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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

that he might gain the comfort and power that $50,000 in insurance that his partner carried for the partner ship would bring.
 Few recalled that for nearly a year he awaited trial and heard whispers that were followed by pointed fingers and soul-crushing remarks with the , stinging word of murderer" punctuat- ing them. Then the trial. when for a week witnesses took the stand, law yers urged the 12 men in the jury box to yield his life in satisfaction for the crime. And in the end, when no sur cease was offered him. when eight stood for conviction and four for ac- quittal.
 It caused slight wonder to two or three passengers who knew him that he should pace the aisles like caged animal. As the train came within 20 miles of the city he was missed. H. J. Perkner. one of the injured, saw him enter the lavatory. About 30 minutes later, when the train was speeding through Woodlawn a muffled roar, piercing cries and the ringing crash of breaking glass told that an explo- was over But in it's wake there was a suffocating smoke, a sickly odor of blended spent dynamite and flowing blood
 Instantly the passengers in the com fortably filled car were thrown into a turmoil when men and women rushed about wildly; the moans of men in the wrecked smoking compartment and the sight of red blood flowing tyom the faces and hands of passengers added to the confusion the weaken ing grind and friction of the emer- gency brakes added momentarily to the alarm
 SIGHT OF HORROR
 A minute later and the train was brought to halt. Some of the stout hearted banished fears and rushed back toward the rear of the coach, where a sight of horror met their gaze. The law atory, it's doors blown away, the steel casing that served as partition between the smoking compartment forced out win dows shattered. and steel angle bars bent, received the full force of the ex- plosion. On the floor. with the chaotic mass of wood and glass, was the leg of man, encased in black shoe; against the wall was head, with gaping rent in the chin One could scarcely recog- nize the outline of a human being, with only a string of flesh serving as thread to keep 1t together
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
REPORTERS SUSPECTED

Subpoenas for the seven newspaper correspondents were issued after Rep- resentative Harrison, a democratic com mitteeman, had declared he believed ad- vance information in the note was sent to Wall street papers in breach of con- fidence. He also criticised Representative Wood for giving out memorandum from "A. Curtis of New York. who gave no address and who has not yet been To- cated. without having made an effort to inquire into the genuineness of his in formant. Secretary Tumulty's statement denying an assertion in the memorandum that he and Mir. Baruch conferred in New York prior to publication of the note was put into the record and motion was adopted calling upon the New York and Chicago stock exchanges to preserve all
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
FIVE TOWNS TAKEN

Tn southern Moldavia Field Marshal von Mackensen followed up his cap ture of Braila with the occupation of five towns south of the Sereth and between Fokshani and Galatz. North of Braila Petrograd admits that the Russians and Rumanians have retired across the Sereth.
 Severe fighting has taken place around Riga at the northern end of Berlin says. were successful in en- agreements south of Riga and near the River Aa, capturing 900 prisoners and several machine guns. Russian attacks farther south along the Dvina river failed Russian troops. Petrograd states were successful in combats west of Riga, taking 275 prisoners and one battery. There has been little ac- tivity along the rest of the eastern front except in the Carpathians, where Russian attack in the region of Kirlibaba was repulsed.
 FRENCH REPORT
 North of the River Ancre in north ern France British troops in a night attack entered a German advanced trench. Northeast of Verdun Ger man raid was made into the French lines. Artillery engagements are talk ing place at other points on this front.
 An attack by strong British force against Turkish positions near Imam Muhamed on the Tigris front was re- pulsed with heavy losses. Constanti- nople reports. and the British retired Persia the Turks repulsed Russian attack with severe casualties, Near Sakkiz Russian attack also was checked by the Turks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
GARDNER HAS EyIDENCE

Representative Gardner of Massachu- setts told the committee that he had no evidence involving anybody in official life, but was convinced there had been a leak He produced copy of a dis patch sent out over the Dow-Jones ticker in New York on December 20 forecast ing peace note 10 hours before the note was published MT. Gardner will be rep resented again before the committee by counsel, who will submit an analysis of the effect of the premature announce ment on the market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
LAWSON sUBPoENAED

Also, under subpoenas to appear Mon- day Is Thomas w Lawson. the Boston 1nanefer; Bernard Baruch Of New York. Charles H. Sabin, president of the Guar anty Trust company. and managers of the two telegraph companies, who will De asHed about messages passing over their wires on the day that the peace note was given in confidence to news paper correspondents
 MT Lawson, who has made sensational charges of q "leait WAS declared today iby Representative Chiperield oE Illinois. republican member of the rules commits tee. to have been the principal beneficiary of the falling market that followed pub lication of the note. He said Lawsons transactions aggregated s3ooooo on that market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

Secretary Lansing, whose department has been drawn indirectly into the in vestigation by suggestions that it might have been the source of any Teak regarding dispatch of the note, and Joseph P. Humility, secretary to the President, whose name was mem toned yesterday by Representative Wood, instigator of the inquiry, noti- fled the rules committee today that they wished to appear and make statements on the subject. Subpoenas were issued for seven newspaper men representing in Washington the Wall Street Journal, Financial America, the Central News of America and the New York Evening Sun and they were ordered to bring their records with them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19
CONC SOME.

The advices received by local banks yes terday that they had been allowed all the bonds subscribed for through them serves as a reminder to Us all that Fairbanks has a right to be proud of the wonderful record made during the last liberty Loan campaign. This is only brought out more clearly when exchanges which are arriving from the coast quote the figures on the subscriptions re ceved there
 Without exception, towns of apprON- mately the same population as our own town have all failed to contribute anything like the amount which was subscribed through the To- cal banks. Fairbanks total of S223,OOO will probably be the record for Alaskan towns of this class. This total is from five to eight times as large as some of the towns in other sections secured. This, too, when we are making no especial claims to boom times, as some Ot these other places are evidently eN- perlenclng. In the language o1 George Ade and other well known ''hlghbroWs,' we feel constrained to say that 1t is indeed going some"
 The Liberty Bond, while it is probably the largest single contribution made by Fair banks, IS only one Ot the many issues winch have been llberally contributed to by our peo- pie. A Red Cross chapter has been success fully organized and fund for this is grow ing steadily through various sources one o1 them being the Red Cross twenty -tive-cent contribution fund of the Civic club, which has reached a total of S25O alone The women ot the camp are at present raising funds to provide for a Fairbanks bed in the American hospital at Neuiy, France, and there is no doubt concerning their success.
 We believe that it would be difficult to locate any town anywhere ill the country which has so Whole-heartedly and single mlndedly given it's support to the work ot preparation and relief for the war as has been the case here. In no single measure which has been advocated by the government has there been any holding back and reser vation about the support in this community. It seems to be pretty generally felt that tlme money and self are absolutely at the disposal ot the government.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19

can only be manufactured by trained work men Men who are skilled i'll this class ot labor have acquired their skill through years of application and study. To replace such men would require months of precious time which unfortunately Is not available just at this time Even with the small percentage of skilled workers who were called to ser vice in the first draft, serious shortage oi trained workmen is threatened.
 The government has evidently been guid ed by its industrial leaders in exempting these worknen from service until later These leaders have repeatedly urged that unless such steps were taken shortly, 1t would be abSO- lutely impossible to keep up the output.
 The same conditions have been notice able in farming sections A green farm hand is practically on par with an untrancd workman in muniton factory Between the two there is very little choice. The farm CTS of the country have been urged to speed up in production and are still being admon- ishcd to increase both acreage and yield. W lth the draft taking numbers O1 farmers and farm aborerS who are trained to the busI- ness, this would be difficult of accomplish mcnt. One small farmer in telling of his position wrote as follows: 'I am unmarried and eligible for the draft. l have obeyed the injunction of the government to work for larger harvest. In preparation for this l have put in more acreage than ever before, and have branched out in livestock in small way There IS no reason why l should or can apply for exemption, nor do 1 wish to do so under the present regulations. But if l am called what is to become of the crops and the hogs I now have? There is no one left to take care of them when l am gone.'
 This mans position was similar to many others The large farmers were up against the same proposition as the factories. They branched out to their capacity, but If their laborers were drafted, much of their labor went for nothing. Thus it can easily be seen that men who were able to perform this class of labor are more valuable in their proper places than shouldering a gun or digging trench As is shown by the size of the first class under the new system, which excludes trained workmen, there are plenty of men fit for military service without calling on them, and the government in taking this step has accomplished something really worth while
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19
CERACHTYS TO
 LEAVE TODAY

MT. and Mrs. Clyde Geraghty in tend leaving for the coast this morn ing with their own horse and rig. They are going to Wichita Falls, Texas, where MT. Geraghty will en- ter business with his brother who resides there.
 Mrs. Geraghty was formerly Miss Nugget Johnson, a native daughter of the North, and one of the charter members of the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden North. MT. Geraghty has worked for the Road commission as bookkeeper up to the last month of his stay in Fairbanks.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19
CONSERVING LABOR

The decision of the government to di- vide the nine million registrants into classes, while at first glance might seem to be favor itism toward certain classes of labor, is real ly the only method in which universal mill- tary service as represented by selective con scription can be made effective. It insures actual seective drafting.
 The process by which the first contingent was called made no exemption for any save defects and few other considerations, such as dependent families, and many men were drafted who, although making excellent sol diers, after being trained already were pos sessed of training and qualifications which were of far more value to the government, if properly directed, than they could ever hope to be bearing arms.
 One of the most important duties facing the government of the United States IS keep ing up steady stream of war supplies to tie European battlefields, These supplies
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19
F H ON E 262
PROCLAMATION

We are publishing this morning, ln all other column, the proclamation o1 Governor Strong regarding the observance o1 Thanks giving Day. We ask that everyone read It and keep it ill mind so that the purpose and intent oi the occasion may not be lost sight ot.
 Thanksgiving Day is an institution pc cuIarly American, and its annual observance brings out particular American character istic, that of acknowledgment ot favors free ly bestowed. In this particular year we have much to be thankful for, not the least ot which is that We are on the highrOad to be coming nationaIizcd to a higher degree than has ever been thought possible before
 As a nation we are possessed ot means and resources never before equalled and winch we are now using for the benefit of humanity It Is fitting that we be grateful that we are able to do so much. As territory we have been given by and are still receiving bounte- ously from the government. As town we have proven that we are possessed ot the most loyal American citizenship. As Fair banksans, AIaskans, and last, and best of all, Americans, let Us be guided by Governor Strong's proclamation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19

tories. warehouses. magazines. hous es, cars, boats, ConveyanCes. and ali places in which explosives or the n. gredIcnJs thereof are mauU. .rtulru transported, stored, or used, ..uu shall. in his discretion, report us findings to the proper Federal C.. State authorities. to tho end Ihal if such explosion has been brought about by wiltul act the person or persons causing such act may be Do ceeded against and brougA to jus tiCe
 The Director of the Bureau ot Mines With the approval of the Presi- dent is authorized to utilize all the agents. agencies, and officers ot the Lnlted States and of the several States, Territories, dependencies anu municipalities thereof, ln the exc cution of the Act and when so em. ployed such agents and officers shall have full authority for all acts done by them.
 As stated in telegram received Saturday, the licenses and detailed instructions will probably not reach this region by November l5, the date on which this Act takes effect, and the Director of the Bureau of Mines has ruled that in order to prevent any curtailment of mining operations in producing coal or other necessi- ties, persons having explosives in their possession may use the same for the proper conduct of their min ing operations, PROVIDED HOW EVER an itemized record is kept of all purchases, sales, use, or other disposition of such explosives, after November Is until such date as the proper licenses can reach here and be issued. This itemized record must be sworn to and surrendered upon demand.
 Since the Director of the Bureau of Mines is empowered to make such ruling under the Act this becomes one of the provisions of the same and is therefore of the utmost i'm portance that every person having explosives in their possession take an immediate inventory of the same and keep an itemized record of their use or disposition. Other Alaska pa pers please copy
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19

It has been announced that there will be no curling this year on ac- count of the fact that so many of the old curriers' have gone Outside.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19

CONDEMN poor man. mock simple man which proud fools love do; find fault with yoursel and with none other-Ascham.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19
Timely Hints for the Housewife
RICE PUDDING

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 Wash a teacupful of rice and boil it in two teacupfuls of water; add while rice is hot three tablespoon fuls butter, five tablespoonfuls su- gar, five well beaten eggs, table spoonful powdered nutmeg, little salt, quarter pound each of stoned raisins, entrants and citron (cut into strips), quart of milk Mix well, pour into pudding pan and bake for an hour.
 SUGAR CAKES.
 One and one-half cupful flour, three eggs, one and one-half cupful pow dered sugar.
 Beat the eggs and sugar together until very light. Sift in the flour. stirring constantly. Butter large, flat pan, drop the mixture, onehalf teaspoonful at time, onto the pan. leaving liberal spaces between each spoonful. Bake in a moderate oven for about fifteen minutes. PETITs TOURS
 If the time is limited, plain pound or sponge cake, purchased at the bakery, will furnish a delicious and quickly made dessert
 Make nut or chocolate filling, or use a jar of jelly or marmalade; cut the cake in thin slices and in sert this filling as you do in sand wiches. Cut into oblongs, triangles and squares and ice with thick layer of boiled icing. This is an ex- cellent way of using up any plain cake which has become too dry to eat.
 TEA CAKES.
 One cupful butter. one and one half cupful sugar, three eggs, one teaspoonful vanilla, two teaspoonfuls baking powder. flour.
 To the creamed butter and sugar add eggs well beaten, then the fla voring. Sift baking powder with sufficient flour to make a stiff mix ture and roll and cut into fancy shapes
 
 One and fourth cupfuls of flour, one-fourth of teaspoonful of salt, half a teaspoonful of soda. one cup full of thick sour milk, two eggs and three tablespoonfuls of butter. Sepa- rate the whites and yolks, beat and add the melted butter just before folding in the whites
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19
GOMPERS THE, MAN

In his speech yesterday in Buffalo Presi- dent Wilson paid warm tribute to Samuel Gompers, and one which is more than justi- fled by the work of Mr. Gompers during the many years which he has been at the head of the American Federation of Labor, and especially the outbreak of the war with Ger many.
 As president of the organization, Mir. Gompcrs holds one of the most important positions in the country. He IS able to do much for the country through this position, and he has certainly utilized his opportun ties On account of the importance of this position, it is believed that the fight which is now being made before the annual Conven- tioi to prevent his reelection is inspired d rectly by German interests, who probably propose to make labor troubles easier of ac compishment by removing him.
 Mr. Gompers' active work for organized labor since clear back in the Civil war days is well known by all union men, Under his direction and leadership the cigar makers in tcrnational union, of which he was first reg istered member, became one of the strongest of American unions. He was active in the organization of the American Federation of labor in 1884, and was elected vice pres- dent at that time, which position he held for one year only. In 1882 he was elected as president of the organization, and with the exception of one year has remained in that position. Under his direction the fedora ton has grown into the most powerful orga- nization of American working men in exist ence, and includes practically all of the strong CT and more conservative unions in the COun- try.
 He is directly opposed in principle to the notorious l. w. W. organization, and has also fought soclalistic tendencies in his own organization. Since the outbreak of the war he has been using all of his influence toward establishing intelligent understanding and friendy relations between the employers and their workmen, and through his nfu ence the American Federation of labor has pledged the government not to cOuntenanCe any strikes while the war continues.
 The federation owes It to itself and Mir. Gompers to retain him as president, and the entire country hopes and believes that it will do so.
 Californian Camp Lewis who says that he is army. where he would do nothing but give the and is much less.
 PRESSING to get Rank of Full General" in spite of all that has done to make this bone dry" war Indianapolis Star
 CONDEMN poor man, mock simple man. which proud fools love do; find fault with yourself and with other-Ascham.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19
RICE PUDDING GlACE.

Wash a fourth of a cupful of rice. Let it boil i've minutes in salted water and dram carefully; then put it into a double boiler with a fourth of teaspoonful of salt and two cupfuls of milk and cook until the grains are tender. Add three-quar- ters of a cupful of powdered sugar and let cool slightly. Soak one-quar- ter of box of gelatin in two table spoonfuls of boiling water and let stand in a warm place until well dissolved. Set it in pan of ice water and stir until it begins to set, then flavor with vanilla and fold in cupful of double cream whipped stiff. Put the mixture into quart mold and fill the corners well, press on the cover over pa per. Let stand packed in equal parts of ice and salt for two hours The mixture should not be frozen, simply we'll chilled Serve on a platter with cubes of lemon or or ange jelly around it. Preserves of any kind may be used instead of the jelly if so desired
 STEAMED DATE PUDDING
 Cream half a cupful of butter, add one cupful each of molasses and milk, one pound of stoned and chop ped dates, mixed with two cupfuls of stale bread crumbs, one teaspoon full of soda and half a teaspoonful each of cloves, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; mixed and sifted with one cupful of entire wheat flour. Turn into a buttered pudding dish and steam three hours. Serve with creamy sauce.
 CREAMY SAUCE.
 To the beaten whites of two eggs add one cupful of powdered sugar and one cupful of whipped cream, blend lightly; add teaspoonful each of vinegar and vanilla extract ALMOND AND APPLE PUDDING.
 Cover the bottom of pudding pan with stewed, sweetened apples. Blanch and pound four ounces of almonds. To these add half cupful of sugar, yolks of four eggs. two tablespoonfuls of flour, the grated rind and juice of a lemon. Pour over the apples. place in the oven and bake fifteen minutes. Make a meringue of the whites and spread over the pudding. Serve warm or cold as preferred.