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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-18

This shows the architects drawing of the proposed new mercantile building to be erected on Twentieth street next to the American Trust skyscraper this sum- mer. Plans for the building are now be- ing prepared and the contracts will be awarded in the near future, 1t Is under stood
 agents. who are erecting the building for the Byron, Lyon and Hass estate, which own the property, announce that the structure will be ready for occupancy by october l. The building is to be two stories high, but the foundations and construction Is to be such as wil permit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-18
DRY SCALY TETTER
 COVERED ARM
Began onfngersn Watery PimpIes. ltched and Burned Severely. Eyes Began to Swell. Used Cuticura. Hand, Arm and Face Smooth.

R. F. D. No. g. Moore. 8. G." When the trouble first began my fingers were cov- cred with ine watery pimples which ltched
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
SHIP BILL WILL
 NOW BE HURRIED

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. IA At a caucus of the Democratic mem bers of the senate last night, it was agreed that they would vote tomo1- row on resolution to limit the de bate in the future on the ship pur- chase bill which has been the ob ject of long drawn-out debate for some time.
 In this way it is believed that the final vote on the bill can be forced within the next few days. Presi- dent Wilson is standing firm ill his opposition to compromise of the bill. However, it is now certain that a compromise bill will be sub stituted for the one now before the senate.
 Democratic leaders of the senate explained today that the proposed compromise measure will undoubted ly be rushed through this week, but the Republican senators assert that the bill will never be passed.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 14- That Secretary of Interior Lane fay ors the Sustna, Broad Pass and Ne mana route for the proposed Alaska railroad was made evident in his tes- timony given before a committee of the house of representatives, when he asked for an appropriation for the work on the road for this year The full text of his evidence was made public today for the first time.
 In asking for this years appropri- ation the secretary explained to tho committee the various routes that have been surveyed, and he declared that it would not be possible to determine if the government will purchase one of the existing roads in Alaska until the route for the proposed road has been definitely fixed.
 The house of representatives pass ed the sundry civil appropriation bill which carried an appropriation of s2000,000 for the Alaska railroad, yesterday afternoon There was so little opposition to the appropriation that it is now believed the admin istration will ask the senate to in crease the appropriation for this years work to $5,000,0O0
 The secretary did not say in so many words that he personally fav- ored the Broad Pass route, but he told the committee that the en- gineers are making plans for the construction of the road by that route. and he left no doubt in the minds of his hearers regarding the favor
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
LAST NIGHT IS C0LDEST
 OF WINTER
FAIRBANKS EXPERIENCES HER FIRST INTENSE COLD
 OF THE SEASON.

According to all statistics obtain. able last night was the coldest of any experienced by Fairbanksans so far this winter, all of the standard 40 below zero at Il o'clock. It was 28 below Saturday night and has been as low as 30 below several evenings this winter, but the sud den drop in the temperature to 40 was the occasion for much comment about town, in view of the fact that the weather has been mild when compared to that of former years
 From the creeks comes the report that they too have experienced drop of the mercury. although 1t is said to have been colder at all of ming than it was last night. The cold weather there was accompanied by a high wind, which drifted the new fallen snow and otherwise i'm. pedes traffic.
 Saturday night at Chatanika is was 35 below zero. but it was only about ten below last night Fox re- ported temperature of 30 below last night The general high wind is said to be prevailing at both places.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
RU USSIANS CHANGE CAMPAIGN PI ANS.

PETROGRAD, Feb. 14-It is an nounced by the war office that the campaign plans of the Russians in the north have been changed, but just what is to be done now is not understood. There is a popular sen timent that the Russians will es- tablish a strong defensive line along the Russian frontier in the north, and then all available men will be sent southward to take part in the defense of Warsaw and in the ef- fort to invade Hungary beyond the Carpathian mountains.
 One thing has been definitely an nounced by the war office, and that is that there will be no new effort to capture Cracow until the Car pathian campaign has proved sue cessful If the Russians can gain control of the Carpathian mountains and can take western Galicia, the next objective point will be Ora COW. which is the gateway into Ger many from the southeast
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
BELIEVED WARS AW IS NOW SAE

LONDON. Feb. l4.-In spite of the fact that the Russians have been forced to withdraw from East Prus- sia, the feeling here is that the situ- ation in the eastern battle zone is favorable to the Russians. The fact that the Russians were enabled to force General von Hindenberg to withdraw from in front of Warsaw, is indicative of the ability of the Slavs to prevent the Germans from centering their forces in any one place
 In military circles the sentiment is expressed that the Germans will not be content to remain on the defensive in the East, as it is cer- tain that if they make another ef fort to attack Warsaw, they will be attacked along the Prussian frontier, and the invasion of Germany will be threatened
 From what can be learned here, the Germans are making no move toward returning to the abandoned lines in Poland, and there is some conjecture in regard to what will be their next move
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
Pistols Prohibited
 In Texas Churches

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14.-Among the bills introduced in the state leg islature now in session here is one to prohibit the carrying of side arms in churches. The bill was intro duced at the urgent request of ministers and church people in the western part of the state, who insist that such measures for protection's sake are now unnecessary.
 The bill is already meeting with considerable opposition from other residents of the western counties, as well as from those who live along the Mexican border The people living along the Rio Grande claim that they are in constant danger from Mexican marauders and that they must carry arms at all times.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
Alaska Republicans
 To Be Organized

of this city has been appointed or ganizer for the Republican party in Alaska, and he has announced that he will soon have his work under way.
 It is understood that the Republi- cans of this Territory have deter mined to start an aggressive cam paign, with the intention of putting in the field a candidate for delegate to congress at the next election, two years from now. Mir White says he will try to organize Re- publican club in every district
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
LANE FAV0RS BROAD
 PASS RAILWAY ROUTE
mony of Secretary of Interior Before Congress Regard to Alaska Railroad IS Made PubLc---Expams Suveys--Pmchase
 of Present Lines Undecided

| able attitude of the members of the commission for that route. At the same time, he explained that the selection of the route would depend commission.
 There is a general belief here tha, the administration does not want to make public its decision regarding the purchase of the two existing roads until after the money has been appropriated for this seasons work The reason for this is that in case the government decides not to buy either one of the roads, there will be aroused opposition on the part of financial interests that are trying to get the government to take over the Copper River & Northwestern road and the Alaska Northern.
 It was explained by Secretary Lane that the cost of the Alaska road would be between s40,000 and $50.000 to the mile, including the rolling stock The route between Chitina and Fairbanks would be the cheapest, he said. but it would have one serious disadvantage, and that is that for the first 100 miles it would pass through country that would have little agricultural value
 On the other hand, he explained that if the road is built up the Susitna valley. it would pass through promising agricultural lands until it reaches Broad Pass.
 MT Lane admitted that the Alaska Engineering commission is favorable to a plan of building the road from Portage bay to Fairbanks, and thus
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
BRITISH TROOPS MAKE GAINS.

LONDON. Feb. 14-British troops
 in France are distinguishing them selves, according to reports received from the continent today. The Ger
 mans made an attempt to force their way through the lines of the allies at LaBassee, France, but were met with such determined resistance on 1 the part of the British troops that they were not only forced back to their trenches, but were driven 10 some distance beyond them.
 1 The Germans have been centering
 their forces at that place for the evident purpose of breaking through 1 the lines of the allies there and advancing northward to the French coast, where they hoped to capture ! Boulogne, an important French sea port. Their plan became known to the allies, who at once set about preparing to offer resistance there. It is believed, however, that the Ger mans will make another effort to break the allied lines at that place. ! It is reported today that the al lies have made important gains in the Argonne district, north of Paris, and that other important gains have been made in Alsace
 From what can be learned here, the Germans have abandoned their plan to establish naval base on the coast of Belgium, as a result of the raid made by the British airships last Thursday.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
RUSSIANS MAKE
 PROGRESS IN SOUTH.

LONDON, Feb. 14.-Reports re ceived here today from Russia are to the effect the Russians are grad ually gaining control of the passes of the Carpathian mountains, and it seems now that it will be but a little time until the Slavs will be making another attempted invasion of Hungary. The Russian troops are now in complete control of all the western and central passes in the Carpathian mountains.
 The Germans and Austrians are still in control of the most import ant of the Carpathian passes, known as Sandec Pass, which is on the main line of communication between Cracow and Budapest. Should the Roumanian government conclude to take up arms against the Teutons. the pass will be of more importance than ever. It is understood that the Russians are planning to make a determined attempt to capture this pass soon.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15

eliminating the necessity of buying any existing railroad. The route suggested will lead from Portage bay on Prince William sound, to Turn again Arm which branches from Cook Inlet. From there 1t would go northward to the extremity of Knik Arm, where the Matanuska coal-fields road would branch from It. From that point the road would run up the Susitna valley to Broad Pass, and coming down the Nenana river on the north side of the Alaska range would reach the Tanana river below Fairbanks. and would go up the river to the latter place. The sur. veys made of this route last sum. mer show that it would be exactly AIS miles in length, that is, from Portage Bay to Fairbanks.
 The commission is also favorable, he explained, to the purchase of the Alaska Northern railroad, running northward out of Seward If this road is acquired, the government will run the new road from Seward to Fairbanks, the route being the same as that outlined by way of Broad Pass, for the Alaska Northern comes into the proposed line from Portage Bay on the shore of Turn. again Arm.
 Another route that is being con. sidered runs up Controller Bay, and will tap the Boring coal fields.
 There was some opposition to the asked for the road for this year, but after short debate the bill was passed by the house ty a large vote.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
Clark Says Extra
 Session IS Certain

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 14.- Champ Clark speaker of the house interview today that there will al most certainly be called an extra session of congress, to be con vened at an early date after the present session comes to an end. which will be on March 8
 It is believed here that the war situation in Europe will have a won derful influence in getting an extra session called at an early date.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
BRITISH REPULSE THE
 GERMANS IN FRANCE
English Defeat the Plan the Teutons Break ough the Lines of the Allies in France--Alhough Russians Driven From
 East Prussia, They Say Warsaw is Saved

While the Russians are losing in East Prussia they are re- ported to be making gains in Austria, which, together with the fact that the British troops in France are gaining ground, is causing the people of the Brit sh Isles to feel pleased,
 1t is reported from London that the fact that the Russians have been forced to evacuate East Prussia, has changed the whole campaign plan of the Rus sians in the north. It IS be- Iieved in London that the Ger mans will make no further at tempt now to attack Warsaw, as the activity of the Russians in their effort to gain an en- trance into East Prussia will prevent the German troops from centerine their forces in Poland.
 The only changes reported in France are in favor of the allies. in most cases the British being the successful fighters for yes terday. Altogether the situation is more interesting than it has been for some time, and it IS intimatcd that new campaigns will be outlined by both the Rus sians and the Germans soon.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
Chief John Stops
 Wife's Elopement
NATIVE WOMAN OVERTAkEN BY HUSBAND, AND IS RE
 TURNED HOME.

How Chief John of the Ga kona Indians thwarted the plans of the youngest of his two wives to escape and elope with Chief Henry of the Salchaket tribe, is told by people arriving from the coast by way of the trail on Saturday.
 Chief John is getting well along in years, and thus when the younger chief from this side of the Alaska range met the young wife of the former, she was soon captivated by his youth and strength. It was dis cred by the older chief that an elope- ment was planned, and he began to take precautions to prevent 1t.
 Chief Henry set up tent on the Chitina trail this side of the mountains, and according to pre- vious agreement awaited there for the object of his affections to come to him at such time as she could escape the vigilance Of her lord and master.
 The young wife made good her escaDe few days ago but the old chief was swift in per suit. and overlook her about the time she reached the young chiefs tent. Then shx was led home by the ear, it issreported.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
St. George Residence Gutted By Fire Blaze Starts While Family Is Absent

and were issuing from the roof Then the water was turned on.
 The personal belongings of MT. and Mrs. St George, as well a. their furniture, are almost an entire loss, all that was saved being a quantity of cut glass and silverware One of the heaviest losses was that of a number of beautiful paintings which adorned the walls of the rooms downstairs all of which were gutted with the exception of the kitchen, which was but little dam aged.
 H. E. St. George. the owner of the property, stated last night that he is unable to estimate his entire loss on the building and contents at the present time. However, it is entirely covered by insurance as far as ac- tual monetary value is concerned but the associations connected with several of the lost treasures are gone forever. It is probable that the building will be remodeled this spring.
 The defective furnace pipe, which is supposed to be responsible for the fire, was almost in the center of the building and near the wall of one of the rooms. It is thought that the accumulated creosote in the pipe became overloaded and spread to the wall MT. St. George is otherwise unable to account for the fire, as his furnace is hot water affair, and one of the best in the city
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
Next Democratic
 Campaign Outlined

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 14.- Plans for the Democratic campaign for 1916 were outlined yesterday at a conference between President Wilson and the members of the executive committee of the national Democratic party. It is understood that the President has agreed to become a candidate for reelection and that he will miss no opportunity between now and election time to speak in favor of the party's plat form.
 President Wilson explained to the members of the committee that he will make several speeches on his way to the San Francisco exposition and would also speak on the return trip.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
RECENTLY HERE ON A HUNT TO FAIRBANKS HTH'i' A MONTH.
PLANS TO INVEST IN MINES
HARRY kARSTENS GETS WORD TO KEEP DOG TEAMS IN READ DETAILS OF MORGAN'S RE- TURN UNKNOWN.

A rumor which has prevailed about town during the past week to the effect that H. Carey Morgan, one of the young New York millionaires who were recently hunting in the Toklat country, would return north is now a proven fact, according to statement of Harry P. Karstens yesterday. Karstens states that he has been instructed to hold the dos, team and supplies left here by the young hunters for Morgan, who is expected to return to Fairbanks with. in the next thirty days.
 Young Morgan went Outside about month in advance of his compan' ions, giving business reasons for doing so when he reached Fairbanks from the kantishna. It now devel- ops, however, that the business reasons pertained to Alaska as it is learned from reliable authority that he is returning to invest heav- ily in Kantishna quartz properties.
 When interviewed concerning the reason for young Morgan's return north MT. Karstens. who acted as guide to the young millionaires on their hunting trip, stated that he had nothing to say except that he be- lieves that the young New Yorker is coming with the intention of doing some quartz development work in the Kantishna country, but does not say on what property the work will be done MT. Karstens further states that he expects there will be more developments in an investment way from the hunting trip of the New Workers.
 Continuing to talk along the same lines he said:
 "The people of Fairbanks, especi- ally the boosters, do not seem to realize just what the trip of those kids might mean to us. The Com mercial club and the other boosters of the town would take up with some big noise who came in here, without cent of money to spend or any capital behind him for in. vestment and wine and dine him but just because these fellows are boys, they would not put themselves out a little to show them anything.
 They may be boys, but they have tho money behind them, millions of it, and had they been shown any thing worth while, they might all have returned here to make invest. ments in something All that they got to see while they were here, showed them with my limited chances of doing so."
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
Congress Asked For
 Relief for Samoans

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. H. Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels has applied to congress for a fund of $1O,0O0 to be used in relieving swept over the Samoa Islands . few days ago.
 In asking for the fund, MT. Daniels explained that the money should b.. made available without unnecessary delay, as he has information to the effect that the white people and na- tiyes there are in urgent need of as sistance.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
AUS1RIANS ARE
 MEETING OPPOSITION.

LONDON, Feb 14.-Although the Austrians are still making gains in their attacks upon the Russians near the Roumanian frontier. they are now meeting with much more opposition, for the Russians have that the tide of the battle tFere will be turned within the next two or three days.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
RUSSIANS PLAN NEW MOVEM ENT.

PETROGRAD, Feb. 14.-It is as serted in a statement issued by the war office today that the Russians are planning to try to invade East Prussia from new point Thus it is denied that the withdrawal of the czar's armies from East Prus- sia in the north is of discouragins nature.
 While nothing of an official na- ture has been announced to that ef- feet. it is understood that the Rua- sians are planning to center their forces in an effort to take Thorn. one of the most strategic positions of the East Prussian frontier.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
GOING TO JUNEAU.

VALDEZ, Feb. 1.-The legislators in both houses from this division are now making preparations to go to Juneau on one of the next boats It is understood that they are unan- imously in favor of the repeal of certain clauses of the Roden mining law, and are in favor of improving the election laws of the territory. Some of them announce themselves as in favor of introducing tho Aus tralian ballot system in Alaska,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
COuR1 10 CONVENE.

VALDEZ, Feb. IA. - The equity term of court will start here tomor- row before Judge Fred M. Brown. It will be followed by a long calendar of civil and criminal cases. It is therefore expected that the term of court will be a long one.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
STILL AFTER w RSAW,

AMSTERDAM. Holland. Feb. IA It is reported here that the Germans are planning to rush the main body the lines in front of Warsaw, for the purpose of making new effort to capture he Polish city.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15

But for the timely discovery of a fire last night about ' o'clock at the St. George residence, at the corner of Eighth and Cushman streets. the building would today be a mass of ruins. At it is, the place was gutted by the flames, the control of which was an easy matter after the fire department arrived on the scene and the chemical was put in operation.
 However, everything in the build ing was ruined as the fire was not discovered and the alarm turned in, until after the flames had gained the fire resulted from the accumu- lated creosote in the pipe leading from the furnace in the basement to the roof of the house.
 Mir and Mrs. St. George and their small son were dining out when the fire occurred The alarm was turn ed in from the Peterson residence, next to the St. George home, and from the Howie residence, further up Cushman street, almost at the same time. When discovered, the flames were issuing from the win dows, having almost entirely con- sumed the inside walls and the con- tents of the rooms on the lower floor
 The chemical only was used by the fire department at first in ex tinguishing the flames, until it was discovered that they had followed through the walls of the building
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
POLICY UNCHANGED.

BERLIN, Feb. lit was unoffi. cially explained at the German for eign office today that the German government will stand by it's origin, al plan to include the water of the British Isles in the war zone, in spite of the note of protest receiv- ed from the United States. In regard to the protest from America, it is de, clared that the note was much more friendly than had been expected,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
PEOPLE OBJECT TO SECRECY.

LONDON, Feb. 14-When it was learned in this city that the govern ment had withheld the news of the loss of the two British steamships, much public dissatisfaction was ex- pressed The war office is being criticised for what is termed 'un- necessarily extreme censorship"
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-15
TAIL END OF WAR TRAIN STRIKE TO BE SETTLED.

LONDON, Feb. 14.-1t was an strike involving the trainmen in England will be settled within a few days. The men have asked for an increase in wages, and were it not for the war conditions the mat ter would be allowed to take it's course, but the government is ar ranging to have the matter arbitrated immediately.