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The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
TO AFFECT ALASKA.

The failure of these appropriation bills, unless it is remedied in the near future, will mean not only a serious setback to Fairbanks and this immediate district, but to prac- tically the entire territory. It is the most discouraging blow that could have been given to the country at this time. Just how Carreaching its effects will be time alone can tell.
 The Alaska Road commission will have to secure funds to be available i'm medately after July 1, 1917, if it is to continue it's work on the trails and roads of Alaska The commis sion probably has net sufficient funds on hand to keep the trails in their present condition until another fiscal year rolls around.
 It is a well known fact that the Alaskan Engineering commission must have funds 1T II IS to make any showing at all this year The s., 900, ,00O which was provided during the closing hours of congress will be no more than a stop-gap. and will not justify the making of any ex- tensive plans, nor the filling of requi- sitions on a sufficient scale to out line the work that has been hereto fore under contemplation.
 The other departments of the gov ernment, having branches or repre- sentatives In the territory, will be similarly affected, as they all are de- pendent on funds appropriated in the session just closed for a continuance of their work on the regular scale.
 Look the world over with the help of an Atlas inquIrs Cltizsn.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
German Consplrators
 Now in the Tolls
Associated press)

HOBOKEN. N. J. Mar 3. tritz kolb. a German. was taken into custody here today by Sc Cret ser. lee men on the charge that he was engaged in forming plot to destroy factories which have been engaged in making munitions of war for the Entente Allies. The authorities state that they are practically certain that they have the right man and that they have frustrated the plot by capturing the ringleader of the gang which was to have done the job.
 holb was watched for some time by the authorities before his arrest on the charge was made The chief reason for the long period during which he Was under surveillance was the fact that il was thought at the time that he was implicated in plot against President Wilson The authorities now state, however, that kolb never contemplated al lacking the chief executive
 It is now thought that Kolb was connected with the recent destruction of the munitions ship ments at Black Tom Island and Klngsland, New Jersey Eyidenco to that effect, including bomb metals and explosives, has been found in his room. Confronted with these facts, Kolb yet de nies that he made bombs, saying that man named Karl Is re spOnsible. The authorities have searched high and low for Karl, but so far have been unable to locate him.
 The officials have also discoy- cred that Kolb has been in the habit of making frequent trips to Mexico. They assert, however. that he has made none of these trips recently; that his move ments for the past six months on the east coast have been trac- ed accurately,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
Chinese Tong War
 On Pacific Coast
Associated press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. D. The Pacific coast of the United States Is again in the throes of a tong war; one of those bloody. practically unseen wars which. in the past, 1t has been so hard for American policemen to cope with. And 1t Is just as hard for the officials to combat this time as it ever was before. but they are making an attempt to locate the gangs, with the idea Of arresting them
 Shooting has taken place in practically every town of any size on the coast. Two Chinese were killed tonight In Chinatown here AS a result Of the tong war Reports from other cities are to the effect that tong shootings have also taken place within their confines, and that the in habitants of Chinatown in every instance are fearful of giving out evidence which will lead to an in vestigation of their methods of fighting on the part of the police.
 One Chinaman was killed to- night at Oakland; another was shot to death at Stockton, and third, making five all told. in cluding the two killed here, met death at San Jose All were shot on the streets of the Chinese quarters of the various cities. In addition to the killed, numbers were wounded, and 1t is thought in official circles that two of them cannot possibly live. Seattle also was supposed to have tong war. and some of the Chinese actually did some shooting there. but no body was hit.
 The police of all coast cities are doing their best to ferret out the culprits. All Chinese, however, give protection to their kind, be it friend or enemy, and as consequence the work of tracing the murderers is very hard.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
JUDGE BUNNELL
 IS HOME AGAIN

Charles E. Bunnell, judge of the United States district court, Fourth div ision, was one of the arriving pas sengers on last nights stage from the first few hours after his arrival home with his family, but 5 o'clock found him at work in his newly renovated chambers in the federal building, looking over the large Quan- titY of mail which has accumulated during his absence.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
B|C CROWDS AT INAUGURATION
 OF PRESIDENT
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar. D.. Standing with pared mead in the shadow of the nations capitol and in the, presence of an enormous crowd of spectators. Woodrow Vii son, President of tho United States. consecrated his second inauguration with A message expressing the hope that peace will permanently remain with his country. For the second time he renewed his oath of ale glance to the constitution of the United States, praying God that he be given the wisdom to do his duty i'll the true spirit of the American people
 In bis inaugural address, which fol lowed his taking of the oath. the President declared that the part this country wished to play in the vital international turmoil was the part O. those who mean to vindicate and .ortity peace. He said that Ameri- can principles should be applied to he liberation of the world. and
 oiced the determination that Am erica, finn n armed neutrality. must demonstrate her claim to minimum of right aud freedom of action in aogld affairs
 After the inaugural address the as7embIage before the President. containing American citizens of all uauonaliies, aang America" The inaugural parade from the capitol to
 he White House then started. In. cluded in the procession were many
 oreign born citizens who carried banners reading We are American citizens" Other banners bore ln- sci,gt.ous ot various kinds, all de noting allegiance to the United States some Of them being America first"
 Mrs Wilson stood beside the Presl- dent when he took the oath of al leGiance Us 1t was administered by Chef Justice Edward White. and af- rewards rode with him to the White .aocae. 1t ia the first time that a Presidents wife ever participated so prominently Ill inauguration cere- monies Mrs Thomas K Marshall. wife Of the vicepresident. who also aok the oath ol allegiance today. just prior to the inauguration of the President, also rode with her hus- band in the procession.
 President and Mrs. Wilson led the parade from the capitol to the White House The reviewing stands and the sidewalks were crowded despite the lowering clouds. the indictment weather and a raw northwest wind which chilled the spectators to the bone
 Never before was President or Presidentelect guarded so carefully. Secret service men and troops liter ally lined the entire route. followed by the procession. and the crowds were thus held on the curb during the time that the procession was passing.
 The celebration of the inauguration IS still in progress tonight. The President and his family were out all evening witnessing the fireworks display over the grounds surround
 ng the Washington monument
 President Wilson took the oath of office yesterday, in private the first time, the oath today being ad ministered in public at 12:45 o'clock. Vice President Marshall also took the oath yesterday.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
BIG BATTLE IN THE AIR.
Associated Press.)

LONDON, Mar 5.-Advices receiv' ed at the British war office tonight tell of big battle in the air today between a number of German and Allied airmen No report of the casualties sustained by either side as result of the fighting has been received at the British war office.
 The report states that the British and French aviators who were en- gagged in the battle. brought down eight German air planes. The Brit ish are known to have lost two. and five other British machines have failed to return to the scene of start ing. For this reason grave fears for the aviators are being felt.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
British Raid
 German Trench
Associated rress)

LONDON, Mar. 5.-The British troops are continuing their activities on the French front. according to ad- vices received at the British war of flee tonight They successfully raid ed an important German defense to- day, taking a number of prisoners and inflicting heavy casualties on the German forces, which managed to get away from the French before the British took 1t, according to the report,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
LEGISLATURE
 STARTS WORK;
 SENATOR'S ROW
Special to The Citizen)

JUNEAU. Mar. 5.-The opening oi the third session Of the Alaska leg islature was marked by wordy contest in the senate between Sena tors Suzer and Sutherland, Demo crat and Republican respectively. The row grew out of the nomination of Alfred k. Maltby, of Iditarod, as chief clerk of the house when the question of how the ballot shoulG be cast came up. William Eddy, oi Nome, was nominated in opposition to Maltby, but the latter was seated by John k. Heckman, the tempo rary president of the senate.
 When the session of the legisla- ture opened this morning oaths O. office were administered by Charles E. Davidson. territorial secretary Rev. James H. Condit then invoked blessing in the house, as did Rev, Guy Christian in the senate.
 In the house the election of a speaker was carried on in quiet and orderly manner. Charles NJ. Day and w. w. Casey were nomi- hated, the former being named when the matter was voted on. Miss Cora Chapin was named as temporary sec retary of the house. Immediately after 1t was organized the house adjourned until tomorrow at noon.
 The trouble in the senate started when Senator o. P. Gaustad suggest ed the secret ballot for chief clerk of the house The matter was put to a vote and resulted in a tie, Sena tors Gaustad. Sutherland, Heckman and Hubbard voting for the secret ballot, and Senators Roman, Sulzer Sundback and Aldrich voting for Will liam Eddy. the opponent of Maltby, Prior to this time Senator Sulzer declared that ballots should be open and hot discussion ensued. Sulzer accusing the Republicans of trying to control the senate organization. Senator Sutherland. taking up with Gaustad. came back at Sulzer with the charge that the senator from the first division was a preacher but not a practitioner of harmony. Hot words followed. both senators pacing the floor in their rage.
 The senate then adjourned. to con vene again at 5 o'clock. At tbat time Senator o. P. Hubbard was elected president of the senate. with three votes. Others who received votes were Aldrich two votes: Roman two votes and Sulzer l vote. A eau GUS to decide the matter of the clerk ship of the senate was then decided on and will be held tonight. The next meeting of the senate takes place tomorrow at 12:30 P. M.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
EASTERN MAYOR
 DIES AT SEWARD
Special to The CltfLeE)

SEWARD. Mar. 5.-Harry c. Eos ter, who was formerly mayor of Gloucester. Mass, died here this morning from a stroke of paralysis, MT Foster was a civil engineer. and was employed in the engineering de partment on this division of the Al aska railroad, having been here since the beginning of the work on this end of the road.
 He was stricken this morning while getting out of bed, and, while conscious until just before death. was unable to speak after the stroke, the end coming about five hours after the stroke occurred. Funeral ar rangements have not been made yet. as the authorities are waiting to hear from his people in the east.
 Since coming here MT. Foster has made many friends, and the commts- sion considered him one of their most efficient engineers He was q graduate of both Harvard and the Boston School of Technology, hay ing carried off high honors in both institutions. He comes from one of the most prominent eastern families, and was at one time very active In Massachusetts politics
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
Your Alaska Friend,
 SAMUEL IVEY. JR.
Charles r. Crozler, of the lumber

Charles r. Crozler, of the lumber milling firm of Marsh & Crozier. left Fairbanks yesterday with load of freight for the logging camp on Clear. He is taking in a team which he purchased while on his trip to town.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12

Mrs. George Hutchinson has wired her safe arrival at Cordova to her husband here. She sails on Wednes- day for Seattle.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12

Mrs. George Gibbs, of Brooke is visiting for few days in Fairbanks with Mrs. Henry Weir.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12

Henry Hebb, the Hot Springs min ing man, expects to leave for Hot Springs this morning with a dog team
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12

Look the world over with the help of an AtIas. inquirs cltlzsn.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12

WASHINGTON, confirming the Presidents cabine will ma siytyff ffth svrIII.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16
FOR THE HOME COMPANY.

This morning a recruiting office was
oEened in Americas for enlistments Il
the Second regiment of the National
Guards. The men secured here, if il
t. their wish, will be detailed with the
Americas Light Infantry-the home
company until the full authorized
peace complement is attained which is
100 men, By that time, it is expected
that the war department will author
ize the full limit of $50 which would
give the A. L. 1. a company second to
none in the regiment, and surely in
the entire army.
The cooperation of the people OF
this section is urged. The company be-
longs to US, and it remains for the peo-
pie of this community to see that it
ranks at the head of the list.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedford's Black raught.

McDuff, Va.-''I suffered for several
years." says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, Of
Ibis place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me TO try
rhedford's Black-Draught, which | did,
and found it to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
keep ack-Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black Draught."
Thedtord's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found 10 regu-
late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
lieve indigestion. collie. wind, nausea.
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant Use for more
Than 70 years, and has benefited more
than million people
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Draught. Price culy 25c Get a
package to-day. N.ctzs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16
IN COMMAND or
THE u. S. NAVY

WASHINGTON, D. c., April To-
The navy's doctor" is Rear Admiral
W G. BREASTED, surgeon general and
chief of the naval medical service.
Before being called upon by Secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels to head the
medical service, Admiral Braisted was
fleet surgeon of the Atlantic fleet.
His Illuminating report on the revo
lutionary medical and sanitary devel
opment of the Japanese army and nav!
during the Russo-Japanese war, start
ed him on the road to prominence, at
tracing the attention of medical au
thorities all over the world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16
MAGAZINE EDITORS SENTENCED
FOR PUBLISHING ARTICLES

TOXIC, April l4.-Daikichiro Tag
ava, former member of the Diet AMI
under-secretary of state has been sen
fenced to FIVE months Imprisonment
for publishing an article regarded as
rejecting on the dignity of the I'm
perial House. The article elaborated
upon the activity of the elder states
en- in connection with their recon-
endation to the Emperor to appoint
Count Terauchi premier in succession
to Marquis Okuma.
The editor of several other maya
zines which reproduced the article
were convicted and sentenced, or
fined.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16
SOME PLAIN TRUTHS.

The shortage of the wheat crop
makes it necessary for careful
living by the people. Foodstuffs
are indispensable for a successful
army.-Americus Times Recorder.
In this connection. the Times-Re
corder also pointedly comments. il
another paragraph, that: These ar,
war times, and hogs, together wit
fCodstuffs, will prove the very life o
our fighting strength. Let every person
raise a hog, and every farmer do hi!
best. There is more money to b,
made in producing stock and foodstuff'
besides the duty at this time. Pa,
triotism can be displayed just as keen.
ly on the farm as on the battleship
Start the ball rolling" The Times
ecorder is stating some very plain
truths in these few lines. The ball, as
il says, should be started rolling IT
once, and it should be kept on rolling
We cannot afford to be Indifferent to
the situation that presents itself to the
country at his ime To do so will
he little less than suicidaI.-Columbns
Enquirer-Sul.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16
FOR GOOD ROADS.

A good woman may be the best
thing this side of heaven, but bad
road is the worst thing this side of
hell.-Greensboro Hera1d-Journal.
Only last week the Sumter count,
commissioners purchased more thar
fine mules to assist in tbs
road work which they are doing. AL.
most a year of incessant rains have
worked havoc on the Sumter county
roads, which only few years age
were known by commont consent as tbs
banner good roads of the state.
The commissioners cannot move toa
fast to bring our roads to their former
state of excellence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16

A man and young girl have been Wis
iting Americas, the former posing as
commandments of the "Nazarent
Army of Rescue Workers" a so-called
charitable organization. The man is in
jail in Cordele on serious charges af-
fecting his conduct, together with the
young girl. Just another example OF
these imposters who roam through the
country with kind public falling fol-
their fake.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16

A striking compliment to the liter
AIRY ability of Editor John B. Herring
of the Triton Gazette, has been paid
ty the compilation Of his excellen;
articles on Saturday Night" which
are published each week in the Ga
zette They are gems, with a keen
touch of human nature-making the
whole world kin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16
THE WHATCHAMA COLUMN
By George Martin
Buttons"

DuktOnBs
In considering the great army o.
the unemployed let us not forget but
tons. No question about it, there are
too many idle buttons in the world.
Thousands, yea millions, of theE.
loaf around on clothes, with nothing
to do.
They congregate in long, silent rows
on mems coat sleeves. They swarm
on women's gowns, running aimlessly
up and down seams and around col
ars. without a buttonhole to their
name.
The worst about buttons is that
they're never where they belong. No
sooner do we get bevy of them en-
gagged in useful occupation on trous-
ers, shirts and underwear than they
begin to fly off and hide under beds
and in other out-of-the-way places,
waiting their chance to flock uselessly
upon some already button-rfdden arti-
Gle of apparel.
The average button is nomad; a
neer- do well. The vast majority OF
them simply will not go into button
hole and go to work.
We favor government regulation 4
non-productive buttons. There ought
to be commission appointed to con-
troll them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16
THE DAY is COMING.

The vast population of Russia fur
nishes an admirable example of the
lpower of the people when they deter
mine to right wrongs which have been
allowed to exist by virtue of their sub
mission. In the war of nations, the
United States has sounded the saving
note of humanity and civilization by
enunciating through her chieftain that
people shall govern because of will
to do what is right, and not that gov
eminent shall rule the people because
it assumes the power.
The same day which has come for
nations is rapidly approaching Yor
states, counties and communities. In
fact, the time has already passed VIII IN
people should acquaint themselves
with the conduct of affairs, and
through might and physical strength,
if it be necessary, see that society is
protected from the ravishment of gov
eminent and authorities who have been
vested with the enforcement of the
DEGREES of the people. This is the
reason which makes war a holy mis-
sion, founded on the precepts that right
shall prevail. though it cause the sac
rifice of blood and human life.
The people of our community have
sufficient education and deep in the re-
cesses of their hearts know what is
right-it is only necessary that they
should see that right is done. The
conduct of public affairs is the bui-
wark of our strength or weakness
the act which is right only serves to
construct and make secure our civili-
cation and society. On the other hand
q violation of the agreement between
God and man, only means our ruin.
There are many things in our coun-
ty and city about which the general
public are ignorant, brought on by their
own lack of interest and failure to ex
eccise the duties of citizen, either
through ignorance busted thought on
worldly things or moral cowardice.
The Times-Recorder has been care
fully surveying the field OF public al
fairs, and at the same time persistently
studying the public temperament 1t
feels that its duties make it impera-
tive to acquaint the people with facts
and conditions about which they know
little. 1t is our duty, because we
must prosper or fail, as do the people
themselves, and having the earnest de-
sire to serve our fellow man and So
ciety in capacity which shall re-
dound to his success and safety. VITA
tits consciousness we know only one
course, and though in the discussion
the whitening fire of truth may blast
some of the apparent popular fancies
we shall continue with an interest
undated and purpose born of the de-
sire to seek the best that the ends of
right shall be safely attained.
With the duty plain, and the will to
do, we hope TO tell the people-that
they may know, and after having
learned that they might do or undo
move or acquiesCe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16
ENGLAND'S INFANT MORTALITY
LOWEST IN HISTORY LAST YEAR

LONDON, April 16.-The infan:
mortality in England last year was
the lowest in the history Of the coun-
try, being 81 per 1000 births.
Based ON an estimated population
of 36,25O,O00 in England and Wales,
the birth rate last year was 21.6, the
death rate $40 and the marriage rate
1874 per 1000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16

When your Shoes need an
operation, call the Shoe Sur
geons.
And we will show you what
modern machinery and expert
enced skill will do towards put
ting old and broken shoes back
on their feet"
You will find that after your
shoes have undergone treatment
in our shop, that they are restor-
ed to their strength and neat ap-
pearance and at a cost not to be
criticized.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-16

There are a few folks around Amer
leans who might be locked up under
the proclamation of President Wilson
regarding expressions against the gov
eminent, and the public generally is
requested to assist. II makes no dif-
ference how big some of these folks
think they are-the Jail walls will
hold them for awhile.