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Arizona republican., 1918-01-27
TWO JAR THEFTS
 CHARGED T0MAN

Stealing a big Cadillac car in Holly wood, Cal, and making his way through the Golden State and into Ari- zona as far as, Florence, Ramon Mega, did two things, either one of which would probably ultimately have landed him behind the bars. In Florence on Friday morning he sold the stolen car to Heinie Shewell, proprietor of Heinie's Garage. On Friday afternoon MeXa stole a Maxwell car beloging to Alexander A. Gay, a well known citi- zen of Florence, and with whom Meza claims relationship.
 Now Meza is in the county jail at Florence, charged with the theft of the Maxwell car. At the same time Chief of Police John L. Butler of Los Angeles, has wired instructions direct ing that Mega be held to face a charge of the theft of the Cadillac car. So that even if relationship exists be- tween Mega and Gay so strong that Gay declines to prosecute, it is a dead certainty that Mega will have to face a charge in California.
 Some days ago the local police re- ceived a circular informing them of the theft of the Cadillac car in Hollywood. Shortly after the circular was received Plainclothesman John J. McGrath learned that a car supposed to be the stolen machine had been seen in this city. He learned that the Mexican and young boy in the Car had said some thing about going to Florence. Wiring for further information, Officer Nc Grath learned that Mega was wanted
 in Los Angeles. At the same time he received word of the theft of the Max well car in Florence. Mega in selling l the Cadillac was unable to give a bill of sale but he accepted cash payment of $70, saying he would wait for the l balance until he had been able to se- cure a bill of sale from the coast. It | is thought he expected to make get away by driving to Casa Grande and 1 there taking a Southern Pacific train
 It was at Casa Granda that he fell foul l of Deputy Sheriff Yves Gates yesterday afternoon and his arrest followed
 Mega and his young companion were at once returned to Florence.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-27
LOCAL COTTON
 JAN COMPETE WITH EGYPT'S

P. w. Lichfield, vice president of the and one of the directors of the South west Cotton company, was the principal speaker at the first annual banquet of the local company's employees at the Woman's club last evening.
 After the war is over and the en- bargo on Egyptian cotton is lifted, the Salt River Valley can still compete in the world markets with the Egyptian product" said MT. Lichfield, who fur ther declared that the Southwest Cot ton company is here not only to grow and buy cotton but also to pay the market price at all times to Arizona farmers.
 That some of the cotton which has been raised during the summer just past in Arizona is going to make bal looms, gas masks, aeroplane wings and other war time necessities, was the statement of the speaker. Gas masks must contain a certain quantity of long staple cotton, he said, and in addition to this there is a particular brand of tires now being manufactured for the use of motor trucks to be employed in ehO wal, WAiCn Ol1 dtOOuHC Ol lLicli size, must be made of the kind of cot ton grown in the Salt River valley.
 The Goodyear Tire and Rubber company became interested in Arizona because it is the best place in the world to raise long staple cotton" said MT. Lichfield, with the exception of Egypt, and for American industries, Salt River valley cotton is the better
 Besides a musical program in which i the 275 employees present sung national anthems, motion pictures were shown showing the processes in producing the materials of which tires are made, and operations of the Southwest Cotton company plant.
 The banquest was served by Mrs. M. Turner.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-27
NORTHCL|FFE .HAS
 WORDS OF PRAISE
TRepubIican A.P. Leased Wire1

LONDON, Jan. 26.-Viscount North cliffe, in the course of an interview today said that the appointment of Edward R. Stettinius, in charge of war purchases for the American army was a piece of world news of the highest importance.
 Tn my considered opinion," said Lord Northcliffe he is easily the ablest business organizer in the ranks of the allies or the enemy"
Arizona republican., 1918-01-27
MORE THAN ONE
 INCH |S TOT M

Making a total of 1.05 inches for the present winter season, .79 inch of rain has fallen during the present storm in Phoenix, says the weather department The highest temperature reached yes terday was 5 degrees and the lowest 51 degrees. Rain is forecasted for to- day, with Monday clear. At Crown King, up until 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning, there had been a precipita- tion of 3.10, with inches of snow. At Intake 10 was registered, at Hackber- ry ranger station 1 inch, and at Roose- welt POI. At Flagstaff there was Il inches of slow up until o'clock last evening.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-27

The question has been asked, "is the Minneapolis symphony orchestra an American OrganiZation?" This is answered most positively in the affir- native. The following quotation is given from a Minneapolis journal, and is reproduced on all. the society's programs:
 The Minneapolis Symphony Orches- tra is maintained by an annual guar antee fund of $75000, subscribed by the people of Minneapolis. It's home sea- son consists of twenty four weeks dur
Arizona republican., 1918-01-27
MINNESOTA WINNER

a Canadian was also known as a cyclist.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-27
PRINCETON BEATS YALE Republican A. P. Leased Wirel

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Jan. 26.- Princeton defeated Yale in an intercol- legiate league basketball game here to- night 30 to 9.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-27

[Republican A. P. Leased WireJ
 CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-Minnesota de- feated Chicago in western conference basketball game here tonight 23 to 21.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-27

"The White Hope of Salt River Valley Dairymen" l have new and better equip ment; can build reinforced concrete silo for same price as wooden silo, plus hauling. For information, phone 2013
 or write or see
 w. M. Obsorne
 FPS East Polk
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
CARNIVAL OF
 ATHLETICS TO
 BE HELD SOON
AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS IN

AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Dec 4.--General J. J. Pershing has presented plans for the holding of a big carnival of athletic events which have received the ap- proval of the heads of the allied forces.
 It Is proposed to hold great ser ies of athletic contests which will terminate in an inter-allied military meet. The plan, as outlined, will be started with competition in the platoons of the various companies and elimination made of the unsuc- cessful ones. The best man in each event of the platoons will endeavor to go thru the company and on up thru the regiment. brigade. and divi- sion, terminating in a champion for each nation in the respective events.
 The final events will be held in Paris and will determine the worlds champion in athletic circles. Every branch of the service will be allowed to participate in the events until eliminated.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
LAW SUITS ENDS
 WITH JURY ON
 PLAINTIFF SIDE

In the district court yesterday morning the case of Thompson vs. Scrafford was brot to trial. The morning was spent in securing the jury and the opening of the case.
 The afternoon session was devoted to the presenting of testimony and evidence. Shortly before the adjourn ing hour the jury was instructed by the court and retired for their de- Alterations. Within five minutes a verdict for the plaintiff was given. Those sitting on the jury were A. w.. Van Sant, James Mcintosh, George Black, Adolph Hoffman, A. J. Nordale, G. L. Schooling, Fred Baxter, James Johnston, B. w. Carr, Harry de Young, Hans Clausen and H. H. Ross. The latter acted as foreman.
 The suit was for the recovery of moneys alleged to be due on a part nership agreement to the extent of S5O9.5O, which had been paid out by the plaintiff and which the defend ant refused to reimburse. The sum of $243.30, which had been advanced to the defendant for personal use was also sued for and recovered.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
J. E. BRADLEY
 AT FINAL REST

Last Sunday from the Masonic Temple was held the funeral of the late James Freeman Bradley, who passed away last Friday morning at his home.
 The services were held under the auspices of the Masonic lodge, to which order the deceased belonged, being a member of Osborn Lodge No. 317, at Asborn Missouri.
 Preceding the public services the Masonic service was held at which all the members of the Masonic or der were present. The Order of the Eastern Star, to which the wife of the deceased, Dr. Aline Bradley, be- longed, attended in body.
 The floral offerings were beauti. full and numerous. The hymns were rendered by a special choir, and the duet 70 Morning Land" was sung by Miss Ruth Lamb and Mrs. J H.. Caskey.
 Following the services the remains were taken to Fairbanks cemetery for interment. followed by a number of sorrowing friends.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
DIKEMAN CITY
 REPORTS DEATH
 FROM DROWNING

The death of Albert Lindstrom at Dikeman, in the Iditarod, on the night of September 18th has been re- ported in Fairbanks.
 It is supposed that Lindstrom fell between two barges that were moor. ed to the banks during the dark hours of the night. No one was around so the time of his drowning could not be told. The man was missed and search instituted. Boats were employed in dragging the bot tom of the river and the body was found about 200 feet down river from the place where he fell over board.
 Iindstrom was a young man about 25 years of age and native of Sweden. Nothing much is known of his relatives. ..
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
WAGE
 QUESTION IN
 EASY MANNER

ATLANTIC CITY. Dec. 4.-William c. Redfield. secretary of commerce, in an address before the congress of reconstruction Of the United States Chamber of Commerce, issued a warning against the hasty action on the wage proposition of the nation, especially at this time.
 The speaker deemed it advisable to leave the wage measures alone until such time as. the way could be seen clear to take the matter up in the proper course of events. The needs of the allies in Europe would necessitate the holding of a large army in Europe for some time and this alone would preclude any action being taken for the establishment of a permanent wage schedule.
 In speaking on other matters rela- tive to the need of men for the re. construction period he stated that every ship in the world would be needed in building up the nations overseas and that would require men beyond measure. He believed that the carrying capacity of every ship would be taxed to the utmost for the next two years.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
TRANSPORT IS
 PREPARED FOR THE PRESIDENT

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-The trans. port George Washington is in readi- ness to receive the President and his party. The vessel has been painted the gray color of the United States battleships; steam is up and the boat can leave for the trip at minutes notice.
 It is believed that the time of leaving will be early "Wednesday morning, as the President is on his way from Washington to board the transport. Immediately on his ar rival at the depot he will be prot to Hoboken pier, at which place the transport is waiting, and occupy the which have been fitted up for him, q suite of three rooms.
 The cuisine of the ship will be look ed after by one of the most cele- brated hotel chefs of New York City. who will have over fifty assistants. The navy band will be on board to provide entertainment for the Presi- dent and his party.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
SOLDIERS WILL BE GIVEN WORK
 IN NAVY YARDS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-The ship ping board is making arrangements for the employment of two hundred thousand returning soldiers.
 It is the intention of the shipping board to place all men who will ac- cept the positions offered them. A canvass is being made of the posi- tions open in all of the navy and shipbuilding yards in the United States, and on the shipping lists of the larger ports.
 As fast as the soldiers are muster. ed out they will be given opportunity of securing work thru the agency of the board. Those who accept will be sent to the various localities and special committee will be sent with them to see that they are given every chance to make good. In case assistance is required by the men the committee will be authorized to take whatever course is advisable.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
PORTO RlCANS
 TO BE ALONE

SAN JUAN, Dec. 4.-A resolution was introduced in the lower house of the legislature asking the United States to grant the Island of Porto Rico the right of complete self-con. trol.
 The island has been under the protection of the United States since October, 1898, and has complete form of government. The legislative body is composed of two parts; the senate with 19 members and the house of representatives of 39 mem bers. The resolution will come up for the combined action of the legis- lature on the second Monday in February, 1919.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
PROPAGATION OF ALASKA SALMON
 IS UNDERTAKEN

The bureau of fisheries, depart ment of commerce, announces that very successful collection of sock eye salmon eggs was made at the close of the spawning season in AL aska for the Afognak station, the to- tai amounting to 54,681.000. which constitutes the largest take of that Species since the Katmai eruption in 1912, and seems to indicate the con- plete recovery of the stream from the disastrous effects of that occur renee. In view of the encouraging situation commercial fishing for sock eyes by the natives. which has been prohibited for number of years. was resumed on 8 limited scale during the summer. Humpback eggs to the number of 8,697, ,0OO were also secured and in continuation of the bureaus efforts to establish run of this species in Puget Sound during the off" year. 5,750.0O0 of them were sent down from Afognak and divided between the Birdsview and the Hoods Canal (Washington) hatcheries. With them came 25,SOO.O0O sockeye eggs. of which 2O,700,000 were reshipped from Seattle to Canadian hatcheries on the Fraser river. The remainder will be developed at the Quinault station. in an effort to build LID the depleted run of fish in streams of that region.
 Though not unusually large, the take of eggs at Yes Bay was satis. factory, the total for the season com prising 48,665,0o0 sockeye and 1,365.- 900 humpbacks. Most of the eggs of the latter species will be shipped to the Maine stations, in continua- tion of the effort to establish the humpback in Atlantic waters.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
GERMANS WILL
 RELEASE THEIR
 PRISONERS NOW

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The Am erican Red Cross society has re. ceived a cablegram stating that over twenty.three hundred American pris. oners of war are at Camp Rastatt, Germany.
 The message bears the information that the prisoners are in good health and are we'll taken care of. Their clothing has not been taken away from them and they are given extras the prisoners is said to be excellent. the prisoers is said to be excellent.
 Germany has expressed her willing. ness to release these prisoners at once if the transportation is at hand to convey them to their lines. The Red Cross will immediately make arrangements for the sending of the required trains for their transporta- ton.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
NEW HOIST IS
 WORKING WELL

Wm. McGlone. who is interested in some quartz claims at the head of St. Patrick creek, arrived in town yesterday for short visit. The new gasoline hoist which was recently installed at the mine is now in first class shape and within few days it is expected that quartz will be taken out of the shaft for the dump.
 The property in which he is inter- ested is known as the Smith-Mc cGlone mine and promises to be one of the producers of the camp. Several stamp mill runs have demonstrated that 1t is already on paying basis. The ledge will become richer as depth is attained and the next run should see better returns than the other two.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
OFFICERS FOR
 COMING YEAR
 ARE SELECTED

At the meeting of Igloo Mo-. 4, Pioneers of Alaska, Monday even- ing, the officers for the ensuing year were nominated. Those placed in nomination and the offices for which nominated are as follows:
 President-Fred Lewis; first vice. president, Frank Bishoprick.
 Secretary-Henry T. Ray.
 Treasurer-Thos. Youle.
 Historian-E. M. kincaid.
 Trustees for three years-H. A. Weir, Cecil H. Clegg.
 Sergeant-at-Arms - Frank Buteau and Edw. Davis.
 Chaplain-Harry l.. Grow.
 Doorkeeper-Frank Meloche.
 The balloting on the candidates will be held at the next meeting.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
BIRDS COMING
 TO INTERIOR

The lover of small game hunting has been puzzled over the sudden dearth of the birds that once were in abundance in the interior. For the past few years grouse and ptarm- igan have been very scarce.
 The news has been received from the lower river that the feathered game are returning to the interior. In the Iditarod section, especially, the birds are becoming numerous. Ducks and geese were plentiful there last fall and this winter grouse and ptarmigan are being noticed in larger numbers than for many years. Limit bags are reported by nearly all hunters.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
WILL EDUCATE
 CRIPPLED MEN

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA move ment is now underway whereby the soldiers of America who have be. come incapacitated for manual la Dor or of following their chosen vo. cations will be re-educated for some other vocation.
 Fourteen districts have been set aside for the training of the men Five thousand and eighty-four cases have to the present time been brot to the attention of the board. To those men who will need such train ing the government offers to pay all expneses in connection herewith, transportation and salaries while be- ing taught
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
BIG ELDORAD0
 WILL BE BUSY

According to late arrivals from Big Elodrado that creek will be a busy one within short time. For the past several days the claim own CTS have been engaged in hauling wood for their operations, the late snow helping some in making a good trail. They will haul enough to last them all winter before the next snow comes.
 It is expected that several dumps will be taken out before the thaw comes and some of the first clean. ups of the district may be looked for from this creek. When active work is commenced there will be oppor. tunity for a large number of men to secure employment.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
STAGE LINE IS
 IN NEW HANDS

The affairs of the Nichols stage line will in the future be handled by Peter Steil, he having taken over the management from R. M. Crawford on the first of the month. MT. Steil is we'll versed in the handling of transportation matters and will un- doubtedly give the public good ser vice and courteous treatment.
 MT. Crawford, the outgoing man ager. has been in the North. for sev. eral years, the past five years of which have been spent in handling the affairs of transportation con- panies in Fairbanks. It is his inten- tion to leave for the Outside to make his permanent residence. He will leave within the next few days.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
FLYER IS DUE
 SEATTLE TODAY

SEATTLE, Dec. 4-I4ieutenant Hog land. who is making flight from Sacramento. California, to this city is expected to arrive here this after noon. Landing will be made at the campus grounds of the University of Washington.
 The flyer will start on the return trip Friday morning and report the result of his trip to the war depart ment. The object of the flight was for the studying of the air lanes along the route between the two cities.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
ELEVEN PERISH
 IN SUNKEN SHIP

WATERTOWN, N. Y, Dec. B. Eleven men are believed to have per ished when the bow of the freighter Mineola sank in Lake Ontario during a blizzard.
 The Mineola had been cut in two and was being lowed to Montreal to be assembled for ocean trafic. Dur. ing the storm the planking on the bow section sprung loose and that part of the boat filled and sank. None of the eleven men comprising the crew were ever seen again and no boats were observed as putting away from tho sinking hull.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
FLEET ESCORT
 FOR PRESIDENT

LONDON, Dec. 2-The fleet escort for President Wilson is believed to be made up of nine American battle ships and twenty-four dcstroyers, which will meet the Presidents trans port in the English channel and es cort it to Brest.
 The arrival of the President and the American delegation at Brest is expected about the 11th of this month. Great preparations have been made for the reception of the first to visit foreign soil while in office
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
GERMANY WILL
 AID SOLDIERS

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 4-General von Hindenburg in proclamation to the soldiers of Germany has stated that within the near future there will be allotted to each soldier a plot of ground with which to gain a liveli- hood.
 This plan will be for assisting those who have come thru the war able to till the soil. The govern. ment aims to aid the soldier in every way possible. erect his buildings for him, give a parcel of ground and loan the necessary money with which to start the crops. Interest charges Will pc low. ,r te'a
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
ADMINISTRATOR
 IS APPOINTED

Yesterday Commissioner Reed Hei- liz appointed Tony Batinich as the administrator of the estate of William H. Smith. one of the unfor- tunate victims of the Princess So- phia.
 Smith. who is probably better known in Fairbanks by the nickname of Eva" left property consisting of a house and lot with probable valuation of three hundred dollars. The bonds of the administrator were properly executed and the estate given into his management.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
MAKES FINAL DEPOSIT ON FATHERLESS

Yesterday the custodians of the fund for the Fatherless Children of France were we'll pleased by the receipt of the remainder of the money due from the people of Brooks as the final payment on the eleven orphans which they have adopted The, fund was enriched to the ex. tent of $270.5O.
 The people of Brooks are deserv. ing of especial mention for their efforts on behalf of the fatherless ones. They use every endeavor to raise money for this worthy cause. Mention most be made of Mrs. Al. bert Bell. thru whose efforts $57 was added to the fund. Mrs. Bell SC. cured number of turkeys that were disposed of by raffle and the pro. ceeds turned into the fund for the children. -
 From other places donations were received Mrs. Clinic, of Rampant, and H. R. Morgan, of Nulato. sent in their money and the Friday club turned in enough to provide for a fatherless one for a month or more.
 The opening announcement of the fund standing for the month of De. cember is as follows:
 People of Brooks ............ .$270.5O Mrs. Clinic ................. 300 Ii. k. Morgan ................ S.oV Friday Club ................. $50 Total to date .............. $282.OO
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09

 NOW IN ORDER

LONDON, Dec. 4.-This is nomina- tion day turnout England and the voters are appearing at the ballot ing booths to cast their ballot for their candidates to parliament.
 There were many surprises sprung, the most noticeable of which were the reversals to the present coali- tion. Premier Lloyd George, who had for an opponent in the Carnarvon district. his own, candidate of prac- tically no political standing. Of the 707 members to be elected 104 were in opposition to his policies. The Sim Feiners also gained noticeably in strength, twenty.two additional seats being secured in the house. They previously had only six.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09

 DIES SUDDENLY

Yesterday Mrs. Jesse Rust received the sad intelligence of the death of her uncle, James Thurston, at Seat tie. MT. Thruston expiring sud. denly on Thanksgiving day
 The deceased was well known in Fairbanks. During the early days of the camp he was connected with one of the newspapers then publish. ing. Leaving the North he went to Seattle and at the time of his death was in charge of the paper publish ed by the printing plant at the Uni versity of Washington.