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The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
I ony Papas Found
 Guilty at Valdez

VALDEZ. Nov. 15.-Tony Papas was found guilty by jury here yes terday of having attempted to kill Tony Angeles recently at Cordova. Sentence will be passed upon him next Wednesday.
 The physicians who are attending Angeles, state that he cannot live. Whether his death will make any difference in the status of Papas crime, is not understood.
 The two men were out shooting, according to the evidence, when Pa pas shot Angeles and then deserted him. Later he returned and robbed the wounded man. Then he left and was later caught at way station of the Copper River railroad The wounded man was discovered in the brush where he had lain over night after being shot.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
Women Would Vote
 Federal Tickets

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov 15- Resolutions urging congress to pass a law permitting women in all states of the Union to vote for federal of ficers, was passed at the closing ses sion of the national convention of suffragi in this city yesterday.
 One of the last acts of the con vention was to re-elect Miss Anna Shaw president.
 During the convention there were present each day two male delegates. Neither of these spoke or took any action in things before the conven tion during the session.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
GERMANS TAKE NlEUPORT
Dead Letters Will
 Be Sold at Auction
SEATTLE WILL HOLD FIRST SALE OF LETTERS OUTSIDE
 OF WASHINGTON, D. C.

SEATTLE, Nov Is. - What will be the first auction sale of dead letters ever held in the United States. outside of Wash ington, D. C., will be held in this city on November 24.
 The sale of dead letters at local offices is In conformity with a recently adopted law. The old dead letter office at Washington. D. C., which for years has been a museum of un- claimed Curios, went out of ex- istence not long ago. and here after the dead letters will not be returned to Washington, but will be sold at various post of fees throughout the country.
 The announcement made by the local postoffice that the sale would be made here soon has created much local attention. and it is expected that the bidding for the letters will be spirited
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
BIG LEDGE OF LOW-GRADE ORE, 70 FEET IN WIDTH, IS FOUND ON WOOD RIVER, ABOUT 30 MILES FROM FAIRBANKS BY LOCAL PROsPECTORS
ORE DEPOSIT IS UNLIMITED
DISCOVERIES OF BIG DEPOSIT ARE J. C. ROGERS AND MIKE KELLEY, WHO HAVE BEEN PROSPECTING SINCE EARLY IN SUMMER

What gives promise of being the most important quartz strike made in the Fairbanks district is that To- cated by J. C. (Red) Rogers and Mike Kelley on Wood River, about 50 miles from this city. The ledge is 7o feet in width, and although of low grade ore, il is believed that it will rival the Treadwell and Sheep creek mines near Juneau
 I he ledge where it is exposed, is cross-cut by canyon. and can be developed in two directions. There is an abundance of water power there and plenty of coal not far distant. In every way the location is said to be ideal
 As yet the ore has not been ac- curately tested, but the preliminary teets s0ow tHa,. the rock is certain to be profitable, The finders, how ever, are conservative about their discovery. and though they returned from il several days ago they have kept the discovery quiet.
 Mr. Rogers and Mir Kelley left for a prospecting trip up the Ne. mana river in June, and they return ed a few days ago. While away they went to the Broad Pass dis trict and made some locations They have looked over much of the coun- try between here and the divide, and are highly pleased with what they saw.
 The Broad Pass ledge. which has aroused so much interest on the coast is declared by Mr Rogers to be the largest gold-bearing ledge in the world He heljeres that it will be a valuable proposition when trans portation facilities are provided,
 Concerning the strike in which he is interested. Mir Rogers says that it is very promising but as yet he is unable to say just how valuable the rock is.
 There is an unlimited quantity of it." he said and it is easily mined We are ooing back in a few days 10 complete our assessment work, and as soon as possible We will make arrangements to commence mining it on a good scale"
 Tn the Broad Pass district. Mir Poeers says. Fe and his associate discovered large deposits of lime stone, which will be valuable in the matter of constructing buildings for mining operations. He declared that limestone is so scarce in this country. that the discovery of these deposits will be of much import ance to the industrial development of the Territory.
 From Fairbanks to within a short distance of the place where the Wood River ledge was located. Mir. Rogers says there is a good wagon road and wagons may be driven to the mine.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
Oregon Prohibits
 Capital unishment

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 15.-Death sentences are things of the past in Oregon for the complete returns from the recent election show that the law prohibiting capital punish ment was carried by majority of 300 votes.
 The passage of this law will save the lives of some of the prisoners that are now waiting hanging at Salem The initiative measure pro- hibting capital punishment was the subject of much debate previous to election, and for a time it was be- lieved that the measure was defeat ed
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
NIEUPORT IS CAPTURED.

LONDON, Nov. 15.-Late this eve ming the news was received from the continent that the Germans had succeeded in capturing Nieuport from the allies. Newport was the last coast position held by the allies in Belgium. and the contest for its possession has been one of the bloodiest in history. The allies are rearranging their defenses west of Nieuport and will attempt to prevent the Germans from moving to the French coast.
 Practically every house in Nieu- port was demolished by the time the Germans entered it and took possession. The dead block the streets, and tonight thousands of bodies are being cremated in huge bonfires, for it is not possible to bury them all Probably in all his tory there has never been a city taken at such great cost of human life.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
Prisoner Attends
 Daughter s Wedding

STARKVILLE, Mass, Nov. 15- Convicted of murder and sentenced 70 life Imprisonment, Charles Smith, the alfalfa king" of the south, was freed to attend the wedding of his daughter.
 rent, of St. Louis, a few years ago During the trial Miss Smith did everything In her power to shield her father, and an effort was made about three years ago to obtain an unconditional pardon for Smith, but objection was made by the Laurent family and counsel for the prosecu tion. and the effort failed.
 Since Smith has been in prison his vast estate has been managed by his daughter.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
City May Get Zoo
 As Result of War

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-Among the many benefits that may be directly traced to the war in Europe is the prospect of Brooklyn's acquiring a geological garden for Prospect park. Bostocks wonderful collection of wild animals has been seized by the British government and held for sale.
 Commissioner Ingersoll of Brock lyn has started a movement to have the animals bought by popular sub- scription, for he says the city is committed to policy of economy and retrenchment There are about seventy-five animals in the col lection and the price is said to be s3,000.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
SHIP WRECK
 IS DESCRl BED.

NEW YORK. Nov. 15.-Further details of the sinking of the British battleship Audacious off the coast of Ireland were received here today. After the mine wrecked the big warship, the steamer Olympic hur- ried to her rescue, and all day was spent in trying to drag the big yes sel to shallow water. The crew and 900 marines stood on the deck of the Audacious while the rescue was being attempted. and although they knew that the magazine would prob ably explode soon. they were per fectly cool.
 The cables with which the Olym- pic tried to drag the warship parted, and a' lasr it was decided to aban- don the big vessel and save the crew. Not long after the men were taken off the Audacious the maga- zines exploded and the vessel sank. This was at midnight.
 Passengers on the Olympic were forbidden to discuss the accident and the rescue of the men from the Audacious.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
T0NCS
 HAVE BATTLES

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15.-Pistol battles between rival Chinese tongs have resulted in the serious wound ing of a number of Orientals in this city last night, The tongs be- tween which the war is being wag- ed at present are the Sueg Sings and the Hop Sings.
 Chinatown is terrorized with pis- tol duels, and many of the people there have fled for safety to other places. Reports received here from Stockton. this state, are to the ef- feet that the rival tongs are fighting also in that city.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
CATHOLICS FEAR MEXICAN RULE,

VERA CRUZ. Mexico, Nov. 15.- When the news was received here that the American troops are to be withdrawn. much concern was eX- pressed by the Catholic priests and nuns who fear for their safety when the Americans go. It is feared the church property will be confiscated.
 The contending factions for su- premacy for the control of Mexico, have been asked if they would guar an,ee the safety of the priests and nuns, but they have both replied tfat they would make no such guar aQtee.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
MUCH MONEY IS ISSUED.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 15,- In a statement issued yesterday by the controller of the currency of the United States. it is stated that under the authority of the Aldrich bill. the government has issued total of s37S, 100000 This amount is additional to that which was on hand when the Aldrich bill went into effect, and materially increases the money of the country
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
Will Hide From
 French Notoriety

BORDEATX France. Nov 15.- Former Minister of Finance Gail laux and his wife have departed for some unknown part of South Ameri- ca where trev expect to live in re- tirement for the rest of their lives.
 Since Madame Caillauy was acouit- ted of the charge of having shot and killed Gaston Calmette, editor of the Fiearo. she has expressed a desire to get away from the scene of so much notoriety, and it is SUD- posed that she and her husband will never return to France.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16

Late reports received from Europe last night tell of the capture of Nieuport, Belgium, by the Germans, which means that the allies have lost one i'm portant foot hold in their effort to retain control of the contin- enta side of the English chan mel.
 Reports received earlier In the day, yesterday. were also fav- orabIe to the German troops. If yesterdays reports are cor rect, then conditions in Eng land are anything but encour- aging, for it is asserted that volunteers are getting scarce, and it is expected that the gov ernment will begin forcing men into the army. In that case, it is asserted, there will be riots in Ireland.
 Earlier reports coming from St. Petersburg, state that the Russians have gained consider able territory, but one of the last reports received last night from London admits that the Germans are successfully ad- vancing in Poland.
 That the Servians have been driven completely out of Aus tria is the report received from Vienna.
 The weeks fighting In Bel gum resulted in enormous losses to both sides. It Is asserted In dispatch from London, that the German loss for the week was oO,0oo men, and that the allies lost equally as many.
 Telegrams received early in the day from Germany stated that the Germans were operating in a satisfactory manner on both the east and the west battle fields.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
POSITIONS ARE UNCHANGED.

PARIS. Nov. 15.-It was announc- ed by the war office here this morn ing that after months fighting the relative positions of the armies of the Germans and the allies are little changed. though the loss of life in that time has been enor- nous.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
MAY FORCE MEN INTO ARMY

LONDON, Nov. 15-In a bulletin issued by the British war office this morning 1t was stated that the en- listments in the English army are growing less and are decidedly dis appointing to the military authori ties. In this bulletin it was an nounced that in all probability con- scription of soldiers would be re. sorted to before Christmas.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
FEAR RAILROAD DELAY.

VALDEZ, Nov. 15-Some of the business men who were opposing the reelection of Delegate Wickersham have expressed the fear that, owing to the failure of Alaska to send to Washington Democrat, the needed appropriation for the rail road will not be passed at this session of congress.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
WANT NEW WAGE LAWS.

MADISON. Wis, Nov 13. = The question of uniform workmen's com pensation laws was taken up for con- sideration today at the conference of governors. which is in session in this city. The executives agreed that greater uniformity throughout the country should he advocated and a movement was started looking to the revision of state laws along gen. eral lines suggested by the gover- nors in attendance at the conference.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
Fifty Merchantmen
 In Seattle Port

SEATTLE, Nov. 15.-There are more merchant vessels in this port now than have ever been here at one time before in the history of the city. At the present time there Is a total of 50 merchantmen in this port
 He this Is partially a result of the war in Europe. it Is taken as an evidence of the rapid growth of commerce to and from Seattle.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
Allies Forced From Last Stronghold in BelgumAl Houses Ruins When Captors Take Victory First Step Toward
 German Control of Coast--Losses are Enormous

of the Russian troops upon the out side fortresses of Thorn have been checked and it is believed that they will be unable to take the city. It was officially denied today at the German war office that the Russians are making any advances in East Prussia.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
Ge 9MhNS LOSE
 tH t NV jaI -ETp EAT

PETROGRAD. Nov. 15-Russien troops are steadily forcing the Ger mans out of Poland. The Germans in retreating march as far as 25 miles day. and since their retreat. have lost total of S0o0O men They are retreatine into Silesia.
 In one place, above Thorn on the Wertha river, the Germans havn found a weak point in the Russian line, and are advandcing on it.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
TROOPS ORDERED TO LEAVE.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 15.- General Funston, commanding the troops at Vera Cruz, Mexico, has been informed by the war depart ment that he is to turn over the government at Vera Cruz to any de facto" authority that may be presented. The date for the removal of the troops has not been definitely set.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
hUSTRlANS ARE HOPEFUL,

VIENNA. Austria. Nov. 15.-It Is officially announced here that the reports of a famine in some parts of the empire are unfounded, and it is said that business is satis- factory. The Servians have been completely driven out of Austria. There is danger that the Servians will be caught between two armies that are sent out to envelop them,
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
STOCK YARDS TO OPEN.

CHICAGO, Nov. 15.-The stock yards in this city. which were clos ed recently by order of the federal authorities following the discovery of the infectious mouth and foot disease among the cattle held there, will be reopened tomorrow.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
NEW BASES
 ThBlISHED.

PETROGRAD est. Petersburg Nov 15.-New bases of operation have been established by the Ger mans near the Russian frontier. The northern base is at Thorn, and the southern base Is at Oppein, near Breslau. It is expected that the Germans will soon be made to re- treat from Cracow. Austria.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
HOLSTERS COME WEST.

BATH. Maine, Nov. 15.-Six thou sand Holsters were shipped from this place today to Puget Sound. Washington. where they will be planted The shipment Is being made for the purpose of introducing on the Pacific coast the Atlantic pro duct
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
DEAD HINDER MARCHING.

LONDON, Nov IS. - The allied 'rnons are unable to move north of Nieurort, on account of the swamps that lie between the town and the coast It is also asserted that the allies are unable to reach Pervyse,
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
GERMANY HAS BIG ARMY.

NEW YORK Nov. 15.-According to mail advices just received here, the Germans have total of 6,000,- 900 men on the fighting lines. It is asserted that if necessary. Ger many can raise 100000 more troops.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
ALLIES MASS IN DEEPEN SEE.

PARIS, Nov 15.-Troops of the allies are being constantly massed on the French coast, in an effort to prevent the Germans from ad- vancing upon Calais. It Is declared that the allied troops. are so num- erous along the coast that there Is forest of their bayonets"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
PORTlAN TOMGS EINLT Al CN

PORTLAND, Ore. Nov. 15.-Sev- eral Chinese were wounded in fight that took place on Second street last night The fight was between rival tongs and several arrests have been made.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
SESSION TO RE SHORT.

VALDEZ. Nov. 15.-The present session of the district court promises
 to be short for there is but little of importance coming up. There
 are only a few criminal cases.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
INVASION IS NOT FEARED.

BERLIN, Nov. 15.-The reported danger of an invasion of Russia in to the German states of Posen and Silesia is not taken seriously by the German war office. which announces that there Is no danger from such an invasion
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
GER M ANS ARE SATISFIED.

BERLIN. Nov 15.-In an official bulletin issued early today, 1t was stated that the Germans are making satisfactory headway in both the east and the west battle grounds. The Germans are advancing steadily toward Calais, France, and 1t is confidently asserted that the
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
hUSTEIhNS IN DANCER

LONDON, Nov. 15.--It is reported here that a large command of Aus trian troops have been isolated by the Russian army in Galicia, and that they are in danger of being completely annihilated or taken pris oners.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
MANY BOYS Sl- ED.

PETROGRAD. Nov 15-Many of the German troops in East Prussia are mere boys, and it is declared by the Russian commanders that t'e staying of these is pitiful The German cavalry Is composed mainly of veterans who served in Belgium.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
ADVANCE IN POL AND CLAIMED.

BERLIN Nov. 15-The Germans hove he@nn a new advance in Poland from KalieZ. Strong entrenchmente have been made in East Prussia in the vicinity of Thorn
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
FINLAND FREE FROM TROOPS.

PARIS, Nov. 15-Russia has with drawn her troops from Finland which is taken to mean that there is no longer feared al invasion from Sweden.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
LOSS OF LIFE
 IS FRIGHTFUL.

LONDON. Nov 15.-Late reports from the battle front state that the Germans have lost total of 90,000 men during the week just ended, and that the allies have lost a similar number of men,
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
RUSSIANS HOLD IMPORTANT POINTS.

LONDON. Nov. 15.-Russian troone are now in possession of seveN important points in East Prussi2 one of which Is Johannesburg, and another is Lyk.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
GERMANS ADVANCING IN POLAND.

LONDON, Nov. 15.-It is announc- ed late tonight that the Germans are successfully advancing in Poland at number of points.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
GRAZING GROUNDS WANTED.

CRNIVNG EVOJNOS WAN EO.
 SALT LAKE. Nov. 15.-After sev- eral davs' session the National Wool Growers convention was to address an appeal to congress, asking that all parts of the public domain that are still unoccupied, be designated as grazing grounds.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
soRER pu OTIS WANTED

PANAMA, Nov. IS. - Governor Goethals has issued an order that every pilot employed on the Panama canal must be total abstainer from all kinds of intoxicating liquors.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
LOSSES IN
 CHINA SLIGHT.

PEKIN, China, Nov. 15-A Ger man aviator who escaped from Kiau Chau. when 1t was being surrender ed to the Japanese, declared that the loss of life in the German gar rison was slight.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
INDIA SENDS
 MANY RECRUITS

LONDON, Nov 15.-Lord Kitchener announced that there are more re
 cruits being enrolled in India than in England.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
GERMANS CLAIM BIG VICTORY,

BERLIN, Nov. 15.-It is announc- ed by the German war office that the German troops have succeeded in driving the Russians out of Wlo- clawsk. Poland This Is declared to be an important victory. In the taking of that place, a large num- Der of Russians were captured
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
RUSSIANS ARE ADVANCING.

LONDON, Nov. 15,-Reports re- ceived here from Russia are to the effect that the Russian troops are continuing to advance successfully in Galicia. They have captured both Tarnow and Krosno. Fearing the operation of Austrian spies, the Rus sians are forcing the civilians to vacate the territory taken.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
RElG1ANS ARE DISCOURAGED.

BERLIN, Nov 15.-It Is reported here that the Belgian troops have become so disheartened with the continued defeats that they are TO longer allowed to fight as a serar- ate command, but are being mixed with the troops of the allies.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16
IRISH RIOTS PEOlcTED.

LONDON Nov. 15.-It Is predicted here that if conscription is enforced in Ireland. serious riots will result.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16

owing to the stench from dead bodies.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-16

RUSSIAN ADVANCE IS CHECKED.
 BERLIN Nov. 15-The advance
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COMMITTEE IS FAVORABLE
TO REPEATING TOLL
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voted against the measure pointed
| out that another provision in the law
fixing the minimum tolls to be
charged provides THAI the minimum
shall be fixed "other than for vessels
OF the United States and its citizens"
within the prescribed limits. They
contend that unless that provision is
open and that the United States gov
eminent may in it's discretion allow
American coastwise vessels free pas
sage through the canal.
Chairman Adamson Immediately
began work upon the report to be pre-
scented to the house. He declared that
he will press the matter just as rap
idly as possible.
Shall congress repeal the clause in
the Panama canal act granting
American coastwise vessels free pas
sage through the Panama canal?
That was the question which pre-
sented itself to the house and senate
today, and upon which the attention
of members was centered in response
to President Wilson'S personal APP
peal of yesterday.
Chairman Adamson, of the com
merca committee, upon whom the
I duty of responding to the president :
request devolves in the house. lost nc
time today in preparing for the fight
The Sims bill to repeal the exemp-
ton clause was withdrawn from the
files where it was stored when the
house rejected it as an amendment tc
the canal act and was presented t.
/ the committee for. reconsideration.
Similar action On the Root bill b'
the senate committee on interocean,
ic canals was promised as that com
mittee also has before it the Chiltor
measure which would give the presi
dent authority to impose CT suspen-
tolls by proclamation.
In both the senate and house it was
confidently predicted that more thar
a suficient number of votes woul,
be assured in fas5r of the repeal.