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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
GERMAN MONEY
 NOT IN HOUSE
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 WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. B. (Via Ketchikan, deIayed) There will be no investigation of the charges that German money has been spent without limit in the lower house since the declaration of a state of war by the United States. according to statements made by COngreSsion- al leaders this afternoon. Following the publication some time ago of charges that Germany was endeaV- bring to purchase the support of con gressmen, a committee headed by Representative Heflin, of Alabama, has been quietly Investigating to see If there was any foundation for the report. Heflin stated today that the committee was unable to find any direct evidence of German money in the house and nothing to base any investigation on No further aC ton will be taken at this time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
INSURANCE ON
 WAR RISKS IS
 MUCH REDUCED
lA SSOCiAted PreSSl


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct G. The government insurance bureau an nounced tonight a reduction of ap- proximately twenty-five per cent in premiums on all American vessels traversing the war zones, The re duction will become effective at once.
 The reason assigned for the reduc- tion as made public by the announce ment is the highly successful fight being made on the German subma- rines by the methods now employed by the naval authorities The bu- reau also stated that it is not i'm probable that further reduction will be made at an early date if the percentage of losses to American ships continues it's present rate of decrease
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
PIONEER KILLS
 SELF ON BOAT
Special to The Citizen


 DAWSON, Y. T., Oct. 6.-P. J Peolin, a well known oldtime resi- dent of the north, committed sui eide today by jumping overheard from the steamer Whitehorse near Big Salmon Several people saw him when he jumped over and threw lines to him, but he refused to make any effort to save himself No buoys were available, and when a small boat was launched 1t was too late to be of service.
 Peolin was enroute from Dawson to Seattle to enlist in an American regiment He was a veteran of the Spanish-American war and the Philip pine instruction He had been a resident of the north for the past fourteen years, and the last three years had been in the Chisana re- zion. No cause for the rash act is known, as he was supposed to have sufficient funds to provide for him self.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
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Associated Press)
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct 6.-At exactly o'clock this afternoon both houses of congress adjourned The closing hours of the house were spent in receiving the reports of various committees and cleaning up routine work, and was unattended by any excitement.
 In the senate for five hours La Toilette and some of the members of the war party took up the time with the most bitter speeches of the session. For more than three hours the senator from Wisconsin defied his critics who are seeking his eX pulsion and strenuously attacked the war party, which he claimed had been subjecting him to the most bit ter persecution since he so strongly opposed the adoption of the admin istrations resolution declaring a state of war to be in existence. He was scathing in his denunciation of those who have supported the war measures which have been adopted by congress.
 Several of his colleagues took the floor and went over the record of LaFollette during the session just closing and denounced his course as to the last degree. Sen ator Williams, of Mississippi, drew applause from the floor of the sen ate and the overcrowded galleries by his sarcastic arraignment of La Toilette, whom he said would be more at home in the German reich stag than in the American congress.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
NENANA'S DEMOCRATS
 SCRAPPING
Special to The Citizen)

NENANA, Oct 7-"The leading Democrat of Nenana did not know about the meeting that was being contemplated. No explanation was given to local Democrats, neither was object of meeting stated or any notice published. In fact, we have no organization here and never have had, except on paper No call was issued by any Democrat here for a meeting for the purpose of or ganizing or socalled organization.
 ANDY HOEY."
 The foregoing is the bombshell that was thrown into Nenana Demo cratic circles last evening. It seems that the trouble has arisen out of the result of the election held Thurs day evening, when Robert E. Burns was elected president and J. D. ONeill secretary of the Nenana Democratic club It is alleged that not more than three or four Demo- erats were at this meeting and that these were picked by the president.
 It now is the aim of those Demo crats who are opening the fight to call a mass meeting of all Demo crats in the town for the purpose of uniting the strength of the party and really formulate plans for a Nonana Democratic club. since they claim that no organization of that nature exists at the present time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
British ortify
 Captured Ground
REPUlSE COUNTER ATTACKS OF GERMANS AND CONSOLIDATE
 POSITIONS NEAR YPRES.
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LONDON, Oct. 6.-(Via ketch- ikan) Reports from the British headquarters in France and Bel gium state that the British have completed the consolidation of the ground captured in Thurs days assault and have posted ar tillery in positions commanding the German lines. Several coun- ter attacks of the enemy have been beaten off with compara- tive ease.
 A reorganization of Thursdays victory shows that 4446 un- wounded German prisoners were taken and all the objectives on an eight-mile front were won. While the ground gained does not cover any wide area. the commanding positions won go to make this one of the most i'm portant victories of the war. Only few high points are now left to the Germans, and it is thought that Haig's next offensive will be directed against them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
DAWS0NITE IN
 WINNIPEG DEAD
(SpeCial to The Citizen

DAWSON, Y. T., Oct. 6.-Accord- ing to messages received here this afternoon, John Reyes. a half owner in the Rochester hotel in this city, died in Winnipeg last night. MT. Reyes had been visiting for some time in Winnipeg and was intending to return to Dawson in the near fu- ture. His death was caused by heart failure, and was sudden and uneX pected. No arrangement. have been made yet for the funeral, which will probably be held in the east and the remains inferred there
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
ADJOU URN M ENT
GERMANS GIVE
 UP POSITIONS
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 LONDON, Oct. 6.-Late reports re ceived tonight from the British head quarters in France state that the Germans have been forced to eyac- uate many advanced positions by the concentrated fire of the British heavy field guns. These guns have. been placed in positions recently occu- pied by the Germans and captured by the British in Thursdays great victory.
 The enemy are said to have sui fered enormous losses before the or der to retire was given. They have been rendered powerless to make any counter attacks by the heavy ar tillery fire.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
PUBLIC WARNED
 ABOUT NEW LAW

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct B. (Via Ketchikan, delayed) Urea sury department today issued a warning to the public to make up it's tax returns under the new revenue tax measure. Everybody is requested to see the nearest deputy revenue agent and ascertain exactly what is required by the government under the new law.
 These returns must then be filled out promptly and mailed at once. All deputies have received instruc- tions to give all the information nee essary in compiling the data required by the government. and it is ex- pected that most of the returns will be in not later than the first of November
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
DAWSON SEASON
 SOON TO CLOSE
Special to The Citizen)

DAWSON, Y. T, Oct. 6.-The last shipments of freight for local mer- chants from the Outside will arrive here next week on the steamer Cas- ca, according to a statement of the local White Pass officials. The Gas ca will sail from Whitehorse next Monday with a full load of perish ables for Dawson.
 The season to the Outside will not close for several days yet, as there are three more Canadian steamers to leave here for Whitehorse. These boats will leave here about Octo- Der 15. This will close the naviga- tion season of 1917. Several Am erican bottoms used on the lower river will be sent here and to Hoota- linqua and lower Laberge for the winter, so as to De ready for the spring opening next season.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
FORMER PRESIDENT DECLARES AT NEW YORK MASS MEETING BASED ON COMPLETE OVER- THROW OF GERMANY
CENTRAL ALLIANCE
 MUST BE DESTROYED
ONLY PEACE ACCEPTABLE TO U. S. IS THAT OF COMPLETE VlC- TORY. DECLARES THE RE DOUBTABLE COLONEL OF THE ROUGH RIDERS.
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NEW YORK, Oct 6.-(Via Ketchi- kan)-In d speech filled with denun- citation of Germany and her allies, eX-President Roosevelt outlined his views of what kind of peace would be acceptable to the allies and the kind of peace that they could afford 10 accept.
 The only peace" declared the col onel, which will make the world safe for democracy must be based on the complete overthrow of Ger many, the dissolution of Austria and Turkey. The present governments of the central alliance must be de stroyed before there can be any talk of peace; America can accept no other peace than that based on over whelming victory"
 Referring to the presence of the Turks in Europe, the colonel said that the Turk must be driven out of Europe and the Ottoman empire absolutely destroyed" He also de clared that Armenia should be al lowed to set up an independent sov- ereignty of her own. Poland should be allowed to govern herself as well as Lithuania.
 But to Belgium, most of all, must there be reparation," he said. She must be set free from the rule of the barbarians and her despoiler must be made to restore her to her former state" He advocated the opening of the Dardanelles to all nations, and put the administration of the straits under a commission of the leading nations of the world. Germany can hope for no peace until her rulers have been deprived of the power to ever again disturb the peace of the world" he con- cludeG. The ex-President was given big ovation when he had finished
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
LATER REPORT.

SEATTLE, Oct 6.-Wia Ketchikan) The owners of the steamer Ra- valli, which has been lowed into Prince Rupert B C, on account of a broken shaft rod, have sent a powerful tug from here and will tow the injured vessel to Seattle for re pairs. All the passengers are re- maining aboard the boat until sh" reaches this port
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
TEUT0NlC ALLIES PREPARE
 FOR GIGANTIC OFFENSIVE
 ACTION ON EASTERN FRONT

part of Roumania which they now hold. There Is a considerable amount of excellent farming land in this sec ton. and it is believed the central powers arc endeayoring to obtain possession of this in preparation for the coming season.
 The Russian troops in this sector are reported to be in excellent coudi- tion and to have plenty of ammu- ntion and supplies. It is not con, sidered likely that the Tcutons will be able to accomplish any material results on this front without shifting troops from some other front to aid those now in that region.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
NEW DISTANCE
 RECORD MADE
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 MILAN, Oct. 6-It is claimed here that Captain Giulio Laureati, of the Italian army, has set a new world s flight record by flying from Turin to Naples and back without des- cending. He left Turin at 1O:O7 in the morning, arrived at Naples at 2:3O P M, and, after circling that city, returned to Turin, where he landed at $40 r. NJ. The distance in a direct line is 460 miles each way
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
DREDCES CLOSE
 IN SHORT TIME

DAWSON, Y. T., Oct. 6.-The dredge season is practically finished for this year, and the big dredges of the Yukon Gold company and the Klondike people will close down in a few days, according to an an nouncement made by the local off cials. The season has been very prosperous for all the dredges, as they have been able to secure all the laborers needed. The labor trou- ble which threatened early in the season caused but very little delay and affected the seasons output but very little
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
FINLAND PLANS
 ARE ANNOUNCED

PETROGRAD, Oct 6.-Finland is preparing to set up an independent government at an early date, accord ing to an official announcement made tonight The Finnish senate has pre- pared an outline of the intended government which provides for the election of a president by a direct popular vote who will hold a single five-year term.
 The Russian government is in sym
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
APPOINTMENTS
 NOT CONFIRMED
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. G. When congress adjourned this after noon it did so without confirming the appointments of E. R. Jordan, United States marshal of the Sec ond division of Alaska, and F. R. Brenneman, United States marshal of the Third division of Alaska. Both of these men were reappointed by the President, and the reasons for the senate's failure to confirm their selection for second terms is not known.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
LEGATIONS TO
 RETAIN GUARD
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 PEKING, Oct. Ct is regarded as unlikely that the foreign legation guards will be withdrawn from Pc king for many years.
 A special police force consisting of more than GOO Chinese has been drilled for a number of years to police outside the legation quarter. The Chinese government has urged that this force is sufficient to pro tect the legations, and has been en- deavoring to persuade the foreign powers to withdraw the troops they maintain in the various legations.
 When the clash between Chang Hsuns troops and the republicans began in July the special Chinese po- lice force fled This was generally observed by foreigners and is ex- pected to serve as an argument against the withdrawal of foreign sol diers
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
MEXICANS BUILD AlRPLANES.

MEXICO CITY, Oct GA new type of airplane with small wing
 spread and great speed is being made in the government airpl2ne factories. The planes formerly made will be used as observation machines.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08

pathy with the plans of Finland, and it is confidently expected that Rus sian troops will be withdrawn from that country at the end of the war No official announcement. however has been made to this effect
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
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LONDON. Oct. 6.-(Via Ketchlkan) Reports received by the war office today indicate that the Teutonlc al lies are now preparing to start a gi- gantic offensive against the allied forces on the Roumanian front. Pct rograd dispatches state that there is being carried on a heavy cOncentra-
 ton of artillery no this section of the eastern battlefront. and many troops are being massed in prepara ton for a big drive.
 It is expected that the German forces will attempt to drive the Rou- manian and Russian forces from that
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
PERU BREAKS RELATIONS WITH GERMANY; WILL HAND
 MINISTER HIS PASSPORTS

inevitable. There IS much excite. ment throughout the nation. and feel ing in this city is especially high. The German diplomatic represents tiyes are being protected by a spe- cial guard of soldiers.
 The German minister accredited to this country will be handed his pass ports not later than Monday. and he will probably be given safe con duct home under the same provisions that were accorded German diplo- mats in America at the time of the break
 PASSPORTS HANDED.
 LIMA. Peru, Oct. The presi- dent early this morning handed the German minister his passports and definitely broke off diplomatic rela- tions with Germany A declaration of state of war is expected to fol low shortly
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08

Ed Mcconnell, Nonana contract or, who has been in Fairbanks on business, expects co return to the railroad town within the next two or three days.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
TO
 ANSWER CRITICS
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WASHINGTON. D C.. Oct D. (Via ketchikan, deiayed) )-Followin the decision of the senate to inves. tigate the speech of Senator LaFol- Iette before the St. Paul, Minn., Non Partisan League about two weeks ago, LaFollette gave notice this af- ternoon that he would make three hour speech from the floor of the senate tomorrow afternoon in which he would answer those critics who have been charging him with dis loyalty and treachery to the Ameri- can nation
 As it is the int jon of the sen ate to adjourn tor.rrrow afternoon. it is thought that the senator from Wisconsin will use the closing hours of the session in his own defense. Indications are that the galleries will be crowded with spectators when he begins his remarks.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
KOREANS WORK IN JAPAN
(AsSnclated PresS

T
 TOKYO, Oct Glowing to the shortage of labor and the rise of the daily wage in Japan, Koreans are being brought to this country to re lieve the situation.
 G. A. Aarons, manager of the dredge on Fairbanks creek, has been calling on his old friends during the past week.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
SPECIAL WAR SESSION
 0F CONGRESS IS OVER

Senators Robinson, Kellogg and Fall denounced what they termed his un- patriotic conduct and demanded that he state whether he stands with Germany or America, declaring that from his attitude he seemed to be an ally of the kaiser. LaFollette hotly replied that he had a right un- der the constitution of the United States to free speech and that he intended to exercise it. His critics declared that by his rabid pro-Ger- man utterances he had transcended his constitutional guarantees.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08

William A Young, Jr., of the com mission force at Happy station, came in last evening to spend Sunday in Fairbanks.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08

amount appropriated reaches the grand total o1 approximately $20,0OO.- 900, ,U00 the greater part of which IS to be expended for war purposes. This includes 70O0,000,00O author ized for loans to the allied nations
 PRESIDENT PRAISES WORK.
 In a letter to the leaders of both houses, President Wilson commends h. .ghly the work of congress and eX- presses his gratitude for the able manner in which they supported the measures asked for by the admins war properly. He declared that by their efficient action the present needs of both the army and navy had been adequately taken care of for the present.
 WILSON SIGNS BILLS.
 All the measures and resolutions passed by congress have already been signed by President Wilson. in cluding the resolution providing for the suspension of assessment work on mineral claims for the present year. The last measure to be signed by the President was the soldiers and sailors insurance bill.
 ADJOURNMENT
 At exactly 3 o'clock both houses adjourned to meet again December 8, when it will again take up mea- sures for the vigorous prosecution of the war No other measures will be considered until these have been disposed of.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

By real estate transfers consum mated yesterday, the J, E. Hendrick, son house on Ninth avenue was sold to Mr Seneff, and the VII, Hams cabin on Fifth avenue was sold to MT. Seward. St. George & Cathcart put through the deals.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
PERSHING PROMOTED

One of the last official acts of the senate today was to confirm the nominations of Major Generals Persh- ing and Tasker H. Bliss to the full grade of generals These men are now of equal rank with the leaders of the French and British armies in France
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
IMPORTANT MEASURES.

During the six months that have elapsed since the special session con vened last April, congress has passed more important measures than any other congress that ever sat. Some of the bills passed have been radical in the very extreme. Among the more important measures are the conscription law, the war revenue measure, the soldiers and sailors insurance bill, the partial prohibition law which closed all the distilleries of the United States for the period of the war, and the enormous ap- propriation measures. The total
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08

Ike Terrineimi left yesterday for the Tenderfoot, where he has mining interests.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-11-02
Colored and Foreign Voters

The Republican party was in power
when the colored mar was set free
and given a vote. Therefore, they
feel a debt of gratitude and their
votes have always been claimed by
the Republican party. For fifty
years they have paid that debt, but
others have claims.
But for the Northern Democrats
helping they would never have been
freed and given a vote. A Southern
man has been President for more than
four years and a Democratic Con-
gress largely led by Southern men
have assured the continuance of those
liberties. What further claims can
the Republican party have on the col
ored voters.
Woodrow Wilson the leader in the
greatest of wars to set all-mankind
free from the rule of monarchs, kings
and feudal lords, in Europe. The
same claim the Republican party has
on the colored voter the Democratic
party now has on the Englishman,
Frcnchman, Italian, Russian, Armen-
ian, the Jew and every other voter
BORN in the allies at war. A vote
for the Democratic candidates means
backing Woodrow Wilson in his Dec
laration of Independence for all man
kind.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-11-02


The Office of Surrogate is the most
important, financially, in Salem
County.
Every person in the County, and
many outside of it, may, at any
time, have business of the gravest inn
p~ortance to transact with the Surro-
gate, and in most cases this business
must be done when those interested
are filed with sorrow at the death of
some one near and dear.
At such a time it is essential that
The office be occupied by a nan who
has proven himself sympathetic as
well as thoroughly capable to dis
charge its duties.
The Surrogate appoints Guardians
for children. For the proper dis
charge of this duty is required one
who has a wide acquaintance among
the people of the County, and one who
has had the experience necessary to
the making of proper selections. The
Surrogate of Salem County may at
any day have to select a Guardian to
care for your Children's welfare. Do
you want a MAJ of experience and es-
tablished good judgment or a stranger
to the office and its duties to make
this important selection ?
Inc surrogate duulIS ana states &C
counts of Executors, Administrators,
Trustees and Guardians to a large
amount, in money, in some years as
much as half a million dollars. 1t is
his honesty, his ability, and his ex-
perience that, in many instances,
stands between the Widow and Or
phan and heavy losses due to mis-
takes and carelessness of those en-
trusted with the handling of estates.
The Surrogate must not be selected
on party lines. He must be the best
man available for the office.
Loren p. Plummer
has served this County in this capaci-
ty without a complaint of his honesty,
capacity and good Judgment. If you
have had no business with this office,
ask anyone who has been interested
in the settlement of an estate in this
County during the time he has been
Surrogate. Ask your own business
adviser.
By Order or the Loren P. Plum
mel Campaign Committee.
This d paid for by l.. p. Plummer
Campaign Committee.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-11-02
VOTE FOR
EIwood Crispin
FOR
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
OF UPPER PENNs NECK

Mr.. Crispin is the present
Committeeman with expert
ence in Township affairs. He
is a farmer whose time belongs
to himself. He has frequently
neglected his own to attend to
the peoples affairs when urg-
gent. would urge everyone
irrespective of partisanship in
local affairs 10 Notefor the re-
election of EIwood Crispin be-
cause of past knowledge, eff
cheney and has time of his own.
Paid for by Harvey Pedrick.