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The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
AMERICA MUST FURNISH ENORMOUS AMOUNTS FOR
 CARRYING ON THE WAR
{ Associated PressD

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Apr. 2O-The amount of money that America furnish the entente nations each month to enable them carry the war properly runs into almost staggering amount, according the figures which made public tonight the first time The treasury department preliminary report issued this evening, declares that it will be absolutely necessary for loans aggregatng from S+0UOOOOOO to S5OOOOOOOO be furnished the various nations engaged in carrying the
 England will get the largest of any single nation. In fact the loans under consideration her will aggregate practically much the total furnished the mainder of the allies Each month Great Britain will re qure from S2OOOOOOOO to quarter of a billion dollars
 France will receive from SlOOOOOOOO S125OO0OOO; Rus sia up to S0OOO0OO), and Italy will get the smallest amount, approximately S4O0O00OO.
 the various governments and figures furnished by the British government which has hitherto played the role of banker to the other allied countries These sums will go toward the actual conduct of the and will be made officially by the American government government bonds of the nations whom the loans made but each of the other nations give joint security for the bonds
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
CONGRESS WILL
 CONSIDER FOOD
 PROBLEM TODAY
IASSOClatpl preSSl

NASSOtldltu ItHSl
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr 27-- The most important issue before the country today, according to all off cials. is the food problem which America Is facing at present With the passage of the army bill, the en- tire attention of congress will be turned in this direction.
 Tomorrow Chairman Lever will in troduce legislation which is intended to deal with this question It is understood that it will incorporate all the recommendations made by Secretary Houston This will have the effect of giving the government direct supervision Of all food pro- ductiOn. What crops. and the amount of each. that is desired to be raised will be in the hands of the federal government The government will also be in complete charge of the distribution of all food supplies. and will have the necessary authority to curb and prevent all speculation in these products. It will have the power to fix maximum and minimum prices on all of these commodities, and there will be no chances taken on shortage at any point, if 1t is humanIy possible to prevent it
 So serious is the food problem considered that at the regular cabi net meeting this afternoon the PTcsi- dent and His advisers took up this matter to the exclusion of all other subjects. On account of the evidence of the growing success of the Ger man submarine blockade. it was in- dicated that America must immedi- ately marshal her resources to put into commission more shipping to meet the situation, and de- so ways and means of fighting the submarine campaign, which threatens to stop shipments of supplies to Europe No attempt was made to conceal the gravity of the present situation. and it was stated that it must be relieved at once.
 Experts from the department of agriculture were called in, and meth Ods of increasing the normal food crops yield were discussed, It was shown to be an absolute necessity that America raise her usual har- vest by large amount, and it is expected that state cooperation will be requested.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
ALL COMMISSIONERS ARE IN ACCORD FOR THE BIG
 CONFERENCE OF NATIONS

the war should be conducted
 t is authoritatiyely stated that a complete understanding exists among the naval representatives of the con ferrins nations regarding the con struction of war ships suitable for combating German submarines. Thg naval officers have already held scy- eral private conferences. and Il is understood that all opinions serve to strengthen the view that con struction of war vessels from this time forward should be concentrated on ships capable and swift and in order that German submarines may be driven from the seas
 The American idea of constructing fast submarine chasers equipped with but one gun for the purpose of at lacking submarines. is understood 10 have received great praise at the hands of the visiting naval officers They declare that with these boats in commission there is little or no chance of German submarines opc. rating successfully in American wa ters.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
"Chatter" of Motion Picture Fan
(BY "KETURAH")


The Sweetest Flower Of the Screen" That is the title of Mary Miles Minter, youngest leading lady in the world. No; that is not rash statement, for she was just 15 years old this month, having been born in Shreveport La. April 1, 1902
 How long has she been on the stage Well, | don't think she was much over six when she began playing child's parts with Nat Goodwin, and atterward appeared with Robert Itil- Hard, Mrs Fiske, Bertha Kalich. Dustin and William Faruum. For four years she appeared in the tjtle- role of The Liulest Rebel" She is a beautiful little actress, too
 golden hair and blue eyes. She'll be a winner with the Fairbanks fans when she makes her first appear
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
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 WASHINGTON. D. C, Apr 26.- The war conference ot representa- tives of England, France and the United States began informally here today after the visiting representa- tiyes had paid their respects to President Wilson and to the various members of his cabinet, including Secretaries Lane. Baker and Dani- els. But little. however. was done today in the matter of exchanging views regarding the conduct of the war, but the ground was practically laid for the torma! conference which starts tomorrow.
 The French commissioners as yet have had but little ro say, owing to the fact that they have but re- gently arrived Discussions between the British commissioners and Am erican officials, however. disclose the fact that there is a general consen- sus of opinion along the lines of the general principles Of the war with Germany and of the way that
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
HERB WILSON
 STARTS WORK
 THIS MORNING

With the intention of completing the contract he secured last sum mer from the Alaskan Engineering commission to do grubbing and stripping work along the route of the Alaska railroad near Happy creek, Herb Wilson, the young rail road contractor, is commencing work. He is sending out number of men with teams and camp equip ment today, and expects that the work will be going full blast within the next two or three days.
 Mir Wilson has a strip of ground thirty feet wide and te" miles long to strip, one month's time being allowed him in which to do the work. As consequence, i1 order that the work may be complt ted within the allotted time, he is in the market for all of the men and teams that he can get. He expects to employ no less than ten or twelve teams with blows in doing the strip ping, and approximately fifty men if they are available.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
CANADA WANTS
 ARBITRATION

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 27.- An informal suggestion was made to the administration by the Canadi an government that a joint commis- sion be appointed to settle the dis putes arising over the trade war be tween Canadian and American fish cries. This is the second time that such a suggestion has come from Canada, which wishes to prevent, if possible, legislation on the part of America that might tend to cause retaliatory legislation on the part of Canada.
 It is thought possible that the suggestion will be adopted, and that the disputes will be disposed of by arbitration. The government officials have the matter under consideration at present,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
ENGLISH FEAR
 SUB BLOCKADE

LONDON, Apr. 27.-Sir Albert Stanley, president of the British board of trade, admitted today that the German submarine blockade is threatening the very life of the Brit ish Isles The increased activities of the undersea boats is handicap ping British shipping to a great eX- tent, and ships are now being de stroyed more rapidly than they can be built in the United Kingdom.
 However, Sir Albert declares that the entrance of the United States into the war insures the failure Of the German blockade, as America, with her vast resources, will be able to build boats much faster than Germany can hope to sink them, and this will render the submarine cam paign fruitless.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
ITALY 10 GET
 MONEY TODAY
lAssociuLcN rrcssl

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Apr. 2T.- It is authorttatiyely stated in oGl- cial circles here tonight that a loan ot between fifty and one hundred millions Of dollars will probably be made 10 the Italian government by the United States today It IS aIso stated that France in the very near future will be rhr beneficiary of a loan of from fifty oo two hundred millions.
 It IS understood that the first loans made will be procured by the gov ernmont by an issue ol certificates. Money for later loans will be realized on sales Of government bonds.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30

they cannot be thawed out as had been expected For the health com mtttre Chairman Mcintosh reported that the city had had 10 care for and pay for the funeral of one city patient who had died recently. and that another is now in the hospital ut he expense Of the city.
 w ". Pendersraft appeared be- fore the council last night to ask for city aid In getting a sidewalk from Cushman street to his prop crty on the north side Of Seventh avenue He stated that he would agree to pay twenty-five per cent of any expense incurred by other resi- dents of the street for putting in a walk He further stated that it was impossible to get some of the prop crty owners in that vicinity to sign petition 10 the council for walk, as is customary. owing to the fact that several ol the houses are partly in the street, and not on their own lots Mayor Ray authorized the street committee to investigate the proposition and also another of the same kind in regard to a walk re- quested by Mrs. F. H. OIsen for upper Fifth avenue.
 A petition from the residents of Fifth avenue near Eagle hall regard, ing a certain stable in that vicinity was read. It stated that the stable is al all time uncIean, and that the owner of the horses kept there nal treats the animals The petition was referred to the health committee with power 10 act
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
TO
 BE ERECTED BY
 THE TERRITORY
Special to The Citizen)


 JUNEAU. Apr. 27, The senate to- day recommended for passage q bill providing for the establishment Of a sanitarium at Anchorage to take care of Alaskan insane patients The proposed measure met with unani- nous approval in the senate, and was recommended this afternoon to the judiciary committee for further redrafting
 The senate also passed the Aldrich doctor bill, which allows miners in the employ of mining companies which employ contract surgeons, the right to say what physician they shall have, instead of being forced to have the attendance of the con tract doctor. The vote on this mea sure was nine to seven COrrigan, who voted in favor of the bill, i'm mediately moved reconsideration of the measure, and it will be taken up tomorrow for final disposition, Four bills were passed to their third reading. these being a bill relating to fences, legal boundaries, taking of depositions, and estimates on Al aska Fish hatcheries. Other mea- sures were sent back to the various committees with recommendations for certain changes The bill providing for trial by jury in inferior courts was postponed indefinitely The bill authorizing the organization of trust companies within the territory was also passed by the senate. The Sutherland Workingmen's compensa- tion act was discussed for several hours this afternoon and was finally sent back to the committee for re- drafting. It is practically sure of passage. The Snow citizenship night school bill was recommended for passage. The measure providing for the establishment of agricultural i'm migration publicity bureaus. which were recommended by Governor Strong in his message to the legis- lature, was laid on the table on ac- count of lack of funds to provide for them properly.
 The house late this afternoon pass ed the bill which prohibits newspa- pers or other publications from run ming advertisements of intoxicating drinks in the territory. This bill, which has already passed the sen ate, is now ready for the governor s signature Two other measures were passed by the house, one appropriat- ing funds for detection of crime, and the other authorizing the attorney general to assist In the prosecution of criminal cases in the territory.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
MISS WILSON IS ENGAGED.

From New York comes the report that Miss Margaret Wilson, eldest and only unmarried daughter of the President, is engaged to be married to Frank R. Compton, wealthy publisher of Chicago, who is said to have admitted the truth of the story.
 Miss Wilson is a talented vocalist, having appeared in concert many times, the majority of her appear ances, however, having been in the interests of charity,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
S73,544.49 6.500.00
3 9,311.55
Deficit
 Earnings
$ 5,490.00

bellCll 9IoIl'oo
 Earnings 5,49O.O0
 There was considerable discussion on the part of the counCilmen re- garding the various items of prob able expense. The budget as orig finally prepared contained an item of 54,00O for street work, but this was cut down to S1,000 by the council, with Councilman C. Harry Wood ward leading the retrenchment forces in the argument It was also decided that an item of s2,000 for water front improvement should also be left out In leaving out these items the council reserves the right to act as 1t sees fit in any emergency but the street committee, which has charge of the streets and waterfront improvements, was instructed to keep expense down at all times pos sible.
 When the item of $10,000 was submitted for running the schools there was considerable discussion re- gardlng the time that the money that the territorial legislature sees fit to give incorporated towns in lieu of liquor license moneys will become available. It was pointed out that the money will probably not be forthcoming until January 1, or the time when the saloons go out of business, and it was, consequently, the consensus of opinion among the councilmen that it may be probable that $5,000 additional will have to be spent on the schools.
 It was agreed among the council men last night that "retrenchment' shall be the watchword of all de partments of the city government. All committeeman were instructed by the mayor to work together and not as individuals, the idea being that each and every department shall be operated as efficiently and as eco. nomically as possible.
 After the council had settled down to business last night Mayor Ray called for the reports of commit tees. Chairman Wilbur. of the street committee, reported that all of the sewers of the city will have been opened within the next day oI two and that the Cushman street and Kellum street sewers had beer giving the committee great dea ot trouble by reason of the fact tha'
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30

ance Sunday evening. H-- says she may be a winner, but he's sure she'll not be able to win him from Marguerite Clark.
 However, maybe Ralph K will be able to transfer his affection and smile again. You know Manager Dick hasn't had Ralph's affinity there for a long time. Oh, l don't know why Maybe she has quit acting.
 Don't you just love Margarita Fischer? I like her better every time I see her. Hasn't she lovely eyes? Makes me think of Maxine FL liot. H. thought she was mighty sweet and clever when she played The Girl from His Town He talked about her toe dancing and
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
ENTENTE PLANS
 BUYING AGENCY
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Apr. D. In all probability central buying agency for the purchasing of food supplies and munitions of war for the allies will soon be established in this country. according to an au- thoritative statement made here to- night Just where it will be located is not stated but it is thought that the establishment of such an agency is absolutely necessary in order that the allies may be assured of their future food and intuition supply.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
GERMANS RAID ENGLISH TOWN.

LONDON, Apr. 27.-An official an nouncement made by the admiralty this morning states that several German destroyers raided the port of Ramsgate last night. During the bombardment which lasted nearly half an hour, two persons were killed and several wounded. The property enemy boats escaped unharmed.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
MINING WILL
 BE HELD BACK
 BY HIGH COST

In the opinion of one well known local business man. at least, mining in Interior Alaska during the com ing summer will not be as productive as usual, This condition of affairs will not be because the gold is Tot in evidence, but because it is not to be found in quantities large enough to enable the operators and miners to overcome the present high cost of the goods of all grades which are necessary to the mining game Therefore the high cost of living can be said to be interfering con siderably in the matter of the pro duction of placer gold in Interior Alaska
 This business man bases his state. ment on the fact that he has been told that large areas of otherwise workable ground will be allowed to lie idle during the coming mining season on account of the high cost of living. The ground for the most part is owned by men who can well afford to let it lie idle until such time as the gold can be extracted with less cost and more profit to the operator
 This does not pertain, of course, to all mining men. For it is well known fact that others than those mentioned above are content to con tinue work on their properties, ask ing only the assurance that they will break a little better than even on the season, even if they do not make as much as they would if they waited for prices of goods to become lower This is the class of miner who is anxious to get his work cleaned up so that he can quit the game.
 Then there is still another class of miner; he who depends upon the merchant for support, having noth- ing but his own labor to lose in any mining venture. He is always to be found, and, while he expects to make something by working he is noth- ing out if, at the close of the sea son, he has made nothing
 It is these chances that the mer- chants are forced to take while the cost of living is so high, according to the business man. He admits that there are many good miners working in this latter class who would undoubtedly make good to the merchant any loss he might sus tain, but also contends that mer- chants this year are taking long chances on selling goods without adequate security
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
GREGORY AND
 BALF0UR TALK
(ASSOCiated PreSSl

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr 27.- Attorney General Gregory and Lord Balfour, the chief British commis- sioner. held a long conference to- day. It is understood that their talk was along lines of public safety. and that both agreed that the enactment of legislation by both England and the United States is necessary to insure public safety during war time
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30

 HAVE BIG HOP
Especial to The CitIzen)


 JUNEAU, Apr 27-The legislators tonight proved themselves to be the finest Of hosts. and their bi-yearly ball was an enormous success. In the receiving line were the Arctic Brotherhood and the wives of all members who are in the city. It is considered one of the most fashion able social affairs of the season, The guests numbered all the ter rjtoral officials and prominent clti- zens of Juneau and several of the leading citizens from nearby coast towns who made the trip especially 10 be in attendance
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30

cute acting for a long time after that show but I'm not saying any thing about fickleness.
 But she was very dear and sweet in Tine Lonesome Heart" Thursday night. But dear and sweet as she was think Id W (no, I don't mean bachelor Ed Wy thought the toad was the star of the show and I will admit it was a clever actor, too. know Aloha" and Harry E enjoyed Margaritas work They looked so pleased as they came into the foyer. I just caught glimpse of Albert and L. W. II and before | could read their faces they were swallowed up in the crowd.
 noticed several Web Hooters" there, and l suppose that was be- cause Margarita used to live in Ore gon No, She was born in Mis- souri Valley, Ia. But when she was about five or six years old her father kept hotel in Salem. oregon. The atrical companies used to stop there. and often the little girl was called on to play bits in the plays. This developed her natural dramatic tai ent. and at the age of 12 her father organized d company. of which she was the child star, the company be- ing named for her, and she played al the Pacific Coast towns for a few years. Then she played in stock and vaudeville. When she was about r a company, with Miss Fischer as star, was organized in San Fran cisco, but they wanted an Al director. There was one they had heard of who was also fine scenic artist. They wired for him to Join the com pany at San Francisco, which he did, and he pleased them so we'll that he directed the young star for the next year, so you can ina zine how he enjoys watching her work on the screen now. Who? Oh, dear me Didn't you know l was speak ing of Manager Dick Thorne. Yes'm, and there are number of other screen stars whom he worked with and helped to advance on their ca reer starward--but I'll reserve those stories for future Chatter"
 Did you see sam S--- and Fred O at the show last night? No; they didn't have their wives with them, and it is my private belief, publicly expressed that they were playing hockey" from Pinska's store You see. Manager Geo H. was tied up on the Sweeney jury, and you know the old saying, When the cats away" etc. but l wouldn't be the one to give them away.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-30
THREE HAVE CLOSE CALL
 ON THE ICE

Three Russians narrowly escaped death shortly after o'clock last night while making an attempt to get across the ice on the liver op- posite the brewery That they did get across eventually they owe to good fortune, for two of them were precipitated into the water. The three men were Tony Saroff, Boris Alexoff and Nick Buckoff
 The three men had taken sled to the Graehl side of the river with team of horses. Arriving at Graehl they decided that it was too far around by the bridge and that they would cross the river on the ice At the place where they tried to cross the ice appeared to be sound, but they were to find that appear ances in that regard were deceiying.
 Saroff mounted one horse and Buckoff and Alexorf mounted the other. Saroff took the lead on his horse and managed to get across all right, but when the horse on which the other two men were rid ing neared the shore of the river to which they were going, it broke through into seven feet of water They immediately left the animal to it's own resources, managing, after considerable scramblng. to get ashore themselves. The horse also managed to reach shore unaided
 HORSES BELIEVED LOST.
 Two valuable horses are believed to have gone through the ice and drowned at a point about eight miles up the Cinema river yesterday morn ing. They were the property of Tom Kasandra, a Greek wood haul CT, and were at his wood camp. Yesterday morning they managed to get loose, and their owner was able to track them to the river. but has not since been able to trace them.