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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-06-13

-Four days later they stood on the
deck of a grimy little steamer breast
ing the outgoing tide that surged
through the First Narrows. Presently
they swung around Brockton Point,
and Vancouver spread its peninsular
clutter before them. Tugs and
launches pulled by, about their harbor
traffic. A ferry clustered black with
people hurried across the inlet. But
even above the harbor noises, across
the intervening distance they could
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
STAGE IS SET
 FOR GREATEST
 MOVE OF WAR
British and German Armies in Almost Perfect Condition Await Signal Which Will Reopen the
 Storm of War
Associated PresSl

LONDON, Mar 14-The British and German fighting machines tuned to the very finest pitc and probably the perfect military organizations in existence, in readiness spring into the death grasp at the appointed signal The work of preparation both sides has been finished The commanders of both forces have done ali that do to insure efficiency of the under te and these millions of soldiers awaiting the word which will send them against each other in clash which will dwarf all preceding struggles.
 The weather for fighting is ideal. On all sides there is quiet But is the quiet of peace. It is the oinous quiet which prevails before the coming avalanche There of accurately knowing when the storm of death will break, but it is believed imminent.
 The indications of the storm may be in the spo- radio trench raids made for the purpose of securing nfor maton in the deepening of the artillery and in the movement of troops and supplies vantage points for plenishing exhausted from the reserves
 The British leaders not bettlng the preparations which have been made by the enemy But they conf dent that their preparations sufficient insure the defeat of any drive which may be launched the portion of the western front held by the British forces
 With the moderated weather great increase in aerial activities and numerous dues have been fought Te British flyers have brought down and destroyed 39 German arplanes during the first days in March, and forty others brought down of control
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
Announcement of Japan's Intention to Invade Siberia to Follow Closely Upon Adjournment of
 Soviet Congress
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 1.-Two announce nents of great international importance expected fol- low closely upon the heels of the adjournment of the congress at Moscow The first of these will be the nouncement of Japan's intention invade Siberia The second of no less importance than the first will bc the of the which has been decided upon by the United States and the allied nations.
 There is not much question that Japan has ecrn, e! intervene in Siberia unless the Bosl1eyki government rejects the German peace terms. Intervention ho" be avered If German influence gains the ascerdancv i Russia.
 The course of the American government will be in d. cord with that of the allies is the opinion held by all of of Gcal Washington No indication has been given as to ,. of this course but it is believed that Japan will given free hand up certain point when diplomatic in terchanges will decide further action.
 The soviet will begin its sessions tomorrow morning. Only the talnte of hopes remains among diplomats and hcas here that the delegates will refuse ratfy the Ger terms There every chance that the Bolshevki will be able to force the ratification through without delay
 COMMANDER SUICIDES
 LONDON Mar. IA Petrograd dispatch received tonight states that General Dumbadze comnandant of the port of Vadvostok, committed suicide today, believing that intervention by Japan is inevitable
 FORMER PREMIER ARRESTED
 PETROGRAD, Mar. 14.-Former Premier of the Rus sian Provisional Government Prince Ivof arrested day by the commander of the Russian the northern front upon charge of The prince is alleged to have set Russian government the Far East and reported to be waiting for the landing of Japanese troops at Vadlvostok order Siberian territory with them
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES ON
 FFTY-F0UR CONCRETE SHIPS
 FOR AMERICAN CORPORATION
Associated Press)

A PACIFIC PORT, Mar. 14.-Following the christetl- ing oi the first American built vessel today the officials of the company ordered construction to begin at ftyfour vessels of larger tonnage thai the just completed The vessel was christened Faith" There was an unusually large crowd composed largely of shpbuilders, shpowners and government off cias present at the launching of the Faith
 The owners of the vessel strongly i'm pressed with the eaworhess of the vessel that they will dispense with the customary tests and install powerful engines and put the vessel into active service has total displacement of 1900 tons 33o feet long and 45 feet the beam
 The success of the venture opens up industry in America, and the output will be limited only by labor The vessel is declared by all experts have far exceeded the expectations of the builders It solves numerous shipping problems and improbable that the govern men may turn part of its spbuidng energies in this d recton The builders claim that the shell is ticaly mpervous to submarine attacks and is much more satisfactory than wooden ships and than equal steel vessels.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
TIBETANS ARE
 IN REBELLION
cSoriated press)

PEKING, Mar. 14.--A serious re- bellion is reported to have broken out in the province of Sze Chaun which threatens to overthrow the government unless aid is rendered the authorities from nearby provinc- es, according to message received today from the commander of the government forces there. The Tibet ans, taking advantage of the dis order in the province, have rebelled and are marching into the province.
 They have already captured sev- eral towns and killed many people It is estimated that at least 10000 Tihetans are ill the rebel force They are armed with the latest pat tern of modern rifles and well sup oiled with ammunition. Orders have been issued for endorsements to proceed at once to the aid of the government forces.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
BIC MATCH MAY
 COME TO GRIEF
fAScorio ted prgcSa

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Mar. 14.-. The big match between Jess Will lard and Fred Fulton may not be pulled off on July next, according to the manager of the champion, who stated here tonight that Fulton and his manager are endeavoring to hog the purse. He declares that he has been unable to reach a financial agreement regarding the fight. and the chances are that it will be def- nitely called off within a few days.
 The fight fans, however, will not be disappointed altogether, as the big champion will fight someone on July 4. Just who this opponent will be Is largely problematical. although if the Fulton match is declared off, there Is big chance that Jack Dempsey will get whack at the champion.
 Many followers of the game are confident that Fulton can beat the champion and think that the finan- cial terms are being purposely made hard in order to queer the propo- sition. Fulton Is to meet Dempsey on Decoration day, and victory by Dempsey would put him in line for the big go.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
MAYOR OF MILWAUKEE
 FROM COUNCIL
A SSOciatpt1 p-SsS,

NASSOClatQt P.eESN
 MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Mar. 14.- Mayor Hoan, of this city, was today removed as chairman of the county council of defense by vote of six teen to five. All the votes cast for his retention were from Socialist members and included the mayor himself.
 The removal Is the result of the mayors failure to answer a ques- tionnaire sent out by the state de- fense council with regard to mat ters pertaining to the war, and in connection with his platform as can didate of the Socialist party for re- election.
 There has been much dissatisfac- tion locally over the luke warm at titude of Mayor Hoan over many war matters. His support to the war program has not been such as to inspire confidence in him as an official or member of the defense council. Several of the leading news papers of the city have been de- nouncing him for weeks for what they term his playing politics with patriotic issues in an attempt to catch Socialist votes.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
PRESIDENT REFUSES CHANGE DECISION TO TAKE OVER ALL
 DUTCH VESSELS IN HARBORS
(ASsOclated PreSs)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar l4-In spite of strenu- objections by The Netherlands government Great Brit ain and the United States will take all ships flying the Dutch flag unless that government disregards the German threat sink its vessels if they operated This dec sion arrived this morning and that effect made immediately
 Upon receipt of the announcement The Netherlands ster the United States asked and obtained audience with President Wilson and made personal appeal for a reconsideration The President replied that he son for altering his decision
 The vessels in neutral ports have total mage of approximately 100000 These vessels will be operated by England and America and their acquisition is of the most important developments in months It will aid great in solving the shipping prob lems and the vessels will be utilized in the transportation of supplies and troops from America to Europe
 On account of the German threat of sinking the ses the Dutch government withdrew its vessels from their normal and held them in safety in neutral ports For several weeks the British and American governments have
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
FORD SUBMARINE
 CHASERS EAGLES
(ASSocjated praeyl


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. IA Official-The submarine chasers that are being built by Henry Ford for the navy department will be known in the navy as Eagles" and will constitute the Eagle" class of Am erican boat. This announcement was made from the navy depart ment today.
 While nothing has been made pub lie as to the details of the new type of vessel, 1t Is understood that it is combination of the light chaser and the heavier torpedo boat de stroyer It is capable of riding out heavy seas. and the number by which 1t can be turned out will add greatly to the allied patrol fleets now on duty in European waters.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
ANGRY PRIEST
 TAKES PISTOL
 TO COMMITTEE
Associated Pressl

ELGIN. H.. Mar. 14- Five shots were fired from the residence of Rev. Father John J. McCann at a committee which was sent by Bishop Peter l.. Muldoon. of Illinois, to take over church records and the property of St. Marys church. The committee was routed and Father McCann is still in possession of the field.
 The priest was suspended moro than a month ago for irregularities, and Rev. Gilbert Flynn was appoint ed in his place. When Rev. Flynn arrived to take charge he was as saulted by McCann. roughly handled and forced off the promises of the church property.
 McCann has repeatedly refused to leave the place. and defies the church to put him out. Nearly all of the 2,500 members of the parish have quit attending church.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
TR0TZKY URGES
 REFUSAL TERMS
fAsSocIated PreSSD

WASHINGTON. D. C., Mar. H. The American state department to- day received dispatch from Am bassador Francis at Vologda which indicates that Leon Trotzky, former foreign minister of the Bolshevisi government, will oppose the ratifi cation by the Russian soviet of the peace terms offered by Germany. He will advocate a complete reor- ganization of the army.
 Trotzky's attitude toward the peace terms was not unexpected, as it was believed when he resigned from the government that it was because he was opposed to signing them However. his proposal for army re- organization is surprise, as it was at his orders that the Russian armies were demobilized
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
DAVIDSON WILL
 SUCCEED SELF
 AS SECRETARY
Associated Pressl


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. IA President Wilson this morning sent the name of Charles Davidson to the senate for confirmation of his appointment as surveyor general and secretary of Alaska. It is believed here that he will be confirmed, al- though some opposition may develop. He is strongly supported for the po- sition, which he has held since 1913, by Secretary Lane. Mir. DavidsOn's office Is said to be one of the models of the department. and his reap pointment the result of efficiency.
 Surveyor General Davidson, of Al aska, was appointed to his position in 1913 from Fairbanks. He was a resident of this town for a number of years. Before coming to Fair banks he resided at Juneau. It Is known that there has been some op- position to his reappointment from various sources. especially in the coast towns, but his record for eff ciency in his office has brought him the support of Secretary Lane and will probably win out over all op. position.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
RAINBOW TROOPS ARE COMMENDED
(Associated prsssi

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar. 14.-- An official report received today by the war department states that the American troops which repulsed the heavy German raid on March last were from the Forty-Second, or Rain bow division. This division is com posed of former militiamen. There are national guard men from every state in this division. from which fact 1t derives its name.
 General Pershing also reports that General Gerard, commander of the French eighth army, personally con- graduated him for the manner in which the Americans conducted them selves in repulsing this raid, and highly commended both men and of ficers taking part in the engagement.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
POLICE GUARD
 DR. KARL MUCK
(ASS,,ciatpd PresSl


 NEW YORK, Mar. 14.-Eighty de- tectives were stationed at Carnegie hall tonight when the Boston Sym phony Orchestra gave recital. The officers were asked for by the man. agement, who feared possible disor- der on account of the German na- tionality of Dr. Karl Muck. director of the organization,
 The fears of the management were groundless. The. director was greet ed with courteous applause. and he immediately led the famous orchcs tra into the strains of "The Stai Spangled Banner" Following the playing of the national anthem, the orchestra and it's leader were given big ovation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
OIL
 FIELDS CEDED

BERLIN, Mar. 14.-The war office today announced that the occupation of Odessa. the great Russian Black sea port, yesterday by German and Austro-Hungarian troops. was done in agreement with the Rumanian government. There is no conflict of Rumanian and Teuton interests in this step.
 Odessa Is the center of a large agricultural district, and many sup plies which are stored there are de sired by the central powers. The port will also be used for shipping other supplies from the Ukraine re- public. which would otherwise have to be transported by the already heavily taxed eastern German and Austrian roads.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
RUMANlA PARTY
 TO OCCUPATION
Associated Pr.ss,

AMSTERDAM, Mar. 14.-The Tages Zeitung today published Vienna dispatch stating that the Rumanian oil fields have been ceded territori- ally to the Hungary administration under a joint German, Hungarian, Rumanian and Bulgarian board Of administrators. The fields will be operated solely for the benefit of the central alliance and Rumania will receive small royalty upon the oil taken therefrom.
 Operation of the fields will be begun within a short time, and vast quantities of oil will shortly be Ob- tainable. The acquisition of this territory is hailed with joy by the Teutons.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
FIND DYNAMITE
 IN SHIP YARDS
fASSOciatQ,l PrpSSf


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. IA Guards have been redoubled at the Hog Island project as the result of the discovery of the existence of a plot to destroy the property Secret service operatives recently found suf ficient dynamite to blow up half of Hog Island shipyard.
 Dudley Kennedy. manager of the industrial relations department, gave this information today to the senate Investigating committee which is looking into the project. He also stated that the secret service men have so far failed to find any clew leading to the discovery of the per sons placing it.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
HUN ACE DOWNS
 67 AIRPLANES
{AsSociated press.

BERLIN. Mar. 14-By bringing down an enemy airplane today Baron von Richt Hofen won his sixty-fifth aerial victory. The baron has re- ceived many decorations for his won derful achievements in the air.
 It was also officially announced, at the time the above statement was made by the war office, that seventeen enemy airplanes and three captive balloons were brought down and destroyed yesterday by the Ger. man flyers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
LUMBER OUTPUT
 SHOWS DECLINE
Associated Pressp

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 12.-- Preliminary estimates of the govern ment forestry service says that the output of last year shows two per cent decline over the year before. In nine states there was slight increase in the timber produced. These states include both Washing ton and Oregon.
 The decrease is said to have been caused primarily by the shortage of workmen, accentuated by a number of strikes.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
FARRACUT WILL
 REPLACE EVANS
GA sSOciated Presso

FNSNtDIIdltU FTPHST
 SEATTLE, Mar 14.--Announce- ment was made today that the Ad- miral Farragut will be placed on the run of the steamer Admiral Evans, which was sunk on reef early this week. Nothing has been learned regarding the possibility of salvaging the Evans.
 Garland Rotch, formerly first offi- cer of the Admiral Evans. has been named captain of the federal ship. ping boards new steamer Western King and will assume command of that boat immediately.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
HAVOC CREATED
 BY N. Y. FLOOD
ssociated PressD

ROCHESTER,. N. r., Mar. IA cloudburst swept down Canistoo val. ley today, inundating at least one. third of the town of Hornell and driving scores of families from their homes. The estimates of damage done are not yet obtainable.
 All the industries of the valley are entirely demoralized. Many places are in darkness with power plants utterly disabled. No loss of life has been reported from any sec tion of the valley. A number of miraculous escapes are reported.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
GERMAN
 RAIDS FAILED

PARIS, Mar. 14.-Official-Th German attempts to raid the trench es held by French forces last night were repulsed by the French and the enemy driven back to their own lines with severe losses. The ene- my failed to gain a single objective in any of the three raids.
 The war office's official communi- que for the day states that there is continuous smelling along the en- tire front, probably presaging heavy infantry activity within few days
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
TEN CHILDREN
 DEAD IN FIRE
eAssociated Pressl

WINCHESTER. Ky, Mar. D. Twelve persons were killed and for. ty.three others injured when the walls of burned building adjoining movie theatre collapsed and, fall. ing on the roof of the latter building crashed through onto the crowd be. low. Ten of the dead are children
 Several of the injured persons are in a serious condition, and the list of fatalities may run much larger The wreckage has been cleared away and the victims removed to hospitals
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
RUSSIAN GIVEN
 ANOTHER TRIAL
Associated Pressl

IASsOCIdIeU FTfSSI
 BALTIMORE, Md. Mar. 14.-The jury in the case of the United States vs. Edward Otis. Russian, dis agreed today. and he will be retried on March 21. Otis Is charged with tampering with navigating instru- ments on board United States transport on the high seas, with the apparent intention of heading the ship into the thickest part of the submarine zone. Few details of the case have been made public
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
TWO NORWEGIAN
 STEAMERS SUNK
(Associated Press)

(AHS0Cfated PTtsBI
 COPENHAGEN, Mar. 1.-Two Norwegian steamers were sunk to- day by mines or German subma- rines in the North sea. One mem. Der of the crew of one of the steam. CTS was killed by the explosion. The remaining members of both crews were landed in small boats.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

amendment, and messages of con- graduation from dry leaders all over the country assert that a sufficient number of states are expected to ratify 1t to insure its adoption be. fore another year has passed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
FOR
 DRY AMENDMENT
ssnciated Press,

DOVER, Dela.. Mar 14.-The low. CT house of the state assembly today ratified the federal prohibition amend ment by an overwhelming vote. The amendment now goes to the senate, where 1t is believed 1t will be rati- fled without any serious opposition.
 Prohibition workers in the state are jubilant over the passage of the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

been negotiating with The Netherlands for the of shps but these negotiations have fallen down. and last resort them service has been determined take them and operate them for the benefit of the al
 lied nations Unless the German government itself their operations the vessels will be commandeered Mon day, March 18
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
HARTLEPOCL IS
 SCENE OF RAID
Associated Pregs)

LONDON, Mar. 14.-A lone Zep. pelin raided the northeast coast of England last night dropping bombs over a wide section of country. but over only one town. The town of Hartlepool was visited by the raider, and four bombs dropped there killed several and wounded number of persons. No military damage was done in any section of the country. The raider was able to make It's escape.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

George Sholseth, the Gold Hill mining man: Is paying short visit to town.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-12
SHEEP RAISERS
 MISINFORMED

Washington, March 11-Sheep rais- CTS are under the impression that the packers have been told by the food administration to fix a maximum price for lambs and not pay producers more than a fixed sum, according to testimony before tie Senate agricul- ture committee today by S. w. Me- Cure of Salt Lake City, Utah, secre- tary of the National Wool Growers association. He declared the order of the food administration licensing the packers is equivalent to price fixing.
 we may as well admit that tho packers are as great as the govern ment," MT. Mcclure said.
 "One of the purposes of these hear ings," observed Senator Gore, the chairman of the committee, ''is to de- termine whether the food administra- ton is running the packers or whether the packers, are running the food administration. The commit tee plans to go father into the meat and wheat production question to- morrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-12
RHEUMATICS WON'T BE FOOLED
They Stick to "Neutrone
 Prescription 99"

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 No more fiery salves and liniments that hurt you more than the Rheuma- tisn, but a good clean internal rem edy that eliminates all impurities of the blod, makes you like new, makes you feel like doing things once again. You can distinctly feel your Rheuma- tism leaving you and oh! what re- lief, your Rheumatic. days are over. soc and $1.O0 the bottle.
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