davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17
was well rendered.

Rev d. G. Meoker and Mrs. John
Meeker and children were guests Of
Mrs. Augusta Mcbride and family of
Provo Canyon, Thursday.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17

Miss Cleo Smoot returned to her
home in Provo Sunday, after few
days visit with her aunt, Mrs. Earl
Narney.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17

The Misses Blanche and Sigrid Laur-
sen Of Lehi, spent Sunday with Miss
Nellie Baker.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17

Miss Gertrude Robinson of Salt Lake.
Is here visiting at the home of her
brother, T. II, Robinson and wife
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17

Miss Fern Green returned Monday
from a twenty-four months mission
in the northern states.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17

4 goodly number from our Sunday
school attended the Children's Day
cSruce at the Sharon school house
sunday afternoon An interesting
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17
SOUTHBOUND
OREM EXPRESS
On All Trains.


I be a a carload
and allied lines.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17

Rosco Ashworth, one of Utah's young
play-rights spent the week at the
Canyon and in American Fork, guest
of Horace Beck.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCR

Regular services next Sunday at
1890, Subject OF Sunday School los
son, THE Philippian Jailer." found
in Acts 49, 1910 Everyone cordially
welcome.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Sager, Mr., Isaac
Blnns, ST., Mr., and Mrs. Isaac Binns,
Jr, and Miss Stella Tametti attended
the County Sunday School Convention
a' PaysOn
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17
AMERICAN FORK
NORTHBOUND
PLEASANT GROVE
NORTHBOUND

A mileage book will save you money.
Investigate THE AGENT.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17

Roy Gissispie of Provo spent sun
day in American Fork visiting at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. George Heber
Robinson.
Frank Newman, manager of the
Pantages theatre of Salt Lake and
wife spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
l.. II. Foulger.
The engagement of r. Jack Hunter
OF this city and Miss Vera Thomas Of
Lehi, is announced The marriage
will take place early in October.
Mrs C. Il. Rife returned to her home
in Eureka Sunday after a three weeks
visit with her mother. Mrs. Hannah
Rhodes.
Order your underwear, jackets. hos
iery, blankets, shirts. skirts and mac
kinaws from S. d. Moore. Jr., agent
for Logan Knitting Factory. 1927
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17

|perpard Christensen was in Salt
:. Monday on business.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17

d. MYRTLE Fullmer spent Sunday
eo,t Lake visiting with relatives.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-06-17

,ovid Davis of Bingham, is here
ana,ng week with his paretns. Mr.
IA Mrs John Davis,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04

marked 8. 1OS2 {. M. 8; thence N. 11' 53' w., 600 ft. to Cor. No. l, tho place of beginning. Area 2O.6sl acres.
 Mammoth No. Lode
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1. identical with Cor. No. of Mammoth No. { and Cor. No. 9 of Mammoth No. 5 lodes, whence U. S. L. M. No. 20 bears N. 7s' l1' w., 1S1159 ft. dist; thence N 11' 52' D.. 600 1t. to Cor. No. 2, Identical with Cor No. of Mammoth No. ( lode; thence S. 67' 24' D., 1500 lt. to Cor. No. 8. not set on account of snow slides, witness corner bears S. 11' 5S' w., 90 1t. dist; thence. from true corner, 8. 11' 53' w.. 600 ft. to Cor. No. (, post marked S. 1032 4. M. 9; thence N. 67' 24' w., 1500 ft. to Cor. No. 1, tho place of beginning. Area 2O.3oi acres.
 Mammoth No. Lode
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1. identical with Cor. No. 1 of Mammoth No. 4 and Cor. No. 1 of Mammoth No. lodes, whence U. S. L. M. No. 20 bears W. S7s 09' w., 314.S0 ft. dist; thence W. 78' 07' w., 1500 1t. to Cor. No. 2, post marked S. 1032. 2. M. G.; thence ". IT. 53' E.. 600 1t. to Cor. No. 8. a post marked S 1032. 8 M. 6; thence g. 78' 07' D.. 1900 1t. to Cor. Mo- 4, identical with Cor. of Mammoth No. lode: thence S. 11' 53' w.. 600 1t. to Cor. No. ], tho place of beginning, Area 20.661 acres.
 Total area embraced in this appli. catlon-822S4 acres.
 Magnetic variation ct all corners-- 31' 15' East.
 The claims embraced .n this survey are surrounded on eli sides by un. known claims or uLuuryoyed public lands.
 The notices of location Of the above described lodc claims are of record in the o1ice of the U. s. Commissioner and Ex-offici0 Recorder of the Juneau Recording Precinct, at Juneau. Alas ka, in Book n of Lodes, tho Mammoth No. lodo at page 459, the Mammoth No. 4 lode at page AGO, and the Nam moth Nos. and at page 461 there oL
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any portion of the abova de- scribed premises arc required to file with tho Register and Receiver of the U. s. Land office at Juneau, Alag ka. their adverre claim thoreagainst. tod of the publication of this notice, inder oath. during the sixty day per or within oight months thereafter, or they win be barred.
 C.. B. WALKER, Register.
 Q. S. LAND OFFICE.
 Juneau, Alaska, Fob. 26, 1916.
 It .s hereby ordered that the fore gcing notice be publl he'd for the stat
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
Waaners Llfe Contract

Hons Wagner was publicly rendered 2 life contract by Barney DreyfuBs of the Pittsburg Club the other night at a banquet given the shortstop by the Stove League in celebration of his forty-second birthday. After the big German had been told what m honor he is to the profession. President Dreyfuss made a speech, saying that the Pittsburg club has O steady job for Wagner after his playing days are over.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
Farnum'a Newest

Dustin Farnum is to appear in Q picture version Of David Garrick' for the Morosco Phoioplay Company. The scenar.o is being written by Frank Lloyd. who wil also direct the picture. Wlnllred Kingston will play opposite Farnum. David Garrlck" is of the vintage Of 17lO, with the scenes laid in England and some excellent stage sets are in preparation. Herbert Standing who appears in the film play. will furnish some valuable data for the staging Of this picture.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
Serial No. o2s75.
MINERAL APPLICATION
UNrED sTATEs LAND oFFIcH.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
 Juneau, Alaska. Feb. 26. 1916.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that John Rock, whose post office address @ Juneau. Alaska, has made nppllca- ton for Q United States patent for tho Mammoth No. 9. Mammoth Mo- q. Mammoth No. and Mammoth No. c lode mining claims embraced in U. IS. Mineral Survey No. 1032, situated on the north slope of tho mountains between Ioungs Bay and Hawk Inlet, about { miles south Of fh- former. latitude 58' 06' N.. end longitude 13f' i0' w., in the Harris Mining District. Juneau Land District, Alaska, cover Ing fifteen hundred feet in length along each of suid lode mining claims. and more particularly described as follows.
 Mammoth No. 4 Lodo
 Beginning ct Cor. No. 1, O post marked S. 10S2 ]. M. {. whence Q. S. L.. M. No. 20 bears N. 87' 0o' ", 31l.00 feet dist; thence N. 11s 53' D.. 600 ft. Co Cor. No. 9, O post marked S. l032 9. M. {; thence S. 78' 07' b., 1S00 ft. Co Cor. No. 8. a post marked Q. lQ82. 8 M. q thence g. IF 5S' ", GOO lt. Co Cor. No q. @ post marked C. 1e32. (. M. q; thcnco N. Tse or Wa lS00 e. to Cor. No l tha piaoa cf bcElnnf1g. Arca 21. e6i acres
 Mammoth No. 6 Lo5o
 DeEiiming at Cor. NO. <, Identical with Cor No 1 ol Mammoth No. 6 lode claim of this survey, previously described. whence Q. g. L. M. No. 20 bears W. S7' 09' w., 3148O ft. dist; thence 6. 7S' or B., l50O ft. to Cor. No. 2. identical with Cor. No. { of Mammoth No. lode; thence s. 11s 5S' w.. GOO e. to Cor. No. 8. Q post marked g. 1O92 g. M. 8; thence N. 78e O7' w.. 150o ft to Cor, No. {, o post
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
wAsRg IS AARRY eRIFElNa

Inquiry has been received at the Governors office concerning Harry Griffin, last heard from when in St Louis Missouri, in August, 1898. Is supposed to have joined the rush to Klondike, and that he is now in Alas ka. His daughter. who was but a babe when he left home. is anxious to fin dhim. Any information concern ing him should be sent to the Cover nor's office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
Rex Beach Films

Exclusive photoplay rights Go Rex Beach novels have been acquired by the Lubln Company of Philadelphia. Preparations are In progress for elab crate screen productions of "Tae Sil- yer Horde" "The Barrier" and The Iron Trail" The producing compan- les will be sent to the exact places described ia the novels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
MOVIE DRAMA iN JUNEAU
 And Elsewhere
general Flicker NeVt
lnh,rt Rnc.noltl,-nreanl

Going into the Dream last night from Che cold weather outside. sitting down and watching the first reel Of Buck shot John. one felt Ike wlpins the precipitation from the face. And how the dust did roll. The scene was cer. tainly summery. But aside rom the imag nation the bill which opened last night and continues through Sunday is a good one. It Is Q strictly west ern drama. It starts off with several hold.ups. captures. hanging bee and finally the prison. Then there is tho t escape and the ultimate pardon There ' are several excellent characters in tho production. There is a newspaperman who is not Of the stagey kind. He acts real. thank goodness. The plot is not sa complicated one and is good Ho bart Bosworth has been seen here be fore and he adds to hls reputation In the present production
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04

tances of from 22O to 300 yards, Is dead. His greatest race was O spec
 al match at 40 yards against Ed Tinsdale. at Mystic Park in 1880, at which time he won purse of $2O.' 900. In o tour of this country and of England which followed, he won ey- cry race.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
Nd More MermaId stuff

News comes from Jamaica, where the Fox picture is being produced, that Annette Kenerman has had al- most enough Of swimming. She has suffered SO many injuries on rocky coast that her love of the water has waned considerably. and she ia pray Ing for the completion Of the picture.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
vrIe at Douolaa

The Master Key" closes tonight at the Lyric and beginning tomorrow night. besides the pictures, special attraction will be added. Mile Liz cite the popular entertainer will ap- pear in song hits. Beginning tomor- row the Lyric will g,ye matinee. This is for tho benefit of those who cannot attend at any other time. "The Master Key" will be given a special run to allow those who desire to be- come acquainted with this serial.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
Lord To eon Elnht.

Among the prominent people who probably will attend the bout between Jess Willard and Frank Moran at Madison Square Garden on March 25, will be Lord Lonsdale Of England. Tex Rickard seated that tho wellKnown pa tron of boxing in England had stated his Intention of coming and had en. gagged a rlngside box.
 Lord Lonsdale is the donor of the Lonsdale belt. which is emblematic of the lightweight championship and Is now ia the possession of Freddy Welsh. who won the title from Willie Richie.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
BAIL TEAMS CLASH
 IN FIRST SET

Tonight at S:15 sharp the fast Ju- neau High School team and the A. B. team will clash in the first of ser. ies of games to be played in the near future.
 Yesterday afternoon the Hlgl School boys finished their last train. ing and last night the A. B's finished with their last signal practice. Boys teams have been training faithfully and are in good condition to put ur O fast game from start to finish.
 A great amount of interest is shown around the club in regards to the A B. team. All the members are anx. ious to see their team in action as they want to get a line on them to see how they will compare with the fast Treadwell aggregation who will be their next opponents.
 A big crowd ,s expected as the High School boys and girls are turn. Ing out In force to root" for their team while the A. B.'s will be there in large numbers to encourage their champions and urge them along.
 The public will be admitted to see the game and will be charged the ad- mission price Of % cents. The teams win line up as follows:
 A. B's Position J. II. S. Jim Momb Center c. Hodges Joe Skoog Forward c. Kasheyaroff Fred Kennedy W. Burford Frank Burley Guard c. McKinnon Ned Carlson c. Anderson
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
lnhn Em.r.nn comlnn

In "Tho Bachelors Romance' which wll shortly appear here, John Elmer son will be seen in the leading role Mir. Emerson recently was well ,e- celved here when ho appeared at the Dream in the Conspiracy" In this production he played the detective.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
caby oeslys Next Week

Gaby Deslys in Her Triumph" comes to the Dream next week. This Is tho orig'na4 production Gaby ap- peared in when she forsook the real stage for a time for the movie.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
WoIoart-Weloh Bout.

Ad wolgast and lightweight Cham pion Freddy Welsh meet in ten round contest Monday night at Mil waukee. The boxers are to weigh in at 1S5 pounds Monday afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
.'Iosie' s Legacy' 9
'A RoLLicKlNo COMEDY featuring
 BILLIE oUiRK and JOSIE sApEEN

A RoLLicKlNe COMEDY featuring BILLIE oUiRK and JOSIE sApEEN
 MUSICAL PROGRAM March-"Battle Royal" Serenade-'D'Amour." Waltz-"Senora''-(spanish) Novelette-"Water colors." "That Moaning saxaphone Rag "Dance of the Sparrows." Spanish Serenade-"Fantello." WaItz-'Love's Intoxicaticn." A Tone Plcture-"Golden Dawn" March-'The Boys from Home"
 RAY STEVENS saxaphone Player, will be added to the regular Orpheum Orchestra.
 SUNDAY MATINEE
 2:so p. N. Sharp
 PRICES 10 and 15 c. SPECIAL PRoeRAM-ENTlRE
 CHANGE
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
Headllrers comlnq

"GraustarlS" "The Eagles Nest, and "St Elmo are among the head line shows coming to the Orpheum. All are well known and should have good presentations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
Sunday orpheum

-.The Walls of Jericho" closes to- night at the Orpheum and the new bill opens tomorrow night. Tomorrow afternoon a special matinee viii be
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
At Inc DouoIas Orphcun

Thurlow Bergen and Elsie Eamond arc transferred tomorrow to tho Or pheum at Douglas in "The Walls of Jerleho.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04

e special program. "The Goddess" wlil not appear this week but will next. "A Night in a Jungle" and the biz Broadway feature The Silent Plea" wm be the head liners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
ANNA BARRON LEAvEs

FOR HUNTER BAY The cannery tug Anna Barron which has been in Juneau for the past two days, lett for Funter Bay th's morning. Captain J. T. Barron, who has been in the city for several days and diver c. L. stagger. who arrived from Ketchikan on his way to Fun ter Bay to superintend the installa- ton of fish traps, left on the Barron for the cannery. While in port the tugs boilers were overhauIed and re- pared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
Johnny o,Leary WIns

Johnny oLeary. lightweight cham. pion of Canada, easily defeated Solly Burns of Los Angeles the other night in Philadelphia. They went six fast rounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
5 SaTUrDay SAyInGs }
 (sy jeRRW

 THAT HAD been caused BY BURsTED pipes AND TURNED away AND WE thot he was GOING TO go down town FOR HIS tools BUT HID fooled us AND PULLED about TWELVE TONS OF DEsTRoYERs FROM HIS coat pockets LIKE A magician, AND WE watched him.
  FASCINATED, AND HE started to hum
  A TUNE ABOUT THE charge OF THE s.x hundred AND EVERYTHING AND PICKED up A SAW and chisel AND WE left the house
  AND ALL day lcng
  ALL WE could sec IN OUR minds eye
  WAS A SAW and a chisei AND ALL that wo could hear WAS FALLING plaster AND RIPPING bOerds AND WHEN we got homo WE LOOKED all around BUT THERE were NO TORN walls  OR FLOORS NOR ANYTHING.
 eo NOT EVEN
  A HAND PRINT on THE WHITE wood work. AND WE asked our wife DIDN'T HE STAY" AND SHE said IVES, HE has finished, ALL BUT little, AND HE sure is Q worker"  AND WE thot about THE DITCH
  AND EVERYTHING
  AND DECIDED
  THAT IF ever again WE HAD use for plumber
  WE WANTED tho ono WITH RED hair
  WHOSE FIRST name IS FRANK.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04
Eamoua Runner pend

John Kaiser" Powers, who thirty five years ago was internationally ia. nous as professional runner at dis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04

DR. FANNIE WAITE eyeaighi sDecislist-valentina Block
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04

SAVE MONEY on your dental work by sesing Dr. ualford, Seward Build ng. 2-ls-t
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04

KoIsrs Place for poe repairinr of all kinda 2-17-6.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-04

marked 8. 1Os2 (. NJ. 8; thence N.
 IT. 5s' w., coo 1t. to Cor. No. 1, tho place of beginning. Area 2O.es1 acres.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-27
OVER 200
 MEXICANS SHOT DOWN

PERsHING's HEADQUARTERS, at Front, June 27.-The battle at carrizal between the two American troops and the Mexicans lasted for 45 minutes according to detailed report made today by Capt. Mercy During that time the colored troops fought with the greatest of valor and not until the time when the am. munltlon was exhausted were the Americans cut to pieces.
 Lieut.. Adiar, who fell in the fight ina, and who took command of Troop c when Capt. Boyd was kill. ed, died as soldier and his laet words to the eolored sergeant of the troop were: "Go on Sergeant, fight them to a standstiIl."
 During the fighting the troopers frequently burst Into songs.
 Capt Mercy believes that fully 200 of the Mexieans were killed and an equal number wounded. He states that the American firing was well spent. the troopers fighting for their lives and not for effect.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-27
FRENCH TAKE GERMAN LINE
 OF TRENCHES

PARIS, June 27.-The Germans have been defeat ed decsvey in one of the hardest fought engagements in the Verdun battles
 For eighty hours the French artillery with con tinuous fire from the big guns rained shells upon the trenches of the Germans and this afternoon the war o flee announced officially that the first line of German defense trenches had been occupied the Germans re- treating to the second line in great disorder
 Last Friday the announcement was made that the French and Russian soldiers were starting great effort to dislodge the Germans On wide front the heavy artillery was assembled and the bombardment of the first line of German trenches began.
 All day Friday, throughout Saturday and Sunday and unceasingy continuing yesterday and last night hundreds of shells were hurled upon the invaders Var ious assaults were attempted on the Germans by the French but the former replied as ferociousy as the French were forcing.
 Early this morning an extra attempt was inaugu rated and under the most intense fire of the Verdun fights the French infantry charged the German trench es The Germans stoEcally and slowly retreated then finally burst into and the retreat to the second line of defense was made and the occupancy of the first line by the French was announced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-27
TWO STEAMERS LEFT SEATTLE LAST NIGHT
 FOR PORTS IN NORTH

SEATTLE. June 27.-The Admiral Watson and the City of Seattle sail ed during the night for Alaska. The Watson had the following for Ju- neau: John A. Peabody. Iyer Vest ness. Carl Weist. Martin Dahl and wife and C. W. Stockham. For Doug las. Mary Igoni and E. W. McGinnis and for Treadwell J. Osborne and l.. W. McFadden.
 The City of Seattle took the fol. lowing passengers: Juneau. Nat C. Moore and wife. Kathleen Moore. George R. Perry. Mrs. M J. Riley. Joe Rody. A. W. Lethdale and wife. Louis Ross. J. l.. Sunday and C. W. Skidgree. Douglas O. A. 1verson and s. M Peterson.
 Alameda Sailed Today
 SEATTLE, June 27.-The Alameda sailed this forenoon with a large list of passengers. the following be- ing for Juneau Mrs Helen Rock, Laura B. Jones. Harry Austin. Miss l.. Benson. Fl. Clause. Mary Freeburn Margaret Glavary. Miss B. Toftager. Louis Freeburn. B. F. Owners. Marie Clear. Dr. A. B. Jones and wife. W. c. Freeburn and wife and Lawrence Freeburn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-27
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
 --i- and Mail Information
NoW BOUND NoRTH.

NOW BOUND NORTH. Princess Alice sailed from wrangeu at 7:30 o'clock this morning. Due in Juneau at 10 o'clock tonight. Has mail City of Seattle sailed north last night. Due here Friday Has Admiral Watson. sailed last night. Due here Friday. Has mail
 Alameda sailed this morning. Due here Friday. Prince George is due Friday morning. Due here Friday.
 SCHEDULED SAiLlNes. Princess Sophia scheduled to sail from Vancouver July 1st. Prince Rupert due 10 sail from Seattle July 3rd. Humboldt due 10 leave Seattle June 29th
 Northwestern is scheduled to sail north on June 29th. Jefferson is scheduled 10 sail north on July 1st.
 SoUTH5oUNo SAILINGS. Admiral Evans southbound this afternoon.
 Spokane due southbound to- night at midnight. Mariposa due southbound to- morrow morning at ten o'clock.
 OTHER SAILlNoS Prince Of Wales scheduled to sail for Sitka tonight at o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-27
ALASKA COAST SURVEY WORK
 IS CARED FOR

WASHINGTON. June 27.-The ap. propriation Of all the money needed to continue the work of dragging AL aska harbors and water courses was assured when the Senate committee included the item for that in the appropriation bill The appropria- tion was strongly uurged by Secre- tary of Commerce William C. Red field. and Seantors Miles Pondexter and Wesley l.. Jones. of Washing ton. appeared before the Senate committee and urged the expenditure of the money.
 A few minor amendments that the committee reporting the appropria. tion has agreed to accept from the floor and include in the bill will in. sure the completion of the work that has been under way since the early summer of 1915.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-27
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND
 DOLLARS FOR ALASKA ROADS


 The military appropriations bill, carrying among other items. an ap- propriation Of S500000 for military roads and trails in Alaska. has passed the House os Representatives according to telegram received by Mayor B. D. Stewart from Delegate James Wickersham. The appropria. ton will be expended under the di- rection of the Alaska Board of Road Commissioners. A dispatch received by The Empire late yesterday said that the Senate had accepted the House amendment to the military appropriation bill. making this al. lowance The bill will become a law as soon as it shall have been signed by the President.
 This is the largest single approp- riation that the United States gov ernment has ever made for roads in Alaska. It was secured from Congress through the War Depart. ment Col. W. P Richardson. presi. dent of the road commission. asked the Secretary of War to recommend the appropriation. The larger amount was asked for because of the i'm. mediate need for money to complete the road from the coast to Fairbanks to make it more serviceable for au. tomobiles. and to build a road from Ruby. on the Yukon river. to Long creek. The latter road will be a part of the system that it is pro posed to improve or build connecting the lnnoko. the headwaters of the Kuskokwim and the lditarod coun. try with the railroad system leading to the coast and with the Yukon river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-27
AMERICAN AVlAToRs IN FRANCE HELD UP
 IN RETURNING HOME

PARIS. June 27.-When the new, reached here that the United States was preparing for war with Mexico many American aviators who have been on duty with the allies request ed the authorities Co be released from their term of enlistment that they might return to their home This was refused. according to the men. The reason given for the re fusal is said to be due to the facl that they enlisted for the duration of the war It is said, hNwever, thal pressure may be brought to beai that may result in their freedom.