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The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
I anana Sinks In
Thirty Mile River

DAWSON, May 30.--A report re-
ceived here last night from White
horse brings word Of the sinking of
the steamer Tanana of the American
Yukon Navigation Company as re-
suit of colliding with 2 rock in the
Thirty mile river. The boat was
enroute from HootalinQua, where she
wintered, to Whitehorse at the time
she was sunk, to get a cargo Of
freight for Fairbanks. She is re
ported as having been In charge OF
Captain Miles Lemley.
A large hole was stove in the
bow of the Tanana and the forward
part OF the boat is now awash. She
is, however lying in shallow water
and her engines are unharmed.
The steamer Dawson has been dis
patched to the rescue OF the Tana-
ma 1t is believed here that she
can be floated without much diff
Guilty.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
Trust Says That an
Appeal is Alleged

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 80
Officials OF the National Cash Regis
ter company. who were recently ac-
quilted of having violated the Sher-
man antitrust law, have filed long
brief with the circuit court Of ap-
peals here, in which it is declared
that an appeal to the supreme court
is impossible under the laws of the
United States.
1t is asserted in the brief filed
by the defendants, that the law pro
vides that when the circuit court
OF appeals has reversed the decision
of the lower court. that decision
must be final, and an appeal can
not be taken to the supreme court
Of the United States. This provi-
sion, 1t is asserted, Is found in the
Sherman law. under which the ori-
ginal action was brought.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
s EAT s. lax IN

police rushed to the hotel with drawn
revolvers. imagining that the safe
had been blown up, and that the
robber would be caught red-handed.
EXPLANATION DELAYED
1t was fully an hour after the ex-
plosion that the real cause of the
shock was understood in this
city, and then it was only known
to limited number of people. The
newspapers which had gone to press,
put out extra editions as soon as
the nature of the explosion was dis
covered.
One of the effects of the explosion
in this city was to disarrange the
fire alarm wires, which caused au-
tomato alarms to go into the fire
houses from number Of places at
the same time. 1t is said, also
that some people, becoming excited
over the disturbance, called up the
police department and asserted that
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31

that owned it, At that time, the
watchman WAS peacefully attending
to business, and it was felt that
everything was safe for the night.
When the shock occurred, there
was a general sentiment that the
city was visited by an earthquake.
and people rushed to the streets in
their night clothes. Along the har-
Dor front, the earthquake opinion
was strengthened little later by a
small tidal wave. three feet in height
which washed up against the docks.
Vessels moOred to their docks along
the waterfront, rolled as though they
were at sea, and few small boats
tied to the docks were sunk
In hotel adjoining the police
station. there had been fears re-
Gently that robbers were planning
to blow up the safe. and the police
had been notified Of this fear. Thus.
when the explosion occurred, the
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31

SEATTLE. May 30.-Eghteen tons
of dynamite which should have been
shipped TO Russia on Tuesday mys-
teriously exploded in the harbor this
morning with such terrific effect
tha, two-thirds of the windows OF
the business section OF this city
were broken. The police are work
ing on the theory that the explo-
sion was accomplished by someone
unfriendly to the Russian govern
ment.
The dynamite was on a scow,
which was moored to an island two
miles from this city, though directly
III front OF the city. The watch
man, whose name is unknown, Is
missing. He was employed yester-
day and nothing is known of his
identity Had the explosion been
nearer this city the effect would
have almost certainly been the de-
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
WILSON EXPECTED TO
INTERVENE IN MEXICO
President ntmae that He Will Stop Further Boodhed There,
Revolutionary Wars Continue Extensive Campaign
for Relief Of Suffering People Of Republic

ers, but he has declared that he
will do so in a few days. 1t Is
expected that when he sends them
the notice that they must stop war
ring, he will give them certain
time in which to comply with his
request, and that he will make them
understand that unless they stop
fighting within the time specified,
the armed forces of the United
states will be sent to protect the
people who are starving
From what can be learned today,
the President has been requested
by foreign residents OF Mexico to
come to their assistance and to
see that the poems of Mexico are
not permitted TO starve to death
while the revolutionary wars are
being carried on.
Should President Wilson find that
he will have to send troops to
Mexico and to establish a stable
form of government there, it Is un
derstood that he will notify the
civilized nations Of the world OF
the attitude Of the United States
and will ask their moral support.
He will assure the other countries.
it is asserted, that the United States
will not absorb Mexico, and that it
will act only for the purpose Of
establishing there a government
which will be under the protection
OF the United States until it gets
on self-supporting basis.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
Is 81 Years, But
Rides AZ Miles
LONG BICYCLE TRIP FAILS TO
EXHAUST AGED
PIONEER.

CENTRALIA Wash, May 80.
TO prove that he Is still a
young man, in spite Of his 81
years Of age, Charles Clayton
rode a bicycle last Friday over
a country road near this city
for a distance Of AZ miles. At
the end Of the journey, Mr.. Clay
ton asserted that he was not
tired and that he could. il neces-
sary, continue the trip for
much longer distance.
Mr.. Clayton is a hardy pio-
neer and does not look to be
as old as his birth record proves.
He declares that he will easily
pass the century mark, and that
he will live in such way in
the future to protect his health,
and insure at least 20 more
years Of enjoyable existence.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31

struction of some of the buildings
near at hand. The explosion was
felt at Tacoma and at Everett.
At the time of the explosion. the
United States revenue cutter Man
ming was anchored not far distant,
and the vessel WAS lifted from the
water by the force Of the shock.
The vessel however. was not in
jured
PEOPLE EXCITED
1t was about o'clock this morn
ing that the explosion occurred and
il is believed that every person in
the city was on the streets within
few minutes after it happened. AS
far as has been determined, how
ever, nobody was killed or seriously
injured, with the possible exception
of the unknown watchman who was
hired to guard it.
According to the evidence obtain
ed today by the police. the watch
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
Seattle Boosts
Alaska S Scenery

SEATTLE, May 30.-The Chamber
of Commerce has started a move
ment to advertise Alaska as tour
lists paradise. The Chamber has
moved the Alaska exhibit to the
ground floor, where it will be seen
by all who enter the building, and
has placed signs outside calling at
tention to it.
During the tourist season, the
chamber will have stereopticon lee
lures daily descriptive OF Alaska
scenery. These will be free to all
who care to see them, and 1t Is
expected that in this way much in
terest can be aroused in regard to
the Territory.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
ARR AN2A'S CAUSE
is LOST.

VERA CRUZ, Mexico, May 30
Foreign residents in this city de-
clare that Carranza, while a man
Of high ideals, can never win his
war against the other revolution
airy forces In the republic. They
declare that Carranza is a an ideal
ist, but that he is no soldier or
executive officer and that though
they believe that he is the best of
the leaders Of the various factions,
1t is asserted by the foreign resi-
dents here that there will never be
strong government established in
Mexico until some dictator like Por-
firio DiaZ assumes charge, or until
some other nation steps in and puts
an end to the revolutions that have
no indication of ever coming to a
satisfactory end.
From Mexico City comes the re-
port that there is no strife there
at present. but that people are suf-
fering for want Of food, as they
are also in other places from which
reports have been received.
The suggestion made by press cor
respondents that the United States
might intervene in Mexico were re-
ceived with much approval though
no assurance to that effect was Of
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
China Asks For
Large War Loan

LONDON, May 30.-China has ap-
pealed to English capitalists for a
loan of 25,OO0.OOO, but it is not
amount will be provided, as the To-
cal demand for money is too great
In this request for a loan, English
diplomats profess to see in the
Chinese government weakness
that WAS not previously apparent.
1t Is believed that China is almost
financially to the wall, and that this
is one reason why that government
was unable to defend itself against
the recent demands OF Japan.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 30
President Wilson is believed to be
preparing for an armed interference
in Mexico, unless the leaders of the
revolutionary forces there heed his
warning and try to come to an early
and definite settlement of their diff
ferences. Though the President has
refused to explain his attitude to-
ward Mexico, it is known that he
has some extensive plan arranged
for trying to pacify that country
and it is believed that this involves
a force OF arms.
The strongest evidence that Presi-
dent Wilson is preparing to begin
a peace movement is his announce
the American Red Cross, he has
asked contributions on huge scale
for the benefit of the common peo-
pie OF Mexico, who are known to be
starving as a result Of the continued
warfare.
Recently the President intimated
that he was beginning to realize
that conditions in Mexico could not
be settled without outside help. He
believed, he said, that unless some
thing is done to bring the warning
factions together large percentage
OF the people there would die from
want.
President Wilson has not yet sent
his warning to the Mexican lead
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
GERMANY MAY CAUSE
U, s. TROUBLE.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 30
The serious situation between the
United States and Germany has been
made more grave, 1t is unoftlcially
reported here, from the fact that
the report of an expert shows that
the American Hawaiian steamer Ne
braskan was torpedoed and not sunk
by a mine. President Wilson has
refused to make any comment in
regard to the differences between
the United States and Germany un-
I'll the official text Of Germany's
reply has been received here.
The state department is already
at work preparing data which 1t is
understood will be forwarded to
Germany soon as an additional pro-
test TO the way that country is inter
fering with American rights. 1t is
intimated that II it is found true
that the Nebraskan was sunk by a
German submarine, Germany will be
made to understand in no uncertain
language that the United States
will not tolerate any further damage
to her own ships by the German sub
marines.
From an Official high up in govern
mental affairs 1t is learned today
that the United States Is preparing
data to send to Germany which will
answer all her excuses for sinking
the Lusitania and for having both.
cred American vessels. He announces
that the state department is pre-
pared to prove to Germany that the
Lusitania was unarmed, that she
carried no explosives and that no
vessel has been allowed to clear
from an American port that has been
armed.
Germany's attention is also to be
called to the fact that for the last
few months the United States has
refused to let any vessel clear from
an American port with munitions OF
war on board. and that this rule will
be enforced in the future.
The next note to Germany will
suggest that IL any vessel carrying
passengers, regardless OF the flag II
is flying. is to be torpedoed. the
neutrals must first be given Z
chance to seek safety. 1t is su8'
gested that II any soldiers are
found on board any vessel they
may properly BE- taken prisoners
but that this fact should not lot the
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
Valdez Man After
Territorial Job

VALDEZ. May 30.-F. G. Davis,
schools. has filed his application for
the position Of superintendent of
Alaska schools. Mr.. Davis has been
in his present position for three
years, and is well thought OF here.
Principal Davis is graduate OF
Bucknell university, having been
there with Charles E. Bunnell. now
judge OF the Fourth judicial division
of Alaska 1t was through Mr.
Bunnells efforts that Mr. Davis was
hired here. for the former was a
member OF the school board at that
time and recommended him.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31

Experts find that the Ameri-
can steamship kebraskan was
struck by a torpedo, and this has
made the situation with regard
to the relationship between the
United States and Germany
moro serious than before.
Although President Wilson
has refused to make any CON-
ment in regard to the matter.
il is known that the United
States will be firm in dealing
with Germany and will not per-
NIT a continuation Of the inter
ference that has been going on
with American commerce.
Przemysl, in Northern Galicia,
is reported to be surrounded by
German and Austrian troops,
and it's fall is expected by the
Germans within few days.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31

man applied for a job yesterday to
the firm that had the care of the
explosives He was evidently a
working man. and there was nothing
about him that aroused suspicion
He was told that he would be given
job watching the barge loaded
with the dynamite. and it was ex-
planned to him that should it eX-
plode, he would certainly be killed.
Before being taken to the island
where the scow was moored, the
watchman was cautioned that he
must neither smoke nor light
matches for any other purpose, and
he replied that he did not smoke
and that he was too cautious to
take any chances.
BARGE SEEMED SAFE.
There are no buildings on the is
land, and before dark last night a
visi, was made to the barge by one
of the employees of the company
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
Democrats Want
An Extra Session

WASHINGTON, D. c.. May 30
Democratic leaders are urging the
calling OF an extra session Of con-
plain that such thing is necessary
in order to find ways and means OF
meeting the financial deficit that
is now threatening the country.
1t is asserted that the shipping
bill will certainly be passed at the
coming session, and after that it is
believed that the Southern delega
tions will work in absolute harmony
with the remainder of the Demo
cratic party.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
France to be ''Dry' y
Until War Ends

PARIS, May 30.-I.'esident Poin-
caire has issued manifesto prohib-
iting the sale of intoxicating liquors
throughout France and her colonies
until the present war has come to
an end.
This action was taken at tho re-
quest Of the National Prohibition
League OF France, wl.ch has been
working actively for prohibition
since the war began. Previously an
order was issued preventing the sale
Of certain intoxicants. but the new
order prohibits tho sale of all forms
Of intoxicating drinks.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
People Denounce
Attack On Walsh

DENVER, Col, May 30.--At a large
mass meeting held In this city to-
day. resolution was adopted which
denounced the recent attack on
Chairman Walsh of the federal In
dustrial relations commission.
The commission investigated the
strike situation In the mines. near
this city. and following the publica-
tion OF the official report of the
commission. an attack was made on
Chairman Walsh. which created
much popular resentment in this
state.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
ITALIAN AViA1OR9
ARE BUSY.

balloons have caused much destruc-
ton to the camps Of the Teutons
along the Austrian border. The big
aircraft has dropped numerous
bombs on the intrenchments and
the other camps of the enemy with
serious havoc, 1t Is stated at the
Italian war once.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
ITALIANS ARE
CRITICISED.

BERLIN, May 30.-Chancellor Won
Holleweg, in a speech before the
German reichstag in this city yester-
day denounced the Italian govern
ment as being a traitorous nation
He declared that in moral way
at least. Italy owed her support to
the Germans, as the treaty binding
her to give this country her mill
tary support, was morally in effect
at the time the war broke out
though perhaps technically not valid
Italy, he said, had taken advantage
OF technically to avoid her duties
with Germany and Austria, and had
sold herself TO the enemy
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
Hotel Proves to
Be Opium Joint

SEATTLE, May 3O.-What appear
ed to be a respectable hotel in this
city has proved to be an opium
den. A few days ago the police
had evidence that dope fiends" were
freQuenting the hotel. and planned
to raid 1t.
The raid took place last night,
and the police found stored away
there opium valued at $4,000. They
also arrested a number OF men and
women who had been there to smoke
~
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
GERMANY ECONOMIES
FOOD SUPPLIES.

BERLIN, May 80. - The German
government has issued an order to
the effect that food supplies must
be protected from eXtravagances in
every case. Restaurants are forbid
den to serve the meals table
d'hote system, and it is ordered
that in order to get the full food
values out OF meat, there must be
fewer roasts, and the meat must be
boiled when possible. Care must
be exercised in peeling and serving
potatoes it is also ordered.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
GERMANY MUST RESPECT
RIGHTS OF AMERICANS
Situation Regard Protest Of United States Growing More Se
rous as Result Of Torpedomg Of Nebraskan-Second
Note to Be Sent Germany

! innocent people who have no per
sonal interest in the great conflict.
AS soon as the report of the eX-
pert was received. indicating that
the Nebraskan was struck by a sub
marine, President Wilson and Secre-
tary Bryan held private conference.
but what was the result OF the
meeting is not made public.
1t is expected that the official
text OF the German note will be
handed to President Wilson some
time tomorrow.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
GERMANY DENIES
ATROCITIES.

AMSTERDAM, Holland. May 80.
Tho German government has is
sued a white book. In which the
charges Of German atrocities. as
made by the allied nations. are de-
MED and an attempt Is made to
prove that the charges are made
with . malicious intent, for the
purpose Of creating sentiment
against the Teutons In the minds
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
New York Heiress
Will Obey Mamma

NEW YORK, May 3O-Miss Eu-
genia Kelly. heiress to millions,
who was arrested last week by the
police on complaint OF her mother.
has promised to be good and obey
her mamma, and, as a consequence
thereof. the charge Of incorrigibility
preferred by the parent has been
dropped. When she complained to
the police Of the conduct Of her
daughter and asked their assistance,
the mother stated that the girl de-
fled all maternal authority. She
then preferred the charge, asking in
her complaint that the young wo
man be placed in a house of cor
rection.
After spending week in jail,
the girl was very penitent,
and upon being released cried
for joy. She declared that her lit
tie experience had taught her
lesson and stated that she would
never see the inside OF a jail again
If she could help it.
The mother was present when
the girl was released and they
hurriedly entered a taxicab. They
refused to be interviewed by the
newspaper men beyond saying that
all of their differences were now
arranged.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
400 DIE ON
RUM PHI.

ATHENS. Greece, May 30.-The
400 seamen and marines who were
on the British battleship Triumph
are missing. and supposedly drown
ed, is the announcement made in an
Official report Of the sinking Of that
vessel. The Triumph was one Of
the British vessels that were sunk
few days ago by a Turkish sub
marine in the Dardanelles.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
TEU1ONS EXPECT
NEW VICTORY.

BERLIN, May 30.--Reports reach
ing this city indicate that the Ger
man and Austrian troops have al
most surrounded Przemysl the strong.
hold that was taken from the Aus
TRANS in Northern Galicia a few
months ago by the Russians. 1t is
declared that the city will fall back
into the hands OF the Teutons with
in a few days
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31

Of neutrals. A similar book was
recently published by the German
government, but it was in yellow
binding. The new book, it is point
ed out, is in white binding and on
white paper.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
BIG BRIEF FILED.

ATLANTA. Ga. May 80. - The
United States district attorney at
this place has filed brief Of 10000
words relative to the appeal being
made by Leo Frank, the condemned
murderer.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
NINE THOUSAND
CANADIANS KILLED,

OTTAWA, Canada, May S0.-lt
was officially announced yesterday
that the number Of Canadians who
were killed to date in the war in
Europe totals 5000.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31
CONSTRUCTION UNAFFECTED.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 90
Franklin X. Lane. secretary OF the
interior, stated In an interview to-
day that the litigation that has
been started over the site Of the
town OF Seward. in Alaska, will have
no effect upon the construction work
OF the new government railroad
there.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31

There will be a mass meet
ing Of the property owners on
, Garden Island next Wednes-
, day evening, at the Garden
; Island school house, at $50
o'clock. Important business
} effecting all the property
, owned on the island is to I
} come up for discussion, and
( all property owners are
urged to be present.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-05-31

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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-10-15

The Times in making this statement
makes it with full knowledge of the
actual facts in the case and with the
belief that the two-the state and the
ondholders-must alone bear the re-
sponsibility for the failure of the pro-
ject. The state must, for the reason
that it guaranteed to every settler,
certain things. 1t put the seal of ap-
proval upon. the plan of the Kuhns in
setting apart the much too large acre
age in the first place and by it's APP
proyal intimated that it had inyesti-
gated the project and found it sound
The approval Of the state land board
had weight with every settler who
purchased land Therefore the state
stands equally guilty and liable with
the irrigation comany for any short
eomings Of that project
The bondholders while to a certain
extent were innocent parties and de-
ceived by the promoters, yet should
take their share of the burden which
should come to any investor, who
without proper investigation enters in
to any enterprise They were promised
certain incomes from the bonds which
the kuhns sold them. They cannot
look to the settlers for any aid but
must look to the bankrupt promoters.
1t is -blooded business deal at
the most These bondhOlders might
have legal action against the state
because of the approval given to the
project, but never against the settlers,
who SO far have lived absolutely up to
their contract.
The Times sincerely hopes that the
actual settler may be protected and
given a chance to at least get back
the money spent in cultivating the
land. 1t can see no good reason why
any settlers should be made to pay
for the errors of the state and the
promoter by being compelled to settle
damages to any who may lose out in
the cutting down of the segregation.