RUSSIAN CRISIS
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Reorganization of Army Under Way
by Provisional Government—
Committee Safety Dissolved
PETROGRAD, Sept. 20.—With the
formation of the new cabinet in Rus
sia and the election of Premier Ker
„ ensky, it is believed that 'the crisis
in Russian affairs has passed and the
Korniloff revolt quelled. The gov
ernment has turned its attention to
preparing for the constructive assem
bly which will fix Russia's form of
government, and active steps are be
inb taken to form voting boards and
elimnate all complicated machinery,
by which the voters may chose their
own delegates for the constitutional
conference, which will be held in De
cember.
Presdent Kerensky today issued a
proclamation expressng the govern
> ment’s thanks to the committee of saf
ety formed aC the time of Gen. Kor
9 niloff’s rebellion, and he asked them
to dissolve the organization, as its
functions had ceased to be necessary.
* Dry' Election in Texas
DALLAS, Tex., Sept. 20.—Dallas
county voters today were balloting
for the first time in fourteen years
on the question of whether the en
tire county should become “dry". All
precincts outside of the City of Dallas
have been “dry” twenty-five years
and the last local option election was
held in 1903.
TACK AT BRISTOL
BAY SETS RECORD
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20.—A
salmon pack of unusual size was re
ported from Bristol bay, Alaska, by
, Captain Thomeson, master of the ship
Indiana, of the Alaska Packers’ fleet,
which has reached here. Five thous
and men are southbound on twenty
nine vessels. The Indiana brought
41, 964 cases of canned salmon from
Nushagak. She is the first of the can
nery fleet to return to this port from
» the North this year.
Snowing on Trail
The local signal corps bulletin re
ports snow falling at all points on the
trail from Fairbanks to Beaver Dam,
with the mercury ranging from 20
above at McCallum to 36 above at
Salcha. It looks as if winter had set
in in earnest in the interior.
CLASSIC EVENT IS
WON BY CHEVROLET
CHICAGO, Sept. 20.—Winner of
the two events at 20 and 50 miles,
Ralph De Palma lost the 100-mlle
event, the big race of the program
at Speedway park yesterday because
he was forced to stop for a change of
tires in the sixty-eighth mile. The
race went to Louis Chevrolet, who
covered the distance in 56:29:05.
. Dave Lewis finished second and De
Palma third.
De Palma won the first two races
I after thrilling drives with Gaston
Chevrolet, a brother of Louis, and
« Dave Lewis. Gaston Chevrolet, fin
ished second in the twenty mile spin
and Lewis in the fifty. The Italian
broke the record for the local track
in both events. He negotiated the 20
miles in 11:02:07, and the fifty miles
in 28:09.
SWEDEN’S POSITION IS
LIKENED TO GREECE
LONDON, Sept. 20.—Photographs
of the king and the royal family of
Sweden, Swedish soldiers and birds
eye views of Stockholm are featured
in papers under cross page heads such
as “Sweden’s Exposures,” “Sweden
Charged wth Breach of Neutrality,”
while others carry special reviews of
the entire course of events in Sweden
snce the outbreak of the war. One
paper likens Sweden’s position to that
of Greece a few months ago, saying:
“Its queen s German.” The Graphic
* >< In an editorial says:
“We cailnot view without infinite
regret the position into which Sweden
> has been dragged by active sympa
thy of certain of her rulera towards
Germahy. The disclosures, which Were
made from Washington, shed a bril
liant light upon the dark places of
Hun diplomacy. Let us thank the Uni
ted States for penetrating the plot.”
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ROCK AND SHOTGUN
TO KILL PARMER
CLARKSVILLE* Tenn., Sept. 20.—
Abner Nicholson, a well-known farm
er, who lives near hte Montgoraery
Robertson county line, in Robertson
county was instantly ktlled last night.
Nicholson was struck above the left
ear with a heavy stone, which frac
tured his skull. He was then Chot
twice with a slngel-barrel shotgun,
one load taking effect in the right
thigh, the other in his head, neck and
breast.
Mannte Pardue, a neighbor of
Nicholson, was arrested this morning
brought to Clarksville, placed in jail
and charged with the crime.
WAN Will
PURCHASE IPS
Japanese Government Negotiating for
(Mirrliase of fourteen German
Ships Seized by China
VANCOUVER, Sept. 20.—The of
ficers of the liner Empress of Rus
sia recently arrived here, report that
Japan is negotiating with China for
the purchase of fourteen German
steamships seized by the Chinese gov
ernment, when she declared war on
Germany. The price asked by China is
five million dollars.
The dance given last night by a
number of the Valdez men for the of
ficers of the Unalga was a complete
success. About fifty people turned out
to enjoy the evening with the help
of excellent music furnished by
Reinke and Cameron. During the ev
ening punch was served. At a late
hour the guests were seated at two
long tables upon which was spread
a plentiful supper.
VICTORIA SHIR WORKERS
ASK HIGHER WAGES
VICTORIA. B. C., Sept. 20.—De
mands for increased wages ranging
from 50 to 60 cents for an eight-hour
day, according to the different classes
of labor, have been made by the ship
yard workers here to the imperial mu
nitions board. Both the Foundation
company and the Cameron Genoa Lil
ia Ship Builders, Ltd., have thrown
the reaching of a decision on the
board.
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Quince Fish arrived in the city yes
terday from Wilson’s camp at Fidalgo
Bay.
The launch Della, Capt. H. L. Rid
er, arrived In town last evening from
Landlock, Fidalgo anil Ellamar with
J. D. McDougall and Quince Fish as
passengers. Capt. Rider reports a
very stormy trip. The Della will leave
for down-sound ports again Saturday.
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COMMANDS CANADIANS.
Sir Arthur Ourri* 8aeoMdi
Qwitrtl Byrtg In FNiHo*<
The new commander of the Gaha
dlans In France, Sir Arthur Currie, baa
won hla way by hard lighting, tie
succeed* General Sir Julian Byng and
la the drat Canadian to command the
contingent.
Will Continue in War Until Alnace
liorraine is HVeed from German
Rule and Indemnity Offered
PARIS, Sept. 20.—President PaiO
iev, of the French chamber of depu
ties, addressing his confrers today
said that the policy of the new gov
ernment reaffirmed the determination
of France to continue in the war un
til the disannexatlon of Alsace-Lor
raine is secured, along with repara
tion for the war from Germany.
SLACKER ARRESTED BY
UNITED STATES MARSHAL
Marshal Brenneman today arrest
ed Wm. Thompson, a Russian, recent
ly employed at Ellamar, for failufe
to register. Mr. Thompson had refus
ed to register at the mining camp and
was preparing to leave on the steam
ship Alaska for the States when Mar
shal Brenneman’s drag net fell over
his shoulders.
MAYOR MITCHELL WINS
NEW' YORK PRIMARIES
NEW YORK. Sept. 20.—John Pur
roy, present mayor of New York, who
was the fusion candidate for the nom
ination at yesterday's primaries, klso
won the republican nomination for
nomination for the mayorality. Mr.
Mitchell is a democrat.
RADICALS WINNERS IN
ELECTION AT SLAV CAPITAL
PETROGRAD, Sept. 22.—New mu-'
nicpal elections have been held In
Petrograd, resulting in a voctory for
the radicals. The social revolution
ares and Bolsheviki inflcted a severe
defeat on the moderate socalists and
the constitutional democrats. The so
cial revolutionaries polled 182,000
votes, the Bolsheviki 17,000 and the
constitutional democrats 101,000.
The social revolutionaries elected
seventy-three munition councillors.
The Bolsheviki seventy and the con
stitutional democrats forty-four.
The Moose will give a dance in
their hall Saturday night.
^SEATTLE
Second Quota Departing for Camp
Lewis Receives Enthusiastic Ova
ton from Seattle Citizens
SEATTLE, Sept. 20.—A great mid
day parade was held here today in
honor of the 738 men composing the
Seattle and King county quota de
parting for Camp Lewis. They were
presented with great basketB of lunch
and their way was strewn with flow
ers, as they marched down second
avenue to en train.
PICKETS TAKEN AS
FAST AS THEY APPEAR
WASHINGTON, D. C„ Sept. 20.—
Militants of the National Woman’s
party made today’s procession in hon
or of men drafted for the national
army the occasion for more picketing
of the White House. Pickets began
appearing at the White House gates
in pairs, and as the police arrested
them, others took their places. The
women announced they would keep up
the battle as long as the supply of
pickets held out.
The supply of pickets kept steadily
coming to the White House gates as
fast as the police made the arrests,
and an hour before the procession
started ten had been taken in. The
women’s managers said they had enuf
pcik eosa tnnherap-pal66nta
pickets on hand to last all afternoon.
Despite the announcement that
there was an afternoon’s supply of
pickets on hand, the continued arrests
seemingly dampened the ardor of the.
volunteers and after ten had been
taken in, the picketing stopped. All
those arrested were bailed out for
trial later.
BIG SIMPS
, TAKEN OVER
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Government Orders Steamships Great
Northern and Northern Pacific
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Report to Bremerton
PORTLAND, Sept. 20.—The gov
ernment has ordered the big passen
ger steamers. Northern Pacific and
Great Northern, to be delivered at
Bremerton by the twenty-ninth of
September. The Great Northern is a
steamship of 8,255 tons, 509 feet
long, carrying a crew of 200, and with
20,000 horsepower white the Northern
Pacific is 8,255 tons burden, with the
same length and number of crew as
her sistership. These ships are the
finest on the Pacific Coast and have
been in the passenger business be
tween Portland and California ports.
KAlMER MOON TO MAKE
TERMS OK PEACE KNOWN
LONDON, Sept. 20.—Germany will
shortly be able to publish her peace
terms, according to Dr. George Mich
aelis, the German chancellor. Dr.
Michaels in an Interview, said he had
so informed the reichstag main com
mittee, and Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Copenhagen yesterday
stated.
The main committee, said Dr. Mich
aelis in the interview, had tried to
make final arrangements regarding
peace conditions, and the question of
Alsace-Lorraine, but no decision has
yet been taken. The question, how
ever, was eagerly discussed and Ger
many will seen be able to publish her
peace terms.”
GERMAN HUBS TAKE
WEEKLY TOLL VESSELS
LONDON, Sept. 20.—Twenty-nine
British vessels, eight of which were
ever 1600 tons, were sunk by German
submarines during the week ending
last night.
FIRST DAY’S DEPOSITS
EXCEED EIGHT MILLIONS
SEATTLE, Sept. 20.—The first
day’s deposits in the Seattle branch
of the federal reserve bank exceeded
$8,000,000.
CAM WILL
CALJJUT MEN
Under Conscription Act Minister of
Justice States Dominion Will
Call Out First Class
VANCOUVER, B. C.. Sept. 20 —
A telegram from the Minister.of Jus
tice at Ottawa states that it Is the in
tention of the Dominion government
to call out for service as soon as pos
sible the first class under the com
pulsory military service act.
Hearst is Improving
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20.—The
condition of William Randolph Hearst
who was reported to be seriously ill,
while visiting his ranch at San Sime
on is much better, according to mes
sage received here today.
Three mushers are due to arrive in
town from the interior today.
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Crusade Against I. W. W.
SIDNEY, N. S. W., Sept. 20.—The
authorities are continuing vigorous
ly their attempt to put an end to the
activities of the Industrial Workers
of the World. Three more members
of the society and thirty-four at Bro
ken Hill have been setenced to six
months’ imprisonment for belonging
to an unlawful association.
Commission Visits Panteon
ROME, Sept. 20.—The Red Cross
commission today visited the Pante
on, depositing wreaths on the tombs
of Victor Emmanuel and Humbert.
The members of the commission sign
ed the book containing sotte of the
most celebrated names in the world’s
history. Caribeeneers rendered mili
tary honors as they were leaving.
CHICAGO COUNCIL UPHOLDS
GOVERNOR OP ILLINOIS
CHICAGO. Sept. 20.—The Chicago
City council today in special session,
after a three-hour discussion adopt
ed a resolution commending Governor
Lowden for his stand against permit
ting pacifist agitation in Illinois and
in requesting the state's chief execu
tive to prevent the holding of any
meeting n the future' whch may be
inimical to public safety or disloyal
or treasonable to the United States.
The resolution, which was presented
by Alderman Tolman, was amended
before being adopted by a vote of 42
to 6. The council then adjourned.
SAYS Wli NEED
m VESSEL
Vice-Chairman of Shipping Board
Tells Business Men Government
Will Take Every Vessel
ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 20.—With
in six months the demands of the
American army will require that the
government take over every merchant
vessel, coastwise and others to the
over seas service, R. B. Stevens, vice
chairman of the United States ship
ping board today told the War Con
vention of American busness men.
Mr. Stevens stated that the govern
ment’s need for ships was immediate
and imperative, and that every ves
sel would be commandeered if ne
cessary to carry on the prosecution of
the war.
AVIATORS KILLED
New York World Published Story that
Wires to Airplane were Filed
Nearly in Twain
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20.—The New!
York World today published a story!
to the effect that nine Canadian avi-|
ators were killed a few days ago at
Camp Borden thru the work of Ger
man spies, who filed the control wires
of their machines so they would give
way when in the air. The World
claims to have direct proof that the
story is true.
Jack Carroll is in town from Ella
mar, where he .has been employed the
past few months. Mr. Carroll, who is
an old Alaskan, with all an Alaskan's
faith in the country, is preparing to
take a trip to the States for the win
ter, the first in several years.
ACCUSED BY MISS RANKIN.
Woman Reproaentativa Criticiaoa
John D. Ryan, Oopper Magnate.
Standing* op before the house of rep
reeentatives, MUs Jeannette Rankin,
tbs first woman representative In the
United States, made a speech In which
the attacked the copper men for min
Ms er uditions In Montana and Arizona,
fee Matted John D. Bfeh for *och el
the recent labor trouble.
sim sold
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Big 3000 Ton Vessel Purchased for
I'rench Interest* at Highest
Price Ever Paid
BELLINGHAM. Wash.. Sept. 20.—
The Pacific American Fisheries Com
pany sold their new three thousand
ton steamship Rosewood, recently
launched from the ship yards here,
to French interests at the price de
clared to be the highest ever paid for
a wooden vessel of her size. The sale
was consummated through the Arm
of Thorndyke & Trenholme of Seat
tle. The same interests are negotiat
ing for other vessels to be built by the
PaciHc American Fisheries Company.
! STANDARD LOAF OF
BREAD CONSIDERED
WASHINGTON. D. C\, Sept. 20 —
A standard loaf at a uniform price
(everywhere was discussed today be
' tween the food administration and
| representatives of the Master Bakers’
, association. Many of the bakers feel
! that inasmuch as the government has
■ set the price of wheat whch will de
termine the price of Auor, the time
j is ripe for standardizing the loaf of
j bread.
MAY BAR GERMAN
PRINTED NEWSPAPERS
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WASHINGTON. I). C\, Sept. 20.—
I Exclusion from mails of certain in
fluential German language newspap
ers printed in various sections of the
I United States is under consideration
fly the postoffice department as a part
of the government's determination
to prevent circulation of anti-war pro
paganda.
British Casualties
LONDON, Sept. 4.—British casu
alties reported in the last week are
15,614. They are divided as follows:
Killed or died of wounds: Officers,
364: men 3,880. Wounded or miss
ing: Officers 846; men, 10.524.
Grants Woman Suffrage
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 20.—The leg
islature of Guanajuato has granted
woman suffrage with tlie restrictions
that voters must be able to read and
wTite and also must be self support
ing.
Norwegian Ship Losses Heavy
LONDON, Sept. 20.—According to
Norwegian advces twenty-four Nor
wegian merchant ships, with an ag
gregate tonnage of more than 41,000,
were lost in August. Twenty-three
seamen were killed and five are miss
ing.
Notice to Moose Members
All members are urged to be pres
ent at the meeting of the order to
night. Nomination of officers and
other important business will take
place.
P. E. PETERSON.
Keeper of the Wa Wa
JAPANESE TEACHER
TO BE DEPORTED
SEATTLE. Sept. 20—United States
District Judge Neterer yesterday fil
ed a decision holding that a school
teacher is not a member of a recog
nized learned profession, and, if a
foreigner, may be excluded from this
country under the immigration laws.
According to federal officials in Se
attle, the decision will have a sweep
ing effect upon the practice of im
porting teachers front foreign coun
tries for employment in American
schools. Many such teachers have been
brought to the United States to teach
foreign languages to native born
American children of foreign parent
age.
Judge Neterer’s decision was ren
dered in the case of Kikuyi Inouye. a
Japanese school teacher, who some
time ago was held up by the immigra
tion authorities at Seattle and detain
ed at the United States detention sta
tion. Through his attorney, the Jap
anese appealed his case to the sec
retary of labor, but the latter affirmed
the decision of the Seattle officials.
Inouye's delease wan then soubht la
the Seattle court on * petition for a
writ of habeas corpus. With the de
nial of this petition by Judge Neterer,
the Japanese now will be deported.