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The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
OF BORDER TROUBLE
 EXPECTED SOON
(Associat ted Press)

Associated PrCSS)
 NEW YORK. Jan. 9.-In a state ment issued today Nicifero Zambrano. treasurer of the de facto government of Mexico, predicts an early settle ment of the border difficulties be tween the United States and MeXi- co. According to the statement, Senor Zambrano recently conferred with President Wilson and Secretary of State Lansing regarding the con dition of affairs on the border.
 One reason for the statement of Senor Zambrano is that the govern ment of the United States is con sidering the lifting of the embargo on the shipment of arms into MeXi- co for the benefit of the Carranza- istas This action, says the treasur- CT of the de facto government of Mexico, will have the effect of en- abling the Carranza government to arm and equip a much larger force of soldiers than has heretofore been n the field, making the chance of catching Villa and his constituents much better
 Other reasons for the prediction contained in the statement of Senor Zambrano are the probable recall from Mexico by the United States government of the American troops under General John J. Pershing, and the sending to Mexico of American Ambassador Henry Fletcher.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
HARRY IHAN k AGAIN IN
 LIME .!GflT
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NEW YORK. Jan. 9-Harry Ken dall Thaw, the slayer of Stanford White and the man who has made the State of New York more trouble than half Of the remainder of its inhabitants. is again in trouble. He has been indicted by the grand jury on the charge of Kidnapping Fred Gump. Jr., aged nineteen years. and of assault, the latter charge be. ing made on the grounds that he whipped the boy nearly to death in a room in d local hotel on Christmas night. A warrant for Thaw's arrest on the charge has been issued, and detectives are looking for him, but so far no clew to his whereabouts is obtainabe.
 Young Gump comes from Kansas City. Missouri. He says that he met Thaw in California in 1915. and that after he himself went to his home in Kansas City. he and Thaw corresponded. He also says that Thaw apparently became greatly in terested in him and promised to edu- cate him in Europe His parents. he says, consented to his correspondins with Thaw.
 Finally Gump went to Thaw in New York last December, and it was in Thaws room that the al legged whipping took place. The boy says in his complaint that Thaw whipped him three times, using two whips on him until he was almost unconscious, and the boy still shows the results of the whipping.
 Testimony regarding Thaw's ten dency to whip was introduced at the investigations into his sanity held at the time he was trying to get out of Mattewan insane asylum after he had murdered Stanford White. It was shown that he had whipped girls almost to death on many and various occasions. In fact, the stories of the whippings made many sensational stories for the newspa pers during the three years that Thaw was in the limelight before, on account of the prominence of most of the girls families.
 AC the time that all of this testi- mony was introduced alenists in the employ of the state, who were Investigating the sanity of Thaw, gave it as their opinion that whip ping was one of the supposed-to-be- insane mans manias.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
SAWMILL
 IS NOW MAKING
 FEW DELIVERIES

The sawmin of Sylvester Howell, located about 10 miles below Nenana, began operations a short time ago and made it's first delivery to the town on Saturday of last week, ac- cording to a recent arrival from the lower river town.
 Mir. Howell brought the outfit up from Hot Springs after the freezeup last fall, and has been working day and night to get it in operation since he landed it on the present site. The plant is expected to de liver 10000 feet of lumber a day during the winter, and the output will be increased throughout the sum- mer months.
 owing to a shortage in all grades of building lumber, the building ope rations at Nenana have been greatly delayed, and lots of work is yet to be done Among those who expect to build in the near future are: Tom Smith, who is planning to erect a hotel; Chas. Dittmer, who is to build a business block; another business block to be put up by Mrs. Delaney; Mrs. Jacoby will also build hotel and $. Howell will build a large theatre, which will occupy two lots.
 In view of these extensive plans, Mr Howell is constructing a large dry kiln to meet the demand for high grades of interior and finishing material. This part of the plant will be rushed to completion so that as much work as possible can be fin ished before the spring season opens up. It is thought that the opera tions next summer will be on a very large scale, and the more work that is done now the less likelihood there will be of both lumber and labor shortages during the summer months. A second story will also be added to the Casey building.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
QUARREL OVER
 MONEY MATTERS
 CAUSED MURDER
Associated press)

PHILADELPHIA. Jan 9.-The dis trtCt attorney has announced that he has uncovered the facts relative to the killing of Magic Colbert. an artists model. by Bernard Lewis. the scion of wealthy PIttsburg family. and the subsequent suicide of Lewis at Atlantic City. The statement is sued from the district attorneys of fee says that Lewis and the siiIi. who were lovers, quarreled over money matters. Each thought that the other had money. At least, each knew that the other was sup posed to be in funds.
 On the night when the murder was committed Lewis went to the girls apartments in this city. The quar- rel over money matters resulted The girl upbTaidcd the man for not hay ing the money he was supposed to have. and he retaliated in kind, af- rewards becoming enraged and kill ing her in fit of passion
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
NEW TRANSPORTATION
 COMPANY ORGANIZED

men In tln interior He has been operating boats on the Yukon and its tributaries since 1897 For the past several seasons He has been mas.er of the government transport General J. ". Jacobs, which usually makes several trips 10 Fairbanks in t1e open season.
 The ne~ concern already has the assurance that between two and three thousand tons of freight will be shipped with it during the com ing summer. Ocean connections from the Outside to the mouth of the Yukon have also been arranged Tor. Another guarantee of the sue cess of the venture and that freight will be delivered as rapidly as pos sible is the fact that one of the stockholders of the concern from Fairbanks will be stationed in Seat lle all through the shipping season. To look after all of the interests of the new company.
 The following men form the board of directors of the new concern: John A Healey, Robert Lavery. W W. Pendergraft. Charles L. Thomp- son, J k Fowle, James E. Barrack. Robert Bloom
 X list of the stockholders, which comprises practically every indepen- dent shipper in the Interior. is as follows:
 W. W, Pendergraft. Layery X Bailey. John A. Healey. Louis Col den, Simson Bros, Smiths Gun Store, Panama Sheet Metal Works, Robert Bloom. Fairbanks Clothing Co.,, Pio- neer Express, Samson Hardware Co.,, Chas. L. Thompson. F r Welch, Barthel Brewing Co.,, M J, McDer- mott, Mcintosh & Kubon, H. J. Hale, W A CoghiIl, Fred Lewis, Thos McKinnon, Dave II. Cascaden, Frank Miller, II. s. Dupuy.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
CLOSE GAMES
 ARE PLAYED

In the third games of the present series of basketball games, played last night at the Auditorium, both contests were the closest yet played
 The players were in fine shape, and showed that they have benefited by the other games that have been played.
 In the mems games the Reds de feated the Whites by a sccre of 24 to p. The game was close and eX citing all the way. Miss Keeler's team won from Miss O'Connor's team to 6. The next games will be played Friday night,
 In a meeting of the mems squad after the game it was decided to accept the invitation to go to Ne mana and play a series of two games there on January 19 and 20, Tho selection of the players has not been made yet. It is likely that a squad of seven players will be sent. The Nenana team pays all expenses of the team, including travelling, lodg ng and board incurred while there.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
Noted Actor W III
 Quit the Stage
N.su. aftt II,as1

NEW YORK Jun e-E II soth,,n has announced his re- ureu,a, from thr stage lie says tha, he is making the move under the advice os his phg lc.an. who tells him .hat he can bear up under the alo.a a. stage lie but a short while lon-er
 Mr. suu.esn ho. recently ar rived here from Chicago. 1t Was on stage m that city lew aayz ago. tha. he vas taken i'll and w.- unable to go on with .aa scheduled performance
 Ia.u recently l-r. S.Ihem was .a motion pictures Il was only a..u- rho past ae~ months that he has aaau been on tte le@.u- mate stage. However, al work on The stage has now been for, bIdGen h.m hy h.z physicians, who tell him that he must never go before the foouIghts again
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
| LEAVES
 HOT SPRINGS

According to a wire received by the marshals office, Deputy Marshal Jack Wood left Hot Springs yester- day morning for Fairbanks with three prisoners. Two of the prison CTS were picked up at Panama. One of them is to be held here for the next meeting of the grand jury, and the other is a native woman who will serve several months jail sentence in the local federal jail. The third prisoner was picked up at Hot Springs. Deputy Marshal Wood left Fairbanks about two weeks ago, intending to make hur- ried trip, but was held up on his return trip by the extremely cold weather
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
NEW DISPJ RISING
 AGENT SELECTED

Yesterday R. F. Washburn, of the local land office. received notice of his appointment as special disburs- ing agent for his department in this division. Charles Kirstein, whom Mr. Washburn succeeded, formerly held this position, until his resignation, and on his departure the work was turned over to the United States marshal until the new man could qualify.
 Mr Washburn filed his bond some time ago, and upon it's recent ap- proval the position was transferred to him.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
Buffalo Bill IS
 Resting Easier
(AssOciated rIcssj

DENVER. Jan. Announce ment made tonight by his phy- sici5ns from the sanitalium where he is housed. i5 to the effect that Col William r. Cody tBuffalo BID is resting as easi- ly as could be expected under the circumstances. The physi- clans have not changed their statement that the veteran plains man is on his deathbed, except insofar as it relates to the time of his death Last night they predicted that he would be dead within thirty-siX hours. Tonight they say that he will live twelve hours longer at least, and that he may live for several days yet.
 Col Cody, however, is conceded to be gradually sinking He has now lost interest in his surround ings, being in a comatose condi- ton.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
SENATE VOTES
 CAPITAL, DRY
Associated prcsS)


 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. g. This city, the capital of the United States, will soon be dry if the wishes of the senate are considered For the Sheppard bill, making the Dis trict of Columbia dry territory, pass ed the senate today by vote of forty-fiye to thirty-two. The bill now goes to the house. where it is believed that it will be sure to pass. Just prior to the taking of the vote today the Underwood amend ment to the original bill, providing that the issue be put to referen dunn vote of the residents of tho district was considered When the vote was taken the senate was shown to stand forty three for and forty-three against the amendment which failed to pass. in accordance with senate rules relative to voting. Party lines were not observed in the voting in the senate. Republi- cans and Democrats alike voted both for and against both the amendment and the issue involved.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
PINkERTON OFF
 FOR OUTSIDE


 w. f. Pinkerton, of the Pioneer Express and freighting concern, left for the Outside yesterday. He will travel to the coast with a double ender. This is "Pink's" first trip to the Outside in many years, and his friends are feeling some concern for his safety. However in view of all of the advice he has received, it is believed that he will manage to get back to Fairbanks in the spring without much trouble.
 During MT Pinkerton's absence his management of Larry LillicO.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
OLDTIMER OF
 OLDTIMERS IS
 GONE BEYOND
(ASSOCiated PresSl

INTANGIBLE, Alaska, Jan. 9,-John Finlayson, one of the characters who helped to make early day Al aska history, is dead here at the age of 105 years. He had lived in Wrangell for over forty years. He never made a fortune in his lifetime. but until few years ago was com- fortably well off Two years ago he managed to secure a pension from the board of trustees of the Pioneers home at Sitka.
 Finlayson had pioneered in Wash ington, Oregon and California, as well as in Alaska and the Yukon Territory He went on all early day stampedes to British Columbia and Yukon Territory gold fields. He was the discoverer of Finlayson lake and Finlayson river, in Yukon Territory, both of these bodies of water beiug afterwards named for him.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15

Fairbanks and Interior Alaska lz 10 have a new river transportation concern. It's organization was per iacted last evening. with the excep- ton of he election of officers. which will probably take place tonight at a meeting of the board of directors.
 The new shipping concern is To be known as the Fairbanks Trans poration company It was incorpo- rated under the laws of the Terri tory of Alaska and is capitalized for the sum of $5o.oo0. which rep resents 800 shares of stock at a par value of $Ioo each. It is a mer- chants cooperative concern formed p.-mariIy 10 enable the stockhoId- CTS to get freight from the Outside to Fairbanks at what they consider d reasonable rate.
 Another reason for it's organiza- ton is the fact that the shipments oC freight for the Alaska government railroad during the coming season will be unusually heavy, making an- other transportation concern neces- sary in order that the delivery of freight in Fairbanks during the nayi- gauon season can be assured
 The new concern is now building d boat in Seattle under the superyi- sion of Captain II. S. Dupuy, who will be master of the craft The new boat. which will operate on the Yu- kon river between Fairbanks and St, Michael will have carrying and towing capacity of 1900 tons, winch will make it the equal, if not the superior, oi any packet operating on the rivers of the interior It will be fitted with tandem-compound con densing engines and locomotive type of boilers.
 Captain Dupuy. who is stock. holder in the new concern, is one of the ablest and best known river
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
STORY NOT BELIEVED.
TEN MEN WIN RACE WITH
 DEATH IN A FILM BLAZE

CHICAGO.-Ten men ran a race with death, and won, when fire at tackled the filmroOm of the Laemmle Film exchange here. The men reach ed the street only an instant before an explosion rent the fOurstOry building. One million feet of movie film was destroyed.
 The men were warned by Edward Gehring, 21, who delayed his escape to shout a warning to the men in the filmroom. He was severely burned.
 Theodore Luktis, night elevator operator, was asleep on the fourth floor when the fire started. He ran his car down through the flames to safety.
 Damage was placed at $150,000
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
COPPER NININ.,
 CONSOLIDATION
 VERY iAlAIINE\I I
lAssocatsa Irs-sJ

SAN FRANCISCO. Jam D. Inter viewed today regarding the proposed consolidation Of a number of ,Ae large copper interests in ,he western part ot the United States and in Al-ska. together with a number ol railroads and other interests. which ha- leaked ou, Col D C. JaoaI.a4 practically admitted that such is uc- lie -agz. hawe,vr that 5hr negotiations have not yet been con e.aIed: that they are up in the air. -o ta speak
 The reported consolidation involves some es the properties of Daniel Gugsenhelm and brothers. J. r -or gan & Co. and relates .o the Utah Copper Mining company. the Nevada Consolidated Copper Mining & Mil ing company. the E.nn.oou Copper company. the Bradan Copper com. pany the Copper River & North western Railroad. the Alaska S-eam ship company and a number of other properties of the above named par ties
 Col Jaeklins said today, in part. Word of such combination should properly come from New York and in case of such a merger l should be there when it takes place am not going east until April l. when 1 expect To be present at some directors meetings"
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
MEN GIVE BARRhCk
 BIG SEND OFF

Every body in tue country knows "old Man" Bauaek He has long aeeo familiar figure 4bou; Fair banks, and man. i- the time that operators on the creeks have had To call him in the dead of night to .x a boiler hoist or some other lau of their mining equipment in order that they might work next day. And they always found him wiling to help them out, no matter vhat the time ol night or the kind If weather. In other words, John 8arrack president of the Samson Hardware Co.,, and is creek repre- sentative, is always on the job al though he is an oclogenarian.
 Mir Barrack starts for trip to ha Outside on the Sheldon line auto mobile leaving this morning. He was the guest of honor at ban 4uet anen last night by his son, James T.. Barrack. the general mana, ger Of the big hardware concern,
 which were present all of the employees and stockholders of the company. Covers were laid for four .een. those present in addition to Hr. BaIrack and Jim" being Mrs. Cora x. Hamilton. William Appleby, L. L. French. John NJ. Shanks, Fin ley Graham, Abe McCord, Charles Hayes. Dave Lenake, oscar Holgren, Nj. A. Bettincourt, G. NJ Landerldn and Ray Hamilton
 Many amusing incidents served to
 uIiyen the dinner. At each plate were rayors designed to fit the par .euIar occupation of each man in he employ of the hardware con eern. 10 which was attached a card tearing some quaint saying of the old man" regarding that particular inc of work. During the course of ,he dinner Mr. Darrack was pre- -ented with a handsome gold twenty three jewel Hamilton watch as a testimonial of the esteem in which he is held by the boys"
 Mr Barrack will probably be gone from Fairbanks for several months. He is going chiefly for the purpose gt making a buying tour of all of he big business ccnters of the coast and the eastern states, but will also settle up the estate of his brother, the late Alexander Barrack, while he is on the Outside He will how ever, combine business with pleasure 10 the extent of visiting the Panma canal, which he will see on his
 His itinerary calls for stops at Seattle, San Francisco, New York Chicago and St. Paul.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
NEW MINISTRY FOR RUSSIA.
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 LONDON, Jan. 9.-Onicial dispatch es received here tonight from Pet rograd are to the effect that Alex ander Trepoff, premier of Russia, has rendered his resignation to the czar. And that it was accepted i'm nediately is very evident. for Prince Golitzins has already been appointed premier in his stead.
 The dispatch also contains notice of the resignation of Count Ignatieff, minister of public instruction. Wheth- CT or not these resignations mean an entire change in the Russian ministry has not as yet been ascer- tained.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
NEW OFFICERS
 FOR CIVIC CLUB

At the regular meeting of the Woman's Civic Club of Fairbanks, held last evening. the officers who will direct the destinies of the or sanitation during the ensuing year were elected. Various committees were also appointed by the newly elected president Mrs. E. Wickersham No other business of importance was dispatched. During the short social session which followed the members of the club listened to an address delivered by Mrs Wicker sham.
 The following were the officers elected:
 President-Mrs. Edgar Wtckersham
 First Vice-President- August Hanot.
 Second Vice-President- Mrs. J. H. Russell.
 Recording Secretary Daphne Moody.
 Corresponding Secretary Mar. garet Carpenter.
 Trcasure.-M Mrs. c. D. Drake.
 Scrutinecr-Mrs Fred Anderson.
 All of the above named officers are also members of the advisory board. together with four of the members of the club. The names of those on the advisory board in addition to the officers are the follow. ing: Mrs. w. II. Woodbridge, Dr. Aline Bradley, Mrs. L. R Gillette, Mrs. J II. Caskey.
 The following were the commit tees appointed:
 Membership Mcsdames A. Cam. bridge. J, A. Webb. J. H. Groves. Louis Kcrler
 Finance -Mesdames J. W. Neal c. s. Hahn, R. F. Washburn, w. II. Handley, Carl schmidt
 Entertainment Mesdames D. D. Lowery Sam Sea, Jr., c. A. Macquar- rie, Cora N. Hamilton. Roy Shafer.
 Program Mesdames Sidney B. Moore, R. F. Washburn. C. S Hahn. Carl Schmidt, Roy Shafer.
 Modification Mcsdames W. H. Handley, J. A Webb, Florence OIL sen, G. D. Drake, B. F. Pryor
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-15
JUNEAU MAN IN BAD.
Associated press.)

SEATTLE, Jan. 9.-Frank E. Brad ley, agent of the Standard oil con- pany at Juneau, Alaska. was arrested here today by federal authorities. charged with embedding funds be- longing to the JuneaN office of the company. Bradley says that he is innocent of the crime charged. He expresses himself as willing to waive eXtradition, and will return to Juneau with the deputy marshal who is now on his way here from Alaska after him.