The Chitina leader., 1914-08-25

the Teikell military telegraph station
on the government road from Valdez
to Fairbanks. There were two men,
a Russian and an Austrian, and they
alleged that they were hungry and
| wanted food. The assistant of the
operator came to his rescue and be-
tween them they induced the men
to make no effort at violence. They
were then searched and it was found
that they had no money or food on
their persons. They were allowed TO
continue on their way to Valdez, but
the authorities here have decided to
place them under arrest SO soon as
they appear. Their names are un-
known but it is believed that these
men may be connected with the
recent murders that occurred on the
trail.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 20.-The
bill of Senator Pittman, which pro-
vides for the opening to entry of the
present reservation of 80 rods be-
tween the waterfront and other
claims in Alaska, passed the Senate
late yesterday afternoon This meas
ure repeats the latter part of the
following clause in the homestead
laws: Provided, that no entry shall
be- allowed extending more than 160
rods along the shore of any navig-
able water, and along such shore a
space of at least 80 rods shall be
reserved from entry between all
such claims
VALDEZ, Aug. 20.-The largest
hall in town was crowded last night
at the homecoming reception ten
dered to Chas. E. Bunnell, recently
nominated by the Skagway Demo-
cratic convention for Delegate to
Congress. 1t was given as a non
partisan affair and all classes of peo-
pie attended, with much enthusiasm
evidenced. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Mayor Richie and sew
eral citizens made addresses. Candi-
date Bunnell responded in eloquent
and sincere terms. In his speech he
declared that his compaign would be
free from recrimination and that if
elected he would work for the ad-
vancement and best interests of the
entire state.
CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-Eastern and
Southern dealers have 100000 tons
of coal ready for shipment to South
america as soon as ships are avail
able. The great difficulty now is to
secure means of transportation 10
fill orders that are daily being
received for fuel.
VICTORIA, Aug. LIT is re-
ported that the steamer Prince
Albert, bound for Prince Rupert, is
total wreck in Brown Passage,
Chatham straits. The. fate of the
crew and passengers is unknown,
as the information received is very
meagre. The steamer is owned and
operated by the Grand Trunk Com
pany, whose dock at Seattle was
recently totally destroyed by fire.
VICTORIA, Aug. 19.-Late this
afternoon it was reported that the
passengers and crew aboard the
steamer Prince Albert are safe and
that no deaths resulted.
VALDEZ, Aug. 19.-Chas. E.
Bunnell, Democratic candidate for
Delegate to Congress, returned this
morning on the steamer Alameda
from the Skagway convention. A
large crowd of citizens were at the
wharf to greet him and the whistles
blew and there was much excitement
generally. This evening a monster
reception will be held by citizens re-
CARELESS of party. 1t will be pre-
sided over by Mayor Richie.
Speeches will be made by a number
of prominent citizens, who are ap-
preciative of the honor bestowed
upon the town in the nomination of
Mr. Bunnell.
EUGENE, Ore, Aug. 19.-W.
Innes and wife were placed under
arrest this afternoon, charged with
completely in the disappearance of
Mrs. Dennis and Miss helms from
San Antonio. 1t is believed that
they were foully dealt with and
warrants for the arrest of the Innes
were issued at San Antonio.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-This
afternoon the President nominated
John w. Phillips, a Seattle attorney,
as assayer of the Office at Seattle.
The position has been filled for the
past eight or ten years by c. &.
Villas, Republican who succeeded
the first assayer, f. A. Wing. AS
soon as he is confirmed it is ex-
pected that Mr.. Phillips will assume
the duties of the Office.
| SEATTLE, Aug. 19-The steamer
Northwestern sailed from, this city
last night. Her passengers for Cor
DIVA were. r. " Watkins T Il