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The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
RESERNISTS
 EXPECTING TO
 RECEIVE CALL

Fairbanks is now more than ever before beginning to feel the war spirit That is, the question of the day is what will be done in govern mental circles regarding the double with Germany? Will the United States mobilize troops and send them to Europe or will she merely conduct her part of the war on the high seas, are other question heard on every hand
 As far as can be learned no move toward effeCting a military organiza- ton in Fairbanks has yet been made. The town, however, is known to have it's milita1ists. There are known to be at least two military reserve officers here at the present time They are George l.. Armstrong, Spe- cial agent of the general land office with headquarters here, who is a major in the infantry reserve, and Dr. Malcolm E. Smith, of Nenana, who is at present taking a short vacation in Fairbanks, and who is a first lieutenant in the medical off cers' reserve corps.
 Both of these reservists are eX- pecting to be called at any time. In fact, Major Armstrong is so cer- tain that he will be called out. be ing the third officer of that rank in
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
RIGGS ADVISED
 OF ALLOTMENT
 OF FUNDS HERE

In a wire received at the Nenana headQuarters of the Alaskan Engi- neering commission yesterday morn ing, Commissioner Thomas Riggs, Jr., who is in charge of all of the rail road work in the interior. is advised just how far he can go on the funds which are available. Nothing was stated last night at the local office of the commission regarding just how much money has been allotted for york in interior Alaska, but that it is a substantial amount is evidenced by the fact that Commissioner Riggs is preparing to work approximately the same number of men as were employed last summer.
 The $3,OO0,000 appropriated for the existing emergency during the dying hours of the last congress, when con gress failed to pass the sundry ciyils bill, in ch the railroad was in cluded, is to be used in the prosocu- ton of the summers work. It is to be hoped, however, that long be fore the money is used up, the new congress will have appropriated funds sufficient for pushing the work as had been planned.
 Chairman Edes' message is of a very encouraging tone, according to
 information gwen out at the local office of the Engineering commission. He apparently has every confidence that the next congress will not fail to make the needed appropriation, and is quoted as having said that the $3,OO0,0OO already appropriated will be ample for the needs of the commission until more money is avail able
 If the interior organization of the Engineering commission is as large this summer as last, between seven and eight hundred men will be em- ployed. Most of the work, it is stat ed, will probably be done south from Nenana, or between Nenana and the coal fields, in order that coal may be brought to the new town next fall if possible.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
GERMAN MONEY
 FOR BOMB PLANT
LAssOC.atGd Pressl

NEW YORK. Mar. 22.-The trial of six men charged with attempting 10 create a re.gn of terror in the maniticn plants throughout the east, and destroy vessels leaving Atlantic ports with cargoes for entente na- lions. Was begun here today. As apanng evidence alleged admissions .al German embassy officials were read, in which it was stated that hey had furnished money to equip he factory where bombs were manu- aesage1, and paid these men for their activities.
 \ secret service detective testified Lat he was able to gan admission -o the plan, and was taken into the confidence of the plotters by saying that he represented Von Igel, one of tha members of Ambassador von BrEr5jorfIs staff.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
NEUTRAL&S WILL,
 TRY TO MEDIATE.

WAeHIEGTON. D. c, Mar. 22.- Word las been received by the Am erican government that it is extreme ly probable that the neutral nations of Europe will make offers to medi- ate the trouble between America and Germany in order to prevent war be tween the two countries The news does not come as surprise to the administration, as it is thought that it is simply another scheme of Ger many's to cloud the submarine issue and divide American sentiment.
 The offer, if it is made, will not be allowed to affect the plans of the administration in the slightest Preparations for war will not be slackened for a moment,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
GERMAN ARMIES
 MAKING STAND
(Associa ted press)

LONDON, Mar, 22-An official statement issued tonight by the war office declares that the Germans are apparently ending their retreat in France. All day long the forces Of the allies have been resisting the fierce attacks of the German armies all along the battlefront
 The fighting is described as being the hottest since the big drive of the British and French troops about three months ago. Neither the French nor the British troops were able to gain any advantage over the Ger mans, and tonight finds the Cppos- ing armies in practically the same positions that they occupied early this morning.
 It was also announced by the war office that the retreat of the Turkish armies in Mesopotamia and Persia continues, with the British and Rus sian forces drawing closer together. The Russians have entered MesopO- tamia from Persia and are gradually drawing the net closer around the Turks, and escape is almost impos- sible.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
BILLINGSLEY IS
 AGAIN ON STAND
tA -EMNluIeA pIessl

SEATTLE, Mar. 21 In the Gill tial ho.e today Fred Billingsley was recalled to the witness stand by the &afeQse. He admitted that he had perj1rcd himself in testifying before he superior court last October when hc was being tried for bootlagging. He stuck 10 h.s testimony regarding the brbc being paid Mayor Gill, however.
 James Watson. formerly a waiter n GolaId's cafe. during the time that Gerald was running d booze shop, was called for the defense and sworo that he overheard a conversa- ton that took place between Gerald and Fred BillingsIey, and that Bill Ingsicy told Gerald that a deal had been framed up to get the mayor in trouble Just what the frameup was the witness could not say.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
THREE INDICTED
 Bl GRAND JURY

Three uG ...a.lt. Were tuned into court h. la grand tarE when tn. session started yesterday morning at ID o'clock They p-- against V. F. Sweeney. r1.raea with sh.otar with intent to EH. George J.Aaa=.n cha.2oa .a l.foe 1g killing a dog, and Laa frank. a n.t.e who
 charged with ar#ra larceny.
 An indictment ".s also rewrlod ary court g.a eeday marked "nat a rue bH" in the case Of b@aIr. against Frank Frrg. abe defendant n the pao.,eaaaz has been in jail .laaa aae H#a os h.s arrest la-. au. and tn. court awarad hn T.. leased from custody .a4.ltatal. a.- 0ar .aa sa-a tug reported
 The rat.. Llae Frank, who t- charged with stealing a watch, was ar.a.an.a cite. L-a c.aat lad ag. pointed l.. E. Gillette t3 defend Eta Fhe u.tte t=t took the paapars oath. 1r Gillette asked mtl to- morrow morning .o. pleading. Tha ay..na.u.s Sueeaa. -n1 Ja1anzsn are both at lbar.v under bonds. con =eaa.nus na.Ihag was ar.@snad-
 The s.l.aaj auaiaaaanI If Taa- Bernard .o. the crime Of shooting wt.h intent to kill "H.a Pet" Peter
 .u Was held rea.aaaaE Jules Marion acted as court interpreter. tEanzlat ing from Iu-.ah to French and vice gclsn. .a. co.rt asking if the de- fenaau. desired that an attorney be appointed to ae.end H.H Bernard answered n the affirmative, and the pauDo's oath was explained 10 him. He signed it and CccI |. C'egg vas appointed. Bernard y.l1l plead this morata1 at h o'clock.
 TDste.aa. afternoon Judge Charles [. Bmaeu heard a.gl.gnts and mo-. G9ns in several civil oa.o+. am-ne thom was tle matter o. the aurdiau. ship oi Samuel X. Bann.ueld; tho case Of Jcwatha Br.co ys. the estate oI Roland Griffin, deceased, and the case or ". ". Clarke }5. John Peter son.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
YOUNG FORGER
 PLEADS GUILTY

Having been Indicted by the grand jary for the crime Of forgery, James R. 1Iontaomory. a young man from Panama, pleaded guilty to the charge yesterday morning when brought into court for arratanmcnt After the in dtctment had been read to him the prisoner Was asked by Judge Bun nell ii he wished 10 make arrange monts for counsel, but he replied in he negattye. The court then asked the defendant regarding his desire as 10 a time for pleading, and Mont gomcry s'gnif.ed his wish 10 plead immediately Consequently, upon be-
 ng asked by Judge EwneII what plea he desired to cn,ar to the charge, he young man stated guilty" The entering of the plea was followed by the announcement of the court that a date for passing sentence would be set later.
 As stated in the indictment, tha charge against Montgomery Was that he endorsed the name of Daniel r. Allen cn a check or draft on the Dexter Horton bank of Seattle fon $10O, From other sources it is learn cd that Allen and Montgomery are both soldiers and that Montgomery forged Aliens name while acting in clerical capacity under Allen, who $ a sergeant in the commissary de partment at Fort Gibb0n.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
Timely Hints for the Housewife

of soda mix as usual and bake in a hot oyen
 SOUR CREAM COOKIES.
 Add two cupfuls of sugar to half a cuplul of softened butter, two eggs beaten, and cupful and a half of sour cream, a teaspoonfui and a half of soda, and a teaspoOnful of grated orange peel or lemon. Flour to roll soft. If the flour is added and kept gn ice for a while it will roll with much less flour and the cookies will be more tender
 SALMON MAYoNNAlsE.
 Sc. can of the best salmon into saucepan of boiling water and rook for 15 minutes. Open and turn jt out on the platter without break ug the mold The finest salmon
 oHJa.ns nothing that need be re- moved. Pour over it half pint of aayonna.se dressing containing a ta. ble2ocnful of horseradish Garnish with circles of hard boiled egg and serye with Saratoga potatoes
 1AKEO BEAN SALAD.
 Place in a bowl q few slices of on.on and turn over them pint of baked beans, season and mix lightly; add two tablespoonruls of olive oil, a tcuspoonfuI of sugar and quar- ter of a cupfIl of vinegar. Mold and glm.sh with hard cooked eggs and serve on lettuce. Chopped green pep pers and tomatoes are good mixed with beans and served with French dressing.
 MORAVlAN SUGAR BREAD.
 When making bread take out a piece, roll thin and lay in pie tin. When risen make holes with the finger and fill with butter and brown sugar, then dust cinnamon over the loaf and bake. Coffee-cake dough may be treated in this manner SAUTED LIMA BEANS.
 Soak dried lima beans in cold wa. ter to cover until soft, drain them and dry between soft cloth, after cooking in boiling water until tender. Then cook in hot frying pan with little butter until well Drowned; sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve piping hot.
 POPOVERS.
 Beat two eggs thoroughly, add grad ually seven-eighths of a cupful of milk, cupful of flour, half tea spoonful of salt; beat all together two minutes with an egg beater, then add half teaspoonful of melt ed butter. If skim milk is used, add a teaspoonful of melted butter.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26

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 Thu. it win tr s..a Gat n. first a.suI.. pays twice as much as n. second d-r.. and four times .. na.r t. T.r.. .r onI..r~ dis .a.. .l.l. ..r ... present t.t..s. .e ..- a.r a a.- t,.#un a. tin. ...r.. s...a.. Q. maintaining tGa ..wr .fe
 =a. .l.s a-=,-su.ur is for s.- s.ee rendered tae entire goaHst,a. e.org It. whether sald or uusala, must tear s gaag.gsrHaaa hare o. .a.- ,ee.a.a Each m=ala lo. will aa s..a=a5 with its proportion. and .4an o...t .a1 s... .ua bidder wtu b. uaa.ea D. .ae amount duo which La purchase. VII be required to pay n addition ta the amount o. his bid.
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The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26

the western division. that he has or dcrod a full and complete majors equipment from a Columbus. Ohio. house which furnishes such things.
 Neither of the re.e .e-yists. if they are called, have any idea where they will be ordered 10 report for duty Major Armstrong says that he cn. listed in Saath Dakota, and that he presumcs that he wln be called back there in case of trouble. but that there might be such a thing as his remaining here to do recruiting work in case that war Is declared and troops are badly needed.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
GERMANS
 SAFE CONDUCT
(Hssoclatcd TgeSs)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar % Secretary Lansing announced tonight that China is new making arrange ments for sending German diplomats and consular representatives home. The American government, through the state department, has consented to give these German officials safe conduct across the American conti- nent. They will be given a special train and will be closely guarded on the entire trip to prevent any rash act by irresponsible persons.
 Theee officials will leave China within the next few days, coming from the Orient across the Pacific. landing at San Francisco. China has also asked the entente powers for permission for the Germans to pass through their lines and territory on their way to Germany.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
DEFENSE. WOULD
 DESTROY STOR1
LN..nc-A.eu NL.ssl

SEATTLE, l-an In the Gill bribery and booze conspiracy trial today the attorneys roe the defense sought to d.scredtt the testimony and break down the story Of Logan Dil- G1a lc.. The line taken so far by the desonse is that the BiI.nga,eys and others have cooked up deal on Mayor Gill to get rid of him in the mayors office, as Lc @.8 in tAa way Of the booHeggers in thor whis- key peddIIug operations.
 The attempt so far has been only partly successful. as only one wit nes+. Watson smith, sad that Logan BungsIcy had tried to buy him. Smith suffered on cross examination by the state, and apparently contra dictcd himself several times.
 Logan Bm.ngsIey took the stand and refuted the tcstim my of Smith, declaring that Smith had told him hat cletziorf, a waiter at Ge.ald's cafe, who has since sappeared, told h.m that Detective Sergeant Kent of the city police force, had given him $100 to noise around town that Logan was buying witnesses.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
l.. $. IS FIRST
 TO ACKNOWLEDGE,
 NEW GOVERNMENT
(Assncialed Pressl

WASHINGTON. D. C., Mar. % The state department announced yes tcrday that the American govern mcnt had formally recognized the new Russian government Owing 10 the great tasks confronting the Rus sian government in it's work of re organization, and the institution Of the many reforms that are absolutely necessary for the welfare of the pco- pie of Russia, if was felt by the ad- m,nistration that America owed it to Russia to give her all the moral support possible, and for this req son the recognition was made as promptly as possible.
 The Russian ambassador communi- catcd officially 10 Secretary Lansing Wednesday that the czar had abdi cated and that the control of the Russian empire is now vested in the hands of a committee of twelve ap- pointed by the duma. As soon as his official notification was made and had been handed t. the Pres dent and the cabinet. it was decided not o delay in sending the recognition and Secretary Lansing was instructed L., f,,,,,,-a r.l fl ,t nnCa
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
kETCHIKAN GETS
 A COMMISSIONER

JUNEAU. Mar. 22 Judge Jennings th:s afternoon appointed William Ma honey as United States commission CT at Kotchikan. He will assume the duties of the office immediately, sue ceeding Edward \, &tackpole, who recently resigned to go 10 the States.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
RYUS EXPLAINS
 ASSESSMENT ON
 NENANA GROUND

Nenana News: The first assessment which owners of Nenana town prop erty have been required to pay since the sale of lots last fall was levied by the townsite mana cement several days ago, and is meeting with prompt response The assessment is grad uated from $2.63, for lots in the 3rd division. to S1O.52, for the more yalu able lots in the 1st or business dE vision. Second division lots are as sessed 5.26.
 The object of the assessment is fully explained in the following cir cular, issued by the townsite man agement:
 Notice to the Public.
 In order that the public may be informed as to the nature, purpose and extent of the assessment now being levied against Nenana town site, brief explanation is here given
 The present assessment is q charge TOT the StuoIdl SupcI NIS4o4i olLS -''''i' tenance of the townsite, and is levied under the following heads or divi sons: 1st-Fire Protection: End Sanitation; 3rd-Street, Sidewalk and Alley Maintenance.
 To supervise the matter of fire protection, sanitation and other mat ters incident to the management oI the town, there necessarily must be a general overhead expense, such as the keeping of records. keeping time of employees, the accounting for tho various expenditures. inspection o buildings as to sanitation and fire protection, the giving of grades tc lot owners, and numerous other incl deptals. This overhead expense .is apportioned among the three assess ment divisions given above. Othe expenditures included in this assess
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
WORK OF
 I,EGISLATURE,
lEn.cial tn ILn NltLznnl


 JUNEAU, Mar 22- There was but a very short session of the senate to- day The only new bu introduced was offered by Senator Hcckman. It would provide %3o,o00 out of the territorial treasury as relief fund which will be deposited for searching parties, launch hire and other neces- a8ry expenses iHearod n the rescue CT relief o> persons lost while hunt ing or pso\ \scane.
 The concN gent resolution relative 10 the cssabI\ \mcnt of a government pa'p mill for manufacture of print paper in AIaskaNas slghrly changed from its original form and was pass cd unanimously.
 Senator Gaustad's biI} which would give municipalities the right to grant Franchises to public service corpora UoAs was then taken up and dis cuasod No agreement was reached on d vote. It was decided, however, 10 bring it up daily and mako such changes as are necessary to make it workable and pass 1t as soon as pos s.ble
 h tha house two ana q half hours were used in discussing the eight aoar law for men working in under ground mines. Several amendments were offered, one of which would make the measure effective on May of tnis year. in order that operators may receive ample notice of the new regulations. It was then sent back U the committee to await Attorney 1enorm Gr.gsby's opinion as to the legality of the act.
 The different school bills were con zdorcd, and after discussion with the educational committee it was de ciaed to hold them in the hands of the committee until 1t can be defj- niteIy ascertatnod just how much money is available and how much $ going to be required to fill the needs of the different schools. When resolution covering this is pre- scntod the educational bills VIII be taken up and disposed of.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
AMERICA FIRST TO ACT.

PETROGRAD, Mar 22-The for eign m mister of the new Russian government announced tonight that the American recognition of th.s gov ernucnt had reached here and had been communicated to him by the American ambassador. He states that the United States was the first nation to officially recognize the new government. despite the fact that Russia is closely bound to both France and England i'll alliance.
 Ambassador Francis, who received instructions from the American state department this morning. this after noon, accompanied by his staff, went to the Marinsky palace. where the foreign office is located, and made the formal recognition for the United States and presented the cCngratula- lions of the American people to tho Russians on their notable achieve ment of freedom with 50 little blood shed and so much self restraint.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
SHIP SUNK BA GERMAN
 SUBMARINE
fAsso. rl r.ssl


 AMSTERDAM. t... According .o . l.H.... .asa u.. a."n=.s tY -L- u.lls T..s-la. taa American ship uard,un was go-pedoet and sank without warning by German .an.rEa n ,ha N.uh sea Weaaa .s r.-ar IL l= Enavn that ae laas, fourteen l.".s VI. ...t. and pa hlg alr.. Mos. u. faa officers and crew vs.a Americans.
 According ro Hho reports received Ea... a-.. boats 4.r. launched. n@a al these WIS picked ap by torpedo boa. md brought t5 Tagscbc,'ug in .a.s boat one man Was dead and one other so seriously injured .h., :. Is .lash, ba will not survive Tn. a-a.a ;wo boats have noa been heard o-
 Statements of the survivors indicate raat the first signs Of a submarine aa- the shock Of a torpedo striking he ship. The shot tool, effect, p.egc. n4 the side Of the ship and causma m explosion which is thought tJ as. killed fourteen men.
 WASHINGTON REPORT.
 WASHINGTON. D. C.. Har. a2. The Aac-3c.u consul at Amsterdam t9u anr c-ar.d the state department that tlo Standard OI American ship uoad,ou was torpadcod and sunk w.lu, waning N,aaesdav by d German submarine. I.e reports a .a..l Of twenty men : her instantly killed or drowned. Au4at.s arc be- ing forwarded uou the survivors lo .la state department to the e.Isc. that tha H.aEatau had no waning whatever.
 wln ragor, received by the state .e...J..a. states that ID atGamu, 4as made by the submarine to ass,s, taa men from tha a#aen ship in any way. alOhauah a l,Ia assistance would have easily casa1cd alI tho 5as,s launched hs the survivors ol the attack ln reaching land. CT the .baea I.ab.sts leaving the ship aGar he attack, only one h been haara from, and 0lis one was Drought n by 8.oah destroyer
 A"E3tcAuS ou BOARD SHIP.
 NEW YORK. .'ar. 2z O@asals of lla Standard oil company, owners ag inc ship Haa1.on which was
 uE by a German submarine Wed. ueaGay evening, announced tau.aat that lbe a.aht a@s.r- aaa .nee.s on her wlr. all Ame..an citizens In addition {, tle-a m.a. part ot the crew Vas also sagao.el 10 be of American nationality.
 OFFICIALS RETfcENT.
 NrAaHNCTO& D. C, Mar. % Tho officials he.e lass nothing to say tonight rogard.ng ,he toraaa'rs Of cha Hoagu.ou by German sub raar.ne. The report o#Ha ln lane. and President Wilson had retired. Secretary of State Ian ing sad that an announcement wouI# probably be made tomorrow.
 He also stated that lhore seemed to be no doubt that al least twenty Americans Lad been I9=t, and that aaa.o Was no question that the yes saI Was anwaned. It .a not thought likely hat the President VII have any announcement to make regard ing this be.1re congress moets, when t VIII be laid before that body as additional ev.dsnce that a state of war .s already in existence between