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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
NO RETURNS OF
 ELECTIONS YET
(The Associated Pressl

BERLIN. Jan. 2Q.-This city is buried under 8 deluge of election dodgers which were scattered broad cast turnout the city by the many factions whose candidates were ul for election to the cabinet. Iii, opartacan agitators were in evidenc. put no attempt was made to hoiu street speeches. owing to the vigil ance of the police and soldiers. Many other factions were doing quiet woi h among the voters but 1t is believed that the government candidates wit carry the day.
 AS yet no returns have been re ceived as the work of counting the ballots progresses slowly. The work was interrupted for quite a spell after the polls were closed owing to an attack being made by Spartacans on the places where the ballot boxes Were being opened. it being necessary to secrete the boxes. The attack was .epuised and the work of counting resumed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
NEW OFFICERS OF CIVIC CLUB
 WERE ELECTED

The members of the Civic club met last evening for the purpose of elect ing officers of the organization fol the ensuing year and for tue trans. action of business. The officers elected were as follows:
 President-Mrs. J. H. Groves.
 First Vice President-Mrs. H. c. Hamilton.
 Second Vice President-Mrs. w. D. latch.
 Treasurer-Mrs. Fred Lewis.
 Corresponding Secretary-Dr. Aline Bradley.
 Recording Secretary-Mrs. J. F. Zimmerman.
 Scrutineer-Mrs. R. T. Lein.
 Advisory Board-Mrs. Roscoe Wash burn. Mrs. L. K. Pratt, Mrs. George IacQuarrie and Mrs. Jesse Rust.
 The newly elected officers will as sune their positions at the April meeting, which will be held on the econd Tuesday
 Considerable other business was transacted and plans for the future laid out.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
SUNDAY BLAZE; QUITE SERIOUS;
 FROM CAS0LI2}E

Shortly after two o'clock Sunday afternoon an alarm of fire was turn ed in. On responding the department found the home of Mark Sells, the tailor, Sixth near Lacy, a mass oi flames. The blaze was caused by an explosion of four gallons of gaso. line with which he was cleaning some clothes.
 In the cabin with MT. Sells was Violet Sunni, wko displayed mucl presence of mind during the blaze. Sells had noticed friction spark and cautioned the girl to get farth- CT back from the vessel containing the inflammable liquid. Scarcely had she done so when an explosion occur red, sending the flames to the roof of the building. Instantly follow ing the explosion the upper part ot the room was a mass of flames and it is owing to the peculiar circum, stance that both of them are alive today. As it is Sells is confined to the hospital with many burns on his arms and face. The Sunni girl received a bad burn on one of hel arms. Nearly all of the personal effects of Sells were destroyed. The catin was gutted completely.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
BOLSHEVIKI IN
 AMERICA ARE
 ALL ANCESTORS
(The Associated PreSs)


 SEATTLE, Jan. 20.-Madame Cath crime Breshovskayia, who is called the little grandmother of the Russian revolution, arrived in this city today from Victoria on her way to Wash ington, D. C., at which place she will seek an interview with President Will. son to present the true Russian situ ation before him.
 In an interview with a press rep. resentative she stated that the fac tion calling themselves Bolsheviki at present operating in America are not the true Bolsheviki but faction try. ing to pattern after the Russian fol. lowers.
 In speaking of the Bols the ma dame characterized that element as being a cursed lot, being destrcyers instead of builders. aud they cannot last.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
CHARLES MUST
 PAY B ITS
(Ine Associated Press)

GENEVA. Jan. 20.-The Commsr. cial Bank of Budapest has decided to institute proceedings against Charles l. former emperor of Austria-Hun. gary. for the collection of his sub. scription to the eighth war loan.
 At the time the subscription was called for the former emperor sub. scribed for one million crowns of se. curities. which he never took up The bank advanced the money fo, war purposes and unless 1t can col
 ct it from Charles stands . chanc. of being the loser. Charles refusing to pay.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
GREEKS ROBBED
 BY BULCARIANS
Irhe Associated Pressl

SALONIKI, Jan. 20.--Reports from Demotica state that the Bulgarian soldiers stationed there are continu ing their work of robbing and plum dering the residences and stores of the Greek inhabitants.
 A remonstrance was sent to the commanding officer of the Bulgariaus by the Greeks against the actions oi the soldiers. The officer notified the delegation that he was powerless to act as he was only carrying out the orders issued to him by his superi ors.
 Many of the Greek stores have been completely gutted of their con tents and the homes of the well-to do classes have been despoiled ot their valuables.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
THREE LEAVE
 ON STAMPEDE

The stampede to the new diggings Is taking hold in good shape and each day sees new departures from town The three latest to go were Sylvester Howell, Wm. Fisenmenger and Frederick D. Browne, Jr.
 The triumvirate is an enthusiastic one and look for all things to hap. pen. including the finding of the pay streak. The oldtimers are basine their claims on the chechaco acqui, sition to the party and believe tha' the usual luck will accompany them
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
KIEV CAPTURED
 BY BOLSHEVIXl
(The Associated PreSs)

GENEVA. Jan. 20.-The forces of the Bolsheviki have again acquired possession of Kiev. ousting the Uk- rainians occupying the city and over throwing the Ukrainian government in that section.
 The possession of the city was not lcquired without a severe struggle. the victors having larger number of their troops killed than the de-
 nders, who were compelled to re- treat only thru the force of superi- or numbers.
 Following the news of the over- throw of the Ukrainian government the announcement was made that White Russia had made known It's intention of forming a union with the Soviet government.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
MRS. CHAS. BEAM
 IS LUCKY LADY
Fairbanks, Jan. 21, 1919.

Fairbanks, Jan. 21, 1919. Received from Mrs. John Raal three hundred and no-1C0 dollars fol money received for raffle of bracelet "s30o0o
 SISTER ROBERT SUPERIOR The above tells the story of tie first movement for the relics of the ,-ospital. The money has been turn cd over and acknowledged. The Sister Superior was well pleased to receive the money and the thanks of the institution is extended to the public for their ready response.
 In the drawing last evening Mrs C,,arles Beam held the winning mum Der, 5SS. and was immediately award l the bracelet.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
REVOLUTION IN CHINA WILL BE
 STARTED NEXT
(The Associated Press)

AO <AooOCldlCo 1lCooJ
 LONDON, Jan. 21.--The Russian Bolsheviki have spread tho report around that they are making prepara. tions for the spreading of their doc trines turnout the Orient and parts of Asia and India.
 The leaders state that already the work of organizing revolutions in China. India and Persia is under way and plans will be completed within short time. All that will be required to launch reign of terror in these countries will be the word from the higherups of BolShevism.
 From Ukraine word is received that Bolshevism is spreading rapid. ly. the new directorate at .iev be. ing a weak member and without a decided policy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
SMALL BLAZE:
 SMALL DAMAGE

Shortly after nine o'clock yester- day morning an alarm was sent in to the fire department calling them o Seventh avenue in the vicinity of Cowles. On arrival the blaze was discovered on the roof of tie home of Professor c. S. Hahn. Without loss of time it was extinguished. The damage amounted to almost notEing
 The Hahns are we'll pleased by the manner in which the department re sponded and for the neat manner n which tke blaze was put out, not drop of water being used tha, was unnecessary. They wish to thank the department for their quick re sponse.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
NEPHEW WRITES
 FROM OVERSEAS

The following letter was received by II. J. Patterson, of Brooks, from his brother. It was written by the latter's son, Bert, who is lieuten ant in the service, and gives slight description of what was going on at the front:
 Somewhere in France,
 September 30, 1918. Dear Dad-I had great trip thru France by motor, going from Bor. deaux to Marseilles. from there to Avignon (north) Lyon. Dion, Cham inoux and the St. Mihiel section and across by Paris and down thru Tours to Bordeaux. If you have a mal you can see what a trip we had l was on convoy duty with trucks. We left Bordeaux about week ago and landed here Sunday night. It Is much colder than the southern part oi France, and shows the results oi much bombardment. We can heal the rumble of tEe heavies and the snap of the 75s and the signal rock cts make a pretty sight at night wit the flash of the guns Tightening uI the skies.
 Our boys are making good in tho modern game of war and have put ; lot of pep" into the armies o Europe.
 France is a very interesting coun try with wonderful scenery and hospl tality, especially to the Americans Well. must close for this time Trusting you and the rest of tn family are well and getting on. am your affectionate son,
 BERT.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27

ignated as port of smbarkation. The use of the river for the trans. porting of supplies has also been granted to the military authorities. the supplies being landed at Rotter. dam and brot up river in canal barges. By the present arrangement the supplies can be brot to the troops in quicker time and the rolling stock of the railroads. which are in de- mand. can be turned to good ad- vantage in other lines.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
LARGE DIAMOND
 IS DISCOVERED
(The Associated ProDs)

LONDON, Jan. 20.-An enormous diamond weighing three hundred and eighty-eight and one-fourth carats has been discovered in tho Jagers. fontein mine in the Orange river colony.
 The new stone is of . soft blue tint and Is classified among the white diamonds. So rare is the color that 1t is believed the stone will com mand a fabulous price when placed on the market. It will be sent to this city to be cut instead of being placed on the market in its natural state. The leading diamond merchants of the city are anxious to see the new stone as 1t is said to be won. derful. both as to shape sI1 cS.or- ing.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27

on his trip to the front and met an enemy far deadlier than a Hun bullet but escaped unscathed. Some time ago he sent in for a kit of civilian clothes, which has been received by him ere this. It was probably for his home coming that he desired the ap- parel. Nothing is mentioned of his comrade-in.arms, lazy Stein, but it is presumed that he will be among those present when the boys come march ing home.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
STEAMER ABLE
 TO MAKE PORT
(The Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Jan 20-A wireless was received from the Admiral Watson advising that temporary repairs had been made to her machinery and that she was on her way to this port un- der her own steam. At the time the distress call was sent out 1t was ttot that the repairs could not b. made quickly. The boat was in a dangerous position as a stiff wind was blowing in from the ocean and threatened to carry the boat on the ehore of Queen Charlotte sound.
 The Canadian Pacific tug Nitinat responded to the call and is accom- panying the Watson to this port which is due tonight
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
MONARCHISTS IN
 PORTUGAL HAVE
 SUCCESSFUL DAY
(Thc Associated Press)


 MADRID, Jan. 21-The monarchist movement started by former King Manuel to regain his throne las beer started in northern Portugal. the first success of his forces being reported here.
 A large detachment of royalists un der command of Paiva Concerto have taken nearly all of the important places in the northern part of the republic and have established seat of government at Oporto. The de throned king is daily receiving sup port from his former friends, who look forward to the seating on the throne of their former king.
 The government troops despatched to Quell the uprising have not ar
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
The Teller of Tales,

There had never been the best of feeling between them, and when they collided somewhat forcibly, as they rounded a corner, headed in opposite directions, in a snowstorm, Smith took the opportunity to vent his spleen.
 Look here, you loafer! You cow ard! You stacker! Why don't you look where you are going"
 Brown Gulped, reddened perceptibly and demanded:
 "Who showed you my question: naire"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
SERVICE MEDAL
 AWARDED MANY
 ARMY OFFICERS
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2O.-Prac tically all army corps and division commanders of the American EXpedi tionary forces together with the heads of staff departments have beer awarded the distinguished service medal of the United States for theil conspicuous service in Europe.
 Major General William H. John son, commander of the famous 91s, division of the western states has been placed on the recent list is sued. All of the officers awarded the medal have fulfilled the require ments for obtaining the cherished badge of honor. the highest in the service.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
TALKING WILL.
 HOW BE HIGHER
(The Associated Press)

(The Associated Press)
 WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.-The new toll charges for long distance tale phone messages turnout Ut- United States became effective at midnight with the exception of the states of raining orders against the operation of the new rates have been issued by the courts.
 A marked increase will be noted in he charges by those who are accus- omed to use the phone to any ex. .ent. The increased toll will be used as a means of increasing the war revenue.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
RHINE- RIVER
 WILL BE USED
 BY AMERICANS
(The Associated Press)

(The Associated Press)
 COBLENZ. Jan. 20.-For the first time in the history of the German .tpire the Rhine river will be used in transporting troops other than those of Germany.
 It Is announced that arrangements have been made for the use of the river in the transportation of the American army of occupation when the time comes for them to leave for their homes.
 The plan as arrived at calls for the troops 10 be transported down the Rhine to either a German port or Rotterdam, whichever will be dee-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
SPLIT TICKET
 WAS ELECTED
(The Associated Press)

PARIS, Jan. 20.-The returns of the election held in Germany Sunday have been received here. The indi- cations are that three factions ar> about evenly divided with the sociat' ist slightly in the lead.
 The election indicates a victory for the centrists, the socialists and the German democrats.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
CONGRESSMAN RECEIVES
 HIGH HoNoRs FOR vALoR
(The Associated Press)

(The Associated PresS)
 WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.-Reprs sentative Royal Johnson. of South Dakota, has been awarded the dis. tinguished service medal for gal lantry in action. During his time in Europe the congressman served in many battles and his services were such that they were frequently men toned in the despatches altho he held only a lieutenancy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
MRS. MORELL IS IMPROVING

Mrs. Morell, of the Fashion Shop, who last Saturday underwent all operation at the hospital, is reported to be much better, showing a marked improvement during the two days she has been an inmate of the in stitution.
 This will be pleasing news to thf many friends of Mrs. Morell. all of whom look for a speedy recovery,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
FAIRBANKS BOY
 IS COMING BACK

Miss Marion Creamer Is in receipt of a telegram from her brother Char ley stating that he would catch the first boat out of Seattle for the north. land He has been mustered out of service and Is in a hurry to come back to the folks at home.
 Creamer got as far as Camp Dodge
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-27
CATHERINE HARRINGTON DIES
 OF INFLUENZA AT SEATTLE

Word was received in Fairbanks yesterday that Catherine Benson, nee Harrington, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Harrington, of Nenana, had passed away at Seattle of the influenza, after an illness of only a few days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-04-25
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Items of Interest Taken from the Siftings OF Ihs
CORRESPONDING Week Fifteen Years Ago

Griff Evans left for Pennsyl-
vania.
Alfred Miller and family were
TO visit England-their old home.
Clarence Malmstrom had bought
into the ASA, office Of A. c. Dart
Mrs. o. W. Lowell was enter
tanning David Reed a relative
from OAio
Alex Mclean and J. H Nc
Isaacs went TO Novia Scotia for
he summer.
Joe Coddingtou met with an
accident while bicycling down
Chicago creek road.
Miss Inez Roll, formerly Of
this city and Mr.. Paul Gometz
were married in Seattle.
George Curnow was in Boulder
on visit. G. Z. Fish went also,
leaving his business in charge Of
E. j. Fluke. ...
V. /. Noxon succee ded w. ID.
Cunning ham as editor and mana
ger of the Gazette. The deposed
editor was away on visit.
Attorney J. J. White of George
town had met with a runaway
accident. No bones we're broken,
but he was badly bruised.
The Tbero slaughter house,
east of town. was DESTROYED by
FIRE. 1t was supposed to accident al
and the loss was about $500.
Preparations TO rebuild were
under way.
Annual Field Day sports at
tracted large crowd. Partici-
pants were Herman Weinberger,
Ra, mond Foster, Harry Noyes,
Bernard Bruce, Fred Ellis, Thomas
Michel, James Mitchell, Edmund
Cullen, John Sherwin, Thomas
Richards, Oscar Knuckles, Frank
Sheldon, Sanford Hardinger,
Theodore Wall. Cyrus Colbnrn,
Ear Rourke, Roy Colburn,
Ward Lindsay, Roy White aud
Will Helman.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-04-25

J. B. Mcfarland was to return
from an eastern business trip.
Mayor George Riley was leav-
ing for months vacation on the
Atlantic coast.
Myrtle Williams. six-year-old
daughter Of James l.. Williams
died OF pneumonia.
Louis Oliver had changed his
position from the assay Office
A c. Dart to a position with A.
H. Roller at the Shafter mill.
Marriage licenses had been is
sued to Harry Johns and Norma
E. Schnarr of Empire; Harry
Scott Of Leadville ard Mabel Sch
narr OF Empire.
About one hundred Elks gather
ed to initiate J. N. Pe.iineili, F.
McCresry and George Hook, and
show them the time of their lives.
Lunch was served by Mesdames
Machol, Iserig and Brandstetter,
and Messrs. Dart and Tanner.
Mrs. Mary Ventress entertain
ed IN honor of her 6Oth birthday,
a, six o'clock dinner party.
Those who enjoyed the hospitality
of Mrs. Ventress were Mesdames
A. l. Varney. Henry, Charles and
Cyrus Piummer, Mary Elliott,
NJ A. Bowman, J. A. Dory, j. G.
Weeks. S. E. Cunningham, and
Mrs. Knight an aunt OF Mrs.
Plummer.
LAFAYETTE Hanchett had become
general manager and personal rep
rrsentative OF all the interests Of
SA ue Newhouse, and was to
,emove to Salt Lake in order 10
be nearathe scene OF the most ex-
tenslve anG active operations cf
ha, gentleman. Mr.. Hanchett
had been manager of the great
Lamartinc, and later be had
charge of the Newhouse tunnel
$. A. Knowles was to have charge
of Mr.. Hanchett's interests here.
fhe Hanche,ts were to 60 about
July /.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-04-25
Checking the Red Terror

The red terror is not ghostly
spectre. 1t has bones. flesh and
sinews. 1t has controlled Russia
for almost two years. Hungary
has now fallen under its sway. If
it gains the upper hand in Ger
many, Europe east of the Rhine
will be all red before autumn. Pc
land and Bohemia will join the
procession and Italy will raise the
red flag. If Germany goes Bolsh
evik, the French government can
not survive, because its continu-
ance in power is based upon the
speedy collection of heavy indem.
mites from the beaten foe. A
Bolshevik Germany will not pay
and the cost of forcible collect on
would be prohibitive On the
other hand, the imposition Of
impossibly large indemnities aud
the taking of purely German ter
ritory will probably drive Ger
many into the arms of the ultra
radicals.
The only solution of the terrible
problem is the immediate organ
ization of the League of Nations,
whose first task must be the res.
toration of order in Europe out
side of Russia. The spread of
Bolshevism must be checked at all
costs. 1t can be checked by a
peace based on justice, a peace
whose provisions will be backed
by the united resources of Britain,
America and France, peac e that
will completely safeguard the
rights Of the racial minorities in
the new states. that will enable
Germany to go back to work i'm
mediately to pay her debts, a
peace that will have the support
Of the right thinking masses every
where even if its moderation does
,, offend the jingoes and chauvinists
of all countries.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-04-25

insight into the future. There is
no reason why we should not cal
culate in a con servative way what
we are going to require in the flu.
ture by taking stock of the present
and reasoning from the events of
the past. One thing, at least
would be gained-lhe people would
learn and become used to the fact
that educational costs are con-
stantly on the increase. They
always increased, for v,rious rea-
sons, and in the near future--if a
town is to keep pace with the rest
of the school world-they must
inevitably increase. A cursory
examination of past costs will show
this clearly, and an application of
statistical methods in a scientific
way will show approximately to
what extent they must increase
each year.
The Association was attended
by large crowd, all parts of the
state being represented. Superin-
tendents met and compared notes
and this was one of the most bene.
fetal phases of the convention.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-04-25
Metal Mining Situation

The L. S. Bureau of Mines has
Just issued general statement as
to present status of various min
eral industries.
The conclusions to be drawn
from the report are that the mining
industry as a whole has passed its
darkest hours in that prices have
undoubtedly touched bed rock and
world conditions are fairly well
determined so that the mine opera
tors know pretty definitely what
they must contend with.
Little hope is held out for any
immediate business from Europe
although metal stocks in Germany
are exhausted. 1t is felt that some
time will elapse. however. before
American mines will be able to
count on any regular foreign de
mand.
In the meantime as building
activity resumes in this country
with the coming of spring it will
help relieve the stagnation of the
metal market.
Increased labor efficiency is
necessary to help offset present
cost of operation which in most
cases is above the selling price of
metals, and the larger mines are
operating simply to maintain
their organizations and be ready
for the wave of business which
must surely come.