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The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
JESS WILLARD ASKS S75,ooo FOR BOUT WITH GEORGE cARPEN. TIER, THE FRENCH HEAVY WEIGHT, IN NEW YORK AT AN EARLY DATE
Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. Dec. 5.-Delayed) In respon~e to an inquiry as to whether or not his principal would consider a go with George Carpen- tier, the French champion heavy weight, here in the near future, Tom Jones, manager for Jess Willard heavyweight champion ring man of The reply of Jones caused consider able Consternation in local sporting circles. as the bout is scheduled to be for only ten rounds, and 1t will be a mo decision" go at that Tex Rickard, the fight promoter who pro- pounded the question, stated shortly after hearing from Jones that he cannot think of accepting Willards proposition, and that he Is now look, ing for Les DArecy, the Australian fighter. D'Arecy is reported to have left Sydney, N s. w. as a stowaway on the American steamship Luchen- bach in October. and the Luchen- bach is stated to have reached Tal- tai, Chilli on November 29 Con e. quently it is believed that DArecy will be easily found and that he will be willing to fight for a compara- lively small sum, as he is undoubt- edly "on his uppers," so to speak It Is therefore thought that at least part of the money expected from the fight can go to the American fund for the French wounded.
 It is understood that Rickard, in agreeing to promote the fight. prom ised Carpenter s22,OoO. The fund for the French wounded is to get S25,000 if the fight is pulled off, ac- cording to current report The fund is also to get third of the receipts from the motion pictures which will be taken of the fight
 Before hearing from Jones, Vii lards manager, tonight, Rickard an nounced his inte ltion to seek D'Arecy in the event that Willard's price for a fight was too high. And it is very apparent now that he will pro ceed to carry out his original in tentions, although no such statement has been made from the promoters headquarters here.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 5-( (Delayed)-A num- Der of resgnatons of diplomats in the service of the Unit cd States in foreign countries have already been received according information coming of the depart ment Whether those who have resigned requested to do not known, but is known that their resgnations have been accepted and that instances least for them have been named thought that the gnations but forerunners of others which may be expected to before March next when Presi dent Wilson assumes office for his second term.
 Among those whose resignatons have ben announced Henry Dyke minister The Netherlands and to
 uxemburg; Thaddeus A. Thompson envoy extraordinary and minister penipotentiay Bogota, Colombia and Will liam H. Hornibrook, envoy extraordinary and minister plenpoenary Siam It is understood here that John Garrett will succeed Mr. Van Dyke minister The Meth erlands and to I,uxemburg.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
TOO LATE HE
 IS RELEASED
Associated Press.)


 ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Dec. 5.-De- layed) Dear McDaniel, prosecuting attorney of Buchanan county, was acquitted today by jury of the crime of having murdered his wife. The jury was out two hours before bringing in verdict.
 Mcdaniel was released from jail tonight His release came too late, however, for him to prosecute his campaign for reelection and he was defeated at the November elections here, although most of the ticket on which he was running was elected to office. He has now announced that henceforth he will spend hi time trailing the persons whom he believes are guilty of murdering his wife.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

way would seem to SO indicate. Some surmise. however. that the lake at Lake City indicates the old channel or payway. and this lake is almost at the extreme left limit of the flats. MT. Dillon and Mir. Koebsch. work ing with the Eglar drill, found noth- ing on the right limit. some miles across the valley, where they sank repeatedly.
 J. s. Duncan went violently insane on the street here some few days ago. his mania being lectures. He discourses yolubly on Daniel Web s,er, Robert Haynes and various notable oourtly gentlemen of the past. but feels that he has them ex- celled as to ability. He is in very distressing tate, at times almost ap- preaching violence, and has several guards to care for him.
 Thanksgiving passed off very quiet ly and pleasantly in many homes, winding up in the evening with a dance at Hoffman hall, attended by practically all the couples in town. By the grace of the cold storage, a few turkeys and chickens were available, and fine dinners were plenty. Quite few moo are being killed, which relieves the meat famine to very considerable extent
 George Morrison has left town presumably for the Outside, after making a very considerable cleanup all around.
 George Pennington and Julius Hoff- man have made very considerable stay in our midst, on business mat ters bent They will be returning shortly.
 Mrs. George Allenwell, who fol- lowed big mooe for an hour and a half in the Beaver country, and finally felled him, reports an inter- esting interview with a handsome caribou. Jack Curry, being little sore that she bagged the only moose taken so far on the trip, advised her to meet them during the fore noon and not to bring any gun Wearing a bright red sweater, she set out after breakfast to fiud Mir Allenwell and ran across the afore said caribou. He liked her looks and approached within 30 feet of her, sizing her up from head to foot, mo t leisurely. Being unarm ed. she waved her arms at him. whereupon he walked off a short distance and, against turning, took a liberal survey of that gorgeous sweater and it's contents, and then left to tell the rest of his friends about it.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

than will be allowed to go unques- toned.
 The first and third divisions will probably have few or no contests. In the Fourth division 1t Is rumored that the Wickersham men will con te.t the soldier votes. and in the Second, according to reports the Sul- ger partisans are preparing to con. test votes for every reason from mayhem to arson. including the fact that from all indications the Grigs. by vote went to Wickersham. It is therefore probable that 1t will be springtime before the smoke of con. flict clears away and a correct es. timate can be made of the actual vote.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
MCCORMICK IS
 FAVORED ONE
Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec B. (Delayed)-The supreme court of the United States has sustained a dam. age verdict of $145,S31. returned in the lower court, against the Penn sylvania railroad for failure to sup ply coal cars to the Sonman Coal company. Vance Mccormick, chair. man of the Democratic national com mittee, is the treasurer of the Son. man Coal company
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
WILSON GIVEN OVATION
 AS HE READS MESSAGE

WASHINGTON, D. G. Dec s-(Delayed)- Wood ro" Wilson, President of the United States accorded one of the greatest ovatons given any President when he made his appearance before joint session gress this morning for the purpose of reading his message the demonstration lasted for fully hour, during which the President the recipient of many congratulations upon his eeCtlon from Republicans and Democrats alike the representatives of both parties joining appauding when the cheering had subsded and the President ack nowledged the reception which had been accorded him. One o the features ot the occasion the suffrage demonstration from the gallery occupied by the sufragees
 The President had launched into his address reviewing his recommendations railroad legislation and corrupt prac tice and had passed his recommendations for a broader government for Porto Rico, when the rail of the gallery occupied by the flutered down a great yellow silk banner bearing the inscription "Presi- dent Wilson, what will you do for womans suffrage A page secured the banner and passed the arms. The President looked up and smiled broadly, but continued his speech without hesitation. number of gal ery guards hurried to where the suragettes in the front row, but merely watched them. Immediately after the demonstration had been made the suffragsts pres anchorage handed canned reports of the affair gv ing the names of the mians and interview with each The spokeswoman for the sufragetes stated af- ter the demonstration to authorized newspaper repre- sentave that they had planned do something startling during President Wilson's address keep congress 'aly reminded of recommendations for woman suffrage.
 THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
 The message delivered congress by President Will today dealt altogether with domestic problems It erred great deal railroad legislation, carrying practi cay the recommendations as were made at the last session. It favored enargng the powers of interstate commerce commission and also favored allowing American corporations to form collective selling agencies abroad
 THE SENATE SESSION.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec 5.-(Delayed) )-Corrupt practices legislation to limit the expenditures by any poti cal party for the election of President limiting the to be expended at each election $4OOOOO less made of unfinished business of in the senate today. Senator Owen the author of the bill, said that he will support every possible opportunity Senator Pen submitted amendment to the bill giving the super vision of the election to the government and prevent the dsenranchsemet of the negro in the southern states Therefore the amendment be passed upon by both the house and the The amendment must be passed upon and disposed of before any action be taken tlah
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
CASE OF GERMAN CONSUL WHO IS CHARGED WITH CONSPlRING TO BREAK NEUTRALITY OF THE UNITED STATES ATTRACTS WIDE ATTENTION.
Associated PTess)

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5.-De. layed) The case of the United States vs. Franz Bopp and others the defendants in which proceedings are charged with conspring to break the neutrality laws of the United States, formally opened in federal court here this morning. Bopp i. the German consul general who was charged with the attempted commits sion of many crimes shortly after the war in Europe broke out, his alleged accomplices in crime being men attached to his office.
 The case against the men is at tracting nationwide attention, two hundred and fifty witnesses. for both sides, having been subpoenaed from all parts of the country.
 In his opening statement to the jury today the district attorney ar raigned the defendants Ill very strong terms. He said that he is certain that the judiciary body will see the necessity of convicting all such men as Bopp and his associates af- ter they hear the evidence. which, he declared, is conclusive on prac- tically every point.
 Bopp and his accomplices attempt ed to blow up a dynamite barge in the harbor at Seattle in May, 1915, according to the statement of the district attorney. He also said that he has secured evidence to prove that the defendants planned to put bombs in ammunition shipments go- ing to Canada, and that, in addi- tion to -troying the powder they laid their plans so that the railroad cars tran porting it, and other rail road property, would be destroyed.
 Their activities were learned when Louis Smith turned government in former, according to the district at torney. Smith had been in the em ploy of Bopp and his associates. re- ceiving $500 per month for his dy- namite activities.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
PRICES STILL
 ARE GOING UP
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. B. (Delaved) Business conditions con tinue favorable on all markets, al though prices are still going up, the price of many commodities having reached the high levels of the pro- duction. And all markets being ac- tive, many of these commodities are entirely sold out In others the re- port of the federal reserve board notes a widespread shortage in Its monthly report, which fact is a further inconvenience to commercial industrial activities.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
MAN
 GETS BIG FINE
Especial to The Citizen)

RICHARDSON, Dec. 6.-M. Emard, of Tenderfoot. pleaded guilty to the crime of indecent exposure today when brought before Commissioner A. J. Griffin. Judge Griffin there upon gave him fine which. with costs, aggregated the sum of $162,50. Deputy Marshal Jack Wood, of Fair banks, made the arrest, having come here for that purpose.
 This Is the second time that Emard has been arrested for indecent ex- posture. When he committed his first offense it was thought that he was insane.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
RETURNS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK OF COURT DIFFER FROM
 THOSE SENT IN EARLlER- CHANGE ADDS ELEVEN VOTES
 TO SULZER'S TOTAL.

The official returns from the Koyu kuk, which have just arrived at the office of the clerk of the district court. give Sulzer 49, Wickersham 56, and Lewis 27 votes. This changes the existing figures on the total vote, as these precincts, as reported from Panama, where they were re- ceived by messenger, gave Sulzer 43 and Wickersham 61, a plurality of IS, whereas the correct count only gives Wickersham a plurality of II votes.
 On the face of the returns it looks as if this section of the country was losing some of it's citizens. as the
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
OFF AGAIN, ON
 AGAIN FINNEGAN

Out of the mass of conflicting statements and figures being receiv- ed on the delegate election, only one fact stands out clearly. and that is that the side which loses will certainly demand recount. The partisans on both sides agree on this. They go even further. saying that, If their man loses, there will be a great number of contests. In fact, after hearing the talk from both parties, 1t Is almost a safe bet that more votes will Do contested
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

COLONIAL, SECRETARY IN ASQUITH MINISTRY IS ASKED BY KING GEORGE TO FORM NEW CABINET-kING TAKES ACTION AT SUCCESS TION OF ASQUITH, THE RESIGNED PRE- NIIER-I.AW SUMMONED TO PALACE, WHERE HE GOES INTO CONFERENCES WITH KING LAW UNDECIDED AS TO WHETHER OR NOT HE WILL ACCEPT PREAIIERSIIIP-LLOYD GEORGE PROMINENTLY MENTIONED AS SEC OND CIiOICI+-NO MATTER WHO IS PREMIER COALITION CABINET WILL, CONTINUE IN OF FICE WITH FEW CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP WAR MANAGEMENT TO BE SPEEDED UP
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

LONDON, Dec. 5-(Deaycd)-That Premier As quth has advised King George the formation o1 new ministry to Andrew Bonar aw colonial secretary in the old cabinet and member of the British commit tee is the made by the London Dispatch The paper further that Premier Asq1ith rendered his resignation audience granted him by the king and that the resignation accepted Immediately after cepng the last advice be given him by his old premier King George summoned Law to the palace.
 LAW OFFERED PREMIERSHIP
 LONDON, Dec. 5.-( Delay )-During the confer which he had been summoned by King George to- day Andrew Bonar Law, colonial secretary of Great Brit ain, offered the premiership of the British empire He has announced that he is yet undecided whether he will accept the offer If he refuses is probable that the premiership will be offered David Lloyd George secretary of war
 There is considerable talk the possibility of general eection It have been held in December, 1915, but put off of the And it is very probable that it will be put off again for the there will be strong opposition any political campaign which would divert the energies of the country from work
 No matter who the future premier is to be, ndca- tons that the coalition cabinet will continue in office It is probable, however, that there will be changes in few of the memberships in order speed up the agement.
 ASOUITHS INCUMBENCY
 LONDON, Dec. 5-(Delayed)-Rt. Hon. Herbert Henry Asquh became premier of Great Britain in 1908 Immediately after he started his premiership he na- gurated radical reforms, assisted by David George with whom he is now apparently at odds.
 Shortly after the started the Asql1ith ministry assaed all sides particularly in regard its naval poll ministry and demand for smaller council in dependenty of the cabinet, ending with the resignation of Asquith from the premiership and the probable appointment of either Law or George in his stead.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

UNITED STATES IS CLEANING HOUSE-RESIGNA- TIONS OF SEVERAL, MINISTER'S ALREADY RECEIVED ARE PROBABLE FORI1RUNNERS OF OTHERS WHICH WILL, BE FORTHCOMING ON OR BEFORE. THE FOURTH DAY OF MARCH WHEN PRESIDENTIAL. TERM OPENS.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
RATES NOT LOWERED.
Associated Preas.l

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 5.- (Delayed)-The Inland cities have lost their fight in the supreme court of the United States against the Interstate Commerce commission for granting lower transcontinental rail road rates to cities on the Pacific coast on account of water competi. ton.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

The latest information obtainable is that Irene Sherman is still improving. Her chances for re- covery are considered bright at this time.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21

"a the great spiral or the Milky way
probably does not exceed from 1000 to
5000 "parsecs." or from 800 to 200
million times the earth's distance from
the sun. A parsec. which corresponds to
a paraIlax of one second of arc. equals
about 19000.00O,0O0 nineteen trll-
lionl miles. But some of the spiral
nebulae appear to be at least 10000
parsecs distant
If that Is SO there exists between
them and the outer frontiers of the Wis
ible universe gap far broader than
the entire diameter OF that universe. 1t
can hardly be supposed. then, that they
are outlying parts of or attendants
upon our universe, but 1t is much more
reasonable TO conclude that they are
other unlverses constructed on simi
lar plan. but SO far away that as view.
ed with our utmost visual powers, our
mightiest telescopes. they are but
cleaning specks! Perhaps the nearest
Of these strange objects Is the Androm-
eda nebula, which. In a small tele-
scope, looks like a faint spindle shaped
wlsp.-Garrett p. Servlss in New York
Journal
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21
tto>. Catarrh Is Contracted.

Mothers are sometimes so thought
less as to neglect the colds which their
children contract. The Inflammation
of the mueus membrane. at first acute
becomes chronic and the child has
chronic catarrh, disease that is sell
dom cured and that may prove life's
burden. Many persons who have this
loathesome disease will remember
having had frequent colds at the time
it was contracted. A little foret bought
a bottle of Chamberlain cough rem
edy iudiei0usly used. and all this
trouble might have been avoided. OBJ
eVeryw here.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21
HURLEY TESTIMONY.
Home Proof, Here, There and
Everywhere.

When you see Doan's Kidney Pills rec
commended in this paper you most al
ways find the recommended Hurley
resident. It's the same everywhere
IN 8, 500 towns in th1o u S. Forty thous-
and people publicly thank Doan's What
other kidney remedy can give this proof
of merit. honesty and truth? Home tes-
timooY must be true or it could not be
published here. Read this Hurley rec
ommendation. Then insist on having
Ooan's. You will know what you are
getting:
James Boundy, Fifth Ave, NJ, Hur-
ley, says: "When have noticed the
least fault with my kidneys, or when the
kidney secretions have been discolored
have taken few doses of Duan s Kid
ney Pills. They have always rid me of
burning, scalding sensation that accom-
panied the passages of the kidney secre-
tons and removed the sediment. feel
free to speak a good word for Doan s
Kidney Pills at all times in view of the
good results they have brought"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't mp
Iy ask for ak dney rem, edy- get Doan'
Kidney Pllls-the same that Mr.. Boundy
uses. Foster Mllburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo. N. Y. Adv
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21
State of Wisconsin,

County Court for iron County.
In Probate.
In Re Estate of Susan Meade, de-
ceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN:
That at the regular term of the
County Court, to be held in and for
said county, at the Court House in
the Town of Vaughn, in said county,
on the first Tuesday of November,
1916, following matter will be heard,
considered, examined and adjusted
The application of Henry Meade,
administrator of the estate of Susan
Meade, late of the town of Vaughn.
in said county, deceased. for the set
Element of his final account as such
administrator, which account is now
on file in said cOmt, and for the as
signment of the residue of the sai9
estate to those entitled thereto. r
Dated the 10th day of October, 1915.
BY the Court,
+. ii. Aspinwall,
42-44 County Judge.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21

what! Buying more golf clubs?
thought you had a pretty complete out
fit before"
Il have. but that cnddle of mine lad
the nerve to Singer when | topped my
drive yesterday. and I'm going to make
him carry double weight" Mall
Gazette
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21
State of Wisconsin.

County Court for Iron County.
In Probate.
In Re Estate of Octave Secor, De
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that at the spe-
eial term of the County Court, 10 be
held in and for said county. at the
court house in the village o. Hurley
in said county, on the last Tuesday
of October. 1919, the following matter
will be heard, considered, examined
and adjusted
The application of Florence Pollock.
the eXecutriX of the estate of Octave
Seeor, deceased, late of the village of
Hurley in said county. for the settle
ment of her final aocDunt as such eX-
ecutriX, which account is now on Tile
ia said court. and for the assignment
of the residue of said estate TO those
entitled thereto.
Dated Sept. 18th. 1916.
BY the Court,
L. IL. Aspinwall,
County Judge
Geo. &. Foster. Attorney 4o-42
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21
His Method.

The little girl who was visiting at
neighbours house had gone out to look
at the horses.
Here's one OF them" she said, that
has watery eyes and coughs and hangs
his head just the way papa's horse did
last summer"
What did your papa do for his
horseT asked the owner of the ami
mails.
HE sold him." was the innocent an
swer.-Pearson's Weekly.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21
When You Take Cold.

With the average man a cold is a
serious matter and should not be trif-
ed with, as some of the most danger
GUS diseases start with a common
cold. Take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and get rid of your cold as
quickly as possible. You are not ex
perimenting when you use this RENE
dy, as it has been in use many years
and has an established reputation. 1t
contains no opium or other narcotic.
Obtainable everywhere.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21
State of WISCONSIN.

Circuit Court-Iron County.
Ellworth j. Coburn,
Plaintiff,
VS.
Lena Coburn,
Defendant.
The State of Wisconsin, To the said
defendant
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after service
of tins summons. exclusive of the day
~ service, and defend the above en-
titled action in the court aforesaid;
and in case of your failure so to do,
Judgment will be rendered against
you according TO the demand of the
complaint.
Marion +. Reid,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
p. .. Address. Hurley, Iron county,
Wisconsin. 41-6
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21
WORK WITH A WILL.

We have certain work TO do
for our needs, and that is to be
done strenuousiy; other work to
do for our delight, and that to
be done heartily. Neither is it
to be done by halves o. shifts,
but with a will, ard what is not
worth this effort is not TO be
done at all.--Ruskin.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21

Happiness Is that single and glorious
thing which is the very light and sum
of the whole animated universe. and
where she is not 1t is better that moth
ing should be.-Colton.