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The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
f owdermakers Quit;
Fear German Plot
EMPLOYEES OF BIG DUPONT
PLANT FEAR FOR
THEIR LIVES.

NEW YORK, March One
hundred fifty employees OF the
Dupont powder works quit their
jobs yesterday, giving as their
reason the fear that the works
would be blowed up by Ger
man sympathizers.
The Dupont works have had
large orders to fill for the al
lies, and the plant has been en-
ploying additional men Of late
to keep up with the work. Some
body started the rumor that
among the newly hired men are
some German sympathizers who
are plotting to blow up the
plant in order to prevent the
allies from getting their powder
supplies from that source.
Inducements were offered to
the quitting men to remain with
their work, but most of them
have families and declared that
they could not afford to take the
risk 1t is believed that it will
be with some difficulty that men
will be found who will take
the work of those that are quit
ting
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
DILLON EXPLAINS.

When Commissioner Dillon was
shown the foregoing telegram, he
declared that Mr.. Davidson's charge
is without foundation, and he init
mated that 1t is prompted by the
secretary's desire to injure him.
The federal law requires me to
charge 81 for recording marriage
statistics. and until l discovered
that the legislature had fixed the
price at 81, charged $2," explain
ed Mr.. Dillon "Since then have
charged only 81
Whether l am required to obey
the federal law In this regard or
am to conform to the Alaska law
passed by the legislature is mat
ter OF some doubt. and l have pres
ented the question to the attorney
general OF the United States for
his decision. l have not been un-
mindful Of the Alaska laws, but
II the attorney general Of the United
States gives me instructions. I
will abide by his ruling"
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
Curling Club Is
Short a rophy

WANTED-A trophy to play for
in the next series Of curling games,
Apply the Fairbanks Curling club,
1t has been suggested that the
curling club should insert an ad-
yertisement, such as the above, in
the local papers, as they have no
trophy to play for. However. it is
expected that some beneficent soul
will come forward with an offer of
a trophy, and that the members Of
the curling club will not have to
play for the love of the game alone.
Three series OF games have al
ready taken place this winter, all
of the trophies belonging to the
club at present having been played
for. The result is that the curriers'
ind themselves with the best part
Of the winter left to play in, but
with no trophy
The drawing for the next series
of games will probably take place
this afternoon at the rinks. 1t IS
understood that only six teams will
participate in the next series.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
BELIEVED GREECE
WILL AID ALLIES.

PARIS, March 7.-Advices receiv-
ed by the French government are
TO the effect that Greece will GER
tainly enter the war on the side Of
the allies. 1t is explained how
ever, that no official action to that
learned that the government is max
ing preparations to fight, and the
fall of the Dardanelles it is believed
will bring about a crisis in that
country that will turn the tide In
favor of giving the allies support.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
Warship Of 1912
Is Ordered Burned
OLD FRiGATE INOEPENOENcE.
NOW IN SAN FRANCISCO,
is DOOMED.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 7.
The American frigate Indepen-
dence, the oldest vessel on the
Pacific coast belonging to the
United States government, has
been doomed by orders OF the
war department. 1t is to be
burned for the purpose Of get
ting from her the copper metal
used In her trimmings.
The Independence was built
for use in the last war with
England, In 1872. and is thus
more than 100 years old. She
was brought to San Francisco
many years ago and has since
been used at the naval training
station at Goat Island
The orders for the destruction
Of the old vessel were received
here yesterday, and it is under
stood that protest will be
sent to the war department by
the citizens of San Franciso,
who want to keep it as a curio
The fair management also is
expected to protest against the
burning OF the Independence, es-
pecially to her being burned be-
fore the exposition comes to a
close.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
Rehearsals Are Now
Going On Nicely

Rehearsals for the play which is
to be given soon by Mrs. J. H. Cas-
key, Frank Hall and Gene Huckins,
are now under way, and are pro
crossing nicely. No announcement
has yet been made concerning the
exact date OF the production, but
it is expected that it will be given
some time during the first week in
April.
Frank B. Hall, who. since early
days has delighted Fairbanks au-
diences in inimitable comedy roles
Is to have the principal part in the
coming production. In fact, 1t is
stated that he will be seen to bet
ter advantage in this play than in
any other since the days Of Char
lies Aunt"
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
Wealthy Tourists
Arrested in Raid

PALM BEACH, March MANY
Of New York's most prominent men,
who have been spending the winter
night when a fashionable gambling
club was raided by tho police.
1t had been known for some time
that the club was being used for
gambling purposes by tho wealthy
tourists from the North. but there
was no previous intimation that 1t
would be raided. The men arrested
were hurried to the police station
In a patrol wagon. but nearly al Of
them provided the necessary bail at
once. and regained their liberty.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
SAYS DILLON
IS IGNORING
ALASKA LAWS
6. e. DAVIDSON CRiTIClSEs THE
FEDERAL COMMISSIONER
AT FAIRBANKS.

JUNEAU, March 7.-Conforming to
resolution passed by the house OF
representatives, Charles f. a,idson.
secretary OF the Alaska legislature.
filed report yesterday showing
how the various federal officials Of
the Territory are conforming to the
laws passed by the legislature OF
two years ago. Incidentally. Mr..
Davidson charged that John Dillon,
United States commissioner at Fair.
banks. is showing utter contempt
for Territorial lawz.
1t was charged by Mr.. Davidson
that Commissioner Dillon has failed
to obey the laws of Alaska by in.
sisting on charging 81 for recording
marriage statistics. while the law
hers provides that only 81 Is to be
charged for that service.
After a list of the commissioners
who are failing to obey Alaska
laws was read to the house. con
siderable unfavorable comment was
expressed. It seems now that one
OF the first things the house will
take up Monday will be the matter
OF ordering a careful investigation
into the conduct OF the various fed
eral commissioners. with the object
Of laying before the federal author
tiles the names OF those who are
ignoring Territorial laws.
It was intimated on the floor of
the house yesterday that the grand
juries In the various divisions will
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
Miners Entombed 4
Days Are Rescued

HINTON, w. Va, March 7.-After
being entombed for four days in
mine here 40 miners were rescued
today. This makes a total of 81 that
have thus far been rescued.
The men taken from the mine were
in a serious condition, but it is be-
lieved that all will live They were
taken at once to local hospital
and are receiving the best medical
attention available.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
Gar Is Thanked
For Prohibition

EVANSTON, ILL.,. March From
the national headquarters OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, a note has just been sent to
the Car Of Russia, thanking the lat.
ter for enforcing prohibition in Rus
sia.
The official orders providing for
prohibition Of the sale OF intoxicat-
ing liquors in Russia were issued
quite early in the present war. and
have been the subject OF number
of magizine articles. Members OF the
Temperance Union assert that from
what they can learn, the people OF
Russia are taking kindly to the new
order
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
ortuguese Want
A New Republic

LISBON, Portugal March L
Political unrest, due to the attitude
of the government in regard to TAX
ing part in the present war, has
caused the formation of new poll
tical party, which has for its purpose
the formation of republic out OF
the northern part of Portugal
1t is understood that unless pre-
vented, the new Democratic party
will proceed to elect a president for
the proposed new republic. Whether
the government will attempt to put
down the new party is not known,
but it is believed that there is seri-
Gus danger that the situation will
breed an insurrection.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
lofty Moose Are
Good Entertainers

According to reports received in
Fairbanks last week, the members
Of the lofty lodge Of the Loyal
Order of Moose, have proven them
selves as the best entertainers in the
Tanana valley. That. at least, is the
opinion OF the people OF the sur
rounding country who attended a
dance for out of town people, given
at the Moose hall in lofty. on the
evening of February %. In fact
the dance was so good that it tast-
ed until a. m on the 23rd, and
was then adjourned until that night,
when it was finished 1t can there
fore be said to have taken up the
better part Of two days.
Among those who attended the
dance from afar were: Mr.. and Mrs,
George F. Bemis, Mrs. John Rice,
Mrs Charles Wickens and daughter
Avis, Mrs Andrew Vachon. Mr.. and
Mrs Fred Major. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Cook, Miss Margaret Harper. Miss
Jessie Harper, Mr.. Frank O'Farrell,
Mr.. Gilbert Cook Of Tanana. and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Morrison, Mrs.
G. Hutchinson and J. L. Anders Of
Hot Springs.
The dance at lofty broke up
early on the morning Of the Gath,
their way home. They reached the
American creek roadhouse the first
night out o. lofty. and another
dance, lasting until the wee sma'
hours OF the morning OF the 2bth,
was held there.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
GERMANS TAKE
TRENCHES IN BELGIUM.

BERLIN, March According to
an announcement received here this
morning from Belgium, the German
troops have succeeded in capturing
the trenches of the allies in the
vicinity of Ypres, which have been
such a bone Of contention for so
many months. This victory is look
ed upon as being one Of much i'm
portance, as it will aid the Germans
in their efforts to push westward
and gain control Of the French sea
coast. 1t is understood that the
victory will be followed up by a
continued aggressive movement
against the allies.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
UNITED STATES ASKS GENERAL
CARRANZA If ANY FOREIGNERS
WILL BE ALLOWED TO GIVE
AID TO STARVING PEOPLE OF
MEXICO CITY.
EXPECTS FAVORABLE REPLY
FOREIGN DIPLOMATS SAID TO
BE PLANNING TO LEAVE RE
PUBLIC; VILLA TO TRY 10
CAPTURE MEXICO CITY TO
AID PEOPLE.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March l.
General CarTanza. one of the men
claiming to be president of Mexico,
has been asked by the United States
government to allow foreigners to
aid the people of Mexico City, who
are said to be on the verge Of star
vation
1t was asserted today by men high
in official life in this city that Car
rama is almost certain to agree
to the request that is being made
of him, for it is understood that
he is deploring the condition of the
people of the capital city of Mexico
According to reports received here
from Mexico City, conditions there
are the worst that have prevailed
anywhere in Mexico since the un-
settled conditions there We're first
reported The long-continued wars
have drained the country financially,
and the food supplies have been sent
to keep the opposing armies alive.
The farms have been neglected in
the meantime in almost all places,
and the result is that there is lit
tie food to be obtained.
Official advices from Mexico City
state that General Obregon's or
ders to throw merchants into jail
who refused to keep open their
stores and sell goods upon scrip
written by the military authority
now in power there have met with
opposition from CarranZa, who is
opposed to being unjust to the mer-
chants. Carranza is reported also
to be opposed to the special tay
imposed by General Obregon upon
the residents Of the city for the
purpose of supporting the army.
The American government receiv-
ed word yesterday from Mexico City
that the foreign diplomats remaining
there have decided to leave,
owing to the unsettled conditions
in the capital city.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
GERMAN VICTORIES
ARE REPORTED.

BERLIN, March News was
received here today Of the successes
enjoyed by the German armies in
Poland within the last few days,
The Russians are reported to have
met with destructive defeat north
of PrZasnysz, and are now in full
retreat from that place.
1t Is also reported that the effort
Of the Russian army to descend the
Vistula river. in an attempt to
reach Thorn, has been thwarted by
the Germans The Germans also
defeated the Russians in severe
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
ATTORNEY FOR ALASKA NORTH.
ERN EXPLAINS PLANO FOR
THIS SEASONS WORK ON the
GOVERNMENT RAILROAD IN
ALASKA.
TO survey VALDEZ Route
CONSTRUCTION WILL De lIMlT.
ED TO SECTION BETWEEN
COOK INLET AND MATAkU0kA
COAL FIELDS, A DISTANCE OF
ABOUT IS MILES.

NEW YORK, March w. J. Bo-
land, attorney for the bondholders Of
the Alaska Northern railroad, run
ming north out Of Seward, Ia author.
ity for the statement that the GOV.
ernment will build only rs miles OF
railroad in Alaska tie coming sum.
ner, and that this will be from Cook
Inlet to the Matanuska coal fields.
The Sun, one Of the leading news
papers of this city, carries an inter
view with Mr.. Boland. in which he
processes to give out the plans OF
the government for this years ac-
tivity in connection with the Alaska
road.
In that interview, Nj Boland
states that in addition to building
the road into TIE coal fields, the
government will this year authorize
survey made from Fairbanks to
Valdez. This Is taken to indicate
that the government will not an
nounCe the route of the proposed
road until after the Fairbanks-Val.
dez survey is completed, and due
comparisons are made between 1t
and the route running through Broad
Pass.
Among other things said to have
been told by Mr.. Boland is the as,
sertion that the government has
dropped all negotiations for the pur-
chase of the Alaska Northern road
From this II Is inferred that the
government may not extend its line
to Seward but will establish the
terminus either at Portage Bay or
at the head of Cook Inlet
From what Mr.. Boland says, the
government is especially interested
at the present time in the plan to
get tie coal from the Matanuska
fields brought to the coast, where
the American warships can get it.
Thus it is expected that the road
from Cook Inlet to the Matanuska
fields will be rushed with all pos
sible speed this year.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
GERMANS ANNOUNCE
VICTORY is ASSURED.

BERLIN, March Military au
thorities here announce that German
victory in the present war is now
assured and that the Teutons are
prepared to start offensive cam
paigns in both the east and the
west These will be prosecuted
with vigor until the allies are forced
to surrender.
From what can be learned. tht
Germans have determined to give
the allied nations no time In whic
to prepare for the spring campaign
1t is their plan to rush troops into
both fields before the other nations
are prepared to act, and to keep
up an offensive campaign until the
war is finally decided
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
Third Division
After Road Fund

JUNEAU, March T. - Representa-
tive Noon, Of Seward, has intro
duced a memorial in the Alaska
congress is asked to set aside all
the money collected by the federal
government for the sale Of timber
OF the Chugach forest, to be used
exclusively thereafter for the pur-
pose OF building roads and bridges
in the Third division.
Senator Gaustad has introduced a
memorial to the secretary Of war,
asking that radio station be es'
tablished at Holy Cross.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
TURKISH FORTS
STILL. BOMBARDEO,

LONDON, March THE warships
OF the allied nations are keeping up
their bombardment Of the Turkish
danelles. Although the early eff
forts OF the fleet were marked with
rapid results, the reports received
from there today indicate that but
made.
The important Turkish city of
Smyrna, on the coast OF Asia Minor,
has been bombarded by the war
ships OF the allies. 1t Is known
that much damage to the city re-
suited. Smyrna Is city Of more
than 100000 population.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
New Seamen' S Law
May Cause Trouble

WASHINGTON, D, c., March T.
Ambassadors Of France and Russia
have asked the American govern.
ment for details concerning the new
seamen's bill, adop1ed by congress
just previous to adjournment.
1t Is believed that the seamen's
law will violate the treaties between
the United States and several coun-
tries, and more or less trouble is
expected to result from its passage
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
LANE TELLS OF
LEASING PLANS,

WASHINGTON, D. c., March T.
Franklin X. Lane, secretary Of the
interior, stated yesterday that the
plan for leasing the coal lands in
Alaska Is to be made as simple as
possible. There seems to have been
aroused a sentiment that the leas-
ing plan authorized by congress- is
filled with red tape" distractions,
and will discourage prospective op-
orators from entering into any kind
of deal with the government
II the public is assured that the
trains will be operating from Cook
Inlet to the coal fields by tho time
winter sets in next fall. 1t is de-
clared that the government will
probably lease some OF the land
early in the spring, and that mining
operations will soon start.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
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Mrs. H. N. Shead was hostess
at a most enjoyable bridge party
at her home on Sixth avenue last
Thursday afternoon. The guests
were: Mrs. F. Lewis, Mrs. r. Mad
docks, Mrs. l.. K Pratt, Mrs. J. A.
Healey, Mrs. R. S. Mcdonald. Mrs.
L. A. Johnson and Mrs. J. H. Caskey.
Mrs. Healey. obtaining the highest
score. carried home a beautiful brass
vase
The Friday Afternoon Bridge club
held no meeting last week. but will
meet with Mrs. T. Dundon on Fri
day
The Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
church were entertained by Mrs.
L. A. Johnson at her home on Garden
Island last Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Geo. Smith was hostess at
the regular weekly meeting Of the
Ladies' Aid Of the Presbyterian
church last Thursday afternoon.
A few ladies' were entertained at
bridge by Mrs. L. A. Johnson lasL
Friday afternoon. The guests were
Mrs Alfred Ohlsen, Mrs. Bert John
son, Mrs r. S. Mcdonald, Mrs. L. K.
Pratt, Mrs. Geo. Smith, Mrs. J. A.
Healey. Mrs. F. Lewis and Mrs. J,
H. Caskey Scores being examined
It was found that Mrs. Geo. Smith
had won tho first prize, Z lovely
china cup and saucer
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
MINE is PROMISING.

VALDEZ, March Z. - The Seely-
Davis mine, eight miles from this
city, Is making a promising showing.
1t is located on Shoup bay. and has
been financed entirely by local capi-
tai There have been between $25 :
900 and $4,000 spent on the mine
thus far. and the owners feel now
that the money has been profitably
expended. The mine was located by
Charles Seely and James Davis.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
Coethals Plans to
Resign Next Year

PANAMA, March 7.-Gen. Goethals
announced yesterday that he would
resign from his position as governor
OF the canal zone next year. He in
signation is in compliance with an
official request, 1t being desired to
put a younger man in the place.
Recent slides in the canal are pre-.
venting all except light-draft vessels
from passing through it. 1t Is believed
large vessels In short time,
however
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
GER M ANS DENY
FRENCH STORY.

BERLIN. March 1T was rort-
ed this morning at the Germa. war
office that the aggressive campaigns
started by the allies In the vi nifty
Of Metz, France. and in the Cham
paigne district, have been -epulsed
by the German troops.
1t is further explained by the To-
cal war office that the attack. made
by the allies on the German, lines
in the Arsonne district. not fal from
Paris. was repulsed by the Germans.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
RUSSIANS, ALSO,
CLAIM VICTORY.

SGNl" WV Snt
PETROGRAD, March 7. The
tenth army corps OF the Russians
has met with encouraging successes
in Poland. The command advanced
on the German lines near Loas,
which is east Of Przasnysz and after
bitter fight. succeeded in driving
the Germans out Of their positions
there The Russian troops are now
forcing the Germans back toward
the German frontier.
Tho Russians are also threatening
to take Augusta and Grodno. An
ticipating an attack, the Germans
have begun to retire from the two
places mentioned. it Is asserted.
Two great sections of the Russian
army have started new movement
toward the Bukowina province in
Austria. One of these sections is
forcing its way down the Dniester
river and the other is moving in
a southeasterly direction along the
Carpathian mountains.
This leaves the Austrian army be-
tween the two Russian corps, and
unless the former retire they will
be cut off from all lines of com
1t is believed that the
Austrians will retire and allow the
Russians to enter Bukowina with
out any determined resistance.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
BRISK FIGHTING
REPORTED IN WEST.

PARIS, March 7.-Brisk fighting
is reported to be in progress in
various parts of the western battle
line. The most stubborn contest
for the last two or three days has
been in Belgium, extending south
ity of Nieuport to Ypres. The Ger
mans at this point have been mater
tally reinforcing their lines Of late,
and are making a determined effort
TO break through the lines of the
allies.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
"Sapho" Is Shown
To Crowded House

theatre on Second avenue was crowd
ed to its capacity, when the show
goers Of the city witnessed the mo-
ton picture dramatiZation of the
world-famous novel "Sapho" last
night.
The picture is to be repeated again
tonight and 1t Is almost certain that
another capacity house will be on
hand to see 1t, as it lost no adver-
tising from the fact that it was
shown last night. The price OF ad-
mission this evening will be so cents
The show starts at $3.50 sharp.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
VILLA TO GO
TO CAPITAL,

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 7.
General Villa has ordered his
troops here to prepare to march
TO Mexico City He declared yes
terday that he will hurry to the
capital to relieve the situation there.
He blames all the trouble there on
CarranZa.
1t had previously been announced
by General Villa that before trying
to take Mexico City he would en-
deaYor to capture Tampico, but the
at present
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
TROOPS TO GO TO
THE DARDAkEllES.

PARIS, March 7.-The Frer'H gov
ernmeht is preparing to concsatrate
large military force in North
Africa This will be held there in
readiness to be sent to Turkey, in
case the Dardanelles fall before the
fleet OF the allies.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-08
GERM ANS BUSY
IN AL SAGE.

BERLIN, March 7. German
troops have assumed a new aggres-
sive movement in Upper Alsace,
Late reports from there do not in
dicate which side is gaining ground,
but 1t is said that the Germans
have reinforced the line there and
are prosecuting a vigorous campaign.
The fighting is centered near Thanh.