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The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
Old l inc Case Is Recalled In
 Douglas Court

DOUGLAS, Nov. 25.-Frank How ard, a half breed Indian, was arrest ed yesterday afternoon by Chief of Police Shafer as he stepped out of the rear door of the Bank saloon with seven bottles of whi, key in his possession. This morning How ard pleaded guilty before Magistrate Erie and was given an option of leav- ing town on the first ferry or spend ing ninety days in jail He left town, going to Juneau.
 Frank Howard, the half breed men toned above, is a son of Frank How ard, a white man of more than or dinary intelligence who was employ ed as a printer in Juneau twenty five years ago and who, in a quar- rel with John L. Timmins, another Juneau pioneer, he was shot, and for some time it was thought he would not survive. For the shooting Timmins was tried and sentenced to ten years at San Quentin, but after serving a few months, Howard hay ing recovered, he was pardoned.
 Timmins later went to Dawson, where he was elected member of the city council, after which an eff fort was made to unseat him on the grounds that he was an exconvict. The attempt failed and Timmins re tained his seat About fifteen years ago Frank Howard, father of the half breed, was appointed and served several years as United States com missioner in the Koyukuk district, He never helped his son in any way and the boy was brought up by an Indian aunt, the wife of Chlkoot Jack, who lived for years at White horse, Yukon Territory, where the boy worked for years as pinsetter in a bowling alley The young fel low arrived here only a few days ago from Ketchikan, where he re- gently completed a two months sen- tence in Jail for furnishing whiskey to Indians.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
IS OPPOSED
 TO EMBARGO

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec 16.- Delayed Chairman Henry, of the .ules committee of the house of rep esentatives, has announced that he i'll oppose any proposed embargo n foodstuffs and food products. He ,ays that he has made the announce lent after having considered the ubject from every possible angle. Ie expresses himself, however, as in ,avor of an embargo on all firearms nd ammunition.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
FIGHTING OVER SPOIUS.
Associated Press)

CHIHUAHUA, Dec. 17.-(Delayed) Villas forces are reported to be portioned to them by their chief fighting over the loot recently ap- The loot is believed to be that cap city some weeks ago. Villa and his officers took the choice of the spoil and then turned the remainder over to their followers A number of men are understood to have quit the bandit leader on account of the rioting.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
GERMAN RAIDER
 STILL. ENPECTEl

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-(Delayed)- )- Another warning to all Entente mer chant vessels to be on the lookout for German raider on this side of the Atlantic, has been wirelessed here by British cruiser operating off Sandy Hook. This is the second warning of it. kind issued during the past few days, as like mes sage was recently received at Halj- fax from the British admiralty office in London.
 The German raider is a boat be Ieyed to be operating under the guise of an allied merchant vessel Allied cruisers are now searching this side of the Atlantic for her, as it ia feared that if she gets into the steamship path she will create havoc with Entente shipping.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
BOYS ON LIST
 OF CONSCRIPTION

LONDON, Dec. 17.-Delayed)- $ reported here that the province of Schleswig, in Prussia, has pro Iaimed the civil conscription of all chooI boys of working age. They Jill be used wherever possible in Il classes of positions, in order hat the men who ordinarily hold he jobs may join the ranks, accord ng to the report Particularly is his true of railroad work, in which, is stated. many youths are already folding responsible positions.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
TO
 ASSIST FRENCH

LISBON, Dec 16.-Delayed)- Plans are now being made by Por- tugal to send an expeditionary force for service with the French troops in France. Just when the Portuguese contingent will be dispatched is not ctated, as the war office has not yet been advised from Paris as to where the troops can be used to the best advantage. This is the first attempt of Portugal to put troops into the field against the Central Powers, al though war has been declared some months.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
WILSON STAYS
 AT HOME XMAS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 16.- Delayed) President Wilson has an, bounced that he will spend Christmas 1t the White House with his family It was originally intended that the President and his wife should re turn to his old home in Virginia or the holidays, but it has now been decided that his two daughters and their husbands shall spend the holi- day week in Washington.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
CONGRESS VII.
 TAKE, VACATION

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. IT, Delayed) Congress has decided to take a Christmas vacation, regard less of the advice of Speaker Champ Clark. For when business is over 1n Saturday, December 23, both houses will adjourn, not to recon rene until Tuesday, January 2, 1917.
 Before Christmas both houses will probably pass only few appropria- ton bills. The District of Columbia prohibition bill, however, will prob ably be voted upon in the senate before that time. Special rules will proba bly, be asked for in the house after the holidays, for consideration of national prohibition and nation vide woman suffrage.
 The house ways and means con- mittee is now working hard to find funds to finance the government next year. Chairman Claude Kitchin saya that the committee is endeavoring to find a new source of revenue.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
NEWSPAPER MEN
 IN CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 16.- Dclayed) Interstate conflicts ot opinion between the publishers of he large and small newspapers Of he country developed at today's ses- ion of the conference between the odcraI trade commission and the publishers regarding the high cost If printing paper The available supply of paper it's division, future production and prices on various weights and kinds, were the sub iscts discussed at today'J session The conference will continue next week
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
[, ATTEST FROM
 THE TOLONANA

BROOKS, Dec. 15.-Mr. and Mrs. Bert Busscher have purchased the Halfway roadhouse on the Olnes trail and will operate the same Tn the future. They contemplate rais- ing large garden and have an at- tractive home there as well as a roadhouse. Nels Glantz, the former owner, will locate in Brooks and en- gage in mining.
 Joe Eglar has his drill disinte-
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
FRIEND OF LINCOLN DEAD.
Associated Press)

SALEM, Ore, Dec. 17.-(Delayed) David Creag, known among public men throughout the coast states as the father of the Republican party in Oregon, died here today, aged eighty-seven. MT. Creag was a per a pioneer newspaper man of this city.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
PIONEERS ELECT
 NEW OFFICERS

Igloo No. 4, Pioneers of Alaska, held it's annual election of officers last evening. The election was not the usual quiet affair by any means, for, although some of the officers were elected without opposition, there was spirited voting for the second vice president, the historian, the sergeant at arms and one trustee
 The following were the officers elected: President, George Markus;
 first vice president, George C.. Moody; second vice president, Will liam F. Kramer; secretary, Henry T. Ray; treasurer, C. Harry Woodward;
 historian, Hjalmar Nordale; sergeant
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
ERWIN COMING.

United States Marshal L. T. Er win arrived in Cordova this morn ing. He brought with him nun Der of head of mules, which he will use in freighting over the trail from Chitina to Fairbanks.-Cordova Time Dec. G.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
PROHIBITION Is
 IN FIRST PLACE.

WASUINGTON, D. C. Dee. l6.
 tDolayrD By the margin of one vote. the sheppard bhI 10 prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoXt eating l.quo-a in the District of Co., lumbla took first place on the senate calendar. Accordinely. 1t will be taken up the first thing next week and will be debated until disposed of.
 Senator Marine. of New Jersey. made a Ienethy speech today in op- position to the measure. He con. tends that the saloon should not bc abolished unrI some other form of club for the poor man is established
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
BRITISH FORGE
 MAKES ADVANCE.

LONDON. Dec, H. Oelayed) An nouncement officially made tonight from the British war office is to the effect that the British force on the Tigris front have made furth CT important advances They ar5 now within three-quarters of mile of the Tigris river opposite the city of Kutelamara, which was surrender ed to the Turks last year by General Townshend, according to the official statement.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
ALASKAN INCOMES REACH
 THE SUM OF $15OO0G

The internal revenue report shows that more than one hundred Alas kans pay a tax on incomes of $l50, 900 per annum. This sum represents the largest income, while majority of those who are required to pay an income tax will do so on incomes of s5,OOO or less.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
VILLA LEADER QUITS.
Associated PreSs.)

CHIHUAHUA. Dec. 17.-(Delayed) A report has reached here to the effect that General Salazar, chief of Villas aids, has quit Villa. He is stated to have surrendered uncondi- tionally, with his forces. to the Car ranzaistas. No details of the sur render are ayaila ble, nor is the mum Der of men surrendered known.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
CONSTANTINE Is
 DECLARED OUT

PARIS, Dec IT. DelayeO Re ports received here tonight are ta the effect that the inhabitants Of Lemnos. an island of the Greek Arch ipelago in the Aegean sea, are in revolt. The reports state that the people of Lemnos have issued 8 proclamation declaring that King Constantine has forfeited all right to the throne. both for him1elf and his line, by his recent diplomatic actions.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
PROHIBITION
 IS PROTESTED

PARIS, Dec. 17.-(Delayed)-The intention of the French government to prohibit the consumption of alec holic liuuors has aroused storm of opposition from the spirit dealers of the country. It is understood that they intend to demand an indemnity of the government for their liquor stocks in the event that the law goes into effect.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
TWO BOATS SUNK.
Associated PreSs)

LONDON, Dec. 17.-Oelayed)- Statements made at the British ad- miralty office are to the effect that the Danish steamship Michael Ont schoukoff and the British schooner Constance Mary have been sunk by German submarines. No details of the sinking of the two boats are available, according to the reports.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
WOMAN PLANS HER OWN DEATH
 DELIBERATELY \
"Olnes, Ala, Dec. 10, 1916.

CiiANtr -hi'''' A~~S' " '"NN'
 T have run long, long race, and lost. Life is no longer worth the struggle. Only disappointment, hard hips and sickness.
 T am bathed and dressed for burial. I wish the Baptist minister and his choir to oficiate.
 q was born in Marshal Michi- gan, thirty-seven years ago. an Am erican What money l have is in Mir. Dorfner's safe. Bury me nice not expensive, and send bill to my son. Wire to my son, Clinton Phil lips, Ennis, Montana, that l died to- day, and that a suit case will be expressed to him. And express my suit case of personal effects. Mail from Cordova forward to my son. All other burn. Return the NiCtrola and records to R. W. Calderheac, Fairbanks.
 q am not insane, My spirit is broken with everybody and every thing against me. But l am not guilty of the charge made against me. GOD IS MY WITNESS.
 I'll be glad when the worst is over, as I've been wronged, judged wrong and no one to take my part. God help my poor orphaned boy, but my burdens are greater than l can bear Such is the life of lone woman, for many years trying to make an honest existence for herself and boy
 There is no law, protection or justice. but alas. The mills of the gods grind slow, but exceeding fine
 MRS. GEORGIA PHILLIPS. Make tests and be sure l am dead '
 The foregoing letter, addres, ed to no person in particular, but found in the cabin of Mrs. Georgia Phil lips, who was found in an uncon- scious condition in her cabin at Olnes on the morning of December II, and who afterwards died, tells the story of the recent Olnes suicide as it's victim wanted it told. It tells the story of a life of hard. hip and struggle such as is commonly met with in the North, but which the letter says, and subsequent events proved the statement to be true the victim of the suicide was un able to bear The letter was pro duced at the coroner's inquest into the death of Mrs. Phillips as proof conclusive that the woman fully in tended to kill herself, since which time it has been in the hands of Commissioner and EX-Of1icio Coro- her Samuel R. Weiss, of Chatanika, WHO ItltdSeu llS COHItllIS IOl put lication.
 Interviewed regarding the contents of the letter when he was in Fair banks on Sunday, Judge Weiss said that the charge" referred to in the letter was but a matter of com mon gossip at Olnes and Chatanika. He also stated that the money in Mir. Dorfner's safe" consisted of sixty dollars, which the woman had evi- dently saved from her earnings.
 As far as is known, no arrange ments have yet been made for the burial of the suicide. Her son has been communicated with, as request ed in the letter, but he has not yet been heard from. However, it is pre- sumed that the remains will be in tered here, in accordance, as far as is possible. with the directions which the letter contained relative to the burial.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
NEW PREMIER NAMED.

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 17.-Oelayed) named as the new premier of Austria. He is now proceeding with the or ganization of a new cabinet accord ing to word received here.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
GEORGE A. PARKS
 NOW IN SEATTLE

George A. Parks, the well known land office employee, is now in Seat tie MT. Parks is on. his way to his home in Denver, Colo, where he will spend his yearly leave of ab- sence He will probably return to Juneau in the latter part of Jan uary and it is thought he will come to Fairbanks in the early spring, as u.mal.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
GERMANS MAKE CAPTURE.
(As3Ociated PreSS.)

BERLIN, Dec. 17.-(Delayed) man warships brought the Norwegian steamship Biergit into port tonight from the North sea, according to bulletins issued by the German war office The Biergit was bound for London and was carrying contraband goods. Her cargo will be confis' cated.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
AMERICAN BOAT SUNK.
Associate Press)

HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 19.-A re- port reaching here tonight is to the effect that the American schooner William Mason sunk off this coast today in the prevailing storm and was lost with all hands on board. The report has not yet been con- firmed. The boat was bound from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to Tar. mouth, Nova Scotia.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

Coast papers contain statements to the effect that soldiers are now being used at Anchorage to guard Alaskan Engineering commission property.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
IS OFF;;
 PRICES RISE
Associated Press)

CHICAGO. Dec. 16.-(Delayed) lmpelled by the Russian dumas re. jection of the peace proposals of the Central powers and the announce ment of the refusal of the United States government to mediate in the interests of Germany, Austria and Turkey. other than to transmit tl.eir peace notes to the allied governments as requested. the prico Of wheat shot skyward on the Chicago mar kets today. At the close of business hours this evening the market was in a very unsettled condition. a. the price was fluCtuating from four and three quarters to nine cents higher than it was at the opening hour this morning.
 STOCKS RALLY
 NEW YORK, Dec 16. -Delayed) The close of office hours on the New York stock exchange this after noon saw an additional recovery of from two to five points in the price Df the stocks which were recently under pressure. It also say rally of twenty-five points in Bethlehem Steel. The rally is thought to have been due mainly to the nasty cover ing movement made by the shorts and the buying by investors who felt that the market mysteries had run their course. It is believed, how ever, that the fact that the Russian duma has announced it's rejection of the peace proposal Of the Central powers also had considerable effect on the fluctuation of the prices for the better. together with the fact hat the United States has refused to mediate in the matter of peace.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

Information received here yester- day states that Judge Charles E. Bunnell reached Valdez Sunday.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
ST. thomas FAIR
WILL Close TONIGHT
Special Program Announced
in Interest of Father Con-
nelly'S Church Festival
SUCCESS UP TO
PRESENT TIME

The lawn fete held this week on the
spacious grounds surrounding st.
Thomas Church, Fourth street and
Grant avenue, for the benefit of that
church. attracted large crowds each
night, but tonight the closing Of the
affair is expected to be a banner even
ing in attendance and receipts.
Last night was ideal for an outdoor
fete and the crowd remained until
late The workers attached TO the va
rious stands and booths had little
difficulty early in the evening in in
ducing everyone present to spend
their money. but as the night wore on
and pocketbooks began to take on an
unhealthy appearance, the process OF
separating the public from its money
grew more difficult. There was not a
person present, however who did not
enjoy the evening. The Rev. John j..
Connolly, pastor of the church, was
ever present with his happy smile and
with good word for every one.
Another such night as last evening
from a weather viewpoint, Is sched-
uled for tonight, and a big turnout
is expected, not only members OF st.
Thomas Parish, but the general pub
lie being expected to boost the az
fair. A special program has been
arranged for this evening.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
CITY IS READY TO
Celebrate fourth
Speeches at Washington
Heights Limited to 80
Minutes
FINE DISPLAY
OF FIREW ORKS

The committee in charge Of the
Fourth Of July celebration at Wash
ington Heights has left nothing un-
done to insure the people of Whining
ton pleasant evening. The program
of singing. speaking and music prom
ises to be a splendid one. Mayor
Price will preside and the addresses
will be delivered by Congressman
Thomas w Miller and Thomas f.
Bayard. The music will be by the
First Infantry Band.
The exercises preceding the fire.
works display will be brief and the
committee requests the cooperation
of the audience in eliminating all un-
necessary noise during the speaking
and during the two special songs by
the school children. The children
will be led by Miss Mary X. Thielman
and Will be accompanied on cornets
played by grammar school boys.
The speakers, Congressman Miller
and Mr. Baynard, will limit their ad-
dresses to fifteen minutes each. and
the display of fireworks will begin
promptly at o'clock. There will be
good lighting. and the audience is fur
ther requested to make enthusiastic
use OF the song sheets. Everybody is
welcome
Following is a complete list Of sub
soriptions received by the Mayor to
L4lp defray the expenses of the cele-
bratiOn:
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
j. 5. OFFICIAL TRIES
TO Settle Strike.
Commissioner Of Dept. Of
Labor Confers With H. & H.
Co. Officials and Strikers
WORKMEN TAKE VOTE
AND WILL STAY OUT

An attempt to settle the labor difn-
culties between officials Of the Harlan
g. Hollingsworth Corporation and
striking workmen was made yester-
day by Commissioner Blackman. Of
the United States Department Of La
Dor. but his efforts were of no avail.
AT meeting held last night the work
men voted to continue the strike.
Following the conference it was
stated that the officials declined to
hold out any promise for an eight
hour day in the future, nor would they
consent to reinstate three men who
have been dismissed On the other
hand, Il was said that the officials
agreed to reinstate two, and possibly
the third one later on.
II was said last night that a mass
meeting would probably be held in
one OF the theatres in the near future.
when the case OF the strikers would
be presented An invitation will be
extended 10 the business men of the
city to be present at the meeting.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
STREET BOARD ROUTINE.

Meeting this morning instead of
on Tuesday morning. the Fourth of
July. Directors of the Street and
Sewer Department had little busi
ness TO consider.
Mayor James r. Price returned
with his approval a resolution pass
ed by the directors removing an un-
opened portion of Grant avenue from
the city map.
The following financial report of
the department for the past week
was submitted by City Treasurer
William j. Highfeld: Special con-
tract reserve fund. $23,S7O.33; bal
ance in bank to account of current
expenses, S12.O07.20; balance in bank
to account of special fund. s66,s05.-
O2; sewer extension fund. 2O.446.37.
The payroll of s1,566.47 for cart
hire, and s2.44O.46 for labor, was or
dered paid.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
35 GIVE PROMISE TO
JOIN State MILITIA
Recruiting Squad Working
Hard to Get Men So
Troops Can Move
KITCHENER POSTER
FORM BEING USED

Since reno ling their headquarters
from the Armory to the CITY Hall. the
Delaware militia recruiting squad has
obtained the promise of thirty-hve
men to join the state Militia. Some of
these may enlist later. Four recruits
were received yesterday and this
morning four more men we're sent TO
the State Camp. This success Is at
tributed to the automobile, covered
with red and white posters. which was
driven through the streets Of the city
last night, and the untiring efforts be-
ing put forth by the recruiting squad,
in charge OF Lieutenant Carswel.
The automobile is being used in
Chester. Marcus Hook, Newport, Rich
ardson Park. Elsmere, Stanton and
Marshallton today. Il will return to
Wilmington tonight.
Another change made in an effort
to attract attention TO the need for
men is the adaptation OF the Kitch-
ener poster form. A stronger appeal
to patriotism is made in the new
poster.
The squad will visit all baseball
grounds this afternoon and distribute
new hand bills setting out the need
for men. Members Of the recruiting
squad are working hard to get the
full quota OF men needed so the
troops can move.
Camp 4. p. o. S. of A. met las
night and adopted resolution Il
answer to communication from
Governor Miller, offering their ser
vices TO the State. Lieutenant Cars
we'll was present and made few re
marks.
p. J. Summers. of No. 7O4 Adam
street, who had just finished his en-
listment in the Tenth Infantry U. 5
Army stationed at the Panam
Canal, has offered his services as
machine gun man. He was accepte
and will report for duty on Tues
day.