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The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
THIRTEEN PLAYERS KILLED
 ',, IN 1914 FOOTBALL GAMES

-' Thirteen deaths were the toll taken by football in the united States during the season which is now practically ended, according to a record being kept by statiscian' Only two were college men. One Of these died of heart disease, and the other from injuries during a class contest. '- The others were, members of high schools, preparatory or free lance organizations. None was more than twenty years of age, and tackling was responsible for the greatest number of fatalities. The following is a list of the dead:
 ALLEN, RAY, nineteen years old' Stanley. high school, sapulpa, Okla; tackled in game Oct. and died thi ty-five minutes after being thrown.
 BROWN, T. G., Knoxville, Tenn.' suwanee university player. Died on the field Oct. 8 during scrimmage. Organic heart trouble called the cause of death.-.
 ENGLISH, WILLIAM S., Mount sL. Mary's college, Emmitsburg, Md. Fatally injured in a class game Oct 12. -..- :. ..-
 HAYS, CHARLES C., eighteen years old, Fordham university, N. Y preparatory school. Kicked in the stomach Oct. 12 during game.
 KENNEDY, MICHAEL twenty years old, pittsburgh. Died Oct. 2e' Of internal injuries received in practice game.
 KoEHLLER, LESTER, seventeen Detroit high school. Blow on the head caused paralysis. Died oct' 29. .~....s .-.-
 LENERY, JAMES, nineteen Am bridge, Pa. Back broken during a serimmage, Oct. ,$1. r
 MeGINNIs, FLOYD, Ada, O. Tack lied in a practice game, Sept. 2l' ran a few feet and dropped dead. OLSON, CARROLL, twenty years Milwaukee Amateur league. | Skull fractured in game Oct. II.
 TREECB, FRED, seventeen. New Brighton, Pennsylvania high school Concussion of the brain as. q result of colliding with opponent Nov. II.
 TURNER, HARRY, twenty-three A member of a football team of Can ton, O., died Nov. 16 of injuries suffered in a game on Nov. 15.
 WELLS, FRANK L. Dorchester Mass. Scratch on arm during game caused blood poisoning.
 WIsEMAN, ALBERT, sac. City Ia, high school. Conclusion of the brain when thrown in game, Oct l9.
 The fatalities registered fall be low those of all years except 1900
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
THE LAST PRIZB FIGHT
 WILL COME OFF TONIGHT

Los Angeles, Dee. S-Johnny Dundee, white featherwelght, and Joe Rivers, Spanish-AmerIcan light weight, win meSt ,ia a 20 round fight in this city. tonigh. It will be the last prize fight to be pulled OfS la the state of Cali foruia under the sanction of the authorities.
 Killing the fight game n Cali iornia may be fine for ciYilization' but it will be tough oR the fight game experts, and the real cham p'ons. Whsn the last twenty round battle is fought on the coast tonight, it will mean that there will be left only one place in the United States where that length fight caa be pulled oSf-New Or IeaRg.
 This will mean that there will bs vastly more championship bat tles" of ten rounds pulled off than sger before. h B ten round fight tho best titlehoider that ever iv- ed, stands more Bhow of losing his title thau iu a longer affray. Ten round fights very seldom end via the Rlesp route, and everyone kRows how lightly decisions are hurled about after 6 battle. in whlch neither side wins deciaTely' It Goesa't take q professor in ap- pbd nathsenatcs nor man with Sherlock Holmes sense in the science Of deduction to figure that under such conditions, the woods, prairies and cities will be full oi champs, near-champs and cheese champs, claiming all the titles III this world and the next. If fight manasers remain unchanged, and at present writing there seems ao' salutely no hope for bettermen' along this line, they will lay claim to a title eYeN # Only one fight eN' pert out Of 8 dozen says after scrap, that they would have receiv' cd 8 decision had a decision been made.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08

Washington5 D. c, Dec. 7-The galleries were packed this morning when President Wilson read his message to a joint session of con gress. ~.
 He said that there was much work ahead of Us and that the people of the United states would have to commence to make prepara-. tions for future trade expansion as the war has caused many changes in European markets that must henSeforth look to America for sup plies.
 The message urges the early en- actment of the Phillipine freedom bill and also urges the government to establish steamship lines tG re place those of the European belh- gerents which have been destroyed and put out of business by the war;
 It urges that the coast Of All aska be thoroughly surveyed and charted and charges that the work has so far been incomplete at al most every point on the Alaskan
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
MURDER AND STARVATION
 RAGING IN ALL GALICIA

detachment Of Hunsarlans fouRd the body of one Russian girl who had been Crucified. It is also alleged that ia one field hospital five per sons, horribly uutilatsd. were re- eeiyed- The committee reports that all these facts have been authenti- catsd.
 @ The report said that the Russian troops had. been aroused to a high pitch of rury. asGinzt the enemy T
 The members of tho committee made their Investigations under the directions of It's president, Count Bc' brinsky, governor general of Gallea'
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
1BNAKEE MAN DISAPPEARS
 MYsTERIOUsLY IN SEATTLE

II. T. Ais, aged 27, owner of a restaurant at TeDakee Hot springs near Juneau Alaska, nysteriously disappeared the other day from the Wlngfield hotel ia seattle, where he was staying. after he had told friends that he had several hundred dollars in his possession, which he carried In a wallet.
 Fears for Ais safety were ex- pressed to the police, by friends of the missing man, and the authorl- ties have been asked to institute a rigid search for his whereabouts.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE 10 TIE
 JOINT SESSION Of CONGRESS

coast where ships and human lives have been lest. ..... .'' In part tho message says: we Lave not provided adequate vessels or adequate machinry for the work of surveying and chaTting the coast and waters of Alaska, and when chartering yessels for the purpose, have obtained those which were so old and uusaaworthy that had private individuals chartered and sent them to sea, the govern ment would have ipterfered and stopped them."
 The message advocates govern ment economy and says that Aneri- ca is a country of peace, and as such should not depend upon 8 large army, ready to take the field at a moments notice. We must depend not upon big standing army nor upon a large reserve army, but upon citIzenry trained and aeeus- toned to the handling of aruls,"
 Preaident Wilson believes in a powerful navy for defense, but neYe for aggressive aetioR.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
London, Dec. S-A Russian fOIce numbering 27O,OOO men has srTiV- ed and iS now concentrated beforS ue Austrian fortress of Cracew.
SITI NTION AROUND LODZ
 REMAINS UNCHANGED

St. Petersburg, Dec. S-The sitd- alton around the city of Lodz, Rus >ta, which was captured yesterday hy the Germans after one of the bIu,-IicSt and most desperate bat- tie, of the European war, remains practically unchanged today, 0oth armies being exhausted from pne >an-ainary four days fight that preceded the GeImanS' attack.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
IMMENSE RUSSIAN ARMY
 CONCENTRATED AT CRACOW
VESSEL IS IDENTIFIED AS
 THE RATTLESHIP KANSAS

Philadelphia, Dec. s-Hhe un- known vessel which ran ashore night before last cn the Maryland coast, and was thought to be foreign Warship, has been tdenoflea as the United states battleship Kansas. She managed to get or without sustaining any damage ..
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
REPORTED ARREST OF
 GENERAL CARRASZA

Fl Paso, Dec. S-It is reported aere today that General CarranEa' the constitutionalist leader, has been arrested charged with footing the Mexican national treasury of 6.ooO,0Oo pesos, when he evacuat- ni Mexico City a short time ago.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
ALLIES ON OFFENSIVE IN
 FRANCE AND BELGIUA

Paris. Dec. S-The allied HIEtes' il k understood from official s"uSc- r>, have commented offensive opsT- atiunS in Northern France and Bsi' .ium.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
Is GOING TO FIGHT THE
 ALASKA APPROPRIATION

' Washington, D. C., Dec. S-hsp- resentatiVe John Wesley Langley, republican, of Kentucky anRouneeq the presentation or a proposed biR. in the house repeating the lesisla- tion already passed by congress for the construction of a soVeru- ment owned railroad in Alaska ..
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
RING PETER IN COMMAND
OF THE SERvIAN TROOPS

Ni>h, Dec. S-KinS Peter has Ss- -umed personal command Of the Seryian army. and is already iDrlicI iug heavy losses on his AuStrlSn enemy. according to late SdTicss received here.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
NLANDOT AND KILBANE IN
 \ TWELVE ROUND DRAW

Akron, Dec. S-Joe MaRdas, French-American lightweight, and Johnny Kilbane, Irish-AmericaR featherweight, fought here last night in a twelve round draw.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
POPE ASKS DECLARATION
OF TRUCE FOR CHRISTMAS

Rome, Dec. S-The Pope today issued an encyCHcal asking the E"- rupean and Far Eastern beillSer- rnts tu declare truce during tue Christmas time.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08

1901, 1908, and 1911. The re cord for fourteen years stands:
 1901, '; 1902, 15i 1908. A 1904, 14; 1905. 24; lses. 1E 1907, IS; 1908, H. 1909. Ss; 1910 22; 1911, Il: 1912, l; 1913, IA; 1914, 13..E |.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
 RUSSIANS ARE CAPTURED

London, Dec. S-AdVices received here today claim that uyer ioO'oeO Russians were captured by the Ger mans sunday when they took LsaiE'
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08
DELEGATE WICKERSHAM
 IS NOW IN SEATTLE

Seattle, Dec. s-Delegate James Wickersham arrived iR this city this morning on the Mariposa en- routa from Alaska to Washington, D. c.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-08

A Dawson man, name unsknoTn' who reached whftehorse on the last southbound stage, Is on today's train bound for the outside. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09
NO ANSWER TO CHARGE
WHEN CASE IS CALLED
John H. Peters and Ike Swidler For
felt Collateral in Assault
Case.

John II. Peters and Ike Swidler, charged
with assaulting Philip Milstone. a news
vender, last December. failed to appear
in the United States branch of the Police
Court for trial before a jury today and
their collateral of $40 each was declared
forfeited
The alleged assault grew out of the
sale by the news vender OF copies of the
New York Tribune on 18th street north
west and of his calling out loudly a SEN
sational statement in the paper with re-
srect to a local financial institution 1t
was stated Swidler and Peters ordered
the boy ~ lease crying his papers in that
manner. and according TO his statement,
ordered him to desist from selling the pa :
pers The boy declined to comply with
the demands. whereupon. it is alleged.
Swidler and Peters assaulted him. injur-
ing him and forcibly taking possession of
Young Mlstone called for help. Police
man Mertz appeared and at the demand
of the two men arrested Milstone and
took him to the first precinct station
house, where he was accused of disor-
derby conduct the charge being preferred
by Peters. He was released and the
charge next day was dismissed in the
Police Court.
Warrants charging Swidler and Peters
with assault were later sworn out by
Milstone. The warrants were served
and jury trial was demanded for the
defendants The trial was set for to-
day. according to a statement of Assist
ant United States Attorney Ralph Given
TO Judge Aukam- When Clerk Sebring
called their names neither Swidler nor
Peters responded. and the court ordered
their collateral forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09
IS LIKELY TO CR|T|C|SE
NAVY PLUCK1NG BOARD
House Committee to Report Bill Re.
storing Commodore Veeder to
Active List.

In a report which Representative
Witherspoon of Mississippi is writing on
the bill to reinstate Commodore veeder.
L. S. N, to the active list, and to give
him rank as rear admiral, the opera
tons of the ''plucking board of the
navy probably will be severely scored.
If the present sentiment of the House
stays fixed the measure to reinstate
Commodore Veeder, who was plucked in
1910. will be passed. as 1t was passed
by House and Senate four years ago,
only to be vetoed by President Taft.
Naval officers have told the House
naval affairs committee that Admiral
Dewey pleaded with President Taft to
veto the bill so as to preserve the stand
ing of the plucking board. 1t was the
first bill to pass Congress reinstating an
officer who had been selected out.
View of the Committee.
The House naval affairs committee has
come to the conclusion that Commodore
Veeder was plucked because some one
did not like him" 1t was conclusively
shown to the committee that the COM
nddore's record as an officer was not
placed completely before the plucking
board when 1t determined to retire him.
He had taken the L. S. S. Alabama
around the world in 1908. and his record
in that achievement. it is claimed by him
and his friends prove him to be thor
oughly efficient officer.
The report on his case will state that
Admiral Sperry's report on the commo-
dore was of excellent character, and that
there is no adverse report on him. The
peculiar part about his retirement is, the
committee finds. that some of the SUI
periors who made so many fine official
reports are said to have secretly urged
Commodore Veeders pluck1ng.
Abolition of Board Possible.
Along with this case the naval affairs
committee is about ready to concen-
trate on a bill to abolish the plucking
board and may select the Britten bill,
which provides for a series of efficiency
markings to keep track of officers from
the time they leave The academy. The
House committee has been told that Sec
rotary Daniels of the Navy Department
is thoroughly in favor of abolishng the
plucking board. 1t is alleged the board
has hit one or two of his friends in
whom he had great confidence.
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er campaign contribution publicity bill.
Representative Murray's amendment
would compel candidates to make a list
Of all the prevarications they utter on
the stump or cause to be printed con-
corning their opponents, and to forward
this list for publication to the clerk OF
the House. Representative Rucker made
a point Of order against the amendment
on the ground that it would entail too
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09

1.-The bird from the gallery. ''That'u do.
boys" said the proprietor. Order.
please, Give the artistic chance. But
when the performance was hnished ne
took off his hat bowed to the gallery
and remarked II beg pardon, you were
quite right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09
The Gallery's Verdict.

From the London Express
In the old days the proprietor of a mu-
sic hall always used to walk up and
down the center gangway during the
performances and restrain the exuber-
ance of his patrons. Ore night lady
singer began doleful ballad in still
more doleful voice. and at once received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09

much labor, and this was sustained. The
Britten amendment, to prohibit cabinet
officers and congressman from perform
ing on the vaudeville or chautauqua cir
cults, was also ruled out of order.
The bill was virtually passed. but, ow-
ing to the lack Of a quorum, a formal
vote could not be taken upon it.
The House amended the measure by
striking out a provision that would have
required candidates for the House to fur
nish to their opponents duplicates of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09
The NATIONS RIFLE
DEFENSE.
By Frederic ]. Haskin,

Every man who knows how to handle a
rifle is a potential agent for the defense
of his country. y citizen so versed is
prepared on instant call to go forth to
war. equipped beforehand with the prin
cipal need of the soldiers art. If he can
shoot straight he knows his main duty.
and the necessary drilling and knowledge
of field sanitation and camp hygiene will
come with comparative ease.
This is the creed of the National Rifle
Association, which is in cooperation with
the national board for the promotion of
rife practice in the United States. The
first has headquarters in Washington
and thus is in constant touch with the
board. which is connected with the War
Department and under the personal di-
rection of the assistant secretary of war
The prospect of war with Mexico has
turned the attention of usually carefree
citizens to every possible means Of Of
Tense and defense This Guickened in
terest has brought to the forefront the
National Rifle Association and the Off
cial board with which it co-operates. The
lowering war clouds also served TO bestir
Congress to the passage of long-demand
ed defenSeS and resulted in the very re-
cent enactment not only of the volunteer
army bill, but the association s ten-year-
old proposal of a way to stimulate rifle
practice in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09
WANTS COMPLETE EXHIBIT.
Representative Murray Amends the
Rucker Campaign Publicity Bill.

Politicians would have to be too truth
full to be interesting under the idea pro-
mulgated in the House by Representative
alfalfa Bill Murray of Oklahoma, who
endeavored yesterday to amend the Ruck-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09
Bill Will Put to Use
Rifles Now in Stock.

pected daily, provides easy way for
the men of the land to learn how to
use and care for rifle. Our govern
ment has in stock about 100000 Krag
rifles, which have been superseded as an
army piece by the modern Springfield.
and there is no reason why these krags
should not be put to practical use. This
has been the contention of the National
Rife Association for over ten years. and
the new bill aims to bring It about.
1t is provided that the Secretary of
War may. without expense to the gov
eminent. issue magazine rifles and neces-
sories. not OF the present service model.
to rifle clubs organized under the aus
pices of the national board for the pro-
motion of rifle practice. and to nll schools
throughout the country which have uni
form corps of cadets and give military
training. Forty rounds of ball cartridges
go with each rifle. and 10 rounds VIII
be given to every man each year, The
government has reserve of about To-
UO0ooO rounds of such ammunition. Every
care will be taken TO preserve the guns
and they must be turned back to the
War Department. wholly or in part.
whenever n serious condition OF foreign
or domestic affairs tnnkes such action
necessary.
Congress struck out the appropriation
which was 10 facilitate the distribution
Of the arms and ammunition. put the
work already done by the association has
laid a foundation upon which the steady.
though slow. extension OF rifle technique
will proceed, and It IL only question
of time until Congress does advance the
money necessary to put the movement on
a broad and national basis whereby the
government will get adequate returns
through the increased military efficiency
OF its available volunteers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09

statements of contributions. Another
amendment eliminated the qualifying
clause ''in two or more states from the
provision requiring statements from every
person, firm or committee. except the ma
tional political organization. expending
$50 or more for influencing the result of
an election for senator and representa-
tive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09
Great Rifle Matches
Under the Association.


are under the direction of the association
and have been since 1906. This fall the
matches will be divisional. SO as to reach
all aspiring shots. The locations will be
Eeagirt, Jacksonville, Portland, Ore;
Fort Riley. Kan. and Sparta. Wis
California leads the Union in the en-
couragement of rifle practice in schools
The association gives trophies and medals
for annual shooting contests. They are
winter indoor meets for the champion
ship of the United States and are for: a.
Military schools: (2l all public high
schools; go all colleges and universities.
An outdoor match for the last group is
of longer standing.
The association expects to induce the
fargo fraternal orders to organize clubs.
Correspondence is now going on with the
Red Men. the Knights of Pythias Wood
men of the World, Travelling Men of
America and others.
The greatest need of all is plan of
progressive range ownership. Only a very
small percentage of the clubs have their
own ranges. The others meet on suffer
ance on the state militia ranges. when
ever the militiamen are not using them.
This is so seldom that three or four days
a year is all that the rifle clubs can get.
The 100000 a year asked of Congress
would be used almost wholly for the pur-
chase and maintenance of ranges.
France has 100000 volunteer rifiemen,
and all other great nations lead us in
this regard. Why should we lag?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09

Revolution damage claims presente" 20
the Chinese republics government now
call for more than s2s. aooo1.
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stoned officers in the regular army.
Whenever possible army ranges will be
made available to the civilian and school
rifle clubs, and it is planned to have them
inspected annually by army officers. In
addition. the War Department will give
decorations to men who qualify as ex-
perts. sharpshooters or marksmen, in ac-
cordance with regulations governing rifle
clubs. and to schoolboys who qualify as
junior marksmen.
An angle that has caused some trouble
in the past has been the groundless fear
by many citizens that utilization with
these rifle clubs would bind them to COM
pusory military duty in times of stress
The War Department. or the whole
United States government, has no strings
whatever on the members. They may
Join the clubs and resign from them at
their own sweet will and absolutely no
promise to serve the country In war is
required. On the other hand, however,
when war does come. preference will be
given to the men who trained themselves
IN the dull DAYS Of peace. Canada has
rifle clubs and will take them into the
service just as they stand in case of trou-
BILE. 1t is only a question of time until
our government has a similar arrange
ment. The forming of clubs is very easy.
a membership of ten being sufficient to
organize subject to few simple rules
required by the War Department.
The great Camp Perry national and In
ternational rife matches that the coun-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09

The liquor business employees $4,000
persons in New York state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09

This bill which only requires the rou-
tine Endorsement OF the Secretary of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-09
Rife Clubs Formed
Among Civilians.


are 700 civilian clubs With a membership
Of over 9W@. There are fortv-five col
lege and university clubs with over 300
members ami an enrolment of about 4,0A0
boys IN ninety school clubs. The new
law viii give impetus to the movement.
\ large increase in the schools is looked
for. in view of the fact that the schools
row have an opportunity to replace their
ancient .45-caliber Springfield cadet rifles
with good Kraes. These cadet rifles. for
some reason or other. accumulated in the
War Department storehouses and were
sod a Johlot prices to al preparatory
and high schools that would accept them.
They have served their day and genera
ton, but they are now regarded as of
little worth in training Young men and
boys for craftsmanship III modern war
fare.
A very interesting feature OF the move
fnent is the fact that d large proportion
Of the men who fon these rifle clubs
are former members OF National Guards
or once We're pr.vates and non-commis-