HAWKER TRIES
TO DISCREDIT
YANK FLIERS
LONDON, May 31 (by Associated
Press).—Captain Hawker, at a ban
quet tendered him by the London
Dally Mail, said it would be an easy
matter to cross the Atlantic as did the
American fliers with a ship every fifty
miles. The audience didn’t enthuse
over this statement of one who failed
to accomplish what those he attacked
did. A few minutes before, when it
was announced that the Americans had
landed at Portugal the audience
cheered. NorthcliiTe sent a message
stating that if he could attend the ban
quet he would and raise his glass,
also in honor of the gallant Americans
who had crossed.
MANYNATHjNS
HONOR MEDRY
OUR HEROES
PARIS, May 30 (by Associated
Press).—Every American grave in
France was today decorated. Presi
dent Wilson spoke at the ceremonies
at Suresnes cemetery. General Persh
ing visited Romagne where twenty
five hundred Americans are buried.
Ambassador Wallace placed a wreath
on Lafayette’s tomb. General Petaln
ordered the French troops to pay
tribute to the fallen Americans. Presi
dent Wilson spoke earnestly and de
fended the league of nations. He said
he looked for the time when a man
who failed to support the league would
be as ashamed as the man who op
posed the union of the states after the
rebellion.
President Makes Address
PARIS, May 31 (by Associated
Press).—President Wilson spoke yes
terday at the Memorial Day exercises
at the American cemetery at Suresnes,
a suburb of Paris. He also laid a
■wreath on the grave of a fallen hero,
which was presented by the American
Boy Scouts.
England Also Pays Tribute
LONDON, May 30 (by Associated
Press).—The graves of fifteen hundred
and sixty-two American sailors and
soldiers were decorated in the United
Kingdom. Ambassador Davis visited
Brentwood cemetery.
Siberia Honors Our Soldier Dead
ARCHANGEL, May 31 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Yesterday Archangel
honored the Americans who died fight
ing the Bolsheviki. Pine wreaths were
laid on their cold graves.
Belgium Does Not Forget Yanks
BRUSSELS, May 31 (by Associated
Press).—The graves of all American
dead in Belgium were decorated with
impressive ceremonies yesterday.
BIG PRIZE FOR FLIGHT
NEW YORK TO PARIS
NEW YORK, May 31 (by Associated
Press-.—Raymond Orteig offers a prize
of $25,000 for the first non-stop air
flight from New York to Paris. Aviat
ors of any nationality are eligible and
the offer stands for five years.
MANYARRESTSlOLLOW
RIOT AMONG SOLDIERS
NEW LONDON, Conn., May 31 (by
Associated Press-.—Between fifty and
seventy soldiers and sailors were ar
rested, following a riot between white
and negro soldiers and sailors. The
negroes are alleged to have started
the trouble.
M’ADOO AND PALMER
ARE ALSO MENTIONED
CHICAGO, May 31 (by Associated
Press-.—The Democrats are discussing
William McAdoo, former secretary of
the treasury and Attorney General
Palmer as Democratic candidates for
the presidency if Woodrow Wilson
don’t ran.
INFLUENZA IS RAGING
IN YUKON TERRITORY
DAWSON, May SI (by Associated
Press-.—Forty cases of influensa have
broken out among the Indians at
^fniympMi landing and it is reported
they wore brought into tbs Yukon
from Alaska.
MEXICAN TROOPS
CANNOT PASS
THRU AMERICA
WASHINGTON, May 31 (by Asso
ciated Press).—President Carranza
lias been refused permission to per
mit the Mexican troops to pass through
American territory from Agua and
Prieta to Juarez to operate against
Villa. The government thinks the Car
ranzlstas will be unable to repel bandit
raids on American towns, occasioned
by the passage of its troops.
Villistas Are Mobilizing
AGUA PRIETA, Mexico, May 31 (by
Associated Pre' -).— t is reported the
Villiastas are mobilizing at Tonichi,
(vest of the Chihuahua state line, and
said all foreigners are leaving that
section fearing trouble. A large band
if Diaz followers are marching to join
Villa, so it is reported.
They Cannot Cross Border
WASHINGTON, May 31 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Border officials are
not to let Mexicans cross the line, ex
cept on orders from here.
Villistas Suffer Losses
JUAREZ, May 31 (by Associated
Press).—Carranzistas claim that half
of Villa’s forces attacked San Andreas,
forty miles southwest of Chihuahua
and defeated them with heavy losses
after a battle lasting thirty-two hours.
Texan For Presidency of Mexico
JUAREZ, May 30 (by Associated
Press,—The Mexican revolutionary
leaders from all parts of the country
Will meet tomorrow in the state of
Nuevo Leon and it is reported that
they plan to consolidate with General
Angeles as leader and Villa second
in command. Dr. Vasquez Gomez, of
San Antonio, Texas, is named as the
probable selection of the revolutionar
ies for president.
Even Villa Has Grievance
EL PASO, May 31 (by Associated
Press.—It is reported that Villa said:
“If Washington lets Carranzistas cross
Texas to Juarez I will be unable to
hold my men.” Villa stated President
Wilson treated him as a friend while
he was in power, but when reverses
came he let his enemies violate neu
trality laws and sent soldiers to at
tempt his destruction.
ALASKA TOWNS HAVE
BEEN AWARDED HONOR
FLAGS IN LOAN DRIVE
Alaska’s subscriptions to the Victory
loan total $1,444,450. This is $489,350
in excess of the quota of the territory,
or an orer-subseription of 51.27 per
cent. This is quite a remarkable show
ing when it is considered that the
drive came at the season of the year
when money is tightest in Alaska—
after a long winter and before the ac
tivities of the new year had started.
There were 5,645 subscribers in the
territory.
The totals for the several divisions
follow:
First division—yuoia, uu; sub
scribed, $606,950; number of subscrib
ers, 2,165; percentage of oversubscrip
tion, 41.4.
Second division—Quota, $114,550;
subscribed, $131,850; number of sub
scriptions, 414; percentage of over
subscription, 12%.
Third division — Quota, $247,S00;
subscribed $399,500; number of sub
scribers, 1,955; percentage of over
subscriptions, 61.
Fourth division—Quota, $163,500;
amount subscribed, $290,950; number
of subscribers, 840; percentage of
oversubscriptions, 78.
Final Totals
The final totals in the various towns
of the territory follows:
No. of
Town Quota Sub’n Sub’rs
Juneau . 251,360 341,100 1159
Dou&ias . 28,800 40,500 72
Skagway ... 19,800 36,300 134
Ketqhlkan . 91,800 145,250 007
Petersburg .... 24,750 29,800 104
Anchorage 64,160 134,200 787
Vjordova . 90,000 121,000 766
Fairbanks .... 100,000 221,200 6S4
Nenana . 38,160 53,150 263
Idffarod ........ 26,100 16,500 43
Rome ._ 114,650 131,860 414
£ewa& _ 65,300 102,350 245
Wrangell . 12,800 15/000 88
Valdes . 28,350 41,960 168
Total .1954,000 $1,444,460 6646
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CHURCHES
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Sunday after Ascension Day. Holy
Communion at 11 a. m. Church school
at 12 m. Evensong at 7:30 p. m.
Presbyterian Church
Preaching services 11 a. m., “Where
There Is No Vision.” Sunday school
12 m., “Faith.” Preaching services,
8 p. m., “Satan—His Origin and
Work.” At the evening service Mrs.
Roy Walker and Mr. F. Burns will
sing a duet. Midweek services on Wed
nesday evening at eight o’clock. We
are studying the Book of Revelations.
We cordially invite you to use our
library and come to one and all of
our services. A welcome to all.
A. G. SHRIVER, Pastor.
Christian Science
Services will be held at 11 a. m.
Sunday in Masonic hall. The subject,
“Ancient and Modern Necromany,
Allen Mesmerism and Hypnotism, De
nounced.” Wednesday evening serv
ice at 8 o’clock. The reading room is
open on Wednesday from 2 to 5 and
7 to 8. Sunday school at 12 m. All
are cordially invited.
ALA8KA SERVICE MEN
The complete war record ol every
Alaskan who served in the army, navy,
marine or signal corps from the time
ot enlistment or deduction by draft
should be compiled by the territory.
This war history should bo a perman
ent record of Alaska’s participation
in the war.
The history should include:
(1) A special and detailed bk>
gapby of each ot the Alaskan men
who have given their lives during the
war, Including 'photographs.
(2) A general biography of each of
the men who have given service dur
ing the war, including photographs.
(S) A complete and accurst* record
ot the various war activities conducted
in the territory under the direction of
tha Council of National Defense and
affiliated organisations.
(4) The record of the Red Cross in
Alaalca.
(5) Incidental Information and
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stories which will give addtiional light
on any phase of Alaska’s participation
in the war.
This work should be carried on
under direction of the governor of the
Territory, which when compiled will
eventually become an important unit
of the territorial library.—Juneau
Empire.
With the melting of the snow on
A. B. mountain near Skagway, the
famous letters from which the moun
tain gets its name show up very
plaintly. The snow melts more rapidly
on other parts of the peak, leaving
that in the gulley which forms the
letters.
Leather is coming down, so is shoe
repairing with up-to-date machines at
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