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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
LAST BOATS ON
 WAY TO WINTER
 IN WHITEH0RSE

DAWSON, Y. T., Oct. 16. - The steamers Casca and Yukon~1eft here at midnight for Whitehorse, being the last of the boats for the upper river and marking the close of navigation for the year 1918.
 Both boats were loaded to their capacity. the people following their usual custom of waiting for the last boat before finally deciding on go- ing "out." Nearly all of the boats leaving here for the past month have been filled with passengers for the Outside.
 Four steamers from the lower riv- CT arrived during the past week, each of them loaded with passengers from the lower Yukon towns. nearly all of whom have gone out. It is estimated that the number of pas. sengers arriving from the lower camps is in the neighborhood of five hundred people. nearly all oldtimers.
 No ice has appeared in the river yet but there is considerable snow on the hills. The river in places is so low that the upgoing boats are striking bars constantly, making pro- gress somewhat slow. It is not thought that the ice run will take place until the boats have had ample time to arrive at their destinations.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
N. P. OIL DOCKS HEAR SEATTLE
 ARE DESTROYED

SEATTLE, Oct. 16-Flames have almost entirely destroyed the North ern Pacific oil docks at Smith Cove. The cause of the great fire is un- known.
 The damage which was done is estimated at one and one-half mil lion dollars. The oil covered the water in the vicinity of the docks and taking fire prevented the fire tugs from approaching the main docks.
 At the time of the fire two large Japanese vessels were at the dock and the tugs were unable to pull the vessels away. One of the Japanese vessels escaped unharmed, but the other was considerably damaged. An enormous amount of oil which was to be used in the big ocean vessels was completely destroyed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
POLES ARE HOW RECOGNIZED BY
 BRITISH GOVT.

LONDON, Oct. 16.-The British government has recognized the Pol ish national army as being aVtono. nous, allied and co-belligerent. The Poles are now taking part in the war on the western front and are doing very effective work in aiding the Americans in some of their fierce drives.
 The Polish leaders have picked the western front as the best place for them to strike at the German autoc- rarcy. which has for so long held part of their country. The Poles hope that their country will be free as the result of the present war.
 OLD PAPERS FOR SALE.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
BRIGHTER IS
 SUNK HITTING
 A WAR VESSEL

NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-The British freighter. Port Philip, has been sunk in a collision with an American war vessel as the former boat was out bound. The accident occurred off Swineburne Island. The battle ship immediately put out small boats and succeeded m rescuing all of the crew of the doomed vessel. The exact cause of the collision has not yet been announced but there IS a strong belief that it was due to the ships running without lights in their eff forts to avoid any submarines which might be lurking near the coast.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
PROGRESS MADE ON LAST DAYS
 OF L0AN DRIVE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-The na- tion is at last realizing the enOrmity of the task which is now confront ing it in a financial way. One half of the necessary three billion mark has been passed.
 The Saturday nights statement said that the first encouraging news had begun to arrive. Even greater efforts must be made than have been made the last two days if the full amount is to be reacLed and every portion of the country must come to the rescue no matter how much they have done before.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21

and the Scotch took from them in the month of September The al- lies are inflicting terrible losses on the Reds and the only reason that the enemy attempts to keep up the fight is because they fear the loss of their supplies, which are but short distance to the south. and the ulti- mate punishment which they are H. able to receive for their many atroci- ties committed upon the helpless peo- pie of interior Russia.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
ALL NORTHERN BELGIUM IS BEING EVACUATED BY THE GERMANS WHO ARE REIREAIlNC TO THE SOUTH; BRITISH
 ARE IN THE SUBURBS OF LILLE AND CITY IS EXPECTED
 TO FALL ANY HOUR; AMERICANS AND FRENCH WINNING

gu report that many fires raging all the country points where there absolutely doubt but that they were caused bv the Germans in their deliberate and destruction of the country as they retreat
 BIG GAINS IN ASIA MINOR.
 LONDON, Oct. 16-The British have occupied the of Tripol which about fortyfve miles to the north east of Beirut and also Homs which is eightyfve miles to the north of Damascus The advance has been very rapid since the port of Beirut fell the allied forces and the great Turkish city of Aeppo is being threatened Antioch the port of any size the north of Beirut is liable fall
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
TRY AGAIN TO
 KILL LEVINE

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 16.--It is re- ported from authentic sources that another attempt has been made to assassinate Lenine, leading mem Der of the Russian Soviet govern ment. The information comes from the Soviet information bureau and the report states that the bullet struck him in the shoulder and it is believed that 1t will prove fatal
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
BIG ARMY BILL TO BE PASSED
 BY THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON. Oct. 16-On to- morrow the house expects to pass the army appropriation bill which pro vides the huge sum of six billion, three hundred and forty-five million. seven hundred and fifty thousand The money is to be used in the army aAd the navy program, providing for the raising of an army to five mil lion by the first of next July.
 No trouble is anticipated in send ing the bill through the remaining procedures.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21

drafted before the first of uy according the pres ent program. The draft will be divided follows: In October three hundred and foryve thousand November hundred and four thousands December one hundred and ninetyseven thousand and five hundred January, hun dred and ortyseven thousand and five hundred February
 hundred and fortyfour thousand and in March, April, May and June three hundred and foryfo thousand each
 In addition to the drafted for regular service twenty
 thousand will be called for limited service each month
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING THE
 DRAFTING OF NEW RECISTRANTS

WASHINGTON, Oct 16.-Draft calls for the over tryseven years of age will begin about the first of March according the plans which today announced by Provost Marshal General Crowdr before the house m tary committee Before the first of March the under tyseven will be drafted large numbers for all branches of the army work and for the navy if necessary.
 total of two million three hundred and nineteen thou sand between the ages of nineteen and twenty-five will be
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
WIN IN
 NORTH RUSSIA

ARCHANGEL. Oct. 16.-The allied forces have repulsed heavy attacks of the Bolsheviki along both banks of the Dvina river. The Reds are trying desperately to regain the i'm portant ground which the Americans
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21

The members of the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid will meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thomas Ton seth. All members are requested to be on hand at the opening hour. 2S0, as much business will be trans acted.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
LATEST REPORTS ARE THAT HUNS ACCEPT PEACE TERMS
 BUT ASK FOR A GUARANTEE

NEW YORK-Iate Report-Oct. 16.-The New York Times has posted bulletins which state positively that Ger many be the acceptance of the terms offered by President Wilson. The bulletin is dated from Hague and says that the Times correspondent make the statement auhoritavey The Germans make the condition that President Wilson guarantee that the interests of the German people and of Germany will be looked after according the provisions of the peace offer.
 GERMANY TO REPLY SOON.
 LONDON, Oct 16--Reuters Agency has learned that the German reply the President of the United States will be transmitted very early date The report states that the German leaders will likely accept the conditions which have been named by President Wilson.
 KAISER MEDICATION NOT CERTAIN.
 LONDON, Oct 16-The British foreign office has re- ceved official confirmation of the that the kaiser had abdcated Well informed circles of England very much disposed believe that the to and that though the kaiser has not actually quit the end in sight and his may be gone now
 GERMANY HAS NOT SURRENDERED
 LONDON, Oct 16.-Many reports given out today stating that Germany had captuated The official press bureau has been officially informed that the reports the present though they may predict what is to
 AMSTERDAM TAKES BACK REPORT.
 AMSTERDAM, Oct 16.-The Ne1ste Rotterdamsche Couran which early today reported the abdcaon of the kaiser and the equalization of Germany states that both reports and should be recalled from all agencies
 (EARI,Y REPORTS.)
 REPLY NOT GIVEN PEOPLE OF GERMANY BASEL Switzerland, Oct. 16-The reply which was made the last German has yet been given the German public The reply in the hands of the leaders, but lit is thought that they will the of the the public the future Many reports leaking into Germany concerning the of the note that will be necessary for the leaders to publish it in full AUSTRIAN OPINION GIVEN BASEL, Oct. 16.-The Austrian premier Won Burian, lis reported have declared that the Teutons unable hope for favorable military decson but that the other hand he does not think that the entente be that they can crush the Teuton resistance matter how many |are thrown agnst the central powers. PANIC IN GERMANY. LONDON, Oct 16-Amsterdam reports state that the reply of President Wilson has produced most unavorabe impression in the banking circles of Germany The stock exchange of Berlin is in panic It is reported that the German supreme command is coming Berlin the end of the week deliberate the mobilization and conservation of national strength and for the raising of the military age.
 It is believed that the German leaders will make of the reply in urging the people fight protect their country from destruction.
 HUNS GET COLD DOUCHE LONDON, Oct. 16.-The German newspapers ported stating that the reply of the President cold douche to the hopes which his first han engender ed The papers of the opinion that Germany fight no matter what the cost may be-.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21
(DAY REPORT.)

YANKEES GAIN ALONG LINE
 WASHINGTON, Oct 16-General Pershings official comunique reports that the Americans have made substan ta gains the north of the bend in the Mouse Dun. The German resistance stubborn, as it along the entire Mouse front where the Americans riously threatening their line of communications.
 GERMAN RIGHT THREATENED.
 PARIS, Oct 16.-The allied wedge which is being driven in the Flanders district is threatening the extreme right of the German line very seriously The German sistance to be sackenng and against 1t the allied troops have advanced about five miles thirty mile front The evacuation of Lille inevitable No reports available which show what the Germans dam aging the city of Lille in preparation for their retirement is believed that any unnecessary damage done to the city will be strong factor in convincing the allied military leaders of the inncerty of the German peace proposal
 BELGIANS ADVANCE RAPIDLY.
 PARIS, Oct 16.--The Belgans under their king, are advancing rapidly along the Coremarck Thorout road and the capture of the of Thourout is expected any time The German resistance is very feeble.
 BRITISH GAIN NEAR DOUAI
 LONDON, Oct 16.-The British troops have made good gains in the Douaie sector and closing in on Lille from the south The Germans retiring the
 FRENCH TAKE IMPORTANT POINT.
 PARIS, Oct 16.-The French troops in the Champagne sector have captured the important village of Airy which is Rehe and which leads the crossing of the Asne river this point crossing of the Asne with large body of troops at this front will greatly hamper the Ger man retreat from vast region to the northwest and aid in that retreat the Huns putting forth every effort hold their line intact along the river.
 BEIGIANS NEAR THIELT
 BRITISH HEADQUARTERS, Oct 16.-It is re- ported here that the Belgian cavalry is within mile of the town of The which is important railroad distance of fifteen miles to the southwest of Ghen
 The Belgans overjoyed to be driving the Huns from Belgium and scarcely be restrained until their supplies at hand before dashng forward their friends and relatives from starvation and the Huns
 BRITISH ENTER LILLE SUBURBS
 PARIS, Oct. 16.-During the early morning the Brit ish patrols entered southwestern Lille suburbs and the present they rapidly approaching the city limits The German resistance except immediately before the city, is broken.
 MANY FIRES IN BELGIUM.
 PARIS, Oct l6.-The German high functionary of Belgium has declared that the ninth of October the Ger occupation of Brussels ended and that within fiji days from that date all of the civilian population along the Belgian will be moved back the German from tier.
 hoos Qol
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-21

OLD PAPERS FOR SALE.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-31
PROVED PUZZLE TO CENSOR
Official Naturally Did Not Understand
Peculiar Form Of Address Used
Between Friends.

He always called me mother" and
so l called him "sonny" though there
Is only year between us. When he
went to France his letters began
Dear mother" and ended with "Your
son -" and were just the honey"
bright letters boy would write to his
mother.
When censor, somewhere In
France. read one over and then dis
covered the address on the envelope
to be Miss -" he decided the boy
had made a mistake. He had put his
mothers letter in the envelope intend
ed for his girl He was kind-heart-
ed censor, for this Is what ! read at
the end of one Of such letters: II
am very sorry for the apparent error,
but this is the letter / found In this
envelope. Vera.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-31
Are You a Superior Person7

A professor Of psychology announced
to his class somewhat humorously one
day that he should PROFOUND a prob
lem by means of which each member
could prove to his own satisfaction
whether or not he was a superior per-
son. The average person, he explained.
never works it out; only the person OF
superior practical ability succeeds.
the Youths Companion:
A man has two pals, one of which
holds exactly five quarts and the other
exactly three quarts. He is sent to the
river to bring back exactly seven
quarts of water, no more, no less. With
only the five-quart pail and the three
quart pail how can he measure exactly
seven quarts? Can you solve It'll
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-31

@OVNb SsO 0sVpPOO Istos
we can't deliver to you on account OF
the storm. Are you expecting any
thingw
Yes" l assented; II am always get
ting kilograms. Read 1t to me over
the telephone"
II can't do that. l don't know you.
You'll have to get Mr.. Green or one Of
his family to take the message for
you"
Every well. Hold the wire," l re-
quested, putting my hand over the
nfouthpiece. Lucille, will you take
this telegram? It's for me, but they
say they'll have to read it to some
member Of the family because they
don't know me-"
Lucille took the receiver, picked up
pencil hanging by string to the tele-
phone and wrote down the telegram
on a scratch pad on the wall as the
operator read it over the wire. When
1t was done, without comment she
handed 1t to me.
1t read as follows:
~ y-SOt24h6 u YOU al last. AT
rive today. Have marriage license ready.
VIVA DUNMORE.
WATT" l exclaimed; this can't be
for me. Call up that operator again.
Don't try to explain, said Lucille
coldly. 81 suppose you don't even
know who Vida Dunmore is?'
l debated a moment as to whether l
should lie or not, but what was the
use? l did know = Vida Dunmore,
an actress. In fact l had seen and
criticised her work only the week be-
fore.
YES" l said slowly, Il know her
or / know a girl by that name. but we
are not friends. This telegram is q
mistake"
| saw that she did not believe me
but ] had no chance to explain, be
cause In an instant we had all jumped
to our feet and were straining Out
overweight nerves to catch a sound
which punctuated the roar of the
storm.
Somewhere near a revolver shot had
been fired.
We all FASTENED out Of doors.
do you suppose some one is shoot
ing at mother?" Lucille worried.
l tried to reassure her, but my eff
forts were politely repulsed. Appar
emily the matter of the telegram had
erected a wall Of ice between us.
1T sounded as II it came from the
beach" Kent pointed In the direction
of the dock.
mo; am sure 1t was inland" ar.
gued Bopp.
At heart l was inclined to agree with
my rival. but rather than appear to dc
SO l started for the water front.
Around a bank OF bushes came In
full sight Of the lake. There was a
comparatively quiet cove where the
dock was. but just beyond headland
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-31

Heat in a cooking barrel or vessel
about one-third Of the total quantity
Of water required. When the water
is hot, add all the lime and at once
add all the sulphur, which previously
should have been made into a thick
paste with water. After the lime has
slaked about another third Of the
water preferably hot, should be add
ed and the cooking should be con-
tinued for one hour, when the final dilu-
ton may be made, using either hot or
cold water, as is most convenient. The
boiling due to the shaking of the lime
thoroughly mixes the ingredients at
the start, but subsequent stirring Is
necessary If the wash Is cooked by d.
rect heat in kettles. If cooked by
steam, no stirring will be necessary.
After the wash has been prepared It
must be well strained as it Is being
run into the spray tank. 1t may b.,
cooked in large kettles, or preferably
by steam in barrels or tanks. This
wash should be applied promptly after
preparation, since, as made by this
lOIIuulti, llitIc Is SlyStttlllHut'oh VI tho
sulphur compounds and consequent
hardening Of the sediment upon cool.
ing.
Commercial Concentrates.
For number Of years manufac-
turers have had on the market concen-
trated solutions of lime-sulphur which
have only to be diluted with water for
use. These commercial preparations,
if used at proper strength, have proved
to be entirely satisfactory. Although
somewhat more expensive than washes
made according to the old formula,
many commercial orchardists have
adopted the commercial concentrates
in preference to making the wash at
home. Where only a limited amount
Of spraying Is to be done, as in the
average home orchard 1t will be es-
pecially convenient to use the CONNER
cial concentrates. Lime-sulphur con-
centrates usually may be purchased
from local seedsmen, implement deal
ers, or druggists, and from the manu-
facturers. They should have a density
Of about 33 degrees on the Baune scale
and at this strength should be used as
follows:
For dormant trees. 81 gallons to make
so gallons Of spray. or pints to make
gallons OF spray.
For hardy trees in foliage, IL gallons
to make 80 gallons OF spray, or IA pints
to make gallons of spray.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-31
By FRANK r. ADAMS

When we reached the house NO one
was In sight
Probably upstairs putting the old
dame to bed" Kent said.
| went up, raped on Mrs. Green's
door and entered. There was no sign
of her. Puzzled, went downstairs.
Nobody there" announced to
Kent.
Just at that moment there was 4
sound outside, and looked out to see
Lucille and Bopp arriving.
well" sighed Lucille, where's
motherY
where did you put herr" ! coun-
tered.
Up exclaimed Lucille. II haven't
seen her."
Haven't seen herr" Kent interJect-
ed. "Then who fired the revolver7"
Didn't your" interposed Bopp.
mo"
"Who did, thenY with sudden ap-
prehension.
Kent picked up the gun from the
table and broke 1t. Six loaded car
tridges dropped out.
This cannon amt been fred" he
said, shifting the BARREL
We looked at one another with
frightened eyes. What unseen force
was playing pranks on us? First the
disappearance Of Mrs. Green, then the
revolver shot coming out Of the air
1t seemed too much to account for by
natural means.
When the telephone bell rang, our
nerves, all on paper edge, gave ono
united leap. l answered the summons.
"Hellor' l said.
This is the telegraph operator at
Fair View" said a masculine voice.
Have you got = party At your place
named N. Blainey or something like
that?"
Yes; / am Mr.. Blainey."
Probably it's for you, then. We got
a rush message for N. Blainey which
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-31

A QUICK squirt OF fame ahead
~ halted US in our search for
~ Mrs. Green. We heard an in
distinct murmur of voices, the
sound of twigs being broken, then alb
solute silence.
SSH" Kent whispered. "As we are
not armed, we must creep up as close
as we can. then when the son of gun
pipes us Off we can spring ON him be-
fore he can wing us. Do you get me?"
l admitted that his plan was good.
''Then on your knees and be care
full" he commanded. We crept through
mud puddles without noticing them.
Then l heard the sound of a safety
match being scratched unsuccessfully
against a box. When 1t finally lighted
what would be revealed?
A jagged circle of yellow light flick
cred a moment while l crouched ready
to spring, then burned DINNER and
went out. The silence was unbroken
until the light disappeared, then
Bopp's laugh rang out loud and clear,
followed a moment later by a hys-
tericsl giggle which l recognized as
Lucile's.
While l scuttled away as hastily as
possible in order TO be out OF range be-
fore he could light another match, l
heard him say In a childish falsetto,
"One-two-three for Montyr'
i did not hear what else he had to
offer because l got out of earshot as
soon as possible. A few hundred
yards on the trail back to the house
Kent Joined me. We proceeded Indian
fashion silently for a while.
Finally he ruminated: ITS sure
queer how l forgo. about her and him
being on the island. If 1t hadn't been
for them We was doing fine. / sup
pose Wen hare to 60 back TO the house
and begin all over again"
mo more footprints" I insisted
hastily. "Well just hunt as plain anna
teur hunters and cut out the detective
stun"
Kent was visibly crestfallen.
Suddenly the muffied report Of a gun
reached our ears
They've found her." said Kent
without enthusiasm. Lets go back. F"
l hesitated. hated to face Lucille
after the ridiculous scene Of a short
lime before. Finally assented.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-31
BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN FAVOR
Deiicately Favored Plants Have Much
Same Habits rs Cabbaoe-CuIti-
walton 10 Same.

Brussels sprouts are miniature cab
bages, but with delicate flavor such
as no cabbage can boast. The plants
have much the same habits Of growth
as cabbages and are cultivated In the
same way; but. instead of making a
single large head, they produce large
number of globular buds or sprouts w
and down the long stems.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-31
Really Briuht Idea.

Margaret had been enjoying a visit
from her cousin, a young woman libra
rian from a distant city. When, her
vacation being over, she began getting
ready to go, Margaret was filed with
dismay and begged to have her stay
longer.
Her mother said, mo, they need her
at the library and she must CO."
Margaret sat thinking soberly a long
time. Then her face cleared and she
cried out, "Oh, mamma, couldn't we
get her renewed for two weeks?"