TWENTY-FIVE AMERICANS
MEET FATE ON SUSSEX
London, Mch. 27—When the Sus
sex was rammed and sunk by a tor
pedo Saturday the carried to a wat
ery grave one hundired persons.
There were twenty five American
citizens 011 board, who met their
fate ai»d went to the bottom with
t-h«> sinking boat.
STRANGE VESSEL SHIELDED
THE HAN SUBMARINE
Paris March 21— Reports to the
effec* that a strange merchant ves
sel was acting as a shield for the
submarine that attacked the Sussex
have been circulated among the of
ficers of the Belgian army.
A large boat bearing signs of ac
tive service steamed unsuspecting
along the channel and the subma
rine hugged closely beside it, then
it darted under the water and a
few minutes later the" Sussex was
sent to her doom.
Washington, D. C., March 27 —
President Wilson, has Informed his |
a*ociates to brinj; before him the '
official news of the sinking of the |
Susses aa soon aa It reaches the
Capitol.
The President is silent as to
■what course lie will follow until he
decides whether or not the disaster
was a violation of international law.
CASHIER IS I
SHORT IN CASH
Seattle, March 2"—Oliver H. j
Klin«, seventeen years caehier of
the Pacific Coast company, is misB- 1
iug. It w^s stated today that Kline
la short $10,000 in his accounts.
Mr. Kline acted as cashier of all
the subsidiary corporations of the
Pacific Coast Co. It w<is stated
that he speculated with the monsy
of the company for the past many i
years. E xperts state that the miss-!
lag amount may run considerably
higher. Kline waa bonded.
NEW MEASURE SNOWED
VXDER BV VOTE OF TWO
TO OXE AT HALVES
Tie voters of Ilaines oa March
20th, at a special election held for
the purpose of ratifying or reject
ing Sections 3, 4, 6 & 7 of Chapter
50, of the Session Laws of Alaska,
rejected the proposed legislation by
a vote of two to one.
The proposed enactment pro
vided for the general election of
town officials by a direct voto of
the people. The direct rebuff to
the new measure will, as formerly,
place the political control of city
iffajrs in the hands of the town
council. Thus giving to the council
the oower of electing all the of
ficial* fci city affairs.
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BIG GUNS TURNED LOOSE ON
BOON-MIKE IS STEADY
London, March 27—The German I
left wing is advancing' steadily 011
Verdun. Thq right wing oi the [
invading army is meeting with op- ■
position, while her advancement is J
j marked, yet it ia only ^vitii terrific |
I loss cf men, and i* is hoped that
It. will be chocked and thrown
back. The main body of the army
remains stationary. A bombardmen
tias begun. A steady fire is being
poim ti in upon the city. The Al
lies are preparing for a selge. The
Kaiser is throwing his whole atten
tion on the capture of this city.
Salor.iki, March 27 — Zeppelins
hovered around this city in an at
temn* to bombard the town. They
were prevented in carrying to com
pletion their planned bombardment
l,v the accurate marksmanship of
Russian guuuers. One machine was
drilled witjx bullet holes but did
aot come to earth. After soairing
around and viewing »lie surround
ing country they turned their course
to »ho northward.
London, March, 27—The invading
Russian army is reported as having
captured the trenches at Dvinsk. |
Therr attack upon, the trenches at
Jaeobsiadt was turned back by the
defenders at a heavy loss to the in
vac'ere.
Berlin, March 27—A raid upon
tne northern part of Schleswig
disastrous to tha British as it re
i suited in the killing of three avtot
ors and the wrecking of three val
j uablc hydroplanes.
The aero squad w;is brought to
earth by the guns ot the Germans.
No damage was done by the; British
scouts. One machine made a safe
get away and disappeared in the
; clouds.
I
TRANSPORTATION MAN
MOVES VP A PEG
It has been announced by L. C
Gilmun, president of the Great Nor
j them interests, that H. A. Jack
son. has bee.a appointed general
I traffic manager of the Great North
ern Pacific Steamship Co. Mr. Jack
sou was assistant traffic manager
of »he G. N. R. R. He succeeds
Cal E. Stone, who 'recently was
I appointed passenger traffic man
j ajrer of the G. N. R. R. Co.
NEW BOAT ON
S. S. GEORGIA'S BEAT
The Prince of Wales, sustituting
; for the Georgia, pulled into p°rt
;a* 10:30 last night with mail and
i pa^engers. The gasoline boat is
jbeinr Dlaced on the Tun v/hile the
j Georgia is making ready for her
summer's work by being overhauled
and renovated. The new boat car
ried mail and passengers.
Besides, carrying returning mail
and freight, reservations were made
on her for the returning Treadwell
quintets.
KUU'SK PLEADS NOT GUILTY
Edward Krause, through his at
torney, Kazis. Krauczunas, ent-ered
a plea of not guilty to the four in
dictments returned Friday, charging
forgery. The plea was entered with
the understanding that the attorney
for the defense would be allowed
to file a demurrer to the indict
ments at any time before April 2.
G. 3. Churchill, formerly of
..his ci'y, is waiting between boats
to make connections for a journey
scuth. Mr. Churchill now claims
Daw sen as his domicile. He plans
on returning by May first.
Normana Mackerel
Imported Fresh Mackerel in Oval
Tins—a Delicacy
During Lent we will make a Special
' Price on this of 25 c. per tin; $1.40
for 1 doz.; $2.75 per doz.
Have you tried the "Preferred Stock"
Oysters? Better than any other
canned Oyster on the Market
P. H. GANTY
til IKES CLEVER ESCAPE
PURSUERS LEFT EfTMOED
San Antonio, March 27—Villa,
♦.he Mexican bandit, sprung a com
; pleto surprise today by; escaping
| from his mountainous trap. The
combined American and Mexican
troops were not crafty enough to
outwjt the dexterous manipulator
of men.
I< was expected that Villa and
his men yere securely besieged. in
the little town 'f Eloso, communi
j cations from him and liis associates
hiuted at his surrender.
Jus* before the trap was sprung
tor his capture, he escaped through
column of cavalrymen flying the
colors of the United States. His
sscape was not discovered until
It is retreat was practically sealed.
llo is being pursued by a corps
3f cavalry. Latest wire from Persh
ing is that the situation, lias entire
ly changed. He finds that the
bandits have plenty of ammunition
2nd supplies. He expects a hard
campaign.
Cascas Grandes, March! 27—Villa
passed by this place in the night.
He is increasing his ar-my by forc
ing veons *o follow Ills (lag. His
army is in fighting trim. Advance
and rear guards have been placed
out under his leaders. Ha is flee
ing southward but indications point
to his being ready to give battle
if encountered. Efforts are'being;
made to cut off his escape.
New York, Marcli 27—Jess Wil
lard won his bout with Moran on
points. Many times during the con
test. Willard landed hoavy hay
makers in spots that v,rould have
meant a knock-out had it not been
for an injured hand which the cham
pion got during the fifth, round.
Morau started like a whirlwind.
His bliort jabs and feet work were
terrific up to the fcixtli round. Wil
lard .started slow, felt his way and
(I'.ened his reserve artillery in tlie
sixth round. He landed right and
left cu tile bocy* of Morau
POllIICiL BEE
Si HIES
The political bee is buzzing
around in our neighbor city. On
April 4th, citizens of Haines will
march to the DOlea and axpress
their choice for the men who are
to be the directors of their city in
all <13 affairs.
The following men have signified
their intentions for a berth on the
council, N. G. Hanson, Col. Sol.
Ripiusky, Wm, Holgate, R. H. Virch,
H. Higgins, J. Jensen, TimC reodon,
Wm. Hosliius, J. H. Chisel. Ed.
Fay is the only rne in 'he race for
clerk of the school board.
SPOKANE NEARIXG POUT.
•jr- ■
The Spokane will arrive at Skag
iv;iy tomorrow morning with SO tons
of freight and 14 passengers. She
is Sacked to arrive at 2 a. m.
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