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The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Iones Recommends
 Changes For Us

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Sept 26.- In his final report, rendered to the secretary of the interior, made pub lie today, E. Lester Jones, formerly deputy commissioner of fur and fish cries for Alaska, but who recently was promoted to the position of commissioner of the coast and geo. detic surveys, recommends that the control of the fur and fisheries bureau be placed under the depart ment of commerce. The report is very lengthy one, dealing eXten- sively with methods and means which, in the opinion of MT. Jones, would tend greatly toward the pro lection of the game fish and fur bearing animals of Alaska.
 Among other changes recommend ed by MT Jones is that Alaska should be divided into five districts. He contends that the districts are now too large to be looked after properly by the fur and fish war dens in the employ of the govern ment. and that consequently many infractions of the laws for their protection are overlooked.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Outside Company
 Prospects Quartz

SEWARD, Sept. 26.-Among the first companies of Outside capital ists to indulge in mining in this section of the country since work on the Alaska railroad started, is the Miami Mining company of Colo rado. They are now doing large amount of prospecting work on Kenai peninsula the greater part of it being done on Quartz creek
 It is understood that the company plans to start quartz mining on a large scale within the near future should the prospecting now going on merit such action. A number of mining experts employed by the company are now on the ground watching the progress of the pros pecting work
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Government To
 Deal In arms

SEWARD, Sept. 26.-According to announcement recently made from the local headquarters of the Alas kan Engineering commission, the government is planning to deal in farms at Anchorage as we'll as town lots. The entire arrangement of the commission in regard to the farms has not yet been announced. but it is known that five and ten acre tracts of land are now being sur veyed.
 It is understood that the plan of the commission is to sell the small tracts of land at public auction It is hoped that in this manner agri- culture in this vicinity will be en- couraged. The tracts of land are all located near Anchorage, some of them just outside of what will be the corporate limits of the town itself
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Will Manufacture
 Munitions of War

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-The plant of the Midvale Steel company was purchased here yesterday by Charles F. Corey. former president of the United States Steel corporation, and Percy Rockefeller, of the Standard Oil company, the price paid being $19000,O00. It is understood that the new owners of the plant plan to use it in the manufacture of mu- nitions of war and have already set about securing contracts from the warning nations of Europe.
 IS CONFIRMED.
 KEE, Sept. 26.-In an iu- terview published here today, Percy Rockefeller confirmed the report of the purchase of the plant of the Midvale Steel company, made by himself and William E. Corey yes terday He further states that Corey will be at the head of the new bust ness.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Many Millions
 Attending the Fair

statement was issued by the fair management in this mornings pa pers as to the number of people who have so far attended the Panama Pacific International exposition. The management estimates nat f'.lly 13,5o0,o00 people have attend d the fair to date, the fiSures being se- cured from the gate receipts re- ports.
 This number is exclusive of those who have been given free admission to the fair It is expected that next month will see the largest attndance of any one month at teh fair, for the reason that the weather will be more conducive to the comfort of visitors.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Gales Sweeping
 Jamaica Shores

KINGSTON. Jamaica. Sept. 26.- As the result of gales which have been sweeping the shores of this and other islands for the past few days, much damage Is reported It is believed, however that the danger of great damage, particularly to this city, is over as the gale has subsided to some extent.
 Suffering, particularly among the inhabitants on the shores the island, has been very acute. In some places many hundreds of people are home less, their houses having been swept away by the force of the gale to- gether with the waves caused by the wind.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Prominent Men
 Killed In Duel

LEXINGTON, Ky, Sept. 26.-Jo- seph Palham and James Gibson, two prominent young business men of this city. fought a duel to the death here at sunrise this morning, the weapons used being knives. It is understood that the reason of the disagreement which resulted in the duel is we'll known society girl of this city, who had been making the endeavor to bestow her favors on both.
 The duel was fought much in the same way as were those of ancient times. There were no witnesses. One of the men, however, lived long enough to state that they took grips with their left hands and piled their knives with their right hands, until both fell exhausted.
 One of the men was dead when the fact that a duel had taken place was discovered and the other was so weak from loss of blood that he died soon afterward. The young woman in the case is completely DroStrated.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
l erms Submitted
 To Allied Nations

NEW YORK, Sept 26.-The terms by which the bankers of this city will make a large loan to the gov ernments of England and France were submitted today to the finau ciers of those nations through their commissioners, who are now in this city. Replies from both nations are expected in the near future.
 It is understood that because of the defection from the original agreement of three Manhattan and three Hoboken banks, the loan will be reduced to $300,000,000 These banks, it is understood, withdrew from the loan for the reason that they claim the sureties offered by the allied governments are not safe enough
 CHICAGO REFUSES.
 CHICAGO, Sept. 26.-The big Hi bernian bank, of this city, has re- fused to participate in the loan which a number of banks of eastorn cities are making to England and France. A representative of the allies commissioners was here last week and made his proposition. which seemed favorable at first to the officials of the big banking in stitution, which, however. decided that the risk is too great.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
M0RETR00PS NEEDED
 NOW
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REC OMMENDS THE INCREASE OF THE NUMBER OF TROOPS NOW GUARDING THE BORDER ALONG THE RIO GRANDE RIVER.
THE INVESTIGATION ENDED
UNITED STATES TROOPS ARE NOW AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE MEXICAN BANDITS INTO MEXI- co IF THEY PERSIST IN TEXAS RAIDS.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept 25 The representatives of the depart ment of justice, acting as a court of inquiry, who have been here for the past ten days Investigating the re cent troubles between United States soldiers and Mexican bandits, fin ished their labors today. The find ings of the representatives, were not made public, but it is understood that they will recommend that larger body of United States sol. diers be kept along the Rio Grande for the purpose of checking any untoward move on the part of the MeNicans. In fact, the commander at Fort Brown was given the liberty to order his troops to pursue the bandits across the line into Mexico if they persist in their attempts to harass the ranchers of this vicinity
 The court also resolved to re, quest General Carranza to remove General Navarette, the commander of his troops on the Rio Grande, for the reason that Navarette is bit terly anti-AmeriCan and may cause trouble at any time by his hot headedness.
 BOTH OISCLAIM BLAME
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 26.- General Frederick Funston, in com mand of the United States forces on the Mexican border, and General Navarette, who commands the forces of General Carranza on the Mexi- can side of the line, both disclaim the blame for the recent battle at Donna between American soldiers and Mayjnop horIitc tD advices received here today from Brownsville, where the department of justice is conducting an investi- gation of the affair General Fun ston reports that his troops only acted in self defense, repelling the MeXicans. who retreated across the that they were being fired upon by men in the uniform of soldiers of the United States army.
 MADERO RELEASED.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 26.- General Madero, who was arrested recently when he came across the Rio Grande into American territory. has been released under orders from the war department The reason for his release is that he is to act do q pttCt tOlulliSSlOIcI at lllt ldI- American peace conference, repre- 5enting General Villa.
 MEXICAN ARRESTED.
 SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept 26 A Mexican named Parcio Garcia was placed under arrest in this city today, charged with melting an in surrection. A large part of the pop ulation here is composed of MeXi- cans, some of whom favor one side and some another, and the police are taking great care lest trouble occur between the two factions.
 CARRANzA FOR PEACE.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-An inter- view with General ;arranza by representative of the local press was published here today, the Mexi- can leader being quoted to some length. During the interview Car ranza stated that he had always worked for peace, and that he has made every attempt to induce Gen erals Villa and Zapata to forget their differences Now ne says, both are defeated. further stating that he himself has the upper hand in affairs in Mexico.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Would Postpone
 The Hanging Bee

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-Because ne refuses to divulge the name of woman over. whom he fought and killed another man, Joseph Hill strom is very liable to be the chief actor at hanging bee" It is be- lieved that if Hillstrom would give the womans name so that her evi- dence could be secured, he would be granted a new trial, and that miti- gating circumstances could be shown which would probably clear him of
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
FAMINE THREATENS PETR0GRAD

BERLIN, Sept. 26.-Reports from agents of the German government who have just returned to the cas- tern battle line from Petrograd, are to the effect that conditions at the Russian capital are becoming some thing terrible. The Russian govern ment has kept the truth secret for long time now, and it probably would not have been given to the outside world now if it were not for the visits to Petrograd of the Ger man agents who went disguised as Russians. The appeal of the czar made some months ago to the man. ufacturers Of Petrograd, in which he asked them to settle their diff ferences and help their country, is now explained.
 A large part of the peasant popu- lation of Petrograd is reported to be in a starving condition, and au
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Making Plans for
 The Days of Peace

VANCOUVER, B. C., Sept. 26.- The convention of delegates from the various labor organizations of Canada, called for the purpose of discussing ways and means by which labor could help to ameliorate the conditions in England caused by the war, came to an end here last night Representatives from most of the larger cities of the Domini- on were in attendance.
 The convention ended with the adoption of resolutions suggesting remedies for the congestion of labor which is sure to occur after the war is over.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Bryan Will Lead
 Peace Meeting
THE GREAT COMMokER WILL PRAY FOR PEAaE
 NEXT FRIDAY

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Sept. 26. Announcement has been made here that former Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan has accepted the invitation of the people of this city to lead the peace meeting which is to be held at the top of Hot Springs mountain next Friday The chief object of the service Is to pray for peace in Europe
 According to the announcement made, the meeting will start at dawn on the morning of October l. All of the congregations of the churches of this city will unite in offering prayers for peace, delegations from each of the congregations having agreed that Mir. Bryan be invited to lead the meeting.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Garment Workers
 Out On Strike

CHICAGO, Sept. 2b.-The garment workers union, of this city. which has a membership of 40,0O0 persons, will go on strike tomorrow morning unless the employers of the labor accede to the demands of the union. The demands are for an eight hour day or a AS hour week and an in crease of 25 per cent in wages.
 The police of the city are in readiness to cope with the situation which promises to become very acute, for the reason that the work CTS and the employers are very far apart in their ideas. In fact, the police are prepared for violence of the worst kind, as the garment man. ufacturers have declared their in tention to import labor, and trouble with the strikers is therefore ex- pected.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Harvard
 Is In Distress
MYSTERIOUS DISTRESS SIGNALS RECEIVED FROM UN-
 KNOWN BOAT.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 26. Mysterious distress signals caught by the wireless appara- tus in the harbor here lead to the belief that the steamship Harvard, of the Harvard and Yale line, now overdue here from San Diego, has met with disaster The signals were heard here at an early hour this morn ing, but they did not indicate what boat was in distress nor where she was located when the signals were sent.
 Since the receipt of the first few signals, nothing more has been heard. although the opera tors have been carefully watch ing and listening all day. It is therefore thought that the boat which was in distress has either secured the desired help or has foundered.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
All Save America
 Will Be Insolvent

LONDON, Sept. 26.-"If this war lasts five years, all of the great pow CTS of the world. with the excep tion of America, will be insolvent America, the United States particu' larly will reap the benefit for the reason that the manufacturing in terests of that country and the na tion itself, will be called upon tc furnish us with what we need fol many years after the war"
 Such, in effect, was the statemen. made public today by Edgar Cram mond, the great English statistician He bases his views on the rapidity with which the resources of Eng land and the other warning nations are being used up by the war.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27

son for the threatened famine is the inadequate transportation facili- ties of the Russian empire. Petro- grad is now cut off from the oil fields of Russia by the German forces, who have cut the line of railroad leading south from the capi- tai, and the Russians are also un. able to secure their usual supply ot tobacco by the same route, nor ca' they get it from the Turks.
 It is thought that the conditions regarding the bread famine will soon be ameliorated, for the reason that the line of the Trans Siberian rail road to the wheat fields of the east ern half of the Russian empire is otill open. However, it is supposed that the railroad is being kept busy transporting munitions of war to the Russian armies. and that the populace of Pctrograd and other cities will therefore have to wait.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
LULU IS BROKEN ON
 WESTERN BATTLE LINE
Contendng Armies On Western Front Come Life With Ven- geance---E1and to Hand Fighting Reported
 Germans Repuse Allies

Reports from the western war zone today indicate that the fight ing along some parts of the bat tie line has been as fierce as any of the present war. Follow ing a terrific bombardment last ing more than a week, the Brit ish and French forces were re- pulsed by the Germans, accord ing to Berlin reports. No Lon den report is received regarding the fighting, but gains on the part of the French are report ed from Paris.
 On the Eastern battlefront the Germans are reported to be advancing steadily toward the north, being now at Nova Alex androofsk, short days march from the fortified town of Duna- berg, on the main line of rail road leading to Petrograd. In the south the Russians are cred tied with making gains in the fighting with the Austrian fore es, the town of Lutsk being re- ported to have been taken by them.
 No change in the situation in the Balkans is reported Bull osria is stated to be still ne uotiating with the Teutonic forces, and at the same time mobIizing her troops.
 The chief sensation in the war news today, however, is the report received at Berlin, according to the dispatches, to the effect that famine threatens the city of Petrograd. The Rus sian capital is stated to be en- tite ely cut off from it's fuel sup ply as we'll IS from part of it's food supply. The reason for the fuel and food famine given in the dispatches is the inadequate transportation facilities on the railroads leading to the Russian capital.
 BERLIN, Sept 26.-Yesterday ant oday marked the breaking of lul n the fighting other than that o lrtilery, the forces of the Britis! having mado a fierce attack on tn ierman trenches east of Ypres, o ,n the north wing of the German .rmy. The fighting was as blood. IS any during the war while 1t last d, but it ended with the retirin ,f the British from before the Ger nan trenches. The infantry ad yance followed a terrific artiller, ire on the part of the allied force q ctipo for tho hattar mart of th past week.
 An attack of the French infantr. n the German trenches on botl sides of Neuville was repulsed witt leavy loss to the French. At Sou ;hez the victorious Germans gay pursuit to the French, and terrifi land to hand fighting ensued, witt he retreat of tho French and tn advancing of the Germans to thei trenches.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Engineer Evans Is
 Knocking Our Coal

SEATTLE, Sept. 26.-George w.. Evans, the government surveyor, who has been surveying the coal fields in the Boring river region, of Alaska, returned here today. He re- ports that he completed the survey outlined by the government for the Boring region.
 MT. Evans. in an interview with a representative of the press, took occasion to knock" Alaska coal. He did not knock the quality of the coal found in the Boring region in particular, but states that it can only be mined at an enormous cost. In fact, his statement is to the effect that California oil for fuel purposes can be shipped as far north as Cordova cheaper than it costs to mine coal.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Ransom Is Offered
 For Ranch Manager

FL PASO. Texas, Sept. c6.-That he will make an attempt to recover the person of E, Fuller, the mana ger Of the Cudahy Packing conf pany's ranch, who was kidnapped near here several weeks ago. by of fering a ranEom for his return to American soil unharmed, was the
 tatement of the ranch foreman to a representative of the press today, The rancher is now in this city mak- ing arrangements for the turning over of the ransom money to a gang of Mexican bandits, whom, he be lieves, spirited his chief away and are holding him prisoner on the Mexican side of the line.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Mine Cage Drops;
 l2 Men Killed

dozen miners were killed in one of the local mines today when the cage in which they were riding was dropped fully 1000 feet. When picked up the remains of the men were practically unrecognizable
 Just how the accident occurred is not stated However, it is un- derstood that the cage became de- tached from the hoisting apparatus thus precipitating the cage to the bottom of the shaft
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
FRENCH REPORT ALLIED GAINS.

PARIS, Sept. 26.-Reports from the battle front are to the effect that the British attack on the Ger man trenches at West Loos and Hulluch has been very successful, the Germans having to retire before the terrific onslaught of the British and Belgian forces. It is also re ported that the French lines have been advanced from Suippes to Aisne.
 Another report received here is to the effect that land batteries of the French co-operated today with a. British fleet in the bombardment of WeStende and Middlekerke
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Railroad Work
 Is Being Pushed

SEWARD, Sept. 26.-Work on the Alaska railroad is to be pushed rapidly this winter, according to announcement recently made from the local headquarters of the Alas kan Engineering commission. Al ready larger gangs of men are being employed by the contractors.
 Another extra force will be put on today. It will work chiefly along the line of the Alaska Northern rail road
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Schooner Wrecked
 On Siberian Coast

NOME, Sept 26.-A fishing boat arriving here today brings the re- port of the wrecking of the power schooner Diamond L., on the coast of Siberia It is understood that the schooner was caught in the ice and crushed Most of her crew are believed to have escaped, according to the report brought by the fishing boat
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Sheriff Thinks He
 Has Caught Bandits

SALT LAKE, Sept. 26.-The sheriff of this county thinks that he has caught the men who robbed the J Ogden Armour home, in Chicago, about 10 days ago. At least he has captured two men who answer to the description sent out by the chief of police of Chicago immedi- ately after the robbery occurred. He is holding the suspected men until somebody who can identify them arrives here.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
Repair of Streets
 Hindered by Gas

NEW YORK, Sept. 26-The break ing of the city gas pipes in the recent cavein of the subway near Thirty eighth street has prevented the repair of the damage done at that time, as it is impossible to live in the gaseous atmosphere. More caveins are expected hourly.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
ITALIAN MINISTER HAS RESIGNED.

ROME, Sept. 26.-The resignation of Vice-Admiral Viale, minister of marine has been accepted by Pre- mier Salandra. successor to him has been named, but only provision ally. No reason is given beyond official circles for the resignation but the minister of marine is be- lieved to have displeased the premier ny some of his decisions regarding the movements of war vessels
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
FRANCE CALLS UPON COLONIES.

PARIS, Sept 26-Instructions have been sent to the governors of all French provinces in Africa direct ing them to enlist men for enroll ment in the armies of France. It is understood that the newly enlist ed men will be transported to the battlefields of the western war zone as rapidly as possible
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27

thing but encouraging, the govern ment officials feel highly elated at the successes in the south. They are victorious everywhere, having re- gently driven the Austrians from their strongholds along the Styr and Stokhod rivers. The capture of the town of Lutsk is also credited to the Russians
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-27
DOMENZIE ACQUITTED.

VALDEZ, Sept. 26.-The prelimi- nary hearing of Joe Domenzie. who is charged with destroying the pow der house of the Granite mine, on Hobo bay, last week. was held here yesterday. He was acquitted.