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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-22
TO WORK FOR "Y"
Rcd Bank Contractor Is Accepted For
EoreiRn Duty.

william Mocklan P~etingale. Of Red
Bank, who a been in business for
himself for the past four years in
building construction, has volun-
teered and been accepted by the Ma
tional War Work Council. Y. NJ. G. A.
for overseas service with he Ameri-
can Evolutionary Force in France.
He has been recommended for q
warehouse construction s~uperinten-
dent and for bookkeeping.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-22
.Noso RINGS For the KAISER

Because OF the difficulty of obtain
ing enough horeshoes for our troops
in France "a use In the popular game
OF quoits, the Y. M. C. A. has urged
the Boy Scouts OF America TO weave
rope auoits for The soldiers. The pat
tern has been furnished by the Chief
Sea Scout and many hundreds have
already been turned In.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-22

The biggest system Of chain stores
In the world has recently come into
existence in France-the "huts" or
canteens maintained by the Y. N. g.
A. al its LOO centres along the fight
ing front and in the camps. The busi-
ness Of these chain stores recently
amounted TO s5.o00.o00 q month and
al the present rate Of growth will
soon reach 900. 100000 annually.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-22

The Y. NJ. c. A. has become the.
largest customer OF the tobacco deal
ers. A single order was recently made
for 1887 tons OF tobacco OF various
sorts. The "Y' buys tobacco by the
ton for our soldiers in France 10 DO
distributed to It's chain OF huts along
he battleiine. At one time. for In
stance, the ~" buys 500 tons OF CT
garettes. 500 tons OF chewing tobacco
and sI2 tons OF smoking tobacco.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-22

That beginning August 18th. mfik
count Of hfgh cost OF delivery 70 the
people and the raise In the cost Of
C. y. REHFLELD.
FafrrfeW Dairy.
Eeyport. - J.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-22
STAR o PERSHING

IN be c~ontInued.)
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
YEAR'SEXP0RTS
 SET NEW RECORD
Associated PressI

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Dec. 31.- American business set a new high record for exports for 1917, which surpasses all previous calculations. The department of commerce today published estimates showing that Am erican exports this year are well ahead of the s6,000, ,000, 900 mark. The imports of America for the same period were approximately s3.000.- OOO, 900.
 This leaves balance of trade in favor of the United States of over s3,0O0, 100000. Although a large part of the war materials exported here tofore will be consumed in the flu ture at home by the government, it is expected that 1918 will show up equally as good as the year just closing, if not even better. The en. actment of the Webb bill, allowing combinations of American corpora tions for the purpose of handling foreign trade, is certain to have the effect of increasing foreign purchas' es in America.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
ONE THOUSAND DEAD IN QUAKE
 AT GUATEMALA; RELIEF RUSHED
Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec 31.-Reports received in this city this afternoon that 1000 people killed in the earth quake which destroyed Guatemala City Saturday night The of property damage is stated The American Red Cross society will rush aid the stricken city
 100000 HOMELESS
 WASHINGTON D. C., Dec. 3l.-There is lack of details regarding the destruction of Guatemala City by great earthquake late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Many lives known have been lost and pos sb more than 100000 people homeless and without shelter any kind Government aid will be rushed the city and the survivors cared for.
 All direct communication with Guatemala has ceased, the plight of the city be learned The shock which destroyed the city the cumnaton of series of earth quake which had been shaking the city and doing consider able damage since Christmas night
 RELIEF SHIP EQUIPPING
 NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 3l.-Arrangemens are being made send spoad of relief supplies to Guate mala City by the American Red Cross society," number of and physicians will accompany the supplies and remain in the destroyed city long there is need for their services No definite information has been received as the conditions The relief ship will leave this port Thursday.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
NEW YEARS IN
 NEW YORK WILL
 BE MODERATED
tAssociated P.essl

tASSociated Pcessl
 NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-While New York is preparing to celebrate New Years advent in fashion some. what similar to that of former years, the celebration will be on a moderat. ed scale. It will bear the stamp of the national food administrators ap- proval. as is shown by all the an nouncements of hotels and restaur. ants.
 On account of the war. there will be no modification of the city one o'clock closing order, and this. in combination with the extremely high prices of wines, indicates that the toasts of the occasion will be drunk in less generous portions. Despite the curtailment of the celebration, the usual crowds are expected to enter the celebration, though with abated bibulousness. It is now prac. tically impossible to obtain boxes or even tables In the places where the occasion is most celebrated.
 Former celebrations. on account of their elaborateness, were events of international note. And although less pretentious, tonight's will create even more than usual interest in all the capitals of the world.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
WAR BOARD IS
 DISSOLVED BY
 M'ADO0 ORDER
lA Assoclated Pressl


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 31.- Director General McAdoo, of the Am erican railway systems. today dis. solved the railways war board. The action was taken at the suggestion of the board itself, as it has ac. complished the work for which it was brought into existence. It has completed the industrial organization of the systems as unit, and its plans will probably be closely fol. lowed by the government in it's ope- ration.
 Immediately after dissolving the board, Director McAdoo appointed Hale Holden. member of the war board, to direct the nationwide or ganization which the board has built up. This organization is expected to be of great assistance to the gov. ernment in its great task of unifying the railroads of the country as a working system under one head.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
FRENCH DEFEAT TROOPS OF CENTRAL POWERS, OCCUPYING
 SEVERAL STRONG POSITIONS
Associated PresS)

ROME Dec. 3l-The French forces operating with the Italian armies northern Italy today gained complete victory the forces and captured several strong positions Many Teutons killed and HOO pr oners together with 60 machine guns and were taken by the victorious French soldiers.
 The offensive which began early this morning. stretched between Ostersa Di Monte Ferena and Marankne. All along the the French rolled the invaders back, and despite several fierce attacks holding the ground won The invaders concentrating heavy arti ery fire upon the French but have been unable dslodg them from the strongly entrenched positions
 BERLIN ADMITS LOSS
 BERLIN, Dec. 31.-The ohice in official state ent issued this afternoon admits that the French forces in Italy, by sudden strong offensive, penetrated the euton positions on Monte Tombe and succeeded ill taking and hold ing these positions The office that the French losses were heavy.
 An official dispatch from Vienna states that the Aus ran leaders preparing for gigantic counter attack the French positions which is expected the lost ground for the Teuons Heavy artillery engagements progressing along the Piave and Brenta fronts
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
BRITISH ADVANCE THREE MILES.
 CAPTURING SEVERAL POSITIONS
Associated { Press)

LONDON, Dec. 3l.-In the face of stubborn Turkish north o erusaen seizing several Turkish positions and capturing number of prisoners with several machine guns and quantity of ammunition. Two small villages oc- cped by the British orces and their present positions much stronger than the previously occupied The Turks, aided by German troops have made several attempts the offensive but have been repulsed and the attacks broken up before they could gain headway.
 GAIN SEVEN MILES
 LONDON, Dec. 31-An official announcement issued tonight by the office that the British forces have strong positions of defense inerposed between the my and eruale instead of the that existed before the serious attempt of the Turks reinforced by German troops, retake the city,
 The British advance scored especially northwest of Je rsale These operations represented gain for the Brit ish of seven miles It is not thought that the Mosems will be able to seriously the safety of the city again.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
GERMANY WILL NOT RECOGNIZE
 FINNISH GOVT
Associated Press)

Associated Press)
 AMSTERDAM, Dec. 31.-Advices from Berlin state that Finland Is seeking recognition of the German government as free and indepen- dent nation from Russia. The Ger man government has deferred its action in the matter until the out come of the German and Russian peace negotiations.
 A delegation of Finnish senators who are now visiting in Berlin were received today by Chancellor Hert. ling, and presented Finland's request to him for complete recognition. The Chancellor declared that the sympa- thies of the German government and people were with Finland. but that the recognition of Finland's indepen- dence depends entirely upon the out. come of the peace negotiations now in progress.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
MEXICAN TRIES ESCAPE PATROL
 AID IS KILLED
(AsS Sociated Press)

(ASSociated PreSS)
 NOGALES. Texas, Dec. 31.-For a few minutes here today it appeared that a pitched battle between Am erican and Mexican civilians and sol diers was inevitable. Only prompt action by the American military au thorities prevented actual hostilities
 This afternoon a Mexican tried to cross the International boundary from Mexico into the United States without passport. The sentry halt ed him and after finding that he had no passport ordered him to keep of of American soil. The Mexican at tempted to cross in defiance of the sentry's orders and refused to stop when challenged The sentry imme diately shot and killed the Mexican
 The Mexican guards were angered at the action of the American sen try and gathered near the line with drawn weapons. Civilians from both sides of the line rushed to the scene with all kinds of weapons.
 Realizing the seriousness of the situation, the commander of the Am erican border guard immediately sent for aid, and two companies of in fantry were rushed to the scene and dispersed the gathering. It is be lieved that no further attention will be given the matter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
NO PASSPORTS
 TO SOCIALISTS
Associated Press)

tASSociated PreSS)
 PARIS, Dec. 31.-The proposed wis it of a French socialist delegation to Petrograd has been indefinitely postponed on account of government al objection to the trip. Prime Min ister Clemenceau absolutely refused the request of delegate from the socialist members of the chamber of deputies asking for passports for this delegation, and stated that the government considered it inexpedient to countenance such a visit under ex isting conditions.
 The socialists declared that they were perfectly willing to await the convenience of the government before taking the trip, and that 1t would not be taken if it might cause the gov ernment any embarrassment in its international policy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
GOLD WEATHER
 STILL HOLDING
 ON COUNTRY
Associated Pressl


 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Dec. 31.- The cold wave which extends over the Atlantic seaboard from the upper reaches of the Mississippi river con- tinues unabated Around New York lit is the coldest recorded since 188O Much suffering is reported in large number of cities. The wave hit the affected region last Friday night, and the tempera- ture has grown colder since that time. The coldest reported in the country is at Canton. N. Y, where the thermometer stands at twenty degrees below zero. Fuel is being rushed to all points where shortage of coal exists and is being distrib- uted under the direction of the fuel administrations. both state and na- tional.
 Both New York and Boston report the temperature eight degrees below zero. Philadelphia is slightly warm CT, zero weather being experienced Albany. N. Y, and Portland. Maine, show sixteen below zero. Chicago, Detroit, Louisville, and Omaha con- sider themselves fortunate to be hay ing ten above weather. The headquarters of the weather bureau forecasts some moderation to- night and warmer weather tomor- row
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
BRITISH CHECK STRONG BLOW
 OF ENEMY IN CAMBRIA SECTOR
 WHERE STRUGGLE STILL RACES
Associated Press)

Associated Press)
 ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY, Dec 3l.-In the Cambra sector the Germans yesterday delivered strong blow upon the salient the of Cambra The greater part of the offensive checked by the British defensive but the Huns gained few positions It the evident intention of the Germans drive General Byngs forces from the positions recently taken from the Germans spectacular drive.
 BRITISH COUNTERS
 LONDON, Dec. 3l.-The first blow struck by the Ger mans since the heraldng of their great proposed offensive delivered yesterday against the Cambrai salient On wo-mle front the Germans massed great numbers of in fantry and succeeded in gaining foothod in the British trenches.
 Later the British by terrific attacks eected the enemy from part of the disputed ground but unable to clear the wings The fighting still raging this ing when General Haigs reports received
 PRISONERS TAKEN
 BERLIN, Dec 3l.-The war office announced this morning that the Germans assuming the offensive in the Cambra sector the French front, able occupy several British positions and capture several hundred prs oners The fighting said to be still in progress with the final in doubt Several British counters are re- ported to have been repulsed with heavy losses.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
BUSH TERMINAL
 TAKEN BY ARMY
Associated Press)


 NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Major Gen. eral Goethals, acting Quartermaster general of the United States army. today requisitioned the great Bush terminals in this city for use by the American army. The big ware. houses and docks will be turned over to the government as soon as possible.
 General Goethals, who relieved Major General Sharpe as quartermas. ter general last week, states that the possession of the Bush facilities for handling freight will greatly aid the government in handling its vast quan. titles of freight destined to this port for reshipment across the At. lantic. The Bush property Is said to be model of its kind throughout the world.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
FRENCH CONSUL KILLED DURING
 STREET FIGHTS
Associated Pressl


 PEkING. Dec. 31.-Ofiicial reports received from Irkutsk, in eastern Si- beria, declare that the French con sular agent there, together with three other French citizens, have been murdered by the Red Guard. Fol lowing this crime, the guard burned the entire town.
 Intense civil war is raging in this section of Siberia. The radi- calls are murdering many people. in cluding defenseless women and chill dren. Fighting is in progress in all streets of the ruined city between the Bolsheviki supporters and the revolutionary Cossacks.
 Achievements are arriving daily to assist the radical forces. and the situation is said to be desperate, as no regard is being shown for the lives and property of any nationality.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
ALASKA EDITOR AND COWORKERS
 LANDED IN JUG
Associated Press)

NOME, Dec. 31.-Earl Rogers, edi, tor of the Nome Industrial Worker, together with five of his associates. were arrested here today by the federal officials. charged with writ. ing seditious articles which are al legged to have been appearing in the above paper. The preliminary hear ing has not been set, but will take place within a few days.
 The Worker is published daily by the Nome Mine Workers Union, which is local of the International Union of Mine. Mill and Shelter Workers. It is alleged to be more or less radi. cal in some of its views and to be ultra-socialistic in it's policies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
RING OUT, WILD BELLS

Ring out. wild bells. to the wild sky, The flying cloud. the frosty light. The year Is dying in the night. Ring out, wild bells. and let him die. Ring out false pride In place and
 blood,
 The civic islander and the spite: Ring In the love of truth and right. Ring in the common love of good. Ring in the valient man and free,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
A THOUSAND DOLLARS
 FROM IDlTARoD NOW

John A. Clark, of the local Red Cross organization. was in receipt of a telegram yesterday from Idita. rod informing him that there had been $1,000 collected at that place for the Red Cross in the recent drive which was carried on all over Alas ka. There are several other large towns to hear from yet. and there is no doubt that the contribution from Interior Alaska will be large one. and will be of no little help in the Red Cross campaign.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
Serious Reply Will
 Be Made by England
NEWSPAPER DECLARES THAT ENGLAND WILL MAKE REPLY
 TO GERMAN PEACE TERMS
(ASSOciated PreSS)


 LONDON, Dec. 31.-The Man chester Dip, one of the most con- servative of English newspapers. today editorially declared that the British government will give due consideration to the peace terms offered by Germany to Russia. As soon as the terms are made public so that the exact nature can be determined. it is stated that England will make a serious reply.
 The assertion comes as a sur prise to the great majority of Englishmen, who believed that no further notice would be given the negotiations between Ger many and Russia. Most of th ocal papers are inclined to dis credit the assertion of the Man chester publication.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
EIGHTEEN DEATHS IN DAWSON
 FROM EPIDEMIC OF PNEUMONIA

DAWSON, Y. T.. Dec 3l.-Eighteen deaths have occurred in this city from the epdemics of pneumonia and whoopg cough which have been prevalent here for several weeks Among those dying recently Peter Brochu, pioneer of Caribou creek John Nichol noted promoter and George Henley, former librarian.
 The weather in this district has averaged between fifty and sixty degrees below for the past six weeks and shows indication of moderation The epdemcs of pneu monia and whoopng cough sweeping the town, and daily reported the health authorities. All efforts stop the spread of the diseases to be avaiing.
 The hospitals filled to overfowing, and numbers of being cared for in private homes Physicians working day and night to subdue the epidemcs.
 Of the eighteen who have died since the beginning of the cold spe six weeks ago. have been buried All iode being held until the weather moderates It is much too cold to dig the graves for interment
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
Many Miners Suffer
 From Gas Explosion
CARELESSNESS OF MINER EN. DANGERS LIVES OF MANY
 OF HIS FELLOW MINERS
Associated Press)

thSSOCidteu ETeSSJ
 SCRANTON, Pa., Dec. 31.-The lives of hundreds of coal miners were endangered in the workings of the Pennsylvania Coal com. pany. six miles from here, when one of the workmen entered a gas pocket with a naked light, causing several explosions. One miner was killed.
 Many of the men in the mine were overcome by the gas and escape was for time cut off by the flames. but the mine rescue workers succeeded in controlling the fire and bringing all men to the surface. It was at first re. ported that seventeen men were killed. but all but one of these revived after being brought out. Only quick and efficient work by rescue parties prevented a seri. ous disaster.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
WATCH SERVICE
 ON AT CHURCH

A watch service will be held this evening at the Presbyterian church. beginning at o'clock and lasting until twelve. There will be an ex. cellent program. numbers being given throughout the entire evening. and refreshments will be served. At IF o'clock Dr. Aline Bradley will sing Ring Out, Wild Bells," which will close the entertainment. All town people and creek visitors arc invited to attend and will be made welcome.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
NO CREEK TRAIN
 ON NEW YEARS DAY

The Tanana Valley railroad an- nounces that there will be no train for the creeks Tuesday. January l. New Years Day. There will be the regular train service on Wed. nesday. however.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07

The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land, Ring in the Christ that is to be. Ring out the old, ring in the new. Ring. happy bells. across the snow: The year Is going: let him go: Ring out the false. ring in the true.
 -Tennyson. Knute Roland. arrived Monday with the Nenana mail. He will leave again Wednesday morning for Nenana with mail and passengers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07

Charles Bloom returned to his home at Chatanika today after spending several days in town.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07

FOR WHATEVER I have done. THROUGHOUT THE year. THAT ENDS today. THAT MAY have brought. TO SOME poor lonely soul. SOMEWHERE. A FEELING of companionship. HAVE done that. GIVE my thanks. FOR HUNGRY one. [ MAY have met. ON CITY street. AND BASED the pans. THAT HUNGER makes. | HAVE done that. [ GIVE my thanks. FOR ANY child. THAT IT may be. I'VE BROUGHT a smile. OR CHILDISH laugh. TO EASE its way. THROUGH TRAGEDY. OF INFANT woe. IF SO 1t be. HAVE done that. GIVE my thanks. FOR ANYTHING. [ MAY have done. TO LIGHTER make. THE HEAVY burden.
 - OF THE beasts. THAT SERvE mankind.
  IF SO 1t be. HAVE done that.
  otve my thanks.
 - FOR SACRIFICE. MAY have made.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
.e
 IoWne
 Gossip By K. C. B.

TO MAKE the path. A SMOOTHER one. FOR SOLDIER man. OR SAILOR man. iF SO 1t be. HAVE done that. GIVE my thanks. FOR ANYTHING. MAY have done. TO HELP mankind. ALONG THE way. AND MAKE the world. A BRIGHTER place. - IN WHICH to live. ,F SO 1t be. [ HAVE done that. , GIVE my thanks. AND SO 1t Is. , GIVE my thanks. FOR EVERY chance. THAT CAME to me. THROUGHOUT THE year. THAT ENDS today. TO DO my bit. FOR COMMON good. - OF FELLOW man. AND ON this day. !, PRAY. THAT IN the year to. come. [ MAY have strength. TO DO those things. 1, sHovLo have done. AND LEFT undone. THROUGHOUT YEAR. THAT PAssEs out today.
 &@ ! THANK VOL.