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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
GOVERNMENT OPERATION OF
 ROADS BEING CONSIDERED
 BY ALL EASTERN RAILWAYS
{ Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 2O-There is said to be than possibility that the government will be asked take the operation of all of the railroads in the United the future committee of presidents these roads said be considering Vucsting such move by the gov ernment
 This committee gathered here today perfect plans put pooling arrangements into effect This Is the railroads last the extraordinary situation which has been confronting them since the declaration of war; and which has steadily become difficult handle. Prior this the systems have been operating under plant of joint traffic managemens but this has entire H accomplished the desired result although the best oi transportation systems of the United States have been placed in charge of the work
 Just where the fault lies cannot be definitely determined It eliminate any possible friction and get together with their employees that the committee is holding confer The entire interests, with the exception of capital and bonding, be pooled the interests efficiency, and the rairoadcr hope that this will relieve the ituation If however, the pooling arrangement should prove be successful 1t is believed that the eastern systems will then ask the government to take their interests and them to the best advantage of the country large The meeting the expected extend several days
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
ALLIED MINISTER'S WILL
 DEMAND PASSPORTS WHEN
 RUSSIA OPENS PEACE TALK
Associated Press)

COPENHAGEN, Nov 2o--I is believed that another crisis rapidly approaching in Russian government affairs the reports received here today The Haparanda this morning received dispatches stating that the ministers esetng the allied powers Petrograd have informed the Bolsevki government that they have been instructed demand their passports If Russia separate peace gotations with the German government.
 Just what effect this will have the Boshevik plans unknown here but believed that the leaders will at tempt carry their plans regardless of any action the allied diplomats may take It believed that the allies break relations with the Boshevik element and ignore Russia entirely that nation proceeds with its pro posed peafe plans
 NO MORE TITLES
 PETROGRAD, Nov. 26.-The Maximaists today pro claimed the abolition of all titles distinctions and privileges and hereafter there will be nothing Russia except plain citizens of the Russian republic The proclamation also confiscates of private corporate prop erty and places the possession in the hands of the
 The proclamation states that all corporate property hitherto held by the nobes large landowners and merchants much be listed immediately and handed the for operation and distribution The effect of the step said to be more far-reaching than any yet taken.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
PERIL OF ITALIAN TROOPS ENDS WHEN LARGE NUMBER
 ALLIED SOLDIERS ARRIVE
Associated Press )

ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY, Nov. 2O.-The peril the Italian troops las apparently ended Large numbers French and British rcorccments composed of both infantry and artillery reached the Paye line tonight and believed that the danger Ol the Ieutons overrun ming the cuctian plains s past The allies have saved the day.
 The fight put up by the Italian troops during the past days will be recorded the brilliant and most deS perae the In the oi great odds and beeaguered sides by the uased hosts ot both Austrian and Ger ioccs the Italians have held their lines by sheer bray and briaucy defense At times seemed as they retire before the savage onaughs o1 the enemy, but time they rallied for the assault and by pcctcd and sudden attacks they have managed to hold the prominent positions and keep off the enemy until the expected endorsements arrived,
 The British and French forces marched eight days with out halt the rescue of their Italian comrades.
 AID Is SIGHTED
 ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS ON THE PIANE, newspaper correspondent brought life the Italian armies th, morning when he reported sighting solid masses French and British nant! with artillery supply trains arcng within sound OI the battle the Italian northern line These forces have been the march for eight days They will probably be i'll position before nghttall.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Samuel Jacobsen, his heirs. eX-
 ecutors. administrators and as
 signs:
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned has expended in labor and improvements the sum of one hundred dollars (S100) for each of the years 1912. 1913, 1914, 1915, and 1916, upon each of the following placer mining claims, No. 5i2 frac- ton, Yellow Jacket Bench, upper half Of No. and bench adjoining right limit, all on Chicken creek, also No. Napoleon creek. in the Forty Mile Mining and Recording district, Alaska, for s. Jacobsen. You are hereby notified that if at the expiration of ninety (90) days after the last publication of this notice, towit. within ninety days af- ter the third day of December, 1917. you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditures. your interests in said claims shall become the property of the undersigned. your co-owner. under Section 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the United States.
 FRANK BARRETT
 Date first publication, Sept. 3. 1917.
 Date last publication Dec. 3. 1917
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03

the above entitled cause by E. II. Heppenstall. Deputy United States Marshal for the above named Pre- cinCt and Territory informing the Court that the present whereabouts of defendant herein is to afliant un. known, and from information afiiant believes he said defendant to be and reside outside Of this Territory and Precinct. and th nrcforc afliant is unable 10 personally serve sum mons upon said defendant as or dered by this Court;
 Now, therefore: It is hereby or dered and decreed that summons be made upon said defen ian; by publi- cation; it K further ordered that the said summons be pub. ahed. for period of six Cons,cIt'y" weeks. in The Alaska Citizen. a newspaper published at Fairbanks Al s.5=.
 THOMAS B. WRIGHT, United States Commissioner and ex- ofiicio Justice of the Peace in and for the Koyukuk Precinct, Alaska.
 Dated at Wiseman. Alaska. October 31st, 1917.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
FRENCH BEST0W WAR MEDALS0N
 FIFTEEN YANkS
Associated PresS)

NfASSOtItN AS' | tS'i
 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN FRANCE, Nov 26--Fifteen Am erican soldiers were today signally honored by the French government when tue French war cross was pre- sented to them in the presence Of their companions and a large number of the French forces The American leaders are not sure whether the Am ericans in France can with propriety accept these medals, and have in structed those thus honored to re fIain from wearing the crosses un- til they are authorized to do so by the American congress.
 The regulations of the American Iations and special medals without they are bestowed by the authority of congress. The matter Will be placed before congress early in the coming session, and it is believed that the necessary authority will be given.
 The soldiers who received the war crosses dis!inguishe ed themselves in the defense of the American trenches during the first. German raid on the night of November 2 and were es pecially mentioned in the dispatches covering this engagement As re. suit of their bravery and resourceful ness under fire the medals were au thorixed
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
DEAL RECEIVES
 MORE ORDERS

In the last mail from the States Postmaster Deal received a number of different orders from postal head quarters at Washington with regard tC various phases of postal work
 In the future only $1OO can be sent by any ona person in one week to any one family in either Holland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden or Nor way.
 Beginning December first, a tax of one cent on every twenty-five cents worth of parcel post will be made. This is not a postal tax, but an in ternal revenue tax, and as such will need a special revenue stamp, and t regular post office stamp cannot be used.
 It is also announced that funds of bellgerent aliens deposited in the postal savings banks will not be seized by the trustee of property of aliens in the United States.
 Also in the future only seven pounds of parcel post will be ac- cepted ir one package for soldiers i2 France.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To George W, Fry, his heirs, eXecu-
 tors. administrators and assigns:
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned has expended in labor and improvements the sum of one hundred dollars (s1OO) for each of the years 1907, 1908. 1909, 1910. 1914, 1915 and 1916, upon the Last Chance placer mining association on Engin ger creek in the Fairbanks Mining and Recording district, Alaska. You are hereby notified that if at the eX- piration of ninety (90) days after the last publication of this notice, tO-wit, within ninety days after the twelfth day of December, 1917, you fail or refuse to contribute your pro portion of such expenditures. your interest in said claim shall become the property of the undersigned your Co-owner, under Section 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the United States
 HANS P. GODFLESEN, By HANS MADSEN, Power of At
 torney.
 Date first publication, Nov. 12, 1917. Date last publication, Feb, F, 1918.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
Soldiers Suggest
 An Ananlas Club
AssnrLAie.l Irrssl
T WASHINGTON. b. c.. Nov. 26.

WASHINGTON. b. C.. Nov 26. The National Committee ot Patriotic Soldiers today launched a movement for the establish ment of an Ananias club which they propose for charter mem bers those people who are found to be circulating false rumors with the purpose of hampering the government in its prosecution of the war. The committee sug- geSts that not only the members of the Patriotic Soldiers. but ey- cry American citizen who is supporting the government, make if their business to find out the names of those men and women who circulate such rumors.
 When the names are thus dis covered, the fake reports which they have been circulating, to- gether with the name of the man or woman circulating it. is to be published as a new mem Der of the proposed Ananias club
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
BRITISH THREE
 MILES DISTANT
 FROM OLD CITY
fAsSociated rress)

Associated rress)
 LONDON, Nov. 26.-General Al lensby tonight reported to the war office that an advance guard of Brit ish cavalry has occupied Asian Ka- rim, q small village about three and one-halt miles from Jerusalem. The capture of this ancient city is now regarded as inevitable, and it is be- lieved that few days will see the Turks evacuating the place.
 The Turkish forces are apparently making no effort to stay the advance of the British forces, and are moving rapidly ahead of the British troops, who are close in pursuit. It is not believed that the enemy will make any Serious attempt to defend Jeru- salem, aR the British artillery would soon batter down the inadequate de lenses there
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
IT WAS SOME TREE

You fellows never saw big trees" 7" said the stranger to the loafers in the village tavern. Why, when l was out in California they felled a hollow tree over ravine that was too deep and would cost too much 10 build bridge across. One day when I was coming through this tree with load of hay I met an other man with a load of hay conr ing through the other end. l couldn't back out nor go ahead; neither could he"
 What did you do?" they asked brea thlessly
 Why" he stammered, "I backed into a hollow branch and let him pass by."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
 No


 In the Commissioners Court in and for the Koyukuk Precinct, Terri tory of Alaska, Division No. Four Frank C. Whalley. Plaintiff. James Hastings, Defendant.
 The President of the United States of America, Greetings:
 To the above named defendant:
 You are hereby required to be and appear in the Commissioners Court, Koyukuk Precinct, Territory of Alaska, Fourth Division, at Wise man therein, within twenty days af ter the date of the last publication of this summons, and answer the complaint of the above named plain tiff, in the above entitled cause and Court, and unless you so appear and answer, the plaintiff herein will take judgment against you for the amount demanded in the cause con- tained in plaintiffs complaint now on file in this Court, tO-wit: the sum of Three Hundred and Forty eight Dollars and Fifty Cents, and the costs and disbursements of ac- ton, alleged in plaintiffs complaint to be due for labor performed, by said plaintiff
 This summons is published and service thereof made by publication under and pursuant to an order of said Court. made and entered in said cause on the 26th day of October, 1917, and the date of the first pubi- cation will be and is November 26, 1917, and the date of the last pub lication Is and will be December 31st, 1917.
 Witness the Honorable Thomas B. Wright, Judge of said Court, this 26th day of October, 1917.
 THOMAS B. WRIGHT, Commissioner and ex-offiCio Justice of the Peace
 In Commissioners Court at Wiseman, Territory of Alaska, Koyukuk Pre- cinct.
 In the cause of.
 Frank C. Whalley, Plaintiff,
 VS. James Hastings, Defendant. No. $, An affidavit having been filed in
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
OLDT|MER OF CRAEHL DEAD
 IN HIS CABIN

Yesterday morning the body of John Dooner, familiarly known as "Prussian John" or old John," was found dead in his cabin on the out skirts of Graehl When found the body was frozen, and had evidently been lying for day or more cold in death Those who found the body notified the marshaps office and the commissioner, who made an imme- diate trip to the dead mans cabin finding that he had died of natural causes, to all outside indications. An inquest will be held over the body in a day or 80.
 The last seen of Dooner, so far as can be learned, was Friday after noon His body was discovered by Peter Hanratti who found the cabin door open and the body lying on the floor.
 MT. Dooner is said to be a native of Alsace and a veteran of the Franco-Prussian war. He was 66 years of age, and came to the north in the early days of the gold rush. He came to Fairbanks in 1906. So far as could be learned he did not belong to any local lodges or fra ternal organizations.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
JUDGMENT |S
 MADE IN COURT I.

A delault judgment was made yes terday in the case of Powers ys Brost. The action was for the sum of s3,452, and by the judgment Pow. ers is given the sum asked for. with interest
 At the afternoon session of court Judge Bunnell passed on some mo tions that were before him.
 He announced that he was as yet undecided as to how long the pres ent term of court will last He may extend it to the middle of Jan uary so that the spring term will not be burdened with number of civil cases which could be tried at the present session, and then court would not be reconvened until about the first of March. or he might ad- journ sooner and call the next term for the middle of February.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
MlEDIAT0RS ARE
 INVESTIGATING
 MILL TROUBLES
Associated Press)


 SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 26.-Secre- tary of Lator w. B. Wilson and the members of the federal media ton commission arrived here today to begin an investigation of labor con- ditions. The first step to be taken will be conference with Governor WithyCombe, after which the com mission will go on to Portland The length of it's stay is indefinite.
 The lumber industry, as the most important branch of all work on the coast and in the northwest, is the cbjecl Of the commissions present investigation. An effort will be made to get tC the bottom of the recent disturbances which have affected the mills of the northwest and threat ened to curtail their output. Re ports reaching the government at Washington show that there Is great deal of dissatisfaction preva- lent in all northwestern lumber camps, and the activities of the In Gustriai Workers of the World are said to be spreading throughout the camps.
 It Is to alleviate these disturb ances ard put an end to the l. w. w. activities that the commission Is visiting this section. It has just completed it's labors in San Francisco where it was able to settle the tele- phone strike by arbitration.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
INSANE MAN IS
 UNDER ARREST

Yesterday morning the city police took into custody Gus Grahn. sus- pected of being insane, and later turned the prisoner over to the mar shals office.
 Grahn has been acting Queerly for several days, and 1t was thought best to take him into custody. He will be confined to the detention hospital for a few days under the observation of a physician before his hearing is held.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
ALLIES CLOSE
 SWISS BORDER
Associated Pressl

GENEVA, Switzerland Nov. 26.- Switzerland is apparently soon to be mad" an oasis surrounded by powerful nations, from all indications Today the French and Italian iron tiers uo Switzerland were ordered closed by the French and Italian governments, and will remain thus for an indefinite period It is also reported on good authority that the German and Austrian frontiers will be closed in a short time, completely isolating the Swiss from theNoutside world.
 The reason for this step is not made public, but 1t is believed that the allied nations have discovered leak into Germany through this country and are taking this means 10 stop IL effectively.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
BRITISH PREPARE BESIECE
 CAMBRIA; T0MMIES HOLDING
 EVERY ADVANCED POSITION
{ Associated Press)

DATEI.ESS TO ASSOCIATED PRESS MEMBERS In Saturdays fighting the British forces in the Cambra region captured the high ground the Bourbon Wood and dominate the entire region around the important town of Cambrai The German traffic of this is pecaly heavy, and 1t IS believed that the civilian popula ton being moved of danger It is evidently the intention of the British to besiege the
 Owing to the commanding positions held by the British force IS thought that they will be able shell the Germans of this Great numbers of German batteries have been rushed this from other points along the battlefront desperate effort stand off the furious attacks of the British.
 In six days General Byng has broken the famous Hin denburg line and captured of small villages, and secured dgnination of all territory of Cambra He has overrh territory equal that gained during the first month of the drive the Ypres salient and cap ured nearly 10000 prisoners.
 MINOR OPERATIONS
 ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY, Nov. 26-The British forces still holding all positions in the Cambra Only operations of have been noted today the Germans having ceased all attacks since being violently repused in the neighborhood of Blreon Wood Sunday afternoon.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
MRS. CHARLES
 GADT WRITES

In the last mail from the States letters were received from Mrs. Chas. Gadt, who left Fairbanks for the Outside on one of the boats last summer Mrs. Gadt was suffering from tumor when she left here and went directly to Detroit, where she waa treated by specialists. She then went to her brothers home in Utica. Michigan. where she Is at present. She has been confined to her bed for over seven weeks, but is gradually improving. and will be on her feet again in short time
 M. o. Carlson returned to his du ties at the marshal's office yesterday after takinR his annual vacation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03

Frank Manley received patent in the last mail for mineral appli- cation for No. below discovery. right limit. and tracts A and B, No. 4 below discovery on Cleary creek, giving him total of 30.797 acres. The patent was issued October 1st.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03

Mrs. D. J. Fairburn. the school teacher at Chatanika, came to town last evening, the school having closed last Friday for the winter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03
Southwest Gale May
 Stop Salvage Work
lNNsncIated Erthhl

VICTORIA, B. C., Nov. 2G. The salvage tug Salyor reported by wireless tonight that il had reached the wrecked Mariposa on Straits Island. but on account ol a fierce southeast gale was un. able to land a crew. Unless the wind vecrs there is said to be no hope of raising the steamship. which has on board $325,000 worth of copper ore from south eastern Alaska mines.
 LATER REPORT
 VICTORIA, B. C., Nov. 26.- A wireless message from Wran- gel states that the stern of the Mariposa has been broken off as a result of the pounding of the seas aroused by a terrific gale today. It is now practically certain that the vessel will be abandoned as a total loss. The salvage tug Is still near the wreck, but is unable to accomp- fish anything.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-03

Thomas Winecoff, formerly deputy marshal at Fort Yukon, is now em- ployed at one of the CantOnments in the concentration camp at American Lake, near Seattle.
The Irish standard., 1917-09-08
FOX s. LONG
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
10 Fifth St. N. E Both Phone,
Order for Hearing Petition for Letters
of Administration.

Order for Hearing Petition for Letters
of Administrations.
File No. 1888.
State of Minnesota, County Of Henne-
pin. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Anna Nc
Nevin, Decedent.
On receiving and filing the petition
of John M. Gleason of Hennepin Coun-
ty, Minnesota, a. creditor, praying that
letters of administration on said estate
it is ordered, That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested
in said matter appear before this Court
on Monday, the oath day of September,
1917, at 10 A. NJ, at the Probate Court
in the Court House at Minneapolis in
said county and then, or as soon there
after as said petition can be heard,
show cause, If any there be, why said
petition should not be granted.
And it is further ordered, That notice
Of such 4eta hearing be given, by publish s
three successive weeks, prior to said
day of hearing, in the Irish Standard
newspaper printed and published in
said County, and by mailing copy of
this order to all the heirs-at-law of
said decedent when their address is
known or can be ascertained by due
diligence, at least fourteen Gay days
before the date of said hearing, unless
notice is waived.
Dated at Minneapolis this 30th day of
August, 1917.
By the Court:
JOHN A. DAHL,
Judge of the Probate Court.
J. M. GLEASON, Atty. Sept 1915
The Irish standard., 1917-09-08


"The Lord Mayor of Belfast having,
on behalf of the citizens, invited the
Convention to visit Belfast, it was pro-
posed by Sir George Clark-'That the
first series. of meetings of the Conven-
ton in September be held in Belfast
This motion was seconded by H. M.
Pollock, and carried unanimously. The
Lord Mayor of Cork extended similar
invitation to the Convention on behalf
of the citizens of Cork. This invita-
ton was cordially accepted by the
Convention, the date of the visit to be
subsequently arranged.
During the afternoon meeting of
the Standing Committee was held, at
which there was full attendance Sir