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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
SAMPSON IS RAMMED AND SUNK
WENT DOWN IN FEW MINUTES WITH NINE OF CREW

and women, relatives of the passen- gers and crew of the Admiral Samp- son, when the Princess Victoria dock ed. A half dozen ambulances were ready to take the injured to the hos pitals; physicians were on hand to give prompt relief, and the officials of the Admiral Line had the full force ready to provide for the pas sengers, who had lost everything in the sinking of the boat
 School Teacher Hysterical.
 Miss Claire Bour, who was going north to Juneau on the Sampson to teach school in the Alaska capital, was afraid to jump into the water from the Sampson, although ropes had been thrown her from the Vic toria and she would have been haul ed aboard a few seconds after strik- ing the water. George Peterson, of Centralia, Wash, who was on the boat going to Seward to visit his father, then caught the girl in his arms and with the rope tied about them he jumped into the sea and they were hauled aboard. Miss Bour was hysterical when ordered to jump and never would have taken her only chance for safety had it not been for Peterson The flames had cut off escape over the bow of the Princess Victoria and many of the passengers were taken aboard by jumping into the water with lines tied to them
 Continued on page 4).
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
INSURANCE LOSSES
 GUARDED AGAINST

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Insurance men do not anticipate heavy losses through beir European agencies dur ing the present war. Darwin P. Kingsley, president of the New York Life Insurance company, states:
 Most American companies op- erating in these countries have their headquarters in Paris. The business of Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary and France, possibly of England, will temporarily have to be treated as though it were a separate and dis tinct company. Representatives of the companies in charge within each country undoubtedly have authority to sign for the companies whatever papers may be necessary currently to carry out the obligations. In the matter of mortality" he said, "the companies have no fear. Business has been done in Europe for long time in the expectation that some- thing like this might happen"
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
SEEK SHIPS ID
 EXPORT COAL

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Coal ex- porters are trying to find ships to ex- port coal to Mediterranean coun- tries, South America and the West Indies, which received the greater part of their coal supply from Eng land before the present war.
 While America for some years has been exporting nearly 100000 tons of coal a year to the Mediterranean, the demand from those ports has greatly increased. L. Burrows, IT,, manager in New York for Castner, Curran & Burlitt, coal exporters at l Broadway, said yesterday that he believed the ships would be found.
 If the demand becomes pressing" he said, q have no doubt that coal will be shipped free on board, the consignee assuming the war risk. This is an unprecedented situation, and 1t is impossible to say, in the present state of tbe war and of our laws, what ships will be available, but I feel confident that the coal export. CTS will be able to obtain the ships they need"
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26

SEATTLE, Aug. 26.-The Admiral Sampson, of the Admiral Line, was sunk this morning at 6 o'clock by the Canadian liner, Princess Victoria, which rammed the Sampson near the after hatch, causing the American vessel to sink in eight minutes. Cap tain Zim Moore, Chief Officer E. F. Kenny, Chief Engineer J. Noon, Miss Campbell, the stewardess, with three members of the crew and two pas sengers were drowned. The passen- gers lost were Mrs. George Banbery and Ezra Bryan.
 The Princess Victoria, commanded by Captain Hickey, was coming south from Victoria in a heavy fog and struck the Sampson terrific blow on the port side near the stern, cutting the stern almost away from the ship and causing the boat to sink in eight minutes.
 Princess Victoria Reaches Seattle.
 The Princess Victoria reached here at 10 this morning with the surviv- ors of the Admiral Sampson. The bow of the big Canadian liner was smashed but her compartments sav- ed the vessel from sinking. The Prin cess Victoria is one of the fastest of ships.
 Valdez Passengers Saved.
 The Valdez passengers were all saved. Four women. were on the boat for Valdez, but escaped. They are: Mrs. Cook and Helen Cook,
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
Canadian Pacific Line Going Is Miles An Hour In Heavy Fog Near Moore Bridge and Goes Ship-Bodies senqer DiesA As Result of Burns.

were steerage and were in the for ward part of the boat. When almost opposite point No Point the Canadian liner, Princess Victoria, came through the fog at speed of eighteen knots an hour and struck the Sampson near her stern. Captain Moore was going slowly at the time and the Victoria came down upon him in the fog and heavy smoke before he had an oppor- tunity to save his ship.
 Victoria Keeps Bow In Hole.
 Captain Hickey, of the Victoria, realized that he had dealt mortal blow and he kept his propellers go- ing so that the bow of the Princess Victoria remained in the hole of the Sampson and many of the passengers were taken up over the bow of the Canadian liner.
 Many Jumped In Water.
 Captain Moore ordered the mem-
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bers of the crew to rouse all of the passengers and send them to the Victoria at once. Others jumped into the water and were picked up by boats from the Canadian liner, which had boats lowered in seven minutes. The Sampson sunk in eight minutes after being struck.
 Captain On Bridge When Ship Sinks.
 Captain Moore was on the bridge with Pilot Obert when the ship went down and the pressure of water shot bridge and all far up into the sky, the falling debris knocking Pilot Ob- ert unconscious and he was picked up by the Canadian liners boats, while Captain Moore was not seen after the bridge blew up and it is believed that he was also knocked unconscious or carried down with the iron debris of the bridge. His body was not recovered
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
Fire Adds To Terror.

Fire broke out a few minutes af- ter the collision in the bow of the Princess Victoria, adding to the great danger of the passengers on the Sampson, who had to run the gaunt- let of the fire. Several were burned A. Button, of New York, tourist travelling to Alaska, was so badly burned that he died in the Seattle Hospital shortly after his arrival there.
 Fire Easily Put Out.
 Captain Hickey stated that he had no trouble controlling the flames and that they caused but little trouble, only that the fire prevented the talk ing off of the passengers from the Sampson over the bow and forced many to jump into the water.
 Crowds Meet the Victoria.
 The dock was crowded with men
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26

LONDON, Aug. 26.-All London was sad last night when the news of the setback in Belgium had been receiv- ed, and the gloom was all the more noticeable because of the cocksure- ness of the people here that the Ger mans would be defeated in the first great battle of the war.
 German Success InconceivabIe.
 The German victory has bumb- founded the people, who are dazed at the news and as details of the fighting in Belgium are received few can believe that the forts at Namur have been captured and the lines of the allies crushed.
 Namur Forts Fell In Two Days.
 The Namur forts were under fire for only two days when the Belgian garrisons withdrew.
 1elgians Sick of War.
 It is believed here that the Bel gians are sick of the war. in which they had no interest and in which they are being forced to stand the brunt of the fighting, and that, there fore, rather than prolong the battles in Belgium they withdrew and al- lowed the Germans to push the French line into France, where the fighting will be on the soil of a country more interested in the war than they are.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
| Catherine Nicholson and Mrs. Nichal,

Catherine Nicholson and Mrs. Nichal- son.
 Inspectors To Place Responsibility.
 The marine inspectors have started an investigation to place the respon- sibility for the wreck and the loss of life. The two steamers were ap- preaching one another in the fog from opposite directions. The officers of the Sampson assert that the Prin- cess Victoria was going at high rate of speed, while the Sampson was al- most stationary, having stopped her engines and Captain Moore was try ing to locate the other vessel when she loomed out of the fog and caught his ship near the stern.
 SEATTLE, Aug. 26.-The steamer Admiral Sampson left here last night with fifty-fve passengers for Alaska points. Of the fifty-fve twenty-two
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
SOON ID OPEN
 RESERVE BANKS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-The fed States shall be opened at once; that the bank in New York and that in San Francisco and also all those be- tween shall be opened on the min ute. The work of organizing the banks has progressed satisfactorily and the reserve board hope to open them within a few weeks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
cerman. craxy with DeIioht.

THE HAGUE, Aug. 26.-The peo- pie of Berlin went wild with delight and joy when news of the success
 of the German arms in Belgium against the combined armies of France, England and Belgium became known. The crowds paraded the
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
Eno,and Must Make Sacrifices.

LONDON, Aug. 26.-ln a speech In the House of Lords last night Lord Kitchener. secretary of war in the present cabinet, told the house that the present war with Germany would require large sacrifices from the peo- pie of England and that they were prepared to make them. because the success of the Germans meant the end of the British empire.
 Will Put One Million Men In Field.
 The war secretary stated that Eng. land would put one million men in the field and that the department was now preparing to enlist that num-
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26

DELAYS
 NORTHWESTERN

The steamer Northwestern is hove to twenty-five miles off Cape St. Elias, as the weather is thick and foggy. Captain Hunter does not care to risk passing the cape until it clears up. The rain and fog and heavy winds prevent safe navigation and the Northwestern will wait out side for better weather.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
Sea Battle In Orient

TOKYO, Aug. 26.-The German ar mored cruisers Gneisenau and Sch- arnhorst, two 11,420 ton ships, tried to run the blockade of Tsing-tau last night but were driven back by the Japanese ships, which were lying outside waiting for them. The Ger man ships were riddled with shot &C., cording to the reports reaching here and were forced to turn back and seek the protection of the German land batteries. The admiralty reports that no damage was suffered by the Japanese fleet as a result of the en- gagement.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
MAR|P0SA SAILS
 FROM SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Aug. 26.-The steamer Mariposa, of the Alaska Steamship company, sailed from here last night for Valdez and other Southwestern Alaska ports. The Valdez passengers are: Mrs. Charles Kraemer, E. Van dern and wife, F. Davis, Miss Car. nall and John Lynch.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
REVENUE CUTTER
 HERE TONIGHT

Revenue cutter McCulloch is due this evening at o'clock from the westward with Judge F. M. Brown and other officials of the court of the Third division, who have been hold ing court at westward points for the past month.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
Germans Tell of Victory.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-The Ger man embassy has received a wireless message from Berlin telling of the great battle just concluded in south ern Belgium and the ambassador was informed that 10000 French were taken prisoners and that the French, English and Belgians lost heavily. Among the French captives were sev. eral generals of the French army.
 Germans Control Longwy.
 The embassy also received the in formation that the German army had re-crossed into France near Luxem. burg and had captured the city of Longwy, where they were checked on the last invasion of France ten days ago.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26

The launch Brighton arrived from Port Wells last evening. Captain Stamey reports plenty of rain and wind on this trip.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
Line of In France Which Are Now Trying To Rea1e MuhausenPopuaoe of Berlin Wild "On To Paris Austria Declares War On Japan
 Beens Spoiled Plan Hold Right

Der not only in England but from every section of the British empire. The army will be sent to France to operate against the Germans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
Defeat Sickens Paris.

OCISdS Su6NSuo
 PARIS, Aug. 26.-The news yester- day from Belgium has sickened the people here, who fear that the Ger mans will repeat the successful march to Paris of 1870 and that this city will be bombarded.
 The war office reports that thou sands of Germans are pouring into France at Longwy and at Nancy and have overrun the country, but do not seem at all worfied at the outcome, but insists that the Germans are be. ing led into trap and asks the people to remain calm and to have confidence in the French army
 AIlies Manning French Forts.
 The French, English and Belgian troops driven back from Belgium have now manned the first line of French forts and are preparing to resist and to hold back the onrush- ing Germans and if possible to de- lay them for weeks, while the. Rus sians continue the march southward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26

and distress can be seen. All man. by the war and everywhere poverty ufacturing plants have been closed. The crops are unharvested, as the Germans take all in sight, while they have marched over and destroyed large sections of the country by trampling down the grain and other foods.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
Austria Declares War On Japan.

VIENNA, Aug. 26.-The Austrian government yesterday handed the Japanese ambassador here his pass ports because of the action of Japan in capturing Austrian merchant yes sells in the Orient. The aid given to England in the present crisis has an gered the Austrian government and it is expected that if the German Austrian governments are successful in the war in Europe that fleet will be sent to Japan to demand satis- faction,
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
Brussels Pays War Indemnity,

LONDON, Aug. 26.-It is reported here that the citizens Of Brussels lave paid to the German commander $4,0OO,OO0 as a par: payment on a war indemnity demanded of them un- der the threat that the Germans would loot and destroy the city if the $40,OO0,0O0 which has been de- manded is not paid.
 Liege Refused To Pay.
 Although the German commander at Liege also insisted that the Bel gian citizens of that city pay a war indemnity of $10,000.000 the city Of ficials refuse to do so and have told the Germans to burn the town if they wish; that 1t had better be burned than used as barracks by the Ger mans.
 English Loss Reported Appalling.
 The report has reached here that the British loss in the weeks fighting in Belgium have been appalling and that thousands have either been kill ed or wounded.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26
German. Take No Chances.


 LONDON, Aug. 26.-The German newspapers received here through Holland show that the German war cfrice realizes the enormity of the task they have undertaken to fight almost all of Europe. The papers reveal the fact that boys from 16 to 19 years of age have been ordered to drill under the direction of the army officers who are too old to take their places with the troops at the front.
 Germans After the Money.
 The German commander has de- manded that the citizens of Brabant province pay him $90,00O,000 by Sep tember l or the Germans will lay waste the entire province and will burn the buildings, destroy the crops and make of the section a desert. French Forced Back In AIsace.
 LONDON, Aug. 26.-The French were forced to drop back in Alsace after driving the Germans almost clear of the province. because the troops were used to reinforce the French left, but the attempt failed because of the sudden and unexpect- ed retirement from Namur by the Belgians, who evacuated the apex of the allies line and forced the retire. ment. No attempt will be made now to cut of the German right, which was in grave danger yesterday, and the French maneuver would have been successful but for the unexpect- ~A xhA nA0n Belelans Still Hold Western Frontier.
 The Belgian army still holds the
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French Hold MuIhausen.

BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 26.-The French Arab forces and several d1- visions of the French regular army still hold Mulhausen against the Ger mans and have inflicted serious check to the German attacking forces, which were strongly reinforced by the Austrians. The French have been able to repulse the Germans but may be forced to fall back. as the Ger mans threaten to cut the entire di- vision off from France.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-26

Poverty and Distress In Belgium.
 ANTWERP, Aug. 26.-The industry of this country has been paralyzed
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streets and marched to the Kaiser's palace and cheered the Kaiserine and family.
 Germans Cry On To Paris.
 The Germans in Berlin cry "On to Paris!" "On to Paris!" the battle cry of 1870 and the people are in sisting that the war to the south be settled by the immediate capture of the French capital.
 Allies Loss Was Heavy.
 It is reported here that the allies lost heavily in the battle at Namur: 2,000 Belgians were killed and 50,000 wounded and the French and Eng fish loss was heavier, according to the German versions of the battle.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-08-20
Lucas Receives Lane Bill

Postmaster Lucas has received copies
of the bill recently introduced in con-
gress by Senator Harry Lane relative
to the Hood River federal building. A
copy of the bill follows:
= "Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives Of the United
States of America in Congress assem-
bled, that the Secretary Of the Treas
ury be. and he is hereby. authorized
and directed to acquire, by purchase,
condemnation, or otherwise, site and
to contract for the erection and COM
pletion thereon of a public building,
including freproof vaults, heating and
ventilating apparatus, and approaches,
complete, for the use and accommoda-
tion of the United States postoffice and
other federal offices in Hood River,
Oregon, at a cost, including site, not
to exceed the sum of 800, ,000."
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-08-20
DEAN SEEKS LONG
DISTANCE OWNERSHIP

w. II. Dean, Of White Salmon, one
Of the heaviest stockholders in the
Oregon Washington Telephone Co,
which owns the local system and that
Of White Salmon and Goldendale, is
seeking the ownership of the North
western Long Distance Co., which does
a long distance business between the
North Pacific cities. Mr.. Dean has
made an offer Of SiOO, 600 for the stocks
and bonds Of the company. However,
the sale. TO be effected, must first be
passed on by the United States district
court, August "a having been set as
the date of hearing by District Judge
Bean in Portland.
The Northwestern company was for
merly controlled by the Bell system.
Last March. however, the merger was
ordered dissolved and the Bell company
instructed TO dispose of the interests.
Judge Bean will determine as to
whether the sale is a bona tide one,
really dissolying the merger Mr.. Dean
has already made a deposit of $1,000
and agreed TO pay the full purchase
price Of $500, 600 by 1917.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-08-20

Earl X. Bsrtmess. s.
Emma c. Willis. Sc.
NJ. r. Noble, Sc.
G. Van Ands, S6.
Cynthia kinnaird, s..
Earl Noble, S6.
Laura Z. Page, S..
Ida NJ. Strsnshan, s..
J. l.. Hershner, s..
F. II. Blsgg. S..
f. h. Bradley, Sc.
Fred Y. LarWoOd. s..
Mary /. Mclaughlin, S..
Laura Simonton. IS.
]. II. KOberg, s..
Fred II. BELL. Sc.
]. c. Porter, Sc.
J. h. Hunt, Sc.
X. b. Perigo, Sc.
E. NJ. Spaulding. Sc.
c. c. Masiker, So.
J. p. Naumes, So.
X. II. Kemp. $40.
J. A. Moore, So.
Gertrude, S6.
A. b. Cutler. Sc.
u. A. Newman. $40
Arthur G. Lewis, 81,
Martin Drsgseth, St..
Frank c. Dethman, s..
Michael Pendergast, 81
G. King Benton, Sc.
j. ID. McLucas, So.
A. f. Macnamara, s..
Floy F. Campbell, St.
c. d. Nickelsen. Sc.
Therese NJ. CastneT. s..
Anna X. Mellong. Sc
F. &. Sherrieb, Sc.
Frank Van Horn. S..
Elmer W. Sweaney, Sc.
Geo G. GLADDEN., Sc.
Paul X. Hughes. Sc.
S. &. Oxborrow, So.
W. L. VanNuys, Sc.
J. F. Thompson, So.
Geo. II. Monroe. Sc.
H. S. Grouse, Sc.
G. G. Walton, Sc.
f. F. Dresser, Sc.
G. d. Thompson, stamps and ex-
press, Sll.75.
c. r. KnutsOn. juror Circuit Court,
fees and mileage, $3.50,
VIM. A. Newman, same 5000.
II. c. Mcclure, same, 49,
E. M. Holman, same, 50
Bert Hebard, same, $40.
J. b. DOggett, same, Sl2.
Chas. |. Moody, same $3.50.
K. n. Young, same, 81.
C. f. Hounsell, same, Sll.
Geo. Sheppard, same, $1,000.
J. p. Hilstrom, same, Sll.
John II. Koberg, same, $3.50
c. b. Hatch, same, $500.
II. G. johnson, same, 81.
J. G. Howlad, same, b7.
Geo. Stranahan, same. S6.
ID. NJ. Jackson, same, $40.
W. Il. Winans, same, So.
Jas. F. Mason. same. S6.4
Chas. Davis, same, S7.6O.
r. f. Robertson, same, $500
r. X. lmbler, same, S72O.
M. H. Craft, same, $500.
Herman d. Dethman, same, S.20
F. H. Vonnegut, same, 1920.
W. +. lmholz, same. Sc.
Jim Sami, witness circuit court, fees
and mileage, $8.40.
Pasquale Tenerelli, same, $40
Leone Modotfe, same, $40.
M. Hunter, same, S3.4O.
Ned Cushman, same. $3.50.
Thos. Lacey, same, $3.50.
p j. Clark, same, $7.20.
c. A. Russell, same, S7.20.
II. NJ. Littlefield. same, S720
]. M. Lakin. juror circuit court, 81.
Boys and Girls Aid Society, July al
lowance, $40.
VIM. Davidson, care of INDECENT, So.
State of Oregon, fire patrol for 1913,
sl93.
Oregon hotel, care of delinquents.
$3.50.
E. E. Stanton, half office rent,
stamps, express, etc, $3.50.
F. c. Brosius, care of INDECENT.
$3.50
Hortense Jeambey. reporting testi-
mony, SIT.
Phillip Horn, blacksmithing. $2,95.
E. S. Hay, lumber for roads, $.57.
Union Oil Co.. distllste and freight,
$l0.l2.
Ernest Hines, trimming oaks, 81.
G. b. Richmond, fees and expense of
right of way agent, $ll5.20.
L. F. Collins, salary road supervisor.
$25.
S. W. Curran, same. $50.
H. l.. Furrow, same, $65.
Roy d. Smith, same, $55.
b. F. Eadelman, same, $5l .25.
G. H. Stanton, same, $64.60.
E. W. Dunbar, same, $65.
Allen Macrum, same. $26.25.
B. F. Barrett, same, $6.25.
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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-08-20
BILLS ALLOWED By
COUNTY COURT

Proceedings Of the county court of
Hood River County, Oregon. had its
August, 1914, session.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-08-20
NOmanS Missionary Institute

The following is the program of the
Womsn's Missionary institute. United
Brethren church, Friday. August 81 j
Morning session. 10 to IL: Devo-
tions, Mrs. Hartley; "History of Ore
gon Branch, Mrs. Bartmess: why
am a Member of the W. NJ. A." Mrs.
Parsons; violin solo, Miss White; why
| am here Today" Mrs. Bonebrake
Round table on literature, Mrs. Ford
vocal solo, Miss Opel.
Afternoon session to 4: Devotions,
Mrs. b. NJ. Peoples; Women of Afri-
ca, Mrs. Goodrich piano duet, Misses
Clark and Bartmess Roundtable on
methods, Mrs. Peoples; Hung arian
rhapsody Miss Clark map drill, Morris
Goodrich.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-08-20

"Some twenty years ago used Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy" writes Geo. W. Brock, pub.
Usher of the Enterprise, Aberdeen, Md.
II discovered that it was quick and
safe cure for diarrhoea. Since then no
one can sell me anything said to be just
as good During all these years have
used it and recommended il many times
and it has never disappointed me-" For
sale by all dealers.