VoI s No Member Associated Press SEWARD,.ALASKA, FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28, 1914 Member Associated Press_Ten Cents the Copy
■simv OF FRENCH CAPITAL PREPARING FOR Z^isir
THE COMING OF THE GERMANS
TEN MILLION RUSSIANS ENROLL TO FIGHT GERMANY
ger\ii\s retake malines -
BR1TISH ARE HOLDING OSTEND
GERMANS ( LAIM TOTAL TRIUMPH
BERLIN. Aug. 2S.—That the enemy in the west has
been defeated e'ery where. that they aie now tetieating
in all directions and that Germany stands triumphant and
ready to march to the conquest of the French capital is the
momentous oliicial statement given out here today by the
government of the kaiser.
The great epoch making battle lasted nine days and
was waged while the German authorities kept silent hut
today Berlin is ablaze with the tires of triumph for the
German empire has won.
BRITISH DEFEATED
General Voniuk has defeated the British army at Mau
begc and the defeated force is now threatened with being
surrounded and compelled to surrender in a mass. Alter
their defeat the British doggedly retired and kept light
ing. Voniuk is renewing the attack on it today, hriday.
and the evening might bring the news of a deep humilia
tion for British arms although the troops of King George
are lighting splendidly according to the reports of their
generals. The British force is as great or. perhaps, great
er than the British forces engaged in the battle of NNalei
loo.
BELGIANS AND FRENCH ROUTED
General N on Buelow and General N on Hausen com
pletely defeated the French and Belgian armies between
the Meuse and the Samhre and are now pursuing them
east of Mauhege. The allied forces facing these two gen
erals amounted to eight army corps but they never had a
chance to win.
The battle lasted several days and the varied reports
coming from that quarter were only the stories ol the (lit
ferent phases of the battle which has now ended in a de
cisive victory for the troops ol this empire.
DRIVE FRENCH BEFORE THEM
BERLIN, Aug. 28.—Official reports from General Von
Herringen, in command ol the German army in the west,
tell that he is now pursuing the defeated French army to
wards the south through the Vosges mountains and that
complete victory has perched on the banners of Germany
in that section of the theater of war.
All the news given out today confirms the tidings of
German triumph and the people of this city, delirious with
joy, can sec nothing ahead but the glorious ultimate vic
tory of the empire. From all parts of the great field of
war come reports today of the overwhelming defeat of the
allies. The citv is celebrating with transports the victory
and the streets are simply alive w ith cheering masses of
people.
BRITISH LAND AT OSTEND
OSTENI), Belgium. Aug. 28.—A strong force of Brit
ish marines have been landed in this city and is now in full
control of it and will oppose the expected attack by the
German troops. The intention of the Germans with re
spect to Ostend has not yet fully revealed itself hut that
an attack will he made on this city is deemed more than
probable. Entrenchments are being created around the
approaches to the city but the Germans may consider it
unw ise to attack a city which might he later placer under
the guns of British warships.
GERMANS RETAKE M A LINES
ANTWERP, Aug. 28.—The city of Malines has been
re-taken by the German troops after severe fighting. Ac
cording to the news received here the Germans brought up
reinforcements after their repulse from the city and re
opened the attack. Last night the whole German force of
beseigers opened one grand assault and poured into the
city through every avenue so that the Belgian defenders
retired and are retreating towards Antwerp where they
will probably remain to aid in its defense or to join in
sorites which will undoubtedly he made on the German
fear from time to time.
FRENCH FORTIFY PARIS
PARIS, Aug. 28.—The French minister of war, Miller
rand, discussed with the whole cabinet today plans lor the
defense of Paris and, needless to say, tlie tact has created
a deep gloom although the government has exhorted the
nation not to give up hope that the Hermans will yet be re
pulsed from French soil.
It has been ollicially announced, however, that Paris is
preparing for a possible siege and the momentous an
nouncement is in itself a sad blow. Miilerand has alreec.
discussed with the subordinates of his department the
question of fortifying the city and steps hi ve already beei
taken to determine the exact measures to be adopted t*.
place the city in a position to withstand attack and in
vasion. Miilerand w ill meet every morning the officials of
the city government and with the other officials of the
war department for the consideration of all the develop
ments and all phases which might arise when the great
city becomes an entrenched military camp. The huge un
dertaking of converting the capital into an armed camp
and of taking care of its millions of residents is one which
is now the chief concern of the government. It is possi
ble that some of the people may be sent to the country if it
can he done to enable the soldiers to have a supply of pro
visions for a prolonged siege.
Paris w ill probably at once begin work of entrenching
itself and formidable fortifications will he erected behind
which the armies at the front may retreat and still offer
a great opposition to the invaders should the Hermans
continue their advance to the city.
In the meantime the French people hope on that the
advance of the Russians in the east may yet turn the tide
of victory in favor of the allies.
SEWARD MOURNS
CAPTAIN MOORE
PIONEERS PASS RESOLU I ION
EXPRESSING POOR “ZIM S"
STERLING QUALITIES
The Pioneers met last night in this
city and passed resolutions express
ing their great regret at the death of
Captain Zini Moore who was a mem
ber of Seward Igloo No. 9.
Never, perhaps, has an Alaskan
died who has been so popular. Ike
Evans, secretary of the lodge, declar
ed this morning that Captain Moore
was the best friend the prospector
ever had and that a “whiter" oldtimer
never came to Alaska.
“Never yet", said Mr. Evans, “did
Captain Moore hear of some prospec
tor stranded on some shore, while he
ran the Dora, that he did not go to
take him oft, no matter how much out
of the way it might he".
But, the resolution passed last
night, speaks volumes:
Resolved, That in the death of Pio
neer Zimro S. Moore, this Igloo la
ments the loss of a brother who was
»vor ready to proffer the hand of aid,
and the voice of sympathy to the
needy and distressed, a friend and
companion who was dear to us all, a
citizen whose upright and noble life
was a standard of emulation to his
fellows. He was a man every inch of
him, and his death was a fitting end
ing for his life.
Resolved, that the heartfelt sympa
thy of this Igloo hr extended to his
family in their affliction.
Frank Ballaine left this morning
for Canyon creek and will be absent
for a few days.
Mrs. Taylor, wife of the foreman
at La touche, has been staying in the
city but will go home on one >f the
next boats.
Frank Sellers who has been here
for some time goes on the Evans to
Cordova.
SCHOOL BIDS
KNOCKED OUT
OWING TO MISTAKE DELAY
(K'lTRS IN GIVING
CONTRACT
At the special meeting of the coun
cil last evening to receive bids for the
building of the new school house
three bids were received but owing to
an oversight the consideration of the
bids was postponed until a spe- ia!
meeting which will be held next Mon
day evening.
The clerk read the bid of George 11.
Conklin before announcement was
made that the bids were about to be
opened. The bid of Mr. Conklin was
$3,785 but immediately after the
reading of it Charles Krefting pre
sented a bid from the floor of the
chamber. His bid was just ten dol
lars less than the Conklin bid. The
only other bid received was that of
J. T. Harvey which was $4,432.
Owing to the fact that the bid of
one man was read before the other
was presented and that no announce
ment of the reading of the bids was
made the majority of the council de
cided to postpone the matter. Some
people now say they have reason to
think that all the three bids will be
rejected.
There has also been expressed a
feeling that the school will not be
built at all as the treasurer read a re
port showing that when all the taxes
are collected, if they are collected, and
when the school lots are paid for and
all outstanding warrants met the city
would only have $4,386 in the treasury
and the school building might cost
$5,000. It has been said that Bishop
Rowe has offered to the Methodists
the use of the Episcopal church on
condition that they put a furnace in
the building and some people believe
that the city could get the use of the
church on the same terms from the
bishop for a school.
BURNS NEVER
WAS CANDIDATE
JACK KONAN DECLARES THE
MENTION OF HIS NAME WAS
CONFINED TO COAST
That William Burns of Fairbanks
was novel* an aspirant for delegate
honors is the statement made this
morning by John Konan, democratic
committeeman and formerly candi
date for congress on the democ ratic
ticket. Mr. Konan has returned after
a tour of tin* district during which he
.isited several properties and several
mining sections generally. He says
that no one in Fairbanks ever men
tioned Burns as a candidate for the
nomination and that his name in such
t connection only appeared in the
coast papers. He had already declin
ed absolutely to let bis name go for
ward.
Martin Harrais, according to 'dr
Konan, is now one of the most solid
members of the regular democratic
party. He was deceived in the last
•ampaign and is altogether too hon
est and honorable a man, Mr. Konan
says, to permit his association with
questionable politicians to continue
when he learned the truth.
Mr. Konan will he around this dis
trict all the fall. He will take a prom
inent part in the reception to the
present democratic candidate and will
undoubtedly, work hard for the suc
cors of the party.
LAHARFK AND N17CM HI V
SKWARD IMITI’RK SHOW
Seward Will Now Have One of the
Finest Picture Shows in the
Whole Territory
Messrs. Labaree and Xuzum have
purchased the Seward picture show
from Mr. Sawyer and one of the fin
est shows in the territory will be con
lucted by the new company. The new
theater will be known as The Casino.
Messrs. Labaree and Xuzum will start
up in the present show house and con
tinue there until further arrange
ments are made.
They have sent out for an electric
orchestra of the best kind and are
securing a new grade of films of the
most interesting description which
will be produced when they arrive
from Seattle.
Two shows will be run each night,
including Sundays, the first show each
evening commencing at 7:45 o’clock.
The price of admission for children
has neen reduced to ten cents and
everything will be done to make the
theater most popular and pleasant.
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FRANK YOFNC.S SLl'ICING
IN C.OOP GRAVE!
J. P. Kalning, who arrived from
Cooper creek Wednesday evening,
says that Frank Youngs has been
sluicing since last Friday and thai he
is in very good ground. He has not
yet cleaned up but the gold can be
seen in several places on the bedrock,
'no young lady picked up several
coarse pieces from the gravel. The
gold is coarser than shot.
F. B. Wood has recently taken a
trip over the country and came back
highly pleased with what he saw. He
is a newspaperman by profession but
came to examine some mining prop
erty.
Mrs. Anderson and Miss Anderson
leave* today after a visit with their
son and brother, Sid Anderson, cash
ier of the Bank of Seward.
W. Fogelstrom, the examiner of
bridges for the government railroad
commission, has been in the city for
some days after having completed his
work on the Alaska Northern line. He
will leave for Ship Creek, the head
quarters of the commission, on the
next boat.
OLD TIMERS
STILL REMAIN
MANY OF THOSE WHO FOFNDEI)
THE C ITY NINE YEARS AGO
ARE WITH FS
Nino years ago today the founders
of the city of Seward landed on those
' shores and several of them arc still
here. . .Many of them are among the
most prominent people in the district
! and all see ahead in the near future
the fulfillment of the hopes which
drew them hither. A dance will !>»•
given by the baseball club tonight in
honor of the anniversary of the com
ing of the* ••Pilgrims" to tjje land o'
promise and part of the arrangements
will be the taking of a flashlight of
the first arrivals.
Those who came on the* Santa Ana
and who are still here are as follows:
T. W. Hawkins, Dr. Charles Dag
gett, George Phelps, John Ballaine, A.
F. Rasmussen, Pete ‘Anderson, John
Nelson, Judge Whittlesey, Mrs. Ber
nice Taylor. Mrs. E. Gordon Hette'.
Frank Ballaine, Judge Hildreth (now
at Knik), Jacob Heinmiller, G. M.
Kerns, W. G. Weaver, Mrs. \N. H.
Daykin and family.
WATSON T \KES PEACE
OF THE SAMPSON
The Admiral Watson has been
chosen to take the run of the Samp
son to these ports and she' will leave
wattle for Seward on September 1'*.
the date on which the* ill-starred
Sampson would have lett on her next
run. Wayne Blue received word to
ffc t last night. The Watson is
a fine vessel.
U. S. ENVOY
FOR MEXICO
P.U L FI LLER OF NKW YORK
(JOES TO CONFER WITH
CARRANZA
WASH INdTON, Aug. 28.—Presi
dent Wilson has appointed Paul Ful
| ler, a lawyer of New York, to go to
.Mexico City and enter into negotia
tions with President Carranza about
j some of the questions hearing on the
I relations between this country and
I tin* Mexican republic. There has
1 been some comment on the fact that
i John Lind was not selected for the
task although he had been the repre
sentative of the government in a sim
ilar capacity with the Huerta admin
istration. Tin failure to appoint him
has \iuscd the feeling that the ad
ministration is dissatisfied with the
work of Lind.
MO<WE MEET AT 8
SII VRP THIS EVENING
The Seward Lodge No. 142.' of the
Loyal Order of Moose of the \\orld
will meet this evening at A. P». hall at
8 o’clock sharp. On the stroke of ‘hat
hour 4he officers will be in their s-ta
tions and members are requested to
be present so that the proceedings
may go on uninterruptedly. A large
number of new members will he initi
ated at tonight’s meeting. So num
erous are the applications for rem
hership now that the lodge will he
able to secure its charter long before
thi allotted time. In this Seward N
follov ing in the footsteps of all the
Alaska towns where the Moose are
| booming.
I TEN MILLION RUSSIANS
LONDON. Aug. 28.—Ten million Russians are now be
ing enrolled as soldiers and hope is high that in the o\ei
whelming forces of the czar safety tor the allies stdl
exists. With the greatest host in the history of all wars
of all time the Russian empire intends to swoop down on
the German borders and crush the armies of the kaiser by
mere weight of numbers. Should the advance of the tier
mans towards Paris he delayed time will be given to Rus
sia to get her hosts on the move and Germany will hardly
dare to detach any of her forces in the west to meet the
Russian armies in the east. Great as the war was known
to he from the beginning there is now opening to the eyes
of the people of the universe the most awful possibilities
of an unthinkable slaughter. Every man in each of the
warring nations will probably be summoned to the colors
of his country within a month and armies equal in num
ber almost to the whole population of all Great Britain
will probably soon be thundering over the accursed con
tinent. No man living has the power of imagination to
conceive what is in store for the world before the present
tornado of war dies out.
BELGIANS REPULSED
Four divisions of the Belgian army which had opened
an attack on the Germans with Antwerp as their base
have been repulsed and driven back to that city. Many of
their guns were taken and a large number of prisoners.
The German communications have been destroyed at Lou
vain, however, and this is regarded as a rather serious
mishap.
The last line of German reservists has been called out
to duty and are now mobilizing and w ill probably be dis
patched to reinforce the German army opposing the Rus
sians in East Prussia. It is supposed that they were not
called out before as the war department considered it bet
ter to see first where they were most needed. Now- that
the allies have been defeated in the north and west it is
generally concluded that the Russians will be the next to
receive attention.
In spite of the victories no one believes that the allies
will not yet put up strenuous opposition to the advance of
the German armies into France and some very bitter
struggles will yet take place although the hostile armies
are said to have been converted into a force which no
longer can hope to withstand the troops of the kaiser now
flushed with victory.