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The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Americans Married
 Secretly In France
DIVORCED WIFE OF CLARENCE MACkAY BECOMES BRIDE
 OF DOCTOR.

PARIS. France, Nov. 29.-It has just come to light that two prominent Americans, who are working here for the relief of the wounded, were secretly married recently. though they have kept the matter from their most intimate friends until now.
 One of the parties to this se- cret marriage Is the divorced wife of Clarence H. Mackay, who is at the head of the company owning the cable line across the Pacific ocean, as we'll as presi- dent of the Postal Telegraph company The other Is Dr. Blake, prominent American physician.
 Mrs. Mackay had filed suit for divorce in Connecticut, and then came here to work as a Red Cross nurse. Her divorce degree was granted recently, but on the following day she married Dr. Blake. The doctor continued his work among the wounded of the war, and his bride went back to her nursing as though there had been no wedding.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
WILL TRY ID END
 COLORADO STRIKE

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Nov. % President Wilson will appoint a commission to go to Colorado to aid, if possible, in bringing peace to the mines that have been the scene of so much labor trouble for several months.
 It is learned today on good au- thority that the President will ap point Seth Lon, president of the Civic Federation. and Patrick Gill day one of the union leaders in the Pennsylvania mining districts, as members of the commission to go 10 Colorado. 7 Ei
 For some time pressure has been brought to bear upon the President to the end that the government should make some attempt to put an end to the miners difficulties in Colorado. It has even been sug gested that the government should buy the mines and work them, but that cours was not deemed desirable. It is hoped by the aid of the new commission to bring the opposing factions to an understanding, that the mines may be reopened in a peaceful manner.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Germany Ships
 Potash Supply

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-The em- bargo on the 1000 ton shipment of potash by Germany, has been lifted, and the shipment is being forwarded to this city. The news of the lift ing of the embargo was received here with relief by agricultural and industrial interests, which have been facing potash famine in this much needed product.
 Practically all of the potash used in this country for fertilizing and other purposes has been drawn from the extensive beds of potassium at Strassfurt, Germany, owned by the German Kali company The United States has been Germany's best customer for potash.
 For three years past congress has made a small appropriation for the department of agriculture and the Geological survey to search for pot ash and this year s20,000 is being expended in drilling for such de- posits.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
General Villa S Men
 Die In Train Wreck

FL PASO, Texas, Nov. 29-Thirty of General Villas soldiers met death in train collision near the town of Tirk, Mexico, according to the dispatches that have just been re- ceived here from that place.
 Although the full details of the wreck have not been received here, it is understood that it was an ac- cident, due to an oversight in the execution of orders on the part of trainmen. Several cars were wreck ed, and, in addition to the 30 men killed, 40 others were seriously in- jured, and many of them are ex- pected to die
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30

New German agGressivenes ess is reported from both the east ern and western battIefields. In a dispatch from Berlin yester- day it was stated that General Hindenberg, commanding the German army in the east, was turning his recent defeat into a victory, while the reports from Paris and London state that the Germans have centered great army of 100000 men against the lines of the allies in France, at Arras.
 1t is evident from yesterdays dispatches that the Germans have started new strategic movement in the west. This consists of an effort to break through the lines of allies on French soil, and, if successful, force the allies out of Flanders. That the breaking of the lines at Arras would mean that the allies would have to abandon Flanders is the assertion made in a dispatch from London.
 A new British army is pouring into France, and this will prob- ably be hurried to aid in the op- posing of the Germans at Arras.
 In dispatch from St. Peters burg, it is stated that the Rus sians are drawing a cordon around 15O,0o0 German troops In Poland, but that more German troops are being rushed to their aid. If the Russians can succeed in isolating the big German army of 15O,0O0 before aid can reach them, it will mean much to the Slav side of the contest.
 Thousands of people are de- cIared to have been murdered in Armenia, as result of holy war that has started there, following the declaration of war on the part of the Turks against Russia and her allies.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Will Build New
 Ammunition Plant

SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Pa, Nov. 29.-The announcement of Charles NJ. Schwab that he had decided to build large fuse manufacturing plant in connection with his steel plant here has created the belief that he has received many foreign contracts for all kinds of shrapnel and steel and expects to receive others from France, Russia and Eng land.
 Notwithstanding that the local steel company does a big business with the federal government in munitions of war. the United States makes it's own fuses at different ar senals.
 Foreign governments which are contracting for shrapnel and steel ammunition besides big guns, de mand that the equipment be furnish ed complete in every detail. Nearly a thousand men and women will be employed in the new plant.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
ADVANCE MADE ON CRACOW.

PETROGRAD, Nov. 29.-Russian troops are still advancing upon the Austrian stronghold, Cracow, in north ern Galicia In the advance they have captured a total of 15,000 prisoners. Although it is admitted that Cracow is almost impregnable, the Russian commanders believe that they will be able to capture it in time When this is accom- plished, the way into Southern Silicia will be opened, for Cracow guards the advance in that direc tion
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Old Chicago Club
 Comes to An End

CHICAGO, H., Nov. 29.-The Calu- met club, one of the oldest and most exclusive social organizations in this city has been dissolved and the doors of it's handsome structure closed.
 The shifting of the wealthy resi- dence districts, the invasion of con- merce and manufacture in the east ern part of the First ward, and the rival attractions of new and more recently located clubs contributed to the decline of the Calumet club.
 The membership had fallen from 800 to 100 Among the founders and charter members of this or ganization were Marshall Field, Geo. M. Pullman, Ferdinand Peck, P. D. Armour, N. K. Fairbanks, and Ralph Otis.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
FINANCES OF COUNTRY
 IMPROVE
STEEL BONDS AND OTHER SEE CURiTlES SHOW AN INCREASED STRENGTH IN NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE-GEN OUTLOOK IS GOOD.
BANKERS ARE OPTIMISTIC
EXPECTED UNLOADING OF FOR EIGN SECURITIES, OWING TO THE RESULT OF THE WAR IN EUROPE. DID NOT MATERIAL IZE, IT IS ASSERTED.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-Clouds are clearing from the commercial sky in this city, and there is a general feeling that the business depression of the last year is soon to come to an end in the United States. The latest indication of the revival of better financial conditions is the fact that steel bonds sold material ly higher here yesterday than on ,July 30
 It was expected that the foreign securities, held by American firms, would be unloaded yesterday on the stock exchange, thus depressing prices both on foreign securities and on American bonds. But the ex- pected did not materialize in this instance, and there was no attempt to unload foreign securities, which are still rated well on the market here.
 In a statement issued by the New York clearing house, it is asserted that the clearing house certificates are rapidly being called in and that il will be but short time until they will all have been redeemed and will be off the market This is considered one of the best indica- tions of improved times that has presented itself
 Not only did the steel bonds re- ceive higher bids yesterday than in July, but various other American securities also enjoyed a raise, oc- casioned by an evidently renewed confidence in financial conditions.
 Interviews with leading bankers published in the newspapers of this city tend to show that there is an awakening of national prosperity, which is made evident by the re- ports reaching the financial centers here from various parts of the country.
 Democratic leaders are giving the credit for the improved conditions to the establishment of the new federal banks. and the new currency law under which these banks have been established. It is believed that soon after the new year there will be much further evidence of increas- ing prosperity
 FEDERAL BANKS
 AID SEATTLE.
 SEATTLE, Nov 29. - Financial conditions are rapidly improving in this city as result of the establish ment of the new federal reserve banks. A month ago. the port bonds, offered for sale to improve the shipping facilities here, were without buyers. Since the opening of the new regional banks, the bonds have been sold, and an increased de- sire for good investments is notice able
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
EDES TALKS OF
 RAILROAD WORK

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 2e.-Chairman Edes of the Alas ka Engineering commission, de- clared in an interview here to- day that the proposed govern ment railroad in Alaska will cost much less than was previously anticipated. He also declared that he personally favored the purchase by the government of the Copper River & Northwest ern railroad, running out of Cordova.
 Falcon JosIin, of Fairbanks, Alaska, held conference with Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the interior, yesterday, and the latter was asked if the govern ment would need any part of MT. JosIin's right of way.
 1t is believed now that con gress will be asked to appro- priate only s5,0oo,ooo for con- struction work on the railroad for next year.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
STRIKES ARE ID
 BE ARB|TRATED

CHICAGO, Nov. 29-Troubles be- tween the big railroad companies and their employees, which have been the cause of frequent strikes will be laid before the new federal arbitration board, which will mee, in this city tomorrow
 The inquiry into the labor condi tions on the roads involves 98 lines and will be one of the most far reaching inquiries ever attempted into labor conditions by the govern ment
 The arbitration board was appoint ed to aid in bringing the railroads and their employees together, and, at the same time, determine if there is any kind of national legislation that can be passed which will aid in preventing expensive strikes in the future.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
May Sell the Meat
 From Sick Animals

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 29- Under the new meat inspection rules, which become effective tomorrow, packing houses will be allowed to sell as second class sterilized" cer- tain meat, cooked and canned, from animals which suffer from purely local diseases"
 Heretofore large quantities of meat which were perfectly good and whole some foods when thoroughly cooked and steriliZed have been condemned and thrown out because of the pres ence of strictly localized lesions or affected parts. This regulation is regarded as most timely in view of the fact that every pound of meat condemned necessarily adds to the cost of that which is passed.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
COAL CLAIMS BY
 SEC. LANE
DETROIT CLAIMS ON COOK INLET ARE SET ASIDE BY DEPART. MENT OF THE INTERIOR AND TITLE TO THE DEPOSITS WILL BE KEPT BY GOVERNMENT.
MANY INVESTORS AFFECTED
EARLY ACTION OF THE DEPART. MENT BELIEVED TO BE DUE TO PLANS FOR NEW RAIL ROAD-lANDS MAY NOW BE LEASED UNDER NEW LAW.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 29.-- In sweeping order issued by the department of the interior, virtually all the pending claims to coal lands on Cook inlet, Alaska, known as the Detroit Claims" have been swept aside, and the government will retain title to the deposits.
 In issuing the order the de- partment asserted that it had been found upon investigation that the properties had never been develop ed and the locators had depended entirely upon the outcroppings of coal that had been found here and there.
 The order affects a large number of people, many of whom have been induced to invest their earnings in the proposed claims. However, it is considered that the general ef- feet will be for the benefit of the Territory, for the deposits will prob ably be leased under the provisions of the new leasing law, which will insure their early development.
 Some of the coal lands in the vicinity of Port Graham have been patented, and thus must remain under private ownership unless some future legal contest results in aang- ing their titles.
 It is believed that the order set ting aside the claims to the Detroit lands was hurried by the fact that construction is to start soon on the new government railroad, which will have an effect on the development of all the Alaska coal lands in that vicinity, though the deposits are not depending upon the new road for transportation facilities, as they are near navigation
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Canada atrols
 American Border
DOMINION GOVERNMENT IS FEAR. ING INVASION FROM GER
 MANS IN UNITED STATES

OTTAWA, Canada, Nov. 29.- For the first time in more than century Canadians are now guarding the American boun- dary line. to prevent, if possible, hostile attack from the ter ritory of the United States. However. it is not from the army of the United States, or any military organization, that this attack is feared, but from the German-AmeriCans who live in that country.
 Six hundred troops of Cana dian militia have been detailed by the government to patrol the Niagara river to prevent an in vasion from the United States.
 There have been frequent re ports made here that the Ger man residents of the States are planning to make dash across the border for the purpose of annoying the people here. and if such an attack is made it will be along the Niagara river. The Korean postal savings ban system has 420,000 depositors.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Bolivia Wants To
 Build Tin Plate

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 29.- Formal inquiries are being conduct ed by Bolivia as to whether the United States will permit 1t to con- struct a huge government smelter near New York to use the Bolivian tin ore output.
 The matter has been taken up by the officials, after being submitted to Richard w. Atwater of New York. by the Bolivian consul-general.
 This investment would amount to more than a million dollars. About one-fourth of the worlds tin ore sup ply is owned by Bolivia. The Euro pean war has practically stopped it's eXportation.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Washington State
 May be Divided

SEATTLE, Nov. PA movement has been started to get the next session of the legislature to initiate the division of the state of Wash ington into two states. It is planned to make the western part of Wash. ington a separate state. so that Se- attle and Tacoma may remain wet"
 There are other reasons why the territory west of the Cascade noun tains should be in a separate state. the chief one being that the clima- tic conditions are so different from the eastern region that it divides their respective interests. If the legislature initiates the plan, the matter must later be submitted to a vote of the people.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Egg-Laying Contest
 To Last One Year

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Nov. 29.- The management of the Panama Pacific International exposition. is conducting an egg-laying contest open to all the world. The poultry department of the University of California is cooperating with the exposition management in this, the largest contest of its kind ever at tempted.
 The contest will last for one year, at the end of which time awards will be made to the highest record pen, to the leading pen in each var. iety, to the individual hen making the highest record and to all hens that establish a record of over 200 eggs.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Snowfall Welcomed
 By All Freighters

The wishes of those who have been anxiously waiting for a fall of snow on which to move outfits. were gratified Saturday evening as a goodly quantity of the beautiful covered the ground yesterday morn ing.
 The lateness of the fall caused much delay in the work of the min- CTS. outfitters. freighters and business men generally, but. nevertheless, it was appreciated and all business is now moving along more rapidly. However, more snow Is yet needed to place the trails in the best con-
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Mendham Sells His
 Home To Cooney

Another important real estate deal took place in Fairbanks last Satur- day when w. H. Mendham sold his residence on Seventh avenue, between Cushman and Lacey streets, to Mike Cooney. The monetary considera- tion is said to have been in the neighborhood of $1.000.
 MT. and Mrs. Mendham have talk. en apartments at the Nordale, al though it is understood that they will leave for their summer home at Santa Monica. California, shortly aft or Ire holidays.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
British To Get
 American Shirts

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Nov. 29.-Brit- ish representatives here have asked the big manufacturing and whole sale concerns of this city to bid on a contract for furnishing the British government with 1,750000 shirts for the army of that country.
 This is the biggest single order for clothing ever figured on in this city, and will mean much to the shirt manufacturing company that receives the contract It will also mean work for many people who have been unemployed in this city of late.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
GER MANS LOOK FOR SUCCESS,

BERLIN, Nov. 29.-General Hin denberg, commanding the German armies in Poland and East Prussia, is turning the recent retreat of his army into a victory, according to bulletins published by the war of flee. Just how he is accomplishing this is not made clear. but it is intimated that the German army, which was forced to retreat before the advancing Russians, has rallied, and is now determined to counter act the defeat it recently suffered by a new strategic movement.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
NEW ARMY GOING TO FRANCE.

LONDON, Nov 29.-The new British army. recently organized by Lord Kitchener. is now pouring into France, and will probably be used in aiding in the defense of the allies lines in the vicinity of Arras, where the new German at tack Is increasing in violence. Most of the new British army are ter ritorials.
 It is asserted by military experts here that if the Germans succeed in breaking the lines of the allies at Arras, the allies will be forced to abandon Flanders. If the Germans break through the lines in France, they will be certain to work north ward to the French seacoast, and will thus isolate the allied troops in Flanders, unless the latter move westward first. The allies, however, will concentrate their forces to over come the new attack.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
i MAY ISOLATE
 GE R MAN ARMY.

! PETROGRAD, Nov 29.-Russian troops that have been forcing the Germans back in Poland during the last few days, are gradually draw ing cordon around 150,000 Ger man troops, and unless aid is sent to the latter, they will soon be cut off from all sources of supply.
 Information has been obtained by the Russian war office that the Germans are hurrying reinforce ments to the troops about to be iso- lated. These are being sent by way of LeonscZca
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
TO SLEEP ON ROOFS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-Women of this city are interesting themselves in project that will secure light, quiet and good air for the sick who live in apartment houses. That this has long been recognized as neces- sity by members of the medical fra ternity is we'll known, and 1t is the plan of these practical women to induce various builders to add to their apartment houses small re- tiring house on the rooftop, where persons may remain during an ill., ness and stay for the period of re- cuperation, high above the streets.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
CLOUD PLACED ON VICTORY,

PETROGRAD, St. Petersburg) Nov 29.-The people of Russia have been officially warned not to believe the reports in detail of the Russian victory in Poland, for it is asserted that the Germans are making a des- perate resistance. This official warning to the people about the victory seems to be for the purpose of keeping them from getting too hopeful in the face of what may prove to be anything but a victory before the fight ends.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
MORE DETAILS ARE GIVEN.

LONDON, Nov. 29-General Mack enson, commanding large force of Germans, is being cut off from his sources of supply by the Rus sian troops, and he Is now con structing line of entrenchments to protect himself His army is located in Poland, a little way south of Kutno. It has been impossible for the Russian troops to dislodge him, and now it Is planned to iso- late him from the remainder of the German commands. The reports reaching here are to the effect that the Germans are rushing troops to reinforce Mackenson.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
NEW ATTACK IS MADE ON ARRAS.

PARIS, Nov. 29.-With a force of 100000 troops, the Germans have begun an attack on Arras. There has been fighting more or less active in the vicinity of Arras of late, and the war experts of the allies, passing their conclusion on the data provided by the aeroplane scouts, have been anticipating in- creased fighting there by the Ger mans.
 Failing in their attempt to drive the allies back from the coast near the Belgium frontier. owing in part to the flooding of the lowlands. it seems that the Germans have con- cluded to try to break through the lines of the allies further south ward, near Arras. and, if successful there, force their way northward to the coast of France.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
SWITZERLAND IS
 AFTER AVIATORS.

i BERNIE. Switzerland, Nov. 29.-Of- ficial orders have been issued for all soldiers in Switzerland to pre-
 vent if possible the flying of air
 ships over this country The orders
 require that if an airship appears
 over Swiss soil, the soldiers are to l fire IDon if
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
PROGRESS IS REPORTED. R

PETROGRAD, Nov. 29.-In his of ficial report of the conditions in Poland, the Russian commanding of ficer puts little weight on the re- ported victory, and simply reports that progress is being made in various places.
 In spite of this fact, however, it is certain that the Germans met with a severe repulse. The Ger man army had attempted to pierce the Russian lines. with the evident intention of surrounding large part of the Slav army on the left bank of the Vistula river. This attempt was not only defeated, but the Ger mans were forced to retreat in dis order from Rzegow and Tuszyn through Breziny and Strykow
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
GENERAL B[ANC0
 MADE PRISONER

VERA CRUZ, Mexico, Nov. 29.- Much mystery surrounds the i'm prisonment here of General Blanco. lately in charge of affairs in Mexico City, It was supposed that Blanco was representing the peace confer ence, and therefore, was backed by General Villa, but today he was placed under arrest here and will be sent back to Mexico City to answer to some charge that has not been made public.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
DUKES CASE COMING UP.

In commissioners court tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, James Duke, the Nenana trader is to be given his preliminary hearing on the charge of selling liquor without a license Some of the witnesses against the accused are already in town while Deputy Marshal John c. Wood is expected to reach town to- day with a number of others, most of whom are natives. Thomas A. Marquam, the attorney for Duke, is also expected to reach here today from the Tolovana country.