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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
FOX MINER IS
 PROUD OF HIS
 EASTERN GIRLS

George Vickrey, the Fox mining man, is in receipt of a clipping from an eastern paper in which is ex- plotted the manner in which two of his nieces met the question of a shortage of farm labor. Mr. Vickrey is proud of his two relatives, and justly so, for it is seldom that two women undertake a task that ordi- narily would require small crew of men to accomplish. The clipping is as follows:
 With their brother in the army, their father incapacitated for hard labor through i'll health, and help impossible to get. Miss Cora Wick rey and her sister, Mrs. Clarence Madden, have become full fedged farmerettes.
 For six weeks, since their brother, Adelbert, enlisted, they have been doing practically all the work on a 200-acre farm, north of Princeton, blowing corn. putting up hay, and performing the various other tasks that men usually do on farm. While in the fields they wear denim shirts and overalls, which are much more convenient than the cumber- some skirts which, from the time of Eve, have been the distinctive feature of woman's dress.
 During the last week Miss Cora has been driving the hay rake while her sister has been blowing corn. Saturday Mrs. Madden, who came here from Minnesota to visit, but pitched in to work when the emer- gency arose, set up new record in that vicinity by blowing 51 rows 80 rods long, which is more than six acres.
 After their days work in the field is done these enterprising young American women find time to help their mother in the kitchen and also do Red Cross work, and on Sunday Miss Vickrey sings in the Metho- dist church at Princeton. Both girls declare they enjoy the work, and although they work hard, they man. age in some mysterious way to pre- serve their fair complexions and graceful lines. They are daughters of Calvin Vickrey and are both pretty and cultured"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
WRISTLETS OR HELMETS WILL
 NOT BE MADE

The new sock yarn that has been received by the Woman's Bureau is too light in color for either helmets or wristlets and the knitting super visors throughout the chapter should not issue it for that purpose. It is suitable for socks only. Soldiers would not be permitted to wear wristlets or helmets of its color.
 A few of the branches have ship ped muslin bandages to headquar- ters during the summer. The North western division has not been allot- ted the making of muslin bandages. The chapters throughout the division are asked to discontinue making them. Even in Seattle storage room is a problem, and anything not need ed by the division for immediate use occupies space needed for more necessary articles.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
GRAVEL STREET
 AIDS TRAFFIC..
 ALL MAY HELP

With the approaching rainy weath CT in view and as an aid in the haul ing of lumber, Roy Rutherford yes terday put three men and d team to work graveling Front street between the Cosmopolitan hotel and the brew cry building. Much gravel has been deposited on the thoroughfare, and when it is crushed down that section of town will be dry when the rains turn the streets to mud. Today the same crew will be busy graveling the stretch of road along the water front and the mill.
 A movement is being put on foot for all those who have considerable hauling to do to go in together and give a like treatment to all the main arteries of traffic, which, when wet weather comes, will afford good roads to the business men and de- livery rigs instead of mass of mud.
 Among the other places that are being considered for graveling is the short piece Of street between the Garden Island end of the bridge and the depot. This place is very much cut up and on the slightest fall of rain becomes mud hole. As nearly every vehicle in town uses this street, the move to gravel it may become a general one, all team and auto owners sharing in the expense, which, when divided among so many, will be nominal
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
DEMENTED MAN
 IS IN CUSTODY

Yesterday morning George Nissen, the rancher, was taken into custody on suspicion of being mentally disar. ranged. He was taken to the fed eral jail for safe keeping and later a warrant was served on hin. Dur ing tho afternoon he was taken to the detention hospital, where he will be confined until his condition is ascertained.
 Nissen attracted attention to him. self by going into a hardware store on Front street and grabbing a rife. Running out on the street he con- menced brandishing the weapon and acting in manner that created some alarm among those in his vicinity. Fortunately he had no ammunition for the rife, otherwise someone would probably have received serious i'm jury.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02

LONDON Aug. 26-The allied forces in eastern Si bera have attacked the Boshevk forces in the face of terrific artillery fire and have completely routed them
 As the Japanese troops completed the conce1 raon of their first units on the Ussay river front and Engenueuka attack made. The marine forces led the way and supported with heavily armed cars they went through the artillery fire of the Bohevik and came the machine gunners with comparative They were aided by the Czechs, British and French
 The Vladivostok dispatches report the above the first real engagement at the front It is all import ant being the first real conflict and easily by the a lied forces, paves the way for great walk to the allied forces by number of the doubtful citizens of Russia rapid advance by the Czecho Slovaks being looked for.
 TANKS FIGHT IN SIBERIA
 VLADIVOSTOK, Aug 26.-The American soldiers are actively engaged in the fighting the eastern front Their first engagement the result of carrying out program for establishing order throughout eastern Siberia
 Aided by the Japanese the American soldiers and defeated band of 400 Chinese bandits The Chinese well armed with modern rifles and machine guns which either captured furnished by the enemy The Chi nese had picked position which gave them great advan age but fell before the superior fighting tactics of the allied forces
 It is estimated that there are fully 10000 refugees at Eladivostok who have fled from the Boshevi country for the great part they being cared for by Red Cros
 BOI,SHEVIKI LEAVE PETROGRAD
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 2o.-The department of state has been advised that nearly all of the Boshevik lead CTS have left Petrograd well Moscow the result of the recent demonstrations against the Bos1evi The los ing leaders taking refuge wherever possible It ported that Lee board of the warshps and that Trozy aboard the emperors yacht Trotzky is reported attempting get Kronstad but that the sailors would not let him because many of them Czechs and the mander ill sympathy with the Czechs.
 The power of the Boshevk is reported as rapidly wan ing and the of the allies is gaining in popularity that hopes of active eastern front again greatly in evidence
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
HERRING NOW ON
 BOUNDING MAIN

In yesterdays mail was received a hurried letter from George Herring in which it was stated that he had been awakened at midnight and in structed to report ready to go on board a naval vessel at 4:30 in the morning. He was given an hour in which to make his adieus and during that time the letter was written. What his destination Is he could not state, as no other information was given outside his orders.
 Herring also stated that he met Bill Young, formerly with the A. B. c. Young is also in the radio branch of the service. and Is in training at the naval school.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
WAR WIDOW IS GRATEFUL FOR
 AID EXTENDED

During the Christmas drive for the Fatherless Children of France the people of Richardson, Alaska, subscribed enough to support an or phan for one $36.5O-and the amount was sent in the name of Commissioner A. J. Griffin. In the mail last evening letter was re- ceived from MT. Griffin enclosing a translation of one sent by the mother of the little boy, which is selfex- planatory:
 "Chambon sur Voueize, the 26 June, 1918.
 "Monsieur:
 From the Bureau of the American Society for the Relief of French War Orphans I have received letter in forming me that you have adopted my child, and will send the help every three months. 1 thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity.
 France will never forget the inn mense service rendered to us by the United States during this war. Your Soldiers fight for the defense of our land and you send us food and mu- nitions, and with your eXtl eme deli cacy you aid the Widow who has lost her support. and help raise her chill dren. Our young children understand already, and later will know that all this help comes from the other side of the water.
 Perhaps you would like to know who you are aiding: am d woman who works by the day; my husband was farmer. 32 years old, and was killed in 1914; we live in little village in the Department of Grouse, in the middle of France, between Lamoice and MOntlucon.
 My child joins me in thanks to you once more, and we send to you a thousand kind wishes.
 Enclosed is a photo of little Louis taken one year ago. He is now seven years old.
 "I am sending also a postal card showing Chambon sur Voueize
 MADAME GEvE. BOURDELAT,
 "Chambon sur Voueize,
 "Creuse."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
KEYS BOYS ARE
 SOMEWHERE IN
 FRANCE TODAY

In the mail last evening was re- ceived letter from George and Ralph Keys, who for many months were in training at Kelly Aviation Fcld, Texas. The letter, which fol- lows, states their safe arrival on foreign soil:
 '2d Co. Kelly Field Aviation
 "J. A. R. D.
 American EXpeditionary Forces MT and Mrs. J. Harmon Caskey. Dear friends:
 Hello from across the seas, and We are fine and had splendid trip Of us were sick, nor did We sight U-boat on the whole trip. Ralph and I are still together and hope to be always.
 Everything is so dfreernt here smaller locomotives and cars; noth- ing like in United States.
 The people think lots of the Tanks We are welcomed every where.
 We are not allowed to write much, but when I learn how to write I will tell you more, so will close now with best to you both. Yours,
 GEORGE l.. KEYS"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
CHATANikA MATRON TO
 VISIT AT LOS ANGELES

On the outgoing stage this morning will be Mrs. Sam Weiss of Chata- nika, who is going Outside to Los Angeles to make an extended visit among friends and relatives. Mrs. Weiss has resided at the creek town for a number of years and has been one of the moving spirits in the war work being done there. She will leave a host of friends in Alaska. all of whom sincerely regret her departure.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
NATION WIDE PROHIBITION
 MEASURE VERY PROBABLE

= WASHINGTON, D. C.. Aug 26.-In all probability the nation wide prohibition bill which has long been pending will be passed before the end of another week. The bill calls for bone dry prohibition for the entire take effect July l. l918 and continuing for least the dura
 ton of the war; by which time is believed that the amend men to the constitution will be passed by the requisite Der of states and will go into effect.
 The President is reported being opposed the bill, and he will sign if passed by both houses The lead of both the senate and the house report that they the passage of the bill within two weeks
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
PURDY IS WAITING FOR
 HIS UNIFORM IN EAST

Writing to friend in Fairbanks, E. H. Purdy, formerly stenographer in the Bureau of Mines station here, states that he arrived at Washing ton. D. C., in good condition and was waiting to be given some kind of uniform before proceeding fur ther. He left Fairbanks with the intention of joining the marines, and from the tone of his card he was successful. He extends the kindest of regards to his friends.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02

service, arrived last night on the Panama. He engaged passage at Tolovana, having left the gas boat there, as he was in a hurry to ar rive home,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02

In todays attacks the British took the towns of Moncy lepreuz Guemappe and Jancourt about five miles to the southeast of Arras Farther the south they captured the of Mory and progressing southeast of there they ad vanced miles four-me front, that they practically to the east of Bapaume.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
GAS BOAT TOO SLOW;
 CAME BACK ON PANAMA

R. J. Sommers. who went to Fort Gibbon few days ago to be ex- amined as to his fitness for entering
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02

Sillicus-Palms are symbolic of vic- tory. Cynicus-Is that the reason girl uses them as decorations at her wedding?
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02


 PARIS, Aug. 26.-The British reported as having captured 10000 prisoners since August 2 Huge train loads of prisoners being daily from the front the prison camps.
 The quantities of guns and supplies have not yet been counted accurately but preliminary estimates place the fig very high and many will be surprised by the totals when they given
 BRITISH GAIN DESPITE HEAVY RAIN LONDON, Aug 26.-The British attacked today in the Scape river the of Arras and making good progress against of the best fighters of the Ger To the southeast of Mory and to the of Croi stiles the situation of the British has been progressing de- spite the heavy rains which have been hnderng operations Bapaume was unohcially and probably falsely reported that they gradually encirclng Bapaume. To the northeast and about and half miles distant from Ba paume they have captured Favreuil
 The British lines astride the Somme river have been advancing and nearing Marcourt which about four miles to the northeast of the town of Bray
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

A group of men were discussing the war situation. There were senators, army officers and newspapermen, a very small gathering, but views were being interchanged. The senators con- plained about the lack of interest throughout the country in the war and asserted that the people did not yet realize that this country was actually engaged in the greatest struggle in the history of the world. Another re- marked that it would probably take a great disaster to the American troops in order to arouse the people to the war conditions.
 Then spoke one of the army officers, and it was real treat to hear him talk. 'There is not going to be any great disaster to the American army in France" said this man, and he was one who had been over there and knew the situation. we will have fierce fighting and there will be many cas- ualties," he continued. but that is in- evitable in big war. But the Ameri- can troops are going to give a good account of themselves. They are not going to allow the Germans to break through. If the German generals are figuring upon the sectors occupied by the American troops as points of weak ness which will give them the oppor- tunity to break the long allied line, they are going to be very much mis- taken and surprised. It is true that our troops are not as numerous as they should be and that they have not been equipped with everything that they should have, but there will be enough first-elass fighting men, all well equipped, to handle that part of the line to which they are assigned and to
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
HAD KEEN EYE TO BUSINESS
Good Reason Why Young Man Did Not Desire House as Gift From His
 Father-in-LaW

John D. Rockefeller, Jr., at the !. NJ. c. A. camp in New Jersey, where he has been doing volunteer war work, told story about mean young man.
 This mean young man," he said, married a girl of wealthy parentage, and the young couple began their we'd ded life in q house belonging to the brides father.
 Not long ago, while we were dis cussing market conditions together, l asked the young man if it was true that his father-in-law had made him a present of the house he lived in.
 "Tt's very generous thing, if SO? l added.
 "'Wen, it ain't so,' said the young man. That is. it ain't exactly so. He offered me the house, but l wouldn't accept it.
 "Why not? said I.
 "He winked solemnly.
 "'The house is sure to be willed to me when my father-in-law dies he said, and meanwhile I'm living in it rent free, while the old man pays the taxes"
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
CONGRESS CANNOT OVERLOOK FACT THAT THIS IS lMPOR-
 TANT CAMPAIGN YEAR.
VIEWS ON CRITICISM DIFFER
One Group Sure 1t Is Only Way to Get Mistakes Remedied and Another As serts It Will Give Aid and Comfort to the Enemy.
By ARTHUR w. DUNN.

Washingt0n.-Politi debates have been brewing for a long time, in fact ever since the present session of con gross began. Political discussion has been almost inevitable in a campaign year and this is very important cam paign year from the standpoint of those who desire to control the next national administration. For nearly half a century the victory of a politi- cal party in the congressional cam paign foreshadOWS the success of the party in the ensuing presidential com paign. Only once since the Civil war has there been an exception, and that was in 1876, Even at this date, how ever, it is hard to convince the Demo- crats that they did not elect Tilden in 1876.
 Consequently both parties regard the coming congressional campaign which is now in process of incubation as one of great political significance, and it naturally follows that there must be political discussion in congress in session while the campaign is un- der way During the session last sum- mer, commonly called the war session. political debate was avoided and only occasionally were political speeches made. In this congress political de- bate has been started and there is likely to be a great deal of it notwith- standing the desire of the people that there shall be no partisanship in the conduct of the war.
 When politics becomes a part of the war discussion it naturally follows that there will be vigorous criticisms of the management of the war. And yet it is known that such criticisms were launched at the British and sev- eral governments were overturned without any reference to the effect upon the political parties of England. But the English system of government Is so different from ours that no par allel can be drawn. They have had no political campaign in sight, the result of which may mean the control of the government after the next presiden- tial election.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
DON'T BE FOOLISH

and buy an imitation, get the original VACHER-BALM.
 It is better than any of the substt- ute "Balms" for quickly relieving Coughs, Colds, Group, and all kinds of hurts and soreness.
 The many limitations are proof that 1t is an unusually good thing.
 The price is only 25c per Jar or Tube. Surely it is worth that to get rid of a Cough or Cold, or your child's Group. If your druggist will not supply you and we have no agent in your To- cality, write for the agency.
 Every family needs vacher-Balm, and we supply samples Free, to start the demand. E. W. VACHER, Inc, New Orleans, La. Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

There is a difference of opinion as to whether or not criticism will weaken the war work. Those who have be- come critics, especially in congress, as- sert with great deal of Nsistence that criticism of various features of war preparation and the manner in which the war work is being conduct ed will be beneficial in the end. They claim that only when mistakes are publicly pointed out will remedies be applied. Moreover, they assert that incompetent men in positions of impor tance will not be removed and others selected unless their mistakes and faults are brought to notice in such public way as to insure a demand for a change.
 Those who deplore criticism insist that 1t can do no good and will do much harm; that it will give aid to the Germans and dishearten the allies by showing that this country is not united ly behind the administration in the great war Whatever may be the claims of the critics and those who would avoid critical discussion, the ball has now been opened and it is quite likely that from this time for ward both houses of congress will in- dulge in political debates and that criticism of the conduct of the war will naturally become a part of such discussions.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
Fiery Red PinnIes-

A hot bath with Cutieura Soap followed by an application of Cuticura Oint- ment to distressing eczemas, etc., proves their wonderful properties For free samples address "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston" At druggists and by mail. Soap 9, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
Vermont Freak of Nature.

E. D. Leonard of Clarendon, Vt, is exhibiting freak of nature in a clus. ter of ears of corn numbering about twenty. While all are small and only partly developed, the kernels on each are ripe and of normal size. The clus- ter resembles a bunch of small ba- nanas. All the ears grew from a sin. gle stalk.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
Sir Robert WaIpoIe.

Flowery oratory he despised. He ascribed to the interested views of themselves or their relatives the dec larations of pretended patriots, of whom he said "All these men have their price. .e-AIemoirs of Walpole.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
That Ancient Feeling.

Blobbs-.I feel like the oldest man in the world" Slobbs-"What are you talking about? You are not a day over thirty" Blobbs-"Yes but I've just been listening to a boy of sixteen tell about things he used to do when he was a kid"
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l OF. Bay Rum, small box of Barbo Compound, and H oz. of glycerine. Any druggist can put this up or you can mix it at home at very little cost. Full directions for mak- ing and use come in each box of Barbo Compound. It will gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
 and glossy. It will not color the scalp, is not sticky or greasy, and does not rub of. Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
Thounht up in a Hurry.

Little Carl, aged three and one-half years, came out of the pantry with a little jelly on his face. His mother, noticing the jelly, asked how it had gotten there.
 Don't know" he answered. Tt must have felled on by mistake"
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
SlipperY Retort.

The messenger boy was red-headed. cheeky and dilatory.
 "C'mon! C'mon :" said the elevator man in the chamber of commerce as he started to close the door.
 Don't get icy" said the boy. as he wiggled into the car. Don't get icy or I'll slide on yuh. Express.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful head of hair. If yours is streaked with gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re. store it to its former beauty and Jus. ter by using La Creole" Hair Dress. ing. Price S100.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
THAT GRIM WHITE SPECTRE.

Pneumonia, follows on the heels of a neglected cough or cold. Delay no longer. Take Mansfield's Cough Bal sam. Price 50e and $1.00.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

Bad Colds, Pneumonia, and Group may be prevented by using Yacher- Balm in time. Everyone should keep 1t in the house.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
A Carbon Remover.

Acetol, liquid applied by injection through the spark plug opening, is be- ing used for quickly removing car bon from the cylinders of gasoline en- zines.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
Warned Off.

Wifey-I hear reports of German measles being in the neighborhood
 Hubby-Sdck out our American flag.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
The Idea.

Mabel insisted that her fiance should cut off his mustache."
 What a barber-ous decree n'
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the original little liver pills put up 40 years ago. They regulate liver and bowels. Ad.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

It's good not to be too sensitive. If you are, you're bound to get all that's comin' to you, an then some.-Julie Lippmann.