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The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Petrograd, Aug. 3--The government this morning acknowledges the aban- donment of the railroad connecting Lubin and Kholm and the occupation of the latter place by the Austro-Ger- mans. This is taken to indicate that the attempt on the part of Mackensen to drive the Russian line back has sue
 ceeded, although not in time to cut off the Russian forces in the re- zion of Warsaw. It is understood that the major part of the Russian army is now occupying the new line of defenses extending from Kovno on the Nieman river, through Brest Litovsk and Kovel to the Roumanian border, distance of between four and five hundred miles. Small Russian forces are holding the Germans back in various places, at points so situat- ed that few men relatively can hold many times their numbers in check This is especially true along the Narew River, which the Germans have tried to cross again and again In this way, the Russians will be giv en time to perfect their new lines, distribute their men and get their guns in position. Reports indicate that the Germans have lost heavily in their operations in Poland and Gal
 icial This loss has not been confin- ed to killed and wounded alone, for the Russians took over twenty thous- and prisoners in one engagement a. lone. The Russian cavalry is work ing heroically to prevent the advance of the Teutons and is accomplishing what at times appears to be the i'm possible. They have demonstrated that in the work of covering re- treat they are the equals of any cavalry on earth, as they are wonder fully mobile and are able to live on so little, both themselves and theil horses being inured to hardship.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
FROM wEDNEsDAy'S DAITY

Capt Stagger, the deep sea diver who has been overhauling fish traps in this region, made a dive this after noon off Heckman s dock. He secured bicycle belonging to Carl Cordell which went over the edge some time ago. and in addition brought up an anchor and otter stuff which had been lost at various times off the dock.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

New Tor, Aug 4-The worst storm in the history of the United States for this season of the year swept the Atlantic coast states last night, I'd. sulting in the death of over fifty people and the loss of millions of dol lars in property. The storm extended from Maine to Georgia, the worst
 osses being in Pennsylvania, wheyc I cloudburst added to the other hor- ros at Erie causing a flood which swept away hundreds of homes in the residence district and drowning at least thirty people. Sixty are miss ing. As soon as he could realize the mount of damage, Mayor Stern of Erie, sent forth call for help, and willing helpers poured in from nearby o9ees. Bodies are being found among the debris everywhere, swept into all kinds of inconceivable places by the flood. In addition to those drowned and missing, hundreds were injured Owing to the destruction of the tcle graph and telephone systems, news from other places cannot be secured as Yet. Along the coast hundreds of small merchantile and pleasure craft were wrecked and many of those on board must have perished One ;arge steamer, the Chase. is known to have foundered off Sandy Hook.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

When will the actual construction work on the railroad start in the Interiorf That question has been of interest to everybody in the Interior ever since the railroad bill was pass ed, and Thomas Riggs, Jr. gives the most satisfactory answer received yet. He says that the work will start as 'oon as possible next spring, but it is possible that it will be delayed until July l, the commencement of the fiscal year.
 This year, on the coast, it is the policy of the Alaska engineering con- mission to let the contracts to small men financially, and where possible, to groups of from five to twenty men. On the coast, this method was put in operation short time ago, but the commission is not able yet to de iermine whether or not it is to be a success. If it proves as successful as the members hope, the same plan will be adopted in Fairbanks next mmmer, according to MT. Riggs.
 In this way the government serves two purposes. It gives the money to poor men, and it also saves the gov ernment the big contractors neces- 'arily large profit. The commission assists the contractors, as far as pos 'ible, in getting machinery, etc, and 'loes everything possible to push the work as rapidly as possible.
 Although the work in Fairbanks will start next summer, it is not likely, says MT. Riggs, that the bridge across the Panama river, at Nenana, will be built until the following year.
 When asked if the government would use it's own boats or would have it done by others, MT. Riggs said the commission had no desire to use it's own steamers, "unless fore ed to do so. .'-Fairbanks Times.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
NoRTHwEsTERN IN PORT

With 5S passengers on board the steamer Northwestern made port a. bout eight o'clock last night. She had 100 tons of empty cans on board for the Scowl Arm cannery and 35 tons of miscellaneous freight. The Jefferson will load the cans. on her arrival here this evening and take them over. The Northwestern had six passengers for Ketchikan, while nine boarded her here.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Seattle, Aug IA huge reception was held last night in honor of Bishop John Bonzano, apostolic dclr gate to the United States, who is ir this city to open the annual conven tion of the Knights of Columbus to- day. The reception was followed h, I ball, at which it is estimated that at least five thousand couples danced. Four thousand of the registered dele gates went to the Cathedral this morning, to attend Nigh mass, but the edifice was not large enough to ac.
 ao'!atc them, and many had to go away disappointed.
 The Burnside is apparently still at work on the cable for no news of any kind has appeared for the Miner and the local cable office is swamped by the receipt of hundreds of telegrams which are being mailed from this point. The Marconi Wire, less plant has again kindly furnished the Miner with news, which enables HIS to tell you about the terrible storm in the east, the latest war dope, etc. The wireless is prepared to handle any commercial business to the British Columbia stations or the States, which may be phoned out to the Wireless plant at any time.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
ALICE IN EARLY

The big passenger steamer Prin- cess Alice arrived in port about six last night with seven passengers for Ketchikan. They were Mrs. Bob" Clemensson and three children return ing from trip to Prince Rupert; Mrs. A. Webb, Mrs. B. Fraser and Miss D. Fraser. The two latter are mother and sister of Mrs. Boyce, the wife of the storekeeper at Dolomi.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY
IS TEACHING THE
 LITTLE FELLOWS

Word came from Roy Barto this week. that he is having busy time of it instructing the little brown men on the Island of Negros, in the Phil ippines, how to scale logs and do other forest service stunts. He re- ports that he likes the work, but that dear old Ketchikan looks mighty good to him.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Wrought the courtesy of the local Merconi Wireless plant, the Miner Is ale to lay before it's readers tonight some telegraphic news, otherwise i'm possible as the cable has not been working today. MT. Isbell has ask ed the Miner to state that although the plant has not been officially de- clared ready for business as yet, still to accommodate the public it will ac- cept commercial messages to all points south during the interruption of the cable service. Phone them to the Marconi station. and those in charge will do the rest.
 Portland, Aug. Sire supposed to have originated from a cigarette stump gutted the big three sttory brick block on the corner of Nor rison and Third streets this morning. The loss is put at over two hundred thousand. dollars.
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 The Weekly Miner $3 per year.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

London, Aug. 3-It is understood that a great attack is being driven by the Germans to cut the Russian railroads between Petrograd and War saw. 100000 fresh troops under Baron vonGallwitz, mostly Germans are being used on this drive. They are following the valley of the Bug river and were last reported at a point about thirty miles northeast of Warsaw. In the event that sue cess attends this attack, it would ap- pear that all the Russian troops west of that point will be cut off and cap tured.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
WORSE THAN FIRST REPoRTE

New York, Aug. 4-Particulars ar, irving from all points up and down the Atlantic coast states swell the ist of losses in last night s storm At least dozen yachts are known to have been lost, some of them with Ill on board. The revised list of the dead at Erie puts the number at 35 or more.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Rome, Aug. 3-Thus far, according to official announcement, Italy has captured and interned seventeen thou sand unwounded Austrians ad Ger mans in the fighting in the Tyrol and Austria. These men have been sent to the detention camps in the south of Italy and will be put to work to take the place as much as possible, of the soldiers who have gone away to the war.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Athens, Aug. 3-Particulars of a terrific conflagration in the city of Constantinople are arriving here by indirect channels. It appears that q fire started there four days ago which was still burning yesterday Thus far over three thousand build ings have been destroyed, including several used as hospitals in caring for the wounded from the Gallipoli peninsula fighting, and it is thought that thousands of the latter were con ,umed in the flames. The origin of the fire is not known but is suppos- cdto have been of incendiary origin. One large hospital filled with Ger man wounded, and all its occupants are said to have been destroyed at the very beginning of the fire. The peace party of Turkey is gaining in power, and it looks as though she is abou, ready to quit her allies and secure peace for herself.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Washington, Aug. 3-The President is said to be at work on note to Great Britain which promises to be the most important delivered by this country since the opening of the war. Diplomats here state that upon this note will depend the relations of this country and Great Britain. At the present time it is generally conceed- land and the United States Is less satisfactory than between Germany and America.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
FROM w1DNEsDAY's DAILY
THE BORDER LINE SCHEDULE

The Border Line Transportation company announces that it's steamer Northland sailed from the Sound last night. The Alki is due to sail tomorrow, and the Despatch on Sat srday.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Petrograd, Aug. At is under, stood that the drive of Gen. vonGal lwitz along the Bug river, northeast off Warsaw, has been checked and his advance forces thrown back in dis order. This movement was directed against the railroads connecting War saw and Petrograd, and was assuming threatening proportions. The loss of the advancing force was very heavy.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Brownsville, Aug. 3-One U. s. soldier and one Texas ranger were '1illed and two of each wounded in a battle with Mexican raiders near San Benito early this morning. It is bought that the Mexicans are the iame outfit that attacked an auto aobile last night. A large party of Rangers has been sent out after the eaiders.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Washington, Aug. 4.-Great Brit aims reply to the latest American representations against interference with neutral commerce has been re- ceived. The British course is claim ed to be entirely within the inter national law, and sustained by the principles of international equity. The British reply to the American protest against the blockade of neutral ports, states that Great Britain is perfectly willing to submit to international arbitration any case in which the United States is not satisfied with the decision of the British prize courts. The changed conditions of warfare as the result of the introduction of the aeroplanc and submarine, Britain contends, require new application of the priciples of international law. Be sides this. the atrocities of the Ger man troops in Belgium are cited as justicications for the exercise of extreme measures, even to the extent of blockading neutral ports through which there is the re. motest possibility of supplies reach ing the German army. The promise is made to use every effort to avoid embarrassing the commerce of neutyals. Tho note concludes with the state ment that the trade America has lost with Germany she has more than made up by the increased industrial activities due to the wa.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Santa Rosa, Cal Aug. 4-Rad for rst fires arc reported as burning neal Gasadero, this state. The damage thus far is estimated 10 have reached the hundred thousand dollar mark. All the available forest rangers arc now at work trying to check the fire which threatens to destroy sever ,l ranches. Following call for ad- ditional help 50 volunteers and com pany of the California National Guard left today for the scene.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Berlin, Aug. 3-The German army is pushing a flying wedge through Poland in the hope of coming in con tact with the Russian line before the Slav army shall have had time to recuperate. It is expected that the effort is being. made to do this from the south. as the task seems to be easier from that direction. Gen. von Mackensen is probably in command of the advance.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
LIGHT REMOVED

According to bulletin issued re. gently by the Lighthouse Service, the light which has been burning on tho float in Burnett Inlet has been re. moved owing to the fact that the float had become waterlogged.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
FROM wEDNEsDAY's DAILY OIL BURNER ARRIEs

The mechanical oil 6ffnefv for the Revilla Hotel furnace, which Foord the plumber is installing, arrived on last night s steamer and will be in stalled at once. It is of the same pattern as that used in the Heck man furnace, which has given such good satisfaction since it's installa- tiOn.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Pendelton, Aug 3-Carl Guyott. totally blind for over 25 years, sud denly regained his sight this morn ing. Doctors Investigating the mir acle warn him that he may lose the sense again at any time. Guvott had never seen either his wife or his children, and if of course spending lis time with them.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Berlin, Aug. 4-The Russian legation at The Hague officially announces that the evacuation of Warsaw has been ordered because of the lack of ammunition. The Russian legation al so states that the destruction of the bridges across the Vistula river at Warsaw has been ordered as soon as the Slav army makes its escape.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

London, Aug. 4-Humility and the recognition of the nation s weakness replaced the blind confidence of a year ago, when Great Britain in over il thousand meetings last night ob- served the anniversary of the declar ation of war with Germany. But with the change comes renewed determin ation to sacrifice everything if ree! be for victory. In many of the meetings the immense crowds present. who were addressed by those high in the counsels of the natioh, affirm ed their purpose to continue the war to the bitter end. Throughout all the meetings ran the feeling that Great Britain had erred ill the past but the new spirit manifested the determination to profit by mistakes and not repeat them.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
ON THE SAFE SIDE

Jealous Sentry" Afraid I can't let vou go by without the password, sir. ''
 Iratc Officcr-" But, cOnfound you! tell you l have forgotten it. You know well enough. m Major Jones. v
 Voice from the Guard Tent "Oh, don stand arguing all night, Bill: shoot I'm. o-Tattler
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

The big steam tug Henry Wilson, elonging to the engineering depart nent of the United States navy, was n port this morning on tour of the vaters of Alaska. The Wilson s mis- sion is to Sc that none of the fish traps in northern waters interfere with navigation. During tour of l'uget sound she found three traps which came under the heading of 'obstructing navigation' and is said to have put them out of commission T short order.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Ottawa, Aug 3-A general bullctia was issued yesterday by the Canad- jan Pacific system, calling on all its employees of service age to enlist in the army. The bulletin calls the at -tenetion of the men to the fact that the great need is for men. The c. r. Ky, guarantees wages to the mar red men who enlist and to those who have others dependant on them, and also agrees to have their places ready for any who enlist, at the close of the war.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

The S. F.. quarter of Section 26. North of Range 23. in Yakima County Wash. is for sale for $4.000. One fourth of that amount is wanted down. the balance on easy terms The place is fenced, las small house and eighty acres of it are under culti- vation. The place is ten miles from Mapton and four miles from Brynes elevator. For particulars call at the Miner office or N F. Zimmerman.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Berlin, Aug. 4-The encircling of the fortress of 1vangorod is proceed ing satisfactorily, heavy artillery hav- ing been planted during the night, and the reduction of the place be gun this morning. Eight of the other forts of Warsaw have been carried by bayonet The Russians are fall ing back rapidly.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

London, Aug. 3,-The British steam CT Ranza was submarined and sunk yesterday by a German submarine. The captain of the Ranza and part of the steamer crew were landed, bu; it is thought that the balance went Town with the ship.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

The Miner has been in receipt of several inquiries these last few days as to when the open season began for deer hunting. The following from {" bulletin received in recent mail will answer the question:
 Regulations as Amended
 The regulations for the protection of deer, caribou. sheep, and mountain goats i'll Alaska. as ammended June 20, 1915, are as follows:
 Regulation l, Open season for deer The season for killing deer in southeastern Alaska is hereby limited to the period from August l5 to Novemher1, both inclusive.
 Regulation g. Limits.-The number of deer killed by any one person dur ing the open season in southeastern Alaska is hereby limited to three.
 Regulation B. Sale.-The sale of deer carcasses in southern Alaska is hereby suspended until August l, 1916.
 Regulation f. Killing deer on cer- tain islands The killing of deer on Kodiak Island and Long Island and the killing of deer on the following islands in southeastern Alaska: Duke Island, near Dixon Inlet; Gravina Island, near Ketchikan; Kruzof Isl and. West of Sitka; Suemez Island, near Klawock; and Zarembo Island, near Wrangell, is hereby prohibited until August l, 1916.
 Regulation 5 Kenai Peninsula The killing of caribou on the Kenai Peninsula is hereby prohibited until August 1, 1916.
 The shipment of carcasses of moose and sheep for sale from Seward or other points on the Kenai Peninsula is hereby prohibited, and no carcasses of said animals shall be accepted for shipment to other points in Alaska unless accompanied by affidavit of the owner that they were not purchas- ed and are not intended for sale.
 Regulation 6. Open season for mountain goats-The season for killing mountain goats in southeastern Alas ka is hereby limited to the period from August 1 to February l. both inclusive.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

The logs, etc, for the Newtown float are now in position and the planking is now being laid. The logs are big fellows and should maintain the float in good condition for long while. Everett Paup and his crew are doing the work.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
WILL TAKE TRIP SOUTH

Superintendent Fred Patching of the big Fortmann Hatchery is local visitor, waiting for steamer to take him south. He plans quite a stay in the States and will probably take in the Fair while below.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Petrograd, Aug 3-A renewal of acroplane attacks by the Germans on Warsaw is reported. In the last one, seven people were killed and If wounded The Germans are evident ly trying to wreck the railroad bridg- es to prevent the escape of the final Russian army from that city.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Petrograd, Aug. 4-The announce ment is made today that if the Rus sian garrisons in the various fort rcsses and selected positions guard ing the Russian retreat are able to hold out for two days longer, it is hr. licved that the main part of the Rus sian army will have reached their new positions, and the retreat will have been q complete success. This is good news tG the residents of the Rus sian capital as some fear had been expressed that the Germans might
 strike the main army before it hal reached the defensive line, and thus smash them, opening up the way fo, the Germans to advance on Petrogra1
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

London, Aug 4-Dispatches from Austria state that the Austrians are preparing to evacuate their first line of trenches in the Isonza region. In the Tryol, the Italians are forcing the Austrians back, and the same is true of the operations along the Fella river. In the valley of tho i'clla several miles of railroad have been captured.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Frank Silvis, of the Beaver Falls shingle mill was in town this morn ing. He is making shipment of shingler to Loring
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
CRUDE OIL BURENR A SUCCESS

The cannery tender Chomley, the first Diesel cngined boat to operate in this region, is proving to be de- cided success, according to reports The big tug, operating on the cheap est kind of oil, is kept on the go practically all the time. Her oil consumption is said to be less than twenty cents per hour, and thus far her repair costs have been nil.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Monte Steely will be a passenger north on the Northwestern tonight for Juneau. He has severed his
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
SEASON OPENS AUGUST 15

The Miner has been in receipt of several inquiries these last few days as to when the open season began for deer hunting. The following from T bulletin received in recent mail will ,ur,uo,. tho 1Inactinn.
The Ordway new era., 1915-07-02
Mrs. Roberts Entertains

About 25 ladies we're entertained by
Mrs. d. @. Roberts Tuesday after.
noon from 3 till 8, at her beautiful
home just north of Ord way, in honor
OF Mrs. DeGarmo, an old schoolmate.
who. with her husband IS spending
the week In the Roberts home. Mr..
and Mrs. DeGarmo were Instructors in
the Cornell University, Ithica, N. Y.
for good many years. but are now
residing iu Cocoanut Grove, Florida.
Mrs. DeGarnois a great temperance
worker, holding two important offices
in the w. Q. T. U. She gave the la
dies very Interesting and instructive
talk along the lines Of work most
helpful to our union. Daiaty refresh
ments we're served, and all left feel
ing that they had been greatly bene
fitted as we'll as entertained, and
thanking Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. De-
Garmo for their efforts 10 making the
afternoon 50 enjoyable.
The Ordway new era., 1915-07-02
Local and Personal

Mrs. g . Woodbridge has received
some pest cards from her mother,
Mrs H. p. HImmell. showing views
0f the f1ne Hereford cattle which Mr..
Hummeil IL raising At his farm neal
Center. Mo. The Views show lOt OF
calves as fne as II would seem pOssi.
BILE to raise. and his stuck is In demand
all over the middle west.
Ice delivered tn your dU0r on reRul.
ar schedule Is the satisfactory way
Let Tiede emann's wagon supply YOU.
Examine our Vacuum washers be
fore you buy. They will please you,
The Ordway Trading Co.
VIM. Edgar. 10 COMPANY with Mrs
Edgar. Is now In Los Angeles. leaving
San Bernardin0 the first Of this week.
Tiedemann has an Adriance- Plat
corn binder set up for demonstration
See II before you buy.
Four straw stacker rope. Try one
at The Ordway Trading Co.