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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
WILL PREVENT
 SPREADING OF
 FLU IN YUKON

DAWSON, Dec. 20.--A detachment of Northwest mounted police have been sent from Whitehorse to Cham pagne landing to patrol that section of the country.
 A large number of Indians are To- cated in the Kluane district and the police patrol has been given orders not to permit them to travel to the Yukon river or to Whitehorse.
 At the present time no influenza is prevalent in the Yukon territory and it is believed that it is the only part of the continent that has not been visited by the disease.
 Skagway is maintaining quaran- tine, all travellers being detained there for the period of incubation and then allowed to proceed to the interior.
 As a preventative this city has or dered sufficient serum to supply every person in the territory should it be required.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
'''9S" WAR SPIRIT
 ON EXHIBITION
 IN FAIRBANKS

On exhibition in one of the win dows of the Fairbanks cigar store is a photograph of a group of men in uniform. To many it may ge uninter- esting but the picture was taken at a time when America was involved in q difficulty on considerably smal. Ter scale than the one thru which it has just passed. It is nothing more nor less that a picture of a group of officers of the first and only Ma tional guard organization that Alaska ever had.
 At the time of the Spanish-Ameri- can war call was made for volun- teers for the country's service, even as it was made last year. Respond ing to the call were many of the pa- triotic men of Alaska. They organ ized themselves into National guard: "A" company at Skagway; "B" company at Juneau; 70" at Douglas and ID" at Nome-full five hundred strong. They drilled faith fully for many days and when the rudiments of the company movement were understood they offered their services to the country.
 Their hopes of serving the country were somewhat dampened when a letter from Secretary of War Alger informed them that the United States did not have sufficient equipment. on hand to outfit those who volunteered from the states and that he much regretted the refusal of their ser vices. Thus ended the first attempt of Alaska to aid in the defense of the country.
 "A" company, to which the group belonged, had membership of 105, all young men and anxious to mix in the fray. Of that number but two are in Fairbanks, Julius Anderson and E. F.. Durgin, who were ser geants. To those who know them they may be easily picked out.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
WILSON TO BE GUEST OF KING GEORGE AT BUCKINGHAM; STILL
 GATHERING MF0RMATION DATA
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Dec 10.-It is officially announced that President Woodrow Wilson, of the United States of Aner ca will probably be the guest of King George V at Buck ngam palace during his stay England Up to the pres ent the British government without definite knowledge as to the date of his arrival in England
 BRITISH ARMY BE HONOR GUARD
 LONDON, Dec 19-The British army officers hope to have the high honor of supplying all of the military forces necessary protection of President Wilson during his visit to England and as his of honor.
 LABOR PARTY EXTENDS INVITATION
 The United Labor party of England have extended a cordial welcome to the President to attend national gath ering of abor which will be held in this city in his honor
 KING WILL REMAIN IN LONDON
 LONDON, Dec. 19.-King George has announced his intention of remaining in London the holidays to well President Wilson It had been his original intention spend the holidays at Sandrngham palace.
 ARRIVAL EXPECTED THURSDAY
 According to private despaches and previous an about Thursday December 26th. Everything will be in readiness for the visit of the distinguished guest and general holiday will prevail
 IRELAND WOULD WELCOME WILSON
 BELFAST, Dec. 19.-The Lord Mayor of Dublin has called meeting for the purpose of extending invitation to the President to pay visit to Ireland Nearly every in habitant of Ireland is anxious the person whose is on the lips of all nations.
 IS WEIGHING THE PUBLIC PULSE
 PARIS, Dec 19-President Wilson is today practically assessing the opinions of England and France as to their ideas the coming peace conference His advisers that he is satisfied that it largely in accord with his PIlclpes Inc members Of the American mission have been holding informal conferences and to which the repre- sentatves of each entente nation will be invited Special investigators continuing their studies of the special prob lems and the findings reported to Wilson
 CLEMENCEAU AND HOUSE VISIT
 PARIS, Dec. 1o.-Georges Clemencear premier and minister of war; and Col E. M House, confidential adviser with the President paid visit Nurat mansion today for conference with Wilson, The President had private a- dence with Clemenceau for hour on matters per- taining to the terms of peace
 WILL DINE WITH THE TROOPS
 The President announced today that he would eat his Christmas dinner with the troops the front and at the same time pay short visit of the devastated dis tricts
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
KAISER BILL
 HAS A CHILL

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 19.-It is re. ported from Amerogen that the for. mer kaiser is confined to his bed with a severe chill and refuses to see any one. How serious his condition is not known, as his attendants will not give out information.
 EMPEROR CHARLES ALSO.
 AMSTERDAM, Dec. 19-Despatch- es have been received stating that the former emperor of Austria and his family have been taken sick with influenza. At the time the report was received they were said to be suffering considerably.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
JOINT SESSION 0F PARLIAMENT
 WILL BE HELD
 (The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The state department was advised today that the parliament of Belgium would hold a joint session today and had planned to receive the ministers of America. Spain and Holland.
 At the session the ministers will receive the gratitude of the Belgian government to be transmitted to their countries for the part they took in the war pertaining to the welfare of Belgium The parliament will pass resolution that the busts of these ministers will adorn the walls of the session chambers in commemoration of the event.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
WILL
 ATTEND SCHOOL

Parents of the children> attending the Fairbanks public school are cor dially invited to attend the Christmas assembly this morning in the school building at nine o'clock, at which time the students will entertain.
 Those who are not able to attend the morning function may be able to enjoy the afternoon exercises, which will be held in the various grade rooms, commencing at one o'clock. The exercises today will mark the close of the school until the first Monday in January, the pupils re- ceiving holiday for that period.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
MEN
 WILL CONFER
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Senator Joseph D. Ransbell. of Louisiana. president of the national rivers and harbors congress, has issued a call for conference of the shipping men belonging to the congress to attend a meeting to be held in Washington early in January.
 The meeting will be held for the purpose of considering ond outlining a national ship policy, as has been suggested by a number of cabinet officers and the secretary of the ma rine service.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
GERMAN PAPERS
 ARE CENSORED
(The Associated Press)

COBLENZ, Dec. 20.-General Dick man has established a censorship on all German newspapers and theatres in his jurisdiction for stopping the criticism by the people concerning the condition of the section occupied by American troops.
 For some time past the residents of this district have been inclined to treat the occupancy lightly and have been caustic in their remarks to- ward the Americans. The picture houses were the favorite weapon for displaying their venom and would be supported by the papers. The action of General Dickman has caused a number of the most vicious to be- come more observant of their ac- tions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
ARE
 READY TO WORK
(The Associated Press)

PARIS, Dec. 17.--A large force of American engineers is expected to arrive in this city Wednesday for the purpose of discussing the program of reconstruction which will be in augurated shortly.
 Some of the best engineers in America are with the party and un der them it is expected that the reconstruction of France will be made along the lines of the same projects that have attracted the at tention of the world to that country
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
UMPIRE
 LAST DECISION
(The Associated Pre5s)

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 20.-Francis after an attack of the Spanish in fluenza.
 O1aughlin was for years an umpire in the American league and was one of the foremost figures in the base ball world. Hardly worlds series has been played but what he was one of the officials on the diamond. Many years ago he was nicknamed "Silk" on account of the smoothness with which he announced his decisions and the name became known turnout the baseball world. His funeral will be held Sunday.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
SOME DATA ON ALASKA WHICH
 WILL BE READ
GA. P. COrrespOndence.)

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9-The vast undeveloped reaches of Alaska's 5S6.- 400 square miles of valleys, streams and mountains offer suitable habi tat for Americas returned soldiers. in the opinion of E. o. Mccormick, of San Francisco, member of com mission authorized by Secretary Lane to make survey of the northern territory.
 The reports of Mccormick, vice president in charge of traffic for the Southern Pacific company. and two others, l.. o. Gabany. chemist and geologist. and George c. McFadden. coal mining expert, both of Chicago, are to be used, Mccormick said, in connection with Secretary Lanes plan to establish returned soldiers on the land in the territory.
 Alaska is to be the mecca for dis. eliminating world travellers. It is the dream land of artists. he said.
 The territory's 10000 reindeer, de- veloped from 1.2S0 imported from the government between 1892 and 1902, will figure in the effect to sup ply the world with food Mccormick said. Fox farms, where animals bear ing pelts worth S2,500 each have been developed, and skunk farms are among the many unusual pursuits of the region, he said.
 The government railroad, now com.- plete from Seward to Anchorage, will keep the latter city, heretofore ice bound in winter, open the year round, Mccormick noted. From An chorage north, toward the ultimate terminal at Fairbanks, the railroad now extends as far as Matanuska, running 60 miles thru as productive country as may be found anywhere.
 ''The building of the government railroad is being accomplished by some of the most formidable engin- eering feats l have ever seen," said Mccormick. An example is toe loop where, emerging from tunnel at the top of bowl shaped valley, the tracks double" back five times within a distance of mile before they reach the valley floor"'
 "On the way to Fairbanks, reached over solid automobile road, are the Matanuska coal fields, where coal is being developed in commercial quan- titles. These and other features of the vast mining district tapped by the railroad were given particular attention by other members of the commission. Forests of spruce, from which some was taken for Americas newly built planes. fir and other tim. Der lie along the railroad.
 "In this district are produced the finest vegetables-potatoes, beets, carrots, 16.pound cabbages. rhubarb four feet high, and fine celery. Ma tive grass in places grows eight feet high. Alaskan berries are already widely recognized"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
NO CRIMINAL
 ACTION THERE
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-As the re- suit of searching investigation that has been made by the department of justice regarding certain allega- tions of irregularities existing as to the erection of the Hog Island ship yard the department announces that nothing was found that would war rant such statements being made, the investigation revealing no criminal liability.
 The department of justice recom- mends that a board of arbitration should determine what part, if any, of the sixty million dollars that the plant cost was in excess of reason able necessity.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

 SOPHIA WRECK
 JANUARY SIXTH
(The Associated Press)

VICTORIA, Dec. 20-The admiralty court announces that it will hold an investigation on the wrecking of the Princess Sophia in this city. begin ming on January sixth.
 It is expected that a large number of witnesses will be present as in- vitations have been extended to those living on American territory, who were at the scene of the wreck be. fore the great storm cane up that sent the vessel down. to be present at the investigation. It is not pos sible to subpoena them as they are out of the jurisdiction of the admir- alty court.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
DELEGATION OF
 JAPAN COMING
(The Associated PreSS)

HONOLULU, Dec. 20.-One section of the Japanese peace party arrived here today enroute to San Francisco, from which place they will cross the United States for New York on their way to Versailles.
 The party numbers forty, among whom is noted Baron Makina, General Nara, Vice-Admiral Takeshita and Marquis Saionji. The chairman of the party will meet them ill Paris.
 The trip to Versailles will be made by way of the Mediterranean.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
CALLED TO AID
 REPUBLICATION
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Vance Mccormick, chairman of the war trades board, and Bernard Baruch. of the war industries board. have been called to Paris to assist the American peace delegation in their work.
 Just what part of the program they will occupy is not stated but it is be- lieved that they will be connected with the board that will have to do with the reconstruction period.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
TWO MILLION
 GERMANS DEAD
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O-A statement issued in the Cologne Gazette says that the loss suffered by Germany during the war will be about two millions of soldiers actually killed in battle. The data was compiled up to October 25.
 The total casualties of Germany were stated to be 6,066.769. With the deductions for the killed Germany's casualties exceed any other nation engaged in the war.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
HUGE LOSSES BY
 ITALIAN ARMY
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The Ital- ian embassy has announced to the state department that out of total population of thirty-five millions of people Italy put an army of five and one-half millions in the field.
 In summing up the losses it is stated that the total casualties were a million and half. Half a million were killed or died of wounds and half a million have been totally dis. abled. The losses sustained by Italy were heavier approximately to its population than any nation engaged in the war.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
TROOPS OCCUPY
 CITY OF KEY
(The Associated Press)

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 17.-Despatch- es have been received in which is stated that Kiev, the capital of Uk- raine, has been occupied completely by troops of the new Ukrainian gov ernment.
 The Hetman has abdicated the po- sition and the present cabinet has re- signed. Major General Barnett, who has been in command of the Ameri- can marines stationed in that section, will go to Europe shortly.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
BEAVER CREEK MINER DIDN'T
 KNOW OF THE SECOND DRAFT

J. Samson. miner of Beaver creek, in the Big Cinema country. is late arrival. On coming to town he was surprised to learn that a second call for registration had been made. He only comes to town once a year and relies upon those who occasionally visit his section for outside informa' tion in the meantime. He was of the registering age and made his ap- pearance at the office of the local board when he was informed of the true conditions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
AMERICANS TO
 MAKE Il,QUIRY
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.--Owing to the numerous reports received con- cerning the atrocities being perpe trated in Poland the United States and the allies will send special civilian commission to that country to investigate the true conditions.
 Should conditions be as stated those offending will be made to pay for their crimes before tribunal of the allied courts.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
WILL RESUME
 ALL ATHLETICS
(The Associated Press)

PORTLAND, Dec. 16.-At a meet ing of the Pacific coast and North western inter collegiate conference it was decided that the conference rules which were suspended during the war should be put in operation again in January.
 In arranging the schedule for the coming year the coast track meet was awarded to the University of Washington, at Seattle, and the date of the meet fixed for June seventh.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
EXTENDS
 GREAT WELCOME
(The Associated Press)

ROME, Dec. 16.-The arrival of President Wilson in Europe is being commented upon by all of the publi- cations in Italy. The Epoca, the lead ing paper of this city, in an article states that no man in Europe is more popular than the President of the United States since the time of Ma poleon.
 The article further states that no one Is more beloved by the people of all nations than is the President. Those who once expressed hatred for him are now lauding him for the good work he has done.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
DELEGATES ARE
 NOW ASSEMBLED
(The Associated Press)

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 14.-The arm istice delegates have assembled at Treves where they will go into a conference for the purpose of arriv. ing at some means of eXpediting the delivery of the material demanded by the allies.
 At the request of the delegation the armistice has been extended un. til such time as the preliminary peace negotiations have been con- cluded.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
SOUTH AMERICA
 AND BOLSHEVIKI
(The Associated Press)

MONTEVIDEO, Dec. 1.-The Bol- sheviki movement is gaining strong foothold in South America, especially among the people of Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.
 In several of the larger cities 1t is reported that councils of workmen have been organized and are endeav- bring to effect cooperative move ment with the police in all of the large cities so that their movements may be unhampered.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
BOY ARRIVES FOR WHITE
 HOME; ALL ARE WELL

banks last evening announcing the arrival of bouncing baby boy for Mir. and Mrs. w. A. White at the government hospital in Nenana. Mr. White is connected with the expert mental farm. At the latest reports both mother and son are doing nice ly.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
THOUSANDS ARE
 NOW RELEASED
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-General P. c. March, under whom the muster ing out of the returning soldiers is being conducted, stated today that in the neighborhood of fifteen thous- and men are being released from the service each day.
 When the mastering out program is working smoothly he states that the number of discharged men will be increased to about thirty thousand daily. It will require about two months of steady work to bring the army back to it's former standing.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
WILSON GOING TO SEE PLACE
 OF FIGHTING
(The Associated Press)

PARIS, Dec. 16.-The itinerary of President Wilson includes visiting several of the principal places on the battle front, one of which will be the Marne.
 The President has also planned to be with the American soldiers on Christmas eve and will undoubtedly eat his Christmas dinner with the troops in the vicinity of Coblenz. It is his probable intention to make a visit to the German territory now held by the allies and will employ his time with the double visit.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
NHISKEY RING
 TO BE PROBED
(The Associated Press)

VANCOUVER, Dec. 20.-Attorney. General Ferris announces that a probe will be made of the so-called whiskey ring that has been operat. ing in this province. Information has been laid that several shipments of whiskey have been received in this city through the medium of the ring.
 The probe will be under the di- rection of Commissioner Clement.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
GERMAN AGENT
 WAS ARRESTED
(The Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Arthur Meyerowitz was arrested here today by federal agents charged with be. ing a spy in the employ of Germany. He was taken to the Tombs to be held during further investigation.
 It Is alleged that the accused was sent to the United States at the out break of the war to spread German
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
RESTRICTIONS ON LEAD
 PRICES ARE REMOVED
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The restric- tions that were placed on the price of lead by the producers have been removed. The producers will in the future establish their own prices but not to exceed a certain limit.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
SULZER GAINS
 ON WICKERSHAM

The latest election reports were re- ceived in Fairbanks yesterday. The totals show that Delegate Sulzer is leading James Wickersham in the ter ritory by total majority of 97 votes.
 Two precincts were heard from in the Second division, Iliamna and Chinsana. The returns there gave Sulzer 21; Wickersham 2.
 The standing of the candidates in the four divisions are stated to be as follows:
 Sulzer Wick. First Division ............ 75 Second Division ........... 191 Third Division .146 Fourth Division ...........
 Totals ................. 22S 191
 Sulzer's lead .............. 37
 There are yet four precints to be heard from and from all indications the vote will be about evenly divid- ed. leaving the returns still the same.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
NORWEGIAN CABINET TO
 TENDER ITS RESERVATION
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-It is reported thru diplomatic channels that the Norwegian cabinet is about to resign. The date upon which the resignation was to become effective was not mentioned in the despatch.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

The stage operated by P. A. Thelin arrived in Fairbanks from Nenana yesterday afternoon. No passengers came with it. When the stage will leave for the railroad town is not known but due announcement will be given as to the time of depar- ture.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

Henry Kolkman of Ester, who has been at the Cinema hot springs. re- turned to town yesterday much bene- fitted.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

The members of the Friday Club met at the home of Mrs. Rufus Simp- son yesterday afternoon and the time was pleasantly passed with cards. Mrs. H. A. Weir was high score at the end. of the play. The sum of $5.25 was realized for the orphan fund.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
POLAND SEWERS RELATIONS
 WITH THE GERMAN EMPIRE
(The Associated Press)

(The Associated Press)
 AMSTERDAM, Dec. 16.-The latest advices from Poland are to the effect that all relations with Germany have been severed. The action is caused by the disturbances caused by the soldiers of Germany overrunning some portions of that country and no relief being given by Germany when requested to do so. Poland will deal with the situation itself.
 ENJOYABLE TIME HAD
 FRIDAY CLUB MEETING.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

propaganda and has been actively employed in doing such. His special field was among the jews. with whom he was influential.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
Jim Noble and Dave Fairbun left this morning for the coast over the Broad Pass trail. They will take vacation in the states.
Eleven people were released from quarantine this morning.

The Commercial Club held meet ing this evening and voted to au- thorize the edition of 2,500 copies of a special edition of the Nenana News, which will contain many articles per taining to Nenana. Several copies will be distributed along the coast towns. A permanent road committee of five members was appointed to look after the condition of the roads in this section and to present what ever matters pertained to the con. struction and upkeep to the road commission.