The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-13
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WASHINGTON. D. C.. Sept b.-| Secretary of War Garrison is au thority for the statement that the Wal department now has the Mexican situation well in hand. with ample troops scattered along the border to cope with any situation that may arise. The secretary says that most of the trouble which has occurred thus far has resulted chiefly from the acts of irresponsible MeNicans who do not represent any one ot the several factions which are fight ing for the control of the Mexican government
 PICNIC WAS TRIED.
 NEW YORK. Sept, 6-The cele bration of Labor Day was varied by the workers of this city today, a monster picnic taking the place of the usual parade and proving much more enjoyable, especially to the women and children. Seyeral other eastern cities are reported to have adopted a similar plan and luere Is the probability that picnics will be the rule hereafter on Labor Day instead of speaking and parad- ing. which ha, been the custom here tu.ore from the time of the inaugu- ration of the day in 1882,
 DISTANCE MiSCALCUUATED.
 HONOLULU. Sept. 6.-Considera ble damage resulted today when the American steamship supply crashed into the submarine flotilla while try ing to make a landing Three of the submarines of the F class were disabled and probably will be out ot commission several weeks while re. pairs are being made. Other small craft in the harbor also suffered somewhat. The accident was due to the miscalCulatiOn of the captain of the supply.
 CELEBRATE JOINTLY.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6.-The elaborate program arranged by the management of the Panama-P Pacitic International exposition in honor of Labor Day attracted thousands of visitors to the fair grounds today and the celebration was one of the most successful ever held in the city. The chief feature of the celebration was the reunion of the Building Trades council and the Labor coun- cil, today having been the first time in years that the two organizations have held a joint celebration.
 LOOKED LIKE MONEY.
 SEATTLE Sept. 6.-The annual convention of the American Bankers association was opened today at the Moore theatre with more than 2,000 bankers in attendance. the gathering bens representative of all sections of the United States. On Wednes- day afternoon. when the important work of the convention will begin, William Howard Taft will be the chief speaker. On Thursday even ing. Judge Taft will be the guest of honor and chief speaker at the an nual banquet of Seattle Chapter American Institute of banking
 The majority of the eastern dele gates are accompanied by their families.
 JUDGE KNOWLES SHOT.
 PROVIDENCE, R. l. Sept. G. Federal Judge William Knowles, Of the Eighth district. was found dead this morning in front of his bunga- low, the victim of an asSasSin's at tack, The attack occurred after the judge had left his home in North Scituate, intending 10 trolley to this city. The shots which killed him evidently were fired from the bushe5 not more than 100 yards from the house. Two of the bullets entered the back and the third struck him in the jaw, indicating that he turned after the first shot had been fired and staggered back to the gate where he fell dead.
 The police are proceeding on the theory that the attack was one Of revenge.
 MAYOR WILL FIGHT.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 7.--The trial of Mayor Joseph s. Bell, of this city. on the charge of conspiracy ln connection with the primaries held here last year, was begun today with the courtroom packed to it's capacity. The prominence of the defendant and his associates who are awaiting trial is directing much attention to the case
 Notwithstanding the fact that sev- eral of those indicted with the mayor have made pleas of guilty, Mayor Bell has not weakened in the least and promises to make hard fight for his liberty
 DUDE" LEWIS MYSTERY.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept, T. Much mystery surrounds the sud den departure of James Hamilton l-tNIS lI Ilttu foldleS senator rom Illinois, who is reported to have left New York today on a secret mis- sion to Europe Passports were granted to the senator early this morning, but he declined to make his plans known.
 GOETAALS ClTY'S GUEST.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7.-Gov- ernor George w. Goethals, of the Canal zone, is the hOnored guest of this city today, and of the manage ment of the Panama Pacific Inter- national exposition.
 GONE TWO YEARS.
 Bedding, Cal, Sept. 7-Because his wife refused to welcome him home after an absence of two years, John Grinell, who arrived from h. terior Alaska today with a poke full of gold, shot himself with sui cidal intent and is in a precarious condition. The couple quarreled two years ago and he left for the North tc seek his fortune During his tay in Alaska he forgot his troubles and upon arriving here today he has tened to greet his deserted wife She was still bitter against him and turned him away from the house without ceremony.
 After the shooting, Grinell told his doctors that he regretted that he had not made a better job of his