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War is just beg nn ng
GREAT BATTLE IS NOW RAGING AROUND CRACOW
CHINA PROTESTS TO JAPAN AND WAR MAY COME
BATTLE IN TRANCE
STILL PROCEEDING
PARIS, Oct. 3.—And still the great battle continue*
with unabated fury according to the official communica
tion given out this morning by the government. The vio
lent action which has been progressing since yesterday
continues without interruption, particularly in the legion
of Rove. The Germans have attacked with onslaughts of
terrific fierceness but the allies have succeeded in repuls
been re-inforced by strong bodies of troops taken from the
ing all such attacks although the enemy at that point has
center where the German position is so strong that it is
being held solidly in spite of all attempts to take
it. The desperate efforts of the Germans to break through
the allied ranks are resulting in awlul loss of life but all
considerations of that kind seem to be ignored completely.
Nothing of a noteworthy nature is reported from the
center between Rheims and the Argonne district and it
is assumed that the opposing forces are maintaining their
relative status although efforts to break through the op
ponents has been made by both sides. In the Argonne re
gion itself the crown prince endeavered to slip by the
French through the thick woods of the district but his ob
ject was discovered and he was repulsed. He has fallen
back towards the north.
In the Woevre district and on the heights of the
Meuse the allies are making some progress but slowly.
This progress is said to be continuous and in that part of
the field some important developments may be looked for.
GERMANY ONLY BEGINNING
LONDON, Oct. 3—(2:15 p. m.)—All hope of a speedy
termination of the war was dashed to the ground here to
day when it was semi-officially announced that even if
the German armies are defeated in the present battle they
will only fall back on another line of strong defense and
keep up the struggle just as strenuously as ever. The
military experts, as though in accord, all now declare that
the loss of the present engagement by the Germans would
mean nothing so precisely have they arranged for all con
tingencies.
TIMES GETS PESSIMISTIC
Perhaps the greatest reason for the loss of confidence
which has come is the statement made by the Times in a
special issue this afternoon. It declares after having re
ceived the most expert advice from military leaders high
in place, that the allies must look forward at least to a
long war.
“We must not entertain the slightest illusion” it says
“regarding the hard conditions which await the allies. In
future the allies in all operations must regard themselves
as reduced to the defensive.”
GERMAN FLEET WILL STRIKE
It goes on to declare that the fleet of Germany will
strike when the hour comes and that the calmness of the
German naval movements or lack of movements at pre
sent can only be regarded as the calm which precedes a
carefully calculated storm.
“Germany is united” says the Times. “All her men
are in arms. All her arsenals are working at full speed
and when her fleet strikes it will strike in co-operation
with her armies.”
The wording of the statement is taken to mean that
Germany has not yet really begun the real task ahead of
her and that she is settling down to prepare for the fright
ful years to come with all the scientific energy of which
she is capable.
As the Times is known to be inspired by the men at
the head of the government its statements are accepted
as practically a warning from the government itself. To
the pessimism created by these sentiments the apparent
fact that the German army in France is able to hold back
the whole power of the French republic in addition to the
power of the British contributed not a little. There is al
so much uneasiness shown because no official report of
the great battle was issued this afternoon.
CZAR NICHOLAS TO WAR
PETROGRAD, Oct. 3.—Not to be outdone by the Im
perial William the czar has left St. Petersburg*for the
seat of war. The news of his departure for the front was
given out officially while the German emperor is hiding
x all his movements. The action of the czar is expected to
l ive a good effect on the troops.
KEN A1 PENINSULA THE BIG GAME HUNTER'S PARADISE COMPANIES NOW
Bull Moose, snapped by Andrew Simon while out hunting
last fall with a party near Skilak Lake.
Mountain Sheep secured by Captain Guest, of the British
army, who hunted near the head of Kelly river under
the guidance of Mr. Emsweiler.
nut mimsier
LEAVES UNITED STATES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.—Rustem Bey, the Turkish
ambassador to the United States, left Washington today
for Turkey on a leave of absence. The leave bf absence
is mythical and the reason for the departure is the dif
ficulty arising from the criticisms made by the ambassa
dor of the United States and its government. Some time
ago Rustem Bey declared that Turkey is more civilized
than this country and to prove his statement he said that
the Turkish government would never permit any practice
so hellish and cowardly as the lynching of negroes or any
one else. This opinion was expressed by him in an inter
view and President Wilson asked him to explain and also
to state whether he had been instincted to make such re
marks. The Turk openly answered that he had made the
statements and that he had only stated what he believed.
The result is the depature of the ambassador. The trouble
is known to arise from war disputes.
FRENCH GOVT. REFUSES TO PRAY
LONDON, Oct. 3.—The French government has sent
word here that it declines the proposal to institute of
ficially general prayers throughout France for the suc
cess of French arms but that all creeds in the republic are
free to proceed with prayers and services for that purpose
if they so choose. The fact has caused some amusement
here as it seems to indicate that the unbelieving French
officials do not place much stock in the intervention of
any superhuman force although they are quite willing to
let others pray in case there may come some good from it.
CHINA THREATENS JAPAN
PEKIN ,Oct. 3—That trouble may be expected be
tween this country and Japan is a contingency which has
been brought home by the fact that the Chinese govern
ment has notified the Japanese government that it con
siders the latter’s occupation of Wheihsien in Shantung
Province a breach of China’s neutrality. At the meeting
of the States council today several speakers contended
that Japan would make of Shantung province another
Manchuria and they more than hinted that if China is to
save herself from disintegration she must at once adopt
a more decided policv. These two facts coming together
are regarded as most significant. It is thought in well in
formed quarters that German diplomacy is at work with
the Chinese government and that developments may take
nlace in the Or;«nt before long that will be of tremendous
consequence. The answer of Japan to the Chinese note is
now being awaited with some misgivings.
GERMANS QUIT WEST FLANDERS
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 3.—West Flanders, the western
most province of Belgium, is now free entirely of Ger
mans. The German forces which occupied that part of the
kingdom arc nrc«umably removed to the north and are
now engaged in the task of reducing Antwerp.
NO RUSSIANS IN ENGLAND
LONDON, Oct. 2.—No Russian troops passed
through this country to join the allied armies in France
despite the rumors to that effect which were started.
This communication was given out officially today and
sets at rest the queer stories set afloat. There is no men
tion made as to whether any Russians landed in Belgium
or France.
HOSTILE MEXICAN ARMIES
THREATENING EACH OTHER
Naco, Oct. 2—Governor Maytorena;
moved his main force to a point with
t
in three miles of Naco today and halt
ed there evidently with the intention
of preparing for an attack on General
Benjamin Hill who is in command of
a Carranza army of one thousand men
stationed in the town. The latter ^
troops have already begun to prepare,
for eventualities although there is a ^
hope that Villa will be able to prevent j
a clash until the negotiations are con-1
duded. No intination was given of i
the intention to march on this city but
all the actions of the force outside the j
place indicate that they are antagon
istically inclined.
BUNNELL GOES OUT TO
SKAGWAY FROM FAIRBANKS;
FAIRBANKS, Oct. 3.—Charles
Bunnell, democratic candidate for con- j
gress, left for Skagway last Wednes- j
day. It is not known here for sure
whether he will attempt to go out
side and catch a steamer for Nome or j
vhether he will give up the idea of
going to the Second division alto
gether.
NORTHWESTERN AT
CORDOVA AT NOON j
The Northwestern was clue at Cor- j
dova at noon today according to a
message received by Agent Guptil
this morning.
DISTRICT COURT
Proceeding October 2nd. 1914
Lucy McEwan vs. Daniel McEwan,
Dismissed, Divorce. Plf. died.
Walter H. Kelley vs. Mae L. Kel-j
ley, Dismissed for want of prosecu- j
tion.
Special venire of 14 for Grahd
Jury, returned 2 p. m.
Special venire of 12 for Petit Jury,
to be returned 10 a. m. 10-3-1914.
Carl Almy and Harold N. Nuzum
admitted to Practice of Law.
M. J. Conroy appointed Referee to
take testimony in case of Jno. E.
Thwaites vs. Carrie Tlnvaites, Di
vorce. Order of Default in same case.
C. C. Harmon appointed foreman of
Grand Jury.
E. L. Davis appointed bailiff of
Grand Jury.
0. L. Sawyer appointed bailiff for
petit jury.
Trial in the case of Rose Dunlap vs.
Robt. W. Dunlap. Divorce granted.
Trial in case of Dora Young vs. A.
W. Young. Divorce granted.
In case of W. M. Saures vs. C. C.
Cooper, motion to strike certain parts
of answer was denied. J. L. Green for
plaintiff and L. V. Ray for defendant.
PIONEER MEETS
SUDDEN END
AL. PRESCOTT KILLED BY
DREDGE BUCKET NEAR
FAIRBANKS
FAIRBANKS, Oct. 3.—Al. Prescott,
a well known pioneer, was killed last
Monday on Fairbanks creek when a
dredge bucket dropped on his head.
The last steamers for the season
sailed last Wednesday but two will
yet arrive before the close of naviga
tion.
The restricted district must be mov
ed by next Monday according to the
orders of District Attorney Cross ley.
The steamboat men on the Yukon
river in Y'ukon Territory are now
paying two dollars a month war tax
each for the carrying on of its end of
the fighting to the Canadian govern
ment.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MAIL
FOR FAIRBANKS PEOPLE
FAIRBANKS, Oct. 3.—Postmaster
Deal has decided to ask for a special
mail service from the outside to bring
the Christmas packages to the people
of thrt Tananavalley. This request is
new but it is supposed that the ex
ample will be followed by other parts
of the territory so that Christmas
packages will not arrive in the middle
of next summer.
TOMORROW IS DAY
OF PRAYER FOR PEACE
; The Time W hen President Wilron Re
quests All the People of the Coun
try to Invoke Ileaven
Tomorrow ,Sunday, will be the Day
on which President Wilson has asked
the people of the whole United States
to pray that peace may come in Eu
| rope. Special prayers will probably
| be offered up in all the churches.
STORM BLOCKS ROAI)
The wind blew so strong yesterday
that several trees were blown down
across the railroad thack and it took
from 2 to 6 o’clock to come from Mile
23.
COMING IN
August Lawson, the Sunrise Farm
er who sold out his holdings on Six
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Mile River to Herron and French ar
rived last night at Mile 34 and will
be in on the car tonight. Mr. Lawson
is leaving on the next boat for the Hot
Springs near Sitka to take the cure.
Ill MLAKIto
EDUCATED LABOR SUFFERS
FROM WAR AND RISE
IN WAGES
PITTSBURG, Oct. 3.—The salaried
employees of the Pittsburg coal com
pany have suffered a cut of ten per
tent in their salaries because of the
war and indirectly because the lab
orers have secured higher wages. The
company and the labor union made
an agreement for wages and those
who have their salaries cut now’ are
men who were included in the agree
ment because they were above join
ing labor organization.
The Westinghouse company and the
allied companies have reduced the
salaries of their employees eight per
icnt all around.
The Carnegie steel company has
terminated its wage agreement with
all its employees the end of the agree
ment to come on the last day of the
year. The company states that it can
not maintain the present standard be
muse of the loss of business on ac
count of the war. Thirty four
mousand employees are affected by
mis action.
vASK OF CITY VS.
RAILROAD COMES l'P
Decision \\ ill Be Given on .Mon
day By Judge
Brown
i »e case ox tne city vs. tne Aiasxa
northern railroad company came up
this morning in the district court and
was taken under advisement by
Judge Brown who will render a deci
sion next Monday. The case involves
the question of taxes.
>VaTER FRONT BROWN TAKES
WIFE UNTO HIMSELF
Noted Fairbanks Character Enters
the Holy Bonds of
Matrimony
FAIRBANKS, Oct. 3.—Waterfront
Brown was married last Thursday to
Mrs. Marion Hopkins. He is one of
the best known characters in interior
Alaska. *
LEASED FIVE CLAIMS
TO GOV. HUTCHINSON
John Mattieson, of the Mattieson
Mining Company of Hope who has
been in Seward on business for the
last few days left this morning for
his home via Moose Pass. Mr. Mat
tieson stilted that the season’s work
on his property has been very satis
factory and that another year's work
by the present method would exhaust
the claim that they are working on
at present. When this piece of ground
has been worked out the plant will
be enlarged and shifted down stream.
The Mattieson Mining Co. have leased
the five claims at the head of Resur
rection Creek to Governor Hutchinson
who is planning on installing a dredge
there early next spring. Seifert who
i3 working further up on Resurrec
tion expects to run about two weeks
longer and will then close down for
the year.
Allisson and Farrand who have
been operating a small hydraulic
plant on Resurrection Creek during
the past summer accompied Mat
tieson to Seward.
TWO ATTORNEYS ADMITTED
Carl Almey and Harold N. Nuzum
were admitted to practice in the ter
ritory by Judge Brown yesterday,
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