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The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
WILSON WILL
 WIN HIS POINT

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-The New York World has editorially announc, ed that President Wilson will win his point in congress when the mat ter of an appropriation for national defense comes before the legisla- tive body. For the past several days representatives of The World have been engaged in canvassing the mem bers of congress, with the result that 1t has been determined that the bill containing the national defense program is practically sure to pass at the next session.
 In making the canvass, The World asked the opinion of AS senators on the subject, Senator James K. Vahr- man, of Mississippi, being the only member of the senate who was in terviewed who declared that he will oppose the program of the Presi dent 39 senators announcing them selves in favor of the measure. The remaining eight who were inter- viewed were non-committal
 Out of 219 congressman interview ed, The World announces that 170 are in favor of the national defense program. Fifteen congressman state that they will vote against the mea- sure, while the remaining 34 out of the number interviewed will not say just how they stand on tho matter.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
INVESTIGATION BEING MADE.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov IA It is unofficially stated that Secre- tary of State Lansing has positive information as to the guilt of Alex ander von Pareked. Au5tro Hungari- an consul general it New York. as well as of other representatives of the dual empire, in the matter of plots to destroy intuition factories throughout the United States. Ac cordingly, Attorney-General Gregory has been requested to investigate the charges, and it is probable that pros cautions will follow.
 Among other things which will be probed will be the recent fires in munition factories The attempt ed burning of the Bon Marche store at Seattle is also to be investigated.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Now Believe They
 Have Murderer

CHICAGO, Nov. 14.-From police headquarters has been issued the statement that the police now be lieve the story of John Burke to the effect that he was implicated in the murder of Franklin Voorhees,, the local broker who was murdered three weeks ago. Shortly after the murder Burke came to police head quarters and gave himself up, stat ing at the time that he was the murderer. His story was not then believed, however, as it was thought that the man was insane
 Burke says that he murdered Voor- hees because the latter was dealing extensively in war munitions and other supplies for the allies. He states that he was one of party of four men who murdered Voor- hees. he himself having delivered the blow which killed the broker.
 He also says that one of his con federates was promised $1,0OO to murder Voorhees,, but that he was the one who did the work, just to show that he was game" He had always been bum" crook. accord ing to his statement. 'so when the big job came along he joined the three professional killers and did their work for them.
 The police are now looking for the other three men. Burke has given their descriptions to the om- cers, but is unable to tell their names.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Railroad Strike
 Is Compromised

BOSTON, Mass. Nov. 14.-At a meeting of Boston & Maine railroad officials and committee of strik- ing freight handlers, compromise of the differences between the rail road company and the freight hand lers was effected. Accordingly. the freight handlers to the number o' several thousand will return to work tomorrow morning. and the tieup of railroad shipping throughout the New England States will be over. It Is thought that at least week will be required in which to get back to normal shipping basis
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
DELEGATE AND FALCON J0SL|N
 WORK TOGETHER
WICkERSHAM WILL FIGHT FOR EMERGENCY APPRoPRIA-
 TON FOR ROAD.

SEWARD, Nov. 14.-Delegate from Alaska James Wickersham, who re- gently arrived here. on his way to Washington, D. C., from his home in Fairbanks where he spent the summer, has reached Anchorage, ac- cording to advices received here having been the guest of honor at a banquet held in the new town Friday night. The delegate spent the day on Thursday going over the completed portion of the railroad with Lieutenant Mears, of the Alas kan Engineering commission, and expresses himself as well pleased with the work done so far.
 At the banquet Friday evening, Delegate Wickersham announced him. self as in favor of an emergency appropriation for continuing work on the railroad during the present winter. He had previously been requested to do what he could at Washington by residents of this place and of Anchorage. and when the matter was put up to him at the banquet Judge Wickersham stat, ed that he would fight for the emer- gency appropriation on the floors of congress, after having gone over the work already done and seeing the need for continued work
 Delegate Wickersham will be ably seconded in his efforts by Falcon Joslin, the Fairbanks railroad man, who was also recent visitor here. When he was shown how things stood both here and at Seward in regard to the railroad, MT. Joslin stated that when he reached Washington he would do all in his power to get an emergency appropriation. He made the same statement at Seat tie when he reached that city. ac- cording to information received here. Delegate Wickersham will leave here tonight on one of the steam ships of the Admiral Line for Seat tie.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Brooks Decides on
 Fire rotection

At meeting of the citizens of Brooks, held in the Ringseth store, at the metropolis of the new placer camp Saturday evening, it was de cided to organize for protection from fire and disease in the new town Two meetings had previously been held to discuss ways and means to the same end, that of Saturday even- ing being the one when plans for organization were perfected.
 The plan evolved includes the as sessment of from $5 to $1O monthly on the business people of Brooks, according to the business they are in and the amount of stock car ried By this means it is thought that about $335 or S35O per month can be raised If the plans work out, this money will be used to hire a night watchman for the town, said officer to be sanctioned by the resident deputy marshal and com missioner, and given police powers.
 The committee appointed to look into the matter of getting man for the place and collecting the money is composed of Harry Sha" Ed Rust and Anton Christopher. The fire alarm will be large tri- angle, hung as near the center of the town as possible. Chester F. Johnson has offered to make and donate the triangle. and his offer has been accepted. The Tolovana- ties plan to get fire alarm bell at a later date.
 Many of the business houses of Brooks are already equipped with fire extinguishers. However. it was the sense of Saturday nights meet ing that all of the business men and women of the town be required to keep a fire extinguisher in their places of business, in order that the likelihood of a considerable confla- grafton be avoided.
 It is thought that the matter of fire protection in the new town will not require all of the money which will be collected each month. It was therefore decided at the meetine that a town scavenger will be ap. pointed. the committee before named having the power of appointment
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
F" Submarines
 Being Iowed In

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov, 14.-The United States submarines of the "F type, numbers one, two and three sisters of the "A, which went to the bottom of Honolulu harbor, are now being lowed into port here They have been disbarred from fur ther service as war vessels since the sinking of their sister ship.
 Several days ago assistance was sent to the three vessels, upon the receipt here of wireless message for help. The reason given is the stormy trip and a shortage of food on the boats.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Senator Will Not Contest Divorce

CONCORD. N. H., Nov 14-U. S. Senator Henry F. Hollis. of this city, states that he will not contest the suit for divorce recently filed by Mrs Hollis in the local courts. Regarding the alimony clause in the complaint the senator states that he Is possessed of nothing in this wcrld's goods except his sal axy, and that he has no other in come. therefore she is welcome to what sho can get
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
American Boats On
 Pacific No More

SEATTLE, Nov. 14.-This city will see no more of Trans-Pacific liners, at least until there is a change in conditions. the former Northern Pacific liner Minnesota having left today for England. It is probable that she vii never re- turn to the Pacific ocean, as she has been sold to an English trans portation company.
 The provisions of the Seaman's s bill are stated to be responsible for the sale of the big liner, her owners stating that they can no longer operate her at profit. The Minnesota was the last big boat ope- rating between coast ports and the Orient to leave the Pacific. most of the steamships of other companies having been sold several months ago.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Many Steamers Are
 Wrecked On Lakes

CHICAGO, Nov 14-For the pas, three days a gale which exceeds almost anything of the kind in the history of this city has been blowing on Lake Michigan. Reports from places on other of the Great Lakes indicate that the storm is general.
 The amount of damage done by the storm cannot be estimated at the present time. However, it has been ascertained that several yes sells have been lost, and it is be leved that the crews of the boats perished in most instances.
 Several steamers are reported to have landed at different places On the lake shores, some of them in 6 very badly crippled condition. The commanders of the boats report that a storm of like violence was never heretofore known.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
INVESTIGATING
 ANC0NA ATT AIR

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. IA Ail efforts to learn the facts con corning the sinking of the Italian liner Ancona. in the Mediterranean, are unavailing, according to informa- tion given out today by the state department An effort has been made to investigate the affair through the Italian authorities. but it is be lieved that Italy is waiting before rendering an official report of the sinking of the boat, on account of the incoherent statements of the survivors United States AmDassa- dor to Italy Thomas Nelson Page has wired the state department that the fate of the American passen- gers who were on board the An coma is still in doubt
 STOPPED AS ORDERED.
 LONDON, Nov. 14.-It Is reported hero that the Italian authorities have officially declared that the steamship Ancona was torpedoed by the German submarine after she was entirely helpless. It Is stated that the boat had stopped when the com mander of the German underseas craft issued an order to her to do so, and that the torpedo which sunk her was fired after the boat had compiled with the order of the Ger man captain.
 SUNK WHEN HELPLESS.
 ROME, Nov. 14-It is reported here that the Austrian submarine which sunk the steamship Firenza did SO after the boat had stopped, not giving the passengers a chance for their lives. The bombardment continued as long as the boat was on top of the water, according to the report. the gunners of the Aus trian boat keeping up a continuous fire after 1t was certain that they had accomplished their purpose with one of their first torpedoes.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Edes nroute to
 Washington Now

SEWARD, Nov 14.-W. c. Edes, chairman of the Alaskan Engineer ing commission, will leave here to- night for Washington, where he has been called for conference with Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane in regard to railroad mat ters. Before leaving, Mr Edes stat ed that he will be north again as soon as funds for the continuance of work on the railroad are approp riated During the absence of MT. Edes the work going on will be in charge of Lieutenant Mears, an other member of the commissio
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15

ATHENS, Nov. 1.-The army of along a 60-mile battle front to the relief of the hard pressed Serbian forces. The line extends from Veles to the Doiran lakes, in southern Serbia That part of the line in the Tentova district Is slowly driv- ultimate object of the attack is stat ed to be the Bulgarian capital, Sofia. The attacking column is composed In the main of British and French troops.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
DENIES THAT RE RECEIVED MONEY.

PROVIDENCE, k l., Nov. l1.- In a statement issued shortly after the conference of Baron Zwiendinek with Secretary of State Lansing had been spread broadcast, pr. Josef Goricar challenged the baron to nam what member of the Austrian en- bassy he ever asked for money. He states that he never denounced Aus tria until now. adding that he ha merely corroborated what was prac tically admitted by Dr. Theodore Dumba, the deposed Austrian am bassador. In fact. he says that he would sooner die than acce.t money for service of any kind where he thought he. lad done his duty.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Munition Orders
 Reach Millions

PITTSBURG, Nov. 14.-Accordin9 to a statement issued from the head quarters of the company here to- day the orders of the Westinghouse company will soon total one hundred ing in very rapidly from the allied nations, and the plants of the com pany here are being worked over time to supply the demand for their products.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Si Scrafford Is
 Visiting Seward

SEWARD, Nov. 14.-E. l.. (SD Scrafford, the Fairbanks antimony man, was an arrival here on one of the last steamers. MT. Scrafford states that he is here merely for q look at this end of the railroad, but 1t is understood that he Is also in specting some valuable quartz inter asts in this vicinity. He expect2 to leave within a few days for ; interior.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
BUYING MANY RAILS.

PITTSBURG, Nov 14.-The Penn sylvania railroad has ordered O,OOO tons of steel rails from local steel manufacturing concerns. Part of the orders are for immediate delivery, while the remainder will be deliv- cred at times specified in the con- tracts signed up.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Record Holiday
 Trade Predicted

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-It is be, that the trade during the coming holidays will be the largest ever known in this country. The req son is the war in Europe. which makes it practically impossible for the manufacturers of the conflicting countries to engage in competition with the tradesmen and manufac- turers of the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
New Postmaster
 Is Commissioned

SEWARD. Nov. 14.-F. B. Wood who was appointed as the first post master at Anchorage some time ago, has received his commission. He is now making ready his qualifications and the office will be opened to the public as soon as possible. MT Wood was formerly in business here and his appointment to the post mastership at Anchorage was very popular one.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Britisher Glasses
 Danish Steamship

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. 14-The Danish steamship Vinlander arrived in port here today. Her captain reports that his ship was chased for IT hours by a British cruiser, but that he managed to escape under the Vinlander was within the three mile limit, according to his state ment
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Reservists On
 Their Way Home

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-SixteeH hundred Italian reservists sailed from this port for the old country today Most of them are prepared to enter the army immediately upon their arrival in Italy.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
GERMANS DEMAND BIG INDEMNITY.
Germans Are
 Our Prisoners

cial orders have been issued by federal officials here that the five Germans recently arriving here from the island of Guam be interned and not allowed to leave Mare Island. All of those who were formerly interned only reported monthly.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Thanksgiving Day
 In Flowery Kingdom

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 14.-Today is Thanksgiving day in Japan and quiet celebrations are in order every where in the kingdom. The people are particularly thankful today by has just officially ascended the throne.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
ALLIED TROOPS NOW <
 FIGHTING IN SERBIA
Achievements for Serbians Battling with Bulgarian Forces Attack Is Aimed at Bu garan Capital--Batte Line Is
 Sixty Miles In Length--- leavy Fighting

It admits that the advance of the Austro Germans is slow. due to the obstinate defense put up by the Serbs, stating that the retreat of the Serbians has been of a remark ably orderly nature, and has been conducted without noteworthy loss.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
MARIPOSA DUE.

SEATTLE, Nov. 14-The steam ship Mariposa. of the Alaska Steam ship company. is due to arrive here tomorrow from Alaskan ports. She is stated to be bringing number of we'll known northerners.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15

BRUSSELS, Nov. l4.--An order has been received here from the German minister of finance. direct ing that the Kingdom of Belgium pay $SOO0,OOO monthly to Germany. It is stated that the money Is to be used in support of the German army.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
Railroad Quarters
 To Hold Postoffice

SEWARD, Nov 14.-It is now practically decided that the Alas ka Railroad headquarters building is to house the local postoftice, al- though no definite information on the subject Is obtainable. The mat ter of the relocation of the post office has been under consideration by the postal department for some time, a request for the change hay ing been sent at the instigation of the Seward Commercial club.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
MUNITIONS ARRIVE AT CONS TANTiNOPLE.

ceived here from Constantinople state that large quantity of sup the Turkish forces by Germany have arrived in that city. The reports of the opening of the railroad from Nish through Serbia and Bulgaria are therefore confirmed.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
FIGHTING RENEWED IN EAST AFRICA.

CAPE TOWN, Nov. 14-Ten thou sand recruits have been summoned East Africa The campaign there has been renewed, on account of the activities of the Germans, al though it was supposed that they had been suDdued in that section.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
AUSTRIAN PAPER PRAISES ENEMIES.

ROTTERDAM, Nov. 14.-It Is re- ported here that a newspaper pub lished at Vienna has editorially praised the retreating Serbian army
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15

Dad" Martin, of Martins road rouse, was a passenger on the N. C. Stage which arrived in town last night. He will return this week
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15
C0R|CAR'S CHARGES
 DENIED BY AUSTRIA
Austrian Representative United States Officially Denies Statements of Man Whom He States Is Dsgunted Dip omatc
 Adventurer- Investigation Proceeding

by the allies for playing the traitor
 to his country
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-15

w. P. Hemenway Is leaving for Panama today.
, 1915-04-14

(CalSoreI at } umuct.)
London. April 10th-Iue following offend
bulletin has been issued rs Petro,la.t: "In
the Carpatlilas our troops pre progressing
in the valley Of O. lava an we Iaye dis
lodged the AuoJrpu9 from tine section oI
Stropko Purzlc-. la the direc ION ol VI ~
Iaborcz the Austro-Gatm1us havjny received
c3n~jde:ab g reIJorcemeuts attempted to
develop an offensive, but orr troops, after
havIue occupied the froot nom tzlb.orz to
Szlko, repu.9ed nI their attacks, inf c0ug
hrayv losses on the eoemy. II he region
north OF the a iJNay ut Uzsok and B-r,zra
oar troop succeeded in crossing the princi
p,l chain Of he Ctrptl hittn-. thereby attain
ing important tactical results Oh the hej4hls
south aud north Of Volaslts. On Tuesday
in the Cauca,us our troops threw back the
Turks along the whole lie between Ola and
twin"
Vienna off .ial despatch state: .'rhe
ob-,inaie hg ing n me -.tor Gus Of The
Be-kid m l%untains, atoug the boundary be.
tween Hungary aul HuIcit, VIA 90 nj .aSt
ed for oe> rrai weeks, lolcueI lis cnmAX at
, 1915-04-14
To be cGut5tued J


We have bud glorious rams and oar
Town Of Chms'un~ted IS for the pt resent well
supplied with water. But how tou5 VIII
fhls supply last? Experience has Taught rs
that a heavy fail of laiu does not necessarily
n'ran a good rainfall afterwards. Very
often We have a drought, rs was the ease
last year, when mp to jane we htd good
growing wenther bnt after tn JIme for
several months scarcely any RAIN fen. w,
Therefore have to look forward, as If Old, 10
dry spells when water viii be precious, when
we shall need 7cufcr for dyiuIlug
When the rain was falling ani rivers ran
down The mountain sides through tAe st. eets
aud gHttelS Of the-town [ could Tot help
t~HInkiug that some effort should be made
to preserve this water for the beueito of The
Owl Our population ought to have a supply
OF pure water to drink and should Mt be
compelled at tunes to make use Of water
which is no; fit for horses or %cattIo. Fhe
AnniclDaI Couacil has spent and i, Spending
Il 9leat dca! Of money on Tie telephone ays-
New-York tribune., 1915-02-22
SCANDINAVIA PLANS
WAR ZONE CONVOYS
May Adopt Germany's
Suggestion in Reply to
American Note.
tBy Cable TO The Tribune. ]

Copenhagen. Feb. 21.--It is learned
on highest authority that prominent
representatives Of the three Scandi-
navian governments now meeting at
Copenhagen will recommend pro-
posal that a fleet of government con-
voy ships should escort Scandinavian
merchantmen through the North Sea
war zone. The idea is TO buy twenty
or thirty big trading steamers, man
them with naval officers and crews,
probably change the ships names and
paint them in the naval color and let
them fy the Scandinavian naval hags.
This and other proposals are being
discussed at the present conference,
which Is being attended by prominent
foreign Officials, including the Swedish
Minister to Denmark, the secretary OF
the Swedish Cabinet and Commander
Ankarcrena, representing Sweden; the
Norwegian Ambassador, Professor
Haguerup, who is an expert on inter-
national law, and Commander Captain
Peterson, representing Norway, and the
chief of the Danish Foreign Office, the
department chief OF the Naval Depart
ment and the Foreign Minister, repre-
senting Denmark.
The conference has given great
satisfaction here and the effective
measures proposed are welcomed by
all the Scandinavian shipping compan ,
les. The fact that the first neutral
victim of the pirates is Norwegian
vessel rendered a step of this kind
necessary.
Germany's suggestion in the reply to
the note to the United States as to con-
vovinp neutral commercial ships with
warships is out OF the question for
Scandinavia, as her comparatively
small navies could not be used for such
a purpose. They are required for
home defence, but Denmark. Norway
and Sweden possess many merchant
ships which would be easily convertible lie
into naval conveys. If the proposal is
agreed on, it Is practically certain that
Scandinavian steamers will cross the
North Sea In little fleets several times
weekly. with the government guaran-
tee that they are not carrying contra
band.
New-York tribune., 1915-02-22
MAYOR ASKS HELP
FOR HUNGRY WORKERS

From the appeal Of the Mdy-
or's committee for funds for it's
emergency workshops:
I'VE have raised up to date s145,-
600 for this work. and already have
spent a large part Of It. We should
open many more of these shops and
give employment to many more peo-
pie. We cannot do this without
more money.
These men and women are large
" Of a class who have not been out
Of work before who do not wish to
accept charity, who ask only for an
opportunity to work. They are so
eager for work rather than charity
that they will accept 50 or so cents
a day while they are looking for
permanent employment.
"Will you take a few moments Of
YOUR time to-day TO draw a check
for whatever amount you can spare
and send il TO us Immediately for
this work."