Berlin, Wednesday—'The German1
government began today despatch j
ing troops to Koeinigsburg, 'n East
ern Prussia, which province th9
Spartacans have undertaken "o
s>eifce.. ' $ |
This is believed to be an open
gatewaw for the Bolsheviki armies ol
Russia to invade Germany and as" '
sist the Spartacans.
Marshal law ia being declared in
all atowns and villiagn's which have
been occupied by the government
troops and through this method
law at.d order ia being restored.
Many strategic points have been
retaktn by the government troops
which were recently seizzed by tho
Spartft-eanS.. I
WILSON SIS WITHOUT CALLING
CONGRESS 10 IKE NEEOEO LAWS
New York, March 5—President
Wilson, in addressing a group of
newspapermen who had gone aboard
the Steamship George Washington
to get a last word from him said'.
"Every statement I made last
night in my address in this city, and
every utterance I hAve made since
my return to the United States
will be understood, by the people at
large if not certain politicians.
"Where the responsibility for
blocking much needed legislation
lies is perfcetlyi well known to the
public, and the public doies not need
to share this responsibility.
Mormon Church
Is Dedicated
In East
New York, March 5 — United
Sta'es senator Reed Smoof of Utaa.
au ?postle of the Mormon church,
was the principle speaker at tie
dedication today of the Brooklyn
chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ
of the atter Day Saints.
Tom Running got back today
from Fort Seward where he has
been in service for several months
Tom had Quite a lot of trouble in
being accepted but final iy made >t
and now he is discharge^ and ready
to enter th© field of commerce a
gain beartier and healthier than
when be 'joined up."
Didn't All Go In
The Melting Pot
Munich. March 5—All those who
knew Munich and other German
cities possessed or beautiful and
impos'ng churches, ro-M with a
(ieep sense of regret, a year or two
ago, that the military authorities
had' requisitioned the chupch bells
for the sake of the copper and
other metal they contained. The
government tried to do It system
atically, and took only such bells
as would leave harmonous parts
of a set of chimes Intact
Now the bells, or auch of them
as have not been melted up and
used, are to be returned' to their
original places. The government
hag issued an official notice to *he
effect that it surrenders its pur
chase right and will sell back tho
bells to all who claim them.
IN CASE OF FIRE
You will probably forget all about your liberty bonds,
insurance, will and other valuable papers until too late.
If you have a box in our safe deposit vault to keep them
in they are safe.
You have a key and no one else can get to them but
you. The cost is (for box large enough to put all your
papers in.) From 25c per month up.
We would be pleased to show them to you without
you being under any obligation.
BANK OF ALASKA
New Goods Just Received
Van Houten's Cocoa 1-2 lb 70c
Christie's Soda Biscuits 2 lbs Tins 75c each
Royal Yeast Cakes (Canadian) 2 for 25c
Bake-Ko (Egg Substitute) 1 Package Equal
to 3 doz eggs 30c each
P. H. GANTY
FOB Mill IBIS
HIE 11II SESSION
Junoau, March 5—The Fourth
Alaska Legislature convened a< noon
yesterday. The Senate perfected
a temporary organization only, but
the House of Representatives was
permanently organized, with B- J
White of the First Division
for Speaker; Harry F. Morton,
Chief Clerk; M. F. Joyce,Sergeant
at-arms; LeRoy Vestal Messen
ger, and Rev George G. Bruce,
Chaplain. • I )
At exactly noon Secretary of the
Territory Charles E. Davidson called
the Sneate to order, and Rev. J. T.
McQueen offered prayer. Secre
tary Davidson read hig certification
Of election of Senators WilUan Britt,
James Frawiey, Thoana^ C. Hesg as
the new members of the Senate.
Judie Robert W. Jennings then
administered the oath of office to
the newly elected Senators.
Following" the short session of the
Senate, Secretary Charles E. Davi>
»on called the Hou« to order. Pray
er wag offered by Rev eGorge ft
Bruce. Secretary Davidson read
his certification of the election of
the members of the House, showiusj
Willaim W. Casey I. Sowerby, E.
J. White and J. H. Davies elected
from »he first Division; John Noon,
H. A. Slater, E. E. Ray and James
A. Patterson from the third Division!]
Cteor.'e W. Pennington, A, J. Nor
dale, John "W. Dunn and E. B. Col
ling of the fourth Division.
Judge Robert W. Jennings admin
istered the oaths of office to tho
member?. I . I
RUSSIAN JEW FIRES II SHUTS
AI RESIDENCE FRENCH PRESIDENT
Paris, March 5 — A Rusal<in Jew
named Kneller took two Shots
President Poincaire today, Both
shots tell on the veranda of the
president's home. Hhe Jew was ar
rested and is in jail. When fisted
why he did this act he said he did
so as t demonstration against #1
lied intervention in Russia.
Berlin March 5 — The Sp-Vta
cana have overpowered and seized
the guards of the city prisons and
Jiaftie liberated all of the political
prisoners in Bremen.
The Spartans are striving to pull
off a general strike.
ALF DIXON GETS
BACK 10 NORTH
Alt Dixoo of C&rcross was an
arrival on the S&nta Rita last night
from Haines, where he been
marroned since last Sunday. Mr.
Dixon is one of the Dixon brothers
of Carcross Y. T. who are pioneer#
of thit district and are well known
throughout Yukon Territory. Alf
Dixon joined the Black contingent in
the f^l of 1916 and has been over
seas for ajmost &11 the time since
| then.
Unfortunately for Mr. Dixon hia
j.health gave out while in training
camp In Witley, England and he haa
been. In poor health er&r flince and
for that reason he ddd not get over
to France.
Mr. Dixon ia rapidly regaining his
health and stated that as be came
towards the coast he oould feel tho
Improvement every day and now ho
say? he Is perfectly contented for
the first time since he left and »ays
he will stay in the good old Yukon.
Mr. Dixon will go over the hill
i tomorrow on the train where lie wU
be met by hig Carcrose frlendg who
[are holding over part of the big re
| caption which took place there last
j night in honor of the returning sol*
diers, Fred Maclannan and Aubrey
[Simmons. 'tl'fcl !X«'
HRY IS BACK
IH THE ICES
! - f i
Harry Ask, junior member of the
| firm oi' C. W. Aslc and Sona arrived,
home 'his morning from Fort Sew
| ard where he has been serving the
colors since lapt October.
Harry has been honorably dis
charged and while not having bad j
the honor of overseas duty be was
nouq the leas willing to go and liko
thousands of other soldier boya
did not get the opportunity
Harry expresses himself aj« glad
to be back and is delighted wltbl <he
new big store and hag buckled
down to hard work with hlg usual
enterprise and vim.
He tfays it looks good to btin.
Don't Fool With
Uncle Sam's
Buzz Saw
The dubious distinction of being
th» first man to feel the judicial
road roller for neglecting to msxe
an income tax return was achieved
by Seymour L. Rau, a "security
broker1 of New York, Mr. Rai
i>le>ad ignorance and bad advice in
vain. The trial court fixed the pen
ality at twice the ammount of the
tax of $162.25 that wasn't paid,
two fines of $150 each and 30 days
in jail. Men: Don't fool with Un
cle Sam'b buzz saw.—Exchange.
Business Goes
To Employes
Chicago, March 5— Full manage
ment and control of an envelope
company was turned over to the
employes last night by Clement L.
Clapp, president of the concern and
A pioneer in envelop® manufacture
In the middle west, who announced
his retirement,
"The transfer of the business to
our employes is in the spirit °f
world democracy and a reward) for
faitbful service and fealty to duty,"
B&id Mr. Clapp.
Walter L. Smith of Cordova was
recently married in San Francisco
to Miss Alta Gal ispy of that city.
Mr, Smith will soon get his dis
charge, and bring his bride to Cor
dova, where his parents resid®.
The big freighter Cordova hav
ing discharged its big load) of
freight Is due to sail from this port
this afternoon.
Large consignments of gasoline
and oil for across the line made up
part of its cargo.
John Cleoak who Is in the hospi
tal corpg at Fort Seward cam© up
today on the Peterson and is enjoy
S few days furlough. John has had
quite a long stay away from the
Gateway City and his many friends
are glad to have him back for a
_i_L. iU«.-ktLdLLa!S!Sl
New York, Wednesday—Just be-:
fore boarding the StekmsMji Georgo j
Washington, President Wilson re- :
celved a delegation which had been 1
named by, the Irish r^ce convention
which met recently in Philadelphia.
President Wilson refused, howev- (
er, to enter the convention room un
til Justice Cohalan, of the Supreme
Court o' New York had. withdraw*.
President Wilson stated that Jus
tice Cohalan was mentioned in some
of Count Von Bernstorff's correar
pendente, and the chief executive
therefore refused to meet him. it
wag out of deference to the Presi •
dent's wishes that Justice Cohal&u
withdrew,
BANKS WILL FINANCE RAILROADS
UNTIL 60NGRESS GOMES THRU
Washington, March 5—According
to au announcement mad« by Elf
ector General Hines today the War
Finance board and private banks of
the United States will pa-obabl? fi
nance thfi railroads. i&Ir. Hinee said
that the government had no Iramed'
Late Intention of releasing the rail
roads as a result o£ the failure «"t
congress to provide funds to oper3^
them He stated that an effort would
be m?<'e to carry on the railroad Pro
jectg altho he did not specifically
mention the Alaska railroad.
Will Make Life
Masks Of All
Paris, March 6 — The United
States has ordered that U£q masks
he made of every member of toe
American commission to the peaco
conference. The work will he done
by Lieut. Alan T. Schwartz, E. T.
Nug-ent amid Miss Eleanor C.Allen.
Themask, which will be made by
an entirely aew process, will require
ifrom 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
Some French statesmen already
have had' masks made.
Troy's Nomina
tion Confirmed
Washington, March 5—The United
States Senate confirmed the nom
ination of John W. Troy editor
and publisher of the Alaska Daily
Empire, for Collector of Customs
lor the I>istrict of Alaska with
headquarters at Juaeau,
WEATHER DELAYS
U.S. MARSHAL'S
RETURN
Depuey U. S. Marshal X. O. Har
dy returned last night from Junea-u
and Haines after spending several
[weeks going and coming.
Mr. Hardy started for home *
I yeek ago last Monday but owing to
stormy weather the boat turned
badk and then he madie another
Start Qn Saturday a^d got ag far aa
Haines where ne had to remain un
til last night, •
Mr. Hardy went down with the
prisoner Goslow who is implicated
In the murdier of a woman of the
underworld in Juneau.
Gofalow has been bound over to
the grand jury on a charge of gr^nd
larceny. .
"Wiangell is now without an ex
press office. The V'ells Fargo close
their offiec there the past week. It
is reported that the local agent re
fused to continue unless he received
more pay.
Most joyfully we welcomc you back!
May the days as well as the years ahead of
you ever keep fresh in your memory the
appreciation and pride which mere words alone
cannot express* You did the job right!
Who's
Your
Tailor?
Military training has certainly worked
wonders with your physique—your new
clothes to properly fit your bigger chest,
smaller waist, more muscular limbs, should
be made expressly for you by Ed. V.
Price & Co.
Our new fashions and woolens await your inspec
tion and we will gladly measure you and arrange for de
livery of the finished clothes to suit your convenience.
JAMES KENNEDY