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The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
CONSPIRACY IS
 THE CHARGE,

TUCSON, Ariz.. Nov. IA sensa
 tion was sprung here this afternoon when Dr. G. R. Servin, native of Mexico. but a naturalized American, was arrested on a charge of conspir
 ing to break the neutrality of the United States government. The di- rect charge contained in the con- plaint is that Dr. Servin conspired to export arms and ammunition to the revolutjonists in Mexico. Dr. Servin denies any complicity in the alleged plot It Is stated, however, that the authorities think they have ample evidence to convict him and the several others for whom warrants have also been issued The evidence includes a large quantity of arms and ammunition which, 1t Is alleged, is being collected here for exporta- tion to Mexico. The war munitions are now in the hands of the officials.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
WAR WILL LAST FOR TWO YEARS,
 SAYS DIPLOMAT
Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. l. That the war in Europe will last well into 1918, and possibly longer, in his opinion, Is the assertion of John Barrett, director of the general Pan American Union, who has just re- turned home from visit to Europe. He issued a statement to that effect when interviewed by local newspaper men upon the results of his trip.
 Mir Barrett says that his opinion Is based on statements made to him by British and French officials and busi- ness men. The majority of them, he says, concurred in the opinion that the war will probably 'ast for two more years at the latest. 1ne reason, says MT. Barrett, Is that the allies have now ascertained that the re- sources of the ermans will last at least two years and possibly longer
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
COAL. FAMINE
 IS IMMINENT
 IN NEW YORK
Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Nov. With the price of coal at $12.5O a ton, coal famine is very imminent here. Never before has this city known such a coal shortage as that which exists at present and the exorbitant prices which now prevail are unprecedented.
 The coal retailers as consequence of the imminence of the coal famine are shutting down on their deliveries. One ton per customer is all that is being delivered to private consumers and retailers are refusing absolutely to deliver coal to the larger concerns which use several tons each day.
 A shortage of labor coupled with a car shortage prevents the coal from being brought to New York, according to the statements of those who claim to have investigated the coal short age It is also stated that the enormous daily consumption of coal by the factories, which now use practically all which Is brought into the city, is mostly responsible.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
REPUBLICANS
 WILL CONTROL
 NEXT CONGRESS
Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. l. That in his opinion the Republican party will control the 65th congress is the assertion of Congressman. F. P. Woods of Iowa, chairman of the na- tional Republican Congressional Com mittee. He says he has carefully canvassed the situation and that he Is certain that the Republicans will have majority in the house of rep resentatives, and that there Is more than an even chance that they will also have a majority in the senate. He is not so certain. however. about the latter
 Congressman Woods figuring shows him that the Republicans will con- trol the house by twenty-seven. In canvassing the situation compression. ally the congressman has also taken national observations with the re- suit that he Is predicting the cleo ton of Charles Evans Hughes, the Republican candidate for presidency. by substantial majority.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
Monthly Library
 Report Submitted

There has been a decided increase in the number of books taken out this month over last, the new books being in great demand. with fiction leading. as usual.
 The library has acquired Q new set of books, called Historical Tales" published by the Angelus University. These books are very entertaining, as well as instructive. and are just the thing for reading aloud these cold winter evenings.
 There has been large increase in the membership of the library this month, and we hope to see many more added right along. We have lots of good books, and now that the long winter evenings have arrived. we hope that the public will avail itself of the opportunity to take out a card and get some good reading. Cards have been made out and are now awaiting at the library all of those who so kindly contributed to the library fund.-
 Will the party who borrowed the Session Laws of Alaska" kindly re- turn the same? These books are not to be taken from the library ex- cept by permission of the librarian. The number of books taken out during October was 271. Of these 221 were fiction, 19 history. g litera- ture, science and ? religion. Il were taken out on juvenile cards and 260 on adult cards.
 MRS. R. 8. M'DONALD.
 Librarian.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
GERMAN MAIL. TO BE. SENT ON
 DEUTSCHLAND
Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. D. C., Nov. l. That a shipment of mail for Germany will be sent out on the return trip of the German merchant submarine Deutschland, was the announcement made today from the postofflce de- partment of the United States gov ernment The mail will be sent wise. for the reason that the Deutsch land on account of her nationality, has little chance of arriving back home in safety, although she has now made three trips in safety across the Atlantic. The shipment of mail 10 be sent out will be composed of 300 pounds of letter and other first class mail. Since it's announcement marine. the postofflce department has been deluged with requests to send letters and packages to Germany by mall, all of which have had to be denied.
 NEW LONDON, Conn.,. Nov. l. Capt. Paul Koenig, master of the German merchant submarine Deutsch land, which arrived in port here this morning says that he brought car go of approximately 500 tons of mer- chandise valued at about s10.ooo,0oo.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
HOT SPRINGS
 FOR SULZER

Deputy United States Marshal J. L. finders arrived in town yesterday from Hot Springs. He says that he Is in receipt of a telegram since his arrival, from Commissioner J. c. Moody, in which the latter offers to bet that SulZer will carry Hot Springs two to one. MT. Anders says that he is sure that the com missioner Is correct. He is not sure of the outlying district, except Flu. reka, which he thinks will also go for Sulzer.
 When Sulzer visited the camps around Hot Springs he made very good impression. His speech was straightforward, and the men of the country therefore liked him, accord ing to the deputy marshal
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
FREEZEUP IS HERE FINALLY;
 RIVER CLOSES

According to the method of com putation used by the Northern Con- mercial company, the freezeup occur red on Tuesday night. October 3l, The official date Is taken when the river is frozen across opposite St. Matthew's hospital. For the first time this season that happened on Tuesday night The river was nearly frozen over In the afternoon. but 1t did not close until late at night
 It is true that 1t has been some time since there has been any at tempt to navigate the river, but 1t was possible to go up the stream in a small boat until the river closed at the point taken by the N. c. Co. Monday the first crossing was made on the ice from Wendell avenue, in Fairbanks. to Graehl. as the river was frozen across there early, on ac- count of the backing up of the water, due to the bridge. There Is still an open stretch of water along the side of the barge of the American-Yukon Navigation company. However, since the river is frozen for a long way below that, there is no way to get even a small boat up to the dock.
 Only twice since the N c. Go. have kept the records has the river closed later than it has this year. The company has kept the record for the last fourteen years. The only years that were later were those of 1903, Novmber 13, the first year the record was kept, and November 4 1911.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
COMMISSIONERS
 WILL MOVE SOON

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Nov. l., The Mexican American joint commis- sion for settling the trouble between the United States and Mexico, which has been holding sessions here for several weeks, today received a pro- posal to transfer it's deliberations to Washington, D. C., as was suggested some time ago. And it is under stood that the proposal has been ac- cepted
 The commission will meet tomor- row for its lest session before cleo tion. The decision to transfer the conference to Washington is taken as an indication that the commissioners believe that an agreement on border control can be reached soon.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
PRESIDENT IS CAMPAIGNING
 IN NEW YORK
Associated Press.)

BUFFALO. Nov. l-Presldent Will son made his first speech in the State Of New York since the cam. paign began. here today. Shortly af- rewards he took an automobile ride about the city, and then started for New York on his special train. In his speech here today he said. in part
 T question the patriotism of men who. in the midst of most critical relations, details of which they are not familiar with. make play with the loss of American lives in order that they may create a domestic political advantage"
 WILSON AT NEW YORK.
 NEW YORK. Nov l.-President Wilson arrived here early this even ing from Buffalo. where he opened his personal campaign In this state. He proceeded immediately to the hall where he was 10 speak, and from its platform delivered one of the most forceful speeches of his campaign, in the opinion of those of his supporters who heard him. IS ~s ~-r-aGaah
 We are not afraid to fight" said the President in referring to the foreign policy of the administration and we are not disinclined to fight for objects which are worthy" Con tinuing. the President also stated that he is opposed to secionalism and said that the destinies of peace and war should not be used for par tisan advantage.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
 DEVELOPING IN
 MARINA PROBE

WASHINGTON. D. C., Nov. l. Technicalities which may be the cause of keeping the United States out of the matter altogether are now developing here in the matter of the governmnt inquiry into the manner of the sinking of the British steamship Marina by a German sub marine, in defiance, 1t Is said, of Germany's agreement with the Unit ed States In regard to torpedoing mer- chant vessels on the high seas. For the probe has resulted in the dis. coyery that. until 8 short time ago. the Marina was in the service of the British admiralty as a troop transport, and might readily have been taken for such by the com mander of the submarine at the time that the ship was torpedoed At the state department tonight it WAS Stdttu lQdt LidAs tohIiiNbiho NiS
 ments are entering into the inquiry of the destruction of the Marina and the consequent loss of six Am erican lives. The probe Is therefore resulting In a general technical dis cussion, instead of having the effect of clearing uD the issue
 Much more information on the subject is desired by the state de- partment before anything will be done. It is stated that the govern ment officials are particularly de sirous of obtaining the German yer sion of the affair before making a definite move in the matter
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
SILVER WEDDING
 OF TWO COUPLES

Joy reigned supreme in Harmonic hall last night, and the members, with their wives and sweethearts, who crowded the hall to capacity were having the time of their r es. The festive occasion was the cele- bration of their silver weddings by two members of that organization, namely, MT. and Mrs. Tobias Fleisch- man, who were married November first twenty-five years ago in New York and MT. and Mrs. Harry D. Marsh, who were married on Novem- Der second, twenty-five years ago. in Ohio.
 Harmonic hall was handsomely decorated in white and silver, white wedding bell adorning the rear end of the hail. under which, to the strains of the wedding march, MT. and Mrs Fleischman took their places MT. Thos. A. McGowan, in neat and appropriate speech, then presented them with a handsome case of silverware. the gift of Mir. Fleischman's fellow members of the Harmonic Both MT. and Mrs. Fleischman responded, thanking the donors. Dancing was then resumed until after twelve o'clock; it then being the End of November, MT. and Mrs Marsh took their places under the wedding bell, where they, in turn, were presented with very pretty china and silver coffee service by MT. McGowan, likewise the gift of the Harmonic society. The recipi- ents having expressed their appre- citation and thanks to their friends and fellow members, the festivities were again taken up, and continued until a late hour Refreshments were served throughout the evening. and jolly good time, such as only the Harmonic and it's members know how to arrange and enjoy, brought to close an evening which will long be remembered by the two happy couples, as well as by all who were fortunate enough to be present
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
FRANCE. TAKES
 POSSESSION OF
 HER CAR LINES
Associated Press.)

PARIS, Nov. 1.-~The seriousness of the street car strike which has pre- vailed in this city for the past week has caused the French government to decide to intervene. The reason for government intervention Is that 1t Is feared that the strike may spread to other branches of the transport service and might result in a teup of the present systematic transporta- tion system being used In the trans portation of supplies to the soldiers at the front.
 The government is now preparing to commander the street car ser vice, which menas that the manage ment of the street car lines of this city will be taken from the proprie- tary companies and vested in the gov ernment until such time as the dan ger of a general tieup of transporta- tion facilities is over, and probably until the end of the war.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
HUGHES MOVES
 TO EAST AGAIN
Associated Press !

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov. l. Charles Evans Hughes, Republican candidate for the presidency, closed his campaign in the middle west with a speech here tonight to a large crowd Shortly afterward he departed for New York, where he Is to close his campaign with sev- eral speeches in Tammany's strong hold.
 MT. Hughes made five speeches to- day, in which he outlined his poli- cies, he assailed the Democratic ad- ministration from all angles, but chiefly on account of the Underwood tariff measure and the Adamson eight-hour law.
 Shortly before he left here to- night MT. Hughes expressed the be lief that he will be elected.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
TAX SALE, IS
 HELD BY CITY

Yesterday morning at the city hall the property of the delinquent tax payers was sold al auction by City Clerk J. J. Buckley. Most of the property had been redeemed before the sale, so only eleven pieces were left. There were just few people at the auction. Some of the property that was sold will be redeemed later This is considered good record by the officials at the city hall, as 1t far surpasses the record of Nome.
 Lot 8, Block 80, listed to Rudolph Alm, was redeemed after the sale, and the delinquent taxes paid.
 The lots sold. original owner and purchaser at the sale were as fol, lows:
 Lot 14, block l, listed to c. Peter aud; value $700; taxes due 3l3.49; bought by Leo Vile for $26.
 Lot 2, block 8. listed to Al Coss lett; value $375; taxes due 3s.os; bought by Leo Vile for $20.
 Lot 3, block 8. listed to Al Coss- lett; value $50; taxes due $50: bought by Leo Vile for $1.ss.
 Lot 8, block 80, listed to Rudolph Am; value s40O; taxes due &S.1S: bought by Fred Andrak for 3S.18.
 Lot 10, block S0 listed to James Markuta; value $24O; taxes due 15.- 34 bought by Town of Fairbanks for $5.34.
 Lot l, block 99, listed to William J. Reynolds value 3120; taxes due $3.22; bought by G. A. Vedin for 3s.5o.
 Lot 2. block 23. listed to Mrs. A. J. Atkinson; value $595; taxes due $13.39; bought by c. A. Vedin for $45
 Lot 6, block 50, listed to Mrs. Henry Wagner; value 3317: taxes due ;67O; bought by Dave Courtemanche $6.7O; bought by Dave Courtemanche.
 Lot II. block 75. listed to Wm. Cruikshank; value $500; taxes due &11.62; bought by Dave Courtemanche for ;21.
 Lot 10. block 1O2; listed to James Manovich; value $310; taxes due $6.57; bought by Fred Andrak for s1s.
 Lot 2, block 112, listed to Joe Enos; value $500; taxes due 36.n; bought by G. A. Vedin for 320.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
President Visits
 M'kinley Monument
Associated Press.

BUFFALO, N. T.. Nov. l. During a late afternoon automo- bile ride here today. shortly af ter he had made his campaign speech, which was his reason for visiting this city, President VII son visited the monument on NJ agara Square erected to the mem ory of William Mckinley. who was shot to death by Leon Col gosz on September 6, 1901. The President placed a rose wreath on the monument of the martyr ed President, and, while the members of his suite who were present stood with barred heads. spoke few words eulogizlng the memory of a predecessor in office who had met death by the assassin's hand.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
LITTLE CHANGE
 RESULTING ON
 ANY WAR FRONT
Associated Press.)

LONDON. Nov. 1.-Although heavy fighting is reported from most of the various battlefronts of Europe. there has been no material change in the positions of any of the con. tending armies. according to the bull. letin published by the British war office this evening Considerable ac- tivity Is reported, however. from the Somme front In France. both the eastern and southern Transylvanian fronts, the Galician front and the Austro-Italian front. Quiet prevails on the Dobruja front. according to word received here, while inclement weather Is said to be hampering ope- rations on the Macedonian front
 The Anglo-French forces are stated to have gained little ground In an offensive move on the Somme front today The chief fighting was east of Les Boeufs and In the vicinity of the St. Pierre wood. The war office bulletin states that the Ger mans are now actively bombardng the new positions acquired by the British troops, and counter at tack on these trenches Is momentari. ly expected.
 Dispatches from Bucharest state that the Roumanians are holding their own against the Teutonic fore. es in the Jiul valley. on the southern Transylvanian front. It Is admitted, however, In official dispatches from Petrograd, that the Germans have succeeded In crossing the Transyl. vanian Alps into Roumania through the synonym of truth, sincerity and Rothenthurm pass. and that they have occupied two fortified towns on the Roumanian side. Press dis patches from Berlin assert that the Teutons have penetrated the Russo Roumanian positions south of Pre- deal pass, where the Alps turn to the north. capturing ten cannon and seventeen machine guns.
 Heavy artillery fighting Is the or. der of the day on the Austro-Itali-  an front. No distinct advantage has been gained by either side. as far as can be ascertained.
 Unofficial dispatches from Berlin state that the Russians have resum- ed the offensive on the Galician front. It Is stated that five Russian attacks on the German defenses were made, but that they were re- pulsed by the Germans. although the Russians attacked with far superior forces. numerically.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
Boston American
 Ball Team Sold

BOSTON. Nov. 1.--An announce ment made here tonight. to the ef- feet that the Boston Americans had been sold, occasioned considerable surprise in sporting circles, as it was supposed that President Lannin would remain in control. The purchasers of the team. both we'll known sport Ing men. were Harry Frazee. of New York. and Hugh Anod. of Philadel- phia.
 The Boston Americans. or Red Sox," as they are known to all fol- lowers of the great national game of baseball. recently won the world s series for the fifth time.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
CHARGED WITH
 STEALING $8O

Ollie Williams, known in Fairbanks as Fritzie Hill, was placed under ar rest Wednesday evening about 5 o'clock on the charge of stealing the sum of $80 from one Peter Ger nich. The complaint in the proceed ing was sworn to by Chief of Police Frank c. Wiseman. Immediately af- ter being arrested the defendant fur. nished bail in the sum of $500, fixed by Commissioner Reed Heilig.
 None of the details of the crime are stated in the complaint. It sim ply says that the defendant is ac. cused of stealing the sum of $80 in four twenty-dollar gold pieces. The preliminary hearing of the de- fendant will take place before Com missioner Heilig Saturday afternoon at ? o'clock, according to announce ment made yesterday.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
T0FTY MINER
 IS A SUICIDE

According to a telegram received from Commissioner J C. Moody, of Hot Springs, oy Deputy United States Marshal J. L. Anders, of that place Nick Smith committed suicide at Tof ty. Nothing has yet been learned concerning the details.
 Smith Is a miner in the Tofty country. Further than that MT. An ders can not state at this time. The wire was received by the deputy marshal after his arrival in Fair, banks.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
Cash Is Getting
 Short At Nenana
Special to The Citizen.)

kSpeClAl 10 He NltlLtu-j
 NENANA. Nov. 1.-J. Casson Williams. assistant disbursing of ficer of the Alaskan Engineering Commission, with headquarters at Fairbanks, arrived here this morning with sl5.0 in gold and currency, brought for the purpose of paying off the employees of the commission for their WDik during the month of October and to alleviate the general cash shortage here. The money ar rived at an opportune time, as 1t was next to impossible to cash Il check in any of the mercantile houses in town or at commission headquarters here. owing to the prevalent shortage of cash. In fact, practically all of the mer- cantile houses found themselves stacked up with Engineering com mission checks at the close of navigation, the cash having all been carried away by those who cashed the checks.
 Mir. Williams left Fairbanks on Monday He made the trip with the N. P. Anderson stage limo, which was making its first trip of the season. The trail between Fairbanks and Nenana is report ed to be fairly good, with the ex- ception of the open sloughs and creeks.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
Womens S Vote to
 Decide The Issue
Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. Nov. That the women's vote Is to be a great deciding factor in the national election in this state was fur ther evidenced here today by the reception accorded a delega- uon of female campaigners for President Wilson by local women supporters of Hughes. In short, the campaign Is warming up 70 an extent not anticipated. as the women, although 1t was known that they would take considerable interest. are taking part to the extent of indulging violence.
 The Wilson female campaign CTS arrived here this morning on a special train. They were met at the depot by a delegation of women supporters of Hughes and were jeered at from the moment they placed foot on the station platform. Later, during the speak ing at a downtown theatre, their speakers were jeered at. and numerous eggs were thrown as the Wilson delegation left the meeting. None of the campaign CTS. however, were hit by the missiles.
 The Wilson campaigners left here tonight on their special train for Baltimore.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE.

A cabin on Eighth avenue, the property of John Vernetti, was to- tally destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. It was occupied by the McNeil family, who lost ev- erything The fire whistle was not blown for the reason that the hose will not reach that far. The place was practically destroyed before the fir department was notified.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
Reporters Chosen
 AtLocal School

Yesterday at a meeting of the Ursa
 Major at the local high school. re- porters were chosen to give the news to the city papers. It will be their duty to report all of the news of importance to the two daily papers. They will also report the social do- ings of the school. Rodney Johnson
 was chosen reporter to The Citizen and Earl Foster to The News-Miner.