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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
OFFICIAL SAYS
 RAILROAD WILL
 PAY ALLCLALMS
GA SSOClated DT0SSD

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dee. 22.-Presi- dent Smith, of the Louisville X Nash vile railroad, today acknowledged the legal responsibility of the com pany for compensation for the deaths and injuries which were incurred last Thursday night in the disas- trous wreck at Sheppardsyille, Ky, Mir Smith suggested that all claims be submitted to committee which would be chosen in any way which is agreeable to all parties, in order to avoid expensive litigation.
 The wreck is said to have been caused by negligence on the part of unnamed employees of the com pany. It occurred in sight of the station, and was one of the most disastrous in the his tory of the road. A limited passen- ger train enroute from Cincinnati to New Orleans crashed into the rear end of an accommodation train, demoHshing all three wooden coach es on the latter train, killing forty seven people and injuring thirty-fiVe. Not a person on the accommodation train escaped injury. None of the passengers on the limited were hurt
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
ARREST OF SPY
 REVEALS LARGE
 FOOD LEAKACES
(Ass0cIated Preasl


 NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-When the federal secret service agents arrest ed Gustav Meyer this morning they uncovered communication system between America and Germany and revealed extensive food traffic which has been carried on out of America, by which Germany has been able to secure hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of foodstuffs since the United States entered the war Meyer is being held for conspiracy against the government.
 Meyer was traced to his head quarters in Brooklyn last night and was arrested early this morning. The secret service operatives seized many important papers in his trunks. Some of these papers showed that enormous quantities of food supplies were shipped between America and Germany through Sweden. Meyer, acting as purchasing agent for Ger man firms, shipped food valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars to Germany.
 A system of communication was also discovered by the agents. Sev- eral papers were sezied which show ed that Meyer had been in com munication with the Teutons up to week ago.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
IS RELUCTANT TO
 TRY LEWIS GUN
ssociated pr.ssl

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 22.- F. E. Borie, head of the Savage Arms Co.,, which company manufac- lures the Lewis machine gun, today, testifying before the senate investi- gating committee, asserted that there had been considerable reluctance on the part of the war department to adopt the Lewis gun. Referring to the shortage of war supplies, MT. Borie declared that it was the de partment's hesitation and policy of vacillaton which had held back the machine guns.
 He said that the department gave his company an order for 1900 Lewis machine guns last April for delivery as quickly as they could be com pleted In August the department ordered the company to discontinue work on the Lewis gun and devote all it's energies to turning out the Brewing gun. A short time after this, however, he claimed the depart ment again changed it's mind and ordered d number of aircraft guns of the Lewis type,
 After the conclusion of today's hearing, the committee announced that it would call Colonel Lewis to the stand before the hearing is con cluded It is expected that the ord nance department will be. asked to explain it's attitude on the Lewis gun.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
ITALIANS N||N IN MOST BRILLIANT ATTACKS OF WAR
Canadians Acquire
 Near Prohibition
IMPORTATION AND MANUFAC- TURF OF LIQUOR FORBIDDEN
 AFTER NEXT MONDAY
(ASSOClafpN PreSs)

OTTAWA, Dec. 22.-Premier Borden today announced that the importation of all alcoholic liquors into the Dominion of Canada would be forbidden after Monday He also stated that the manufacture of alcoholic drinks would be stopped at a date which would be announced later.
 The action of the premier causes very little surprise, as many of the provinces already have prohibition laws in effect and others are proposing to take similar action. This is consid- cred a means of increasing the efficiency of Canadas war prep aartions, which are to be pushed with greater vigor than ever before Absolute prohibition is looked for within a few weeks after the opening of the new year.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
l.ASsnriatel Prcssl

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Dec % Reports received here from through, out the country. as well as the Is land possessions of the United States, indicate that the great Christmas drive of the American Red Gross Society is progressing very favor ably Campaign managers for the various districts. wiring Washington headquarters. are jubilant over the prospects for an increased member ship running well into the millions.
 From every section it is reported
 that great enthusiasm is being shown. From Seattle comes a re- port that various sections of Alaska
 have returns which show that an aE- craze of sixty per cent of the popu- lation in these localities have al
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
MISS LAMB l. IS
 TO SINC SOLO
 AT BIG DANCE

As an additional feature for the Christmas dance eiyon hy tho Pic nccr Women oI 'la Ea for the bgne- fit of the fund for tha Enrhr4less cAil drcn of France, it is announced that Miss Ruth Lamb. tho talented young lady who has favored Fairbanks mu- sic lovers by @i-Ein@ several times this winter, will render solo dur ing the course of the evening An other feature of 'he ball will be the drawing for the lots in Port which The IjtiZ n is raf- fling off for the Orphan fund.
 The program for the dance is az follows;
 l. The Star Spangled Bann"r'-
 Camp Fire GtIls and Boy Scouts. ? "Marseilaise" Gin English) Rev,
 II. H. Lumpkin. g. 'Marseillaise" in French Roy
 Gotney.
 1. Vocal Solo, Selected Mrs. L. B.
 Wilson.
 5. Vocal Solo-Miss Ruth Lamb
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
IS
 ISSUED SOON

The quarterly edition of the Al asllan Chuchman is just off the press at The Citizen office, and will be ready for distribution during the next week. The Churchman is the official magazine of the Episcopal church in Alaska, and keeps the public informed as to the various activities of the churches and mis- sions in Alaska There are several beautiful cuts in the present issue, and il certainly is an attractive piece of work Reverend Lumpkin, in charge of St. Matthew's church here, is the editor of the Churchman
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
TIMERS WANT ID FIGHT FOR UNCLE
 THEN FINISH TIME

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.-Knit- ting needles are flying In the cells and workshops at the San Quentin and Folsom state penitentiarieS, and big assortment of socks, sweaters and other sartorial comforts are being turned out for the American troops in France and in the domestic service At San Quentin the twenty-four wom on inmates are spending all their time not taken up by other duties in turn ing out wristlets, socks and many other articles of apparel designed to keep out the cold. In Folsom practi- cally every male prisoner has become adept at the knitting needles, and a half dozen knitting machines have been installed in addition. Some of the operators there are said by War den J. J. Smith to be turning out a pair of socks every fourteen minutes.
 The Red Cross is directing the work in both institutions.
 The men prisoners at San Quentin are not engaged in knitting, but they are besieging Warden Jas. A. John ston with requests that they be allow ed to join the armed forces of the na- ton. Hundreds of the men have told the warden that they are willing to place themselves in the custody Of the United States army in order that they might go to the trenches and then be returned to the prison to finish their terms.
 Under the laws of the state, how ever, neither prison inmate or an ex-convict can join the armed forces of the country. The only thing that permits them to do so is an absolute pardon from the governor.
 Because of this the prisoners will have to satisfy their desire to serve by knitting and other war activities that may be carried on within the walls of a prison
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
German Masses Are
 Literally Starving
BERLIN NEWSPAPER DECLARES FARMERS AND RICH HAVE
 PLENTY; POOR STARVE
(AssOclated Pressj

LONDON, Dec 22 Reports received here today declare that "Norwaerts," one of the most widely known Berlin newspapers, recently stated that the great masses of German people are lit orally starving The article also stated that, while the rich peo- pie and farmers had plenty to eat, the poorer people, the fac tory workers and other labor CTS. who were unable to pur- chase on account of government restrictions, were absolutely in misery from the lack of nour- ishing food.
 The reports from which this information was gathered are con- sidered reliable, and they are confirmed from other sources. There is said to be a great deal of internal dissatisfaction preya- lent throughout the poorer class cs of Germany. and much sui fering
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
ITALIANS DRIVE ENEMY BACK
 ALMOST MILE ON THREE~MIE
 FRONT NEAR MONTE AS0LONE

perior Austro.German forces back two-thirds of mile along front three miles wide in the Monte Also lone sector The Italians still rc- tain the offensive, and are ham mering away at the enemy positions without any letup.
 The Teutons are rushing great bodies of endorsements to break up the Italian movement, but the troops of Italy are battling for the heights of Monte Asolone. which were taken from them by the Teu- tons last Tuesday. The achievement of the Italians in today's fighting is considered by all allied military eX- perts to be equal in rank to the stopping Of the Germans at Nerdun and the great British drive in the Somme region. The situation is con siderably frightened by the successes of the day. although the crisis Is not passed,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
-AAssoclatet Hr.ssl

ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY, Dee 22-All reports from both Ger man and Itahan sources show that the Italians ale still holding offensive in the Monte Asolonc sector. where their lines have been seriously men aced since last Tuesday. They have been launching attack after attack all day in a desperate effort to re take the lost heights, and have made considerable progress.
 In the other sectors along the Italian lines in northern Italy, there has been q comparative cessation of infantry activities by the Teutonic forces, but the artillery duel Is rag ing unchecked
 DRIVE INVADERS BACK
 ROME, Dec 22-In a succession of the most brilliant infantry at tacks of the entire war, the Italian forces today drove numerically su-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
BILLIARD ROOM
 HAS BIG BLAZE
Press)


 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 22.- Eddie Graney's billiard parlors were partially destroyed by fire here this morning. The loss is estimated at $50,000 The cause of the fire is unknown.
 Graney's is one of the best known public places of amusement in the city, and is considered headquarters for the sporting fraternity and ath- letes. Graney himself was connected for many years with the prize ring, being one of the most famous ref erees of his time When he quit the business, he entered the billiard busi- ness here, and has always drawn heavily from the ranks of all branch eS of athletics for his patronage.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
COURT DECIDES
 FAVOR OF HUNT
Associated Press)

PHOENIX, Ariz,. Dec. 22.-The state supreme court today, in de- ciding the contest of the last Ari zona election, seated G. W. P. Hunt, the Republican candidate, and gave former Governor Campbell twenty one days in which to make applica- tion for an appeal. The decision of the court was unanimous.
 Governor Campbell. after being in formed of the action of the court in an interveiw given the Associated Press this afternoon, stated that he had no intention of filing an appeal and would relinquish office at once. He intimated that he would again be candidate for governor at the next election, as he declared that the next step would be an appeal to the people.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
RED GROSS XMAS DRIVE NOV SWEEPING COUNTRY: ALASKAN
 RECORDS ARE SETTING PACE

ready enrolled during the present campaign.
 John A. Davis, rublsfty agent Tor the Faishankz drive commttte", when shown tho aboy" d.-.stch last nieht. remarked that, while the zubscrlp. ton lists for the town show many names. h. would hesdiy catim1', that 60 per cen. ol tho population have been enrolled. @dd NJ Davis. We arr goins O beat .hat . rage, but We will hoe ,o = -o-''. &un- day. Monday ;HI 0n day sill ..- main in which tp work, gnd rh the roturne are co"-;,d h. will be thore Tn, .audou+ success elsewhere in t.-rtf imply means that we will . to hu tla d bit harder in Faroauh-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
PATROL SHOOTS
 SPY AT FL PAS0
lAsAncLnfnd rrnsEN

FL PASO. Tex. Dec. 22.-The watChfulness of the military guards stationed here at the bridge between Mexico and the United States is being redoubled on account of the detection of a German spy tonight as he attemptes to dash across to the Mexican side Charles Feige, a German, tried to eyade the chal- lenge of the armed patrol on the international bridge and, when order ed to halt, started to run. The sentry immediately fired on the flee ing man, killing him at the first shot.
 Feige's body was taken in charge by the military authorities, and when searched was found to carry num- Der of maps, and military informa- ton regarding the position of vari- ous camps throughout the United States. It is believed that he in tended to send the information from Mexico to Germany.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
TOO MUCH TALK
 CAUSES ARREST

SEATTLE, Dec. 22.-John Linde, a driver on a Bremerton milk wa gon, was arrested tonight by fed eral officials, charged with being a German spy. The arrest of Linde was caused indirectly by his bride
 Mrs Linde, in conversations with her neighbors recently. made the as sertion that her husband allowed her S4O0 month spending money This assertion came to the notice of the federal authorities, who real ized that Linde could not give his wife that much money on his pay as a milkman, and an investigation Was made which resulted in his ar rest.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
PLANS ADOPTED
 TO AID FARMERS
(AGcpCiatei preogl

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 22.- Secretary Baker announced this af- ternoon that plans are now being discussed which will permit farmer boys who are serving in the na- tional army to return to their homes at periodical intervals in order to as sist in crop production. Many boys from farms and farm laborers were included in the first draft, and 1t is believed th"t they can be giTen furlcu%hs which will not greatly in t"~fte with their military training ant be of rluch benefit 10 the farmers
 This action is the result of ap- peals from farmers all over the coun-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24

and the great strain under which he has been working since the decla- ration of war by the United States is reported to have caused an almost complete breakdown.
 Several papers, commenting on the resignation of the chief, stated that he has been offered the police com missionership Of New York City, un- der Judge Hylan. When asked re garding this report, Mir Flynn re fused to make any statement, or discuss it in any manner His prob able successor has not yet been named
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
CIVIC CLUB 10
 HOLD DRAWING

The drawing for memberships in the Red Cross which are due from the last several quarter lists, and from the entertainment given by the Civic club, will be held on Friday, December 2S. at the district court house.
 It is urgently requested that all of the Civic Club be pres ent, as well as holders of tickets, donors of quarters to the fund, and in fact, the general public, attend the drawing. This request was made yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Jesse Rust, Acting President of the Civic club.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
FISHERIES TO
 BE REGULATED
Associated Press)


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 22.- The house merchant marine commit tee is to consider bills which are designed to regulate Alaska fisheries. These measures will have for their purpose the stimulation of fishing in order that some revenue may be obtained from the seasons catch.
 The committee will make thor ough examination Of the subject and endeayor to pass legislation which will be beneficial to Alaska fisheries. The bills will be taken up as soon after congress reconvenes as DOS 5ible.
 The Citizen has received Christ mas cards from Miss Blanche Wat son at San Francisco, MT. and Mrs. Peter Vachon at Seattle. MT. and Mrs. c. w. Ritchie at Portland, Ore gon, and Max Smith. at Nenana.
 Joe Vido and Martin Rodset ar rived from Nenana yesterday with their own dog team,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
GERMAN CONSUL
 HEAVILY FINED
rssSociated PreSSl

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 22- Former German Consul Rodiek, of Honolulu, was today fined SlO,0O0 when he pleaded guilty to foment- ing a revolution in India against the British government, Rodiek is the third of number of defendants now being tried for violating the neutrality of the United States by plotting against friendly nation, The trials of the remaining defend ants will be heard as rapidly as possible
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
DOZEN TICKETS
 FOR LOT LEFT

A dozen tickets are all that re
 main from the two hundred printed for the raffle of each of the two lots in Port Angeles, Washington, which is being conducted by The Citizen for the benefit of the French orphan fund It therefore behooyos anyone wishing to purchase a chance to get a move on himself or he will be out of luck and will be unable to get a chance at one hundred dol lars for the small price of fifty cents.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
SPIES BLOW UP
 RUBBER WORKS
-NAssocIatea Preesl

NEWARK, N. J, Dee. 22. -Four men were killed by the explosion of a bomb in local rubber plant here tonight. A fire caused by the bomb explosion completely destroyed the factory.
 The superintendent charges that the explosion was caused by Ger man agents. and asks that an inyes- ligation be made The factory was working on number of important contracts for the government at the time of the explosion
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
SECRET SERVICE
 CHIEF RESIGNS
Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 22-Wm. J. Flynn, head of the United States secret service, resigned today. to take effect at the end of this year. The cause of the resignation is said to be ill-health. MT. Flynn has been in bad condition for several months,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24

 MEETSON XMAS

The regular services conducted by Commandery No. l, Knights Templar, will be held Christmas morning at 8 o'clock at the Masonic Temple. These services are held all over the world tt the same tune by the Knights Templar, and are one of the most pleasing features of all Christmas obseryances.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24

Mrs. Alex Simson, wife of the well known local clothing store man. ar rived on yesterdays stage. This Is Mrs Simson's first trip to the north.
 Fred Robinson will leave for Ne mana Monday morning.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24

try asking the government to make some provision for exemption of eH- periencod farm workers, stating that it would be next to impossible to in crease production unless some re lief from present conditions was given.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24

Some men can be eternally on the job and still not accomplish much
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24

St. Paul in II years has had 49.87S births and 26.219 deaths,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24

Jennie Seller succeeds her drafted brother as mail carrier in Greenwich, Conn.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
TERMS
 MAY NOT SUIT,
 SAYS TR0TzKY
CAssocIuted Pr,ssD

PETROGRAD, Dec. 22-Thc Bol- 7heyiki foreign minister, Leon Trot- zky, addressing the council of Work mems and Soldiers delegates this morning, declared that the Russians would not accept any peace terms from Germany which were offensive. We did not overthrow czurt. Ill.," he declared, "to kneel down tn the kaiser"
 Trotzky declared that the Russian people would be kept advised a+ to the progress of peace nrSatIatiou5 and fully informed on all proposals. and no clause would be accepted which was considered unjust to th, mass Of Russian people
 TRY TO ARBlTRATE
 pnERoGRA4, Dec % The Bol sh,7e'r s ak.ng strenuous efforts, to bring about amicablc relations with the provinces which are now in revolt. and which have declared their independence from the Bo}shc- wiki rule.
 Delegates have been sent to each of these provinces with instructions to bring about reunion if it is al all possible. They are ordered 10 lay the aims of the commissioners fully before the people and ask for d general conference between all leaders of the Bolsheviki govern rlant
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
POLICE ARREST MANY PL0TTERS
 IN CALIFORNIA
Associated Pross)

'tNSSttltlt' fEfSSl
 SACRAMENTO, Dec 22-The To- cal police officials believe that they have rooted out the organization which has been planning to inaugu- rate a reign of terror in this city Thirty men were arrested here to- night after the police discovered a plot to dynamite the city electric power house tonight
 The men arrested tonight are be lieyed to be implicated in the ex- plosion which damaged the goyer- nor's mansion last Monday night Bombs were found in the posses sion of two of those arrested, and papers outlining their plot were seized
 ADMIT PLOT
 SACRAMENTO, Dec. 22-In mak- ing the wholesale arrests of plotters here tonight, the police arrested two men after they had received a ship ment of ten sticks of dynamite at the local express office The officers then made a raid on the local head quarters of the Industrial Workers of the World. where twenty-eight others were taken into custody, One of those arrested is reported to have broken down under examination and confessed to the plot, and stated that the explosion at the governors mansion Monday night was to have been the first of a series of bomb Outrages
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
SLIGHT DAMAGE

ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY. Dee 22-The fire which has been raging at the Krupp intuition works at Essen, Germany, has been con trolled and put out. The damage caused by the fire is apparently very slight. Its cause has not been de termined.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-24
BIG MUNITIONS
 PLANT BURNING
 STATE WORKMEN
Associated Presa)


 MAASTRICHT, Holland, Dec. 22.- Workmen arriving here from Essen, Germany, declare that the great Krupp intuition factory and gun works has been in flames for the past twenty-four hours. and that many heavy explosions have taken place. The big plant, where praCti- cally all of Germany's war supplies are manufactured. is being closely guarded to prevent any workmen leaving without authority, and to keep outsiders away.
 It is reported that the German government now has 90,000 employees at work in this plant. The cause of the blaze is not stated but it is believed to have been caused by bombs dropped by allied airmen, who have raided the place numerous