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The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

these weapons to military eyes is the
system of transportation employed
by which the gun and its carria ge
are divided on two trucks equipped
with trimmed wheels and special de-
vices to distribute the enormous
weight over as much road service as
possible. The whole train is hauled
by a traction engine propelled by
steam or gasoline. Undoubtedly this
has served to increase the mobility
of the giant weapons; but officers
are not satisfied that the necessity
OF carefully preparing the ground up-
on which the guns stand when dis
charged has been done away with.
1t is still a job for engineers to place
these weapons and the long delay ne
cessary to permit the emplacement
of siege weapons while a little reduc-
ed, is still a factor in military opera-
tions.
The United States is not contem-
plating the construction OF very large
siege guns because the roads of the
country are not suited to carry such
enormous weights. The radius of
action OF the weapons would be lin
tied to the immediate vicinity of a
few Of the larger cities or to a high
way here or there that has been i'm
proved for a long distance. In the
event of invasion il would be impos-
sible to confine operations to terri
tories best suited for defense and
the guns would be virtually use
less.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

The "Possum Hunters" outlawry
like the might Rider" troubles is
being exaggerated by the city press
10 a way that is a great injustice to
the State abroad. 1t is bad enough
at best. but when city daily prints
stories, describing in detail things
which happened months or more
ago. as new outrages. it is added in
Jury. Several stories printed in
Louisville paers this week were air
ed two months ago. Some daily
papers send special representatives
60 the counties affected who print
all sorts Of rumors. highly colored
and much OF Il without foundation
10 fact. Gentlemen. the truth is
bad enough. Don't slander the old
State.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

in the war zone show turret forts
completely wrecked by German fire.
There is nothing to indicate, howev-
er, that the damage was inflicted by
1l-inch of even smaller shells, ord
nance experts believe. The enormous
destructive force of these shells has
been well known ever since the fall of
Port Arthur in the Japanese-Russian
The city was taken by the Japan
ese notwithstanding modern fortifi'
cations of the highest type; natural
ly stronger than any that have been
assailed during the present war since
the forts were located on high hills
rendering turret protection against
fire unnecessary. They were reduc-
ed by ll-inch coast defense howitz-
ers brought from the Japanese coast
with great labor and mounted after
the exercise of engineering skill of
the highest order to get them over
the rough ground and into place
where they commanded the Russian
fortreses. Once established behind
nearby hills. absolutely safe from the
fire of the Russian guns. the howitz-
ers disposed of the enemy,s boasted
defenses with the same ease that the
German guns have battered to pieces
the Belgian forts.
American officers have studied with
interest photographs Of the Ameri-
can mobile siege mortars. No scale
has accompanied these pictures but
comparison of the size of the men as
shown in the pictures with the bore
or breach Of the weapon beside which
they stand. indicates the guns to be
not greater than the ll-inch and In
many instances even smaller.
The most novel feature about
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

Hon. G. b. Likens, at presnt
chief deputy state auditor, is being
prominetly mentioned in connection
with the Democratic nomination for
secretary of state. The party might
go a long way further and fare
worse. Gabe is making good in his
present position, as he always has in
every position and we do not believe
he would forget to advertise an elec-
ton on a constitutional amendment
II he should be elected secretary of
state.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

vices. 1t can be taken as proof that
"watchful waiting" is at an end, at
least in the sense and to the extent
that we are not 10 continue waiting,
on Mexican soil, for the Mexicans
TO reconcile an irreconcilable con-
fict. We may continue watching
but we are waiting no longer. Five
Of our warships are still anchored
in Vera Cruz harbor. but the invasion
is at an end.
If the evacuation when the situa-
tion appear to be, and no doubt is.
more citical than at any previous
time. really signifies a new wish in
the administration 10 take hands off.
and await the constitution of form
of Mexican government which can
he recognized at Washington, this
country is to be congratulated upon
such a change of policy. The dis
patches reporting the evacuation in
clude the statement that Gen. Fun
ston is bringing back with him all
of the revenues collected while the
United States was in possession of
the Vera Cruz custom house. The
moneys will lie in the Washington
treasury until such time as gov
ernment is set up at the City of
Mexico which the government at
Washington can recognize as a gov
ernment de facto. The withdrawal
can be taken as indicating that Wash
ington has but small hope of any
such an early adjustment Of Mexican
affairs, and that it has grown tired
of watching and waiting for it to
appear.
There will undoubtedly be heard
protest and remonstrance against a
withdrawal at a time when there
was more prospect of opportunity TO
use the troops than ever before. Such
reasoning will fail to comprehend
that it may have been the growing
prospect of such a use which has
determined the president upon the
withdrawal The events which have
succeeded the departure of Huerta, in
their exhibition of the chaotic condi-
tion of affairs in Mexico, and the
evidence they afford of the utter fu-
tility of everything which had been
done in the development of Mr.. Will
sons "watchful waiting" policy, may
we'll be believed to have decided him
upon a withdrawal of the troops be-
fore they could be involved, and i'm
volve US, in a war which would be
the climax of all our futile dickering.
1t is significant that as fast as the
city was evacuated by American
troops it was occupied by Mexican
soldiers, of some faction yet to be
definitely determined, and that the
United States consul at the port ex-
acted from the Mexican officer in
command pledges of safety to Ameri-
cans and other foreigners. The
ships left in the harbor will prob
ably serve to make these pledges
good, even though a battle between
Mexicans for the possession of Vera
Cruz may be the next feature in a
serio-comic tragedy.-Globe Demo-
crat.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04
FOR SALE.

Store house and stock Of goods,
House 20xs0 feet with side room IL
feet wide. 6 room dwelling. All new
buildings and good location. Also 70
acre farm. so acres good rich bot
tom, good dwelling and barn. with
fencing and up-to-dste repair. viii
sell above property at a bargain.
A. NJ. WEATHERFORD.
H.. Sunnydale, Ky.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

President Wilson does not mean
to recognize the one term plank in
the Baltimore platform so far as the
nomination goes. However, he may
required to do so by a higher trib-
unal than the Democratic party. The
people have a last say.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

to us during the illness of our little
son who died last Monday. You will
always have a tender spot in our
memory.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.. Deyer.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

Down in Nashville a Democratic
prosperity" dinner party was storm
ed by sevral thousand unemployed
who demanded a hand out" They
were finally dispersed by the police.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

Turkey has explained that the
shot was merly friendly greeting.
So might have been the arrest of
our sailors at Tampico.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04
End Of "wstchful Waiting" /"

Withdrawal OF American troops
from Mexican soil, at the present
crisis in the affairs OF that country.
must be taken as evidence OF the
presidents esgerness to get out and
jesve the Mxicans TO their own de-
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

Paris fashions are not half so nec-
-fsary as some people thought. The
most attractive feature of women
apparel is the woman.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04
A. =. Of T.. Notice.

The Ohio County Union OF the A.
S. of E.. is called to meet at the
court house in Hartford. December
nth, at 10 O'Clock. All who are in,
terested in cooperation are asked
to attend.
S. l.. STEVENS. Pres.
HENRY M. PIRTLE. Sec'y.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

The Progressive National Commit
tee is holding a meeting to determine
whether or not they will disband.
What is the use?
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

The Democrats talk about Stanley
and numerous other candidates for
Governor, but they will nominate
Camden.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

When the president next address
es Congress no doubt he will be glad
to see some smiling faces for the last
time.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

Consider the things which have
happened since John Lind went to
Mexico to settle it for the President.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

When the American flag sailed
away from Vera Cruz. the Mexicans
sailed into one another.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

AS the interest in foot ball wanes,
the moth ball forces itself upon the
attention of the public.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

The Panama Canal has not been
as costly as the little User Canal in
Belgium.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

If Japan does not do better the
Allies threaten TO send her TO the
minors.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

Gov. McCreary is afraid to call an
extra session of the legislature. He
has had experience with it.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4.

Why 90 they not name one of the
new dances the Panama slide?
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04
Gard OF Thanks.

We desire to return our sincere
thanks TO our friends and neighbors
who were SO kind and considerate e
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

II is so easy to get things mixed
at Frankfort, during the legislature.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04

Il is possible that the river of
doubt empties into Salt river.
The Hartford republican., 1914-12-04
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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
MORGAN TESIR
 TO SELL

WASHINGTON Dec. 1S.-J. P Mor. gan today conferred with Secretary of the Interior Franklin X. Lane, and it was learned that he told the secre- tary that within o few days he would submit Q definite written proposal on behalf of the AlaskaSyndicote to sell tho Copper River e Northwestern railroad at Cordovas to the govern ment
 Secretary Lane would give no inti- nation of bis intentions in the prem ises.
 It Is commonly rumored in Wash, ington that the Morgan interests arc willing to sell the Copper River road at 9 loss, rather thnn see the govern ment build parallel line at some oth- CT point al tidewater on the coast of Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
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SEATTLE, Dec. 18.-Frank H Tape former interpreter ct the Seattle im- migration stalou was acquitted 0n December 70. Of the charge of having conspired to intlmidate witnesses in the governments case against Tape for alleged bribery and extortion in un' lawfully allowing chinamen Go be brought into this country.
 Immediately after his acQuittal he went to trial on the charge Of receiv- ing bribes, of which he today was ac- quilted.
 Tape, as in the previous case, was represented by former United States Attorney Elmer E. Todd. and Walter S. Fulton. Assistant United States At torney George F Fishburnc and AL bert Noodle representing the govern ment.
 In the case Tape was charged with receiving sums ranging from S25 to $500 for making false interpretations in conducting examinations of Chinese at the local immigration station.
 The jury trying the case composed of the following named; Paul Basson, hotel keeper Rentoni R. c. Barrie, carpenter, Kirkland; A. B. Maple, car penter 5904 Twenty-fourth Avenue; J. B. Turner farmer Wodinyille; w. M Cowiey, real estate, 218 New York Block; Edward N. Brown, farmer, Un. cas-; N. S. Soper blacksmith, 4721 Thirty-Sixth avenue, northeast; Ben. Willard. undertaken, Stanwood; c. w. Cleveland. expert accountant, state public service commission, 7722 La tona Avenue; O. E. Hann, plasterer; 75S9 First avenue northeast; A. Dah- Ian. engineer, 46 East Boston street.; and NJ. G. Fields, laborer. Renton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
JUSTICE DEALT
 TO LATE JACOB FURTH

SEATTLE. Dec. 1s.-The stain of suit that caused the death Of Jacob Furth, a pioneer of the Northwest today was wiped out when the State supreme court unanimously held that air. Furth was Innocent Of the charge of aiding and abetting the receipt of deposits by the bank at Laconner, Wash, when the bank was insolvent.
 Mir. Furth was convicted in the Whatcom County superior court. Be fore he had beer. sentenced he died, Of a broken heart, it was said.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
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 Card machines. money machines and all devices having the niclel-in- the-slot attachment for the lure of the aye-eent piece. win be thing Of the past in Southeastern Alaska when tho family clock strikes eight tonight
 The United States marshars office this morning issued an order that an slot machines must go, and forth. with" was lacked to the writ to in- sure an immediate funeral. By cur few time the whir Of the cards will cease. the lookout probably will tell tho porter to melt up his brass bingles and the uiokel.plated machines will be relegated 10 tho obscurity of the back-room. while in the resorts where the money machines have for so long reaped their harvest Of coins, the muslin profit sack will be unburd- ened for the last time.
 The law is plain on the slot me- chine. said member Of the mar shars stan today 'rhe existence os the slot machine for several years here. and in other points in the first division. Is due to the fact that other reforms had Go be brought about first. The law says the machines may be confiseated. but tho department will likely not enforce this provision, un- less immediate compliance with the order to do away with the devices is refused
 The cigar stores. the saloons and the restaurants where the slot ma chimes have thrlyed. not long ago were given the impression that, sooner or later. the machines would be blue ucketed. and consequently. no real sur prise was shown today when the order was made public.
 There are about ten card machines in Juneau to one of the money payers. The latter device are said to reap profits of 200 per cent. while some of the cigar dealers clam the straight card machines. on the average, do iittle better than "sell the cigars at their market price.
 District Attorney John -J. Reagan this morning said. @In no other part Of Alaska. except this First Judicial Division. has there been Q slot machine or other gambling device in operation for years. This office called the at tention Of the U. s. marshars office to the report of the KetehilSan grand jury in relation to the abolishing of the machines and other gambling de- vices and pointed out the provisions og the law on the mater. It was up to them 10 take action.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
EMDEN SAILORS ARE
 REPORTED CAPTURED

TOXIC. Dec. 1S.-It was annnounc- ed today that British warships have captured the German sailors of the Emden. who escaped when the Elm den was sunk, md have since been proving on commerce by using tho schooner Aysha. which they seized and equipped with two cannon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
BANDIT
 IS LONG SOUGHT

CINCINNATI Dec 1S.-The daring auto bandit who yesterday was nor tally wounded by 9 policeman, after he had held up and robbed four banks Of S20OOO, today was identified as Frank c. Hohl, notorious desperate. for whose apprehension the police of several cities have been on the look out for the past two years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
GoETHALS SAILS
 FOR NEW YORK

COLON. Dec. 1S.-coioneI George " Coethals. governor of the Panama canal zone sailed today for Washing ton. to appear before the various com mittees of Congress, and to spend the holidays with his children.
 Colonel Goethais yesterday wired his approval Of the order sending the U. S. s. Tacoma to Cristobal, to en- force the neutrality of the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
NO MORE DELAYS

WASHINGTON Dec. lS-As the result of series of conferences be- tween the British Ambassador and of- ncials at the State Department Sec retary Bryan has announced that an arrangement had been made to min imize the delays in the shipment of cotton from American ports to Eur opean countries, including all the bel- ligerants. Tho BTtish government already has become party to this arrangement. and the French Ambas- sador has given assurances that bis government will approva t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
ON gsEATTLEg

SEATTLE Dec 18.-The City ol Seattle sailed io tho North last oy ening at nine o'clock with the follow ing passengers for Juneau:
 M. Abrams, Edward Woreten, Mrs M. Davis, Dollie Rainy Ernest Rich ter. Charles BarteiL
 For Treadweh.--J. A. Graypiil.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
WORKS or ART ARE
 STORED" IN RIVER

NEW YORK. Dec 1S.-It is report- ed abroad that many Of tho prlceless art treasures of Belgium, formerl yin Antwerp. were enclosed In waterproof containers and sunk in the river Scheldt. before the Germons took the city. Rueben's Descent from the Cross" a famoun masterpiece. Is sup posed to be among Che works Of art stored in the river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
ITALY TO STICK
 IF CAIRO MENACED

NEW YORK, Dec. lS.-A Bordeaux cable says A secret arrangement has been made by Great Britain and Italy whereby Italy will throw 5O0,0o0 mcnaces Cairo. Italy win take this step, it is added, for protection of her interests in Tripcli.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
EoUR pAY EETE.

PETERSBURG, Dec. 12.-The Sons of Norway are preparing for 2 four day New Year celebration, commenc. Ing December 28, and closing with Q grand ball New Years eve. A con yention is to be held during the cel- ebration, with delegates present from the lodges at Ketchikan, Coughs. Juneau and other points.-lThe Re porL.l
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
oLp aRusHn SOLD

SEATTLE, Dec. 1s.-The steamshlp Rush, formerly tho United States rev eBue cutter Rush. which for years made her northern headquarters in Juneau. today was sold by the Unit e. States marshal to the Indepsnd- ent Fisheries Company for s5.200.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
CHAMPAGNE GRAPE
 HARVEST LARGEST

PARIS. Dec. lS.-According to Le Figaro the 1914 harvest Of grapes lp the French champagne district was the most satisfactory for the last eight years. Total production is esti- mated to exceed considerably an aver age crop.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
REc eWIsa PARnoN

LONDON. Dec. 1s.-The British gov- ernment, in expressing regret to the Swiss government chat her aYlators had failed to observe instructions and avoid the Swiss territory when ily- ing to Friedrichshafen, Germany ex. pressly declared that this must not be interpreted as recognition by tho government Of Great Britain of the existence of a soverignity of tho air.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
JUDGE JOHN R. WYNN
 ILL AT ST. AIMS

Judge John R. Vim. who has not been In robust health for some time. was taken to St. Ann's Hospital yes terday on the advice Of his physician. Dr. L. 0. Sloane. The case is not considered serious. Prompt and good care. were however deemed neces- sary as the judge is suffering from Q very serious cold. Miss Gailbraith. special nurse, Is helping to care for him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
DRIVE 2O0-FOOT
 TUNNEL AT MINE

VALDEZ. Dec 7.-olaf olson, Jim Frazer, Jim o'Brien and John Baum left this morning for the Sealey-Dayis property to start work on the 200foot tunnel they have contracted to drive. The Sealey-Dayis claims have been leased to syndicate Of local nnan- ciers, consisting Of George Treat one of the original owners of the Clin mine and the Midas property, suDerintend- ent Ray Willard of the Granite mine, Judge Lyons, John Fionbloom, L. Gre. ham and Arthur Pinkus.
 The holders Of the lease are con. ddent that the property cen be made one of the largest producers on Prince William sound. They have had sev. oral experts examine the claims and intend to spend considerable money opening ID the ground and prospect ins tho claims
 A large supply Of mining equipment and food was sent to Shoag bay this morning-The Progpector.l
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
I'd sAIL oN AL.KI.

SEATTLE, Dec. IS.-Wben the steamship Al-Fd sails for Juneau at g o'clock tonight she win take tho following passengers for Juneau: c. NJ. Scott, Herbert Scott Mrs. ]. D. Rust. O. R. Lehner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
ccrmans Lead Turk5

It was learned In London this af- ternoon that the German field mar shal. General Won der Goltz, had been appointed military commander of consnntlnoplo, and is acting minister of war Of Che Turkish government A German admiral also has been com. missioned to take over the ministry of marine Of the Turkish government. Egypt has beon placed under the pro tecton of Great Britain and the goy- ernment is planning to defend the country
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
GARDNER PLEADS
 FOR NEW WARSHiPS

WASHINGTON Dec. 1s.-Repre- sentative A. P Gardner today before the House naval committee urged the committee to ask Appropriations for the construction of tho full number Of warships recommended by the gem eral navel board
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
AErER WEsTERN TRApE

CHRISTIANIA, Dec 1S.-It is an- nounced that the Norwegian steam ship Co., has ordered four steamers, to cost $2,000,OOO, for trade with yves. tern ports of America, by way of Panama Canal
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
COST OF WAR GROWS.

BERNE. Dec. ls.-Tbe Financial review of the Swiss Bankverein esti- mates that the war is now costing the five principal belligerent nations alone total of s55.00O.o00 Q day, and that the losses in men now OK ceed 100000 At this rate, the re- view says, the war cannot 80 on much longer
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
oREcoN MOOsELEss

PORTLAND. Dec. 1S.-As a result ol It's small vote at the last election tho Progressive party has lost It's legal Identity in Oregon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
FIVE YEARS TO PUT
 OUR NAVY IN ORDER

WASHINGTON. Dec. lS.-Rear Ad- miral Fiske testified before the house cimmittee yesterday that 1t would take five years to put the United States navy in the highest state of effic- iency.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
sEHRENos MONTANA CREEK
 CLAIMS GO TO PATENT

Register c. 3. Walker and Recelv- CT Frank <. Boyle Of the Juneau land office this morning signed the final certificate to 3. M. Behrends for the following lode mining claims: Grown Point. Dewey May Bell, Montana. all situated oa Montana Creek in the Juneau. recording district.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-18
GIVES BULLION BACK.

CHIHUAHUA, Dec. 1S.-Gen Villa has ordered the bullion of the Ameri- can Smelling e Refining Go. returned to the company upon lte settling with Gen. Garcia for the expenses in eurred,e 1t Is stated here.