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VQL 7“ sKWAKI), ALASK A, Tl'KSDAV EVENING, SEPTEMBER 23, 1913 NO
POWERS CALL
BLOFF Of LITTLE
MEN OF NIPPON:
St. Petersburg. Sept. 23—A dark j
war cloud hangs over the situation in
the far East, growing out of the acci
dental killing of Japanese subjects by j
Chinese rebels in shelling the cit> of
Nanking.
Led by jingo agitation in Japan, the
government took heroic steps, demand
ing a heavy indemnity and an apology ,
from the Chinese republic, failing in.
which the Japs threatened armed in-;
tervention. The Chinese republic ex
presses its willingness to make due
reparation, but it is beset with inter
necine troubles which must tirst be
settled.
The Japs demand an immediate set
tlement and nave sent warships to the
jMjrt of Peking to make a demonstra
tion. Matters reached a climax today
when Great Britain, Germany and
France jointly notitied Japan that if it
landed troops in Japan, they would do
likewise.
London, Sept. 23 —The London press
is united in praising the attitude of
the powers in intervening in behalf of
the Chinese republic.
ASSASSIN IS
HIMSELF KILLED
Michoalan, Mex , Sent. 23—Lieut.
Cardenas, of the Mexican army,believ
ed to have been the man who assassin
ated President Madero at the behest
of President Hureta, was himself the
victim of an assassin's ball here late
last ni^bt. The assassination is the
direct outgrowth of the killing of the
former Mexican president ana was
done by a loyal Maderist.
SAGE LEFT ONLY
$64,000,000.00
New York, Sept. 23—As a result of
a lawsuit, the newspapers are enabled
for the first time to publish the official
figures of the vast estate left by Russ
ell Sage, a former New York broker
and financial king. The estae is vlaued
at $64,000,000.
Three Seamen Are Drowned
Bridgeport, Conn., Sept. 23.—A cut
ter attached to the destroyer McCall,
collided with a tugboat in the harbor
here late last night. The cutter was
badly smashed up and soon foundered.
Three seamen were drowned.
All kinds of game bought at the
Commerce Cafe,
Lilly’s fly killer at J. L. Graef ?s. *
Meet me at the Branch
Twenty-gauge, 1913 model shot guns
at J. L. Graef’s. $
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Budweiser beer at the Branch.
For nine years the leading caterer in Sew
ard, and still in the lead. Commerce Cafe, E,
Levin. Prop, *
FUNERAL OF
MAYOR CAYN8R
MOST IMPOSING
New York, Sept. 22—The funeral of
Mayor William J. Gavnor was one of
the largest and most imposing in the
history of this city. The honorary
pallbeaerers were distinguished men in
various walks of life, all warm friends
of the martyr. At the great Trinity
church the rector in charge read the
beautiful and impressive ceremony of
the Episcopal church and a quartette
of male vooies sang “Lead Kindly
Light,” and “Abide With Me.” A
noted soprano soloist sang “ 1 here Is A
Green Hill Far Away.” A band which
preceded the cortege from the church
to the cemetary played the “Dead
March in Saul.” Twenty thousand
persons joined tho funeral procession;
and a half a million people viewed it;
from sidewalks. The weather was
disagreeable, rainy and cold. At the]
request of the family the bier contain
ing the corpse was draped with an I
American and British 11a#, the latter
out of compliment for the honor shown
the dead body upon its arrival at Liver
pool.
Prior to the funeral and while the
remains were Bin# in state, ei#hty
thousand persons visited the city hall
to pay a last tribute of respect to the
memory of their departed chief execu
tive. _
POLICE CHARGE
DUBLIN STRIKERS
Dublin, Sept. 23. — A large force of
policemen charged a body of ten thous
and strikers on the street last night.
The officers freely used their batons in
making their way through tlie mass of
humanity. Forty-two strikers were
injured and seven policemen were
badly hurt.
AVIATOR AND
WIFE GET FALL
Etarapes, France, Sept. 23—Aviator
Farman and his wife dropped in a bi
plane a distance of one hundred feet
yesterday. Farman was slightly in
jured and his wife sustained a fractur
ed arm.
Peary Denies Engagement
Portland, Me., Sept. 23.—Admiral
Peary denies the published statement
1 that his daughter is to wed Donald
McMillan, the explorer’s companion
on his trip to the doreal center.
Cooks, waiters and customers
wanted at the Commerce Cafe.
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j LOST—Fountain pen. Finder please
i return to J. C. Tolman and receive re- j
| ward. _ *
Mr. Evans, of the Carsten9 Packing
Co., will have for specials this week
fresh moose, fresh spareribs, fresh
boiled haras, fresh cooked ox tongue. *
Three meals for one dollar at the Commerce
Cafe. E. Levin, Prop. •
FIERCE STORM
IS PREVAILING
IN MARYLAND
I
Baltimor'?, Sept. 23.—1Terrific storms
are prevailing on the land and on the
sea coast of Maryland. Buildiners are
beiny blown down, so violent is the
wind. A belated couple took refuse
in a barn, which soon after collapsed,
fatally injuring the woman and badly ,
wounding* the man. Other nersons
were hurt by flung* debris. Crops are
ruined and the damage to shipping
cannot be estimated.
Early Winter in Minnesota
Duluth, Min., Sept. 23.—The record !
for early winter weather was broken
yesterday by the appearance of a heavy
snowfall throughout the state of Min-1
nesota.
Erost Appears In Alabama
Huntsville, Ala., Sept. 23.—Frost ap
peared here this morning, the earliest j
known in lourteen years.
Early Snow at Walla Walla
Walla Walla, Sept. 23.—A heavy
snow fell during the night, the earliest
known in twenty-live years.
TWO TRAINS
ARE DITCHES
Everett, Sept. 23—Due to a defective
rail, an eastbound train was ditched
near here last night. Soon after, a
j westbound train smashed into the
wreckage. Many persons were injur
ed aud the cars are badly demolished.
THAW'S MOTHER
EXTENDS THANKS
Johnstown, Pa., Sept. 23—Through
the medium of the press Mrs. Thaw
takes occasion to thank the writers of
thousands of sympathetic letters who
congratulated her on the escape of her
son, Harry K. Thaw, from the Mattea
wan insane asylum.
Hopo Kills Conductor
Li men, Cal., Sept. 23.—A hobo who
was seeking a free ride was discovered
by the conductor, who sought to eject
him from the train. Whereupon, the
tramp shot and killed the conductor,
held up the brakeman* robbing him of
his valuables, and then made his es
cape. _
The steamer Alameda, enroute to
Seward, sailed west from Skagway at
6:15 a. m. today.
Cooks, waiters and customers
wanted at the Commerce Cafe.
Try the new live cent sizes of stand
ard cigars at Gordon's. Little Tom’s,
Lovera, Baby Webster and Henry
George. They’re the go now. *
Fishing tackle at J. L. Gracf’s. X
Long distance telephone booth at the
Branch. __ *
The best cook, coffee, bread and butter in the
city you And at the Commerce Cafe *
STRIKE AROUSES
MUCH INTEREST
Seattle, Sept. 23.—'The gold strike
near the Matanuska coallieids is at
tracting considerable interest among
the Alaskans here, but they are wait
ing more details before starring on an
other stampede so soon after the Shu
shanna rush, from which so many have
returned.
It is possible, however, that when
snow Hies a large contingent will leave
for Seward, enroute for the discovery,
and before the spring comes the rush
will begin in earnest. All informa
tion regarding the strike is eagerly
sought. There are scores of old Alas
kans here just waiting to get to some
gold camp of promise.
SULZER LOSES
FIRST ROUND
Albany, N. V., Sept. 23.—A motion
to dismiss - the impeachment proceed
ings against Governor Sul/.er was yes
terday voted down, the vote standing
50 against to one for.
ftf-SRF CASE
iS ON TODAY
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The trial of W. G. YVhorf, charged
with unlawfully purchasing parts of a
game animal, namely, two hind quar
ters of a moose, is on in the district
| court today. The following are the
j trial jurors:
B. B. Watson, D. M. Lynch, II. B.
Ingram, J. F. Hughes, J. W. Gilson,
Frank L. Ballaine, J. H. Bell, E. V.
Boyle, C. C. Cooper, Charles Crawford,
H. J. Vaughan.
Colored Man Seeks Revenge
Detioit, Sept. 23.—A colored man,
| ejected from a train because of his
| race, opened (ire upon the passengers.
! He wounded three, one of whom will
I die. The negro was taken into cus
j tody.__
Roosevelt Party Sails October 4
New York, Sept. 23—Col. Roosevelt
land party will depart from here Octo
i her 4, enroute to South America, to»
J engage in a big game hunt.
Rowboat Capsizes, One Drowned
Seattle, Sept. 23.—A rowboat con
taining several persons capsized in the
bay at a late hour last, night. One of
the occupants was drowned.
Cooks, waiters and customers wan
ted at the Commerce Cafe.
Pabsts blue ribbon beer at The
Branch. _ *
A large assortment of the latest pho
nograph records just received on the
Sampson. At Gordons. $
Savage 22 High Power rifles at J. L.
Graef *s. _ X
Meet me at the Br&ncn.
Short orders and dinners a la carte at all
hours, day and nitfht, Coirmerce Cafe.I_ * J