The Chitina leader., 1913-12-09

I , B. Pendergast, one of the founder! } of the party announced this morning that he had withdrawn from further affiliation with the bull moose. H;
 does not state what political course he will pursue. Formerly he wa: one of Teddy's strongest lieutenants but it is said that he has declared that the party has already outliveG it's usefulness.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5-Repre sentative John L. Burnett, of Ala. bama, chairman of the committee on immigration and naturalization, re- introduced his bill providing for an illiteracy test. This bill formerly | passed both houses of Congress but was vetoed by President Taft. He | believes that if it is again passed that President Wilson could be in- duced to sign it.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. Awhile President Wilson is receiving the grateful thanks of all friends of Alaska, he is receiving quite little private cussing" upon the part of the suffragettes. The National con- vention which is in session in this city had hoped that the President would make favorable mention in his message of the suffragette cause. This he failed to do. As a result a resolution was passed in the convention this morning assailing the President for his failure to strengthen the fight of women who are but seeking justice
 WASHINGTON, Dec. The Progressive leaders are very much aggrieved because they see one of their strongest pillars taken from under them. During debate in the Senate today Senator Cummings of Iowa and Senator Bristow of Kan sas both took occasion to charge President Wilson with having ap- propriated the Progressive policy of direct Presidential primary. They didn't seem at all glad because of their convert.
 JUAREZ, Dec. 4.-There is great jubilation in the ranks of the Con- stitutionalists. This morning a con- missioner arrived, sent by seven generals of the regular Mexican army. They notified General Villa that they are ready to surrender. Recent battles in northern Mexico have been disastrous to the federals.
 PLUM COLLIE, Manitoba, Dec. 4. Last evening lone bandit held up the Bank of Montreal at this place and shot and killed Manager Arnold. He then helped himself to all the available cash, which amounted to about $1O,OO0. The vault was locked. The bandit made his escape before the shooting at tracted people who were in that neighborhood.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Cordial relations have again been estab- lished between the United States and | Spain. This was ! evidence yester- | day, wheE. the President received Am mbassador Senor Don Juan Riano y Gayangos. 4
 SEATTLE, Dec. B. Yesterday afternoon the schooner Bender Brothers, which was tied up at one of the piers, was destroyed by fire. Some gasoline exploded and soon the vessel was mass of flames. She burned so quickly that before as- sistance could be rendered she was practically destroyed. No lives were lost and none were injured. The | Arctic and Nome, having spent many summers in Northern waters.
 PUEBLO, Dec. 3.-The federal grand jury, which has been investi- gating the recent strike among the coal miners in Colorado, yesterday afternoon returned 25 indictments They were all against the national and state officers of the United Mine Workers. It is alleged that these men melted the strikers te deeds of violence, as result o1 which many were injured and [ number of lives were lost.
 CHICAGO, Dec. 3.-The faculty of the University of Chicago are very much concerned over the safet! l, of Explorer Leffingwell, who accom- : panied the Stefansson expedition tt
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