How Great Battle Progresses
PARIS, Sept. 2G—The government gave out this morn
ing an official account of how the great battle is raging
along the whole length. It is seen clearly by this an
nouncement that no decisive result has yet been gained
and that the positions of both sides remain about as they
were several days ago. On the allied left wing the battle
between the rivers Somme and Oise continues very vio
lently. The attempt of the allies to turn the German right
is going on constantly but the enemy has brought up large
re-inforcements to strengthen it and the bloodshed con
tinues without a decision. Von Kluck is the chief in com
mand of the forces to repel this attack by the allies and
upon him the Germans are placing their hope. Between
the river Oise and Soissons the allies have advanced
slightly. In this part of the great arena the Germans have
not attempted to attack and are apparently satisfied to
hold the strong position taken up by them in the begin
ning. Between Soissons and Rheims the situation is un
changed in spite of the fierce fighting that has taken place
there. Unchanged also is the situation in the center of
the battle line between Soissons and Verdun. In the
Woevre region the Germans succeeded in crossing the
Meuse in the vicinity of St. Mihiel but the allies succeeded
largely in the effort to drive them back and many of the
enemy were compelled to recross. South of W oev re the
allies have made progress and the Fourteenth German
army corps has been forced to fall back with great loss.
The allies are fighting hard to relieve Verdun whose hold
ing out is of the greatest advantage to them. In Loi i aine
and the Vosges the etlective German forces seem to have
been considerably reduced and the German troops who
formerly operated there have undoubtedly been bi ought
up to the ground where the battle is progressing on
French soil. Near the Vosges the French reserves have
repulsed the German forces which had driven back the
French outposts and for a time threatened to make a con
siderable advance. 1 he tension on both sides at the pt cs
ent time is almost unbearable. Each side aftei the othei
takes the offensive but so terrible would be the conse
quences of defeat to either that both are fighting with the
most terrible desperation.
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Sure all the World’s a fightin
Since England took the dare,
But we’re sittin cosy, here up North
And haven’t got a care.
We drop in at The Palace
Each evening fof the new*
And an hodr pass with a friendly glass
Of their famou* line of booze.
GERMANS DESTROY BRIDGES
MAESTRICHT, Holland, Sept. 26.—It is reported that
the Germans are now destroying all the bridges near
Liege that could be of any possible use to the allies. This
report is one of those which are constantly being circu
lated to show that the Germans contemplate a retirement
to German territory. The foundation of the rumor is not
known.
GREAT BATTLE STILL PROGRESSES
LONDON, Sept. 26.—The news issued this morning by
the government press bureau is that the great battle in
France is still progressing but that it is still indecisive.
The fighting is heavy and the same determination still
seems to exist. The allies know full well that if they are
compelled to retreat Paris will be once more endangered
and the whole available power of France and Britain is
being thrown into the terrific combat. The weather is
improved and more severe fighting is sure to be recorded
in the next day or two. The extraordinary silence main
tained by both sides to the battle is getting on the nerves
of all people. The world is coming to understand that
some of the fights which are spoken of officially in a calm,
curt phrase are really sanguinary and terrible. The lists
of the losses bring this truth home to the British more
vividly than anything else.
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BRITISH WIN IN AFRICA
CAPETOWN, Sept. 26.—The British have occupied
Luderitz in German Southwest Africa and the German
garrison has retreated inland. This colony is separated
from British territory only by the Orange river which be
came famous during the British war against the Boers.
An attempt is reported to be afoot among the Germans to
cause the disaffected Boers to rise against the British
once again but the granting of autonomy by the Liberal
British government has made friends of many of the Boer
people. This grant of autonomy was opposed by the Con
servative party in Great Britain but it is now seen that
the Liberals have by their action probably saved South
Africa to the British crown.
FRENCH WIN VICTORY IN AFRICA
BORDEAUX, Sept. 2(5.—It is officially announced that
French gunboats have seized Coco Beach in Kamerun, the
German colony in western equatorial Africa. The attack
bv the French was cleverly effected and the Germans were
taken by complete surprise. The French during the en
gagement sank the German auxiliait vessels Rhios am
ltalo and the victory on the whole was an important one.
Germany is losing her colonies quickly and at the end of
the war if she is defeated in Europe her loss in possessions
will be disastrous. _ _
INVESTIGATE HIGH COST
OF LIVING IN FAIRBANKS
District Attorney Crossley Follows in
the Train of McReynolds
FAIRBANKS, Sept. 26.—District
Attorney Crossley has started an in
vestigation into the high cost of liv
ing in this city and district. He has
sent to Washington for authority and
seems to believe that he can prevent
the increase in prices.
DICK DAWSON COMES
TO CITY FROM CROW CREEK
Dick Dawson arrived in the city last
evening from Crow Creek where he
and Mr. Nutter have been busily en
gaged this summer on their famous
property. Mr. Dawson says very
little about the property or the results
of the summer’s work but the richness
of the ground is now generally well
known.
Mr. Dawson says that the Alaska
Crow Creek Mining company will put
in a sawmill on their property next
summer. The work this season was
very satisfactory but the operations
next season will prove the property to
be the greatest hydraulic property in
all Alaska.
MOOSE HOLD A MOST
INTERESTING MEETING
Members Still Come Touring in to
Seward Branch of Great Order
The Seward lodge of Moose held a
splendid meeting last night. The
membership is now so large that even
at a regular meeting such as last
night’s was the A. B. hall was filled.
More members were initiated as usual
and no meeting occurs without the
coming in of some. A pamphlet came
to the lodge yesterday from the su
preme lodge telling of Mooseheart,
the great Moose university which has
been established. The pamphlet was
written by Elbert Hubbard, the fa
mous writer and a most enthusiastic
Moose. A fact of interest was that
there were two photographs in the
pamphlet one of which was that of
J. Frederick Johnson who organized
the Seward and other Alaska lodges,
and the other was that of Hubbard
himself.
Mrs. Stockhurst was hostess in
pleasant entertainments to ladies at
her residence last Tuesday and Wed-j
nesday.
FRENCH, HERRON AND
CUMMINGS ARE COMING
Will Arrive in Seward on the (ar
This Evening After Long Pros
pecting Tour
Major L. H. French, Charles F
Herron and Paddy F. Cummings will
arrive on the car this afternoon after
a long period of extensive prospecting
in various sections.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
WHITEHEAD COMPANY
BUYS HANSEN LOTS
The Whitehead Realty and Invest
ment company has bought lots from
Otto R. Hansen to the value of $6,250.
The money was paid in cash.
BUFFALO GONE TO SITKA
The Buffalo has left Cordova for
Sitka according to information re
ceived from the former place yester
day.
MR. AND MRS. NUTTER ARRIVE
Mr. and Mrs. Nutter, of the firm of
Dawson and Nutter, arrived in the
city yesterday.
DANCING SCHOOL AND
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES
Owing to last month’s successful
dancing class, Prof. Harry Whitte-;
more opens for another series of danc
ing classes and Saturday night dances.
To-night will be the first Saturday >
night dance and pupils of the advanc-!
ed class are expected to be present.
Subscription, ladies 50 cents and gen
tlemen 50 cents.
MILWAUKEE R. R. MAN HERE
A. E. Harris, representative of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul rail
road, arrived in Seward yesterday.
His headquarters are located in Ju
neau.
COMMERCIAL CLUB HOLDS
IMPORTANT MEETING
Members of Seward’s Fine Institution
Prepare for Big Coming Things
The Commercial club held an im
portant meeting last evening which
was attended by most of the leading
people of the city. Some important
proceedings took place and the meet
ing was very important.
CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday school in the Catholic
church will be held next Sunday at 11
a. m. Miss Esther McConnell will be
the teacher.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
You’ll find everything in the Pastry
Line at Cooper’s Cafe.
The name “Gamble’s” is a trade
mark and wherever seen is a guaran
tee of wholesomeness and cleanliness.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
You’ll find everything in the pastry
line at Cooper’s Cafe.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
You get local Ranch Eggs with your
Ham and Bacon at Gamble’s Res
taurant.
Boys' blouses and shirts In both cot
ton and wool at 35c, 75c, $1 and $2,1
at Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First”.1
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
OF PARTNERSHIP
Notice is hereby given, that the
partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name and style of Hitchcock
and Weierman, has been dissolved,
G. D. Hitchcock having sold his in
terest therein to Joseph Weierman,
who will conduct the business of the
Susitna bar and roadhouse as sole
proprietor in the future.
All accounts payable by or owing
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to said firm will be taken care of by
the undersigned.
JOSEPH WEIERMAN,
Susitna Bar and Roadhouse, Susitna,
Alaska.
Dated this 31st day of August A. D.
11)14.
For bread, pies, cakes, cookies and
ice cream try Cooper's Cafe.
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VOTE FOR
George R. Goshaw
To the Voters of the t hird Division:
As it is impossible for me at this time, owing to the close of the
mining and business season at this placer camp, to come before ><>u
in person, I find it necessary to make this announcement through the
medium of tho pross.
I dattire your vote for Senator of the Territorial Legislature*, from
the Third Division, at the Election on 1 uesday, November tin*
Third.
My friends have not urged me to seek this office, nor does the
office seek me, I SEEK THE OFFICE, and I want your support and
TOtO.
I am solely responsible for my candidacy, and have made no
pledges or promises to any individual, party or concern, and il elect
ed will go to Juneau, absolutely unhampered with ties of any kind;
to do that which will advance the interests of the whole people of
Alaska:—not to go there and vote “aye and nay" during the session,
but to work with a will and a knowledge of affairs, gained from a
considerable experience, especially in this Division, and continue such
work, throughout the year and entire term of office.
If you feel that you can NOT honestly and sincerely ca.>t your
ballot for any of the other candidates for this office, THEN VOTE
FOR ME. Yours very truly,
GEORGE R. GOSHAW.
Chisana, Alaska, Sept. 1, 1914.
For Senator
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“ PALACE JINGLES ”
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Bright, And drain a glass with me.