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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25

brigade of American troops passed in review before Secretary Baker to- day. he addressed them and said: You are the point of the wedge which the American people are driv- ing into the ranks of the enemy. There is no room for doubt that you are going to do your part"
 The secretary concluded his in- spection of the American military zones with trip which took him from Verdun to General Headquar- ters. He visited the birth place of Joan of Arc. The concluding cere- mony was the review of a brigade of American troops. The secretary declared that his vision of the war has been greatly broadened by the things which he has seen and expert enced since he has been at the front. He was highly gratified by the excellent condition of the Ameri- can forces and praised both com manders and men for their achieve ments.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
AMERICAN OBSERVERS BELIEVE
 GERMAN OFFENSIVE IS BLUFF:
 REAL OBJECTIVE NOT IN WEST
Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 2l.-Despite official dis patches from London stating that the Germans today opened the greatest drive undertaken the western front all American observers still unconvnced that the real Ger offensive has begun. There is distinct feeling here among military men that the is merely cloak for other purpose than to commit the issue of the des perate assault against the practically mpregnabe allied line which stretches from the North the borders of Swift zerland
 It is the general belief that the logic of the situation is all against the beginning of great German effort in the west Instead points toward Germany first exploit ing the rich and immense power of Russia It was also pointed that Germanys full strength be utilized until the Russian situation has been disposed of.
 One prominent general of the American army said to- night: If this IS real drive it is the hopeful sign of the war up to this time, the defeat of the certain There is force possessed by the Germans which fight its way through the allied line France and Bel gium If Germany has staked the outcome of the this movement, she is doomed to defeat beforehand"
 In spite of the opinion that the movement is cloak tor other purposes the American observers offer sgges ons regarding that other purpose It is conceded that might possibly be made for the effect upon the French peo pie, or even the Italians in daring effort bring them accept German offers for peace It expected that the developments of the next few days will carfy the situation
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
SAMMIES RAID GERMAN LINES
 IN JUVENILE
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 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN FRANCE, Mar. 21.-The Ameri- can forces east of Luneville, with the French forces in the adjoining sector. raided the German trenches last night. penetrating the Teuton lines for considerable depth and achieving all objectives. Much i'm portant information regarding the identity of the enemy troops and numerical strength of the forces in this sector was obtained by the al lied forces.
 The raid was characterized by thc most intense hand to hand fighting yet experienced in any fight the Americans have taken part in. The enemy troops resisted bravely, but were forced back by the Americans by rifle, pistol and bayonet work.
 The raid was preceded by a most intense barrage fire. The Americans remained in the enemy positions for forty minutes and were able to re- turn without serious losses. No de tails regarding casualties have been given out by the commanders. The Germans retaliated for the raid by throwing gas and high explosive shells on the American batteries, without doing much damage
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
RAILROAD BILL IS NOW SIGNED
 BY PRESIDENT
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 WASHINGTON. D. C.. Mar. 21.- President Wilson this afternoon signed the railroad bill which brings that American railroads under gov ernment control until twenty-one months after the war Is ended. This will enable the Director General to broaden his activities and begin the badly needed task of rejuvenating some of the more important roads.
 The provision for the return of the roads within twenty-one months after the end of the war was in serted without the recommendation of Director General McAdoo, who asked that the matter be left open until a comprehensive system of leg islation could be devised to meet the needs of the roads after the war.
 Opponents of this plan were able to secure an amendment, and it was allowed to stand by the administra. ton forces rather than to hold the bill up longer by starting fight over the ultimate fate of the roads.
 The measure has been before con- gress since early in January, and has been the subject Of several ap- peals from Mir McAdoo. who urged more haste in dealing with the mat ter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
SEIZURE SHIPS CUTS DOWN NET
 ALLIED LOSSES

LONDON, Mar. 21.-The seizure of the Dutch shipping by America and Great Britain and their use for war purposes reduced materially the net allied losses by German submarine operations since the beginning of the war. The admiralty last night issued a statement saying that the associated governments had taken over approximately 100000 tons of shipping.
 HOIST STARS AND STRIPES
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 21.- As the result of President Wilson's proclamation last night ordering the seizure of all Dutch vessels in Am. erican ports. the American Flag was this morning unfurled from the mast heads of seventy-seyen new vessels. The vessels are completely in con trol of the naval reserves and will Dc ready for active service within a short time. Crews have been pro- vided for all of them and cargoes are awaiting them.
 The Presidents. proclamation was not issued until Hollands refusal to meet the demands of the associated governments had been received. This caused forty.eight-hour delay in the completion of the plans for seizure. The owners of the ships will be fully compensated by the associated gov ernments.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
LIGHT VESSELS DESTROY ENEMY
 RADINC BOATS
Associated Pressl


 LONDON. Mar. .-Official-In a short engagement this morning of Dunkirk. five British and French de. stroyers sunk two German destroy CTS and two torpedo boats and routed several other enemy destroyers. Only one British destroyer was damaged and none of the allied vessels sunk.
 Tn German fleet had been en- gagged in bombarding Dunkirk just prior to the engagement. Attracted by the sound of firing. the allied patrol cruising oil the shore closed in on the enemy and came into close range before they were dis covered. In the short battle which followed the German forces were completely outfought and outmaneu- vered. r-
 A number of the enemy sailors from the sinking destroyers were rescued by the allied boats. The extent of the casualties. have not been made public by the admiralty.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
REVALUATION0F
 GOLD NECESSARY
Associated Press,

SEATTLE. Mar. 21.-H. s. Waugh of London, who is head of a British development company interested ir Southeastern Alaska properties. re turning here after several months stay in Alaska, declared that the re- valuation of gold is becoming an ab. solute necessity if the government expects to keep up the production Mining. he declared, cannot long con. tinue under present conditions.
 No matter how patriotic the min. CT may be. he remarked. there are few operators who are going to pay twenty-five dollars an ounce for the production of gold which is not worth more than nineteen dollars. It means bankruptcy. he declared.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
HUNS ANCERED
 WITH HOLLAND

LONDON, Mar. 21.-A dispatch re- ceived tonight from The Hague says that Germany considers her relations altered with Holland through the at- titude of The Netherlands govern ment toward the entente and the United States. A report has been published in Holland that the aban- donment by the Dutch government of the remaining restrictive clauses . in the shipping terms would be re- garded by the German government as the cause for war.
 Considerable uneasiness is mani. fested in the dispatches received over the change of Germany's atti- tude. 1t is believed that she will attempt to force Holland to make definite stand which may destroy the nations neutral stand.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
MILWAUKEE MAY INDICT MAYOR
 FOR SEDITION

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Mar. 21.-The city tonight is virtually divided into two sections with each resembling an armed camp. Alarmed over the socialistic activities of Mayor Hoan and his radical utterances, which are alleged to be rank sedition. the local council for defense is preparing to present evidence to the grand jury and ask for the mayors indictment for seditious utterances and disloyal activities.
 The. council recently expelled Mayor Hoan from the organization on account of his alleged disloyalty. The mayor is strongly supported by the pro-German element of this city, and the pacifist element of the so- cialists, and his reelection as mayor of the city is believed to be assured.
 Chairman Bloodgood. of the coun. cil of defense. declares that the wei fare of the nation is placed in jeopar. dy when one of its largest cities selects as executive a man of Hoan's calibre and principles.
 A movement was launched by the council for defense tonight to have the governor put this city under martial law until Hoan can be placed where he will be unable to work any harm either to the city or na- ton. Serious trouble is feared if he Is reelected and allowed to hold of flee for another term.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25

willing to accept non-combatant ser vice, in extreme cases to be con- fined in disciplinary barracks. In cases where the objectors do not actually disobey orders, they will be held for the disposal of the secre- tary of war.
 Each objector will be given full explanation of the law and given choice of wide range of activities, including almost every form of duty except that of actual fighting. If these are refused. 1t is likely that they will go to disciplinary bar racks for the remainder of the war
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
RUSSIA SURELY BECOME GERMAN
 PROVINCE SOON
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.tASSOC1atp0 PreSSD
 MOSCOW, Mar, 21.-"Russia will eventually become a German pro. vince and the Russian people will lose their liberty if they tamely sub. init to the peace which is being forced on them by the Teutons," declares American Ambassador Fran. cis. He pleads with the Russians to, repudiate the disgraceful terms and strike with all their energy against the invaders.
 The ambassador renews the pledges of American assistance to the Rus. sian government if it will take a firm stand against peace with Ger many. The statement of the Ameri. can diplomat has made a great i'm. pression upon the mass of Russians throughout this district, but there are no signs that the Bolsheviki of, ficials will act on his suggestion of resistance.
 MT. Francis declares that he will remain in Russia SO long as there is hope that he or his government will be able to render Russia aid q will stay in Russia" he said until I am compelled to leave.
 The first signs of awakening on the part of the Bolsheviki were no. ticed today when the new war min. ister, Leon Trotzky. urged the crea. tion of vast Russian army to de. fend the sovereignty of Russia. His address in the soviet was received with tremendous enthusiasm.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
REDFIELD WILL
 REPRESENT US.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Mar. 21.- Secretary Redfield will represent the United States at the American and Canadian conference of fishery inter ests to be held at Seattle beginning April 24 next. The conference is to discuss the removal of restric' tions between the two countries and establish reciprocal relations over the fishing industry.
 After the conference has closed Secretary Redfield will make short trip to Alaska and confer with the Alaskan Fisheries commission. The secretary has not announced the Al. askan points he will visit nor the length of his stay.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
TEN FREICHTERS
 RECONSTRUCTED

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Mar. 21.- Ten freighters of. 15.0o0 tons carry. ing capacity each are to be con structed by the federal shipping board. according to an announcement made tonight by Chairman Hurley. Contracts for these vessels have been let and work will be rushed on thepe
 These ships will be the largest carriers of the new merchant marine which Is being rebuilt by the ship
 ping board. It will require several months to place them in commission
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
GERMANS OPEN GREATEST DRIVE EVER
 ATTEMPTED AGAINST THE BRITISH LINES
Associated Press)

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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
THREE MEALS COST s14,ooo.

Feeding 42.500 troops at Camp Lewis. three meals a day will cost the government $14.000. and in the preparation of the meals 131 tons of food will be used. Money Is needed to buy the food. That's why the gov. nrnmcnt will ask you soon to buy liberty Bonds of the Third Liberty Loan.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
COLLECTORS ARE
 TO BE CONFINED
fAssnciat.d pres.,

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Mar. 21.- President Wilson tonight directed that all conscientious objectors to military service who are also un.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
HUNS INCREASE
 PEACEDEMAND
 UPON RUMANIA
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 MOSCOW. Mar 21.-Oficial advic- es received by the soviet govern menr state that the German govern ment has increased its demands on the Rumanian government and now demands that all war materials and munitions in possession of Rumania, as well as those left Rumania by the allies, be surrendered at once to the German commanders. Although Ru. mania is not inclined to accede to the demands, there are no means of preventing the supplies from falling into the hands of the Germans.
 Some uneasiness is occasioned here by the increased demands on Rumania, as it Is not improbable that similar demands will be made upon Russia for the surrender of vast quantities of munitions which are stored in Siberia and which the allies are interested in. If such demands are made upon Russia, 1t is believed here that they will be the signal for Japan to throw large force of troops into Siberia to look after the allied interests.
 One ounce less of meat each day Tor everyone means saving of f.. 100000 meat animals year. Save your ounce. The sacrifice is small. but the result for your country is large. t.i ...t..
 Frank Doner. chief timekeeper of the Az B. c. at Nenana. is in town on court business.
 w. A. Young. timekeeper of the piledriver crew. is in town for a short stay.
 w. T. Burns. of Cleary, is in town for a short visit.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
BAKER FINISHES
 HIS INSPECTION

(AaROcia ted Presa, WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE. Mar. 21.-Just before a
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-12-18

The New Ulm Rural Telephone Com
pany is having their troubles All but
five of the girls are down with influenza
and the others are finding it very diff
fcult to take care of the work which
must be done at this busy season of
the year. It would be great assistance
to them in maintaining the service #.
everyone who wishes to make use Of
the telephone would consider before
calling Central whether the call is.
really necessary or not. They are
trying hard to handle all the work but.
people have been doing a great deal
OF visiting lately and the girls simply
cannot keep up and give the service
that they would like to give. Next
time you feel tempted to call up your
neighbor for a few minutes chat just.
remember the state Of affairs at the
telephone office and help the girls OUT
They will appreciate it even If they
do not know about your kindness.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-12-18
CHRISTMAS PLANS
IN The CHURCHES
LESS DOING THAN USUAL IN
THE WAY. OF PUBLIC
OBSERVANCE

There will be Festival services and a
christmas The chill
sdren Of the parochial school at the
Lutheran church Tuesday evening at
s6:3OsP. M
A Christmas program will be held
in the Methods church next Tuesday
evening the 24th There will be musical
numbers and Christmas slides will be
shown. On Christmas morning there
viii be services at 10 A. M. An invita-
ton is extended to all.
Next Sunday at 5 p. NJ the Sunday
School classes Of the Congregational
church viii give Festival exercises at the
church. Al cantata, entitled, Christ
mas GLOW, will be rendered. The men-
.bers Of the congregation and the pnblic
are cordially invited to, attend.
Rev. George Mayer wishes to make
the Following announcement to all the
members Of the Evangelical Friedens
church and all others who may desire
to attend the Festival services, Christ
mas services will be held the 24th at
i P. NJ. in Essig with musical numbers.
On the 25th at 1880 A. NJ. Festival
services will be held in the local Erie
dens church and If possible the Lord IS
Supper will be celebrated. In the
evening Of the 25th at $50 2. M. the
y 49, 4 4. Ssers
Sunday school classes win render a
program. On the Goth at 1880 A. NJ.
there will be services in Nicollet. All
are cordially invited to attend the Holt
day services.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-12-18
MISFORTUNE FOLLOWS FAMILY

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Friends of the Henry Mueller family
formerly residents Of this city and who
were known under the name Of ''Ty-
roller Mueller, to distinguish them from
the other families of the same name
resident here, will be grieved to learn
that Mrs. Anna Mueller who is now
a resident of Chicago had stroke about
four weeks ago which completely paral
lied her left side and deprived her of the
power Of speech. Her mind has also.
been affected and she does not know
any one. She is practically helpless
and according to the attending ply
slclan may survive in this condition
for many years.
hat makes her case so much sadder
is the fact that her oldest daughter,
Mrs. Lena Niemer who lived with her
and who took care of her, died of APP
oplexy a week ago Saturday morning
while she was making purchases in a
department store She was stricken
suddenly and was only able to give her
name and place Of residence before she
became unconscious. -Four hours later
she passed away. She was only 40
years old and has spent her entire
childhood and youth in the city Of
New Ulm. Mrs. Niemer is survived
by her mother and also her sisters
Eugenia Morris Of Los Angeles and
Anna McCloskey Of Chicago and her
brother, Alfred Mueller Of Chicago and
Oscar Of North Yakima, Wash Alfred
was severely, wounded in the Philippines
and has been an invalid for the past
two years and is confined to his bed.
The affiliations Of the family are surely
most griievous.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-12-18

FARMERS CLUB MEETINGS

This week will be big one for the
Farmers Club work in the central and
western parts Of the county. Mr.. r. D..
Olmstead of the University Of Minnesota
will meet with the different clubs to
talk over and discuss the various prob
lens which are confronting all of our
Farmers Clubs at this time. Mr..
Olmstead has made a special study Of
this particular work and his talks are
sure to be full of helpful suggestions
AS a special treat for the ladies,
Miss Ethel A. Harris, District Home
Demonstration Agent, will at the same
time meet with the home makers.
The following is the schedule for
the week
Monday, December 10Th, iberia Farm
mers Club.
Tuesday, December 18th, Eden Com
munity Club
Wednesday, December 18th, Stately
Farmers Club.
Thursday, December 10Th, Jolly Farm
ers Club.
Friday, December Goth, Home Booster
Club
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-12-18
SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Last Saturday, December 18th, was
the twenty-ffth wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. johnson. Mr.
and Mrs. johnson did not celebrate the
event altho some of their friends came
in to congratulate them on the occasion.
Their many friends in New Ulm hope
that they will live to celebrate their
golden anniversary and then there'll
be real celebration.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-12-18
Markings For Trail

Markings for the trail were decided
upon as follows: Two poles will be
painted before and after leaving each
turn, also poles at each cross road and
intersection An eighteen inch band
will be painted tWo-thirds Of the dis
tance around the poles. The top and
bottom three inches of the band will
be painted white, and the fourteen
inches in the middle will be painted
red. In the center a white circle will
be painted, eight inches in diameter, with
the letters II. Fl. in the center of the
circle, being the monogram Of the. Ham
mond Highway, which is named in
honor Of Ex-Governor Hammond Of
st. James. An official signborad will
be placed on each side Of each town,
and Danger signs will be erected
wherever needed. Where the trail goes
through town every block will be
marked.
The officers Of the association elected
will also form the executive committee.
There will be also one director in each
town, to be selected by the Commercial
Club, Automobile Club, or city council
of that town.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-12-18

George Crone who belongs to the
Dunwoody Institute band at Mime
apolis recently wrote to his mother
that the boys will get six days fur
Tough for Christmas and that he will
come home then. He says that they
do not know when they will be mustered
out.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-12-18
WILL HONOR LATE
COY. VS.. HAMMOND
HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION NAMES
ITS TRAIL IN MEMORY OF 1,
FORMER EXECUTIVE

A a. ,ssslj s.ttended meeting held
at the Mankato Commercial Club rooms
Monday shortly after noon the Ham
mond Highway Association, named in
honor Of the late Gov. w. S. Hammond
was organized, suitable bylaws were
adopted and the following officers were
elected: Pres. c. T. Crowley, St. James;
Vice Pres. E. C. Erb, RedWing; End
Vice Pres. Lee M. Schell, Worthington:
Secy E. F. Soaring, Mankato; Treas.
John II. Hohmann.
A. E. Nissen of the Auto fTrails
department of the Rand Mentally com
pany, who was elected temporary chair
man, gave. an instructive talk on the
Importance Of good roads, marking Of
highways, and the Importance Of the
Hammond Trail. He then took up
the organization of the highway and a
set Of bylaws, such as have proven
highly satisfactory in other cases, was
adopted, section by section, as pre-
sented.
The Hammond highway extends from
Redwing to Worthington and passes thru
the following important cities and towns:
Redwing, Vasa, Cannon Falls, Randolph,
Mortified, Faribault, Dundas, Wausau,
Morristown, Waterville, Elysian, Madi-
son Lake, Eagle Lake, Mankato, Lake
Crystal, Madelia, St. James, Butterfeld
Mountain Lake, Bingham Lake, Vim
dom, Wilder, Heron Lake, Brewster,
Worthington, joining at the latter
place with the Southern Minnesota
Airline to Sioux Falls. Il also joins
the Nelson Trail, which goes to Sioux
City.