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The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
ULTIMATUM DEMANDS THAT
 GERMANY MAKE PREPARATION
 FOR SINKING MERCHANT SHIPS
Associated Press ]

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 22.Argentjne is tonight on the of actual hosIitcs with Germany Backed by the overwhelming sentiment of the people, the President has utimatum Germany demanding that the kaiser make full and complete rcparaton for the sinking of Argen
 tine ships and guarantee that i'll the future they will not be moested by submarines
 The state department has announced the time limit given in the utmaum but it is believed that time i, very short The failure of Germany make prompt and satisfactory reply will be followed by the enactment of resolution declaring that of actually exists be tween Argentine and Germany.
 Argcntncs entry into the war, if war is dccIarcd will be due to Germany action sinking Argentine ships auJ other violations of the rights ol this country The ar German feeling famed d white heat last week when the state department of the United States disclosed that the German minister Argentine information to Germany regarding the sailing and destination of Argentine ships in order that they might be orpedoed This information was gotten Germany through the compcv oi tre Swedish minister WIo forwarded the German minister's ,isDatche,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
SOUTH OF NENANA

It is understood here that the laying of track south of Nenana continue after the freezeup The object of tinuing the work at this time it is stated is get shovel IhiryfiV me where there is hill of dry gravel This gravel will be used ballast. It is further understood that small force is be kept the work of building grade all winter.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
RAILROAD WORK STARTING
 ON NORTH BARK OF TANANA
NO REFLECTION ON CONGRESS.

NI+NANA, Sept 22-That railroad construction work the north bank of the Panama river opposite Nenana will early spring. indicated by the preparations be ing made by the Engineering commission to land several thousand pound rails that side of the The fact that ypouder being placed there also evidence that the work spring will be of permanent that s that standard guage railroad will be con struced, forty poundes being used only in guage work
 Jack BeIerby, head wharfinger of the American Iu kon Navigation company and Roy Lamb mechanical fore of the Engineering commission have selected suit able landing the rails It is also stated that der rick be rigged for landing the rails the site either day. and therefore expected that the barge loads of steel brought will be landed there
 These preparations taken a certain indication that the line Fairbanks is be of the construction the remainder of the rfoad They also indicate that work that side of the will early possible spring.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
NENANA COAL LANDS WILL BE
 LEASED IN THE NEAR FUTURE

Dr. C. C. Martin, of the |. S Geological Survey, who reached Fairbanks yesterday, has just returned from the Ignite coal fields, miles south of Nenana where he has completed investigations preparatory offering the lands for lease Dr. Martin that this work is supplementary to the survey of the main part of the coal field which finished last year. At that time the coal the bank of the Nenana river examined, but this has been done.
 The leasing offer of the mining units provided by law will be made, for after the survey by the general land office the law requires that the land be divided into blocks most suitable for economical mining The coal lands the Boring river and Matanuska districts have already been offered for lease in this
 The method of obtaining these lands may be learned by applying to the secretary of the interior the general land office.
 Dr. Martin is leaving today the Sheldon stage for the coast, and he expects go direct to Washington.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
AMAZING PLOT
 0F GERMANS IN,
 |. 5. REVEALED
CAssoci ted PressD

'-N''''Ni '''' ~f's''
 WASHINGTON. D. C., Sept, 22,-In a bulletin styled "oficial expo e. the commit tee on pubIid information to- day made Ahlic the docu- ments seized in the raid on the offices of Wolfe NonigIe at New York in April, 1910, which show that Germany, through her representatives in the United States, and thrQlgh Ambassador Berns- torff himself before the break in relations consplred to vlo- late the laws of the United States.
 The documents show how these German agents plotted for the destruction ot lives and property on merchantmen on the high seas. fomented the Irish revolution against England, stirred up i'll feeling in Mexico against the United States and subOrnated Amerl- can writers to write German propaganda.
 The documents show that Germany maintained in Am erica bureau to stir up trOu- ble in munition plants and to conduct a bomb making indus try. One of the letters in diets Captain Non Papen, n for mer military attaChe, The letter shows that NOn Papen paid a man Sl5O who prom ised to place bombs resem- bling humps of coal on vessels of the allies leaving Ameri- can ports.
 The seized documents show that money was sent from German sources in America to aid the Irish revolutionary plan of Sir Roger Easement, who was executed in London,
 Receipted bills show that thousands of dollars were paid to agents. One report of Nonigels deals with troops in California and the arma- ment of coast Qualifications.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
NAVY SHELLS
 GERMAN BASE:
 GOOD RESULTS
A ssoCiated PreSs)

LONDON, Sept. 22.-An official report issued by the war office tonight states that British Warships yesterday bombarded the German naval works at Ostend, on the coast of Belgium, with satisfactory results.
 British planes co-operated with the warships in the at tack, directing the fire of the ships and dropping high ex- plosives upon ships and docks and other naval works. Three German aeroplanes were brought down by British aerial forces during the bonn bardment.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24

Mrs August Hess is home again after a several months visit on the Outside. She was met at Nenana by her husband
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
STEEL WORKERS
 IN SHIP YARDS
 STRIKE MONDAY
lASSnciatel Pressl

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 22.-The situation in the shipyard strike has reach ed a critical stage. and unless progress is made in neSotia- tions, the metal workers in the steel yards will probably strike Monday, tying up eV- cry steel shipyard in Seattle and the state excepting the Skinner X Eddy plant, which has granted the new scale, granting an advance of B per cent in wages.
 The owners of other steel plants, however, refuse to meet the demands of the workers, and a Walkout next Monday morning is believed to be inevitable.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
CONVOY PLAN
 IS SOLUTION
 OF SUB PERIL
(ASSOciated PresS)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 22.- Unless some new outbreak in sub marine activity develops, officials of that the situa tion is now fairly well under control. Encouraging results have been obtained through a plan of conveying fleets of merchantmen by warships. This plan has been followed by America since the early days of America's entry into the war and has been the means of re ducing losses to less than one-half of one per cent.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
IMMIGRATION OFFICER HERE
 TO DEPORT CHARLES LESTOR

Charles LestOr, the who started the strike be at Nenana during the and who later con vcted of libeng the flag and sentenced to year in Jail, is be depored, according to F. l.. Wcs United States inspector of immigration who reached Fairbanks the Panama last night Whether not Lestor will be taken Outside present remains undecided He IS serving his sentence which imposed upon him in Nenana
 Iestor Mr. Wells states came Alaska from Canada without the permission of the officers of the bureau of m grafton and is therefore subject deportation The orders regarding his stated have direct from the bureau of immi grafton Washington.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
Roosevelt on Staff
 Of Kansas City Star
FORMER PRESIDENT ACCEPTS 4 POSITION AS EDITORIAL
 WRITER IN KANSAS.
Associated Press)

KANSAS CITY, Sept. 22.-For- mer President Theodore Roose- welt has joined the staff of the Kansas City Star and will con tribute editorials, according to an announcement made by that pa per tonight.
 The announcement came as great surprise to the city as well as the nation, and telegrams of congratulations are pouring in upon the Star for it's enterprise in adding the noted American to the staff. The size of the salary of the salary of Editorial Writer Roosevelt has not been disclosed.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
Kaiser s Personal Spy
 Is Now In the Tolls
KARL ARMGAARD GRAVES IS IN TERMED AT KANSAS CITY
 FOR LENGTH OF WAR.
lASSnniAtel 1 IrnSSl


 KANSAS CITY, Sept. 22.-Karl Armgaard Graves, a spy of inter national reputation and claiming to be the kaiser's personal spy, has been arrested here and in termed for the period of the war.
 His arrest was ordered by President Wilson himself on in formation that Graves is in the pay of the German government. Graves took his arrest calmly and declared that he had been expecting it for some time He made no attempt to conceal the fact that he is a spy.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
BRITISH AER0PLANES D0
 EXCELLENT FIGHTING IN
 BIG BATTLE IN BELGIUM
{ Associated Prcss)

LONDON, Sept 22,-British aeropIanes played a very important part in the Battle o the Acn Road which Gen era llag began Thursday with the intention of cutting through the German lines and soatn& the Teuton troops in western Belgium An official statement issued by the office today declares that during the first hours o Thursdays battle, low clouds and drzzng rain made l ing almost mpossibe but when the weather improved the British aerial activity became exceedingly great the Tcon planes being driven from the of battle British planes maintained contact with the advancing troops great fleet of aerial craft lowering the battlefield Both planes and captive balloons gave the observations for the artillery.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
DIVERS RAID
 CONVOY SHIPS
(ASSnciated PreSSl

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Sept. 22- Passengers arriving from England to- day brought a circumstantial report that five British steamships and two destroyers out of a convoy fleet of six such vessels, which left Lough Swilly, Ireland, on September 8, were sunk a few hours after leaving port were sunk by the destroyers
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
CONGRESS WILL PROBABLY
 INVESTIGATE BERNST0RFF
 PLAN TO BRIBE MEMBERS
Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept 22.-Chairman Flood the house foreign affairs committee after concrrng with Secretary of State Robert Lansing, announced this that there will probably be house investigation of Bersorff plan influence congress by eNpendnS S5OOOO
 The investigation will be held for the purpose of taining to what extent, any members of congress influenced by the efforts of the former German ambassador
 NO REEF LECTION ON CONGRESS.
 WASHINGTON D. C. Sept. 22.-After a conference with Representative Flood chairman of the at1rs committee the house. Secretary of State Robert Lansing today gave out the following interview:
 'I do how Bernstorfts message reflects upon congress any member o that body Apparently was Bcrnstoris purpose employ agencies to influence congressman and they would have knowledge that such agencies being employed Thus they would have no Knowledge that they being influenced and would be entirely innocent of wrong doing.
 II do not know what organization the former German ambassador intended employ to influence the congress- men and in publishing the the there intention of casting suspicion any members ot congress-
 NO NEW DETAILS
 WASIIINGTON D. C., Sept. 22-Chairman Flood of the foreign relations committee of the house called upon Secretary of State Robert Lansing today in attempt details regarding the Bernstorff message Af returning from the secretary of states office, the con 9resnan declared that Lansing had given him new in formation the subject.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-24
WHALE MEAT
 IS DELICACY
 AT ARMY POST
Associated Pres.

(ASSOCiated PreSS)
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22.-Pa cific ocean whale meat was the deli cacy enjoyed by the soldiers at Fort Winfield Scott today. Tried as an experiment and because of the nov city of it, the soldiers liked the dish and have asked that it be served to them frequently
 This morning the soldiers ate one hundred pounds of whale meat for breakfast. So well did they like it that they ate up the entire amount
 Mrs. H. G. Cloes returned to Fair banks yesterday after spending the summer with her husband, who is engaged in farming at Hot Springs
The Delta independent., 1917-06-15
CAPT. CHARIESWoRTH MAKES
STATEMENT ABOUT RECRUITS

In an interview with Captain Charles
worth. recruiting officer for Uncle
Sans army. he said:
There seems to be a misapprehen-
sion on the part of some of the young
men that II they enlist at this time
that they will encounter the same diff
ficulties that the Colorado National
Guards met at Denver a few years ago:
left without provisions. and with no
place to sleep. but as a matter of feet.
the members of the First Battalion arc
federalized troops and are on the
same status as the regular army. The
state OF Colorado has nothing to do
with this matter and all these boys
will become members of the First Bat
talon. The War Department has call
ed for 10000 men to fill up the fed.
eralized guard and hope to have the
same by the end of June"
Speaking further he said: Delta
county has done remarkably well in
sending volunteers to the various de-
partments OF the serSice-in proper.
ton to her population she has sent
a far greater share than many other
localities. We estimate that 70 per
cent OF the 1000 registered. will be
exempt. either by marriage. having
n dependent. or being mentally or
physically defective. This would still
leave 500 in Delta county eligible"
The Delta independent., 1917-06-15
The Denver Markets.

Denver Union Stock Yards, June IL.
Receipts of cattle here were liberal
last week but a good many were
southern stockers and proportion of
natives was not large. Prices were
lower on Monday. due to a liberal
offering, but later ell of the advance
was regained and the market closed
the week fully steady with the week
before. Today. with 5000 cattle here.
about 1.50O of which were natives,
the market was active and 10 cents
higher. Prices are generally called
around 35 TO 40 cents above last Mon
days quotations. Good beef steers
are selling from s12 to $3.50, the
latter price realized today, being the
highest ever paid on this market. Good
cows are selling from $3.50 to $10.75,
with fair COWS from sS75 to $3.50.
Bulls are selling up to SO for choice
killing grades and veal calves from s13
TO s14 for pretty good kinds. The
stocker demand continues strong ani
supply Will 81 ass beSlHHlHS
to show up in good shape, there is a
better trade in this department and
the market is active, with good
volume of business done. Yearling
steers are selling around s32 to s43
per head. according to quality. with
yearling heifers at about the same
prices. Two-year-old steers and heif-
ers are bringing s45 to $50, and threes
are selling from $50 up.
The hog demand has been good bu .
eastern declines have forced the mar
ket lower here. Prices, however, are
considerably higher than at river
points. Good hogs sold here today
from SIS to s1540.
Sheep demand was good throughout
week but supply extremely limited.
Prices show little change. Clipped
lambs are selling from s13 to s145O
and clipped ewes around SO to s11.5O
The Delta independent., 1917-06-15
Major Barney
Asks for Recruits

The following telegram has reached
the Delta Business Mems Association
from Major Barney, recruiting officer
for Colorado and Denver:
Alarming decrease in enlistments
regular army since registration Idea
seems to prevail that volunteer enlist
ments in army are no longer possible
nor needed. whereas there is most
urgent need to fill 81 regiments now
being organized. Six hundred men are
urgently needed in infantry and field
artillery to complete quota for Colo
RADIO before June 30th.
Men enlisting now will stand bet
ter chance for promotion than those
who enlist after n-commissioned of
ficer positions are filled. All unmar-
ried white men of good character IS
to 40 eligible. First papers not neces-
sary unless applicant subject of enemy
nation.
Urge your active assistance in ad.
vertising these facts and in securing
Colorado's quota at earliest possible
moment.
MAJOR BARNEY.
Recruiting Officer
The Delta independent., 1917-06-15
japanese Writes
His Appreciation

The following letter has been re-
ceived from X. Nakamura, Japanese
subscriber to Independent:
Dear Sir:-I have received copy
of your paper published the sth of
this month and / find the article you
wrote on our fireworks on 4th of July.
1t was SO splendid and so sympathetic
This is the first good appreciation
ever had.
Il can't write very good English, but
can't help to write and express my
thankful feeling ! believe that piece
of article gave more cheer to all citi-
ems and introduced to the public what
our japanese boys are. always so
regret to hear some disgusting re
marks, but who could not appreciate
sympathy? ! believe sympathy is most
best thing for anything II you want
have best friend you must have sym
pathy. and II you want to make your
own people best citizens, you must
have sympathy Sympathy is most best
thing to fight any enemy with and
most strongest thing to control with
II see now Delta has such a good
paper man. no wonder the Delta people
are all square with everybody. | have
George Washington's and Abraham
Lincoln's pictures framed and hanging
on my rooms wall. Also have pictures
Of Roosevelt. Taft and Wilson. the last
printed between two American flags
and hung before my studying table.
want to be like these men. and think
that any one who does not feel how
much he owes TO the country where
he lives and is ready to perform for
II. would be having something wrong
with him. We always know we owe
SO much to this country and are will.
ing to work for it. am very respect.
fully. X. NAKAMURA.
Rubideau. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-15
Prizes Given at
State Trap Shoot

At the State trap shoot held at Colo
rado Springs June 20, 80 and 81. the
following men received awards in the
order named: State Championship, R.
A. King, Delta score 80 out of 100.
Two others tied for second; D. Walter
Thomas, of Hotchkiss, was third, witt.
score of SO out Of 100. This
entities r. A. King to compete for the
National championship.
On all targets, including doubles and
high, with a score of 335 out of $50.
D. Walter Thomas. second, score 333
out of $50.
On al targets, including doubles and
handicap and 16 yard, Joe Rohrer, of
Colorado Springs, was first, R A King
second and d. Walter Thomas tied
with c. D. Plank, of Denver, for third.
The Spalding medal was awarded to
w. NJ. Bowman. Of Denver, a profess
sional; score SO out of 100.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-15
Some Good Ball
Games Promised

It's been as quiet as a country grave
yard around this burg during the past
week. because the games were bunch
ed for out of town like bananas, and
because there are only three more
games booked for Delta during June.
some of the old guards who couldn't
afford to buy gasoline for baby's
push cart, but whose base ball enthusi-
asm burns brightly at all seasons. have
grown somewhat acrimonious. 1t takes
a good deal of self control to sit by
the window and see the fellows with
the big cars dash off to see our team.
when all you can do is sit some more
and wonder for about three hours just
what's doin' in some other town. but
we all have to submit to this some
time.
Anyway. there's going to be some
real games here Sunday and Monday
next. for on Sunday Grand Junction
will be here, be here with bells on. and
it will be something to see. The Mesa
city has made some changes in her
lineup. one notable change being the
addition of one C. C. Higgins of Rock
ford, ILL.,. a right wing twirler.
On Monday Gunnison will make an
other trip, having annexed a tosser
known as Lefty Mcdonald, who carries
his catcher with him, all the same as
a valet. This bunch from up country
claims the highest salaried team on
the Western Slope. and 1t is stated that
the new pitcher has signed at $3.50 per.
He has been for several years a
member Of the Western league a.
Omaha. Nebraska.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-15
Elect Agent for
Delta County

A large delegation OF Delta county
farmers appeared before the County
commissioners. in their monthly meet
ing last Monday. and very forcefully
presented their claims for County
Agent to work in this county. The
commissioners voted unanimously to
employ one at once. Mr.. A. +. Lovett.
State Leader of County Agents. was
present and signed up the contract
with the commissioners for the Ex-
tension Department Of the Colorado
Agricultural College. Mr. Edward
Divilbliss. who is now County Agent
in New Mexico, has been selected for
the position. He is man of broad
and liberal training. and fitted to take
up the work in this county.
A number OF farmers meetings are
to be arranged early in July, in this
community OF the county, in orier to
give the people n chance to see the
new man MS soon as possible.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-15

Cash Sampson and Ben Lowe
Stage A Double Homicide

years ago when some outlaws were
shooting at sheriff's officer, the
wound being almost exactly like the
one which caused Ben's death.
This ends the account of the trag-
edy, deplorable and regretable. What
ever the causes which led to it, did
the end justify the means? The carry
ing of guns by stockmen on the range
is no doubt often necessary, still, had
these men not been armed the tragedy
would not have taken place. 1t is a
well established fact that guns have
been the means of getting more men
killed than they have ever protected.
Mr.. Sampson leaves to mourn his
his loss a brother, Wat Sampson, of
Telluride, his sister, of Delta, Mrs. j.
ID. billiard, and her family, his two
nieces, Misses Eliza and Jessie Stone,
who were called home from California
and hundred Of friends all over the
Western Slope. All these relatives
were present at the funeral services
and a delegation of fifty persons,
mostly members of the Montrose Stock
Growers association, attended in a
body from Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-15
Merchants Plan
Half Day Closing

Plans are under way to close the
places of business in this city on
Thursday afternoons during July ard
August the merchants feeling that in
this way they will be able to give
their clerks half holiday once week
during the heated portion of the sum.
mer
A thorough canvass has been made
among the merchants and they have
practically all agreed to this plan
The hardware men alone stated tina.
they would like the privilege of sell
ing machinery repairs on this day il
called upon, since it might work a
on the ranchers in case they
could not do so.
This is not an innovation by any
means. Olathe and Grand Junction
are already working the plan success.
fully and II is believed that every
town on the slope will unite on this
half holiday arrangement,
The Delta independent., 1917-06-15
Ladies Entertain
Luncheon Guests

One of the seasons gayest parties
was that given at the home of Mrs. ]
w. Maxwell, when that popular young
.matron and her mother, Mrs. E. L.
Walters. were hostesses to about so
ladies at delightfully."- appointed one
o'clock luncheon Wednesday.
The rooms were tastefully decorated,
pink and white being the prevailing
colors, while pink shaded candles shed
a subdued light on the jolly party.
Monte Carlo Whist" furnished the
excitement and entertainment, and
there was an abundance of both. The
honors went to Mrs E. ]. Darlington
and Mrs. w. R. Johnson. A number of
ladies also busted themselves with
fancy work
The afternoon was enjoyed by all,
and three course luncheon which pre-
faced it was by no means the least
enjoyable.