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The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
H|SPLAN MAY BE WORKED
 OUT
CARRANzA'S PLAN FOR. PACiFL CATION OF MEXICO MEETS WITH PARTIAL APPROVAL OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AT WASHINGTON, D. C..
IS READY TO STEP OUT
ACTION OF THE PANAM ERICAN PEACE CONFERENCE ON CAR, RANZA'S PEACE PROPOSITION. WILL BE TAKEN DURING THE COMING WEEK.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 12.- + was announced here today that the state department is now seriously considering the investigation of Gen eral Carranza and his claims to the leadership of the principal party in Mexico. In fact, it is stated to be the opinion that all of Carranza' s claims for recognition deserve to be thoroughly investigated before any action tending toward the pacifica- ton of the southern republic is taken by the United States govern ment.
 The belief of the officials rests on the fact that General Carranza is hailed as the leader of his people everywhere he goes. His recent military campaigns have met with success, and he seemy at the pres ent time, at least, U be MeXico's s popular idol.
 WILL DECIDE Sc ON.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 12.- Announcement was made here today to the effect that the action of the Pan American conference on the Car ranza peace proposition will be de termined this week. It Is already un- der5tood that his plans Lave met with the approval of number of le representatives of the confer ence, but they have yet to be pass ed upon by the entire body.
 Among other things stated by General Carranza in his communica- tiun to the conference was that he is ready at any time to step down and out in favor of the choice of the people if the conference will ar range some manner for holding a legitimate election. He also faVors the establishment of a defacto gov ernment with himseil as the romi- nal head, until the results of the election are decided
 VILLA COMES TO LIFE.
 FL PASO, Texas, Sept. 12.-Gen- eral Francisco Villa has caused a report to be circulated denying that and General F'ierro are dead, and also denying that they had any thing to do with the execution of General Urbina. It is believed here that Villa and Fierro went to Ur- bina's ranch in Chihuahua to get their portion of the $5,OO0 900 loot which was supposed to be stored there, and that General Urbina was shot in a quarrel over the spoil
 RANGERS BUSY.
 BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. F. A report received here today is to the effect that a serious clash took place last night at the Anita ranch between body of Texas ran gers and a band Of MeXicans. Two If the MeXicans arc reported to have been killed.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
A AUSTRIANS ARE
 E fETREATING NOW.

LONDON, Sept. PA Vienna re port received here last night is to the effect that the Austrian forces admit having suffered third de feat yesterday by the Russians, be tween the Sereth river and the Bess Arabian frontier. They are also re ported to have admitted the evacua ton of the town of Sereth, in the province of Bukowina, on the Aus Roumania frontier.
 During the past week the fiercest fighting of the war in the eastern zone has been seen in southern Ga licia and on the Bessaraban iron tier, The Russians have been heavily reinforced, and have succeeded in driving the Austrians back, being victorious in three battles. It is estimated that more than 10000 prisoners were taken during the week.
 In the marsh district of Galicia he fighting has also been terrific The TeutOnic forces in that region are exhausted from continued fight ing, while the Russians are being reinforced daily.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
New Jerseyites
 Endorse Wilson

JERSEY CITY. Sept. PA state wide Wilson 1916 Presidential boom was launched here yesterday when the Democrats of Hudson county, in convention assembled, endorsed Woodrow Wilson as the candidate for the Democratic nomination for President next year. The convention was well attended, number of prominent Democrats from other parts of the state being on the speaking list.
 The endorsement of President Will son for re-nomination was made de, spite the protests of the President In fact a letter from the Presiden to his fellow Democrats was read on the floor of the convention, re Questing that the Democrats of this country take no such action. The President gave as his reason that he wishes his endorsement for re nomination to come from some other state than that which he calls his home.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
All German Goods
 Are Boycotted Now

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept 12. Without a dissenting voice, the bill which provides that Australia will never again use goods of Ger man manufacture, passed the house of representatives at it's session yesterday. The bill has been under consideration for a long time, and but for the fact that some of its provisions were eXacting upon the people of Australia, it would have passed some time since.
 With the removal of the objection able features, however, the bill was passed. It is understood that the only reason for any discussion at all was the fear that goods of like qual- ity of those manufactured by the Germans would be more costly, but it has now developed that repre- sentatives of several foreign coun- tries have caused statements to be issued to the effect that Germany even in times of peace, cannot man. ufacture certain lines of goods cheap CT than can any other nation,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Allies Wish to
 Arrange a Loan

NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-To try to arrange for a large loan to be made to the allies in order that the war in Europe may be perpetuated, a number of English and French com missioners are to hold meeting this week with representatives of American exporters and capitalists. It is understood that the conference is not to be so much for a loan as it is for the purpose of arranging a credit with the American export CTS for the allies.
 One of the French commissioners stated today that the allies must now depend almost entirely upon American manufactured goods for their armies, The reason is that all skilled labor in England and France has been called to arms and that therefore supplies of all kinds cannot be manufactured as East as they are used.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
RU SSlkNS ARE VERY AGGRESSIVE.

LONDON, Sept. 12.-It is reported here that the Russian army in the vicinity of Riga is now fighting az gressively, ln fact it can almost be said to be fighting on the of fensive, but such is not the case However, they are giving blow for blow to the forces of Non linden berg.
 From the Drina river region, south of Riga comes the report that the German forces have been checked. They recently made an attempt to cross the river, but were repulsed with considerable loss. They are now reported to be reconstructing their fortifications on the south bank of the Drina.
 Another report received from the eastern battle zone is to the effect that the fortress of kovno, which was taken by the Germans short time ago, is being threatened by the Russians from the northwest. In a report received from Wilma it Is estimated that there are now ? 300 ,000 Teutons fighting the east arn war zone
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
BERLIN PAPER CONDEMNS QUMBA.

BERLIN. Sept 12.-The Kreuzzei tung this morning, in it's editorial columns, admits that Dr. Dumba took the wrong attitude toward the United States in attempting to cause strike 5 among the Austro German employees of factories in the United States. It says that Dr. Dumba had the right to warn Austrians and Ger mans not to work in factories man ufacturing munitions of war for the allies, but condemns him for trying to do more than that.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
GIBBONS BESTS
 MEARLA AND IN
 TEN.ROUND C0
SPORTS ARE TREATED TO GOOD EXHIBITION OF THE
 MANLY ART.

BRIGHTON BEACH, Sept. 12.-- Before crowd of 50,000 people, all of whom were greatly excited be fore the end of the match, Mike Gibbons, of St. Paul, and Packey Mcfarland, of Chicago, fought q ten-round go here last night, which will go down in the history of the ring as one of the greatest matches ever pulled off. At the end of the match Gibbons was given the de cision on points, although he wa3 practically tired out, while McFar land was going strong.
 The majority of the New York newspapers in their reports on the fight gave Mcfarland a shade the best of it for the first seven rounds claiming thd. honors for the last three rounds were about even Both of the fighters appeared to be very clever on the defense, according to the reports, although neither was at any time able to land a knock cut blow while maDeuVering on the defensive. The papers also claim that both fighters were very tired at the end of the match, but that Mcfarland completely outboXed and outpointed his opponent.
 SEATTLE, Sept. 12.-Associated press reports of the Gibbons-Mc Farland fight give Mcfarland the best of the battle for the first four rounds. They claim that after that his speed became dulled, showing that he was not in good condition. Nevertheless, the claim that his showing was remarkable, considering that he has been away from the ring for three years.
 For the first four rounds McFar- land auueared to land oftener, al though the punches of Gibbons ap- peared to be stronger. Gibbons repeatedly played for the head, while Packey tried to force the fighting by landing blows on all parts of the body Of his opponent.
 In the fifth seeming to feel that he was weakening, Packey became very aggressive and rained blows on Gibbons, but seemingly without much effect.
 In the sixth round Gibbons in creased his speed, scoring the ma iority of blows. Packey failed il many attempts to reach the podS with swings which would have tol( had they been landed.
 The seventh round opened wltf Packey trying to outslug Glboons and raining blows on his face. One of them drew blood The rouh' closed with a general slugging match
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Officials Pleased
 With Revenue Law

JUNEAU, Sept 12.-Territorial Counsel J, H. Cobb and Territoria!
 Treasurer W. H. Smith express
 themselves as very well pleased with
 the amount of money the revenue
 law enacted by the last territorial
 legislature is bringing. In fact, they express themselves as very well pleased with the law in every re gard.
 The officials estimate that the re- ceipts of the territory for the pres ent year will be far in excess of the appropriations made from the reve-
 nue funds by the legislature. They figure that the surplus over the appropriations for the two years will exceed $100,OOO.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
AU SYRIAN WILL SUE NEWSPAPERS.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 12.- Herr Ludwig. Austrian consul in this city. has announced that he is now preparing suits charging defa- nation of character, against the New York World, and the Detroit Free Press. He will sue the World for $50,000. and the Press for $14,000.
 Both publications have been par. ticularly bitter in their attacks on all repIe Sentatiyes of Austria and Germany in the United States. They both came out recently in an editorial way and stated that the Austrian consul to this city should be included in the charges preferred against Dr. Dumba.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
BRYAN APPROVES OF WILSON'S REQUEST.

MINNEAPOLIS. Minn.. Sept. 12.- Interviewed today on the subject of the Dr Dumba controversy, Will liam Jennings Bryan expressed him self as entirely in accord with the request of President Wilson for the ambassadors recall. He condemned the attitude of the Austrian in pre- suming to interfere in the manufac- ture of goods in this country, but stated that he hopes that the con troversy will not have the effect of bringing on international compli- cations between the United States and Germany and Austria
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
MINISTRY MAY
 BE PROGRAMMED

PETROGRAD, Sept. 12-A reor- ganization of the Russian ministry is imminent according to a bulletin issued from the imperial palace to- day Some of the old members of the cabinet will be asked to take their places again, while others will be slated for other appointments.
 It is expected that among other changes shortly to be announced by the czar will be the promotion of krivoscheine, formerly minister of agriculture, to the premiership. which was, until recently, held by Cor emykine.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Mary Pickford Is
 Caught In Fire

NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-Fire damaged building occupied chiefly by members of the Fla nous Players Film company this morning, to the extent of S1,- 100000. the interior of the place being gutted by the flames. The building itself was saved only by the prompt action of the fire department.
 The 2,000 employees of the Famous Players company were made temporarily homeless by the fire. Mary Pickford, the famous star, was among those compelled to flee in their night dresses, losing her entire ward robe, which is estimated as loss of $100,000.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
WASHINGTON IS
 NOT SURPRISED.

WASHINGTON. D. c. Sept. 12.- state department officials express themselves as very well pleased with the outcome of the Dumba in cident and now consider that part of it referring to him as closed
 They also coincide in stating that they are not surprised at Austria's s prompt compliance with the request of President Wilson that the ambas- sador be withdrawn, They further state that the only fear the state
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Will Play Ball
 By Electric Light

NEW YORK, Sept 12.-Local officials of the Federal Baseball league have announced that the Brooklyn-Buffalo series will be played almost entirely by night at the Brooklyn park The ar rangement is being made in or der that more of the fans may be enabled to see the games.
 In order that the players and spectators may see what they are doing and what is going on, the management of the park has ar ranged for the erection of eight towers on all sides of the dia- mond. These will support myri- ads of electric lights.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Bold Bank Robber
 Defying the office

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.-Be- trayed by the confession of a pal, George Nelson, a bank robber, Is barricaded in his room in a local hostelry, where he is defying the police to do their worst. He has been there all night, and says that he will not be taken alive
 Escape. however, is impossible, as the police have the house en- tirely surrounded They are on the roofs of the hotel and surrounding houses and are armed with rifles, ready to pick. off the bank robbel at any time if he shows himself
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13

tainted in the rush, and it was nee essary that the police be called be fore the disturbance could be Quelled
 II has become a fashion here for 5ociety women to take seats in the parquet of the theatres in what are known as the dollar" rows. Here
 tofore most of them have had box seats It has also become the ia shion for them to come to the thea
 tres unattended, and it is believed that the combination of darkness and terror inspiring scenes had an unWholesome effect on their nerves.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
BULGARIA MAY FIGHT
 WITH AUSTR0-CERMANS
Unauhentc Reports Indicate That Bulgaria will Side With Teons For Economic Reasons---Russans Make Stand On East
 Front--Austnans Are Being Driven

COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 12.- It is unauthentically reported here that the Bulgarian government is now preparing to join the war on the side of Germany and Austria. The reasons set forth in the government press for such a movement, ac- cording to the report, are economic. The report received here indicates that representatives of the govern ment are going among the people distributing pamphlets explaining the reasons why such action will be un- avoidable on the part of Bulgaria, stating that she may be forced to 'Oin the TeutOns.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Nine Thousand Ton
 Steamship Launched

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12-The Eurana, nine thousand ton freight ing ship, was launched here today. She is a sister ship of the Marana, launched a few days ago.
 Mrs. Charles Schwab pressed the button launching the boat, at Bethle- hem, Pennsylvania. The two steam ships are to be operated by the United States Steel corporation in connection with their business On the Pacific coast.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
ARCHIBALD IS BACKING DOWN.

NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-The New York Herald today prints story cabled to the paper from England by James Archibald, the American newspaper correspondent, who was incriminated in the Dumba affair According to the story, Archibald says that he received the incriminat- ing letters from the hands of the secretary of Dr. Dumba, with re- quest for it's delivery to the Aus trian minister of foreign affairs, and that he did not know it's con tents.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
MORE DOING VERY SOON.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Sept. 12,- It is expected here that the govern ments of Germany and Austria will take early action toward the recall of Captain Papen, the German mill tary attache who was mixed up in the Dumba affair, and Austrian Con sul Perekel, of New York It is believed that their recall would close he entire incident. although secre; service men are yet working en- deavoring to uncover the results of more bribery of workingmen on the part of Austrian or German officials
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Attempted Fraud;
 Must Serve ime

LOS ANGELES, Sept 12.-Charles Elder, formerly president of the Los Angeles Investment company, was sentenced yesterday to serve 15 months in San Quentin penitentiary, on the charge of conspiring to use the United States mails for fraudu lent purposes. He was also given q fine of $5,O00.
 Two associates of Elder in his business received like sentences. Their trials were held last week, and resulted in some sensational disclosures. ...... -.---.-,-.. ..Sl
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
EXPLAINS SEATTLE EXPLOSION

SEATTLE-The mystery of the eX, ploAon of dynamite which shook this city several weeks ago has been explained by British secret service men, who claim that the explosion was the work of Emil Marbs, a disgraced German army reservist, who was known to the police by a number of aliases.
 When an attempt was made to arrest the suspect at a cheap lodging house in this city last Sunday he avoided capture by committing sui eide.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13

The opening of the eighth showed Gibbons weakening appreciably. How ever, he managed to stagger McFar- land with blows to the face and head, still maintaining the lead In the last two rounds Packey tried to rally, but Gibbons lead was too great.
 Many notable people were in at tendance at the fight The usher3 were dressed in tuxedo suits.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Constantine Does
 Not Expect War

ATHENS. Greece, Sept. 12.-De- spite the fact that representatives of the allied nations and of the Bal kan states have been circulating among the people trying to incite this country to war. King Constan- tine remains unperturbed. In an interview today he stated that he does not expect that Greece will enter the war on either side, al though she has been given sufficient inducement by both factions.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Were Afraid to
 Be in the Dark

NEW YORK, Sept 12.-Because they were afraid during a scene ln a local theatre last night, the lights being turned out and the villain about to do his worst, number of fashionably attired women caused a stampede to the box office of the theatre which nearly caused riot. In fact, the attendants of the the atre were unable to manage the terrified women, several of whom
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Harmony will Be
 Their Watchword

JUNEAU, Sept. 12.-Chief United States Forester II. s. Graves and his assistant, E. A. Sherman, are now paying an official visit to this city They expect to leave shortly for Seattle.
 In an interview today, MT. Graves stated that his bureau desires no thing but the development of Alas ka along forestry lines. To that end he and Governor Strong will work in harmony.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Juneau to Send
 Mining Team Ou1

JUNEAU, Sept. 12.-The officials of the Treadwell mine have announc- ed that they will send a First Aid to the Injured team Outside soon to compete in the international contest. It is set for September 23 and 24 and will be held on the exposition grounds at San Francisco,
 The Treadwell team is as well equipped as any that will be in the contest. They are kept in good form by daily practice and it is therefore expected that they will make a good showing at the fair.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
Another Boat for
 the Admiral Line

VALDEZ, Sept 12.-The Admiral Farragut, the new boat of the Ad- miral line, which is making it maid en trip on the Seattle-Victoria- Valdez run, arrived here last night. The boat brought many passengers from points in Southeastern Alaska They come to attend court, which opens here Wednesday.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
DR. DUN BA IS SILENT.

LENON, Mass, Sept. 12.-Dr The edor pumba, ambassadoG from Aus tria-Hungary to the United States, has arrived here for a short visit at his summer home He claims to be in very ill health.
 Waited upon by newspaper men immediately after his arrival here. Dr. Dunba refused to discuss the pTedicament of himself and his coun- try. He did state. however. that he will be prepared to issue pub lie statement within the next few days.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
NEVER SAID TT.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 12.- German ambassador Von Bernsdorft emphatically denies that he gave any statement to the New 4ork Sun concerning the present rela- tions between the United States and Germany. He was quoted in that periodical as stating that fl diplomatic relations between the United States and Germany were broken off, German submarines would be instructed to sink every hing travelling the seas.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
NO REPORT ON ESPERIAN.

BERLIN, Sept. 12.-No report has been received from the commander of the German submarine which sunk the Allan line steamship He5perian last week, according to the state ment of prominent government of ficial today. In fact, it is not a cer- tainty that a German submarine was responsible for the sinking of the steamer.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
ALL FEAR IF
 VAR DISTILLED

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 12.-- The German offer to arbitrate the claims of the United States for the sinking of the steamship Arabic, precludes all possibility of rup- ture between the two countries. or ficials of the state department eX- press themselves as well pleased over the outcome of the incident.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
DUMBA IS RECALLED
 BY DUAL MONARCHY
Auso hungarian Ambassador United States RemovedSuc will Not be Appointed During WarAustran
 Sues Metropolitan Newspapers

VIENNA, Sept l2-A bulletin is sued from the council chambers of the government tonight is to the ef- fec, that the war council has de cjdrd to lecall Dr Thcodor Dumba, amba ssador of Austria-Hungary to the United States. No successor to Ambassador Dumba will be appoint ed during the present war accord ing to the announcement
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
ARTILLERY DUEL IS IN PROGRESS.

LONDON Sept. 12-Reports re- ceived here from the Austro-Italian battle line indicate that an artillery duel is now Tn progress in the Alps between the contending armies of the two countries. The report from Rome indicates that the Austrian forces have succeeded in entrench- ing themselves and that the Italian artillery is endeavoring to shell the Austrians from their positions.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
DEPOSITS LARGE.

JUNEAU. Sept 12.-The publish. ed statements of the three local banks show that their aggregate de posits are over S1,70O,0O0 The statements were published in the local press on Saturday.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
TEUTONS ARE ON THE MARCH,

LONDON, Sept. 12.-The Teuton center is on the advance again, ac- cording to recent reports. The forces are advancing from north to south along the line of the Wilma Rovno railroad. They are meeting with the stiffening resistance of the Rus SianS at every move.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
SCHOOL OPENS TODAY

JUNEAU. Sept 12-The public schools of this city will open to- morrow with an enrolment Of more than 250 students The differences between the city council and the auburbanites who send their children to the city schools were arbitrated satisfactorily this week