BRUSSELS ABOUT TO FALL
ENGLISH Bl'Y TREASURY BILLS
LONDON. Aug. 19.—The conlidence of the British
people in the ability of British arms to come out triumph
ant from the present conflict was made vividly apparent
today when seventy-live million dollars of six months
treasury hills were taken up eagerly hy purchasers. In
deed. the amount applied for exceeded two hundred and
ten millions of dollars and even more than the latter
amount could be secured if the government desired to
raise more money in that way.
The panic of the first days of the war has given way to
a line conlidence. It is the general opinion that the fear
of a German invasion is entirely groundless as the British
are able to keep a great naval force for home defense be
cause of the aid given hy the trench warships.
FRENCH LABOR UNIONS FEED HUNGRY
PARIS. Aug. 20.—The French labor unions throughout
the republic have opened soup kitchens to leed the hungiy
millions. They are serving meals at four cents each to
those who can pay that amount but they are giving Dee
food to the absolutely penniless. The members ol the
unions themselves and their wives and families aie wdik
ing in the public kitchens without wages to supply the
eatables and in this way they are relieving some of the
misery although the tales of misery are appalling.
GERMANS IN LONDON SUFFER
LONDON. Aug. 19.—'Thousands of German subjects
in this city are now suffering severely because of the war
between their nation and this one.
Twenty-live thousand of them have registered with
the police having been compelled to do so by a regulation
of the military authorities as a precaution against any at
tempt to aid their country within llritish territory.
Thousands of them have been thrown out of employ
ment and are sleeping in the parks and accepting soup
tickets from charitable institutions and from the govern
ment charities. Many have been supplied with beds in
lodging houses while many others have been compelled to
go to poorhouses or go hungry. A very large number ol
educated Germans are among those caught by the war in
the enemy’s country. In almost every large mercantile
office in the city a German foreign correspondence clerk is
part of the force as they are usually the best linguists and
the British trade with Germany was so great that German
speaking clerks were indispensable. The dislocation ol
this trade and the hosikiiy of the British people for men
of that nationality are the chief reasons for their
suffering.
BELGIANS SAVE!) THE ALLIES
LONDON. Aug. 20—In a statement issued by the Brit
ish government last night it was declared that the out
standing feature of the lighting on land up to the present
is the delav caused by the Belgians at Liege to the German
movement. The Germans had contemplated a quick offen
sive movement across the Meuse towards French territory
and had expected to reach northern France helore then
enemies had time to prepare. I he dolense offered h> he
Belgians at Liege, however, crippled their plans and g<m
time to the French and British to mobilize their loices
and go to the aid of the Belgian defenders Some ol the
torts at Liege are still intact and held by the brave Bel
gian defenders. They are so powerful that even the great
guns of the invaders arc unable to smash them and as
saults are out of the question. The Germans, however,
have surrounded them with strong forces and have con
tinued their way into the heart of the country.
JAPANESE LEAVE KIAUCHAU
PEKIN. Aug. 20.—All the Japanese left Kiauchau yes
terday and the place is now ready to receive the expected
attack from the Japanese tied. The German governor is
said to he unacquainted with the intentions ol his govern
ment hut he will light to hold the place as long as possible.
GERMANS NOT STARVING
BERLIN. Aug. 20.—A statement has been issued by
the government which denies entirely some ol the state
ments recently sent out by the governments with which
Germany is at war. Among the statements denied is that
which includes the assertion that the German peopie ate
going hungry. The imperial chancellor warns the world
not to accept the statements sent out Irom the capitals ol
Germany's enemies until they are confirmed. Germany
he says, is suffering no more than all other nations who
find the curse of war necessary.
CAVALRY ( RASH AT A GALLOP
VIENNA, Aug. 20.—Reports from the Russian-Aus
trian frontier today are to the effect that severe lighting
has taken place in the valley ol the ^ istula between the
advance guards of the opposing armies. The Russian
force attempted to cross the frontier and during the en
gagement the cavalry brigades of both armies clashed in
a terrific charge meeting each other at lull gallop. Ihe
general of brigade in that district reports a Russian re
verse. Roth armies are now moving forward in concen
tration and the general enga jement cannot be very long
delayed.
A MILLION RUSSIANS
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 20.—1The Russian force
which is now advancing on the German and Austrian
frontiers is estimated at one million and is said to have
arrived almost within striking distance of the enemy. The
mobilized reserve forces are being forwarded as fast as
the government can supply trains towards the frontiers
hut the great distances to he traversed render the work of
getting them to the scene of action rather slow.
THE WAR LORI) RAMPANT
BERNE, Switzerland, Aug. 20.—“If he dies it will he
| for the Fatherland”. .This is the phrase with which the
German emperor is saitl to have received the report that
his son, the crown prince, had been wounded at the head
of a cavalry regiment during the fighting in Belgium.
More recent reports are that the crown prince was not
wounded at all or was, at most, only slightly hurt. If his
wound was serious the fact has been hidden and no fur
ther news concerning it has been given out.
It is declared that the emperor scarcely sleeps. At all
hours dispatches arrive from the front and the kaiser is
immediately apprised of their contents. Between whiles
he paces his chamber like a caged lion and as an equerry
knocks at the door the emperor, sleeping or waking, jumps
forward to receive the news. The story of a victory
drives him almost into ecstacy while the tale of a reverse
causes a furious silence.
NEARLY EVERY BELGIAN HOME MOURNS
BRUSSELS, Aug. 20.—Glorious as the war has been to
Belgian arms it cannot be denied that hardly a family has
h*'**' left without some cause to mourn. Today this city
awaits a threatened attack and the women and children
who can get away from it have either left or are making
preparations to depart before the Germans invest it. The
number of casualties in the Belgian ranks exceeds one
hundred thousand already, many of them were killed out
right or have been maimed for life. The Germans now
hold nearly half the country and nothing but their ulti
mate defeat can save her from annexation. But in spite
of all Belgians are proud that they have made such a stand
against the greatest fighting machine that the world has
ever seen. The retirement of the troops to the north, to
wards Antwerp, today is the first real admission that Bel
gium has been overborne by the enemy. The occupation
of the northern part of the kingdom will mean either that
the Germans will he forced to follow or must leave a pow
erful enemy in their rear should they succeed in enfering
France.
REPUBLICANS HAVE
NEW COMMITTEES
Some New Names Appear on the
Roster of the Once All
Powerful Leaders
The new members of the republican
territorial central committee of Alas
ka has just been made public. Mos*
of them are men who have been as
sociated with republican principles in
tin* territory for a long time but a
few new names are conspicuous.
Charles K. Herron, who is now in
Seward, is, of course, the chairman of
the committee. Frank J. Cotter, a
orominent business man and a well
known local politician, is the new sec
retary.
I’he other members of the commit
tee are as follows:
First Division—Howard Ashley,
Skagway; Charles Wells, Juneau; J.
It. Heckman, Ketchikan; M. J. D( mi
nor, Douglas; P. C. McCormack,
Wrangell.
Second Division—Deo. I). Schofield,
Nome; J. C. Kennedy, Candle; Fred
Daniels, Nome; A. A. Allen, Nome;
Wm. Eddy, Nome.
Third Division—Thos. J. Scott,
Cordova; Fred Schaupp, Chitina;
Janies Fish, Valdez; E. L. Whitte
more, Seward; J. J. Finnegan, Sew
ard.
Fourth Division—T. A. Mar^uam,
Fairbanks; Joe Dehn, Tanana; Harry
Edwards, Ruby; Charles Hoxie, Idita
rod; Thos. Lloyd, Fairbifnks.
\L\SKA WOM \N RUNS
FOR ALASKA HOI SK
Wants Law Passed to Provide Im
prisonment for Husbands Who
Will Not Support Families
KKTCHIKAN, Aug. lf».—Mrs. M. ,
A. C. (iibson of this city has announc
ed her candidacy for the local legisla
ture. Her platform includes the
abolition of fish traps and particularly
aims at the passing of a law which j
would send to jail and hard labor
the man who did not support his wife
and family. Mrs. (iibson suggests
that when a gentleman of that kind
is imprisoned he should be put t >
vork in the jail for wages and triu
money received by him be given to
his wife. Mrs. (iibson suggests no
’aw for the punishment of wives who
blow in their husbands’ change.
ALL SORTS OF ( AN'DIDATKS
Thomas ,1. Alexander, Daniel Smith
Harris and Gilbert Mann are the
names of three men who are announc
ng their candidacy for the Alaska
egislature in the first division. The
*hr.*e men named have their advertis
ed declarations in the Ketchikan
Miner, so, presumably, are from that
city.
DANCING SCHOOL
ODENS TONIGHT
Mr. Hurry Whittemore opens his
dancing class tonight at !> o’clock in
the railroad building and all those in
terested are requested to be there ,
promptly as Mr. Whittemore has
something to say of importance on
the opening night.
John E. Hal Ini ne and his daughters
will leave on the Evans. Mr. Hal
laine will go to Washington and in
the meantime will take some photo
graphs of Seward and its beautiful
surroundings for presentation to the
president.
CALL FOK IUDS
Notice is hereby given that bids for
the construction of a school building,
according to plans and specifications,
furnished upon request, by the school
committee of the city council, will be
received until Monday the 24th day of
August at 8 p. m., a certified check m
cash to the amount of $b() to aecorn
puny each bid.
An approved bond of $l,r»00 will be
required of the successful bidder. The*
city council reserves the right to re
iect any or all bids.
)]. K. (IIA.MIUIULIN,
JOHN NOON,
School Committee.
You get local Ranch Bgtra with your Ham
I and Bacon at Gamble'* R« atuurnnt.
Mrs. Braden, of Big Salmon, Yu
kon, passed through Juneau recently
en route to Vancouver with her famil>
of seven, two girls and five hoys. Hm
children were born in the north awl
had never seen a train until they
reached Whitehorse. After reaching
Vancouver they spent a week taking
in the sights, but soon tired of civili
zation and began longing for their
Yukon home. The children were una
ble to sleep or eat and tin- mother
decided that their health was of mon
importance than schooling and with
her brood took the first steamer foi
home.
fry (ielhardt\s genuine Mexican
chili con carw*. Brown A Haw kin
"duality Hirst”.
<li h! nnre telephone nooth at ttr
ItraiK'h.
I\»r bread, pies, cakes, cookies «an*t
iee cream try Cooper’s Cafe.
I .-It Mattre«.a * at .1. I,. (iruef’n.
Pure Potato Flour, unexcelled for
puddings, cakes, soups, Staines, etc.
I'rown & Hawkins. “Quality Fir>t’\
'I’he famous K. A. Mallory stiff bat
in new and stylish blocks. $.’» eac h, at
lirown & Hawkins. “Quality First''.
Meet me at The Hrrnrh
You’ll find everything in the I'antry l.ine a'
Cooper’ll Cafe.
I O I* I E K S E I. I. s
ST VO SHIR 1>
Dt'kBAR SITTS
DOl OHEKTY SHOES
HI i k I NO 11 VM
VND HEl H I SHOES
FEATS. EUk BAOS
TAKES, FIT.
ROY \L TAILORED SITTS
STEIN-BLOl II l I.OTIIES
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Miners' Store
New l.-MMtion Next to
I'oierottn Hotel
’Phone 131 Seward |
\\ hat the
Bank of Seward
Can Do for You
It offers an absolute safe and secure
place for your funds, where your ac
count and business will be appreciat
ed. Ample capital, experienced direc
tors, and modern equipment mean
satisfactory sen ice to you.
Bunk of Seward
SKW \RD, ALASKA
RfAL fSlAft : : INVtSIMfMS
A Lot in
I he Laubner Addition
Will Start fou in the
Right Way
ALASKA LAW! & IStVPLOPMENl 10.
INCOKPORATKI*
(i. KIM. POINMXTFR, Manager
“Quality lirst" k \k\ \L I &l C “Quality first"
H4RRW \RI l!/ttM 111 lr3 11 irsl11 1)1
Hardware and furniture Department
Ifuntin Season Opens Aug. 20
We are prepared to furnish you with
all kinds of
u n s
Also
A New Stock of Ammunition
Fishing Tackle, Hunting
Knives and Axes
—In fact, everything that is needed for the hunter
‘‘Quality first” “Quality first”
CLOTHING GROCERIES
One little drop of Dewar’s A cosy place, that’s run just right
Will make your spirits lighter. I I Where nothing makes you nervous
One little drop of Bushmill’s ! ’Cause Alaskans when they go to
Will make the world seem brighter. lulOvv v drink
One little drop of Sherwood V IjlHllPS ” / luT'’ ;* lot of servke
\ JUiyiVO / 1 he draught our man prepares for you
f fo o\v«d y anot er 1 | Tastes like nectar from a chalice
W ill make you think of other days And when you want another one—
Of childhood's home, and mother. Just meet me at THE PALACE.
THE PALACE TAR
Furnished Rooms in Connection
JOE MORRIS -- —BILL DEVINE
Old Crow Bourbon
Bond and Lillard Bourbon
(Jreen River Bourbon
Special Reserve Bourbon
Sunny Brook Bourbon
Sandy McDonald's Scotch
Old Bushmill’s Dure Malt Irish
Golden Wedding Rye
Guckenheimer Rye
Monogram Rye
Pehhleford Rye
Cream Rye
“()()” Octava Scotch
John Dewar’s Extra Special V'*
Label Scotch