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The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
DIES FORM ScALDS

As the result of being scalded at the Belle Island Hot Springs last Thursday, F. B. ("Dick') Swaggert died in this city yes terday morning, leaving a widow and little son to mourn his untimely death. Upon hear ing of his death yesterday, the local branch of the Bar Tend ers' Union. of which organiza- ton the dead man was a mem- Der held a special meeting al Moose Hall last night. The large attendance showed the esteem in which "Dick" was held by the Ketchikan bar boys, "A committee was appointed to secure flowers and select pal.- bearers, also to notify all mem bers of the name of the steam CT on which the body will Le shipped south and the date and hour of the sailing as all arc expected to accompany the re- mains to the steamer. By unanimous vote a cheek foI S100.00 was drawn in favor ot Mrs. Swaggert to help defray the expenses of the funeral Interment will take place al Kelso, Washington.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
FALL HEIR TO FORTUNE

Under the fully pictured cap- ton "Alaskan Squawman Falls Heir to English Title and Els. tate," an outside paper with { photograph of Charles Edward Gordon, formerly of Nome contains the romatic story Ol the discovery of his heirdon7 to much riches and a title fol the hero of the piece. An attor- ney has been sent to get the claims recognized in England Geo. D. Schofield of Nome ss the attorney who made good the title of Gordon, whose life story beats the widest kind ot fiction. Gordon married an Alaskan native and has a family of half breeds. He says he does not intend to leave Alaska, but wants what is due to him in the way of property, and they can keep his title which IS Marquis of Huntley.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13

countries that England is now in complete control of the North Sea, having the German fleet absolutely bottled.
 New, York, Aug. S-Thous- ands of Germans in this city are clamoring for passage on the steamers home. They arc of course unable to go as there are no ships now sailing to Europe owing to the fact that Several German are reported t1 be prowling off the coast wait ing for a chance to seize some |'of the British or French steam |ers.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
LONG PATROLS PLANNED FOR N. w. MOUNTED POLICE

Preparations are being made by the Royal Northwest Mounted Police here for a number of long patrols during the coming winter. The most important trip will be overland from Dawson to Fort McPherson on the route followed for years, a journey of 300 to 400 miles through the wilderness. Other trips will be made up the White and the Stewart and possibly to other posts not so far dis tant. The dogs which the police owned last winter in cluded a number of old ones, so the entire outfit was sold and now the officer command ing, is advertising for 20 tough trained young dogs.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

George Irving, his heirs, as- signs and personal represent atives:
 You are hereby notified that I have expanded during the year 1913 the sum of six hun- dred dollars in labor and im- 'provements upon the Rose, Lilly, Goldstone, Goldtream, Blue Bird and Birdie lode min- ing claims, constituting the Gold Stream claims situated upon the south end of Garvina Island in the Territory of Alas ka, the original location notices whereof may be found of rec ord in the office of the record CT for the Ketchikan Recording District at Ketchikan, Alaska, in order to hold said claims un- der the provision of section 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and the am- endment thereto, approved Jan- uary 22nd, 1880, concerning annual labor upon mining claims. Being the amount to hold said lOdes for the period ending on the 3lst, of Decem- Der, 1913, and if within ninety days from the personal service of this notice, or within ninety days after the publication there of you fail or refuse to con- tribute your proportion of such expenditure as a cO-OWner your interest in said claims, the same being an undivided one fourth, will become the proper ty of the subscriber, your CO., owner, who has made the re- quired expenditures by the terms of said section.
 AUGUST GROOT,
 Administrator of the Estate of Otto Miller deceased.
 First publication May 1st. 1914. Last publication July 3I.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
IMPORTANT MINING DEAL

An important mining deal was put through this morning winch will probably mean much for the Salmon River country at the head of Portland Canal. The property bonded is the Mis- souri group, owned by Dan and Andy Lindeborg. It has a huge Hedge of ore carrying gold, sil- yer and copper. The bonding company will send engineers 10 the property at once and thor oughly prospect same with a diamond drill. The deal was made through E. c. Howard the local mining man.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Commissioners Court for the precinct of Sllzer, Alas ka. Division Number l., in Probate.
 In the matter of the estate of John Fintzen, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Jacob Lauth, has been granted letters of ad- ministration, with the will an- lNed. of tn" e,,.'' f Juhr, Fintzen,, deceased and all per- sons having claims against said estate, or said deceased, are hereby requested to ex- hint thm wIol the necessary v' rchers at my post office al, dress, Sulzer, Alaska, within six months after the first pub llcation of this notice.
 JACOB LAUTH
 Administrator of the estate of John Fintzen, deceased.
 Dated Anrl gard, iat1
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
NEW ENGINE FOR TAnM

A new engine arrived up on the Alki last week for the Fo.-- est Servict cruiser Tahn. It is an Imperial of 75 h.p., and should give the Tahn additional speed over her past perform >ances when she was powered with the 50 h.p., Globe, which the new engine will replace The old engine will be converted III ito a stationary and will be used flor power purposes at the marine ways the Service is planning to build near this place.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
SHIP BUILDING
 FOR THE YEAR

During the fiscal year end ing June 30, 1914, there were built in the United States and officially numbered ,291 ves-- sells. of 311,57S gross tons, compared with 1,6S4 vessels, of 3S2, ,3O4 gross tons, for the same period of 1913. The prin- cipal vessels are four Ameri-
 ships. each of 6,000 gross tons, all for the Panama Canal trade,
 and averaging 1000 net tons. The steamship Matsonia, for trade, 9,72S gross tons, is the largest vessel built in the United States since 19O5, and the John D. Archbold, $, : 374 gross tons, is the largest oil tanker vet built In the United States. On the Great Lakes 10 steamers of ovcrPe .O0O tons each were built, the 1'Alton c. Dustin. 7,97S gross tons being the largest. Only three large schooners were built. Tn all, 3S vessels of over 1000 tons each were built, aggregating i69, 1000 tons.
 Job printing at the Miner.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
WELL-KNOWN DRUMMER
 FATALLY INJURED

According to word received from the south on the Mariposa last night, George Butzer, ] well-known travelling salesman of this region. was fatally in- jured in an automobile accident in Seattle, early Friday morn- ing having sustained com- pound fracture of the right arm two ribs broken, internal lniur- ies and is paralyzed from the waist down. Mrs. Butzer re- ceived slight injuries as did other occupants of the car at the timeo it he acicdent. The doc- tors in charge hedl out no hope for Georges recovery, and the probabilities are Hat he has succumbed before this.
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The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
BACK FROM CONVENTION


 D. Noll the attorney, who rep resented Ketchikan at the Dem ocratic convention at Skagway last week, returned on yester- days steamer, and reports an enthusiastic meeting. Charles E. Bunnell of Valdez, who is the nominee of the convention for delegate to Congress, ac- companied MT. Noll to this city and will hold a meeting al Red Mems Hall tomorrow, Tuesday evening at S:30.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
STARTS OPERATIONS

The Fish Canneries By-Pro- ducts, Ltd, plant at Wards Cove started operations early last week and has been running steadily ever since. The plant is using fish offal, which it re- -duces to such a condition thai it can be stored away and then worked over this fall after the canning season.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
CONSIDERABLE FISH
 IS BEING RECEIVED

Considerable quantities of ha) ibut are being received of late. The Alvilda, which struck on Rose Reef the latter part of last week, discharged 27,000 pounds at the San Juan Satur- day, while the New England ar rived that day with about 150,- 900 pounds on board for the New England Company.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
GAS BOAT CATCHES FIRE

Word comes from Roe Point that the gas boat Verna caught fire in her pilot house early Saturday morning, and was somewhat singed, the damage being confined however to her pilot house and deck, the en- gine-room fortunately escap- ing. The Verna is the property of George Brown.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
A NEW TAILOR

Business is so good with Rud- nick X Smith the tailors in the Stedman building, that they have had to secure additional help from the south. The new man is w. Bjornson, a first class all round tailor.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
LATER DISPATCHES

iohpOli, AtiS' iO Woi oO
 partment is in receipt of a wireless from army representa- lives at the front with the Bel gian forces stating this morn Ting a sortie was made from the Qualifications at Liege and seven German regiments surprised and captured. They were part I.Of theattacking forces which yesterday withdrew across the River Mouse and later asked
 for a truce of twenty-fo four hours. The captured men ag- regating close to eight thous and in numbers, were brought within the Belgian lines.
 Brussels, Aug. S-The coun- cil of war n this city decided last night not to allow the arm- istic asked for by Germany al Liege, and will probably take the offensive against the in vaders and drive them back across ,the border into Ger many. It is learned from pris- oners that there were between che hundred and twenty-five and one hundred and fifty thou sand men engaged in the recent attack on Liege.
 ' Paris, Aug. Sword comes from the front that after a bat tle lasting the greater part ol three days, the German invad- ing force was defeated by the French at Marrehan. The 1 French position was almost i'm pregnible. and the Germans were unable to make an impres sion on it. After several at- tacks the Germans withdrew and the French then charged capturing several guns and Hundreds of prisoners.
 St. Petersburg, Aug. S-The forts at Libau on the Baltic, which were bombarded early in the week by the German fleet after the latter had driv- Ten the Russian fleet into the Gulf of Finland Sunday, report they were able to successfully resist the attack and after sev- eral hours of bombardiDg, the ships withdrew toward Kie1.
 London, Aug. S-It is esti- mater when England declaref war on Germany there were
 bout two thousand steamers and three thousand sailing vcs- sells belonging to the latter coun try on the high seas and sub iect to capture by the ships of the countries now at war with Germany.
 London, Aug. S-Early in the week the Russian cruiser Ask old and the German cruiser Emden met in the North Sea and after a hot engagement sank each. other.
 Berlin. Allg. S-The first of the wounded from Liege arriv- ed here last night by special train and are being cared for at the big military hospitals ill the outskirts of this city.
 Stockholm, Aug. Sit is gen. erly agreed in Scandinavian
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING
In The Commissioners Court For The Precinct Of ketchikan, Territory of Alaska, In Probate.

In the Matter of the Estate of Timothy McMahon, Deceased. Notice Is hereby given that the final account of w. H. Gilmour, administrator of the Estate of Timothy McMahon, deceased, has been rendered to this court for settlement and that the 2Sth, day of May, 19- 14, at 3 o'clock pm. has been duly appointed by said court for the settlement of said ac- count, at which time any per- son interested in said estate may appear and file his eX- captions in writing to said &C., count and attest the same.
 Dated March 27, 1914.
 E. s. STACKPOLE
 Probate Judge. CHAS. II. COSGROVE,
 Attorney for Administrator.
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The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13

Vienna, Aug. Word comes from the front that cholera has broken out among both Serv- ian and Austrian troops. Sew eral fatalities have occurred and it is feared that the dis ease may sweep the entire con tin snt.
 Paris, Aug. l0-A column of Germans were routed at AL tkursh last night. They at lacked the French Notifications but were driven back iG dis order, and before they could re- form counter-bayonet charge was made and the entire force fled, leaving their wounded in 'the hands of the French. They are being pursued across tho pAlsac border.
 Tokio, Aug. 10-The Imperial cabinet was in session the whole of the night Saturday, and the result of the confer ence it is understood was the decision of Japan to enter the fight to aid her ally Great Brit ain.
 Athens, Aug. 10-A report comes from the northern boun- 'daries that Turkey is massing her troops on the Bulgarian iron tier and has already sent sev- eral scouting parties across the border.
 Copenhagen, Aug. 10-Word is received here that British submarine engaged several German cruisers and torpedo boats and was sunk with all on board yesterday off the east coast of Denmark.
 Berlin, Aug. 1O-It is under stood here that the Kaiser will procede in person to the Alst ian frontier and take charge oI the offensive operations against France in person.
 Brussels, Aug. 10-Heavs rains have began to fall, driv- ing many of the German regi- ments back across the Mouse, as there is a likilhood of a flood Il the lowlands neail Liege. In case the floods occur the probabilities are a determ- ined attack will be made on the German position which will be practically cut off from sup port.
 The Belgian losses thus far ir the fighting is in the neighbor hood of twelve or fourteen thou sand men. The German loss in killed alone is believed to be in the neighbo<hood of forty thou sand men.
 Paris, Aug. 1O-Twenty-five thousand British soldiers of all arms have been landed at Dun. kirk and Ostend and as soon as transportation for them can be arranged they will be rushed to Namur where one hundred thor sand French troops are being massed to contest the Gearmajl advance on Paris. It is under stood that Kitchener has asked to be allowed to send a quarter of a million British soldiers to aid Belgium.
 Nish, Aug. i0-According to the announcement of the war office, not an Austrian soldier remains in Servia except as a prisoner. Servia is invading Austria and preparing to attack the Austrians at home. It is understood that Russia now haa twelve army corps ready to at tack Austria and Germany. KJgI gIaKNnMN nRsIMMER
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY

Brussels, Aug. S-Ihe com mander of the German forces before this city sent in flag of truce yesterday afternoon, asking that an armistice Of twenty-four hours be declared between the contending forces at that place to enable the Ger mans to care for their wounded and bury the dead. The note brought in by the flag bearer acknowledged that the attack CTS had lost 25,000. The weather is scorchingly hot, and the suffering of the wounded on the battle field must be in- tense. The probabilities are that the armistice will be allow ed as there is every danger of an epidemic resulting in the event of the dead bodies not being disposed of at once The Germans have not renewed the attack, apparently awaiting the decision of the Belgian com manders.
 Liege. Aug. Sit looks as though the attack of the Ger mans on this place has been safely resisted and the com- manders of that army are evi- dently planning another move of some sort. This theory is bourn out in their request for truce of twenty-four hours extensively for the purpose of taking care of their wounded but probably to enable them to make some other attack. The Qualifications of this place have been put in better shape than before. and fresh troops have been hurried to the front. These and the presence of additional rapid fire and high angle guns make the line of defense prac- tically perfect. The Belgian And French troops are all op- timistic and confident that they are more than a match for any force Germany can bring a. gainst them.
 Tokio, Aug. S-A report comes from Shanghai that the French and British fleets in the China seas have effected a junction and will shortly commence al attack on the German possess ions and fleet in that region.
 Manila, Aug. Sword of a battle between German and British naval squadrans on the north Chinese coast has been received at this point. Results and particulars are unobtain- able.
 New York, Aug. S-Cleared and ready for action. the dread haught Florida has been order ed to protect the New York Harbor. This is to prevent tha possibility of an act by any ol the warning powers that mighl be construed as breach of the neutrality declared by the United States.
 London, Aug. S-A rumor f. in circulation in this city that an attack had been made on the life of Frederick William, crown prince of Germany, and he had been severely wounded by an unknown assassin.
 London, Aug. S-Winston Spencer Churchill, first lord oi the Admiralty, will neither af- firm nor deny the reports oI heavy British losses in the nav al fighting of the last two or three days. He does acknowl edge though. that the first class cruiser Amphion had sunk after striking floating mine, with the loss of f3O of her crew. The balance were saved by the other vessels of the fleet.
 Paris, Aug. S-Premier POin- care last night issued an appeal 10 the women of France asking
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
FROM MONDAYS DAILY

New York, Aug1O-It looks as though yesterday was Ger many's day, and the reports coming in from various sour ses convey the impression that in spite of all the forces that France, Belgium and England can mass against her, she is a long way from defeated. Anger ed at the refusal of the Belgians to allow the armistice of twenty four hours asked for in which to care for the dead and woun- ded, Kaiser Wilhelm Saturday night and yesterday masscd a quarter million new troops a. gainst Liege. mounted heavy siege guns and battered down the walls of the city itself, which was then carried by d bayonet charge, between three and four thousand of the Bel gian troops being captured, the balance falling back into the forts surrounding Liege. Since occupying the city, the Ger mans have been concentrating their attack ont he forts tackl- ing them singly, and it is a fore gone conclusion that they must fall.
 The next fight will occur at Namur, another fortified town about twelve or fifteen miles back of Liege, which is said to be even better prepared for defense than Leige itself. In ths defense of this city and in any other battles that may occur il Belgium, a newe lement will take part-British troops. fight ing for the first time in this part of Europe since the battle of Waterloo, which occurred less than one hundred miles a, way, ninety-nine years ago last June. Twenty-two thousand were landed at Ostend from England, Saturday and yester- day. constituting the advance guard of the huge army yet to come from across the Channel. These are now being rushed 10 Namur, and will try conclus ions with the Germans within the next day or two. The prob abilities are General French, who made such a reputation for himself in charge of the British cavalry in the Boer War will be placed in command of the English forces. He is man with a great deal of experience, and is beloved by his men.
 When the news of the capture Of Liege reached Berlin, bells were rung and the people devot ed the day to celebrating the victory, the churches being flil- ed with people returning thanks.
 Last night arrangements were begun to send another million mel tOthe French border. This Y be done as soon as aPrange- nfs can be made for feed iag same, as the impression ems to exist that prcviSlors are short among the Gerni an forces now there.
 From London comes lonfis- nation of the capture of Iiege, so there is no reason to doubt the report.
 Rome, Aug. 10-Iti reported here that an Austrian fleet is bombarding Antivaria, Monten- egro's only seaport. The gov vernment of Italy has taken no further steps against Germany or Austria. but 1t is thollgF.t here that the action of the Aas- trian fleet will probably pre- cipitate matters, as Italy has long acted as sponsor for Mon- tenegro.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
Drinking Men
 Crave Liquor

They are neither willful nor sick. but are poisoned with alcohol and cannot resist the craving for drink. They should not be censured or for saken. but should be encouraged to take the Neal Drink Habit Treatment, which is a safe, sure vegetable rem- edy that will remove the craving and necessity for drink in three days without the use of hypodermic injec- tions-and restore them to sobriety and self-mastery. The Neal Treat ment can be arranged for those who desire it. Sixty Neal Institutes in the United States. Canada and Australia are annually saving thousands of drinking men and women from men tai and physical ruin. Call and in vestigate the Neal Treatment. Get satisfactory proof and references. Or, write or phone for book of informa- ton. The Neal Institute, 1902 Chapel Ct, New Haven, Ct, tel. 5540 (day or night).
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
MOTORCYCLE RUN.
Thirteen Riders and One Passenger Make the Start for Labor Day Test.

Under a broiling sun that gave cer- tain promise of being accountable for a hot and tiring ride, a group of mo- torcyclists got away from near the Exchange and Bradley buildings, La- bor day morning, for the endurance run to Worcester. Boston and Provi- dence, returning to Danielson by what is known as the Moosup route from the last named city. The riders included William N. Burnett. who organized the run, Alanson Co1vin. Harold Becikley, James Foley, Charles Harris. Henry Burnett, Clinton Gabree, Earl Evans, Herbert J. Barnett (with Mrs. Bar nett as passenger), Ray W. Pellett' Thomas Talbot. Lee Sherman and Am toine Leipski.
 About 300 assembled to see the start before which the riders lined up their machines and had their pictures taken by Henry A. McEwen. Alanson Colvtr was the first of the riders to get away at 1O.05, and the others followed rap idly in order, all being on their way within ten minutes. The riders were due to be checked up at Worcester Boston and Providence, this part oi the arrangements being in charge o1 motor dealers in those cities.