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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
NO DATE CHOSEN
 FOR NEXT DRAFT
(ASSoc1atod presal


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 20.- In order to set at rest the various rumors regarding the date set for the beginning of the second draft Secretary Baker officially announced that no date had been set for this opening. The department is as yet uncertain just when the draft will take place.
 MT. Baker states thatsthe depart. ment was not disposed to disturb the labor situation, particularly on the farms at planting season, thus intimating that the draft will prob. ably not be called for two or more months yet. As soon as the govern. ment's labor program is running smoothly there will be no confu- sion caused by labor drafts, but until that time, more or less disar rangement of labor schedules may be expected to follow upon the heels of the draft.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
MANY SUPPLIES
 OBTAINED FROM
 THE UKRAINIANS
Associated PIesS)


 AMSTERDAM, Feb. 20.-Address- ing the lower house of the Austrian reichsrath this morning. Prime Min ister von Seydler declared that the food shortage in both Austria and Germany will be shortly relieved by supplies which are being obtained as the result of the peace made be- tween the central powers and the Ukrainian republic. Great quanti- ties of supplies, he declared. are now available.
 He declared that the entire sur plus of agricultural products in Uk- raine have now been placed at the disposal of the Teutons under the provisions of the Ukraine treaty. This surplus, he declared, is far greater than the Teutons could pos. sibly transport at the most favor. able estimate, and that every pos. sible car which could be diverted from war purposes will be rushed to the Ukraine fields and loaded with supplies for both Austria and Germany.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
MUCH SHIPPING
 IS TO BE MADE
 AVAILABLE NOW
(ASSnciated Prass1


 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. 20.-- It was officially announced this morning that the tow point of avail able allied shipping has passed. This is about three weeks earlier than was expected by the federal ship. ping board, and affords much en. couragement to the allied leaders, who foresee much better year than was thought possible for some time.
 Notwithstanding the German sub marine campaign, the officials are now confident that the amount of shipping available in the future will increase steadily and rapidly. There are two main factors in this in crease. The first of these is the growing effectiveness of the allied anti-submarine warfare and the oth CT the increasing output of allied shipbuilding plants.
 More effective methods of fight ing have been devised and perfected and greater number of destroyers and other anti-submarlne craft are being added to the patrol fleets each week. This is cutting down the losses incurred by merchant fleets and increasing the number of sub marines captured and sunk,
 The increased output of the ship ping plants is the result of stan dardization of plants and the in creasing number of workers enrolled Greater numbers will be enrolled each week and the shipbuilding rate will grow steadily.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
GERMAN TROOPS ENTER ESTH0NIA
 FROM SOUTH; ADVANCING ALONG
 ENTIRE FRONT; WAR NOT POPULAR
Associated Press)

BERLIN, Feb 20-(Va London -Offcial-Advces received from the German general headquarters in Russia that heavy Teuon forces have entered the province of stonia from the southern border and marching north and east It is expected that this province will be complete ly i'll the hands of the German forces within short tme
 The troop in Russia continues unabated along the entire 5OOmie front and very little opposition has yet been encountered and this feeble and dsorganized The army which entered Esthona today expected off the fortress of Reve the of the Gulf of Finland and this province. From the eastern border of Esthona the city of Perograd is approximately 12O miles by land
 The German forces along the Rga-Dvnsk railway ad- vanced about seventeen miles today without any fighting occurring. Some opposition encountered by the south wing of the armies advancing from Iusk the east and north More than 2OO prisoners and several hundred machine guns captured by the Germans who routed the small force of Red Guards opposing them.
 WAR UNPOPULAR
 LONDON, Feb. 2O.-Germany's new war against Rus sa apparently very unpopular with the of Austrian and German people, according Teuton newspaper com reaching here today from Amsterdam Many of the liberal papers declare that it is merely of ruth is not making against Germany
 It is possible that striking may be attempted in both nations protest against the renewed Russian offensive.
 NO REPLY MADE YET
 DATELESS TO ASSOCIATED PRESS MEMBERS. Germany has yet replied the offer of the Bolshe wiki to accept enforced peace under protest according the German terms which include the surrender of Poland Lthuana, Riga, Moon Island and the payment of $40OOOOO,OOO as tribute to the Germans.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
ORPHANS FUND
 GROWS SLOWLY

Another addition has been made to the orphan fund in the sum of seventy-five cents. The latest donor Is Alfred Lytle. who stated that he wished to aid in the movement of keeping some orphan alive, If only for week. Alfred is about nine years old.
 From far off Koyukuk comes do. nation from Thomas B. Wright, for. merly of Fairbanks. for the sum of five dollars.
 A few more tickets remain on hand at the Pirates" to be dis. posed of for the drawing of the beau, tiful Irish lace dresser scarf It is desired by the committee having the orphan fund in hand that all chances be sold as soon as possible in order that the money may be sent Out side. The standing of the fund to date is as follows:
 Previously acknowledged =. .$2SO.4O Thomas B. Wright ......... 500 Alfred Lytle .............. .75
 Total to date :...... .$28615
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
SEATTLE PLOTS
 UNEARTHED AND
 MANY ARRESTED
eSOciatetl Presa)

SEATTLE. Wn., Feb. 20.-Federal agents here believe that they have unearthed widespread plot affect ing the entire northwest and pos sibly extending to Alaska. Two ar rests were made today and much documentary evidence seized.
 The first arrest was a minister named John Martin Baunschweig. an alleged enemy alien who was discov- cred in the barred zone near the waterfront. Baunschweig came here from Berea. Ohio. about week ago and has been under observance since that time. At the time he was arrested he had list of names of more than 500 Germans in his possession. These are believed to be scattered along the Pacific coast and possibly includes persons in Al. aska.
 Immediately after the arrest of Baunschweig. E. H. Robinson. sec. retary of the local Industrial Work CTS of the World, was taken into custody by secret service agents in connection with the investigation of a plot to hamper the output of war materials in the northwest. All of the correspondence of the I. w. w. here was also seized by the officials
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
SlTKA NATIVES
 ORGANIZE RED
 CROSS CHAPTER

The natives of Sitka organized a Red Cross society recently, accord ing to mail advices from there. says an exchange. The native band pa raded the street of the village be- fore the meeting was called at 8 in the afternoon.
 Frank Price. president of the Fed. eration of Alaska Natives Brother hood, called the meeting to order and after stating the object of the meeting. and telling the natives why they all should join. he called for an election of officers. resulting in Ralph Young being made chair man: A. Wanamaker, vice presi. dent; Peter Simpson, treasurer. and Frank Price. secretary. After the election of officers the following committees were appoint ed:
 Finance-P. Liberty. George Ross and William Wells. embership-Martin Thompson John Joseph, "Smarty" Jacobs.
 For Work-Mrs. William Wells. Mrs. H. Bailey and Mrs. Thomas Sanders.
 Ninety.four members were enrolled at the meeting. The natives are very enthusiastic and all are work ing hard for the good of the cause.
 The meeting collected $117. the sum of $70 being turned over to Rev. Buchanan. secretary of the Sit ka Red Cross (white), which will be forwarded to Juneau. The natives are leaving nothing undone for the good of the cause.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
SETTLEMENT OF SHIP WORKERS
 STRIKE IS FINAL
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 20.- The difference between the federal shipping board and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join CTS, has apparently been settled per manently. according to statements made by both shipping officials and members of the union. It is under stood that the carpenters have agreed to abandon their demands for a closed shop, which were the prin- cipal causes of the recent strike through the Atlantic shipyards.
 The shipping board is highly grati. fled over the outcome of the strike and is confident that there will be no further disturbances while the war lasts. All of the strikers have returned to their former positions, and many new men are being added daily. The addition of new men who were not members of the union led to a demand for closed shop system in all shipyards. The ship ping board refused to compel appli. cants to join the union or refuse work to those who were not mem bers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
.BATTLESHlP TO
 GET FIRST LOT

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 28.-Gover nor G. w. P. Hunt is going in for war knitting on a wholesale plan He proposes buying knitting ma chimes for the inmates of the state penitentiary, the insane asylum and the other state institutions and have them knit socks. helmets and sweat CTS for the soldiers and sailors.
 His plan is to have the machines bought by public subscription and to have the yarn furnished by the Red Cross and other similar organiza tions. the state furnishing the labor and instruction. Governor Hunt proposes to have the first knitting done for the sailors of the battle ship Arizona.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
AMERICA HELPS PRIME MINISTER
 OUT OF A CRISIS
(ASSociated PreSSl

tASSOclate0 fFeSS)
 LONDON, Feb. 20.-With the as- sistance of the American govern ment's attitude. Lloyd George and his cabinet surmounted another grave crisis yesterday which threat ened for short time to carry the government down to defeat and pos sibly cause the creation of another cabinet. The crisis arose over the relief of General Robertson as chief of the British general staff, and ex- tended to the criticism of the latest form of cooperation agreed upon by the supreme war council of the allies at the recent Versailles con. ference.
 The premier explained this form of conference fully and told the house of commons that 1t was large ly upon the insistence of the Am- erican representatives that this form was put into effect. Following the reference of Lloyd George to the American influence upon the con- ference, the criticisms were abrupt. ly dropped and no vote of conf dence in the government was pro. posed.
 It is stated that the plan was originated by President Wilson, and he instructed the American dele gates to the supreme war council to insist upon its adoption. While the details of the plan are with held from publication for important military reasons, it is stated that it will bring about the very closest cooperation possible and will be of great value to the allies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

wise severely injured, for 1t tumbled from a great height and fell a mass of flames into the ocean. The Ger. mans advised Admiral Sims that there was not a chance for them to rescue the gallant American aviator. DEPUTY MARSHAL FROM
 cHATANlkA ON VISIT
 Among the arrivals on last nights train was Deputy Marshal Edgar Poppel. who Is making a short busi ness trip from Chatanika. He re. ports everything quiet in his jurls. diction and that the claim owners who will operate this spring are making preparations for the coming of warm weather.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
ARENA SET FOR
 BIG OFFENSIVE
 ON WEST FRONT
Associated Pressi

(ASSOCldteu TTtSSt
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 20.- It was officially announced here to. day that the allies and the Germans are now ready for the expected western offensive, after both sides prepared extensively, silently and systematically. It is believed that the hour set for the renewal of the struggle on the most gigantic scale the world ever saw is rapidly ap preaching.
 ALLIES CONFIDENT
 In his weekly communiQue, Sec retary Baker says that the allies are prepared to stand any shock of the German assault along the western. front during the impending German offensive. The allied gun strength and numerical strength is declared to be still superior to that of the enemy. and there is no fear whatever that they will be able to break through the lines at any place
 The enemy is expected to be prodi gal in the expenditure of both men and munitions in this last great eff fort to crush France and reach the shores of the English channel. This has been taken into consideration and discounted by the allies, who await the opening of the test of fire with unshaken confidence as to the outcome.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
FIRST AMERICAN BATTLEPLANES
 ENR0UTE TO FRANCE MORE THAN
 FIVE MONTHS AHEAD SCHEDULE
Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON D. C., Feb 2O-Secretary Baker to- pight authorized the following statement "The first Am erican-buit battepanes enroue to France and will be landed there five months ahead of the scheduled time of delivery This marks the final overcoming of many difficulties met in building this and difficult industry.
 The governments upblding of the American airp plane vhoe yar nrogram Aboueb much of the work which has been done and being continued today available for publication, it is known that America has surpassed any other nation in the world in the development of this phase warfare in the year which she has been preparing
 American aviators will fight from stabilized planes The Liberty is conceded by all experts, both Ameri and foregn to be the highly developed and ef- cent for aerial work developed It is of purely Am erican design The planes have been designed especially for this and machines built and distributed to manufacturers for manufacturing both and planes
 It is believed that American factories able planes in large quantity is necessary and that fast avators available the machines will be ready for them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
GERMAN GREED SHOWS PLAINLY
 IN PEACE TALK

AMSTERDAM. Feb. 2O-Declar- Ing that We are prepared to con- clude peace which corresponds with our own interests" Foreign Secre- tary Keuhlmann reviewed the Rus. sian situation before the reichstag this morning. He showed that the attitude of the German government toward the Bolsheviki government at Petrograd Is one of distrust. and that Germany is determined to break down the Russian influence and power in the Baltic provinces and force peace with Petrograd through the use of superior military force.
 He said. we can no longer be- lieve in the pacifist intentions of Russia. We must see peace and order prevail in the regions occu- pied by German troops and the countries bordering upon those re- gions."
 He declared that the German gov. ernment hoped that the new war against Russia would strengthen the inclination for peace at Petrograd and said: We are prepared to con- clude peace which corresponds with our own interests"
 There was no intimation made by the foreign secretary regarding Ger. many's attitude toward President Wilson's latest peace address be. fore congress. The fact that it was ignored completely in his address Is considered here to be significant.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
YUKON COLDEST
 IN MANY YEARS
GA SSOciated PrGsap


 VANCOUVER, B. c. Feb. 20.- Three members of the Royal North west Mounted Police arriving here today from the Yukon Territory with prisoners tell of winter of record breaking cold weather. They declae that it has been the coldest winter experienced in the north of which there is any record. At Pelly one day the police thermometers registered eighty-six degrees below zero.
 In Dawson the extreme weather caused serious pneumonia epidem- ic from which twenty-six persons died during the month of Decem- Der. Late reports from Dawson, however, state that there has been considerable moderation in weath- CT conditions since the first of the year.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

It is believed that the continuance of the Boshevi in power depends largely upon the German decision regarding peace this is the cry which has already overhrown three Russian and threatens the present Perograd government
 VIENNA, Feb 2O.-Ofhcal-In conformity with the ran territory which has been held by them for than years completed today and there is Russian regiment in Austria tonight with the exception of the has been the signal for great demonstrations through the en1lre
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
EDUCATORS ON
 EASTERN TRIP
Associated Pressl

SEATTLE, Wn., Feb. 20.-Super. intendent of Native Education Lopp and Superintendent Henderson, of the Alaska territorial schools, leave this city today enroute to the east ern part of the country for a short visit. They will both attend the meeting of superintendents of the National Education Association to be held at Atlantic City on February 25 next.
 Following the meeting, both the northern educators will visit several large cities before returning to Sc. attle. Several days will be spent in the national capital.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
GAS
 IN BIG FACTORY

NEW YORK. Feb. 20.-One hun dred and fifty workers in an army uniform factory were overcome by the fumes from mysterious gas today. None of the victims are dead although several are in precarious condition.
 At the time they were overcome the' workers were handling khaki cloth. Both the police and health department officials have been called in to solve tne mystery, but they are able to do nothing. The matter has been put up to the government for investigation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
SPY
 BACK IN JAIL
(AsaOciated Pr~Sa,

CAMP LEWIS. Wn., Feb. 20-- Former Sergeant Major Thomas Helmuth Ritter, who was arrested last December following the disap pearance of valuable papers from the camp adjutant's office. was to- day discharged from the army and immediately rearrested by federal of ficials and lodged in the Pierce county jail. He will be placed in an internment camp for the period of the war as an enemy alien.
 It is understood that the charges preferred against him for connec tion with the disappearance of the military papers were withdrawn. Of ficers at the camp have no commen, to make regarding the affair.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
HUNDREDS DEAD
 IN EARTHQUAKE
Associated PressY

ANDY, China. Feb. 20.-The lat. est figures for the earthquake losses of last Wednesday show that 200 persons were killed in the city of Swatow, where more than one-fifth of all the buildings were completely destroyed and many others partially so. Great damage is also reported to have been done at Chong Chiwfu, but no loss of life has been reported The American Red Cross society has taken charge of the relief work being done in the stricken section.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
ORDER MINERS
 BACK TO WORK
(ASSOciatod preSsl


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 20.- After a conference with the depart ment of labor officials today, Presi- dent Frank J. Hayes, of the. United Mine Workers of America, issued orders to the striking Alabama coal miners compelling them to return to work pending an adjustment of their case. President Hayes told the strikers that the union officials would not support any strikes at this time unless it was shown that all other methods of settling the difficulties had been tried and had failed.
 The strikers have replied that they will return to work at once. It is expected that a federal labor commission will be sent by the de- partment of labor to investigate the strike and recommend appropriate action by the government.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
FLYER ENGAGES
 TEN HUN PLANES
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. 20.- All hope has been abandoned for the recovery of Ensign Sturtevant. pilot on the naval seaplane which was brought down in European wa ters recently. Admiral Sims today sent the navy department a detailed report of the engagement in which the American flyer lost his life.
 It Is stated offlcially that ten Ger. man planes attacked the American machine and after hard fight suc- ceeded in igniting the gas tank of the American. The plane was other
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
WEEKEND PARTY
 TRIES TO RETURN

The weekend party that left Fair. banks for Nenana last Saturday to attend the Pioneer ball at that place and who have been held there ever since by the impossible condition Of the trail. announced that they would make the attempt to come home, starting yesterday.
 Up to a late hour last night noth- ing had been heard as to their pro- gress or location on the trail. The host of the party. Bob Sheldon. made a record going down, but will have to cut down on speed on the return trip.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
HEARING
 T0CL0SE TODAY
Especial to The Citizen)

IOptC1HI 10 IHe CltIZen1
 JUNEAU, Feb. 20.-After a fifteen minute session of the eight.hour hearing this morning, Gov. Strong adjourned the session to await the union report from Anchorage. The delegates from Anchorage have ar. rived, but the labor union report is desired by s. E. Mundel. heading the Anchorage delegation. The governor announced that the hearing will con vene again tomorrow morning. at which time it is believed that the union report will be received and action taken.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
NO CHANGES IN
 FINAL RETURNS

SEATTLE, Wn., Feb. 20.-Complete returns from yesterdays primary show Ole Hanson to be high man with James E. Bradford second These men will compete in the fin als on March next.
 Gill ran a bad third, with Ralph A. Horr fourth. Hanson's vote was 22,801, Bradford 11.466. Gill 1891 and Horr 3,731. .
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
o. U. HOOVER.
My Tuesdays are meatless,

My Tuesdays are meatless,. My Wednesdays are wheatless,
 l am getting more eatless every
 day. My home 1t is heatless, My bed 1t Is sheetless,
 They're all sent to the Y.M.C.A. The bar rooms are treatless, The coffee Is sweetless.
 Each day I get poorer and wiser. My stockings are feetless. My trousers are seatless,
 My God, but l do hate the Kaiser
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
TWO FOR ToLovANA
 ON CARL WHITE STAGE

Carl Whites stage left Olnes yes terday morning for. the Tolovana with two passengers and g. large consignment of express matter for local merchants in that camp. Those taking passage were Dr. A. A. Keni. son and Tom McKinnon.