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The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
GERMANS ON DEFENSIVE

PARIS. Nov. 3O.-The official announcement this morning contains the information that in Belgium the Germans are still on the defensive. Their artillery fire has become very feeble and the allies have made progress at certain points, In the Soissons region an intermittent artillery fire is being directed against the town but for what purpose not clear unless it to cause as much damage to the property of the French possible In the Argonne district several attacks were made by the Ger mans on the town of Bagatee but they were rePused the Germans bombarded the forest of Apremont without results The whole battle front may be compared to
 line of volcanoes which become active one after the other at periods but the general line continues to remain about the same.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30

In the death of Robert Burdette, the famous writer, a Seward man loses a cousin. Wayne Blue, the popu- lar agent of the Admiral line here was a very close relative. The obitu- ary notice of Mir. Burdette was sent by mail to the Gateway. Its length made its use prOhibitive but showed the high standing of the distinguished decedent,
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
ADMIT RUSSIAN ADVANCE

LONDON, Nov. 30-Gemany today acknowledges that the northern army of Russia has penetrated into East Prussia to point fifteen miles southwest of Gmbn nen or twenty miles inside the German frontier The Ger man people, however seem to be confident that General Hndenburg has some good reason for permitting this ad vance once more into the territory where he former ly won a great victory Hindenburg is known to have devoted his life to studying conditions that very quarter in anticipation of the time when the Russians would do just exactly what they attempting Indeed he had retired from the army at the outbreak of the war but was recalled because of his great knowledge of East Prussia
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
ALLIES TAKE OFFENSIVE

LONDON, Nov 3O.-Instead of being on the offensive in France and Belgium the German armies now strict ly on the defensive The allies taking the offensive once again in the effort to drive the enemy back on his own soil and there every reason to believe judging by todays accounts that crisis IS approaching Tn the al fairs of the German forces Apart from this general state ment nothing of definite nature has come from the front in the west but never since the opening of hostites have conditions looked more favorable for the allies both east and west.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
RUSSIANS LOMBARD
 CRACOW AT LAST
Muscovite Hordes Swarm all Over GaIicia, Poland and
 East Prussia
RUSSIANS REACH CRACOW

LONDON, Nov 3O.-The Russian forces have at last reached Cracow and Italian correspondent at the front wires that the city is already being bombarded by the Russian siege guns and that one of the suburbs burning The fall of Cracow is the chief aim of the Russians at present and has been since the beginning ot the war as
 it's fall and the fall of Przemysl will give them complete control of Gaca The siege of Przemys is also progress inc once again the Russians having more succeeded in surrounding it. Should these two places fa British authorities believe it will leave the way open for the Rus sians real advance into Hungary and protect the Rus sian left when the main army moves on Germany
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
BRITISH PATROL ATLANTIC

NEW YORK, Nov. 3O.-Twelve British warshipS are now patrong the Atlantic coast between New York and the Panama canal and are keeping a c.ose check all sorts of shipping Their intention apparently is to nip Tn the bud any attempt that might be made to send supplies to Germany or to German ships in any waters The Ger man cruiser Karlsruhe is still at large but her where abou at present not known although she supposed to be in the Atlantic somewhere off the South American coasts She has evidently made no effort to capture or destroy shipping recently and the chances are that she finding the British ships getting too energetic for her safety
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
RUSSIAN SOLDIER IS
 THIRTEEN YEARS OLD.
(By The Associated Press.)

DY lut AooONloSSN ANSN'l
 PETRoGRAD, Nov. 20.-Madam Koudachef, well known as an explorer, has been attached by General Rennen- krampf of the Russian scout service She rides the horse upon which she made the trip from Vladivostok to Petrograd.
 General Rennenkrampf has also serving with him a soldier thirteen years old, Nicholas Petonchkof. He is the son of rich, land proprietor. When the war broke out, young Mich olas ran away from home, sought out General Rennenkrampf and asked if he might not serve. He was detained and a message was sent to his parents. They telegraphed their consent to his remaining with the army.
 The boy has already taken part in battles, notably Insterburg. He car ries upon his rife German bayOnet which was presented to him by the re- giment with which he serves. Nicholas has been mentioned in orders of the day for a daring and sbilful scouting feat.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
SUPREME COURT KNOCKS
 OUT JIM CROW LAW.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3O.-The su- preme court has come to the decision that the Jim Crow law of Oklahoma is unconstitutiona or, rather, invalid because it allowed the furnishing of sleeping parlors and chair cars to white people only.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
SAYS MARIPOSA WILL
 ARRIVE HERE TOMORROW,

w. w. Butts received a cablegram this morning dated at Valdez from Mrs. Butts stating that she would ar rive in Seward at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Accompanying Mrs. Butts is her niece Miss Audrey Phillips, who is coming to make her home in Sew ard.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
FUNERAL TOMORROW.

The brother of Miss Velma Miller cabled this morning from Valdez to F. c. Doremus asking him to make arrangements for her funeral tOmOr- row on the arrival of the MaripOsa on which vessel he is coming.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
LAKE RISING.

Word was received last evening that Kenai lake was rising rapidly and that the Snow river bridge was in danger. The rise of the water is due to a queer rising of the waters of Glacier lake.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
WANTS TROOPS TAKEN
 OUT OF COLORADO.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-GOver- nor Ammons has requested the presi- dent to have the federal troops re- moved out of some of the districts in Colorado affected by the strike The president referred the matter to Secretary of War Garrison who will take it up next week.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
STOCK EXCHANGE FIRM

NEW YORK, Nov. 3O-The bond market in the stock exchange opened dull and stless instead of showing the excitement which had ben expected fear had existed that flood of liquidation from abroad would follow the opening but within quarter of an hour after the opening this fear vanished and not the slightest sign of panic has vet made itself felt.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
ARMY BEATS NAVY.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-The army peat the navy this afternoon by twenty to nothing.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-30
GERMANS IN SERIOUS POSITION

LONDON Nov 30.-The German army which struck at the Russian center is in most SelouS poSUoh according to all the reports from the front The Germans have been split LID into three sections and are tacng what nav he one of the greatest military disasters of all times nless they can manage by bit of luck to eXtcate themselves and fall back towards the German frontier once again The Russian army operating rom Louz IS ue lvering heavy blows at the main German forces put decision in the battle has not yet been reached All e m dcations point to great Russian victory and utter smashing of the German attempt to reach warsaw put former dsappontmentS have had the effect oI making Ce British people and authorities careful Tn dealing Wlth the campapn in Poland One of the chief desires ot Lofd Mt chener evidently is to get tremendous 1Orce oI bIs troops into France and before the Russian cam paign is decided German victory would release great forces for the fighting against the allies while even Ce Germans fall back on their Notifications III the eastern theater it would enable them in all likelihood to detach forces also as not as many would be required for de1ence s for the continuation of the invasion ot Russian terf tory For the moment the battle in Russian Poland IS claiming most attention its results very momenCouS consequences depend
 LONDON, Nov 3O-During the past couple ot days no official information has been given out regarding the conditions in the regions where the Turks are concentra ed nor has anything of definite nature been gwen out concerning matters in South Africa
 De Wet was last heard from in the northern part or the Transvaa where his command reported repuSed by Botha There is still nothing said as to whether the
 Turks have invaded Egypt not but at any moment the silence regarding these matters may be broken as uch interest is being manifested by the people on the queSton
 as o whether the British will be engaged in another great war in that quarter Military authorities have expressed the opinion that France will be able to give the Bl1ush great assistance by sending troops from the southern French ports and from Algeria to meet the Turkish ad Cance near the Suez canal During all day yesterday and this morning. however there has been given out only very meager news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
GEN. CARRANZA
 CHANGES CAPITALS

sALTILLo. Mex, July 2.-Gen. Car ranza Is preparing to remove the capi- tai of the Constitutionalist government from Chihuahua to Monterey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
ROOSEVELT CONSIDERS
 THE GOVERNORSHIP

NEW YORK, July 2.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt has promised to give ser ious consideration to the request that he become the Progressive party nom- inee for Governor of New York. He gave this assurance to delegation that called upon him this morning to urge him to accept the nomination. The Progressive leaders believe that he is the only man who can hold their party in this State together and they count upon Sulzer to divide the Demo cratic vote in such way that they believe he can win the election.
 Delighted Over Health Outlook.
 The receipt of report from a spec iallst who informed him that if he would take absolute rest for six weeks, and if the recurrent attacks of fever could be controlled in that time that he would be in as good health and voice as ever in his life delighted Col. Roosevelt last night, and he has been In high glee ever since.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
AT oRpHEUM TONIGHT.

The Prince Rupert News, speaking of Miss Swepstone and Mir, Tweedale, the dancers who appear at the orph. cum tonight and tomorrow says:
 "It is a pleasure to chronicle an event which has satisfied the most ar- tistlc tastes of the citizens, and given great pleasure to two overfowIng aud fences at the Westholme Theatre that witnessed the exhibition dancing of Eileen Swepstone and Bernard Tweed ale.
 From the moment of the entrance of the charming and graceful couple the audience was never in doubt. The first presentation of the Argentine Tango evoked hearty applause.
 "They presented the Filtration Waltz, and responded :o the demands for an encore.
 Miss Swepstone delighted her au' diences in one of her most success. full creative dances - an emontional study entitled "The Gipsy."
 "The management of the Westholme achieved a triumph in the engagement and introduction of these talented ar lists to Prince Rupert"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
.JUNEAU-DOUGLAS
 /. DIRECTORY TUESDAY

The new Juneau.D Douglas city direc toryis just ,about completed and the first delivery will be made about Tues day, July '. The last of the printing was done yesterday and the work Is now in the hands of the binder.
 The book contains $40 pagea and covers the communities of Juneau Douglas, Treadwell, Perseverance, Thane, and Salmon Creek. Besides the name lists of these communities there is much other material embrac. ing a classified business directory, pro fessional and official directory, Q dlrec- tory of the different churches, accom-. panied by photographic Illustrations of same, a directory of clubs, fratern' al orders, and public buildings. It al- so contains several pages of descrip- tive matter relating to Juneau and the surrounding country, and several ad- vertlsing sections. Photographs of many public buildings in Juneau and short sketches on the different mining camps and communities adjacent to Juneau are also given place in the book.
 This first issue of the Juneau.Doug- las city directory contains exclusive of business firms, corporations, church es. schools. etc, 2447 names of per sons 16 years of age and over resid- ing in Juneau; and 1279 residing in Douglas. A careful census shows 674 children under the age of 16 residing in Juneau, and 4S6 residing in Doug las, making a total population of Sl2l for Juneau, and 1714 for Douglas.
 The total population for the cities of Juneau and Douglas and the 2dJa- cent communities within a radius of five miles is, according to the census takers of the directory, 7,5SS. It is probable that some have been missed and that there has been some increase since the taking of the census. The figures given are very conservative.
 The directory is being published by L. E. Van Wrinkle and Walter c. Fox of Juneau and is strictly home prod net The printing was done by the Empire Printing Co.,, and the binding is being done by the George simpkins Bindery of Juneau. It Is understood that the greater portion of the edition has already been subscribed for. The book will sell at $5. Many business houses in Coast cities of the States took advantage of the advertising Ia cilities offered and took space in the volume.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
CITY COUNCIL HOLDS
 SPECIAL SESSION

The city council met in special ses sion last night and transacted much of the routine business that would have been due to come before the next regular meeting on Friday night, It is not expected that the council will meet Friday night on account of the press of business matters preceding the holiday.
 A communication was read from the Department of Commerce concerning the mooring buoy in Juneau harbor. The clerk was directed to write and get more definite informatiog from the Department in relation to tAe subject.
 Former contracts with property owners whose buildings extended into the street on lower Front street were renewed. with the provision that ten ants would vacate on request of city.
 The bill for extra piling on Willough. by avenue or Indian street extension was referred back to the finance com mittee.
 Current bills amounting to several thousands of dollars were allowed Up on motion of Willis they are to be paid In order of priority, the labor bills being first.
 James A. McKanna, city assessor for the year 1914, was allowed S1OO above contract for extra work. making total of S4O0. The labor of making the assessment this past year is esti- mated to have been much larger than any previous year. Mir. McKanna al- so served on the board of equaliza- tion.
 City Clerk E. W. Petit was allowed S15O per month for the months of June and July on account of the ex- tra work imposed on the office.
 Residents petitiOued for an exten- sion of the sewer from the Basin road between Sth and 9th streeet. It was referred.
 Chief of Police William Mcbride was granted a leave of absence for 15 days beginning with July 5.
 It was brought out during the meet ing that about $500 daily is now flow Ing Into the city treasury.
 Councilmen Britt and Fries were ab- sent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02

:. {. as*. :. + **** 4 f 4 * *
 T. F. Meeker, of the Customs ser vice returned to Juneau on the Dol phin from vacation spent in the States.
 Councilman c. w. Fries has badly lacerated hand from an accident while making some repairs to his motor boat.
 Wallis George has engaged passage on the Spokane for Ketchikan sailing South tonight. Mir. George expects to return in few days.
 A. Van Mayern of the West Coast Grocery company returned on the Dol phin from trip to Petersburg.
 M. S. Perkins is in from Salmon Creek and is a guest of the Alaskan hotel.
 A. A. Kemp and Mrs. Kemp of Los Angeles are late arrivals staying at the Alaskan. Mir. Kemp was formerly clerk at the Alaskan and has return. led on . visit.
 John Corbin. an uncle of Mrs. D. H. Kaser, Mrs. Corbin. Dr. Brubaker, a famous Pennsylvania physician. and Mrs. Brubaker, all of Altoona, Pa, made up a party of tourists who lef' early this week for the Interior. They will make trip down the Yukon triver.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
CITY GIVES S15O
 FOR FIRE LADDIES

The city council today appropriated s15O for prizes for the hose racing and wet tests that are to take place be- tween three teams of the Juneau de- partment on July Fourth. The prizes are hung up to stimulate interest in the department
 The hose racing and wet tests prom lse to be among the most interesting of the sporting events. Already the fire laddies have taken up the matter enthusiastically and have their teams fully organized for the races. Last night Capt. John McNeil had his team out for practice and is we'll satisfied with results.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
DEMOCRATS TO STAY
 WITH THE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, July 2.-By prac. tically unanimous vote the Democrat. ic members of the United States Sen. ate in caucus yesterday voted to re- main in session until the administra- tion's antitrust program shall have been put through the United States Senate The President was quoted d. rectly as wishing this and that "fail. ure to pass these bills immediately would be to prolong the period of un- certainty" The President urged that the antitrust bills, completing the i'm. portant legislation affecting business, should be out of the way as soon as possible.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
DRAPER CLUB IN FOURTH
 OF JULY PARADE

The Draper Club will be in the Fourth of July parade Friday. Dr. L.. O. Sloane has donated the use of his overland automobile for the use Of the club, and 1t will be appropriately decorated in patriotic colors, together with mottos and designs suggesting the Draper Club. Among the features of the decorations will be the motto of the organization conspicuously dis played-"Come, Let Us Live with Our Children"
 If the club should win the prize for the best float, the proceeds will be devoted to the public library and read ing room.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
MOVING PICTURES AND THE EYES

Optical science has been studying the effect of moving pictures on the eyes and Q certain lens is recommend- ed. People who are subject to this strain should have a pair to slip on at the show. You can get them com plete for one dollar pair-a sure preventative of future trouble. RoBT. SIMPSON, optometrist and optician -6.24-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
woLLAND SUGGESTS.

Councilman Wolland at last nights meeting, suggested the building or a trestle for teams on Kennedy street between Fifth and Sixth, also side walk. Mir. Wolland also suggested that 1t would be a good plan to sluice that sand on Front street that is not fit for concrete work off and under the Front street buildings. No action was taken on any of these matters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
Train Robbers Battle
 To Death With Deputy

PENDLEToN, Ore, July 2. - An Oregon-WashIngto railway passenger train was held up by four masked men here this morning. One desperado was killed, and Deputy Sheriff Duffey was wounded. The battle between the deputy sheriff and the bandits oc- cured in the chair car. Duffey was passenger on the train, and riding in the chair caE
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
BUSH MUST SIGN BOND.

At last nights special session of the Council a motion prevailed direct mig Chief of Police William Mcbride to notify Thomas Bush of the Bush. Soles company who entered into a contract with the City of Juneau to operate the city, rock crusher, that he must sign the sS.0OO bond before Mon. day night or in event of failure so to do, the city would seize the same and hold control of 1t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
LABOR LOBBY USES
 DIFFERENT METHODS

WASHINGTON, July 2.--Answering the criticism of President Bush, Of the Ohio Manufacturers Association. that while President Wilson opposed a business mems lobby at Washington he has not acted on the labor lobby that is there," the President said:
 If the labor lobby used big business methods, would be as critical Of the former as of the latter"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
MARINE NOTES
+**#*+**+ . + * < <. <

 The Spokane arriving from Sitka will sail for the South at g o'clock. The Princess Alice will return from Skagway and sail South at : o'clock tomorrow morning.
 The Mariposa sailing from Seattle Tuesday night should arrive in Juneau tomorrow night
 The Dolphin returning from Sitka is expected to sail South from Jun eau tomorrow night
 The Northwestern will be due from the Westward July 6.
 The Jefferson will be due to arrive from the South July ..
 The Admiral Evans will be due to arrive from the South July 8. The Admiral Sampson will be due to arrive from the Westward July 8. The Georgia is in Sitka.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
ENGLISH CREWS
 BARRED FROM RACE

HENLY.oNTHAMEs, EngY July 2.
 All the English crews have been shut out of the contest for the chal. lenge cup which is to be the chief event of the Royal Regatta owing to the stringent rules. There will be four heats in the rowing for the cup. Those remaining in the contest are the Union Boat Club, of Boston. crew; the Harvard second crew; the Winne- peg, Canada, crew; and the Mayscene Rowing Club, of Germany, crew.
 In tomorrow's races Harvard will be pitted against Winnepeg and the Boston crew against the German.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
PRIZE IS S15O

The rock drilling prize on the Fourth of July will be S150, with en. trance fees added. The executive committee appropriated S2OO for the contest. It required $50 to secure the rocks and prepare for the contest hence the prize was made $50.
 No Second Prize Unless Three
 Entries.
 All athletic events will take place as scheduled in the official program if there are two or more entries, but there will be no second prizes allow ed unless there are three or more entries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
NEW CABLE REGULATIONS
 ARE NOW EFFECTIVE

SEATTLE, July 2.-An order was received from Washington today dir ecting that messages accepted for transmission over the Alaska cable and telegragraph lines for the gov, ernment, save those for the War De- partment, must pay half of the com mercial rates. The order also re. scinds the privilege formerly. extend. ed to soldiers to send messages to relatives free of charge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
Talk Was Cordial.

WASHINGTON, July ?. J. Pier. pont Morgan said that he had cor dial visit with the President. He told inquirers that they would have to ask the President what they talked about. He said that it was the first of a ser ies of talks the President will have with big business men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
Peace conferees Aaree.

NIAGARA FALLS, Canada, July 2.
 Ambassador Dagama, of Brazil, said last night that a practical settle ment of the conflict between the Unit ed States and Mexico has been reach ed by the American and Mexican dele gates to the peace conference with the assistance of the mediators. The mediation board has adjourned, and will take an indefinite recess pending the settlement of internal troubles by the Mexican factions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-07-02
MocARTHYs RETURN.

George J. Mccarthy. Juneau agent for the Pacoflc Alaska Navigation com pany, returned from Petersburg on the Dolphin last night. Mrs. Mccarthy ac- companied him on the trip. Peters burg Is lively and prosperous little town" said Mir. Mccarthy this morn ing, land we enjoyed the day there very much"