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The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
22 Manufactures
 Are Sent to Prison

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 7-Twenty-two manufacturers, who were convicted few days ago on charge of hay. ing violated the federal laws gov erning the manufacture and sale of oleomargarine, were taken secretly from the local jail here today and sent to the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The secrecy was at the request of many of the prisoners, all of whom are more or less prominent and did not want publicity.
 In addition to the various terms of Imprisonment imposed upon these manufacturers, cash fines were as- sessed against them which total $138,000. Such part of the fines as are not paid. must be served out prison. The arrest and convic- tion of the manufacturers was one of the most sensational legal events n the history of this state
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Seattle Capital
 to Develop Mine

VALDEZ. Feb. 7.-Seattle capital ists have taken an option on the Shamrock Copper mine on Knights Island, and it is expected that they will begin development work almost immediately.
 Knights Island is 45 miles from Valdez. and has been the scene of much mining activity. The mining !hat has been done there. however, las only been development work, as it has not been possible under former conditions to mine the cop Der and ship it at profit
 It is supposed that the promise of cheap coal. following the opening of the Alaska coal mines and the building of the government railroad. has induced the Seattle men to take the property.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Americans May Get
 Back Citizenship

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec 12.-- Taking his cue from a letter pub lished recently in The Great Divide of Denver, from former citizen of Wyoming, now in Canada. Repre- sentative Taylor has prepared bill which he will introduce Monday. to allow native-born American citizens who have gone to other countries and taken out naturalization papers, and who desire to return to the United States and resume American citizenship, to become repatriated upon decaring their intention and residing in the United States one year
 The bill is intended primarily for the benefit of Americans who have gone to Canada and who now wish to return. Under the existing law. their citizenship cannot be restored for five years.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Governor s Mistake
 Kills Prohibition
DELAY IN SIGNING BILL CAUSES FATAL TECHNICAL
 ERROR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Feb. Tn spite of tie fact that the legislature passed a bill prohibit Ing the sale of intoxicating liQ- uors in the State of Arkansas, and the- bill was signed by the governor. prohibition will not be enforced here this year. In fact, 1t will not be possible to get prohibition here until another session of the legislature.
 After the prohibition bill was passed, 1t was sent to Governor Hays for his signature. The bill became mixed with some other papers on the governors desk, and 1t was several days before 1t came to the attention of Hays.
 Then he took 1t up, went through it carefully and put his name to 1t, thus making 1t a law, so he believed The bill carried an emergency clause, which permitted 1t to go into effect at an early date.
 Just as the saloonmen through out the state were preparing 10 close up their places of business. it suddenly developed that the bill was not law, for the gov ernor had failed to sign it with in the time required by law to make 1t effective, and as the legislature has adjourned. 1t can not be re-enacted this year.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Mayor Wants Aid
 For Unemployed

CHICAGO. Feb. 7.-Mayor Harri- son has made an appeal to the peo- pie of this city for aid for the army of men and women who are unable 10 obtain work and are in need of the necessities of life Through the press of the city. the Mayor has an nounced that at least $5O0.OO0 will De necessary to meet present de- mands.
 The plea made. by the mayor fol lowed careful Investigation of the unemployed situation, under the di- rection of the city authorities. and 1t is said that the situation is even worse than was at first supposed
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
UNITED STATES WILL START INVESTIGATING THE REPORT THAT JAPAN HAS BUILT NAVAL COAL BASE ON ISLAND OFF MEXICAN COAST.
VIOLATE MONROE DOCTRINE
BY MEN AIDING IN TIRE REe. CUE OF JAPANESE CRUISER. WHICH WENT ON ThE ROckS A FEW DAYS AGO.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 1.-- That the Japanese government has been using small island on the Pacific ocean off the coast of MsxI. co. as naval coaling base Is the startling report made by the men who aided in rescuing the Japanese cruiser Asuma, which went on the rocks 8 few days ago on the MsxI- can shore.
 The report Is asserted to be true, and the government of the United States has enough confidence In It to prepare to investigate It. It k understood today that the govern ment will lose no time in looking into the report, and If 1t proves to be correct. the Japanese government. will be asked for an explanation.
 AS the island is off the coast of Mexico. the United States has no direct authority over 1t, but If any foreign nation. especially one involv. ed in war, should attempt to take possession of such an island. even if il belong to Mexico, 1t Is declared 1t will be in direct violation of the Monroe Doctrine. and may cause un. pleasant international complications.
 About two years ago. 1t was re. ported that the Japanese had ob- tained a concession from the Nexi. can government for long stretch of sea coast of Lower California The report was investigated. but all that could be proved was that some Japanese company had obtained lease on some ground there for tho purpose of starting up some indus trial enterprise.
 The incident was finally dropped, but there have been other things transpire to cause the government to watch the attitude of Japan to. ward Mexico with much care
 Under ordinary conditions. the fact that the Japanese arc using a small Mexican island for storing coal for vessels would not be looked upon with so much apprehension as now, when there is danger of foreign com. plications over the European war.
 If the United States permits JA. pan to acquire naval base on the American coast. 1t Is feared that other foreign nations may demand similar rights and thus the neutral. ity of both the United States and other countries on this continent may be endangered.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
STATION AGENT IN FAIRBANKS GETS OFFICIAL NOTICE THAT HE IS PROMOTED TO ACTIVE HEAD OF THE PANAMA VAL LEY RAILROAD.
WILL SUCCEED t. V. JOINT
CHANGE TO TAKE PLACE MARCH 1, AND B. E. HOtiFiElO WILL BE NAMED AS LOCAL STATION AGENT; RAAP TO GO OUTSIDE FOR TRIP

W. IL Joslin has been appointed general manager of the Panama Val ie, Railroad, and will enter upon his new duties on March l. MT. Joslln has been serving as station agent in Fairbanks, and his promo tion is to fill the vacancy by the resignation of c. W Joynt, who is now Outside.
 John Raap. auditor of the road has been acting as general manager in the absence of Mir. Joynt, and as soon as he is relieved from his duties as acting manager, he will leave for trip Outside He will return to Fairbanks as soon as navigation opens i'll the spring, and during Mir. Raap's absence, Joe lcacCGk will serve as acting auditor
 The news of MT. Joslins promo tion was received on the mail Sat urday night in a letter from Falcon Jo.lin president of the road. The new general manager of the road IS the oldest man in point of ser vice now in the employ of the com pany. He announced yesterday that he will appoint B. E. Holifield to ill the place of station agent in Fairbanks as soon as the promotion becomes effective.
 Mr. Joslin, the newly appointed general manager of the road, came 10 Fairbanks from Dawson in 1904 10 take a position with the Panama Valley Railroad, then being con- s,ruc,ed. At first te was put in charge of the men employed to cut Fa, h. i,t made station agent at Fox From Fox he went to Ridgetop to serve as agent. and later was transferred lt Chatanika.
 Indeed said Mir. Joslin when asked about the matter yesterday. T have served as agent at each ..tation Cn the line. with the excep- liou Ci Chena'
 MI Joslin was modest when asked for the details of his service with the company, and asked that as lit lr be said concerning him as possi- ble, as he did not like advertising Since his service as station agent began in Fairbanks, MT Joslin has become well known locally and has many friends here, who have been showering upon him their congratu- l,tions since his appointment was announced
 The reason for MT. Joynt's resig nation was his illness, and where he is at the present time or where he will make his home in the future is not known here It was due to ill health that MT. Joynt left Fair banks just before navigation closed, and after arriving in the States he travelled considerably for his health Until the news was received here Saturday night concerning his resig- nation, it was generally supposed that te would return 10 Fairbanks next summer
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
MEX|CANS START
 PEACE CAME PA|CN

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Feb. 7- Delegates to a Mexican peace con ference that Is being held in this city, passed resolution yesterday urging all the warning chiefs in the Southern Republic to come together and settle their differences for the ,ake of the country.
 The peace conference held here was attended by number of dele gates from various parts of Mexico, and included followers of each of the leaders in the insurrection. It is planned to commence an active campaign at once for the purpose of bringing the rival factions to a com mon understanding, and thus putting an end to the wars that are bringing starvation to thousands of poor Mexicans.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Valdez Pioneer
 Dies Suddenly

VALDEZ, Feb. T. William H. Blackwell. an Alaska pioneer and proprietor of the Southern saloon in this city. died last Tuesday of heart disease. The remains were buried Thursday under the auspices of tEe local lodge of Eagles, of WI ich he was member
 MT. Blackwell's death was uneX- pected, and up to a short time be- fore he died he seemed to be in comparatively good health. He was : charter member of Skagway Camp. No. l, Arctic Brotherhood and he WIS also an active member of the local lgloo of Pioneers
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
WOlCOTT TALKS.

E T. Wolcott, the wellknown stenographer and court reporter who has been appointed secretary to Judge Bunnell. was an arrival in Fairbanks on Saturday nights stage from the coast. He says that there is mo news" excepting that which has already been printed concerning northerners Outside. the styles of mems wearing apparel being about all which interested him. He says. among other things, that the trous- CTS are too tight to put good sized legs into and that the shoes worn are white with patent tips. White socks also figure prominently in the makeup of the man of fashion. The hats worn are similar to those under which Frank Hall and Harry Aber- crombie get these days. although they are carried at different angle.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
POLAND LINES ARE CHANGED BUT LlTTLE

LONDON, Feb. Tn spite of three lays of the severest fighting that the present war has witnessed, this morning found the relative positions If the Germans, Austrians and Rus sians but little changed in Poland a@ a result.
 IL is reported here that General von HindenbeIg would almost cer- tainly rave broken through the lines If the Russians in the center, direct ly in front of Warsaw, had it not been for the counter attack of the Russians on the left of the line. The Russian troops, in order to draw the German forces from the center made determined attack on the left line, just where the Austrian line joins that of the Ger mans, and to keep the Russians from
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Division of Texas
 Is Being Planned

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb 7.-Texas lawmakers have initiated move ment having for It's purpose the di- vision of the state in such way as to create a new state out of the Panhandle.
 ture reported favorably yesterday on a measure which provides that con. gress be asked to create . new state out of the Panhandle. and that the state be known at Jefferson, Men bers of the legislature initiated the movement. which promises to meet with the desired results. as but lit tie opposition has thus far devel' oped
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Granite Mine to
 Have a New Mill

VALDEZ, Feb '. The Granite mine at Port Wells Is being equip ped with new modern ten-stamp mill. The heavy machinery will be put in place as soon as possible. but tie first work to be done on the mine will be to drive tunnel 300 feet deep, which will serve for the double purpose of development and insure drainage to the mine.
 The power for the mine will be generated at tidewater, where big power plant will be installed A wharf has been constructed there The oil tanks that will provide fuel for the plant will have a total capa- city of 24,000 gallons. The power will be converted into electricity to be transported by wire to the mine.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
" ESTERN LINES UNCHANGED,

LONDON, Feb. 7-Although there has been constant fighting In the western battlefield, there has been but little change of importance there for the last week What minor changes have taken place are nearly all in favor of the allies.
 The allies have gained little ground on the coast, between Nieu- port and Ostend, Belgium. They have also captured during the week a few trenches south of the Labas- see canal. Some progress is also reported in the vicinities of Arras, Albert and Alsace
 The only gains made by the Ger. mans in the western line within the last week were in the Argonne dis trict France, north of Paris. With the exception of the gains made there, the offensive movement of the Germans that started a week ago have been barren of important results.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
LAWYERS ELIMINATED.

HARRISBURG, Pa. Feb. 7.-The new pardon board with Lieut.. Gov Frank B. McClain at it's head has been organized here. There are 41 cases to be heard The absence of attorneys on the board makes 1t one of practical business men who are impelled by sense of hu- man justice rather than legal tech nical points.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
$500, ,0O0, Is
 Cost of War Now
ALONE HAS EXPENDED s2,250,000,00o IN SIX
 MONTHS.

LONDON, Feb. '. - Govern ment experts have estimated that the cost of the first six months of the present war has reached a total of $S,5O0,00O, 900. The cost of the war for England up to the present time is an nounced to total $2,250,000,00O
 According to official figures prepared by the war office. the cost of the war for England during the month of December averaged s9,750,00O a day. This includes the cost of getting the new armies recruited and trans ported
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Denmark Takes
 New Precautions

THE HAGUE. Holland, Feb. 7.-- Orders have been issued by the gov ernment authorities of Denmark pro- hibiting the re-shipment of cotton from that country into Germany.
 According to the information that has been received here the action of the government in not permitting cotton which has been shipped there to prevent possible international to prevent possible international trouble.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
GREAT BATTLE BEING FOUGHT.

PETROGRAD, Feb. 7.-What ls declared to be the greatest battle since the war started is now in progress in Poland and East Prus- sia tie fighting being along al most the entire eastern battle line The fighting has been going on for more severe now than previously It is declared by military authorities that the battle will probably not reach decisive stage for the next few days.
 The most violent part of the big battle is in East Prussia, on the left bank of the Eistula river, near Thorn, the German stronghold, Further north in East Prussia, there is also much severe fighting at the present time. While the German artillery Is having it's effect in East Prus- sia, the German counter attacks in Russian Poland are declared to be unsuccessful. The Germans have been unable to stop the Russian ad. vance on the left bank of the Bzura river.
 According to reports that have been received by the war office here, the Germans have failed in their attacks in various other places, though there is still fighting going on there Among the places where the Rus sians have stopped the advance of the Germans are the Nida river, the Upper Vistula river, and on the fight ing line south of Tarnow
 The battle in front of Warsaw, Poland. is shifting in it's intensity. and while the fiercest fighting for the last few days has been in the German center, it is now shifting to the right and left Hanks. It is believed by the Russian authorities that the Germans planned to center their attack in front of Warsaw, and
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Iowa s Crops Lead
 Those of Country

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 7.-- Iowa's crops for the year 1914. in the matter of financial value. lead those of all the states of the country, according to report just issued by the department of agriculture.
 The value placed on the total asri- cultural products of Iowa for last year Is S350,000.00O. It Is not only a greater crop valuation than any other state realized last year. bu, 1t is also the greatest in the his- tory of Iowa.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Berlin People
 May Buy Flour

BERLIN, Feb. By vote of the Berlin city council. everybody Is now permitted to buy grain and flour in the open market from whom soever he desires, This arrange ment was made for the purpose of preventing the boosting of prices.
 The law previously provided that all the foodstuffs shipped into Der lin had to be sold eitrer to the municipality or to the grain mon- opoly. which paid license for that right.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Archdeacon Stuck
 Visits Fairbanks

Archdeacon Stuck, who arrived in Fairbanks early last week from the lower river, spoke last night at St. Matthew's Episcopal church. In the course of his sermon last night, Mr. Stuck declared that he had been misunderstood in regard to what he has said about Alaska, and that he still maintained that there are white men in this Territory who are of lower standard than the Indians.
 This Is MT. Sucks first visit to Fairbanks since his trip to the top of Mt. Mckinley, about two years ago
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
WOMEN CURL TONIGHT.

Opening tournament for a trophy offered by w. H. Mendham. :wo teams of lady curlers will meet tonight on tle rinks of the Fairbanks Curling club. Several teams of the ladies have been organized and if is stated that they are very en- thusiastic over tha sport.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
RUSSIAN ATTACK IS HALTED

LONDON, Feb 7-The efforts of the Russians to invade East Prus- sia by sending great army down from the north by way of Tilsit have been halted, and it is not under stood here whether the plan has fully been abandoned or will be re- stunned.
 Tilsit is an important railroad cen ter almost in Ire extreme northeast ern corner of East Prussia, and is but a short distance from. the Rus sian frontier. IL is located on the river Nieman, and is an important strategic position, for 1t is but d comparatively few miles from the sea, and controls several transporta- tion sources.
 From what can be learned here there is. no change in the relative position of the lines within the last few days from Gumbinnen, East Prussia to the Mazur Lakes. though there is more or less fighting along the line. As long as the Germans control the railroad lines running through Tilsit. then branching out into tree lines south of that city, the Russians can accomplish but little in the matter of endangering the German positions in the north For that reason the Russians made a determined effort to take Tilsit.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
RUSSIANS WINNING N AUSTRIA.

LONDON, Feb. 7.-The latest of fensive movements of the Austrian troops in Galicia. including that in the Carpathian mountains, are de- clared to have failed and the latest reports received here from that re- zion are to the effect that the Rus Sians are gaining ground.
 The left wing of the Austrian army is now joining the Germans south and east of Warsaw, while the center is in the Carpathian noun tains The right wing of the Aus trian army extends eastward from the Carpathian mountains to the Roumanian border, in Galicia.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
JUNEAU CABLE IMPAIRED,

The government telegraph cable connecting Juneau with the Outside world became impaired Saturday. and it is expected that it will take three or four days to put it in working condition again. This, however, does not affect the main line from Alaska to Seattle, for the place where the cable is out of order is on the branch line to Juneau
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
RECRUIT Is "MushER."

MONTREAL. - A walk of 1900 miles to the nearest railway station to report for military service. Such was the recent jaunt of Fernand Tromeur Of Fort Providence. on the Mackenzie river. Tromeur Is one of 25 French reservists. mostly from the Yukon and Alaska. who left here last night for New York to sail on the steamer Rochambeau for Havre
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Many eople In
 Spain Starving

MADRID. Spain. Feb. lowing to the unsettled labor conditions that have followed the breaking out of hostilities in Europe. many thous. ands of people of this country are now actually starving.
 The government Is doing what 1t can to give relief, but in spite of all that has been done. there ls steady increase in the number of un- employed and suffering Is reported from all districts.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
CREEK MOOSE TO DANCE.

Announcement has been made of a big dance which is to be given next Saturday evening at Chantanika
 under the auspices of the Chatanika members of the Fairbanks lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose. A large attendance is expected Music for the affair will be furnished by Vic tor Durand and Mrs. Lillian Martin.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
MISS JACOBSON LEAVING.

Miss Florence Jacobson. who dur ing the past year has been acting as chief clerk in the office of Commissioner John F. Dillon, will leave for the Outside this week. She will be accompanied by her mother. Mrs. Dan Jacobson. They expect to return North probably on one of the first boats Miss Genevieve Cream CT has taken the position in the commissioners office left vacant by the resignation of Miss Jacobson.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
FIGHTING DESPERATE IN AUSTRIA,

PETROGRAD, Feb. 7.-The con test for the control of the Carpathian mountains is growing desperate, but reports from there indicate that the Russians are holding their ground The Russian lines at that place have been materially reinforced since the Teutons drove the Slavs back, and it is believed that the tables will soon be turned In favor of the Rus. sians
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
Officers Are To
 Pay Banks Losses

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. r. Officials of six leading banks of New York will be compelled to make good the losses to the bank that were brought about last sum .ner by Illegal investments.
 Investigation of the losses sus- tained by the banks has been care, fully made by the government. It was finally decided that the officers are to blame, and therefore they have been given the alternative of either making good the losses from their own pockets, or being forced to defend themselves in criminal or oivil actions in the courts.
 The notice to the bankers to make good the losses was issued by the treasury department. and is for the purpose of protecting the people fin ancially interested in the bank from unjust loss.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
AFTER CATTLE PEST,

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Feb. 7.-~ The Liver Stock Bureau in co-opera. tion with the state veterinarian, Dr. K. NJ. Cow. with an assistant from the United States department of agriculture. has begun campaign against cattle ticks in this state. If successful 1t Is likely that the work will be extended throughout the country by the government
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08
BISHOP ROWE TALKS.

VALDEZ. Feb. 7.-Bishop Rowe. of the Episcopal diocese including AL aska. willi deliver an address at Eagle hall tonight He will visit various places in Alaska before re- turning to Seattle.