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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
FIRE DESTROYS
 WRANCEL MILL
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 WRANGEL, Alaska, Mar. 18.-The sawmill, blaming mill and box fac tory of the Wilson & Sylvester Mill company at this place burned tonight with the loss of several thousand feet of spruce lumber and practically all of the machinery and mill build ings. The loss is estimated at about s50,000. The plant was insured for S20,000. It was built thirty years ago.
 The company has been working for several weeks upon a large order for airplane spruce. Before the war it specialized on cannery supplies. It had a capacity of 30.000 feet of lumber per day. It is believed that the fire was caused by hot box in one of the bearings which set fire to shaving3 and, famed by high wind, the blaze got out of control. The machinery will be replaced as quickly as possible.
 By good work the flames were kept from spreading to the yards. which are filled with spruce lumber. It is estimated that at least 3,000,0 900 feet of spruce was on hand. All of this was saved.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
RUSS PEASANTS LOSE BY PEACE
 STATES LEADER
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 PETROGRAD. Mar. 18.-Pronlinent Russian leaders. some of them mem bers of the Maximalist branch of the social revolutionary party, are upset by the ratification of the Ger man peace treaty and foresee seri- ous times ahead for the Russian people. There Is a strong sentiment setting in against the terms, and this appears to be growing stronger every day.
 Marie Spiridonovo. a leader of the Bolsheviki element, declared today in an address before large crowd of soldiers and. workers that the of the German peace terms means that the peasants will lose the land which they have so recently acquired and the freedom which they have paid so much to obtain.
 She declared that the soviet. by ratifying the terms, has placed Rus. sia in the control of far greater despot than any the Romanoff regime ever produced and one who had the force to support any terms or con- ditions which he sought to impose upon the Russians. Russia. she stat ed, has been delivered into the hands of the enemy of human rights and liberty:
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
ARMY OFFICERS
 ACCUSE BARNES
 OF DISLOYALTY
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 NEW YORK, Mar. 1S.-A small sensation was created here today when Wm. Barnes, former "boss" of the Republican organization in New York. was arrested and taken to a local police station charged with hay. ing made disloyal statements. After lengthy explanation and an asser- tion of his loyalty, Barnes was re- leased with an admonition to be more careful of his language in the future.
 MT. Barnes was arrested at the request of two army officers who were his companions in local club, and who stated that he had been very radical and uncomplimentary in his references to Uncle Sam" The officers were incensed at his remarks and immediately reported them to the authorities.
 Upon Barnes arrival at the sta tion he was questioned and denied he had been Intentionally disloyal in his attitude and utterances. He said that he had said, or intended to- be construed as saying. that the people of the country were not very re- sponsive to the wars alarms and had no intention of reflecting upon the country's entrance into the war. With this explanation the charges were dropped and the former "boss" allowed to go free with a warning,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
MYSTERY BOOK
 IS SUPPRESSED
 BYDEPARTMEN7
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WASHINGTON. D. C., Mar. 1s.- The department of justice tonight issued an order suppressing the sale or distribution of "The Finished Mystery" a book supposed to have been written py the late Pastor Rus sell, of Brooklyn. The compiler of the book. Clayton J. Woodworth, has been arrested on charge of sedi- tious writings. He is alleged to have prepared the book since the war started.
 The book is said to have described patriotism as "a certain delusion and narrow-minded hatred of other peo- ples." There are many passages in the volume which are declared to be rank sedition.
 Copies of the book were seized in a raid recently made by federal off, cers on the Tabernacle. the Brook. lyn headquarters of the sect, at which time a dismantled wireless set was also found without the seals affixed as prescribed by the existing regulations.
 The book Is said to have a wide circulation among the followers of the late Pastor Russell. It has arous- ed much criticism in both America and Canada.
 CHINESE COOK INDICTED
 w. c. Tong, a lower river restaur- ant man. was indicted by the grand jury yesterday on the charge of re- ceiving stolen property.
 The three Panama soldiers who are in the federal jail are alleged to have used the Chinaman's restaurant as fence to dispose of their stolen meat.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
TAKE
 CHARGE SECTOR
 ON WEST FRONT
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 AT BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Mar -Official-The Bel gian forces today took over an i'm portant coast sector on the western front which has been held by the French troops for considerable length of time. The Belgians have effected a great improvement in or ganization during the winter and are ready and anxious for the real fight ing to open up.
 The officers of the Belgian troops declare that they are experiencing much difficulty in restraining their men from action until the proper moment arrives. The soldiers are burning with anger at the German devastation of their fatherland and outrages against the civilian popu- lation.
 The Belgian forces are highly trained and equipped on a par with any other army. They are we'll supported by effective artillery. and when the time comes can be de pended upon to do their part in any movement. no matter how great it may be.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
1. W. W. ROUNDUP
 PROGRESSES IN
 WESTERN STATE
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ST. MARES. Ida. Mar. 1S.-The state authorities are endeavoring to clean the northern section of this state of all I. w. w. agitators as result of the attacks made on peace officers here last week by an l. W. w. mob when one of the members of the organization was taken to Occur D'Alene for trial upon a charge of sedition. As the first step in what the adjutant general an nounces to be general I. w. w. roundup. fifty supposed members of the organization were arrested at Fernwood, a lumber town near here, by a detachment of the Idaho state guard.
 Ten of this number were held by the state authorities for further in- vestigation. The remaining forty men were released after they had signed an oath of allegiance prescribed by the county defense board and as- serted their loyalty.
 The state troops are still on guard in this city pending further develop ments in the matter. No disorders have taken place since the arrival of the troops. and the city is again in a normal condition. Many of the Industrial Workers. after taking the oath of allegiance to the govern ment. were allowed to leave town without further interference. Others who have refused to sign the oath are being held for action by the state authorities.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
CHAMP PLEASED
 WITH ARTICLES
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CHICAGO. H., Mar. 1S.-Jess Will lard today declared himself well sat isfled with the arrangements which have been made for the fight be- tween himself and Fred Fulton for July next. These arrangements give Fulton s2O,OOO. Willard did not state what amount of money woul3 be guaranteed him.
 No place for the meeting has been decided upon yet. Willard stated that numerous offers had been re- ceived and new ones were coming in every day. Both New Orleans and Denver promoters are eager to stage the combat and have offered strong inducements to the champion. The scene of the fight will probably be decided on when the principals sign the final articles the first of the coming month.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
GERMANY WILL
 NOW RETALIATE
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 LONDON, Mar 18.-The German foreign office today directed the Spanish and Swiss ambassadors to notify the American government i'm mediately that the German govern ment will proceed with measures against all American property in Germany in the same proportion that action is taken against German prop erty in America. This notice will be forwarded to America at once
 The German government is evi- dently alarmed over the attitude taken by the American custodian of enemy property and fears that it will lose forever the vast holdings which Germany has acquired in Am erica through individual holdings of German citizens. The American owned property in Germany is but a small percentage of the amount of property held by Germans in America.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
TROTZKY HEADS LOCAL COMMUNE
 AT PETROCRAD
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 WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 1S.- The state department is in receipt of dispatches from Ambassador Fran els. at vologda, Russia. stating that Leon Trotzky, former foreign min ister of the Bolsheviki government, who resigned because of his objec- tions to the German peace terms. is now at the head of the Bolsheviki commune at Petrograd. Trotzky re- signed a few days before the soviet congress met at Moscow on account of his refusal to endorse the pro- posal to ratify terms signed by the Bolsheviki delegates at Brest Li- tovsk.
 Upon the departure of the govern ment and commissioners to Moscow, a new commission was formed to take charge of Petrograd. Trotzky has been selected as head of this commission. He Is advocating the reorganization of the Russian forces for the purpose of defending Petro- grad unless the Germans cease ad- vancing.
 Ambassador Francis reports that Petrograd Is quieter than before the departure of the government for Moscow, and few people are now leaving the city. The city is in dire need of a reserve supply of food stuffs and could easily be shut off from its source of supplies by the German forces. In this case dis astrous famine would follow in a very short time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
KILLED IN EXPLOSIONS
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PARIS, Mar. 18.-Two violent ex. plosions in a large intuition factory at La Fourheuvre. just north oi Paris. killed sixteen workers and in jured great number today. The cause of the explosions has not been determined. The French intelli- gence service Is making a thorough investigation of the plant. Consid- erable damage was done, but worl will not be seriously hampered there by.
 The ambulances from the Ameri- can Red Cross hospital were the first to arrive at the factory. and most of the injured were carried there for aid. Most of the injured are only slightly hurt. The force of the explosions was felt in every part of this city. where windows were shattered and furniture over turned in almost every quarter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
OF SNOW
 PL0W DEAD AND
 ENGINEER HURT
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 SKAGWAY, Alaska. Mar. 18.-Pi. lot James Collinson was killed and Engineer E. J. Barry was seriously and possibly fatally injured when the rotary snowplow on the White Pass & Yukon railroad turned turtle this afternoon at McRae's spur. Two others on the rotary escaped by jumping as 1t was turning over.
 Collinson was instantly killed by the wreck. Barry was caught under the engine and was so severely scald- ed by the escaping steam that 1t is not believed that he can recover.
 At the time of the wreck the rotary was engaged in clearing the track leading to the Pueblo copper mines in order that a rush shipment of copper ore could be taken to Skagway for shipment to the Ia coma smeltsrs.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
FOUR SENTENCED
 FOR CONSPIRACY

SEATTLE. Mar. 18.--Hulet M. Wells, Sam Sadler and Joe and Nor ris Pass. convicted of seditious con. spiracy, were today sentenced to terms on McNeil's Island in the fed. eral court. They are to serve two years at hard labor. In addition to tho sentences given Joe and Nor. ris Pass, concurrent sentences were given them of one year each for being draft evaders.
 The cases were hard fought in the courts. and Wells especially was strongly supported by the radical element of the Socialists. The sen. tences will be put into effect i'm. mediatsly.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
CODE MESSAGES
 CAUSE ARRESTS
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NEW YORK, Mar. 1S.-Four men and women were arrested today by federal officials for deportation, charg ed with having had correspondence in code with officials of a foreign government. A number of letters in code were seized by the officers making the arrest.
 All of those arrested are of for. eign birth and are unnaturalized They were residing in the fashion. able quarter of the city and have been active in the larger social af. fairs of the city.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25

down five others out of control in the period extending from last Thursday to Sunday night. None of the British machines were damaged. and all of them returned to their bases.
 Two of the enemy planes forced down out of control landed inside of the British lines and their occu- pants were captured. The aerial fighting Is growing in intensity and is an indication that infantry ac. tivity may not be far distant.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
BAKER SOLVING
 MANY PROBLEMS
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ABOARD BAKERS TRAIN IN FRANCE, Mar. 18.-Secretary Baker Is making a number of important decisions in France and solving many problems which have arisen in connection with the American ex, pansion in France. Questions which he believes require immediate atten. tion are disposed of on the spot. Other questions, which can be post poned for later action. are being studied thoroughly by him and much data gathered for future reference.
 In the opinion of the American of ficers here. the secretary's trip is re sulting in accomplishments of incal- culable value and they are highly gratified with the results.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
INTERNED GERMAN SAILORS
 CAPTURE DUTCH SUBMARINE
 AT BATAVIA; MAKE ESCAPE

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Mar l9-News of darins exploit of number of German sailors in the Dutch East Indies reached here today Fritz Aselsohn ployee of the Dutch East Indian government at Sumara arrived here and that number of German sailors from the nterned German Graf Lutwitz mad
 daring attack upon submarine belonging to the Dutc navy at Batavia and captured the vessel after short fight
 The undersea boat at out to Th arbor patrol was avoided and when last the German
 taking their prize Nothing learned
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25

The defendant is out on bail at the lower river town, and his bonds. men were ordered notified by the clerk of the court. The case will be set for trial later for this term of court.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25

of what became of the vessel Several Dutch cruisers in the Batavia harbor dispatched in pursuit of the Ger
 mans but if they sunk the craft nothing said garding the fact.
 The submarine sent out by the Dutch government for patrol of the East Indian At the time of h seizure it had just been put into commission for short cruise and believed that the Germans able to put into port where they could obtain other supplies
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-25
GERMAN PLANES
 ARE SHOT DOWN

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 LONDON, Mar. 18.-Oficial-Brit- ish airplanes have totally destroyed five German airplanes and brought
New-York tribune., 1918-09-06
Our Babel Press
To the Editor of The Tribune

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: This being my first visit to New
York, have on several occasions been
asked what Impressed me most. The thing
that has been most noticeable and aston
lshlng to me was the great number of for
elgn-language papers to be found on the
newsstands No other city in the world
can equal New York in that resrect There
are more papers printed in foreign lam
guages than English to be found on the
newsstands here.
am told that there are $50 foreign-lan-
guage periodicals. printed in this citv. #
such IS true, and such condition is per
mltted to continue | am afraid America
Will gradually become very much foreign
lzed, and the idealism, traditions. customs
ana modes which have so much endeared
America to practically all the world will
De lost IN the great melting pot
am not an American citizen. but one of
my grandfathers and my mother were born
in the United States. but afterward re-
moved to Scotland the land of nv birth
And SO | feel almost an American myself
and take considerable pride and interest in
the present and future of this country, and
am certainly grieved to find New York be-
coming more foreign than American. Even
German papers to be found on soma of
the newsstands. This l could scarcely be-
lleve until saw them with my own eyes.
America IS great country-the benefits
and privileges and opportunities are
greater here than anywhere else in the
world, and I should think the FOREIGNER
who receives such benefits and such warm
welcome would gladly show his gratitude
sufhciently to learn the language of his
adopted country. JAMES LAIRD
New York, Sept. 1, 1918
New-York tribune., 1918-09-06
Picked Bones for Lenine

In the supplementary treaties negoti-
ated with the moribund Lenine- Trotzky
government Germany disgorges few
extras in the way of spols. The Ger
mans violated the Brest- -Litovsk treaty
before the ink on it was dry. Ever since
they have been taking from the impotent
Soviet government by force what it
didn't occur to Won Kuhlmann and von
Hoffman to appropriate by formal
agreement.
Now they are giving back few scraps
Of their surplus booty. Lenine has told
his deluded followers that Berlin is MAX
ing large concessions. But these con-
cessions are only on paper, and they
are all made at Russias cost. Dr.
Muhlon foresaw German policy in Rus
sia when he wrote in his diary: PRUSSIA
will steal rything-everything she
can lay her hands on-and will hold fast
to it. She will give away only what
she attaches no Importance to and will
make such gifts only at the expense of
Others"
At Brest- -Litovsk Germany took over
Flnland the western parts of Esthonia
and Livonia, Courland, Lithuania, Po-
land and the Ukraine. She gave Turkey
three districts in Transcaucasia-Kars
Batun and Ervan. But before the
Brest-Litovsk treaty had been ratified
she began to seize the Crimea, the north
ern coast of the Black Sea as far east
as the mouth of the Don, the eastern
halves Of Livonia and Esthonia and
parts of Russia east of Lithuana, Po-
land and Ukrainia. She has compelled
Russia to cede Bcssarabia to Rumania
and Carelia to Finland. The Turks, i'm
itating her example, have tried to ap-
propriate the whole of Transcaucasia.
And COnstantinople is now raising a vio-
lent protest against restitution of any
sort.
Germany, however, graciously con-
sents to evacuate some of the territory
she has taken without treaty warrant
Nevertheless, she requires the Bolshe-
visits to surrender all title to Livonia
and Esthonia. In return she will with
draw her troops from the neighborhood
of Petrograd. But she will hold on to the
Crmea, the Black Sea coast and her new
southern conquests until Russia pays
war indemnity-which Lenine has no
means of paying except in worthless
Soviet script. She will also keep the
Russian fleet, although recognizing Rus
sia's theoretical title to a small part
of it.
Having looted the Russian strong box
Berlin hands back few kopecks Le-
nine and Trotzky must show their grati-
New-York tribune., 1918-09-06

are plenty of men, women may not don
the uniform and be one of them. Their
theory seems to be that of protection for
the male, one that has not been popu-
lar since August, 1914.
The Federal Labor Department has
taken Clevelands problem in hand. Miss
Margaret Ruffanowska is one of two
agents commissioned to investigate the
situation and make an award upon it.
From here it seems as if Cleveland
might anticipate shortage and take on
the women, even if the need is not
critical now That would be merely fore
handed as Cleveland is probably not to
be favored with more men left at home
to run the cars than any other city.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-06
Cargo Bringers

Does The Evening Suo, cvade the issue
when it suggests that lurking sense
of frivolity" in the verses describing the
Boston experiences Of the young woman
from Saccarappa units the name itself
"for applicability to sober, scdate
rather stodgy cargo boat? The return
to Saccarappa, it is obvious, was Il re-
turn to a quiet life after a noisy one.
And is the musical quality of Sacca-
Kappa, or hundreds of other Indian
names, affected by the fact that Skoo-
doowabskooksis has ludicrols sound to
modern ears? No one would contend
that every Indian name is worthy of
commemoration by the Shipping Board
1t would be easy to name offhand
dozen that are not. But had they not as
a rule been beautiful and appropriate
they would not still exist in such num-
hers on the map Of the United States
The Esening .Soe refers to young
woman, celebrated by another poet, who
was entreated to come back to Manis-
tee A lyric gem, our contemporary
admits. "But does it follow that Man
istee would be good name for a battle
ship?' Why not? There are machine
and boiler works in the city of that
name
However, the real error into which
The Euening San falls is it's msapprc-
henslOn of the character Of cargo boat.
Sober, sedate, rather stodgy'. What
oI, h.
The cargo boat is not always appealing
to the casual eye; she is not lady, like
kipling's liner. She may have rusty
funnel and red patches on her sides. She
may be low, dingy craft, with no gilt
tering white top hamper of luxurious
cabins and highly decorated saloons,
palm gardens and smoking rooms. But
such superficial adornments appeal more
to the landlubber than to the seaman.
There is far more of the mystery of
ocean in this humber servant of the
wants Of man. Watch the cargo boat
dropping slowly down by Quarantine,
rolling gently as she strikes the long
swell outside and, tuning up to ten
hilolS, plungeS hef urlpplng pO"S INTO
head sea. Follow her in fancy to the un-
known port whittier she is bound. What
adventures may there not be in store for
her in waters she may plough for days
without sighting even a smudge Of
smoke on the horizon? Sober, perhaps,
even sedate; but not stodgy.
Romance, on sea or land, does not de-
pend upon looks. The plainest ships
and the plainest people may have their
fill of it. A poor craft indeed it would
be that could not live up to an Indian