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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
lNCENDIARY FIRES LAST YEAR
 CAUSE QUARTER OF A BILLION
 LOSS TO AMERICAN INDUSTRY
Associated Press)

TRENTON, N. J., Mar 1.-The operations of the German agents and sympathers in the United States the nation in fire losses during the year 1917 than any year since the great San Francisco earthquake 1906 The council of national defense issued official tonight showing that fire losses last year the United States $23OOOOOOO This loss resulted alone from ncen diary fires and does not include accidental ones.
 The statistics published by the council complete in every respect and show that the scope of the rebug ope raons nationwide The greater portion of the i'm total shown have been incurred in great featuring centers and along the seaboards.
 statement issued by the council urges stringent put into effect for the purpose of rddng on of the of the operations of the enenys agents
 The greater part of the losses incurred before the present restrictions placed upon enemy aliens The placing of docks and important industries in barred zones has had very beneficial effect and reduced the percentage of ncendary fires in these districts by large measure
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
AMERICANS ARE CAPTURED FROM
 FRENCH SECTOR
(ASSocjafAd PresSl

(ASSOclate0 PreSS1
 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Mar 4.-The ten Ameri- can prisoners claimed to have been captured by the Germans are prob ably the larger part of an American patrol party, numbering thirteen men, which went out into No Mans Land just before the opening of the German attempt to raid the Ameri. can trench in the Chemin Des Danes sector. This patrol has been unheard of since, and it is believed that all of them were either killed or cap- tured.
 The space between the American and German lines in the Chemin Des Dams sector has been thor oughly searched by American pa- trols, but no traces of the missing men have been uncovered. Several volunteer parties have been over the ground in the face of a heavy ma chine gun fire
 The German claims that prisoners have been captured in the recent raids on the Americans in the Foul sector are said to be absolutely false. No Americans are unaccounted for here.
 The enemy is apparently preparing to make another effort to raid the lines north of Foul. Between 300 and 1,500 gas shells are being hurled on the Americans in this sector ev- cry day. There have been no seri. ous gas casualties. as the men are thoroughly trained in the use of the gas masks.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
Military Operations in Siberia Only So- luton to Situadon--Japs to Move Quickly to Protect AL
 lied Interests
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 1.-The sudden the Russian situation and the practical certainty that the worknen and peasant council of Russia will ray the peace signed by the delegates Bres Lovk has brought the need for action in Siberia the foreground forcby It is acknowledged that military action Siberia by Japan is but question of few days the outside.
 The United States has expressed any view upon the matter but its attitude has been taken quarters silent agreement of the approval of the policy of the allow Japan go ahead and look after the allied interests in that quarter, using her judgment.
 It is the conviction in diplomatic circles that Japan is prepared and will strike suddenly and with sufficient force accomplish its immediate obectives. It necessary do this order to the emergency ditions and check the German influence which rapidly spreading throughout the section of Russia and protect the Vladvostok and other Trans Siberian railway points of storage
 How far Japan will go is largely matter of conjec- nothing official upon the subject has been exchanged between any of the governments concerned It is probable that Japan will leave diplomatic exchanges develop with the tact understanding that only the scope of the prise is to remain undecided
 The Japanese government has been keeping closely in touch with the developments Russia and understood to be in position to with dispatch There is great probability that marines will be landed Vadivostok within a few hours
 TO INVADE CHINA
 PEKING, Mar 1.-The governor of the province of Sin kang tonight reports that large forces of Russians massng the border and preparing invade China
 The governor panic stricken and asks that and ammunition be rushed to him at once, else it will be too late and the province of Sin kiang will be lost to China
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
MOMENTUM GAIN
 SEEN BY BAKER IN ENEMY RAIDS
Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. A. The war department sees consid. able gain in the momentum of the German proposed offensive during the past week. In the weekly re. view of war conditions. Secretary Baker notes the continuation of the German preparatory movement that is believed to be the prelude to a gi- gantic attempt to'wrest the offensive from the allied troops on the west ern front.
 The secretary cites the three Ger man attempts to reach the Ameri. can lines last week as an indication that the Huns are working to find the weakest spots of the allied de- fense. against which it Is believed a strong attack will be made in great force.
 The secretary finds nothing dis couraging in the situation along the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
VILLA BANDITS
 DESTROY NOTED
 NATIONAL MINE
Associated Press)


 FL PASO, Texas, Mar 4.-The ia. nous. National Mines and Shelter, owned and operated by an American company, was completely destroyed today. according to advices reaching here from Parral. This property was located at Magistral and the plant alone was valued at $1,50O,O00 The message from Parral states that two employees of the company were killed, both of them peon la borers, and two ore trucks were burned. The power plant and smell ters were completely demolished by the explosion of several heavy charg. es of dynamite.
 The destruction of the property was carried out by large portion of the followers of Villa, and there is reason to believe that Villa was in personal charge of the gang.
 The federal commander at Juarez has not received any information of the supposed outrage from official sources. There are at least three different detachments of federal fore es now endeavoring to cope with the willy bandit, but so far he has sue. cessfully eluded all pursuit. The state department has been notified of the alleged destruction of the Ma. tion company's property.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
TO
 INSTITUTE NEW
 SANITARY CAMP
(Associated Press)

PORTLAND, Ore, Mar. 4.-The government is planning to forestall the proposed 1. w. w. agitation in the northwestern lumber mills and camps for improved sanitary condi- tions and other reforms by voluntari- ly coming to the assistance of the workers in the northwestern spruce camps. Colonel Brice P. Disque, the head of the governments spruce pro- duction board, made an announce ment to that effect today.
 He told 600 loggers and sawmill men that the new eight-hour day in- stituted March l last by the lumber corporations means eight hours work at the former ten-hour wage sched- ule. He also stated that the men would soon not be compelled to fur nish their own bedding, as has been and still is the custom.
 The government, said Colonel Disque, is now purchasing 150,000 blankets for employees in timber camps and mills. The government is also shortly to put into operation a plan for improvement of the sani- tary conditions in the camps. Dry ing rooms for the workers are prom ised. The workers are also protect ed in the matter of living costs, the government having fixed the price of board at $7.35 per week.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
DRY CONVENTION
 CONFINES TODAY
Associated Press,

CHICAGO, H., Mar. 4.-The open ing sessions of the annual convention of the national prohibition party will begin tomorrow morning. One of the most important matters to be discussed will be the proposed com bination of the prohibitionists with the nationalists.
 The latter part is composed of persons who deserted the socialist convention in St. Louis because of the alleged disloyal stand taken by the socialists.
 The nationalists left the St. Louis convention and came here to hold convention of their own. The leaders have approached the dry leaders with a proposition of con- bining the two parties. The nation alist convention begins it's sessions next Wednesday.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
RUSSIANS BLOW
 UP BRIDGES TO STOP JAP MOVE
Associated p-essl


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. A. The Russians are destroying great number of railway bridges on the Trans-Siberian railway near the Chi nese frontier, according to advices received by the state department to- day. Chairman Stevens. of the Am erican Railway Mission to Russia. in dispatches to the state department states that between Lake Bailkal and the Chinese borders a number of bridges have been destroyed.
 The state department fears that this destruction may have the effect of preventing Ambassador Francis and other American representatives from reaching Vladivostok. if it should be thought advisable for them to leave the country. Nothing was heard from the ambassador today, and it is believed that he Is still at Vologda.
 Although without any details Of the Siberian situation, 1t is the gen. eral belief in official Washington that the Russians are destroying the bridges to prevent the expected Jap arese advance along the Trans-Si- berian railroad for the purpose of protecting the vast quantities of war supplies stored in that section of Russia.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
ROOSEVELT MAY
 BE PARTLY DEAF
Associated Press,

NEW YORK, Mar 4.-Leaving the hospital today, Colonel Roosevelt told newspaper men who lined the hall that he was feeling bully" and ex- pected to get in the game again after a short rest. MT. Roosevelt. it is feared, will be permanently deaf in his left ear as the rsult of the operations for abscesses which had to be performed to save his life
 The physicians attending the ex- President state that there is chance that the hearing of the colonel may return to normal after he has com pletely recovered from the effects of his illness. but that 1t is very slim.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
NEW SHIPS FOR
 ALASKA FREIGHT

SEATTLE, Mar. 4.--H. A. Rice, a merchant of Ketchikan, who is here on his way to the north after spend ing a winter in California. says that he finds many Alaskans here prepar- ing for their summers work. The Alaska transportation problem Is causing considerable worry, accord. ing to MT. Rice.
 He believes that the present fleet of vessels operating between Alas. kan ports and the Pacific coast will be overtaxed with the volume of freight to be moved north. Alas. kans. he states. are doing their best to have all supplies ready for early shipment.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
MANY MECHANICS ARE CALLED FOR
(Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. D. C., Mar A. The aviation section of the United States signal corps today issued a hurry-up call for 10000 machinists, mechanics. chauffeurs and other skilled workmen. Immense numbers of workers of these classes are need. ed badly and at once.
 Special advertisements are being carried by all papers to induce an immediate response to the call These men will form a large part of Am erica's aerial personnel and are need ed to handle gas engines and other machines belonging to the aviation section.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
JURY SELECTED
 IN MAIN TRIAL
Associated Pvess1


 CHEHALIS, Wash, Mar. 4.-After several days of effort the jury was obtained for the trial of Oscar R. Main, charged with the murder of a local merchant. The taking of tes- timony will begin tomorrow.
 The case is creating considerable interest throughout the state on ac- count of the prominence of the ac- cused man, who is prominent Seat tie and Chehalis real estate broker and a brother of Justice Main, of the supreme court. Justice Main is firmly convinced of his brothers innocence and believes that he will be easily vindicated.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
REACH
 FOURTH LINES
GA ssociatad Press,

PARIS, Mar. 4.--Today's official communiQue issued by the French war office states that the French forces in the Calonne region. by a sudden surprise attack, penetrated to the fourth line of the Germans. The advance penetrated to depth of 500 meters and was more than 1900 meters in width.
 The raiders captured 150 German prisoners and carried all objectives. A number of dugouts were bombed and their occupants killed. The French retired without serious loss to their original positions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
ELECTION FRAUD
 CASES ARE LOST
Associated Press1

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. A. In upholding decrees sustaining de- murrers to indictments in the Gin cinnati election fraud cases, the su- preme court of the United States decided that federal courts have jur- isdiction over bribery cases at gen. eral elections for the selection of federal officers. AS result of the decision 9s persons charged with fraud in the 1916 general elections are now compelled to stand trail.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
FIVE DEAD IN A
 FREIGHT WRECK
tASsocIated pressD

LEWISTOWN, Mont, Mar A. Five persons were killed and several others severely injured in a colli- sion of freight train and work extra late this afternoon. The wreck occurred between Harlowtown and Roundup. Through traffic was de- layed several hours by the wreck age.
 All of the injured and dead were employees of the Milwaukee road. The responsibility for the wreck has not yet been placed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
PREMIER TO BE
 CHOSEN TODAY
tAssociated Pressl

VICTORIA, B. C., Mar. 4.-The liberal members of the provincial legislature will hold a caucus to- morrow to select a leader to sue ceed the late Carey Harlan Brew ster, who died last week at Calgary from a sudden attack of pneumonia.
 The man selected by the liberals will then be summoned by the lieu tenant governor to form a new gov ernment. The funeral of former Pre- mier Brewster will be held tomor- row with state ceremonies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
TIMBERMEN WILL
 GUST AClTATORS
(AssOcjated pr.sby

SEATTLE, Mar. 4.-By an over whelming vote today, the representa- tives of northwestern timber work CTS and loggers voted to oust the I. w. W. element from the ranks of the workers and repudiated the idea that the timber workers are strongly in sympathy with the ln- dustrial Workers of the World pro- gram of hindrance to the govern ment in it's war prosecution plans.
 The convention went on record as being fully in sympathy with the American war and peace aims and pledged its loyal support to the gov ernment and declared in favor of us ing it's influence to prevent misun- from arising in the northwest which might upset the timber industry.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
TWO KILLED IN
 AIRPLANE FIRE
Associated Presa)

LAWTON, Okla. Mar. Alright Lieutenants Paul and Whitley, of the aerial school at Fort Sill, were killed tonight when the gas tank of their machine caught fire and ex- ploded. The machine dropped from a great height and was practically consumed by the flames from the exploding gas. The bodies of the two officers were burnt beyond all recognition.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11

western front and is highly pleased with the manner in which the Am. erican soldiers met and defeated the Hanoverians. composing the celebrat- ed shock troops of the enemy. which were used in three attempted raids upon the American positions last week.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
ORDNANCE BASE
 IS BEING BUILT
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar. A. In order to facilitate the handling of supplies for American troops and to have sufficient storage space for reserve supplies, the American war department will build $25,0O0, ,00O ordnance base in France. The ma terial for the construction of the base has been contracted for, and a large part of it is already on the way to France.
 The base will include twenty large storage warehouses. twelve shop and more than 100 smaller shops, magazines for munitions and and machine shops. The machine and tool equipment of the plant will cost about $5.000.000. It Is planned to rush construction work with all possible speed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
vas located at Ill Broadway.

was located at Ill Broadway.
 It is stated that it belonged to Richard Pfund. who was formerly manager of the German Telefunken plants at Sayville. N. Y, and Tuck. erton, N. J. The officials believe that Pfund has been operating this plant and sending valuable informa- tion regarding American military plans and other important news to the German government with this plant.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11

Among the many visitors in Fair banks this week is Geo. W. Ledger. United States commissioner at Ram part. Mr. Ledger has been called here on business of a court nature.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11
FEDERAL AGENTS
 SEIZE WIRELESS.
Associated Prsssl

Associated Press,
 NEW YORK, Mar. 4.-Federal agents tonight seized wireless plant sufficiently powerful to con- municate with Germany. The plant
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-11

Mrs. Hiram Chadwick, of Ester Siding, was a recent Fairbanks visit. or.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-26
6UPE RCARGo.

There Is a magazine'story which is bringing
tears With them glow of triumphant. joyous secr
~ every American that reads IT, The story is OF the
Extra Men" who travel IN each ship. and who fight
with boys IN France
This story been told before. in every land with
history of lru5 man. England
has iIl.44Is Ghost And Poland has the glorious
army which marches in the moonlight Chopins "A
Flat Major Polonaise"
The leader of the extra speaks TO the grand
mother who lives the road near Princeton field:
has just her grandson fifth Of his line to
fight for liberty.
Every American is ready" said her visitor Il
ready. Every who has fought for America is
going. There is company Of them behind Listenl"
Down the road faint clatter of hoofs. Some
joined Virginia as We crossed the Potomac
Others, old friends, through Valley
Forge" Some were in buff, shabby blue or
worn They are of all kinds and ages. some
OF them always friends
The visitor put Of the sweet clovepinks in his
button-hole.
IF you viii permit I viii carry it for your boy in
France We extra men, supercargo We shall cross
with boatload of boys who France must
be on the first troop-shp that goes And | shall ind
friends in France"
u wait theln all to know that there. They will
know. They will remember their countrys history even
remember And when the shells scream in the
French sky they viii forget many times America
has fought for liberty They will forget those early
soldiers. And they will forget Grant and Lee and
Lincoln The American eagle madam. has a very shrI
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-26
WAL BUTTONS SHOW.

At frequent intervals for the last four years the
Repuocanpress Of the country been calling atten-
ton to the importance Of protective tariff for the de
velopment and maintenance of the industry II
has been shown repeatedly no expense to the gov
eminent but at the expense Republican editors that
have here the materials the labor and the ma
chinery. but that Germany and Japan had wage
scales and limited the operation factories espe.
cally after the Democratic congress in 1913 cut the
import duties. Now the tariff commission with a
report showing these facts with in
formation that since the cut off German competition
America has taken the lead in producing buttons The
war has served greater protection than tariff ever
did. But the will not last forever. Neither will
Japan and Germany. or other nations. be content to
leave this country free from competition IL they again
invade our markets The only safe America
is 10 restore adequate protective tarr and do +,
before the end of the We have had enough of
postponing preparedness The commission is de-
serving Of credit for confirming what the Republican
has been saying for years that gets US no
where What this country needs congress that will
act in anticipation OF the trade competition that is com.
Ing as peace treaty is signed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-26
THE TIME TO PREPARE IS NOW.

1t is about time 10 the guns of publicity for
the Liberty Loan campaign and it is going to be
much different loan campaign than its predecessors
There will be begging and beating around the
bush about the loan and the time for to get that
fact fixed solidly in heads is right
You must begin your cloth henceforth accord
ing 10 government demands.
Fifteen billion dollars be raised by the govern
Through popular within the year II Is
estimated these about four months apart and the
campaigns being to raise about five billion dollars each
To this down into understandable terms 1t means
that every man. CHILD in the United States
contribute average OF $1O5 in the of the
If you have wife and three children and you are
in average your share will be 1925
for the year OF there will he those who cannot
buy of o5 worth of bonds for themselves and
each member of their families and there others who
buy bonds amounting great deal larger than
those. Those who buy many bonds will buy
and those who buy few bonds must buy those
few. But from source this huge sum of money
must be rased-AND 1T WILL BE RAISED
Now is the time to begin saving for j. First loan
drive starts September 2S and continues until Oct 10
Again repeat. cut your cloth accordingly,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-26
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FOOD PROFITEERING.

The loud and vociferous that are being voiced
auert the shameless prices for foodstus being
heaped on consumers by Of the profteering grocer5
continue undated Instead diminishing the protests
grow in volume Whether the swelling dtapason will
bring any results not remains 10 be seen.
good many remedies being suggested but SO
far none OF them have been put into One reader
this paper says The only effective to fight these
pirates bunch Of people get together and buy
their stuff in wholesale quantities from Chicago They
could afford 10 pay take orders and get them
filed in Chicago on cooperative basis. Your paper is
right calling the attention of the federal food ad
uninistrator this high-handed robbery but douet
whether get any relief The food administrator
Is not interested The remedy lies in our own hands if
will only take it"
Another consumer who has been comparing prices
for foodstufs in this territory and elsewhere said
There doubt that the people are being gouged in
ungody fashion and they will continue to be gouged
as long as they will stand for it."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-26
HAIL TO OUR MINERS!

Miners going the top with production. To
increase their maximum efficiency they making
personal sacrifices They giving up holiday picnics
Sunday picnics and carnivas: they appoint
committee of six instead of the whole coery attend
fellow workmans funeral
With these of the splendid work Amer
lean soldiers in France these recordbreakng re-
ports from miners The district representative for
Alabama the production for the July
412478 tons increase OF 32.741 tons over the
previous high record which 379737 The repre-
sentative for Big Sandy and Ekhorn of Ken
lucky report increase 2o003 tons for the same
week the record being 1926 against ss3
tons
This is but part Of the miners smashing records
It is up to householders save as vigorously as
miners are producing Twenty million householders by
doing their will add millions coal to the
miners supply and thus be backing up million men
who already in France
It is the determined cooperation of everybody-the
incessant watchfu1 resolve do our share that is
going to down the Hun in the long run