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The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
Wednesday

Both the Germans and the allies claim victories ill France today, but there is little said about the situation in Poland with the eXcep ton of a suggestion that comes from London to the effect that 1t Is be lIeyed that the Germans have plan ned a new attack in Poland, It is reported that the Russians have dealt the Turks hard blow by land.
 In a dispatch from Bordeaux France. it is reported that the allies rave assumed the offensive along the entire battle line in the west, and it is intimated that they are gaining ground. On the other hand, it is asserted in dispatch from Berlin that the Germans have drlV- en the allies from their trenches ln the Argonne region in France and that the Germans have also captur- cd the town of Sennheim, in Upper Alsace.
 In a dispatch from London it is explained that the Russians have defeated three columns of Turkish troops that invaded Russian Caucasia. Two of the columns have been sur rounded and the other one has been put to rout with a great loss to the invaders. From Berlin comes the announcement that the Germans are preparing to use a wedge formation
 II forcing their way through the
 ines of the Russians. The Ger mans are reported to have captured 1000 prisoners near the Nistula river.
 According to a London telegram,
 ne British authorities state that II is evidently the purpose of the Ger mans to start a new attack in Rus sia, by sending out great army from ThOrne, Prussia, toward the Polish interior, where 1t is expected 10 interfere with the movement of the Russians against the German troops along the Nistula river. The Turkish fortresses on the Dardenelles opened fire today on the blockading fleet of the allies, but it is reported that the ships escaped with little damage.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
THE SITUATION
 IN OLD MEXICO
SEES SION FAILS.

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 4,-The fu,- ther consideration of the Mexican situation was prevented today by the absence of 6 quorum when time came for holding the session of the national congress. Many of the members failed to put in an appear. ance at the appointed hour and an adjournment was taken until tomor- row.
 TO SEE VILLA.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. D. rigadier-General Scott, who is now in charge of the American troops on the Mexican border. has advised the state department that he has arranged a meeting with General Villa for the purpose of discussing tte Mexican situation. The meeting probably will take place tomorrow on the international bridge which spans the Rio Grande at Fl Paso. The activity of Mexican troops along the border will be the chief matter under discussion.
 CITY CAPTURED.
 VERA CRUZ. Jan. o.-It is re- ported here this afternoon that Car
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
BROAD PASS ID
 BE PR0SPECTED

Cordova Times: The Broad Pass ,ection, which is attracting so much .ttention at this time, and from which have come fabulous reports concerning the lodges of gold, silver and copper ore to be found there, is not a new field In fact the prop erty which the Wells boys are re- ported to have sold to the Gug- was discovered at least eight years ago, and some work done on it. The locators were Curley Hickman and a partner, the former being now resi- dent of Cordova. They were in the Broad Pass country and located the claims now known as the Wells prop erty in 1906, and after doing the as sessment work on the claims aban- doned them because of their remote ness from transportation. Later the claims were relocated by the Wells brothers. and with the prospect of transportation the claims have ac- Iuired considerable value.
 MANY INTERESTED.
 Notwithstanding there have been some adverse reports coming out from that section, the Broad Pass country is attracting much attention from prospectors and investors. It is reported that there are fully one hundred persons at Knik waiting for conditions favorable for travel SO that they may go to that section either to prospect or to look over the ground with a view to investing in some of the properties already located.
 So far no high-grade finds have been reported, the claims located covering immense lodges of low grade ore Most of these ores are base. requiring smelter treatment to se- parate the precious metals, but with transportation facilities at req sonable cost, which it is anticipated the government railroad will supply these properties can be operated on large scale at extremely low cost, and, it is expected, will yield enor- mously.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
Council May Decide
 Franchise Tonight

new telephone franchise is expected 10 take place at tonight's council meeting, and it is just possible that the ordinance to grant the renewal of the franchise will be read for the first time.
 At the meeting last Monday night, the various features of the proposed franchise were talked over at con-
 ideraite length, aid 1t is belle that the members of the council are now quite well. agreed in regard to their opinion concerning the ordin ance. It was generally agreed last Monday night that the Telephone company should be given years notice before an opposition company would be permitted to install sys- ten within the city, provided the present company keeps up its pres ent fire alarm system.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
WEEK OF WAR NEWS

stated that the Germans are being gradually forced back in the Woevre district. west of Metz. It is also stated that the German positions near St. Nihiel are being attacked in such vigorous manner that they are in danger of being abandoned
 Dispatches from Bucharest Rou- mania, state that that country has sent a warning to all of it's reserv- ists to be ready at any time to an swer a call to arms. This is taken 10 mean that Roumania will soon give aid to Russia.
 II seems from q dispatch from Lon don that a raid on England is fear ed, for it is reported that the rein forcements are being rushed to the coast.
 From Berlin comes the announce ment that the Turkish forces in Transcausia have taken the town of Urumiah
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
Friday

Heavy rains are preventing much activity in Belgium and France. A report from Paris saying that the allies had been making gains near Rheims and in the Argonne and Cernay districts is denied in teie gram from Berlin, which says that the allies at those places were re pulsed.
 According to the reports received today from London, the Germans in Poland are to be reinforced by fully a million new soldiers. Until these endorsements are received, it IS expected that the Germans will not take the offensive.
 Along the southern border between France and Germany, there is con siderable fighting going on at pres ent. In the Upper Alsace district the Germans are reported, in dis patch from Paris, to have been driven back a distance of five miles troops on snowshoes. In Lower Al sace it is reported that the fighting is growing in intensity.
 A dispatch from Vienna is to the effect that the Austrians are raising a new army, which will be put into the field as soon as possible. The Russians are reported to be continu- ing their successful invasion of Hungary, near the foot of the Car pathian mountains.
 People living in Constantinople are becoming uneasy and it is reported that the Turks are preparing to re- move their seat of government from that city to a place of more safety.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
SPORTS BY
 TELEGRAPH
BURNS GETS DECISION.

BURNS GETS DECISION.
 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 5.-In a 12-round contest which took place in this city last night, Frankie Burns was given the decision over Frankie Conway, Conway was out pointed in every round.
 SALT LAKE IN LEAGUE.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5.-The withdrawal of Sacramento from the Coast league has left an opening for Salt Lake fans, who announce that they are ready to take the place of the capital club with d strong organization.
 MURPHY LOSING GROUND.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-The passing of Harlem Tommy Murphy as d pugilist is predicted today by those who witnessed the defeat of the popular lightweight last night at the hands of Willie Beecher Murphy showed plainly that he has grown less proficient since his last meet ing with Beecher, four years ago, and probably will find it difficult to secure a match hereafter with any of the top-notchers. The bout las, ulSul Was d ltu-IOulu COultSl.
 PLAN CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT.
 AKRON, O., Jan. 6, - Freddie Welsh, lightweight champion of the world, has been matched to meet Jimmy Griffith in 12-round contest, which is scheduled to take place in this city on February l. Welsh has been guaranteed S4,O00 for the bout
 PLANS MATCH.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. :. - Billy Gibson, who has just returned to New York from Havana, has wired Willie Ritchie asking him for his lowest terms for a 25-round contest with Shugrue. If arrangements can be made with the local lightweight, the fight will take place at Havana on February 25.
 CUBS IN TROUBLE.
 CHICAGO, Jan. 7.-Charged with having violated the Sherman anti trust law, the owners of the sixteen clubs of the American and National baseball leagues have been summon ed to appear before Judge Landis on January 20. The complaint charges that organized baseball is a trust, and that the owners of the major league clubs are guilty of operating their organization in re- straint of trade.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
Choral Club Is
 Forced to Quit

Through the lack of interest on the part of the soprano singers, the Choral club came to an end last Monday night, and the proposed Red Cross concert, to be given by that organization was thus abandoned.
 It was explained afterwards by William J. Nolan, who was directing the singers, that he abandoned the concert plans and resigned as di- rector of the club because he had found Is impossible to get the so- prano singers to attend rehearsals regularly, or to become enthusiastic in the work. There were as many singers as were needed, in spite of the fact that some of the old mem bers of the club had gone Outside Of the ten soprano singers, it was not possible to get more than a few of them present at any one rehearsal and. although the other singers were active in their efforts, the organiza- tion was forced to disband
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
MILL ID
 START SAY |NC

Preparations are being made by the Panama Mill company to begin saving lumber about the middle of April and to keep the mill in opera tion all the remainder of the season Logs are being cut for the mill now and will be shipped in here from Goldstream.
 The mill was closed down all of last year, and it's beginning of operations again is the result of the expected good times in Fair banks this coming summer. when it is expected that there will be revival of building activity
 We are looking forward to an active season this year. said Mana ger Pennington in discussing the plans to resume operations. "The railroad will probably have somc thing to do with an improvement of conditions here, and we are eX- pecting considerable building"
 The mill has a capacity of 25,000 feet of lumber a day.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
Poor Though He
 Owns $6,000,000

DENVER, Colo.-William J. Earth, owner of s6,O00000 worth Of prop erty, is a poor man owing to a ser ies of lawsuits which have, temper arily deprived him of all his wealth,
 For some weeks Earth has been engaged in litigation by which he seeks to recover control of his es- tate, which, he charges, E. H. Brook man and wife, the latter formerly the wife of Barth's son, got from him by fraudulent trust deed.
 Today the city commissioner Of finance seized Barth's private safe, containing jewels and personal prop erty, and obtained an order prevent ing Earth from opening his safe de posit boxes containing $500,000 in securities. He says he will hold them until Earth pay s16,730, which
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
ranza troops have captured the cit Jf Pueblo.
 MEXICO CAN PAY DEBTS.

ranza troops have captured the city Jf Pueblo.
 MEXICO CAN PAY DEBTS.
 MEXICO CITY, Jan. 5.-President Gutierrez has announced that ample funds are available for the payment If all debts contracted by the gov ernment. The finances of the re public, which were considerably up set by the manipulations of Huerta and Carranza, are being adjusted as rapidly as possible, but it will be ome time before conditions are again normal.
 MEXlCANS FIGHTING.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. G. Dispatches arriving here today from Vera Cruz state that battle of considerable magnitude is in prog fess near that city between CarraA- "a and Zapata forces. It is re- ported that fourteen carloads of wounded soldiers have arrived at Eera Cruz since the commencement Jf the engagement.
 VILLA TELLS PLANS.
 FL PASO, Jan. S.-In a note ad- dressed to General Scott, General Villa who arrived at Juarez today, states that he can clear the border of Mexican soldiers in eight hours and thus prevent further shooting at Naco The plan of Villa is to attack the Carranza force at Naco with an army of 5000 men and drive the enemy from the vicinity of the boundary.
 VILLA ARRIVES.
 FL PASO, Tex, Jan. S.-Advices received here this afternoon state that General Villa has arrived at Juarez, where he is making prep arations for his conference with Brigadier5General Scott, who has been waiting here for the Mexican leader for four days.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
Thursday

That the allied armies are mak- ing gains in Belgium and France is the report that comes from both Paris and The Hague today. The dispatch from The Hague states that the Germans were forced to re tire a distance of two miles in the vicinity of Ypres, Belgium.
 In the report from Paris it is
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
MINERS BLAME BARONS.

ial committee of coal miners ap- pointed to report on the strike situation declare. in their report
 that the trouble was brought about by the operators, who refused to consider the demands of the miners ar submit the questions to arbitra-
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
MANY HURT IN SUBWAY.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-Over two hundred people are in the hospitals of this city this afternoon as the result of fire which occurred in the subway at Fifty-Ninth street this morning during the rush hours. Three hundred persons were over come by the smoke and eat, and in he panic which followed the acci- dent, many Were injured in trying O escape. So far as is known, only one life was lost.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11

LEWISTON, Idaho, Jan. 6-It is reported here today that there is an agitation in Western Montana for the formation of new state, to in clude the Western portion of Mon tana and the Northern part of Idaho. IL is understood that over lures faye been made to the people )f Northern Idaho to secure their ,O-Operat ion.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
MILLlONAIREs TO TESTIFY.

NEW YORK. Jan 4-John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Andrew Carnegie and J. F. Morgan have been sum- moned as witnesses before the fed eral commission on industrial rela- tions. The three captains of fin ance will appear before the govern ment inyeStipatOrS tomorrow
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. B. While nothing official has been giy- en out by the state department, it is reported this afternoon that Great Britain has defined the limits of shipments in the note which was received from the British foreign office It is understood that Eng
 land has agreed to permit shipments of Contraband to Holland. provided the cargoes are not intended for reShipment to countries which are
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-11
EXPORTS DECLINE.

cAHOh . OCNIllNC
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. G. A report just issued shows that tHt exports from the United States dur ing the past year declined great ly, the total being $500 100000 less than for the previous year. The European war is held responsible for the decline, the greatest falling off occurring during the first months of the conflict.
 WAPPENSTEIN PARDoNED.
 SEATTLE, Jan. 7.-Former Chiei of Police Wappenstein, who was sent to the penitentiary at Walla Walla on a charge of grating, was granted a full pardon today by Gov ernor Lister
 LABOR LAW INVALID.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. '. - The Arizona anti-alien employment act, which was adopted last November, has been declared unconstitutional by a special court of three federal judges. The court, in rendering it's decision, cited the fourteenth amend ment to the United States constitu tion.
 MANY JOBLEsS.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. T. The records show that there are 100000 more people without jobs in the United States now than there were a year ago at this time
 DEMOCRATS CONTROL.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 7.- The state legislature convened in this city today, with the Democrats in control of both houses.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11

strset, has returned to her home il,
 Worcester
 R r. Gallfgan ss in New York on
 business. L. Y. Garrison is Tn Hartford for a
 few days.
 Mrs. ". E. wiimaYth is visiting in
 Providence.
 Dr. W. F. Jackson was in Boston Wednesday.
 Mrs. Sadie White spent Wednesday in Norwich. Miss Bertha Johnson is in Boston for a few days. ". P. Jordan was EIidd1etown wis itor Wednesday. Miss Annie Hourigan spent Wedues- day in Norwich.
 Wilfred caenon visited friends 1T Norwich Wednesday. George Temple Of Holyol1e was 1T this city Wednesday. James Bennett is in 2fiddletoHn foI the remainder of the week. Mrs. Jessie Favor of Rockville was 6 Winimantic visitor Wednesday. Mrs. C. 2. White of Franklin, Mass. spent Wednesday with local friends. William Seingster spent Wednesday at the automobile show in Hartford, MT. and Mrs. J M. Shepard are 1T Boston for the remainder of the week Carl Sharpe of New Haven spent Wednesday with friends in this city Mrs. D. D. Cavanaugh of C1arl's Corners was a local visitor Wednes- day.
 Samuel Johnson returned to this city Wednesday after a weeks stay 1T Putnam. Ar. and Mrs. F. ". ciapp and sor are guests of Mrs. Clapp's parents al l Mantle. Mrs. J. Paterson of Norwich called on friends here Wednesday on her way to Hartford.
 Hr. and Mrs. J. F. Aaern and Mas. ters Dow and Francis Ahern are visit. [ ing in Boston. Mrs. Marius Durand and Mrs. An toine Durand spent Wednesday witt Norwich friends. Miss Molhe Murphy, who spent the past week here with relatives, has re- turned to Hartford. Mrs. c. E. Lamson and son are 1T 1 New Haven with relatives for the re- l nlainder of the week. Miss Catherine Leary of New Lon. don Was the guest of relatives on God. fry street Wednesday. Miss Edna Brousseau of Leonard Bridge was in Willimantic Wednes- day calling on friends. Dr. ". J. Blazesley. who has beer visiting friends here, has returned tt his home in New Haven. Francis Mullen of Lowell is visiting his father, Theodore Mullen, of ArnstoT ! and his uncle. P. F. Sheellan, of this city. The store conducted by Miss Mary Harris is to be moved from it's presen' quarters to another store on MaiI street within a few days. Local people spending Wednesday in Hartford were Curtis Dean, J. T Reagan, T. J. Sullivan A. l. Bill, r. s Boss, E. Mccarthy, H. Eeff, Mir. ant Mrs. L. H, Arnold, F. r. Chesbro, Mrs l. B. Carpenter, R, G. Watrous, Mir and Mrs. Il. R, Chappell, 4. x. Potter D. E. Abel, pr. and Mrs. A. V. Segar C. L. Beach, M. A. Sullivan, J. P Bath, c. F. Risedorf, c. E. Afford ana Rev. and Mrs. c. L. Adams,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11

versary Of the lodge to be held Feb l1S.
 Edward Bogue and family have moved from High street to Railroad avenue. Mrs. James ?. Brown has returned from a visit in New York.
 George Staplyn of Westerly has been visiting here Paul Park has returned to his home in Lawrence.
 Charles Hadiey has returned from New York where he attended the mo- tor boat show.
 Mrs. Daniel Halloran has returned to her home in New London. The Wonaans guild of Grace church will meet today (Thursday), with Mrs William Johnson.
 Frank Barlow is in East Hampton on business.
 NLrs. Mary Latham has returned from a visit in New. London. Mrs James Ashbey has returned from a visit in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
STONINGTON
How the Boy Scouts Are Observing Anniversary Weeic-Plans For Val entine Sociai--WiIlard Memorial Meeting.


 This is anniversary week for the Boy Scouts.
 Their programme for the week fol- lows:
 Monday, Feb. 8---Annivefsary day 4 to 6 ?. 1n., Scouts birthday. Good turn. The scouts visit the sick in hospitals or private homes, leaving flowers and best wishes Of the scout movement; 7.30 D n.. Anniversary day meeting; annual report 0 ftroop; s ?. IT,. reading of greeting from the chief scout; S.f5 ?. m, all scouts iIl the country ct attention, hand at salute. and repeat the Scout oath. Fe36ay, Feb. 12-7.30 D. U1., regular meeting, with special exercises for Lincoln's birthday.
 Saturday, Feb 1g.-9 a. u1., report on scout work and greeting to ofTi- ciaLs; troop good turn; 2. In., inter patrol of inter troop contest for pos session of anniversary banner; 7.30 ?. IT,, entertainment and spread; {; awarding Of honors.
 ScouemasteF J. II. StiVers and As sistant Scoutn1asters ". F. Broughton, Jr., and J. 6. Fairi2rotlaer have charge of the troop during the exercises.
 Conferred E. A. Degree.
 Asylum lodge, Order of Masons, will meet in their hall at 7.3o Tuesday evening when the Entered Apprentice degree was conferred.
 Valentine Social.
 The pupils Of the, borough grammar school are planning Q valentine so- ciGl in the Kindergarten room at the high school building Friday.
 Juniors Social.
 The Junior class of the 5. H. s. is planning a social and dance in High School hall this (Thursday) evening. The committee consists Of Esther BindloSs, Honor Garity, Katherine Clark, Sarah Adansson, James Hop wood, Charles Barnes and Robert Vincent.
 Borough Briefs.
 The local branch of tho W. C. T. U. held a Frances Willard Memorial meeting Tuesday afternoon at the home Of Mrs. B. S. Gardner
 Civil engineers in the employ of the state are making survey of Cutler street, in connection with the pro- posed new highway from Stonington to Mystic.
 9{en1bers Of Stoningtna Steam Fire Engine Co, are to hold g smoker Sat ur6lay evening.
 Capt. Manual Clay ia having large addition built 10 the market on Han cox street.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry A. Muller are entertaining Airs. Albert Randall of New. Rochelle, x. ',
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
NOANK
New Pier Being Buiit-Weri< at th, Boat sl1ops-carp Fire Girls to En +e-Eair Scouts.

i new pier has been commenced by Contractor Charles Shirley running from the shore to the channel, just south Of what is called the north dock This will be used for the greater con- venience Of E. F. Wilbur, agent of the Gates Co.,, of Fulton Market, In reach ing the cars in which the fish and ioiO- Eters will be kept this summer.
 At the Boat Shops.
 Charles Bulson has contract for Waconta. This is to be built of mahogany and equipped with auto con- trols.
 The launch for the yacht Crusader building at the Bulson shop, will not be completed till the last of next month. A 17-25 horse power motor Of the Mason-Jeager type is to be in stalled.
 Social For Scouts.
 The Camp Fire Girls are to give q social to the Boy Scouts Friday even ing in Scouts hall.
 The Friday evening meeting of the Scouts was held Wednesday evening, Friday afternoon the Missionary and Aid societies are Co hold a work meeting with Mrs. Charles Palmer.
 The Sewing class will resume ses- sions this afternoon.
 Friday evening a session Of the of- dcerS and teachers Of the Baptist Sun day school is to be held at the home of the Missas Spicer.
 Invited te Westerly.
 The local lodge of Rebel1ahs has ac- cepted an invitation from Hope lodgs of Westerly to attend the 27th annf-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11

said that he was under orders from the British admiralty not to talk. The statement given out today sim ply referred to Q neutral flag haS ing been flown and did not specify the
 nationality. The statement said: Or
 duna left Liverpool flying English flag
 at stern and United States flag, as cuS- tomary, at the fore. After leaving Bar lightship all flags were lowered. After
 leaving Queenstown, for about an hour and @ half or two hours, she did fy a neutral flag while she was cfeartn. the Irish coast'
 Officials of the line declined to am plify this statement