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The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
TEUTON TRICK SUSPECTED.

LONDON, England August 23,- From the information that has been received here, it seems evident that the Germans are preparing to trick the allied forces by attacking them in the rear by way of Hannut and GemblouX, thus compelling them to retire to Charleroi. By this mean ;, it is supposed the Germans expect to have Namur completly isolated, leaving the troops there at the mercy of the enemy.
 It is expected that the Germans will confiscate the priceless art treasures of Brussels, in case the Belgian officials there continue to refuse to pay the $40,00O,0OO de- manded by the victorious Germans.
 The Belgian minister in London has announced that the forts at Liege and Namur are still intact.
 It is expected that the Anglo French fleets will lombard Pola, an Austrian port on the Adriatic sea. Pola has been preparing for a siege.
 The London Chamber of Com merce, backed by the English press, is planning an anti-German trade campaign in England. It is urged that all German and Austrian pat ents be suspended.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
JAPAN DECLARES WAR.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 23.- Japan has declared war on Germany, and thus another of the important powers of the world has entered into the European embodiment.
 1t was just four hours after the time limit set by Japan for Ger many to concede to the ultimatum sent to the latter. that the Japanese government notified the world that a state of war exists between that country and Germany. The news of the declaration of war by Japan was received here today.
 The declaration of war by Japan against Germany may complicate matters in American waters, where there are already vessels of some of the other warning nations. It is expected that one of the first of fensive moves of the Japanese will be t) order the cruiser ldzumo, one of the best cruisers in the Japan ese navy, to attack the German cruisers Leipsic and Nurnberg, off tho California coast.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
War Causes Copper
 Mines to Shut Down

VALDEZ, August 23.-Several Al aska copper mines are being closed down on account of the war in Europe It is stated by their own CTS that the war will stop the sale of copper Gold mines are not affected.
 It is reported here that the Cop per River & Northwestern railroad will close down about November 30, and will not resume operations again until next spring. Two reasons for the suspension of service are the closing of copper mines and the excessive cost of keeping the road open in the winter time. It is not understood here how the mail will be routed after the road is closed
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
VILLA HAS DEEP PLAN.

WASHINGTON. D, C., Aug. 23.- 1t is believed in official circles here that Pancho Villa, the Mexican re bel general who is refusing to ac- cept General Carranza as president of Mexico, is not really intending to invoke new revolution. It IS believed that Villa is threatening Carranza with trouble merely to arouse the latter's fears and cause him to see that the coming election of D. >sident of Mexico is held in a legai and fair manner.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
JAP FLEET READY.

VANCOUVER, B. C.. Aug. 2@.- In dispatch received here from Tokyo, Japan. it is stated that the Japanese naval fleet reached kaiu Chau last night and will begin bombarding the German fortress there as soon as the news is receiv- clared.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
TRAIL IS BAD.

VALDEZ, August 23.-Reports re- ceived here from Colonel Richard son and Lieutenant Kunzig. who are on their way from Chitina to Fairbanks by automobile, are to the effect that the trail is in bad con- dition, owing to rain storms. There were heavy rains here for the past week
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
Last of St. Michael
 Freight IS on Way

SEATTLE, August 23.-With the last shipment of freight for the up per Yukon, by way of St. Michael, the steamer Victoria sailed from here last night for Nome.
 The Victoria carries 20OO tons of freight, a large part of which is for CordOva It is understood that about 500 tons is destined for Yukon river points.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
GERMANS USE DUMDUMS.

PARIS, France, August 23.-In an interview with newspaper men, the minister of tEe interior stated dumdum bullets These bullets are made of soft lead, their ends being split so that they will flatten when they strike, and cause horrible wounds. Their use has been pro hibited by international laws.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
SWISS TROOPS MOBILIZE.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 23.- At the Swiss legation it is stated that the government of Switzerland has ordered the mobilization of about 100000 troops. It is explain ed that this is not with the inten- tion of taking part in the war, but is simply a precautionary measure
 Colonel Ulrich has been made con- mander in chief of the army. All
 railroad traffic between Switzerland and Germany has been stopped, and all mountain passes are being guard
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
ELECTRICITY CHEAP.

VALDEZ. August 23.-Electricity is being sold here at the present time for two cents a kilowatt hour. It is so cheap that many people are using it, when possible. in place of coal for cooking purposes.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
GERMAN LOSS GREAT.


 ANTWERP, Belgium, August 23 During the last four days of fighting in the vicinity of Brussels and other points in the interior the loss to the German troops is esti- mated to have reached a total of 90 900 killed and wounded.
 The governor of the province of Antwerp has announced that troops will be sent out to meet the ad mined to offer the greatest resis- tance to the invasion of tte prov ince, which is expected to start soon.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
OVERWORkED.

The letter "a" complained of ex- haustion.
 What's the trouble?" we 1n- quired.
 Just observe how am over worked in Panama Canal.'" 1t ex- plained wearily.
 Looking into the matter we saw that it indeed had ground for complaint-Boston Transcript.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
OFFICERS ENTERTAIN.

CORDOVA, August 23.-Officers of the United States cruiser Buffalo entertained large number of the people of this city on board the vessel Friday night. The feature of the affair was a dance, and those attending it declared it to be one of the most enjoyable functions ever held here. The Buffalo has been installing a new wireless plant near this city.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
JAPANESE ARE BUSY.

pEKlNG, China. August 23.-lt is reported here that the Japanese are already expelling Germans from Muk- den. It is asserted that the war the Yellow river
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

near Naienciennea. One column of the German troops is advancing by way of Ninobe and the other is pushing to the front by way of Nous cron. T.ese will enter the French territory unless stopped.
 The spondent of one of the London newspapers writes that aft CT the German troops captured Tir- lemon. they made concerted night attack on Louvain. The attack proved successful, and the Belgian troops are now being forced back toward Antwerp, which seems to be one of the objective points of .the Germans.
 In making the attack on Lou vain the Germans resorted to a chimes to height of 200 yards above the Belgian Notifications and tEese dropped plaques. which burst into flames as they afghted. These flames served as targets in the dark for the German gunners in getting the range on the fort.
 On the aeroplanes that dropped the plaques Were fastened strong searchlights, and these were turn ed upon the Belgian infantry in such a way that the latter was in plain view of the German artillery. Thus Il Q Belgian forces were handicap ped by the darkness. and following terrific attack were forced to eVacuate the place.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
TIGHT SKIRT BREAKS LEG.

CHICAGO. August 23.-Mrs. Will fam Frederick Stahl broke her right leg in. stepping out of her auto mobile, and the police say tight skirt was the cause. Mrs. Stahl did not bring the machine close enough to the curb. When she stepped out she fell
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
GERMANY ASKS JUSTICE.

NEW YORK, August 23,-That Germany is suffering from false war reports, is the assertion made in a telegram received at headquar- ters of the Associated Press from the Imperial German Chancellor. would be profoundly grateful if only the real truth about the war is published. Germany he declared, is isolated and is thus unable to defend herself against the false re- ports that are being issued
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
IS AMERICAN BORN.

The Rt Rev O'Connell was born at Lowell, Massachusetts. December 8, 1859 He graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Bos- ton in 1881. He took up religious studies the same year at Rome, Italy, and was ordained priest on June s, 1884. His promotion in chrch work continued from that date, and he was made assistant of the Pon tifical throne in January, 1905.
 The same year he was made as sistant at Rome, Mr O'Connell was appointed special papal envoy to the emperor of Japan. In December of that year he was presented with the Grand Gordon of the Sacred Treasure of Japan by the Mikado He succeeded to the See of Boston on the death of Archbishop Williams, August 30. 1907. He became a mem Der of the sacred college in 1911.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
DEMOCRATS TO MEET.

CORDOVA, August 23.-An off cial call has been made for Dem ocratic convention to be held here on September 7, for the purpose Of selecting nominees for legislative positions.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
AMBASSADOR GOES.

BERLIN, Germany, August 23.-- The Japanese ambassador was hand ed his passport today, which means that Germany holds Japan an enc my at war.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
ATTACK REPORTED.

SHANGHAI, China, August 23.- Reports have reached here that the Japanese fleet has commenced to Lombard the German fortress at Kiau ChaU It is believed that the real purpose of the fight of the Japanese against Germany is to put a stop forever to German shipping in the Orient
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
CANADIAN TROOPS READY.

OTTAWA, Canada, August 23.- The five-days special war session of the Dominion parliament has come to an end The entraining of Can these will be transported as rapidly as possible to various mobilization centers, preparatory to transporting them to England
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
AMERICANS LOSE BAGGAGE.

NEW YORK. August 23.-The steamer White Star of the Baltic line, arrived here today with 1000 American refugees from Europe. The report came on the vessel that there are mountains" of unidenti fled baggage piled up in London, supposedly belonging to fleeing
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
TOO ADVANCED AGE.

In connection with this it Is re marked that it was Del Val who ln- duced His Holiness to summon to Rome Cardinal Van Rossum of Hol- land and put him at the head of large congregation. and the contem- plated red hat to Dom Gasquet Is With the exception of Cardinals Ferrata and Della Chiesa. the Italian element has no prominent candidat, in the future conclave.
 A majority of the Italians ara either at too advanced an age or too humble to aspire to the most exalted office in the gift of the church. while the foreign element can furnish a list of candidates the equal of whom, from the point of view of religious culture and personal charm, could only be found in the Sacred College of the late Renaissance and of the Leonine Pontificate.
 Italian Catholic circles fully req lize this They know that in the conclave of Cardinals, Gasquet, O'Connell Farley. Van Rossum and some of the French prelates would easily dominate the situation, and that Del Val could easiy be elected or use his votes to make the cleo tion of either O'Connell or Gasquet
 Recently the Countess Del Val has opened large apartment In Rome ostensibly to be near her distinguished son, but, as matter of fact, to help him in reaching the coveted goal.
 Countess Del Vals house is be- coming more and more the center of Catholic social activity. The heads of foreign colleges and the personnels of foreign legations and embassies meet there frequently. headed by foreign Cardinals who are residing or visiting in Rome and some Italians, who like Delai and Falconio. are known to be de- voted to the Papal Secretary of State
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
JAP SOLDIERS SAIL.

KOKURA. Japan, August 23.-An entire division of the Japanese army sailed from here yesterday on trans ports. Their destination is unknown
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
ENGLISH CATHOLICS WANT
 AMERICAN ELECTED POPE
Rt Rev. William Henry OConnel Archbishop Boston, May Be Chosen Pontf by Sacred CoIege--Ae Is Distinguished
 Peae--Pope Plus Funeral Arranged

pope had been held, has been aban- effort would probably be useless cause too much dissension
 cause too much dissention.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

Japan declared war against Germany When the latter failed 10 heed Japan's order 10 retire from the Orient. 1t IS also re- ported that Greece has begun to take an active part in the war and has sent troops to aid the Servians.
 The Iong-expected battle at Ma mur, Belgium, is now being Wag- ed, and the Germans are said to have centered a larger army there than the allied powers have massed 1t is asserted that the German force numbers about half a million.
 Reports from London state that the Germans are evidently trying to tactfuIly isolate Ma mur.
 Aeroplanes did their most eff fective work at louvain. Belgium, when they dropped combustibIes at night on the Belgian fort regs, thus enabling the German qunners to aim artillery guns with effectiveness at the forts. The searchIights from the fly ina machines also exposed the location of the Belgian infantry, thus enabling the night attack made by the Germans to be complete victory.
 Switzerland has ordered the mobilization of 30O.O00 troops as precautionary measure, and has placed military guards at all the mountain passes leading from the country. Train ser vice between Switzerland and Germany has been suspended.
 The Imperial German ChanceI- Tor has telegraphed request 10 the Associated Press in New York, that only truthful war news be published. He says Germany is isolated and unable to defend herself against the sending out of false war reports.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
DETAILS PARTIALLY PLANNED.

ROME. Italy, August 23.-Although all the details of the funeral of the late Pope Plus X have not been an nounced, it is known that at least 1000 persons will be invited to see the remains of the late pontiff laid beside those of Pope Plus VI in St. Peters cathedral
 The sacred conclave, at which the new pope will be elected, will begin on August 31. Cardinals Gibbon and O'Connell have arrived from the United States.
 It now seems certain that the new pope will be Italian. It is announc- ed here that the foreign cardinals are in the minority and thus will not be enabled to control the cleo tion.
 The original plan to get the na- tions at war to declare an armistice until after the election of the new
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
DECISIVE BATTLE IS NOW
 BEING FOUGHT AT NAMUR
Switzerland Orders Mobilization of 100000 Troops and Stops Trains Gemany-Prepaatons Simply Precautionary and Not
 for War--Gemans Use Aerop planes Efectvey

Americans, who have lost it in their hurry to get away from there.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

tainments. is destined to become head of some important congrega. tion and a prominent figure in the Sacred College.
 In certain quarters the rumor also is revived that since the death of Cardinal Rampolla, Merry Del Nal'S papal ambitions have become strong CT than ever, and that the increase in the number of foreign Cardinals tends. above all. to pave the way for his election to the throne of St. Peter
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
GREECE IN MIxUP.

ROME, Italy, August 23.-Local newspapers announce that Greece has sent an armed force to aid Servia against attacks from Austria.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

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The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
RUSSIA CLAIMS VICTORY.

WILMA, Russia, August 23.-FOl-
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DEFENSE or PARIS
IS HERCULEAN TASK

Should the German army succeed
In actually investing Paris, an army
of at least 100000 would be required
to defend the French Capital To man
the rig of forts that defends the city
would require 100000 men and there
would have to be reserve army of
at least 100000 men to take the places
of the slain.
The forts that defend Paris are said
to be the most formidable fortifica-
tons in the world. Certainly they are
the most costly. They have cost the
French nation something more than
S300,O00,OOO.
Doubtless it is to be prepared to
man the forts of Paris that the French
war office has called to the colors ev-
cry available reservist in the country.
Obviously the huge French army now
In the field would oppose the advanc-
ing Germans every inch of the way.
fighting to the very environs of the
Capital. None of these troops could
be spared to work the forts, SO that a
fresh army is needed to defend the
Capital, in the remote contingency
that the Germans actually invest the
city.
Forts Are Skeletons.
In the system Of defenses about
Paris and all cities protected by mod
ern works, the forts form only the
skeleton Of the fortified lines. The
Fashioned wall which used to be re-
lied upon as the main defense of
city Is impossible today. A stone wall
OF the old type would today be re-
duced by modern siege guns in less
time than 1t would take to tell it. And
to surround a modern city with an un-
broken circle of forts would be an eco
homie impossibility for the richest
patton.
A space Of six miles, at least, has tc
be left between the first ring Of forts
and the city proper to prevent the
Biege guns Of the enemy from coming
within range of the city. Fort ST. Cry
IN the second line of the Paris defen
PCS Is ten miles from the outer edge
bl the Capital.
I Tia 1orts about Paris are in a cir
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lapels of the Fall Balmacaan will be ex-
tremely wide and almost right triangu-
lar in shape. The rough home-spuns
and tweeds which were so popular in
these coats for Spring wear will be
shown again for Fall wear, but they will
be made doubly serviceable by reason
of the fact that most of them will be
cravanetted; however, there will be a
number of Kerseys, Meltons and vi
cunas which adapt themselves more
readily to the tailored effect of the Fall
styles.
The double-breasted coat will also
come into vogue again, but it will be
different double-breasted coat than the
one that most of US know. In place of
the coat with which men of today are
we'll acquainted. we will have a style
which goes back nearly 80 years, and
one with which our fathers are prob
ably more familiar than we are. The
double-breasted coat is not only hand
some one, but perhaps the most serv-
iceable style ever brought out, as it is
undoubtedly type for Winter wear and
warmth, because of the double fold of
cloth which the idea necessitates.
The .double-breasted coat will be
shown in two general styles; one loose
ItllHS dlU Will TIC UOA UdCk, tIlC OlIICI
somewhat form fitting on the order of
the paddock coat, but without any plaits.
By now most men will know that
reduction in the tariff does not greatly
effect the price of clothes to the con-
sumer. One maker explained that the
woolens which he formerly imported at
$1.87H is now reduced to $l62H, and
that since there are but three to three
and half yards of cloth in suit, the
saving to the consumer is only from
75c to 88c. In fact, increases in tailor
ing cost have more than balanced up
this saving in woolens, and the cost Of
suit to the retailer is as great now as
! it was before the tariff went into effect
However, the tariff has accomplished
one very important thing for the Amer
lean good dresser. 1t has placed Eng
lish,. German. Saxon and Belgium
woolens on a competitive basis with
American woolens and has allowed
their use in less expensive suit than
heretofore.
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conceal batteries. Vast lines of field
works are designed for the spaces be-
tween the forts.
Secret Of Fighting.
Under the modern theory of the de-
tense of city, by far the greater
number of the heavy guns are fought
from without the forts. not within.
AS the enemy naturally knows the po-
sition of permanent works, he will
place his own artillery in positions
where the guns of the forts can do the
least harm.
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The last few years have seen the
mems style field divided into two sep

The last few years have seen the
mems style field divided into two sep
arate classifcations one for young
men and one for older men. Until a
few years ago, young mems clothes were
exactly the same as the older mems
clothes in style, the only difference be-
ing that they were cut in smaller sizes.
This idea, however, has been replaced
by the two classifcations and we have
now a very decided difference between
styles for these two ages of men.
Young mems clothes for Fall will be
somewhat snapper in style and livelier
in pattern than those for older men, and
many of them will be made up without
Innings and will have tapped and tailored
seams to make them hold their shape.
instead of the usual hair-cloth and inter
Innings.
Frock suits for Fall wear will prae-
tically all be of the one button variety,
but those which are cut on the two but
ton style will be 50 constructed that only
one button need be used. AS was the
case with Frock suits for Spring, these
coats will all be made extremely high
wasted and with full rounded lapels
which will give men that so-called
"chesty" appearance which is considered
to be the proper figure for formal coat
wear.
All and all the Fall styles will be ex-
tremely more welcome to red-blooded
men than any which have been created
for several seasons, because they will
be conservative in every stitch and seam
and will not evidence any degree of So
called "freakishness."
Dress clothes for Fall wear will show
a number of decided innovations, and
though they will be universally adopted,
are really not entirely new. For in
stance, the fabrics in dress and dinner
suits will be a fancy woven material,
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moderately popular during the Spring
season will become more and more in
vogue as the season progresses, and
when the Fall season sets in, it is almost
certain to be the most popular pattern
which has ever been worn.
1t is perhaps one of the richest de-
signs that weavers have ever created,
and its best examples are those in blue
and green combinations and brown and
green combinations. Plain colors and
special blues in rough weaves will be
more popular than they ever were and
will be the almost unanimous choice of
men who pay attention to the niceties of
correct dress.
Small checks will also be very much
in vogue but will be displayed in the
more somber color combinations instead
of the black and white checks that were
so popular during the Spring. Stripes
will be very much in demand and will
be shown in number of different pat
terms. There will be single stripes,
double stripes and even triple stripes,
spaced from a quarter to one inch apart
STYLES IN MEMS OvERCOATS
The Balmacaan styles which began
to be popular in a small way in the Fall
Of 1918, and became the rage in the
Spring of 1914, will be the prevailing
style for Fall wear. But the Balmacaan
has had a great number of notifications
since it first became in vogue. You will
probably remember that the early Bal
macaans were loose, shapeless, baggy
creations and looked a great deal more
like cape than a coat. AS the style
became more popular there was a de-
cided demand for more severe tai
lored cut, and little by little the Balma-
caan lost a great deal of its looseness
and bagginess.
The usual Raglan shoulder of the Bal
macaan coat will be replaced for Fall
wear by a regular tailored shoulder a ]
the military Prussian collar effect will
be replaced by velvet collar which will
! set very low on the shoulder. The