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Teutons Win All Along the Line and Are Kxpccled to Swoop Down on Paris, According to Dispatches From Ber
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rts pronl France Differ .•. Russians Stilll Advance in Prussia and Galicia, and Servians Drive Out Austrians
ARMY OF GENERAL JOFFRE REPORTED DESTROYED
AMUR FALLS AND CAUSES
GREAT DISASTER OF WAR
GERMANY VICTORIOUS j
l.()MH)N. Aug 2<>.—Toduv is a sad one toi the allied'
forces battling against Germany lor it must he admitted
that the German army has driven hack the allies all along j
the line. The saddest blow of all has been administered to
France and liritain at Namur where the city and live ot
the fortifications have fallen before the terrific onslaught
of the kaiser’s troops.
The fall of the city and some of the fortifications
caused not the slightest delay in the operations of the Ger
mans and they are now bombarding the other fortifica
tions which are held by the French and it cannot be denied
that the' will soon he in the hands ol the invaders and
Germany will walk over the country unhindered. The
fortifications of Namur were expected to hold out at least
for a month and it was even thought that they could hold
out for several months hut never since war began did
troops tight with such tremendous skill and determination
and the defeat which no one expected to come for many
weeks has come in a few days. I he fall ol all the othei
fortifications is imminent and the allies cannot stop the
invaders.
drive allies hack everywhere
The details of the lighting are unobtainable at present!
hut the Germans have apparently driven hack the allies
all along the line from Relgium to Alsace and Lorra.no
and the world’s greatest battle looks like a total victory
for the Teutonic race. At no point except in eastern
Prussia is there given any hope that the German tide ot
victory can be stayed and London is awaiting with the
saddest forebodings the full details ot the titanic stiuggle
which seems to have been all in favor of the enemy.
HOPE IN THE RUSSIAN'S
The Russians, however, continue to advance in east
Prussia and the allies now hope that the Germans will he
compelled to take some ol their troops t rom Belgium to go
to meet the Russian invaders as the German forces on the
Russian border are too weak to cope w ith the forces under
the Grand Duke Nicholas. As far as can be learned the
Russians continue to pour troops over the German border
in the east and the (ierman residents near the Polish Iron
tier are leaving their homes in fear of the troops whom
they regard as almost savages. Evidently Germany did
not consider it necessary to hold a large force on the east
frontier and this makes it all the more likely that some ol
her armies will he detached from the western forces as
soon as possible, so weakening the armies facing the allies.
CAPTURE TEN THOUSAND FRENC H
In the rout of JolTre’s army the Germans captured ten
thousand French troops who threw down their guns when
thev found that further resitance was useless. In addi
tion to this the Germans also captured numerous ensigns
and one hundred and fifty guns at Uuneviile. The crown
prince’s army chased the French beyond Uongwy. The
French troops tried to cover their retreat in the best way
possible but the troops under the command of the prince
inflicted frightful losses on them as they fled. The Duke
of Wurtemherg’s army has crossed Belgium and crushed
the French advance completely taking a large number of
prisoners including several generals, and capturing many
guns and ensigns. He has already crossed the river Se
mois and is marching still to the westward.
FRENCH ARMY DESTROYED
The French army commanded by General JolTre, the
commander in chief ol all the French forces,, has been
smashed completely and is now a fleeing, disorganized
mob and no longer capable of facing the German .troops.
It has been made clear that the French and the (ierman
armies faced each other a few days ago and. in spite of
contradictory reports sent out, the Germans defeated the
French decisively and compelled them to flee in disorder.
The splendid legions under the immediate command of
JofTre were expected to stop the victorious advance of the
troops of this nation but they failed even worse than the
Freftrh armies of 1870.
BUNNELL ON
NORTHWESTERN
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE COM
ING TO VISIT SEWARD IN IN
TERESTS OE HIS CAMPAIGN
Charles Runnell. the democratic
candidate for congress, will arrive on
tin* steamship Northwestern in Sew
ard and will address the people of this
ity on the questions connected with
the election.
George Phelps has been notified by
Mr. Runnell himself of his coming and
the democrats of the city will make
preparations for his reception. The
likelihood is that he will speak in a
hall although so many are expected to
attend the meeting that it is doubtful
if any hall in Seward will hold them
all.
From Seward he will proceed to the
interior and Nome and as more than
two months intervene between the
present time and the time of the elec
tion he will have an opportunity of
making an extended tour.
Delegate Wickersham will probably
arrive in a week or two so that we
shall soon be in the political swim
once more.
SEN \TE ( OM.M1T 11 E
REPORTS FAVORABLY
Me Reynolds and Gregory Are Sure of
Jobs Without Any Opposition
WASHINGTON. Aug. 24—‘The sen
ate committee has reported favorably
an the appiontment of McReynolds to
the United States supreme court, and
on the appointment of Gregory to the
attorney generalship of the United
States. The only murmur heard at all
•omes from those who believe that
the president favors unduly the south
in making appointments. Gregory is
a Texan.
cm COUNCIL H \s
A BRIEF MEETING
Gave More Time to Intending Con
tractors to Present Their Bids
For Schoolhouse
As the blueprints had not been
ready the city council at its meeting
last night allowed the intending con
tractors more time to present their
bids for the construction of the school
house.
The sum of $300 was also advanced
to Contractor Desjardins who is build
ing the sewer and the meeting ad
journed subject to the call of the
school committee.
COLONEL SWANITZ
GONE TO ALAMEIL*
Colonel Swanitz, chief engineer and j
general manager of the Alaska
Northern railroad, is now in Alameda,
Cal., but does not know whether he
will return ot Seward this year or not.
Herbert Tozier saw him last in
Seattle when the Evans pulled out on
her last trip north and he was then
preparing to leave for Alameda.
Mr. Tozier, among other things,
says that people are lucky to be in
Alaska at the present time because of
the way things are upset by the war
outside.
Another fact of some interest told
>y Mr. Tozier is that the weather in
Seattle for 42 days has been absolute
, !y dry, but foggy.
SEWARD ROAD
TO BE FIXED
GANG WILL HE PI T TO WORK
HKTWKEN CITY AND MILK
TW KLYK I»RK ITY SOON
Anton Kide. superintendent of the
Alaska road commission, will come to
Seward on the* next trip of the Kvans
and will proceed at once to make im
provements on the road between the
city of Seward and Mile 12. The
work around Knik and the neighbor
hood is about concluded. The amount
of work to be done here is not known
definitely nor can anyone tell how
much of the money appropriated for
the peninsula will be put into road im
provements in this immediate section.
The appropriations are made for the
whole district and Mr. Kide is en
trusted with the task of using this
money wherever he considers it to he
needed most.
N(>RTIIWKSTKRN T<)MORROW
The Northwestern sailed from Ju
neau at 10 a. m. Sunday and Mr. Gup
til says she will probably arrive in
Seward tomorrow.
The baseball club will give a dance
on I’riday in honor of Pioneer Day .
FRENCH-HERRON
DRILL WORKING
IHCGING IN THE FLATS NEAR
SALT WATER ON SIX
MILE RIVER
No time has been lost by Major
French and Charles E. Herron in get
ting their drill to work and the ma
chine is now digging constantly on
the flats on Six Mile river about half
a mile from salt water near Turna
gain Arm. Harry Hoben who has re
turned from that district says that
Major French has built some fine
roads to enable them to perform their
work in a proper manner and the dis
trict is sure to receive a splendid test
ing. The ground where they are
drilling is at least thirty feet deep. At
least it is known to be that depth,
anyway, but it may be more. The up
per parts of the river look so promis
ing that tie existence of gold in the
lower part is almost a certainty.
Mr. Hoben also says that the mine
owners around Knik are in glorious
spirits owing to the splendid showing
made on all the properties over there.
The Alaska Free Cold, the Ready Bul
lion and Martin s mines are turning
out gold in most pleasant amounts
and the Independence is looking up
line. Everyone over there is tickled
to death, says Mr. Hobtn.
—L A T E R
GERMANS DEFEATED AT MALINES
ANTWERP, Aug. 25.-The German troops were
driven out by the Belgian defenders <>t the city ol Ma
lines this afternoon after fierce fighting which lasted four
hours. The Germans assaulted the city in the forenoon
and succeeded in penetrating part of it but the Belgians
in one grand concentrated effort heat them hack and rout
ed them completely so that they are now retreating in the
direction of \ ilvoorden with the Belgian troops in lull
pursuit.
JAPAN BEGINS CAREFULLY
TOKIO, Aug. 25.—The Japanese commanders are con
ducting the assault on Kiauel.au with the greatest deliber
ation as they are desirous of avoiding needless sacrifice ot
life. The Germans have refused to recognize the demands
of the Japanese and are said to he preparing to hold out
as long as possible. This country believes that the defense
cannot be a very prolonged one but reckless attacks might
result in very heavy losses as the German forts are said
to he powerful and well manned.
SAY KAISER’S UNCLE KILLED
PARIS, Aug. 25.—The I •a ris Journal publishes today a
statement that the uncle of the kaiser has been killed in
battle while he was leading his regiment of the Imperial
guards. His death occurred yesterday, according to the
Journal, and has been concealed by the German authori
ties to avoid the moral effect which the news might have.
BRITISH CAPTURE RESERVISTS
FALMOUTH, England, Aug. 25.—Four hundred Ger
man and Austrian reservists who were on their way from
New York to Europe to fight for their countries were tak
en by the British authorities from the steamer Potsdam
and have been handed over to the military authorities. It
is supposed that word was sent from New York that they
were aboard the ship and the British officers had a look
out for uiem.
ZEPPELIN DROPPED BOMBS
ANTWERP, Aug. 25.—The German Zeppelin airship
which was later captured by the Belgians succeeded be
fore its capture in dropping six shrapnel bombs on this
city which caused much damage. In addition to ruining
several buildings the bombs killed twelve people.
The artillerymen are now becoming much surer in
their aim at sky craft and Zeppelin and other kinds of air
ships are becoming very dangerous to their drivers.
U. S. LEASING
WATER POWER
GOYKRNMKNT STAUTING TO LKT
PRIYATK CAPIT \L l SK
ITS LANDS
WAS: 11NGTO N, Aug. 24.—'The
house passed today the administration
l)ill which provides for the leasing by
the government of water power sites
that are located on public lands to pri
vate capital. This system is an in
novation and is regarded as a fore
runner of a system of leasing public
coal lands to private parties as well
as other lands which contain valuable
deposits of various kinds.
During the last few days the trend
of legislation has been amazingly in
the direction of government owner
ship, or, at least, government control
of public necessities. The passing of
the bill for war insurance of Ameri
can ships was the first step and the
proposal of President Wilson to buy
foreign ships for the carrying on of I
United States commerce comes almost !
simultaneously with the bill passed
today. It now appears to be evident
that the present administration will
go down to history as the one which
really marked the beginning of the
system of control of public utilities i
and public lands.
ACQUITTED OF
KILLING MINERS
Gl \ It I ISM KN TTH'Mi NOT Gl IL
TY OF ( II \RGE VRISING FROM
U IM.mV BATTLK
DKNVKR, Aug. 25.—Twenty-two
manufacturers and men of the Colo
rado national guard were acquitted
here today of the charges arising
from the shooting of miners in the
battle at Ludlow. The shooting oc
curred during a strike of the coal
miners and the unions agitated trie
fact so strenuously that the govern
ment had the guardsmen and the oth
er." am "ted. The trial has been go
ing on for several days and created a
tremendous amount of interest. Kvery
one of the defendants was acquitted.
PIONEERS* DAY IS
CLOSE AT HAND AGAIN
Nevl Friday Will be tin* Anniversary
of Seward’s Real Nativity
Next Friday, August 2S, will be
Pioneers’ Day in Seward and steps
will probably be taken to commemor
ate the occasion when the first resi
dents drifted to the shores which will
soon be. Deo volente, the busiest
scenes in the whole territory of Al
aska.
AMERICANS FIGHT FOR FRANCE
PARIS, Aug. 25.—Two hundred Americans who have
volunteered to light for France departed today for Rouen
whence they will proceed to the front as soldiers ol the
French republic. They received a splendid send-ofl from
a crowd of Parisians who went to the depot to witness the
departure. All the Americans in Paris are in favor ol the
allies and opposed to Germany. This has caused a tre
mendous feeling of friendship here for the United States.
Most of the volunteers are students.
LORRAINERS CALLED TRAITORS
PARIS, Aug. 25.—That the people of Lorraine have
become traitors to the French is now accepted as a fact
all over France. When the French army invaded Lor
raine the other day the people of that province hailed
them as friends and saviors and then betrayed them to the
Germans. Letters received from the soldiers and others
on the Lorraine border state that the people of the pro
vince gave every possible assistance to the Germans dur
ing the lighting.
CATTARO FORTIFICATIONS DESTROYED
ANTIVARI, Aug. 25.—The fortifications of Cattaro,
the Austrian sea port near Montenegro, have been com
pletely destroyed by the shells from the allied fleets and
the Austrian commander of the garrison is said to be par
leying for terms. The allied fleet is made up of British
and French warships which are striving to reduce the
place to submission before the arrival of the Austrian
fleet which is reported to be sailing south from Pola.
Should this Austrian naval force meet the allied ships a
tremendous naval engagement may be expected as the
force on each side is composed of scores of fighting ves
sels some of which are of the most modern build. The
complete fall of Cattaro, however, is looked for today.
BELGIANS LOST 64,000
THE HAGUE, Aug. 25.—The total losses by the Bel
gians in the fighting against the Germans are estimated
at nearly one hundred thousand men, dead, wounded and
captured. Fourteen thousand Belgians were killed out
right, about fifty thousand were wounded and a great
number were taken prisoners. The main Belgian army is
reported to be cooped up in Antwerp where tremendous
loss of life will occur if the Germans decide to lay siege to
it. Molines, or Mechlin, the city which the Germans are
attacking now, is one of the most beautiful of the old cities
of Belgium and is noted for its splendid buildings and
works of art. It is practically not fortified and will soon
fall.