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The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
MANY KILLED
 BY FOOTBALL

CHICAGO H., Nov 23 - From figures now available i, is learreG that Rugby football season has more fatal this year than it was last Although the football season has barely started II lives have been claimed by the game so far this year. NJ St of the dea.hB are caused by broken necks and broken spines received in scrimmages on the field But two university students were killed in the football games which is taken to show that the college games are not so fatal as the others
 The list os injured and crippled has reached the enormous total of lS0 of which sum there are a few accidents which may prove fatal The list of fatalities in football is slightly larger this year than for the same period last year. The avail able figures are being used in campaign to eliminate the rough features of the game. which has re- ceived hard knock because of the danger attached to it.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
WILL RAISE
 LARGE FUND

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Beginning next week the Young Mems Chris tain associat on and the Young Wom- ems Christian ass cciaeion will in ten days raise s3.000,000 Of the s4,000, ,000 raised annually for the tuberculosis or white plague fund. At that time the Red Cross seals which are sold during the holiday seas n and used on Christmas letters will be placed on sale and through the associa tiofs in all parts of the United States the slamps will be sold and the funds raised will be turned into the tuberculosis fund.
 For the last few years this GUS tom has been observed here and
 through the sale of the Red Cross seals funds have been raised for the Sc of fighting the white plague. This year the sale of the seals will be conducted in a systematic man. ner through the Christian associa- tions. The stamps will be on sale in all parts of the United States at
 he same time and it is expected that within ten days $3,0000G0 will be collected in this way.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
QUIET DAY IS REPORTED FROM
 HUERTA'S LAND

FL PASO. Texas Nov. 23.-Furth- TT engagements are now taking place | Juarez in an effort that is be ing made to retake the city from the Rebels Both sides have retired to await re-enforeements. It $ be lieyed here Jstt the rebels are SC cretly fleeing he city.
 It is reported here that two fed. cral trains which were on their way north with federal soldiers were dyn. amited south of Juarez and fifteen hundred men and horses are said to have been killed.
 Fl. PASO, Nov. 23-More Amer:- can troops are being rushed to the boundary while machine guns have hcen ordered to be stationed along the line
 MEXICO CITY. Nov. 23.-It is stated here that General Orozco is leading the fight against the city of Iuarez and that a hundred Zapatas were killed in the one days fight ing
 MEXICO CITY. Nov. 23.-Presi. dent Huer,a has new plan to ob. tan funds for his bankrupt govern ment. His Ia est scheme is to have the government manufacture pat ent med einas and to crush oppos:- upon the private companies that will force them out of business.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
BAD MONEY IN
 SEATTLE TOWN

SEATTLE Nv 23.-For the eleventh me within three months cases have been reported to the local police of counterfeit ten-dollar bills being passed of for change The eleventh case. which was reported to the detectives today by n.es- senger, is similar to the others re- ported The messenger stated that I man came up 10 him ill hurry and asked him to change T tend l. lar bank note. and after giving him the change the man walked off and he did nos learn until later that the bill was forgery
 Three different forged notes are now in the possession of detectives Who are working on the case and all of the forgerics are on National bank Il tes. One bogus $l9 note is an imitation of a Second National Bank of Baltimore bill, while another is an imitation of the Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee bill. A five dollar forgery is an imitation of the American National Bank of Nashville
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
C0MPERS TELLS
 OF DETECTIVES

SEATTLE. Nv. 23-In his speech of acceptance President Samuel Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, stated that he had learned that detectives and detective agen- cies in circulars issued to busi- ness men all over the United States offered to furnish them reports of the proceedings of the labor conven- ton. The entire reports were is sued ,5 every businessman for the sum of $15. President Gompers stat ed that such action on the part of the detectives was simply graft and that the reports were entirely un- necessary as all of the proceedings at the convention were given to the public through the press. He also stated that he believed chat the de tectives were employed by some capitalists to watch the laborites and that the detectives saw an op. portuni.y to make extra funds by furnishing the reports to others.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
HONOR CAMPS
 IN WASHINGTON

OLYMPIA, Wash, Nov. 23.- Thirty more conditional pardons were granted ate prisoners by Governor Lister yesterday and a sec nd hon. or camp has been formed. The idea which has been tried with success by Governor Oswald West of Ore gon has also proved successful in this state and the system will be extended as soon as possible
 Under the honor system, state prisoners with cer,ain qualificat ons are released from the penitentiary and are employed by the state. in building or repairing roads and do ing other work They are gener-
 fly employed in camps and none of the usual prison restrictions are placed upon them and no armed ,uards are employed to watch them. They work Ike ordinary lab2rers
 ut report 10 the officers in charge each day and are held on their honor nct = @@-toia.... osc2&e- :, to Ca3 of the term if they care to leave their wages are given ,hem and they are allowed t3 go but at intervals they are to report of their progress to the officials.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
GREAT FRENCH
 STRIKE ENDED

DOUAI, France, Nov 23.-0ne of the longes3 and W rst strikes in the history of France came to an end yesterday when the operators grant cd the demands of the striking coal miners All of the coal mines in northern France were effected by the rike and very few of the mines were able to cork to the full capaci. ty since the strike began.
 The coal miners originally quit work r several causes but the ma Il point of contention was over the eigh ,-hour day, the operators holding out to the very last on this clause Yesterday the operators agreed to allow the eight-hour day clause and frty thousand miners have resum- ed work. This has proved a great victory for the miners who suffered many privations while holding out against the operators.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
CURRENCY BILL
 MAY BE DELAYED
 TILL FEBRUARY

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The sen ate banking and currency committee has completed its hearings on tho OWen-Gfass currency bill, and the measure will be reported in the sen l-e .omorrow. Although the report af the Investigating committee has not been made public it is entirely dts2leasing to the admin stration in thas is favors the limiting of the reserve banks to five in number. The original bill favored 12 reserve banks but through the influence of the interests and the bankers as. sociatton it S reared that the sena- .ofs will urge the change
 Senator RObt L. Owen. of Okla homa, one of the fathers of the bill. and floor leader for the currency measure i'll the senate has announced that he will speak against the re TOT Monday, while Senator G. NJ. Hitchcock. of Nebraska. will favor the report in speech to be made Tuesday.
 II is stated that because of the i@ht which is com ng up on the bill the currency mat CT will likely be held over until the Alaska rail feai bill is considered on December sth and al that time the currency bill will probably be continued until February.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
VALDEZ QUARTZ
 IS SHOWING UP

VALDEZ, Nov. 23.-Much develop ment work is being done on the Quar,z properties in this region this winter. Senator B. F. Willard has a large force of men at work o\ Granite Gold company property in the Port Wells district, where his men are erecting ore bunkers and a stamp mill.
 Jafet Lindeberg, the Nome capi- talist who came to this region to in vestigate the Chisana and Nelchina strikes, and left for the Outside re gently has a representative in tn s regi-n n for the purpose of purchasing promising quartz properties. Linde- berg is now in the States where he is boosting the Valdez quartz. It is stated that he will invest here heav- ly next season
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
STRIKERS WIN
 THEIR POINTS

NEW YORK. Nov. 23.-The em. ployes os the texti!e mills who have been out on strike for tha las. tWo months, have gained their point cnd will resume work Monday The shrinkers and spongers were the first 10 strike and the others am- ployed in the mill struck in sym pathy With them. The striking shrinkers and spongers win their nine-hour day and in the future the mill will be conducted on the elosel shop plan.
 Four thousand striking shrlnhers and spongers will resume work Monday and fifty garmea- workers, who were forced out f work when the mills had to close down because of the strike, will also also return to work at the same time.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
AT TER Al YEARS
 HE LOST OFFICE

SALEM, Ore. Nov. 23-After hay ing held public office and served the state in various public positions for forty years, Mayor Landon of Wood burn, north of here. has been fore ed out of office. The mayor of Wood burn. was recently recalled from of flee ac an election held there but re- fused to give up the position as he held that insufficient signatures had been obtained upon the recall peti- tion. The case was taken to court and by the ruling made by the judge yesterday the election was held legal and the veteran mayor has been un- seated Although recalled from office public opinion seems to favor the busted mayor.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
90 SALOONS
 ARE CLOSED

DIES MONIES, la, Nov. 23.-By ruling of the court made yester- day ninety saloons have been closed and as consequence many of the thirsty of the city must make quite l scramble before they can quench their thirst. The court ruling was issued when saloon proprietor ap- piled for license and presented his petition therefor. It was held by the court that consent by petition was insufficient and refused to grant the license
 As consequence ninety saloons of the city have been forced to close and the police department has been instructed to see that the mandates
 the court are followed out. The saloonmen are enraged at the ruling and will take the matter to high CT court.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
RADICALS LOST OUT IN ANNUAL
 LABOR MEETING

SEATTLE. Nov g3.-The annual convention of the American Felcrat on of Labor. which has been in -eszi n in this city during he last two weeks. adjourned Saturday and has proved to be the greatest ever held Il Was decided that the ueyt conyen. ton of the federation will he held at Philadelphia next year
 Samuel Gompers was reelected president Of the feierat on and prac- tically all of the other officers were reelected t their positions with the exception Of John Mitchell second viee-presiden-, who failed of election He vas leader Of the opposition to Gompers and 1t was stated at one { me tha, he would attemF to gain the presidency in his stead. Mi ch- ell has come out in denial f the re port that he would be a candidate against Gompers ill the election next year.
 The radicals in the federation were completely defeated and con serva i've principles represented by President Gompers had control of the convention, The principles Of autonomy and prudence were reaf. firmed, The res lutions proposed by the radicals for the shortening of the working day from eight hours was not even introduced in the COL venion. Throughout the convention there was bitter fight between the radicals and conservatives wh ch may be taken up again at the next convention.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
MANY LEAVING FOR
 NELCHINA DIGGINGS

VALDEZ. Nov. 23. - Many small outfits are now on the trail to the Nelchina strike, most of which be- long to prospectors. It is expected that six weeks work will tell the tale of the value of the new camp. From all reports received from re- cent arrivals from there it is believ- ed that the Nelchina will make a good camp. Some of these men who have also been in the Chisana state that conditions in both camps are similar but the Nelchina s not so s5eep and hilly as the other.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-The an- nual sx-mile cross country run was won by the Cornell university yes- terday in 34 minutes. The time made yesterday was 37 seconds less than the recent fast time made for the same distance by Kolehmainen, the fleet Finland long distance run her.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
SHELDON EMPLOYED AT
 VALDEZ POWER PLANT

VALDEZ. Nov. 23-Robert Shel- lon of Fairbanks who arrived here sever Il months az in an automobile from Fairbanks has taken d posi-. ion with one of the two loca, light companies. He Id his automobile last week and will likely remain .n this city Before leaving Fairbanks ae held a similar position at the N. C. company light plant
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
'3e' ON HOOK FOR OLD
 WASHINGTON EDITOR

SEATTLE Nov. 23.-Chas. Prosch. a pioneer editor of Washington
 ho has been identified with mos, of the large papers in this state died nero 'otrF at the age ot 9% He ramc to the ste while it was still a territory and has always been connected with the best interests which tended toward the welfare of the c untry
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24

w WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 23.- The Democrats in the senate are planning to fight to have the nom- inati-n of X. o. Pindall confirmed as ambassador to Russia. Consider able opposition to the appointment is being manifested by the Republicans and some of the Demo crats and confirmation may be held up if things are allowed to stand.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-03
LITERARY NOTES

Maria Thompson Daviess, author Of
THE Melting of Molly" has written in
her characteristic way. of how a South
ern beauty decides to break the deadlock
of sex inequality by proposing to the
man of her choice. She calls the book
THE finder Box" and the Century Com
pany will issue it in the fall
a first book by an author known up to
this time for her short stories will be
THE Truth About Camilla" by Gertrude
Hall-the tale of fascinating and beau.
tiful Italian adventuress-which Is on the
Century Company's list of fall fiction.
George II. Davis Co.. Of New York.
notifies the reading public that &C. A.
Birmingham," author of Spanish Gold,
the Adventures of DIR. Witty" and all
the rest Of those rollicking tales. is COM
ing to the United States to lecture In
his more serious moments he is none
other than ]. o. Hannay, rector at West.
port. County Mayo. and Canon Of ST.
Patricks Cathedral, Dublin. Canon Ham
nay will arrive in New York in october.
He has prepared four lectures. The
Stage frishman." The Irishman in Eng
lish Fiction" THE Literary Revival ir
Contemporary Ireland" and THE Eco
nomic Revival" which he will deliver In
the course OF five weeks tour.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-03
LATEST BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY TABLE

Maine, granddaughter of the great
Conde, at last carried her to the Bas-
tile.
And among the most interesting pages
of her biography are those which pic
ture her life in that grim fortress. Notl-
ing could so gauge the depth of her dis
taste for her life at SceauN and at Ner-
sa illes, as her poignant regret when he
prison doors were opened that she must
exchange the comparative freedom Of
her captivity for the capticity Of her
freedom.
Many are the famous ones OF history
-savants and couriers-who paid hor-
age to the Queen of Sceaux" that this
biography reincarnates once more. And
between one of them. Mime. du Def
tand and herself, grew that friendship
which was the real comfort Of Nine.
dc Stael-Delaunay's life doubly lonely
amid the throngs. with which the Ouch
ess du Maine loved to surround her
self.
THE OPEN WINDOW: By z. Temple IhuTstou.
New York-D. Aprleton & Co.
Obeying impulses which must be re-
garded as mistaken. E Temple Thurs
ton has permitted his pen to follow at
times paths of realism in which is
neither pleassntness nor helpfullness.
1Hdi thefe Is III MN sonethhs VI TUG
poet, nevertheless, he has revealed now
and then. but never to better purpose
than in THE Open Window" his latest
book.
Obstensibly the chapters are from the
journal Of vicar in rural England.
They tell of the preachers own romance
and sorrow. and unfold the love story
OF his only daughter. At the same time
they deal, in all poet-naturalists fe-.
vor, with the comings and goings. tbs
Eestings and the singings of the birds.
They make book of the changing sea-
sons, yet of a constant delight.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-03

Of the people support, and those which
believe to be against the interest Of the
people oppose. Moreover. when . man
has done evil. but changes. and works
him when he went wrong: and this have
for decency and Righteousness. and when,
as far a. ! can see. the change II real
and the mans conduct sincere. then !
welcome him and work heartily with him.
as an equal with an equal. For thirty
years after the civil war the creed Of
mere materialism was rampant in both
American politics and American busi.
ness. and many. many strong men. In ac-
cordance with the prevailing commercial
and political morality. did things for
which they deserve blame and condem-
nation, but II they now sincerely change
and strive for better things. II Is unwise
and unjust to bar them from fellowship.
So long as they work for evil. smite them
with the sword OF the Lord and OF Gid
con! When they change and show their
faith by their works, remember the words
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of course, their errand was hopeless
and that he had explained as much 10
them, but that they would like me to
extend the courtesy Of an interview.
At the close Of the interview. which
had been conducted with all the solem-
mites OF calumet and wampum. the In
dians nled out. Quay. before follow
Ing them, turned to me with his usual
emotionless face, and said: "Good-by.
Mr. President; this reminds one Of the
Flight OF Tartar Tribe doesn't itr'
I answered: so you're fond of De
Quincy, SenatorT To which Quay re-
sponded: Yes: always liked De Quin-
cey; good-by." And away he went
with the tribesmen. who seemed to
have walked out of a remote past.
Quay's Dying Wish.
Quay had become particularly con-
dian Territory. He felt that the In
terror Department did not do them
Justice. He also felt that his COL
sleaGues of the Senate took no interest
in them. When. In the spring of 1904.
he lay in his house mortally sick, he
sent me word that he had something
important to say to me. and would
have himself carried around to see me.
l sent back word not to think Of doing
80, and that on my way back from
church next Sunday / would stop In
and call on him. This / accordingly
did. He was lying in his bed. death
written on his face. He thanked me
for coming, and then explained that. as
he was on the point of death and knew
he would never return to Washington
it was late spring and he was about
to leave-he wished to see me to gel
my personal promise that, after hi
died. I would myself look after the
interests of the Delaware Indians. He
added that he did not trust the In
terror Decentralization he knew
/ did not share his views on this poin
and that still less did he believe
that any Of his colleagues in the Sen
ate would exert themselves In the In
terests Of the Delawares. and that
therefore. he wished my personal as
surance that / would personally SCI
that no injustice was done them.
told him would do so. and then added
in rather perfunctory fashion. that h
must not take such a gloomy view
of himself. that when he got away FOL
the summer I hoped he would recover
and be back all right when Congress
opened. CLEAN came into the OLE
fighters eyes. and he answered: NO
I am dying. and you know it. / dom
mind dying, but do wish II were pos
sible for me TO get OF into the grea
North woods and crawl out on a rocl
in the sun and die like a wolf!"
slander and Injustice.
I never saw him again. When he died
| sent a telegram OF sympathy TO his wife
:, A paper which constantly preached re
form. and which kept up its circulation
| by the no less constant practice of SIAN
der, a paper which In theory condemned
all public men who violated the Eight
Commandment. and in practice subsistet
| by incessant violation Of the Ninth, as
The Washington herald., 1913-08-03
Say, Ohio Statesman Showed Himself Man Of Rugged SIN
cerity Of Purpose, Courage and Loyalty, and Of
y answering Devotion.

many big political bosses who often or
even generally did evil. but who on some
occasions and on certain issues were
right. / never hesitated to do battle
against these men when they were wrong;
and, on the other hand. as long as they
were going my way I was glad to have
them do SO. To have repudiated theii
aid when they were right and were striv-
ing for a right end, and for what was Of
benefit to the people-no matter what
their motives may have been-would have
been childish. and moreover would have
itself been misconduct against the people.
My duty was to stand with every one
The Washington herald., 1913-08-03

while he was right, and to stand against
tried to do as regards individuals and as
regards groups of individuals. When
business man or labor leader, politician,
or reformer is right, support him; when
he goes wrong. l leave him. When Mr..
Lorimer upheld the war for the liberation
of Cuba. l supported him; when he be-
came United States Senator by improper
methods, / opposed him. The principles
or methods which the Socialists advocate
and which i believe to be in the interest
The Washington herald., 1913-08-03

OF Ezekiel: IF the wicked will turn from
all the sins he has committed. and keep
all my statutes. and do that which Is
awful and right. he shall surely live. he
shall not die All his transgressions that
he hath committed. they shall not be
mentioned unto him: In his righteousness
that he hath done he shall live. Have !
any pleasure at all that the wicked
should die? saith the Lord God; and not
that he should return from his ways and
live?"
The Washington herald., 1913-08-03
Dusincss.

FROM Judge.
Your brother who waits on the table
Is much more countrified than you.' re-
marked the summer boarder. Hes q
regular rube."
That isn't my brother" replied the
farmers daughter. Hes an actor papa
hire. In the city to kid the guestA"
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re s1<ed including rights Of translatiou.)
The next ins,aIln,ent of Mr. Rooserelts Chapter
os Possible AutobiocIarhy' will appear N ia
Washington Herald August 10.
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