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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
RECENILY RECEIVED CUMMUNICAIIyN FROM ENEMY
 ASKIuC PLACE DISCUSSIONS
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LONDON, Dec II.-lhat England received d com muuicaon through neutral nation some time during the month o1 September from the German government which Wa indirect peace oHcr made public here today when Lord BaIour secretary ol foreign affairs, told the house oi o the incident he foreign minister stated that the communication explained Gcrmarys wish to gel into communication with the British government lardng the cIccug ot peaceful settlement of the -ctyyccn the nations.
 Lord BaIour declared that he had replied that England ready receive the proposal only if they included all the nations with Germany and alter discussion of the with the other nations affected It is known oyely that tlc delivered to the German gov trnnc1lt but it has failed far 10 make any
 It is believed that this deliberate attempt by Ger many aicnatc the English government from the allied Jtlsc and thus break up the combination which has Ger oanys forces halted. The identity o the neutral nation conveying the original offer from Germany is disclosed ord Batour also stated that there possibility that tory is won.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
BILL INTRODUCED IN. SENATE
 PR0VTDI q FOR REGISTERING
 All MEN BECOMING ELIGIBLE
Associated PrcssJ

NASHINGTON, D. C., Dee, I1.-Ihc first be introduced in the the present session presented today by Senator NadsWorth oI New lor which provides the registration all young of the country automatically as they become of eligible for military service In introducing the bill, the senator from New or stated that there sign of any carly end Jf the and that America must make provision in time to secure men hold iii 10 keep her fighting forces .n Europe their maximum strength.
 The bill will have considerable support throughout the members of all partics is believed that it the only way in which the United States be of supply of trained men,
 Ii the bill is passed as it is thought probable, when each becomes of eligible military ag> will be his uy present himself the proper official for registration for military duty This registration will include all the in formation asked for in the Queomarc recently issued by the provost mar,has office \, they needed, and in their proper classification, eigbes will be train ing camps for military instruction The bill covers the peri od until the end of the war only
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
q MMISSI0H IS INVESTIGATING
 HIGH PRICES;
(ASSOCiated Preesp

WASHINGTON, D, C., Dec. 21- The federal trade commission today began conducting an inquiry into the charges of Food Controller Hoo yer, who recently issued a public statement charging that certain wholesale and retail merchants, in combination with food brokers are criminaIIy responsible for recent rais- es in prices and for attempting to create the impression that there i- a serious food shortage in certain articles in the United States The inquiry i5 being conducted by Victor Murdock the former Progressive Re publican leader, who was recently appointed to the commission by Presi- dent Wilson.
 Food Controller Hoover, in his charges against what he terms dis honest wholesale and retail mer chants, states that agents of the food administration have secured sui fcient evidence to prove that there is a combination in existence which is seeking to capitalize the condi- tions produced by the United States being at war and hold up the people by charging eXorbitant prices for toodstuff The reports being circu- lated regarding food shortages ema- mate from this same source, accord ing to MT Hoover and the inyestiga- ton will be made broad enough to consider every pertinent fact, ac- cording to the announcement of Chairman Murdock
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
ALASKA SUPPLY COAL FOR NAVY
 COMING SEASON
lAsencIatnl Trnss


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dee. H. Secretary Lane announced tonight that he hopes that sufficient coal will be mined from the Matanuska fields in Alaska to supply the necessary fuel for the navy and also for the entire Pacific coast during the next year He expects that operations will be started on grand scale next summer and the future of Alaska coal industries assured.
 At the same time the secretary announced the opening of a new coal mining tract in the Matanuska field This new tract borders on a branch of the Alaska Railway which has already been built nearby. The government is now ready to receive for leasing and operating the mines, and it is hoped that these applications will be made as early as possible The coal will be hauled by the government road to Seward, where it can be trans-shipped to Pa cific coast points.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
OHIO SUFFERS
 FROM EXTREME
 GOLD WEATHER
,OCiaJGd !"rSsD

Associated !"oSSl
 COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. With the weather throughout the state averaging zero, Ohio coal shortages have become SO acute that Governor Cox this morning telegraphod Dr. Harry Garfield, the national fuel ad ministrator, that the people of this state would lose all faith and confi- dGnce in the government unless i'm mediate relief is given them. All during this month, up to the present time, the weather has been the cold est in forty years, and there is much suffering reported from all quarters on account of scarcity of fuel.
 The coldest reported is at Cincin- natl, where the thermometer tonight stands at thirteen degrees below zero. The state and city authorities are extending every aid which is in their power, but they are limited by circumstances.
 The fuel administration tonight re piled to Governor Cox's message, stating that fuel would be rushed at once to the most needy points and other shipments would follow at once until the sufferers had all been provided for.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
GIL. APPOINTS
 ANOTHER CHIEF

-~ATTLE, Dee. Another step wa taken in the fight against Mayor Cir for alleged failure to clean up tn, city when Gill, himself, requested anC received the resignation of Chief Of Police Rockingham this afternoon, in mediateIs afterward he appointed : F. Warren as the successor Of |, ckingham. Warren was formerly Ulited States marshal at''Nome, AL a, ka, and is we'll known in the north era country. He was also formerly chief of police in Spokane
 Gill also stated that he plans on cleaning up the city and living up to the requirements of the military au- thorities, and is sure that the quar- antine now in effect as far as the Camp Lewis soldiers are concerned will be lifted within short time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
CARRIER BIRD OF GERMAN SPY
 IS DISCOVERED
lAseociated Pressl

HALIFAX, Dec 11.-Goyernment officials today uncovered what is be lieVed to be a German spy system of communication between this port and German agents in America when they captured a carrier pigeon in a house standing on the edge of the burned area of this city. The pigeon had a message written in German strapped around it's body and bore a number on it, New York twenty nine" The contents of the message are withheld from publication by the military authorities.
 The bird was seen entering a win dow in a home near the devastated section of the city, and upon inves-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
IBE..'I.''IICHER 2 IS
 T0BE MARRIED

Word has been received from New York that Charles Eugene Bsttjchcr. formerly pastor of the Episcopal church hcrc and well known all over the interior and Miss Marga- ret Graves, another former interior fd.nt, will be married in New York som" time after Easter.
 Mr. Bctucher is at present in New York, where h. is in charge of the publication of The Spirit of the Mis- sions, while Miss Graves is in the Philippine Islands in missionary work.
 Mr. Belicher was stationed at Fairbanks for many years. and is we'll liked by all who know him Miss Graves was connected with missionary work in the Panama Val ley, and resided in various parts of the interior for several years,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
Senate Investigate
 Equipment of Army SECRETARY BAKER AND OTHER HEADS WILL BE ASKED TO
 EXPLAIH FEATURES
Associated Tr.ssj

WASHINGTON. D. C., Dee. 21
 The scuatc's committee of military affairs this afternoon announced that il would lmmyd.. aJeIy begin general inquiry into the war departments opo- rations in armjng and otherwise equippins American forces for the Wal, Secretary of War Baker and other heads in the war de. partmcnt will explain the lea- lures of the system being used by the department.
 The inquiry of the senate in. yeatigatiIH committee is not the result of any complaint against the department nor caused by dissatisfaction with Ihe progress made, but is desired by the sen ate in order to have a basis for future reference in providing for arms and equipment for forces organized later
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
Year s Crop Valued
 Iwenty-one Billion
GREATEST HARVESTS IN 1917 EVER RECORDED IN THE HIS
 TORY OF UNITED STATES
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WASHINGTDN. Ii. C, Dee. II. The agricultural department of the United States tonight Issued it's annual statement ol crop valuation which shows .la .ae 1917 harvest of ali American crops is worth approximately $2I,0uo0o0.0oJ This is by far the largest and most valuable crop yield ever recorded in tao history ol the United States.
 The report states that, while the enormous value of the sea.'s crop i, caused to d small degree by unusual prices. the biggest factor ln the increase is ruo greatly increased yields T pr~c- tcamy every article. The com crop alone ran 10 almost 3,-oo,- 00O0o0 bushels, only falltn- -ho., of the government October cs.l- mates by approximately -0oo,,, U00 bushels.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
SEATTLE BANK
 GETS DECISION
 AGAINST H0YES

Yesterday afternoon in the district court Judge EunneIl handed down d ions written opinion in which he granted for the most pul the pc tition of the Dexter Horton Bank oa Seattle. in which the Dexter Horton Bank asked that the receiver of the Waahington-AIaska Bank. r. q. Moves, should pay them the sum Of $2721S.76. By the decision of the judge the bank is given $2L225.47. with interest at six per cent since January l, 1911, whereas the Dexter Horton bank had asked for interest at eight per cent.
 When the receiyership of the Washington-AIaska bank was started in 1911, the bank owed the Dexter Horton bank the sum of $129, ,000, which sum was secured by 96 shares of Gold Bar Lumber stock This stock was finally foreclosed by the Seattle bank. and only $IO00O0 was realized on it, which sum was app piled on the total amount owed. Tho bank then latcr started suit for the remainder due them. with the ac crued interest, the case being brought to a close with Judge BunnaI's de cision yesterday
 This amount ordered paid by Judge Bunnel will not be paid from the funds on hand, but from any funds that may accrue in the future. With out the BaInette trust fund, which is to be used only as last eXtremi- ty, there are said to be insufficient funds on hand to pay the last judg- ment.
 Tho wife of a faulf-finding man
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
DRY AMENDMENT
 BE CONSIDERED
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WASHINGTON. D. C., Dee il. The prohibition amendment 10 the constitution Of the United States will be considered by the house Monday the house this afternoon voting unan- imously to consider il at that time The house judiciary committee to- day reported the amendment out of the committee room tayorablE
 The senate has already passed an amendment calling for nationwide prohibition, and the leaders of the dry element are confident that it will also pass the house, although a bitter fight is expected
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
NEWS NOTES OF
 THE HOSPITAL


 Ed Bartlett ia improving slowly, but will not be able to get out yet for a long time to come. Despite reports to the contrary, he has not been able to sit up yet, but is grad ually improving.
 Calhoun is just about the same, and has not shown great deal of improvement in the last few days.
 Hyde the rancher, is in about the same condition that he was last week, and is still a very sick man.
 Thomas Marlluson is on the road to recovery and seems to be doing nicely
 Robert Gum left the hospital Sun day having entirely recovered.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
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SEATTLE. Dec. n.-Chauncey Wright, an oldtimer of the Dawson country, died in this city this morn ing of neuritl5 at the age of forty years. Wright, with his father, ran a hotel in Dawson during the big stampede to that district, and re mained there for several years.
 After leaving Dawson he came to Seattle and went into the restaurant business, at which he was very sue cessful. At the time of his death he owned and operated four res taurants in this city alone.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
SUEFRACEIIES
 FILE BIG SUIT
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lhEe.lI.sttN s.'
 WASHINtSTON, D. C, Dec H. Eight suGfragettes who were recently imprisoned here for pickoting tn, White House, and a short time later released because of d hunger strike, today filed salts against the three commissioners of the District of Co., lumbia and the jail superintendent for $50,000 The suits are accom- panied by ahidagjts charging assault and conspiracy.
 Very little excitement was caused by the films of the suits, as they are regarded as natural outcome of the arraatz of the suffraScttss.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
NOTED RADICAL
 PAPER CHANGES
(Associated Pressl

GERARD, Kas., Dec. 1.-The Alp peal to Reason. one of the pioneer socialist publications of the country, today changed its name to the New Appeal and announced complete reversal of it's former policy of non support to the governments war mea- sures. The editorial columns of the paper in the future will be outspoken in their support of the governments war policy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17

The Appeal to Reason is widely known and circulated throuahou the country and is one oi the strongest socialist papers in the United States. It is stated that the change of the papers policy is brought about by realization that America is fighting for her very existence, both present and future.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17

tigation the house was found to be empty Of it's former tenants. The bird is believed to have been in Jured in the explosion. as it is un- able to fly any but very short dis tanccs. The message is thought to be a communication from German agents in this city to Germans in New York.
 The authorities continued today their campaign of arrests against all German citizens, rounding up many of them All depots are being close ly watched to prevent their escape into other Canadian cities
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
VILLA FORCES
 CAPTURE SMALL CARRANzA TOWN
Ssocmte1 Dres-J

tASS0CIdte1 IrcS-l
 EAGLE PASS, Texas, Dec. IA small band of Villa soldiers this morning swooped down from the hills and surrounded the small federal garrison at Moncloya and are be lieved to have captured the town. At the last reports received the Car ranza troops Were resisting the at tack, but Were Outnumbered and be ing forced back.
 The wires leading to MoncIoya were cut this afternoon and all com munication shut off Many rebel bands are reported to be on the move along the border, and the Am erican patrol guards have been or dered to exercise extreme watchful- ness in order to prevent them from making sudden raid across the in ternational boundary.
 Monclova is approximately 150 miles to the south of this town on the Mexican side of the border. There are number of Americans residing in the district who own considerable property there. Some uneasiness is expressed for their safety
 A NEW REVOLUTION
 EAGLE PASS, Tex, Dec. IA new revolution has broken out against the Carranza government, ac- cording to adyices received here to- night, and is sweeping through Goa huila state with great power. The revolution is headed by Luizgui Tierez. who states that he was elect ed governor of the state of Coahuila in the last campaign and alleges that the Carranza authorities denied him the right to assume office,
 Tierez has several hundred follow, CTS and has already taken two towns manned by Carranza troops, and is said to be marching on Piedras Ne gras, where a considerable federal garrison is stationed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
REVOLT SPREADING

ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY, Dec. 11-All reports received from Russia indicate that General kale- dimes revolt is spreading rapidly throughout many sections of Russia Many of the adherents of the former provisional government are rising at the call, and there is strong pos sibility that the Bolsheyiki govern ment will soon be swept from power The Bolsheviki apparently are of the opinion that this new revolution is to be a real test of strength, and are rushing great numbers of troops from the front to quell the uprising before it gains too great headway.
 The food situation in Moscow is again appalling. The city is practi- calIy facing starvation, and there is no immediate prospect of the present officials being able to effect any re- lief. All the food supply points are blocked against Moscow by the coun- ter revolutionary forces, who hope to overthrow the Bolshevih govern ment by shutting off all supplies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
] lpl LACE UIACHINE
 GUNS ID SWEEP
 MOSCOW STREET.
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LONDON, Dec. 1l.-The situation at Moscow is reported to be exceed ingIy grave The Bolsheyiu leaders have placed machine guns at promi nant positions where they will com mand all the streets in the city and have ordered their forces 10 clear them if any disorder should break out.
 It is reported that the radical gov ernment fears an uprising in Mos COW, as the garrison at that place has been insubordinate for several days and absolutely refuse to obey their commander, a private soldier named Muranotf In an effort to re store their waning power, the BoI sheyili are detaching troops from the western Russian front and hurry ing them to the threatened districts for service against the Cossacks. Some street fighting is already re pOl.tp6
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17

James Cosgrove and Dick Rothen- burg. of Big Eldorado, are in Fair banks.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
ITALIANS WIN

R0A Dee IIIe Italian forces yesterday inflicted severe losses upon the al positions the lower a oea The official statement declares that the engage
 
 Gre" behind the lines of the il d a5e Much
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
MANY VESSELS
 ARE COMPLETED
lAssnciated Press0

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The great ac tivity which is prevalent in British shipyards is having the desired re suit, as is shown by the announce. ment made tonight by the admiralty that the tonnage completed in Eng fish shipyards during the month of November was almost as great as the tonnage sunk by the German
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
GIGANTIC CERMAN OFFENSIVE
 IS PREPARING 0N ALL
{ Associated Press )

ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY, Dec From all available information Loran@ the gigantic l il N Il . | l
 America can get her troops and resourc d
 doubt that Germany rushing enormous endorsements to q d I l auI na o'le urc4srJH the military roads leading up " u ! N Il N I Il C are u 0 q
 allied they been unable any JONy a. nc back allied 1t are cII U Nc uc D u C JJcl> wi be
 C 10 activity throughout the mt the on extremely The German 1dus ter nunLer o e n
 GERMAN PLANES
 Information which is believed by the nclc o Dc m conc1sNcy 5 ill Il aonst iron by handed |
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17

The wife of a fault-finding man never worries about the promised torments of the hereafter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
2.5Jy GERMAN PLANES
FLANDERS ACTIVITY

 operations unusually British t the and sector his sacraI last and ssoI Il
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17

Sylvester Howell will leave with Fred Robinson today for several days visit to Nenana.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-01
If TOO.Fat
Get Fresh Air
How Nou May Reduce Pound Daily
and Improve Health Amazingly.

Lack OF fresh air, Il IL said. weak
ems the oNygcn-carryinE power of the
blood. the liver becomes sluggish, fat
accumulates the heart action be-
comes weak. work Is an effort and
the beauty OF the figure is destroyed.
Fat put on 10y indoor life is un-
healthy and. II nature is not assisted
In throwing II off. serious case of
obesity may result.
Don't walt until your health is
ruined through carrying around "a
bur len Of unsightly and unhealthy
fat
Spend some time daily In the open
air. breathe deeply ana get from any
druggist box of oil of korein cap
sulcs take one after each meal and
one before retiring az night, also fol-
lowing the other simple directions
that come with the box.
Weigh yourself every few DAYS and
keep up the treatment until Won are
down to normal oil Of korein is
absolutely harmless, is pleasant to
take helps the digestion, and even Il
few days treatment is likely to show
a noticeable reduction in weight.
This system has succeeded when
other remedies. etc have failed. It
is the delight of those who wish to
improve their figure and acquire
younger appearance. ADV.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-01
OKLAHOMA WHEAT
HARVEST IS GOOD
Estimated 100000 Bushels in
Excess of Last-Year Crop;
Oats Also Better.


Worlds Capital Bureau.
OKLAHOMA CITY, June 30.-The
1917 wheat crop of oklahoma will
aggregate 27.113.O0O bushels. accord
ing to figures compiled at the state
department of agriculture today based
on reports that have been received
and on which the usual monthly sta
tistical report is based. This figured
on the total average gives the aver
age at 9.5 bushels to the acre. on
June 25 when the last reports are re-
ceived which go into the report, II
was shown that 50 per cent of the
wheat had been harvested and that
much of 1t had been threshed. The
1916 wheat crop was 25,S00,0OO
bushels.
The oats crop showed up better on
juno 20 this year than 1t did tho
same time last year and the esti-
mated yield is 24,4S5,000 bushels. or
little more than % bushels to the
acre. Seventy seven per cent OF the
crop has been harvested. The north
east counties OF the state showed up
best in the production of wheat and
oats
The condition of corn is 75 per
cent, with the condition OF cotton at
II per cent This Is a depreciation
OF both over a month ago. Weather
conditions have been unfavorable to
both crops. In many places cotton
has been replanted on account of In
sufficient moisture. The condition
of other CROPS at this time are: Kaf-
fir "a, Milo maize "a. sorphum 76.
broom corn rs. alfalfa 70. The con-
dition OF the soil is shown to be 60
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-01
Conservation Coarse Offered.

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 3O.-State
Supt. r. H. Wilson today received a
letter from c. IL. Lane having to do
with the national conservation of food
arrangements, offering TO place at the
disposal OF the state for use in the
summer schools. q two-weeks course
OF study and demonstration for use in
the conservation OF food products.
Superintendent Wilson promptly ac-
cepted the offer and asked Mr.. Lane
for further particulars Mr.. Wilson
today sent letters to presidents OF all
the schools to take up directly with
Mr.. Lane the matter Of installing the
work in the schools This will be one
OF the features OF the summer schools.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-01
Pension Board Meets Monday.

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 30.-The
state pension board will meet Monday
with w. n. Matthews, commissioner
up a new pension roll for the Con-
federate veterans OF the state. There
are sixteen hundred on the roll now
and $50 new ones will be added. The
last legislature passed bill increas-
ing the pension from $3.50 a quarter
to SIS. This will give the veterans
s5 month pension, which will be
due on October l. II is not paid until
due, The legislature appropriated
N50,000 a year to the Confederate
Veterang