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The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
Kill Each Other In
 Fight for Widow

HYDEN, Ky, May 1.-Two young men were killed by each other here today in duel over the love of a young grass widow with whom both were infatuated. The young woman is Mrs. Daisy Adams, who seemed to show no preference between the two combatants.
 Joe Henley, who was Is years of age, and Hubbard Miniar, seven teen years of age. were the two who fought each other to their deaths today Both are from prom inent families, and were of good character As the pistol duel was being carried on in the street, a stray bullet struck young girl wounding her seriously.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
Wilson Wants All
 Troops Returned

DENVER, Colo, May 17.-Gov- ernor Ammons has been notified by President Wilson that federal troops cannot remain on duty. The Presi- how a state can be willing to forego it's sovernignty. Replying to this, Governor Ammons explained that the President had been misinformed, as the legislature, which adjourned yesterday, had appropriated $1,O00- 900 toward paying the expenses for protecting the people in the strike zone.
 The message was received by Governor Ammons before the legis- lature adjourned, but the former re- fused to submit it to the lawmakers or to let them see his reply. The newspapermen were provided with copies, however.
 Before adjourning, the legislature passed a bill authorizing the gover- nor to close all saloons, where and when he deemed such thing best, and prohibiting the disbursement of arms in times of disorder A bond issue was authorized for $7OO,OOO to assist in meeting the proposed s1,O00,000 expenses in keeping or der.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
Leaders to
 Go to Jail June 6

CHICAGO, May 17.-By an order issued by the federal circuit court of appeals in this city. the labor leaders who were found guilty of being implicated in the dynamitins ns of the Los Angeles Times building must begin serving their respective sentences in the United States peni- tentiary at Ft. Leavenworth, on June G. Five of the "A men implicated, who have been free on bail, have voluntarily returned to begin their service.
 The objections made by the United States district attorney to the peti- tions of Tveitmoe, Houlihan and Bernhardt, were taken under advise ment by the court, and decision is expected soon.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
Royal Betrothal
 To Be Announced

VIENNA, May 17.-It ia expected throughout court circles that the of ficial announcement of the betroth- al of Prince Carol son of the Crown Prince of Roumania, to the Grand Duchess Olga, eldest daughter of the Czar of Russia, will be made soon.
 The Grand Duchess Olga is IS years old, and it was at one time reported that match was planned between her and the Prince of Wales. Prince Carol is the oldest son of Crown Prince Ferdinand Of Roumania and therefore stands sec ond in order of succession to the throne of that country. He Is a granddaughter of King Charles Of Roumania, and is 20 years old.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
Dangers of African
 Sickness Explained

BERLIN, Germany, May 17.-Dr. Deizing, of the medical department of the Imperial army, has issued a warning concerning the dangers of the sleeping sickness in Africa, which is so contagious that there is danger of it's getting a foothold in Europe. He suggested that all Euro peans who are returning from Afri- ca, should be strictly guarantined by the German government.
 The German army rule, which al lows soldiers to be given beer checks only when they want holi- day beverages, has been abolished, and the canteen price of nonalco- holic drinks has been reduced to that of the latter.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18

Preparations are being made by the Ursa Major society of the high school to publish the best annual this year ever produced by the organiza- tion, and in the anticipation that it will be widely distributed and will be in almost every house in the city, the students are making an active campaign for advertisements from the business concerns.
 It is hoped to have the annual off the press and in the hands of the people by June z. There will be 200 more copies printed this year than last year. and it will have a
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18

Full explanation of the policy of the American-Yukon Navigation Co l in the matter of fixing rates and | improving it's service, was received
 in Fairbanks yesterday, for the first time. by James A. Fairborn. general agent, from O. L. Dickeson, of Chi cago, president of the White Pass railroad. of which the American Iu- kon Navigation company is sub sidiary corporation.
 The explanation came by tele- graph, and is in the form of an authorized announcement for publi- cation. It is probably the longest commercial telegram ever received in Fairbanks. It states that tar ifs have not been fully made public, of 1912, and will probably be below that years figures in some instances Rates Compiled.
 Mr. Fairborn compiled for The Citizen yesterday a list of the freight and passenger rates as far as they have been made public to date. The company is preparing to begin it's steamer service in a few days, and it is expected that by tomorrow the first outbound steamer will be at the dock prepared to take on freight. It will probably depart Wednesday.
 The steamer Panama was launched in the presence of large crowd few minutes past o'clock Saturday night, and with that launching all of the local steamers were in the river. The launching of the steamer event and long before the vessel was started down the ways, a large number of spectators were on hand to view the interesting sight. The steamer however, stuck before she got into the deep water, and it was necessary to have one of the other boats pull her into the river.
 Following is the announced policy of the company, received yesterday from President Dickeson, and pub lished now for the first time: Dickeson's Message.
 "The American-Yukon Navigation company having purchased the boats, barges and other physical property owned by the Northern Navigation company, it is only natural that with the transfer of this property prises should manifest an interest
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
Unable to Recover
 Miners Dead Body

VALDEZ, May 17-Charles Nc Callum and Max Lightenberg. who made a trip across Shoup glacier and the Tazlina glacier to recover the body of Fred Greenough, have returned being unable to bring the body across the Tazlina lake. They say that the body is safe from ant mals, as it is buried under brush and logs.
 Commissioner Lightenberg, who was with Greenough when he died, on December 26, brought a watch chain of gold nuggets belonging to Greenough When he returned from there last winter, he nearly perish ed from cold and exposure.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
Chitina-F airbanks
 Auto Stage Planned

CORDOVA, May 17.-Preparations are being made for the operation of an auto stage route from Chitina to Fairbanks this summer. J. H. Paris. of Fairbanks, is here in the inter- ests of the project and at a meeting of the Cordova Chamber of Con- merce, he outlined the plan of his company He declared that his plan is assured of success
 A new automobile, intended for the automobile stage route, is being shipped up from Seattle, and is due CT sailing from there tomorrow.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18

I "A great many fr.crdiy ir Iuiries have been made as w1at the deal contemplates and it is our de sire in the same friendly lp it to state the future policy and th.ef aim of the company in consummatine the purchase. It is generaly con ceded that one organization should be able to conduct a busines neap CT and perhaps with a greateN. degree of efficiency and render better ser vice than two organizations, under taking to do the same thing, in l volving two sets of charges which must be paid by some one.
 This general rule -s4ould apply for the most part in the undertak- ing under way. Believing that it will, it shall be the policy of this company to voluntarily undertake in the organization 10 let the public share with us such general benefits as may be derived from future oper- ations, under the conditions referred to.
 There is apparently popular idea that it is our intention to raise freight and passenger rates above the rates prevailing in 1912. when the transportation business of the North was carried on under norm al traffic conditions. Such is not the policy. Quite to the contrary, the rates will not be above the 1912 bas- Is, and we are working out plan to make some reduction in the freight and passenger rates under the rates during the period referred to in the territory affected by the transfer.
 No Favors.
 Our tariffs are compile. and will be made public shortly. But one tariff will be issued, and all patrons charged alike. Ii shall be our further policy to establish and maintain a through uninterrupted service and improve it wherever possible in the interest 1f public comforts. Increased development should follow policy of helpful ness and encouragement to those undertaking to create new indus tries
 "It is our belief that our patrons will receive with spirit of wei come and renewed interest that ad- vance announcement of this gener- al policy, and be patient while we are undertaking to work out what is generally conceded to be the very best thing for the future interests
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
Panama Canal Is
 To Be Used Today
FIVE BARGES WILL START WITH LOAD OF FREIGHT AT
 NOON

PANAMA. May r. - Com mercial use of the canal will begin at noon tomorrow, when five barges. carrying 2,000 tons of miscellaneous freight will start through the canal from the Pacific end
 The first steamer to pass through the canal is scheduled to enter next Wednesday. and from that time there will be more or less commercial traffic through the big waterway
 The railroad trestle at Paraiso has been removed and in it's stead pontoons have been placed, which carry the tracks. Thus trains are not using the road. which skirts one side of the canal
 Governor Goethals has an nounced that the channel through the Curarcha has been complet- ed to a width of 135 feet. This is sufficient, he says, for the safe passage there of vessel with a displacement of 10000 tons.
 Elaborate plans are being made for the official opening of the canal, which will be at later date
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
STEAMER RESUMES ROUTE.

CORDOVA, May 1.-The steamer Dora, which was tied up here a week ago, presumably for the summer, has been ordered back to the run between Seward and Unalaska. The Dora had been relieved from the run by the steamer Dirigo, but the latter met with an accident a few days ago, and must undergo re- pairs. The owners of the Dora, who gave a free excursion for many peo' pie of this city last Sunday. were the guests of honor Monday night at a dance given by the people oi the city.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
Foreign Alliances
 Indicate Weaknes.

WASHINGTON, D. C., May IT, We must live without entangling alliances, which are primarily a con fession of weakness" declared Presi- dent Wilson at the exercises held here at the unveiling of the monu- ment in Franklin Park to Commo- dore Barry.
 The President declared that the first to recognize the error in mak- ing foreign alliances. was George Washington, and this idea was ex- pressed also by Commodore Barry
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18

number of new and interesting fea- lures, among which will be several new pictures and some striking cartoons.
 The students are hard at work on the attractive book. of which George Herring is editor-in-chief and Eliza Hatch is associate editor. Hjalmar Nordale is business mana ger and his assistant is Edgar Wool dridge. Howard Logan is advertis- ing manager. Helen Bentley is eX- change editor and Arnold Nordale is athletic editor. The book. it is planned, will contain about GA pages.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
TO SURVEY CAlTlNA ROUTE.

CORDOVA. May 17.-In a tele- gram received by the Chamber Of Commerce from Commissioner Riggs. the latter says that the Alaska En- gineering commission will survey a route from Chitina to Fairbanks, and he infers that the latter route will be given serious attention, as 1t is a more widely known route than the others.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
PROF. wlTHYcoMBE WINS.

PORTLAND, Ore, May 17.-Re- turns from the state primaries as sure James Withycombe, a professor in the Oregon Agricultural college, the Republican nomination for gov ernor, Dr. Smith will be the Demo cratic candidate for the same office
 As there was no second choice on the Democratic ticket, the primar- ies were not generally satisfactory
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
TO LAUNCH eARGEs.

CHENA, May 17--Preparations are being made for launching the steam CTS Julia B. and Minneapolis. also two barges, which belong to the Dominion Commercial company. The water in the river here showed a slight raise today, but it is free from ice.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
STRONG STARTS FOR HOME.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. May IT, Governor Strong of Alaska departed today for Seattle. en route to his home at Juneau. One of the last things done here by Strong was to urge the department of agriculture to change the game laws of Alaska so as to permit hunting in tho pro per seasons.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
BUY ao,ooo ACRES.

SPRINGFIELD. Mo, May IT, A. Johnson, a realty dealer, and T. Robertson, a cattle buyer. have pur- chased 3O,OOO acres of land and will use it for raising cattle. The land lies in four counties of this state.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18

WASHINGTON, D. C., May IT, Friends of the bill providing for leasing Alaska coal lands, are pre- pairing an amendment providing that appeals may be taken to courts from the rulings of the department of the interior
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
WANT BRIDGES REPAIRED.

Telegrams were sent to Colonel Richardson Saturday by the Con- mercial club and by John Zug ask ing for authority to have bridges in the vicinity of Fairbanks. which are under the care of the road con- mission, repaired. It is expected that an answer will be received to- day or tomorrow.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18

DETROIT, May 17.-Official an nouncement has been made by the Ford Motor company that it will soon discharge about 5000 employees, on account of the annual slacken- ing of business. This company an nounced several months ago that 1t would divide its profits with its em. ployes.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
VETERAN SENTENCED.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May IT, William Davis, a Civil war veteran who is 72 years of age, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his business partner.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
NEW STAMPS TO BE MADE.

WASHINGTON. D. C., May IT, Three new kinds of stamps are to be issued, to be used principally for the parcel post. They will be of seven, nine and 12 cents denomina- tions.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18

!
 The foregoing rates, it was an nounced, will be raised ten per cent after September 10.
 Commodity rates. good from June 25 to July 25, in straight carload lots of 10000 pounds only. will be. by way of Skagway, $5250 a ton for sugar flour, and cream, and for hay, feed and blacksmith's coal it will be $50 a ton, The minimum rates on any shipment will be $650. By way of St. Michael the base rate will be $55 a ton, with some exceptions. Commodity rates on straight carloads of 20,000 pounds will be as follows: For sugar, flour and cream, $52 a ton, and for hay, feed and backsmith's coal, the rate will be $50 ton. These rates will advance $5 a ton on August 16. The rates do not include wharfage at the Outside points mentioned. Ship ments are to be routed from East ern points in care of the Seattle Drayage X Storage company, Seattle.
 Passenger Rates. Passenger fare from Seattle to Fairbanks by way of Skagway will be s13O, while by way of St. Michael it will be $135. From Fair banks to Seattle by way of Skag- way it will be $135, and by way of St. Michael it will be $120.
 Local freight and passenger rates between Fairbanks and Dawson and for way points, will be the same as for last year as published in the To- cal American-Y Navigation com pany's tariff of last year, 1913, and between this city and St. Michael the rates will be the same as the 1912 rates of the Northern Naviga- ton company.
 The first boat to leave here will be the Tanana which will sail about Wednesday. The sailing of the steamer Reliance will depend upon river conditions
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
FAIReANks CREEK.

Sluicing has not begun here, but all the miners are preparing to be- gin their summer work in a few days
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
ENvoYs ENTERTAINED.

WASHINGTON, D. C., May IT, The Mexican envoys to the peace conference were banqueted here last night at the Spanish embassy. The envoys responded heartily to the attention conferred upon them, and the affair was marked by senti- ments of general good feeling
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
VILLA ToAsTs WILSON.

HIPPOLITO, Mexico, May IT, General Villa and his staff were made the guests of honor at a ban quet given here by crowd of war correspondents. The rebel leader seemed highly flattered. and to show his appreciation for the honor be- slowed upon him, he drank toast to President Wilson.
 After he had drank the toast, Villa explained that 1t was the first time in his life that he had tasted intoxicating liquor. He also eX- plained that he had not received any kind of education. and that it was his first effort at speechmak- ing. Villas army orchestra provid- ed the music for the occasion.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
HUERTA REPORTED ILL.

VERA CRUZ, Mexico, May IT, According to advices received here from Mexico City, President Huer- ta is seriously i'll. Following the announcement of his illness, ru nor became current in the streets of Mexico City that Huerta had con- mitted suicide, and but little sorrow was expressed.
 When it seemed certain that the reports concerning the suicide were true, a number of supporters of the rebel cause distributed literature about the streets of the city, in which it was urged that Carranza be made president. The crowds eagerly took the literature, and when the matter was called to the atten- tion of the police, the latter paid no attention to 1t.
 When the reported suicide was denied, the men who had been dis tributing the literature disappeared, and the large crowds that had con- gresated. quietly dispersed.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
Sailors In Trouble;
 Insult Wrong Flag
INSTEAD OF MEXICAN BANNER THEY TORE DOWN
 ITALY'S.

WASHINGTON, D. C., May. 17-Complaint has been made by the Italian ambassador to Secretary of State Bryan that two American seamen tore the Italian flag from barbershop in Philadelphia, when some of the victims of the Vera Cruz fight were being buried there. and trampled 1t under their feet.
 MT. Bryan assured him that careful investigation will be made.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
REBEL AEROPLANE DROPS A BOMB ON DECK OF FEDERAL GUNBoAT, WHICH IS SHATTER- ED AND LATER BURNS-lS DRIVEN TO SEA.
HUER1A REPORTED TO BE ILL
NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENT GIVE VILLA AND STAFF A BANQUET; REBEL LEADER DRINKS TO WILSON-SAYS IT IS FIRST DRINK.

MAZATLAN, Mexico. May IT, How an aeroplane can be used to deadly effect in time of war was demonstrated for the first time to- day, when a Mexican federal gun boat was shattered and burned by the bursting of a bomb on it's deck dropped from a rebel aeroplane.
 The gunboat was powerless to protect Itself from it's flying enemy. The aircraft made slow swing hish abovv tie vessel, and then there shot down from 1t long black object, which hit the deck of the gunboat about amidships. There was terrific explosion, and the bridge and riggings of the vessel were thrown in fragments into the air
 A little later the vessel, which seemed to be drifting helplessly, was seen to be ablaze, and the wind blowing ocean-ward, took it out to sea The exact damage to the gun boat has not been determined.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
l.. DICkESON."

of the North.
 70. L. DICKSON"
 Freight Rates. Freight rates. as announced yes terday by MT Fairborn. are as fol- lows Between Puget Sound or British Columhia points and Fairbanks hy way of Skagway, carloads being 20 900 pounds
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18

PHILADELPHIA, May IT, The two seaman who trampled on the Italian flag, of which com plaint was made to Secretary Bryan, explained, when inter- viewed here today, that it was a case of misunderstanding, and that no offense to the Italian flag was intended
 They said that as they pass ed the shop, they saw what they believed was the Mexican flag displayed, and immediately they tore it down and stepped upon 1t. As soon as their mistake was discovered, the sailors said they apologized to the barber, and offered to buy him a new flag.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
PASS WkES POLICY
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President Sends a Long Telegram

of the North.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17

for the teamster to keep to the right,
thus being able to see the left side of
his own and that of passing vehicle and
prevent collisions, and the massiveness of
the wagon and load was a weighty rea-
son why coaches and others yielded the
right of way until it became the estab-
lished rule of the road, although in direct
violation of the United States enactment
under which the National road was con-
structed and Henry Clay. who prepared
said enactment. followed the wording of
the English statute. to wit: Keep to
the left as the law directs" These words
We're displayed on numerous signs. in
large letters. along the road and on all
bridges. The last time ! remember hay
ing seen one of the signs was during the
civil war. when the Army of the Poto-
mac was moving northward | met at a
bridge a young lieutenant, much inclined
to magnify his office He was in charge
Of halted wagon train on account of
similar train then crossing the bridge. he
claiming right of way by seniority of
rank He appealed To me as \. A. A
SeneraI OF regulars. ! pointed out to him
the directions. in large letters. Keep to
the left as the law directs. he then be-
ing on the right OF the road. rode on.
The last / saw of him he stood in the
same position. still gazing at the sign in
a InyStified manner
JOSEPH NJ. LOCKE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
URGES CITIZENS TO GIVE
TO SANE FOURTH FUND
Commissioner Newman Asks Co.
Operation of All-Program
Practically Completed.

Commissioner OlNer p. Newman. chair
man Of the independence day committee,
IS appealing To the citizens of Washing
ton sto lend their hearty cooperation in
IN" raising of the fund for the COM
HUuity celebration of independence day.
The commute practically has com
nl,t-d the details of the celebration and
the announcements = made that it is now
up 10 the citizens Of Washington To de
Termu, the magnitude Of the program.
The Gommistee has arranged a program
with a view solely to provide the great
est possible amount of amusement to
every man, woman and child in Wash
lngtoI and those who will visit the cap
4tsl IT, observe. the national holiday. The
committee has established its hcaduuar-
tiers M the District building. to when
subscriptions should lie sert, IN care of
Edmund ; Wolfe. treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
BESTOWAL OF HONOR.
w. c. Odds Elected Member Of
Society of Arts, London.

The Royal Society Of Arts Of England
with offices and headquarters at Adelphi.
London, has honored a Washingtonian.
". c. olds of 1901 G street northwest by
eiec;ing him member of the society.
Mr.. ODDS is travelling industrial agent for
the land and industrial department of
the Southern railway. and his election
t" The society was in recognition of his
abilities as commercial agent both In
the United states aud in foreign com
tries
the i.osa Society OF Arts is an or
san!zation tor the purpose of encourag
ing arts. industries and commerce of the
verdi. Ii was founded in l154 and has
several thousand members in various see
lions of the World.