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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
ORDNANCE HEAD EXPLAINS SOME
 OF OBSTACLES
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WASHINGTON. D. C.. Dec. 12.- At the opening this morning of the investigation by the senate military committee of the war departments work in equipping Americas new armies, Major General Crozier was called before the committee to ex plain delays ln the furnishing of arms and other equipment. General Crozier Is the head of the ordnance bureau.
 He explained that there were many obstacles which had to be overcome before the work of equipment could be carried out on anything like an adequate basis. One of the first ob stacles met with was the enormous enlargement of the nations prear- ranged military policy.
 This policy, as defined in the na- tional defense act of 1916, contem- plated training and completely arm ing force of 100000 men, but this was to be accomplished over a period of five years. The entrance of America into the war against Germany made e revision of this policy necessary. Under the revised schedules, the work which was to be done in five years was compressed into one year
 General Crozier was before the committee practically during the en- tire day and thoroughly outlined the work which is being done by the bureau of which he is the head. While the Investigating committee made no statement, 1t is understood that 1t is satisfied with the progress being made. The inquiry will eX- tend over several days, and the head of every bureau of the department, as well as Secretary Baker. will be called upon for information.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
ALASKA RATES
 MAY INCREASE
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 SEATTLE, Dec. Northwestern steamship men are again consider ing the adyisability of raising all freight and passenger rates between Seattle and Southwestern and South eastern Alaska points, This in crease. If agreed upon, will take of- feet the first Of the new year.
 It is also proposed to raise all rates via Nome at a later date, so as 10 be effective at the opening of navigation next spring. Ii is un- derstood that practically every com pany operating out of Seattle to Al aska points has signified it's willing ness to participate in the scheme.
 The companies declare that they will be unable to meet expenses unless there Is an advance m rates. The greatly increased cost of opera ton due to war conditions will make 1t impossible to land either freight or passengers for rates previously charged
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
NATIONAL ARMY
 MEN HAVE XMAS
 IN CANT0NMENT
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 WASHlNGTON, D. C, Dee. 12 The war department tonight author izes the statement that practically all men enrolled in the national army and who are now in training al the various cnCampm"nts will not be al lowed to go home on furloughs only those who live within easy trolley distance of the encampment al which they are stationed will b. allowed 10 spend the holidays away from the training camps, and these will be given only the one day
 This action has been made neces- sary on account Of the numerous applications for furIoughs at this time. Should all the applications be granted. the camps would be al most depleted, and several days yaIu- able time would be- lost by a great number of men who live at a dis tance from the camps.
 In order to prevent this, the de- partment will grant passes only to those who can easily reach their stations after spending the day with their families. Instructions 10 this effect have been issued all command ing officers of the various camps Camp cooks are preparing great Christmas .eed for the entire com rlands in order to compensate the men for their loss of furloughs.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
artial Embargo On
 East Bound Freight
EASTERN RAILROADS EMBARGO FREIGHT TO CERTAIN PORTS
 EXCEPTING GOVERNMENT
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 NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-In or der to move important freight for the government. the general operating committee of the east ern railways systems of the United States tonight ordered a partial embargo placed on all freight shipments moving into northern Atlantic ports. All freight will be held until all government freight has been transported.
 The order practically means that railroads having ocean con nections at the ports along the northern Atlantic coast will in the future refuse to handle any thing but government freight. The government tonnage is now so great that when other freight Is handled by the roads affected, there is d congestion. It is not expected that there will be any decrease in government ship ments until the wars end.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
BAKER ASKING STRONG FAVOR
 FOR FISHERIES
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 JUNEAU, Alas, Dee. l2. At lea; one section of the Alaska eight-hour law will not become effective when the balance of the measure goes into effect on January l, 1918. The sec Jion which does not take effect is that which refers to the fishing in dustry.
 Secretary of War Baker today wired Governor Strong requesting that he suspend the Alaska eight hour law insofar as it concerned the Alaska fisheries There Is a great need for this food, the secre- tary wires. and it is for the best interests of the nation that the men thus employed be allowed to work longer than eight hours.
 The governor has not yet issued instructions suspending this clause, but will do so soon, as he has al ready advised the secretary that hn would take this action prior to the law going into operation. This will greatly assist the Cannery concerns along the Alaskan coast in their operations and prevent their output from being greatly curtailcd.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
PLACE EMBARGO
 ON FIR LUMBER
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SEATTLE, Dec. 11.-Orders were received tonight by telegraph from Washington placing an embargo ou all fir lumber which is suitable fol airplane and steamship construction None of this timber will be permit ted to leave the country until the needs of the government have first been provided for.
 Many million feet of this lumber is being cut along the Pacific coast and by northwestern mills for for eign contracts. This lumber will be turned over to the government as rapidly as it Is cut and ready for shipment Much of 1t will be uti Hzed in turning out the vast fleet of airships now planned and under construction by the government
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
DAWSON OUTPUT
 MANY MILLIONS
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DAWSON, Y. T, Dec. 6.-With the winter work all outlined and the seasons output practically in from this district, 1t is estimated that the total for this years operations will run into several million dollars. This estimate Is made on figures obtained by the bankers of this city and from the statements of the managers of local dredging companies.
 The season, however, witnessed the working out of some of the rich est spots in the camp. and several dredges have already been disman tied preparatory to moving to the States, where they will be placed on paying ground already held by the company.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
SMALL NUMBER
 U~B0AT LOSSES
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LONDON. Dec. 12.-Again the number of vessels sunk during the past seven days Is much less than the number of the week just preccd- ing, The admiralty in it's weekly statement issued tonight states that only four British merchant vessels over 1900 tons burden and seven under 1,6O0 tons were sunk during the week just closed.
 The number of vessels clearing and entering British ports during this period was greater than the week previous. thus making the per centage of losses much smaller Fa- vorable weather aided the patrol yes sels in their work and made sub marine operation more difficult. The admiralty again compliments the pa, trol vessels upon their efficient work
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
TRAINING CAMP
 IS UNSANITARY,
 SAYS GOVERNOR
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WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec l2- Secretary Baker was today advised by Governor Withycombe that condi- tions at Camp Mills. where the state national euardsmen are stationed for training. are such that 1t Is danger ous to the health of the troops The governor declares that the camp is the most unsanitary place which could be imagined. and that there is neither adequate shelter nor sufl, ciont clothing for the guardsmen.
 Immediately upon receipt of the information from the governor, the war department telegraphed the commanding officer at Camp Mills asking for a complete report on the conditions and an explanation of them if they are as reported Ii It is found that there has been crimi nal negligence in the matter. it will probably be thoroughly investigated and those responsible punished
 Governor Withycombe is reported to have made an investigation of the alleged conditions before mak ing his report to the secretss of war, and is convinced that serious results will follow if effective and drastic measures are not taken i'm mediately. The guardsmen are said to be almost without winter cloth ing and short on blankets. Housing facilities are also said to be very DOOT
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
BRITISH DRAW
 BACK; GERMANS OCCUPY GROUND
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ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY, Dec. 6.-The British forces In the Cambrai sector were today withdrawn
 voluntarily from their present dan gerous positions This action was taken on account of the enormous German preparations to renew their offensive movement against the new British lines.
 The salient which the British were holding was realized to be unsuited for defense against the enormous forces which the Germans are con- centrating, and to prevent a repeti- tion of the turning movement of last Friday, the British commander moved
 them back. He was unmolested iD
 this movement by the Germaas.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
NECR0ESLEAVE
 POST FOR PEN
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 SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12-Under heavy guard, forty-five negroes. mem. bers of the twenty-fourth United States infantry, left here this morn. ing for the federal prison at Ft. Leayenworth, Kansas, where they will be confined Forty-one of them received life sentences, while the other four are to serve from one to two and half years.
 These soldiers were recently con victed of rioting and mutiny, during which they shot and killed an otti- cer of the United States army. At the time of the trouble a battalion of the twenty-fourth infantry was stationed at the outskirts Of Hous' ton. Texas.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
BRITISH ENTER
 THE HOLY CITY

LONDON, Dec. 12.-Premier Lloyd George today announced to the house of commons that General Allenby, the deliverer of Jerusalem, Tuesday, at the head of his staff, entered the city on foot amid the cheers of the inhabitants. The British troops are still surrounding the city, none of the forces having been allowed to wander at large in It since the surrender.
 After his entry. General Allenby issued a statement to the inhabitants declaring that all persons would be treated with equal fairness. no mat ter what race or religion was con cerned
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
American Aviators
 Directing Gunhre
FLYING SAMMIES TAKE PLACES IN OWN MACHINES AGAINST
 GERMANS IN FRANCE.
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WITH THE AMERICAN AR. MES IN FRANCE, Dec. 6.-A number of American aviators are how working in conjunction with the American artillery on the French front and are doing eff ciant work. They have charge of directing the fire of the big guns against the German posi- uons, and are reported to be giving as good results as the oldest veterans in the French air service.
 All of these American aIrmen have had several weeks training with the French flyers and are thoroughly qualified to take care of themselves in any branch of afr fighting Several indecisive duels are reported between Ger. man and American aylators.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
GERMAN MONEY
 BACKS REVOLT
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 SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 12.-The government, in the trial of the cases against several Hindus for conspir- ing to violate the neutrality of the United States by plotting against the peace of a friendly country in Am erica, today introduced testimony showing that one of the Hindus ask ed Von Bernstorff, at that time Ger man ambassador to the United, States, for $20,000,000 for the purpose of fl. nancing a revolt In India
 The trial is progressing slowly, and great mass of evidenced seiznd by government secret service mon is still to be introduced. The Hin dus are closely guarded by special officers to prevent their escape or frustrate any attempt at rescue.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
ITALIANS GET
 ANOTHER LOAN
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 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Dec. l2.- The treasury department today ad- vised the Italian ambassador that another loan of $25.000.000 had been placed to the credit of the Italian government by the United States. This makes a total of $320,0000 900 which has already been placed to ltaly's credit since the authorization Of government loans to the allied powers by the first special war ses- sion of congress.
 Most of this money will be used by Italian representatives in Ameri- ca to place contracts for needed supplies and for fuel for Italian war industries. Hundreds of tons of various kinds of war supplies are being rushed to Italy every day to relieve thu serious situation there.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
WEBB MEASURE
 PASSES SENATE
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 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 12.-- The senate today passed the Webb export bill, by which combinations of American industries for the pur- pose of securing foreign trade are legalized. The bill is' now ready to 50 to the President for signature, as 1t was passed by the house last June. The measure has the approval of the President, and 1t was largely through his influence that it's pas sage was secured.
 This measure Is expected to give a big impetus to American foreign trade. It places American firms on an even footing with the other great nations of the world. and enables them to work on system hitherto
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
YUKON FEELING
 EXTREME COLD
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DAWSON, Y. T., Dec. 6.-Dawson and the surrounding country is feel ing the effects of the coldest weather on record for this time of the year. For several days the thermometers in Dawson and neighboring camps have registered around fifty degrees below and there are no indications of break.
 The extreme cold has practically put a stop to all outdoor work. It is entirely too severe for teams or men to do anything until the weather moderates.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
PRESIDENT MAY
 CONSIDER L.C.C
 RAILROAD PLAN
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec G.
 It was semi-ofiicially announced here this afternoon that President Wilson has under consideration the recom- mendation of the interstate com merce commission that the govern ment assume the operation of Am erican railroads during the war It was also stated that he may ad- dress congress on this subject as soon as the Austrian war declaration has been disposed of.
 The transportation question Is re garded by all officials as the most important now facing America, and it is believed that some different ar engagements must be made at once if both war and domestic traffic is 10 be handled with the desired speed and efficiency.
 The railroads have requested au
 thority from congress to be allowed
 to consolidate under one head and operate as one vast system. This
 Is the only method in which the transportation problems can be met,
 the managers of all roads declare. The interstate commerce commis- sion. after thorough investigation, also takes this view of the situation, and yesterday recommended to Pres ident Wilson that the government assume railroad operations, combin- ing all railways into one system, if congress should refuse the petition of the railroad managers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
FUR PRICES TAKE
 STEP OR TWO UP

LONDON, Nov 25.-Fur is in keen demand just at present and marked increase in price resulted at the Oc- tober sales. Chinese, Australian and Russian supplies were very scarce, while American furs were not half sufficient to meet the demand Prices ranged from 15 to 100 per cent ad vance on previous sales. Nutria, black musquash and black kid skins reflected the advance most
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
CUBA TO ENTER
 AUSTRIAN WAR

HAVANA. Dec. 12.-The Cuban house of representatives tonight passed without a dissenting vote & resolution declaring state of war to be in existence against Austria, thus following the action taken by the United States several days ago Presidential proclamation Is expect ed to follow within a few days.
 The Austrians will be allowed all possible liberty consistent with the safety of the country. Only those who are regarded as inimical to the government will be interned.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
BUTCHERS WALK
 OUT ON STRIKE
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SEATTLE, Dee. 6.-After their em- ployers had refused to grant their demands for a closed shop, about ,O0O union packing house employees and butchers in the retail trade went out on a strike in an effort to considerable shortage of workmen in the packing houses here as result of this action.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
MATHEMATICAL CURIOSITY
 DISCOVERED IN UTAH

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 3.-A mathe- nautical curiosity has just been de veloped here by W. N. Thomas who. at the age of S2 years, has completed a series of abstruse calculations
 MT, Thomas has devised set of charts containing rows of numbers, selected by him between l and 2,500. Each of these rows contains fifty numbers, and the total of each row Is the same, although the numbers in each row are different from those in the other rows. Added crosswise instead of up and down, the total still remains the same for each col umn and the horizontal totals are the same as the vertical ones. Added diagonally from the corners the same total Is obtained again.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
DIAZ BANDITS
 OCCUPY SMALL
 MEXICAN POST
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 LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 6.-The small garrison town of Guerrero was today captured by 300 alleged fol lowers of Felix DiaZ, the former Mexican dictator The federal gar rison at Guerrero surrendered after a short intellectual struggle.
 Forks that carry spring scales to weigh their contents have been in vented in sizes ranging from din Ing table utensil to one large enough to handle hay or grain.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17

impossible. The measure is not eN- pected 10 be so useful during the war, but directly after the war is over. and its passage at this time will give American business inter ests plenty Of time 10 prepare their trade campaign.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
ALEXANDER SOLD

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-By a deal consummated here tonight, Pitcher Alexander and Catcher Killifer, of the Philadelphia National league club, were sold to the Chicago Cubs for $50,000 cash and two players whose names are not made public at this time Alexander Is consid- cred one of the leading slabmen in either league today, and KillIfer has made a great record with the Phil lies. Both men will report to Chas Murphy at the opening of next sea son
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
WOMEN AT HARD LABOR

SEATTLE. Dec 8. Approximately 800 women are employed as engine wipers in various northwestern round. houses ot three tran4contintntal rall- roads. the Union Pacific, Northern Pacific and Chicago, Milwaukee X St Paul. according to estimates made in railroad circles here
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
TENER TO HOLD
 HIS POSITION
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NEW YORK, Dec 11.-At the an nual meeting of the National league baseball magnates, John K Tener was reelected as president of the league for 1918 Mir. Tener has been able to conduct the affairs of the league with perfect harmony between both magnates and players. and was unanimously reelected without any opposition
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17

Paul Ringseth, with his wife and child, are in town from Brooks. this being their first visit to the city for some time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17

Scotty McPherson went back to Brooks yesterday via the train to Olnes and the Carl White stage from that point.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-10

Need we recall the many rcproaches levelled
against France France the visionary,
the dreamer, the artist. too scrupulously
meticulous in her methods Of work? We nave
been accused of living deliberately behind
the times, and of delighting in n sweetly old
fashioned atmosphere OF out-moded process
cs; OF refusing systematically to adopt the
n ethods Of our competitors of remaining
enthusiastic believers in hahdcraft while all
about us the world was resoundlng with the
throb of machinery and the whirr Of motors.
We have been reproached with loving the per
manent in life, above all with knowing how
TO love it, how to linger over the SAVIOR of its
most delicate nuances when. VIC were told, IT
10 enough simply to live, without troubling
to discover any special favor in living.
These have been the criticisms OF our enc
mics and Of those who, Indifferent to us, were
aGmirers of our enemies. We agree that from
a strictly practical point OF view we have
been very much at fault. And to-day we are
not averse TO inquiring into the relative values
Of Che materialistc and the spiritual points
Of view