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The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
NEW ROLLING
 STOCK COMING
 FOR RAILROAD
Special to The CitlZen)

NENANA, Sept. l5.- Practically all of the cargo of the Seattle No. }, leaving here this morning for Chena, consisted of railroad con struction and operation ma terial. The larger part was flat cars and dump cars which are to be landed at Cinema for operation on the Panama Valley railroad and on the spur of government railroad at Happy station at- ter it is finished. It is under stood here that at least one extra crew of railroad ope- ratives will be put to work on the Panama Valley line with the arrival at Cinema Of the consignment of cars shipped from here today. These cars are to be used chiefly in con struction work.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
REBEL DIES
 BY OWN HAND
Associated PresS)

PETROGRAD, Sept 15.-General Kruimoff. erstwhile rebel leader, who shot himself yesterday, passed away tonight Kruimoff. who commanded a division of Korniloffs rebel army, was arrested by his own Cossacks when they learned that they had been deceived into taking up arms against the government. The rebel was taken a captive to Petrograd by his own men and was received by Premier Kerensky, and after learning the fate awaiting him, Kruimoff was taken under guard to his own lodging. There he shot himself in an effort to escape the punishment of his dis loyalty.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
VON ECKHARDT
 MAKES DENIAL
fA&SOciated Tress)

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 15.-Herr Won Eckhardt, German minister to Mexico, to whom the famous Zimmer- man note was addressed, has made complete denial that he employed Folke Gronholm, former Swedish dip lomat here, to convey information to the Berlin war office. He declares that the recent disclosures to this effect by the state department al Washington are entirely without foun. datiou.
 Von Eckhardt gave out an inter view today in which he declares tha, he never sent any communication ot any kind whatever through the agen cy of the Swedish minister or the Swedish foreign office and denies the charge that he recommended that the kaiser decorate Gronholm for his services to Germany.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
URUGUAY HAS MARINES UPON
 GERMAN SHIPS
Associated PTeSa>

MONTEVIDEO, Sept. 15.-On or ders from the war office, detach- ments of Uruguayan marines today were placed on board all German ships interned in the harbor here since the outbreak of the war. This action was taken to prevent the in termed German crews from sinking the vessels The war department heard through reliable sources that such was the purpose of the Teuton sailors and that they had instruc- tions to that effect from the Berlin war office.
 Fear that Uruguay may follow the example of Argentine and break dip lomatic relations with the kaiser is said to have been the cause of the order to sink the ships.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
CLOSE GAIL FOR WILSON'S
 SON-lN-L!.lAW L!.lA
Associated PTess)

PARIS, Sept. 15.-Francis B. Saver, President " ilson' $ sOn-in-IaW, has returned from a trip to the Italian front with other American and British \. M. C. A. officials after having had a narrow es- cape from an exploding SIX inch shell.
 While making a visit to an advanced Italian position an Austrian batter~pened fire and began to drop shells along the Italian front. One six inch projectile struck within forty feet of the par ty, and all were splashed with dirt and scverly shaken up from the explosion.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
.Hindenburg Says
 Germany Is United
FIELD MARSHAL URGES WAR LOAN AS AN ANSWER TO
 PRESIDENT WILSON.
lA.sOcIalcd Pressl

BERLIN, Sept. 15.-Comment- ing on President Wilson's dis tinctiou between the German gov ernment and the German people, Field Marshal Von Hindenburg has issued a statement in which he says. Wilson, by his at tempt to create discord. has sue ceeded in uniting the German people, who resent the charge that they are dominated by their government The oyersubsCrip- ton of the seventh German war loan will be fitting answer to his unwarranted insult of the German people"
 This statement was made in answer to countless anti-Wilson resolutions passed by various Ger man societies in which the mem bers pledge loyalty and conf dence in their government.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
|. s. DIVER
 SINKS WHILE
 AT HER DOCK
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 15.-The navy depart ment tonight announced that a |. 5. submarine sank at its dock at an Atlantic port yes- tcrday. The statement says there was no loss of life.
 The cause of the sinking has not been determined, and a board of inquiry has been named by the navy depart ment to look into the causes to1 the mysterious sinking. Plans have been made to bring the vessel to the sur face in a few days.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
ALLIES ASK
 EXPLANATION
 FROM SWEDEN
Associated PreSs)

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 15.-French Minister Thiebaut called at the Swed- ish foreign office today and presented a demand for an explanation of the Argentine incident, in which it is charged that the Swedish minister connived with the German charge d' affairs to convey information to Berlin by which German U-bOats were able to waylay Argentine shipping. Other representatives of the allies are expected to follow the French minister and also call upon the Swed- ish foreign office to explain it's ap- parent unneutral act.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
All Registered Men
 To be Examined
MEN SUBJECT TO MILITARY DUTY MAY LEARN THEIR
 FATE AT ONCE.
Associated Prcss)


 WASHINGTON. D. C., Sept. 15 If governors of a majority of the States of the Union approve a plan suggested by Provost Mar shal General Crowder, seven mil lion men who registered for the selective draft, but who have not yet been called for service, will be immediately examined to let them know what they may eX- peCt
 Under the plan suggested by Crowder, all registered men will be required to present them selves for a physical examination and their claims for exemption will be disposed of
 In this way the men would know at once if they are eligible for army service and could make their plans accordingly. This an nouncement indicates that subse- quent drawings will be held to secure more soldiers from the men already registered.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
LOOKS
 TO UNCLE SAM
 FOR EXISTENCE
Associated Fressl

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15.-Dr. Nordvald, special diplomatic envoy from SWed- en, declared today that SWed- en must import twelve mil lion bushels of grain or starve and looks to America for this aid. He ernphatically denied that Sweden has violated her neutrality or that she is pro German. Dr. Nordvald is a member of the Swedish mis- sion recently sent to the Unit ed States to protest against the proposed embargo of foodstuffs against neutrals to prevent the re-eXporting of food to Germany.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
SUB REPORTED
 OFF NANTUCKET
lhSsOCIated pressl

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Sept. 15- A radio call for help was received here today from an unidentified yes sel which reported that she was be ing shelled by a German submarine. The vessel sending the distriss call gave it's position as siXty-five miles east of the Nantucket lightship, on the lane of trans Atlantic travel,
 Naval officers are Investigating to ascertain the facts, and number of patrol craft are hastening to the scene.
 Federal officials here, including naval officers, believe the distress call reported by incoming steamers
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
SLAVS DEFEAT GERMAN AT
 RIGA, TAKING THREE TOWNS
(AssOCiatcd Press ]

PETROGRAD, Sept. 15-An official Com1unicaton issued by the office tonight declares that the Russians yesterday administered decisive defeat to the Germans on the road Pskoff, the Riga front
 The invaders were met with terrible onslaught and were thrown back considerable distance in confusion As consequence of this victory, the Russians occupied three towns formerly held by the Germans.
 From the war office a issued late this afternoon to the effect that Generals kornilof and LO Aomsy leaders of the attempted revolt have been arrested and are being brought to Perograd.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
SWEDEN IS ANXIOUS TO MAKE FULL AMENDS FOR
 WRONG DONE TO ALLIES
(ASSOCIated Press)

and the people of Sweden are beginning realize the of their suao created the disclosures by the state department Washington regarding the mission of German dispatches by Swedish diplomats in Mex and the Argentine.
 Sweden intends to take steps put herself rioht before the world and make full and complete amends for the wro done the allies, according statement made to the AsSO ciated Press by the minister of foreign affairs He admit ted that his office had forwarded official German dispatches Berlin but says that this policy has been stopped and Germany has been asked explain her abuse of the prv ege formerly extended b. Sweden,
 The minister of foreign affairs says that Sweden deceived the character of the messages and that Ger
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
GROUND GLASS IS DISCOVERED
 IN EATABLES
Associated Press)

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 15.- Federal agents have institut- ed a search for the person or persons guilty of putting ground glass into certain brands of breakfast foods. One package, recently discoV- cred here, was found to con tain more than a spoonful.
 Authorities are working on the theory that this fiendish- ness is the work of German plotters and have a number of suspects under surveillance
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
BRITAIN HAS SECRET IAN
 TO GET SUBS

LONDON, Sept, Histories of re cent success of the British navy in the campaign against German sub marines were made public by tie admiralty tonight, and brief descrin- tions of the encounters were given without divulging any of the secret mans used in combating with the enemy divers.
 The report describes eight differ ent encounters, in which it is certain that eight divers were accounted for, and possibly nine.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
ID OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
 OF TRANSFER OF ALASKA
Associated Pressl

SEATTLE Sept. 15.-The entertainment committee the Arctic Club has completed arrangements to celebrate the ifteh anniversary of the transfer of Alaska from Rs >a to the United States The actual transfer according to records of the government took place September lS 1SO7 when the American flag foated the territory the first time
 Accordingly, the will be celebrated next Tuesday, September 1S the Arctic Cub when open house will
 held all day for all A1askans in the city with banquet in the evening in their honor The leading citizens o Seat tie will participate in the celebration.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
OFFER REWARD
 FOR SAMMIES

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Sept. 15.-A message re ceived here today from an Associat- ed Press correspondent in Belgium states that the German general com manding the eleventh reserve division recently issued an order offering reward of 400 marks for the first American soldier brought dead or alive into his lines. Copies of this order were taken from German pris- oners captured on the Belgian front.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
STORY OF ATTACK
 NOT SUBSTANTIATED
Associated Press)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept
 15.-No wounded soldiers and no other evidence has been discovered by federal authorities to substantiate last nights report of an at tack on a troop train near Steubenville, Pa. The train arrived here this morning and officers investigated the report that four soldiers were injured in a fusilade of shots fired at the train while tray cling at high speed, but could find nothing to substantlate
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
CENTRAL POWERS DECLARE
 CREATION OF REGENCY TO
 HANDLE POLAND'S AFFAIRS
Associated Press ]

LONDON, Sept. I5.-The formation of joint regency by Germany and Austria govern Poland the ouand ing feature of the situation today, according the summary issued by the Associated Press tonight Under the proectorate proposed the central powers will ercse joint control the foreign affairs Poland dur ing the period PoIands occupation by Germany and Austria
 The details of the regency have not been fully tornm lated It probable that board of governors will be ap pointed from each the nations manage the affairs o the Polish people,
 The situation in Russia clarified by announcement of the arrest konof marking the end of the revolt against fate Is prOblematiCa.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
]. s. FLYER
 MEETS DEATH

PARIS, Sept 15.-CorporaI Wi!4r am Henry Meelier, member of the American flying corps, was killed this afternoon in an accident at the train ing camp of the American aerial forces.
 Meeker was in flight when his en- zine stalled Losing momentum. his craft did a tail-diye to earth and the aviator was crushed beneath his en- zine. Meeker was a Harvard grad uate and was an experienced aviator.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
SUGAR UNDER
 |. 5. CONTROL
Associated PreSS)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 15.- By presidential proclamation, the en- tire sugar industry of the United States was placed under complete control of the national food admins tration today. The industry, accord ing to the provisions of the procla- nation, will hereafter be conducted under a licensing system by which the government will control the man ufacture and distribution of sugar.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
ALLIES BUY
 MUCH COPPER
CASSOCTaypl PltSS)

NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-The pur- chase of 77,OOO 900 pounds of copper by the allies was announced today in financial circles and was followed by considerable activity in the cop per market and a better demand for copper stock.
 This huge order, with the prob ability that others will follow, will, it is believed, lead to increased cop per mining operations in various parts of the country.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
METAL WORKERS PLAN TO STRIKE
;AsSociated PIess)

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15.- Twenty-four thousand men, affiliated with the Metal Trades Association in California, threaten to go on strike next Monday for an increase in wages, full recognition of the union and a closed shop program. government work, such as shipbuild- ing and the manufacture of war equipment. Employers have rejected the demands and are in favor of federal arbitration of the situation.
 It takes a lot of powder to make .l
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17

be enacted before congress takes an adjournment to the next regular ses- sion in December, and it is practical ly certain that his plan will be fol lowed Unless some agreement car be reached to shorten the debate, plans to adjourn congress around October first will be seriously disar- ranged
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17
WILSON URGES
 PASSAGE OF BILL
Associated PrcSS)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 15.- President Wilson today communicat- ed directly to senate leaders his wish in regard to the soldiers and sailors insurance bill. recently intro duced into congress by the admins tration.
 The President insists that the bill
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17

 ON WAR TAX
(ASsOctated rresS)

WAHINGTON, D. C.. Sept. 15- A conference on the war revenue bill, recently passed by the United States senate, began today, and it is expected that the bill will go to the President for his signature next week. The bill provides for the raising of s2,40O, 100000 by direct tax ation, the greater part of which will be derived from levies on war in comes and profits.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17

Jack Hubbard, teamster, was buried under a load of freight yes terday while enroute to Ester when one of his wagon wheels went off culvert, turning the wagon over on him. He was liberated from his po- sition by a passer-by and found to be unconscious, but is reported to be getting along all right.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17

today, telling of an attack on an unknown steamer by submarine, is the hoax of some amateur ope- rator.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17

Joe Hea cock, who is holding down a position as assistant accountant with the Alaskan Engineering com mission at Happy, is in town for Sunday.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17

Many a mans wife dresses stylishly because his creditors can afford it,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17

Mrs. T. M Gilmore of Fairbanks creek, was a city visitor yesterday.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-17

It takes a lot of powder to make the society ball go off properly.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
'SAPHO' PROVES
F|NEPHOT0PLO7

Numerous versions of "Sapho" have
been presented to the world at
various times but all have followed
closely the story as originally written
by Alphonse Daudet and have allow
ed the flower girl artists model to
live her own life. 0NOW comes a
"SaphO," who reforms and gets
away" with it. She is appearing at
the Liberty theater, and is none other
than Pauline Frederick in a Famous
Players offering.
Pauline Frederick makes just about
as good a SaphO as the screen has
yet offered. Her work in It's story
Of emotions is truly Of her best. AS
an emotional star Hiss Frederick
leads all of the Famous Players Her
support includes a number of strong
stars, they are: Thomas Meighan
Frank Losee. John Sainpolic and Pc
Gro de Cordoba. All have been seen
in Honolulu on previous occasions,
and their ability is too we'll known TO
call for further comment.
The Great Secret is proving
popular Liberty serial and the work
Of Francis Y. Bushman and Miss Rey.
erly Bayne is excellent, the fact that
Bushman is such a strong Worship
per OF himself being about the Only
flaw in the offering
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
THEATRICAL OFFERINGS
.HYPNOTIST IS
B|JOUFEATURE

Professor Norwood at the BijOu
theater is making good at each per-
Torrance his promise of changes Of
program. also his promise made in
his earlier advertising that he guar
anteed laughs every minute he is on
the stage. Norwood has a bag of
tricks that are a welcome change to
the local theatergoer. He is hypno-
fist of more than Passing ability, and
presents a performance that is clean
from start to finish. OF course, his
subjects play some queer tricks and
perform some singular antics, but
that is thu laugh-producing feature of
all hypnotic shows and tina is what
tie public pays to see.
One of the remarkable features Of
this performance is that the perform.
er relies entirely upon local talent
for his subjects. The usual hypnotic
act carries a number of property"
subjects who are willing to perform
any of the stunts desirel by the
boss" Not so in this instance. Nor
wood travels alone, his subjects vol
unteering at each performance. This
fact is not only unusual from the
standpoint of the performance, but is
remarkable for the fact that he pro-
duces such wonderful results with
raw material.
Many of those who witness Nor
wood performance may form the op-
inion that there is some trick in the
work. Naturally this is correct, but
the trick is handled solely by Norwood.
and the subjects have no part in it
excepting such as he assigns to them
while they are under his hypnotic in
fluence AS he cleverly explains in
his opening talk, the work has moth
ing of the occult about it. 1t is sim
ply the action Of the mind, and in
making this point clear he suggests
the reading of book and the man
ner in which the average reader be-
comes absorbed in story until he il
part and parcel Of the country and
the times in which the story is laid.
Norwood aptly applies this compar.
isOn.
The Devils Needle" the Triangle
photo-dramatic offering. is a strong
appeal against the drug habit
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
women URGED TO AID MERCHANTS
IN REDUCING DELIVERY SERVICE

associations can effect this much
needed reform without the coopera-
ton Of the purchasers the great ma
jority OF whom are women. With
you therefore. after taking up the
matter with your state council Of de-
Tense. do everything possible TO help
in this work? Communicate with your
local chairman at once carry the cam
paign o the movies. and ask all the
lapers in your state for publicity: pop
ularize the movement by carrying
home your own packages and enCour.
aging your neighbors 10 do so
In all the smaller communities it
ill be feasible TO discuss this Ques-
ton with your local merchants and
see If By your loyal support and prac-
teal assistance they can not work out
a scheme of central or cooperative de-
livery which will save many useless
tips and result in valuable economies.
Speed Necessary
DO not exI ect. however. that the
lriCes will drop at once, or until the
merchants have had time 10 rearrange
their service and their delivery equip
tii-uI III III II VI " LlIN II HAY bV hlI4lECh
for government serviCe). and until
they are convinced that the women
are sincere in their determination to
help effect this REFORM Satisfactory
adjustments can undoubtedly be made
and prices will certainly tend to fall,
not rise. under the new Arrangement
bur the matter Of prime importance IS
the speed with which the plan can
be started and put into operation be
fore men are called September l.
May We count on you to help
create strong public opinion in favor
or this reform, which may have very
far-reaChing effects in national econ
Omy.
Very sincerely yours.
"ANNA HOWARD SHAW,
Chairman Womans Committee"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22

WASHINGTON y G.. Aug. T.
The woman committee OF the Coun-
Gil Of NatiOna! Defense has sent the
following letter 70 the state chairman:
We are sending you copies OF a
letter on "ReduCtIon OF deliveries,
written by Miss Ida VI. TaTbell, Of
the WOInan's committee. and sent out
at the Joint request OF our committee
and of the commercial economy board
CT the Connect Of National defense.
The matter Is urCeEt and should be
fahPn w al once.
The appeal TO the women 10 act in
us matter i made on the hdsis Of
patriotic service and no: primarily for
Tie sake Of the economy that may be
involved
THE draft on September will take
men from the delivery service through
cat the country Il some provision
y not Immediately made for decrease
in the number OF deliveries the mer,
chants WILL NJ necessity, take men
from other OCCUPATIONS which may he
vital TO the welfare Of the nation TO
FIJI the places left Nacan; by men
called to the army. No man ought
to be taken from essential war indus
tries to carry Iarcels which women
might carry for themselves, or be re-
quired TO make repeated and unneces-
sary trips at the call Of imprOvident
housewives This is the time when
every act OF men and women must be
made 70 count definitely in the prose
cutiOn Of the war and every bit Of
usless effort must be Eliminated.
Purchasers Must Cooperate
The commercial economy board
has asked the state councils of de-
Tense and the merchants associations
to make a concerted effort to de-
crease the number OF deliveries and
10 Curtail the privilege of returning
goods, but neither councils nor trade
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
nab 2S CHINESE
WITHONE SVOOP

Twenty-eight Chinese, members of
the All family, lined up before Judge
Irwin yesterday on a charge Of max
ing their place inaccessible to the po-
lice
William B. Pittman appeared for
the defendants and asked the court
to postpone the trial until August %.
Judge Irwin granted his motion.
According to the police, when they
approached the place where it is
claimed gambling was going on, they
found the doors strongly barricaded
Notwithstanding these obstacles they
placed the Chinese under arres(. A.
the police station the defendants each
put up bail of SO.
Captain McDuffie was in charge OF
the detectives