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The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
MONEY PROVIDED
 BY LEGISLATURf

JUNEAU, Apr. 2-Americanism was paramount for a time in the lower house this morning, when w. T. Burns, declaring that an emer- gency existed, introduced a resolu- tion to make an appropriation for the defense of the territory. Under suspended rules the house passed the resolution which carried with it a provision for $1O,000 from the gen eral fund of the territory to be made ayailab e at once and expended by the governor for defense purposes as he considers advisable.
 As there is no national guard or ganization in Alaska, it is thought that the fund will be expended in providing drill instructors to take charge of various companies that are at present being raised at diff ferent places in the territory. While there has been no call for volun ters up to date, one is expected to fol ow the Presidents message to- night, and the Alaska companies will be offered an opportunity to enter the war.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
ARREDONDO IS
 SENT TO SPAIN
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. A. According to advices received by the state department tonight from Mexico City, Eliseo Arredondo has been ap- pointed ambassador to Spain by President Carranza. Senor Arredondo is well known here, having been am bassador designate for Mexico to the United States, and being stationed in this city for several months as his countrys only official representative. His new position is thought to have come to him as a recognition and reward for his services to Mexico as a member of the Mexican Arbi- tration commission, which attempted to settle the differences between Mexico and the United States. fol. lowing Pershing's expedition into Mexico It was largely through his efforts that an understanding was finally reached with the Mexican government.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
VANCE HARRIS
 SERIOUSLY HURT

According to information received in Fairbanks from Brooks, Vance Harris, the well known young min ing man, was seriously injured yes terday, when his leg was broken and badly crushed by the caving in of a suuare-set in the underground work ings of Dave Finley on the upper end of Liyengood creek. Just how badly the young man is injured has not yet been ascertained. but his hurts are believed to be of very serious nature for the reason that pr. s. H. Martin is reported to have stated that it was doubtful if the young mans leg could be saved.
 The injured man is the son of Mir and Mrs. J. M. Harris, who are at present conducting a roadhouse on the Olnes Brooks trail, and a brother of Reed Harris, of the local post office force. He is well known throughout the district, having re sided here practically all of his adult life.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
BRITISH GAIN
 MORE, GROUND
(ASSOciated Pressl

LONDON, Apr. 2.-The British forces near St Quentin today made considerable progress, according to a statement issued tonight by the war office. On the northeast of this place they have advanced to within two miles of the town and captured three vi lages. with number of prisoners.
 On the southwest of St. Quentin. between there and Arras, the Brit ish troops captured six villages. The advance was more marked today than at any time during the last three days, and it is only matter of hours before the British troops enter St. Quentin, which the Ger mans are desperately endeavoring to hold, and where they have sacrificed many lives in the attempt to stay the British advance.
 Reports from Paris indicate that the French troops advanced in sev- eral points along the Somme front and have captured several additional villages and forced the Germans to retire in the Champagne district.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09

fists since the President delivered his message to congress.
 After reading President Wilson's address many of the peace at any price" adherents changed their views, and after informing their represen- tatives of their change of heart took the first train for home. Others, becoming disheartened over the cold reception they received at the hands of members of congress and the hos tile attitude of the people of the District of Columbia, also gave up hope and left town.
 As result of these defections there are only few of the faithful now left to keep up thr,r efforts Even these are now willing to admit that theirs is at the best a forlorn hope. However. in spite of numer ous disCouragements and much ridi cule, which is being showered down on them alike by the press and public, they are hanging on like grim death, and will use every means in their power to keep the house from passing the Flood resolution which tonight passed the senate.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
ARE
 REPORTED IN HOUSE
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr 1.-The Alaska appropri- atlon bills reported the house today These are the 5OOOO for the Alaska roads and trails included the army bi and the money asked for tie continuation Of struction work the Alaska railroad Four appropria- ton bills in all were reported These the army bill, carrying S24OO0OOOO; the sundry cys bi with S138OOO- OOO the general deficiency bill, with SO2OOOOO) and the appropriation for the military academy West Point of Sl350OOO.
 These the that were held up by the the last session of the Sxtfourh congress, and the house by its action today cleared the way for any emergency legislation that will follow the passage of the resolution declaring This last up 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Before vote taken the sundry Civs bill, the chairman of the finance committee stated that sary for the country profit by the lessons taught by the European nations and begin the difficult task of eliminating all things that not absolutely necessary for the safety and welfare of the country at this time.
 The passage of all these bills Is assured in the immediate future It is stated that there will be general discus of these measures, and that will be taken the earliest possible, in order provide funds for the arOus enterprises.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09

Upon receipt of the foregoing d.s- patch last night, The Citizen re peated it to Chief Clerk Bickford of the Engineering commission, and asked for a statement in regard to whether the original plans of the commission would be adhered to. ir view of the probability of the early passage of the appropriation for the railroad.
 Mir Bickford stated that if th' measure should be put through botl houses in the next few days, it would give the commission plenty of time 10 put ir it's acquisitions and hayC them ready for shipment on th, first boats leaving Seattle for Al aska, and would mako possible the carrying on of the work as it had originally been planned. The com mission has everything arranged SC
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
GERMAN REPORT
 BRITISH DEFEAT
Associated Press)

BERLIN, Apr. 4.-The war office tonight announced that the British troops had been badly defeated with heavy losses northeast of Bapaume, and states that. while 24O British prisoners were being conducted by their German captors to the rear of the battle line, British machine gun fire killed practically every one of the prisoners.
 The report also declares that the Russians suffered severe losses and were forced to retire in an attempt to cross the Stokhod river, in the Volhynnia region. Other fronts are reported to be quiet.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
PROTESTS CALL
 FOR ASSISTANCE
Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Apr. A.
 The pacifists who are here in the interests of the emergency peace federation tonight sent out hurry call to all the large eastern cities, asking that assistance and reinforce ments by rushed to Washington at once. This call became necessary on account of the numerous deser' tions from the ranks of tho paci
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
STEAMBOAT MIN
 COMING BACK

The stage leaving Cnitina yester- day is bringing a number of the steamboat men in addition to other passengers. The entire list of pas sengcrs reported to be enroute is as follows: Louis Levy, Captain Jules Oliver Captain George Green. E. T, Bemis, William Homer, E. Stokes. R. B. McCorkle, J. A. Jensen. G. Knapp, Thomas Hyde, c. P. Hyekok. L. Remis.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09

that the original plans can be car, ried out if the bll goes through, as now seems entirely probable
 ROAD WORK.
 The fact that the army will re Iuire funds in the near future seems 0 make it very likely that this mea- sure will be rushed through with all possible speed. This bill includes I provision of half q million dollars Tor Alaska roads and trails, which will become available by the time any great amount of road work can be undertaken. It is not thought here that this item will be eliminated IS Was done in the measure that Tas passed by the house at the last session. With the appropriation se- cured the usual amount of road work this vicinity is assured.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
BALDY WANTS TO
 RETURN TO NOME
Special to The Citizen)

Especial to The CItizen)
 JUNEAU, Apr. 4.-"Baldy," Scot ty" Allan's world famous leader of his champion racing dog team, evi- dently is pining for his kennels and the companionship of his teammates at Nome. He had been missing from here for the last two weeks, and it was thought that someone had stolen him, but today he was brought back from Tee Harbor, where he was found, evidently on his way back to Nome
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
CANNERY PLANT
 HAS BIG FIRE,
Special to The CitiZen)

CORDOVA, Apr 4.-The cannery building of the Deep Sea Food com pany at Whiteshead was destroyed by fire early this morning, accord ing to word brought here. The en tire building and contents were 8 total loss, including 500 cases oi clans.
 There were no fatalities or in juries connected with the fire The loss is partially covered by insur ance. The origin of the blaze is unknown
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
ALLIES MAKING
 NOTABLE GAINS
Associated Press)

PARIS, Apr 4.-In the Somme re- zion today the French forces con tinued their progress, making big gains on a front six miles wide and forcing the Germans to retreat to new positions. The French captured three villages and several important positions northeast Of St. Quentin, while the British captured one i'm portant village north of that place.
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The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
ADVERTISED MAIL

Anderson, Brick. Anderson, Andrew. Anderson, Frank. Anderson, lver. Bauer, Ignatz. Baldenger, Theo. Bloomquist. Oscar. Carry, Mrs Frank. Casey, Joseph. Cox, s. E. Demers, Gedion. Evans, Miss Ruth. Finster, Hans. Gray, Mrs. Grant, Geo. A. Granlund, Oe. Jerstad, A. M. Kelly, William. Kline, Miss Fannie. Leoni, P. Loveridge, Otis. Lundstrom, Adrian Market, Tony. Me sh, William. Monroe, MT. and Mrs. O'Brien, William. Raymond, MT. and Mrs. Algan. Reeve, P. H. Rooney, Mat. Tortesen, Andrew. Truiner, Jim. Trepte, Alvin. Wermundsen, Chas.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09

The allied troops are gradually drawing in on St. Quentin, and de spite the stubborn resistance of the Germans the fall of this place in a few days is assured.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
BANK CASE TO
 BE APPEALED

R. c. Wood. president of the First National Bank, announced last night that the bank will take an appeal from the decision rendered yester- day in district court by Judge Charles E. Bunnell in favor of the defendant in the case of the First National bank vs. F. c. Moves. The decision of Judge Bunnell was in favor of the defendant in al of the five caus- es of action stated in the complaint, which alleged that MT Moves, as a director of the bank when number of loans alleged to have been ille- gal were made. between 1906 and 1909, was indebted to the bank in the approximate sum of s50,000,
 It required a total of forty-five minutes for the judge to read his decision. It has been under advise ment for several months. or since the trial of the case last fall.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09

General Salvador Alvarado, gover- nor of Yucatan, has ordered the de- partment of public instruction to send a committee of professors to the United States at once to study edu- cational problems and systems. It Is also General Alyarado's intention to provide scholarships for a num- Der of young men each year, sending them to some institution Of learning in the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09

It Is estimated that about one-thiru are now state-supported. Either the war office, the admiralty, the ministry of munitions, or the civil service, has become. since the war, the main support to some three million British households.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09

A certificate of the birth of boy to Mrs. George Caselegno on Sunday. April 1, was filed yesterday afternoon in the office of the com missioner and recorder The birth took place at St. Josephs.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09

Under American control the num- Der of lighthouses in the Philippines has been increased from twenty nine to 15l
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09

A magnetic speaker is usually a drawing card.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
TRIALS TO BE SET.

It was announced yesterday morn ing in court that in all probability Judge Bunnell will set dates TOT trials in the various criminal pro ceedlngs this morning at 10 o'clock. There are a number of cases to be set for trial, but three having been tried to date, with the completion yesterday of the Roland trial
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
By KIN HUBBARD

Somewhere in tn East tn slow. te-
dious process of restorin' n Great AUX
(also spelled AK, Awk, Alex and Alka)
is in progress. This bird belonged L
an antediluvian race o. monsters even
eXceedln' in Dimensions tn celebrated
DiplodOccus C%arnegiei. If alive tday
an able t. be up an about tn Great
AUX could easily pick flowers Off tn
roof o. tn WOOlworth buildin'. While
tn Great AUX wuz distinctly Arctic
In its procllvlties his huge bones are
frequently unearthed in FlOrldy, which
shows that he wuz some little traveller
an often wandered fer from head
quarters. sim, fer a bird O. his size
it wuz only a step from Spitzbergen't'
Jacksonville.
When all tn neck bones o. tn Great
AUX are collected an set In place it
will be proven Z tn world that he
stood at least a head taller in his bare
feet than tn famous Glg~antOsaurus Au-
gustus Africanus, Of which so little is
known. Accordin' T. a distinguished
Berlin scientist tn Great AUX abound
ed In Labrador as late as tn Tilden
campaign, while a Vienna authority
, repute writes that large hocks O.
n bird were seen On tn funks or III
south coast o. Newfoundland, an that
t wuz tn only North American bird
without wings, defendln' its young by
hckin'. A section o. tn Great Auk's
spine measurln' |thirty-nlne feet wuz
'ound In Floridy in 1880 an is includ-
ID In tn present frame now under CON
'truction IN tn East. At present a
)arty o. scientists are spadln' fer tn
Flshbone east o. Seattle, while stlll
ither scientists are follerln' a clew In
Sumatra with IN hope o. apprehend-
n tn clayicle an a couple of much
needed ribs.
Who furnishes tn money Z run
Town these tips, an how society Is {
)e benefited by a complete skeleton
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
COPPER AND OIL

Men in Lordsburg who watch the
business marts declare that minerals
"stand out" strong and distinctive
against the background of "a stock
market that has settled down lower
than during the panic Of 1907.
This is not a stock market sugges-
ton, however, but an observation. It
is intended TO show that the tremen-
dous war demands for minerals and
oil will rebound TO the advantage of
large parts Of the country that are
producing these necessities.
When we pause to consider the vast
mineral deposits of New Mexico and
Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and
other adjoining western states, not to
mention the wonderful oil develop
ments of recent months in Wyoming
and Montana, we get a faint idea Of
the tremendous prosperity that turks
in the great west-a greater prosper
ity by far than it has eve known.
In one state alone-Wyoming- the
wealth of oil is estimated in the bill
lions of dollars.
Meantime the paper values of indus
trial corporations throughout the
country have descended steadily, and
some of the greatest railroads of the
country show stocks that have re-
duced in value from % to 80 per cent
in the last year.
Conditions in corporate enterprises
in general, compared with the mineral
and oil field, would indicate that the
production of mineral wealth is in a
separate class. An inkling of this
condition is shown by the fact that
the leading financial journals and
newspapers of the country are filled
with advertisements of mineral and
oil companies. This is because there
is more activity in minerals and oils
tnan in anything else.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

o. tn Great AUX is not known, an
how those who are spendin' Their time
an means in tn project expect T. re-
coupe is also a mystery.
What a pity it is that so much money
an energy is annually wasted in dig
gin up tn fossil remains o. feathered
skyscrapers an long-waisted dinosaur-
uses when TIERS so many things O. COM
paratively recent years that might be
restored t tn real benefit O. ever
buddy. Let our scientists git t'gether
an devise some way t. allay tn fears
o. tn little handful o. men who have
cornered III wealth O. this country.
Let them knock off work on tn Great
AUX fer While an set about t. restore
confidence.
Copyright, Adams Newspaper Service.)
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

The longevity Of scientists is quite
as remarkable as that OF artists. Che
vreul a one hundred and three at the
time OF his death. and both Sir Joseph
Hooker and Alfred Russell Wallace
were over ninety. Lord Lister was
e~ighty-four, while Lord Kelvin, Herbert
Spencer. VlrchOw and Berthelot were
likewise octOgenarlans. Evidently. as
Sir Sidney Lee maintains. Sustained
intellectual effort is no bar to lOngev'
Try" He finds that seventy years Of
age forms the average life Of the 1897
men and women commemorated In the
second supplement to the Dictionary
N National Biography, says London
Chronicle. Nearly four hundred OF
these died after their elghtlett year.
four Of them being centenarlans.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
and Of Many RentlIes.

Australia is supplied with 100 spe-
cles of snakes, t~hree-fourths of them
vepomous. The big pythons and rock
snakes are harmless, but as one trav-
els from the tropics southwark the
dangerous varieties increase in num-
Der and in Tasmania all are venom
GUS, though only five are really deadly,
and fortunately these are rarely seen.
The continent is also abundantly
supplied with lizards. Three hundred
and ninety species are recorded, and
they may be seen not only In woods
and pralries and deserts in the water
among rocks and trees, but also in the
less %frequented city streets.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
WHY NoT REsroRE rHE cEMr.

NNA@ = .
The despised one-cent piece, which
has been coined in millions with no
particular service to perform except
TO buy the daily newspaper. has pros
pect Of coming once more into Its own.
says Washington Times. The nickel
has been. for purposes Of general bust
ness computation, the minimum coin
denomination. Foreigners have long
marveled NJ the prOdlgallty with which
Americans Ignored the minor coin any
frnctiOn of the nickel was commonly
eliminated. the buyer umiubly permit.
ting himself to he mulcted OF enough
more TO make decimal calculation pos
sible. But nowadays we will have to
look To the niCkels c~ompOnents. When
the loaf of bread gets so costly that It
cant longer he purveyed at a nickel,
the breud-eating community will not
quite assent to raise II to a dime, just
for the convenience OF the ~bOOkkeeper
and the cashier and the profit of the
dealer. The stree car fare mny one
day have to 20 above the Jitney but
there will be riots II anybody assumes
10 make II a dime. The vast list OF
articles and services that have been
standardized at the 5-cent or l0-cent
price is threatened with a %reorganlza.
tlon Of It's schedule and when that re.
organization Is general. the One-cent
piece will come into It's own again. n
will have TO.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

ut must be rather trying for a talk
alive woman like Mrs. Gabbles to be
married to a man as deaf as Mr.. Cab
bles."
$50 it is. And to make matters
worse, Mrs. Gabbles has a lurking sus-
picion that Mr.. Gabbles lost his hear
ing Just to spite her"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

81 had an idea I'd grow up and own
this business some day." said the dis
charged Office boy.
That's just why you were fired"
said the boss. Ever since you started
here you've been acting as If you al
ready owned the business"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

1T Is said that this idol Of the
screen is in reality n red-blooded fell
low"
"NGaybe so. I don't suppose IT is his
fault IL he happens to have regular
features, irresistible eyes and curly
hair"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
RsprooE.

Kate sanborn has recalled a blow
TO her vanity. as follows: II asked, -
she says. the carpenter 70 adorn a
,5cather-heaten door with some putty
ond a coat Of paint. 'Yes'm, he replied.
paint and putty will fix up a thing
wonderful. Lots O. humbly people use
paint and putty. But J guess you and
haint tried Il yet. Christian Reg.
lister.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

Life is nothin' but troutle."
Cheer up. Didn't YOU get ten dol.
lars for putin yer picture In the paper
as bein' cured of all ills by Pinkerton's
tonicI'
"Yes; an all my relatives are tellin'
me now I'm cured III have to go to
work."
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

Aside from the fact that It is PIX
.remely unjust and does not answer
he purposes. the old volunteer system
VI military service has only a few
,eriOus defects.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

May-Did Jim have more than one
love affair?
Flo-Only one, ] believe.
May-When he fell in love with
you?
Flo-Oh, dear no. He had fallen In
love with himself long before he met
me.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

Putting on until tomorrow that
which ought 10 he done today Is pref
~ bad. hut not quite rs bnd us put
ing of today what ought 10 have
)een done last week.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

1t Is said $4,000 English women win
take their places on the firing line ia
France, and we are ready to bet 10
100 Of them will shut their eyes every
lime they pull the trigger.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

We henr nothing these days about
ne country editor being troubled by
subscribers who prefer to pay their
subscriptions In produce. They now
settle In cash.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
out Of the Mouthn nf Rahes-

Mamma" said a small miss of
three years, "our sunday-school teach.
err said God would punish us If we
were bad"
"He certainly win,' replied her
mother.
"Does God wear slippers, mamma3'
the little one asked anxiously,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
Part Of the Excitement.

After the smash-up q colOred auntie
was discovered co%ntentedly munching
a chicken wing.
Weren't you hurt or scared in the
smash-up?' she was asked.
Law, no. Was dey n s%mash-up?'
she inquired. "Ah tot desc yere com
bustifcations went right along wifi De
ticket."-COuntry Gentleman.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
Sanitary EnaIneerlna.

Dormer-Why are you putting your
birthday candy away2
Dormee-So as not to expose it to
galloplng consumptlon.-Cornell Wild
Ow.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

A London oculist say that white
clothing on babies causes defective
Vision. Gradually we learn thai
everything from the cradle TO the
grave Is all wrong.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

Applicant-What is your daughters
name?
Mistress-Her name is Nora.
Applicant-Oh, that's too bad! I'm
afraid you'll have to call her some
thing else. My name is Nora, too.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

us this a secondhand storeY' In
quired a customer.
Eyes" said the %storekeeper expect
antly.
"Well, | want one for my watch"