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The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
STEAMERS ARE LOADED.

SEATTLE, May 4.-The steamers leaving the coast cities now are car rying full loads Of passengers, eager to share in the prosperity which is predicted for Alaska the coming year.
 The steamer Humboldt last night carried a capacity load. nearly all of the passengers being bound for the interior camps Among those leaving was Thomas Riggs. who is going to Rampant House with gang of 5o men to complete the government sur vey of the boundary between Yukon territory and Alaska.
 The Jefferson. which is booked to sail Saturday night. has been sold out and il is claimed by the navigation people that there are enough more persons in the city waiting to go North tr fill another boat
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
GAS SUPPLY FAILS.

KANSAS CITY. May "A pecu- liar condition has arisen in this city which will affect the progress of manufacture and supply in all the future to come With zero weather prevailing, the natural gas supply has suddenly failed. and supposedly inexhaustible source of supply which affects even personal existence has thus suddenly been proved to be undependable Scientists are busy studying the phenomena, in the en- deavOr 10 arrive al a solution of the NeXed nrnhlem
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
WILL ESSAY LONG FLIGHT

LOS ANGELES, April 5.-Charles F. Willard. the aviator. is ambitious to break the worlds record for long distance flights. At his hotel to- night he declared that he proposed attempting to fly between New York and Denver, approximately 2.000 miles. this summer. He said:
 Il shall leave here in the morning for Salt Lake City. where I have an appointment to meet some New York. CTS who are interested in the scheme. cannot give their names as yet, as our plans are not complete. l have been working over the scheme for more than a year and hope to start from New York early next summer and make the trip to Denver or whereabouts in about five days. My machine has never been fully tested and I am relying on it to carry me through l see no difficulty in mak- ing such trip.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
GENERAL STRIKE IN PARIS.

PARIS. May 2.-The May labor mrost of this year is keener than Ill many years past. A general strike Welt into effect yesterday morOing and during the day riOting was start ,.d The soldiers were called Olt 10 preserve peace. the gendarmes being unable to handle the situation. an) dur Ing the clash between the sol diers and the rioters more than loo penIie were seriously injured. This afternoon things have quioted GtWn considerably
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
TALK OF LYNcHlNG POOLE.

FOWLER Ind. May | Following the discovery of evidence which i'm plicates John Poole in two other murders in addition to the one to which he confessed yesterday. the enraged residents of this vicinity have begun to talk of lynChing the self-confessed murderer and extra precautions are being taken by the sherif to protect his prisoner from mob violence
 Upon being informed that one Of his victims had been found where he had buried his mutiated re. mans over year ago. Poole yes terday confessed that he killed the man. Today evidence was discov- cred which leads the authorities to believe the farmer caused the death oi two other former residents of this county. and the news has had the effect of stirring the people to almost any act of violence.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
CONFESSES HIS CRIME.

FOWLER Ind, May 3.-John w. Poole. the wealthy farmer who was arrested some time since charged with the murder of Joe kempner, a farmland. who was formerly in Poole's employ, and whose dismem- bered body was discovered buried in the field owned by Poole. the head in one grave and the legs in an other. today confessed the crime. The murder was the result of jeal- ousy over the rivalry for the hand of Mrs. Belle Gunnes. a local widow
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
OLD GAME IS PLAYED.

WASHINGTON. May B. Miss Francis Knott. be@utiful young woman who has been noticeable in the city during the present extra session of congress. today confessed that she woman who has been noticeable in the rooms, where her husband had taken some interesting Feyhcle pictures of their actions there. to be used for purposes of blackmail. The proba- biitics are that both the husband and wife will receive jail sentences.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
CUNNINGHAM CASES.

WASHINGTON. May The final u,ar.u- ol the Cunningham coal land ,a-ys has been sci for Monday next. a' which ime Secretary of the Interior Fisher nll listen 10 the ar, sumcu.- ul the claimants and pass ou 'Ac validity of the locations. Fisher "iIl be assisted by Commis- -ioner Deuny. and their decision will .cttln lMe laen for I time
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
SALONS RECEIVED BRIsES.

COLUMBUS. O.. May 3.-The grand jury which has been Investigating the charge; against many of the sen-tors. whC are accused of bribery. has re turned fifteen indictments against fourteen of the lawmakers and others who were mixed up in the jobbng. anG some sensational developments are expected when the cases come to trial
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
DIDN'T REACL POLE

SYDNEY May The Japanese Au'ar.r., ~."am~hip kin,n reached ror r"aa, at-er d most evcntful voyage. Ou several occasions the ship Was caught iu ice foes and earned far ou' of her course and more than once all ou board gave up all hopes ot ovcr seeing land again.
 The steamer reached Coulman is land uu March IL hut was unable rn proceed farther because Of the density 70, .h" lee pack
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
PRESIDENT IS SHOT,

COLON. May 3.-As a result of the in the present presi- dential campaign in Panama. Presi- dent Pablo ArOSemana, who Is a candidate for reelection. was shot last night while seated at the ban quet table Members of his party claim that the shooting was the re suit of a political conspiracy among his political opponents. who cannot hope to win point in politics in Panama while President Arosemena is alive
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
APPENSTElN LID MAY od

SEATTLE. May 1.-The first trial of former Chief Wappenstein, on one of the indictments found against him by the late grand jury. has been set down for May 24th The prose cution claims to have a clear case against Wappenstein. and feels cer- tain of his conviction and an ade- quate sentence to follow.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
DRIES" VOTE WET"

LINCOLN, Neb. May 3.-After a protracted "drouth,' caused by votes for local option, the dry voters yesterday voted the saloons back into the city again. They discover ed that such prohibition lacked much of prohibiting the sale or use of intoxicating liquors.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
GUGGS INVEST HEAVIER

DAWSON. May l-Oue of the ldrS- Cs' mining deals ill the history of the North has just been closed, whereby Edniel Guggenheim takes over the entire holdings of the National Trust company of Toronto in Yukon rerri- tcry, which includes the oldes' and richest portion of Gold Run creek. which in the past produced millions of collars worth of gold, and which has been known as one of the rich est creeks in Yukon, although spot led The transfer also includes the famous Cruger concession OH Do lIln.on creek. which extends down stream two miles from th, mouth Ot Sulphur "rrek. and covers he W,dth of he valley
 The consideration is said to be above $5o0,00o The property has for years been controlled by the Cana dian Bank of Commerce, which ob tained it from Mrs. Carbonneau, who took ii from Chute X Wills. who had operated it successfully until Car bOnneau contracted the sale of it to a French syndicate, which did not complete the deal, and which trans action resulted in the financial down fall of Mrs. CarbOnneau. The banks mortgage was for s650,00O, but it had not cost them that amount The foreclosure litigation, which has been so long pending was settled re gently. which enabled the Guggen- helms to obtain a clear title to the rich ground.
 The Guggenheims, in connection with their Hunker and Bear creek holdings, now control all the ground in a solid block on Gold Run to A above the mouth of that stream Of upper Goldstream, Harry Pin kierr c'Pinky'D controls 50 contirI- ous claims. which will probably some day be sold to the Guggenheims, as only men of large capital can sue cessfully work such large tracts of placer ground.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
LABOR WAR IS BEGUN.

LOS ANGELES. May l.-The big fight on the closed shop starts today iu tijs city. and the local contratj
 OrS have given union workmen nO- 'iCe to quit this day. A WuikCut Of all un;on men is due this afternoon and substantial funds to aii the strikers are being hurried here from the Eastern labor headquarters.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
coOLHs LOSE JOBS.

SEATTLE. May 4.-AccOrdine 10 Japanese newspapers just received. 300 900 ccolies have lost their occu- patton ill Manchuria through the plague The cooles in Northern Si- beril who were reported by the Rus sian authorities have entered Man churia and added to the number of
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
NO GRAB INTENDED.

BALTIMORE. May 4.-President Taft. who is here in attendance upon the peace conference, disclaims any intention upon the part of the nation to seize any foreign territory what soever. and urges international arbi- tration of all disputes that may arise between the nations of the world.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
FIND HIDDEN TREASURE.

STOCKTON, May 3.-While eXca- vating ill a large lot at the corner of Lindsay and Eldorado streets, workmen are credited with unearth- ing gold coins to the amount of thousands of dollars, but today when questioned they refused to either confirm or deny the story being cir culated
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
DEMARA AFTER A RACE.

SEATTLE, May 3.-Nick Demara, the Greek runner who won several Marathon races at Fairbanks, is securing the country in an effort to secure a race with some long dis tance man. either with or without a record Demara says he is willing to race any runner in the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
YOUNG GATES DIVORCED.

NEW YORK, May 2.-CharIes Gil. bert Gates. son of John w. Gates, the multi-millionaire. today secured a divorce from his wife. Mrs. Gates was before her marriage Mary E. Edgar. a noted southern beauty. They were married in St. Louis November 22. 1898. Gates is a brok- CT of this city, and looks after much of his fathers business here.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
REFUSE TO BE RUGGED.

BERKELEY. May ".-The amateur performance that was soon to be staged here hy the university students will not ho the management being forced to declare fl eff this morning. The failure is due te the fair Co-eds who formed the chorus. They en- tered a unitea refusal to be hugsed ill public as wa provided fer in their chorus work
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
SOLONS ARE ARRESTED.

COLUMBUS, O., May 4.-As re- suit of the investigation of the grand jury into the charges of grating on the part of members of the state legislature. indictments were return ed today against three state senators and two representatives They are charged with bribery, and are now under arrestl
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
CUNNINGHAM CASES.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Offi cia;s who are in position to know the inside facts say the government has only an even chance against the claimants of the Cunningham coal claims The trial of the cases will begin before Secretary of the Inte- rior Fisher and Commissioner Den net on Monday, and their decision Niil he final.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
kAUFFMAN-JOHNsoN GO.

PHILADELPHIA. May 5.-Arran- gements are under way for match between Jack Johnson and Al. Kauff- man. to take place here on Memorial day Kaufman is willing to meet the champion. and it is understood the colored fighter will offer no objections to a match on the date mentioned, as he has said he would meet Kaufman at any time or place.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
PEACE RESTORED THERE.

LONDON, May 3-The landing of the machine guns by the British soldiers at Hongkong yesterday, ac- cording to advices just received, has had the effect of restoring quiet among the natives on the island and the foreign residents are pre- pairing to return to their homes out side of the city
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
WOMAN ARRESTED AS SPY.

COLOGNE. May 4.-Mme. ThiriOn, a beautiful Parisian student of this city. was today arrested as French spy. She says that she asked Ger man officer for a copy of the govern ments secret mobilization plans only to test his honor. he being suitOr for her hand.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
SUING HER HUSBAND.

SEATTLE. May 6-Mrs Mattic Phillips, wife No. of John w. Phil. lips. the local capitalist, today start ed suit against her husband fC: s1oo.Oo0. charging that he aided his wife No. 1 in the alienation of his affections from Wife No. 2 The action promises to be sensational one. and local society is much inter eeSted therein
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
GIRL CAPTURES FOOTPAD.

OAKLAND, May 3.-Last night at dark footpad attempted to hold up Miss Ethel Hutchinson, a young lady of 29 years Miss Hutchinson turned on her assailant and became the aggressor, striking him, scratch ing his eyes and otherwise keeping him busily engaged until help came and the footpad was carted off to
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
SEATTLE BANDIT TAKEN.

SEATTLE, May 3.-Last night De tective Mayou eornered a party of five highWaymen, who retreatod into a dark alley The detective followed and a duel cnsucd. MayOu was wounded in the head, but succeeded in capturing Lester Thomas. one of the five desperadoes who IS held for rhp shooting
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
POLICE UP AGAINST IT.

DENVER, May 5.-Today the po- lice force of Denver showed the white feather for the first time in history when the police were awed and turned back by women when they moved into the convention of the Royal Neighbors of America to stop riot that arose over the an nual election of officers of the asso- -I.ia
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
ANDREW CARNEGIE ILL.,

BALTIMORE, Md, May 3.-While in attendance at preliminary meet ing of the peace conference in this city today, Andrew Carnegie was taken suddenly ill and his condition tonight is considered very grave. He had a hemorrhage of the head.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
u. 6. SOLDIERS DESERT.

SAN ANTONIO, May 4.-Disgusted with army life. more than 15 soldiers have deserted since they went into camp in this city. All of them have been recaptured ard must stand trial for desert ion
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
SCANDAL IS SPREADING.

COLUMBUS, O., May 4.-The bood- le scandal in the state legislature is spreading, Detectives Burns having publicly stated there is graft in the legislature. Six members of the house steering committee resigned from the committee today, not being
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
RIDING ACROSS COUNTRY.

CHICAGO, May 5-To prove the supremacy of the Western COW pony, three Colorado cowboys. G. A. Morse, George Harris and John Gobin, ar rived here today on their ride from Denver to New York city. which started from Denver April s.
 They had only six horses in their string. each day riding three and using the others as pack animals. They hope to reach New York this month thereby establishing record for long distance riding.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
NO SMOKING ON CARS

SEATTLE. May A rhe meet ing of tAe riry council last night a petition containing 16,uoo names and measuring over 4o0 fec in length was presented 10 the alder men. requesting that all ordinance he passed pr,hibitjug smoking in 'h" street cars If the city
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08

ports received from the Far North ern camp in letters brought down on the steamship Northwestern.
 The deal. if carried through. will be the largest mining purchase ever made in Alaska. for the aggregate value of the Flat erect properties represents figure little less than the s1,200,OOo Uncle Sam paid Russia for the whole of Alaska
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
MERGER CONTEMPLATED.

SPOKANE. May 6-Officials of the Hartman and Hill lines of railroads are in conference here today. and il is reported that they are considering the combine of all the railways tn the West, in the interest Of Cheape: running expenses and larger returns upon the investments
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
WOMEN'S EIGHT-AOUR LAW.

OLYMPIA, May 1.-The decision was rendered today that the eight hour law for women workers in cludes office girls and bars no fe- male of any age. This law goes into effect in this state June 8.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
COULDN'T MAKE IT STICK.

SEATTLE May Frank Arm strong. whose plea was that his wife attempted to murder him by mental suggestion, was today denied he divorce he sought The judges interpretation was that Mrs. Arm StrouG's mentality was not sufficient ly strong 10 cause death to a healthy person.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
RUMOR WON'T DOWN..

SEATTLE. May 5.-That the Gugg- enheim syndicate is negotiating for the purchase of the world famous Flat creek. in the Iditarod district
 the richest gold area ever discovered in Alaska, is the burden of rumor in circulation amon@ mining men here, and of even more definite re-
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
INSIST ON DISARMAMENT.

BERLIN. May At seventy three meetings of workingmen held throughout rhe city tonight resolu- lions were adopted favoring the dis armament oi rhe nations in the in, terest of international peace.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
SOLDIERS ARE LANDED

HONGKONG. May 2.-British sol diers with rapid fire guns have just been landed here to protect the foreign residents of the island against the natives, who have caused numerous disturbances during :te past several days
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
kTTREDGE VERY ILL

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. May For u,- Iuuei States senator Kilt Te.g, ot South Dakota who has rren here several weeks for the benefit .t his health. has taken a sudden HIu for the worse and is la: expected ro live The members 't his family have been summoned =, his l,d-id.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
BIG ATHLETIC MEET.

NEW YORK. May 2.-There are over 1000 athletes in the city get ting in shape for the big athletic tournament which is to take place here on Saturday.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
TAFT DIMES WITH MEDICOs.

EHllADfLPHlA, May 1.-PreSl- dent Taft was guest last night of the Medical club. which is in ses- sion here An elaborate banquet was arranged in honor of the presi- dent, and many prominent men of the country were in attendance.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
ARRESTED FOR BRIBERY.

COLUMBIS May Detectives who were employed by the state r, inquire into the reported grating oi me ol 'he senators in connec, fteu win tAo election of United S'ai"- senator have caused the ar res o, several officers on the charge of bribery. and big sensation is promised al,H all of fhe facts are mad, known.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
HAD LITTLE CAUSE.

SEATTLE, May 5.-An unidentified man walked into the lake today and shot himself there. He left note in which he stated that his deed was caused by his having seen the hand of his sweetheart in the act of being kissed by his rival
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
STEe MFR NOW AFLOAT.

SEATTLE May 4-The steamer Daisy Dollar. which ran onto the rocks off Whidby Island yesterday. was lightered of her cargo of lum- her and is again ahcat. though so badly damaged that she will have to undergo repairs before she can again go into commission
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
STEAM FRS IN COLLISION,

CHICAGO, May 5,-Thirteen peo- ple lost their lives early this morn ing d., a result of a collision be tween the two steel steamers. Fish CT and lement, winch occurred off Wyandrtte during a dense fog.
 The Clement went 10 the bottom almost immediately
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
COPS ON THE WAGON.

GRANITE FALLS. Ill., May l. Marshal Kirkpatrick, the newly elect ed mayor of this city. says he will compel all the members of the police force 10 go on the water wagon for the HcNr two years. or quit the force
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
COAL CASES UP MONDAY.

hearing of the action of the Gun nigham coal claims will be heard here on Monday next. It is believed that the action of the Cordovans in dumping foreign coal into the bay has haStened the case
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
STRIKE MAY BE OFF.

CHICAGO, May "A committee lf the striking freight handlers met today with the officials of the diff fereur railroad companies. and il is understood. arrived at an amiCa ble understanding with regard to the points al issue.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

FOWLER. Ind, May 5.-Farmer Paolc was before the court today 'o an wer to the charge of killing a former employe whose remains were discovered near here last week. Poole entered the plea of not guilty and il is understood his defense will he that he was compelled to kill the farm hand in protection of his own life
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
eRe,cH7 HANDLERS STRIKE.

CHICAGO. May 4-Ten thousand freight handlers in the employ of the railroad companies have quit work ill this city as a result of the refusal of the companies to negotiate with the men. who are asking for an increase in their wages
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
STEAMER ON THE ROCKS,

SEATTLE. May 3.-Thc sttdmer Daisy Dollar, laden with a cargo of lumber for the Orient. went on the rocks off Whidhy island today, and il is thought she will be unable to proceed
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
FATAL GAS EXPLOSION.

CHICAGO, May 5.-Frank Padjol, two years old, is dead, his mother, three sisters and one brother are fatally burned as a result of a gas stove eXp4osion in their home early today. The father and other brother escaped only slightly injured.
 Neighbors saved the family from instant death. All have been taken to the hospital
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
CONGRESS CONTROLS DOMAIN.

WASIiINGTON. May 2.-Tn the de cision on the claims of the Colorado the full bench of the SUI preme court today rendered the deci- sion that congress had full and absO- lute control over all forest lands in the national domain.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
LINCOLN's SON RETIRES.

CHICAGO, May 1.-Robert Lincoln. "ldcat son of the martyred president, has retired from the presidency of 'he Pullman Palace Car company and will take life easy the balance of his days. Lincoln will be succeeded hN John RunnelS
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
HILLMAN PERFEcrs APPEAL.

SEATTLE, May 2.-CIarence Day ton Hillman, the local millionaire land shark, has perfected his appeal from the penitentiary sentence i'm posed upon him, and the case will go to the United States circuit court. His bail of $235,O0O still stands.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
HYDE CASE POSTPONED.

kANSAS NIIl. May l.-The ar raignmen, ot Dr. Hyde, who is to be given a new trial on the charge of poisoning Col SWope last October, has been postponed on account of 1he Illness of the prosecuting attor- ueV
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
OESPONOENCY KILLED HIM.

SACRAMENTO. May Mrs liar " Cornell was taken 10 the hospital last night for treatment. aftec e considerable illness This morning her husband. Respondent over his wife's condition. committed suicide
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
DEADLOCK IS UNsRoKeN.

DENVER May 3-With the last week of the legislative term half over. the senatorial deadlock iS still unbrokcn. and there appears little hope of clecting one of the several candidates before the close of the session.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DIES.

TEKAMAH Neb.. May 3.-Lieu- tenant Governor Hopewell died here today of pneumonia oftcr very brief illness
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
DOLLS FOR YOUNG ALASKA.

SEATTLE. May 2. The women of this city have dressed sixty beau tiul dolls and sent them to Bishop Rowe for distribution among the babies of Alaska
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
DIILING IS ACCUSED.

SEATTLE, May 4-Mayor Dilling is accused of coercing Walter Eyres into filing complaints of theft against Assistant Fire Chief Nunan, which charges were later dismissed
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08
JUDGE IN TROUBLE.

SEATTLE. May 5.-Judge w. R., Gay, of the superior court, must de fend himself before the King County Bar association. upon the charges of drunkenness preferred against him by former Mayor Gill