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The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
WILL PROHIBIT
 ALL BOOZE ADS
Especial to The Citizen)

JUNEAU, Apr. 19.-Alaska is to be really dry. Not only are men to be compelled to go without their daily drinks, but they cant even read their favorite beverage adver- tisements, if the law which has been recommended for passage by the senate committee passes. Mrs. Cor nelia Templeton Hatcher, of w. c. T. U. fame, appeared before the senate sitting as a committee of the whole today and made a strong plea for the enactment of the proposed legislation.
 Ed Russell followed Mrs. Hatcher, and asked that the matter be de- ferred in order to give some of the smaller papers in the territory a chance to adjust themselves to the different conditions. The measure was finally reported back, recom- mended for passage.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
ONLY WAR MEASURES TO BE CONSIDERED DURING
 THE SPECIAL SESSION
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Apr 19.-That nationwide prohibition during the than possible, stated tonight by congressional leaders of both parties Ii the President considers that the country would benefit from hbition while fighting congress ready to pass the necessary legislation.
 At caucus of the Democratic leaders today 1t de cded that only dealing with the would be sdered the present special session. If the administration considers prohibition of the problems to be dealt with in connection with legislation, will be taken up the pending have been disposed ot
 While President Wilson has made any definite regarding this matter he is known to have had it under consideration and has studied the in which other nations have dealt with it. Proml from different sections of the country have suited with him regarding it, and several of the leading pro hibtionists, including w. J. Bryan, have advised him to ask for absolute prohibition.
 The action of Russia, which first issued an edc of prohibition be effective during the days of mobilization and finding it beneficial and of the desire of people, made permanent has been cited to show that step should be taken Also the fact that both England and France found necessary put into effect limited form of prohibition is having considerable weight,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
BUTCH GORDON
 TAKES A BRIDE
Special to The Citizen)

\optN4fI lb 1 ilt 'LllILtHJ
 RICHARDSON, Apr 19 Tuesday night Henry Stock, better known throughout the interior of Alaska as Butch" Gordon, the owner and man ager of Gordon's roadhouse on the Valdez trail, gave his friends the biggest suprise in their lives by get ting married The bride is Miss Jennie K. Perry, of Auburn, Minn., who arrived in Fairbanks last fall on one of the last boats The cere- mony was performed by Commits sioner A. J. Griffin, of this place
 A number of guests were present from Donnelly, McCarty and other places along the trail A big we'd ding dinner was served, and the oc- casion was matte a big festivity. The newlyweds will probably take an extended trip Outside after the close of the busy season, returning home late next fall.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
GOVERNMENT WILL HAVE
 AUTHORITY TO SUPERVISE
 FOOD PRICES DURING WAR
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D, C., Apr. l9Thc most radical step taken by any democratic government will be com menced tomorrow, when legislation will be introduced in congress which will give the administration absolute power to fix prices all food supplies In addition to this the government will be authorized supervise the production of food crops and will have charge of the distrbuton that all parts of the country will be of having fair supply.
 The food supply question considered to be of the serious situations that the United $ ates facing wartime problem. The government believes that unless
 given absolute power producton distribution and price fixing, shortage AilI certainly occur, and ons will be able obtain supplies where others will be in absolute Hisn prices be prevented in other way than by government control
 It IS stated that in a o shortage prohibitive prices serious internal troubles bound arise There the government will have the power that sui cen is put i'll to insure fair crops The acreage this year will have to be greatly increased the bulletin issued yesterday by the department of agriculture shows that crop conditions extremely unavOrable this season. The kind of crops that be raised will be the government and there will be price manipulation the part of interruptions speculaors
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
POOR SELLERS
 IN THE SENATE
Special to The CItizen).

JUNEAU, Apr t9.-Lots of amuse. ment was furnished by the senate today when it delayed proceedings for ten minutes in order to find out how to spell the word "mainten- ance" No one seemed to be abse- mtely certain about the proper way, so a committee was dispatched af- ter a dictionary, and when it had been found and brought back there were some who still doubted the correctness of even MT. Webster. A second time the committee was sent forth to get lexicon by some au- thor When it was seen that both authorities agreed on the matter ev- erybody was convinced and qt pres ent there has been no indication that a measure will be introduced to change the spelling of the word
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
ROADH0USE ON
 TRAIL BURNS:
 4 TOTAL LOSS

A wire received late yesterday af ternoon by the Whtely-Wo Co. from Salcha states that the Overland roadhouse, on the Fair banks-Valdez trail, fifty miles from Fairbanks, is d total ruin as the re suit oi a fire which started yester- day shortly after noon Beyond stat ing that the building and contents are a total loss. the wire contained no details Of the conflagration, consequently nothing is known here regarding how il started II is eN- pected that further information re- garding the fire will be received here today.
 The Overland roadhouse has been owned and operated by Mir and Mrs Frank Burgess for a number of years. It k stage change sta ton, one of the stage barns of the Northern Commercial company be- ing located there For that reason it was advantageously situated and enjoyed wide patronage in years gone by.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
DEPUTY BLAMES
 II ON SHERIFF
GA soCiatcd Prcss)

SEATTLE. Apr. 19- Fred Luke, deputy sheriff of Snohomish county and right hand man of sheriff Ne Rae. of The same county took the stand today in jae Tracy murd T trial He declared that he kn W positively that the so-called Beverly park massacre which took place on October 30 of last year. at which time forty Industrial Workers of the World, it is alleged, Were forced to run the gauntlet of deputies. mum bers of them being seriously injured in the process, was the work of the sheriff himself and carried cut ua. der his orders.
 This testimony is ill contradiction to that offered by Sheriff McBae when he was placed on the stand ior the state some time ago. He declared that he went to Beverly park on the night that the occur renee took place, but that he left immediately and took no hand in the alleged beatings
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
French Continue to
 Shatter German Line
Associated Prcss)


 PARIS, Apr. 19-According 10 an official announcement made tonight by the war office. the French forces continue to crush von HinGenbcrg' line on the southern part of the battlefront from Soissons to the Champagne district Mary m moortar, posi- tion5 were captured D the French. as well as seyeraI hur- dred prisoners and much equip ment.
 The German counter attacks were net as fierce today as in the first three days of the attack, but late this afternoon twelve divisions, nearly 25o.o00. of fresh Germans were rushed to the as sistance of this part of the bat IIrtront and the struggle is eN- peeled 10 be renewed with great intensity tomorrow. The French artillery bombardment is contin- uing through the night during the present offensive.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
SPY MEASURE
 UP FOR TODAY
(AS SOCiated pTpSS1

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 19.- The espionage bill, which includes a clause providing for press censor ship, will come up before the serate tomorrow for passage or for rejec- tion. The senate today accepted an amendment which prohibits any reg ulation that in effect limits discus sion or constructive criticism of the acts of the government or of its representatives
 This amendment was added to pa Cify those members who claimed to see in the measure a threat against the right of free speech. The mem berS of the committee on public in formation stated that the amended measure was satisfactory to them. The bill as changed will not affect the espionage features, as the amend ment only has reference to the right to discuss and criticise the govern ment. The entire day was occupied in the discussion of the measure, and several lively tilts took place in the committee room. It is practically certain that the bill will be disposed of before the senate adjourns to- morrow
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
RAILROADS ARE
 GIVEN RIGHT
 TO LIFT RATES
Associated PTess)

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Apr 19.- It is extremely probable that present freight rates will be increased fiji teen per cent on June 1 all over the United States. The interstate commerce commission today issued a statement granting permission to all American railroads to file sup plemental tariff sheets increasing rates on practically all commodities.
 This action on the part of the commission has been predicted for some time. as the roads have been recently forced to grant an eight hour schedule of wages with double pay for overtime to the majority of it's employees, and it was considered that a raise would have to be made in order for the roads to pay eX- penses. In fact, at the time of the eight hour legislation, the govern ment promised that if it should be found that they were unable to ope- rate at a fair rate of profit, they would be allowed to increase rates so that a fair return on their invest ment could be realized.
 The order issued by the commits sion today is merely tentative, and is subject to either recall or change before June l.
 Shippers throughout the country are contesting the advance, and state that it is unjust. The hear ings will begin tomorrow and will
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
BILLINCSLEY
 IS BRINGING

SEATTLE, Apr. 19.-Logan Bill kingsley, self confessed violatOr of state prohibition laws and federal interstate liquor traffic regulations. today applied to the court to be per mitted to change his plea from guilty to not guilty. The court has taken it under advisement
 Billingsley was the main witness for the government in the recent Hi Gill and other city official trials, all of whom were charged with con spring to violate the federal laws. All these defendants were acquitted of the charge, and Billingsley now desires to get out from under
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
SPAIN FORMS
 NEW CABINET

MADRID, Apr. 19.- The Spanish cabinet resigned in body today, The resimations of the ministers were accepted and King Alphonso will organize d new cabinet at once.
 The wholesale resignation was caused by the serious labor question that now confronts the country. A few days ago widespread strikes broke out all over Spain and were accompanied by great disorder and rioting The entire kingdom is prac, tically under martial law, and will remain so until the disturbances sub side
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
Villistas Routed
 By Federal Troops
lAssociated rressl

JUAREZ, Mexico. Apr 19- In the first battle of General Murgia. the commander of the government troops, against the Villa bandits. at San Miguel to- day. the Villaistas were admir- tered cushing defeat and Ioat d hundred men SAi l aH2 more than twice hat nunOer were wounded The banG Is were driven from the field in utter rout and have retreated into he mountains.
 General Murgia has orders from President Carranza to keep the field until he has wiped the bands of murderers out of eX.st- enCc, and this is the first step in the new campaign. The federal troops have large quantities of ammunition and al" well fixed with general supplies, while the bandits are running short of both ammunition and supplies
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23

will begin night sessions tomorrow night in order 10 clear up the ac cumulated measures. There is not much prospect of having an extra session called
 A motion was made today in the lower house to start the night ses. sions tonight, bu' it was defeated It was determined, howeyet % De. gin work tomorrow night and hold sessions every night until the busi- ness is all cleared, which will prob ably be the end of the session. The senate will probably take similar ac. ton
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
NEWLYWEDS
 NOT EXEMPT

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr 19- The war department officially an nounced today that men eligible for conscription who have married since the recent statement issued by the department. that married men would be exempted from service until the last call, will have to go along with the unmarried. Attempts to evade military service in this man. ner will be useless. as the depart ment has been watching the situa- tion closely and has decided that numerous marriages taking plare during the last two weeks have been made to escape military duty.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23

were presented in the senate. Most of the day Was spent in discussion of various measures, and little was accomplished.
 In the house two memorials were passed. one of thAn asking for the establishment of wireless station at Craig and the other asking that Dry Straits be dredged This af- lernoon the mining inspector bill was placed for final passage The anti fish trap bill Was made special or, der, and at late hour the house, sitting as d committee of the whole was still discussing the measure
 The senate by unanimous consent allowed the introduction of three new bills today, They were, Heckman act to make uniform all law regard ing business corporations; establish ing bureau or agriculture and i'm migration and another bill provid ing money for the maintenance of this bureau,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
]. 5. FLEET
 IS pATR0LINC
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Apr, 19.- The navy department tonight made an official announcement that the American navy is rapidly taking over the coast patrol work that has been heretofore done by the war ships of England and France.
 The object of this patrol, which has been maintained by the allied fleets since the outbreak of the war, is to protect shipping leaving Am erican ports from possible German raiders and German submarines. The warships of the allies that have been assigned to this work are being re- leased as rapidly as possible and are returning to their home sta tions According to the announce ment, the American fleet will main tain patrol from Canada to the Panama canal.
 If U-Need-A dictionary, try The Citizen.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23

be held in different sections of the country in order that every ship per of any note will have a chance to go over the matter thoroughly. The railroads will be given every
 opportunity to show that they are not making fair and reasonable profit above their actual operating expenses and depreciation losses. and
 if such is found to be the case, the order of the commission will be made permanent and higher freight rates will be effective after June l.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
CLUB ASKS CHANGE
 IN THE GAME LAWS

The Fairbanks Commercial club has officially entered the ranks of the conservatonists That is. it has determined upon policy of con, seryation more radical than ever be fore, although it has always stood up for the use of home grown and home produced products of all kinds.
 This time the Commercial club is tackling the meat question. For, realizing that the quantity of meat brought into this country annually is something enormous and at that is sometimes inadequate for filling the demands of the populace, under present conditions, the club has de termined to try to have the game laws of the interior changed so that the people may be permitted to use wild meat
 The decision to do something in the matter was arrived at yesterday afternoon at d meeting of the ex- eeutiye board Of the club held for the purpose of discussing the meat situation Ii was pointed out at the meeting that, with the game laws a little less stringent than they are any meat shortage could be relieved and the supply on hand conserved. particularly during the present war, when the governments policy is con servation.
 No particularly radical change in the game laws is contemplated as far as can be learned It is just a matter of getting a month cut off of the first part of the season and added on to the latter part, in con nection with the killing of big game.
 The law as it stands at present has always been source of an noyance to Alaskans, particularly the hunters of waterfowl The season for waterfowl now opens on Sep tember l, or practically after all of the game birds have started for southern haunts. It is the inten- ton of the Commercial club to have the season start on August 15 if possible in order to give the hunt ters at least two weeks time to hunt before the birds start south,
 The big game season now opens on August l and closes December 10, with fifteen days added to give the hunters time to dispose of the meat they have killed. The change contemplated by the club in this law is to have the season commence on September 1 and end on January 10, giving the hunters until Janu- ary 25 instead of December %, as formerly, to dispose of the game they have killed.
 In this connection, however, a tag ging system is also planned. That is, the club plans to have a system inaugurated, if possible, whereby d hunter may kill game during the open season and bring it to town, and, if it is not disposed of when brought in, for any reason, have a tag placed on it by any deputy mar shal or game warden, giving him the right to hold and dispose of it at any time of year that he chooses.
 The executive board of the club voted yesterday to solicit the aid of Delegate Sulzer in the matter of getting the law changed to suit con ditiOns in the interior To that end a telegram asking for the proposed change is in the process of formula tion and will probably be sent to the delegate some time today
 cIpNCunp BEING cNIJHuT
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
SURVEYOR BEING SOUGHT.

The whereabouts of Harold Hart ley, formerly of Napa, California, are being sought He is a surveyor by occupation and is believed to have located in Alaska about twelve years ago. at which time he was last heard from Anyone knowing any thing regarding him or his where abouts is requested to communicate with Mrs. J. Burger or P. s. King, of Napa, California-Alaska papers plsass copy
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
HELLO RUSSIA:
 MISS ALASKA
Especial to The CitiZen)

JUNEAU, Apr. 19--A resolution was passed today under suspension of rules by the Alaska senate ex- tending the greetings of the territory to our nearest sister republic, Rus sia. The resolution was introduced late yesterday afternoon by Senator Aldrich
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23

 SLOWS DOWN
Special to The Citizen)

JUNEAU, Apr 19.--After its orgy of bill introducing yesterday. the territorial legislature only introduce ed three new bills today, and these
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
NIGHT WORK
 DECIDED ON
Special to The Citizen)

TSptCIdI tO IHt CItIZtHJ
 JUNEAU, Apr. 19.-Owing to the press of business in the legislature, it Is very probable that both houses
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23

Three Jack London stories for $150 Inquire Citizen.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-11-23
FARMERS sHoRr{., a, 4 IN
WOOD, DECENN. ~

We have been notltieGes.Mt there
will be Farmers Short Course held
! in Wood on Friday, December 7, and
you had better begin arranging right
now to attend this course. There
will be at least three representatives
from the State Agricultural College
here on that date who will talk on
various subjects connected with
farming and stock raising and also
home economics Now we would like
TO see this one Of the biggest and best
short courses ever held In the county
and 1t can be made such By every one
taking 40 d and doing his or her part,
and the most important thing OF all
is to make it point to attend. II
the Pioneer Corn Contest boys would
get busy and send in their verified
reports rs TO the yield OF their acre Of
prize corn, perhaps we could arrange
to have the $25 time certificate
awarded TO the winner during this
short course, and perhaps some other
especially interesting features could
be arranged for the day that would
make it one of pleasure and profit for
all who attend and one long TO be
remembered. The following is a list
vi tilt SpcdheIS anu ltIe SuUJpclS Illey
will be prepared to talk on:
GUY f. MORRISON, Extension special
ist in Live Stock.
Judging the Draft Horse.
Bsef and Dairy Cattle Judging.
Organization Of Local Breed
CenterS."'
Organization OF Young Mems
Calf Feeding Demonstrations.
MARY A. DOLvE, Extension Specialist
in Home Economics.
Food and it's Use
Food Preparation and ConServa-
tion.
Garment Making.
w. w. UNDERWOOD, County Agent
OF Hughes County, or
f. l.. SUTHERLAND, Foreman OF
Eureka Sub-station.
Now II you have any ideas as re-
CARDS the arranging Of the program
or anything else that would add to
success and the attendance OF the
Short Course come in and tell us
about It. Perhaps we can make your
idea work out. Mr.. Farmer and
remember this Short
Course is arranged especially for your
benefit, and it won't cost you cent
to attend. so be here.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-11-23

Monday saw the close OF the big
drive by the Y. Nj G. A for S35,.
OOO,OO0O0 war fund Locally We be
lieve the drive was a success, in fac,
our people responded more liberelly
than was antici pated whep the drive
was first ANNOUNCED The E iitor, as
local Chairman, on Tuesday forward
ed 10 th3 State Treasurer Of the or
ganization draft for $224.65, which
represents the contribution from this
locality. Seventeen dollars and a
half Of this amount was sent TO the
local chairman from Happy Hollow
aud the balance was all collected in
Wood. We are informed that the
Rosebud country contributed about
ST, 800, practically all cash. We have
not learned the total amount Of Mel
lette countls contribution The na
ton wide drive was grand success,
AND the money will he used bg the
War Council Of the Y. Nj. c. A eKclu-
slveiy for it's war work. The follow
ing is list of those who contributed
TO the fund sent in from Wood.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-11-23

Dick Manard and his mother, whs
has been staying with him the past
six months keeping house for him
left on the stage yesterday morning
for their home at Marceline, Missouri,
where they will at least make their
home this winter. Mr.. Manard dis.
posed OF his land and cattle before
leaving but still has his team, wagon
aud harness here 1t is probable that
he will return in the spring for visit
il not to remain with US permanently,
There was a good crowd out to see
the show last Saturday night. "The
Mark of Cain, a good FIVE reel drama
was the attraction and it pleased all
who saw it, There will in all proba
bility be another show here tomorrow
Saturday night, if the films get here
There will also be show here Thanks
giving night, il present arrangements
do not miscarry. Attend the picture
show in Wood. II is worthy OF your
patronage.
Mrs. II. l.. Swanson of Livermore
Iowa, arrived here Friday and is Wis
iting at the Jas. Orr home in Ridge
land. The Swansous homcsteaded iu
the Ridgei nd neighborhood and this
is the first time Mrs. Swanson La
been back IN the Rosebud since they
left here some three years ago. She
says she would love TO return TO this
country and Just live here We trust
that she will realize her hopes soon
Mr.. Swanson is employed as station
agent al Livefm ore.