The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21

corded in those sections of the Couu-
Try III many years Twelve persons
are known to have lost their lives
and the damage 10 property has
been enormous. The storm Is abat-
inG somewhat tonight.
SCIENTISTS MEET
SEATTLE. June I4.-More than
one hundred distinguished scientists
and physicians of note are gather
ing here for the eleventh annual
convention of the National Associa-
ton for the Prevention OF Tuber-
culosis Elaborate preparations have
been made by the city for the en-
tertainment of the visitors during
their stay here.
DECISIONS RENDERED.
WASHINGTON. d. c. June Ii
In decision handed down today,
the supreme court OF the United
states declines to review the circuit
courts reversal of the National
Cash Register company verdicts. on
the ground OF no jurisdiction. The
supreme court also has declined to
review the Caminetti case, but has
taken the Digs case under advise
ment.
III announcer uttIclul, iilt Stdtt VI
West Virginia is ordered to pay the
sum of Sl2.500,0Oo the share OF
that state in the debt of the old
state of Virginia at the time OF the
division.
WILSON SPEAKS.
WASHINGTON, u, c. June Ii
The exercises held in this city today
in honor OF the anniversary OF the
adoption OF the Stars and Stripes as
the national flag. consisted chiefly
of an address by President Wilson,
which was delivered from the south
steps of the Treasury building, this
afternoon.
The President avoided direct ref
erence to the European war and
questions of an international char
acter which have arisen since the
commencement of hostiities He
urged Americans. however, to re-
member their patriotism on other
occasions than national holidays; TO
carry the emblem in their hearts at
all times.
CARMEN STRIKE.
CHICAGO. June IA. Fourteen
thousand employees of the surface,
elevated and traction systems of
this city went out on strike today,
following a refusal OF the compan-
les to grant an increase in wages.
Not a car is moving this afternoon,
but thousands of strikebreakers are
now enroute from the East and 1t
is announced by the companies that
traffic VIII be partially resumed
tomorrow.
Anticipating trouble between the
strikers and strike breakers. Chief of
Police Haley has requested an APP
preparation Of 100000 for salaries
and equipment Tor 1000 special de
puties. who will tie held in readiness
in case of an emergency.
WILSON TO PROTEST.
WASHINGTON. y. c. June II
President Wilson is preparing the
data for his forthcoming protest to
England against the British orders
in council. which are regarded as a
violation of international law In
reference with neutral shipping by
England and her allies form the
basis of the protest
BRYAN WANTS PEACE.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. June Ia
Former Secretary of State Bryan is
preparing another statement which
he will issue within few days, re
lating to the war in Europe. He
Will discuss the conflict as it is.
and also explain his plan for pre-
venting the extension of the struggle
to the United States
ROOSEVELT HEARD FROM
NEW YORK. June IA letter
received in this city today from
Colonel Roosevelt contains the dec
laration that the professional pacifi-
Gators of the country have been
preaching poltroonery. The letter was
read before the peace and prepare
ton conference which convened here
this afternoon.
MISS M'ADOo RETURNS.
NEW YORK, June Is. Among
the arrivals from Europe on the
Cunard liner Orduna, which reached
this city today, was Miss Mona
McAdoo daughter of Secretary of
the Treasury McAdoo, who has spent
the past four months in France
nursing wounded soldiers.
The young lady was besieged by
newspapermen upon her arrival and
had many tales of suffering and
heroism to relate to the scribes.
FIGHT LIQUOR LAW.
OLYMPIA Wash, June. 15.-The
liquor interests of this state, which
have begun a fight against the re
Gently adopted prohibition law. claim
that they have discovered a serious
defect and will be able TO prevent
the enforcement of the act, 1t is
stated by attorneys for the liquor
dealers that the measure was not
advertised in every county in the
state as required by law.
WILSON AFTER PEACE.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 10
Questioned today by visitors at the
White House relative to the move
ment to restore peace in Europe,
President Wilson declared emphati-
cally that he stood ready to lend
every effort to any movement start
ed for that purpose.
The President is taking an active
interest in the proceedings of the
peace and preparation conference
which is being held here, and which
was addressed today by former Sec
rotary of the Navy George Won L.
Meyer and other prominent Ameri-
cans.
TRAFFIC STOPPED.
CHICAGO, June 15.-The attempts
of the traction companies to re-
sumo traffic today We're followed by
rioting in several parts of the city
and numerous clashes between the
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