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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
AMBASSADOR FRANCIS UNHEARD
 FROM SINCE FEBRUARY SECOND:
 MAY HAVE STARTED FOR SWEDEN
(Assoc1ated Pressl

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 8.-The state depart today in receipt of information from Minister Nor r Stockhom that he has received unconhmed dis patch from Petrograd that the Boshev has expelled every allied minister and diplomat from Russia He also advises that the report stated that the ministers and their stas for the Swedish border and expected to arrive in short time
 The state department is slightly uneasy the situa on and incredible such action seems, the fact that communications have been received here from Ambassador Francis Petrograd since February 2, lends weight to the otherwise unconhrned report.
 Minister Morris has been instructed make every ef- fort possible get into communication with Ambassador Francis and ascertain the truth or fasy of the report corning the expulsion of the allied representatives.
 For the last two days, reports of unchecked rotng in Perograd coupled with much footing and wanton destruc- on of property indicate that the city may be in the throes of anarchy, with the Bolshevk government fighting for its existence
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
Jellicoe Sees Bad
 Times Ahead of Us
THINKS SUBMARINES WILL BE CURED BY AUGUST-GREAT
 LOSSES ARE NOW COMING
lASSociatH PraSSl

(ASsociate- Pr1ss)
 LONDON, Feb. Sir John Jellicoe, former commander of the British naval forces, and later chief of the British naval forces, said today that he was afraid that the allies were in for some hard fighting during the next few months, but that the submarines would be curbed be- fore the end of the coming sum- mer.
 Said the admiral: we are in for bad time for a few months, but by late summer, or about next August, l believe we will be able to say that the subma- rine menace is. killed" The ad- miral thinks that Germany Is now concentrating all her efforts on her submarine warfare in a last desperate effort to prevent the Americans from landing an army on the French front.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
BODIES HUNDRED TWENTY-SX
 AMERICANS ARE RECOVERED:
 FORTY OTHERS ARE MISSING
Associated Press)


 LONDON, Feb. 8--The British admiralty announced tonight that the bodies of 26 American soldiers have been washed ashore the of Ireland and have been tered with full military honors The admiralty that the latest figures received show total loss of 166 from the steamer Tuscana which sunk last Tuesday night while carrying 2,179 American soldiers.
 The Americans who suffering from severe ex- posture and who immediately rushed hospitals nearly all ready for duty Several of the however, will be forced to remain there for several days threatened pneumonia
 LIST NOT ANNOUNCED
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb 8-The war depart nen tonight issued statement saying that is yet able the list of Tuscana survivors, No official report has been received yet which changes the estimate made yesterday of 21O missing, of which number 3 American soldiers.
 It stated that additional details had been received
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
ROOSEVELT NOW
 IMPROVING AND
 OUTLOOK GOOD
Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-Physicians attending ex.President Roosevelt to- night issued bulletin stating that he has shown marked improvement during the past few hours, and the chances for his recovery are said to be very encouraging. His condi- tion, however, is still very serious, and he is not yet out of danger.
 The second operation for abscesses in his ears was performed this morn ing after an examination had deter mined that it was absolutely neces- sary in order to save his life. The first operation was performed last Wednesday.
 The noted ex-President was ex- tremely low last night. and only his indomitable will pulled him through alive. He is in much better condi- tion tonight and much encourage. ment is felt.
 PRESIDENT SENDS MESSAGE
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B. President Wilson this morning, upon learning of the serious condition of Colonel Roosevelt, at once sent Mrs. Roosevelt a short message of sym pathy and expressed a profound wish for her husbands speedy re- covery. "The nation needs such men in times like this," said the President in his message.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
PACIFIC SHIPS
 MUST REGISTER
 AND GET PERMIT

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Feb. B. The government is preparing to de. termine exactly the number of tons of shipping now operating in the coastwise trade along the Pacific coast and from Pacific coast ports to Alaska and British Columbia ports. Orders which will make this information available were issued to- day by the local customs officials.
 Collector of Customs Davis an nounces that all Pacific coast yes sells engaged in the coastwise trade will in the future be required to ob. tain special permits before clearing for ports. Vessels not complying with this order are liable to con fiscation by the government.
 In this manner the government will be enabled to obtain an accurate estimate on the number of vessels and their carrying capacity which are now engaged in the coastwise trade.
 Numerous appeals have been maoe to the government against seizine coastwise vessels, with statements that it will work hardships in the regions affected. With the tonnage of shipping available. the govern ment will be enabled to determine the reliability of such claims and the need of the claimants.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
GOVERNMENT ID REQUIRE LICENSE
 FOR ALL SHIPS
Associated PrcsSl


 WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. B. The first steps of the governments plans to obtain extra ships for the transportation of troops and supplies across the Atlantic were revealed here tonight. The first of these will be the licensing of all trade, both export and import.
 No shipments will be permitted to be made from America. nor will there be any imports allowed to en- ter the country which have not been licensed. Many unnecessary arti- cles which have heretofore been i'm ported into the country will be pro- hibited from entry. Numerous ar ticles which have been shipped from the country will be held at home. This will release a number of ships for the more important movement of troops and war supplies.
 The next step to be taken will be the withdrawal of a number from thc COdSlWlSc SclNlCc Ol luc and South American coasts. These vessels will be partly replaced with neutral vessels which were recently secured by the American govern ment through negotiations with neu- tral nations of Europe. A number of these vessels were secured from Holland.
 PRoLoNG THE WAR
 AMSTERDAM, Feb. 8.-The Ger man under foreign secretary. Herr Busche. stated that the action of the American govel nment in pro- curing ships from neutral govern ments was one of great foresight and would cause the Germans some trouble. He declared that it would enable the allies to get supplies otherwise impossible to obtain and would thus prolong the war. He declared that the submarines would eventually sink these ships If used in transatlantic shipping. but that it would take time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
SHRINER BALL
 FEBRUARY 7

Invitations have been issued by the Farthest North Shrine club an nouncing their dance to be held on Washington's birthday. February P. at the Masonic Temple.
 This affair will be given for the benefit of the Y. M. c. A.. which or ganization is doing wonderful work in the trenches at the front.
 Admission has been fixed at $2 a couple. with charge of s1 each for extra ladies. The dance will be- gin at o'clock. Besides dancing refreshments will be served
 The U. s. Civil Service commits sion has announced that an exami- nation will be held at Ketchikan on the 16th of this month for mate on the lighthouse tender Cedar at a salary of $1.200 a year. with five per cent increase for the fiscal year ending June 30th. Applicants will be required to hold a lake. bay or sound license and preference will be given Alaskans. Applications will be received at the district sec retary's once at Seattle.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
Death Penalty for
 Former Choir Boy
PAUL CHAPMAN SENTENCED TO ELECTRIC CHAIR FOR MUIR.
 DER OF TWO PERSONS
lASSoclated PresSl

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-After deliberating for only twenty minutes. the jury today returned a verdict of murder in the first degree against Paul Chapman. Chapman is only sixteen years of age and was formerly a choir boy in one of New York's larg- est churches. He received the verdict stoically. and was seem ingly unaffected. The verdict carries with 1t penalty of death in the electric chair.
 Chapman was a member of a gang of robbers ,and when sur prised in robbing a house. killed two persons in making his es. cape. He was caught by the police in the act of disposing of part of the loot, and the evil dence secured against him was strong enough to secure a con- viction.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
CUR ARTILLERY
 CREATES HAVOC
 IN HUN DEFENSE
Associated Press)


 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Feb. 8.-The American of ficers are jubilant over the accuracy of the fire of the gunners serving the American artillery. All today the artillerying has been intense, with the Americans continually har. assing the enemy lines. Several of the enemy's gun positions were To. cated, and those which escaped de. struction were forced to take up other positions.
 The Americans are deyoting spe' cial attention to the trenches, cross. roads and dugouts. Many shells have fallen squarely on the enemy trenches, and several dugouts were destroyed. The light railways which serve the Germans for supply lines were located today and the range accurately drawn. The bombardment was then directed against these with tremendous execution. The houses where German troops are billeted were also located and subjected to a destructive shell fire.
 The infantry, together with ma chine gun platoons, have been locat ing and cleaning out the Hun snip CTS, which were troublesome for a few days. So close has been the shooting of the Americans. that very little sniping is now being tried by the enemy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
AUSTRIA FACES SECOND CRISIS:
 CABINET QUITS
Associated Press,


 AMSTERDAM. Feb. 8.-There is every indication that the government of Austria is again facing a serious crisis over internal conditions, and an increasing demand for a peace full settlement with Russia without reference to the outcome Of the German negotiations with the Bol. sheviki. A Vienna dispatch received here this morning states that Dr. Won Seydler, the Austrian premier rendered the resignation of the en tire cabinet to the government, stat ing that 1t was no longer possible for them to serve.
 It is believed here that the cabinet fears a repetition of the recent la bor troubles and realizes that d fail ure to make peace with Russia will be the signal for even greater out breaks among the laboring class No action has yet been taken by the government with reference to the resignations. but they will prob ably be accepted. No one has been called on yet to organize a new cabinet.
 The return of Count Czernin from Brest Litovsk recently is though, to have some bearing on the resig nation of the cabinet. It is possi ble that the action of the cabinet may forecast a complete rupture ir the Russian-Teuton negotiations.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
REMAINS WILL
 ARRIVE MONDAY

Arrangements have been made at Brooks whereby the remains of Frank McHugh will be brought to Fairbanks. Some of the deceased mans friends have made a coffin for the remains and they will be brought to Olnes by Carl Whites stage.
 In speaking of the fire. recent arrivals state that all that remained of the unfortunate man could be put in half of a fve-gallon oil can. Great efforts were made to keep the fire down by shoveling snow on 1t. but the heat was too intense and they were compelled to stand by and see McHugh cremated.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
DRAFT CHANGE NOW APPROVED
 BY COMMITTEE
(AssocIated Pressl

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B. The senate military committee this morning unanimously approved the administrators measure authorizing the registration of all men reaching the age of 21 years since last june. at the close of the registration peri. cd, and also to register all men at- taining the same age until the end of the war This bill will not be de bated to any great extent. as its purpose is approved by practically every member of both houses of congress.
 It is expected that this registra- ton will provide an additional 700.- 900 men each year coming under classification one of the new Ques. tionnaire. This number will insure a large trained reserve force by which the land force of the United States can be kept up to it's full fighting strength.
 
 military committee did not contain any provision for the discharge of registered, undrafted men attaining the age of 21 years. Neither did 1t include the amendment reducing the age from 21 to 19 years. This amendment was offered in the com. mittee room but was defeated. It is possible that it's supporters may seek to amend the bill in this man. ner in the senate.
 Another change is made in the present draft regulations by this new measure. Under the present regulations. the quota of men in each class is based on the popula- ton of each state. but under the new regulations each states quota will be determined by the number of men in class one.
 In a recent letter mail from the states, letters were received at Idita. rod from c. Ellis Gardner, formerly assistant United States attorney. He is now located at his old home in North Carolina. He reports that he has been quite i'll for some weeks. but at the time of writing he was on the high road to recovery.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
EXPERTS CALLED
 ON IMMEDIATELY
Associated Fressl

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. B. A special committee this morning reported favorably on the measure authorizing the President to call into active service all skilled industrial and agricultural experts. The mea- sure will probably be passed in a short time. as the need for the ser vices of these persons is imperative.
 The measure authorizes the call of any expert, regardless of classi- ication. under the new question naire. place of residence or quota. They will be given important tasks bearing upon the increase in pro. duction and output for the coming season.
 Yohva T1rspanA nP N1oarv Nrnak fa
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11

Growing mushrooms in the Klon- dike at fifty below may sound like a pipe dream, but such is not the fact, for William Walker. of the K. T. M., has them growing in the base ment of his residence on Third ave nue in Dawson. Last summer while excavating for heater he made space for two mushroom beds each five by twelve feet and planted there some imported spawn. Now he is living on steak garnished with them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
HEATLESS ORDER
 PARTIALLY HELD
S(ASSOcio to.i proSal


 WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. B. The fuel administrators order for heatless Mondays was partially sus' pended today by National Adminis' trator Garfield. In all states south of Virginia business will proceed in the normal manner on all week days. This action was taken on ac count of the improved weather and traffic conditions.
 It was also announced that the fuel administration hopes to raise the order entirely after next Mon day. Much benefit has resulted di' rectly from this order. and hundreds of thousands of tons of coal have been saved thereby.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11

John Durand. of Cleary creek. ii visiting in town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-28
DeK.iIb..

Moving will soon be the order of
the day IN this vicinity. and II moth
ing happens the roads will be in fine
Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Wilson and
Delbert spent Sunday with Mr.. and
VI Harve DeKalb had business in
Grand River Saturday.
Charles Wilson and link Wells
went to Decatur Saturday to get
some seed corn.
Zona Housh spent Wednesday
night dSare1 1 G Wgsea s end hna tam any
Miss Ruth Wilson spent Sunday
d Maaa ter; e Coda, o Of Van Vert. '
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Anderson were
Van Vert callers Saturday.
Everybody were excited Saturday
evening when a balloon passed over
this neighborhood. Some thought
there were soIle men in it but it
was rather difficult to tell. Anyway
it was going at pretty GOOD speed.
George, South was called to Car
den Grove Monday by the serious IL
ness of his cousin, Lee Hill. He
passed away that evening.
Charles and H: +. Wilson assist
ed H. D. DeKalb with his butcher
Tom Hall is still in the corn load
ing business kt DeKalb.
Charles Cox returned home Mon
day from a visit in the north.
II. d. DeKalb was a business cali
err in Grand River Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jink Wells spent
Sunday at the formers sister, Mrs.
Drew Kelley, who is sick again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-28
SELF DEFENSE
DEFEAT BAckAcnE AND KIDNEY
TRouslE u.Tn. AHuR'c.

Many people in this section, as else.
where, have suffered from rheumatism
and kidney trouble and have found
Anuric to lie the most successful remedy
to 0yercome these painful and danger
Gus ailments.
The lucky people are those who have
suffered, but who are now we'll because
they needed Natures warning signal in
time to correct their trouble with that
wonderful new discovery Of DR.. Pierce's
called Aneu-ric. YOU should promptly
heed these warnings, some Of which are
div spells, backache, irregnlarity. Of the
urine or the painful twinges Of rheuma-
tism, sciatica or lumbago Tqdelay may
make possible the dangerOu4 forms Of
kidney disease, such as diabetes or stone
in the bladder.
To overcome these distressing condi-
tions you should take plenty OF exercise
in the open air, avoid heavy meat diet,
drink freely OF, water and at, eech meal
take DR.. Pierce's Anuric Tablets double
(strength). You will, in short time, lind
that you are one of the firm indorsers OF
Anurfc, as are many of your neighbors.
You can obtain a trial package OF
Anuric by sending 10 cents TO DIR: NJ.
Pierce, Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, n. 7.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-28
Fairyiew.

Stokes Moore and wife spent Sat
urday night and Sunday at the
Charley Bellows home.
Bright and wife spent Sunday even
ing at the Charley Bright home, !.
o. L. Peck and wife spent Sunday
at Henry Perkins.
Bud Bright and wife spent Sunday
at Oliver Bright's.
Pete Bright and wife spent Sun
day at the Jim Ely home.
Lee Spencer and wife were Line
vile callers Friday of last. week.
Rosa Moore spent Saturday nlgnt
and Sunday with Ethel Moore. ).
Mrs. Wash Drake has been quite
sick the past week.
Mrs. Herd Davis and children call
ed on Mrs. H. T. Bright Saturday.
Dillon Wells and wife spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with her sis
ter, Mrs. George Bethards, of near
Woodland
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-28
y
Leroy.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Kello and chill
dren OF Humest0n, spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Buchanan and family.
her pareAts at Weldon Saturday:
Mrs. Grandy returned Saturday
from q visit at Pella.
Elliott Wells and son Pearl were
visitors at Weldon Saturday,
A RECEPTION was held IN the base
ment 81 the. Presbyterian church
syennE fer the b %yysr Hairy
derson and Harold Sutton, who
leave this week for Camp Dodge.
Lunch was served and the evening
was spent in social way.
A large crowd was present to. en-
Joy the home talent program given
evening for the benefit OF the Red
Mrs. Charles May visited Friday
and Saturday with her parents at
vanWert and attended the declama-
wv Mr.. . sad MRS. Ritter. Of weldon,
a Msie M "a 9 Eee q! s Sax guests Of M
Mrs. Cliff MCGEE and daughters,
Yelma aid Cleo, of Charlton, came
SaturdayIto visit with relatives and
MI. Cole was in Des Moines Mon
day and Tuesday taking medical
Mrs. Jane Rinard visited with her
daughter at Humeston last week. !.
Mrs. Edwards and children Of
Derby, visited Sunday at the Law
renee Heaton home.
Mr.. Stultz, who is conducting the
sale at the Stout & Fulton store, had
business at Leon last week Voc
MI
unfurled at the Methodist church
Sunday afternoon. The church was
decorated in the national colors and
flowers. Seats were reserved Tor
the parents and relatives of the boys
of the community, who are now IN
the service and those n who lea Nv t ms
fBSnsrgFs''9 and Edward Christian
Soldiers" After prayer the girls, OF i
the intermediate room gave flag
drill. Rev. Carder read the scripture
lesson and the choir sang stand up
for the Flag At the conclusion OF
Keep the Home Fires Burning"
and Ralph Petty rendered a solo.
The pastor then unfurled the, sery-
ice flag. which was presented to the
community by the w. c. T. Y.
ladies' and nlaced it on the wall.
Mrs. Philip Young called the roll.
As each name was called gei iaeS
an 4 star. Following is q list Of the
Haatnn BELL, Albert Buffuni,
Glenn Marshall, Will Brown, Harry
Calhoun, Lawrence Calhoun, Harold
Sutton, Albert Anderson. The serve
ice closed by the singing OF
America, by the audience. ~
John L. Sinclair. OF camp IKE e.
tho week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-28
statement Of Receipts and Disburse-.
n,ents OF Leon School District,
for the Year Ending Feb.
Is, 1913.

General Fund Receipts.
Feb. 1A 1917, balance. rs 972.2O
ne Treas',rer 'on 15,o1s.7s,
Received State Aid $500. 5000
Received Tuition go. 1,9O4.S4
Received semi-annual APP
portionment ..... o5g.d
Received sale of material 95.OI
Received interest on de- ~ N
posts AV'e9
Tota, .s19.631.3O
Balance oyerpaid $500
Total $40, 1880
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-28
Battle Hill.

Several from this neighborhood
attended the supper given for !ne
soldier boys at Kellerton SATURDAY
night. ,,,,d
little daughter, Alberta, lett fTlaay
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. M.
Stout and family.
Dave Drummond was a kellerton
caller Thursday. c.,os
HYATT ats surprised their many friends
when they We're quietly y, m ma eo.I at
Mt. Ayr THURSDAY. IN ne nonarsf5;.
latiOns. f.r,
Nv and Charles Payton and family
attended the dinner given at James
Payton's Sunday for their brotaer
Lew Payton, who will leave Monaay
for military training a. Gam and MS
Charles Hyatt spent Friday at
Ar nave T Drummond and family were
SUNDAY visitors at Charles Porters 8
Benjamin Smith left Friday for St.
Joseph, Mo-, for visit wlth frlenos
edward McGahuey had business
Dick Boord was Kellerton call
er Saturday. 80. c,.nd
River; spent the week END WIN n III
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed"
Golden McGahuey spent SUNDAY
with his brother, Oliver McGapueS
anS Mr. and Mrs. YIN. vanderflute
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hyatt
spent Sunday at Err Jones. ~ =
Those that spent SUNDAY at NJ; ars
+ Davenport. and family, Mr.; and NJ
Mrs John Manaasmith, Bill Schislal
and G. A. Mannasmith:
Al Payton and family spent sat
urday evening at Edward Meta
~ d i- q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-28
Rauch No. 2.

Remember school election is near
Mahiop Mccartney is moving his
corn to his new home.
Everett Seymour is going to move
near Garden Grove.
T. 1. Baker is moving some of his
belongings this week to the Bennett
Rosa Reed spent few days at
home, returning to Leon Monday.
Charles Norman is on the sick list
rand has been sick for week. DR..
Eiker was called Sunday. He is not
any better at this writing lMonday.)
Mrs. Laura McLaughlin spent
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. +.
Mrs. Eva, Dobson visited Sunday
with Mrs. Jennie Miller.
Freestone's spent Sunday at
Rauch's.
Williams Sunday night.
Floyd and Mrs. Shelton are the
proud parents of little son born to
them Sunday.
Wiley Akers and family, Jim Rey-
rEllars'.
All Miller sold his corn to Wood
Virgo Norman and John Mellow
ell are helping ALI Miller haul corn.
The farmers will sooon be busy
in the fieRs if this weather cont'n-
ueS.
Easter, March 81; If there is any
truth in the old adage Spring is
early this year" ~,
in Leon Monday.