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The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30

The old saying that the world is a very small place. when everything is said, was never better eXempli- fled than by the fact that two Fair hanksans are reading with great in terest the news reports of the do- ings in the submarine war zone of their personal friend. Captain Emery Rice. of the steamship Mongolia. from which the initial gun in the German-American war was fired yes terday. They are August W. Con radt and Major George L. Arm strong. both of whom are well ac- Quainted with Captain Rice. having travelled with him number of times when the Mongolia was one of the steamships of the Pacific Coast Mail Steamship company, ply ing between San Francisco and the Orient
 That Captain Rice is also for mer Alaskan, having nayigated Al askan waters during the early days of the Nome rush in 1900 as third officer of the old steamship Ohio, well known to many Fail banksans, was the statement made last night by MT Conradt. Detailing his aCquain- tance with the man who will go down in history as having fired the first gun in the war with Germany, Mir COnradt reCOunted many plea sant moments with Captain Rice. He describes the captain as now being about thirty nine years of age, stating that his is an absolutely fear less nature, and that the order full speed ahead" when the German sub marine was sighted, as stated in the news dispatches, was typical of the man as he knew him
 II Was III lJ1G lHdJ MI. tuul 'tut met Captain Rice. The Fairbanksan was travelling to the Orient, and be- fore leaving San Francisco had been given letter of introduction to the captain of the Mongolia, on which ship he was to make his trip, the boat leaving San Francisco just be- fore Christmas time.
 MT. Conradt had not expected to see such a young man in command of ship like the Mongolia, (Captain Rice was but thirty-five years of age at the time), consequently he was greatly surprised when on the prone made deck of the ship he met Cap tain Rice in the uniform of cap tain. MT. Conradt was wearing an "A. B." button at the time, which, in itself, proved to be bond be- tween them. For, having received notification that MT. Conradt would be passenger on his ship, Captain Rice, as soon as he noticed the but
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
C0NSCRIPTI0N MEASURE
 WILL PASS HOUSE WITH
 MORE THAN SIXTY VOTES
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 clare that it changed no votes. as it offered no new arguments for the volunteer system.
 The passage of the measure by the senate is considered sure. There has been no very serious opposition to it, although Senator McKellar. who is attempting to amend 1t, has made d sensational speech against 1t, claiming that the volunteer sys- tenn is a much more rapid method of recruiting an army than the draft. and that if the latter system Is adopted 1t will be more than year before an American force Is com- pleted
 From all indications it now seems that even if a vote Is reached to- morrow it will be at least another week before it becomes law, as there will be some slight differ ences to be adjusted between the two houses.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
FIRST ALLIED
 LOAN IS MADE
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr, 25.- Less than day after the seven bill lion dollar entente loan bill became d law Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo made the first loan to Great Britain It was made in the shape of treasury warrants in the sum of $200,Oo0.O0O
 Secretary McAdoo announces that he will spend the next ten days in studying the loan situation. All of the entente nations are applicants for loans, and he is undetermined as to which loan he will grant next. He expects, however, to announce his decision in the matter within the next few days.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
BRIBF, OFFERED
 SAYS WITNESS
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NASSOCItltu IItS0)
 SAN FRANCISCO, Apr, 25.-In the trial of Frank Oxman, an Oregon cattleman charged with subornation of perjury in connection with the Mooney murder trial, F E. Bigell testified that OXman had offered him money to testify falsely against Thomas Mooney. Two hours of gruelling cross-eXamination failed to shake the witness story, and he left the stand with it uncontradicted
 Much activity is being shown by the friends of Mooney, who claim that he is being railroaded to the gallows for crime he never com mitted. If the charge against OK man is substantiated, it is probable that Mooney will get a new hearing,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
N'GILLICCDN
 BILL. FOUGHT
 BY FISHERMEN
Especial to The CItizen)

JUNEAU, Apr 25- Alaska fisher men are cndeavoring to prevent the passage Of the McGulicuddy bill now pending before congress which seeks to prohibit American fishermen from taking their catches into Canadian ports and disposing of them there Today a delegation from the fisher men operating along the southeastern coast of Alaska appeared before the senate and asked that the Alaska legislature draw up a memorial and forward it to Washington asking that action on the objectionable measure be postponed until congress can make an investigation regarding the conditions under which they will be forced to market their fish in case the McGnlicuddy bill is passed. Al ter hearing what the delegation had to say the senate took the matter under consideration, and will prob ably take action tomorrow.
 Many bills were taken up by the senate today, and most of them were recommended for passage, but some of them were carried over until tomorrow for further consideration.
 Three bills were passed in the house. One of these provides for the purchase of an up-to-date law li- brary for the office of the attorney general The second to pass was relative to mining companies paying a tax of three dollars for every stamp used. This last bill will be reconsidered tomorrow, as notice to this effect was given late this after noon.
 The Coombs memorial asking for the establishment and maintenance of a government hospital at Unalak- leet was also adopted. A memorial waiving assessment work on mining properties where the owners of the claims are in the service of the gov ernment during the present war was passed.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
l5 AEROPLANE,S
 BROUGHT DOWN
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l1toooSiplCo ltooj
 LONDON, Apr. 25.-The bringing down of fifteen German aeroplanes in the air fighting of today on the western front, is reported in dis patches received at the British war office tonight, the British flying corps being given credit for the victory. In the dispatches it is also stated that six British aeroplanes are miss ing, but whether or not they were brought down by the Germans is not known The fighting took place over the German lines, with the flotilla of British planes acting on the offensive.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
FRENCH STOP
 GERMAN MON IFS
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V-N00VUIdTtV T
 PARIS, Apr. 25.-French artillery fire had the effect of twice stopping heavy attacks of the Germans on the Trench trenches today, according to the report of today's fighting sub mitted to the war office tonight The artillery fire continues to be inces sant, and is believed to be resulting in considerable damage to the Ger man trenches. It was in an effort to silence the guns that the Ger man attacks were made today but to no avail
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
GERMAN GAIN
 IS REPORTED
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BERLIN, Apr 25.-In a report given out at the German war office
 tonight it is stated that the British forces fighting near Monchy were repulsed three times today in their attacks on German trenches in that sector. It is also stated that their ments were very heavy. The re- pulse of the last attack by the Brit ish was followed by slight Ger man gain, according to the report.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
IN
 TOLOVANA

That the sluicing season has com the information which has reached Fairbanks A number of the opera tors have already started putting dirt from their winter dumps into the sluiceboxes, and it is expected that sluicing will be on full blast within the next few days.
 Look the world over with the help of an Atlas. Inquire Citizen.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
CORNER STONE
 IS CRUMBLINC

People who have lately made trips to the vicinity of the government farm and the site of the proposed Alaska Agricultural and Mechanical College report that the corner stone of the college is crumbling badly. The corner stone was laid in the summer of 1914 by eX-Delegate to Congress from Alaska James Wick ersham, assisted by a number of io- cal people The cement used was evidently of an interior quality. ac- cording to the report made regard ing the crumbling condition of the stone.
 Three Jack London stories for
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
BRITISH AIRMEN DESTROY
 FORTY-0NE ENEMY PLANES
 IN ONE DAYS ENGAGEMENT
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LONDON, Apr. 24,-According official report made public by the British office tonight the British flyers established record Monday by baggng total of orty-onc German acropancs for that day. Only two British machines failed 10 return their bases. front is more marked than ever At time during the last month has any the fighting taken place the British lines all o being done entirely behind the German lines Both i'll numbers and i'll daring and sheer nerve the British have oycrmatchcd the Teutons
 On of the activities of the British air fleet in locating the artillery positions of the Germans enemy batteries have been scnced by the fire of the big British guns This has become noticeable that recently Field Marshal Indenbcrg issued statement severely crtcsng the poor work of the German air fleets. Fol lowing this criticism German fiers attempted the offensive but outgamcd and outnumbered by the British filters and compelled to remain strictly the de- fensive.
 FIGHTING SLACkENS.
 LONDON, Apr, 24.-I'rom reports received from the British headquarters in France is indicated that the in tcnsity the fighting between the British and German forces has sIackened little points during the last twenty hours although other points is still rag ing as ticrceIy ever The office issued an official bulletin tonight stating that the British had gained considerable ground both northeast and southeast of Arra and have taken than O0) unwounded prisoners dur ing the last days fighting.
 The bulletin also that the German resistance has weakened before the continued onslaught of the British es and that the lines of the British drawing nearer every day Lens and the Cambrai-S Quentin road which the main objective of the present British offensive
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30

Three Jack London stories Tor $1.5O Inquire Citizen.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-21
made up in gay color contrasts,
either by the use of bands or by COM
bining blOuses and trousers Of differ
ent cOlOrs.

cheese, raisin bread or date bread,
orange and watercress salad, baked
apples, sugar cookies, cocoa.
Menu No. 2-Creese fondue, toast,
zwieback or thin, crisp baking pow
der biscuit; celery; potatoes, baked,
boiled or fried in deep fat; peas or
some other fresh vegetables; coffee;
fruit salad with crisp cookies or me-
ringues.
Menu No. 8 - Clear soup; baked
eggs with cheese; baked potatoes;
lettuce salad; sweet jelly, crab ap-
pie or ounce for example, or a pre-
serve; rye bread; orange and banana
shOrtcake; tea
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-21
Johnny's small summer suits are
now made of light weight cottons
rather than the sitting thick cloths
of former seasons. And they are

CHEESE CAN BE MADE FAMlLYS
PRINCIPAL WAR DISH
Cheese contains over 25 per cent
more protein than the same weight
of .pOTterhOuse steak as purchased,
and nearly twice as much fat. Most
housewives now give cheese it's prop
er place among economical foods,
but not all cooks know how to make
out bills of fare which are quite sat-
isfactoTy, using cheese as the cen
trail food. Uncle Sans experts, how
ever, have made many experiments
along this line and they recommend
the following:
Menu No, /, - Macaroni and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19

stellation." 1t did not define how
many points the stars should have,
how they should BIO grouped, nor did
1t make any provision for the addi-
tional stars. 1t is presumed that the
number Of points of the stars was set
tied upon by Washington during his
visit to Betsy Ross establishment in
Philadelphia when the drawings of the
new emblem were completed.
The Star-Spanglcd Banner.
Perhaps the most sacred Of all the
flags preserved in the Museum Is the
original Star-Spangled Banner, which
Francis Scott Key saw $50 CALAMITY
streaming over Fort McHenry, at
Baltimore, when he wrote the national
EN- blem. This Is the largest flag of
the collection and measures about
thirty feet square, although 1t was
probably somewhat longer. It shows
much wear being battered and torn
with one star missing. probably shot
away The flag was made in Baltimore
BY Mrs. Mary Pickersgill and was for
years the property of Mr.. Eben APP
pleton, the grandson Of Colonel George
Armistead. who commanded the land
forces at Baltimore at that time. Mr.
Appleton. in presenting the flag to the
| Museum. made the wise provision that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19

was found that the Bon Homme
Richard was in sinking condition
and the flag together with the crew
was transferred to the Scraps, and
later to the frigate Alliance Of which
Paul Jones took command. 1t was
presented to the Smithsonian by Mrs.
Harriet Perry Stafford, a descendant
of James Bayard Stafford Of the Navy
of the Revolution, 1t being given to
him by committee of the Continental
Congress in 1854. 1t Is of the twelve
star and thirteen stripe type. 1t is an
example of the earliest flag of n ma
ton for the emblem Of the United
States Is the oldest flag in the world,
being older than the present British
jack. the French tri-color, the flag Of
Spain and many years older than the
national emblems Of Germany or Italy.
Previous to the adoption of the ma
tional emblem by Congress in 1777,
there were flags used by individual
colonies and military bodies. but on
June IA, 1777. the first really national
emblem of any country came into ex-
istence. The resolution thus adopted
read as follows: THAT the flag of the
thirteen United States be thirteen
stripes alternate red and white. that
the Union be thirteen stars, white on
a blue field, representing a new con-
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ington when he said, 1--WE take the
star from Heaven, the red from our
mother country separating it by white
stripes, thus showing that we have
separated from her and the white
stripes shall go down to posterity rep
resenting liberty"
In the Museum among the relics
are about thirty historic American
flags. On the labels, the history Of
each Is recorded. Some came from
battlefields and some from great sea
fights. while others have flown over
historic forts and still others used in
great expeditions or in political cam
paigns.
Flag OF John Paul Jones.
The first display of the stars and
stripes Is believed to have been on
August 6, 1777, when the new flag
was hoisted over the troops at Fort
Schuyler, Rome, New York No trace
Of this relic can be found and one is
led to suppose that 1t was worn out
by the elements. but the first flag
used on the sea is in the Museum and
is in fine state of preservation. II
was flown from the Bon Homme Rich
ard, by John Paul Jones. in 1873
when he captured the British frigate
Scraps on September twenty-third OF
that year. After the engagement II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
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War flags with their thirty-five stars
Spanish American.

A number Of Spanish-American war
relics are also in the cases, among
them Spanish flag from the trenches
before Santiago. Cuba. captured dur
ing our war with Spain: also in the
same case Spanish flag lowered from
the headquarters at Arecebo, Porto
Rico on August 16. 1898. when the city
was occupied by American forces.
There is also a large flag which was
flown over the headquarters Of the
Sth U. s. Army Corps at Cabanaluan.
Philippine Islands in 1899. Our flag
at this time contained forty-five stars
Miscellaneous Flags.
There are various flags used in po-
litical campaigns as far back as the
days of William Henry Harrison and
Henry Clay. but while these too play
their part in history they are by no
means as interesting as the big pen
nant used by the vessels employed in
laying the Atlantic cable. This PEN
nant is a curious mixture of the Amer
lean and British flags and was flown
from the frigate Niagara in 1857 and
1858. and by the Great Eastern in
1865 and 1858, while they were en-
the United States by a telegraph cable
across the Atlantic Ocean.
Admiral Pearys silk peace flag IS
prominently displayed. It was pre-
sented to him by the Daughters Of the
Revolution before he started on his
voyage of discovery to the North Pole.
and was carried with him on his long
journey and set up for time at the
North Pole on April 6, 1909.
The flag used at the head Of the
Smithsonian Expedition to Africa in
1909-10. commanded by Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt, is also in the collec-
ton. 1t is large flag of great beauty
and shows little wear and tear, al
though 1t was always placed in front
of Colonel Roosevelt's tent when a
halt was made. The great success Of
this expedition in the collection Of fine
specimens of animals makes the flag
one Of historic importance. All
through this treasure house Of Amer
lean relics one finds inspirations from
the various flags which form a his
toric record Of our national emblem,
the one hundred and fortieth birthday
OF which We celebrate on June 14th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19

rests the responsibility of formulating
and establishing the general policies
to be pursued by the various bureaus.
branches and offices OF the Depart
ment.
The Secretary has as his competent
chief of STAFF the Assistant Secretary
of Agriculture, Carl Vrooman, who in
the present crisis Is taking a most ac-
tive part not only in his share of the
supervision and administration of the
work of the Department, but also in
stimulating popular interest among
the people to q realization of their
duty in relation to the war emergency
food supply.
One Of the most important divi-
sions of the work of the Department
OF Agriculture Is tho ONCE of Farm
Management, since Its function Is to
study existing farm practice and to
improve 1t by introducing better bust
ness methods and by applying the
principles of science wherever they are
known. Professor w. ]. Spillman Is
the agriculturist in charge Of this i'm
portant division Of the service, with
scientific STAFF of over sixty experts
who are studying types of farming
prevailing in the various sections OF
the country and making detailed
| studies of farm economics and busi-
ness principles with a view to better
ing existing conditions.
The two main divisions of the De-
partment of Agriculture connected
with the food supply of the nations
are the Bureau of Animal Industry
and the Bureau of Plant Industry
The Bureau of Animal Industry has
charge Of the work of the Department
relating to the livestock industry. Ir
general 1t deals with the investigation
control and eradication of diseases OF
animals, the inspection and quarantine
OF livestock. the inspection of mea
and meat food products. and with ami
NAL husbandry and dairying.
Professor A. D. Melvin Is chief o.
the Bureau of Animal Industry; ant
working In cooperation with him Il
a large corps of trained scientific men
specialists In their lines of work
which include: Animal Husbandr.
division. George M. Rommel. chief
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19

carried by the men of Maryland and
the District of Columbia under Lieut..
Col. Watson, who lost his life at Mon
terey, and the other carried by Com
pany I, Fourth Regiment Indiana In
fantry. 1t has thirteen stripes with
an eagle in the field. The third Is q
tattered Mexican flag showing the
Mexican coat of arms--the eagle with
the snake in his beak emblazoned on
a ground of blue and was captured by
the men of the Maryland and District
of Columbia Regiments. Our flag, at
that period in history, contained thir-
teen stripes and Twenty-Five stars.
Civil War.
No less than ten flags Of the time OF
the Civil War are shown, the two most
important being the flag of the gig in
which Commander Charles S. Boggs
U. S. Navy, left the gunboat varuna
commanded by him when the vessel
was sunk below New Orleans April
"a, 1862. during an engagement with
a Confederate flotilla and the United
States fleet commanded by Admiral
Farragut. The other is one owned
uuTihs llc ClVlI war Dy BreVet-Ma1OI
Abner Doubleday. U. 8. A. The flag
was given to the Museum by Mrs
Doubleday. Others are flags Of more
or less importance and are among the
collection of articles belonging to mer
famous in American history.
Flag or Truce.
One Of these, although not the ma.
tional emblem. is especially interesting
from the part 1t played in the ending
of the Civil War. 1t is small white
towel little more than half a yard
square. 1t was used as a flag of truce
by Major r. NJ. Sims, G. S. A., wher
he carried 1t into the Union lines or
April 9, 1865, at Appomattox, Virginia
at the request of Lieutenant Genera
James Longstreet, c. s. A.. for cessa.
ton Of hostilities pending the proposed
conference between Grant and Lee
The towel Is the property of Mrs
George A. Custer, and has been loaned
to the Museum. It's part in history
makes 1t one Of the most valued relic!
in the collection. Nearby are the Civi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19

the flag should under no condition be
removed from the building. This pre-
vents the risk of It's being hauled about
the country to fairs, celebrations and
places where there Is risk of Its being
torn or lost by fires or injured in trans
portation. This flag represents anoth-
er period in the history of our en-
blem. as 1t is of the fifteen star, If
teen stripe type adopted in 1875. This
was after the admission of Vermont
and Kentucky to the Union when
Congress decided upon this plan Of
flag, 1t apparently being the intention
to add stripe as we'll as star for
each additional State. The inadvis-
ability Of this type became apparent
in few years for in 1918, when the
number of States had Increased to
twenty. new resolution was passed
in Congress reducing the stripes to
thirteen, to typify the thirteen orig
inal States, thus paying a lasting trib-
ute to original colonies whose courage
and sacrifice were the foundation of
American liberty.
1t seems that for many years the
Army did not carry the Stars and
Stripes in battle, although 1t was used
at forts as a garrison flag. The army
carried flags known as standards
which were comprised of blue
ground with an eagle and the number
of stars to designate the troop en-
blazoned thereon. In 1884 the ar
/ tillery began to carry the American
flag, while the infantry and cavalry
still carried the standards. In 1871
the infantry first used the flag, but the
cavalry did not carry 1t until 1887.
Mexican War Flags.
Several flags used in the Mexican
war are preserved in the Museum and
two are among the first carried in war
against foreign foe. They are owned
by the DANES Of 1S46. a body of WON
en- who are descendants of those gal
liant men who went into Mexico In
1916, in defense of the honor Of our
country. The three flags are prom
inently displayed in a case in the
Museum and attract no little attention
Two of them are battalion flags one