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The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
Garment Strike
 To be Arbitrated

CHICAGO, Oct. 3.-After having been on strike for a week past, IL is believed that the garment work CTS who walked out of the local shops last Monday morning will return to work if the employers of the labor will consent to arbitrate with them. It is reported that the employers are considering such ao> tion.
 The original demands of the gar ment workers union, the 10000 mem- bers of which struck last Monday, were for 4S hour week and a raise of p per cent in wages. Their strike has been the cause of cOnsid- erable suffering among their ranks, although it has been peaceable in every way. Very few arrests as q result of the strike are reported by the police.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
EARTHQUAKE. ELI I ON
 COAST
AND OTHER COAST CITIES, AS WELL AS CITIES OF NEVADA AND UTAH, CAUSING CON- STERNATiON AMONG PEOPLE
ALL OF THEM VERY SEVERE
BUILDINGS WERE SHAKEN DOWN AND MEN FILLED BY VlO- lENCE OF SHOCKS AT RENO, NEVADA-SALT LAKE REPORTS LIKEWISE.

SEATTLE. Oct. 3.-An earthquake lasting for about 30 seconds was felt in this city at an early hour this morning. The shock was severe while it lasted. but no damages are reported. Several shorter but light CT shocks succeeded the first big quake.
 Reports from neighboring towns indicate that the quake was gen eral all along the coast Vancou- yer and VictOrla both report feeling the shock, while it was also dis tinctly felt at Eureka, California As far as can be learned all of the qlakes at the different places oc- cured at the same time.
 RENO SHAKEN.
 RENO. Nevada, Oct 3.-This city was throWh into panic at an early hour this morning by series of three earthquakes, which were strong enough to rage several frame buildings. No further damage is re ported, although it is stated that men walking along the streets of this city were felled by the violence of the shocks.
 SALT LAKE SHAKES.
 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 8. - The inhabitants of this city were awakened at an early hour this morning by series of violent earth quakes, each lasting more han enc minute. Many people were badly frightened by the quaKes, running from their homes in their night dresses.
 As a result of the quake the great Salt Lake was considerably disturb ed. the waves from it running hign up on the shore. No damage by the shocks has yet been reported
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
FRENCH OFFICERS AS STRATEGISTS.

PETROGRAD, Oct 3.-A special
 French military committee has ar rived here fer the purpose of assist ing the Russian military experts,
 It is composed of officers high in rank in the French army The Frenchmen will go directly to the firing line as soon as possible where they will be placed in charge of the strategic movements of the Russian forces. It is believed here that a change in strategists will
 have the effect of partially stem
 ming the successes of the Germans in this country.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04

PARIS, Oct 3.-The first week ot the allied offensive movement has now ended and it shows that mater ial gains have been made all along the western line of battle by the French and British forces. It is believed here that the last week is the beginning of the end, as it is confidently predicted that the allied forces will be able to hold most of the ground gained by them in the fighting, and that they will be able to make more gains during the com ing week
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
Champ Clark In
 L.imeEght Again

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Oct. 3.-Champ Clark, speaker of the house of rep resentatives, and admittedly one of the biggest Democrats making his home in this state, was the chief speaker at meeting of Democrats held here last night. In discussing the coming election he was loud in his praise of President Wilson, stat ing that in his opinion another term for Wilson is a foregone conclusion.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
Gale Raging On
 Western Coast

VANCOUVER, B. C., Oct. B. A gale entirely out of proportion to those of recent years is now raging on this part of the Pacific coast and although but meagre reports of damages have yet been received, it is believed to have created much havoc, particularly with shipping. Rumors of several wrecks have al ready been received here. although no confirmation of the seriousness 3 of the damage done has yet been re- ceived
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
He Got More Than
 His Part of Spoil

CHICAGO, Oct. 3.-Thomas Kelley, the contractor who built the parlia- ment buildings of the province of Manitoba, at Winnipeg, has been placed under arrest here, the charge being fraud. The arrest was made at the instigation of Canadian secret service officials, who traced Kelley to this city It is probable that ex- tradition papers will be issued in Canada and that Kelley will be taken to Winnipeg to stand trial.
 The fraud is charged in connection with the construction of the parlia- ment buildings. Kelley is said to have benefited by more than $1,25O0OO by the graft.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
MILLIONS MORE TO ENTER FIGHT.

PARIS, oct. 3.-It ls ofhclaIIy an nounced that before the end of an other week the allied armies will put at least one million more men into the field on the western battle front The plan is to wear the Germans out by continuous fighting and then to carry the works with one grand assault with the reserve force It is reported that the Ger man reserves have been brought into the battle everywhere along the line and that the regular troops, who have been fighting in the trench es for the past two weeks, are now practically exhausted.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
Driver of Auto
 Killed Tn Race

FRESNO, Calf, Oct. 3-Don Francis. racing chauffeur, was killed during the 150mile automobile race held here yesterday The race was a widely advertised event of the district fair. many we'll known mo. torists participating.
 Francis was killed by the over turning of his car when it left the track. He was moving at a great rate of speed when the car, from the spectators point of view, seem ed to become unmanageable and went into nearby fence. The mechani- clan who was in the machine with Francis escaped with but few bruises
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
Earth Is Quaking
 In Scotland Now

LONDON. Oct. 3.--ReCent reports received here are to the effect that an earthQuake of some magnitude was responsible for a panic of the people living in the Solway district. of Scotland. yesterday morning. The reason for the scare was that the inhabitants of the town believed that they were being subjected to the action of some new and un- known kind of internal machine used by the Germans in war
 It is stated that the shock lasted for a full minute and was very SC were. No damage is reported
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
GERMAN OFFICER ADMITS DEFEAT.

LONDON, oct. 3.-AccOrding to dispatches received here the com mander of the German forces in Belgium has practically admitted the defeat or his forces in the fightirg g now going on. He says that he and his men will fight to the very lagT ditch rather than give up to the elle my, but states that he will be Won dertully surprised if his forces are able to withstand the continued at Jacks of the British and French forces, which he characterizes as the greatest yet seen in the present war
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
Dates for Worlds
 Series Arranged

NEW YORK, Oct 3.-At a con ference of the officials of the Ma tional baseball commission held here yesterday it was agreed that the worlds series of games between Philadelphia and Boston shall star, at Philadelphia on October 8. An other game will be played at Phila- delphia on October g, while the next two games will take place on the Boston grounds on the eleventh and twelfth. After that, games will be played alternately in each city until the ownership of the pennant is decided.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
GOODS WILL BE
 RELEASED SOON

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. B. The British embassy today notified the state department that the $6OO.- 900 worth of goods consigned to the United States for American firms and which has been held up for some time past at Rotterdam, will be released for shipment tomorrow.
 The embassy has also announced that other shipments which have been held up will he released from time to time.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
RUSSIA WELCOMES
 GERMAN WITHDRAWAL.

LONDON, Oct. 3.-AccOrding to reports received here from Petro, grad, the Russian government IS considerably relieved by the with drawal of troops from the eastern front to assist in the western cam paign. It is stated that several army corps have been withdrawn and that the Russians no longer feel themselves in danger of the advanc- ing Germans, as the latter will not have more than enough men to hold the positions already secured.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
BULGARIA TO
 JOIN TEUTONS.

LONDON, Oct 3.-It is confident ly expected here that Bulgaria will join the TeutCnic forces within the next two weeks in an attempt to subdue Serbia Great numbers of Bulgarian troops are now being con centrated upon the borders of Ser bia and Greece and open hostilities are expected momentarily. The al lied powers are now preparing d note demanding that Bulgaria make full declaration of her intentions.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
GERMANS MAKE
 COUNTER ATTACKS.

PARIS, Oct. 3.-Numerous counter attacks in various places in an eff fort to regain the ground lost by them during the past week, have been made by the German forces. They have been repulsed at almost every point, although they have sue ceeded in retaking some of their second line trenches. In no in stance, however, have they regained a foothold on ground held by them before the offensive movement of the past week on the part of the allies was commenced.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
BATTLE STILL RAGING
 IN WESTERN WAR ZONE
Artillery Dues Between Allies and Germans Are Continuous Sides Claim Gains--Bug gana Will Soon Enter Conhc--
 Germans Are Now Attacking Serbia

Austrian forces on the Italian trench es before Rombom is declared to have been ona of the greatest failures of the present conflict on the Aus tro-ltalian border, according to dis patches received here rom Genera, Cadorna. The AuStrians attacked in force, but were easily repulsed by the Italians, who were never at any time in danger of losing the trenches
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
A HURRICANE E OF METAL.

PARIS. Oct. 3.-The allied forces are determined to get in striking
 distance of the German defenses at Lens. With this idea in mind Q perfect hurricane of metal is being
 rained upon the German trenches, it being estimated that fully three
 million shells have been fired by the artillery of the allies during the past week.
 It is considered that the artillery
 duel is the greatest in the history
 of the world. The Germans are
 stated to have brought a gun into
 action with a range of 23 miles. It is reported that 125 big guns
 were recently captured by the French from the Germans in the fighting in | the Champaign district.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
AERO CAMP
 BOM BAROED,

PARIS, Oct 3.-Sixty-five French aeroplanes bombarded the large Ger man flying camp at Vouchers, on the Challerange line of railroad today. Over 300 shells are reported to have been dropped by the airmen, and great damage is stated to have been done to the German flying machine corps. The Challerange line Of railroad ls that over which all of the supplies for the army of Crown Prince Fred erick, of Germany, are brought.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
Seventy-six Boats
 Tied Up by Slide

PANAMA, Oct. 3.-Seventy six boats are tied up by the great land slide which almost fills Culebra cut Some of them are headed through the canal from the east and others are eastward bound.
 IL is probable that the boats will not be released before October 10. although a canal wreCking crew is doing everything it can to remove the slide as expeditiously as possi ble.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
ALLIES BARD BELGIAN COAST,

TAR1S, oct. 3.-The French land forces, composed of heavy artillery, today bombarded the city of West end, on the Belgian coaat They operated in conjunction with the British fleet. Just what damage was done to the enemies positions is not known The French sustained no damages of importance, while the damages to the British attacking force are reported to have been in- significant.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
WILL ATTEMPT
 TO CUT THROUGH.

LONDON, Oct 3.-It is believed here that the concentration of Bull garian troops on the Serbian and Grecian borders means that an at tempt is shortly to be made by the Teutonic forces to cut their way through to the relief of Constanti nople German troops are reported to have tried to cross the river Save in several places, but they have been repulsed at all points by the Serbian forces All hope of inducing Bulgaria to remain neu tral has been abandoned by the allies.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04

of French and English officers and artillerymen are at Belgrade, where they are preparing the Serbian ar tillery for the coming campaign. It is also stated in dispa' re ceived here that a large detachment of Russian gunners is also being sent to Serbia.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
RUSSIANS ARE ON OFFENSIVE.

LONDON, Oct. 3.-It Is announced in official dispatches received here from Petrograd that the Russian forces now in Galicia are fighting on the offensive again. For the past several days they have been holding their own against the Au7- trians, who, while they have been attacking the Russian trenches with great obstinacy, have been contlnu- ously repulsed.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
AUSTRIANS WILL SEND UDTlMATUM.

LONDON, Oct. 3.-Advices recent ly received here are to the effect that Austria will shortly send an ultimatum to Roumania demanding to Turkey. It is officially stated here that the demands of the Aus trians will De refused and it is expected that the refusal will be the means of precipitating hostilities be tween the two countries.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
GERMANS FORTITI BULGARIAN PORT.

l SALONIKI. Oct. 3.-A report has been received here 70 he effect
 that German forces are now en
 gagged in fortfying tte Bulgarian port of Dedeagatch. They are min. ing the harbor and otherwise p1e-
 pairing the place to withstand a siege, according to reports.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
Britain Says That
 Blockade IS Ended

WASHINGTON. D. C., Oct. B. The British government has officially notified the state department that the submarine blockade of the Brit ish coast by the Germans has been broken. It is stated that at least 50 of the submarines have been captured or sent to the bottom by British warships. and that even the semblance of blockade of British ports no longer exists
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
NEW MOVEM EN1 INAlICtJRATED.

PARIS. Oct. 3.-The allies have inaugurated new series of as saults in the Ypres region and in the Argonne district. The fight is marked by many daring deeds on the part of the allied soldiery, all of the men being imbued with the idea that every gain made means that the Germans have been driven back a step from the western front,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
SHE SANG THE NATIONAL SONG. |

AMSTERDAM, Oct. V Word Of the incarceration at Ghent of the Baroness Bruggee, very prominent Belgian woman. by the Germans, has just been received here. It is stated that the reason she was jailed was because she persisted in singing the Belgian national anthem in public places when repeatedly warned against doing so.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
rotest Against
 Seizure of Meat

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct g. Attorneys for the Chicago Meat Packers association arrived here yes terday for a conference with mem ber3 of the staff Of the state depart ment relative to the seizure by the British government recently of 29 cargoeS of meat It is stated that a protest is to be entered to the de partment against the detention of the meat by the British.
 THE CONFERENCE
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct g. Through their attorneys, who arrived here yesterday for a conference with officials of the state department the Chicago Meat Packers associa- tion demands that the government secure redress for them from Eng land for the seizure of the meat car goes. The state department officials gave no intimation of the line of ac tion which will be pursued.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
MILLION M EN ARE BATTLING.

PARIS, oct. 3.-NearIy one million men are battling to the death in the Artois and Champaign region The fighting is gong on with un li- unfinished fury, but despite that fact there are but few material gains made by either side.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
RUSSIAN BEAR GETTING CROSS.

PETROGRAD, Oct. 3.--Because Bulgaria persists in her warlike at titude toward the allied powers, Russia is considering the sending of an ultimatum to that country ask- ing why such preparations are bein> made. A meeting of ihe war offio Q officials is to be held tomorrow on the Bulgarian question, and it is probable that action will be taken at that time
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
GER ANY AFTER SERBIA'S SCALP.

LONDON, Oct. 3.-It is reported here that German forces are con, centrating along the river Save with the intention of attacking Serbia at an early date. The report con tains the information that it is be lieved in Belgrade that the Germans will attack Serbia independently of Austria and regardless of the action taken by that country.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
BRITISH CAPTURE MORE TRENCHES.

LONDON, Oct. 3.-That the Brit sh forces operating in Belgium hava succeeded in capturing more trench es from the Germans is the report received here late tonight. Tue fighting is said to have been terrific the Germans not giving up untii those in the trenches were practi cally annihilated by the fire of the allied soldiers The report has not been corroborated.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
GER M ANS LOSE TWO MILLIONS.

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 3.-It is un- officially reported here that the Ger man casualties on the western bat tie front since the opening of the war have been in the neighborhooG of 2,000000 men,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
GER MANS ARE
 USING GAS 8OM 8S.

PARIS. Oct. 3.-Reports from the battle front in the vicinity of Avion are to the effect that the Germans are using gas bombs in their can nonading with telling effect. The French forces in that vicinity were unprepared for the attack by gas, but supplies for the prevention of asphyxiation are now being rushed to them.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
ITALY WILL
 AID BANS.

GENEVA, Oct. 3.-Advices re ceived here indicate that Italy is preparing to send an army of 200, 1000 men to the assistance of Serbia when the Teutonic offensive move ment against that country begins. It is also reported that a number
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
Martha Washington
 Will Is Returned

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 3.-The state of Virginia is again the posses sor of the famous Martha Washing ton will, the document having been returned to the state by J. Pierpont Morgan. It was stolen from the Fairfax court house ny federal sol diers during the Clvll war. and was purchased from them by Morgan 5 father.
 The will was returned to the state under threat of a suit which has been pending in the supreme court of the United States regarding its ownership It is stated that the suit has now been withdrawn
 Among those scheduled to leave on the stage today are Mrs G. An derson, G. F. Kenney. Gus Peterson James Kemp, Dutch Blanchfield, w. Terrill, Henry Roden, Sam Louma ] A. Vile and Jay Livengood,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04

Mrs. D. J. Fairburn, of Chatani-
 ka, came to town Friday for short trip returning home last evening.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04

Az consequence of the cable
 being out of commission. all of the
 telegrams received in Fairbanks since Friday have either come via
 Egbert and Ashcroft over the Canad- ian line, or via the Cordova wireless.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04
Alaka Cable to
 Be Repaired Soon

SEATTLE, Oct 3.--The cable ship Burnside is scheduled to leave here tomorrow for Alaskan waters, where she will pick up and repair the Alaska cable It is believed that the break in the cable Is near Sitka.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-04

AUSTRIAN ATTACK IS BIG FAILURE.
 ROME, Oct 3.-The attack of the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-28

COAL AND LUMBER
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-28
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Which do you prefer. my dear, o
little claret OF some champagnez"
Il think prefer champagne. George.
And besides. we really ought to do al
we can for France-"-Life.
The Inexperienced-He says he can
hardly restrain himself from falling
down and worshiping her
The RejectedHTeH him not to get
nervous; she'll throw him down soon
enough.-Puck-
Would you go to war for your
country
Would 1 go to war for my -couutrv7
I'd do more than that. I'd lick any
man that tried to get my eonutry into
war--Detroit Free Press 49,
Now, this typewriter Is equipped
with all the summer attachments"
Summer attachmentsE
"A small mirror, a miniature clock
and a Thermometer everything girl
has to consult frequently."-Louis-
vile Courier-JournaL
DO you think women's clubs lessen
interest I'm the hOme?"
No" replied Miss Cayenne. AFTER
listening TO formal lectures and de-
bates, / should think a woman would
find her husbands conversation COM
paratively entertaining. ashington
star.
Il wonder how these ponderous
poles got here" Said the scientist. Tt
took heavy timbers 10 make these
totem poles"
Il wonder, too" said the Joker Of
the party. Totem poles. ehz Must
have been a good deal Of trouble 10
tote 'em."-Kansas City Journal
He was wandering aimlessly around
in a department store when the floor
walker approached him,
Looking for something's he asked.
Yes, my wife" replied the man.
Describe her"
Well, she's a sort Of limousine with
heavy tread and usually runs On low"
Ohio Motorist.
NY husband has found a way by
which he says I am Of the greatest
help TO him In his literary work"
How nice that must be for you,
my deari But how are you able 70
DO itz"
AS soon as see him At his desk
| go into another room and keep per-
fectIy quiet until he has 6nlshed"-
4 New York Globe.