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The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
IS UNWARRANTEO
 SAYS ARRIVAL

In the opinion of Alex Nelson, who, with Andy BIumquist. arrived in Fairbanks last night direct from the scene of the reported placer strike in the Goodpastcr country, the stam- pede which is now on to that dis trict is absolutely unwarranted. The reported discoyerers of pay, he says, have small spot of ground that will go between $1 and $1.25 to the square foot of bedrock and their ground is only ten feet deep, but that where they are working is near the extreme head of Michigan, and that there is absolutely no wash gravel indicative of the existence of a paystreah, anywhere near them.
 Nelson and Blumquist have been in the Johnson river country all win ter prospecting. At Healey, while on their way to Fairbanks, they met W. H Newton, the trader, who told them of the reported find and urged them to go over to the Goodpaster country. They decided not to do so, however. after talking with John and Milo Hajdukoyjch, who had been there and who had seen what was being done It was from the Uajdu- kovich brothers that they secured the report which they brought to Fairbanks
 Johnson brothers. said Mr. Nelson last night. have all of the ground on Michigan creek staked, even if there were grounds for a stampede, and nobody stands any chance of getting in there by stalking. Nelson stated that he and his partner met a mum Der of outfits going to the Good paster country while they were on their way down the river. and that they told them as much as they knew, but that the stampeders kept on going.
 In the opinion of Nelson this Is merely another "roadhouse" stam- pede. That is, it is a stampede start ed merely by roadhouse men and traders to get traffic coming their way That there are no grounds for a stampede to the Goodpaster country such as is going on at pres ent, is his positive statement.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
GERMANS ARE DEFEATED BY
 THE FRENCH
(AsSociated Press)

PARIS, Mar 17.-That in their of fensive movement today the French forces forced the Germans to evacu- ate their first line trenches stretch ing between Andechy and the Disc river, is the report made public to- night by the French war office. The country occupied by the French com prises some of the most powerful Qualifications ever made by the Ger mans, all of which they have held for over two years, or practically since the commencement of the war.
 The important town Of Rove was among the towns and village taken by the French today It is against these lines of German defenses that the French have been hammering since the Germans first occupied them, and the news that they have at last been taken is the occasion for the general celebration which is in progress in this city tonight.
 The carnage resulting from the battle is said to have been some thing fearful to look upon. Many of the Germans were killed by the charge of the French while they were still in the trenches. but few of them being given a chance to escape. Large numbers of prisoners were also taken in various parts of the defenses, together with a number of machine guns and cannon. The Germans have now retired to their second line of trenches and are un- derstood to be throwing up new for tifications.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
MANY BILLS ARE
 INTRODUCED IN
 ALASKA SENATE
Special to The Citizen)

JUNEAU, Mar. 17.-Business in the lature took on a decided boom to- day, when nineteen bills, three reso- lutions and three concurrent resolu- tiOns were introduced. The biggest part of the measures introduced re late to educational matters through out the entire territory.
 The city of Nome has requested the legislature to allow her a sum of from $20,O0O to $23.O0O, 5000 of this to be used in improvements in the Nome school building and from $15,000 to $1S,000 to be expended for the maintenance of the schools of the town.
 A petition was received from the women of Seward asking that the legislature provide for the establish ment of divisional high schools and set apart money sufficient for their maintenance.
 The women of Douglas, foreseeing a dull time for their lesser halves" after the territory goes dry. peti- toned the legislature to establish clubs for the men throughout the first year of the prohibition regime
 This afternoon the members of the legislature and many prominent citi- zens of Juneau were the guests of the Alaska-Gastineau Mining com pany at an elaborate luncheon at the Perseverance mine. The lunch con was preceded by a short pro- gram, conducted under the auspices of the Alaska Engineering society, which was greatly enjoyed, as well as being highly instructive. Late in the afternoon all the guests were taken through the mines and wit messed first hand the big scale min ing operations that are being car ried on there.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
EVERETT MAYOR GIVES EVIDENCE
 IN TRACY TRIAL
Associated Press1

SEATTLE, Mar 16-In the Tracy murder trial being held here, on a change of venue from Everett, Mayor D. Merrill, of Everett, testified that during the labor troubles at Everett late last year it became necessary to dcport a number of L W. W. agi- tators in order to preserve the peace of the town. In some cases, he de clared, the agitators resisted the or der for them to go, and had to be escorted from the city limits, during which it became necessary to handle them rather roughly.
 After the occurrence of these incl dents, the Industrial Workers openly made threats that they would flood Everett with a thousand speakers in defiance Of any orders that might be issued by the city authorities. If it was necessary to use force they would do so, said the witness. Real izing that the situation was likely to prove more than the city officials could handle. he then called on the sheriff for assistance to keep out the expedition which left Seattle on November ,, on the Verona, for Everett.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
GERMAN TOWN
 |S FORWARDED
(Associa ted Press)

PARIS, Mar 17.-In reports re ceived from the field headquarters of the French aero corps tonight it is stated that a number of French aeroplanes successfully bombarded Frankfort-on-the-Ma Germany, to- day. Just what damage was done by the bombs which were dropped could not be ascertained by the airmen, all of whom escaped with but little dam age to their machines as the result of the fire of the German anti-air craft guns located at Frankfort. It is stated, however, that a number of buildings were set on fire during the bOmbardment.
 It was stated tonight at the war office that the bombardment of Frank fort was decided upon as measure of retaliation against the Germans for setting fire to the town of Ba- paume before they evacuated it this morning.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
FRENCH CABINET
 IS PROGRAMMED
Associated Press)

PARIS, Mar. 16.-It is officially an nounced here tonight that the French cabinet will be reorganized at once, The names of the new members of the ministry have not been made public, but it is understood that they have already been selected.
 Premier Briand will name the sue cessor to General Lysutey, the for mer minister of war, who resigned several days ago as result of harsh criticism of his conduct of his de partment by the national chamber of deputies Shortly after the out break of the war the ministry of war and portfolio were combined into one department. It is the Intention of the government to separate these into two departments, as they were formerly.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
Especial to The Citizen)


 JCNEAT. Mar. IT. Senator suther- lmd today introduced in tho upper house two bills looking toward the establishment Of the AIasks Agri. cultural and Mechanical college. The first of these authorizes the accept anoe oi rhr grants of land and money provided for the benefit of d school to be established at Fairbanks. and the second provides that a sum of $G0.o0o shall be appropriated for its construction and operation of this amount $3o,0o0 is to be mad avail able this year.
 The measure provides for a board of eight trustees 10 be appointed by the governor and approved by the senate. who are to serve without remuneration The course of .nstruc- ton is also provided for Several members of the senate have already expressed themselves as being in ia yor of the proposed legislation While other senators have declared that they are opposed to starting any new enterprise at this time il is not known that they had in mind this particular project, nor that they will oppose the measure
 X petition Was also read from the women of Seward asking that the l Legislature appropriate $20,000 for the construction of divisional high schools and a like sum for tha main i tenance of these schools dur ng the year. There has been no action taken on this petition at the present time.
 Roman read a telegram from Fair banks soliciting the support of the various senators for the Allan school bill This bill provides that the leg islature shall bear seyenty-five per cent of the expenses incurred in the maintenance of schools in the in corporated towns of the territory.
 The following bills were ntroduc- ed: Aldrich, creating a militia re serve and a national guard for Al aska; Aldrich. providing for the building and maintenance of public roads and trails in Alaska, and pro ytding funds for that purpose and creating territorial and divisional boards of road supervisors. Aldrich amending Sections two, three and seven of chapter siXty-four of the session laws of 1915 providing for prospectors' allowances; Gaustad, pro yjding for the leyying and collecting of personal tax of four dollars per person for school purposes
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
BRITISH BOAT
 SUNK BY MINE
Associated Pressl

LONDON, Mar. 17.-According to an official announcement made this morning by the admiralty British torpedo boat destroyer was sunk by striking a mine in the English chan nel late yesterday afternoon. Owing to the rough weather, it was impos- sible to launch all the life boats, and twenty-nine of the crew were drown ed. The name of the boat is with held.
 It was also announced that large number of mines have been found floating In the sO-called submarine zones around England, evidently be- ing put out by German underseas boats. An extra number of mine sweepers have been dispatched in an endeavor to clean up this menace if possible,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
RAILROAD STRIKE
 MAY BE INVERTED
{ Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON. D. C. Mar 16.-Prc,idcnt Wilson tonight issued appeal to the managers ot the railroads the country and the chiefs oi the brDchoods oi train men which have been threatening >trihc asking them reopen the strike issue and prevent general interruption railroad tra5, this time ol national peril The mes sage oI the President after he had had the al- ~ya 0f his cabinet the proposal that the council ot tonaI defense send committee 10 New ork to under take mediation i" the matter ol the threatcned strike 1t an arpca, the patriotism oI the rammco not to go on
 strike when all of the equipment o the railroads oi the country may he needed for the transportation o troops and supplies to either %22s o5 the l%o3 eo"4ly Il o>
 NEW YORK. Mar. 10.-Sccrcaries Lane and Wilson and Daniel Willard president o the Baltimore Ohio rail road three of the members o the council ol national de fcnsc mediation committee appointed today by President Wilson, arrived here tonight samuel Gompcrs president oi the American Federation of Labor and other members oj the mediation committee named by the Irc~ae'j are expected to arrive here at any hour They Will try to settle the nationwide railroad strike which is threatened Tor tomorrow night
 The three members of the committee who have arrived here went into conference tonight with four o the chci o the various broherhoods of trannco Before entering the conference the brotherhood chiefs said that they would strive bring the strike controversy 10 an medatc c0 ar patriotic reasons in order that general strike nu&
 not r7arrria at q time when the country liable to need ttS transportation facilities at almost any moment for nnl rary enterprises.
 Ii is understood that the mediation committee appointed v the President alter carrying the discus~ion with the rotherl oo1, as far is possible plans on ealing III tie railroad raanagcrs to see ii kind of an agreement cannot be reached It is believed that the conference "1
 REIIROADERS LEAVE CONFERENCE
 NEW YORK. Mar. 1z--(2:+5 \. M.)-'Ihe chiefs ol the four big railroad brohcrhoods left the coer@ce room this morning at 2:50 o'clock They absolutely tti"ed 10 make any statement whatever but is thought that rcv have delivered an uGmatum the railroad managers and left it 10 them to say what they vii. do
 The managers entered the conference Nth the repre- e,fa ives of the employees and tie mediation committee sent here by President Wilson, at Il5 A. M and alter an tor and fifteen minutes consultation the representatives oi the Jrothcrhoods departed
 At o'clock this morning the r2lroaI managers were still in conference with the mediation comact but 2othn@ could l,c learned of what transprlrG sLlere
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
LOOKS BETTER ALL THE TIME"
 ...STAMPEDERS

Having arrived almost in sight of the promised land. the first of the hnnch of stamnnderS to leave Fair banks for the Goodpaster country upon the receipt of news here of the recent strike in that country. have reported as having reached Me Carty. As that is the last telegraph station on the upper Panama, they will not be able to again report until they start home again.
 The stampeders send cheerful news. They stopped at Richardson on their way upriver and discov- cred there that the reports of the rich find said to have been made by Frank Solly had not been exag- gerated. They also state in their wire that reports received at Me Carty regarding the new strike are very good.
 As far as can be ascertained, noth- ing more definite relative to the re- ported strike than the messages al ready printed has been received in Fairbanks from anybody who has actually been to the scene on Mich igan creek where Solly and the Johnson brothers are said to be min ing ground which will go between $1.50 and s to the square foot of bedrock.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
EVERY STEAMER COMING NORTH
 BRINGING NAH

Many Falrbanksans have lately been heard to express themselves as mEs- uHed at the regularity of the ar rival of the mails from the Outside. Two first class mails have already arrived this week and another is due to reach Fairbanks tomorrow afternoon Two more are known to also be cnroutc All are small ones, but regardless of that fact somebody is receiving letters on practically eV- cry stage from Chilina
 However, this is now all explained by the fact that the Pacific Steam ship company has placed seven mail and passenger steamers on the run between Seattle and Alaskan ports. All of them carry mail, consequently the company, which has the mail contract, is able to bring the mail from Seattle to Alaska at more ire quent intervals If the arrangement continues it is probable that practi- caIly every stage during the remain der Of the season will carry first as well as second class mail.
 The new schedule of the steam ship company has been in effect since March l according to word re- ceiyed in Fairbanks. In addition to the seven passenger vessels, three freighters are being operated. The passenger vessels are the Admiral Goodrich, Admiral Evans, Admiral Farragut, City of Seattle, Spokane Admiral Watson and Curacao. The freighters are the Admiral Vain, wright, Rayali and Northland. The steamships Umaulla and Senator also will be operated between Seat tie and Nome, starting on their first trip from Seattle on May 2S, ac- cording to the present plans of the steamship company
 The Alaskan fleet will be larger than the two northern fleets for merly operated by the Pacific Alaska Navigation company and the Pacific Coast Steamship company before their merger as the Pacific Steamship company In addition to larger number of vessels, the schedule will be so arranged that there will be no duplication of sailings. An eX- pected heavy freight movement to Alaska is responsible for the increas- ed service.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
DEFENSE, TO TRY
 TO BREAK DOWN
 WITNESS STORY
Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Mar. 16.-In the Gill case now being tried in court here, in which Gill and other city officials are accused of accepting bribes to defeat the prohibition statutes, both Fred and Logan Billingsley were re- called to the stand by the state for further cross examination. The de- fense states that it will endeavor to impeach at least part of the story told by the Billingsley brothers on direct examination. The witnesses were recalled so that foundation for this impeachment could be laid.
 On the direct examination both Fred and Logan testified that their former attorney. George Vandeveer,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
SENATE SPECIAL
 SESSION OVER
Associated Fress)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 16- The special session of the senate ad- journed tonight without ratifying the Colombian treaty. It has been in session since Monday. March 5.
 It has accomplished very little of any importance except the change of cloture, which was suggested and advocated so strongly by the Presi- dent. The balance of it's labors were purely routine, covering the confir. nation of appointments made by President Wilson. and matters of a similar nature.
 It Is understood here that every. thing will be prepared for the open ing of the extra session between now and the date set for it's converting.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
ZEPPEL|NS AGAIN
 RA|D|NC ENGLAND
Associated Pressf

LONDON. Mar. 17.-An official statement issued this morning by the war office states that a number of German Zeppelns raided the county of Kent last night. Bombs were dropped on several manufac- turing towns and villages. No loss of life is reported, and the property loss is stated to be slight.
 A squadron of British airships gave battle to the invaders, and with the aid of anti-aircraft guns dispersed the enemy craft.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19

had carried on the negotiations be. tween Logan Bnlingsley and Mayor Gill in arranging a meeting between these two men. This meeting is the one at which if is alleged that a $4,000 brihe was paid to CHI by Logan, in order to secure the privI- icgc Of conducting his bootlegging operations unmolested.
 Both men reiterated their former testimony to the effect that Vande- Veer advised them not to offer Mayor Gill less than $500. The defense announced that it would call Vandc- .nnr ae 9 witness later rn. Fred HIllingsIcy stated that if Vandeveer told all he knew he would be indicted himself The cross examination was only partially finished when court adjourned for the night It will be resumed at tomorrow's hearing
 The witness stated that, as the ayowed purpose of the expedition was to break an ordinance of the city, and they had openly made threats of destroying the town, and, in fact, had on previous occasions started several fires in the city. he felt justified in preventing them from landing at all costs He also confirmed the testimony given by those who have already testified that the battle between the l. w. W.'s and the sheriffs posse was begun by shots fired from the Ve, roma
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
FAIRBORN IS
 ENROUTE HOME

James A. Fairborn, general agent of the AmeriCan-Yukon Navigation company with headquarters here, wired the local headquarters of the company yesterday, stating that he was leaving Seattle for the north last night on the steamship North western. Other Fairbanksans are be lieved to be on the same boat, among whom are F. s. Gordon and Miss Adeline Ferretti They should reach Fairbanks before the first of the month.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
HILTY GETS A
 LARGE BOILER

Al Hiilty, the Cleary creek ope- rator, has just secured big sixty horse power boiler for use in his open cut operations on No. 1 below, according to word received in town from Chatanika. The boiler was se- cured on Goldstream and was taken over the dome with six horses, ar irving on Cleary creek yesterday
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
JOHN VANDELI.
 FOUND GUILTY
Associated Press)

OLYMPIA, Wash, Mar. 16.-John Vandell, a logger, was convicted in the circuit court here today of mur- der in the first degree for the killing of E. w. Olson on February 1. MT. Olson was at that time Industrial Insurance commission for the State of Washington, and was sitting in his office when Vandell killed him.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
MEX|CANS BECIN
 NEW REVOLUTION
Associated PresS)

FL PA5U. var, 17.-From reports received here, American officials are certain that a new revolutionary movement is now being started in Mexico General Alyaro Obregon, who recently resigned as minister of war under Carranza, is at the head of the movement.
 Friends of Carranza here and in Juarez declare that the reports are false They state that Obregon is loyal to Carranza, and that his resig- nation was caused by i'll health. However, it is stated on reliable au- thority that Obregon considered that he had not been rewarded by Car, ranza as his services to him de served, and that he has broken en- tirely with his former chief.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.

JUNEAU. Mar. 1.-The house made a ruling today that hereafter members introducing bills must state how many copies of each bill they want from the printers. The house also ordered the reports of the min ing inspector and the territorial trea- surer published.
 Only one resolution was introduced in the lower house today, that being one from the women of the Seward Peninsula asking that women be al lowed to enter the Pioneers home at Sitka.
 Owing to the fact that the ma jority of the members of the lower house were elected on platforms to introduce no bills except those for the best interests of the territory, they are fighting every unnecessary measure. Up to date there have been only twelve bills in this body, and practically all of these were dealing with educational matters.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
DECISION OF
 CANYASSERS IS
 RECEIVED HERE

On yesterdays mail from the coast the official decision of the canvassing board relative to the votes cast in all divisions at the election on No yember ' was received here. It shows that Wickersham was elected by a plurality of thirty-one votes. It also shows that the total vote of the territory was 14,295, taken from the standpoint of the number of votes cast for delegate. The total ballot cast on general issues in the territory was as follows:
 For Delegate .................14 ,295 For Attorney General ..........1 ,955 On wet and dry ................13,S 3,S67 On eighthour law ...........12,19 ,19S
 In the Fourth division the number of votes cast for delegate was 3,753. For senator, the number cast was 3,601. Senator Dan Sutherland re ceived the highest vote of any can didate for office in this division, get ting 1,789 votes.
 The following is compilation of the territorial vote.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19

Nose Dunn, the employee of the Northern Commercial company stage line who was reported as having been taken suddenly ill early in the week at Rapids, was an arrival in town on yesterday afternoons stage from the coast. He went immediate ly to the hospital, as he is suffering from stroke of paralysis. He is now considerably better than he was, as he was able to walk across the bridge to the hospital with little assistance.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19

Snow blows to clean streets tha. can be attached to any automobile have been invented by resident of New York state.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
For Road Supervisor.
Gilbert Gould and Billy Hines

reached Fairbanks yesterday from Nenana. They have been trapping this winter on the headwaters of that stream.