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The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
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VOLCANO ACTIVE.

SEWARD. iuae 1e. The reports af volcanic actiyity. which were sent from here several days ago and a5.a ylrguh ri generally through aaf rHa Statez, Wore of character aara s.usa'iaa9l than lhe actual
 salHfeus warranted.
 Il is true that reports of activity Nar- received here from the west sarl. but The activity was mostly ia the form Of yapor and smoke % ashes were seen he those who hrougaf the story to Seward
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
MORE DISORDER.

LONDON, June 1.-The wildest of disorder witnessed in parlia- meut in 2o years ensued today in the house of commons when q male saiirasist hurled 9 sack of flour at .'reMatr Asauith from a position in the balcony directly back of the unpopular member. The sack struck Ihe floor at Asauith's feet and was ripped open in such a manner that its contents covered the premier from head to foot. Instantly the house was thrown into an uproar and for fully thirty minutes pande- mnuiam rCianed.
 Several arrests were made but the police are uncertain as to the identity f the real culprit.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
DOINGS AT WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON June 9.-ln bis regular weekly talk to ncnsqa.-r men this If erroon. President Wrss. referred to the lobby invc-.Gza.. with evident satisfaction o,ar ,h way the inquiry Is working OH Speaking of the work of tho eena,s committee. tae p"esi lent saiI enousa had been brought oHE already Q SIS tain the charge that a powerful 1oIle ezts.s. and he referred te ibe quisf departure of numerous lobbyists as q further proof of his charges.
 Five of the minor officials of the weather bureau who were appointed to office by former Chief Moore were dismissed today because of 'heir political activities in eoHnar, tion with the incident which led to he dismissal Of the chief of tn department and the reduction of numerous employees
 Delegate Wiei5ersham. CT tta,fzs anI AUo9Gcy-atncral MeHg.r rol3s have had a falling out on ,he qnes riaa of Alaska appointments. The ielesate ez9sesse! himself for ria'= today on the subject. deelarins tda. the attorney general had not kea his word after having promised L. consult with h.m regar5fHe gil If the appointments made in ;he Norsa
 The state department has hecn 3 vised of the approval of the Blya1 peace plan by the neW republic os China Japan also has endorsed tn plan, and numerous of the Soa h American republics have taken q eorable action.
 Senator foiudeXer. of W3sh.aa- ton, was before the senate aammi lee today in connection Wifh ste l. hy probe. The Westprner tccstjtica that former Senators Dubois. Hul# and Dick had visited Washington Tor
 hr purpose oi t0haS Ing, b1lt f4h sal he could prove that they had tried so influence the vote. on the tarff bill by improper methods
 The department of justice has fa- stitutel proceedings against In Eastman Kodak company or tta grounds that the camera manafaclHr- IFS are q combination in resirlist of trade in violation Of tn Sherman antitrust law
 The starring of the suit has been followed by statement. issued bs the management of the Kolak con pany expressing willingness s2 abide by the ruling of the depart ment.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
PEARY HONOREO.

PARIS. JHne 1o- That the pres aaea e1 Commander Peary in France is less objectionable to the people If this country now than if Was during the early part of the explor. er1- stay here. vas made evident to- iay when Reary was honored by he. ins made d grand officer of the Le
 ion of Honor.
 When the discoyerer of the North aale arrived here he was snubbed because of his refusal to submit his proofs of discovery 10 the Frcn"n --o-raahicaI soeiety.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
FROST IN SOUTH.

JACKSONVILLE. June II. fasa entire state os Florita is i9 fha era Of a cold spell. the equal os .ai#. at this season of the year ha- H9- been recorded in aay Farr ef fA. state in more than 4o Wears 3. noon today the lo&pa. temper, .ifa reported was = degrees aheee zaa ami the highest Gu
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.

FARNSBOROUGH, Eng, June 12- Fhe crew of the British army air ship had miraculous escape from jeath today when the great balloon sprang a leak and collapsed in mid air. The buckling of the gasbag occurred in such manner how eyer. that the fall to earth was re- tarded somewhat, and although much shaken by the force of the fall, aore Of tine crew was seriously in.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
VICTORIA AT NOME.

NOME .lHae lo-The steamship Fia'pgfa second boat of the season To make it's appearance in Berine sea, anchored iH the roaastead tn morning at o'clock. Besides a fnll cargo of freight. the Victoria Hfoushr 6e9 passengers for Seward
 aniasafa and upper Yukon points. Gf he latter the following wese booked through to Fairbanks: M. Mayer. Anna Goldsfein, II. Morten, san, Mrs. L. Springer, ], Daly, C.. Morrison, X Morrison~ NJ Watson, II. Seil. Robert Gunn and C. Bow her have through tickets to Bottles, on the Koyukuk
 The Senator is expected tonight or tomorrow
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16

In the commissioners coGrt last week Henry Jiko was given judgment for $299. with $50 attorney fees, against F. Sandberg. The cause of action was foI an unpaid promissory note.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
BIG SHIP COMING.

ffAHHi'RG June 1.-The giant 2la=Aip Imrerator which has just been completed for the Ham 7#.Fe. American line, sailed for Ameri- q thi,' afternoon on her maiden te.se The IaBerator is 171a feet longer Ihaa ,he Titanic and has 2o-
 s more horsepower than the Urn led vessel of the White Star fleet The Imperator is going direct ,o Nez lozk with almost a capacity load of passengers. including many Germans and AmfrieaHS.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
PUBLICITY LAW VALID.

WAsHlNGTON. June II In a 6a cision rendered today tha supreme court of the United State dcslara- that the government has The risb. to compel news spaHers [" HH'sfs4 regular statements of oNue'sh=a and circulation in eoma'.aaee Wish the law enacted by consrr.s GufiHs tho mast year
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
ANOTHER REBEL STATE.

"E|"| T'N@N- ".TWH@ T""NITH0U1H there has hHen 30 erea' amount of ds1,,rs among the opposing factions oH the Mexican side the insurrec- tou a=aiHst Provisional President HatTta is growing steadily. and each day adds 10 the number of his op- HoHent~
 The latest addition 10 the rebel forces ie Governor Brieto. of thn -'asa af CamHc.ti, who gave up his nrst today 10 take Up arms against -Le provisional government Briefo lls a largo following.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
WEALTHY LAWYER 5uiGfGEs

SALT LAKE. June Il Ief ing q brief note behind .sfla5G5aa that he had been driven hy issgmrfa to end his life, Edward Perry. 3 wealthy lawyer of this rise. eaa- mitted suicide today hE shaotin himself in the head.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
SUFFRAGE BILL ApPR0VEo.

SPRINGFIELD. H. Juaa Ii
 The woman's suffrage h#l. hEa. vas passed hy thg s'afg srHzt" few days ago. Ms a+H5a#aI h= in assembly, this afternoon '. lar vote. and the moasn~" E aeH F the hands of tbe gaycraa~ a~ai-=s#
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16

Denny Simmons a negro. who was arrested to7ss hy he lccal author.
 .as ga the sHarz" af murder was taken from the jail this afternoon .r a wuH of white citizens and hans ..H s.. fH- asit-l.fr-z nf tho r,g,n
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
INTERNATIONAL
 NEWS BY WIRE
AGAINST LABOR PARTY,

NELH0l k&E. Australia. June 9 The re-E.5 of the Australian election is hanging in the balance with the oii sligghtiy against the labor party. vhe contest was one of the closest 'H recent years. and the result will aot he known until the last district has been heard from.
 WlNOHAM DEAD.
 PARIS. JHue . George Windham. British secretary to Ireland from t9# to lea.. died here today as .'e r"sult of q stroke of heart disease.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16

A gossip is never a welcome wis itor-after telling all she knows.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
SUSPENSION OF TREATY.


 SIDNEY. June 12.-Through the suspension of the reciprocal trade treaty between this country and Canada the frozen beef industry has been dealt a severe blow, and shippers are eagerly awaiting the passage of the Underwood tariff bill by the United States in the hope that they will be able to overcome the heavy loss which has been occa- stoned by the failure of Australia and Canada to renew their trade agreement
 Heretofore Canada has consumed the major portion of the frozen beef shipped from this country, and the sudden closing of the Canadian mar kets has resulted in a great loss to fha local trade
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
SCORE OF PEOPLE KILLED.

LISBON, Portugal. June PA score of people were killed today in various parts of the city by ex- ploding bombs. and reports from other parts of the country indicate that the bomb throwing was general throughout large section, and evi- dently the work of conspirators. Further than the fact that the ex- plosions occurred and that num- Der of people were killed, it Is i'm possible to learn more about the disturbances, the government having suppressed the details in the belief that publicity would result in further trouble,
 It is reported that number Of arrests were made this afternoon, but this is not known definitely.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16

WASHINGTON, D C.. June 10 In statement prepared for the senate finance committee. q com paratiye table is given showing the present tariff revenues and the rey- enues which will he derived by the government if the Underwood hiN becomes a law Under the present law, the average ad yalorem tarin is given as 1861 The Under wood bill cuts the average down 10 3299 and reduces the total reyenu" by $24,0o0,00o
 One of the principal witness before the senate lobby probe committee today was former Governor Carter, of Hawaii. Carter, who came to the capital in the interest of the sugar interests of the Sandwich islands, admitted to the probers that the sugar barons of Hawaii had made an effort to raise l purse 10 be used in fighting the passage of the Underwood bill.
 The fight for the juleeship of the Third judicial division of Alaska was terminated today by the appoint ment of Frederick H. Brown, the well-known Valdez attorney. At torney Ostrander was the only other candidate for the position Browns name was sent to the senate for confirmation this morning as the successor to Peter D. Oyerfield.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., June H. The senate probe committee which is cnnducting the inNestigalinn of
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16

WASHINGTON, D. C., June l1.- is conducting the investigation of lobbyists. was occupied chiefly today with the testimony of witnesses summoned in connection with the re ported activities of the sugar grow CTS of Hawaii. One of the wit nesses admitted having been sent to this city to prevent the reduction of the sugar tariff. but denied that nc had been authorized to spend money 10 influence the votes of congress men.
 With the exception of those mem bers who are occupied with commit lee work. the national lawmakers are taking a two days rest from the senate was in session today, an adjournment having been taken yesterday for period of two days
 WASHINGTON, D C., June 12.- At a caucus held today by the mem bers of the senate finance commit tee, it was agreed by a majority vote to place raw wool and sugar on the free lift for period of three years. A considerable fight was made against the proposition by the Republican members, but they were unable to influence the vote.
 A gossip is never a welcome wis
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
SECOND NOTE TO JAPAN.

WASHINGTON. Haa II 1-~. ,Ee. 'ary of Sat ETtaH AAs aaaam ed that the second lEraHe-e ao.- which ts ia eaHrse oE fa ara'ia# will be ready for submission 10 -a. Japanese government SOFT. iwa du. ina the coming week The no.e + t9 reply 10 the Japanese ret7t"aer P aaesting a more specific cN,larai5e of the California a1jon land 'a4 and it's relation to the International land treaty.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
ALL PARTIES PLEASED.

VALDEZ, June 1.-The appoint ment of Attorney Frederick Brown IS federal judge of this division las been received with general satis- faction throughout this part of Alas ba The residents of Valdez, who have known Brown during the many years he has rracticed law in this city, are particularly pleased over his appointment. and it is generally conceded by all factions that he is well qualified to hold the position.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
TO TEST ALASKA COAL.

SEATTLE, June II. - The Trisrt States cruiser Marfland. which haf been detailed bg the government a. make series of Tests of Alas-a coal to ascertain its Aaluc for use by the navy, sailed for the Nee.A today. Exhaustive tests will be maae of coal from both the Bering field and the lodges of the Matanuska region.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
BORDERING ON SLAVERY.

CHARLESTON. W Va, JIue II The inyestieatioH of caaa;tfa among the coal miners of the So#ss ern cold fields was begun te3aT h the committee of United Saees s ators appointed to inquire iata the charges that the miners az compelled 10 labor under conditions closely horderin. on slaEerE
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
FLOODS SUBSlDE.

PORTLAND. Ore. June g. There has been no further rise in the Villa mette river since noon. Measure ments taken this afternoon show that the present water level is 24 feet above low water mark.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
FREEZING IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. June 10. - The freez- ing weather of the past two days has disappeared before the heat wave which is now passing over the state. The mercury has been rising steadily all day, and at a late hour this afternoon had reached the so mark
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16

'er.eu~ d.sagne4r-uge us Tred.a Gates the ll-year-ol1 saa os Swe water HH Gates. which has warr.at rhr police of uts r5-~ dar.Hs th- pas. tNo tats vas explained "s afternoon when the ee#sA.A @4#- derer returned 10 his ho"e. and -4-E he hal gone ig starch ut a r.rers with the intention of h. coming j s'aH performer. The Eouu4-.s. was ua- able to lind the object ut his saarsa and finally Vas induced Hs huns r tn rntraL. Lis sL.n.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
FIGHTING MOROS.

CHICAGO, June H. - The depart- ment of justice of the federal gov ernment has instituted proceedires against the manufacturers of Quak ar Oats and other well known cereal foods on the charge that the com pany is a combination in restraint of trade. in violation of the Sher man antitrust law. The suit to com pei the dissolution of the alIe2e' com hina was filed tnlaN
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
HARTLINE GROUP PROBE.

SEATTLE, June 13 - The inves- tigation of the Maritime group of coal claims in the Boring river region in Alaska was taken up by the govern ment today, through the genera! land office, and a number of witness es were examined. Prominent among those who were called upon to testi- fly was John Maritime, from whom the group of claims takes it name
 ANOTHER lYNCHiNG BEE.
 ANADARKO, Okla, June 13.-
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
AS SAYING FREE.

SEATTLE. June 9 There is general rejoicing throughout the city today over the news received from ate elimination of the government charge for treating gold at the lo cal assay office.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16

SPRINGFIELD, Mo June 9.-A large portion of the business section of this city was wired out hy fire to- day, the fire originating in the r.. tail district and spreading rapidly il all directions The loss will exceed
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
UMATILLA AT NOME.

UNI "A LILA "A NOM [.
 NOME, June 13-The steamer Umatilla, from San Fransisco, ar rived his morning with capacity load of frei@!t and many passengers. The major portion of the freight and some of the passengers are booked through to upper Yukon points, Of the upriyer passengers. those headed for Fairbanks are; Mrs. Y. Adams, J E. Evans, Adeline Peril, Flora Hill L. Hill and F. R. Wacht- lu Mrs C. Chanquist and E. M. lilly are booked for Panama.
 LAKE LABERGE OPEN.
 DAWSON, June 12.-Steamer navi- gation from end to end of the Yukon river was established today by the movement of the ice sheet from Lake I.aberge. and according 10 telegraphie dispatches received from the head of navigation this afternoon tWo steamers already have arrived at Whiteh0rse. They are the Vidette and Nesutlin. carrying the first pas sengess and mail to be dispatched from this city since the opening of the river The steamer Canadian, which also is bound upriyer. is stuck on a bar at the head of the lake now but she is expected at Whitehorse during the night with a fair-sized list of outgoing passen gers
 Several steamers are due to leave Whitehorse in the morning for the lower river. They will bring the de- layed mail and the first through passengers of the season, as well as many tons of perishables and q large quantity of freight for local merchants and for lower river points
 The steamer Panama, of the N. N company, which has been placed on the upper Yukon run in opposition to the new White Pass boats. ar rived here today from Fairbanks and will proceed immediately on her way to Whitehorse.
 It is estimated that million or more in gold is now enroute to the Outside on the several steamers now on the river between Dawson and the head of navigation. The amount is about evenly divided be-
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-16
CARNIVAL HURT BY FLOOD.

PORTLAND. Ore. June Q - Tn" opening of the rose carnival today was marked hy lighter attendance than usual owing to the inundation along the Willamette.
Alma record., 1913-10-09

Miss Erskin was out of school last
week with a sprained ankle.
Malcolm Smith, quarterback, has
been out Of the game for week with
an injured shoulder.
Clarence Watson, former Alma stu
dent, attended the Big Rapids game
Saturday and was high school guest
Monday He now attends school at
Sparta.
The second local football game
will be played at Davis Field, Satur-
day afternoon. Bay City Western
High vs. Alma High. Every one is
expected to turn out, for the team
greatly needs your support.
The high school played the college
scrubs a practice game last Wednes-
day Many OF the boys did not re-
port that day on account of injury,
consequently many were not played
in their regular positions The game
lasted but twenty minutes and the
scrubs came out on the long end Of
the score which was to o.
The girls literary society, Lamba
Sigma, held an initiation at the high
school Monday evening The new
girls were put through many stunts,
but nevertheless enjoyed themselves
as we'll as the old ones Immediately
following the initiation a sumptuous
banquet was served in the dining
room Miss Fraker acted as toast
mistress and the following were called
upon to speak: Mildred McConkey,
Ruth Dutt, Mildred Cash, Elizabeth
Creaser and Media Dove.
Alma record., 1913-10-09
ALMA a|GH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

George Conner of Big Rapids visit
ed school Thursday.
Captain Hughes reported for prac-
tice Monday. His ankle is still weak
but it is hoped he will be in condition
to play in the Bay City game Satur-
day
The a. H. 5. D. c. held it's initia-
tion last Wednesday at seven o'clock.
! ne following were initiated: Ward
Hodge, William Murphy, Lawrence
Hughes, Harry Marvin NJ Muscott
and Ellis Hopkins After all the
stunts were over supper was served.
Charles Dutt was POSTMASTER, and
Merritt Miller responded. Thursday
morning the new members held a
song service at chapel.
Friday an enthusiastic meeting was
held in the Civics room. Coach Col
Inns presided, and after a few min
utes of rule quiz, delivered a short
speech. He related to the boys what
a pleasure it was for him to coach
football and what a pleasure should
be derived from it. He then called
upon Mr. Maxwell, who talked on
training and conduct Mr. Maxwell
told the many ways in which a per-
son broke training unknowingly. He
also stated how a vile mouthed team
impressed the spectators. Mr. Crisp
was next called upon and spoke on
seriousness of the game and what at
ttude should be taken towards it.
Rousing enthusiasm and spirit were
shown by the squad, and at the close
of the meeting the speakers were
Loyalty cheered and applauded
Alma record., 1913-10-09
ALMA 15-BIG RAPIDS 10.

In a fast and scrappy game last
Saturday, Alma defeated Big Rapids
High school.
When the whistle blew Big Rap
ids was in position to receive, and de-
fend the west goal.
The ball was carried back but FIVE
yards, where the men lined up for
scrimmage A hard tussle it was.
The visitors were held for downs, and
the ball was then given to Alma on
the 40 yard line.
Alma record., 1913-10-09

Then series of end plays brought
the ball within yard and half Of
Big Rapids goal Mahr carried the
ball over No goal was kicked. Big
Rapids again received but this time
their hard attack was of no avail for
Dutt and Banghart broke plays con-
tinually The quarter ended with the
ball in Alma's possession.
At the beginning of the second
quarter, Alma put up the best series
of plays that have been seen in Alma
this year The end runs by Handley
and Hodge were too much for the
Alma record., 1913-10-09

visitors With Dutt's play off end
when the fifth minute was gone the
ball was on Big Rapids three-yard
line. A tumble sent the ball over
The visitors undertook TO punt but
Blaisdell broke it up making a safety
for Alma.
The men from the north then put
in some good time when they rushed
the ball to the locals 35-yard line
where they place kicked the ball over
Almas goal for the first score of the
season. The half ended.
After a ten-minutes' rest the boys
came back hard. Alma played fine
ball. Banghart showed his fine skill
when he carried the ball over for the
second touchdown. Here Big Rap
ids put up heavier fight and threw
a fine series of forward passes and
center smashes They crossed Alma S
goal for a touchdown Goal was
kicked from the 15-yard line.
The last quarter was mostly open
play. Big Rapids got away with a
couple of forward passes, but failed
to score The game ended with the
ball in Alma's possession in the cen
ter of the field.
Jessup at end put up one of the
best games seen at Alma for some
time. The final score was IS TO 10
with Alma on the long end
The teams played we'll and next
Saturday they meet Bay City West
ern again on Davis Field Everyone
interested in the game will be ex-
pected to attend for the boys want
your support.