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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
GERMANS MUST BE GOOD OR THE ALLIES WILL ACAlV OCCUPY THE
 LEFT BANK OF THE RHlllE RIVER

PARIS, Sept 2--(H)--It is stated in diplomatic cir the sending of orcc(u note to Germany pointing out that the treaty of Versailles does permit the representing o Austria in the German rcichsra This note, it is stated is necessary in view of the fact that Austrans speaking freely at sessions of the German legislative body not in ecretve way but openly advocating the passage of mea which would benefit Austria well Germany. If the note is sent wi in all probability point out that the council may fit to order the eoccupaon of the left bank of the Rhine river by allied troops in the that Germany fit to disregard the warning the message will contain
 The German constitution it is stated provides for Austrian representation in German legislative bodies The which the supreme council intends to send will there fore demand that the objectionable article be withdrawn from the constitution within fortnight and that the practice of allowing Ausrians be members of the German legislature be discontinued.
 AUSTRIA GETS TREATY
 PARIS. Sept. 2.-(H)-'Ihe revised treaty which the representatives of Austria at the peace conference who else the Austrian government may expected to sgn handed to the Austrian government this after future of Austria largely in the hands of the league of tions which decide whether Austria and Germany will be permitted unite the inhabitants of each desire Vienna will probably lose its former commercial prestige and supremacy thru the reays and also for the further reason that considering the dmembemen of the empire, there will be but 100000 inhabitants of Austria left to support such capital Vienna has been in the past
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
MAX SMITH WEDS
 SKACWAY LADY

On the mail arriving yesterday on the steamer Yukon announcements of the marriage of MT. Max M Smith ad Mrs, Hazel Gertrude Kirmse were received by a number of local people. Both the bride and groom are well known here.
 MT. Smith was formerly connected With the Northern Commercial com pany here and at other Interior Alas kan points, leaving the employ of that concern to enlist in the army shortly after the outbreak of the war.
 The bride is a well known resi- dent of Skagway where she is the owner of d jewelry and Alaska curio store. also owning similar establish Iucnt in San Francisco.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
BUNNELL MAKES
 A RECORD TRIP

According to word received at the office cf the Gibson stage line, Judge Charles r.. Bunnell, who left here last Saturday morning on a special Glib son car, made excellent time and probably arrived in Valdez some time yesterday afternoon or evening.
 He was reported at Tonsina Mon day evening and was due to arrive at Wortnan yesterday afteroon From there he would have to mush across Bear creek and as far south as Con- fort roadhOuse, where a Valdez auto mobile would meet him. Judge Bun nell planned to reach Valdez in time O make connection with a boat leav- ing there for Seward today. He is supposed to open court in the latter town on September Sth.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
BIG OVATION IS AWAITING
 GEN. PERSHINC

WASHINGTON. D. c. Sept. 2.-(R Tt is announced tonight that a big demonstration is being planned here in the honor of General John J. Pershing when he shall arrive from Europe. It is also stated that in reports received from New York that city is preparing to similarly honor the great American leader. In both places he will lead great parades of soldiery.
 General Pershing is expected to reach New York on September 8. After his reception there he will come here for three or four days for the purpose of making his report to the war department. After that he will visit his home in Missouri but will later return to Washington Tor the purpose of giving the con gressional committees on military affairs his views as to the permanent military policy that the country should pursue.
 WASHINGTON. D. C., Sept 2.--(41
 The senate of the United States today passed the bill conferring the rank, title and pay of full general of the United States army on General John J. Pershing. The house has al ready passed the bill and it is there- fore expected that President Wilson will shortly sign it, making the eleva- ton of the American leader an accom- rliShed fact.
 NEW YORK, Sept. g. (P) Ar range1nentS are now practically com pleted for giving General John J. Pershing the greatest reception of his career when he reaches New York. He is expected to arrive next Sunday or Monday. One of the features of the occasion will be the parade of the entire first division of American troops which will pass General Persh- ing in review.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-P)-Just prior to u

the world, announced tonight that
 Dempsey has concluded to accept the
 offer made him to fight Georges Car pentier, the French champion, in Lon don at an early date, for a purse of $l75,000. The fight, it is understood, will probably be pulled off before the National Sporting Club of London but the exact date for the battle has not yet been set. Dempsey, says his manager, is tirng of vaudeville on American circuits but will probably take inc European stage after the fight.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
FAIRBANKS NOT DEAD ONE SAYS
 COAST VISITOR

"Fairbanks is the first real town have seen since 1 left Juneau on my way to visit Interior Alaska points, ' said Senator J. R. Heckman, of Ketchikan, yesterday morning after he had spent few hours in the camp. The senator and Mrs. Heck, man arrived Monday night on the steamer Yukon and will remain here for ten days or two weeks looking over the vicinity and getting acquaint- ed with the people of the district.
 AlthO a longtime resident of Ketchi- kan, this is the first trip of MT. Heckman to interior and northern Alaska, and he is seeing about all O. the country possible in one season. He came by the way of Skagway and visited Yukon Territory points. From there he went down river as far as Nome, where he visited for several weeks, returning from there to Fair banks. He declared that Fairbanks is the best town he has seen since he left the capital. Skagway, Dawson, Nome and other points, he said, are extremely quiet.
 Arrangements have been made to see that Senator and Mrs. Heckman have an enjoyable visit and they will be given an opportunity to see some thing of the various industries which flourish here. He will be taken to the ranches and farms and thru the buildings at the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines. Trips to some of the placer and quartz mines will probably be included in the itinerary.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
NAVAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ALASKA COAL FOR NAVAL USE:
 SAYS 2S,0Do,00O TONS IN SIGHT

SEATTLE, Sept. 2.QP)-A special despatch to the Seattle Times received this afternoon from its Washington correspondent, says that committee from the navy depart will shortly recommend Alaska coal from the Maan- lskl fields alone
 The report of the committee has yet been made pub lie but it's chief contents learned by the Times ponden from Senator ondcXter to whom they told y navy department official The report recommends it is stated, the establishment of government seaload either at Seward or Anchorage.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08

stated yesterday that he was very well pleased with the work being done by the farm under MT. Snod grass and delighted to find the agri- cultural industry ill this vicinity in such prosperous condition.
 He visited many farms in this neighborhoOd and was shown many crops which have been made possible by the experiments carried out by the government farm. He is convinced that this district has a great future ahead of it in its agricultural re- sources and possibilities.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
INJURED MIXER
 OFF TO NENANA

Harry Williams, who had his leg broken by a falling tree at the head of Shaw creek several weeks ago, and who has been in St. JOseph's hos pital for several days, was yesterday taken to the iovernment hospital at Nenana for treatment and care.
 Local physicians say that the con dition of the injured leg is much i'm proved but it is considered advisable for him to go to the lower river insti- tuition in order that he might receive a"ory possible care and have every chance for complete recovery. It is not believed that any permanent se- rious results will follow the injury.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
RAISE IN ALASKA FREIGHT RATES
 PREDICTED BY THE ATTORNEY FOR
 THE ALASKA STEAMSHIP COMP ANY

WASHINGTON. Sept -H9-Spcakng this after before the interstate committee of the house Frank counsel for the Alaska Steam ship company predicted raise in all freight rates freight transported from Seattle Alaska if the steamship lines operating the vessels placed under the rules and regua
 ols of the Interstate Commerce commission He also said that the existing laws limiting the liability of the ship cargo losses would be cancelled by the bill providing for the placing of the lines under the regulatory jurisdiction of the compssion making il necessary for the carry insurance which would in be charged to freight shippers thru freight advances
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
ORDER RUSHED BY AEROPLANE

SEATTLE, Sept 2.-(P)-The eff ciency of an aeroplane as carrier of light freight was fully demonstrat- ed here today when plane landed Everett forty-fve minutes after the order had been telegraphed here. The plane made no stop at Everett but re- turned here immediately after drop ping the tires on the Everett court house lawn
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
RUMANLANS IN
 DEFIANT MOOD

PARIS, Sept. 2.-(P)-A it's after noon session today the supreme coun- the failure of Rumauia to answer is notes No reason, unless i be one of defiance of the councils wishes. can bp 0S ignrd. In this event the Ru manians are to be prot to their senses ,rry quickly, as it k understood thai Tn allied admiral is shortly 10 be or dored 10 Bucharest with an empha tie "ota from the council demanding an an! Wpr.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
TWO FILE FOR
 NATURALIZATION

Two applications were filed yester- day in the office of the clerk of court for first citizenship papers by aliens. One of the persons making his decla- ration of becoming a citizen of the United States is Sigfred Hanson, a resident of TOfty. who was born in Kristands, Sweden, and came to Am erica in 1907. He was among the last class of drafts from Alaska, but was released from service before reaching Camp Lewis, just after the signing of the armistice.
 The second declarant was Wm. Bowers, of Panama, He is native of
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
WILSON WILL
 MAKE ATTENDED
 FLEET REVIEW

SEATTLE, Sept. 2.-(P)-The off cers of the Seattle Chamber of Com merce were gratified today to re- ceive a wire from Secretary Tumulty to the effect that the itinerary of President Wilson on his speaking tour is being timed so that he may meet the Pacific fleet here and make the original review as intended. cN cepting that the review will take place in Seattle harbor instead of San Francisco bay. For the original plan of having the President see the fleet for the first time from the deck of the historic battleship Oregon is to be complied with, Admir- Clark, the commander of the ship having been instructed to proceed here with the other units of the fleet when it leaves San Francisco. Secre- tary Daniels will also be on the Ore gon with the President as he is com ing to Puget Sound on board the New York.
 It is now planned to have the fleet review take place on Saturday, Sep tember 13 Ii is also planned that the President shall deliver his ad- dress at the Arena on the evening of that day and that he shall spend Sunday resting up.
 DANIELS PLANS.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept 2.-(P) The plans of Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels were announced in part from the navy department tonight They include a side trip to Victoria, British Columbia and other Canadian cities after the Pacific fleet shall have visited Puget Sound. The secretary is now on board the battleship New York which is under the special convoy of a hotilla of desiroyers.
 DANIELS PREDICTS
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2-(P) In speech delivered at the banquet given in honor of himself and Ad miral ROdman here tonight. Secretary Daniels said that the fleet now on the Pacific coast is but q ha.Ding, of the fleet to come, a greater flecl that will be built on the P.' coast. He also predicts the construo ton of d merchant marine larger than any heretofore flying the Amcri can flag, saying that il will never but will increase instead.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
CARL WHITE IS
 IN TOWN ACAIN'

Carl White, the TOl0rana mail ca ricr, arrived in town with his launch at o'clock lhis morning from the Io% Jam The trip up from Cinema was slow on account of low water and U3c extremely dark night. Among X Hunter, Dr. E. R. Myers. Mrs. Hrkonsun. r. C. Irons and John Moe.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08

Dillingen, Germany, and came to the United States in 1904. His applica- lion was received and filed but no papers can be given him until after the signing of peace and new natur- aizasio regulations are receieved.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
CEORCESON OFF
 FOR THE COAST

Dr. c. c. Georgeson. superintend ent of the Alaska Agricultural Ex pertinent service. who has been visit ing the local government farm for the past two weeks. left last night on the steamer Yukon for his headQuar ters at Sitka, going by the way of Dawson and Skagway. Dr. Georgeson
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
CHAMP pIONSHIP
 MATCH SOON

FOREST HILLS, N. Y., Sept. 2. (P)-The tennis fans of the country are anXiously awaiting the duel rf
 courts here tomorrow between Will liam T. Milden of Philadelphia, and William M. Johnson of San Francisco' The contest will be for the nation tennis singles champonShlp, both men having defeated everything they have met on previous occasions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
DEMPSEY FIGHTS
 ACROSS WATER

DECATUR, Ill.,, Sept. 2.-P)~- George Kearns, the manager of Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion of
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
NEWSY NOTES
 FROM NENANA

NENANA, Sept. 2.-The waterfront will be scene of much activity from now until the close of navigation, ac cording to statement made by com mission officials here tonight. Be tween 1900 and 2,OOO tons of various kinds of supplies will be landed here before the freezeup and will be nov ed to commission StOrehouses
 At its regular meeting last night the Nenana Igloo, Pioneers of Alaska admitted six persons to membership
 At a reception given to J. w. Hal. lowell, assistant to Secretary Lane tonight, and his companions the mat ter of alleged misrepresentation of conditions connected with the sale of Nenana tOwnsite lots was taken up with MT. Hallowell. He told those presenting the matter that he would look into it and it is believed that il will be satisfactorily adjusted
 Fred Douse will leave tomorrow morning with the launch Victory Three passengers are making the trip, Billy Taylor, Steve Wenzel, and one other.
 Notices of assessment on Nenana lots were posted here today. These assessments are for improvements made on property, such as water lines, sewerages, sidewalks and other civic improvements. Owners of lots have until December to make their payments.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08

CONGRESS PLANNING LEGISLATION
 FOR THE PROHIBITION 0F STRIKES

trouction today of Senator Cummings railroad bill providing for the elimination of strikes Senator Robinson of
 Arkansas addressed his colleagues the question. He asked the senate for the passage of bill prohibiting strikes and ockous order that the public may be prevented from transportation eups such existed in California week
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08

Harry Williams arrived this even- ing on the Moody launch from Fair banks and was taken at once to the government hospital. The physicians will take several X-Ray pictures of his broken leg tomorrow and give him every possible attention.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
Selling Books.

Now, let me give you a word of advice" said the boss.
 What is it?" asked the canvasser. "DOn't work the back doors. A woman cant look at a fine book with her hands dripping dish water"
 aee The polished speaker cant always see his finish.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-08
WILSON'S OFFER REJECTED

CHICAGO, Ill.,. Sept. 2-H9-The railroad shopmen of the Chicago district have voted down President Wilson's offer of four per hour increase in their wages The rejection of the offer may another strike of the shop men but it has not been ordered yet.
 OTHERS ALSO REJECT OFFER
 CUMBERLAND Md. Sept. 2-( (H9-rfe shopmen in the employ of the Baltimore Ohio railroad promptly went another strike today when they learned of President Will sons offer of increase of four per hour of settling their difficulties The strike leaders state that the will remain out until their full demands are compiled with They also that the strike will be na- tionwidc within week the shopmen of other roads are officially advised of the Presidents offer
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-06

riage my husband commenced cursing
and abusing me, and has kept it up
consistently ever since. / have left
him several times and then come back
in the hope of better treatment, but only
soon to find things worse han before.
During the whole II years Of my married
life my husband has never given me
a word OF praise, and only on rare oc-
caslonS the slightest show OF affection.
Not only this, but | I'm also denied any
authority Cr responsibility in household
affairs.
a. have a charge account at the
butchers and at the grocer's, but he
quarrels every time their monthly bills
come in. He gives me $40 a month for
my clothes and other personal REQUIRE
ments, but never one cent for cooking
utensils, linens or other household ne
cessities. Also he insists on buying the
clothing for our little girl himself, all
though he sometimes permits me to go
along and help make the selection. The
result of this is that | am constantly
dlpplng. into my allowance for little
things for the child and the house.
My husband makes from $38 to $4S
a week and we pay $40 a month for our
cooking, washing, sewing, everything;
and my sister often helps me out with
articles Of clothing, although her hus-
band makes no more than mine.
"Four years 6 he persuaded me to
sign a deed so that he could sell a
piece of land, telling me that he intend
ed to use the money In buying a home
for US. But he has never bought the
home, nor win he tell me what has be-
come of hat money. He admits that
he merely said that about buying a
home In order to get me to sign.
We quarrel steadily, and he daily
calls me vile mes | know | am not
perfect. ! sit for hours wondering and
thinking II there Is not some way out
of 1t all, 1t Is hard to prove anything
against him, since he provides a home
for me, and n steady, Woodworking
man. God forgive me, but | hate the
very sight Of him! | have lost all in
terest in everything. ] crave a little at
tention n affection, but this has been
denied me all my married life. He new
er takes me out anywhere, and he finds
fault with me every time he comes into
the house.
Il can count on my fingers the num-
Der of times he has shown any love for
me- ] used to put, my arms around his
neck, but | have grown tired Of being
pushed away. And yet some people
wonder how a married woman will care
for some other man.
Il a a little money left from my
fathers estate. and am thinking seri-
ously of taking my little girl and going
TO some other state. She is beginning
to notice the constant discord in our
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-06

MAGAZINE FEATURES
ASVNCWN lGGIXX 81
6BEDTINE' STORY /
UNCLE WIGGHY AND PEETIE'S WHISTLE.

ing. he jumped out and thinking It was
Grandpa Goosey, cried:
Boo"
Boo, YOURSELF answered a harsh
voice and there stood the bad old Pip
sisewah, He made a grab for Uncle
Wiggily, caught the rabbit gentleman
by the ears and said; well, you got
my note, l see!'
did you write that note?" asked Mr..
Longears.
4 did, said the Pip, educational like
and Chirography. Il rather thought it
would make you curious, and that you'd
come to see who had sent IL. So here
you are, and I'm here. right on time,
and now IN take you off to my den ana
have a little souse off your ears
Then the Pin tied 4 long piece Of wild
grapevine, like a rope, around Uncle
Wiggily's neck, and led tjla rabbit gem
ticman through the woods as 4 trainer
leads u trained bear on tho end o. a
cham.
oh, dear thought poor Uuc'e Wig
gily an surely caught this ttn'"t |
maze SHOULD have come to the w. cs
10 see Nho wrote that letter.
lie tried TO get loose from the grape
vine role but he could no., TIL" Pip
was dragging the bunny along, when,
all Of a sudden, from a bush beside the
woodland path. Peetie Bow Bow, the
little puppy dog boy, looked out,
DO you a me to save you, Uncle
Wiggily?" whispered Peetie, In such a
low voice the Pip, who was up in front
could not hear,
"Of course, / do Uncle Wiggily said.
But how can your
Peetie took something from his
pocket. 1t was a whistle, and, put
ting it in his mouth, he blew a loud,
Dear me-" cried the Pipsisewah.
There's the postman, and I'm expect
ing a letter from my dear friend, the
Skeezicks. | asked him to meet me
here in the woods and have some of
Uncle Wiggily's souse!"
Peetie, hiding in the bushes, blew
the whistle again.
Eyes, that surely is the letter man
said the Pip. "Tll run and meet him.
You stay here until ! come back" he
said to the bunny. Dropping his end
of the grapevine rope, away ran the
Pip to meet the postman. Blu there
was no letter carrier there at all. 1t
was just Peetie blowing his whistle like
the mail man.
But do you uppose Uncle Wiggily
stood there waiting for the Pipsisewah
to come back? Indeed he did not! With
Peetie's help the bunny took off the
grapevine rope, and soon he was safe
home in his bungalow.
So it's a good thing Peetie had q
whistle, isn't it? And if the goldf'sh
doesn't try to hide in the milk bottle
when the ice cream cone wants 1t TO
go to the rag dolls party, I'll tell you
next about Uncle Wiggily's and Toodles
tail.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-06

1
Harry H. DAVIS, who has been re-
eIetled 70 servo his third term as mayor
OF cleveland, o., can be placed in the
ranks Of those American men who
fought their way to success despite
handicaps m obstacles in early life.
Mayor DAVIS rose from an employc
in a steel mill to be honored three times
with the mayoralty election.
Ana now his name Is being promi-
hentIy mentioned rs the Republican
partyS nominee for governor of ohio
in 1870,
Mayor Davis is uusWerVlngly a Re
publican, From Tie time he became
old enough to cast his first vote. he
has been a member of the Republican
party.
Mayor Davis has been IN politics 10
years. He was elected in June, 1909,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-06
SHE WOULD BREAK SET.

The lady district visitor WAS tryinec
to get friendly with little Johnny.
"Do YOU think your mummy would
let me buy you, johnny" she asked.
Buy me what? An airgun?" asked
johnny quickly,
NO, NO" laughed the district WIS.,
ilor, Would she let me buy you from
her aud take you away with me"
she might replied Johnny. But
I'm afraid you haven't got enough
money
well, about how much do you think
she would ask for your"
"a thousand pounds" promptly an
swered johnny.
"Oh but that seems an awful lot OF
money" eXpostulated the lady, Arc
you quite sure you're worth as much
as that
Well, p'r'aps not admitted John
ny, but, you see. there's six Of us, and
if mummy sold me it'd break the set.'