The Chitina leader., 1914-08-25

national guard, growing out OF
charges made in connection with the
strike troubles at Ludlow. After a
hearing, however, announcement was
made this afternoon that the %
officers and men were not guilty OF
the charges preferred. During the
battle between the union men and
the strike breakers it was alleged
that the guard Disseminated and un-
wontonly shot down the striking
miners.
SEATTLE, Aug. 25.-E. w.
Andrews, one of Seattle's most
prominent bankers, died at his home
last night after a short illness. For
more than rs years past he has been
identified with the banking interests
of the city. AS president of the old
Seattle National Bank he made this
one of the strongest banks in the
city. A few years ago when this
bank and the First National Bank
merged into the present strong
Seattle National Bank, Mr.. Andrews
was made the president, that other
pioneer banker, Jacob Furth, taking
the Craftsmanship of the board of
directors. Mr. Andrews was consid-
cred one of the safest and most con-
sentative bankers in the state. He
was also greatly admired by men
generally. He never dabbled in
politics but devoted himself strictly
to banking affairs. He was a mem
Der of the University Club and for
a time was it's president. He was
an enthusiastic golfer and a charter
member of the Country Club. Last
December Mr.. Andrews felt the need
of rest and took trip East,
spending the Christmas holidays with
his son Ted in New York, the young
man attending a nearby college. He
returned in February much improved
and invigorated. Mr.. Andrews leaves
a widow and young daughter, Mary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Secre-
tary of State Bryan has issued a
statement in which he says, "The
administration watchful waiting
policy has won out with Mexico,
where a very encouraging peaceful
transfer of power has been made.
We are now hopeful for an era Of
peace, prosperity and progress.
NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-Yesterday
afternoon the electrical storm that
swept over part of Pennsylvania,
reached this city. For more than
half an hour the broiling sun dis
appeared and inky darkness pre-
vailed. The people in all parts OF
the city labored under great excite
ment and fear. For time the storm
ragged fiercely and in many instances
considerable damage was done,
wounding a number and killing five
CHITINA, Aug. 21.-Al White of
Valdez, an Independent candidate
for the Legislature, has been making
a tour of this section of Alaska
travelling in an auto. He is accom-
panied by his wife. and they started
for home this morning.
CHIHUAHUA, Aug. 22-Generals
Pascual and Orozco are on the march
as Flo Caraveo has surrounded the
state of Zacatecas. the Constitu-
tionalist soldiers having refused to
lay down their arms.
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 21.-This
city was the scene of intense inter-
est and excitement yesterday, al
though there was no disorder. The
advent of Carranza was followed by
a parade in which 100000 partici-
pated After that the new president
reviewed the soldiers and delivered
an address. He declared that the
purpose of the Constitutionalists
was to give a government for all the
people and not for few.
ROME, Aug. 22.-Intense interest
is taken in the approaching election
of a new Pope. Cardinals through
out the world have been notified IF
the impending election and they are
fastening to this city. After the
death of a Pope the obsequies last
nine days. In the meantime the
cardinal camerlengo assumes charge
of the papal household. The con-
clave is held in a large part of the
Vatican palace. Once the conclaye
begins the door is not again opened
until the election is announced, ex-
cept to admit cardinal who is late
in arriving. At s o'clock on the
morning of the eleventh day the
cardinals assemble in the Pauline
chapel, which is within the enclo-
sure, and assist at the mass of the
cardinal dean. After that they
assemble in the Sistine chapel
where the actual voting takes place
The usual form is secret ballot
and in it the successful candidate
requires a two-thirds vote, exclusive
of his own There are two votes