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The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14
SEA CAPTAIN TELLS STORY
 OF RAIDINC

COPENHAGEN. April.-What hap pens when a German sea raider is securing the Atlantic sinking mer- chant vessels is graphically DOT trayed in the story of the destruction of shipping by the German commerce destroyer Puymc as related to a Reuter- correspondent by Captain A Anderson, of the Norwegian steamer HaIlbjorg, which was sunk by the raider while on her way from New York to French port
 It was the Puyme, according to Capt. Anderson, which sank the Brit ish steamers NoItaire. Georglc and Mount Temple and accumulated her prisoners on board the Yarrowdale. on which vessel they were taken to Germany Among them were many Americans, since released
 Pathetic scenes attended the sink ing of the Mount Temple and the Georgic. both of which carried hun dreds of horses. Captain Anderson said The Mount Temple" said the captain, had on board 750 horses and a number of dogs When she was sunk it was painful to see and hear many hundreds of horses and dogs struggling and swimming about, a confused mass in the foam ing sea
 Another appalling sacrifice of ami maj life took place with the sinking of the Georgic, which carried as part of her cargo 1900 horses. The horses were maddened by the cxplo sion of the torpedo which heeled the Georgic over. wrenched them selves loose and. uttering terrifying sounds, plunged into the sea. Some of them reached the Puyme and beat with their forefeet on the yes sells side in frantic attempt to climb to safety. At last the crew were ordered to shoot the horses with their reyolyers. This shooting continued for half an hour"
 Describing the appearance of the German raider when she sunk the Hallbjorg, Capt. Anderson said: "The rail of the Puyme suddenly dropped and the vessel which We had taken for a harmless English merchantmen revealed herself now as modern German warship with several guns pointed at Us. We saw several tor pedo tubes There were two 6-inch guns. fore and aft, and two of the same kind on lower deck, Later We found that the cover over the Puymes emergency steering gear concealed another big gun"
 After Capt. Anderson and the other prisoners of the sunken vessels had been placed on board the Narrow dale, the Germans went cruising with the Puyme and the captured British steamer St. Theodore.
 We noticed" said the captain, that on the following morning a strange apparatus with long wires attached was cast overheard at diff ferent places and the wires con nected with the Yarrowdales chart cabin. This was a system of sub marine telegraphy which would trans init and receive orders at a distance of 150 miles. We were connected with the Puyme all the time. If anything suspicious appeared on the horizon the news was immediately forwarded to the captain of the Puyme."
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14

from the Rainbow extension will go approximately SIS to the ton The ledge is approximately one foot in width, although the width varies in places. The claim is located on the left limit of Skoogey gulch.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14
Icing for Cake.


 Here is an icing for cake that is popular with French and German cooks and that is economical. be cause it calls for no eggs. It is made from half pound powdered sugar, a tablespoonful of boiling water, the grated rind of an orange and enough orange juice to moisten it. Put the sugar in a bowl, then add the rind, next the water, and lastly the juice, and use at once.
 Paste Cleaner.
 Windows can be cleaned with a paste made of whiting and alcohol and then polished with newspapers and chamois, twice as quickly as, and much better than, with water
 Rendering Lard.
 When rendering lard first cut the leaf into small pieces and run through a meat chopper and it will turn out almost all lard and very few cracklngs. A teaspoOnful of common baking soda in the water in which it begins to render makes it white and sweet Sprinkle thin layer of salt in the bottom of the jars before pouring in the newly rendered lard and it will not become rancid
 To Kill Moths in Closets.
 Remove everything from the closet and hang all clothing out of doors. Take a basin of gasoline and. dip ping a whiskbroom in it, brush each garment carefully inside and out. closet First wash the walls, floors and shelves with turpentine using it freely. Then cover the walls. floors and ceilings with newspapers. tack ing them on If blankets or other articles are placed on the shelves wrap them in newspapers, placing hard soap in the packages. The or dinary naphtha laundry soap is best. This method will soon eradicate the moths.
 When Cleaning With Gasoline.
 When cleaning clothes with gaso line use brush instead of a rag to apply it. This is much more effective.
 Use For Old Rancoat.
 Don't throw away your old rain coat, for it has many uses yet. Rip the coat and wash it and then mako it up into some of the following articles: A large apron for wash day, dusting cap. cases for spong- es and brushes, and a cover to tie over the laundry basket.
 A Dustless Mop.
 First wash a piece of cheese cloth in soap and water. rinse we'll and dry perfectly before dipping it
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14

An Indiana inventor has brought out a device that can be used as a child's go-cart, sled, carpet beater or carpet stretcher.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14
RUSSIA DECLARES THAT
 SHE DOES NOT WANT TO
 CONTROL OTHER NATION
Associated Press

PETROGRAD May 7-Ihe Russian provisional go has addressed to the entente nations note suppl mentary to the which 1t sent May l. The first nd declared RuSsia unaerabe intention of continuing the WI until Germany was subdued. This note greatly o eced by the workers and soldiers and today the eco note composed in which 1t declared that the Rl} sian government does desire dominae any natio This taken up the council of soldiers and wor ngmen and discussed thoroughly and the firm approval the delegates expressed.
 While there has been further demonstrations repoS ed from any part of the empire the opponents of the f eign policy of the provisional government and of ForeA Minister Mukoff standing firm in their demands tS change The council which represents this opposition VI remain in session for the present at least.
 An extra session of the Russian duna has been caH by the temporary government meet at for the pl pose of dealing with the present situation and internal < fairs which troubling the entire empire Foreign M ister Miukoff declared today that the government + the situation we'll in hand and that Russia will fulfil + pledges to the allies
 SITUATION CRITICAL.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., May 7.-No attempt is beI made to conceal the fact that officials consider the Russ situation being of the most serious lnernatot problems confronting the entente and the United States day. The supplementary Russian note although not k ceved here yet is causing uneasness If reports officially received borne out by the note, it might taken that Russia would probably in favor the allies considering certain German peace proposals
 Notwithstanding the assertions of Foreign Mnis Mukoff, that the provisional government controls the uation, the future is considered uncertain
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14

Be your own lawyer. Get "Busi- ness Guide" Inquire Citizen.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14

Salt in the oven, placed over the baking plates, will prevent the pas try from scorching at the bottom.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14

Add very thinly sliced oranges to clear tomato soup.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14
THE HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT

in kerosene and wringing it un- til no oil drips from the cloth Dry in the shade and the article is ready for use It takes up the dust clean without greasing the furni ture or streaking the floor When the cloth gets stiff with dirt, re peat the process from the beginning
 MiIdewed Clothes.
 Boil four pounds of common bak ing soda in one gallon of water for twenty minutes, then add slowly one pound chloride of lime. Let 1t set tie and strain, removing all the scum, Bottle for use. keeping it tightly corked. Before putting the clothes in the boiler, saturate all stains, such as tea, coffee. mildew. fruit and grass stains, also ink, with a little of this mixture. It will not injure the clothes. It is also very good to use on handkerchiefs that are grimy,
 Wax the Soles of Shoes.
 If the soles of walking shoes are dipped in melted wax once every two or three weeks, the soles will last twice as long, and will be water proof This has been thoroughly tested.
 To Protect New Oilcloth. , If new oilcloth sticks to hot dish es, try the following: Scrub the oil cloth thoroughly with hot water and strong soap before putting it on the shelves. Have the water nearly boil ing, and after ten minutes of hard rubbing with q soapy cloth, you will never need to be careful again about placing warm dishes on it.
 To Protect Fine China.
 Cut circular pieces from cotton, flannel or plotting paper and place between fine china plates, saucers, bowls, etc, while stacked on a shelf. This will prevent nicking and cracking, as well as actual breaking 1 To Make Eggs Whip. A pinch of salt or pinch of soda added to the white of an egg will cause it to whip easily if the egg is warm and will not whip otherwise. Use For Coffee Grounds. Save your coffee grounds, dry l thoroughly in the oven, mix with a small quantity of ground spices of various kinds. and use for filling pincushions. The coffee makes an i excellent filler, and the spices give ] it a delicate odor that will last a long time.
 Salt in the oven, placed over the baking plates, will prevent the pas.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14
Wax the SoIes of Shoes.

If the soles of walking shoes are dipped in melted wax once every two or three weeks, the soles will last twice as long, and will be water proof. This has been thoroughly tested.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14

When Cleaning With Gasoline. When cleaning clothes with gaso- to apply it. This is much more effective.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-14
Use For Old Raincoat.

First wash a piece of cheese cloth in soap and water. rinse well and dry perfectly before dipping it
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
rRlsuTE TO QUA ARCHITECTS

Philadelphia Ledger: The visit of
the two commissions from France and
England will be productive Of many
more things than the very serious bus
mess OF the moment, the carrying on OF
the great war. 1t is clear these states
men from overseas kept their eyes wide
open to all phases Of American life, and
their side remarks prove that they are
as acute as they are sympathetic OBJ
servers. For one thing, quite acciden-
tally, as it We're. Mr. Balfour remark
ed in New York the other day about
the magnifcence Of the giant cathe-
drals" which. he added, you Americans
call ONCE buildings" And his COM
ment was not only apt. but a great and
deserved tribute to the American arch
fleets who have made the sky-scrap-
er not only a thing of business conven-
fence. but tour de force of beauty as
well. The Woolworth building in New
York, for instance, does lift and loom
land Of the giants, though it is cathe-
dral without a nave and with huge
tower adjoining very compact tran
sept.
But many of the great structures
suggest the lowered splendor of the
Gothic temples without following slav-
ishly the style, while others carry aloft
much Of the grandeur that was Rome
and the glory that was Greece in archi-
lecture and do 1t easily. Mr., Balfour
was right in his unqualified admiration
Of these great buildings. Shallower
men have come over ready to declare
before landing, even, that the "Ameri-
can skyscraper, of course, is hideous,"
but not so with the real thinkers and
the great architects from abroad. They
know that in the skyscraper the Amer
lean has met a problem and solved 1t
magnificently, securing beauty in utili-
ty and on a scale the world has never
seen accomplished before.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13

Nov, look here, Thompson" remark
ed Bloom. 1T has been six months since
you borrowed that $40 from me-
Seven" corrected Thompson. grave
Iy.
''Well, then, seven months" snorted
Bloom, land you promised to give 1t
back to me in a week. Promised faith
fully, you did, to return it. to me in
seven days instead of months"
IT know it," answered Thompson,
sadly. drawing a memorandum book
from his pocket. THAT note was No.
672929. made this memo, and then ]
spent the money. Since then I've been
trying to recover 1t"
But" howled Bloom, another would
do as WELL"
mo-" responded Thompson, shaking
his head. I'm a man of my word.
When you gave me the note said, i
will return this to YOU, and meant
it. Bloom, old man, just as soon as
come across No. 672929. I'll see that you
get it, for I'm not the one to go back
on my promise"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
RiAss in conorsss,

New Republic: The powers of con-
trolling the country's food supply
ought not to be lightly conferred; but,
after the suggestions of Mr.. Hoover
had been put into the form of bills,
and while the committee on agricul-
ture was urging that they be taken up,
the house, too busy for their immedi-
ate consideration, nevertheless found
time to spend much OF one day listen
ing to q discussion of army rifles. 1t
is obviously absurd that a large body
of amateurs should expect to judge
with what guns the American troops
had best be supplied: but since the
speaker was equipped with an inter-
esting tableful Of rifles, the house let
his speech run on for most of the day.
Which one can you reload the fast
est?" asked Mr.. Helm. What is the
range of that one?" Mr.. Rowe wanted
to know. do the shells land point
first?" inquired Mr.. Britten.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
ANOTHER "RUT"
IN TRAIL ROAD

Bismarck, N. D.. June Is. - After
Bismarck's river road difficulties had
been settled for the 'steenth time, j.
J. Jacknan yesterday kicked the fat
into the fire by declining ito give the
city a warranty deed for the prop
erty which he has offered as right
of-way for the highway to the Mis-
souri,.
A special meeting of the city COM
mission was held yesterday. Capt. /.
p. Baker, owner Of some Of the prop
.erty wanted. agreed to accept $500 for
the land, providing MI. Jackman
would give the city a warranty deed
for the tract which the latter was to
transfer. This Mr.. Jackman is said to
have declined to do, and Captain
Baker then called his half OF the bar
gain of.
AS a result of this muddle. City At
torney II. F. O'Hare today was in
structed for the third time to COM
mence condemnation proceedings to
procure land necessary for the high
way,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13

Washington, June 11.-Brig. Gen.
Henry P. Mccain. adjutant general Of
the army, who will have the rank of
major general under the selective
draft act, is Uncle Sam's military
secretary His department must keep
accurately all of the records of the
commissioned and enlisted personnel
of the army, arrange and preserve all
reports and records, and is respon-
sible for the management OF recruit
ing for the army.
The existing force Of the adjutant
generals department must be virtu-
ally doubled to handle the increasing
volume of work necessitated by the
raising of so large a military force.
With the regular army at approx
mately 900 on April /, there were
approximately 5000 commissioned Of
ficers. With a new army of 5OO,UOO
men and the regular army and ma
tional guard recruited up to war
strength, approximately $4,000 officers
must be provided. The records Of this
entire force are kept by the adJutant
general, and all orders for their move
mentA pass through his ONCE
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13

Sealed bids for the construction OF
twenty foot span ID beam bridge
with ten foot reinforced cement abut-
ments on line between Sections ~ and
%, Township 158, Range 73 and for a
twenty foot span Cd beam bridge with
eleven foot reinforced cement abut-
ments on line between Sections 35 and
36, Township I52. Range 73 will be
received by the Board Of County Com
missioners Of Pierce County, North
Dakota, up to o'clock p. NJ, June
18th, 1917, at Rugby, N. Oak.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check for per cent Of the
full amount Of bid.
Plans and Specifications may be
seen at the Office OF the County Audi
tor, Rugby, N. OAK on and after June
1st, 1917.
The Board Of County Commissioners
reserve the right to reject any or all
bids.
BY order of the Board OF County
Commissioners Of Pierce Co., n. ..
O. A. SPILLUM,
County Auditor.
(AEay so--June SID
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
aunary swss. Tooth in Germany.

nunQFV GW0Gk U Q0Gu III GSFTu6NYa
Oscar King Davis in Physical Gull
ture: The German government has
permitted certain candy shops in Ber-
lin to continue doing business-pos-
sibly to work up stocks on hand.
Prices, not being controlled on such
Injuries, had gone skyhigh-$4 or SIS
a pound for mixed chocolates. Candy
shops were open for a few minutes
at q time, usually from 4 to 4:30 in
the afternoon. Not more than one
quarter of a pound could be sold to
Gany one person at a time. And only a
fixed amount altogether could be sold
in one day. The clerks would go to
the shop some time ahead of the
opening hour and do up the allotted
amount in quarter pound packages.
About half past 8, and often earlier,
the eager customers would begin to
take up positions in front of the candy
shop doors, like the crowds in our
cities waiting for theatre tickets on
great special occasions. BY opening
time there would often be crowd Of
half q hundred or more waiting. As
the doors parted they would surge for
ward and begin calling eagerly for the
favorite kind. have seen a shop sell
its daily quota in less than 10 min
utes, and the customers go away
smiling and hugging their precious
packages. Most Of the customers were
women, but not few men have
seen taking their turn with the watt
ing crowd in front OF candy shop,
and sometimes soldiers in uniform
were among them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13

A certain man whose previous rec
ord was of the best was charged with
a minor offense. Law and evidence
were unquestionably on the side of the
defense, but when the arguments had
been concluded a verdict of Guilty
was given and a fine imposed.
The lawyer for the defense was sit
ting with his back toward the magis-
trate. without changing his posi-
ton or rising to address the court, he
remarked. ..
Judge, please fine me for contempt
of court"
The magistrate inquired:
what dye mean, sir?' You haven't
committed contempt"
ct have" came from the old lawyer
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13

in case of emergency can be sent
overseas or to. any part of the United
States. II Is so situated that very
great expansion cam take place, If nee
essary. There will be eighteen wards
to the hospital. at first.
In addition to the hospital buildings,
small portable units will be kept stor-
ed on motor trucks ready for immedi-
ate dispatch to any locality where an
explosion or accident of any nature
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13

The sorrows Of trampdom are many
and. according to some stern moral-
lists, they should be more. The late
Joseph F1ynt, for instance, who ate
slept and went to Jail with tramps,
voiced the conviction that no one
should make q practice Of feeding
them, and that any man who gives
them money ought TO be fined. But
consider the unmitigated harshness Of
such q rebuff as this:
I'm tryin' to get back to me old
mother" explains q grimy individual
to a gentleman Of deceptively benev-
client aspect. "She amt seen me face
In ten years"
The philanthropist scrutinizes the
indicated set OF features.
II believe you are telling the truth
he admits. "Ah, why don't you wash
Iit2"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
HONORS TO DR., GILLETTE.
INSTRUCTOR AT UNIVERSITY
Named Chairman Of American Seeie'
logical Society to Cooperate With
Similar Organizations.

Grand Forks. June 13.-Dr. John M.
Gillette, head of the department of
sociology of the University of North
Dakota, has been appointed chairman
of the committee of the American So
Geological society to cooperate with
similar committees from the Amer
lean Economic association, and the
American Statistical association to
suggest to the United States bureau
of statistics methods of improving the
present methods of gathering Stats
tics, what to gather, and the ways of
working up the statistics when gath
cred ...
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
THE LoNEsoMEsT TIME,

The lonesomest time and the lone
soonest place
And the drabbiest and dreariest.
Is not a desert of lin1itless space
Nor the heart of forest where leaves
interlace
And the owls sound their spooky
"To-whoooo-ool"
No, the lonesomest place Is q white
When the guests and the walters are
And in the place of the lights and
There's only the clock-tick. and the
light from the street.
A smell of damp floors and OF stale
things to eat.
And the sight of the chairs on each
The chairs stacked UP high on each
table.
Why, it's scary to peek through the
doorway and see
That dining place empty and dead,
Where, earlier, crowds Of gay people
would be
With music and chatter and laughter
and glee
And the wine glowing, yellow and red.
It's ghostly and spooky and shrouded
and gray
When the guests and the walters have
all gone away
And the murk in the corners Is
sable.
And once you have seen it so gloomy
1t never seems quite the same place
as Of old.
The glamour is vanished, and tarnish-
ed the gold.
When the chairs are piled up on
each table.
The empty chairs stacked on each
table.
-Berton Braley in the New York
Times.
A country editor, who is also an au-
thority on certain industrial matters,
recently came up to town bringing his
wife along with him.
This good woman was one after
noon the guest of q rather patronizing
clubwoman.
$50 your husband is an editor" the
latter asked.
YES"
'Since you have no family and
have considerable leaisure on your
hands. dare say you assist him in
his editorial work."
"Oh, yes" said the editors wife,
who is also his cook: Il edit nearly
all his inside matter"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
Not Beehive,

A very young wife, in a strange no.
tel, trying to find her husband, and
thinking he was taking a bath, knock
ed on the bathroom door and said:
Honey, are you there?"
And q strange masculine voice re-
piled:
Madam, this is not beehive; it's
a bathroom"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
Wager Spoiled.
rit-Rita. :.

Tit-Bits: "Haiioaf Are you Bays
the butcher?
Yes"
well, this is Mrs. Browns residence.
Will you please send me a large, thick
steak by ~ o'clockT
sWeiI. you bet your sweet life will!'
EDO you know. sir, to whom you are
speaking"
"sure / do. You're Jenny. Mrs.
Browns cook"
you are mistaken, young man. You
are speaking with Mrs. Brown her
self"
us that so? Then in that case, mad
am. wen call the bet off,"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
Rushinr work on columbia University war HOspital

may necessitate the immediate care OF
large number of wounded.
Besides providing medical and SUR
gical service for the sick of New York
city and for the soldiers who may be
assembled in or near it, the new hos
pital will afford a unique opportunity
for the training of physicians, nurses
orderlies, observation-disclosures and Other
members of the personnel Of base
hospital. .. 10
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13

The physician to whom the Irish
man had applied for relief from a
stomach ailment asked on the oc-
casion of his last visit:
Have you been drinking the very
hot water an hour before each meal,
as directed? If SO, how do you feel
now?" .
Doc" said the Celt, II tried to do
it, but had to quit. ! drank for
thirty Ave minutes and it made me
feel like a balloon!"