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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-21

Fhe High School teachers and the
pills were the recipients Of a most
|ightful song yesterday at the
ening of the morning exercises by
High School sextette. Although
riyaling the sextette from Lucia
fame, it is the consensus of opin-
among the delighted audience
i they were far superior in har-
hy. This is the fires time since
POOL started that these talented
gers have performed for the stu
n body, but the appreciative ap-
use given them by the audience
+ testimony that it would not be
last time.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
SEWARD LAWYER
OFFERED LOCAL
ATTORNEySH|P

VALDEZ Oct 26.-lt vas learne
here Yesterday that Attorney Lee Y
Ray who WAS elected senator TO
the first Alaska Legislature was of
fered the appointment OF assistant
district attorney at Fairbanks in
the Fourth judicial division under
District Attorney James J. Crossley
When interviewed in the matter Mr..
Ray stated that his business inter.
ests demand his attention on the
coast and that he had refused the
appointment
Attorney Ray had expressed a de
sire - Mr.. Crossley to practice in
the Interior camp and after the res
isnation OF assistant district attor,
ney Cecil II .Clegg, District Attorney
Crossley sent the name of Attorney
Ray for the position to the depart
m,ut OF justice. On the twenty sec
oad Of last month, the appointment
was given to Ray who replied that
he would accept the pos ton if a
substitute could be secured until
he could straighten out his business
interests and the suits of his clients
on the coast. As he has refused the
appointment it is inferred that salts
factory arrangements could not be
made BY the department of Justice
The coast people are pleased TO
learn that Attorney Ray has decided
TO remain on the coast where he is
we'll and fayorably known and has
taken an active Interest in every
Thing which tended toward the al
rancement o the community
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
Fifteen HURT
N NEW HAVEN
TRAIN WRECK

WESTERLY, r. l.. Oct. 26-Anoth-
er serious accident occurred on the
New York. New Haven & Hartford
railroad today when the northbound
through express was derailed near
here this morning. The ira n had
left New Haven this morning for the
north and after leaving Connecticut
and crossing the Pawcatuck river it
vas ditched by washout. all OF
the cars being carried down the EN-.
bankment. All OF the passengers
were badly shaken up and fifteen OF
them are seriously injured of which
three may die.
This is the third serious accident
TO occur en- the road within the
past six months and the first to
occur since the new president, Ho-
ward Elliott assumed office, al
though the present disaster is not
as serious as either of the two form
er ones. The accident record of
the New Haven line shows list
OF fteen serious wrecks in the
past thirty months. with a casualty
list of seventy killed and over
fur hundred injured
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
TEN YEARS FOR
WHITE SHAVING

VANCOUVER. b. c.. Oct %
Former Principal Davis of the En-.
umeiaw school was carried hysteri-
eally from the courtroom when he
Was found guilty OF violating the
White slave law and was sentenced
to ten years at hard labor in the
penitentiary at New Westminster
The principal was found guilty Of
forcing his girl wife who was a
pupil of his until their marriage. to
lead Il life of shame.
The case has attracted great
deal of attention as the principals
We're well-known here and as the
case was the first OF the kind to
come before the Vancouver court
After the scandal was made pub
ltc Davis was forced to resign from
the school staff
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
ARREST KING
FOR SPEEDING

MADRID, Spain, Oct. 26.-Two po
licemen stopped King Alphonso while
ne was speeding through the streets
Of the city in his automobile yes
terday and were about to arres;
him when they recognized his ma
jesty. They immed ately apologized
for their action but the king l-
sisted upon being taken to the police
station the same as ordinary offend
ers.
The two policemen proceeded
with the king to the station in his
auto where he lauded them for iheir
action and ordered them promoted
After giving them cigars he depart
ed again, forgetting that he had
been hauled to the court for violat
ing the speeding ordinance.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
TWO HUNDRED
DEAD OUT Of
DAWSON MINE

DAWSON, y. NJ. Oct. 2G.-lt is
expected that nearly 200 bodies of
the coal miners which were entomb-
ed in mine No. of the Canyon
coal company when the explosion oc.
cured last Thursday, will be recover
ed when the rescue works ends this
evening. All of the bodies which
We're recovered show signs of hay
ns been badly mangled by the en-
p!osion while the fire which follow
ed added to the horrors. Only -
miners We're taken out alive and
they have narrowing tales to tell of
The hardships suffered while the
rescue work was going on.
The suffocating gases which
have rendered the rescue rk haz-
ardous, are gradually subs;ding
More fires which started in the mine
have gradually been eXtineuished.
and in three or four days after tha
mine has opportunity to cool off.
the work of clearing up the wreck
age will be commenced.
Scores of funerals Cf the unfor-
tunate victims are being held today
and the entire population of the
town has turned out to pay their
respects to the departed miners
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
HOME RULE MAY
CAUSE TROUBLE

LONDON, Oct 26.-Replying 10
Premier Herbert Asquith who had
announced in one OF his public
speeches that when the Irish home
rule bill was passed EnstanG Nould
was dissension to it or not Admiral
Charles Ber/5iord predicted that this
act on would result in stubborn op-
lead to war with the Historians,
"ho are bitterly opposed to the
home rule which is now in parlia-
ment, believing that they would be
iurther taxed to enrich the Engl sh
treasury.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
LUkEWARM RECEPTION
FOR MRS. PANKHURST

CLEVELAND, o., Oct. 26-Al-
though the local suffragettes had re-
fused TO entertain Mrs. Emmaiine
Pankhurst, the militant English suf-
iragette who is touring the eastern
states in the interst of her cause,
there was good turnout at the
meeting here last night at which
she spoke. Her speech was mild
throughout and it is evident that
she is conforming to the ideas OF
her American sisters while in Amer
lea. While on her lecture tour she
is beng accompanied by Mrs. o. II.
F. Belmont, of New York, who is
doing everything possible to make
her sta yin America a pleasant one.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
OPIUM joint CAUSE
OF CHINK MIGRATION

HANRE. Mont, Oct. 26.-Follow-
ing the discovery that an opium
joint was being run in the Chinese
section OF the city, mob of
citizens gathered and demolished
the shops and proceeded to run the
celestials out of the town. They
met a stubborn resistance by the
Chinks who attempted to defend
themselves with the use of hot
fiat irons which they applied in
true laundry fashion upon all those
who attempted to approach them
Upon the arrival of the police the
engagement was declared off. but
the Chinese residents have left
the city.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27

This morning President Huerfa
summoned all of the candidates 10
the National palace and held long
talk with them over election mat.
ters and had them to agree by the
result of The election. and to assist
IN restoring peace and prosperity.
If the result OF the election should
be undecided they are to assist
Huerta in keeping peace pending
another election.
WASHINGTON. d. c. Oct 26-
The officials here are wondering
how the votes of the Mexican elec.
ton will be counted as the Mexi-
can law provides that the votes of
pres dental elections be counted by
both houses of the legislature while
at the present the two houses are
disbanded. When Huerta prorogued
the legislature two weeks ago h
announced that he would call an
extraordinary session for today to
decide the result OF the election
but advices from the south are 10
the effect that he has failed to do
so.
Secretary OF State Bryan has TAX
en- personal charge of receiving the
news from Mexico in the absence
OF the President. From all quar-.
ters it is evident that much Interest
is being taken in the affairs in
Mexico
President Wilson has left for Mo
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
C0NV|CTS MAKE
Good ESCAPE

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Oct. 20
Several convicts who escaped from
the pcnitcntiary here Yesterday nave
~ en- traced N ! northeasterly dire
icn and it is believed that they ae
feaded for Auburn. The pri<vn
guards which we're sent out from
here to track ;ham have gathered
a Auburn where it IS eXrec;cd that
4 battle will AXE place. The es"ap-
ed conviets have held up numerous
farm houses on their line of es-
cape where they have demanded food
and shelter. 1t is learned that they
are wellarmed and will undoubtedly
make determined effort to make
good their escape
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
VALDEZ|ANS WILL
KEEP ROAD OPEN

VALDEZ, Oct. 20 After having
discussed the matter in the council
chambers, the city councilmen have
united with the local businessmen
and are raising funds to keep the
trail from here to Willow creek op-
an again this winter. Many sub
scriptions are coming in and it is
certain that large sum VII be
raised for the purpose.
I he trail is TO be kept open all
winter and local merchants again
expect to prove to the authorities
that the Valdez route is the only
sure one into the interior With the
road from here to Willow creek IN
working order Fairbanks will be
able to get its mail via Valdez if
the COrdova road should be unable
10 deliver it.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
BOYS ATTACK
NOTED DOCTOR

OSWEGO, n. Y. Oct. 26.-A gang
of boys made futile attempt today
TO tar and feather DR.. Mary Walk
er, which would have been success
full had not passersby been attract.
ed by her cries and come to her
assistance. When assistance arrived
the boys scattered before their den
tity could be ascertained
Dr. Walker claims that Princess
Olga, daughter of Gar Nicholas OF
Russia who was formerly patient
of hers, was behind the attack which
was instigated by the princess be
cause she felt that the doctor was
too severe in making her conform
10 her strict orders.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
STANDER HAS
MORE TROUBLE

SEATTLE, Oct. 26.-Antone Stand
er, who made a fortune in the klon-
dixie district in the early days of
that camp after which he had con-
siderable trouble with his wife and
partners, has filed suit in the dis
trict court here against DR. Jordan
who is also a former Northerner,
In the complaint filed Stander
claims that he entrusted his quar-
ter million dollar estate to DR.. Jor
dan and by his mismanagement he
has lost a considerable sum. Stand
er also claims that Jordan also re
seved rakeoff In the construc-
ton of the Stander hotel here. TWen.
ty thousand dollars is the sum ask
ed for by the complainant as a
remuneration.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
mitchell HAS A
LEAD ACCORDING
To STRAW VOTE

NEW YORK. Oct. 26.-The New
York Herald IndependenU in its
issue today announces that a stray
vote conducted during the past three
weeks shows that John Purroy Nit.
chcl has small lead over Everett
+. Mccall in the mayoralty race.
The mayoralty campaign is now the
chief topic of conversation all over
New York and much interest is
being taken i'll the election which
is to be held next week.
II is admitted by those posted
that the election will be a close one
and will be hotly contested. 1t is
evident that the Sulzer case and
Tammany is an issue which may
prove the undoing of Mccall.
Mr.. Mitchell who is collector of
the port of New York and former
president of the city board of alder
leader of the anti-Tammany forces
He served as mayor for two months
during 1910 while William Gaynor
was convalescing from gunshot
wounds, with great credit to him
self He is the youngest candidate
that was ever put up for the posi-
ton.
In the race against him s Judge
Mccall former State supreme court
justice who is at the head OF the
regular Democratic ticket and has
received the endorsement of Tam
MANY
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
CORW|N IS LAST
BOAT FOR NOME

SEATTLE. Oct 26.-It was an.
nounced here today that the steam
ship Cor"in would leave here during
he first week in November with
passengers and the last shipment
OF freight for Nome. The boat vii!
also carry large load of supplies
for the sufferers of the stricken
Seward peninsula camp Already
many reservations have been made
for the Corwin and when it leaves
it will doubtless have a capacity
load.
The steamship Victoria arrived
here during the week from Nome
bringing the last passengers which
left Fairbanks by the lower r.ver
route.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
CURRENCY BILL
REPORTED SOON

WASHINGTON u. G.. Oct. 26.-
The senate currency committee has
ended its hearings on the Owen
Glass currency bill and it IS expect
ed that it will be reported in the
senate within the next two weeks
Although it is admitted that the bill
will bring about radical change
and will be a benefit. the chief op-
position to its passage is man Tested
by the bankers, who are opposed
to having the federal board of con-
troll over the reserve banks being
made up mostly of men not bankers.
as is provided by the provisions of
the proposed bill. 1t is also desired
that there be one reserve bank in
stead of the twelve which will be
provided if the bill passes as it
now reads.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
HEAVY LOSS
At MONTEREY

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Oct. 20
Authentic advices have been receiv-
ed here that the town OF Monterey
has been capturd by the Constitu-
tionalist forces after weeks hard
fighting. The losses were heavy
OF both sides and it is estimated
that at least a thousand We're kill
ed while a thousand others are re-
ported to have been wounded. AT
ter the capture OF the city the gov
ernment troops made hurried re-
treat to the south, and it is believ-
ed that they are headed for Mexico
City where they have been called
TO defend President Huerta should
trouble arise there.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
PIC CAUSE Of
FATAL WRECK

AURORA, ILL.,, Oct. 26.-Three per.
sons were instantly killed and the
five other occupants of an automo.
bile were seriously injured when
the machine hit pig near here
today. I he car was speeding down
a country road not TAR from the city.
and When it was approaching the
pig the animal became frightened
and started to cross to the other
side of the road. When the auto hit
the animal the big car was over
turned. one end lying in the ditch
while the other end was over :,
fence. with all the occupants pin
ned underneath. The pig was badly
injured-so seriously, that it had to
be killed.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
STRIKE MAY CAUSE
SHORTAGE OF COAL

VALDEZ, Oct. ga coal short
age is feared in all OF the coast
towns in Alaska because of the
strike of coal miners which took
place at Mana mo, British Colun-
bia this summer. All of the coal u.s.
ed by the coast people comes from
the British Columbia mines and
due to the long strike there is a
shortage of the fuel and the de-
mands of the Alaska people cannot
be supplied.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
STUDENTS RAISING
FUNDS FOR BLETHEN

SEATTLE. Oct, 26.-The students
of the University of Washington
have organized for the purpose OF
raising funds to reimburse Col A. J.
Blethen who suffered a serious loss
when the Seattle Times of which he
is the chief owner and editor, was
destroyed by flames three weeks
ago. Mr. Blethen and the Times
have always assisted the students
in journalism in their course in the
state university, by allowing them
the use of the columns of the paper
and use of the office to study the
practical side of printing, and it Is
to show their gratefulness that the
funds are being raised.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
MANY file FOR LAND
OPENED IN NEBRASKA

NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Oct. 60
Nearly 10000 had entered their fiji,
.ns before the registration was clos
ed here yesterday for the reserva-
lion which is to be thrown open on
Tuesday. Many people from all
i arts of the States have been arriv,
ing here the past few days to be on
hand when the reserve is opened
Ii OF whom having hopes OF gettir 6
claim number one.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27

bile where he is to dei.ver an adress
before the Southern Commercial
congress tomorrow. Before leaving
the President stated that within
forty eight hours he would announce
whether he would recognize the exis.
tence OF any government in Mexico.
VERA CRUZ, Oct. General
Felix Diaz Who has taken refuge IN
the American embassy here since
his arrival from Europe fearing
that he would be arrested by Huer-
tas soldiers announced at midnight
for Mexico City early this morning.
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 26.-The min
ister of foreign affairs states that
Gen. Felix Diaz appealed to Ameri-
can agent John Lind for protection
ON his trip to the cap tai from the
coast town.
HERMOSllLO. Oct. &c General
Nenustiano Carranza. leader of the
Constitutionalist forces reasserts that
he is a non-participant in the presi-
dental election which he declares
Illegal
DALLAS, Tex. Oct. 2G.-Goyern-
ment sleuths have been ordered to
the border to keep watch on con
ditions across the line and to learn
whether there are any violations eyi-
dent in the Mexican election
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
QUIET ELECTION HFID
IN MEXICO YESTERDAY

MEXICO CITY. Oct. 26.-Today is
the day of the election for president,
which is passing off very easily and
little interest appears to be taken
in the outcome Very few of the
populace have ayailed themselves
OF the privilege to vote and from
appearances al the polls il seems
that the government officials are
the only ones taking an interest
in the election.
Troops are patroling the streets
and machine guns have been placed
about the strategic points of the city
while soldiers are guarding the polls
who have been instructed to remain
neutral. From early reports re-
ceived Sunday ght no disturbances
have taken place so far and it is
not likely that any attempts will b
made.
There are many candidates in the
race for the presidency but it IS
evident that only three or four are in
the running Fredrico Gamboa. form
er MI mister OF foreign affairs is the
Catholic candidate and appears to
have a good chance of success. Gen
eral l.afuente is the liberal republi.
can and Manuel Calero is the Liberal
" Nhile there are several n. her aanIi-
dates, but their race is hopeless. Presi-
dent Huerta is ostensibly support,
ng the candidacy of Gamboa but
the latter's followers are suspicious.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
AMBASSADOR
CUTS EXPENSE

BERLIN Oct. 26.-Determined to
cut down part of the enormous ex-
pense incurred TO keep up his end
of the splendor before the foreign
court, American ambassador James
W. Gerard has moved to a smaller
mansion. which viii reduce his rent
bill from $4,000 to $4,000 a year
Ambassador Gerard, who was
formerly an associate justice of the
New York supreme court has been
entertaining lavishly since his arriv-
al here. and although the salary for
the position amounted to $4,000 a
year his rent bill alone exceeded
it by $4,000.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
BODY OF AVIATOR
IS WASHED ASHORE

ISLIP, r. l., Oct 26.-The body
of Aviator Jewell. vas washed
ashore here today The aviator
made flight in an aeroplane
that some accident had befallen him
when he failed to return. but a
search failed to find any trace of
him and he was given up for lost
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
SALVATION ARMY HEAD
Is COMING To AMERICA

LONDON, Oct 26.-General Brom
well Booth, head of the Salvation
Army sailed for America today
where he will make tour of inspec
ton for the next few months 'rhou-
sands of friends were down 10 the
boat to see him os' and wish him
Il pleasant journey. This will be
General Booths first visit to Ameri-
ca snce he assumed the leadership
father, General William Booth.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
MUCH WORK BEFORE
COURT At VALDEZ

VALDEZ, Oct 26.-Court had a
busy session during the week, as
four convictions and one acquittal
we're secured during thot time. Two
men We're convicted of robbery from
person and two others We're found
guilty OF robbery from dwelling.
The one acquittal was that OF a
man who was charged with selling
liquor to a native.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
ACQUITTED OF PASSING
ALTERED STOLEN BILLS

CHICAGO Oct. 26.-Because no
federal statute covers the case, the
judge instructed the jury to acquit
Michael Fannigan, + who vas on trial
for passing an altered Canadian bill
From the evidence introduced it
was proven that the altered bill
was one of the 2O7 bills which were
stolen from the bank at New West
minister. B. c.. over a year ago.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
GERMAN TAXES SHOW
Decline IN DRINKING

BERLIN, Oct. 26.-The annual
tax receipts in Germany show a
decrease of a half million dollars
over the receipts for last year. The
decrease is attributed to the decline
in beer drinking. The government
officials appear to be worried over
the decrease in the revenue which
is chiefly used for military pur-
Iposes.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
JOSLIN MAKES SHORT
VISIT TO COAST town

VALDEZ, Oct. 26-Falcon Joslin
of Fairbanks arrived here last night
from Cordova and will leave again
tomorrow. He is leaving for the
south on the steamship Mariposa
for a few days before proceeding
east on matters of business.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
MUST BECOME CITIZENS
TO ASSUME CLUB OFFICES

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 10. = The Ger
man-American Alliance. a local or
ganization which is composed chiefly
of workers employed in the brew
cries at its last meeting decided
that in the future all officers OF
the alliance must be Americans or
have declared their intention of be-
coming such. Citizenship is to be
compulsory before any of the mem,
bers can assume office.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
SAD TASK.

Maud: "Beatrix has lost twenty
pounds lately, her gowns are perfect
successes, her sweetheart proposed
to her last night, her rich uncle died
yesterday and left her s1,OOO.00O. and
now she has to go to his funeral to-
day and try to look sad"
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
YOUNG STENOGRAPHER
JUMPS FROM 18TH FLOOR

SEATTLE, Oct. 26.-May Gordon,
a pretty stenographer OF twenty.
while suffering from nervousness
jumped down the spiral stairway
from the thirteenth floor of the AL
aska building, but her fall was cut
short by the railing on the tenth
floor Her cries of pain brought
several to the scene who did all
they could TO relieve the sufferer
but she died soon afterward.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
MANY ATTEND CLOSING
OF PORT0LA FESTIVAL

SAN FRANCISCO Oct. 26.-Over
a half million people witnessed the
PortOla parade and street pageant
last night which marked the close
of the Portola festival which has
been held here for the last three
days. The festival is an annual
affair and was huge success this
year, many people coming from all
parts of the state to attend.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
new POWER PLANT IS
CAUSE OF CUT Rates

VALDEZ, Oct 2e.-Another power
plant will be in operation in Val
deZ within a month which will make
the second of the kind in this city.
1t is expected that cut rates will be
announced soon and that there will
be a bitter war between the two
companies.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
WILL COLLECT Income
TAXES NOVEMBER iST

WASHINGTON, d. G., Oct 90
Secretary OF the Treasury McAdoo
has approved the income tax resala.
tions as contained i'll the income
tax bill which was passed during
the present session of congress and
collections OF taxes on all incomes
over $4,000 will start November
first.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-10-27
FROST CASES
ARE POSTPONED

CHICAGO. Oct. 2b.-The Frost civ.
il suits which Were instituted here
nearly three years ago by the GOV.
ernment seeking a dissolution q the
Alaska coal claims. have been in
Gefin tely postponed as Secretary
of Interior Lane must decide wheth.
er the testimony in the criminal
cases can stand
CHICAGO. Oct. .26-The McKen.
zie coal land cases which were in.
stituted by the government against
the coal locaters in the Matanuska
fields because it was alleged the To-
cations were made by fraudulent en-
try. are to come up for trial here
tomorrow.