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The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
Movement of Large Num- bers of German Troops to Central and Southern Bel gium is On.
TURKS APPLY TORCH
 TO ARMENIAN TOWNS
Durazzo Surrounded Three Sides by Troops of Central Powers and Certain Fall Is Believed Imminent.

Amsterdam dispatches receiv- cd yesterday indicate that the iong expected offensive move ment of the Germans on the western frunt is about to ma ture. The dispatches state that German troops in large num- bers are now being moved to central and southern Be eium and it is therefore believed, ac- cording to the dispatches, that the starting of a drive on the part of the Germans, on scale never yet seen during the pres ent war, is very imminent.
 A Rome dispatch is to the effect that Durazzo, the prin- cpaI seaport of Albania, is about to fall into the hands of the Austro German forces. It is defended principally by Monte, negrins. Serbans and AIbanians, although it has been asserted that thete is also garrison of ltalian troops there. The dis patches of yesterday state that the place is now surrounded on three sides by the forces of the Teutonic allies, and it is therefore thought certain, even in Rome, that it's fall Is only matter of q few hours.
 Armenia is reported to again be in state of devastation as a result of the Russian invasion. The havoc, however, is being W ought by the retreating Tur- kish so diers. who seem deter mined to leave nothing of value behind them for the advancing Russians. The dispatches state that wholesale nassacre8 are common occurrence, and that a trail of Dpood and ashes marks the path of the retreating Turks, the torch having been freely applied.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
GERMAN DRIVE ON
 WEST FRONT DUE
Age Hits Kaiser
 Hair turns White

LONDON. Jan 25.-The Daily Mail correspondent, who arrived at Nish January Is. describes what he saw of the German emperor at close range on several occasions NiSh and what happened at nc royal banquet where the yI. peror was the guest of King FcI | nand.
 peror directly l left the train" says the correspondent.
 King Ferdinand had only a fey minutes before received him on his arrival from the west, and the royal pair were walking up and down the station platform without ceremony arm in arm.
 'I had never seen Ferdinand be fore, and it was eight years since had seen the emperor.
 What 8 change,
 The emperor is not the tall man represented in his photographs 
 Beside the great, massive figure of the hawk-nosed Ferdinand who has curious ducklike waddle, the great war lord seemed almost di minutive.
 The people did not show much interest in the emperor, but the Bulgarian ministers were obsequi ous
 How did the emperor look?
 ''Whether it be due to the ia tigues of war, the effect of a two days journey or i'll health, I can not say, but his face is that of a tired and broken man.
 His hair is white, though his mustacha is still suspiciously dark
 "There was an absence of the old activity of gesture.
 He is greatly aged
 He held in his hand a handker thief witch he was perpetually us ing, and I noticed later at the ban Quet that he seemed to require it to assuege the continual coughing
 The handkerchief was a hugo Turkish affair of red, embroidered with a white Turkish star and cres- "ent in the corner.
 The emperor ate and drank vir- tually nothing at the banquet. and it is said that he always eats be-
 Certainly he spent more time coughing than eating at Nish."
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
Investigation of
 Graft IS Ordered

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 20.- By order of Brigadier General Scott acting secretary of war, there will be a sweeping investigation in the aviation branch of the signal corps. Charges have been preferred against Lieut. Col. Reber, who is at the head of this branch of the service under General Scrive. In addition 10 the charges of graft which have been laid against those in charge of the aviation corps, there is also a charge of gross inefficiency.
 It is charged that enlisted men in the aviation corps are given pro motion by purchase: that any man in the service who wants promo tion must purchase it. These matters have been under in vestigation for some time in quiet way, but the public investigation was not authorized until the pres ent time.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
Senate Ratifies
 Nicaraguan reaty

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 20,- The senate Saturday ratified the treaty which gives the United States a 99-year lease on the Nicaraguan canal route and naval base in the gulf of Fonseca The considera- tion for the lease is s3,000000. Ac- cording to rumors about Washing ton, Germany has been trying to conclude a treaty which would give that country the rights secured by the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
DU R AZZC IS ABOUT TO FALL.

ROME, Feb. 20.-Authentic ad- vices have been received here that Durazzo, the capital of Albania, is surrounded on three sides by Teu- tons and there is little doubt that it will fall into the hands of the Germans, Bulgars and Austrians within the next few days. While the Italian war office will make no an nouncement as to the situation at In z~- it is generally admitted in army circles that it is consid- cred useless on the part of the al lies to attempt to withstand the at tack of the enemy any longer.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
EXPLANATION ASKED.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb 20.- The propounding of a question by Secretary Lansing relative to the declaration of the Germans to sink all armed merchant vessels has caused sensation in official Wash ington It is, How will you know that guns are on board the boats before you attack them?" The question was asked of German Am bassador von Bernstorff and has ~ot yet been answered.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
F ather of Country
 Criminally Libeled
MAN ARRESTED FOR LlBELlNG THE MEMORY OF GEORGE
 WASHINGTON

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-Paul Has ser. newspaper and magazine writer of this city, has been ar rested for criminal libel, the charge being that he wrote and published letters tending to show that George Washington, dur ing his lifetime, was a prOfane and incorporate man. The charges were preferred by Col. James Joab and a warrant for the arrest of Hasser was immed- lately issued. The preliminary hearing of Hasser on the charge will be held Monday
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
Japs Are Building
 Passenger Vessels
PLAN OF JAP SHIPBUlLDERS INVOLVES EXPENDITURE
 OF LARGE SUM.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20.- Plans for the construction of a ship yard in Japan and the building of seven new vessels were reported in shipping cir cles today to have been made by the dire tors of the Tokyo Risen Kaisha at a meeting held at Tokyo.
 Two passenger vessels of 25,- 900 tons displacement and five f 10 GOO tons, it is said, will be built at total cost of about s1S,500000, including the ship yard. The yard, 1t Is declared, will be built at Yokohama or Shimonseki
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
SWISS TALK OF
 EMIT BRING WAR.

LONDON. Feb. 20-Dispatches re- ceiyed here from Geneva are to the effect that a crisis is near in Switzerland in regard to the war Agitators seem to have been at work among the people, but it is believed that the general wish is that the Swiss government main tain its stand of neutrality. It is stated in the dispatch received here that numerous officials of high stand ing in Switzerland are in favor of seeing their country allied with England and France.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
BRITISH STOP
 AMERICAN BOAT

SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 20-The American steamer China, bound from San Francisco for this port, was stopped and searched yester- day at point on the Chinese coast not far distant from this city by a British battleship. And it is stated that the search was not with out results, as the British officers succeeded in taking 40 Germans from the American boat The China has not yet reported here, although she Is expected hourly.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
Auto Bandits Are
 Busy in Frisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 20.-Last night was one of terror in San Francisco. Six holdups, all carried out with the aid of an automobile
 took place, and in every instance. the thieves made their getaway. From the descriptions given by the people held up, it appears that two different cars were used and that two different crews of holdup men were on the job. The manner in which all the holdups were made indicate that it was all the work of one gang divided into two squads.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
ANARCHISTS
 ARE ' ATCHED

CHICAGO Feb. 20,-By order of Postmaster General Burleson, all anarchistiC papers published in Chi cago have been temporarily denied the use of the mails, and will be excluded from the mails until all the ag;tators have been cleaned up by the police.
 The efforts of the department will go farther and will hold up tempo rariiy the delivery of such publica- tions as come addressed to people here and which are anarchistically inclin d
 According to the authorities who have been Investigating the anar- chist plots, there will be a general roundup of a big gang within the next week
 Banquet Guarded
 NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.-Sixty plain clothes men guarded the doors of the banquet hall in which the ban quet was held by the Knights of Columbus and which Cardinal Far ley and Governor Whitman attend ed. Every entrance to the build ing was carefully guarded and de tectives were substituted for ser wants. The banquet was held with out incident, although it could not be termed a delightful affair, ow ing to the air of doubt in the minds of everyone as to the food.
 Chef Writes Letter.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-The New York Times yesterday received letter which is alleged to have been written by the chef Of the Chicago banquet at which so many were poisoned. The letter told in detail of the plans Of the plot to destroy a number of prominent people throughout the country.
 City Hall Guarded
 NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.-Fearing that anarchist agitators may make an attempt to dynamite the city hall, thus endangering the life of Mayor Mitchell and ether of the city officials who have their head quarters there, the police depart ment has ordered a strong guard Of plain clothes men and police to be on hand there at all times It is understood, although not officially announced, that the police have re ceived an intimation that such a ti0n is contemplated by dynamiters.
 Residence Dynamited.
 CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-The resi- dence of Modisto Giovanni, presi dent of the defunct Italian-Ameri can bank, of this city, was dyna mited yesterday. The police do not think the work was that of an archists, being rather of the opinion that some of those who lost money in the bank when it closed it's doors are responsible for the deed There were no casualties.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
Pope Benedict
 Seriously III

ROME, Feb. 20.-Pope Benedict is seriously ill. suffering with an attack of la grippe, according to official announcement made at the vatican today. While the pope's condition at the present time is not serious, it is feared that pneu- monia will develop.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
PARISHES FLOATING.

parishes in the eastern part of this state along the Mississippi river are under water varying from a few inches to several feet In depth an account of the breaking of the Mississippi river levee, according to reports received here. No loss of life Is reported, but 1t Is stated that thousands of the inhabit
 of the parishes have been com pelled to flee fo> their lives, leav- ing their homes to the mercy of the waters. The bre.k in the levee is stated to be fully one mile in width.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
MORE MASSACRES 7 OF ARMENIANS.

TELLS, Feb. 20.-Throughout Ar menia there has been a fresh out break of massacres as the result of the fall of Erzerum the Turkish forces plundering and burning whole ishing thousands of young girls and women.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21
Germany Alarmed at
 Her Low Birth Rate

BERLIN, Feb. 20.-The German government Is greatly alarmed at the low birth rate throughout the empire. Economist specialists, phy- sicians and statesmen are giving the matter the most careful con sideration. trying to agree upon some way of remedying conditions
 CHICAGO, Feb, 20.-If attendance at the universities throughout the country is an indication of national wisdom, we are just about twice as wise as we were ten years ago. According to statistics from thirty of our largest universities. 109,397 students haunt the campuses of these universities in pursuit of fleet foot ed knowledge. This is about dou- ble the number of students of ten years ago.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21

Hokus-What's the matter with Flubdub? He looks as though he
 Pokus-Oh, he's still keeping his New Year resolutions.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-21

Ted-What do you do when a man tries to kiss you?
 Marjorie-Oh, that's something youn have to find out for your self.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-21
IN MILADY'S BOUDOIR
81 OWN sEARs.

them. For this purpose there is
nothing better than almond meal
that is reduced to a fine powder
There are various ways of applying
the meal. A very convenient meth
cd is TO make small white muslin
bag that may be kept on the wash
stand and rubbed into the hands
before they are dry, Immediately
after the soap has been rinsed off.
Buttermilk, too, is whitener
that is not 20 be despised. Ii is a
most inexpensive beautifier and
reliable one, if you have a quantity
of it, wash both hands and face in
il daily, and you will soon notice
great improvement.
When il becomes necessary to use
strong soaps in homework you
should counteract the action of it
upon the hands by rinsing them in
vinegar and then in clear water.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-21

1t is possible TO have pretty hands
even when one must do homework.
All that is required is a little pre-
caution and extra care. / know of
a woman who / frequently find
scrubbins the kitchen linoleum and
the front steps. and yet has soft,
well-shaped hands that are more
beautiful than many of her work
free friends. Personally, / would
value very little the friendship of
any woman whose hands did not
perform their share of service. TO
humanity, and, personally, too, /
have added respect for that woman,
who, while contributing her part,
keeps her hands we'll groomed, and
a positive admiration have for the
woman whose hands under the cir
cumstances of service, are beautiful.
About the first thing TO do TO an
unsightly pair of hands is TO whiten
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-21
NEWS OF INTEREST TO
POLISH CITIZENS
PERSONALS.

PERSONALS
Louis Kazmirski, student OF the
Niagara university, Niagara Falls.
y. Y, will arrive here this evening
30 spend the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Kaz-
mirski, 1853 Linden av.
John Szczechowicz, who has been
here on business, left today for
Hammond.
Walter Fredricks of Chicago is
here visiting with friends.
Edward Martylewicz, w. Sample
St, has gone to East Chicago to
spend few days with relatives.
Stanislaus Michalowsk of Grand
Rapids is here on a business visit.
Frank Szaranski. w. Washington
av., has gone TO Indiana Harbor to
spend a few days with friends.
Peter Beczkiewicz, student of St.
Stanislaus college, Chicago, will ar
rive here Friday to spend the
Christmas holidays with his mother,
Mrs. Emilia Beczkiewicz. III S.
Laurel St
Frank Rogowicz arrived here
from Lansing for a few days visit
with friends.
Stanislaus Zawierzynski, who has
been here visiting with friends, left
today for Detroit.
Peter Klodziejewski of Lafayette
is here on business.
Michael Grzadowski, Studebaker
St, has gone TO Chicago for the
holidays.
Stephen Wilewski returned to
East Chicago following a brief visit
with friends here.
Joseph Smiedynski arrived here
from Gary for few days visit
with friends.
Edward UrdanOwicz. Jackson st,
has gone to Detroit where he will
spend two weeks with relatives.
John NJ Wrodlewicz Of Milwau-
kee is here on business.
Stephen Koczmarski. Prairie av.,
has gone To Flint, Mich, TO spend a
few days with friends.
Erank Skarczewski returned 10
Chicago after a short visit with
friends here
Leo Kakroszewicz, W. Division St.
has left for Grand Rapids 20 spend
a few days with relatives
John Wierzynski Of South Chi
cago is spending a few days with
relatives here.
Stephen TrOsZkowski, Walnut ST,
has gone TO Chicago TO spend few
DAYS with relatives.
J. Bladewski. w. Ford st. is con-
fined 10 his home with illness.
Henry DoborOwicz Of Michigan
City is here on business
Frank L. Czuralewicz. Indiana
av.. has gone TO Chicago for an in
definite stay
George Przybolewski OF Goshen
is here on a business visit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-21
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. II. a. Fink and Mrs.
Grace Fink Davis will spend Christ
mas in Chicago with Ralph Fink.
Charles Norton Of Los Angeles,
Calf. will spend. the holidays with
his sister. Mrs. Leo Swank, 112 +.
Bartlett St
Bryan ]. Stansfield of Philadelphia.
Pa. mas arrived here 10 spend
Christmas with Rev. and Mrs. J.
A. Gardiner, S31 w. Colfax av.
Miss Grace Goodman returned
from Northwestern university We'd
nesday evening to spend the Christ
mas vacation here.
Thornton Stansfield of Detroit
will arrive here Saturday TO spend
Christmas with Rev. and Mrs. J. A.
Gardiner. S3l w. COlfax av.
Miss Roberta Stair. general sec
rotary of the Y. w c. A. of Evans
Vile. Ind. arrived Wednesday even
ing to spend Christmas with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Z. Stair. 900 n. Allen st.
Charles X. Woolman. sos Portage
av.. has gone for a three months
visit in California. While on the
trip he will spend some time with
Or. NOrthrup of San Diego
William Mecklenberg and Miss
Henrietta Sass of Chicago are visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Thore,
Pennsylvania av.
ID. A. Friesem. 326 w. jefferson
blvd. has returned from Chicago
accompanied by ais parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Friesem Of Eau Claire, Wis,
who will remain for a short visit.
Miss Agnes White, who has been
attending school at Franklin college
returned Wednesday TO spend the
vacation with her mother, Mrs.
Nellie White 40 w. Navarer 50.
Miss Ruth Harding, a student of
Northwestern university, returned
Wednesday to spend the Christmas
holidays at the home of her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Otis c.. Hard
ing. $40 Leland av
Miss Ruth Frye, III Walnut St.
returned Thursday from Adrian,
Mich. where she has been attend
ing school. to remain here for the
holidays.
Miss Vera Kramer and Mrs. Harry
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-21

and whites separately. allowing a
tablespoon Of milk to each egg Turn
into a pan and boil very slowly. stir
ring all the time.
Dinner.
Baked Finnan Haddie-Soak the
fish for half an hour in cold water.
Drain. place in a baking pan and
pour over a cup OF milk and "a table
spoon of butter Bake slowly until
the milk is done and nearly
absorbed.
Potato Souffie-Boil and mash
white potatoes. Add half a cup Of
milk and two well beaten eggs Sea-
son with salt and pepper. Bake 90
minutes in a hot oven.
Broiled Egg plant-Pare the plant
and cut in slices a quarter inch
.hick. Lay on a. creased brOiler
and brOil until done turning often
o keep il from burning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-21

Alsfassar. 6O9 Lincoln way E, have
returned from Laporte.
Miss Grace Smalley and Mrs. 7.
Smaliey of Ligonier spent Wednes-
day here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton c. Brown
and daughter, Jane, of Salt Lake
City. will arrive Saturday to be the
guests of Mrs. Browns parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. II. Berkey. 1904 S. Main
St. over the holidays.
Miss Jane Rudy. PIG 5. Scott st,
will leave Sunday for Indianapolis
20 spend Christmas at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Banford.
Mrs. Grace Genge. Lincoln way
z. is in indianapolis for the holi-
days.
dr. and Mrs. William ingalls, and
Miss Mae Jaeger of Buchanan, Mich,
spent Thursday here
Kenneth Burner will return from
the University of Wisconsin TO be
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F.. f.
Burner. 1913 Cottage Grove av., dur
ing the vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Patterson and
daughters Lucille and Vera, els S
Rush St. will spend Christmas in
Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs Bonnie Gezie OF
Argos. Ind. have returned home aft
er visiting with Mrs. Minnie Francis
sol Haley ST, for a few days.
Miss Jeanette Jude. who is at
tending ST. Mary's academy. is
spending her Christmas vacation
with her mother. Mrs. James A
Jude. sol f. Washington av.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Deahl OF
Laporte will spend Christmas with
Mrs. James A. Jude, 901 z. Wash
ington av.
Miss Ruth Hoover and Miss Vita
lus Borders OF Three Oaks. Mich.
are guests OF the formers parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Willus Hoover. 626 s
Carroll st.
Arthur Bergman Of this city left
Wednesday for a visit in Peru, Ind
Miss Josephine Sullivan. $40 s
Scott st. expects 10 leave soon aft
er Christmas for Dayton. o.
Misses Katie and Ruth Gezie OF
Argos. Ind, are spending the Christ
mas vacation with their aunt, Nrs
Minnie Francis. sol Valley ST
Earl c. Fries has returned from
Ann Arbor 10 spend the holiday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-21
MARJORIE MAKES A


NEW DANCE E,ROCk
What a lovely gown" exclaimed
Marjorie. as she came upon Marie
catching up a torn place in the lace
of one of her aunt's ball dresses.
Il do wish L could make another
dance frock. Mine is getting shabby
and everyone has seen IL, anyway"
II think l can help you with some
suggestions" smilingly answered
Marie. 1T would not cost much and
you can make it yourself, l am
sure"
"Oh. tell me how, Marie" CUR
gled Marjorie, Il shall be so CRATE
full and will be ever so careful to
exactly follow your directions"
Well, nothing makes a lOvelier
dance frock," began Marie, than
silk net or tulle, as the dressmaker
calls il. and nothing Is easier TO
fashion into a satisfactory evenins
costume, because tulle of itself falls
into such exquisite lines of grace.
But there must be plenty of tulle as
any suggestion of skimpiness will
spoils such a frock completely, for
tulle is a most impalpable fabric
and a good deal of il is necessary
for the right affect.
Make first. a low-necked sleeve
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-21
What the French Maid Told Marjorie
By JANE LOWELL

less slip of some soft silk. pussy
willow will give the prettiest sheen
together with softness, though crepe
de chine or golden red satin may
be used if preferred. The bodice is
TO be girlishly simple, just folds of
the silk net, caught at the shoulder
with shirring and drawn into the
belt at the back and front. The
belt is a wide strip of wide satin
ribbon, folded in three and tied
rather snugly around the waist with
a butterfly bow at the back.
The skirt gives the real charac-
ter TO the frock. which is fluffy and
soft in its silhouette, because it has
ruffles twelve inches deep, with
enough narrow ruffles between to
give the length of the skirt. At
tached TO the waistline are four
yard square sections of tulle which
hang, or rather float, points down
over the ruffles.
These sections come as low as
the knee and are picot edged all
around. The ruffles may also be
picot edged, if one cares to go to
the extra expense. This pretty frock
may be carried out in white, pale
yellow, pale pink tulle, with the
pussy willow slip in matching
shade"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-21

with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
n. Fries, 316 Cushing st
Miss Helen Yerrick, 221 st. Jo-
seph St, has returned from Oberlin
college at Oberlin, O., TO spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. l. Yerrick.
Miss Constance SemOrtier, los b..
limerick St. will return today from
the Academy OF the Visitation at
Rock Island, Ill. 10 spend the
Christmas time.
Mrs. Viola Fowler of Rolling
Prairie has returned from a several
weeks visit with relatives in Penn
sylvania.
Judge and Mrs. Ben r. Lindsey
left last evening for New York city
after a few days stay here.