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SUNK BY ALLIES' FLEET
PAILS, Dec. 31.—An Austrian squadron enroute to attack
Durazzo, in Albania’ was attacked by an allied fleet. Two
Austrian torpedo boat destroyers of the latest type were
sunk. The remaining Austrian vessels fled the scene. The
^ allies suffered no losses.
; The allied fleet had knowledge of the proposed attack and
| lay in wait for the approaching Austrian warships. The Aus
trian squadron was taken by surprise, and made little re
sistance. 4
GERMANS MAKE AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERT.
j BERLIN, Dec. 31.—It is officially reported in Berlin that a
German scientist has discovered a substitute for gun cotton,
V which is made out of wood fibre. It is claimed that the sub
stitute is better than the original and is much cheaper.
KAISER’S ILLNESS NOT SERIOUS, SATS BERLIN.
LONDON, Dec. '31.—An authoritative Berlin report states
that the kaiser’s illness is due to non-malignant boils. His
physicians advise him to remain iadoors during the bad
wetather, but he is not confined fc* his bed.
HARCOURT QUITS THE IRITIS* CABINET.
LONDON, Dee. 31.—The resignation of Lewis V. Harconrt,
commissioner of works in the British cabinet- is announced
today. Tt is rumored that Hareourt will be made viceroy to
India. Hareourt’s wife was formerly Miss Ethel Burns, of
New York city. Should he be appointed to the India post,
this will make the second American vieerone, the first being
Lady Curzon, nee Mary Leiter, of Chicago.
ij| GREEK STEAMER LIMPING INTO PORT.
NEW YORK. Dec. 31.—The Greek steamer Salonika, which
twice has been reported in trouble since its departure for New
York, sent a wireless message today saying it was slightly
damaged and is proceeding at the rate of four miles an hour.
There are three hundred passengers on board.
TEN DOLLARS FOR
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CHICAGO, Uec. 31.—The national
prohibition convention plans a cam
paign for the passage of a bill by the
congress taxing liquor a thousand
dollars a gallon. This would make
a single drink cost $10.
WHITES AND
COLORED BATTLE
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BLAKELY, Ga., Dec. 31—Follow
ing the killing of a white planter on
plantation near Blakely by two col
ored men, a serious battle between
whites and colored people occurred
yesterday. Four negroes were killed
outright, two were burned to death
i in a cabin, and two white men were
Sseverely Injured. Many others, both
^white and colored, received wounds
a slight naturs.
Start the new year off right, boys.
|Get a pink lady and a good cigar,
’lay a game of straight billiards or
pocket billiards, or a game of bowl
ing. Our tables and alleys are all
pew, and regulation size, and kept in
perfect shape. True balls. *Best
lies money can buy. Our parlors
re large, roomy, with good lights,
|eli ventilated and warm. Music all
time. Courtesy to all patrons. A
»ppy New Year. Robarts.
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To all those who so kindly *
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our first Christmas tree for the
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children of Anchorage the suc
cess it was, we extend our sia
cere thank's, and wish every
y a Happy and Prosperous
few Year.
SOCIAL CLUB or ELKS
OF ANCHOPAOE.
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SEATTLE FRAMING
• FOR WILD NIGHT
SEATTLE. Dec. 31.—Drastic po
lice regulations have been invoked
to preserve order in Seattle, on the
eve of its passing from a "wet” to a
"dry" city. Anyone caught giving
liquor to another after the clock
strikes the midnight hour will be
arrested and sent to jail for two
days. The cafes will be locked at
midnight .but customers inside at
that hour may remain and drink all
the liquor on the table which was
served before midnight, regardless of
the length of time it takes to con
sume it. The chief of police says
those people who imbibe too freely
are safer inside a cafe than out of it,
roaming about the city»
Many of the saloons Have decided
to close permanently early in the
evening, while others will admit tc
the barroom only regular patrons.
Mirrors in most of the saloons have
been boarded up, in anticipation oi
rough houses. The police admit that
they expect a troublesome time, but
say they can handle the situation.
Some of the saloons that will be
put out of business by the prohibi
tion law will be transformed intc
ioe cream parlors, soft drink places
barber shops, etc. Most of the more
prominent saloon men are going tc
Californi, to engage in the mail
order liquor business.
The chief of police has directed
his officers to use clubs on rowdies,
in lieu of placing them under arrest.
A meeting of the Masonic Clut
will be held at Laskay’s tailor store
Monday evening, January 3. W
Ervin, Sec.
8AVHI>
Ovar $5 this month by having my
kodak finishing done by That Mar
Logemann, Fifth avenue and D St
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That piece of furniture you neec
would be an appropriate holiday gift
: WILKES makes everything. Shoj
opposite Alaska Transfer Co.
Courtesy to all patrons is my
; motto. Robarts.
TO BUKOWINA FRONTIER
BERLIN, Dee. 31.—Russian battalions are concentrating on
the Bukowina frontier. It is the belief of the Teutons that
the mobilization at this point of the enemy portends a clash
with the Teuton troops in Gajacia or an invasion of Bukowina.
The Teutons aro preparing to meet the attack.
FORD’S PLANS WILL COST A MILLION.
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 31.—Henry Ford’s plans will cost a
million dollars, if the conference now on here is prolonged and
matters under consideration are put through, according to the
manager of the commission. Among other things, it is planned
to give $10,000 for the relief of the poor of Stockholm, out of
consideration for the friendly treatment generally accorded
the delegates in this city.
RAPE FIEND IS
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 31—Hun
dreds of persons are searching for
Evan Kemp, who is identived \s
the man who assaulted and shot.
Mrs. Mabel Myers at Gresham, near
Portland, the other night. Sum
mary vengeance will be meted out
to Kemp, if the searchers find him.
OLYMPIA, Dec. 31.—Elsie Mil
hill, aged 13, has been missing from
the home of her parents for two
weeks, and her disappearance is p
profound mystery. R. Chapelle, a
logger, told the police yesterday
that he saw the girl at Renton nine
days ago. The entire force of the
county sheriff is scouring the coun
try for the missing one.
SEATTLE, jJec. 31.—W. Clark,
formerly employed as an investi
gator for the prosecuting attorney's
office, has been arrested and identi
fied as one of the men who held up
a saloon and looted the till, Christ
mas night, in Seattle.
CHRISTMAS TREE
FOR LITTLE FOLKS
.Children composing the members
of the Catholic Sunday school had a
Christmas tree at the home of Mrs.
L. F. Shaw yesterday afternoon. In
charge of the affair were Mrs. A. M.
McDermott and Mrs. Shaw, teachers
in the Sunday school, kindly assist
ed by Mrs. R. D. Chase and Mrs.
Chapin. The little folbks played
games and had refreshments.
NO PAPER TOMORROW.
Tomorrow, New Year’s Day, there
will be no Issue of the Daily Pioneer.
The force wishes to join with the
town generally in celebrating the
advent of another year.
Dr. McCallie says: The greatest
gift on earth is good teeth.
Then, why not spend your Xmas
money in surprising your mouth.
You hare no idea how fitting it ig.
It costs nothing to find out at cor
ner of C and Fourth avenue, oppo
site the Crescent.
For Rent—Northern Light Baths,
at flagpole; four tubs; other business
calls me away. Oskar Gohr Anson.
A happy and prosperous New Year
to all. Robarts.
FIB* TO or
N. Y. DELEGATION
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 31.—The
candidacy of Charles W. Fairbanks,
former vice-president, for the repub.
Itcan presidential nomination, re
ceded a bis boost today, when his
backers in Indiana were assured that
their man would receire a solid dele
gation from the state of New York.
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 31.—At a
republican love feast held here last
night, the name of former Vice
President Fairbanks was formally
launched as a candidate for the re
publican presidet'Mal nomination.
Fairbanks is assured of the Indiana
delegation.
SEATTLE, Dec. 31.—The Dillcr
Hotel, one of the oldest in Seattle,
is closed, due to trouble growing
out of a renewal of the lease. The
future plans of the hotel manage
ment are not made public as yet.
MEETING OF NORTHERN
LIGHT WHIST CLlTB
Winners at last night’s meeting of
the Northern Light Whist Club were
the following: Ladies—Mrs. K.
Mehan, first, with 15 out of a pos
sible 19 games; Mrs. Henrietta
Sharts, second, with 13; Mrs. H. H.
McCutcheon, consolation, with 6.
Gentlemen—A. E. Nelson, 1 5. Geo.
Bittner and J. Rose tied for second,
with 14, and Mr. Bittner won on the
cut. Fred Wooley and H. Fryde
lund tied for the consolation at 6.
and the latter proved the luckiest on
the cut. Mrs. C. Sheehan contrib
uted the consolation prizes. A so
cial dance followed the games.
Winners ot last week’s games
were: Ladies_Mrs. H. C. Bennett,
teepot, by C. W. Bolte; Mrs. Belle
Lindrod and Mrs. G. E. Mlllican.
Gentlemen — Messrs. Nearhouse.
Mustard and Dixon.
Libby’s pure tomata catsup, fall
pint, 25c. Brown * Hawkins.
“Quality First."
Don’t forget, WILKES makes
DESKS as well as other furniture.
We have the material. Shop oppo
site Alaska Transfer Co., on H St.
B. r. O. E.
Meeting of all Elks at Byrne hall,
Sunday. January 2, 1916, at 1 p. m.
Important business.
AUSTRIANS FORCED 10
BERLIN, Dec. 31.—A heavy Russian force made an assault
on Dvomowitz, which was nobly defended by the Austrians.
For five days the Austrians held the fort and successfully re
sisted the ferocious assaults of the Slav forces, and inflicting
heavy losses on the enemy. The Austrian troops arc now re
treating. being vastly outnumbered by the Slavs.
NOTE WILL BE ENTIRELY SATISFACTORY
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.—A high official of the Austrian
embassy said, concerning the Ancona affair: “Nothing which
our state department is considering with respect to the An
cona affair should give rise to the rumors of severance of
diplomatic relations between Austria and the United States.
A breach of the cordial relations existing between the two
countries is far from Austria’s mind. The reply to the Amer
ican note will be entirely satisfactory, I am sure.”
PRESIDENT NOT ALAMED OVER SITUATION.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.—The president and Mrs. Wilson
will extend their honeymoon trip until next. Wednesday, an
cording to a statement given out by the White House today.
This indicates that the president does h<4 consider the Aus
trian matter very serious.
AUSTRIAN NOTE WILL BE SATISFACTORY.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-—Later—Advance information, to
quiet rumors current, has been received by the state depart
ment, from the Austrian government, declaring that the rejd-v
to the American note will be entirely satisfactory to the
United States.
INCOME TAX UP IN CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES.
I ARTS, Dec. 31.-—An income tax to aid in meeting the
I heavy expenses of the war is up for consideration in the
French chamber of deputies.
All is in readiness for what will
probably be ihe largest masquerade
ball given in all Alaska this year.
Tuesday last the Ladies' Guild
turned out in full force, to decorate
Robarts’ hall, where The lug func
tion will be held. What they did
will show “skeptical man'’ what
women can really do, when they get
together. The wiring for the elec
tric lights was donated by Messrs.
Van Houten and Anderson .electrical
engineers, and the Ladies’ Guild
wishes to thank them, as well as all
others who contributed to make the
affair successful. Also, whispers
are afloat about the costumes!
When the girls put their heads to
gether, look out for something orig
inal and nifty in the way of make
ups! A surprise is in store for the
men folks.
The Guild acknowledges its in
debtedness to Brown & Hawkins,
who so kindly furnished all the
lights necessary to light the hall for
the big event.
All forenoon teams were em
ployed In gathering up the presents
so kindly donated by business firms
and Individuals.
NOTICE TO PATRONS.
Subscribers to the Daily Ploneei
are notified that Mr. William Greet
has taken over the entire local cir
culation of the paper, and will, from
the first day of January, assumt
complete control of this depart
ment. The change is made so that
subscribers will receive their papers
promptly and regularly. Mr. Greet
is an old-timer in Alaska, and is
recommended b • the Pioneer ns a
capable, courteous, wide-awake
young man, who will devote his best
efforts in behalf of his patrons.
Colored Lights, Town Center.
The Alaska Pool Room—bes
lights, good tables, good service.
Colored Lights, Town Center,
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NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 31.—Gov
j ernor Hammond of Minnesota
j dr pped dead at Clinton, Louisiana,
! yesterday, while inspecting some
| land with a view to purchase. He
| had long been troubled with indi
gestion.
SCllT GUILTY;
TO SERVE FOR LIFE
j LOS ANGELES, Dec. 31—SchmhTt
| lias been found guilty of complicity
j in theblowing up of the Los Angeles
Times building, and has been sen
tenced to a life term in the peniten
tiary.
MR. AM) MRS. WALTERS
GIVE HV.rOTABLS PARTY
A large company of guests were
entertained at the hospitable home
of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walters last
night, the feature of the evening
being whist. Mr. Harry Loose and
Miss Eva Lockliardt. tied for the
high score, and In the cutting of
cards to decide the winner, Mr.
Locke, after two trials, won. Mrs.
L. F. Shaw secured the consolation
prize. Near the midnight hour a de
licious luncheon was served. The
party was tnorougifly enjoyed by
those present.
Skates far Xmas preaeats at fcho
Mataauska Hardware Co.'s.
Savory Roasters for your turkoy
at the Matanuska Hardware Co.’s.
Preferred Stock canned vegetables
aad fruits at Brown ft Hawkiae'.
‘‘Quality First.”
For Sale—One-half lot, next to
corner of Seventh and D street; lot
11. block 71: cash. Apply Lyall ft
Smith Kandy Store.