One DOT.LAU Pek Month. IPITAttOD, ALASKA. SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 3, 1914._Two Bits Per Copy
WASHINGTON. Sept. 2t> The Alaska
c:>.'il lands leasing bill passed the senate this
It ienoon.
The hill now goes to the conference com
mittee of the senate and house.
House Conferrees Appointed
1mpresentatives Ferris, Graham and Leti
r>»ot have been appointed by the speaker
members of the conference committee
< n the Alaska coal lands leasing bill.
Congress to Adjourn Next Saturday
1; -e as semi officially announced today
t}i;:; congress would adjourn October 10 and
nu. •einble November 11.
Senate Conferrees
WASHINGTON. Oct. 1. Senators Myers
of Mi a- ua. I'd iman of Nevada and Smoot
, i l iaii have hern mimed as conlerrees on
the part of the senate oil the Alaska coal
lands lea ing bill, which has recently passed
the .-enate.
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Battleships for Vera Cruz
V. AMIl\('.TON. ' .; i 2d. Secretary
I ):uiit i- .f the navy department this morn
mg i.rdeivd the battleships Rhode Bland
and Minnesota to proceed at once to the
I i rt of \’cra Cruz.
Military Men Would Mediate
SAX ANTONIO. Tex.. Sept. 20. Fr..m
Mexican advices received in this city within
th. past few hours it is Famed that a com
im.-M in composed of officers of the consti
liiuoualist army have planned to mediate
the differences between Generals Villa and
Carranza.
To Suppress Uprisings
VERA CRCZ. .'•apt. 20. Constitutionalist
troops have bean sent from this city toward
the north to be in readiness to check any
revolutionary movement which may develop
under the leadership of Iligenio Aguilar.
Cutting Telegraph Wires
■WASHINGTON. Sept. 20. Brigadier
(dm mi Bliss, commander of the Depart
i! (i,. i f the Gulf. ha> informed the war de
panim.it that the telegraph lines have been
cut south of Imp-do. Eagle Pass and Juarez.
Carranza Must Fight
CIIHICAHlA. Mex.. Sept. 20. General
Villa announced today that General Car
ranza line', tight. Vida has an army of
•4U.000 adv ancing on Toireon.
I; i- reported in this city that Villa has
kill'd General OBmgon.
“Nothing to Mediate”
JCARIN'. Mex.. Sep1. 20. General Villa
has turned down the offer of the officers of
the ci n.-iitutiomdi'T armv to mediate the
differences between himself and General Car
ranza.
Bloody Battle Reported
WACO. Tex., Sep1.. 2v A bloody battle
occurred yesterday between Mexican factions
at a point between Santa Barbara and
Santa Cruz, and two hundred were left on
the field.
Villa W'ants Calderon
MEXICO CITY. Sept. 29. General Villa
has asked General Carranza to resign the
provisional presidency of Mexico in favor of
Fernando Calderon. The trouble between the
factions will be settled in a conference which
will be in session from October 1 to 5.
Villa Not a Candidate
WASHINGTON. Sept. -’9. In a com
munication teeeived at the state depart
ment, General Villa announces that he is
not and will not be a candidate for the
presidency of Mexico.
Zapata Doesn't Want United States Troops
General Fred Funston, commander of the
American troops at Vera Cruz, reports to
the war department that General Zapata
does not want the American soldiers to re
main in that city.
Carranza May Stef) Down
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30.—It is generally
believed in this city by those who are keep
ing close watch on the Mexican situation
that General Carranza will quit the provi
sional presidency, as it is his earnest desire
to avoid further bloodshed.
Carranza to Step Down
Advices were received at the war depart
ment this morning that General Carranza
would resign the provisional presidency of
Mexico today.
To Discourage Filibusters
LAREDO, Tex., Oct. 1. The interna
tional bridge across the Rio Grande at this
point is now being guarded by United
States troops to prevent filibustering by
Mexicans.
BRAVES AND ATHLETICS
TO BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 30.—The first
two games of the 1914 world’s champion
ship series of baseball games between the
Philadelphia Athletics of the American
league and the Boston Braves of the N a
tional league will be played in this city
October 9 and 10. The third and fourth
games of the series will be played at Boston,
October 12 and 13.
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can feel may be soothed by the marvelous
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THE CROSBY MASSAGE AND BATH
PARLORS
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T0K10, Oct. 2.—Kiaochou is being bombarded by both
the British and Japanese fleets. Airships are also dropping
bombs over the city. The German forts are pouring a
merciless fire into the Japanese land forces.
British Adopt German Methods
LONDON, Oct. 2.—The British are laying mines in cer
tain areas as a counter-stroke to (he German procedure.
The Germans are bombarding Antwerp day and night.
Situation Satisfactory to Germany
BERLIN, Oct. 2.—It is admitted here that the German
navy is playing a waiting game, file situation m France
I is said lo be satisfactory. The attempt of the allies to
! break the German lines has proved futile.
German Right Wing Reinforced
PARIS, Oct. 2.—The right wing of the German army
has been reinforced along the Aisne and Oise, and the
fierce fighting continues.
American Consul Has Narrow Escape
The American consulate at Rbeims has been destroyed
by German guns, and Ambassador B- haA bed a narrow
escape from death.
ROME, Oct. 2.—Reports from various places tell of the
kaiser’s movements.
Significant Orders
Bulgarian army officers in Italy have been ordered to
return home.
Tarnow Captured by Russians
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 2.—The Germans have re
treated from the provinces of Suwalk and Len]a. The
bombardment of Oszlets has failed.
The report that Tarnow was captured last Wednesday
by the Russians has been confirmed.
German Line of Communication Threatened
l’.-VRIS. Sept. -'b. Tlit’ allies have compelled the Germans to retreat
ta a I sill. 11 near Si. Quentin, an important point on the line of com
munication towards the frontier of Belgium. The German center is al o
weakening. Troop- have been sent to meet, the Russians near Terguier.
Authorities refuse to disrlo.se the real position of the lighting.
Effort to Isolate German Right
l.GNDOX. Sept. 2ti. Fresh British soldiers have been landed at. Ostend
tl) j ,in the new French army. The allies depend upon this army to com
pete the isolation of the Germans’ right, news of which is hourly expected
at the war office.
Man Concerned in Initial Tragedy of War Is Killed
Major Tanuvitch. the Servian officer accused by the Austrians of sup
plying the pi-tol which was used by the assassin of Archduke Ferdinand
and his wife, has been killed in action.
Fighting on French Territory Continues
LONDON. Sep-:. 20. The allies are striking the German right wing
northwest of Novon. The Germans are hurling themselves against the
F'rench line between Verdun and Toul.
Gormans Garrison Austrian Fortress
Advices have been received here to the effect that the Germans arc
garrisoning the Austrian fortress of Cracow. More Germans are coming,
and ii is expected the Russians will attack the city.
To Descend on Russians by Baltic
All travel from Berlin to the Baltic sea lias been halted, and experts
believe the Germans plan a descent on the Russians by way of the Baltic.
British War Gffice Silent
LONDON, Sept. 2ti. The war office is silent today. Ii is believed that
great losses occurred in yesterday's lighting.
Naval Engagement Expected
BERLIN. Sept. 2ti. The kai.-ir's right has driven the allies back ten
miles ; long the River Oise. The allies have been reinforced and directed
vi. lent assaults on the German positions, but failed to regain ground on
the Meuse. It is asserted that the Germans continue to advance and the
allies to retreat.
Fiercest Fighting of the War
PARIS. Sept- 2G. The fighting along the River Oise has been the
fiercest of the war. The Germans desperately shelled the allies, and the
latter were driven back. Reinforcements reached the allies and the Ger
mans Were forced back to their original positions. A slight gain by th
allies' left wing is reported.
Canadians Will Soon Move
OTTAWA. Sept. 2Ge The Canadian army is expected to be sent to
Europe immediately.
German Reserves Killed in Ambush
BASEL, Sept. 20. -The annihilation bv French troops of thousands
,,f German reserves i- reported from Altkirch. The latter were en route
to the front in armored trains when ambushed.
Typhoid Prevalent
LONDON. Sept. 28.—Wireless official information this afternoon is to
the effect that the allies gained nothing decisive over the Germans in
yesterday's fighting. It is reported that typhoid is prevalent among the
troops.
Russians in Fierce Engagements
The czar's soldiers are carrying on tierce engagements along the entire
News of Austrian Retreat
WASHINGTON. Sept. 28. News received here is that the Austrians
! to the south of Premzyl are retreating toward the west.
Germans Are Encouraged
BERLIN, Sept. 28 The war officials are optimistic concerning the
situation in France. They assert the allies show signs of weakening.
A Russian Prediction
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 28. It is predicted here that the Russians
will enter Berlin by January 1. The German forces are concentrating
along the Warta river to head off the expected attack on Posen and Bres
lau, m Galicia. Troops have reached Tarnow.
Trainloads of German Dead
ANTWERP. Sept. 28. It is reported that the Germans, unable to
bury their dead in France, are shipping them to the rear by trainbads to
avoid epidemic.
Hand-to-Hand Encounters in Alsace
PARIS. Sept. 2S. —A tierce battle with bayonets is reported from upper
. Al.-ace. The Germans before St. Quentin are intrenched behind barbed
wire fortifications.
German Bombs for Paris
PARIS. Sept. 28.—German aero[ lanes succeeded in dropping four
bombs in this city yesterday. One of them killed one man, while the
I others caused no damage.
Japanese Success at Tsingtau
TOKIO. Sept. 28.—After a light lasting fourteen hours, the Japanese
j have defeated the Germans on the outskirts of Tsingtau.
Famous Prussian Guards Defeated
LONDON, Sept. 28. -The German armies have been hurled against the
! allies' entire front, which continues to make progress. The left wmg won
a victory over the famous Prussian Guards. The German center shows a
gain in the Wouvre district.
The Kaiser Got Wet
The kaiser has contracted inflammation of the lungs from falling in
a trench filled with water.
Russians Capture a City
The Russians have crossed the Carpathian range and captured Uziok.
Emperor William in Command
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept, 28.—It is reported here that the kaiser is
commanding the forces in East Prussia.
German Casualty List
BERLIN. Sept. 2S. The casualty 1:4 of the German army is reported
as 114,580 dead, wounded and missing.
Canadian Pacific Helps to Relieve Distress
MONTREAL. Sept. 29.- -Six thousand men have been hired by the
Canadian Pacific Railway Company to relieve the distress brought on by
the war.
Germans Gradually Retreating
PARIS, Sept. 29.— The Germans ate gradually being pushed north,
and the fighting is terrific.
Russian Banks Relieve Distress
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 29. Hall a million roubles have been given
to the government by local banks to rebfvo distress among the fam-lies of
soldiers at the front.
Friction Reported Between British and French
LONDON, Sept. 29. l'he speedy defeat of the Germans in north
eastern France is predicted. Rumors are current that there is serious fric
tion between the British and French generals.
Cost cf War to Germany
The war is costing Germany §5,00,1,000 daily, according to advices re
ceived here.
Winter Takes a Hand in the War
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 29.— With the first storm of winter in prog
ress. a cold, drenching rain with sleet fid.ing, and the Germans and allies
with only a few yards between them, advices are to the effect that a tre
mendous battle is about to begin between the Germans and Russians near
Lyck, which will probably last several Cays.
Hated to Part With Real Money
OSTEND, Sept. 30. Burgomaster Max (f Bni-sels has been locked in
jail because he insisted on paying the German war tax of §4.(100,000 in
bonds instead of coin.
Germans Planning Siege of Antwerp
ROTTERDAM. Sep'. Activity along the Belgian frontier indi
cates that the Germans are planning the siege of Antwerp. One hundred
and fifty thousand sol,Tiers have been massed at n-r the border. They
were brought from Kiel and Hamburg.
No Decisive Advantage
BERLIN. Sept. 30. Inf-rma'.i n received heie is that the fighting
H-l -ng the German front is general. The French war office makes the
announcement that :.t no place is any decisive advantage shown, and the
(lent ,,:i forces are gaining a! mg the Meuse.
Bomb; and Pestilence
LONDON. Fopt. 30. Advices from Deynre are to the effect that four
German bombs have been dropped tbs:,' from dirigibles inflicting much
damage. Frightful pestilence mce ant to war is causing military men
alarm. H s; itai bases are showing grt it activity.
Battie Is On at Tarnow
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 30. -A -attic between the Russians and
Germans is raging at Tarnow.
Frightful Casualties in Battle of the Aisne
PARIS, Sept. 30. The German att: k on the allies’ left has been re
pitlsed. The French forces arc gaining near the Meu-e. Elsewhere the
changes are slight. The casualties at the ba'.le of the Aisne. includin';
ki led. wounded and missing, were: Allies, 100,000; German, 80,000.
German Right Broken and Retreating
LONDON. Sept. 30.—The German right has been entirely broken and
is being pursued by the allies. The Germans are retreating on Somme. It
is officially stated that Peronne has been recaptured.
Colcnel of Famous Regiment a Prisoner
Colcnel W. E. Gordon of the Gordon Highlanders is reported to be
held a prisoner hi Germany. According to advices given out here, the
British and Gem mi governments have begun the interchange of prisoners
of war.
Mews of Disaster to German Right Confirmed
PARIS, Sept. 30—.The news is confirmed that the German lines are
breaking in several places in Belgium.
It is also reported here that the Servians have retaken Semlin.
Socialist Newspaper Suppressed in Berlin
BERLIN, Sept. 30.—The total suppr. -ion of the Vorwaerts, the Ger
I man Socialist newspaper, is announced.
Chinese Take a Hand >
FEKIN, Sept. 30.—The Chinese troops have destroyed the Tayhu
river bridge, which was directly in the path of the Japanese in their ad
vance on Kaiochau.
Closing In on German Garrison
TOKIO, Sept. 30 The German forces have been driven behind the
main defenses at Kaiochau,
German Right Wing Retreating
LONDON, Sept. 30. —The German right wing is retreating for the
fortified positions between the River Aisne and Somme. rIhe allies have
j cut the German lines of communication, placing Von Kluk’s army in dan
| ger. There is heavy fighting on the left wing, and the allies are holding
their own.
Rhcims Again Bombarded
THE HAGUE. Sept. 30.—Rheims was deserted today by its inhabit
ants. The Germans bombarded the city all days yesterday and last night,
and the city is wrecked.
Burgomaster Gets Cold Feet
BRUSSELS, Sept. 30.—Burgomaster Max has been released from jail,
having paid the German war tax in coin.
Ambassador Page Effects Exchange of Prisoners
LONDON, Sept. 30.—The British and Germans have begun the ex
change of prisoners through American Ambassador Page. Neutral trawl
ers have been forbidden the east coast of England.
German Fleet Equipped With Latest Guns
COPENHAGEN, Sept. 30.- Germany is installing the latest Krupp
guns in its entire naval fleet at Kiel. The fleet is now considered ready
to fight.
Germans Driven Back From Antwerp
LONDON, Sept. 30.—The Belgians are reported to be beating the Ger
mans back near Antwerp.
Italy Enters Protest
ROME, Sent. 30. The Italian government has protested against the
pi"'-’".'- "f Austrian mines in the Adriatic sea. and demands a discontinu
ance of the practice.
Kaiser Wants Antwerp for Base for Zeppelin Raids
ANTWERP, Sept. 30.—A long range German bombardment is in prog
ress. The kaiser is reported to be determined to capture the city. It is
wanted as a temporary base for Zeppelin and aeroplane raids upon the
British islands. Many citizens are fleeing.
Berlin Says Right Wing Is Still Intact
BERLIN, Sept. 30- The right wing of the German army in Trance is
still intact, although ihe allies a sort that it has been repulsed. The Ger
mans are gaining along the Meuse.
Czar Repulsed in Poland
The czar's soldiers hare been repulsed in Russian Poland and the Ger
mans are advancing.
French Advance Renewed
The French advances in the vicinity of Verdun and Toulon have been
renewed.
Germans Repulsed With Fleavy Losses
PARIS. Sept. 30. The German', in a savage attack at Tracylemont.
were rep:ti ed'with heavy I- ses. In the Woever district the fighting has
been severe, and the allies have gained on the left banks of the Aisne and
Oise.
British Reinforcements Responsible for Victory
PARIS, Ocl. 1. General Balliem claims a sweeping victory for the
ell-os. due to the arrival of British reinforcements. It is understood Thai
both British territorials and Indian troops were engaged in the action.
The losses of the allies and the Germans are so high that they have been
withheld temporarily. Many French regiments were annihilated.
The alls'-- expect to enter the Aisne river valley, which will be cleared
of Germans Sunday morning.
More Fighting Around Mulhausen
BERLIN, Oct. 1. The French are attacking the forts near Mulhausen.
and the Germans are holding their lines.
The Belgian lowiauds are reported to be flooded.
TOKR1. Oct. 1. A severe engagement is reported from Kiaochau. The
German warships bombarded the Japanese positions near Tsingtau, and
German aeroplanes assisted.
It is unofficially reported that a German cruiser sunk a Japanese tor
pedo boat destroyer.
Germans Preparing to Use Big Guns on Antwerp
ANTWERP, Oct. 1. The bombardment of this city has been resumed.
Belgian aviator's report that the Germans are constructing concrete bases,
evidently for siege guns from Termonde. The Belgians are retreating be
fore superior numbers of Germans.
Unfortified Town Razed by Germans
LONDON, Oct. 1. Thousands of expert railroad men are wanted for
the French roads.
The unfortified town of Albert, near Amiens, has been razed by the
Germans after a murderous battle.
Germans Preparing to Evacuate France
LONDON, Oct. 1.—Dispatches indicate that preparations are being
made by the Germans for their retreat from France. l ive heavy bridges
across the Meuse river between Ghent and Namur have been completed.
Situation Unchanged
PARIS. Oct. 1.—Hard fighting commenced last night continues along
the 150-mile front from the Somme to the Meuse. The situation is un
changed.
Tells of Russian Defeats
BERLIN. Oct. 1.—Official announcement is made that the Russians
have been defeated in both Austria and Prussia.
Russians Will Invest Cracow
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 1. The Russian forces are nearing Cracow,
which they will invest, and then march into Silesia.
French Recapture St. Michael
LONDON. Sept. 30.—The French have recaptured St. Michael, and
. the crown prince of Bavaria has been taken prisoner.
Disaster to Austrian Army
The Austrian army, fleeing from the Russians, has been surrounded
near Dauklo and defeated. All food and ammunition being conveyed back
j to Austria has fallen into Russian hands.
Germans Reported to Be in Retreat
I ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. X.—The Germans are reported to be in full
I retreat in the Suwalk region. A serious battle is raging on the Niemen
I river.
Germans Sustain Heavy Losses
ANTWERP, Oct. 1—The failure of the German attempts to storm
the fortress of Liezel and the outer defenses of Breednock is announced.
: The kaiser’s troops lost heavily.
Another Italian Vessel Sunk
ROME, Oct. 1.—A rumor is current that an Italian torpedo boat has
' been sunk by a mine off Coniacchio and the crew lost.
—
Jerry Baker, the old-time trapper and
prospector, left for his winter quarters on
the Innoko on Tuesday last.
Charles Ross, president of the Miners and
Merchants bank, was a passenger for the
■ Outside last Sunday. He will spend the
| winter in Seattle, as usual.
A1 Walsh, the operator from the head oi
! Flat creek, was a visitor to the city last
[ Saturday night.
F. C. H. Spencer, one of the old-timers oi
the Innoko diggings, arrived in Iditarod Iasi
Wednesday, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs.
Waechter. Mr. Spencer is heavily interested
in mining ground on Gains creek.
Harry Lawrence, factor for the Northern
Commercial Company at Takotna station,
arrived in the city last Monday to make a
short visit with his family, who arrived
from Dawson last week. Mr. Lawrence
starts on his return trip this morning, but
will leave the family here until sledding
got3 good. Although Mr. Lawrence has
been a resident of the Kuskokwi .1 valley
only a few weeks, he is already a good
booster for that part of Alaska.
Sam’l Applebaum, Iditarod’s energetic
grocer, was made happy this week when
the good ship Yentna (Captain Larson) hove
in sight a few days ago with a cargo of
twenty five tons>—?. portion of his fall ship
ment—of high-class goods. He has been
busy since that time getting his stock in
warehouses, and is now ready to outfit all
comers,
M. R. Geise of the Yukon Gobi Company’s
office force was a visitor in the city last
Wednesday.
The first ice of the fall season was noticed
floating by the city last Wednesday morn
ing (September 30).
HEAD OF MAIL ORDER HOUSE
SUCCUMBS IN CHICAGO
CHICAGO. Sept. 30.—R. Q. Sears,
founder of the mail-order mercantile estab
lishment of Sears, Roebuck & Co., died this
morning at his home near this city.
JAPANESE ARRESTED ON
CHARGES OF ESPIONAGE
LONDON, Aug. 19.—Eighty Japanese
students who arrived in England today from
Germany say some of their compatriots were
arrested, charged with espionage.
Those arriving here declare they experi
enced considerable discomfort, and all of
them lost their baggage.
Before Great Britain declared war on
Germany, the students say, the idea pre
vailed in Germany that Japan would at
tack Russia, and the Japanese were well
treated; but when it became clear that
Japan, as Great Britain’s ally, would not do
so, the attitude of the people toward the
Japanese underwent a marked change.
Assessment Work Blanks at Pioneer.
MEMBERS OF CABINET
TO TAKE PART IN CANVASS
WASHINGTON,-Oct. 1—It is reported
today that several members of President
Wilson’s cabinet will do considerable cam
paigning during the present month, in order
to secure Democratic success at the election
on November 3.
WILL NOT TAX GASOLINE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.—The proposal
to place a tax on gasoline, as an emergency
revenue measure, has been dropped.
If you are going Outside for the winter
you cannot do better than subscribe for
The Pioneer and keep in touch with what
[is going on here.
WASHINGTON, Oct. I .—Secre
tary of the Treasury McAdoo yes
terday ordered the withdrawal of
more than $3,090,000 in com from
three national banks which has
been hoarded by those institutions
in violation of the new currency
law. Ihe secretary, it is reported,
“has his eye on” several other
banking houses that are suspected
of the same wrongdoing, and they
also may be compelled to disgorge.
The names of the three offending
banks have not been made public.
NEW YORK. Sept. 20. At the state
wide primary elections held last Tuesday
Governor Martin 11. Glyr.n revived th"
Democratic nomination for governor. Dis
trict Attorney Whitman was nominated by
the Republicans for the governorship. For
mer Governor William Sulzer and Fred
Davenport are running neck and neck for
the Progressive nomination, and it will re
quire the official count to decide the con
*--* . TV (Laruld the. America?' min
ister to Germany, defeated Trarikitn !>.
Roosevelt, the assistant secretary of the
navy, for the Democratic nomination for
United St at s senator.
CATHOLICS ASK PRESIDENT
TO STOP MEXICAN OUTRAGES
BALTIMORE, Sept. 30. At the annual
meeting of the Federal Catholic Associatinn.
which has been in session in this city tin
week, this morning a resolution was adopted
urging Prc.-ident W ilson to put a >toj' t" tL •
outrages in Mexico.
Cardinal Gibbons, who has just returned
from the meeting of the sacred college at
Rome, today reviewed a parade of more
than 30.000 C at hdicsx
PRESIDENT DOES NOT WISH
INDORSEMENT OF CANDIDACY
V\ ASIIINGTON. Sept id). PrcddcM Wil
gon has written a letter to the Democrats
of New Jer-'ey declining t- have them in
dors< his nrli iac; for i ec< nd t( rm is
President it 'he I'n.ed St up#.
ALL BOATS LOOK ALIKE
TO THE BRITISH NAVY
WASHINGTON, On i. The state d.’
partment tui ay received, advie-.# that Kng
land claim# the right to seize .American bot
tom# when the freight of the vessel# is con
signed to Germany and Austria.
MANUEL WIIL VISIT
HIS BOYHOOD HOME
Manuel Gularte. Iditarod’s pioneer liquor
dealer, and an Alask n for nearly twenty
years, expects to leave on E l J. I hi s launcn
Pioneer next week for Sr. Michael te connect
with a steamer for the State-. It i- Mr.
Gularte's intention, if European war cvndi
tirns permit, to pay a 1 nc 7c1 > 111 i - - ! x'isi t
to his* cld home in the Azores i.-land to
see his aged parents, whom h • ha.- n -r
seen for more than twenty-live yar- \fter
remaining amid the scenes rf his 1) ; !. *-!
days and attending to varioi:* busiiv - »r
rands in several cities of the States. Mam l
expects to return to Tditarod early next
spring over the Seward trail.
COURT MARTIAL ACQUITS
GUARDSMEN OF LUDLOW
DENVER. Colo.. Sent. 14. The court
martial which was called to try twenty-two
officers and men of the national guard con
nected with the Ludlow battle with strik
ing miners has acquitted the officers and
men.
It was charged that the militia wantonly
slaughtered women and children and set
fire to their homes.
KAISER SHARES HARD LIFE
LONDON. Aug. 15. The German emper
or’s war train is described bv a refugee just
escaped from Germany. The train is in
tended for the use of the emnernr and his
war staff, and consists of dining, council
and sleeping saloon cars, added to which
are well fitted boxes f r his majesty’s
chargers and his motor car.
The train carries expert telegraphers and
is preceded and followed by armored trains.
Among the equipment is a small, simple
tent which is to be pitched on the field
whenever the emperor deems it expedient
to share the hard, simple life of his troops.
PROSPECTOR FRACTION CASE
DECIDED AGAINST ADAMS
Attorney E. M. Stanton received a tele
gram last week from Fairbanks announcing
that Judge Fuller had rendered a decision in
the ease of Pam C. Adams versus the Yukon
Gold Company, inv< Iving title to a disputed
fraction in the Prospector claim, adversely
to Adams.
Mrs. Dickson, who recently took over
the management of the Snyder house, at
Flat City, was in the city a counle of days
this week on a shopping expedition
I