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The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
CROWDS OF PEOPLE JAMMED DIG eTo1E ROOMS OF THE N. c. co. FOR SPACE OF NEARLY TWO HOURS YESTERDAY AZ TERNOON.

As an opener for the holiday sea son bill. the N. c. Go. entertained the children of Fairbanks yesterday afternoon by giving them an oppor tunity to see Santa Claus in person and receive a present from his own hands.
 The old fellow was little late in getting to town on account of an accident to his reindeer team. lt appears that his last reindeer gave out on him just before he got here and he was forced to get another animal to finish the trip. At 5:3C P. NJ. he entered the big store rooms of the N. c. Co.,, and he found await ing him the finest bunch of healthy eager youngsters that 1t is the good fortune of any man. saint or other wise. to meet.
 It would be difficult to tell who enjoyed the show the moat. the kid dies or the grown folks. But those of the older people who were for tunate enough to be on hand were privileged to witness the most en joyable sight in the world, that Of three hundred children made happy In the midst of a crowd so dense that it was almost impossible to move, Santa Claus and his able as sistants gave out bags of candy to each child present, and if a few were brave enough to repeat on the Saint, no one was more tickled than he.
 After the crowd had dispersed and Santa had gone on his way. the boys at the N. C. store found a note from him saying that he had enjoyed it so much that he is com ing back next year to see the Fair banks children again.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

meaning in maFing the proposal. She also desires that the nations form ing the Entente allies make state ments regarding conditions under which they will agree to peace con ference with the representatives of the Central powers.
 Enhancing the yasuene, of the positions of their nations, the states men of all of the belllgerent nations, particularly those forming the En- tente, speak of the rights of small nations, the repugnance of conquest of their own nations and the guar antees of peace. But none of them tell what they mean by these phras- es. France, for instance, has not dis closed if what she considers just peace means the evacuation of her territory now being held by the Germans, or, in addition, the res toration of Alsace and Lorraine Or if, in addition to both, she expects a money indemnity for damage by invasion, or if, beyond that, she
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

wants to do away with the so-called German militari1m. Other similar is sues apply to the other belligerents. They simply vary in form as to the permanent peace guarantees.
 America is ready to enter an agree ment to secure a permanent peace, either by force or by international law, according to the administration statement issued tonight regarding the Presidents note. President Will sons DO ition is that America can abandon her isolation policy in much the same manner as President Mon roe committed the country to the Monroe doctrine.
 It is thought probable that any permanent peace plans will be af- fected by treaties. In which event the senate must ratify the treaties as made by the diplomatic represen- tatives of the government at the international peace conference, should such be forthcoming in the future.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
ALASKA CROPS
 VERY FAVORABLE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 12- Alaskan crops in 1916 were grown under the most favorable season for years, according to the annual report of the four Alaskan agricultural eX- pertinent stations just published by the department of agriculture. Grain ripened and matured early and vege- tables and berries produced abundant crops.
 Excellent results were reported in the development of hybrid straw teristics of the native stock and the quality of fruit of sorts cultivated in the States. Most of the hybrids were developed at the Sitka station in Southeastern Alaska, where agri- cultural experts predict still bet ter berry before long. Certain va rieties of apples have been grown in the coast country. and what is believed to be the first apple blos- som in Central Alaska is reported from Rampant station, 75 miles south of the Arctic Circle.
 Many new and early varieties Of grain have been produced in Alaska. Work has been continued in breed ing strains of alfalfa better adapted to Alaskan conditions.
 Sheep, the reports declare. will do we'll on Kodiak Island and the coast
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
BAD WEATHER
 STOPS BAT TIE
Associated PTess)

BERLIN, Dec Extremely bad weather has had the effect of materi- ally hampering the operations of the forces of both the Central powers and the Entente Allies in Mace donia lately, according to the report oh general existing conditions on all battlefronts issued by the German war office tonight The report say. however, that the troops are well prepared to withstand the rigors of the weather and that they are cheer
 full, regardless of the fact that it rains almost continuously. It is now practically impossible to move either men or munitions in Macedonia, ac- oording to the report.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
GERMANS GAIN
 IN ROUMAN|A
Associated Press)

BERLIN, Dec. 23.-The Russian rear guard is slowly yielding to the advancing Teutonic forces, both in Wallachia and Dobruja, according to official dispatches received here to- night and bulletined by the German war office The dispatches assert that the rear guards on both fronts are fighting only to protect the re treating Russo-Roumanian forces and the Roumanian refugees which are with them The advancing Teutons are reported to be only thirteen miles from the northern extremity of Do- bruja.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

region In normal winters the ami mal- could maintain themselves with little feed, it is declared For the development of a satisfactory beef animal it is recommended that yaks be imported from Asia for crossing with hardy cattle. Horse breeding also is recommended for Alaska.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

NOTE
 FURTHER EXPLAINED

ADMINISTRATIONS OFFICIALS NOTE TO 3FLIGERENT NATIONS OF EU DETERMINATION NECESSARY ON ACCOUNT OF NISCONSTRUC MARKING COUNTRIES WILSON WISHES INFORMAT AS TO EXACT STATUS ON PEACE NATIONS INVOLVED IN EUROPEAN WARTIE STATEMENTS STATESMEN OF THE BELL GERNT NATIONS EN- LANCE VAGJENS OF THEIR IOSTIONS-NONE HAVE YET MADE THEIR CLAIMS KNOWNAMR C STAMPS RFADY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT PEACE, EITHER BY FORGE THROUGH THE ENACTMENT oF IN INTERNATIONAI LAW TO EFFECT-WILSON CONTENDS THAT UNITED STATES CAN ABANDON ITS POLICY OF SOIATONA DETA D SHIPMENT OF NATION WOULD AGREE TO
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
ARABIA NOT WARSHIP.
Associated PreSS)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 23.- The state department is in receipt of information from the British gov ernment to the effect that the steam ship Arabia was not in the British admiralty service. The Arabia was sunk by a German submarine. and Germany has contended that she was tranG port.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
VILLA BUSY.
Associated Press)

JUAREZ, Dec. 23.-An unconf1rm ed report received here is to the effect that Torreon has fallen into Villas hands. The city is said to have fallen last night before the Villaista attack, headed by Villa him self
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

Beneath the usual visor of cap designed for athletes is another made of material that is tram parent but so colored as to shade the eyes from the sun.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

The government of Peru will send two men to Cuba to study the cul tivation and manufacture of tobacco for a year.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

The Chilean government will send an agent to study the paper making industry and processes in the United States and Canada.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

subscribers to inconvenience by stealing it. King and some others will be watched from now on."
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

A new United States battleship will use 27,5OO electrical horsepower, enough to furnish heat. light and power to a city of 100000 population.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
BRITISH LOSE
 MANY VESSELS
(Associa ted Press)

BERLIN, Dec. 23.-An estimate given out at the German war office shows that since the commencement of the war 435 British steamships have been sunk by German subma- IineS or by mines placed by the Ger mans. This is the figure of the total loss to British shipping, according to the report, and represents about 12 per cent of all of the steamships owned by British shippers before the war started. Practically all of the boats sunk were of more than 1900 tons burden, and some of them were of as many thousand tons and more.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
PUP PULAT|ON OF COUNTRY
 ON INCREASE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. H. Population estimates of each of the United States for January l, 1917, as determined by the bureau of the census, which based it's calculations upon the increase as shown by the federal censuses of 1900 and 1910, have just been announced as follows: Continental United States 1O2 ,826,309
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

Total United States (c). .113, ,3O9,2So
 (a) Enumeration by Governor, 1918
 (b) Police Census, 1916.
 (c) Includes 45,123 persons in military and naval service stationed abroad.
 Cordova's working men are report ed to have received $50.000 in bonus es from the Copper River & North western railroad during theaaa year, on account Of st.ai's s'agsI1
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
VOTER HAS LEGAL RIGHT
TO CHANGE REGISTRATION

Pierre. s. D.. April Attorney
General Caldwell rules that a voter,
after registering for the primary and
living his party affiliation, has the
right to change within the time limit.
He constructs the purpose of the regis
tration features of the primary law Is
to prevent any person who has not reg
istered in the manner required by law
from participating in the primary cleo
ton" The primary law does not pro-
vide for the changing Of party affilia-
ton g r. registered voter, but Attorney
GerGrai Caldwell rules that the change
may re made lat any time before the
SINE for registration has expired upon
.Hplication to the proper registration
"tficer." Mr.. Caldwelrs view Of the
registration feature Is that II is lin
tended to prevent such elector from
voting another ballot than that of the
party Of which he is member, as
shown by his registration"
The attorney general also rules that
candidate for the legislature, located
n district composed of several coun.
lies, must file his petition in each coun-
y OF the legislative district.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
STATE TICKET NAMED
AT RICHARDS CONFERENCE

Huron, s. D., April 3.-Nominating
petitions will be put In circulation at
once for a state ticket slated at the
Richards political conference held here
Thursday and Friday. The ticket IS
made up as follows:
Presidential Electors-Frank L. Mease,
Madison; Hans I. OlstL.n. Lake Preston
W. s. Rowen, Huron; W. G. Luck, Yank-
ton; James HALEY. Rapid City. Mia. Ala.
trict, C. II. Dillon, Yankton: Second as
trict, ]. w. Harmley, Ipswich; Third dis-
trice, o. E. Farnham.
Governor-R. o. Richards, Huron:
Lieutenant Governor-E. s. Everett
Secretary of state-Frank T. J. Jackson.
Salem.
Attorney General-H. P. Bromley, Red
field.
Treasurer-D. B. Wipf, Parkston.
Commissioner of School and Public
Lands-Amasa Hoffman, Leola. AL
Superintendent Public Institutions-Miss
Susie Bird, Belle Fourche.
The conference declared for peace
and condemned the democratic war
policy of preparedness" as a danger
1us political issue. It favors the
abolition Of the spoils system and
urges the adoption of a merit system
instead. The resolutions conclude
I'VE urge all republicans to register az
once and all candidates for county at
once and all candidates for county and
legislative offices to line up for the is
sue of the supremacy OF the people,
rule, and to file nominating petitions
and organize in each end every county
in the state against machine candidates
in order that the issue may be fairly
and squarely tried out"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
MINE OPERATORS PUSHING
PRODUCTION OF TUNGSTEN

Hill City. S. D., April with the
advance Of tungsten during the last few
days Of $105.50 a unit for so per cent
metal, tungsten mine operators here are
making every effort to push their prop
critics to the limit and get all Of the
metal possible on the market while the
price Is at the top. Directors of the
Black Hills Tungsten & Milling COM
pany have been here for a week and
have just left. They encouraged the
superintendent in his plans to keep all
" the available men at work, and urged
he continuing Of the three-s shift plan
Is long az the high price exists. over
10 men are now working on the prop
Irty and more men are needed, the
company desiring a force Of at least
100. Preparations are being made to
Increase the bunk house. This company
las a mill on its property, the only
tungsten mill in the Black Hills So
ar they have been shipping their ore
,ut they intend to commence milling
IN their own ground as soon as their
arger force Is put to work.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
INVITED TO "coME ACROSS"
FOR PARTY CAMPAIGN FUND.

Pierre, S. D., April 5.-Charges filed
against Justice S. c. Policy of the
South Dakota supreme court by Attor-
ney Joe Kirby, Of Sioux Falls, now will
come before the court in regular form.
Mr.. Kirby has notified Attorney Gen
eral Caldwell to turn the papers in
the case over to the supreme court.
The charges should have been pre-
scented to the court in the first instance,
rather than to the attorney general.
Attorney Kirby's charges are based
upon a letter written by Mr.. Policy,
while secretary Of state to r. o. Rich
ards, Of Huron, in regard to getting an
official position for a civil war veteran,
who was an applicant for one Of the
minor offices under the secretary Of
state. Mr.. Polleys letter informed Mr..
Richards that the appointment might
be arranged If the applicant would
come across" for the campaign fund.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
SOCIALISTS FILE TICKET.

Eierre. s. D., April 3.-The sociaH@'
Of the state have filed the larger par
Of their state ticket for the coming
primary election. Their filings are:
Governor, Fred Fairchild, .Wellshurg:
lieutenant governor, Charles E. Ware,
Aberdeen; secretary of state, Fred b.
Huck, Roscoe: treasurer, Clara Stroh-
meier, Aberdeen; superintendent OF in
struction, Oliver Knowles, Deadwood;
congressman, Third district, B. NJ
Mulcany, Rapid City; congressman
Second district, e. Francis Atwood,
Sisseton (Mr. Atwood is also filed as
the candidate for national committee
man); railway commissioner, Third
district, Lester Geer, Wall. President
electors: C. A. Castle, Elk Point; c. p.
Hammel, Kimball: L. E. Stair. Mitch
ell; Hugh Haskins, Winfred; Oscar
Huettner, Mobridge.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
DENY HOLLAND IS
At POINT OF WAR
Recent Military Activity Said
to Be Intended Only to Add
to Ability to Safeguard
Neutrality.

The Hague. (delayed), April 3.-The
Associated Press is again authorita-
lively informed that all approximations
regarding any impending embodiment
Of Holland with any foreign power are
wholly unfounded, but a considerable
section Of the public persists in be-
lieving that the expected coming Of
fensive Of the allies, supposedly
planned at the Paris conference, holds
the possibility Of danger to Hollands
neutrality. Public anxiety has been
considerably allayed, but has not
wholly disappeared, in the absence Of a
statement from the government to
clear up the situation. An alarming
bulletin published on Friday was not
issued at the instance. or the govern
ment. The Hague agency of the Bank
OF the Netherlands was the scene Of a
small run for specie in exchange for
paper, especially on the part of the
money changers, who have been appre-
hensive Of a return Of the panicky con-
ditions of the early days of the war, Of
which, however, there is so far no in,
dications. The Amsterdam bourse re-
Elected a feeling of uneasiness. After
temporary recovery it closed de-
pressed. Government bonds were
again fractionally lower.
The Dutch minister of foreign af-
fairs, when asked by the Associated
Press representative, what his views
were on the situation, replied: Opt
mistic Of course There is nothing to
worry about"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
POWER PROJECT MAY NOT
DISTURB PRIVATE RIGHTS

Rapid City. 8. D., April If the
present owner Of water rights on Rapid
Creek are assured that their water
rights will not be taken away from
them they will not fight against the
granting Of permit by the state en-
gineer to the Dakota Power company
to put N a big reservoir at Pactola
and conserve the flood waters Of Rapid
Creek for use in irrigating 10000 acres
OF land on the divides east Of this city.
This seemed to be the prevailing opin-
ion at the conclusion Of an all day
hearing here before State Engineer
Homer Derr, at which attorneys for
both the Power company and the OBJ
Jectors appeared and argued the case.
The new project Of the Dakota Power
company will give them increased pow
er and will store up the waste waters
and flood waters Of the creek in a
mighty reservoir at Pactola and will
give the farmers on the divides a
chance to get bitches on their lands
and irriSate it. 1t is planned to take
care Of the expense with a system Of
mortgage bonds, taken by the farmers
benefited at an acre percentage.
Men living in the valleys have been
fighting the project for fear that they
would lose their water rights, but, ap-
parently they are guaranteed under
the state and federal laws.
The whole fight seems to have grown
out OF a misunderstanding, and there
Is little doubt that the parties will get
together in the near future.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
ASKS DISDARMENT OF
S. C. POLICY, One OF
HIGH COURT MEMBERS
Joe Kirby Alleges He Accepted
Money For Appointment of
His Subordinate.

Sioux Falls. S. D., April Samuel
c. Policy, now member OF the South
Dakota supreme court, former secre-
tary Of state. Is the defendant in q dis
barment application filed with Attor-
ney General Caldwell by Attorney Joe
Kirby, OF this city. The charge against
Justice Policy Is that he accepted q
money consideration for making sub
ordinate appointment. 1t Is alleged that
such action occurred in 1910, when Mr..
Policy was elected secretary Of state,
and prior to his election for the su-
pTeme court bench.
The action instituted by Attorney
Kirby merely asks for the revocation
of Justice Polleys license to practice
law In South Dakota. If Justice Pol
ley should be disbarred, as requested,
such action would make him ineligible
for his present Judiciary position.
IT Is expected that the supreme court
will apply the same general rules of
procedure to this case as to other dis
barment complaints. The attorney gen.
eral probably will make an investiga-
ton OF the charges and report to the
court whether or not there is apparent
basis for the complaint. II the attor-
ney general finds cause for action, the
issues then are likely to be submitted
to board Of referees, which would
report its recommendations to the
supreme court, Justice Policy not par
ticipating.
Last fall Attorney Kirby was cited
for disbarment on account Of criticisms
directed against the supreme court, but
the court dismissed the action and fined
Mr.. Kirby $500 for contempt The ac-
ton grew out Of an interview published
In one Of the Pierre newspapers. John
Nipple, the publisher, was fined 500
on the same incidel-t.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
EASTERN STAR MEMBERS
HONOR GRAND MATRON

Elk Point. S. D., April 3.-Wynoka
chapter, o. E. S., of this city, and Juno
chapter Of Vermillion, held a Joint
ceremonial session here in honor Of
the official visit Of Mrs. Susan b.
Warning, of Yankton, worthy grand
matron Of South Dakota. About 40
members from Vermilion were pres,
emit, a delegation from Yankton and
several visitors from a distance.
Grand Esther, of South Dakota; Mrs.
E. Price, Of Vermillion, was present
and also the past grand treasurer, Mrs,
Florence Piles, Of Yankton. The OPP
ening. closing and balloting cere-
monies. were exemplified by Juno
chapter, while the initiation cere-
monies were exemplified by Wynoka
chapter. At the close Of the business
H. e. French presented the grand
matron q beautiful souvenir fork. APP
propriately engraved, as a gift from
Wynoka chapter, and Mrs Mamie Gum
derson, In behalf Of Juno chapter, pre-
sented here with a beautifully en-
graved souvenir spoon, after which the
100 members and guests partook OF
three course banquet.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
ROBBER ATTACKS WOMAN
NEAR ABERDEEN HOME

Aberdeen, s. D.. April Mrs. A. w.
McCune, wife of a local business man,
had an exciting experience while re-
turning to her home from visit to a
relative, about $50 at night. AS she
neared the flat building in which she
lived, a man. who had been walking
behind her for some time, suddenly
caught up with her, and attempted to
rob her. Mrs. McCune fought and
screamed, and the robber struck her
over the head with some blunt instru.
ment, resembling a policeman's billy
knocking her to her knees. But she
continued to fight and scream until al.
tention was attracted to her plight, and
the robber fled without pausing to pick
up her purse, which had been dropped
in the struggle. There Is no trace or
the robber.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
YEAR IN PRISON FOR
FAKE FLATIR0N MAN;
ADMITTED HIS GUILT
Made Collections From Womer
on Cut Prices" But Did
Not Deliver Goods.

Oacoma, S. D., April SIS. e. Lyon,
wanted in a number OF South Dakota
towns on the charge Of swindling wom-
en- in the sale Of charcoal flat
irons, was taken in custody in the
Black Hills by Fred Kennoble, deputy
sheriff of Lyman county, and brought
here for trial. He entered plea OF
guilty and wRs sentenced by Judge
Williamson, jr., to one year and day
in the state penitentiary at Sioux Falls.
Lyons game was to tell his custom
ers that the first half dozen irons could
be supplied at a great reduction with
a still greater reduction for cash in
advance. Many took advantage OF the
cash offer, but visited in vain for the
irons to arrive. Lyon at one time gave
his home as Redfield.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-06
REPORT ON GASOLINE
INDUSTRY is READY
Trade Commission Expected to
Show Exact Cause For Ad-
vance In Prices.

Washington, April 4.-FinishIng
touches today were being put on the
preliminary reports of the federal gov
ernment's inquiry into the rise in
price of gasoline. 1t will be placed be-
fore congress this week.
The federal trade commission has
had every available field agent at work
on the investigation and the depart
ment Of justice has forwarded to the
commission all complaints received by
1t. The essential facts gathered have
been given to the department, which
will consider the evidence with a view
to determining whether prosecutions
were warranted under the antitrust
law. The first report to congress in
response to Senate resolutions will
contain comparative figures as to pro-
duction prices, etc.
t. report, It is understood, will not
fully support the recent announcement
of the department of interior that more
gasoline was being produced and on
hand than ever before.
A second report win present the rea-
sons to which the commission at
tributes the price increase. A third
report, dealing with any facts relating
to unjust discrimination by manufac,,
turers or producers, is contemplated
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