THIRD YEAR.
CHITINA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1913
NUMBER 52.
Late Telegraph News
POLO GROUNDS, NEW YORK, Oct. 11.—The Giants
today lost the world’s championship to the Athletics. The
attendance was almost unprecedented, augmented by many
thousands from Philadelphia. It was generally believed that
the Giants would win today with Mathewson in the box and
that there would then be a good chance to even win the series.
But Plank proved too much for the Giants. They simply could
not hit him. For four innings they did not nicke him for a
hit. In the fifth their hopes arose but after scoring one run
they had to retreat. In the other four innings they never got
a hit. The Athletics started in to hit Mathewson and in the
first two innings scored three runs. After that, however, Matty
was not caught napping and the victors found it impossible to
score another run, but they didn’t need any. Mathewson
struck out two and Plank one. One base on balls was taken
from both pitchers. Collins and Mclnnes made sacrifice hits.
The umpires were Egan and Connolly for the American League
and Klem and Rigler for the Nationals.
The result today, which declares the Athletics to be the
world’s champions, was a distinct surprise and somewhat of
a shock to the people of New York. Possibly hundreds of
thousands of dollars changed hands on the result of today’s
game, so confident were the enthusiasts for both sides. The
attendance was good throughout the series, but over half of
the money will go to the players. The arrangement is that of
the first four games the players shall receive 55 per cent of the
receipts, the clubs 35 per cent and the National commission 10
per cent. From the fifth game the players receive nothing and
the commission 10 per cent-. The clubs take the balance. The
share of the clubs is divided so that the winning club received
60 per cent and the loser 40 per cent. Last year in the series
between Boston and New York, eight games were played. The
attendance was 252,037 and receipts $490,833, divided as
follows: Players share, $147,571.70; clubs share, $294,177.70;
National Commission, $49,083.60.
RECORD OF WORLD’S SERIES GAMES
AT NEW YORK, Saturday, October 11:
R. H. E.
Philadelphia .1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—3 6 1
New York.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0—1 2 2
Batteries—Philadelphia, Plank and Scliang; New York,
Matliewson and McLean.
AT PHILADELPHIA, Friday, Oct. 10:
R. H. E.
Philadelphia .0 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 0—6 9 0
New York .0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0—5 8 2
Batteries—Philadelphia, Bender and Scliang; New York,
Demaree, Marquard and McLean, Wilson.
AT NEW YORK, Thursday, Oct. 9:
R. H. E.
Philadelphia .3 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0—8 12 1
New York .0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0—2 6 0
Batteries—Philadelphia, Bush and Scliang; New York,
Tesreau, Crandall and McLean, Wilson.
AT PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, Oct 8:
. R. H. E.
Philadelphia ....0 00000000 0—0 8 2
New York.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3—3 7 2
Batteries—Philadelphia, Plank and Lapp; New York
Matliewson and McLean, Wilson.
AT NEW YORK, Tuesday, Oct. 7:
R. H. E.
Philadelphia .0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 1—6 11 1
New York .0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0—4 11 0
Batteries—Philadelphia, Bender and Scliang; New York,
Marquard, Crandall, Tesreau and Meyers.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.—Department officials despair of
any peaceful settlement of the troubles in Mexico. They
believe that a crisis is about at hand in the Mexican capital
and that summary action may soon be necessary upon the part
of the United States. With the arrest of deputies, Congress
suspended, and the legislative halls invaded by armed troops,
President Wilson and his advisors can see but little hope for
a satisfactory constitutional election or the pacification of the
Mexican country.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 13.—The admiralty late this
afternoon received a wireless message from Commander
Wilkitzky, of the navy, giving important information. He
declares that he has discovered new land in the Arctic. It
extends in a narrow strip from 60 miles north northeast of
the cape to 81 degrees north.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.—The Mexican situation is
assuming such serious proportions that this afternoon Presi
dent Wilson called his entire cabinet into session to discuss
what is generally regarded as a crisis.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.—A copy has been received of
the proclamation in which President Huerta declares himself
dictator. It was considered at the session of President Wilsons
cabinet this afternoon. Advices have also been received from
Great Britain that the king is taking a personal interest in the
Mexican situation with a view of supporting the United States.
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 14.—Foreign Minister Moheno
characterizes the note of the United States as “Intemperate.”
He declared that O’Shaughnessy was “not responsible for the
intemperate language of his country.”
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 14.—President Huerta this morning
issued a decree assuming the powers vested in Congress. He
announced that he would handle the military, financial and
domestic affairs of the republic, allowing the department of
justice to continue so long as it does not interfere with his
decrees.
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 14.—Yesterday afternoon President
Huerta assured Secretary O’Shaughnessy, of the American
emoassy, that the imprisoned deputies would not be harmed.
BERLIN, Oct. 14.—The foreign office has reached the
conclusion that the situation in Mexico necessitates the
presence of German warships in Mexican waters.
VERA CRLiZ, Oct. 14.—The continued presence of
American warships is creating fresh opposition at the capital.
President Huerta’s chief of staff failed to obtain the promise
of the American Consulate that the vessels would be with
drawn. Today the fleet was increased by the arrival of the
cruiser Tacoma and gunboat Wheeling.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.—After a conference with Presi
dent Wilson this afternoon Secretary' of State Bryan
announced at the White House that special representative
John Lind and Secretary' of the Embassy Nelson O ’Shaugnessy
would be instructed to make representations to the Huerta
government that the United States will look with displeasure
on any injury to the Mexican deputies now under arrest and
imprisoned.
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 11.—President Huerta this after
noon declared both branches of congress suspended, virtually
constituting himself dictator. They went in session September
10 and were supposed to continue until December 15.
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 11.—Affairs are coming to a climax
in the republic. This morning President Huerta played a
desperate trick. He caused the arrest and imprisonment in
the penitentiary of 110 members of the Chamber of Deputies.
These men had signed a resolution of warning directed to
Huerta, and complaining of the sudden disappearance of Dr.
Belsaro Dominquez. It is believed that he has been fouly
dealt with. The deputies had also threatened to abandon the
capitol owing to a lack of guarantee for their personal safety.
There is much feeling because of the action of Huerta and
open outbreaks are expected.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.—After an absence of several
weeks Secretary of the Interior Lane arrived at his office this
morning. To the reporters he gave out an interview in which
he said:
“I have come from the Pacific coast with a new conviction
in regard to the Alaska railroad situation.
“The time has come when soon we will need not only a
complete government owned and operated railways in the
territory, but also an overland railroad system to Alaska from
Puget Sound and possibly Chicago.
“Alaska is bound to develop rapidly and it will be neces
sary to keep the territory in complete and constant communi
cation with the LTiited States. This can be done only by
means of a direct railroad, which I think eventually will
matei’ialize.
“The government should begin negotiations with Canada
whereby we could use one of their present roads, which is only
a thousand miles from the terminus of one of their roads on
the Alaskan boundary, and it would require but 200 additional
miles of construction to reach the system now proposed to
run through interior Alaska.”
The latter clause is interpreted as meaning that the White
Pass & Yukon Railroad is only 1,000 miles distant from the
Gi’and Trunk Pacific at Prince Rupert, and that it would only
require a construction of 200 miles to connect the White Pass
at White Horse with a line that will likely be extended from
McCarthy aroxind Skolai pass into the gold and copper country
of the White river.
FISH GUARD, England, Oct. 11.—A wireless states that
the steamship Volturno, bound from Rotterdam to New York,
was abandoned at sea this afternoon because of fire. She
carried 657 passengers. Signals of distress were sent out and
there was a response by the steamship Carmania and nine
other vessels. They succeeded in taking off several hundred
but had to stand by and see hundreds either die or throw them
selves into the water and drown. There are 236 missing and
it is believed that all have perished. Many of them are of the
crew. The flames spread with such rapidity that it was
impossible to check them and before the vessels could arrive
to render assistance it was found too late to take all from the
burning steamer.
NOME, Oct. 9—Now that normal conditions are beginning
to again prevail and the wind and sea have resumed their
ordinary quiet, a summing up is being made of the result of the
disastrous visitation that started on Sunday night and
continued a couple of days. It has finally been determined
that no lives were lost, which was at first feared. A few
injuries and many nervous shocks resulted but the peoj 'e
generally are rapidly recovering from the disaster and ai 1
congratulating themselves that fire did not add to the terrors
of the situation. There has been no looting to speak of and
the more fortunate of our peopple have gladly rendered all
possible service and assistance to their less fortunate neigh
bors. The sea side of Front Street was practically gutted by
the water, although some of the stock in the business houses
was saved. Many of the people have already gotten their
buildings into habitable shape and business generally has been
resumed, although many will be compelled to await the coming
of new stocks from Seattle. The native village has been
destroyed and graves were washed out. It is believed that
the total loss will aggregate nearly a million and a half dollars.
Help from various parts of the country has been preferred
and will be forthcoming. A telegram this morning from the
Fed Cross Society at Washington authorized the mayor to
immediately draw on the society for $5,000 with the assurance
that further aid will be forthcoming. Throughout their
affliction the people have maintained a courageous attitude
and displayed a good spirit. As the electric light plant was
put out of commission the town is in darkness most of the
time.
NOME, Oct. 8.—The storm has subsided and for almost
two miles along the beach from the Sandspit to Fort Davis
there is wreck and desolation. Nearly every building on Front
street has been swept away, and the havoc even extends to
buildings farther back. Fine stores, offices, saloons and bank
buildings that were the pride of the town are now no more.
It is believed that the damage will exceed three quarters of a
million dollars, and many place it about a million. Today a
general effort was made to bring some kfrid of order out oi all
the distressing chaos. Many pathetic scenes of homeless
families and men are in evidence in all parts of town. Relief
is being extended bv the more fortunate, and plenty of food
has been rescued to last for the present and until steamers
from Seattle can replenish the supply. Many will not seek to
rebuild at this time but will go outside and return in the
spring, when it is claimed that the town will be rebuilt.
Steamers that were in the neighborhood of the town sought
safety under the lee of Sledge Island.
PANAMA, Oct. 10.—The blowing of the Gamboa dike
was technically completed this afternoon. The signal from
President Wilson was received promptly at 2 o’clock. The
chief engineer instantly giving signals that resulted in the
first blast of 400 of the 1,227 charges of dynamite. There was
immediately a roaring response as a mighty mass of earth
heaved into the air. This was continued until practically the
last obstacle to direct communication by vessel between the
Atlantic and Pacific was removed. It was the occasion for a
great demonstration and celebration that will extend long into
the night.
Cordova, October 8
George C. Hazelet, who returned yesterday from the
interior country, and who was in charge of the expedition to
blaze a trail across the Nizina and Chisana glaciers, returned
to town yesterday afternoon. Upon the return of the other
members of the expedition he will make a detailed report to
the Cordova Chamber of Commerce, under whose direction the
work was undertaken. Mr. Hazelet states that lie has estab
lished beyond question a fine trail or wagon road that can be
utilized either winter or summer. He declares that lie can put
anything over from a sacks of flour to a steamboat.
Mr. Hazelet declares this to be not only a practical and
short route but that it is a most desirable route with few
disadvantages, the grade at no place exceeding 10 or 12 per
cent. Horses can easily draw double enders holding from 500
to 850 pounds. Most of the distance is over smooth ice.
Starting on the Nizina glacier and going a distance of 16 miles
to the summit the road was well staked and travelers can
experience no difficulty in following the trail. The stakes are
on the right hand side going north and are placed from 100 to
250 feet apart, and are 10 feet high. The work on the other
side is now being completed and stakes will be placed across
the Chisana glacier and clear into the new camp.
Relief stations have been built a mile and a half this side
of the summit and a mile and a half on the other side of the
summit. Road houses have already been established at
convenient locations leading to the foot of the summit.
Preparations are making for establishing similar places of
supply and rest on the other side of the summit and it is
expected that within thirty days “all the comforts of home”
can be enjoyed every few miles* from McCarthy to the Chisana
diggings. Mr. Hazelet states that Ross Kinney in the employ
of the Alaska Road Commission is enthusiastic over the new
route. He went through to the Chisana and will come out in
a few days. Several pack trains are about to start over the
glacier trail.