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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
HUNDREDS DIE NOME DISTRICT
 FROM INFLUENZA; NATIVES AT
 CAPE PRINCE WALES WIPED OUT

The Citizen yesterday received message from Nome stating that about $50 natives had died the Seward pen nsua from the Spanish influenza While conditions known to be serious in that locality the condition not known until request made for information. The message received follows:
 Nome, Alaska, Dec. 20, 1918. "Citizen, Fairbanks
 "Thirty five whites and two hundred Es<inos in the city proper dead Influenza still bad but conditions improving Several erysipelas have developed This district still under quarantine No mails persons al lowed to arrive depart anywhere News arrived here yesterday that of about five hundred natives Cape Prince of Wales only twelve adults survived One hundred children have also died there
 NOME NUGGET" ~~ The interior is free from the disease and apprehen- sion need be felt by the people the time Cordova sub ected to sudden epidemic of the influenza just when the authorities considered things safe and siderng raising the quarantine, S rigid quarantine will be maintained there until all danger is passed.
 The Fairbanks quarantine will not be raised until there Is absolutely danger the from the lower river York; Tin City and other places in the vicinity of Cape Prince of Wales has been mentioned the despatch and it supposed that should any deaths have occurred these places they included in the totals mentioned
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
ONE THOUSAND REPORTED DEAD
 OF INFLUENZA
(The Associated Press)

NOME, Dec. 20.-The number of deaths among the Eskimos on the Seward peninsula is estimated at one thousand, all caused by Spanish in fluenza. The adults of half dozen villages in the vicinity of this city have been wiped out. Children only are the principal survivors in other villages.
 At Cape Prince of Wales twenty five adults and about hundred chil- dren are all that are left of a popu. lation of three hundred.
 It is reported that the disease is spreading to the northern coast. The towns of Candle, Council, Kotzebue and Unlakleet are as yet untouched by the disease because of strict quar- antine conditions.
 The condition at Nome is improv- ing as strict quarantine is main. tained. No travelling is allowed; all public meetings are forbidden and the transportation of mail has been stopped. The bureau of education is doing heroic work in checking the disease.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
HINDENBURC GETTING BUSY ON NEW PROGRAM FOR DISTURBANCE
 IN GERMANY; FORMS NEW LINE

PARIS, Dec. colt is reported here that serious circumstance is confronting the present German govern men and is likely that the overthrow of the government is imminent
 COUNTER REVOLUTION IS SENSED
 It is stated that General Hndenburg, the Prus- sian minister Scheuch and several others have affiliated themselves with counter revolutionary movement having for it's purpose the overhrowng of the German govern men and the placing of themselves in power The govern ment is of the plot but incapable of preventing it from being carried out.
 ESTABLISHING NEW LINE
 PARIS, Dec. 2O-Despatches have been received here stating that the Berlin has received wire from General Hndenburg in which he announces his nter- on of establishing front about six miles behind the neutral fixed by the terms of the armistice The gov ernment has asked Hndenburg for explanation but far has received no answer
 TROUBLE SEEMS BREWING
 Hindenburg will utilize the forces remaining under his command for the accomplishment of his purpose and will station them at points of vantage The German govern that will send regiments of the active
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
RIGGS PLANNED
 NORTHERN TRIP
 FOR GOVERNORS
(The Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Dec. 2O-A Post-Intel. ligencer special correspondent says that Governor Riggs, of Alaska, is the only American governor to main tain an office in this city.
 Governor Riggs was host at a meeting of the western governors which assembled to discuss the re. construction program. It is the hope of the Alaskan governor to have the governors association name Alaska as the place of meeting for next year.
 He is positive that Secretaries Lane and Daniels will ask Secretary Bak- CT to provide transportation for the members on their trip to Alaska. The meeting could be held on board the boat during the visit to the coast points. Governor Riggs will try and interest the other governors in a trip to the interior or at least along the new railway
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
RAILROADS TO DEMAND RETURN
 OF PROPERTIES
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Dec. 20.A commit tee representing the association of railroad executives held a meeting here today to discuss the return of the roads now under government control to the companies which own them.
 The executives prepared a definite program calling for the prompt return of the roads after the passage of remedial legislation, which will be submitted to the senate and the in. terstate commerce committee.
 The executives are said to be op. posed to an extension of the period for which the roads were taken over for federal control and wish them returned no matter what it will cost them in the way of losing improve. ments.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Probate Court for Nulat Ire. cinct. Fourth Division, Territc-y of Alaska, before Thomas J. Der;ne, United States Commissioner and ex oficio, Probate Judge. In the matter of the estate of o. r. Tackstrom. deceased. No in Probate.
 All persons having claims a. .. tt the estate of O. E. Tachstrom, deceased, are hereby notified thrt the undersigned has been appointec administrator of said estate, and arc required to present their said clairrs with proper vouchers to the unde signed at the office of the Ruby Mill Company, in Ruby, Alaska, thin six months from the date of this notice.
 Dated December 23, 1918, the da.a of the first publication hereof.
 P. M'CAHET,
 Administ at>r. B. COKE HILL, attorney for al. ministrator. Ruby. Alaska. Date first publication Dec. 2S. 1918. Date last publication Jan. 20, 1919.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
RECEPTION TO
 GENERAL HAIC
 HELD AT DOVER
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Dec. 19.-General Sir Douglas Haig arrived at Dover to- day and was rendered a big recep- tion by the citizens of that place The streets leading from the pier to the city hall, at which the reception was held, were lined with people and as the hero of many battles pass ed along cheer after cheer rang out
 Accompanying General Haig were Generals Plumer. RawlinsOn. Bird wood, Byng and Horne, all of whom achieved distinction on the battlefield, and who were likewise rendered hon. OTIS by the people.
 Arrangements are now under way for holding monster reception in London in January, one part of which, it is expected, will be the elevation of Haig in the British Peerage. He will also be granted large sum of money by parliament in compliance with the custom since the days of Wellington and Nelson.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

German army to Frankfort the Main Just what action will be taken by Hndeburg when the troops arrive there is awaited with considerable interest by those who are outside of the scope of action.
 ANOTHER FACTION ENTERS FIELD
 LONDON, Dec. 2O.-Copenhagen advces state that Peoples league has been organized in Berlin which includes many of the former governments officials among whom Bernstorff former chancellor Maximan, Cardn- al Hartman and former foreign minister Dr. Solf.- The centis leader Erzbeger and the independent socialist Hugo Hasse also stated be connected with the enterprise With this aggregation of influential is supposed that counter will be made to offset the Hndenburg faction from becoming strongly nrenched in their to overthrow the government
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
WILLING TO BE
 PROTECTED BY
 UNITED STATES
(The ASsOcia ted Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O-The state department has received the approv- al of the Lettish government to es- tablish protectorate over it's do- mains.
 The approval was given as means of protection against the activities of the Bolsheviki, which at this time threaten to absorb that province. At the time the note of approval was given it was stated that Germany was not fulfilling her promises made at the time of the armistice. All Ger man troops have been drawn from the territory and no force large enough to maintain order is avail able. The Lettish people. fear for their safety should the Bolsheviki faction become active in their do. main.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
KEEN DETECT0R
 WAS INVENTED
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. '19.-The annual report of the bureau of mines re. gently compiled shows that the war has occasioned the invention of some remarkable and delicate instruments that have proved invaluable for war fare.
 One of these inventions recently made public is an exceedingly deli cate instrument that immediately de. tects the presence of an enemy dig ging or tunneling in an endeavor to locate the position of artillery for the purpose of exploding mine under 1t. The instrument is effective up to several hundred feet.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
COUPLE
 OF ITALY ARE NOW IN PARIS

PARIS, Dec. 19.--king Emmanuel and Queen Helena, of Italy, accom- panied by their son, arrived in this city today for an extended visit dur ing the peace negotiations.
 The royal couple were welcomed to France by President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau. A holiday was announced shortly after the arrival ol the king and queen.
 The station thru which they .ssed was surrounded by thousands 0. citi- zens who gave an enthusiastic we. come to the ruler of the Italian puo- pie.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
SAlLINCS FROM
 CITY SEATTLE
 ARE ANNOUNCED
(The Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Dec. 20.-The steamer Admiral Watson will make a special trip to Kodiak island, leaving about December 24th, with heavy load of supplies for that place and the Aleutian islands.
 The places along the islands and the mainland in this section have been without steamer service ever since the Dora was pulled off the run, and supplies were running short.
 The steamer Yukon left here today for Vladivostok with a load of quar. termaster's supplies for use of the troops in Russia
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
MARINE FORCE
 BE RECRUITED
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.--By a re. cent decision of the government all crews of the merchant sailing vessels will be placed with the government marine instead of with the naval forces as heretofore. The men will be transferred to this service as fast as the ships are released to their owners.
 The change in the program is made possible by the elimination of the submarine danger, less men being required aboard the merchantmen than formerly.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
NEW ISSUE OF
 SAVING STAMPS

A new issue of war savings stamps is announced for the year 1919. The value of the stamps will be the same as the present ones, five dollars, but no information is at hand yet as to the sale value, but they will probably be disposed of along the same lines as the present issue.
 The thrift stamp, 25 cent valuation, will be the same as at present and may buy to, their hearts content Nothing has been announced that will prevent their being sold at the same old price-two bits.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
AMONG
 THOSE HONORED

PARIS, Dec. 19---Marshal Joffre will be numbered among the Forty Immortals of France for Lis distin- guished services during the war and will also be made a member of the French academy.
 At the present time there are ten vacancies in the list of the Immort. als, the last being elected in 1914. The honor of having ones name plac- ed on the list is one of the greatest in France.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
WOULD POSTPONE NATIONS
(The Associated PresS)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.- Senator Henry c. Lodge addressed the sen- ate today regarding the formation of league of nations as has been sug. gested by the allies.
 The senator favors letting the ques. tion alone until such time as the peace terms have been disposed of as the question was too large one to be gone into without considerable thot on the part of those nations en- tering into the pact
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
ARMY OFFICER
 UNDER ARREST
 SERIOUS CHARGE
(The Associated Press)

CAMP LEWIS, Dec. 20.-Colonel Frank Wolven, the ranking ofI.c of this cantonment was arrested to- day on a warrant charging hi. with wrongfully accepting money ..o.n the government in communication of al. lowance.
 The specific charge is that tue colonel accepted money which .au been allowed him for mainta ipg house in Washington, D. C., and :. the same time was occupying soveIr- ment quarters at this camp.
 The arrest was made on orders is. suedsby General Leitch.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
CANCELLATION
 OF REGULATIONS
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The war industries board has announced that the flour milling regulations govern ing the charging of fair price for flour has been cancelled.
 The cancellation will not entirely relieve the miller from rendering an accounting of the charges made for flour as they will still be. required 10 IJB SuEI9Aoo lIod9L B I9puaL ol the statistics of their operations.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
LOSSES HEAVY DURING
 BIG STRUGGLE
(The Associated PresS)

PARIS, Dec. 20.-Deputy Voilin in a report made to the chamber of deputies stated that the losses of France during the war amounted to 100000 men killed in battle.
 During the period of the war France mobilized 6,9OO,OOO men for service at the front. Of these the above number were killed, S0O,O0O re- covered from wounds. Within short time 100000 will be demobilized and allowed to return to their occupa. tion. The balance will be kept for policing purposes.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
SOLDIERS WILL
 BOOM ALASKA

JUNEAU, Nov. 15.-Alaska is look ing forward to an influx of returned An editorial ill The Juneau r:sna .ch on the coming of peace says: on every hand there is feeling AlasAa will now come into her own. We eX- pect this northland will receive taous- ands of young soldiers looking for the big outdoors"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE:' -NT,
 No. 196

Notice is hereby given that Al. M Andresen, administrator of the esta.r of Charles Erickson, deceased. has filed with the Judge of the Probate Court for Fairbanks Precinct, Fo, th Division, Alaska, his final account Of administration of said estate. and that Wednesday, the 26th uL. Jl February, 1919, at ten o'clock in tr. forenoon, at the court room Of .. J court in Fairbanks, Alaska, has been duly appointed by said court for th. settlement of said account, a. whicl time and place any person interested in said estate may appear and ti,~ exceptions in writing to the said ac- count, and contest the same.
 Dated Dec. 21st, 1918
 ALF M. ANDERSEN,
 Administrator. First publication Dec. 23. 1918. Last publication Jan. 20, 1919.
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Probate Court for Nulato Pre- cinct, Fourth Division, Territory of United States Commissioner and Alaska, before Thomas J. DeVane, eX otticio, Probate Judge. In the matter of the estate ot Henry Hebeler. deceased. No in Pro bate.
 All persons having claims against the estate of Henry (Harry) Hebeler, deceased, are hereby notified tna. the undersigned has been appointed administrator of said estate, and are required to present their said claims with proper vouchers to the under. signed at the store of the Northern Commercial Company in Ruby, Alas ka, within six months from the Gate of this notice.
 Dated December 23, 1918, the date of the first publication hereof
 JAMES CODY, Administrator of the estate of Henry Hebeler, deceased.
 E. COKE HILL, attorney for ad- ministrator, Ruby, Alaska. Date first publication Dec. 23, 1913. Date last publication Jan. 20, 1919.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
BRITISH WILL
 CONTROL AIR
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Dec. 20.-The British air board has drafted articles for an inter national air combination which will be submitted to the allies for their consideration and approval
 It has been suggested that all inter- national air conference be called for the purpose of carrying out the ideas expressed in the articles, which is for the traffic between American, British and other ports. by the means of an air service that would furnish quick transportation, both for pas sengers and light express.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
 SOLF CAUSES
 DIFFICULTIES
(The Associated Press)

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 2O.-Leading officials in the German foreign of. flee state that a striking instance is afforded in the affairs of the govern ment as the result of the acceptance of foreign minister Solf's resignation.
 No successor to Solf has appeared for several days and as a result a vast amount of work has accumulat- ed in the offices and the routine work Is becoming badly demoralized.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
BILLIONS IN CONTRACTS
 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-Over six teen billions of dollars worth of con- tracts have been cancelled. Tue war appropriations covering this amount have likewise been ordered with drawn.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
LYNCH NEGROES
 IN ALABAMA
(The Associated Press)

MOBILE, Dec 20.-Reports were received in this city today of the lynching of four negroes at Shubutz. Mississippi, by an angry mob, who took them from the Jail in which they were confined and ~strung them up to tree. Two of the negroes were women.
 They had been lodged in the jail charged with the murder of Dr. E. L. Johnson for the purpose of robbery.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
COPPER PRICES
 GO NO HIGHER
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, December 2O.-The war authorities announce that the control of the production and pricing of copper by that body will cease on January first after which time the control of the market will be in the hands of the producers.
 It was also announced that the price of copper would not advance beyond the present rate, which is the maximum established by the war au- thorities.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Dec. 20.-The routing of the returning Canadian troops has been designated as via the Panama canal. By using this route the re- turn of the troops will be expedited and long overland journey saved.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

Evidence was presented which led the mob to believe them guilty and before the sheriff could summon aid the jail was broken into and the prisoners lynched.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10
GIRLS IN war WORK.

Our modern industrial revolution.
brought about by the substitution of
machine labor for hand labor, has pro-
foundry affected the labor world of
women. Where once only few thous-
and were engaged in wage earning oc
equations outside the home, now there
are millions employed in all the indus
tries listed by our Census Department,
except six or seven.
On this account the war found women
trained to efficiency in many lines, and
our Government recognized this from
the first. We are told by the highest
authority that a million girls in this
country have already gone into new
positions created by the war. multitudes
Of them moving into new places. away
from the comfort and protection Of
home.
We know how heroicslly the women
Of Great Britain and France have taken
the places in the great munition plants
made vacant by enlisted men. and that
much of the ammunition used on the
Western Front today has been manu-
featured by women. Women have not
yet entered into the muntion factories
In our country in such great numbers.
The first draft Of men did not leave
large vacancies in factory work. but
the second draft will call more of those
men to the colors. and. il third draft
comes, the women and girls will have
10 take up the work laid down by the
men. A great rnunition plant that EN-
ploys IL, 900 men has as yet but fifty
girls in its factories. but the Company
recently informed the War Work Coun-
Gil of the Young Womens Christian
Association that it was planning to
build dormitories for 400 young women.
and that 1t would probably have to
make provision for one thousand more
in the near future. A big munition
plant advertised not long ago 1900
girls wanted at once, and another is
sued a callfo 1920 women employees.
Word has come recently that 1900 girls
are at work in cartridge factory in
the Middle West, where there are no
adequate living accommodations. The
Association worker there reports that
the girls very often sleep three IN
bed. and that the beds are never empty
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10
History Of the Louvre.

Tie Louvre was originally a royal
y-silcnce. Napoleon turned 1t into n
museum and deposited In II the finest
Election Of paintings, statues and art
treasures known in the world. Many
Fl those brought from Italy have been
restored to their rightful possessors.
The magnificent buildings Of the new
Louvre, begun by Napoleon ] and COM
pleted by Napoleon Ill, were inaugu-
rated In 1851.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10

young women are essential to all kinds
Of production. necessitated by the war.
More than 1000 have been called to
meet the increased business of the
Federal Departments at Washington.
Last week letter came to Lexington
from the Ordinance Department there,
asking for 800 young women to do
clerical work, not only tvpewriting.
but indexing, filing, cataloging, ac-
counting and statistical work: they also
wanted 800 photographers immediately.
Women and girls are making uni
forms. shoes and all necessary clothing
for our soldiers and sailors. A news
paper man from Lexington was in
Charleston, s. c., short time ago,
and saw one thousand girls in one build
ing. making clothing for our army,
who were all compelled to sleep in that
same building because adequate sleep
ing quarters could not be found else
where. Women are making food stuffs
and utensils for camps. They are
working in the camps as laundresses,
telephone operators. typewriters and
stenogrf phers. Above all, there is
noble srmy of nurses ministering to
the sick in our cantonrhent hospitals,
just as the Red Cross is serving the
wounded and dying on the battle fronts.
The problem Of providing housing.
food. recreation and companionship for
these patriotic workers has suddenly
faced many an unprepared community.
A call tor help to meet these emer-
gency conditions has come to the Ioung
Womens Christian Association from
many quarters. A large part of their
War Work Fund is to be devoted to
answering the thronging petitions for
the welfare and protection Of these
girls. thrust out into new and strange
work and surroundings. The Associa-
tion has already opened up boarding
houses. social centers. bureaux. places
for rest and recreation; all with exper-
.shced workers in charge, in forty-six
different communities. and many more
are planned.
We have been engaged in campaigns
for Liberty Loans. Y. NJ. C. A. and
Red Cross all splendid and needed en-
terprises; but here is work that
should have unique appeal to women.
because it is for the protection Of young
womanhood Of our country. II can be
done by no one but woman. for who
knows that mysterious and SACRED
thing. the heart Of young girl, with
its new impulses to fuller life. but
the mothers Of the race?
This War Work Of the Young wom-
ems Christian Association. the one or
ganizstion In our land that has the
equipment. the experience and the
ideals to deal adequately with these
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10

great problems. is clear call to every
woman in Kentucky. Shall we not
answer it worthily, rejoicing that We
can bear part in so noble and patriot
&c an enterprise?
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10
IDA w. HARRISON.

Chairman of the Kentucky Divi-
sion of the War Work Council of
the Young Womens Christian
Association.