POLES FIGHTING AGAINST POLES
BASLE, Sept. 25.—In the present war Polish soldiers
are fighting with Russia, Germany and Austria. Most of
the East Prussian forces on the German side in the be
gining of the war were Poles as East Prussia is really pat t
of old Poland. In Russian Poland the Poles are in the
Russian army and the same holds good in Austrian Ga
licia part of which was once part of the ancient I olish
kingdom. The offer of the czar to give Poland autonomy
is supposed to mean that it Germany and Austiia aie de
feated divided Poland will again be reunited and all Poles,
whether thev are subjects of Russia, Germany or Austria,
will again become a distinct nation under the suzerainty
of the czar.
FIGHTING IN AFRICA
NEW YORK. Sept. 25.—Reports have arrived here to
the effect that some severe fighting has occurred between
the Germans and the British in Africa. It was reported
some time ago that the Germans had invaded Cape Colony
from German Southwest Africa and were trying to stir
up trouble between the Boers and the British. Some
skirmishes are said to have taken place but the news from
that part of the world is very meager. Germans are also
said to have made other raids in places where British and
German territories are contiguous but the result has not
been important. By taking into account the naval fights
off the American coast and the participation by Canada
in the war it can be said that the war has now extended
to all the great continents. Europe, Asia. Africa, America
and Australasia.
BELGIANS AGAIN FIGHTING
AMSTERDAM. Sept. 24.—Heavy fighting is now pro
ceeding at several points south of Antwerp. At one point
the Belgians have defeated a force of two thousand Ger
mans many of whom were killed, wounded and taken
prisoners. The Belgian forces engaged are supposed to be
part of the garrison of Antwerp which is now keeping the
enemv in the northern part of Belgium very busy. Great
forces of Germans are believed to be still camped around
Brussels. Some stories have been published to the effect
that the citv of Louvain has not been entirely destroyed
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as reported. The damage to the cathedral of Rheims is
also not as great as to prevent its restoration, with, how
ever, great expense.
ALSACE OPERATIONS SUSPENDED
LUCERNE, Switzerland, Sept. 25.—The operations in
Upper Alsace have suspended because of the severe cli
matic conditions now prevailing. The valleys are flooded
and the mountains are snowbound to such an extent that
the movement of troops through them would be a matter
of supreme difficulty. “The Blue Alsatian Mountains”
have become great peaks of w’hite but the softness of the
weather in the lower levels has caused the snow to melt
quickly and come down to the valleys in great floods that
would make the crossing of the rivers in face of a hostile
army almost impossible. Both sides will now probably
rest on their arms there but the lull is expected to enable
the Germans to send more re-inforcements to France.
DISEASE AND RAIN HAMPER TROOPS
LONDON, Sept. 25.—Disease has broken out to such
an extent in the armies in France and the rains continue
so violently that operations are seriously interrupted. The
frightful weather and the exposure of the men to it has
created a very sad condition. It is feared that a continu
ation of the rains will bring about an appalling amount of
disease that will be far more disastrous than the actual
fighting to human life. Never have men been exposed to
worse climatic conditions. All night long they have fought
some times when they stood in the chilling water in the
trenches and the rain soaked their bodies so that they
shivered while they tried to pull the triggers. Morning
brought no relief and the wretched troops have been com
pelled to throw themselves on the sodden ground to snatch
miserable moments of rest without sleep.
RUSSIANS ALSO DELAYED
The same climatic conditions are reported from the
scene of the war between the Russians and the Austrians.
Rains and floods are delaying the pursuit of the retreat
ing Austrians and it seems as if the weather god had them
in his care. The rivers over which the Russians are com
pelled to pass while the Austrian rear guard fights from
the opposite banks are flooded and the task of making the
crossings has been rendered difficult and dangerous. The
Austrians have no enemy opposing them as they cross and
in all cases they leave behind strong covering forces to dis
pute the crossing by the pursuing Russians. In this way
the Russians are met with terrific obstacles.
MONTENEGRINS CAPTURE CITY
CETTINJE, Montenegro, Sept 24.—The Montenegrin
forces have captured the town of Montak which controls
the only railroad in southern Herzegovina. This town is
situated several miles from the Montenegrin territory.
The Austrian seaport of Cattaro is now entirely iso
lated by the allied forces. It is blockaded by the allied
fleets from the sea side and the railroad serving it is now
in the hands of the allied land forces. The siege has been
going on for a considerable time but the total investment
of the place has only been just effected. From this time
forward no peace will be given to the defenders and the
bombardment from the ships and Mount Lovchen will be
continuous until the garrison is forced to capitulate.
BRITISH BEGIN TO
DRAW COLOR LINE
LONDON, Sept. 23.—The growing
prejudice in England against “color”
has been a subject of newspaper
comment of late in the London press.
A typical letter of the kind comes
from a writer, who says:
“Among the men who poured into
the smoking room of a city restaurant
was a faultlessly dressed negro of,
distinguished appearance. He took a :
seat at a table, which would accom
modate four persons. All the other
tables in the room were quickly filled;
and there was not an inch of space
to spare—except at the negro's table, j
Rather than sit at it in his company,
patrons went out again. Even the
waitresses ignored the dusky one. It
was fully twenty minutes before he
was served, and then only in response
to almost pathetic appeals.
“Can it be”, asks the writer, “that
the American color prejudice is creep
ing into our midst?”
ALL OPPOSED TO
ASSESSMENT BILL
Frank Youngs say that all the peo
ple he has met with around the river
country are opposed to the bill recent
ly introduced in congress for the ex
emption from assessment work. Gov
ernor Strong, as could be seen from I
the Alaska News column, has ex- j
pressed himself as very strongly op-1
posed to the bill and, judging by the j
accounts from all parts of the ter
ritory, the bill will never become law
if the wishes of the people of the ter
ritory are taken into account.
Charles Schultz has been spending
a few days in the city on business.
A deal is said to have been made
by which the Adolph Young property (
on Lynx creek was purchased by oth
er parties.
BOMBARD RHEIMS AGAIN
BORDEAUX, Sept. 25.—The Germans have resumed
the bombardment of the cathedral of Rheims again and
the magnificent structure is almost certain to be reduced
to ruins. No reason is known for the bombardment of the
edifice but it is assumed that Germany will claim that the
church is being used as a base of attack on German troops
as they claimed in connection with the destruction of Lou
vain. The allies deny that any such reason exists and that
the cathedral has been used only as a hospital where Go
man wounded as well as the wounded soldiers of the alliet
forces have been treated. The great guns of the enemj
are said to be causing the most awful havoc to the building
and every shell smashes some beautiful example of Gothic
ornamentation around the building.
-Slues press italy to help them
The allied nations are now making tremendous effort*
to prevail on Italy to enter the war against Germany and
Austria. They declare as an enticement that if Italy re
fuses to fight the Servians will take Avlona, the capital ol
Albania, and that Italy will forever lose her chance of ful
filling her Albanian ambitions which are opposed to the
Servian claims unless she hurries. The Austrians are still
concentrated near the Italian border and Italy only too
well knows that a declaration of war against Germany
and Austria will be followed immediately by an invasion
of the Northern Italian provinces. There is still a strong
hope that Italy will yet enter the struggle and that her aid
will hasten the end.
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SKY OBSERVERS DECLARE
MONTCLAIR, N. J.—Many report
having seen a cross in the sky to the
west of this town a few days ago. The
spectacle occurred shortly after sun
set. Some accounted for its presence
by a cloud formation. They said the
sun reflecting from back of the moun
tains on two sections of clouds, form
ed a golden cross.
Impressionable people who saw the
cross interpreted it as a sign that the
European war will soon be over.
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The Seward Ixxlge Loyal Order <
ioose of the World will meet this
vening at K o’clock sharp. The lodge
s now down to a fine basis .and Its
future is certain to he very great.
The work towards organizing a band
tas been most successful and the city
.vi 11 soon be provided with some good
music of that variety. Members are
being installed at each meeting of the
jrder and the roll is growing by leaps
and bounds.
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Long distance telephone booth at
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You’ll find everything in the pastry
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Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
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For bread, pies, cakes, cookies and
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the firm name and style of Hitchcock
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G. D. Hitchcock having sob I his in
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who will conduct the business of the
Susitna bar and roadhouse as sole
• proprietor in the future.
All accounts payable by or owing
to said firm will be taken care of by
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JOSEPH WEIERMAN,
Susitna Bar and Roadhouse, Susitna.
Alaska.
Dated this 31st day of August A. I>.
1914.
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