The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1914-10-06
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 5.-A dis

! stroyed. The quake lasted SO long
1 that many feared that it would be
even more terrible in its results.
Relief is being rushed to the home
less, injured and bereaved families.
| CHICAGO, Oct. 5.-When Jack
Johnson was under indictment on q
white slavery charge he gave bond
and left for Paris. When his time
for trial arrived he failed to put IN
an appearance and this afternoon mis-
bail bond was forfeited.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2.-The
long promised speech of Col. Roose-
welt, in behalf of Clifford Pinchot's
candidacy, was made last night. the
auditorium was filled with people
and Teddy made stirring address.
| He spoke strongly in favor Of
Pinchot, who was forester under his
administration, and the former
President recommended him as an
able, fearless and honest man. He
then proceeded to attack Senator
Penrose, who he said represented
all that is vicious in politics.
Pinchot is the nominee of the Pro-
gressive party, and while Roosevelt
carried the state in 1912 it is ex-
pected that Pinchot will be third in
the. race for U. S. senator. He is
not personally popular and then
many resent his desire to represent
state in which he has never
actually resided.
WASHINGTON, Oct a This
afternoon there is a general feeling
of congratulation among the men,
bers of Congress. The leaders have
decided that there shall be an ad
journment on October Is. And
there is the strong probability that
the sessions will not reconvene until
Monday, December 7. In any
event the members are to get away
within two weeks, and that is cause
for rejoicing. Many will leave in
the meantime as candidates for re-
election believe in some instances
that they are jeopardizing their
chances for returning after next
March by remaining away from
their constituents. Political fences
need fixing and it cannot be effec-
tually done by congressman remain
ing in Washington.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30.-FoI-
lowing reports from Consul Stillman,
which have just been received.
Secretary Bryan has informed the
President that the prospects for the
restoration of permanent peace in
Mexico are brighter now than at any
time since the overthrow of Madero
Ell PASO, Oct. General Her
reras' brigade has revolted against
Villa. 1t is maintained that they
will not be guided by any arrange
ments he makes with Carranza.
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 30.-Presi-
dent Carranza has agreed to resign
in favor of Calderon, if such action
be ratified by general conference. He
insists, however, that Villa e,fface
himself as a leader.
Ell PASO, Sept. 30.-General
Villa, on the way from Chihuahua
City telegraphed that a patriotic
understanding had been arrived ut
and that peace would be reached
soon.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30.-It was
announced this afternoon that Presi-
dent Wilson approved the idea of
Congressional recess to begin the
end of next week and to continue
until the 18th of November. 1t is
now accepted that action will be
taken along this line. Action on the
measure providing for the pur-
chase of ships for commercial pur-
poses will be postponed until after
the recess.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-Yester-
day afternoon Secretary of State
Bryan signed the peace treaty be-
tween the United States and Russia.
This is one of the many treaties that
had been agreed upon some time
ago.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30.-The
Senate substitute rivers and harbors
bill was considered by the House last
evening and finally passed. 1t pro-
vides for the appropriation of $20,-
100000, to be expended on existing
projects under the direction of the
secretary of war. This is an admin
istration measure and at the sug-
gestion of the President the proposed
sum of over $4O,OOO,OO was cut to
one-half.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-Boston
has won the pennant in the National
League, Philadelphia having been
the victor in the American League.
1t has been decided that the cham
pionship games between these two