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The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
DEMOCRATS TO TAKE UP TARIFF
 BILLS AT ONCE

WASHINGT0N. Dee. | Rep resentative Simms, of Tennessee. Will introduce a bin in the coming session of congress for the repeal Of the free canal toll act. It is not expected thal anything will be done with this until the special session likely to be called in March after the inauguratiou
 Leading Democrats of the country state that at the approachins session they will take up the various tariff bills. They assert that these meas. ures will be taken up in the fol lowing order: Wool cotton metals. chemicals, sugar and rubber
 Leading Republicans claim that the Democrats will block the pass ing of any important lesislon and hold it over until the change of administration.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
THIRD DIVISION HAS NEW CLERK
 OF THE COURT

VALDEZ. Dec. | Anlus NJ Brid" has been appointed clerk or the court Tor this division to talk the place of Edward N. Larkin. who recently resigned. for the term Of one month. T. is reported here that at the expiration of tha, tim" Mcbride will go 10 Fairbanks to take the place now occupied by ". C. Page and that Mir Page VII stay here
 e.-luteryiewed in regard to h! resignation of the office of clerk of the court here. and his taE!r4 the position under Judge Overfield. al Valdez Mr. Page was non-commlt- tai He stated. however. that h. was so well impressed with the Fairbanks district that he thought he would prefer to take up his abode here
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
EMMA CALVE IN DANGER OF
 LOSING VOICE

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Dee. 1. Ma dame Emma Calve, the French opera singer. is in the hospital here suffering from throat trouble, which may he the cause of her never singing again. At the pres ent time she is hardly able to make herself heard in conversation as she cannot raise her voice above d whisper.
 Madame Calve was born in France in 1886. made her debut at Paris in 1882, at London ten years later. and was heard in America at the Metropolitan Opera House playing "Cavalleria Rusticana" in lN94. Since that time she has been constantly before the American public. aud il is with sadness that the music. loving world hears of her afflic- tion.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
JOE JACKSON
 HOLDING OUT
 F0R MORE PAY

CLENEI. AND. Dee. l. Joe Jack son, the mighty sWalter, refuses to sign his contract with rhe local American league team, for next year. unless he is given an addition al thousand for 1he season.
 For the year past Jackson was second only to the famous Ty CobD in batting honors. his average being less than twenty points behind the mighty Tiger. Joe claims that h. has been d drawing card not only on the home grounds but ava, from home. and that he is entitled to more money. II is a little ear'r in the game for hold-ours, and To- cal fans are not nervous ill the least as they feel certain that the owners of the club and Jackson will come to an agreement long before spring practice.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
TAT I WILL CO
 II ALONE IN
 LAW PRACTICE

WASHINGTON. Dec. l. .c- cording to the friends of President Taft, he will have no partner when he starts Into practice law in Gin cinnati next March. They state that the President prefers to Be alone and that already he has been proa- ised very distinguished list of clients. As previously stated by Mir. Taft he will start into active practice upon the expiration of his term in the White House.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
Defendants and Witnesses in
 Valdez Ready for Trial Today

VALDEZ, Dee. | Judge Thos
 R. Lyons who will preside at the bank trials which commence here on Monday. arrived last night on the steamer Northwestern. IL is now definitely known that Captain Bar
 nettc and the other officials who have been indicted have retained as counsel John l.. MeGinn, Leroy Toz
 fer. A R Heilig, Albert Fink. T. C.. West, John Lyons, ]. Y. Ostrander and Brown X Donohue. There is no doubt that the case will be the longest drawn out and the biggest in general way ever held in Val dez. With Judge Lyons on the Northwestern were Frank w Flaw
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l. - Ad Wolgast lost all the previous stand ing he had with the fight fans here by his actions in his fight with Willie Ritchie on Thanksgiving Day and Referee Grffin's decision. award ing the fight to Ritchie ill the six teenth. on a foul. met with the approval of nearly everybody in the hall. Wolgast had had shade the best of the fight in about q dozen of the rounds and appeared the stronger in the fifteenth. In the round which brought the fight 10 close. however. he was hl great distress. and the fouls were palpably committed to avoid the loss of the fight by knockout
 Wolgast had managed 10 block most of Ritchie's blows and had ap- parently suffered little during the contest. but. on the other hand, Ritchie himself seemed to stand up
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
Ad Wolgast Loses on Fowl to
 Willie RitChie in Sixteenth

we'll under what punishment he had received In the sixteenth Ritchie reached the champs jaw with a wal lop that sent Wolgast to the ropes. A well placed right immediately at- ter sent the champ down for sev- eral seconds Another right sent him to the ropes again and d clinch followed. Without hesitation Vol gast whipped in q low one below the belt for which he was warned. Although Griffin had made himself perfectly plain and he was under stood ny the champion. the action was repeated and then the refere" gave the fight to Ritchie
 Wolgast entered the ring fayorite in the betting and remained in the premier position until the sudden termination of the fight. The men kept after each other during Ih" entire contest and il was interest
 ing throughout
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
NOTED BR|GAND PREFERS DEATH
 AT OWN HANDS

LISBON. Dec. 1. After avoid
 ing capture for over two years. Cazella the briSand committed sui. eide today Cazella and his band have been the terror of the rural districts for many years, but were always able to avoid capture. Two years ago the authorities decided to follow him until they either cap tured him or drove him out of the country. Ever since that they have bounded him from place to place until at last, cornered and fearing capture, he turned the gun, which has caused so much havoc throughout Portugal, upon himself.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
GREAT BENEFIT
 IS PLANNED FOR
 TITANIC WIDOWS

NEW YORK. Dec. l. A mon ster benefit for the surviving wid. oNs and helpless women who were rescued from the Titanic disaster will he held on Friday night.
 Charles Frohman has been ap. pointed chairman of the committee of arrangements For this show he has enlisted the services Of the most prominent actors and actresses of the country,
 As It is planned to have this a notable society event many wealthy young women have offered their services In various capacities, and will add not only charm but dollars to the worthy fund.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
Gotham Will Witness Three
 Top Notch Fights this Week

NEW YORK. Dee. l. Many matches of interest to the fish, fans are hooked for this week in this city.
 The most interesting of these is the bout between Mike Gibbons. he welterWeight champion and Ed dy McGoorty Gibbons is d great lavorite in New York. and is a five to four 'bet i'll inc coming bout NJ, GoorDy has been showing some goo form in his last fights and therr has been plenty of McGoorty none. in sight The match will he pulled off in Madison Square Garden e. Tuesday night.
 Second in interest is the go br
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
THIRD PARTY ID MEET THIS WEEK
 TO CONSOLIDATE

NEW YORK. Dec. 2 - Theodore Roosevelt will attend the convention of the Bull Moose party which is to he held in this city next Satur- day. The most important matter to be brought before the meeting will he the future policies and plans of the party. The local progressives assert that the party is in the field to stay, and this convention is call. ed to bind them together and to elect their national committeeman.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02

10 St Louis as a reporter for a small German new spaper. and late became it's owner and manager In 1896 he bought the st Louis Dis patch and united it with the Even. ing Post. making the newspaper the Post-Dispatch. which he owned up to the time of his death. Later he went to New York and bought the World, and was its active manager until lSN7. when he broke down from overwork. and from that time he was never actively engaged in business. as he was totally blind.
 Ii was through these two papers that Mir. Pulitzer amassed the large fortune. the inventory of which has just been filed
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
READ THE
Joseph Putizer's Estate is
 Found to be Worth $l8,5OO,OOO

NEW YORK. Dec. 1. The in. ventory of thc estate of Joseph Pulitzer has been filed in the sur rogate's court here and shows an estate worth eighteen and oue-half millions. The estate is comprised of the New York World and the St Louis Post-Dispatch. which to- sethcr are valued at four and one half millions. and fourteen million dollars in government bonds.
 Mir. Pulitzer was born in Ruda Pesth. Hungary in 1S47. and cam, to the United States in 1864, in. mediately joining a cavalry troop. serving throuehout the rest of the war
 At the close of the war he went
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02

kins, al one time cashier of the Washineton-Alaska bank; ]. Albert Jackson, yicc-presdout at the time of the suspension; Lew Wing and E. R Dusenbury, John L. Proctor, the government bank examiner; F. G. Noycs. the present receiver of the bank; John r. NcGinn. R. C. Wood John A Clark and many other witnesses. T. is expected that the actual trial of the case against Earnctte will not be started until Tuesday morning.
 r, Suolhers Bunch the ncwspa- german, was also an arrival last night on the Northwestern, He is here to report the bank cases for the seattle Times.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
DENIED RELEASE TINKER REFUSES
 )OB WITH CUBS

CHICAGO. Dec 1. Joe Tinker, the famous shortstop Of the Cubs. refuses to sign his contract for next year. and says he will never play in Chicago again Tinker was offered the berth of manager Of the Cincinnati Reds for next year and had made all necessary arrange ments with that club when Charlie Murphy. owner of the Cubs. put the proposition on the hummer hy re fusing to release the shortstop. Now in spirit of retaliation Tinker says that if he can't go to Cincin- nati he will quit for good
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
R. R. MATERIAL N CANAL ZONE
 WILL BE SOLD

WASHINGTON, Dec 1. - Some time ago Secretary C. the Interio; Fisher recommended that all the machinery and equipman now being used at Panama be transferred to Alaska to build the proposed rail road there. Up to the present time his suggestion has not been acted upon, and in recent inter view the secretary stated that should his recommendation fail all the ma chinery and equipment would be sold at public auction.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
QUARTZ BOOMING AT VALDEZ

VALDEZ Dec 1. Much en- couragement has been given to the quartz prospectors and miners by the developments of the past few weeks. Numerous new strikes have been reported and great actiy- ity is prevailing in consequence On on the Rutherford Ramsay property and the owners are feeling mu"l enthused.
 The Guggenheims are increasing expected that it will be made tne their force at the Midas. and it Is largest copper mine on the sound.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02

tween Johnnie Coulou the bantam champion, and Charley Lcdoux. tha bantam champion of France. which aill he pulled off before the New York Athletic club on Friday night LedouN comes To this country with q big reputation. but there has been so many lemon champions from the other side that the sports do not figure he has much chance with the local boy.
 Fhc third neht of interest is that between Billy Papke and "Frenchy" Bernard. the X.welterweight cham. pion of France. This will be a fast mix-up hut il is conceded tha, Papke is tn" better man and there is no betting.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02

 ID BE 0N HAND
 ON MAR6H FOUR

NEW YORK. Dec. 1. - It is esti that fully ten thousand of the fair ones will take part in the demon stration planned to take place at the time of the inaugural ceremony next March, They claim that the Cause" will have representatives from every state In the union. and that they will take an active part in the proceedings The politicians question and are awaiting develop ments
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
IN TIMES OF PEACE
 PREPARE FOR WAR
In Spite of the Fact That Temporary Peace Pact Has Been Signed by Allies and Turkey, Each Side Gets Ready Tn Case Hosilities Have to be Renewed

CONS1ANTINOPLE. Dee. | - The plenipotentiaries representing the Allies and those acting for Fur. key. were yesterday able To come 10 an asreement regarding the terms of temporary peace and all hos
 filities have been suspended. A pact looking to a permanent peace has been submitted to the porte and it is believed that il will be signed tomorrow. The terms formerly of
 fered by the Allies were very large. ly moderated before they would be
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
TACOMAN HELPED NAVY WIN

SEATTLE. Dec. 1. The credit for the victory of the naval cadets from Annapolis over the army boys from West Point in the game yes terday is generally conceded to rest with Clarence McReavy, a Tacoma boy. who played right half back for the navy. His ground gaining capac- ity it was that was the most potent factor in the gaining of the touch down or the navy, the only point scored during the game.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
WHEREFORS OF
 H|CH PRICES OF
 COAL TINTED AT

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Dec. l. Secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor. has submitted his report to President Taft in regard to the investigation of the high price of coal. and the cause therefor.
 Although the contents of the re- port have not been given out en- of the investigation are somewhat sensational as to who profits by the high cost of coal
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
LITERARY TEST
 ID BE IMPOSED 0N IMMIGRATION

WASHINGTON, Dec l. Ac cordlns to Representative Bonnet Of Alabama, he will introduce a bill at the coming session of con sress which will prohibit the en. trance of immigrants who cannot pass certain literary test. He says that he has enough votes promised nm to pass the proposed law anu that it will be in effect before next March.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
TO RESUME ARCHIBALD TRIAL

WASHINGTON. Dec l. The trial of Judge Robert w Archibald
 which is being held before a special committee of congress, will be re- sumed on Tuesday Judge Archibald is being tried for impeachment on various counts for malfeasance of office in the Florida land scandal.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
MINE POWER PLANT BURNS

VALDEZ, Dec. l. The power plant at the Beatson mine on La touche island was destroyed by fire on Tuesday The cause of the fire has not been fully determined It had gained considerable head way before help arrived and almost everything on the premises was destroyed, The loss is estimated at twenty thousand de,+ars,
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
LET 0UTRACES
 CONTINUE ID
 GET H|CERPUPS

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 1. - A pro- found sensation was caused in the dynamiters' trials here today when Detective Burns on the stand ad- mitted that he had allowed the McNamaras to continue their dyna, geles Times was destroyed. in hopes of getting evidence that would tend to the conviction of the higherups
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
UNIFORM INSURANCE LAWS

NEW YORK. Dec l. - Insurance commissioners from every state in the union are today in the city awaiting the opening of the Ma missioners. Numerous reforms will it is expected, be carried out and resolutions made to be present ed to the various legislatures with the hope of passing laws which will be uniform throughout the United States
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
ARMOUR PLANT
 SUFFERS FROM
 CONFEDERATION

CHICAGO. Dec. | - Last night fire broke out in the Armour Union Stock yards and swept d large portion of it before the fire men could get it under control. At one time it looked as though the whole yard was doomed to destruction. The total loss will amount to well over two hundred thousand dollars.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
SEATTLE PURITY SQUAD LEADER
 is DISCHARGED

SEATTLE. Dec 1. - Fay Edwards the woman in charge of the purity squad has been discharged by Chief Bannick at the instance of the mayor. It is said that the action was taken on account of the many against the purity squad. which, it is asserted, has been so anxious to make record that it has used
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
ALEXANDRA HAS BIRTHDAY

LONDON, Dec. | Dowager Queen Alexandra yesterday observed her sixty-eighth birthday in a very quiet manner She attended a dinner given in the evening by King George. which was attended only by her immediate relatives
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02

considered by Nazim Pasha. and it is generally understood here that the terms proposed by Turkey are those that are to be adopted.
 LONDON. Dec 1. Despite the armistice that has been declared by Turkey and the Allies both sides continue 10 make preparations for a resumption of hostilities in case there is any hitch in the signing of the peace pact. The Turks are building immense breastworks near Constantinople between the Tchal
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
BILL LANDoN IS OUT ON BAIL.

On Saturday bail in the sum of s10,00O was put up for Bill Landon. accused of the killing of Henry Dorchy. ten of his friends justifying in the sum of s2,0O0 each.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
PIONEER SUFFRAGETTE
 IS HONOREO BY WEST

PORTLAND. Dec. 1. Governor West has rewarded Abunal Scott Duniway. the pioneer suffragette of the state. by allowing her to write that part of his proclamation re- lating to equal rights
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
Johnson's Dupe is Supposed
 to Have Fled to the West

CHICAGO. Dee 1. It is believed that Lucille Cameron. the white girl enamored of Jack Johnson. has fled to the West Her mother is heart- broken and says she would have given her life to save her daughter,
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02

alpa Qualifications and the city proper.
 VIENNA. Dec. l. The captain of the Turkish cruiser Hamideh. whose boat was badly damaged by torpedoes, sailed his stricken vessel across the sea for two days fearing that if he brought the boat near shore the crew would mutiny
 When he finally drew up to the dock the vessel was submerged all but eighteen inches and went to the bottom two hours after the crew had disembarked.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02
CITY HOSPITAL PATIENT LEAVES
 B|C BANK ROLL

SEATTLE. Dec. l. - J. Freeman, as charity patient in the city hospital. Up until the time of his death it was supposed that he was without means, but $1S,50D was found under his pillow as well as some Fairbanks drafts.
 Note-Inquiry around town last night failed to elicit any information that would tend to identify the J. Freeman mentioned above.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02

Johnson states that hp would will tnely marry the girl Today he de livercd to the police a number of letters ha received from her. They
 are tull of enaearins terms and state that her life has been uH
 bearable to her since the senaratioH.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02

methods that are questionable 10 say the least. The discharged off ger is putting up fight for rein statement.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-02

You won't travel very far if you tread on other peoples toes.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-16

home and neighbors friendship:
With straining eyes he saw prep
arations going on for the repeti-
ton of fire, at his doorway, and
with a despairing moan he sur
rendered: 81 will abide"
Forty masked beings surround
ed the trio in a kneeling circle,
and as the moon slipped behind
the clouds the chant arose:
ooh, Father! We have been
sorely tried and possibly found
wanting. Forgive our sins Our
lights may not be yours, and we
are but plastic clay. Protect our
homes, and may Thy kingdom
GOMEZ
In the gray dawn a silent cav
alcade wendell its way downward
"a drama of the dark tobacco
district.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-16

0OAiiN Lilly dSO' SdIIIIOL lC-
trace"
y + <
Quickly came the climax to
concerted action. Barton, under
duress, was led into a clearing
surrounded by a dozen figures.
Ahash was followed by a fame,
and soon the sky assumed a lurid
hue, as a fortune in tobacco paid
tribute to the frebrand. A dis
tant shot pierced the stiffness, and
with shrek a young woman in
scant attire dashed from the
house.
'My God, father! what does
this mean?" as she fell upon him.
These fends, the night riders,
are burning the barn. l refused
their demands. What next, l fear
to tell"
The leader of the band ap-
preached at this moment and
said:
1--WE have now a second and
more painful duty to perform.
We demand your cooperation or
your crop will be. oil-soaked and
ruined. Then your home. There
is no alternative"
Another moan followed the i'm
pressive declaration and the white
hairs of the aged mother mingled
with the inanirnate heap that sue
cumbed on the threshold. Ten
der hands became busy.
Minutes later two pairs of arms
embraced Barton's neck and two
voices pleaded. with him to save
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-16

ooh, George, dear, think how
we'll worry about him when he
grows up and goes out into the
world. He will cost us many
sleepless nights, I fear"
Huh! If he can cost me any
more sleepless nights than he
does now he will have to go
some"
Try an old paint brush to black
en- the stove.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-16

the trust, which has beguiled you?
We await your final decision.
Barton stepped into the door
way and the moon cleaned
whitley upon. his night robe.
Men" he said, Il cast my lot
some time ago. l cannot re-
trace"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-12-10

fG1mer, Sketches Of the First Set
ders Of Early Georgia Saunders ane
Eubb4 Early Letters OF Alabama.
(Coot1Dued on Page Eleven
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05

hangers OF q Large Clty.
\ young man who had been born
and reared in the backwoOds went
10 chicago and made lot of money.
I hen he returned to his native viii
lase and asked his father to take a
tip to the Windy City. The old
man, however, was not enthusiastic
over the proposition. He had read
c. fires, automobile accidents and
other catastrophes in big cities. Fin
ally. after much argument and per-
suasiOn on the part of his son, the
latter reluctantly agreed to UNDER
take the Journey At the little
country station he was panic
stricken and tried to get permission
to go back home Once on the train.
his nerve began to revive, and all
went well until the train dashed
into tunnel black as night. When
this happened, the old man grabbed
lis umbrella. hit his son a whack on
the head and cried out.
Il knew something would happen.
I've gone blind!'-Popular Maya
zine
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05

Ing nien, No save th.ll life all
their all To the service OF their
country i'm time of need.
There are man! sOod citiZehs,
soldiers of the coafederary. residing
in Florida, who are denied the PEN
sion that their honorable service en-
titles them to, because OF the pres
ent law
''All of which is most respectfully;
and earnestly submitted. and by us
requested and recommended for your
careful consideration