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The Keota news., 1915-02-26


Then human nature could stand no
more, and all three fell. utterly ex-
hausted. in a heap together. All
through the long night. q night con-
tinuously broken by the roar Of can.
non. death watched over that strange
sleeping place of the three comrades
Of three great warning nations.
In the morning shells bursting near
them aroused the English onicer and
the French soldier. Their German
neighbor was dead. and for q long
time they could only wonder how the
day OF battle was going. When the
forenoon was well advanced they saw
Germans advancing.
Jean. who can speak German.
called out. We are thirsty: please
give US something to drink He was
heard by some odicer OF uhlans, who
rode up. and. dismounting and cover
ing them with his revolver. asked
what was the matter.
I've are thirsty replied Jean.
THE German looked at the little
group. He saw his countryman lying
dead with an empty nask beside him.
and guessed what was the scene Of
comradeship and bravery which the
spot had witnessed He gave instruc-
tions to an orderly. and vino was
brought and given to the two wounded
men. Surely. that IL. . scene and .
deed which will wipe out many q BIT
ter thought and memory Of war!
Just then the cannonade burst
forth again with tremendous fury, and
the German force which had come up
had to retire. Shells were soon burst
ing all around, and fragments struck
the English omcer. He became de-
lirious with pain. and the young
Frenchman. sti6. feverish. and weak
himself. saw that 1t was necessary to
do something to bring the oficer to .
place where he would be safe and
would receive attention.
Jean tried to lift the Englishman.
but found that he had not sumcient
strength left to take his comrade on
his shoulder. So. half lifting him. and
dragging and rolling him ut times, the
gallant little piou-piou brought the
wounded English omcer nearer and
nearer to safety and help. The Jour
ney was two miles long! But
at last Il was over.
May Got Victoria Gross.
THE two men came upon some
trenches occupied BY the allied forces:
they were recognized and taken In
charge by an omcer Of the English
Red Cross. They had both Just enough
strength left to shake hands and say
goodbye.
"If live throug.. this said the
officer Of the guards. I shall do my
The Keota news., 1915-02-26
| best to get you tn. British vicses.a

C1O0o.
"For the two nations have become
one BY bloodshed and bravery d.
played, and. in addition. little Incl
dent which / can relate viii show that
there 10 . precedent for . union OF
honors % there IL evidence Of . com
plete union Of hearts.
I'm tho British expeditionary force
there 10 an English soldier. . member
of . cyclist corps. who II proud 70
wear upon his breast the 'medaille
militaire' Of the French army.
Tho story Of the stirring incident
has been told to me by Henri Roger.
young soldier Of the Fifth infantry.
who saw It from the trenches and who
II now lying wounded In hospital hero.
During one Of the engagements
last week on the River kisne. the Fifth
was holding IN intrenched position
and was faced ip the distance By
strong force Of the enemy. TO tho
righ: and LEFT Of the opposing forces
were large clumps Of trees. in ono OF
which force OF English troops had
taken up . position. fact regarding
which the Germans were unaware. In
the other wood. II was soon discovered.
lay . considerable body of German
infantry With several machine gun SEC
tions.
"A road ran beside the wood In
which tho enemy lay hidden. ana
along It force Of Preach infantry was
seen to be advancing. How were they
to b saved from the ambush INTO
which they were marching? That vas
the problem, and II was . dimcult ono.
Every time the French troops IN
the trenches endeavored to signal to
their oncoming comrades. hidden Ger
man sharpshootess picked OF the sig
nalers. Soon tho position seemed 70
be almost desperate: every moment
the intrenched French soldiers q.
pected to hear the hideous swish OF
the Aaxims moving down their un'
suspecting comrades.
Suddenly. however. something hap
pened which attracted the attention
OF the French and German trenches.
From the wood where tho English lay
hidden . cyclist dashed-tho CnSilsh.
too, had seen the danger. and . cyciist
had been ordered to carry message
Of warning to the advancing French
column, several hundreds strong.
Tho cyclist bent low in his saddle
and darted forward; he had not gone
. hundred yards before he fell. killed
by well-aimed German bullet A
minute later another cyclist appeared.
only. in . second or two. to share his
comrades fate.
Then q third-tho thing had to be
done! The bullets whiSzed round him,
but on he went over the fire-swept
some. The Ffenchmen held their
breath a. they watched the gallant
cyclist speeding toward the French
column.
Tho Frsnchmen could not resist
loud 'Hurrah!' when they saw the
daring cyciist dismount on reaching
the omcer in command OF tho troops
which he had dared death to save.
the o@cer heard the message and
took in the position at . glancA he
gave an order or two instantly. ana
turned 10 tho Englishman-
.Then was there q Ane but simple
battle picture which should live.
Tho French omcer saluted the GAL
liant fellow standing BY the cycle.
Then, with . simple movement took
the .medaille militaire-the Victoria
Cross Of France-from his own tunic
ana pin,ed It ON the coat Of the Eng.
lishman.
"T am glad young Roger told me
when he had finished relating the
story, to have lived to see that deed
It Was glorious!'
The Keota news., 1915-02-26

Gen. Sir Ian Hamilton II in com.
mand Of the home army Of Great Bri-
tain. He has a force Of 100000 men
drilling in defense work ill around the
islands in readiness for = possible Ger
man invasion.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS
 GIVES INTERESTING FACTS

A slight increase in the value oi mer- chandise shipped from Alaska to the United States, the unprecedented value of the sal mon pack, which showed the year to have been the most profitable in the fishing in dustry of the North, the rapid development of Juneau and Gastneau channel towns, the doubling of the marble output of the territory, leap of S2,O00,O0O in the gold and silver shipped to the Outside, and the addition to Alaska's population ot three thousand persons are the striking features of the annual report of Collector of Gus toms, John F Pugh, which was recently made public The report covers the period from January 1, 1914, to January l, 1915. Collector Pugh says:
 "The report of the general trade relations of the territory shows satisfactory results and evidences a substantial growth. The increase of business over the previous year indicates that bad Alaska not been materl- ally affected by the general commercial de pression. which retarded some important de velopments, reduced the price and produc- ton of copper and certain fish products, this years transactions would have been the greatest in its history"
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
iplrARoD PIONEER SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH G. 1915

ate The enabling act provides compensa- ton for eight employees, four in each cham Der of the assembly, but at the initial ses- sion two years ago nearly fifteen persons found employment, the need of typlsts hay ing been emphasized by the avalanche Of business that poured in during the last month of the session. The extra clerks were paid for by the legislators out of their own funds It IS understood that Miss Nal lory, assistant to House Clerk Barry heoWn during the 1913 session, is being urged for the position of chief clerk of the house. Miss Mallory at present IS in Boise, Idaho, where she is employed as a stenographer in the surveyor generals office L. E. Spray, the well known newspaper man, for two years connected with the Empire editorial staff but who resigned recently, is being urged for the house chief clerkship. Judge o. A. Tucker is also an aspirant for the chief clerkship of the house The salary is $S a day For the chief clerkship of the senate H. F. Morton, who during the 1913 session was assistant to Clerk A. E. Light is a candidate There are said to be eighteen other applications for various positions al ready placed with members of the legisla ture-Juneau Empire
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
WRECK OF THE DELHI

The Cordova Times of January 23 gives the details of the wreck of the freight steamship Delhi, by striking the outer end of a jagged reef on the south end of Strait island, in Southeastern Alaska, and which, it says, show the urgent necessity for more aids to navigation in this territory.
 According to the stories of members of the crew, the Delhi was proceeding from Craig to Wrangell when she met with her disaster Captain Mccarthy and Pilot Vic tor Enquist were on the bridge. A flmy haze plotted out all landmarks, and as it was dark, the light on the island was not visible. The Delhi struck bow on, and water began to pour in from rent in her hull Captain Mccarthy ordered lifebosts made ready but 1t was an hour and hafi later before they were launched, as the ship was in no immediate danger, Finally the Delhi was abandoned when it was lieved that her boilers would burst. The swell pounded the vessel heavily, according to the crew, and the ship labored on the reef, with her timbers amidshlps bending and straining.
 When the Alameda came along heI searchlight picked up the lifeboat in charge Ol IOullH AlilCci I H. S'SiSI HN 'A~ boat and it's occupants were hoisted to the deck of the liner short time later boat No. ? was picked up. Before the Alameds continued north Captain Mccarthy anc seven members of the crew returned tc Strait island to pitch camp. Although ii was quite dark, the Delhi was visEole throug the mist, and passengers on the Alameda declared the vessel did not seem to be much under water. The vessels prov is crushed down on the rock but her super structure will not be submerged at high tide
 When the Delhi struck the reef it was within one and one quarter hours until low water. Fortunately the vessels matches were empty. Her cargo consisted Of fifteen drums of fuel oil and hfty-four empty oil drums
 "The vessel was travelling at the rate oi nine miles an hour, which is her full speed, said Pilot Enquist, who was on the bridge when the Delhi struck. However, think she can be salved, althoug gh we could not tell when we left the wreck
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
CANADIANS IN ACTION

LONDON, Jan. l6.-A brilliant victory won by the Canadian troops in Belgium yesterday was the war sensation in London today. One of the Canadian regiments dis tinguished itself by daring bayonet charge which cleared and took trench after trench.
 The "slouch- halted men of Canada" went into action with a yell that would have put to shame the red Indians of their own West, shouting For Canada and Old Eng land" and there was no resisting thelr en- thusiasm and valor.
 The battle was fought in Deadman's val ley, near Ypres. The result was to give the allies considerable ground that had been held by the Germans.
 The London newspapers give unstlnted praise to the bravery of the Canadian troops and the skill with which they were handled They carried the trained professional sol diers of Germany, who have fought and won and lost in so many severe battles since the beginning of the war, completely off their feet. Frequently they were pltted against superior numbers, but with absolute lack of any semblance of fear and with an enthusiasm that amounted to recklessness they went at the enemy with no idea other than victory.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
DEVELOPMENT BOARD
 INDORSED AT CORDOVA

The Cordova Chamber of Commerce has indorsed Secretary Lanes plan of an Alaska development board which measure Delegate Wickersham is supporting, and the following resolution will be forwarded to Washington says the Cordova Times:
 Whereas, Alaska is on the eve of won derful development, due to the coming con struction of increased transportation faclll- ties and the opening of the coal fields within the territory; and
 fostered in every possible way by the na- tonal government in order that the Amerl- can citizens and people of Alaska may work out their destiny here without undue and unnecessary hindrance and
 Whereas, The future state of Alaska Wlll be one of the brightest stars ln the Amerl- can Armament if the country itself IS gwen a chance to develop and the people here are encouraged to labor to the end that the latent resources of the territory be made available for use; and
 "Whereas, The lack of coordination be- tween the various government departments, and the distance of the territory from the seat of the national government have re- suited in vexatious delays, often of years duration, which are and have been choking the industrial and economic prosperity of Alaska to death Therefore be 1t
 Resolved, That the Chamber of Con- merce of Cordova, Alaska, heartily indorses the principle of the Alaska development board measure, now pending in congress, and believes that the passage of said meas ure will do much to relieve the insutferable conditions that have prevailed here, and requests our delegate to congress to use his best efforts to secure the passage of the said bill.
 And be it resolved, That copies of these resolutions be sent to Secretary of the In terior Franklin K. Lane and to Delegate T.x,a, D
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
Ielauraph Line Abandoned

Information comes from Fort Glbbon to the effect that the land telegraph line be tween kaltag and St. Michael has been abandoned, and in the future all business for the west will be relayed by the radio station at Nulato, says the Fairbanks Times. For years the officers in charge of the mlli- tary telegraph system on the lower river have recommended the abandonment of the line, owing to the great expense of keep ing it in repair, but the war department never acted on the recommendation. A short time ago, during the heavy storms on the lower river, the line was so badly broken in number of places that it was decided that it would be cheaper to aban- don it and handle the business by wireless than to rebuild 1t.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
Forfeiture Notice
To C. 0. Nord, E. E. JOhnson O. T. olson
 John SWcdaI, AdoIph olson, Gust kr

iCsOu, Joe JerGndn.
 You are hereby notified that l have eT- pended during the years 1919 and t9l4 two hundred dollars in labor and improve ments upon the Lone star Association placer mining claim, situate on Gold Run creek, q tributary of Bear creek, in the kuskOkWIn mining precinct, Fourth division, territory of Alaska, the location certificate of which is found of record ill book No. :, page 3S, in the O1lCe of the recorder of said pre- CinCt, in order 10 hold said claim under the provisions Of section 2324 Of the Revised statutes of the United states. and the amendments thereto approved January 22 1880, and other -dmcndmentS thereto rrlal- ing, concerning annual labor upon mining claims being the amount reulTed to hold sad placer mining claim for htr 0elIod ending on the 31st day of December, A. D, 1914.
 And if within ninety l90l days after the publication thereof you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such rApen- allure as q Co-OWuer, which amounts tO twenty-five l25l dollars for each ''. yr4, your interest ln the claim will become the property of the subscriber, your Cu-OWner. who has made the TouITed expenditure by the terms of said section with amendments.
 (Signcdj CHARLES AMHlLNN.
 Bear Creek. Alaska, Jan, i. 1915.
 First publication, Jan 9, 1915.
 Last publication. April 10. 1915.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
Natives Learninq Civilized Devitry

Four very young Eskimo boys were ar rested for passing forged checks or orders for money on Louis Stadie, says the Nome Industrial Worker The brewery has been in the habit of buying bottles and glVlng orders on Louis Stadie for the amount purchased A native boy got one of these orders and carefully duplicating with car bon copy the original, sent still more youth ful members of his gang to cash these, which were for raised amounts Puzzled over the frequency of these orders, three times Tn one morning the same boy applying for cash, stadie investigated and found that the brewery had bought no bottles. When he returned he found the boy waiting with another order, and the game was up. The boy was turned over to the authorities and the district attorney discovered on nVes- litigation the whole conspiracy of these aboriginal high fnanclers,
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
JAMES N. BALLENTENE
 BURIED LAST SUNDAY

The funeral services over the remains of the late James M Ballentine, who died at Flat City on Friday, February 27, were held in this city on Sunday last at A. B. hall and were attended by many friends of the deceased from the creek settlements. The services were conducted by E. M. Stan ton in the most impressive manner, who also made short address that was listened to attentively. Several hymns were cred itably rendered, and upon the casket were placed wreaths and bouquets of beautiful floral offerings
 The pall-bearers, all old acqua!ntances of the deceased, were: Tom McMahon, James F. Finnegan, Frank B. Stanley, Charles Jackson A. J. Conlin and Jack Handley.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
oses Eve by DriIinu in Missed Hoe'

A Ccrdova dispatch of January l2 states that Mat Mattson, an employe of the Ken necott mine, met with a serious accident while working in the mine, which may cost him his sight, and which caused other serious injuries. Mattson was engaged Tn operating a machine drill when the bit struck missed hole" An explosion fol lowed, blowing the machine forclbly to- ward Mattson, inficting severe contuslons upon his body, while flying debris striking him about the head and face totally de, stroyed the sight of one eye and injured the other so seriously that doubt IS ex- pressed as to its being saved
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06

this wonderful organization has been de scrbed "as body of men who ride like a Centaur shoot like a Boer, and possess red Indians eye for the country"
 Every man among them," says Army and Navy, ''ls a potential Buffalo Bil.'' No mounted men in the world get such | splendid work out of their horses as do i the Cossacks. They are horse masters to i the manner born, and such a thing as a sore back or saddle chafe is practically unknown among Cossack horses, even after weeks of hard campaigning. Quick and sure is the punishment that follows a discovery that Cossack has neglected his mount. | The horses are of what Is known as the cob variety. shaggy and not pretty to look | upon, yet for Cossack purposes the ideal animal, All Cossacks carry rifle, bay onet and a sword They are like the American cavalry in that they do not use the lance. They also carry long whip which they can use in wonderful fashion, and which at close fighting has more than once proved to be useful weapon
 'In battle" adds Army and Navy Cos sack feats of horsemanship are often ex ceedingly disconcerting to the enemy This is due to the remarkable sympathy between man and horse When charging an enemy for instance the Cossack frequently leans over the of side of his horse, thereby using the animal, to a certain degree, as a shelter and a cover As an example, in a recent engagement the intrenched Austrlans were somewhat surprised to see what appeared to be 8 mass of riderless horses on a wild stampede. The Austrian cavalry and ln- fantry rushed forward, hoping to make rich captures, but they received a rude sur prise.
 "The Austrians were met with a hail of lead fired by the riders from their strange positions. The Austrians had no time to recover from the shock The Cossacks re- sumed their normal riding positions i'm mediately, and drawing their sabers, dashed among the dlscomfted enemy, cutting down right and left.
 "As fighting men the Cossacks are de mons Their bravery Is of that reckless character which stops at nothing, They are not in the least perturbed by overwhelm- ing odds The story of the Cossack Kriut chofi who was the first fortunate recipient of the Order of St George for military service in the present war, is typical. There was wild melee and desperate hand-to- hand fighting between German cavalry and the Cossacks kruitchoff hacked his way through the enemy and with his own hand cut down no fewer than eleven of his op- ponents As may be supposed, neither the horse nor the rider escaped unscathed. The Cossack received five wounds and his horse eleven.
 But the Cossack is not purely and simply man of war He is equally skilled in the arts of peace. Popular education stands at a higher level among the Cossacks than throughout Russia. Moreover they are suc- cessful farmers and stock raisers"
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
Death in an Avalanche

Caught in the maelstrom of an avalanche of snow while hunting ptarmigan in Granite Basin, half mile from the Red Mill of the Perseverance road Iver Holmquist, a Finn, 32 years old, was buried beneath the snow thousand feet from where the slide struck him. and when his body was rescued life was extinct The accident happened at 5 80 o'clock on the afternoon of January 20. William Blomquist, who was with Holmquist, was hurled down coul@e for some distance, but escaped with but few scratches. He reached Juneau at o'clock and gave the alarm.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
Hazard Case Dismissed

George Hazard, the Tacoma politician who raised considerable money in Seward Valdez and Cordova, and who was arrested in Juneau and taken back to Cordova or the charge of obtaining money under talst pretenses, was dismissed at Cordova, where he repaid to different persons $500 winch he had borrowed, and most of which was not due for several months The people of Seward who had also loaned him money requested his arrest on a similar charge to that which caused his return to Cor dova, and he is now in the westward city for a hearing.