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The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
ILLINOIS COAL MINERS ARE
 IN SYMPATHY WITH CAR MEN
Associated { PresS)

SPRINGFIELD, H.. Sept. ll-Five thousand coal miner, this section Of the quit work today Of sympathy for the striking of Springfield
 Today the striking employees started a big parade but the demonstration broken by the mill tary before it had fairly started ncensed this action of the military authorities the coal miners today quit in body show their sympathy for the striking
 The strike has now been for approximately montl and neither side appears be ready make concessions Several disturbances have taken place since the strike began but no serious clashes have occurred.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
CENSUS IS TAKEN
 IN RUSSIAN POLAND

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 1.-The talk CTS of the census in the occupied districts in Russian Pol.nd have found in a Courland village a Let tish woman 119 years old, says a Der lin dispatch Church records attest her age She was fourteen yeas old when Napoleon's grand army marched into Russia
 Scratch pads for sale at The Git zen office.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
WOMAN JAILED.

Word received here from Panama is to the effect that Lottie John, a native woman, was recently fined $250 after being convicted of vag- rancy charge before Commissioner Joseph C. Dehn. She will be brought here to serve out the fine at the rate of two dollars per day.
 Mrs. F. s. Ryus, of Nenana, is visiting Mrs Harry Karstens at he, home on lower First avenue.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
$50 REALIZED
 AT NEMANA RED
 CROSS BENEFIT

NENANA. Sept. 10.-Great success attended the Red Cross benefit given here last night by the ladies of Ne mana, the sum of S850 being raised for Red Cross purposes. The money is to be taken back to Washington, U. c., by Mrs. Thomas Riggs when she goes On trip to the east dur ing the coming winter and turned JIG. 10 the National Red Cross. IL atH be used to endow d bed in all .uerican Red Cross hospital in France for one year, over which will be placed a tablet showing that the bed has been endowed by the people of Nenana Only $500 was needed for the enterprise, and the ladies at the head of the entertainment are therefore much grarrIed with the results
 The benefit was held in the Coli. ssam, the use of which was donated for the occasion The decorations were the most beautiful imaginable flowers being profusely strewn ey, erywhere, particularly on the stage. In fact, the decorations resembled those of a May Day festival on the Outside rather than an entertain ment in the heart of Alaska during the middle of September
 All of the numbers on the pro gram greatly merited the applause accorded the performers. The feature of the entire entertainment, howey CT, was the singing of the Stal Spangled Banner by the audience Incidentally it might be mentioned just here that Francis Scott Key the composer of the national an greatgrandfather of Thomas Riggs Jr., of the Alaskan Engineering com mission.
 All of the credit and praise for the success Of the entertainment tonight is due to the women of Nenana The moving spirit was Mrs. Riggs who was, however, ably assisted by Mrs. R $. Hildebrand and Mrs. G F. Cramer, Many other ladies also assisted in the good work of raising Red Cross fund here for the en dowment of a bed in an American hospital in France, those on some of the committees being the follow ing:
 Advertising M. s. Love. Mrs NJ E. Smith, Mrs. F s. Ryus, Mrs A. C.. Ellenson, Mrs. Craig Redman
 Music-Mrs c. F. Cramer, Miss Jane Anderson, Mrs. R. E. Burns Refreshments-Mrs Charles Hall Mrs. Alex Fowler, Mrs. Ernest Eos ter, Mrs Ed Rust, Mrs. w. J. Hub bach, Mrs. C. w. Adams, Mrs. D. II More, Mrs Irwin Alderman, Mrs Ed Lund, Mrs. John Brevig and Mrs. John Dwire.
 Tickets-Mrs. William Lawrence Miss Margaret Derby.
 A number of young ladies devoted their time during the evening to the sale of popcorn, peanuts and programs, realizing considerable money from their efforts. They were: Misses Helen Kobe, Eva De laney, Queenie Russell, Alta Russell Thora Slippern, Mildred Anderson Valentine Anderson and Elizabeth Foster
 | The executive committee of the entertainment asks that thanks be extended to all who took part in the program; to the ladies who gave cake. and to the merchants for the dona tion of twenty-one gallons of ice | cream.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
-urlatod -Ie~~1

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 rETKOGRAD, Sept. II. General kornilo1f, deposed con1uandcr-in-Chlef of the Russian armies, Is continuing his march toward Petrograd at the head of all army of loyal followers. The first fighting between his force and that of the provisional government headed by Pre- micr kcrensky, has already taken place, horojIotf's fol- towers opening lombard ment of government positions with heavy guns.
 CIVIL. WAR kEIGNS.
 IETROGRAD. Sept H. A> the result ol the forced resignation of General korni- lOff as COmmander-in-chie1 i of the Russian armies, civil war has broken out i'll Rus >Ia. korniloff was forced 10 resign by Premier kereneNy when the army head demand ed that he be given the power of dictator.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
WARSHIP IS
 SUNK BY MINE
Associated P.essl

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Sept. lO.-Word was brought here today by an arriving steamer of the Alnerican-ltal- ian line to the effect that the Italian warship Umberto l has been destroyed in the Mediterranean sea by strlk ing a floating mine, evident ly soWn by the enemy,
 Fifty members of the crew were lost. The others were picked up in lifeboats.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
ADVERTISED MAIL

Alderman, Miss Ray Bertilis. c.
 Barker, Joe.
 Belmont, Miss Cherry (4 letters) Chuff, B. c. Carson, Hass.
 Donovan Michael. Gagnon. George. Gordon, Mrs. Mabel. Gritzmacher, Otto Healon. Curtis. Heaton, F. C, Jewell, Zean J. Mclaughlin. T. Mcclellan, Tom. Nelson. Alex. Nelson, Thomas. Noble, James 6 letters). O'Connell, Frank. Patten, c. A.
 Ward, Alex PULLMAN, Wash, Sept. l1-John Binns, of the 1916 Washington state college class, who was chosen Rhodes scholar to attend Oxford has en listed in the British army.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
REINDEER TO
 FEED ALLIES
Associated TTtSSN

NOME, Sept 11-Reindeer herders of this vicinity are arranging to ship large number of carcasses of the animals to France and England in cold storage to relieve possible meat shortage in those countries. The fall butchering of reindeer is now taking place, and the shipments of the meat will be made on all out going boats between now and the close of navigation. It is understood that most of the meat has been con tracted for at high price Some of it, it is stated, will be used in the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17

An electrically heated incubator for the production of bacteria has been developed by a Salt Lake City sci enlist
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
PROVOST NAMED COUNT WAR COST
District Placed Under Form Of
Martial Law.

The War Department yesterday acted
to place the District of Columbia under
a modified form of martial law. when
it appointed Capt. Charles G. Harvey, OF
the cavalry, United States army, as pro-
vost marshal Of the organized militia now
guarding the city.
This action means. officials said, that
all railway lines. waterworks, aqueducts.
and power plants which are related. In
any way, to the operation of the govern
ment service, will he taken out of the
hands of the Washington police and
placed under % B. stern gule of military
law.
When the organized militia was ordered
0at to guard these vital parts of the city.
It was not recognized that the establish
ment of this guard automatically placed
parts of the District under the control
of a military governor but that Is exact
ly what the position of Capt Harvey
will be.
Under military law, persons who loiter
or act suspiciously about any reservoir
or railway line or power plant are taking
enormous chances of being drilled with
a high-powered bullet, and that will be
the end of the matter, aside from the
funeral service.
The new ruling will give the Wash
ington- police Jurisdiction over the resi-
Dental and private portions of the Dis
trict of Columbia. All vulnerable govern
ment property will have a military guard
whose orders probably will be "shoot to
kill"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
200 OSUB CHASERS
ORDERED BY U. S.
Contracts Awarded for YES
sels of the ll0-Foot Type.
Powder Now Sought.

The naval arm Of the nation was fur
ther strengthened to meet Germany's sub
marine weapon, when the Navy Depart
ment last night announced the award
Of contracts for nearly 800 submarine
chasers Of the 11o-foot type.
The names of the builders and the cost
price were not divulged. The department
also announced that the government al
ready has acquired a large number OF
boats Of the 30 and eo-foot types, for
chasing or patrolling purposes. None
of this size will be built. Work on
guns and other equipment for the small
chasers is being rushed on a maximum
schedule.
Resources Of the powder makers OF
the country were thoroughly canvassed
at a conference between Gen. Crozier.
chief Of ordnance Of the army, his assist
ants, and the representatives Of the big
explosive plants. Full assurance was CIV
en- that the war requirements would be
met, and cooperation in the speedy de-
livery Of such supplies was pledged.
Those attending the conference gave some
attention to the capacity of some of the
largest plants for turning out mines.
Seek Cut Prices.
Army and navy chiefs are bringing
pressure to bear upon both the powder
makers and the steel producers to cut
prices and increase their output to the
greatest possible limit. National defense
heads are especially anxious to work
out quick solution of the steel problem.
To this end Secretary of the Navy Dan
iels today will confer with representa-
tives Of the American Iron and Steel In
stttute of New York. The conference will
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
PEACE MEN FIRM
Small Group in House Holds
Out Against War.

While the House today begins consider
alton Of the Hitcheock-Fio war resolu-
ton at 10 a. m. under unanimous consent
and without a special rule, there 10 a
vigorous and firm minority who will op-
pose the measure in its present form.
A canvass of the leaders yesterday dis
closed that there may be fifty votes cast
against the resolution as presented.
Every indication Is that the resolution
Will pass by q commanding majority and
many who oppose 1t in its present form
will vote for it II they are unable to have
It amended.
Opposition is not confined to pacifists,
however. A number Of members object
to entering the war as an ally of the
entente.
Gen. Sherwood. of Ohio, and others are
opposed to using the military forces of
the nation and oppose the plan for rails
ing 10000 men for the army. They are
not pacifists, however.
Representative Meyer London, of New
York, the lone Socialist in the House:
Representative Cary, of Wisconsin, and
Representative Mondell, of Wyoming, are
three members who are practically GER
tain to oppose the resolution in its pres
ent form.
One member declared that the opposi-
ton would be recorded by at least 100
members, but those in intimate touch
with the House believe the opposition
will simmer down to not more than a
score on the roll call.
The House will sit in continuous ses-
sion until the resolution is acted upon
with the prospect that the vote will be
reached this evening and the United
States officially declaring war against
Germany.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
EDISON, UNDER GUARD,
WORKS ON INVENTION
Secretly Labors to Evolve Effective
Weapon to Cope with U-Boats.

(By the International News Service.)
Orange, N. j.. April 4.-Somewhere
In the low rolling hills of New Jersey
the master inventor of America is
working today. under guard, in the
aid of his nation. Thomas A. Edison
has been for weeks almost continu-
ously secluded in a laboratory. work.
ing from eighteen to twenty hours
day, with only one assistant.
What Edison is working on, no one
knows. However, it is known that
as head of the Naval Advisory Coun-
Gil, Edison feels that it is his duty
to his nation to evolve an effective
weapon of warfare which will cope
with the submarine. 1t is generally
supposed that 1t is upon this that the
American genius has been continually
working for several weeks.
1t is long after dark when a little
electric automobile winds slowly up
the broad drives in Llewellyn Park
and "Mr. Edison has called it day"
Before sunrise the same little machine
drives out of Llewellyn Park and "Mr.
Edison is of for work again"
Just where the great inventor Is at
work with his experiments is not
knowA He is known, however, to
have established a laboratory in some
hidden spot in the hills that surround
his home. Guards are distributed
throughout the wooded hills, and no
one is allowed to enter into the region.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
Experts Consider Details of
Presidents Proposed Plans.

The War Department is working out
the details of cost of President VIII
sons army of half a million men to
put down the natural foe of human
ity." The Treasury Department Ia
marking time on the methods of rails
ing the money until the War Depart
ment shall state exactly what is need
ed for the first six months of the war
and for the first year. No definite
financing step will be taken by the
Treasury until the figures are in hand,
which will be in about a week.
Work has been begun on a draft of
a new extraordinary revenue measure,
new objects Of taxation apd means of
financing being under esnstderation,
so that no time will be lost in launch
Ing the bill as soon as the War De-
partment states its needs.
Outstanding features of the new rev.
enue bill may be expected to include
reduction of the income tax exemp-
tion, increase of the super-tax with
special provisions for the taking of
and inheritances, revival Of the docu-
mentary and some of the other clauses
in the emergency war revenue meas
ure repealed last summer, imposition
of additional customs duties on imports
and imposition OF special consumption
taxes on motor cars, gasoline and pos
sibly cold storage.
1t is definitely known that the Treas
ury Department believes there is an in
vestment fund Of $4,000 10000 available
for war bonds. The administration is dis
tnctly favorable to the lending of a vast
sum of money to the entente allies. One
Cabinet member stated that as much as
S. 900 10000 may be loaned.
1t is the general policy to raise money
to prosecute the war on behalf of the
United States by taxation and to raise
money to lend to the allies by bond is
sues.
The Treasury feels that the first Of the
bond issues need not pay more than 3
per cent, Subsequent issues may have to
pay more, according to the duration Of
the war.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
PUSH ON
Gain in St. Quentin Actions
Germans Win in East.

(By the international News Seryiee.)
London, April Additional progress by
the French toward the. .intestment of St.
Quentin and an important German sue
cess on the eastern theater. in Volhynia,
were the outstanding features of today's
military operations up to late this after
noon.
The French took and maintained a foot
hold in the southwestern outskirts of St
Quentin. This vital key point in the
"Hindenburg line" nearly encircled,
seems now about to fall to the entente
forces, and with it a new general with
drawal of the German line is inevitable
Upon the whole front guarding the
southern approaches to st. Quentin the
French pushed forward today. Among
the positions occupied by them was the
ruined village of Mont-Sur-Oise.
The French heavy guns concentrated a
terrific fire upon the Teuton positions in
the region of Essigny.
South of the Aillette River the French
battered their way forward. though
every yard, in the words of the official
communique, was violently defended.
Teuton counter-attacks were beaten off
by the French barrier fire.
The German war Office states that the
allies suffered extremely heavy losses"
in their onslaughts of the last "a hours
OF 800 British prisoners only go reached
the German lines it is asserted, the pris-
oners being caught by British machine
gun fire as they Wei, led to their captors'
positions
A French attack south of Ripont, in
the Champagne, was frustrated by the
annihilattng Teuton fire, the Berlin re-
port says.
That a signal success was scored by
the Germans in Volhynia in crossing the
Stokhod River, is admitted by the Petro-
grad war office. This crossing has been
attempted by the Germans repeatedly
during the last six months.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
Fiery Debate Is Heard in Upper
Chamber as Measure Is Passed.
Galleries Cheer Lustily.
THESE SENATORS VOTED NAY
Oregen) NORRIS CNebraska), STONE (issou), YARDAMAH
(MnsissppD

With but dissenting votes Senate United Sa,s s
night formal approval the declaration that Of
exists between the United States and the Imperial German sovene
The resolution passed after day and evening of u
will be taken by the House of Representatives today and By
the full of the will be behind the hed-nt hh d.
termination by force of the which he has -dd Ha
German government has forced upon this country.
The Senate. traditions. acted with dignity and eztnsk
but the debate which preceded the adoption of the resolution
vent the Upper House of Congress has known
between the States.
The pachs who voted against e resolution supokzn
their and their words provoked bitter outbreaks Of from
the great bulk of Senator's patriotic A.z
IN support of American nights at
HUSH DURING ROLL CALI.
After the bitter beigerent
speech had been made the under sln
in a hush Of silence fateu rol-can
Slowly the clerk read the long list and gsvey sy
answering chorus of ayes"
The first mo" sounded sadly
North Dakota, follower
the crowded chamber La Toilette himself bard
NORRIS ANSWERS WITH SOB.
Nebraska
that will send the United States into the world struggle Then
three Democratic vo-Lane of Oregon; Missouri
of Mssispphe last vcng his dsapproval shout that
the chamber.
Eighty recorded for the resolution
would
had they been
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
MEXICO Will WORK
To end WORLD WAR
Gen. Aguilar. Resigned Foreign Minister,
Denies Nation Has Aided Germany.

CBy the international News Service.)
Mexico City. April 4-Mexico is going
to continue her efforts to end the Euro
pean war.
Mexico has never given any secret aid
to Germany.
These were the two chief declarations
in an interview given to the Interna-
tionaI News Service today by Gen Can
dido Aguilar, who has just resigned as
foreign minister of Mexico.
Gen. Aguilar's statement was given
after he had been asked to outline the
attitude Mexico will assume IL the United
States goes to war against Germany.
Mexico will continue laboring firmly
to end the European war; Gen. Aguilar
said. But at the same time, we will
strive to maintain peace within our own
borders and heal the ills caused by the
revolution. Mexico has never aided Ger
man interests secretly. That charge
against the Mexican government arose
from the excess of exaggeration which
flooded the United States. Mexico is
going to maintain neutrality"
Gen. Aguilar said that he believes Spain
and the other neutrals In Europe are
only awaiting a fit opportunity to answer
Mexico's peace note.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
SENATOR LA TOILETTE
Is BURNED IN EFFIGY
Boston Students Do Indian Dance as
Dummy" Blazes.

(By the International News Service.)
Boston. April 4-Senator Robert La
Toilette, Wisconsin pacihst and flibus-
terer, was hoisted by . crane and burned
in effigy last night.
Students at the Massachusetts, Institute
of Technology made a dummy La Fol-
lette, tagged 1t that all might know it
was La Toilette, and then on the edge of
the Charles River Basin. where it could
be seen for miles, set 1t on fire. Long
lines Of students executed an Indian war
dance about the burning La Toilette,
meanwhile singing and jeering.
A lone pacifist, the only one in the
dormitories, pleaded the burning mans
cause. The students gathered about him
and endeavored to change his views by
argument. The endeavor failed and the
pacifst was held under a cold shower
bath until he became belligerent
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
GERMANY APATHETIC;
EXCITEMENT LACKING
Count Won Reventlow Calls y. S. Great
Bluff Factory Across Atlantic.


CBy the International News SeryiceJ
Berlin, April 4-"The great BLUM fac-
tory across the Atlantic
That is the name given to the United
States by Count Won Reventlow in an
article in the Deutsche Tageszeitung on
the German-American situation.
Count Won Reventlow, classed as one
of the leaders of the bitter anti-American
faction, wrote in a harsh vein against
the policies of the American govern
ment
Most of the newspapers hailed calmly
the news that President Wilson had ask
ed the American government to declare
a state of war between the United
States and Germany. Some gave more
space to the prospects of peace than
the outlook for a new enemy.
The Lokal Anzeiger has given impetus
to the peace talk by stating in Tues
day mornings issue that a peace offer
would shortly be made on the initiative
of Austria Hungary. This measure was
agreed upon, it was said, at the last
big council of the central powers
Firebrands among the editorial writers
warn the people that the entry of the
United States in the war would prolong
the conflict, rather than hasten peace,
unless the central powers agreed to dis
honorable and humiliating terms"
War has made the people apathetic
and there was very little exciteme1t oYr
the news that America is lining up with
the entente.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
BREAK WITH AUSTRIA
APPEARS INEVITABLE
Official Washington Credits Report
Tanowski Will Go.

break in diplomatic relations between
the United States and Austria was re-
garded as certain last night. State De-
partment officials refused to discuss the
Austrian situation in anyway. At the
Austrian Embassy, Count Tarnowsky,
the Austrian Ambassador designate, re-
mained In seclusion. No surprise was
caused in official Washington. however.
over reports from The Hague that Count
Ternowski soon would be handed his
passports. Unless Austria repudiates un-
restricted submarine warfare a break is
inevitable.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
German Agents Attempt
To Stir Negro Revolts

The Department of Justice yesterday
took cognizance Of reports that have been
in circulation some time that German
agents are trying to stir negroes to re-
volt in certain sections of the South. A
squad of Secret Service men was assigned
to the Investigation, which will be pushed
In several localities
According to the rumors, escaped sailors
from interned German ships have been
engaged In attempting to start trouble,
promising the Kaiser's aid in winning
freedom for the blacks" There has
been no evidence Of any success attend
ing the plotters, but there has been in
creasing evidence that some such work
was on foot
The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
'fATh hERLAND" EDITOR
DISTRIBUTES FLAGS
But It's Hybrid Flag and You Have
Difficulty in Finding It.

Special to The washington Herald.
New York; April &c. S. Viereck is
wearing flag. He says it is an Ameri-
can flag.
He has given one like 1t to each of his
employees. They work on a periodical
called 'Vierecks." which used to be the
"Fatherland." They think it is an Amer
lean flag and they wear it.
The flag is a metal pin and with it
they got a note\ as follows:
ITO Our Employees: 1 take pleasure
in presenting you each with a little
American flag. 1t is small and unosten-
tatious, but 1t is the symbol of our coun-
try No matter what our opinions of the
original issue may be we are Americans
first and Americans only.
1.-THE Fatherland Corporation.
George Sylvester Viereck, President" I"
Viereck's flag is exactly one-eighth of
an inch long and three-sixteenths wide.
A heavy guilt shackle holds it to the
lapel of each, person in the Viereck out
fit.