The Chitina leader., 1914-07-07

| ished session adopted plank in
 their platform favoring the submis- sion of a constitutional amendment
 on the question of prohibition.
 PENDLETON, July 2.-An excit- ing hold-up occurred near here on a passenger train of the Oregon | Washington Navigation & Railway Company, Four masked men entered the chair car and demanded of pas sengers that they '''hold-up' and de- liver over their valuables. Deputy Sheriff Duffy was aboard and at once pulled his gun. A shot took effect and one of the desperadoes fell to the floor dead. A general battle then resulted before the masked men could make their escape, but little injury being done other than the wounding of Duffy.
 WASHINGTON, July 2.-It now looks as though the session of Con- gress would be prolonged indefi- nitely, although it was hoped that an adjournment could be taken by the latter part of this month. This, however, may still be brought about by reason of action that was taken this afternoon at caucus of Senate Democrats. It was voted to stay in session until the antitrust bills of the administration were disposed of. This conclusion may result in more prompt action, as many of the mem bers thought that the administration would get tired of insisting and agree to adjournment. Now the members may get down to business.
 POTSDAM, July g. Emperor Francis Joseph I, who is S4 years of age, has abandoned his intention of attending the funeral of Arch duke Francis Ferdinand, who was assassinated the other day.
 FREEPORT, N. Y., July 2.-The police are greatly puzzled over a murder that occurred yesterday af- ternoon. While seated in chair in the office of Dr. Edward Carmen a shot was fired from the outside that took effect and instantly killed Mrs. Louise Bailey, wife of William D. Bailey, hat manufacturer of Brooklyn. No trace of the assassin has been discovered and considerable mystery surrounds the affair.
 PHILADELPHIA, July 6.--Presi- dent Wilson delivered an address Oil Saturday afternoon that was lis tened to with great interest. He spoke from old Independence Hall. In the main it was of patriotic nature but he also took up the busi- ness conditions. He declared that it was high time for the adoption of moderniZing principles, which he would have apply to business, poli- tics and the foreign policies of America.
 HENLEY -ON-THA AYES, Eng, July 2---Henley Regatta, England's great est water carnival, opened yesterday in a blaze of glory, in the presence of King George, Queen Mary and the elite of British and European aris- tocracy and sporting society. Thou sands of craft, ranging from magnifl- cent houseboats to punts and outrig- gers, lined up by the banks, as King George and Queen Mary and the leading members of the court were rowed over the course in the famous state barge, propelled by twelve of the royal watermen, gorgeous in scarlet and gold. In view of recent suffragette activities extraordinary precautions were taken by the land and river police, to prevent 1nterfer- ence with the program, and the boats of the various competitors will be under strong guard during the four days racing.
 SEATTLE, July 1.-The steamer Mariposa sailed north last night, having as passengers for Cordova: E. F. Gray, F. M. Andreane, F. Daneo, H. w. Kirby, Mrs. A. 5. Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sewell, Robert Sewell, Jr., William Sewell, Miss Violette Bourgette, Fred Glass brenner and one second class. For Valdez there were 4 cabin and 7 second class passengers; for seward cabin and one second class; for Knik, 2; for Fort Liscum, Messrs. Greeley and Munday of the Signal Corps.
 VIENNA, July l.-The Emperor of Germany will be the only foreign monarch attending the funeral of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir presumptive to the throne of Austria
 who was assassinated couple of days ago. The reason for the absence of other monarchs is be- cause Emperor Francis Joseph l, IS
 physically unequal to the task of