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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
IS OUT
 OF GOVERNMENT
Associated PressD

LONDON, Jan. 21.-Sir Edward Carson, the minister in the British war cabinet without a specific port. folio, today presented his resigna' tion, to take effect at once. The resignation will probably be accepted.
 Premier Lloyd George tonight ad. vised the king to accept the resig. nation which he said was based on the church question and has nothing whatever to do with the conduct of the war. The probable successor to Sir Edward has not yet beep an nounced.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
DUTCH VESSELS
 ARE MADE OVER
 TO GOVERNMENT
Associated PraSs)

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Jan. 21.- A large number of merchant ships have recently been acquired by the United States government which will be used to help out in the shipping crisis immediately. These vessels were secured from the Dutch gov ernment under the terms of pro- visional agreement which was signed by representatives of the Holland government in London.
 By this agreement the Dutch gov ernment agrees to charter all Dutch steamers at presen being held in American pors. The navy depart Pment stated today that there are over eighty of these vessels which will be available for use. A large number of them will be used for transportation of European supplies. while the remainder will be turned over for transporting supplies for Belgian relief.
 The steamers are all reported to be in first class condition and ready for sailing at any time. The ton mage of the fleet has not been made known, but it will materially help out the shipping problems which have been the source of some worry to the administration.
 PETROGRAD, Jan. 21.-A. I. Shin- garoff, minister of finance In the Kerensky cabinet, and Professor Ko- koshkine, state comptroller under Ke- rensky. were murdered today by a detachment of Reds. The murders were unprovoked and most brutal. The former officials were disabled during the fighting which occurred when the provisional government was overthrown by the Bolsh sheviki. and have been confined in the Ma rine hospital since that time. They were murdered in their beds at this hospital.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
THREE SOLDIERS
 ARE SENTENCED
"A sSociated Preaal

VnSSOCIHt0d PEe83J
 SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Jan. 21.- Three soldiers of the regular army were today sentenced to terms in the military prison ranging from ten to two years. one receiving ten. one five and one two years imprison- ment. These men were members of the company stationed at Fort William H. Seward. at Haines, Alaska.
 These men were charged with in- citing mutiny against their com manding officer and attempting to secrete arms with which to carry out the mutiny. .
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28

Swedish scientists have found a way to remove water from residual lye in sulphite manufacture and pre- vent a waste of some 800.000 tons of valuable matter annually
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28

Paul Ringseth arrived in town last night from Brooks. coming in from that place on the Carl White stage.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21

BY The United Press.
WITH THE ITALIAN ARMIES IN THE
FIELD. June 20.-lNisht-FightinI
RACES necessarily along the whole Piav'
line, from Montello to the Adriaiic.
The Italians appear TO have the ad-
vantage everywhere on this front. par
ticularly above Zenson. Their attacks
were carried out with vim and dash,
while the less frequent Austrian coun-
ter-attacks lack spirit.
open lighting has permitted the ltal-
ian cavalry 10 act as such for the FIRST
time since the new offensive began. In
a certain sector on the Piave, 500
mounted lancers made a spectacular
charge. hurdling five barricades and
great numbers Of the foe.
They captured 20 prisoners. three can
non and three machine guns
II is now established that five enemy
divisions 10000 mem are on the west
side OF the river. A considerable num-
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
stephens AHGERED
By WAR WORKERS
Called Liberty Bosd Sellers
"Murderers," Mrs. N. L.
Grubb Testifies
HIS FISTS RAISED.
TOO, SHB ASSERTS

Hearing OF testimony in the case OF
Frank stephens. Arden pacilst and SIN
gle Tox advocate, charged with a viola
tion OF the espionage act by certain
statements alleged TO have been made
TO Mrs. Mabel p. Van Trump, a team
captain in the Third Liberty Loan cam
paign, was resumed before Judge Vic
tor B. Woolley in United states Dis
trict Court this morning Mrs. Newton
l.. Grubb, who accompanied Mrs. Nan
Trump on her visit 10 Arden where
Stephens is alleged 10 have made the
alleged unlawful statements, was the
first witness placed on the stand by
District Attorney Curley today.
Mrs. Grubb stated that on April i6
she went with Mrs. Van Trump 10
Arden to solicit subscriptions to the
Third Liberty Loan. Mrs. Van Trump
accosted stephens, she said, at a short
distance from his home, stating her
mission. stephens replied. according
to Mrs. Grubb:
You are a murderer and everybody
who sells Liberty Loan Bonds are mur-
derers. You are sending our people
across to be murdered. You should be
ashamed TO be on such an errand; no
lady would be engaged in such work ~
Stephens also remarked, Mrs. Grubb
testified, that his son was under an in
dictment for resisting the draft.
Under cross-eXamination by Mr.. Roe,
counsel for stephens, Mrs. Grubb stated
that she and Mrs. Van Trump were
passing from the home Of Mrs. Broad
bent when they saw Stephens working
in the field a short distance from his
home. Approaching him, Mrs. Van
Trump explained her errand TO Arden,
the witness told. He advanced,wlth a
most threatening attitude, with his fist
raised and swinging his arm, once al
most striking Mrs. Van Trump in the
forehead, and yelled that his son was
under an indictment for resisting the
draft, Mrs. Grubb testified. He then
continued, With great vehemence and
feeling, with the statement about the
selling OF the bonds. Mrs Grubb said. I
His eyes were swapping and he seemed
so enrage dthat she was anxious to get
away from him. Mrs. Grubb testified. I
Mrs. Grubb said that she mas lived
about 200 yards from Mr.. Stephens for
the past Il years, and knew stephens
son, Donald, had been convicted for re-
slsting the draft.
In answer as 10 whether she knew
that Mr.. stephens was a conscientious /
obiector. the witnesse said that she
had heard that he had declared himself
a pacinst and did not believe in law.
She did not know Of his opposition to
war, she said.
Mrs. Grubb said that afterwards she
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Evening journal., 1918-06-21
AUSTRIANS LOSE GROUND
ALONG PAVE AS DEATH
STRUGGLE NEARS CRISIS
Defenders Drive Forward at Three Distinct
Points, Forcing Invaders Backward at Mon-
teIIo. North of MontebelunO Railroad and
West of San Dova di Piave. Foe Makes
Slight Gain at zenSOn But Later Retreats
By the United Press


LONDON June 2-The battle along the Psve rver IS con-
nung violence the night official statements Indicated
The Italians three distinct points forcing the
backward Monteo north of the Montebeuno railway
San Dona d Pisve The Ausans made slight gam
of Zenso but ~e~e driven back.
The number of Austrian exceeds IL 600
he replied to fire the greater part OF the Pave
carried with great tenacy the
Austrian War said. "An his efforts vain.
The claimed that between the Meuse and the Mo-
see thrung troops penetrated deeply into American
son Secheprey inflicted heavy losses the enemy
This may the attempted German raid following the
American gas protector Wood According
dispatches this stopped before the Germans fairly left
The dispatches said the Americans suffered
no losses.)
Hais reported successful raids in Flanders.
American headquarters report that American
forces Csngny in the Montder
region nicting heavy and machine
gun The American losses said to be light
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
Prizes FOR PUPILS
Of ADAMS School
Presented by John 5. Rossell
in Behalf of Mrs. Susan
S. Townsend
SPEAKER SEES GREAT
FORCE IN CHILDREN

The annual presentation OF prizes tC
the most proficient pupils took place al
the Adams School. Fifth and Pine sts,
this morning. Mrs. Susan 5. Townsend,
daughter OF the late John II. Adams, In
whose honor the school is named, for
many years has been carrying out the
custom established by her father Of
giving two prizes Of $40 and four
prizes OF s. each.
The winners Of the pribes were:
Mary Britiingham, No. $40 East Third
street, $40.
Mary Theodore. No. $40 Kirkwood
street, $40.
Marvin DOnahOe, No. ai9 East Eighth
John King, No. CT East Eighth
street, s..
Dayld Fields. No. 5iO East Fifth
street, So.
John Logullo. No. 5ii East Fifth
street, s..
The presentation was made by John
S. Rossell, president OF the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Company, in
behalf Of Mrs. Townsend. The eXer-
cises were held in the assembly room,
where the teachers and pupils greeted
Mr.. Rossell with singing Of popular
SONGS. Mr.. ROssell told the children
how very happy Mrs. Townsend was TO
reward them for their splendid efforts,
and he had been commissioned by her
to extend to them her heartlest congrat-
ulatlons and very best wishes.
Mr.. Rossell reminded the children
that they were the promoters and con-
seryators OF the nations future, and in
each measure as they developed their
character along proper lines and Rer-
formed llfe's duties with fidelity, they
themselves would prosper and the ma
tlon would be strengthened.
Referring TO the war, Mr.. Rossell
gave an impressive picture OF the hor-
rors that the children OF France and
Belgium had suffered, and he appealed
to the children OF America TO do, all in
their power % alleviate the sufferings
Of their brethren across the sea, and as
q means TO this end 10 support every
measure the Government proposed for
the successful prosecution Of the war.
Mr.. Rossell said he realized that in
the school children OF Wilmington,
guided by their very efficient and de-
voted teachers, there was a great force
that could accomplish an immensity OF
good and through the children Of the
Adams School. he wished to appeal to
all to work whole-souledly and self-sac-
rlncingly in the promotion Of every
movement TO strengthen the Govern
ment. and enable II all the more GER
tainly to win a great victory for Ameri-
can ideals.
He pointed out that the free insti-
tutions Of America were involved in
this conflict and the happiness and
peace OF the present and future gen.
erations was involved. and that unless
all men. women and children did their
full part, the greatest calamity might
overtake us.
Mr.. Rossell especially urged teachers
and pupils to interest themselves in the
War Savings Campaign now well under
way and TO work zealously day and
night until the close OF the campaign
TO obtain pledges TO purchase War Saw
ings certificates.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, June 2i.--congress is
about to demand a new statement Of
policy from the administration with
regard TO Russia
Backed by a growing sentiment for
a Siberian offensive TO save Russia
even against her will from German
penetration, members fayOring Ameri-
can-Japanese cooperation in Siberia
will Introduce Senate resolution aim
ing 10 force from the President some
definite explanation Of this govern
ment's stand
The sole purpose Of this measure
would be to get from the President
answers TO these questions
Is the United states keeping Japan
out OF Siberia?
What do France. Italy and England
think Of japanese intrNention!
Has this government any good reason
for further 'Nyatchful waiting' on the
Russian question:"
There is no general criticism OF thc
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
Monster PARADE ON
DAY We celebrate
Friendly Aliens viii March
in City Pageant on
July Fourth
COMMITTEE WORKS
OUT the DETAlLS

Following the suggestion made some
time ago at a meeting OF the local
committee OF the state Counsel OF De-
fense. that Fourth Of July this year
be observed in an appropriate manner
and at the same time to conserve the
powder generally used in such celeDra-
lions for the use Of the Allies armies,
Mayor Lawson today held a conference
in his office with representatives OF va
rlous nationalltles, when plans FOR
holding a monster parade and celebra-
ton here on July 4 were discussed.
While the plans arranged today were
merely tentative, It was stated at the
close Of the conference that 1t was
hoped that the public in general
would cooperate with those who are
arranging for the affair and make II
the largest celebration OF its kind ever
held in this city.
Those who attended the conference
today were: Mayor Lawson and David
Snellenburg. representing the State
Council Of Defense; Charles Tazeweu'
secretary OF the local council and the
following citizens representing the fol-
lowing nationallties: Joseph Emory,
Polish: Anthony Corletto, Italian; John
Govatos, Greek; Jacob Huatow, Rus
ian. Il is also hoped to have members
Of the local socity for German democ-
racy participate in the affair
Tho plans as mapped out today call
for street pageant Of all nationalities
in Wilmington except Germans. Aus
trians and Turks, and TO have the pa
rade disband in the vicinity OF the
Public Buildings after It has been re-
viewed from that place by State and
city officials. ..--
Efforts are 10 be made TO have some
one read the Declaration OF Independ-
ence from the grandstand there that
day. and also to have a prominent
speaker. 70 Is also hoped to have the
Chorus present to give a
musical program.
The details Of the proposed celebra-
ton will be announced later. 1t was
stated thai a call for meeting OF all
those interested and in charge Of the
affair viii be held later.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
TODAY IN THE GREAT WAR.
A Year Ano.

The French recaptured the west
ern end of the Chemin-des-DameS
and gained i'm the Champagne.
The Russian Pan-Soviet voted for
resumption OF the Russian offensive.
Two Years Ago.
The Russians crossed the Styr
river, but were driven back with the
loss of 1000 prisoners.
The French repulsed German at
tacks on both sides of the Neuse
and In the Nerdun sector.
Three Years Ago.
The Austro-Germans had Lemberg
hemmed in on three sides. The
civilian exodus from the city be
gan.
The French took German trenches
north of Arras in bayonet attacks
and made slight gains In Lorraine
and the Nosges.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
Rv The United Press.
THIS WIFE WINS
SUPPORT ORDER

Eugene d. Burns was arraigned be-
fore Judge Churchman in Municipal
Court this morning, charged with fail
nre TO properly support his wife.
Mrs. Burns told the court that she
had 10 move 20 the home OF a daughter
last January in order TO ge. some
thing TO eat. She said her husband
would go away and leave her alone for
several weeks at a time and that she
was compelled 10 20 9mong neighbors
for food. The daughter told the court
that her mother is partially paralyzed
and that she and her husband were
compelled 60 move from the defendants
home because OF his unbearabie ac-
tions.
Although the defendant denied thot
he failed 10 provide for his wife Judge
Churchman ordered him 90 psy his
wife SO q week. lie was released on
his own recOgniZancc.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
CONGRESS WOULD SANCTION
JAP INVASION OF SIBERIA

governments present policy. but mere
is a great desire for information. Co..
sress would be satisfied TO get this 80
formation privately il publicity at this
time would be inadvisable.
The Russian, Jugo-Slav and Turkish
Bulgarian questions are all enSros- ln
Congress. A careful canvass OF bo.
houses today disclosed that II Congress
were acting right now on its own in
formation and according TO its own IN
clination u would az once:
Declare war on Turkey and Bull
earla
Declare for giving Japan a free hand
In Siberia for purposes OF an offensive
against Germany.
Put an Jugo-Slays, Czecho-Slovaks
and Poles in this country in the
friendly alien class. 20 make them
available a. American soldiers and in
crease Austria's troubles.
But Congress probably viii abide by
tho Presidents wishes on all thros
points.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
SIBERIA REJECTS B0LSHEVlKE;
MAY APPEAL TO AMERICA
BY JOSEPH II. sHAPLEN,

STOCKHOLM June 2DeyeoPments Siberia are intensely serious for
available whether
most likely %
areyolu o the Right areNdomnaing IT,
Siberian recently
Siberia including the Boil
penetration declared
in
Concluding he said:
this defense its interests
which would
namely, trade treaties"
public his
o necessary
revolution"
the dissolution of BOlshevism proceeding rapidly.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21

Der OF these are north Of San Dom
dl Piave. where their temporary bridge
have been swept away by the flooded
river The Austrlans have succeeded
In throwing three new bridges across
IN the San Dona sector, but the curren
is less swift here. owing TO the broad
ening Of the river, and the position
are less exposed 90 Italian artillery fra
because OF the latter's greater distance
from the bank
The enemy units farther north ars
still in great danger OF capture or an
through inability 10 obtain
or replenish their am
nunitlon and food supplies. This is
the case just south Of Can
ielu. where the Italians drove forward
10 the river, splitting the enemy
'0rces.
Attempts by the Austrlans TO cross or
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Evening journal., 1918-06-21
md common sense

The regulations further provide" {"
says the explanation handed down,
that sales clerks and other clerks en-
ployed IN stores and other mercantile
establishments are engaged in non-pro-
dutlve employments. but this does not
include store executives; managers, su-
porintendents nor the heads Of such
as accounting. financial,
advertising. credit, purchasing, dellv-
cry, receiving. shipping and other de-
rartments: does not include registered
employed In wholesale
and retail drug stores or establish
ments: does not include travelling sales
Evening journal., 1918-06-21

Touching upon the question OF
whether or not the theatrical profess
sion includes baseball and baseball
players, the explanations simply reiter-
ate the original ruling:
"The regulations further provide that
persons, including ushers and other at
tendants, engaged and occupied in and
in connection with games. sports and
amusements. excepting actual perform
ers in legitimate concerts, operas OF
theatrical performances, are engaged In
non-productive occupation and employ
ments.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21

men, buyers or delivery drivers, cleo
trlclans. engineers. carpet layers. up
holsterers, nor any empioye doing
heavy work outside the usual duties OF
clerks.
However. sales clerks and other
clerks include the clerical force in the
ONCE and all departments Of stores and
mercantile establishment" The words
stores and other mercantile establish
ments' include both wholesale and re-
tail stores and mercantile establish
menis engaged in selling goods and
wares"
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
AMERICANS STRIKE HUNS AGAINYEN RIOTERS AWED BY SABRES
BARRIERS, SALES CLERKS
MUST FIGHT OR "WORK",
is CROWDER'S RULING


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Evening journal., 1918-06-21
$1,000 REWARD FOR
U-B0AT BASE FINDER
Bv The limited Press.

WASHINGTON, June 2i.-Naval auth
critics began to belive again that the
first U-boat raider had gone home, and
that perhaps another had taken its
place. Today marked the close Of a
week without new torpedoing. But re-
cent reports OF incoming shippers have
indicated that a U-boat may now be
operating TO the northward off Jersey
again.
All naval district commanders have
been authorized by the Navy Depart
ment TO offer $1,000 reward for dis
covery OF a U-boat base. This cffer IS
made TO stimulate search along sparse
ly settled coast lines either in this
country or TO the south.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
WELL-KN0WN LAUREL
MAN TRAIN VICTIM
..,.1.o r1r EvENING 1nIlRNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LAsREL, Del. June 2i.-Theodore
Phillips. one Of the oldest and best
known residents Of this section, was
killed by being struck by the eight
o'clock northbound Delaware railroad
express train this morning.
Mr.. Phillips was 50 years old and an
active Republican. lie served In the
Levy Court at one time, and was re-
fired farmer.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
SALARY RAISE FOR
REV. Y. ~. BTCi,F ORD.

The official board Of North East Md
NJ. Z. Church. has voted an increase OF
$500 year in the salary OF the Rev. j..
II. Bickford, the pastor, making his
salary $1,000 a year. MIR. Bickford went
10 North East from New Castle.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
PLEDGE YOURSELF TO SAVE.
Sign your War Savings pledge Now!
You can pay at any time up TO
December 81.

Remember that National War Saw
ings Day is June 2s. Pledge yourself
on or before that day TO save TO the
utmost Of your ability and TO buy
War Savings Stamps that there may
be more money, labor and materials
TO back up those who fight and die
for you.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
GERMAN PATROLS
IN TOUL SECTOR
CUT DOWN AGAIN
BYSAMMIES FIRE
Huns Also RepulSed in At
tempt TO Recover Ground
at Merris Held by
the French
SEICHEPREY ADVANCE
By FOE Declared LIE
by The United Press

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON, June 2i.-German pa
trolls suffered considerable losses from
American machine gun fire I'm the re-
gion OF Chaieau-Thierry and in the
Woevrc yesterday, General Pershing's
communique said today.
"Patrolling has agsin been especially
active. Northwest OF Chateau Their,
and in theWoevre hostile patrols suffer
ed considerable losses In patrol encoun
iers and from our machine gun fire. Ar
tlllery fighting continues in these re
gions and in Lorraine"
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
By The United Press.

By The United Press
LONDON, June 2i.-successful Brit.
fish raids on the Pieardy front and re-
pulse of German local attempts in
Flanders were reported by Field Mar
shal Haig today;
During the night we captured a few
prisoners and machine guns, and in
ficted many casualties ON the enemy
In raids and patrol encounters at Ave
luy Wood, I'm the neighborhOod of Heb
uterne and BoyelleS, and on both banks
OF the Scarpe, the statement said.
Several hostile attempts TO recap
ture the ground gained by us yester-
day morning northwest of Merrls were
repulsed with loss TO the enemy.
"There Is nothing further 10 report"
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
TOnAY,s TEMpERATURE.
H'N NND TfOtS.

AZ THE EVENING JOURNAL Ofilce.
500 A. NJ. ......66 1901 p. NJ. ....76
1000 A. NJ. ..74 100 P. NJ. .....T
SIN AND TIDES
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
Bv The Unlted Press.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
LORRAINE, June 2l-There was un-
usually heavy artillery fighting north
OF TOul last night. the Germans throw
ing over 5000 shells.
BOehe artillery was also busy in
other Lorraine sectors, using large
quantities OF gas.
The German official report of a sue
cessful attack on Seicheprey is lie.
There was no raid The' only one the
Huns even attempted died a-bornin'.
BY The United Press.
PARIS, June 2i.-The French ad-
vanced slightly northwest Of Chateau
Thierry, the War ONCE announced to-
day.
"NOrth Of Faverolles and at HauteS-
vesneS, the French improved their po-
sitions and took 20 prisoners" the
communique said.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21
WEATHER

Fair and warmer tonight;
Saturday, showers with ris-
Ing temperature; moderate
southeast to south winds.
Tomorrow-Saturday
No Wheat Bread for Supper.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21

BY the United Press.
AMSTERDAM, June 2L-Premier von
seydler, addressing Austrian newsps-
per men, said Germany had agreed TO
send grain into Austria. and that some
was already enroute. according 20 ad-
vices received here today. Hungary Is
sending potatoes, he said.
Evening journal., 1918-06-21

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