The novel destruction of a German
submarine through the quick wit of
an unnamefl French pilot is one of
the war tales which will live for years
to come. To this pilot’s credit is the
saving of perhaps hundreds of lives,
says the London Times. '
At the bottom of the British chan
nel lies the battered shell of a German
U-boat which, previous to its demise,
had been notorious for its deadly work
among craft of all kinds that happen
ed to cross its path. To save the cen
sor’s blue pencil, more about the work
of this steel shark of the sea and its
habitual rendezvous is better left un
said, but the topic of interest is that
it came to its end in a most unexpected
manner.
A great transport vessel loaded with
British soldiers was the intended vic
tim of the s mbuam.p Deeeitis zfi
tim of the submarine. Despite tor
pedo boats convoying the transport,
the U-boat audiciously appeared close
to the French coast and shot its tor
pedo. A few minutes before, a French
pilot had boarded the ship to take her
safely into the shallow channels which
led to the harbor.
This pilot held the wheel when the
submarine poked her periscope above
the choppy waves. He saw the tor
p^jo come plowing toward the ship.
A piece of clever maneuvering caus
ed the half ton of explosives to rush
past the transport, missing her by a
narrow margin. The khaki crowd
aboard watched the show with silent
interest. Their lives were in the
hands of the Frenchman up on the
bridge. Not a sound came from any
one. The only noise was that of the
big craft veering sideways to miss the
tarpedo and the swish of the water
as it passed.
The torpedo boats began to get into
notion. They could not, fire for fear .
of hitting their convoy, but they rush- !
ed in circles in an effort to train their
guns on the enemy. The latter how
ever, was also constantly maneuver
ing.
The submarine commander was
watching the destroyers and paying no
attention to the big unwieldy trans
port which seemed to be wallowing in ,
the trough of the waves.
The French pilot’s part of the drama
though, was not so unimportant as the
submarine commander thought. By
pulling of bell ropes and pressing of
buttons the pilot soon had his ship
under control. He veered her about so
sharply that the submarine was quick
ly entrapped under the transport’s
stern. Every mortal aboard heard the
grinding and ripping of steel plates as
the transport’s swiftly revolving pro
peller ate its way into the U-boat. A
rumbling sound and great patches of
| blue oil on the surface of the water
j were soon the only evidence of the sub
j marine. Then the pilot calmly signal
I ed for full speed ahead and took his
ship safely into harbor.
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. SATURDAY, APRIL 28, DATE
FIXED FOR BASEBALL DANCE
—
Thp tickets for the big baseball
fiance are on sale. The dance takes
place at Robarts’ hall Saturday night,
April 28, and deserves the patronage
of the people of Anchorage for the
funds go toward paying off the indebt
edness of the grand stand, and the
grand stand belongs to Anchorage.
It is a common cause in support of
the national game. Buy some tickets
and support the cause whether you
: dance or not. There will be plenty of
young people at the dance, for it is
going to be an event. Special music
i has been provided and the dance floor
! will be thoroughly cleaned and waxed
for the occasion. The dance will be
informal and a success.
Latest War News at Peterson’s. 399
New, large stock and very latest in
I Styleplus $17 clothes. B. & H., “Qual
! ity first.” 832
Sandwiches and bakery lunches at
! the North Pole Bakery. 797
BARGE BANGOR ON
WAY TO ANCHORAGE
CRUSHED ON ROCKS
(Ketchikan Progressive-Miner)
During a heavy snow storm Sunday
night, the tow line from the tug Com
modore with the barge Bangor in tow,
broke, while the vessels were slowly j
creeping northwards near Mary isl
and. A heavy wind was blowing at
the time and the barge, loaded heav
ily with oil anil lumber for the An
chorage Supply company, at Anchor
age, loosened from the tug by the
breaking of the tow line, began drift
ing back fast, soon jamming herself
between two big rocks near the shore.
The Commodore arrived in port
here late yesterday afternoon and re
turned to the scene of the accident,
some 2G miles south, with Deputy
Customs Officer Stivers, of Juneau,
and John R. Beegle, of the adjuster’s
office. It was soon made apparent j
that nothing could be done until the
cargo was unloaded, and arrange
ments are now under way to try and
save as much as possible.
The tug Commodore is owned by B.
C. Mills, Tug & Barge company, of
Vancouver, B. C., while the barge is
the property of the Anchorage Supply
company, of Seattle. It is thought
that the cargo may be salvaged, after
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which it may hr possible to float the ‘
vessel anil tlrydock her for repairs, •
provided weather conditions continue
favorable.
Arrangements were made today ;
through John It. Reegle & Co. for two
gas boats and two scows with which ,
to lighter all the cargo except the 5
lumber. In order to handle the lum
ber a wire was sent to Seattle for a
large scow to be sent to the scene.
The barge is lying behind a reef about ;
a mile and a half south of the Mary
island lighthouse. Her crew consists
of foui- men who are remaining with ;
the vessel.
Resides her cargo of oil and lumber
the barge is loaded with .'>00 tons of :
supplies of all kinds, including eggs, J
oranges, potatoes and paper building jj
materials.
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Braudes & Vehring, contractors and '■
builtds. Kstimates cheerfully fum- \
ished. Leave orders or phone 90-Y— >
C. W. Bolte. 808 i
Stop at I’eterson’s Hotel. 399 c
We all take lunch at the North 1’ole \
Bakery. ”9" J;
Peterson’s Billiard Parlor for 'latest
war bulletins.
400
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Watch A. L. U. space. Something \
brewing. 048 •
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COSMOPOLITAN MARKET!
Selection of Stock, Care in Buying, ami Supervision
of Backing is the secret of the excellent condition in
which our goods arrive. In Seattle we have a buyer whose
sole duty is to visit the public markets and wholesale dis
trict and get the very best
FRESH FRUITS, GREEN VEGETABLES AND
RANCH PRODUCE
That money can buy. These are bought immediately be
fore tile sailing of every boat and are carefully packed
and placed on the steamer less than an hour before the
vessel sails.
“Go to the Market After the Boat Arrives’’
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Garfell & Popodopolos
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Temple Auditorium
A. L. U.
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BIG
DANCE!!
Wednesday Night!!
Admission 50c
Spectators 25c
Six Couples will be chosen to compete for prize to
be given to best couple April 21st, decision to be made by
Show Dansant Company.
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RECREATION
Bowling Alleys and Pool Parlors
YOUNG VIKING R HEGSTROM
Next to Harmony Theatre.
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The Royal Cafe
Special .Arrangements Made tor Entertaining Private
Parties.
'Hie place of real service. Boxes, Lunch Counter.
Try Some of Our Special Dishes.
A MARVELOUS ATTRACTION!!
“The Battle Cry of Peace!”
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EMPRESS THEATRE
APRIL 17-18-TUESDAY - - - WEDNESDAY--APRIL 17-18
ONLY ONE SHOW EACH NIGHT, BEGINNING AT 8 SHARP
A FEW COMMENDABLE COMMENTS.
“Thrills by the yard.” N. V. Tribune.
“Far transcended anything an acted play could present,’ |
X. V. World.
“Story so well told, so well acted, cannot fail to make
deep and lasting impression,” N. Y. Evening Telegram.
“Picture one of the finest ever shown,’ X. V. .Journal of
< 'omtnerce.
“Lesson taught by picture a ringing reply to the talk ot
Bryan and other pacifists.”—Governor Goldsboro ot Mar>
■ hind.
• * Self-preservation is the first law ot a nation ueithei
wars, fires nor disasters are caused by precaution. Secre
tary of War Garrison.
“ Adequacy is not reached until our Na\\ is strong enough
to meet on equal terms the Navy of the strongest possible ad
versary.”—Admiral Dewey.
Letter from Ex-President Roosevelt, to .1. Stuart Blaekton.
author of “Tin* Battle Cry of Peace.”
Mv dear Air. Blaekton
I wish you all success in your enterprise. Every man
worth being called a man should realize that it he has the right
to vote, then it is his duty to hear anus. We Americans claim
to he a nation of freemen. Freemen do their own lighting.
They do not hire other people to do their fighting for them; and
if they are not fit and willing to do their own lighting they
are unfit to lx* freemen. The duty of military service should
he as widespread as the right to vote.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Oyster Bay, N. V.
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