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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22

ditions in the Kantishna country.
 Taking barometric readings for the purpose of determining accurately the altitude of Panama. which the records now shows, has an alttudeof 800 feet, also has occupied the time of MT. Summers since his arrival here. The bureau, he says, was unwilling to ac- cept the registered altitude of the army town when it was known posi- lively that Nenana. which is several hundred miles up stream. has an alti- tude of only 352. The bureau esti- mate of tine Tanana altitude is ap- proximately 2OU feet. The readings were taken at Nenana. Tanana and several other station simultaneously. for the purpose of determining the real air pressure at the desired point, and when this data has been worked over by the bureau the altitude of
 Accuracy and regularity in making observation are the watch words of the bureau. Mr. Summers says. there are about four thousand stations in the United States, and most of the ob- servers are untrained, many of them unpaid and still others only d small amount monthly-ample for the actual work required, but hardly enough to be attractive as remuneration. Yet notwithstanding the necessity for de- pending so largely upon the volun- tary services, the bureau records are rema rkably complete and accurate, due to the fact to the interest dis played by the observers entrusted with the work.
 Many of the observers have splen- did records, covering many years of service, but the peer of them all, says Mir. Summers, is resident of West chester, Pa., Dr. Jesse c. Green, who has kept daily record of precipita- tion and temperatures, without
 ing been made at the same spot every day during Chat period-62 years.
 The records were started by Dr. Green long before the weather bureau was organized, but the work is now done as a part of the regular service.
 The veteran observer is retired Quaker dentist and, altho he is more than 100 years of age, he still looks after thte station when is at home, and sees that the records are kept properly when he is absent. In order that there might be no mistake when he left home, long ago saw to it that some one member of his family could read the instruments properly. -Nenana News.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
NOISY DEMONSTRATION GREETED
 WILSON AT SAN DIEGO; PRESIDENT
 RESTSFROM LABORS TODAY ONLY

SAN DIEGO, Caif., Sept 19.-QP)-The reception given President Wilson here this afternoon at the stadium the voc1erous he has received since starting out on his present For many minutes the stands were lii an uproar as boundess volumes of cheers let loose b enthusiastic CaOrnians and others present Ills speech was frequently interrupted by ouburss o1 applause as M made telling points for his and showed the opposl- ton partisan character.
 Tomorrow will be quiet day with MT. Wilson. leaves here this evening Los Angeles and will spend the day a quiet hotel tlere He has slight cold, but h' physician says that day of rest will be all the medicine nee essary perfect cure.
 AUDIENCE OF 10000
 It is estimated that 10000 people were in the stadium the President make his address, This Is prob- ably the largest audience he has faced since leaving as ington the He spoke from specially construc, glass enclosure. This had been built and fitted up mechanical devices for sound ampcation in order that voice might plainly audible ill all parts of the stands Presidents platform placed center field and laced huge Semcrce of stands and tiers of seats packed to tic utmost with enthusiastic supporters.
 EQUALITY THEORY UPSET
 SAN DIEGO, Calif, Sept. l9.-Q4>-late estimates ot the crowd attending the address ol President Wilson here today place the number o1 people at approximately 5OOOO th the majority of them, it conceded that he made clear for the treaty and league of nations.
 In his address he said that o the changes proposed ill the treaty will upset the theory of the equality among nations and put the United States special position of privilege He declared that would be nothing less than mockery for America to enter the league under such cond tions without assuming the full responsibility of her world position.
 QUOTES ROOSEVELT AND LODGE
 Applause greeted President Wilson when he declared that the opposition developed ill the the league purely partsan He quoted from both Senator Lodge and the late Colonel Roosevelt to prove his conte tion He referred article written by the latter ill 1914 iavoring combination of great nations in the world for peace and righteousness He also quoted from banquet speech of Senator Lodge made in May, 1916, ill which the senator declared himself absolutely ill favor of similar a lianCe for peace.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
JACK STEWART
 PASSES BEYOND

Jack Stewart, pioneer Fairbanksan, and one of the best known operators on Fairbanks creek, passed beyond yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's hospital. The cause of his death was cancer of the stOIn- ach. MT. Stewart leaves a wife and four children all of whom reside in Fairbanks.
 He was member of the firm of Stewart and Tool, which was large ly instrumental in the introduction of the underground scraper. It was first used on their Fairbanks creek ground. Mr. Stewart operated on Fairbanks creek about 12 years and was one of the most popular men on that creek
 Q He had been suffering with stom- ach trouble for years. About two years ago he underwent an operation for that at the government hospital at Nenana, but failed to get any re- lief. Last February he made a trip out to Rochester, Minn., to see Mayo Bros, who told him that they could do nothing for him. He accepted his fate calmly and returned home to meet the end.
 He entered St. Joseph's about three months ago as his condition was be- coming more aggravated all the time. Knowing that he had but short time to live, he was good patient and made no complaints. The end came yesterday not unexpectedly.
 No arrangements for the funeral have been made yet. He was a mem- Der of the Moose lodge of Fairbanks. He was also a lifelong member of the Catholic church and the latter will probably have charge of the funeral services.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
LEADER
 LAYS BLAME ON
 OPPOSED RULER

PARIS, Sept. 19.-R)-Upon re- ceiving the peace terms yesterday from the supreme council of the al lies, General TheOfOrff, head of the Bulgarian mission, made few re- marks anent to Bulgaria's alliance with the central powers and their responsibility for the war. He de- clared vehemently that the Bulgar- ian people as whole were never in accord with the Germans and were led unwillingly into the alliance with the central powers.
 The people of Bulgaria, he said, were not responsible for the part they played in the war. He declared that the Bulgarian government threw them into the struggle, but admitted that he realized that the people must accept their share of the responsible ity and pay the whole costs.
 It was really King Ferdinand and Foreign Minister Radoslavoff who de- cided what Bulgaria's course should be. The Bulgarians, he said, did not approve the alliance with Germany and Austria, but that it came to them as cataclysm.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
LENOR WEAKENS WHEN
 FACING RIFLES

PARIS. Sept. 19.-(P)-The largest sensation sprung since the close of war came tonight when Pierre Lenior. convicted traitor. facing a firing squad about to end his existence, weakened and gained reprieve by agreeing to tell all he knew. A reprieve was granted him and he was carried be- fore military intelligence officers to whom he made astounding revela- tions, none of which have been made public.
 As the result of his confessions and statements a member of the chamber of deputies and prominent Paris newspaper owner are expected hourly to be arrested and held on grave charges It is also probable that the entire Humbert case will be re-opened. lIumbert is the French senator and newspaper owner who was recently jed for aiding the enemy during the var and got off without conviction Lenior was implicated in the same , aso and was found guilty of divulg- ing military intelligence to the Ger mans and sentenced to death.
 Up to the last minute he maintained an absolute silence in regard to the matter. This evening he was taken out to face the firing squad charged with his execution and his resolve crumbled before the staring muzzles of the French army rifles. He asked for and received repricva on the condition that he make full and free confession.
 His first request was that he be confronted with M. Caiilaux. former French cabinet minister who was i'm "l cat.d in the German-MorrOccO scandal and who was driven from pol itics by Editor Calmette of Paris newspaper. Later Caillaux re-enter ed the French cabinet, but resigned after his wife shot and killed Calmette when the latter reopened his attacks on her husband. Developments are expected to follow rapidly on the heels of Lenior's revelations.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
JUNIOR
 SPEAKS BEFORE
 SEATTLE CROWD

SEATTLE. Wash, Sept. 19.-R)- Again a Roosevelt came into his own here today when young Col Theodore Roosevelt addressed 5000 enthusias- tic people in support of the American Legion. the. organization of service men from the great war. It. was Col ROosevelt's first public appearance here and he was given a splendid greeting.
 He began by disclaiming any polft- ical significance to his visit. He was working for the legion solely and without reservation. The legion, he declared, would keep itself free from any political taint and work whole hnartedly for the good of the country .long non-partisan lines.
 The legion, he asserted. intended to assist both state and federal govern ment in crushing bolshevism out of existence in the United States. It plans to crystalize for the future all patriotic impulses generated by the war It will urge the government to put thru the deportation of all slack CTS. The speaker was frequently in errupted during the course of his re- marks by prolonged cheering.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
JOHNSON TELLS
 OF HIS SCHEME
 TO HAVE PEACE

DULUTH, Minn.. Sept. 19.-(P)- For the first time since he came out in opposition to the league of nations covenant, Senator Hiram Johnson to- ni ht suggested method of securing. world peace one that, according to his own admission, has but one draw back and that is that it will not work. That is in effect what he told his hearers here in an address this even ing.
 iia said that. tine power for making war should be taken away from the rulers of the several nations and vested in the people with authority tu decide by referendum whether or not war should be declared. He would ..er give the right to vote to women in such cases. Such q plan, he stated, was altogether impracticable.
 Continuing he assailed the forma- i,;n uf the proposed league of nations z, srrting that it had been drawn up in secrecy. The popular support which it has, he declared, has been prompted hy official propaganda paid for by taxation. Senator Johnson leaves Sunday for Washington to take part
 he fight on the senate floor.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
SENATE IS NOW
 AWAITING TEST

WASHINGTON. Sept. 19.-(P)- The senate as a whole today finish ed the reading of the league of na- tions covenant and is now awaiting the opening of the fight over the amendments proposed by the major ity report of the senate foreign re- lations committee The republican leaders declare that they have enough votes to put over the amend ment offered by Senator Johnson for the equalization of the voting power of England and the United States. This is denied by the democratic senators and some of the republican senators supporting the league who say that the treaty will be ratified without amendment or reservation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
GERMANS APPLY
 FRENCH PATENT

PARIS,-(P)-Th gas turbine. which large German company is reported to be manufa ctoring, is. it is claimed here, a practical applica- tion by Germans of French discov- cries. The principle of this turbine was worked out by French inventors but the trials and experiments were interrupted by the war.
 Briefly, the engine consists of a spherical combustion chamber to which vaporized gasoline and air are admitted by separate pipes and
 xplOded, as in the ordinary gaso- line motor, by an electric spark. An other pipe conveys the jet of gas against the vanes of turbine en- closed in a metal casing to which the n.opcller is directly attached. It is claimed that the turbine motor gives the same power as piston motor on half the gasoline. The engine is said to be much lighter than the ordinary airplane engine and to make little noise.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
British Attorney Has
 Prosecution Ready
SIR GEO. HEWART IS READY TO PROCEED WITH TRIAL FOR
 FORMER GEMAN RULER.

LONDON, Sept. 19.-(R-Sir George Hewart. attorney general of England, 1t was announced to- day, has completed the case for the prosecution in the case against William Hohenzollern, former German emperor. charged with crimes against international morality. The attorney general is now ready to open what is termed the most unique case in legal history
 The place where the trial will be held has not been decided, but 1t is generally believed that Old Bailey will be the scene of the hearings. The trial will be con. ducted before an international court of justice. This court will be composed of five judges, one to be appointed by each of the large powers. the United States, Great Britain. France. Italy and Japan.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
Old Ball Player To
 See World Series
MEMBER OF REDS 1869 WILL BE BROT BACK TO SCENE OF
 FORMER GLORY.

CINCINATTI, Ohio, Sept. 19.- (P)-Half a century ago base ball team of this city established worlds record by going thru the entire season undefeated. Since that time Cincinatti's base ball teams have been elsewhere but at the top of the percentage column until this year when. while not repeating the feats of the Reds of fifty years ago. the Reds of today are on top of the heap in the National league and will contest for the worlds championship.
 Only one member of the Reds of fifty years ago is alive. This is Escal McVey, who now resides in California. He will he here for the games. The Chamber of Commerce of this city has sent for him to come on, paying all his expenses for the trip.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
UNlONlSTS TRY
 ORGANIZE CITY
 EMPLOYEES NOW

NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-(P)-The unionist movement is rapidly spread. ing among the city employees of all classes and organizers are working earnestly to unionize municipal la bor. It is now proposed to organize every city employee. policeman, fire man. and all others, into one big union, regardless of what class of work is being performed.
 The new union is called "Central Union." and partially embodies the one-uniOn movement initiated by the radicals on the Pacific slope several months ago which was voted down at the Atlantic City convention of the American Federation of Labor. The unionists plan to seek affilia- tion with the A. F. o. L. after the organization has been perfected.
 The purpose of the new union is to make 1t possible for the city em' ployees to bargain collectively with the municipal government. Practic ally all of them demand increased wages, some as high as 65 per cent increase, and shorter hours.
 NEW YORK. Sept. 19.-P)-Mayor Hylan today declared that the city government absolutely disapproves of the one.union idea now being advanc cd by the municipal employees and declares that the central union is against the best interests of good gov ernment. In a signed circular to the various departments of the municipal go, ernment, the mayor urges that the hoads of these departments abol ish in the next budgets the positions which are occupied by the unionists agitators.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
GAS MASKS FOR
 FIRE FIGHTERS

BUFFALO.-(P)-Army gas masks will not be abandoned by the Buffalo fire department. At the first Ire in which they were used here hremen wearing them were overcome while others without masks were able to stand the smoke. It was declared at that time that masks were useless as fire department equipment.
 Fire Chief Murphy refused to ac- .copt this as a conclusive trial and since then. he says. the masks have been used with signal uscoess.
 At a recent fire at the Cudahy packing plant where the smoke was worry dense men wearing masks pene. trated to all parts of the building. remained for long periods and suffered no i'll effects," Chief Murphy said. "The army mask has come to stay in the Buffalo department"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
TWO MORE BOYS
 OFF TO VALDEZ

The signal corps automobile will leave town this morning with Corpor- als Thos. c Griffin and Geo. w. Dana, Jr., who have been ordered to report to Valdez. Corporal Griffin will go to Fort Lawton from Valdez and probably be given an assignment in the southwest. He has been a of the local downtown signal corps office force for four years, and has made many friends during his stay here.
 Corporal Dana will be given his discharge at Valdez. He has been in charge of the local radio station for more than two years. He will return here from Valdez and go at once to his homestead on the Val deg trail just beyond the Joy ranch.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
KOONS DEFENDS
 CHEFS ACTION

WASHINGTON. D. C., Sept. 19.- R)-In a hearing before the senate postoffice subcommittee today. first assistant postmaster general Rooms and President Martin Morrison of the Civil Service commission declared that Postmaster General Burleson has not violated civil service rules in mak- ing appointments for postmasterships turnout the country. They denied en- tirely charges made by a member of the commission. Charles Galloway. that MT. Burleson has debauched the civil service by his appointments and stat ed that he had not interfered with selection of postmastes as charged by Galloway.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
UNION SAILORS
 TO STRIKE ALSO

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 19.-R)-- The local sailors union today voted to strike in sympathy with the steel workers who will walk out next M0n- day. These sailors are members of crews of ore ships which handle the product of the steel mills. Their strike will tie up more than 100 yes sels of the Pittsburg Steel Co.
 WORKERS PREPARE
 PITTSBURG, Pa., Sept. 19.-R- Iron and steel mill employees in all parts of the country who are now working under union agreements are preparing to strike next Monday. The unionists predict that every plant will be tied up completely. William z. Foster, secretary and treasurer of the national steel workers com. mittee. is directing the strikers headquarters
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
STRIKE IS WON
 BY CARPENTERS

CHICAGO, H., Sept. 19 -R- When construction employers an nOunced tonight that they would ac- cede to the demands of their em- ployees, the striking Chicago carpen- ters won sweeping victory. For more than two months the strike has been in progress. More than 100000 carpenters have been idle for that time and all building construc. tion has been at dead standstill. The strikers get $1.O0 an hour as the result of their victory.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
BIG EXPLOSION
 DESTROYS SHIP

PENSACOLA, Fla, Sept. 19.-R- The City of Biloxi, an Italian barken- tine, in cargo, on its way up the gulf for discharge, was totally de- stroyed by an explosion, about 20 miles off Mobile bar last night. Four sailors are believed to have been killed in the explosion. The captain and 20 men who were unhurt in the explosion took to the boats and were later picked up and brOt into this port. The nature of the explosion is not known. as the captain states that he knows of no explosive aboard the vessel.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22

ands of people from this city alone who have hitherto been untouched by the worlds series bug.
 The same situation prevails in Gin cinatti where the entire city is base ball crazy. In fact it is stated, that all of Ohio is going to move on the Cincinatti ball grounds when the Reds make their bid for world champion ship honOrs.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
PIERCE
 BUYING SMOKES

A son was born to Dr. and Mrs. Kendrick Pierce yesterday afternoon, at St. JOseph's hospital. The new conner is lusty yOungster weighing eight and One-half pounds and pro- misses soon to be replacing his dad at the wheel of the Ford. Dr. De L.aVergne. who was in attendance, stated last night that both mother and child were doing nicely.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
WORLDS SERIES
 TICKETS GOING

CHICAGO. III. Sept. 19.-(P)--The advance sale of worlds series tickets
 promises to eclipse any former pre- series sales in number and value. The White Sox. always a favorite with the Windy City fans will draw thou
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22
JAP TEACHERS
 FOR MORE MONEY

YOKOHAMA, -(P)-Public school teachers of Japan are insistently de manding an increase in salaries to meet the increased cost of living. The police recently prevent the holding of a mass meting, called by the pri- mary teachers of Yokohama. All teachers received circular declaring that with the league of nations about to be framed, the leading nations were cndeavoring to promote the welfare and happiness of mankind. Teachers, therefore, it said should assemble to discuss the changing thot of the nations and interests of education" Newspapers announce that the gov ernment will raise the teachers sal aries.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-09-22

TOXIC. Japan, Sept. 19.-R1-Ac- cording to an official announcement made here this morning, Kijuro Sri dehara has been appointed as am bassador to the United States to sue ceed former Japanese Ambassador Sato, who returned to Japan several weeks ago on account of ill-health. The new ambassador Is we'll known in world diplomatic circles and was formerly foreign minister of Japan. His selection. 1t is understood. will be most pleasing to the American government.
The daily banner., 1919-08-14

Brief Local News

| Miss Gladys Spedden, of Cooks
Point, is visiting her cousin, Mrs
Spencer Holland, at her nome on
West End avenue.
Mr.. Frank Conway, of this city
and Miss Bertha Sinclair, of Balti-
more, were quietly married in Balti-
more Tuesday, August 5th. They
will make their home in that city.
When a Woman Strikes" a big
thrilling Western drama, with Ben
Wilson and Rosemary Theby, in the
leads. If you like exciting climaxes
and big thrills, don't miss this one.
Mrs. Levi B. Phillips and daugh-
ters, Misses Florence and Viola, and
son, L. B. Phillips, Jr., have return
ed to their home at the corner of
Mill and Church streets, after hav-
ing spent two weeks at the Plimhim-
mon Hotel, Ocean City.
Will any person who knows the
address of L. E. Wilson, c. Guard,
Co. C, Receiving Ship Brooklyn, kind
ly forward same to the Home Ser
vice Section of the Red Cross. This
sailor has been discharged, and the
Red Cross desires to communicate
with him, but has not been able to
ascertain his home address.
At the shoot of the Cambridge
Gun Club Tuesday, DR.. Martin W..
Goldsborough won the only trophy
offered, silver spoon. In the first
twenty-five targets, the score was a
tie between DR.. Goldsborough and
DR.. F. F. Hicks, but in shooting off
the tie, DIR. Goldsborough won, break
ing eight out of ten targets.