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The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Rome, Feb. 24-Reports receive by the Secretary of State for [ Vatican show that Germany, althoue maintaining excellent military posi tions, feels seriously the consequence If the war and has materially moi fled her views on peace This is talk en here to mean that she might con sider the good offices of some neutra power or party to arrange the pre- Iiminaries for a peace conference and that the conditions she would he willing to accept are much different shan she would have listened to thre months ago. Seeing this and considel lng that conditions were favorable fo diplomatic steps the Pope is reportef 70 have sent personal representative 70 confer with the Kaiser at Berlin
 [ was the knowledge that the Vati gan was contemplating such ste, that has caused the delay on Italy E 1art in entering into Albania, in the nope that peace might be secured ane
 he anarchy there thus eliminated No official notice of the action of the Pope has been received as yet, but t is known for a surety that such s the case. Several conferences have fpen held within tho Iact ,1rnol le
 ween German representatives ans hose high in the Church, all O hem looking toward the securing ol 3eace.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
ENTERTAINMENT AND BANQUET

The entertainment committee of the Methodist Church have prepared an excellent program to be given at the Church this evening February 24th. The program will he followed by banquet in the Church basement. Following is the program: Remarks "The Social Side of the
 Church, Dr. B. L. Myers. Mandolin Quartet and Organ: Dor
 thy Kitchener Helen Paup. Everett
 Paup w. E. Paup and II. R. Thom-
 pson.
 Reading: "rhe Return of rnocn
 Arden" W. \. Myers. Illustrated Sketch: s'The Darkey and
 The Mule," r. E. Ryus. Illustrated Song: cold Black Joe"
 Miss Elaine Hunt Reading: Spring Fever" Malloch,
 Ella Lacy Gardner. Illustrated Song: cold Oaken
 Bucket, " Miss Ruth Hall. Reading: Selected Rev. Kitchener. Good Eats in the basement, prepared by the Ladies Aid.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Washington, Feb. 24-The report of the Alaska Engineering Commission has been completed and same handed to the President It is understood however that the latter will not make it public nor designate the route m til just before the adjournment O. Congress, and possibly not until after its adjournment. Impartial observ- CTS here are of the opinion that the President has already decided that the route will be from Seward to the mouth of the Matanuska, thence to the Susitina valley. which will be fol lowed to Broad Pass, from there the road will run down the Nenana river to it's confluence with the Panama at Nenana City, and thence up the Tan ana to Fairbanks. This route will reacl two coal regions and the finest agri- eultral country in the north and while it is probably somewhat longer than the one from Cordova, still il will develope a better country and do more to open up Alaska than any other road.
 It is consistently rumored alo this city that talk of the Admisis tration buying the Guggenheim roe from Cordova inland is very dis tasteful to the President Anothe indicator that Seward the probable railroad terminal, is t1 resignation of Stenographer William who Ind heen confidential secretar te the controller of currency to be come assistant cashier of the new national bank at Seward.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Los Angeles, Feb. 22-Harry Chand- Ter, assistant manager of the Los Angeles Times and son-in-law of General Otis owner of that papee, has been indicted by a Federal granl jury for being impbrafed in con spiraeY having for its object the oc eupation of the Mexican province of Lower California Walter BowRer, 2 resident of Southern California. B. I yilioen formerly general in tho Boer army in South Africa, and ! Avilez, once governor of Lower Cali fornia were included in the same in dictments.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Seattle, Feb. 2e-Ricard lmento ne man who shot and ki,ea R. E. alton. timekeeper for the Northern aeifie railroad, and Charles 0. Dry len. chief clerk in the claims dep:l, aent of that road. and who was sho; Y the police in effecting his capture, jed in this city of his wounds yes .erday. Imento had been injured on he Northern Pacific and being m tle to get satisfaction took tti>
 cans of revenge.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Berlin. Feb. 22-Despatcnes iron. Sophia state that the Sertian army | preparing to invade Albania. Tnde- fhe leadership of Turkish officer she Albanians had made several rai ani insipent invasions into serlia al' If which however have been driyea back by the Serhs. The Albanians are good individual fighters, hut they lack organization.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
Job printing at the Miner.
NOTICE OF HOMESTEAD
 PROOF Application Uo. O1Z31.

United States Land Office. Juneau, Alaska, Dec. 23, 1914.
 Notice is hereby given that Erik Fofss of Ketchikan, Alas ka, has filed his homestead ap- pllcation and proof in support thereof for communication entry for the following described land under the provisions of c General Homestead Law and he Act of March 3, 1903. (30 5tats. l028), t0wit:
 U. s. Survey No, 10So in Lat. D deg, IS min., 90 sec, \. Lon. 13I deg, 35 min 20 sec w., about 3 miles south east # the town of Ketchikan oil Fongass Narrows and Revil- agigedo Island.
 Beginning at Cor, No. 1, whence U. $. L. NJ. No. 5, bears \. 55 deg, 56 min., w. }9.30 chs, hence due E. 25.- B chs, 10 Cor. No. ?, thence lue s. 1927 chs. to Cor. No. }, thence due W. 1921 chs, lo Cor. No. i, on line of or dinary high tide of Tongass Narf9Ws, thence maandering along said line, CD N. 2i deg, i5 min., w. 1.96 chs, l2) N. G2 deg, w. 3.lo chs, l3) N, 70 deg, w. 2.61 chs, (4) N l7 deg, w. 7.lS chs, f5) N B deg, 15 min., w. 2.71 chs. 10 Cor. No. M. c. containing m area Of 70. 5S acres. Mag. Var, % deg. 8 min. F.
 Any and all persons claim ing any portion lef said land or 1esiring 10 protest said entry, Ire required to file their ad- verse claims or protests, under oath within the statutory per iod, or thereafter adverse claimants will be barred by the provision of the statuts.
 c. B. WALKER, Register.
 First Pub. Dee. 3i, 1914.
 Last Pub. March 4. 1915.
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 The Weekly Miner $3 per year.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
ELECTION AT METLAKAHTLA

Word comes from Metlakahtla that an election will be held at Chat place Saturday to elect Il Mayor, q Town Treausrer and Secretary of the Council. There are four candidates for mayor, Andrew Usher, Benj. Dun das Herbert Murchison and Edmond Verney; four for secretary, Beui. IIaldane, Mathew verney, James Leask and Archie Dundas; and five for treasurer, Alexander Guthrie, Fred Verney, John Hudson, Moses Hcwson and Edward Benson.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Pekin, Feb. 2a-Friction Ietves' Japan and China is becoming nor
 aren't every day. Japan las aa 'emanded of China that the laits gree that ''No island, port or har aor along the Chinese coast shall ic .eded or leased to any third power
 nina objects largely because Janae deliberately omitted any mention 1- iueh demand when outlining her polio, or the government of the far East with the Allied countries of Europe
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

London. Feb. 23-Lloyds have post ed the British steamers Highland Brae. Polaro, Hemisphere and tie sailing vessels Sumatra and Wilfred as sunk by the German cruiser Kar. lsruhe in the past couple of weeks. The German vessel is operating in the South Atlantic and a number of Brit ish and Japanese vessels are reported to be out on the hunt for her.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

London. Feb. 22-According to tine finding of the prize court in the Wilhelmina ease, it is broadly hinted that all foodstuffs consigned to Ger many will hereafter be considered as contraband of war, and that still more drastic steps will be taken bv Great Britain even than heretofore to prevent food passing through to Germany from the outside.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
BILLY IS MOVING

"Billy" Anderson the painter k now an occupant of hist own building. having recently purchased the tw" cabins between the Pittenger rest dence and Dock Street. He Is nov ing into one of them today, the ah nouneement of the housewarming Of which will no doubt be made later.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Washington, Feb. ao--The text Of the British reply to the American pro test against the use of the Stars and Stripes by the ships of that nation has leen received. The burden Of the note states that it is optional with the captains of the steamers to use whatever means they can to protect their ships and bring them and their passengers and -eargoes safely into port Hence that country will issue no orders to stop the practice.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Rome, Feb. 22-Many people were injured in the riots which followed the attempt of the ''Peaee Party to hold a meeting in this city last night The Neutrals started to hold their meeting. but thousands of Allied sympathizers attacked them and a battle of several hours duration fol lowed. The population of this city is apparently two to one in favor of war being declared against Germany and Austria. Germany realizes that this is the ease and is using every effort to hold Italy neutral.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
ROBERTS SOUNDED WARMING
 OF GERMAN INVASION IN 1908

Speaking in the House of Lords November 23, 1908, Lord Roberts warned England against tine danger of invasion by Germany, He made plea for an army of 100000 men and declared that the lack of mili- tarv force sufficient to make hope less the attempt of an invasion would in all probability be the cause of the loss of Great -BritaiR,s supremacy it sea.
 In view of the situation that con fronts England today, this warning sounded six years ago, takes on the aspect of inspired prophecy.
 In studied speech, he pointed out the comparative ease with which Ger many could land an army on the shores of England. Under the pres ent conditions, England would be forced, he said, to submit to most humiliating demands.
 He disclaimed all hostility to or fear of Germany; but he declared the defense of the islands required i'm mediate attention. There should be m army so strong in numbers and efficient in quality that the most for midable of foreign nations would hes itate to make landing in England
 He had ascertained, the speaker continued that vessels capable of at comodating 20o.000 men always were available in the northern ports of Germany. and that as a result of the new German military service law 100000 men could be collected in the districts of the nearest port without any trouble. The great German steamship lines were in constant practice in embarking and disembark- ing. and as the railroads were owned ny the state, all preliminaries up tc the actual dispatch of troops could he carried out with the utmost SC crecy.
 Germany was perfectly aware, the field marshal went on, that it would be essential for her transports to evade the British fleet, and it could easily distract attention by small raids, while the main Standardization was proceeding undisturbed.
 cit would be folly" declared Lord Roberts, "to shut our eyes to these possibilities, however much peace is desired. The startling events in the Near East have brought home to the most careless observer that nothing could save that country which is not prepared to protect itself If Great Britain continues to neglect the most ordinary precautions, she may some day find herself in the hands of the invader and forced to submit to the most hnmiliating conditions..'
 Lord Roberts contended that it was aot absolutely essential for nation 70 command the sea in order to carry out invasion A temporary local com
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

-~Copenhagen, Feb. aa-A statement of Vice Admiral Kerehoff telegraphel to this point from Hamburg yester- day, practically admits that the sea blockade of the Germans is to all in tents and purposes their last stand Food of all kinds is terribly scarce ir Germany, more scarce than even the most pessimistic have claimed up to this time. and unless some way of getting in food for both non-combat- "nts and the army. starvation will prevail in Germany before the next harvcs; is ready to gather.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
JACK HAS A BROAD GRIN

Jack Cordill is going around today with smile on his face as broad as from here to wonder. The cause of the grin is "Macn McBain who is driving wagon for him, and of course everybody is handing it to Mack.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

washington. Feb. e2-The Senate saturday unanimously passed |
 aes resolution thanking Capt. Moore ad the crew of the cordova for their eseue of the sixty survivors of tAe 'ahoma wreck.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

London. Feb. 22-.rhe British Al miralty announced today that tb' Norwegian steamer Belridge had no; struck a floating mine IS at firsr supposed, but had been torpedoed - German submarine. Tie head os the torpedo with the German govern ment's markings and numbers thereon was found on board the Belri'iee after she had been put in the dry doel This is proof positive that the Ger mans will torpedo every vessel thev locate in their ware zone irrespectiv" of nationality.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
INJURED MAN IMPROVING

Word comes from Vancouver that Elmer Lewis. who was shot about a mouth ago, while on hoard the Pes eawba is improving. He was taken south by his brother and reports that he is gradually recovering from the paralysis of his lower limbs resulting from the wound.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
HUMBOLDT DUE NEXT WEEK

Word was received in town on lasS night $ mail that the steamer Hum boldt would sail from Seattle for Uni, port next Saturday evening, Feb. ? This will bring her to Ketehikan. March ?. one week from today.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Berlin, Feb. 2s-The General staf. nnounees that over one hundred housand Russians were captured l. he German army in the fighting is .ast Prussia during the past ti.re seeks. This includes the different attles of the Mazurian Lake dis rict and the route which followed
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
THE GUN WENT OFF
ROY BARTO I5 IN
 THE PHILIPPINES

George L. Drake is in receipt of q letter from Roy Barto who after sev. eral years in the Alaska Forest serv- ice force, was recently transferred t. the Philippines. Roy is evidently having a good time and is not pass ing up anything in the way of sights
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Otto Holms;rom is in the Hosni1a as the result of a peculiar aecileni He was going out after deer. and f make sure of knocking down his game quick. notched or "dum-duni med the bullets in his cartridges While his hand was over the muzzl of his rifle. in some way the gun was discharged. the bullet passing through his hand, where II uroae ur into several pieces, part of 1t ranging up his arm. the balance narrowly missing his head.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
IN WITH HERRING

The Margaret arrived in from tn. north with big load of herring O, board Capt. Thomas states that ther is now plenty of bait for III tle ha!i but trade in and around ketehikg anl there is 10 need of any ot them going elsewhere for herring.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

London. Feb. 2S-Tvo German aero planes raided Essex last night am dropped number of bombs For tunately little damage was done owins to the poor aim of the airmen.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
ARE IN WITH FISH

The Constitution came in from tho banks this morning. She disposed Of 5000 pounds of halibut to the New Eneland Fish company and toxed r. boxes for shipment south on the first boat. The Success. Eureka anl, Aurora are also in with sayalL> catches.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
SON AND HEIR ARRIVES

Dr. Brown announces the arriva Sunday afternoon of a, baby boy a. the Soriano residenee.@ This is tn fourth child. the other three bein firls. All concerned are doing well
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

quantity of sitka spruce seed was recently secured from the Prince Wil- ian Sound district to fill an order from the government of Denmark for experimental purposes. As the ciini- .te and soil of Denmark are similar . that part of Alaska there is reason fo suppose that the sitka spruce vii he found adaptable. Should the e pertinent prove a success ii will re salt in large areas in Denmark heing aforested to replace the logged-ofs Lack spruce as well as raise t ..aadard of sawtimber.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

The European war has resulted | .reating a big demand in England fe- ish from the Pacific coast. IL iranl Trunk recently sent si'i= nent of halibut direct from Prin Rupert across Canada to England an .he dealers found the venture ver
 rofitable. The fish are reported ta ave been pronounced by British deai ITS to surpass anything ever hefor5 .eceived, and believe that it will re suit in an increased demand for Alias a halibut and salmon-Ex.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25
BRINGS IN SALMON

The launch Effort came in frsm iring Salmon grounds th.s morning ;he had ten boxes If salldau or oard for H. R Thomrsna
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25


 Morristown N. J. Feb. 2f-Former President Taft, who has always been looked upon as one of the most opti- nistic of the public men of tine coun-
 ny, dropped bombshell during the ,ourse of an address in this city lasi night when he said that the United States was threatened with serious invasion of her rights as neutral by he warning nations of Europe. He aid that the trouble would probably rise in the attempt preserve the tights of the United States in it's commerce with the nations now at war. The crisis lie said is imminent
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

The Vancouver halibut schooner eseawha was in port this mornia ith load of fish on board.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

There will be no deficiency appr 1riation necessary this year wi' shieh to pay the members of t Alaska legislature their full miieara 3ov. Strong recommended an mere n the milage item for the Alas' egislature and the item has heen .luded by the appropriation commit ee at Washington The mileage foa his year will be s917s.20 For th 1913 session the mileage paid the nea' 5ers was $6,590. The legislative e~ aense this year will be nearly $i5.- 100, as follows: Salaries Of memrer= -21600; mileage Of members, g 17s.9a .alaries of employees, s5.l60; printin f law ss500; rent of legislative halls md committee rooms. s2.Oog; station sry. supplies. printing of bills, repor 2 .tc.. $500.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Bremen, Feb. 2s-The American steamship Evelyn. cotton laden. on her way from New York to Bremen Germany, struck q mine in the Nortl Sea off Porkum and sank. Her erev was saved.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Eee York Feb. e2-The Evelyn was aa.ned lv the firm Of Harfaiss Trlv nd yo~e. Tfe shin and ear were 10th goverument insured, [ ca~eo heinz consigned to tic owner agents at Bremen.
 Washington, Feb. 8 The Unite States government Was formally notf- fled this mornina of the sinking 7f tl.a Evelyn. word of the incident he- in- sent bv Consul Fee the Unite States rerresentative at Bremen. who's first cable simply stated that II" Evelyn had been blown up. This of conrse caused great excitement in of- fieial circles as it was taken fo granted that the toat hsd been attaei ed 4 long wire was thercupon senf to Ambassador Page Gerard askino for complete particulars. Ills repl- stated that the vessel lad feo' ''hlown up" all right, lut iy mine instead of torpedo. Ii is conceded that if the sinking was the result of striking mine there is no ground for diplomatic action as the layin of mines has not been prohii tied T. the International Convention now session in France
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Miners who discovered the vein of pal at the bottom of thelr shaft or 'oorman creek. Ruby district, hay .nnk about ten feet into tine veia nd report that 1t Is about thirt eet wide Tie coal when tested n suby was found to be of high qual Y. burning freely and leaving ls' title ash. The find of coal in that --------- ~- = =
 istriet k God-send to the min $ t will enable them to secure fee t reasonable rates when the nine as been developed
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

John P. Keldav. a former |. leputy marshal in the Fourth divis nn, at Georgetown. in the Kuskokwi district has been arrested in San Francisco and will be brought back 10 Alaska for trial on tine charge # larceny by bailee." Kelday is accused of having received $500 iron 1oke Hill to deliver to tine Kusha zwim Commercial company. but faile give the money to the compan
 nd has refused to make restitution The indictment upon which Kelda. vas arrested was returned bv the ditarol grand jury.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Natives from all parts Of the inter for Alaska recently gathered at Cross jacket, where big potlateh was hell One native who had the good fortune to secure silver foxes during fle sun mer valued at between s3.o90 and si o00 gave away everything he pos sessed. It is reported that seo h dians attended the festivities. Gov ernment officials on the ground re ported that there was no whiskey sold to the natives.
 Great activity is reported on the creeks in the Fairbanks district no single plant remaining idle. As r suit Of the winters activities f : believed the optrut of the camp wi'' be considerably increased next seas on unless operations are restricted through shortage Of water.
 Since sitka went dry last summer t is reported tlat a number of per f2ns have turned their attention f tae manufacture and importation of near heera which is being supple ta the natiYea The attention of thc authorities were called to tfe cas- and resulted in 3 former saloonman  being bound over by the commissioner to appear before the grand iury f thresh the accusation our ani learn what truth there is to the charge The saloonman has sold his interest in sitka and is or his way to sar FraneiseO-Ex.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Word eonls from outside that the Spring Salmon are beginning te run more freely. The Dix came in last night with five hoxes of salmon. esich will be shlppcd down on the Spokane.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

Job printing at the Miner.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-02-25

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-04-22
REST THEATRE.


 Today-Henry Walthall, and Elean- or Woodruff is featured in the splen- did three-part Pathe drama of the sea, "The Rods of Wrath" This picture will make you happy. The story is fascinating one and ship- wreck is depicted which is one of the best ever shown on the screen.
 Tomorrow-Elsie Janis, Broad ways most precious diamond sparkles all the way through five most amusing and interesting reels of "The Caprices of Kitty" the splendid Bosworth- Paramount fea- tures
 In several disguises Miss Janis, at Kit. gives a delightful sample of her art of impersonation. It is the story of young boarding school girl in search of romance, and who meets 'him'' face to face-when a tire blows out and he comes to her as sistance. miles from school : He proves to be successful as well as handsome young artist and an ard. ent wooer in face of impending shad- ows that darken their first promise of happiness. A series of adventures and misadventures in this romanti, comedy begins and ends amid laugh ter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-04-22
EVERMAN HOPES THE
 SHOPS HERE OPEN SOON
Cotton Belt General Manager Says Resumption Depends Upon
 Financial Situation,

John w. Everman, vice president and general manager of the Cotton Belt, spent several hours in Pine Bluff yesterday, en route from St. Louis to Texas points.
 MT. Everman called on department heads at the shops during his stay, and also visited Secretary E. B. Bloom at the chamber of copmerce. He stated to Mir. Bloom that the reopen ing of the shops depended entirely upon financial conditions, and that he personally hoped the shops will be reopened shortly. MT. Everman in- formed Mir. Bloom that President Britton of the, road is still in New York, and would write MT. Bloom upon his return to his St. Louis headquar- ters.