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The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Man Indicted and
 Sentenced in Day
WHEELS OF JUSTICE TURN FAS IN THE CAPITAL CITY
 OF OREGON

SALEM. Ore, Jan. l7.-Wha' is believed to be the quickest action of court of justice ever reported in this state took place here yesterday when a man was indicted, tried and sentenced all in one day.
 The criminal involved in this lightning-li like procedure was Ar thur Hansen, charged with the burglary of residence in this city. Hansen's case came before the grand jury at it's opening ses- sion yesterday morning. The evidence was of such a convinc- ing character. that it took the jurors but a few minutes to lind true bill against him.
 Tie indictment was returned at noon, and Hansen's case was taken up by the court immediate ly in the afternoon. The jury was selected without delay and the evidence presented in as short time as it was given to the grand jury. As soon as the jury returned verdict of guilty. the court sentenced Hansen to two years imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
German Officers
 Found in a Irunk

LONDON, Jan. IT, vigilant customs officer at Gravesend cap tured a German army officer he discovered in a huge trunk that was about to be shipped from Gravesend to Rotterdam.
 The trunk was going forward as ordinary merchandise on board the steamer Batavier. The customs of ficer became suspicious and gave order that the padlocks on the trunk oe chiseled off.
 A man. later identified as a Ger man officer, was lifted out of the box He was removed to the Grave send police station. Bedding, food, and water were found in the trunk, and it was evident that the man was prepared for long stay.
 It is believed that thls officer made his escape from one of the internment camps in England and 1t is evident that he must have had accomplices in his effort to leave the country hidden in the trunk. It is supposed that he was endeavor- ing to convey information to Ger many.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
$l0,00O, 900 Put in
 New Banks in Week
r GOeRAl RES SERVE INSTITUTIONS GROW RAPIDLY IN
 POPULARITY

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Jan. r. Deposits in the new federal re. el g banks were increased during last week by an addition al $l0.0OO 900. The total resources of these federal reserve banks is now S297 900. 900.
 Since their establishment a few weeks ago. the new re- serve banks have been growing rapidly in popularity, and it is predicted that they will soon bring all the money that would otherwise be hoarded in secret places into circulation.
 The membership of the reserve banks l. reported to be increas- ing rapidly, and from present in diCations it will be but little while before all the important banks of the country will be af- flllated with he new federal in stitutions.
 It is asserted by the members of the federal banking board that the reserve banks are giving d wonderful impetus to the restor- a'lOn of financial confidence throughout the entire country.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
JUDGE BUNNELL
 IS ON WAY HERE

VALDEZ, Jan. 17.-Bound for his new home in Fairbanks, Charles l.. Bunnell, the newly appo .nted judge for the Fourth division, left yesterday by way of Cordova. Mrs. Bunnell and small daughter will leave here in two weeks for Seattle, where they will remain for the re malnder of tine winter with Mrs. Bunnell's sister. She will go to l. k>,irbanks next spring.
 Judge Bunnell was the guest of honor at a smoker given by the Bar association of this place and by the Tillicum club. Friday eve Iins The affair was for the purpose of allowing Judge Bun nell to say farewell 10 his many friends here. There was an unusually large attendance and Mr. Bunnell was showered with congratulations and expressions of sincere regard.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Food Exports Show
 Gain During War

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. IT, Exportation of foodstuffs from the United States las increased won. derfully since the war started in Europe Statistics for the first II months of last year. ending Novem- Der 30 1914. which have just been completed, show that for that time the food exports from this country totaled OO0,O0O This is gain of $60.000,OO0 over the food export values for the corresponding part of 1913.
 The statistics for November which have just been compiled from re. cords sent here from various ports of the nation, slow that there were exported from the United States during last November wheat ship ments having a total valuation oi $22 800 900. This is an increase oi $l9.000,0OO over the total for Nov ember, 1913.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Immigration Bill
 Forced by Labor

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. IT, Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, and the executive council of that or ganiZation have sent letters to PreSi- dent Wilson, urging him to sign the .ew immigration bill.
 The labor organizations of the country have been active in their efforts to get immigration to the United States restricted and they have gone on record favOring tte clause in the bill passed by congress providing for a literacy test. The President has intimated that he is opposed to a literacy test as it may bring about international complica- tions at the present time by inter- fering with existing treaties with foreign nations.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Commission May
 Control Idaho

BOISE Idaho, Jan. IT. - In re- sponse to popular demand for a change in the methods of admins tering state affairs, a bill was intro duced in the legislature here yes terday providing for popular vote on a proposed amendment to the constitution that will place the af- fairs of the state in the hands of a commission form of government.
 The bill provides that the present state senate shall be abolis' ed. and that the legislature shall consist only of 9 house of representatives, having A members These are to be elect ed from 12 districts. there being two from each district.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
GERMAN ADVANCE IS CHECKED.

LONDON. Jan. l7.-FIench troop lave succeeded in checking the advance of the Germans in the Sois- sons region, witch is not far from Paris. This news was received here this morning from France, and has caused mucu relief here, for It Was .eared that the invading armies would reach the French capital Al the present time, the fighting seems to be limited to artillery duels, and it is not believed that the Germans will resume determined offensive soon.
 It is admitted, however, by the war office. that the Germans have captured new trenches from the al lies near Cereancy. This gain Is declared to be of minor importance The most active fighting for this morning is said to be near FlleTy, south of TriaucCurt, B u1 though the Germans made desperate e1' fort to take the French lines at tEa; place the attack was repulsed,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
AMERl CAN COMMISSION OF IN TeRNATiONAL PEACE CONFER ENCe BUSY FORMING SCHEME FOR CONGRESS- OF ALL MA TONS
EXPECT NATIONS TO AGREE
PLAN FAVORED BY DELEGATES REPRESENTING OTHER NEU- TRAIL POWERS; TWO hMERI GAS WILL JOIN IN GENERAL MOVEMENT.

NASHlNGTON. F. C.. Jan IT, Plans for disa;mins all the nations of the earth, following the comple. ton of the present war in Europe re now beiHs formulated. and the promoters of tie plan feel that it will not be hard to bring the nations of the world together in a common effort to prevent future wars
 The members of the American commission of the International Peace Conference have begun to urge the holding of great inter .,u4Onal meeting in this city as soon ts the present war ends. The mat ter will be placed before all the @oN ernmentS of the world. and it js hoped that al that conference seryiceable plan for disarmament of all the powers will be agreed upon
 The plans of tle American mem bers of the peace conference 10 bring about a new order of things n the world, was made public in ,He newspapers published in this city this morning. The general 5Cnen.e for the proposed peace move ment has been under consideration by the American members for some time, and it is understood here that the general scheme has already re ceived the unofficial approval of foreign memtels of the lnternation- Il conference.
 It is understood that the local members of the commission have been carrying on cores pondence with the members representing other neutral nations of the world, and that by the time the war stops the matter will be so well formulated that the meeting can be called with
 ut little delay.
 In discussing the plan. members If { e commission here pointed out that the nations of the two Amer- cas are now practically agreed upon the necessity of international dis armament, and that with the com bined efforts of the nations of this continent a wonderful pressure may be brought to bear upon the nations of Europe, and upon those of the Orient.
 Tentative plans for the meeting involve suggestions for the perm anent formation of big interna- tional congress which must deter mine all international disputes, and that of the congress of the United States of America in deciding inter stato issues.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Want to Improve
 Country Schools

HARRISBURG. Jan. 17.-At tEe Pennsylvania State Educational as sCciation meeting plans were form ulated to raise the standard of vu ral education. An effort is being made to give the country child equal opportunity with the city child It is urged that the teachers for the country schools be selected with the same skill as the city teachers It is urged that the country child be kept at school until the educa- ion is finisf ed
 Among the prominent personages who spoke were: Governor elect Mar tin G. Brumbaugh by Dr, Edward Howard GrigGs, of New York; Dr. W. Y. Holhrook, of Chocktaw, Ark; Dr. 0. T. Corson, Columbus, O.; Dr. Ma than C. Schaeffer. state superinten- ,ent of instruction.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Proposed Increase
 In Rates Opposed

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 17.-Increases of freight rates that are being ask ed for by the railroads of the coun-
 ". are being vigorously opposed by the people of the Western States.
 Delegations representing the rail road commissions of Is states west If ( e Mississippi river have agreed 70 be in Chicago on February 15 when the Interstate Commerce com mission will hold hearing on the matter of granting the proposed in crease in rates. The state delega ;ions have been assured that they will have chance to take part n the discussions.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Massachusetts May
 Prepare for War

BOSTON, Mass. Jan. IT, - That this state will take the respOnsibil- ity upon itself to protect it's shore from attack by foreign vessels and foreign troops, was made evident here yesterday when a bill was in reduced in the legislature providing for commission to look into the matter of improving the states de enseS
 The bill provides for a commis- sion which will report on a plan for improving the state militia, as well as for recommending better plans for strengthening the coast defenses of tNe state. Opponents of the bill are of the opinion that it is for the purpose of influencing congress to increase the army and appropriate money for new battleships.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
GERMANS FORCED SOM POSITIONS.

AMSTERDAM, Holland, Jan. l7.-- German troops that have been oc yupyirg the Belgian coast as far -..t ss beyond .>eiuport, have been forced back 10 within three miles Of Ostend This has been due to the constant firing from the warshipa Of the allies along the coast. For several weeks the French and Eng lsh warships have bet1 pouring Instant streams of shells upon the German positions along t'e exposed .oaH.t of Belgium, and tie loss of fife in the German ranks in the trenches there became so great that it was necessary for thse Teutons to retire.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Wickersham' S Road
 Plans Are Opposed

VALDEZ, Jan. 17.-Delegate Wick ersham's plan to have congress ulace all license money collected in Alaska in the hands of the Ter. [ lollal legislature has aroused much opposition here. Since copies of the Wickersham bill were received here, the matter has attracted much at. tention, and 1t is probable that pro. tests will be sent at once to Wash ington.
 One of the objections made to the plan suggested by MT. Wickersham is that 1t would provide for main taining two separate road commis sions, one under the direction oi congress and the other under the authority of the Territorial legisla ture. It is believed that it IS bet ter, taking everything into consid eration. to leave the matter in the way it is at present.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Early Marriages
 Opposed by aft

NEW YORK. Jan. IT. - Former President Taft is opposed to early marriages In a talk last night be fore the students of the Hebre" Technical school, of this city, MT. Taft warned girls tat they should not be in any hurry to get married,
 The former President took the ground that youthful marriages are responsible for many of the divorce cases that are croWding the calel' dars of the courts these days. He believes that young women Will choose husbands better when they are more matured in mind.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Morgan Company Is
 British Agent Here

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.--J. P. Nor gan X Co.,, have been named the ifs cal agents in the United States for Great Britain. The big Wall Stree; firm will have tie management of the financial affairs of that countr. in charge while the war lasts, it is understood.
 As a result of this arrangement all the money paid out in this coun' try by Great Britain for foodstuffs and similar supplies will pass through the hands of the Morgan company.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18

Although the Germans are endeavoring to push their way to Paris, lt is reported that the French troops have checked their advance in the vicinity of Soissons, France. The report of the checking of the Ger mans in F,ance comes from Lon Jon, but from Berlin comes atatement thst indicates that the Germans gre hopeful of further success in France.
 Unable Eo withstand the heavy firing from the guns of the al hed var vessels, the Germans have been forced to retreat from their pcHiticns cn the Belgian coast. and 10 retire to withIn three miles cf Ostend. A e port from Amsterdam, however states that the Germans are send ing endorsements to Flanders, and it is believed that the troops will make an effort to take the important coast towns as birthday present fer the ka.aer.
 In Poland there is Iiyt,e fight ing, but the Russians are nope. ful of beng able to make such dete mined attacEs cn t5e Ger man lines near tine East Rus sian frontier that the Teutons will be forced to withdraw an army from the attacking forces near Warsaw, thus reducing the German forces there.
 The Russians are reported to be terrifying the passes they have taken .n the Carpathian mountains fol the purpose of preventing German and Austrian troops from getting into Hun gary to aid in the defense Of tnat country.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
To Invite Wilson
 To Visit Alaska

JUNEAU, Jan. 17.-President Will son will be invited by the June4u city council to extend his western trip to Alaska. At meeting of the council on Friday night, the mem bers voted unanimously to extend the invitation to President Wilson, urging him to see as much of Alas ka as possible wien he comes West to visit the San Francisco eXposi- lion.
 At the same meeting, the city other civic and official bodies of Al iska, especially those of the coast towns, to join in urging the Presl- dent to come here.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
W ATTACK
 PIANN ED.

PARIS, Jan. 17-News received ere from Flanders is to the effect that the Germans are sending num- erous achievements into Belgium, and it is understood that they are planning to make a new attack on the defenses of the allies on the cast, According to word received ere it is the ambition of the Ger man generals to capture the entire 'Oast of Belgium as well as Dunkirk, he French seaport, as birthday fits for the kaiser.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Carranza Orders
 Americans Hanged

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. IT, According to reports that were re CeiVed ere today, two naturaliZed American citizens have been hanged in Mexico by order of General Car ranza. The matter is being reported to the government authorities in Washington, and it is expected that an explanation will be demanded.
 The charge that resulted in the hanging of the two Americans was that they had been guilty of provid- ing ammunition to Carranza's enc mics. It is reported that they were sentenced to death following reg liar court martial proceedings.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Idaho Officials
 Are Under Arrest

BOISE. Idaho, Jan. l7.-One of the biggest political sensations ever ere ated here was started yesterday when the grand jury ill this city in. dicted two of the most prominent state officials of Idaho for the eni bezzlement of state funds.
 The accused men are Joseph Pc terson, attorney general. and Fred Huston. state auditor. The two Of ficials were placed under arrest be fore the indictments were made pub lie.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
RUSSIANS PREPARE FOR ADVANCE.
Russian

forces that have passed through the passes of the Carpathian noun tains and are now in Hungary are concentrating for an advance upon the Pennsylvania district
 IL is also explained in advices reaching here from Russia that if the Germans and Austrians attempt 70 rush to the aid of the Hungarians, 'he former will be exposed to at tack on all sides, and will be in danger of isolation and later cap ,ure by the Russians
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
NEW LAW POPULAR.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan, 1.-The
 commodities act requiring that all packages of food bear upon their 9tels a statement of tteir weight
 md quantity which is now in eff feet. promises to be popular The Srocers associations are welcomine the act as measure of protection. It is expected that shortly all care ess packers using extra heavy weight containers will be reached by law The weights marked are to be net. { was shown that some Of the glass containers for ham and beef weigh ed over twenty-five per cent of the bulk
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
PLAN REFORM LAWS,

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Jan. IT, The state federation of labor met here to plan a campaign for reform legislative measures. Among the new laws proposed are; Working mems compensation. Extension or Child and Womans Labor Laws ; Abolition of the Lease system b. Creation of a Good Roads Depart ment to be supplied by State Con vict Labor: Minimum Wage for Wo- nan and a few other measures of 'esser importance.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
MUDDY ROADS
 HINDER GER M AN s.

LONDON, Jan. 17.-AdVices re ceived by the war office today state that muddy roads are hinderlng the efforts being made by the Germans to lreak through the lines of the allies in France In Northern France, here has been much rainfall in the last few hours. and 10 this fact t @ allies feel indebted for material aid, The British war office compliments the French troops for their bravery in meeting the attacks of the in -adinG Germans.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
FIGHTING HINOEREO BY WEATHER.

PETROGRAD, Jan. 17.-Reports re ceived early today from Poland state that the bad weather is preventing activity in Poland and that both armies are content to do only a lit- le fighting. Both armies seem to be waiting for better weather which Hil enable them to get reinforce mentS.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
SW EOISh KING.
 DL 6MES ARMIES.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. IT, In an address to the Swedish parlia- ment. King Gustave declared that the European nations now at war are no longer observing the rules of international warfare
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
NEW SHOCKS NOT SEVERE, BUT TREY COMPLETE THE RUIN IN VARIOUS PLACES OF THE UNFORTUNATE COUNTRY.
TRANSPORTATION RENDERED
EIGHTEEN PEOPLE ARE RESCUED FROM THE RUINS OF ONE STRUCTURE; REscUERs ARE HURTING WORK TO AID IN SAVING OTHER LIVES.

ROME, Italy, Jan. r. - Several more earthquakes were recorded throughout Italy today. and while these were all slight compared to those previously felt within the last few days. they were sufficien, to complete the destruction of q number of buildings that had been partially wrecked yesterday and the twu days previous.
 Reports received here from the various districts most affected by tHe recent serious earthquakes tell Of increased suffering on the part Of te people whose homes have been destroyed. Much difficulty is being experienced in caring for the wounded
 Two things that are hindering the work of rescuing the victims of the eaTthqu Ike are poor transportation laciit es and unusually bad weather Tie railroad lines were damaged In most places so that the tracks ha, 6 to be repaired before trains can be operated over them, and this de lay means the loss of much life and the increase of suffering almost everywhere.
 Tte king of Italy is personally visiting the districts that he can reach, and is directing the relief work in person.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
PROCEDURE CHANGED.

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. IA change in the procedure of obtaining natur- alization is now in effect here. For eigners who seek British national ity are required to appear in per son No belligerents or aliens from helligerent countries will be ad- mitted. The applications of many Germans have been held up.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
Two Men Killed
 In Big Avalanche

FRANKLIN Idaho, Jan. 1.-Two men were caught in big avalanche of snow that swept down the noun tain side near this city today, and both were :iilled The snow-slide came without warning. and took trees and boulders with it.
 It is feared that number Of otl CT men were caught in the slide and were also killed, but there is no way at present of determining the whereabouts of all the men in that vicinity.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
BENCH LOSE 70 900 EN-.

BERLIN. Jan. I7.-It was Offl cially announced today that the loss es of t e French troops in the de ense of the territory n~ar SOissons 5tal 30,00O men
 The victory in the vicinity of Sois- srns will aid the Germans in then operations in tNe Argonne district te well as at Verdun. New plans Tor offensive campaigns are being ,utlined
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
COMPANIES SEPARATE.

DULUTH, Minn.. Jan. 17-The re .ations between the Great Northern Ore Co. and the |. s. Steel con- uany are severed. The Great North ern will operate it's ore properties which have estimated deposits of 200, ,000,0O tons or more. IheT properties in the Mesaba range have been under lease to the steel cor DoratiOn since 1907.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
CONSUMERS PROTECTED.

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 1.-The new law regulating the marking of the contents on packages is received by the people with hearty approval It requires that the weight of the con- tents of any bag, sack or package of any cereal products must be stated thereon, and uniform weights per bushel or bag for vegetables throughout the whole of Canada be definitely established.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
RUSSIANS FORTIFX CARPATHiAN PASSES,

LONDON, Jan. l7.-HeaVy arti'- !eIy is being placed in position on he heights of the Carpathian noun ains to prevent the Austrian and German troops from getting into Hungary to aid in the defense of that country. It is expected to have the passes through the mountains. now in the hands of the Russians fully protected within a short time
The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-18
| LIES DROP ROM as

LONDON. Jan. l7.-Aeroplaners or tie allies made an attack on Os- 'erd, Belgium. this morning and succeeded in dropping enough bombs 70 destroy the railroad stations at t"at place. Pdmbs were also drop 0ed on the German barracks there and several men were killed.