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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
W. R0WS0N AT
 THE PRESIDl0

A most interesting letter was re gently received by MT. John Winter bottom of Vault creek from Walter Rowson, the former popular young Fairbanks attorney.
 The letter, written from San Fran cisco, stated that MT. Rowson was now in the officers training camp at the Presidlo, endeavoring by harC work to quali.y and pass the ex aminations.
 At the time of the declaration ot war by the United States MT. Row son was in Oatman, Arizona, mem Der of the firm of Thorne & Row son, and had been handling the de fense in murder case. That the young attorney handled the affair for his client in a highly capable manner is shown by the fact that at the conclusion of the trial the jury was out but 30 minutes and returned a verdict of acquittal
 The case being concluded, MT. Row son went at once to San Francisco where he entered the officers train ing camp.
 Among other news of interest to Fairbanksans, MT. Rowson stated that Peter D. Overfield, former judge of the Fourth Judicial div sion had failed to qualify after taking an examination, but that H. c. Jackson, formerly of Fairbanks and at one time on The Citizen staff, had sue cessfully passed his examination, be- ing commissioned as captain in Au- gust.
 MT Rowson also stated that out of 3,40O applications from California, only 47S officers were selected.
 MT. Phil Lynch writes that he is still sluicing in his opencut where he has been operating this summer on Olive, and should this good weath- CT continue and there be little more rain, he will take out triple what he had expected to at the be- ginning of the season. MT. Lynch is partner in the Stone, Lynch and Verdier ground sluice mine. He has the highest grade gold in the Tolo- vana and will work lower on the claims next season.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
GERMANS FACE
 FUEL SHORTAGE
lASSociated pressl

LONDON, Oct. 10.-A great fuel shortage is today staring the Ger man state railways in the face. ac- cording to authentic information re- ceived in this city today. In order to meet the situation, which is ad- mitted by the Germans to be seri- ous, a drastic limitation of tratIlc of all classes is already being imposed.
 Under the authority of the govern ment, the managers of these roads have outlined scheme whereby it is proposed to levy heavy excess fares on all travellers except those who are compelled by important busi- ness to use the roads. Schedules have undergone a radical revision, and no movement of trains through out the empire that is not absolute ly necessary for the welfare of the government is to be permitted.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
PRICE BOOMERS
 ASK FOR MERCY
Associated press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 10 Twenty-three book manufacturers of Pennsylvania are today pleading for mercy from the federal trade com mission and promising to be good in the future These firms are charged by the commission with un- due advancement of prices on all grades of paper The charge speci- fies that the manufacturers con trolled a bureau of statistics through which they were able to influence the paper market
 In their answer the firms appar- ently admit the truth of the commis- sion's charges, but ask that the charges be dismissed on the ground that the statistical bureau has been discontinued The commission will render its decision October 20
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
NOTED SINGER
 SAVES YOUTH
iAss,cfated Prrss)


 PHOENIX, AriZ., Oct. 10.-Madame Schumann-Heink, the operatic singer, saved a young boys life recently when she sucked the poison injected by the fangs of a rattlesnake from the boys arm after he had been bitten by the reptile.
 Madame Schuma nn-Heink was visit ing at Wenden, where she had given a Red Cross concert. The boy vol unteered to kill a rattler in order that the poison might be obtained as an antidote for a scorpion sting which the famous singers daughter in-law had just received Instead he was bitten by the snake. The diva lanced the arm, sucked the poisoned blood from the wound and the boy recovered.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
Associated Fro~s1

WASHINGTON, D C, Oct To- The reported revolt of German sal ors on war vessel a Wi,heIms- maven. If true. forrshadows much greater upheayals m Germany fight ing forces. according to the belief of American officials While the report ed outbreak has not been officially confirmed, there Is no, much doubt as 10 the authenticity of the report.
 One prominent American officer stated tonight tha, If l, is true that the men on the inactive vessels oi Germany's high seas fleet are so disconteuted that they will risk their lives in open rebellion against their officers. there must be infinitely greater dtscon,cnt among the milIi- ons of German soldiers who are now being battered down 10 death by the allies"
 This outbreak is taken generally
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
ROBERTSON IS HERO OF FANS
 IN ClANTT0WN
lANsOciated Press


 NEW YORK, Oct. 10.-Rube Ben ton today put the New York Giants back into the race for the World s series pennant by holding the Chi cago White SoX to five hits and no runs. while his teammates scored two runs off Cicotte and landed on the horsehide for eight safeties
 While Rube deserves and gets d world of credit for his remarkable work. to Davis Robertson, rightfield- CT of the Giants, the credit for win ming is given by the Gotham fans. Out of four trips to the plate, the husky caretaker of the right garden garnered three safeties, one of them being a three-bagger which scored the first run for New York, and the others being two-bagger and a single. In addition to this Robertson played a sensational game in the field.
 Cicotte held New York safe until the fourth, when the Giants touched him up for three safeties, one of them being Robertson's three-bagger. HOlke in the fourth hit safe, and Robertson landed on one of Cicotte's shine balls for three bases, scoring iolke. Burns, next up, smashed a clean single through the infield and scored Robertson, CiCOtte frightened mp after this and finished the game strong.
 BentOns pitching was strictly in Worlds series class His twisters dazzled the Sox batters, and his ter ri fir 1,1 no time was he in danger Only five hits were secured off his delivery, and these were well scattered.
 The fourth game will be played here tomorrow, and Giants followers are backing their team to win. The betting has switched back to nearer even, some money being placed at 10 to 8 on the SoX. McGraw is jubilant over the showing of his team today and confidently predicts winning the series. Notwithstanding the defeat of his premier pitcher, Rowland is not discouraged over to- days defeat and is after the next two games Neither manager has announced his battery for tomorrow's s game.
 GATE RECEIPTS
 NEW YORK, Oct. 10.-Despite the cold weather which followed yester- days rain, the attendance at today's game was the largest of any yet played this year, 33,616 persons pay ing admittance, with total receipt of $73,O81 The National baseball commission receives $7,30S and the players s39,463. Each clubs share is $13,463.
 With today's win a much larger is expected tomorrow, of ficials estimating that the park will be filled to Oyerflowing
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
GERMANY PLOTS AGAINST PEACE OF AMERICA PRIOR
 TO BREAK IN RELATIONS
Associated Press)

lASAbtldl WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct 10 Evidence that Germany, through her official representatives to this coun- try, plotted against the peace of Am erica to violate the neutrality of the American government. was published here today in the form of official telegrams which passed between for mer German Ambassador Bernstorff and the German home office
 These telegrams were rema rkable for the degree of cunning and in genuity displayed in an effort to in jure the allies through cutting off the resources of America and at the same time endeavoring to avoid the wrath of the American people These telegrams were seized by agents of the American government and turned over to the state department. and were made public by Secretary of State Lansing this morning for the first time
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
Peace Impossible
 States Michaelis
LAssncLatc.i rres.


 AMSTERDAM, Oct 10.-"Peaee is impossible of conclusion just as long as Germany's enemies desire foothold on German soil and as long as they continue in their endeavor to drive a sepa- rating wedge between the German people and their emperor" declar- ed Chancellor MiChaelis in dis cussing possible peace negotia- tions before the reiChstag today.
 Dispatches from Berlin state that the chancellor spoke at length on Germany's war aims and peace terms which would be acceptable to the central pow CTS, but was bitter against what he termed President Wilson's at tempt to undermine the emperor's power by holding out a possibility of peace to Germany if they would throw off their present government. I.e was no less bit ter in his arraignment of Eng land, declaring that it was her aim to dismember the German empire if possible.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15

One of the telegrams was from Zimmerman, who was al that tim" German foreign secretary, and said General staff desires energetic aC- tion in regard to the proposed de struction of the Canadian Pacific at several points in order to interrupt through traffic" Another message. which was signed Representative General Staff" gave the names of Joseph Mccarthy, Philadelphia. John r. Heating, Chicago, and Jeremiah OLeary. New York. as persons who were trustworthy and suitable to carry on sabotage in American mu- milton factories, but said must not touch railway entertainments and bridges. Strict instructions were con taned in the telegrams for the Ger man embassy to be very careful not to become compromised by any of these actions
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
Slayer of Young
 Girl Will Escape
.A.-..-.,n-L nrD-.

ROME. Oct 10 The Italian state department today notified the American government that Italy had decided not to grant the oNtradition of Alfredo Coo chi. the assaulter and slayer of Ruth CruEcr. a young New York girl The reasons for the deCi- sion are not made public. but it Is understood that there is no agreement or treaty between the 'wo nations calling for such eX- tradition.
 The disappearance of the Cru ger girl was one of the most puzzIng mysteries of the New York police department. and the credit for the discovery of the girls body belongs to woman lawyer Of New York, who con t.nued the search after it had been abandoned by the police officials. The girl left home one afternoon to have straps fastened on her skates and was never seen alive again. but her body was found buried underneath the floor of Cocchis shop. Cocchi in the meantime had managed to escape the country and was fin ally located in Italy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
AMENDMENT TO
 DRAFT URGENT
Associated Prrs~l

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct, To The need for an amendment to the present draft law is urgent declared Representative Kahn of California in an interview here today The pro visions contained in the present law are excellent insofar as they go, but thousands of young Americans are coming of age all the time and should be subject to the same provisions, which is now impossible"
 Congressman Kahn was the leader in the fight in the last session of congress for the adoption of the draft. and ii is probable that he will introduce an amendment as suggest ed in the next session. He suggests that the amendment be made broad. so that it will cover youth who are now sixteen or seventeen.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
AMERICAN SOLDIERS MADE
 PRISONERS BY MEXICANS:
 MUCH ACTIVITY ON BORDER

and overpowered by the rowing Mex, ican bandits, who are daily inCreas ing all along the border. The ai- authorities of Mexico.
 The increased activities of the Mexican bandits along the border are the source of considerable trou- ble to the authorities, and large re Inducements of American troops have been added to the forces al ready stationed on the interna tional boundary. Every effort is being made to prevent a repetition of pre- vious border outrages
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
RAIN HAMPERS
 OPERATIONS ON
 WESTERN FRONT
lA.snriatnh press

LONDON, Oct. 10 The daily sum mary of the Associated Press shows the allied advance in the Ypres re zion to have been halted by rain storms and muddy ground. The Brit ssh forces today completed the work of consolidating the positions cap tured from the enemy in Tuesday 5 offensive movement.
 Early this morning the Germans attempted several counter attacks along the line of the Ypres and Sta den railroad which were easily re pulsed with great slaughter by the British On 2.0O0-yard front the Germans were able to push back a few advanced British positions, but the loss is considered unimportant.
 The French lines in this sector made additional advances, capturing Papegoet Farm with several hun dred prisoners.
 THE VERDUN SECTOR.
 LONDON, Oct. 10.-Oficial advices from Paris to the war office admit that the Germans by a sustained at tack were able to advance short dis tances and penetrate the French lines at several points in the Yer dun sector, where they were stopped,
 ITALIANS ACTIVE.
 ROME, Oct Dispatches from the Italian front state that furious fighting is in progress on the Carso Plateau, where the Italians have made some advances. The Austri- ans defended their positions desper- ately, but were compelled to retreat after suffering heavy losses.
 ARTILLERY DUEL.
 PETROGRAD, Oct. 10.-Al along the lines in the Riga district ter rife bombardment is taking place, the artillery duel between the Rus sian and German batteries being de scribed as one of the heaviest talk ing place on this front in more than two years. The enemy have been unable to make any advance, how ever, in the past two weeks.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
SAILING SHIPS
 EASY VICTIMS
{ Associated PreSS)

I WASHINGTON. D. C., Oct. 1O.- On account of sailing ships falling so easily prey to the German sub marines, the United States shipping board today issued orders forbidding all American vessels from entering the war zone These sailing ships have been shown to be easy victims of the submarines on account of their slow speed, which renders them powerless to run away from the un- dersea boats.
 These vessels will probably be mob
 lized for coastwise trade and as from the submarine menace, releas-
 ing steam power vessels for Euro bean traffic
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
AMERICAN OFFICIALS ARE
 CONFIDENT THAT GREATER
 UPHEAVALS WILL BE SEEN

among the allies a. sign that the iron discipline of Germany is break ing down In the opinion of all off. c.als this report !s the best possible news for the allies and the worst for the German government. If the re- volt really occurred, ir is the begin n.ng of the rnd of the Prussian militarism.
 One possible cause of the outbreak is to be found n the fact that all German submarine crews are drafted from ,he inactive high seas fleet. and the policy of Eugland Of keeping secret the fate Of all submarine crews falling into their hands. This policy makes the fate of sailors on the undersea boats uncertain, and they have no means of finding out what Is in store for them when they set out on cruise in case they should be captured.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
FOOD CONTROL
 IS BR0ADENED
( Associated PTesSD

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Oct. To- President Wilson this afternoon is sued a proclamation placing virtually all essential articles of food under government control This action was taken after the President became convinced that it is the only method left by which to put an end to spec ulation and hoarding, which is rapid ly growing throughout the country. It is the plan of the authorities to control prices and distribution un- der the license system.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
THAW IS AGAIN
 IN LIMELICHT
Associated PreSSD

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10.-Harry K. Thaw is again in the limelight on account of a suit for $650,00O dam ages being brought against him by the father of Frederick Gump, the high school boy whom Thaw whip ped in a New York hotel last Christ mas. Thaw is now in a Pennsylvania asylum for the insane as the result of this last escapade.
 Following the whipping of the boy, Thaw fled from New York to his home in this city. and after being adjudged insane, extraditiOn papers were denied the New York authOri- ties. Papers in the suit were filed this afternoon, and the case will be set in a few days.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
T0L0VANA MEN WANT TO LEAVE

Deputy Marshal Miller of Brooks reports that a large portion of the Russian population of the vicinity are going to leave for Fairbanks and the Outside, planaing to return to their own country if possible. These men are affected by the draft law. and they say if they must fight it would be better to fight with Rus sia than to be drafted by the United States. However, at the marshal'S office it is not thought that the for eigners will be allowed to leave the country.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
"A ssoCiated PreSsl

(AssOClated PreSFJ
 PETROGRAD, Oct. 10.-The first provisional government of new Rus sia passed into history today when new coalition government assumed control of Russian affairs. This gov ernment replaces the council of five which was organized just month ago.
 The first action of the coalition government in assuming complete charge of affairs was to issue an official announcement outlining the policy which 1t would endeavor to carry out. It declares that it will
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
COAST PASTOR
 GETS REBUKED
{ Aeenciatal DreSSl

SEATTLE, Oct. 10-The Reverend Sidney Strong, pastor of the Queen Anne Congregational church. was to- day expelled by the Seattle Munici- pal League from membership in that body on account of alleged disloyal statements made by him in a re cent address. These utterances were brought to the notice of the Mu- nicipal League, and after an inves. tigation had been made and the executive committee was IT. roughly
 convinced that the preacher mad made the statements as charged, the league voted almost unanimously to eXpel him. Rev Strong is one of the most active pacifists on the Pacific coast.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
MIR. FLANAGAN AND
 MRS. FOSTER WE'D

Last evening, at 9 o'clock, U. s. Commissioner Reed w. Heilig united in marriage Capt c. D. Flanagan and Mrs. Laura Hagin Foster, the ceremony taking place at the home of the bride on Third avenue. MT. and Mrs. Ben sherman acted as best man and matron of honor A we'd ding supper was served at the Ar cade cafe, at which only the i'm mediate wedding party was present,
 A. c. Troseth, of Chatham creek, was in town yesterday with big cleanup. His plant closed down on the fifth because of the heavy frost. MT. and Mrs. Troseth will move to 10 below, near Chatanika, in a few days to make their home during the winter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
FINLAND FACING HUNGER;
 EATING PINE BARK FLOUR

ernment to ship 6O.000 tons of flour which has already been purchased and which cannot be exported from the United States under the new export laws.
 There is as much suffering in Finland today as in either Belgium. Poland or Serbia" declared the rep resentative He also stated that if America was unable to give the needed assistance thousands of peo- pie would die from starvation. Dr. Ignatius will leave for America as soon as possible.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
GERMANS THINK
 PEACE IS NEAR
LAssn.LateI Prassl

BUENOS AIRES, Brazil, Oct To German agents here are competing with agents for the allies in buying Argentine hides and other commodi- ties. They are confident that the war will end during January or Feb ruary of next year They are buying these commodities for the German government under an assurance that they are sure to be delivered early next year. On account of this new competition prices are much higher than for the past several months
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
TOMMY WALKER
 GOES TO FRANCE

Tommy Walker, well known and popular Fairbanks boy, left New York one month ago for France, ac- cording to a letter received here MT. Walker left Fairbanks in 1915 and for the past two years has been a student at the Oregon Agricultural College. In June of this year he enlisted in the cavalry in Seattle and was then sent to New York and thence to France.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
NEW GOVERNMENT TAKES CONTROL OF RUSSIA; NO
 DEVIATION IN POLICIES

inaugurate an aggressive and active foreign policy with the purpose of making peace in agreement with her allies at as early date as possible. In the meanwhile, continues the statement, the government will take steps to bring the Russian armies to their highest fighting power and make all possible efforts to restore social and domestic tranquility to the Russian nation. The new government is composed of the strongest men of all parties. with the workmen and soldiers holding majority of the positions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
Associated Fr's~D

LONDON. Oct 10=AI England is rejoicing tonight over the splendid showing made by the allies in their an.i-submariue campaign during the past seven days. During this time only four British vessels of over I 500 tons burGcn, two under this size and three small fishing smackS were sunk by the German pirate ships, according 10 the weekly an nouncement of the British admiralty
 Newspapers editoriaIly praise the naval forces for their great work
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
Associated PresS)

TtSSJ
 STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10-Acute mis- cry is declared to be prevalent in Finland today on account of the lack of provisions. The entire population of the country is today eating bread made of half rye flour and half pine bark, there being absolutely no wheat in the country.
 This condition of affairs was made known today for the first time by Dr. Ignatus, who is here enroute to America as the official represen- tative of Finland in an effort to get permission from the American gov
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
WILL BE BURIED
 BY PRESS CLUB
lASsnciateh PreSsl

SEATTLE, Oct. 10-The funeral of Jabez Nelson, Seattle manag ger of the Associated Press for many years, will be held in this city tomorrow under the auspices of the Seattle Press club, of which he was a prom inent member of long standing. MT. Nelson died Tuesday afternoon af- ter short attack of pneumonia.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
WEEKS SUBMARINE LOSSES
 SMALLEST DURING CAMPAIGN

and mention especially the efficiency and workmanship ot the American destroyer fleet which is engaged in patrol duty along the various sailing routes between America and Europe.
 Accompanyins the weekly subma- rine casualty list is warning from the admiralty to the people, eau .onjns them from jumping to the conclusion that the submarine men ace .s swept away. as any time may see d renewal Of il with even greater intensity. Unceasing vigilance, it states is the price of victory,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
SOLDIERS BUY
 LIBERTY BONDS
' Associated ITcSSD

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct 10 That many soldiers, both in the regular and the new national armies, are buying heavily of the second Liberty Bond issue, is the announce mcnt of the treasury department to- night. The announcement is made to show what men receiving only a small wage can do in this matter, and as means of inducing more men of small means to invest in tLe ISSue.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-15
NAASociated PressD

FABENS. Texas, Oct 10.-Two Am erican soldiers were last night cap tured by an armed band of Mexi- cans on the American side of the Rio Grande river and hurried across the river and imprisoned in an adobe building. They managed to dig their way through the mud walls and es- capped to the American territory and rejoined their comrades.
 The soldiers were out hunting for ducks along the marshes and lakes which line the Rio Grande on the American side and were surprised