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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
Big Feed Prepared
 For Sammies Abroad

WITH THE AMERICAN AR MY IN FRANCE. Nov. 2S.-The interest which has all been be- slowed on the front line trenches for so many weeks was today transferred to the army kitchens in the American camps, where the army cooks are preparing the best dinner ever served to an army fighting on foreign soil. There is a plentiful supply of turkeys, sweet potatoes, Cranber- ries and other viands which are considered necessary for the well equipped table at Thanksgiving time.
 The cooks are exerting them selves as never before and are dividing honors with the interest which is be,ng manifested in the football game which Is to follow between two picked teams from the American army.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
ENTIRE FAMILY
 FOUND KILLED
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 COUER DALENE, Ida, Nov. 2S.- Neighbors this morning found the dead bodies of Michael Kelly. his wife and three children lying in pools of blood on the floor of the living room of the Kelly home al Rose lake, near here. with their throats cut. The responsibility for the deaths has not yet been placed.
 There is no indication that the house was broken into, nor any signs of a struggle anywhere in the house. The deed was evidently com mitted with both razor and a butch CT knife, as both these were found with blood stained blades.
 So far as Is known there had been no quarrel In the family, nor any reason why Kelly or his wife should have been connected with the affair The local officers are working on the case, but have been unable to uD- earth any additional information.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03

 MARlP0SA LOSS
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 SEATTLE, Nov. 28.-The federal government this morning began an investigation of the causes for the wrecking of the steamship Mariposa The investigation will go into every angle of the disaster
 The Mariposa was run aground on the shore of Strait Island several days ago and, although all her pas the entire cargo is believed to be a total loss, as well as the vessel It may be possible to save a small DOT ton of the cargo, but it is thought unlikely. The steamer hit a rock along the rocky shores of Strait Island during a heavy fog, and ex- perlenced navigators state that the presence of fog warning signals would have ayerted the wreck
 It was at first thought possible to save the steamer, but before the tug Salyor, which was sent to the rescue, could do any work, a heavy gale from the southeast sprung up and the seas broke the Mariposa in two amidships, the stern sinking in forty feet of water.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
American Lieutenant
 Escapes From Enemy
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 LONDON, Nov. 2S.-An Ameri. can who is a lieutenant in the British aviation corps, and who was captured more than two months ago by the Germans on the western front, today arrived m London after making his es- cape from prison camp in Germany. and walking nearly across that country.
 The American, whose name is Patrick O'Brien. is said to be a native born citizen of Seattle. He escaped almost immediately after his incarceration In the prison camp and was more than a month making his way across the German boundary. After en- during great hardships. he man aged to cross into Holland and secured passage to London. He was nearly eleCtrocuted by high voltage electric wires crossing the Dutch border.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
MINUTE MEN TO
 FIGHT HI GILL
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 SEATTLE. Wash. Nov. 2S-The Seattle Minute Men. a patriotic or ganzation made up of prominent Se- attle men. today called for mass meeting to be held next Friday night The purpose of this mass meeting is to consider the removal of Mayor Gill and his permanent elimination from Seattle politics.
 There ts every indication that the meeting will be the largest ever held on the Pacific coast for similar pur- poses The entire city is aroused over the situation which was caused by the charges of General Greene commander of Camp Lewis, that Sc attle is vice-ridden and unfit for the members of his command to visit.
 Up to the present time Gill is said to have outmaneuvered the citi, zens who are seeking to institute reform movements, and absolutely re fuses to remove Chief of Police Rockingham, who has been severely criticised by the military authori- ties. The removal of both Mayor Gill and his chief of police will be the aim of the Minute Men.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
GOVERNMENT IS C0MMANDEERINC
 SUPPLY OF TIN
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 WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 28.- An avalanche of protests are being received by telegraph and by mail from all parts of the country against the action of the government in communicating the available tin sup ply in this country. That the gov ernment had taken this step was first made known when 1t was learn ed that the navy department had taken over all the tin stored in New York warehouses;
 The protests are originating from the canners of the nation, who are 5a.d to be facing a serious situation on account of being unable to se- cure the tin necessary for the manu facture of containers for preserving all kinds of food supplies.
 70 action has yet been taken b. the government, but it is believed that some method will be devised whereby the needs of all canners may be filled and the government placed to very little inconvenience.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
HUMBER
 STILL MISSING
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 WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 2S- iXty-three men are reported to be still unaccounted for and three boats missing from the American steamer Acteon. which was recently torpe- doed off the EutSpean coast, One boat with twenty-nine Survivors landed yesterday at Cape Finisterre. but no word has been heard from the others.
 There is still a hope for the miss ing boats to show up at some other yolt with all the unaccounted for survivors, and it is believed possi- ble that this will happen within the next day or so. It is also possible that they were picked up by a west bound ship winch is bringing them into an American port.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
FAMOUS CASE
 IS DISMISSED

The notice of dismissal in the Woodbridge case has finally been filed at the local clerk of courts office, the date of filing being November 26ln. The notice of dismissal was sent to Fairbanks from the circuit court of appeals some time ago, and was returned to them without being filed here. It was, however, sent back with a mandate commanding that 1t be filed, and the dismissal Is now part of the official records of the court
 The notice of dismissal reads as follows:
 United States vs. w. H. Woodbridge,
 Order of Dismissal
 Whereas 1t appears to the court that the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the ninth circuit, upon hearing the above entitled case, upon appeal from the judgment of con viction of this court heretofor en tered held that the evidence therein was insufficient to justify a convic tion, and
 Whereas R. F. Roth, as United States attorney for the Fourth Judi cial division, has filed a motion ask ing for a dismissal of the above en- titled cause and stating that there is no evidence in said cause other than that introduced upon said for mer conviction,
 Now, therefore, it is ordered that said case be dismissed and same is dismissed
 CHARLES E. BUNNELL,
 District Judge.
 When interviewed as to his atti- tude toward the order of dismissal last evening, MT. Woodbridge had nothing to say beyond the fact that he was very grateful to his friends who had remained so Loyalty true to him during the course of the whole affair.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
NAVAL RESERVE
 MAN TRANSPORT
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 WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 28- The navy department is now plan ming to release all civilian sailors now engaged on vessels transporting American troops and supplies to Eu- rope. Secretary of the Navy Dani- els tonight announced that the de partment in connection with the ship ping board have devised a system whereby the transports and supply ships may be handled and completely manned by members Of the naval reserve.
 This is expected to have several beneficial results. The prime mo tive for such step is to eliminate these vessels and thereby add to the safety of the troops transported. At the same time the naval reserve will be gaining valuable deep-water experience which will be of great value to them when additional yes sels are commissioned in the Amer can navy and they are called on to become crews for these warships It is now believed that few weeks will see all vessels engaged in war work manned entirely by men in government service.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
CONGRESSMAN
 IS INDICTED

MADISON, Wis, Nov 28.-Con- gressman John Nelson and his son Byron were today indicted by the federal grand jury in session here for conspiring to violate the registra- tion laws and to defeat the draft regulations. The younger Nelson has previously been indicted for his fail ure to register.
 The trial of the congressman vii. be held in December. Nelson is charged with having advised his son not to register and aided him to leave the country so that he might escape the draft. The son is said to be at present living on his fathers ranch in Canada.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
MISSING BARGE
 NOT YET FOUND
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 SEWARD, Nov 2S.-The barge Barracouta, which was blown down Resurrection Bay during a heavy gale Tuesday night has not yet been located, although the searchers are still hard at work. The blizzard is still blowing, with the weather in town around zero, and as low as fiji teen below zero in the Matanuska valley.
 It is believed that the Barracouta has either been blown on the rocks or through the Narrows. If no acci- dent happens to the stray barge the safety of the men on board Is not feared for, as they were well sup piled with food and fuel. Greater eff forts will be made to find the miss ing vessels as soon as the gale calms down.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
ASSASSINATION
 OF WILSON WAS
 ASSASSINS' AIM
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 SEATTLE. Nov. 2S.-That the as sassinations of both President Will son and Victor Emanuel, king of Italy. was proposed by the anarchist Italians who have been arrested all over the State of Washington since Sunday, is the assertion of federal officials here today. Both comics sions secured from several of those taken into custody and documents seized by the raiding officers give ample proof of this.
 The arrested men are said to b. members of the Circola Studi Social an alleged anarchistiC society. They are held on a charge of plotting to help Germany win the war by aasaS sination and fomenting d.stIrbaD > in America and urging all Italians to stop fighting.
 It is believed that the plotters intended to attack the work of the food administration and urge all Itali- ans in America to disobey Control Ter Hoovers instructions regarding the conservation of foods.
 A number of the plotters are be lieved to have escaped arrest by leaving the country. Commissioner White said today that it was orig inally planned to arrest 105 Italians, but many of them had been fore warned and are known to have dis
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
DENY REPORTS
 VILLA VICTORY
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 JUAREZ, Mexico, Nov 28.-The re ports that Chihuahua City has been captured by the Villa forces Is off cially denied in statements reaching here tonight from Mexico City. The notorious bandit is not even attack ing Chihuahua City. according to the Carranza officials, although it is be lieved that there is a large force of bandits in the hills around that place and that an attack may be made in a few days.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
SIX LOST WHEN
 BOAT CAPSIZES


 BALTIMORE. Md, Nov. 2S.-Six sailors from three Dutch steamers lying in this port were drowned to- day and nine rescued when a boat capsized with them aboard. These sailors had been ashore for a few hours and chartered a small steam launch to take them to their ships, which were preparing to sail
 The launch was capsized by waves from a passing vessel, and none of the six drowned men ever came up after sinking. All the men were Hollanders.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
GERMANS ASSEMBLE FORCES FOR GREATER OFFENSIVE IN
 NORTHERN ITALIAN SECTION
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WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. 28-Ohcal dispatches received here today from Rome that there every indication that the German offensive i'll northern Italy about be reCOubled and the Austro forces preparing make unparalleled effort break through ue ltanan lines between the tiavc and Brena rivers.
 Italian avlators flying the Teuton lines report reat activity among the Ieuton divisions all along the front great bodes of troops being shifted the north crn sector Numerous endorsements arriving the sance of the invaders The heavy guns oi the Germans being masSed the point where they endeavoring make the break, and trains of supplies moving up 10 the front.
 The Italians reinforced by French and British infan- try and artillery have broken up every attempt made today by the invaders advance All the commanding positions still held by the Italian forces, and believed that the Teutons will again be able occupy them.
 The Italian office, however, forecasting heavier fighting than that which has been taking place this during the past ten days, Preparations being made accordingly It is not believed that the Teuons will abandon their effort Italy until decisive de eat has been inflicted upon hem and with the aid of the allies the Italians force them off Italian territory
 Late this afternoon the activities died away a parative quiet for the first time in many days The inan try activity of the Tetons has practically ceased but g antc artillery duel in progress This calm is thought be the prelude to Germanys greatest assault.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
NO MAIL LOST ABOARD SHIPS

Postmaster Deal received word late last evening that no mail was lost on either the Mariposa or the Spokane, both of which boats were sunk last week while enroute to Sc attle. The mail was removed right after the passengers were taken off, and was not even injured by the water.
 Many Fairbanks people had feared that their Christmas parcels might be at the bottom of the ocean, but now this fear Is dispelled.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
EXTEND DATE
 GREY HEARING

Yesterday at 2 o'clock was the time set for the preliminary hearing of John Gray in the commissioners court room When the commissioner called court to order, Tom Mar quam, attorney for the defendant, asked that the date of the hearing be extended for a time in order to enable him to find out various facts about the scene of the shooting Of which Gray Is charged The shoot ing occurred at Rampant, and the cabin where the affray took place is in charge of the commissioner at that place and has not been ac- cessible to the defendant or his at torney so far. However, as assistant district attorney Pratt has gone over to look at the scene, MT. Marquam asked that he be given time to have a representative of the defendant visit 1t at the same time and find out what he could about the bullet holes and things of that nature, in order that the defendant might be given the benefit of his attorneys having a thorough knowledge of the physical aspects of the case.
 As the district attorney offered no objections, the date of the hearing was extended to December IT at 10 o'clock.
 Ed Bartlett was reported from the hospital to be doing all right last night, although he did not show as much improvement yesterday as he had the day before
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03

Word was received by the mar shals office yesterday that a certain Charles Renisch had been taken into custody at Circle on November 26, accused of selling liquor without a license. and, being brought before the commissioner at that place, had pleaded guilty and been sentenced to nine months in the federal Jail
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03

He will be brought to Fairbanks in the near future and placed in the local federal jail.
 Gustatson. the Wood river mining man, left Fairbanks recently for his mining property, taking out a load of supplies with horse and double ender
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
SUNK
 BY SUBMARINES,
Associated Press,

LONDON, Nov. 28.-The official weekly report of the admiralty is sued tonight shows that fourteen ships of over 1900 tons burden were sunk during the past seven days Seven vessels of less than this ton mage were also sent to the bottom by the U-boats.
 The admiralty states that the great number of vessels traversing the war zone figures in the percentage of losses. Many more vessels have entered and cleared English ports than last week or the week before.
 Lars Westenvik, of Cleary creek, is spending a day or two in Fair banks.
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-02

struggling for an education. 1t was In
the fall Of 1850 that he entered the
college. Being on friendly terms with
work. he earned enough money during
his school life to keep up his studies
and buy his clothes and books.
In class Of eighteen graduating
from Prairie Normal and Industrial
college i'll 1880 this young man stood
at the head Of the class and carried
off many first honors. After finishing
his work ut Prairie View he began
teaching. lie spent the first twelve
years as a teacher in the city school.
He resigned to accept Il position as as,
sstant principal of the public schools
Of Sherman. where he served but a
short time when he was made prin-
cipal, which position he las held for
:tle past eleven years. Fred Douglass
school. with Professor a. j. kirkpat-
rick as principal. now ranks with the
best high schools in the state.
|%=3 or course he is IL believer in higher ed
nca ton for all Americans, and he him
self from time to time has sought to
improve himself. He has studied in
the summer at the University Of Chi
cago. the State Normal school Of Kan.
sas and elsewhere.
J Twice he has been elected presi-
dent Of the North Texas Teachers
association and in 1913 was elected
president Of the principal division Of
the State Teachers association.
He has conducted five summer nor
mails in the state and taught in six.
He has gone right into the hearts of
the people and enjoys the respect of
all who know him or come in contact
with him. He has stumped Grayson
county u number of times in the inter-
est Of education. In fraternal socie
ties he is active and has served for
the past five years as chancellor COM
mander Of local lodge in his home.
being one Of the most prominent mem
bers of the Knights of Eythias; also
member Of the grand lodge. AS an
Odd Fellow he ranks high He is also
in the United Brothers Of Friendship
and grand auditor Of the grand tenn
pies and tnbernaclcs OF the knights
and Daughters Of Tabor.
But with all Of this he is Il Christian
and an active wurkcr in the Baptist
church. being one of the deac0nS and
superintendent OF his Sunday school.
secretary Of the %OrthWes tern Sunday
School Convention and secretary Of the
RaDtist association of his district He
won the hand and heart Of Miss 3. +.
jefferson. one Of the best trained young
women in the state. who is an accom-
Elis!ed musician.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-02

Pending her wedding day Miss Job
erness Redmon will be the center of a
number of interesting affairs as the
guest of honor. A partial list is as
follows: Saturday evening, March Sd,
the Wednesday Night Bridge club will
give slumber party at the home Of
Mrs. nellie Shelton, ending with a
breakfast on Sunday, March 4th.
Thursday, March 9Th, the Bridge club
will entertain at a 6 o'clock dinner, to
be followed by card party at the
home of Mrs. G. D. Redmon. On
Thursday, March 18th, the Mary
Church Terrill club will entertain at
1 o'clock luncheon, to be followed by
a "kensington" at the home of Mrs.
Johnnie Shaw. Miss Maybe Bell will
entertain, the date to be announced
later,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-02
Professor klrkpatriCk'S Work
Shows Efficiency.
MAN Of LARGE EXPERIENCE
Admirable Career of the Principal Of
the High School at Sherman, Tea.
Rose to Prominence by Persistent Ef.
fort-Zealous Churchman and Loyal
Member of Several Fraeernities.

Sherman, TcX--TeXas is considered
one of the foremost states in the In
ion for providing for the education Of
it's youths 1t cam he said to the credit
Of the state that it has as many really
educated men and women as any other
state in the Union. In the front rank
is found Professor a. J. kirkpatrick.
principal of the high school in this city.
While lie was born Of slave parents
who were unlcttercd. he took advan-
tlge Of tue schools opened to him.
Like many Of the foremost men Of
the race. he was born Oh IL farm, his
home being near Il Kentucky town In
Grayson county. He was hard work
err as u youth. but as soon as he was
permitted to do so he entered the cOun-
try school near his home. After finish
tered the city school. walking every
morning four and half miles.
lie used his time wisely when not in
school, He learned the importance of
saving dollar. so when he got his
hands on piece Of money it would
remain with him. Having saved his
money. he found that he had enough
to keep him in college for one year, So
that when school opened at Prairie
View he was there with all his earth
ly belongings, ready to take his place
among the young people who were
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-02

The reception and entertainment
given at the home of Sister Mary
Scott in honor Of Sister Eva Owens,
grand worthy counsellor, was a de-
lightful event and we'll attended. Sis
ter Elnora Gresham of Cedar Rapids
was one Of the honored guests. The
program for the evening was an in
formal one and intermingled with the
refreshments that was served, added
greatly to the pleasantness of the
.evnninp
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-02

The Richard Allen Aid met at the
home of the president, Mrs. lone Cole
man. Regular busin ess was taken up.
Mrs. Hyde read paper on "Skeptic-
ism" and Mrs Mackey paper on "lm-
pure Thought" which was discussed by
the members of the club. Mrs. Elnora
Gresham WAS present and delivered an
address on EFFECT Of Bad Diet" At
ter which dainty lunch was served
by the hostess Club adjourned to
meet with Mrs. S. l.. Brit, l045 18th.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-02
J. B Rush, Pres.
J B. Morris, Sec.

The members of the Corinthian Bap-
fist church, in meeting assembled on
last Monday evening, issued a cali 20
the pastorate of said church to DR.. G.
w. Robinson of Ell Paso, Texas. DR..
Robinson is a highly recommended
minister of great ability and the
church is to be commended upon the
choice in it's call. Friends, as we'll as
members, are extremely anxious DR..
Robinson may accept this call.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-02

The revival meeting now in session
at 511 4th street A M. E. Zion church
is greatly attended this week. Rev.
Saunders of Perry, Iowa is doing the
preaching Accessions five, Rev. Saun-
ders has moved the people as never be-
fore; wonderful indeed is his great
sermons. Meeting to continue to the
10th of March. All are invited to come
and receive blessing.
Rev. D. Donald, pastor.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-02
The Dramatic Art club met Tuesda

The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday
at the home of Mrs. Harvey Brown.
Mrs. Elnora Gresham and Miss Court
ney were present. The state outline
of suffrage was taken up. A paper on
"What the Women have done where
there is voting" Mrs. Gresham, cor
responding Sect of l. S. F. c. address.
ed the club on the subj ct of Progress
iveness The meeting adjourned to
meet with Mrs. W. H. Rodgers, 18th
and Mccormick.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-02

The Mary Church Terrill club met
Monday evening with Mrs. Lulu Nc
Cree. After business affairs a lunch
con was served. The club will meet
Monday with Mrs. j. H. Perkins and
study of the "Holy Grail" will be con-
tinued.