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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
GERMAN AIRMEN
 IN PARIS RAID
 KILLED SEVERAL
Associated Press,

(ASSOcl0t0O fre6Sb
 PARIS, Mar. 9.-A squadron of German airplanes last night raided this city, dropping numbers of bombs on certain sections and kill ing several people. The property damage is believed to be slight
 The exact number of casualties cannot be definitely announced at present, but is thought to be far less than those of the last raid before this one. The raid just prior to this one took place on the night of January 31 last when. 49 persons were killed and 206 injured
 REPRISAL, SAY HUNS
 BERLIN, Mar. 9.-The war office announces that squadron of Ger man airmen last night raided Paris with great success, killing great number of people and doing consid erable damage. The raid was in the nature of a reprisal for recent raids made by French planes on German cities.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
LONE AMERICAN
 ATTACKS
 GERMAN PATROL
Associated PressS


 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Mar. 9.-If anything haG been needed to convince the Ameri can soldiers that they had the bulge on the Huns, that thing happened last night when a lone American sentry killed the leader of Ger man patrol of forty members ant put the remainder of the Huns te headlong flight. In addition to kill ing the leader of the enemy patrol the American infantryman wounded several others before they disappear ed into the shell holes and dark ness of No Mans Land.
 The sentry discovered the Ger man patrol after it had stealthily entered an advanced American line and was endeavoring to sneak up or the men back of it. The sentry op ened fire and at the first shot tho leader dropped dead. Other shots took effect from the screams which  went up. and the entire enemy pa trol broke for the cover of darkness. and in headlong flight for their owr trenches.
 The sentry knew that there was an American patrol of four men near by and counted on it for assistance A. rade's shots. the patrol laid for tht enemy as they emerged from tht trench and fired on them, and it is believed wounded a number.
 The sentry's name is mentioned ir all official reports, and he has beer congratulated by his comrades ant recommended for especial recogni ton by his officers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
HUGH SHIPPING IS BEING COMIPI ETEsO
DENIES LANDS TROOPS
 ON RUSS SOIL
Associated Pressl

Associated Pressl
 NEW YORK, Mar. 9.-Copies ot German newspapers for January re. gently received here give accounts confirming the Russian story of the landing of Japanese troops in Si. beria. The German papers asser. that not only have Japanese troops been landed in viadivostok, but Am. erlcan and British troops likewise 1t is declared that the harbor and the entire city of VIadivostok is oe. cupied by allied forces.
 DENIES REPORT
 LONDON. Mar. S.-The alleged landing of four thousand Japanese troops in Vladivostok, as reported in Petrograd newspapers. has been de nied by the Japanese ambassador to Russia. who states that there is ab solutely no foundation to the story He asserts that Japan's forces at Vladivostok consist of warships sent there at the same time that other allied nations dispatched vessels to the same port to protect their inter. ests.
 The alleged landing of the Japan. ese troops appeared in the Novaia Zhian. Petrograd newspaper, on January 19 last The paper asserts that the Japanese cruiser Mikado arrived in Vladivostok on January IF. and was followed on January IA by two Japanese cruisers. The three ships are said to have landed 1000 soldiers to protect Japanese interests.
 It is believed here that the story is an error and that the three cruis. CTS mentioned are a part of the al. iie6 aaval force which has been sta. Iionef off yladivostok for several weeks for the protection of allied subjects from possible anarchist uprising.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
MAIN SET FREE
 WITHOUT DELAY
PreSS)

Associated Press)
 CHEHALIS, Wn., Mar 9.-After a few minutes of deliberation, the jury today returned verdict of not gull ty in the case of Oscar B. Main, charged with murder in the first de- gree. It was charged that Main killed Fred H. Swayne, German groceryman of Napavine, last Jan uary.
 The case created big sensation throughout the state. The accused man was one of the most prominent realty dealers in this city and Seat tie. He is a brother of State Su- preme Judge Main. The verdict was expected after all the evidence had been presented by the prosecution. 1t being held that the charge had fallen down completely.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
SWIFT PACIFIC
 VESSELS TAKEN
Associated Pressb


 SEATTLE, Mar. 9.-The navy off cials today commandeered the steam CTS Yale and Harvard, rated as the swiftest steamers on the Pacific coast. They have rating of from twenty-one to twenty-five knots an hour.
 These steamers are the property of the Pacific Steamship company and have a gross tonnage of 3.7O0 each. They were brought from the Atlantic coast several years ago and have been on the Pacific coast runs since that time. It Is probable that wooden ships. and vessels procured by America from neutral nations by negotiations. will be used to replace these vessels and others recently communicated.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
L0NCSHOREMEN
 GO ON STRIKE
(AR6OCiated Preesl

VANCOUVER. B. C.. Mar 9.-All longsbore work in this city is tied up by a strike of several hundred longshoremen who quit work this afternoon when Peter Sinclair, a fel- low workman, was arrested. Sinclair was suspected of being draft evad. or. Upon investigation. he proved that he was over military age and was promptly released.
 The longshoremen. despite the re- lease. have refused to return to their positions. A meeting has been called for tomorrow by the strikers. and the omcials will make an effort to induce them to call off the tie-up.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
CAM BAsoFF CASE IS
 POSTPONED TO TUESDAY

In the case of Cam Basoff. against whom a true bill was returned by the grand jury on the charge of failing to register. the court was ad- vised that owing to the impossible
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11

LONDON, Mar. 9.-Dispatches from Stockholm state that two Russian transports were sunk last Thursday by German destroyers in fight south of the Aaland Islands. No de tails of the engagement were re. ceived. and the number of troops lost Is uncertain,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
TORNADO WIPES
 OUT OHIO TOWN
Associated p..Ss)

LIMA, Ohio, Mar 9.-Meager re- ports just received here indicate that at least six persons have been killed and several injured by tor nado in Van Vert county The town of Continental is reported to have been completely wiped out. All section, and accurate reports are ab- solutely unobtainable. The loss of life may reach much great figure than Is now indicated.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
RUMANIA SIGNS
 RUSSIAN PEACE
Associated PreasI

LONDON, Mar. 9.-1,ussian dis patches today announce the conclu- sion of a peace agreement between Rumania and Russia by which the Rumanian troops will be withdrawn from that portion of Bessarabia that they occupied several weeks ago. No indemnities were demanded by either nation and no territory was ceded. This peace takes Rumania entirely out of the war. and it is thought that her forces will be demobilized and return to their former occupa' tions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11

condition of the trail between Ne mana and Fairbanks 1t would be in- possible for the defendant to ap- pear until later date. Upon this showing the court set the arraign- ment for ten o'clock Tuesday morn- ing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05

as the committee would like to make
1t. Still some concessions have been
secured from the central powers.
Since the United States entered
the war, Americans have not been
exactly popular in Germany. There
was big Yankee Y. M, c. A. organ
ization looking after Allied prison.
ers in the Fatherland prior to April,
1917, but when Uncle Sam got tired
of fooling and went to fighting, the
workers were handed their hats.
Most of them came out with AM
bassador James W. Gerard, but the
Germans had confidence enough in
Conrad Hoffman, one Of the "Y'
leaders in the work among the pris-
oners, to allow him to remain for
several months.
When it became necessary for the
Americans to leave, the Y. nj. C. A.
activities were placed in the hands
Of neutrals, mainly Swiss and Scan
danavian. These men are doing ex-
csllent work, continuing the various
activities instituted by the Yankees.
The funds are still being furnished
by the International Committee,
which maintains a central office in
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05

Berne, Switzerland, in charge Of
A. C. Harte. Other officers are To-
Gated in Berlin, Vienna, Paris, Pet.
rograd, Copenhagen. Rome and
Sofia.
The work of the War Prisoners
Aid Department consists mainly in
furnishing the interned men with
means of amusing themselves, and
pursuing studies in various subjects.
Books, particularly those Of a tech
nical nature. are in great demand.
Musical instruments. indoor and
outdoor paraphernalia for games,
theatrical material, and in some
cases food and clothing, are sent in.
Scores Of prisoners are putting in
most of their time studying elec-
tricity, chemistry. engineering, sur
veying, etc, so that when the war
. is ove', or they are exchanged they
will be qualified to hold better posi-
tions than they ever have held be-
fore. 1t seems strange that term
Of a prisoner of war might be the
means Of starting a man ci the road
to success, but this is what is likely
to happen in some cases. y
Recently a car load OF Aasebalis
and other athletic goods was sor-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05
BY E. A. BACHELOR
Wv YHEN an American soldier is
W unlueky enough to be taken

vXTHEN an American soldier is
NV unlucky enough to be taken
prisoner by the Boche apd
sent to one of the camps in the in.
terror of Germany he doesn't lose all
contact with his own people. tits
true that he doesn't have an Ameri-
can daily paper delivered with his
coffee and eggs each morning, nor
receive letter every afternoon with
the latest gossip from home. He is
fairly we'll kept out of touch with
his own land but occasionally he
learns that he has not been for
gotten. The Y. M. G. A. is one Of
the agencies that keeps the line Of
communication open.
In a quiet way the International
Committee, through its European
agencies, is doing a great deal to
: ameliorate the condition of Yankee
prisoners Of war in Germany. The
work, of course, is subject to drastic
restrictions by the German Govern
ment and is not nearly so extensive
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05

On the table was large cluster of
white roses, and in the "vacant chair
a mass Of white and lavender flowers,
the gift of an absent friend. Other
bouquets and trailing vines, in the
same colors graeed the piano, small
stands, and screens, showing the love
and esteem which was her due. Her
life of<devotion, faith, and service, was
the subject of heartfelt talks by Mrs.
DR.. Clements who spoke for the Ladies
Aid society, Mrs. John Lewis for the
young people. Both these ladies en-
phasized her works of love, and her
wonderful faith. Mrs. Leonard spoke
in thrilling terms of her victorious life
"a tribute from the North Pacific board
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05
ed from previous injuries:

ed from previous injuries;
$. Pattenbury, injured Sept. 6, l0l7
at Portland, died August 16, 1918.
Walter Nelson, injured Sept. 13, 1918
at Birkenfield, died Sept %, 1918
Of the total number reported, 56f
were subject to the provisions Of the
compensation act, IS were from firms
and corporations which have rejected
the provisions Of the compensation act,
and were from public utility curpor-
ations not subject to the provisions Of
the compensation law, one Of this mum
Der. however, being a passenger that
was injured.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05

warded through Switzerland to
American, prisoners in German
camps. No assurance had been given
by The Imperial Government that
this consignment would be allowed
to 90 through, but Mr.. Harte had
hopes that he would be able to ar
range it. Included in the consign-
ment were 27I5 dozen baseballs, six
dozen bats, 10 dozen tennis balls, a
dozen tennis rackets, several dozen
footballs, etc, Imagine the whoops
of joy that will greet its arrival at
its destination.
German prisoners insFrance also
are cared for by the Y. Nj. c. \.
through an agreement with the Teu-
tons that whatever is done fer
Allied prisoners in their country
must also be done for the Boehe
captives held by the Allies. Books,
games, musical instruments, theat-
rical makeup and costumes, ath-
letics equipment, ETC., are being
furnished the "Fritzies." The de-
lnand for musical instruments and
theatrical material is particularly
great. Almost every German has
some sort Of musical talent, and
many of them are amateur thespi-
ans Of ability also. Up to date, the
Y. NJ G. A. hasn't been able to keep
up with the demands made upon it
by the deyotees of these two arts.
The work has been extended to the.
Polish prisoners held in France. In
one camp, the Poles publish a very
well-edited and well-printed news
paper, This little sheet, besides
amusing its editors and readers, is
doing excellent missionary work by
printing the truth about the politl
cal aspects Of the war and thus dis
abusing the prisoners Of some Of tho
fslge ideas engendered by inspired
prHosgandists supported by German
gold,
The International Committee Of
the Y. n. G. A. issworking with tho
prisoners Of war in all parts Of tha
Central Powers, as well as in Ger
mauy proper.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05

The deceased was formerly in business
in this city retiring from active life a
few years ago and has since made his
home in this City and Portland. He
leaves to mourn his death wife and
two daughters, Mrs. John Copper Of
Seattle, Warrington, and Mrs, Smith of
Marcus, Washington. Funeral arrange
ments have not been made pending the
arrival sof the daughters.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05
Memorial Services
For Mrs. R. 5. Wallace

A beautifpl memorial service was
arranged by the ladies of the Womans
Missionary, and Ladies Aid societies
Of the Presbyterian church, in honor
of Mrs. R. S. Wallace, whose death
came suddenly while on visit to her
daughter, and sister, in the east.
The program was beautifully carried
out in the parlor of the church, Friday
afternoon, Oct. 4th, this being the time
of the regular October missionary meet
ing, of which Mrs. Wallace has been
for sdseral years its faithful PRESIDENT
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05
Accidents During Week
Number 5S5---Three Fatal

During the past week the state in
dustrial accident commission received
reports of 5S5 accidents, of which three
were fatal In addition two fatalities
previous injuries. The fatal accidents
were:
s. Yamashita, Philomath, Oregon, log
ging; Jos. II. Metheny, Portland, ship
building; Andre Vavakoyich, Portland
foundry.
TIE two following fatalities result
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05
naath Takes ]. II. Neis

John II. Neis, one of the old time
business men of this city, died at his
home, 125 Ash street, Wednesday ev-
.ening at the age Of 10 years. Mr. Neis
had been in failing health for some
timie but bis death was entirely un-
expected as he had remarked that day
that be was feeling better than usual.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05

of Missions, Of which she was a mem
Der, was read by Mrs. Seeley of Port
land. A tribute of love from the mis-
sionary and ladies aid societies, was
read by Mrs. D. P. Junk, who also
read the beautiful lines written by
Mrs. Grilley in memory Of her dear
friend. Several charter members OF
the Willamette Presbyterial society,
were present from other towns, who
had been associated in the work with
Mrs. Wallace, and the devotD1al exer-
cises were led by one of these, Mrs.
Jones' in an inspiring manner. Miss
Alice Judd and Margaret Hodge sang
sweetly, the duet, clark, bark my
SOUL" and the hymn Under His
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05

Where caste Is banished, and sect is gone.
But the Ten Commandments thunder onl
Where Youth gains manhood to deny
The ceaseless lure of the Lorelei.
Where America spans the seas to dwell
With her knightly men on the rim of hell!
"A hut that fathers dove has founded
A place that mothers love has boundedl
"A spot by sweetheart's love surrounded
"A taste Of home for hearts that sigh
1T is this you build hen you build ""
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05

wing,'' was rendered near the close
by Miss Judd. Many from other
churches gathered to show their love
and respect for this consecrated life,
Mrs. Emmons, first vice president,
nresidcd
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05

VXTHAT do you build when you build "Y"l
wv A home-roof under foreign sky
A little house by the side of the road
Where brother eases his pressing load
Where still the Good Samaritan
May come and be friend to mani
Where a lonesome lad in woman's eyes,
Can see his mothers face arisel
Where chap can write what he longs to say
! To true blue girl in the u. S. Al
Where there are a hundred brands Of Joy
To welcome and cheer homesck boyl
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05
Monmouth Boy Killed
On Western Front

Capital Journal Special Service)
Dallas, Or, Oct. 5.-Roy Hohnson,
a Monmouth boy, who was a member of
Company L of this city wnen that or
ganiziation left for the European war
zone has been killed in action accord
ing to advices received from the war
department this week. johnson was kill
ed on July 18th on the French battle
fields and is the first boy from Com
pany L to be officially declared as
dead by the government officials. Ore
ly P. Chase another Dallas boy has
been reported unoffieially as being
killed in action on July % but his
death is doubted by some as the war
department has telegraphed that they
have no official announcement of his
having been killed. Johnson enlisted
with Company l. few days before it
left for Vancouver barracks, having
walked in from farm near Airlie
when he heard that the Dallas com
pany needed men.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-05
Dallas Captaln Receives Promotion

Dallas Captain Receives Promotion
Captain Conrad Stafrin, commander
of Company i when it left for the
front writes his wife in this city that
he is acting as a major in the army
now and expects to be called to service
on the French front within a few days.
Captain stafrin also stated in the let
ter that Lieutenant Oscar /. Chenoweth
of Company Il had been transferred
to the Ninth United States infantry
and holds the same office with that or
ganization. Second Lieutenant Waldo
Finn of Company l. is now the com.
mander of what remains Of the famous
Dallas company Of the old Third Orc
gOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

The resurfacing on lower State stree
of about 500 feet in length is progress.
ing and it will be fine stretch OF road
when finally completed. A sewer has
been completed on Arsenal street, abou,
$50 feet from Eastern avenue, running
towards the hospital. The sewer on
Melville street is being rebuilt. 1t was
found that the sewer was in such condi.
ton and so badly in need of repairs that
practically new sewer has been built
Resurfacing on Green street from the
top Of Rines hill to Chapel street is
about completed The work on State
street from Western avenue to Win
throp street is completed and the final
coat of Tarvia will be placed as soon
as the foundation is seasoned On the
West River road repairs are being made
in the poorest places in the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
Great Need Of Nurses in War WorL

Americas hour in the war has
struck and every trained head,
trained hand and trained heart is
summoned to personal service, and
above all the women are called, ac-
cording to an article in the New
England Division Red Cross bulletin
which has just been received at the
ctIice of the Augusta Chapter. The
need for a great number Of nurses
is acute" says Surgeon General Cor
gas of the United States Army.
Just how acute that need is, the
actual figures show in a startling
way: The estimated total number of
nurses in the United States is now
between $4,000 and 100000; the to-
tai needed from the beginning Of the
war, April, 1917, to Jan. /, 1919
u 900: the total actually secured and
assigned to duty by the American
Red Cross up to Aug. /. 1sIs--1s,-
e4C; between now and January /,
1919, must be secured 1850. Out Of
that number the surgeon general
wants by Oct. 5000. That means
hat the Red Cross must secure 1909
nurses week until Oct l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE
TTCN RE
wary P'ckford in "Rebecea Of Sum
nyorook Farm; Mutual War
News; kIeinc Comedy

Wary Pickford in "Rebecea Of Sun.
nyorook Farm; Mutual War
News; kIeine Comedy
or all the great successes tho,
mary Pickford has appeared in
uere are none that stand out as
prominent as Kate Douglas Wiz
GINS immortal story "Rebecca If
Sunnybrook Farm" This picture was
SHOWN IN Augusta sometime ago
emu SO many requests have been re-
ceived by the Colonial management
ieom people who desire to see tho
picture again, and from the few nm
- rtunates who were unable to attend
nc showing that inasmucb as a neu,
PRINT has been made, the picture will
ne SHOWN again this afternoon and
evening. In recent National Vot-
Jug contest. the popularity of Re
hecca or Sunnybrook Farm" appea rod
E'eater than that OF any five nic-
use produced during tie past wear
Inc current Mutual War News
eekly will show many interesting
events both in this country and in
sEe war Zone. 4 Kieine comedy of
special merit is also on today's nro-
gram.
tomorrow Billie Burke in "The
Pursuit of Polly"
Watch for the Special Labor Dav
program. Three complete shows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

Sergeant Alfred Castoneuay of Front
street. Waterville, reported seriously
wounded IN Fridays morning Official
list, enlisted in CO. II, 103d u S Infan-
try, April 3, 1917 In letters TO his
mother and sister, dated July IS, Sergt.
Castonguay reported the death in battle
of his brother 1st Sergt Arthur CASTOR
quay, but the report has not been Off
cially confirmed
Bangor Me, Aug. 29-Mrs. Lillian
Ryan Of al Harlow street received a
telegram on Wednesday that her son.
Chester James Ryan OF the Canadian
Expeditionary Forces in France was Of
fically reported missing Aug. H.
Ryan was a private in Canadian
regiment Of infantry and enlisted in OF
tawa three years ago when he was only
u years of age. Since that time he has
been reported wounded twice and at one
time was in a Belgian base hospital. 1t
is believed that he is located with the
Canadian contingent in the Ypres sec
tor. As there has been no military ac-
tivty in that sector the past month It
is difficult to understand how he came
up missing. Mrs. Ryan is eagerly
awaiting informa ton that will reveal
just what happened to him although she