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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-05
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
PAYS FRANCHISE Tx
earnings for Yenr Amodnt to STR
sH'.o". ONT Of Which Dividend or
S.in.:45.3U Ins Been potd.

ne toilowing statement rs to the
earnings Of the Federal Reserve Bank
vi Richmond for the year 1917 was is.
, sued yesterday by Governor George I
ScaS:
While the annual statement ar N.
Federal Reserve EaEk or Richmond has
not yet been made up. ,h. net earnircs
OF the bank have been S4I2,SS7as m.
~ winch were paid two Scn,jaonI.,
dividends amounting 70 S2to.a4t5o
!caN'nG balance .; undivided profits
% S239." H.
~" Fed"ra' reserve az; provides
t"a' after all necessary expenses OF !.
Federal reserve bank have been III,
~ provided for. aud after the payn,ap.
o. the iu!l dividend OF per cent per
anaiiEi, I" which the stockholders are
oNt.t!ed u "2"ncd all the net earnings
Sh"il ne p;tId 70 the United states as a
FRANCHISE tax, c%ccp; that one-half Of
SEeh net earnings shall lie paid into a
#Nrn'nS fund unt!! IL shall amour, to
~ ne; cen; al The uaid-in capital stock
OF the bank
Under this provision. the Fedora,
':eS"rvc bank of Richmond to-day pa ia
over 20 TN" United States Treasurer. Az
trtnehi@e t''N. Silf.31l..3. and carried
4 !ik" amount t" surplus account.
The earnings q: the other Federal
reserve banks and the aInounts paid
over - the government have not ya,
nccn made "uh,ic. bu; ii il; probable
nat scv"r"i "t the Federal reserve
hanks sc ~ noaition 10 pay a fran
chise Tx ia the government o,,t Of
earnings
This i" tro nrs. lime in ~. onc-,-
, ton II tn" Federal reserve banks thu,
ne earnings have been large enough
70 make Il payment 10 the .ovcrnlnen.
, noss.hl" although the Federal Reserve
i'hs "f richmond Paid M in fun ali
al Il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-05

Provost- Murshal- General Crowdor's
announcement that The mon IN the ap
rroaching draft would be drawn al
most entirely from class was no douot
thc cause OF the increased activity YES
'crday al the local recruiting stations.
me naval station received the largest
number OF applicants since Decemper
Is. while three men were accented for
Tie marines They were: Henry r.
Lyons, Charleston. w. Va: Sidney a.
S'uls Winston Salem. y. c.: and Grover
{. Miller Ashevillc. y. e. No eniistmcnts
were announced b. the Army Recruit
ing station.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-05
Jury Verdict for 500.

In the case of l.. Singer & Co. oil
Baltimore, versus Sam Bendt's. adj
ministrator in the Law and Equity
Court yesterday the jury returned q
verdict of $500 for the plaintiff who
sued for s1,100. The wife of the de.
ceased and her daughter become the
beneficiaries of the difference. between
the amount allowed by The court and
amount sued for. benjamin Loven-
stein appeared for the administrator
and Melvin Fiegenhcimer appeared for
tho plaintiff.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-05
mid. for ChnmberIayne ,induc,.

& Bids for the constructi0n OF the
Ginter Park Niaduct were opened yes
terday by the Administrative Board and
were turned over 10 Carneal ana John.
ston, architects and engineers FOR re-
port 70 the board. Tno hids were az
follows: T. \. Wilson Company, 800
GOO; L. Hankins. 3sa.G37: II. l.. Matthews.
$4,000: and We;nhrunn and Kelly,
$4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-05
state Buys RontIs.

Second Auditor Roosevelt Page was
directed by the State Sinking Fund
Commissioners yesterday to buy s4IsoO
worth OF Riddlehcrac: bonds Virginia
80, for cancellations Mr.. pa~c In
mediate.y bought the bonds, paying
IS for them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-05
For Our Ho,.. Tohncco rn,,

Contributions were received ycster-
day for the Our Boys In France To-
oacco Fund from Miss Roberta T..
VERNE. 1856 IIodeamont Avenue Ct
Louis. Mo. 81: and Miss El;zabe,,
kratz. North Fifth Street. city. 81.
bring the grand total up 10 s2,590.4e.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-05
MAILING QuEsT|0NNA|REs
C.: C.: ABOUT COMPLETED
~
Work lis Moving Smoothly Save for
~. Large Number That Is
.ss,tSs Returned.
FAIL TO GIVE PROPER ADDRESS
II Not Located, All Such Rcgistrants
feLWiH Arbitrarily BE Assigned to
Glass 1 and May Be Called for
Immediate Service.
tAIL TO GIVE PROPER ADDRESS
n o-Day' S Mailing List

The task o. mailing TIE question
mares and classifying them as they
are returned continues to move along
smoothly. the only roErettablc feature
being the large number IF question
10 the lack of information as regards
the present addresses OF the regis
trants for whom they are intended. As
stated in previous issue. the mating
OF the questionnaircs will Ec completed
next Thursday. january 10. and, with
this phase OF The work out of the WAY.
tho members Of TIE loca! boards should
be able TO bring the huge task OF tho
current draft To "a speedy conclusion.
Names of rcgistrants Who hav. not
been located. in addition To the names
previously published. are to l.. fcuud
In the appended lists:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-05
WILL EXTEND ACTIVITIES
Of TRAINING CAMP WORK
Statewide Campaign for Funds to
BE Launched Hero
Shortly.
ENTERTAINMENT FOR SOLDIERS
Commission Operates Army and
Navy Club in Richmond and
Seeks to Look After Welfare OF
Men in Khaki When OF Duty.

Ilans are being formulated. 1t "as
announced last night at the Army and
Navy Grub for the launching shortly
of 4 Statc-wid campaign for funds
with which are needed To maintain
and extend the work of tho commits
sic ms of training camp activities.
The first step in the preliminary ar
rangements for the campaign will be
the selection of Il State chairman aud
state treasurer. y committee having
this matter in hard alrcadv has been
appointed. and is expected to report
at an early date. Approximately $780,
900 VIII he Nirginia's quota in the cam
paign. which will be carried on AL
fcials of the Richmond commissions
about 100000 sc 100000 fund.
whicl Is necessary to provide wroic-
some recreation ;or l,25O.oG0 men. is
still to &c raised.
Richmond has displayed IN admirable
spirit of patriotism with reference 10
its attitude toward the work that has
been started here by the commission.
!; is said. and if the othcr cormun:-
tics in the State are correspondents
generous the money will be raised IL
short or6cr. The opening recently 1T
Seventh and Franklin Streets of the
Army and Navy Club. where soldiers.
sailors and marines visiting Richmond
on leaves of absence are made wei
come at ali hours. is one OF the con-
spicuuuS examples of the local COM
missions service. Recreation work sor
the benefit OF enlisted men also mas
hccn started at Norfolk N.wror: Naw:;.
Portsmouth. Petersburg and Frcde"-
ickSburS. but much remains 10 be
done
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
SOCIALISM IS
 PROVEN WRONG
 IN RUSS SHOPS
(The Associated Press)

BERNIE, Dec. 23.-It has been re- liably reported in this city that the plan of socialization of the indus. tries of Russia has proven a com plete failure and has resulted in great losses to the government.
 Nearly all of the 513 mills and fac. tories that were operated under con. trol of the state government piled up expense accounts greatly in excess of the receipts, whether due to bad management or other causes is not definitely stated.
 Experts attribute the crippling of the Russian industries to be actions of the Bolsheviki, who. 1t is asserted, have done all in their power to ren. der the manufacturing facilities of Russia useless as far as profit mak- ing is concerned.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
CHRISTMAS TO
 BELONELY ONE
 FOR WILLIAM
(The Associated PreSs)

LONDON, Dec. 23.-It is reported here that the former kaiser is plan ming to keep the traditional German Christmas as far as circumstances will permit. The religious ceremon- ies on Christmas eve will De conduct. ed by the kaiser. the sermon and all.
 A request was made by the former kaiser of the German government that Dr. Ernest Dryander, former court chaplain, be allowed to visit him at Amerogen and deliver the Christmas sermon. The request was refused and the kaiser will have to conduct the services himself.
 Many friends of the kaiser have refused to attend the services on the invitation extended by him and it is stated that the only ones in attend ance at the ceremonies will consist of his host, the suites of both and tho servants.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
SEATTLE WATER SUPPLY QUITS;
 BREAKING DAM
(The Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 23.-The enormous pressure exerted by the impounded waters in the Cedar river basin caused a break to occur in the dam above the village of Edgewick, this state, sending flood of water down into the valley below. Fifteen of the eighteen homes were washed away and also the main mill of the North Bend Lumber company, one of the largest plants in the state of Washington. The mill worked by the Innovation shingle company was also destroyed. It is believed that the to tai damage reached 8 quarter of a million.
 The mill night watchman proved to be the hero of the hour. Alarmed by hearing the roar of the onrushlng water he succeeded in aroueing all ot the inhabitants so that none were lost in the flood,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
YUA0l. FISHING
 10 BE LIMITED
(Thc A Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Dec. 23--A special cor. respondent of the Post-Intelligencel at Washington, D. C., says that Act. ing Secretary of Commerce Sweet has limited tthe commercial fishing cn the Yukon river to thirty thou sand cases a year.
 All fishing in the Yukon for com mercial purpO es is prohibited above the mouth of Clear river, near An dreafsli, at which place tie plant of the Carlisle Packing comray is To- cated.
 The new rules are the result of the fisheries hearing that was held in this city on November 20th
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
BIG FORTRESS
 NOW OCCUPIED
(The Associated Press)

COBLENZ, Dec. 21-One more epoch in the occupation of German territory by the allies was marked today when the American troops took over the great fortress of Ehren. breitstein, just across the Rhine riv- CT from here.
 The German people in this section are fast becoming used to the Ameri- cans and accept their position less sullenly than at first. The soldiers at times share their food with some of the more destitute cases coming to their notice and such unsolicited acts have worn away the impression that seemed to prevail that the Americans were cruel.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
ALASKA SHOWN
 THE PREFERENCE
(The Associated PresS)

SEATTLE, Dec. 24.-The special correspondent of the Post-1ntelligenc- CT at Washington, D. C., says that the next conference or the governors of the United States will be held either in Utah or Alaska. The gov ernors themselves express a choice for Alaska They want to get just as far away from the capital as possible.
 During the conference at Washing ton much of the time of the govern. ors was taken up by the cabinet off cers, who were continually asking for information pertaining to several of the states. Without these interrup- tions it is believed that more work can be accomplished and less time consumed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
------- sla IS AT COPENHACE'N1
(The Associated Press)

COPENHAGEN. Dec. 24.-Ignace Paderewski. the noted pianist, ar rived here today on board a British cruiser, which was recently placed at his disposal The noted musician is enroute to Danzig where he will hold a conc c4oo with representa- tives of tha P9.i-h people for the purpose e iii ing at a program to be presel t. the peace conference, in behalf q t Q p,ople of Poland.
 The BeI.iu k, Tidende believes that Paderewski's plan is for the formation of a new Polish govern ment under the entente auspices. Paderwski left New York last No yember with power of attorney to represent all of the American Polish communities.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
KAUTSKY NAMES THOSE ON WHOM
 BLAME PLACED
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-General Kautsky. commissary of the people at the German foreign office. an. nounces the result of an examination he has been making of the docu. ments found in the archives of the foreign ministry.
 AS the result of the investigation the blame for the cause of the war Is placed as follows: First, the kaiser and the crown prince; second, Gener. al Ludendorf and Admiral von Tir. pitz; third. the great industrial con cerns; fourth, the pan-German uocu ments. These documents will short. ly be published that the world may know to what extent those named were responsible for the great strug. gle.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
MUST MARK ALL GOODS
 IN LEGiBLE PRINTING

MELBOURNE, Dec. 24.-The Vic toria legislature has passed a bill re. quiring that all goods be plainly marked so as to show the country from which it came and the contents of the package. This has been done with the view of preventing the smuggling in of goods that have been placed on the embargo list.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
EIGHTY KILLED. XII. Il.TI:.D.
 BY E5''ZXz2IT.0.:SI()N E5'ZXzI
(Tho Associated Press)

WATERTOWN, v. Y. Dec. 24.-An explosion of unusual violence occurr ed at this place today in Ire shell plant of the J B. Wise Munition Go The entire structure was demolished by the force of the explosion and win dows over a mile away were shatter ed.
 As soon as possible the fire depart mont from the city was rushed to the scene to aid in the rescue work Eighty dead bodies were taken from the debris and those who were not dead were found to be unconscious Not an employee of the plant escaped injury of some kind.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
10 DISCUSS ON
 AIR QUESTION
(The Associated Press)

PARIS, Dec. 23.-Representatiyes of the allies together with the peace delegation from America will shortly hold a conference on the proposed international aerial navigation com pany, which was incepted some days ago in London.
 The purpose of the meeting will be to decide method of preventing the aeroplanes from crossing the GUS. toms borders and to prevent the postal or commercial planes from be- ing converted into bombing machines on short notice.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30

for the seapanes which will be used extensively in the vey work and later will make flights between Cape Columbia and Chelyuskin, the most northern point of Siberia
 ABLE COMMANDER AT HEAD
 Captain Robert A. Bartlett, who is recognized being of the abest Arctic navigators will be in command of the expedition He has had much experience in Arctic ex pedtio,s being in command of the Roosevelt the time the Peary expedition and of the party making the trip the ice fields to the pole He also commanded the Karuk the ship used by Explorer Sefansson on his dition in l9l3 The expedition will leave this port early lune
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
MILLIONS NEW
 MEMBERS MADE
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The re. port of the Red Cross society rela- tive to their Christmas drive for new members shows that approximately fourteen million new members have been added to the roll. The drive ended last night.
 The number of members secured is in excess of the drive last year by more than a million. It is stated that larger enrolment could have been secured but for the bad weather and the influenza epidemic, which made the circulation of the signature lists a hazardous matter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
YELL CONFER
 REGARDING THE
 RUSS QUESTION
(The Associated Press)

PARIS, Dec. 24.-An important con ference will be held in an effort to find some ground for the cooperation between the allies and America and the patriotic elements of Russia within the next few days. The Rus. sian embassy has been designated as the place at which the conference will be held.
 The entente governments will re. fuse to undertake a vast military expedition to Russia and it is con. sidered Russia's duty to get together her orderly elements which, when united, will find support and practical help forthcoming from the allies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
JUNEAU AGAIN IN GRASP OF
 INFLUENZA; HUNDRED CASES
 AND THREE DEATHS IN WEEK

JUNEAU, Dec. 23-Ths city is again in the grasp of the Spanish influenza. During the week about hundred and fifty have developed and three deaths record ed The present outbreak is almost bad it six weeks ago.
 The health authorities have made the wearing of masks compulsory; all the schools and theatres closed and rigid quarantine will be maintained until all danger has passed The disease this time seems to be of mder form than the former epidemic All incoming passengers will be subjected quarantine for the period of incubation The medical staff is able handle the situation and it believed that the death will not be heavy, owing the mldness of the present epidemic
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
3 DESTROYERS
 ARE LAUNCHED
q he Associated Press)

NEWPORT NEWS, Dec. 23.-The ldestroyers Semmes and Satterlee were launched from the shipyards here to- day. AS soon as is practical they will be given their trial spin and fitted out.
 QUINCY, Mass, Dec. 23.-The des- troyer Kark was launched today from the Bethlehem shipbuilding corpora tion's yard. The launching was with out incident. The Kark will be put in commission within the next three weeks and will probable be sent to the Pacific waters in the Panama region.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
AIRPLANE EXPEDITION FORMED
 TO SURVEY NORTHERN REGIONS:
 IN CHARGE OF CAPT. BARTLETT
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-An airpane expedition is being organized in this city which will have for its purpose the surveying of the North Pole regions discovered by Robert Peay iii 1909 and by whom the present plan conceived The project being financed by the Aero Club of America
 PLAN OF THE EXPEDITION
 The plan of the expedition present laid out is for the taking of small number of arpanes and two three seaplanes with quantity of supplies base will be tabished at Ea, which also used by the Peary exp. dton This base will be used by the ships and seapanes The seapanes will be used in the transporting of supplies from Etah Cape Columbia, the farthest north cape of Grant Land At Cape Columbia base will be established
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
INFLUENZA HITS
 0CEANIA GROUP
(The Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-Late advices received from Uceania state lation of thirty-seven hundred at Papeete island, Tahiti, have died as the result of an influenza epidemic. The depopulation of these islands be- side the Solomon and Gilbert group is threatened.
 The influenza has thinned out the natives to such an extent that no labor is available to harvest the CO., coanut crops.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
CAUSED
 BY AGITATION
(The Associated Press)

BERLIN, Dec 24,-The new strikes which have developed in the Silesian coal fields are attributed to the ac. tivities of the agents of Lobknecht who is desirious Of causing all the disturbance he can in retaliation for the refusal of the recent convention to recognize his faction
 The strike has spread to the Rhen ish and Westphaian coal fields partly paralyzing those industries.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
MIDDLE WEST
 HAS BLIZZARD
(The Associatcn pressl

DENVER, Dec. 23.--The storm which is raging in Chicago has reach ed the middle west and this city to- day is feeling it's effect
 Reports have been received from Kansas and Texas stating that those states have been invaded by bliz gard and deep snow. Railroad trans portation has ceased in several sec tions and the states are virtually cut off from the east and south.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
CHRISTMAS DAY
 IN VIENNA BAD
(The Associated Press)

VIENNA, Dec. 24.-This city's first peace Christmas Is an exceedingly gloomy one,' more so than any dur ing the war. All of the shops closed their doors at four o'clock this after noon thru the lack of patronage and no lights.
 The homes of the middle classes are without light or heat and food and clothing is at a premium, being obtainable only at famine prices. The very wealthy are the only ones who will be able to have even the semblance of Christmas and even these must pay ruinous prices for everything, although they are still able to supply their individual wants.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
MUSTER GUARDS
 CUT OF SERVICE
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON Dec. 24-In a state ment made today the judge advocate general stated that the officers and men of the National guard will revert to civilian status when they are mus. tered out of service.
 From a federal status the rule of discharge will destroy the National guard on the basis of its organization before the war, because of their dis charge they will become civilians again and in order to maintain the organization of national guard they will have to reorganize.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
WALKING PAPER
 ISSUED TO ONE
lThe Associated Pressl

PARIS, Dec. 24.-Paul N. Milukoff, former Russian foreign minister, has been obliged to leave this city as 1t was thot his presence was unneces- sary at the present time.
 Milukoff was recently accused of Germanophile leanings and his at- titude is believed to have been large ly instrumental in the request being issued that he leave the city.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
KAISER ABLE
 TO BE AROUND
fThe Associated Press)

AMEROGEN, Dec. 23.-The former German emperor has recovered from his recent chill to such an extent that he is able to walk around on the castle grounds.
 For some days 1t was uncertain whether Wilhelm was afflicted with the influenza or an indisposition. His recovery shows that he was only suf. fering from the latter cause.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
BIC SNOWFALL
 IN WINDY CITY
(The Associated Press)

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.--One of the heaviest snow falls to be recorded in this city in years occurred today So rapidly did it fall that within a short time the streets were block aded The street cars were compeli- ed to quit operating and thousands of passengers had to stagger home ward nearly kneedeep in the slush
 As soon as the fall ceases the city authorities will order out several hose wagons and slulce down the traffic.