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AND KNIK NEWS
VOL. 1
Anchorage, Alaska, Saturday, December 1$, 1915
NO. 24
BEKNE, Switzerland, Dec. 18.—President Woodrow Wilson
and the Pope of Home, by making a united appeal, can end
the world war, declares General Wille, commander-in-chief of
the Swiss troops, in a statement issued today. These two are
the most powerful personalities and influences in the world,
outside of the belligerents, and if they would take the initia
the and make a united appeal, the other neutral countries
would join in, and the request would be heeded bv all the war
ring nations. None of them could afford to disregard such a
powerful appeal.
General Wille is not of the Catholic faith, but he has great
confidence in the powerful influence of the pope.
PRESIDENT WILSON
AND MRS. GALT
WILL WED TODAY
WASHINGTON. <jec. 18.—Thla
city la all agog today, due to the
wedding of President Wilson and
Mrs. Norman Galt. The nour for
the ceremony Is not announced, but
It Is believed that the happy event
will take plaee this evening. All ar
rangements were completed last
night. The place where the honey
moon will be passed Is kept a pro
found secret, but It is a safe guess
to say that It will be at Whltehouse
Springs, Virginia, or Jekyl Island, off
the coast of Qeorgta. No guests
other than near relatives will attend
the ceremony.
WASHINGTON, Dee. 18—Later—
The wedding of President Wilson
and Mrs. Galt will take place a t8:30
o'clock tonight.
LANE’S REPORT
- 4 URGES LONMIS8ION
FOR ALASKA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.---Secre
tary of the Interior Lane’s annual
report recommends the formation of
a co-ordinate commission for thead
ministration of federal affairs in
Alaska, the commission to be com
posed of bona fide residents of
\aska and sit in Maska, but keeping
in touch with and being responsible
to the powers at Washington—the
president and heads of the various
departments. The secretary believes
that it would be unwise to givfe com
plete control to the commission, be
cause of the temptation to grant
water front and power sites and
other exceptional privileges.
DETECTIVES AND
BANDITS MIX IT
PT. PACT,. Dec. 18.—Two detec
tives were killed and three bandits
were fatally Injured In a shooting
match here last night. The bandits
were seeking to hold up a local sa
loon when the detectives appeared
on the scene and the shooting began.
Paul Gottfried, arfother detective,
* was shot three times, but It Is be
lieved his Injuries are not fatal.
DON'T MTT8H
To Knlk or Seward on the hoof,
-when yon can trarel In eomfort and
safety with our rapid and well
equipped Lightning Express, oper
ated by courteous and experienced
drivers. Special attention paid to
ladles and children.
Franklin Johnston, Manager.
Office In Frodenberg Life Insur
ance Building, next to Bolte’s. on
Fourth street.
That piece of furniture you need
would be an appropriate holiday gift.
WILKES makes everything. Shop
opposite Alaska Transfer Co.
Clothes cleaned and pressed at
The Model, corner Foourth and E st.
Dolls, Dolls, Dolls, big and small,
at The News Stand, Fourth avenue,
between Q and streets.
Choicest elgare. candles, fruttaj
grape Juice, at the Alaska Pool'
Boom.
LORD KITCHENER
AND COUNTESS
UNTO WILL WED
LONDON, Dec. 18.—Lord Kitch
ener, secretary for war In the Britts!
cabinet, and Countess Mlnto will
soon be married, according: to au
thentic reports current today. Kitch
ener is sixty-four years of . age and Is
hale and hearty. The countess is
the widow of Lord Mlnto, former
gorernor-general of Canada.
CORPORATIONS
HATE SOULS, SAYS
IOWA HIGH COURT
DES MOINES. Dec. 18.—Corpora
l tions have souls as well as tndi
: vlduals, according to a decision
! handed down by the Iowa state e-f
nreme court yesterday. A railwa j
company was the plaintiff in an ac
tion for ma’tcjous prosecution. The
j court (j«ve iieaf) damages to the
I company.
BELGIUM TROOPS
DROP ZEPPELIN
i
| AMSTERDAM. Dec. 18.—A Ger-j
man Zeppelin was shot down by Bel
gium troops near Brussels yesterday.
The crew was killed.
PENNSYLVANIA
MAN GETS POST
TO MEXICO
i -
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—Henry j
I P. Fletcher, of Pennsylvania, hasj
| been appointed United States ambas- j
. sador to Mexico. He is an experi
| enced diplomat, and was formerly
| United States minister to Cnhe.
! IMMIGRATION
SHOWS DECREASE
WASHINGTON, Dec. IS.—The
total immigation to the United
States from foreign countries since
June, the en i of the fiscal year, was
320,700. Last year, for the same
period of time, It excoeiel 1.00!),
000.
AI. Chamberlain, who is on the
run between Seward and Anchorage,
carrying passengers and express, ar
rived here yesterday, bringing two
passeagers. One of them was Mr.
Higgins, of the Commission force.
Chamberlain will leave for Seward
tomorrow .
Crab Apples, $1.50 per box. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Bousoir, Jack! Au vas-tu passer
la soiree? Chez Roberts. Ca va
bien ye te verral la.
Merchants Cafe, next door to the
White House, four doors from Hotel
Crist, and one block from the North
ern. A very good place to eat.
El Itallani, sano com plica to col
mlsteriosso. Lotta 4, blok 41.
The wrestling match to be pulled
off Saturday night at 8:30 o'clock
will be a hummer. The place is the
hall over Roberts’ Billiard and Bowl
ing Alleys.
MEW YORK, Dec. 18. The Germans in the United States
will not vote for Woodrow Wilson for president, says Prof.
Hugo Munsterberg, professor of psychology and director of
the psychological laboratory of Harvard University, in an
article in this week’s Fatherland, published in this city. The
professor declares that it would have been fortunate for the
United States if Theodore Roosevelt had been president when
the war broke out.
GENERAL VILLA
CAPTIVE IN OWN
HEADQUARTERS
EL PASO, Dee. 18.—General Villa
la virtually a prisoner In his own
camp, according to advices received
here today. The report states that,
following the defeat of Villa’s cam
paign, eleven of his generals took
him in custody and have him under
guard. It Is further stated that
Villa faees deportation, as his gen
erals consider him a menace to them,
rather than a source of strength. He
Is forbidden to attend councils of
the generals or participate ' In any
way in affairs. The revolutionary
generals are now considering the ad
visability of continuing the gorilla
warfare to the northward.
TRIPLE COLLISION
CAUSES DEATH
AND DESTRUCTION
LONDON, Dec. 18.—A freight
train, a pilot engine and a passenger
train were mixed up in a triple col
lision near Barrow yesterday. Six
teen persons are known to have been
killed, burned to a crisp, scores are
injured-, and many are missing and
believed dead. Pour of the passen
ger coaches were burned.
(illl'.'T FEATURE PICTURE
TO BE SHOWN TOMORROW
The management announces that
on Sunday. December I9t.h, at 3:30
p. m., 6:30 and 8 o’clock will be
shown the most wonderful produc
tion ever seen on screens in Alaska.
‘The White Slave Trafilc” has been
secured direct front New York,
where it ran at the Bijou theater for
InO performances to packed houses.
This story illustrates in a most
vivid degree the mystic orientalism
of the fantouB Chinatown; the weird
atmosphere of the Bowery; the
vicious, degraded activities of the
desperate gunmen of New York; the
magnificently appointed and luxuri
ously equipped gambling dens, and a
keen insight into the life in New
York’s underworld. These pictures
represent a trip through all the
wonderful sidelights of New York
and the viciousness of the white
slave traffic. In order to take the
taste for tragedy away and give
place to the delightful sensations of
laughter, a most amusing comedy
has been arranged, and to see the
first la to want to see the latter.
Owing to the elaborateness of the
productions, the price of admission
will be 50 cents at all performances.
The trails are all getting
straighter and in better shape that
lead to Roberts’.
Three A Eastman ffilms, at the
Model, corner Fourth and E street.
Today, tomorrow and hereafter,
Fresh Made Candy, Hot Drinks. Ice
Cream, Ice Cream Sodas, Egg Flips,
Malted Milk Drinks, Fresh Cow’s
Milk, Malaga Crapes, Coca-Cola, Va
nilla Caramels; also Hershey’s Nut
Bars and Bull Durham, 5c package,
at Lyall & Smith’s Soda Fountain
and Kandy Store.
Ladles’ bowling Wednesday, at
Robarts’.
Don't forget to attend the biggest
masquerade ball ever giv^n - In An
chorage. UniJer the ausplcos of the
Ladies’ Guild, on New Tears ere, at
Robarts’ hall. i
SMUGGLERS ARE
CAUGHT WITH THE
GOODS ON THEM
SEATTLE, Dec. 18—United States
customs and immigration officers
made a big haul here yesterday,
when they captured two white men,
fifteen Chinese and about nine thou
sand dollars’ worth of opium. The
white men taken were the smugglers
who brought the Chinese and opium
from Victoria. British Columbia.
They were brought to Seattle 'o a
launch landed in the outskirts of the
city, and were being transported in
an automobily when the officers, who
had wind of the matter, appeared on
the scene and arrested the white
men and Chinamen and confiscated
the opium .
SMUGGLING OF
CHINESE IS A
SUBJECT OF INQUIRY
SAN FRANdSCO, Dec. 1S.--A
federal board that has bee ninvesti
gatlng the smuggling of Chinese info
this country completed Ha labors
here and has departed for Seattle to
continue the inquiry.
NORTHl'TtV EIGHT WHIST
f’ld’B ELECTS OEEICEIIS
At the weekly session of the
Northern Light Whist Club Thurs
day night., held at its cozy quarters
in the Fowler building, the follow
ing officers were elected for the en
suing term:
IVooirlont Afnt.
Vice-President. Mr. Ford Wooley.
Secretary, Mr. Thomas Price,
Treasnrer, Mr. Andrew Mills.
trustees, Mrs. S. Brewster, Mrs.
■T F Gav. Mr. E. M. McVeitty and
Mr. Thomas Hughes.
Prize winners in the whist contest
were: Lady’s first prize. Mrs. Chas.
Sheehan, nickel electric flashlight,
donated hv the Crocker Mattress
Factory, and a choice box of choco
lates, the gift of Mr. Thos. Hughes.
Ladies’ second prize, Mrs. Krumm,
three boxes of choice chocolates, do
nated by Robarts’ Billiard and
Bowling Parlors.
Consolation prize, Mrs. Mackie,
bottle of toilet water, donated by
the club.
Gent’s first prize, Mr. Thomts
Hughes, necktie, donated by Frank
J. Cotter’s store.
Gent's second prize, Mr. Lofstrom,
box of Violet toilet Boap, donated by
Carrol ft Co., clothing merchants.
Consolation prize, Mr. W. L. Pe
ters, corn cob pipe, donated by the
club.
Nearly a hundred members of the
club attended the session, and a de
lightful evening was passed. Fol
lowing the whist games and the elec
tion of officers, some of the members
remained and enjoyed a social
dance.
Don't forget to give the girl what
is coming to her Xmas. Yes, we
have got It—made In Anchorage and
put up in handsome boxes. Lyali ft
Smith Candy Manufacturers.
AT LAST CAUGHT
The little one’s picture and had them
finished by “That Man Logemann,’’
at state prices and superior work.
Fifth avenue and D street.
A nice Christmas gift for the
home—a Columbia Graphophone
Come and hear them at Eckmann’s
Furniture Store, corner Fifth and K
streets. ,
SEPARATE PEACE TERMS
LONDON* Dec. 18.—Count Karolvi, leader of the independ
ent party in Hungary', has made sensational demands of the
Hungarian parliament, according to advices received here to
day. The count demands of the parliament that it forthwith
seek separate peace terms with the allied powers- on the basis
that Hungary shall dissolve with Austria and form a distinct
monarchy.
“Owing to the fact that the Hungarian army lias brought
the war to the present stage,” says the count, “we have a
perfect right to set up our claims for compensation.” These
demands would be satisfied by insuring Hungary a separate
monarchy.
The demand of the independent leader is the sensation of
the day in war circles. It is hardly anticipated, however, that
his party is strong enough to force the matter to a success
ful issue.
AUSTRIAN NOTE
RECEIVED, BUT
CONTENTS SECRET
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—The
Austrian government's reply to the
note sent by the United States relat
ing to the sinking of the steamship
Ancona reached the state depart
ment after midnight last night.
Wilson and Lansing are studying the
reply, which will not be made public
until the government’s officials com
plete their close scrutiny of the sub
ject matter.
AUSTRIA WILL
CAPTURE OR DESTROY
THE MONTENEGRINS
PARTS, Dec. 18.—Austria is hur
rying fresh troops into Montenegro
to drive their bloody way through
the stricken country, in an effort to
capture or annihilate the remnant of
the Montenegrin army, according to
advices received here today.
PEACE ENVOYS
ARE HEADING FOR
NORWAY CAFITAL
LONDON, Dec. IS.—-Henry Ford's
peace steamship, conveying the peace
envoys, was detained for a short t’m<‘
at Kirkwall, but was released and is
proceeding to Christiana, the capital
of Norway.
PAUL KOENIG
UNDER ARREST
NEW YORK. Dec. 18.—Paul
Koenig, former head of the Ham- t
burg-American Steamship Line and,
an alleged accomplice have been!
taken Into custody here, charged |
with conspiracy to destroy the Wei- j
land canal.
All children are invited to meet at j
the school house on Christmas Day j
at 11 a. m. to enjoy a sleigh ride.;
Each sleigh will be accompanied by !
a chaperone, who will take good |
care of every one. The sleigh ride!
will end at Roberts’ hall In time for
the children to participate In the
Elks' entertainment and Christmas
tree.
Xmas Candles and Holders. Drown
& Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Libby's pure tomato catsup, full
pint, 25c. Brown * Hawkins
"Quality First.”
For Sale—A good two-room lino
leum. Inquire at Dick’s Kitchen.
Dolls, Dolls, Dolls, big and small, j
at The News Stand, Fourth avenue,
between G and H streets.
The Alaska Pool Room—best
lights, good tables, good service.
If it’s FURNITURE you want, see
WILKES. Shop opposite Alaskaj
Transfer Co.
Stamps and milk at Robarts’.
RELIEF STEAMER
RITE A MIKE OR
IS TORPEDOED
ROTTERDAM, Dec. 18—The Brit
ish steamship Leavenpool, under
charter, and carrying six thousand
fire hundred pounds of provisions
from the United States to Belitlum,
for the relief of the needy of the
latter country, struck a mine or was
torpedoed yesterday. The steamsTIfp
succeeded In making the beach, and
it is believed that the cargo will he
saved.
INSPECTION OF
S. S. MINNESOTA
IS IN PROGRESS
RAX PRAXCTRCO, Dec. 18 —The
cause and effect of the boiler trou
bles of the steamship Minnesota will
be revealed today. An examination
's in progress to determine the cost
of repairs. II is stated by those who
assume to know that »t will require
an expenditure of a hundred thou
sand dollars to make the repairs.
ITALIAN LINER
GOES TO BOTTOM
LONDON, Dec. 18 Tile Ita'ian
liner Port Said, of five thousand tore
register, was sunk by a submar'ne
yesterday. Details are lacking.
TO THU RU VDlNti PIRLIC
NOTICE! IMPORTANT! NOTICE!
The Cook Inlet News Service de
sires to announce to the reading pub
lic for their own protection, that,
owing to the complete closing of
navigation, al! reading materials,
periodicals, Alaskan and outside
papers are brought in at a heavy ex
pense over,the trail, and therefore it
is necessary that a higher rate be
charged for the same.
The following rates are in force at
the Model, Fourth and E streets,
across from Brown & Hawkins'
store, where all the latest peri
odicals, papers, etc., may he ob
tained. All Alaska papers and all
outside papers, coming within the P.
8. postal regulations as to weight,
will be sold at the old price of 10
cents the copy. The outside dallies
overweight will be sold at 15 cents
the copy. All Sunday editions of
outside papers. 25 cents. All peri
odicals, magazines, etc., not over
weight will be sold at the regular
prices. All the popular magazines
shipped by express will be sold at the
regular prices plus the express
charges.
You will save money by subscrib
ing for your papers and magazines.
We accept subscriptions for any and
every publication In the world.
JACK SUTHERLAND.
Libby’s solid packed tomatoes. 4
cans for 50c. Brown & Hawkins.
"Quality First."
Will buy or lease lot or part of
lot on Fourth avenue, between C and
K streets, owners only. Call “That
Man Logemann.” Fifth avenue and
D street, after 5 p. m.