, but will have no effect on the !
press rates or the official business messages.
Southeastern Alaska points will enjoy a $1
rate, with the usual reduction for night
messages. The rates from Fairbanks and
other Interior Alaska points will be as fol
lows: Ten-word day message, $2; fifty
word night letter, $2; ten-word night ines- j
sage, SI.50.
DREBGEMAN HERE
J. Saupe of the I-lume Dredging Cora- J
pany, which operates four dredges on Sew- ,
ard peninsula, w'as an arrival in the city on
Monday last, and departed on Tuesday even
ing for Yankee creek, in the Innoko dis
trict. where his company has extensive in
terests. Mr. Saupe declares that the plans
of his company with reference to the Yan
kee creek property are as yet indefinite, and
he is merely on a visit of inspection of the
work performed there. He was a visitor
here in the fall of 1913.
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SEATTLE SHIPBUILDING FIRM
LANDS VALUABLE CONTRACT
SEATTLE, Aug. 21.—The Seattle Dry
dock & Construction Company has been
awarded a contract for the building of steel
cargo steamships which will cost more than
tw'o and a half millions of dollars.
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PICKPOCKETS FOLLOW HUGHES
SEATTLE, Aug. 22.—The detective de
partment of this city has picked up five
nationally-known pickpockets who w'ere fol
lowing the crowds attracted to the city by
the presence of Charles E. Hughes on his
campaign tour.
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EARTHQUAKE IN CALIFORNIA
EUREKA, Cal., Aug. 24.—The most vio
lent earthquake since the big San Francisco
disaster shook the northern part of the
state yesterday.
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TO FLOAT TREASURE SHIP
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 21—Another
project is on foot to float the treasure ship
Brother Jonathan, sunk near Crescent City
fifty years ago.
SLAYER OF THOMAS PHILLIP
SENTENCED TO LONG TERM
BY JUDGE BUNNELL AT RUBY
After being out from 4:10 p. m. on the
afternoon of August 7 until the following
morning, the jury in the case case of Charles
Grover, charged with the murder of Thomas
Philip at McGrath last May, brought in a
verdict of not guilty on the charge of first
degree murder, but guilty in the second
degree, and recommended him to the mercy
of the court. On Saturday, August 19,
Judge Bunnell, before whom the case was
tried at Ruby, sentenced Grover to eighteen
years’ imprisonment at McNeil’s bland.
The trial brought out the following facts,
according to the Record-Citizen:
Last May Charles Grover shot and killed
Thomas Phillip at McGrath, the junction
point of the Kuskokwim and Tokotna riv
ers. Both men were trappers in the upper
Kuskokwim region.
The shooting was the culmination of a
feeling of ill-will which was engendered be
tween the two by a series of incidents. It
appeared that during the absence of Gro
ver from his headquarters his cache and
grub were burned. lie then went down the
river for fresh supplies, and upon his return
found that eighty six traps had been stolen.
He accused Ph ilip of being responsible for
all these acts. Evidence was introduced at
the trial as to statements in the nature of
threats made by Phillip against Grover, and
of an attempt made by Phillip to have Gro
ver bound o\er to keep the peace. Dr. YV.
Y. Green testified that Phillip, who had
been a powerful man at one time, carrying
about 220 pounds in weight, was unde*
medical treatment last winter, and that ho
had reduced to 1S7 pounds in weight, and
was in such poor physical trim that he (Hr.
Green) had advised him to g<> Outside for
an operation.
T. J. Conley had a tent at McGrath on
a little point between the junction of the
two rivers, and on the afternoon of the
shooting he observed Grover floating down
the river in a poling boat. He tied his boat
a little up-stream from Conley’s tent, un
loaded his tent, grub box. a .30-30 Win
chester carbine, and piled them up about
eight or ten feet back of Conley’s tent, in
tending to camp mere, urover nad a meal
with Con’ey and later sat in front of the
tent. Conley sitting in the other corner in
front of the tent, and Rice standing up.
Phillip appeared around the corner of the
tent, and on seeing Grover, said. ‘Hello,
Grover." Grover looked up hut did not
answer, whereat Phillip said, “Get up and
put up your hands. I'm going to settle with
you.”
Grover picked up his hat and put it on.
“You are going to settle with me. are you?”
he said, and started for the back of the
tent. Meantime Phil.ip proceeded to* re
move his sweater and jacket, hung them
on the guy rope and advanced to about
three feet back from the front end of the
tent. Grover appeared three or four feet
from the rear end on the same side, rifie
in hand. Graver said, “This is the way I’ll
*uit up my hands to you " whereupon Phil
lip extended his open left hand and said,
“Put down the gun, Grover, and fight like
a man.” Grover’s answer was a bullet
through Phillip’s right breast, penetrating
the lung and causing almost immediate
death.
Phillip cried to Rice in his dying moment,
“Rice, get a gun and shoot him for me.”
Rice testified that while Conley was sup
porting the dying man’s head across his
knee Grover approached, gun in hand, and
cursed Phillip, stating thin he regretted that
he had shot him where he did. as he would
die too quicklv. Cr.lev pleaded with the
armed man not to discharge another bullet
at his flying victim.
The witnesses f »r the government were
T. J. Conley, L. F. Rice and Dr. Green;
for the defense. Jesse Yoder, Hugh O’Neill.
J. N. Sousa and the defendant. The gov
ernment was represented by Assistant Dis
trict Attorneys Reed W. Heilig and Harry
Pratt, and the defense by E. Coke Hill.
Court Notes
An accounting with United States Mar
shal L. T. Erwin as to his disbursements
during the period front Anril 1 to June 30,
amounting to 858,890.02, has been approved
by Judge Bunnell.
The case of Robert Griffis vs. Thomas J.
Coffey was dismissed with prejudice, each
party paying his costs. Mr. Griffis stated
that the action had been compromised.
Nellie Douglas, convicted of robbing Har
vey Miles of 865 at Woodchopper, was sen
tenced to three years’ imprisonment in the
Colorado state penitentiary at Canyon City.
Charles Covey, found guilty of larceny,
was sentenced to three years at hard labor
at McNeil’s island. This is the young man
who came to Iditarod last winter with a
dog team alleged to have been stolen, and
took two passengers over the trail to the
coast, where he was arrested.
Kaltag Nicolai, convicted of murder in
the first degree for killing his wife, Kaltag
Anna, was sentenced to hard labor for life
at McNeil's island.
Court adjourned on August 16.
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AN AUTOMOBILE SLED
Morton Adams arrived in the city yes
terday morning on the Little Delta from
the Koyukuk country, where he has been
for the past few years. In the early days
of this camp Mr. Adams operated the gaso
line boat Thomas Flyer on the Iditarod
river.
Mr. Adams is exhibiting a beautiful model
of a sledding tractor attachment for auto
mobiles and worm-gear trucks which he
maintains will solve the*winter transporta
tion problems of Interior Alaska. The at
tachment replaces the rear wheels of the
auto and runners take the place of the
front wheels. It is patterned to some extent
after the principle of the “caterpillar” trac
tion engines, and is said by those who have
seen it to be entirely practicable. Mr. Ad
ams is endeavoring to float a company to
put the machine on the market.
TO GRANT THE BALLOT?
LONDON. Aug. 19.—Premier Asquith
predicts that the demands of the woman
suffragists will be granted before the next
general election.
POLITICAL POT SIMMERING
THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR
Politics in Interior Alaska is attracting
considerable attention at present, and the
visit of Charles A. Sulzer, the Democratic
nominee for delegate in congress, seems to
have had the effect of stirring up the poli
ticians. From personal letters received in
this city during the week the Democratic
candidate seems to have made a good im
pression wherever he has appeared, and
Democrats everywhere appear confident
of his success at the polls.
The non partisan convention recently
held in Fairbanks placed in nomination the
following legislative ticket :
For Senator D. A. Sutherland of Ruby.
For Representatives—Andrew Nerland of
Fairbanks, Sylvester Ilowell of Hot Springs,
E. B. Collins of Fairbanks and Daniel Web
ster of Koyukuk.
The citizens of Ruby evidently figure that
if their section Ls not represented in the ter
ritorial legislature it will not be their fault.
Besides the Ruby men nominated by the
Democrats and Non-partisans in the di
visional conventions at Ruby, C. K. Snow
of Ruby and J. K. Green of Long have
qualified as independent candidates for
membership in the lower house. George
W. Ledger of Rampart has likewise quali
fied.
PASSENGERS IN AUTOMOBILE
NARROWLY ESCAPE DEATH
Six men narrowly escaped death on the '
afternoon of August 14 when the Ross au- j
tomobile, bound for Chatanika from Fair- '
banks, plunged through the middle span of
the Noyes bridge, on the Ester creek trail.
The big car turned completely over, and
lay in the slough with only part of its
works visible. The bridge span was com
pletely wrecked, according to reports in the
Fairbanks n e wsp ape rs.
Those in the car were R. T. Blakely, the
driver, Sam Ivey, Mr. Strauten, Eugene
Traveler, Herb Cameron and Louis Do
maine. With the exception of Blakely, who 1
managed to get out and on top of the !
automobile as it went down, all of the men |
were submerged in tne water, me injuries i
received by the men were ."light, consisting
of a few scratches and bruises.
The automobile had nearly reached the !
farther side of the bridge when the driver
felt the structure collapsing. He put on |
all speed possible and managed to get the
front wheels on the approach on the far
side, but the span supporting the rear
wheels gave way, precipitating the vehicle
and its occupants into the slough, fourteen
feet below. Most of the men fell clear of
Vhe machine and into seven feet of water
under the bridge.
GEORGE RILEY RETURNS
FROM MARSHALL CAMP
J. E. Riley returned to the city yesterday
from Marshall, making the trip from Dike
man on board the Little Delta. He spent
but a few days in the lower Yukon camp,
but is enthusiastic about what he saw. He
says that Willow creek will produce about
three-quarters of a million dollars, and with
present methods of mining the creek will
practicably be worked out in another year.
While there is but little work being done
on other creeks than Willow, there is reason
to believe that other producers will be
found. Mr. Riley brought a quantity of
bullion for the bank.
Among the plunder brought home by
Riley were three black bear cubs, which
tie procured at Dikeman. It is presumed
that George will remain Inside this winter
and devote his time to amusing the bears.
THE YUKON BOATS
Yesterday’s river bulletin reported the
Delta at Ruby. The Sarah, which was
scheduled to leave St. Michael on the night
of the 22d, had returned to St. Michael
at last report. The Sarah was at Ruby,
up-bound, on the 24th. The Susie, bound
up river, was reported at Kotlik on the 21st.
The Schwatka passed Ruby, up-bound, on
the night of the 22d.
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RUMORS OF NEW STRIKE
Rumors of a new strike on the Ditna
have been in circulation for some time, but
as yet no details have leaked out. Jerry
Ford is said to be interested, and made the
journey to Iiikeman last week in connec
tion with the matter. No excitement has
been noticeable so far, however.
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HAVE NOT ABANDONED LAY
The Pioneer was in error last week in
stating that Messrs. McConnaughey, Duffy,
Murray and Beattie had abandoned their
lay on Mastodon creek, in the Tolstoi dis
trict. Ernie Beattie states that it is the
intention of the partners to work the claim
during the coming fall and winter.
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MINE INSPECTOR HERE
William Maloney, territorial mine inspec
tor, was an arrival on Thursday last, com
ing from the Ruby district. Mr. Maloney
is on his annual tour of inspection of the
Interior mines. He left for the creeks im
mediately.
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SALE NOT FAVORED
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 24.—The arrange
ment for the sale of the Danish West Indies
fo the United States is expected to be de
feated in the upper house of parliament.
ITALIAN STEAMSHIP SUNK
NEW YORK, Aug. 21—The Italian
steamship Stampalia, from New York to
London, has been sunk by a German sub
marine.
FATAL EXPLOSION
MONTREAL, Aug. 21.—Five persons were
killed and fourteen injured in an explosion
in a powder fsctory here yesterday.
PROSRESS OP THE WAR
ON DIFFERENT FRONTS
LONDON, Aug. 24.—The Balkan drive of the en
tente allies is now in full swing. ir.e all.es have
made gains on the center, but admit the retirement
of both wings, which are facing counter-attacks.
General Von Mackensen is directing the leutomc
forces.
The Hungarians are displaying fear of the Rou
manians, whose feverish activity in prosecuting de
fense measures has been marked as a resu.t of the
latest allied drive. The censor has prepared the
people for the worst.
Bulgarian troops are advancing toward the Greek
seaport of Kavala.
The kaiser’s hold on five fronts has been threat
ened as a result of British blows on the Somr.ie front.
The allies have gained new positions near Peronne
and taken many prisoners, but strong German as
saults have forced the British to retire. Both sides
used gas.
It is claimed that there have been further ad
vances of the British forces in the Somme district.
The German Report
BERLIN, Aug. 22.—The German and Hungarian
forces have taken the offensive on the Balkan front.
The Serbs were compelled to fall back before the
onrush. The Greek cabinet has been summoned in
conference to consider the situation.
Allies Make Important Gains
PARIS, Aug. 25. The French and British advanced lines have
completely occupied Maurepas, which brings them within two
ndks of Combles. The Germans are opposing the drive with
veteran troops.
Allies Defeated on Macedonian rront
LONDON, Aug. 25. The defeat of the entente forces along
the Strume river, on the Macedonian front, is announced by the
Bulgarian war office.
Greek Soldiers Disobey King’s Orders
ATHENS, Aug. 25. Greek soldiers are still resisting the Bul
garians, in spite of the kmg's orders. Although they have retired
they are being rapidly reinforced by vi lunteers.
Russians Preparing La Invade Bulgaria
LONDON, Aug. 2‘). The Russian? have concentrated a large
force on the Roumanian frontier to invade Bulgaria.
French Report Important Victory
PARIS, Aug. 21. The French have carried an important point
near Conibles, and have taken a quantity of munitions.
Another Naval Encounter in trie North Sea
LONDON, Aug. 21. - Two light cruisers, the Nottingham and
Falmouth, have been sunk by German submarines while the
British were searching for the German tleet, which was reported
to be nearing the English coast. One submarine was destroyed
and another was rammed, and the German tleet returned to Hell
goland upon learning that the British were out in strength.
Second Drive About to Commence
LONDON, Aug. 25. -The second drive on the western front is
about to begin. The French on the Somme are preparing to ex
tend their offensive line twenty miles south of the present line.
British Parliament Adjourns
LONDON, Aug. 25. Parliament has adjourned until October
10. The ministers express their confidence that before then fur
ther important stages of the allied offensive will have been de
veloped.
The fifth German war loan will be issued on September 4.
Two Air Raids in One Day
LONDON, Aug. 25.—German airships again raided the eas
and southeast coasts of England yesterday, making two visits in
a single day.
Airships Create Panic in London
LONDON, Aug. 25.—German airships succeeded yesterday in
getting close to London. The exploding bombs shook the city,
creating a panic. Mist obscured the raiders.
“Peace Terms Which Might Be Proposed
BERLIN, Aug. 25.—A proclamation containing peace condi
tions which might, be proposed by Germany have been published
by the Independent Peace Committee.
General News Notes or the War
BERLIN, Aug. 23. The war office claims that the Russian
offensive at Kovel, Lemberg and Koiema has been unsuccessful.
Crop prospects in the occupied portions of Poland arc reported to
be good. The nation is no longer in danger of starvation.
VIENNA, Aug. 23-The copper shortage is being felt in Aus
tria. An order has been issued to collect all domestic utensils,
those held by dealers included.
LISBON. Aug. 19.—The minister of war announces that Portu
gal will place troops in the field, and will also take an active part
in the struggle in aid of the allies.
SALONIKA, Aug. 21. -The Greek military officials have agreed
to withdraw troops from eighteen villages along the frontier.
LONDON, Aug. 23.—Premier Asquith announces that he will
not summon an extra session of parliament to discuss peace.
Seven hundred and thirty-seven British officers were killed and
more than twice as many wounded during the last seven days of
July.
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DEUTSCLHAND REACHES HOME IN SAFETY
BERLIN, Aug. 24.—The submarine merchantman Deutschland
arrived safety yesterday at the mouth of the Weser river.
Rather Premature
SEATTLE, Aug. 19.—A private telegram received here states
that the submarine Deutschland arrived safely at Bremen yester
day with a cargo of nickel and rubber from the L nitec ^ tato..
Captain Is German National Hero
LONDON, Aug. 25.—The return of the German submarine
Deutschland has been confirmed. Captain Paul Koenig, her com
mander, is being feted as a national hero. The Bremen, the sec
ond of the submarine merchantmen, left a German port a week
Preparing for Arrival of Bremen
NEW LONDON, Conn., Aug. 25. The North German line
steamship Wilhelm has arrived at her pier here, and is awaiting
the arrival of the Bremen. She will house the crew of the sub
marine while in port__
SENSATIONAL RUMOR IS QUICKLY DENIED
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.—Reports that the Japanese govern
ment, through Spanish agents, has obtained a land concession of
60,000 acres on the Atlantic seaboard is being investigated by the
government secret service.
Accuse Germans of Starting Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.—Officials of the Japanese embassy
deny emphatically that their government has secured a naval base
in Panama. They say that German agents started the report.