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The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
SUFF FRACETTES
 REMAIN THERE

WASHINGTON. n C. Dec. H. Members of the National American Nomcn's Suffrage association have an nouncod that the suffrasettes have decided to make their headquarters in the city until a constitutional amend ment is made granting the franchise, to the women in the United states. Urged hy Congressman Richmond r. liobson demb. of Alabama, they have decided to stay al the capital city and will be represented in congress an. will present their cause to the law makers and are determined te D. heard
 Despite the lack of encouragement received from President Wilson wao has refused to recommend women's suffrage in special message to con sress, the suffragettes are confiaef, of victory when the matter is taken up in congress. They have been as surcd of considerable backing and are certain they will have sufficient sup port in the lower house to win their cause
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
PAPERS
 MAKES CHANGES

GORBoNA, Dee. II. = Robert Me Chcsncy, the pioneer newspaperman Of the North. who has founded news faaers at Dawson, Fairbanks and Valdez is now in charge of the daily CordoHa Alaskan. Of. which he is editor during the absence of Editor Harry C. Steel in the States Steel left for Seattle on the Northwestern Thursday and plans to he away for a couple of months
 The Alaska Times which is publish ed every sunday has just installed a late model No. MerGenthaler in their office. The retiring machine was an old model which had been in use on the coast for years and was rather antiquated. With the acquisition of the new linotype the Times will be as neatly printed a sheet as any in the North.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
REP PUBL|CANS ID
 CHANCE PLATFORM

WASII%troN, p. C. Dee. 14- Fhe m.=.a- .~ of the Republican Ma tionai e1uttter wtlI meet in this city touo.rua to consider some need rd reforms tn the national conven- tious of tav furty It k planned .o change l.s" representation according to more modern systems so that the members. n ot the Republican con ventions VIII represent the voting strength of the communities thy come from.
 II is no@t proposed to hold d special National Republican convention in tbis city neNt zaar ta frame the party plat form for the congressional campaigns which are to he held next fall This is taken to mean that the Republican party sees the need of change in prin- eirlcs and will likely change its plat form to conform more to the Pro -ressiye Inc of thought TI- mat ter of the proposed convention will be taken up by the national cnm- mittce when it meets here and qucs- tton of whether OF not the special convention will he called Will be set- tied by the committeeman
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
CURRENCY MAY
 RECEIVE DELAY

WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec. H. Contrary to former expectations the currency measure is dragging through the house longer than was expected because of the opposition to it's pas sage and it now appears that the bill will not be passed until after Christ mas. A stubborn effort has been made to secure its adoption but new opposition is arising daily which tends to delay it's consideration.
 Along with the delay in the pas sage of the currency bill is the post ponement of the Alaska Railroad mea- sure which is waiting upon the cur rency. The Democratic leaders in the senate have announced that barring unexpected delays the currency mea- sure will be brought to vote be- fore an adjournment is taken for the holidays.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
PRESIDENT HAS
 CAUGHT A GOLD

WASHiNGTON, |. =. Dee. t4-on the advice of his physician President Wilson is stiu confined te E3= Eed with severe cold and Las beca uu- able to attend hastnas matters for the last t~o lays Ta~ chief execu- tive is considerably annoyed or the reports which lave been ,gscaIated to the effect that his condition is SO rious. He had the announcement made today that he is slightly under the weather on account of catching cold and k remaining ill bed on the advice of his physician only to prevent a worse case. He branded all other stories regarding his condition as groundless and unauthorized II was also announced today that the Presi- dent would be at his desk as usual tomorrow morning. Since his confine- ment many inquiries have been re. ceived at the White House regarding his condition. special telegraphic in quiries being received from other states in regard to his health.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
FLOODS CAUSE
 HEAVY LOSSES

DALLAS. Tex, Dee. 1.-The rivers of the state are now falling and business is again being resumed in the flooded districts The Brazos rv- CT. which was the most rampant has again reached the normal stage and it is reported that all other streams are gradually returning to their banks. The entire flood district suffered con siderably while the floods were raging for over week and the receeding of the floods Is a decided relief.
 The death list is estimated at about 200 while the property loss will reach the seven million dollar mark. The entire state suffered as result If the sudden rise of the rivers and in places the main part of the towns washed away by the rushing waters.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
WILLARD LOSES
 COURT DECISION

VALDEZ. Dec. l4.-In decision which was rendered in the district court here last week Judge Fred NJ Brown holds that Senator Ben F. Willard is entitled to take the ma chinery off the Rutherford-Ramsay claims which he held under option to buy from the owners and which h" was opening up. He also gave Ruth erford & Ramsey judgment for s1.S0o. the value of the ore taken out of the property by Senator Mallard in open ing up the ground
 Senator Willard some time ago took an option on the Rutherford-Ramsa quartz claims and invested con siderable sum in the ground to deter mine it's prospects. As the ground did not reach his expectations he gave up the proposition. In the meantime he had moved the old machinery off the ground, and when the option was given up the owners brought suit fo. the removal of the machinery as well as the ore taken out of the ground in Investigating it's worth.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
SENATOR ROOT TALKS AGAINST
 CURRENCY BILL

WASHlNGTON, Il, C. Dee. It. senator Elihu Root, of New York, and ex-seeretary of state Is out hot against the administrations new currency measure which is now up bcefore tn. senators for consideration and passage. The New York sena- tors states that the idea to in- Hate the currency as is proposed by the bill Is preposterous and contrary to all ethics and that he will oppose the proposed reform to the last.
 The latest opposition to the currency measure was received in the upper house yesterday in the speech which was delivered by senator Root II" declared that the plan of the govern ment. AS Is provided by the bill to automatically supply the market with government funds during hard times and panics would only tend to distort the money market Such an imitation of the currency. he stated. wouli re. suit in n terrible calamity to the na- tion. the fearfulness of which would not be appreciated until upon the country.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
"MONA LISA" CARRIES
 SOME FINGER PRINTS

PARIS. France. Dee. 14.-After careful examination by experts in the police department it has been found that the finger prints which were left on the frame which was remain ing after the famous painting of Mona Lisa" was stolen, are identical to those of the prisoner who is be- ing held in the Italian city of peruGia. The Italian police discovered the missing painting in the possession of an obscure Perusian and an investi- gation shows that the prisoner is an ex-eonviet. The painting of Mona Lisa" by Leonardo De Vinci was stol- en from the Louvre at Paris several "ears ago and no trace of it had been found until now although numerous commercials were in different parts of the world and were claimed to have been the missing picture.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15

 WAS LOBBYING

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Dec H. Although it has been found that the charges made against Congressman James T McDermott DemD of IlIi- nois. the subcommittee of the house is still undecided whether or not to prosecute him for the alleged viola tions. It was announced today that there was some diversity among the members regarding the case and he cause some favored and other were against continuing the case against the Illinois representative no action mas been taken
 It was announced by the house lob by inyestisatins committee during the past week that Congressman Me Dermott had represented the National Manufacturers association while serving as emhcr of congress. It was also found tnat he had used his influence to obtain favorable legislation for the interests he represented and his desired ends were obtained through a liberal use of funds furnished by the assocla- tions
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
ELECTRIC POWER FOR
 MINES IS COMING SOON

The proposed power plant for tn" Panama valley is looming up again It is expected that the promoter Of it. John l.. Timmins. will be able to make an interesting and final state ment concerning it's installment with in few days.
 Mr. Timmins, backed by Outside capitalists came into the Interior last year for the purpose of looking over the district with a view of install ing the plant which will furnish power all over the district but es- pecially on the creeks where cheap power would be of material assistance in reducing the cost of operation. After thorough investigation he has found the power plant is feasible and desired and is completing ar ran@ements for it's installation.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15

days also SD that they would not ,e tsrown together and spread tHr affec- ttou. About twenty cases ar" now known to the city physician aui It i4 reported that somr of the older ,=..-dr,n ar" down with the frur'as However. non" of the children now effected are in serious condition
 To assist in preventing the spread of the disease the managers of the picture shows have agreed not 70 give admittance to any of the school children of the city. while the cpl demic ts prevailing, The Sunday schools of the city were not in session yesterday as usual and may not meet nrxt sunday sn that children may not come together.
 Everything possible is being done hy the city physician and officials to prevent the spread of the disease The parents are requested to keep their children away from }thers and from gathering in public piaces. in this way preventing them from becoming af- fccted
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
CRICKET ON
 THE HEARTH

Rehearsals for the Dickens Christ
 which have been under way for the last two weeks. are now progressing nicely. The play is to be given at the Auditorium on Tuesday evening. December 23rd by the Ursa Major Literary society, of the High School, and is being staged under the direc- tion of Mrs. o. c. Williams. The young thespians have put on similar productions in former years and they are well versed in the art and assure an excellent evenings entertainment
 "The Cricket on the Hearth" is an old English play or fairy tale anl is the only Christmas story by Charles Dickens which has been dramatized. The play is of three acts and there are thirty members in the cast of which twelve are fairies which take part in beautiful tableau transfor- nation scene. Miss Eliza Hatch and Arnold Nordale will carry the leads. The young people are working hard on the play and a success is assured.
 That everyone in the city may be able to attend the performance the seats will be sold at popular rates The general admission will be set at 50 cents and reserved seats will be sold for $l.0o. However. there will be but few seats reserved. as all but
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
TARIFF WAR IS
 PROMISED J. 5.

WASHINGTON. p. c. Dec. II. - Fearing tariff war between Ger many and the United States if cer- tain provisions of the new tariff bill which recently went into effect, are carried out, the collectors of customs have been authorized to postpone the collection of the tax on split peas ar irving from Germany
 Under the new tariff law tax of 20 per cent tax is placed upon the split peas imported into the country Since the controversy has arisen it has been decided by the department to withhold the collection of the tax for a time until the matter can be investieated Germany threatens to retaliate h. imposing similar dserim- inatory tariff measures if the present regulations are not rescinded
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
MUCH COAL Is
 USED IN NORTH

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dee. 14-- According to the annual report of the United States Geological Survey on Alaska which has just been made pub- lie, ten thousand tons of coal are inn ported annually by the Territory of Alaska. Practically all of this amount is used by the coast cities and is inn ported from British Columbia. chiefly.
 The geological survey report also contains the information that the All asRa coal fields near Cordova contain enough coal to supply the entire Pa cific coast for years Because of Washington influence the Alaska fields are undisturbed and left for posterty while Cordovans are forced to inn port foreign coal at much higher rate
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
EMIGRATION Is
 FALLING DOWN

WASHINGTON, b. C.. Dee. H. According to announcement made by the department of agriculture the immigration from Canada is gradual ly decreasing now and is much less than it was a year ago. Tine change is undoubtedly caused by the marked prosperity in Canada particularly in the western provinces.
 The department also reports that the emigration to the mortimer coun- try is falling off considerably and is probably due to the change in ad- ministrations, the Democrats having caused an increased activity in farm ing since their plans have been an bounced or carried out. As soon as the government irrigation projects in the western states are completed the emigration will probably drop still further.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
OPPOSITION ID
 TAXATION

WASHINGTON, D. C. Dec. IA strong fight Is being made in the sen ate against the confirmation of Lewis PinleH as ambassador to Russia A strong effort was maee by the Demo- erats to force the confirmation but the opposition was too strong to put his name through. His nomination is now in the hands of a senate subcommittee which is considering his case. The committee has been examining the cor respondence of rindell to learn wheth- or he is connected with the manufact- uring interests as has been alleged by those who are opposed to naming Pindell.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
OIL COMPANY CUTS
 MELON FOR HOLIDAYS

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. l4.-It was announced here today that the Ma tional Refining company. an inde- pendent oil concern which is one of the chief companies in opposition to ion dollar mellon this month. The company will distribute a hundred per cent dividend to it's stockholders for a Christmas gift This represents the profits of the oil company for the year and is the largest profit yet netted by them. The dissolution of the Standard oil is attributed as the cause for the enormous earnings of the independant company
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
CHILDREN ARE
 GETTING MUMPS

AS the cases of humps among the younger children of the city have b = come so numerous that it has reached the stage of an epidemic. it was deem ed advisable by the school board and city physician to close the school n week earlier for the Christmas vaca- tion. the children will have three weeks holidays, and if the cases have subsided by that time. school will commence again January 5th.
 At first it was decided to close the grammer grades only but as it was feared the scholars in the high scl.ool may also become effected it wus considered best to give them the holi-
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
HETCHY HETCHY
 BILL IS PASSED

WASHINGTON. D. c, Dec H. After much opposition the Hetchy iletchy bill has been passed by the senate and has been given To the President for his approval and will likely secure his signature when he takes his desk tomorrow The bill which has the approval of Secretary Lane as well as Clifford Finchot was passed hS the lower house some time ago but the main fight over tine bill took place in the senate.
 The bill provides for the granting of the Hetehy Hctehy valley in the Yosemite National park for private purposes to be used as a reservoir to obtain water for drinking and power purposes for san Francesca. Objection to the bill was made because it di- verts public land for private purpos-
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
SUFFRAGETTES VISIT
 ROYALTY AY THEATRE

LONDON. Dee. Yesterday even George and Queen Mary were stormed by a number of suffrasettes who app pealed to the royal pair for. their sup port in securing the franchise. The militant women received no encourage ment beyond a smile but continued in their appeals for the ballot An up roar was immediately started by the audience and the suffraEettes were were lead to the city prison for the night.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
JAN SEND GOLD THROUGH MAILS
 IN 11.[B LOTS

SEATTLE Dee II According <, ruling recently made by ras master General Eurleson, advices af which has just hceu received in tai~ sItv. gold can he sent through I.e maji as first class mail matter The ruIln4 was made in the nature of specia, order. and postmastsrs are advised to accept gold in th" matls through the parcels post The precious metal can be sent yia Unslr sam as ardf- nary parcels post matter i'll wrtlat- UP 10 eleven pounds. and when desired can he insured asa.ust toss.
 To the Ataskans in the etty and ,o Seattlettes in general tAe new order is received With welcome as il will mean much to the miners and opc- ratars in the North. Especially profit able should the provision he in h. North where the rxpress rates anl bank exchanges eat mp large amount of the profits of the miners.
 The new provision will have the ef- feet of eurtaling thc business han died hy the banks which buy the gold and melt and assay it in their own assay shops. Unier tH" new can if- tions the Seattle assay office Will iik.- ly receive more gold shipments hut ef smaller amounts from all parts of the North. In this way the miner can obtain government care in the hand ling of their gold with little cost or fear of loss
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
EASTERN STAR MEET.

The Midngh; sun Chapter No. ( If the order ef Eastern Star held their regular monthly meeting at the Masonic Temple. on First anyenue. Fri day evening. There was large at. tendance at the session and an nten- estinS session was held The chief business of the evening was the ini- tiation of six new members. After the business was completed an cn- jeyahle social session was held anl refreshments prepared by the ladios were served.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
FAIRBANKS IGLOO PIONEERS
 ELECT OFFICERS TONIGHT

At the regular bi-weekly meeting of the Fairbanks ISloo of the Pioneers which is to be held at the Eagle hall on Fifth avenue this evening officers for the coming year will be elected. The officers were nominated at the meeting which was held two weeks ago and a spirited election is antic pated tonight. There are other mat ters of interest to come up tonight members into the order The meeting will start at S:30 o'clock sharp and after the business session is over Il social will be enjoyed.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
SMALL CHIMNEY FIRE CALLED
 OUT DEPARTMENT YESTERDAY

small chimney fire in the Peter Vachon residence. on Second avenG" and Bonnifield street, yesterday even ing was the cause of the fire alarm which was turned in shortly before six o'clock Both rigs of the fire de partment responded to the call but when they arrived upon the scene of the supposed fire it was found that there had been small fire in the stove pipe caused by the burning of creosote but the blaze was over Al though the chemical was not needal the fire boys remained upon the scene for time to watch the pipe anl prevent any further outbreaks.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15

-a.iinr Ill tAts Vicinity and the fa'l is n" heaviest ever recorded here this carly in tHe winter The frsiSftrrs are having some difficulty in uavi-atins the trails which are always almost imga~sahIc b"causc of tH". unusual snowfall While Vall~z Ha~ always a heavy fall of snow eacH winter. the blanket of snow whIc4 Is now covering the ground Is m precei"nted because of it's earlness.
 The Mcintosh outfit which Is head. ed for the Ncclchina crossed the sum mi, yesterday after breaking the trau all the way and which had been hIorked during the snow storm of last week
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
DEAD PUBLISHER TALKS
 OF TITANIC ACCIDENT

LONDON. Dec. lit was announc- ed here today that Cecil Husk, a blind man seventy years of age, ma terialized the late William Stead who perished in the Titanic disaster. The blind man was intimate with the de- parted publisher for seventeen years before his death. A short time ago his departed friend came to him in a vision and told him of the wreck and described in detail the entire acci- dent. Although Husk's case is re- markable one similar occurrences have been reported before but little ere dence have been given them.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
AMBASSADOR TAKES
 FLIGHT IN FRANCE

RUG. France. Dec. II. American Ambassador Herrick arrived from Par ts yesterday and today he was the guest of the daring aviator Bidault, ment beyond a smile, but continued with Herriek as q passenger. Aviator Bidault scared high in the air and demonstrated the machine to his guest. When the machine descended after the flight. the American am bassador expressed himself as delight ed with the outing.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
PLENTY SNOW
 ON THE COAST

CORONA, Dec. l4-Last week this city again received it's unusually heavy fall of snow. and from the appearance of the heavnS the end is not yet. day and now everyone is busy show cling the beautiful off of the roofs feet of snow has fallen here since the sonw storms began three weeks ago.
 The trains are running on their re- gular schedule and no delays have taken place on account of the snow
 VALDEZ. Dec. 14.-Snow is stnl
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15

As a result of an injury sustained by falling down the cellar. Mrs. I. Harmon Caskey was taken to St Matthew's hospital Saturday to have a slight operation performed on her right arm. The injured member was fractured and dislocated near the el- bow and while painful. it is not thought that it will be long before it is healed.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15

the most popular locations will be classed as general admission seats.
 The cast of characters will be as follows:
 John Perrybinsle Ca carrier1
 ..=-..---. ..--.---..----Arnold NordaIe MT. Tackleton tn toy maker) .--..........
 ---------.--........-...s Hjalmar Nordalc Caleb Hummer Chis man
 --.---.....--.................. George Herring Dot. -....----....--.-.-..-. Miss Eliza Hatch Dots Father. ......--.--.....-- Howard Logan Dots Mother -...-....--.......-.-R Ruth Carey Bertha a blind girl) -...........
 -..---...-...---. Miss Ruth Woodbridge Mrs. Fielding - Miss Villa McCann May Fielding -.--#.#--. Queene Russell Tilli" Slowboy Miss Helen Bentley Spirit of the Cricket Mildred Miller
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15
MANY GOING ID
 THE NE[CH|NA

toED0NA, Dec, i4.-About twenty prospecters arrived in this city on the Northwestern from the Outside last week and left for the new digGings in the Nelehina. They state that many in the States are planning to come North this winter urged by the recent discoveries but that since the poor reports have come out from the Ghisana many of them will head for the later camp at Nelchna instead of the Chisana.
 Freighter Robert Mcintosh left Val deg for the Nelchina last week with a heavy load of supplies for miners in that district. He is taking several teams and is making the trip over the Valdez trail to Copper Centre from which point he will use double enders and use the old trail over to the dig eings As there is plenty of snow on the trails little difficulty is anticl- peted in making the trip.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-15

Desiring to aid the city authori- ties in the campaign against the cpl of the Sunday schools of the various churches in the city yesterday.