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No. 158 SEVENTEENTH YEAR
GERMANY A T WAR WITH RUSSIA
Great Britain and Germany Fight Fierce Naval Battle
IBM OtKME
siimm mm wr
■!< • .-s to the territorial
(OuvetiUcu, which held
session in the Kiks' hall
c in >. assembled it 10:30 this
>. E. Davidson, chairman of
niH v.itif territorial commitee
•»k chair and stated that a
I cauc us would be had
neetlng was called to
that the selection of a
r . halrman would be the
st consideration.
-iderable discussion as to
r method of procedure It
>unced ih.it the calling to
>f the convention would be
ioni ! until 1:30 p. m. in order
, . the territorial committee
• to meet and pass upon creden
tial cs and to fix up roll
o i further postponement
.1 i o'clock p. m. was had.
Following are the .tames of the
t precincts, together with
' tfes, or those holding
J. M. Miller, H. J.
le (with several proxies).
i Johnson, J. F. McDonald,
y c.nd J. A. SudW (with
M. McGrath and Ber
v'::'—Felix Beachamp.
l—P. Noll, with proxies
i, Charcoal and Kasaan.
Frank Bacii, half dozen
1 -Louis Millet, with
t: »•»—Jv \V. Combs.
Troy of June.iu with
Cr: i proxita, also 25
•s in the second divi
" >i>b of Junei'.u, with S
Si" ond division, also
.m of Skagway, with
. U preventatives Torn
:'n>tu the westward.
it I rnej C. E. Bunnell,
with a dozen proxies, including
Seward; C. J. Todd, with half doz
tn proxies; Joe Baxter with proxies.
Cordova—C. H. Scneffler, with
proxies from Cordova, Chisana and
other preciuote.
Fairbanks—R. F. Roth and M.
Harrias, with 30 proxies and Dan
Callahan with 11 proxies.
The total voting strength of the
members present to take part in
the convention is 169, divided up a3
follows: First division, 44; second
t'ivision, 36; third division, 45;
fourth division, 4 4.
MRS. L. E. BUELL PASSES
AWAY AT JUNEAU
Word was brought to this city
yesterday 'rom Juneau that Mrs. L.
E. Buell, wife of L. E. Buell, who
Is so well known among the busi
ness men of this city, died Friday
uight after suffering a severe at
tack of paralysis. Mr. Buell re
ceived advice while here last Thurs
day that his wife was seriously ill,
and immediately returned home, ar
riving there In time to be at the
bedside of his life partner before
she oassed away. The body was
taken south on the City of Seattle,
and will be taken to Oakland, Cali
fornia for interment.
RIVER BOATS
Whitehorse, Aug, 2—Alice at
St. Michael.
Alaska down Hot Springs 6 a. m.
Delta at Gibbon.
White Seal down Idltaroi for
Fairbanks on the 31st.
Washburn down Idltarod for Fair
banks on the 1st.
Yukon at Dawson.
Water 57 inches.
Dawsou arrived 12 noon.
Nasutlin up Big Salmon 10:30 p.
m.
Selkirk up Coffee creek 9 p. m
Casca leaves Dawson 10 a. m.
Whitehorse sailed 7:3u p. m. on
the 2nd.
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PHONE 41 . SKaGWAY
Baltic Sea Scene of Greatest
Naval Engagement of Mod
ern Times—Six German and
Two British Ships Sunk
London, Aug. 3—The London
Times is in receipt of adviio trans
mitted from the Orion', b> private
wireless stations to i.1 • ■ effect that
orders have been sent to the l'u nch
and German coi.suls in the United
States to notify all members o: L'ie
German and Fronct r'Morw residing
in the United Suites md Alaska to
Immediately report to rispertixe con
[auls, and for them to immediately
return to their natiw countries for
active service.
Berlin, Aug. 3—Kale Saturday
j night tke German government of
ficially made a declaration of war
against the Russian government.
I The German army cid navy are
both in readiness, and immediately
following the declaration the Baltic
sea was filled with fighting craft.
London, Aug. 3—Although every
piece of floating machinery, as well
as the laud forces of Great Britain
are in shape to go into battle at a
moment's notice, Hagland has as
yet made 110 declaration of hostility
toward any of the b'iigerents in
the European trouble.
An attempt was tuade by Rus
sians to cut the cables but they 1
were frustrated by the German se
cret service.
Reports received yesterday from
the Prussian frontier suitr
shots have already beet; exchanged
between German and Russian pa
trols.
Paris, Aug. 3—The French gov- j
eminent made tlie announcement
'ate Sunday night that iV.• • French
army was all in readiness and that
all the troops of the .s' :'idin; army
were mobilized.
Paris, Aug. 3—There has us '
yet been no declaration (■ u.u be
tween the Gorman and French gov
ernments although it is believed that
such will be the case before the
close of today.
Advices received a: the capital
today state that Carman troops
crossed the French border near
Strasburg, invading the province
immediately west of that city, there
by violating the Luxemburg treaty.
Berlin, Aug. 3—Russian troops
in great numbers aro reported to
have crossed the I'ru.-.-. a frontier
at Schwinden, and l:av«> invaded
that portion of the empire. It is
reported that at two other points
along the Prussian frontier Rus
sian troops have crosjcd into the
German empire.
Rome, Aug. 3—It is reported that
the Austrian government is with
drawing the troops from Servia,
and is preparing for an attack
from the Russian government.
Paris, Aug. 3—Reports received
liore this morninr from the Ger
man frontier state that the French
aviation corps of the army is do
ing some fine work, several aero
planes making ascents this morning
over the troops stationed at Ger
man military posts, «nd dropping
bombs into the midst of them.
Berlin, Aug. 3— Although there
is a rumor to the effect that Em
peror Joseph has been assassinated,
no confirmation of It could be
obtained.
l^ondon, Aug. 3—Sir Thomas Lip
ion has declared his Intention of
cancelling his challenge for the
American cup in case England de
clares war atrainst some one of the
belligerent countries now engage 1
in conflict in continental Europe.
Washington, D. C.f Aug. 3—A re
quest has been received here ask
i ig that the United States take
'.-barge of the Austrian embassies
should the occasion arise. Up to
a late hour today no reply had been
made.
Stockholm, Aug. 3—Sweden, Nor
>vily and Italy are making efforts
io remain neutral in the present,
clash between the great nations of
Europe.
Ottawa, Aug, 3—Orders were this
morning issued calling out all the
naval reserve In Cauada, and for
them to prepare for service and
immediate return to England.
London, Aug. 3—Advices received
here from Constantinople Btato that
tiie Turkish government is prepar
ing to declare war against the Ser
vian government.
London, Aug. 3—Thousands of
American tourists are held in var
ious parts of Europe being unable to
got away owing to the fact that al
riost all steamer sailings have been
cancelled. Lloyds and other ma
rine underwriters are refusing to
write marine insurance, and the
shipping is all being held up.
London, Aug. 3—The feeling here
is intense, and it is believed that
England will declare war ou Ger
many today.
London, Aug.3—At four o'clock
this afternoon reports were re
ceived here that a terrific naval en
gagement bad been fought between
German and English war ships on
the Baltic; and as a result six
1 German and two British ships were
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P. H. GANTY, GROCER
sunk. It Is reported that the
fight was the most desperate naval
battle which has been fought, where
modern fighting machines were useA,
As a result of tho battle on the
Baltic, the British admlrality im
mediately assumed complete con
trol over all wireless equipment
on vessels now in British waters,
as well as all land telegraph.
Nish, Aug. 3—Backed by Monten
egrins it is reported that Servia is
assuming an aggressive attitude
and is preparing to invade Bosnia.
Copenhagen, Aug. 3—A fleet of
German warships is steaming up
the Baltic sea to attack Russian
towns and cities along its shores.
Victoria, B. C., Aug. 3—The Can
adian cruiser Rainbow is watching
for the German cruiser Leipzic,
which has been reported to
be on Its way here to coal, and
which it is the intention of the
former to intercept and prevent.
DRAPE JUICE
St. Petersburg, August 1—That I
the Czar was thoroughly in earnest j
in his recent announced deterjjiina
tion to make the Russian army dry I
is shown by the text of the new [
prohibition regulations just pub
lished. Officers are iorbiddeu to
drink vodka in camp, on manoeuv
ers, or while on duty with their I
men. All cases of drunkenness are
to be dealt with in the severest
possible manner. Commanding of
ficers aro ordered to discourage «s
much as possible the drinking of'
any kind of intoxicants by their |
subordinates, anil are recommended |
to set the example themselves.
Vodka is forbidden to the enlisted |
men at all times, and the most'
stringent measures will be taken to
prevent them from buying it. No
foldier will be allowed to receive'
money from home if he is known
to be inclined to drink.
M. Johnson is fixing up the
building on Sixth street next door
west of the Elks' hall as a hand
laundry and expects to have it in
operation in about tea days.
LAWYERS LEAD
DOCTOBSSECOND
Taris, Aug. 1—Lawyers come
first and doctors second among tie
professions of the new French
deputise. There are 141 lawyers,
53 doctors, 21 military and naval of
ficers; 16 farmers; 46 journallatB
or writers; 32 manufacture^; 43
landowners; 22 laborers; 25 com
mercial employes; 3 ship-owners; 6
capitalists; 10 ex-magistrates: 11
pharmacists; 3 veterinary surgeons;
5 printers; 1 editor and 3 hotelmea.
CAPITAL GEEGAW8 TAXED
FOR FIRST TIME SINCE lOOS
Washington, Aug. 3—For the
first time since 1902 a new law as
sessing taxes on Jewelry aad
"other articles of personal adorn
ment" owned by residents of the
National capital went Into effect
today. Most criticism of the law,
naturally, came from wealthy so
ciety women whose jewel* are re
nowned for their great ralue a ad
beauty. The biggest tax oa aay
single jewel, it was said, will be
paid on the notorious Hope diamond,
purchased some time ago by Mi«.
Edward B. McLean, wife of the
owner of a Washington newspaper,
and daughter of the late Thomaa F.
Walsh, Colorado mining king. Thous
ands cf dollars additional revenue
was expected to result from the law.
the best part of It being according
to the law "a framoro, th® iucreased
revenue will come from the pockets
of those who can well afford It
not from the common people.
CATHOLICS ON PILGRIMAGE
TO SHRINE AT QUEBEC
Albany, N. Y., Aug. 3—Several
thousand Catholics, representing tk<»
Albany diocese left here and neaitoy;
points recently on a pilgrimage to
tlie slirine of St. Anne do Bgaupre,
Quebec. A number of clergymen ara
directing the pilgrimage.
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