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The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
NOVELTIES MARROW ESCAPE
Seward Peninsula Miner Gets Mixed
 In Mexican Troubles.
[The Citizen opecIal Service. T

SEATTLE. Jan. l. - Patrick Cum mins. a wellknown Seward benin sula miner. who went to Mexico some months ago, has returned to this city. He came near being kill ed while in the southern republic, as on one occasion he found him self between the rebels and the gov rnment troops during a fight.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
BIG RUSH TO PEACE RIVER
Two Thousand Teams w ' Start for
 There on Land Hunt.
GThe Citizen Special ervicc.1

EDISON, Alberta. Jan. .. - Over two thousand teams will leave here tomorrow for the Peace i've coun- try, where twenty thou nc home steads will be thrown ( -n to set tiers. This is the last the land in the great northwest h is sup posed 10 be valuable farming. Many Am ricans will .ir lii the rush and it is eXpectt. J the event will be enc unique .. u his tory of this country.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
DEMARA IS AFTER BIG GAME
Greek Runner Would Try Conclu- sions with Henri St. Yves.
The Citizen SueciaI Service

SEATTLE. Jan l. Nick D. mara. tEc FarbaHk, indoor Marathon runner. who arrived from the EorIh last week. has left for the East. Naere he will trl jn arrange an in door race with S, Yves. Demara was made much Of while here by some of the Alaskans lu the city, and it is said he will be able to get considerable backing in any match il may arrange.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Trnuhle BreMinI Thsre.

PUERTO CORI EI, Dec. 5l.-The revolutionary guuboat II rnet, bring Ing arms and ammunition from the ed States, has arrived off the coast and il is probable that this city will le lombard q. he United States gunboat Tacoma is here waiting instructions from Washing
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
LEAVING TODAY FOR THE
 BIG CHENA HOT SPRINGGS

Tom Roberts pulls out with his stage for the Big Cinema Hot Springs today, leaving the Pioneer hotel al 10 o'clock. Gus Conradt, of Ester, who is suffering from rheumatism, is seeking the sanitarium for re- lief, and to date is Toms only pas senger for this trip.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
THINKS GOTCH WILL QUIT
Jack CurIey Thinks Gotch Means It
 When He Says He Will Retire.
The Citizen Special Servie

The Citizen Special SerVIce.1
 CHICAGO, Jan. 1. - Jack Curley, the manager Cf George Hacken- schmidt, says he believes Gotch is sincere when he asserts that he will not go back to the wrestling game, and he asserts that he has little hope hope of securing match for the Russian Lion.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
AIaska's Gold Output is Less.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. The 2. ological department estimates that the mineral output for Alaska amount ed for 1910 to $17,4OO, of which s16,- 3C0 900 is in gold and the rest copper. i his total is three million dollars Cess than that of a year ago. which $ to be accounted for bS the falling of in the output of the Tanana Val Icy and the Seward IKninsula dis .ricts.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
TO CORRAL RUSSIAN MINES
John Hays Hammond Is After Rus
 s,a's Visible Gold Supply.
[ The Citizen Special Service

ne OIlTLCN OrGNIaI otTVTCt.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. l. Ad vices have been received here to he effect that John Hays Ham nond, the famous mining engine md capitalist, is forming a gigantic merger of all the Russian placer md quartz mines. He is sad to De backed by synliCate which many of the leading finan- ci rs of this country.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Johnson Favors Mcintosh.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 31. - Jack Johnson, the pugilist, who Is fulfill ing a theatrical engagement here, stated that he is willing to fight any one in the world at any time or place, provided Manager Mcintosh has the handling of the match.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02

greatest drunk ever known in this city was indulged in last night to commemorate the double event of New Years eve and the fact that the saloons were to go cut of bus mess at midnight. Many of the bars were cut up and carried away as souvenirs by the roisterers and long after daylight many hilarious groups were to be seen on the streets.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
TANANA SENT MOST GOLD
Seattle Assay Office Received Over
 Four Millions From Here.
TThe Citizen Special Service

SEATTLE, Jan. l. During the past season the l.cal assay office has received tWcnty-one tons of gold from Alaska. The 1anana district maintained its position as the !arg est shipper, having sent more than four million dollars worth Of dust, while the Nome district comes second
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Strike May Not Occur.

ROME, Dec. 31 On account of dissension among the ranks of the railroad men there is probability that the threatened strike will not occur. One faction of the men ad- vocates conducting the strike with violence and the other portion is op- posed to this course.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Would Fjoht Winnino Coon.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31. - It is stated here that Jack Johnson has announced his willingness to tigh- he winner of the fight between Joe Jeanette and Sam Langford, the fight to be pulled of in April for a purse of $25,000.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
AVIATION MEET AT SEATTLE
Spirit City Is Likely to Have the
 Pliers There Next Month.
fThe Citizen Special Service.

SEA1IL Jan. l. Plans are Icing made for a big aviation meet to take place here ill February. A number of the business m have al ready promised to contribute liber ally and it is likely that a popular subscription will be raised.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Ferry Traffic Tied Up,

NEW YORK, Dac. 31. - In order o decrease expenses one fireman on each of the municipal ferryboats was laid eff yesterday. The rest of the ferryboat employees at once went on strike and as a result the raffic is tied up.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
TO EXTEND INVESTIGATION
San Francisco Is Ncw 10 Be Scene
 of Sugar Trust Probe.
I1hs citizrn Snecial ServIee.l

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. | - It is reported uere that the investigators who have been working on the gov ernment's case al New Orlt ans dur ing the iast week will probably come west to this city and inquiries into the methods that have been praC- jiced by the Sugar Trust here
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
JOHNSON WINS DOG DERBY
Some Very Fast Mushing is Done in
 Annual Event at Solomon.
IThe Citizen Speclal service.l

NOME, Jan. 1. - In the great Solomon dog Derby Johnson won first prizc, Hill second and Grim mins third. The Co miles was made in six hours and five minutes. the best time yet made in the histoty of the race.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
DIRECTING TO RECALL.

SEATTLE. Dec. 31. - Mayor Hi Gill. ccntending that the amendment 10 the city charter providing for the cal is Illegal, has apDeale i to the federal court. but he has been given 20 sa'f-faCticn as he has been fnrliGden io interfere vi h the filing of the pltilion.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
WIRELESS HERO WINS HOME
Operator on Princess May Gets a
 Fat Offer of Marriage.
IThe Citizen Special Service

SEATTLE, Jan. l. - W. R. kel- Ter, the wir~ less operator oil the Canadian Pacific steamer, Prin- cess May, winch was wrecked last summer has received an offer of marriage from a Dayton, Ohio, wo- man. The lady is very wealthy and vans Keller 10 go on the vau- deyille stage with her
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
TOATTEkD TAFT'S RECEPTION
Many Distinguished Men Leave Gin
 cinnat for National Capital.
The Citizen Special Service

CINCINNATI. Jan. l. - A spec ial train carrying Charles Taft and many other distinguished people, left here al noon today for Wash ington, those on board going to at tend the reception 10 be held by President Taft tomorrow
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Cheated the Penitentiary.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31. Within I few minutes of the time he was o have been arraigned in connection with the failure of the Northern bank, Joseph Robin took poison and it is likely that he will die from he effects thereof.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
MEsslNA FIRES ExTINGUIsHEO

MESSINA, Dec 3l The fires caused by the erupticn of Mount Aetna have been oNtinguished with out any fatalities having occurred. There was a very large property iOSS
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
THOMPSON SERVED LONGEST
Head of Signal Corps Has Longest
 Active Service Record.
TThe Citizen Special Service.

The CItiZen Special SerVice.l
 SEA1 TILE, Jan. 1. - On account of General Walter Howe having reen retired Colonel Thompson. in charge of the signal corps. now eujoys the honor of being the off cer at pres mt on the active list who has seen the longest term of ser vice in the United States army. Colonel Thompson enlisted in the army when he was sixteen years of age.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Trouble ia erewina Sure.

LONDON, Dec. 31. - It is report ed that there is much unrest among the laboring classes of Portugal and that the Royalists are extremely busy with plans to restore Manuel to his throne.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
PRESIDENT SENDS GREETINGS
Taft Wired His Feiicitatons All
 Over the Country Yesterday.
IThe Citizen Special Ser\

WASHINGTON, Jan. l. - Pres ident Taft today sen, greetings to all parts of the ccun-ry, wishing a prosperous New Year, and much happiness tO the entire population.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Detrauded for Fifteen Years.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 31. - The customs officials of this city state ha. when the grand jury shall have finished its work of investigation of the sugar trust 1t will be found that the frauds have been carried on for a period of fifteen years.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
MASONS ATTEND CHURCH.

The Masons. on account of yes terday being St. Johns Day, attend ed the Episcopal church in body. Special music was provided and the services had special reference to the occasion.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
STORM RACES ON ATLANTIC
Feared That Shipping Will Suffer on
 the East Coast Seaboard.
[The Citizen Special Service.l

started tonight and is now sweep ing along the entire coast. It is feared that much damage to shipping N'li be O"caSiOneG
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Dynamite Kansas City Plant.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 3l. - The Vanstone Furnace and Sheet Metal Works was dynamited last night y unknown parties. The plant has en run on the open shop plan.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
WHISTLES FEM UUT Of DANGER
Alice Longworth Dispenses With
 Horn on Her Automobile.
TThe Citizen ~pecia, Service

WASHINGTUN, Jan. ]. - MrS. Nicholas Longworth appeared today on the streets in her own auto. She employs no horn to warn pedestri- ans of her approach but whistles in Gt aI
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02

For the cause that lacks assistance, isal0st 'ht wrong that needs ss,stanoe, For the .lturc IT the distance,
 And the god that wc can do"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
To Teach Them to Fly.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 31. Will bur and Orville Wright, of Dayton have announced that in the near flu ture they will establish a school of aviation near this city.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
TO HEAD OFF LOAN SHARKS
Western Union Will Make Advanc-
 es on Employees Salaries.
The Citizen Special Service.

The JItIzeh SpeCTdT ocTVToe'1
 CHICAGO, Jan. 1. - The West ern Union Telegraph company, to protect its employees from loan sharks, has announced that in the future it will be willing to make advances to it's help on their salar- ieS
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
BUSY INVESTIGATING LAPS.

MANILA, Dec. 3l. - The military authorities are Investigating the supposed activity of the Japanese in the islands, but great secrecy is being maintained as to the de velopments.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
,Johnson Favors La Toilette.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 3l. - Goyernor-elect Johnson has announc- ed that he is great admirer of Senator La Toilette, and will sup port him for any office that he may aspire to-
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
EMPLOYES ARE REMEMBERED
Steel Trust Distributed a Vast Sum
 in Christmas Boxes.
[The Citizen Special Service.1

WASHINGTON, Jan. l. - IL is un- understood that the steel trust has distributed two million, seven hun dred thousand to it's officers and employees at Christmas time.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Gotch May Reconsider.

HUMBOLDT, Ia., Dec. 31. - Frank Goteh now says he must reconsider his offer to wrestle any man in the world, as his fiancee, Miss Gladys Ostrich, objects to his returning to the mat
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Jack Twin Bests Mantell.

NEW YORK, Dec 31. Jack (Twin) Sullivan was given the de- cisicn at the end of his ten round fight with Frank Mantell last night.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02

We will speak out, we will b, heard, Though all earth systems crack; We will not bate d sinIl. woId.
 Nor take letter back"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02

CHICAGO, Jan. 1. - Last night vas one of the wildest nights ever
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Mrs, Denny Passes Away.

SEATTLE, Dec. 31. - Mrs. Ar
 thur Denny, wife of the founder of Seattle, died late this afternoon. She
 was surrounded by all the members of her family.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
REBELLION SPREADS RAPIDLY
No Sign of Abatement in the Tur- moil on Other Side of Border.
ITre Citizen Special Servicc.

ttL pA@D. Ian. I. - Advices are received here to the effect that the CT proportions han ever, and that it is getting beyond government con trol. Ammunition is being snug gIed by the rebels into the noun tainous districts where it is dis tributld. and it is believed that many rifles lave already been snug gled into the country for their use.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Dr. Munyon is Fined.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31. - Dr Munyon was fined $500 today fol misc alling some of his medicines.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Reach Gravel on 2e Goldstream.

"Paystreak" Olson and his part ner are reported to have finally reached gravel on 29 Goldstream. on the third tier, after several inef- fectual efforts to penetrate the slide.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
WoIqast Is Waking Up.

CADILLAC, Dec. 31. - Ad Wolgast announced today that he would g1v' Owen Moran a match as soon as his arm had healed sufficiently to per, init of his entering the ring.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Makes lonuest Fliqht.

PARIS, Dec. 31 - Maurice Ia buteau today covered 362 miles in ne continuous flight, breaking all of the previous records.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02

Mrs. J. J. O'Connor, who has been in hospital for a week, Is convales- cing and expects to be out this week
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
HOXSEY IS DASHED TO HIS DEATH
CELEBRATED AVIATOR MEETS HIS END AT LOS ANGELES
 MEETING.
FALLS FROM 4 GREAT HEIGHT
Was the Kicker of the Height Rec ord. Which He nade a Few Days Ago. 5nd Was Known as Ore of the Most Fearless of Aviators.
fThs Citizen SrrcfsI Servic.. l

ne StIl-c0 SfETe al SClNIIo.i
 LOS ANGELES Jan. 1. - Archie Hoxsey. the holder of the record for highest point attained. 11.00o feet. which h made few days az. was killed instantly today by a fall from a great neigh His doa | has caused a great gloom, as he was mos popular among his brother ayia'ors. He has heen | demonstra-or for ne Wright broth CTS. as was Ralph Johnstone. who was killed a D uyer a few weeks ago. right af'er having set the height record al nearly ten thou sand feet. H0XSey has always been rated as enc of the most daring of the ayiators always willing to take long chances and afford as many thrills 70 the spectators as pOssi- ble. Descending from 2 particularly high flight today Le went too far in attempting mersault giides and was caught by bad winds which rendered his machine uneontrolla- hle.
 PASADENA. Jan. l. - Mrs. Hox- sey. the mOthcr of the aviator killed a Les Angeles, takes the news of her sons death brayely but she is hcartbroktn.
 OYSTER BAY. Jan. l. - Colonel Roosevelt is much grieyed at the death cf Arch Hoxsey, the aviator. He knew Linn well and a few weeks ago accompanied him for short flight in HIs aeGCplaae.
 SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 1. - The aviation trageiies will not stop the holding of he aviation meet which Is 10 te held in this city commene- ing on lie sixth Of the month.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
Sheehan Would Succeed Depew.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31. William Sheehan, the well known Democrat, has announced his candidacy for he United States senatorship to succeed Senator Depew.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-02
BIG SMOKE SENDS REGARDS
Johnson Sends New Years Greet ings to the Former Champion.
JThe Citizen Special Service. .,

Jerries today received a telegram from Jack Johnson, the champion pugiiSt. containing the season s greetings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-15

or the Fourtn National bank OF Spring
field"
Springfield. Massachusetts: ex-
claimed Valentine excitediy and turn
ing away his face to hide the signs of
the shock the name gave him
NO: Illinois" responded the banker.
A relieved expression came over Val
entine's face.
Il own 80 per cent Of the stock. my
daughter 40" resumed the banker. 1t
IS her wish. TO which l assent, that
take you into the bank as an en-
ployee."
Valentine could hardly believe that
be was hearing Alright That bank
er should offer 4 newly released con-
Wet a position In his establishment
was astounding.
But, 8Ir. Lane he began protest
ingiy But Mr.. Lane again spoke.
One moment, please. You will get
q rather small salary TO begin with.
but as you learn the business IN
derstand you are an accountant"
Il was tor a time-yes, sir"
THAT will make your advancement
rapid. presuming. of course The
banker raised his eyes significantly.
Il understand, sir"
Rose leaned forward eagerly.
And. don't you see, in year or
two she began. but her father in
terrupted.
And this also I wish you to con-
slider. Mr. Randall: In this position
your past cannot affect you. mean
oil
future concerns u.s."
You are very generous, but
Rose again addressed Valentine.
Won't you in some way allow US
the chance to repay the kindness you
once did me? l want you TO come.
You accept?"
The other considered for a moment.
Finally he made up his mind.
with the deepest thanks" he re-
piled feelIngly.
We are leaving now. l shall ex-
pect you TO report when?' asked the
father.
within week"
That is entirely satisfactory"
Rose arose with her father and
stepped close 10 Valentine, extending
a dainty glOved hand.
Il shall look forward 70 seeing you"
she said in a low voice
The ey-prisoner gazed steadily into
her eyes.
4 can only thank you" he muir
INJURED.
"GOodby. sir. until next week"
spoke the banker.
glad Of this" responded Valentine. his
manner evidencing the gratefulness
that welled within him as well as the
earnestness of his desire 70 build anew
the life that he had so nearly wrecked
Father and daughter stepped to the
entrance. leaving Jimmy Valentine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-15
alias
Jimmy
Valentine"
SYNOPSIS OF THE PRECEDING
CHAPTERS

Warden Handler of sing sing prison
and Detective George Doyle eudeaNor 20
er. 70 search out Information against a
former pal a young convict known az
Jimmy Valentino Avery refuses and
DOYLE and Hand er threaten to attacN
him. Valentine had a trick OF opening
safes solely by the sense OF touch.
Avery goes. Lieutenant Governor Fay.
his beautiful niece. Rose Lane, and TWO
women workers in rescue mission Wis
IL the prison
warden Handler hears Rose Lane tell
how she was rescued N~om a thief on a
train. and he Is amazed at q coincidence.
Convict Jimmy Valentine. 30 1883. -
brought into the waTden's ONCE 70 open
a safe as an object lesson TO the visit
ors and Rose recognizes him as the
man who saved her from the thief. Cot
Valentine says he can't open the safe.
engaging Handler The Lieutenant gov
Rose pleads with Fay to aid the. young
prisoner. who is handsome even in Sing
Fay promises for Roses sake to ask
the governor to pardon Valentine. 4
stormy interview occurs between
Handler and Valentine.
valentine waits patiently IN prison
for news Finally he is pardoned and
gose to Albany to thank the governor,
Valentine refuses positions offered by
the rescue mission workers. TO his
amazemept, he meets Bill Avery and g
former coworker. Red Flanagan.
Red and Aver try TO d!ssUade jim
ny from going square" Detective
DOYLE appears. and Red and Avery hide.
Doyle wants Valentine 10 tell him where
AIRY IS. for ne wants TO rearrest MIN.
Valentine refuses.
Doyle departs, threatening to send
Valentine back to Sing Sing prison
Avery now tries to XII Valentine.
Valentine finally agrees to go II
crooked" again, but note from Rose
brings him back 10 mis- former deter
Inination TO be honest in spite of the
coppers."
Rose persuades her father TO give
Valentine position IN his bank at
Springfield, Ill He and Red go TO work
In the bank.
For several years Valentine works ex'
cellently and rises 70 be assistant cash
fer He and Rose love each other. but
Valentine knows Doyle IS on his track
and dares not tell her Of his affection
FOR her. A mysterious Mr. Cronin turns
out 20 be old Bill Avery. now reform
ed and man OF business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-15
CTo be Continued.)
DAILY SHORT STORY.
Continued From rage Four.>

Continued From j'aEe FOur.D
to go. At the same time lie handed
me letter postnarked BIO Janeiro.
"Ah," 1 exclaimed, my creden-
tials.'
Slipping the letter in my pocket, 1
accompanied Bessie to her fathers
house. He greeted me warmly. and
1 handed him the credentials 1 had
received at the jail. Removing the en-
velope, he began to read, his eyes open
ing wider is he read.
Are you 4 fool or a knaveF' he
asked. looking up at me.
Both" 1 replied.
"What is it," asked Bessie.
why, daughter. this pastoral bust
ness of yours has resulted in your
catching the only son and heir of the
biggest coffee planter in Brazil.
knew when 1 received his note that
he was IN original, but I'didn't know
he was rich. You tell me-" addressing
me, that you are both fool and
knave. VIII you kindly inform me OF
the retrospective reasoning by which
you have arrived at this result?"
Well" l replied, mo one but fool
who has the career before him that
have would spend his time sitting on
three legged stool in a wood daub-
ing, and no one but q knave would
make love TO a girl without her IA
ther even knowing that he is doing
It"
II was decided that Bessie and
should be married In June. and I con-
elUdeQ for my prospective fOther-in-
laws sake-who must have n noted
man for his daughter, even If a fool
70 return TO Brazil. 1 told Bessie's
father that I should Ike 70 be mar
ried IN the wood on a carpet OF June
roses. whereUpon he said that he had
had enough Of that nonsense and
didn't wish any more Of r.,
SO we were married IN very mat
ter OF fact fashion az the brides home
Of course, ard sailed few days later
for ny country.
an now one OF tbs most prominent
citizens Of Brazil and consequently
much OFT cf my element