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Voi. 10. No. 262 SEWARD, ALASKA- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 191(5. _Ten Cents the Copy
SOFIA ADMITS THE DEFEAT OF VON
MACKENSEN IN DOBRUDJA BATTLE
REVOLUTION IN CRETE
PARIS- Sept. 21.—Athens reports that a revolution
has broken out in the island of Crete, a part oi the Greek
kingdom, and that a provisional government has been pro
claimed. The population of the island is three hundred
thousand so that a general uprising there might be most
formidable and the dispatches from Athens indicate that
the situation is really serious. 1 he nations ot the Entente
alliance are yet in a quandary as to how to act as the entry
of Greece into the war on their side is still problematical..
Crete was formerly the home of \ enizelos who is the head
of the pro-Ally Greek population and there is every like-,
lihood that the uprising has been fomented by his follow’
KING IN DANGER
SALOXIKI, Sept. 22.—Reports have reached this city
that large forces of troops are guarding the palace of
King Constantine at Athens and that they’ are officered
bv men in whom the king has full confidence. It is also
reported that the friends of \ enizelos have taken steps to
guard him as they fear that the pro-Germans of the popu
lation may assassinate him to get him out of the way and
so avoid war for the entente side. All Greece is now ap
parently split into warring factions and the condition of
the country is worse than it could be in a state of real war.
DEMANDS STERXESS
LONDON, Sept. --.—The Times this morning editoi*
ially demands sterner methods on the part of the entente
nations in dealing with Greece and it describes the new
Greek cabinet as nothing but the puppets of the Central
powers. It describes the Greek situation as increasingly
dangerous because it threatens the allied armies in the
Balkans with being placed between two “gulfs.” The
Times apparently believes that Greece and its present
government is going further away from the entente than
ever and that it is just as likely to side with Germany as
with us.
MAY HAVE REPUBLIC
ATHENS, Sept. --.—Interviewed by the representa
tives of great news agencies today Yenizelos declared he
could not answer the question as to whether he is going to
Saloniki to head a republican government of Greece. “1
must wait,” he said, “but if the king defies the people-we
must act.” He declared further that the continuation of
the present conditions in the country would be intolerable.
Owing to the mobilization of the army the people are suf
fering and there is no relief in sight. The Greeks of
Kavala are prisoners of the Germans and Bulgarians. He
expressed the belief that if Germany wins ft will cost
Greece an indemnity of forty millions while if the Allies
wjith the aid of Greece can take Macedonia the Central
powers will be cut apart and will lose. He considers the
course of Greece “shameful idleness while the whole world
is fighting.” This fact, he thinks, is enough to threaten
the integrity of the nation.
PREMIER FOR NEUTRALITY
ATHENS, Sept. 22.—The same correspondents that
interviewed Yenizelos also interviewed Premier Kaloger
opoulos who denied that King Constantine is pro-German.
"King Constantine is only pro-Greece" said the prime min
ister. In answer to a question as to why he accepted the
premiership and what his plans are he declared that pat
riotism forbade him to refuse the premiership and he de
clared with embhasis that attitude of the cabinet is still
that of benevolent neutrality.
"Are you for the Entente nations?" he was asked di
rectly.
The premier smiled and answered:
“I have smoked French tobacco for forty years.”
ENTENTE VICTORY DOBRUDJA
LONDON, Sept. 22.—Bucharest confirms the victory
of the allied army in Dobrudja after fighting of the fierc
est kind for six days. Two days ago the defeat of the
Central powers was reported but the defeated enemy
maintained the fighting as it fell back. Now the informa
tion is that the retreat is general and undoubted and that
the Roumanians are pursuing determinedly. Bucharest
also reports that the Bulgarians are burning the villages
as they fall back. The Roumanians now control quarter
of Transylvania anil have entered Orderher in the direc-j
tion of Kronstadt.
STANDING OF CLUBS
AMERICAN
Won Lost. Pet
Boston . $4 50 .588
Chicago . 82 63 .566
Detroit . 83 64 .565
New York. 75 68 .524
St. Louis. 75 72 .510
Cleveland. 75 71 .514
Washington.71 71 .500
Philadelphia . 32 110 .226
NATIONAL
Won lx>st. Pet.
Brooklyn . 85 55 .607 j
Philadelphia . 82 57 .500
Boston . 77 57 .570
New York . 75 62 .547 |
Pittsburgh. 65 70 .450
Chicago . 63. 81 .43.7
! St. Louis . 60 83. .420
j Cincinnati . 56 80 .3.86 j
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IU RRAH FOR THE WORKER
CRIES Jl STICK HI CUES
LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 22.—
Charles Hughes spoke last night here
and once more made “Americanism”
one of his chief subjects. He also
dwelt a good deal on labor and in the
course of the speech declared:
“I am a friend of labor. Who is
not? All the laborers of this coun
try must go up or down together.” (
Baseball Results ]
YKSTKRDAY’S RKSlLTS
Detroit 2; Boston 10; Coveieskie,
Boland, Cuninghatn, Public and Man
age; Ruth and Thomas.
Chicago 0; Philadelphia 8; Wil
liams and Lynn; Bush, Oeschger and
Haley.
Cleveland 3; Washington 2; Thir
teen innings; Gould and Deberry;
Johnson and Garrity.
St. Louis 4; New York 5; WVllman,
Davenport and Hartley; Shocker,
Shawkey and Walters.
NATIONAL LKAGl’K
New York 4; Chicago 0; Perritt
and McCarty; Hendrix and Wilson.
Brooklyn (»; St. Louis 3; Countbs,
Cheney and Miller; Lots, Carrie** and
Gonzales.
Philadelphia 3; Pittsburgh 8; Rixey,
Bender and Killifer; Grimes ana
Wagner.
Boston 4; Cincinnati Tyler and
Gowdy; Schneifler an<l Hugh.
Justice Ford of the New \ork su
preme court has returned after a suc
cessful hunt.
ITALIANS GAINING
ROME, Sept. 22.—The Italian army, it is officially an
nounced is gaining ground east of Goritza. The Austrians
after their retreat from the city took up a strongly forti
fied line which had been evidently prepared before Goritza
was evacuated. This accounts for the apparent delay of
the Italian advance after the taking of the city but the
offensive has now been renewed with determination.
SERBS CAPTURE PLATEAU
ATHENS, Sept. 22.—The Greeks are rejoicing today
at the news that the Serbians have captured Kaimaka
calan plateau, the western door to Serbia and Macedonia.
This victory is regarded as most important in the cam
paign for the reconquest by the Entente of the Balkans.
GERMAN OFFENSIVE IN EAST
PETROGRAD, Sept. 22. — It is officially announced
that the Germans have launched a new offensive which is
most violent in the Stokhod, Kovel and Rovno railroad re
gion but no result has been announced. The military ex
perts believe it is meant to be a demonstration of strength
to relieve the Austrians further south and to impress
others. It is also announced that our troops have captur
ed the Panther pass in the Carpathians.
RETIRE FIVE MILES
LONDON, Sept. 22.—The latest reports from Buch
arest are to the effect that the Germans and Bulgarians
have been retired five miles in Dobrudja and are still be
ing hammered by the Russo-Roumanian forces who have
captured Udvarhely. Sofia admits that von Mackensen
has met a reverse but claims that the Bulgarians are con
solidated in new positions. The actual retirement is not
mentioned in the Sofia dispatches. The defeat has renew
ed the demand for a settlement of the Greek question and
most likely will have the effect of precipitating a decision
by Greece on the side of the allied powers.
SERBS STILL WINNING
PARIS, Sept. 22.—The Serbs advancing have defeated
heavily the Bulgarians on the Zbrosk and have occupied
the heights dominating Fiorina.
A J ‘ GERMANY SAYS UNIMPORTANT
BERLIN, Sept. 22.—The war office officially admits
the loss of unimportant positions in Panther pass. The
' pass itself is still in our possession.
VILLA THREATENS TO TAKE A HAND
IN 0. S. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Says Wilson Tried
to Destroy Huerta
RICHMOND, ln<l., Sept. 22.—Judge
Hughes in a speech here today claim
ed an intimate knowledge of the fact
that President Wilson instructed l.ind
to have Huerta removed by any means
as president of Mexico. This is about
the most sensational statement made
by him during the campaign so far.
He also hammered the administration
on the Mexican question in other re
spects and talked tariff and Ameri
canism.
Northwestern Leaves Valdez
The Northwestern left Valdez at
10:30 o’clock this morning.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.—General Bell reports that
Villa led the attack on Chihuahua in person and that he
was joined by a thousand Carranzistas who gave him their
full assistance in taking possession of the city. Part of
the town, including large buildings, were held for hours b\
the attackers and Villa, after seizing sixteen automobiles
filled with ammunition and arms, retired in the most lesi
urely manner, promising to return soon. This statement
iias.been sent to New London to the Mexican and Ameri
can conferees but the effect which it has excercised there
is not known. The Mexican situation is coming to assume
a serious place in the minds of officialdom here once again
and it has been stated that the wily Villa has declared tfiat
he will take a most prominent part in the election of Presi
dent of the United States this year. In the meantime the
feeling is growing that with Villa in the field it will be im
possible for the New London conferees to come to any real
decision as to the future relations between the two coun
tries. To legislate without Villa, one official says* would
be playing Hamlet without the ghost.
CITY TO HAVE TRACT OF LAND
ALONG R. R. NORTH OF DAY
LATE CABLES!
FIERCE BATTLES IN WEST
LONDON, Sept. 22.—The Anglo*
French forces made substantial gains
yesterday along a mile front on the
Somme in the most sanguinary clash
since the beginning of the siege ot
Verdun. Paris reports furious Ger
man counter attacks repulseu at
Pnez and Raincourt. YVhcu the as
aults failed whole German batallions
were annihilated. The Germans had
a triple objective in this offensive,
which were to liberate Com hies, to
stop the wedge driving on Perronne
and to rout the Allies at Hill Tfi. The
German casualties are said to have
been sixty per cent of their effective
strength. The relentless French fire
just seemed to melt the German in
fantry as it advanced in close forma
tion.
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SAYS MACK EXSEN WON
BERLIN, Sept. 22.—The report is- (
sued here of the fighting in Dobrudju
is that von Mackensen compelled the
Entente army to retire in disorder. |
NEW YORK PREPARES
NEW YORK, Sept. 22.—New York
is now preparing to meet mob violence'
with the severest measures. The!
police protection for property has
been increased and heavy penalties
are promised those caught rioting.
VILLA CAUSES DEADLOCK
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22. — The |
United States and Mexican negotia
tions are at a standstill as doubt has
returned as to the ability of the Car
ranza government to control the
banditry of Villa. The occurrence at
Chihuahua will be the subject of dis
cussion with the commissioners on
Monday.
FICKERT ASKS FOR
DEATH OF HILLINGS
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22.—In
his address to the court today Pros
ecutor Fickert likened Billings to a
hyena and he pleaded for the death
sentence. Opinion is divided as to
what the verdict is likely to be.
Northwestern Tomorrow Night
Alex McDonald received word this
afternoon that the Northwestern is
due at 11 o’clock tomorrow night. She
probably has a large amount of
freight for some way point as she
got out of Valdez this morning.
The city of Seward is to receive possession from the
government of a tract of land, comprising seventy-two
acres, which lies between the Poland homestead and the
Ole Martin ranch, and the city engineer is out there this
| afternoon surveying the ground to ascertain its real di
mensions and the exact nature of the ground. The price
will be only $2.50 an acre, merely a nominal sum, to ad
here to the rules governing such matters. This tract of
land was deeded to the Alaska Central railroad by the
government and reverted to the government when the
railroad was purchased. Its existence was learned din -
ing the discussion about securing a new cemetery site
yesterday and Dr.Romig drew the attention of the city of
ficials to the matter. Mr. Christensen was interviewed
and it is stated that everything has been practically ar
ranged. The intention of the city fathers apparently is to
use the ground for civic purposes of all Sorts, including a
site for a cemetery, a park and a place for schools or such
buildings if such is required. The tract reaches about'to
Resurrection river._•
found Not Guilty !
Ot Chignik Murder
Selecting Jury in Case Against Libby
For Fish Waste.
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VALDEZ, Sept. 21.—Cruye Marti
nez w ho was indicted for the murder j
of a Japanese at Chignik was found j
not guilty by a jury today. The case
of Tessie KototT for infanticide came
up for trial today and the jury is out.
The court is now occupied in selecting
a jury in the case against Libby, Mc
Neil & Libby for wasting fish. Whorf
of Seldovia has been appointed tem
porary receiver by the court of the
Port Graham coal mine. This came in
connection with the case of Mooers vs.
the company. ,
DANCING CLASS OPENS
Miss Lucile Hallett’s dance class for
children will open Saturday afternoon,
at 2:30 o’clock at Pioneer Hall. All
parents who are interested are invited
to come and bring their children. Mt-p*
Hallett already has a class of thirty
five.
GREAT FLOOD IN CHINA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.—The
United States consul at Nanking,
China, reports that the Hwai river has
overflowed and inundated seven thou
sand square miles of territory in An
hui province. The crops have been de
stroyed and Red Cross aid will prob
ably be required.
EVANS LEAVES CORDOVA
The Admiral Evans left Cordova at
11 o’clock this morning,
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Houses to Go Ip
Cliff Addition
Fifteen or twenty people are known
to be about to erect houses in the
Cliff Addition on the lots recently
purchased at auction sale. The only
obstacle in sight to this campaign of
building would come from a possible
lack of lumber here. There will be
probably no more sale of lots here
unless the people working on the rail
road express a desire to secure some
for homes.
WILL Bl'RY BODIES IN
TIIK IU DOI.rH ADDITION
It has been decided to bury the re
mains of Mr. McDonald and Mr.
Lodje in the cemetery on the Rudolph
homestead and the graves are now be
ing dug. It is possible that they will
be reburied in the city cemetery later
but it is impossible to postpone the
burial any longer.
KIDS NIGHT
On Tuesday night we will admit all
children under 12 years free.
(Hurrah! whooping cough is over.)
We will take the little ones on a
journey through France showing
wonderful colored scenes. Cartoon
comedies, Keystone comedy and our
usual Pathe news.
Come on kids and have a good time.
MANAGEMENT EMPRESS.
THIMBLE CLUB MEET
Next Tuesday afternoon the Merry
Thimble Club will meet at the home
of Mrs. Lee Murphy, above the cable
office.