The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22

. terS revealed the fact that they were no better than the unfortunate girls whom the club members are trying 'o reform In his opinion. a large part of the delinquency among the girls of inc exclusive society circles Is trlteablc directly tu thp modern dances.
 ROOsEVELT's VOICE FAILS. LONDON. June IT. Colonel RoOse- vel, is having much trouble with his laIyHN. as the result of too much talking since his arrival here. ] lis condition became so serious te- day that }e Was compelled 10 call on a throat specialist He has been I advised Jo do no more talking in public uHtl he recoyers from his present. trouble and. in consequence all his speaking arrangements have been can ccled
 RECEIVER WANTED. i CHICAGO. June IS. - Attorney General Lurey. of Cook county. has made application to the courts for the appointment of a receiver 10 take charge of the Lorimer bank. which suspended business several days ago
 TEDDY LEAVES LONDON. LONDON. June 1S.-Coloncl Boose- welt started for Southampton this morning. from which port he will embark for the United States on ] the steamship fmperator. His de uarture was without ostantation.
 ROOSEVELT COMING. SOUTH AMPT0N. June Is Colon aI Roosevelt is a passenger on the steamship Imperator bound for the 1 United States Before his depart lure. the colonel informed interview CTS that lie had no intention of be- coming a candidate for governor of i New York He will do little talking ] nn the trip across the ocean, RAILROAD STRIKE FEARED. CHICAGO. June 1S-There is the probability that every railroad west of this city will b. tied up as the ] result of the vote which is being l taken today by the engineers and | fircmen. 10 decide whether or not l T call will be issued for a general strike The men have made a de maud upon the companies for an in | lf'ts'' Ill W Si-t1' Ioi 0iloA N'i llotti ~ and for the employment of addi-
 ttonal help. They claim that the roads are being operated shorthand ed and that they are compelled. in 1 consequence, to work much longer hours than should be necessary.
 WOULD EMPLOY RUFF. SAN FRANCISCO. June 1S.-Rey. l Perrin. rector of the Episcopal church of this city. has informed l the state prison board that he stands ready to give Abe Ruef employment ] in ease the former political boss is given his parole Ruef is serving h 1l-year sentence for erafting.
 MINERS STILL AT WAR. l BUTTE Mont. June Is. The foaruious members of the local l branch of the Western Federation of i Miners won decisive victory over i The rival faction in the referendum 1 vote which was taken yesterday The vote stood about 90 to one in favor 1 If the insurgents.
 There are indications that the l fight will be carried to other locals and serious trouble is expected be i fore the differences between the 1 workers are aGJuSteu SdJSIdClOIlIy.
 VESSEL ASHORE.
 MANILA. F. |, June IS. - The British freighter Hynford is in a oerilous position in the Gulf of Al bany. where she was grounded last Injght Particular concern is felt for the safety of the vessel because of the approach of a typhoon which is noW sweeping across the ocean.
 FORMER CONGRESS DIES.
 PORTLAND, Ore, June 19.-Rieh- ard s. Williams, a former congress man from this state, died here today at an advanced age. Senile debility is siyen as the cause of death.
 J. c. AMES RESIGNS.
 CHICAGO, June 19. - John C, Ames, collector of customs at this port since 1906, rendered his resis- nation to the department today. No reason is given for the retirement SHARP APPOINTED. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 19.- The senate has confirmed the nom ination of William Sharp of Ohio as ambassador to France.
 PASSES THROUGH CANAL.
 PANAMA, June 19.-Another sue cessful passage through the Panama canal was recorded today, when the steamship Santa Clara was lifted over the isthmus on her return from Balboa to New York No difficulties were encountered in any part of the anal.