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The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
LOCAL HOTEL
 SHUTS DOORS
 TEMP PORAR|LY

On Monday morning the Shaw house will close temporarily while he building is being moved to its new location on Front street MT Shaw owns the lot on Front street just across from his present location and realizing its advantages a. d business location, will install his hotel there at once.
 Dad" stated last night that fol some time he has been considering he proposition, and forese eing big increa in business for the coming summer, determined to have the work done TOW, as it will cause less inconvenience and loss of trade than it would later on. He will have the entire building renovated through out, and when completed it will be strictly up to date and first class n every respect.
 MT. Shaw has been h the hote' business in Fairbanks LOT con siderable number of years, and is perhaps as widely known as any Jther man in the entire territory in hi hue In q n nouncement, Dad" said, in part, as follows:
 'It is with regret that I clo-e my doors to the many friends who have patronized no other hotel in Fair banks since the Shaw House was built. To these I extend a warm and hearty welcome for their return on the day of it's reopening the datt to be announced later in these col lmns. With longing l await the opening when l expect to meet anI accommodate many old and new Al dSkdIlS " uO cone LII lIe Sdlut spirit and purpose to develop the mineral rc5ourcc1 of AlaaIa as did the ones in 9G. I will extend the welcome to 9'l tn the Old Home made new, and .ny interest VII be in hem end in tie development of Alaska. As retoiorc. I will try to have them meet the che cest chee- chacoes over the ice and not over the ice who are sure to land al Dad" Shaw's, Or there will be sour doughs there from their lonely cab ins and prospective rich c'ains, and none knows better the warm spot in the SourGougn's heart as he meets the cheechaco than does Dad. l await the opening and the day of 0f their coming.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
LOCAL WOMAN
 PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Alex Taskelamen, who re sided on Seventh avenue, died O. consumption last night at St. Jo- sephs hospital. She had been {,
 ufferer from this dread disease fol years, and was carried to the hos pital late Friday evening. suffering from a severe hemorrhage, from which she never recovered HeI husband is employed by the En gineering commission at Nenana. He has been notified and will probabl, reach town in a day or two. It was impossible to learn whether she lief, family or not. The funeral ar rangement1 will be made later.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
MISS JONES IS IMP ROWING NOW

That Miss lone Jones, the formel Fairbanks school teacher, is improv
 ng, is the word contained in let ters received here by friends of Miss Jones. She was at Mt Tabor when the letters, which were from her sis ter, were written, but the siste
 tated that she expected to have the patient at her home by Thanks giving, as she had made arrange ments to care for her and was thel negotiating with the proper officials
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
JOIN A. CARSON
 PASSES BEYOND
Associated PreSS.)

SALEM, Ore, Dec. 7.-(Delayed John A. Carson, one of the widest .nown attorneys on the Pacific coast, died suddenly at his homo lere today. His death was the re suit of a general breakdown, witt which MT. Carson had been suffering or some time, but it was totall! unexpected.
 Judge Carson first came into eN . eme prominence on the Pacific coast when he became counsel fol he Guggenheim and Havermeyer in erests in Alaska, which position h, held from 1905 until 1910. He was fifty-six years of age; was born at Belfast, Ireland, and educated in Canada. He moved to Salem in 1SSa and became naturalized citizen oi the United States.
 MT. Carson was a cousin of Si. Edward Carson, the great lrisl statesman. He leaves his widow three sons and two daughters tc mourn his loss.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
TYlERS HAVE GIRL.

Reports received here from Ne mana are to the effect that an eight pound girl was born to MT. and Mrs. Marcus V. Tyler on December 8. The little miss weighed eight pounds at the time of her arrival Mrs. Tyler was formerly Miss Vera Kelly. of Fairbanks and Brooks.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
{ Associated Prcssl

JUAREZ, Dec. I-(Dclayed )-ln dispatches received erc today Pancho Villa the bandit reported assemb Ing his forces at Parra He is at Savo forty five miles from Chihuahua. He has large quantities of loot captured at Chahua according the report received here
 The dispatches also that Villa killed sixty China men when he occupied Chihuaua Three Syrians are also reported to have death by his hand Another foreign reported to have death is Guerno Snyman son of the famous BOer general He killed on his ranch near san Pablo by Villa bandits, according the reports.
 Generals lrevno and Murgias, with large body of Carranza troops, still Chihuahua It is understood that they planning elaborate campaign against the bandits
 VILLA KILLS AMERICANS.
 Fl. PASO, Texas, Dec. 7.-( Delayed)-Two more added to the list of Villa victims among Am orleans in Mexico today when report reached here to the effect that Howard Weeks, sometimes known as Gray and John Poster had met death the hands of the bandits ecks was formerly of Denver but in the employ of an American mining doing business in the dis r1ct where Villa has made his headquarters Foster prospector. Both deaths took place time ago. although the did reach the border until today It regarded as authentic by the officials here
 Weeks resided at Parra. He called to the door his home and shot through the head in the presence of is wife and five children, who survive him. The body then hanged in the doorway according the report
 Fosters death took place Torreon. He first crriby initiated and then burned death the stake the presence of his
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

 the year is about over, and after he first of the coming year pros pecting activities will be redoubled There are already quite number of men in the hills, and everything points to year of unparalleled prosperity for the camp. According to MT. Miller, even if no more pay is uncovered, which is extremely unlikely, Brooks will be ranked as a producer for the next ten years at any rate. MT. Miller is remain ing in town several days before re turning home.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

BERLIN, Dec. 7-( Delayed )-1hat the people of Bu caes received the conquerng German troops with great enthusiasm when they entered the city after captuated, is the report received here from what is beeVe be authentic In many instances flowers streWr in the path of the soldiers they marched the streets, while after the troops bvouacked than salwart Aus tran German trooper to be wearing flower buttonole bouquet given him by admiring Rounan maiden The officers of the Austro- German forces also receiving considerable attention from the people of Btu c1ares many entertainments in their honor having been given, according the general report received here.
 Emperor William has telegram of congratua ton to General von Mackensen, who commanded the Ger
 forces during the campaign which ended with the cap ulatiOn of Bucharest
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
TWO BOATS SUNK.
Associated PresS)

LONDON, Dec. 7.-Delayed)--Re- ports received here today are to the effect that the Danish steamship Halfdan and the Spanish steamer Corona, have been sunk. The locali- ties in which the ships went down are not known. nor has the cause of their sinking been made public.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
BROOKS DEPUTY
 REACHES TOWN

One of the arrivals on last even ing's train was Deputy Marshal Frank Miller, of Brooks, who brought with him an insane man named Duncan. The pris oner is a resident of Brooks, and wa committed to Morningside asylum by Commissioner H. J. At well, of that place. Duncan will probably be confined in the local federal Jail until the next batch ot prisoners goes Outside.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
OFFICERS OF MIDNIGHT SUI CHAPTER NO. 6, ORDER or THE EASTERN STAR, FOR EN SUING YEAR ARE ELECTED.

Midnight Sun Chapter No. 6, Orde. Jf the Eastern Star, held very in Jortant business session last evening t their hall in the Masonic Temple
 In addition to routine business, si .andidates received the degrees O he Order, and new officers we lected for the ensuing year
 The officers elected last night were
 Worthy Matron Mrs. Susan \ Iacquarrie.
 Worthy Patron Frank B. Hall.
 Associate Matron Mrs. Florenc, Buckley.
 secsetary-Mrs. Anne P Caske. lle-electeO.
 Treasurer Mrs. Jennie E. Johnson Conductress Mrs Anna H. S. ,eorge.
 Associate Conductress Miss Pear 'etersen.
 The balance of the offices. to b, He'd by appointment of the incom ng worthy matron, will be announC d later. There are twelve offices tC )e filled by appointment
 The installation of officers vii ake place on the evening of Jan ., 1917, at Masonic Temple, an( ill be for members of the Orde. Jnly,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
ABE M 'K|NNCN
 FINISHES WORK

Abe McKinnon. with the conctruc ion crew that has been working oI he lower Tanana river mail trail arrived in town yesterday afternoon. After completing his work on tn, Ialdez trail lat fall, MT. McKin non took a gang out on the mail trail between Fairbanks and Tanana ,epairing old bridges and putting in new ones wherever necessary. This ,oute is in good condition now for the winter travel.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

in the mud flats of the Salchaket slough. The time of his return can not be definitely stated, but he will probably come in over the trail early in the spring.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

Deputy Marshal Jack Wood ar rived in town ye- terday afternoon from Richardson. where he had been on business connected with the mar shais office.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

GEORGIA SENATOR'S BILL PRO WONG FOR SUBSTITUTES FOR FEDERAL JUDGES AT PRESI DEBTS DISCRETION FIRST BILL PASSED.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
NEW BRITISH PREMIER
 TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
{ Associated Press. ]

LONDON, Dec. ~ (Deayed)-In confornance with which has prevailed since the earliest days ot England, David oydGeorgc recently appointed prime mn ser of England knelt the feet of King George Buck ngan palace tonight and kissing the kings hand, for maly took his oath of office premier. Only few ott- Cials and dignitareS present during the cere mony Premier George left the palace immediately after the ceremony was and to his headquarters in the house of parliament.
 PARLIAMENT MEETS TUESDAY
 LONDON, Dec. 7.-(Delayed d)-Ihe British parlia- 1nent will be convened for session Tuesday. 1t thought probable that the premier will announce the of those whom he has appointed cabinet members that time. Is reported that the cabinet will con tain strong business element with labores in the iorty and large section of liberals although the bulk will be UnlOnlStS.
 It though Premier George will have working majority in the house of commons When the of his appointment premier first made many msgivngs expressed regarding ns ability to form cabinet, but all have given way to confidence It is thought probable that many parliamentary ministerial traditions will be ettisoned Premier George has repu tation for courage and boness and is stcker for dtions The abortes somewhat concerned yet fearing the premer's thoroughness.
 It is stated that the administration of affairs m Great Britain may include the naturalization of the rail ways, shipping and mines
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

New and late faces of type for 70 moro. Ring up The ct,zsn.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11
CABINET IS FORMED.

LONDON, Dec 7-( Deayed) d)-That Premier Lloyd George has succeeded in forming cabinet the announcement made tonight from governmental headquar ;ers here The names of the cabinet members have ct been announced but is believed that agreement has been reached whereby the abories have been given o the cabinet officers It is understood that the of the officers will be announced the opening of parliament Tuesday,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

MEXICAN BANDIT CHIEF REPORTED TO BE AS SEAlBlING HIS FORCES AT PARRAl-HAS LARGE QUANTITIES OF LOOT-kIILED SIX TY CHINAAlEN AND SON OF BOER GENERAL. AT CHlHUAHUA-IS REPORTED TO HAVE KILLED TWO AMERICANS
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

CONQUERORS OF MORE THAN HALF OF ROU MANIA WE'RE WELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS BA PEOPLE OF COUNTRN'S CAPI1AI---rIOW- FRS STREAM BEFORE GERMAN TROOPS IzN FIRING CITN-OFFICERS EN fERtAINED- EMPEROR CONGRATULATES LEADER.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-11

J. A. Webb has purchased the Gene Huckins home on Ninth avenue.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
Hughes Points the Way

The speech Of the Republican can
did&te for President was a keynote
speech, indeed Not one person in
the great audience at the Carnegie
Hall meeting was in doubt for one
moment as to just what he meant by
everything he said.
His address was comprehensive, log
ical, clear and all SUFFICIENT for the
occasion. There can be no dispute
as to this. Plainly Mr.. Hughes is Q
man who knows what he wants when
he wants it," and it is the opinion
Of political authorities who heard him
and who have since read his remarks
that he knows, also, how to get it.
1t was incumbent upon the Repub-
Lcan candidate to confne the scope
Of his remarks to the limitations Of
the occasion, but his crushing analy-
sis Of the shortcomings Of the pres
ent administration of the government
is merely an earnest of what the tone
and the contents Of his speeches will
be when he gets on the stump.
At Carnegie Hall Mr.. Hughes ad
verted to every general question that
Is apt to be serious issue in the
campaign and in language that will
be absolutely clear to every man or
woman able to read he stated his
opinions, his convictions and his pur-
poses. On the stump he will argue
those points in detail. AS an orator
he is eloquent, his personality attrac-
tive and his marshalling Of facts so
cohesive that he holds his audience
to the end. He makes 1t easy for
them to follow him and his points
are not lost.
There was nothing equivocal, moth
ing apologetic in the Republican can
didate'S speech Of acceptance. He
called a spade a spade, and the unani-
nous opinion of those who heard him
was that he shot to the center and
rang the bell. The Republican cam
paign is now open, and those who
will speak and write and work for
the success Of the Republican ticket
can wish for no more adequate CAM
paign document, no more satisfactory
statement of issues than are found in
the candidates salutatory.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
GUNS NOT ALWAYS RELIABLE
Here's Proof That a Club Is Some
times a Far More ServiceabIe
Weapon.

Much is being said nowadays about
the precision and deadliness of modern
weapons of warfare, but a West Vir-
ginian, according to a story sent out
from Moorfield, shows that such
weapons cannot always be depended
upon. 1t appears that bear had been
feasting upon choice specimens of a
flock of sheep until their owner, Mr..
Benjamin Whetzel, decided to have it
out with Br'er Bruin. So arming him
self with a gun, he sailed forth in
quest of the sheep killer. Fortunate
ly his search was not in vain, for he
soon came upon the marauder and let
go with his gun.
1t is the unexpected that generally
happens in West Virginia, and it was
so in this case, for instead of being
scared off by the bullet that had
plugged him, the bear got H5fd Si1tt
rushed in to engage the man at close
quarters. Probably Mr.. 'Whetzel did
not have time to reload his gun, as
nothing is said about a second shot,
but he kept cool, and, being averse to
damaging his gun by whacking the
bear with it, he picked up a club that
happened to be in the immediate Vi
cinity and used it with such effect that
Br'er Bruin was soon pummeled to
death. NimrOd himself could not have
done better.-Pittsburgh Chronicle
Telegraph.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
MAINTENANCE OF
AMERICAN RIGHTS

Had this Government by the
use of both informal and formal
diplomatic opportunities left no -
doubt that when we said "striet
accountability" we meant pre-
eiseIy what we said, and that
we should unhesitatlngIy Vlndi-
cate that position, am conf
dent that there would have been
no destruction Of American lives
by the sinking Of the Lusitanla.
There, we had ample notice; in
fact, published notice. Further
more, we knew the situation
and we did not require specific
notice. Instead Of whiting
away our formal statements by
equlvocaI conversations, we need
ed the straight, direct and de-
clslve representations which eV-
cry diplomat and foreign office
would understand. believe
that in this way we should have
been spared the repeated as
sauIts on American lives. More
over, a firm American p9liey
would have been strongly sup
ported by our people and the OPP
portunIties for the development
Of bitter feeling would have
been vastly redueed.-Frem Mr..
HuShsS' speech Of acceptance.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
CONFEDERATE MONEY BURNED
Hundred-DolIar Bills Converted to
Mere Carbens for
Lamps.

Twenty years ago there was still a
large supply of the paper money is
sued by the Confederate governemnt
during the Civil war. Today not much
of it is met with, and even the con-
fidence men have to resort to real
counterfeits. What has become of It?
asks the New York Sun.
There is a man in Atlanta who can
answer that question, for he has dis
posed of millions of it. Through some
scores of commercial travellers with
whom he was acquainted, he was for
some years buying up all the Confeder-
ate bills that could be procured, at
a price that seemed to many too
high for what was, after all, worthless
paper.
In turn he sold it to the Edison
company for a good price. For GER
tain small Incandescent lamps which
the Edison people were manufactur-
ing a certain kind of carbon was
needed, which could best be obtained
from paper made out Of sea grass.
That kind of paper is not made any
more. But the confederate money was
all made out Of sea grass paper.
From this the carbons for the lamps
could be manufactured. Now that the
sea grass paper can no longer be
had, bamboo is being used instead, but
it is not quite so good.
Within the last twenty-five years, ac-
cording to Dean Vaughn of the med
icaI college of the University of Mich
igan, the average length of life has
been increased ten years, and is likely
to be increased fifteen years within
the next generation.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
FAvoRs WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

Some time ago, a considera-
ton of our economic conditions
and tendencies, of the position
of women in gainful occupa-
tions, of the nature and course
of the demand, led me to
the conclusion that the granting
of suffrage to women is newt
able. Opposition may delay, but
tn my judgment cannot defeat
this movement. If women are
to have the vote, as l believe
they are, it seems to me entirely
clear that in the interest Of the
public life Of this country, the
contest should be ended prompt
ly. l favor the vote for women.
From Mr.. Hughes speech OF
acceptance.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

Russias new double-track railwSs
from Petrograd to Ekaterina viii be
useful in peace as well as in war. Al
though located on the Arctic ocean,
the port of Ekaterina is said to be free
from fee throughout tho year.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
THE COMPELLING PERORA-
TION TO Mr.. HUGHES
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH.

We live in a fateful hour. In
a true sense, the contest for the
preservation of the Nation Is
never ended. We must still be
imbued with the spirit of heroic
sacrifice which gave US our
country and brought US safely
through the days Of civil war.
We renew our pledge to the an
cient ideals of Individual liberty,
of opportunity denied to none
because of race or creed, of un-
swerVing loyalty. We have a
vision Of America prepared and
secure; strong and just; equal
to her tasks; an exemplar Of
the capacity and efficiency of a
free people. endorse the plat
form adopted by the Convention
and accept its nomination.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

Last years exports of automobiles
and parts of automobiles from the
United States amounted to the value
Of seventy-four million dollars, and
value of this years, at the rate since
June 80, will exceed one hundred and
twenty million dollars. This country
is helping Europe to keep a
movin,."
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
ADEQUATE FEDERAL WORK
MEMS COMPENSATION
LAWS.

stand for adequate Federal
Workmen's Compensation laws,
dealing not only with the en-
ployes Of Government, but with
those employees who are engag-
ed in interstate commerce, and
are subject to the hazard Of in
jury, so that those activities
which are within the sphere of
the constitutional authority of
Congress may be dealt with I'M
der a suitable law.-From Mr..
Hughes speech Of acceptance.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

Instead of acknowledging his utter
dependence, man foolishly tries to
make his stomach jump through
hoop.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

The dealings Of the Administration
with Mexico constitute a confused
chapter of bIunders. 1t is a record
which cannot be examined without a
profound sense of humiliation.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

Tho Administration was to seIxe and
punish Villa for his outrage on eur
soil. It has not punished any enc;
we went In only to retire.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

This representative gathering Is a
happy augury. 1t means the strength
Of reunion. It means that the party
Of Lincoln is restored, alert, effective.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

During this critical period, the only
danger of war has lain in the weak
course Of the Administration.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

Sousas new march is entitled
America First" No music critic who
is patriotic will find fault with the
title.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

We propose that in the competitive
struggle that is about to come the
American workingman shall not suf-
fer.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
DUTY OF THE ADMINISTRA-
TION TO STOP PLOTS AND
CONSPIRACIES.

We denounce all plots and
conspiracies in the interest of
any foreign nation. Utterly in
tolerable is the use of our soil
for alien intrigues. Every Am
erican must unreservedly con-
denim them, and support every
effort for their suppression. But
here, also, prompt, vigorous and
adequate measures on the part
of the Administration were
needed. There should have
been no hesitation; no notion
that 1t was wise and polite to
delay. Such an abuse Of our
territory demanded immediate
and thorough-going action. AS
soon as the Administration had
notice of plots and conspiracies,
It was its duty to stop them.
It was not lacking in resources.
Its responsibility for their con-
tinuance cannot be escaped by
the condemnation of others
From Mr.. Hughes speech OF
acceptance.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

We must take Vera Cruz to get
Huerta out of office and trust to other
nations to get our own citizens out
of peril. What traVesty Of interna-
tionaI poIlcyI
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

The Nation has no policy Of ag-
uression toward Mexico. We have
no desire for any part of her terri
tory.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

= We cherish no Illusions. We know
that the recurrence of war is not
to be prevented by pious wishes.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

Baseball caused SO deaths during
1850 far as we know, none OF
them being umpires.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

Adequate preparedness is not mill
tarism.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

stand Tor adequate Federal work
mems compensation laws.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

We denounce all plots and con-
spiracies in the interest of any for
eign nation.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

Destroying the government Of
Huerta, we left Mexico to the raVages
of revolution.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
Everything found in an uP-tO-
date JeweIry Store

If you wish to dispose of
your farm 10 the best adj
vantage Write Today to J.
Waters Russell, Real Estate
Broker, CheStertOwn, Nd.
| handle farms particularly
in Kent, Cecil, and the
upper Maryland and Della
ware peninsula.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

We are too great a country to re-
quire of our citizens who are engaged
in peaceful Vocations the sort of
military service to which they are
now called.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

! favor the vote for women. 4