The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-22

tary Of the state of Nebraska tna, he would not permit his name tu appear on the ballot at the presI- dontial primary to be held in that state.
 BIG DITCH CLOSED.
 PANAMA, Nov. 1S.-There is Q possibility that the canal will be sloscd for a period of six months GS the result of the recent move u'nt of earth from the mountain sis Governor Goethals plans. r-ruv'r t5 drive 2 temporary chal- D.. wi'" ugh 10 permit waiting shi.- t7 relor -Nc.r destinations be fore i's cs'.l i' rcopened to traf. fife
 NOT S= OPTED.
 CALVES < 's 1S.-Odicers
 the steam.r S.0 ii ami. who arrived in port lptGs ! European waters. report t'e s'nEiuE of thz Italian steamers Ci.ena. S5Tivia and Gani m the Mediterranean race t'- by hostile submarine, prcsuw inl, German diver No mention nal been made previously 9f the loss sf thesu vessels
 NOTED ELK DIES.
 NEW YORK. Nov IS NtNn Moreland, widely known among tht Elks throughout the United States as editor and publisher Of the ElkS' Antler. leading publication of tht order, died in this city today. nedth was caused by gangrene,
 ALL MADE UP.
 WASHINGTON. D. C., N0T. L. President Wilson's annual mesa aya 70 congress, which will be read ( the lawmakers on December [. vii be finished tomorrow. except for the finishing touches, which will bt added after consultation with Speaker Clark.
 WILL BE CANDIDATE.
 PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1S-From his office in this city, Senator Boies Penrose, thrice chosen as United States senator from Pennsylvania made announcement today that in the near future he will make formal announcement of his candidacy for the presidency of the United States. In the statement made pubic ta- day the senator says that he will be a contestant for the Republican presidential romination in l4'G-
 FAVOR PROGRAM.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-Forty cit ies III the Eastern states have ap pointed committees to cooperate with those in charge of the natiCna defense plans, as announced i'll this city by President Woodrow Wilson, Everywhere the program of the President has met with favor
 INVESTIGATING.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 13.- Of. .cials of the department Of justice are conducting thorough invest gation in al effort to solve the mystery surrounding the numerous recent fires which have resulted n heavy losses among the munitloE makers of the Eastern states. State ments made today indicate that sen satiCnal developments are expected
 WATCHING THEM.
 BALTIMORE, Nov. 18-EXt-a prt cautions are being taken t) pre-. vent the departure CT molest2tloH of interned vessels here and else where in the East In many in stances the guards have been dou bled.
 IN CUSTOMS KEEPING.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 18,- There is the probability that the approaching marriage of Presiden, Wilson and Mrs. Gait will be per. formed in the Blue room at the White House.
 HlLLsTRoM DIES.
 SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 19.- Charles Hillstrom was shot at day break today for the murder Of George Morrison, the proprietor Jf grocery store, Governor Sprye hay ing refused to interfere with the carrying cut of the sentence imposed by the court He died protesting his innocence of any complicity i1 the crime. His last request was that he be allowed to die without lis eyes covered.
 SEATTLE, Nov. 19.-William Busky last night wired to Governor Sprye, of Utah, that he was killing an innocent man when he allowed the executio" of HillstrCm to pro ceed Busky claims that he was with Hillstrom on the night the murder of Morrison was committed and he declares Hllstrom entirely innocent An affidavit [" a simi- ar effect was also signed by Thom- as Whitehead the secretary of the local branch of the Industrial Work CTS.
 SALT LAKE CITY, Nov 19- Governor Sprye has wired the Seattle police asking that the Busky story be thoroughly investigated, If Busky was with Hillstrom on the night of the murder says the governor. the State of Utah desires to prose cute him. The governor also asked that the police probe Whitehead's connection with the case.
 SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 19- Already many telegrams, threaten ing his life. have been received by Governor Sprye from members O. the Industrial Workers of the Wor1d
 SEATTLE, Nov. 19.-The police were unable to locate Rusky taniG't at the headquarters of the Indus trial Workers of the World
 SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 19-. Governor Sprye states that he will immediately clear the state Of un- 1esirables. no matter what or who they are. He states that he will stop all inflaming oratorical efforts on the street corners, even if he i~ F"rced to use the state militia to carry out his instructions.
 SPOKANE Nov. 19-The Indus trial Workers are obeying the in structions of the local police and are ccnfining their meetines to such places as are designated for them by the authorities.
 MAY TAKE THEM IN
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. 19.-