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The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23

period of war with the country Q. his birth, but that il does not pre- vent the filing Of declaration of tn- tontion or petition for naturalization by such person. even during the existence of state Of war.
 The Department of State has ex- pressed the opinion that natives of Russia who desire naturalization should for the present. renounce al legiancc, in naturalization papers and proceedings. 10 The Present Gov ernment of Russia The Bureau ol Naturalization concurs in this opui on, and suggests that this form of renunciation be used until you rc- ceiye definite advice from this office as 10 a different form of rcnuncia- ton for natives of Russia"
 Section 217l of the Revised Sta tutes of the United States. referred to above, reads:
 No alien who is native citizen or subject or denizen of any coun- try, state or sovereignty with which the United States is at war. a, the time of his application, shall be then admitted to become citizen of the United States; but persons resident within the United States or territories thereof on the eighteenth day of June, eighteen hundred and twelve who had before that day made a declaration according to law of their intentions to become citizens of the United States, or who were on that day entitled to become citizens there of notwithstanding they were alien enemies at the time and in the man ner prescribed by the laws before passed on that subject; nor shall anything herein contained be taken or construed to interfere with or prevent the apprehension or removal agreeably to law of any enemy at any time previous to the actual na turalization of such alien
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
ENGINEERING
 COMMISSION
 MAKES PLANS

Although to all intents and pur poses there is very little doing in railroad circles these days as far as Fairbanksans can learn, reports from Nenana indicate that the head commission there is preparing for Q big seasons work on the Alaska railroad Questioned in this regard yesterday afternoon, J. B. Bickfofd, chief clerk in the local office ot the commission, stated that none oI the plans can be announced at pres. ent owing to the fact that the com mission has not yet been officially informed of the final passage of the railroad appropriation for this years work
 T could tell you of twenty i'm portant things that we are planning to do," said MT. Bickford yesterday afternoon, but they are not ready for announcement yet" He conclud, ed by saying that the commission is busy arranging for the season in anticipation of the final passage by congress of the railroad appropria- ton.
 It seems that both houses of con gress have passed a railroad ap- propriation measure of some kind giving the Engineering commission goodly amount with which to con tinue work on the railroad during the summer. It is understood, how ever, that one of the bills passed was for s10,5OO,0OO and the other for $7,500.000, and that the item is now being considered by a confer ence committee of both houses.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
FOOD CONTROL
 PROGRAM URGED
Associated PTess)

WASHINGTON. D. C., Apr. 20 Secretary Houston. of the depart ment ol agriculture, today urged the adoption of the administration food control program in an open letter to the senate. He stated that it was contemplated that the depart ment of agriculture should co-ope- rate with the federal trade commis, sion in handling this matter.
 The first step, he declared, would be- to ascertain the facts concerning the country's food resources. This would be done under the direction of the federal trade commission. When this is completed steps will be taken to utiliz" these resources.
 It IS the opinion of some of the government officials that the con- mission already hts the power neces- sary to take cha ge of this matter. 1t is therefore considered likely that they will go ahead with the job even if congress fails to enact spe- cific legislation covering it,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
Secret Service Men
 Keeping Close Watch
tAs-nr.a,ed Press)

NASHINGTgE. D. C.. Apr 20.
 l. Was officially announced to- n.aht that approximately 5000 German rcsIden.s of this city are being kept under close suryeil- lance night and day by the agents ol the department of jus uco. In case i. becomes ncces- .ary the secret service men claim tha, they can arrest the entire number in a .Ingle day.
 The operations of the depart ment of justice is greatly ham perod by lack of adequate legis- latjon 10 hahdl. such cases, and il Is waiting for congress to pass the espionage bill before begin ming taking any positive steps. The department states that the observance of the law by all aliens has ben more general than WAS expected. and that with the passage of q proper measure no trouble is anticipated in keep ing order at all points through out the country.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
BANKERS TO BE
 OFFERED BONDS
Associated PreSS)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 20 Secretary McAdoo announced to- night that as soon as the war reve- hue bill which has passed the con ference committee and will prob ably be put through the lower house tomorrow, is signed by the Presi- dent, he will at once call upon the financial institutions Of the country to subscribe to the s2,OOO,000,000 is sue of treasury certificates of in debetdness. Only $20O,O00.00O will be offered at first.
 The first portion of the 5000, ,000,- 000,000 bond issue which is to be floated will be put on the market within the next sixty days. As soon as the issue has been placed the entente governments will be able to secure a portion of the loan that the American government Is to make them on their own bonds.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
REVENUE BILL
 IS AGREED ON
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 20 The administration war revenue bill calling for s7.00O,000O0 was agreed on by the conference commit tee today and will be put through the house of representatives immedi- ately in the form that it passed the senate The measure will then go to the President for signature
 Secretary McAdoo announced to- day that he would at once issue $2,- 00000,000 worth of treasury notes, instead of waiting for the usual sixty days to elapse before it could be legally done, and they will be made to mature sixty days from the date of issuance. The work of plac- ing the bonds authorized by the war revenue measure will be com menced at once
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
MOBILIZATION
 ORDER ISSUED
(AssoCia ed PreSs)

SAN FRANCISCO, Apr 2O.-The order for the mobilization of the regular army reserve, which has been expected for some time, was receiy- ed at western departmental head quarters here today. The order in cludes reserves from coast artillery. infantry, cavalry and field artillery, all troops to be mobilized here by May l.
 All reserves rom the various branches of the service above nam ed are included in the order. It also includes men enlisted for seven years who have been furloughed into the reserve at the expiration of three years service under the colors.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
'. H. REPAIR
 GERMAN SHIPS

WASHINGTON, D, C., Apr. 21.- Acting under instructions from the government, the federal shipping board is having the disabled Ger man vessels that were seized by Am erica at the time of the declaration of war repaired and put into com mission for use in transporting sup plies across the Atlantic. It was an nounced today that nine of the ships will be ready for sailing within the next five weeks. Repairs on the re- maining vessels will be rushed, and all of them will be ready for sailing inside of three months.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
RUSSIA CAUSES
 ALLIES WORRY
Associated PreSS)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr 20.- According to statements made today by officials high up in the govern ment service, the uncertainty over Russia's attitude over the continu- ance of the war is giving the en- tente allies and the American gov ernment much worry. There are persistent reports that Russia has already signed an armistice with Germany, but this cannot be con firmed.
 These reports state that the Ger man and Russian socialists have been able to come to a working agreement, and that the Russian or ganization has been able to use con siderable influence with the Rus sion provisional government.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23

au .ts benches. starting the water go running. Ester creek is usually 'hc frz. stream to show signs of z.u.c,ns n the spring And it i- living up to its reputation this year. according to reports.
 Ialtstlym is usually the second
 tr.am to show signs of gold pro, duc,nE. This year. however. it is reported to be a little backward. as but a small quantity of water is running. T. is expected. however, that there wiH be plenty Q? water within the next few days, and in anticipation of the flow operators on Goldstream are now engaged in thaw ing out their winter dumps. pre- paratory 10 sluicing The same con ditions prevail on Pedro and other tributaries of Goldstream.
 At Chatanika and on Cleary creek preparations for sluicing are also be ing made The quantity of water now flowing Is not sufficient to sluce with. but it is expected that one or two days of warm weather will have the effect of causing a plentiful supply to flow through the ditches.
 Fairbanks creek is nearly always the last to show signs of the sluic ing season, owing to the fact that it is the farthest north stream, and 1t is no different this year than usual The operators on the old creek, however, are making prepara tions 70 start putting the gold bear ing gravel through the boxes as soon as possible after the water starts running.
 No slucing is reported from Dome creek It is stated, however, that water was turned into the boxes on Vault creek for while yesterday afternoon
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
TILL PARRY
 PASSES AWAY
Associated pressl

WA5HINGTON, D. C., Apr, 21.- will H Parry, of Seattle, Washing .on, vice chairman of the federal trade commission, died here today His death came following an ope.
 ation for galIstones, Mir. Parry waa named as a member of the federal taoe commission after his skilful landling of the Alaska railroad bill had attracted the attention of Presi- lent Wilson and other officers of the administration No successor to him has yet been named.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
SHIPPING MEN
 WILL CONFER
Associated prcsS)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 20 The increasing activities of the Ger, man submarines are spurring the government officials to speed up the machinery to put every available ton of shipping in the Atlantic ocean. The heads of every American steam ship line and all the chief repre- sentatives of foreign lines in Am erica have been requested to meet with the council for national defense in Washington next Monday.
 The council has a list Of coastwise vessels that are operated by the various companies. and the object of the conference will be to invent ways of diyerting these vessels from the coastwise trade and place them in the transatlantic trade without working hardships on the districts which these ships are now serving
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
SLUICiNC HAS COMMENCED ON
 ESTER GREEK

That sluicing has commenced on old Ester creek is the information received in Fairbanks from Ester city Two outfits are reported to be putting their winter dumps into the sluice boxes, namely, those that are working on discovery and on No. ? above The water is not run ming strongly as yet, owing to the cold nights, but it is expected that sluicing will be going on full blast within the next few days.
 Owing to the fact that it runs toward the south and is located so that the sun can get to the snow
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
BUSINESS MEN
 WILL BANQUET
 FARMERS SOON

The farmers of Fairbanks and vi cinity are to be the guests of eight business men of Fairbanks at a luncheon which will be held at the Nordale hotel next Saturday at P M, according to an announcement made last night The business men who will act as hosts are R. C. Wood, H. B. Parkin. George A Cole man, H. E. St George, A. Pruning F. s. Gordon, E. k. Peoples and w F. Thompson. Invitations to the spread are to be issued, and it is expected that fully eighty farmers and others interested in home pro duction and consumption will be present
 The luncheon will precede the con yention of farmers of Fairbanks and vicinity which has been called by w. F. Thompson, chairman of the production and conservation commit tee of the Alaska Loyal League. The convention proper will be held at 2 F. M at the courthouse, and it is expected that every farmer within reach of Fairbanks will be present to take part in the discussion of ways and means for production and conservation. It is also expected that an organization will be effected by the farmers at that time.
 To promote local industry among the farmers, the committee has wired to Washington asking that the pro visions of the Federal Farm Loan Bureau be extended to Alaska. No definite answer to the request has been received as yet. but it is eX- pected that by Saturday the govern ment will take action in the mat ter in one way or another. The farmers at least will be given a chance of hearing an explanation of the workings of the Federal Farm Loan Bureau.
 Among the speakers at the con vention will be J. w. Neal, the SUI perintendent of the government farm. He will tell the assembled farmers just how far the government can be expected to aid them this year and will also explain the work that Is now being done at the agricultural experimental station.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
SOUTH AMERICA
 TALKS TROUBLE
Prns.l

WASHlNGTON, p. C, Apr. 20 Again the various South American republics are discussing the desir ability of entering the war along with the United States, according to dispatches received by the gov ernment today It is understood that Nicaragua has already taken this step and that Venezuela has called her congress together to decide what is to be done. It is expected that diplomatic relations with Germany will be broken
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
ROCKWELL IS
 IN HOSPITAL

Tom Rockwell, the well known oldtime saloon man, was taken to St. Joseph's hospital last night about 6;30 o'clock suffering from an acute attack of stomach trouble, At a late hour last night he was reported to be resting easier but his condition is understood to be serious.
 It was stated last night that MT, tacks of stomach trouble for the past several years. According to his friends, however, that of last night was more acute than usual
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
RELIEF SHIPS
 ARE TORPEDOED

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr 21- According to informa tion received by the state department today, two Bel gian relief ships were torpedoed and sunk without warning in the North sea. These ships were the Kingsli and the Ringhorn One of the crew of the Kingsli is reported to be miss ing, the remainder of the crews be- ing rescued by a patrol boat,
 The ships were in the so-called safety zone, and the attack was an absolute surprise. Both of them sank in a few minutes.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
CHICAGO WILL
 CLOSE SALOONS
Associated presSl

CHICAGO, Apr 21.-All present indications point to the closing of the saloons of this city as a war measure. No order for the closing of the drink emporiums has yet been issued, but it is known to have been considered, and is believed to be only a matter of hours. The action in closing the saloons, if they are closed, will be along the line of the governments policy of conservation and restriction of privi- lnges
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
PRISONERS TO
 LEAVE TODAY

Three prisoners sentenced to serve terms in the federal penitentiary at McNeil's Island and two insane pa. tients who are going to Morning side sanitarium at Mt Tabor Ore, will be passengers on the outbound stage of the Northern Commercial company this morning. They are James Bernard, Mike Kostiuk and Martin Knezevich, who are going to the penitentiary to serve terms of seven, two and one-halt and two years respectively, and Charles Four nier and Marion Kordich, who are going to the asylum.
 Deputy Marshal John c. Wood will be in charge of the outgoing party of prisoners. Those who will assist him as guards are Roy Judkins and Bert Smith.
 Monte Terrill, the we'll known old timer, who is being sent to the Pio- neers' home at Juneau, is being taken with the party as far as the capital city.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
BOMB OUTRAGE
 IS PREVENTED
Associated Press)

COLUMBUS, O., Apr. 20.-What is believed to have been an attempt on the part of German spies to blow up the Ohio statehouse here was foiIed today when the military guards discovered dynamite bomb all tim ed for explosion.
 No clue to the plotters has been discovered, and the authorities are at loss to know how the bomb was placed. as close guard is being kept at all times. Orders have been issued for a stricter watch to be kept
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
EICHT-E0UR
 LAW PASSES
 LOWER HOUSE
Lsn.r-.L tn Tnc r.t,1enl


 JUNEAU. Apr 21 The lower hou-, ,h.- morning passed the gen eral e.-ataoar bu with only two d.-sanon- yo.e-. these being l.. C. Hess. of the Fourth and Murray The hous. bu amending the com piled laws of Alaska pertaining 10 the administration of estates. passed unanimously An act to amend sec ton 65>. chapter -a of the compiled laws oG Alaska also passed without opposition Under ,a. suspension of rules. tho senate b.H providing soll government for native villages was passed unanimously. The house me morial regarding the shipping of specimens and trophies of Alaska game Was also passed under sus- pension of rules
 The senate passed busy day Thirtyone bills Were taken up and either referred back to the various commuters or placed on the daily fila for further consideration The Alexander fish bin came in for an extended discussion at the morning session. when. after two hours de bate, the memorial asking congress to defeat this bill Was finally recom- mended for passage.
 In order to take the sting out Of the Sunday closing bau in case there should b. efforts made in the future by officials 10 enforce it rigid Iy. the mcasme permitting billiard halls, pool rooms and other places of recreation 10 remain open on Sunday was passed.
 At the afternoon session of the house the antttobacco act WAS pass ed. This prohibits the use of to- bacco by minors. in any form. Sev- erM other measures were consid- cred, some of which were recom- mcnded for passage and placed on the daily file, while others were sent back to committees for more work
 The house opened its session this morning at o'clock, and will con tinue this carly opening in order to clear up he mass of acoumulat. ed bills in the allotted time It is thought that by doing this the night sessions can be avoided.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23

 RULE CHANGED

The following rules of the Bureau of Naturaliza tion, pertaining to the naturalization of aliens from cOun- tries at war with the United States, and Russians, has just been receiv- ed here:
 Attention is invited to Section 2171 of the Revised Statutes, which will be found in the pamphlet con taining the naturalization laws and regulations. It is the view of the Bureau of Naturalization that said section prohibits the actual natural ization of an alien enemy during the
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
ENGLAND HAS
 AMERICA DAY

LONDON, Apr. 2O.-For the first time in the history of Great Britain, a foreign flag flew over the parlia- ment buildings, when the American Stars and Stripes was hoisted from the flag staff there today. Today was America Day" in London, and countless thousands of American flags were flown all over the city. The widest enthusiasm was displayed and America and Americans were cheered to the echo.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
SPANISH JADE
 THIS EVENING

The Spanish Jade" is the title of the Paramount feature which will be shown at Thorne's tonight. It features Betty Bellaire. There will be but one show. starting at 8;3O o'clock. The price of admission Will be fifty cents--Advt.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
BIG OFFENSIVE
 CONTINUES ITS
 FORWARD DRIVE
lAssnrIated PrassN


 PARIS. Apr 20-The fifth day Ot the big French offensive finds the French forces still advancing and steadily forcing the enemy to evacu- ate strong positions which have been held by them for more than two years. The artillery bombardment by the French guns is described as the heaviest of he war, and the Germans taken prisoner both off. cers and men, are completely de moraIizcd from the effects of the incessant fire that has been rained on them for the last five days
 The counter attacks of the Ger. mans have practically ceased. as they were found to be too costly. several of them having resulted in the almost complete annihilation of whole army corps. The French pro gress between Rheims and Soissons was especially notable today, gains of from one to three miles in depth being made The French have cap tured total of 19000 unwounded prisoners since the commencement of the present drive, and several thousands of the enemy's wounded soldiers are being cared for in French field hospitals.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23

Reports from Chatanika are to the effect that fishing is now good in the Chatanika river Many fishermen are out each day with hook and line. and all report good catches of grey ling
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23

& A. Sorenson was elected captain of next years basketball team or the Washington State college. The WSC team won the championship of the northwest this year. Soren- son has been member of the last three varsity teams.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
BRITISH GAIN.


 LONDON. Apr 20-The British forces around St Quentin again ad- yanced today driving the enemy from more than mile of the first line trenches and capturing more CTS It is estimated that 1000 Germans have been captured since the British drive began. General Haig reports important advances at several points against Hindenberg's famous line, and Lens and St, Quen- tin are being more closely invested every day.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-23
BERLIN REPORTS.

BERLIN. Apr 20.-The war office announced tonight that the French drive between Rheims and Soissons was completely checked and that the enemy has been hurled back from several advanced positions with heavy losses. At no place have the French forces been able to gain foothold in the German lines More than 5000 prisoners have been taken by the Germans in the Champagne district since last Sunday.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-08-22
NOTICE OF CONTEST
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office, Duluth, Min
neSOt3

June %, 1917.
To James H. Miller of Hovland, MIMI,
COntestee:
You are hereby notified that Chris
tian Winger who gives Grand Marais,
Mimi, as his post-offce address, did on
May 10th, 1917, file in this office his duly
corroborated application to contest and
secure the cancellation of your Home
N11A, Section 81, sWA of NWA, Sec
ton 80, Township 63 N, Range East
4th p. Meridian, and rs grounds for
his contest he alleges that said entry
man has never established a residence
on said land; that he has wholly aban-
doned said land for 1 period of more
than six years last past; that said a.
on the part of the entrymen in the ar
my or marine service of the United
States.
You are therefore, further notified
that the said allegations will be taken
as confessed. and your said entry will
be Cancelled WITHOUT further right to be
heard, either before this office or on
appeal, if you fail to file in this office
within twenty days after the FOURTH
Shown shown below, your answer, un-
der oath, specifically responding to
these allegations of contest together
with due proof that you have served a
copy of your answer on the said con-
testant either in person or by register
ed mail.
You should state in your answer the
name of the post office to which you
desire future notices to be sent to you.
JOSEPH WINCzEWsKI,
IA Register.